Traverse City Edition - April 2024 Welcome to our April 2024 Issue. Printed copies are now available at your local stands. Embracing Eco-Travel: A Journey to Wellness Escape the mundane and explore the beauty of nature with our Eco-Travel issue, connecting with the environment in a meaningful way that supports local communities and preserves natural habitats. Read More » A Holistic Approach to Health Care: Find it at Big Beautiful Life Wellness Center Dr. Jena Hullman is a holistic doctor and entrepreneur who has dedicated her life to helping people achieve optimal health and wellness. Her journey into the world of chiropractic and functional medicine began at the age of 8, when she knew that she wanted to become a doctor. Read More » Balancing Glucose for Mental Clarity and Energy Elevated blood sugar levels pose risks for diabetics and contribute to inflammation, weight gain, fatigue, and increased susceptibility to conditions like cardiovascular disease. Read More » Earth Day Sound Bath and Heart Coherence Meditation Celebrate Mother Earth with a heart focused group meditation and sound bath from 1 to 2 p.m. on April 21, 2024, at New Moon Yoga Collaborative. HeartMath techniques will be practiced which can create coherence in the body, mind and spirit. Read More » Gluten-Free Pita Bread Class at Grand Traverse Commons Table Health will host a Gluten-Free Pita Bread Class from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on April 11, 2024. The class will be led by experts in gluten-free cooking and will teach participants how to make delicious pita bread that is free from gluten, dairy, soy, eggs and nuts. Read More » Groundbreaking Dr. Joe Dispenza Event Hosted by Kennith Scott in Traverse City Dr. Joe Dispenza's, Change Your Mind...Create New Results event can help attendees that are seeking to think differently, create new results, and tackle some of today’s biggest business challenges Read More » Providence Organic Farm Market and Café: A Haven for Health and Happiness Providence Organic Farm Market & Café is a place of serenity and sustenance. This unique establishment is not just a farm and market, but also a “farm-to-table” café and natural foods store, providing a one-of-a-kind experience for its patrons. Read More » Tea 101 and Tea Wellness Group Class and Workshop in Leelanau County Light of Day Organic Farm and Tea Shop, a USDA Certified Organic & Demeter Biodynamic Tea Farm, is excited to announce their upcoming Tea 101 & Tea Wellness Group Class and Workshop at 10:30 a.m. on May 18, 2024. Read More » Turn Your Kitchen Scraps into Bountiful Plants The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park will present an upcoming workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m., April 22, 2024, on plant propagation with an emphasis on turning kitchen scraps into thriving plants for your home garden. Read More » Sustainable Travel: Wanderlust With the Earth in Mind Travel enriches us culturally & socially. Yet, in eco-critical times, it's crucial to minimize our environmental impact. Every traveler can contribute positively to both Earth & local communities. Read More » Farm Vacations: American Agritourism Grows in Post-Pandemic Times Long a staple of European travel, agritourism is growing in popularity in the US, as concrete-weary urbanites seek out a taste of country living and a way to support small-scale farms. Read More » Ashley Walsh: From Personal Health Crisis to Organic Farming Ashley Walsh, founder of Pocono Organics, one of the largest Regenerative Organic Certified vegetable farms in North America, emphasizes regenerative organic farming's impact on nutrition and the environment. Read More » From Organic to Grass-Fed to Regenerative: Finding the Best Farming Practices Understanding terms like grass-fed, organic, and regenerative empowers consumers to make informed choices aligned with their values and priorities for healthier eating and sustainable agriculture. Read More » Organic Egg Frittata Savor the superior taste and nutrition of organic eggs, supporting regenerative farming practices with every delicious bite. Read More » Organic Chicken Bone Broth This slow-cooker recipe fills the home with delightful aromas, offering a nutrient-dense broth. Using organic chicken supports sustainable farming practices and animal welfare. Read More » Grass-Fed Beef Liver Liver is a nutrient powerhouse. Opt for grass-fed beef liver from regenerative farms. Read More » Connecting to Sentient Earth Each April, Mother Nature spills blossoms from her apron as songbirds trill and prepare for the next generation. Our planet is alive on levels beyond our senses or scientific instruments. Read More » A Look at Single-Use Plastics: Understanding the Challenges and Solutions Single-use plastics are marketed as disposable, however most are not being recycled, so they languish indefinitely in landfills or pollute our waterways in the form of microplastics. Read More » Get Fit and Get Outside: How to Prepare for Outdoor Treks Hitting the trails offers something for everyone, whether it’s hiking for the day or backpacking and roughing it overnight in remote areas. Read More » Relief for Parkinson’s Patients: How Traditional and Complementary Interventions Can Help Parkinson’s affects nearly 1 million Americans, causing gradual dopamine loss. Exercise, sleep and even intimacy with a partner can all be managed well once dopamine levels are brought up. Read More » Exploring Beyond the Classroom: Nurturing Healthy Minds Through Travel Travel helps children see the world from a broader perspective and become more interested in other cultures because of their travel experiences. Read More » Taking Pets on Family Trips: Holistic Tips for Stress-Free Traveling Travel can stress pets, causing anxiety symptoms like barking, pacing, and aggression. Understanding their perspective and providing comfort during journeys fosters a harmonious bond. Read More » County Declares Loneliness a Public Health Crisis San Mateo County, near San Francisco, declares loneliness a public health crisis, future efforts may include infrastructure investments, social media campaigns, and mental health funding. Read More » Treating Anxiety With Mindfulness A JAMA Psychiatry study shows mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is an effective treatment option for anxiety disorders, which holds promise for managing anxiety symptoms. Read More » New Way to Diagnose Autism Yale scientists linked two neurodevelopmental abnormalities to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) which could aid diagnosis and identify potential treatments. Read More » 10 Takeaways From World Economic Forum The World Economic Forum met in Davos, Switzerland. The meeting focused on the importance and driving principals of trust. Read More » Sea of Methane Endangers Planet Research in Svalbard unveils vast methane reserves. Thawing permafrost could unleash it, triggering warming feedback loops. Read More » In Vitro Fertilization May Save Nearly Extinct Rhino Scientists at the BioRescue project have announced a breakthrough in embryo transfer that could save the northern white rhinoceros from extinction. Read More » Hearing a Solar Eclipse Millions will witness a total solar eclipse from Texas to Maine on April 8. Harvard's LightSound lets visually impaired people experience it through sound. Read More » Heal Our World Checklist Our current practices are depleting Earth's resources faster than they can replenish. It takes 1.5 years to renew what we use annually, signaling an unsustainable trajectory for the planet's future. Read More » In-Print