Natural Awakenings Southeast Michigan - November 2019

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A Natural Solution to Sleep Apnea

According to a National Institutes of Health study, most people believe that sleep apnea is caused by a sagging soft palate or by some other obstructive tissue in the throat. Read More »

Foot Reflexology Can Help With Sleep

In today’s stressful world, restful sleep is a precious commodity. World events, work deadlines, late-night screen time and general modern stress can all contribute to wide-awake nights and fitful sleep. Read More »

Rockin’ for the Hungry

Food Gatherers, Ann Arbor’s 107one, and Kroger are hosting Rockin’, Washtenaw County’s largest food and fund drive from December 3 through 8 to raise 1 million meals for our hungry neighbors. Read More »

The Mission of a Holistic Health Educator

A holistic health educator is someone that helps people to become conscious of their direct connection with the creation to recover their natural state of being, function and purpose for being. Read More »

Declutter and Make Extra Cash

It is possible to turn a love for antiques and collectibles into an enjoyable and lucrative business by renting a booth at the Chelsea Antiques Mall. Read More »

More Locally Sourced Food Options

Fresh Forage has adopted a new menu concept with a revamped dine-in experience in addition to online ordering. Read More »

Get Involved in Local Government

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is looking for citizens to volunteer for a slate of positions on boards, committees and commissions, and will make the appointments on November 20. Read More »

Compassionate Teens Win Humane Youth Awards

The Humane Society of Huron Valley’s (HSHV) second annual Humane Youth Awards gala fundraiser will take place at the Compassionate Feast, 6 to 10 p.m., November 1, at the Michigan League Ballroom, featuring the host of Animal Planet’s My Cat from Hell, Jackson Galaxy. Read More »

Affordable Student Clinic Reopens

The student intern clinic at the Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, has re-organized and is open for service to the community by appointment. Read More »

Natural Awakenings Ann Arbor - November 2019

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Liberian Aid Fundraiser

The nonprofit North Rosedale Park Civic Association is sponsoring a charity Dinner for Learning: Loving Arms for Liberia from 5 to 8 p.m., November 24, to build a learning resource center to aid the citizens of the East African country. Read More »

Ode to the Automobile

The CutTime Simfonica will perform Model-T Magic from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., November 13, at the Henry Ford Estate. Read More »

Masquerade Ball Benefits Urban Moms

The inaugural Charity Masquerade Gala and Award Ceremony for the Youth Community Agency with Metro Detroit volunteers, business owners and sponsors, will take place from 4 to 8 p.m., November 10, at the Eastern Market. Read More »

Second Chance to See Landmark Exhibition

The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) Impressionist-era exhibition features 44 works by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters like Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and more. Read More »

Finding Spirit, Treasures and Connection

Evenstar’s Chalice has many altars and many of the treasures that help people construct their own altars. Read More »

Dearborn Practitioner Blackburn Relocates

Sacred sexual healer and transformational guide Leslie Blackburn is opening a new temple and community space in Ann Arbor. Read More »

VegMichigan Thanksgiving Fundraiser

VegMichigan has been laying the groundwork to expand its outreach efforts, and a number of foundations are seeing the value of their programs. Read More »

Become an Accredited Natural Healer

Naturopathic Institute of Therapies and Education (NITE) offers programs taught by highly qualified faculty for those interested in a career as a natural health practitioner, holistic doula or massage therapist. Read More »

Detroit Waldorf School Winter Faire

Detroit Waldorf School will host their annual Winter Faire from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., December 7, in Indian Village, to celebrate the holiday season with activities, food and educational experiences. Read More »

Kudos - SolarYpsi

The National Solar Tour of Homes, created by the American Solar Energy Society, was held on October 7. Read More »

Gratitude and Grace

There’s a lot to be thankful for in our November issue. Foodie April Thompson brings joy to the season’s table with her take on “Zenful Eating: Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude.” Read More »

Prepare for the Holidays in Kerrytown

Kerrytown KindleFest will take place from 4 to 10 p.m., December 6, at the Ann Arbor Farmers’ Market and the surrounding area, coinciding with the annual Midnight Madness throughout the business districts of Ann Arbor. Read More »

Take a Trip to Wonderland

The Wonderland Ball fundraiser, hosted by The Renaissance Project from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., November 16, at Bobcat Bonnie's, in Ypsilanti, will donate 100 percent of ticket sales to the Center Stage Scholarship Fund. Read More »

Abandoned Crops: Economics Drive Farm Food Losses

According to a new study, about one-third of edible produce remains unharvested in the fields, where it rots and gets plowed under. Read More »

Antiques Rising: Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture

Add character to your home and practice sustainability by repurposing, upcycling or restoring old antique furniture items in an eco-friendly way. Read More »

Chasing ZZZZZs: How to Put Insomnia to Rest

Natural, holistic approaches such as acupuncture, massage, diet, exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy, meditation and CBD can help to foster quality sleep without undesirable side effects. Read More »

Click and Sweat: Virtual Workouts Change the Game

Between health and workout apps, online classes and electronic devices calculating distance and monitoring bodily functions, virtual fitness offers many personal exercise experiences. Read More »

Dance to Improve Quality of Life With Dementia

Older people with dementia have responded to simple dance movement lessons with visible humor and imagination and reported a higher quality of life after six sessions. Read More »

Eat Organic to Shed Insecticides

Switching to organics has quick payoffs, reducing agrochemicals in the body by 94 percent within a month. Read More »

Golden Rules: Moms Launch Eco-Friendly Certification

A nonprofit has launched Moms Across America Gold Standard, a multi-tiered verification program for food, beverages and supplements that creates a simple, trustworthy resource for consumers. Read More »

Healing Hazard: Health Care Sector Impacts Climate

A study claims that if the global health care sector were a country, it would be the fifth-largest greenhouse gas emitter on the planet. Read More »

Help Avoid Skin Cancer With Vitamin A

Researchers found that people with diets rich in vitamin A had a significantly reduced risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) skin cancer. Read More »

Hot Habits: Phoenix Shifts to a Cooler Night Mode

In Phoenix, one of the hottest and fastest-warming cities in the U.S. with heat waves and triple-digit days, work and play are shifting into the cooler hours at dawn and dusk. Read More »

Jaws of Life: California Bans Fur Trapping

California has enacted a ban on fur trapping for animal pelts, making it the first state to outlaw a centuries-old livelihood. Read More »

Kenneth Davis on Learning From the Last Global Plague

In his book, More Deadly than War: The Hidden History of the Spanish Flu and the First World War, Kenneth Davis describes the epidemic that killed millions and warns of a potential relapse. Read More »

Kids With Gratitude: Making Thankfulness Second Nature

Research shows kids that are grateful are happier, more studious, and less depressed, materialistic and prone to violence. Here are 3 ways to teach and instill gratefulness in children. Read More »

Kool-Kats: Candy Wrappers Reimagined as Origami

KitKat chocolate bars from Nestlé's Japan confectionery branch will soon be wrapped in paper instead of plastic, with instructions for how to fashion it into the iconic origami crane. Read More »

License to Plant: Gun Control in India Goes Green

In a northern India district, regulators require that applicants for gun licenses, in addition to normal background checks, must plant 10 trees and submit selfies as photographic evidence. Read More »

Methane Matters: Fracking Linked to Global Warming

As methane concentrations increase in the atmosphere, evidence points to shale oil and gas as the probable source, but the EPA has taken steps to stop regulating it. Read More »

Pass Up Sugary Drinks for a Strong Liver

Drinking sugar-sweetened drinks can increase the risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by 40 percent. Read More »

Polar Alert: Alaskan Sea Ice Melting Faster

Sea ice along northern Alaska disappeared far earlier than normal this spring, alarming coastal residents that rely on wildlife and fish. Read More »

Say No to the Third Cup of Joe to Avoid Migraines

Study finds that drinking three or more servings of caffeinated beverages a day raises the odds of a headache that day or the next. Read More »

Species Setback: EPA Weakens Protective Regulations

As the Endangered Species Act is being weaken, critics fear more oil and gas drilling will be allowed on land that is currently habitat-protected, impacting the climate crisis. Read More »

Sustainable Skiing: Eco-Practices Grow on Winter Slopes

From mountain peaks to base lodges, discover how many alpine ski resorts are working to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. Read More »

Take Hibiscus to Fight Breast Cancer

A hibiscus flower extract selectively kills off triple-negative breast cancer cells, one of the most difficult to treat types. Read More »

The Happy Thyroid: Seven Ways to Keep It Humming

Expert recommendations for simple and effective natural, holistic strategies that can optimize thyroid function and avoid potential health setbacks. Read More »

Try Acupuncture for Pain-Free Sleep

Patients suffering from chronic-pain find that acupuncture treatments were significantly better than drugs at helping them sleep. Read More »

Urban Chickens: Coming Home to Roost

How backyard chickens make fascinating, low-maintenance pets, with fresh, organic eggs produced close to home being just one of the benefits. Read More »

Zenful Eating: Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude

How to cook more mindfully, enjoy meals more fully and eat in better balance, plus healthy recipes for Buddha Bowls and Hearty Moroccan Soup. Read More »