Traverse City Edition - May 2022 Welcome to our May 2022 Issue. Printed copy now available at your local stands. Ann Arbor Edition - May 2022 Welcome to our May 2022 Issue. Printed copy now available at your local stands. Read More » Detroit / Wayne Edition - May 2022 Welcome to our May 2022 Issue. Printed copy now available at your local stands. Read More » Traverse City Edition - May 2022 Welcome to our May 2022 Issue. Printed copy now available at your local stands. Read More » Good Oral Health Begins in Childhood Packard Family Dentistry, the office of Laith Alsamerai, DDS. and Teba Rashid, DDS, cares about kids. “Our team of pediatric dentists strives to make children of all ages feel at ease and Read More » Michigan’s Only Homeopathic Pharmacy Reopens to the Public Castle Remedies carries more that 1,000 remedies in potencies as low as 3x and as high as CM, as well as homeopathically prepared topicals, and can fill homeopathic prescriptions Read More » Reset Back to the Pace of Nature Mother Bear Sanctuary will hold a monthly mini-retreat from 10 a.m. to noon, May 21, featuring qigong, nature, gentle yoga, horse time and community. Read More » Enrollment Open for Fall Massage School Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine brings more than 25 years of national and international experience and dedication to the development of the holistic healing arts. Read More » Justice Delayed is Justice Denied TreeTown Cannabis is launching a new brand of cannabis-infused gummies, Sugarbush, and $1 of each unit sold will be donated to nonprofit Great Lakes Expungement Network Read More » Drumming for Ukraine Curtis Glatter, a local drummer and composer, is hosting a monthly community Drum and Dance Jam at the Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth at 7:30 p.m. Read More » Billboards Embracing Our Differences Nonprofit Embracing Our Differences SE uses the power of art and education to expand consciousness and open the heart to celebrate the diversity of the human family. Read More » Organic Plants for Sale Green Things Farm Collective and Feral Flora is having a Certified Organic Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 20. There will be a wide variety of vegetable, flower, herb and native plant Read More » Dr. Wilkinson Finds New Digs Holistic Healing and Chiropractic Center has moved to 283 South Zeeb Road, Suite M, in Ann Arbor. Dr. Sarah Wilkinson founded the center in 2012 Read More » Become a Dream Partner Jill Tyge, the “holistic gardener” and owner of Pura Vida Peace, LLC, is a mind, body, spirit coach, an Awakening Your Light Body meditation teacher and author. Read More » Achieve Health Naturally for Children Sue McCreadie, M.D., specializes in pediatric holistic medicine, treating brain health, digestive health, hormonal health, immune health, skin health and more. Read More » Don’t Mow this Month The city of Ann Arbor has unanimously passed the No Mow May initiative 2022, recognizing that bees and other pollinators are integral to pollination of plants Read More » KUDOS - First Bite Food First Bite owner Vivek Dalela is celebrating five years in business. He is passionate about offering the cleanest and the most flavorful food possible to all and says Read More » Good Things Come in Small Batches Allergy season is here, and because gut health is closely tied to the immune system, an imbalanced microbiome may make them more difficult. Read More » Interactive Vision Workshop and Vegan Lunch The Wayne County Community College Welcome Center will host a Let’s Create Your Vision Toolbox Workshop’ with Chichita Young, owner of Motif Naturals, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 14. Read More » Jaw Pain is Treatable with Chiropractic The Michigan Family Wellness Clinic provides the highest-quality chiropractic care and nutritional therapies. Read More » Volunteer at Belle Isle Conservatory New volunteer training for the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., May 14, at the Belle Isle Aquarium. Read More » Building a Positive Mindset Michelle Dawson will hold a book signing sponsored by AnJoy Productions, LLC, and Heart Full of Wellness, LLC, for Caterpillar Dreams to Butterfly Visions, an inspirational workbook Read More » Help Chef Bee Get Her Truck Sisters On A Roll Mobile Café & Catering and Chef Bee specializes in made-from-scratch soups and stews, salads with house-made dressings and vegan condiments, sauces and jams. Read More » Let the Children Sing The Detroit Children’s Choir (DCC), “Singing for a better Detroit since 2006,” will perform their Spring Concert 2022 live at 7 p.m., May 11, at the Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit. Read More » Every Brain Can Benefit from NeurOptimal The Evolution Empowerment Center is providing brain optimization with NeurOptimal. Founder and owner Nancy Jaafar, a psychologist, board-certified hypnotherapist, NLP/NET practitioner Read More » Lymphatic Pressotherapy Massage at Golden Aura Golden Aura Wellness Holistic Medspa offers pain therapy services, premium body detox services, v-steaming services and more. Read More » Reiki Healing Sessions in Plymouth Highest Healing Bodyworks has moved to 225 North Main Street, in Plymouth, a block from their previous location. Read More » May is Mental Health Awareness Month Innovative Therapeutic Solutions (ITS) is a clinical, health and social service company that has provided counseling, therapy, in-home case management services and in-home care Read More » KUDOS - Karl Wellness Center and Chiropractic Clinic Jacob H. Karl, DC, is the newest member of the Karl Wellness Center and Chiropractic Clinic. The son of Dr. William H. Karl, he has been watching and learning since childhood. Read More » Northern Michigan’s Only Himalayan Salt Spa Now Offers NovaLash Urban Oasis Salt Spa now offers NovaLash, the world’s healthiest lash brand. Owners David and Carol Saxton, owners since 2017, say, “NovaLash has set the industry standard for eyelash Read More » Try Bubble Tea at Spice and Tea Merchants 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. Read More » Art Walk Returns to Downtown Streets The Downtown Traverse City Association (DTCA) Spring Art Walk will take place from 4 to 7 p.m., May 6, to bring attention back to the local arts community. Read More » Revitalize Mind, Body and Spirit with the Luxury Spa Treatments Eternal Wellness Medical Spa is a professional spa and beauty clinic restorative self-care in a comfortable and familiar environment. Read More » Kinesio Taping Works Wonders Carley Fardell, DC, owner of Grand Traverse Community Chiropractic, believes that having a balanced and well-aligned spine and nervous system is the key to optimal health Read More » Babies Are Only Born Once Northern Glow Midwifery provides home birth, community-based birth and family-centered midwifery care, home birth and postpartum care with licensed midwife Kristen Shook Read More » Emotion Code Energy Healing Effects All Levels Soul Expression offers massage, Craniosacral and reiki healing modalities that assist in significant ways to enhance overall health and well-being. Read More » Good Mental Health Begins in Childhood Trisha Short, MA, LPC, IMH-E (III) is a clinical mental health counselor and early childhood specialist offering counseling and coaching services to people of all ages. She says, “My Read More » Bulkamid Decreases Stress-Related Urinary Leakage Dr. William E. Nowak, of Women’s Health Pavilion, specializes in gynecologic disorders. His practice is devoted to minimally invasive-surgery procedures that have the benefit of shorter Read More » An Ancient Staple of Health Goes Mainstream May 21 is International Tea Day. The popularity of tea in the U.S. is growing rapidly, and the environmental and health benefits of tea production and consumption are greater than those Read More » Darkfield Microscopy May Identify Potential Health Problems Darkfield microscopy, also known as live blood cell analysis, involves the study of blood as it was when circulating in the body and allows observation of the condition of its relationship Read More » Dr. Lucky Specializes in YOU Lucky Flow Acupuncture focuses on results. They specifically tailor treatments to their patient’s needs and health history so they can get back to doing more of what they love. Read More » Reiki Can Be Life-Changing Sherry Maroon is a certified reiki master/teacher, certified life coach and owner of Rise Anew, LLC. She believes reiki can be life-changing and says, “It was when I began my personal journey Read More » Sports-Related Concussions on the Rise Sports-related concussions are on the rise among high school athletes. One in four has suffered from a concussion according to an article in U.S. News. Many athletes want to return to play Read More » Dr. Stephen Dahmer on A Vision for the Future of Health Care Medical doctors gathered recently in Minneapolis to discuss the use of plants – particularly cannabis—in their practice. One presenter talked about a system of “plant-based synergistic Read More » To Feel Nurtured is to Feel Loved In honor of Mother’s Day, we celebrate the nurturing qualities that a mother’s love gives by dedicating our May editorial to empowering all women. Read More » Avoid Living Near a Fracking Facility Those living within one kilometer of one of the country’s 100,000 hydraulic fracturing (fracking) facilities face a higher risk of heart problems, cancer and respiratory disease. Read More » Deep Talking: Deepening the Dialogue When the going gets tough in a blended family, an Oprah Winfrey-endorsed dialogue technique known as Imago Therapy can help transform animosity into harmony. Read More » DIY Salt Scrub with Himalayan Salt and Essential Oils A sea salt scrub is an easy and inexpensive way to maintain a glowing complexion. Here is a recipe using Himalayan salt that can combine various essential oils. Read More » Easy Container Gardening: How to Grow Edibles in Pots and Planters Growing vegetables, flowers and herbs in pots can be cost-effective, inspiring and tailored for any urban balcony or country patio. Read More » Eat Prunes and Anti-Inflammatory Food to Reduce Bone Loss and Fragility Research has found that prunes can help counter the bone loss linked to fragility in postmenopausal women. Read More » Fending Off Fibroids: Natural Approaches Offer Relief Natural treatments that can minimize symptoms of fibroids and for some, ward off the need for invasive surgery. Read More » Healthy Breakfast Salad Start the day out right with this filling breakfast salad recipe, loaded with veggies, eggs and bacon. Read More » Intermittent Fasting Basics: How to Improve Health by Eating Less Often By strategically fasting for hours to days, we can eat a wide range of healthy foods while improving our metabolic health, cholesterol markers and insulin levels. Read More » Jeffrey Bland on Rejuvenating Our Immune System Known worldwide as the founder of functional medicine, Jeffrey Bland's latest project is Big Bold Health, a company designed to transform the way people think about the immune system. Read More » Mediterranean Chicken Farro Bowls This healthy, flavorful recipe for Mediterranean Chicken Farro Bowls is packed with protein to keep us satisfied for hours. Read More » Methane Emissions Grossly Underreported A recent report found that methane leak emissions from the oil, gas and coal industries are 70 percent higher than official government estimates globally. Read More » More Bad News for Bumblebees A study indicates that streptomycin, an antibiotic sprayed on orchard crops to combat bacterial diseases, slows the cognition of bumblebees and reduces their foraging efficiency. Read More » Mothering the World Tending to what we love can yield great things, but we must not forget our own needs. Read More » Pharmaceutical Pollution is Out of Control A new study has determined that pharmaceutical drugs polluting the world’s rivers pose “a global threat to environmental and human health.” Read More » Pot Gardening Tips from the Pros Advice from experts on growing vegetables, fruits and other plants in containers including types of pots and fertilizers to use, best times to plant and more. Read More » Resilient Mothering: How Moms Are Forging Ahead in a Changing World How mothers are adapting to life as a parent, employee, partner and friend, while still finding time to practice self-care during the pandemic. Read More » Saving Birds from Cats: Simple Strategies to Protect Feathered Friends Domestic felines are the number one human-caused threat to birds in the U.S., but new studies suggest ways to let a cat enjoy the outdoors without endangering winged species. Read More » Self-Care for Stressed-Out Moms Here are some practical ways busy moms can incorporate their overall wellness into a daily routine. Read More » Staying Hydrated: It’s Not Just About Drinking Water Maintaining proper hydration is one of the most important measures we can take to benefit our health. Read More » Strategies to Stave Off Fibroids Experts weigh in on holistic methods for preventing fibroids. Read More » Take Vitamin D to Protect from Autoimmune Disorders and COVID-19 Severity Vitamin D can significantly reduce the risk of incurring autoimmune disorders (AD) and may also protect against COVID-19 severity. Read More » The Blended Family: Tips for Creating a Successful Stepfamily Therapists and blended-family veterans offer advice for healthy relationships in stepfamilies. Read More » Trouble in Solar Paradise Pahrump, Nevada residents are upset that San Francisco-based Candela Renewables wants to build a large-scale solar field across approximately 2,300 acres. Read More » Try Tai Chi to Boost Neurological Health Tai chi has been shown to improve balance, reduce falls and enhance the quality of life for people with neurological challenges such as strokes, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Read More » Western Megadrought Surge Continues A megadrought is a dry spell that lasts for more than 20 years, and the Southwestern U.S. endured the worst occurrence since at least 800 A.D. in the period from 2000 to 2021. Read More » Wind Energy Goes Airborne The use of huge, specialized kites at an altitude of up to a half-mile, where wind currents are the strongest, are helping to harness wind energy. Read More » In-Print womens health Womens Wellness Healthy Grand Traverse Region May 2022 May 2022 Grand Traverse Region