Ann Arbor Edition - February 2023 Welcome to our Heart-Centered Living Issue. Printed copy now available at your local stands. Kitchen Reflections Ahhh… March. The beginning of this month brings a sigh of relief with the knowledge that winter is behind us and spring is just around the corner. Read More » Release Emotional Blocks and Resolve Past Trauma Brad May, Ph.D., a licensed therapist for four decades who has taught at 11 universities from coast-to-coast, uses Emotional Complex Clearing to get accurate information Read More » Co-Op Hot Food Bar is Back The People’s Food Co-op is the only full-service downtown grocery store in Ann Arbor. Marketing/Outreach Coordinator Troy Clarke says, “We brought back our self-serve hot Read More » Keeping the Feet Happy The Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine Director Mary Light is giving a 30-minute foot rejuvenation demonstration and talk to learn the basics Read More » Deeply Discounted Electric Bikes Human Electric Hybrids has opened a new showroom at 320 Miller, in Ann Arbor, as well as having an inventory reduction sale at their previous 410 North 4th Avenue (Kerrytown Market) location. Read More » Glatter Hosts Esoteric Music Show Curtis Glatter, a veteran Detroit electronic musician, will host the 11th biannual Health and Wellness Drum and Dance Jam on April 1. Read More » Every Family Has a Constellation Patricia Yiu, a certified life coach, a Family Constellations facilitator, spiritual guide, channeler and intuitive, helps spiritual women and lightworkers activate more confidence Read More » Registration Open for Big House 5K Race The University of Michigan Athletic Department will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Big House 5K run at 8 a.m., April 16, at Michigan Stadium. Read More » Irish President and UN Commissioner on Climate Change The University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability and the Center for Sustainable Systems will present Climate Justice: Hope, Resilience & the Fight Read More » Ann Arbor Art Center Fundraiser Alex Milshteyn Real Estate Associates, in partnership with Ann Arbor Distilling Company, will stage the A2AC Social, a new, four-part, immersive night-out and fundraiser Read More » Real Indian Food at Ypsi Co-Op Earthen Jar, a small, family-owned restaurant that serves delicious Indian food, is also the only kosher restaurant in Ann Arbor. Their packaged meals are now available at the Ypsilanti Co-Op Read More » KUDOS - EHM Senior Solutions EHM Senior Solutions reopened the Dottie Crim Adult Day and Education Center on January 24 at 101 Brecon Drive, in Saline, which temporarily closed in 2020 because of the COVID-19 Read More » Healing Through Connecting Constellation Healing Arts owner Michaelene Ruhl, Psy.D., believes there is healing through connecting and creating a loving, compassionate, safe and sacred place for people Read More » Heart-Centered Living February is filled with sweet reminders of love in its many forms such as Valentine’s Day, and the affection we feel for special people in our lives are at the forefront. Read More » Concordia University Master’s Degree in Natural Product Sciences The Concordia University School of Pharmacy has a new online master’s degree program in natural product sciences designed to give students the knowledge and skills Read More » Micronutrient and Food Sensitivity Testing Ann Hughes, M.D., owner of Dr. Hughes’s Holistic Wellness Center, provides integrative medicine and family medicine. She says, “With our micronutrient and food sensitivity testing Read More » Tennis Elbow, Anyone? Dr. Robert Krasnick, owner of Krasnick Regenerative Medicine (KRM), is a pain management doctor who has dedicated the past 24 years to the practice of regenerative medicine Read More » Winter Spa Day Packages K.West is offering winter spa day packages. Classic Combo: Facial and Nails, $238 for 165 minutes ($312 value), includes custom laurel phytofacial; signature pedicure Read More » Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Online Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness will present an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) class that meets for two-and-a-half hours per week online from February 4 Read More » Managing Anxiety Naturally Dr. Samm Pryce, ND, a naturopathic concierge Physician and owner of Balanced Integration, provides Naturopathic Primary Care. She states, “If anxiety appears to be robbing Read More » Monthly Cannabis Parties at Bloom City Bloom City Club will hold monthly Bloom Moon Parties starting February 6, for the Snow Moon. Highlights include limited quantity swag bags, vendor visits Read More » Work for a Sustainable Future Nonprofit Recycle Ann Arbor (RAA), a nationally acclaimed nonprofit credited with creating Michigan’s first curbside recycling program in 1978, is hiring additional staff to add Read More » Professional Coaching Can Provide Personal Insight Gary Merel has opened a life coaching practice, Lean Into Your Life, at 220 Collingwood Street, Suite 240, in Ann Arbor. Merel is an effective catalyst that will help unravel life’s dilemmas Read More » Teas from China, India, Japan and Taiwan The U.S. has always been thought of as an agricultural mecca. But when it comes to tea, they leave a lot to be desired. Although the U.S. doesn’t grow tea, tea consumption Read More » Improving Heart Health: Lifestyle Metrics That Can Help Prevent Heart Disease Diet and exercise are often cited for preventing cardiovascular disease, but a deeper dive shows that other factors such as sleep, stress management and proper screenings are just as important. Read More » Alarming Decline of the Hawksbill Turtle Dispersed throughout the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans, the hawksbill sea turtle helps maintain high coral cover on reefs by removing invasive prey. Read More » A New Chapter: Nexus for Consciousness, Healing and Hope Last December, KnoWEwell acquired Natural Awakenings; together, they are set to be the solution for consciousness, healing and hope. Read More » Baby Steps to Living Greener: Tips for Lowering Toxins in the Home Reducing the threat of toxin exposures in the home can be accomplished with a little insight, planning and budgeting. Read More » Bruce Cryer on His Love Affair with the Heart The 40-year wellness leader and Renaissance man, Bruce Cryer, shares his dedication to heart-centered practices to maximize physical, mental and emotional health. Read More » Cioppino (Italian Seafood Stew) A delicious Italian seafood based heart-healthy meal packed with vegetables from The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up. Read More » Deciphering Egg Carton Labels There are many egg choices in the grocery store with different labels—cage-free, free range, pasture-raised, organic. Here is what these terms mean. Read More » Finding Hydrogen in Oil Wells Climate change has spurred researchers and companies to develop fuels with zero carbon emissions. Read More » Frittata with Spinach, Mushrooms and Cheese A heart-healthy and mostly plant based vegetarian breakfast option from The Mediterranean Method. Read More » Heart-Healthy Kids: Setting a Course for Cardiovascular Wellness Heart-healthy diets for kids can establish a healthful baseline and set them on a path to lifelong wellness and longevity; their middle-aged selves will be thankful. Read More » Herbal Toothpaste Deemed Safe and Effective Toothpaste containing certain plant-derived extracts was found to be effective in the prevention or treatment of gingivitis and early-stage periodontitis, according to a study published in Dentistry Journal. Read More » KnoWEwell and Natural Awakenings Join Forces KnoWEwell, P.B.C., the Regenerative Whole Health benefits and services company, acquired Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation in December, 2022. Read More » Love in the Present Moment: Mindfulness for Couples Consider the gift of mindfulness this Valentine’s Day and every day to expand and strengthen your intimate relationships. Read More » Mental Health Benefits of Breastfeeding Add maternal mental health benefits to the well-documented physical advantages that breastfeeding offers to moms and their infants. Read More » Mindful Tips for Deeper Sexual Intimacy Couples get too familiar with each other over time, and the wonder and curiosity leave the bedroom. To deepen the sexual experience, couples can use these tools. Read More » Musings of the Heart As a holistic healer for almost fifty years who practice in home, Dr. John Diamond said he wanted to try to make his home a hearth, where the life energy, the heart flame, the flame of love and life of the sufferer may be rekindled to blaze anew. Read More » Nourish the Heart: Foods that Promote Cardiac Healing These five food groups don't just prevent heart disease and help shrink artery plaque, they also nourish and heal the heart. Read More » One Step Closer to Fusion Power The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced the achievement of fusion ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Read More » Put On a Happy Face According to a new study led by Stanford University and published in Nature Human Behaviour, positioning our facial muscles into a smile can actually cause us to feel happier. Read More » Ratatouille This fragrant side dish from southern France is packed with nutrients. It goes well with chicken or fish, and especially a soufflé. Read More » Reforestation is More than Planting Trees The United Nations designated 2021 to 2030 the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration to prevent, halt and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on every continent and in every ocean. Read More » Rhythms of the Heart: Improving Mood With Vagus Nerve Toning Toning the vagus nerve with meditation, breathing techniques or the use of technology is important to reduce stress and anxiety and improve mood. Read More » Sharks Win! In a groundbreaking decision, world governments have awarded increased protections to 54 species of sharks at the 19th Conference of the Parties of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Read More » Turning Vegetable Waste into Plastic The World Economic Forum estimates that about 400 million tons of plastic waste are produced globally each year and that 98 percent of single-use plastic products are made from fossil fuels. Read More » Weighted Blanket for Better Sleep Weighted blankets may be a non-drug option to help ease conditions like insomnia and anxiety by allowing the body to release more melatonin (a hormone that promotes sleep) at bedtime. Read More » Whole Foods for Dogs and Cats: Human-Grade Meals for Our Furry Best Friends Feeding pets whole food, whether purchased or made at home, is a great way to help them stay healthy and happy. Read More » Zinc for Colds and Flu A study published in BMJ Open evaluated the use of zinc for the prevention or treatment of acute viral respiratory tract infections (RTI) in adults. Read More » Flowers are Becoming Important Local Cash Crop As concerns about the environmental and health impacts of conventional agriculture have gone mainstream, the local food movement has seen thousands of local farms spring up across the country to meet demand for ecologically grown meats and vegetables. Read More » In-Print