Greater Lansing Edition - March 2023 Welcome to our March Food & Nutrition 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 » Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation Advanced Osteopathic Health provides several specialized intravenous (IV) therapy and oxidative therapies. Photoluminescence, also known as ultraviolet blood irradiation Read More » Spring Into Wellness with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Elemental Acupuncture Traditional Chinese Medicine was started by Annie Haas, MSTOM, Dipl.Ac, in 2020. She has a vision and a passion for creating a beautiful Read More » Bliss Opens Second Location Bliss Salon Spa and Boutique has opened a second location at 4790 Hagadorn Road, in East Lansing, at the Hannah Plaza. Read More » Every Day is Special at Edgewood Edgewood Cannabis & Lounge, the unique marijuana retail store in Lansing, has specials every day of the week. They carry only licensed, Michigan-grown cannabis, tested at state-approved Read More » Ideal Wellness Michigan Office is Closing Moxifit is a weight-loss program that is lifestyle-focused, based on individual needs. Ideal Wellness will permanently close their office at 4131 Okemos Road, Suite 11, in Okemos, on March 4. Read More » Stop Smoking or Lose Weight with Hypnosis According to Certified Consulting Hypnotist Willow Richmond, owner of Integrations Holistic Therapies, “Hypnosis is as normal as daydreaming or focusing your mind to the point of tuning Read More » A Place to Heal and Become Empowered LotusVoice Integrative Therapies offers relaxation/deep tissue massage, table Thai massage, 10-step Craniosacral Therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, oncology massage Read More » Help Wanted at Rooted Counseling Rooted Counseling is hiring a rockstar human being to take on the full-time role of client care and operations coordinator. 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 » Too Close to Home Ever since I could remember, whenever anyone would ask me what college I wanted to go to, I always said Michigan State University. Read More » Blackened Salmon Tacos A salmon and plant-based dish from the Multiple Sclerosis Diet Plan and Cookbook. Read More » Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice A delicious plant-based recipe for healthy kidneys. Excerpted from Multiple Sclerosis Diet Plan and Cookbook. Read More » Crackdown on Musical Bows Made from Rare Wood For centuries, brazilwood (Paubrasilia echinata) has been used to make the finest bows for classical stringed instruments due to its unmatched ability to project sound. Read More » Eco-Friendly Water Heating When it comes time to replace the water heater, homeowners have an opportunity to save money and significantly lower their carbon footprint by choosing more efficient appliances. Read More » Finding Hope in Action: Saving Earth and Water with Small Steps Everything we do for the environment has an impact on the Earth and our water. There are many positive examples of our personal impact on our vanishing resources including improvements to the ozone layer and policies to reduce plastics. Read More » First Honeybee Vaccine Approved According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) more than 100 U.S. crops depend on pollination by honeybees and other insects. Read More » Human-Grade Dog Foods Lead to Less Poop Although human-grade foods for pets are commercially available, little research has been done on their health impacts. Read More » Injured Whale Makes Long Journey At the end of 2022, an extraordinary whale named Moon made the 3,100-mile journey from British Columbia to Hawaii with a broken back. Read More » Loving Our Kidneys: Edible Allies, Integrative Treatments and Lifestyle Tips The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in seven adults are diagnosed annually with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Managing CKD requires a multilevel approach, including lifestyle and diet changes. Read More » Nations Agree to Protect Biodiversity Scientists have warned for years that as forests and grasslands are disappearing at unprecedented rates and oceans are pressured by pollution, humans are pushing Earth beyond tenable limits. Read More » Natural Remedies for Pets: Seven Non-Toxic Treatments for Common Ailments Natural remedies and healing therapies are not just for humans, they also help pets overcome illness and maintain optimal health. Read More » PLANT-BASED RESOURCES Documentary Films, Websites and Cookbooks to help you on your plant-based lifestyle. Read More » Supplements That Help the Heart A new study conducted by researchers at Brown University has identified certain supplements that may be beneficial for heart health. Read More » Sweet Lullaby: Better Sleep for Children Between 15 and 25 percent of kids have trouble falling and staying asleep. Common causes include stress, increased screen time, and less physical activity. Read More » Terry Wahls on Managing Autoimmune Disease With Lifestyle Interventions Terry Wahls, M.D., has used her personal battle with multiple sclerosis as a platform to research ways to help others. Read More » The Cellular Magic of Compassion According to sources cited by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, neurotransmitters stimulated by compassion have a stronger influence on health and longevity than exercise and other positive lifestyle factors. Read More » Thriving With Multiple Sclerosis: How to Reduce Inflammation and Promote Neuroregeneration Thanks to advances in lifestyle-related research, people with multiple sclerosis (MS) can slow or reverse disease progression. Read More » Veggies for the Win: Five Reasons to Choose a Plant-Based Lifestyle Plant-based eating is about proportionately choosing more foods from plant sources. The benefits of making this dietary shift include disease prevention, clean eating, anti-inflammatory properties, environmental sustainability, and improvements in mental and emotional health. Read More » Walnuts to Relieve Exam Stress Stressed college students might benefit by adding walnuts to their diet before their next exam. Read More » Wooden Wind Turbines Wind turbines provide one of the cleanest sources of energy; the power they produce is free, helping us reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Read More » Work Harder and Smarter: Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training A High-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout consists of a series of short bursts of intense activity interspersed with periods of rest or low-intensity movement called “active recovery”. Read More » Gut Microbiome May Influence Obesity A new study may shed light on why some people gain more weight than others regardless of diet and activity levels. Read More » Two Practices Merge Services Christopher Alvarado, DO, of Advanced Internal Medicine & Jamieson Total Health Care, has combined practices with Thomas Jamieson, DO, at 2720 Pleasant Grove Road, in Lansing. Read More » Put Sugar in its Place Helena Miller, RRT, a Nutrition Response Testing practitioner and master clinician, will present a seminar, Lick The Sugar Habit, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., March 9, at the Gilead Healing Center. Read More » Massage Therapists in Great Demand Health & Harmony Massage & Wellness Center, offering convenient, affordable and effective massage therapy, is looking for two or three licensed massage Read More » Couples Breathwork with JoJo Campos Breathwork detox facilitator, reiki master and intuitive healer JoJo Campos is conducting couples breathwork in Lansing. She says, “There are many types of breathwork. Read More » Becoming Our Best Selves Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Ayurvedic practitioner Rachel Redmond will provide an online masterclass, From Exhausted to Your Best Self, for mothers and working professionals Read More » Valentine's Day Massage Remedi Spa Wellness is offering a special, 75-minute Raspberry Marshmallow Melt Massage ($120) for Valentine’s Day. It includes full body hot stone massage with coconut oil Read More » Winter Women’s Retreat Return to LOVE ~ A Women’s WELLness Retreat, will take place from 2 p.m. February 10 through noon on February 12, at Crystal Lodgings, in Thompsonville. Read More » Maxson Relocates Healing Center The Center of the Healing Arts has moved to 2380 Science Parkway, Suite 108 (with Chrysalis Enrichment Center), in Okemos. Owner Lena Maxson helps patients overcome chronic Read More » Eyes Wide Open Conference The second annual Eyes Wide Open, The Truth is Here conference, hosted by The Embassy of Life Mastery (ELM), will be held March 10 through 12 at the Soaring Eagle Conference Center Read More » Aerial Yoga Teacher Training Yoga Connect MI, formerly Lansing Hot Yoga and Haslett Hot Yoga, is offering Yoga Alliance-accredited, 30-hour Prerana Aerial Yoga teacher training from February 17 to 19 and 24 to 26. Read More » Explore, Grow, Heal and Learn at The Embassy of Life Mastery The nonprofit Embassy of Life Mastery (ELM), in Mt. Pleasant, was created in 2019 to educate the public about self-growth, sustainability, community building and planetary change. Read More » Opal Wong Embodies Permanent Learning Opal Wong, MS Ed., operates the AHA Center for Awakening Healthy Awareness, working with children and adults suffering from severe pain. 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 » In-Print Food & Nutrition Issue