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 »

Protect the Brain with WAVi at Northern Lights Chiropractic

Dr. Ramona Pleva, owner of Northern Lights Chiropractic, says, “Head injuries can put a big damper on any sports season. Read More »

Grand Traverse Salad Company for Sale

The owners of Grand Traverse Salad Company are retiring and putting the business up for sale as a turnkey operation with a loyal customer base. Read More »

The Grow Store Changes Hands

Family-owned and -operated business The Grow Store, in Traverse City, has been acquired by GrowGeneration Corp., the largest chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden Read More »

Common Good Bakery Expands with Second Store

Common Good Bakery has opened a second location at 1115 East Eighth Street (231-421-1303), in Traverse City, in addition to the original location at 537 West Fourteenth Street Read More »

Snow Days at Delamar

Delamar Traverse City, the full-service, upscale resort featuring richly appointed guestrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking beautiful views of Grand Traverse Bay Read More »

Lakes and Grapes Opens New Store

Clothing and lifestyle retailer Lakes and Grapes has opened a new store at 326 East Front Street, in downtown Traverse City, sharing the space with Compass Rose Outpost. Read More »

Local Environmentalist Authors New Book

Traverse City author Dave Dempsey has helped shape conservation and Great Lakes policy for 30 years and has written or co-authored six conservation books. Read More »

Recycle and Save

Once Upon a Child buys gently used kids’ clothing, shoes, toys and baby gear. They pay cash and sell top name brands at up to 70 percent off retail prices. Read More »

New Garden Spa to Open

The Garden Spa is opening soon at 2322 U.S. Highway 31, across from East Grand Traverse Bay. Cultivator Charity Kenney says, “I’m excited to offer a new evolution of wellness Read More »

KUDOS - Architectural Digest

Architectural Digest magazine recently named Traverse City one of the country’s top choices for main streets. In the article, “The 39 Most Beautiful Main Streets Across America 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 »

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 »

Personal Coaching in High Demand

Personal transformation coach Samantha Gutowski, owner of Be Here Now Baby, will conduct a donation-based Traverse City Women’s Circle at Nature retreat center at 6 p.m. Read More »

A New Approach to Pain Relief

Whole Health Traverse City is now offering Trigenics, an effective, drug-free, non-surgical solution to pain and decreased range of motion. It “resets” the nerves within muscles Read More »

Make Bagels From Scratch

Oryana Community Co-op, Northern Michigan’s largest and most trusted source for organic and healthy foods, will conduct a workshop, Learn to Make Bagels From Scratch Read More »

Traverse City Restaurant Week

Traverse City Restaurant Week will take place from 9 a.m., February 26, to 9 p.m., March 4. From restaurants and breweries to shopping and galleries, there is something for everyone. Read More »

Coloring Has Therapeutic Benefits

The East Bay Branch Library will host an Adult Coloring Night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. Participants can relax and unwind with an evening of coloring Read More »

Ladies Night Wood Sign Workshop

Recently opened in December 2022 at 1326 West South Airport Road, in the Cherryland Center, Board & Brush Creative Traverse City offers a wide variety of hands-on, private Read More »

Learn to Scuba Dive

Scuba North will conduct a Learn to Dive pool course from 5 to 9 p.m., March 3, and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., March 4, at the Central YMCA/Easling Pool after first meeting at the store. Read More »

A Very Special Valentine Dinner

The Cook’s House, a petite, chef-owned destination for sustainable fare, is offering their annual five-course Valentine’s Day celebration paired with Mawby sparkling wines Read More »

Bohmey Beauty Now at Warehouse MRKT

Bohmey Beauty, a small, woman-owned store with locations in Adrian and Ann Arbor, has opened a new Traverse City location at 144 Hall Street, in Warehouse MRKT Read More »

Protecting Families from Hazardous Radiation

Good Waves EMF Investigator began after founder Rachel Cara had been asked to measure radio frequency levels at various people's homes. After having been affected by wireless radiation Read More »

The EMF Hazards Summit 2023: Electromagnetic Radiation Protection Event

The EMF Hazards Summit 2023 is a chance to learn everything there is to know about EMF radiation and get access to proven solutions for protecting our health and that of our loved ones. Read More »

Vacations and Events Infused with Cannabis

Torch Cannabis Co, a 100 percent woman-owned company, makes whole-plant cannabis oil with customized formulations to help with sleep, weight loss, anxiety relief and more. Read More »

Chiropractic for Pregnancy

Prenatal chiropractic care is a form of alternative medicine that focuses on the alignment of the spine and pelvis in pregnant women. It is believed that misalignments in these areas 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 »

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 »

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 »