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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »