Greater Lansing Edition - April 2023 Welcome to our Sustainable Living Issue. Printed copy now available at your local stands. Create, Nurture and Transform As we welcome vibrant spring blooms and take in the bright, warm sun this month, we pay tribute to women and acknowledge their imperative place in nurturing our lives. Read More » Spruce Up for Spring at Horrocks Horrocks Farm Market, a family-owned and operated local business serving the Lansing area for more than 60 years, sells fresh produce, gourmet coffee Read More » Compassionate Callings: Naturopathic Institute of Therapies and Education Interest in alternative medicine and natural approaches to health have been on the rise in recent years, and since the COVID-19 pandemic, investment Read More » Share the Beauty of Native Plants The Harris Nature Center (HNC) will conduct a Spring Native Plants Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 6, including Michigan native shrubs Read More » Give Mom the Gift of Massage Licensed Massage Therapist Julianne Daher, owner of the Holistic Therapy, Massage and Bodywork Artist Studio, offers therapeutic massage Read More » Enjoy East Lansing Art Festival The 2023 East Lansing Art Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 20, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 21, at Albert Avenue/Division Read More » Terracotta Group Acupuncture At Terracotta Acupuncture, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Elizabeth Marazita provides private and community acupuncture Read More » Kudos to Kelley Tesseris East Lansing certified functional medicine health coach Kelley Tesseris is committed to helping her clients live happy, fulfilled and balanced lives by accomplishing Read More » Gardening Improves Well-Being Gardening helps lower stress, improves our attention span, makes us feel more peaceful and content, provides exercise, reduces depression and increases vitamin D via sun exposure. Read More » Mysterious Symptoms on the Rise Many people are experiencing undiagnosed symptoms like skin itching/burning, often with red skin, while some have new respiratory issues. Read More » A Story of Survival Meniere Symposium Burcon Chiropractic Research Institute is celebrating 20 years of research and treatment of one-sided neurological disorders at an informative symposium hosted by Read More » Zero Waste Guide We might not realize it, but, before the rise of plastic production in the mid-20th century, many people naturally followed a zero-waste approach to waste management. Read More » Honoring the Earth Happy Earth month, dear readers! Spring is unfolding, and we’re witnessing nature transforming itself into an exquisite, yet untamed beauty, inspiring a sense of excitement Read More » Energy Security at a Fair and Affordable Price The ownership of Chelsea Plank Flooring, a Michigan-based hardwood flooring manufacturer, has recently embarked on a new venture they have named Great Lakes Applied Power. Read More » Women’s Wellness Series in May This May, join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for any of five women’s wellness events entitled Overcoming Stress: How to Balance It All. Each Tuesday at 8 p.m. Read More » Harton House Reopening April 7 Harton House and Farms will reopen April 7 after making repairs due to vandalism at the greenhouse. They grow all their plants in state-certified organic soil. Read More » Acupuncture Therapy at Solara Wellness Solara Wellness offers acupuncture as a non-verbal form of therapy. They specialize in treating the root cause of women’s health conditions, infertility, migraine headaches, chronic pain Read More » Start a Juice Cleanse for Better Health at Juice Nation Juice Nation, with locations in Lansing, East Lansing and Okemos, is offering a juice cleanse. A one-day cleanse ($57) includes six juices; a three-day cleanse ($175) includes 18 juices Read More » Enjoy Walk-In Pet Care at Soldan’s Soldan’s Pet Supplies and VIP Petcare will conduct VIP Pet Clinics from 1 to 2:30 p.m., April 1, 15 and 29, at their South Lansing location, and from 10 to 11:30 a.m., April 1 and 29, at Read More » Unique Cranial-Facial Balancing Therapy at Williamston Wellness Williamston Wellness Chiro Spa is now offering Cranial-Facial Balancing with owner Simone Ranes, DC. This technique will increase circulation to the head and improve the physical Read More » Getting to the Root of Chronic Anxiety with Emotional Complex Clearing We could certainly argue that anxiety is simply part of the normal human experience. For instance, we have a presentation at work and there’s a lot at stake. Read More » A New Dawn on the Farm Front: Stepping Away From Industrialized Agriculture The COVID-19 pandemic uncovered weaknesses in the food supply system, such as supply chain vulnerabilities, and altered human behavior as more people started cooking at home and exploring healthier lifestyle choices. Read More » De-Stress With Sauerkraut A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry has shown that eating more fermented foods and fiber daily for just four weeks significantly lowered perceived stress levels. Read More » Exercise for the Brain Researchers in the UK compared the effect that different types of daily movement had on overall cognition, memory and executive function. Read More » Gas Stove Pollution Goes Unnoticed A new study published in Environmental Science & Technology finds that gas stoves frequently leak dangerous pollutants into the kitchen. Read More » Insect-inspired Drones Build Structures Two London-based roboticists, Mirko Kovac and Robert Stuart-Smith, have developed new technology that mimics the way bees work together to build a structure. Read More » Invasive Wild Hogs Pose Numerous Threats There are approximately 6 million non-native, feral pigs in the United States that are destroying crops, native animals and pose risks of giving diseases to humans. Read More » Jeff Moyer on Farming for Human and Planetary Health Jeff Moyer is CEO of Rodale Institute, which champions regenerative organic agriculture through scientific research, farmer-support programs and consumer education. Read More » Kid-Approved Autism Diets: Strategies to Optimize Nutrition and Acceptance For parents of children with autism, learning to manage this condition requires a multidimensional approach, including consideration of food and nutrition. Read More » Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Batteries A Swedish battery manufacturer, Northvolt, in partnership with Stora Enso, one of the largest private forest owners in the world, has developed a battery for electric vehicles. Read More » Muscular Maintenance 101: How to Repair Muscles After Exercise In any fitness regimen, rest and muscle recovery are just as important as strength training or cardio workouts. Here are a few scientifically proven approaches that promote tissue repair. Read More » Outdoor Safety for Pets: Helpful Tips to Navigate Hazards With diligence, protecting our furry best friends can become second nature as we safely enjoy the great outdoors together with our pets. Read More » Pomegranate May Offer Skin and Gut Benefits Pomegranate fruit has been widely used in traditional medicine, and a new, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine looked at the effects of taking pomegranate extract for a period of four weeks on different aspects of skin and gut health. Read More » Possible Links Between Veggie Diets and Depression Plant-based diets have been associated with several health benefits, but not much is known about their effects on mental health. Read More » Rebuilding Coral Reefs With Sound Rapid ocean warming and other effects caused by climate change have stressed and degraded corals around the globe, and scientists have been studying ways to rebuild, manage and conserve these vital ecosystems. Read More » Screening Children for Anxiety A common mental health condition in the U.S., anxiety disorder involves excessive fear or worry that manifests as emotional and physical symptoms. Read More » Sushi Bites Try this nutritious and delicious recipe from this month's Conscious Eating section! Read More » Sustainable Eating: Tips to Shrink Your Foodprint To get a fuller picture of our food-related environmental impacts, we need to take into consideration the many variables associated with the production, transportation and consumption of food. Read More » Sustainable Grocery Shopping There are many ways to be environmentally responsible when shopping for food. Here are a few tips to reduce your food foot print. Read More » The Earth as Muse: Inspiration Meets Conservation The Earth is both our mother and our muse, sustaining our lives and blessing us with beauty when we make time to notice her perpetual creative forces. Read More » The Winds of Change: Young Activists Pursue Climate Justice and Green Living Born in the mid-to-late 1990s up to the early 2010s, Generation Z environmental activists agree that urgent action is needed to achieve climate justice, and they’re willing to do what it takes to get results. Read More » Toxic Overload: How to Clean Our Water, Food and Indoor Air While our bodies are not designed to handle the accumulation of industrial chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceutics and radiation that seep into our personal space, we can take measures to reduce the assault and protect our health. Read More » Unwrapped Egg Roll Noodles Try this nutritious and delicious recipe from this month's Conscious Eating section! Read More » 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 » 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 Sustainable Living Issue