Lansing Edition - August 2023 Welcome to our Back to School Issue. Printed copy now available at your local stands. The Beljanski Integrative Cancer Conference GENERAL LOGISTICS AT A GLANCE 1. Conference Program & Exhibitor Timeline FRIDAY THE 13TH - 12:00PM – 4:00PM Set up of Exhibitor Area Eastern Time Read More » Help for Burnt-Out Teachers Candice Currie, owner of Optimize You: Massage Therapy & Lifestyle Coaching, says, “Teachers are an important part of our community, and they deserve to not have Read More » Treating the Whole Person Cherry Blossom Natural Wellness, the office of Dr. Janelle Mackowiak, uses a combination of naturopathic and functional medicine to encourage total wellness Read More » Eastside Summer Fest Returns The third annual Eastside Summer Fest, put on by the Lansing Eastside Neighborhood Organization and KCS Angels, Inc., is a family-friendly celebration of community Read More » Farmers Markets at the Capitol The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) Farmers Markets at the Capitol provides a marketplace to showcase Michigan food and agricultural products Read More » South Lansing Wellness Weekend The Ourspace (517) Health and Wellness Weekend on August 17, 18 and 19 works to increase access to resources, information, opportunities and services in the areas of health Read More » Regain Full Function with Physical Therapy At Premier Rehabilitation physical therapy clinic, orthopedic manual physical therapy (OMPT) is an advanced specialization of orthopedic pathology that takes physical therapy Read More » Michigan State University (MSU) Student Organic Farm The Farmers Advocating for Organic (FAFO) has awarded the Michigan State University (MSU) Student Organic Farm a $50,000 grant from the Organic Valley cooperative. Read More » The Urban Cup The Urban Cup is celebrating five years in Lansing, The sister to The Soup Spoon on Michigan Avenue is owned by Robert Flanders, Nick Gavrilides and Scott Abramouski. Read More » Dr. Chi Fingernail and Tongue Analysis Clinics and Seminar Dr. Chi is back for 4 days only! Dr. Chi Fingernail and Tongue Analysis Clinics and Seminar Dr. Chi will be hosting a free seminar on Fingernail and Tongue Analysis from 6 to 8 p.m. Read More » Rekindling Wonderment The kids are headed back to school, and because we all get ready to hit the mental reset button, our August issue is here to help—chock-full of great ideas to support a shift Read More » Relive the Age of Aquarius The Age of Aquarius, a fun musical adventure through the 1960s and 70s with music from Bob Dylan; Peter, Paul and Mary; The Beatles and the musical Hair, Read More » Acne Antidote: Topical and Dietary Roadmap for Healthy Skin Whether it’s a wedding day or job interview, nothing puts a damper on the moment like an outbreak of acne but natural treatments and lifestyle modifications can keep those breakouts at bay. Read More » Asian Glazed Chicken With Broccoli This recipe uses gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce for the glaze and rice flour instead of gluten-containing white flour to lightly coat the chicken, helping to keep the meat juicy and tender. Read More » Childhood Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities: Back-to-School Tips for All Ages It’s back-to-school season, and for students with food issues, meal planning is as important as lining up classroom supplies and extra-curricular schedules. Read More » Climate Victory Gardens Green America is encouraging and training people to plant “climate victory gardens” to restore soil health and draw down carbon as a way to help solve the climate crisis. Read More » Colon Cancer Rising Among Young Adults Colon cancer is on the rise in young adults, according to a report published in the journal Science. Read More » Controlling Indoor Air Pollution According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air pollution can be as high as, or even higher than, outdoor levels. Consider these measures to maintain a healthy, fresh-air environment inside the dwelling. Read More » Diet May Impact Risk of Miscarriage One in six pregnancies ends in miscarriage. While there are many known causes, including chromosomal problems and infections in the womb, nearly half of pregnancy losses remain unexplained. Read More » Eco-Friendly U: Sustainability on the Rise at U.S. Colleges The halls of higher education are adopting more sustainable practices as students and university stakeholders increasingly understand that their lifestyle choices and daily operations impact the planet. Read More » El Niño Is Here According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, El Niño and La Niña are the warm and cool phases of a climate pattern across the tropical Pacific. Read More » Group Fitness Glory: Tips to Maximize Results and Enjoyment Fitness classes offer a great way to jumpstart an exercise regimen, achieve fitness goals and exercising together in a group can transform a workout into a fun, motivating, socially fulfilling activity. Read More » Lifelong Learning: Benefits of Being the Forever Student It’s never too late to take an evening drawing class at the local high school, learn a language with the help of an app or get one-on-one tutoring from a piano instructor. Adults of any age can find benefits when they engage in what is termed “lifelong learning”. Read More » Maria Rodale: On Letting Nature Heal Itself In her latest work, Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden, Rodale leads readers through her relationship with the plants, animals and insects that inhabit her garden and shares the life lessons. Read More » Maximizing Lutein in Green Smoothies Research indicates that lutein is essential for eye health, suppresses inflammation and offers cardiovascular health benefits. Read More » New Species Found in Deep-Sea Mining Zone Biologists have discovered more than 5,000 new species of marine life in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), an untouched seabed in the Pacific Ocean spanning nearly 2 million square miles between Hawaii and Mexico. Read More » Power Walking Innovation Pavegen's sidewalks are made of tile-like triangular platforms. When someone steps on a tile, a flywheel is activated to spin extremely fast, generating power that is sent to and stored in a battery. Read More » Reducing Pain With Music Therapy After a single music therapy session, the patients reported clinically significant reductions in pain, anxiety and stress. Read More » Saving the Dead Sea The Dead Sea is one of the most unique bodies of water in the world. It is the lowest spot on Earth and home to rich, therapeutic minerals. Read More » Stepparenting Success: Creating a Healthy Blended Family Blended families are complex and often challenging. Fortunately, there are methods to knit a blended family into a strong and enduring tapestry. Read More » Tattoo Science and Concerns While tattoo artists must be licensed to operate for safety reasons, the inks used for tattoos are unregulated in the U.S. Read More » Turkey Burger Bento Box A fun lunch meal packed with protein, fruits and veggies. Read More » Vietnamese Spring Rolls To accommodate a family with differing dietary needs due to food allergies, sensitivities or intolerances, this dish is served family-style, allowing diners to assemble their own spring rolls, choosing from the ingredients that fit their food restrictions. Read More » Walking in Wonder Before life snagged us in its insidious net of obligations, our child selves discovered awe around every bend. We poked our noses into fluffy, new dandelions and saw faces in passing clouds. Read More » Watching Fish Swim: The Joys and Benefits of Aquariums There's something meditative about observing the movement of colorful fish among swaying aquatic plants while hearing the soothing sounds of water and can help bring calmness to our lives. Read More » Sample Lansing’s Best Cuisine The Best of Lansing festival features the best artists, retail shops, restaurants, influencers, changemakers and creators Read More » The People’s Kitchen on Wheels Set to Roll Four years ago, the People’s Kitchen, a creative brunch and dinner spot, opened a brick-and-mortar location in Lansing. Read More » Zen Den Salt Cave in Okemos Offers Soothing Relief Beyond A Dream, LLC, owned by Reverend Leeann Lilly, features a "Zen Den" with relaxing zero gravity lounge chairs. Read More » Yoga Plus Cats Equals Winning Formula The nonprofit Cat Connection cat/kitten rescue, serving the tri-county Southeast Michigan area, will host Rescue Cat Yoga from 6:15 to 8 p.m., July 22, at Court One Training Center. Read More » Get Right with the Gut Microbiome The Center for Integrative Wellness, the office of Dr. Nicholas Morgan, provides naturopathic and functional medicine health care to Lansing residents Read More » Sound Bath Meditations for One Betty Gauthier, owner of Gentle Earth Sound Therapy and Holistic Wellness, in Lansing, is offering a Sound Bath Meditation private session for one individual at a time. Read More » Michigan Factory Farm Growth Out of Control Factory farms are a growing problem in Michigan. The number of factory farms, also known as CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Read More » Wycoff Wellness Uses Cutting-Edge Techniques Seeing weight, obesity and insulin resistance as the leading health issue in the U.S., John O. Wycoff, DO, owner of Wycoff Wellness Read More » The Simple Life Summer is the perfect time to simply daydream and just be. I love its essence—including sunshiny hot days with an occasional cool lake breeze to fill our sails Read More » Dr. Chi Fingernail and Tongue Analysis Clinics and Seminar Dr. Chi will be hosting a free seminar on Fingernail and Tongue Analysis from 6 to 8 p.m. on September 12, at the Wycoff Wellness Center Read More » Mens Wellness Series Join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for a life-changing series entitled The Healthy Man each Tuesday in June at 5 p.m. PDT/8 p.m. EDT. Read More » Wellness for Everybody every(body)wellness has opened at 3400 Pine Tree Road, Suite 104, in Lansing, providing a variety of yoga classes, Pilates, massages, reiki and health coaching Read More » Putting Men’s Health and Wellness Front and Center David Pawsat, DO, and Alicia Williams, DO, at The Center for Optimal Health, think that health is much more than the absence of disease. Read More » Impression 5 Science Center Day Camps Impression 5 Science Center will host Science Day Camps for children from 5 to 13 to learn about basic science in a science-themed day environment. Read More » Testosterone Replacement Therapy When people talk about hormones, they often mean female hormones. Men also have hormones, and improving male hormone levels can often have positive health benefits. Read More » Good Vibes from Good Waves Good Waves founder and lead investigator RC worked as a nutrition consultant and educator for years prior to learning the negative effects of EMF firsthand. 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 » 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