Healing Along the Way

October has arrived, and daily I find myself taking delight in all the scents of the season, including simmering cloves and cinnamon, the aroma of freshly cut herbs from the garden and the crisp smell of cool autumn air, which I really love. Read More »

Chiropractic is More Than Back Alignment

Dr. Dave’s Chiropractic, the office of David Haataja, DC, practices a whole-body approach and is accepting new patients. Read More »

Cultured Kombucha Co. Expands Distribution

Traverse City-based Cultured Kombucha Co., maker of ready-to-drink Certified Organic kombucha tea, is now available at all 85 Michigan Spartan Nash stores. Read More »

Enlightened Code Retreat

Nicole Castka, Energy Mastery facilitator, coach and Energy Mastery foundations instructor at The Enlightened Lawyer, will conduct The Enlightened Code Retreat from October 19, 2023 to October 22, 2023 at the Neahtawanta Inn. Read More »

Entrepreneurial Inspiration

Contigo Dogs opened in May in the Mercato at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, selling durable, eco-friendly and affordable canine accessories. Read More »

Little G’s Fusion Cuisine Reopens

Longtime restaurateur Anthony Craig has reopened Little G’s Fusion Cuisine, his Asian and Latin taquería, at 531 West Front Street, in Traverse City, after closing in late 2020 due to the pandemic. Read More »

Luxury Vinyl Plank vs. Real Wood: The Long-term Costs of Saving Now

For years, as hardwood floors have fallen out of favor and vinyl has been regarded as the more “affordable” flooring product, we have stood by our 3/4” solid wood floors as the long-term best choice for your family, home, and wallet. Read More »

Midwest Juicery Tasting Event at Oryana

Oryana Community Co-op will conduct a special sampling day featuring Midwest Juicery from noon to 3 p.m., October 10, 2023, at Oryana West, with free samples of delicious organic, cold-pressed, raw juices. Read More »

Pickleball Safety Class

Grand Traverse Bay YMCA South will host a wellness workshop on pickleball injury prevention from noon to 1 p.m., October 19, 2023. Read More »

Therapeutic Book Group

Traverse Area District Library, Heart Therapeutic Services and Open Space Counseling conduct a Shelf-Aware Readers wellness book group for adults that meets quarterly. Read More »

Third Coast Fruit Co Expands Selection on Old Mission Peninsula

Third Coast Fruit Co, on Wilson Road, has expanded its cherry orchard this year on Old Mission Peninsula, and has established the Wishful Farms Cider Mill and U-Pick Farm Market. Read More »

A Symphony of Skill-Building: How Music Spurs Childhood Development

For adults, music has the power to instill feelings of joy, relaxation and calmness, or to motivate us when we are exercising or performing a task, but for children, there are added benefits. Read More »

Beetroot and Orange Miso Soup

Warm up with this beautiful and nutrient dense miso soup. Read More »

Birds Using Anti-Bird Spikes to Build Nests

Magpies and crows in Scotland, Holland and Belgium are using metal spikes—originally intended to deter bird perching—to build their nests. Read More »

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day

During the national holiday, we celebrate the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognize their inherent sovereignty and commit to our treaty obligations with tribal nations. Read More »

Critical Ocean Current May Be Near Collapse

According to a new analysis from the journal Nature Communications, the Atlantic Ocean’s sensitive circulation system has become slower and less resilient. Read More »

Delicious, Easy Three-Bean Chilli

A hardy and healthy recipe with a vegan sour cream. Read More »

Discovering the World of Martial Arts: A Look at Five Popular Modalities

While originally devised to assist in hunting and protect against enemies, these practices also offer philosophical and spiritual guidance as practitioners establish a mind-body-spirit connection. Read More »

Earth Has Tilted Due to Groundwater Pumping

A study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters shows that the pumping of groundwater impacts the tilt of Earth’s rotation and further exacerbates climate change. Read More »

Fermented Foods for Brain Health

Research has shown that eating fermented foods may have long- and short-term impacts on brain function, such as reducing stress. Read More »

Hair Tapping for Hair Growth

New methods for cultivating healthy hair growth have been gaining traction amongst young people on social media platforms, including hair tapping, a technique popularized in Korean and Japanese hair spas. Read More »

Judge Rules for Youths in Climate-Change Trial

In a landmark climate case in Montana, a group of young people has emerged victorious. The judge ruled in Held v. Montana that the state's failure to consider climate change when approving fossil fuel projects was unconstitutional. Read More »

Lasagna With Tofu Ricotta and Veggie Bolognese

A delicious vegetarian lasagna with veggie Bolognese and dairy free ricotta. Read More »

N95 Masks May Cause Cardiopulmonary Overload

For certain people, extended use of an N95 mask may be problematic, and that is what Chinese researchers set out to study in a randomized clinical trial published this year in JAMA Network Open Read More »

Recycled Art: Transforming Trash Into Treasure

Motivated by a desire to educate and inspire, many upcycle artists often interweave a message of environmental consciousness into their artwork, thus spreading awareness about issues or making social commentary. Read More »

Sophie Haruna Klimcak on Finding Awe and Wonder

Drawing from her Japanese and Eastern European roots, she designs immersive, nature-based learning experiences that nurture deep caring for people and the planet. Read More »

Taurine Offers Longevity Potential

Taurine, one of the most abundant amino acids in the body, is vital for health of the eyes, muscles, brain and heart. Read More »

Teachers Face Big-Tech Challenges and Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the education sector, bringing unprecedented opportunities for personalized learning experiences and teaching assistance. Read More »

The Healing Arts of Qigong and Tai Chi: Well-Being Through Intentional Movements

Qigong is more than a modern wellness practice. It’s a 5,000-year-old Chinese healing art steeped in tradition. Read More »

The Modern Macrobiotic Diet: More Than Tofu and Seaweed

So much has evolved in the 100 years since Japanese educator George Ohsawa created the macrobiotic diet. The modern macrobiotic diet is about much more than tofu, seaweed and miso. Read More »

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: Supporting Pets With Ancient Healing Wisdom

Based upon thousands of years of observation, this natural healing approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine can be valuable not just for humans, but also for animal companions. Read More »

Traditional World Healing Wisdom: Lost Practices Gain New Respect

With time-tested wisdom and natural roots, traditional and Indigenous medicine has been an integral resource for centuries in communities around the world. Read More »

Winter Squash Risotto

Put those garden leftovers to good use with this winter squash risotto and delicious broth. Read More »

Yoga for Prostate Cancer Patients

According to the American Cancer Society, about one man in eight will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, with six in 10 of these cases in men 65 years and older. Read More »

Free Livestream Advanced Screening of Major Alzheimer’s Film

Narrated by Grammy Award-winner Michael Bublé and directed by Hideyuki Tokigawa, the film will be live-streamed on KnoWEwell’s Regenerative Whole Health Hub at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT), on October 14. Read More »