Making Spirits Brighter

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can often overshadow the joy we’re seeking to celebrate, but amidst the commotion, we have an opportunity to reconnect with nature’s stillness and restore our own energy—the gift of self. Read More »

Animal Welfare Fundraiser

Founded in the late 1980s and incorporated as a nonprofit in 2001, SASHA is the oldest and largest farm animal sanctuary in the Midwest, with 177 animals on 60 acres. Read More »

Concordia Natural Product Sciences Program Now Enrolling

Concordia University’s Natural Product Sciences program is for those pursuing a master’s degree, and the next session begins in January 2024. Read More »

Health Coaching with Candice

Health Coaching with Candice is a 12-week commitment that offers individualized one-on-one attention. She is scheduling free coaching consultations for clients ready to start working together in the new year. Read More »

Herbal Medicine Classes Forming

The Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine is offering a new 2024 herbal medicine studies series the third Saturday of every month next year. Registration is open now. Read More »

Major Changes, Events at Holistically Minded Spa

Universal Energy Healing & Massage Therapy recently welcomed new holistically minded practitioners, rebranded into Universal Energy Wellness Spa and expanded to a new facility next door at 470 Forest Avenue, Suite 22, in downtown Plymouth. Read More »

OmegaGenics EPA-DHA 720 Improves Cellular Health Naturally

OmegaGenics EPA-DHA 720 provides critical omega-3 fatty acids to help build healthy cell membranes. Omega-3 supplementation is critical as humans cannot manufacture or produce omega-3 oils naturally. Read More »

Psilocybin and Life Coaching

By combining psilocybin with life coaching, individuals may have the opportunity to deepen their introspection and accelerate their progress toward a more fulfilling life. Read More »

Two Schools of Acupuncture Under One Roof

At Emanuele Acupuncture Center, owner Rosanne Emanuele is the only practitioner in the area that combines both Chinese and Japanese acupuncture styles. Read More »

Watch Out— Not All Deer Can Fly

The nonprofit Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) wants to remind residents how they can prevent accidents and protect both people and deer. Read More »

Anti-Inflammatory Chicken

With a little creativity and careful planning, the holiday table can offer a diverse and deli- cious spread that everyone will enjoy. Read More »

Baby-Talking Dolphins

In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers identified the first nonhuman animal mother to use baby talk with their young. Read More »

California Bans Food Additives

California is the first state to ban the sale of four food additives linked to potential health issues even though they are permitted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read More »

Clothing Donation Tips: Understanding Where Secondhand Items Go

Donating clothes feels good because we expect it to help someone else. More than 70 percent of the global population wears secondhand clothing. Read More »

Cold Medicine Found Not to Work

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted unanimously that oral phenylephrine was not effective in unblocking sinuses and clearing stuffy noses. Read More »

Date Cookies

With a little creativity and careful planning, the holiday table can offer a diverse and deli- cious spread that everyone will enjoy. Read More »

Deepak Chopra on the Quantum Body and Achieving Peace

Deepak Chopra, M.D., is a pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine and one of the most inspiring philosophers of our time. Read More »

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Using Artificial Intelligence

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans and their families are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »

Exploring Intermittent Fasting: Tips and Benefits for Improved Health

Fasting has long played a role in major religions, but we did not begin to understand it from a scientific standpoint until Yoshinori Ohsumi, a Japanese cell biologist, discovered how cells recycle and renew themselves during fasting. Read More »

Floods Linked to Heart and Lung Disease

According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, floods are the most common natural disasters in the United States. Read More »

Getting Creative to Battle Global Warming

The experts say that reducing emissions won’t be enough to reach international goals for limiting global warming. It will require the removal of billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air each year. Read More »

Hitting the Snooze Button

In a two-part study published in the Journal of Sleep Research, scientists surveyed 1,732 individuals and found that 69 percent use the snooze feature on their morning alarm, and of those people, 60 percent usually or always fall asleep between alarms. Read More »

Holiday Parties for Every Diet: How to Plan an Inclusive and Safe Feast

From allergies to religious restrictions and ethical choices, understanding and accommodating guests’ diverse dietary needs is the foundation of a successful gathering. Read More »

Homemade Pet Playthings: Easily Crafted Toys and Treats

By recycling materials and avoiding the packaging that comes with store-bought items, do-it-yourself toys and accessories are more eco-friendly and sustainable. Read More »

Keeping Holiday Parties Green

Let’s make this holiday season a time to remember that sustainability and fun can go hand in hand. Read More »

Keeping the Power Grid Humming

To date, large fossil-fuel power plants have maintained the stability of the United States power grid in times of power fluctuations and outages. Read More »

Oldest Wooden Structure

A study in the journal Nature reports the discovery of a wooden structure dating back 476,000 years near Kalambo Falls, in Zambia. Read More »

Red Light Therapy to Reduce Glucose Levels

Researchers from the University of London conducted a study of the effects of red light therapy on blood sugar levels. In the study, 15 participants received 670 nanometers of red light onto approximately 800 square centimeters of their exposed back for 15 minutes. Read More »

Stir-Fried Okra

With a little creativity and careful planning, the holiday table can offer a diverse and delicious spread that everyone will enjoy. Read More »

Taking Charge of the Fitness Journey: How to Find Motivation in 2024

A great way to stay motivated and fulfilled in 2024 is to combine a personal goal for better health with the larger purpose of nourishing our planet and giving back to the community. Read More »

The Grace of Giving and Receiving: Healing Through Generosity

In this hectic season, slowing down and helping others can make a world of difference. By nurturing a culture of giving, we can help create a grateful, united community that reflects the values we want to instill. Read More »

The Skills Children Need: How to Help Kids Thrive Into Adulthood

Skills learned at a young age are pivotal in shaping the development of children. As parents, educators and caregivers, we want them to develop into well-rounded, successful adults. Read More »

Treating Ourselves

For many of us, this time of year is a whirlwind of well-meaning obligations, and we struggle to hold onto the intended joy of the season. Read More »