Ann Arbor Edition - January 2024 Welcome to our January 2024 Issue. Printed copies are now available at your local stands. Celebrating the Past and Embracing the Future As we step into 2024, we’re pleased to announce that this year marks a noteworthy 30-year milestone for Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation. The momentum behind all of this progress remains quite a ride. Read More » Natural Awakenings' 30th Anniversary It was 30 years ago this month that Natural Awakenings was first launched in Naples, Florida. We offer a heartfelt thank you to the loyal readers that have come to know and love this media brand and allowed it to flourish. Read More » Pain Relief Using Somatic Movement The main benefits of Somatic Movement are releasing unconsciously held muscular tension. We all respond reflexively to stress by tensing our muscles, and over time, the brain and nervous system may gradually adapt to higher levels of tension and hold them as the new “resting” level. Read More » Ann Arbor’s Dentist In addition to clinically proven ways to stop cavities before they become a problem and allow the tooth to naturally remineralize, Ann Arbor’s Dentist provides ozone and laser therapies, while anticipating the future use of stem cells and the ability for teeth and bone to heal themselves. Read More » Insulin Resistance and Weight Loss Insulin resistance is the number one barrier to weight loss. Overcoming it requires the correct eating and exercise program, along with the correct supplements and possibly medications. Read More » Billie Tobin Life Skills Strategy Mentor Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed and emotionally drained is the norm these days, but Billie Tobin, CEO of A Step Ahead, can help find balance and clarity. Read More » Elizabeth Bockheim On Awakening Our Awareness Elizabeth Bockheim, an AwaRNess nurse, is a certified nurse educator, social-emotional intelligence coach, influential speaker and owner of Shine Awareness, LLC., based in Southwest Florida. Read More » January Savings at Wycoff Wellness Center Wycoff Wellness Center will ring in a healthy new year with once-a-year savings on unique treatments and supplements through January 31, 2024. Read More » New Product PolarAid® is Now Available PolarAid® is a revolutionary, affordable, new body tool that supports wellness, well-being and an improved quality of life that was first demonstrated by Nikola Tesla and Dr. Georges Lakhovsky and adapted for today’s proactive consumer by Dr. Dino Tomic. Read More » Start the New Year Right with Sarah Girard Sarah Girard, BS, LMT, owner of Elevate Mind & Bodywork, is accepting new clients for embodied lymphatic therapy and reiki sessions. She has been a bodyworker in the healing arts for 10 years offering lymphatic drainage, Usui/Holy Fire™ Reiki and more. Read More » Virtual Holiday Yoga Classes Crysterra Wellness is offering Virtual Holiday Yoga, with three weekly class options, through January 4, 2024. Restorative Yoga: Relax and restore with this gentle, stress-relieving yoga practice. Read More » Graceful Aging: Living Longer, Healthier and More Fulfilled People are living longer, and as we age, we increasingly become aware of a desire to remain healthy, vibrant and active for as long as possible. Read More » Sharon Bruckman on Celebrating a Labor of Love In 1994, Sharon Bruckman started Natural Awakenings in Naples, Florida. With the help of partners and collaborators, she turned that single edition into a national franchise. Read More » Kiwi Chia Pudding Made with chia seeds, kiwi, pistachios, flax milk, vanilla and maple syrup. Read More » Salmon and Roasted Veggie Salad Baked Salmon with carrot, cauliflower, broccoli and mushrooms. Read More » Roasted Beet and Pistachio Salad Beets with the pistachios, spinach leaves, vinegar and olive oil. Read More » Thyroid-Friendly Eating: How to Treat Hypothyroidism With Food According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly five in 100 Americans suffer from hypothyroidism, which occurs when the body does not produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormones. Thyroid health can be achieved by eating clean, unprocessed foods and maintaining appropriate levels of iodine. Read More » Letting the Seasons Enrich Us For most, the first half of our lives is spent on our careers, nourishing family and investing in our dreams. Before we know it, we are presented with the question of what comes next. Read More » Growing Young in Nature: How Seniors Heal in the Great Outdoors Spending time outdoors can markedly improve a person’s physical, mental and emotional well-being. Read More » Preventing Falls in Advanced Age: Essential Tips for a Life in Balance Discover how to prevent falls with our top 5 actionable tips. Prioritize your safety and embrace a balanced, healthy lifestyle to confidently navigate everyday obstacles. Read More » Individualized Alzheimer’s Treatments: A New Frontier in Disease Reversal Given the costs and burdens of Alzheimer's disease, many people wonder whether the disease is reversible. Recent discoveries indicate that may be possible. Read More » Kidfluencers: Using Social Media for Positive Change Social media has made it easier than ever to share ideas, and today’s generation of digital natives are adept at using it. Read More » Rewards of Animal Ownership: How Pets Enhance Human Well-Being When stress and cognitive decline are prevalent concerns, the role of companion animals in promoting human cognitive health has gained significant attention. Read More » Sleep Regularity for Longer Life A recent study highlights that sleep regularity is a powerful predictor of mortality risk. Read More » Cannabis Syndrome Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a rare, difficult to diagnose, but growing, condition of repeated and severe bouts of vomiting experienced by some marijuana users. Read More » Blood Test to Detect Parkinson’s Disease Researchers led by a team from Duke Health have developed a blood test to detect Parkinson’s disease. Read More » Fluoride Exposure and Cognitive Deficits in Children According to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nearly 73 percent of Americans have fluoridated water; there is growing concern about the negative effects of fluoride exposure. Read More » Blood Markers of Long COVID Identified Recent findings reported in the journal Nature may help scientists develop a blood test to diagnose Long COVID. Read More » Upcycling Plastics Into Soap Plastic waste has become a global environmental crisis, leading scientists to explore innovative methods for reusing and transforming it. Read More » Avoiding the Singularity Singularity is a hypothetical future point where technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible. It was thought to be decades away, giving humans time to plan. But Ben Goertzel, Ph.D., CEO of SingularityNET and a leading artificial-intelligence scientist, predicts that singularity is fewer than 10 years away. Read More » Vanishing Bananas The Most Popular Banana in The World Could Vanish. Here's Why. Read More » Graceful Aging Webcast Series Join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for an inspirational Graceful Aging webcast series, the first of which begins with Gladys McGarey, M.D., the Mother of Holistic Medicine. Read More » In-Print