A Recipe for Life

You may not realize it, but creating meals from scratch is fast, easy and fun. Our family sure loves it! If you want to directly influence their well-being, start cooking and eating together. Read More »

Cutting Back on Methane Emissions

The Traverse City Downtown District Authority is urging restaurants to participate in the SEEDS composting program, which already has composted more than 6,700 pounds of food waste in 2023. Read More »

Dr. Balla Offers Electro-Acupuncture Testing

Authentic Health specializes in functional nutrition, chiropractic care and cold laser therapy to optimize your well-being. Our approach emphasizes functional nutrition, identifying the root cause of disease to create tailored nutrition plans. Read More »

Eyes Wide Open 3.0 Conference Returns to Mt. Pleasant

The popular Eyes Wide Open 3.0 conference will be held on March 23 and 24, 2024, at the Soaring Eagle Conference Center, in Mt. Pleasant, to introduce the people that have witnessed the powers that control our world. Read More »

Hiring New Massage Therapists

Living Light Massage, owned by Director Asa Johnson and Controller Beth Stricko, is seeking experienced, dedicated massage therapists with a positive attitude that are passionate about caring for others and enjoy working in a team environment to join the practice. Read More »

Interview with Mysty Berry, Ph.D., Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner

Most Functional Medicine practitioners solve complex and multifaceted health issues. Within my clinic, I see clients with a variety of concerns, including hormonal imbalance, unresolved gut issues, and chronic pain conditions. Read More »

Waterside Wellness Welcomes Jennifer Brown

Jennifer Brown has joined Waterside Wellness as a licensed massage practitioner with more than 25 years experience, specializing in therapeutic bodywork modalities, including Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point and myofascial release. Read More »

Women Farmers Unite

The 32nd annual Farm Women’s Symposium will take place from March 5 through 7, 2024, at Delamar Traverse City, bringing women in agriculture together for fun, learning and fellowship. Read More »

Food Trends for 2024: What We’re Looking for at the Dinner Table

Trends are shifting away from fad diets to more balanced eating, as people across generations are focused on living healthier well into their golden years. Read More »

Jeffrey Smith: Preserving the Nature of Nature

Jeffery Smith's aim is to protect the integrity of microbiomes that positively contribute to human health, regenerative agriculture and environmental conservation. Read More »

Planting for the Planet: Seven Herbs to Grow, Eat and Heal

Home growing not only provides fresh herbs for cooking needs, but also offers access to easy and affordable natural remedies that can soothe common ailments. Read More »

Turmeric Eggs

From the book: The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease Read More »

Nourishing Herbal Infusion

This herbal infusion contains essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B, C and E, potassium, calcium, zinc and iron. Read More »

Soothing Support Tea

This tea includes a class of herbs referred to in herbalism as nervines, which work to support and nourish the nervous system and relieve anxiety. Read More »

Healthy Living as a Spiritual Discipline

We are walking wonders of physiological orchestration, and this alone deserves our highest respect and commitment to our well-being. Read More »

Emerging Trends in Fitness: The Latest From Workouts to Wearables

Workout strategies and fitness equipment are continually evolving to meet changing consumer interests, incorporate scientific discoveries and take advantage of technological advancements. Read More »

Ear Infections: Holistic Treatments for Kids

The common ear infection is caused by a buildup of mucus in the middle ear and is accompanied by pain, fever, redness, swelling and possibly discharge. Read More »

Snakes as Pets: Fostering a Unique and Rewarding Relationship

Contrary to popular belief, snakes make excellent pets, providing the opportunity to connect with one of nature’s most enigmatic creatures. Read More »

Healthy Plant-Based Diets Reduce Diabetes Risk

The consumption of a healthy plant-based diet can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 24 percent as compared to those following an unhealthy plant-based diet. Read More »

Championing Opioid-Free Pain Management

The state of Minnesota has created a website to identify and promote evidence-based, non-opioid and non-pharmacological options that use complementary and integrative methods. Read More »

Toxins and Colorectal Cancer

Evaluating the relationship between environmental toxins and colorectal cancer (CRC), the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Read More »

Complementary Treatments for Kids With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A paper published in the journal Nutrients evaluated studies regarding the effect of herbal remedies and spices in youngsters with this painful disorder. Read More »

Storing Renewable Energy in Hot Rocks

California-based Antora Energy is investigating ways to store energy inside insulated boxes of extremely hot rocks. Read More »

Self-Pollinating Wildflowers Worry Scientists

Flowering plants depend on the declining global insect population which includes pollinators such as bees, butterflies, moths, beetles and wasps. Read More »

Adding Sails to Ships to Save Money and the Planet

Maritime shipping industry leaders are exploring ways to reduce their carbon footprint and save money including the addition of specialized sails to cargo ships. Read More »

Mount Everest Is Melting

While glaciers worldwide are melting, ice loss across the Himalayas has been especially rapid due to a rise in temperatures. Read More »

Wind Energy Project Threatens Endangered Bird

A renewable-energy project in the Brazilian state of Bahia is threatening the Lear’s Macaw which has been brought back from extinction in the past but is still considered endangered. Read More »

Forest Stewardship

Actions we can take in celebration of International Day of Forests on March 21 and every day to ensure the future of our woodlands. Read More »