Traverse City Edition - September 2024 Welcome to our September 2024 Issue. Printed copies are now available at your local stands. Journey to Wholeness Just as the Earth prepares for rest and renewal, we can use Autumn to nurture our own healing, allowing ourselves to shed the past and prepare for a new chapter of growth and transformation. Read More » Providence Organic Farm Celebrates 18 Years of Providing Certified Organic Foods Through CSA Farm Boxes With a commitment to sustainable farming practices, Providence Organic Farm currently serves 400 families across five counties, including Grand Traverse, Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Gaylord. Read More » Bloodwork Analysis Reveals Hidden Answers Free webinars, led by Dr. Jena Hullman, offer guidance on understanding key thyroid panels and highlight five often-overlooked factors in blood tests. Read More » Groundwork and United Way Secure Funding for School Nutrition Enhancement Northwest lower Michigan is taking a significant step forward in promoting local food in schools, thanks to new funding that will support dedicated staff members focused on nutrition and garden education. Read More » Head & Heart Therapeutic Solutions Elevates Mental Health Care with Compassionate Approach Head & Heart Therapeutic Solutions offers a range of services, including individual therapy, anxiety and trauma treatment, EMDR, HAES-aligned health coaching, couples counseling and adolescent therapy. Read More » Health Risks of Smart Meters Under Scrutiny: Growing Concerns Among Experts and Residents Since the introduction of Smart Meters by major Michigan utilities like DTE and Consumers Energy in 2016, reports of chronic health issues have surged. Read More » Laughing Lotus Wellness Offers Mind, Body and Spirit Counseling Laughing Lotus Wellness, led by Licensed Professional Counselor Megan Morrissey focuses on the integration of mental, physical, spiritual and social health to foster overall well-being. Read More » New Cutting-Edge Wellness Product Now Available: PolarAid PolarAid is a revolutionary, affordable, new body tool that supports wellness, well-being and improves quality of life. Read More » Northern Lights Chiropractic Provides Hormonal Balance and Brain Health Solutions Northern Lights Chiropractic, under the guidance of Dr. Ramona Pleva, specializes in gentle, precise spinal and extremity adjustments. They use the Arthrostim chiropractic instrument, ensuring each patient receives tailored care. Read More » SoulWays Offers a Path to Authentic Self-Discovery and Healing SoulWays Body-Mind Therapy, led by Lee Edwards, provides a range of integrative approaches designed to support deep personal growth and healing. Read More » Unlock Emotional Freedom with Wildfire Dreams Equine Therapy Wildfire Dreams Equine Gestalt Wellness promotes wellness, balance and harmony, offering a unique healing experience, blending the power of gestalt coaching with the intuitive nature of horses. Read More » Stopping the Trauma Cycle: Mind-Body Healing Strategies Trauma can strike anyone at any time. Loss, heartbreak, abuse, violence, displacement, accidents, disasters, health problems—the list of possible traumas is endless. Read More » Aimie Apigian on Releasing Stored Trauma Aimie Apigian is a double board-certified physician in preventative and addiction medicine with master’s degrees in biochemistry and public health. Read More » Marvelous Mushrooms: Celebrating a Culinary Powerhouse September is National Mushroom Month, and with it comes bountiful inspiration to plate up some earthy goodness. Read More » Creamy Polenta With Wild Mushrooms This side dish pairs creamy polenta with sautéed wild mushrooms in a porcini-infused sauce, creating a rich and earthy combination that elevates the humble polenta. Read More » Stir-Fried Oyster Mushrooms With Chicken A quick and flavorful stir-fry that combines tender oyster mushrooms with chicken, green onions, and aromatic ginger and garlic, served with a savory sauce for a satisfying meal. Read More » Mushroom Bomb Lentil Pasta A rich and flavorful pasta dish made with lentil pasta, a variety of mushrooms, and a truffle or olive oil-based sauce, finished with white wine for a sophisticated touch. Read More » Vegan Pot Pie With Sage, Lentils and Mushrooms A hearty, plant-based pot pie featuring a savory lentil and mushroom filling with a sage-infused pastry crust. It's perfect for a comforting meal that highlights earthy mushroom flavors. Read More » A Pilgrimage to Wholeness One of the most beautiful aspects of youth is envisioning the future with undaunted optimism, but even the most strategic plan for life can go off the rails. Read More » Emerging Sustainability Drivers: From Artificial Intelligence to Citizen Scientists Renewable energy, greenwashing regulation, artificial intelligence applications and biodiversity programs are all being championed by stakeholders for the greater good of our planet. Read More » Health Benefits of Yoga: Resolving Trauma and Other Mind-Body Challenges Yoga, an ancient practice, offers powerful mind-body healing by reducing stress, improving mental health, and aiding in trauma recovery. Read More » Natural Solutions for Alopecia: In Search of a Full Head of Hair For many of us, our hair can feel like an outward expression of our identity, and we may struggle emotionally and socially when it is compromised. Read More » Emotional Healing as a Family: How Parents Can Model Mental Health Skills Kids need emotional regulation skills, including the ability to identify emotions, self-soothe, obtain perspective, walk in another’s shoes, think flexibly and solve problems Read More » Healing Power of Therapy Dogs: Benefits for Post-Traumatic Stress Sufferers Pet therapy, also known as animal-assisted therapy (AAT), has long been recognized for its therapeutic benefits across a range of mental health conditions. Read More » Standardizing Acupuncture for Erectile Dysfunction Experts have identified the optimal acupuncture points and treatment regimen for erectile dysfunction, aiming to standardize this alternative therapy for broader clinical use. Read More » Microbiome and Addictive Eating Low levels of beneficial bacteria and high levels of harmful bacteria may influence compulsive eating behavior. Read More » Childhood Diet Linked to Long-Term Cognitive Health A study tracking participants since 1946 found that a high-quality diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains is strongly linked to better cognitive abilities as we age. Read More » Contrast Water Therapy for Muscles Contrast water therapy (CWT) uses alternating hot and cold baths to reduce muscle soreness and strength loss after exercise. Read More » Camembert and Brie Cheese Risk Extinction The biodiversity decline of fungi used in traditional cheeses like camembert and brie threatens their future, as lab-engineered fungi lose their natural reproductive abilities and resilience. Read More » Climate Change Impacts on Earth’s Rotation Melting polar ice caps are delaying the need to delete a second from our clocks due to Earth's changing rotation speed, pushing the deadline to 2028 or 2029. Read More » Siberian Explosions Explained Mysterious craters in Siberia are likely caused by gas explosions due to warming Arctic temperatures weakening the frozen soil, a phenomenon linked to geological faults under ancient lakes. Read More » Unconventional Superconductor Found in Nature Scientists have identified miassite as the first unconventional superconductor found in nature, capable of conducting electricity without resistance at higher temperatures. Read More » Rare Frog-Faced Turtle Found in India Scientists discovered a breeding population of the critically endangered Asian giant softshell turtle in India's Chandragiri River, offering new hope for conservation efforts. Read More » Benefits and Tips for Planting Native Trees As people become increasingly aware of their environmental footprint, planting native trees stands out as an impactful action. Read More » In-Print