Relax and Unwind

A letter from John and Trina, Publishers for Natural Awakenings Magazine - Detroit/Wayne, Monroe and Greater Ann Arbor Read More »

A New Assessment of Flood Risk

University researchers First Street Foundation have released a new tool for assessing flood risk that shows 70 percent more properties at risk than the current maps from the FEMA. Read More »

Avoid Toxic Chemicals to Prevent Celiac Disease

Children and young adults diagnosed with celiac disease have been found with elevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware and fire retardants. Read More »

Bumblebees Chew Leaves to Hasten Pollen Production

When pollen is scarce, bumblebees use their mouth parts to snip little bits out of plant foliage, causing the plants to bloom at an accelerated rate. Read More »

Conference Puts the Fun in Fungi

The fourth annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, Mycelium Mysteries: A One of a kind Women’s Mushroom Conference, will be held online on September 25, 26 and 27. Read More »

Daylily and Zucchini Curry with Sweet Potato Shoot

This comforting vegan curry recipe sings with the flavors of summer’s vegetables, herbs and garden scraps. Read More »

Daylily Salad

This strikingly beautiful vegetarian recipe for Daylily Salad marries the sweet crunch of pea pods with crisp orange daylily petals and creamy cheese. Read More »

Dinosaur Bone Ownership Resolved

The Montana Supreme Court has decided that fossils should not be deemed minerals, a ruling that restores ownership to landowners and benefits scientific fossil hunting by paleontologists. Read More »

Dirt Can Help Heal Wounds

A study reports that soil in wounds can activate a blood protein that kicks off a chain reaction which seals the wound and limits blood loss. Read More »

Eat More Fiber for a Longer Life

Research shows that eating dietary fiber from fruits, beans and vegetables protects against death from cardiovascular or respiratory diseases and injuries, as well as cancer in men. Read More »

Eat Spuds for Muscle Protein

Researchers find that potatoes can be a plant-based source of high-quality protein that helps to maintain muscle. Read More »

Eco-Friendly Home-Cooling Tips

Here are some eco-friendly tips to stay cool at home with minimal or zero use of air conditioning, saving costs in electricity bills and strain on the environment. Read More »

Food Gatherers Feeds Kids

Food Gatherers is sponsoring 22 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sites for children through August 28 in partnership with the Michigan Department of Education and funded by Toyota. Read More »

Healing Waters: Hot Baths Rejuvenate Body and Mind

How to take advantage of hydrotherapy at home with DIY recipes for herbal, essential oil and other nourishing additives to include in bath water for optimal health benefits. Read More »

How Awe Can Transform Our Lives

Feeling a sense of awe provides many physical, mental and spiritual health and wellness benefits. Here are some ways we can find and elicit more awe-inspiring moments in our daily life. Read More »

Hug a Mate for a Happy Relationship

A study finds that the more a couple shares affectionate hugs, kisses and cuddles, the more satisfied they are in the marriage. Read More »

Increase Focus by Reducing Saturated Fat

Researchers discover that eating a meal heavy in saturated fat can hinder the ability to concentrate and maintain attention. Read More »

Kale Stem Hummus

Plant-based, vegan recipe for homemade hummus using kale stems. Read More »

KUDOS - Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is allocating $1.25 million to help small farmers. Read More »

LifeWorks Ranks Among Top Medical Clinics

Dr. David Minkoff and his wife Sue Minkoff, RN, founded LifeWorks Wellness Center, in Clearwater, Florida, in 1997, as a healing haven where people could obtain the best medical care possible in an environment where they would be treated like family. Read More »

Local Pain Remedy Uses Time-Tested Ingredients

C.E. Smith, a local entrepreneur, has introduced Aunt Alberta’s Remedy, inspired by her own Aunt Alberta who mixed natural herbs to develop remedies that “cured everything that ailed you.” Read More »

Making Holistic Dental Care Affordable

Dexter Dental Studio, the practice of Piiamari Bowers, DDS, and Sophia Cornish, DDS, is a holistic dental health care provider that focuses on total health and well-being. Read More »

Massage School on the Move

The Ann Arbor School Of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine is moving to a new, undetermined location with more amenities for patrons in closer proximity to local services and eateries for students. Read More »

Mindful Walking: Meditative Steps for Well-Being

Walking or hiking with a meditative focus that fosters focus on each step, known as mindful walking, can combat depression, anxiety and unhealthy food cravings by boosting neurotransmitters. Read More »

More Nuclear Reactors on the Way

The U.S. Department of Energy is spending $230 million this fiscal year to start building two new prototype nuclear reactors as part of an Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program. Read More »

Mustafa Santiago Ali on Healing America Through Social Justice

Mustafa Santiago Ali is dedicated to fighting for environmental justice, public health, resource equity and political empowerment to uplift the most vulnerable communities in America. Read More »

Nature Needs More Space

All over the world, plants and animals are increasingly threatened by human activities and habitat encroachment. Read More »

No-Waste Garden Edibles: Ways to Maximize Your Garden’s Bounty

How to get the most out of the fruits, vegetables and even flowers grown in your garden by discovering the edible parts of common backyard plants and incorporating them into healthy recipes. Read More »

Oil Spill Risk Faces Legal Hurdles

Michigan DNR Director Dan Eichinger sent a request letter to Enbridge, Inc., to take action on all damages and losses caused to property or individuals due to operation of the Line 5 dual pipelines through the Straits of Mackinac. Read More »

Participate in Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation

The 2020 Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation, a free global online spiritual gathering, will be presented from August 9 through 15, covering yoga meditation teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Read More »

Salt Valley Arts Logo Contest Call for Artists

As they grow and change, nonprofit Salt Valley Arts, in Saline, wants their logo to grow with them by sponsoring a logo design context for artists 18 and older. Read More »

Some Animals Garner Lion’s Share of Conservation Donations

A conservation biologist and an artist designed a menagerie of imaginary beasts to find out which animals people were most willing to support through financial donations. Read More »

Strong and Healthy: Five Ways to Strengthen Kids’ Immunity

It’s critical for parents to help build up their children's natural immunity. From birth onward, here are some proven strategies that strengthen kids’ immune systems. Read More »

The Ark is Still Afloat

Even though The Ark, Michigan’s nonprofit home for folk and roots music, is closed, livestream Ark Family Room performances continue. Read More »

The Naturopathic Institute of Therapies and Education

he Naturopathic Institute of Therapies and Education (NITE), is offering weekend courses in massage therapy, doula training and natural health, that can be taken individually or as part of a diploma program. Read More »

The Upside of Lockdowns: Air Gets Cleaner Around the Globe

Despite their dire consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, government-mandated lockdowns around the world have had an unintended positive consequence: cleaner air. Read More »

Training for Healthcare Professionals

Washtenaw Community College is offering an online series of classes, from 6 to 8 p.m. from August 4 through 18 Read More »

Tropical Forests Face Climate Change Risk

Tropical forests remove and absorb carbon from the atmosphere, but as trees stressed by global warming die and release their carbon, their ability to act as reservoirs will diminish. Read More »

Whole-Body Dentistry: Biological Dentists Get to the Root Causes

Biological, holistic dentistry uses preventive measures and minimally invasive approaches to address root causes, providing a less-toxic and safe experience for oral care and overall health. Read More »

Cool Treats for Cats and Dogs

Homemade recipes for DIY dog and cat treats using healthy ingredients to improve digestion, reduce inflammation, strengthen the immune system, protect against cardiovascular disease and more. Read More »

Detroit / Wayne & Monroe Counties Edition - August 2020

Enjoy Articles from our August 2020 Issue Read More »

Greater Ann Arbor Edition - August 2020

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Relax Safely at NeuroFitness Wellness

The NeuroFitness Wellness Center has reopened, offering relaxing therapies such as floatation, cryotherapy, neurofeedback and a salt room as the perfect antidotes to the stress and anxiety of the last few months. Read More »