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Thanks to Teddy Roosevelt for many things, but especially this quote, because it strips away all excuses. For instance, many people do not currently reside in their dream home, but does that mean they can’t make every effort to create a pleasant living environment where they are right now? Many women use losing weight as an excuse for not taking time to put together nice outfits; they don’t want to buy new clothes until they have lost weight, or can buy them in a particular size. Meanwhile months and years can go by. What a shame to waste time that could be enjoyed right now, even if only taking pleasure in simply feeling good by looking our best. And the same inertia can affect environmental practices. Sometimes something as simple as sorting the trash–separating plastics, paper and glass— can seem like too much trouble or like it won’t make a difference. Perhaps curbside pickup is not available nearby, or our sorting and storage options are not convenient. Instead of throwing in the towel and recycling nothing, perhaps we can make a quick and easy start with something as simple as placing a brown paper sack next to the desk for sorting papers that can be recycled. This little bit of something is far better than the little bit of nothing that was being done previously. Personal and business finances are another potential area where people get stuck quickly. Kathleen Ruhl has written an article that offers some sound advice and practical suggestions for making changes in our financial situations, no matter how desperate it may seem. Her experience is firsthand, based upon her own courageous efforts at rebuilding her life emotionally and financially. What a gift for others that she can share a strong message of hope. Paradoxically, at times, we need to be able to accept that some things are beyond our control. At the same time, acceptance does not mean making excuses rather than changes. Instead, we can use a difficult situation as an opportunity to consider whether certain things have been put on hold for too long, to find one small step that can be taken in the direction of the goal, and finally to just do it. Speaking of just doing it, be sure to check out our calendars of recurring and dated events, because they are chock full of amazing opportunities happening right here in the Detroit metro area, in October and November. Take some time to map out a strategy for creating the life you want and enjoy it here and now, rather than letting excuses and procrastination get the better of you. Feel good, live simply, and laugh more. Don’t put it off, let’s get started right now. All the best,
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newsbriefs 11th Annual Holistic Palooza In Southfield
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n Saturday, October 20th, from 11:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Irene’s Myomassology Institute will hold their 11th Annual Holistic Palooza in Southfield. Admission to the event is free. “Holistic Palooza provides a unique opportunity for the community to explore various forms of natural healing, practice yoga, experience complimentary massage, and be inspired by an amazing keynote address, all for free,” says Kathy Gauthier, Executive Director of Irene’s. “Special guest Mary Morrissey will open with a life transforming keynote talk on how to live a life you love!’ says Gauthier. “As a best-selling author, international speaker and minister for over three decades, her transformational talks have made her one of the elite teachers in the human potential movement. She has spoken at the United Nations, met with the Dalai Lama and help countless individuals discover their full potential.” There will be complimentary massage and Yoga, plus 20 free classes on Astrology, Reiki, Foot Massage, raw food and Laughter Yoga, to name a few of the offerings on the schedule. Irene’s Myomassology Institute was opened 25 years ago by founder, Irene Gauthier. This nationally accredited therapeutic massage school provides students with a comprehensive education in bodywork and natural health. Irene’s mission is to improve the physical, emotional and spiritual health of individuals and society. Irene’s Myomassology Institute is located at 26061 Franklin Road, Southfield. For more information, call 248-350-1400. Full details on the event can be found at Irenes.edu. See ad page 30.
Image Salon Cut-a-Thon for Cancer Awareness Day
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mage Salon, in Dearborn, presents its eighth annual Cut-A-Thon Fundraiser, from 12 to 5 p.m., October 7, Cancer Awareness Day. Haircuts, color and highlights will be offered at special prices. This year, the salon will honor its friend and philanthropic supporter of previous fundraisers, Carmela Albergo, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time. In addition to hair services, Image Salon and other vendors have donated gift baskets, which will be displayed in the salon and available to win. A $50 donation to Albergo makes you eligible to 8TH ANNUAL enter the drawings for any of the baskets. Cash donations are requested. Walk-in hair services are available, but advanced appointments are suggested. Location: 3744 Monroe St., Dearborn. For more information, call 313-561-6455.
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n honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Wyandotte will Paint the Town Pink! Downtown Wyandotte will be decorated with pink ribbons, bows and light, where a series of events will be kicked off with a tree lighting ceremony on October 1. Events throughout downtown will continue through October 20 in order to raise awareness about breast cancer, the importance of annual screenings and best ways to prevent cancer. Conceptualized by Dianne and Tom Woodruff and Peter and Janelle Rose, this year’s theme is “Educate, Celebrate, and Remember.” Highlights of the happenings include Survivor Saturday, October 6, featuring the unveiling of a Survivor Art Installation; a Comedy Fundraiser, October 12, to help provide free mammograms for women without insurance; a Fun Run and Pinkcake Breakfast, October 13; a Health Expo, produced by the Women of Wyandotte, October 14; a Pink Football Game, October 19; and a Wine Trail, Pink Party and Lantern Lunch, October 20. Ongoing spectacles include Bras for a Cause, a display of decorated bras throughout the town, submitted by a variety of interested people, and Outside In, produced by Downriver Council for the Arts—an exhibit of 40 pieces of survivor art, on loan from the Josephine Ford Cancer Center displayed outdoors on decorated sidewalks. For the most current information, please join Tatas Task Force on Facebook.
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newsbriefs Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment Host Health & Wealth Expo
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ecent studies by the University of Rutgers have found a strong correlation between physical and financial health: establishing good habits and making positive choices leads to a more positive outlook on life, including financial success. In order to help people improve their health and finances, Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment (SAFE) has teamed up with Srere Women’s Care Fund of DMC Sinai Hospital to present its fourth Health & Wealth Expo, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., October 13, at the Northwest Activities Center, in Detroit. This free event will feature vital information, health screenings, resources, raw food samples and demonstrations, vendor giveaways, complimentary massages and free lunches for the first 750 attendees. Workshops facilitated by industry experts will highlight topics such as healthy living on a budget, stress reduction, job-seeking tips and personal finance. As part of the Empowerment Weekend and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, SAFE is also presenting the O.P.E.N. for Business Conference, from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., October 12. Open to 75 survivors of domestic violence, the conference teaches participants to use Opportunity, Preparation, Entrepreneurship and Networking so that financial dependence does not keep them in abusive situations. Over the past six years, Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment (SAFE) has assisted more than 600 women with the financial tools and resources needed to leave or recover from the economic aspects of domestic violence. To maintain participant confidentiality, location details for the O.P.E.N. Conference are provided only to registered attendees.
Yoga Program Addresses Stress and Burnout in Healthcare Professionals While Providing Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits
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he Inner Engineering yoga and meditation program, provides healthcare practitioners with tools to combat stress and disease and achieve higher levels of energy, balance, and joy. While medical professionals are increasingly called upon to treat physical conditions related to stress, they themselves are also experiencing significantly elevated levels of stress and burnout. Isha Foundation’s 3-day Inner Engineering Program teaches
Location: Health & Wealth Expo, 18100 Meyers Rd., Detroit. For more information, call 888-225-0326 or visit NewSafeStart.org.
Srinergy to Host Tour of Detroit Area Solar Installations – this one has an image
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ichigan-based Srinergy will host a bus tour of residential and commercial solar installations, from 1 to 5 p.m., October 6, starting from the company’s headquarters. The tour will cover projects in Novi, Farmington Hills, Canton, Detroit and Ann Arbor that use Srinergy-installed solar PV systems. Pre-registration is required and $10 per person will be collected and donated to Srinergy’s Solar4Schools Campaign, which promotes education about solar energy throughout schools in the area. Srinergy will be one of many solar installers and grassroots, solar-supporting organizations throughout the United States to participate in a community solar tour, as part of the American Solar Energy Society’s 17th Annual National Solar Tour, the world’s largest grassroots solar event. More than 5,000 solar-powered homes, schools and businesses across North America will open their doors to the public for the event. The solar tour offers participants the opportunity to learn about solar technologies that are being used to power homes and businesses in the Detroit Metropolitan area in order to reduce monthly energy bills, assert energy independence, raise property values and create a cleaner community. Location: 24371 Catherine Industrial Dr., Ste. 231. To register, visit SrinergyTour. eventbrite.com. For more information, call 248-254-6477 or visit Srinergy.com.
simple but powerful yogic methods to counter this stress and to improve mental clarity and focus. As an additional incentive for medical professionals, the program provides up to 26 hours* of accredited continuing education for physicians, physician assistants, nurses and nurse practitioners, and, in certain circumstances, licensed social workers and marriage and family therapists. The program will be conducted by Isha Foundation’s founder, yogi Sadhguru Vasudev, at Cobo Center from October 12-14, 2012. ”In yoga, when we say ’health,’ we don’t look at the body or the mind; we only look at the energy. If your energy body is in proper balance and in full flow, your physical body and mental body will be in perfect health.”— Sadhguru For more information about Inner Engineering in Detroit: BeBreatheBlossom.com
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newsbriefs Veggie Singles Mingles Start Up in Metro Detroit
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ooking for love as a vegan, vegetarian or raw foodist can be difficult, especially trying to find someone that shares your beliefs. To help connect other veggie singles with each other, Adventures in Veganland is starting a series of Veggie Singles Mingles in Metro Detroit. The first two events will be October 4, at Seva Detroit, and October 16, at Roger Monk’s, in Ann Arbor. An RSVP is required. The format is simple. Singles mingles will be planned at various veg-friendly restaurants around the tri-county area. They will typically run from 6 to 8 p.m., starting with a happy hour, followed by a casual dinner. For more details and to RSVP, please join Adventures in Veganland on Facebook. If you are not on Facebook, you may email Veganland@yahoo.com.
Free Informational Session about Cancer in Pets
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ristine Butto-Brownlee, DVM, CVA, of Cahill Veterinary Hospital will present a free informational session on cancer in pets, at 1 p.m., October 21, at Total Health Foods. Attendees can learn about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer using an integrative veterinary medicine approach that combines conventional veterinary methods with alternative therapies. Dr. Butto-Brownlee will cover breast cancer in dogs, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Location: Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte. Call 734-782-3131 for more information.
Seeking Entrants for Downriver’s First Vegan Chili Cook-Off
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otal Health Foods is sponsoring Downriver’s first vegan chili-cook off, in conjunction with Wyandotte’s Third Friday traditional Chili Cook-Off, from 5 to 7 p.m., October 19. Entrants must register with Total Health Foods by October 12. The public will vote, and an awards presentation will immediately follow the voting. All entries must be completely vegan, free of meat, fish, seafood, eggs, dairy and honey. Entrants must make at least one gallon of chili for sampling and should bring it to the Total Health Foods store, in a self-warming container, such as a crock pot, by 4:15 p.m. for set up. Location: 2938 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte. For more information or to register, call 734-0246-1208 or visit THFDownriver.com.
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Buster Bash Helps Pit Bulls Find Good Homes
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he Buster Foundation is a nonprofit rescue group dedicated to helping place pit bull and related mixed breed dogs into educated, responsible and loving homes. Buster Foundation members seek to increase public education and understanding about the breed and to foster a proper public perception. The group will host its third annual Buster Bash fundraising event, from 5 to 11 p.m., October 6, at Roma Banquets, in Garden City. The family-friendly evening includes a banquet dinner with non-alcoholic beverages, silent and live auctions, raffles, live music and kiss-a-bull booth. A cash bar is available. Adoptable dogs will be onsite, but personal pets are not permitted. Cost: $25, includes admission, one dinner, plus non-alcoholic beverages; tickets available online or at the door. Location: 32550 Cherry Hill Rd., Garden City. For more information, visit BusterDogs.com.
Crafting With Grace Show in Ann Arbor
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he fourth annual Ann Arbor Crafting With Grace arts and crafts show will be November 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at New Grace Apostolic Temple, in Ann Arbor. This indoor, juried show will feature very talented artists and crafters from around the state and country, and a wide selection of quality, handcrafted items will be on display and for sale. Shoppers are also eligible to enter drawings that will occur frequently throughout the day for handcrafted, artisan-made items. Children can enjoy the complimentary Kids Kraft Korner and face painting. A portion of the proceeds will be donated toward community programs. Cost: $2; free on- and off-site parking with a free shuttle service from the offsite parking. Location: 2898 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734-368-8897 or visit CraftingWithGrace. com. See Ad on pg 25
newsbriefs An Introduction to the Shamanic Journey Workshop Coming to Downriver
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hamanism is an ancient spiritual practice that anyone can learn and use in everyday life. The heart of the practice is the shamanic journey, which will be explored in a workshop, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of shamanism, including the different shamanic worlds, the journey, discovering your power animal, finding a teacher and using shamanism to guide you to your true path. Communicating with your pets, other animals and those that have crossed over will also be explored. Experiential in nature, this workshop provides opportunities for participants to perform several journeys throughout the day. Class size is extremely limited; RSVP is required. Cost: $90 includes workshop and organic lunch. Location: Trenton. For location details and more information, please email Petra4Pets@gmail.com.
Community Health Clinic Recognizes Esteemed Women of Michigan
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he third annual Esteemed Women of Michigan awards luncheon, sponsored by the Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic (GBCHC), was held September 24, at the Royal Park Hotel, to honor 25 remarkable Michigan women who give of themselves to make the world around them a better place. The luncheon also recognized Michigan’s rising stars with an essay contest—open to young women, under the age of 18—about how they are making a difference in their community. The GBCHC provides medical care, dental care and medications free of charge to the uninsured, underinsured and homeless populations in the area. Last year the clinic provided more than 4,000 office visits and filled over 7,000 prescriptions. It continues to operate thanks to many volunteer hours contributed by dental, medical and pharmaceutical professionals, as well as monetary donations from area residents. In 2013, GBCHC is moving to a new location and facility, courtesy of the Robert S. Peterson Family Foundation, where they will expand their services. In the new facility, GBCHC plans to offer classes on healthy living, cooking and preparing diabetic meals. The clinic welcomes the donation of goods and services to help with its expansion; please email to inquire about what is needed: Executive Director Pam Haratsis, PHaratsis@GaryBurnsteinClinic.org or Assistant Director Dr. Justin Brox, JBrox@GaryBurnsteinClinic.org
Trenton Educational Foundation’s Signature Event
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he Trenton Educational Foundation (TEF) was founded three years ago by a group of residents who wanted to help raise money to fund special projects and programs not covered by traditional school funding. TEF celebrates its Second Annual Signature Event, November 7, starting at 6 p.m., at Fratello’s Restaurant, in Trenton. In addition to both art and silent auctions, this year’s event features Trenton High School graduate J.J. Putz. The Arizona Diamondbacks’ pitching ace will retire his high school jersey among family and friends. The Trenton Wall of Fame, which was dedicated last year, will be inducting individuals that have contributed to education within the community. “Candidates can be an educator, administrator or Trenton graduate,” says TEF Wall of Fame Chair Tom Dickman. Cost: $50 per ticket. Location: 4501 Fort St., Trenton. Tickets are available at the Board of Education office, M&M Printing or Trenton City Hall. For more information, call Mike McCullough 734-671-0100 or visit TrentonEdFoundation.org.
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in a 2008 study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research. The program is presented by Isha Foundation, a non-religious, entirely volunteer-run, international nonprofit dedicated to cultivating human potential and fostering peace and global understanding. The weekend program with Sadhguru also features music, games, exhibits and high pranic, or lifesustaining, nutritious and delicious foods for Saturday/ Sunday lunches and Sunday breakfast. “It’s a life-transforming weekend,” says Barb Hernandez, a local volunteer with Isha Foundation. “Whether you’re new to yoga and meditation and looking to improve your health or mindset, or you’re experienced--maybe you’ve even taken previous Inner Engineering classes, you’ll learn so much about the power to change your health and your life.”
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Inner Engineering Health Living Event At Cobo Center
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ealthier living may be just a few deep breaths away, for those who experience “Inner Engineering” in Detroit this October. Sadhguru, a yogi and thought leader who has addressed TED conferences, World Nations meetings and authored more than 50 books, will bring his message of physical, mental and inner wellbeing, called “Inner Engineering,” to Detroit. The weekend conference is Oct. 12-14 at Cobo Center, with a free preview event in Troy Oct. 10 and many other free events around town leading up to the conference. Inner Engineering is a three-day immersion in the science and technology of inner health and wellbeing. Featuring guided meditations, asanas or simple yoga postures, powerful breathing and energy techniques and engaging discourses, the program offers practical wisdom and effective strategies for managing stressand bringing one’s entire system into alignment and harmony. Among the millions of people worldwide who have experienced Inner Engineering, the most commonly reported benefits are improved mental clarity and sleep quality, increased energy levels, the ability to better handle stressful situations, a greater sense of connectivity and joy in everyday life and even relief from chronic diseases such as diabetes, migraines, hypertension, depression and more, as reported
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Sadhguru is a yogi, mystic and visionary humanitarian dedicated to the physical, mental and spiritual betterment of all human beings. Sadhguru’s keen insight, clear vision and multifaceted understanding of social and economic issues have led to interviews on CNNfn, BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC, ABC Australia and Newsweek International. As a speaker, his opinion is widely sought after by prestigious global forums, including the World Economic Forum, the United Nations, the World Presidents Organization, the British House of Lords, Tuck Executive Education and TED, among many others. He is an ongoing Huffington Post blogger, and he co-authored the Amazon bestseller Midnights with the Mystic.
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Based on tested, scientific principles, the programs offer tools for optimal health, emotional well-being and professional excellence. The simple postures, meditation and powerful methods of selftransformation do not require physical agility or any previous knowledge of yoga. Inner Engineering, the flagship program, is conducted regularly in major cities around the world and features a powerful process that purifies the system and allows one to explore higher dimensions of life. For details and to register, visit www.bebreatheblossom. com/life. Phone: 313-451-4742. Numerous free local events taking place prior to the Inner Engineering weekend are also taking place. Follow updates on Facebook fan page Isha USA. See ad page 29.
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Washday Woes: Scented Products Pollute the Air
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ome scents make no sense for personal or planetary health. Using scented laundry products can release harmful—even carcinogenic—pollutants into the air, report University of Washington researchers. Their findings, published online in the journal Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health, show that air vented from machines using the top-selling, scented, liquid laundry detergent and dryer sheet contains hazardous chemicals. When researchers analyzed captured gases from dryer vent fumes after participating households ran regular laundry cycles using liquid laundry detergent and a leading brand of scented dryer sheets, they found more than 25 volatile organic compounds, including seven dangerous air pollutants. Of those, two chemicals—acetaldehyde and benzene—are classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as carcinogens, with no established safe exposure level. Benzene is linked to leukemia and other blood cancers, according to the American Cancer Society, and studies have shown that acetaldehyde can cause nasal and throat cancer in animals. “This is an interesting source of pollution, because emissions from dryer vents are essentially unregulated,” says lead author Anne Steinemann, Ph.D., professor of civil and environmental engineering and of public affairs. “If they are coming out of a smokestack or tail pipe, they are regulated—but if they’re coming out of a dryer vent, they are not.”
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ow levels of vitamin D have been linked to depression, particularly among those with a history of the disorder, according to what researchers believe is the largest such investigation ever undertaken. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center psychiatrists, working with the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study, reviewed the relevant results of nearly 12,600 participants from late 2006 to late 2010. They suggest that patients with a history of depression could benefit from a vitamin D assessment.
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The Phthalates–Diabetes Connection
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hat we place on our skin might increase the risk for diabetes, based on findings by researchers at Uppsala University, in Sweden. They noted a connection between phthalates found in cosmetics and plastics and the risk of seniors developing diabetes; even a modest increase in circulating blood levels of such chemicals doubled their risk. Monica Lind, associate professor of environmental medicine at the Section for Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and Dr. Lars Lind, professor of medicine, analyzed new information from a study that involved more than 1,000 70-year-old men and women in Uppsala. The participants submitted blood samples for analysis of various environmental toxins, including several substances formed when the body breaks down phthalates. Even after adjusting for obesity, blood lipids, smoking and exercise habits, the researchers saw a definite connection between blood levels of some of the phthalates and an increased prevalence of diabetes. The Linds also found that certain phthalates were associated with disrupted insulin production in the pancreas. Most people come into daily contact with phthalates. These chemicals are commonly used as softening agents in plastics and as carriers of fragrances in cosmetics, personal care products, air fresheners and scented candles.
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ew moms that are breastfeeding should abstain from caffeine, according to an interview with Dr. Ruth Lawrence published in the Journal of Caffeine Research, a peerreviewed publication. Lawrence says that because infants are not able to metabolize or excrete caffeine efficiently, a breastfeeding mother’s consumption of the drug may lead to caffeine accumulation and symptoms such as wakefulness and irritability in her baby.
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October 24 is Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Day
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he popularity of acupuncture in the United States is increasing steadily, according to a study of Americans’ use of the ancient Chinese energy-balancing technique, published in EvidenceBased Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Researchers found that in 2007, 6 percent of adult Americans included acupuncture as part of their regular health care regimen, up 42 percent from 2002 (at that time, the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine also reported that 60 percent of adults surveyed considered acupuncture as a treatment option). Most commonly used for pain relief, acupuncture is based on the theory that needle stimulation of specific points on the body’s energy channels, called meridians, corrects imbalances and helps restore health. Some Western experts believe that the needles stimulate pain-sensing nerves, which trigger the brain to release endorphins, the body’s pain-relieving chemicals. Former President Richard Nixon is generally credited with popularizing acupuncture in the West after he toured medical facilities during his visit to China in 1972. New York Times reporter James Reston, who was traveling with Nixon and underwent an emergency appendectomy during the trip, wrote extensively about the post-operative pain relief he experienced.
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Breast Cancer Links to Environmental Toxins
Post-Surgical, Short-Term Rehab Heartland Health Care Center – University 28550 Five Mile Road Livonia, MI 48154
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ew evidence that chemical pollution may be linked to breast cancer comes from a surprising source: a group of male breast cancer patients at Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base in North Carolina. Poisons in the camp’s drinking water, including benzene, a carcinogenic gasoline additive, perchloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE), are regarded as a cause; conditions at the base are also blamed for unusual rates of leukemia and birth defects. The worst period of contamination of the base’s water supply began in the late 1950s and continued for more than 30 more years. Because men are simpler to study than women— their risk of developing breast cancer is not complicated by factors such as menstruation, reproduction, breastfeeding and hormone replacement therapy—the epidemiologists may be able to conclusively link industrial chemicals with an increased risk of the disease for both genders.
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ABCs Keep Colon Cancer at Bay
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hat do Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower have in common? According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, these cruciferous veggies are associated with a decreased risk of colon cancer. Throw in a good measure of A’s, as in apples, and people can also reduce their risk of distal colon cancer, report researchers from the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research at the University of Western Australia and Deakin University, in Victoria, Australia. The investigation examined the potential link between fruits and vegetables and three cancers in different parts of the bowel.
Dentists Can Help Diagnose Gluten Sensitivity
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he mouth may be one place that signs of celiac disease or gluten sensitivity are manifested, according to a recent study by researchers at Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They discovered a link between the disorder and dental enamel defects and recurrent aphthous ulcers, or canker sores, and concluded that dentists can play an important role in identifying unrecognized celiac disease. Appropriate referral and timely diagnosis can help prevent serious complications.
Breast Health Screening Questioned
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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
Eco-Pioneer
Paying It Forward: Rachel Carson’s Legacy This year marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Rachel Carson’s seminal book, Silent Spring, which warned of the far-reaching dangers of deadly pesticides and was widely regarded as a catalyst for America’s conservation, clean air and water and environmental protection movements. Now author Laurie Lawlor and illustrator Laurie Beingessner bring her message to today’s youth in the children’s book, Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World. Carson’s life—from her childhood fascination with nature to becoming a college graduate and biologist to writing Silent Spring before her death in 1964—is told in easy-to-understand terms. An epilogue recounts her legacy for all generations. Carson encouraged readers to rethink fundamental values about the relationship between people and nature and not to suppose that, “Nature exists for the convenience of man,” as she put it. One of the vivid examples of life’s interconnectedness that Carson cited occurred in Clear Lake, California, between 1949 and 1957. To eradicate gnats, three sprayings of DDD, a cousin of DDT, were applied, killing western grebes that breed on floating nests. When scientists examined the dead birds, they found astounding levels of DDD and realized that it occurred because the birds fed on lake fish that fed on DDD-laden plankton, passing the toxic pesticide up the food chain in “a whole chain of poisoning.” Carson also warned of potential human cancers resulting from handling pesticides and eating contaminated fish. The state Department of Public Health consequently banned DDD in 1959 and the 2001 Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants subsequently banned DDT for agricultural use worldwide in 2004. Along with the enactment of many environmental laws, Carson’s work helped spur the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The advent of Earth Day, in 1970, led Mark Hamilton Lytle to write in his biography of Carson, The Gentle Subversive, that, “No event could have done more to celebrate the ideals that Rachel Carson bequeathed to the environmental movement.” Her legacy lives on.
Number Please
Let Your Fingers Do the Blocking With the advent of online access at home and ubiquitous use of smartphones, the traditional printed telephone book is going the way of the dodo. Yet competing companies across the country are still churning out the archaic directories and delivering them unbidden to millions of people annually. Many receive multiple publications that, although they can be recycled, still add up to a tremendous waste of resources and an unnecessary burden on landfills. Now an industry-sponsored online opt-out registry, YellowPagesOptOut.com, has been established to provide a convenient way for residents to choose which directories they want to receive or to stop delivery. At least 12 weeks are required to process an opt-out request.
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Tech Trash
Africa’s E-Waste Is Skyrocketing The collective economies of Africa are set on a course to produce more electronic e-waste than Europe by 2017, according to Katharina Kummer Peiry, executive secretary of the Basel Convention on Hazardous Wastes. At a recent Pan-African Forum on e-waste in Nairobi, Kenya, she attributed the exponential increase to population growth and the increased availability of mobile phones, computers and accessories. More recycling could be advanced, she says, by the fact that significant amounts of valuable metals such as gold, silver, palladium and copper can be salvaged from electronic devices at less cost than smelting them from virgin ores. Source: TerraDaily.com
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National Food Day is October 24 Sponsored by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest, Food Day provides a national focus for healthy food-related initiatives across the country. Get involved at FoodDay.org.
Food Fight
No More Hidden GMOs California voters face a food-protection milestone this November when Proposition 37, a citizens’ initiative, appears on their ballots. If it passes, California will be the first state to require labeling of a wide range of foods containing genetically engineered (GE) ingredients. Determined to defeat this first-ever initiative, some of the nation’s largest biotech and agribusiness companies have poured millions of dollars into negative advertising. Even more alarming is that much of the money comes from sources most shoppers would not suspect. “Consumers might be surprised to find out that brands hiding under ‘natural’ façades are in fact owned by multi-billion-dollar corporations that are contributing bushel baskets of cash to defeating Proposition 37,” says Charlotte Vallaeys, director of Farm and Food Policy at The Cornucopia Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting sustainable, organic agriculture via research, investigation and education. According to Cornucopia, recent polls indicate that nearly 70 percent of Cali-
fornia citizens support informational labeling. Proponents of Proposition 37 have contributed $3 million—a number dwarfed by the $23 million bursting from biotech and food manufacturer coffers to fight the measure. The California vote is crucial because many companies will find it more expensive to produce foods with GE labels for California while creating a different product line of foods for the rest of the nation. “Just as we’ve observed in Europe, where labeling of food containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is mandatory, we fully expect that when given a choice, consumers will choose organic or non-GMO products,” said Cornucopia Co-Director Mark A. Kastel. To help consumers identify and support organic brands whose corporate owners have contributed to Proposition 37 and avoid product lines committed to its defeat, Cornucopia has compiled an online guide and is sponsoring a petition. Learn more and take action at Cornucopia.org/2012/08/prop37.
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Sustainable development, as defined by the U.N., includes fighting poverty, social inclusion (including advancing the status of women) and protecting the environment. Building a sustainable future for the planet, say those involved, means addressing all three simultaneously. It demands the kind of real, immediate action so evident at Rio+20.
Real Results
Shaping the Future We Want Global Commitments to Catalyze Change by Brita Belli
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e don’t need another plan of action or more treaties; what we need are people that will begin to implement the commitments and meet the goals that have already been created and established,” explains Jacob Scherr, director of global strategy and advocacy for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), about the new thinking that drove this year’s Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The June conference brought together international heads of state, business leaders, nonprofits and activists to prioritize and strategize sustainable development. Unlike the United Nations’ annual climate change conferences, which led to the Kyoto Protocol in 1997—a legally binding treaty that
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set targets for greenhouse gas emissions the United States refused to sign—the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development is held once every 20 years. The theme of Rio+20 was simple and direct: The Future We Want. Moving away from political posturing and endless negotiating, the meet-up asked businesses, governments and charities to publicly declare their specific commitments and solicited the public’s ideas for realizing sustainability, all aligned with the priorities and opportunities of the 21st century. “With growing populations depleting resources, how do we keep increasing and ensuring prosperity while we are already using more than we have?” queries U.N. spokeswoman Pragati Pascale. “It’s a conundrum.”
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By the end of the Rio conference, more than 700 voluntarily secured commitments, valued at more than half a trillion dollars, were earmarked to address everything from protecting forests and reducing ocean pollution to building rapid transit bus systems and increasing the number of women entrepreneurs in the green economy. The NRDC launched CloudOfCommitments.org to track and publicize new pledges and make them easily searchable by region or category. Some commitments are breathtaking in scope: n International development banks have pledged $175 billion to boost sustainable transportation in developing countries; n Bank of America promised $50 billion over 10 years to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and energy access; n The World Bank committed $16 billion to boost clean energy, access to electricity and cookstoves in developing nations; n The New Partnership for Africa’s Development promised to achieve energy access for at least 60 percent of Africa’s population by 2040; n The European Bank offered $8 billion by 2015 to support energy efficiency projects in Eastern Europe and Central Asia; n Microsoft pledged to be carbon neutral across all its operations by the end of 2013; n The United States together with the Consumer Goods Forum (which represents more than 600 retail and manufacturing companies) committed to achieve zero net deforestation in their supply chains by 2020.
“With growing populations
depleting resources, how do we keep increasing and ensuring
prosperity while we are already using more than we have? It’s aconundrum.”
~ Pragati Pascale, United Nations spokeswoman
“The real action, the real energy, was the 21st-century aspect [of Rio+20],” advises Scherr. “I call it the ‘network world’, recognizing the number of players today. It’s not just national governments; it’s states and cities, corporations and philanthropists. In addition to the official meetings and negotiations, between 3,000 and 4,000 other gatherings were going on between business people, mayors, civil society organizations and others, presenting myriad opportunities to make specific commitments. We’re moving to a different dynamic.”
Sowing Seeds
The inclusive atmosphere is reflected in another new U.N.-sponsored international sharing website, FutureWe Want.org, featuring visions and videos relating to sustainability and solutions to dire environmen tal problems, such as turning global warming-inducing methane from China’s farms into a usable energy source; predicting periods of drought in Ethiopia to prevent humanitarian crises; and investing in solar power to bring electricity to 1.4 billion people around the world. More than 50 million people worldwide have submitted ideas for a more sustainable world, ranging from ways to increase public education to plans for stopping industrial pollution and better managing waste. “The huge public engagement in the conference is exciting,” says Pascale, “because
that’s really how progress will happen. People have to force their governments to take action.” The NRDC dedicated website is part of a coordinated effort to hold governments, businesses and nonprofits accountable and inform the public. The new U.N. websites facilitate a thriving discussion of what sustainability means and how it can be put into practice. “We want to continue the overall campaign and build upon it,” says Pascale. “Whatever frustrations people have with businesses, nongovernment organizations (NGO) or governments, we need to harness that energy and keep that dialogue going to give people a voice in making sustainability happen.”
Results-Oriented Role Models
State-based examples of sustainable development in action speak to widespread needs in the United States. Here are examples of five models worth replicating. PlaNYC: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s announcement of PlaNYC, on Earth Day 2007, signaled an historic moment. The people’s vision of a cleaner, healthier New York City, one that could accommodate 9 million predicted residents by 2030, aims to be a model for urban sustainable development. Its original 127 initiatives leave few sustainability stones unturned, including cleaning up brownfields, building more playgrounds and parks, increasing public transportation and bike lanes, implementing aggressive recycling, enforcing green building standards and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Two-thirds of the initial goals have already been achieved; the latest update calls for 132 initiatives, including a new set of annual milestones. Speaking at the Museum of the City of New York in 2009, Daniel Doctoroff, the former deputy mayor of economic development and rebuilding for the Bloomberg administration, called PlaNYC
“one of the most sweeping, most comprehensive blueprints for New York ever undertaken.” Most critically, all of its stated commitments are achievable (see Tinyurl.com/PlaNYC-goals).
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Evergreen Cooperative Initiative (ECI): Businesses and community groups in Cleveland, Ohio, determined that they needed to solve the problem of joblessness in low-income areas by creating living-wage jobs and then training eligible residents to fill them. They developed a new, cooperative-based economic model, based on green jobs that can inspire other cities with similar economic woes. The ECI is a community undertaking in which anchor institutions like the Cleveland Foundation, University Hospitals and the municipal government lever-
age their purchasing power to help create green-focused, employee-owned local businesses, which to date include a green laundromat, the hydroponic greenhouse Green City Growers, and Ohio Cooperative Solar, which provides weatherization and installs and maintains solar panels. The solar cooperative will more than double Ohio’s solar generating capacity from 2011 levels by the end of 2012 (see EvergreenCooperatives.com). CALGreen: Updated building codes may not generate much excitement until we consider that U.S. buildings
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includes fighting poverty, increasing social inclusion (including advancing the status of women) and protecting the environment. account for a lion’s share of carbon dioxide emissions (39 percent), and consume 70 percent of the electricity we generate. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) reports, “If half of new commercial buildings were built to use 50 percent less energy, it would save over 6 million metric tons of CO2 annually for the life of the buildings— the equivalent of taking more than 1 million cars off the road every year.” The California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), which took effect in January 2011, sets the highest green bar for new buildings in the country. It requires that new buildings achieve a 20 percent reduction in potable water use, divert 50 percent of their construction waste from landfills, use paints and materials with low volatile organic compound content and provide parking for clean-air vehicles. Multiple key stakeholders have been in-
volved throughout the process, including the California Energy Commission and the Sierra Club. “We really tried to bring together an entire spectrum of people and groups with different perspectives and expertise to build a consensus,” says David Walls, executive director of the California Building Standards Commission. “If we were going to put something in the code, we wanted to make sure it was right.” (See Tinyurl.com/ CALGreen-Home.) Renewable Portfolio Standard: Texas leads the country in electricity generated from wind power. One complex, in Roscoe, features 627 turbines on 100,000 acres that cost $1 billion to build. Much of the rapid growth of the state’s wind industry can be credited to Texas’ Renewable Portfolio Standard, legislation passed in 1999 that mandated construction of renewable energy, including solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, biomass and landfill gas, in addition to wind. It further mandated that utilities generate 2,000 megawatts of additional renewable energy by 2009, then 5,880 MW by 2015 and 10,000 MW by 2025. The 10-year goal was met in six years, and Texas has added many green jobs, increased tax revenues and provided security against blackouts, which is critical in the event of extreme heat or drought (see Tinyurl. com/TexasStandard). Edison Innovation Green Growth Fund: Clean technology is booming despite the economic recession and attracting serious investment funds. According to Yoga Retreat-resized.pdf 1 9/19/12
a report by Clean Edge, Inc., venture capital investments in clean technologies increased 30 percent between 2010 and 2011, from $5.1 billion to $6.6 billion. New Jersey entrepreneurs are upping their state’s potential in this arena with the Edison Innovation Green Growth Fund. The program proffers loans of up to $2 million for companies, research facilities and nonprofits engaged in producing clean energy technologies, ranging from energy efficiency products such as LED lighting to solar, wind, tidal, biomass and methane capture. A condition of the loan is that a project must employ 75 percent of its workforce from New Jersey, or commit to growing 10 high-paying jobs (minimum $75,000 annually) over two years (see Tinyurl.com/NewJersey-EDA).
Grassroots Leadership
Elinor Ostrom, the political economist who won a Nobel Prize in economics but passed on just before the start of the Rio conference, dedicated her last blog post to considering the event’s impact. Titled “Green from the Grassroots,” the post stressed the priority of a multifaceted approach to curbing emissions. “Decades of research demonstrate that a variety of overlapping policies at city, subnational, national and international levels is more likely to succeed than single, overarching, binding agreements,” Ostrom remarked. “Such an evolutionary approach to policy provides essential safety nets should one or more policies fail. The good news is that evolutionary policymaking is already happening organically. In theAMabsence of effective national 11:44
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and international legislation to curb greenhouse gases, a growing number of city leaders are acting to protect their citizens and economies.” She reported that even in the absence of federally mandated emissions targets, 30 U.S. states have passed their own climate plans and more than 900 mayors signed a climate protection agreement essentially agreeing to reach the Kyoto Protocol goals the federal government refused to sanction. Rio+20 built upon such bottomup commitments and pushed states and businesses to go further than they’d ever imagined. “There was an incredible amount of energized activity,” concludes Scherr. “Many people came away feeling empowered and encouraged, because they saw that the sustainability movement is truly worldwide. That’s going to be the legacy of Rio.” Brita Belli, the editor of E-The Environmental Magazine, reports for Natural Awakenings.
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CHILDREN FOLLOW ADULT EXAMPLES Enabling “We” Instead of “Me” by Michael Ungar
“If you want to be miserable, think about yourself. If you want to be happy, think of others.” ~ Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
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he phrase “connected kids” may describe youth consumed by Internet-dependent relationships. Yet these same young people still crave old-fashioned, face-to-face connections with the adults in their lives. With one parent or two, stepparents, a grandparent, aunts or uncles, older family friends, teachers and coaches—experience shows they all can help guide our children by showing the compassion that nurtures kids’ own caring instincts. Swedish futurist and author Mats Lindgren characterizes these young people, raised by the “Me Generation” (born in the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s), The MeWe Generation, for their efforts to balance a culture of individualism and their need to belong. He notes, “Although the MeWes travel and experience more than
any other generation before them, [in surveys] the small things in life still get the highest scores. A happy life is based on relations and companionship.” Family life, for better or worse, establishes the way children connect with others at school, in their communities, on the job, as citizens and as members of the human race. How can we help youngsters feel truly connected and learn to be responsible for themselves and others?
All Together Now The cycle we want to start at home encompasses compassion, connection, responsibility and citizenship. The alternative is selfishness, alienation, exploitation and disenfranchisement; terms we hope will not apply to our children.
If we want children to embody healthy and positive qualities and play an important role in family life and beyond, we need to understand how to enable kids to think “We” by outgrowing some of our own Me-thinking ways. To start, it helps to understand that when we ask nothing of our children— keep them from experiencing larger challenges and taking real responsibility for themselves and others—we risk spoiling them. Children that instead see and experience We-oriented caring for others and regularly participate in compassionate acts feel more attached to a community of family and friends. A child that feels noticed and embraced, and is then given opportunities to act independently of his parents, also will know what it means to be trusted. Parents convey, “I know you can do this.” A youngster that experiences this compassionate caring and trust will mimic such compassion, because it feels good to give and he wants others to acknowledge his worth. Also, having been allowed to suffer the consequences of some bad personal decisions (up to a point), he understands that his choices affect both himself and others. Given the opportunity to think things through for himself, he can make helpful choices instead of feeling forced to either resist or give in to what adults want. He knows how to show respect because he knows what it feels like to be respected. Acting responsibly follows naturally as a way to identify with others and demonstrate the strength of his connections and contributions to the welfare of others. It sews a child into the fabric of his family and community, which responds, “You are a part of us. You belong and we rely on you.” The child quietly says to himself, “I’m here” and “I count.” Listen closely and we will hear children asking permission to live their lives truly connected with us and with their widening circles of friends around the world. Michael Ungar, Ph.D., is a clinician and research professor at the School of Social Work at Canada’s Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He based this article on his book, The We Generation: Raising Socially Responsible Kids, published by Da Capo Lifelong Books.
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Financial Life Preservers: Help to Get Out of Debt by Kathleen Ruhl
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any Americans that are struggling financially may not know where to turn for help. Financial struggles can happen to anyone, no matter the socioeconomic background, race, gender, age or geographic location. Often hidden behind the disguise of having what everyone else appears to have, financial problems can be buried in outright denial. Here are positive steps that anyone can take to deal with financial distress. First, it is comforting to realize that no one has to be alone in these situations; this recognition is the first step away from the guilt and shame that keeps the struggle concealed in secrecy. Emotional support in the form of a therapist and local support group can help emotionally while one is learning the steps to change. The second step is to remember it took time to get into the financial bind, and it will take time to get out of it. When we feel overwhelmed and hopeless, it is important to talk to another person and not to go it alone. The third step is to make a commitment to delve into the reason for the present situation and to learn action steps along the way that will keep one from falling back into debt.
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Like a child on the playground first learning to climb, rather than looking at how hard the task will be, it is better to look where we want to go, at what is reachable, and to look for encouragement and help to proceed, little by little. It is important to feel good about small accomplishments and to reward oneself. Many resources exist for educating oneself on the topic of debt reduction and for getting started. Libraries and bookstores are readily available and stocked with books. Money management shows on television and radio feature experts, such as Suze Orman, Dave Ramsey, Jean Chatzky and David Bach, many of whom offer websites with free tools and step-bystep assistance. Often we do not realize just how much we are spending on a monthly basis; for example, if, every morning, we buy a cup of coffee and take-out food, it may seem convenient at the time but the reality is “Can we afford it over time?” Convincing ourselves that we’ve used a coupon, punch card (buy 6, get one free) or special promotions sounds great in budget-conscious theory, but if one adds it together month after month, the bigger picture emerges. Making a conscious choice
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to eliminate those types of habits is an easy way to quickly see a difference in having cash available for needs rather than wants. Another very useful tool is a budget worksheet, which can be found online and should be completed monthly, at first. It is important to do in conjunction with balancing your bank accounting. After three months of this, awareness of one’s cash flow becomes acute. It’s very important not to feel down on oneself at this point in time; instead, keep in mind the positive steps that have been taken. Continuing to fill out the budget worksheets every three months and reassess the steps that are being taken to change our spending patterns. A year of this exercise provides abundant revelations. Becoming aware of the relationship of debt versus income can be achieved by consulting with debt consolidation agencies (usually free) that also offer for-fee options for them to coordinate lowering all credit card interest rates by making one lower lump bill payment. They will pay the credit card companies per the arrangement agreement. Another option is to call one’s creditors and negotiate the interest rates personally. This is an exercise in patience but will
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angy mutt” may seem a benign enough term for a sorry-looking pooch, but behind the poor appearance can lie a troublesome health condition that causes many species of domestic animals, including cats, discomfort if not properly treated. Mange is typically caused by tiny, parasitic mites that feed upon the pet for nutrition, compromising the host’s health. Some burrow under the skin to lay eggs, which hatch and restart the mite’s life cycle; others stay on the skin’s surface and feed on pet dandruff.
Common Types of Mange Various types of mange share common symptoms: In infected areas, hair loss, redness, itching, irritation and scabs typically occur; more seriously, a pet’s skin may harden to a scaly condition. If untreated, mange can transform a dog’s skin into an uncomfortable, leathery and brittle organ. Stay alert to such appearances and act quickly. Sarcoptic scabies mange results from microscopic, oval-shaped, lightcolored mites that migrate easily between hosts. Prime real estate includes
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a pet’s ears, elbows, thighs, face and underside of the chest. Symptoms include severe itching and scratching that creates red bumps amidst crusty, thick skin, weight loss, lethargy and swollen lymph nodes. It takes about one week after a pet has been exposed to them for symptoms to appear. Unlike demodectic mange, sarcoptic mange can be transmitted to humans, causing a red rash similar to an insect bite. Pets that suffer from demodectic mange typically already have a weakened or compromised immune system,
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sometimes because of immaturity (such as puppies), malnourishment, stress associated with another illness, or even a hereditary issue. Under a microscope, demodex mites appear cigar-shaped. Common symptoms include hair loss, balding, scabbing and sores. Dogs are more susceptible to both types than cats. Localized demodectic mange usually occurs in puppies when mites migrate from mother to pup during early nurturing. In puppies, the mange often appears on the face, creating a patchy, polkadotted, balding appearance. Generally, pets will heal from this type of mange without treatment. Generalized demodectic mange presents a greater challenge, because it is spread across large areas of the skin. The pet may emit a horrid odor from secondary bacterial skin infections.
Diagnosis and Treatment If a pet shows symptoms of mange, consult a holistic veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment. Once diagnosed,
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it is vital to implement a full treatment. For cases of sarcoptic mange, this entails replacing the pet’s bedding and collar, plus treating all animals with which the pet has been in contact. Conventional treatment options vary. The irritating toxicity of most antiparasitic medications, such as ivermectin or selamectin-based products, makes them effective in destroying mites over several months but also creates problems for the pet if used improperly. Thus, a vet may also prescribe an anti-inflammatory medication; a natural option is plant-derived sterols such as beta-sitosterol, which acts like a cortisone steroid, without the immune-suppressing side effects. Antibiotics also are often prescribed to treat the secondary skin infections and ease itching. Natural antibiotics such as amoxicillin/clavulanate offer a more gentle choice than synthetics. Natural herbal ingredients further provide a safe and effective alternative to harsh chemicals. Garlic is popular for its natural repellent and antibacterial properties. Other natural insecticides, including wormwood, neem and lemongrass, help soothe irritated skin. A holistic veterinarian will address the underlying causes of poor health, especially in the case of demodectic mange.
Key elements in restoring optimal wellness include proper nutrition via a well-crafted natural diet and immune-boosting probiotics, plus supplements to meet the individual pet’s needs. From a holistic standpoint, bolstering the immune system with vitamins (like vitamin C and general skin and immune-supportive pet nutraceuticals) and herbs (such as Astragalus) help. Supplementing the pet’s diet with foods or supplements high in omega-3 and omega-6 also helps; sources of both include salmon and flaxseed. As with other types of parasitic diseases, it is critical that the owner comply with a veterinarian’s treatment instructions. If the pet is prescribed an antiparasitic medication for 90 days, for example, use it for the entire period, regardless of improvements. An incomplete treatment may interrupt the mite’s life cycle but fail to sufficiently destroy the entire population to prevent re-infestation. Dr. Matthew J. Heller is an integrative veterinarian and owner of All About PetCare, in Middletown, OH.
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ncient India and Egypt are known to have served up plant-based diets, but vegetarian cookbooks are a relatively recent American phenomenon. The genre debuted nationally in 1977 with Mollie Katzen’s groundbreaking classic, the first Moosewood Cookbook, sharing recipes gleaned from her restaurant and a collective coop in Ithaca, New York. Considered one of Five Women Who Changed the Way We Eat, by Health magazine, she has also hosted several PBS cooking shows. When Katzen first took up the cause, vegetarian cooking was earnest, if earthy, relying heavily upon such staples as brown rice, mushrooms and tofu. The options were limited for those that didn’t capitalize on a home garden or live in a cosmopolitan city.
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Growing up in Louisville, Kentucky in the 1970s, cookbook author and food blogger Michael Natkin remembers…“when vegetables were boiled until they begged for mercy.” Being a vegetarian then meant a commitment to a philosophy, not necessarily an expectation of flavor and pleasure. In 1981, an Indian actress and cookbook author introduced Americans to exotic vegetarian dishes from India in Madhur Jaffrey’s World of the East: Vegetarian Cooking. Still, without an Asian market nearby, hard-to-find ingredients like dhal (a lentil) or fenugreek (a seed) might have derailed attempts to make such recipes. By 1990, Chef Deborah Madison had contributed The Savory Way, which upped the quotient of colorful foods inspired by classic French cuisine. She
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revealed how plant-based dishes can be sophisticated and even glamorous. Today’s latest cookbook evolution speaks to the newest generation of vegetarian cooks’ burgeoning interest in tasty ethnic cuisines, home gardening and farmers’ markets as well as meatless meals. Natkin has pulled it all together in Herbivoracious: A Flavor Revolution, with 150 Vibrant and Original Vegetarian Recipes. From the standpoint of a well-traveled home cook, he also chronicles his travels and forays into flavorful, globally influenced recipes at Herbivoracious.com.
say that… the great majority of Americans would rather be considered healthy, rather than wealthy.” ~ Mike Weisman, president, The Values Institute at DGWB meat from smaller producers with higher ethical standards, it’s more expensive,” he says. “Even if you eat meatless only now and again, it’s better for the family budget, your health and the planet.” Natkin is well aware of the “dark days for vegetables,” when commerce dictated that varieties be chosen and grown primarily for their ability to withstand long-distance transport. Now, due to rising demand, more are grown for flavor, advises Natkin, and that makes vegetarian meals taste better and become more popular.
Why Vegetarian, Why Now? “Because vegetarian meals are good for you, tread more lightly on our planet’s resources and are kinder to animals,” Natkin responds. “The planet isn’t designed to support billions of meat-eaters. Plus, many are concerned about the methods of animal agriculture—think of industrial hog farms, for instance, which can be environmental nightmares. If you want to eat
Natkin further suggests, “If you want a sustainable diet, it must include foods that you like, not foods that you think you should like. They have to taste good, otherwise you won’t stick with it.” Natkin’s cookbook encompasses dishes from locales as diverse as India, Iran, Japan, Mexico and Thailand. His special touch is conceiving ways to convert traditional recipes to vegetarian variations while maintaining unique flavors and combinations of textures. From a deconstructed sushi to tofu tacos, Natkin coaxes the most flavor out of his ingredients—from cooking pasta in red wine, making “meaty” soup stocks with dried mushrooms or Parmesan cheese rinds to teaching uses of condiments like Japanese sesame salt. “The least successful cuisine for translation into vegetarian cooking is American comfort food,” he notes. He always encourages cooks to think creatively, not literally, when translating a meat-based dish to a plant-based equivalent. Instead of trying to do a
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faux turkey for Thanksgiving, for example, he recommends serving a main dish that looks celebratory and mouthwatering, saluting the traditional role of the centerpiece turkey in a fresh way.
Growing Trend According to a national 2012 Harris Poll, 47 percent of Americans eat at least one vegetarian meal a week. The Values Institute of DGWB, an advertising and communications firm based in Santa Ana, California, confirms the rise of flexitarianism, or eating meat on oc-
casion rather than routinely, as one of the top trends of 2012. Finally, New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman remarks, “When I ask audiences I speak to, ‘How many of you are eating less meat than you were 10 years ago?’ at least two-thirds raise their hands. A self-selecting group to be sure, but nevertheless, one that exists. In fact, let’s ask this: Is anyone in this country eating more meat than they used to?”
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bell pepper, garlic and a big pinch of salt, and sauté until the vegetables start to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the oregano, cumin and smoked paprika, if using, and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat. 3. Pluck the bay leaves out of the beans. Stir the onion mixture into the simmering beans. Remove the soup from the heat and lightly purée, using a stick blender, blender or potato masher. (A 75 percent purée leaves significant texture.) 4. Return the soup pot to the heat. Add more water as needed to produce a soup that’s moderately thick, but thinner than a stew. Taste and adjust the seasoning. It will likely need salt unless the cook used pre-salted canned beans. Add more cumin or smoked paprika to taste. Simmer at least 10 to 15 minutes to allow flavors to develop. 5. For the salsa, cut the oranges into sections and then cubes. Mix with the red onion, jalapeño pepper and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Stir in the cilantro immediately before serving.
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very product we use has a lifecycle, or duration of environmental impact. According to the State of the World 2012: Transforming Cultures from Consumerism to Sustainability, by the Worldwatch Institute, humans collectively are consuming resources equivalent to 1.5 Earths, or 50 percent more than is sustainable— and that’s before projected population growth. In short, we’re depleting more resources than the planet can replenish; hence, our personal consumption habits matter. In an ideal world, all the appliances, furniture and electronics we use and later discard would be “cradle-to-cradle,” or C2C, certified, a term popularized by German chemist Michael Braungart and American Architect William McDonough for describing products designed never to become waste. Such innovative products typically are made of both technical components that can be reused and biological components that decompose back into the natural world. Current examples of products that have obtained C2C certification include gDiapers—biodegradable cloth diaper liners that can be flushed or composted—and Greenweave recycled fabrics. But smart, sustainable design is not yet the norm, so we have to monitor our own consumption and waste habits to try limiting our support of polluting industries and contribution to ever-growing landfills. Such product assessments are challenging, because it’s not only about what happens after a cell phone, for example, is thrown into a landfill that takes an environmental toll. It also entails the chemicals used, toxins released and fossil fuels burned to manufacture and ship that phone. To help us sort out the best approaches, The Green Design Institute at Carnegie Mellon University has created the online Economic Input-Output Life Cycle Assessment (EIO-LCA) that crunches the numbers for commonly used products—from household cleaners to mattresses—to provide us with the bigger-picture impact. So, as their website explains, “The effect of producing an automobile would include not only the impacts at the final assembly facility, but also the impact from mining metal ores, making electronic parts, forming windows, etc., that are needed for parts to build the car.” The accompanying chart, using the latest available EIO-LCA figures, provides comparisons for some common products—from the most to the least energy-intensive—as well as recycling rates and suggested alternatives for keeping our own resource usage and waste load to a minimum. Brita Belli is the editor of E-The Environmental Magazine.
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“I see a world without sickness, sorrow or mental disturbance, in which we are living in perfect balance with abundant health and harmony. Reconnect with nature, and your body will take care of the rest. This is the beauty of self-healing.” ~ Dr. Ann Wigmore
Tribute to Dr. Ann Wigmore: Inspiration for a Natural Awakening by Joyce Olivet
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he Natural Health & EcoFest, a raw food and healthy lifestyle expo, to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 11, at Laurel Manor Banquet and Conference Center in Livonia, resulted from a desire to celebrate and help fulfill the vision of Dr. Ann Wigmore, a pioneering holistic healer and visionary who dedicated her life to teaching others how to achieve optimum physical wellness and mental health by consuming wheatgrass and other raw and living foods. The event is designed to inspire people to know that they can achieve vibrant health and transform their lives through a raw and living foods lifestyle. Born Ona Varapickas, Wigmore held a Doctorate of Divinity, Psychology and Philosophy and had a degree in naturopathy. She opened Hippocrates Health Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1956. The beautiful, seven-story brownstone on the corner of Commonwealth and Exeter Boulevard was a welcome sight for health seekers from all over the world, many of whom come suffering maladies of a physical, emotional and/or spiritual nature. She wrote a number of books, including Be Your Own Doctor, and was the first to develop practical sprouting of grains and seeds. Her indoor gardening techniques included using trays to grow nutritious and delicious sunflower greens, buckwheat greens, pea shoots, wheatgrass, and more. At age 84, she was able to easily climb and descend the stairs during her daily activities at Hippocrates Institute. Those that knew her
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observed that she had the spirit of a child and spoke with the wisdom of the ages. She died from smoke inhalation following an attempt to extinguish a fire at the Living Foods Center of the Ann Wigmore Foundation. Wellness is a conscious choice to improve our overall quality of life and health on a continual basis. Moving toward a lifestyle of eating raw and living foods usually happens through a step-by-step process. When people first consider the lifestyle, most of them say, “I cannot possibly eat all raw.” It is helpful to recognize that the lifestyle does not demand becoming raw in 30 days, six months or even a year. Rather, the journey is different for each individual. Tangible changes can occur after a simple beginning of eating just sixty percent raw and living foods. Embarking upon the journey to create a life filled with love, peace, joy, endless energy and higher consciousness is one of the most important, life-changing and profound things anyone a individual can do for herself. The raw and living foods lifestyle can be a natural and exceptional part of this transformation. Joyce Oliveto is a certified naturopath, certified nutritional consultant, and certified colon hydrotherapist. She is the founder of Health Horizons and the Natural Health & EcoFest, taking place at 9000 Schoolcraft, Livonia. For more information, email RawHealthEcoFest@ gmail.com or visit LivingSimplyRaw.com.
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Vitamin D For Health by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, B.S., D.C., N.D.
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itamin D is an essential fat-soluble nutrient that is vital for health, playing multiple roles in the body. A natural steroid hormone, it influences overall hormone balance. A profound anti-oxidant, D also works synergistically with calcium and magnesium to support optimal mineral absorption, influencing muscle and bone growth. Vitamin D helps the immune system fight infections and balances the inflammatory response. Yet, 70 percent of Americans are D-deficient. Vitamin D is made when ultraviolet rays from sunlight are received through the skin and the eyes. The liver converts it to calcidiol, while the kidney transforms it into its active form, calcitriol. Then, this active form is absorbed in the upper part of the small intestine. People that spend the majority of their time indoors, cover their skin with clothing or sun-block, or wear dark glasses do not take in adequate sunshine to get the vitamin D they need, and are usually deficient. Those with naturally pigmented skin do not absorb sufficient ultraviolet light to make enough of the nutrient, so they too are typically deficient. Adults and children have a 60 percent chance of becoming D deficient if they spend more than four hours per day on computers, playing video games, watching television, or doing other indoor activities. Vitamin D deficiency is very common among the elderly and the housebound. Without sufficient vitamin D, the body cannot absorb calcium in the intestines. People that have had gastric bypass surgery have difficulty absorbing calcium and also need to have their D levels monitored medically for life, according to the National Institute of Health, because the bypassed section removes sites of vitamin D absorption, as well. A vitamin D deficiency also occurs in adults that have decreased digestive function, such as low gastric hydrochloric acid production and poor gall bladder function, which results in reduced absorption of this vital nutrient. Furthermore, the gall bladder must produce adequate quantities of bile salts to emulsify fats and all of the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K). Improper vitamin D utilization will occur if the gall bladder produces bile that is too thick, or if stones are present. Deficiencies will
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continue following gall bladder surgery without ongoing supplementation of bile salts. Pigmented individuals appear to be at greater risk for deficiency because they do not absorb D nearly as well as do fair-skinned individuals through their skin. A young white male makes 20,000 units of D within minutes of whole body exposure to the summer sun (before redness of skin appears). Dark-skinned individuals need to be in the sun five to ten times longer to produce an equivalent amount, depending on the extent of their pigmentation, according to the Vitamin D Council. As people age, their ability to produce vitamin D from ultraviolet light decreases. With equal sun exposure, an 80-year-old produces only 50 percent of the D made by an 8-year-old. Lack of D weakens bone and muscle. Research published in Journal of Bone Mineral Research identified specific receptors for D in muscle tissue. They concluded that D deficiency results in muscle weakness and impaired balance, which contributes to the falls the elderly experience. Chronic musculoskeletal pain has been associated with vitamin D deficiency. There are only a few sources rich in adequate amounts of D: wild salmon, tuna, sardines and egg yolks. Since the 1930s the US Dept of Agriculture has mandated that processed foods be fortified with D to help prevent deficiencies. All milk, some brands of yogurt and orange juice, and some packaged foods, canned foods and frozen foods have vitamin D added, but in differing amounts. However, according to Dr. Michael Holick, author of The UV Advantage, ten tall glasses of D-fortified milk would have to be consumed daily just to get minimum levels of vitamin D. There are other foods that naturally contain some D, but at lower levels, which, when consumed daily, may help maintain optimal levels once they have been achieved; these include many fruits, beans, cauliflower, lettuce, onions, peppers, squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes and wild rice. Because food alone is unlikely to give you sufficient amounts of D, getting it from sunlight can be an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Nutritional supplementation is the last remaining option if sun, sun lamps and food
sources cannot maintain adequate levels. Chronic deficiency cannot be reversed overnight. It takes months of D supplementation and sunlight exposure to rebuild the body’s bones and nervous system. The sun is the best way to get vitamin D, but avoiding sunburn is advised. During sunny days, having legs and arms exposed to the sun for 30 minutes daily should be adequate. As levels of this nutrient improve and normalize, the risk of sunburn decreases. Toxicity from excess vitamin D during sun exposure does not occur because the body stops converting the nutrient after 20,000 units have been produced.
Supplementation and Testing A healthy body uses 3,000 to 5,000 IU of vitamin D daily. Avoid D supplementation on days of sunlight exposure, because supplements bypass the toxicity protection that the body has for sunlight exposure. Therefore, it
is essential to monitor blood levels of the nutrient periodically, if relying on supplementation as the main source. The Vitamin D Council recommends 10,000 IU per day for supplementation, since this is the amount produced naturally from skin exposure to the sun. Supplements come in two forms: fat-soluble (from cod liver oil), which is available in either liquid drops or gel caps, and a water-soluble form that is sold in capsule or tablet form. Both forms are equally effective in the body. It is important to note that levels of vitamin A above 3000 IU per day have a negating effect on vitamin D. John Cannell, MD, of The Vitamin D Council, reported that A, even in fairly low amounts, reduced the benefit of D, in a study published in British Medical Journal. Researchers concluded that cod liver oil contained a dose of vitamin A that was too high when used long term; they recommended multivitamins with low doses of A as the best option to prevent interference with D. Blood analysis is the only way to determine present vitamin D levels, and to establish the correct dose for
supplementation. Doctors researching the nutrient at the University of Toronto have found that amounts below 800 IU daily were unable to prevent vitamin D deficiency. ZRT Labs has recently made home testing of vitamin D possible. The convenient collection of blood from a tiny nick of the finger allows for flexibility of testing any time of day, month or following hormone therapy. This testing is more convenient than conventional blood draws, and less expensive, costing under $100. However, home-testing kits must be obtained from a physician. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D., owns TLC Holistic Wellness, located at 31580 Schoolcraft Road, in Livonia. She is a practicing chiropractor, wellness consultant and cellular hydration specialist and provides holistic and nutritional recommendations for people who want to improve their health. For more information and a listing of upcoming, free workshops, visit TLCHolisticWellness.com or call 734-664-0339.
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October 2 Women’s Health Class - 6:30pm. Join Kelley Cassise, a representative from New Chapter, for this free Women’s Health Class focusing on supporting normal cell growth in the breast and uterus. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208. VegMichigan Veg 101 – 7-8:30pm. Learn nutritional aspects of a plant based diet and taste samples. Find out how to transform a standard meal into a delicious plant-based (no meat or dairy) option. Registration required. All food demos vary monthly. Free. Whole Foods Market , 2918 E Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills. VegMichigan.org, 248-371-1400.
October 3 Let Me Hear You Rawr! Adding More Raw Foods to Your Diet - 6:30-8pm. Green Smoothie Challenge Wk 3 - Learn about the full 6-wk program and taste samples. Challenge runs from 9/19-10/24. Meets each Wed for support and new material. Sign up prior to the intro or at class. Drop-in-$20/class. Free Intro. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. VeggiePatti.com, 734-246-1208.
October 4 Veggie Singles Mingle - Detroit – 6-8pm. Single vegans and vegetarians. The first hour is happy hour - $1 off cocktails and $1-$3 small plates. The next hour is a casual dinner. RSVP required through Adventures in Veganland on Facebook. Seva Detroit, 66 E Forest, Detroit. Facebook.com/ groups/112529193595/, veganland@yahoo.com. Meditation & Markers - 6:30-7:30pm. Fun filled children’s guided imagery/meditation/drawing to relax minds, increase creative energy, and thought patterns. Inspire your children to what is beyond the normal classroom environment. $12, discount for siblings. BodyWorks Healing Center, 819 Mill St, Plymouth. BodyWorksHealingCenter.com, 734-416-5200.
October 5 Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic for Pets - 4:308pm. Protect your pets from illness even in this economy! Top quality vaccines and heartworm meds for dogs and cats at low prices. Tiny Paws Pet Grooming, 13498 Dix Rd, Southgate. BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098.
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‘The Voice in You and Me’ Book Signing and Talk – 6-6:30pm. Sabina shares her inspirational book. Talk followed by book signing. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208. Home party of the movie, fun and movement! – 6-8pm. After a cycling accident left him incapacitated, Tom Shadyac emerged with a new sense of purpose, determined to share his own awakening in his film called I AM. IAmTheDoc. com. Donation. Mind Body Balance, 105 East Front St Ste 304, Monroe. MindBodyBalance. com, 734-457-9003.
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savethedate EAST meets WEST Wholistic Fair 8am-6pm. Come Experience the best of both worlds, Eastern & Western healing modalities combined for revolutionary healing arts, products & services. Dynamic wellness presentations - Free. Bert’s Warehouse – Eastern Market, 2739 Russell St, Detroit. DrKeefa.com, 313366-5250. 17th National Solar Tour & Open House – 10am-2pm. See, touch and feel: 5.1 kW grid tied solar electric (PV) system, 2 styles of solar space heating, Solar hot water, Solatubes with new designer lenses, Solar attic fan. An Indoor Battery back-up generator. Videos of local solar homeowners. Bring your utility bills and see how solar works for you. Free. Mechanical Energy Systems Inc., 8130 Canton Ctr Rd, Canton. MES1. com, 734-453-6746. Back to School Nutrition Boot Camp by Life Balance – 10-11am. Primary foods vs secondary foods. Sugar and cravings. Eating for your blood type. Ayurvedic body types. Great grains and glorious greens. Exercise, exercise, exercise. Register online: KarenMikhail.com. $60 for 6 weeks. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-250-0613. Tadpoles – 10am. Nature Center. Children, ages 2 to 5, can have fun experiencing nature, playing games, making crafts and more. This month’s theme “Pumpkins”. Preregistration required. $4 per child. Nature Center of Oakwoods Metropark, 28700 Oakwood Ave, Flat Rock. Metroparks.com, 734-782-3956. Pet-Themed Craft Sale at Huron Township’s Applefest – 10am-6pm. Pet-themed crafts made by local crafters. St. Stephen’s School, 18800 Huron River Dr, New Boston. BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098.
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Srinergy Solar Tour – 1-5pm. Showcasing solarpowered homes, schools and businesses, starts with info and refreshments followed by a bus tour showing projects in Novi, Farmington Hills, Canton, Detroit and Ann Arbor. Registration: Donation $10/person. Srinergy Office, 24371 Catherine Industrial Dr, Novi. Srinergy.com, 248254-6477. Every Day Living Oils Class - 1:30-3pm. “Survivor Saturday” for Every Day Living Oils Class with Jill Young. Complimentary Zyto Compass Scans. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208. 3rd Annual Buster Bash – 5-11pm. Better venue, better catering, and tons of fun; Silent & Live Auctions included. Purchase tickets at TheBusterFoundation.rescuegroups.org $25; Roma Banquets, 32550 Cherry Hill Rd, Garden City. 734-252-8009.
savethedate Charity Wine & Beer Tasting - To Benefit Forgotten Harvest – 7-9:30pm. Over 60 wines, craft beers and a delicious variety of hors d’oeuvres, cheeses, fresh baked breads and other complimentary foods. Live music. Wines from Spain, Italy, France and California and Michigan wineries and local brew masters. $40. VisTaTech Center, 18600 Haggerty Rd, at Schoolcraft College, Livonia. ForgottenHarvest.org 248-967-1500
October 7 Pet-Themed Craft Sale at Huron Township’s Applefest – 10am-6pm. Pet-themed crafts made by local crafters. St. Stephen’s School, 18800 Huron River Dr, New Boston. BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098. Duck, Duck, Goose – Waterfowl Wisdom – 2pm. Join an interpreter for a workshop in waterfowl identification and a stroll out to the marsh to try out some of your new skills. Preregistration required. $3/person. Lake Erie Metropark/Marshlands Museum/NatureCtr, 32481 W Jefferson, Brownstown. Metroparks.com, 734-379-5020. Temple Community Gathering: free, to discuss Sexuality/Consciousness – 5-7pm. Join us at a regular gathering for seekers, getting a chance to connect and discuss openly on sexuality, consciousness, spirituality, and more! A great opportunity to ask questions and share on intimate topics you didn’t think you could talk about. Free. Dearborn. MysterySchoolofTempleArts. com, Contact Leslie Blackburn to RSVP and for location details. 313-269-6719.
October 8 Breast Health and Cancer Alternative Therapies – 6-7:30pm. Join us for a free Breast Health and Cancer Alternative Therapies Class by Kathy Peltier. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208. Trial Belly Dance lesson – 7-9pm. Ladies 16 and up, join us for a free trial belly dance lesson. Wayne Recreation Center, 4635 Howe Rd, Wayne. BlazingBellyDance.com, 313-506-3073.
October 9 Science and Engineering...for Kids ONLY! 7-8pm. The Kick Off reception…for everyone, not just kids!, Four part series aimed at teaching 1-8 graders Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Taught by engineering professionals or U of M, Dearborn students in a fun atmosphere. Suggested grade levels, but all ages are welcomed. Register in person or call circulation desk at 7913800. Free. Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George St, Dearborn Heights. DHCL.michlibrary. org. Cancer Prevention - 7:15-8:30pm. Find out what measures you can take to keep your body healthy. “Understand” the importance of lifestyle and diet in the prevention of disease. Come and learn how to take care of yourself! Must call to register. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd., Canton. CantonCenterChiropractic. com, 734-455-6767.
October 10 Pet Food Bank – 3-5:30pm. 2nd Wed of every month. Bring proof of your animals which you are seeking assistance for, see website for requirements. Trenton/Woodhaven Animal Shelter, 21860 Van Horn Rd, Woodhaven. BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098. Healthcare Class – 6-7pm. Dr Weng will be presenting the six facets of health & wellness. Knowledge you need to increase your health + Q & A. Must RSVP. Refreshments. Free. HealthQuest of Taylor, 23540 Goddard Rd, Taylor. Healthquest. us, 313-291-2500. Rethinking the Salad & Revving It Up - 6:308pm. Green Smoothie Challenge Wk 4 - Learn how to make delicious, nutritious, and nontraditional salads! Discussion on the importance of movement and adding activity to your routine to help get your body moving! $20 drop-in. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. VeggiePatti.com, 734-246-1208. Curious about Colon Hydrotherapy? – 7-8pm. Learn what you need to know, is it safe? What are the benefits? Join us for an informal discussion, Q&A and tour. Space is limited, call to reserve your spot 734-525-5400. Vivo Wellness Center, 15875 Middlebelt Rd Ste 200, Livonia. VivoWellnessCenter.com
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Healing Your Adrenals Naturally - 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about the major culprits that destroy your life by slowing killing your adrenal glands. Learn safe, natural drug-free solutions. Free. Dr William Civello, 34441 8 Mile Rd, Ste 116, Livonia. DRCivello.com, 734-525-9588. Dine & Dish with VeggiePatti – 7pm. On the fence about becoming a vegetarian? Questions about vegan lifestyle? Having problems figuring out what to eat on a gluten-free diet? Q & A sessions on vegetarianism, veganism, whole foods, gluten-free diets, and eating with food sensitivities. Free. Total Health Foods (Juice Bar), 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. VeggiePatti.com, 734-246-1208. Muscle Testing - 7:15-8:30pm. Learn how your body lets you know what it needs nutritionally through muscle testing. Discover the basic principles behind the scientific technique of muscle testing. Must register. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd., Canton. CantonCenterChiropractic.com, CantonCenterChiropractic@yahoo.com, 734455-6767.
October 12 please insert the green box calendar listing from the Sept issue on pg 38 – Inner Entineering w/ Sadhguru here Open for Business Conference – 9am-3:30pm. Oct is domestic violence awareness month, and this event is open to 75 survivors of domestic violence. Participants will learn to use opportunity, preparation, entrepreneurship and networking to become financially independent from abuse. NewSafeStart.org call 888-225-0326.
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Pet Adoptions – 3-5pm. Basil’s Buddies has many available cats waiting for their fur-ever homes! PetSmart Woodhaven, 23470 Allen Rd, Woodhaven. BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098. Evening Lantern Tours - 8:30pm. Nature Center. Hayrides, guided trail hikes, cookies and a cast of characters. Advance tickets $10/person. Nature Center of Oakwoods Metropark, 28700 Oakwood Ave, Flat Rock. MetroParks.com, 734-782-3956.
October 14 Start Living Expo – 12-4pm. Women of Wyandotte’s Annual Health Expo Forum. Cooking Demonstrations, Prizes and Giveaways! Over 20 venders in health-related products and guest speaker line up. $2. Kids get in free! Italian American Hall, 646 Biddle, Wyandotte. WomenOfWyandotte.com, 734-250-0618.
October 15 Immune Supportive Mushrooms - 6:30-8pm. Learn about Immune Supportive Mushrooms to help fight against cancer. Talk by Brian Glover “The Mushroom Man”. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver. com, 734-246-1208. Vitamin D to the Rescue – 7-9pm. Essential for overall health, learn how vitamin D acts as a hormone, anti-oxidant, immune enhancer, and is essential for bone growth. The different ways to get vitamin D will be discussed, including what foods to eat, & how to test yourself at home. Limited to 15 guests, 734-756-6904. Free, presented by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D., Holistic Physician, Clinical Nutritionist and the non-profit Foundation of Wellness Professionals. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia.
October 16
Health & Wealth Expo – 10am-3:30pm. Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment & Srere Women’s Care Fund of SanaiGrace Hopsital present free info, screenings, workshops and lunch. Realize your healthwealth connection. Free. NewSafeStart.org 888-225-0326
Natural help for children with learning difficulties – 1-2pm. Find out how you can help your child learn more effectively. Remove toxins from the environment, evaluate diet, food allergies and use proven nutrients to build the body. Free. Broad Family Chiropractic, 43423 Joy Rd & Morton Taylor, Canton. BroadFamilyChiro.com 734-354-9900.
Back to School Nutrition Boot Camp by Life Balance – 10-11am. Primary foods vs secondary foods. Sugar and cravings. Eating for your blood type. Ayurvedic body types. Great grains and glorious greens. Exercise, exercise, exercise. Register online: KarenMikhail.com. $60 for 6 weeks. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. 734-250-0613.
Veggie Singles Mingle - Ann Arbor – 6-8pm. Single vegans and vegetarians. The first hour is happy hour with drink and appetizer specials. The next hour is a casual dinner. Please join Adventures in Veganland on Facebook to RSVP. Roger Monk’s, 5400 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor. Facebook.com/groups/112529193595/
Thermography Class and Scans – 2-2:30pm. Join us for a free informational class on thermography. Scans will be available following the class. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-2461208.
Detox Using Essential Oils – 7-8:30pm. Ridding the body of toxins is an important part of creating a healthy immune system. Learn simple ways to detox the body using therapeutic grade oils and other gentle techniques. Must register. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropractic. com, 734-455-6767.
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Creating Healthy Habits - 6:30-8pm. Green Smoothie Challenge Week 5 - Learn easy ways to create healthy habits and remove the clutter from your life! We will also talk about a plan to restock your cupboards to support healthier habits and discuss obstacle avoidance so you don’t fall back into your old lifestyle! $20 drop-in. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. VeggiePatti. com, 734-246-1208.
Back to School Nutrition Boot Camp by Life Balance – 10-11am. Primary foods vs secondary foods. Sugar and cravings. Eating for your blood type. Ayurvedic body types. Great grains and glorious greens. Exercise, exercise, exercise. Register online: KarenMikhail.com. $60 for 6 weeks. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-250-0613.
October 18 Let’s Make this Crystal Care - 7:15-8:30pm. Learn about care of crystals, the energy of crystals and the use in healing. Focus will be on the crystals for chakras. Must register. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropractic. com, 734-455-6767.
savethedate 30-Day Raw Food Cleanse Dinner & Support Group with Ellen Livingston - Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm, Oct 18-Nov 15 in our uniquely beautiful gathering space on 5 acres in Ann Arbor. Save your spot now in this popular group cleanse! LivingYogaNow.com, 734-645-3217.
October 19
savethedate Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit 8th Annual Conference – 8am-6:30pm. A rich opportunity to hear speakers from national conference; attend local learnshops; join Young Bioneers Day; art, music, networking and delicious locally grown and prepared food. Oct. 19 to 21. Sliding scale based on ability to pay. Marygrove College, 8425 McNichols Rd, Detroit. GLBD.org, 313-717-6151. Wyandotte Third Friday Chili Cook Off – 5-10pm. Third Friday event where area businesses and chefs compete for prizes in the October Chili Cook-Off! Chili will be available for purchase. Carriage & Trolley Rides. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208. Vegan Chili Cook-Off – 5-7pm. Wyandotte’s Third Friday traditional Chili Cook-Off. All entries must be completely vegan – no meat, fish, seafood, eggs, dairy, or honey. Entrants should make at least one gallon of chili for sampling and should bring it in a self-warming container, such as a crock pot. Must arrive by 4:15 pm for set up. Must register with Total Health Foods by Friday, Oct 12. Free. The contest held at Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.
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Muskrat Club – Regal Eagles - 10:30am. Kids from kindergarten to grade 3 are invited to explore nature and history. This month we will be take a close look at our national symbol, the bald eagle, with the help of our resident bald eagle, Luc. Kids will make a neat craft relating to the eagle. Preregistration required. $3/person. Lake Erie Metropark/Marshlands Museum/NatureCenter, 32481 W Jefferson, Brownstown. Metroparks. com, 734-379-5020.
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11th Annual FREE Holistic Health Fair - 11:30am-6pm. Complimentary Massage, Yoga, plus 20 FREE Classes. Holistic Palooza’s Transformational Keynote Speaker, Mary Morrissey, will help you find your life’s true potential and how to achieve your dreams! Irene’s Myomossology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd, Southfield. 248-350-1400. See ad page 18. Thermography Scans - Thermography scans available - by appointment only. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.
October 21 Cancer in Pets - 1-2pm. Learn about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment using an integrative veterinary medicine approach that combines conventional veterinary methods with alternative therapies. Also brief discussion on breast cancer in dogs. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.
October 22 Sinus Class – 6-7:30pm. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver. com, 734-246-1208.
October 23 Spooktacular BooBerry Special @ THF Juice Bar - Oct 23-31. Spooktacular BooBerry Special - 10% off! Total Health Foods Juice Bar, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.
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Balance Your Hormones Naturally – 7-9pm. Suffer with PMS and symptoms of menopause? Learn about natural alternatives to address symptoms related to hormone imbalances and menopause, from a woman who’s been there. Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, BS, DC, ND. Free. Limited to 15 guests, call 734-756-6904.Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd, (3rd floor) Livonia.
October 24 Midweek Day of Recollection - 9am-2:30pm. This day of quiet reflection will help us to prepare more fully for the season when we celebrate the Word Made Flesh! $20- Lunch included. St. Paul of the Cross Retreat & Conference Center, 23333 Schoolcraft (I-96 @ Telegraph), Detroit. Passionist.org/StPauls, 313-286-2800. Yes I Can! Setting Yourself Up for Success - 6:30-8pm. Green Smoothie Challenge Wk 6 Lifestyle changes, setting yourself up for success, the social ramifications of your decision to change, and how to overcome negativity from friends and loved ones. $20 drop-in. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. VeggiePatti.com, 734246-1208. Honey for Your Health - 7-8:30 pm. Honey isn’t just a treat! Find out why and how honey has been used for centuries to help heal many conditions, and why the right type of honey is essential. Livonia Civic Center Library, 3rd floor 32777 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. Free. KarlWellnessCenter.com. Reserve your seat: 734-425-8588.
October 26 Trick or Treat Downtown Wyandotte – 5-8pm. Haunted House and Goodies. THF Store and services closed at 3 pm for the festivities. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, , 734-246-1208.
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savethedate Back to School Nutrition Boot Camp by Life Balance – 10-11am. Primary foods vs secondary foods. Sugar and cravings. Eating for your blood type. Ayurvedic body types. Great grains and glorious greens. Exercise, exercise, exercise. Register online: KarenMikhail.com. $60 for 6 weeks. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver. com, 734-250-0613.
October 30 Pressure Point Therapy & Stress Reduction 7-8pm. Certified Wellness Doctor, Dr. William H. Karl, D.C, guides you through step-by-step instruction of pressure point therapy with a partner and/or for yourself. Karl Wellness Ctr & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail. Free. Please register. 734-425-8220.
Essential Exercises 8-9pm Learn the six most essential exercises that will help you to improve strength, balance, and overall energy! A must for all ages and fitness levels. Karl Wellness Ctr & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail. Free. karlwellnesscenter.com Please register. 734-4258220.
ongoingcalendar All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication, and adhere to our guidelines. Visit HealthyLivingDetroit.com for calendar guidelines and to submit ongoing events. Gentle Flow – 11:30am-12:30pm. Serene, restorative practice. All levels. Yoga Shelter, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pte. YogaShelter.com, 313-884-YOGA.
October 31 Happy Halloween! - Come check out our organic candy selection! Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-2461208.
November 3 Crafting with Grace Craft Show – 10am-5pm. Juried indoor show featuring 50+ artists and crafters, complimentary Kids Kraft Korner w/face painting, concessions w/baked goods, door prizes & more $2 admission (12+) New Grace Apostolic Temple, 2898 Packard Rd, (bet. Platt & Stone School) Ann Arbor. CraftingwithGrace.com 734-368-8897.
November 7 Dr Wayne W. Dyer – Wishes Fulfilled Mastering the Art of Manifestation – 7-10pm. Do you love what you do and do what you love in life? Are you impatient, waiting for good things to happen? Join Dr Wayne Dyer and learn how to: dissolve personal limitations, invalidate your conditioned responses, make the change you’ve been yearning for, achieve your highest goals, get your wishes fulfilled. Ticket prices start at $25. Cobo Center, Detroit. HayHouse. com 800-654-5126.
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savethedate Natural Health & Eco Fest – 10am-5pm. See Dr. Brian Clement of Hippocrates Health Institute & Viktoras Kulvinskas! Catch food demos, view educational films, sample raw foods, talk with natural health & eco-friendly exhibitors, & more! $15 in advance, $20 at the door Laurel Manor Banquet & Conference Center 39000 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia. NaturalHealthAndEcoFest.com Deb Klungle 248-497-4189
Lincoln Park Farmers Market - 11am-4pm. Urban farmers market with farmers/growers, crafts vendors and specialty food vendors thru Oct 28th w/special Nov 18th holiday mkt. Southfield Rd Municipal Parking Lot, between I-75 & Fort St, Lincoln Park, 734-775-2267. Yoga Classes - 11:30am-12:30pm. Guided poses to warm the body. Gentle postures with optimal alignment. All levels, including beginner exploration. Donation based/not Free. BE NICE Yoga Studio, 4100 Woodward Ave, Detroit. BeNiceYoga.com, 313-544-9787. Yin (restorative) Yoga – 7-8pm. $14 walk in. Livonia Yoga Ctr, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia. LivoniaYogaCenter.com, 248-449-9642. Hoop Dance/Hoop Fit Sessions - 8:159:15pm. Hoop Dance Levels 1-4. NEW Hoop Fit sessions. Build a strong core, increase upper body strength and relax the mind and soul. $10. World of Pole Fitness & Dance, 32669 Warren, Ste 6, Garden City. WorldOfPole.com, 734-306-0909.
Basic Hatha Yoga - 8-9am. All levels $10. W Dearborn. EmbracingTheLotus.com. Lisa Phelps. kiyoda1@me.com, 313-410-3147.
SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 12pm. (2nd & 4th Mondays) Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit 2 mtgs free. Famous Dave’s, 23800 Eureka Rd, Taylor. Suzan, SMaxey22@comcast.net 734-287-3699. Lunch Yoga – 12-1pm. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org 734-282-9642. Kids Yoga – 4:45-5:30pm. Students ages 5 to 12 will gain focus, confidence, and body awareness while having fun with new friends, $8 per child. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com, 313-292-9642. Yogalates – 6pm. This class combines the benefits of both Yoga and Pilates. Increase your flexibility, balance and core strength. $10. Vixen Fitness, 1347 E Fisher Fwy, Detroit. VixenFitness.com, 866-900-9797. Yoga – 6-7pm. De-stress, relax, rejuvenate! $10. The Sanctuary, Chiropractic & Wellness Spa, 35275 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. Katie 248-880-3755. Healthy Backs Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Call for details. Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Dearborn. OneSpaceConnected.com/ EmbracingtheLotus.htm, kiyoda1@me.com 313-410-3147. Nia Technique – 7-8pm. All ages & fitness levels. $7. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.
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SWCRC Connections Bi-Weekly Networking Group –11am. 2Nd & 4th Tuesdays, free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. (New Time & Location) LaFontaine Automotive Group, Toyota bldg 2nd floor conf rm, 2027 Telegraph Rd, Dearborn. 734-626-7778. Tai Chi Class - 9-10am. Gain health and wellness, taught by AmenRa Menelik Jihunti, wear comfortable clothing, shoes aren’t permitted beyond the front door, please arrive On Time! Drop-in fee $10/class. SanKofa House, 658 Goldengate St, Detroit. SanKofaHouse.net, 313-366-5250. Gentle Yoga – 9-10:15am. Suitable for all levels. $14. TaylorYoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com, 313-292-9642. Foot Detox Tuesday – 10am-8pm. Walk-ins or call to make an appt. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.
Yoga Classes - 5-6pm. Enjoy health and wellness through a yoga class with MehmunaMichelle Jackson, wear comfortable clothing, shoes aren’t permitted beyond the front door, please arrive On Time! Drop-in fee $10/class. SanKofa House, 658 Goldengate St, Detroit. SanKofaHouse.net, 313-366-5250. Community Share Dinner & Activities – 6:30-8pm. Join us for a delicious catered meal, followed by contemporary worship, Bible study, classes, music, cards, and crafts. Please sign up for dinner each week. Suggested cost is $6 per adult, $4 for 4-14, 3 and under free. This catered, full meal is “pay-what-you-can”. Allen Park Presbyterian Church, 7101 Park Ave, Allen Park. AllenParkChurch.org, 313-3830100.
Tai Chi – 6-7pm. $5. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767. Qigong – 5:30pm. Harmonize your body and relieve stress w/this ancient Chinese practice of meditation through movement w/instructor Terrell Thomas. Open to all fitness levels, first class is free. New Center Yoga, 6080 Woodward Ave, Detroit. NewCenterYoga.com 248-703-6971 or 313-815-0007. Budokon Flow – 6:15-7:15pm. Experience movements that fuse the yogic, martial & living arts. 1st wk free. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pte Wds. Practice-Yoga.net, 313-881-2874.
Pranic Healing Clinic – 7- 8:30pm. Pranic Healing is a system of energy healing that helps to ease many illnesses, diseases, stress and anxiety by dissolving and disintegrating blocked energy. Must pre-register. Love Donation. BodyWorks Healing Center, 819 Mill St, Plymouth. BodyWorksHealingCenter. com, 734-416-5200.
Classic Nia – 5:30-6:30pm. All levels. $13. Body and Mind Fitness, 239 E Nine Mile Rd, 1 block E of Woodward, Ferndale. NiaBethSchedule.BlogSpot.com Beginners Pilates – 6pm. Guardian Martial Arts & Fitness, 30942 Ford Rd, Garden City. GuardianMartialArts.com, 734-266-0565. Yoga - Basic Hatha – 6-7pm. Call for details. $10. Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Dearborn. Lisa Phelps, kiyoda1@me.com 313-410-3147.
SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two mtgs free. Comfort Inn & Suites, 17600 Dix Rd, Melvindale. Mark Slagle, 734-671-5888.
Qi Gong and Yoga for Real Bodies and Yoga Nidra – 6-7:15pm. Qi Gong is ancient Chinese exercise. No exp needed, provides stress relief and focus. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org, 734-282-9642.
Chakra Yoga – 11am-12pm. Vinyasa class led by certified yoga instructor Courtney Conover. Experience a practice that’s designed to help balance chakras, includes both standing and seated yoga postures. All levels are welcome. $14. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com.
Swim with your Puppy – 1-4pm. For all breeds younger than 2 yrs old. Pool 4ft deep and heated to 90 degrees. Private sessions, so RSVP required. $13. Me & My Shadow, 29855 Ford Rd, Garden City. MeAndMyShadowLLC. com, 734-525-9500.
Wyandotte Farmers Market - 127pm. Join Total Health Foods at the Wyandotte Farmers Market! thru Oct 18. WyandotteFarmersMarket.com. Wyandotte Farmers Market, First and Elm, Wyandotte. 734-246-1208.
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Tai Chi Classes - 7:15-8:15pm. Gain health and wellness, taught by AmenRa Menelik Jihunti, wear comfortable clothing, shoes aren’t permitted beyond the front door, please arrive On Time! Drop-in fee $10/class. SanKofa House, 658 Goldengate St, Detroit. SanKofaHouse.net, 313-366-5250. Cardio Kickboxing – 7:45-8:45pm. Ages 13 and up. $5. Michigan Karate Academy, 23753 Van Born Rd, Taylor. 313-292-9214. Prenatal Yoga – 7:45-8:45pm. $14. Northville Yoga Center, 200 S Main St Unit B, Northville. NorthvilleYogaCenter.com, 248-449-9642.
Vinyasa Yoga – 9-10:15am. Flowing sequence, suitable for all levels. $14. TaylorYoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com, 313292-9642.
Zommer Yoga - 10:30-11:30am. Chair Yoga. Safe, low-impact workout with cross training benefits. Enhance flexibility, mobility, bone density, and strength. Good for active seniors. $10. Mind Body Balance, 105 E Front St, Ste 304, Monroe. MindBodyBalance.com, 734-457-9003. Yoga Classes - 1:30-2:30pm. Enjoy health and wellness through a yoga class with MehmunaMichelle Jackson, wear comfortable clothing, shoes aren’t permitted beyond the front door, please arrive On Time! Drop-in fee $10/class. SanKofa House, 658 Goldengate St, Detroit. SanKofaHouse.net, 313-366-5250.
RAMA-CHI, Self Help LYMPHATIC MASSAGE - 10-11am. Gain insight to the ancient knowledge and experience health improvement and spiritual development. An easy to learn set of exercises designed to relax, strengthen and balance the body and open the mind to Spirit. Learn to master the principals of meditation and harmonious body movement. $10. Dr. William Brown, ND, PhD, LMT. 31224 Mulfordton St, #120, Farmington Hills. TheFoundationForHolisticHealthTherapy.com, 248-416-3313. Beginner Pole Dance – 11am. This 60-minute class is taught in a sequential format featuring beginner transitions, floor work and spins. No experience required. $10. Vixen Fitness, 1347 E Fisher Fwy, Detroit. VixenFitness.com, 866900-9797.
Detroit Eastern Market – 5am-5pm. Market Fresh & EBT accepted. 2934 Russell St, bet Mark & Gratiot, Detroit. DetroitEasternMarket.com Qigong – 8am. Harmonize your body and relieve stress w/this ancient Chinese practice of meditation through movement w/instructor Terrell Thomas. Open to all fitness levels, first class is free. New Center Yoga, 6080 Woodward Ave, Detroit. NewCenterYoga.com 248-703-6971 or 313-815-0007.
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Kid’s Yoga - 4:30-5:30pm. Ages 7-12 years old. Learn basic postures, activities, and games. $10. Mind Body Balance, 105 E Front St, Ste 304, Monroe. MindBodyBalance.com, 734457-9003. Yoga Classes - 11:30am-12:30pm. Guided poses to warm the body. Gentle postures with optimal alignment. All levels, including beginner exploration. Donation based/not Free. BE NICE Yoga Studio, 4100 Woodward Ave, Detroit. BeNiceYoga.com, info@BeNiceYoga. com, 313-544-9787.
Tai Chi Class - 3:30-4:30pm. Gain health and wellness, taught by AmenRa Menelik Jihunti, wear comfortable clothing, shoes aren’t permitted beyond the front door, please arrive On Time! Drop-in fee $10/class. SanKofa House, 658 Goldengate St, Detroit. SanKofaHouse.net, 313-366-5250.
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HEALTH COUNSELING NATURAL CONCEPTS HEALTH COUNSELING Theresa Edmunds, CHC 734-307-3226 theresaedmunds@hotmail.com www.theresaedmunds.com Have a child with ADHD or Spectrum disorders? Diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or glutenintolerance? Suffering from digestive issues? Theresa Edmunds is a Certified Health Counselor who helps her clients feel better and create lasting health. Call and schedule your free initial consultation today.
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Certified naturopathic doctor offers acupuncture treatments, nutritional counseling, massage raindrop therapy, and biomeridian testing for a variety of issues. Additional training in neuromuscular response testing for food sensitivities, chemicals, heavy metals, or virus, bacteria, fungus or parasites. She works out of several clinics in Canton or Livonia. Call to schedule an appt today to get your health back on track.
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30935 Ann Arbor Trail Westland, MI 48185 734.425.8220 KarlWellnessCenter.com
Certified Wellness Doctor with over 30 years experience, Dr. William H. Karl, D.C., is dedicated to helping his patients obtain optimal healthutilizing whole food supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedies, nutritional consultation, allergy elimination/reprogramming techniques, detoxification programs, advanced chiropractic care, cold laser, and Neurological Relief Techniques for Fibromyalgia and pain management.
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Dr. Oliver is a medical doctor Board Certified by the American Holistic Medical Association. She has over 15 years experience helping people achieve their optimal health with the use of foods, herbs and natural remedies. If needed Dr. Oliver has the knowledge and ability to help you effectively use conventional treatments, including chelation therapy, intravenous Vitamin C, and nutritional I.V.s. Come experience truly wholistic care!
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Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D. owns TLC Holistic Wellness in Livonia. She is a practicing chiropractor, naturopath and wellness consultant, who for 25 years has provided holistic and nutritional recommendations using whole food supplements. Visit www.TLCHolisticWellness. com for more health information, and free public workshop dates, or call (734) 664-0339.
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YOGA YOGA 4 PEACE 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd., Southgate Mi 48195 www.y4peace.org Yoga 4 Peace is a non-profit yoga studio that offers classes on a donation basis. We have a wide variety of classes for every level. We offer Classes, Workshops, Retreats and Teacher Training.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES LOOKING FOR WORKSHOP SPACE? Want to expand or relocate your holistic practice? Tecumseh Wellness Center has workshop and session rental space availability by the hour or day. Our rooms are permanently set up for massage, Reiki, hypnotherapy, and nutritional coaching. Call 517.301.4701
HELP WANTED WORK FROM HOME Commission only position for sales research and generating leads. If you enjoy connecting with new people and building relationships, and you can average 3 - 4 hours of solid work time per day, this might be a great opportunity for you. A home computer with an internet connection is needed, along with basic computer skills. Flexible work schedule. Email your resume to mdemo@ HealthyLivingDetroit.com
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HEALTH STUDIES WANTED 10 PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN A 21 DAY WATER STUDY. Need participants suffering with fatigue, fibromyalgia, acid reflux, acid indigestion, GERD and other digestive issues.Call (248) 382-8668 to leave your name and phone number. You will be called back to see if you qualify.
NATURAL HEALTH AND ECOFEST – Some of the tasks during the day will be assisting at the Registration Desk at the door for entry into the event, assisting the Exhibitors and Restaurants when entering the event and assisting with handing out samples from the Food Demos. Additionally, volunteers will be needed for tasks prior to the EcoFest such as, making phone calls, contacting the Exhibitors and Raw Food Restaurants and helping put the program together. Please contact us at Team@ NaturalHealthandEcoFest.com
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CITY YEAR NEEDS YOU!-Want to help Detroit’s students stay in school and on track to succeed? City Year, a national education-focused organization, is accepting applications to serve with City Year Detroit (and 23 other U.S. cities) during the 2013-2014 school year. City Year’s AmeriCorps members serve as full time tutors, mentors and role models in some of our nation’s highest need schools. Learn more at www. cityyear.org/joinus.
VOLUNTEERING A R E Y O U A H O S P I TA B L E , COMPASSIONATE AND WELCOMING PERSON? If so, we welcome you to join our team of volunteers at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center. There are numerous volunteer opportunities available once you have received the proper training. Please email Roz at rsalter@passionist.org or call 313-286-2805 for information.
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B A S I L’ S B U D D I E S I S S E E K I N G VOLUNTEERS FOR ACTIVITIES INVOLVING PEOPLE AND ANIMALS. If you’re interested, please email info@ basilsbuddies.org or call 734-926-1098 for more info. Thank you for caring about the animals! DEARBORN ANIMAL SHELTER SEEKS LOVING HOMES FOR ADOPTABLE ANIMALS. There are many dogs, kittens and senior felines. Financial support is always appreciated for those interested in helping but not choosing to adopt a pet. Want to volunteer? We can use your help. Visit online www. DearbornAnimals.org or call 313-943-2697
E A R T H W O R K S U R B A N FA R M VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9am-12:30pm; Regular Volunteer Hours: Please join us after working in the gardens for lunch in the soup kitchen on Wednesdays. All volunteers, please meet at Capuchin Soup Kitchen at 1264 Meldrum, Detroit, MI unless noted differently. For individual volunteers, feel free to just come on by. No need to RSVP. For groups, please contact us in advance to schedule a day. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather and work. Long pants and closed toe shoes are required. For info, please contact us at sbernardo@cskdetroit.org or call (313) 5792100 x 204.
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Chiropractic Care Help for Common Complaints by Kathleen Barnes
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ost people visit a chiropractor because they are in pain and seeking relief, although some initially visit for general health,” says Keith Overland, president of the American Chiropractic Association and a practicing chiropractic physician in Norwalk, Connecticut. “Every doctor of chiropractic should first perform a complete and thorough exam and develop a diagnosis to determine the best approach to the patient’s condition.” Rick Burns, a doctor of chiropractic and professor of chiropractic technique at Palmer College of Chiropractic, in Davenport, Iowa, notes that more than 100 techniques and endless permutations of adjustments and thrusts can be used to help bring the body back into alignment and health. “Most chiropractors integrate several methods, depending on the needs of the patient,” he says. While chiropractors undergo four years of post-graduate training, like medical doctors, they specialize in, “… making certain the brain communicates 100 percent of the time through the
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spinal cord to the nerves,” explains Burns. Miscommunication between the brain and the nerves caused by spinal misalignments, called subluxations, are at the heart of the science of chiropractic adjustment. Most chiropractic schools give students a basic toolbox of techniques before individual practitioners go on to obtain certification in advanced techniques; much like medical specializations, says Overland. His specialties include treating sports injuries and he has many Olympic athletes as patients.
Most Common Techniques
Diversified: This catch-all term encompasses the short thrust spinal adjustment approach used by an estimated 80 percent of all chiropractors, says Dr. Cynthia Vaughn, an Austin, Texas-based chiropractor and member of the board of governors of the American Chiropractic Association. It is characterized by what is called the high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust (HVLA), resulting in the popping sound
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familiar to most people that have experienced chiropractic care. Although the adjustment is painless, some patients instinctively tense their muscles. “Adjustment is a sneak attack, ‘My reflexes being faster than yours,’” remarks Burns. “The average muscle contracts in about a quarter of a second. We do a lot of speed training so we can do the adjustment in one-tenth of a second.” Activator: The activator technique, used by about 20 percent of chiropractors as part of an integrated practice, employs a small, spring-loaded, rubbertipped device, slightly larger than a pen, which applies a small amount of force to a specific area. It makes a stapler-like sound and the recipient usually feels only slight pressure. “Not everybody can tolerate the more aggressive manipulation that is performed as a foundation in chiropractic, especially elderly people or very young children,” says Overland. “The activator technique claims to be faster, more specific and less forceful than manual adjustment.” Applied kinesiology: Also known as muscle testing, applied kinesiology evaluates muscle strength at various specific points to help determine if a specific type of adjustment or even a nutritional supplement might be helpful to an individual patient as a treatment. This individualized treatment is popular among chiropractors and their patients. “It is a way to glean a tremendous amount of diagnostic information to specifically tell where the subluxations (imbalances) are,” says Vaughn, “and is used by about 20 percent of chiropractors.” Sacro-occipital technique (SOT): Another form of non-forceful adjustment, SOT usually involves having the patient lie face down on a table. Inserting a variety of wedges asymmetrically distributed under the pelvis creates a helpful torque. “Gravity causes the adjustment to happen very subtly in about 10 minutes,” explains Vaughn. “It is effective for the elderly and people with osteoporosis that can’t tolerate more vigorous adjustments.” Gonstead: Similar to the HVLA technique, a Gonstead approach pays particular attention to the lower spine
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Threatened Species Rebound by April Thompson
Waking up with a stiff neck or shoulder or back pain sends 20 million Americans to the chiropractor each year. ~ American Chiropractic Association and the effects of its misalignments on the rest of the body. These practitioners generally prefer to adjust the neck with the patient in a sitting position. More than half of all chiropractors use some form of the Gonstead technique. It involves detailed structural analysis of the spine, which can include various types of palpitation, nervoscope analysis of heat and nerve pressure along the spine, and X-rays. “All of these techniques require extensive education and thousands of hours of training,” concludes Overland. Adds Burns, “Each patient is evaluated and diagnosed individually. So try different techniques and see what works for you. The goal is to unlock the body’s ability to heal itself.” Kathleen Barnes is a natural health advocate, author and publisher. 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health: A Take Charge Plan for Women, written with Dr. Hyla Cass, is among her many books. Visit KathleenBarnes.com.
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he founders of the United States chose the magnificent and pervasive bald eagle—a bird unique to North America and sacred to many Native American tribes—as a symbol of their proud and flourishing new nation, but by 1967, it was on the brink of extinction. When the combination of habitat loss, pesticide use and other factors landed it on the endangered species list, the country rallied. Conservation organizations, indigenous tribes, businesses, individual citizens and government at all levels worked together to strengthen the numbers of this national icon, which had dwindled to 417 breeding pairs in the lower 48 states, despite the fact that the species was doing well in Alaska and Canada. Captive breeding programs, law enforcement efforts, habitat protection around nest sites and the banning of the toxic pesticide DDT all contributed to the recovery plan, spearheaded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Today, the bald eagle is again soaring high— just five years after being removed from the list some 10,000 pairs now make their nests in the lower 48. More than 40 percent of the world’s millions of species have similarly suffered and are now in critical condition, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature; new threats like climate change make their
futures ever more tenuous. Yet the bald eagle’s stunning comeback proves that being labeled an endangered species isn’t necessarily a death sentence. The California condor, peregrine falcon and black-footed ferret are among many animals that have returned from the verge of extinction via protective actions taken under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Other decimated populations targeted by international conservation efforts, from Rwanda’s mountain gorillas to India’s wild tigers, also show encouraging signs of recovery. Rhinos, for example, are returning to the African wilderness thanks to community-based, public/private conservation programs that fight poaching, habitat loss and other human threats to this prehistoric creature. Since its launch in 1997, the World Wildlife Fund’s African Rhino Programme estimates that the white and black rhino population on the continent has more than doubled, from approximately 11,000 to 25,000. For wildlife success stories across America, visit fws.gov/endangered. To learn of progress among other global species and how to help, explore Priority Species at Panda.org. April Thompson regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings. Connect at AprilWrites.com.
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Green Gendering
Women Leaders Combat Climate Change A new study in the journal Social Science Research observes that, “Controlling for other factors, in nations where women’s status is higher, CO2 emissions are lower.” Christina Ergas and Richard York, sociologists at the University of Oregon–Eugene, found that the nations in which women have higher political status—based on how long they’ve had the right to vote and representation in parliament and ministerial governments—also have more ecologically sound outcomes than those that do not. Such outcomes included ratifying a greater number of environmental treaties, more scientific knowledge of climate change, a perception of environmental risks as more threatening and less optimism about the potential to solve problems by relying solely on technology. Source: Grist.org
Developing Problem The Case to Save Swampland
An out-of-the-way quagmire or boggy boondock off a lonely road might seem like just so much wasteland rather than something to be concerned about when it’s paved over for a new strip mall or big-box store. But citizens are realizing that these plots where land meets water provide a vital and valuable ecological function. In addition to nurturing essential biodiversity, wetlands purify water, produce fish, store carbon dioxide that would otherwise increase global warming and protect shorelines from floods, storm surges and erosion. “When we lose wetlands, we’re losing something we won’t recover for years,” remarks Dr. Moreno-Mateos, a wetland ecologist at the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, at Stanford University. “When people develop that huge shopping mall, it will take centuries to restore the functions we had before.” After-the-fact restoration efforts yield far more limited benefits. Source: plosBiology.org
Busty Justice
October is Bra Recycling Month The is na-
Bra Recyclers, a Gilbert, Arizona-based textile recycling company, is celebrating the third annual Bra Recycling Month during October. The intent to collect new and gently used and cleaned bras for interested women tionwide. Healthiest options are non-underwire garments—Dr. John McDougall, in his book, The McDougall Program for a Healthy Heart, notes that constricting bras have been implicated in the rise of benign, non-cancerous but often painful breast cysts and lumps. Bra Recyclers CEO Elaine Birks-Mitchell states, “The month-long campaign ties directly into breast cancer and domestic violence awareness. The Bra Recyclers believe every woman and girl should not have to worry about something as simple as a bra as they transition back to self-sufficiency or being cancer-free. The results are enhanced selfesteem and encouragement and strength to carry on.” To participate, visit BraRecycling.com.
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Jurassic Ark
Extinction is Not Forever Tiny organisms that vanished from the Earth’s biosphere eons ago are still around—they’re just buried under miles of polar ice sheets in Antarctica and Greenland. As the forces of climate change cause the ice to melt faster every year, John Priscu, a professor of ecology at Montana State University and pioneer in the study of Antarctic microbiology, predicts that bacteria and other microbes could awaken from their hibernation and threaten contemporary species. Priscu notes, “It’s a way of recycling genomes. You put something on the surface of the ice and a million years later, it comes back out.” He has spent the past 28 summers near the South Pole, finding living bacteria in cores of 420,000-year-old ice and multiplying them in his laboratory. Other researchers report bringing far older bacteria back to life. Thawing glaciers could also churn out enormous compost piles of decaying biomass. It’s estimated that all the carbon from organic matter in and under the ice sheets, if converted to carbon dioxide, would equal a decade’s worth of emissions from today’s vehicles worldwide. Not all of the carbon would convert directly to greenhouse gases, but any release would add to the huge amount already expected from thawing permafrost. “This is a big pool of carbon to be considered,” Priscu warns. “We really should look at this.” Source: TheDailyClimate.org (Tinyurl. com/AntarcticBacteria)
fitbody Team Up and Have a Ball
Warm Winter Workouts by Randy Kambic
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uring seasons of extreme weather, those that prefer to exercise indoors can complement the individual huffing and puffing sounds of gyms and fitness clubs with the social shouts of competitive community sports. Fall is an ideal time to sign up for winter leagues to take advantage of the flip side of outdoor summer leagues. Here we can continue playing what many of us enjoyed as kids—volleyball, basketball and bowling; a welcoming facility is likely just a short distance away.
V-Ball and B-Ball Action
“Many facilities use their gyms for basketball leagues two or three nights a week and set up volleyball nets on the other nights,” notes Bill Beckner, research manager with the National Recreation and Park Association. He reports that in season, there is more open play in basketball, especially on weekends, and also during weekday lunch hours for workers. YMCA/YWCAs, as well as some public school gymnasiums, welcome adults to play either basketball or volleyball. Opportunities include after school, on weekends and during semester breaks. While beach volleyball competitions continue to garner more media attention, indoor volleyball has remained consistently popular. USA Volleyball, the sport’s national governing body, has 40 regional associations that provide access to grassroots play, as well as
organized competitions. Business team leagues also exist in many cities and towns, as well as informal gatherings of friends that simply meet up. With six people per side, it’s fun to rotate positions and learn to serve, block the ball, set up a teammate and return or spike it over the net. According to Beckner, “Early Boomers enjoy the camaraderie and generally find volleyball less physically demanding than basketball.” He reports that co-ed volleyball is also popular with young adults, and he anticipates even more interest following the Summer Olympics. Participating in either sport may lead to minor injuries without proper equipment. To help prevent ankle sprains from an awkward landing, Paul Ullucci, of East Providence, Rhode Island-based Ullucci Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy, recommends tightly fitting, hightop sneakers. “Lace them all the way up and tie them tightly,” he says. For some, he also advises an ankle brace over socks for even more support. Because fingers may get bent by the ball, “Taping two fingers together with thin strips of medical tape above and below the knuckles can stabilize a joint prone to getting sprained while maintaining flexibility,” suggests this member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Board of Directors.
Have a Bowl
improvement. The United States Bowling Congress reports that 71 million people bowled at least once in 2010, making it the number one U.S. participatory sport. Nationwide, it sanctioned 71,904 leagues in 2010-2011, fairly evenly split between men and women. Steve Johnson, executive director of the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, views its 3,600 member locations (about 75 percent of all centers) as community destinations for recreation and entertainment. It’s ideal as a family activity and double-dating venue; more centers now offer fruit juices and energy drinks. As Stefanie Nation, of Grand Prairie, Texas, an avid recreational league player and member of the United States Bowling Congress’ defending world champion women’s national team, notes, “Leagues are a fun opportunity to get together with others. There’s something about releasing the ball that relieves stress.” She adds that bowling burns approximately 240 calories per hour and completing three games is the equivalent of walking a mile. Footwear is available for rent at centers if players don’t have their own, and bowling balls of various weights are provided. “A good rule of thumb is to choose a ball that weighs 10 percent of your body weight, up to 16 pounds.” Many serious players wear wrist supports to help absorb the weight of the ball and to keep the wrist rigid for consistency in delivery, she says. The sport’s appeal is broadening, especially in urban centers where a Rock ‘n’ Bowl phenomenon often enlivens the young adult crowd on Friday and Saturday nights. Centers have also become sites for community fundraising events and corporate parties. Meanwhile, Philadelphia’s Sweat Fitness recently added 10 bowling lanes to one of its 10 facilities and the regional chain expects to continue the trend. Randy Kambic, of Estero, FL, is a freelance writer and a copyeditor for Natural Awakenings.
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rofessor J. Rufus Fears, Ph.D., sets a high standard in articulating the yardstick by which we should measure leaders of either gender. As a noted scholar specializing in the history of freedom (Tinyurl.com/TrueStatesman), he emphasizes that the role of a politician and a statesman are not the same. A statesman, Fears attests, is a free leader of a free people and must possess four essential qualities.
is so and does everything in his power to fight against it. When something is right, he is willing to overcome any opposition to preserve and spread it. The statesman is ambitious—he must be to obtain a position of power— but there are things he simply will and will not do to get to the top. He is a man of integrity; he speaks the truth. He leads by moral authority and represents all that is best in his countrymen.
A Bedrock of Principles
A Vision
A Moral Compass
The Ability to Build a Consensus to Achieve that Vision
The statesman builds a platform on a foundation of firm, unchanging, fundamental truths that he believes at his very core comprises his overarching philosophy. In the face of changing times, opposition and challenges, this foundation will remain intact. A statesman may change the details of his policies and his methods, but only inasmuch as expedient tactics serve to further his bedrock principles in the long run.
A statesman does not govern by public opinion polls, but instead makes decisions by following his own moral compass that is rooted in a sense of absolute right and absolute wrong. He is not a relativist. When he believes something is wrong, he plainly says it
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A statesman has a clear vision of what his country and his people can become. He knows where he wants to take them and what it will take to get there. Foresight is one of his most important qualities, because he must be able to recognize problems on the horizon and find solutions good for both the short term and long term. The statesman keeps in mind not only the here and now, but the world that future generations will inherit.
A politician may have a bedrock of principles, a moral compass and vision, but if he lacks the ability to build a consensus around them, his efforts to
change policies, laws and the course of history will largely be in vain. In enlisting others in government that serve with him to support his initiatives, he knows that their willingness to do so is based on the pressure they feel from their constituents to align themselves with the statesman’s vision. Thus, success ultimately hinges on his ability to convince his country’s citizens of the soundness of his philosophy. To win their hearts, the statesman shuns media campaigns and instead harnesses the power of the written, and especially the spoken, word; he is a master orator. His lifelong study of great books and the lessons of history allow him to speak to the people with intelligent, potent, well-reasoned arguments. Instead of tailoring his rhetoric to the public mood, he speaks to the very best that exists within people, understanding that powerful rhetoric can articulate, bring forth and activate sometimes deeply buried ideals. His authority derives from his belief in what he says. He does not make emotions soar and burn with empty promises, but instead keeps his word and does what he says he will do. Based on a professional lifetime of research, Fears believes that the three greatest statesmen in history are Pericles, of Athens, Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill. Their bedrock principles rested on the ideals of freedom: democratic liberty, equality under the law and individual freedom—the freedom to live as we choose. Each embraced a vision of expanding liberty for citizens, yet all courted controversy in some of the measures they deemed necessary to achieve their vision. In Fears’ estimation, the ultimate measuring rod of any true statesman and what matters most is that their leadership ultimately led to more freedom for more people in the long run. Authors Brett and Kate McKay of Tulsa, Oklahoma, founded TheArtOfManliness. com blog in 2008 to help men become better citizens, fathers, husbands and friends. Its educational messages attract 8 million page views a month.
ecotip Good Idea
Eco-Checklist Tracks Personal Progress Keeping daily to-do lists is standard practice for many life projects. Now, the environmentally conscious can periodically monitor their personal eco-progress via ChasingGreen.org/ green-actions. The website helps people to become greener by suggesting many activities and ideas to consider and then check off when they have been accomplished, all while exchanging ideas with an interactive community. Eight categories—energy, health, heating and cooling, recycle and reuse,
travel, water, miscellaneous and one-time actions—together contain more than 150 distinct actionable steps. Users can register or log-in using Facebook and save the latest additions to their progress report, then return at any time to monitor the successful greening of their lifestyle. For example, while many homeowners may have already insulated their dwelling, the energy section points out possible areas for improvement, including water pipes, roof, walls, window treatments, doors, ductwork, water heater and basement. Some tips in the miscellaneous section are timely for upcoming holidays, such as giving an eco-friendly gift, substituting an experience for a tangible gift and sending e-cards instead of traditional paper greetings. The travel section reminds the eco- and budget-conscious to check their cars’ tire pressure often, as underinflated tires put more rubber on the road, which demands more energy to drive and hurts gas mileage. When planning trips, a rail option is deemed better for the environment than driving or flying. Operators of the site, based in Walla Walla, Washington, state: “By offering small steps towards going green, we hope to give people a starting point and a source of inspiration. We are advocates of the proverbial, ‘Well, I can do that!’ moment.” Relevant articles on various topics offer additional eco-tips, enhanced by user comments and reviews.
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