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L contact us Wayne County, Michigan Edition Published by: Healthy Living Detroit, Inc. P. O. Box 4471 Centerline, MI 48015 Phone: 586-943-5785 Fax: 586-933-2557 Publisher Mary Anne Demo publisher@NaturalAwakeningsDetroit.com Editorial & Layout Team Kim Cerne Hedy Schulte National Franchise Sales Anna Romano NaturalAwkeningsMag.com 239-530-1377 Business Development Alonzo Gorea Karen Hooper Kevin Woody © 2014 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved. Although some parts of this publication October be reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior permission be obtained in writing.

ast month we began our transition from the summer season to fall. With the beginning of a new season come opportunities for growth. In her poem, The Summer Day, poet Mary Oliver asks, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” It is a question I’m sure many of us have pondered at least once in our lives. For some people, the answer comes quickly and clearly. For others, life may be challenging and unfulfilling. They may wander through life aimlessly in search of true happiness.

This month we feature two powerful workshops that help participants find direction, growth and happiness. In her workshop, The Art of Changing Your Life, Infinite Possibilities Trainer Terril Bates of Better Thoughts Better Life helps participants improve the experience of their lives by cultivating inviting thoughts that shift dynamics (see ad Page 26). Gain a greater vision of who you are and learn techniques to unlock your deepest potential through the Happiness Program, a five-day workshop presented by The Art of Living, an organization founded by spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Page 7). This is the first time this workshop is being offered in Michigan so please don’t miss this opportunity.

Learning is a life-long process. It helps us to grow, embrace challenges and achieve great success. Surrounding ourselves by other people who share the same desire to continually develop their intelligence will help us become better at what we do. What better way to be inspired by successful people than to attend the Women in Rotary Luncheon on October 15 (Page 21). Speaker Dr. Marilyn Fitzgerald, founder of Common Ground Solutions, has helped others through her extensive involvement in humanitarian work. For more than 25 years, honoree Amanda Good, CEO of Alternatives for Girls, has led efforts to provide shelter and support to young women in Detroit.

Lastly, please make time to attend the Harvest Festival and the fall open house at the Shelby Farmers Market all located on the beautiful site of the historic Packard Proving Grounds in Shelby Township. Since this is the last day of the market for the season, why not purchase some locally grown produce too.

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newsbriefs New Grace Apostolic Temple Hosts Arts and Crafts Show

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he sixth annual Ann Arbor arts and crafts show, Crafting with Grace, takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 18, at New Grace Apostolic Temple, in Ann Arbor. The indoor juried show will showcase more than 50 artists and crafters from around the state of Michigan and across the country featuring a wide selection of handcrafted items including jewelry, pottery, quilts, clothing, accessories, soaps, lotions, soy candles, photography, handblown glass and much more.

Homemade baked goods and refreshments will also be available for purchase as well as complimentary face painting and a children’s craft corner. A free shuttle service will be available for off-site parking.

My New Identity In Christ Workshop

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t. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat and Conference Center, in Detroit, is hosting the workshop, My New Identity in Christ, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 22. Presented

by Penny’s Ministry of Flat Rock, a women’s ministry whose mission is to empower women with their true identity in Christ, the workshop will help participants see how God intends them to live and learn how living a Christian life can be one of grace and freedom.

Cost: $2; Free/under 12. Location: 2898 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor. For more information, visit CraftingWithGrace.com or email CraftShow@NewGrace.org.

Dearborn Rotary Club Offers Exchange Program for High School Students

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igh schools students between the ages of 16 and 18 interested in spending a year abroad, learning about a new culture and language, are encouraged to apply now for the Rotary Youth Exchange Program for the 2015-16 school year.

Students are sponsored by a local Rotary Club in the United States and in their host country where they attend high school. It takes a year of processing and orientation to prepare the students and their parents for the Youth Exchange experience.

“The Rotary Youth Exchange Program is one of the premier programs of Rotary International, and it is supported by Rotary Clubs all-around the world,” said Rick Enright, president of the Rotary Club of Dearborn, one of 48 clubs in Rotary District 6400, which currently has eight inbound students and four outbound students participating in Rotary Youth Exchange this year. “It’s not uncommon for students to say it was the ‘best year of their life’.”

Rotary, the world’s first service organization, was founded by Paul P. Harris in 1905 in Chicago. The name Rotary is derived from the early practice of rotating meetings among members’ offices. Today, Rotary has evolved into an international service organization of 1.2 million business and professional leaders in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Dearborn Rotary meets weekly at Park Place in Dearborn.

For more information, viewYouTube video at YouTube.com/ watch?v=pGdwpF2BBp8, email Diane Ives of the Rotary Club of Dearborn at DHIves@wowway.com or visit DearbornRotary.org for an online application.

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“Knowing who you are in Christ is crucial for the Christian life. God’s word is embedded with scriptures that define our identity in him. Let God’s word refresh you daily in knowing him as your life,” says Celeste Nantambu, leader of the workshop, along with Crystal Oliver and Sheila Hoerauf, all of whom co-wrote the book, My New Identity in Christ, a daily devotional that will be used in the class.

Through speaking and teaching the word of God, Penny’s Ministry helps women to have a deeper and meaningful life in God. Cost: $45. Location: 23333 Schoolcraft, Detroit. For more information or to register, visit PennysMinistry.com, email PennysMinistry@att.net or call Sheila Hoerauf at 313-205-2798, Celeste Nantambu at 734-558-1265.

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The Art of Living Brings the Happiness Program to Michigan

Fall Community Shred Day

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he Rotary Club of Southgate is sponsoring a fall community shred day open to the public from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 11, at Sam’s Club in Southgate.

Limited to eight boxes per person, permissible items include standard office paper, blueprints, computer printouts, credit card receipts, envelopes, binders, photocopies, photographs, carbon copies and checks. X-ray films, computers and accessories will not be accepted.

ShredCorp, a secure mobile document shredding company, will provide the free service. Donations will be accepted for two Downriver community programs: monetary donations to the Happy Feet Kids Shoe Program and nonperishable food items for the Fish & Loaves Food Pantry.

Rotary Club of Southgate is one of 48 clubs in Rotary District 6400, which includes Wayne, Monroe and Lenawee counties in Michigan and Essex County in Ontario. Southgate Rotary meets at 12:15 p.m. on Thursdays at the Southgate Holiday Inn. Cost: Free. Location: 15700 Northline Rd., Southgate. For more information, call Fran Waszkiewicz at 734-785-7705, ext. 7153.

Monroe Community College Offering Natural Health Classes

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onroe Community College is offering several natural health classes through their Lifelong Learning Program. Certified Health Counselor Theresa Edmunds will be teaching the classes which run through November.

“These classes are great for anyone wanting to improve their health. We are seeing an unprecedented increase in autoimmune disease,” says Edmunds. “Many people want to start feeling better and have more energy, and everyone needs to learn how to protect their health. Often we are contributing to our health issues and don’t even realize it.” Edmunds points out.

Class topics include Autism, ADHD and Food Allergies, GMOs, Boosting Your Immune System, Gluten-free Living, Women’s Health, Sugar and Diabetes, Healthy Living in Today’s World and All Disease Starts in the Gut. The classes will focus on teaching students to understand what real food is and explore household toxins and their detrimental effects on health as well as how to regain and protect one’s health. The result will be an educated consumer who understands what real food is and how to create a lifestyle that will benefit both the student and their family.

For more information or to register, visit Monroeccc.edu/ccs/lifelong.htm or call 734-384-4127. To contact Edmunds directly, email TheresaEdmunds@hotmail.com or call 734-308-7105.

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he Finnish Cultural Center in Farmington Hills is hosting the fiveday workshop, the Happiness Program, presented by the nonprofit, educational and humanitarian organization The Art of Living, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., October 16, 17 and 20, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 18 and 19.

The mega workshop is designed to give participants the practical knowledge and techniques to unlock their deepest

potential and bring fullness to their lives. Participants will learn specific techniques, ancient practices and valuable skills, including low-impact yoga and the powerful breathing technique Sudarshan Kriya, to release stress, increase energy, manage negative emotions and challenging situations, improve focus and productivity at work and strengthen relationships.

“The secret lies in our own breath.

Through breathing exercises, certain breathing techniques and some practice of meditation, we can rekindle positive vibrations within and around us,” says Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, philanthropist, spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation.

Founded in 1981, The Art of Living offers educational and self-development courses in more than 150 countries. As a humanitarian leader, Sri Sri’s programs have provided assistance to victims of natural disasters, war, terror attacks and much more.

Cost: $395; $295/student. Location: 35200 8 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills.

For more information, visit ArtOfLiving. org. To register, email Michigan@ Us.ArtOfLiving.org or contact Manoj at 573-578-9217 or Kaiser at 248-9822914. See ad page 26.

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newsbriefs Book Release Party for Authors of ‘Arab Approaches to Conflict Resolution’

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uthors Nahla Yassine-Hamdan and Frederic S. Pearson will greet visitors and sign copies of their newly released book, Arab Approaches to Conflict Resolution: Mediation, Negotiation and the Settlement of Political Disputes, from 3 to 5 p.m., November 1, at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn.

The book, which examines conflict management in the Arab world and how it compares to and differs from the non-Arab world, proposes that two clusters of independent variables are potentially responsible for the distinctive nature of Arab conflict resolution: those linked with Arab political regimes and those linked with Arab and/or Islamic culture.

Hamdan, an adjunct professor of political science at Wayne State University, teaches courses in peace, security and border conflicts.

Pearson is Director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Wayne State University as well as a professor of political science at the school.

Cost: Free. Books will be available for purchase. Location: 13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn.

Learn How to Use Food as Medicine and Medicine as Food

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erbs are essential for maintaining a healthy diet and balanced lifestyle.

Rediscovering the passion and art of cooking with maximum benefits is priceless. Join Herbalist Latricia Wright and Chef Kendall Mitchell at 7 p.m., October 23, at the Packard Proving Grounds in Shelby Township as they introduce healthy options packed with the fundamental building blocks for sustaining life.

“We invite you to come out and enjoy great tasting food that’s easy to incorporate into any household schedule,” says Wright, owner of Olive Seed, a natural health and wellness practice that specializes in lifestyle planning for holistic betterment.

Chef Mitchell shares his recipes with weekly cooking demonstrations at the Shelby Farmers Market on Saturdays.

Cost: $15. Location: Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp. For more information or to register, call 313-757-0993 or email Latricia@Olive-Seed.com.

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Schoolcraft College’s Continuing Education Department Partners with Alzheimer’s Association for Dementia Care Certificate Program

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choolcraft College, in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association, is offering a Dementia Care Certificate program to address the growing need for professionals with expertise in dementia care. Interested parties who want to learn more about the program are encouraged to attend a free information session from 10:30 a.m. to noon, October 4, in the Liberal Arts Building on the main campus in Livonia. Professions that could benefit from this training include nursing, social workers, pharmacists, physicians, social services, therapists, home health aides, personal care assistants, dentists, paramedics, assisted living staff and more.

To qualify for the noncredit Dementia Care Certificate, participants must successfully complete five required classes and two elective classes totaling 16 to19 hours of coursework. Required classes include Fundamentals of Dementia Care, Making Meaningful Connections, Pain Management, Making the Most of Mealtime and Understanding Safe and Unsafe Wandering. New this fall is a Dementia Care Series that offers a discount on a bundle of the five required classes.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, of which 5 million are age 65 and over. By 2050, it is estimated that up to 16 million Americans will have this devastating disease. The incidence and expected growth of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is alarming and demands educated professionals to care for this population.

Cost: Free. Location: 18600 Haggerty Rd., Livonia, Liberal Arts Building, room 240.

For more information on this program, visit Schoolcraft.edu/cepd/dementia or call the Continuing Education and Professional Development office at 734462-4448.

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BetterHealth Market Opens in Shelby Township

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acomb County’s fullservice natural and organic market debuted August 19 with the opening of Shelby Township’s BetterHealth Market and Vitamins store. The 18,000-square-foot facility became the Michigan-based company’s 14th store.

“Macomb County has been an organic food, vitamin and supplement desert until now,” says Tedd Handelsman, BetterHealth’s founder and president.

“We’re passionate about leading a healthy lifestyle, and our customers crave information as much as healthy foods. Geared to providing answers, we increasingly expand merchandise offerings and hold regular educational events.”

On October 4, Vaccine Risks, Responsibility and Rights is a free lecture from radio personality Mary Tocco, of ChildhoodShots.com. Garden of Life National Educator Amber Vitse appears October 8 discussing vitamins and supplements in, Are Supplements Really Necessary? Focusing on flu season, on October 29, Guy Devin, Ph.D, reviews probiotic strategies for improved immunity in, Gearing Up for Cold and Flu Season. While admission is free for these events, space is limited; registration on their website is recommended.

In addition to a meat and deli counter, BetterHealth has smoothies, raw juices, bakery and dessert items. They also carry bath and body care and other categories such as diet and weight loss; digestion and cleansing; food and grocery; glutenfree; green home; herbs; homeopathic; paleo-friendly; non-GMO; minerals; nutrition bars; omega fatty acids; sports nutrition and vitamins and supplements.

Many of the items may also be purchased on their website.

he health care landscape is changing, costs are rising, policies are wavering and medical errors – including the overuse and underuse of medications – are widespread. But what does this look like ethically, effectually and epistemologically? Are there avenues of medicine being ignored because they “fail” to meet our – often heavily pharmaceutical – paradigms?

Universal Health Solutions’ two-day conference on October 24 and 25 at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids will provide medical professionals, including MDs, DOs., PAs, Ph.D.s, nurse practitioners, holistic practitioners and the public a venue to hear presentations on integrative medicine by renowned experts and experience it firsthand by practitioners.

This live activity, Medicine Beyond Medication: The Heart of the Matter conference, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 9.50 CME credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Universal Health Solutions was founded by Laurie Angell, Registered Sanitarian, in an effort to bring the medical and holistic communities together to explore and discuss various modalities of integrative medicine in conjunction with more traditional practices.

BetterHealth Market is located at 14105 Hall Road, Shelby Township. For more information or to register for events, visit TheBetterHealthStore.com or call 586-884-6160. Updates for products and events at this and other BetterHealth locations can be found via Twitter, @BetterHealthSto, Facebook.com/ betterhealthstore and in this month’s Calendar of Events section. See ad page 27.

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Capuchin Soup Kitchen Opens On the Rise Bakery and Café

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n the Rise Bakery and Café, sponsored by the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, has opened at 8900 Gratiot Avenue, in Detroit. The café features breads, cookies, sweet rolls, pies and cinnamon rolls produced at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen’s bakery located a few blocks away as well as freshly made sandwiches, tea and coffee.

The business is run by members of the Reaching Our Potential Everyday (ROPE) ministry that serves as a new beginning for more than 60 men who are returning to society after being released from prison or who have recently completed a substance abuse treatment program and have a true desire to change

their lives.

“There is a real need for men coming out of these situations to get their feet beneath them,” said Br. Ray Stadmeyer, founder and director of the bakery. “It’s too easy to lapse back into old ways when there’s no job to be had or no place to live.” Purchases from the bakery help support housing, counseling services and educational programs for ROPE members.

The Capuchin Soup Kitchen, founded in 1929 by Capuchin friars Solanus Casey and Herman Buss, serves hundreds of meals each day at its two dining room locations in Detroit, the Meldrum site and Conner Kitchen.

Location: 8900 Gratiot Ave., Detroit. Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 313-922-8510 or visit CSKDetroit.org/bakery.

Zoning Tropical Waters Like Land Resources

In the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, 24 scientists from Canada, the U.S., the UK, China, Australia, New Caledonia, Sweden and Kenya affirm that one-fifth of humanity lives within 60 miles of a tropical coastline, primarily in developing countries. They warn that growing populations and the increasing impact of climate change ensure that pressures on these coastal waters will only grow.

Most locations are lacking in holistic, regional management approaches to balance the growing demands from fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, oil, gas and mineral extraction, energy production, residential development, tourism and conservation.

Lead author Peter Sale, of the United Nations University’s Canadianbased Institute for Water, Environment and Health, states, “We zone land for development, farms, parks, industry and other human needs. We need a comparable degree of care and planning for coastal ocean waters. We subject [the sea], particularly along tropical shores, to levels of human activity as intense as those on land. The result is widespread overfishing, pollution and habitat degradation.”

According to the paper, solutions must address a larger geographic scale over a longer period of time; focus on multiple issues (conservation, fisheries enhancement and land-based pollution); and originate from a local jurisdiction to gain traction with each community.

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n extensive review of research from the UK’s University of Kent has concluded that fluoridation of municipal water supplies may be more harmful than helpful, because the reduction in dental cavities from fluoride is due primarily from its topical application instead of ingestion. Published in the Scientific World Journal earlier this year, the review, which covered 92 studies and scientific papers, concludes that early research showing a reduction of children’s tooth decay from municipal water fluoridation may have been flawed and hadn’t adequately measured the potential harm from higher fluoride consumption.

The researchers note that total fluoride intake from most municipalities can significantly exceed the daily recommended intake of four milligrams per day, and that overconsumption is associated with cognitive impairment, thyroid issues, higher fracture risk, dental fluorosis (mottling of enamel) and enzyme disruption.

The researchers also found clear evidence for increased risk of uterine and bladder cancers in areas where municipal water was fluoridated.

ndian researchers recruited 64 physically fit males from the Indian Air Force Academy for a three-month study of yoga’s effect on detoxification. For three months, 34 of the volunteers practiced hatha yoga with pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation.

The other 30 volunteers underwent physical training exercises.

At the end of the study, blood tests found significantly higher levels of antioxidants, including vitamin C and vitamin E, among subjects in the yoga group. These participants also showed lower levels of oxidized glutathione and increased levels of two important antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase and glutathione reductase, all indicating better detoxification. Meanwhile, the exercise-only group showed no changes in these parameters.

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Lower Breast Cancer Risk

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esearch published in the British Journal of Nutrition discovered that the risk of breast cancer decreases with increased consumption of specific dietary carotenoids, the pigments in some vegetables and fruits.

The research was based on five years of tracking 1,122 women in Guangdong, China; half of them had been diagnosed with breast cancer and the other half were healthy. Dietary intake information was collected through face-toface interviews. The women that consumed more beta-carotene in their diet showed a 46 percent lower risk of breast cancer, while those that consumed more alphacarotene had a 39 percent reduced incidence. The individuals that consumed more foods containing beta-cryptoxanthin had a 62 percent reduced risk; those with diets higher in luteins and zeaxanthins had a 51 percent reduction in breast cancer risk.

The scientists found the protective element of increased carotenoid consumption more evident among pre-menopausal women and those exposed to secondhand smoke.

Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and dandelion greens top the list of sources rich in luteins and zeaxanthins, which also includes watercress, basil, parsley, arugula and peas. The highest levels of beta-carotene are found in sweet potatoes, grape leaves, carrots, kale, spinach, collard and other leafy greens. Carrots, red peppers, pumpkin, winter squash, green beans and leafy greens contain alphacarotene. Red peppers, butternut squash, pumpkin persimmons and tangerines are high in beta-cryptoxanthin.

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ed reductions in sinusitis (5 percent), hypertension (14 percent) and obesity (11 percent).

Although a 20 percent reduction in asthma medication use was reported, two measures of asthma severity worsened; the scientists called for further study of the asthma-related outcomes.

A similar study from New Zealand’s University of Otago examined 409 households that installed energyefficient heating systems. Children in these homes experienced fewer illnesses, better sleep, better allergy and wheezing symptoms and fewer overall sick days. In examining 1,350 older homes where insulation was installed, the research also found improvements in health among family residents.

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Empowering the Vision Project Creates Opportunities for Young Tibetans

News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Based in New Delhi, India, Empowering the Vision Project (ENVISION), is a non-governmental organization with the mission to strengthen the Tibetan community through youth empowerment. The nonprofit organization organizes workshops, training opportunities, exposure visits and other activities with Tibetans ranging from school and university students to unemployed youth and young professionals.

Led by ENVISION’s staff of five, since 2009, 48 different programs have been conducted with 2,240 beneficiaries spread out in nine different states in India. The Global Tibetan Professional’s Network (GTPN) program encourages and facilitates Tibetan professionals to mentor young Tibetans as well as serves as a forum for exchange of ideas and information within the network.

Tibetans have been in exile for more than 50 years, with a majority of the population residing in India. Education of Tibetan children has always been a priority but lack of resources and minimal scope for exposure has hindered realization of the true potential of each child.

Doable Renewables

Engineers Detail a Clean Energy Future Stanford University researchers, led by civil engineer Mark Jacobson, have developed detailed plans for each U.S. state to attain 100 percent wind, water and solar power by 2050 using currently available technology. The plan, presented at the 2014 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference in Chicago, also forms the basis for the Solutions Project nonprofit. “The greatest barriers to a conversion are neither technical nor economic. They are social and political,” the AAAS paper concludes.

The proposal is to eliminate dirty and inefficient fossil fuel combustion as an energy source. All vehicles would be powered by electric batteries or by hydrogen produced by electrolysis, rather than natural gas. Hightemperature industrial processes would also use electricity or hydrogen combustion.

Transmission lines carrying energy between states or countries will prove one of the greatest challenges. With natural energy sources, electricity needs to be more mobile, so that when there’s no sun or wind, a city or country can import the energy it needs. The biggest problem is which companies should pay to build and maintain the lines.

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oday, buzzwords like “sustainability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it not only makes us healthier, but happier, too.

It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.

Rethinking Redevelopment

A sustainable, or “eco”-city, generally runs on clean and renewable energy, reducing pollution and other ecological footprints, rather than on fossil fuels. Along with building entire eco-

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The concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-sufficient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of today’s housing market, according to experts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently.

Economic freedom is one factor motivating many to radically downsize, according to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl. com/TinyHouseDemand).

Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustainable ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.

cities, developers also are striving to replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for fresh approaches.

“We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts (EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing protocols for establishing modern and sustainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innovations to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure.

“The failures of the old, decaying urban and suburban models are evident,” says Bennett. “We’re now learning how to do it well and create environmentally sustainable, peoplecentered districts.”

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Walkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destinations, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urbanism” is evident in places like Albuquerque’s emerging Mesa del Sol community and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solar-powered city.

While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorphoses. Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering oases—creative bartering services or nanny shares, people-helping-people approaches are gaining momentum.

The Public School, an adult education exchange that began in Los Angeles in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, the Free University of

New York City, and Washington, D.C.’s Knowledge Commons all have taken the do-it-yourself movement into the realm of adult education. The latter offers more than 180 courses a year, most as free classes offered by and for local residents encompassing all neighborhoods, with topics ranging from urban foraging and vegan cooking to the workings of the criminal justice system.

Upgraded Transportation With America’s roads increasingly clogged with pollution-spewing vehicles, urban planners in most larger U.S. cities are overseeing the expansion of subway and light rail systems, revamped street car systems and even ferry and water taxi services in some places. Meanwhile, electric vehicles (EV) got a boost from four New England states, plus Maryland, New York, Texas and Oregon, which have joined California in building networks of EV charging stations, funding fleets of no- or lowemission government cars and making green options clearer for consumers. If all goes as planned, the nine states estimate that 3.3 million plug-in automobiles could hit the streets by 2025.

Mass transit, biking and walking are often quicker and cheaper ways to get around in densely populated urban centers. Car sharing, bike taxis and online app-centric taxi services are popular with increasingly car-free urban youth.

Boston’s Hubway bike-sharing program addresses affordability with a $5 annual membership for low-income residents.

One common denominator of the new urbanism is an amplification of what’s considered to be in the public welfare. Through partnerships among public and private sectors and community groups, organizations like EcoDistricts are developing ways to help communities in the aftermath of natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, seasonal flooding and water shortages.

Coastal cities, for example, are grappling

bikes and pedestrians along Riverside Drive overlooking the Mississippi River, while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has many of the city’s public parks serving as sites for farm stands, mobile health clinics and free exercise classes.

New York City residents taking an urban walking tour rated the experience better and more exciting when it included an urban garden. ~ Charles Montgomery, Happy City with ways to safeguard public transit and other vulnerable infrastructure.

Designing for better public health is a central tenet of sustainability, as well. Active Design Guidelines for promoting physical activity, which first gained traction in New York City before becoming a national trend, intend to get us moving. Banishing the core bank of elevators from central locations, architects substitute invitingly light and airy stairwells. Evolving cityscapes make it easier for commuters to walk and bike.

Tyson’s Corner, outside of Washington, D.C., has made sidewalk construction integral to the overhaul of its automobile-centric downtown area.

Memphis recently added two lanes for

Clean Energy The ways we make and use energy are currently being re-envisioned on both large and small scales. Solar cooperatives have neighbors banding together to purchase solar panels at wholesale prices. Startup companies using computer algorithms map the solar production potential of virtually every rooftop in the country. However, while solar panels and wind turbines are rapidly becoming part of the new normal, they are only part of the energy revolution just getting started.

In the past several years, microgrids have proliferated at hospitals, military bases and universities from Fort Bragg, in North Carolina, to the University of California at San Diego.

These electrical systems can operate in tandem with utility companies or as self-sufficient electrical islands that protect against power outages and increase energy efficiency, sometimes even generating revenue by selling unused electricity to the grid. While still costly and complicated to install, “Those barriers are likely to fall as more companies, communities

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The benefits of urban agriculture are not limited to the provision of food, with many advocates citing community empowerment, environmental justice, public health, and education and training as primary goals. ~ Columbia University and institutions adopt microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

Local Food

What started with a few farmers’ markets feeding urban foodies has given way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into lowincome neighborhoods through mobile markets, a kind of farmers’ market on wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline. In Greenville, South Carolina, the Judson Community Garden is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the nearest supermarket.

Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neighbors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”

Waste Reduction

While cities nationwide have long been working to augment their recycling and find more markets for residents’ castoffs, many are becoming more sophisticated in repurposing what was formerly considered trash. Reclaimed wood flooring in new homes and urban compost-sharing services are just two examples characterizing the evolution in how we dispose of and even think about waste.

We may still be far from a world in which waste equals food, as described by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Nevertheless,

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projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution.

For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recycling program.

Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplementing—if not totally supplanting —oldfashioned underground sewage systems.

Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are instituting carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains—taking motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even successfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls.

The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nationwide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expanding. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone.

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HAPPINESS GOES VIRAL

by Christine MacDonald Since the tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan first came up with the idea of ditching standard measures of prosperity for a more inclusive Gross National Happiness (GNH) about a decade ago (GrossNationalHappiness.com), it has spread around the world. After gaining a U.S. foothold in Seattle, dozens of American cities and institutions have adopted the central tenets—the idea that the time has come to rethink our concept of well-being.

Today, the nonprofit Happiness Alliance (HappyCounts.org) supports grassroots activists that are challenging the idea that economic activity always leads to happiness and is pioneering new ways to think about and measure life satisfaction, resilience and sustainability.

GNH proponents from around the country came together in Vermont last May for their fifth North American conference.

Alliance Executive Director Laura Musikanski says that more than 50,000 people and 100 municipalities, college campuses and businesses have been using the GNH Index, developed to more accurately gauge a community’s happiness, and the group expects to see even more growth as its expanding website tools allow more people to connect online.

“Economic success in terms of money only correlates with happiness up to a certain point,” she remarks.

“After you meet your basic needs, the biggest things determining your happiness are community and feeling that you can trust the people around you and the democratic process.”

While faith may be in short supply when it comes to community and politics today, Musikanski thinks there’s cause for optimism, because happiness is a core value in this country. “We believe in the Declaration of Independence and ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’

These are truly American values.”

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utrient density—an acknowledged characteristic of apples—is considered the most significant qualification for a superfood. “It’s one of the healthiest foods,” advises Case Adams, from Morro Bay, California, a naturopathic doctor with a Ph.D. in natural health sciences. Apples’ antioxidant power alone could elevate it to status as a superior superfood. Eating apples could help ward off America’s most pressing yet preventable, chronic illnesses, that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cites as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

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Morwenna Given, a medical herbalist and Canadian member of the American Herbalists Guild, from Toronto, explains why and shares an analogy, “The normal metabolic processes of oxidation produce reactive oxygen species (free radicals) with unpaired electrons that hunt and steal partner electrons from the body’s cells. Imagine an electrical plug wherein the grounding wire has been eliminated or compromised. There is nothing to prevent a surge or fire.” This is comparable to what happens to a body impacted by a poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and illness; its healthy grounding is compromised.

When the overall damage to cell structure overwhelms the body’s innate antioxidation defenses, conditions are ripe for disease and accelerated aging.

Foods high in antioxidants, like the apple, help to neutralize the damage and heal bodily tissues.

Flavonoids—like the quercetin just beneath the peel—are another of the apple’s powerful nutrient partners, notes Adams in his book, The Ancestors Diet.

So, even when making applesauce, including the peel is vital. With the exception of vitamin C, all other nutrient compounds remain intact when the fruit is cooked.

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els exist among apple varieties, according to Linus Pauling Institute testing. Polyphenol compounds ultimately activate the fruit’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Northern spy, Fuji and especially red delicious varieties are the richest in antioxidants; empire and golden delicious harbor relatively low levels.

“Some older varieties that had lost popularity with large-scale commercial farmers are now being grafted again, thanks to a return to organic practices,” remarks Meredith Hayes, schools and student nutrition senior manager at FoodShare, a leading North American food security organization.

Note that conventionally grown apples top the Environmental Working Group’s list of 48 fruits and vegetables tested for pesticide residue (ewg.org/ foodnews/list.php). That’s yet another sound reason, along with better taste and nutrition, to go organic.

Good Genes

“The purpose of any seed is to replicate the species,” explains Given. “The pulp around the seed protects and feeds the seed until it’s burrowed into the soil and germinates. Older species evolved to be protective of their seeds to survive against pests and other insults. Commercially grown produce, however, has generally bred out the secondary metabolites that house so many of a plant’s nutrients.”

It helps to know that imperfectlooking food has potentially synthesized more sugars and nutrients in response to stress in order to survive, making blemishes or irregular shapes more appealing as consumers discover the core value of non-homogenized fruit.

By recognizing and appreciating the apple during this season’s harvest, we honor its versatility, affordability, broad availability and culinary flexibility.

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hiropractic manipulation of the spine has long been a remedy for structural malfunctions such as aching backs and recurring headaches.

Today, chiropractors are also treating neck pain from stress, plus tight shoulders and numb fingers from long hours of computer use. An increasing number of them are now incorporating acupuncture into their arsenal against disorders once treated by chiropractic alone, with great success.

“What if you had a nail in your foot? You can do anything to try to heal it, but until you pull the nail out of your foot, you’ll still have a recurring problem,” explains Dr. James Campbell, owner of Campbell Chiropractic Center, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, a certified diplomate and incoming president of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture (ABCA). “Like removing the nail, chiropractic removes the me-

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chanical problem and opens the way for acupuncture to stimulate healing,”

Similarly, a chiropractic adjustment removes obstructions and opens acupuncture meridians to facilitate quick healing, “sometimes even immediately,” says Campbell. “Instead of having the needles in for 20 to 30 minutes, I can actually use a microcurrent device to access the meridians in the ears or on the hands and get the same results in five to 10 seconds.” He notes that relief can be both fast and permanent because the healing energy currents are able to circulate freely throughout the body.

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Combining the two modalities has been practiced for more than 40 years, although awareness of the enhanced effectiveness of doing so has been primarily realized in the eastern half of the

U.S. The dual therapy is the brainchild of the late Dr. Richard Yennie, who initially became a Kansas City chiropractor after acupuncture healed a back injury shortly after World War II. An acupuncturist smuggled prohibited needles into Yennie’s Japanese hospital room in the sleeve of his kimono for treatments that ended with Yennie’s hospital discharge marked, “GOK,” meaning in the doctor’s opinion, “God only knows” how the intense back pain was healed.

While Yennie went on to teach judo and establish five judo-karate schools, his greatest achievement was bringing the two sciences together in the U.S. He founded both the Acupuncture Society of America and the ABCA, affiliated with the American Chiropractic Association. Certification as a diplomate requires 2,300 hours of training in the combined modalities.

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Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Kleker, of Aspen Wellness Center, in Fort Collins, Colorado, is also a state-licensed acupuncturist. “I can tailor treatments to whatever the individual needs,” he says.

For patients experiencing pain after spinal fusion surgery, with no possibility of any movement in their spine, Kleker finds that acupuncture helps manage the pain. “We can commonly get the person out of the chronic pain loop,” he says. He also finds the combination helpful in treating chronic migraines, tennis elbow and other chronic pain conditions. “When I started

my practice in 1981, few chiropractors knew anything about acupuncture, let alone used it. Now there are more and more of us,” observes Kleker.

Both Kleker and Campbell are seeing increasing numbers of patients with problems related to high use of technology, facilitating greater challenges for chiropractors and new ways that adding acupuncture can be valuable.

Notebook computers and iPads have both upsides and downsides, Campbell remarks. Users can find relief from repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome by utilizing portable devices. However, he is treating more patients for vertigo due to looking down at screens or neck pain from lying in bed looking up while using the devices.

“Blackberry thumb”, which refers to pain caused by texting, responds especially well to a combination of chiropractic manipulation of the thumb to free up the joint and microcurrent or acupuncture needles to enhance energy flow in the area,” advises Campbell.

Prevention is the best cure for these problems, says Kleker. He routinely informs patients about proper ergonomic positions for using traditional computers and mobile devices. He also suggests exercises to minimize or eliminate the structural challenges that accompany actively leveraging today’s technological world.

In addition to chiropractors that are increasingly adding acupuncture to their own credentials, an increasing number of chiropractors have added acupuncturists to their practices.

Therapy combining chiropractic and acupuncture has yet to be widely researched, but one study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in 2012 reports the results of two acupuncture treatments followed by three chiropractic/acupuncture treatments for a women suffering from long-term migraine headaches. The migraines disappeared and had not returned a year later. Other studies show the combination therapy offers significant improvements in neck pain and tennis elbow.

Campbell relates a story of the power of chiropractic combined with acupuncture, when his young son that was able to walk only with great difficulty received a two-minute treatment from Yennie. Afterward, “My son got up and ran down the hall,” he recalls.

Locate a certified practitioner at American BoardOfChiropracticAcupuncture.org/about-us/find-a-diplomate.

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New Cancer Test for Dogs Detects Illness in Time for Effective Treatment

by Shawn Messonnier

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et owners often ask if there’s an accurate, inexpensive way to test dogs for cancer before they develop clinical signs of it. A diagnosis early in the course of the disease is crucial for beginning effective treatment and better outcomes. Until recently, the answer to their question was no.

As a result, most owners have remained unaware of the problem until the cancer was well advanced and had spread throughout the pet’s body. While chemotherapy can help some pets, the treatment is unable to heal most of them due to the advanced stage of most

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diagnosed cancers, which typically already have been active for six to 12 months or longer.

Early diagnosis would allow both traditional and natural therapies to be more effective. In some cases, chemotherapy might not even be needed, because natural medicines such as astragalus, essential fatty acids, mushroom extracts, ginseng and green tea may be able to reverse the cancer at its earliest stages.

Fortunately, dog owners can now secure an accurate early diagnosis using a new blood panel costing less

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than $200, including lab processing, that enables veterinarians to detect cancer and other inflammatory diseases before a pet becomes ill.

The tests provide valuable information about the dog’s health before overt signs of disease are observed, damage occurs and treatment options become more limited and expensive.

Early detection tests for cancer in cats will be available soon.

The tests measure several aspects of cell irregularity, including abnormal cell division and systemic inflammatory activity, by detecting any increased levels of thymidine kinase and C-reactive protein in the pet’s body.

A study by California’s Veterinary Diagnostics Institute’s VDI Laboratory applying the new blood panel tests to 360 dogs followed their incidences of cancer and other serious diseases for up to a year.

The researchers found that nearly all of the cancers that occurred were detected four to six months prior to the pet showing outward signs.

Because the cancers were detected early and treated before the pet became overtly ill, costs to the pet owner were greatly reduced and the effectiveness of cancer treatment improved.

The new cancer screening tests, which are designed to be part of a routine wellness plan, constitute the most comprehensive single blood di-

agnosis available in monitoring overall canine health.

It’s just as important to check the vitamin D status of canine patients.

Low levels contribute to increased incidence of cancer and infectious diseases, according to a study published in the journal Veterinary and Comparative Oncology. Supplementing vitamin D levels is easy and inexpensive and may help reduce the incidence of serious disease later in life.

While the new blood panel tests have been shown to be highly accurate in early cancer detection, any test can miss it if the number of cancer cells is too small. Therefore, pets with negative test results should be retested every six months, while positive results prompt further diagnostic tests and initial treatment. Pets with cancer also benefit from these tests because they allow the vet to fine-tune a treatment plan and determine when a cancer may be coming out of remission.

The screening is recommended for all dogs 5 years of age and older. Only a small amount of blood is needed and results are available within a few weeks.

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Mega March for Animals – 9am-12pm. Enjoy the Michigan Humane Society’s walk around Belle Isle. Water will be available along the route.

Everyone is welcome to walk, with or without a pet; teams and individuals. Pets who are friendly and vaccinated are welcome to attend on a leash or in a carrier. Please bring proof of vaccinations and be prepared to pick up after your pets. $10. registration fee. Belle Isle State Park, Detroit.

248-283-1000.

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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. Please do not bring animals to this visit. Trenton/Woodhaven Animal Shelter, 21860 Van Horn Rd, Woodhaven. BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098.

SAT, OCTOBER 18, 2014 Pet Adoption Event – 11am-3pm. Come meet some Michigan Humane Society dogs and cats of all ages, waiting for adoption! PetSmart, 23271 Eureka Rd, Taylor. 734-722-1104

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally. com.

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The Sun’s Electrifying Future Solar Power is a Worldwide Eco-Goldmine

by Linda Sechrist

“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy.

What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.” ~ Thomas Alva Edison in 1931

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Humankind has sought for centuries to harness the sun because the cumulative energy of 15 minutes of its rays shining on Earth could power the world for a year.

Following the invention of the solar collector in 1767, a slow, yet steady evolution of other breakthroughs in the quest have included the photovoltaic (PV) effect, observed in 1839, invention of the first solar cell in 1954 and a solar-powered

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communications satellite in 1958. Solar summits in 1973 and 1977 led to the inception of the Solar Energy Research Institute (now the National Renewable Energy Laboratory), part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act signed by then-President Jimmy Carter.

Making the most of the “alchemy of sunlight” that Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Yergin writes about in The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World, has required a global village of inventors, visionaries, scientists and engineers.

Pioneering companies have produced technological advancements and reduced manufacturing costs that expand the sun’s services to the world. Today, thanks to solar power, many of the remotest villages in developing countries have electricity.

“Without solar photovoltaics on satellites and those powering the uplink transmitters, downlink receivers and associated equipment on the ground, the isolated residents of developing countries can’t join the modern world,” explains Neville Williams, author of the recently released book, Sun Power: How the Energy from the Sun is Changing Lives Around the World, Empowering America, and Saving the Planet.

As founder of the guerilla nonprofit Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF.org), Williams led the charge for electrifying households in 12 developing countries for 17 years, beginning in 1990, using solar panels and systems funded by grants. “While we were cost-effective and decisive, the results were due to the honest, hardworking and dedicated people we found there,” he advises.

Williams initiated his pioneering advocacy of solar energy as a media specialist with the DOE during the Carter administration and served as the national media director for Greenpeace, in Washington, D.C. In 1997, he co-founded the solar installation company SELCO-India, which has supplied solar home systems to more than 150,000 families in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam and South Africa. In 2005, he founded the solar solutions supplier Standard Solar Inc., of Rockville, Maryland.

The U.S. currently has an operating capacity of 13,000-plus megawatts of cumulative solar electricity—enough to power more than 2.2 million average American homes. As the industry grows, so does its impact. The Solar Foundation’s Solar Job Census 2013 reported nearly 143,000 solar workers in the U.S.—a 20 percent increase over 2012—at 6,100 businesses in 7,800 locations encompassing every state.

According to Yergin and Williams, the increasing value of nationwide solar installations has “electrified” the U.S. economy. In 2013, domestic solar electric installations were valued at $13.7 billion, compared to $11.5 billion in 2012 and $8.6 billion in 2011. The top 10 states for annual additions of photovoltaic capacity in residential and commercial applications are California, Arizona, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nevada, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Colorado, New York and New Mexico.

Currently, there are more than 550 major solar projects underway nationally. Under the Obama administration, 16 of these have been permitted on federal lands and will provide 6,058 megawatts of generating capacity.

The two experts expect solar energy to be a major catalyst of global political and economic change. Williams contends that now is the time to fully access this cheapest form of unlimited energy.

“If millions of poor families in developing countries can get their electricity from the sun, why can’t Americans do the same?” he queries.

In a 2002 National Public Radio Planet Money podcast, Yergin, president of Cambridge Energy Research Associates, in Massachusetts, addressed the concerns of everyone that sees the common sense of relying on solar energy.

“Technology will be central to solutions for our energy challenges,” he says.

“What needs to be done is very, very large, as are the risks and challenges.

What we have going for us is the greatest resource of all—human creativity—and for the first time in history, we are going to see it employed on a global scale.”

To learn more, visit SunPowerBook.com and DanielYergin.com.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for Neville Williams’ recorded interview.

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The Sweet and Powerful Properties of Sage

by Latricia Wright

S

ince ancient times people have used sage for maintaining physical and mental well-being. Herbalists from around the world have prescribed sage for the healing of the sick and the strengthening of the youth. Sage has served as a preventive against plagues, colds and flu. The Indians used sage to ward off evil spirits, and the Romans had elaborate rituals, all which held sage in high esteem.

Why the fuss? Maybe it’s because sage is a powerhouse within the herb family, a true champion for internal and external use. The list of healing benefits reads like a rocksolid resume consisting of remedies that cure.

Here are five health benefits of sage: 1. Immune System Regulator

In his book, Common and Uncommon Uses of Herbs for Healthful Living, Richard Lucas documents that sage has immune-modulating properties. This means that if your immune system is sluggish, sage can stimulate immunity; if your immune system is overactive, sage can help slow it down to normal speed.

2. Cell Life Extender

A study published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine in 2011 concluded that extracts from sage, thyme, rosemary, spearmint and peppermint can significantly inhibit the growth of human colon cancer cells, suggesting that these five herbs may have potential health benefits to suppress colon cancer.

3. Enhances Foods

When added to beef patties, sage increases the antioxidant content of the beef patty both before and after digestion. This

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study published August 2009 in the U.S. National Library of Medicine found that once the meat was digested, there was a significant increase in cellular reduced glutathione (GSH) content, indicating that sage was bioactive in the body and kept glutathione antioxidant levels up. The body uses glutathione for tissue building and repair, making need chemicals and proteins, and for the immune system.

4. Asthma Herb

The herb sage is used in Trinidad as an herbal remedy for asthma. Other cultures include sage for respiratory illnesses.

5. Reduces Inflammation

For a sore throat or laryngitis, grab the sage as its antiseptic and astringent properties, as well as its relaxing properties, may reduce spasms of the chest and digestive tract.

Today, many people only think of sage during Thanksgiving, but with all these benefits why not start using sage more often? It’s easy to add the silver-green sage leaves to a soup or meat recipe.

One way to incorporate more sage into a diet is to make a honey infusion with sage. Simply add a handful of fresh sage leaves or dried sage to honey, cover and allow to infuse for one week or longer. Strain once the desired flavor has been achieved. For sore throats, add 1 teaspoon of the herbal honey to a cup of hot water several times during the day.

As with all medicinals, individuals should seek professional advice regarding the use of specific herbs.

Healthy Living Specialist Latricia Wright is the founder of Olive Seed, a natural health and wellness practice. Services include body chemistry analysis, child and adult nutrition, fitness, customized wellness planning using natural therapies and tea tasting workshops. For more information, visit OliveSeed.com.

Infinite Possibilities The Art of Changing Your Life INFINITE POSSIBILITIES Trainer Terril Bates of Better Thoughts Better Life is offering this powerful workshop to help participants improve the experience of their lives by cultivating the practice of inviting thoughts, beliefs, ideas and practices that shift dynamics.

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TRICK & TREAT Host a Halloween that’s Natural, Healthy and Cost-Conscious

by Avery Mack

Slipping masks, sagging costumes and sugar hits can all contribute to cranky kids at Halloween. Healthier, greener and safer options will up the ongoing fun factor.

Neat Costumes

Hooray! Princesses and superheroes are more popular than witches and devils these days. With encouragement from parents, kids can enjoy a greener Halloween with tiaras, wands and capes made from recycled cardboard and hobby shop items. Thrift stores offer up hats and jewelry for added bling. The Internet overflows with inspiration.

Also, many public libraries host costume swaps this month; find other swap locations at Tinyurl.com/CostumeSwaps.

Harvest Décor

Colorful Disguises

Consider inexpensive temporary hair coloring instead of wigs. Mix three packets of sugar-free drink mix or one box of sugar-free gelatin dessert mix (because sugar makes hair sticky), a few drops of both water and a conditioner into a paste. Apply cocoa butter at the hairline to prevent color from running down the face. Use a paintbrush to apply it to the hair, topped by a shower cap for a steeping period of as long as youthful patience allows before shampooing.

Homemade face paint is a fun and healthy alternative to sweaty masks. (Commercial face paint can contain lead and other undesirables.) A moisturizer with sunscreen, unscented lotion or cocoa butter acts as the base. “UVA/UVB rays are present yearround,” says Dermatologist Michael Taylor, in Portland, Maine. “Use zinc- or titaniumbased products, free from fragrance, para-aminobenzoic acid, parabens, bisphenol A, phthalates and other harmful ingredients.”

Natural food coloring, spices or other pantry items provide colorants. Turmeric makes a bright yellow; raspberry, blackberry or beet juice yields pink or red; mashed avocado and spirulina show up green; blueberry juice is naturally purple; and cocoa powder makes a great brown, according to Greenne.com.

Age-Perfect Parties

For the youngest treaters, hold an afternoon party with games and an outdoor wild-

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life/leaf hunt. “Plan a scavenger hunt or arrange stuffed toys to be knocked over with balls,” suggests Pamela Layton McMurtry, author of A Harvest and Halloween Handbook, and mother of seven in Kaysville, Utah. “Older kids will love a block party. Solar twinkle lights can mark the perimeters. Plan for a potluck and emphasize healthy choices. Games with prizes like wooden toys, juices, raisins or gluten-free crispy rice cakes take the focus off of candy. Tweens like progressive parties: appetizers at one house, dessert at another and music or scary movies at a third.”

“Disguise healthy snacks as scary, gross foods,” suggests Rosie Pope, a parenting style leader and former reality TV personality in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

“Homemade grape or orange juice popsicles with a small gummy worm inside are popular.”

Pope likes to decorate cucumber and apple slices with raisins, dried cranberries, blueberries and pretzels adhered with organic peanut butter to mimic crawly creatures. Black spaghetti colored with squid ink can simulate boiled witch’s hair.

Spinach linguini masquerades as swamp grass. Look for gluten-free varieties. Prepare peeled grapes for green eyeballs.

“Cover party tables with a patchwork of fabric remnants,” advises McMurtry. She also suggests a DIY taco area or cat-and-scarecrow-shaped pizzas. Use sliced olive or cherry tomato eyes, shredded cheese hair and a red pepper smile.

Prepare a cheesy fondue with wholegrain bread. Individually wrapped popcorn balls studded with bits of fruit can be great take-home desserts for guests.

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In addition to the usual farmers’ market gourds, Indian corn and pumpkins, “Oranges, tangerines and apples covered with cloth and tied with orange or black yarn or ribbon hung as miniature ghosts in the kitchen and doorways add a spooky touch,” adds Pope. “After the holiday, the fruit returns to the table as a snack.” Pope’s children also like to draw Halloween murals on windows using water-based markers.

Traditional tricks and treats are easily improved upon with mindful shopping and imagination. The calorie counts are lower, environmental impacts are lighter and the feel-good fun factor soars.

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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calendarofevents All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication, and adhere to our guidelines.

Please visit HealthyLivingDetroit.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

WED, OCTOBER 01, 2014

Rotary Club of Detroit – 12-1:30pm. Great local speakers at the weekly lunch meeting. RSVP. $25. Business attire. Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison Ave, Detroit. 586-943-5785.

DoTerra Essential Oils Post–Convention Tour – 6:55-9pm. Discuss new products & specials which were offered at event plus the opportunity to purchase discounted ‘new product kit’ and more. Registration required. Free. Greenmead Historical Park/Alexander Blue House, 20501 Newburg, Livonia. 248-320-2367.

Water Wednesday – 7-8:30pm. Discover the health benefits of Kangen Water. Jungle Juice Bar, 14929 Charlevoix, Grosse Pointe Park.

313-571-3075.

LifeCare’s Healthy Living Class - 7-9pm.

Want to get healthy, maybe lose a few pounds and do it the ‘right’ way? We’re starting a new series of classes with a co-ed group focused on healthy eating, fitness and living in general. Some kitchen demos. Free. LifeCare, 33445 Warren Rd, Westland. 734-629-3551

SAT, OCTOBER 04, 2014

Russian Festival – 11am-8pm. (also Sun 1-7pm) Russian/Ukrainian folk music performances, dance groups, Slavic cuisine/tea room, authentic sweets, Russian beer, infused vodka tasting, puppet show, petting zoo, bounce house, hair braiding, and more. Free admission/parking.

St. Vladimir Church, 9900 Jackson Rd, Dexter.

440-785-6131.

Surviving and Thriving Holiday Stress – 9-10am.

Learn a mindfulness based approach to moving Holiday stress towards positive family experiences.

Free. RSVP. Transformational Choices, 164 N Main St, Plymouth. 734-845-6015.

SUN, OCTOBER 05, 2014

Flea Market – 7am-4pm. Join hundreds of vendors and shoppers at the Flat Rock Historical Society’s semi-annual event. All types of items available plus concession stand and bake sale.

No pets allowed. Free entry & parking. Flat Rock Speedway, 14041 Telegraph, Flat Rock.

734-782-5220.

Cut-A-Thon – Noon-4pm. Gift Baskets, Haircuts and Color proceeds are donated to Karmano’s Cancer Research. Salon owner Devin is a cancer survivor and hosts this annual event, visit ahead to check out the amazing gift baskets. Image Salon, 3744 Monroe, Dearborn.

313-561-6455.

WED, OCTOBER 08, 2014

Rotary Club of Detroit – 12-1:30pm. Great local speakers at the weekly lunch meeting. RSVP. $25. Business attire. Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison Ave, Detroit. 586-943-5785.

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THU, OCTOBER 09, 2014 Intro to Pranic Healing: Your Hands Can Heal You - 6-8pm. Learn simple technique to relieve stress and enhance your energy flow. $15. BodyWorks Healing Center, 819 N Mill St, Plymouth. 734-709-4240.

SAT, OCTOBER 11, 2014 Fall Community Shred Day – 10am-1pm. The Rotary Club of Southgate is sponsoring free shredding, eight box limit. (No X-Ray films and computers/accessories) monetary Donations for Happy Feet Kids Shoe Program or non perishable food items for Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry are happily accepted. 15700 Northline Rd, Southgate. 734-785-7705 Ext 7153.

MON, OCTOBER 13, 2014 Energy Analysis Session – Having life issues? Leave this phone session renewed, reeneregized and inspired to finally attract the relationship, finances or health you truly want!

There are ONLY seven (7) spots available for the Free Energy Analysis session, so go to www. tinyurl.com/energyanalysisforyou right now to receive yours, and live the life you dream of now! Create By Vibration. Must register.

734-252-6196.

Monday Night Meditation - 7:15-8pm. Join MJ for an evening of Meditation, and learn techniques to use at home. With breath work and a quiet environment, you can take a break from your daily activities.Everyone is welcome.

Please call the office to register at 734-4556767. free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd Ste 109, Canton.

TUE, OCTOBER 14, 2014 You should see what’s in our Drawers! 4-8pm. Intruducing Pullin’s new Artist Series underwear for men and women. Come see where we hide the Monsters. We will have snacks and a raffle for a select bra and panty set. Free. We’ll validate your parking. Busted Bra Shop, in the Park Shelton Bldg, 15 E Kirby Ste A, Detroit. 313-288-0449 Womens Health - 7:15-8:30pm. Join Dr D to discuss various womens health topics - hot flashes, PMS, thyroid disorders, fatigue, hair loss, gallbladder issues, heartburn, constipation or breast health problems, come learn how to resolve these problems naturally without the use of drugs or surgery, register at 734-4556767- free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd Ste 109, Canton.

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WED, OCTOBER 15, 2014

savethedate Women in Rotary Luncheon – Facing New Challenges – 12-1:30pm. The Rotary Club of Detroit will honor Amanda Good, CEO of Alternatives for Girls, and Dr Marilyn Fitzgerald, Centennial President of the Rotary Club of Travers City and Common Ground Solutions founder will be the keynote speaker.

RSVP $30 in advance, $35 at the door.

Business attire required. Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison Ave, Detroit. 313438-2355 or visit DetroitRotary.org to purchase advance tickets online.

Green Your Neighborhood Community Forum – 5-8:30pm. Learn to save money by saving water in your home; many ideas & tips. RSVP encouraged. Free. Wayne County Comm. College Northwest Campus, 8200 W. Outer Dr, Detroit.

313-475-7057.

Brain Support Presentation - 7-9pm. A conversation about anxiety & mental support from Nature. Nutraceuticals from 41 Researchers, 20 University Empirical Reports, 80,000 customers, 5000 doctors and used in over 100 countries Free.

Restoration Ministry, 1728 Stanford, Berkley.

248-541-1726.

THUR, OCTOBER 16, 2014 Meditation for Beginners: Isha Kriya – 7-8pm.

(Ages 12+) Medical practitioners have long identified stress as a root cause of many of our modern ailments, from high blood pressure and gastrointestinal problems to anxiety and depression. With regular practice, meditation has been shown to relieve these problems. In the free 1-hr Isha Kriya meditation class, participants will learn a simple yet powerful 15-minute daily practice which offers enhanced feelings of peace, calm, and clarity. It is supportive to overall well-being and alleviates stress at its source. No previous meditation experience is necessary and it can be done seated in a chair.

Offered by Isha Foundation which is a non-profit, non-denominational, public service organization.

Free. Summit on the Park, 46000 Summit Pkwy, Canton. http://IshaUSA.org, 313-451-4742.

Sweet Deception – 7-8:30pm. Learn which sweeteners are safe and which are potentially deadly plus learn how sugar relates to hypoglycemia, gout, belly fat, diabetes, and cancer, and why you must avoid dangerous exciter toxins! Free. Karl Wellness Center, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. 734-425-8220.

FRI, OCTOBER 17, 2014

Open House – 9am-2pm. (also Sat 9am4pm) Enjoy tasty health treats, learn how to be “Cooklessly Slim”, get great recipes, speak to our nutritionist about your health questions, get hormonal testing on the spot, try our new space age tech laser for pain and get checked out for all of your hidden back & neck problems, free massage that targets areas of stress & tension, book signing, and meet Dr Linda Solomon, DC, CCWFN. Free. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia.734-664-0339.

Detroit Zumba All Stars – 5:30-9:30pm. Attend Detroit’s largest Zumba Fintness Party! All ages and abilities. Shopping, too. $10. Bert’s Entertainment Warehouse, (Eastern Market), 2727 Russell St, Detroit. 313-587-6203.

Ann Arbor Annual Arts & Crafts Show; Crafting with Grace – 10am-5pm. Wide selection of hand crafted items, kids corner, food concession available and more. $2. New Grace Apostolic Temple, 2898 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-368-8897.

SUN, OCTOBER 19, 2014

Annual Fall Open House – 1-5pm. Family friendly event, tour the buildings & grounds of this beautiful automotive historical site which features Albert Kahn designed buildings plus view some wonderful classic cars, take a taxi ride in a Packard, petting zoo, Johnny Trudell big band live music, bake sale, gift shop. Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke, Shelby Township.

PackardEvents.org 586-739-4800.

MON, OCTOBER 20, 2014

Friday Night Cooking Classes – 6-9pm. Learn new techniques and recipes in this hands-on opportunity to cook with Chef Colleen Serra, plus everyone enjoys a delicious dinner together at the end of the class. Great date night idea! $45 per person, call 248-242-3341 to reserve your space. Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Twp.

Introduction to Native American Healing 7-8pm. Join Marjorie Farnsworth for Intro session about Native American healing (Shamanism), which is a set of drug free protocols for restoring life force. Please call to register at 734-455-6767, free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd Ste 109, Canton.

SAT, OCTOBER 18, 2014

Essential Oils - 7-8pm. Join Cynthia Haas to learn about disease prevention, and how you can help to heal yourself and your family. Bring your questions and friends. Cynthia has been studying and teaching essential Oils for 15 yrs. Call to register at 734455-6767. free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd Ste 109, Canton.

Surviving and Thriving Holiday Stress – 9-10am. Learn a mindfulness based approach to moving Holiday stress towards positive family experiences. Free. RSVP. Transformational Choices, 164 N Main St, Plymouth. 734-845-6015.

TUE, OCTOBER 21,2014

Downriver Wellness Fair Saturday & Sunday, November 15-16 10am – 5pm each day

Meet and learn about the benefits of a Holistic Approach to Staying Well and Treating Illness Exhibitors of Natural Health Products, Homeopathic Therapies & Nutriceuticals $5 Admission

www.WellnessUSAInc.org/WellTrade Exhibitor Tables Available!

For more information call 313-288-8104

WED, OCTOBER 22, 2014

Full Day of Recollection – 9:30am-2:30pm.

Come away and enjoy a day of reflection, conferences, nourishing food and spiritual renewal. $20. St Paul of the Cross Retreat & Conf Ctr, 23333 Schoolcraft, Detroit. 313-286-2800.

Rotary Club of Detroit – 12-1:30pm. The Rotary Club of Detroit will host , {insert name of speaker} as guest speaker at the weekly lunch meeting. RSVP. $25. Business attire.

Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison Ave, Detroit. 586-943-5785.

THUR, OCTOBER 23, 2014

Learn How to Use Food as Medicine and Medicine as Food – 7pm. Herbs are essential for maintaining a healthy diet and balanced lifestyle.

Rediscovering the passion and art of cooking with maximum benefits is priceless. Join Herbalist Latricia Wright and Chef Kendall Mitchell as they introduce healthy options packed with the fundamental building blocks for sustaining life. $15, call 313-757-0993 to register. Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp. Get Your Energy Back – 7:30-8:30pm. Join Dr. Linda Solomon of TLC Holistic Wellness for this interesting presentation. Learn how to plan & prepare your own natural fast food recipes to energize your body. Livonia Civic Center Library; 3rd floor, 32777 Five Mile Rd, Livonia.

Free. PreRegister. 734-664-0339.

Present Moment Meditation The practical approach to see positive results in every area of your daily life— work, family, home, health, relationships, personal goals, and more.

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THURS, OCTOBER 23, 2014 Rotary Club of Detroit – 12-1:30pm. Great local speakers at the weekly lunch meeting. RSVP. $25. Business attire. Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison Ave, Detroit. 586-943-5785.

FRI, OCTOBER 24, 2014

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The Heart of the Matter – (10/25). This ground breaking, 2nd Annual Medicine Beyond Medication conference, geared toward medical professionals, will bring traditional, holistic and integrative medical communities together to consider collaborative models of care for heart health at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Universal Health Solutions, uhsmi.com

SAT, OCTOBER 25, 2014 “Boo Barn” – (10/26). 10am-4:30pm. Spooky surprises! $4. Heritage Park Petting Farm, 12803 Pardee, Taylor. 734-374-5946.

Harvest Festival – 9am-2pm. Celebrate the fall harvest with family friendly fun at the Shelby Township Farmers Market with entertainment by A Man Named Hooper, 11am guided tour of the site, food treats, bounce house, pumpkins, winter squash, honey, maple syrup, fresh baked bread and more. Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke, Shelby Township. ShelbyFarmersMarket. com 586-943-5785.

SUN, OCTOBER 26, 2014 Spooky Halloween Tea – 11am & 2pm. (two seatings) Join Chef Colleen Serra for her special brews and concoctions. A full tea will be served, including lightly sweetened, tiny ghostly sweets and scary tea sandwiches. Tea leaf reading workshop, and individual tea leaf readings are available for $10. Cost of the tea is $35 per person, call 248242-3341 to reserve your space. Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Twp. PackardEvents.org

MON, OCTOBER 27, 2014 Health Aide Natural’s Class – 10:30am-1pm.

Class for home health aides who want to learn natural herbal remedies and plant based whole food nutrition for their clients. Learn grooming techniques using essential oils, preparing healing meals with less oil and more spices, etc. Contact Dr. Ondria. Mavis Home Care, 8325 E. Jefferson, Detroit. 313-451-2472.

savethedate Rekindle the Spirit of Caring II – 8am4pm. This conference will explore the chaos that surrounds healthcare during this tremendous time of change and equips nurses with skills to maintain balance from the inside out. 21st century neuroscience stress management discoveries will be discussed. Holistic Health Strategies will be identified and practiced. $99. St Paul of the Cross Retreat & Conference Center, 23333 Schoolcraft, Detroit. 313-286-2802.

WED, OCTOBER 29, 2014 Rotary Club of Detroit – 12-1:30pm. Great local speakers at the weekly lunch meeting. RSVP. $25. Business attire. Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison Ave, Detroit. 586-943-5785.

Pressure Point Therapy – 7-8pm. Learn how to implement effective techniques to reduce stress, muscle soreness and tension and improve your overall health! Bring a partner for the most benefit. Free, call to register.

Karl Wellness Center, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. 734-425-8220.

Essential Exercises – 8-9pm. Stretch your way to health with six essential exercises! Free.

Karl Wellness Center, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. 734-425-8220.

WED, NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Tea Party Social – 2-4pm. Come in and relax and try some fresh herbal tea while browsing through our handcrafted and holistic products plus have your questions ready for our Holistic Health Practitioner. Natural Recovery, 4438 W Jefferson, Ecorse. 313-427-0353.

Yin (restorative) Yoga – 7-8pm. $14 walk in.

Livonia Yoga Ctr, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia.

LivoniaYogaCenter.com, 248-449-9642.

Donation Yoga -12pm. All levels welcome in a serene studio with natural light. Be Nice Yoga, 4100 Woodward, Detroit. 313-544-9787.

Sunday’s Tea - 20 oz pot of tea with 2 scones. $5. Knitting groups welcome. SocraTea & Artist Gallery, 71 Garfield, Ste 50, Detroit.

313-833-7100.

Real Women Real Issue – 11:30am-12pm.

Tune into WMYD My TV 20 to hear the original broadcast, featuring a segment with the Jungle Juice Bar. 313-571-3075.

Detroit Eastern Market /Detroit – 6am-4pm.

Artisans focus. Russell St, between Mack & Gratiot. 313-833-9300.

savethedate Spotlight on Compassion: When the Nurse is the Bully – 8:30am-4:15pm.

The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to identify the complex issue of horizontal violence in healthcare organizations and practice skills to address bullying behaviors. Nurses will identify organizational cultural norms in their present healthcare environment that promote or inhibit horizontal violence. $99. St Paul of the Cross Retreat & Conference Center, 23333 Schoolcraft, Detroit. 313-286-2802.

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SAT, NOVEMBER 15

How to Tell if Your House is Haunted - 7-8pm.

Do you have unexplained things that go bump in the night? Are there strange things going on at your home or office? Join Marjorie Farnsworth for this free talk that covers the ways to tell whether your space is haunted, what steps you can take, and how a professional ghost-buster can help you clear your space. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd. Ste. 109, Canton. 734-455-6767

Downriver Wellness Fair – 10am-5pm. (Sat & Sun) Meet and learn about the benefits of a holistic approach to staying well and treating illness. Exhibitors of natural health products, homeopathic therapies & nutriceuticals. $5 Admission Exhibitor Tables Available.

Taylor Town Trade Center, 22525 Ecorse Rd, Taylor. WellnessUSAInc.org/WellTrade 313-288-8104

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Gentle Basic Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Have you been wanting to try a yoga class? David Demo teaches this wonderful class that will help get your week off to a great start – all levels welcome. New students – first week free, then $5 per class afterwards. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, Warren. StrongHeartYoga.com Lunch Time Align & Flow Yoga- 12-1pm.

Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate.

734-282-9642.

Health, Healing and Happiness – 6:457:45pm. Workshop encompassing new approach to better and happier you. $10. The Yoga and Wellness Collective, 21925 Garrison, Dearborn. 734-778-2022.

LifeCare’s Outstretched in Worship – 6:157:20pm.Workout, worshipful experience and a little relaxation; beginner and intermediate/ advanced classes. $6.LifeCare, 33445 Warren, Westland. 734-629-3551.

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SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. WCCC-Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd – Conference Room 11, Taylor. Rick Williams, 734-626-7778.

Gentle Yoga – 9-10:15am. All levels. $14.

TaylorYoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. 313292-9642.

Story Time – 10-11am. Stories for seniors, adults and children. Weekly themes. Jungle Juice Bar, 14929 Charlevoix, Grosse Pointe Park. 313-571-3075 Classic Nia – 5:30-6:30pm. All levels. $13.

Body and Mind Fitness, 239 E Nine Mile Rd, 1 blk E of Woodward, Ferndale. NiaBethSchedule.

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Mom & Baby Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Bond w/your baby, release tension, strengthen your body, focus the mind and increase flexibility.

Enjoy togetherness with your baby during this fun and worthwhile activity; meet other moms and babies too. Northville Yoga Center, 200 S Main St Unit B, Northville. 248-449-9642.

Tai Chi – 6-7pm. With Bobby Jean Calhoun $5.

SanKofa Life Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-5250.

Canton Communicators Club – 6:30pm. Learn to become a better communicator and improve public speaking abilities! Canton Coney Island, 8533 Lilly Rd, Canton. 734-994-0569.

Community Share Dinner & Activities – 6:30-8pm. Join us for a meal, followed by contemporary worship, Bible study, classes, music, cards, and crafts-sign up for dinner each wk, suggested cost $6 per adult, $4 for 4-14, 3 and under free. “pay-what-you-can”. Allen Park Presbyterian Church, 7101 Park Ave, Allen Park. 313-383-0100.

Gentle & Restorative Yoga – (through 7/22).

10:30-11:30am. Relax and stretch. All levels welcome. Pls. bring mat. Walk-in $10. St. John Neumann, 44800 Warren Rd, Canton.

313-671-7909.

Transformational Tuesdays – 7-9pm. $5 SanKofa Life Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. SankofaLife.org, 313-366-5250..

SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 2nd and 4th Wed. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Nonmembers can visit 2 meetings free. WCCCDownriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd – Conf Rm 8, Taylor. Contact Mark Tremper 313-460-0438.

Ashtanga Yoga; Short Form - 6-7:15pm.

Can be Physically & mentally intense and challenging, but at the same time calming & therapeutic. $14. Yoga Shala Wellness, 25411 W Warren, Dearborn Heights. 313278-4308.

Belly Dance Classes- 6-9pm. All fitness levels welcome with instruction by Abida. $10.

Healing the Heart Through Reiki and Art, 2955 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. 313-506-3073.

Hatha Yoga- 8:30-9:30am. All levels. Bring mat, towel, water bottle and dress comfortable in workout clothing. Suggested donation, $515. Pop-Up Yoga at Whole Foods Market, Midtown-Detroit, upstairs Community Room, 115 Mack, Detroit. 248-930-4587.

Vinyasa Yoga - 9-10:15am. Flowing sequence, all levels. $14. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. 313-292-9642.

Beginners Pilates – 6pm. Guardian Martial Arts & Fitness, 30942 Ford Rd, Garden City.

734-266-0565.

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 DixToledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.

Kid’s Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. . Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-2829642

SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two mtgs free. Best Western/Greenfield Inn “The Pink Palace” Packard Room, 3000 Enterprise Dr, Allen Park. Annette Prevaux 313389-3937.

Hustle Dance Classes – 6:30-7:30pm. With Fast Freddy, $5. SanKofa Life Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-5250.

Open Gymnastics Fridays – 7-9pm. All levels welcome, drop in fee $10. Sokol Detroit Gymnastics, 23600 W Warren Ave, Dearborn Hghts. 313-278-9493.

Chakra Yoga – 11am-12pm. Vinyasa class led

by Courtney Conover, designed to help balance chakras, all levels $14. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. 313-292-9642 Circle of Light – 2-7pm.

(Light Energy) with Sukyo Mahikari - Love Offering.

SanKofa Life Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-5250.

Open Mic – 7-10pm. For musicians, poets, comedians, etc. Sign up starts at 6:30pm. Free.

Always Brewing Detroit, 19180 Grand River, Detroit. 313-879-1102.

Prenatal Yoga – 11am. $14. Northville Yoga Center, 200 S Main St Unit B, Northville. 248449-9642.

Slow Flow Yoga – 9-10am. Pop-Up Yoga. $10 suggested donation. SocraTea & Artist Gallery, 71 Garfield, Ste 50, Detroit. 313-833-7100.

Drum Circle – 7-9pm. Includes instructions with Baba Uche’, $5. SanKofa Life Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-5250.

Detroit Eastern Market /Detroit – 6am-4pm.

Artisans focus. Russell St, between Mack & Gratiot. 313-833-9300.

Community Yoga - 7-8pm. All-levels, dedicated Christian Yoga Studio. Free/Donation. Living Waters Yoga, 63 Kercheval, Ste 20, Grosse Pte Farms. 313-884-4465.

Live Life With Oils – 1-2pm. Learn what essential oils are, what they do and how to use them. Free. World of Pole Fitness & Dance, 32669 Warren, Ste 6, Garden City. 734-306-0909.

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CANTON CENTER CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

Serving the community for 26 years 6231 N Canton Center Rd #109, Canton, MI 48187 734-455-6767 CantonCenterChiropractic.com We offer Chiropractic and nutritional services to help you achieve optimal wellness.

Additional services include Massage, Reflexolgy, Reiki, Kinesio-Taping and educational workshops. Let Dr. Robert Potter, Jr. and Associates be “Your Natural Health Care Providers”.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER FOR PEACE & CONFLICT STUDIES Wayne State University 313-577-3453 ab3440@wayne.edu Clasweb.Wayne.edu/cpcs

Conflict Resolution and Cultural Diversity Training for groups, schools, companies, agencies. 50 years of experience and community service. World Pledge Peace and Environment Posters available for young people.

34164 Plymouth Rd., Livonia, MI 48150 734-427-3144 • Zerbos.com Wall to Wall supplements Organic products & produce Frozen & Refrigerated foods Groceries, Teas, Bulk Foods Natural Chemical Free Pet Products Mineral Based Cosmetics Chemical Free Personal Care products Raw Living & Sprouted Food Section Fitness Section and more.

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NATUROPATHIC SCHOOL OF THE HEALING ARTS

NaturopathicSchoolofAnnArbor.net GaiaherbalStudies.net Two Year Accelerated Traditional Naturopathy (ND) program. Master Herbalists track offered, Primary Care Naturopath track offered. Hands-on experiential , Green Rounds, Clinical Internship, bringing 20 years of private practice and educator experience to unique curriculum. Visit us on Facebook at Naturopathic School of Ann Arbor. Come visit the School and see for yourself. E mail: naturopathicschool@ gmail.com

TRANSFORMATIONAL CHOICES 164 N Main St, Plymouth MI TransformationalChoices.com Chad Allee 734-845-6015 chad@TransformationalChoices.com

Our mission is to provide affordable comprehensive and holistic mental health services to individuals, couples, families, children, and groups throughout southeast Michigan. We specialize in a contemplative, creative, and mindful approach towards helping you navigate life’s transitions.

The good man is the friend of all living things. ~Mahatma Gandhi

PACKARD PROVING GROUNDS HISTORIC SITE

49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Twp, MI 48317 (bet 22 & 23 Mile Rds) 586-943-5785 PackardEvents.org Beautiful automotive history site with Albert Kahn designed buildings on 14 acres.

Includes banquet facilities that accommodates all different size groups up to 300 guests for a sit down meal. Free tours every Sat @ 11am, May thru Oct.

HOLISTIC HEALTH NATURES REMEDIES DR DENISE ACTON, N.D. 734-645-4434 DrDSNaturesRemedies.com

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HOLISTIC THERAPY

Certified naturopathic doctor offers acupuncture treatments, nutritional counseling, massage raindrop therapy, and biomeridian testing for a variety of issues.

Advanced training in nutrition 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.

I am still learning. ~Michelangelo

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JUICE BARS BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED JUICE BAR

Located Inside The 1917 American Bistro 19416 Livernois Detroit MI 48221 313-863-1917 BAHFJuiceBar.net We Offer all Natural Smoothies - Raw Juices -Flavored Hot and Cold Teas And our Healthy Ganovia Coffee all made with Alkaline Water..

JUNGLE JUICE BAR

14929 Charlevoix St, Grosse Pointe 48215 313-531-3075 * JJBMich.com Jungle Juice Bar offers fresh fruit/ Juices Gone Wild vegetable smoothies and raw juice blends and healthy snacks, sandwiches, salads, desserts and other vegan/ vegetarian and raw food selections—all of which are prepared in-house using whole and unprocessed ingredients.

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MEDITATION ISHA FOUNDATION Detroit@IshaUSA.org 313-451-4742 I * shaKriya.org Learn a simple yet powerful 15 minute practice which creates enhanced clarity, improved health and a state of peacefulness and joy. Isha Foundation is an international, non-profit, public service organization.

LITERACY PROLITERACY DETROIT 12300 Morang Dr, Detroit, MI 48224 313-872-7720 ProLiteracyDetroit.org Pro-Literacy Detroit helps to build confidence, teach skills and create opportunities through literacy. One-on-one tutoring, English as a Second Language (ESL) and specialized assistance for individuals with learning disabilities are provided in keeping with the organizations motto of “Read-Empower-Succeed.”

ORGANIC LAWNCARE A-1 ORGANIC LAWNS, L.L.C.

Complete Natural Lawn Application Products & Programs PO Box 874, Highland 248-889-7200 A-1OrganicLawns.com We believe in protecting and preserving your family and home environment with natural fertilizers that use the power of nature to beautify your property.

RETREAT CENTERS SONG OF THE MORNING YOGA RETREAT CENTER 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd, Vanderbilt, MI 49795 989-983-4107 office@songofthemorning.org SongoftheMorning.org Find spiritual refreshment amongst 800-acres of natural beauty for your own personal retreat or participate in workshops, yoga classes, meditations, or Sunday Service. Accommodations and gourmet vegetarian meals available.

ST PAUL OF THE CROSS PASSIONST RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER 23333 Schoolcraft Rd (I-96 Service Dr, just E of Telegraph), Detroit 48233 313-286-2802 Passionist.org/StPauls Located on spacious and secluded grounds, St. Paul’s is distinguished by a spirit of serenity and tranquility, graced with compassion and hospitality, where all are welcome to experience renewal through retreats and hosted events.

DR SHARON A. OLIVER, M.D. INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE INSTITUTE

SPIRITUALITY ONE SPACE LESLIE BLACKBURN Dearborn, MI • 313.269.6719 OneSpaceConnected.com MysterySchooloftheTempleArts.com Illuminating the Path of Self-Realization through A r t , Yo g a , S a c r e d Geometry, Sacred Sexuality & more! Individual and couple coaching is available in addition to group classes, workshops and retreats. Browse the website for original artwork and music. Prints, music downloads and commission pieces are also available.

WELLNESS CENTERS

18714 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48203 313-368-2284 313-368-4598 fax DrOliverMD.Tripod.com 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. WILLIAM H. KARL, D.C., CERTIFIED WELLNESS DOCTOR KARL WELLNESS CENTER & CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

18930 Greenfield Road – Lower Level Detroit, Michigan 48235 www.eiw-dt.com (313) 744-2747

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.

This center for natural healing offers assessments and personalized health improvement programs using a unique combination of natural therapies and protocols. Experienced and certified natural health professionals assist clients on a path to achieving optimal wellbeing.

OLIVE SEED

A hub for wellness & social change Olive-Seed.com Latricia Wright vitality@Olive-Seed.com (313) 757-0993 We provide affordable p r o d u c t s a n d transformational workshops, emphasizing nutrition and lifestyle planning for holistic betterment. We offer a unique service that indicates the body’s biochemical balance and state of general health. We also feature customized wellness planning, custom herbal tea blends and homemade beauty products that offer a non-toxic and sustainable addendum to our programs. Call today and maximize your health potential!

YOGA YOGA 4 PEACE

13550 Dix-Toledo Rd., Southgate Mi 48195 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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Breathe in experience, breathe out poetry. ~Muriel Rukeyser

BUSINESS SERVICES NEED A WEBSITE FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

Get an easy to manage website that is Mobile, Tablet and Desktop friendly. Build It Yourself (No Coding Req) or We Can Help.Visit Fittedmobile. com to create a free demo or call 1-888-453-7793 x 2 We Create Mobile Apps Too! HELP! I’M SICK AND I CAN’T GET WELL! Don’t Let This Be You! Going through an illness, it’s tough to know what to do. The body heals itself naturally when you give it organic herbs and whole foods. Call Dr. Ondria for 2hr Consultation & FREE Health Assessment. TODAY! 313-451-2472.

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED DO YOU LIKE TO WORK ON CLASSIC CARS? Join the Mechanical Team at the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site and learn how to assist with repairs and maintenance of our fleet.

Mechanical skills and experience are helpful. We meet a couple evenings per month as a group to work on car projects. 49965 Van Dyke Ave, (bet 22 & 23 Mile Rds) Shelby Twp. Call Larry Telles 586-265-4127 for more info.

B E C O M E A N E N V I R O N M E N TA L VOLUNTEER FOR THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY IN 2014 We have Stewardship Saturdays the third Saturday of each month (except Dec) to remove invasive plants that damage the old-growth forest. No exp is necessary. Work gloves and tools will be provided. You bring a smile and a water bottle! We meet at 9am at the Nature Zoo Building on the east end of Belle Isle. A light breakfast snack is served, bagels and juice. We will work until noon, clean our tools - you’ll have fun! Oct 18th, Nov 15th. RSVP to Mebby melvadean.pearson@gmail.com Belle Isle Conservancy, 8109 E Jefferson, Detroit.

THE PACKARD PROVING GROUNDS HISTORIC SITE IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS Docents needed (we will train you) to lead tours through this beautiful automotive history site, also volunteers to assist with cleaning, site maintenance projects, and working weddings and social events in the evenings on weekends. Contact Ro – RoHollingsworth@gmail.com 49965 Van Dyke Ave (S of 23 Mile Rd) Shelby Twp. 586-739-4800

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ST. PAULOFTHE CROSS RETREAT CENTER IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS to assist with housekeeping and yard work. Housekeeping volunteers help with making beds and vacuuming on specified days. Yard work volunteers assist with various yard work tasks. Contact Roz at 313-286-2848 WORLD MEDICAL RELIEF SEEKING VOLUNTEERS - October 12, 19, 26 Volunteers needed to assist in sorting and packing donated medical supplies. No exp needed, but medical experience is especially helpful. Saturday work days start at 9am-11:30am.Bring a friend or two along and introduce them to the work we are doing overseas and locally. Volunteer opportunities for groups during the week as well as the scheduled Saturdays. Weekday hours for volunteering are Mon-Thur 8am-4pm, in 4 hr shifts. Contact Carolyn at 313-866-5333, ext.

222. World Medical Relief 11745 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit. 313-866-5333 WorldMedicalRelief.org HEAVEN & EARTH HOLISTIC THERAPIES Chinese Massage (draped with oils); Shiatsu (loose-fitting clothing); Anma (Acupressure); Tuina (Medical & Sports Massage); Eastern Reflexology; Japanese Toning Facial; Usui Reiki Healing & Distant Healing; Health & Wellness Coaching. $50 an Hour 1927 Eureka Road, Wyandotte, Michigan Call Carol at (734) 755-6674

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BRINGING MORE THAN HOMEWORK HOME

By Ryan Hogan It’s that time of year when we’re sending our kids back to school. Unfortunately, while schools are good places to learn they are great places to catch a disease. In fact, children’s Upper respiratory illnesses (URI’s) cause more doctor visits and missed school days than any other illness in the US. Luckily, there are a few things you can do at home to help reduce the chances of your child getting sick at school this year.

sanitizer before eating snacks, lunch and after using a shared computer mouse, pencil sharpener, water fountain or other community objects.

Now, most people know we need to wash our hands, but one thing most people don’t really relate their health to is nasal hygiene. Using a saline spray with xylitol, such as Xlear Nasal Spray, is safe for all ages. Research has shown this natural sweetener is useful in preventing bacterial otitis media (ear infections), among other upper respiratory problems that are most likely to occur in fall and winter months. Additional xylitol studies have also shown a significant reduction in asthma attacks when a xylitol nasal spray is used on a daily basis.

Xylitol affects nose and throat bacteria in two ways:

HOW? Before we talk prevention, we need to know how infection spreads. Many childhood illnesses are caused by viruses and bacteria that are transferred from person to person. URI’s increase in fall and winter as we spend more time crowded indoors. All it takes is one sick child, going to school for the spread to begin. Small droplets from a child’s cough or sneeze travel through the air and land on surfaces like desks, doorknobs and people. These germs are easily spread when someone touches the contaminated object and then proceeds to touch their eyes, nose or mouth. Children’s immune systems are less mature than those of adults, so they’re more vulnerable to these germs. Washing your hands and your nasal passages and also keeping their hands away from their nose, eyes and mouth are the most preventative habits to form at a young age.

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Decreases the adherence of harmful bacteria on their surface cells.

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Stimulates the body’s own natural defense system

Since the average American child has six to ten colds a year, using a xylitol nasal spray is a safe and effective way to promote better upper respiratory health, year round.

FINAL HEALTHY TIPS In addition to frequent hand-washing, teach your child some other school health basics: •

Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.

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Have your whole family practice nasal hygiene and the use of xylitol saline spray like Xlear.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? Our best defense is to stop cold germs where they breed.

Good hand-washing is the most effective way to prevent bacteria and viruses from spreading. Wash your hands after using the bathroom, blowing your nose, handling trash and prior to touching food to help eliminate germs. Soap and water should be used for 20 seconds (about as long as it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice). Using alcohol-based hand cleaners is also effective. Remind your child to use the

Even with all of these tips, your kids are bound to come down with something over the course of the school year. We all get sick at some point or another, forming healthier habits and maintaining a positive attitude is all we can do as parents.

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Are you looking for a unique historical venue for your next special event?

his beautiful automotive history site is situated on 14 acres and features Albert Kahn designed buildings, and is a lovely venue for weddings and special occasions.

The large Repair Garage Banquet Center Room can accommodate up to 300 guests, and the smaller Lodge Garage room is great for smaller meetings and celebrations.

Visit us on a Saturday 9am-2pm The site is open for venue tours during our weekly farmers market which is held on the grounds May through October.

Mark your calendar for our Annual Open House on Sunday, October 19th Contact: Mary Anne, Event Coordinator 586-943-5785 cell/text • maryannedemo@gmail.com www.PackardEvents.org Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site

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tarting today, we can experience life as a naturally unfolding expression of our vision and realize the contribution we are here to make. Living a truly good and purposeful life becomes as natural as breathing as we shift into a new paradigm based on the four tools of connect, listen, trust and act.

In most people’s current paradigm, the limited and limiting human mind will shape and drive our day-to-day actions whenever we allow it to. When we buy into it, it becomes our automatic truth, organizing our energy around fears for survival.

Everything changes when we stop focusing primarily on what we need to do in order to function and survive. Instead, by realizing that our essence is energy, we gain powerful access to our ability to separate the human mind’s chatter from our higher consciousness, shifting us into a new relationship with who we are. That’s where we can now go for the answers that are unique to us and aligned with our true journey and purpose.

Connect. The initiating step of seeing our real self as an eternal energetic force of higher consciousness activates our alignment with the universal vibrational force of all creation. This energy frequency becomes real and available to us.

Listen. By learning to distinguish between the mind’s busyness and intuited messages of our true self, we come to more consistently align our actions with our highest being. As a result, we naturally walk a path of honoring both our highest self and others.

Trust. The inner guidance we discern often defies logic, but we begin to trust that it knows best. The beauty is that because everything is in relationship with everything else, when one piece of our life changes or moves forward it shifts the entire energy and relationship with everything else, allowing for a new

relationship and a new result. Such trust goes deep, activating our inner knowing of who we are; not from the basis of a thought or concept, but as our new reality. We are listening to and heeding our most authentic self.

Act. Be aware that when we honor our higher self, transcending the human mind’s control, the ego will fight for its survival. It may argue for doing something else, not doing it fully or create circumstances that make it tough to act from an authentic place. Now we can release such mind suggestions and choose what supports our true journey.

We are here to experience our own magnificence as we walk our journey on Earth. In acting, we are saying, “I am not my mind; I am a wellspring of divine truth.” We are claiming our eternal identity.

Indira Dyal-Dominguez’s new book, YOU: A Spiritual Being on a Spiritual Journey, is based on 15 years of personal experience using the four tools and living from the spirit within while developing and sharing programs that guide others to connect with their true self. Access free tools at IndiraToday.com. natural awakenings

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Age-Perfect Parties

TRICK & TREAT Host a Halloween that’s Natural, Healthy and Cost-Conscious

by Avery Mack

Slipping masks, sagging costumes and sugar hits can all contribute to cranky kids at Halloween. Healthier, greener and safer options will up the ongoing fun factor.

Neat Costumes

Hooray! Princesses and superheroes are more popular than witches and devils these days. With encouragement from parents, kids can enjoy a greener Halloween with tiaras, wands and capes made from recycled cardboard and hobby shop items. Thrift stores offer up hats and jewelry for added bling. The Internet overflows with inspiration. Also, many public libraries host costume swaps this month; find other swap locations at Tinyurl.com/CostumeSwaps.

Colorful Disguises

Consider inexpensive temporary hair coloring instead of wigs. Mix three packets of sugar-free drink mix or one box of sugar-free gelatin dessert mix (because sugar makes hair sticky), a few drops of both water and a conditioner into a paste. Apply cocoa butter at the hairline to prevent color from running down the face. Use a paintbrush to apply it to the hair, topped

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by a shower cap for a steeping period of as long as youthful patience allows before shampooing.

Homemade face paint is a fun and healthy alternative to sweaty masks.

(Commercial face paint can contain lead and other undesirables.) A moisturizer with sunscreen, unscented lotion or cocoa butter acts as the base. “UVA/ UVB rays are present year-round,” says Dermatologist Michael Taylor, in Portland, Maine. “Use zinc- or titaniumbased products, free from fragrance, para-aminobenzoic acid, parabens, bisphenol A, phthalates and other harmful ingredients.”

Natural food coloring, spices or other pantry items provide colorants.

Turmeric makes a bright yellow; raspberry, blackberry or beet juice yields pink or red; mashed avocado and spirulina show up green; blueberry juice is naturally purple; and cocoa powder makes a great brown, according to Greenne.com.

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For the youngest treaters, hold an afternoon party with games and an outdoor wildlife/leaf hunt. “Plan a scavenger hunt or arrange stuffed toys to be knocked over with balls,” suggests Pamela Layton McMurtry, author of A Harvest and Halloween Handbook, and mother of seven in Kaysville, Utah.

“Older kids will love a block party.

Solar twinkle lights can mark the perimeters. Plan for a potluck and emphasize healthy choices. Games with prizes like wooden toys, juices, raisins or glutenfree crispy rice cakes take the focus off of candy. Tweens like progressive parties: appetizers at one house, dessert at another and music or scary movies at a third.”

“Disguise healthy snacks as scary, gross foods,” suggests Rosie Pope, a parenting style leader and former reality TV personality in Ridgewood, New Jersey. “Homemade grape or orange juice popsicles with a small gummy worm inside are popular.”

Pope likes to decorate cucumber and apple slices with raisins, dried cranberries, blueberries and pretzels adhered with organic peanut butter to mimic crawly creatures. Black spaghetti colored with squid ink can simulate boiled witch’s hair. Spinach linguini masquerades as swamp grass. Look for gluten-free varieties. Prepare peeled grapes for green eyeballs.

“Cover party tables with a patchwork of fabric remnants,” advises McMurtry. She also suggests a DIY taco area or cat-and-scarecrow-shaped pizzas. Use sliced olive or cherry tomato eyes, shredded cheese hair and a red pepper smile. Prepare a cheesy fondue with whole-grain bread. Individually wrapped popcorn balls studded with bits of fruit can be great take-home desserts for guests.

Harvest Décor In addition to the usual farmers’ market gourds, Indian corn and pumpkins, “Oranges, tangerines and apples covered with cloth and tied with orange or black yarn or ribbon hung as miniature ghosts in the kitchen and doorways add a spooky touch,” adds Pope. “After the holiday, the fruit returns to the table as a snack.” Pope’s children also like to

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

More EcoTreat Tips 4 Keep kids’ hair dry after applying temporary coloring to keep ingredients from running.

4 Mix cornstarch and beet juice to make “blood”.

4 Post a door notice that this family is giving out healthy snacks. Search out organic, fair trade, GMO-, gluten-, nut- and sugar-free treats in recyclable packaging (or no packaging at all). Avoid artificial preservatives and high-fructose corn syrup.

4 After gutting the pumpkin, roast the seeds for a snack and purée the pumpkin to add fiber and flavor to recipes.

4 Post-Halloween, compost the jack-o’-lanterns and gourds and add any corn stalks to foliage recycling.

Find more tips at Tinyurl.com/ Eco-Halloween.

Contributing sources: Green Halloween.org, SafeCosmetics.org

A Terrifyingly Healthy Halloween!

Kids can make individual pizzas starting with pre-baked crusts, bagels or English muffins. Choose whole wheat or gluten-free as desired. Smaller sizes allow for portion control. Add toppings and cheeses, regular or vegan, pop in the oven and serve.

Want fun shapes like a Halloween cat or scarecrow? Make an organic crust with a recipe from RealFood GirlUnmodified.com/fail-proof-organicpizza-dough, or try a whole-wheat version like one found at EatingWell. com/recipes/whole_wheat_pizza_ dough.html (using whole wheat and organic, unbleached all-purpose flour and a natural granulated sugar).

recipe photos by Pam McMurtry Designs

draw Halloween murals on windows using water-based markers.

Traditional tricks and treats are easily improved upon with mindful shopping and imagination. The calorie counts are lower, environmental impacts are lighter and the feel-good fun factor soars.

Bake for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to stove top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Return to oven for 1 to 2 minutes.

Remove, spread with sauce.

Raise the oven heat to 375° F. Begin with the proteins, then layer the vegetables and special ingredients and top with a layer of cheese.

Kid-Friendly Pizzas Yields 8 servings 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 8 bagels evenly split, English muffins or prepared pizza rounds 1 garlic clove, peeled and split lengthwise 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, finely grated 1 cup organic pizza or marinara sauce One protein, such as lean ground beef or soy crumbles (browned and drained); sliced vegetarian pepperoni; turkey or vegetarian bacon (fried, drained and broken into pieces); or peeled and deveined shrimp, cut into bite-sized pieces Red, yellow or green bell peppers, onions, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, sliced or diced black or green olives, drained pineapple bits, garlic cloves, drained and roasted 1 to 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or vegan mozzarella cheese

Return the rounds to the hot oven and bake until the cheese melts. Cool slightly and serve.

Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly oil two cookie sheets and set aside. Open and arrange bagels or muffins on the sheets.

If using prepared pizza rounds, place on sheets whole.

Dissolve yeast and sugar in the warm water. Stir gently, let yeast rise until frothy foam covers surface. Mix dough by hand with a dough hook or using an electric mixer.

Rub each piece of bread lightly with cut garlic. Brush each round with olive oil.

Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, salt and olive oil and mix well.

French Bread Pizza Dough 2 Tbsp active dry yeast 2 cups very warm water 2 Tbsp natural granulated sugar 3 cups organic unbleached all-purpose or bread flour, divided 2-to-1 2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp olive oil 3 cups whole wheat flour, divided 2-to-1 Preheat oven to 400° F. Lightly grease baking pans.

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Add 2 cups whole wheat flour (grind just before using for maximum nutrition).

Gradually add the additional flour until a smooth dough forms. Depending on altitude and humidity, more or less may be needed. Mix until dough is smooth.

Remove to flour-dusted bread board.

Shape and roll out to about ½-inch thick, top with marinara sauce, cheese and desired toppings.

Bake at 400° F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden around the edges.

1 bunch cilantro leaves, stems removed 1½ cups organic shredded cheddar, Mexican blend or vegan cheese 1 (15½-oz) can black olives, drained and sliced 1 (8-oz) container of regular or vegan sour cream 1 small head Romaine lettuce, roughly chopped 1 (1-lb) bag organic blue corn, whole grain, artisan, white or yellow corn or gluten-free baked tortilla chips Add 1 Tbsp oil to an 8-to-10-inch skillet and heat over medium-high heat until the oil just begins to simmer. Add chopped onion and stir. Sweat for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the ground meat or meat substitute.

If needed, add oil. Stir to break up large clumps and cook until browned.

Remove from skillet and drain the meat. Return to skillet, and then add tomato sauce, chili powder and cumin. Stir to blend and simmer over medium heat until the sauce begins to thicken. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Keep warm.

Aunt Judy’s Taco Stacks Yields 6 generous servings This one-dish treat contains all of the major food groups. Prepare favorite taco ingredients and stack them on organic blue-corn chips or a bed of torn lettuce.

Homemade salsa adds more veggies and zing. Use a recipe like one at AllRecipes. com/recipe/fresh-salsa-2. For a flavor twist, add diced avocado sprinkled with lemon juice to keep the bright green color; red, green, orange or yellow peppers; and fruit like mangos or peaches.

1 to 2 Tbsp olive oil (if needed) 1¼ lb naturally raised lean ground meat or meat substitute 1 small onion, 2-in or less in diameter, chopped 1 (8-oz) can organic tomato sauce 1 tsp chili powder ¾ tsp ground cumin Natural salt and pepper to taste 2 (15½-oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped in ¼-inch pieces

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Place beans, tomatoes, cilantro, cheese, olives and sour cream in separate bowls.

On a serving plate, put Romaine lettuce, taco chips or a combination of the two.

Add toppings and salsa as desired.

Spicy Cheese Fondue with Crudités and Croutons 1 24-oz round of unsliced sourdough bread 3 cups (12 oz) organic sharp cheddar cheese, grated 12 oz organic Neufchâtel cheese, softened 1 cup organic sour cream 1 cup green onions, chopped 2 (7-oz) cans green chilies, diced ½ tsp salt Directions for bread bowl Preheat oven to 350° F. Cut off and reserve the top of the sourdough bread round.

Hollow the inside with a small knife, leaving a ¾-inch shell. Cut remaining bread into 1½-inch cubes for croutons.

Yields 3 cups

Directions for fondue Mix together the cheeses, sour cream, onions, chilies and salt. Spoon the mix into the bread bowl, replace the reserved top. Wrap tightly with several layers of foil and place on baking sheet. Bake at 350° F for 1 hour or until cheeses melt. During the last half-hour of cooking, toast bread cubes. Remove bread from foil and place on a serving tray. Encircle with vegetables and toasted croutons.

8 Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 bunch green onions, sliced 3 jalapeño peppers (or to taste), seeded, stems removed, finely minced (wear gloves and work in a ventilated area) 1 to 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp natural salt Juice of 1 lime

Toasted Croutons for Fondue Dipping Cut one 16-oz baguette of sourdough bread into ½-inch pieces and add the cubed bread from hollowing the sourdough loaf. Add ½ cup of melted butter. Toss bread gently to coat it. Place in oven during the last half-hour the fondue is baking. Remove when crisp, not hard.

Optional substitution: Use one 8-oz can of tomatoes with green chiles instead of the tomato sauce, chili powder and cumin.

Salsa Fresca

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Chill covered. Adjust seasonings before serving.

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to use natural gas when we already have that infrastructure for coal, and why we shouldn’t instead be moving to clean and renewable energy sources that don’t destroy the climate system.

Airwaves Activist

Public Radio’s Steve Curwood Empowers Listeners to Aid Planet Earth

by Randy Kambic

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s creator, executive producer and host of Living on Earth, the weekly environmental news program broadcast since 1990, first distributed by National Public Radio and more recently by Public Radio International, Steve Curwood keeps millions of people informed on leading environmental topics. Broadcast on more than 250 public radio stations nationwide, the program has garnered a host of accolades, including three from the Society of Environmental Journalists and two Radio and Television News Directors Association Edward R. Murrow awards.

In-depth interviews and onsite tapings bring subjects to life for listeners. Movers and shakers, innovators and grassroots organizers explain complex issues in understandable terms. Updates of previously aired segments sometime point to what has changed since a piece first aired. Here, Curwood reflects on his own key learnings.

What do you believe is the most important environmental challenge we currently face?

Hands down, global warming and the associated disruption of Earth’s operat-

ing systems is the biggest risk that we run right now.

If we continue to get this wrong— and right now we’re not getting it right—it’s going to destroy the ability of our civilization to proceed as it has been.

Everything else operates within the envelope of the environment.

There’s no food, economy, family or anything else good if we don’t have a habitable planet.

As Living on Earth approaches its silver anniversary, what stands out to you as having changed the most over the years?

One thing that is new and important is an understanding of the power of coal to disrupt the climate. Massachusetts Institute of Technology research shows that using natural gas energy has about three-quarters of the impact of coal over its lifetime, and work at other universities and government agencies supports that finding. Another way to put this is that coal shoots at the environment with four bullets while natural gas does it with three. It also raises serious questions about whether we should be making massive infrastructure changes

Can you cite the single highest-impact segment enabling NPR to tangibly help forward changes benefiting the environment?

I believe that in 1992 we were the first national news organization to do environmental profiles of presidential candidates, prompting follow-up by ABC News, The Wall Street Journal and others. That signaled the greatest impact—that other news organizations felt it was important. A number of media picked up on the idea and started doing those kinds of profiles... not always, not everywhere, but frequently.

Presidential candidates can now expect to be asked questions about their positions on the environment.

How much does listener feedback and interaction influence your selection of topics?

When we launched the program, surveys showed that only 14 percent of the public cared about the question of global warming, which means 86 percent didn’t care, but we thought the story was important and stuck with it. People do care about their health, so we pay a lot of attention to environmental health stories, particularly eco-systems that support healthy living, from clean water to the vital roles of forests to the toxic risks we run from certain manmade chemicals. That’s really important to people, and listeners are quite vocal on such subjects.

There’s a phrase, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” If we just relied on listeners to tell us what we should tell them, we wouldn’t be educating them. On the other hand, it’s equally important to cover what listeners are curious about, because they can also educate us. It’s a two-way street.

Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a freelance writer, editor and contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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APPLES

Good Genes

It’s a Top-Ranked Superstar Fruit

by Tania Melkonian

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utrient density—an acknowledged characteristic of apples— is considered the most significant qualification for a superfood. “It’s one of the healthiest foods,” advises Case Adams, from Morro Bay, California, a naturopathic doctor with a Ph.D. in natural health sciences. Apples’ antioxidant power alone could elevate it to status as a superior superfood.

Eating apples could help ward off America’s most pressing yet preventable, chronic illnesses, which the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cites as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

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Morwenna Given, a medical herbalist and Canadian member of the American Herbalists Guild, from Toronto, explains why and shares an analogy, “The normal metabolic processes of oxidation produce reactive oxygen species (free radicals) with unpaired electrons that hunt and steal partner electrons from the body’s cells. Imagine an electrical plug wherein the grounding wire has been eliminated or compromised. There is nothing to prevent a surge or fire.”

This is comparable to what happens to a body impacted by a poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and illness; its healthy grounding is compromised.

When the overall damage to cell structure overwhelms the body’s innate antioxidation defenses, conditions are ripe for disease and accelerated aging.

Foods high in antioxidants, like the

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Note that conventionally grown apples top the Environmental Working Group’s list of 48 fruits and vegetables tested for pesticide residue (ewg.org/ foodnews/list.php). That’s yet another sound reason, along with better taste and nutrition, to go organic.

apple, help to neutralize the damage and heal bodily tissues.

Flavonoids—like the quercetin just beneath the peel—are another of the apple’s powerful nutrient partners, notes Adams in his book, The Ancestors Diet. So, even when making applesauce, including the peel is vital.

With the exception of vitamin C, all other nutrient compounds remain intact when the fruit is cooked.

Subtle differences in polyphenol levels exist among apple varieties, according to Linus Pauling Institute testing. Polyphenol compounds ultimately activate the fruit’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Northern spy, Fuji and especially red delicious varieties are the richest in antioxidants; empire and golden delicious harbor relatively low levels.

“Some older varieties that had lost popularity with large-scale commercial farmers are now being grafted again, thanks to a return to organic practices,” remarks Meredith Hayes, schools and student nutrition senior manager at FoodShare, a leading North American food security organization.

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“The purpose of any seed is to replicate the species,” explains Given. “The pulp around the seed protects and feeds the seed until it’s burrowed into the soil and germinates. Older species evolved to be protective of their seeds to survive against pests and other insults. Commercially grown produce, however, has generally bred out the secondary metabolites that house so many of a plant’s nutrients.”

It helps to know that imperfectlooking food has potentially synthesized more sugars and nutrients in response to stress in order to survive, making blemishes or irregular shapes more appealing as consumers discover the core value of non-homogenized fruit.

In 2012, Hayes worked with Tom O’Neill, general manager of Canada’s Norfolk Fruit Growers Association, to repackage smaller “unacceptable” apples into an ideal bag weight and size for a second-grader to carry and share in school meal and snack programs.

Previously, these “too-small” apples were being tilled back into soil or sold in Europe because there was no market for them here,” says Hayes. “So, we looked for ways to honor imperfect fruit.”

Other beneficial movements against food waste that are also making produce more affordable include France’s Intermarché supermarket’s popular inglorious fruits and vegetables campaign, with the tagline, “As good, but 30 percent cheaper,” and Portugal’s ugly fruit program. Such initiatives are raising happy awareness of so-called imperfect, and often organically grown, food.

By recognizing and appreciating the apple during this season’s harvest, we honor its versatility, affordability, broad availability and culinary flexibility.

Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator in Southwest Florida. Connect at EATomology.com.

Apples in the Kitchen Apple Pie Smoothie

/4 cup unfiltered apple juice ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 sprig Thai basil for garnish 3

(Empire, Golden Delicious) Yields 2 large smoothies

*During preparation, keep apples in a large bowl of ice water with one Tbsp of vinegar or lemon juice to prevent browning.

1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup unsweetened applesauce or stewed apples ½ cup raw, unsalted cashews, soaked in water for 1 hour 2 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp ground cinnamon 2 chopped, pitted dates, soaked in water for ½ hour or 2 Tbsp maple syrup (use dates if using a high-speed blender, otherwise use maple syrup) 1 cup ice cubes

Heat a large pot on medium heat.

When pot is warm, add spice mix until aroma is released. Add oil and stir for a minute.

Add onions and half of the apples, stirring the mixture until onions and apples soften. Add broccoli, stock and juice.

Stir and reduce heat. Cover and cook on low for 20 to 25 minutes.

Place all ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth, 30 to 60 seconds.

recipe photos by Stephen Blancett

Courtesy of Elise Bauer, SimplyRecipes.com

Creamy Curried Apple Soup (Gala, Jonagold)

Yields 6 large servings 2 Tbsp mild curry spice mix 1 Tbsp olive or coconut oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 head broccoli, stems peeled and separated from florets, all chopped roughly 2 medium apples, cored and chopped* 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock

Arrange bread on a baking sheet. Toast until light brown. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350° F. Whisk eggs, milk and spices together until some small bubbles form on surface.

Heat a skillet on medium heat. Melt 3 Tbsp of butter and drop in sage leaves.

Allow butter to bubble, not burn.

Remove from heat and use a blender to purée the soup in batches. Return to pot; add vinegar and the rest of apples.

Stir and heat gently before serving.

Drop apple wedges in and stir, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until apples are slightly soft. Remove apple mixture from heat. Remove sage leaves.

This soup can be kept in the refrigerator for up to seven days or the puréed soup can be frozen for several months.

Defrost and add diced, raw apples before heating and serving.

Use 1 Tbsp butter to grease a 9-inch springform pan, deep baking dish or Dutch oven. Arrange 1/3 of bread in a layer on the bottom. Sprinkle ¼ of grated cheese on top. Spoon 1/3 of apple mixture on top. Repeat twice. Pour egg mixture on top.

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Bake on middle rack for 30 minutes.

Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Apple-Cheddar Brunch Soufflé

Courtesy of Tania Melkonian, EATomology.com

(Granny Smith, Honeycrisp) Yields 8 servings 3 slices gluten-free or sprouted grain bread, torn into 1-in pieces 6 eggs 1 cup milk (flax, coconut, almond or goat) 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp nutmeg 4 Tbsp grass-fed butter 3 large sage leaves 6 apples, cored and sliced into wedges (about 8 per apple) 1 cup grated goat’s milk cheddar cheese

Grilled Apple-Fennel Napoleons (Gala, Macintosh, Fuji) Yields 6 servings 1 large red or sweet onion 4 large apples, cored 2 medium fennel bulbs ½ cup olive oil divided into two ¼-cup portions ½ tsp salt ½ tsp anise seed, ground

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Breath-Taking Wisdom Six Ways to Inhale Energy and Exhale Stress

by Lane Vail

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e draw an astounding 22,000 breaths daily, but because breathing is involuntary, we often take it for granted.

Transforming breathing into a conscious activity can provide amazing energy, awareness and control, and dramatically improve our mental, physical and creative performances, according to Al Lee, co-author of Perfect Breathing: Transform Your Life One Breath at a Time. That’s 22,000 opportunities to choose health and wisdom every single day.

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Lee paints a picture of perfect breathing: “Watch a baby breathe; it looks like there’s a balloon in the stomach that inflates and falls back down. This is belly breathing—pleasant, enjoyable and natural.” During inhalation, the diaphragm pulls down under the lungs, allowing them to expand with air and displace space in the abdomen.

However, “Breathing can fall victim to the same movement dysfunction as any other skill, like running or walking,” says Nick Winkelman, director of movement and education at EXOS, an elite athletic training facility in Phoenix,

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Arizona. He points to “shoulder breathing”, characterized by a lifting of the shoulders with each shallow sip of air, as a common dysfunction perpetuated by too much sitting.

“Hunching over the laptop or sitting in the car binds up the abdominal region and reduces the possibility of expansion there, so the breath moves higher into the chest cavity,” Lee explains.

Replacing shoulder breathing with belly breathing “creates a cascade of positive effects,” says Lee, including lowering blood pressure and boosting the immune system. Deep breathing also clarifies the mind and is used in nearly every spiritual tradition to achieve deeper states of prayer, meditation and contemplation, he notes.

Try these six healing techniques.

Six-Second Breath

Lee’s six-second breath is a simple prescription for stress that can be used anytime, anywhere. Relax the abdominal muscles and inhale for three seconds, breathing through the nose to “disinfect, filter, condition and moisturize the air before it reaches the lungs,” says Lee. Visualize the breath filling the body like a bell, with the flared

bottom expanding completely around the waistline. Pause momentarily and exhale through the nose or mouth for three seconds, gently contracting the abdomen to help expel the air. Practice this whenever needed to ease stress or for five minutes daily to establish a slower, deeper breathing pattern.

Ocean Breath

The yoga breath ujjayi, or oceansounding breath, is achieved by slightly constricting the throat muscles and gently lifting the glottis, so that a soothing hiss is produced when the breath is drawn in through the nose.

Dr. Richard Brown, an integrative psychiatrist, associate professor at New York’s Columbia University and co-author of The Healing Power of the Breath, explains the benefits. “Ujjayi creates resistance to air flow, triggering receptors deep within the lungs’ alveoli, which allows more oxygen to be delivered to the cells. It also stimulates the vagus nerve input to the brain, which promotes calmness and clear thinking.”

Target Breathing

A recent study from the journal Pain Medicine found that deep, slow breathing, combined with relaxation, effectively diminishes pain. “The nervous system represents a physical or emotional trauma in an unregulated pattern of signals,” says Brown. “But the mind and breath can wash away and rewire that pattern.”

Practice target breathing, a technique derived from qigong, by inhaling deeply into the belly and visualizing the breath as a ball of energy which upon exhaling can flow to the place in the body needing healing, advises Lee.

Bellows Breath

Brown has co-authored a review in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine describing the neurophysiological basis and clinical benefits of yogic breathing on depression and post-traumatic stress. Bhastrika, or bellows breath, is a mood-lifting technique wherein one inhales vigorously through the nose while raising the arms above the head, fingers extended, and then forcibly exhales through the nose while

pulling the elbows down alongside the ribs with fingers closing gently. Avoid overdoing it, instructs Brown; three rounds of 15 to 20 breaths are sufficient for healthy individuals.

4-2-10 Breathing

Anxiety attacks often generate feelings of breathlessness, and fixating on each inadequate inhalation reinforces panic. Winkelman recommends 4-2-10 breathing, a technique that emphasizes elongating exhalations. Inhale through the nose for four seconds, hold for two, and then slowly release the breath for up to 10 seconds. Lee explains that after several breaths, the brain will start to shift from reactive emotional thinking to rational problem solving.

“Concentrating on the breath makes it hard to think about the future or rummage around in the past,” says Lee. “It keeps you in the moment, intimately in touch with the mind, body and emotions.”

Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com.

An Athlete’s Advantage

by Lane Vail “Many disciplines, from Eastern arts to performing arts and athletics, rely on breathing as the foundation for eliciting the most from the mind and body,” says fitness writer Al Lee. Effective breathing optimizes the delivery of air into the lungs and extraction of oxygen into the bloodstream, both critical for improving athletic efforts.

Deep breathing also enhances and balances the autonomic nervous system, inducing a “relaxed state of readiness,” adds Arizona fitness consultant Al Winkelman.

When an athlete breathes into the belly, the shoulders remain relaxed, the spine neutral and the ribs positioned over the hips. “This is a great biomechanical position to move and take an impact,” says Winkelman, adding that a shallow breather, with lifted shoulders and arched back, not only

recovers oxygenation slower, but also increases vulnerability to injury.

For rhythmic sports like running, cycling and swimming, Winkelman recommends relaxing into the synchronization of breath and movement.

“Tension restricts muscles’ ability to shorten or lengthen, but relaxation allows them to naturally release stored energy. Correct breathing is one of the most important mechanisms by which athletes can unlock tension and relax.”

For sports that require striking a ball or exerting a kick or punch, like tennis, soccer, martial arts and golf, the athlete inhales during the wind-up and momentarily holds the breath as the wind-up peaks. “The exhalation happens during the transition and upon impact, the breath is held again, muscles are tensed up and force is delivered,” says Winkelman. “Breathe in, hold, release, hold.”

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