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INSPIRES ACTION Artists Work to Save Nature’s Beauty
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The danger of pesticide exposure for expectant mothers has been confirmed by a study of half a million people in the San Joaquin Valley of California, a heavypesticide region in which more than one-third of U.S. vegetables and two-thirds of our fruits and nuts are grown. Studying birth records, researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, found that the top 5 percent of women with the highest exposure had negative effects for all birth outcomes, including low birth weight, gestational length, preterm birth and birth abnormalities.
As Earth’s climate becomes warmer, sleepless nights will increase for many, predicts a study from the University of California, San Diego. The research links sleep data on 765,000 Americans collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with climate models that predict warming trends. Rising temperatures could cause six additional nights of poor sleep per 100 people by 2050 and 14 by 2099. Seniors, which have difficulty regulating body temperature, and low-income people without air conditioning, are likely to be the most affected.
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity increases cognitive function and reduces fatigue in breast cancer survivors, concludes a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne study. The 299 participants that had undergone chemotherapy an average of eight years earlier wore an accelerometer for a week to measure their average daily minutes of exercise and completed a set of questionnaires and neuropsychological tests. The findings suggest that those regularly performing this level of exercise benefit through improved attention, memory and multitasking abilities. Also, in a recent Portuguese study of 15 women being treated for advanced breast cancer, eight women performed two, one-hour sessions a week of aerobic, strength-training and arm exercises. After 12 weeks, they experienced significantly less fatigue and pain, improved cardiovascular fitness, better emotional well-being and a greater ability to perform daily tasks, compared to the control group.
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Eating Apples and Tomatoes Repairs Lungs Eating lots of fresh tomatoes and fruit, especially apples, helps heal damaged lungs of ex-smokers, reports Johns Hopkins University research published in the European Respiratory Journal. The study, which followed more than 650 people between 2002 and 2012, also found that those that ate more than two tomatoes or more than three portions of fresh fruit daily experienced markedly less of the natural decline of lung function that typically occurs after age 30.
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A recent study published in Neurology suggests there is a link between walking speed and the onset of dementia in older adults. Using a stopwatch, tape and an 18-foot-long hallway to measure the walking speed of 175 adults aged 70 to 79, University of Pittsburgh researchers found that in the course of 14 years, those that slowed down by 0.1 second or more per year were 47 percent more likely to develop cognitive decline. The slowing walkers also experienced shrinkage in the right hippocampus, associated with complex learning and memory. The results held true even after realizing that a slowing gait could be due to muscle weakness, knee pain or another disease. Similarly, a study published in Neurology of 93 adults 70 and older found that slow walkers were nine times more likely to develop non-memory-related mild cognitive decline than moderateto-fast walkers. Walking speed was monitored using infrared sensors in their homes over a three-year period; participants regularly took memory and thinking tests.
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"Using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) can be used to diminish internal resistances during wraparound sessions," says Annette R. Richards, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Advanced EFT Practitioner. According to the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services website, wraparound is a planning process that is designed to create an individualized plan to meet the needs of children and their families by utilizing their strengths. "During the 90's I was trained as a facilitator for community wraparound," says Richards. "The idea was to use the juvenile court, special education and mental health systems to help adolescents achieve at their peer level." According to Richards, to identify needs and strengths of the individual, the facilitator of a wraparound group could pose questions such as What are other 14 year olds at school doing, who are doing ok? "Yes, just ok," explains Richards, "because the point is to help not just the adolescent but also his parents, teachers, probation officer see him or her as average, normal, regular and ordinary; and assist with realistic expectations for all." This is followed by questions such as, are they following rules at school 100% of the time, or, are they following rules at home 100% of the time? "The idea," she says, "is to drill down to what is the minimum necessary for all kids (or adults) to be successful, which is average, normal, regular and organary. Each segment of life is evaluated: vocational, family, friends, hobbies, clubs, employment, spirituality, etc." "Today," says Richards, "EFT can easily be applied to eliminate confining or selfdefeating beliefs and fears that might surface from asking such questions. Using this simple idea of average, normal, regular, reordinary; and drilling down with a peer group question; is a great way to assist people in achieving productive and personally-satisfying living." Annette R. Richards, LMSW, AAMET practices mind & body healing at Emotional Freedom Techniques Services, LLC, in Oakland County, MI. For more information on EFT and/or Wraparound, contact Richards at 248-334-9214 or visit her website at AnnetteRichardsEFT.com. See ad page 44.
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Energy Drinks Hurt Youth Health More than half of teens and young adults that have slaked their thirst with energy drinks report consequently suffering negative health consequences, reports a new study from Canada’s University of Waterloo. Of 2,055 Canadian participants between ages 12 and 24, 55.4 percent said they had negative health events afterwards. Of these, 26.5 percent trembled and felt jittery, 24.7 percent had faster heartbeats and 22.5 percent noted “jolt and crash” episodes—a spell of alertness followed by a sudden drop in energy. Another 5.1 percent experienced nausea or diarrhea and 0.2 percent, seizures. Most respondents said they drank only one or two energy drinks at a time.
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Scientists Discover Alcohol-Cancer Link Alcohol has been linked to seven types of cancer, including breast and bowel, and scientists at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, in Cambridge, UK, have tracked down a possible cause. In lab tests, they found that when the body processes alcohol, acetaldehyde is produced. Acetaldehyde alters and damages DNA within blood stem cells, leading to rearranged chromosomes and a greater likelihood of cancer.
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Dutch designers Eric Klarenbeek and Maartje Dros have been cultivating live algae and processing it into material that can be used for 3-D printing. This algae polymer can be turned into everyday items from shampoo bottles to bowls and trash bins. They hope it could replace petroleum-based plastics to help alleviate our unsustainable consumption of fossil fuels. They have also experimented with other biopolymers such as mycelium (fungi), potato starch and cocoa bean shells. The pair now operate a research and algae production lab at the Luma Foundation, in Arles, France. They point out that their creations do more than just replace plastic—algae can also suck up carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas driver of global climate change. They explain, “The algae grow by absorbing the carbon and producing a starch that can be used as a raw material for bioplastics or binding agents. The waste product is oxygen—clean air.”
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As we race toward a future full of high-tech, lab-grown meats in place of the environmentally unsound animal protein industry, a new startup wants to extend this offering to our furry friends, too. Aiming to make the most sustainable, transparent and organic product possible, Rich Kelleman, owner of Bond Pet Foods, started growing it in a petri dish from animal cells, free of the environmental and ethical dilemmas caused by traditional animal farming. Lab-grown meat slashes land use by 99 percent, produces 90 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions and may be a more economically viable way to feed the growing global population. “Pet food has always been quick to follow human food trends,” says pet food industry consultant Ryan Yamka, who is working with the startup. “If you walked down the aisles this year at the trade shows, you already saw people talking about humanely raised and sustainable pet food.”
The Amazon Region Protected Areas Program (ARPA), a joint venture between the World Wildlife Fund and the Brazilian Ministry of the Environment, has reached the goal of protecting a network of conservation units comprising more than 231,000 square miles in the Amazon River basin, or about 15 percent of the biome’s territory in Brazil. The program is now present in 117 conservation units—including in national and state parks, ecological stations, and biological and sustainable development reserves in the states of Amapá, Amazonas, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima and Tocantins—that are home to more than 8,800 species. ARPA works with local communities to create, expand, strengthen and maintain these units by ensuring resources and promoting sustainable development in the regions. They benefit from goods, projects and service contracts, such as the establishment of councils, management plans, land surveys and inspection, reaching 30 protected areas so far. ARPA is the largest strategy in place on the planet for conservation and sustainable use of tropical forests.
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scientific process and good, careful farming—all aspects of which revolve around observations, goals, planning, implementation, intervention and analysis of results—then careful re-planning based on those results.” Dyer and her husband, Dick, started farming after long careers in traditional health care, where the focus was on treating people after they got sick. Through their farm work, they wanted to focus on prevention. “Growing healthy food in healthy soil, our goal was to create and nourish a healthy community from the ground up. Communicating the multiple benefits of healthy soils and ecosystems has been at the core of our vision and responsibility from day one,” she says. The Dyers believe that flavor is key to eating and enjoying truly nourishing foods, and based on their professional health backgrounds and farming experience, they connect healthy soil with higher-
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quality, better-tasting food. In Havre, Montana, Doug Crabtree, and his wife, Anna, manage Vilicus Farms, featured in the book Lentil Underground: Renegade Farmers and the Future of Food in America, by Liz Carlisle. The Crabtrees grow organic heirloom and specialty grains, pulses and oilseed crops such as emmer, kamut, black beluga lentils and flax. Asked if he considers himself a scientist, Crabtree first defines the term as “a person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.” Then he replies, “Given this definition, how could any farmer not be a scientist? An organic farmer is a lifelong student of nature, seeking to emulate her wisdom and processes as we refine our production systems. Organic production isn’t just growing food without toxic chemical inputs, it’s a system that requires conscientiously improving soil, water and MichiganHealthyLiving.com
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At the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, Andrew Smith directs the new Vegetable Systems Trial, a long-term, side-by-side comparison of both biologically organic and chemically based conventional vegetable production. An organic farmer with a Ph.D. in molecular ecology from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, Smith studies how soil quality and crop-growing conditions influence the nutrient density and health-protecting properties of specific vegetables. “Over the past 70 years, there’s been a decline in the nutritional value of our foods,” reports Smith. “During this time, industrial agriculture, with its pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, increased yields and size of crops, but the tradeoff was a decline in nutrient content, known as the ‘dilution effect’.” In addition, Smith explains, greater levels of nitrogen fertilizer, typical of conventional production methods, may also increase a plant’s susceptibility to insects and disease. Smith’s research will give fellow farmers, healthcare providers and consumers a better understanding of how crop production practices influence soil quality and therefore, food quality. For example, research of organic crops shows higher levels of vitamin C; higher-quality protein; plus more disease-fighting compounds called secondary plant metabolites such as lycopene, polyphenols and anthocyanin, the plant pigment responsible for the red, blue and purple colors in fruits and vegetables, as reported in a meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Nutrition. The Rodale Institute has formed partnerships with nutrition and medical researchers at Pennsylvania State University, in University Park. Of particular interest, for example, are extracts from purple potatoes that show promise in helping to kill colon cancer cells. Smith looks forward to identifying growing methods that boost levels of anthocyanin, as well as other health-protecting com-
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pounds in crops. The new Regenerative Health Institute, a global research and education center linking soil health to human health, will also be housed at the Rodale Institute. It’s a collaboration between Rodale staff and the Plantrician Project, a nonprofit organization in New Canaan, Connecticut, that promotes whole food and plant-based nutrition, and helps healthcare providers embrace food as medicine as the foundation of their practices. Jeff Moyer, a renowned international authority in organic agriculture and executive director of the Rodale Institute, explains, “It’s not only what you eat that’s important, but how what you eat was produced. Ultimately, our personal health is linked to the health of the soil.” David Montgomery, a professor of geomorphology at the University of Washington, in Seattle, has visited farms worldwide, witnessing how farmers use regenerative farming practices to bring degraded soil back to life. He learned that grazing animals, cover-cropping and no-till farming free of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides protects and enriches the soil microbiome, which contributes to the nutrient density of plants and human health.
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Along with our well-being, livestock farming methods impact our environment, too. A growing body of research including a new study published in Food Science & Nutrition shows that meat and dairy prod-
ucts from animals raised mostly on grass or pasture—as nature intended—contain significantly higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids compared to grain-fed animals. These naturally occurring fats help protect us from inflammation, heart disease and cancer. Important in brain, eye and nerve development, omega-3 fatty acids are especially critical for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their infants. Organic farmers, by law, must provide their ruminant animals with significant time on pasture and may not feed them genetically engineered feed or feed produced with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Further, they can’t use synthetic hormones or antibiotics to promote weight gain. In these ways, organic farmers help protect our food, water, and environment from contamination, and reduce the growing global threat of antibiotic resistance. Randolph Center, Vermont, dairy farmers Regina and Brent Beidler diligently study and question changes they witness in their immediate environment. They monitor what grows in their pasture, watch what their cows choose to eat and count the numbers and activities of insects, bees, worms, birds and wildlife. They understand that careful land and animal stewardship is key to soil, plant, animal and human health.
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increasing access to nutrient-dense, fresh, healthful food. One exceptional example is the new partnership between Virginia’s Allegheny Mountain Institute (AMI) and Augusta Health, an independent, community-owned nonprofit hospital in Augusta County, Virginia. The AMI Fellowship program prepares individuals to become farmers, teachers and ambassadors for healthpromoting food systems. “Both AMI and Augusta Health believe that access to excellent health care includes access to healthy food,” explains Sue Erhardt, the institute’s executive director. The AMI Farm at Augusta Health initiative will create an onsite production farm and a community venue for food, nutrition and gardening education. Their goal is to tackle three major local health issues: poor nutrition, low physical activity and overweight; diabetes; and mental health. A Food Farmacy program for those with or at risk for Type 2 diabetes will provide fresh produce prescriptions at an onsite farmstand, as well as cooking classes. Erhardt recalls her life-changing experience as a teen, hearing American labor leader Cesar Chavez speak about farm worker exposure to pesticides and related cancer clusters. She’s proud to say, “The farm project will exemplify sustainable practices for growing vegetables, including organic fourseason crops and companion planting, while promoting soil health. “We believe this project will promote a better quality of life for staff, patients and community members.” That’s the power of farming when it’s dedicated to optimum health. Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian, writer and Food Sleuth Radio host with KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO. Connect at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.
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VELSCOPE SCREENINGS FOR ORAL CANCER O ral cancer is a big deal. Like with any other type of cancer, when caught early, it can be treated easily and is likely to have a minimal impact on your life and your health. It is often not easy to tell during a regular exam if a patient has tissue changes that indicate oral cancer. However, your southeast Michigan dentist does have a tool that can show tissue changes in your mouth and help us find oral cancer early and reduce the impacts to your mouth.
Oral Cancer Basics
All types of cancer are indicated by changes in the way your tissues look and grow. We hear a lot about things like breast cancer, prostate cancer or skin cancer, but oral cancer isn’t really in the news. Surprisingly, oral cancer is more prevalent than expected, being the 6th most diagnosed type of cancer worldwide. Like these other types of cancer, oral cancer affects the way the tissues inside of your mouth and jaw grow. The signs of oral or mouth cancer can be very obvious like the appearance of lumps, sores or lesions. However, the signs can also be less obvious such as an achy jaw, an ear ache, or a lingering sore throat. Having a great tool allows us to determine if your symptoms are from oral cancer or if you have some other issue that we need to consider.
The VELScope
A great new tool that we have to help us screen for oral cancer is the VELScope. The VELScope is not a tool that diagnoses cancer, but it does help us determine if there are changes to the cells in the tissues of the mouth. The VELScope uses a process called “Tissue Fluorescence” to indicate areas within the mouth where changes to cell growth or structure have occurred. The light used is a blue light which causes no harm to your mouth, but shows changes in tissue by causing them to glow or “fluoresce.” The glow-
ing tissues only indicate places where cancerous cells may be growing, and it is not a tool to diagnose cancer, but rather to help us screen your mouth for cancer.
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So, what happens if we find places in your mouth where oral cancer may be present? Well the first step is to schedule a biopsy. A biopsy will allow us to determine if the changes that we noted with the VELScope are cancerous and if so whether they are benign or malignant. Once we know what is happening in your mouth from the biopsies, we can then determine a plan of treatment. If you do have cancerous changes in your mouth, we will likely refer you to a doctor that specializes in treating oral cancer so that you can have the best possible treatment.
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In many cases, oral cancer is preventable. If you smoke or use other tobacco products, it’s a good idea to stop using them. Tobacco has been closely linked to mouth and other types of cancer. Using tobacco while undergoing cancer treatments can make them less effective and increased your risk for ongoing oral health issues. The same is true for alcohol, if you consume alcohol, it’s a good idea to avoid consuming alcohol especially during any treatments for oral cancer. Then make sure you work closely with your doctor and dentist, and follow all care and medication instructions so that your treatment is successful and you can move on with your life, cancer-free. HPS Advanced Dental wants you to have a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile. If you are concerned about the health of your mouth, or if you think that you may have concerning changes in your mouth or throat, don’t wait until it’s too late. Call us today at 248-652-0024 to schedule an appointment.
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rganic farming, among its numerous other benefits, has a way of nurturing communities. Those communities include local Michigan organic farmers such as Linda and Lee Purdy, Jillian Conrad and Marian Listwak, who have benefitted and learned as the practice has flourished. For Linda and Lee Purdy, who operate Westwind Farm in Swartz Creek, the main benefit of organic farming is a spiritual connection. “My husband and I love the land and all the life it supports,” she says. “That is why, in today’s increasingly disconnected and separated world, we have chosen to be farmers, and to try and share this love of the land with people. Doing
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this has kept our farm open and viable for the last 18 years between the two of us.” She also views organic farming as community empowerment. “I see people working together, getting to know each other and raising real, healthy food for their own communities. Along with the actual food, of course, comes the next logical step—wondering, ‘Where does chain grocery store food come from?’ From there, it is seeing corporate agriculture for what it is…it certainly is not meant for building healthy communities. So, gardening creates education, which creates more gardening, healthier communities and empowerment of people, keeping the real meaning of organic in small farms.” "On the legislative side," says Purdy, "we're concerned about the upcoming US Farm Bill and believe it threatens to cut off the legs of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). Among other important issues, it proposes that politicians–not the NOSB–approve chemical fertilizers and pesticides that can be listed as organic. This could essentially make the USDA Organic seal meaningless." Learning from organic farming starts with the soil, according to Jillian Conrad, manager of Extraordinary Ventures Michigan, a nonprofit located in Oxford that
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grows multiple varieties of microgreens. “The most obvious and important benefit is the elimination of chemicals,” she explains. “By using conventional farming methods, farmers can go back to their roots, learning and using the synergy of plants and creatures to aid in pest control and natural fertilizers. Organic farming also provides the farmer with an avenue for increased profit due to increased prices of organically farmed produce.” Soil is also the foundation of two recent trends the indoor garden is following: composting and vermicompost (worm farms). “Extraordinary Ventures Michigan is working to align our practices to become more sustainable. We recently purchased a vermicompost system through grant funding. By practicing vermicomposting, we turn our waste into valuable nutrients to add to our soil mixtures. We are learning to incorporate these practices as smart standard operating procedures.”
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For farmer Marian Listwak, the work is hard but not without reward. She owns White Pine Farm, a certified organic farm in North Branch. Listwak also operates CSA Farmers Market, a group of organic, family-owned, family-operated growers and producers in Michigan. “The reward is in doing something that they love to do because they love their land and their planet,” Listwak says. “The reward also is in knowing that they are healing those who consume their organic produce or product, also in knowing that some people understand what it takes to grow food right and they are willing to pay a fair price for the hard labor.” The work has become harder with time for her group of farmers. “It seems with the weather patterns changing and MichiganHealthyLiving.com
increasing pest pressure, new insect pests that are being introduced through global agricultural products being moved, over the last few decades farmers are not as able to depend on having successful crops, so they have to develop value-added products from what they grow, and they have to diversify their means of agricultural sustainability.” A member of CSA Farmers Market, Hilhof Farm Dairy in Hersey, can speak to the benefits of organic dairy farming. “We have healthier animals than we ever had when we were commercial,” Hilhof ’s farmers say. “We don’t have the fly problem. So healthier animals, healthier milk means healthier people. Plus the farmer is not exposed to all those bad chemicals that the commercial farmers are.” A healthy community has its organic farmers to thank. Darla Nagel is a Michigan-based editor/ writer for Natural Awakenings. To connect: Linda and Lee Purdy, Westwind Farm, 11487 Reid Rd., Swartz Creek, MI. 810-7018151 or vist WestwindMilling.com. See ad page 14. Jillian Conrad, Extraordinary Ventures Michigan, 925 N. Lapeer Rd., Oxford, MI (inside Legacy 925). 248-800-4021 or visit EVMich.org. See ad page 19. Marian Listwak, White Pine Farm/CSA Farmers Market, North Branch, MI. 810688-7442 or visit CSAFarmersMarket.com and WhitePineFarm.net. See ad page 19. Hilhof Farm Dairy, 468 160th Ave., Hersey, MI. 231-832-1313.
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ny time our bodies sense an “invader”—a microbe, virus, plant pollen or unwelcome chemical— they go into high alert, producing white blood cells to fight it off. Once the danger has been thwarted, normal functioning returns. If we continue to expose ourselves to these threats, then the high-alert process, known as inflammation, becomes chronic. This disturbance of natural equilibrium can lead to cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, depression and pain. It can also mask or worsen autoimmune diseases. Eating foods with natural anti-inflammatory properties can help the body function better.
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“Many experimental studies have shown that components of foods or beverages may have anti-inflammatory effects,” says Dr. Frank Hu, also a Ph.D. and professor of nutrition and epidemiology in the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “A healthy diet is beneficial not only for reducing the risk of chronic diseases, but also for improving mood and overall quality of life.” Hu, Josh Axe, a chiropractor and doctor of natural medicine, in Nashville, Tennessee, and Dr. Andrew Weil, direc-
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Green leafy vegetables such as Swiss chard contain natural anti-inflammatories such as vitamins K, D and C, says Axe.
Dr. Frank Hu, of the Harvard School of Public Health, suggests limiting these foods that inflame, all found in a typical fast food meal.
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tor of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, in Tucson, promote anti-inflammatory foods, backed by recent studies, on their websites. “Small, gradual changes are typically more sustainable and easier for the body to adapt to,” writes Axe. “So rather than emptying your pantry and sailing off to the Mediterranean, you can pursue an anti-inflammatory diet one step at a time.” That’s what Andrea Adams Britt did. A professional wedding cake baker from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Britt experienced bewildering symptoms, including digestion issues, depression, migraines, weight gain and skin irritation. In 2015, she eliminated flour and sugar from her diet, and then added more organic leafy green vegetables, coconut oil and wild-caught salmon. Her symptoms went away one at a time, and by last January, she had also lost 100 pounds. The solution for her was to create flavorful dishes that she enjoyed eating, so she did not feel deprived. Weil advises, “The best foods are those that offer disease-preventive benefits such as anti-inflammatory effects and delectable flavor. When I eat such foods, I feel as though I’ve hit a grand slam homerun— the sensory pleasure is heightened by the fact that each bite contributes to my overall well-being.” His take on an Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid at Tinyurl.com/AndrewWeil-Food-Pyramid offers a broad sample of these foods in an easy, downloadable graphic. Reducing inflammation in her body has also led to better mental and emotional health for Britt. “I am a happier person,” Britt says. “I can control my emotions, focus my thoughts and am more at peace.”
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Beets have a natural antioxidant, betalain, an anti-inflammatory compound that inhibits the activity of enzymes the body uses to trigger inflammation, advises Axe. MichiganHealthyLiving.com
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Ginger is a potent anti-inflammatory food that also helps reduce intestinal gas and prevent nausea, advises Weil.
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Tomatoes are an easy-to-use and a tasty anti-inflammatory food, says Axe. He notes, “They are a rich source of lycopene, betacarotene, folate, potassium, vitamin C, flavonoids and vitamin E.”
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Four Steps to Authentic Living How to Live a Deeply Joyful Life by Jan Desai
1. Connect with the inner voice. Uncovering authenticity comes from within. We learn to discern and heed the inner voice of wisdom through daily silence, a still space that allows messages to resonate. This ever-present guidance system is always spot on. The key is to connect often. Be grateful for the fruits of quiet moments. Maybe they occur during prayer and meditation, in the shower, walking in solitude without earphones or driving with the radio off. Breathe deeply, cherishing an open heart. Gut feelings often presage inner knowing.
made me who I am today? What experiences have created this unique divine work? Are my eyes alight or dim? What am I feeling? Am I weighed down by burdens, exhausted by current choices?” Simply ask the questions; don’t look for answers, but be wary of the ego’s vote for falsehoods.
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Beginning today, do one new thing daily that brings joy. Temporary happiness builds and reinforces joy, but soul-deep joy weaves a base of strength within. It’s an attitude—an outlook. When we are flourishing spiritually, emotionally and physically, it evokes joy in how we live and feel. Move out of familiar comfort zones and do something unexpected. Pursue a heartfelt desire long delayed. Watch a comedy with friends. Take a dance class. Call an old friend. Volunteer somewhere nurturing. Be in this moment. Understand that this is what life will feel like when living authentically, free of masks and pretense— when each day is meaningful and suffused with joy. Remember, authentic living is about the journey, not the destination.
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interacting with plants, animals, soil and everything else. “When a child plants a seed, tends it over time and ultimately pulls a carrot out of the soil and eats it, they begin to know down in their bones that food comes from plants; that healthy food is delicious; and that we are part of a vast and beautiful web of life,” Cohen says. This learning process may not match a parent’s idea of a lovely garden. “Children don’t make neat rows. They water leaves and flower petals rather than the roots. They accidentally step on young seedlings. Gardening with children is messy and chaotic, but there is always learning going
“Children might rather be playing than following instructions,” Koons-Hubbard counsels, but it’s easy to incorporate space for free play in the garden. Depending on a child’s imagination and which toys are used, a spot of diggable soil in the shade might morph into a dinosaur refuge, pony farm or secret place for fairies. Kids are also attracted to stepping stones, which encourage hopping, stretching and even counting. Don’t be surprised if kids turn some of them into a stage or a place to stack rocks or leaves. Children love mixing soil and water together into mud. When given a bucket of clay, soil and water, kids quickly discover they can use mud to paint, sculpt or make fantasy pies decorated with leaves, sticks or flowers. “Playing in mud fully engages the senses, and there are studies that show it can benefit the immune system and make us happier,” says Leigh MacDonald-Rizzo, education director at the Ithaca Children’s Garden, in New York. References include the University of Bristol, UK, University of Colorado Boulder and University of California, Los Angeles. “Mud isn’t anything, really, and that open-ended quality lends itself to
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EXERCISE TO SLEEP BY Quell Insomnia and Nighttime Anxiety
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nsomnia plagues millions of Americans, and finding a solution can be difficult when the condition is chronic. Prolonged lack of quality sleep compromises health and sets the stage for depression, high blood pressure, obesity, inflammation, poor memory and even serious risk of heart attack. The good news is that natural alternatives, especially regular exercise, offer relief. Northwestern University research published in the journal Sleep Medicine even confirms better results from exercise than other natural approaches.
Timing is Everything
Circadian rhythm, the body’s internal clock, governs physiological patterns involving sleep and hunger, and is cued by temperature and sunlight, so timing our exercise is important. Other studies at Northwestern reveal that workouts earlier in the day yield better results because muscles also have their own rhythm (internal clocks) that help them perform more efficiently due to the presence of daylight, and function optimally then. According to the National Sleep Foundation, a decrease in body temperature after an initial increase during physical activity initiates sleep, which also suggests that exercising later in the day, but not before bed, is helpful, as well. Research from Princeton University further shows that exercise can help the brain process stress, helping to minimize anxiety which often accompanies or fosters insomnia. Long Beach, California, holistic podiatrist Don Kim, creator of The Walking Cure Program, affirms, “The first thing to address is the circadian rhythm—what I call the body’s highest peak and lowest valley. The entire system needs to get used to slowing down.” Kim’s life changed for the better, including his struggles
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The more oxygen the brain receives, the lower the levels of cortisol that trigger racing thoughts. Other forms of moderate aerobic exercise involving cardio machines, spinning, cross-country skiing, swimming and dancing are also beneficial ways to increase oxygen intake. Chicago fitness expert Stephanie Mansour explains, “Improving circulation helps to increase the body’s energy during the day and helps you wind down at night.” It’s a common misconception that rushing through the day is the same as engaging in exercise. Mansour elaborates: “Exercising is different than just being busy or working outside, because it’s a time where you connect your mind, body and breath. You’re forced to be present. It’s difficult to think about your to-do list when you’re physically engaged.” According to Sleep.org, just 10 minutes of regular aerobic activity anytime improves sleep quality significantly. Plus, it abates the likelihood of sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome that sedentary lifestyles can cause or exacerbate.
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Restorative yoga instructor Naima Merella, manager of Studio 34, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, says, “We’re not taught to value rest, and conditions like feeling overwhelmed and insomnia are the result. Most people in our culture suffer from an overactive fight-or-flight response, so engaging our parasympathetic nervous system, or relaxation response, can balance this.” Merella advocates yoga, breath work and certain qigong exercises. “One option is to do a more active yoga practice to burn off excess nervous energy, and then end with restorative poses to engage the relaxation response. It all depends on a person’s schedule and what they’re able to do. Ideally, I would suggest doing at least 30 minutes of restorative yoga and breath work before bed, but even a few minutes of a restorative pose or breathing technique can be helpful. I’ve found the kundalini yoga meditation, Shabad Kriya, most helpful for sleeping.” Renowned yogi Janice Gates, of Marin County, California, also advises physical practice, as well as understanding the foundational teachings. “It’s important to remember that you’re not your anxiety. It’s easy to identify with suffering and conditions that cause it. Yoga supports us to be free of that conditioning. Keep in mind that an issue can be more mental at times and more physiological at other times, so we want to address both with asanas early in the day to balance the nervous system and mindful breathing at bedtime.” Whichever form of exercise we choose, we should be gentle with ourselves. As Merella reminds us, “The best thing we can do is send ourselves compassion and love.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.
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We need to do everything possible to cut back on greenhouse gas emissions, but that’s not going to stop rising sea levels anytime soon. We need to start adapting right away. We can elevate structures, but that’s limited. Historically, we’ve used armoring, including seawalls, levees and rock revetments, which work for awhile, but have endpoints. Ultimately, it’s going to take relocation, or what we call “planned retreat”, moving back when the sea nears our front yard. The more we reduce or mitigate the emission of greenhouse gases, the less adaptation will be needed to cope with climate change.
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In the tropical latitudes, coral reef ecosystems have formed the basic biological, geological, economic and cultural framework of area coastlines and island nations for centuries. Today, fisheries and tourism anchor those economies. Millions of people depend on these local ecosystems for their protein supply. About 50 percent of coral reefs are in poor or fair condition, and most are in decline. Whether from pollution, dredging, filling or overfishing, virtually all of those reefs are under significant threat.
A 2013 report by the Natural Resources Defense Council found that about twothirds of U.S. commercial fish species that
had been seriously depleted had made significant recoveries—28 of 44 fish stocks, including Atlantic bluefish, flounder and black sea bass—primarily due to better management practices. We now have fisheries restrictions and marine-protected areas in place. To realize some long-term success, we need to limit fisheries in certain areas and for certain species. California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium publishes a Seafood Watch Consumer Guide card specific to regions; it color codes which species are safe to eat and which ones no longer can provide a sustainable harvest, so we know which ones to ask for at grocers and restaurants.
What might mitigate the environmental impact of what you term “coastal megacities”? Eight of the largest metropolitan areas worldwide—Shanghai, Mumbai, Karachi, Tokyo, Dhaka, Jakarta, New York/New Jersey and Los Angeles—are along shorelines. Coasts in Crisis looks at the hazards of hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons and tsunamis that their residents are exposed to—along with long-term sea level rise. These incredible concentrations of people not only fish heavily, they discharge large volumes of waste and wastewater. You can’t put 10 million people on a shoreline and not expect impacts. We need to get all of these discharges cleaned up and under control. Shorelines are very delicate biological environments. We also must get global population under control to make a much softer footprint on the planet. It would take four planet Earths to support the present global population if everyone indulged in America’s current consumption habits (FootprintNetwork.org). Sustainability is what we must work toward, whether it’s food, water or energy. Currently, we’re mining the planet for all its resources, which can’t go on for much longer. We need to recognize this and return to equilibrium with what the planet can supply. Freelance writer and editor Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings. July 2018
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Possibly because pets are exposed to Roundup from spraying both foods and lawns, a pilot study by Health Research Institute Laboratories, which tests glyphosate levels in food and environments, found the levels in dogs’ urine were 50 times higher than the average in humans.
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n the late 1990s, the nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, “animal doctor” Michael Fox received many letters about dogs and cats with diarrhea, itchy skin and other persistent disorders. He advised all inquirers to immediately remove foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMO). Dozens of follow-up thank-you notes verified that his recommendation worked. “One of the main reasons I came to the conclusion of blaming GMOs in pet foods for this cluster of health problems is that essentially, nothing else in the health background of these animals had been changing,” says Fox. Many vets have also reported a rise in pet obesity, skin conditions, inflammation, degenerative disk disease, cancer and even shorter lifespans since late 1996, when GMOs and associated poisons entered America’s food supply. For example, most GMOs like soy, corn and canola are designed by Monsanto to tolerate high doses of its Roundup herbicide. Corn is also engineered to produce an insect-killing poison called Bt-toxin.
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Together with pesticides sprayed on or produced inside GMO crops, the side effects from genetic engineering create dangers. Monsanto’s “Roundup-ready” corn has higher levels of putrescine and cadaverine, compounds responsible for dead body odor. They promote bad breath and also can enhance the risk of allergic reactions and cancer.
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Cancer rates among our country’s 185 million pets are skyrocketing, especially among dogs. Canines have the highest cancer rate of all mammals; in America, about half are struck with the disease. In 2015, the World Health Organization classified Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, as a “probable human carcinogen.” Insufficient human studies exist, but a goodly number of animal studies confirm that it causes cancer. Preliminary tests commissioned by the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), an educational nonprofit, on the dangers of GMOs, revealed that six popular dog and cat foods contained more glyphosate residues than most human foods.
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Numerous veterinarians see good results when pets switch to non-GMO food that’s free of synthetic pesticides. Veterinarian Barbara Royal, owner of The Royal Treatment Veterinary Center, in Chicago and author of The Royal Treatment: A Natural Approach to Wildly Healthy Pets, says, “Allergies, gastrointestinal problems, autoimmune diseases, behavioral problems [and other conditions] improve when we
Pet owners that notice benefits from changing a pet’s diet can share their story via PetsAndGMOs.com or Pets@ ResponsibleTechnology.org. The sooner we realize the hidden dangers, the quicker the market must respond with healthier ingredients. take the animals off of these GMO-laden, glyphosate-ridden foods, and put them on something that’s more organic and natural. It’s a dramatic change.” In a survey conducted by IRT, 3,256 people that adopted a non-GMO and largely organic diet reported improvements in 28 health conditions, many of which have increased in the U.S. parallel with the growing prevalence of GMOs and Roundup. Further, 80 pet owners cited improvements in status for eight health issues, including digestion, allergies and skin conditions, when their pet’s food was changed. Plausible explanations include that glyphosate is patented as an antibiotic, and so easily kills beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This could possibly interfere with digestion, detoxifiMichiganHealthyLiving.com
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cation and immunity. According to integrative veterinarian Karen Becker, in Chicago, the Healthy Pets expert for Mercola.com, “We know now that animals consuming genetically modified foods… can change the terrain of their GI tract.” Most notably, glyphosate and Bt-toxin are linked to leaky gut—unnatural holes or gaps created in intestine walls. Veterinarian Marlene Siegel, owner of the Pasco Veterinary Medical Center, in Lutz, Florida, says, “We know that the root cause of most disease is inflammation; and that inflammation is coming from the leaky gut.”
Organic Surpasses Non-GMO
GMOs are not the only crops drenched with Roundup. It’s also sprayed on other foods to dry them, often just a few days before harvest, including wheat, oats, barley and other cereals. It’s also used on lentils, citrus orchards, sunflowers, potato fields and vineyards. Organic growers and processors are not allowed to use GMOs, Roundup or other synthetic toxins. It’s safest to choose organic; if unavailable, at least buy verified non-GMO. Jeffrey M. Smith is founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology and its campaign, Protect Pets from GMOs and Pesticides, at PetsAndGMOs.com. Author of the bestseller Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You’re Eating and Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods, his upcoming film, Secret Ingredients, interviews many that recovered from disease after switching to organic food. Also visit NonGMOsImproveHealth.com.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 29 Yoga NIdra/Yoga of Sleep - 5:45-7pm. Deeply healing and being used more frequently to help in removing stress for those who suffer from PTSD, illness, insomnia and other imbalances. All levels are welcomed. $15. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 46.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 4th of July Festival & Art Fair - 10am-5pm. The annual festival includes art and vintage vendors, fresh herbs & veggies, live music and a craft beer and wine garden. Takes place in the beautiful gardens of Le Fleur Décor. FREE. Le Fleur Decor, 3442 Hadley Rd, HADLEY. Kelly Iler 586-495-4076.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Troy Garden Walk - 9am-6pm. Shop the Arts & Crafts Boutique, enter to win fabulous raffle prizes & more. Garden Walk tickets for sale in Village Gift Shop (cash/check only: $10 in advance; $15 day-of).Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Rd., TROY. Info: 248-524-3570.
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7/17. Fly Fishing Wellness Retreat for Women battling or surviving cancer. $30, Grayling area. Reeling & Healing Midwest, GRAYLING. Info/ register Catherine Sero 616-855-4017.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Therapy - 6:307:30pm. Learn how intravenous stem cells work, why they work and the kind of conditions that may benefit. FREE. Keri Topouzian, D.O., 1900 South Telegraph Suite 102, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. RSVP 248-302-0473. See ad page 9.
THURSDAY, JULY 19 Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Therapy - 6:307:30pm. Learn how intravenous stem cells work, why they work and the kind of conditions that may benefit. FREE. Keri Topouzian, D.O., 2621 Wackerly St., #E, MIDLAND. RSVP 248-302-0473. See ad page 9.
FRIDAY JULY 27 Full Moon Potluck & Bonfire - 6-11pm. Tour of thatched building and grounds followed by potluck & bonfire. FREE/Donations accepted. Strawbale Studio, OXFORD. RSVP for info and/or weather cancellation: Deanne 248-236-5432 (message or text).
Mindful Minerals Pop-Up Shop - Noon-5pm. Organic skincare shop, 20% off all products. Exhibits, giveaways, speakers, massage, healthcheck & more. $10 admission. Holistic Health and Wellness Fair. Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, SHELBY TOWNSHIP. Info: Lisa Osiecki 248840-4756. See ad page 30.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 Wine Tote Basket Weaving - 9am-1pm. It's a fun basket to make, and a great way to start your Christmas gifts early! Multiple color choices will be available. Spaces limited. Early bird rate (thru 7/27): $34 residents/$39 non. Reg. rate (7/28-8/3) $44 residents/$49 non. Hart Community Center, 495 Broadway, DAVISBURG. Info/register 248846-6558.
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Yoga In the Park - 11am-Noon. In downtown in New Baltimore at Burke Park. Everyone is welcomed. Accepting food donations for St. Mary's food pantry, bring a mat, sunscreen & H2O. Donation. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 46. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous – 6pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, overweight, undereating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. FREE. Royal Oak Church of Christ, 115 S Campbell Road, ROYAL OAK, Contact Grace 586-808-2148.
Barrobics - 9-10am. Class is designed to stretch and tone ones body. Great class for all ages. $10/ class drop-in or $7/class for 10-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810358-1419. See ad page 16.
Hypnotherapy with Cheryl Beshada, C.M.Ht. 9:30am-7pm by appt. Also Wed’s. Cheryl teaches and specializes in Personal Empowerment, Releasing Blocks and Patterns of Negative Behavior, Higher Self Communication. Free Consultation. WARREN. 586-751-7500. See ad page 19. La Leche League of Lake Orion - 10am. Daytime Series meeting: 2nd Monday. FREE. Christ the Redeemer Church, 2700 Waldon Rd, LAKE ORION. Tawnya 586-604-4074. Awareness Through Movement® - 6-6:45pm. Join us for gentle movement classes designed to help you move, feel & perform optimally. Bring a mat & 2 towels. Wear comfortable clothing. $20 drop in or 6-class card. Awakening Movements, 3121 Rochester Rd, ROYAL OAK. Lisa Ponichter 248321-0358. See ad page 45. Primal Integration Peer Group - 6-8:30pm - 4th Mon/monthly or 3rd Mon if holiday. An opportunity to experience primal integration in a welcoming, safe community. Some participants have been involved in primal for over 45 years. Donation. Unity of Farmington Hills, 32500 W. 13 Mile Rd., FARMINGTON HILLS. Info: Barbara Bryan, 248 478-5559. Spring Into Your Health! - 6:45-7:30pm. 2nd & 4th weeks. What you will learn: How to slash your
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Hypnotherapy with Frank Garfield, C.M.Ht. 9:30am-7pm by appt. Also Thurs. Frank teaches and specializes in all aspects of hypnotherapy, Medical Hypnotherapy and hypnotherapy for Pregnancy and Childbirth. Free Consultation. WARREN. Call 586-751-7500. See ad page 19. Breastfeeding Info/Support: La Leche League of Warren - 11am. 1st Tuesday monthly. FREE. Busch Library, 23333 Ryan ( N. of 9 Mile Rd), WARREN. Info: Ginny 586-940-1634. Yoga Classes At Alice’s - 11:30am-12:30pm. Hatha Yoga class. Previous experience not required - all levels. $15 or 6wk rates. Alice Huang’s Chinese Natural Therapies, 1311 N Main, CLAWSON. 248-278-6081. See ad page 3. Tai Chi - 11:45-12:45am. Gentle class for those who need to start with slower movements. The class increases as you progress. SilverSneakers: Free or $10/class card or drop-in $12. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 16. Crazy Cheap Yoga (Vinyasa) - 5:30-6:30pm. Crazy cheap yoga and exercise classes. Great
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for someone wanting to get started with yoga, as well as those who have practiced many years. $5. Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd., SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 9. Tai Chi Chuan - Beginners - 6-7pm. A slow and gentle martial art that can improve your balance, memory, circulation, focus, while reducing stress and strengthening legs. Heal thyself. First class FREE, first month $39. Martial Science Center, 28919 Evergreen Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Holly Malloy 248-709-1599. See ad page 46. Oxygen Therapy Seminar - 6-8pm. Learn about and experience the benefits of the essential oilinfused oxygen therapy that is sweeping the nation. Increased oxygenation helps with hangovers and much more. Accelerated Innovative Recovery, 13422 Hall Rd., UTICA. Info: Brett Masserant 586-330-0547. See ad page 46. Lyme Disease Support Group - 7pm. First Tuesday monthly. Open to anyone in the Detroit metropolitan area who has, thinks they might have, or cares about someone who has Lyme Disease. Northwest Unitarian-Universalist Church, 23925 Northwestern Highway, SOUTHFIELD. 248-354-4488. Macomb County Homebirth Circle - 7-8:30pm. Social gathering where women are supported for their choice to birth at home. FREE. Thrive In Line Chiropractic, 51309 Mound Rd, SHELBY TOWNSHIP. Erica Michaels 248-881-0836.
Adult Women’s and Children’s Domestic Violence Support Groups - 10-11:30am. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, HOWELL. Info: 517548-1350. Awareness Through Movement® - 11-11:45am. Join us for gentle movement classes designed to help you move, feel & perform optimally. Bring a mat & 2 towels. Wear comfortable clothing. $20 drop in or 6-class card. Awakening Movements, 3121 Rochester Rd, ROYAL OAK. Lisa Ponichter 248-321-0358. See ad page 45. Tai Chi Chuan - Beginners - 6:30-7:30pm. A slow and gentle martial art that can improve your balance, memory, circulation, focus, while reducing stress and strengthening legs. Heal thyself. First class FREE, first month $39. Martial Science Center, 28919 Evergreen Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Holly Malloy 248-709-1599. See ad page 46. Barrobics - 6:30-7:30pm. Class is designed to stretch and tone ones body. Great class for all ages. $10/class drop-in or $7/class for 10-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 16. Effortless Meditation Class - 7pm-8pm. FREE meditation class open to all. Emphasis on using the breath as a tool for Effortless Meditation. Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. Info: Denise Everheart 248-705-5004. Yin Yoga - 8:15-9:15pm. At the end of the class you will fell like butter melting on corn on the cob!
A slower paced style of yoga where pose are held longer, all levels. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 46.
Barrobics - 9-10am. Class is designed to stretch and tone ones body. Great class for all ages. $10/ class drop-in or $7/class for 10-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810358-1419. See ad page 16. Basic Yoga - 9:15-10:15am. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 46. Tai Chi Chuan - Beginners - 10-11am. A slow and gentle martial art that can improve your balance, memory, circulation, focus, while reducing stress and strengthening legs. Heal thyself. First class FREE, first month $39. Martial Science Center, 28919 Evergreen Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Holly Malloy 248-709-1599. See ad page 46. Thursday Mornings with Malisa - 10-11am. Shop while your child does fun and educational activities. July 12: Mr Golden Sun; July 19: Blow Art; July 26: Pineapple Thumb Art. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. Space limited. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 33. Tai Chi - 11:45-12:45am. Gentle class for those who need to start with slower movements. The class increases as you progress. SilverSneakers: Free or $10/class card or drop-in $12. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 16. Crazy Cheap Yoga/Slow Flow - 3:30-4:30pm. Proper alignment and breath held longer builds muscle/inner strength. Deepen peace, build confidence, flexibility, balance. $5. Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 9. Kundalini Yoga & Gongs - 5:30-6:30pm. Primary tools of asana, breath & meditation. Activate life force. Simple exercise, mantra, & mudra. $5. Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 9. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous – 6pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, overweight, undereating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. FREE. Saint John Health System, Oakland Hospital, 27351 Dequindre Rd, MADISON HEIGHTS. Contact Grace 586-808-2148. Alzheimer’s Association Support Group - 6:308pm. 4th Thur. Open to public, FREE and attended by families, caregivers, and friends of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementia disorders. LAPEER Library- Margurite D. Angeli Branch. FREE. Info: Amy DeNise 810-732-8500. La Leche League of Lake Orion - 7:30pm. Evening Series: 2nd Thursday. Toddler Meeting: 4th Thursday. Babies and children welcome. FREE. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. Baldwin, LAKE ORION. Tawnya 584-604-4074.
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Yin Yoga - 5:45-7pm. 1st & 3rd weeks. At the end of the class you will fell like butter melting on corn on the cob! A slower paced style of yoga where pose are held longer, all levels. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Santosha Yoga 586-949-5515. See ad page 46.
Restorative Yoga - 5:45-7pm. 2nd & 4th weeks. Restorative yoga is a relaxing style intended to be healing and nurturing for the body and it can relieve stress, a completely different experience! $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Santosha Yoga 586-9495515. See ad page 46. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 6pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Rd, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP. 248-277-0628. Yoga Shred Inspired - 6-7pm. Great cardio & fatblasting of 4 minute High Intensity Interval Training with the joint care of yoga. $13. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 586-383-9974. See ad page 46. Emotions Anonymous - 7-8:30pm. The only requirement for EA membership is a desire to become well emotionally. Donations. Renaissance Unity, 11200 E. Eleven Mile Rd, WARREN. Info: Rosemary 586-776-3886.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 9am. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. Central Methodist Church (park/enter at back of church), 3882 Highland Road, WATERFORD TOWNSHIP. 248-277-0628. Slow Burn Vinyasa Yoga - 9-10am. $13 walkin. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 46. Certified Hypnotherapists Education and Networking Meeting - 1st Sat/9:30am-12pm. Certified Hypnotherapists graduated from a state licensed school of hypnosis welcome. Includes educational presentation, workbook and computer disk. First visit FREE. Clinical Hypnosis Professional Group, WARREN. Register 586-7517500. See ad page 19. Tai Chi Chuan - Beginners - 10-11am. A slow and gentle martial art that can improve your balance, memory, circulation, focus, while reducing stress and strengthening legs. Heal thyself. First class FREE. first month $39. Martial Science Center, 28919 Evergreen Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Holly Malloy 248-709-1599. See ad page 46. Overeaters Anonymous - 10-11am. OA is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from
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overeating, anorexia, or bulimia. Donation. Grand Blanc United Methodist Church, 401 Bush Avenue, GRAND BLANC. Susan 949-445-0493. Death Cafe - 11am-1pm. 2nd Sat, monthly. Join the global discussion that's taking Death "out of the closet." No agenda or presentation. Just spirited confidential conversation. FREE. The Dovetail Cafe, 29200 Hoover Rd., WARREN. Gloria Cunningham 248-821-2569. Prenatal Yoga - 11:15am-12:15pm. A multifaceted approach to exercise that encourages stretching, mental centering and focused breathing. Safe for all stages of your pregnancy. $15. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Santosha Yoga 586-949-5515. See ad page 46. Mindfulness Meditation - 4-5:30pm. This class will be led by an ordained Zen Buddhist and he will teach anyone how to meditate their own way. Great for simple Stress Management & Peace. FREE. Right Natural Health, 1260 S. Linden Rd, FLINT TOWNSHIP. Mat 810-732-2555. Metro Detroit Vegan Diners - 6-8:30pm. Twice monthly. Join us for dining each month at veganfriendly restaurants in the METRO DETROIT area. Meet, dine and socialize with like-minded people. FREE to everyone. Info: Organizer 248703-2697.
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Computerized sensitivity testing and Natural Allergy Treatments. Certified in NAET, with experience since 2000. Specializing in environmental allergies, food allergies/sensitivities, digestive issues, skin problems, headaches, fatigue and Candida.
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Discover our integrative approaches to bodywork, Bowen therapy and Rolf Structural Integration. Helping clients live pain free for over 20 years. Try our unique approach and feel the difference. Mention Natural Awakenings for a new client special.
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Rough diamonds may sometimes be mistaken for worthless pebbles. ~Thomas Browne
Brad Stone SI Practitioner 2425 West Silver Lake Rd, Fenton 810-516-4337
A process that releases restrictions in the connective tissue of the body, bringing the body into more smoothly functioning relationships, while reducing aches, pains and creating feelings of health and wellbeing.
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CHIROPRACTIC WILLS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
Dr. Jason Wills • Dr. Heather Wills 101 South St., Ortonville • 248-922-9888 WillsFamilyChiropractic.com Wide range in care choices, from low force adjusting techniques to traditional Chiropractic. We specialize in Applied Kinesiology, a technique not widely found in North Oakland, that assesses the functionality of each individual. See ad page 19.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY GUIDED TOUCH • DENAE TAIT 1178 S. Lapeer Rd, Lapeer (inside Katie’s Spa) 810-664-2727
CranioSacral Therapy and more. Combining several techniques to create a unique healing experience for your individual needs. Myofascial, Kinesiology, Emotion Code and more to relieve pain and stress.
JAYA’S HEALING BODYWORK
COLONICS / DETOXIFICATION TOTAL HEALTH COLON CARE 38245 Mound Rd, Bldg E Sterling Heights • 586-268-5444 TotalHealthColonCare.com
Colon Hydrotherapy is not intended to be a cure-all but colonics are a valuable procedure for treating intestinal malfunctions which could result in many illness. Inside the Center for the Healing Arts.
Each person must live their life as a model for others. ~Rosa Parks COUNSELING / THERAPY ANAHID LISA DERBABIAN, LPC
Create The Life You’re Meant To Live 901 Wilshire, Suite 500, Troy 248-202-0583 • www.HelpMeToHeal.com Transform your life this year! Through deep counseling, free yourself from the past and move forward with purpose and passion in creating the life you are meant to live! We accept BC/BS, BCN, HAP (PPO), and private pay.
Advanced Cranial Sacral Therapy (ACST) Rochester • 248-464-2049 JayasBodywork.com Your ACST session includes relieving restrictions within the organs, some scar tissue release, some massage, reflexology, meridian and acupressure work. Relax your neck and restore your body’s rhythm. Children benefit too.
WALLER WELLNESS CENTER
Kathy Paholsky, PhD 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com • 248-844-1414 Kathy uses the light touch commonly associated with Craniosacral Therapy in combination with manual therapy techniques to help each person achieve their optimum health. Those dealing with headaches, jaw and back pain, and chronic disorders such as fibromyalgia, SAD, inflammatory conditions, anxiety and depression find long-term benefits from regular sessions. See ad inside front cover.
Testing oneself is best when done alone. ~Jimmy Carter DENTISTRY
MARILYN THOMPSON, ACSW, LMSW Clinical Social Worker Waterford • 248-464-1260 MarilThompson37@yahoo.com
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DAVID EWING, DDS
Irish Road Dental 1058 N. Irish Rd., Davison 810-653-4100 G e n e r a l D e n t i s t r y, including, extractions, dentures, bridges, partials, composite (white) fillings, crowns, TMJ, N.E.T. for pain control, anxiety and more. Nutrition and ZOOM teeth whitening. See ad page 27.
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HPS ADVANCED DENTAL CARE, PC Heather Pranzarone Stratton, DDS 4741 24 Mile Rd., Ste. C, Shelby Township 248-652-0024 • HPSDental.com
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Our Family and Cosmetic Dental Practice is committed to practicing dentistry with a biocompatible approach. We perform mercury free/mercury safe dentistry in a friendly, caring atmosphere for the entire family. See ad page
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ENERGY HEALING
CATHERINE HILKER, OWNER
KATHLEEN STRAUCH, J.D.
Southfield • 248-910-4515 (cell) • Rolf.org Creative Wellness, E. Lansing • 517-351-9240 The Downing Clinic, Clarkston • 248-625-6677 Is it time for a shift? Receive energy, light & information through a Reconnective Healing session. Taught by Eric Pearl. For details visit: TheReconnection.com.
REGIANI HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTER Holistic General Dentistry since 1979 10435 Ortonville Rd., Ste B • Clarkston 248-625-5222 • RegianiDental.com
Beautiful, natural looking Mercury free/Mercury safe, fluoride free fillings and restorations. TMJ/TMD/ CranioFacial Pain diagnosis & treatment, Non-surgical p e r i o d o n t a l t h e r a p y, c o s m e t i c d e n t i s t r y, Invisalign & whitening. Founding member IAOMT and IABDM. See ads pages 11 & 15.
SUE SHOHA DDS BIO DENTISTRY 50 West Big Beaver, Suite 120 Bloomfield Hills • 248-648-3660 BioDentistryMI.com
We provide safe effective biocompatible treatment, using a multifaceted integrative treatment approach that focuses on the individual patient and their unique needs, in a kind compassionate and respectful manner. See ad page 31.
DIGESTIVE HEALTH THEDIGESTIONDOCTOR.COM
Dr. Christine Kaczmar 47729 Van Dyke Ave. • Shelby Township 586-685-2222 Founder of “14-Point Digestion Discovery System” Solutions for Diarrhea, IBS, Constipation, Colitis, etc. When the source of stress is known, the treatment becomes obvious. Dr. Christine uses 100% natural digestive formulas to nourish your body back to health. See ad outside back cover.
PEACE OF LOVE HEALING
Creating Sanctuary 248-547-4965 www.CatherineHilker.com
Life Coaching, Feng Shui and Space Purification services. Call today and make permanent positive changes in your home, business and life.
FENG SHUI, LEONOR ESTRADA
Jessica Marek - Certified EnergyTouch Cell: 248-514-0032 (call / text) PeaceOfLoveHealing@gmail.com
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Powerful multi-dimensional healing in the outer levels of the energetic field and on a cellular level. Global Distance Healing. Visit our website for more info: PeaceOfLoveHealing.com
All great achievements require time. ~Maya Angelou ESSENTIAL OILS DOTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS Kim Fegley • WA #736670 248-840-4991 • Rochester Hills BeyondPureEssentials.com
Tired of using synthetics? You have one body, one mind. Learn how to support it safely by empowering yourself with CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. Join our team today and experience the difference.
www.Leonor-Estrada.com Birmingham • 248-251-4730 FengShui@Leonor-Estrada.com
Associate member of IFSA in Singapore. Residential and commercial consulting. Infusing Feng Shui principles into your environment, creates more prosperous, harmonious and healthy homes and businesses.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE FUNDAMENTAL HEALING, P.C.
Gretchen Perry, FNP-BC, NP-C 29829 Telegraph Rd., Southfield Fundamental-Healing.com • 248-601-0234 Functional Medicine for all ages, delivered in the home or office that treats the root cause of disease in the least invasive, most natural way possible. See ad page 29.
The Soul is the voice of the body’s interests. ~George Santayana
YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Marilyn York • 877-436-2299 Independent Distributor # 489656 MyYL.com/NaturalHealth4U.com
Essential Oils – Revered for thousands of years for their naturally-enhancing support of body, mind, and spirit. Become a Young Living Essential Oils M e m b e r / C u s t o m e r, a n d / o r a n Independent Distributor. See ad page 29.
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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE ANN Y. BURTON, M.D.
Integrative Medicine Specialist G-3285 Beecher Rd., Flint Township 810-235-5181 • AYBurtonMD.com Fully licensed MD physician with training in natural treatments, herbal medicine, nutrition, thyroid and bioidentical hormone therapy, integrative oncology, organic acid testing, hair analysis, lyme disease, natural pain management, autism spectrum and allergy treatment. See ad page 30. Integrative Medicine continued next page...
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CUTLER INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 31350 Telegraph Rd., Bingham Farms 248-663-0165 CutlerIntegrativeMedicine.com
A premier Naturopathic health and wellness center dedicated to providing solutions not helped by our current medical paradigm. As a Licensed Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Cutler has the highest training, and gets to the root of your problems. See ad page 5.
THE DOWNING CLINIC
Laura Kovalcik, DO, FACOI 5715 Bella Rose, Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com Integrative Internal Medicine practice owned by BoardCertified Internal Medicine physician. Practice emphasizes natural treatments where possible and uses special testing to determine health and nutritional status. Support services onsite include: Acupuncture, Bowen Therapy, Rolfing® Structural Integration, Massage, Healing Touch, IV Therapy. Clinic specializes in Internal Medicine, natural treatments for menopause and andropause symptoms, Osteoporosis, cholesterol management, Candida, Fibromyalgia. See ads pages 17 & 21.
WALLER WELLNESS CENTER
Catherine A. Waller, MD Pamela Thomas PA-C Dr. Alexa Schneider, PhD, PsyD, ND, RN, FNP 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com • 248-844-1414 SE Michigan’s Largest Integrative Medicine Practice. Immediate openings available. Our 3 highly skilled “Medical Detectives”(Functional Medicine practitioners) are trained to uncover the root cause of your symptoms. We use the latest diagnostic testing and treatment protocols, and as a result we usually succeed where others have failed. Patients tell us we give the most comprehensive evaluation they’ve ever had. (having usually been to at least 3 other integrative practitioners before they come to us.).Call today, or visit our website to learn about all the services we offer. See ad inside front cover.
INTRAVENOUS (IV) THERAPIES CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING
Keri Topouzian, D.O. 1900 S. Telegraph, Ste. 102, Bloomfield Hills 248-302-0473 • AskDrT.weebly.com
Board certified in Functional/ Regenerative Medicine with 30 years experience. D r. T s e e k s o u t t h e underlying cause of a patient's complaints and incorporates IV therapies, bioidentical hormones and more. See ad page 9.
RESTORATIVE MEDICINE CENTER Teresa Birkmeier-Fredal MD Rochester Hills • 248-289-6349 RestorativeMedCenter.com
At the Restorative Medicine Center we utilize cuttingedge diagnostic testing and provide innovative treatments for chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and autoimmune disorders by identifying and treating the root cause. We also specialize in mold illness, chronic infections, metabolic syndrome, and severe food and environmental allergies.
MASSAGE THERAPY VICKIE EVANS, CMT
The Downing Clinic 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com Certified in massage and in Bowen therapy. Provides combination of therapies as needed or requested by patients. See ad page 21.
WALLER WELLNESS CENTER
Never be a food snob. Learn from everyone you meet—the fish guy at your market, the lady at the local diner, farmers, cheese makers. Ask questions, try everything and eat up! ~Rachael Ray
SueAnn Habbersett, L.M.T. 1854 W. Auburn Rd., Ste 400, Rochester Hills 248-844-1414 • WallerWellness.com
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Assists those suffering from M i g r a i n e s , a n x i e t y, depression, autoimmune disorders, diabetes and more. Licensed Massage Therapist, certified in Reflexology and Reiki, and offers Aromatherapy, Sound Healing, Meditation, yoga and Tai Chi. See ad inside
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MEDICAL INTUITION BECKY STEVENS
Holistic Alternatives, LLC 38245 Mound Rd., Bldg E Sterling Heights • 586-294-6540
Safe, effective options utilizing medical intuition to assess the root cause of disease or dysfunction in the body. Also herbal, homeopathic, JMT and vibropathic remedies. Physician testimonials available.
MENTAL WELLNESS IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY, ONLY TOO LATE
Non-Profit Distributes Leep4Joy Books on Bully/Suicide Prevention • 248-613-5628 Leep4Joy.com • PatriceALee@gmail.com
Positive books for children/ teens. Leep4Joy Books share lessons on kindness, respect for self/others; promote promote mental wellness/inner healing. Endorsed by counselors and clinical therapists. Children ask for them. "Live life happy and bully-free!"
MIND & BODY HEALING EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES SERVICES LLC
Annette R. Richards, LMSW, AAMET Level 3 Advanced Practitioner 248-334-9214 • AnnetteRichardsEFT.com
This experienced EFT Practitioner offers monthly EFT group to Borrow Benefits and individual sessions weekends only to learn EFT for personal use while treating an unwanted problem; affordable fees.
THE RELAXATION STATION
Jill Rose Berner HHP JRBerner@icloud.com • 810-614-6110 208 N. Main St., Davison
Healthy U offers a holistic approach addressing the root cause of ailments and encouraging a positive out come. for the entire mind, body, and spirit. Gut health, detoxification,weight loss, massage therapy.
The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large. ~Confucius MichiganHealthyLiving.com
MOLD TESTING & REMEDIATION MOLDPRO • 734-439-8800
247 W. Main Street, Milan • MoldProllc.com MoldPro is the only mold remediation company in Southeast Michigan that offers chemical-free mold remediation and other chemical-free services, along with independent lab air testing since 2011. See ad page 16.
NATURAL/HOLISTIC HEALTH BIBLICAL HEALTH
Hilda Lauderman, Ph.D, RN, NMD Serving East Michigan • 810-503-4056 ”Dr. Hilda” offers programs using natural approaches to h elp w ith co n ditio ns including nutrition, thyroid function, osteoporosis and more. L e a r n w h a t a Naturopathic Medical Doctor with over 30 years' experience as a registered nurse can do for you. Call for more information. See ad page 13.
LUCKY’S NATURAL FOODS, LLC
Live healthy, buy local - since 1974 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion Historic Business District • 248-693-1209 LuckysNaturalFoods.com Vi t a m i n s , h e r b s , homeopathy, essential oils, body care, books, organic natural foods and natural grocery, glutenfree, non-gmo, Amish est. 1974 meats, eggs, & fresh turkeys live healthy • buy local for the holidays. Personalized service, knowledgeable staff, special orders, and supplement savings card available. Like us on Facebook! Open Mon-Thurs 10-7, Fri/Sat 10-6, closed Sunday.
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NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING ADVANCED NUTRITIONAL SOLUTIONS Lee Rossano, CNC • 248-652-4160 1444 W. Silverbell Rd., Lake Orion WhySuffer.NET
JOURNEY TO HEALTH CHAKRA
Erika Arms, BCND, CNHP, Reiki Master 5770 S. Main St., Ste C, Clarkston 248-505-8010 • JourneyToHealthChakra.com
All inclusive holistic center offering several modalities for mind, body, & spirit. Naturopath, massage, detox, infrared, intuitive work, shaman, crystal energy healing, Reiki & more. Start the journey!
NATURAL HEALTH WAYS Robin Bissonette, RN, BSN Greater Troy Area 248-550-7271
Wellness sessions integrate Healing Touch, Reiki, CranioSacral Therapy and Holistic Stress Management for relief of aches and pains of body, mind and spirit. Workshops available for Holistic Stress Management topics.
NUTRITION / SUPPLEMENTS BAR H2OTM ALKALINE WATER 67315 S. Main St • Richmond 888-855-PURE (7873) PureNaturalsWater.com
Award winning Bar H2O™ Alkaline Wa t e r i s p r o f e s sionally handcrafted Premium Purified Water using a 25-step proprietary process. Be Alkaline. Thrive. This pharmaceuticalgrade pure water is remineralized, restructured and energized for maximum hydration.
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Lee Rossano, C.N.C, has been helping individuals and families achieve optimal health for 15 years. Lee thrives on finding the cause of symptoms using high tech computerized Biofeedback programs, nutrition, homeopathy, enzyme therapy and more. Why suffer when you can
ORGANIC SKINCARE MINDFUL MINERALS MICHIGAN
Lisa • 248-629-0745 www.MindfulMineralsMichigan.com contact@MindfulMineralsMichigan.com
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PETS / VETERINARY WOODSIDE ANIMAL CLINIC
27452 Woodward Ave, ROYAL OAK 248-545-6630 Doc4Pets.com Dr. Simon is the owner of Woodside Animal Clinic in Royal Oak, where he practices both alternative and conventional medicine on dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and rodents. He is the author of 4 pet care books. See ad page 37.
PHYSICAL THERAPY LISA PONICHTER • 248-321-0358
ORGANIC HAIR COLORING FARRELL REIS HAIRDRESSERS 2838 W. Maple Rd., Troy (inside Antoine's Salon) 248-646-1066 • FarrellReis.com
1 0 0 % O rg a n i c c o l o r ; ammonia, PPD and formaldehyde-free. Fashion colors using certified organic extracts and natural ingredients. Organic Keratin Smoothing and Nayo hair coloring systems. 20% off with this ad. See ad page 7.
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. See ad page 7.
All great achievements require time. ~Maya Angelou
Feldenkrais® Method, Physical Therapy 3121 South Rochester Rd, Royal Oak AwakeningMovements.com
A physical therapist specializing in the Feldenkrais Method® optimizes posture, strength, flexibility and balance. Minimize pain, increase efficiency and fluidity while exploring gentle, transformative movement patterns which bring out your best.
PSYCHOTHERAPY GERALD E SNOOK MA, LLP
Waller Wellness Center • 248-844-1414 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com I provide treatment that goes b e y o n d t a l k t h e r a p y. EMDR, EFT, and Dual Brain Psychology are all advanced therapy techniques that allow individuals to work through negative feelings and patterns. The end result is more balance, a healthier perspective, and more enjoyment and satisfaction. 20 plus years’ experience of treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, emotional and relationship issues. See ad inside front cover.
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REFLEXOLOGY
YOGA Santosha (Sanskrit): Contentment, peace, gratitude
Prenatal Yoga Saturdays • 11:15 a.m - 12:15 p.m. Call 586-949-5515 for details.
See the calendar in this magazine for our other classes and special events.
586-949-5515 48774 Gratiot Ave. Chesterfield MI 48051 (just south of 22 Mile Road)
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950 E. Maple Rd., Ste 210, Birmingham Julian Myftiu • 248-996-0353 1Massage4U.com Trained in Italy under Master Reflexologies, Specialize in Tui Na (Chinese) Massage and highly experienced in Shiatsu, Myofascial Release, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Therapeutic Touch. Lipomassage by Endermology. He is certified Tai Chi Chuan instructor in Venice, Italy.
REGISTERED DIETICIAN
history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is God’s gift, that’s why we call it the
present.
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Shiloh Butki, Certified Advanced Rolfer 6507 Town Center Dr., Ste F, Clarkston 313-310-4420 • MichiganRolfing.com If you are frustrated by pain, tension, stress and lack of ability to do the things you love, Rolfing will get you on the path to feeling confident and happy with your body. See ad page 31.
TAI CHI TRUE TAI CHI CHUAN
Certified Yang Family Tai Chi Instructor 28919 Evergreen Rd., Southfield TrueTaiChiChuan.com • 248-709-1599
Tai Chi Chuan is a graceful exercise and moving meditation. Create balance; Feed your soul; Fuel your body; Expand your mind; Strengthen yourself; Practice Tai Chi Chuan.
WALLER WELLNESS CENTER
Sharon Meyer, RD 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com • 248-844-1414 Specializing in Functional Medicine, our nutritionist not only helps with common problems such as weight loss, food allergies and detoxification, but is also been trained to handle the most difficult issues such as autoimmunity, cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease. In addition, Our HCG program is one of the most comprehensive around. See ad inside front cover.
ROLFING® S.I.
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Certified Rolfer® Advanced Rolf Movement Specialist • The Downing Clinic • 248-625-6677 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston TheDowningClinic.com • Creative Wellness, E. Lansing 517-351-9240 • CreativeWellness.net • Southfield • 248-910-4515 (cell) • Rolf.org Do you yearn for balance and freedom of movement? Rolfing® Structural integration is a system of bringing the body back into proper alignment through education and deep tissue work, whether the problems arise from accidents, digestive or emotional issues or poor postural habits. Over 30 years experience.
WEIGHT LOSS AIR RECOVERY
Recovery, Weight Loss & Pain Relief Hall Road and Schoenherr • 586-330-0547 AIRRecov.com • 13433 Hall Rd. Utica
We are the go-to spot for pain relief, injury recovery, weight loss, elite training and general wellness. We offer Cryotherapy, Compression Therapy, Oxygen Therapy and more! Call for 1/2 off any single service.
PROFILE WEIGHT LOSS
Charlyce Walsh, RN, BSAH, NP 248-792-5168 • ProfileWeightLoss.com
Losing weight doesn’t have to be hard when you unlock the knowledge from your DNA. Capture your roadmap to successful weight loss. DNA report + Personal step by step system + Proven Weight loss/maintenance.
YOGA STRONGHEART YOGA
Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~Plato 46
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8373 Old 13 Mile Rd • Warren 248-563-8615 • StrongheartYoga.com Whether you are practiced or new to yoga we offer yoga f o r e v e r y b o d y, nearby. Check our schedule for classes on our website.
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Isn’t It Time to Stop Worrying About What You Can Eat and Where the Nearest Bathroom is Located? Regain The Freedom To Live Your Life Again Without The Use of Harmful Prescription Medications That Make You Feel Nauseous, Bloated, and Fatigued. Specializing in Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s, Nausea, Heartburn, Constipation, Diarrhea, S.I.B.O., Candida, Leaky Gut, I.B.S. and more…
Here Are Just Some of The Unique Markers Dr. Christine Analyzes For That Your M.D. Does NOT: • Why your digestion is linked to hair loss • Why certain healthy foods you are eating are hurting you v. healing you • Why protein imbalances in your diet create hot flashes • Why this toxin leads to painful, stinky gas, and brain fog • Why all organ stress traces back to fat and protein digestion • How an acidic pH is coming from low stomach acid • Why your energy has everything to do with a leaky gut
“ I Wish The Whole World Knew About Her!! Most People Know What I Had To Deal With Over The Last Few Years. I Seriously Can’t Believe How I Feel Now.” ~ Quote from Erin C, Koo Wee Rup, Australia (outside of Melbourne) The Truth Is, The Medical Model Is BROKEN. Everyone Is Treated The Same. Prescription Medications Are Given Out Like Candy And Diet And Digestion Are SELDOM Addressed. It Is Time To Find The Source Of Your Unique Digestive Energy Deficiencies.
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