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ere we are at the very beginning of a new year, full of opportunities and wonderful possibilities. So much of the outcome depends on our own attitude. For instance, a terrible event may occur to a group of people and while some may be devastated and it will become an obstacle which they will never get past, yet the very same experience for others may result in a completely different outlook; stronger and more determined in their resolve to move on. There are times when we realize we may be in a holding pattern. Sometimes with recognition alone, we may be able to make adjustments without seeking outside assistance, but at other times the rut might just be too deep. This might be the time to consider reaching out to Chad Allee, LMSW and owner of Transformational Choices in Plymouth. His article, Mindfulness Approach to Eating and Wellness on pg. 21 discusses an area which many of us can relate to as our own ongoing struggle. Additionally, his very gentle and holistic approach is applicable to all areas of concern. Even just visiting his office alludes to a calming and positive energy. In her article, New Year, New You When ‘Good Enough’ is Perfect on pg.17, Elizabeth Lombardo addresses a “mindset that embraces life’s imperfections without guilt or shame” What a wonderful way to view things and erase anxiety in the upcoming year. Another great way to step into the new year is by adhering to the thoughts S. Alison Chabonais relays from Louis Hay, in her article in Wise Words, Louise Hay on Loving Yourself to Ageless Health on pg.30, “nourishing mind and body, loving life, learning and growing and giving back and moving ahead.” I hope that you will approach this sparkling new year with gratitude, a sense of purpose and most of all a sense of delight in all the possibilities the future holds. Love and Peace be with you,

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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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newsbriefs Squeeze; Healthy Eating and Eco-Education Adventure

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ungle Juice Bar’s (JJB) is offering healthy eating and eco-education field trip packages. A field trip to JJB affords the opportunity for children to discover; eating healthy is fun, healthy food is delicious , skills to care for the environment, community activism awareness, and how local action can have a global impact. Students will learn about the benefits of juicing, different types of juicers, the difference between a juicer/blender and juice/smoothies. Students will also observe and participate in a juicing demonstration, and a juice/smoothie tasting plus they will learn about jungles of the world, geographical locations, recycling/protecting the environment and why it is important. They will also be able to sign The Jungle Juice Squeeze Pledge which asks them to commit to taking care of their bodies by eating something green and healthy daily, to demonstrate strength of character by not bullying and conducting themselves with honor and to protect the environment by not littering, picking up trash along their paths and recycling. The program is geared towards groups of 20-50 and is suitable for school, church, daycare, scouts and recreational groups, ages four and older. Groups of 5-10 will rotate through a series of 15-30 minute, age appropriate activities with knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun guides. There are three different pricing options available and require one teacher/chaperone per eight students. Funding may be available through Jungle Juice Community Services (JJCS) sponsorship opportunities. JJCS has partnered with Detroit Luxury Transportation Company, Detroit Urban Radio, Steve Hood Productions and WADL to donate a Squeeze, every month to area schools. Students who have demonstrated academic excellence, strength of character and efforts to protect the environment will win a Squeeze, based on a 220 word essay submission by their respective schools. The Squeeze includes healthy eating educational tips, information about methods for environmental protection, juicing/blending demonstration, a smoothie/juice sampling and one drink per student, a healthy snack, round trip transportation to and from JJB. Sponsorship opportunities may be available to further assist with this program and help children commit to eating healthy, protect the environment and conduct themselves with honor. The tax deductible, donor levels range from Lime to Grapefruit with various benefits assigned to each level of giving. JJB’s trifold initiative includes creating accessibility to healthy foods in an under-served community, free and affordable wellness and healthy living education plus environmental advocacy, which celebrates the jungles of the world Location: 14929 Charlevoix, Grosse Pointe Park. To register for a field trip or for sponsorship, please email, information@JJBMich.com or call 313-571-3075.

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5K Run Prep at Schoolcraft

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et ready for the 2015 Race season at Schoolcraft College.The Continuing Education and Professional Development Department has added, 5K Run Preparation: Ace the Race, to its popular fitness offerings. Students will have the support system in place as they prepare. First time runners or those looking to improve their speed will benefit from this comprehensive twicea-week class that goes beyond many online workouts or other in person classes. Set realistic goals by devising a plan that focuses on good nutrition to fuel the body, dynamic stretching and core exercises, proper running form and essential training skills. Schoolcraft College has a variety of classes and programs that expand knowledge, opportunities and horizons of its students, the community and area businesses. Cost: $ 109. Location: 18600 Haggerty Rd., Livonia. For more information, visit SchoolCraft.edu/cepd or call 734-462-4578.


newsbriefs Mindful Eating Support Group Begins in Plymouth

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ransformational Choices Holistic Counseling and Therapy, in Plymouth, is offering a new support group, Mindful Approaches to Eating & Wellness, on eight consecutive Sundays, beginning 7 p.m., for the weekly support group and 8 p.m., for drop-in sessions, January 18. No prior experience in mindfulness or meditation is required. All ages and all body types with any weight loss and wellness goals are encouraged and welcome to attend. An experienced mindfulness practitioner will help guide the group in the skills needed to build a new journey towards dieting and wellness. Chad Allee, LMSW owner of Transformational Choices states, “We are excited to offer this new and non-judgmental approach to healthy living which will help participants break the negative yo-yo cycle of past dieting experiences, by building on the strengths and intuitive skills that each person has inside them”. Registration is required as each session is limited to 6 individuals. Some health care plans may cover the weekly fee of this one hour session.

Erie Ice Daze at Erie Metro Park

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two day celebration of winter fun at Lake Erie Metro Park, in Brownstown, will be January 17 & 18. Traditional outdoor activities include dog sledding and weather permitting, ice fishing and snow snake. For those wishing for a little more warmth, indoor programs located in the Marshland Museum & Nature Center will also be available, including crafting projects,

Cost: $25. per week. Location: 164 North Main, Plymouth. For more information and to register, call 734-845-6015 or email info @transformationalchoices.com.

MLK Tribute at Max Fisher Music Center

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ayne State University is hosting its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute at the Max M. Fisher Music Center, in Detroit, January 16. The Tribute brings together the metro Detroit community to celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. King. This year’s keynote speakers are Drs. Sampson Davis, Rameck Hunt and George Jenkins, also fondly known as The Three Doctors. The Doctors are extraordinary role models for anyone who’s been through any kind of life challenge or major hardship. As teenage boys growing up on the tough inner-city streets of Newark, New Jersey these three kindred spirits made a pact to stick together and graduate from college and become doctors. Surrounded by negative influences and having few positive role models did not make this an easy feat. Now years later, these three men have overcome countless obstacles ans serve as the face of health and education for youth and families across the country. Net proceeds from the luncheon will support the Adopt-A-Classroom program which is a nationally recognized organization that invites the community into classrooms, to increase opportunity for student success by empowering teacher with community partnerships and funds to purchase resources for their classrooms. Cost: $10. for program. $65. for program & luncheon. Location: 3711 Woodward, Detroit. For more information or tickets, visit CommunityOutreach.Wayne.edu/mlk or call 313-577-8863.

wood carving demonstrations and live dulcimer music performed by the Silver Strings Dulcimer Society. If the skies are clear, star gazing will also be featured. A Saturday evening bonfire is also highlighted. Park Interpreter, Paul Cypher, said “This event, which began in 1995, showcases some positives of winter” and has become a very well attended favorite among park visitors. Cypher also explained that a snow snake track will be available for this traditional Native American winter sport. Lake Erie Metro Park, located in Wayne County, is one of the 13 HuronClinton Metroparks. The park sits on 1607 acres with three miles of Lake Erie shoreline. There is over a mile of paved and cleared trail for winter walking and four mile of flat, groomed grounds for cross country skiing. Cost: Free. $7. vehicle entry. Location: 32481 W. Jefferson, Brownstown. For more information, visit MetroParks.com or call 734-379-5020.

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newsbriefs Dearborn Heights Montessori Partners with Gleaners

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utreach is important to the Dearborn Heights Montessori Center (DHMC) school community. The students collected over 1500 pounds of food and raised more than 1100 dollars for Gleaners Food Bank in 2014. These two instances alone, assisted with providing 4100 meals to hundreds of metro Detroit families. Additionally, middle school students and their families volunteered every Monday, during the summer months at the DTE Energy Farms Garden in Westland, which also provides food for Gleaners. DHMC’s ongoing partnership with Gleaners allows students “at all grade levels the opportunity to participate in community service” said Sue Fitzpatrick, coordinator of Parent Support and Community Outreach. “learning to develop empathy, good citizenship and a spirit of service are an important part of the Montessori philosophy and curriculum”, plus it gives“students a tangible, hands-on experience” and opportunity for “thoughtful discussions about helping others”. Fitzpatrick also added that some of the “students performed chores at home” and participated in “other activities to raise money and then shopped for the items they donated”. The partnership also enabled other avenues for learning; collected foods were weighed and sorted by students, allowing them to demonstrate teamwork, patience, leadership and communication skills plus they were able to practice math concepts as they charted the progress of their donation totals. Additionally, they were able to learn about healthy, balanced meals from the information regarding the six food groups printed on the Gleaners grocery bags. DHMC is a non-profit educational community founded in 1972 and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and has an affiliation with the American Montessori Society and the Michigan Montessori Society and the Association of Independent Michigan Schools. Programs include toddler, preschool, elementary and middle school plus day care. For more information, visit DHMontessori.org or call 313-359-3000.

Downriver Acupuncture Open House

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earn what Acupuncture and NADA is and how it works at the Downriver Acupuncture open house, from 11 a.m to 5 p.m., January 10. Donald Kirkland, acupuncturist and Dianne Adank, ADA, will be available to answer any questions regarding the benefits of treatments and the procedures involved. Plus, there will be an opportunity to experience and feel the results first hand , as complementary treatments will be available. Downriver Acupuncture is focused on providing acupuncture and NADA treatments in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. There are both community style and private rooms to suit individual requirements. Both Adank and Kirkland , who has been practicing acupuncture for over 20 years, are NADA certified. Location: 3410 Fort Street, Lincoln Park. Please visit DownriverAcupuncture.com or call 313-724-6005.

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Detroit Main Library Art and Architecture Tour

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n celebration of the 150 anniversary of the Detroit Public Library, the Friends Foundation is presenting docent led tours of Detroit Public Library’s Main Branch, 11 a.m to 12 p.m., the first Saturday of every month. The tours highlight the collections and architecture of Cass Cilbert, in addition to many other works of famed craftsmen and artists. Features on the tour will include Detroit historical murals, the Ernie Harwell Room, Pewabic fireplace and the Burton Collection Reading Room. Registration is required as there is limited space available per tour. The tour begins in the lobby of the Woodward corridor. The Friends Foundation purchase books and materials to further enrich DPL collections, support special programs, enhance all forms of literacy and promote an interest in books and other forms of the human record in both print and electronic formats. Enrichment programs; library activities offered beyond traditional library services are at the core of their mission, in making the library a vital community space for the city in which people live, work, play and study. The Foundation continues through gifts, grants and general contributions. Location: 5201 Woodward, Detroit. For more information ad registration, visit DPLFriends.com or call 313-481-1358or 313-481-1359.


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etter Health Market in Plymouth, 12 p.m., January 10 and 12 p.m., January 24 in Southgate, are each hosting an event presented by Rachel of Unity Vibration. Join Rachel as she gives a lesson on brewing kombucha and does a sampling of kombucha and beer. “Kombucha is an effervescent fermentation of sweetened tea that is used as a functional food.” The presentation will also include basic information on how and why kombucha is popular. Please bring a large mason jar or other glass jar and receive your very own mother culture and recipe. Better Health Market is a health and specialty grocery store carrying products which include vitamins, supplements, natural & organic foods, green home items and products for bath and body care, with 14 Michigan locations.

atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) recently welcomed a group of new publishers that completed a December training program at the corporate headquarters in Naples. The NAPC training staff spent several days with the entrepreneurs launching new Natural Awakenings magazines in Buffalo and Salt Lake City, plus existing markets in Houston and New Orleans. Company CEO Sharon Bruckman launched the first edition of Natural

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Canton Wellness Extravaganza

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anton Center Chiropractic Clinic is hosting a Wellness Extravaganza between 12 and 3 p.m., January 17. A wealth of information and demonstrations covering a wide variety of topics will fill out the day including nutrition, chiropractic, iridology, aura photos, massage, reiki, reflexology, essential oils and more. Bio Mat Company will be there and refreshments will also be available. Dr. Robert Potter, Jr., is the founder of the Doctors’ Speakers Bureau in Canton. He has had numerous articles published regarding health care and has been a guest speaker on various radio program. He also lectures to groups and organizations a no-charge to promote health awareness to the community. Additionally, Dr. Angela Lawrence, is currently offering no-charge speaking engagements on chiropractic, ergonomic work spaces and other healthy living topics. She states. “My goal is to help my patients accelerate and or maintain their journey to their best healthy and vibrant life”. All four of the doctors, Robert Potter, Angela Lawrence, Danielle Potter and Sean Gregory are specialists in their field and able to treat a large spectrum of health issues; back pain, sinus problems, fibromyalgia, digestive disorders, asthma, scoliosis and many more health concerns. Cost: no charge. Location: 6231 N. Canton Center Road, Suite 109, Canton. For more information and to register, visit CantonCenterChiropractic.com or call 734-455-6767.

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newsbriefs Yoga Seminar in Taylor

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onnie Fedel will be presenting a one day seminar on how to live a stress free life through yoga, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., January 24, at Taylor Yoga. Learn tools to reduce stress and achieve a stress free life by improving mental clarity, becoming balanced, increasing and maintaining high energy levels , improving sleep quality plus learn benefits from eating healthy thus optimizing health and vitality. A continental breakfast will be available. No prior yoga experience is necessary, just wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and towel. “Let two thousand and fifteen be the year that you take care of the most

Anniversary Kickoff for The Center for Peace and Conflict Studies

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ayne State University, Office of The Provost, announced the 50th Anniversary Year Kickoff for The Center for Pace and Conflict Studies, from 5:30 to 7:30 p. m., January 20 at the McGregor Conference Center in Detroit. The mission of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies is to develop and implement projects, programs, curricula, research and publications in areas of scholarship related to international and domestic peace, war social justice, arms control, globalization, multicultural awareness and constructive conflict resolution. Location: 495 Ferry Mall, Detroit. To RSVP and for more information, visit SpecialEvents.wayne.edu/cpcs-50th or call 313-577-3453.

important person in your world that’s you. In doing so you can share your presents (gifts) with others..” Fedel recommends. Fedel’s own journey motivates her to help people find peace with themselves. In May of 2011 her vision of a serene tranquil location to practice and teach yoga became a reality with the opening Taylor Yoga; a place to focus on finding the health and healing from within one’s self. Cost: $50. Location: 8935 Telegraph Rd., Taylor. For more information, visit TaylorYoga.com or call 313-292-9642.

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SECONDHAND SMOKE DAMAGES CHILDREN’S HEARING

Eucalyptus Oil Inhibits Spread of TB

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any of the natural compounds in the essential oil of Eucalyptus citriodora may prevent the airborne spread of the tuberculosis (TB) bacterium (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), according to a study from the Institute for Tuberculosis Research at the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy. Several of the compounds in the eucalyptus oil inhibited the airborne spread of the infection by 90 percent, while the major component of the oil was only weakly active, at 18 percent. The scientists used an array of analytical laboratory tests to measure the airborne spread of TB from contagious patients. They also identified 32 active airborne compounds within the essential oil of eucalyptus and studied the impact of the interaction of multiple components in artificial mixtures. The researchers undertook the study because “the rapid emergence of extensively and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis has created a pressing public health problem… and represents a new constraint in the already challenging disease management of TB.”

Legumes, Nuts and Corn Cut Risk of Breast Cancer

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Harvard Medical School study concluded that eating more peanut butter, corn, nuts and beans, including lentils and soybeans, during adolescence significantly reduces the risk of breast cancer later on. The researchers followed 9,039 young women that were between 9 and 15 years old when the study started in 1996, having the subjects complete diet questionnaires every year through 2001, and also in 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2010. When the women were ages 18 to 30, the number of benign breast diseases that had developed was recorded. The statistics associated a daily serving of nuts and legumes at age 14 with a 66 percent reduction in the risk of developing breast cancer. Just a single serving of peanut butter once every three days at the age of 11 was associated with a 44 percent reduction of breast cancer risk. Intake of at least one serving of corn every three days was correlated with a 39 percent reduction in the disease. Earlier studies by Harvard researchers found that eating pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, soybeans, tofu and other vegetable fats also reduces breast cancer risk.

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esearchers from São Paulo’s School of Medical Sciences of Santa Casa have found that secondhand smoke negatively affects a child’s hearing. The researchers tested 145 students between ages 8 and 10 that showed normal hearing in standardized tests. Their secondhand smoke exposure was measured by the level of a nicotine metabolite in the children’s urine. The 60 youngsters that had been exposed to secondhand smoke showed significantly lower responses to certain frequencies in both ears when compared to the others that weren’t exposed to the smoke. Researchers suspect that the affecting mechanism may be the acrolein gas that forms from burning tobacco cigarettes. The chemical was found to damage ear cells in a study published in the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. A 2012 study of diesel exhaust, which likewise produces acrolein gas, by the Republic of Korea’s Dongguk University, also showed damage to middle ear cells. Supporting these results, a study published in the American Medical Association Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery journal found that smoking during pregnancy almost triples the risk of lowfrequency hearing loss in the child. The study tested 964 adolescents between ages 12 and 15, of whom 16 percent were exposed to prenatal smoking.

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

Safer Groceries Landmark Food Law Being Enforced

The Center for Food Safety (CFS) has reached a settlement agreement (Tinyurl. com/FoodSettlementAgreement) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that sets firm deadlines for the agency to fully enact the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act. A federal court will maintain supervision to ensure FDA compliance. CFS senior attorney George Kimbrell, who led the case, says, “The first major update to our food safety laws since 1938 must now be implemented in a closed-ended, timely fashion. That means safer food for American families.” Congress passed the law to combat the epidemic of food-borne illnesses affecting one in six Americans annually. After repeated delays, the FDA must now comply with the following court-overseen schedule to implement the final rules: preventative controls for human and animal food (8/30/2015); imported food and foreign suppliers (10/31/2015); produce safety (10/31/2015); food transportation (3/31/2016); and intentional adulteration of food (5/31/2016). Source: CenterForFoodSafety.org

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Japan Floats New Nuclear Alternative Two companies in Japan will begin building two huge new solar power islands that will float on reservoirs, following the inception of the Kagoshima floating solar plant as the country’s largest, which opened in late 2013 just off the country’s southern coast. The new direction comes as Japan looks to move on from the Fukushima atomic disaster of 2011 and meet the energy needs of its 127 million people without relying on nuclear power. Before the incident, about 30 percent of the country’s power was generated by nuclear plants, but Fukushima destroyed public confidence, and with earthquakes highly likely in regions containing reactors, Japan is looking for alternatives. Solar islands could also be a solution for other countries where space or nuclear concerns are an issue. It’s possible that one day a significant portion of Europe’s power could come from use of the technology; experts believe the engineering challenges can be surmounted.

Holistic Healers Reach Out to the Underserved An annual report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that up to 33 percent of uninsured people are avoiding needed treatment for economic reasons. Lifestyle changes and natural remedies like yoga and massage therapy can be highly effective when treating conditions such as high blood pressure, depression or aching joints, and groups nationwide are making these modalities more affordable for everyone. At California’s Healing Clinic Collective (HealingClinicCollective. Wordpress.com), in Oakland, women receive a day of free holistic health care—from acupuncture to massage therapy and nutritional counseling— and discounted rates for follow-up appointments. The Third Root Community Health Center (ThirdRoot.org), in Brooklyn, helps arrange for acupuncturists, herbalists, Reiki practitioners and others to treat low-income people in New York City, especially community organizers and activists that are often overworked and lack the resources for these types of care. The Samarya Center (Samarya Center.org), in Seattle, Washington, uses revenue from its yoga studio to provide free yoga to critically ill patients served by the city’s Bailey-Boushay House and the local VA hospital, and also to patients with chronic pain at the Pike Place Medical Clinic, which treats many homeless and lowincome Seattle residents. Source: YES! magazine

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Score Healthy and Eco-Friendly Points at Parties For healthy eaters, Super Bowl parties’ bent toward rich, calorie-laden foods compete with our desire to shed some holiday pounds and return to regular diet regimens. Whether supplying ecobeer selections for guests or bringing refreshments to a gathering, armchair players can score green points both in terms of natural ingredients and supporting the domestic economy and environment. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s plant in Chico, California, uses 10,000plus solar panels and a large on-site water treatment facility for recycling and conserving water. “It’s the number one ingredient in brewing,” says Sustainability Manager Cheri Chastain. “You can generate more energy, but you can’t make water.” Other American microbrews deploy varied eco-solutions. Dave’s BrewFarm, in Wilson, Wisconsin, for instance, obtains most of its energy via a wind-powered generator. Goats “mow” the grass outside the Anderson Valley Brewing plant in Boonville, California. Odell Brewing Company, in Fort Collins, Colorado, practices waste reduction and recycling and uses renewable energy sources. The 100 percent wind-powered brewery also encourages employees to bike to work and/ or carpool, and uses biodiesel-powered delivery trucks (the biodegradable fuel

emits 78 percent less CO2 than standard fuel). Five of the 2014 Good Food Awards’ winning beers—exceeding the criteria of recycling water, local sourcing and banning genetically modified ingredients—are Port City Brewing Co., Alexandria, Virginia; Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Oregon; Bear Republic Brewing Co., Healdsburg, California; Victory Brewing Co., Downingtown, Pennsylvania; and Ninkasi Brewing Co., Eugene, Oregon (GoodFoodAwards.org).

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ur body’s hormones work like an orchestra. When one instrument is out of tune, the entire production struggles to maintain harmony. Each plays a part in influencing the others and determining how well the whole concert works. Fortunately, our body has masterful conductors, including the endocrine system, which coordinates all of the glands and the hormones they produce. “Players” include the adrenal, hypothalamus, pancreas, pineal, pituitary, reproductive and thyroid/parathyroid glands. “A healthy endocrine system is essential to making hormones in appropriate amounts throughout our life,” says Theresa Dale, Ph.D., a naturopathic doctor who practices as a traditional naturopath and clinical nutritionist in Oxnard, California, and has authored Revitalizing Your Hormones. “For example, when the ovaries shut down after menopause, the adrenal glands continue producing progesterone and other essential hormones.” Dale, dean and founder of the California College of Natural Medicine, further assures that contrary to assertions from some conventional medicine reports, the body is able to produce necessary hormones throughout our entire life. Hormones function as chemical messengers that commute through the bloodstream as part of the information

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superhighway that connects the brain to the DNA managers of the body’s cells. “Hormones communicate with chemicals produced by the brain called neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, which greatly influence energy levels, moods and other bodily functions such as moving memories from short- to long-term storage,” explains Dale. For 20 years, she has seen patients with critical hormonal imbalances respond to her recommended threemonth, endocrine-rebuilding diet, comprising three daily meals of steamed, sautéed and raw foods, fish, whole grains, legumes, seeds, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, plus two raw vegetable or seed snacks. The regimen strives to balance metabolism, cleanse the body, restore immune function and revitalize the endocrine system. Kokomo, Indiana, resident Sylvia Egel, national director of coaching and education for Metabolic Balance, a personalized nutrition plan to balance metabolism and hormones, optimize health and increase energy at any age, agrees that hormones can be restored and balanced via proper food selections. “Our lifestyle and dietary choices strongly affect our metabolism and hormonal health, as do stress levels and sleep patterns. Eating at the wrong time, in the wrong place or in the wrong order, and even poor combinations of healthy foods, can be almost as

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problematic as eating junk food,” says Egel. She also warns against snacking, emotional eating, eating on the go, skipping breakfast and waiting too long between meals. Diana Hoppe, author of Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You, an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, California, who leads clinical trials related to women’s health at the Pacific Coast Research Center, also sees firsthand how what we eat directly affects our hormones. She attests that our bodies need a balance of three macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein and fat. “But for 20 years, we have been advised to decrease fat intake in favor of fat-free options that have been detrimental to us, because we need fat to produce hormones and maintain healthy hormone function. Certain fatty acids and cholesterol serve as building blocks in hormone production and cellular function, especially the reproductive hormones of estrogen and testosterone,” says Hoppe. Food can be medicine for hormones. One of the most important hormone-balancing fats is coconut oil, which heals skin, increases metabolism and supplies a quick source of energy. Egg yolks are a good source of choline and iodine, essential to the production of healthy thyroid hormones, plus are rich in vitamins A, D, E and B-complex vitamins. Avocados have lots of healthy fat that helps absorb and utilize nutrients. Nuts and seeds, olive oil and salmon are all rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids that help stabilize hormone levels. Eating the right foods and incorporating healthy fats into meals increases overall energy, reduces hormonal fluctuations and helps us feel more balanced. Says Dale, “The majority of individuals are surprised to learn that hormone health doesn’t depend on age, but rather on a complex of factors, like the air we breathe, the water we drink, the quality of our diet, good sleep and adequate exercise, plus the relative health of our relationships and emotional life—and that’s just for starters.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.


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oes it sometimes feel like if we can’t do something perfectly, why should we bother doing it at all? Perfectionism feeds on such an all-or-nothing approach in following rigid self-imposed rules that can sabotage relationships, health and happiness. Instead, try adopting a “better than perfect” mindset that embraces life’s imperfections without guilt or shame. A clean enough house or a good enough job is in many ways better than perfect. Here are helpful approaches to reframe the internal discussion. Remember what matters. In planning a big birthday party for her husband, one wife was so stressed trying to manage every detail that she had to stop and ask herself: What is most important—having everything look perfect, or having a fun party they would enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives? Thinking about our values keeps things in perspective and perfectionism in check. Perfection isn’t likable. We often try to be perfect to gain other people’s attention and approval, but no one wants to be around a person trying to be someone they

aren’t. No one’s life is perfect. Social media often present idealized versions of people’s lives. Few post about fighting with their partner or coping with an unhappy infant; we most often hear about vacation adventures and baby’s first word or step. We can avoid feelings of dissatisfaction by avoiding comparisons with others. It’s not failure, it’s data. Rather than personalize a perceived failure, take it on as an opportunity. If a New Year’s resolution to work out more isn’t kept, ask why: Is the exercise location too far away or is the class schedule inconvenient? It feels better to adopt a more successful strategy than to beat ourself up about falling short. Perfectionism is a treadmill. People often think, “I’ll be happy when I weigh this or achieve that,” always seeking the next level of self-improvement. Appreciating who we are right now is a path to happiness. Perfectionism is a learned behavior, and anything learned can be unlearned at any age. As we continue to strive for excellence, we can learn to embrace what’s good. Take a perfectionist self-assessment quiz at Tinyurl.com/PerfectionismQuiz. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and the author of Better than Perfect: 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life You Love plus A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness. Connect at ElizabethLombardo.com.

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This past August, 12 nationally recognized functional medicine experts participated in the country’s first online Metabolic Revolution Summit to discuss the importance of recognizing the dots that connect the majority of today’s chronic diseases—high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, pre-diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, weight gain, obesity, fatty liver disease, Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer and even infertility. All of the panelists pointed to the root cause that links them all—the craze for a highcarbohydrate, low-fat diet starting in the 1990s combined with a sedentary lifestyle. When several complex conditions exist simultaneously, medical science refers to them as a syndrome. Regardless of how such intricate interrelationships become manifest, all of these syndromes have early-stage signs that include inflammation, high blood sugar and insulin resistance, which can affect metabolic health.

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It’s All About Metabolism Getting to the Root Cause of Disease by Linda Sechrist

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ttempts to tender lay explanations of how to attain and maintain better health have become fragmented and compartmentalized, with complex scientific cause-and-effect explanations of disease regularly reduced to isolated infographics and sound bites in the media. But understanding our body’s sophisticated, self-regulating, selfcorrecting and interdependent physiological systems, which work in collaboration with each other and inform us of the body’s status by means of symptoms, deserves a whole-systems frame of reference. Stepping back from immediate concerns to grasp the bigger picture allows for rethinking the Western approach to health. A perspective that connects all the dots works best, beginning with the foundation of wellness—the functioning of 73 trillion cells that are organized into a variety of tissues, including interconnected systems of organs. Optimally, they function together harmoniously to achieve homeostasis, the overall chemical and energetic balance that defines metabolic health.

The Reign of Metabolism

Many perceive the role of metabolism as limited to determining energy expenditure via the number of calories burned per day, but it does much more. Metabolism actually encompasses thousands of physical and chemical processes that take place in the functioning of every cell, the building blocks of life; healthy cell function produces proper endocrine (hormonal) functioning, influencing homeostasis.

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engaging them in their own healing process. One popular approach is practiced by Durango, Colorado, Doctor of Chiropractic James Forleo, author of Health is Simple, Disease is Complicated: A Systems Approach to Vibrant Health. He starts by educating people about the basic functioning of the major body systems involved in their specific health challenges. “To maintain metabolic health, no one should overlook that the body’s intelligence works 24/7 to solve multiple problems simultaneously, including balancing their metabolism. The more complex the pattern of symptoms, the more systems are involved. Whether a single or group of symptoms indicate metabolic dysfunction, it means that numerous systems that rely on healthy cells are unable to perform their normal functions,” explains Forleo. For example, blood sugar issues, excess circulating insulin and buildup of excess glucose stored as fat can lead to metabolic dysfunction. The pancreas, thyroid and gastrointestinal tract—primary glands in the endocrine system that plays a major role in balancing body chemistry by secreting hormones directly into the circulatory system—are negatively impacted. Well-functioning adrenals are necessary to balance blood sugar and one role of the pancreas is to produce insulin. When four of the eight major organ systems—immune, endocrine, cardiovascular and digestive—are impacted by metabolic dysfunction, a more holistic and systemic approach to health can provide a broader understanding of how they interrelate, and why preventive measures can preclude having to later pursue ways to reverse serious chronic diseases.


Pioneering integrative doctors are connecting the dots that point to the root causes of the majority of today’s chronic diseases.

Lifestyle Factors

Functional medicine’s integrative approach to metabolic health is based on proper nutrition and regular exercise. “The inflammatory agents present in much of the food consumed at each meal in the standard American diet—high-

glycemic refined carbohydrates, high-fructose corn syrup and other sugars, and hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats—are the biggest offenders,” says Forleo, who notes that the body instead needs good fats, such as those obtained from olive and coconut oils. Factors over which we can exercise some control—physical activity, stress, sleep, diet and circadian rhythms—all play roles in metabolic health. Unfortunately, “We are moving further away from our ancestors’ healthier diet and lifestyle. We’re overfed and undernourished because we’re no longer eating for nutrition, but for entertainment,” remarks Doctor of Chiropractic Brian Mowll, the medical director of Sweet Life Diabetes Health Centers in Pennsylvania and Delaware. He characterizes metabolic dysfunction as the ultimate problem because it’s the doorway to many other ailments. “A hundred years ago, infectious diseases plagued humanity. Today and in the future, it’ll be metabolic disorders such as obesity, cancer, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders and other endocrine problems, diabetes and Type 2 diabetes,” predicts Mowll.

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Dr. Caroline Cederquist, author of The MD Factor Diet: A Physician’s Proven Diet for Metabolism Correction and Healthy Weight Loss, and founder of Cederquist Medical Wellness Center, in Naples, Florida, conducted a one-year study of pa-

tients to identify their health issues via blood work analysis. Eighty-nine percent of the men, women and children showed evidence of insulin resistance. This often-overlooked metabolic condition affects how the body processes glucose, a simple sugar and the body’s primary fuel, making gaining weight easy and losing it difficult. Treated with proper diet, lifestyle changes and supplements, plus medication in advanced stages, Cederquist found that metabolic dysfunction is reversible. She explains that long-term insulin resistance can lead to fatty liver disease, high blood sugar and eventually, diabetes. It also directly affects cholesterol levels and can induce triglycerides, high blood pressure, low HDL (high-density lipoprotein, or “good” cholesterol), increased waist circumference and heart disease. In Cederquist’s young adult patients, metabolic dysfunction was also associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome, a cause of infertility. Germany’s Dr. Wolf Funfack, a specialist in internal and nutritional

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medicine and creator of a well-regarded metabolic balancing program, noted that insulin resistance both increases the production of stress hormones and blocks production of the anti-inflammatory hormones that slow the aging process. Funfack’s all-natural, personalized nutrition plan, backed by more than 25 years of scientific study, is designed to bring hormonal balance, optimize health and lead to longterm weight management. Cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, author of Metabolic Cardiology, goes a step further. He believes that metabolic dysfunction involving cells, hormones and inflammation encompasses the molecular-based essence of all disease. He observes, “Individuals diagnosed with several conditions can leave a doctor’s office with three or four prescriptions, rather than the one solution for reversal and prevention—a healthy lifestyle and non-inflammatory diet to offset and neutralize weight gain, blood pressure elevation and other abnormalities such as high blood sugar.” Mowll agrees that many conventional healthcare practitioners don’t address the root cause of metabolic disorders or provide lifestyle interventions. “They simply reach for the prescription pad,” he says. This growing problem presents an opportunity to educate the entire populace. Bestselling Virgin Diet author JJ Virgin, who characterizes the human body as a “chemistry lab,” adopts an easy-to-follow nutritional and fitness approach for metabolic health. She recommends eating the types of healthy fats found in wild fish, raw nuts and seeds, coconut, avocado and olives. Virgin prefers the clean, lean protein of grass-fed beef and wild fish, plus low-glycemic lentils and legumes and plenty of low-glycemic fruits like raspberries, blueberries, pears and grapefruits. Low-glycemic vegetables on her list include green peas, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, onion and eggplant. “When you eat this way, there’s a slow release of sugar, and insulin remains at lower levels,” advises Virgin. As in any systems theory, the whole must be understood in relationship to the parts, as well as the relevant environment. Experts agree that it’s paramount to take an expanded, systemic approach to metabolic health, rather than fixating on only one or two aspects at a time. Metabolic health—from basic cells to the most sophisticated of organized systems—can only be achieved and sustained when the whole system is healthy. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings and host of the online Metabolic Revolution Summit. Visit her website ItsAllAboutWe.com for a free audio sample.

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any patients, both men and women, have a hero-worshipping attitude toward their physicians and can be intimidated during visits. They may feel it’s impolite to question a doctor, even to get information needed to make critical decisions for one’s self or a loved one. Some doctors seem to have forgotten they are still just people with a medical degree. Patients should remember this if they encounter any perceived aloofness or arrogance. Too often, such an unhelpful attitude may be acquired along with professional experience. Getting ready for a visit to a doctor often entails following instructions, but should also include preparing questions you want answered. If a serious health issue has surfaced, such as an abnormal lab test or a diagnosis that requires treatment, make key questions count: “Where did this come from? Is there anything I can do for myself? What is the recommended treatment? What are the expected effects and unintended side effects of the proposed treatment? Are there alternative forms of treatment? Can I speak to one of your patients that has undergone this treatment?” Then, do online research upon returning home. The Internet has placed the entire library of medicine at our fingertips. Sift out the science from the hype, refine questions and go back for deeper answers. Get a second opinion from another medical doctor or naturopath (some states license them) or doctor of Oriental medicine (acupuncture and herbs). No matter if the proposed treatment is as seemingly simple as a course of antibiotics or as serious as surgery, question it before automatically submitting to a diagnosis and drug prescription. Each of us is the only person on Earth with the unique vantage point of living inside our body. We shouldn’t let anyone label us as depressed if a sick body says otherwise, that “It’s all in your head,” if it’s real, or that there’s no cure. That’s where alternative medicine usually begins and miracles can happen. The best results come from standing up for ourselves. Dr. Carol L. Roberts practices integrative medicine at the Perlmutter Health Center, in Naples, FL (PerlHealth.com). She is a founding diplomate of the American Board of

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Mindfulness Approach to Eating and Wellness by Chad Michael Allee

and allows for understanding the failed patterns of past yo-yo dieting. Mindfulness is similar to Feng Shui for the brain, which will clear the clutter and stress that is part of daily. Mindfulness removes limits and increases positive living.

Achieving Mindfulness

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e have all been there. Repeating patterns of multiple starts and stops towards losing weight and adopting a more healthful, wellness centered lifestyle. Yet, for most of us, instead of long term and sustainable changes resulting in positive feelings, we end up taking a ride on the yo-yo diet rollercoaster, resulting in negative feelings of failure and guilt. Many people undertake elimination diets with no wheat or sugar or carbs, while others may adhere to gimmick diets that restrict eating food after six p.m. or consuming a bag of grapefruit daily. None of these diets are sustainable in the long term nor do they fit conveniently in day to day lives. It’s easy to fall off the wagon after days of consumption limits and then it’s even harder getting back on track. It’s not always easy to start again on Monday, because the right Monday never comes. The problem with this all or nothing approach to dieting is that it actually leads to greater weight gain over time plus it is frustrating and self-defeating. Even when moderate success is achieved, a miserable or irritable feeling may occur and steal the joy from life by being too restrictive, requiring too much commitment or too expensive and just not compatible with everyday routines. Ultimately, these types of diets are not helpful towards creating a lifetime of positive and sustainable change.

The Diet Yo-Yo

The problem with dieting is dieting. Unless ones current relationship with food and health is addressed, the yo-yo approach to wellness will continue. In a sense, it becomes a set- up for a lose-lose approach to life. So, what’s the answer? In a word, mindfulness. In a perfect world, the body’s natural cues should guide eating habits; eating what the body requires, when it needs it. A diet based on healthy foods with the occasional treat, in concert with an overall focus on wellness through gentle and nourishing exercise is the key to success. Unfortunately in a culture that is marketed with unhealthy conveniences, it is too easy to become derailed and often leads to this world of mindlessness. So, again, what’s the answer? Mindfulness. Mindfulness is the process, and the experience of being in the current moment. Mindfulness is paying attention to the inner and outer self. Listen to the body; through physical, thoughtful, emotional and intuitive thoughts. Mindfulness is the experience of setting oneself free from the outside world in order to truly live the best possible life. Applying a mindfulness approach to wellness and food, can stop mindless eating, addressing the root causes and emotion behind the less healthy approach

The path to mindfulness is just a few simple steps away. First, it’s beneficial to find an experienced therapist to help guide the journey. Many therapists offer mindful eating support groups and oneto-one therapy which allows for transition towards a different, less limiting and more successful approach to life. Secondly, begin with eyes closed, take three slow, deep breathes. Focus on fully filling the lungs, while holding that breath for a moment, thus releasing all stress when exhaling. Three breaths is all it takes to begin to unlock mindfulness. Increase this to ten breaths and repeat this before eating the next meal. Without any judgment, self-defeating or negative self-talk, try to notice any new self-awareness, insights or emotions that will begin to emerge. Finally, commit to one mindful meal a day. Remove all distractions before the meal including television, telephone and internet. Focus on the act of eating only. Begin with the ten deep breaths and then try to become aware of the sensations of eating. What does the food look like and smell like? Slow down enough to really enjoy each bite. Notice the clues and insight that the body is sharing. Notice the amount of food left on the plate. Finish the experience of eating this meal with a positive note. Do not continue to eat and risk the possibility of feeling stuffed, bloated and miserable.

The Inner Voice

Let mindfulness continue to expand, without judgment, until the inner voice becomes the guiding voice. The relationship with food has been taken to a new level; one without guilt or frustration and one that will continue to work. Chad Michael Allee, LMSW, MS is a Clinical Therapist and owner of Transformational Choices Holistic Counseling & Therapy . Contact at TransformationalChoices.com. Email info@transformationalchoices.com. Call 734-845-6015.

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tress saps energy, and Americans feel stressed more than ever, with 20 percent of us experiencing “extreme stress” at least weekly, according to the American Institute of Stress. Could latenight TV and the ubiquitous presence of electronic devices be the culprits? Partly, according to information published by Harvard Medical School. While all light stimulates the brain, the blue light from electronic devices and some eco-light bulbs disrupt circadian rhythms, prevent production of melatonin and block deep, healthful, restorative sleep. Fortunately, there’s an easy remedy, say Harvard experts: Seek abundant exposure to bright natural sunlight, and then turn off all electronic devices an hour before bedtime. Some experts even suggest wearing orange-colored goggles for the last two waking hours to neutralize the energy-sucking blue rays. Here are a few more energy thieves and ways to neutralize them.

Avoid Energy Vampires Problem: We all know someone that exhausts us, according to Dr. Judith Orloff, Venice Beach, California, author of the new book, The Ecstasy of Surrender. Maybe he or she talks endlessly about personal matters, is incessantly negative, a gossip or a guilt-tripper.

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Solution: “Take control. Get in the driver’s seat,” advises Orloff. “Create a circle of positive people around you. Stay calm and centered. Distance yourself from energy vampires and if they’re family, limit time spent with them and establish boundaries.”

Recognize Time Leeches

Problem: We fall into the black hole of Facebook or cute kitten videos. Hours pass and we fall behind in more productive activities and then feel drained and groggy. Solution: Time management is essential to preserving energy, says Orloff. Limit time spent on social media. Check email once or twice a day instead of every 15 minutes. “The Internet is addictive, almost like a drug,” explains Orloff. “When you’re online, your energy is cut off and you become a zombie; you’re not in your body. Take a technology fast. Talk to your mate. Make love. Go for a walk in the woods. See your best friend.”

Get Rid of Clutter

Problem: We all have way too much “stuff,” says Linda Rauch Carter, author of Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life. “If you don’t have room, you shut yourself off from the flow of energy in your home and become exhausted,” says the Tustin,


California, feng shui expert. “When I ask a client to take half of the stuff off a shelf and then ask how it feels, they almost always take a deep breath. The clutter literally chokes off breath and vitality.” Solution: “Clear out what isn’t needed,” counsels Carter. “Keep a balance by making it a habit when bringing new things into a home or work environments to let go of a comparable number of old things at the same time.” Beware of clutter creep, the slow accumulation of energy-sapping clutter, she says. “I believe the lack of energy so many of us experience is a nearly undetectable, chronic energy drain that seems slight, yet over time becomes a big problem.”

Stop Electromagnetic Pollution Problem: We are all surrounded by energy-draining electromagnetic fields (EMF) from myriad electronic devices and systems in homes and offices, plus cell phone towers and transmission lines. All of these operate on frequencies that can be major energy drains, says Carter. Japanese research physician Ryoichi Ogawa

found that 80 percent of his chronic fatigue patients were frequent users of electromagnetic technologies (Omega-News). Solution: Minimize indoor exposure to EMFs by using land lines with corded phones, power strips and shutting off electricity to nonessential appliances when not in use. “I’ve been preaching this for 20 years,” says Carter. Protecting sleep space is a primary consideration. “Make sure no beds are near electrical outlets and cell phones. Get rid of cordless phones, which are like mini cell towers, right there in the house,” she adds. The easiest solution, Carter says, is to put bare feet on bare earth for 15 to 20 minutes a day. “It will pull some of that excess EMF charge right off of you.” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books and publisher at Take Charge Books. Connect at Kathleen@KathleenBarnes.com.

More Ways to Recharge Take a walk. A brisk 10-minute walk gets the cobwebs out and neutralizes the four o’clock energy slump, says Dr. Judith Orloff. Just spending time outside is a simple, time-tested way of boosting energy. Recent Scottish research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine confirms the energy-enhancing power of nature in general, noting that people that live near trees have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Just Say No. “’No,’ is a complete sentence,” says Orloff. “You don’t have to be mean or angry about it; just firmly say ‘No,’ when someone asks you to do something you don’t want to do or because you already feel overcommitted or overwhelmed. You don’t have to explain or make excuses.” A commitment isn’t necessarily final either, remarks Orloff: “If you dread it and can’t delegate it, renegotiate the earlier agreement.”

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Myth #2: Grogginess is a Given When a high-quality medication is properly administered, a groggy state lasting from several hours to a day or more following a procedure shouldn’t occur. Lower-quality anesthetic drugs injected during discounted spaying and neutering procedures may produce such prolonged recovery periods. It’s safer to use a high-quality, quick-acting, short-term injectable anesthetic, followed by gas anesthesia for anesthetic maintenance, during surgical procedures, including for spaying and neutering. Patients wake up quickly following surgery and can be sent home fully awake soon afterwards.

Myth #3: A Pet is Too Old

PET ANESTHESIA How to Make it Safe and Easier on Everyone by Shawn Messonnier

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any pet parents and some veterinarians have an unnecessary fear of animal anesthesia. Addressing some misconceptions about this common medical procedure can be helpful, particularly in regard to older pets.

Myth #1: Anesthesia is Dangerous

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a safe medical practice since it was introduced in 1799 and uses much safer drugs than earlier versions. Still, all medications need to be approached cautiously for the welfare of all individuals connected to its use. Both injectable anesthetic drugs and inhalant anesthetic drugs (gases) can be used safely if properly chosen for a specific condition, accurately dosed and continuously monitored.

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No pet is too old for proper medical care. Because older pets don’t metabolize some drugs as well as younger ones, the correct anesthesia must be chosen for the pet’s age and current state of health or medical problems. Too often, pets haven’t received proper care, especially dental cleanings and tumor removals, because their current veterinarian has deemed them too old for anesthesia. Both the family and the veterinarian need to feel comfortable with treatments. Ask questions before submitting an animal to any anesthetic or surgery or other medical procedure. Talk with the veterinarian about using this gentle, natural approach to help relieve any concerns if a pet needs sedation or anesthesia. 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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Kitty 101 - 6pm-7pm. Get a new feline friend for Christmas? Learn the basics for free. RSVP. Dearborn Animal Shelter, Friends Training Center, 2621 S. Telegraph, Dearborn, MI. 313943-2697

Canine to Five Winter Walk - 10:30am12:00pm. Take your doggy for a wintertime walk along the riverfront. Canine to Five, Rivard Plaza, 1340 Atwater St., Detroit. 313-831-3647.

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troll the grounds at the Ford House Estate in Grosse Pointe Shores with your dog, 8 to 11 a.m. The grounds are a work of art in their own right. Designed by famed Landscape Architect, Jens Jensen, the meadow, rockwork and water components appear to be almost completely natural but were meticulously planned. Edsel and Eleanor Ford built their residence on 87 acres which borders the shore of Lake St. Clair, at a place known locally as Gaukler Pointe. Their impressive yet unpretentious home is where they raised their four children. The estate provided a place for the Fords to relax, raise children and pursue personal interests, shielded from the demands of their public lives. Bring proof of shots and registration records to Visitor Center when arriving. Cost: $5. per person. Location: 1100 Lake Shore Rd., Grosse Pointe Shores. For more information, call 313- 8844222 or visit FordHouse.org.

THUR, JANUARY 08, 2015 Play Date- 6-7pm. One hour off-leash romp for small breed dogs, under 11 lbs. to interact and play. Hosted by Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter. Proof of vaccinations required including distemper, bordetella and current fecal exam. $10. Friends Training Center, 2621 S. Telegraph, Dearborn. 313-943-2697.

SUN, JANUARY 11, 2015 Community Cat Shelter Building - 2:30pm4:30pm. Styrofoam shelter building workshop for feral cats. Keep outdoor kitties warm and dry this winter. $10 for materials, call for reservation. All About Animals Rescue, 23451 Pinewood, Warren. 586-435-1745. $10 for materials.

MON, JANUARY 12, 2015 Pips Painting Fundraiser - 7:00pm. Paint a canvas with the theme of “Red Wine” you can take home, all while helping P.A.W.S. of Michigan and the Hope Fund, which assists with high medical costs. $40. 21 and up, 15-17 accompanied by an adult. Bring a dish to pass. Call for reservations. Pips Painting Pub, 117 Maple, Wyandotte, 734-282-7477.

WED, JANUARY 14 , 2015 Pet Food Bank – 3-5:30pm. Bring proof of your animals for which you are seeking food assistance. See website for requirements. Please do not bring animals to this visit. Please also note, the next Pet Food Bank will be in March. Trenton/ Woodhaven Animal Shelter, 21860 Van Horn Rd, Woodhaven. BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098.

THUR, JANUARY 15, 2015 Play Date- 6-7pm. One hour off-leash romp for large breed dogs, over 35 lbs. to interact and play. Hosted by Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter. Proof of vaccinations required including distemper, bordetella and current fecal exam. $10. Friends Training Center, 2621 S. Telegraph, Dearborn. 313-943-2697.

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THUR, JANUARY 22, 2015 Play Date- 6-7pm. One hour off-leash romp for medium breed dogs, 11-35 lbs. to interact and play. Hosted by Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter. Proof of vaccinations required including distemper, bordetella and current fecal exam. $10. Friends Training Center, 2621 S. Telegraph, Dearborn. 313-943-2697.

TUES, JANUARY 27, 2015 Puppy 101 - 7:30pm-8:30pm. Teach your new puppy basic commands like “sit” and “down”. Free. Call to reserve. Dearborn Animal Shelter, Friends Training Center, 2621 S. Telegraph, Dearborn. 313-943-2697

SUNDAYS Dog Walk – 8-11am. Stroll the grounds of the Ford House Estate with your dog. Register at Visitor Center and show proof of shots and registration. Ford House Estate, 1100 Lake Shore, Grosse Pointe Shores. 313-884-4222.

WEDNESDAYS Free Straw for Outdoor Pets - 10am-7pm. Fresh straw can save lives, keep pets warm on cold winter nights. Also available 10am5pm Mondays - Saturdays, Michigan Humane Society, 7401 Chrysler Dr., Detroit. 313-8723400.

THURSDAYS “Ice Cream Social” –7-9pm. Bring your dog in for a Yoghund Frozen Yogurt treat. Socialize and play! $2 & human treat is free. Bow Wow Baktique, 21035 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods. 313-469-7204.

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ruly good flooring is beautiful, practical and eco-friendly. The best choices may change from room-to-room, as well as with geography, depending on family needs. Here are some key factors to consider for an optimum installation.

Added Value–Hardwood Wood comes in many colors, polished to a high gloss or textured, and can be refinished when styles change. “Timber used to float downriver to the sawmill and not all of it arrived. We salvage logs from the bottom of the Penobscot River for flooring and other products,” says Tom Shafer, co-owner of Maine Heritage Timber, in

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Millinocket. “Our wood is as fresh as the day it was cut decades ago.” Cold water preserves the resource and adds a natural patina. Removal of the estimated 700,000 cords of underwater wood will help restore the waterway’s natural eco-system. Note: Wood can scratch or dent and be susceptible to water damage. Even recycled wood might not be eco-friendly. “Wood reclaimed from manufacturing plants can contain machine oils, harsh chemical residue, lead paint or asbestos,” explains Shafer. “Know where it came from; follow the chain of evidence.”

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Linoleum is made from linseed oil, wood powder, resins and ground limestone. Mineral pigments provide rich color throughout, which prevents paler worn spots. A personalized pattern may include borders using linoleum sheets or tiles. It’s long-lasting, durable, fireresistant, biodegradable, has no harmful volatile organic compounds (VOC) and repels dirt and dust. Note: Vinyl, made from unnatural chlorinated petrochemicals, won’t wear as well or last as long as linoleum.

Long-Lasting–Tile

Bottles recycled into glass tile reflect light, brightening smaller rooms like the bath. Long-lasting ceramic or porcelain tile has no VOCs, is easy to clean and won’t host germs, bacteria or dust mites. Note: Look for lead-free glazed tile. Glass tile may be cost-prohibitive for larger spaces. Most tile can be slick when wet; texturing increases safety.

Child-, Pet- and Elder-Friendly, Warm and Comfy–Cork Cork is lightweight, flexible and can mimic stone, granite, tile, marble and wood, while providing comfortable cushioning. “Cork assumes the ambient temperature in the room, keeping feet warmer. It holds up to dogs, too,” says Tim Tompkins, a Portuguese Cork Association committee member in Greenville, South Carolina. “Cork is both healthy for the consumer and sustainable for the environment.” Note: Due to its cushioning nature, heavy furniture or high-heeled shoes may make indentations.

Wood-Like and Sturdy–Bamboo

Bamboo generally regrows in three to five years, is twice as hard as red oak and can be stained almost any color. Edge-grained bamboo, banded together, turns flooring into a statement. Note: “It’s shipped from Asia and may have formaldehyde glues and durability problems, so shop carefully,” advises David Bergman, a New York City green architect and author of Sustainable Design: A Critical Guide.

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FUN FLOOR FACTS n Mixed and matched floors create a planned flow in an open-concept house. Find fun ideas at Tinyurl.com/FlooringTransits. n Most carpet is chemical-laden and not so health- or eco-friendly, although there are some exceptions. n Sustainably produced handwoven wool rugs backed with jute are susceptible to the jute retaining spills and pet odors; its yellow-tan pigment also can color rug fibers. Jute eventually disintegrates, leaving clumps of unsecured wool fibers. n In Portugal, bark is hand carved off the tree as cork, which is healthy for the tree. Trees are grown on protected land that also benefits insects and birds. NASA, Mercedes and BMW sometimes find cork a lightweight, durable replacement for steel. The Library of Congress has relied on its original cork flooring for 75 years. n Kinetic energy from people dancing or walking on special flooring can light up the area and send energy back to the grid (see Joycott.com/energy-floors).

Look–Stone Travertine, limestone, granite, slate and marble are all stone flooring options. Stone can increase home value, has a classic look and is a piece of history that adds to any décor, although it’s not a renewable resource. Cork or non-petroleum-based laminated floors can give the look of stone without destroying an in-situ natural resource. Note: Large blocks of stone are cut at quarries and transported to processing plants, cut into slabs and transported to a processor to be cut again, shaped and polished before being shipped to the store—a big carbon footprint.

The Great Imitator–Concrete Easy-to-clean, durable concrete never needs to be replaced. Small repairs can be patched. Large repairs, such as a broken pipe beneath the surface, may require refinishing the entire floor to

match the stain color. Some homeowners have created a faux rug using other stain colors to disguise the repaired area. Finishes can make concrete look like hardwood, painted tile, carpet, marble or granite, including terrazzo options. For an entryway, homeowners can design a custom welcome mat, perhaps incorporating a family crest, monogram or motto. Finishes can be textured to varying degrees to increase foot traction. Note: Ensure the structure is sturdy enough to bear the extra weight of concrete. It feels cold underfoot in winter and cool in summer. Epoxy coatings don’t let concrete breathe, so any moisture emanating from the concrete slab will be trapped. Test for the moisturevapor emission rate; problem areas can include sections covered by furniture. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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An App a Day Keeps the Doctor Away Keep Kids Engaged in Healthy Living by Julianne Hale

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n today’s technology-fueled society, kids spend many hours of their free time staring at smartphones or tablets instead of exploring nature, riding bikes or playing outdoor games with their friends. Rather than just imposing radical reductions in screen time, parents and caregivers can meet young-

sters halfway by adding apps to their handheld devices that provide tips on healthy eating, exercise and behavior. Here are five that are fun for kids and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Super Stretch Yoga HD. Super Stretch is the primary character in this yoga ad-

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venture in which players are encouraged to, “Create a peaceful, balanced life by living a NAMASTE mission: Nothing is impossible; Always be honest; Make the world a better place; Act with kindness; Share with others; Trust and believe in yourself; and Enjoy and have fun.” Creator and founder Jessica Rosenberg, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, explains, “I translated a curriculum that I’ve been using for kids into an ‘edutainment’ app that combines gaming and real-life kids as characters that bring yoga to life.” Players are challenged to master the skills presented by each of the game’s 12 main characters, increasing awareness of breathing and other aspects of how the body works, plus promoting self-esteem. Free in the iTunes App Store. If, the Emotional IQ Game. An adventure game inspired by If, a well-known poem by Rudyard Kipling, players go


on a quest through Ziggurat, a fantasy world where they enlist energy creatures called Vims to rid their avatars of dark energy. Youngsters are challenged to complete missions using emotional language. The character traits required to complete the tasks include patience, teamwork and other skills that help kids build emotional intelligence. Free in the iTunes App Store.

healthy recipes while parents check out the news section and resource page for links with information for keeping youngsters healthy. “Surveys show that parents often don’t realize that their child has a weight problem,” notes Kern. “It’s important to discuss this topic within the family, and the app helps facilitate this in a non-threatening, helpful way.” It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store. Julianne Hale writes and edits for Natural Awakenings franchise magazines and blogs about motherhood at AnotherGrayHair.wordpress.com.

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Smash Your Food. Nutritionist Marta De Wulf, from Bellevue, Washington, felt compelled to develop her innovative app when she realized that while kids understand that certain foods contain too much sugar, fat or carbs, they have no idea how the information pertains to them. The award-winning app “allows children to input their age, gender and level of physical activity to measure their individual caloric need,” says De Wulf. “When they choose a food to ‘smash’ and see that eight grams of sugar cubes are in a can of soda, they’re able to process healthy food information.” Smash Your Food features audio/video of actual food smashing. “Kids are sensorial and different kinds of learners. It’s more effective than using cartoon images,” she observes. It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store. Oh, Ranger! Park Finder. Instead of vaguely suggesting that kids put down their electronic devices and head outdoors, why not ask them to choose an adventure for the whole family? Using the Oh, Ranger! Park Finder app, kids can search for nearby outdoor recreation areas from a comprehensive database of national parks, state parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, Bureau of Land Management sites and U.S. Army Corps recreation areas. Kids can further seek out specific activities from 20-plus categories that range from birdwatching and hiking to boating and camping. Free in the iTunes App Store or Google Play. Kids Making Healthy Choices. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that rates of childhood obesity have doubled in the past 30 years. This kid- and parent-friendly app is designed to help. It springboards from San Diego, California’s Merilee Kern’s children’s book of the same title. Embedded via an ereader, kids can play games, print coloring sheets and explore

ZisBoomBah.com. “Parents typically spend 90 percent of their grocery budget on products from the inside aisles of stores,” says Karen Laszio, founder of this award-winning website, which teaches kids about the value of food in the outside (produce, dairy and meat) aisles and how to choose fresh, whole foods to incorporate into kid-friendly recipes for the whole family. PBSKids.org/itsmylife. Designed for teens and tweens, this PBS Kids Go! website teaches children to make responsible decisions about pertinent issues, including drugs, alcohol, anorexia and bulimia, and how to objectively view celebrities, dating and the challenges of puberty. Visitors can find reliable, accurate information about subjects they may not be comfortable discussing with adults or peers. NPS.gov/WebRangers. The National Park Service online Web Rangers program enables kids to create a customizable ranger experience and discover national parks and historic sites around the country.

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Louise Hay on Loving Yourself to Ageless Health by S. Alison Chabonais

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renowned leader of the selfhelp movement from its early days, Louise Hay is celebrated worldwide for teaching—by personal example and through her bestselling book, You Can Heal Your Life—how each of us can transform our mind, body and spirit by changing the way we think. Her positive philosophy has sparked an industry and her Hay House publishing group. Nourishing mind and body, loving life, learning and growing, giving back and moving ahead— these comprise Hay’s program for creating health, happiness and longevity. At 88, she continues to travel for business and pleasure, embracing vital, joy-filled days with a thankful smile. Her new book, Loving Yourself to Great Health, co-authored with Ahlea Khadro and Heather Dane,

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explains how she’s taking all she knows to the next level.

Why does first applying love and forgiveness to yourself make a happy, healthy and long life possible? Loving yourself is the foundation for living the life you want. A healthy and happy life is rooted in selflove, and forgiveness is an act of self-love. It all comes down to how you think and treat yourself. What we give out we get back, so it all

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starts with us. Remember, no matter what the problem is, there is only one answer: loving yourself. Start with small steps and be gentle. If you start there, magical things will happen.

How do you manage to engage in a stream of loving affirmations 24/7? Practice, practice, practice! Slowly, bit-by-bit, start each day with a loving act towards yourself. Loving affirmations and worrying about things take up the same amount of time; you still get the same things done along the way, but worrying creates stress, while affirmations will brighten your life. It can be exhausting if you fight the shift and make it difficult. If you make kindness to yourself and others a simple part of everyday life, it isn’t exhausting at all.

What are some key elements to crafting a life experience that supports and nourishes ageless being? Choose thoughts that bring love into your life and laugh a lot. Say yes to life and the magic it brings. I trust that life will bring me exactly what I need, and part of that is realizing that I don’t need to know everything, because life brings me people like Ahlea and Heather. A third of our life is spent eating, and it’s essential that we know the best way to do this. Start your day with water and an act of self-love. Eat real food; seasonal, organic, natural foods are a positive affirmation to your body. Poop every day, figuratively and literally. Learn to listen to your body and its wisdom. Choose exercise that you love and that makes you feel good. Also, go on a media diet. Filter out from your consciousness any messages that say you are not good enough or that separate you from the beautiful and lovable person you are. Surround yourself with like-minded people that share good news and love to laugh.


The core belief founding your lifework is that every thought we have is creating our future. Is scientific research now supporting that? When I began teaching people about affirmations, there wasn’t any science to support it, but we knew it worked, and now studies verify that. I particularly love Bruce Lipton’s scientific research showing that we are not controlled by our genes because the genetic blueprint can be altered through positive changes in our beliefs. I hear reports every day of how people are healing their lives by changing their thoughts through cultivating self-love and personal affirmations. They are seeing healing of autoimmune diseases, obesity, addictions, post-traumatic stress and many other so-called incurable illnesses. It’s amazing what happens when you are kind and loving to yourself.

What is your secret to aging gracefully through the years? It’s simple. It’s about getting your thoughts and food right and having fun along the way. If you are thinking positive thoughts but feeding yourself processed, unnatural or sugary foods, you are sending yourself mixed messages. Feed yourself nourishing foods and think loving thoughts. Any time you don’t know what else to do, focus on love. Loving yourself makes you feel good, and good health comes from feeling good. S. Alison Chabonais is the national content editor for Natural Awakenings magazines.

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Interval Training Knocks Down Blood Sugar Exercise Bursts are Fast and Effective by Lisa Marlene

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abels may vary, but results are what count. Whether called highintensity intermittent exercise (HIIE), interval or burst-style training, recent research proves that this form of exercise improves insulin levels. This is promising news for the estimated 50 million American adults that have abdominal obesity and are on the path toward metabolic dysfunction due to a high-sugar diet that causes spikes and crashes in blood sugar levels and eventually contributes to insulin resistance. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Obesity, the

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benefits of doing HIIE at least three times a week for two to six weeks include reduction of abdominal body fat, improved aerobic and anaerobic fitness and lower levels of insulin resistance. In a separate study, Norwegian researchers examined the impact that different types of exercise programs had on individuals seeking to reverse metabolic dysfunction, an overall chemical imbalance largely attributed to insulin resistance. They concluded that despite producing similar effects on body weight and blood pressure, the aerobic interval training group also

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showed greater improvement in insulin sensitivity, aerobic capacity and highdensity lipoprotein (HDL, or “good� cholesterol) than those performing continuous moderate exercise. They also exhibited lower blood glucose (sugar) levels. Another beneficial HIIE characteristic is that it involves markedly fewer exercise repetitions and less training time. JJ Virgin, a fitness and nutrition expert and author of The Virgin Diet, recommends incorporating burst-style and resistance training for fast, lasting fat loss and improving insulin resistance.


Best of all, you can do these exercises in minutes a day. “Burst exercise means working out in short intense bursts of 30 to 60 seconds, coupled with one to two minutes of active recovery time, moving at a lower intensity that allows you to catch your breath and lower your heart rate,” she explains. Two easy examples of this are sprinting to burst and then walking to recover, and running up stairs to burst, and then walking down them to recover. “This should be repeated for a total of four to eight minutes of high-intensity

The Skinny on Glycemic Foods by Kathleen Barnes

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hose wanting to reduce carbohydrate intake by eating foods with a low glycemic index based on their impact on blood sugar levels might consider using newer tables that instead measure glycemic load, suggests New York City Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Susan Weiner. She explains that the glycemic index only considers how quickly sugars from food are released into the bloodstream. The glycemic load charts a more accurate accounting of the amount of carbohydrates in an actual serving, rather than the 50-gram (1.76-ounce) portion used in calculating a food’s ranking on the glycemic index scale of 1 to 100. “Glycemic load is a better indicator of how a carbohydrate food will affect blood sugar in realistic portions, especially in combination with other foods, including proteins and fats,” advises Weiner.

The research is clear that the more intense the exercise, the bigger the metabolic benefit is afterward.” bursts per session. Overall, this will take 20 to 30 minutes,” says Virgin. She notes that the increase in stress hormones that occurs during HIIE are counteracted by the simultaneously raised levels of anabolic-building hormones. “Short bursts train the body in how to handle stress and recover. Repeated intense bursts raise the lactic acid level, which in turn raises growth hormone production and supports fat burning. The research is clear that the more intense the exercise, the bigger the metabolic benefit is afterward.”

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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.

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Fitness Marathon – 9am-1pm. Sample classes of yoga, tai chi, pilates, belly dancing and meditation. Try just one or stay and enjoy all. Half of proceeds will benefit Fish & Loaves food pantry. $10. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph, Taylor. 313-292-9642.

Monday Night Meditation – 7:15-8pm. Join MJ to learn techniques to use at home. Take a break from daily activities w/breath work & a quiet environment. All levels welcome, RSVP. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.

Natural Food Pleasures - 11am. Experience delicious desserts with recipes that are a hundred percent natural. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft, Livonia. 734-664-0339.

Weight Loss and Detox After the Holidays – 11am. That nasty stuff in your gut not letting you lose weight? Learn how to cleanse it out naturally. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft, Livonia. 734-664-0339.

TUES, JANUARY 13, 2015

MON, JANUARY 05, 2015 Learning to Achieve Goals in the New Year – 7:15-8:30pm. Dr. Gregory will be discussing how to set and achieve health goals. RSVP. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.

TUES, JANUARY 06, 2015 Detoxification & Weightloss Workshop – 7:158:30pm. January is Detoxification Month. This is a great time to cleanse your liver, kidneys and gall bladder and is also a great step forward on losing weight. Dr. D. will explain how your body can become toxic and what natural solutions are available. Pre register. . Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.

A Guide to Successful Weight Loss – 7-8:30pm. Learn what may be interfering with your ability to lose weight, the real reason most diets don’t work, the role of hormones and the best way to get started. Free. RSVP. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. 734-425-8220.

FRI, JANUARY 16, 2015 MLK Tribute - The tribute brings together the metro Detroit community to celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, presented by Wayne State University. Keynote speakers are Drs. Sampson, Davis, Rameck Hunt and George Jenkins who are fondly known as The Three Doctors. They are extraordinary role models. Tickets required. $10 program only. Max M. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward, Detroit. 313-577-8863.

SAT, JANUARY 10, 2015 Natural Skin Remedies – 11am. Pimples got you down? Using natural remedies from your kitchen to fix your skin. Get rid of the lumps and bumps naturally. Learn about the new supercharger for great skin TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft, Livonia. 734-664-0339. Downriver Acupuncture Open House – 11am5pm. Learn what acupuncture and NADA are and what they can do for you plus hear how it works, from Acupuncturist, Donald Kirkland and Dianne Adank, ADS. Sit back, relax, have a bite to eat & drink, ask questions and then receive a complimentary treatment. Downriver Acupuncture, 3410 Fort Street, Lincoln Park. 313-724-6005. Brewing Kombucha – 12pm. Learn about and sample Kombucha w/ Rachel of UVLKT. Bring a lg. mason jar and receive your very own mother culture and recipe. $10. Better Health, 44427 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. 734-455-1440.

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Wellness Extravaganza – 12-3pm. Demonstration and information on nutrition, chiropractic, iridology, massage reiki and much more. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767. Family Yoga- (01/24). 2-3pm. Feel the physical benefits of building strength, balance and muscle tone. Experience the mental aspects that reduce stress. Pls. bring a mat and wear loose, comfortable clothing. No prior yoga exp. necessary. Ages six and above. All abilities welcome, including those with special needs. Free. Harper Woods Library, 19601 Harper, Harper Woods. 313-343-2575. Erie Ice Daze – (01/18). Winter Celebration with dog muster, games, crafts, music and more. Sat. night bonfire. Event free with park entry fee. Lake Erie Metropark, 32481 W Jefferson, Brownstown. 734-379-5020.

SUN, JANUARY 18, 2015 Mindful Approaches to Eating & Wellness7-8pm. Eight week ongoing group will learn nonjudgmental approaches to healthy living which will help participants break the negative yo-yo cycle of past dieting experiences, by building on the strengths and intuitive skills that each person has inside them. Groups are limited to six; all are welcome. $25 per week (may be covered by health care plans). RSVP. Transformational Choices Holistic Counseling and Therapy, 164 N Main, Plymouth. 734-845-6015.

TUES, JANUARY 20, 2015 50th Anniversary Year Kickoff- 5:30-7:30pm. WSU’s Center for Peace and Conflict Studies event. RSVP. McGregor Conf. Center, 495 Ferry Mall, Detroit. 313-577-3453. Pain Management with Essential Oils Class – 6:30pm. Presentation by Dr. Phil Hoehn, will include information about Cold Laser. Free. Robinson & Associates Clinic, 32600 Five Mile, Livonia. 734-425-3940. The Scoop on Poop – 7:15-8:30pm. Dr. Danielle Potter will lead this workshop about paying attention to your body functions; in a humorous manner about a serious topic. Learn natural ways to treat some possible issues. Call to register. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton 734-455-6767.


SAT, JANUARY 24, 2015 Belly Fat and its Relation to Hormones – 11am. Learn how hormones effect weight , interfere with sleep and cause food cravings. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft, Livonia. 734-664-0339.

Let our New Year’s resolution be this: we will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word. ~Goran Persson Brewing Kombucha – 12pm. Learn about and sample Kombucha w/ Rachel of UVLKT. Bring a lg. mason jar and receive your very own mother culture and recipe. $10. Better Health, 17825 Eureka Rd, Southgate. 734-374-1973. Raw Foods- 12pm. Cooking class that teaches how raw food affects your emotional well being more than any other eating lifestyle. Also sample a couple of raw food dishes. Free. Better Health, 44427 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. 734-455-1440.

FRI, APRIL 24, 2015

savethedate MI Earth Day Fest - (4/24,4/25,4/26). Presentations, 150+ exhibitors, Kids Korner, entertainment, Food, beer garden, 5k run, movie premiere, DY workshops, local tours and more; in a new location in the City Center, one of the largest gatherings of green/healthy living consumer events anywhere. Exhibitor space available at low fees and green/ wellness non-profit organizations are invited to apply and provide programming at no charge plus volunteers are always greatly appreciated. MI Green Team L3C, Rochester. 810-908-9976.

Future Events FEB 6, 2015 Motown Winter Blast – 2/6 & 2/7 11am-11pm, 2/8 11am-9pm. Sponsored by Meridian Health Plan, is a unique combination of hip and fun winter events that are centered on Campus Martius Park, Detroit. WinterBlast.com

Yoga Seminar – 9am-1pm. Learn tools on how to reduce stress and live a stress free life with Connie Fedel. Continental Breakfast. No prior yoga necessary. Bring mat and towel. Wear comfortable clothing. $50. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph, Taylor. 313-292-9642.

WED, MAY 13, 2015 Wedding Show – 4-9pm. The Packard Proving Grounds is hosting an event to showcase this beautiful historic venue and local wedding supply vendors including local caterers, equipment rentals, wedding planners, florists, fashions, decorative accessories, DIY crafts, photographers, vintage accessories and more! Free. Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Twp. Visit PackardEvents.org for vendor info or call Mary Anne 586-943-5785.

Michigan Seniors Expo – Making Life better for Seniors & Caregivers – 10am-2pm. As the largest segment of Michigan’s Adult population continues to age, questions regarding health, housing issues, financial security and home care are on the minds of many seniors, families and healthcare professionals. A variety of topics will be presenting programs to help families understand their options. The most popular subjects will be addressed, including: senior housing options, fitness, finacial health, Alzheimer’s info, funeral options, health ins coverage, home care options, hospice care, mobility solutions, available community services, elder law advice, medicare coverage, audiology, senior travel, veteran’s benefits, transportation and more! Southland Mall, 23000 Eureka Road, Taylor. 248-891-4393

Balancing Muscles – 7:15-8:30pm. New workshop with Dr. Gregory regarding muscular imbalances and how they can result in pain and dysfunction plus how to re-balance muscular activation. Call to register. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton 734-455-6767.

Looking Ahead Sacred Geometry & Hatha Yoga – (2/6,7,8/14) Learn this magical combination with experienced teacher and author Cindy Gray at this yoga retreat. Call 989-983-4107 or visit SongOfTheMorning.org.

VegFest Vegan Tastefest and Expo – 10:30am5pm. Michigan’s largest vegan organization presents health and environmental expo and brings a variety of experts, innovative products, and activities plus talks by some of the nation’s foremost experts on plant-based nutrition, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, and a food court featuring delicious options from local restaurants, bakeries, caterers, and food companies. Also included are national brand samples, eco-friendly products, cruelty-free fashion, literature, cookbooks and more. Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi. VegMichigan.org

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Michigan SMART Health & Wellness Expo– 10am-3pm. Education on a variety of topics to assist families and seniors in understating their options and benefits, while providing a fun experience for all who attend the event. The programs are designed to assist everyone about the importance of early dedication and being informed about your health and wellness. Free Health Screening available on site. Holiday Inn, 17201 Northline Rd, Southgate. 248-464-3052 natural awakenings

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ongoingcalendar All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication, and adhere to our guidelines. Visit NaturalAwakeningsDetroit.com for calendar guidelines and to submit ongoing events.

Detroit Eastern Market /Detroit – 6am-4pm. Focus on Artisans. Russell St, between Mack & Gratiot. 313-833-9300. Real Women Real Issues – 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.

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. 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.

Donation Yoga -12pm. All levels welcome in a serene studio with natural light. Be Nice Yoga, 4100 Woodward, Detroit. 313-544-9787. 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. Mindful Approaches to Eating & Wellness8-9pm. Eight week drop-in group will learn nonjudgmental approaches to healthy living which will help participants break the negative yo-yo cycle of past dieting experiences, by building on the strengths and intuitive skills that each person has inside them. Groups are limited to six; all are welcome. $25 per week (may be covered by health care plans). RSVP. Transformational Choices Holistic Counseling and Therapy, 164 N Main, Plymouth. 734-845-6015.

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. Dynamic Vinyasa - 6-7pm. Advanced flowing sequence that links breath with movement and will warm the body, ease the mind and improve strength. Most appropriate for experienced practitioners who have a regular yoga practice. $14. Yoga Shala Wellness, 25411 W Warren, Dearborn Heights. 313-278-4308

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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.


ongoingcalendar All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication, and adhere to our guidelines. Visit NaturalAwakeningsDetroit.com for calendar guidelines and to submit ongoing events. Story Time – 10-11am. Stories for seniors, adults and children. Weekly themes. Jungle Juice Bar, 14929 Charlevoix, Grosse Pointe Park. 313-571-3075

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.

Cardio Boxing W/Conga Fit – 5:30-6:15pm. 45 minutes of cardio boxing to various martial art forms, followed by session of Conga Fit; drumming to the beats of Africa with moves from pilates/yoga &P90X. $7. World of Pole Fitness & Dance, 32669 Warren, Ste 6, Garden City. 734-306-0909.

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.

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. BlogSpot.com.

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, 410 E Main St Northville. 248-449-9642. 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.

Vinyasa Yoga - 9-10:15am. Flowing sequence, all levels. $14. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. 313-292-9642. Open Gymnastics Fridays – 7-9pm. All levels welcome, drop in fee $10. Sokol Detroit Gymnastics, 23600 W Warren Ave, Dearborn Hghts. 313-278-9493.

Beginners Pilates – 6pm. Guardian Martial Arts & Fitness, 30942 Ford Rd, Garden City. 734266-0565.

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 313-4600438.

Hatha Yoga- 8:30-9:30am. All levels. Bring mat, towel, water bottle and dress comfortable in workout clothing. Suggested donation, $5-15. Pop-Up Yoga at Whole Foods Market - Midtown - upstairs Community Room, 115 Mack, Detroit. 248-930-4587.

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 313-389-3937. 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

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Kid’s Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642 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 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.

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Detroit Eastern Market /Detroit – 6am-4pm. Russell, between Mack & Gratiot. 313-833-9300. Slow Flow Yoga – 9-10am. Pop-Up Yoga. $10 suggested donation. SocraTea & Artist Gallery, 71 Garfield, Ste 50, Detroit. 313-833-7100. Prenatal Yoga – 11am. $14. Northville Yoga Center, 410 E Main St Northville. 248-449-9642

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CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS

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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.

HISTORICAL SITE 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.

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734-645-4434 DrDSNaturesRemedies.com

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

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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.

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HOLISTIC THERAPY 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.

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

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18714 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48203 313-368-2284 313-368-4598 fax DrOliverMD.Tripod.com

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Amannamedhooper@gmail.com 586-944-9251 A man named Hooper is a music duo comprised of guitar and drums/ percussion which offers a unique, distinct and distinguished sound. Band members John Aman and Walter Hooper have been playing music together for two years and offer a wide variety of musical styles; covers to original material, catering to all audiences. A man named Hooper has played throughout the Metro Detroit area and can be contacted for private bookings and special events.

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 G e o m e t r y, S a c r e d 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.

ORGANIC LAWNCARE

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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.

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!

OLIVE SEED

A hub for wellness & social change Olive-Seed.com Latricia Wright vitality@Olive-Seed.com (313) 757-0993

of evil as a force to the healthy-minded individual. ~William James

We provide affordable products and 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 nontoxic and sustainable addendum to our programs. Call today and maximize your health potential!

WELLNESS CENTERS DR. WILLIAM H. KARL, D.C., CERTIFIED WELLNESS DOCTOR KARL WELLNESS CENTER & CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 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.

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.

Learn from the past and let it go. Live in today. ~Louise Hay

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classifieds To place a listing: 3 lines minimum (or 35 words): 1 month $25; or 3 months for $60 prepaid. Extra words: $1 each: Send check w/ listing by 15th of the month to Healthy Living Detroit, Inc. - Classifieds, P.O. Box 4471 Centerline, MI 48015 or email to Publisher@ NaturalAwakeningsDetroit.com.

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!

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PART TIME DRIVER WANTED TO ASSIST WITH MAGAZINE DELIVERIES in the Wayne County Area 1-2 days per month. Dependable individual with good work ethic, basic computer skills required, pleasant individual or team. Reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of auto insurance is required. Call Mary Anne @ 586-943-5785.

ST. PAUL OF THE 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

OFFICE BILLING POSITION AVAILABLE! Immediate opening for an experienced and/or Certified Biller for advanced holistic wellness center in the Livonia/Westland area. Shared duties include front desk operations and patient interaction. Looking for someone with six arms, four legs, a big heart, a great smile, and a desire to help others. Send resume to karlwellnesscenter@ gmail.com or fax to 734-425-8221.

WORLD MEDICAL RELIEF SEEKING VOLUNTEERS - January 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.

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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.

WE MAKE SCENTS, YOU MAKE DOLLARS Love candles? Gourmet candles make money and we need distributors in Michigan PT/FT retail, wholesale, fundraising and much more! MiaBellaCandles.Scent-Team.com

The Festival Of Enlightenment Holistic Fair

WISH LIST M I M I ’ S M I S S I O N I S TA K I N G DONATION for the Wyandotte Soup Kitchen. Items the Soup kitchen is in need of- If you can help or donate, all donations are very much appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at Lisa Vilella’s Farm Bureau Insurance office at 20050 Vreeland Rd Woodhaven. Call 734-362-8240 if you have questions. • •

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

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Coming in April 2015

A yearly health living resource guide, featuring a complete listing of Detroit/Wayne County businesses offering natural health, fitness, eco-friendly living, and more. We invite you to be a part of Annual Natural Living Directory Detroit/Wayne County Edition coming in April 2015

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his special new annual directory of Natural Awakenings magazine will serve as a handy reference guide for consumers to keep at their fingertips all year long when searching for the products and services they want to live a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.

Our A to Z directory will feature a glossary to educate our health conscious readers about the benefits of various natural health modalities, sustainable practices and more. Consumers trust Natural Awakenings information and its featured advertisers because we offer refreshing and educational editorial on natural health and green living. Natural Awakenings also provides the resources that support health, Fitness, Sustainable Living, Personal Growth and Creative Expression. This Directory is a must for businesses that offer healthy products and/or sustainable services. Don’t miss out on this important issue!

All healthy living and healthy planet type Wayne County based businesses can get a FREE mini listing, but you must contact us to confirm your information. Business Name Address • Phone • Website

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