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ave you ever noticed how ‘people’ can be the best or the worst part of your day? For years I worked traditional office type jobs where interacting with all sorts of people was part of the gig. I would day dream of working from home; with all the freedom and flexibility that would bring. Well, I’ve worked from home for a little over eight years and I can say that part of it was all that I hoped it would be, but the surprising part is that I had to build some structure and routine back into my life in order to be productive. Quickly I noticed that if I spent either too much time ‘out’ attending networking meetings and events I would get overwhelmed with all the follow up that needed to be done afterwards. Conversely, if I spent too much time at home with admin and processing tasks, I’d get a little squirrely! The common thread seems to be the amount of connections with other people. Have you ever headed out the door in a bad mood, and run into someone that was able to just snap you right out of it? (or vice versa) We can do so much to support and inspire one another, and sometimes we don’t even realize that we’ve done this for someone else. Pets can have this effect on us too. We recently became guardians for a cute little rescue cat. She was found at an apartment complex with three little kittens, and turns out the little momma cat had only given birth to two of the kittens, but not the third one. As soon as the two younger kittens were weaned and the whole group had been neutered, then they were available for adoption. They found homes for the kittens, and we were excited to be able to offer a home to the little momma. It’s good to have a pet in the house again, as she brings so much love and joy into our lives. There are so many dogs and cats in need of homes. Please consider adding some happy, loving animal energy to your household, and contact a local rescue organization so they can help you meet a potential new family member.
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special three-part workshop, Find Your Inner Stance; look within, through nature, creative expression and movement will be held at three different locations on three consecutive days, in the Detroit Metro area. Detroit Tough will host Lisa Paskel, RYT, 7-10 p.m., July 23. She will lead a slow flow yoga class and interactive activity to help find inner wisdom. The exercise will help participants look within to discover their inner stance or inner
strength. Learn what may be holding you back in life from manifesting. Dr. Annette Aquino, RYT, will guide a yoga/movement activity to first release tension in the body followed by an independent water color activity for all art skill levels. The goal is to create intentional art together without judgment or attachment to the outcome. Every participant will go home with own water color painting, and a more relaxed state of mind. The session is hosted at Detroit Zen Center, from 7-10 p.m., July 24. On July 25, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., both Aquino and Paskel will be assisted by Detroit area yoga instructors at Stony Creek Metro Park. This outdoor, rain or shine event, will use nature in addition to mental and physical activities to help individuals look within for inner strength. Lunch will be served between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. and provided by Living Zen Organics, Naturally Empowered/Gypsy Kitchens. Paskel is a registered yoga instructor, shahmanic outdoor retreat facilitator, life coach, mother and phsychology major with 30 years experience running yoga workshops and healing activities. Aquino is an anti-aging family physician, registered yoga instructor, artist, mother, lover of dance and has been facilitating workshops in the Detroit area since 2011. All activities are suitable for all participation levels and everyone is welcome. Partial proceeds from the workshops will be donated to Turning Point, who serves to end domestic and sexual abuse. Paint supplies are included with workshop fee. Pre-registration is advised, as space is limited. Also, child care may also be available, if enough interest is presented. Cost:$ 40 for July23, $ 40 for July 24, $ 100 for July 25 or $ 150 for all three workshops. July 23, Detroit Tough, 1244 Beech St, Detroit, July 24, Detroit Zen Center, 11464 Mitchell St, at Casmere, Hamtramck, July 25, Stony Creek Metro Park, 4300 Main Park Dr, West Branch D Pavilion, Shelby Township. For more information, Annette.shakti.love@gmail.com or call, 586-212-6881.
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Taylor Yoga to Partner with Yoga Time Teacher Training
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aylor Yoga and Yoga Time Teacher Training will be partnering in early 2016 to share comprehensive Teacher Training. Meena Franks, says “ Our aim through our TT program is to guide students to deeper well rounded practices as well as for those wishing to take their experience to the next level and teach yoga.� Upon completion, the trainee will also be able to register with the Yoga Alliance receiving their RYT . Students will learn to share Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, Siddhaar Kundalini Yoga, Bhakti (as taught by A.C. Bhaktivedantas swami Prabhupada, and Lazy Yoga. A comprehensive Teacher Training Manual, Autobiography of a Yogi, blessed Bhagava Gita, Silva Sivaa siddhar meditation cd, Diksha/energetic empowerment, and a Yoga retreat weekend in Northern Michigan will be included with the tuition package. Students will meet for four months, twice weekly, totaling 33 sessions, with a three-day complete immersion up north, and practice as two Temples, under the guidance of Temple Priests. Taylor Yoga, 313-292-9642.
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acred Space Yoga Center is teaming-up with Exalt God Only Yoga for the 5th Annual Christian Women’s Yoga Retreat. The Women of God Never Walks Alone Retreat, August 14-16, will be held on the peaceful grounds of Michindoh Conference Center in Hillsdale. This event is planned to be a refreshing, personal renewal and transformational event, with exhilarating days and tranquil nights. The three day, two night retreat includes five meals, numerous yoga classes, meditation/soaking sessions, give-aways and “lots of fun and surprises” says, event host, Trina Campbell. “Space is very limited so please make your reservations soon” continues Campbell. Campbell has been teaching yoga for over 15 years, However, in 2008 she began to explore yoga from a spiritual space and became certified in Christcentered yoga. In 2012 her focus shifted again. She became interested in a more holistic approach to keeping the body healthy and decided to take a more indepth look into the healing properties of yoga through the ministry of healing and therapeutic touch. These major shifts in her life has brought her to this point: Sacred Space Yoga Centre. She is a certified reflexologist and licensed massage therapist and is also the Co-Division leader of Center For Living Well. Cost:$ 275 double occupancy (hotel style).Sacred Space Yoga Centre, 2930 E Jefferson, Detroit.For more information, visit SacredSpaceYogaCentre.com or call 313-352-6788.
PlantPure Nation Lady Liberty has a new tagline: a plantbased diet for all. A return to a simple diet based on whole grains, fruits and vegetables is the revolution the founding fathers of PlantPure Nation hope Americans will embrace this Independence Day. Founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the grassroots organization PlantPure Nation seeks to promote the powerful health benefits for people and the planet offered by a whole foods, plant-based diet. This July 4, the documentary film PlantPure Nation, directed by Nelson Campbell, Colin’s son, will debut nationwide and start screening in more than 100 cities. It covers a broad landscape of issues, from the politics of food to the science of nutrition, and follows the lives of 16 people in Campbell’s small hometown of Mebane, North Carolina, as they take on PlantPure Nation’s 10-day food challenge. “No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says filmmaker Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government.” Learn more in this issue’s article “Veggie Nation Revolution,” and visit PlantPureNation.com for dates and times of screenings. natural awakenings
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newsbriefs Dearborn Heights Montessori Receives Michigan Green School Evergreen Award
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or the second consecutive year, Dearborn Heights Montessori Center (DHMC) was honored as a Michigan Green School recipient, receiving Evergreen status, the highest possible recognition based on completing and documenting more than 29 environmental initiatives during the school year. The award was presented in May by Wayne County CEO, Warren Evans and Wayne County Commissioner, Diane L. Webb, at the Wayne County RESA Center. “Our educational program and activities are designed to help students at all age levels learn about environmental stewardship,” said Sue Fitzpatrick DHMC’s community outreach coordinator, who described a number of the 20 energy-saving and environmental tasks the students completed. Throughout the year, elementary students manage the weekly paper, cardboard and plastic recycling program on campus. In April, students participated in a wastefree lunch day after studying the problem of burgeoning landfills and huge amounts of garbage in the oceans. DHMC’s middle school Future City team also brought home the award this year for “Best Use of Green Principles” , sponsored by the Detroit Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. Several times a year, the class travels to a farm in Camden, Michigan to conduct ongoing studies on topsoil loss within the St. Joseph watershed. Students perform experiments and research the effect of topsoil loss on local ecosystems and on farm productivity. At the end of the year, student teams present their findings to parents and other students at a special ‘Legacy’ event. According to Fitzpatrick, DHMC students also study and support garden and wildlife habitats on campus and worldwide. DHMC’s schoolyard is a National Wildlife Federation Certified Habitat with a variety of native trees, shrub and grass species that are used in lessons on types of tress, leaves and parts of flowers. One of the upper elementary classes maintains an edible herb garden outside the classroom door, growing basil, rosemary, lemon thyme and nasturtium flowers. As part of their math and science lessons, students learn to make various salad dressings using the herbs. Children take delight in observing and studying native mammal, bird and insect life species found on campus at various times of the year. These include Monarch butterflies, pheasant, fox sandpiper, and praying mantis, along with birds and ducks that return to nest. During their annual book sale, third grade students raised nearly 370 dollars, to support the Jane Goodall Foundation, Michigan Wildlife Association, and Wolf Education and Research Center. Fitzpatrick added, “Through these environmental initiatives and studies, we are helping to prepare our students to become green leaders of the future”. DHMC is a non-profit educational community founded in 1972 and has received accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is affiliated with the American Montessori Society, Michigan Montessori Society, and the Association of Independent Michigan Schools. For more information, visit DHMontessori.org or call 313-359-3000.
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Kathy Stewart Joins the Transformational Choices Team
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ransformational Choices announced that Kathy Stewart, joined the practice, which serves all of southeast Michigan, and is located in downtown Plymouth. Stewart states, “I focus therapy sessions on safe, supportive, and caring explorations of experiences and choices that can lead to more fulfilling, life-enhancing actions. Whether dealing with a specific distressing issue, recurring problems that just won’t seem to go away, or general feelings of sadness, anxiety, or pain, we work together to find ways to help you meet your best potential for positive change.” Transformational Choices’ approach is contemplative, mindful, and focused on the belief that each person has an innate capacity for strength and change, and is worthy of a life filled with satisfaction and joy. using a natural and organic mind/body approach to restoring healthy emotional, behavioral and cognitive functioning. The client and therapist are partners and work together to discover the choices necessary to reach new goals and break old patterns. Many people find that therapy can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, life’s transition periods, and the hassles of everyday life. Therapists can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem, or help you understand yourself in ways that enhance your life. Transformational Choices is a community-based professional service that provides a full range of lifeenhancing services, including mental health counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, groups, families and children, and offers relationship, couples and marriage therapies, to all individuals in a non-judgmental and supportive environment. They work with many health insurance plans and offer an income based sliding scale for private paying clients. Location: 164 N. Main St, Plymouth. For more information, visit TransformationalChoices.com, email info@ transformationalchoices.com or call 734845-6015.
newsbriefs Music & Art at Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
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reat music and great art continues through August 26 at the Music & Art In The Gardens series at Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Wednesdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. “The music and art is surrounded by beautiful flowering plants and trees, making it the perfect place to have a wonderful, relaxed evening” says Executive Director, Patty Donahue. Bill Bynum& Co will play July 1 with a special American & 4th of July theme followed by The Marcus Elliot Quartet on July 8. Chris Codish & The Brothers Groove will play Jazz Funk & Blues on July 15th and Saxophonist, Deon Yates will be featured on July 22, playing Contemporary Smooth Jazz. Don Middlebrook & The Pearl Divers will play Jimmy Buffet style Trop-Rock on July 29th.
CHRIS CODISH & THE BROTHERS GROOVE “Virtuoso-Jazz-Funk Alchemists”; The Brothers Groove are perhaps most conveniently described as a jazz funk trio with bluesy, soulful vocals. Codish is a perennial winner at the Detroit Music Awards over the past fourteen years and has received multiple honors for his vocal and songwriting skills. DEON YATES This Emmy nominated musician brings traditional jazz style with a contemporary twist. Yates is a dynamic performer and his latest CD, “In Time” features a variety of moods and styles. DON MIDDLEBROOK & THE PEARL DIVERS Singer/song writer, Middlebrook performs ‘Trop Rock’ and his creative lyrics capture everything to love about Key West from margaritas and palm trees to key lime pie.
BILL BYNUM & CO. With songs both traditional and original, Bill Bynum & Co.’s core of rhythm guitar, electric lead guitar or banjo, fiddle, bass and harmony vocal can lean into country and veer toward bluegrass, or take listeners on a unique journey through Bynum’s original songs. MARCUS ELLIOT QUARTET Marcus Elliot is a saxophonist, composer and educator who is known for his imaginative improvising and thoughtful voice on saxophone. Elliot, with the other Quartet members, Stephen Boegehold, Michael Malis and Ben Rolston, have dedicated one of their albums to Detroit and it’s leaders, who have helped mold the newest jazz musicians.
Ken Barbb, Mick Mastal, and Randall Tanner’s works will be featured during July, showcasing some of the area’s great artistic talent, within a wide variety of genres. Each concert begins at 6:30 p.m., allowing time to view the art exhibition and purchase food and beverages in the pavilion. (No outside food/drinks are allowed). In case of rain, an indoor venue will be substituted. Cost: $ 5. Location: 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. For more information, visit TaylorConservatory.org or call 888383-4108. Potential rain-out location will also be listed at facebook.com/ taylorconservatory.
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newsbriefs Bach Flower Remedies Course
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r. Carol Bennington of Awakening Hearts is conducting a two day Introductory Seminar of the Flower Remedies of Dr. Bach, July 25 and 26th in Ann Arbor. Participants will become familiar with all 38 of Dr. Bach’s flower remedies, will learn how and when to use the essences in everyday life and gain an insight into the history and philosophy of Dr. Edward Bach. This seminar introduces Dr. Bach’s philosophy of self-help and simplicity. The program will give detailed information on all the remedies, including client case studies, and is recommended for those who wish to use the remedies personally or to integrate them into use with clients. As an introductory course, there is no prerequisite although this course is the prerequisite to BIEP Level 2 and Practitioner Training, which will be offered in October. Flower essences are also known as flower remedies and is a general term referring to “liquid, pattern-infused solutions made from flowers. Flower essences focus on emotional and spiritual well-being. It is believed that the energetic healing aspects of the flower are imprinted in the water, so no physical part of the flower is imparted in the flower remedy. While aromatherapy uses fragrances of the physical plant’s oil, flower essences do not have a floral fragrance and work based on the flower’s energy or life force.” per Awakening Hearts. People often try flower essences when looking for a simple, safe and effective method to ease daily stress, harmonize emotions and move towards living in the best and most positive manner. Selections are personalized for each individual’s current situation, rather than a one-size-fits all approach. As a special and unique bonus, Bennington offers a post-seminar teleconference to participants attending her Bach International Education Program. This bonus allows the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences and network with peers, after taking the course; when other questions and ideas may have risen. The course is approved by the Bach Center, UK and meet educational requirements for practitioner registration. It is approved for 12.5 CE hours, for all participants. Bennington’s focus is assisting persons in navigating through life’s daily challenges with greater ease, Her passion is exploring and teaching tools for self-discovery and empowerment, specifically through many aspects of Nature. Her background includes training in numerous holistic healing arts, including herbalism, homeopathy, aromatherapy, Healing Touch Brain Gym and life coaching and her doctoral dissertation explored the experiences of persons using flower essences and their connections with Nature. In addition to teaching Bennington offers private consultations, either in person or by phone, specializing in the emotional and spiritual aspect of wholeness and wellbeing, with a focus on the healing applications of Nature. Cost: $360 if payment for course is received by July 8. Late Reg. fee $375 but must 1st contact for availability. Awakening-Hearts.com. 734-726-4303.
Cooking Classes Empower
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wner of Detroit’s Olive Seed, Latricia Wright, knows how to inspire, educate and empower people through her cooking classes. The first Thursday of every month, Wright conducts cooking classes throughout Metro Detroit. Olive Seed is “focused on empowering people through education and hands on demonstrations of cooking and
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healthy eating” says Wright. For those interested in natural health, Wright offers a wide range of stimulating community education classes; whether it’s learning about nutrition and healthy cooking or discovering how to use herbs that can improve productivity, “There is always something for everyone. Learn how to prepare simple, healthy and delicious meals” continues Wright. “The kitchen is steeped in the tradition of families and friends gathering together at the dinner table to fortify their mind, body and soul The aroma of herbs and spices, with music and laughter is the healing element that strengthens the health and wellness of all” says Wright. “I can’t wait until the next class” says Karen Hooper. “I went to the last class knowing it would be interesting and informative, as I knew Latricia always has much information to share, but I didn’t realize how fun the evening was going to be; besides learning some great info and tasting great food, I even won a bar of Olive Seed’s signature soap plus had an enjoyable time with not only Latricia, but the other participants, too.” continues Hooper. SCHEDULE: All classes are from 6- 7:30pm. Herbal Remedies for Sore Muscles – July 2 Reduce Inflammation with Food – August 6 Juice Up Your Immunity – September 3 Food Vibrations - October 1 Olive Seed’s goal is to work with individuals, families and communities to develop a natural and holistic strategy to support and promote health and wellbeing with nutrition and fitness solutions designed for peak performance, through workshops, consulting services and custom products. Cost: $ 10 per cooking class. Location: Please check website for each class, as site rotates and to register. For more information, visit Olive-Seed.com/ cookingdemo.
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More Innovative than Antibiotics The Power of Xylitol Xylitol’s effectiveness in oral health and usage as a sweetener is well-known. New research also shows its usefulness in upper respiratory health. However, people may not know the reason why it is so effective. Xylitol has a unique ability to interfere with bacterial adhesion.
Anti-Adhesion Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect was discovered by accident in 1996. A British medical journal published a study, which analyzed past research done with xylitol. Researchers found that there was an additional correlation between xylitol and upper respiratory infections—a correlation researchers didn’t see when the studies were performed originally. The 1996 study found that among the children tested in the studies, those who used xylitol chewing gum had 42% fewer ear infections. Researchers performed subsequent research to answer why there was this correlation. These studies supported the discovery of xylitol’s anti-adhesion property. Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect interferes with bacteria sticking to tissue. In order for bacteria to thrive, they must attach to the cell membrane. There they metabolize and the body senses the bacteria, it reacts with various responses like congestion, runny nose, against bacterial infections using antibiotics, attempting to kill the bacteria. However, the use of antibiotics produces resistant bacterial strains, which leads to more serious problems. Xylitol’s anti-adhesive property interferes with bacterial adhesion, resulting in bacteria not being able to colonize and thrive; eventually they are washed out. This is an innovative way to avoid antibiotic resistance. Instead of them to become stronger and more resistant, xylitol doesn’t allow the bacteria to cling to the cell and start its metabolic processes. Professionals advise people to regularly wash
their hands to prevent illness. But washing with only water isn’t enough; they must wash with soap. Similarly, just as people should wash their hands, they should also wash their nasal passages. A normal saline solution is like washing with only water. Washing with a nasal spray containing xylitol is like washing hands with soap. Bacteria and People Bacteria, like people, congregate together. This is called quorum sensing. When people start coming together, they form a town or city. Bacteria act similarly; as they sense other bacterial “city.” If a group wanted to take over a city, historically they would send in soldiers to subdue the inhabitants so they could then occupy the city. However, there is no guarantee that they would control everyone, and there may be leftover survivors who rally together. But if that particular city were to have an extreme change in environment, the inhabitants wouldn’t be able to cope and they’d have to leave the city. Changing the environment is much more effective in expelling the inhabitants than attacking with soldiers.
What are Some of Xylitol’s Applications? Studies have shown numerous uses for xylitol, many of which deal with its adverse effects on bacterial adhesion. Sinus, ear, and respiratory infections begin in the nose as we breathe in bacteria which attempt to adhere to the cell membrane. With the use of nasal sprays containing xylitol, the bacteria found in the nose cannot stick to the tissue and are to greater probability that they will not infect the body. Nurse Practitioner Sherril Sego, FNPin this aspect. She says, “Saline nasal rinses containing xylitol have been found to be more effective than traditional saline rinses to reduce the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis.” One of the best things about xylitol is that it is 100% natural and 100% safe. It’s no wonder so
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Relating this back to bacteria, if we use antibiotics, we are sending in soldiers to between antibiotics and the microorganisms, with both attempting to get stronger. But if we alter the environment in our nasal and sinus passages so that bacteria cannot adhere to the cell surface, and thus thrive, we win the battle.
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Social Isolation Linked to Earlier Death
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ew research from Brigham Young University indicates that social interaction decreases the risk of premature death. Scientists conducted an analysis of actuarial health research from 1980 to 2014 that included more than 3 million people. The study found living alone increased the risk of death by 32 percent, while perceptions of greater social isolation and elevated loneliness showed 29 percent and 26 percent increased risks of early mortality, respectively. The results were consistent among both men and women, but the impact of feelings of isolation or loneliness caused a higher degree of mortality risk for individuals under the age of 65. The mortality rates among the lonely and isolated were comparable to those of individuals that smoked 15 cigarettes a day or were alcoholics. Lead researcher Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Ph.D., further noted, “The effect of this is comparable to that of obesity, something that public health takes very seriously.”
Eating Peanuts Early On Reduces Allergy Risk
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eanut allergies in Western countries have doubled during the past decade. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine may help reverse this trend. Researchers found that introducing peanuts during early childhood can actually decrease the risk of developing a peanut allergy later in life. The researchers followed 640 children with a high risk of food allergies, beginning when they were between 4 and 11 months old. Half the children were fed peanuts, while the other half were not given any. All were tested for sensitivities to peanuts prior to and at the end of the study period, which averaged five years. The research found that nearly 14 percent of those that avoided peanuts had a peanut allergy at the end of five years; seven times more than the 2 percent of those that were fed peanuts and displayed subsequent sensitivity.
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Fracking Fallout
Waterways, Soils and Animals Poisoned with EPA Approval Surface disposal of water produced by oil and gas drilling is forbidden in the Eastern U.S., but allowed in arid Western states for purposes of agricultural or wildlife propagation. The result: Millions of gallons of water laced with toxic chemicals from oil and gas drilling rigs are pumped for consumption by wildlife and livestock with approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA is issuing permits at nearly a dozen oil fields on or abutting the Native American Wind River Reservation, in Wyoming, for surface application of drilling wastewater without even identifying the chemicals in fluids used for hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, let alone setting effluent limits for the contaminants contained within them. Also, monitoring requirements allow water to be tested long after fracking outflow, or maintenance flushing, is completed. The EPA maintains Clean Water Act jurisdiction on tribal lands. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) Executive Director Jeff Ruch states, “Gushers of putrid, grayish water encrusted with chemical crystals flood through Wind River into nearby streams.” PEER is asking the EPA to rewrite the permits to regulate all the chemicals being discharged and to determine whether the produced water is potable for wildlife and livestock. Source: Tinyurl.com/Wastewater FrackingUse
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Fresh Catch
Community Supported Fisheries Share Bounty of the Sea Community supported agriculture is a growing movement in which subscribers pay farmers for weekly shares of their crops before the growing season starts, benefiting both. The farmers receive an infusion of cash up front and are paid a fair price for the food they produce. Consumers receive fresh food from sustainable, local farms and are often introduced to vegetables and fruits they might not try otherwise. The same concept applies to new community supported fisheries (CSF), which reconnect coastal communities to their local food systems. According to Paul Greenberg, author of American Catch: The Fight for our Local Seafood, 91 percent
of the seafood that Americans eat comes from other countries, while one-third of the seafood caught by American fishermen is sold outside our borders. He believes this situation exists because most Americans aren’t willing to pay premium prices for better seafood and domestic fishermen realize better prices overseas. By using the website LocalCatch.org/locator to find nearby CSF programs, pioneering coastal communities can benefit from both supporting sustainable fishing practices and their local environment while still sufficiently feeding their residents. Source: Mother Nature Network
In April, a federal court denied a request by powerful food industry groups to block Vermont’s landmark law requiring the labeling of genetically modified foods (GMO).The plaintiffs, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association, had sought a preliminary injunction to stop implementation of Act 120, which passed in May 2014 and will take effect a year from now. U.S. District Court Judge Christina Reiss’ ruling said that the plaintiffs failed to show that they would suffer “irreparable harm” to warrant an injunction, and that the state had established that the act’s GMO disclosure requirement is constitutional. “This important ruling affirms the constitutionality of genetically engineered food labeling, as well as the rights of Vermonters and U.S. citizens across the country,” states George Kimbrell, senior attorney for the Center for Food Safety and counsel in the case. The ruling came shortly after an analysis by the Environmental Working Group found that industry groups spent $63.6 million last year—triple the amount spent in 2013—to defeat GMO-labeling measures. The general consensus is the Vermont case is likely to go to trial.
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Rocker Neil Young Celebrates Food Democracy with New Album Tour Legendary musician Neil Young and his new band, Promise of the Real, featuring Willie Nelson’s sons Lukas and Micah Nelson, are calling out agribusiness giant Monsanto’s practices with a new album and summer concert tour. The band’s Rebel Content tour to support their new album The Monsanto Years will kick off on July 5 in Milwaukee and includes Young’s first-ever concert in Vermont, in Essex Junction, on July 19, a state that passed a law requiring food companies to label products that contain genetically modified ingredients. Young, a longtime critic of big agribusiness, has sharply criticized efforts by the Grocery Manufacturers Association to block the Vermont GMO labeling law. “Whatever you think of GMOs,” he maintains, “corporations should not be using massive lawsuits to overturn legitimate, democratic decisions that have strong public backing.” The tour also encompasses Denver, July 8 and 9; Lincoln, Nebraska, July 11; Cincinnati, July 13; Clarkston, Michigan, July 14; Camden, New Jersey, July 16; Bethel, New York, July 17; Wantagh, New York, July 21; Great Woods, Massachusetts, July 22; and Oro-Medonte, Ontario, July 24. Other dates may be added. For more information, visit NeilYoung.com.
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their community, whether animals are treated humanely, if family farmers and other food workers are paid a living wage and can collectively bargain and whether people have access to safe, healthy food—as well as the right to know what is in their food, how it is produced and where it comes from.” Peck believes that if we want a cleaner environment, healthier people and more vibrant communities, “We need to be citizens that care about bringing democratic accountability, social justice and ecological integrity to all aspects of our food/farm system.”
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Food Democracy By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation by Melinda Hemmelgarn
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o more fully understand the concept of democracy, we can look to some past U.S. presidents. Abraham Lincoln defined it as “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” Thomas Jefferson said, “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.” Harry S. Truman further recognized that “secrecy and a free, democratic government don’t mix.” By extension, “food democracy” describes a fair and transparent food system in which people have informed choices and control in determining what and how they eat. It’s what happens when we view people as citizens, rather than consumers, and treat food as a human right, reports the Oakland, California-based Pesticide Action Network (PAN). Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, and member of the Franciscan Earth Corps, defines it as having the freedom to make choices about the integrity of our food from farm to plate, so that we can support the health and well-being of ourselves,
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the Earth and all organisms that inhabit the ecosystem.
Food Sovereignty Feeds Independence
A PAN report on food democracy describes food sovereignty as the international equivalent of the U.S. movement to re-localize control over our food and farming. It’s rooted in regenerating historically autonomous food systems with, for and by the people. John Peck, Ph.D., executive director of Family Farm Defenders, in Madison, Wisconsin, explains that the term “food sovereignty” was coined about two decades ago by the globally active La Via Campesina, comprised of family farmers, farm workers, fishing folks, hunters, gatherers and indigenous communities around the world. “At its most basic,” Peck says, “Food sovereignty is about reclaiming local democratic control over our food/ farm system from corporate agribusiness.” This way, “Everyone has the right to decide what is grown or raised in
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In their report, Deepening Food Democracy, the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), in Minneapolis, describes how U.S. food and farming has increasingly become concentrated, consolidated and controlled by the few. Local food enthusiasts want to take back their food system from industrial, corporate masters that lobby for legislation which denies citizens the right to know how their food is produced or if it contains genetically modified ingredients (GMO). The growing local food movement is as much about returning power to communities, food workers, farmers and farm workers as it is about producing and distributing healthy, sustainably grown food, reports IATP. Anthony Flaccavento, an organic farmer in the Appalachian region of southwestern Virginia, has been working on national food and sustainable farming initiatives for nearly 30 years. In a recent Food Sleuth Radio interview, he described the resulting tremendous, multiple positive impacts of strong local economies, noting that a strong local food system is usually at their center. “Once you have vibrant, diverse local economies,” says Flaccavento, “you have better health, lower crime and incarceration rates—and more civic participation.” Basically, a more democratic food system could help fix many of the maladies ailing our nation today. The steady growth of farmers’ markets, farm to school programs and food policy councils prove that Americans are hungry both for clean food and an enhanced sense of community.
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reliant community, rich with backyard everyone is a stakeholder. Not gardens and citizen engagement. only do people have equal Residents went to access to food, but they’re work, recognizinformed, active, engaged and ing the potential of community gardens participating. to revitalize their neighborhood and ~Rose Hayden-Smith, author, bring affordable Sowing the Seeds of Victory healthful food to residents, many of them suffering from obesity, heart Growing Vegetables disease and diabetes. The BGN both and Democracy revitalized a community garden and After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orconverted a blighted lot into a Guerrilla leans, Jenga Mwendo knew she had Garden, where people of all ages gather to leave her high-powered job in New to grow food, share stories, embrace York City and return to her hometown their cultural heritage and learn how to in the devastated Lower Ninth Ward. become responsible citizens. “My parents raised me to contribute,” “We bring people together and Mwendo explains. “My first name make decisions collectively,” says means ‘to build’ and my last name Mwendo. “The garden is for our commeans ‘always progressing’.” munity, by our community.” Under In 2009, Mwendo founded the standing the value of involving children Backyard Gardeners Network (BGN), and teens, she adds, “Kids know they a local nonprofit organization that will be loved here. This is a nurturing restores and strengthens what had environment.” once been a thriving, closely knit, selfWhile Flaccavento appreciates conscious consumers that support local food providers, he emphasizes, “Just acting locally isn’t enough. We need to re-engage with bigger social and political debates, as well.”
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Like Mwendo, Stephen Ritz, a top 10 finalist in the Varkey Foundation’s Global Teacher Prize, is reaching youth through food. Based in New York City’s South Bronx, one of the country’s poorest school districts, he and his students are growing vegetables in school, thereby improving children’s diets, health, school performance and future potential. “We are contributing to food democracy by making sure every child we touch, regardless of income, zip code and skin color, faith or nation of origin, has access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food that they help grow,” says Ritz. So far, his Green Bronx Machine community has raised 30,000 pounds of vegetables. “We’re growing justice,” Ritz announced in his March 2015 TED Talk. “My favorite crop is organically grown citizens—graduates, voters and students who are eating [better] and living healthier lives!”
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national (KGI), an online global community of some 30,000 people in 100 countries that are growing some of their own food. He spearheaded First Lady Michelle Obama’s White House Garden. Doiron’s campaign to bring a food garden back to the White House (presidents John Adams, Jefferson and Jackson all had edible gardens) began in 2008, went viral, took root and the rest is history. Today, the first lady continues to champion garden-fresh food to improve children’s health. From his own 1,500-square-foot garden in Scarborough, Maine, Doiron and his wife harvested 900 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables worth $2,200 in a single season. “Talented gardeners with more generous soils and climates are able to produce even more food in less space,” he says, “but maximizing production is not our only goal. We’re also trying to maximize pleasure and health.”
Doiron believes, “Quality food is central to well-being and is one of the best ways to unite people of different countries and cultures around a common, positive agenda.” He’s convinced that kitchen gardens will play a critical role in feeding a growing population faced with climate challenges. On July 4, his organization celebrates Food Independence Day as a way to recognize the role of home and community gardens in achieving self-sufficiency.
Saving Seeds, Saving Democracy
Jim Gerritsen operates Wood Prairie Farm with his family in Bridgewater, Maine. He’s dedicated to using organic farming methods to protect the environment and food quality, provide ample harvests and foster good jobs for the next generation of young farmers. As president of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, Ger-
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ritsen led a lawsuit against Monsanto in 2011, challenging the validity of seed patents. In a Food Sleuth Radio interview, he explains, “Patented seeds cannot be saved and replanted. To take that right away from farmers was a terrible mistake on the part of the Supreme Court.” Seed ownership belongs to the people; our seed resource is part of our common heritage. “Genetic engineering was an invention to take away from the commons the ownership of seeds,” he continues. “Regaining control of the seed supply is one of the most pressing battles we have in agriculture.” Gerritsen encourages everyone to plant an organic garden using organic seeds and to advocate GMO labeling. “Let’s let transparency reign, which is a hallmark of a democratic system,” he proclaims. Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and nationally syndicated radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (Food Sleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image. blogspot.com.
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n 1776, the stirring phrase in the U.S. Declaration of Independence—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—became a rallying cry for American colonists seeking these inalienable rights of self-government. In 2015, those seeking a new way of eating for personal wellness, a more vibrant local economy and a healthier environment are fomenting their own kind of rebellion. “You have to make a conscious decision to change for your own wellbeing, that of your family and your country,” according to former President Bill Clinton. In early 2010, suffering from heart disease, Clinton chose to radically change his meat-lover’s diet to a more plant-based focus. “I wanted to live to be a grandfather, so I decided to pick the diet that I thought would maximize my chances of long-term survival,” he says. Clinton is part of a growing leadership group that espouses a more vegetarian approach to eating, including a federally appointed panel of nutritionists. For the first time since its formation in 1983, the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee this year elected to factor environmental sustainability into its recommendations, noting that a diet lower in animal-based foods is not only healthier,
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but has less of an environmental impact. The impetus toward plant-based foods is also stronger than in their last report in 2010.
Exciting Developments
A bold pioneer in the charge for plantbased eating is PlantPure Nation, a grassroots organization founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the author of the bestselling The China Study, a book that helped persuade Clinton to make his own dietary change. Today, his son, Nelson Campbell, is at the forefront of this food revolution, most recently producing the independent documentary film PlantPure Nation, set to debut nationwide on July 4. Those enticed by the delicious concept of better health for themselves and the planet can also turn to The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, with more than 150 plant-based recipes by Kim Campbell, Nelson’s wife, whom he names “the chef in the family.” “No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government. The food we eat has enormous effects on climate, water and soil resources. Our food choices also affect the way in
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which food is produced and distributed in this country, equitably or not.” Historically, political revolutions tend to be violently adversarial, but a food revolution can take a more nurturing and inclusive course. “The first step people can take is to change their own diet,” Nelson says. “The next step is to help others do the same. The third is to get involved in the movement.”
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A fun way to help ourselves and our friends and family consider making dietary changes is hosting a plantbased Fourth of July get-together. Kim’s recipes for a smoky “barbecue” sandwich, creamy potato salad and a zesty, colorful bean dish celebrate traditional picnic foods with a twist. They’re also perfect for potluck-style entertaining. “We have often branded this idea of plant-based nutrition as such and such a ‘diet’, and then built these brands around personalities. But in order to make this a more mainstream idea, we need to frame it differently. This concept of plant-based nutrition is a fact of nature; a simple idea that’s accessible to all,” says Nelson. In a 2012 Gallup poll, just 5 percent of U.S. adults identified themselves as vegetarians, plus 2 percent as vegans. It’s a start, Nelson contends, and there are other promising signs. “The local-food movement is blossoming, with farmers’ markets springing up all over the United States,” proclaims the National Geographic special publication The Future of Food (Food. NationalGeographic.com). The number has increased dramatically in the past five years. The editors point to the demand for fresh produce and a desire to invest in local economies as driving this growth. “I love the idea of a movement involving millions of people fixing a problem that industry and government have largely caused,” says Nelson. “Our success may show a new way forward for solving other pressing social problems.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
PlantPure Nation Recipes BBQ Jackfruit
pork. Use a fork to pull apart the fruit and stir thoroughly.
Yields: 4 to 6 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 to 7 hours
Turn the slow cooker to low heat and cook for another 1 to 2 hours.
Green jackfruit, a native plant of Asia, is often termed the vegetarian’s meat. The hardest part of this recipe is finding canned green jackfruit (available in most Asian markets). Although fresh green jackfruit is occasionally available, it’s messy, sticky and difficult to cut. Two 20-oz cans green jackfruit in water, drained 1½ cups barbecue sauce 1 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced (medium pieces) Rinse the green jackfruit thoroughly. Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker at medium heat for 4 to 5 hours. Jackfruit will soften, begin to fall apart and take on the consistency of pulled
Kim’s hints: ✔ Customize this recipe with a favorite barbecue sauce that has no added oils and a low sodium content. ✔ This recipe gets better the longer it’s cooked. Leftovers are good. ✔ Serve the barbecue on a whole-grain bun and top with coleslaw.
Creamy Potato Salad
4 organic celery stalks, thinly sliced ½ red onion, cut in half again and julienned 6 green onions, sliced ½ cup tofu cashew mayonnaise 4 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp agave nectar ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper Cut the potatoes into half- to one-inch chunks. Place potato pieces in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil 5 to 10 minutes; then turn down the heat to medium and cook until tender.
Yields: 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes
Rinse the cooked potatoes in a colander with cold water until they are room temperature. Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl.
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Natural Relaxation for Kids and Teens by Tracy Dunbar
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t’s the middle of summer, a time for kids and teens to relax. It’s also a great time to help them learn and apply natural, whole-body relaxation strategies. Why now, at the height of ‘relaxation season?’
Tools to cope with worry and anxiety are best learned when kids and adolescents are NOT under stress. Liken it to preparing for a marathon; no one would wake up one morning and decide to run 26 miles without any preparation. We can’t expect our children to calmly face the mounting stressors of high-stakes testing, rigorous common core curriculum and the inevitable conflicts with peers without first practicing ways to physically and mentally calm themselves. There are a few simple activities available to help kids and teens manage anxiety: BREATHING DEEPLY – To help kids understand what it means to take a deep breath, show them how to lay flat on their backs, placing something on the stomach (for example, a favorite stuffed toy) and 22 Wayne County Edition
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watching it move up and down as their breath fills their lungs. Once they understand how a “big breath” feels, they can hold a streamer or similar object in front of their mouths and see how long they can get it to move as their breath slowly releases. Older children can blow bubbles, remembering to breathe in deeply and out slowly to see how many bubbles they can create from one breath. At the same time, they could visualize their worries “floating away” in the bubbles, or, alternatively, they could visualize the bubbles as the “good thoughts” with which they can surround themselves. CALMING JAR – Create a soothing visual distraction by adding small amounts of glitter and sequins to a clean, empty jar. Fill the jar with baby oil, and seal tightly. For each worrisome thought that arises, shake the jar, and then take deep breaths while watching the worries float gently to the bottom.
DISSOLVE A THOUGHT – Imagine that each thought is a cloud that forms above your head. As you breathe in deeply, notice this cloud. As you breathe out slowly, let the cloud dissolve.
deeply, watch it pass by, noticing that our thoughts move on while we stay behind. We don’t have to react to every thought; we can simply notice them and let them go on their way.
EMPTY THE MIND – Picture in your mind an unlimited supply of buckets, any shape, size or color you desire. Imagine that you can fill each bucket with an unwanted thought, and visualize dropping your unwanted thoughts into each bucket. Then visualize the bucket being taken away – maybe you can pour them into the ocean, or have them carried away by a large bird! Do this until your mind is empty and peaceful.
(See kidsrelaxation.com and gozen.com for more examples of relaxation activities for children)
WATCH YOUR THOUGHTS – One key to reducing anxiety in both adults and children is noticing that, “we are not our thoughts,” and learning to disentangle ourselves from our thinking. To practice this, imagine your thoughts as something that can pass by – clouds in the sky, words on a movie screen, or a train pulling cars, for example. As any thought comes into your mind, watch it arrive, notice it, and as you breathe
It’s important to note that any technique used to reduce anxiety works best when the anxiety/worry is first creeping in, rather than after the anxiety feels like a full-blown panic! Teach kids to notice when they first start to worry, and help them practice and master these techniques, so they can take some of the warm, carefree summer feelings with them as they return to the rigors of school in the fall! Tracy Dunbar is a master’s level Clinical-Behavioral Psychologist practicing out of Transformational Choices in Plymouth, Michigan. In addition to her experience as a psychologist, she holds a teaching certificate in the State of Michigan, has a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, and has been working professionally with children, teens and their families
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PURR-FECT PET SITTERS Make Sure Your Pet Enjoys Your Vacation, Too by Sandra Murphy
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acations bring rest and less stress, a change of pace and for some, a break from caring for the family pet, made possible by a growing number of professional pet sitters. “I have more peace of mind with a pet sitter rather than a friend. Even if they’ve already had a long day, sitters still properly take care of the pets,” says Christina Pierce, a federal examiner of financial institutions for consumer protection in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Many professional pet sitters are trained to respond to potential health and other issues. Especially with small animals, early recognition of a problem is key.” Pierce used to have chinchillas, and now has a cat she rescued and relocated from Dallas, Texas, plus two adopted former foster rabbits. “A sitter may be excellent, but not know your breed,” advises Rae Bailey, a retiree in Georgetown, Texas, who regularly uses sitters for her Scottie when she travels. “Don’t be afraid to ask questions.” She notes that dogs are particularly good judges of character, so if one doesn’t like the sitter, simply try another. Pet sitting services use a contract to outline rates, what the sitter will do, the number and duration of daily visits, start and end dates and how the house key is returned when the job is complete. Regular clients may have the sitter keep the key handy. Professional sitters are bonded, insured and background-
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checked, have experience with a variety of species and breeds, are fairly flexible and love animals. A pre-visit will introduce pets and sitter to each other and address any relationship concerns and individual needs, such as medications. “I had a diabetic Westie, a big consideration,” says Diane Meadows, a retired paralegal in San Antonio, Texas. “It was huge for me to hand over the keys and my trust, but our sitter was dependable and knowledgeable.” During one visit, her sitter also alerted Meadows to a possible propane gas leak. At the outset, have the sitter meet all the family pets to ensure mutual comfort. Show the sitter where the leash, toys, treats, food and water dishes are kept, supplies for cleanups, the family vet’s location, hours, office and emergency phone numbers and instructions for any security alarm system. Codes can be personalized and deactivated when no longer needed. Sometimes clients request extra services such as collecting the mail and newspapers, watering indoor plants and leaving lights on. Both young and older dogs need three visits a day to avoid household accidents. Cats are usually fine with one. “Cats like to be pampered. A friendly sitter provides the care she’s used to, in familiar surroundings,” says Anne Moss, whose educational website TheCatSite.com originates near Tel Aviv, Israel. “Kitty’s more relaxed and receives a higher level of care than at a boarding facility,” she notes. A pet sitting service offers the added benefit of backups in case the assigned sitter is sick or delayed. In Huntley, Illinois, Diane Muchow, an adjunct instructor at Computer Systems Institute, explains why she prefers a pet sitting service for her black Labrador mix. “Our first sitter was a one-woman business. One day, she forgot to crate the dogs when she left, and we came home to find the evidence of an accident on our new carpet throughout the house,” Muchow says. “We switched to a professional service.” She sees the primary advantage of professional help as dependability and flexibility. “The service has a website to order the shifts we need, which are confirmed by email,” she notes. “It’s handy when my husband travels and I work.” A kennel isn’t for all dogs, says Scott Mell, an area manager for JoAnn Fabrics in Affton, Missouri. He recalls his Bernese mountain dog’s first and only trip to the local kennel. Upon arrival, she climbed on top of the car rather than go inside. “She was adamant,” he says. “I hired a sitter the next day. She loved her sitter’s visits.” Whether pets need special attention, daily walks, a midday backyard break or multiple visits while the family vacations, a pet sitter can provide excellent care. Many owners like to receive daily text message updates and may even e-retrieve bonus selfies of their happy pets from home. Connect with writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelance Writer@mindspring.com.
petcalendarofevents SATURDAYS SAT, JULY 4, 2015 Pet Adoption Event – 11am-3pm. Meet some Michigan Humane Society dogs and cats of all ages who are waiting for adoption. Pet Smart, 5650 Mercury Dr, Dearborn. 866-648-6263.
WED, JULY 8, 2015 Food Bank – 3-5:15pm. Basil’s Buddies Pet Food Bank. Please see website for requirements. Woodhaven/Trenton Animal Shelter, 21860 Van Horn Rd, Woodhaven. BasilsBuddies.org. 734-926-1098.
THUR, JULY 9 , 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.
SAT, JULY 11, 2015 Protect-A-Pet – 9am-1pm. Low cost clinics with the Michigan Humane Society, Stoepel #1 Park, South of Outer Drive, East pf Evergreen, Detroit. MichiganHumane.org. 313-872-0004.
SUN, JULY 12, 2015 Adoption Event – 12-3pm. Wag Animal Rescue, Pet Supplies Plus, 22124 Ecorse Rd, Taylor. WagAnimalRescue.com.
THUR, JULY 16, 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.
THUR, JULY 23, 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.
Adoption Event – 11am-3pm. Wag Animal Rescue, Pet Smart, 13150 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia. WagAnimalRescue.com.
DAILY Dog Park –7am-10pm. Visit Detroit’s first official unleashed Dog Park. PetSmart P.U. P.’s Detroit Dog Park. Off leash socialization fun for your dog. Free.17th Street and Rose Street, Detroit.
LOOKING AHEAD SAT, AUG 29, 2015 Dog Day of Summer - 9am-2pm. Special event for pets/dogs and their humans. Exhibits, vendors, contests and more. Vendor opportunities still available. Shelby Farmers Market, Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township. PackardEvents.org. 586-943-5785
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asil’s Buddies Boutique always has items available for sale at Cahill Veterinary Hospital. Products vary and may include jewelry; both animal and non-animal related, candles, pet beds, and much more. Most items are changed on a monthly basis. Food and monetary donations are also happily accepted. Location: Cahill Vet. Hosp, 27560 Cahill Rd, Flat Rock. For more information, visit BasilsBuddies.org.
SUN, JULY 26, 2015 Adoption Event -12-3pm. Wag Animal Rescue, Pet Supplies Plus, 19295 West Rd, Woodhaven. WagAnimalRescue.com.
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.
FRIDAYS Adoption & Fido Bakery – 9am-2pm. At Dearborn Farmer’s & Artisan Market. Parking lot north of Michigan Ave., between Howard and Mason, 22100 Michigan Ave, Dearborn. DearbornAnimals.org. 313-943-2697. natural awakenings
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mericans annually discard more food than plastic—35 million tons in 2012—an amount that’s tripled since 1960, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Most of the waste is fruits and vegetables, seafood, grains, meat and milk. Since waste starts in the fields before it compounds via restaurants, grocers and families, the easiest starting point to reverse this trend is with farmers. “Farming’s a high-risk business. Farmers can’t predict weather, sales or equipment problems, so extra is grown,” explains Laurie Caldwell, executive director of Boston Area Gleaners, in Waltham, Massachusetts. “Up to 20 percent of U.S.-grown food isn’t harvested. Gleaners save what’s left behind for hungry people in need.”
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“Income disparity, economic vulnerability and lack of knowledge leads to unhealthy choices,” adds Caldwell. “The negative consequences become a community burden.” Countering the problem, “We’ve seen a shift in priorities, with food
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pantries offering fresh, quality food and educating both staff and recipients,” she reports. In 2014, Boston Area Gleaners harvested 34 farms, contributing 177,000 pounds of primarily vegetables encompassing 60 varieties. California’s fruit is abundant because of the state’s year-round growing season. Until the 1960s and the advent of Silicon Valley, this was the world’s largest fruit-producing region. Some of its current apple trees date back to the Gold Rush days. “We glean backyards and orchards here,” says Craig Diserens, executive director of Village Harvest, in San Jose. “Apples, pears, cherries, peaches, plums and apricots, plus citrus fruits—it’s ladderless picking, to protect both volunteers and trees.” Telescoping tools pluck out-of-reach fruit. The nonprofit gleans 15 to 20 times a month via volunteers ages 5 to 90. In 2013, its Harvesting for the Hungry program distributed 245,000 pounds of fruit. The Feeding America West Michigan food bank, headquartered in Comstock, provides more than produce, with
donations from manuPennsylvania (see EndMore than 50 million facturers, wholesalers, Hunger.org). Americans, including restaurants and stores Jason Brown, a foradding meat, dairy, mer St. Louis Rams’ cen17 million children, frozen foods and bread. ter with a five-year, $37 experience hunger or Volunteers repackage million contract, traded donations into usable his cleats for a tractor. the risk of hunger sizes; do clerical work; Now in Louisburg, North pick produce; and sort, Carolina, he calls First every day. pack, store and deliver Fruits Farm home and food. TheHungerSite.GreaterGood.com plans to donate the first While most of fruits of every harvest to the nonprofit’s yield is food pantries. He learned distributed through 1,100 food pantries, about farming from YouTube videos, shelters and soup kitchens, many can’t computer searches and other farmers. The store perishables. Working with churches, first crop on five acres yielded 100,000 schools and community centers, the orga- pounds of sweet potatoes; Brown gave it nization’s mobile units deliver fresh food all away. With 1,000 acres to farm, he’s set directly to recipients, often the same day to tackle hunger big time. it is donated. Each unit can carry food for It doesn’t require a big time com100 to 200 families. This local Feeding mitment to help feed the hungry. BackAmerica outreach group serves an estiyard gardeners can start by planting an mated 492,000 people each year. extra row (Tinyurl.com/PlantRow The Society of St. Andrew often ForHungry). Since its inception in 1995, rescues the “ugly” produce—potatoes not the Plant a Row program has collectively well-shaped for chips, oversized peaches, turned 20 million pounds of produce too-long green beans, too-ripe strawberinto 80 million meals. ries and apples that aren’t picture perfect. Offer to pick a neighbor’s excess “Farmers get a tax benefit and people get produce or herbs, and then check with fresh food,” says Bruce Oland, the Triangle others nearby. Get the kids involved. VolArea coordinator in North Carolina. unteer at or make a donation to a soup “Farmers let us know when they’ll harvest kitchen. Gather a group of friends, family, a crop and we have a few days to glean members of an organization or congrewhat’s left before they replant. We pick gation to glean or repackage produce anything edible—kale, lettuce, tomatoes, one day a month. If a local food pantry cantaloupe and lots of sweet potatoes.” In can’t accept perishables, leverage social a single harvested field, volunteers have media to spread the word about which gleaned seven tons of sweet potatoes. day free food will be available at a church The society’s gleaning and feeding or school. Everyone can help. No one ministry has regional offices in Alabama, should go to bed hungry. Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack and Virginia. Additional areas are located at AveryMack@mindspring.com. in Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Ohio and
Forgotten Harvest Forgotten Harvest, a local organization, was created in 1990 to combat two problems, hunger and waste. It all began 25 years ago with one woman, and her Jeep® who rescued food to feed the hungry in metro Detroit. Forgotten Harvest Farms is the culmination of a dream that has been in the making since Nancy Fishman, founder, started the organization and had the belief that we could “rescue” healthy food, food that would otherwise be thrown into our landfills. Forgotten Harvest covers 2,000 square miles to feed hungry people and serves Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. They currently transport, on average, more than 3,000,000 pounds of rescued food each month. According to food industry standards, 1 pound of food = 1 meal, equivalent to 48.8 million meals per year. The Forgotten Harvest Office is located at 21800 Greenfield Road, Oak Park. Call 248-967-1500 for more information or visit ForgottenHarvest.org.
Gleaner’s Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan For more than 38 years, Gleaners Community Food Bank has been feeding hungry people and nourishing communities. Last year, Gleaners distributed 34 million pounds of emergency food to more than 510 partner soup kitchens, shelters and pantries in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston and Monroe counties. “This summer, Gleaners wants to ensure that no child goes hungry. The Hunger Free Summer campaign was created to do just that. The Citizens Bank, along with other generous donors, including Ford Motor Company, match donations dollar-for-dollar during the course of the campaign. When matched, every dollar donated provides six meals for hungry kids,” says Anne Schenk, senior director of development. Visit HungerFreeSummer. org for more information. Gleaners has five distribution centers to serve southeastern Michigan including Detroit, Livingston, Oakland, Taylor, and Warren. Gleaners Community Food Bank is located at 2131 Beaufait, Detroit. Call 866-453-2637 for more information.
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Jeffrey Smith Warns Against GMOs by Linda Sechrist
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effrey Smith is the founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, author of Seeds of Deception and director of the documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Smith and his organization’s Campaign for Healthier Eating in America are spearheading consumer rejection of genetically modified foods (GM/GMO) in order to force them off the market.
What basics should everyone know about GMOs? Genetic engineering is different from traditional crossbreeding. In engineering six major GMO crops—soy, corn, cotton, canola, sugar beets and alfalfa—a gene from a virus or bacteria was forced into the DNA of the plants. Derivatives such as soy lecithin, soy protein, highfructose corn syrup and sugar (unless labeled as cane sugar) are in the vast majority of processed foods.
How did GMO foods invade grocery shelves? Many U.S. consumers mistakenly believe that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves GMO crops only after careful study. Instead, the agency claimed it wasn’t aware of any significant difference from other food crops and declared safety testing unnecessary. In reality, according to FDA documents later made public in a lawsuit, the consensus among FDA
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scientists was that GMOs were different and dangerous and needed rigorous, longterm testing to prevent allergies, toxins, new diseases and nutritional problems. When the George W. Bush administration ordered the agency to promote biotechnology as a way to increase U.S. food exports, the FDA responded by creating a new position of Deputy Commissioner of Policy for Michael R. Taylor, a former Monsanto attorney. He later became a Monsanto vice president and is now back at the FDA as the U.S. food safety czar.
Why is Roundup, Monsanto’s weed killer for GMO crops, so toxic? Monsanto portrays Roundup as a benevolent herbicide. This is a lie. Glyphosate, its active patented ingredient, alters biochemical pathways in the body. Scientists such as Anthony Samsel and Stephanie Seneff have linked glyphosate to numerous diseases and disorders, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, gluten sensitivity, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, autism and reproductive disorders. In March, the World Health Organization declared it a probable carcinogen.
How can we avoid unlabeled GMO foods? Eat organic foods, which are not allowed to contain GM ingredients, or products that are labeled non-GMO,
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or those that don’t contain derivatives of the current nine GMO food crops, which now include some zucchini, yellow squash and papaya grown in Hawaii or China. Any packaged grocery product not labeled “Non-GMO” or “Organic” is likely to contain at least one GMO; this includes meat and dairy products, from animals that have eaten GM feed. NonGMOShoppingGuide.com is a reliable resource that lists about 30,000 non-GMO products. A non-GMO diet is recommended by thousands of doctors, as well as the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.
What more can “we the people” do to eradicate GMOs? We are in control, not government agencies. I believe that promoting a stronger message—that GMOs are dangerous and should be avoided—would better serve consumers and the food-labeling movement. High-profile campaigns will continue educating consumers about the dangers of GMOs and the necessity of rejecting them in favor of healthier nonGMO choices, especially for children that are most at risk. The desired result is that food companies will feel the loss of profits and remove GMOs as a liability. The tipping point in the U.S. is almost here. In 2013, the president of Whole Foods announced that when a product becomes verified as non-GMO, sales leap by 15 to 30 percent. Thousands of natural product brands were immediately enrolled for verification. Now conventional brands such as Post Foods’ Grape Nuts, Target’s Simply Balanced brand, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Chipotle’s restaurant menu are GMO-free. General Mills stopped using GMO beet sugar in Cheerios. When the rest of the food industry sees these non-GMO-labeled products increase in sales in conventional supermarkets, they will be forced to eliminate GMOs as well, to protect their market share. Visit ResponsibleTechnology.org and GeneticRouletteMovie.com to educate everyone about the dangers of GMOs. Connect with writer Linda Sechrist at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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he yearning for freedom is like a seed that dwells deep in our hearts—freedom from scarcity, from conflicting relationships, from addictions, from health issues. This yearning for freedom binds the centuries. In the Americas, this clamor can be heard in the words of the national anthems of many countries. The Colombian national anthem mentions the “invisible light of sublime freedom.” The Uruguayan anthem says, “Freedom, that clamor that saved our country.” The Mexican anthem asks that “the echoes resound with voices of unity and freedom.” The Argentine anthem exclaims, “Listen, mortals, to the sacred cry: Freedom,” and the American anthem
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reminds us that this is “the land of the free.” Mary Baker Eddy proclaims in her book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, “Citizens of the world, accept the ‘glorious liberty of the children of God,’ and be free!” Let the seed in your heart sprout. Water it with gratitude. Accept the liberty to be free as your God-given nature. Yearn to see each other as God’s child, to feel God’s ever-present love and to grow freer and freer from all limitations—and watch as the seed’s tender shoots manifest themselves in improved health, progress and joy in families, friends and the world. Let freedom always be included in your anthem song. From a free podcast series titled Your Daily Lift. Songs of Freedom is by international speaker Enrique Smeke, a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing from Newburyport, MA, and Miami, FL, raised in Argentina. Used with permission of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston (ChristianScience.com/dailylift). natural awakenings
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MANIFEST MIRACLES Tap Into the Field of Infinite Possibility by Deborah Shouse
“Something amazingly awesome is going to happen to me today.”
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hese are the first words Pam Grout speaks when she rises every morning before dancing her way into the bathroom. She plays a favorite uplifting tune such as Pharrell William’s Happy or Abba’s Dancing Queen and creates a sassy choreography complete with fist pumps, joyous jumps and a little rhythmic strutting. Her easy positive actions take no longer than it would to worry, “How will I get everything done today?” and then trudging into the bathroom feeling fatigued and overwhelmed. Plus, Grout’s playful attitude makes a big difference in the rest of the day’s outcomes. Grout is the author of two internationally bestselling books, E-Squared and E-Cubed. Both offer readers multiple opportunities to experience a disarmingly simple outlook on life. “There is an infinite force of potentiality in the universe that has our backs and wants to interact with us and
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guide us,” Grout believes. “There is no absolute reality; we create the reality that serves us and places our attention on what we most want.”
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Grout’s journey to a life filled with joy and miracles is ongoing. As a freelance writer, she initially struggled with self-doubt, wondering, “What do I, a kid from Kansas, have to offer a New York City editor?” and came face-toface with fears about money. Even though she was earning a decent living, she was recycling her parents’ anxieties about not having enough. “I’m not good enough” was another party crasher. When she began studying A Course in Miracles, Grout learned that consciousness creates the material world and the importance of self-compassion. She examined her staunch
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beliefs, questioning if they were true and letting go of the tiresome stories of inadequacy and worry. She began focusing on life’s blessings and noticed how concentrating on the good made life happier and more dynamic. Then she started to lay out simple intentions such as finding a good parking spot or uncovering a lost object. The results were immediate and intriguing. This seeker of truth realized that to gain real spiritual growth, she needed to become more deliberate, so she designed a scientific framework, set a clear intention, imposed a deadline and noted the results. “The results were so convincing that I decided to see if my experiments would work for other people,” Grout says. Before long, friends and acquaintances were manifesting all kinds of amazing things, and she decided to write about her theories. Ten years later, after a steep learning curve in the publishing world, her work became globally acclaimed.
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“This little book will prove to you once and for all that your thoughts have power, and that a field of infinite possibilities awaits your claim,” the author writes in E-Squared. “It will help you rewrite the outdated thinking that drives your life.” Nine easy energy experiments will prove that the “field of potentiality,” as Grout calls it, is dependable, predictable and available to all. She equates our connection with the field to plugging in a toaster. We know the energy field is there, but we need to consciously “plug in” to use it. Grout details powerful spiritual principles that help us make everyday life richer, more meaningful and more fun. Part of her “new curriculum” includes: ■ Reality is waves of possibility that we have “observed” into form. ■ We are an energy field, connected
■ Our universe connection provides accurate and unlimited guidance. ■ Whatever we focus on expands. ■ The universe is limitless, abundant and surprisingly accommodating. “Believe in your bones that the universe is bountiful and supportive,” encourages Grout, asking us to first give the “field” 48 hours to send an unexpected gift. Don’t specify the gift, but just ask to receive and recognize the blessing. Set a deadline and then watch what unfolds.
Making Dreams Come True Making our dreams a reality for us is not only possible, it’s probable. The key is opening our hearts to the beneficent universe. “If you want to know what will happen in your life, listen to the words coming out of your mouth,” Grout advises.
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If we are deluged with negative thoughts, stop and notice all that is right in our world. Ask the universe for help in shedding dark ruminations. When we replace poor images with positive affirming thoughts, our lives become more magical and enjoyable. Grout encourages her readers to invoke two words when life feels chaotic and out of control: “It’s okay,” which allows the loving flow of the universe to do the heavy lifting. Concentrating on living our joys equips us to help ourselves and others. Grout queries, “Since we are creating our reality, why not create the possibilities that bring us closer to our life’s purpose and higher self?” For more on Pam Grout’s work, follow her inspiring blog at PamGrout.com. Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey; she blogs at DementiaJourney.org.
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or a county, state or local park.” Visits to in-state parks are easy to fit into a family’s summer plans and can generate lifelong treasured family traditions. Participating in programs or other exploratory adventures stimulate creative and critical thinking, challenge outdoor and athletic skills and can even teach life lessons. July is America’s Parks and Recreation Month, first designated by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in 1985. NRPA makes it easy to tap into what’s happening in local parks or wherever family members may be traveling. Events around the country can be found by visiting nrpa.org/july.
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Where to Go Traveling to iconic natural wonders like the Blue Ridge Mountains, Niagara Falls or the Grand Canyon isn’t the
only awe-inspiring way to captivate children’s attention and help them contemplate nature’s beauties. As Brian Ettling, a seasonal ranger at Crater Lake National Park, in Oregon, likes to remind park visitors, “Find your own sacred place and keep going there; it could be a wooded area by your house
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in-state parks are convenient and also easy on the budget. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) makes the first step easy with tips and suggested activities through their Great American Campout (nwf.org/great-americancampout.aspx). This summer-long celebration of camping encourages everyone to take the pledge to camp, which helps fuel the conversation and initial planning, whether camping in a backyard or local, state or national park. Last year, the Carlson family took the pledge and first camped out in Big Basin State Park, only 20 miles from their home in Santa Cruz, California. “It was an incredible weekend none of us will ever forget; a world away, but right in our backyard!” they cheer. Garden for Wildlife, another popular NWF program, connects people with their local habitats. Girl Scout butterfly heroes in Wyckoff, New Jersey, learned how. “Our troop was looking for a way to provide a community service for their bronze award project,” says Wendy Rosica, co-leader
Parks maintained by a range of entities are jewels to be discovered, cherished and preserved. of Troop 94686. “We chose to create a Monarch Way Station garden in a new community park in our neighborhood. Specifically designed as a space for the butterflies to breed and eat during their annual migrations, it’s not only a beautiful addition to the park, but also a positive way for the Girl Scouts to help area residents learn more about the plight of Monarchs and other pollinators.” National Audubon Society nature centers are an accessible local resource (Audubon.org/audubon-near-you). Families learn more about native birds
and Audubon hiking trails, and naturalist presentations enhance explorations of the region’s habitats. Local native plant and animal species are disappearing at alarming rates and need habitat stewardship by present and future generations (Climate.Audubon.org). Our in-state parks are wellsprings of life from which children and adults can draw throughout our lives, enabling us to discover the splendor and uniqueness of nature right in our own community and backyard. When we see and feel directly what’s at stake, we’ll fight harder and more consciously to protect and preserve it. As Carson eloquently observed in The Sense of Wonder, nature can help us all find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. Harriet Shugarman, of Ridgewood, New Jersey, chairs local and regional environmental committees and works with national, state and local organizations seeking pro-environmental legislation. Connect at ClimateMama.com.
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and Portland, Oregon, from the League of American Bicyclists (LAB). On the other hand, “A biker doesn’t get proper leg extension if the seat is too low,” he says, possibly leading to leg muscle strains. “The legs should be almost, but not totally extended at the lowest point in the pedaling motion.”
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Savvy Cycling Keep the Hard Knocks Out of Biking by Randy Kambic
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eople are biking more than ever. Recreational bicycling ranked second to running as the favorite outdoor activity among both youths (6 to 24 years old) and adults (25-plus) in a recent Outdoor Industry Association study. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) further reports that from 2000 to 2012 the number of Americans biking to work rose from 488,000 to 786,000. This positive trend also means more crowded bike lanes and other pathways challenge the community infrastructure’s ability to keep up, raising safety concerns. Plus, we naturally want to avoid aches and pains while enjoying the myriad benefits of pedaling.
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“Having the right bike for one’s needs that’s properly fitted is crucial,” says Dan Moser, a founder and steering committee member of the BikeWalkLee community coalition and a traffic safety consultant in Fort Myers, Florida. “Use a local bike shop whose mechanics test and adjust the bikes they sell.” A bike mechanic can determine the proper seat height and ideal distance from the handlebars to the seat tube. Back, knee or hip pain may develop if a cyclist has to stretch their legs to get to the pedals, explains Tim Bustos, a bicycling consultant in Pensacola, Florida, and former bicycle and pedestrian coordinator for Davis, California, which earned platinumlevel Bicycle Friendly Community status, along with Boulder, Colorado,
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The latest NHTSA study charted 49,000 bicycle accidents in 2012, 1,000 more than the year before. Biking only in daylight and avoiding alcohol could improve those numbers because 48 percent of biker fatalities occur beginning at 4 p.m. and 37 percent involve a driver or bicyclist that has been drinking. Even well-marked bike lanes don’t guarantee safety, so caution is required. Some motorists are careless about entering bike lanes and don’t correctly stop at crosswalks or look behind before opening car doors. David Takemoto-Weerts, a bicycle program coordinator at the University of California, Davis, member of the city’s Bike Transportation Advisory Committee and LAB-certified instructor, suggests keeping at least five feet from the sides of cars to avoid being hit. Cyclists are wise not to weave in and out of traffic, to signal turns and watch out for runners, walkers and pedestrians as they abide by normal traffic rules and flow. Takemoto-Weerts says that bikers sometimes overlook using the stop signal (left arm extended downward) to alert bikers behind them. Wearing a helmet should be a standard practice. The University of North Carolina’s Highway Safety Research Center, in Chapel Hill, reports that wearing a helmet reduces the overall risk of head injuries by 85 percent. “Cyclists are part of traffic, whether operating on a road, pathway or a combination,” says Moser. “Being acutely aware of one’s surroundings and minimizing distractions, following the rules of the road and pathway, and being prepared to deal with others’ mistakes are all vital.”
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Dr. Kim Martin, a certified functional medicine practitioner and chiroprac-
tor with North Shore Health Solutions, in Northbrook, Illinois, says that recreational bikers have visited her for knee, hip and neck soreness or strains. In addition to ensuring they’re employing proper leg extension, she advises, “Pedal a little faster in a lower gear; ideally, 75 to 90 revolutions per minute, which is easier on the knees and lessens muscle fatigue than traveling slower in a higher gear.” She explains that the correct seat height facilitates proper alignment of hips and a full rotation; if not, energy is forced outward, stressing the hips. Martin adds that the neck might experience strain from tilting the head up for long periods. “This can occur by wearing a helmet that is too low or forward in the front or poor-fitting eyewear that inches forward down the nose.” Right after a long ride, Martin suggests that riders gently bend downward over their crossed legs a few times, alternately switching legs, and also slowly bending the head up and down, sideways and then in a circular motion for a couple of minutes. “Overall,” she says, “the key is to have fun.” Freelance writer and editor Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.
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f a community has seen a growth in cycling accidents, has few safety education programs in place or roadway infrastructure isn’t biker-friendly, individuals can take action. Dan Moser, a Southwest Florida transportation safety consultant, suggests forming alliances with non-bikers to approach civic leaders: “Consider including pedestrian accommodations and frame the issue as one of everyone having access to a safe environment, including bike and foot travelers, and the value of recreation and exercise to the community.” Use the criteria found at Tinyurl. com/CommunityBikeabilityChecklist to evaluate the quality of the local biking
environment. The League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly America program invites communities to apply for technical assistance and receive customized feedback and advice on improving local conditions at BikeLeague.org/bfa. Bikes Belong, a consortium of suppliers and retailers, plus individuals and club members, supports the creation of protected bike lanes and provides community grants and supportive resources at PeopleForBikes.org. Many state highway authorities, police and park and recreation departments conduct bike rules and safety programs for the public. Check for local resources online.
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Faces & Figures Art Exhibit – (Through 7/11). 12-6pm. Gallery open Tues.-Sat. Allmedia exhibit.Grosse Pointe Art Center, 17118 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe. 313-881-3454.
Balloon Workshop – 6-8pm. The Balloon Meister’s workshop for adults (18 and older). Learn to make balloon creations. Free. Limited space; register online on Calendar of Events page. Allen Park Library, 8100 Allen Rd, Allen Park. allen-park.lib.mi.us/ 313-381-2425.
Music & Art in the Gardens – 5:30-8:30pm. Enjoy a summer evening in the Gardens with live music and art on display. All ages. 5:30-8:30pm. Featuring Chris Codish & the Brothers Groove. Enjoy a summer evening in the Gardens with live music and art on display. All ages. $5.Cash bar and food available. Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. 888-383-4108.
Music & Art in the Gardens – 5:30-8:30pm. Enjoy a summer evening in the Gardens with live music and art on display. All ages. Featuring musicians, Bill Bynum & Co. & Artist,Ken Barbb. $5.Cash bar and food available.Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. 888-383-4108.
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Meditation – 1-4pm. Sit together in meditation. Listen to scriptural readings, including the writings of Paramahansa Yogananda, & to sacred chants that will take you into the silence within. Stay all 3 hours or come and go on the hour. Free. Song of the Morning Retreat, 9607 East Sturgeon Valley Rd, Vanderbilt. SongOfTheMorning.org. 989-983-4107. 4th of July Picnic – 12pm. Annual picnic will include grilled vegetable patties, veg. cabobs, and more delicious veg. options. $12. If you join the karma yoga weekend activities your food & stay is free. Song of the Morning Retreat, 9607 East Sturgeon Valley Rd, Vanderbilt. SongOfTheMorning.org. 989-983-4107.
WED, JULY 08, 2015 Music & Art in the Gardens – 5:30-8:30pm. Enjoy a summer evening in the Gardens with live music and art on display. All ages. Featuring Music by The Marcus Elliot Quartet and artistic friends. 5:30-8:30pm. Enjoy a summer evening in the Gardens with live music and art on display. All ages. $5.Cash bar and food available. Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. 888-383-4108.
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SAT, JULY 11, 2015 Art in The Garden- 1-3:30pm. Through Greening of Detroit, Grow and Eat hosted by Detroit Market Garden. For residents primarily from Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck communities. $ 5 or free for Greening of Det. members or if enrolled in Build a Garden Program. Register by email, education@greeningofdetroit.com.1850 Erskine, Detroit.
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THUR, JULY 16, 2015 Outdoor Photography– 7pm. Southeast MI Butterfly Association hosts Photographer, Brendon Weil (SEMBA Vice-Pres.) He will build upon last year’s presentation about butterfly & nature photography, in a workshop forum. Bring your camera.$3.Brenda’s Butterfly Habitat, 6414 Merriman , Westland. SembaButterfly.org. Wheat Free Recipe Exchange Night - 7:158:30pm. Join M.J. and Dr. D .for a night of informal discussion on wheat free diet recipes and cooking tips. Taste samples of wheat free cooking and baking. RSVP. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.
SAT, JULY 18, 2015 Majorly Useful Allergy and Asthma Treatments with No Side Effects Workshop – 10-11:30am. If you are looking for a drug free option to allergy and asthma symptoms, attend the workshop. Free. RSVP. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft, Livonia. 734-664-0339. Detroit, Remember When: Motor City Memories and Hometown Traditions Film – 3pm. Travel back in time & experience Detroit traditions that live on in rare films, old photographs, and fond memories in this extraordinary documentary. From Briggs Stadium to Boblo, Black Bottom to the Blvd., this 44 min., made-in-Det. doc.captures the spirit of the city. Free. Parking $ 6/day. All ages. Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward, Detorit. DetroitHistorical.org. 313-833-7935. Herbal Oils & Medicine – 6-8pm. A Greening of Detroit Program; Grow & Eat, hosted by Lafayette Greens Urban Garden. For residents primarily from Detroit, Highland Park & Hamtramck. $5 or free for Greening of Det. members or if enrolled in Build a Garden Program. Register by email, education@greeningofdetroit.com. 132 W Layette Blvd, Det.
SUN, JULY 19, 2015 Medicinal Herbs – 1-3pm. Workshop hosted by Detroit Farm and Garden. Free. 1759 21st Street, Detroit. 313-655-2344.
WED, JULY 22, 2015 Music & Art in the Gardens – 5:30-8:30pm. Enjoy a summer evening in the Gardens with live music and art on display. All ages. 5:30-8:30pm. Featuring Saxophonist, Deon Yates and Artist, Mick Mastal . Enjoy a summer evening in the Gardens with live music and art on display. All ages. $5.Cash bar and food available. Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. 888-383-4108.
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Slow Flow Yoga Class – 7-10pm. Interactive activity to help find your inner wisdom. All levels. Presented by Lisa Paskel, RYT. $40. Partial proceeds to Turning Point. Detroit Tough, 1244 Beech St, Detroit. 586-212-6881. Pressure Point Therapy for Stress Reduction -7-8pm. Experience this “hands-on” workshop taught by Dr. William Karl, to reduce muscle aches and knots resulting from stress. Free. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. 734-435-8220. Health Heart Workshop – 7:15-8:30pm. Join Dr. Greg and learn about vitamins & minerals that may help your heart with preventing disease. Call to register. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767. Essential Exercise- 8-9pm.Learn essential exercises to help you improve strength, balance and overall energy. Free. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. 734-435-8220.
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Music & Art in the Gardens – 5:30-8:30pm. Enjoy a summer evening in the Gardens with live music and art on display. All ages. 5:30-8:30pm. Featuring Don Middlebrook & The Pearl Divers and Artist, Randall Tanner . Enjoy a summer evening in the Gardens with live music and art on display. All ages. $5.Cash bar and food available. Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. 888-383-4108. Sweet Cravings- 7-8:30pm. Relationship between sugar and disease, combating cravings to build health. Free. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, PC, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. 734-435-8220.
YogaFest 2015 – (Through 8/2). Celebrate yoga, or unity, in all its divine manifestations. Classes, workshops, vendors, music and much more. $ 25 to $ 50 for day pass or $ 140 weekend pass. Song of the Morning Retreat, 9607 East Sturgeon Valley Rd, Vanderbilt. YogaFestMi.com. 989983-4107.
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SAT, JULY 25, 2015 Natural Remedies for Back Pain Workshop – 10-11:30am. Before you resort to back pain surgery, steroid injections or prescription painkillers, try highly effective, safe and natural remedies for back pain symptoms. Complimentary cold laser therapy for those who attend the workshop. This is the same cold laser used by professional sports teams. Free. RSVP. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft, Livonia. 734-664-0339. Hosanna Palooza – 11am-9pm. Christian music festival & craft show. Free. 9600 Leverne, Redford. Hosannatabor.org. 313-937-2424.
Bach Flower Remedies Intro Course – Bach International Education Program. Pre-Registration. Awakening-Hearts.com/ bach-courses.html. 734-726-4303.
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Slow Flow Yoga/Movement Class – 7-10pm. Painting activity to help you create your own painting that expresses your intentions or dreams. Take home your own healing watercolor art. All levels of artists & yogis. Partial proceeds to Turning Point. Presented by Dr. Annette Aquino, RYT. $40.Detroit Zen Center, 11464 Mitchell St, Hamtramck (entrance on Casmere). 586-212-6881
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Healthy, Beautiful Skin at Any Age – 7-8:15pm. Join Dr. D. for this new workshop, with discussion on the truths of skin care and the hidden cause behind fine lines and wrinkles plus hear about the dangers of harsh chemicals lurking in your products. Call to register. Free. . Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.
Detroit Farm and Garden Workshops AUGUST 16, 2015 - Fermentation SEPT 20, 2015 - Composting OCT, 18, 2015 - Fall Clean Up
looking ahead TLC Holistic Wellness AUGUST 11, 2015 -Using Super Foods to Remove Toxins from Tissues Workshop
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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. Donation Yoga -11:45am. All levels welcome in a serene studio with natural light. Be Nice Yoga, 4100 Woodward, Detroit. 313-544-9787.
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 Hot Yoga – 6-7:30pm. (also,Wed, 9-10:30am. and Fri, 4:30-6pm.). Come with an empty stomach; nothing to eat 2 hours prior to class. Drink plenty of water beginning hours before class time. Dress in tank top shirt; dress as if you were at the beach. $ 15 drop-in. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. 313-292-9642. Greater Health Walking Group -6-7:30pm. Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. 313-451-1278.
SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 1st and 3rd Tues of month. Free to Chamber members one buisness per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. WCCC-Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd – Conference Room 8, Taylor. Story Time – 10-11am. Stories for seniors, adults and children. Weekly themes. Jungle Juice Bar, 14929 Charlevoix, Grosse Pointe Park. 313571-3075
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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.
Greater Health Walking Group -6-7:30pm. Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. 313-451-1278.
Wild Wednesdays – Greenland Markets, best prices on fruits and vegetables. Locations in Dearborn & Dearborn Heights. SuperGreenlandMarket.com. 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.
Lunch Time Yoga Vinyasa- 12pm. Level l/ll (A). Heidi Miklos Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.
Music & Art in the Gardens – 5:30-8:3pm. Concert and art display. $ 5 & refreshments available for purchase. Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. 734-383-4108.
Canton Communicators Club – 6:30pm. Learn to become a better communicator and improve public speaking abilities! Fellows Creek Golf & Banq, 2936 S. Lotz Rd, Canton.
Community Share Dinner & Activities – 6pm. 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. “paywhat-you-can”. Allen Park Presbyterian Church, 7101 Park Ave, Allen Park. 313-383-0100. Poetry Unplugged – 8-11pm. Open mic and acoustic live with host Sky Covington. See/ hear some of Detroit’s most prolific poets and songwriters. $5. Harbor House, 440 Clinton, Detroit. 586-362-7460.
SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Thur. of month. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meet. per month. WCCCD Downriver Campus, EPAC rm 8 (upstairs). 21000 Northline, Taylor.
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Basic Computer Class – 10-11am. Presented by the Harper Woods Library. Call Mrs. Kent for more information. 19601 Harper, Harper Woods. HarperWoodsLibrary.org. 313-343-2575.
Circle of Light – 2-6pm. Experience the Art of True Light. Love offering. Dr. Keefa, 18734 Woodward, Detroit. SanKofaLife.org. 313-366-5250. Kid’s Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642 Ashtanga – 6pm. Yoga Shala & Wellness, 25411 W Warren, Suite D, Dearborn Heights. 313-278-4308
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.
Greater Health Walking Group -6-7:30pm. Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. 313-451-1278.
Belly Dancing- 6:15-7:30pm. $15. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. 313-292-9642.
Detroit Eastern Market /Detroit – 6am-4pm. Russell, between Mack & Gratiot. 313-833-9300. Tai Chi on The Ave – 8-9am. Balance, strength, flexibility & relaxation with Ted Cash. All ages. $5. Please call to confirm schedule. Detroit Fiber Works, 19359 Livernois, Detroit. 313-610-5111. Slow Flow Yoga – 9-10am. Pop-Up Yoga. $10 suggested donation. SocraTea & Artist Gallery, 71 Garfield, Ste 50, Detroit. Call in advance. 313-833-7100.
Yoga on the Terrace – 9:30-10:30am. Taylor Yoga hosts guided yoga suitable for all levels at Taylor Conservatory. Designed to strengthen the mind, body & spirit. $12. 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. 313-292-9642.
Mind, Body, Spirit Class – 10am. May be Tai Chi, or QuGong or chair Yoga. Classes are free but a donation is encouraged for the generous instructors who donate their time. Source Booksellers, 4240 Cass, Suite 105, Detroit. 313-832-1155. Jusuru -11am-12pm. Free. Dr. Keefa, 18734 Woodward, Detroit. SanKofaLife. org. 313-366-5250.
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Canton Farmers Market 500 N Ridge Rd 734-394-5375 9am-1pm
Island view Farmers Market 7200 Mack Ave 313-571-0937 Opens July 8th 4-7pm
Grosse Pointe Woods Farmers Market 20025 Mack Plaza Dr City Hall front lawn 313-343-2445 Opens July 14 10am-2pm
Melvindale DDA Farmers Market 18650 Allen Rd Public Library 313-820-2717 July 2-7pm
Lincoln Park Farmers Market Painters Supply, Fort St & Southfield Rd 313-427-0443 11am-4pm Redford Township Market at the Marquee 15145 Beech Daly Rd 313-387-2504 July 10am-3pm
Brownstown Farmers Market 21313 Telegraph 734-675-5911 Opens July 3 12-6pm Eastern Market 2934 Russell St 313-833-9300 9am-3pm Sowing Seeds Growing Futures Farmers Market 18900 Joy Rd 313-583-7773 x 108 Opens July 2 3-7pm
Wayne Farmers Market 3355 S Wayne Rd 734-786-8401 3-7pm Wayne State University Farmers Market 5401 Cass Ave 313-577-2398 Opens July 3 11am-4pm
Corktown Farmers Market 1236 Michigan Ave; Corner of Lodge Service Dr 313-444-9342 4-7pm Downtown Farmers Market at Lafayette Gardens 132 W Lafayette Blvd 11am-4pm Northville Farmers Market 195 S Main St 248-349-7640 8am-3pm Northwest Detroit Farmers Market 18445 Scarsdale St 313-387-4732 x 103 Opens July 4th 4-8pm Westland Farmers Market 36601 Ford Rd 3-7pm
Wyandotte Farmers Market Elm Street & First Street 734-720-1447 Opens July 11th 12-6:30pm Dearborn Farmers & Artisans Market 22100 Michigan Ave 313-584-6100 9am-2pm Downtown Allen Park Farmers Market Park Ave and Harrison Ave 313-928-0940 1-6pm Taylor Farmers Market Inside the Sheridan Center Open Air Pavilion (Heritage Park) 734-374-1450 Opens July 5th 11am-6pm
East Warren Farmers Market Corner of East Warren and Bishop St 313-571-2800 x 1131 10am-3pm
Oakland Ave Farmers Market 9354 Oakland Ave 313-649-7756 Opens July 7th 11am-3pm Plymouth Farmers Market 850 W Ann Arbor Trail 734-453-1540 7:30am-12:30pm Romulus Farmers Market 11147 Hunt St 734-942-7545 Opens July 1st 9am-2pm Shelby Farmers Market 49965 Van Dyke Ave 586-943-5785 9am-2pm West Park Farmers Market Kercheval, Grosse Pte Park 313-822-2812 ex 202 9am-1pm Windmill Farmers Market Livernois between Lodge Freeway 313-861-9626 9am-3pm
Eastern Market 2934 Russell St 313-833-9300 all year 6am-4pm Hamtramack Farmers Market 2860 Yemans St 248-303-4899 Opens July 7th 2-6pm Livonia Farmers Market at The Wilson Barn 29350 West Chicago 734-261-3602 8am-2pm
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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”.
Tw o Ye a r A c c e l e r a t e d 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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The 2015 season starts May 9th and runs thru Oct 24th and the Harvest Festival. Now accepting Snap benefits + double up food bucks. New group of Amish farmers will have grass fed meats and fresh goat cheese along with locally grown organic produce, honey, maple syrup, fresh baked breads, flowers, plants and Chef Kendall Mitchell will prepare recipes with in season produce and cooking demonstrations. Donation yoga class every week @ 9am, and free historic tours at 11am, meet at the front gates.
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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 9th thru Oct 24th.
HOLISTIC HEALTH NATURES REMEDIES DR DENISE ACTON, N.D.
734-645-4434 NaturesRemediesDR.com 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 Ann Arbor and Brighton. Call to schedule an appt today to get your health back on track.
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.
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Our firm specializes in interior revision, event production and editorial services; personal and corporate. We analyze, recommend and implement creative solutions to meet your requirements. Create . Consult . Coordinate.
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.
MUSIC A MAN NAMED HOOPER 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.
WELLNESS CENTERS DR. WILLIAM H. KARL, D.C., CERTIFIED WELLNESS DOCTOR KARL WELLNESS CENTER & CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
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 non-toxic and sustainable addendum to our programs. Call today and maximize your health potential!
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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 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.
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.
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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 WE KNEAD YOU! Body Relief 4U promotes USA quality and service! USA Military/Veterans, Firemen, Police, and Emergency Responders receive a gratuity foot soak with mention of this ad! Local Art available. Body Relief 4U, 16060 Eureka Rd, Southgate (734) 324-8840, BodyRelief4U.com.
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VOLUNTEERS WANTED WORLD MEDICAL RELIEF SEEKING VOLUNTEERS - 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. HOME FUREVER • Volunteers and foster homes needed • Dog food • Disinfectant • Paper towels • Call to arrange pickup Marilyn at 313-645-4399 SHELTER TO HOME • Volunteers and foster homes needed • Canned cat food (any brand) • Cat sized pet beds • Kitty litter • Bleach • Cleaning supplies • Laundry detergent • Drop off on Saturday from 12-5 • or in bins on front porch • Also drop off used shoes (they get paid for pounds of shoes donated, bin on front porch) 266 Oak Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192 (888) 908-2277
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Furnished massage therapy room in Plymouth by half day $25, full day $50 or $500 per month. Ideal for a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Acupucnturist, Esthetician type.Call Diane 734-834-7764
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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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Contact: Mary Anne, Event Coordinator 586-943-5785 cell/text • maryannedemo@gmail.com www.PackardEvents.org Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site
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