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ecently, while driving home down our street, I happened to notice three houses in a row, including my own, had pets sitting in the front windows! It was the cutest thing. The first two were little dogs, and I’m sure that when their pet guardians arrived home, they ran to the door so happy to see them. Even though my rescue cat might not actually run to the door, she does at least acknowledge that that I have entered her house. Once I greet her, she proceeds to meow all sorts of things that I suspect might be the equivalent of her telling me about her day? At the risk of sounding like a crazy cat lady, I feel like we kind of understand each other. Pets can bring so much unconditional love to a household. There are several local pet adoption events listed in our pet calendar this month, and I hope that you’ll consider opening up your home to a rescued pet, or possibly serve as a foster home. The Dearborn Animal Shelter launched a new pet behavior helpline which is, 313-355-7553, along with corresponding email addresses, HelpMyCat@DearbornAnimals.org and HelpMyDog@ DearbornAnimals.org. The purpose of the new outreach service is to give pet owners in the community a place to get some guidance for minor behavioral issues with their furry family members. What a wonderful resource! I started watching a TV show, ‘My Cat from Hell’, with Jackson Galaxy who is a pet behaviorist, and even though most of the cases are pretty extreme, I really learned a lot from the show. I enjoyed it so much that I went on and read his book, Cat Daddy: What the World’s most Incorrigible Cat Taught Me About Life, Love, and Coming Clean. It’s a book that I would strongly recommend, even if you don’t consider yourself a ‘cat person’. Coming up, on Sunday afternoon the 20th, from 1-5 p.m., is the 2016 Wedding Show at the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site. This is an intimate gathering of about 50 vendors that are acquainted with this lovely venue. It’s a convenient opportunity to meet with many different vendors and learn about multiple services, all in one place. Plus, it’s a great way to check out the venue itself (free admission). It’s really a beautiful location and a blank canvas where you can create the event of your dreams, whatever they might be. Natural Awakenings Detroit will be at the Dearborn Women’s Expo again this year. 100% of the proceeds raised benefit the Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan, in loving memory of Brittany Crawford. The event takes place on Sunday, March 13th, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. We hope you’ll stop by and say hi and help support this wonderful event. “Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu Sanskrit” - May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all. Source: Jivamuktiyoga.com

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newsbriefs What are the Chakras?

ichigan Massage Professionals in Garden City is hosting a Chakra Journey Workshop, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., March 19. The workshop will be led by Reiki Masters, Pam Boesen and Nancy Johnson, who will explore the basics of the chakra system. Following an overview of the chakras, insight will be gained into each of the seven chakras from root to crown. Participants will learn some ways to activate and balance chakras, including the use of a few basic yoga poses for each chakra. The session will conclude with a meditation, integrating the chakras, which will leave a feeling of peace and balance. Attendees are asked to bring a yoga mat or blanket for the brief, gentle yoga within the workshop. Michigan Massage Professionals assists clients with relieving stress and pain with licensed therapists and Energy Work is also available. Cost: $ 15. Michigan Massage Professionals, Suite 105, 6755 Merriman Rd, Garden City. To register, call 313-268-0101 or email njohnsonspirit@gmail.com. MMP.MassageTherapy.com.

Glass Eggstravangza

he Fifth Annual Eggstravangza is coming to Dearborn from 10 a.m. To 5 p.m., March 4 and 5. The Glass Academy is presenting the show and sale which is suitable for all ages. This family event gets everyone excited about glass blowing, as they view live demonstrations in the studio all day during the show. The show features The Glass Academy’s signature Glassy Chicks, a stylized spring bird with thin metal legs. There will also be striped, spotted and speckled glass eggs, and the classic Nest Bowl, a Glass Academy original collectable glass bowl. Each of the Glassy Chicks have a tag with its name and special birth certificate from the day it was ‘born’. They are available in three sizes with a matte or glossy finish, thin metal legs and two traditional Murinni eyes. “They really have tons of personality” says Master Glass Artist, Chris Nordin, a co-owner of the Glass Academy. Judy Elmore, the staff event manager says “a great way to shop, get personalized attention and a special limited edition surprise from the studio” is to attend the event preview party, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., March 3. “Handcrafted items are all the rage in lifestyle magazines, and our products are proven winners”, comments Co-owner, Michelle Plucinsky. “We’ve been family owned and operated since 1991 so we’ve developed a large clientele in the Tri-State area who collect and share our work” continues Plucinsky. The Glass Academy is a 14,000 square foot working studio used for private and public events that educate and entertains the general public about the glass arts thru tours, demonstrations, and hand-on classes. The studio features a gallery, large demo space, classroom table, and free parking. It is also the corporate office for Furnace Design Studio and the Royal Glassmakers. Cost: Sat./Sun. event is free. Preview Party $ 50. 25331 Trowbridge, Dearborn. For more information or to register for preview party, visit GlassAcademy.com or call 313561-4527.

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Growing Great Gardens

good way to kick off a new season of growth is to join the informative and fun events at the Eight Annual Growing Great Gardens day, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., March 12 This partnership between The Taylor Conservatory Foundation, Taylor Garden Club, and the Wayne County Community College District-Downriver Campus, promotes horticulture education with four inspirational speakers, optional Lunch & Learn and an extensive GardenMarket with horticulture related products. The four keynote speakers include Horticulturalist from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Scoot Beuerlein who will speak on “Why We Garden and Plants Too Good To Be Rare’, Joe Tychonievich, Plant Breeder and Author from Greensparrow Gardens, ‘Think Outside the Hosta: Cool Alternatives to Shade’, Ed Blondin, garden designer and educator from Hortulus Garden,

‘Dirty History; Bringing Paradise Home’, and Susan Martin, perennial expert and garden writer with Gardener Sue’s News, ‘If You Could Only Choose One: The Gold Standard’. Master Gardeners can earn education five hours and if partaking in the lunchtime Bonus class with Beuerlein; ‘How to Become a Better Gardener Faster’, six hours. Listen, learn, shop, and network with friends on this fun-filled and interesting day plus there will be door prizes and raffle tickets available. Wearing green is encouraged in honor of upcoming St. Patrick’s Day. Morning beverages and snacks are provided and a choice of a bag lunch is available. Cost: $45.Location: 21000 Northline Rd, Taylor. For more information and to register, visit TaylorConservatory.org or call 313-715-8316 or 888-383-4108.

newsbriefs First Ever - Seed Saturday Detroit

otary Club of Detroit is sponsoring Seed Saturday Detroit, between 9 a. m. and 4 p.m., March 12. This grassroots event was inspired by a well established Canadian (seed exchange) model and will provide information and materials on organic/urban farming, perennial gardening and native plant gardening. Detroit farmers, gardeners, and native plant enthusiasts will be featured. Also, topic-themed vendors will be selling related products and there will be raffle items and free seeds. The event, which is open to everyone, will allow participants the ability to network and learn about working groups dedicated to entrepreneurial, health, community building and beautification efforts in the city. It is for all who wish to understand and be involved in the greening movement in Detroit. Additionally, there will opportunities to sign-up to volunteer with the organizations of your choice. For those who are not active gardeners or outdoor enthusiasts already, there will be firsthand accounts of exciting developments, both grassroots and professional which impact the health and well being of citizens. The presentations will include all aspects of gardening, conservation, beekeeping and more in both Detroit the entire Southeastern Michigan area. The keynote presentation will be given by City of Detroit’s new Planning Director, Maurice Cox and he will speak about land use in the city, the promotion of green space, support of neighborhoods, and his expertise which brought him to Detroit. The three breakout sessions, each with several speakers, include over 18 experts from Keep Growing Detroit, D-Town Farm, Earthworks Urban Farm, Recovery Park, The Greening of Detroit, Detroit Future City, Brightmoor Gardens, Belle Isle Nature Zoo, Rose Pest Solutions, Detroit Dirt, The Garden Detroit, Michigan Natural Features Inventory, Eastern Market, Rotary Native Garden and Smith Group JJR, Garden Design, and Monarch Watch, The seed exchange program and seminar promotes the local conservation of heritage varieties of garden plants, native species, plus flower and field crops. The Rotary Club of Detroit was founded in 1910 and is club number sixteen in the world of Rotary International. They meet Wednesday noon at the Detroit Athletic Club in Detroit. Proceeds of this event are directed to the Detroit Rotary Foundation to fund charitable grants and service projects. Cost: $10. Location: Wayne State University’s Student Center Building, 5221 Gullen Mall, Detroit. W. S. U. Parking Structure #2. For more information and tickets, visit SeedSatrudayDetroit.com or contact Mebby Pearson at Melvadean. Pearson@gmail.com.

Tree Huggers Make a Comeback

aper Culture, an online ecostationery company rooted in design and sustainability, offers fresh, innovative designs printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper; the only online company that does this. The company also plants a tree for every order, pledging to plant one million trees, and also infuses sustainability into its everyday practices. They stress the importance of trees: • Planting trees around your home, community, or in national forests helps fight climate change. Through photosynthesis, trees absorb CO2 and other pollutants, then store the carbon and emit pure oxygen. • A mature leafy tree produces as much oxygen in a season as 10 people inhale in a year. • Rain forests produce over 40% of the world’s oxygen. • Just one-ton of 100% postconsumer recycled paper saves seven thousand gallons of water, 17 mature trees and three cubic yards of landfill space. • Three trees placed around a home reduce air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and energy use by 30%. • In keeping with these with their tradition to assist the environment with Paper Culture also offers eco-friendly wall art, including handcrafted panels made from bamboo and non-toxic, recycled cloth wall decals versus the more common PVC decals. For more information, visit PaperCulture.com.

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newsbriefs Herbology Class Starting Soon

he very-popular herbolgy class, All About Herbs, will begin Wednesday evenings from April 20 through June 8, between 6 p.m, and 8 p.m., at Wholistic Training Institute in Detroit. This is the first of several classes designed to jump start or expand a career path in Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. This is a great class for those who are interested in finding out more about the hundreds of herbs that are in common use across the United States and around the world as natural remedies and the systems of the body they benefit. It is also ideal for those who want to take the first step in becoming herbalists, want to make money through employment, product distribution, network marketing, herbal consulting or development of herbal remedies and from those who want to understand what they are buying in health food stores or entrepreneurs who want to create products to go into health food stores. The class will cover the purposes of herbs that have been used since the beginning of recorded history. Americans spend billions of dollars annually on alternative health care products, services and remedies of all kinds and significant amounts are being invested in herbal remedies that are safe and effective in preference over those that have serious dangerous side effects that may cause permanent injury or death. Class participants will learn about which herbs are best and what forms they should be used as teas, extract, ointments, salves, poultices, and more. The classes will proceed from beginning to advance levels with special studies in aromatherapy, Bach Flower Remedies and marijuana as medicine. The Wholistic Training Institute is Detroit’s first school of Naturopathy and plans to train learners who want to find innovative solutions to the myriad of health concerns that are prevalent in Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park and other cities particular among underserved populations where health disparities are high and financial resources are low. Natural, low cost and readily available herbs may be just what is needed to provide answers to health problems as well as jobs, additional income and new businesses for millions in an emerging industry that is growing steadily. Some classes will be offered online and through distance learning courses in addition to those held at the Wholistic Training Institute. Participants will receive a certificate of completion for each course. The Wholistic Training Institute is licensed by the State of Michigan for 96 courses and over 3200 hours of training. Participants will receive a certificate of completion for each course. Applications are currently being accepted for students, instructors, interns, assistant instructors, marketing and administrative staff. Also, scholarships in various amounts are available. For more information, visit WholisticTrainingInstitute.com. Or call (TuesdaySaturday), 313-255-6155.

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Natural Health Classes at Monroe Community College

atural Health Classes are being offered through Lifelong Learning Program at Monroe Community College from March to May. Classes include: Natural Dental Care, Homeopathic Remedies and Use of Essential Oils, Heart Health, Protecting Yourself Against Cancer, Autism, ADHD and Food Allergies, GMO’s, Women’s Health, Sugar and Diabetes, Healthy Living in Today’s World and All Disease Starts in the Gut. The classes will be taught by Teresa Edmunds, a certified Health consultant. Edmonds says “Theses classes are very informative and a lot of fun. We cut through the confusion about how to stay healthy, it isn’t hard once you understand some basics.” The classes will focus on real food, toxins we are exposing ourselves to, as well as regaining and protecting your health. Students will come away with an understanding how food has changed, what real food is and how to eliminate toxins. Courses include handouts to build a healthy living manual that will benefit both the student and their family. “These classes are great for everyone, students always come away with new knowledge” continues Edmonds. The Lifelong Learning Office provides educational opportunities for adults in a wide range of noncredit, non-degree programs. Through the Lifelong Learning schedule of classes, a variety of classes and programs are offered for professional development in business, computers, construction/real estate, industrial technology, medical skill training, and professional relicensure. Personal interest, crafts/hobby, sports/ recreation, and health/wellness classes are also offered for individuals seeking personal development and leisure activities. Form more information, visit MonroeCCC.edu. (See Schedule). 734384-4127 or email, theresaedmunds@ hotmail.com.

newsbriefs New Book from Metro Detroit Author

ourtney Conover’s new book, Mommie Straightest: On frizz, frustration, and how my baby girl taught me to finally embrace my naturally curly hair was recently published on Amazon.com. According to Conover, this book tells a 100% true story of how she spent the first 38 years of her life; trying to make her hair something it wasn’t. That is until, her two-year-ole daughter, Kennedy essentially prompted her to stop running from away from her self. Conover shares everything in the book, including the number one thing she’s thing she has learned since wearing her natural curls, including “the products I absolutely cannot live without, and I also share my and Kennedy’s complete hair regimens” says Conover. “If you have curly hair, this book is for you; if you have

straight hair, this book is for you; if you’ve ever wanted desperately to change something about yourself – even though that something makes you unique, then this book is for you“ continues Conover. Conover , a University of Michigan graduate and former television reporter, Conover is a writer, certified yoga instructor and self-professed lover of curls who is always on the quest to find another Holy Grail product for her wash and goes. She is married to former NFL offensive lineman Scott Conover and they are the proud parents of a son, Scotty, Jr., and a daughter, Kennedy. They reside in Metro Detroit. For more information, visit CourtneyConover.com and to purchase the book, visit http://amzn.to/1omORSd.

Wedding Show at Historic Site

ackard Proving Grounds Historic Site, in Shelby Township is hosting their second Wedding Show, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., March 20. “There will be caterers, florists, hotels, DJ’s. equipment and linen rental companies, photographers, event planners, bakeries, and more” states Mary Anne Demo, show coordinator. There will opportunities to “chat with couples who will share their wedding experiences at the Packard, plus the ability to discover lots of great local sources for wedding products and services.” continues Demo. Food sampling, live music and a complementary info bag complete with a vendor contact information are some additional perks of the show. “This is also a great way to check-out the venue” mentions Demo. Cost: Free. Location: 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township. PackardEvents. org. 586-943-5785.

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ead and neck cancers include cancers of the mouth, throat (pharynx and larynx), sinuses and salivary glands. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, more than 55,000 Americans are diagnosed with head and neck cancer, and almost 13,000 die from these diseases annually. A study from the University of Alabama and the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center found that a magnolia herb extract called honokiol may treat these cancers. It tested human cancer cell lines in the laboratory from different parts of the body, including the mouth, larynx, tongue and pharynx. The researchers found that the honokiol extract halted the growth of each of these cancer cells and induced cell death. Lead researcher Dr. Santosh K. Katiyar and his colleagues wrote, “Conclusively, honokiol appears to be an attractive, bioactive, small-molecule phytochemical for the management of head and neck cancer, which can be used either alone or in combination with other available therapeutic drugs.”

Probiotics Reduce Aggressively Negative Thoughts

ecent research from the Netherlands’ Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition has discovered that negative and aggressive thinking can be changed by supplementing with probiotic bacteria. The triple-blind study followed and tested 40 healthy people over a period of four weeks that were split into two groups; one was given a daily probiotic supplement containing seven species of probiotics and the other, a placebo. The subjects filled out a questionnaire that measured cognitive reactivity and depressed moods using the Leiden Index of Depression Sensitivity, which measures negative and depressed thinking. After four weeks, the probiotic group showed significantly lower scores in aggression, control issues, hopelessness, risk aversion and rumination, compared to the placebo group. “The study demonstrated for the first time that a four-week, multispecies, probiotic intervention has a positive effect on cognitive reactivity to naturally occurring changes in sad mood in healthy individuals not currently diagnosed with a depressive disorder,” the researchers concluded.

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Apple Munching Makes for Healthier Shopping

ating an apple before buying groceries may help consumers make healthier shopping decisions. This was the finding of three studies on healthy food purchasing conducted by Aner Tal, Ph.D., and Brian Wansink, Ph.D. In the research, published in the scientific journal Psychology and Marketing, 120 shoppers were given an apple sample, a cookie sample or nothing before they began shopping. The researchers found those that ate the apple purchased 28 percent more fruits and vegetables than those given the cookie, and 25 percent more fruits and vegetables than those given nothing. A related study by Tal and Wansink investigated virtual shopping decisions. After being given a cookie or an apple, 56 subjects were asked to imagine they were grocery shopping. They were shown 20 pairs of productsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one healthy and the other unhealthyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and asked to select the one they would buy. Consistent with the results of the first study, those that ate the apple most often chose the healthy option.

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Losing Pancreatic Fat Reverses Diabetes

study from Newcastle University, in England, has found that losing fat content in the pancreas can alleviate Type 2 diabetes. The researchers tested 18 obese people between the ages of 25 and 65 that were diagnosed with diabetes alongside a control group that were not. Subjects received gastric band surgery before eating an appropriately healthful diet for eight weeks. During this time, subjects in both groups lost an average of nearly 13 percent of their body weight and around 1.2 percent of their body fat. More importantly, the diabetes group lost about 6.6 percent of triglyceride pancreatic fat, or about 0.6 grams. The weight loss and loss of triglyceride fat from the pancreas allowed the patients to produce normal amounts of insulin. Professor Roy Taylor, the head researcher of the study, says, “For people with Type 2 diabetes, losing weight allows them to lose excess triglyceride fat out of the pancreas and allows function to return to normal.”

Channel-Surfing Couch Potatoes May Lose Cognitive Skills

esearchers from the University of California at San Francisco, working with the Veterans Affairs Medical Center and other research agencies, have found that watching television may affect cognition, specifically as it relates to executive function and processing speeds. The study followed 3,247 people over a 25-year period, beginning in their early adult years. Those that frequently watched television during their early adult years had a 64 percent higher incidence of poor cognitive performance compared to less frequent television watchers. This was after adjusting results for the effects of many other known lifestyle factors that affect cognition such as smoking, alcohol use and body mass index. The effects of television watching worsened when combined with reduced physical activity during young adult years. Those with low physical activity and a high frequency of watching television were twice as likely to have poor cognition compared to those that had low television viewing combined with high physical activity during that period.

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Metal and Mineral Imbalances May Produce Migraines

esearch from Turkey’s Yüzüncü Yil University has concluded that migraines may be linked with higher levels of heavy metals in the blood and deficiencies in important minerals. The research tested 50 people, including 25 diagnosed with migraines and 25 healthy control subjects. None of those tested were taking supplements, smoked, abused alcohol or drugs or had liver or kidney disease or cardiovascular conditions. Blood tests of both groups found that those with frequent migraines had four times the cadmium, more than twice of both the iron and the lead and nearly three times the levels of manganese in their bloodstreams compared to the healthy subjects. In addition, the migraine group had about a third of the magnesium, about 20 times less zinc and almost half the copper levels compared to the healthy group. “In light of our results, it can be said that trace element level disturbances might predispose people to migraine attacks,” the researchers stated.

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Court Overrules Law Gagging Animal Abuse Probes U.S. District Court Judge B. Lynn Winmill has written that in a pivotal case of animal cruelty undercover reporting, the Idaho Dairymen’s Association responded to the negative publicity by drafting and sponsoring a bill in a class known as Ag-Gag legislation that criminalizes the types of surreptitious investigations that expose such violent activities. Seven other states currently have similar Ag-Gag laws on the books. Winmill declared the law unconstitutional in his decision, stating that its only purpose is to “limit and punish those who speak out on topics relating to the agricultural industry, striking at the heart of important First Amendment values.” The law was deemed to violate the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment, “as well as preemption claims under three different federal statutes,” cites Winmill. “This ruling is so clear, so definitive, so sweeping,” says Leslie Brueckner, senior attorney for Public Justice and co-counsel for the plaintiffs in the case. “We couldn’t ask for a better building block in terms of striking these laws down in other states.” Source: Food Safety News

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The food truck industry is good for a quick, cheap meal or even a gourmet meal, but emissions from these portable feasts are a growing concern, given the estimated 3 million trucks that were on the road in 2012. New York state has launched an initiative to put 500 energy-efficient, solar-powered carts on city streets this summer. A pilot program gives food truck vendors the opportunity to lease the ecocarts for five years at little to no extra cost. They are expected to cut fossil fuel emissions by 60 percent and smog-creating nitrous oxide by 95 percent. If the technology was implemented nationwide, it could spare the atmosphere an enormous carbon footprint. Conventional mobile vendors may spend more than $500 a month on fossil fuels; in addition to the gasoline consumed in driving, truck lighting and refrigeration systems are powered by diesel generators and propane fuels the grills, sometimes all running up to 10 hours a day. The annual nationwide load can add up to hundreds of billions of pounds of carbon dioxide per year. Source: EcoWatch.com

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hink of maple syrup as a health food? Probably not, but true maple syrup does have some characteristics that may be quite beneficial. According to OrganicFacts.net, “The nutrients found in maple syrup include energy, water, protein, fat, carbohydrates, and sugars. In terms of minerals, it contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus sodium, potassium, and zinc. Vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and B6 are also found in maple syrup. The various health benefits of maple syrup can be attributed to the presence of various vitamins and minerals that are present in it.” In 2014, Kiri Tannenbaum who holds an M.A. in food studies from New York University and is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Paris, wrote an article for Food Network, saying “ maple syrup is not only high in antioxidants, but every spoonful offers nutrients like riboflavin, zinc, magnesium, calcium and potassium.” Additionally, of the many studies researching maple syrup, one even found it contains over 24 different antioxidant substances. The zinc in maple syrup may assist with heart health plus it is also said to be useful for a healthy reproductive system; especially the prostate gland as reductions in levels of minerals increase risks of disorders such as prostate cancer, thus, consuming foods that keep up levels of required minerals may help. Maple syrup is also said to be a good source of magnesium which plays a part in keeping a healthy immune system. In a Health. com article by Leslie Barrie, she mentions “syrup contains

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Meaty Truths Choosing Meat that’s Sustainable and Safe by Melinda Hemmelgarn

n his essay The Pleasures of Eating, Wendell Berry, a Kentucky farmer and poet, writes: “If I am going to eat meat, I want it to be from an animal that has lived a pleasant, uncrowded life outdoors, on bountiful pasture, with good water nearby and trees for shade.” He, like a growing number of conscious eaters, wants no part of the industrial meat system in which animals are raised in concentrated animal feeding operations. Media coverage has helped educate consumers previously unaware of how their food is produced and why it matters. The documentary film Food Inc., as well as books like Fast Food Nation, by Eric Schlosser and The Chain, by Ted Genoways, describe common livestock industry practices that mistreat animals, pollute water and air, endanger workers and threaten public health. With increased understanding of the connections between diet and health, climate, environment and social justice, even many Americans that still like the taste of hamburger and steak have sided with Berry; they want sustainably raised, humane and healthful red meat.

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latest nutritional science. In 2015, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee attempted to include the concept of sustainability. The committee, which included top nutrition scientists, defined sustainable diets as “a pattern of eating that promotes health and well-being and provides food security for the present population while sustaining human and natural resources for future generations.” It made the case that a diet higher in plant-based foods and lower in animalbased foods both promotes health and protects the environment—resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions, and less energy, land and water use. But political pressure from the livestock industry prevailed, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell jointly announced, “We do not believe that the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the appropriate vehicle for this important policy conversation about sustainability.” Instead, they advised the committee to focus solely on nutritional and dietary information. In her book Food Politics, nutritionist and author Marion Nestle explains that recommendations to decrease consumption have never been popular with the food industry.

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Risky Hormones and Antibiotics Mike Callicrate, a St. Francis, Kansas, rancher educated in the industrial model of meat production, is considered an expert on its negative consequences. He served as an advisor for Food Inc., and Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Callicrate observes, “The same chemical compounds that athletes are banned from using in baseball are used to produce our food animals, which our children eat in the hot dogs at the ballgame.” According to the USDA, about 90 percent of feedlot cattle receive hormone implants to promote growth. Yet the European Union Scientific Committee on Veterinary Measures Relating to Public Health reports that the use of natural and artificial growth hormones in beef production poses a potential risk to human health, espe-

Because climate change is accelerating and is already causing a multitude of adverse effects, and the footprint of our current food system is massive, we urgently need to create a national food supply that is both healthy and sustainable. ~Dr. Walter Willett, Harvard School of Public Health cially among children. Concerns about growth-promoting drugs led the American Academy of Pediatrics to call for studies that directly measure their impact on children through milk and meat. The President’s Cancer Panel Report on Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk also states, “Growth hormones may contribute to endocrine disruption in humans.” Their dietary recommendations include choosing meat raised without hormones and antibiotics.

Rising Resistance Antibiotic resistance is now one of the world’s most critical public health problems, and it’s related to misuse of anti-

biotics in animal agriculture. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Antibiotic resistance— when bacteria don’t respond to the drugs designed to kill them—threatens to return us to the time when simple infections were often fatal.” Veterinarian and food safety consultant Gail Hansen, of Washington, D.C., explains that bacteria naturally develop resistance anytime we use antibiotics. “The problem is overuse and misuse; that’s the recipe for disaster.” She explains that more than 70 percent of the antibiotics sold in the U.S. are not used to treat sick animals, but to promote growth and reduce the risk of infection related to raising animals in unsanitary, overcrowded spaces. A recent report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states: Adding antibiotics to the feed of healthy livestock “often leave the drugs ineffective when they are needed to treat infections in people.” The AAP supports buying meat from organic farms, because organic farming rules prohibit the nontherapeutic use of antibiotics. Stacia Clinton, a registered dietitian in Boston who works with the international nonprofit Health Care Without Harm, assists hospitals in both reducing meat on their menus and increasing purchases of meat from animals raised without antibiotics. The goal is to reduce the growing number of antibiotic-resistant infections that cost

Smarter Meat Choices by Melinda Hemmelgarn Choose certified organic meat. Organic certification prohibits antibiotics, added hormones and genetically modified (GMO) feed. Select grass-fed and grass-finished meats. Look for the nonprofit American Grassfed Association (AGA) certification, which ensures animals eat only grass and forage from the time of their weaning until harvest, and are raised without antibiotics or hormones (AmericanGrassfed.org). AGA standards apply to ruminant animals only: beef, bison, goat, lamb and sheep. Support Country of Origin Labeling. This mandates that retail cuts of meat must contain a label informing consumers of its source. The U.S. meat industry has worked to stop such labeling. Beware of misleading labels. “Natural” provides no legal assurance about how an animal was raised. “Vegetarian feed” may mean GMO corn and/or soy. (See Greener Choices.org.) Buy directly from family livestock farmers. Check out sites like Local Harvest.org and Tinyurl.com/Farmers MarketsDirectory. Pay attention to portions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture serving size weighs three ounces, about the same size as a deck of cards. Think of meat as a side dish and balance the rest of the plate with vegetables, leafy greens, beans and other legumes. Once a week, cut out meat. Participate in Meatless Mondays (Meatless Monday.org). Assume all retail meat carries bacteria that can cause food-borne illness. Practice safe food handling as directed on package labels. (Also see FoodSafety.gov and KeepAntibiotics Working.com.)

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hospitals and patients billions of dollars each year. A Friends of the Earth report, Chain but not in food production, Reaction: How Top Restaurants Rate on Reducing Use of Antibiotics in Their Meat is clearly absurd. Supply, revealed that most meat served by American’s top chain restaurants come ~Wendell Berry from animals raised in industrial facilities where they are fed antibiotics. Only two out of 25 chains, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread, report that the majority of their meat is raised without routine antibiotics. A recent study by Consumers Union also found antibiotic-resistant bacteria on retail meat samples nationwide. In California, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 27, making his the first state to ban the use of routine low doses of antimicrobial drugs that are medically important to humans to promote livestock weight gain or feed efficiency. The bill doesn’t go into effect until January 2018, but will contribute to making meat safer and antibiotic drugs more effective.

Red and Processed Meats Targeted Dietary advice to reduce the consumption of red and processed meats, regardless of how the animals are raised, is not new. Kelay Trentham, a registered dietitian in Tacoma, Washington, who specializes in cancer prevention and treatment, points out that joint reports from the World Cancer Research Fund International and American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) since 2007 have recommended restricting consumption of red meat to less than 18 ounces a week and avoiding processed meats. In 2015, the World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified processed meat (like hot dogs, ham, sausages, corned beef and beef jerky) as “carcinogenic to humans” and red meat (beef, veal, pork, lamb, mutton, horse and goat) as “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Risk increases with amount consumed, and the evidence is strongest for the relation of processed meats to colorectal cancer. Trentham explains some factors that make red and processed meats risky. “Heating or smoking meat creates cancer-causing compounds. Processed meats contain salts, nitrates and nitrites; a chemical mélange of preservatives that can

increase risk,” she says. Trentham and Karen Collins, a registered dietitian and advisor to the AICR, concur that the form of iron found in meat also contributes to cancer risk. Still, the IARC report recognizes, “Eating meat has known health benefits.” Meat is a rich source of protein and B vitamins, iron and zinc. Livestock feed further influences nutritional composition, with meat from cattle raised on pasture (grass) containing higher levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids compared to meat from animals fed grain. According to medical doctor and National Institutes of Health researcher Captain Joseph Hibbeln, consuming fewer omega-6 fatty acids and more omega-3s may be one of the most important dietary changes for cutting the risk of chronic diseases, reducing inflammation, improving mental health, enhancing children’s brain and eye development and reducing worldwide incidence of cardiovascular disease by 40 percent. When it comes to eating meat, the agricultural practices, quantity consumed, and methods of processing and cooking make a difference. It turns out that what’s good for the environment is good for animals and people, too. Melinda Hemmelgarn is an awardwinning registered dietitian, writer and Food Sleuth Radio host with KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO. Connect at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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hannon Hayes, farmer, nutritionist and author of The Farmer and the Grill: A Guide to Grilling, Barbecuing and Spit-Roasting Grassfed Meat… and for Saving the Planet, One Bite at a Time, says cooking grass-fed steaks at too-high temperatures, especially when grilling, is a common mistake. The West Fulton, New York, food expert describes how to achieve “a gorgeous sear on the outside, and a pink and juicy inside.” When working on a grill, light only one side. When hot, sear an inch-anda-quarter-thick steak for no more than two minutes per side, with the grill lid off. Make sure fat drippings don’t flare up flames, which will blacken and toughen the meat. After the sear, move the steaks to the unlit side of the grill and put the grill

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What prompted your examination of soil biology? In the 1960s, I first became alarmed at the rate of land degradation in Africa’s vast grasslands, which were turning to desert. Looking for a solution, I hit upon a profound relationship—that the grasslands, their soils, soil life, plants and animals had evolved symbiotically with large, grazing herbivores of many species and pack-hunting predators. As my inquiry led beyond Africa, I noticed that the same was true of similar ecosystems worldwide, including those of the U.S. Great Plains. Long ago, the Great Plains supported herbivores that traveled in immense herds for safety from predators. Where there are now approximately 11 large mammal species, there were once more than 50. The trampling of dung and urine, as well as grazing of such vast numbers constantly on the move, developed deep carbon-storing

and rain-holding soils that also break down methane. Only in the presence of large roaming herds of herbivores periodically working the surface soil does this happen; it works much like a gardener does, breaking bare surfaces and covering them with litter and dung. Only in this way do grasslands thrive.

Today’s conventional agriculture is producing more than 75 billion tons of dead, eroding soil every year—more than 10 tons for every human alive. The largest areas of the world’s land are either grasslands or former grasslands. Holistic, planned grazing to reverse desertification has gained support from thousands of individual ranchers, scientists, researchers, pastoralists and farmers. Currently, it is practiced on more than 30 million acres over six continents with encouraging success. The Savory Institute encourages and links locally led and managed holistic management hubs around the world, now numbering 30 in Africa, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Sweden, Turkey, the UK and U.S., with more forming every year.

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Being trained at a university to believe that grazing livestock causes land degradation blinded me to the deeper understanding that humans’ management of the animals, not the animals themselves, has been the problem. Historically, the healthiest soils in the world’s vast grain-growing regions were those that had supported the largest populations of natural wildlife and intact pack-hunting predators. We now have in hand a natural solution able to reverse U.S. and global desertification, which is contributing to increasing severity and frequency of floods and droughts, poverty, social breakdown, violence, pastoral genocide and mass movement into cities and across national borders. Restoring brilliant natural functions through holistic management of even half of the world’s grasslands has the potential to pull all of the legacy carbon out of the atmosphere, put it back into the ground where it belongs and keep it there for thousands of years. Livestock aided by holistic, planned grazing that mimics nature can return Earth’s atmosphere to preindustrial carbon levels while feeding people with cleaner meat. I can think of almost nothing that offers more hope for our planet for generations to come. In fact, it has so many benefits—including an eventual net cost of zero or less—that even if climate change wasn’t an issue, we should be doing it anyway.

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hree million cats end up in shelters every year, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Owners cite landlord restrictions or allergies in the family as leading reasons. Often, the animal is blamed for an easily fixed behavior problem; the Wake County Animal Center, in Raleigh, North Carolina, interprets rationales such as, “Kitty has a sensitive stomach [throws up] or pees under the bed [likely a urinary tract infection].” “I prefer to call such things issues, not problems. They’re often evidence of natural instincts that need to be redirected,” says Anne Moss, owner of TheCatSite.com, from Tel Aviv, Israel. “A vet visit will rule out physical concerns so you can move on to behavioral issues.” Once a cat’s adapted to living with humans, life becomes more pleasant for everyone. Cats can be trained. Dallas cat owner Bettina Bennett of WhichBoxMedia. com advises, “Start early, attach rewards and be consistent. Our four cats don’t scratch the furniture, come when called and know when it’s bedtime.” Clicker training works well, adds Becky Morrow, a doctor of veterinarian medicine who teaches at Duquesne University, in Pittsburgh. “I have 13 cats living in my home and a sanctuary housing 65 more. They’ve learned to walk on a leash and obey commands.”

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Dr. Jeff Werber, a Los Angeles veterinarian, has found that scratching furniture, biting people, nocturnal activity, throwing up and ignoring the litter box are the five most common complaints. Scratching lets Kitty leave her scent, stretch and shed old claws. He suggests, “Get a scratching post, but don’t put it in an-out-of-the-way location. Cats like to be where we are. Start with it in the center of the room and gradually move it to the corner.” Measure how tall a cat is when standing on her hind legs with front legs fully extended. Get a post that is half again as tall so she can really stretch. Gently rub her paws on the post first, and then dab on a bit of catnip as added enticement. Cats don’t like unfamiliar textures, so avoidance training tools can include laying aluminum foil or backing-side-up carpet runners over furniture arms and cushions plus double-sided sticky tape at the corners to preserve upholstery. When humans become a target for a cat’s pounces, use toys as decoys. A short play session will satisfy their desire to hunt. Leave curtains open so she can see outside, clear shelves for climbing and have a cat tree or window shelf for optimum viewing. A nearby bird feeder will hold a feline’s attention for hours. Werber advises, “For undisturbed household sleep, get the cat toys out about an hour before your bedtime.

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Fifteen minutes of play will tire a pet. Let him calm down and then feed him. A full cat is a sleepy cat.” Some cats nibble, while others gulp food and then throw up. The recommended antidote is to feed smaller amounts several times a day. Cats should eat both dry and wet food to get carbohydrates and meat, Werber advises. Throwing up can be a sign of hairballs, even if unseen. Put the cat on a natural hairball remedy once a day for four days, then two times a week, until the vomiting stops. A touch of non-petroleum jelly on the cat’s nose or a bit of fish oil or pumpkin in her food will work. When cats ignore the litter box, note what’s changed—the type of litter, location of the box, a lurking stray cat or the pet’s health. Arthritic cats find it hard to climb into a tall-sided box. Felines feel vulnerable when using the box, and like to know what’s around them—a lidless box makes them feel safer says Werber. The rule is to have one more litter box than there are cats. If the house is more than one story tall, food, water, beds and litter should be available on every level. “All cats should be kept indoors, microchipped and wearing a colorful collar and tags,” says Werber. Colors give birds fair warning if a cat ever goes outside. With time and attention, any cat can become an active, well-behaved family member. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring. com.

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or the second year in a row, students as St. Anselm School in Dearborn Heights, pulled out all the stops to raise funds and awareness for Dearborn Animal Shelter. They collected loads of supplies, toys, and food, plus raised over $ 700 during a Christmas raffle contest. Eighth grade students were the first-place winners. Friends For Dearborn Animal Shelter (FFDAS) and pup Hanna, made a special thank-you trip to the school, which happened to be during Catholic Schools Week. Additional schools are encouraged to get into the spirit of giving and may contact Aubrey at FFDAS. For more information, contact: Ahuff@DearbornAnimals.org or call 313-943-2697.

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earborn Animal Shelter recently launched a new pet behavior helpline, along with corresponding email addresses. The purpose of the this new program is to give pet owners in the community a place to get some guidance fore minor behavioral issues with their furry family members. According to Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter Executive Director, Elaine Greene, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having behavioral

issues is one of the leading manageable reasons we find people surrendering their pet to the Shelter. There are unavoidable reasons of course, like a relocation where pets are not allowed, sickness in the family or loss of employment, but behavior issues, if given proper guidance, can often be corrected. Sometimes people ask friends or family members, but are not sure where to turn for professional advice or are not able to afford training courses. Our goal is to give them some help, an option to connect with one of our team members who are skilled in offering cat and dog adviceâ&#x20AC;?. In preparation for the new helpline, Shelter staff members were trained through a grant program made possible by the Humane Society of the United State (HSUS). This program focuses on cat behavior issues; as many pet owners understand that there are dog training options available to them; but are not as familiar with finding cat behavior advice. Once the Shelter staff members completed their training, they decided to extend the helpline to dog owners as well, as they felt this service was important for dog family members, too. Certified Professional Dog Trainer for Dearborn Animal Shelter, Linda Thomas, will oversee the new helpline. Thomas has completed the HSUS training and many other certifications in her role for the organization. The helpline is free to callers and open to those who have pet family members, though recent Shelter adopters with any pet behavior issues and encouraged to continue their correspondence directly with their adoption counselors and not use this helpline service. The Dearborn Animal Shelter is operated by the Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter, a 501C3 nonprofit organization. There are also adoption, training, events, volunteering and donating opportunities available. For more information, visit DearbornAnimals.org/ contact/pet-behavior-helpline/ or DearbornAnimals. org, under the Contact Us section. Email at HelpMyCat@ DearbornAnimals.org or HelpMyDog@DearbornAnimals. org or call the helpline @313-355-7553. 313-943-2697. natural awakenings

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especially those with sports injuries. “It empowers them to take charge of their fitness,” he says. “Those standing or sitting all day at work may need it even more than athletes do to improve circulation and stimulate the nervous system.” While rollers can be administered to hamstrings and quadriceps by hand, he attests that the back is the most commonly targeted region, and suggests two corresponding maneuvers: Lie down with a foam roller under the neck at home. Gently roll it across to each shoulder blade, and then center it and roll it down to the buttocks; even to the hamstrings. Next, assume a squatting position against a wall and place a roller between the center of the back and the wall, gently rise up, and then sink down. It’s also possible do this at work in private. Baron and his colleagues believe that rollers are beneficial to use on the shoulders and arms of tennis players and baseball pitchers. “I like the metaphor of a chef rolling dough in the kitchen. With a similar motion, you’re kneading muscles and tendons, improvby Randy Kambic ing blood flow and circulation to sore areas,” he says. Jason Karp, Ph.D., the 2011 Indifor their clients. We’ve also seen an ore amateur and serious athviduals with Disabilities Education Act increase in popularity in gyms and fitletes, people wanting to ease Personal Trainer of the Year and creator ness clubs.” The trend is partly spawned stiffness due to sedentary work of his company’s Run-Fit certification and seniors are enjoying a new DIY way by their use in Pilates. Thompson adds, program, has seen the popularity of “Tech devices, now central to our daily to massage out the kinks at home that’s the devices on the rise with runners. lives, have changed the way we plan becoming recognized for its benefits by “People like gadgets” that can help and manage our workouts.” Yet, as with experts worldwide. them, he notes. “Runners get tight from other such equipment, users must be For the first time, flexibility and running, and rollers can help alleviate educated on how to employ the rollers mobility rolling ranks in the top 20 of that tightness. I know a lot of runners on their own. the American College of Sports Medithat swear by them.” Most rollers are available in cine’s annual Worldwide Survey of Karp, a California author of six smooth or ribbed textures in different Fitness Trends. Made predominantly of books, including Running for Women and sizes and densities. Sets include one foam and hard rubber, the rollers can his upcoming The Inner Runner, feels that for deep tissue rolling, self-myofascial “massage, relieve muscle tightness and rollers are especially well-suited for postmuscle spasms, increase circulation, ease release and trigger point relief, deworkout use. “The rollers are basically signed to aid muscles related to muscular discomfort and assist a form of self-myofascial release, which the back, hips, arms, glutes and in the return to normal activity,” helps relax muscles by putting pressure hamstrings. according to the organization’s Dr. Spencer H. Baron, president on tight areas to cause the muscle to relax Health & Fitness Journal, which via its reflex to tension,” he explains. of NeuroSport Elite, in Davie, notes a growing market for the It looks like this universally appliFlorida, was the 2010 National devices. cable and simple fitness tool will keep Sports Chiropractor of the Year Dr. Walter Thompson, proon rolling through this year and beyond. and served as a chiropractic phyfessor of kinesiology and health sician for the Miami Dolphins with Georgia State University, in Randy Kambic, in Estero, Florida, is a football team for 19 years. He Atlanta, was the lead author of freelance editor and writer for Natural starts patients out with rollers the survey. He says, “Personal Awakenings and other magazines. during office appointments, trainers have found that it works

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Eating a rich variety of plantbased foods is fast, easy and satisfying. ~LeAnne Campbell

Taste the Rainbow, Expand Your Palate with New Colorful Veggies by Judith Fertig

mericans’ vegetable habits are in a rut. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly 50 percent of the vegetables and legumes available in this country in 2013 were either tomatoes or potatoes. Lettuce came in third, according to new data released in 2015, advises Tracie McMillan, author of The American Way of Eating. Further, 87 percent of U.S. adults did not meet basic vegetable serving recommendations from 2007 through 2010, a fact cited in the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey. Yet, urban supermarkets overflow with a wealth of common and exotic vegetables, often displayed side-by-side: broccoli and broccolini, green bell and Japanese shishito peppers, and iceberg lettuce and leafy mâche, or lamb’s lettuce. Trying one new vegetable dish a week is a great way to increase our vegetable literacy, says functional medicine expert Terri

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Evans, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida. “Our diet should be 60 percent produce—40 percent vegetables and 20 percent fruit,” she says. “To keep this sustainable for the long term, we should eat what tastes good, not what we think is good for us. Some days, we crave the sweetness of carrots; other days, the bitterness of artichokes or the heat of hot peppers. Our bodies can tell us what we need.”

Keep Expanding Choices

Going Green. Dark green and slightly peppery arugula is good with a little olive oil and lemon juice. Finely shredded Brussels sprouts bulk up a mixed salad, while adding the benefits of a cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable. Instead of mineral-rich baby spinach, try baby Swiss chard, suggests Matthew Kadey, a registered dietician in Waterloo, Ontario. He also suggests microgreens, the tiny shoots of radishes, cabbage, broccoli and kale, all rich in vitamins C and E. Squash It. Varieties of summer and winter squash add color, body and flavor to one-dish meals, with the

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added benefits of B vitamins, magnesium and fiber. LeAnne Campbell, Ph.D., author of The China Study Cookbook, simmers a mix of fresh chopped vegetables including yellow summer squash or zucchini, and flavors with coconut and curry powder. Vegan Chef Douglas McNish, of Toronto, makes an okra and squash gumbo in the slow cooker. Sneak in a Smoothie. Change up a smoothie routine by swapping out the usual baby spinach for a blend of cucumber, apple and fresh mint, or else sweet potato and carrot, suggests Sidney Fry, a registered dietitian and Cooking Light editor, in Birmingham, Alabama. Snack Attack. An array of colorful vegetables served with dips and spreads can be an easy way to experiment with veggies. Carrots in deep red, vibrant yellow, purple and orange are delicious raw and supply beta-carotene, promoting eye health. Leaves from pale green Belgian endive spears are tender and crunchy. Orange or “cheddar” cauliflower has a more creamy

and sweet flavor than its pale cousin. “Colors equal health, and the more colors we eat, the better our overall health,” says Susan Bowerman, a registered dietitian, lecturer in food science and nutrition at California State Polytechnic Institute, San Luis Obispo, and co-author of What Color Is Your Diet? “We also have to be willing to try new foods or new varieties of foods, or maybe to prepare unfamiliar foods in a way that will make them taste good, so that we will be willing to add more plant foods to our diet.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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he colors found in fresh vegetables can indicate an abundance of necessary phytochemicals and nutrients. “Many people I see in my practice consume excess food, but have nutrient deficiency,” says Terri Evans, a functional medicine expert and doctor of Oriental medicine. Eating a variety of colorful vegetables can be part of the remedy. “Each color in a vegetable represents 10,000 micronutrients,” explains Evans. “The more colorful you make your diet, the happier your body will be.” She notes that supplements supply a lot of one nutrient, while vegetables gift us with tiny amounts of many requisite nutrients. According to the nonprofit Produce for Better Health Foundation, plant phytochemicals may act as antioxidants, protect and regenerate essential nutrients and work to deactivate cancer-causing substances. So, the more color on our plates, the better. Yellow and orange—in squash and some tomatoes—point to higher levels of vitamins C and A. The beta-carotene behind these colors is renowned for supporting healthy eyesight. Dark green—in leafy greens and cabbages—evidences higher levels of vitamins K, B and E. Chlorophyll creates the color and indicates its well-documented detoxifying properties. Red—in red bell peppers and tomatoes—indicates vitamin C. Lycopene, which provides the color, is widely associated with lowering the risk of prostate and breast cancers. Purple and blue—in radicchio, red cabbage and eggplant—deliver vitamins C and K. Anthocyanins that create the color are powerful antioxidants geared to keep us hearthealthy.

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Fostering Healthful Sleep by Stephanie Dodd

According to the American Psychological Association, up to 70 percent of children experience sleep disturbances that affect their emotional and physical well-being.

arents frequently awakened by a child’s interrupted slumber typically are torn between the need to care for their own health and that of their child. The goal is to meet everyone’s needs, so that adequate adult sleep doesn’t feel like child neglect. Solutions are feasible if the parent is emotionally equipped to feel continuing empathy for their little one and secure in their choices for resolution, regardless of setbacks or delays. Uncovering the real reasons that a child stays alert at bedtime or wakes during the night—such as inconsistent timing of sleep cycles, excessive fatigue, insufficient physical activity, hunger, pain, anxieties, inadequate downtime or a desire for continued interaction with a parent—is the first step. With so many variables, frustration can impede the workings of parental intuition, which is key to the process, as is testing individual possible solutions long enough to assess the result and then confidently move forward.

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Expecting a child to feel so empowered that they can fall asleep on their own is a good beginning. Lindsay Melda, of Atlanta, relates, “Our daughter used to wake us up by coming into our bed each night. Once I realized I was anxious about her sleeping alone in her room and was able to instead trust she was okay, she easily slept through the night, waking more rested. My own anxiety was causing her sleep disturbances.” Christine Gipple, of Oaklyn, New Jersey, a practitioner of non-violent communication, shares, “When my daughter is chatty at bedtime and I’m past ready for her to be in bed, I have to consciously pause, or I can snap at her, thus delaying bedtime. Granting myself just five minutes to reset myself and be present in the moment before I gently re-engage is critical to the outcome.” Such checking in with ourselves helps keep a parent thinking positively. Law of Attraction specialist Cassie Parks, of Denver, Colorado, advises, “When you focus on the feeling you desire once a child is peacefully asleep, rather than the feeling you want to move away from, your chances for success greatly increase.” Noting how we envision nighttime unfolding or creating a nighttime vision board can help focus and maintain these feelings.

Releasing Stress

One method parents have successfully used is the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). It involves light tapping on specific points along the body’s energy meridians, like the collarbone or between the eyebrows, often accompanied by attention to current thoughts and feelings, in order to restore a balanced feeling. Karin Davidson, of Media, Pennsylvania, co-founder of the Meridian Tapping Techniques Association, says, “Including tapping with a supportive nighttime routine can be a godsend. It can relieve distress, whatever its source, increase feelings of security and promote a peaceful transition

to sleep.” In clinical studies from the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare, EFT has been shown to counter the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol, contributing to decreased sleep disturbances. Marissa Wolf, of The Woodlands, Texas, relates, “We moved here from San Diego when my son was 34 months old. He was acting out in ways

Parents that model self-care help their children learn to care for themselves. ~ Sheila Pai, author, Nurturing You at night, he was back to his happy self. Last night, he simply went to bed and fell asleep. Now when I see his builtup emotions, I know we need to tap.” (To learn more about EFT methods, visit emofree.com.)

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I’d never seen before, mourning the loss of his routine. Within weeks after we started tapping before school and

Good nutrition is also important to healthy sleep. According to Health Coach Sarah Outlaw, owner of the Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey and an advanced Nutrition Response Testing practitioner, “Children may be devoid of minerals because of

the filtered water we drink. Supplementing with minerals like magnesium or enriching the diet with trace minerals, sea salt and mineral-rich bone broth will promote a healthy immune system, along with a nervous system programmed for sleep.” Outlaw also advises, “A whole foods diet is paramount to children’s health and sleep ability. Parents should limit or eliminate artificial flavors, sweeteners and sugar; preferably at all times, but at least an hour before bedtime.” When a parent takes the time to plan each step toward their goal of optimum sleep and feels secure in following through, they can create a personalized and consistent bedtime routine that fosters a sense of safety for children that feel heard and tended to and know what to expect. Children that gain the ability to naturally develop sleep skills reap lifelong health benefits. Stephanie Dodd is the author of the international bestseller, Good Baby, Bad Sleeper. She blogs at HeartCentered Sleep.com.

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The Eyes Tell Our Story

How Integrative Doctors See Into Whole-Body Health by Linda Sechrist

o poets, the eyes have long been known as windows to the soul. Systemically trained ophthalmologists, optometrists and functional medicine doctors see these organs as a potential indicator of high blood pressure, diabetes, stress-related effects and nutritional deficiencies, as well as sites for potential glaucoma and macular degeneration. The connection between overall health and eye health is rarely addressed during conventional eye exams, which are based on standard protocols for prescribing eyeglasses, drugs or surgery. Conventionally trained optometrists and ophthalmologists, lacking education in nutrition and alternative approaches, treat the eyes as isolated organs. In contrast, systemically oriented, holistic eye experts treat them as integrated parts of the whole body. Eye doctors like Marc R. Grossman, doctor of optometry, a co-founder of Natural Eye Care, Inc., of New Paltz, New York, and Edward C. Kondrot, a medical doctor and founder of the Healing the Eye & Wellness Center, in Fort Myers, Florida, take such a preventive and integrative approach. They recommend good whole foods nutrition, supplemented with antioxidants and plant-based formulations of omega-6 and omega-3 oils, together with adequate sleep and exercise. Key complementary treatments can be effective in improving sight and reversing some conditions. Grossman, also a licensed acupuncturist, explains in his book Greater Vision: A Comprehensive Program for Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Clarity how he incorporates the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of vision into his philosophy of eye care. At Somers Eye Center, in Somers, New York, he uses a full range of mind-body therapies, combined with conventional methods to address dry eye syndrome, nearsightedness, farsightedness, macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma.

Kondrot, a leading board-certified homeopathic ophthalmologist, uses a slit-lamp binocular microscope to examine the complex living tissue of the eyes. The author of 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight, he’s experienced in regeneration nutrition and maintains that our overall health impacts our vision. His toolbox includes multimodal protocols like homeopathy, detoxification, oxygen therapy, low-level microcurrent to stimulate cellular activity, palming (using the hands over closed eyes) and other alternative methods to reverse visual loss. He regularly uses the Myers’ cocktail, an intravenous therapy with a high concentration of B-complex and C vitamins, taurine (an amino sulfonic acid), trace minerals and zinc. “Regardless of your eye condition, regular eye exercises can increase eye muscle flexibility and support circulation for better delivery of oxygen, essential nutrients and the flow of energy to the eyes,” says Grossman. He notes that “Aerobic Exercise Protects Retinal Function and Structure from Light-Induced Retinal Degeneration,” a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience in 2014, was the first of its kind to link physical exercise with improved retinal health and prevention of common eye diseases. While Kondrot emphasizes that vitamins A, C, D and E are essential to eye health, particularly in preventing macular degeneration, he cautions that taking a supplement is no substitute for expanding the diet to include foods such as kale, spinach, parsley, collard greens, cooked broccoli, green peas, pumpkin and Brussels sprouts. All include lutein and zeaxanthin, two types of important carotenoids contained within the retina and found in the leaves of most green plants. Digestive enzymes, probiotics and the amino acid betaine are also necessary to facilitate better absorption of nutrients. Dr. Connie Casebolt, board certified in family medicine and founder of GFM Wellness, in Greenville, South Carolina, practices with a whole body-mind perspective and incorporates supplements in patient disease prevention and wellness plans. “As the eye is bathed in the same chemicals and nutrients as the rest of the body, eye conditions can be affected by problems affecting the rest

of the body,” she says. “Low adrenals can contribute to macular degeneration. Additionally, disruption of the energy flowing through acupuncture meridians related to teeth affected by root canals can also affect the eyes. “ She likes the book Whole Body Dentistry, by Mark Breiner, a doctor of dental surgery, because it includes numerous case histories of systemic illnesses, including eye disorders, that improve with better oral health. “Trying to sustain good health and avoiding

toxins such as tobacco and excess sugar can definitely help in maintaining good vision,” explains Casebolt. Sensitive, complex and composed of more than 2 million working parts, the eyes are their own phenomenon. Annual eye exams are important at every age to help us do what’s needed to maintain our precious gift of sight. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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or thousands of homeowners in “agrihoods” across the U.S., homegrown is a way of life. Planned developments incorporating neighborhood agriculture are sprouting up in record numbers, according to Ed McMahon, a senior resident fellow specializing in sustainability with the Urban Land Institute. He estimates there are a few hundred agrihoods nationwide, in all regions and at all price

points. “The trend is the convergence of several things, including a growing interest in local business, local food, healthy lifestyles and the foodie culture,” says McMahon. He adds, “Today’s developers have to differentiate their properties to survive, and farms have become the new golf course of real estate development.” Agriculture is a far lower-cost amenity that can even return a modest profit by

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selling its harvest to the community. Beyond food, agrihoods help grow community, a huge draw for those living in isolated suburban areas. In 2014, Abby and Michael Wheatfill moved their family to Agritopia, a planned community in Gilbert, Arizona, near Phoenix. Billed as an urban farm, the central feature of Agritopia’s 166 acres, knitting together commercial, agricultural and open space with 450 residential homes, is a working farm, with roving pigs, lambs and chickens, a citrus grove and rows of heirloom vegetables. Farm, family and community life are interwoven. The Wheatfills lease a plot in an on-site community garden. Other residents buy shares in the community supported agriculture project or purchase produce or eggs from the community farm on the honor system. “We especially love the narrow, tree-lined streets and wide porches, and that we can walk or bike to fun, locally sourced restaurants,” says

Michael, a technology consultant. Private backyards are small in favor of community space, nudging residents to meet each other, Abby says. The Cannery, in Davis, California, is one of the newest agrihoods and also one of the few that redeveloped an industrial tract. This 100-acre development, still under construction, will feature 547 new homes on the former site of a tomato processing facility, in addition to affordable rentals for low-income families. Its heart and soul is a working farm that will feed the community’s households and supply its restaurants. The Cannery is a pioneer in clean green energy, with solar-powered homes, connections for electric cars, and many other energy-conserving features. Thirsty homeowner lawns are prohibited in most of The Cannery’s mini-neighborhoods, but no home is more than 300 feet from public green space. Samrina and Mylon Marshall, both physicians in their mid-50s, will be among the first residents to move in this spring. “We like that it’s a green energy community featuring multigenerational living. We’re also big on eating locally and seasonally, so the urban farm was a key draw,” says Mylon. North Atlanta family Gil and Jeny Mathis and their two daughters, 12 and 14 years old, discovered Serenbe, a planned community in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, two years ago. Now it’s literally their second home. “It provides a different life for our children on weekends they couldn’t otherwise have. The community aspect has penetrated our lives in a way that we couldn’t have predicted,” says Gil. Both girls love it, and the younger sibling is lobbying to relocate there full time. The family likes the people Serenbe draws and the opportunities to engage with them, the consistent access to natural and organic food and its artist-in-residence program. Serenbe was the inspiration for the Olivette Riverside Community and Farm, a 346-acre, back-to-the-land project near Asheville, North Carolina. Its owners are transforming a

failed high-end gated community and adjacent historic farm along the French Broad River into an agri-centered development featuring a blueberry orchard, community gardens, vegetable farm and greenhouse. “It’s vital that we re-localize our food supply,” says Olivette co-owner Tama Dickerson. “One of the first things we did was to incorporate this farm and see what areas we could preserve, because what you keep is just as important as what you develop.” Future plans include hiking trails, artist live-work spaces, tiny houses, little free libraries and a K-8 school. Agrihoods aren’t solely for agriburbs. Creative public housing developers are bringing agriculture to high-density neighborhoods. The smoke-free Healthy High-Rise Arbor House, a 124-unit, low-income apartment in the Bronx, in New York City, features a 10,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse and a living lobby wall that grows organic vegetables for the community year-round. Residents can obtain a discounted share from the farm using SNAP benefits (food stamps) and take free classes in cooking fresh. Arbor House also allocates 40 percent of its rooftop crop harvests for the larger community. Agrihoods can take many forms, including those involving gardens cropping up in schools, parks and hospitals nationwide, as well as informal, guerilla gardens in vacant lots. Many cities, including Falls Church, Virginia, and Takoma Park, Maryland, have even changed local zoning laws so residents can keep chickens and bees in their backyards for eggs and honey, according to McMahon. “The era of the 2,000-mile Caesar salad has come to an end,” says McMahon, citing high transportation costs that make locally sourced food good for businesses and consumers alike. “The trend of growing food closer to home—in some cases at home—is here to stay.” Connect with April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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oloring books are no longer solely the domain of children. Immersion in this fun, creative pastime by adults even for just 30 minutes can constitute a focused meditation that relieves stress. Doctor of Psychology Nikki Martinez, in Chicago, says that famed psychotherapist Carl Jung believed coloring helps patients release anxiety. “It uses both sides of the brain and improves organizational and fine motor skills,” says Martinez. “After I underwent a major surgery, I was on bed rest for eight weeks, and adult coloring books were a lifesaver. They passed the time, were pretty and kept me in a constant state of calm. I devoured them.” Publishers Weekly reported combined 2015 sales of 1.75 million copies for the 10 bestselling adult coloring books through November. This trend was years in the making, originating when parents colored with their kids and sometimes on their own. Adults around the world now join coloring book clubs, hold related parties and take coloring breaks at work. Last fall, Barnes & Noble hosted the one-day AllAmerican Art Unwind, where customers colored and uploaded their results to Instagram and Twitter. Hallmark sent a crew of artists and calligraphers to select locations to help customers color their greeting cards. “We scheduled a coloring session for a 55-plus community workshop,”

relates Ninah Kessler, a licensed clinical social worker with the Sparks of Genius Brain Optimization Center, in Boca Raton, Florida. “People had so much fun they wouldn’t leave. It’s creative, portable and inexpensive. You never face blank paper because the lines are there; you just pick the colors. There’s no stress about possibly making mistakes.” “Animals, jungle or floral themes, and Zen-inspired mandalas are popular. Customers like realistic, intricate drawings,” explains Idalia Farrajota, a Dallas executive with Michaels craft stores, which offers free, in-store coloring sessions and provides supplies. (Download a free sample book at Tinyurl.com/ BotanicalColoringPages.) Johanna Basford, a renowned illustrator from Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a hit with colorists, catering to their penchant for nature with Secret Garden, Enchanted Forest and her latest, Lost Ocean. “My daughter wanted to color her life, not do generic drawings,” says Dieter Marlovics, prompting him to establish ReallyColor.com, in Chicago. “Really-Color converts photos into coloring book pages to make individually tailored pages.” Try these eco-tips: Sprout pencils, made with sustainable wood and fruitand-vegetable-based dyed clay instead of lead, are topped by non-GMO seeds that can be planted when the pencil becomes short. Inktense’s water-soluble brightly colored pencils mimic pen and ink; add water for translucency. Select recycled paper books, soy crayons, watercolor paints and non-toxic markers.

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Donation Yoga -11:45am. All levels welcome in a serene studio with natural light. Be Nice Yoga, 4100 Woodward, Detroit. 313-544-9787.

Hot Yoga – 6-7:30pm. (also,Wed, 9-10:30am. and Fri, 4:30-6pm.). Come with an empty stomach; nothing to eat 2 hrs 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.

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.

Time you enjoy wasting ~John Lennon

Story Time – 10-11am. Stories for seniors, adults and children. Weekly themes. Jungle Juice Bar, 14929 Charlevoix, Grosse Pointe Park. 313571-3075 Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. Michigan Massage Professionals, Suite 105, 6755 Merriman, Garden City. 734-664-5275.

Tai Chi Easy & Qigong – 10am. With Torus Wellness. $10 drop-in. Held at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 1570 Mason, Dearborn. Facebook.com/ Ease.Chi. 313-429-3214.

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.

was not wasted. 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.

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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. Yoga Foundation – 6-7pm. Workshop is for beginners who are interested in starting Yoga, who are questioning whether they are flexible enough, overweight or just can’t do it. All the basics will be covered including postures, breathing, meditation, relaxation and more. Tips on incorporating into everyday life will be provided. Donation by sliding scale; suggested $96- $120. Pre register. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. CarrieHura.abmp.com. 313-617-9535. 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. Calling All Leaders & Healers – 7-8:30pm. Powerful amplification & support to enhance your purpose, gifts, & unique message being realized on the planet. 1st & 3rd Wed ‘Community support & networking. 2nd & 4th Wed, ‘Inspirational Presentation, Self Acceptance Process & Qi Cong by Barbra White, followed by 5min presentation from community. Donation-based & proceeds to children’s empowerment – Superhero Training Acad. & Det food justice initiatives. Accepted As I Am Center, 157 S Mill, Plymouth. AcceptedAsIAm.com. 734-455-1438.

Tai Chi Easy – 10am. Class will be held at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, for the next eight weeks. Dearborn. BEGINNING January 21. $ 58. and free for SilverSneakers members. 1570 Mason, Dearborn. Facebook.com/Ease. Chi. 734-429-3214. Basic Computer Class – 10-11am. Presented by the Harper Woods Library. Call Mrs. Kent for more information. 19601 Harper, Harper Woods. HarperWoodsLibrary.org. 313-3432575. Kid’s Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-2829642. 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.

Detroit Eastern Market /Detroit – 6am-4pm. Russell, between Mack & Gratiot. 313-833-9300. Mind, Body, Spirit Class – 10am. May be Tai Chi, or Qi Gong 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.

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TUES, MAR 01, 2016 Library Display – Presented by Veg Michigan. Taylor Community Library, 12303 Pardee, Taylor. VegMichigan.org. 734-287-4840.

WED, MAR 02, 2016 Everything You Want to Know About Tree Benefits But Were Afraid to Ask – 6-8pm. Come explore all of the ecological, economic, and health benefits that trees provide the city, its people and even other plants. Free. Pre Register. CitzenForesters@GreeningOfDetroit.com. 313237-8733.

THUR, MAR 03, 2016 Hollywood in Detroit – 7pm. Detroit Film Theatre at the DIA presents a walk down the red carpet. Pose for the paparazzi before viewing the Oscar-nominated short films. Then catch a free shuttle to the Det. Historical Museum for an exclusive after-party in The Streets of Old Detroit. Refreshments and entertainment. Must RSVP. $50 for two tickets. 5401 Woodward, Detroit. 313-833-1805.

SAT, MAR 05, 2016 5 th Annual Glass Eggstravangza – (3/6/). 10am-5pm. The Glass Academy presents its 5th Annual show and sale and is all ages, family event with live demons in the studio all day during the show. 25331 Trowbridge, Dearborn. GlassAcademy.com. 313-561-4527. Seed Starting Class – 11am-12pm. Intro class presented by Master Gardener and columnist Paul Rodman at Ray Hunter Florise. Learn to start your own healthy herbs and vegetables. GMO free seeds available for purchase. Free. 16153 Eureka Rd, Southgate. 734-284-2500.

Pressure Point Therapy – 7-8pm. Simple, effective techniques to reduce stress, muscle soreness, & tension. Bring a partner for most benefit. Free. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland . 734-435-8220. Essential Exercises – 8-9pm. Learn essential exercises to keep you fit, limber and healthy. Free. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. 734435-8220.

FRI, MAR 11, 2016 Simplicity Parenting – 7-9pm. Lecture hosted by Detroit Waldorf School and presented by Kim John Payne. What if you could do one little thing to completely change your family? A small shift to eliminate stress and increase happiness & success? Small, doable changes are the work of Payne, a world-renowned parenting educator. Free. RSVP; space is limited. 2555 Burns Ave, Detroit. 313-822-0300.

SAT, MAR 12, 2016 Seed Saturday Detroit – 9am-4pm. Learn about the greening movement in Detroit. Several presentations, vendors, raffle, free seed exchange and more. Presented by Rotary Club of Detroit. Wayne State Student Center Bldg, 5221 Gullen Mall, Detroit. SeedSaturdayDetroit.com. Simplicity Parenting – 9am-1pm. Workshop hosted by Detroit Waldorf School and presented by Kim John Payne. Free. RSVP; space is limited. 2555 Burns Ave, Detroit. 313-822-0300.

THUR, MAR 10, 2016 From Fat to Fit – 6-7:30pm. Learn wholistic methods to lose weight quickly & effectively, presented by Dr Jesse Brown. Free. Detroit Wholistic Training Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. 313-255-6155. Drink Yourself Healthy - 6:30pm. Confused on what water & beverage to drink? Learn what can boost your health, energy & vitality. Samples provided. Free. RSVP. Limited seating. 31580 Schoolcraft, Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness. com. 734-664-0339.

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SUN, MAR 13, 2016 Dearborn Women’s Expo – 12 am -5 pm. Events, products & services of interest to women w/door proceeds benefiting Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan and presented by JMS Productions. $3. Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn. ShowForWomen.com.

MON, MAR 14, 2016 Colon Hydrotherapy Class – (thru 3/25 -2 wk, Mon –Fri class). Become a certified Colon Hydro-therapist. Patricia Wood, instructor. $2,300 Wholistic Training Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. Scholarships available 313-255-6155. Monday Night Meditation – 7:15-8pm. Join MJ for evening of meditation & learning techniques to use at home; breath work. All levels welcome. RSVP. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767

SAT, MAR 19, 2016 Wrap & Lose – (3/21). 9am-5pm. Twoday class. Herbal body wraps certification, with Patricia Wood instructing. $195 Detroit Wholistic Training Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. 313-255-6155. The Festival of Enlightenment Holistic Fair – 11 am-5pm. Featuring vendors, readers & bodyworkers. $5. Student & Culinary Arts Center, Henry Ford College, 5101 Evergreen, Dearborn. 313-483-2555 or 313-605-4206. ABC’S of Pollination Workshop – 11am-2pm. Presented by The Greening of Detroit. Bring a pollen-inspired dish to start, learn the crucial role pollinators play in our lives, participate in the making of your own pollinator condo for your garden. 2515 Michigan Ave, Detroit. 313-237-8733. Roll with the Tides Juice Fast – 12pm. Program presented by Stephanie McKeith. Juicing is a mechanism used for healing, it is not a diet or fad. Nor is it a means for weight loss. Learn how juicing can offer just what is needed to reset our systems and when to do it. Live juicing demo. RSVP. Better Health Market, 17825 Eureka Rd, Southgate. 734-374-1973.

Chakra Journey – 1-3pm. Explore the basics of the chakra system. Learn some ways to activate & balance our chakras. Workshop led by Reiki Masters Pam Boesen & Nancy Johnson.$15. RSVP, limited space. Michigan Massage Professionals, Suite 105, 6755 Merriman, Garden City. 313-268-0101.

WED, MAR 23, 2016 Biomeridian Assessments – 4-7pm. Juli Johnson will use Biomeridian computer & give basic mini assessment to determine gluten sensitivity particularly related to wheat, whole wheat & whole grains. Free. Screening limited. RSVP. Better Health Market, 17825 Eureka Rd, Southgate. 734-374-1973.

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Pruning Fruit Trees – 1-3pm. Class through Detroit Farm and Garden. This class will be held in N Corktown, near Rosa Parks & Ash Streets. 313-655-2344. Wedding Show – 1-5pm. The Packard Proving Ground (PPG) is hosting an event showcasing this beautiful historic venue and local wedding vendors, services and products including caterers, party rentals, wedding planners, florists, fashions, decorative accessories, photographers, and more. Free to bridal guests. PPG, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township. PackardEvents. org. 586-943-5785. Wholistic Spring Cleansing: Body, Mind & Spirit – 2-5pm. Monthly Open House Celebration. Free. Wholistic Training Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. DetroitWholisticCenter.com. 313-255-6155. Temple Community Gathering – 5-7pm. C o n n e c t & d i s c u s s o p e n l y, s e x u a l i t y, consciousness, spirituality, tantra & more. Opening meditation, Sacred Circle, creating a safe space to share & ask questions . Similar to a Satsang in the Yoga tradition; community of truth, with a flavor of the talking stick traditions of Native American shamanism. Donation accepted. Plan to arrive 5 min early to get settled. RSVP. Dakini@MysterySchoolOfTheTempleArts.com. OneSpaceConnected.com.

Make Your Business BOOM – 6-7:30pm. Successful entrepreneurs share how to maintain & thrive in business, with Dr Jesse Brown & Mary Anne Demo. $50 Wholistic Training Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. DetroitWholisticCenter.com. 313-255-6155. Balancing Hormones Naturally – 6:30pm. Looking to end fatigue, hair loss, excess weight, difficulty sleeping and muddy thinking? Learn the secrets to handling these issues by naturally balancing your body’s hormones. Free. RSVP. Limited seating. 31580 Schoolcraft, Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness.com. 734-664-0339.

MON, MAR 21, 2016 Spring into Health Workshop – 7:15-8:30pm. Join Dr. Gregory who will walk you through setting up and sticking with a spring diet and exercise program. Pre register. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.

TUES, MAR 22, 2016 A Holistic Approach to Allergies – 7:158:30pm. Dr. D. will present this workshop. Learn a drug free approach to manage one of the most common health problems in this country. Find out what may be causing your allergies and how to relieve them naturally. Pre register. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.

SAT, MAR 26, 2016 Essential Oils Class – 10am-12pm. Taylor Conservatory Foundation hosts Jill Tack, who will speak on the attributes of essential oils. Handouts, light refreshments & door prizes. Heritage Park Petting Farm (next to the Conservatory & Gardens), 12803 Pardee, Taylor. RSVP. $ 10. TaylorConservatory.org. 888-383-4108.

THUR, MAR 31, 2016 The Colors of Health – 7-8:30pm. Mother Nature gave us a bounty of colors in foods soe we can recognize them. Learn how and why they are essential. Free. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland . 734-435-8220.

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MI Earth Day Fest – (Fri 4-8pm, Sat 10am8pm, Sun 10am-4pm) Shop, learn and celebrate green and healthy living. miEDF.com.

Veg Fest - 10:30am-5pm. MI’s largest vegan tastefest, health, and environmental expo brings a variety of experts, innovative products, and activities. Features presentations by some of the nation’s foremost experts on plant-based nutrition, cooking demos, children’s activity room + food court from local restaurants, bakeries, caterers, food companies & national brand samples, eco-friendly products, crueltyfree fashion, literature, cookbooks and more. $12 prepaid / $15 at the door (free for children under 6. Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River, Novi. VegMichigan.org

SAT, APRIL 23, 2016 Detroit River Clean Up – 9am-2pm. Trenton Rotary Park, Trenton. 734-676-4626.

FRI, APRIL 29, 2016 Earth Fair – (Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 10am4pm) Celebrate and learn about the Earth. Demonstrations, displays, hands- on opps, vendors, entertainment & more. Gooddells County Park. EarthDayFair.com. 810-987-5306.

save the date All About Herbs Class – ( April 20- June 8; eight week class). 6-8pm. Herbal wisdom for people & for profit. Dr. Jess Brown, instructor. $295 Wholistic Training Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. DetroitWholisticCenter. com. 313-255-6155. Healing Through Our Hands & Feet – (April 21- June 9; eight week class). 6-8pm. Reflexology Certification with Senfusi Hightower, instructor. $ Wholistic Training Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. DetroitWholisticCenter.com. 313-255-6155. natural awakenings

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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.

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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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SPIRITUALITY ONE SPACE LESLIE BLACKBURN Dearborn, MI 313.269.6719 OneSpaceConnected.com MysterySchooloftheTempleArts.com Illuminating the Path of Self-Realization through A r t , Yo g a , S a c r e d 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.

DR. WILLIAM H. KARL, D.C., CERTIFIED WELLNESS DOCTOR KARL WELLNESS CENTER & CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 30935 Ann Arbor Trail Westland, MI 48185 734-425-8220 KarlWellnessCenter.com Certified Wellness Doctor with over 30 years experience, Dr. Wi l l i a m H . K a r l , D . C . , i s dedicated to helping his patients obtain optimal health- utilizing whole food supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedies, nutritional consultation, allergy elimination/reprogramming techniques, detoxification programs, advanced chiropractic care, cold laser, and Neurological Relief Te c h n i q u e s f o r F i b r o m y a l g i a a n d p a i n management.

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