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letterfrompublisher November has always been one of my favorite months. Both of my kids were born in November, and I really love the crisp fall weather and the beautiful autumn colors here in Michigan. But mostly it’s because it’s the time of year when just about everyone takes a little bit of time out for gratitude.

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It’s easy to get discouraged when life is overwhelming, but I have learned to really focus on gratitude when the going gets tough. I was originally introduced to this concept of focusing on gratitude in a yoga class. I was a little bit wound up that day and having difficulty letting go of my thoughts and focusing on my breath. Our yoga instructor led us through a few minutes of guided imagery that focused on gratitude. The next thing I knew tears were streaming down my face as I began to truly feel just how many things that I had to be grateful for and how blessed I am. It was such an amazing feeling. I highly recommend including this in any sort of meditation that you might do, even if it’s just sitting quietly with a cup of coffee first thing in the morning. It is truly powerful. The metro Detroit area has been hit pretty hard economically in the last several years, and we get our share of bad press, but I for one wouldn’t want to call any other place my home. There is a resiliency about this area that is really quite impressive. I encounter small businesses all over Wayne County that, despite their struggles to make ends meet, continue to reach out and help others. It is amazing to see what can be accomplished with such focus and determination. That is why I truly believe that small businesses will be the catalyst to turn Detroit around. The Red Pepper Deli in Northville is one example of success through focus and determination. Hats off to Carolyn Simon for putting everything she has into this wonderful restaurant that features raw food dishes that taste amazing. Most every customer that I have spoken to has remarked first on how good the food is, second on how nice Carolyn is and, third, that there should be more places like it around here! Now what better compliments could you ask for? The Detroit Zen Center is another great example of people who really know how to make things happen. They aren’t on the evening news to get their message out, they are quietly going about their work day in and day out, leading by a wonderful example of hard work, self discipline and focus. I am so blessed to be able to partner with Bob Allison and his “Ask Your Neighbor” radio show, the original Google back in the day. Bob’s 40+ years on the air and in business demonstrate a lot of good lessons for business and life. He has been a member of the Detroit Rotary club for many, many years, and has maintained near perfect attendance, each week entertaining us all on the piano. He’s a wonderful caring man that loves his work, and he does a very effective job promoting other businesses on his radio show every day. A big thank you to all our advertisers, friends and readers for helping me on the path of building this new presence for Natural Awakenings in Wayne County; it is all I could have dreamed of and more. I wish you and yours a blessed Thanksgiving and time for your own reflections on gratitude. Live Well,

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Creating Art Outside the Box

or 20 years Arts & Scraps has been promoting earth-friendly artistic expression by providing a place where both industrial and household materials can be re-purposed and re-distributed to individuals of all ages and abilities. This non-profit, volunteer run, Detroit organization offers many wonderful goods and services to the public such as appearances at local community events, workshops for adults and children and art therapy services for groups and individuals. Perhaps the most notable feature of Arts & Scraps is their store. This unique place offers a constantly changing selection of more than 300 items available for bulk purchase. Three days a week the general public can “stuff a bag” with any of the amazing items on the shelves and in the bins for only $6. The sky is pretty much the limit to what can be created with such a wide array of items just waiting to be re-purposed into something special. Examples of the goods available for bulk purchase include ribbons, fabric, baskets, beads, puzzle pieces, buttons, shells, canisters, magnets, and a variety of unusual surplus industrial materials. While there is no guarantee of what exactly one will find while perusing the store, there is no question that the materials are safe and budget friendly. Every year Arts & Scraps recycles 28 tons of industrial material into learning and creative experiences for 275,000 children. However both the young and the young at heart can benefit from spending some time at Arts & Scraps, where the old adage “one man’s trash is another’s treasure” comes to life. One enthusiastic shopper explains, “It really helps encourage me to think outside the box. When I walk through here I enjoy the challenge of using materials that would otherwise end up in a landfill to express myself and make something unique.” In addition to inspiring creativity through the use of recycled goods, Arts & Scraps encourages business and individuals to donate their own unwanted items for others to use. Items from the home or a business can be dropped off at the store or arrangements can be made for a pick up.

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Dead Doctors Don’t Lie

n Thursday, November 5th, at 7 p.m., Dr. Joel Wallach, author of more than 10 books including Let’s Play Doctor, Aromatherapy, and the newly released, Immortality, will be giving a free health seminar at the Royal Oak Elks Club. In addition to being a successful author, Dr. Wallach, who has been actively involved in alternative medicine and research for over 40 years, is also a pathologist and naturopathic physician. He is best known for his audio recording Dead Doctors Don’t Lie. Over 65 million copies sold makes it second in non-musical recording sales. In the seminar, Dr. Wallach will present his health and longevity theories concerning omega fatty acids, selenium, green tea, butter, calcium, etc. Dr. Wallach will also be speaking on Tuesday, November 3rd, 7 p.m. at the Royal Oak Elks Club, in Royal Oak, and also on Wednesday, November 4th, 7 p.m. at the Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, in Ann Arbor. You can hear Dr. Wallach’s syndicated radio program, “Let’s Play Doctor’ on WAAM 1600 Saturdays at 7am. Ramada Inn, 20777 Eureka Rd, Taylor. For more information, call 888-277-2751 or visit WallachOnline.com. See ad page 3.

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Sowing Seeds Humane Education Workshop – Change your Students Life, Change the World.

n Saturday, November 7th, The Institute for Humane Education will be presenting the Sowing Seeds Humane Education Workshop, hosted by The Detroit Zoological Society. The Sowing Seeds Workshop is designed to train educators to effectively teach critical thinking about social justice, environmental ethics, and animal protection, and thereby enhance their students’ understanding that their choices make an impact on themselves, other people, other species and the Earth. The workshop will focus on providing participants with a constructive approach for teaching about complex, controversial issues. Sowing Seeds will offer participants dynamic activities and practical tips, demonstrations of the effectiveness of humane education, and an opportunity for group participation. The workshop is recommended for educators of all types – classroom teachers, community educators, concerned citizens and activists. The Power and Promise of Humane Education by Zoe Weil, the text for the course, is included and contains sample lesson plans that educators can incorporate into their programs and classes. Saturday, November 7th, 8:30am-5pm. The Detroit Zoological Society, 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak. $30. Registration fee includes a light breakfast, lunch, and the course book. Pre-Registration required. 248-541-5717 ext. 3800. Education@DetroitZoo.org. DetroitZoo.org/Saving_Wildlife/Education_Catalog/ Educator_Escapes/

Local Food Drive is a Win – Win

o kick off World Food Day, True Health Alternative will be hosting a food drive now through December 31, 2009. The demand for food assistance is at an all time high here in Michigan. Unemployment, low wages and poverty lead to hunger. Let’s help provide our neighbors with nutritious meals during the upcoming winter months. Bring in a bag of non-perishable food to True Health Alternative and receive a free 30 minute Infrared Sauna Session. All non-perishable food is accepted. There is a critical need for high protein food items such as peanut butter, tuna, salmon, chicken, ravioli, beef stew, etc. Unopened personal care items such as toothpaste, deodorant and soap are needed as well. True Health Alternative is located at 15365 Hubbard Street, Livonia. 734-466-8701. TrueHlthAlt.com.

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Butt-Out

hree Detroit-area community acupuncture clinics want to help people “butt-out” for this year’s Great American Smokeout (GAS), November 19th, 2009. Two-for-one treatments will be available to patients who want to quit smoking during the week of GAS, November 16-21, 2009. GAS is promoted annually by the American Cancer Society to get people to quit smoking or at least cut down for one day, with hopes that they will quit for good. Acupuncture is frequently used in drug rehabilitation centers to help people recover from addictions to alcohol and illicit drugs, and also for smoking. Studies show that acupuncture can help reduce the reinforcing effects of drugs of abuse by regulating certain neurotransmitters, and it can help motivated smokers to reduce or quit smoking. Community Health Acupuncture Center, 801 Livernois St, Ferndale. CommunityAcuCenter.com. Detroit Community Acupuncture, 87 E. Canfield St, Suite 1300, Detroit. DetroitCommunityAcupuncture.com. Michigan Community Acupuncture, 35275 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. Michigan CommunityAcupuncture.com. Walk-ins will be treated when possible, appointments strongly recommended.

Go Green and Save Green Tips for Winterizing Your Home

e all wouldn’t mind lower energy bills this winter, but instead of just hoping for lower prices and mild weather, you can cut 5% to 30% of your energy bills by taking a few simple steps. Lock all windows. Locking windows pushes the window into the track and squeezes it tight, sealing the cold air out and the warm air in. Check ceiling-fan blades. They should spin clockwise in the winter, moving the warm air that naturally rises back down into your living space. Close closet doors. Why spend money heating a closet? Secure entryways. Get your door frame ready with a roll of adhesive-backed foam. Just peel off the backing and stick it in place. Secure outlets. To keep cold air from entering your home through electrical outlets, unscrew your switch plates and install inexpensive foam pads that fit snugly around the back. Crank your tank down. Setting your water heater to 120 degrees provides comfortable hot water. You can also save money by dressing your water heater with a precut insulation jacket. There are many minor home repairs and improvements that add up to some significant savings. Call your local Mr. Handyman Mark Slagle 888-671-5888, mr.handyman@sbcglobal.net 2922 West Jefferson, Trenton. MrHandyMan.com.

Make an Informed Decision

n 1950, only three different vaccines were given to children ages 5 and up that contained only 5 mcg of mercury. In 2009, there are 37 different vaccines injected into children starting at birth. These vaccinations contain 88 different chemical compounds. By 6 months old, a child will have been given over 187 mcg of mercury in different vaccines. FDA regulations state that the safety level of mercury is 10-20 mcg. Mercury is toxic, yet it is being injected into children and adults in vaccines. The current flu shot contains 25 mcg of mercury, the most mercury ever used in any vaccine. Some of the other vaccine ingredients include Antifreeze, Aluminum, MSG, Animal RNA/DNA, Formaldehyde and Squalene. Federal laws fully protect all drug companies against any claims for any injury, side effects or death as a result of any vaccine. There are no long-term safety studies that have been done on any vaccine, including the new flu vaccine.

Early Detection Can Make All the Difference

ccording to Dr. John Lee, MD in the book, What your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer, radiation is one of the most potent risk factors for breast cancer and its effects are cumulative. The damage done to the breast tissue doesn’t disappear with time. Each dose of radiation to the breast adds to the last one. Susan Weed in her book, Breast Cancer? Breast Health! explains how mammograms are a significant source of radiation. One week at a high altitude like Denver is a radiation exposure of less than 1 millirad. A 6 hour airplane flight is 5 millirads. A chest x-ray is 16 millirads, where 1 millirad reaches breast tissue. The smallest possible dose from a screening mammogram done with the best possible equipment is 340 millirads. Consider alternative screening with non-radioactive thermology. Thermology is a very accurate, safe, non-invasive alternative. It involves the passive imaging of infrared energy from the body with a special camera. Thermology can provide the earliest reliable detection of breast cancer by identifying abnormal blood vessels. Thermology is available locally at Therma-Scan Inc, 34100 Woodward Ave, Ste 100, Birmingham. 248-593-8700. ThermaScan.com.

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Free Exchange

Seven Sites to Swap, Trade or Borrow Today’s economic challenges are spurring updated approaches to living a good life. These free or nearly free Web-enabled services make it possible to exchange goods and services with neighbors and others anywhere in the world. It’s a satisfying way to recycle stuff. Freecycle.org – Facilitates a “gifting economy,” in which local Freecycle Network group members give away household items to others in their community who want them. Goozex.com – Offers 2,400 advanced, feature-rich video games, from Nintendo and Xbox to Wii, for a $1 fee per game received. Neighborrow.com – Lists items available for loan or trade, from media to kitchen items to power tools. PaperbackSwap.com – Catalogs 2 million paperback and hardcover titles available to browse and trade; upload owned titles to earn credits to use as site currency. SwapaDVD.com – Depicts a collection of 58,000 new and classic DVD titles to trade. SwapStyle.com – Demonstrates the possibilities of swapping accessories, cosmetics and shoes with fashionistas around the world; frequently, the only cost is shipping. Zwaggle.com – Signs up parents to receive Zwaggle Points used to trade baby and children’s gear; the only cost is shipping. Source: LazyEnvironmentalist.com

Service Chits

Banking Hours Takes on New Meaning At its most basic, time banking is about spending an hour doing something for someone in our community and banking it. Each hour banked represents a time dollar to spend having someone doing something for us. Time banks are built upon the premise that everyone has something to contribute and everyone needs a helping hand now and then. When we ask, “How can we help each other?” we can all get our needs met, whether it’s a ride to school, a trip to the market, yard work or household chores. Sharing resources builds trust and makes life more convenient. It’s like having an extended family that benefits the larger community. For a directory of existing community time banks and a startup kit to create a time bank to serve a neighborhood, school, church or agency, visit TimeBanks.org.

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Micro-Volunteering Devoting Idle Moments to Good Deeds

Online “crowdsourcing,” so useful to Wikipedia.org in gathering information for its free encyclopedia, is set to benefit other types of nonprofits as well, thanks to an iPhone app piloted by The Extraordinaries, out of San Francisco. The idea is to get people to volunteer whenever it is convenient. Currently, on-demand volunteers simply tap in to participate in a nonprofit project such as tagging photos for museums or photographing neighborhood play areas to help create a nationwide map of playgrounds. As the program expands, people who want to do more can find out when and where to show up to support a local community program. The Extraordinaries envision smartphone volunteers nationwide eventually translating documents, tutoring students, collecting citizen-scientist data and even reporting potholes and other municipal problems. Down the road, volunteers might even read through congressional bills to uncover hidden “pork,” or help factcheck news reports. “If you can imagine the possibilities of what 100,000 people with a few minutes can do,” says CEO Jacob Colker, “it’s really incredible.” Source: The Christian Science Monitor

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Living Large in Small Spaces The desire to live simply, a cornerstone of the Small House Movement, has led to interest from architects and builders who are now providing smaller housing alternatives, according to ResourcesForLife.com. For example, Florida designer Ed Binkley, who used to design mansions, now offers a Shelter Series that includes homes ranging from 600 to 900 square feet, reports Orlando Sentinel writer Jean Patteson. Binkley describes them as “comfortable, affordable and green.”

Jewel box houses are another design being marketed to young professionals, empty-nesters, retirees and newlyweds, writes Patteson. Specifically designed to suit the owners’ way of life, they feature “top-quality materials, upscale detailing and custom built-ins.” With a modest size of less than 2,000 square feet, beauty and function are valued over accumulating stuff and the space to store it (tips at TheJewelBoxHome. com). The trend is reflected in an annual Mayflower Transit Van Lines study, which reports that the average household moving weight has decreased by 10 percent since 1997, including a 2 percent drop from 2007 to 2008. Jennifer Bonham, director of Mayflower’s marketing communications, says it’s due to homeowners “transitioning away from McMansions to smaller, more sustainable living environments.” BC mag ad_05.11.09z.pdf

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ew research reveals that insufficient sleep of six hours or less, a common shortcoming of our Western lifestyle, may contribute to the development of insulin resistance and reduced glucose tolerance, which in turn may increase the long-term risk of developing diabetes. The link was noted in a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Source: The Endocrine Society, 2009

Smell Stress Away

hen feeling stressed and tired, take a restorative whiff of bracing lemon, enlivening rosemary or soothing lavender—or any other plant that has a pleasant scent. Scientists in Japan have reported the first scientific evidence supporting the idea that inhaling certain fragrances alters people’s gene activity and blood chemistry in ways that reduce stress. The effects are attributed to linalool, a fragrant substance present in many plants and plant oils. When inhaled, linalool reduced stress-activated neutrophils and lymphocytes (two types of white blood cells) in the body to near-normal levels and restrained the activity of more than 100 genes that go into overdrive during stressful situations. In their study, researchers noted that people have inhaled the scents of certain plants since ancient times to help reduce feelings of anxiety, fight inflammation and depression and induce sleep. Today, aromatherapy, or the use of fragrant oils to improve mood and health, is a popular form of alternative medicine. These findings could form a new basis for identifying the best fragrances to smell to dispel stress. Source: American Chemical Society, 2009

More Kudos for Nuts and Mediterranean Diet

ccording to a report in The Journal of the American Medical Association, a Mediterranean diet, with an additional daily serving of mixed nuts, can be helpful in managing some metabolic disorders in older adults. Research focused on metabolic syndrome, a set of metabolic disorders such as abdominal obesity, high cholesterol and high blood glucose levels, all of which increase the risk of chronic disease.

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Immunity Now During flu season, a strong immune system is a person’s first line of defense against harmful bacteria and viruses. To boost immunity, enrich the diet with fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants to help fight free radicals; eat less fat and animal proteins; manage stress; and get enough sleep. Green tea and herbs such as astragalus, echinacea, ginseng and licorice root act as immune boosters, by both providing antioxidants and stimulating protective enzymes in the body. Sources: My.ClevelandClinic.org, Healthy.net

Spotlight on Pumpkins While savoring a slice of pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, consider that this favorite and versatile fall vegetable is a nutritional powerhouse. Pumpkins are high in carotene, which protects against vision loss, heart disease and cancer. Pumpkin seeds, which can be eaten raw, baked or roasted, are particularly rich in zinc, which helps prevent prostate problems. Source: UrbanExt.Illinois.edu

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esearchers at Kaiser Permanente’s Division of Research and the University of Kuopio, in Finland, recently reported that elevated cholesterol levels in midlife—even borderline elevations—significantly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia later in life. While scientists are still trying to pinpoint the genetic and lifestyle factors that cause Alzheimer’s and dementia, levels of cholesterol are proving to respond well to lifestyle changes. Exercising and maintaining a healthy weight continue to be an important first goal; losing even 10 pounds can help improve cholesterol levels. Discerning between good and bad fats also helps. Good fats come from plants, such as avocados and nuts, or fish like salmon and mackerel; bad fats are usually found in meats and animal products. Researchers recommend that we eat ample fiber from whole grains and vegetables, and consider a supplement of artichoke leaf. A study conducted by the University of Reading, UK, indicates that the leaf reduces plasma cholesterol. Include fruits, too, as they contain pectin, a special, soluble fiber that lowers cholesterol and helps curb overeating. Another tool for gaining the upper hand on cholesterol is managing stress, because there is a direct link between elevated cholesterol in the body and the output of stress hormones. For more information visit Alz.org. Sources: GolinHarris, 2009; Prevention. com; University of Redding, 2008

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The Detroit Zen Center, A Role Model for Sustainable Community

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efore enlightenment swing hammer, hit nail, mix and pour concrete. After enlightenment, swing hammer, hit nail, mix and pour concrete. The Buddhist monks in residence and the 20-plus lay students of the Detroit Zen Center get to practice their Zen mindfulness meditation being fully present to any and all of the tasks they perform—in the organic garden, food co-op, sustainable construction, stall at the eastern market, or in the preparation or serving of meals in the contemplative environment of center’s organic café. Life at the center revolves around sustainable practices, including the use of fair trade/organic foods, recycling, composting, farming, green building, yoga, and alternative health care so the students get daily opportunities to learn the Zen way of

life under the direct teaching style of Hwalson Sunim, resident teacher. According to Sunim, a licensed builder and carpenter for 30 years, the relationship between sustainable practices and a Zen student’s life is a logical extension because a Zen monk tries to be environmentally conscious in their life by not wasting anything; by using resources in an appropriate fashion. Said Sunim in a 2007 interview on the subject of Zen and Sustainability, “Buddhism is new to North America so when we are building or renovating the center, then sustainable and ecological awareness go handin-hand with Buddhist practice. We have to build buildings, to have places to practice, so it is the most contemporary and sensible way to become sustainable.” The Detroit Zen Center, consist-

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to serve the community in which they live, we might expect to be able to glean some of wisdom from Zen teaching parables such as this story, The Moon Cannot be Stolen. Ryokan, a Zen master, lived a simple life in a little hut at the foot of a mountain. One evening a thief visited the hut only to discover that there was nothing in it to steal. Ryokan, who return and caught the prowler, said, “You have come a long way to visit me and you should not return empty-handed. Please take my clothes as a gift.” The thief was bewildered; took the clothes and slunk away. Ryokan sat naked, watching the moon. “Poor fellow,” he mused, “I wish I could give him this beautiful moon.” For those who unable to garner its simple life lesson, the center is looking for volunteers to swing hammers, hit nails, mix and pour concrete. For more information call 313-3667738. Visit DetroitZenCenter.org.

The Detroit Zen Center is a non-profit organization located in Hamtramck that serves as a residency for Zen Monks as well as a place for lay students and community members to immerse themselves in stillness and peace. Their “Introduction To Zen” is held every Sunday from 5-7pm and donations are accepted. They also offer a public meditation on Wednesdays from 5-7pm. Yoga classes are held Saturdays from 9:30-11am and Wednesdays from 10-11:15 for $12/drop-in. The center also operates an organic cafe on Thursdays and Fridays from 4-9pm and Saturdays from 11am9pm. The Detroit Zen Center is located at 11464 Mitchell Street Hamtramck, MI 48212. For more information visit DetroitZenCenter.org or call 313-366-7738.

November 2009

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Refocusing the American Dream

Young Adults Adopt Simpler Lifestyles by Sharon Jayson

The Millennial Generation, or Gen Y, ranges from people in their 20s to those still in grade school. What they all have in common is the knowledge that the current recession has in some way rocked the world they thought they knew. Depending upon how long the downturn lasts, historians, Want to keep up with

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oday, young people are reordering their values. “It is their version of the American Dream,” advises Michael Bradley, a Philadelphia psychologist who specializes in adolescent development. “They talk more about having autonomy and freedom and in so doing, not being as enslaved to material goals that they perceived their parents being caught up in. They do talk about life happiness, [but] not based on economic success or achievement as much.”

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chord with Millennials, whom pollster John Zogby describes as more socially conscious, environmentally aware and demanding consumers than previous generations. “This is the time [of life] when a lot of their attitudes are set. The longterm is still in question, but it has the potential to have a big impact and change the views that they’ll have throughout their lives,” says economist Richard Curtin, who directs consumer research surveys at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. He believes that Millennials will be “more oriented toward economic security and relationships, more toward

savings and less toward spending.” James Burroughs, an associate professor of commerce who studies consumer culture at the University of Virginia, in Charlottesville, has seen a shift in student attitudes in his classes since the economic downturn. “It wasn’t necessarily that they weren’t going to consume,” he says, “but they were giving a lot more thought to consumption.” Anthony Durr, 21, of Columbus, Ohio, says the recession has influenced how he views money, especially since his grandmothers, both raised during the Depression, are preaching caution.

“You can’t expect that things are always going to be the same.” ~ Angela Trilli, age 26

“Their generation—they were all about saving money. They understood the value of every single dollar,” says Durr, a senior at Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland. “I would like to believe that with my generation, it’s going to definitely come to that point. Even if you’re very successful with your company, there’s always that chance of losing your job, and then what?”

Downsizing Expectations

“I just think we’re having to get used to living a little less luxuriously than when we grew up,” says Dan Appel, 21, a psychology student at Montgomery County Community College, in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Angela Trilli, 26, of Kendall Park, New Jersey, concurs. “I don’t know if our generation—from my perspective—needs as much.” Laurisa Rodrigues, 18, a freshman at the University of Puget Sound, in Tacoma, Washington, believes the recession will have longer-term effects on her financial future. “A

lot of us have seen our parents live paycheck-to-paycheck,” says this Pueblo, Colorado, high school graduate, “and we don’t want that for us. Our generation is learning, but I don’t think we’re learning quite as fast as we should.” “Growing up, I felt like if you have a job and contribute to a retirement plan and save here and there, you’ll be okay. That was the mindset of many people my age from seeing their parents,” explains Mike Woodward, 23, of Fredericksburg, Virginia. “But now… I have to have a different way to do things. I feel like I need to be more creative and pay more attention to how I use and manage my money.”

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Woodward, a 2008 bioengineering graduate of Stanford University, in Palo Alto, California, is living with his parents while he launches a nonprofit business to train the homeless, the unemployed and nonviolent offenders in construction techniques to help rebuild New Orleans. He had planned to go to medical school, but the recession piqued his interest in the new economy. “I think people are going to shift what they go after, because they have to,” observes Woodward. “However, I think that sparks creativity. We will have people who are going to rise to the occasion and look for creative solutions.” Jim Cullen, author of The American Dream: A Short History of an Idea That Shaped a Nation, expects that such attitudinal changes will take hold long-term, prompted by what he calls, “structural changes in the global economy.” “We will see recovery,” he says, “but in some sense, I feel like the hard work of changing our values has barely begun.” Yet Trilli, like many others, hasn’t given up on her dream: “I want to own a restaurant one day, and I still think I can.”   Sharon Jayson is a writer in Austin, Texas.

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Don’t Fence Me In Go with a Free-range Gobbler by Jordana Gerson

or most Americans, memories of Thanksgiving focus on succulent, brown, juicy birds and a week of turkey sandwiches and cranberry sauce leftovers. While these images are typically guilt-free, the truth is that most turkeys come from industrial farms, where producers are more concerned with quantity than quality, raising the fowl under often foul conditions. Tottering under the weight of immense breasts and packed into huge warehouses, industrially raised turkeys are kept tightly confined, with as many as 10,000 to a room, and fed additives and antibiotics, reports Ian Duncan, a professor of ethology in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Guelph, in Ontario. “To some extent,” remarks Duncan, “we’ve created a monster.” The cramped conditions often lead to turkeys infected with salmonella, campylobacter and other bacteria that may persist even when treated by antibiotics. Common practices include mixing

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antibiotics into rations to stave off such diseases, as well as adding animal fat to feed to bulk up the birds.

The Free-range Choice The good news is that choices for naturally raised turkeys are on the rise, so careful shoppers can purchase their holiday entree with an easier conscience. Free-range turkeys that are allowed access to the outdoors and may live a significant portion of their lives at pasture can be purchased at natural products stores or ordered from a free-range farm. Yet, experts still caution us not to be fooled by just any free-range label— that alone doesn’t guarantee we are getting a high-quality bird that’s been raised naturally, without the use of antibiotics or additives. Although free-range turkeys live in conditions closer to their natural habitats and are less likely to

Beware of Debeaking Virtually all industrially raised turkeys in the United States are debeaked. This partial removal of their beaks, done without anesthesia when the chicks are newly hatched, is a preventive measure to reduce compulsive pecking among birds in close confinement. Animal activist groups consider debeaking inhumane, and noted ethologist Ian Duncan says the practice causes immediate agony and chronic pain. Despite having more space in which to roam, freerange turkeys often also arrive from breeders already debeaked. A growing number of poultry farmers, though, are opposed to the practice. “Turkeys are good foragers and grazers, and can glean as much as 50 percent of their calories from insects, grass, clover and other greens,” relates John Clark, of Applecheek Farm, in Hyde Park, Vermont. To graze most efficiently, he reports, they need intact beaks. Clark notes that his operation is a certified organic, sustainable family farm. “We raise our animals humanely—our turkeys are neither debeaked nor declawed.” Before reserving or purchasing a free-range turkey, ask the farmer or company about its practices. Those who follow humane practices welcome questions. For more information visit United Poultry Concerns at UPC-online.org.

carry disease, the classification guidelines are loose. According to Margaret Riek, spokesperson at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, “To have the label ‘free-range,’ poultry producers must provide a brief description of the birds’ housing conditions. This written description is reviewed to ensure the birds have continuous, free access to the out-of-doors for more than 51 percent of their lives, i.e., through their normal growing cycle. During the winter months in a northern climate, birds are not [considered] free-range if they stay in coops all winter.” She further notes that producer testimonials must state how the birds are raised in a northern climate in winter in order to conform to the meaning of the term “free-range” during the winter months. Free range doesn’t mean organic, so even when accurately applied, the free-range label doesn’t ensure that turkeys have been raised on pesticide-free feed or without antibiotics, hormones or additives. Currently, the USDA is permitting certain meat and poultry products—including turkey—to be labeled Certified Organic by the name of the certifying entity. But again, labeling can be confusing, because some producers freely use the terms “organic” or “natural” without certification to back them up. Consumers must carefully check for Certified Organic labels and/or contact the producers directly to determine the conditions under which the birds were raised. Mary Pitman, of Mary’s Free-Range Turkeys, in Fresno, California, emphasizes the importance of prudent label reading. “Consumers can really be fooled,” she counsels. “Some farms can qualify for free-range, but they raise [turkeys] in the same conditions as industrial farms. “Here, we have four times more space than industrial farms. We provide 8 to 12 feet per turkey. Some people think that just because turkeys go in and out of pens, they’re free range. If they’re truly [naturally raised], their feed doesn’t have any drugs or hormones or antibiotics in it and they have the freedom to roam.”

Sleuthing a Turkey’s History

If we have any questions about the production or treatment of a certain brand of turkey, it’s best to call the company. Many turkey farms have toll-free information lines; the best of these can vouch for the fact that their turkeys have been raised with ample space—a minimum of four square feet per turkey when they are inside—in natural, primarily outdoor settings, and have not been fed or injected with preservatives or additives. Getting to know a bird’s biography may seem like just another chore on a long list of Thanksgiving preparations, but knowing that we’re feeding our family safely and humanely is a satisfying payoff. Best of all, buying a natural bird has palate-pleasing benefits: It’s as good to our taste buds as it is for our bodies, and that’s something we can all be thankful for. Jordana Gerson writes about travel, the outdoors and holistic living.

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A Pet’s First Visit to the Vet Tips to Avoid Trauma by Erica Pytlovany

he first trip to the veterinarian’s office does not need to be a traumatic experience. With savvy planning, you can make the whole experience less stressful for both you and your pet. Handling: One of the most important steps to ease the way for a veterinary visit is getting an animal acclimated to handling. During routine cuddle times, gently play with the ears, feet and tail. Manipulate body parts in a way that the veterinary staff might use to examine a patient or apply medication. Keep it fun. If a pet is uncomfortable with certain touching, feed him tasty tidbits while handling sensitive areas. Starting in the least sensitive areas and progressing slowly to the least comfortable areas helps. The goal is to teach the pet that beyond merely tolerating this sort of handling, they can also enjoy it. Note that adult pets will not be as naturally tolerant of restraint or touch, so more time and care may be needed to teach them to enjoy handling. If an adult pet shows any indication of threatening behavior, such as biting or scratching during handling, stop immediately and try again later, or contact a behavior consultant.

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Pre-visit Visit: Many clinics welcome a pre-veterinary visit, which gives your pet a chance to meet the veterinary staff in a setting that doesn’t include uncomfortable poking or prodding. Bring yummy treats and ask the staff to feed your furry companion while you both visit the lobby and perhaps an examination room. Call ahead to ask what kind of visit your veterinary office can accommodate. The Visit for Dogs: On the day of the visit, arrive a few minutes early to take your dog for a brief walk before entering the clinic. Even if you need to travel only a short distance to the office, it can be reassuring for a dog to sniff, explore and relieve himself before going in. Once inside, have your dog’s favorite treats and special toy at hand to help keep him distracted and happy. Engage him to keep his attention on you, and do not allow him to visit with other dogs without express permission from the other owner. Dogs in the waiting room could be contagious, sore or simply not comfortable greeting other dogs in a confined space. Protect your dog from an unpleasant interaction that could color future visits. The Visit for Cats: For comfort and safety, first introduce the cat to a secure carrier at home. Feeding the cat meals

inside the carrier for a few weeks before the visit will make it feel more like a place of safety than a place of confinement. You can also leave a small towel or mat on her usual sleeping place for a few days before the vet trip. For the visit to the vet, place it in the carrier along with her, so that it smells like home. Alternative Therapies: If a pet is particularly anxious during veterinary visits, try two alternative therapies reported to make a big difference. Rescue Remedy is a popular liquid homeopathic treatment sold at many pet supply shops and at health stores that carry Bach Flower Remedies. Apply four drops directly in the pet’s mouth or add it to water, food or a treat. Dog Appeasing Pheromone (DAP) and Feliway are synthetic pheromone products that mimic those which a mother releases when nursing her pups or kittens and are designed to cause a relaxation response from the pet. These products come in different forms, including a dispenser for spraying a pet’s collar or the inside of the carrier. By conscientiously preparing your pet for a first visit to a veterinarian when the animal is healthy and not in need of vital medical attention, you lay the foundation for future experiences that you both can look forward to with a great deal more ease. For more information on Bach Flower Remedies, visit BachFlower.com/Pets.htm. For more information about Dog Appeasing Pheromone search “pheromone” at BarkleyAndPaws.com; for cats visit Feliway.com/us.

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By wanting—and sometimes, doing—less, we create more space for the things that really matter. by Judith Fertig

iving simply is not a new idea. The Shakers, a celibate sect founded in the 18th century, believed that, “Tis a gift to be simple.” In the 19th century, Henry David Thoreau went back to basics on Walden Pond. “Less is more,” proclaimed Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the renowned post-war minimalist architect, a century later. The urge to simplify is timeless. What is new is recognizing the ripple effect when we choose a smaller life, explains Duane Elgin, in his new edition of Voluntary Simplicity: Toward a Way of Life That Is Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich. “Contrary to media myths,” observes Elgin, “consumerism offers lives of sacrifice, while simplicity offers lives of opportunity. Simplicity creates the opportunity for greater fulfillment in work, meaningful connection with others, feelings of kinship with all life and awe of a living universe.” In 1977, Elgin was part of a think tank group at Stanford Research Institute that studied the voluntary simplicity movement. Each of the movement’s values identified by Elgin’s group—human

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scale, material simplicity, environmental awareness, self-determination and personal growth—build on each other. When an individual first chooses to live on a smaller, more human scale, the other values seem to fall in line.

Human Scale

Human scale means that we easily fit with our surroundings, our schedule and our stuff. When that isn’t happening and we realize we’re overwhelmed by the demands of a too-much life, we ask, “Is this really all there is?” Architect Sarah Susanka asked herself that question when, as a managing partner in a firm of 45 people, she realized she was “asleep at the wheel, while barreling down the road of life on cruise control.” She was working long hours and doing well, but not doing what she had wanted to do since childhood. “Often, the things we were passionate about as children are good indicators of natural proclivities that may have fallen by the wayside as we’ve moved into adulthood,” she observes.

One thing Susanka felt was not working for her anymore was the pace at which she raced through her days. “We’ve become incredibly productive in recent decades,” she remarks, “and our successes are measured by income and by acquisitions.” But what Susanka wanted was not a bigger house or a new car—she wanted time to write. “Our culture is grappling with time,” Susanka reflects. While we can get multiple things done with a press of a button, we can’t seem to allow ourselves the slow, unstructured time to just be present with our own thoughts. Trading superhuman self-perceptions for simply human views allowed Susanka the time to recollect herself and begin to write. The process of simplifying her life in order to pen The Not So Big House became the subject of her next book, The Not So Big Life. Linda Breen Pierce experienced a similar self-revelation. In 1991, she downsized her six-figure income as a Los Angeles attorney, moved to a smaller house in a quieter community, and has since been living and writing about the simplicity movement until

Recipe for Simplicity by Linda Breen Pierce “Simplify, simplify.” More than a century after Henry David Thoreau uttered these words, his plea for simplicity has more significance than ever before. We work hard and play hard, filling nearly every moment with activity. Most families believe they need two incomes to pay for a standard of living that has doubled in the past 50 years. But do we? Based on my three-year study of more than 200 people who have simplified their lives, I found that we can work less, want less and spend less, and be happier and more fulfilled in the process. Following these 10 suggestions will simplify life. Rather than try to do it all in a few weeks or months, know that most people need an initial period of three to five years to complete this transition. Small, gradual steps are best.

Don’t bring any material thing into your home unless you absolutely love it and want to keep it until it is beyond repair. Too much stuff is suffocating us. Purchasing, maintaining, insuring, storing and eventually disposing of our stuff sucks up our precious life energy.

Live in a home with a cozy environment that you or someone in your family uses every day. It can be more satisfying than living in a museum designed to impress others. Spending time and money to maintain a home that is larger than you need diverts these resources from more fulfilling endeavors.

Seek to limit your work outside of the home to 30 hours a week, 20 if you are a parent. To live a balanced life, we need downtime to daydream, relax, prepare a leisurely meal or take a walk. Surrounding activities with empty spaces whenever possible makes actions more productive and meaningful.

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Work no more than 30 minutes from home. Preserve your energy and money for more rewarding life experiences.

Limit children to between one and three extracurricular activities a week, depending on their age. Otherwise, you will exhaust yourself, and your children may grow up addicted to constant stimulation.

Live simply to dream big in a whole new way. Take a month or more every few years to go live in a foreign country. Living in a different culture fascinates, excites and vitalizes us. It teaches us to live in the present, a core practice of simple living. We gain perspective when we experience a foreign culture and learn how much we have to be grateful for.

Spend at least an hour a week in a natural setting, away from crowds of people, traffic and buildings. Three or four is even better. There is nothing more basic or simple than the natural world.

Connect with a sense of spirit in your life, whether through prayer, religious services, journal writing, meditation or spiritually related reading. Simplicity leads to spirituality and spirituality leads to simplicity. Cultivate a practice of silence and solitude, even if for just 15 to 30 minutes a day. Your spirituality will evolve naturally.

Seek the support of others who want to simplify their lives. Join or start a simplicity circle if you enjoy group interaction. Living simply in our culture can be a lonely journey, one that friends and family still on the earn-and-spend treadmill may not understand.

Practice saying “No” to things that don’t bring you inner peace and fulfillment, whether they are material goods, greater career responsibility or added social activities. Be vigilant with your time and energy; they are limited resources. If you say “Yes” to one thing (like a job promotion), recognize that you are saying “No” to something else (perhaps more time with family). Live consciously and deliberately. Linda Breen Pierce is the founder of The Pierce Simplicity Study and the author of Choosing Simplicity: Real People Finding Peace and Fulfillment in a Complex World and Simplicity Lessons: A 12-Step Guide to Living Simply.

recently retiring to Mexico. “We are living the American dream gone amuck,” she writes in Simplicity Lessons: A 12Step Guide to Living Simply. But now, we are learning that, “A fast-paced lifestyle prevents us from living mindfully.”

Material Simplicity

When life seems overwhelming, it’s time to take a good look at where we are, figure out where we want to be and eliminate obstacles. Do we want a smaller dwelling? Less to keep organized? More time for ourselves? “If your goals aren’t clear and your thinking isn’t focused, you can’t break the habits that stand in your way,” states psychologist and author Peter Walsh, who appears regularly on The Oprah Winfrey Show. “So many of my clients seem to have lost focus in their lives.” Walsh’s main refrain is that in accumulating more things than we really need or want, many of us have been trying to meet a need for something more. Sometimes, he says, “There is an element of boredom, combined with a simmering sense of frustration, even anger.” Either way, the hope is that material things will bring meaning and fulfillment. In his experience, “It never works.” In deciding how we can best simplify our lives, Elgin encourages us to ask the following questions: “Does what I own encourage activity and independence—or the opposite? Does what I buy satisfy or not? How tied is my present job to keeping up a large lifestyle?” An even simpler approach is to heed the words of William Morris, a leader in the 19th century Arts and Crafts movement: “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” Simplicity involves not only clearing out the physical and emotional clutter and replenishing mindfully, but also clarifies our view of how our actions have a wider impact.

Environmental Awareness

“Reduce, reuse, recycle” is a philosophy that Zoe Weil has lived for years. As the author of Most Good, Least

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Harm: A Simple Principle for a Better World and Meaningful Life, Weil understands that most of us have lived at least part of our lives looking through a single lens, focused on “what’s good for me.” Weil challenges us to look through multiple lenses that see beyond personal interest, to embrace what’s also good for other people and animals and the planet. It can start with a simple act, such as choosing to refill a stainless steel bottle with filtered water, instead of consuming plastic water bottles that can languish for generations in landfills or require recycling. Her mantra, “most good, least harm,” means considering the big picture to arrive at a better solution. For example, we might choose to buy fair trade coffee. Or we can seek out local produce to serve at meals and help independent farmers, even though we have to drive farther to the store. We might even decide to grow our own produce to cut the carbon emissions of the drive. We can choose to use green cleaning products that don’t relay toxins into our bodies and our environment, even

though they cost more. We can shop for cage-free eggs and free-range chicken, because these foods come from animals raised in a more humane manner, even if they’re harder to find. The benefits are twofold: Making our lives simpler yields the time to make more thoughtful choices, and making thoughtful choices can make the world a more desirable place in which to live.

Self-determination

According to Pierce’s research, simpler living results in “more time, personal freedom, reduced stress, a slower pace of life, control of money, less stuff to maintain, fulfilling work, passion and purpose in life, joyful relationships, deeper spirituality, better health and a connection with nature.” She has observed that while many people approach a simpler life with an interest only in these self-directed values, they soon develop other-directed values. People who have a simpler life also have the time, energy and passion to turn their talents towards the better-

ment of the community, the environment and the planet.

Personal Growth

What it all boils down to is this: Living simply can make us happy. “Happiness studies through the years show that what makes us happy isn’t stuff,” concludes Elgin. “That can be a revelation,” adds Susanka, “because for so much of our lives we’ve been oriented toward the accumulation of things to prove that we’re getting somewhere or making it ‘up’ some sort of hierarchy. What is critical is companioning with that which is most significant to you.” For more information and inspiration, contact: Duane Elgin at AwakeningEarth.org; Sarah Susanka at SarahSusanka.com and NotSoBigLife.com; Linda Breen Pierce at GallagherPress.com; Peter Walsh at PeterWalshDesign.com; and Zoe Weil at ZoeWeil.com.

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ealthy living can be challenging, but there are some simple diet and lifestyle choices that can be made to become healthier and to stay well. Three easy changes include drinking plenty of water, getting good posture support and eating a diet rich in healthy fats. Most people know that drinking water is important. The quantity of water that each individual needs varies depending on the size of the person. No one would consider showering in a small amount of water, yet people often do not drink a sufficient quantity of water to keep the body healthy. F. Batmanghelidj, M.D., in his book “Your Body’s Many Cries for Water,” claims that most people are dehydrated and become sick as a result. He suggests that, for optimal health, everyone should drink onehalf of their body weight in ounces daily. The body needs water on the

spine is in pain or not aligned properly. Health can be compromised when the nervous system is not in full communication due to spinal misalignment. Chiropractic restores communication and function to the nervous system by realigning the spine with the use of the hands. Helpful to every body, it improves performance and nervous system communication. Gentle non-force chiropractic also exists to help those people who are uncomfortable with the physical manipulation commonly associated with chiropractic. Focusing on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, chiropractic care is used most often to treat nerve and muscle complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs and headaches. Doctors of chiropractic practice

can help to keep the body healthy in the winter months, also, along with good water and chiropractic care. Keeping a diet rich in organic whole foods with fresh fruits and vegetables helps to provide the necessary nutrients for optimal health. Avoiding fast food, processed foods and foods made with hydrogenated and/or brominated oils makes it easier for the body to stay healthy.

inside to flush out toxins. It is best to consume filtered water instead of tap water due to the many toxins present in many municipal water supplies. Each city publishes the lead, chlorine and chemical content of the city water, so it is a good idea to check with your city for specific information on the chemicals and toxins in your city water supply. Proper postural support is also essential to a healthy body. How we sit, stand and our sleeping position have a huge impact on health. The body can’t be healthy if the spine is not aligned properly. Exercises and weight routines cannot be performed efficiently and properly when the

a drug-free approach to health care that includes therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling. Like chiropractic, good fats like flaxseed and omega 3 help protect the nervous system and provide essential support for all cells in the body. Keeping the nervous system working well improves the immune system. Consuming Vitamin D in the winter months also boosts the immune system. Food sources of Vitamin D include cod liver oil, egg yolk and spinach. Dietary supplementation of good fats and Vitamin D

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BREATHE IN BREATHE OUT by Amber Lanier Nagle

ost of us are oblivious to our breathing habits. It’s simply something that we do thousands of times every day without thinking about it, breathing in lifegiving oxygen and breathing out carbon dioxide. Unfortunately, most of us do not breathe correctly. We tend to take 10 to 12 shallow, staccato breaths per minute, instead of the slower, deeper, oxygen-rich breaths that our bodies crave. For centuries, specific breathing techniques have played an integral, healthful role in Eastern mind-body practices, including many forms of yoga and martial arts. Today, the element of disciplined breathing associated with those arts are drawing the attention of Western medical research. Studies are showing that while poor breathing has a negative effect on an individual’s health, deep, optimal breathing can measurably improve body functions. Dr. David Anderson, a senior investigator at the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging, says that slower, deeper breathing may even help some people with hypertension lower their blood pressure, although he’s not yet sure exactly how it works. “We know that slow, deep breathing relaxes and dilates blood vessels temporarily,” he states, “but we think that it also helps

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“Practicing regular, mindful breathing can be calming and energizing, and can even help with stress-related health problems, ranging from panic attacks to digestive disorders.” ~ Dr. Andrew Weil, integrative medical physician

our kidneys eliminate salt more efficiently, which would explain the drop in blood pressure.” In his ongoing study, participants are asked to breathe in sync with tones generated by a special device. “The device trains them to breath slower

and pace breaths until they reach six to eight breaths per minute,” explains Anderson. Other studies are also showing that varying our breathing techniques can be an effective tool in handling and managing depression, anxiety and stress-related disorders. Medical doctors Richard Brown and Patricia Gerbarg have studied the effects of various breathing practices on the stress levels of tsunami victims, Australian Vietnam veterans, emergency responders and other groups that suffer from post traumatic stress syndrome. “We started out by looking at specific yogic deep breathing techniques, such as Sudarshan Kriya yoga, qigong and others, but soon realized that combining elements of several of these techniques yielded optimal results,” remarks Gerbarg. She adds that professional breathing instruction is necessary to achieve their results, yet, “skillful control of breath patterns can be used to calm emotions, eliminate anxiety, stop obsessive worry, reduce stress over-reactivity and induce greater mental clarity and focus.” The road to better health may well be just a few breaths away. Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer based in Adairsville, Georgia. Connect at AmberNagle.com.

3 BREATHING EXERCISES Because breathing is something we can all control and regulate, it makes a useful tool for achieving a relaxed and clear state of mind. Dr. Andrew Weil recommends these three breathing exercises to help relax and reduce stress. Try each one to see how it affects your stress and anxiety levels.

The Stimulating Breath (or Bellows Breath)

The Stimulating Breath is adapted from a yogic breathing technique. Its aim is to raise vital energy and increase alertness. n Inhale and exhale rapidly through your nose, keeping your mouth closed, but relaxed. Breaths in and out should be equal in duration, but as short as possible. n Try for three in-and-out breath cycles per second. This produces a quick movement of the diaphragm, suggesting a bellows. Breathe normally after each cycle. n Begin with a maximum of 15 seconds. Increase subsequent practice sessions by five seconds or so, until reaching a full minute. Done properly, this exercise brings a feeling of invigoration comparable to the heightened awareness achieved after a good workout.

The 4-7-8 Exercise (or Relaxing Breath)

little light headed, do not be concerned; it will pass. Once you develop this technique by practicing it every day, it will be a useful tool to use when anything upsetting happensâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;before you react. Use it whenever you are aware of internal tension. Use it to help you fall asleep. Everyone can benefit from it.

Breath Counting

Breath counting is a simple, yet challenging, technique used in Zen meditation. Sit in a comfortable position with the spine straight and head inclined slightly forward. Gently close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Then, let the breath come naturally, without trying to influence it. Ideally, it will be quiet and slow, while depth and rhythm may vary. n To begin the exercise, count one to yourself as you exhale. n The next time you exhale, count two, and so on, up to five. n Begin a new cycle, counting one on the next exhalation. Never count higher than five, and count only when you exhale. You will know your attention has wandered when you find yourself counting up to eight or higher. Work up to 10 minutes at a time.

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This exercise is simple, takes little time, requires no equipment and can be done anywhere, in any position. Learn it first by sitting with your back straight. Place the tip of your tongue against the ridge of tissue just behind your upper front teeth and keep it there. You will be exhaling through your mouth; try pursing your lips slightly if this seems awkward. n Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound. n Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four. n Hold your breath for a count of seven. n Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound, to a count of eight. n Now, inhale again and repeat the cycle three more times, for a total of four breaths. Note that you always inhale quietly through your nose and exhale audibly through your mouth. The tip of your tongue stays in position the whole time. Exhalation takes twice as long as inhalation. The time you spend on each phase is not important; the ratio of 4:7:8 is important. If you have trouble holding your breath, speed the exercise up, but keep to the ratio of 4:7:8 for the three phases. With practice, you can slow it down. This exercise is a natural tranquilizer for the nervous system. Practice it at least twice a day. Do not do more than four breaths at one time for the first month of practice. Later, if you wish, you can extend it to eight breaths. If you feel a

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HOLIDAY YOGA THREE EASY POSES RELIEVE STRESS & REFRESH SPIRIT by Kate Hanley

ne of the great things about yoga is that as long as you have a yoga mat and some stretchy clothes, you’re good to go. Yet, there is one yoga prop I love. The next time someone asks what you might like as a gift, consider asking for a yoga bolster (see cushion shown). Using a bolster gives you a concrete way to give yourself extra TLC when you’re frenzied or super-tired or feeling a little under the weather. It can also subtly broadcast your need for loving attention; when I pull out my bolster, my husband knows it’s time to try a little tenderness. Resting on a bolster feels fantastic, in part because its comfortable support encourages your muscles to release gently and gradually. Using a bolster to support your body weight enables you to experience the benefits of a yoga pose without exerting nearly as much effort. By being completely passive, you can also be utterly relaxed, and in that sweet spot of relaxation, your body is even more receptive to the benefits of each pose. Here are three of my favorite restorative yoga poses that make good use of a bolster or, alternatively, a narrow couch cushion, stack of firm pillows or a couple of folded blankets.

SUPPORTED CHILD’S POSE Sit on the floor with your shins folded underneath you, toes untucked and knees open wide. Place the bolster on the floor between your thighs, as close to your groin as possible, and fold forward, resting your torso and head on the bolster and your arms wherever they are comfortable. Turn your head to one side. After a minute or two, turn your head to the other side and hold it for an equal amount of time.

BENEFITS: Relieves lower-back tension and opens the hips. Quiets the mind and makes you feel babied and cared for.

SUPPORTED TWIST Sit on the floor with your shins folded underneath you, and then shift your hips to the right and rest your right hip on the floor. Place the bolster on the ground by your right hip, perpendicular to your thighs, and bring your hands to the floor, one on either side of the bolster. Use the leverage

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of your hands to twist your torso to the right as far as you can, and then lean forward until your stomach, rib cage and head are resting on the bolster. Place your left cheek on the bolster and rest your arms wherever they are comfortable. Stay there and breathe for two to three minutes. Repeat in reverse on the other side.

BENEFITS: Massages abdominal organs, stimulating digestion and detoxification. Wrings tension out of the muscles along the spine.

HEART OPENING RECLINE Sit cross-legged on the floor, with the bolster placed directly behind your hips, and have a folded blanket handy to use as a pillow. Recline until your back and head are resting on the bolster and place the blanket under your head. Rest the backs of your hands on the floor alongside your torso. Stay in this position for up to five minutes, breathing deeply and feeling the weight of your spine sinking into the bolster.

BENEFITS: Opens the chest; creates more room for the

lungs to expand and deepens breathing. Spending a few minutes in one or all of these poses helps you feel more relaxed, less irritable and more clear-headed. As a result, you become less likely to overreact and more able to enjoy the constant stream of things to do that accompanies the holidays—making restorative yoga a wonderful gift for you and those around you.

Kate Hanley is the founder of MsMindBody.com and author of The Anywhere, Anytime Chill Guide. Adapted from her Stream of Consciousness blogging at Gaiam.com.

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THE FAMILY FOOTPRINT

Cutting Our Carbon Emissions Down to Size by Brita Belli

very individual has a carbon footprint, as does every household; that is, the amount of carbon dioxide and other emissions produced by our daily actions that contribute to global warming. Many decisions we make have an associated carbon value—whether we commute by train or car; use fans or air conditioning; how long we shower; and how often we wash clothes. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), a typical U.S. home uses 11,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity a year. Unless our household is powered by renewable energies, every single kWh we use requires the burning of 3 kWh of fossil fuels, like coal, at a power plant. The use of such conventional fuel emits carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and other toxins, such as mercury and lead, all of which contaminate our air, oceans, food chains and drinking water. “If you use less energy,” says DOE spokesperson Chris Kielich, “there’s less demand on power companies, which means fewer new coal plants.” Free online calculators provide a helpful tool to get a handle on our

current carbon footprint. Easy-to-use websites include SafeClimate.net/calculator, CoolClimate.Berkeley.edu and Nature.org/calculator. When it comes to a family’s energy use, the biggest piece of the pie is heating and cooling. According to data from the latest Buildings Energy Data Book, space heating accounts for 31 percent of the average family’s energy use, and cooling 12 percent. Figure in the additional 12 percent it takes to heat household water, and that’s a whopping 55 percent of our total home energy consumption, just for heating and cooling needs—collectively representing 46 percent of annual utility bills. Rounding out our expenditures, lighting generally accounts for 11 percent of our energy use; computers and electronics, 9 percent; refrigerators, 8 percent; and various other appliances, 8 percent. The remaining 8 percent falls under “other.” The DOE recommends starting an improvement campaign with a home energy audit, whether we do it ourselves or in collaboration with a professional. Be on the lookout for proper insulation levels and any air leaks, cracks or spaces around doors, window frames

and electrical outlets, all common sources of heat loss. The EnergySavers. gov website walks inquirers through the process—just search under “audit.” After determining needed improvements, take a whole-house approach to energy savings. For instance, buying an energy-efficient furnace, while it reduces emissions, will have a much greater impact when combined with proper air sealing and insulation, better ventilation and adjusted thermostat settings. When all such actions are taken into account, notes the DOE’s Energy Savers Booklet, we can reduce our family’s environmental emissions by 20 to 50 percent. The first efficiency update a homeowner needs, advises Kielich, is a programmable thermostat. For about $35, a family can easily realize savings of 10 percent off their energy bills by simply lowering their heating settings or raising their cooling settings by 10 degrees for eight hours during the day. Another easy energy- and money-saving tip she recommends is replacing all home light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL). “CFLs are hugely more efficient, and they also produce less heat,” Kielich says, so the air conditioner doesn’t have to work as hard during warmer months. According to research by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), CFLs are four times as efficient as incandescent light bulbs and last 10 times as long. Over their lifecycle, reports RMI, they’ll save 75 percent of greenhouse gas emissions over conventional lights. Starting with more manageable tasks helps families adjust gradually to a greener lifestyle. Soon, we witness first-hand how little actions—such as turning off lights, shutting doors and shortening showers—can have a big collective impact. For more information visit: Department of Energy, EnergySavers.gov; and Rocky Mountain Institute, search “CFLs” at RMI.org. Brita Belli is the editor of E/The Environmental Magazine and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Renewable Energy for Your Home. Connect at Brita@eMagazine.com.

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Simply Delicious

by Erin Eagen

magine sitting down to a delicious spread of pizza, salad and a variety of sandwiches and desserts. Everything before you looks and smells delicious and you soon find that things taste as good as they look. Would you be surprised to learn that all the foods are completely raw? The raw foods diet consists of uncooked fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and sprouted grains. The foods can be eaten plain or prepared a myriad of ways to tantalize the taste-buds while maintaining their full nutritional value. Eating a diet based primarily on organic raw foods can help you to live more simply while improving your health and reducing your impact on the planet. Embracing a raw foods diet is an easy way to optimize health, too. Many people report increased energy levels, weight loss, improved skin appearance and even reduction of diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Individuals suffering from digestive problems normally see a significant decrease in symptoms upon adopting a diet based on raw foods. Foods in their raw state, meaning they are never heated above 106 degrees Fahrenheit, are more easily digested because the enzymes naturally contained within the food are all still alive. Essentially, the human body doesn’t have to work as hard to digest these foods because their own enzymes are present and capable of aiding the digestion. Raw foods also have a much higher nutrient content due to the fact that heating foods causes the nutrients to die. A raw foods diet doesn’t just improve the health of those eating it, it is also good for the environment. The foods required for this diet can easily be obtained from local organic sources. Organic farming is more healthy for the earth because it doesn’t use harmful chemical pesticides. Since consumers can shop locally for most of their raw foods, if not all, they reduce their environmental impact while helping their local economy. Raw foods don’t require much packaging and less energy to produce and distribute. In addition, the fact that the foods are not cooked means that they take less energy to prepare. The Internet is full of clever and exciting recipes for those

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Eating a diet based primarily on organic raw foods can help you to live more simply while improving your health and reducing your impact on the planet. style of cuisine, can take a day off from their own food preparations and visit The Red Pepper Deli located in downtown Northville. This vibrant delicatessen features a wide variety of raw foods and plenty of delicious fresh juices and smoothies. Owner Carolyn Simon only knew of a few people who consumed mostly raw foods when she opened the restaurant a year ago. Still, the business has been growing steadily with loyal customers sometimes being created nearly by accident. Simon explains, “Sometimes people come in to our deli looking to order a corned beef sandwich, but then they decide to try something raw and they end up coming back again and again.” The menu is changed slightly every few months. Red Pepper offers daily entrees and dessert specials in addition to regular offerings. “I had no idea what I was doing when I started, but I just kept on it,” says Simon, “and the food is just so full of flavor.” The Red Pepper Deli is located at 116 West Main Street, in Northville.248-773-7671

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ere’s the big idea: Noise is bad for you. During my career as a pioneer in the simplicity movement, I have taken note of numerous studies that link unwanted sound to increased levels of stress. Even low-level noise has been associated with increased aggression and other mental health problems, as well as poor sleep, high blood pressure and heart disease. A few of the reporting organizations include Cornell University, the Acoustical Society of America and the World Health Organization. The following tips for increasing moments of silence in daily life will help us all feel better and live healthier: n Start each day with silence. Before running headlong into another day, do something relaxing for 12 minutes upon waking. It may be meditating, stretching or reading inspirational literature. According to the National Institutes of Health, our cortisol levels (“the stress hormone” produced by the adrenal glands) are highest between 6 and 8 o’clock in the morning, when we first get out of bed. Most people have coffee and turn on the news. That’s the worst thing we can do. Studies have shown that only 12 minutes of quiet in the morning can bring down the stress-hormone levels, and get you off to a better start that will last all day. n Eat at a table, without watching television or reading. Mindful eating helps us to enjoy our food more, prevents overeating because we are tuned into our body’s satiety signals, and allows the body to metabolize food more efficiently.

n Create a silence retreat at home. Set aside an evening at home with no talking. Turn the phone ringer off and don’t answer it; turn off the television. Don’t run any extra machines. Try to have the family do this together, or trade nights with a partner in taking the kids out to dinner and a movie. n Practice silent exercise. Exercise without iPod, magazines

or video. If possible, exercise outdoors. Silence helps us pay attention to everything the body is doing—breathing, muscle function and posture. Silence helps us listen to the helpful signals our body is giving—to slow down, go faster or straighten up.   Janet Luhrs is the international bestselling author of The Simple Living Guide and guides people toward simpler, more enjoyable lives through her Simplicity Series Seminars, at SimpleLiving.com.

n Try driving in silence. Because there is so much noise that

we can’t control, find small ways to create silence that you can control. The car is a wonderful place to get in touch with your thoughts and just be with yourself. Silence is rejuvenating.

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1 Yoga and the Chakras Workshop – 1-3:30pm. Be guided through the chakras with a yoga asana practice, discussion and meditation. Identify and tap into the chakras in order to remove energetic blockages that effect you, your relationships and the world around you. $25. evolve yoga studio, 7986 Lilley Rd, Canton. 734-454-9642. evolve-yoga.net. Maybury Farm Corn Maze – 1-9pm. Family

fun for everyone. $6 for children 3-9, $8 for everyone else. Free parking. Maybury Farm, 50165 Eight Mile.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 2 Workshop: Save Water and Save Money – 12-

1pm. Presented by Sierra Club. Learn useful tips to save water in the home that will save money on the water bill. Free. Skillman Branch, Detroit Public Library, 121 Gratiot Ave, Detroit. Melissa 313-965-0055.

Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Mixture of guided

visualization, breath work, therapeutic imagery and body awareness. Presenter Sue BurtonHidalgo is listed in Bantam Books “The Top 100 Psychics In America” and in Llewellyn Books “The Complete Book of Psychic Arts”. $15. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Road, Southgate. 734-246-1208. TotalHealthFoods@ yahoo.com. THFDownriver.com.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3 Strength and Stretch – 2pm. Non-aerobic exercise class combining a variety of equipment including free weights, medicine balls, balance balls and therabands. Garden City Hospital, 6245 Inkster Rd, Garden City. 734-458-4330.

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An Evening with Chef Mary B – 6pm. Join Chef Mary B while she shares her love for fresh, wholesome food. Free. Zerbo’s Health Foods, 34164 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-427-3144. Zerbos.com. Dr. Wallach’s Health Seminar – 7pm. Attend Dr. Wallach’s seminar to learn what the doctors won’t tell you. Free. Royal Oak Elks Club, 2401 E. 4th Street, Royal Oak. 888-271-2751

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4 Dr. Wallach Book Signing – 12-2pm. Meet in person Dr. Joel D. Wallach BS, DVM, ND, Nobel Prize Nominee in Medicine and author of “Dead Doctors Don’t Lie” and “Let’s Play Doctor!”. Bring your copy or buy a copy and have it signed by Dr. Wallach himself. Listen to 1600 AM Saturdays 7-8AM for his radio show. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Road, Southgate. 734-246-1208. TotalHealthFoods@yahoo.com. THFDownriver.com. Why We Buy – The Psychology of Spending – 7pm. Learn how to manage valuable resources, the external factors that influence buying behavior, money personalities, ways to control spending, and overcoming the forces that make us spend. Free. Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George Street, Dearborn Heights. 313-791-3800.

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Dr. Wallach’s Health Seminar – 7pm. Attend Dr. Wallach’s seminar to learn what the doctors won’t tell you. Free. Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd, Ann Arbor. 888-271-2751

Interfaith Community Outreach Clothing Drive – 8am. Join the Interfaith Community Outreach as they collect clothing, boots, shoes, outerwear and hangers for those in need in the Plymouth/Canton area. Free. Geneva Presbyterian, 5845 N. Sheldon Rd, Canton.

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Health Screenings – 10am-2pm. Presented by Quality Home Health Care Services of Michigan. Health screenings for hypertension, diabetes, and a free glucometer for those in need. Free. Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Rd, Detroit. 313-833-9800.

Zumba Class – 6:45-7:45pm. Presented by Elements of Exercise. Dance your way to good health. Light refreshments will be served. Dress ready to sweat. Free. University of Michigan – Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn. Kochoff Hall C in the University Center.

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7 Tadpoles – 10am. Children 2-5 can have fun experiencing nature, playing games and making crafts. $4. Pre-registration required. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, 28700 Oakwood, Flat Rock. 734-782-3956. Nature NUTS – 10am. Children 6-10 can enjoy experiencing nature, playing games, making crafts and more. $4. Pre-registration required. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, 28700 Oakwood, Flat Rock. 734-782-3956. Raw-Vegan Food on a Dime – 10am-1pm. Learn how to make simple, delicious raw-vegan food with low food costs. Class will include food/sprouting demos, sampling, recipes and useful tips to get started. Madonna University, Room 1310, 36600 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. 734-432-5300. Eman Mineral Cosmetic Make Overs – 12-3pm. Zerbo’s Health Foods, 34164 Plymouth Road, Livonia. 734-427-3144. Zerbos.com. Reiki Share Night – 6pm. Beloved Spirit Energy Health and Healing Center, 670 S. Main St, Plymouth. Free. Laura 734-476-9555. BelovedSpirit.com. Owl Festival – 6-10pm. Celebrate owls. There will be games, crafts, presentations, owl prowls, and even a live owl. $4. Pre-registration required. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, 28700 Oakwood, Flat Rock. 734-782-3956.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8 LEGO Castle Adventure – 9:30am-5pm. Explore, build and play! Visit the royal castle and be immersed in a hands-on, life-size LEGO fantasy adventure. $15 adults, $11 kids. Henry Ford Museum, 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn. 313-271-1620. TheHenryFord.org/Events/LegoExhibit.Aspx. 37th Annual All Depression Era Glass Show and Sale – 10am-4pm. Featuring American-made

glassware from the early 1900’s through the 1960’s. $5 donation. Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn. MichiganDepressionGlass.com/Show.Html. Fall Civic Experience – 6pm. An exciting evening of jazz, classical and chamber music. $12, ages 6 and under free. Orchestra Hall at the Max M. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-576-5111.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 9 Homeschool Monday – 10am. The tree cycle will be this month’s theme. $3. Pre-registration required. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, 28700 Oakwood, Flat Rock. 734-782-3956.

learn how to protect the health of your thyroid. Co-sponsored by The Foundation for Wellness Professionals with guest speaker Dr. William H. Karl, D.C., Certified Wellness Doctor. Free. Livonia Civic Center Library, 3rd floor, 32777 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. Pre-registration requested due to limited seating. 734-425-8588.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 10 Dehydrated Delicacies – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn with Joyce Olivetto the stepping stones to achieving optimal health, the importance of cellular repair, healing, and how living foods, enzyme activity and proper nutrition can effect the aging process. Free. Zerbo’s Health Foods, 34164 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-427-3144. Zerbos.com.

Mommy & Me – 10am. Moms and their toddlers can spend quality time together while introducing them to nature through stories, crafts and hands-on activities. $2. Pre-registration required. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, 28700 Oakwood, Flat Rock. 734-782-3956. Health Screening – 10am-2pm. Presented by Quality Home Health Care Services of Michigan. Health screenings for hypertension, diabetes and a free glucometer for those in need. Free. Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Rd, Detroit. 313-833-9800. Water Protection and Conservation – 5:30pm. Be part of the group that brainstorms activities/ events to educate residents and public officials on protecting and conserving our water. Free. Biggby Coffee, 4501 Woodward, Detroit. Melissa 313-965-0055. The Personal Triumph of a Holocaust Survivor: A Talk with Sam Offen – 7pm. Sam Offen will be talking about his experience of the Holocaust. His book, “When Hope Prevails”, will be available for purchase. Free. Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George Street, Dearborn Heights. 313-791-3800. Thyroid Myths and Magic – 7-8:30pm. Come to this informative and interesting workshop to

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Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato – 9am3pm. Visit the 10,000 square-foot traveling exhibit from Guanajuato, Mexico featuring 36 accidental mummies. $24.95 adults, $19.95 for children 12 and under. Detroit Science Center, 5020 John R, Detroit. 313-577-8400. DetroitScienceCenter.org.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Musical – 8pm. The University of Detroit Mercy Theatre Company and Marygrove College’s Music Department are pleased to present this musical. $15. Marygrove Theatre, 8425 W. McNichols, Detroit. 313-927-1545. Theatre.UDMercy.edu.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12 Balance Your Hormones Naturally – 7-9pm. Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C.,N.D. presents a workshop on a holistic approach to balancing hormones naturally. Free. Limited to 15 guests. Reservations required. Free. Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Road, Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness.com. 734-756-6904. Youngevity, Dr. Wallach Follow Up – 7-8pm. Loved Dr. Wallach’s lecture and want to know more? Or maybe you couldn’t make it? This is the class for you! We will be following up from the lecture and answering any questions you have about Dr. Wallach and the youngevity line of products. Free. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Road, Southgate. 734-246-1208. TotalHealthFoods@yahoo.com. THFDownriver.com.

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14 Gluten Freedom: Holiday Edition – Come to Zerbos for a whole day of samples, demos, and recipes, highlighting wheat and gluten-free holiday treats. Free. Zerbo’s Health Foods, 34164 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-427-3144. Zerbos.com. Whitetail Widows’ Day – 2-4pm. This program will focus on the white-tailed deer. Open for all during the opening day of deer season. $3. Preregistration required. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, 28700 Oakwood, Flat Rock. 734-782-3956.

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VegMichigan Dinner Club: Red Star Chinese Restaurant – 7pm. Vegan family-style meal. $16, tea, tax and tip included. Red Star Chinese Restaurant, 13944 Michigan Ave, Dearborn. RSVP by November 12. 877-778-3464. Karen@ VegMichigan.org.

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calendarofevents All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication, and adhere to our guidelines. Email mdemo@HealthyLivingDetroit.com for guidelines and to submit entries. Afghan Star – 4pm. After 30 years of war and Taliban rule, pop Idol has come to Afghanistan. This film follows the dramatic stories of four contestants as they risk all to becomes the nation’s favorite singer. $7.50. Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. Dia.org/DFT/.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 16 Keys To A Naturally Healthy Smile – 7-8:30pm. In this months Herbal Hour we’ll discuss a host of natural ways to remedy tooth and gum products, including cavities, abscesses, gum disease and whitening teeth. Join us and learn how to keep your smile (and your body) healthy in a completely non-toxic and natural way. $10. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Road, Southgate. 734-246-1208. TotalHealthFoods@yahoo.com THFDownriver.com.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17 Conquer Your Cravings – 6-7:30pm. Learn how to shift cravings from things that are harmful and don’t promote vibrant health. Free. Zerbo’s Health Foods, 34164 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-427-3144. Zerbos.com. Natural Health Lecture and Raw Food Demonstration – 6-7:30pm. Presented by Ellen Livingston, with Don Bennett. Free. Zerbo’s Health Foods, 34164 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. Register at Zerbo’s, 866-4-ZERBOS. Zerbos.com.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18 Feel Like Yourself Again – 6-8pm. Workshop presented by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D. Learn what causes us to feel different from what we want to be, naturally using diet and lifestyle changes. Free. Limit to 30 guests. Noble Library, 32901 Plymouth Road, Livonia. Drumming with Kristyne – 7-8:30pm. Spiritual drum session utilizing indigenous rhythms from various cultures for health and wellness. Some drums will be available. Bring your own, bring a friend, make new ones and joyful noise. The voice of the earth is a pulse within us. Love offering. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Road, Southgate. 734-246-1208. Song_OnTheWind@ hotmail.com. THFDownRiver.com. Exercise and Pressure Point Therapy – 7-8:30pm. Learn which exercises are most essential to incorporate into a daily routine. Free. Karl Chiropractic Clinic and Wellness Center, P.C., 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. Limited seating. 734-425-8220.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19

Academic Skills Workshop – Manage Stress – 6-7pm. Sponsored by the Center for Personalized Instruction. Free. Madonna University, Room 1310, 36600 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. 734-432-5300. Natural Health Lecture and Raw Food Demonstration – 6:30-8pm. Presented by Ellen Livingston, with Don Bennett. Learn how a natural diet of fresh raw foods can bring balance and allow healing. Lecture and demonstration of Simple ‘n Healthy Raw Cuisine with samples. Free. Arbor Farms Market, 2103 W. Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor. Register at Arbor Farms, 734-996-8111. LivingYogaNow.com. Lecture on Autism – 7-8:30pm. Mark Meyerson, CNC (Certified Nutritional Counselor) will conduct this lecture and will discuss diet and suggested supplements for those with autism. Free. Nutrition Unlimited, 14185 Eureka, Southgate. 734-284-2357.MarkMNU@yahoo.com.

process of selecting a quality vitamin de-mystified, Join Laurie Bates, ND for an introduction to the world of vitamins and minerals. Learn how to design a multi-vitamin program. Free. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Road, Southgate. 734-246-1208.TotalHealthFoods@yahoo.com. THFDownriver.com. The Key to Health – 7-9pm. Workshop presented by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D. Learn about the key to restoring health naturally. Free. Limited to 20 guests. Whole Foods, 7350 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield. TLCHolisticWellness.com. 734-756-6904.

Best of all is to preserve everything in a pure, still heart, and let there be for every pulse a thanksgiving, and for every breath a song. ~ Konrad von Gesner

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21 Holiday Arts and Crafts Ensemble – 9am-4pm. Hosted by the Plymouth Canton Music Boosters. Fine handcrafted arts and crafts. Live performances of local musicians throughout the day. $2. Plymouth High School, 8400 Beck Rd, Canton. Carol Rosati 734-455-0714. PCMB.net/ArtCraft/. Natural Treatment of ADD and ADHD – 7pm. Presented by Lezlie Cebulski, ND, EFT-ADV, traditional Naturopath and Emotional Freedom Technique practioner. Free. Holistic Healing & Wellness, 199 North Main Street, Ste B-6, Plymouth. 734-7870626. Holistic-Healing-Wellness.com. Couples Massage Class – 7-8pm. Join us for a one hour massage class for couples. We will relax, stretch muscles, ease tension and improve flexibility. So grab your friend or honey, wear comfortable clothing and bring a large sleeping bag or quilt (we will be working on the floor). $10/couple. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Road, Southgate. 734-246-1208. TotalHealthFoods@yahoo.com THFDownriver.com.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22 Fort Visger Collaborative Farmers Market – 11am-4pm. Special Holiday Market. 1355 Southfield Road, municipal parking lot across from City Hall, Lincoln Park. Leslie Lynch-Wilson 313-598-3137.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 23 Vitamins, Health and You! – 6:30-8pm. If you have ever been confused by the enormous selection of multi-vitamins and would like to have the

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26 VegMichigan’s Thanksgiving Day Celebration and Potluck – 1-4pm. Doors open at noon. Bring a friend, your favorite talent, instrument, or a game and join the fun as we celebrate the abundance of plant-based foods. Bring a raw vegan dish sized for 8 servings. First time visitors may pay $10 in lieu of bringing a dish. However, they are encouraged to bring a dish sot there is enough food for everyone. Unity of Livonia, 28660 5 Mile Rd, Livonia. 877-778-3464.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 30 Reiki Share – 7-8pm. Come share some positive energy. Presented by Mary Sparks-Rohde, a graduate of Irene’s Myomassology Institute, a certified massage therapist, and has completed her education as a USUI and Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher and Polarity Practioner. Free. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Road, Southgate. 734-246-1208.TotalHealthFoods@yahoo.com. THFDownriver.com.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 1 Vitamins, Health and You! – 6:30-8pm. If you have ever been confused by the enormous selection of multi-vitamins and would like to have the process of selecting a quality vitamin de-mystified, Join Laurie Bates, ND for an introduction to the world of vitamins and minerals. Learn how to design a multi-vitamin program. Free. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Road, Southgate. 734-246-1208. TotalHealthFoods@yahoo.com. THFDownriver.com.

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Rise and Shine Yoga – 7:30-8:30am. All levels. $13. evolve yoga studio, 7986 Lilley Rd, Canton. 734-454-9642. evolve-yoga.net. Xflowsion Class – 10-11:15am. Blend of yoga, martial arts, and dance moves. All levels.Yoga Shelter, 17000 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe. 313884-9642. YogaShelter.com. Aerial Arts – 10-11:30am. Om my! Learn to fly. $25. Detroit Flyhouse, The FD Loft Building, 3434 Russell St. Loft #302, Detroit. DetroitFlyHouse. com. Micha 313-674-6424.

Yoga Ed Class – 6-7:15. All levels. $10. Free parking after 5pm. Yoga in Detroit, 535 Griswold St at Congress Floor 27 – Buhl Bldg, Detroit. 248-496-0392. YogaInDetroit.com. Alternative Dance Night – 6:30-8pm. Music

mixed by Ruby Race Dancer. Golden Gate Café, 18700 Woodward Avenue Detroit. 313366-2247. InnateDetroit.com/GoldenGate/ GoldenGate.html Yoga Flow Class – 7:15pm. $15 walk in. Body Fit, 133 W Main St. Ste 240, Northville. 248-305-8414. BodyFitMi.com Cardio Kickboxing – 7:15-8:15. No bag (non-

contact) 30 minutes kickboxing followed by 30 minutes of lower and upper body workout to strengthen and tone. Ages 15 and up $9. Canfield Community Center, 1801 N. Beech Daly Rd, Dearborn Heights. TheFitnessFactory.net.

Vinyasa Yoga – 6 and 7:15pm. $10. St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 2803 1st Street, Wyandotte. Yoga@Misc-Fit.com.

Cardio Kickboxing – 7:45pm. The Fighting

Guided Meditation Night – 6-8pm. Free. 670 S Main St, Plymouth. 734-476-9555. BelovedSpirit.com. Laura 734-476-9555. Yoga and Qi Gong for Real Bodies – 6-7:15pm. $12. Rising Sun Yoga. 13550 Dix-Toledo, Southgate. 734-282-9642. RisingSunYoga.com.

Fit, 3203 Biddle Ave, one block north of Eureka Road, Wyandotte. TheFightingFit.com.

Acoustic Mondays – 9pm. Free. 10339

Conant, Hamtramck. 313-873-1117. SmallsBarDetroit.com.

Fitness Kickboxing – 7-8pm. $5. Tamashi Karate Dojo, 17651 E. Warren Ave, Detroit. TamashiKarate.net.

Yin Yoga – 4-5pm. Taught by Roxanne Ward. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. Practice-yoga.net.

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PiYo – 5:45-6:45pm. Fusion of Pilates and Yoga techniques. Yoga mats provided. No experience necessary. $10. Vixen Fitness, 4731 Grand River. #206, Detroit. VixenFitness.com.

Vipasana Meditation – 7:30-9pm. Dona-

Tabata Class – 1-2pm. Tabata Protocol is a great circuit workout based on the training formula that Dr. Izumi Tabata put together in 1992 that increases your anaerobic and aerobic conditioning. $14. F3 Fitness, 22402 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights, 313-278-2629. F3Fitness.com.

Gentle Yoga – 6-7pm. First class free, $14 walk in. Livonia Yoga Center, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia. 248-449-9642. LivoniaYogaCenter.com.

Classic Nia – 5:30-6:30pm. All levels welcome. $13. Body and Mind Fitness, 239 E. Nine Mile Road, 1 block east of Woodward, Ferndale. NiaBethSchedule.BlogSpot.com.

Beginners Pilates – 6pm. Guardian Martial Arts & Fitness, 30942 Ford Road, Garden City. 734-266-0565. GuardianMartialArts.com.

All Levels Hip Openers Yoga Class – 12-1:15pm. $12. Rising Sun Yoga. - 13550 Dix-Toledo, Southgate. 734-282-9642. RisingSunYoga.com.

Maahaah Yoga – 5-6pm. Maahaah-Yoga! (hatha yoga, tai-chi, chi-kung). Benefits of Maahaah yoga include equalized blood pressure, aid in controlling diabetes, stress elimination, detoxifies and repairs internal organs, helps digestion, promotes anti-aging, rejuvenates the body, and circulation. $8. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Road, Southgate. 734-246-1208. TotalHealthFoods@yahoo.com. THFDownriver.com.

Ashtanga Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. $15. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. Practice-Yoga.net.

tion. evolve yoga studio, 7986 Lilley Rd, Canton. 734-454-9642. evolve-yoga.net.

Candlelight Yoga – 7-8pm. $14 walk in. Livonia Yoga Center, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia. 248449-9642. LivoniaYogaCenter.com.

Congress Floor 27 – Buhl Bldg, Detroit. 248-496-0392. YogaInDetroit.com.

Open House & Fibromyalgia Day – 9am–9pm. New program for Fibromyalgia sufferers will be introduced. This program will use a multifaceted approach incorporating modalities used by the Pain Institute in Chicago. Meet the staff and tour this new facility that provides whole person focus also known as alternative healing. True Health Alternative, 15365 Hubbard, Livonia. 734-466-8701 – TrueHlthAlt.com Slow Flow Yoga – 9-11am. Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Rd, Taylor. 734-374-3901. TaylorYoga.com Work Break Yoga – 11:45am-12:30pm. All levels. $10. Yoga in Detroit, 535 Griswold St at

The Nia Technique – 7-8pm. $6. All ages and fitness levels. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic. 6231 N. Canton Center Road, Suite 109, Canton. 734-455-6767 Tuesday Night at the Movies – 7-8:30pm. Free. Nutrition Unlimited, 14185 Eureka, Southgate. 734-284-2357. MarkMNU@yahoo.com. Restorative Flow Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. $10. Gentle flow. All levels. evolve yoga studio, 7986 Lilley Rd, Canton. 734-454-9642. evolve-yoga.net. Cardio Kickboxing – 7: 45-8:45pm. Ages 13 and up $5. Ultimate Karate Institute, 23753 Van Born Rd, Taylor. 313-292-9214

Moderately Paced Vinyasa – 9:30-11am. Beginners to intermediate students welcome. Limit 8 students. Includes raw food snack and lending library. First class free. Living Yoga, Ann Arbor. Ellen 734-995-0875. LivingYogaNow.com. Preschool Skate – 10-11:30am. Parents, strollers and children 6 and under welcome. $4. Riverside Arena, 36635 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-4213540. RiversideArena.com. Cardio Step – 6-7pm. An upbeat class full of energy, music to get your toes tapping and various routines to get that heart pumping! One class burns over 600 calories! $12. Body N Balance, 2315 Monroe St, Dearborn. 313-792-8181. LoveUrCardio@yahoo.com. MyBodyNBalance.com. Eastside Ride Night – 6-7pm. Moderate pace (18-21mph). Pointe Cyclery, Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods. Ricardo 586-774-2687. Box & Buff – 7-8:10pm. Cardio kickboxing. High cardio workout that combines various kicking and punching movements followed up with concentrated ab work. Bring a mat or towel. $12. Body N Balance, 2315 Monroe St, Dearborn. 313-7928181. MyBodyNBalance.com. Mat Pilates – 7:15-8:15pm. All levels. $15. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. Practice-Yoga.net.

Stretching and Movement Day – 9am-9pm. Too many of us are accustomed to the “desk-tocouch-to-bed” routine. 70% of Americans don’t get enough exercise. Join us for a 30 min session to improve flexibility and get your blood pumping. Join the fight against physical inactivity. $10. True Health Alternative, 15365 Hubbard, Livonia. 734-466-8701 TrueHlthAlt.com

Adult Roller Skate Dance – 10am-12pm. $5. Riverside Arena, 36635 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-421-3540. RiversideArena.com. All Levels Yoga Class – 5-6pm. Donation basis. All levels. Rising Sun Yoga, 13550 Dix-Toledo, Southgate. 734-282-9642. RisingSunYoga.com. Yin Yoga – 7-8:15. All levels welcome. $10. Detroit Flyhouse, The FD Loft Building, 3434 Russell St. Loft #302, Detroit. DetroitFlyHouse.com.

Get Up and Move – 9am. Invigorating exercise program. Free. Garden City Hospital, 6245 Inkster Rd, Garden City. 734-458-4330. Slow Flow Yoga – 9-11am. Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Rd, Taylor. 734-374-3901. TaylorYoga.com Gentle Yoga – 9:15-10:15am. $14. Livonia Yoga Center, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia. 248-4499642. LivoniaYogaCenter.com. Dance Body Basics – 5:30pm. Beginner dance class. $15, $20 annual registration fee. Detroit Dance Studio, 4731 Grand River Ave, Studio #203, Detroit. 313-887-0656. DetroitDanceStudio.com. Tai Chi – 6-7pm. $5. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic. 6231 N. Canton Center Road, Suite 109, Canton. 734-455-6767 Yoga for Every Body – 6-7:15pm. All levels. $10. Free parking after 5pm. Yoga in Detroit, 535 Griswold St at Congress Floor 27 – Buhl Bldg, Detroit. 248-496-0392.YogaInDetroit.com.

Cardio Kickboxing – 7:15-8:15. No bag (noncontact) 30 minutes kickboxing followed by 30 minutes of lower and upper body workout to strengthen and tone. Ages 15 and up $9. Canfield Community Center, 1801 N. Beech Daly Rd, Dearborn Heights. TheFitnessFactory.net.

Yoga – 7-8pm. All ages. No experience necessary. Drop in class. $8. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Road, Southgate. 734-246-1208.TotalHealthFoods@yahoo.com. THFDownriver.com.

Slow Flow Yoga Class – 7:15-8:45pm. All levels. Donation basis. Rising Sun Yoga, 13550 DixToledo, Southgate. 734-282-9642. RisingSunYoga.com.

Posture Pro Yoga Class – 7:15-8:15pm. Free to new students. $12. Rising Sun Yoga, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642. RisingSunYoga.com.

Zumba – 7:30pm. Presented by C.C. Plus, Dance for fun and fitness. Zumba fitness trend fuses Latin dances like salsa, cumbia, merengue, flamenco, tango and belly dancing with aerobics. $7. Barnes School, 20090 Morningside, Grosse Pointe Woods. CCPlusDance.com/ZFC.

Cardio Kickboxing – 7:45-8:45pm. Ages 13 and up $5. Michigan Karate Academy, 23753 Van Born Rd, Taylor. 313-292-9214 Prenatal Yoga – 7:45-8:45pm. $14. Northville Yoga Center, 200 S Main Street Unit B, Northville. 248-449-9642. NorthvilleYogaCenter.com. Acoustic Open Mic – 8pm. Token Lounge, 28949 Joy, Westland. 734-513-5030. TokenLounge.com Fairlane Ballroom Dance Club – 8pm. $7. Monsignor Hunt Banquet Center, 7080 Garling, Dearborn Heights. 734-516-0500. MsgrHunt.com

Detroit Eastern Market – 5am-5pm. 2934 Russell Street, between Mark and Gratiot, Detroit. Project FRESH and Food Stamps accepted. Randall Fogelman 313-833-9300 DetroitEasternMarket.com Shelby Township Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. Special pre-holiday indoor market. Historic Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp. Info@ShelbyFarmersMarket.com. Classic Nia – 9:30am. All levels welcome. $13. Body and Mind Fitness, 239 E. Nine Mile Road, 1 block east of Woodward, Ferndale. NiaBethSchedule.BlogSpot.com. Tabata Class – 10-11am. Tabata Protocol is a great circuit workout based on the training formula that Dr. Izumi Tabata put together in 1992 that increases your anaerobic and aerobic conditioning. $14. F3 Fitness, 22402 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights, 313-278-2629. F3Fitness.com. Beginner/Prenatal Yoga Class - 11am-12pm. Donation basis. All levels. Rising Sun Yoga, 13550 Dix-Toldedo, Southgate. 734-282-9642. RisingSunYoga.com. Learn to Skate Beginner Session – 11am-1pm. No experience need. All ages welcome. $4. Riverside Arena, 36635 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-421-3540. RiversideArena.com. Drop In Kids Yoga Class - 12:30-1:30pm. Ages 6-11. $12. Rising Sun Yoga. - 13550 Dix-Toledo, Southgate. 734-282-9642. RisingSunYoga.com. Prenatal Yoga -12:30 – 1:45pm. 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month. $13. evolve yoga studio, 7986 Lilley Rd, Canton. 734-454-9642. evolve-yoga.net. Aerial Yoga – 1-2pm. Max of 8 students. $20. Yoga Shelter, 17000 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe. 313-884-9642. YogaShelter.com. Leslie Blackburn 313-269-6719. Little Lotus – Kids Yoga - 1-2pm. Ages 5-11. Yoga Shelter, 17000 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe. 313-884-9642. YogaShelter.com.

November 2009

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Therapeutic Massage & Reiki 13645 Northline Road Southgate, MI 48195 734.934.2076 AngiesHolisticTouch.com Relax And Rejuvenate Your Body, Mind And Spirit At Angie’s Holistic Touch. Offering Therapeutic Massage, Reiki, Bellanina Facelift Massage, AromaTouch Technique, Sinus Treatments & More! Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils Are Included In All Sessions.

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November 2009

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