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ur May issue arrives with spring in the air and “Her Soul in Bloom: Self-Care for All Stages of Life”, Marlaina Donato’s blissful feature on the importance of me-time. Our women’s health issue also spotlights a timely and critical development in “Toxic Legacy: Breast Implant Warriors Unite”. Writer Linda Sechrist demonstrates the power of many voices when they speak as one to demand answers and federal action. With record numbers of women and teenagers -- 400,000 each year -- undergoing implant surgery, the health risks are becoming too well documented to ignore. Both women and men will be encouraged by Randy Kambic’s interview with “Peter Sagal on Running Toward Mindfulness”. The popular National Public Radio host talks about healing a wounded psyche by unplugging and embracing the natural world -- and you don’t have to run a marathon to do it. Speaking of the natural world, what better time of year to get the little ones out of the house? In “Gardening for Kids: The Fun of Growing Their Own”, Ronica A. O’Hara shows us how this helps grow healthy, veggie-loving kids as well. Fruits and vegetables are also the focus of Melinda Hemmelgarn’s “Vision Quest: Eat a Rainbow of Color for Healthy Eyes”. Two specific nutrients have been shown to reduce the risk and slow the progression of cataracts and macular degeneration—the two most common age- and diet-related causes of vision loss. We all know how smart it is to eat a plant-based diet, but did you know how smart plants are? People have been talking to plants for years, but did you know they talk to each other? April Thompson’s “Plants Talk: Discover Their Secret Language” is a fascinating look at how they communicate to defend themselves and assist their neighbors in the most extraordinary ways. There’s plenty more to enjoy this month, including a much-needed primer on CBD oils for pet owners.
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Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary
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Natural Awakenings is a family of more than 70 healthy living magazines celebrating 25 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.
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14 VISION QUEST Eat a Rainbow of Color for Healthy Eyes
16 WHEN EMOTIONS ARE PHYSICAL
Bodywork for Trauma and Grief
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18 PLANTS TALK
Discover Their Secret Language
20 PETER SAGAL ON Running Toward Mindfulness 22 GARDENING FOR KIDS The Fun of Growing Their Own
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The Environment’s Impact on Your Genes and Health - Southfield Practitioner to Present Two-Part Interactive Lecture in Detroit
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n Thursday, May 16 and May 23, at 5:30 p.m., Whole Foods Market of Detroit is sponsoring a two-part lecture, “How the Environment Impacts Our Genes and Our Health,” presented by Gretchen Perry-Emery Gretchen Perry-Emery, family nurse practitioner and owner of Fundamental Healing in Southfield. The lecture series will take place at the Let’s Talk Food Education Center, located across the parking lot from the Detroit Whole Foods Market store, “These are interactive lectures on how genes are impacted by the environment,” Perry-Emery says. “Learn about everyday exposures you can control and how they are changing the way your genes are expressed, which impacts the way you think, feel and function. Nutrition can change the way genes are expressed, leading to improved detoxification, mood, energy and mental clarity.” On Thursday, May 16, the talk will cover Nutrition 101, impact of environment exposure on quality of life and causes of leaky gut and its implications on the development of disease. Thursday, May 23, will cover coinfections, steps used to recover health and tips to protect yourself…as well as how you can positively impact the world around you. Attendees are encouraged to participate in a Q&A session. Let’s Talk Food Education Center is located at 3670 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Spaces are free but limited and registration is required. To register, please email akua.woolbright@ wholefoods.com. For more information on Gretchen Perry-Emery and Fundamental Healing, visit Fundamental-Healing.com or call 248-601-0234.
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Detroit Trash Incinerator Shutting Down
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etroit Renewable Energy, the company that owns and operates Detroit’s massive trash incinerator abruptly announced at the end of March that it’s closing down the facility and switching to lower-cost natural gas to generate energy for producing steam heat for more than 100 buildings from downtown to New Center. The controversial incinerator is near the I-75/I-94 interchange on the city’s near east side, adjacent to the Midtown area. It’s been operating for three decades, though never without controversy. Residents have complained about the odor for years, while nearby neighborhoods suffer from higher incidences of asthma. The incinerator was under two state consent agreements with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality—one for odor violations, the other for reported emissions standards violations. Company officials reported that twenty-three million was spent on infrastructure to try to eliminate the foul odors coming from the plant and that the cost of upgrading the aging incineration plant had become a financial burden. In January, environmental groups threatened to sue the facility if it didn’t clean up its act. A letter of intent to sue listed hundreds of occasions in which the incinerator was alleged to have violated its state permit that sets limits on carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide emissions. Michigan’s environmental quality department cited the trash-burning power plant for eighteen separate violations over the past twenty-four months alone. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan cheered the closure and said the city will work with the company to help laid-off employees find new jobs. “As far as future use of this site, it is my strong preference that this site never again be used as a waste incinerator, Duggan said in a statement. “We will be pursuing our legal option to make sure this remains the case.” Duggan said the city will transfer its trash contract with Detroit Renewable Energy “to another company and our rates are locked through the remainder of the contract.” For more information, visit: EcoCenter.org/Breathe-Free-Detroit.
Natural Health Independence Freedom Festival
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he Naturopathic Community Center, in conjunction with the Naturopathic Institute of Therapies & Education and Herbs Etc., announces the Natural Health Independence Freedom Festival to be held July 4-7 at Symbiosis Ranch in Mount Pleasant. The event with feature family friendly, educational, clean and Sponsored by the Naturopathic Institute of Therapie fun filled activities to celebrate natural health. National speakers include Don Huber, Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathology at and Family Friendly, Educational, Clean Purdue University presenting The Truth and Robert He Activities toRound-Up Celebrate Natural Delaney, geologist and veteran DEQ specialist, presenting PFAS in Our Water. Activities include adult and@ children’s workshops, natural health olympics, hay rides, fireworks and much more!
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Immerse Yourself in Bliss at Yogafest 2019
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ogaFest is a four-day celebration of spirit, nature, and all things yoga, held every summer on the sacred grounds of Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat, a beautiful and peaceful haven for spiritual renewal nestled within the North Woods of Michigan. The event’s mission is to celebrate and further unify the Yoga Community of Michigan and beyond, while offering illuminating experiences to learn and grow in the areas of spirituality, sustainability, art and community. Celebrating its ninth anniversary in 2019, YogaFest will take place from Thursday through Sunday, July 25-28, during which time participants will discover ample, almost endless opportunities to immerse in innermost bliss. From quiet reflection in a serene natural environment to active movement in a vibrant and energetic atmosphere, YogaFest provides the opportunity for whatever deep spiritual renewal the body, heart, mind and spirit craves. There will be uplifting programs from before dawn until after sunset including meditation, sacred music, energy healing, sound healing, spiritual discussions, and countless yoga classes from a number of traditions, teachers, and paths. YogaFest is a family-friendly event with children’s programming all day long, and are happy to invite kids 12 and under for free with a paying adult (donations appreciated). YogaFest is a festival celebration of ecstatic depth, breadth, and devotion which is appropriate for all truth thirsty souls of all levels, ages, and abilities. Anyone with an open mind and a sincere heart is welcome to join the festival community celebrating the ancient yogic principles of health, healing, and wholeness.
New French Patisserie in Downtown Detroit
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annelle by Matt Knio made its debut on Friday, February 1, anchoring the 45 West Grand building in Capitol Park with baskets stuffed with golden bread loaves and case upon case of colorful pastries. Cannelle by Matt Knio is the follow up to Golden Wheat Bakery founder and pastry chef Matt Knio’s popular Cannelle Patisserie in Birmingham. The Detroit location has been in the works since fall 2017 but faced significant delays due, in part, to lease agreement issues. Knio reports that he’s looking forward to joining the growing collection of downtown Detroit businesses. “I was witnessing what’s happening actually in Detroit — the improvement of this city, a lot of restaurants opening, a lot of businesses, and hotels — and I wanted to be a part of it,” he says. The 1,200-square-foot downtown location features big picture windows and two counters — one devoted to pastries and breads and the other to a barista station. The shop features seats for roughly 40 patrons and will eventually include a patio with an additional 30 seats. The menu at Cannelle by Matt Knio mirrors its Birmingham counterpart with roughly 30 different items ranging from chocolate croissants to macarons to eclairs. The list is rounded off with a larger selection of sandwiches geared toward workers in the downtown area. Cannelle by Matt Knio is located at 45 W Grand River Ave; open 6:30am-10pm. Monday-Saturday and 6:30am-5pm on Sunday.
YogaFest 2019 – July 25-28. All ages and abilities welcome. Full festival pass and day passes available. Kids free. Song of the Morning Ranch, 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd E, Vanderbilt. 989-9834107. YogaFest@SongOfTheMorning.org. YogaFestMI.com.
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Japanese researchers interviewed 1,003 Tokyo women over 70 years old about which of 16 types of exercise they did, including dancing, calisthenics, jogging, golf, ball games, hiking, yoga, bicycling and tai chi. In eight years of follow-up, those that danced were 73 percent less likely to be classified as impaired in any of the “activities of daily living” such as walking, cooking, dressing and bathing—a result not produced by the other physical activities. “Dancing requires not only balance, strength and endurance ability, but also cognitive ability: adaptability and concentration to move according to the music and partner; artistry for graceful and fluid motion; and memory for choreography,” writes lead author Yosuke Osuka, of the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology.
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hypertension from 32 percent to 46 percent. American heart disease deaths rose from 836,546 in 2015 to 840,678 in 2016. Studies show that about 80 percent of all cardiovascular disease can be prevented by controlling high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol, along with healthy practices like not smoking, says the AHA.
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Women in menopause that are mindful and nonjudgmental of their thoughts are less irritable, anxious and depressed, reports a Mayo Clinic study recently published in Climacteric, the journal of the International Menopause Society. Researchers gave questionnaires to 1,744 menopausal patients 40 to 65 years old and found that those with higher mindfulness scores struggled less with common menopausal symptoms. Mindfulness didn’t lower hot flash and night sweat symptoms, however.
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U.S. Heart Disease on the Rise Forty-eight percent of American adults have some form of cardiovascular disease, reported the American Heart Association (AHA) in its annual update. The increase is partly due to 2017 updated guidelines redefining high blood pressure as greater than 130/80 millimeters of mercury rather than 140/90, which raised the number of Americans with diagnosed
Simply changing a diet to include more fruit and vegetables can boost mental well-being, say British researchers from Leeds and York universities. Examining health data of 40,000 people, they concluded those that eat more produce have a better psychological state, and that eating just one extra portion of fruits and vegetables a day could have a positive effect equivalent to around eight extra days of walking a month for at least 10 minutes at a time. A meta-analysis of 16 studies by the UK’s University of Manchester found the mood-boosting effect was particularly strong for women, and it worked with different types of diets, indicating a particular approach is not necessary. When dietary changes were combined with exercise, even greater improvements resulted.
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Exercise Improves Young Brains, Too Walking, cycling, climbing stairs and other aerobic activities may improve brain function not only in older people, but also in younger folk, according to a Columbia University study published in Neurology. The study recruited 132 people between 20 and 67 years old that didn’t exercise and had below-average fitness levels. Half stretched and toned four times a week for six months and half exercised aerobically on a treadmill, stationary bike or elliptical machine. When they were evaluated for their executive function thinking skills—regulating behavior, paying attention and achieving goals—the aerobics group improved twice as much as the stretching group. “The people who exercised were testing as if they were about 10 years younger at age 40 and about 20 years younger at age 60,” says study author Yaakov Stern, Ph.D.
Prenatal Yoga Reduces Caesareans and Labor Pain
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First-time mothers that practiced yoga beginning in the 30th week of pregnancy had fewer caesareans, fewer low-weight newborns and milder and briefer labor pains. They were also less likely to require painkillers or labor inducement. The Mangalore, India, hospital study, published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, included 150 women 20 to 35 years old that were pregnant for the first time and had no prior yoga experience. Half of the women did not do yoga, while the other half took 30-minute yoga classes once every week or two. Women in the yoga group were also more comfortable after giving birth.
What is Ten-pass High Dose Ozone Therapy?
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en-pass High Dose Ozone Therapy (OHT) or Ten-pass Hyperbaric Ozone, is a MAH (major-auto hemotherapy) technique developed by Dr. Johann Lahodny, of Vienna, Austria offering outstanding results. This therapy is very popular in Europe, especially in Germany, and has spread around the world very fast. In some countries it is a routine procedure in hospitals and medical offices, and is covered by health insurance. A small amount of blood is drawn (typically about 180mL), mixed with ozone, and then infused back via the same vein. This constitutes one pass. It is repeated 9 or more additional times for a total of up to 10+ passes per procedure, lasting about an hour. About 10 procedures are required to reach a therapeutic effect. OHT is known to improve circulation, immune system, oxygenation of the Dr. Andrey Lutskovsky whole body. It stimulates production of new stem cells, activates existing ones, kills all kinds of bacteria, spirochetes, viruses, fungus, etc. OHT rebuilds mitochondria as an energy source, and generally revitalizes the whole body. It may kill selective cancer cells, and strengthens and rejuvenates normal cells. High Dose Ozone even slows down telomeres shortening. This procedure works great as a major detox tool, doesn’t deplete the body of important electrolytes and other micronutrients. Here are some examples of disorders where High Dose Ozone could be the major or additional treatment: joint pain, inflammatory conditions, autoimmune diseases, viral or bacterial infections, cardiovascular diseases, complementary therapy of all types of cancer, eye diseases, skin disorders, respiratory diseases, heavy metal poisoning, cognitive conditions, gynecological disorders, cosmetic effects, and more. High Dose Ozone is also recommended as prophylactic treatment twice a year. It works great as detox, anti-aging, energy boost, and immune system enhancement. It is 100% natural and is internationally recognized as one of the safest therapies in all of medicine. Dr. Andrey Lutskovsky, D.O. and Certified Functional Medicine practitioner at American Regenerative Clinic, attended a master-class workshop in 2018 to learn more about the different modalities of ozone treatment. He learned it directly from the founder of OHT, Dr. Johann Lahodny. As a result, he has bought the newest equipment and has since seen tremendous results with his many patients.
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Dim Prospects
global briefs
Hatching a Record
Avian Senior Citizen Astounds Again Being at least 68 years old didn’t deter Wisdom, a Laysan Albatross, from recently hatching another chick. The world’s oldest known banded wild bird, which roosts at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, in Hawaii, has birthed and raised more than 30 chicks in her lifetime. She and her mate-forlife Akeakamai spent about two months incubating the new egg, and now they’ll raise the chick for five to six months before it flies out to sea. It is uncommon for albatross to return, lay and hatch an egg every single year, but the pair has produced a chick each year since 2006, say U.S Fish and Wildlife Service officials. 10
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Poisoned Pastures
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As the Appalachian economy struggles with the loss of three-fifths of its coal mining jobs in the last three decades, a surprising option is emerging for some: beekeeping. The Appalachian Beekeeping Collective offers beekeeping training, including bees and equipment and ongoing mentoring, for displaced coal miners and low-income residents of mining towns; so far, about 35 people are participating. Landowners are donating property for the beehives, which will be maintained without pesticides or antibiotics. Honey from a single hive can bring in about $750 a season, or $15,000 per 20, and additional money can be made selling the beeswax for candles and lip balm. The beekeeping collective is part of Appalachian Headwaters, a nonprofit formed in 2016 with a $7.5 million lawsuit settlement from coal mine operator Alpha Natural Resources for violations of the Clean Water Act. The money has been used to fund environmental restoration projects and to develop sustainable economic opportunities in the coal mining communities of West Virginia.
Nuclear Testing Linked to Radioactive Milk
The hundreds of nuclear bombs detonated on a remote Nevada test site during the Cold War produced radioactive fallout that led indirectly to the deaths of 340,000 to 690,000 Americans, concludes a recent study by economist Keith Meyers, Ph.D., of the University of Southern Denmark. Meyers conducted the research for his doctoral dissertation while attending the University of Arizona. By combining National Cancer Institute data measuring the radioactive element Iodine-131 in local cow milk with countyby-county mortality data, he found heightened death rates in the Midwest and Northeast between 1951 and 1973. The finding suggests that airborne radiation contaminated pastures that, in turn, made milk radioactive and led to the human ingestion of slow-acting, but fatal radioactive isotopes. In comparison, an estimated 200,000 to 350,000 people in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki died directly from the atomic bombs dropped on August 6 and 9, 1945, respectively.
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Higher federal standards for energy-efficient light bulbs established two years ago are in the process of being rolled back by the U.S. Department of Energy, part of a move toward widespread deregulation by the current administration. Consumers stand to lose about $100 per household per year in electric bill savings if the higher standards are not implemented, say critics. The wasted energy could result in more power plant pollution, which harms the environment and contributes to health problems like asthma. The plan would also stifle innovation, eliminating a powerful regulatory incentive for manufacturers and retailers to invest in high-quality, energy-efficient LED light bulbs.
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Human Composting at the End of Life
Washington is poised to become the first state to make it legal to compost human remains. A bill allowing for the process, called natural organic reduction, as well as another called water cremation, has passed the state senate and is making its way to the house for a vote. Human composting involves placing a body in a tubular vessel and covering it with natural materials like wood chips and straw. Over several weeks, microbial activity breaks down the body into about a cubic yard of soil. Recompose, a company that wants to offer the practice as an alternative to traditional methods, worked with Washington State University to test its safety for environmental and human health. Six people donated their bodies for the study. The method alleviates much of the carbon footprint associated with both cremation and traditional casket burial.
Bear Blitz
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Climate-Challenged Polar Bears Invade Town
About 50 polar bears that usually hunt seals from ice floes have found new cuisine in the garbage dumps in the remote Russian island military town of Belushya Gubam, about 1,200 miles northeast of Moscow. Its 2,000 residents, long accustomed to the occasional bear strolling through, now call it a “mass invasion” as the curious bears peer into windows, stare down barking dogs and dig through trash. Russia’s environmental response agency has sent in a crisis team that is studying how to remove the bears without killing them. The Barents Sea that the bears inhabit is undergoing what a recent study called a “rapid climate shift” from Arctic Ocean temperatures to warmer Atlantic Ocean-like temperatures; the entire western side of the island is now ice-free year round.
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The daily choice to prioritize caring for oneself can ultimately lead to an experience of self-love and wholeness.
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o be female is to be Self-care does life coach and author of blessed with an innate not necessarily Expectation Hangover: Overgift for multitasking, coming Disappointment in have to involve Work, Love, and Life. but in our fast-paced, jamtime; it’s a way The San Diego-based packed world, daily life for most women is a juggling act motivational speaker views of being. that can come with a steep self-care to be as vital as edu~Christine Hassler price tag if self-care isn’t on cation. “Women are not taught the to-do list. Depression, anxiety and in high school and college how to take care feeling overwhelmed are all too common. of themselves. Prioritizing self-care is so According to the National Alliance on important. I see so many young women Mental Illness, one in eight women experiwith adrenal or thyroid burnout and eating ence depression during their lifetime— disorders. All of that comes down to stress, twice the rate of men. relationship to self and lack of self-care.” The personal interests of women in Seasons of a Woman’s Life their 30s and 40s trying to balance motherhood and career often get lost in the tangled Each decade poses unique challenges. For underbrush of daily logistics. There can women in their 20s and early 30s, combe a deep longing for identity well into the paring and finding one’s own path can be significant. “The feminist movement of our 50s, especially when children leave the nest. Fears of aging and loneliness often accommothers’ generation opened doors, but so pany women 60 and older. By passionately many 20- and 30-something women have and joyously taking care of body and spirit, interpreted that as, ‘I have to do everything women of any generation can find renewal. and be everything,’” says Christine Hassler, 12
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Women play vital roles in family and community, much like the foundation of a sound building, and if self-care is not the bedrock, all that is supported by it is likely to be compromised. “I believe we’ve taken the bait, the promise that if we arrange our life circumstances just so, we’ll feel ease and happiness. We’re getting to a place as a collective where we see a bankruptcy in that,” says Miami-based holistic women’s psychiatrist Dr. Kelly Brogan, bestselling author of A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives. Body-mind-spirit self-care is the heart of Brogan’s approach, and self-love is the lifeblood. “Self-love is quite elusive for most of us, perhaps because our selfesteem is contingent [upon it], and we only feel good about ourselves under certain circumstances. The daily choice to prioritize caring for oneself can ultimately lead to an experience of self-love and wholeness,” says Brogan, who compares a ritualized system of daily self-care that comes first to putting on the proverbial oxygen mask before attempting to meet the needs of others. “Balancing self-love and caring for others starts with recognizing and accepting that it’s possible for you to effectively do both. Self-love at the soul level is the catalyst for healing on all levels, which in turn drives our level of self-worth,” concurs Teigan Draig, a spiritual life coach and busy home-schooling mom in Spencerville, Ohio. She reminds us that putting our needs above the wants of others is not being selfish, but is an emotional necessity that helps women get out of the loop of self-defeatism and self-sabotage. “The first step to finding your fire is learning to love yourself, all of yourself. Self-care and selflove are a total wellness package.”
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Benefits of Self-Nourishment Many psychologists agree that self-care can help to improve concentration, promote relaxation, fortify relationships and boost productivity. Most women crave more metime, but don’t know how to implement change. “Without a premise of self-care, we react based on stress patterns. We react with more tension, irritability, guilt and obligation. We say, ‘Yes’ when we want to say, ‘No’. However, when we take stock in our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, we’re less reactive,” observes Hassler, who underscores self-care as an investment for life. “Most women have inner critics and a negative relationship with self. Self-care is essential so we can turn down the volume of the inner critic, stop peoplepleasing and make self-honoring choices.” Balancing motherhood and career or other obligations can leave many women running on empty and resentful. “We would never tell a loved one who desperately needed some TLC to get over it and just keep going. As busy women, when we don’t take the time to care for ourselves, the consequence is our children getting a mom who is preoccupied, anxious and disconnected,” says women’s life coach Veronica Paris, in San Diego. Catering to everyone’s desires and spreading ourselves too thin can backfire. Paris asks, “How do I want my kids to look back on me as a mother? By taking the time to self-care, we’re taking accountability for how we want to show up in our world rather than shapeshifting from one situation to the next. We can teach our children how to do the same.”
Our Emotions As Wellspring For too many women, another common byproduct of self-neglect can be emotional numbing and feeling “flatlined”. A toxic or addictive relationship to food, alcohol or shopping can be a symptom of a deep need to nourish the self and give a voice to suppressed feelings. “One of our greatest challenges is that we’ve become disconnected from our deep seat of power, which is our capacity to feel,” says Brogan. “We’ve been enculturated to disregard our experience of feeling emotions, and because of this, it’s been reduced to a very narrow bandwidth.”
Sometimes my daily me-time was only five minutes here or 10 minutes there, but it saved my sanity. ~Teigan Draig Brogan believes that it is key for women to reestablish a connection to nature’s rhythms and their own feminine, fluid energy, as well as giving up the need to control. “I think it’s the work of many women to understand that we’re not here to meet the needs of everyone on the planet—and with our loved ones, it disempowers them as much as we’re feeling disempowered. We’re here to meet our own needs and then offer compassion and caring in a way that
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Thrive With Small Changes Beginning the day with self-care can be as simple as taking the time to meditate and breathe deeply for a minute or two before getting out of bed and opting for a healthier breakfast. Feeding our senses and feasting on what gives us joy can be a way of life. “Self-care does not necessarily have to involve time; it’s a way of being,” says Hassler. “The more time we spend on self-care tells the subconscious mind that we’re worth it.” Draig suggests setting personal boundaries, and part of this means reserving time for ourselves. “When I became a new mother, I was running on fumes. Sometimes my daily me-time was only five minutes here or 10 minutes there, but it saved my sanity. Learn to schedule selfcare time in your calendar as you would anything else,” she says, noting, “My house was not always spotless, but it was a trade I was willing to make so I could take care of myself and be a better mother.” Being innovative can be an ally. “Ten minutes walking the dog or taking the baby out in a stroller can become 10 minutes spent saying positive self-affirmations,” suggests Paris. “That 15-minute drive can be spent deep breathing instead of listening to the news on the radio.” Blooming into our best possible self is returning to our essence. “It’s about taking off the masks, no longer living according to expectations and other people. It’s about radical self-acceptance,” says Hassler. Each decade poses an invitation to grow and commit to self-nourishment. “There will be days where you feel like you can’t get the hang of it, but you’ll arrive, and when you do, no matter what age you are, it can be magical,” Draig says.
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comes from a more boundaried space.” Hassler affirms that when women are fully present, every aspect of life can be viewed through a clearer lens. “Self-care helps us tap into our super power, which is our intuition, and by doing that, we know what we need and act on that.”
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ne of the best ways to protect and preserve our precious eyesight is to focus on food. In general, the same plant-based, antioxidant-rich diets that defend against heart disease and cancer also contribute to eye health by reducing the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration—the two most common agerelated causes of vision loss. However, two specific nutrients— lutein and zeaxanthin—deserve special attention. These compounds uniquely concentrate in the macula, the centrally located part of the retina responsible for visual acuity, and are most vulnerable to oxidative damage from light exposure. Both are members of the carotenoid family, a large group of powerful antioxidant nutrients found mostly in fruits and vegetables, especially those with dark green, deep yellow, red and orange pigments. According to the National Eye Institute and the American Optometric Association, lutein and zeaxanthin help absorb damaging ultraviolet light from the sun, as well as blue light from computer screens, digital devices and LEDs. “Think of lutein as a sort of sunblock,” says Elizabeth Johnson, research associate
professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition and Science Policy at Tufts University, in Boston. Speaking at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting in Washington, D.C., last fall, Johnson described the yellow macular pigments— lutein and zeaxanthin—as “internal sunglasses” that protect the eyes’ photoreceptor cells. “Yellow pigment absorbs blue light,” Johnson explains. The greater our macular pigment density, the more protection we have against light damage, and the better our visual function. As a bonus, macular pigment density also aligns with improved academic performance and cognitive function across our lifespan, reports Naiman Khan, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and director at the Body Composition and Nutritional Neuroscience Lab at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Because lutein is actively transported into breast milk, Johnson suspects the compound is important to infant eye and brain health. Despite solid scientific evidence confirming the benefits of lutein and zeaxanthin, there is no official recommended daily allowance. Johnson explains that Americans typically consume less than two milligrams
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per day, falling short of levels needed to enhance visual and brain function and slow the progression of age-related eye diseases. Her advice: Eat foods that provide between six to 10 milligrams of lutein and two milligrams of zeaxanthin each day. Dark green leafy vegetables, including kale, spinach and collard greens, provide the highest amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin, especially when cooked. For example, one cup of cooked kale or spinach delivers more than 20 milligrams of lutein and zeaxanthin, whereas one cup of raw spinach contains just under four milligrams. Johnson explains that cooking breaks down plant cell walls, making the carotenoids more bio-available. Plus, because lutein and zeaxanthin are fat-soluble, lower amounts found in avocadoes (0.4 milligrams in one medium fruit) are better absorbed. Further, simply adding an avocado or oil-based dressing to raw, dark leafy green salads will increase intestinal absorption. The same is true for egg yolks (0.2 milligrams per large egg). In a study of 33 older adults, published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that consumption of one egg a day for five weeks significantly increased blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin without raising cholesterol levels. According to the National Eye Institute and their Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS), additional nutrients that benefit eye health include vitamins C and E, and omega-3 fatty acids.
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WHEN EMOTIONS ARE PHYSICAL
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assage is often is activated in the presence Like a perfect associated of danger or emotional dance partner, a with spa-like distress, the body has one skilled bodywork objective: get us to safety. pampering, yet it is also an effective therapy for reduc- practitioner follows Yet, many times, the amyging physical and emotional the nervous system dala—the part of the brain pain. Bodywork can lower and helps the client that plays a key role in this blood pressure and reduce process—becomes hyper access sources stress hormones, which in alert and falsely perceives of trauma. turn helps to balance blood danger when there is none. sugar and boost immunity. Trauma becomes hard~Lissa Wheeler A surge of the feel-good wired into the nervous neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine system. Pain syndromes and tension are is also a natural perk of rubdowns. common symptoms. On the emotional level, massage ther No matter what the pattern for handling apy can offer profound benefits for anyone trauma, it takes a lot of work for the body to experiencing acute grief or the effects of a repress emotions, and it will create tension traumatic past. A Swedish study published in the form of “armoring” to defend against in the Journal of Clinical Nursing shows that unwanted feelings. “Trauma is a physiological bereaved individuals that received 25-minexperience. Body tension that results from ute hand and/or foot massages once a week unresolved trauma will not respond to only for eight weeks felt greater comfort and releasing muscle tension,” explains Lissa were more capable of coping with stress. Wheeler, author of Engaging Resilience: Heal the Physical Impact of Emotional Trauma: A The Body’s Pain Language Guide for Bodywork Practitioners. When the “fight-or-flight” stress response Wheeler’s Medford, Massachusetts, 16
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Swedish massage, Thai massage and shiatsu are all ideal treatments for chronic pain, grief and emotional imprints locked within the body’s cellular consciousness. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) offers a gentler alternative. “CranioSacral Therapy can unravel cellular stories and assist in freeing repressed or preverbal emotions from childhood,” says Seattle-based CST therapist Barbara Coon. “Experiences are held in the body. Stress and muscular tension activate the vagus nerve, and CST focuses on calming [it].” The vagus nerve facilitates communication between the brain and the heart, lungs and gut. Coon attests to the modality’s body-centered support for reducing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, memory loss, sleep disturbances and grief. “Some people respond well to deep tissue work, while others do better with the gentleness of CranioSacral Therapy,” says Wheeler. “Like a perfect dance partner, a skilled bodywork practitioner follows the nervous system and helps the client access sources of trauma.”
Healing Frequencies
Clinical aromatherapy and therapeutic sound can also play a vital role in emotional healing, especially when combined with bodywork. Kelli Passeri, a massage therapist and owner of Sound and Stone Massage, in Pittsburg, Kansas, utilizes a subwoofer speaker beneath her massage table so clients can feel the vibrations of the music. “I play music recorded in specific frequencies that align with the body and the chakras or energy centers to help rebalance the energy
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practice focuses on releasing emotional patterns locked in tissue memory. “When the nervous system is frozen in a state of threat long after the actual threat is gone, all of the body’s activities of healthy regulation are challenged. This affects not only skeletal muscles, but also smooth muscle such as what’s found in the gastrointestinal tract. Sleep problems and teeth grinding can also result.”
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body,” says Passeri, who also uses rose quartz crystals in her hot stone sessions. She relies on aromatherapy blends that promote opening on both physical and emotional levels. Passeri has observed common pain patterns in her clients that often don’t have a physical cause. “The sacrum tends to hold on to lifelong traumatic emotions from childhood, and the shoulders tend to reflect more current emotional blockages and issues,” she says, adding, “I encourage my clients to open up or cry because it’s a healthy thing to do. There’s no need for embarrassment and is totally okay.” Healing on any level might take time, but allowing the body’s stories to be
witnessed without judgement is key. “The good news is that when trauma is worked through, the whole body is much more resilient and has a greater capacity to live life fully,” Wheeler says. Marlaina Donato authored Multidimensional Aromatherapy and several other books. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
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hile flowers are We underestimate by increasing defensive known to lean what plants can chemistry—things that make a plant distasteful or toward light, a do because their toxic to predators,” he says. growing body of research communication is Researchers noticed that is demonstrating plants control plants also seemed also respond to sounds and invisible to us. to respond to their neighscents—and then herald ~Heidi Appel bors being attacked. the news to their neighbors. Since then, Schultz, Far from being passive life Karban and other investigators have disforms, members of the plant kingdom are adept at interacting with their environcovered that plants emit complex profiles ments and with each other. of odors in the form of volatile compounds “Plants don’t have specialized sense that can be picked up by other plants, as organs, but like animals, plants are very well as insects. Studying sagebrush in the capable of sensing their environment. They Sierra Nevada mountains, Karban found perceive cues, weigh different alternatives that plants under duress emit chemical and allocate resources in very sophisticated cues that trigger nearby plants to increase ways,” says Richard Karban, professor of their defenses. entomology at the University of California These odors vary with the type of at Davis and the author of Plant Sensing threat and time, working to attract poland Communication. linators during the day and fending off enemies at night, Schultz says. A plant being Better Living Through eaten by an insect may release a chemical that attracts predatory insects looking for Chemistry Early evidence of plant communication was herbivore prey. “There is a clear adaptive discovered by accident, according to Jack advantage in attracting the ‘enemy of your Schultz, senior executive director of research enemy’, who can act as a bodyguard for the development at the University of Toledo, plant being attacked.” in Ohio. “In the 1970s, researchers began Smells are just part of a plant’s multito notice plants under attack respond sensory life, says Heidi Appel, a professor Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary
in the Department of Environmental Scinatural balance sheet. Simard discovered these Plants have no special ences at the University of Toledo and one of networks had hubs—typically older “mother sense organs, so their Schultz’s collaborators. Appel’s research with trees”—that can connect to hundreds of sophisticated sense of saplings and send them excess carbon that can collaborator Rex Cocroft, at the University of hearing is very surprising. quadruple their survival rates. Missouri, demonstrates they’re listening for threats, too. Simard also found that trees engage in ~Heidi Appel Her lab exposed plants from the mustard “defense signaling” similar to plants, increasfamily to the sound of a caterpillar feeding, ing their natural defenses in response to with control plants in silence or “listening” to a recording of the damage inflicted on their neighbors, but only if the mycorrhizal wind or other insects, and found that those vibrations didn’t networks of fungi that aid in sending such messages are intact. effect the same defensive-priming response as that of the plantSimard’s research seeks to understand how environmental threats munching caterpillar. “Plants have no special sense organs, so like climate change and logging may further disrupt these comtheir sophisticated sense of hearing is very surprising,” says Appel. munication networks. Recognizing all of the communication that exists between Nature’s Networks plants, we might wonder if human words of encouragement can Karban’s lab isolated plants to determine that their chemical help them grow. Perhaps, but not for the reasons one might hope, signals were transmitted by air rather than soil or root systems. says Appel. “Whenever we feel a sense of connection to another Yet researcher Suzanne Simard, a professor of forest ecology at the life form, we are more likely to take better care of it,” says the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, is digging into the researcher. “We underestimate what plants can do because their underground connections, finding that trees are interacting with communication is invisible to us. Yet we also have to be careful one another below the ground in complex ways. about overestimating their abilities. We need an understanding to Trees have a symbiotic relationship with fungi that’s built on be driven by science, and not wishful thinking.” a mutually beneficial exchange of nutrients, says Simard. This underground network links root systems of trees together, enabling April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Contact them to exchange carbon, water and other nutrients in a kind of her at AprilWrites.com.
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Compared to newspapers, magazines and junk mail, retail sales receipts may seem inconsequential in their use of trees and their footprint on the environment. Yet, getting and
handling that tabulation of a sale is a health hazard that contributes to landfills. Certainly, some receipts are required for tax records and product returns, but the vast majority serve no future purpose; there’s also a better and safer option than paper. Treehugger.com reports the annual waste from receipts in the U.S. totals 686 million pounds, and that skipping receipts would save 12 billion pounds of carbon dioxide, the equivalent of 1 million cars on the road. The problem is getting worse as many retail outlets include special offers and other promotional information on receipts, making them longer and the corresponding amount of paper used greater. The Ecology Center, an educational nonprofit located in San Juan Capistrano, California, estimates that 93 percent of paper receipts are coated with Bisphenol-A (BPA) or Bisphenol-S (BPS), endocrine
disrupters that are used as color developers to help make the receipts more legible. However, the presence of either makes them ineligible for recycling. According to Green America (GreenAmerica.org), BPA that can be “absorbed into our bodies through our hands in mere seconds,” can impact fetal development and “is linked to reproductive impairment, Type 2 diabetes, thyroid conditions and other health concerns.” Employees that regularly handle receipts have 30 percent more BPA or BPS in their bodies. In January, California Assembly member Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) introduced legislation (AB 161) nicknamed “skip the slip”, which would require retailers to offer digital receipts to customers. If it passes, it will be the first such law in the country. May 2019
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he 5 million faithful listeners of National Public Radio’s awardwinning weekly broadcast Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me! know that 20-year host Peter Sagal infuses wit and wisdom into his views of the news and the world. In his new book, The Incomplete Book of Running, he brings his trademark humor to a memoir that posits running as a mode of survival—and hope, persistence, practice and love as vehicles of redemption. Sagal’s collection of deeply personal lessons encompasses the emotional spectrum of running, body image and the special bonding between fellow runners. His exhilarating guide to life suggests we keep moving forward in all ways. He also reflects upon the 2013 Boston Marathon, where he finished moments before two bombs exploded, and explores how running helped him cope with a devastating divorce, depression and more. Sagal is also a playwright, screenwriter and the host of PBS’ Constitution USA with Peter Sagal when he’s not writing about the recreation he took up in mid-life where he found himself “lost, in a dark place” after a personal crisis. He lives near Chicago with his wife, Mara.
After becoming a serious runner at nearly 40, when did you realize running had evolved into something more than a simple mission
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I was concerned about my weight, but mainly I was also concerned about getting older. I ran my first marathon in 2005 as an emotional reaction to growing older, and that’s when it all began to change for me. It struck me in a deep way as something I wanted to do better. I’ve rarely experienced the classic “runner’s high”—that endorphin-caused euphoria—although I do believe it exists. Rather, what’s more common is the sense that everything—body, mind—is working in concert, without discomfort, with strength, with ease. To paraphrase a line from Kurt Vonnegut, it’s when “everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts.”
As an advocate of escaping our “digital dystopia” of electronic screens by running outdoors, what’s the benefit you see in unplugging?
I’m a big fan of evolutionary biology. We evolved in very different circumstances than what we are living in now; to be attentive to the world and not with a screen in front of us. The reason we are up on two legs is so that we can look around and think. We’re supposed to ruminate. We didn’t evolve these extraordinary brains and self-consciousness so we could outsource our thinking. Anybody who has done creative work knows what’s needed
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ur sport seems mindless only to people who never run long enough for any thought to form other than, ‘When can I stop running?’ But the only way to succeed as a long-distance runner is to do it mindfully, to be aware of the body and the world it is moving through. I think about my motion and my breathing, my muscles and their state of agitation or stress or relaxation. I note my surroundings—the downward slope I would never notice driving this street, the hawk’s nest I would never see for lack of looking up, the figure in a window caught in a solitary moment of their own. I think about the true meaning of distance—about the learning that comes from running a mile in your own shoes.
Of the many anecdotes you cite about bonding with others through running, which one was the most gratifying? Probably when I ran with William Greer, who I didn’t even know 24 hours before we ran the 2013 Boston Marathon, and by the end of that day we were friends forever because of all we went through together. [Greer is visually impaired and Sagal was his volunteer guide during the race.] We’re still in touch; we sometimes run together. He wouldn’t have finished if I wasn’t helping him and I wouldn’t have finished if he wasn’t helping me. Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor, in Estero, Florida.
From The Incomplete Book of Running, by Peter Sagal.
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Some, like sunflowers, radishes and lettuce, are fast-growing, offering quick gratification. Or, they can choose a theme. “If your child likes Italian food, plant tomatoes and basil. If they enjoy Mexican food, then peppers and cilantro. For flowers—zinnias and cosmos—let them make flower arrangements from early summer into the fall,” suggests Susan Brandt, of Bristow, Virginia, co-founder of the gardening site BloomingSecrets.com. Visiting a plant nursery offers the perfect opportunity to put kids on the path to healthy living. Point out and discuss the differences between organic and nonorganic seeds and between chemical fertilizers containing Roundup—labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children”—and organic fertilizers containing fish, seaweed and other natural nutrients.
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Gardening for Kids The Fun of Growing Their Own
t’s May, and the temperature is rising, as is the sap and green shoots. It’s the perfect time to involve kids in growing their own garden that will get them outdoors, teach them planning and perseverance, and develop their motor, literacy and scientific skills. A South Korean study found that gardening provides both high- and moderateintensity exercise for kids. It builds good eating habits, too: A British study of 46 9- and 10-year-olds found that they ate 26 percent more vegetables and fruit after growing a school garden, and a University of Florida study of 1,351 college students showed them more likely to eat veggies if they had gardened as children. For the most gratifying results, give kids a sense of ownership. “Let them make the decisions and be in charge of the care of the garden as much as developmentally possible,” advises Sarah Pounders, senior education specialist at KidsGardening.org, in Burlington, Vermont. 22
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Order some seed catalogues, look online—or better yet, take a child to the local garden nursery. Let them decide what to grow. Their choices are as diverse as their interests. Veggies, flowers and plants that draw butterflies each have their own appeal.
Get the Right Tools
For young kids with short attention spans, small plastic spades, rakes and hoes might work. But older kids need hardier tools. Get them properly fitted garden gloves, plus sunhats and sunscreen.
Plant the Seeds
Help them read and interpret the seed package directions, if necessary, and use a ruler to measure proper spacing. “I always
More to Grow By KidsGardening.org: Designed for schools and families, this site has a wealth of kid-friendly information on everything from seeds to pollinators to creating pirate gardens.
Build-your-own worm farm: See how at Tinyurl.com/ KidsWormFarm.
Youth Gardening Clubs: Many local chapters of garden clubs have these. Tinyurl.com/YouthGardeningPrograms.
4-H: Many state 4-H organizations conduct special gardening activities, which can be found by Googling the name of a state along with “4-H gardening”. Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary
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A three-foot-by-three-foot plot is an ideal size for a child’s garden, as long as it gets lots of sunshine. If living in an urban area, go with pots of soil in a sunny window.
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try to have a mix of plants that start from seed and from transplants, so that kids can have both immediate and delayed gratification,” says Pounders.
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Water, Weed and Mulch
Show them how to use the watering can or hose properly, usually watering only when the soil is dry to a depth of one inch. They can mix their own non-toxic pesticide out of vinegar and salt, and spread such organic mulches as straw, newspaper, grass clippings and leaves to discourage weeds.
Get Scientific
“They can look at the soil to see all the living creatures in it, which is especially fun through a microscope,” says Dixie Sandborn, an extension specialist at Michigan State University. “They can learn about vermiculture by making a worm bin and feeding the worms their table scraps.” With a ruler, they can measure the growth of various plants and create a chart comparing rates. By taking photos or drawing pictures on a daily or weekly basis, they can compile an album, along with their commentary on weather patterns.
Have Fun
“Let them add personal touches like stepping stones, signs and other decorations that let them express their personality in their garden space,” says Pounders. Help them build a scarecrow, bird feeder, toad house, bird bath, sundial or a tent. Make a teepee or small enclosure and cover it with flowers, vines or climbing beans.
Harvest the Crop
After picking ripe vegetables, kids can find recipes and prepare snacks or a dish; arrange plucked flowers in vases and take photos; do craft activities with seeds, plants and flowers, like making potpourri or framing dried flowers; or throw a garden-themed party with favors that include herbs or seed packets. “You could have a ‘pa-jam-a’ party. Kids could wear their pajamas, pick berries, and make jam to take home,” suggests Sandborn. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based freelance health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.
The Mother Our Souls Need Connecting With the Energy That Made Us by Christiane Northrup
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his Mother’s Day, I want to tell you about a different way to think about your mother and about yourself—a way that is deeply true and liberating, no matter what is going on with your mother. On a soul level, we’re old friends with our mothers. And they signed up for assisting us on our souls’ journeys big time—by being willing to take on the role of our mother. And no matter how well they did or didn’t do that job, we have a job, too: to realize that though we might not have had the mother we wanted, we all got the mother our souls needed. What’s more, every single one of us can connect right now with the mother energy that made all of our bodies in the first place—the Earth herself. It has been said that when you lavish your attention on the Earth—on a flower, or a stream or any aspect of nature—that energy loves you right back. In the book series The Ringing Cedars, Anastasia refers to the land you live on and love as, “Love dissolved in
space.” You can feel this when you travel to parks and gardens, farms and yards that have been loved by those who live there. This mothering energy is available to each of us from the Earth and from Mother Nature—no matter what has happened with your biological mother. So here is my prescription for a glorious Mother’s Day. Call your mother—in spirit, if she is no longer in a body—or if speaking with her directly is too painful. Here’s a special prayer: “With my Spirit, I send Divine Love to my mother’s Spirit.” That’s it. Just say this prayer. With your whole heart. And let go of the outcome. Happy Mother’s Day. Christiane Northrup, M.D., is a leading authority in the field of women’s health and wellness. The full text of this excerpt, reprinted with permission, appears at DrNorthrup.com. © Christiane Northrup, Inc. All rights reserved. May 2019
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Breast Implant Warriors Unite by Linda Sechrist
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he U.S. Surgeon General’s warning on cigarettes hasn’t prevented individuals from smoking, nor has the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) list of risks and complications associated with breast implants kept women from undergoing voluntary breast augmentation. Since 1997, the number of saline- and silicone-filled breast implant surgeries has tripled. According to the National Center for Health Research (NCHR), more than 400,000 women and teenagers undergo breast implant surgeries every year, with 75 percent for augmentation of healthy breasts and 25 percent for reconstruction after mastectomies. The marked increase in surgeries implanting these Class III “high risk” medical devices includes many women that undergo procedures to replace old implants that have broken or caused other problems. An estimated 40,000 U.S. women a year have the surgery to remove the implants entirely. These “explants” stem from a variety of issues, from rupture or delayed wound healing to broken implants that have caused breast pain, capsule contracture, spontaneous deflation, breast lesion, infection, wrinkling/ scalloping and necrosis. Another reason for removal is the growing concern about the reported incidence of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a treatable T-cell lymphoma, and breast 24
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implant illness (BII) associated with both silicone and saline implants. The FDA first sounded the alarm about the rare lymphoma in 2011, linking it to implants with textured, Velcro-like outer shells. In February, the federal agency issued a letter to healthcare providers seeking to increase awareness “about an association between all breast implants, regardless of filling or texture,” and BIAALCL. On the issue of BII and other problems reported by women with implants, the FDA has remained largely silent, suggesting that “studies would need to be larger and longer than these conducted so far.” However, the number of women with implants reporting health problems has prompted the FDA to demand that two manufacturers of the devices conduct proper long-term health studies. The agency sent out letters in March warning of deficiencies in FDA-required research and the possibility that their products could be taken off the market. The move is considered to be a victory for patient activism. Facebook.com/groups/ HealingBreastImplantIllness has become a sanctuary for more than 68,000 women that report a range of symptoms associated with BII. Nicole Daruda, of Vancouver Island, Canada, says she created the group to support women that visited her website, HealingBreastImplantIllness.com, where she told her personal BII story that began with
implant surgery in 2005. “I never anticipated an avalanche of women’s stories about the symptoms that I endured before having my explant surgery in 2015.” After hearing from other women, Daruda felt affirmed in her suspicions that implants had caused her fatigue, brain fog, memory loss, headaches, joint and muscle pain, hair loss, recurring infections, swollen lymph nodes, rashes, irritable bowel syndrome and problems with thyroid and adrenal glands. “I believe that various doctors pigeonholed my symptoms into the category of autoimmune disorders because few general practitioners are aware of BII.” Diana Hoppe, M.D., a board-certified OB/GYN in Encinitas, California, never heard of BII until earlier this year. “Doctors rely on published, evidence-based study results, and while there are none linking connective tissue disorders and breast implants, I suspect that the outcomes of studies conducted by breast implant manufacturers are equally as suspicious as the outcomes of studies done by the manufacturers of cigarettes.” One longtime BII combatant says, “My body mounted an all-out war, in the form of a foreign body immune response.” She learned about BII from Tinyurl.com/ BreastImplantIllness, but is unable to afford the explant surgery that would remove the apparently toxic invaders. NCHR reports that at the time of explant surgery, approximately three out of five women have had implants and their unhealthy symptoms for 10 years or more. After explant surgery, 89 percent of the women report improvement. However, explant surgery is just the first step. Daruda used chelation and the protocols of Gerson Therapy, a natural treatment that activates the body’s ability to heal itself through an organic, plant-based diet, raw juices, coffee enemas and supplements. “It took me four years to recuperate,” she says. “It didn’t take that long to know the lesson I wanted to share with other women: Self-love and self-worth are more important than society’s false concepts of beauty. The essence of who we are is not tied to any body part.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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FRIDAY, MAY 3 Adopt A Garden – 10am-12pm. Help bring the gardens at Crosswinds Marsh back to the native plant gardens they were meant to be to attract butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife. Free. Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve, 27600 Haggerty Rd, New Boston. 734-261-1990. WayneCounty.com.
MONDAY, MAY 6 Hatha Flow with Julia – 6pm. Designed to align and calm the body, mind and spirit. Emphasis is placed on core strength and balance while maintaining focus, concentration and breath control. All levels welcome. $18 drop-in. The Center Massage,Yoga and Wellness Studio, 1200 Ann Arbor Rd W, Plymouth. MassageTherapyOfPlymouth. com. 734-737-9926.
TUESDAY, MAY 7 World Asthma Day Event – 5-7pm. Educational event with youth presentations, reports on local polluters as a growing threat to community health, and a talk lead by Kathleen Slonager, executive director of the Asthma and Allergy of America, Michigan chapter. Learn about what is being done to guard against growing asthma rates in Detroit. Free. Plymouth United Church of Christ Detroit, 600 E Warren Ave. EcoCenter.org/Breathe-FreeDetroit. 313-626-2406. Thyroid Disorders: A Natural Approach – 7:15pm. Presented by Dr. Danielle Potter, D.C. One in five people will develop thyroid problems in their lifetime. That risk increases with age and for those with a family history of thyroid disease. Learn how thyroid problems develop and what can be done naturally to improve thyroid health. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109, Canton. RSVP: 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 Bike to School Day: Bike Rodeo – 3-5:30pm. Event celebrating National Bike to School Day. Activities include safety demos, on-road bike tour, skills competition, rules of the road and bike gear giveaways. Free, registration required. John Stymelski Veteran’s Park, 14407 Stark, Livonia. BikeWalkLivonia.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 14 LiveWell Health Fair – 5:30-7:30pm. Educational panel discussion on how to live a healthier lifestyle. Healthcare experts will cover topics ranging from brain and heart health to cancer and fall prevention. Event will include a complimentary health assessment screening, refreshments, door prizes and much more. Free. Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, 2333 Biddle Ave. HenryFord.com. 734-246-6057.
possibly be. Instead of getting a straight answer, director Jon Whelan stumbles on an even bigger issue in America, which is that; some products on our store shelves are not safe – by design. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109, Canton. RSVP: 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com.
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save the date Herbal Wellness Workshop – 5-8. Presented by Moon Herbals and Gwendolyn’s Botanica. Join in for a hands on evening on how to make herbal remedies at home to boost immunity, aid in digestion, promote relaxation, heal the skin and support mental health. Attendees will go home with handcrafted tea blends, small batch fire cider, all purpose skin salve, an illustrated zine and herbal treats that are vegan and gluten-free. $30. Naturally Detroit, 28677 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-444-3423.
THURSDAY, MAY 16 Spring Cleaning for the Body – 6:30pm. Join Dr. Brady while she will discuss the Standard Process Detox Balance Program, along with other products and foods to help clean out toxins in the liver. Dr. Brady will be available for email support during the detox, if needed. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109, Canton. RSVP: 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 18 Five Secrets to Reversing Symptoms – 1pm. Leading wellness expert Dr. Lisa Sullivan of Puro Wellness Center and Spa, will reveal how hormone imbalances can affect sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings and fat burning; what really works for permanent loss of belly fat and bulges, safely and healthily. Learn about cognitive impairments, how they may be connected to diabetes and how they can be involved in declining memory, depression, ADHD, and anxiety. Learn how to address the cause,
not the symptoms. Free. Puro Wellness Center and Spa, 533 Main St, Belleville. RSVP: 734-716-5588. PuroHealthAndWellness.com. Nature Fest – 1-4pm. This nature-oriented familyfriendly event will feature live entertainment, nature crafts and games, live animals and free canoeing. Come and see one of the few nesting pairs of bald eagles in Wayne County or enjoy a nature hike lied by our county naturalists and much more. Free. Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve, 27600 Haggerty Rd, New Boston. WayneCounty. com. 734-261-1990.
SUNDAY, MAY 19 Flower Day 2019 – 7am-5pm. Hosted by Eastern Market and the Metro Detroit Flower Growers Association, Flower Day takes place every year on the Sunday after Mother’s Day and has been a timehonored tradition of Eastern Market since 1967. Growers offer a wide variety of flowers at a great value. Eastern Market, 2934 Russell St, Detroit. EasternMarket.org. 313-833-9300. Rooftop Yoga – Eastern Market – 10-11am. Join in for an evening of rooftop yoga atop the historic E and B Brewery Lofts. This brand new venue features amazing views of the Detroit skyline that cannot be seen from anywhere else. $20. 900 Tower + Terrace Eastern Market, 2501 Orleans, Detroit. Event space is limited. 900TowerEB.com. 586-675-0737.
TUESDAY, MAY 21 All About B Vitamins – 7:15pm. Presented by Dr. Danielle Potter, D.C. Do you have a Vitamin B deficiency? Did you know there are over twenty different B vitamins? Come and learn more. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109, Canton. RSVP: 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com.
THURSDAY, MAY 23 Essential Nutrition for Healthy Skin – 7-8:30pm. Learn why some people look aged while others retain a youthful appearance, how skin and health are related, and what specific nutrition can help to looking and feeling best. Free. Karl Wellness Center, 30935 Ann Arbor Tr, Westland. RSVP: 734-4258220. KarlWellnessCenter.com. Meditation – 7:15pm. Join MJ Potter for an evening of meditation, and learn techniques to use at home. With breath work and a quiet environment, take a
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break from daily activities. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. RSVP: 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic. com.
FRIDAY, MAY 24 Northville Flower Sale – May 24-25. 9am-5pm. The streets of downtown Northville will be filled with annuals, perennials, shrubs and garden accessories provided by Farmers’ Market vendors. Northville Chamber of Commerce, 195 S Main St. Northville.org. 248-349-7640.
planahead THURSDAY, JUNE 6 Rooftop Yoga – Eastern Market – 6:30-7:30pm. Join in for an evening of rooftop yoga atop the historic E and B Brewery Lofts. This brand new venue features amazing views of the Detroit skyline that cannot be seen from anywhere else. $20. 900 Tower + Terrace Eastern Market, 2501 Orleans, Detroit. Event space is limited. 900TowerEB.com. 586-675-0737.
THURSDAY, JULY 25 YogaFest 2019 – July 25-28. A deeply nourishing, highly joyful and spiritually authentic four day celebration of spirit, nature, community, service and all things yoga at serene and sacred Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat in the Michigan north woods. All ages and abilites welcome. Full festival pass and day passes available. Kids free. Song of the Morning Ranch, 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd E, Vanderbilt. 989-983-4107. YogaFest@SongOfTheMorning.org. YogaFestMI.com.
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sunday Dance Meditation Technique – 10am-noon. This 90-minute, un-choreographed, whole-being workout is a drug-free, scientific technique and art for transforming tension into creativity. $10. Detroit Kung Fu Academy, 1353 Division #3E, Detroit. 248-910-3351. DanceMT.com. Community Yoga Session – 4-5pm. $20 drop-in. Citizen Yoga, 1224 Library St, Detroit. 313-5025450. Candlelit Surrender with LeAnne – 7pm. “Surrender” the week and glide into the next anew. Perfect for anyone from beginner to the novice. $18 drop-in. The Center Massage,Yoga and Wellness Studio, 1200 Ann Arbor Rd W, Plymouth. MassageTherapyOfPlymouth.com. 734-737-9926.
monday Gentle Yoga – 12-1pm. All levels welcome. Class with Barb Prusak and Margie LoDuca. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-2829642. Fundamentals of Stretching – 2pm. All levels welcome. Free. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com. Yoga with Yoganic Flow – 6-7pm. Donation based. Lafayette Greens, at the corner of Michigan Ave and Shelby, Detroit. 313-285-2244. Greater Health Community Walking Group – 6-7:30pm. Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. 313-451-1278. Olive-Seed.com/STGH.
SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 2nd & 4th Tue. Free to Chamber members, one business per industry. Nonmembers can visit two meetings free. WCCC-Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd, Conference Rm 8, Taylor. 734 284-6000. swcrc.com. Herbal Apothecary – 10am-2pm. Ann Arbor School herbal apothecary will be open for free advisory, custom formulas for body systems, herbalists on staff and more. Free. Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal and Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd Ste B, Ann Arbor. 734-769-7794. NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net. Rotary Club of Detroit – Noon-1:30pm. Great local speakers at this weekly lunch meeting. Business attire. $26.50. Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison Ave, Detroit. RSVP: 586-943-5785. Qigong – 6-7pm. With Emily Rogers. Donations accepted. Lafayette Greens at the corner of Michigan Ave & Shelby, Detroit. 313-285-2244. Crochet Guild Meeting – 6-8pm. The Metro Detroit Crochet Guild meets at Detroit Fiber Works. Free. Detroit Fiber Works, 19359 Livernois, Detroit. 313-610-5111 or 313-457-3431. Traditional African Dance – 7-8pm. With Sistah Nubia. Free (donations accepted). Detroit Market Garden, 1850 Erskine St, Detroit. 313-237-8733. GreeningOfDetroit.com. Posture Pro Yoga Level I/II – 7:30-9pm. Join instructor Sheri Giorio for a therapeutic yoga class. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.
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Run For God – 6:30-8am. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church “Run For God” team trains throughout the year. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join for exercise and fellowship. Free. Smith Middle School, 23851 Yale St, Dearborn. 734-429-3214.
Thermography First – With Linda Honey. Appointment based. Radiation-free thermographic scans. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. RSVP: 586-770-4429.
30 Days to Lose it! – 7:30-8:30pm. Strength and resistance training workout for women sponsored by Ascension Michigan, Beaumont Health System and the National Medical Association’s Cobb In-
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stitute. Free. Charles H Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E Warren Ave, Detroit. TheWright.org.
SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 1st & 3rd Thur. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Nonmembers can visit two meetings per month. WCCCD Downriver Campus, EPAC Rm 8 (upstairs), 21000 Northline, Taylor. 734 284-6000. swcrc.com.
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save the date Tai Chi/Qigong – 10am. Learn practices that can help reduce pain, blood pressure, stress and help many chronic health issues. All levels welcome. $5. Good Shepherd UMC, 1570 Mason St, Dearborn. 313-429-3214. Facebook.com/Ease.Chi
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Zen Stretch Class – 5:45-6:45pm. Held at The Wellness Garden. Michigan Massage Professionals, Ste 105, 6755 Merriman, Garden City. 734664-5275. Ashtanga – 6pm. Knowledge of yoga helpful, all levels welcome. Yoga Shala & Wellness, 25411 Warren, Ste D, Dearborn Heights. 313-278-4308. Short Form Dance Meditation Technique – 6:307:30pm. Prerequisite: this class is only for those who have been to a Dance Meditation Technique (DMT) class. For the first time ever, short form DMT class! Lose 100lbs of emotional weight at DMT, the most transformative and beautiful whole being work out on earth. $10. Detroit Kung Fu Academy, 1353 Division #3E, Detroit. 248-910-3351. DanceMT.com. Tai Chi Easy – 7pm. Learn five movements from traditional tai chi to enhance health and reduce stress. $5 donation. First Presbyterian Church of 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Candlelight Yin – 6-7pm. All levels welcome. Class with Rae Golematis. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 DixToledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.
saturday Detroit Eastern Market – 6am-4pm. Cooking demonstrations, food trucks, entertainment. Russell, between Mack Ave and Gratiot Ave. 313-833-9300. Saturday in the Park – 9am-3:30pm. Six miles of Hines Drive will be closed from Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive for the public of all ages to enjoy running, walking, skating or cycling safely on a traffic free road. Free. Parking is available at Nankin Mills and Helms Haven Park. Hines Park, 33275 Edward Hines Dr, Westland. 734-261-1990. WayneCounty.com. Yoga In The Gardens – 9:30-10:30am. Rejuvenate mind, body and spirit through easy yoga moves Spry Living – 8,907,303 Shape – 2,521,203 Men’s Health – 1,852,715 Prevention – 1,539,872
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guided by instructor Connie Fedel of Taylor Yoga. All levels welcome. $10. Taylor Conservatory, 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. 888-383-4108. TaylorConservatory.org. Mind, Body, Spirit Class – 10am. May be tai chi, or qigong or chair yoga. Classes free, donation encouraged. Source Booksellers, 4240 Cass, Ste 105, Detroit. 313-832-1155. Family and Friends with Kofi Annorh – 11am12:30pm. 2:30-4pm. Seminar presented by Kofi Annorh. Free. SanKofa Life Center, 658 W Goldengate St, Detroit. 313-566-5250. Plant-based Soul Food Brunch – 12:30pm. Hosted by OrganiKiss: plant-based meal prep and catering. Enjoy a plant-based, soy-free meal – gluten-free always available. Menu will rotate between four meals. Plates $12, soup of the day and cornbeard, $6. Moor Herbs Marketplace and Wellness Center, 16140 W 7 Mile Rd, Detroit. 313-583-9709. Math Tutoring – 2-3:30pm. Covers arithmetic, prealgebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and precalculus. Group setting, parents welcome. Be sure to bring homework, textbook and course syllabus. Free, no reservation required. For all ages. Detroit Public Library, Redford Branch, 21200 Grand River. DetroitMathTutor@Gmail.com. Hatha Flow Donation Yoga – 4pm. All levels welcome in a serene studio with natural light. Be Nice Yoga, 4100 Woodward, Detroit. 313-544-9787.
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KARL WELLNESS CENTER & CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
Dr. William H. Karl, DC, Certified Wellness Doctor Dr. Jacob H. Karl, DC, Applied Kinesiologist 30935 Ann Arbor Trl, Westland 734-425-8220 • KarlWellnessCenter.com Holistic caring team of chiropractic doctors will help you return to health through gentle chiropractic, nutrition, weight loss/detoxification programs, natural hormone balancing/pain management, whole-food supplements, homeopathic/herbal remedies, allergy elimination techniques, applied kinesiology, Zyto biocommunication technology and advanced healing modalities including Erchonia’s newest cold laser and Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy (PEMF). See ad, page 21.
WELLNESS CENTER OF PLYMOUTH Dr. Elizabeth Sisk, DC 1075 Ann Arbor Road W, Plymouth 734-454-5600
The Wellness Center of Plymouth provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to health and wellness. The cornerstone of health is balanced body systems, and our 5 pillars – Chiropractic Care, Laser Therapy, Massage, Weight Loss and Nutrition – work together to bring your body into an optimal state of balance. Reclaim life and vitality by eliminating pain, disease, and stress. See ad on page 15.
Kathleen Paulbeck, CPCC Sure to Inspire Coaching, LLC Certified Life & Health Coach 734-716-7898 www.suretoinspirecoaching.com
Certified Professional Coaching provides an interactive communication between the coach & client examining where the client is, where they want to be, and the steps it will take to reach their goal focusing on Healthy Eating, Exercise, Stress Management & Life Balance. Call for your free phone consultation today!
HEALTH FOOD STORES THE BETTER HEALTH STORES
Locations: Belleville • Dearborn • Grosse Pointe Woods • Livonia • Plymouth • Southgate TheBetterHealthStore.com Vitamins, supplements, organic and natural foods. For more information: See ad on inside front cover.
HOLISTIC HEALING DETROIT WHOLISTIC CENTER Dr. Jesse Brown, ND 20944 Grand River Ave, Detroit 313-538-5433 DetroitWholisticCenter.com
Wholistic health services, colon hydrotherapy, reflexology, massage, body wraps, iridology, aquachi footbaths and consultations in nutrition and wellness.Coloncleansing herbal products such as Turkey Rhubarb herbal combination formula and Reneu’ by First Fitness. Lose weight wholistically, relieve constipation and bloating, improve your energy and skin and more.
UNITING MEDICINE AND PSYCHOLOGY 26771 West 12 Mile Rd Ste 110, Southfield
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Diane Culik, MD 855-669-9355 855-NOW-WELL DrCulik.com
EDUCATION Steven Fischer, PhD, CNC 248-488-5800 YouniqueWellness.net
WHOLISTIC TRAINING INSTITUTE 20954 Grand River Ave, Detroit 313-255-6155 WholisticTrainingInstitute.com
Discover a Healer in You. Make a Healthy Living and Better the Life of Others. State of Michiganlicensed school offering professional certifications for the following alternative health practices: naturopathy, homeopathy, herbology, reflexology, colon hydrotherapy, iridology and many more. Find us on Facebook! Twitter: @WholisticGuru.
Comprehensive medical, integrative, nutritional and mental health care; natural therapy for thyroid and hormones, detox, weight loss, autoimmune conditions; functional medicine including gluten- and foodsensitivity testing, DNA Genomic Wellness; address underlying causes of fatigue, fibromyalgia and natural pain management options; psychotherapy for all emotional and physical problems for individuals and couples; meditation and mindfulness-based approaches to wellness and longevity; The No Withdrawal-Sinclair Method “Cure for Alcoholism” (Curb-Cravings.com).
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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Dr.OilyMom, LLC
Dr. Christina Campbell, DO, FACEP Board Certified in Emergency Medicine Dr.OilyMom@Comcast.net 248-425-8352 www.droilymom.com https://yldist.com/droilymom/ http://christina-campbell-lis.towergarden.com https://kannaway.com/?3511292 Phone or online comprehensive evaluation and consultation to help one achieve optimal health utilizing natural treatments and nutritional options to help restore balance and decrease disease processes. Committed to prevention and wellness, and to helping people alongside their regular physician, guiding them in natural options that address the root cause. For healthcare practitioners, Dr. Campbell also offers training, education and certification in mitochondrial biophysics and homeopathic remedies for mitochondrial restoration. Proficient in the use of many natural herbs, essential oils, diet, and other homeopathic and natural options. See ad on page 13.
Mental Health Nicole Goodroe-Monette MA, CRC, LPC
Northwood Corporate Park 41740 Six Mile Road, Suite 103 Northville, MI 48168 734-542-6969 ngoodroe-monette@pcs-counseling.com Adult Mental Health counseling for those suffering from depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD and/or adjustment disorder. Relaxed, nonjudgmental atmosphere that provides CBT, DBT Informed, Grief, Mindfulness and personcentered therapy. Accepting BCBC, BCN, AETNA, CASH, HSA and OON.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR PURO HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER
Dr. Lisa Sullivan, Naturopathic Doctor 533 Main Street, Belleville, MI 48111 734-716-5588 Contact@PuroHealthAndWellness.com PuroHealthAndWellness.com At Puro Health and Wellness, we specialize in Comprehensive Wellness Programs designed individually to help people figure out what is causing their health problem and fixing it through: Detox, Nutrition, Exercise, Hormones, and Nervous System balancing.” .
If you’re going through hell, keep going. ~Winston Churchill
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS MICHIGAN FOR VACCINE CHOICE
P.O. Box 1121 Troy, MI 48099-1121 Info@MichiganVaccineChoice.org MichganVaccineChoice.org Facebook.com/MichiganForVaccineChoice Twitter.com/MI4VaxChoice Voice: 586-447-2418 • Fax: 586-323-4287 Michigan for Vaccine Choice is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to protecting, informing, educating, advocating and supporting parents and families vaccine choice rights.
PSYCHIC MEDICAL INTUITIVE HEALING Universal Energy Healing, LLC. Christine Bridges, 33250 Warren Rd, Ste 206, Westland ChristineBridges2@Comcast.net LifeLoveEnergy.Wordpress.com 734-934-7271 By appointment only
Psychic medical intuitive healer with “x-ray vision hands”. Clients that may benefit from her work, includes anyone suffering from an “itis” (arthritis, colitis, etc.), old injuries, anxiety, depression, panic, posttraumatic stress disorder, ADD, ADHD, autism, OCD, sleep concerns, overly stressed, inability to conceive, or miscarriages, babies, unexplained weight-gain or loss, inability to quit (smoking, drinking, abusing yourself), chronic fatigue, energy maintenance for balance, chronic diseases, including cancer and autoimmune disorders. See ad on page 15.
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE American Regenerative CliniC American Regenerative CliniC Dr. Andrey Lutskovsky, DO 31000 Telegraph Rd, Ste 140 Bingham Farms 248-876-4242 AmericanRegen.com
Dr. Andrey utilizes the latest and safest achievements in medical science to restore the body’s function, eliminate pain, heal damaged tissues, help to escape surgery, and give new hop to patients with incurable disease. Dr. Andrey follows the guidance of Functional Medicine practice, addressing the underlying of diseases and injuries. For health or pain recovery: Ten-pass High Dose Ozone as major detoxification tool, prolotherapy and neural therapy, PRP (Platelet Rich plasma), SelfAutologous Stem Cell Therapy and more. Anti-aging & Cosmetic procedures: Advanced aesthetic minimally invasive procedures, including threading, face and body contouring. All are natural alternatives to conventional face or body lift surgeries, using the body’s ability to regenerate itself. Results achieved are very natural giving a rejuvenated and refreshed look. Dr. Andrey practice only the safest and latest state-of-the-art procedures, not surgeries. Free initial consultation. Financing available for procedures. See ads on pages 9 & 15.
RETREAT CENTERS SONG OF THE MORNING YOGA RETREAT CENTER
9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd, Vanderbilt 989-983-4107 Office@SongOfTheMorning.org SongOfTheMorning.org Find spiritual refreshment amongst 800 acres of natural beauty for your own personal retreat or participate in workshops, yoga classes, meditations or Sunday Service. Accommodations and gourmet vegetarian meals available. See ad on page 7.
REFLEXOLOGY R3 Reflexology (Relieve, Release, Restore)
Kristi Holmes, Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist 689 N Mill St Ste#103 Plymouth MI 48170 248-872-3042 (Call or Text ) FROM HEAD TO TOE, ANXIETY TO VERTIGO, REFLEXOLOGY CAN HELP! Reflexology is a science, acknowledged by the National Institute of Health, based on the principle that there are reflexes in the hands and the feet that correspond with EVERY gland, organ and part of the body. I received my initial Certification in hands and feet from Branch Reflexology Institute before going on to receive my National Board Certification. I am privileged to work with a variety of clients- men, women and children of all ages and the results I see from reflexology both personally and professionally continue to amaze me!!!
SPIRITUALITY SACRED SEXUALITY WITH LESLIE BLACKBURN Dearborn • 313-269-6719 LeslieBlackburn.com
Offering speaking engagements (including keynote addresses), private sessions, classes, online live webinars, radio shows, VideoCasts and more, Leslie speaks from a place of joy, wisdom and giggles! Leslie Blackburn, MS, is a Sacred Sexual Healer and Transformational Guide – a leading educator and coach of sacred sexuality and tantra in the U.S. See website and send email to learn more.
WELLNESS SPA & MASSAGE THERAPY PURO HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPA 533 Main Street, Belleville 734-716-5588 Contact@PuroHealthAndWellness.com. PuroHealthAndWellness.com/Spa
Beauty care: Facial, hair removal, manicure, pedicure, organic spray tan. Massage therapy: Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, prenatal, neuromuscular therapy, body mud wrap and salt scrub massage. Coming soon: microdermabrasion, sauna and steam room.
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