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e’re anxious for Spring to arrive. It’s not that we don’t love the Michigan Winter, but each year about this time we tire of the cold, dreary days; the snow and ice; and long for the warming to begin. We know we’re not alone. Time to wake up, Mother Earth!

There’s something naturally invigorating about the arrival of Spring each year.

The Spring Equinox is traditionally celebrated by many cultures around the world, in many different ways. All, however, are themed toward the celebration of natural and personal rebirth and accelerated growth. It’s a time to celebrate new beginnings and renew one’s connection to both Earth and God. We are anxious for the coming of Spring for another reason. We’re confident that Michigan’s economy will continue it’s upward trend, tied to the symbolism brought by the vernal equinox on the first day of Spring, in which the days start becoming longer than the nights. Like hibernating bears, we have all survived the Winter and now it’s time to get out there and make things happen.

Actually, we’re celebrating Spring a bit early this year. On March 6th, we are holding our 3rd Annual “Spring Into Health” Natural Health Fair and Expo (see the Expo Spotlight on page 22). It’s a free event for the public and you’re all invited to come and share in the wealth of resources we are bringing together. It’s all designed to bring you new ways to live healthier and greener. We hope to see you there.

There’s lots to enjoy in this month’s Natural Awakenings. Like the Expo, this issue is designed to help you live a longer, more sustainable and earth-friendly life.

At the top of the list, don’t miss the piece on Gardening for Wildlife. As we begin planning our Spring gardens, this article may provide some ideas for fostering nature’s magic. What could be more enjoyable than creating a world where we can watch all the “critters” gather?

If you've ever had the chance to read author and counselor Shakti Gawain's book, Creative Visualization, you'll enjoy reading the interview we had with her for this month's issue on Prosperity Consciousness.

And for you pet lovers, check out the article on Keeping Your Dog Young. It's written by Debra A. Primovic, a doctor of veterinary medicine, and managing editor of PetPlace.com, an online resource for pet health and wellness.

These are just a few examples of what we’re bringing you this first month of Spring. We hope you find time to read, enjoy and benefit from everything.

Finally, this month marks the publication of our 72nd consecutive issue (six full years) and next month we’ll be celebrating our 6th Anniversary! Make sure you watch for that issue. It’s going to contain special green/environmental content (along with our regular healthy living theme), in celebration of our anniversary and all that’s going on for Earth Day. You won’t want to miss it. If you know of some local Earth Day events, make sure you get them to us early, so we can include them.

So until then, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

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

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14 GARDENING

24 calendarofevents

FOR WILDLIFE Fostering Nature’s Magic

by Betsy S. Franz

16 SALT of the Earth

by Dr. Rallie McAllister

27 ongoingevents 29 classifiedads 29 naturaldirectory

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18 STAIR CLIMBING FOR FOR HEALTH Fast, efficient, age-defying

by Maggie Spilner

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19 THE EVOLUTION OF MASSAGE

by Lee Walker

20 A CONVERSATION WITH SHAKTI GAWAIN Author and Counselor in Prosperity Consciousness

by Ellen Mahoney

21 KEEPING YOUR DOG YOUNG

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by Debra A. Primovic

22 EXPO SPOTLIGHT

"Spring Into Health" March 6th in Grand Blanc

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newsbriefs Sign Up for CSA Shares

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ature’s Pace Organics is proud to begin their second season growing high quality produce for Genesee County through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).

Community members who value local, organic and responsibly grown food purchase “shares� of the farm at the beginning of the growing season. This helps to cover the initial cost of seeds, cultivation, labor and harvest. In exchange for their investment, members receive a share of the farm’s bounty for 20 weeks. Shares are distributed weekly beginning in June in Grand Blanc, Davison and Flint. All produce is harvested, washed and refrigerated the day before or the day of share distribution for maximum nutrient retention and freshness. Full, half, sampler and work shares are available.

Share numbers are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Shares are accepted through April 1.

Full shares are $650; half shares are $350. Sample shares are also available; the cost is $195. Members can also work a regular five-hour shift per week in exchange for one half share. “We grow organic food because we want to put living, nutrient-dense, agrichemical-free food into our bodies and want to provide others with the same opportunities.

It is our response to the corporate, chemical, genetically modified food system that surrounds us,� says Katie Mullane. “Oh, and the taste, freshness and quality is completely incomparable to anything that can be bought at the store.�

Contact Katie Mullane or Jacob Bach at 810-513-7633, email her at: email@NaturesPaceOrganics.com or visit NaturesPaceOrganics.com

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Local Chiropractor Wins Prestigious Award

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atural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers’ Dr. Mark Morningstar has been recognized as one of America's Top Chiropractors of 2009 by the Consumers Research Council.

The Consumers Research Council receives nominations from across the country by chiropractic patients, and recognition is given to those chiropractors who have performed services above and beyond their normal clinical practice. This is the second time in his career that Dr. Morningstar has won this prestigious award. He was also a 2004 recipient.

Morningstar has been active in research as well as clinical practice. In January, Morningstar published a new research paper in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal, & Family Health. In the study, Morningstar discusses how scoliosis treatment in the US is far too reliant upon a single basic measurement, called Cobb’s angle, and how our system commonly overlooks other more important aspects of the scoliosis patient's health. It is Morningstar’s 20th published paper in 9 years of practice. “It’s quite an honor to be nominated for this award,� he said. “It is quite humbling to know that my patients Dr. Mark Morningstar would go to this length when it's supposed to be the other way around. Awards are fleeting; the true joy of my job is helping those who've tried everything else to get better naturally.�

Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers has two locations: 0683 S. Saginaw St. Suite B, in Grand Blanc, 810-694-3576; and 51145 Washington St, Suite C in New Baltimore, 586-716-8493. MichiganWellnessandPainRelief.com. See ad, page 17 and see Dr. Morningstar speak at the Spring Into Health Expo March 6th (see ad back cover).

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verywhere we travel, we find that people are in pain: back, knee, head, joint, muscle, and nerve pain~ the list goes on and on.

Then there are the descriptions of the pain: shooting, tingling, burning, stabbing, aching and throbbing pain.

WHY do we have so much pain? Is there a common denominator with all the pain we have? Is there anything we can do to help our bodies relieve our pain?

You do not need to suffer in pain forever. Our bodies are made to repair themselves.

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newsbriefs Orion Growing Green Earth Day Expo

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t’s time to re-think, re-energize, re-charge and re-educate. Orion Township says it is “taking the green community challenge.” The township’s Growing Green Earth Day Expo will be held April 22 at Kings Court Castle in Olde World Canterbury Village, in Lake Orion.

“We’ve heard about the remarkable strides you are making and we invite you to showcase your efforts at our Growing Green Earth Day Expo 2010,” is the township’s invitation to local businesses. Vendors are encouraged to join others showcasing an array of green products and services, reliable education resources, green organizations, energy efficiency and conservation incentives, green career opportunities, green growing resources, green parks and trails leisure, green pantry and healthy living, organic closets and homes, recycling incentives and much more.

Olde World Canterbury Village is located at 2369 Joslyn Court, in Lake Orion.

Interested vendors should contact Lisa Sokol, Director of Community Programs at the Parks and Recreation Office of Orion Township at LSokol@oriontownship.org or call 248-391-0304, ext. 134. See ad inside front cover.

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Volunteers Needed for Local Domestic Abuse Organization

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ACASA volunteer training begins March 16. The sessions prepare volunteers to help in any number of areas and will address matters of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. Volunteers interviews are scheduled in April. Volunteers are needed for everything from clerical assistance to Crisis Line coverage.

LACASA is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization in Howell that provides free and confidential assistance to victims and families involved in domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault.

To register for training, call 517-548-1350 or visit LACASA1.org.

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Annual Vegan Festival Takes a Bite Out of the Ordinary

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egFest 2010 takes place Sunday, April 18 at Ferndale High School. Last year’s event drew in nearly 2000 attendees -- the most ever. With guest speakers like “Skinny Bitch” author Rory Freedman and former Piston John Salley, it’s easy to see why event coordinators are planning for even more attendees this year. Numerous local restaurants will share samples and menus. There will also be healthy living exhibitors, cooking/raw food demos, free samples, literature and presentations by local and national experts.

VegFest is hosted by VegMichigan, A nonprofit organization promoting awareness of the health, environmental and ethical benefits of a plant-based diet. Co-sponsoring the event is Night Move, a shuttle bus that runs on ecofuel. The bus will shuttle attendees to ease the parking crunch at the high school. “ Ferndale High School is located at 5830 Golden Eagle Drive, in Ferndale. More info at VegMichigan.org.

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Spring Cleaning from the Inside

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ick in tired of feeling sick and tired? Do you feel irritable, tired, depressed, suffer with digestive problems, chronic headaches, or skin problems?

Circle of Life Nutrition is teaming up with Simple of Fenton to offer Spring Cleaning of the Body - a 28 Day Guided Detoxification/Cleanse Program beginning March 24. Just like spring cleaning the home, the Detox/Cleanse program will address the body’s deficiencies and toxicities.

Not a fasting cleanse, the program includes all supportive supplements necessary for detoxification/cleanse including: Three 1 ½ hr educational sessions, nutritional and lifestyle counseling, support group, samples, and a five-day sample menu with recipes and coupons. Registration deadline is Wednesday March 15. Cost is $225.

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Circle of Life is located at 11517 Hartland Road in Fenton.

Simple of Fenton is located at 112 West Caroline Street, in Fenton. Contact 810 869-8898, marjie@circleoflifenutrition.net. or visit related websites at: CircleofLifeNutrition.net and SimpleofFenton.com. See ad, page 30.

Student Develops Reusable Produce Bag

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orget plastic produce bags. 19-year-old Wayne State University student Ashley M. Staszak-Burgess has developed a greener alternative. The bags will be featured at the Annual Michigan Healthy Living Expo March 6 in Grand Blanc.

The Norche Bags are reusable mesh produce bags created to reduce the consumption of plastic bags while bagging individual produce. Besides being ego-friendly, the bags allow the produce to breath, says Staszak-Burgess. For businesses, these bags reduce cost of plastic rolls and help to identify the type of produce being purchased, she adds. “I am just trying to promote a sustainable world and help support the environment,” says Staszak-Burgess.

For more information or to order, call 246-670-0836 or visit

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Class Honors Women Drummers

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beginning frame drum class will be offered at Three Roods Farm in Columbiaville Wednesday March 10 and 20. The class opens up the magic and ancient world of frame drumming to women, who were the original drummers. Men, however, are welcome to the class. Students become eligible for a unique training called Giving Birth to Ourselves. GBTO takes students deeper into the healing power of the tambourine and tar (wooden frame drum) as they were used in prehistoric times.

For more e iinformation nffor n ormation about advertising and how you can participate, call

Three Roods Farm is located at 4281 Our Acres Drive in Columbiaville. Cost is $50. Register at Contact Robin Mallor at 810-441-1878 or RMallor@gmail.com.

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healthbriefs March is National Nutrition Month

White Tea Tops Herbal Charts

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n a recent test to evaluate the health properties of extracts from 21 plant species, white tea considerably outperformed them all. “We were testing very small amounts, far less than you would find in a drink,” says Professor Declan Naughton of Kingston University, in London, one of the UK’s leading specialists on inflammation. “The early indicators are that white tea reduces the risk of inflammation that is characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis and some cancers, as well as wrinkles.”

Evidently, the properties of white tea go beyond high levels of antioxidants to also block the activities of enzymes that break down elastin and collagen. Naughton explains that elastin supports the body’s natural elasticity, which helps lungs, arteries, ligaments and skin to function. It also helps body tissues repair wounds and stops skin from sagging. Collagen, a protein found in connective tissues, is also key to skin strength and resilience.

Eight of the other plants and herbs analyzed also help protect against the breakdown of both elastin and collagen associated with age-related wrinkling.

After white tea, bladderwrack performed well, followed by extracts of cleavers (Galium aparine, also called goosegrass) rose, green tea, angelica, anise and pomegranate.

Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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NATURE WALKS EQUAL OUTDOOR SMARTS

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ehavior and health experts at the University of Michigan have found that walking outside in parks or in nature helps improve attention span and memory performance by 20 percent. The researchers, who published their findings in Psychological Science, believe the results may also be relevant to people suffering from mental fatigue.

“Interacting with nature can have similar effects as meditating,” reports Marc Berman, a psychology researcher at the university. He adds, “People don’t have to enjoy the walk to get the benefits,” although they do tend to find spring and summer walks more enjoyable.

Study participants exhibited increased levels of alertness, satisfaction and mental tranquility after spending just one hour interacting with nature. They reported that their levels of stress had decreased significantly and they felt more in control of their mind. Similar benefits did not accrue from urban walks.

Celery as Nutrition Staple

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oted author and natural health advocate Dr. Andrew Weil sees celery as a versatile kitchen staple. A biennial plant, celery is in the same family as carrots, dill and fennel. Its versatility lands it in soups, stews, stir-fries and salads, plus it’s good spread with natural nut butter.

This crunchy green has long been associated with dieting, due to its natural diuretic effects and low calorie count. Rich in potassium and natural sodium, Weil cites its important role in regulating fluid balance in the body and stimulating urine production, not to mention that celery is a good source of vitamins C and K. Its active compounds, pthalides, may even help lower blood pressure.

Always seek out organically grown celery, advises Weil, as pesticides are commonly used on conventionally grown varieties.

Source: DrWeil.com

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Push-Ups for Better Vision

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here’s another way to see better than just cleaning your glasses when they’re dirty, suggest optometrists at the University of Houston College of Optometry. We can apply their no-cost, at-home approach, called pencil push-up therapy.

The simple exercise, when practiced regularly, the doctors say, can improve visual acuity and performance at school and work. How does it work? Visually follow a small letter penned or pasted on a pencil eraser as you move the pencil closer to the nose. The goal is to be able to keep the letter in focus until it touches the nose.

The exercise appears to help with a common condition known as convergence insufficiency, which may affect up to 20 percent of the population. The condition refers to someone who can’t cross their eyes. If left unattended, it can affect their reading skills and cause headaches and eye strain. In-office professional vision therapy also can help, but the do-it-yourself exercise works well.

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It hinges on the fact that, “We have shown that brain cells keep track of whether recent behaviors were successful or not,” explains one of the scientists, and that when a behavior was successful, brain cells became more finely tuned to what is being learned. Failure, on the other hand, appears to produce little or no change in the brain, nor does failure appear to trigger any improvement in behavior.

In their study, the researchers worked with monkeys, giving them trial and error tasks on a computer screen while monitoring their brain activity. When a monkey answered correctly, a signal lingered in its brain, neurons processed information more sharply and effectively, and the monkey was more likely to get the next task right as well. It may help explain the longtime saying, “Success breeds success.”

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Dental Treatment Stabilizes Decay

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arents know this story all too well: Bacteria have etched the enamel of a tooth, but it’s not really tooth decay yet. So it’s “watched” it until it gets bad enough to fill. Now, however, a revolutionary treatment called Icon fills, reinforces, and stabilizes a tooth by stopping the progression of early decay. There’s no drilling, it’s painless, and it can be used between teeth.

Dr. David Regiani says the difference between Icon and over-the-counter remineralizing products is like night and day: “Rinses can irritate gums and are generally ineffective in reversing bacterial decay,” he says.

Fluoride, although effective, is still a poison, he adds. “As a holistic practice, we are pleased to be one of the first offices to offer this procedure to our patients.”

Regiani Dental is located at 101 South Street, in Ortonville. For info on Icon fills, call 248-627-4934, visit RegianiDental.com or Drilling-No-Thanks.com.

See their ad, page 11 and see Dr. Regiani speak at the “Spring Into Health” Expo March 6th In Grand Blanc, (see expo ad outside back cover).

WRINKLES BE GONE Researchers in Germany suggest that high-intensity visible light from light emitting diodes (LED) applied daily for several weeks resulted in “rejuvenated skin, reduced wrinkles and a more resilient complexion.”

They see such treatment as a potential alternative to Botox and cosmetic surgery for easing facial wrinkles.

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Old Factories Offer New Hope for Wildlife Visitors are flocking to see the new life emerging in brown industrial lands now morphing into vibrant ecosystems as nature reclaims idle factories, mines, docks, landfills, rail spurs, warehouses and parking lots. The unfolding rehabilitation is getting help from the likes of Julie Craves, a research supervisor at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, who monitors eight vacant properties that the Ford Motor Company has remade as wildlife habitat.

Not every industrial site within the 48-mile-long Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge will be reclaimed. But, says Craves, “I have come to really love this juxtaposition of the hyper-urban with resilient nature.” She notes how strategic plantings have attracted songbirds and raptors.

More than 300 species of migratory birds rest, nest and feed here.

Spurred by a need to manage thousands of idle acres, corporations like BP, Gulf Oil, Bridgestone and U.S. Steel have undertaken similar projects.

One of the more unlikely is Denver’s Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. When the arsenal, which produced nerve gas and other chemical weapons for the U.S. Army, closed in 1992, its 27 square miles were one of the nation’s most poisonous landscapes.

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globalbriefs Earth Hour

World Citizens Switch Off the Lights March 27 Now in its fourth year, Earth Hour 2010 is calling upon us all to symbolically cast our vote for Earth by turning off our lights for one hour at 8:30 p.m. local time.

Last year, nearly a billion world citizens voted this way in 4,000 cities in 87 countries on seven continents. The event sponsor, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), notes that this year, iconic U.S. landmarks, too, will dim their lights as part of the largest call for action on climate change in history.

American landmarks hitting the switch range from the Golden Gate Bridge and Las Vegas strip to Mount Rushmore, joined by local monuments in or near Seattle, Flagstaff, Indianapolis and Atlanta. Cities, schools, businesses and organizations in all 50 states are expected to participate.

“Climate change is impacting our water resources, energy supplies, transportation, agriculture and health, putting our livelihoods and economic future at risk in every part of the country,” explains WWF Climate Director Keya Chatterjee. “Americans will not only be sending a signal that they want solutions to the climate crisis, they’ll be helping to turn the lights out on our nation’s dangerous dependency on foreign oil and an unsustainable economic future.”

Find information and event tools at MyEarthHour.org; also see EarthHourKids.org.

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Disney’s Tinker Bell may be Earth’s most appealing spokespixie, having been named the United Nations Honorary Ambassador of Green prior to the screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ animated film, Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure, late last year. She’ll likely be on hand for this year’s Disney documentary debut of Oceans on Earth Day, April 22, and she’s in good company.

The top 10 environmental documentaries of 2009 hail from around the world, aimed to shock, entertain and inspire humanity to make a difference. They examine everything from the negative effects of America’s industrial agriculture system and the rising domination of the petrochemical industry to the threatened livelihood of trash-recycling entrepreneurs and people’s right to safe drinking water.

For details on 2009’s best, visit mnn.com (Mother Nature Network) and search “top films,” which also pulls up a look at what might be the top 10 environmental activist films of all time.

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Virtual Ivy

E-colleges Do Work A recent study by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has found that many types of online education for a college degree are better at raising student achievement than face-to-face teaching is. The big difference, researchers report, is the time spent on task, or flexibility in absorbing content. Able to set their own pace, students often study longer or visualize a problem differently; concurrently, professors are forced to design better instructional techniques.

The most effective learning, the study concluded, occurs when a school combines e-learning with classroom teaching. Yet for many students, online learning is what they can afford in time or money. The hope is that the e-college trend may help burst the bubble of rising tuition costs, which now average more than $25,000 a year for a degree in a private, bricksand-mortar institution.

In the past decade, the number of university students worldwide is up by nearly half to 153 million. The need to have a leg up in the global knowledge economy is reportedly prompting ED plans to create free, online courses for the nation’s 1,200 community colleges—which teach nearly half of our undergrads—to make it easier for them to learn basic job skills.

Source: The Christian Science Monitor

Waterway Wisdom

Real Progress for the Mississippi River A new, $320 million, four-year U.S. Department of Agriculture farmers incentive program will help farmers in 12 states improve their land management practices to curb nutrient runoff and benefit water quality in the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.

The move has the potential to significantly improve drinking water quality for tens of millions of Americans in the Mississippi River Basin, according to the Environmental Defense Fund, which helped forward passage of the 2008 Farm Bill that is providing $200 million of the total. It should also lighten the nutrient overload contributing to the northern Gulf’s oxygen-starved dead zone.

Participating states include Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Initiation of the incentives in 2010 coincides with this year’s theme for the United Nations’ World Water Day on March 22: “Communicating Water Quality Challenges and Opportunities.”

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There’s lots going on at the UHEAC! These March events are very affordable to attend. See the Calendar in this magazine (on date noted) for details.

• Tue: (12 wks): Women’s Transformation (starts 3/2)** • Tue: Women’s Assertiveness & Skill Building (3/3-3/17)** • Wed: After School Yoga • Fri: Introductory Yoga • 6th: Free Energy Tour • 7th: Herbs for Respiratory System** • 13th: Hypnobirthing • 14th: Munay-Ki & Vericomposting • 20th: Nature’s Diet** • 21st: Stone People’s Lodge & Kimbucha Tea Workshop • 24th: Film: Food, Inc. • 27th: Solar Seminar ** For these items, check UHEAC website for date, time, costs and other details.

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greenliving Providing hardy habitat for garden creatures allows us to help the environment while granting close-up views of nature that can restore a childlike sense of wonder in anyone fortunate enough to visit the private, peaceable kingdom of which we are the caretakers.

GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE

Fostering Nature’s Magic

by Betsy S. Franz

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or me, it was my first glimpse of a hummingbird that did it. For others, it may be the beauty of butterflies or the joyful music of songbirds or a frog chorus. Some people love to sit and watch the playful antics of squirrels scampering through the trees. Whatever the reason or season, America’s gardeners and backyard enthusiasts are learning that one of the most enjoyable ways to take care of their share of the planet is to create a wildlife-friendly landscape surrounding their home.

It is hard to deny the magic that wildlife adds to a domestic landscape.

Providing hardy habitat for garden creatures allows us to help the environment while granting close-up views of nature that can restore a childlike sense of wonder in anyone fortunate enough to visit the private, peaceable kingdom of which we are the caretakers.

Most experts list the three most basic elements necessary for any wildlife-

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friendly landscape as food, water and shelter. Note that shelter is not synonymous with abode, such as a birdhouse or bunny hut. When it comes to wildlife, we need to think of the complete picture and ensure “safety first.” For example, luring wildlife to a garden that contains pesticides or wandering house pets can do more harm than good. The goal is to provide refuge, a place that provides nourishing, restful and safe shelter for visiting wildlife.

Shelter: Adding natural elements to

the landscape provides the best shelter.

Dense trees and shrubs make excellent nesting sites and cover for birds and small mammals. Prune with caution.

Rock piles, brush piles and dense ground cover also provide protection for reptiles, amphibians and ground birds. Of course, wildlife areas are no place for manmade chemicals or wandering pets.

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Food Sources: Vegetation plays

multiple roles. Plants can be both host to eggs and larval foods for butterflies; produce food sources such as acorns, nuts, berries and seeds for various wildlife; or attract insects that are food for birds, reptiles or frogs.

Native plants are the best choice for local wildlife. They require less fertilizer, water and pest control, which helps prevent the contamination of soil and water runoff.

Feeders: Supplemental food sources

can be supplied by using feeders for birds or squirrels. Keeping feeders clean is another key facet of safe shelter.

Water: All wildlife needs a clean water supply for drinking. Many also use water to bathe, clean their food or breed. A lake, pond or wetland can be the most exciting element in a wildlife garden, because of the wildlife it attracts. Water supplies can be supplemented with birdbaths or mini-ponds.

Even shallow saucers of water placed on the ground or low-lying puddle areas will serve as welcome water sources for some wildlife.

Places to Raise Young: Many of

the same elements that provide shelter also provide places for wildlife to raise their young. Mature trees, dense shrubs, fallen logs, hollow trees and dens in the

ground are good nesting locations for many animals. Larval host plants may be provided as places for nourishing young in a butterfly garden. Nesting boxes and platforms, bat boxes and toad abodes also make intriguing additions to a yard habitat.

Whatever the size, any backyard or garden space can contain some of each of the three essential habitat elements for wildlife. Whether we plant a tree for local bird nesting, create a modest butterfly garden, eliminate chemicals or choose to leave a small corner of native plants for wildlife, each small decision is a step in the right direction for preserving the natural beauty of the world around us.

It’s also a lovely thing to do for ourselves and our families. When we catch a quick glimpse of a fluttering hummingbird or watch the transformation of a caterpillar from chrysalis to butterfly, and realize that we played a part in their journey, we discover that providing habitat for wildlife adds as much to our lives as it does to theirs.

To play a role in the preservation of butterflies, songbirds or even a regional endangered species is a miraculous feeling, and one we’ll want to nurture.

Betsy S. Franz is a freelance writer and photographer specializing in the environment and may be reached at NaturesDetails.net. She developed Project Backyard Brevard in Brevard County, FL to help residents maintain natural habitat based on National Wildlife Federation principles (see nwf.org/backyard).

The journey of discovery begins not with new vistas but with having new eyes with which to behold them. ~Marcel Proust

Julia says, “I’m tired, depressed, and fat.”

Her doctor says, “No, Julia. It must be in your head. I can’t find anything wrong.”

Sound Familiar?

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ulia waits patiently in her doctor’s office waiting room for her family doctor to see him. She, like many woman, has been suffering from cold hands and feet.

She’s cold all the time, she gains weight just looking at food, is tired of looking at her puffy eyes and face in the mirror every morning, and constantly feels like she’s depressed. As the happily married mother of three boys is greeted by her doctor in the exam room, she thinks to herself, “shouldn’t I feel healthier?” After explaining her symptoms to her doctor, the doctor decides immediately to draw her blood to check for what sounds like a classic case of hypothyroidism.

One week later, Julia gets a phone call from her doctor’s office. His medical assistant proceeds to tell Julia, “I’m sorry Julia, but your labs came back normal.

There’s nothing wrong with your thyroid. The doctor is going to prescribe you an anti-depressant.

He also thinks you should exercise more.” Julia is stunned, needless to say.

Does this sound familiar? Do you know someone who’s been searching for answers, only to be invalidated by their doctor? Well finally there is someone in Genesee County who understands.

Dr. Megan Strauchman, D.O., the medical director for the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center in Grand Blanc can help. As a fel-

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As it turns out for Julia, she finally made her way in to see Dr. Strauchman. In her words, “Dr. Strauchman figured out that my thyroid was slow, but it was being caused by a bacterial imbalance in my intestine. This was causing my immune system to be hyperactive, which was hurting my thyroid.”

She continued, “Dr. Strauchman really put it all together for me. Why couldn’t my family doctor figure this out? It’s so nice to have my energy back, to be finally losing weight, and to look in the mirror and see my face looks 5 years younger. I even got carded the other night buying a glass of wine at dinner!”

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SALT OF THE EARTH

by Dr. Rallie McAllister

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mericans love the taste of salt, and most of us eat far too much of it.

On average, we consume 10 grams daily, the amount in two teaspoons, and double the 5 grams per day recommended by the World Health Organization.

All of this mindless salt consumption is wreaking havoc with the nation’s health. A recent meta-study published in the British Medical Journal confirmed that high salt intake elevates blood pressure and increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Because it increases the amount of calcium we excrete in our urine, it also tends to weaken bones and make us more vulnerable to osteoporosis, according to research at the University of California, San Francisco.

Although table salt contains two elements—sodium and chlorine—it’s the sodium that’s responsible for most of the negative effects, which become worsened by the typically low levels of potassium in many diets.

“Sodium and potassium must be balanced for good health. Americans need to increase their potassium as much as they need to decrease their sodium,” advises nutrition specialist Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., a certified nutrition specialist and author of The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer.

“Fortunately, fruits, vegetables and whole grains aren’t just low in sodium; they’re also rich in potassium.”

We can dramatically curb our salt consumption both by eating more plant foods and limiting processed foods, which account for an average 77 percent of our daily sodium intake. Another 12 percent occurs naturally in meats, grains and produce. Only about 11 percent comes from the salt shakers on our tables.

“If we cut back on foods that come out of cans and boxes with bar codes, we’d have more wiggle room with

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table salt,” says Bowden. Then, it’s vital to pick our salt wisely.

Tasty Treat When used conservatively and creatively, finishing foods with natural salts can make nutritious eating more enjoyable.

According to purveyors of natural salt products, these can deliver 50 or more trace minerals, including calcium, magnesium, potassium and iodine, all within the bounds of good taste.

“Good salt has a tremendous impact on the flavors of various foods,” explains Dave Joachim, author of The Science of Good Food and founder of Chef Salts, a line of premier seasoning blends. “It can intensify some flavors, including sweet and savory, or umami, while diminishing others, such as bitter and tart flavors. That’s why a salt rim on an organic margarita glass works so well—salt suppresses the tartness of the lime and brings out its subtle sweetness.”

With a mind-boggling variety of culinary salts available, choosing just the right one can be a challenge. “Each type of salt has unique qualities,” advises Joachim. “Differences in color, flavor, and texture are created by the mineral and moisture content of the salt, the size and shape of the crystals and even the harvesting methods used.”

Each also stands in stark contrast to common table salt, which is 99.7 percent sodium chloride that has been heat blasted, stripped of other minerals and chemically treated to re-infuse iodine content. Yes, iodine is essential for good health; it is important for the production of thyroid hormones and critical for pregnant women, observes Jim Roach, a medical doctor and founder of Midway Center for Integrative Medicine in Midway, Kentucky. He reports that as more people shy away from their old salt standby, “Americans are getting less iodine than 30 years ago.”

But another way to meet the body’s basic iodine needs is with natural salt, as well as sea vegetables such as kelp, wakame and nori, the seaweed used for making sushi. While remaining mindful of our overall sodium intake, we can take wide-ranging pleasure in experimenting with many varieties of natural salt.

Salt Varieties

workers harvest this salt from an ancient fossilized seabed.

less variety.”

While savoring salt in sensible quantities, remember that, “We eat with our eyes, too,” says Joachim. “We can appreciate the beautiful crystal structures of the different kinds of salts. They’re astonishingly varied—large flakes and tiny grains; pyramids and delicate, flat chips. Like snowflakes, there’s an end-

Rallie McAllister is a medical doctor with master’s degrees in public health and environmental health. She publishes as an author, syndicated columnist and co-founder of MommyMDGuides. com, a free website providing tips from integrative physicians who are also mothers.

Following are seven favorites that turn up time and again.

■ Black salt or kala namak is a pearly, pink-grey mineral salt from India, characterized by a strong, sulfurous taste.

■ Celtic sea salt, harvested from the salt flats of Northern France, is marked by a mellow flavor with a hint of sweetness; its crystals may be white, pink or grey.

■ Fleur de sel, the “flower of salt,” is considered the premier quality grey sea salt, with fine crystals, a crisp texture and a delicate flavor and aroma.

■ Grey salt, or sel gris, comes from evaporated sea water off the coast of Brittany, France; its unrefined crystals are purple-grey in color and have a fresh, light flavor.

■ Hawaiian black lava salt comprises a blend of sea salt and volcanic charcoal, prized for its dramatic color and smoky flavor.

■ Hawaiian red sea salt contains alaea, a volcanic clay that enriches the salt with iron oxide and gives it a distinctive pink color and mellow flavor.

■ Himalayan salt, a full-flavored salt, has traces of iron that give its crystals a soft pink glow.

Once a year, Nepali

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by Maggie Spilner

Stair Climbing Fast + Efficient + Age-defying Stair climbing ups the ante of a workout.

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onderful walks are both relaxing and invigorating, but if you want to kick butt, literally—building strong glutes and thighs; strengthening your core, which helps improve posture and tighten abs; and stepping up to cardiovascular fitness quickly and efficiently—try stair climbing. Wayne Wescott, Ph.D., renowned exercise physiologist, military fitness consultant and author of Get Stronger, Feel Younger, states that climbing stairs is one of the more vigorous cardiovascular workouts you can do.

Pushing your whole body weight up vertically burns lots of calories and uses lots of energy quickly. I often advise flatlanders to find some stairs in an office building or stadium and climb them regularly to strengthen their legs and increase their endurance.

Although I have a one-story house, I have found two stair workouts I like to play with. On one, I walk about two miles on a wooded path by the river to a triple flight of stairs that takes me onto a bridge where I can then double back to my car along shaded city streets. It’s my mini-Mount Everest and it really perks up the entire workout.

For a more steady and challenging stair workout, I use a Stairmaster at the gym, the kind with an actual revolving staircase. The trick is to start out slowly and find a pace that you can maintain without gasping for breath. I

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start at level one and move up to level four, and in five minutes my heart rate is in my target zone of 70 percent of its maximum, a feat I rarely reach when walking on a treadmill.

Plus, you don’t have to trudge away at those stairs for 30 minutes. As Wescott points out, it’s better to break up the day’s 30-minute workout into three 10-minute sessions. That’s because the body builds cardiovascular endurance during its recovery mode. Three shorter workouts deliver three recovery periods, and the workout is less daunting.

Neither of my stair workouts requires me to go down stairs, which can be hard on joints, ligaments and tendons. In an office building, you can climb up the stairs and recover while taking the elevator back down. Then, why not make another ascent? While waiting for the elevator, or any time vigorous exercise has elevated heart rate, be sure to walk around to ease yourself back into recovery mode.

When hiking hills, it also helps to use walking poles, which serves to take the weight off of knees when going downhill.

Here are more of Wescott’s tips that prove helpful: Wear good running or cross-training or walking shoes for good support.

You can save your knee joints from damage by wearing the right shoes.

Warm up first. Walk around for a few minutes before starting an ascent or jumping on a machine.

Stretch after a workout—not before.

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Gently stretch quadriceps, calves and hamstrings.

Lean slightly forward as you climb.

But keep your back straight and your head in alignment.

Keep your knees soft. Don’t lock them out as you push up.

Try intervals. This is a perfect workout for interval training, which studies like those conducted at The University of Alabama and Southern Connecticut State University show gets one fit faster.

Work hard, then back off a bit, then go for it again. This comes naturally with stair climbing, as you tend to get out of breath anyway and need to kick back.

Drink up afterwards. This is a challenging workout and you need to rehydrate.

Be careful going down. If you must walk back down stairs, take your time; step down deliberately and carefully and use the handrails to take pressure off your knees. People with arthritis or other painful inflammation of the knee should avoid going down stairs.

While I love walking for regular exercise, mentally, it’s easier to tackle some stairs to boost my heart, rather than focus on walking fast, which takes more concentration. Consider the comparative calorie burn: In a 150-pound person, 10 minutes of moderately brisk, 3-miles-per-hour walking burns about 40 calories, while 10 minutes of running up stairs burns 179.

Be sure to warm up and cool down for five to 10 minutes before and after any workout. And always check with a physician before undertaking a vigorous activity like stair climbing. Then go out and have some good-hearted fun.

Maggie Spilner has been writing about health and fitness for 25 years, including 17 as an editor at Prevention Magazine.

Her books include Prevention’s Complete Book of Walking for Health and Walk Your Way Through Menopause. See WalkingForAllSeasons.com for information on Spilner’s walking vacations.

Source: Adapted from StopAgingNow.com.

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The Evolution of Massage Hands-On Healing Power Gains Momentum

by Lee Walker

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he ancient healing practice of massage therapy is playing an important role today in the emerging golden age of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Surprisingly, it remains comparatively underrepresented in U.S. medical school curricula, while Massage Today reports that “Insurance reimbursement for massage therapy is at an all-time high.”

From the time that Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, introduced the idea that a physician should be experienced in rubbing, massage therapy has moved in and out of the traditional medical models of various cultures. Current practitioners attribute its staying power to continued awareness of the inherent healing and therapeutic value of massage, now the leading form of bodywork in the United States, according to the American Massage Association.

Kneading, tapping and stroking, the common ancestors of the 100-plus techniques used by today’s massage therapists, have survived two evolutionary spirals, but acceptance of massage as a prominent healing tool has not

followed an uninterrupted ascent.

Starting in 1800 B.C., when East Indian ayurvedic massage techniques were used to maintain mental health and prevent disease, the development of related healing modalities, such as Reiki, acupressure, Shiatsu, Canadian deep muscle massage, lomilomi and Swedish massage, generally gained in acceptance. When, in 1884, skeptical British physicians alleged that its practitioners were stealing patients, the Incorporated Society of Trained Masseuses formed to legitimize their approach. They set about creating regulations and establishing a clear practice model for physical rehabilitation; today the organization exists as the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Many of the techniques used by its members still reflect treatment practices invented prior to the society’s inception.

Since the 1970s, renewed interest in hands-on methods of manipulating muscles and other soft tissues has propelled the therapeutic use of touch into its latest upward growth spiral, freeing it from the gravitational pull of another bout of opposition from

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Ancient Greeks and Romans were keen on massage. Greek gymnasiums included massage rooms, and the practice of massage appeared in every country that was part of the Roman Empire.

mainstream medicine in the early 1930s. Now on an accelerated course, massage again has the opportunity to assume a celebrated place in the annals of medicine, just as it did in 1936, when Dr. Thomas Lathrop Stedman included it as a “scientific method” among therapeutics in his Practical Medical Dictionary.

While more research is needed to support specific health benefits of massage, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) continues to sponsor studies.

The effort is to determine if and how the changes that occur in the body during massage influence health, and to identify the conditions for which massage may be most helpful.

Unwilling to wait for such statistical evidence, ever-growing numbers of American adults—18 million per a 2007 NCCAM study—have chosen to make use of massage. Their testimonials regularly attest to its therapeutic benefits and recognize its worth as an aid to general wellness—a positive sign that the current positive trend will continue.

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A Conversation with Shakti Gawain Author and Counselor in Prosperity Consciousness

by Ellen Mahoney

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hakti Gawain is co-founder of New World Library and an internationally renowned pioneer in the fields of personal growth, visualization and prosperity consciousness.

Her many best-selling books have sold 6 million copies in 30 languages. For 20 years, she has helped thousands of individuals develop greater awareness, balance and wholeness in their lives.

Today, she continues to give talks and lead workshops throughout the world.

What is “prosperity consciousness?”

Most people think prosperity means having money, and that the more money you have, the more prosperity you have. Money is part of the process, but truly experiencing prosperity, I believe, has to do with discovering and satisfying our heart and soul’s deep needs and desires. Prosperity is an experience, a feeling of fulfillment or richness in your life, not something you can count.

satisfies them. They’re not feeling as safe and secure, as successful and free, as they hoped they would.

In contrast, those living an elegantly simple life may not be making a lot of money, but if they’re right where they want to be in life, they often experience a deep sense of satisfaction and peace of mind.

Can anyone arrive at a place of ongoing, conscious prosperity?

Each of us moves through many stages on our road of self-discovery; it’s a lifelong process of growth and development and we arrive there at different times.

This is what life is really all about—the discovery of what’s meaningful to us and how we can live the life that’s most satisfying to us on all levels. I’ve observed that an important part of most people’s satisfaction comes from activities associated with being in nature or singing and dancing, creating space to relax and taking in the beauty of life.

So, how is money related to individual and community prosperity?

What’s the secret to boosting our joy and love for life?

If you look at people in the world who have millions or billions of dollars, some are doing creative, interesting and purposely helpful things with their money. But too often, people become solely hung up on the money factor and don’t end up doing much that really

One of the most important things that I’ve found, for myself and others, is to understand that we all really do have a wise part inside of us that’s our inner guidance. You can call it many different things. The wisdom within surfaces in an intuitive way and doesn’t necessarily depend on knowing things intellectually.

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It’s a sense that somewhere deep inside, there is an understanding and conviction of what’s just right for us. This can serve as a guiding force on a highly practical level.

How can we stay “up” if we are unemployed, underemployed, or otherwise overwhelmed by economic hardship?

Well, if we try to stay “up,” we’re often not allowing ourselves to see what’s truly going on underneath, and this can be a form of denial. What’s going on underneath can be scary to look at if we’re really feeling frightened, sad or upset, but it’s important to look at these things. It has to do with becoming more conscious and more aware of our feelings and thoughts on a day-to-day, moment-to-moment basis. It’s not easy, but it’s what every psychological and spiritual process is trying to help us to do, become more conscious of what’s going on inside of us.

Once we do, we can see what is holding us back and take steps to help ourselves feel better. Instead of denying what’s happened, we can embrace it and figure out what can be done to make it better. Getting out in nature, meditation and talking to someone you feel comfortable with are ways to nurture yourself and heal. I always would urge you to do what feels right for you.

For more information visit ShaktiGawain.com.

Ellen Mahoney is a writer and teaches writing at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Email evm@infionline.net.

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

naturalpet Keep Close Tabs Outdoor, free-roaming pets generally have shorter lives than indoor animals.

Keep dogs on leashes or in fenced yards.

Monitor the Environment Keep trash and poisons out of a pet’s reach. Ingesting even a small amount of toxic substances, such as antifreeze, rat poison or slug bait, can cause serious illness or death.

Provide Good Nutrition

How to Keep a Dog Forever Young

by Debra A. Primovic

Feed your dog a high-quality, low-fat, high-fiber diet and minimize treats. Discuss the merits of senior-formula food with your vet.

Encourage Daily Exercise Exercise strengthens joints and muscles, provides mental stimulation and helps maintain a healthy body weight.

Spay or Neuter Your Dog

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o pet lovers, the disparity between human and canine life spans seems unfair. Efforts to help dogs stay healthy not only keeps them around longer, but pays dividends in also keeping them in as youthful shape as possible.

the teeth, heart and lungs, abdominal palpation and inspection of the ears and eyes. Monitoring weight, checking for parasites, blood work and urine tests are often recommended. Any symptoms of concern may require additional tests.

Watch for Illness Know When Your Pet is “Old” According to Dr. Johnny Hoskins, in Geriatrics and Gerontology of the Dog and Cat, the canine age that qualifies as senior depends largely on the breed and size. This veterinarian notes that dogs weighing less than 20 pounds are seniors at nine to 13 years, while giant dogs of 90 pounds or more are oldsters between six and nine years. Smaller breeds usually live longer.

Schedule Regular Wellness Exams Comprehensive geriatric exams help identify early diseases or other problems.

Include an evaluation of

Because dogs are good at hiding illness until it is too late, regular home exams are vital. Be alert to such things as changes in water consumption, urination patterns and activity levels; poor appetite; weight gain or loss; coughing or difficulty breathing; vomiting or diarrhea; and skin lumps or masses. If you suspect a problem, don’t delay—get your vet’s evaluation.

Control Your Dog’s Weight Obesity stresses the heart, which can lead to problems in the brain, lungs, liver and kidneys. Over time, lifethreatening conditions can develop.

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Spaying and neutering reduce the risk of potential health problems related to the reproductive organs and diminish the desire to wander, which lessens the chance of being hit by cars.

Offer Mental Stimulation Provide your dog with toys, games and quality time. Most pets are never too old to play, and it’s never too late to teach old dogs new tricks.

Following these 10 tips will go far in keeping a well-favored canine companion forever young.

Debra A. Primovic, a doctor of veterinary medicine, also holds a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing. She works as a staff veterinarian at the St. Louis Animal Emergency Clinic, in Missouri, and serves as managing editor of PetPlace.com, an online resource for pet health and wellness.

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ExpoSpotlight The 3rd Annual

Michigan Healthy Living Spring Into Health Natural Health & Sustainability Expo Saturday, March 6th, 2010 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Genesys Conference & Banquet Center 805 Health Park Blvd • Grand Blanc, MI FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING How to get there:

What you can see:

The Genesys Conference & Banquet Center is located just off I-75 at Holly Road, Exit 108, just minutes from US-23 and I-475.

Next/attached to the Genesys Athletic Club.

• Over 10,000 square feet of practitioners, exhbitors, demontrations, displays, product samples and more.

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• Speakers will begin promptly at 11 am and continue throughout the day. See speaker info to the right.

It's all about learning new and exciting ways to live a healthier, more sustainable and earth-friendly lifestyle...naturally!

Exhibitor Categories and Themes: Note: only includes those registered as of February 18th.

Categories and themes may include a variety of different modalities, brands/ products and services with multiple exhibitors in that category.

• Chakra related health • Healthy/organic food samples • Natural spa, bath and body • Omega 3/anti-oxidants • Fitness and Health centers

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• Organic flower essences • Essential Oils • Weight loss • Nutritional products & supplements • Solar hot water, electric & insulating products • Organic hair care and natural services • Natural / green cleaning products

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• Physical therapy • Health scans • Natural and healthy footwear and clothing • Amethyst Bio-mat • Chair and hand massages • Chiropractic (various modes) • Ion Cleanse • Foot Detox • Myo Vision screenings • Nutritional assessments • Herbal information • Anti-aging • Aromathearpy • Yoga & meditation • Tupperware • Purified water • Pain management • Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine • ADD/ADHD treatment options • Thyroid treatment • Holistic dentistry • Himalyan Salt Crystal lamps • Vegan / Vegetarian • Colon therapy • Organic lawn care • Herbal based body slimming • Gano healthy coffee • Nutrition Response Testing • And much more as registrations continue!

Expo Speakers and Times:

2:30 pm How Hidden Toxins Affect Your Health and Behavior

11:00 am Chinese Medicine: A Gateway to Better Health Jeffrey Remer, Dipl. OM. Various locations in Michigan Jeffrey Remer is a graduate of the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, where he obtained his Master’s degree.

While most people try acupuncture for pain symptoms, acupuncture has been shown in research to help woman conceive who had been previously unable, it can help people lose weight, quit smoking, and help with the symptoms of pregnancy. See the Aucupunture & Herbal Clinic ad on page 29.

12:10 pm Why Do I Keep Having Thyroid Problems in Spite of Treatment?

Megan Strauchman, DO Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers Grand Blanc, MI Dr. Strauchman is the medical director of Natural Wellness and Pain Relief Centers of MI in Grand Blanc. She practices Functional and Anti-aging Medicine, a form of preventive medicine. Much of her practice is dedicated to hormone replacement with the use of bio-identical hormones. She is fellowship trained by the American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine. In her spare time, Dr. Strauchman likes to travel, read, golf, and spend time with her son and husband. See her ad on page 15.

1:20 pm

Stacey Kimbrell Living Anointed Flint, MI National speaker and author of the book Living Balanced on healing your body naturally through whole food nutrition and eliminating your diet of toxic chemicals.

As a Natural Health Advocate, sought a after lecturer and author, Stacey challenges others to become their own health advocates by taking control of what they ingest, inhale and allow to be absorbed into their body. See her ad below.

3:40 pm Holistic Dentistry: How Your Bite Affects Your Body; Safe Dental Materials, 5 Minute Home Care and more Dr. David W. Regiani, DDS, PC Ortonville, MI Dr. Regiani has a BS: Biology, University of Detroit, 1972; graduate work in immunology, 1973 DDS: University of Deroit Dental School, 1978. Continuing Education: Completes over 100 hours annually, over 5 times tthe amount required per year; courses include: Materials, Adhesion, Occlusion, Periodontics, Costmetics, Homeopathy, Ozone Therapy, Sleep Apnea and Nutrition. See his ad on page 11.

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ADD/ADHD and Autism: An Alternative Perspective Dr. Mark Morningstar Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers Grand Blanc, MI Dr. Morningstar graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in June of 2002. He was published in a medical research journal as a student, ultimately earning a spot in the chiropractic research honor society. He is the youngest doctor ever inducted into the Royal College of Chiropractic Medicine, and currently serves as the Director of Research for the Pettibon Institute, a company dedicated to the advancement of non-surgical spine and posture rehabilitation. See his ad on page 17.

Services by a Naturopathic Doctor.

LivingAnointed.com

Meet and talk with the speakers at their exhibits before and after their scheduled times! www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com www MichiganHealthyLiving com

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Introduction to the Transition Movement - 1-3pm.

With Pam Bytner and Jared Bogdanov. How can we harness our collective will and creativity to weave resiliency back into our local communities? Join us and learn how to get involved with the Transition Movement! $10. Upland Hills EAC, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 13.

MONDAY, MARCH 1 Breastfeeding Support-La Leche League - 10am12pm. La Leche League of North Oakland County host a free meeting at Ortonville United Methodist Church at 93 N Church Street. For mothers and mothers-to-be who want to breastfeed. Babies and toddlers welcome. FREE. Info: Jillian 248-6275893.

TUESDAY, MARCH 2 Free Intro to Feldenkrais® Professional Training - 6:30-8:30pm. Osa Jackson Schulte PhD, PT, GCFP/AT Continuity Assistant Trainer. Movement and Healing Center (A Michigan Not For Profit), 5386 Bronco Dr, Clarkston. Register for free intro. 586-484-0549 or fax 248-922-1951. See ad page 26.

FRIDAY, MARCH 5 Yin Yoga Class - 5:45-7 PM. Poses are held for a longer period of time and concentrate on keeping your joints mobile and helping regulate the flow of energy in the body. This All levels. $13. Santosha

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NATURAL HEALTH & SUSTAINABILITY EXPO Coming Saturday, March 6th, 2010.

Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave. Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

& Herbal Clinic, Fenton. 12272 Fenton Rd. Ste 3.

810-714-5556. See ad page 29.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 13

Parasites - 10am-5pm. Doctors know parasites exist but often don't know how to find or treat them. Sandra L. Waters, RN of Nutritional Health Restoration will discuss the symptoms of parasite infestation, what they are, how they are treated and how to prevent them. Free parasite scanning via Nutrition Response Testing. FREE. MHLExpo, Genesys Conference & Banquet Center, Grand Blanc. Janine or Lisa 248-698-8855.

Hypnobirthing - 11am-12:30pm. Learn the advantages from 2-time hypnobirthing mom Janice Weaver. FREE. Upland Hills EAC, 2375 Indian Lake Rd, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 13.

FREE Energy Tours - 11am & Noon. Upland Hills EAC, 2375 Indian Lake Rd, Oxford. Info: 248-6931021. See ad page 13.

TUESDAY, MARCH 9 Intro to Network Spinal Analysis - 7pm. Learn how to use breath, energy and movement to create true wellness in your life. NSA empowers your body-mind connection as you develop new strategies for whole body synchronization. Are you ready to transform your life? FREE. Johr Family Chiropractic, 1460 Walton Blvd Ste 100, Rochester Hills.

248-601-8843.

Lecture on Traditional Chinese Medicine & Open House - 6:30-7:30pm. Please join us at Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic in Fenton for an informational lecture on the basic’s of Chinese Medicine and how it can benefit you. Our practitioners will be available to answer any specific questions you have regarding Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine. Acupuncture

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SUNDAY, MARCH 14 Munay-Ki - 1-3pm. with Leah Thunderfeet. An energy medicine program that teaches the wisdom of the Incan Shamans, who reside high atop the Andes Mountains. $10. Upland Hills EAC, 2375 Indian Lake Rd, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 13.

Vermicomposting Part II - 4-5:30pm. With Jared Bogdanov. A more in-depth look at soil biology, bin maintenance, troubleshooting, and modifications. $15. Upland Hills EAC, 2375 Indian Lake Rd, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 13.

Prenatal Yoga Workshop - 11:30am-1pm. Prenatal yoga considers the physical, emotional and social needs of pregnant women. If expecting, this could be the path for you during this very special time for you and your baby. 90 minute yoga workshop targets physical exercises, postures, breathing and discussion of yoga philosophies for women. $25.

Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield.

Theresa May 586-949-5515.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17 Lilies – What’s the Difference? - 6:30-8:30pm.

Missing your garden? Let’s get together and talk about Tiger Lilies, Daylilies, and Ditch Lilies that are under the snow. We’ll try to solve the mystery of the lilies, how they are all related and which are true lilies. $29. Mott Community Education, Lapeer.

Info: 810-667-6546.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 20 Discover Reflexology Dinner - 6-8:30pm. The body’s connections and how to use them towards healing. Featuring Steve Tackett, a student of certified naturopathy. Hear his inspiring personal story and learn from him about the human body’s amazing potential to heal through reflexology and many other related naturopathic methods. Fresh Michigan greenhouse greens, some yogurt/frozen fruit smoothies, some of last year’s garden veggie dishes, warm herbal teas and some of our organic desserts. $10/person in advance. Limit 35 people.

Westwind Milling, 8572 Silver Lake Rd., Linden.

Info: 810-735-9192. See ad page 12.

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Spring Fling - 10am-8pm. Have a hot cup of “Organic Mad Hatters Tea” from England. Enjoy floral aromatherapy, learn about healing gemstone jewelry and create or show off your spring hats. 105 Civic Drive, Historic Downtown Holly. Info: Autumn 810-629-3543.

markyourcalendar SATURDAY, MARCH 20 Reiki Level I - 10am-6pm. This highly interactive class focuses on and begins with a history of Reiki, a form of energy healing that has been in use for over 5,000 years. The seven major Chakra centers, their hand positions (self and client), core tissues, colors and locations, and how they affect the human body, mind and spirit are discussed in depth. Students learn self healing techniques and a treatment for healing others.

Class held in Imlay City. $149. Reiki Level II and III also available. Mott Community Education, Lapeer. Info: 810-667-6546.

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Kimbucha Tea Workshop - 4-5pm. With Alexis Bogdanova-Hanna. Fee includes a take-home culture and bottle of finished tea for your personal enjoyment. $20, including materials. Upland Hills EAC, 2375 Indian Lake Rd, Oxford. Info: 248-6931021. See ad page 13.

- 6-9pm. With Troy Farwell, Jared Bogdanov, Alexis Bogdanova-Hanna, and more! $10. Upland Hills EAC, 2375 Indian Lake Rd, Oxford. Info: 248-6931021. See ad page 13.

THURSDAY, MARCH 25 Boost Your Immune System - 6-8pm. Learn which herbs and vitamins are beneficial to help prevent colds and the flu. $29. Mott Community Education, Lapeer. Info: 810-667-6546.

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Beginning Feng Shui - 6-9pm. Feng Shui (pronounced fung shway) is an ancient Chinese art over 4,000 years old that teaches you how to arrange things inside and out of your home to be more in harmony with nature. This style of Feng Shui uses the Bagua map and the five elements as a tool to create balance. Intermediate classes also available. $39. Mott Community Education, Lapeer. Info: 810-667-6546.

POSE Method Running Seminar - 9:30-11am. Enables any athlete at any level to perform at their best by learning proper body positioning and implementing it in movement, athletes avoid overuse injuries.

Certified Pose Tech & CrossFit Running/Endurance Coach. $25. Major League Fitness, 1011 Silver Lake Rd, Fenton. Coach Keith 810-610-9274.

Solar Seminar - 10-11:30am. With Dave Biondo.

FREE. Upland Hills EAC, 2375 Indian Lake Rd, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 13.

TUESDAY, MARCH 23 Pilates/Pregnancy Seminar - Also 3/24. Learn how Pilates can support a healthy pregnancy, as well as guidelines to keep in mind when doing Pilates both during and after pregnancy. FREE. Alicia Heimann, owner of Pilates By Alicia in Auburn Hills. Info/ reg: 248-210-0272.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 Film Screening: Food Inc. & Panel Discussion

Raw Food Preparation Class - Join Raw Food Chef Deborah Weeks, of the Center for Holistic Studies and Practices, as she covers various methods and recipes for raw foods. Linden. For details call 810735-2575. See ad page 5.

SUNDAY, MARCH 28 Organic Gardening: The Permaculture Way - 3-4:30pm. With Jared Bogdanov. $15. Upland Hills EAC, 2375 Indian Lake Rd, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 13.

markyourcalendar WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 Fighter Pilot & The Monk - 7-10pm. Also 4/1.

2 evenings of FREE talks on Fearless Success in a Tough Economy. Featuring former fighter pilot John Foley and Geshe Roach, Buddhist Monk, Fortune 500 Business Coach and author of “The Diamond Cutter.” Westin Southfield, 1500 Town Center, Southfield. Info visit: FighterPilotandMonk.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 Free Intro to Feldenkrais® Professional Training - 6:30-8:30pm. Osa Jackson Schulte PhD, PT, GCFP/AT Continuity Assistant Trainer. Movement and Healing Center (A Michigan Not For Profit), 5386 Bronco Dr, Clarkston. Register for free intro. 586-484-0549 or fax 248-922-1951. See ad page 26.

SATURDAY, APRIL 10 Expressive Arts Therapy Free Demonstrations - Also April 17th. Ester Fuchs. This form of therapy uses our creative selves to heal emotional wounds.

Thru drawing, movement, music or poetry, healing transformation takes place. It benefits professionals, and others seeking personal growth. Knowledge of arts not needed. Lapeer. Call 810-245-0860.

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Spiritual Gathering - 11am. The Center of Light Spirituality Center. All welcome. Relaxed, retreat type setting, interesting topics, loving experiences, meditation, healing, 5898 Baldwin Rd, Oxford.

248-236-0432.

Creating A World That Works For All - 10am.

Celebration of Spirit: music, laughter, meditation, inspiration, community. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston.

Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-6255192.

markyourcalendar MONDAYS STARTING MARCH 15 Qigong / Acupressure Class - Six weeks 6:308pm. 45 minute Qigong Meditation cultivates energy then 45 minutes of acupressure to open channels. Learn Chinese 5 Element Theory and how to heal yourself. Grand Blanc. Instructor: Dawn Fleetwood. For more information or to register: www.DawnFleetwood.com or 810-2359864. See ad page 30.

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strengthen and tone gluteus, thighs, calves, and hips, while reducing overall body fat. Includes upper body and abs as well for a total body workout. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

Yin Yoga w/Jules All Level - 9:30-10:45am. This class adapts traditional Yoga principles by creating a warm, nurturing environment which encourages students to surrender to the moment as it is not as they want it to be. $12 drop in or class card. May use supportive props. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: 248-390-9270.

Absolutly Beginners Yoga - 10:30 am-11:30 am.

Build a srong foundation for your Yoga practice.

Strenghtening,meditative. Taught by Maria RYT/ APT 15 years experience. A beautiful, fire-lit studio in the woods. $12. Yoga in the Woods, 12380 Hegel Rd. Goodrich. Info: Maureen 810-636-7204.

Basic Yoga with Noreen Daly - 5:45pm. Also Wed. Strengthen our bodies, calm our minds and open our hearts. Beginning and intermediate asanas (postures). Bring mat (a few loaners are available) or towel. $7/session. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. 248625-5192.

Hot Flow Yoga w/Jules - 7:15-8:45pm. Intermediate to Advanced. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-3909270.

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Group Fitness w/Beth - 8:30-9:15am. Intermediate.

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Simply Yoga w/Barb Heuerman - 9:30-10:30am.

All Levels. One day you may be very still and the next day holding a lunge or being led thru a perplexed group of asanas. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston.

Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

Believe-The ABC’s of TAI CHI with Tammy Cropp - 10am. Beginning to Intermediate.

Experience healing, stress reduction, balance, and increased flexibility. $8/session. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192.

Lake Orion Gluten Free/Celiac Group - 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7pm. Network with others, share recipes & successes. Learn what to eat and how to heal and support the body with proper nutrition.

Registration required. Free. Lucky’s Natural Foods llc, 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion. Info: Tanya Sallade 248-693-1209.

Creating Healthy Families - 6:30pm. Bradshaw on “The Family” videos. 7:30 support groups. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192.

Spiritual Growth “BE-ing Your Higher Self” - 6:30-8:30pm. Every other Tuesday thru May 18.

With Pam Ziskie. To participate in class, purchase “Spiritual Growth” by Sanaya Roman. Will be available to purchase in the store by January. Classes will include discussion of chapter material and a twenty five minute meditation. $15/class, limited to 15. Soothe Your Soul, 20 Hudson Street, Oxford.

Pam or Hannah 248-236-9855 or 248-495-5156.

Gentle Yoga - 7:15pm. w/Paula Orminski. For beginners, plus-sized, seniors, pregnant, or anyone needing a more therapeutic approach or wanting to take it at a slower pace and often uses supportive props to assist students with their poses. $12 walkin or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

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Pilates - 9:30-10:30am. All Levels. From injured to athlete, you can balance your body, and increase strength in such a way to prevent injury and pain for years to come. *If injured, please contact Beth for consultation first. $12 walk-in or class cards avail.

Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

Cardio Kick Boxing - 11:45am-12:30pm. Thru March 19th. Overall fitness class includes cardio, strengthening, stretching, & TaeKwon Do punching & kicking techniques. Taught by Janet Wassmann 2nd Degree Black Belt in Martial Arts. $7 drop in.

KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101.

See ad page 27 & 30.

After School Yoga - 3:15-4pm. Join a yoga instructor from Lake Orions’ Hamsa Yoga for an afternoon of easy, light yoga for children, parents and friends.

Donations appreciated. Upland Hills EAC, Oxford.

Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 13.

Cardio Kick Boxing - 5:30-6:15pm. Thru March 24th. Overall fitness class includes cardio, strengthening, stretching, & TaeKwon Do punching & kicking techniques. Taught by Angla Grasak & Joan McDowell Both Masters in Tae Kwon Do. $7 drop in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-6672101. See ad page 27 & 30.

Hot Flow Yoga w/Rene Felix - 6:15-7:30pm.

Intermediate level. Renee leads her students thru a challenging, mixed flow of asanas and breathing techniques. $12 walk-in or class cards. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

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alignment while opening the heart. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

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Essene Health Association Meetings - 7pm, second Friday, Linden. Raw foods, sprouting, detox, live blood cell info & general health info is provided.

Cost: $5 association membership fee required.

Info/register: 810-735-2575. See Center for Holistic Studies ad, page 5.

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Cardio Kick Boxing - 11:45am-12:30pm. Thru March 19th. Overall fitness class includes cardio, strengthening, stretching, & TaeKwon Do punching & kicking techniques. Taught by Janet Wassmann 2nd Degree Black Belt in Martial Arts. $7 drop in.

KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101.

See ad page 27 & 30.

Morning Flow Yoga w/Jules - 6:15-7:30am.

Intermediate to Advanced. For those willing to “go with the flow” by challenging themselves through a combination of asanas, pranayama, and meditation.

Class is for the self motivated student comfortable with a limited amount of guidance. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

Basic Yoga w/Renee Felix - 9:30-10:45am.

Beginner to All Levels. Takes each student thru the fundamentals of practice making it approachable to all levels and comfortable for every walk of life. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

Introductory Yoga by Hamsa Yoga - 11:30am12:30pm. $10. Upland Hills EAC, 2375 Indian Lake Rd, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 13.

Sustainable Living Series - 3-5:30pm in March.

Sustainable Living Series. Make Beeswax candles; cord & felt; a worm compost bin; make yoghurt, keifer & other ferments. $15/session. Strawbale Studio , Oxford. Deanne 248-628-1887.

Flow Yoga w/Jules - 9:30-10:45am. Intermediate to Advanced. Jules guides her students thru a combination of asana and breathing techniques put together like pearls on a string to help strengthen the body yet calm the mind. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston.

Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

Young At Heart Active Adults - 11:30am-1:30pm.

Lunch served at noon. Weekly lunches, guest speakers, musical performances, field trips, holiday parties, movies, bingo, games and more! $5/person yearly membership. $4/person lunch. Age 50 & up or individuals with disabilities of any age.

Non-members welcome. Hart Community Center, Davisburg. Info: Sarah, Parks and Recreation 248846-6558.

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Fitness Bootcamp - 11am-noon. Certified Personal Trainer, Tamra Little will take you through a challenging full body, cardio based workout with emphasis on body weight movements. All fitness levels. $10/session or package rates. Dolores’ School of Dance, 6041 Lennon Rd, Swartz Creek. Tamra Little 810-965-1598. See ad page 30.

Ashtanga Yoga (Primary Series) w/Jules - 89:30am. Intermediate to Advanced. Series of asanas combined with Ujjaii breath, bandhas, drishti to help discipline the mind and detox the body. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

Community Class-Free Yoga - 11:15am-12pm.

The Community Class is a Level 1 class taught by the students in the Yoga For Life Teacher Training Program. FREE. Yoga For Life, 1194 S Lapeer Road, Lake Orion. Heidi Peters 248-693-9932.

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YOGA for Men & Women - 6-7:30pm. Thru March 18th. Beginning & Intermediate Students. This class will work on discovering how movement and breath, working together, help open tight spots in the body.

You may end up discovering some areas that haven’t moved in years. This class will help bring balance to the body. Available for all fitness levels. Bring your own mat or one provided. Taught by Chris Duncan, RYT 8 years Astanga Yoga. $12 drop in.

KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101.

See ad page 27 & 30.

Basic Yoga w/Anne Mancour - 7:15-8:30pm. All Levels. Anne guides her students thru a simple yet challenging practice focusing on traditional Yoga teachings helping to bring the body and mind into

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE Clarissa Dawn Guest, RN, Dipl. Ac 2359 W. Shiawassee, Suite E, Fenton 810-750-2004 Transform your health with Acupuncture. Start feeling better today. Specializing in insomnia, depression, pain management, infertility, painful periods, menopause, headaches and migraines. Also offering Nutrienergetics™ and Neuromodulation Technique™.

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COUNTRY RD PATHWAY TO HEALING Sharessa Tackett, RN, CCT 15190 Bishop Rd, Byron 810-813-3111 Offering colonics in a clean and relaxing setting using all disposable equipment.

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH & REHAB CENTRE, PLLC 2284 S Ballenger Hwy, Ste F, Flint 810-235-5181 www.AHRC.us A diagnostic, treatment and research centre with a holistic, personal approach. Acupuncture, Chiropractic, sports rehab and exercise, massage, oxygen therapy, detox and more. See ad page 8.

HERBALIST / IRIDOLOGIST DAWN FLEETWOOD, MH, CID

COUNSELING SHANTI COUNSELING SERVICES Theresa Callard-Moore, ACSW 6199 Miller Rd., Ste A, Swartz Creek 810-630-0904 ext. 2 Treating the whole person: Body mind & spirit. Holistic psychotherapy services including traditional counseling, EMDR, NET, Nutritional response testing, Reiki and more.

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CENTER FOR HOLISTIC STUDIES & PRACTICES, LLC Deborah Weeks 114A S Bridge St, Linden 810-735-2575 Rejuvinate, cleanse and detoxify the body, mind and spirit by choosing from alternative and preventative practices offered. Naturopathic Counselor, Certified Medical Massage, Scenar, Microscopy, Biological Terrain, Ion Cleanse, Blanket Therapy and Ear

Dawn’s Energy Analysis includes Iridology exam, twelve pulses and tongue reading that determines the health needs of the body. Using American and Chinese herbs, organic foods and exercise allows the body to heal itself. Create the you, you prefer!

HYPNOTHERAPY BREAKTHROUGH EMPOWERMENT 12751 S. Saginaw St., Ste. 700 Grand Blanc 810-606-8577 BreakthroughEmpowerment.com Jill Grenevitch is a certified clinical hypnotherapist specializing in the relief of anxiety, insomnia, stress, allergies, self-sabotage and more. Certified HypnoBirthing and HypnoFertility Therapist.

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NATURAL PRODUCTS SIMPLE OF FENTON 112 W Caroline St., Fenton 810-714-0959 SimpleNaturesAlternative.com Natural Products for the entire family. Clothes, cleaning products, personal care, baby products, organic fair trade coffees and teas, supplements that work. Area’s largest food co-op.

DLC HYPNOSIS 6203 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek 810-964-2095 DCooper4139@comcast.net Come and meet Diane Cooper, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, specializing in dental fears, weight loss, smoking cessation, relaxation, stress management and

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CIRCLE OF LIFE NUTRITION Marjie C. Andrejciw, MT (ASCP), MS, NC Fenton, 810-869-8898 CircleOfLifeNutrition.net Specializing in chronic illness with emphasis on autism, utilizing holistic approach through diet and lifestyle. Registered Defeat Autism Now! practitioner. Practicing Weston A. Price philosophies.

KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS INSTITUTE 935 Baldwin Rd., Lapeer 810-667-2101 KMAI.net

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