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Attracting Miracles

Respecting Ourselves & Our Planet

Wayne Dyer Reflects upon His Life

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contents 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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Buying vintage pays tribute to artists and designers from our past, and Planet Earth will thank you too!

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ernies Best Used Furniture has thrift store finds your friends will envy.

With help from our customers, Bernies is doing a small part by reusing and recycling gently used furniture and household items to keep them out of our already burdened landsfills.

With country creations, modern vintage and unique attic treasures, items for the man at home room and an everchanging inventory to transform and energize any home or cottage, Bernies will surly take you on a sentimental journey.

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FITNESS GOALS

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Online Friends Help Us Stay on Track

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36 FROM “WHY ME?”

TO “THANK YOU!”

Wayne Dyer on the Value of Hard Lessons

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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Cycles of Growth Cultivate Our Divinity

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39 HELPING PETS IN A TOXIC WORLD

Chemically & Psychologically

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s we go to press for this month's edition of Natural Awakenings there's still snow on the ground– and more on the way. Although it doesn't look like it's going to let up any time soon, one never knows for sure here in Michigan. It has to eventually, right?

That said, although we can't plant the garden yet, it's not too early to begin planning for spring. To that end, we bring you this month's theme of local food and nutrition.

In our feature article this month, "Fresh Food Trends," our writer has identified four thriving food trends resulting from shifts in Americans' thinking...and our growing love for all things local. We've even added a sidebar with some tips for local foraging. As you'll discover, when reading this article, we are truly in a new era of food–one that embraces and honors food producers and food systems that respect soil, environment and humanity. Don't forget to read the NewsBriefs section this month as well, where we mention a couple of local CSA organizations.

There's lots more about healthy eating/nutrition as well, including a parent's action plan for dealing with food sensitivities for kids, gluten-free eating on the go, powerhouse herbs and an interesting piece on how aquaponics can offer yearround, homegrown veggies and fish.

We're also pleased to include an interview one of our writers held with Detroit native Wayne Dyer, Ph.D., author of more than 30 bestselling books. He talks, in unflinching detail, about the value of hard lessons and his latest work, "I Can See Clearly Now." We think you'll enjoy and benefit from the insight provided by Dr. Dyer.

If you have pets, make sure you read this month's Healthy Pet article about helping pets survive in our "chemically and psychologically" toxic world. It has many valuable tips to guide you.

Finally, as promised in last month's magazine, the many expos, festivals and fairs coming up this spring in our region are covered in this issue. We are proud media sponsors for several, and hope you're able to attend them all. You'll find the dates and locations throughout the magazine in the form of NewsBriefs, Calendar listings and advertising. Don't forget to read the online news section of our website as well, where some last minute events not covered in the magazine are mentioned.

So until next month, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

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newsbriefs MI Earth Day Fest: New Rochester Location

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I Green Team would like to announce the 2014 MI Earth Day Fest, taking place on April 25-27th in Downtown Rochester. The free three-day festival will highlight the area's best green-and healthy-living products, services and programs. Its new location on Walnut and Fourth streets will improve visibility, parking, foot-traffic and grounds, but will result in a smaller footprint and fewer exhibit spaces.

"Leading green businesses and organizations, and thousands of attendees will be at the event - one of the planet's largest Earth Day celebrations!" says John Batdorf, Event Organizer. "The 2014 weekend event will mark the ninth annual major green event in Rochester."

Visitors will be able to explore and shop at 100+ green and healthy living exhibits, get free samples and show specials; learn at expert presentations, health screenings and round-tables; and celebrate with entertainment, kids activities, great food and fun for all ages. Admission and parking are free.

With opportunities available at a discount or at no charge, and for a limited time, now is the best time to apply to exhibit, present, sponsor or volunteer.

The Michigan Earth Day Fest hours are Friday 4-8, Saturday 10-8 and Sunday 10-4.

To join in the celebration, visit the festival website at miEDF.com or call 810-9089976. See ad inside front cover.

Lapeer County CSA Farmers Market Distributing Organics to 15 Metro Locations

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esidents of East Michigan may now order food online directly from organic growers in Lapeer and Genesee Counties, then pick up the orders at a distribution location of their choice.

"Our organic on-line farmer's market has been in operation for approximately 5 years," says Marian Listak, who works with the organization. "It is run and operated by the farmers. For farm produce/products that are not available from the growers in Lapeer and Genesee County we do work with other organic Michigan growers to make other items available to our customers."

Distribution locations are available in Argentine, Flushing, Grand Blanc and Davison, all in Genesee County. Locations in Oakland County include Clarkston, Lake Orion, Rochester and Clawson. Rebekah's Pure Living in Lapeer and locations in Imlay City and North Branch are available in Lapeer County. Other distribution sites can be found in Wayne and Tuscola Counties.

"During the winter when produce availability is limited our deliveries occur every other week," explains Marian. "From late spring until December the market delivers orders weekly. Many growers in the market have hoop-houses and with-in the next month should have fresh greens available.

Trained, professional staff on hand to answer your questions in person or by phone

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newsbriefs Orion Health Superstore Aims to Please With Expertise

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partan Nutrition is a Health and Wellness Superstore with a new location in Orion. The superstore has expanded to 25 North American locations, proving that a health and wellness store can compete with traditional "Big Box" stores. Mathew Cork of the Orion location finds pride in the exceptional customer service and staff expertise shoppers will experience while at Spartan Nutrition.

Matt requires all staff participate in his Nutrition "Boot Camp", which assures shoppers can count on staff having the knowledge needed to assist them properly and a passion for the store's products.

Shoppers are offered a variety of organic, gluten free and Homeopathy products from major National brands. Get a Free Cusotmer Loyalty card and recieve a 5% daily discount. Other special offers include daily 10% disount for seniors and a free shaker cup with sign up of the Customer Loyalty Card.

Spartan Nutrition of Orion is located at 3755 S. Baldwin Road, Lake Orion, across from the Great Lakes Athletic Club.

For more information, call Matthew Cork at 248-481-4484 or visit SpartanOrion.com See ad page 15.

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ills Pharmacy & Apothecary is pleased to announce that they now carry the Young Living Essential Oils product line. “Living Essential Oils is an exclusive brand that is rarely carried in retail stores, it’s usually sold online,” says Rita Sayegh, Mills retail director.

Extracted through careful steam distillation and cold pressing, the purest essential oils have the power to uplift your spirits, promote physical wellness, and purify your home. Mills is one of the only select retail stores to carry Young Living Essential Oils.

“We encourage customers to come into our store and check out these great products in person,” says Sayegh. "We can discuss the many benefits of incorporating essential oils into their daily routine.”

Mills Pharmacy is located at 1744 West Maple Road, Birmingham. For more information, call 248-644-5060 or visit MillsPharmacy.com See ad page 19.

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Why Wellness Chiropractic?

Chiropractic Clinic Doubles-Up In Macomb County

Because, we live our lives through our nervous system.

Right now, your heart is beating. Everything in your body – is functioning in a coordinated effort thanks to your nervous system—the master and controller of your body.

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atients in Macomb County now have twice the hands-on attention with the growth of GoodHealth Chiropractic Care, as they double availability by adding a second clinic in Warren. The original clinic also relocates to Mount Clemens in early March to offer patients on-site X-ray services.

Call today to learn how Chiropractic Care featuring Space Foundation Certified Technology can Change Your Life.

Super Bowl Champions, Olympic Gold medalists, scores of world-class athletes. They have all benefited from the type of modern day chiropractic care available at our practice.

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New Mt. Clemens Clinic Founding his practice in 2007, Dr. Christian Orano opened GoodHealth’s first clinic in 2012. He recently received Hour Magazine’s 2014 Top Chiropractor Award and placed among the top five chiropractors for Detroit’s A-List in 2013.

“We have a lot of patients who’ve been able to avoid surgery by seeing us,” Orano says, “and they are very happy with their progression.”

GoodHealth is a general practice, seeing a multitude of cases and treating many auto-linked injuries and daily activity complaints. Patients span from infants to aging Baby Boomers and pregnant women. A holistic and exercise-centered approach improves spinal and neuromusculoskeletal health.

Orano also strives to bring improved living to the community by serving as team doctor for the Southeast Michigan Mercenaries semi-pro football team. He additionally raises funds to help victims of the 2013 earthquake in his native Philippines and assist Japan’s 2011 tsunami sufferers.

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families improve their nutrihen you think of tion in a simple way, the visiting your family doctors have partnered with Chiropractor, you usually Beyond Organic, America’s think of going in for a spileading resource for farmnal adjustment. Drs. Marc to-table foods and transforand Colleen VanHoogstraat mative health products. of Lifetime Wellness Family Jordan Rubin, founder Chiropractic & Nutrition of Beyond Organic and NY Center have evolved their Times bestselling author of practice of 19 years far Drs. Marc and the The Maker’s Diet, spearbeyond spinal care into a Colleen VanHoogstraat headed his own personal unique model of functional health recovery years through quality healthcare. When talking to them foods and nutrition. Rubin purchased about their practice they explained, a 10,000 acre farm in Missouri to “Even though we are seasoned vetcreate Beyond Organic where his vierans in healthcare, we have a deep sion of unsurpassed quality foods and passion for continuing study and education to provide the most current, nutrition has come to life. Beyond Organic offers health products and advanced care to our practice.” Dr. wellness programs in the areas of Colleen added that, in addition to the cleansing & detoxification, supplevariety of Chiropractic adjusting techments, toxic-free skincare, raw vegan niques they utilize to meet the needs snacks, and green-fed/green-finished of individuals of all ages, they also beef and dairy products all shipped have advanced training and certificadirectly from the farm to your door. tions in Wellness, Nutrition, Exercise Dr. Colleen believes “Foods Science, Neurology & Brain-Based can heal. Beyond Organic features Therapy, and Functional Healthcare. products not found anyplace else that “We help people understand how their daily lifestyle choices can add to, have true healing properties.” She says “The beverages we recommend, or subtract from, their health.” because they’re fermented and culIn recent years, the doctors tured, are truly remarkable functional have added a “functional medicine” beverages. We encourage clients to component to their practice, where do 3-day cleanses or choose a more they take on more serious, chronic health issues and work on the patient’s comprehensive 21-day program.”

Dr. Marc goes onto say, “We behalf to uncover the root causes of their condition. “Like having your own have a cutting edge practice with many facets, all designed to help peodedicated health investigator working ple maximize and restore their health. on your behalf, we utilize advanced The doctors at Lifetime Wellness offer Nutrition testing, neurologic testing, a Metabolic, Nutritional, Neuroand specialty lab tests to uncover the logical, and Lifestyle assessment for a reason for the imbalance,” explained consultation fee of only $95.

Dr. Marc. “Then we can more accuAttend their free Nutrition Semirately begin the treatment and recovery process with individually designed nar on Thursday, March 13, 7pm.

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newsbriefs Learn About Low T and Other Men's Health Topics at Bloomfield Hills Talk Do you have a special event in the community?

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hysicians Compounding Pharmacy in Bloomfield Hills is sponsoring a free talk on men's health topics with Keri Topouzian, DO, on March 19th at 6:30 pm.

"Dr. T," who specializes in anti-aging and restorative medicine, will answer questions and discuss signs of “Low T,” including decreased sex drive and sexual performance. Other signs include decreased bone mass, mood changes, lack of energy, loss of muscle mass and increased fat storage.

According to Dr. Topouzian, testosterone can help regulate blood sugar, reduce pain, lower cholesterol levels, and improve memory. Testosterone replacement can come in many forms and supplements may help build testosterone levels naturally. Keri Topouzian, DO Attend this talk and learn about your options for restoring testosterone levels.

On April 16 at 6:30 pm there will be another talk on Food Allergies and Sensitivities.

The free talks will be held at the Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills. Call 248-758-9100 to reserve a seat. Physician's Compounding Pharmacy, 1900 S. Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills. See ad page 54.

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he Detroit Regional Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council is urging Michigan students to bolster the concept of cleaner education through its annual art contest.

The 2014 My Green School Art Contest promotes the Green School in a Lunchbox! website, whose mission endorses statewide green schools in an improved learning environment. Children from grades K-5–including homeschool programs–are being asked to depict a green school through artwork.

Such schools are dedicated to saving money, energy and resources while promoting a healthier environment through building renovation, if necesOne of the 2013 Winners sary.

Contest judges span from The Detroit Institute of Arts’ Byron Nemela to the DRC’s Margaret Matta and local artist Daniel Cascardo. Winners are chosen through a series of semi-finalists and finalists and will be honored at a luncheon with certificates and prizes. Finalists will also be included in a traveling art show at MI Earth Day Fest, Michigan Energy Fair and NextEnergy. Judging is based on a combination of artistic factors, such as effective expression, unique creativity and efficient use of materials.

Mailed submissions can should be postmarked by March 29, to 461 Burroughs St, Detroit, 48202; or email submissions with a photo attachment to MyGreenSchoolArt@ usgbcdetroit.org by 11:59 pm on March 31. All entries must be accompanied by the official application form, which is available at this shortcut link: http://bit.ly/1cnUGO7. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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2014 CSA Organic Produce Program for Oakland and Macomb

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arvest Michigan is announcing the opening for registration in their 2014 CSA program for Oakland and Macomb county residents who seek local, organic produce from certified organic farms. Full bushel and half boxes are available with weekly pick-up. Local delivery for Rochester-area residents is a new service this year.

Other local products and farm-goods that are unusual to the marketplace is offered specializing in local organic beef and pork, cheeses, chicken and pasture-raised eggs.

"Harvest Michigan strives to ensure that customers will benefit from greater food security and transparency of food products coming direct from Michigan growers and producers within a 100-mile radius," explains Yvette Berman, CEO and Founder.

"Through our Food Hub, our vision is to create a greater balance of local supply and demand for goods and provide a stronger market-outlet for Michigan growers."

Harvest Michigan is located at 1952 Star-Batt Dr., Rochester Hills. For details call Yvette Berman at 248-475-5805 or visit HarvestMichigan.com

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n Sunday, March 2 from 5-7pm at The Yoga Path in Davison, Jeremy Arndt brings instruments from his travels around the world to create a unique musical experience.

The workshop has elements of meditation, simple yoga asana, teachings, and sound of the didgeridoo, hardpan, medication bowls and more to take students on an inward journey.

After the initial meditation and warm-up asana practice, attendees will lie down and receive individual sound massages with the musical instruments.

Admission is $25 in advance (includes FREE yoga class) or $30 at the door. Class is limited to 20 students, and all levels are welcome.

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ee Rossano, CNC, local practioner and owner of Advanced Nutritional Solutions, has been chosen out of hundreds of practioners across the country to be the THERAMEDIX BioSET Educational Advisor in the area of nutrition and food sensitivities.

Rossano will be developing training manuals for other practitioners and helping them with recommending supplements. In addition, Rossano will be conducting training webinars.

Rossano began her relationship with BioSET in 2005 while seeking to solve her own and her clients’ issues with food. She will continue to have her private practice in Rochester Hills.

For more information, call Lee Rossano at 248-652-4160 or Lee Rossano, CNC visit WhySuffer.net See ad page 31. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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lthough Dr. Doug Cutler of Cutler Integrative Medicine has a wellestablished practice, he still gets asked the question: What is a naturopathic physician?

“NDs are THE experts in natural medicine, and they under-go medical training that is similar in structure and scope to that of medical and osteopathic doctors,” Dr. Cutler says, "but with a dominate focus on finding the root cause of illness rather than suppressing the symptoms with medications. This is not to be confused with Naturopaths who do not have proper medical training."

“It is important that the public ask these critical questions to know if the person is saying they are actually trained as a doctor, that they are one” states Dr. Cutler.

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he British Journal of Sports Medicine reports that a generally active daily life that includes do-it-yourself activities and projects like gardening and car maintenance can cut the risks of heart attacks and strokes by as much as 30 percent and prolong life among adults 60 and over. These routine activities may be as beneficial as exercising for older adults because they decrease total sedentary time, the researchers say.

Scientists in Stockholm, Sweden, tracked more than 4,000 men and women for an average of 12.5 years, starting at age 60. At the start of the study, regardless of exercise habits, high levels of other physical activity were associated with smaller waists and lower levels of potentially harmful blood fats in both sexes, and lower levels of glucose, insulin and clotting factor levels in men.

Those with higher levels of other physical activity were also significantly less likely to experience metabolic syndrome, a first cardiovascular disease event, and early mortality from any cause. The same was true for individuals that undertook high levels of formal exercise, even if it wasn’t routine.

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educed physical activity and increased consumption of carbohydrates and saturated fats fuel increased rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance, plus abnormal lipid content in the blood. Although coconut oil is a saturated fat, its chemical composition appears to prevent it from generating negative effects on lipid profiles, according to a growing body of research.

In an earlier study published in Lipids, women that exhibited abdominal obesity consumed supplements of either coconut oil or soybean oil. Throughout the 12-week trial, both groups followed the same weight-loss diet. At the end, the coconut oil group presented a higher level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or protective cholesterol, and smaller waistlines, while the soybean oil group showed lower HDL levels and an increase in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) plus a less desirable LDL-to-HDL ratio. In a later study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consumption of coconut oil was again associated with a beneficial lipid profile in pre-menopausal women.

Researchers that conducted a concurrent pilot study with male and female subjects found that men also experienced shrinking waistlines when supplementing with coconut oil. They explain that coconut oil contains mainly medium-chain fatty acids, which rapidly convert into energy, thereby circumventing the cycle that makes cholesterol and stores fat (Pharmacology).

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wo superfoods show promise for protecting people from radiation damage—cruciferous vegetables and miso, a food paste made from fermented soybeans. Scientists have identified a specific chemical byproduct, 3,3’diindolylmethane (DIM), derived from the digestion of cruciferous vegetables and especially concentrated in broccoli, that is responsible for the defensive effect. The source of miso’s beneficial properties needs further investigation, but appears to stem from the fermentation process.

Research led by Gary Firestone, Ph.D., of the University of CaliforniaBerkley, and physician Eliot Rosen, Ph.D., of Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., concluded that administering supplemental DIM before or immediately following lethal levels of radiation exposure protected rats from immediate death. If clinical trials with humans are successful, the compound could be used to minimize acute radiation sickness.

A comprehensive research review published in the Journal of Toxicologic Pathology lends credence to miso’s shielding power. Mice that ate miso a week before irradiation appeared to be protected from radiation injury.

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Self-Sufficiency

America’s Best Community Garden Cities We don’t have to live in a rural area or even the suburbs to be a farmer these days. According to the Trust for Public Land, the 10 best cities for homegrown veggies from urban gardens are Seattle, Washington (a P-Patch program provides 68 gardens for residents throughout the city); Portland, Oregon (its Produce for People program donates fresh produce to local hunger agencies); Long Beach, California (growing anything from sugar cane and lemongrass to sunflowers and tomatoes); St. Paul, Minnesota (17 community gardens—half run by nonprofits and half open to rent); Honolulu, Hawaii (1,254 plots for public use); San Jose, California (19 community gardens on 35 acres); Baltimore, Maryland (community gardens cover 11 acres throughout the city); Washington, D.C. (a Master Peace Farm program tends area gardens and mentors budding veggie growers at an adjoining middle school); Anchorage, Alaska (a city goal is enabling residents to work together in harmony); and Louisville, Kentucky (Brightside’s community garden program, established 19 years ago, currently manages 10 of Louisville’s 16 gardens).

These gardens not only extol the virtues of fresh, local and often organic foods, they also bring communities together. Some produce food for those in need, others have youth programs and some have even been credited with reducing local crime rates. Many community gardens accept new members in the fall; visit acga.LocalHarvest.org to find one nearby and reserve a space.

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Creative Paths for Local Food Sourcing Entrepreneurs are creating novel ways to circumvent the commercial food system that ships food, in or out of season, for hundreds or thousands of miles at the cost of quality and too often, accountability. Re:farm Denver, in Colorado, for example, supplies families with everything they need for backyard gardens, from irrigation systems to seeds. In 2013, 200 families participated.

Cottage food laws allow artisans to sell breads, jams, candy and other foods made in home kitchens. While specific restrictions vary, 42 states have some type of cottage law. Beth-Ann Betz, who bakes sweets in her New Hampshire kitchen, says, “It gives me the option to be independent and self-employed at 66.”

At the Community Thanksgiving Potluck, in Laguna Beach, California, dinner is shared, not served. For 25 years, those with homes and without, single people, families, city council members and the jobless have gathered to share food and community for the holiday. “It’s a wonderful chaos,” says Dawn Price, executive director of the nonprofit Friendship Shelter.

At Bottles Liquor, in West Oakland, California, a banner reads “Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Available Here.” Bottles is a member of the Healthy Neighborhood Store Alliance, an effort of the nonprofit Mandela Marketplace to bring pesticidefree produce to corner stores throughout the neighborhood.

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FDA Wakens to Local Needs Small farms, farmers’ markets, local food processors and community food banks have been given a reprieve, because on December 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided to take a second look at proposed new laws that would have put many of them out of business. The new rules, proposed under the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), came under fire from consumers, farmers and others with voices that were heard.

The FDA said its “thinking has evolved,” and “…significant changes will be needed in key provisions of the two proposed rules affecting small and large farmers. These provisions include water quality standards and testing, standards for using raw manure and compost, certain provisions affecting mixed-use facilities and procedures for withdrawing the qualified exemption for certain farms.”

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Mercury Mystery

How Sinking Organic Matter Plagues Fish University of Michigan and University of Hawaii researchers claim to have solved a long-standing scientific mystery of how mercury gets into openwater fish. Based on their study findings, published in the journal Nature Geoscience, they also project that mercury levels in Pacific fish will rise in the coming years.

The researchers discovered that up to 80 percent of the toxic form of mercury, methylmercury, is generated deep in the ocean, most likely by bacteria attached to sinking pieces of organic matter. Mercury found in Pacific fish near Hawaii likely traveled thousands of miles through the air before being deposited in the ocean, the team concludes, blaming industrial nations such as China and India that rely on coal-burning power plants. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration notes that large fish have the highest levels of methylmercury because they live longer and have more time to accumulate it.

Portland on Tap

City Voters Reject Fluoridation Again Portland, Oregon, residents have rejected a plan to fluoridate city water for the fourth time since 1956, making it the largest city (pop. 900,000) in the United States without fluoride in its water supply. In the 1950s, cities throughout the U.S. championed water fluoridation as a way of fighting tooth decay, but the effort backfired when a condition called fluorosis emerged, which ironically is characterized by tooth enamel discoloration and erosion.

Anti-fluoride forces say that water treatment is not the key to better dental health for children. Fluoride Action Network Executive Director Paul Connett, Ph.D., has a better idea. “We urge the legalization of dental therapists in Oregon who will treat the low-income children dentists refuse to treat.” www.NAeastMichigan.com

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The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is the largest global trade pact to be negotiated since the inception of the World Trade Organization. Many details remain a mystery and negotiations are being conducted in secret. Leaked drafts of its provisions indicate that the TPP would give multinational corporations the power to sue countries, states, counties or cities in order to negate laws specifically designed to protect citizens, such as bans on growing genetically modified organisms (GMO). Corporations would be allowed to resolve trade disputes in special international tribunals, effectively wiping out hundreds of domestic and international food sovereignty laws.

The TPP would require countries to accept food that meets only the lowest safety standards of the collective participants. If enacted, consumers could soon be eating imported seafood, beef or chicken products that don’t meet basic U.S. food safety standards, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would be powerless to stop imports of such unsafe foods or ingredients. Plus, the labeling of products as fair trade, organic, country-of-origin, animal welfare-approved or GMO-free could be challenged as barriers to trade.

Opposition has grown, thanks to petitions by members of the Organic Consumers Association and other groups.

More than 400 organizations, representing 15 million Americans, have petitioned Congress to do away with accelerated acceptance of the measure without full debate.

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he American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that everyone visit the dentist on a regular bases, a dentist determines the frequency based on the individualized needs of the patient. With that being said, according to a survey conducted by the ADA and Crest/ Oral-B, 25% of Americans didn’t visit the dentist once in the last year. With the increased amount of evidence linking oral health to the total body wellness, it’s a wonder why Americans still aren’t visiting the dentist to receive dental care?

For some individuals, they may not have had the most positive experience at a dental office, whether it was as a child or as an adult, this can have a lasting impact on the attitude a patient can exhibit while visiting the dentist. If a patient has dental anxiety, they are less likely to visit the dentist. This is why from a young age, HPS Advanced Dental Care makes visiting the dentist fun, where the youngest of patients look forward to their check-ups. With recent advances in pain management, dental treatment is easy and comfortable. There are also options available to help a patient to relax during a dental procedure, such as, noise cancelling head phone or using nitrous oxide sedation.

There is also a common misconception among some, that there is no need to go to the dentist unless something hurts. The truth is that most dental infections are asymptomatic, so by the time the sensation of pain has set in, the infection has spread and the proper treatment will be more invasive and more expensive. Prevention is always less ex-

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Sixty percent of the individuals that didn’t visit the dentist last year stated that cost was the reason for not scheduling a dental check-up.

For some Americans receiving even basic care is out of reach due to the monetary expense.

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Dental cleanings and exams prevent oral cancer, gum disease and cavities. At HPS Advanced Dental Care patients receive a comprehensive exam to determine a complete treatment plan the patients can understand, so even if there is a past dental anxiety the patient will feel confident that they are in placing their care in good hands. As we know, dental health is directly related to the overall health of our bodies. Patients with periodontal disease are also at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes. This is why the staff at HPS is passionate about creating overall total body wellness to keep their patients as healthy as possible.

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What could be more entertaining and economical than searching for and gathering wild foods in their natural habitat?

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mushrooms, greens, herbs, fruits and even shellfish. To learn how to identify regional native wild foods and cash in on some “free” nutritious meals, foragers need to know where and when to harvest their bounty. Conservation departments and state and national parks often offer helpful field guides and recipes.

Jill Nussinow, also known as The Veggie Queen, a registered dietitian and cookbook author in Santa Rosa, California, characterizes foraging as “nature’s treasure hunt.” Nussinow says she forages for the thrill of it and because, “It puts you very much in touch with the seasons.”

On her typical foraging excursions through forests and on beaches, Nussinow notes, “You never know what you might find: mushrooms, berries, miner’s lettuce, mustard pods or sea vegetables.

It’s free food, there for the picking.”

However, she warns, “You have to know what you are doing. Some wild foods can be harmful.”

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She also likes the advice of “Wildman” Steve Brill, of New York City, who publishes educational articles at Wildman SteveBrill.com “He knows more about wild foods than anyone I know,” she says.

Vermont wildcrafter Nova Kim teaches her students not only how to identify wild edibles, but also how to harvest them sustainably. It’s critical to make sure wild foods will be available for future generations.

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Kefir, kimchi, kombucha and sauerkraut all owe their unique flavors to fermentation. Sandor Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes From Around the World, is a self-described “fermentation revivalist”. He explains how microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria that are universally present on raw vegetables and in milk, transform fresh food into preserved sustenance.

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Subsequently, Katz has become an international expert on the art and science of fermentation from wine to brine and beyond, collecting recipes and wisdom from past generations (WildFermentation. com). He observes, “Every single culture enjoys fermented foods.”

Increasing respect and reverence for fermented foods and related communities of beneficial microorganisms is a new frontier in nutrition and medical sciences. For example, several researchers at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting last fall in Houston, Texas, described the connections between the trillions of bacteria living in the human gut, known as the “microbiota”, and mental and physical health. Kelly Tappenden, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition and gastrointestinal physiology with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, explained that gut bacteria play a variety of roles, including assisting in the digestion and absorption of nutrients; influencing gene expression; supporting the immune system; and affecting body weight and susceptibility to chronic disease.

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oraging for food in the wilderness is one of the only ways to truly know where your food is coming from. It is fresh, free, and anyone can forage. Michigan offers a wide variety of tasty forest treats, and with the right knowledge finding these delicious foods can be easy and fun for the whole family. There are many guides to foraging for food available online and in bookstores and it is important to do your research before consuming anything you come across outdoors.

Wild berries such as rasberries and blueberries are abundant in Michigan's temperate climate and can be found in wooded areas and near streams. Wild raspberries are packed with flavor and easy to identify, but be weary of the pickers near the fruit.

Look for bushes two ft. tall with oval shaped pointed leaves and clusters of long, thin stemed rasberries. They begin to ripen in June and continue throughout the summer months.

Lowbush blueberries are one kind of blueberry found in the wild. The bushes are usually only 18 inches to two feet tall. Light green leaves spotted with red or brown are indicitive or non-organic, whole milk. The striking difference is accounted for by the fact that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national organic program legally requires that organic cows have access to pasture throughout the grazing season. The more time cows spend on

of these berry bushes. These smooth skinned, dark blue berries ripen mid to late summer.

Morel mushrooms are a highly sought after foraged food that grows on our state's fine forest floor. The easiest ways to tell a morel mushroom apart from others is to cut the musroom lengthwise. Both the cap and stem should be hollow. The mushroom's cap and stem are connected to form one fluid piece, and the cap is longer than the stem. The cap of a morel is brown or dark yellow and has many ridges, crevaces and pits.

Think of what your fingertips look like when you stay in the bath too long.

The morel's cap look is similiar to a very extreme version of prune fingers.

The stems are usually lighter in color then the caps and have a small bumpy texture.

Remember to do your research before consuming foraged items that you aren't already familiar with. Once you know foraging basics, grab your shopping list, a basket, your loved ones and hit mother nature's market.

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According to Captain Joseph Hibbeln, a lipid biochemist and physician at the National Institutes of Health, American diets have become deficient in omega-3 fatty acids over the past 100 years, largely because of industrial agriculture. Hibbeln believes that consuming more omega-3s may be one of the most important dietary changes Americans can make to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve mental health and enhance children’s brain and eye development, including boosting their IQs. Coldwater fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines provide excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

Plus, dairy and meat from animals raised on pasture can improve our intake, as well.

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How might eating with the “creation” in mind influence food and agriculture trends? Barbara Ross, director of social services for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, believes, “People’s common denominator is that we are all part of and integral to the creation.” She considers how “Food, agriculture, environment and economy are bound together in a way that requires we think, plan and act for the dignity of each person and the common good of the human family.”

Ross explains that the choices we make in these vital areas affect the richness of our soils, the purity of our air and water and the health of all living things.

Marie George, Ph.D., a professor of philosophy at St. John’s University, in Queens, New York, agrees, “The serious ecological crises we see today stem from the way we think,” and “reveal an urgent moral need for a new solidarity” to be better stewards of the Earth and its creatures. For example, George sees it as contrary to human dignity to cause animals to suffer; that’s why she opposes gestation crates and the push for cheap food that exploits animals and the environment in the process.

Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, shares a passion for addressing food justice and sustainability from her faith-based perspective of Franciscan spirituality. She believes that, “When we connect our spirituality

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Visit Foodcorps.org/where-we-work/ michigan with the daily act of eating, we can eat in a way that leads to a right relationship with our Creator.” By bridging spirituality with nutrition and the food system, Moltzen hopes to raise awareness of how people can care for their body as a temple and live in right relationship with the Earth, which she perceives as “the larger house of God.” Fred Bahnson, director of the Food, Faith and Religious Leadership Initiative at Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is the author of Soil and Sacrament: A Spiritual Memoir of Food and Faith.

His book takes the reader on a journey to four different faith communities— Catholic, Protestant, Pentecostal and Jewish—to explore connections between spiritual nourishment and the cultivation of food. Bahnson speaks about sacred soil and the communities of mystical microorganisms that lie within and create the foundation for sustenance.

He also describes the special power of communal gardens, which welcome all and provide nourishing food, yet come to satisfy more than physical hunger.

Regardless of religious denomination, Amanda Archibald, a registered dietitian in Boulder, Colorado, believes, “We are in a new era of food—one that embraces and honors food producers and food systems that respect soil, environment and humanity itself.”

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Powerhouse Herbs Four Plants that Fight Off Disease

by Kathleen Barnes

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erbs, respected for their healing properties for millennia, have been widely used by traditional healers with great success. Now clinical science supports their medicinal qualities.

Pharmaceutical companies routinely extract active ingredients from herbs for common medications, including the potent pain reliever codeine, derived from Papaver somniferum; the head-clearing antihistamines ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, from Ephedra sinica; and taxol, the chemotherapy drug commonly used to treat several types of cancer, including breast cancer, from Taxus brevifolia. These are among the uor Full Line of Liq at our now available ship Clinton Town Location!

findings according to Leslie Taylor, a naturopath and herbalist headquartered in Milam County, Texas, and author of The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs.

Even among an abundance of healing herbs, some stand out as nature’s “superherbs” that provide an array of medical properties, according to Rosemary Gladstar, of Barre, Vermont, the renowned author of Herbal Remedies for Vibrant Health and related works. Two of these, she notes, are widely considered nuisance weeds.

Plantain (Plantago major): Commonly used externally for poultices, open wounds, blood poisoning and

bee stings, it also helps relieve a wider variety of skin irritations. According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology, this common “weed” fortifies the liver and reduces inflammation, which may reduce the risk for many kinds of chronic diseases. At least one study, published in the journal Planta Medica, suggests that plantain can enhance the immune system to help fight cancer and infectious diseases.

“Plantain is considered a survival herb because of its high nutritional value,” advises Gladstar, who founded the California School of Herbal Studies, in Sonoma County, in 1978. A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry confirms it’s an excellent source of alpha-tocopherol, a natural form of vitamin E and beta carotene that can be used in salads for those that don’t mind its bitter taste.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Like plantain, dandelion is one of the most powerful medicinal herbs on the planet. “Dandelion is revered wherever you travel, except in the United States, where it is considered noxious,” observes Gladstar.

Americans should reconsider their obsession with eradication. Dandelion root is an effective treatment against several types of cancer, including oftenfatal pancreatic and colorectal cancers and melanoma, even those that have proven resistant to chemotherapy and other conventional treatments, according to several studies from the University of Windsor, in England.

Traditionally part of a detoxification diet, it’s also used to treat digestive ailments, reduce swelling and inflammation and stop internal and external bleeding.

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meric gives curry powder its vibrant yellow color. “Curcumin, turmeric’s most important active ingredient, is a wealth of health, backed by substantial scientific evidence that upholds its benefits,” says Jan McBarron, a medical and naturopathic doctor in Columbus, Georgia, author of Curcumin: The 21st Century Cure and co-host of the Duke and the Doctor radio show.

Several human and animal studies have shown that curcumin can be an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, both in prevention and to slow or even stop its progress. One Australian study showed that curcumin helps rid the body of heavy metals that may be an underlying cause of the memory-robbing disease. Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that curcumin helped dissolve the plaques and tangles of brain material characteristic to Alzheimer’s.

Curcumin is also known to be effective in lessening depression and preventing heart disease, some types of cancer and diabetes, says McBarron.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Primarily used for its considerable antiinflammatory properties, ginger makes a delicious and healing tea and an enticing spice in a variety of dishes. This herbal powerhouse has at least 477 active ingredients, according to Beyond Aspirin, by Thomas M. Newmark and Paul Schulick.

Considerable research confirms ginger’s effectiveness against a variety of digestive problems, including nausea from both morning sickness and chemotherapy. Research from Florida’s University of Miami also confirms its usefulness in reducing knee pain.

“Ginger is a good-tasting herb to treat any type of bacterial, fungal or viral infection,” says Linda Mix, a retired registered nurse in Rogersville, Tennesse, and author of Herbs for Life!

The health benefits of these four vital herbs are easily accessed by growing them in a home garden or pot or via extracted supplements.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of Rx from the Garden: 101 Food Cures You Can Easily Grow. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com Note: For referenced studies, check the National Center for Biotechnology Information.

The Season of Cleansing

by Dawn Fleetwood

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arch 20, The Solstice, the first day of spring and the beginning of our yearly renewal: spring cleaning, thinning the blood for warmer weather, time to take sour/ bitter foods. It is also a time for fevers and the emotions that get stuck in springtime, such as anger, frustration, rage, irritability, resentment and impatience. These are the out-of–balance emotions of spring.

People experience a lot of anger, frustration and violence. Did you know that 62% of all US school shootings in the last ten years occurred in Spring months.

The color of spring is that wonderful burst of green. We talk about bitter and sour flavored herbs and foods because sour flavors cleanse the liver and gallbladder. Spring is a time to eat less animal products like eggs, dairy and cheese and the heavy foods of winter. It is a time for green food fasts and spring tonics.

Edible Spring herbs in Michigan - In Mid-Michigan: March, April and May: Dandelion, Stinging Nettle, Sorrel; (French, Sheep and Buttered), Watercress, Common Watercress or Yellow Rocket, Birch twigs; black or sweet.

Maple and Birch sap for syrup. Common chickweed, Wild Asparagus, Japanese Knotweed, Field Cress or Cow Cress, Cattail or Cossack Asparagus, Sweetflag Root, Wild Leek, Wild

Garlic, Hops, Jewelweed, Sour Dock.

Spring as is relates to our organs and functions of the body Solid Organ effected: Liver Hollow Organ effected: Gallbladder Sense Organ: Eyes/ Sight Tissue: Tendons and sinews Emotions: Anger, Impatience, Frustration, Irritability, resentment. Poor decision-making.

Voice Sound: Shouting Fluid Emitted: Tears Time of Day: 11:00pm - 3:00am Blood Deficiencies happen in spring and create fatigue, hair falling out, dry skin, numbness or fullness in arms or fingertips, floaters in the vision, pale tongue and pressure behind the eyes. Sometimes scallops or teeth marks develop on edge of the tongue.

Liver, Gallbladder Heat Problems from too much fat in diet, lots of meat, eggs, cheese, dairy, sugars, refined breads and processed foods congests the Liver and Gallbladder. Aslo, pain between shoulders, under rib cage, night sweats, eyes that twitch or water and Low energy from 1:00–3:00pm.

Each seasonal change affects the body in a different manner and if we live in harmony with that season change we create a happier and healthier life for ourselves.

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FoodChain is also finding a way to use waste grain from the microbrewery as fish food. According to brewmaster Robin Sither, the grain is free of genetic engineering, but not organic. He notes that it’s rare for a brewery to use organic grain.

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Aquaponics Offers Year-Round Homegrown Fish and Veggies

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icture a salad of mixed lettuces or romaine accented with microgreens and ripe, red tomatoes alongside an entrée of tilapia, complemented by a dessert of fresh strawberries—all organic, eco-friendly and freshly harvested, even in the middle of winter. The ingredients for this meal don’t have to travel many miles to reach the table—they can be found just several feet away, thanks to aquaponics.

“Aquaculture is fish farming, hydroponics is soilless gardening,” explains Becca Self, executive director of educational nonprofit FoodChain, in down-

town Lexington, Kentucky. “Aquaponics is a mutually beneficial blend of the two.

Our indoor aquaponics system produces about 150 pounds of fresh tilapia every month, plus nearly 200 pounds of lettuces, herbs and microgreens.”

FoodChain, which shares production space in a former bread factory with Smithtown Seafood and West Sixth Brewing, hosted 2,000 guests and was the destination for 54 field trips last year by farmers, church groups, Rotary clubs and students of all grade levels.

The seafood restaurant’s website notes, “We can step outside our back door

Aquaponics/Hydroponics will become a common household system. We’re just one big recall or contamination outbreak away from questioning our food source, and moving toward having a closer connection to our food.

It sounds complicated, but once you learn how it’s done, anything that can be grown in soil, can be grown with hydroponics. ~Clint Rasch, HGR Garden Supply, of Holly and Owosso, MI. Visit HGRGardenSupply.com The general hydroponics concept dates back to ancient practices in Chinese rice fields, Egyptian bottomlands flooded by the Nile River and Aztec floating gardens perched on low rafts layered with rich bottom muck. By the early 20th century, chemists had identified solutions of 13 specific nutrients which, added to water, could entirely substitute for fertile soil. That’s when William F. Gericke, Ph.D., of the University of CaliforniaBerkeley, took the science of hydroponics into commercial production.

“In today’s space-efficient, closed, recirculating aquaponic systems that combine fish tanks and plant troughs, fish waste provides fertilizer for the plants, while the plants clean the water

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In Denver, JD Sawyer, president of Colorado Aquaponics, operates a 3,000-square-foot farm in a food desert neighborhood (without easy access to fresh, healthy, affordable food). Koi, tilapia and hybrid striped bass fertilize romaine, bib lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, spinach, chives and strawberries.

Other crops include tomatoes, peppers, yellow squash and root vegetables like beets and carrots. Tilapia and bass sell to the community and restaurants; koi are used in livestock ponds.

Sawyer remarks, “An aquaponics system can be indoors or out, depending on the climate, for commercial use or in the home. The basement, garage or a spare room is ideal for growing your own food.” Home garden sizes range from a 20-gallon aquarium to a 10-by-20-foot area.

“It looks harder than it is. At first, people seem to balk at the amount of water and the initial cost, but once people understand the concept, they like it. They like having control over how they grow their food. Is it more work? At first it is, but it’s like anything that’s good for you…it’s worth it.” ~ Jeff Stamps, Lapeer Hydroponics and Garden Center, Lapeer, MI. Visit: HowzItGrowing.com Avery Ellis, an ecological designer and permaculture specialist in Boulder, Colorado, builds dynamic, living, nonconventional systems. “The temperature in most homes is near 70 degrees, an ideal temperature for a tropical fish like tilapia,” he says. “A 50-gallon fish tank, a 50-gallon storage bin and a timer to feed the fish automatically and supply light can be a self-sustaining system.”

Outdoors, a greenhouse or geodesic dome can house the system. “A harmonious balance maintains itself, and we enjoy maximum yields from little labor,” says Ellis. He reflects that the solutions for feeding the world exist if we just open

our eyes to what needs to be done. For those that don’t care to harvest and clean fish, decorative koi species work well.

Erik Oberholtzer, founder and owner of Tender Greens restaurants, which sources from nearby southern California farms and is exploring ways to install an aquaponics system in each of its restaurants, explains, “The world is suffering from a loss of growing habitat, genetically modified seeds and global warming. Aquaponics enables growers to stay ahead of climate change, making it the future of sustainable farming.

It’s an ethical way to make quality food healthy, affordable and profitable.”

Aquaponics methods deliver fish free of mercury and genetically modified fish food, plus the freshest vegetables possible, all without the worry of weeds, rabbits, insects, suspect fertilizers, toxic herbicides and pesticides. A home aquaponics system can be one of the best green investments to make in 2014. According to Oberholtzer, “Eating this way should not be a luxury.”

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by Pamela Bond

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n recent years, Pediatrician William Sears has seen many more cases of asthma and eczema in his San Clemente, California, office. Dairy and wheat remain the biggest culprits, but experts believe new factors may be contributing to the rise in food sensitivities, including synthetic additives like partially hydrogenated oils, artificial colors and flavors and sweeteners, plus genetically modified ingredients.

Often undiagnosed and untreated, food intolerances can cause long-term tissue damage, warns Sears, author of The NDD Book, which addresses what he calls nutrient deficit disorder without resorting to drugs. Increasingly, kids are developing formerly adultonset diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, depression, cardiovascular disease and acid reflux, he says.

If it seems that a child is having a dietary reaction, first look for clues. “A lot of parents already suspect the answer,” says Kelly Dorfman, a licensed nutritionist dietitian and author of What’s Eating Your Child? Become a “nutrition detective”, she suggests. Here’s how to assess conditions and find solutions.

Action: Remove dairy from the baby’s and nursing mom’s diet for at least a week. For formula feeding, choose a brand made with predigested casein or whey. To heal baby’s damaged intestinal lining, give 10 billion CFU (colony forming units) daily of probiotic bacteria, mixed in a bottle or sprinkled on food.

Chronic Diarrhea

Suspects: Intolerance to gluten (a protein in wheat and other grains) or lactose (dairy sugar). Diarrhea, the gastrointestinal tract’s way of eliminating problematic substances, plus gas

Chronic Ear Infections

Suspects: Dairy intolerance and for many, soy sensitivity. Some research has shown that 90 percent of kids with recurring ear infections or ear fluid have food reactions, corroborated by Dorfman’s patients.

Action: Quit dairy and soy for several months to verify a correlation. Dorfman recommends eliminating soy milk, soy yogurt and tofu, adding that ultrasensitive individuals may need to avoid processed foods that contain soy byproducts.

Itchy Skin

Action: Because itchiness can suggest a histamine response, ask an allergist for an IgE radioallergosorbent (RAST) blood test to detect food sensitivities.

Hyperactivity

Suspects: Sensitivity to artificial colors or sugar. According to Sears, children’s underdeveloped bloodbrain barrier increases vulnerability to the neurotoxic effects of chemical food additives, including artificial colors and monosodium glutamate (MSG).

Suspects: Intolerance to casein—a protein prevalent in dairy cow milk different from its form in breast milk that can get into mothers’ milk or formula—tends to irritate an infant’s gut lining, causing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and then chronic ear infections or constipation, says Dorfman.

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Action: Get a blood test to check for celiac disease, then eliminate gluten for at least a month. Although the diarrhea could end within a week, “You need a few weeks to see a trend,” counsels Dorfman. Consume fermented dairy products like cheese and yogurt, which have low lactose levels; cream dairy products may also test OK.

Suspects: Reaction to gluten, casein (in dairy products) and eggs plus oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons, strawberries and pineapple.

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Orange B, Red 3 and 40, Yellow 5 and 6. Avoid ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup, sucrose, glucose, fructose, cane sugar and syrup—all added sugars.

Weight gain, aching joints, night sweats, fatigue, mood swings, hormones and more?

Crankiness

Suspects: Gluten sensitivity is traditionally associated exclusively with digestive disturbances, but some recent studies have linked it to neurological symptoms, from moodiness and chronic headaches to ADHD and coordination loss.

Action: Eliminate gluten for a month to assess a potential connection between mood and food, possibly signaled by excessive eating of a certain food.

Stunted Growth

Suspects: Gluten sensitivity or zinc deficiency. Because gluten intolerance interferes with nutrient absorption, suffering kids often fail to thrive. “Small size— height or weight—is a classic symptom of celiac disease,” Dorfman advises.

Zinc could be another factor; it normalizes appetite and through its relationship with growth hormones, helps the body develop. If levels are too low, growth will be abnormally stunted.

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lthough following a diet without gluten has become easier due to increased availability and labeling of gluten-free foods, we still need to know how to make sure which foods strictly qualify. We always have more control in our own kitchen, yet we’re not always eating at home.

Natural Awakenings asked experts to comment on reasons for the demand and offer practical tips and tactics for healthy eating on the go.

According to the Center for Celiac Research & Treatment, 18 million Americans are now gluten sensitive, 3 million more suffer from celiac disease, and the numbers continue to skyrocket, says Dr. David Perlmutter, a neurologist and author of Grain Brain. Gluten, a naturally occurring protein in wheat, barley and rye, is prevalent in the modern American diet. Perlmutter points to new wheat hybrids and increasing amounts of gluten in processed foods as exacerbating the problem. He particularly cites today’s overuse of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications as contributors to “inappropriate and excessive reactions to what might otherwise have represented a non-threatening protein like gluten.”

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coworkers and I used to enjoy on a weekly and sometimes even daily basis were no longer friendly for me,” she says. “There was nothing on the menu I could eat, and it seemed better for everyone if I simply stayed in the office. But it isolated me socially from my colleagues and deprived me of a muchneeded midday break that had been such an enjoyable part of my routine.” Attending catered breakfasts or lunches for office meetings also presented difficulties.

Shepard learned that it’s best to be prepared and pack something, even if it’s only a snack. “Some of my favorites include fresh fruit, like apples or bananas with peanut or almond butter, washed berries, applesauce, coconut yogurt, hummus and red peppers, trail mix, dry cereals like granola, and nutrition bars. I keep a variety of these bars in my purse and car year-round, so I’m never bored with my choices.”

“Gluten-free instant oatmeal is a staple in my life,” advises Shepard. She never leaves home without it, regardless of the length of the trip. “All you need is a cup or a bowl and some boiling water. Be sure to buy certified glutenfree oats, because regular oats can www.NAeastMichigan.com

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Shepard also recommends avoiding pre-sweetened varieties.

Kate Chan, a teacher and mother of two in suburban Seattle, Washington, who has been following a gluten-free diet since 2000, has solved the problem of eating healthy at work another way: The family cooks extra the night before.

“While cleaning up the kitchen, I just pack the leftovers for lunch. I like to vary the side dishes a bit if I pack side dishes at all, and toss in fruit and more vegetables,” she says. Chan likes to use a bento-style lunch box with several compartments, plus thermal containers, so she can enjoy a variety of gluten-free lunch options.

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Some gluten-free snacks can contain as many empty calories as other types of junk food, notes Registered Dietitian Katharine Tallmadge. “Many ‘gluten-free’ products are made with refined, unenriched grains and starches, which contain plenty of calories, but few vitamins or minerals.” She agrees with Kidd and others that choosing whole, natural, fresh foods, which are naturally gluten-free, makes for healthy eating wherever we go.

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Tweet those Fitness Goals Online Friends Help Us Stay on Track

by Tamara Grand

friends with similar health and fitness goals. Follow links to motivational photos, low-calorie recipes and athome workouts. Tweeting when feeling the urge to eat virtually guarantees that we’ll receive a helpful response in a minute or two. Twitter chats are also a fabulous way to connect with an established and helpful healthy living tribe.

Pinterest

A visual smorgasbord of clean-eating recipes, at-home workouts and inspirational photos keeps spirits up. Pinterest accesses photos throughout the Internet that we can grab and “pin” to a personal online vision board. It’s also possible to create a visual cookbook, pinning recipes to, for example, clean eating, Paleo, pumpkin and oatmeal themed boards. It’s fun to connect with our favorite healthy living peeps and start following their boards for continuous injections of inspiration and motivation.

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umans are inherently social creatures. Most of us enjoy the company of others and spend much of our waking time engaging in social interactions with colleagues, friends and family. People that spend a lot of time together often adopt one another’s eating and exercise habits—sometimes for the better, but often for the worse.

At least one positive side to wishing to conform socially is unexpected.

Finding the right circle of friends—our own personal support group—can make sticking to an exercise schedule or diet easier. It’s a key factor in the popularity of organized weight-loss groups and exercise classes.

Studies published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology and the Journal of Obesity demonstrate that just having a weight-loss or fitness support system in place results in better adherence to diet and exercise with more pounds shed and kept off over the long term. Researchers believe that in

addition to the motivation and accountability supporters provide, benefits are also enhanced by learning through observing; changing our behavior through watching the actions and outcomes of others’ behavior.

If we don’t have physical access to a local support group, we can access one online or create our own, using one of the following social media platforms.

Facebook

The leading social networking website includes thousands of community and group pages devoted to weight loss, exercise and healthy living. Its search function helps find one that fits our needs. Make an introduction and join the discussion. Participating in a special challenge helps everyone stay motivated.

Twitter

This micro-blogging site is informal and fast-paced, providing nearly instantaneous feedback. Use Twitter to identify

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Instagram provides a platform for sharing snippets of our day via pictures. Fitness fans regularly “Instagram” their meals and workouts, in part to remain accountable to their online followers, but also to help motivate themselves and others to make healthy choices each day.

YouTube

Our go-to resource for music videos is also home to hundreds of healthy living “channels”. Want to follow someone’s 100-pound weight-loss journey, learn how to cook quinoa or follow along with free, at-home workout videos? This is the place. Watch, share and comment on a favorite YouTube video to become part of its online community.

The key to using social media to improve our health and fitness is inherent in the name. It’s a friendly way to interact, participate and engage with others.

Tamara Grand, Ph.D., is a certified personal trainer and a group fitness and indoor cycling instructor in Port Moody, British Columbia, in Canada. Her new book is Ultimate Booty Workouts. She contributes to Life.Gaiam.com and blogs at FitKnitChick.com March 2014

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wisewords From “Why Me?” to “Thank You!”

Wayne Dyer on the Value of Hard Lessons

by Linda Sechrist

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fter four decades teaching selfdevelopment and empowerment and authoring more than 30 bestselling books, Wayne W. Dyer, Ph.D., shares dozens of events from his life in his latest work, I Can See Clearly Now. In unflinching detail, he relates vivid impressions of encountering many forks in the road, from his youth in Detroit to the present day, and reflects on these events from his current perspective, noting what lessons he ultimately learned.

these miracles show up.

There are 60 chapters in the book. Every time I finished one, I would think: “Now I can see clearly why I had to go through all of these experiences and learn all these lessons.” As a result, I suggest that whenever something happens that leads you to ask, “Why is this happening to me?” shift instead to the awareness that all experiences, no matter what, are gifts.

What has writing this book taught you and how can it help others better understand their own lives?

You describe the influential patterns and motivators in your life as diamonds and stones; how would you characterize your childhood years in foster homes?

My biggest lesson was that our whole life is like a checkerboard. When I looked back on my life, I began to realize this and gained an awareness of the fact that there’s something else moving all of the pieces around. The key to attracting this mystical guidance into your life is to start with awareness that all things are possible and to forget about yourself. When you get your ego out of the picture, your inner mantra isn’t, “What’s in it for me? and “How much more can I get?” Instead, when your inner mantra is, “How may I serve or what may I do for you?” and you practice consistently living this way, you attract this mystical guidance. I have found that the more I do this, the more

I can now see that spending the better part of my first decade in a series of foster homes was all a part of God’s infallible plan for me. I believe I was in a type of training camp for becoming a teacher of higher spiritual and commonsense principles. If I was going to spend my adult life teaching, lecturing and writing on self-reliance, then I obviously needed to learn to rely upon myself and be in a position to never be dissuaded from this awareness. What better training ground for teaching this than an early childhood that required a sense of independence and need for self-sufficiency? Now that I know that every encounter, challenge and situation is a spectacular thread in a

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tapestry, and that each represents and defines my life, I am deeply grateful for them all.

Each of us has a mission of some kind to fulfill at the moment we make the shift from nowhere to now here, from spirit to form. I’ve seen firsthand how this universe has a creative source of energy supporting it that is literally the matrix of all matter. Nothing occurs by happenstance anywhere, because this universal mind is perpetually on call, going about its miraculous ways in terms of infinite possibilities.

What can you see clearly about your role as a parent?

I’ve watched my eight children show up from birth with their unique personalities and blossom into their own awakenings. I know for certain that the one Divine mind that is responsible for all of creation has a hand in this engaging mystery. Same parents, same environment, same culture and yet eight individuals, with their own distinctive character traits. Khalil Gibran stated it perfectly in The Prophet: “Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.

They come through you but not from you, and though they are with you yet they belong not to you.”

Each of my children had their blueprint from God. My job has been to guide, then step aside and let whatever is inside them that is their own uniqueness steer the course of their lives.

What has your life taught you about prayer?

I feel that the prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi says it best: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is darkness, let me bring light. Where there is sadness, let me bring joy.” The masters I’ve studied pray to become more godly, more like where we originally came from.

My prayer is always, “Help me to remind myself to get rid of this ego and to be like You are. Help me to be my highest self, the place within that is God.” Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. Visit ItsAllAboutWe. com for the extended interview.

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Gardening as Spiritual Practice Cycles of Growth Cultivate Our Divinity

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ardening is not about having or taking; it’s about giving,” says Connecticut psychotherapist Gunilla Norris, author of A Mystic Garden: Working with Soil, Attending to Soul. “And in giving, the garden gives back to you.” She deems the art of practicing gratitude in the garden as an intentional path for cultivating spirituality.“Every day, go out and thank the ground. Life is burgeoning all around us, all the time,” she continues. “If we can just appreciate that, it’s a big deal.”

It’s hard not to be humbled and awed by the miracle of life when we see a seedling push its tiny green head above ground, lean toward the sun and unfurl its first set of leaves. Each bit of plant life is simply fulfilling its mission to grow and be.

“Gardening enhances our relationship to the Earth. Through gardening, we are helping to heal the planet, which is part of the work we are all called to do,” remarks Al Fritsch, a Jesuit priest in Ravenna, Kentucky, and author of the e-book, Spiritual Growth Through Domestic Gardening (free at EarthHealing.info/garden.htm). Over his lifetime, Fritsch has helped turn a parking lot, a section of church lawn, and overgrown bottomland all into thriving gardens. In his view, “It gives us a sense of home, roots us in place.” www.NAeastMichigan.com

We can even discover our personal calling through cultivating a garden while gleaning endless spiritual lessons: Here dwells patience and an appreciation for the natural order of things; no fertilizer can force a flower to bloom before its time. Here resides mindfulness as we learn to notice changes in the plants under our care and discern what they need to thrive. Here abides interdependence; we wouldn’t have carrots, corn or cherries without the bats, birds, and bees playing in the pollen. In a garden, we naturally accept the cycle of life, death and rebirth as we bid adieu to the joy of seasonal colors and let flowerbeds rest in peace, anticipating their budding and blooming again.

Just as the fruits of growing a garden exceed the doing—the weeding and seeding and countless other tasks—so do the riches of tending a spiritual life surpass the striving. We do well to rejoice in the sacred space created, cherishing every spiritual quality nurtured within and reflected in the Divine handiwork. Breathing in the floral perfume carried by the breeze and reveling in the multi-hued textures of living artistry, we celebrate the fact that we too, are playing our part of the natural miracle of life.

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Helping Pets in a Toxic and Inflamed World Chemically & Psychologically

by Dr. John M. Simon

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ur pets live in the same environment we do, but not only is their exposure to toxins greater than ours, but their nutrition is usually incomplete/deficient and more likely to contain dangerous substances/toxins.

Dogs and cats spend most of their time closer to the ground than their caregivers. They consume things dropped on the floor or grass (i.e. weed and insecticide killer) and sometimes even inhale second-hand smoke.

Pets often drink toilet water containing cleaning chemicals and can even eat spoiled food out of garbage. They may even nibble on the leaves of toxic household or garden plants. On walks they come in contact with the stool and urine of other dogs, cats or wild life that may contain viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites. If dogs jog with their owners along busy streets they may inhale even more gas fumes than humans do.

Dogs and cats do not brush their teeth twice daily nor do they get their teeth get cleaned twice yearly and as result oral bacteria are plentiful. Because of this these toxins are more likely to enter the blood stream and damage the liver, heart, lungs or kidneys.

The results are that the increased exposure to environmental toxins

put pets at more risk of disease than their caregivers. Since our anatomy and physiology are almost identical to our pets, when pets are exposed to the same toxic elements they ultimately suffer the same organ diseases as we do.

Since they are exposed to more toxins than we are, their channels of detoxification must work even harder than our own if they are to remain healthy.

Important Pet Precautions to avoid chemical and bacterial toxins: • Try not to use chemicals on your lawn (ie insecticides and herbicides) where your cat and dog walk • Don't smoke around your pet. Second hand smoke has been shown to damage their health • Keep antifreeze and other chemicals off the garage or basement floor or where ever your pet has access to them.

• Walk or jog with your dog in areas where the pet will not have to inhale an abundance of car exhaust • Do your best to keep your pet away from the stool and urine of other pets and wild animals so that he will not pick up parasites and bacterial infections.

• Feed your pet the more natural pet foods that do not contain chemical preservatives, taste enhancers or coloring agents etc • Minimize toxins and

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We also live in a psychologically toxic environment, known as “stress." The fast pace of our society places increased demands on us and when our stress level increases, it is ultimately transmitted to our pets. Psychological stress, whether affecting people or pets, can lead to organ inflammation via over-stimulation of the autonomic nervous system. One example of stress-producing inflammation and disease is seen when cats develop a hemorrhagic urinary tract disease known as “idiopathic hematuria.”

In many homes, both husband and wife work, leaving pets alone for a good part of the day. Some animals are able to deal with the isolation while others are more adversely affected.

Dogs are pack animals and are in need of companionship/social interaction.

Unfortunately, many dogs left alone for 8-10 hours a day may become depressed and suffer from “separation anxiety.”

Dogs that are not able to get outside to eliminate, are often forced to hold their bladder for a longer perios of time than humans can. Prolonged retention of urine in the bladder will predispose to urinary tract infection and house soiling. This sort of environment is psychologically stressful and if the stress is prolonged it will lead to immune suppression and a predisposition to disease. Imagine the stress and anxiety of waiting 8 hours before having a chance to urinate.

Often dogs are given only minimal exercise unless their guardians are walkers or joggers. When dogs chew on furniture, woodwork, rugs, shoes and lamp cords or destroy some other structure in the house it is their way of relieving the tension produced by isolation, boredom, separation anxiety and lack of exercise and companionship.

Then when owners become upset, it creates even more stress for the pet and a vicious cycle may ensue.

Animal behavior problems are very stressful for their owners as well.

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often, families purchase a pet and then expect them to automatically develop good manners, while the family makes only a minimal effort to teach the rules of domestication.

If the pet’s caregivers takes the time to train their dog or cat, the animal will learn what is expected and he or she, hopefully, will not be stressed by repeatedly being reprimanded for bad behavior. A properly trained dog or cat will become a good citizen, that is a welcomed member of the family. This actually reduces stress and contributes to the overall well being of everyone in the family.

Avoiding psychological toxins by minimizing your pets level of stress: • Try not have your pet left alone for long hour especially if he will not be able to get outside to urinate or have a bowel movement.

• Provide lots of love, companionship and exercise every day–they need these things to prevent anxiety • Avoid having to constantly reprimand or punish your pet by teaching him the rules of domestication. Obedience training classes are good place to start.

Dr. John M. Simon is the owner and only veterinarian at Woodside Animal Clinic in Royal Oak where he has been healing dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, ferrets and pocket pets for over 30 years using both traditional and holistic medicine.

He is a past president of the Oakland County Veterinary Association and has served on the board of the American Holistic Veterinary Association. Dr. Simon is the author of 4 pet-care books and has written numerous articles for a variety of magazines and newspapers. Visit website at Doc4pets. com See ad opposite page.

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and grease-proof coatings); cats evidenced 23 times the concentration of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) fire retardants and 5.4 times the amount of mercury.

PBDE levels in hyperthyroid cats have been linked to eating canned cat food and to the increased use of PBDEs in consumer products during the past 30 years. In humans, high levels of flame-retardant chemicals are implicated in endocrine disruption, Type 2 diabetes and thyroid disease.

he nationwide health epidemic of chronic diseases afflicting the human population is also showing up among companion animals. According to a report by the Environmental Working Group, pets, like a canary in a coal mine, may be the environmental sentinels that are now signaling a clear connection between disease and manmade chemicals.

In a study that analyzed blood samples of dogs and cats, 48 of 70 industrial chemicals and pollutants were traced, many recording levels that were substantially higher than previously reported in national studies of humans. Dogs displayed double the concentration of perfluorochemicals (used in stain-proof

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Adoptions - 11am-3pm. We do adoptions every Saturday. FREE. Peters True Value Hardware Store, 3455 W. Highland, MILFORD.

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Paws Animal Rescue - 12-4pm. 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Pet Supplies Plus, 22 N Ortonville Rd, ORTONVILLE. 248-627-7900.

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Toenail Sundays - Noon-4pm every Sunday. Instore nail trim. Bring in your dog, cat, small animal or reptile and have their nails trimmed. Price is $5 per Pet. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP Pet Supplies Plus, 64920 Van Dyke. Info: 586-7522800.

Best Buddy Dog Rescue - 12-4pm. 2nd & 4th Sundays. Pet Supplies Plus, 8020 Cooley Lake Rd, WHITE LAKE. 248-360-1400.

Devoted Friends Animal Society - 11am-5pm. 4th Sunday monthly. Pet Supplies Plus, 22 N Ortonville Rd, ORTONVILLE. 248-627-7900.

Cat's Cradle Adoptions - 12-4pm. 1st & 3rd Sundays. Pet Supplies Plus, 41660 W. 10 Mile Rd, NOVI. 248-380-0007.

Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society Adoptions - 1st and 2nd Saturdays (and 5th Saturday, if applicable).

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Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society Adoptions - 3rd and 4th Saturdays. PetSmart ROSEVILLE, 32074 Gratiot Avenue. 586-294-0519 Forget Us Not Rescue - 1st & 3rd Saturdays 124pm. Pet Supplies Plus, 42241 Garfield, CLINTON TWP. 586-228-0090.

Heaven Will Wait Adoption Event - 12-4pm. 2nd & 4th Weekend monthly. Pet Supplies Plus, 31029 Harper, ST. CLAIR SHORES. 586-771-3277.

Homefurever Dog & Puppy Adoptions - Every other Saturdays. Dog and puppies available for adoptions. FREE. Petco-Roseville, 32074 Gratiot 131/2 Mile Masonic, ROSEVILLE. Call for days: Marilyn 313-897-4931.

Adoptions - 12pm-4pm. We do adoptions each Sat. & Sunday every month. FREE. PetSmart, BRIGHTON. Dog Adoption Day - Every Saturday. Cat adoptions every day. Working with Happy Homes Rescue, Almost Home Animal Haven and Companion Pet Rescue. Premier Pet Supply, 31215 Southfield Rd., BEVERLY HILLS. Info: 248-647-4310. See ad page 41.

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Elizabeth Lake Animal Rescue - 1st Saturdays: 10am-2pm; 3rd Saturdays: 1-4pm. Pet Supplies Plus, 8020 Cooley Lake Rd, WHITE LAKE. 248-360-1400.

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Idyllic Cat & Dog Sanctuary - 1-5pm. 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Pet Supplies Plus, 11525 S Saginaw, GRAND BLANC. 810-694-1771.

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Senior Citizen Day - 9am-9pm. Seniors (55 and older) receive 10% discount on purchase. Excludes sale items and live animals. ORTONVILLE and LAPEER Pet Supplies Plus, For more information, contact store at 248-627-7900 and 810-245-2200.

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Rescue One Dog Adoptions - 9am-1pm. Pet Supplies Plus, 3110 W. Silver Lake Rd, FENTON. 810-714-4973.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 1 Selecting the Right Supplements - 1-2pm. Are you confused about which supplements to choose?

Kelly Cassise of New Chapter will show how to select the right vitamin and herbal supplements to meet YOUR specifi c health goals. FREE. Margurite Deangeli Library, 921 West Nepessing, LAPEER. Sponsored by Rebekah's Health & Nutrition. Info/ RSVP: 810-660-8585. See ad page 7.

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NSA Chiropractic Talk & Demo - 7-9pm. Dr. Lawrence Bell, D.C. discusses what Network Spinal Analysis is all about. Live Demo & Q&A as well! FREE. Soul Space, 210 W. University Dr Ste 6, ROCHESTER. 855-200-7685. See ad page 8.

THURSDAY, MARCH 6 Soul Guided Meditation - 7-8:30pm. Mar 6,13 & 20th! Journey through breathe focus and a deep state of well-being with Dr. Lawrence Bell, D.C. Feel peace, joy & relaxation. $20. Soul Space, 210 W. University Dr, Ste 6, ROCHESTER. 855-2007685. See ad page 8.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8 Angels of Hope- Yoga for a Cause - 9am-12pm.

Give through Yoga! Angels of Hope foundation supports children and their families who battle cancer. 100% of class donations go directly to the cause! Donation. Mind & Body Fitness, 67529 Main Street, RICHMOND. Cecilia Warchol 810434-7832.

Mom2Mom Resale Event - 9am-1pm. Come and browse through the slightly used baby and children’s

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items. Maybe you can fi nd something special for your little one. $1 entry fee per person. Strollers will be allowed after 10am. Sellers $15 w/out table, $20 with. Springfi eld Township Parks & Recreation.

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Parmigiano Reggiano Cracking - 12-3pm. FREE. Whole Foods Market, ROCHESTER HILLS. 248-371-1400.

Juicing for Health - 10am-12:30pm. Learn how to grow your own wheatgrass and sprouts and how to juice them, in this demo led by grower Anca Iordachianu who healed herself of cancer with these green juices. Demo at her greenhouse in Troy. $15.

Wheatgrass and Sprouts, 1925 W Maple Rd, TROY. Anca Iordachianu 248-822-9999. See ad page 52.

Royal Oak Holistic Health & Wellness Expo 10am-3pm. Meet wellness practitioners, learn about alternative wellness and healing practices in mini 20 minute workshops or try a sample of different mindful exercises. Visit with 40 or more health and wellness providers. $2 admission. ROYAL OAK High School, 1500 Lexington Blvd. Info: Diane Dovico 248-546-7622.

MONDAY, MARCH 10 Relaxation for Comfortable Childbirth - 7pm.

Join Janice Weaver of Peaceful Birthing to discover the benefits HypnoBirthing ® - a beautiful and easy to learn method which combines relaxation, breathing and visualization techniques to ease pain and empower women to release fear and build confi dence, whether birthing at home or a hospital setting.With fear and stress removed from the birth experience, birth becomes a safe, joyful and beautiful bonding experience. FREE. Whole Foods Market, ROCHESTER HILLS. 248-371-1400.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 All about ALGO Clay - 6:30pm-8pm. Learn about Clay’s amazing healing properties and how to use it in drinks, masks, baths and body wraps to detoxify your body in just 21 days $ 10. Wheatgrass and Sprouts, 1925 W Maple Rd, TROY. Anca Iordachianu 248-822-9999. See ad page 52.

Soul Awakening Workshop - 6-8pm. Learn how to release blocks and live from your true authentic self and create a life of joy, abundance & love in this FREE experiential workshop. FREE. Soul Space, 210 W. University Dr Ste 6, ROCHESTER. 855200-7685. See ad page 8.

THURSDAY, MARCH 13 Green Lecture Series - 7pm. FREE. Whole Foods Market, ROCHESTER HILLS. 248-371-1400.

Maximized Nutrition Seminar - 7-8:30pm. 5 Most Important Dietary Changes To Maximize Your Health! 80% of the battle to lose weight, feel better and reverse dis-ease is Good Nutrition! FREE. Lifetime Wellness, 65 S Washington, OXFORD. Marc VanHoogstraat 248-628-4886. See ad page 33.

Meditation for Beginners: Isha Kriya (ages 12+)- 7-8pm. Learn a simple yet powerful 15 minute practice which creates enhanced clarity, improved health and a state of peacefulness and joy. FREE. Offered by Isha Foundation, an international, non-profit, public service organization. Whole Foods Market, Midtown-Detroit, 115 Mack Ave (Community Rm), DETROIT. Isha Volunteer 313451-4742. See ad page 47.

FRIDAY, MARCH 14 Drumming Circle - 7-8:30pm. Tom Price, an accomplished percussionist and facilitator, will lead the group to play authentic rhythms from many cultures. This session will include a short meditation using a Tibetan drums and singing bowls. $20. Soul Space, 210 W. University Dr Ste 6, ROCHESTER. 855-200-7685. See ad page 8.

Root Yoga-For Women Only - 7:30pm-9pm. As women, the pelvic fl oor muscles support all of our reproductive organs. Learn how to keep them strong and fl exible thru childbirth and aging. $ 20.

Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Patti McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration - 12-3pm. FREE. Whole Foods Market, ROCHESTER HILLS. 248-371-1400.

SUNDAY, MARCH 16 Yogini's Are Goddesses Too - 3-5pm. Explore some of the popular Hindu feminine deities & energies with discussion, meditation and yoga asana for all levels. Celebrate your goddess. $25. Santosha

Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18 Intro: Somato Respiratory Integration - 7-9pm.

Learn how SRI helps an individual develop lifetime skills, safety, strength, wisdom and love in relationship to the experience of his/her body.

FREE . Soul Space, 210 W. University Dr Ste 6, ROCHESTER. 855-200-7685. See ad page 8.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 American Red Cross Blood Drive - Please call for time and registration. Whole Foods Market, ROCHESTER HILLS. 248-371-1400.

Meditation for Beginners: Isha Kriya (ages 12+)- 2:30-3:30pm and 6:30-7:30pm. Learn a simple yet powerful 15 minute practice which creates enhanced clarity, improved health and a state of peacefulness and joy. FREE. Offered

by Isha Foundation, an international, non-profi t, public service organization. Irene's Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Isha Volunteer 313-451-4742. See ad page 47.

Men's Health - Ask Dr. T about "Low T" 6:30pm. Keri Topouzian, DO will address men's health issues inc heart health and low testosterone (decreased libido, vitality, energy)& answer your questions. FREE. Bloomfi eld Twp Public Library, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. Karen Raehtz 248-7589100. See NewsBrief page 10.

The Amazing Thyroid! - 7-8:15pm. Learn how to support this incredible gland. Discover its link to heart health, digestive issues, weight gain and more.

Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist

demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing addresses these issues. FREE. Vitamin Shoppe, AUBURN HILLS. Call 248-879-1900 to register.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20 Meditiation for Beginners: Isha Kriya (ages 12+) - 7pm-8pm. Learn a simple yet powerful 15 minute practice which creates enhanced clarity, improved health and a state of peacefulness and joy. FREE. Offered by Isha Foundation, an international, nonprofi t, public service organization. Summit on the Park, 46000 Summit Pkwy, Arts Rm 2, CANTON. Isha Volunteer 313-451-4742. See ad page 47.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22 Spring Holistic Fair - 10am-8pm. ThetaHealing, Access Consciousness, a Crystal Light Bath, Bowenwork and holistic products. Presentations include Self-Healing Hypnosis, Crystal Bowl Toning, and Hay House author Dennis Fairchild.

Admission $5. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 2900 Jackson Ave, ANN ARBOR. (at I-94 exit 172).

Info: Amy Garber 734-358-0218.

Mommy & Me Baby Massage - 3-4:30pm.

Learn gentle massage techniques from a CMT that can help baby reduce gas, colic, aid digestion to help baby relax so mom can too! Ages up to 12 months $25. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

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3 Day Juice Fasting - 10am-12:30pm. Attend this 3 day guided detox program that will help you heal, have more energy, lose weight and boost your immune system. $ 25. Wheatgrass and Sprouts, 1925 W Maple Rd, TROY. Anca Iordachianu 248-8229999.See ad page 52.

Meditation for Beginners: Isha Kriya (ages 12+) - 6:30pm-7:30pm. Learn a simple yet powerful 15 minute practice which creates enhanced clarity, improved health and a state of peacefulness and joy.

FREE. Offered by Isha Foundation, an international, non-profi t, public service organization. Bacon Memorial Library, 45 Vinewood, WYANDOTTE. Isha Volunteer 313-451-4742. See ad page 47.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

The Amazing Thyroid! - 7-8:15pm. Learn how to support this incredible gland. Discover its link to heart health, digestive issues, weight gain and more.

Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing addresses these issues. FREE. Whole Foods, ROCHESTER HILLS. Call 248-879-1900 to register

THURSDAY, MARCH 27

5% Community Support Day - 8am-10pm. To Benefit Rochester Area Neighborhood House.

Make a difference in your community! Shop at our Rochester Hills location, 8am until 10pm, and 5%

of all sales will go to the Rochester Area Neighborhood House! Whole Foods Market, ROCHESTER HILLS. 248-371-1400.

FRIDAY, MARCH 28

Short’s Brewery Tap Takeover! - 5-7pm. Enjoy a hand-picked selection of beers from local favorite,Short’s Brewing Company. Snacks will also be available. Be sure to keep an eye out for a Tap Takeover featuring a different Michigan brewer coming soon. Drink local! Whole Foods Market, ROCHESTER HILLS. 248-371-1400.

Yoga Nidra with Tracy Flynn - 7:30pm-9pm.

Explore an effortless way to a meditative state. Relax for an hour, but don’t sleep, just listen and pay attention. Bring extra padding along. $ 25. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Patti McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

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Earth Hour: Candle Light Yoga - 7:30pm9:30pm. Join us as we unplug! Candle Light Yoga class with live music by Vishnu Blue, followed by a guided meditation and afterglow with tea + treats in lobby $ 20. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 11 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992.

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Family Yoga Night - 6-7:15pm. A fun and interactive class for kids & anyone they love to explore yoga together and fi nd the inner child within. Come ready to play! Ages 4 and up. $ 20. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

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New Moon Puja/Meditation - 9:15pm-9:45pm.

Invoke the wisdom and power of Ganesha to remove obstacles on your path. Puja, mantra, meditation + Prasad. Life OS Spring begins tonight, tie one on. FREE . House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992.

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Wheatgrass Juice Tasting - 4pm-6pm. Talk with Anca Iordachianu of Wheatgrass & Sprouts. Try her sweet wheatgrass juice & learn how she healed herself from cancer with green juices. FREE . Whole Foods Market, 2880 W Maple Rd, TROY. 248-4699600. See ad page 52.

TUESDAY, APRIL 8 Better Health Now and for the Future - 6:308:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN and FirstLine Therapy Program coordinator, will cover the elements and benefi ts of the program which focuses on food, special training and meeting your goals for a healthier life by using a personalized approach.

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NOTE: All calendar events must be received via our online submission form by the 12th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. No phone or fax submissions, please. Visit NACalendar.com to submit online.

Meditation & Study Group - 6-7pm. 3rd Sundays only. Help start,keep or refresh your meditation practice, all levels and ages welcomed. Donation. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

Essential Yoga w/Meditation - 6:30-7:45pm. Dan Gwinn will be teaching. $15. Namaste Yoga 309 S. Troy St, ROYAL OAK. Linda K. Makowski 248752-3431. See ad page 20.

Vinyasa Yoga - 9:15-10:15am. New Vinyasa Yoga class with Carol Ann Dunning $15. Namaste Yoga 309 S. Troy St., ROYAL OAK. Linda K. Makowski 248-752-3431. See ad page 20.

Hypnotherapy with Cheryl Beshada, C.M.Ht. 9:30am-7pm by appt. Also Wed’s. Cheryl teaches and specializes in Personal Empowerment, Releasing Blocks and Patterns of Negative Behavior, Higher Self Communication. Free Consultation.

WARREN. 586-751-7500. See ad page 17.

La Leche League of Lake Orion - 10am. Daytime Series meeting: 3rd Monday. FREE. Christ the Redeemer Church, 2700 Waldon Rd, LAKE ORION. Tawnya 586-604-4074.

Breastfeeding Info/Support: La Leche League of Warren - 10:15 am. 1st Mon. FREE. St. John-Mac. Hosp. Med. Educ. Ctr, 12000 E. 12 Mile. Enter @ Main Hosp. entrance & turn L. Mtg in 1st bldg on L, Audit. A. WARREN. Info: Ginny 586-940-1634.

Ask a Nurse Hour with Crittenton Home Care - 11:30am-12:30pm. 2nd Mondays. The senior community is invited to visit a Crittenton Home Care nurse who will answer basic medical questions and offer free blood pressure screenings. AuburN Hills Community Center. Info: Community Relations Coordinator 248-656-6757.

Jen's Warm Slow Flow Yoga- 5:30pm. Connect with your breath and still your mind in this moving meditation. $12. Powerhouse Gym Yoga Studio, 400 East Brown Street, BIRMINGHAM. Jen Cooper 248-563-7300.

Intermediate Vinyasa Flow Yoga - 6-7:15pm. A place to get comfortable with strong yoga practices, a good slow burn. $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-5638615. See ad page 54.

Better You Fitness - 6:30-7:30pm. Also Wed & Fri same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. 2 week trial, $18. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. 810-667-2101. See ad inside back cover.

Breath, Relax, Meditate in Motion - 6:30-8pm starting 9/16. Yang thirty-seven posture condensed

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Tai Chi Chuan form. $20/class. Orchid Leaf Energy Arts, Dawn Fleetwood, Master Instructor. 2290 East Hill Rd. GRAND BLANC. Telephone: 810-2359864. See ad page 53.

Gluten/Food Allergy Support - 7-8pm. Join Lee Rossano,CNC at Rochester's Whole Foods the 3rd Monday of each month, for new and exciting ways to cope with food allergies. FREE. Whole Foods, 2918 Walton Blvd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Lee Rossano 248-652-4160. See ad page 31.

ON TARGET Basic Yoga - 7:30-8:45pm. Basic Yoga with a different focus each week. Learn how yoga can help it all $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-5638615. See ad page 54.

Hypnotherapy with Frank Garfield, C.M.Ht. Also Thurs 9:30am-7pm by appt. Frank teaches and specializes in all aspects of hypnotherapy, Medical Hypnotherapy and hypnotherapy for Pregnancy and Childbirth. Free Consultation. WARREN. Call 586-751-7500. See ad page 17.

Yoga Classes At Alice's - 11:30am-12:30pm. Hatha Yoga class. Previous experience not required - all levels. $15 or 6wk rates. Alice Huang's Chinese Natural Therapies, 1311 N Main, CLAWSON. 248-278-6081. See ad page 3.

Ask a Nurse Hour with Crittenton Home Care - 11:30am. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. The senior community is invited to visit a Crittenton Home Care nurse who will answer basic medical questions and offer free blood pressure screenings. orioN Center. Info: Community Relations Coordinator 248-656-6757.

Basic Hatha Yoga - 5-6pm. Unwind from your work day with our Basic Hatha Yoga class. Benefits: releases stress and tension form body and mind, nourishes your entire being. $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 MIle Rd, BERKELY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

Therapeutic Belly Dance - 6-7pm. Strengthen the core, reduce pain and enjoy the health benefits with Instructor Kimberly. All fitness levels welcome. $10/ class with Class Card, $12/Drop in. Healthy Happy Whole, 317 S Elm, OWOSSO. 989-720-HEAL. See ad page 50.

Lyme Disease Support Group - 7pm. First Tuesday monthly (except Jan, July & Sept). Open to anyone in the Detroit metropolitan area who has, thinks they might have, or cares about someone who has Lyme Disease. Northwest Unitarian-Universalist Church, 23925 Northwestern Highway, SOUTHFIELD. 248-354-4488.

Macomb County Homebirth Circle - 7-8:30pm.

Social gathering where women are supported for their choice to birth at home. FREE. Thrive In Line Chiropractic, 51309 Mound Rd, SHELBY TOWNSHIP. Erica Michaels 248-881-0836. basic/beginners yoga - 8:15-9:15pm. For those new to yoga or those who just want a more gentle class. Explore the fundamentals of yoga and learn how to breathe & move deeply from within. $13.

Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHEsTErFiElD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

Vinyasa w/Michael Duerr - 6-7am. $15. Namaste Yoga 309 S. Troy St., royAl oAk. Linda K. Makowski 248-752-3431. See ad page 20.

Adult Women’s and Children’s Domestic Violence Support Groups - 10-11:30am. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, HOWELL. Info: 517-548-1350.

Free blood Pressure screening with Crittenton Home Care - 11:30am. 1st Wednesdays. The senior community is invited to visit a Crittenton Home Care nurse who will answer basic medical questions and offer free blood pressure screenings. sHElby Senior Center. Info: Community Relations Coordinator 248-656-6757.

Northern Macomb Caregiver support Group 1pm. 1st Wednesdays. Crittenton Home Care invites the community to the WAsHiNGToN ToWNsHiP Senior Center. Lead by an Alzheimer’s Association facilitator, an opportunity for caregivers to discuss how their lives have been affected as they care for someone with Alzheimer’s.Info: Crittenton Home Care Community Relations Coordinator 248-656-6757.

Vinyasa Yoga - 6:15-7:15pm. $15. Namaste Yoga 309 S. Troy St., ROYAL OAK. Linda K. Makowski 248-752-3431. See ad page 20.

Chair yoga - 1-2pm. Yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and relaxation techniques from a chair while receiving the same benefits. Yoga is for everyone. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHEsTErFiElD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 54.

Tai Chi - 6:30-7:30pm. Eric Scott, 23 years' experience. 2 week trial, $16. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. 810-667-2101. See ad inside back cover.

Young Living Essential Oils - 6:30-8pm. Achieve your optimal health and wellness by attending our weekly classes on various topics. Call for specific dates and topics $5. Soul Space, 210 W. University Dr. Ste 6, ROCHESTER. 855-200-7685. See ad page 8.

Slow Flow w/Elizabeth - 6:30-7:30pm. $15. Namaste Yoga 309 S. Troy St., royAl oAk. Linda

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Ask a Nurse Hour with Crittenton Home Care 10-11am 2nd Thursdays. The senior community is invited to visit a Crittenton Home Care nurse who will answer basic medical questions and offer free blood pressure screenings. Troy Community Center. Info: Community Relations Coordinator

248-656-6757.

Vinyasa w/Carol Ann Dunning - 10:30-11:30am. $15. Namaste Yoga 309 S. Troy St, royAl oAk. Linda K. Makowski 248-752-3431. See ad page 20.

Fifty Plus Active Adults - 11:30am-1:30pm. Enjoy a fun and friendly atmosphere filled with activities such as weekly lunches, guest speakers, musical performances, field trips, holiday parties, movies, bingo, games and much, much more. Yearly membership: $8/ea. or $14/couple. Lunch $5. Hart Community Center, DAVisburG. Info: Sarah 248-846-6558.

Teen yoga with Abby - 4pm-5pm. Move and breath to release stress and tension from your mind and body. Gain flexibility and strength as you develop peace of mind. $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 MIle Rd, bErkEly. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-5560992. See ad page 54. yoga - 6-7pm. All fitness levels welcome. Certified Instructor Meagan Duggan. $9/Class with Class Card, $12/Drop In. Healthy Happy Whole, 317 S Elm, oWosso. 989-720-HEAL. See ad page 50. yoga - 6-7:30pm. Instructor Chris Duncan, RYT. 6 years' experience. 2 week trial, $20. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. 810-667-2101. See ad inside back cover.

Auburn Hills Caregiver support Group - 6pm.

3rd Thursdays. See description for Macomb even Wednesdays at 1pm. AuburN Hills Community Center. Register: 248-370-9353. Info: Crittenton Home Care Community Relations Coordinator 248-656-6757.

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group - 6:308pm. 4th Thur. Open to the public, free of charge and are attended by families, caregivers, and friends of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementia disorders. LAPEER Library- Margurite D. Angeli Branch. FREE. Info: Amy DeNise 810732-8500.

La Leche League of Lake Orion - 7:30 pm. Evening Series Meeting: 2nd Thursday. Toddler Meeting: 4th Thursday. Babies and children welcome.

FREE. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. Baldwin, LAKE ORION. Tawnya 584-604-4074.

Mommy & Me Yoga - 9:30-10:30am. Yoga for caregivers and littles, age 8 weeks-3 years, in a relaxed setting. $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615.

See ad page 54.

Jen's Warm Slow Flow Yoga- 6-7pm. Connect with your breath and still your mind in this moving meditation. $12. Powerhouse Gym Yoga Studio, 400 East Brown Street, BIRMINGHAM. Jen Cooper 248-563-7300.

Unity, 11200 E. Eleven Mile Rd, WARREN. Info: Rosemary 586-776-3886.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 9am.

Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. Central Methodist Church (park/enter at back of church), 3882 Highland Road, WATERFORD TOWNSHIP. 248-277-0628.

Certified Hypnotherapists Education and Networking Meeting - 1st Sat/9:30am-12pm. Certified Hypnotherapists graduated from a state licensed school of hypnosis welcome. Includes educational presentation, workbook and computer disk. First

visit FREE. Clinical Hypnosis Professional Group, WARREN. Register 586-751-7500. See ad page 17.

Overeaters Anonymous - 10-11am. OA is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from overeating, anorexia, or bulimia. Donation. Grand Blanc United Methodist Church, 401 Bush Avenue, GRAND BLANC. Susan 949-445-0493.

Cafe Saturday - 11am-4pm. Saturdays offering organic coffee and tea, with variety of gluten free organic vegan and raw treats to purchase to make your visit like a family visit. WiFi available. Bernie's Best, 3370 Highland Rd, WATERFORD. 248-7383734. See ad page 4.

Yoga for Kids - 11:15am-12pm. Kids derive enormous benefits from yoga, it enhances their flexibility, strength, coordination, ages kindergarten through 3rd grade. $9. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 54.

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SEEKING MASSAGE THERAPISTS who are looking to see their current clientele and to build their massage practice in a beautiful studio in Berkley, MI. This is an independent contractor situation. For more information The Balance Holistic & Clinical Massage Therapy 248 542-3073.

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SEEKING COMPASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS to provide companionship and ROCHESTER HOLISTIC ARTS seek- emotional sup.port to the terminally ill ing professional massage therapist with patients throughout Lapeer, Oakland, Maminimum 3 yrs experience deep tissue; comb, Genesee, Wayne, Livingston, and space available by room rent or percent- Monroe county. Info: Volunteer CoordinaEmotions Anonymous - 7-8:30pm. The only age. Also seeking compliantary holistic tor, Hospice Compassus 248-355-9900.

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Natural Networking at its best! Connecting you to the leaders in naturally healthy, sustainable living. To find out how you can be included in this directory each month, call 248-628-0125 or visit our website for more information: NAeastMichigan.com/naturaldirectory.

Advanced Bowenwork,essential oils, Auricular Acupressure, medical hypnosis, Kinesiology, Reiki Master. In 3-5 visits 85% of all body complaints go away. Families, couples and pets.

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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™.

ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL CLINIC Acupuncture • Massage • Nutrition Michal Kelly L. Ac., Dipl. O.M. 12272 Fenton Rd., Suite 3, Fenton 810-714-5556 • FentonAcupuncture.com

MICHIGAN ORIENTAL MEDICINE Acupuncture and Herbs Karen DeBruyn, PT, Dipl.OM 12809 S. Saginaw, Suite 206 Grand Blanc, 810-694-3500

Providing acupuncture and herbal medicine to optimize your health and wellness. Specializing in pain management, sports injuries, women's health, immune support, insomnia, and stress management.

ALLERGY TREATMENT NEW LIFE ALLERGY TREATMENT CTR. Terry Robinson, RPN, Natural Therapist Advanced NAET Practitioner 725 S. Adams S-185, Birmingham 248-792-2229 • NewLifeAllergy.com

Computerized sensitivity testing and Natural Allergy Treatments. Certified in NAET with 13 years of experience. Specializing in environmental allergies, food allergies/sensitivities, digestive issues, skin p r o b l e m s, h e a d a c h e s, fatigue and Candida.

Offering personalized natural health care that focuses on treating the root cause of the illness, not just the symptom.

A safe and effective alternative for children, adults and seniors. Specializing in infertility, internal medicine and pain management.

ACUPUNCTURE HEALTH ALLIANCE Susan Burke, OMD, L.Ac 1890 Southfield Rd., Birmingham 248-582-8888

Specializing in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology Nutritional programs, QiGong and Physiognomy.

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HEALTHY HAPPY WHOLE

Massage • Nutrition • Counseling Korina St. John, Dipl.OM, L.Ac HealthyHappyWhole.com • 989-720-HEAL Wi t h o v e r 1 4 y e a r s experience in Integrative Medicine, Korina offers painless acupuncture and compassionate care for all ages. Treatment plans designed to meet your specific healthcare and financial needs.

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SUNSHINE HEALING CENTER 42192 Garfield Rd. Clinton Township 586-226-2811

Rid yourself of allergies! Focusing on ridding ourselves of food allergies; chronic illness, persistent viruses, parasites, fatigue and cancer. Successful for 30 years using herbology and kinesiology.

BOWEN THERAPY MARK ROGERS

1775 E. 14 Mile Rd., Birmingham 248-761-4135 AdvancedBodyworkLLC.com “The alternative, alternative therapy!”- Unique, gentle and effective pain relief technique. Not massage.

Back/neck pain, Fibromyalgia, migraines, TMJ, carpal tunnel, frozen shoulder and more. 15 years bodywork experience.

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Dr. Pavel Bence, DC, CCWP 39573 Mound Rd., Sterling Heights 586-978-9900 Unwrap your hidden gifts and “SHINE”. Practical, How to Solutions to life’s personal challenges!

ADHD is a trait when managed properly becomes a huge asset in one’s life.

Visit BenceChiro.com/products-services/add-adhdtreatment-options-shine-program. See ad page 9.

FAMILY, PEDIATRICS & PREGANACY Cafe' of Life Chiropractic Dr. Erica Peabody • 810-629-6023 521 North Leroy St., Fenton

Serving the Exceptional Chiropractic Experience.

The Café of Life ® is a unique concept. A place that thinks radically different about health and wellness, and provides a healthy environment.

Please visit our website: CafeOfLifeFenton.com

NATURAL WELLNESS & PAIN RELIEF CENTERS

Grand Blanc • 810-694-3576 Richmond • 586-727-7500 NWPRC.com

Dr. Morningstar is the developer of the TornadoSuit and ARC3D Scoliosis Therapy. His treatment approach has already received national media attention for it's long-term effectiveness. Preventing scoliosis surgery in children, and maximizing pain relief function in adult scoliosis patients. See ad page 37.

NUCCA CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Jamie L Cramer 4101 John R Rd., Ste 300, Troy 248-680-7200

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Experience exceptional Chiropractic without any twisting, cracking or popping. Dr. Cramer is trained in the NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association).

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PROGRESSIVE CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Mike Paonessa 716 W. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak 248-544-4088

Dr. Mike, a husband and father of three, takes pride in offering family chiropractic care using techniques tailored to each i n d i v i d u a l ’s n e e d s .

Progressive Chiropractic offers massage, Reflexology, supplements, pillows and supports.

WILLS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Jason Wills • 248-922-9888 5885 S. Main St., Suite 4, Clarkston

Wide range in care choices, from low force adjusting techniques to traditional Chiropractic. Dr. Jason Wills specializes in Applied Kinesiology, a technique not widely found in North Oakland, that assesses the functionality of each individual. Visit their website at: WillsFamilyChiropractic.com See ad page 18.

COACHING / COUNSELING THE MENTAL FITNESS CENTER

850 W. University, Suite C, Rochester 248-601-3111 www.MentalFitnessCenter.org A natural approach to mental and physical health, offering counseling, behavior analysis, coaching, nutrition and physical fitness training, for individuals, couples, families and persons with special needs. See ad pg 16.

DAVID W. REGIANI, DDS, PC

Holistic General Dentistry since 1979 101 South Street, Downtown Ortonville 248-627-4934 • RegianiDental.com Beautiful, natural looking Mercury free/Mercury safe, fluoride free fillings and restorations. TMJ/TMD/ CranioFacial Pain diagnosis & treatment, Non-surgical periodontal therapy, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign & whitening.

Founding member IAOMT and IABDM. See ad page 13.

HPS ADVANCED DENTAL CARE, PC Heather Pranzarone Stratton, DDS 4741 24 Mile Rd., Ste. C, Shelby Township 248-652-0024 • HPSDental.com

Our Family and Cosmetic Dental Practice is committed to practicing dentistry with a biocompatible approach. We perform mercury free/ mercury safe dentistry in a friendly, caring atmosphere for the entire family. See ad page 21.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH THEDIGESTIONDOCTOR.COM

Dr. Christine Kaczmar 47729 Van Dyke Ave. • Shelby Township 586-685-2222 Founder of "14-Point Digestion Discovery System" Solutions for Diarrhea, IBS, Constipation, Colitis, etc.

When the source of stress is known, the treatment becomes obvious. Dr. Christine uses 100% natural digestive formulas to nourish your body back to health. See ad outside back cover.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY Pain/stress relief and more with Craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy and holistic nutrition. 11 years experience. See ad page 17.

DENTISTRY DAVID EWING, DDS, LPC

Gateway Dental 5321 Gateway Centre Blvd., Flint 810-250-7191 General Dentistry, including root canals, dentures, extractions, bridges, composite (white) fillings, crowns, TMJ, N.E.T. for pain control, anxiety and more. Nutrition and ZOOM teeth whitening. See ad page 14.

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Annette R. Richards, LMSW, AAMET Level 3 Advanced Practitioner 248-334-9214 • AnnetteRichardsEFT.com Experienced EFT Practitioner offering regular EFT groups to borrow benefits and individual sessions, weekdays, evenings and weekends to learn EFT for personal use; affordable fees.

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ESSENTIAL OILS OILS FOR HEALTHY LIVING

Dena Holmes, doTerra Representative 248-303-3611 • OilsForHealthyLiving.com dena@OilsForHealthyLiving.com Discover the power of nature with Essential Oils that work with your body’s chemistry to create balance/wellness. PURE & POTENT oils are safe/effective – take charge of your own health!

Contact us for a free samples! See ad page 47.

FENG SHUI CATHERINE HILKER, OWNER Creating Sanctuary 248-547-4965 www.CatherineHilker.com

Life Coaching, Feng Shui and Space Purification services. Call today and make permanent positive changes in your home, business and life.

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

Irene Marz, Ind. Dist. # 880992 810-691-1317 • HealthfulOils@gmail.com IreneMarz.VibrantScents.com Curious why the Wise Men brought Frankincense and Myrrh to the baby Jesus?

Why essential oils are mentioned 200 times in the Bible? Call for FREE "Missing Link" CD. (Income opportunities also available). See ad page 34.

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

Karen Malone, Ind. Dist. # 840674 810-938-9099 • YL_KarenZ@yahoo.com KarenMalone.VibrantScents.com Curious why Wise Men brought Frankincense and Myrrh to the Baby Jesus?

Why essential oils are mentioned 200 times in the Bible? Call for FREE "Missing Link" CD. (Income opportunities also available). See ad page 34.

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Marlene Wiegers, Ind. Dist. # 1000995 Marlene.YoungLivingConnect.com Facebook: Marlene Misiak Wiegers Become an Independent Distributor! Discover Young Living Essential Oil's healing properties for enhancing health--yours, as well as others who seek holistic options. Free training. 810-252-9807.

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HEALTH FOODS/BEVERAGES LUCKY’S NATURAL FOODS, LLC Since 1974, 248-693-1209 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion Historic Business District LuckysNaturalFoods.com

W h o l e F o o d Vi t a m i n s , Minerals, Herbs, Homeopathy.

Supplement Savings Card, Organic Groceries, Wheat & Gluten-Free Products, Amish Poultry & Eggs, Fresh Amish Turkeys for the Holidays.

Personalized service, knowledgable staff, special orders.

NATURES BETTER WAY

880 W. Dryden Rd., Metamora 810-678-3131 My4Life.com/NaturesBetterWay We are helping "take Transfer Factor to the World."

We also carry top quality herbal and nutritional supplements.

REBEKAH'S HEALTH & NUTRITION 700 S. Main St, Ste 113 • Lapeer 810-660-8585 RebekahsPureLiving.com

Organic whole food supplements, nutritional superfoods, detoxification, weight management and the HCG protocol.

Consultations available with our knowledgeable and experienced staff. See ad page 8.

Anca & Gabriel • 248.822.9999 1925 West Maple Road, Troy WheatgrassAndSprouts.com

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HOLISTIC WELLBEING

Susan Miller, CBP, CNHP • 248-953-9402 Essential Oil Executive Consultant/Teacher Weight Loss and Pain Programs Help your Body heal Itself with Certified Health Professional - Holistic and ALL Natural Approaches to Heath for Chronic and Acute symptoms including: Pain - Chronic and Acute, Digestive, Headaches, Sleep, Sleep, Attention, Concentration, Brain Fog, Food Issues. The list is practically endless.

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IMAGINE THAT HYPNOTHERAPY Jack Dugger, Certified Hypnotherapist 2893 Dixie Hwy., Waterford 248-622-6350

Jack helps people Stop Smoking, Lose Weight, Gain Self Confidence, eliminate all kinds of phobias and has even served as a "Life Coach." Very Reasonable Rates.

MID-MICHIGAN HYPNOSIS CENTER Hypnosis Delivers • 810-423-6541 3280 N. Elms Rd., Flushing www.HypnosisDelivers.com

HYPNOSIS to achieve YOUR goals - Lose weight, stop smoking, reduce stress, eliminate unhealthy fears, improve your golf game.

Individual, couples, family, small group sessions. NEW CAREER? NGH Hypnotism certification courses forming NOW.

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Never forget that. ~Richard Simmons

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE ABC WELLNESS • DIANE CULIK, MD 37300 Dequindre Suite 102 Sterling Heights • www.DrCulik.com 855-NOW-WELL (855-669-9355)

Board Certified Holistic MD. Natural Thyroid/ Adrenal and Bio-Identical Hormones. NEW: Ozone injections/systemic therapy, Pulsed Electro Magnetic Therapy (see Dr. Oz), Foot Detox, Release of Trapped Emotions.

CUTLER INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

29350 Northwestern Hwy • Southfield Inside Franklin Athletic Club • 248-663-0165 CutlerIntegrativeMedicine.com

A premier Naturopathic health and wellness center dedicated to providing solutions not helped by our current medical paradigm.

As a Licensed Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Cutler has the highest training, and gets to the root of your problems. See ad page 5.

IRIDOLOGY ORCHID LEAF ENERGY ARTS

Dawn Fleetwood MH, CId. 2290 E. Hill, Grand Blanc 810-953-9500 • DawnFleetwood.com

Iridology, Herbs, Organic Chinese formulas.

Full Energy Analysis: Chinese face, tongue and pulse reading. Tai Chi Chuan, Medical Qigong, Acupuncture, Tunia. Thirty-six years experience.

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DR. HILDA LAUDERMAN DHM, PH.D, NMD, RN

Serving East Michigan • 810-503-4056 "Dr. Hilda" has recently been licensed as a Dr. of Nedicine® to discuss issues related to stress, fatigue, depression, osteopenia, pain, intestinal issues and much more. 50% off initial consult for new clients. See ad page 24.

THE DOWNING CLINIC

Laura Kovalcik, DO, FACOI 5715 Bella Rose, Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com Integrative Internal Medicine practice owned

by Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician.

Practice emphasizes natural treatments where possible and uses special testing to determine health and nutritional status. Support services onsite include:Acupuncture, Bowen Therapy, Rolfing® Structural Integration, Massage, Healing Touch, IV Therapy. Clinic specializes in primary care, natural treatments for menopause and andropause symptoms, Osteoporosis, cholesterol management, Candida, Fibromyalgia. See ad page 9.

LONGEVITY HEALTH INSTITUTE Madison Heights • 248-548-3060 Rochester Hills • 248-459-1139 LongevityHealthInstituteInc.com LewerenzMedicalCenter.com

39573 Mound Rd., Sterling Heights.

586-978-9900 • BenceChiro.com/specials Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Craniosacral, Hot Stone, Swedish, Aromatherapy w/ Essential Oils. Relaxing environment, Nationally Certified, Professional/ Skilled Therapists to minimize Stress, convenient hours. See website for specials. See ad page 9.

248-650-2241 Locations in Rochester and Imlay City

A healthy body from the inside out. Bioidentical Hormone replacement, weight loss, intravenous nutritional support, vaser and smart lipo, botox, nonsurgical facelift, vericose veins and other services.

MENTAL WELLNESS A PERFECT BALANCED MIND

Debbie Bollen Farmington Hills • 248-254-7823 APerfectBalancedMind.com Holistic, non-invasive brain optimization technology, identifying where brainwave patterns are not functioning at optimal levels. Specializing in : anxiety, memory/focus problems, sleep issues, PTSD, ADD/ADHD, brain injury.

VICKIE EVANS, CMT

The Downing Clinic 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com Certified in Massage, Reiki and Healing and T h e r a p e u t i c To u c h .

Certified in Bowen T h e r a p y. P r o v i d e s combination of therapies as needed or requested by patients. See ad page 9.

MEDICAL INTUITION BECKY STEVENS HOLISTIC ALTERNATIVES, LLC

586-294-6540 33576 Harper Ave., Clinton Township BeckyStevensHolisticAlternatives.com

Safe, effective options utilizing medical intuition to assess the root cause of disease or dysfunction in the body. Also herbal, homeopathic, JMT and vibropathic remedies. Physician testimonials available. See ad page 31.

NATURAL WELLNESS & PAIN RELIEF CENTERS

Comprehensive treatment options to maximize your results. Bio-identical hormones, IV nutritionals, HcG weight loss, manipulation under anesthesia, decompression therapy, exercise with oxygen therapy, and cancer therapies. See ad page 37.

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A Functional, Regenerative Holistic Medical Approach.

We l l n e s s ; H o r m o n e Replacement Therapy, IV T h e r a p y : Vi t a m i n s , Chelation, Detox, Adrenal (Cortisol) support; HBOT - Hyperbaric O2.

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MEDICAL SPA

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. ~Walt Disney

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NATURAL/HOLISTIC HEALTH CHEMICAL AWARENESS SPECIALIST Stacey Kimbrell, CNHP Speaker & Author of “Living Balanced” 810-423-5721 • LivingAnointed.com

Holistic health advocate, teaching wellness through eliminating hidden toxins in every day products, eating whole food & using God’s natural medicines through Young Living Therapeutic Essential Oils.

Bio-feedback “Zyto-Elite” services.

GOODALL'S HERBS

Alice Goodall, RN, BSN V.P. MI Holistic Nursing Assoc 586-646-0066 Nutritional counseling/ herbal remendies based on the COMPASS® nutritional assessment. Identify deficiencies in your body in the comfort of your own home. Serving SE Michigan. Goodallsherbs@ comcast.net).

ROCHESTER HOLISTIC ARTS 118 Terry Ave., Rochester 248-330-9569 RochesterHolisticArts.com

Holistic classes and services including: yoga, essential oils, massage, body wraps, energy work, hot stone massage, craniosacral, reflexology, ear candling, Thai massage, Ayurveda massage, body scrubs, oncology massage, and more.

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NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING ADVANCED NUTRITIONAL SOLUTIONS Lee Rossano, CNC Rochester Hills • 248-652-4160 whysuffer.NET

Lee brings 10 years of clinical experience, the most advanced assessment techniques, and a lifetime of intuitive healing with personalized health plans to help cease suffering. That means better sex, energy, and a greater sense of happiness! See ad page 31.

ORGANIC LAWNCARE A-1 ORGANIC LAWNS, L.L.C.

Complete Natural Lawn Application Products & Programs PO Box 874, Highland 248-889-7200, A-1OrganicLawns.com We believe in protecting and preserving your family and home environment with natural fertilizers that use the power of nature to beautify your property.

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BIO-TURF, LLC • 810-348-7547

Serving Oakland, Livingston & Genesee Lawn/tree care program that offers organic-based fertilizers, Free lawn analysis. Visit Bio-Turf.com

YOGA Santosha (Sanskrit): Contentment, peace, gratitude

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OXYGEN/HYPERBARICS LONGEVITY HEALTH INSTITUTE Madison Heights • 248-548-3060 Rochester Hills • 248-459-1139 LongevityHealthInstituteInc.com LewerenzMedicalCenter.com

A Functional, Regenerative Holistic Medical Approach.

HBOT (Hyperbaric O 2), We l l n e s s ; H o r m o n e Replacement Therapy, IV T h e r a p y : Vi t a m i n s , Chelation, Detox, Adrenal (Cortisol) support.

NATURAL WELLNESS & PAIN RELIEF CENTERS

8293 Office Park Dr. • Grand Blanc 810-694-3576 • NWPRC.com

Comprehensive treatment options to maximize your results. Bio-identical hormones, IV nutritionals, HcG weight loss, manipulation under anesthesia, decompression therapy, exercise with oxygen therapy, and cancer therapies. See ad page 37.

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It’s beyond our reach. ~Roger Fransecky

NOURISHED BODY | SATISFIED SOUL Deb Klungle • 248-497-4189 Certified Raw Food Chef & Educator YourNourishedBody.com

Learn how simple, nutritious, & delicious raw foods can be! Services include customized private instruction & detox support.

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We combine the best health and well-being products with good old-fashioned personal service. A Stateof-the-art Compounding Lab, a collection of world’s best apothecary brands and Epicure, a gourmet market for your convenience. See ad page 19.

WEIGHT LOSS NATURAL WELLNESS & PAIN RELIEF CENTERS

Grand Blanc • 810-694-3576 Richmond • 586-727-7500 NWPRC.com

People under Dr. Strauchman's supervised HcG protocol are losing 20-30 pounds a month and keeping it off. Mention Natural Awakenings Directory and receive $50 off your HcG Program. See ad page 37.

PROFILE WEIGHT LOSS

Charlyce Walsh, RN, BSAH, NP 3965 Telegraph Rd • Bloomfield Hills 248-792-5168 • ProfileWeightLoss.com

Losing weight doesn't have to be hard when you unlock the knowledge from your DNA. Capture your roadmap to successful weight loss. DNA report + Personal step by step system + Proven Weight loss/maintenance. See ad page 13.

If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. ~Nadine Stair

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See the calendar in this magazine for classes.

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Bio-identical HRT, pain management, veterinary, pharmaceutical grade supplements. Consultative services for hormones and nutritionals.

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