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n a detailed scientific analysis published in The New England Journal of Medicine, a group of respected scientists reviewing all the data affecting projected life spans concluded that today’s children are the first generation of Americans ever that will live sicker and die younger than their parents.

This is one of the shocking bits of information we discovered when reading our Wise Words departmental feature this month. In this piece, one of our writers interviewed Dr. Mark Hyman, a Functional Medicine practitioner, author and advisory board member for the new film Fed Up. He talks about our national health crisis, the alarming direction in which the health of our country is headed and explains how some of our governmental policies are adding to the problem...not helping. It's an eye-opening interview.

Right now, according to the website for this film, it's only schedule for one showing in Michigan and that is on August 28th in Kalamazoo. We encourage all of our readers to first read the article, then visit their website FedUpMovie.com and contact them to request more showings here in our region. Education is key to heading off some of the trends Hyman talks about. Each month we attempt to help with that process as part of our mission here in East Michigan, and movies like this add another valuable layer to the mix.

September is National Yoga Awareness Month, so next month we celebrate Yoga in a special section to highlight Yoga in East Michigan. You can look for local resources, articles, news and events related to Yoga in this special section. If you know of a Yoga studio, Yoga Awareness Day event or other news you'd like to see covered, please contact us by email at publisher@NAeastMichigan.com.

Finally, starting with this month's distribution, we begin the process of expanding our circulation in this market by an estimated 20% over the next three issues. We'll be adding hundreds of local restaurants, grocery stores and niche businesses to our existing distribution network. Although Natural Awakenings is already the most widely distributed health and wellness magazine here in our East Michigan region, we're going to reach even more readers who can learn about, and benefit from, healthy, earth-friendly living each month.

Until next month, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

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newsbriefs New Total Detox Transformation Center Launched in Southfield

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utler Integrative Medicine (CIM) is pleased to announce the launch of their Total Detox Transformation Center, the first of its kind in the greater Detroit area.

Detoxification and cleansing is a normal body process of eliminating and neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, blood, lymph, and skin. Common symptoms of a toxic burden include: unexplained fatigue, low energy, mental confusion, bloating, digestive issues, sluggish elimination, and trouble losing weight, irritated skin, and allergies, among others.

Dr. Doug Cutler, N.D. "With genetic polymorphisms and environmental toxins at epidemic levels, toxins accumulate in the body and are not eliminated properly," explains CIM founder Dr. Doug Cutler, Licensed Naturopathic Physician. "This overall toxic burden can take a negative toll on your health and is a major cause of many conditions and diseases. This is why we have designed an exclusive program to jump start your health renewal.”

CIM offers three detox treatments, all enhanced with Dr. Cutler’s exclusive 30 Day Detox protocol that includes a customized regimen. This regimen can include colon and/or constitutional hydrotherapy, infrared body therapy, chelation therapy and supplementation.

Dr. Cutler also specializes in environmental medicine and genetic polymorphisms, integrative medicine, anti-aging medicine, botanical medicine, specialty type testing, nutrition, mental and neurological conditions, woman’s disorders, and ADD/ADHD.

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Those interested in Dr. Cutler’s advanced Detox Center Treatments can consult with a detox specialist by calling 248-663-0165. For more information about the treatments, please visit CutlerIntegrativeMedicine.com. See ad page 11.

No-Kill Animal Advocates Sponsor Conference

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eptember marks the opportunity to learn from experts how to save lives through animal rescues and in statewide shelters. Michigan Pet Fund Alliance is sponsoring a No Kill Conference: Getting to the Goal on Sept. 4-5 at the Somerset Inn in Troy.

In its fourth year at providing beneficial knowledge, the alliance defines itself as life-affirming with a no-kill philosophy and social movement. This year’s conference features Michigan and national shelter directors and animal advocates, in addition to shelter-medicine experts Dr. Kate Hurley, Dr. Julie Levy, Dr. Ronald D. Schultz, and National No-Kill Advocacy Center's Nathan Winograd. Attendees wil network with experts in animal-control and welfare, shelter and rescue, volunteers, policy-makers and compassionate community members to learn the latest successful strategies for saving animals.

The Michigan documentary, “Redemption,” debuts to enlighten viewers about the No Kill movement in America, and an awards banquet will honor Michigan’s top shelters.

For more info, call 877-387-7257 or visit MichiganPetFund.org. See their listing in the Natural Pet section on page 43. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Health and Nutrition Business Relocates and Expands in Lapeer

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ebekah’s Health & Nutrition Source has opened their new expanded location, across the street from the old location, and they are now more than triple their original size, offering more health and wellness products.

"Rebekah's Health & Nutrition Source is a family owned business," explains owner Rebekah Niman. " We care about the health and wellness of our patrons. Our goal is to provide superior customer service while offering high quality, hard to find products."

In addition to carrying an expanded line of premium supplements, locally sourced and Michigan made products, organics and more, they have many new offerings. They have expanded the availability of products for people dealing with dietary restrictions, including gluten sensitivities, as well as adding eco-friendly cleaning options, organic skin care products and a wide range of healthy beverages and snacks. They have also expanded their hours to include Sundays.

“We want to thank everyone for supporting us over the years," says Niman, "and for giving us this chance to serve Lapeer and the surrounding area. We are excited to be moving forward together with our community on the path to a healthy future.”

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Barrobics Added to Lapeer Area Fitness Program

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arrobics is a new addition to the Better U Fitness (BUF) program, held 5 days a week at the Korean Martial Arts Institute (KMAI) in Lapeer.

The Barrobics workout is an exercise that incorporates the ballet barre combined with elements of ballet, Pilates, and yoga. The exercises rely mainly on one’s own body weight for resistance and moves that challenge the body’s core, and emphasize stability and balance. Barrobics workouts are designed to help an individual achieve a strong, sleek, and streamlined body. KMAI offers the first class free.

“Barrobics workouts are successful and provide results," says Janet Wassman, owner of KMAI and Janet Wassman doing Barrobics BUF creator/instructor. "With consistency, they will see their bodies become slimmer, muscles more defined, reduce body fat and increase in stamina and energy."

"The big difference between the Barrobics workout and other classes," explains Wassman, "is that this workout is designed to sculpt the muscles, putting the least impact on the joint and burning the maximum amount of calories. Barrobics workouts are appropriate for a variety of fitness levels and body sizes.

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Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine Practice Relocates In Grand Blanc

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fter six years of providing acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine treatments in Grand Blanc, Michigan Oriental Medicine is announcing the opening of their spacious new location.

Henry Buchtel and Karen DeBruyn

Karen DeBruyn established Michigan Oriental Medicine in Grand Blanc in 2008 after working as a physical therapist for over 20 years, and graduating from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago. A graduate of the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, she has been Director of Physical Therapy at a neurological rehab center in Switzerland and has studied at Xi Yuan Hospital in Beijing, China.

Henry Buchtel completed his acupuncture and herbal medicine studies at the Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, where he lived for more than a decade. In 2011 he returned to Michigan to continue his clinical practice. Buchtel is the current president of the Michigan Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Both DeBruyn and Buchtel are board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and are Registered Acupuncturists (R.Ac.) in the state of Michigan.

Local Business Uses LEGO® To Teach Children Physics, Mathematics, and Science

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rick It Up is a family owned, LEGO® based educational facility with fun filled learning opportunities for children. LEGO® has the slogan “Only the best is good enough”, and Brick It Up also believes that only the best is good enough for our children. The new 2,200 square foot facility features dedicated areas for children of all ages, including a MINDSTORMS® center, a dedicated DUPLO® area, and even a Girl Power section, with LEGO® Friends and LEGO® Disney Princesses. The Brick It Up Raceway will entertain your children for hours while they discover physics and engineering. Children will have the time of their life in the Brick It Up Party Room with their own Birthday Throne. The staff will help your child reach their creative potential while developing hands-on critical thinking skills.

Owners Gary Bruce and Ben Taylor have put their skills together to develop the concepts behind Brick It Up. Gary Bruce has been involved with engineering and teaching for over 30 years, while Dr. Taylor has been involved with the sciences and as an educator for nearly 20 years. The educational curriculum was designed in conjunction with licensed, actively working K-8 science teachers as well as support from Kettering University.

A variety of other activities are available including robotics, classes, camps, Parents’ Night Out, field trips, Open Access Play, home school, private events, and Bricks for Business.

Brick it Up is located at 948 South Baldwin Road, Clarkston. Visit BrickItUp.net or call 248-309-3370 or email BrickItUpMI@gmail.com

The new location is 8308 Office Park Drive – Ste 2, near the intersection of S. Saginaw & McCandlish Road, Grand Blanc. For information call 810-694-3500, or email miorientalmedicine@sbcglobal. net. See ad page 50. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Reinventing Senior Care In Livingston County

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race Terry and Laura Kwapis are pleased to announce the planned opening of their new Graceful Living, Reinventing Senior Care facility in Howell this September.

The idea started in 2006 when Terry was working as a CNA in an area nursing home.

"I found that the lack of genuine care because of the patient to caregiver overload," she says. "When Laura and I were introduced earlier this year by a mutual friend, Graceful Living started taking on a life of its own. We were aligned with one another on what Graceful Living should look and feel like. We both desire to make Grace Terry and Laura Kwapis sure that each senior citizen gets the individualized care that they want and deserve."

Their plan includes the freshness of the linens by using all natural laundry detergent, fresh food made to order with ingredients that came from locally owned farmers, and even fitness that is tailored to each person, including games like Wii to help maintain hand/eye coordination. There will be raised gardening tables that the wheelchairs can go under, so seniors can feel the coolness of soil and tend to flowers they can plant. They also invite therapy pet groups to visit.

“We are seeking our first SEED Round of $50,000," explains Terry. "This gives us the opportunity to build all of the safety ramps, install all of the needed handicap handles, railings and other improvements. Each room is private will have cable, and a TV. We also plan to teach the seniors how to use Skype or FaceTime so that they each have instant access to family, no matter the distance."

Graceful Living will be located in Howell. Learn more about them on their website: TeamTakeFive.wordpress.com or Facebook.com/GracefulLivingReinventingSeniorCare. To donate visit GoFundMe.com/bg39x4.

Acoustical Festival Rounds Out Summer in Lexington

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humbfest 2014 marks its 13th year at promoting a free cavalcade of traditional and acoustical music in Lexington, Michigan, again sponsored by The Blue Water Folk Society. Scheduled for Saturday, August 30, entertainment and education will reign for 12 hours, beginning at 10 a.m. This year’s new and returning performers provide a wide spectrum of offerings. Folk, New Orleans Brass, Celtic, Americana, roots, and bluegrass will fill numerous stages, workshops and jam sites in the picturesque village setting.

Attendees are invited to bring their instruments as well as lawn chairs and take part in the spirit of the festival. The family-friendly day is an all-community celebration, featuring food and craft vendors, participation from area restaurants and stores, and free parking and shuttle bus.

Volunteers are being sought for extra jobs, from posting flyers and selling CD’s to directing attendees and more. For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Ruth Habalewsky by email at rhabalewsky@comcast.net, or Publicity Coordinator Jenna Reed, at jenna.reed.39@icloud.com.

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Pine Bark Extract Reduces Perimenopausal Symptoms

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esearch published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine confirms that pine bark extract can significantly reduce symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, including restless legs syndrome and hot flashes. For three months, 170 perimenopausal women were given 30 milligrams of Pycnogenol patented pine bark extract or a placebo twice a day.

Although a placebo effect was noted, the supplement significantly improved all but two symptoms and was especially effective in improving vasomotor and insomnia/sleep patterns. The severity of symptoms among the Pycnogenol group, as measured by the Kupperman Index, decreased 56 percent more than for the placebo group.

In another study, scientists from Italy’s Pescara University gave 70 perimenopausal women a placebo or 100 milligrams of Pycnogenol daily for two months.

The supplement group experienced fewer menopausal symptoms and showed improvements with symptoms that include fatigue, insomnia, reduced concentration, memory problems, dizziness, depression and irritability.

Flaxseed Lowers Blood Pressure

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ating flaxseed reduces blood pressure, according to researchers from Canada’s St. Boniface Hospital Research Center. They attribute the effect to its omega-3 fatty acids, lignans and fiber.

The researchers examined the effects of flaxseed on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with peripheral artery disease, a condition typically marked by hypertension. Patients consumed a variety of foods that collectively contained 30 grams of milled flaxseed or a placebo each day for six months.

The flaxseed group experienced significantly increased plasma levels of certain omega-3 fatty acids and lower average systolic blood pressure (by 10 mmHg) and diastolic blood pressure (by 7 mm Hg). Those in the flaxseed group with initial systolic blood pressure levels over 140 mmHg saw reductions averaging 15 mmHg.

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Using eight cameras with opto-electric running motion capture technology, 12 male runners were tracked at four meters per second. The heelless running shoe resulted in less impact, greater plantar flexion and greater ankle eversion (rolling outward). The researchers concluded that the heelless shoes decreased the risk of chronic running foot injuries linked to excessive impact forces, but concede they may increase injury potential associated with excessive ankle eversion. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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The time for chelation is now.

Results of a 10-year government-sponsored study with 1,700 people found that chelation IV therapy modestly reduced the incidence of strokes and heart attacks, and the likelihood of another heart attack after having one.

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Medicinal Mushrooms Boost Athletic Performance

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esearch from Italy’s Pavia University found two medicinal mushroom species—cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis) and reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)—significantly improve race performances and recovery times among competitive cyclists.

The researchers studied seven male cyclists that had competitively raced for more than 10 years. For one month, they were given placebo supplements, after which the researchers tested their performance and recovery during races and workouts. Then, for the next three months, the cyclists daily used medicinal mushroom supplementation. The researchers found the mushrooms significantly increased performance and recovery in both workouts and races compared with the placebo period.

The two types of mushrooms both boosted testosterone levels and reduced post-workout cortisol levels. The mushroom supplementation also increased their antioxidant status, reducing their risk of exhaustion.

Tapping Acupressure Points Heals Trauma in Vets

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motional Freedom Techniques (EFT) may be an effective treatment for veterans that have been diagnosed with clinical post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a study published in the Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. EFT involves tapping on acupressure points while focusing on traumatic memories or painful emotions in order to release them.

As part of the Veterans’ Stress Project, an anonymous clinical study comprising more than 2,000 participants, 59 veterans with PTSD were randomly assigned to either receive strictly standard care or also experience six, hour-long, EFT sessions. The psychological distress and PTSD symptoms showed significant reductions among veterans receiving the EFT sessions, with 90 percent matriculating out of the criteria for clinical PTSD. At a six-month follow-up, 80 percent of those participants still had symptoms below the clinical level for PTSD. According to Deb Tribbey, national coordinator for the Veterans’ Stress Project, PTSD symptoms that can be resolved with the combined therapy include insomnia, anger, grief, hyper-vigilance and pain.

For more information, visit StressProject.org or EFTForVets.com.

Editor's note: Annette Richards, of Emotional Freedom Techniques, LLC, is a Level 3 Advanced Practitioner of EFT in East Michigan. She has offered EFT to Vets suffering from PTSD at no charge for many years. For more information or to contact Annette, see her listing in our Natural Directory on page 51. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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The children were divided into groups according to whether neither parent smoked, one parent smoked or both parents smoked. Questionnaire results were combined with ultrasound testing to correlate exposure during childhood with the health of carotid arteries, and researchers concluded that the effects are pervasive even 25 years later.

Those exposed to two parental smokers as children had significantly greater thickness of inner carotid artery walls than did children with non-smoking parents. Their arteries also showed signs of premature aging of more than three years compared to children of nonsmokers. The researchers wrote, “There must be continued efforts to reduce smoking among adults to protect young people and to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease across the population.”

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Study Points to Chiropractic for Improved Infant Sleep

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hildren not sleeping through the night is not only stressful on the child but on parents and caretakers. A pilot study conducted by Joyce Miller and Matts Klemsdal evaluated whether routine chiropractic care in infants had also improved the patients’ sleep pattern.

Sleep problems are measured by the time it takes the child to settle down, the amount of consecutive sleep hours the child accumulates and the quality of sleep. According to Sterling Heights based Dr. Aaron R. Rice, D.C., “In many cases, a disturbed sleep pattern is usually also accompanied by an infant’s excessive crying.”

Dr. Rice points to a pilot study published this year in the Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics. In the study, 116 infants, who were in chiropractic care for various health challenges, were rated on their sleep behavior during their care. Of the infants, only 10 percent had initially come to the chiropractor because of sleep disturbances, while the majority of the children received chiropractic care for excessive crying.

The parents were asked to complete a questionnaire on their child’s sleep pattern after the 1st, 4th and 7th visit to the chiropractor on the amount of hours the child slept, the quality of sleep and the time it took for the child to fall asleep.

The data was analyzed and showed a significant improvement in the children’s sleep pattern after the adjustments. After the 1st visit, almost 40 percent of infants slept deeper. That percentage jumped to more than 60 percent after the 7th visit.

The percentage of children who had difficulty falling asleep fell from more than 65 percent after the 1st visit to just over 22 percent after the 7th visit. Most children had received adjustments to the upper cervical spine.

Reference: “Can Chiropractic Care Improve Infants’ Sleep?” by Joyce Miller and Matts Klemsdal, Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics, Volume 9, No. 1, 2008.

Dr. Aaron Rice practices at Journey to Health, LLC, 34770 Dequindre Rd., Sterling Heights. For more information on the study, call Dr. Rice at 586-264-9470. Visit their website: Journey2HealthChiro.com or Facebook.com/JourneyToHealth.

SUN’S RAYS MAY HELP HEART

In addition to triggering vitamin D production, the sun may have other health benefits. University of Edinburgh researchers studied 24 healthy volunteers that used lamps that produce ultraviolet A (UVA) light mimicking the sun’s UVA rays, compared with similar lamps that only produce heat. Two sessions under the UVA lamps significantly lowered blood pressure and boosted nitric oxide levels in the blood. The latter is linked to better circulation. The scientists concluded that the combined effect may help prevent heart disease.

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Healthiest U.S. Metro Areas in 2014 The American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) seventh annual American Fitness Index (AFI) ranks Washington, D.C., at the top with a score of 77.3 (out of 100), followed by Minneapolis-St. Paul (73.5), Portland, Oregon (72.1) Denver (71.7) and San Francisco (71). Overall, metro areas in 25 states scored 50 or above; the two lowest-ranking hovered near 25 points. The Detroit area ranked 43rd with a score of 37.3.

“The AFI data report is a snapshot of the state of health in the community and an evaluation of the infrastructure, community assets and policies that encourage healthy and fit lifestyles. These measures directly affect quality of life in our country’s urban areas,” says Walter Thompson, Ph.D., chair of the AFI advisory board.

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Why Persistence Counts

Margo Pellegrino, a homemaker, mother of two and healthy oceans advocate from Medford Lakes, New Jersey, will begin a 1,600-mile journey from nearby Trenton to Chicago, Illinois, by outrigger canoe on August 13 as part of Blue Frontier Campaign’s ocean explorers project. During her two-month trip, she’ll meet with local environmental groups and the media to raise awareness of the urgent need to clean America’s waterways.

“All water and everything in it ends up in the ocean,” Pellegrino says. “Plastics and chemicals are particular problems, but soil runoff during floods and heavy rains also impact the ocean and marine life.” During previous paddles, Pellegrino saw firsthand the effects of dumped industrial waste in the waterways she traversed. She notes that nationally, oil rig operators have federal permits to dump 9 billion gallons of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, waste into the ocean each year.

On Pellegrino’s first trip in 2007, she paddled nearly 2,000 miles up the Atlantic Coast, from Miami, Florida, to Maine. In 2009, she partnered with the Natural Resources Defense Council to go from Miami to New Orleans, Louisiana, to build support for a Healthy Oceans Act (OnEarth.org/author/healthyoceanspaddle). In 2010, she canoed along the Pacific coastline from Seattle, Washington, to San Diego, California. Next summer, Pellegrino plans to paddle down the Mississippi River.

Some educators believe that improvements in instruction, curriculum and school environments are not enough to raise the achievement levels of all students, especially disadvantaged children.

Also necessary is a quality called “grit”, loosely defined as persistence over time to overcome challenges and accomplish big goals. Grit comprises a suite of traits and behaviors that include goal-directedness (knowing where to go and how to get there); motivation (having a strong will to achieve identified goals); self-control (avoiding distractions and focusing on the task at hand); and a positive mindset (embracing challenges and viewing failure as a learning opportunity).

A meta-study of 25 years of research by John Hattie and Helen Timperley, professors at the University of Aukland, New Zealand, has shown that giving students challenging goals encourages greater effort and persistence than providing vague or no direction. Students aren’t hardwired for these qualities, but grit can be developed through an emerging battery of evidence-based techniques that give educators a powerful new set of tools to support student success.

A famous example of the power of self-regulation was observed when preschoolers that were able to withstand the temptation of eating a marshmallow for 15 minutes to receive a second one were more successful in high school and scored about 210 points higher on their SATs later in life than those with less willpower (Tinyurl.com/Stanford MarshallowStudy).

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Doctors Order Up a Bike for Patients

Namaste Yoga embraces everyone, regardless of age, flexibility or the size of your body. Our teachers come from a variety of traditions; our students hail from all walks of life.

The Prescribe-a-Bike program (Tinyurl.com/Prescription Bikes) allows doctors at Boston Medical Center, in Massachusetts, to write low-income patients prescriptions for a one-year membership to Hubway, the city’s bike-sharing system, for $5, which is $80 less than the regular charge. A free helmet is part of the deal.

According to The Boston Globe, one in four Boston residents is obese, and Kate Walsh, chief executive of Boston Medical Center, believes the program can help.

“Regular exercise is key to combating this [obesity] trend, and Prescribe-a-Bike,” she says, “is one important way our caregivers can help patients get the exercise they need to

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Beekeeper Jim Robins, of Robins Apiaries, in St. Louis, Missouri, rents an area with a plentiful supply of white Dutch clover, and Lambert Airport views his enterprise as part of its sustainability program. O’Hare Airport, in Chicago, the first in the U.S. to install hives, is rebuilding to its full complement of 50 hives after losing about half of them to 2014’s extreme winter. It’s a project that could be a model for airports everywhere—using inaccessible scrubland to do something revolutionary, like supporting a local food system. One hundred foods make up 90 percent of a human diet, and bees pollinate 71 of them.

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Obtaining water via repeated trips to the nearest source is extremely timeconsuming and what’s collected is often highly contaminated and harmful to drink.

Also, this task is commonly carried out by females, putting them in danger of sexual harassment or worse enroute.

The towers, inspired by the native warka tree, are a vertical bamboo system that harvests potable, clean water from the air through condensation, using a fog-harvesting fabric that can collect up to 25 gallons of safe drinking water per day. Each tower costs about $550, and can be built in a few days by village residents using locally available materials.

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Eco Strategies for Back-to-School Prep Families preparing for the coming school year will welcome easy ways to stretch the budget while protecting the environment our kids are growing up in. n Buying new clothes can be expensive, and most of today’s synthetic fibers are petroleum-based, while toxic pesticides are commonly used to grow cotton. For healthier alternatives, check labels for clothes made from organic, low-impact or recycled materials such as organic cotton, hemp, bamboo or recycled fibers.

Inexpensive options are found in Salvation Army and other thrift store locations, as well as repurposing hand-me-downs among siblings. n Avoid buying all new school supplies.

Gently used binders and book bags can last years. Sturdy, simple backpacks skip the cost of faddish brand-name and celebrity products. For supplies that must be replenished, like paper, seek out post-consumer-

recycled options. n For lunch boxes, food containers and utensils, look for retro metal, a cloth bag and other alternatives to plastic (which can contain harmful chemicals) and glass (which can break).

Beth Terry, in her book, Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too (MyPlasticFreeLife.com), suggests searching the websites MightyNest.com and LifeWithoutPlastic.com, makers of stainless steel, naturally lacquered wood and other non-plastic, durable children’s bowls, cups, plates and utensils. n Healthy afterschool extracurricular activities today typically require driving commutes.

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Learning that Transforms Hearts and Minds Rethinking How We See Our World Changes Everything

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information—learning individually, as well as collectively, and self-organizing in order to concentrate on more complex topics. “Boeing engineers used OST to learn how to redesign airplane doors and young Egyptians used it to strategize for their Arab Spring,” as examples, comments Owen.

bulletin board of topics around tables, OST is a safe, informal venue for transformative learning.

Guided by purpose-based, shared leadership, it allows individuals focused on a specific task to freely speak their thoughts and be heard. It also encourages breakout groups to mine for more

For Owen, like Jack Mezirow, author of the paper, “Core Principles of Transformative Learning Theory,” 20th-century Brazilian educator Paulo Freire and Juanita Brown, co-founder of The World Café, learning is transformation, the keystone of life, and the essence of meaningful education. “The circle principle contains the predictability of fresh, emerging thoughts and learning that never occurred previously,” explains Owen.

He points to an experiment regarding children’s capacity for selflearning initiated by Sugata Mitra, Ph.D., the former science director of an educational technology firm in India. On the outside wall of the building where he worked, Mitra installed a computer facing a New Delhi slum where most children were unschooled and illiterate and had never seen a computer. He turned it on and told children they could play with it.

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“I agree with what Mitra surmised from his experiment—learning is emergent, which is another word for selforganizing,” remarks Owen. Like Freire, Owen likens traditional education to the “banking” method of learning, whereby the teacher passes information to students that become dependent on someone else rather than learning how to think on their own.

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transformative learning: self-reflection to critique one’s own assumptions and discourse through which they question or validate their judgments. She focuses on the roles that perception, language, reason and emotion play in a student’s learning and decision-making abilities.

“Questions and lively discussions are the basis of the class,” Arteaga says.

“We begin with a question and explore what we know, how we know it and any conclusions drawn from the process.”

Using a democratic model in which the teacher welcomes critical discussion, Arteaga and her students have mutually discovered that knowledge is not static, but has a history and changes over time. “When we first started the class, it was challenging to accept that in many situations there is no right or wrong, just relativity and a matter of perception. We don’t really know anything for certain,” she remarks.

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tered in Petaluma, California. She codeveloped the tools, practices and 22 lessons in the pioneering organization’s Worldview Explorations (WE) project.

Founded on 40 years of IONS research, WE engages everyone in age-appropriate ways in reflecting upon long-held assumptions and how beliefs create the lens they see through, ultimately improving how they understand and respond to the world.

“When individuals understand the power of offering their story and are open to the worldview stories of others, they no longer focus attention on differences and limitations,” says Petersen.

“They realize that everyone has their own truth.”

“WE’s transformative learning experiences draw from the heart and soul of individuals, rather than stuffing heads with ideas and perspectives, which serves them well as they embody and apply these tools and practices in their daily lives.”

She cites a particularly powerful moment for a group of young people she worked with. “A student was killed in a drive-by shooting two weeks before their certification. The transformative moment came when they said that their new awareness and capacity for compassion and understanding would not allow them to seek revenge. Instead, they chose to save lives in their communities using their new skills.”

of a small or large group can become apparent,” says Brown. After several rounds of conversation on one or more topics, participants offer their harvest of key insights, learning and opportunities for action with the full group gathered to reflect together on their discoveries.

“World Café provides an environment in which you are comfortably drawn forward by the questions you are asking together. When enough diversity is present, varied perspectives are offered and people feel listened to and free to make their contribution,” observes Brown.

What participants learn in this setting creates the climate of conditions that support the kinds of transformations

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I know something in the collective, as well as the individual, has been evoked, so that something never before imagined becomes present and available.”

Transformative learning has been compared to a sea journey without landmarks. Adventurous individuals that are open to traversing its highly engaging processes can emerge as autonomous thinkers, capable of contributing fresh, new ideas that just might transform the world we live in.

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Cures in the Kitchen Dr. Mark Hyman is Fed Up with Our National Health Crisis

by Judith Fertig

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n the groundbreaking new documentary film, Fed Up, Dr. Mark Hyman prescribes a major overhaul of the diets of all family members in communities across America to prevent far-reaching unwanted consequences. Hyman practices functional medicine, which takes a whole-system approach to treating chronic illnesses by identifying and addressing their root causes, starting with poor diet. He is also the bestselling author of a series of books based on The Blood Sugar Solution.

What has your experience with Fed Up shown you about the root cause of many diseases?

In Fed Up, I met with a family of five to talk with them about their health and understand the roots of their family crisis of morbid obesity, pre-diabetes, renal failure, disability, financial stress and hopelessness. Rural South Carolina, where they live, is a food desert with nearly10 times as many fast-food and convenience stores as supermarkets.

The family’s kitchen was also a food desert, with barely a morsel of real food. There were no ingredients to make real food—only pre-made factory science projects sold in cans and boxes with unpronounceable, unrecognizable ingredient lists.

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to find a way out, but didn’t have the knowledge or skills. They lived on food stamps and fast food and didn’t know how to navigate a grocery aisle, shop for real food, read a label, equip a kitchen or cook nutritious meals.

Their grandmother has a garden, but never taught her children how to grow food, even though they live in a temperate rural area.

What results did the family see when they changed their eating habits?

I got the whole family cooking, washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and touching real food—onions, garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, salad greens, even asparagus.

After 12 months, the mother had lost 100 pounds and was off of blood pressure medication, and because the father had lost 45 pounds, he finally qualified for a kidney transplant. The son originally lost 40 pounds, but because he was stuck in a toxic food environment at school and only able to get a job at a fast-food eatery, he gained much of it back. I’m happy to report that he is now working to get back on track.

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ed sugar. Sugar calories act differently from fat or protein calories in the body.

Sugar calories drive food addiction, storage of belly fat, inflammation and fatty liver (now the number one reason for liver transplants). They also disrupt appetite control, increasing hunger and promoting overeating, and are biologically addictive. Sugar calories are the major contributor to heart attacks, strokes, cancer, dementia and Type 2 diabetes. Sugar is a root cause behind the tripling of obesity rates in children since the 1970s.

As just one example illustrating government policy culprits, although poor people are disproportionately affected by obesity, the food industry vigorously opposes any efforts to limit the use of food stamps for soda. Every year, the U.S. government pays for $4 billion in soda purchases by the poor (10 billion servings annually) on the front end, and then pays billions more on the back end through Medicaid and Medicare to treat related health consequences that include obesity and diabetes.

What are the consequences if we don’t attack the problem of poor diet now?

The costs of a poor diet are staggering: At the present rate, by 2040, 100 percent of the nation’s federal budget will go for Medicare and Medicaid. The federal debt soars as our unhealthy kids fall heir to an achievement gap that limits America’s capacity to compete in the global marketplace. At the same time, having 70 percent of young people unfit for military service weakens national security.

In a detailed scientific analysis published in The New England Journal of Medicine, a group of respected scientists reviewing all the data affecting projected life spans concluded that today’s children are the first generation of Americans ever that will live sicker and die younger than their parents.

Health issues due to poor diet comprise a national crisis. They threaten our future, not just for those fat and sick among us, but all of us.

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ust because diabetes "runs in your family" or your sugar level is going in the wrong direction doesn't mean you cannot change this. Perhaps you have already changed your diet and started moderate exercise. This may not always be the full answer. Maybe it’s not the right diet or maybe the diet is not where the problem is. There are multiple factors that influence your blood sugar level: nutrition, activity, stress, sleep, medication and environmental factors.

Ever wonder how you got to this point in the first place? How did it happen that you started having problems with your blood sugar? You see, you need to ask better questions. Not what drug should be used to lower your blood sugar but "how can I get myself out of this blood sugar problem?"

When you eat, your food is digested and absorbed and eventually the sugar goes into the bloodstream.

Insulin is needed to get the sugar out of the bloodstream and inside the cell. But that’s not all that is needed. Multiple minerals are needed for the insulin and sugar to hook together to get inside the cell.

Zinc is a mineral that is needed for synthesis, storage and secretion of insulin. If you take an acid blocker there is a good chance you are Zinc deficient. You need your stomach acid to absorb zinc. The mineral chromium helps insulin attach to cell receptors whereby increasing sugar uptake into the cell. And, you guessed it, low stomach acid will also interfere with chromium absorption. In addition, if you are athletic and/or sweat a lot, then you have increased need for chromium.

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Schools that rock Innovators Blaze Creative Paths

by Sandra Murphy

Creative educational initiatives offer more flexible programs of study than traditional institutions. First introduced into the United States in the latter part of the 20th century, today there are thousands of such facilities operating according to their own lights. Yet many share certain distinguishing characteristics including emphasis on close studentteacher relationships, diverse experiential learning and development of student decision-making skills aided by peer and parental support.

All aim to prepare and equip students for future success both inside and outside the classroom.

Montessori

At age 3, kids at the Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School, in Maryland,

are gaining early math and motor skills, plus an appreciation for healthy foods, in unique and innovative ways. “The chil-

dren roll out a long mat containing 1,000 beads that they use to learn to count by twos, fours and 10s,” says Jenny Smolen, development coordinator and grant writer for the school. “When it’s time for multiplication and division, they’re prepared.”

The school is located in a food desert—fresh, unprocessed food isn’t readily available—so the kids plant seeds to grow in pots until it’s time to transplant them to the garden. “Before the seed-to-table program, the kids didn’t know what fresh tasted like. Now they go home and ask for vegetables for dinner,” says Smolen.

The school also has six chickens that supply fresh eggs, and two beehives produced 100 pounds of honey last year that was sold to raise funds. The school is free of charge to Baltimore city students chosen by lottery. Currently, 330 students from diverse backgrounds ages 3 through 13 attend, with 1,000 names on the waiting list.

Waldorf

Waldorf School alumna Jocelyn Miller, an account manager at Matter Communications, drives 45 minutes from Newburyport, Massachusetts, to take her three children to The Waldorf School at Moraine Farms, in Beverly.

“On bad weather days, I wonder why I make the drive, but the smiles when we arrive are worth it,” she says. There, her children spend time outdoors regardless of the weather. Indoors, they draw illustrations to bolster lessons on history and geography.

Second-graders work in three-hour blocks of time, rather than the traditional 45 minutes. Fifth-grade students recently spent three weeks studying Greek mythology. Older students play in an or-

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chestra and learn German and Spanish.

They also knit; the craft builds manual dexterity and helps children learn to plan, correct mistakes, be creative, visualize the finished product and mindfully create something useful or decorative.

Middle school and high school students at the Waldorf School of Garden City, in New York, universally participate in seasonal sports—baseball, softball, basketball and soccer. The emphasis on the values of teamwork and sportsmanship complement development of skills. The school’s policy is, “You don’t have to be a superstar to get playing time,” noting that the quality of athletic teams is consistently strong.

The school also brings some green into the city with a horticultural program that fully cultivates a quarteracre field. Its steady harvest of fruits, vegetables, herbs and grains includes lettuce, beans, spinach, broccoli, kale, corn, oregano, thyme, rosemary, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. A new greenhouse keeps produce growing through winter months.

Students at Conservatory Prep High School, in Davie, Florida, were tasked with finding a way to walk on water in order to explore principles of flotation and buoyancy. After researching and experimenting with each of a series of materials, they analyzed what went wrong, worked to fix it and then tried again. “We did the testing at our onsite pool,” says Wendy Weiner, Ed.D., the school’s founder and principal and a Waldorf alumna. “We saw some pretty funny results, but they eventually invented a pair of shoes that worked. Of course, they were pretty big shoes.”

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Developing concentration through uninterrupted holistic learning, they strive to light a student’s desire to learn.

“We’re idealists with tools, embracing classrooms that aren’t teachercentered,” says Mangrulkar of the Lakes Area Commerce Township and Bloomfield Maples locations. “Children are natural learners, teachers within themselves. They develop knowledge levels naturally in an orderly and sequential manner, intrinsically motivated when surrounded by activity cycles.”

“Tremendous ambiance and peacefulness” is how she describes her classrooms. Students prepare for important life events, like learning to read through activities focused on left-to-right movement and eye work. After-school yoga engages everyone.

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Two Macomb Intermediate School District programs enrich older students in the county-partnered 21 public school districts, says Chief Academic Officer Judy Pritchett. The International Baccalaureate Program is a 100-yearold educational mainstay, formerly only available to diplomats’ children. It allows advanced university placement through testing following rigorous curriculum during grades 9-12. The Early College of Macomb, a step up from high-school/college dual enrollments, provides Macomb Community College classes for 11th graders through their senior years, then adds a 13th year of learning. When completed, students receive high school diplomas simultaneously with Associates Degrees.

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“Macomb districts strive overall to now provide handheld technology for each student, despite any funding challenges,” said Pritchett. “Rigorous instruction, as well as individual classroom attention, are additional goals.”

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ental caries (tooth decay) is the opportunity to identify problems early single most common chronic child- before they escalate into larger, more hood disease – 5 times more common expensive problems to treat.” than asthma and 7 times more common An excellent option to combat and than hay fever. Recent studies have also help prevent tooth decay is the placeshown a link between oral disease and ment of sealants in your child’s teeth. low birth weight, cardiovascular dis- Sealants are usually applied to the ease, respiratory infection, back teeth to help protect the and diabetes. All of this grooves and pits of these teeth reinforces what we have all that can be hard to clean and known for a long time – the are prone to developing cavihealth of your mouth affects ties. A sealant is a plastic mateyour overall health. rial that is applied to the teeth, The good news is tooth dehardens, and provides a barrier cay can be prevented with against plaque and other harmself-care (daily brushing ful substances. Sealants should and flossing), sealants, and be applied to the 1st and 2nd regular visits to your dentist permanent molars and approfor professional care. priate premolars as soon as possible after they erupt (usu So, how does poor oral health affect your child’s learning or ally after 6 years of age). “At our practice, performance in school? Dental disease we are committed to practicing dentistry is one of the top causes of absenteeism with a biological and biocompatible apamong elementary school children. In proach,” says Dr Heather. “Because of a recent report, The Office of the U.S. this philosophy, we place only BPA-free Surgeon General called dental and oral sealants in our patient’s mouths.” diseases a “silent epidemic.” The report “Many people are not aware that stated that nearly 52 million hours of poor oral health can have serious effects school are lost each year due to dental- on overall health. I have often heard related illness. The symptom that goes people say, ‘Oh, they’re just baby teeth, hand-in-hand with dental disease is pain. they’ll fall out anyway.’ What they don’t Pain from oral disease will keep students realize is that if you have tooth decay from concentrating and learning to their early in childhood, you have a good prefullest. “Any kind of pain or discomfort dictor of future decay,” says Dr. Heather. around the head will be a big distraction “Establish good oral health habits early,” and keep their mind from focusing on the she continued. “When your child’s first tasks at hand, like math, science, English, tooth comes in you can wipe it with a history, etc.,” says Heather Pranzarone washcloth or begin brushing. You can Stratton, DDS, a family and cosmetic also begin using toothpaste, without dentist in Shelby Township. “Pain and fluoride, when their first tooth has come swelling are both symptoms of severe in. However, only use a pea-sized pordisease. Sadly, these severe cases are tion on the brush and press it into the common in our classrooms,” Dr. Heather bristles so your child won’t eat it. And, added. when the gaps between your child’s teeth

What can we do to improve our close, it’s important to start flossing. Serve children’s oral health? Caring for your as a good role model by practicing good mouth requires daily attention, as well oral health care habits yourself. Check as visits to the dentist office for profes- your child’s mouth for any signs of gum sional care on a regular basis – every disease, including bleeding gums, swol6 months. Remember, tooth decay is len and bright red gums, gums that are preventable. That is why it is vital that all receding away from the teeth and bad children start seeing a dentist at an early breath. Let’s all work together to ensure age. According to the recommendations that nothing, including tooth decay and of the American Academy of Pediatric gum disease, is standing in our children’s Dentistry, the first visit to the dentist way of getting the most out of the classshould be when the first tooth comes in, room.” usually between 6 and 12 months of age.

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“It gives kids the freedom to explore, learn and discover,” Parnell adds. “This is how you grow a lifelong learner.”

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Un-schooling, another pioneering approach, is a method of homeschooling in which children pursue areas that interest them, eat foods they enjoy, rest when needed, choose friends of all ages or none at all and engage their world in unique, powerful and self-directed ways. Suzanne Strisower, a life and career coach in Oroville, California, has written a commoncore, standards-based curriculum for un-schoolers. “It’s a yearlong program for ages 15 and up designed to enable a student to realize his career path and life’s purpose,” she says.

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“There’s an explosion in online learning, too,” observes Bob Bowdon, executive director of nonprofit Choice Media, an education news service at ChoiceMedia.tv, produced in New York City. School kids in some states are able to opt out of a class at school if they feel the teaching style is holding them back, instead tapping online teachers available in a virtual school setting.

Louisiana’s Department of Education’s Jump Start program partners high schools and local companies to offer students one-day-a-week internships apprenticing in trades. “It’s real-world, on-the-job training,” says Bowdon.

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Day Care Goes Green What’s Good for Kids is Good for the World

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ith children especially susceptible to germs, chemical sensitivities and allergens, it makes sense to ensure that the child-friendliness of day care facilities extends to their ecological integrity.

When Denise Adusei, of New York City, was unable to find a preschool that included all the criteria she sought, she decided to create and direct Peartree Preschool, a yearround day care facility for 2-to-5-year-olds. “An eco-friendly day care environment is more than nontoxic paint, organic food and unscented soaps. It’s what you don’t see, as well,” says Adusei.

“We first looked for a building with lots of natural light near Central Park. Manhattan has a high rate of allergens, so we went ahead with a thorough environmental inspection on what looked like an ideal building,” recalls Adusei.

Inspectors pulled tiles from the floor, opened walls to check for mold and collected samples. “When they discovered signs of an old oil spill in the basement, we knew it was an unsafe place for children. We kept looking until we found the right building with large windows, near the park and environmentally safe,” she says, noting that her own kids now attend Peartree.

Workplace coach Paul E. McGinniss, who also blogs at NewYorkGreenAdvocate.com, says, “Creating a garden onsite and connecting with local farmers or CSAs [community supported agriculture] to provide healthy, fresh foods is a great way to educate kids via a learning activity. New York’s Hudson Valley, where I live, has a farm to school movement. Everyone should know where their food comes from,” he says, echoing another day care cornerstone.

In Madison, Connecticut, Tina Pascoe, a registered nurse, attorney and health consultant, co-founded Nurses for Day Care, a nationwide program. The staff finds that many children are sensitive to dye additives in mustard or ketchup, certain oils in soap, paint or cleaning fumes and fire-retardant chemicals embedded in new rugs and carpeting.

“We push for the whole school to go green, not just the classroom, with the sensitive or allergic child in mind,” she says. “We’re willing to do whatever it takes, like providing special menus, banning perfumes and smoking, and only using disinfectant wipes or bleach during nighttime cleaning.”

Pascoe personally works with about 80 facilities throughout the state.

The Cottages at Michaels Learning Center, in Sarasota, is Florida’s first school to earn a Level Three Green School and green infant care certification from the National Green School Coalition and operates the city’s only certified green infant care program. Children from 6 weeks through kindergarten benefit. The school even conducts regular radon testing.

Owner and Director Michelle Ireland assesses, “It’s cause and effect. One of the things we teach the children is how our actions have an impact on the world.”

Mark Stedelbauer, vice president of marketing at eWater Advantage, in Raleigh, North Carolina, strives to inform day care administrators about the value of using electrolyzed water instead of cleansers. An electrical current that runs through a blend of ordinary tap water and minerals changes the basic nature of water. A lower pH creates a disinfecting solution; a higher pH results in a degreaser. Both solutions clean and kill Get Her Latest Book!

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The daycares she had worked in used a 50:50 bleach-water solution, and the smell would be so strong it literally "made her eyes water." One center she worked at offered a "healthy" lunch of hot dogs, white buns, canned corn and canned peaches, then advertised it as “fresh” and “nutritious.”

When she opened Green Garden Child Development Center in Madison Heights she set out to create a unique environment that would be free of the toxins and chemicals found in typical daycare centers.

“We have made it our mission to use the safest cleaning and body care products. We utilize local made Detroit Organics as our cleaning solution for toys, equipment and floors; Dr. Bronner’s pure castile soap is used in soap dispensers, Honest brand diapers and wipes are offered for parents who chose to use disposables, and coconut oil is our diaper ointment,” explains

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Everything at the center from eating to cleaning, playing to learning is carefully planned to be as natural and earth friendly as possible. In 2012 The Green Garden received an endorsement from the Children’s Environmental Health Network (CEHN) for being an “eco-healthy child care program.”

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Creative Minds Learning Centers’ six locations are recognized by the Oregon Program of Quality as among the top 25 schools in the state. They buy renewable energy from wind, solar and biomass sources. At the school, they compost, plant sustainable gardens, collect rainwater and recycle.

Nature preschools in the U.S., nearly 30 sites and growing, use a community nature center as a regular part of their learning program (Tinyurl.com/NaturePreschools). Generally, the children are outdoors for 45 to 90 minutes per day, weather permitting, and flexible activities allow them to investigate their own interests safely. Daily explorations build valuable skills like observation, sorting and experimentation.

Children experiencing green day care see firsthand how healthy, environmentally sound choices can help make their present and future safe. Telling their parents about their school experiences is a natural bonus.

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Food allergies and sensitivities can suppress the immune system by increasing inflammation in the body and call for consultation with a health specialist.

“Whenever there is extra inflammation, the body has less available energy to keep the immune system functioning as well as it should,” says Dr. Fred Pescatore, a New York author of The Allergy & Asthma Cure. “It’s like putting the wrong type of gasoline in the car; it hinders your performance.”

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the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, kids that ate the most fruit had a 38 percent lower risk of cancer later in life. Berries, cherries, plums and pomegranates are among the most powerful immune-boosting fruits.

For veggies, eat more dark leafy greens, tomatoes, carrots and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower.

Also emphasize whole grains and healthy fats such as those found in nuts, seeds and avocado, advises Fuhrman.

Sugar-laden calories depress the infection-fighting activity of white blood cells, says Dr. Alan R. Gaby, of Concord, New Hampshire, author of the textbook, Nutritional Medicine.

Even natural sweeteners such as honey and juice have similar effects when consumed in excess, he says. Try healthy options like pomegranate and kiwi fruit salad; trail mix with raw almonds; dried cranberries and air-popped popcorn; and hummus with red pepper strips and baby carrots for dipping.

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Probiotics can enhance immune function in children by stimulating white blood cells and reducing inflammation, says Gary B. Huffnagle, Ph.D., a University of Michigan Medical School immunology research professor and author of The Probiotics Revolution. They are especially protective against allergies, diarrhea and respiratory tract infection.

Start with yogurt: Serve with cereal; mix with mashed bananas and freeze in ice cube trays for a cool treat; or make smoothies with unsweetened, non-dairy yogurt and frozen berries.

Or consider a Lactobacillus acidophilus supplement; aim for 5 billion CFUs per day of Lactobacillus or bifidobacterium.

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), an ayurvedic herb, boosts immunity by supporting and balancing adrenal function, says Dr. John Douillard, Ph.D., a Boulder, Colorado, chiropractor, ayurvedic physician and author of Perfect Health for Kids. The adrenal glands produce cortisol, and overproduction of this “fight-or-flight” hormone can dampen immunity.

Ashwagandha is particularly helpful for preventing colds and can also be used when kids are stressed or tired. For children ages 6 to 12, give 500 milligrams per day with breakfast; children over 12 can take 1,000 mg a day.

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“Puberty and adolescence are marked by dramatic shifts in and surges of hormones,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of Sebastopol, California, co-author of Feeling Fat, Fuzzy, or Frazzled? “This is monumental, as far as the developing immune system is concerned. As the immune system is directly linked to hormonal in-

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hether donning colorful tutus or making a marathon a girls’ day out, the current running scene is attracting a broader group of fitness-seekers mindful of the enhanced benefits of a more well-rounded approach. Rather than pursuing fierce competition and personal bests, these runners are focusing on social bonding and overall well-being, likely boosting their fitness success.

Two main factors are fueling what’s shaping up as a new running boom: women and social media. “The first running-boom era was male-centric and competitive,” observes Ryan Lamppa, of Running USA. He’s referring to the 1970s, when, largely thanks to 1972 Summer Olympic marathon gold medal winner Frank Shorter and The Complete Book of Running, by James Fixx, many were inspired to hook up Walkmans, lace up sneakers and train for distance races. “Today’s running boom is femalecentric, much bigger and more focused on health and fitness and completion, rather than competition.”

Forget elapsed running time; just cross the finish line and have fun doing it, seems to be a growing mantra.

Women’s participation hit an all-time high in recent years, comprising 56 percent of the more than 15.5 million runners finishing U.S. races sanctioned

by Running USA in 2012 and 61 percent of U.S. half-marathoners in 2013.

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Chertok can personally testify to the benefits of camaraderie. “It’s just like if a married couple got stuck in a storm and had to brave the elements; the act of doing something challenging together is very bonding.”

Simply joining a recreational running group—also increasingly popular and often social media-driven—can bolster success. “When a bunch of individuals work together to pursue a common goal, they are incentivized by the group,” Chertok remarks. “You’ll run at a faster clip or go a longer distance if you are with a group, because each runner values the group and doesn’t want to let members down.”

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and more in tune with their health overall, and that’s definitely a driving force,” Lamppa says.

Couple the female factor with social media-driven, nontraditional race events and the result is explosive.

“Events are fun, community-centered and sometimes charity-driven,” Lamppa says of the many innovations, from paint-splashing 5Ks to mud-slinging obstacle course action, which attracted 4 million entrants last year.

Boosts Bonding

These trends could indicate America’s collective progress toward fitness as studies show the social factor plays a huge motivational role in participation.

“I think running adherence strengthens when there is accountability and social support,” remarks Englewood, New Jersey, sports psychologist Greg Chertok, citing a meta-analysis of data in Sport & Exercise Psychology Review that backs his notion.

For example, such social exercise events inspire happiness. “If you are physically close to someone that is happy, eager and optimistic, you are naturally going to share those feelings,” explains Chertok, who is also a spokesman for the American College of Sports Medicine. “Just through social connectedness alone, you’ll gain boosted performance and mood.”

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Mixing things up can also improve running performance and decrease risks of injury, enhancing long-term staying power. One study found that eight weeks of simple strength-training exercises by conditioned runners boosted their running performances over their conditioned, but non-strength-training peers, as noted in the Health & Fitness Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine.

As for injury prevention, everybody, regardless of sport, needs to cross-train, advises Mindy Caplan, a wellness coach in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “In any sport that you engage in, you end up working certain muscles the same way all the time. Then those tighter muscles start to pull on the joints and without stretching, you end up with problems.” Moving the body in different ways helps, and working on stretching and flexibility can elongate muscles and protect tendons and joints.

“The new runner of this second running boom has much more information about training, health and fitness, and injury prevention,” says Lamppa, who occasionally cross-trains by biking and includes some yoga-related stretching as part of his regular routine. “You have to have balance in your running as in your life. If you can get to that point, you will get a very positive response from your body and mind.”

Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

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by Debra Melani Well-conditioned runners focus on diet, particularly when health foods can put some punch in their pace.

Registered Dietician Kelly Pritchett, Ph.D., a University of Georgia assistant professor of sports nutrition and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, shares benefits of two foods that are currently popular with runners.

Tart cherries are loaded with flavonoids, antioxidants with powerful anti-inflammatory effects. One study of runners in the Hood to Coast 197mile relay race from Mount Hood to Seaside, Oregon, found that cherry juice notably decreased muscle damage and soreness in runners compared with a group imbibing a placebo drink. The runners drank 10.5 ounces of Montmorency cherry juice twice a day for seven days prior to the race and every eight hours on race day (Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition). Make sure juices are 100 percent cherry juice.

Beet roots contain nitrates, vasodilators that relax the blood vessels, allowing them to pump more efficiently and increase exercise efficiency.

Researchers found that runners eating beets rather than a placebo ran an average of 3 percent faster. According to the study, published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 200 grams of baked beetroots or an equivalent nitrate dose from other vegetables should be consumed one hour before exercise. Nitrates are also found in spinach, broccoli, fennel, leeks and celery.

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We love our seafood, a delicious source of lean protein. The latest data reports U.S. annual consumption to be more than 4.8 billion pounds of it, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with the average American eating 3.5 ounces of seafood a week. About half of the catch is wild-caught and half farmed. How do we know which fish and shellfish are safe to eat and good for ocean ecology?

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he best approach is to choose seafood carefully. Oil spills, waste runoff and other environmental disasters can compromise the quality of seafood with toxic contaminants like mercury and other heavy metals and industrial, agricultural and lawn chemicals. These pollutants can wash out from land to sea (and vice versa). As smaller fish that have eaten pollutants are eaten by larger ones, contaminants accumulate and concentrate. Large predatory fish like swordfish and sharks end up with the most toxins.

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natives to overfished species such as sea bass and Atlantic cod. These newto-us, wild-caught fish can be delicious, sustainable and healthy.

Choices Good for Oceans

An outstanding resource for choosing well-managed caught or farmed seafood in environmentally responsible ways is Seafood Watch, provided through California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Information on the most sustainable varieties of seafood is available in a printed guide, updated twice a year. The pocket guide or smartphone app provides instant information at the seafood counter and restaurant table. Online information at SeafoodWatch.org and via the app is regularly updated.

The Blue Ocean Institute, led by MacArthur Fellow and ecologist Carl Safina, Ph.D., supports ocean conservation, community economics and global peace by steering consumers and businesses toward sustainably fished seafood. It maintains a data base on 140 wild-caught fish and shellfish choices at BlueOcean.org.

Hoki, for instance, might have a green fish icon for “relatively abundant” and a blue icon for “sustainable and well-managed fisheries,” but also be red-flagged for containing levels of mercury or PCBs that can pose a health risk for children. As species become overfished, rebound or experience fluctuating levels of contaminants, their annual ratings can change.

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To help make choosing easier, Seafood Watch has now joined with the Harvard School of Public Health to also advise what’s currently safe to eat. Entries on their list of “green” fish, which can shift annually, are low in mercury, good sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and caught or farmed responsibly.

If the top-listed fish and shellfish aren’t locally available, look for the Seafood Safe label, started by EcoFish company founder and President Henry Lovejoy, which furnishes at-a-glance consumption recommendations based upon tests for contaminants. Labels display a number that indicates how many four-ounce servings of the species a woman of childbearing age can safely eat per month. (Find consumption recommendations for other demographics at SeafoodSafe.com.) Expert-reviewed independent testing of random samples of the fish currently monitors mercury and PCB levels. Lovejoy advises that other toxins will be added to the testing platform in the future.

“My dream is to have all seafood sold in the U.S. qualify to bear the Seafood Safe label, because consumers deserve to know what they’re eating,” says Lovejoy. “We need to be a lot more careful in how we use toxic chemicals and where we put them.”

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SUPERB SEAFOOD According to Seafood Watch and the Harvard School of Public Health, the Super “Green” list includes seafood with low levels of mercury (below 216 parts per billion [ppb]) and at least 250 milligrams per day (mg/d) of the recommended daily consumption of omega-3 essential fatty acids. It also must be classified as a Best Choice for being caught or farmed in environmentally responsible ways at SeafoodWatch.org.

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n Atlantic mackerel (purse seine, U.S. and Canada) n Freshwater Coho salmon (tank system farms, U.S.) n Pacific sardines (wild-caught)

Wise seafood choices feed and sustain our families, foster a healthier seafood industry, support responsible local fisheries and keep Earth’s water resources viable.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS. n Salmon (wild-caught, Alaska) n Salmon, canned (wild-caught, Alaska) The “honorable mention” list includes seafood that contains moderate amounts of mercury and between 100 and 250 milligrams per day (mg/d) of the recommended daily consumption of omega-3s. It also must be classified as a Best Choice for being caught or farmed in environmentally responsible ways at SeafoodWatch.org.

More Healthy Choices n Albacore tuna (troll- or polecaught, U.S. or British Columbia) n Sablefish/black cod (Alaska, Canadian Pacific)

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DOG GONE SWIMMING SAFETY TIPS

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WATER DOGGIES Given a Pool or Lake, Canines Dive Into Action

by Sandra Murphy

Water sports for dogs can be done just for fun or to earn recognition. Venues range from a backyard adult or kiddie pool to a lake, river or ocean. All offer healthful exercise for canine bodies and brains.

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ome dogs seem born to swim, while others learn to love it and a few make entertaining spectators. It all depends on temperament, breed and body style plus energy and confidence levels, as well as training.

Not all dogs love to swim, says Eileen Proctor, a pet lifestyle expert in Denver, Colorado, so proceed cautiously.

“One of the first things to do is buy a properly fitted life jacket that keeps his head out of the water,” she counsels. “Once he is used to wearing it, train him to use steps [like in a pool] to walk into and out of the water every time.”

Michelle Yue, a professional dog trainer in Washington, D.C., takes her dog, Max, to a dog-specific pool twice a month. At the Canine Fitness Center, in Annapolis, Maryland, Max swims in one pool while canine buddies paddle in another. To prevent possible squabbles, company policy allows only same-household dogs to swim in the same pool.

“Max is a fetching maniac in the water,” remarks Yue. “He doesn’t like to dive, but if his ball sinks, he’ll go after it. It’s low-impact, high-exercise playtime and the only thing I know that will wear out a 2-year-old German shepherd pup.”

The skill of directed retrieval can be described as advanced fetching. Several toys or dumbbells are placed on the bottom of the pool and the handler tells the dog which item to retrieve. Nautical nosework is the most challenging—five floating objects like tennis balls or dummies are launched into the water by another person. The dog must then find, indicate and retrieve the one ball his person has handled.

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irst, check if area community pools allow dogs for special sessions. Many offer canine swims as fundraisers during off-season periods. Make sure the pet is sociable and wears a life jacket.

The best swimmers include breeds used in water rescue or retrieval, such as the Newfoundland, Labrador retriever, Portuguese water dog, poodle and spaniel, as opposed to those with shorter snouts and airways. The stocky bodies and shorter legs of Scotties and dachshunds are also less conducive to water play.

Dr. Jules Benson, vice president of Veterinary Services at Petplan Pet Insurance, in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, gives three key safety tips: Be alert for signs of tiredness, like trouble staying afloat or struggling to catch their breath; watch for vomiting, diarrhea or fever due to harmful bacteria in some waterways; and don’t let dogs drink from the ocean. Ingested salt water can unbalance electrolytes and lead to dehydration, brain damage, kidney failure and even death.

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agility exercise, the dog swims a circle around his owner as a prelude to both of them swimming a synchronized, zigzag course between floating markers before returning to their starting positions.

Ernie, a 95-pound Labrador retriever that lives with Sierra Prause, a marketing assistant, and Jaron Clinton, a search engine content marketer, in Phoenix, Arizona, rides in the storage area of Clinton’s kayak. Ernie came to them at age 4 and has always loved to jump in and swim alongside his owners. “Ernie’s claim to fame is fetching two tennis balls at once,” says Prause. “He wasn’t allowed in the pool at his former home, and now revels in taking a cooling dip after his twice-aday walks.”

Maria Schultz, author of How to SUP with Your Pup, enjoys stand up paddleboarding with her Australian shepherds, Riley and Kona, on rivers near her home in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She and Riley learned together in the living room. “I brought the board home and taught Riley how to hop on and off, where to sit or lie on the board, and to relax,” she relates.

“I forgot the living room floor stood still.

Riley was surprised when he got on the board on the river to find that it moved.”

Riley was a good sport about it; within a week, he knew how to ride along.

Kona took several months to get the hang of it. “Have patience, make it fun and all positive,” Schultz advises.

“Know what motivates your dog. Riley works for food, Kona for praise.”

For the more adventurous, Loews Coronado Bay Resort, in San Diego, offers one-hour surfing lessons for canine guests. Taught by Coronado Surfing Academy instructors, the only requirement is that a dog enjoys water.

Of course, board shorts and a bandana are also provided so that Fido gets the full surfer dude experience.

Enjoying warm weather and cool water with man’s best friend provides perfect fun for these dog days of summer.

water. Always ensure that dogs are well-trained to come when called and leave found items and to take a break to rehydrate and rest.

Supervise swimming dogs closely and make sure they aren’t drinking the water. If a dog hesitates to enter the water, leave his non-retractable leash on to reassure him he has assistance if needed, and stay in the pool with him.

Establish a cue for entering and leaving the pool and use it before the dog

overtires. Don’t allow a pet to climb the pool’s ladder to exit because a paw could slip, causing injury or panic.

When boating, pull into a secluded area with no running propellers, active paddling or underwater snags, and keep the pet on a non-retractable lead or trained to swim close by. Rinse fur immediately after every swim to remove chlorine, bacteria, dirt or salt, and then dry the dog’s inner and outer ears.

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Sunday, August 17 Monarch Butterfly Festival - 10am-2pm. Join us as we celebrate the Monarch Butterfly. The day will be filled with excitement and learning that will surely make you take off and fly. Stick a migration tag on a monarch’s wing then set it free ($1). See how to identify eggs, caterpillars and several types of milkweed, the caterpillars’ only food source.

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Thur 9/4 - 12-10pm: afternoon sessions, evening awards banquet to recognize top Michigan shelters; premiere of the film REDEMPTION by Nathan Winograd.

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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.

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K-9 Stray Rescue League - 11am-3pm. 2nd Sat. monthly. Pet Supplies Plus, 22 N Ortonville Rd, ORTONVILLE. 248-627-7900.

Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society Adoptions - 1st & 2nd Saturdays (5th Saturday, if applicable). PetSmart Utica, 45050 Northpointe Blvd. 586-323-7030; 3rd & 4th Saturdays. PetSmart Roseville, 32074 Gratiot Avenue. 586-294-0519 Paws Animal Rescue - 12-4pm. 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Pet Supplies Plus, 22 N Ortonville Rd, ORTONVILLE. 248-627-7900.

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 - 12pm4pm. Every other Saturday adoptions at PetcoTroy 1217 Coolidge, Bet 14-15 Mile 248 6430694 & Petco-Roseville 32074 Gratiot 13 1/2 Mile. Info: Homefurever, Marilyn 313-897-4931.

Adoptions - 12pm-4pm. We do adoptions each Sat. & Sunday every month. FREE. PetSmart, BRIGHTON.

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

248-360-1400.

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

Guardian Angel Animal Rescue - 1-4pm. 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Pet Supplies Plus, 1170 Walton, Rochester Hills. 248-650-5385.

Rejoiceful Animal Rescue - 3-7pm. 2nd & 4th Saturdays. Pet Supplies Plus, 42241 Garfield, Clinton Twp. 586-228-0090.

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thursday, JuLy 31 Story telling w/Dr. Lawrence Bell D.C. - 7-9pm.

Meet new and heart-centered people, listen to-or share your own-stories of healing, eat amazing food, gain fresh perspectives on the healing process immerse into the energy of community and support.

FREE. Soul Space, 210 W. University Dr Ste 6, ROCheSteR. Soul Space 855-200-7685. See ad page 9.

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.

Program includes group and individual sessions.

FREE. Call to register. The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, Ste 100 CLaRkStON 248-6256677. See ad page 14 & 16.

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Beaumont's Weight Control Program. This session explains the various aspects of our multi-disciplinary approach to weight loss and a healthier lifestyle.

Each session concludes with Q&A time. Many weight loss serices are covered by insurance so come learn how we can help you achieve and maintain your weight loss goals. FREE. Beaumont Health Center, 4949 Coolidge Hwy, ROyaL Oak. Info: 248-655-5695.

sunday, august 3 MeLt hand & Foot intensive - 2-3pm. Erase pain and tension in your hands, feet, neck and low back brought on by everyday stress, overuse and aging with this self-treatment. $ 15. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CheSteRFieLD. Theresa May 586949-5515. See ad page 54.

tuesday, august 5 VegMi Presents: Vegan 101 Cooking Class - 7pm.

Join VegMichigan for this monthly event, which will include a cooking demonstration and samples.

Long-time VegMichigan members will discuss how easy it can be to transform a standard meal to a delicious, vegan option. Registration is required at our Customer Service desk. FREE. Whole Foods Market, ROCheSteR hiLLS. 248-371-1400.

Zumba kids - 7-8pm. The ultimate dance-fi tness party for kids ages 4-11 who love loud music and rockin' it out with their friends. Age-appropriate music. All abilities. FREE . Davison Roadside Park Pavilion, 6160 Davison Road, BURtON. Genesse County Parks 810-736-7100. empowering youth Nutrition/education - 3-4pm. (also 8/6). Empowering Youth is all about food, cooking, nutrition and physical activity. Free, fun and outdoors, with some learning thrown in. Taught by nutrition educators from the Genesee ISD Health, Safety and Nutrition Team. For 6th grade+, all abilities. FREE. Davison Roadside Park Pavilion, 6160 Davison Rd, BURtON. Info: 810-736-7100.

Low Vision Support Group - 6:30-7:30pm. This group provides education, emotional support and coping skills for individuals with low vision. FREE. Beaumont Medical Center, 3535 West 13 Mile Rd, ROyaL Oak. Info: 248-655-5695.

Wednesday, august 6 Outdoor yoga - 8:15-9am. Breathe and stretch to the ever-changing beauty of Heritage Park and the serenity of nature. Outdoor Yoga classes provide a renewed practice for those with experience, and are also perfect for beginners. Bring a mat and blanket, and dress for the weather in layers. Indoors during inclement weather. $10. Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Rd, FaRMiNGtON. Heritage Park 248-536-5617.

friday, august 8 yoga in Nature - 6-7pm. Learn breathing techniques and posture control. Plan to be outdoors. Class will be held indoors in case of bad weather. Wear layered, loose, comfortable clothing. Bring your yoga mat or blanket. Some mats available. For ages 9+ all abilities. $2/participant. For Mar Nature Preserve and Arboret, 2142 N. Genesee Rd, BURtON. Pre-register by 9/10. Genesse County Parks 810736-7100. arthritis Foundation exercise Program - 10:30-

11:30am. Low-impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. The routines include gentle range-of motion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level. Outdoors if weather permits. Chairs will be used during the program. For seniors, all abilities. FREE. For Mar Nature Preserve and Arboret, 2142 N. Genesee Rd, BURTON. Genesse County Parks 810-736-7100.

Saturday, August 9 Summer Cooking Class with MicroVal - Noon.

Learn how to create vegan, organic, gluten free, recipes that are easy to prepare, and delicious! Menu: Tempeh and Cucumber Salad, Yellow Squash and Greens Salad. FREE. Space limited. Better Health Market of Novi, 42875 Grand River, Novi. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 19.

Tuesday, August 12 Food for the Heart - Part I Class - 1:30-3pm. (Part II see 8/14) This class is designed to help you learn how to lower your cholesterol or triglycerides, lower your blood pressure, better manage your diabetes or lose weight. $10. Beaumont Hospital of Royal Oak, 3601 West 13 Mile Rd, ROYAL OAK. Info: 248-655-5695.

Cooking Class - 6-7pm. Our cooking class demonstrates how to make healthful and delicious dishes for the everyday cook. During the hour-long class, you will have the opportunity to taste test at least four dishes. Receive a copy of the recipes and nutritional information. $25. Beaumont Health Center , 4949 Coolidge Hwy, ROYAL OAK. Info: 248-655-5695.

Wednesday, August 13 'Coffee Talk' Wellness Group for Women Noon-1:30pm. If you are in need of emotional support along your cancer journey, please join our women’s cancer support group for camaraderie and peer support. Feel free to bring a lunch. FREE. Assarian Cancer Center, Second floor Conference Room, 47601 Grand River Ave, NOVI. Info: 248465-4300.

Thursday, August 14 Green Lecture Series - 7pm. FREE. Whole Foods Market, Rochester Hills. 248-371-1400.

Food for the Heart - Part II Class - 9:30-11am.

(Part I see 8/12). During this class, you will learn how sodium and vitamins impact your heart–and how to make healthy decisions when dining out. $15/Couple, $10/Regular. Beaumont Hospital, 3601 West 13 Mile Road, ROYAL OAK. Info: 248-655-5695.

Monday, August 18 Living Gluten FREE - 7pm. FREE. Whole Foods Market, Rochester Hills. 248-371-1400.

Tuesday, August 19 Better Health Now and for the Future - 6:308:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN and FirstLine Therapy Program coordinator, will cover the elements and benefits of the program which focuses on food, special training and meeting your goals for a healthier life by using a personalized approach.

Program includes group and individual sessions.

FREE. Call to register. The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, Ste 100 CLARKSTON 248-6256677. See ad page 14 & 16.

Chair Yoga with Bethany Perry - 6pm. All ages, all yoga levels. Though often thought of as a class for seniors, chair yoga can be challenging and allow the student to discover the alignment of a posture in a way they never have before. FREE. Space limited.

Better Health Market, 14105 Hall Rd, Shelby Twp. RSVP 586-884-6160. See ad page 19.

Wednesday, August 20 Digestion Issues? 7- 8:15pm . Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist will discuss hidden causes of Acid Reflux, Crohn’s, Gas, Bloating, Diarrhea.

Don’t let digestive problems rule your life. Attend this seminar and learn drugless solutions. FREE. Whole Foods, Rochester Hills. Call 248879-1900 to register.

system, sinuses and adrenal glands. Space limited.

Better Health Market, 14105 Hall Rd, Shelby Twp. RSVP 586-884-6160. See ad page 19.

Wednesday, august 27 Isha Kriya: A FREE Guided Meditation - 6-7pm.

Learn a simple yet powerful 15 minute practice which creates enhanced clarity, improved health and a state of peacefulness and joy. Can be done seated.

No experience necessary. FREE. Ferndale Public Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Rd., FERNDALE. Isha Volunteer 313-451-4742. See ad page 46.

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. Vitamin Shoppe, Troy.

FREE. Call 248-879-1900 to register.

Outdoor Yoga - 8-9pm. Breathe and stretch to the ever-changing beauty of Heritage Park and the serenity of nature. Outdoor Yoga classes provide a renewed practice for those with experience, and are also perfect for beginners. Bring a mat and blanket, and dress for the weather in layers. Indoors during inclement weather. $10. Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Rd, FARMINGTON. Heritage Park 248-536-5617.

A Better Way to Shop - 11am. Spend 45 minutes with Certified Holistic Health Coach, Melinda Szwak and focus on what you will need to know in order to incorporate healthy choices into your life.

You will leave this tour understanding each section of the store and products that will have a tremendous effect on your health. FREE. Space limited. Better Health Market, 14105 Hall Rd, Shelby Twp. RSVP 586-884-6160. See ad page 19.

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Isha Kriya: A FREE Guided Meditation - 6-7pm.

Learn a simple yet powerful 15 minute practice which creates enhanced clarity, improved health and a state of peacefulness and joy. Can be done seated. No experience necessary. FREE. Whole Foods Market, Midtown-Detroit, 115 Mack Ave (Community Rm), DETROIT. Isha Volunteer 313451-4742. See ad page 46.

A Better Way to Shop - 11am. (see description for Aug. 27th event). FREE. Space limited. Better Health Market, 14105 Hall Rd, Shelby Twp. RSVP 586-884-6160. See ad page 19.

Support Group - Breathers Club - 3-4pm. This group provides information and emotional support for adults with chronic lung disease. FREE. Beaumont Health Center, Classroom 4, 4949 Coolidge Hwy, ROYAL OAK. Info: 248-655-5695.

Age-Defying Nutrition for Inner and Outer Beauty - Noon. Join Bethany Perry to look at foods and simple techniques that defy age by nourishing the brain, the body and your skin. You really are what you eat from soup to nuts. Let's discover together the secrets to Revitalize Your Inner and Outer Beauty.

FREE. Space limited. Better Health Market, 14105 Hall Rd, Shelby Twp. RSVP 586-884-6160.

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Tuesday, September 2

Isha Kriya: A FREE Guided Meditation - 6-7pm.

Learn a simple yet powerful 15 minute practice which creates enhanced clarity, improved health and a state of peacefulness and joy. Can be done seated. No experience necessary. FREE. Ohana Karate Dojo, 1070 Highland Rd, HOWELL. Isha Volunteer 313-451-4742. See ad page 46.

VegMI Presents: Vegan 101 Cooking Class - 7pm.

Join VegMichigan for this monthly event, which will include a cooking demonstration and samples.

Long-time VegMichigan members will discuss how easy it can be to transform a standard meal to a delicious, vegan option. Registration is required at our Customer Service desk. FREE. Whole Foods Market, Rochester Hills. 248-371-1400.

Saturday, August 23 Workshop for Runners/Walkers - 1-3pm.

Learn to improve your body alignment which can help to avoid & recover from injuries to the low back, hips, knees & ankles. All levels of experience. $25. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 54.

FREE Biomeridian Assessments - Noon-3pm.

Using the Biomeridian computer, Juli Johnson will give a basic mini assessment to determine gluten sensitivity particularly related to wheat, whole wheat, and whole grains. Gluten sensitivity testing will also include a quick look at the organs most commonly affected by gluten. Your digestive

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Low Vision Support Group - This group provides education, emotional support and coping skills for individuals with low vision. FREE. Beaumont Medical Center, 3535 West 13 Mile Rd, ROYAL OAK. Info: 248-655-5695.

Wednesday, September 3 Weight Control Seminar - 1-2pm. Learn about Beaumont's Weight Control Program. This session explains the various aspects of our multi-disciplinary approach to weight loss and a healthier lifestyle.

Each session concludes with Q&A time. Many weight loss serices are covered by insurance so come learn how we can help you achieve and maintain your weight loss goals. FREE. Beaumont Health

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Center, 4949 Coolidge Hwy, ROyaL Oak. Info: 248-655-5695.

Breastfeeding Class - 6-9pm. Part 1 of 2. The "how-to's" of breastfeeding, techniques and common challenges It is recommend to be taken at least four weeks prior to your due date. Second class is recommended after delivery. “Breastfeeding Basics” booklet included. $25. Henry Ford Hospital, Lower Level Conference Room, 6777 West Maple Rd, WeSt BLOOMFieLD. Info: 248-325-1000.

tuesday, september 9 Postpartum adjustment Support Group - 1011:30am. Beaumont's Parenting Program and the Tree of Hope Foundation are partners in this program. A safe and supportive environment for families dealing with postpartum adjustment issues such as if you are sleep deprived, overwhelmed, not feeling like yourself, feeling isolated, anxious, stress related to feeding issues, worried about returning to work, tearful, sad, or decreased concentration.

FREE. Beaumont Hospital PNC Center, 755 West Big Beaver Road, tROy. Info: 248-655-5695.

Cooking Class - 6:15-7:15pm. Our cooking class demonstrates how to make healthful and delicious dishes for the everyday cook. During the hour-long class, you will have the opportunity to taste test at least four dishes. Receive a copy of the recipes and nutritional information. $25. Beaumont Health Center , 4949 Coolidge Hwy, ROyaL Oak. Info: 248-655-5695.

friday, september 12 yoga in Nature - 6-7pm. Learn breathing techniques and posture control. Plan to be outdoors. Class will be held indoors in case of bad weather. Wear layered, loose, comfortable clothing. Bring your yoga mat or blanket. Some mats available. For ages 9+ all abilities. $2/participant. For Mar Nature Preserve and Arboret, 2142 N. Genesee Rd, BURtON. Pre-register by 9/10. Genesse County Parks 810736-7100. arthritis Foundation exercise Program - 10:3011:30am. Low-impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. The routines include gentle range-of motion exercises that are suitable for every fi tness level. Outdoors if weather permits. Chairs will be used during the program. For seniors, all abilities. FREE. For Mar Nature Preserve and Arboret, 2142 N. Genesee Rd, BURtON. Genesse County Parks 810-736-7100.

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New Baltimore Farmers Market - 8am-1pm.

FREE. Downtown next to Rec Center on Wash.

NeW BaLtiMORe. Warren Farmers Market - 9am-2pm. FREE. WaRReN City Square.

Birmingham Farmers Market - 9am-2pm. More than 70 booths featuring locally and regionally grown produce, garden plants and fl owers, organics, fresh prepared foods, hand crafted items and more.

FREE. Public Parking Lot 6, BiRMiNGhaM.

Springfield Farmers’ Market - 10am-2pm. June 15 thru Sept 28. Products that are naturally and locally grown. Admission FREE for shoppers. Shiawassee Basin Preserve (DaViSBURG Rd. Entrance).

Please contact Market Manager Colleen for more information. 248-249-1592. yoga in the Park - 12-1pm. Downtown New Baltimore at Burke Park for free yoga Sunday's till the end of Sept. Everyone is welcomed. Donations accepted for St. Mary's food pantry. FREE. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CheSteRFieLD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

Food addicts in Recovery anonymous – 6pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, overweight, undereating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. No dues, fees or weigh-ins.

FREE. Berkley Community Church, 2855 Wiltshire, BeRkLey. Contact Grace 586-808-2148.

FRee 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 18.

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set sequence of yoga poses developed by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, synchronizing the breath with the continuous fl ow of movement. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CheSteRFieLD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

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Better you Fitness - 9-10am. Also Tue & Thurs same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certifi ed Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $4/Class with 10-class card, $6/class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LaPeeR. 810-667-2101. See ad page 44.

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 37.

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. (2nd Mon. Sept Only).

FREE. St.John-Macomb Hospital, 12000 E. 12 Mile.

Enter Main Entrance & proceed to basement room G103C. WaRReN. Info: Ginny 586-940-1634.

Outdoor Martial arts - 10:30-11:30am. 7/7-8/25.

Can come out and get fit doing TaeKwon-Do. This will be a great introduction to basic martial arts skills. Attendees will meet at the concession stand. Bring a small blanket or towel. $8/drop in.

MetaMORa-Hadley State Park, Herd Rd. Info: Janet 810-667-2101. See ad page 44. 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.

Breath, Relax, Meditate in Motion - 6:30-8pm starting 9/16. Yang thirty-seven posture condensed 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 39.

Moonrise Kundalini - 7:45-9pm. Use breath and movement to clear subconscious patterns that no longer serve you. (Meditation and gongs) $14.

House Of Yoga, 2965 W 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

Better You Fitness - 9-10am. Also Mon & Thurs same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $4/Class with 10-class card, $6/class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad page 44.

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 37.

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. See descripton on this page for event Monday at 11:30am. orion Center. Info: Community Relations Coordinator 248-656-6757.

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.

Tai Chi - 6:30-7:30pm. Eric Scott, 23 years' experience. $10/Class with 4-class card, $11/class drop-in.

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

See ad page 44.

Jivamukti Yoga Class with Abby - 6:30-7:45pm.

This class is for Spiritual Warriors. A physically challenging vinyasa based in devotion. Class is infused with Mantra, Music and Meditation. $14.

House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKELY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

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.

Young Living Essential oils - 7pm-8:30pm. First

Tuesday of every month: Essential Oils & supplements that may work for you. Zyto scans by appointment. For Topics or changes see ylmiclasses. co Donation $5. Pamela's Salon, 60460 Mt. Vernon, ROCHESTER. Pamela Visser 248-931-2710. See ad page 52.

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.

Calendar A wonderful resource for filling your workshops, seminars and other events.

Vinyasa w/Michael Duerr - 6-7am. $15. Namaste Yoga 309 S. Troy St., Royal Oak. Linda K. Makowski 248-752-3431. See ad page 18.

Outdoor Yoga at Heritage Park - 8-9am. Breathe and stretch to the ever-changing beauty of Heritage Park and the serenity of nature. Bring a mat and blanket, and dress for the weather in layers. During inclement weather the program will be held indoors. $10. Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Rd, FARMINGTON HILLS. Ashlie Smith 248-477-1135.

Outdoor Fitness - 9-10pm. 7/9-8/27. Attendees can take a Better U Fitness "aka" BUF class. This class includes stretching, toning, and core strengthening.

It will improve balance, focus and concentration.

This class is great for fitness levels, ages 14 years and up. Bring a small blanket or towel and wear comfortable clothes. $6/drop in. MetamoraHadley Recreation Area, Herd Rd. Info: Janet 810667-2101. See ad page 44.

Farmers' Market/Crafts - 9am-3pm. 6/1110/8 Local produce,eggs,MI syrup/honey, baked goods,diabetic socks, Project Fresh & more. FREE. Durand Union Station, E. Main St, Downtown DURAND. 989-288-3561.

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.

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.

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.

Yoga/Pilates Fusion - 6-7pm. A great combo of the centering of yoga and the core strengthening of pilates, first week free. FREE. Strongheart Yoga,

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8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WArrEN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

ashtanga Short Form - 8:15-9:30pm. A set sequence of yoga poses developed by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, synchronizing the breath with the continuous fl ow of movement. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CheSteRFieLD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

ies, bingo, games and much, much more. Yearly membership: $8/ea. or $14/couple. Lunch $5. Hart Community Center, DAViSBUrG. Info: Sarah 248-846-6558.

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.

Better you Fitness - 6:30-7:30pm. Also Fri same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certifi ed Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $4/Class with 10-class card, $6/ class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LaPeeR. 810-667-2101. See ad page 44.

Yoga - 6-7:30pm. Instructor Chris Duncan, RYT. 13 years' experience. $8/Class with 10-class card, $12/ class drop-in KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LaPeeR. 810-667-2101. See ad page 44.

Better you Fitness - 9-10am. Also Mon & Tue same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certifi ed Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $4/Class with 10-class card, $6/ class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LaPeeR. 810-667-2101. See ad page 44.

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.

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.

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, mov-

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Auburn Hills Caregiver Support Group - 6pm.

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

Food addicts in Recovery anonymous – 7pm.

Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, overweight, undereating and bulimia.

Based on the twelve steps of AA. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. FREE. Saint John Health System, Oakland Hospital, 27351 Dequindre Rd, MaDiSON heiGhtS. Contact Grace 586-808-2148. isha kriya: a Free Guided Meditation - 7-8pm 3rd Thursdays. Learn a simple yet powerful 15 minute practice which creates enhanced clarity,

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improved health and a state of peacefulness and joy. FREE . Summit on the Park, 46000 Summit Pkwy, Arts Rm 2, CaNtON. Isha Volunteer 313451-4742. See ad page 46.

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.

Basic healing yoga Class - 7:45-8:45pm. Connect to the energy centers in the body through yoga postures, bring healing to physical and emotional bodies, class ends with guided meditation. $14.

House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BeRkLey. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

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.

Restorative yoga - 5:45-7pm. 2nd & 4th Fridays.

A gentle, meditative practice that uses props to fully support the body in each pose & allows the body to completely relax, revitalize & restore. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CheSteRFieLD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54. yin yoga - 5:45pm-7pm. 1st & 3rd Fridays. A perfect compliment to the dynamic & muscular styles of yoga. Suitable for all levels, Yin targets the connective tissues around the joints. $13. Santosha Yoga,

48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. 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.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 6pm.

Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Rd, Commerce Township. 248-277-0628.

Better You Fitness - 6:30-7:30pm. Also Wed same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $4/Class with 10-class card, $6/ class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer.

810-667-2101. See ad page 44.

Emotions Anonymous - 7-8:30pm. The only requirement for EA membership is a desire to become well emotionally. Donations. Renaissance Unity, 11200 E. Eleven Mile Rd, Warren. Info: Rosemary 586-776-3886.

Rochester Farmers Market - 8am-1pm. Celebrating its 15th season, fresh produce, flowers and other products exclusive to Michigan. Rochester Farmers Market, Corner of East Third and Water Street, ROCHESTER. info: Nancy 248-656-0060.

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.

Shelby Farmers Market - 9am-2pm. Farm fresh fruits and veggies, sprouts, eggs, honey, bread, plants and flowers, Chef demos and artisans, proceeds help support lovely historic site. FREE. Packard Proving Grounds Site, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, SHELBY TWP. Mary Anne Demo 586-9435785. See ad page 50.

Lapeer Farmers' Market - 9am-3:15pm. Connect the local community with the freshest, healthiest locally grown produce the area has to offer. FREE. Lapeer Farmers' Market, 235 W. Nepessing St, LAPEER. Sherril Hengy 810-664-2667.

South Lyon Farmers Market - 9am-3pm. The Market promotes healthy eating, strengthens community, supports local farmers, preserves agricultural land and practices for future generations. Purchasing food directly from the grower, gives you the opportunity to learn about your food. Shop local! FREE. SOUTH LYON.

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 37.

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.

Historic Tours - 11am-12pm. Meet at the front gates for a tour of the buildings at the Packard Proving Grounds automotive history site. Albert Kahn designed & built in the 1920s. FREE. Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, SHELBY TWP. Mary Anne Demo 586-943-5785.

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.

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.

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HOSPICE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - Grace Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and family. SE Michigan. Training provided.

For information call the Volunteer Coordinator 888-937-4390.

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Seeking compassionate individuals to provide companionship and emotional sup.port to the terminally ill patients throughout Lapeer, Oakland, Macomb, Genesee, Wayne, Livingston, and Monroe county. Info: Volunteer Coordinator, Hospice Compassus 248-355-9900.

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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

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.

MICHIGAN ORIENTAL MEDICINE

Karen DeBruyn, PT, MSTOM, Dipl.OM, R.Ac Henry Buchtel, MMed (China)Dipl.Ac, R.Ac 8308 Office Park Drive, Ste 2 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.

When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome. ~Wilma Rudolph

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 le m s , h e a d a c h e s , fatigue and Candida.

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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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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chiropractic ADD/ADHD SPECIALIST

Dr. Pavel Bence, DC, CCWP 39573 Mound Rd., Sterling Heights 586-978-9900

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 15.

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 15.

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 55.

Craniosacral therapy guided touch • denae tait

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 28.

Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought. ~Matsuo Basho

Lapeer • 810-614-7582

Pain/stress relief and more with Craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy and holistic nutrition. 11 years experience. See ad page 33.

Michigan Craniosacral Therapy Magda Girao, ORTL-CST-D West Bloomfield • 248-561-6048 MichiganCraniosacralTherapy@gmail.com

We are committed to the premise of progressing skills forward for all individuals. We make the difference that has you get back into your life faster!!!

The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique. ~Walt Disney

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.

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Synergy Wellness

Dr. Laura Vanloon Birmingham • 248-408-8183 DrVanloon.com

Unique, gentle, painless techniques for pain, numbness, Sciatica, allergies and much more; using KST, BEST; and botanical, homeopathic & nutrition. We also offer Craniosacral therapy and therapeutic massage. See ad page 33.

wills family chiropractic Dr. Jason Wills • 248-922-9888 5885 S. Main St., Suite 4, Clarkston WillsFamilyChiropractic.com

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. See ad page 21.

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 8.

David W. Regiani, DDS, PC

Becky Stevens Holistic Alternatives, LLC

586-294-6540 29700 Harper Ave., Ste. 4, St Clair Shores 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.

Holistic General Dentistry since 1979 101 South Street, Downtown Ortonville 248-627-4934 • RegianiDental.com

Emotional Freedom Techniques Services LLC

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.

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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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 25.

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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.

See ad page 25.

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.

HEALTH FooDS/bEvErAGES bAr H2oTM ALKALiNE WATEr 67315 S. Main St • Richmond 888-855-PURE (7873) PureNaturalsWater.com

Award winning Bar H2O™ Alkaline Wa t e r i s p r o f e s sionally handcrafted PREMIUM PURIFIED WATER using a 25-step Be Alkaline. Thrive! proprietary process.

This pharmaceuticalgrade pure water is remineralized, restructured and energized for maximum hydration.

1952 Star-Batt Drive • Rochester Hills 248-475-5805 HarvestMichigan.com Farm-fresh and organically grown food for your family or business. Featuring MImade products thru Buying Club. Local CSA produce programs. "Bringing the Best of Michigan to You."

Feldenkrais® Method, Physical Therapy 1775 E. 14 Mile Rd, Birmingham AwakeningMovements.com A physical therapist specializing in this powerfully effective method helps improve posture, strength, f l e x i b i l i t y, b a l a n c e .

Decrease/eliminate pain by exploring gentle movement patterns which optimize performance ease, power and comfort.

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.

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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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HYPNoTHErAPY iMAGiNE THAT HYPNoTHErAPY Jack Dugger, Certified Hypnotherapist 2893 Dixie Hwy., Waterford 248-622-6350

FELDENKrAiS® METHoD LiSA PoNiCHTEr • 248-321-0358

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Susan Miller, CBP, CNHP • 248-953-9402 Essential Oil Executive Consultant/Teacher Weight Loss and Pain Programs

HArvEST MiCHiGAN By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. ~Confucius

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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.

The Patterson Center 1520 S. Lapeer Rd., Ste 212 Lake Orion • 248-884-7288 www.ThePattersonCenter.com

Licensed Counser can help with anxiety, depression, guilt, grief, phobias, stress, smoking, weight and more.

Seek relief! Call now, become a better you.

Proudly serving the area for 10 years.

Natural wellness & Pain relief Centers

Grand Blanc • 810-694-3576 Richmond • 586-727-7500 • 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 55.

Iridology Orchid Leaf Energy Arts

The power of community to create health is far greater than any physician, clinic or hospital. ~Dr. Mark Hyman

integrative medicine 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 11.

Dr. Hilda Lauderman DHM, Ph.D, NMD, RN

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.

martial arts/fitness Korean Martial Arts Institute 935 Baldwin Rd., Lapeer 810-667-2101 • KMAI.net

Traditional TaeKwon-Do training for ages 5 through seniors. Adult enrichment classes in Yoga, Kick-fit and Women’s self-defense.

Visit website for class schedule and offering.

A will finds a way. ~Orison Swett Marden

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 27.

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 ads pages 14 & 16.

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Medical spa Timeless Health & Beauty medical spa

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.

meditation Isha Foundation Detroit@IshaUSA.org 313-451-4742 IshaKriya.org

Learn a simple yet powerful 15 minute practice which creates enhanced clarity, improved health and a state of peacefulness and joy.

Isha Foundation is an international, non-profit, public service organization.

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.

Bence Chiropractic Wellness Center

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 15.

Vickie Evans, CMT

The Downing Clinic 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com

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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 ads pages 14 & 16.

A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. ~Phyllis Diller

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YOGA Santosha (Sanskrit): Contentment, peace, gratitude

Mind/Body Workshop for Runners & Walkers Saturday, August 23 1:00 - 3:00 PM For details, call us or visit our website.

See the calendar in this magazine for classes.

586-949-5515 48774 Gratiot Ave. Chesterfield MI 48051 (just south of 22 Mile Road)

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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).

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 39.

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1900 S. Telegraph Rd Ste 102 Bloomfield Hills • 248-758-9100 PhysiciansCompoundingPharmacy.com Your only local womanowned, compounding-only p h a r m a c y. C u s t o m medications to meet each patient’s specific needs.

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

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. ~Benjamin Franklin

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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 55 .

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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 20.

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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.

See ad page 12.

oXYGEN/HYPErbAriCS 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 55.

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YoGA HoUSE oF YoGA

2965 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley 248-556-0992 HouseOfYoga.net Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin and J i v a m u k t i Yo g a classes. Our space offers a warm, safe and peaceful environment to explore your practice. Teacher Training (RYT 200).

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Scoliosis Activity Suit™ Offers Comfortable Treatment for Childhood Disease The Scoliosis Activity Suit™ is a new type of functional scoliosis activity suit that acts upon the spine much differently than conventional rigid-style scoliosis braces. It can be easily concealed underneath clothing, and has shown immediate correction of the scoliosis curvature.

The Scoliosis Activity Suit™ was developed by Mark Morningstar, DC, PhD, who also co-founded the ScoliSMART Clinics treatment system. “As an active member of SOSORT, a European based medical society focused on exercisebased treatments for scoliosis, I’ve been fortunate enough to be exposed to all types of scoliosis treatment worldwide. Having seen the benefits and disadvantages of various types of bracing both in the US and abroad, I tried to create a design that incorporated as many of the advantages as possible without the drawbacks of conventional bracing,” says Morningstar.

According to preliminary reports, the Scoliosis Activity Suit™ is more comfortable than hard braces, yet it still provides substantial support, while also being thin enough to conceal under clothing for daylong wear. A big advantage of the Scoliosis Activity Suit™ is that it can be worn exclusively at home, thereby minimizing the impact of treatment on a child’s selfesteem and confidence. Since it is comprised of multiple pieces, the Scoliosis Activity Suit™ can be fully customized to each patient, depending upon the location and severity of the scoliosis.

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The Scoliosis Activity Suit™ is designed to be used in conjunction with an exercise-based scoliosis therapy, such as the exclusive Scoliosis BootCamp™, Small Curve Camp™, or the adult ScoliPAIN™ treatment programs.

This enhances the significantly increases the effectiveness of the Scoliosis Activity Suit™ compared to wearing the Scoliosis Activity Suit™ alone.

Because it is not a hard brace, but made instead out of neoprene (a stretchable yet durable material), it does allow some give over the course of time over each wear period (2-6 hours per day). The Scoliosis Activity Suit™ material allows the patient to maintain his or her flexibility, and can be worn while participating in sports and other athletic activities. However, it still maintains a high level of support to allow the muscles of the spine to work less while still stabilizing the spine. Preliminary research suggests that the average initial correction of the spinal curvature ranges between 15-35%. Over 90% of patients wearing the Scoliosis Activity Suit™ for one year saw their curvatures stabilized or corrected.

For more information on the Scoliosis Activity Suit™, or to schedule your free initial phone consult, please contact Dr. Morningstar at 810-694-3576, or email him at: drmorningstar@treatingscoliosis. com. For more information, or to request a free information packet, you can also visit the ScoliSMART Clinics website for more details at www.treatingscoliosis.com.

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