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ince this is National Yoga Month, we feel it fitting to mention the passing on August 20th of BKS Iyengar, the man widely credited with popularizing yoga in the West. He was 95 years old. The Iyengar yoga system, a variation of Hatha yoga, uses props such as ropes, mats, blocks and chairs to align and stretch the body. Right now, countless people regularly practice his, and other, style(s) of yoga.

In 2002, the New York Times suggested that perhaps no one has done more to bring yoga to the West.

He wrote books that were translated into many languages and in 2004 he was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine (in the heroes and icons category). This list included people like Tiger Woods, Nelson Mandela, Dalai Lama, Warren Buffet and many others. You can see the caliber of people sharing the honor that year, a testament to his popularity and accomplishments.

Of course, there were, are and will be, other well-known yoga practitioners, but BKS Iyengar has to be counted among those who most helped transform yoga into what it is today. All yoga enthusiasts should take time to celebrate his life and his accomplishments.

We celebrate Yoga Month in this issue by bringing you lots of news, articles, events and other resources designed to further educate and inform you on yoga.

We hope you benefit. If you haven't tried yoga before, take it from us that it's a great way to keep fit, both in the body and mind. Many studios offer free introductory classes to let you become acquainted with this art, so give it a try.

Another of our themes this month, Conscious Caregiving, is one to which we can definitely relate. In the last 10 months, we've experienced the need for all four of our parents to have some form of managed care, hospitalization, convalescence and in-home care. Sadly, three of our four parents eventually passed, all in the last 6 months. And while we miss them a great deal, we're happy to report that "parent number four" is, as she proves each day,"doing just fine...thank you!"

The point is, that although it's still emotional to discuss, we experienced firsthand many of the same issues discussed in these articles! For example, one important lesson we learned is that even with the abundance of siblings we both have, the resonsibility for "taking the lead," in managing the care seemed to fall primarily upon one person (a different sibling in most cases), whether due to proximity, availability or other conditions.

So while it is always a commitment of love and caring, it can be extremely stressful and take its toll on the health and well-being of the caregiver, which ultimately diminishes the ability to provide the best care for your loved-one(s). But it does work out, so for those of you either currently in a situation like this, or those of you expecting to experience it sometime in the future, we highly recommend reading these articles for ideas, suggestions, support and guidance. We can testify that they are spot-on and will help a great deal.

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

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niversal Health Solutions, a Grand Rapids-based organization dedicated to exploring and discussing integrative medicine with the medical community, will host the 2nd Annual Medicine Beyond Medication: The Heart of the Matter conference in Grand Rapids at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park this fall. The groundbreaking conference held Thursday and Friday, October 24-25, will bring traditional, holistic and integrative medical communities together to consider collaborative models of care for heart health.

The conference is geared toward medical professionals, including, MDs, DOs, PhDs, psychiatrists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical students, dieticians, homeopaths, acupuncturists, chiropractors, naturopaths, dentists, holistic practitioners and others looking to learn more about integrative health, the heart and best practices. Approximately 200 guests are expected to attend this annual event.

Several nationally-known speakers are slated to present at the conference, including Dr. Daniel Amen, a physician, double board-certified psychiatrist and nine-time New York Times bestselling author, and Dr. William Davis, a preventative cardiologist and the author of Wheat Belly, a New York Times bestseller. Other speakers include: Brian Luke Seaward, PhD, Larry Dossey, MD, Pamela Smith, MD, and Gervaisio Lamas, MD, Chairman of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center.

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eginning Sunday, October 5th, Theresa May, owner of Shatosha Yoga, will be offering yoga teacher training at her studio in Chesterfield. The 200-hour, E-RYT 500, 20 week program offers qualified and experienced guest teachers. “Whether you are an aspiring yoga teacher or a practitioner who wants to know more about the yoga tradition," says May, "this training will provide you with a unique structure in which to experience the vast benefits of yoga. On top of that, students will walk away with knowledge of the inner and outer workings of yoga."

This is not just for people that want to teach yoga. The training is for anyone passionate about yoga, and teaches an array of mind/body philosophies. Some of the planned classes include yoga postures, Pranayama and Meditation, yoga philosophy and psychology, yoga anatomy, chakras, Mudras, Bandhas, kids' yoga, pre-natal yoga and much more. “Our course is registered with the Yoga Alliance, a nationally recognized organization," explains May. "Teachers who meet the standards set forth by Yoga Alliance are eligible to register as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT). We are also licensed, as required, with the State of Michigan as a proprietary school."

Santosha Yoga is located at 48774 Gratiot Ave in Chesterfield. For more information, call Theresa May at 586-949-5515 or visit SantoshaYogaMi.com. See ad page 21. natural awakenings

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op on board the March 14-21, 2015 Holistic Holiday at Sea cruise for an event that Natural Geographic Traveler calls “one of the 100 best worldwide vacations to enrich your life.” Enjoy discussions on the benefits of a plant-based diet aboard a luxurious Italian cruise liner with a community of friends. Meet others who share your vision of health as you nourish yourself with good food, good people, and good times.

Among the 1,700-plus people attending will be doctors, instructors and chefs speaking on all aspects of holistic health, wellness and plant-based and macrobiotic diets. Drs. Caldwell Esselstyn, T. Colin Campbell, Neal Barnard, and Michael Greger will present why such a diet serves you and the world. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, Chef AJ, and several other vegan chefs will teach how to make this life taste great.

These are just a few of the 35 teachers offering over 130 classes, which include yoga, Pilates and meditation. Evening parties will provide plenty of opportunity for fun and socializing.

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roy Farwell, Doctor of Natural Medicine has earned the title of Registered Ayurvedic Herbalist (RAH), the first in the U.S., from the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America. Already a Master Herbalist, Farwell will continue to use his diverse background in Ayurvedic medicine and naturopathic medicine to help individuals and the community reach optimum health.

Although Farwell has been in the health field for over 10 years, his current practice and businesses will be celebrating their 4th anniversary this fall. The Om Wellness Institute includes Farwell’s Oxford, MI practice where he offers individual consultations in his office using diverse modalities to educate and help his clients including ayurveda, homeopathy and herbology; and a holistic health school which offers a Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) training program.

“My ultimate goal," says Farwell, "is for my clients not to need me. I want to help get them to a place of balance and homeostasis. I walk with them and educate them along the way so they don’t have to continually rely on me- they learn to care for themselves.”

The Om Wellness Institute is located at 115 S. Washington, inside Simple Organics, the health and wellness retail store Farwell and his wife Laura founded. For more information, visit OmWellnessInstitute.net, Simple-Organics.net; or call Om Wellness Institute at 248-920-6595 or Simple Organics at 248-236-0027. See ad page 10.

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n Friday, September 26th, Journey to Health, LLC and the Macomb (MI) BirthNetwork are sponsoring a screening of the new documentary "Microbirth." The event will take place at Davenport University in Warren from 5 P.M. until 10 P.M. Admission is free "Microbirth" is a new feature-length documentary looking at birth in a whole new way; through the lens of a microscope. Investigating the latest scientific research, the film reveals how we give birth impacts the lifelong health of our children and potentially could even affect the future of humanity.

Featuring prominent scientists from the UK and North America, “Microbirth” warns that modern birth practices could be interfering with critical biological processes making our children more susceptible to disease.

Dr Rodney R Dietert, Professor of Immunotoxicology at Cornell University, says, “Over the past 20-30 years, we've seen dramatic increases in childhood asthma, type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, childhood obesity. We've also seen increases in Caesarean delivery. Does Caesarean cause these conditions? No. What Caesarean does is not allow the baby to be seeded with the microbes. The immune system doesn't mature.

And the metabolism changes. It's the immune dysfunction and the changes in metabolism that we now know contribute to those diseases and conditions.”

Davenport University is located at 27650 Dequindre Road, Warren. For more information, contact Journey to Health, LLC, located at 34770 Dequindre Road, Sterling Heights. 586-264-9470. See ad page 18. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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op Metro Detroit chefs will be creating culinary magic at Upland Hills Farm to Table Dinner, using the farm's own organic vegetables and grass-fed meats. The dinner will be Sunday, September 14, 2 to 7 p.m.

This dinner will benefit the Knight & Dorothy Camp Scholarship Fund. Upland Hills has partnered with Lake Orion Youth Assistance to be connected to children who would benefit by a Summer Farm Camp experience that might not otherwise be able to attend.

Les Roggenbuck, farmer/owner of Upland Hills Farm explains “Farm to tables are appearing all over the country as a way to reconnect diners to the land and origins of their food, and to honor the local farmers who cultivate it.”

Chefs and restaurants represented at the dinner will be: Nick Janutol of The Forest Grill in Birmingham, Amber Poupore of the Cacao Tree Café in Royal Oak and The Clean Plate in Shelby Twp., Aaron Cozadd of the Union Joints and Angelo Loria, executive chef for Olympia Entertainment in The Fox Theater. The dinner will take place along with a concert at the gazebo presenting Josh White Jr. & Ron Coden. The cost to attend is $100 per adult and $25 per child.

oul Space offers a way for us to understand our trueness, excavate the wounds of our past and learn to harness the power of who we are and where we want to go in life.

Teresa Brown of Soul Space says, “We provide a safe place for you to be honest with your soul.” In Soul Space’s experiential coaches training program, students are taught valuable tools to support them to be a true agent of change, facilitating growth and transformation for themselves and others. This level of empowerment demands the integration of deep self-knowledge, acute awareness, clear intention, fearless truth, and love and compassion.

“This program is for aspiring life coaches, business leaders, healers or anyone interested in and committed to their personal growth and leadership development. Facilitators and peers support one another in discovering and accessing participants’ unique strengths and talents, helping them to identify and break through self-imposed limits and barriers,” explains Brown.

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n addition to an increased likelihood of achieving academic success, children that participate in game-based educational training also have a significantly lower risk of developing future cardiovascular disease, according to University of North Carolina researchers in a paper published this year in Science magazine.

Launched in the 1970s, the Carolina Abecedarian Project studied more than 100 children beginning when they were just over 4 years old. Fifty-seven focused on language skills while also receiving nutritional and health services. A control group received the same nutritional and health services, but not the early language education.

Early education turned out to be an indicator for significantly healthier individuals when they had reached the age of 30, with a lower average systolic blood pressure than those in the control group and no symptoms of metabolic syndrome—a condition related to diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Twenty-five percent of the control group had metabolic syndrome symptoms at age 30.

Mindfulness Meditation Can Hinder Onset of Alzheimer’s

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Brain imaging tests indicated that those engaged in meditative training had increased activity and connections among three areas of the brain—the posterior cingulate cortex, medial prefrontal cortex and left hippocampus. Although larger studies are needed, study authors remark, “These preliminary results indicate that in adults with mild cognitive impairment, MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction therapy may have a positive impact on the regions of the brain most related to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.”

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Yoga Boosts Hearts, Shrinks Waistlines

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wo scientific reviews of human clinical research have found that hatha yoga significantly reduces heart disease risk factors.

Researchers from Germany’s University of Duisburg-Essen reviewed 44 studies involving more than 3,000 people. Overall, the studies found that hatha yoga significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Yoga participants also showed lower respiratory and heartbeat rates, significantly reduced triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol. Several important diabetes risk markers decreased among the yoga participants; they also realized smaller waistlines.

Similar results were reached by scientists from the United Kingdom’s Warwick Medical School. In analyzing 11 studies involving 800 people, they found that regular yoga exercise both reduced diastolic blood pressure and triglycerides and increased beneficial HDL cholesterol levels.

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For three months, they were given either a placebo pill or 300 milligrams per day of licorice root extract.

Then they were tested for visceral fat using CT scans and measured for waist circumference, waist-to-hip measurements and BMI scores. The licorice extract group had significantly fewer visceral fat cells, lower BMI scores and reduced waist circumference compared with the placebo group. Previous research with the extract also showed similar weight-loss effects among human subjects.

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The researchers studied two separate groups of 153 people and 454 elderly people; in both, the color of their tongues was analyzed and compared with cases of sleep disorders within each group. Those experiencing sleep dysfunctions had a paler tongue color compared with those in the healthy group; they also had more thickly coated tongues. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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"The liver’s three functions," Lauderman explains, "are detoxification, digestion and storage. By breaking down foods, gases and drinks entering the system, the liver assists in helping them become substances the body can use. Because fats and carbohydrates, key components for energy, pass through the liver, cholesterol levels are determined via fat intake. By utilizing a process called glycogenesis, the liver changes stored material into glucose, then determines which are used and which are stored as fat. Foreign matter is packaged and sent to the stomach, large and small intestines, and bowel before it exits the body."

"The use of drugs, alcohol and over-the-counter medications can compromise the liver," says Lauderman, "while organic foods and pure water are recommended. Signs of potential liver problems include burping, distention of the abdomen or an overly-full feeling that exists for two or more hours."

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e better prepared to breeze through fall and winter unscathed by the dreaded Mucus.

Autumn is the time of year the plants and trees pull their sap from the leaves and return it to their roots.

According to Dawn Fleetwood, an iridologist and herbalist at Orchid Leaf Energy Arts in Grand Blanc, MI, our bodies do something very similar.

Our blood starts to thicken for the colder months of winter. Fall is about eating more nutrient dense food. The most important element of the season is cleansing our blood and internal organs then loading the body with powerful nutrients.

The organs of the body affected most during the fall season are the lungs and large intestines.

Herbs used to treat mucus conditions of these organs include red clover and burdock as blood purifiers.

Pungent foods that move the mucus are horseradish, fennel, cayenne, white peppercorn, ginger, onions, garlic, horehound, chickweed, Spanish black radish root, Oregon grape root, and fenugreek. Foods used to remove mucous are white foods where the flesh is white. Some of these include apples, pears, onions, radish, cabbage and cauliflower. Orange flesh foods assist digestion, and poor digestion creates mucus and phlegm in the first place. Use pumpkin, sweet potato, peaches, carrots and plums.

Fleetwood says to “Get junk food out of your diet and eat organic foods. Add more fiber to your diet. Use body brushing to move lymphatics and drink more water. Deep breathing exercises rejuvenate the lungs, ad oxygen and clears impurities. Cleaner lungs equal cleaner blood.�

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Vitamin D3 Cuts Antibiotic Use by Elderly

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Those given the 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day were 28 percent less likely to require antibiotics prescriptions than those taking the placebo. Those older than 70 years were 47 percent less likely to be prescribed antibiotics than the placebo group.

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Apple Crunch

Celebrating Pesticide-Free Orchards The nationally acclaimed Rodale Institute will celebrate its fifth annual Organic Apple Festival on September 21 in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, more than 30 years after planting the trees.

Organizers note that when growers select just one genetic variety of apple to reproduce and cultivate, they create a monoculture that easily becomes more susceptible to pests and diseases than an orchard that hosts several varieties. An array of insects and blights favor this all-American fruit, which is why standard apples are the single-most pesticidecontaminated produce item at conventional groceries.

Large agribusiness operations typically grow fruit bred for durability and color during shipping and shelf life. Organic apples, by contrast, are chosen for flavor and regional adaptability.

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GMO Gung-Ho

U.S. Farmers Plant More GMO Crops Farmers in the U.S. added 12 million more acres of genetically modified (GM or GMO) crops in 2013, reports Clive James, with the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications, and now lead the world in their production by volume. Even as many U.S. consumers reject foods containing GM ingredients, many farmers continue to embrace the technology.

“In general, choosing GM seed is an economic decision for farmers,” says North Dakota Farmers’ Union President Mark Watne, who grows corn, soy and wheat in Minot. “If you give them a tool to battle weeds at a reasonable cost, they adopt it.”

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“We’re trying to figure out how much is there and how much is getting into the ecosystem,” says Matthew Edwards, Ph.D., of San Diego State University. “Things are linked a little more closely than sometimes we’d like to think. Just because it’s on the other side of the world doesn’t mean that it doesn’t affect us.” With experts predicting a 40-yearplus cleanup at Fukushima, the likelihood of increased cesium in the Pacific Ocean seems inevitable.

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This year, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) reached legal agreements with 26 major companies to discontinue using a cancercausing chemical in shampoo and personal care products, and potential agreements with more than 100 additional companies are still pending.

Cocamide diethanolamine (DEA), a synthetic chemical created from a chemical reaction between coconut oils and diethanolamine, has been used for decades in shampoos and other products as a foaming agent.

In 2012, California listed the chemical as a known carcinogen, based on assessment by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, which evaluated skin exposure tests on animals. In 2013, the CEH brought lawsuits against companies selling products in California containing the substance without a health warning, as required under Prop 65, the state’s consumer protection law for toxic chemicals.

Note: A Think Dirty app offers information about the potentially toxic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products and what not to buy.

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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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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.

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Umbra Fisk, an environmental columnist at Grist.org, advises using a power strip and even a timer as parts of a central charging area for all mobile devices to facilitate monitoring and reduce overcharging. Energy Star-qualified (EnergyStar. gov) cordless phones demand about half the energy of standard units.

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Public Demands Climate Change Solutions People throughout the U.S. and worldwide, representing hundreds of grassroots and non-government organizations, will converge on New York City for the Peoples Climate March on September 21.

As United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon calls for heads of state to mobilize at an historic U.N. Summit on Climate Change that weekend, the people will demand action via the largest-ever climate change citizens’ demonstration.

Concerned groups and individuals expect to exchange ideas, articulate common challenges and address solutions.

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ois Parker Carmona first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. “I was doing hot vinyasa because I wanted to sweat. I wanted to feel better,” she recalls.

Many people on a similar quest try yoga for the first time during September’s National Yoga Month (YogaHealth Foundation.org/yoga_month), founded

by Johannes Fisslinger. “This year, more than 2,200 yoga studios will offer informative public events or a free week of classes to new students to educate everyone about the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle,” says Fisslinger. “Yoga and mindfulness are an essential part of America’s newly emerging health paradigm.”

Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discovered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant motion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bodies,” she says.

“Yoga reconnects me with myself.”

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One reason that people try yoga is to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and become more elastic.

It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body.

The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona.

Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen. “There are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.

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“Even beginning students quickly realize how connecting with their bodies and their breath helps them in their everyday lives,” says Carmona. “It adds a transcendent dimension to everything you do in life.”

In addition to its more immediate tangible benefits, other long-term benefits experienced by students may be harder to define or quantify. Carmona observes, “People generally say that yoga has changed their life, physically, mentally and spiritually.”

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Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Mastery

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amini Desai’s Ph.D.-worthy versatile body of teachings combines her lifelong interests in Western psychology and Eastern philosophy.

Trained at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, she develops and leads core programs for Florida’s Amrit Yoga Institute, providing advanced studies dedicated to the science and system of integrated human development. A resident of Salt Springs, Florida, and the Netherlands, she teaches in 10 countries on three continents.

What is a yogic lifestyle?

It means being focused on inner peace.

Through the study of yoga as a complete science of self-mastery, I’m cultivating the realization of my highest self beyond body and mind. This intention is the director of my unfolding life. I like to use the metaphor of a ship. If this higher self as a wise captain isn’t steadily setting the course at the helm, then on any given day, the happy, sad, grieving, enthusiastic or depressed me will likely be steering my life in a contrary direction and I’ll just be going in circles.

In the Integrative Amrit Method of Yoga, along with the integrative method of yoga nidra

that I practice and teach, my focus is on the release of body energy, rather than any physical pose. Energy is healing.

When energy is freed up, it naturally calms the mind and creates a spontaneous, meditative state in which the highest self can be experientially known.

To free energy, I attune to the sensations resulting from the physical alignments in any yoga posture. Each pose focuses attention on sensations occurring along the meridian lines in the body, allowing areas that are blocked and limited to open up and energy to optimally flow. Then, in what Amrit yoga describes as the “second half of the posture,” I close my eyes and feel that released energy becoming magnified through my attention. The stronger the energy becomes, the more the mind organically dissolves into a meditative state where mental, emotional and physical healing can happen spontaneously.

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What was it like to grow up as the daughter of Yogi Amrit Desai, a well-known guru?

I feel blessed that I was exposed to my father’s teachings from a young age. His message that I first embraced was that people and things will always change, and if I rely on either of

them for happiness and peace of mind, I’m depending on the undependable.

The need is to find internal stability in the midst of every polarity.

My dad, now approaching 82, has always been an example of one whose

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How have you benefited from yoga?

I began studying with my dad when I was 16. Now, at 46, I more fully value the depth of yoga.

The longer I practice, the more grateful I am that my mind is less fragmented than it otherwise would be. I’m progressively able to deal with situations that would have sent me over the edge before. I more naturally avoid wasting a lot of mental energy in internalized, “If they say this then I’m going to say that,” conversations. With less mental chatter, I have more energy and stamina to focus on what is in front of me. I can be totally absorbed in each present moment for a deeper sense of fulfillment in what I’m doing.

How do you feel about the Westernization of yoga?

Individuals that begin any style of yoga for its physical benefits are off to a good start, but anyone that maintains a regular practice becomes curious about yoga’s other benefits, like relaxation, more peace and a sense of happiness that arises without any apparent cause.

Eventually they ask, “Why is this good thing or greater bliss happening to me?

What else is there besides postures?”

Although everyone eventually learns many life skills, we rarely learn how to live our lives well, manage our emotions and relate to others in ways that create more peace and happiness within. These are the uncaused benefits of yoga that people come to love.

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Om Sweet Om

Sounding the Key Note of the Universe

by Sam Saunders

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m” is a Hindu sacred sound considered the greatest of all mantras, traditionally used in prayers, chants and meditation— possessing high spiritual and creative power, it can be recited by anyone. Om is both a sound and a symbol rich in meaning and depth. When pronounced correctly, it is actually “AUM.”

Aum consists of four syllables: A, U, M and the silent syllable.

The first syllable is A, pronounced as a prolonged “awe.” The sound starts at the back of the throat and is stretched out; sense the feeling of the solar plexus and chest vibrating.

The next is U, pronounced as a prolonged “o-o-,” with the sound gradually rolling forward along the upper palate and vibrating the throat.

The third syllable, M, is pronounced as a prolonged “mmmm,” with front teeth gently touching. Start to feel the top of the head vibrate.

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Why do we chant it?

Everything in the universe is pulsating and vibrating—with nothing standing still. The sound Om, when chanted, vibrates at 432 Hz, the same vibrational frequency found throughout nature.

By chanting the keynote sound of the universe, we are symbolically and physically tuning in to and acknowledging our connection to all other living beings, nature and the universe.

The universal vibrations and rhythmic pronunciation also physically affect the body by slowing the nervous system and calming the mind, similar to the effects of meditation. When the mind relaxes, blood pressure decreases and ultimately, heart health improves.

Finally, chanting AUM is wellsuited to mark the beginning or end of a yoga practice or meditation session or as a respite from regular daily activities. It signifies that this is a special time to care for ourselves and practice being mindful.

Sam Saunders lives and teaches yoga in Dubai. Connect at Sam@LoveYoga.ae.

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Mindfulness for Little Ones Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused

Notice Feelings and Sensations

by traci childress indfulness, simply defined, is being in the moment.

Using simple tools can help us consciously notice our breath, bodies and sensations, as well as what is happening around us. As we practice noticing, we can more readily return to the moment and more immediately connect with ourselves and others. Integrating five mindfulness practices into our young children’s lives is easy and yields powerful dividends.

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Build Relationship with Breath

Connecting the rhythm of breathing to experiences helps

children understand how to calm down. (Older children might enjoy learning the effects of breathing throughout their system.) First, ask children to notice their breath. Invite them to put a hand in front of their nose and breathe and say, “This is breath. All living things breathe.” Encourage them to share their response to the experience.

Next, move to modeling breathing patterns in relation to experiences and feelings such as, “I feel so frustrated that my breath is moving fast. Look at my chest.” Then model returning to calm breathing with, “I am putting my hand on my chest and reminding myself to take longer breaths.”

Help children notice how their breath changes throughout the day. Games can support this increased awareness.

Ask the child to lie down, place their hands on their chest and belly and lie still. Ask them to notice their breath, and then have them stand up and jump up and down before noticing their breath again.

After hard play, tell them, “Your breath is moving so fast because you were running hard.” At bedtime, soothingly note, “Your breath is getting sleepy and slow.” Remember to be a witness, rather than a judge.

Play is an excellent way to discover how breathing changes. Partner with a child to try to simulate how favorite animals breathe. Invite them to try sustaining a sound, such as chanting a vowel letter, and time how long they can do it.

Practice a regular mind/body check-in. At breakfast, inquire, “How are you feeling today?” or “Feelings check! At the moment, I am feeling tired and excited. What about you?” The idea is not to change or fix anything, just to notice, allowing a broadly defined perspective. Children might be able to describe a specific feeling or only an overall sensation like jumpy or buzzing.

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Paying attention to sensations can bring children and adults into the moment. Integrate sensory awareness into daily life with simple questions like, “What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell?” We can bring this practice with

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a child’s first dental visit is between 7-12 months of age or when the first 4 teeth are present.

This is for several reasons. Usually, at this age, a child doesn’t have stranger anxiety. So when you bring in a child at this age they can get used to a new place, and the sounds and smells associated with it. Then, when they are older, they are comfortable when they come into the office.

Also, this is an age when cavities can start forming. We like to discuss with the parents, whatever their child’s age, the child's dietary habits.

The key is always prevention.

Our philosophy is that if we can make a child’s visit to the dentist a positive and fun experience that they will have a lifetime of healthy teeth.

The majority of my adult patients that have dental anxiety attribute that anxiety to a bad experience when they were a child. I usually suggest

to my patients that have children to bring them in with them to one of their cleaning appointments when they are around a year old (or if your children are like mine and won’t sit still for an hour) to bring them in for a separate appointment for 10 minutes.

We will have them sit on your lap, give them a ride in the chair and take a look at their teeth. They then get a prize. Often times they won’t open their mouth and that’s ok too, even though the parents may become get frustrated.

The idea is to have them get comfortable in the office.

Usually at the next visit or by age 2 the kids are coming back to the room by themselves (even though the parents are welcome to come back too) watching Mickey Mouse on the television and getting their teeth cleaned.

We have lots of fun with the children and they always have a lot of fun here too. We just saw a 6 year old boy for his first time in the office and when he left his mother asked him what he thought of his visit. His response was “perfect!” with 2 thumbs up. We want every patient, whatever their age to have that Perfect dental visit at our office.

At the end of the day I knew we did our job well. We always say, we don’t just treat teeth, we treat people.

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Practice Moments of Quiet

Intentionally quiet moments support the development of mindfulness and empower children to consider “not doing” a valid part of everyday life. When they are given the opportunity for quiet time, they often love it.

Try asking the child to get so quiet that they can hear a particular sound in the room—their breath, the tick of a clock or the hum of a computer. Once they hear it and you do too, you can dismiss the practice session with a bell, gentle clap or another soft sound.

Send Well Wishes

The traditional Buddhist practice of mettha, or loving kindness, meditation involves reciting phrases that we direct first to ourselves and then outward toward others. For example, think, “May I be safe. May I be well. May I be at peace,” and then repeat the same phrases for someone we love, someone we don’t know personally and ultimately, all beings.

When, for example, children ask why ambulances emit such loud, wailing sounds, we might explain, “Emergency rescue workers are helpers. Their sirens mean they are going to help someone. When we hear the sirens, we can wish them well by saying, ‘May they be safe.’”

Traci Childress, co-founder and executive director of the Children’s Community School, in Philadelphia, PA, teaches mindfulness practices and yoga. Learn more at her website: TraciChildress.com.

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When she had difficult issues to discuss, she’d make a “talking date” with him, offering choices by saying, “I’d love to chat with you. Would Tuesday before dinner or Thursday after breakfast work for you?” Before the date, she’d select a comfortable room and clear her mind by meditating, napping or mindfully sipping herbal tea. The conversations would cover anything from how to work with their health professionals to plans for his end-of-life ceremony. They agreed on strategies and worked together as a team.

Redefine Assistance

“I’ll carry your luggage for you, Dad, since you’re not feeling well”… La Bey still remembers her father’s downturned mouth as she tugged the suitcase out of his hands. “I was trying to be helpful, but instead I took away his dignity and power,” she later realized. “If I had packed his bag lighter, he could have carried it like always.”

When are we helping and when are we doing too much?

“Put yourself in the sick person’s

shoes. Avoid doing something the person can do for himself,” agrees Denholm. Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about? What really annoys me? Why am I angry with myself?

The results offer a window to understanding our own feelings. “Feeling anger could mean we’re acting codependently and taking on too many responsibilities,” Denholm says. “The caregiver’s job isn’t to save the patient, but merely to support him or her in necessary ways.”

Ask for Help

“I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These self-limiting beliefs prevent people from reaching out for help,” says family caregiver and life coach Yosaif August, founder of Yes To Life Coaching (YesToLifeCoaching.com), in Phila-

delphia, Pennsylvania, and author of Coaching for Caregivers: How to Reach Out Before You Burn Out.

August quotes a recent Johns Hopkins study that reported caregivers might improve their health “… when caregiving is done willingly, at manageable levels and with individuals who are capable of expressing gratitude.”

Accepting assistance makes caregiving more manageable.

August understands how overwhelming the experience can be and advises caregivers to ask themselves: “What do I need help with right now?”

Keep answers specific, such as, “I need someone to prepare dinner tomorrow night, mow the lawn and pick up our vitamins.”

August also suggests creating a family Declaration of Interdependence, a personal statement documenting how the family prefers to be helped, along with the attitudes and behaviors they find especially supportive. Encourage family and friends to ask these two questions: “Are you open to advice?” and “Is this a good time to talk about your spouse’s condition?” Make much-needed breaks sacrosanct from such discussions.

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More than 50 percent of caregivers surveyed in a 21st-century study spearheaded by the National Alliance for Caregiving reported, “I don’t have time to take care of myself.” That can translate to a lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet and little or no respite.

“If you aren’t healthy and strong, you can’t properly care for anyone else,” says Liana Werner-Gray, New York City natural lifestyle consultant and author of The Earth Diet (TheEarthDiet.org). To begin each day, she advises drinking one cup of warm water with juice from half a lemon, explaining that stress produces acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the body’s pH balanced.

For healthy snacks, Werner-Gray recommends easy and nutrition-rich choices like fresh fruits, green smoothies, organic nut butters and a trail mix of raw nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Save time with the smoothies by making

a large batch and freezing portions to enjoy later. A basic recipe might include two handfuls of greens, such as spinach and kale, a banana and other fruits, almond milk or purified water and maybe adding flaxseed, cinnamon or goji berries. When appropriate, share the same health-boosting foods with the loved one.

Victoria Moran, of New York City, is the director of the Main Street Vegan Academy and author of a dozen books on health and well-being including Main Street Vegan and Living a Charmed Life. She offers such conscious eating tips as eating full meals of “real” food instead of snacks; selecting beautiful foods; and ritualizing indulgences, such as a special spot for relaxing with high-quality dark chocolate and tea using good china while listening to classical music.

Stand for Exercise

Even though caregivers may feel they don’t have time to spare, Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, author of The Exercise Cure, says it’s vital to incorporate physical activity. He recommends starting by walking 30 minutes a day for one month. If necessary, it can be done in 10-minute increments.

According to a study by Mayo Clinic Physician James Levine, Ph.D., in Scottsdale, Arizona, “Sitting is the new smoking.” Researchers have linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns that include obesity, metabolic syndrome and increased risks of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. The solution is to move more and sit less— walk while on the phone and stand up while reading. Metzl suggests a stretch break every 20 minutes. Three of his “commandments” for fitness are having fun, setting goals and minimizing sitting.

“Schedule exercise and respite breaks and make them as inviolate as a doctor’s visit,” advises Schall.

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tude. “When you cultivate gratitude, you notice more things to be grateful for,” says August.

La Bey concurs, and writes down at least five things she is grateful for every day. She mentally replays time with her mom and appreciates the little moments and signs of hope, like “the twinkle in Mom’s eye or the way she held hands and smiled.” This puts her in an upbeat frame of mind when she drifts off to sleep. She also writes out her intention for the day, envisioning positive outcomes. She might affirm: “I am going to have a grace-filled day. Things will go smoothly.”

Denholm centers herself by petting her cats. Some caregivers chant or practice meditation or mindful breathing, while others might take a walk, shop, or sit quietly in a church.

Notice Blessings

La Bey discovered that her journey as a caregiver also dramatically enhanced her own life. “Mom taught me so much,” she relates. “I learned compassion and unconditional love on multiple levels. I learned to live in gratitude, instead of loss.”

August notes, “Even in the tough times, I experienced an engaged, poignant and rich connection with my parents.”

For Denholm, treasured gifts included strengthening her communication with her husband and working as a team.

“Allowing yourself to reach out for assistance and make time for respite will deeply enrich your caregiving experience,” concludes Schall.

Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey. Follow her blog at DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.

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at-home ARTZ experience relates to the individual’s background or interests, looking for images that tell a story about families or feature animals the loved one likes.

“Use open-ended, non-judgmental questions to discuss the art,” Shifrin suggests. “It’s all about listening to the response and encouraging the conversation.”

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s there a way to upend the limits of Alzheimer’s disease? Expressive therapies focus on what people can do and their successes. Cultural programs offer creative opportunities for those with dementia and their care partners.

Artful Imagination Prompts Participation “Looking at art and making observations gives people living with dementia a chance to exercise their imagination and creativity,” says Susan Shifrin, Ph.D.,

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director of ARTZ Philadelphia, part of the Artists for Alzheimer’s program founded by John Zeisel, Ph.D., and Sean Caulfield. “There are no right or wrong answers. People are enlivened, realizing they still have ideas to contribute.”

Prior to a museum visit, an ARTZ facilitator brings photos of familiar works of art that evoke memories, emotions and conversation to a care facility.

The facilitator then tailors a museum visit so that the most engaging works of art are viewed. A similarly beneficial

Dan Cohen, of Brooklyn, New York, had a simple yet profound idea: Furnish people that have memory loss with an iPod loaded with their favorite music. It’s helping people nationwide reconnect with themselves through listening to their personal playlists. He has repeatedly seen how “The music transforms lives.”

Cohen notes, “Residents who were formerly idle become engrossed in listening to their favorite music. They are empowered to choose the songs they want to hear. They become engaged as the music triggers memories. I’ve also seen the experience make people more social.” He recommends using headphones to minimize distractions. Sit together, turn on the iPod and watch for smiles of delight.

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Hornthal often notices a real change after people experience movement therapy. Often, when she enters a memory care facility she sees people withdrawn or sleeping. After she guides them in specific movements designed to connect mind and body, participants are usually awake, more alert and making eye contact.

“We might reach our arms up, then down, to connect with ourselves. We might give ourselves a hug and then stretch toward our neighbor,” explains Hornthal, a board-certified dance movement therapist. “All the movements have a psychosocial goal.”

She suggests that care partners play familiar music and encourage their loved one to move as they wish to. The care partner might move her head or wiggle her fingers to the music, inviting the other to do the same. “Focus on what your loved one can do and celebrate their abilities,” Hornthal advises.

Brushing Watercolor Memories “Even after memory and cognitive functions are damaged, the abil-

ity to create art can continue,” says Karen Clond, a licensed master social worker and dementia care specialist at the Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America chapter, in Prairie Village, Kansas. “The organization’s Memories in the Making art program works because the amygdala, the part of the brain involved with emotions and memory that processes feelings like fear, also processes beauty, appreciation and attachment.”

Sally Jenny developed the program in 1988, which now boasts more than 4,000 participant artists a week. Facilitators create a safe and encouraging atmosphere to explore painting with watercolors, which can unlock memories, stimulate thoughts and promote social interaction. The process also produces tangible pieces they’ve created and can revisit. “The artists have complete control over their work,” Clond comments.

“It’s a failure-free activity.”

For at-home painting activities, she suggests inviting guidelines: Provide good-quality supplies; have no expectations; find something good in every effort; ask them to title their piece and

affix their artist’s signature; call them an artist and provide artistic respect.

Telling Personal Stories Improves Well-Being “Creative storytelling for dementia patients replaces the pressure to remember with the freedom to imagine,” remarks Joan Williamson, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a coordinator and master trainer with TimeSlips. She’s seen it improve communication, self-esteem and social interaction for people with memory loss.

Whether exploring art, music, movement or storytelling, expressive therapies can enrich the lives and connections of people with dementia and their care partners.

Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia. Visit DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.

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ey elements like low-flow faucets and showerheads, VOC-free paint, sustainable flooring and nonporous countertops form the foundation of an eco-friendly bathroom. Now let’s take a look at the softer side of green.

Start by considering the use of honeycomb window shades and double-glazed windows to keep this most intimate room comfortable year-round and reduce utility bills. Periodically letting in fresh air helps keep the room dry and reduces growth of mold, mildew and bacteria.

While the kitchen harbors the most germs in the house, the bathroom is a close second. Instead of harsh chemical

cleansers, try white vinegar, a safe and economical alternative. Its acidity is effective in killing most germs. Madeleine Somerville, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, author of All You Need Is Less, uses heated vinegar misted on the shower door to remove soap scum. To achieve a shiny tub, she advises mixing one-quarter cup of baking soda, one tablespoon of natural dishwashing soap and enough water to make a paste.

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AyurVeda Therapeutic Massage Foundation

A Unique School with a Natural, Organic Setting About our facility: Ayur Veda Therapeutic Massage Foundation is uniquely situated in a natural serene setting adjacent to an art gallery and floral gift shop. Flowing ponds and plant life in a 1,650 square foot greenhouse area, adorned with a pleasant, calming effect which we feel is very conducive to our students’ learning process.

School director Roxanne Bonneau explains, "Our classes are small, with a lot of one-on-one training in our organic setting. My teaching method is very laid back and not your typical school structure. Much of what we do is very intuitive and I also teach the 'spiritual side' of massage. I want to target students who are seeking a massage career 'from the heart,' and not because they have heard it's 'good money.' I also teach the importance of taking care of yourself, so you can be instrumental in taking care of others."

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School Field Trips including: n Yoga

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Unique, Gentle Approach Has Helped Eliminate Pain, Numbness, Sciatica and Many Other Symptoms Many symptoms are the result of restrictions in the flow of energy through the nerves to your body's systems and tissues, caused by Trauma, Toxins and even Thoughts. I believe your body is innately intelligent and has the power to heal itself...as long as it is free of these restrictions. My gentle approach has helped with: Pain • Numbness/Tingling • Sciatica • Headache • Allergy Symptoms Postpartum Depression • Emotional Balancing • and many other issues.

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mini-Zen meditation spot using a flat, open wooden box and a doll housesized rake. Adding a smooth rock or two for texture heightens visual appeal.

Green plants can chip in by absorbing odors, as well. Many, like the Boston fern, thrive in shower steam. Flowering plants add an inviting touch. Be sure to choose child- and pet-safe greenery.

Even quick, water-saving showers eventually result in towels and washcloths destined for the laundry. The Good Housekeeping Research Institute suggests that towels can be used up to four times before washing if they are hung to dry between showers, reducing both water and energy usage.

To avoid spreading germs, personalize towels and washcloths for each child by color or marking with an initial or colored dot. Organic cotton towels are eco-friendly, comfy and widely available, as are organic cotton bath mats.

For the crafty, make a mat from recycled towels or upgrade to a foot-massaging mat made from recycled wine corks.

On special occasions when a soothing bath is called for, add a whimsical touch with Mr. Green, the world’s first rubber duck made in the U.S. from environmentally friendly, recycled and recyclable material.

“Recycled materials call for different sculpting and molds, so designing Mr. Green was the hardest thing we’ve ever done,” says Craig Wolfe, president of CelebriDucks, in San Rafael, California. It’s a fun way to remind kids about going green while they spend a few extra minutes getting clean.

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Potent Spices and Veggies Fend Off Disease

by Bushra Bajwa

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egetarians seeking flavorful variations can try 9,000 Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi grocery stores nationwide.

“We are now seeing 20 percent non-Indian customers in our store,” says Vipul Patel, owner of the Louisville, Kentucky, branch of Patel Brothers, the largest Indian U.S. grocery store chain.

“Usually, new customers come in with an Indian recipe and we help them find the ingredients.”

Oregon. He advises against overcooking vegetables to maintain their nutri-

tional qualities.

Consider pickled vegetables, known as achar. “Naturally fermenting vegetables can turn some of them into superfoods, with enhanced properties that are rich in healthy bacteria and support digestion and immunity,” says Hubbs, citing studies in the Journal of Nutrition and Clinical Microbiology Reviews.

Daals, or lentils, including Indian diet staples peas and beans, provide a good source of protein that is also high in fiber, he says. Lentils—highly versatile and available with or without the skin, whole or split—can be eaten thick and creamy, soup-like or dry, cooked with other vegetables or simply enhanced with basic Indian spices.

Popular legumes include black-eyed peas and garbanzo beans. Different regions in the Indian subcontinent have their preferred daal spices and cooking methods, but all citizens often serve them with boiled rice or Indian bread, called chapatti.

Indian Spices

Although often considered “hot”, the blend of aromatic herbs and spices

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Vegetarianism has been a way of life in India for millennia. Some Indian vegetables may already seem familiar; winter melon, or white pumpkin, for example, is a squash that cooks and tastes like its orange counterpart. Eggplants native to India are egg-shaped and smaller than the American variety; they cook in less time and have a less bitter taste.

“By eating a larger variety of vegetables, consumers benefit from an increased array of vital nutrients and specialized phytochemicals that have healing and medicinal qualities,” says Ronald Hubbs, a practitioner at NW Naturopathic Medicine, in Portland, natural awakenings

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In many cases, these chronic diseases (Fibromyalgia, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, irritable bowel syndrome, eczema, psoriasis and much more)

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used in many Indian dishes, including those incorporating dairy, can be layered in for tantalizing flavors without necessitating frequent water breaks.

Many commonly used herbs and spices have proven medicinal properties, historically recognized for their healing properties in ayurvedic therapies and more recently, in Indian alternative medicine. For example, University of Maryland Medical Center research shows that fennel seeds aid digestion and the Journal of Phytopathology reports that carom seeds have antiseptic properties.

Recently, researchers at Penn State University found that antioxidant spices

such as turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and paprika reduced triglycerides in the blood by 30 percent, helping to reduce the risk of chronic disease.

“That’s because adding spices to a meal decreases the amount of fat in the bloodstream after eating,” explains study leader Ann Skulas-Ray, Ph.D. Americans can easily learn to bring out the best in their own Indian cuisine with the subcontinent’s alluring blends of herbs and spices delivering both unforgettable flavor and nutrient-rich fare.

Bushra Bajwa is a freelance writer in Issaquah, WA. Connect at BushraBajwa@hotmail.com.

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organic Baby Potatoes and chickpeas 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups chickpeas, cooked, drained and rinsed 3 baby potatoes, washed and diced 1 finely chopped tomato Sea salt to taste 1 tsp garam masala blend of ground spices 1 jalapeño finely chopped (optional) ¼ tsp baking soda 2 Tbsp purified water Fresh cilantro for garnish Heat oil in saucepan before adding ingredients.

Add chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes, salt and garam masala to saucepan and bring to a boil.

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3 Tbsp olive oil 2 finely chopped medium yellow onion 2 finely chopped vine tomatoes 18 oz okra (about 50 pieces), washed, dried, ends trimmed and then cut into ½-inch pieces Sea salt to taste Red chili powder to taste ½ tsp coriander powder ½ tsp turmeric powder Fresh cilantro for garnish Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan to lightly brown the onions.

Add salt, chili powder, coriander powder and turmeric. Mix. Add tomatoes and cook on medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, covered.

Add the okra, mix well and simmer for another 8 to 10 minutes.

Serve garnished with cilantro.

Recipes courtesy of Bushra Bajwa.

Editor's note: For additional recipes, including EZ Garam Masala, Maash Daal and Bitter Gourd, make sure your read the extended version of this article on our website: NAeastMichigan.com.

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THE GREAT CLASSROOM PET DEBATE Kids Like Classroom Pets, Animal Lovers Raise Doubts

by Sandra Murphy

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classroom pet can help students learn about caring for another species, but is it the best way to

teach?

“A classroom pet can be a great opportunity to teach children gentle behavior. Many kids take pride in caring for the pet,” observes Terry Manrique, now a professional parent coach in Columbus, Ohio, who earlier worked with children ages 5 and 6 at Little People’s Country, in LaGrange, IlDOGS • CATS • BIRDS • RABBITS • FERRETS

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linois. To prevent jealousy, students can rotate responsibilities for animal care in the classroom and during school breaks.

Pet Care Trust, which awards grants to teachers for hosting pets, provides care instructions and information about transmittable diseases for a bearded dragon, tarantula, rat, rabbit, leopard gecko, guinea pig, gerbil, dwarf hamster, beta fish, ball python, mouse and aquatic turtle.

(Find more information via Tinyurl.com/Avoid PassingDisease.)

The ASPCA advises that the pet’s environment shouldn’t be stressful and care should meet its specific needs. For example, keep handling of an animal to a minimum, and then only with adult supervision. Provide food, clean water and basic veterinary care, including vaccinations and parasite control, grooming, exercise and social interaction. Diligence in finding and eliminating hazardous substances and situations is equally vital.

Susan Tellem, co-founder of American Tortoise Rescue, in Malibu, California, elaborates on her area of expertise—turtles and tortoises. “A tank isn’t a natural environment for a reptile and doesn’t allow enough room for exercise. It’s like asking a human to live in a bathtub,” says Tellem. She points out that they also need a proper diet and natural sun, not artificial light.

Tellum used to take rescued turtles for classroom visits until a particularly large specimen staged a protest to the unnatural environment by making a mess, tearing up school papers and posters. Tellem further warns that a turtle might bite (and not let go until the person relaxes) or pinch small fingers when retreating back into its shell. These days, she prefers to share an educational DVD that shows turtles at their best—in their own habitat. (Find more information at Tortoise.com.)

“Constant artificial lighting goes against the natural sleep cycle of an animal,” comments Veterinarian Amber Andersen, in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. “You can see it at shelters—dogs and cats are unable to achieve a restful sleep and become agitated.”

Too often, the responsibility for caring for a classroom pet falls on the teacher during holiday breaks and summer months. “We had a popular chinchilla that was usually nocturnal, but also made appearances during the day,” says Manrique. “Then one of the teachers brought her dog to school, which caused stress for the chinchilla. When a new student had an allergic reaction to the furry creature, we had to find a new home for him. Our next pets were fish.”

Manrique’s students have also secured fertilized eggs from a local farmer to watch them hatch before the chicks returned home to the farm. “When we had caterpillars that turned into butterflies, a fun field trip to the park became the official winged release party,” she says.

There is always the chance a pet might die during the school year. Parents are advised when a classroom pet dies and students have a classroom discussion to help them work

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through their grief. Lisa Cohn, co-author of Bash and Lucy Fetch Confidence, in Portland, Oregon, wrote the book with her son, Michael, after the sudden death of their dog, Lucy, as a way to help them deal with their sadness.

The Humane Society of the United States is not in favor of classroom pets. To avoid being vulnerable to predators in the wild, animals often hide symptoms of illness or injury.

In captivity, that behavior can delay veterinary help.

Recommended alternatives to bringing animals into the classroom include field trips to nature centers, wildlife refuges and animal shelters.

The society’s Kind News magazine for students from kindergarten through sixth grade shares stories of rescued animals, pet care tips and how-tos for nurturing backyard wildlife (Humane Society.org).

Before deciding on a classroom pet, consider life from the pet’s point of view—how loud is the class, how old are the kids, how much maintenance will be needed and how much space is needed for a proper habitat. There might be a better way to learn—and teach.

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Birds—can be messy and noisy, bite when handled too much or roughly, are stressed by too much noise and can pass salmonella.

Chinchillas—nocturnal; need cool, constant temperatures of less than 85 degrees and don’t like to be handled.

They need time out of the cage daily (subject to being stepped on by eager children) and require an allergen dust bath to remove oil from their fur.

Ferrets—emit a strong odor and have a tendency to nip.

Frogs—petting can transmit salmonella.

Hamsters—nocturnal; poking can lead to a bite.

Iguanas—can grow to over six feet long and a tail-swiping can be painful; generally not friendly and have highly specific dietary needs.

Rabbits—don’t like to be handled, can bite or scratch; need a calm and peaceful environment to avoid potential stress-

induced heart attacks. Dr. Clark Fobian, of Sedalia, Missouri, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, says they require hay or grasses, fresh greens, vegetables and a highgrade pellet food, plus toys to prevent boredom and excessive tooth growth.

Snakes—can be aggressive during molting.

Turtles—need sunlight, specific diet and more exercise space than a tank can provide; salmonella may be transmitted through their drinking water or by touch.

Better Alternatives Fish—relaxing to watch and easy to feed.

Guinea pig—larger than a hamster and more easily handled; need space to move around and another companion guinea pig. Fresh food, high in vitamin C, is necessary, according to Fobian. Mites can be a problem requiring a vet visit.

Source: Adapted from PetMD.com

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

Pet Events

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September 4 & 5 2014 Michigan No Kill Conference: Somerset Inn, Troy - Network with shelter, rescue, animal control and welfare workers, volunteers, policy makers, and compassionate community members to learn ways to save lives in your community. Hear cutting-edge research from leading national animal welfare experts, along with success stories and strategies from Michigan shelters, rescues, and advocates.

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

Fri 9/5 - 7:30am- 5pm. $95 - Michigan Pet Fund Alliance MichiganPetFund.org, 877-387-7257 or email conference@MichiganPetFund.org

sundays Sundays

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

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

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

tuesdays Tuesdays

Senior Citizen Day - 9am-9pm. Every Tuesday.

Seniors (55 and older) will receive a 10% discount on total purchase. Excludes sale items and live animals.

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP Pet Supplies Plus, 64920 Van Dyke. For more information call 586752-2800.

wednesdays Wednesdays

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

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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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tuesday, september 2

NOTE: All events must be submitted using our online form by the 12th of the month prior to publication. No mail, phone, fax or email submissions, please.

Visit NACalendar.com for details and guidelines.

saturday, august 30

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 55.

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.

See ad page 55.

monday, september 1

Free Meditation Night - 7-8:30pm. Twin hearts is based on the principle that some of the major energy centers or chakras are entry points or gateways to certain levels or horizons of consciousness. FREE. Unity of Farmington Hills, 32500 West 13 Mile Rd, FaRMiNGtON hiLLS. 248-737-9191.

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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.

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

Midweek Meditation - Also Monday, Sept 8th.

Guided session from 6-6:30, and silent session from 7-7:30. Local folks of all ages, backgrounds and traditions. $5. Boston Tea Room, 224 West Nine Mile Rd, FeRNDaLe. 248-548-1415.

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.

thursday, september 4

Free yoga with Megan Slattery - 3:15pm-4:15pm.

This class uses the Ashtanga Vinyasa method of Yoga. All skill levels welcome, and people new to yoga. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing that you can move in. FREE. Irene's Myomassology Institute , 26061 Franklin Rd, SOUthFieLD. 248-350-1400.

Free yoga with Micheal McCarthy - 5:30pm6:30pm. Come early to reserve your spot. Space is limited. All skill levels welcome, and people new to yoga. This class uses the SlowFlowing Vinyasa method of Yoga. FREE. Irene's Myomassology Institute , 26061 Franklin Rd, SOUthFieLD. 248-350-1400.

friday, september 5

art and apples Festival - Thru Sunday, September 7. Whole Foods Market is proud to once again sponsor this fantastic 49 year old festival, one of the nation’s top fi ne art fairs with over 290 exhibiting artists from across the country. A program of Paint Creek Center for the Arts, a regional, nonprofi t art center located at 407 Pine St, DOWNtOWN ROCheSteR. Info: Whole Foods Market, Rochester Hills 248-371-1400 or 248-651-7418.

MeLt hands intensive - 7:30-9pm. Hand & wrist pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, neck pain or headaches? MELT is a simple self-treatment that will help you live better, longer $25. Santosha

Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CheSteRFieLD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 21.

saturday, september 6

Body Cleansing & Detox Intro - 3-4pm. Learn how to cleanse the organs safely and effectively in order to achieve optimum health. FREE. Irene's Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd, SOUthFieLD. 248-350-1400.

monday, september 8

age Defying Nutrition For inner and Outer Beauty - 7pm. FREE. RSVP. Whole Foods Market, ROCheSteR hiLLS. 248-371-1400.

Nutrition for Fertility - 7-7:45pm. Dr. Aaron Rice, D.C. and Dr. Rachel Rice, D.C. will cover interesting and helpful information about what foods to eat and what to steer clear of when trying to boost fertility.

Join us for an evening of information regarding the best nutrition for fertility. FREE. Davenport University, South Building Room 16, 27650 Dequindre Rd, WaRReN. Info: 586-264-9470.

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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.

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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SOLaR POWeRiNG MiChiGaN

Conference bringing together the solar industry, state agencies, utilities, universities, renewable energy advocates, and others interested in solar energy to network and learn about the latest developments in solar energy.

Friday, September 12

Rates: $149 thru noon 9/10, $199 after.

Northwestern Michigan College, Hagerty Conference Center, 1715 E. Front St. tRaVeRSe City info: www.GrowSolar.org

saturday, september 13

Planning to be a healthy 100 - Noon-1pm. Dr. Kahn will discuss the connection between stress and illness. The role of Type A behavior in heart attacks will be presented. Management strategies for stress with exercise, prayer, mind-body practices, and supplements will be discussed. FREE. The Better Health Store, 14105 Hall Rd, SheLBy tWP. 586884-6760. See ad page 55.

easy Fun Foods for Back to School with MacroVal - Noon. Fun, fi nger foods and easy lunch ideas are featured in this class. Kids will enjoy these foods that you can eat with your hands. All recipes vegan, organic, sugar free and delicious. Menu: Almond Butter and Jelly Roll Ups, Tempeh Fingers with Ranch Dipping Sauce, Peanut Butter and Raisin Snack. FREE. Better Health Market of Novi, 42875 Grand River Ave, NOVi. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 55.

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thursday, september 11

Green Lecture Series - 7pm. FREE. Whole Foods Market, ROCheSteR hiLLS. 248-371-1400.

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.

MeLt Feet intensive - 7:30-9pm. Foot or bunion pain, plantar fasciitis, low back pain or balance problems? MELT is a simple self-treatment that will help you live better, longer. $25. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CheSteRFieLD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 21. 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

By studying the iris we are able to look inside and “see” the condition of the entire body, including all the internal organs. This knowledge can help you strengthen your weak areas, often before symptoms are even realized.

Saturday, September 13 • 1-3pm Cost: $30

Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave. CheSteRFieLD. info: 586-949-5515 www.SantoshayogaMi.com See ad page 21.

monday, september 15

Living Gluten Free - 7pm. Suffering with gluten or other food allergies? Join us for our monthly support group with instructors Lee Rossano and Andrea Behe. FREE. Class size is limited - RSVP. Whole Foods Market, ROCheSteR hiLLS. 248-3711400. See ad page 28.

tai Chi Chuan, Beginners - 6:30-8pm. Tai Chi Chuan increases circulation, stamina, fl exibility.

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Deep breathing, mindful movement creates meditation in motion. Held outdoors. $20. Orchid Leaf Energy Arts, 515 Bush Ave, GRaND BLaNC. Dawn Fleetwood 810-235-9864. See ad page 53.

Wednesday, september 17

the amazing thyroid. - 7-8:15pm. Learn how to support this incredible gland. Discover the 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, SheLBy tOWNShiP. FREE. Call 248-879-1900 to register.

Stess Seminar - 7-7:45pm. Interested in reducing the stress in your life, curious as to how stress affects you, and/or looking to recover from some long existing stress-attend this meeting? Join Dr. Aaron and Dr. Rachel Rice, DC, Journey to Health, LLC, to learn more about reducing the stress surrounding your life. FREE. Davenport University, South Building Room 16, 27650 Dequindre Rd, WaRReN. Info: 586 264-9470. See ad page 18.

markyourcalendar CRaFtS ON the CLiNtON

Enjoy the best regional beer and wine selections that Michigan has to offer, while listening to live music on the banks of the scenic Clinton River.

Proceeds benefi t the Clinton River Watershed Council’s programs and services. $45 before September 5 / $55 after September 5

thursday, September 18 - 6-9pm

Yates Cider Mill 1990 E Avon Rd, ROCheSteR hiLLS info: www.CRWC.org/craftsontheclinton

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Inner Engineering is a method, a tool to engineer a deep and lasting transformation. The course is a comprehensive system addressing every aspect of human well-being – from body, mind, and emotion to the fundamental life energy within us. This 4-day weekend program offers the rare opportunity to experience the life transforming wisdom of Sadhguru, a yogi, mystic and visionary humanitarian.

September 18-21 thu: 6:30pm, Sun: 7pm

Cost: $325, early bird & other discounts available Isha Foundation, Westacres Clubhouse 3700 WestAcres, West Bloomfi eld. info: 313-451-4742 Free Introductory Session Open to all: Thu Sept 18, 6:30-7:30pm See ad page 46.

friday, september 19

yoga in Nature - 6-7pm. Learn breathing techniques and posture control. Plan to be outdoors; indoors in bad weather. Wear layered, loose, comfortable clothing. Bring your yoga mat or blanket. Some mats available. For ages 9+ all abilities. $2/participant.

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For Mar Nature Preserve and Arboret, 2142 N. Genesee Rd, BURtON. Pre-register by 9/17.

Genesse County Parks 810-736-7100. healing Forces Reiki Circle - 7-9pm. Attuned and non-attuned individuals are welcome. If you haven't had a chance to experience Reiki, or if you are already a Reiki enthusiast, attend this event. FREE. Irene's Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd, SOUthFieLD. 248-350-1400.

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Rebalance the nervous system, promote healing, reduce infl ammation, decompress the neck & low back, improve core stability, mobilize joints, stimulate organ function, increase fl exibility.

Saturday, September 20 • 12:30-4pm Cost: $35

Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave. CheSteRFieLD. info: 586-949-5515 www.SantoshayogaMi.com See ad page 21.

Wednesday, september 24

the amazing thyroid. - 7-8:15pm. Learn how to support this incredible gland. Discover the 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. Whole Foods, ROCheSteR hiLLS. FREE. Call 248-879-1900 to register.

it Works. Body Wrap Sampler - 6:30-7:30pm.

Want to tighten, tone & fi rm your body in only 45 minutes? Attend our Wrap Sampler event. Bring a friend and go home skinnier. Price includes 1 wrap. $25. Better Body Better Health Institute, 65 S Washington, OXFORD. Dr. Colleen 248-628-4886.

See ad page 9.

friday, september 26

saturday, september 20

Davisburg heritage Festival - The weekend will be fi lled with a Pancake Breakfast: (Adults 7+: $5 each; Children 3–6: $3 each; Children 2 & under: FREE), Antique Tractor and Fire-Truck Display, Cemetery Tours, Wagon Ride Park Tours, Historical Demonstrations, a Parade through downtown, Family fun games, Cow Pie Bingo, Beer Tent, Farmers’ Market, Concert and Live Bands and who could pass up the very popular Hay Maze and much, much more. Most activities are FREE. Throughout downtown DaViSBURG.

essential Oils - 12-1pm. During this one hour seminar, we will discuss the power of essential oils: the most powerful form of Natural Health there is. We will look at their biblical reference, their chemical constituents, frequency (that far surpasses most everything out there), proper application/ ingestion, and much more FREE. The Better Health Store, 2875 Grand River, NOVi. 248-735-8100.

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monday, september 22

immune system will impact your entire body. FREE. Journey To Health, LLC, Davenport University, South Building Room 16, 27650 Dequindre Rd, WaRReN.Info: 586-264-9470. See ad page 18.

Nutrition for immune Support - 7-7:45pm. Learn how to boost or maintain the current state of your immune system before winter. Learn what foods and supplements are best and how helping your

an introduction to kundalini yoga - Kundalini practitioners call it the "yoga of awareness". Learn what it is and how you can use your energy to uplift your spirit. Register early. $25. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WaRReN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 23.

Microbirth screening - 7-7:45pm."Microbirth" is a new feature-length documentary looking at birth in a whole new way, with the latest scientifi c research.

Co-sponsored with Macomb Birth Network.

FREE. Limited seating. Davenport University, South Building Room 16, 27650 Dequindre Rd, WaRReN. RSVP 586-264-9470. See NewsBrief page 10 for details.

saturday, september 27

Spectrum in Motion - 9am. A Healthy Fitness Fundraising Event. Spectrum Community Services Fourth Annual Triathlon on September 27, 2014.

Donation $20. keNSiNGtON MetRO PaRk. Info: Kate Heer 734-367-6750.

it Works. Body Wrap Sampler - 11:30am12:30pm. Want to tighten, tone & fi rm your body in only 45 minutes? Attend our Wrap Sampler event.

Bring a friend and go home skinnier. Price includes 1 wrap. $25. Better Body Better Health Institute, 65 S Washington, OXFORD. Dr. Colleen 248-628-4886.

See ad page 9.

Integrative and Complementary Medicine Ann Y. Burton, MD

Primary Care Internal Medicine

Appointments: 810-344-4365

www.AYBurtonMD.com Nyota139@aol.com

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friday, october 3

yoga in Nature - 6-7pm. Looking for a good stretch and relaxation? Maybe you just want time away from everyday stress. 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. Ages 9+, all abilities $2. For Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N Genesse Rd, BURtON. 810-736-7100.

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Learn this healing Japanese energy technique with a level I certifi cation and attunement by Reiki Master Cynthia Susewit. Cost includes the certifi cate and text. Registration closes on 9/15.

Saturday, October 4 Cost: $120

Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd., WaRReN. info: 248-563-8615 See ad page 23.

saturday, october 4

Planning to be a healthy 100 - Noon-1pm. Dr. Kahn will discuss the connection between stress and illness. The role of Type A behavior in heart attacks will be presented. Management strategies for stress with exercise, prayer, mind-body practices, and supplements will be discussed. FREE. Better Health, 2053 S. Telegraph, BLOOMFieLD hiLLS. 248334-9500. See ad page 55.

Vaccine Risks, Responsibilitiy, Rights - Noon1pm. Mary Tocco discusses the difference between natural immunity and forced vaccine unnatural immunity, vaccine production, ingredients, effectiveness, chronic illness in children related to the vaccines and much more. Spaces are limited so sign up today. FREE. The Better Health Store, 14105 Hall Rd, SheLBy tWP. 586-884-6760.

See ad page 55.

monday, october 6

Free Meditation Night - 7:30-8:30pm. Meditation on Twin hearts is based on the principle that some of the major energy centers or chakras are entry points or gateways to certain levels or horizons of consciousness. FREE. Unity of Farmington Hills,

32500 West 13 Mile Rd, FaRMiNGtON hiLLS. 248-737-9191.

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NOTE: All calendar events must be received via our online submission form by the 12th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. No phone or fax submisarthitis Foundation exercise Program - Join Abbie Mars, Program Development Coordinator sions, please. Visit nacalendar.com to submit online.

friday, october 10

at the Valley Area Agency on Aging, for this lowimpact 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. Program will be held outdoors if weather permits. Chairs will be used both indoors and outdoors during the program. For seniors, all abilities. FREE. For Mar Nature Preserve and Arboret, 2142 N. Genesee Rd, BURtON. 810736-7100.

friday, october 17

yoga in Nature - 6-7pm. Looking for a good stretch and relaxation? Maybe you just want time away from everyday stress. 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 are available. For ages 9 and older, all abilities. $2. For Mar Nature Preserve and Arboret, 2142 N. Genesee Rd, BURtON. 810736-7100.

healing Forces Reiki Circle - 7-9pm. Attuned and non-attuned individuals are welcome. If you haven't had a chance to experience Reiki, or if you are already a Reiki enthusiast, PLEASE consider coming to this event. FREE. Irene's Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd, SOUthFieLD. 248-350-1400.

tuesday, october 21

Food for the heart Class 1 - 7-8:30pm. 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. $15. Beaumont Hospital Outpatient Center, 44250 Dequindre Rd, SteRLiNG hGtS. 248-954-0700.

markyourcalendar Medicine Beyond Medication: The Heart of the Matter

Friday & Saturday, October 24 & 25 Universal Health Solutions brings traditional, holistic, and integrative medical communities together for this conference to consider collaborative models of care for heart health.

Early Bird Registration: $249 Student Pricing: $99 • Full Registration: $299 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, GRaND RaPiDS. Register and learn more at www.uhsmi.com.

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tuesday, october 28

Food for the heart Part 2 - 7-8:30pm. During this class, you will learn how sodium and vitamins impact your heart – and how to make healthy decisions when dining out. $15. Beaumont Hosp. Outpatient Center, 44250 Dequindre Rd, SteRLiNG hGtS. 248-954-0700.

New Baltimore Farmers Market - 8am-1pm.

FREE. Downtown next to Rec Center on Wash.

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Dynamic hatha yoga with Dave - 9-10am. A Sunday Service for your body and soul. Swami D will lead you through a spirited dynamic Hatha Yoga experience that is suitable for every BODY. $14.

House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BeRkLey. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 23.

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 21.

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.

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 23.

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 30.

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

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Warren - 10:15 am. FREE. 1st Mon. St.John-Mac. Hosp. Med.Educ.Ctr, 12000 E. 12 Mile. Enter pkg lot @ Main Hosp. drive & bear L. Mtg in 1st bldg. on L. Aud.A. WaRReN. Info: Ginny 586-940-1634. 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 23.

Food addicts in Recovery anonymous - 6-7:30pm.

Recovery program for people who suffer from overweight, overeating, underweight, bulimia, obsessed with food, weight and dieting. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Open to all. FREE. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Henry Ford Centennial Library, Rm 34, 16301 Michigan Ave, DeaRBORN. Info: Contact Valerie 734-992-8211. Diane Gors 586-753-0946.

tai Chuan Chuan, the Basics - 6:30-8pm. Beginning Tai Chi Chuan class. Come see if Tai Chi Chuan is something you would like to try. $20. Orchid Leaf Energy Arts, 2290 E. Hill Rd, GRaND BLaNC. Dawn Fleetwood 810-235-9864. 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 28.

Better you Fitness - 9-10am. Also Mon & 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 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 30.

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 benefi ts with Instructor Kimberly. All fi tness levels welcome. $10/ class with Class Card, $12/Drop in. Healthy Happy Whole, 317 S Elm, OWOSSO. 989-720-HEAL. See ad page 50.

Food addicts in Recovery anonymous - 6-7:30pm.

Recovery program for people who suffer from overweight, overeating, underweight, bulimia, obsessed

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with food, weight and dieting. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Open to all. FREE. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Deearborn Congregational Church, 16350 Rotunda Drive, DeaRBORN. Info: Valerie 734-992-8211 Diane Gors 586-753-0946.

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 with abby - 6:30-7:45pm. Playful and challenging, Jivamukti Yoga is a vinyasa practice that's high on spirit and low on ego. Stretch yourself physically and mentally. $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BeRkLey. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 23.

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. transformational tuesday Class - 7-8:30pm. A every other week series of classes given by gifted

teachers, speakers, authors and experts. Donation.

Soul Space, 210 West University Ste 6, ROCheSteR hiLLS. Dean La Douceur 248-383-5793.

See ad page 55.

Vinyasa w/Michael Duerr - 6-7am. $15. Namaste Yoga 309 S. Troy St., ROYAL OAK. Linda K. Makowski 248-752-3431. See ad page 21.

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.

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Ask a Nurse Hour with Crittenton Home Care 10-11am 2nd Thursdays. The senior community is invited to visit a Crittenton Home Care nurse who will answer basic medical questions and offer free blood pressure screenings. TROY Community Center. Info: Community Relations Coordinator 248-656-6757.

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.

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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.

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.

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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 - 6-7pm. All fitness levels welcome. Certified Instructor Meagan Duggan. $9/Class with Class Card, $12/Drop-in. Healthy Happy Whole, 317 S Elm, OWOSSO. 989-720-HEAL. See ad page 50.

Yoga - 6-7:30pm. Instructor Chris Duncan, RYT. 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.

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.

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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.

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, 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.

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Participants will learn and practice a very simple and effective tools for moving form stress and disease to wellbeing and grace.

thursdays, Starting September 11 Cost: $135

Soul Space, 210 W. University, Suite 6 ROCheSteR hiLLS. info: Farran 248-841-1570 www.theSoulsSpace.com See ad page 55.

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 23.

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 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. 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, fl owers 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-3pm. 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. Certifi ed 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 30.

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.

Cafe Saturday - 11am-4pm. Saturdays offering organic coffee and tea, with variety of gluten free organic vegan and raw treats to purchase to make your visit like a family visit. WiFi available. Bernie's Best, 3370 Highland Rd, WateRFORD. 248-738-3734.

kids yoga - 11:15am-12pm. This playful class encourages self-expression & builds social skills.

Kids will strengthen their bodies increasing focus, fl exibility, & motor skills $9. SantoshaYoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CheSteRFieLD. Theresa May 586949-5515. See ad page 21.

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Easy access to free parking and handicap accessible. Primary tenant is the Mental Fitness Center. For details, pictures & pricing: www.scribd.com/doc/219499399/850University-Sublease-2014. voluNtEEriNg . 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.

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.

A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside. ~Denis Waitley

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.

See ad page 38.

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.

See ad page 22.

chiropractic Family, pediatrics & preganacy Cafe' of Life Chiropractic Dr. Erica Peabody • 810-629-6023 521 North Leroy St., Fenton

coaching / Counseling The Mental Fitness Center

850 W. University, Suite C, Rochester 248-601-3111 www.MentalFitnessCenter.org

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

Journey to health, llc

Dr. Rachel and Dr. Aaron R. Rice Sterling Heights • 586-264-9470 Journey2HealthChiro.com Full-spectrum chiropractic care helping you reduce stress and improve health with whole food nutrition, gentle chiropractic adjusting, massage therapy, and biofeedback exams.

Unique and customized since no two people are the same! See ad page 18.

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 19.

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 36.

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

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.

When your work speaks for itself, don’t interrupt. ~Henry J. Kaiser

Craniosacral therapy guided touch • denae tait Lapeer • 810-614-7582

Pain/stress relief and more with Craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy and holistic nutrition. 11 years experience. See ad page 36.

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!!!

There is just one life for each of us: our own. ~Euripides

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

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

Founding member IAOMT and IABDM. See ad page 13.

HPS Advanced Dental care, PC Heather Pranzarone Stratton, DDS 4741 24 Mile Rd., Ste. C, Shelby Township 248-652-0024 • HPSDental.com

Our Family and Cosmetic Dental Practice is committed to practicing dentistry with a biocompatible approach. We perform mercury free/ mercury safe dentistry in a friendly, caring atmosphere for the entire family. See ad page 26.

Digestive health TheDigestionDoctor.com

coaching/counseling Soul Space

210 W. University, Suite 6 Rochester • 855-200-SOUL (7685) www.TheSoulsSpace.com Transform your life. Unique type of soul coaching integrates elements from counseling, life coaching and spiritual aspects. Call for a free intro session with Chris, Teresa or Christina. See ad page 55.

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 22.

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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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ENErgY HEAliNg 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.

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

fEldENKrAis® MEtHod lisA PoNicHtEr • 248-321-0358

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.

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.

EssENtiAl oils YouNg liviNg EssENtiAl oils

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

Why essential oils are mentioned 200 times in the Bible? Call for FREE "Missing Link" CD. (Income opportunities also available). See ad page 29.

YouNg liviNg EssENtiAl oils

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 29.

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. ~Benjamin Franklin

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Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today. ~Will Rogers

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.

HArvEst MicHigAN

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."

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lucKY’s NAturAl foods, llc Since 1974, 248-693-1209 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion Historic Business District LuckysNaturalFoods.com

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

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

Personalized service, knowledgable staff, special orders.

NAturEs BEttEr WAY

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

We also carry top quality herbal and nutritional supplements.

WildWood HEAltH solutioNs

Rain International Independent Distributor 586-727-6302 www.MyRainLife.com/wildwood Go beyond ordinary nutrition with SOUL, a revolutionary new product combining black cumin, black r a s p b e r r y, a n d chardonnay grape seeds. A powerful antiinflammatory supplement in a simple, portable 2 oz shot. See ad page 27.

Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. ~Maya Angelou

HEAltHY lifEstYlEs Holistic WEllBEiNg

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

DETOXIFYING IONIC FOOTBATH.

PAMElA vissEr, cNHP

248-931-2710 • Rochester Area Young Living EO Dist. #1125514 Pamela.YoungLivingConnect.com C e r t i f i e d R AW F o o d Instructor, Award Winning Hairdresser, custom Salon w/Aromatherapy, ZYTO Compass Nutritional Assessments, Health Classes, Rain Drop Therapy/Free training.

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hypnotherapy Imagine That Hypnotherapy Jack Dugger, Certified Hypnotherapist 2893 Dixie Hwy., Waterford 248-622-6350

Longevity Health Institute Madison Heights • 248-548-3060 Rochester Hills • 248-459-1139 LongevityHealthInstituteInc.com LewerenzMedicalCenter.com

A Functional, Regenerative Holistic Medical Approach.

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

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.

Natural wellness & Pain relief Centers The Patterson Center 1520 S. Lapeer Rd., Ste 212 Lake Orion • 248-884-7288 www.ThePattersonCenter.com

Licensed Counselor can h e l p w i t h a n x i e t y, depression, guilt, grief, phobias, stress, smoking, weight and more. Seek relief! Call now, become a better you. Proudly serving the area for 10 years.

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 19.

Iridology Orchid Leaf Energy Arts

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 5.

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

Iridology, Herbs, Organic Chinese formulas.

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

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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.

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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massage therapy 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.

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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.

NAturAl/Holistic HEAltH BiBlicAl HEAltH

Hilda Lauderman, DHM, Ph.D, NMD, RN Serving East Michigan • 810-503-4056 "Dr. Hilda" offers programs using natural approaches to help with conditions including nutrition, thyroid function, osteoporosis and more. Also licensed as a Dr. ˇ of Nedicine, a branch of natural medicine. Call for more information. See ad page 31.

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 Life Health Coach 586-646-0066 Nutritional counseling/ herbal remedies based on the COMPASS® nutritional assessment. Identify deficiencies in your body in the comfort of your own home. Serving SE Michigan. Goodallsherbs@ gmail.com.

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NutritioNAl couNsEliNg AdvANcEd NutritioNAl solutioNs Lee Rossano, CNC Rochester Hills • 248-652-4160 whysuffer.NET

Lee brings 10 years of clinical experience, the most advanced assessment techniques, and a lifetime of intuitive healing with personalized health plans to help cease suffering. That means better sex, energy, and a greater sense of happiness! See ad page 28.

jodY tENjErAs, d.c., c.c. N.

Lakes Area Family Chiropractic 10635 Highland Road, White Lake 248-698-8677 LakesAreaFamilyChiropractic.com Illness is a sign something is out of balance. I use Nutrition Response Testing, diet & supplementation to determine how to restore the balance that leads to good health. Chiropractic & Laser Therapy also available..

orgANic lAWNcArE A-1 orgANic lAWNs, l.l.c.

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

See ad page 12.

oxYgEN/HYPErBArics loNgEvitY HEAltH iNstitutE Madison Heights • 248-548-3060 Rochester Hills • 248-459-1139 LongevityHealthInstituteInc.com LewerenzMedicalCenter.com

A Functional, Regenerative Holistic Medical Approach.

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

NAturAl WEllNEss & PAiN rEliEf cENtErs

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

Comprehensive treatment options to maximize your results. Bio-identical hormones, IV nutritionals, HcG weight loss, manipulation under anesthesia, decompression therapy, exercise with oxygen therapy, and cancer therapies. See ad page 19.

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PHArMAcY PHYsiciANs coMPouNdiNg PHArMAcY

1900 S. Telegraph Rd Ste 102 Bloomfield Hills • 248-758-9100 PhysiciansCompoundingPharmacy.com We work together with practitioners and patients to solve medication problems and meet specific needs.

Hormones, veterinary, allergen-free medications are great examples. Pharmaceutical grade supplements. Consults available. Call us with your questions or for a quote!

Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom. ~Hannah Arendt

WEigHt loss NAturAl WEllNEss & PAiN rEliEf cENtErs

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

People under Dr. Strauchman's supervised HcG protocol are losing 20-30 pounds a month and keeping it off. Mention Natural Awakenings Directory and receive $50 off your HcG Program. See ad page 19.

ProfilE WEigHt loss

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

Losing weight doesn't have to be hard when you unlock the knowledge from your DNA. Capture your roadmap to successful weight loss. DNA report + Personal step by step system + Proven Weight loss/maintenance. See ad page 17.

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Specializing The Past 8 Years In Natural And Drug-Free Solutions For: IBS, Crohn’s, Colitis, Diarrhea, Chronic Constipation, Metabolic Syndrome

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