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EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT

“ALTERNATIVE” MEDICINE …AND MORE

What is “alternative”, “anti-aging”, “preventive”, “holistic”, “integrative”, “restorative” medicine?

Topics covered include: Preventive medicine for all of life’s stages Hormone balance for men and women

• Menopause and andropause

• Weight loss

• Libido Thyroid function Anti-Aging Pearls

• Brain health Diet and Healing Foods

• Detoxing

• Paleo diet

• Mediterranean diet Inflammation

• Autoimmune diseases – arthritis/ lupus/ hashimotos thyroiditis Genetics and Cancer Risk

• If cancer is in your genes, what can you do?

This Lecture is sponsored by: Oakland County’s number one choice in compounding-only pharmacies. Bloomfield Hills, MI PhysiciansCompoundingPharmacy.com

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ealthy eating is an important part of any beauty plan. As nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder puts it, "healthy eating pays dividends in radiant skin, lustrous hair, sparkling eyes and a sleek physique." We're pleased to bring you, in our Conscious Eating article this month, tips from Snyder that will help you achieve a desirable glow. We found the tips she provides for ongoing cleansing to be particularly helpful. After you read the article, follow the link we provide at the end for a list of her "Top 50 Beauty Detox Foods."

This is just one of the contributions we have this month for our "Personal Improvement and Natural Beauty" issue. You can also learn "Six Ways to Create the Life You Want," how to create homemade shampoos, lotions and perfumes (great for holiday gifts) and much more related to health, wellness, fitness and green living. Don't miss the piece where Serena Dyer reflects on her unique childhood, and being the daughter of bestselling author Wayne Dyer.

This month, in our Calendar of Events, we also have one of the largest and most varied list of events ever taking place in November. Make sure you check it out and plan on attending the informative seminars and other happenings designed to help you lead a happier, healthier and more earth-friendly lifestyle.

In looking ahead, we're planning a Holiday/Conscious Giving Guide for our December issue, which is due to begin distribution the last week of November. We plan to bring you many ideas and choices for unique and healthy gift options this holiday season. It will be available on our website as well, for those of you who prefer to shop online.

Our December issue will also contain our regular fare of articles, news and events, and the holiday theme will include, Edible Holiday Rituals, Non-toxic beauty salons, tips on volunteering and more. For pets owners, we'll have tips for those who have pets sleeping in their bedrooms.

Until then, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

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egMichigan’s annual Vegan ThanksLiving Potluck Dinner will be held in Troy on Saturday, November 29. The festivities will begin at 6:30pm with a buffet of delicious vegan food.

Spread the word to others who might be interested in celebrating this Thanks-Living feast where all can be thankful. Bring your best dish to share in a relaxed environment.

VegMichigan is a nonprofit organization promoting awareness of the health, environmental and ethical benefits of a plant-based diet.

Please RSVP by emailing Susan@VegMichigan.org or Info@VegMichigan.org. After your RSVP, you will receive more specific directions to the location of the potluck.

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Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Radiance

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lice Huang‘s Chinese Natural Therapies is now offering Colenz colon hydrotherapy, a gentle irrigation of the colon (large intestine). The process uses filtered, gravity-fed, UV sanitized, temperature controlled water. Much more extensive and gentler than an enema, colon hydrotherapy assists in the clearing of stagnant

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toxins and waste from the colon.

"While results vary from person to person based on individual health conditions," explains Huang, "most people experience a dramatic improvement in elimination habits, increased energy, relief from gas and constipation, clearer skin and eyes, improved mental clarity, body detoxification and weight loss after just three sessions."

"A session is a comfortable experience for most people," she says. "Modern colon irrigation equipment uses disposable, single-use rectal tubes which allow a small amount of water to flow into the colon, gently stimulating the colon’s natural peristaltic action to release softened waste. During the session, most clothing can be kept on and you will be draped to ensure modesty. Your dignity is always maintained and all therapists are certified by the International Association of ColonHydrotherapy."

Other services offered at Alice Huang's Chinese Natural Therapies are techniques to restore health, relieve pain and renew energy such as acupuncture, herbal remedies, detoxing foot baths and hot stone massage.

Alice Huang’s Chinese Natural Therapies is located at the Healing House, 1311 N. Main Street, Clawson, 248-278-6081 or at Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, 313-418-8161. For more information visit AliceHuangs.com. See her ad on page 3.

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"It is an exotic combination of organic carrots, cabbage, green and red onions and bell peppers," explains Moiz Habib, founder of Loya Organic, "topped with a rich & creamy herbed carrot and to- Loya Organic Harvest Stir Fry mato sauce. If you like we can add grilled chicken breast (extra cost) for a quality protein boost, or if you prefer we can keep it vegan for you."

"At Loya," explains Habib, "our lamb and beef is certified organic and grass-fed.

Our chickens are free-range and raised without the use of artificial hormones. Each week we make a trip to the local markets and pick out the freshest, naturally-grown produce for our family."

Loya Organic offers dine-in, take out and catering. They have a vegan and glutenfree menu available, and the restaurant is a "peanut free" facility.

"Commitment to organic is not an easy one," says Habib, "but we are up to the challenge."

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Are You Trapped in the Shadow Side of the Internet?

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roy business Integrated Counseling Services is offering new resources for couples who are choosing to work through sexual addiction. Three therapists are on staff and are all certified sex addiction therapists through the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals, led by Dr. Patrick Carnes.

They are announcing their new early morning recovery for working professionals, an option that is new to the community. so that they can do their recovery work before they go to work, and be home with their families at night.

"While so much of the internet is good for our relationships," they explain, "there is a dark side as well. Pornography on the internet gets around a lot of mental filters that would be inhibiting us from acting out."

Connie Hutchinson, LPC, CSAT, of Integrated Counseling Services, explains that addiction can come almost instantly, or may develop over several months. "Eventually the addict is unable to stop even though he/she does not want to do it," she says. "We offer holistic adjunctive therapy to help in the healing process. For example, craniosacral therapy is very helpful in helping to release trauma held in the body. Reiki, flower essences, and neurofeedback are also helpful. NADA auricular acupuncture can help with cravings and withdrawal."

Integrated Counseling Services is located at 2265 Livernois, Suite 260, Troy. For more information, call 313-658-7225 or visit IntegratedCounselingKS.com. See ad page 11. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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et sail aboard the luxurious, ecofriendly, Italian MSC Divina on the the 12th Holistic Holiday at Sea cruise for life-transforming discussions on the benefits of a plant-based diet, plus a host of other health and wellness activities with a community of 1,700 fellow passengers.

The 35 expert presenters and teachers will include Ann Crile Esselstyn, known for her life-changing plant-based meals and author of the new book, The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook, a current bestseller on Amazon.com; husband Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, whose groundbreaking research and dietary advice found the book’s 125 recipes; plus Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Michael Greger, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, Chef AJ (Abbie Jaye) and Bhava Ram. More than 130 classes cover food preparation, yoga, Pilates, meditation and other topics related to natural well-being.

Cruise passengers will dine on non-dairy, vegan/natural cuisine, expertly prepared under the supervision of Mark Hanna, an internationally known natural food chef.

Evenings bring opportunities to socialize in the Golden Jazz Bar and enjoy nourishing time in the Aurea Spa. The next cruise is March 14 to 21, 2015. Passengers depart from and return to Miami and dock en route at Falmouth, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.

For more information or to register, call 1-828-749-9537 or 1-800-496-0989, email Info@HolisticHolidayAtSea.com or visit HolisticHolidayAtSea.com. See ad, page 43.

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ccording to Marian Kahn, founder of Royal Oak's Wellness NP of Michigan, "Weight loss is something many people need, but then usually end up falling short of their goals because they either try to do it on their own, or don’t consult a professional to do the proper research into what is right for them."

After 22 years in nursing, 14 as a nurse practitioner, Marian Kahn decided to open Wellness NP of Michigan last year. Wellness NP staff (Marian Kahn, center) Services include weight loss programs and nutritional counseling. She has recently added several new services, including an IV hydration center; sports, pre-employment and school physical exams; and B vitamin and lipotropic injections.

“We focus on whole foods, no gimmicks, and no hidden costs," explains Kahn.

'We are serious about weight loss, but at the same time provide only positive, uplifting comments, positive energy and positive thoughts in our clinic. There is a tremendous amount of satisfaction in seeing a person adopt healthier behaviors and feel the difference, not only in how their clothes fit, but their energy level, feelings of well-being, and how people respond to them, One of my main goals in life is to help people lose weight effectively and permanently, thereby giving people their lives back."

Wellness NP of Michigan is located at 2530 Crooks Rd, Suite 3, Royal Oak. For more information call 248-721-9878 or visit WellnessNP.com.

Free Alternative Medicine Lecture in Bloomfield Hills

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hysicians Compounding Pharmacy will sponsor a free talk on "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Alternative Medicine... and more," at 7 pm on Wednesday, November 12, at the Bloomfield Township Public Library.

The featured speaker will be Keri Topouzian, DO who specializes in anti-aging and restorative medicine with emphasis on early detection, prevention, treatment and reversal of age related decline. Attendees can their questions answered about how this approach applies to them.

"Millions of Americans are looking for alternatives to the traditional medical approach to treating disease," explains Topouzian. "In fact, a major shift has occurred toward efforts to prevent Keri Topouzian, DO disease from occurring in the first place. Supplements, nutrition and hormonal balance are often used in a more natural approach to treating and preventing disease."

The Bloomfield Township Public Library is located at 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills. For more information on attending, or to register, call 248-758-9100 or visit PhysiciansCompoundingPharmacy.com. See ad page 2. www.NAeastMichigan.com

7th Annual MSU Making it in Michigan Food Show

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he Michigan State University Product Center is pleased to announce the seventh annual Making It in Michigan Conference and Premier Specialty Food Show to be held Wednesday, November 12th from 7:30am-4pm at the Lansing Center.

The show provides food and agricultural entrepreneurs fresh thinking to grow their businesses.

The one-day event hosts educational sessions. The trade show will feature over 160 Michigan-made food and agricultural products.

“This is poised to be our biggest event yet in terms of the number of Michigan vendors participating in the Marketplace Trade Show, and the caliber of industry experts that will be leading the educational sessions,” states Matthew Birbeck, MSU Product Center’s high impact venture action team project manager. “We will be showcasing some innovative processes and strategies specifically targeted for food and agricultural entrepreneurs supporting this year’s theme, Fresh Thinking for Success."

The $79 per person conference registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, educational sessions, digital copies of all presentations, reference materials and admission to the marketplace trade show.

We offer professional, licensed counseling for depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, addictions, sexual compulsivity and more, using: • Yoga for stress management, • Holistic Postpartum Depression Support group • Neuroemotional Technique • Reiki • EMDR • Craniosacral Therapy • NADA acupuncture for addictions • Somatoemotional release Call about our • Fine arts meet up groups ongoing Yoga, • Therapeutic creative writing group fine arts and • Dance for women early morning • Early morning recovery program recovery groups.

• Therapeutic acrylic painting classes • Gluten-free support group

For a confidential discussion and to find out more about help available call 248-250-9105.

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For more information and to register go to ProductCenter.msu. edu/miim/registration or call Greta McKinney at 517-353-7185.

GO BEYOND ORDINARY NUTRITION Michigan Business Has the Essentials

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ichigan company Madge & Gert is announcing their new Essentials line, products that are scented with essential oils (not fragrance oils) for therapeutic benefits & aromatherapy.

“We have soy candles, and wax melts available in seven different scents explains Heidi “Gert” Seaman, owner of Madge & Gert. “All scent combinations promote their name with biblical reference.”

New to the Essential line this season are spa products, including peppermint foot loofah's, bath bombs (peppermint/ eucalyptus-decongestant, ginger/orange-detox, and lavenderrelaxation), lavender lotion bars, and lip balm.

“We use only the highest quality ingredients, including local beeswax, and organic when available,” says Seaman.

For information visit MadgeAndGert.com, call 248-2402918 or visit the Aubergine Gallery, 338 N. Main, Milford, a new location carrying the Essentials line. natural awakenings

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n response to demand, Strongheart Yoga of Warren will be bringing back the Strongheart Book Club beginning November 7 at 7:30pm.

They have already selected the first book for the new season: The Alchemist

by Paolo Coelho, an international best seller about finding your destiny.

“Don’t stay away because you didn’t read the book, you’re still welcome to join the discussion,” explains Pattie McCann, co-owner of Strongheart Yoga. “This is a positive, community oriented meeting and everyone is welcome.”

This is a free event.

Strongheart Yoga is located at 8373 Old 13 Mile Road, Warren. For more information call 248-563-8615 or visit StrongHeartYoga.com. See ad page 54.

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ri Mata Amritanandamayi, more often called "Amma" (Mother), will arrive in the metropolitan Detroit area during Thanksgiving week. Everyone is invited to spend time with Amma to experience selfless, unconditional love. Her entire life has been dedicated to alleviating the pain of the poor and those suffering physically and emotionally.

Several humanitarian projects will take place locally in the Ann Arbor and Detroit area. All are welcome to partici- "Amma" Sri Mata Amritanandamayi pate. Two such projects involve cooking and serving meals weekly to those in need.

Referred to by the international press as the “Hugging Saint”, Amma has embraced more than 34 million people from around the world with her divine blessing (darshan). She travels the globe to bless and inspire people of all ages and cultures to live a life of compassion and selfless service.

Through the example of her life, Amma strives to demonstrate that true service to humanity is possible when one puts aside one’s own concerns for the good of others. She has inspired a vast network of charitable activities (embracingtheworld. org) through which people are discovering the beauty and sense of peace that come from serving others.

Amma teaches that the divine exists in everything and perceiving this underlying unity in all things is not only the essence of spirituality but also the means to end all suffering. When asked about her religion she replies that her religion is love. She has never asked anyone to change their religion but only to contemplate the essential principles of their own faith and try to live those principles with all their heart.

According to Dr. Deepak Chopra M.D., “Amma is the embodiment of pure love.

Her presence heals.”

Several free public programs are available throughout the week. For more information about Amma in Detroit, visit Amma.org or CALL 734-995-0029. To find out more about this and other Amma projects, email Ammamich@gmail.com. See ad page 27. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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Lead Lurks in Lipsticks and Skin Whiteners

ecent research has found several heavy metals in numerous lipsticks and cosmetics. These include mercury and lead in skin-whitening creams, and chromium, cadmium and lead in lipsticks.

Scientists from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine tested 549 cosmetic skin-lightening products manufactured in 32 different countries. The products were purchased online and from stores in the U.S., China, Taiwan, Japan and Sri Lanka. Thirty-three of the products contained more than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of lead, and 45 percent of them contained more than 10,000 ppm of lead. Of those purchased in the U.S., 3.3 percent had mercury levels greater than 1,000 ppm.

University of California scientists tested 24 lipsticks used frequently by teenagers and purchased at local stores. They found 75 percent contained lead and nearly half exceeded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) maximum acceptable concentration of lead for candy (0.1 ppm).

In 2010, the FDA tested 400 lipsticks and found lead in every sample tested— with concentrations ranging from 0.9 to 3.06 ppm. Other studies have confirmed similar findings.

They also found significant concentrations of chromium and cadmium among some of the samples. There are currently no concrete international or U.S. standards for safe levels of these heavy metals in cosmetics.

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The review covered the major algae types of red algae, brown algae (such as kelp), green algae and blue-green algae (such as spirulina). A host of compounds in these extracts were found to provide protection against freeradical damage. In one study, phloroglucinol, a phenol derivative from brown algae, inhibited inflammation among human tissue sarcoma cells.

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A study from Rutgers University tested 66 adults while they walked on treadmills set for low intensity versus when they were seated at desks, with two days separating the tests. Measurements of reading comprehension, attention span and response speed skills and performance show these were unimpeded by treadmill walking when compared with sitting.

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Looking at Beautiful Art Bumps Up Brain Activity

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esearchers from Japan’s Oita University have found that aesthetic appreciation of paintings may be linked to altering activities in specific areas of the brain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of 39 people were taken as they looked at slides of still life and landscape paintings by 19th-century French painters and slides of photographs that closely replicated the paintings.

While the subjects considered both the paintings and the photographic analogs to be beautiful during the experiment—with no significant differences between them—the most beautiful paintings were rated significantly higher than their corresponding photographic analogs in the pre-experimental phase.

The researchers cite this as evidence of feeling greater pleasure from the paintings.

The MRIs showed that during the experiment, portions of the brain’s frontal lobe related to emotions, memory, learning and decision making were activated. However, when the researchers compared the positive effects of aesthetic appreciation of the art paintings versus the photographs, they noted significantly more activity at the back of the subjects’ brains, specifically the bilateral cuneus, a part of the occipital

lobe responsible for basic visual processing; and the left lingual gyrus, or ridge, associated with vision, encoding visual memory, logical ordering and dreaming. The findings suggested that these neural structures are associated with the aesthetic appreciation for paintings.

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Honey and Ginger Beat Antibiotics in Fighting Superbugs

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esearchers from Ethiopia’s University of Gondar College of Medicine have recently found that the use of mixtures of honey and ginger extract can treat drug-resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. They note that further clinical evaluation and pharmacological standardization of the mixtures are needed before they can be used therapeutically.

The scientists conducted laboratory testing with clinical isolations of five separate superbugs: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus aureus (non-MRSA), two strains of Escherichia coli plus Klebsiella pneumoniae. The inhibition of all five types of bacteria by three common antibiotics—methicillin, amoxicillin and penicillin—were compared with the antibacterial effects of ginger extract, honey and a combination of the two.

The ginger extract and honey combination was found to have the greatest inhibiting effect on the bacteria; however, even the two applied separately were more effective against the bacteria than the antibiotics.

Although in vivo studies are needed, the researchers believe that the honey and ginger extract combination is a promising source for treatment of resistant bacterial strains.

Antioxidant Supplements Improve Eye Health

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ye health may be improved by taking certain antioxidant supplements, according to researchers at Austria’s Medical University of Vienna. They studied 40 healthy volunteers between the ages of 18 and 30 split into two groups, giving a control group a placebo pill and the other a supplement containing vitamins C and E, lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, copper, selenium, gingko biloba, flavonoids, omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-lipoic acid.

The medical scientists tested the health and blood flow of the retinal artery, which feeds the eye with blood and nutrients. The results of the two-week trial showed the supplements significantly improved blood flow through the retinal arteries. The supplements also helped protect the retinal arteries from free radical damage.

The scientists concluded that such supplementation can prevent a type of cellular dysfunction in the eye induced by oxidative stress that is assumed to play a role in age-related macular degeneration.

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Green Apple Day Aims to Transform Schools The Green Apple Day of Service, to take place on September 27 nationwide, will give parents, teachers, students, companies and local organizations ways to transform schools into more healthy, safe and productive learning environments via local service projects. Green Apple is a global movement dedicated to enabling schools to provide clean and healthy air, conserve energy and other resources and serve as places where young people can reap inspired dreams of a brighter future.

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Although they receive far less foreign e-waste than Africa and Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean are significant and growing destinations for the industrialized world’s discarded refrigerators, small home appliances, televisions, mobile phones, computers, e-toys and other products with batteries or electrical cords.

Adding to the problem, the region’s fastgrowing middle class is emulating American consumers by buying more electronic and electrical equipment. According to the World Bank, economic “climbers” grew 50 percent in the last decade and represent 32 percent of the area’s population, surpassing the number of poor for the first time in regional history.

The United Nations’ Bonn, Germany-based Solving the E-Waste Program initiative establishes e-waste academies as valuable resources for researchers, government decision-makers and recyclers. Experts share their experiences and knowledge in developing countries.

Academy Coordinator Federico Magalini, Ph.D., notes, “What’s called a ‘best of two worlds’ approach is needed: efficient pre-processing in developing countries and maximized recovery of materials with proper treatment of residual waste in countries with the best technologies for the job, with proceeds shared fairly and equitably.”

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Cash Mobs

Collective On-the-Spot Buying Revives Local Businesses In most areas of the country, small, locally owned retail businesses are the lifeblood of local economies, but the rising costs of doing business often means they cannot compete with the lower prices of big-box retail giants that negotiate in volume.

For several years, the growth and frequency of cash mobs have been breathing new life into struggling mom-and-pop businesses. Like a flash mob performing a dance or social protest, a cash mob gathers people together to have a tremendously positive effect on hometown businesses that may have served them and their families for decades.

Most cash mobs agree to meet on a particular day, with each participant committing to spend a specified amount, typically $20 or more. The benefits for local businesses far exceed a one-day influx of cash—new customers are found, previous customers become active ones again and a new appreciation for businesses that fuel a local economy is realized.

Participants can also have a little fun while further benefiting their communities as many cash mobs gather with old friends and new after a shopping frenzy at a local establishment for food and drinks.

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Golden Years

Senior Roommate Service Combats Loneliness AARP, Inc., estimates that about 8,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day. With longer and healthier life expectancies, many are divorced or widowed and need roommates to have company and chat with; to share living costs and chores; and for emotional support.

Women-only Roommates4Boomers.com founder Sarah Venable says, “I went online to find a service that helps women over 50 find roommates, and found to my dismay that there were plenty of sites for finding roommates in their 20s and 30s, but nothing for boomer women.”

For a $30 fee, the site uses a detailed algorithm to match women not only by location, but by interests, tastes, lifestyles, education, personal preferences and a host of other factors; much like a successful dating website.

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Time Is Money, So Bank It Time banking is an updated, Web-savvy version of barter that allows users to accumulate the time they work and then “spend” it elsewhere. Unlike traditional bartering, it’s not limited to an individual transaction. The medium is so fluid that it can be exchanged many times as a form of currency.

Most people do a variety of tasks that others may not want to do or are incapable of doing themselves, such as writing, preparing taxes, babysitting, housecleaning, plumbing or even dentistry. For example, an hour of gardening equals an hour of child care, dentistry, home repair or teaching someone to play chess. The idea is that people trade for what they need and do what they’re good at. Everyone gets what they need by exchanging their expertise.

Time banking works for groups, too. Organizations, agencies, churches and businesses can all become members of TimeBanks USA, formed in 1995, and contribute time, energies, skills and resources.

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Tomato Lacquer

Non-Toxic Can Lining in Development Because fresh food spoils quickly, many packaging and preservation innovations have helped to extend transportation hardiness and shelf life. Now, a new bioresin made from tomato plant byproducts could make it safer to eat ubiquitous canned goods.

Led by the Stazione Sperimentale per l’Industria delle Conserve Alimentari (Experimental Station for the Food Preserving Industry), in Parma, Italy, the BIOCOPAC (biocopac.eu/en) consortium is developing a bio-based thermosetting lacquer. Most metal food packaging has a BPA-filled liner or chemical-based lacquer to prevent corrosion. While these keep the can intact, they have been linked to deleterious effects on the food inside.

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Strides Promised in Environmental Protection Following the lead of Jadav “Molai” Payeng, an Indian man who singlehandedly planted 1,360 acres of forest, India’s Rural Development Ministry will plant 2 billion trees along the nation’s 62,137 miles of highways to combat rural poverty and youth unemployment and improve the environment, which suffers from severe air pollution.

According to the World Health Organization, India currently has a youth unemployment rate of 10.2 percent and six of the world’s 10 cities with the worst air pollution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also announced a target of spreading electricity to every home by 2019, relying largely on solar power, and the government is furthering plans to clean up the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.

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The Power of Patriotic Purchasing Buying products that are made in the USA supports both our neighbors and nation. Keeping the entire product cycle within our borders employs more Americans, enhances local and national economic security and ensures greater product quality because American environmental and health regulatory standards are often higher than in other countries. For companies, domestic production can be part of a larger emphasis on supporting local businesses and implementing eco-practices.

StillMadeInUSA.com provides examples of domestically made products in many categories, including personal apparel, handcrafts, household goods, green products, appliances, sporting goods and tools.

About 95 percent of our clothing is now made in other countries, according to the Ecology Global Network (Ecology.com), mostly in China, where sweatshops and human rights abuses are prevalent. Polyester and nylon are derived from petroleum and processed and dyed using synthetic, often toxic substances such as copper, nickel and cobalt. The nonprofit Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture’s Fibershed and Grow Your Jeans programs (Tinyurl.com/ GreenJeansEtc) and the Sustainable Cotton Project’s Cleaner Cotton program (Tinyurl.com/CleanerCotton) increase domestic production by assisting and connecting domestic growers and textile makers.

In addition to spotlighting locally made products in its stores with special shelf tags, Whole Foods Market has made more than $10 million in low-interest loans to independent farmers and food artisans via its Local Producer Loan Program. Canyon Bakehouse, a gluten-free bakery in Boulder, Colorado; Buchi Kombucha, brewers of sustainably crafted, Earth-bermed tea in Asheville, North Carolina; and Fancypants Baking Company, makers of 100 percent natural and nut-free cookies in East Walpole, Massachusetts, are examples (Tinyurl.com/ WholeFoodsLocalLoans).

Iconoclastic ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s (BenJerry.com), headquartered in Waterbury, Vermont, conducts a Caring Dairy program that assists farmers to apply more sustainable practices; buys eggs from hens in certified humane cage-free farms; and plans to transform all of its 50 flavors to non-GMO ingredients and earn fair trade certification by the end of this year. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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Sea-Surfing Robot Tracks Marine Life An unmanned, solar-powered Wave Glider robot has been deployed off the U.S. coast near San Francisco as part of an arsenal of ocean-observing technologies revealing in real time the mysterious journeys of great white sharks and other marine creatures. A new network that also includes data receivers on fixed buoys picks up signals from acoustic tags on animals passing within 1,000 feet and transmits information to a research team on shore, led by Stanford University Marine Sciences Professor Barbara Block.

The technology is central to Block’s Blue Serengeti Initiative, which builds on the Tagging of Pacific Predators project, part of the international Census of Marine Life (2000-2010). “The use of revolutionary technology increases our capacity to observe our oceans and census populations, improve fisheries management models and monitor animal responses to climate change,” says Block.

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beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more powerful and realize our personal best: physical health, emotional health, relationships, work, finances and spirituality.

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ulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen had reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list more than once, yet she relates in her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, that she also yearned to be able to do a headstand, but felt she didn’t possess the necessary sense of balance.

“That’s just a little story you tell yourself,” advised her personal trainer.

Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are major appliances that deliver decades of faithful service with precious little downtime. She admits, “If the human body had a warranty, mine would have run out ages ago.” Still, she clung to a vision: “I want to be strong; strong enough to hike the mountain without getting breathless, strong enough to take a case of wine from the deliveryman and carry it to the kitchen.”

Quindlen, who lives in New York City and New England, was also maintaining an incorrect belief: It wasn’t her sense of balance that was holding her back, it was fear.

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able to do a headstand. Along with a sense of accomplishment, this quirky achievement was a revelation as she ultimately concluded, “If I can do one thing like that, perhaps there are others.”

Take a Stand

Personal empowerment is all about taking a stand—developing the vision, countering misguided beliefs, having a plan and then moving forward to be the best version of one’s true self.

David Gershon and Gail Straub, of West Hurley, New York, authors of Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It, contend that empowerment always starts with a desire for a better life. “We need to learn how to dream, how to boldly and courageously reach for our highest visions,” says Straub. “Start with what’s working already and the vision of what life can be.” She likens self-empowerment to “spiritual surfing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum and passion are.”

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First, recognize what we’re already doing right—eating well, perhaps, or exercising—and then add another healthy activity. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease, underscores that much of physical health is within our personal control. “Many lifestyle factors keep us from being physically healthy enough to lead a full life,” she says, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption or drug use, stress and depression. “The good news is that lifestyle factors are within our power to change.”

Steinbaum recommends starting small by changing one bad habit and then seeing how we feel. “Quit the diet soda or the sugar-sweetened beverages.

Get rid of potato chips. Go for a walk.

Put down your smartphone and spend some focused time with your child, a friend or even your pet. Then breathe… and just listen to how you feel.”

Emotional Health

Our emotions can be allies in achieving personal empowerment, advises Straub.

For example, fear can alert us to danger; joy can remind us to be grateful. However, when emotions cause pain and threaten derailment, it’s important to understand why, and then work through it.

“Uncomfortable emotions let us know there is a problem to attend to, a wound to work on, thus allowing us to see our own truth,” explains don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., of San Diego, California, author of The Five Levels of Attachment. “With awareness, we can observe our uncomfortable emotions, as they may be showing a belief we are holding that is no longer true for us.”

“To work through our emotions, we have to be able to accurately sense what we are feeling and be able to express it in a healthy way,” adds Straub, like expressing anger after a

tough commute by punching a designated pillow or shouting into a closet.

Furthermore, “We need to change the belief we’ve identified that’s causing the painful emotional response.” Did the guy that cut us off in traffic really do it maliciously? Third, learn to let go of a negative emotion that’s automatically triggered when someone or something presses our “hot button” by immediately considering, “He must have been in a big hurry,” or “She doesn’t realize how offensive that remark could be,” realizing it’s their problem, not ours, and declining to make it ours.

Achieving greater emotional calm is a huge step toward personal empowerment.

fixing machinery. Capability means a strong skill that can be fine-tuned for a specific circumstance; a talented generalist, rather than a narrow specialist.

Shaughnessy recommends that we recognize and develop our best competencies in order to equip ourselves to both withstand economic adversity and help push our careers forward.

Finances

Fiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money

when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. “Where people believe they get abundance, they will,” she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving.

It’s the mixed internal messages of, “I need more money,” with, “There’s not enough to go around,” that can block the flow of abundance in our lives.

Beck, who lives in San Luis Obispo, California, recommends throwing a “neurological toggle switch” to turn off the “lack-and-attack” part of our brains and turn on the “everything-is-going-to-

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Acting on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relationships. “Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be accepted,” counsels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy with a sense of loneliness and distance. “Say, ‘I forgive, I accept and I let go.’” This paves the way to being genuine, which naturally leads to greater unconditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships.

In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaiming Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want, suggests ditching the image of two people looking soulfully into each other’s eyes. “Realize that you’re both changing all the time,” she says. Instead, envision two people walking side-byside at the same pace, and a relationship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.

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Following all of these first five steps also helps enhance our spirituality. Dennis Merritt Jones, of Simi Valley, California, author of the new book, Your (Re) Defining Moments: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be, calls it “being pulled by vision,” rather than being pushed by pain.

The motivational speaker believes that every encounter, event or circumstance is a portal to a redefining moment—a chance to connect with our authentic self.

Jones cites seven characteristics of the authentic or timeless self: realizing our oneness in life, reverence for that life, fearlessness because we know we’re part of something bigger, integrity, humility, equanimity and unconditional love.

“When these qualities become the norm in our daily lives, we’ll know we are living from the authentic self,” he says.

Jones urges us to live “more vertically.” He explains, “We exist on what I call the surface of life, a horizontal pathway where we go about our daily routines. We often don’t hear the siren call from the depths of our being because we are so busy ‘doing’. It’s the authentic self that’s eternally calling us to be who we were born to be.”

He describes a “sacred intersection” where we can turn from the horizontal everyday and move in a vertical direction to the depths of our souls or the heights of our imaginations via mindfulness and self-enquiry. Fortunately, every moment of every day offers this opportunity to expand our being. The key question is, “Will we be consciously present enough to recognize the opening and step through the door?”

These experts concur there is no finish line for self-empowerment or attaining the perfect place to stay. It’s a “sustainable growth process,” says Gershon, an ideal project for the rest of our lives.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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ing one elbow on the ground and prop your head up with that same hand.

Place the other hand on the floor beside your waist. With legs straight and toes pointed, lift the top leg up as far as it will go, then slowly lower it back down. Do 10 to 15 reps, and then turn over and work the other leg.

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nsightly cellulite, which is comprised of fat deposits just beneath the skin, appears as lumps or dimples, usually near the buttocks and upper thighs, and is most common in women. Building muscle can make cellulite harder to notice and help burn more calories.

While cellulite deposits might not be eliminated, burning body fat will make them shrink and be less visible.

Here are five top exercises to blast stubborn cellulite.

cise such as walking, running, hiking or cycling can help in the overall battle to burn calories and blast cellulite.

Cardiovascular Exercise

Leg Lifts

As long as we’re expending more calories than we’re taking in, we will begin burning the body’s fat deposits.

As cardio workouts burn calories, they can reduce overall body fat, which also makes cellulite harder to see. Any exer-

Stair Climbing

Stair climbing burns at least 10 calories a minute, according to the nonprofit National Wellness Institute, that promotes healthy lifestyles worldwide.

Plus, stair climbing has the added benefit of working all the muscle areas that tend to get hit with the greatest amounts of cellulite.

Janet Wallace, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology at Indiana University-Bloomington, advises that leg lifts are the best exercise for toning the outer thighs.

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An MSNBC health segment recommended this fat-busting move to target all the areas that are most susceptible to cellulite. While kneeling on hands and knees, lift a leg up behind you until it’s pointed upward at a 45-degree angle. Slowly bring the leg back down and repeat the movement with the other leg. Start with 15 reps and work up from there.

Squats

Stand comfortably with feet about a foot apart. Slowly bend the knees to lower your body until both thighs are parallel to the floor. Then gradually stand back up, squeezing gluteal and back-of-the-thigh muscles as you rise.

If performed consistently, this exercise will increase muscle strength in the thighs and buttocks, which also helps burn fat, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Less fat equals less noticeable cellulite.

As with the other exercises, start with 15 repetitions per session and work up to more.

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Here are a few favorite ingredients for home treatments:

Homemade Shampoos, Lotions and Perfumes Make Great Gifts

■ Honey is perfect for conditioning dry, damaged hair and rinses out easily.

■ Sour cream makes a great facial mask for softening and cleansing a dull complexion.

■ Green tea is packed with antioxidants and tones skin with no need to rinse off.

■ Oatmeal can be used instead of soap to cleanse all skin types.

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■ Pineapple juice soothes tired feet and softens rough patches.

any of us have grown disenchanted with expensive, commercial beauty products that include toxic and even cancer-causing ingredients. Fortunately, safe, natural and affordable alternatives—including homemade shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, bath salts, body scrubs and butters—are stocked at many natural grocers and health food stores.

We all want to avoid phthalates, cetyl alcohol, triclosan, sodium laureth sulfate, parabens and many other poisonous chemicals commonly found in lotions, creams, scrubs, oils, perfumes and makeup products that may not be listed on labels. “You want to know what’s in your product,” says Janice Cox, of Medford, Oregon, the bestselling author of Natural Beauty at Home and Eco-Beauty. “If you’re making your own, you’re in control.”

Cox remarks, “Ingredients are absorbed through the skin, our largest organ. It’s why some medicines like birth control, pain relief and nicotine patches are effectively applied externally; it’s also why toxic ingredients placed on our skin can be so harmful.”

Her recommended solution is simple: The kitchen cabinet harbors solutions to the dry and dull skin that plagues many this time of year, shampoo residues that result in drab hair, and less-than-glowing skin due to a suboptimal holiday diet.

“Many products require only one or two ingredients and

■ Baking soda works head to toe as a hair rinse, facial scrub and bath soak.

■ Olive oil in a nail soak keeps nails clean, flexible and strong. take minimal time to make,” says Cox. “Plus, they cost only pennies. Who wouldn’t choose that over a $30-an-ounce mysterious chemical soup?”

Honey is a Cox favorite for several reasons, including its antimicrobial effects: a dab on a blemish or insect bite can zap it overnight. “Honey has high potassium content, making it almost impossible for bacteria to survive in,” she explains. It’s also a good source of B vitamins thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, plus minerals like iron, zinc and manganese. In this case, what’s absorbed through skin is literally nourishing our body’s entire system.

Honey is also a powerful humectant, helping to prevent loss of moisture from skin and hair. Cox recommends dropping a tablespoon or two in a warm bath to soothe rough skin without stickiness, a conditioning mixture of honey and olive oil to produce silky hair and an apple-honey toner to facilitate glowing skin.

She also recommends an easy shampoo that contains nothing more than natural soap (like Dr. Bronner’s), water and a little vegetable oil for dry hair. “It doesn’t foam up like

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Homemade beauty products are a natural outlet for anyone that loves to cook or craft. Make a small batch—experiment with an array of essential oils to create a preferred scent to suit individual tastes, and add or subtract the amounts according to skin and hair types.

“Take it a step further and make pretty gift packages with glass bottles, jars or tins embellished with ribbons, personal artwork or anything else that taps into your creative juices,” says Cox. “Your friends and family will be especially happy to receive and use them.”

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food sandwich with gluten bread, animal protein and cheese with casein produces a mid-afternoon slump. They are hard to digest together and all at once, taxing body energy,” she explains. “Then, when you feel the inevitable drop in energy, you might turn to caffeine or sugary soda, but that only brings on another slump.”

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ise food choices that optimize digestion and promote natural, ongoing detoxification can help us attain red-carpet shape, professes nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty Detox Foods. She aims for optimum health as the basis for achieving a desirable outward glow.

Snyder says she once struggled with several beauty issues. In seeking wellness on the way to becoming a nutritionist, she found that her daily energy level improved after she started making shifts in her diet. She then lost weight, her hair got healthier and her formerly troubled facial skin became

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Blogging about her gradual transformation and lifestyle philosophies attracted media attention and a celebrity clientele by word of mouth. “I never looked for clients; they found me,” she says. Today, Snyder counts entertainers Fergie and her actor-husband Josh Duhamel, Kerry Washington, Channing Tatum and Drew Barrymore among the many celebrities she has helped get into better camera-ready shape.

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Snyder, who is now a vegan, suggests simplifying meals and starting them with whole, raw, plant-based foods like salads. She advises her clients to start the day with lemon juice in warm water. If they don’t feel like breakfast, she advises, “Don’t force yourself. Listen to your body, it knows best.”

When hunger hits, Snyder blends a Glowing Green Smoothie—what she calls, “the star of the whole Beauty Detox program,” in her book. A batch of three to four servings requires seven cups of chopped spinach; six cups of chopped romaine lettuce; one-and-ahalf cups of chopped celery; one banana; an apple and a pear, both peeled, cored and chopped; two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and two cups of filtered water. She claims that drinking this smoothie can make a difference in just three days.

She also lists 50 plant-based foods for specific body benefits because they are naturally alkaline-forming during digestion and assimilate more effectively than acid-forming animal protein, dairy, caffeine, alcohol and sugar. By improving digestion, we end up feeling more energetic.

Timely Eating

Carefully timed consumption is another key in Snyder’s beauty regimen. She recommends starting the day with a light smoothie, eating foods based on whole plants throughout the day, and then eating a raw salad and a vegetarian meal or some animal protein as an earlier dinner. Eating fruit by itself on an empty stomach helps it digest better than when combined with other foods that take longer to process. On hungrier days, Snyder suggests turning to whole grains such as oats or quinoa, which are high in fiber and lower in fat, or fibrous chia seeds.

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mouth. If more people considered their mouth to be the gateway to the rest of the body and its overall health, then choosing between undergoing periodontal (gum) disease treatment and buying a new cell phone would become a no-brainer.

Do you know anyone who isn’t trying to save money by postponing purchases that they may have taken for granted just a few months ago?

Although being frugal in an uncertain economy is not a bad thing, there are some things that should always remain on the “must have” list unless the financial situation is critical.

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For many Americans, maintaining proper oral health via regular dental visits and compliance with a dentistrecommended treatment plan are given a very low priority.

Many people still believe that the only time they really need to see a dentist is when they feel pain or something is cracked or broken.

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In fact, the latest medical research indicates that maintaining optimum oral health is vital for one’s overall health and well-being. For example, recent studies have linked undiagnosed and untreated periodontal (gum) disease with increased risks and complications for patients with heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and other systemic health conditions. We also know from studies that 3 out of 4 Americans experience some form of gum disease in their lifetime.

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Healthy eating pays dividends in radiant skin, lustrous hair, sparkling eyes and a sleek physique. supplementing with bee pollen or a protein smoothie. She stresses, “Progress, not perfection,” as her mantra, advising that it’s better to take small steps and keep moving forward rather than try to change everything all at once.

She believes that experiencing higher energy and beauty benefits provides effective incentives to continue instead of trying to stick to a strict, numbers-based plan that doesn’t take into account energy or digestion.

Ongoing Cleansing

“The metaphor I use for healthy digestion is a waterfall versus a stagnant pond,” says Snyder. “You want your system to be moving, dynamic.” To keep digestive “sludge” out of our body’s systems, Snyder recommends a proven detox approach of drinking liquid only between meals to help foods digest easier. She particularly recommends her own Probiotic & Enzyme Salad, made with four cups of shredded cabbage; one inch of fresh ginger, cut into strips; one teaspoon of caraway seeds; and cold, filtered water, all left to naturally ferment in a jar at room temperature for about five days—or refrigerated raw sauerkraut from a health food store—to help flush out toxins. She also emphasizes supplementing with probiotics, such as her unique formula made from soil-based organisms. Infrared sauna treatments can also help leach heavy metals out of body fat and decrease cellulite.

“These techniques have been around for a long time because they work,” says Snyder. “As I always say, outer beauty is a reflection of inner health.”

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healthy cycle of daytime sleepiness and nighttime wakefulness. Stepping outside for 10 minutes of sunlight and fresh air can stamp out sleepiness, says Breus, which is much healthier than reaching for a caffeine jolt or sugary snack.

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leep, along with nutrition and exercise, shapes the backbone of overall health, yet 40 percent of Americans get an insufficient amount, according to a recent Gallup survey, and the potential health risks are considerable. “Sleep deprivation affects every organ system and disease state,” and is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer and mortality, says Michael Breus, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in Scottsdale, Arizona, and founder of TheSleepDoctor.com.

“It’s best to get seven to eight hours of sleep in one big block at nighttime,” counsels Breus. Yet the circadian rhythm dictates two peaks of sleepiness

every 24 hours—one in the middle of the night and another 12 hours later, says Dr. Lawrence Epstein, director of the sleep medicine program at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Interacting with the circadian rhythm is the homeostatic rhythm, which causes greater sleepiness the longer we’re awake. Both circadian and homeostatic sleepiness elevate by mid-afternoon, resulting in the familiar 4 p.m. slump.

Siesta cultures split sleep, notes Epstein, slightly reducing nighttime sleep, but devoting time midday to nap.

“Naps are a double-edged sword,” observes Epstein. While they help relieve short-term sleepiness, poorly planned naps can perpetuate an un-

A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests that merely falling asleep may initiate memory processing and cognitive consolidation, helping explain why German scientists found even six-minute naps to be rejuvenating. If substantial daytime sleep is needed to overcome a deficit, strive for 90 to 110 minutes, the length of time needed to complete a full sleep cycle.

Here are other practical tips.

Reflect on the rationale. “Boredom, laziness or avoiding work are the wrong reasons to nap,” says Amanda Chan, managing editor for healthy living at The Huffington Post, which instituted two cozy nap rooms in its New York headquarters after founder Arianna Huffington collapsed from exhaustion several years ago. A quick pick-me-up to boost mental agility and mood is a reasonable excuse to snooze.

Plan a prophylactic nap. Forestall late afternoon fatigue by napping between 1 and 3 p.m. Waiting until early evening to nap can interfere with nighttime sleep, advises Epstein.

Embrace darkness, coolness and quietude. Melatonin, “the key that starts the engine of sleep,” is suppressed by even the slightest amount of light, so wear eyeshades, suggests Breus. Keep a blanket and earplugs handy.

Lie down. If a bed or couch is unavailable, try napping on a yoga mat

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on the floor. A chair should be reclined to support the lower back and avoid straining the neck from “bobblehead” syndrome, says Breus.

Power down. Setting an alarm for 10 to 25 minutes allows time for only the first two sleep stages: falling asleep and light sleep. Breus explains that sleeping longer than 25 minutes triggers deep sleep, from which waking results in sleep inertia, or grogginess, that impairs mood, decision-making and motor skills.

Napping at Work

While many progressive businesses such as Google, Apple and Zappos permit or even promote workplace napping, most companies are still skeptical.

“We live in a culture that minimizes the importance of sleep,” comments Epstein. “We prize productivity and think it shows worker loyalty to put in excessive amounts of time.”

Ironically, mounting research suggests that napping may boost the brainpower needed to function at peak performance. A recent study found that nightshift air-traffic controllers that napped for 19 minutes showed better vigilance and reaction times than nonnappers. Other documented benefits include better concentration, memory and creativity.

Seek out a sleep sanctuary at work, such as an office with the door closed and blinds drawn, an unused conference room with a couch, or a first-aid office cot, suggests Chan. Another option is to nap in the car, but Breus insists that nappers tell colleagues where they’re going as a precaution. Better yet, bond with a “nap buddy” willing to read nearby during snooze time.

“You’re very vulnerable when you’re asleep,” he says. “Be safe.”

If sleeping is not currently condoned in the workplace, consider approaching the human resources department with information on the positive effects of appropriate napping on work performance, says Epstein. Suggest implementing a sleep wellness program, which can offer education on sleep deprivation, techniques to improve sleep and individual screening for sleep disorders.

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Gratitude is a small act with a big payoff, Green observes. “The person receiving gratitude appreciates knowing they made a difference, but the giver is the greatest recipient. It feels good to express gratitude, plus you are freed from future regrets that you didn’t express it when you had the chance.”

Patricia Brugioni, a Christian Science nurse from Chicago, has been sharing three things she’s grateful for on social media on a daily basis since taking a five-day online challenge earlier this year. “I am a grateful person by nature, but now I am claiming the good that is coming to me and learning to cherish things without feeling like I have to earn them,” she says.

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“My losses have given me an inner compass by which I live my life. While I would not wish the tragedies I have experienced on anyone, I am eternally grateful for the blessings. I do not waste time, and I know how to love without fear.”

iddlesworth, Pine and Badyna are among thousands adopting a Gratitude Challenge to help develop their gratitude reflex and cultivate a more positive outlook on life. Gratitude can take many forms, but typically participants pledge to reflect upon and express it daily with the help of email prompts from a sponsoring organization. A gratitude practice can help grow appreciation for the strangers that better our lives. It can also deepen our

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”

gratefulness for the significant others we sometimes take for granted.

Approaching a milestone birthday, retired businessman Walter Green set out on a year-long journey to visit 44 people that he credited with changing his life to initiate conversations about their influence, which he recounts in the book This is the Moment! While the relationships were already solid, according to Green, “In many cases, it was the most significant conversation we ever had.” www.NAeastMichigan.com

Kindspring.org’s first online Gratitude Challenge brought together 11,000 people from 118 countries.

The site now has an online portal, including a startup kit designed to help community organizations sponsor their own challenges.

Gratitude can be good for business, too. Four Canadian branches of the bank TD turned its ATMs into “automatic thank-you” machines that provided high-value personalized gifts to its longest-standing customers to thank them for their loyalty. Any business can be creative in showing appreciation in meaningful ways to its customers.

As with any new skill or habit, gratitude needs to be exercised until it becomes second nature. Simply writing a page a day in a gratitude journal or saying a morning thank-you prayer can help maintain the momentum.

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Serena Dyer Reflects on Her Spiritual Upbringing

by Lindsay McGinty

What was it like to grow up with Wayne Dyer as your father?

Growing up, my seven siblings and I were exposed to a lot of ideas that were different than what my friends heard.

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erena Dyer had a unique childhood being raised by spiritually progressive parents, including her bestselling celebrity dad, Wayne Dyer, Ph.D., who would write her notes on personal stationery printed with the motto, “Be realistic.

Expect miracles!” It’s not a message her peers likely heard at home.

Now 29, Serena shares her point of view in Don’t Die with Your Music Still in You: My Experience Growing Up with Spiritual Parents, co-authored with her father. The title reflects her parents’ key lesson for their children: Pursue the life you are born to live.

Some missteps along the journey to her true calling included enrolling in law school to maintain her student identity, but her upbringing served as a light guiding her home to herself. She wrote the book after dropping out of law school, a big step toward her dream of inspiring others to live authentically.

you could do in your life was to follow that dharma, and in doing so, you would be serving God. I often joke that my childhood was filled with unconditional love and security, but also a lot of weirdness! Not many kids learn transcendental meditation at the age of 5 and count monks as friends.

Were there any downsides to being raised by spiritual parents?

I like to think that while there weren’t any real downsides, there were certainly challenges. For example, in a more traditional household, when someone gets the flu, their parents probably tell them that it’s flu season and it’s just going around. In my household, when one of us would get the flu, we were told that we aligned with it and allowed it in. In other words, part of the challenge of having spiritually progressive parents is that they make sure you are aware that you are responsible for everything happening in your life.

What is the greatest lesson you learned?

Thus far, it is knowing that we are the creators of our destiny—the masters of our fate. I wholeheartedly believe that we sign up for the experiences we have in this lifetime, as they are part of our soul’s desire to grow and expand.

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We were taught that within each of us is a purpose, a passion that we call dharma, and that dharma is what we are incarnated here to do. as not happening to us, but responding to us, we become more consciously aware of how much our thoughts affect our daily experience. I am so grateful my parents taught me this at a young age because I have learned to choose my thoughts carefully.

What is the greatest gift your parents have given you?

It’s not something they did for me; it was how they lived their lives in front of me. My parents did not encourage me to follow my dreams and then sacrifice theirs in order to raise me. My parents followed their dreams and in watching them do so, I felt safe to go after mine, as well. They taught me that there is no honor in sacrificing yourself or your dreams for anyone else, and demonstrated that the only time you have to make your life the way you want it is now. I am grateful to them for living their lives this way, which has allowed me to feel safe living my life this way, as well.

What advice would you give to people that wish they were raised in a more spiritual manner?

I tell people that it doesn’t really matter what kind of parents you had, it matters how you feel about yourself. Everything in life starts with the self. If you don’t have love and acceptance and forgiveness for yourself, you won’t have these things to give to other people either. I was taught that we can’t give what we don’t have. When we learn to love and treasure every part of ourselves, we also have love to give to others.

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spiritual aspects of the season or visits from out-of-town family members.

When shopping together for gifts, make a plan and stick with it, letting everyone know its purpose beforehand. Resist impulsive purchases trumpeted by store promotions.

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ccording to a poll by the Center for a New American Dream in 2005, three out of four Americans wish the holidays were less materialistic. Traditionally rooted in family, faith and joy, the season can be marred by commercialization. Instead, inspire the whole family to take a “buy less, get more” approach so that everyone can experience the essence of what many consider the most wonderful time of the year.

Raise Awareness

The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) reports that U.S. companies now spend about $17 billion annually marketing to children, up from $100 million in 1983.

Many kids are formulating wish lists year-round, due to the continual bombardment of alluring commercials. CCFC Associate Director Josh Golin attests that the holiday season is a perfect time to start discussing the power of advertising and the techniques used. Teens are especially sensitive to the notion of being manipulated by adults.

For children under 8 that can’t yet comprehend the persuasive intent of commercials, limit screen time with all devices. Golin advises that the scope of commercialism has changed radically. “It’s no longer just television commercials, but also Internet, cell phones and video games. Plus, children’s media characters are placed on every type of product imaginable. Think about limiting commercialism in all forms; you can’t just turn off the TV.”

Manage Expectations

New American Dream’s Simplify the Holidays guide at Tinyurl.com/SimplifyTheHolidays encourages families to reconnect by participating in meaningful activities such as neighborhood caroling, building a gingerbread house, preparing gift boxes for the homeless, taking a nature hike or making a feeder for backyard birds.

Explore volunteer projects as a family, letting the children’s interests lead. If kids are attracted to water, pick up litter along a shoreline. In the spirit of the season, donate gently used clothing, books and toys to a shelter. For animal lovers, contribute time or materials to a local animal rescue or rehabilitation center.

Attend community events such as musical performances, plays and art exhibits. Seek out inexpensive or free local activities. Kids are often enthralled by a simple tour of neighborhood Christmas lights.

Gift Buying

Make gift purchases consistent with the family’s values.

Golin suggests resisting the temptation to buy the season’s “hot” products. “Resist buying what’s advertised the most.

We have power as parents and as part of a larger culture to believe there’s no such thing as a must-have toy or holiday gift.” Instead, search for timeless, high-quality items that are eco-friendly and fair trade. Try wooden toys for babies and toddlers or a bamboo skateboard for teens.

Ads can make a toy look appealing because it’s brandnew and ready-to-use, but homemade gifts can be a more meaningful alternative. New American Dream suggests constructing a rope swing or wooden sandbox for little ones.

Given a comfortable timeframe, children can gift grownups homemade green cleaning products or re-potted herb and houseplant clippings. All ages can give away the last book they read and kick off a year-round book exchange. Forego more tangible items by gifting experiences like a zoo membership, bowling gift cards or movie tickets, or make a charitable donation to a cause that the recipient supports.

Let friends and family make shopping easier by inviting them to create such a gift registry at SoKindRegistry.com.

Unplug

Always plan for quiet time. It reduces exposure to holiday marketing, creates opportunities for family bonding and fosters independent children. Golin observes, “We can all be better about trusting our kids to entertain themselves. When reducing screen time, we don’t necessarily need to suggest activities to kids. Give them the space to be bored for a minute and be amazed at what they come up with on their own.”

Start before the holidays. “Talk to kids about how you’ll celebrate the holidays in your own home, noting that it might be unique. Focus on aspects that aren’t gift-related,” suggests Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Golin. Plan food-focused traditions such as baking together Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com). and special group meals. Generate excitement around www.NAeastMichigan.com 38 East Michigan edition

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hat’s on the family pet’s wish list this year? Family members can have fun creating interactive toys and games that are easy on the holiday budget.

According to a recent American Pet Association survey, three out of four owners buy gifts for their pets during the holiday season to the collective tune of $5 billion. Dogs and cats receive new sweaters and boots, collars and leashes, toys and treats. Yet, what they really crave is attention.

“Too often, pets are left alone for eight hours a day, leading to anxiety, frustration and unwanted behaviors. It’s important that they’re mentally challenged, learn new commands and have fun,” says Dr. Mary Gardner, co-founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, in Los Angeles. “Cognitive decline and muscle wasting, common in older pets, can both be thwarted with games personalized for age and ability.”

Special Dog Treats Look for sturdy wooden puzzles that hide a treat behind doors that pull or slide open. Advanced puzzles involve a multistep solution. Following

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dog treat cookbooks will keep dedicated bakers in a canine’s good graces throughout the year.

Write an activity—a walk, trip to the dog park, game of fetch or a doggie/human dance party—on a few index cards. “Teach the dog to choose by rubbing one card with a sodium-free bouillon cube,” suggests Eileen Proctor, a pet lifestyle expert in Denver. “As soon as the dog sniffs the card, reward with praise and the designated gift. Once the game is learned, there is no need to keep scenting the cards.” Turn up a corner of all the cards for easy pickup.

Purrfect for Cats

Cats may like to play it cool, but bring out a laser pointer and they act like kittens again. To mimic hunting instincts, play hide-and-seek with kitty’s food; put holes in a closed box with special bits of dry food inside, then let her paw it out or roll the box.

Place a too-large-to-swallow jingle bell inside an empty toilet paper roll and tape the ends shut for a charmingsounding toy. An orphaned sock filled with crinkly cellophane and sewn shut makes an intriguing toy to

drag around. Improvise a fishing pole from a colorful dowel rod and heavy twine with a pet- and planet-friendly item tied on the end for a pet to chase.

Cats love to squeeze themselves into small spaces or relax in larger ones, so pass along gift boxes.

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In the wild, birds spend most of their time foraging for food. Mimic a wilderness search by hiding food beneath an unused, unbleached coffee filter or a large lettuce leaf. Cut food in pieces big enough to hold in a claw to help hone balance.

Hide seeds in a made-forbirds piñata, available at pet supply stores. Puzzle boxes range from reachin-for-food versions to slide-a-door or pull-a-knob difficulty levels.

Fun for Fish

Betta (Siamese fighting) fish love to rest near the surface, so provide a leafy hammock, available where supplies are sold. Finned friends get exercise as they chase a laser pointer’s red dot through the water. A new plant or ping-pong

ball floating on the surface provides added entertainment.

Moss balls are a good place to hide food and also help keep the water clean.

A ceramic log lets fish hide inside.

Climbing Crabs

Hermit crabs are social animals, both curious and amusing. The gift of a new shell or two during molting season is appreciated.

Flat-topped rocks with textured sides, large enough to not tip over, provide a different view.

Fibers like those used for macramé, hung from the lid of the tank almost to the floor mimic rope climbing. Upside-down terra cotta flower pots, in different sizes and covered with netting, provide more surfaces and heights to explore.

“Time spent together is a gift for both the giver and the recipient,” says Proctor. “It’s more thoughtful than anything you can find in a store. You always get back more than you give.”

Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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People, Pets & Vets - 11am-3pm. People, Pets & Vets is a FREE hands-on, interactive educational program designed for children of all ages to learn about animals and proper animal care. Bring your stuffed animal for a free check-up. FREE. Macomb Community College, bldg E, 44575 Garfield Rd, Clinton Twp. Info: Tari Kern 248-564-0309.

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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.

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.

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FREE. Whole Foods ROCheSteR hiLLS 248371-1400.

VegMi Presents: Vegan 101 Cooking Class - 7pm.

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

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Balancing hormones Naturally - 6:30pm. Roslyn Rogers will show natural alternatives to HRT, how to have healthy bones throughout your life, what nutrients can help nourish your skin to bring out a youthful glow and what you eat can either zap or pump you with energy. Spaces limited. FREE. The Better Health Store, 2875 Grand River, NOVi. 248735-8100. See ad page 55.

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Balancing hormones Naturally - 6:30pm. (See description for Nov. 5th even directly above). Spaces limited so sign up today! FREE. The Better Health Store, 14105 Hall Rd, SheLBy tWP. 586-8846760. See ad page 55.

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holiday Stress Management - 7pm. We all love the holidays, but we know it can also be a very stressful time. Join Stephan from our Whole Body Department for some great tips on handling the stress of your season. FREE. Whole Foods ROCheSteR hiLLS 248-371-1400.

Strongheart Book Club - 7:30pm. Positive, community-oriented meeting. Everyone welcome.

Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WaRReN. Info: 248-563-8614 or see NewsBrief page 10.

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Managing Stress for your heart - 12-1pm. (See description in Nov. 1 event above). Spaces are limited so sign up today. FREE. The Better Health Store, 14105 Hall Rd, SheLBy tWP. 586-8846760. See ad page 55.

Awaken The Goddess Within - 1-2:30pm.

Learn the ancient art of belly dance while toning your muscles, gaining flexibility and relieving stress,wear comfortable clothing that will allow you to “shimmy” and expect to have fun! $25. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

Power of Touch Couples Massage - 7-9pm.

Romantic partners will learn to give & receive a relaxing therapeutic body massage to help them reconnect with one another. Wear loose fitting clothing as you will remain clothed during the class. $25. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 54.

Fine Arts Meet Up Group - 1:30pm (meet at ICS). Would you like to attend fine arts events with others with similar interests? November's event is a trip to the Flint Institute of Arts to view the exhibit Cutting It Close: The Art of Carving. $25. Integrated Counseling Services, 2265 Livernois Rd Ste 260, TROY. Darci Neely 248-250-9105. See ad page 11.

Holiday Cooking Class - Noon. Presented by: MacroValMaking healthy, vegan, gluten free recipes at the holiday time can be challenging. Come learn some secrets of the trade by Chef Val. Learn how to keep it simple, yet very delicious for your whole family. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, Novi. 248-735-8100. See ad page 55.

Monday, November 10

Basics and Flour Blends - 12-1pm. Whether new to gluten free diet or just looking for support, come learn information about gluten free foods perfect for the holidays. Part of the GF support group.

Donation $10. Integrated Counseling Services , 2265 Livernois Rd Ste 260, TROY. Kathie Schofield 248-250-9105. See ad page 11.

Tuesday, November 11

Leadership Development - 8-9pm. Learn how you can improve your leadership ability, people skills, and conflict resolution. This is a personal development program that can help in all areas of Life - family, finances, fitness. FREE. Wheeler Community Center, Clinton Twp. Life Leadership, Alice Goodall 586-646-0066. See ad page 53.

Wednesday, November 12

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. FREE. Whole Foods Rochester Hills. Call 248-879-1900 to reserve your seat.

Free "Alternative" Medicine Health Lecture 7pm. Dr. Keri Topouzian explains alternative, antiaging, preventive, holistic integrative and restorative medicine for all stages of life. Bloomfield Township Public Library, Bloomfield Hills. RSVP 248-758-9100. See ad page 2.

Isha Kriya: A Free Guided Meditation - 7-8pm.

Learn a simple yet powerful 15 minute practice which creates enhanced clarity, improved health and a state of peacefulness and joy. No previous meditation experience is necessary and it can be done seated in a chair. FREE. Bacon Memorial Public Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte.

Offered by Isha Foundation, an international, nonprofit, public service organization. 313-451-4742.

See ad page 53.

Thursday, November 13

Green Lecture Series - 7pm. Presented by the Sierra Club. FREE. Whole Foods Rochester Hills 248-371-1400.

Saturday, November 15

A Taste of the Season - 12– 3pm. Join us as we sample delicious items from our Holiday Menu and offer tips to make this a most memorable holiday.

FREE. Whole Foods Rochester Hills 248371-1400.

Planning to be a Healthy 100 - Noon. 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. Spaces limited so sign up today! FREE. Better Health Market, 2053 S Telegraph, Bloomfield Hills. 238-334-9500. See ad page 55.

Strawbale Studio Celebration Party Potluck7pm. Celtic & World music by Greenfire Trio, followed by food and socializing. Experience and help raise funds for the new compost furnace.

Donations of cash, hors d'oeuvres, juice or wine appreciated. Info/RSVP: Strawbale Studio, Oxford 248-628-4088.

Mind/Body/Spirit Dance-for Women Only - 1011:30pm. Experience a 90 minute safe, fun, and healing dance class that requires no experience. $25. Integrated Counseling Services, 2265 Livernois Rd Ste 260, TROY. Teri Sertic 248-444-0842. See ad page 11.

Expanding Your Consciouness - 1-3pm. Connect your body & breath to the energy centers (chakras) to release and restore. During a gentle yoga practice, you will receive Reiki; an energy healing modality, to align and balance your chakras. $25. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

Monday, November 17

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 limited. Whole Foods Rochester Hills. Please call 248-371-1400 to register. See ad page 23.

Gluten Free Sauces and Herbs - 12-1pm. Marilyn Smith shares her experience with our GF support group of how to cook gluten free sauces for the holidays and share her knowledge of herbs to help dress up your gluten free entrees. $10. Integrated Counseling Services, 2265 Livernois Rd Ste 260, TROY. Kathie Schofield 248-250-9105. See ad page 11.

Tuesday, November 18

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Autism - 6:459pm. The Specific Carbohydrate Diet has helped millions of people who have various forms of bowel disease and other aliments vastly improve their quality of life. It is very effective with the tx of Autism. $5. Providence Medical Center, 22250 Providence Dr, Southfield, Michigan Holistic Nurses, Alice 586-646-0066. See ad page 53.

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Network Spinal analysis talk & Demo - 7-9pm.

Dr. Lawrence Bell will discuss NSA, a very gentle & advanced Chiropractic technique that improves the body’s responsiveness to all forms of stress.

This may be witnessed in real time during the demo.

FREE. Integral Life Center, 1460 Walton Blvd, #210, ROCheSteR hiLLS. Lawrence Bell 323804-2155. See ad page 50.

isha kriya: a Free Guided Meditation - 6-7pm.

Learn a simple yet powerful 15 minute practice which creates enhanced clarity, improved health and a state of peacefulness and joy. No previous meditation experience is necessary and it can be done seated in a chair. FREE. Whole Foods Market Midtown, 115 Mack Ave, DetROit. Offered by Isha Foundation, an international, non-profi t, public service organization. 313-451-4742. See ad page 53. isha kriya: a Free Guided Meditation - 7-8pm. (see description in 6-7pm event above). FREE. Summit on the Park, 46000 Summit Pkwy, CaNtON. Offered by Isha Foundation, an international, non-profi t, public service organization.

313-451-4742. See ad page 53.

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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.

Beaumont Senior health Fair - Noon-4pm. The Orion Center and Beaumont Health Systems will be offering you a day of Health Screenings, including B/P, Vision, Nutrition, Weight/BMI and much more.

Seniors 55+ only. FREE. Orion Center, 1335 Joslyn, Lake ORiON. 248-391-0304 x301.

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Girish kirtan - 7:30-9:30pm. Girish returns for his annual Kirtan of sacred mantras and chants to connect you to divine presence. For more info on Girish visit girishmusic.com Advance tickets $20/$25@door. House Of Yoga, 2965 W 12 Mile Rd, BeRkLey. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992.

See ad page 54. a taste of the Season - 12– 3pm. Join us as we sample delicious items from our Holiday Menu and offer tips to make this a most memorable holiday.

FREE. Whole Foods ROCheSteR hiLLS 248371-1400.

Gluten Free healthy holiday Side Dishes - 1pm.

Better Health's Chef Liz will be preparing cornbread turkey sausage stuffi ng, smashed root vegetables with maple pecan butter and creamed healthy greens along with some healthy cooking tips. Spaces are limited so sign up today! FREE. The Better Health Store, 2875 Grand River, NOVi. 248-735-8100.

See ad page 55.

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Candle Light yoga + live music Girish - 7:308:30pm. An intimate class led by Jivamukti teacher, Abby Hoot, accompanied by Girish with sacred sanskrit mantra, harmonium + guitar to bathe you into bliss. Pre-register, $20 space is limited to 30 students House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

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Gluten Free holiday Baking - 12-1pm. Marilyn Smith shares ideas about how to show up at parties and eat gluten free. This lecture is part of the gluten free support group that meets weekly at this time. $10. Integrated Counseling Services, 2265 Livernois Rd Ste 260, tROy. Kathie Schofi eld 248-250-9105.

See ad page 11.

Satsang, Music and More with amma - 7:30pm.

Meet Amma, renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader. Program includes satsang (talk) by Amma, devotional music, meditation and darshan (Amma’s personal blessing). Experience selfl ess love which fl ows from Amma in abundance. FREE. Detroit Marriott, 400 Renaissance Ctr. Dr, DetROit. Info: 734-995-0029. See ad page 27.

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A treasured opportunity to spend time with Amma in a more intimate setting. Activities include darshan, meditation and a special dinner served by Amma.

Pre-registration required.

Detroit Marriott, 400 Renaissance Center Drive, DetROit info: www.aMMa.org or 734-995-0029.

See their ad on page 27.

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a Leadership Revolution. This life changing info helps people become better,by teaching absolute Truths & Principles in all areas of your Life. FREE. Wheeler Community Center, CLiNtON tWP. Life Leadership, Alice Goodall 586-646-0066. See ad page 53.

Satsang, Music and More with amma - 11am.

Meet Amma, renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader. Program begins with a short meditation followed by darshan (Amma’s personal blessing).

Her embrace allows people to experience true, unconditional love. FREE. Detroit Marriott, 400 Renaissance Ctr. Dr, DetROit. Info: 734-9950029. See ad page 27.

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Amma’s Devi Bhava Program - 7pm. A celebration of the feminine aspect of the divine. Amma gives her love and compassion to each person until the early morning hours. The evening includes a ceremony to promote world peace and darshan (Ammas personal blessing) Please arrive early. FREE. Detroit Marriott, 400 Renaissance Ctr, Dr, DetROit. Info: 734-995-0029. See ad page 27.

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Vegan Potluck - 6:30pm. VegMichigan's annual Vegan Thanksgiving potluck dinner. tROy. For RSVP info, see Newsbrief page 7.

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Gluten Free Cooking for Families - 12-1pm.

Marilyn Smith shares her experience of how to cook gluten free main dishes and snacks for the family. This lecture is part of the gluten free support group that meets weekly at ICS. $10. Integrated Counseling Services, 2265 Livernois Rd Ste 260, tROy. Kathie Schofi eld 248-250-9105. See ad page 11.

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yoga Nidra - the art of Relaxation - 7:308:30pm. A powerful form of meditation done lying on your back in Shavasana (fi nal relaxation pose), it induces deep relaxation physically, mentally & emotionally, helping insomnia, PTSD and other imbalances. $15. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CheSteRFieLD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 54.

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Sugar Free holiday Goodies - Noon. Presented by MacroVal. Using the healthiest sweetener, brown rice syrup, Chef Val will teach you how to create festive, desserts. Come learn all about brown rice

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syrup, and how to use it in your holiday goodies.

Made from whole grain brown rice, it will not spike your blood sugar level. Spaces limited so sign up today! FREE. The Better Health Store, 2875 Grand River, NOVi. 248-735-8100. See ad page 55.

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Fine arts Meet-up Group - 6:30pm. Join with others in exploring the fi ne arts in a small group setting. This month the group will attend The Village Players: Brighton Beach Memoirs. Car pool from ICS Refreshments served upon return. $25.

Integrated Counseling Services, 2265 Livernois Rd Ste 260, tROy. Darci Neely 248-250-9105.

See ad page 11.

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ongoingevents NOTE: All calendar events must be received via our online submission form by the 12th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. No phone or fax submissions, please. Visit naCalendar.com to submit online. a good slow burn. $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WaRReN. Pattie McCann 248-5638615. See ad page 54.

Food addicts in Recovery anonymous – 6pm.

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

Based on the twelve steps of AA. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. FREE. Royal Oak Church of Christ, 115 S Campbell Road, ROyaL Oak, 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 54.

Royal Oak high School 1500 Lexington Blvd, Royal Oak

The Royal Oak Community Coalition annual Holistic Health & Wellness Expo is offering early bird discounts for booths reserved before 1/5/15.

Reserve your space today because it is limited!

All proceeds go to benefi t Royal Oak Community Coalition efforts & Royal Oak Schools.

For information, call 248-546-7622 or email info@RoyalOakCommunityCoalition.com

kick Boxing - 6:15-7:15am. Also Wed & Fri same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certifi ed Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $6/Class with 10-class card, $8/ class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LaPeeR. 810-667-2101. See ad page 44.

Barrobics - 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. 810667-2101. 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 24.

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

Breastfeeding info/Support: La Leche League of Warren - 10:15 am. 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.

Gluten Free Support Group - 12-1pm. Eating gluten free has many social adjustments which create diffi culty in maintaining a GF diet. Come for support, education, plan menus, etc. $5. Integrated Counseling Services, 2265 Livernois Rd. Ste 260, tROy. Kathie Schofi eld 248-250-9105. See ad page 11.

We Survived Cancer...Now What? - 2nd Mondays, 6-7pm. Gretchen Fleischmann, Nurse Practitioner and breast cancer survivor discusses what causes cancer, protecting the body during treatment, detoxifi cation, prevention/healthy lifestyle, gut health, environmental risks and support. FREE. Rebekah's Health & Nutrition Source, 588 S Main, LaPeeR. 810-660-8585. intermediate Vinyasa Flow yoga - 6-7:15pm. A place to get comfortable with strong yoga practices,

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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.

Weight Management/tLS - 7-8pm. One FREE Introductory Evening. Transitions Lifestyle Solutions. This is NOT a diet. There are 'Five Solutions' to Weight Management. 12 week program. FREE. Center for the Healing Arts, 38245 Mound Rd. Bldg E, SteRLiNG heiGhtS. Diane Simmons 586268-5444. See ad page 51.

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 23.

Senior Stretch & tone - 8-9am. Also Thur same time. Taught by Janet Wassmann, ITA Certifi ed Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $4/Class with 10-class card, $5/class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LaPeeR. 810-667-2101. See ad page 44.

Barrobics - 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. 810667-2101. 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 24.

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.

Fifty-Plus active adults Group - 11:30am1:30pm. Lunch served at noon ($5). Enjoy a fun and friendly atmosphere fi lled with activities such as weekly lunches, guest speakers, musical performances, fi eld trips, holiday parties, movies, bingo, games and much, much more! 50+ or open to any age with disabilities. Yearly membership $8/person or $14 couple. Hart Community Center, DaViSBURG. Info: Sara 248-846-6558.

Natural Postpartum Moms Group - 1-2:30pm.

Are you adjusting to life with a new baby and could use some emotional support? Come with your baby and learn about PPD and natural support. $10. Integrated Counseling Services, 2265 Livernois Rd,

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See ad page 11.

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.

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.

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.

kick Boxing - 6:15-7:15am. Also Mon & Fri same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certifi ed Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $6/Class with 10-class card, $8/ class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LaPeeR. 810-667-2101. See ad page 44.

Vinyasa w/Michael Duerr - 6-7am. $15. Namaste Yoga 309 S. Troy St., ROYAl OAK. Linda K. Makowski 248-752-3431. See ad page 54.

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.

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 Weds. 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: 248-656-6757.

Barrobics - 6:30-7:30m. 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. 810667-2101. See ad page 44.

POSa Support Group for Women - 7-8:30pm. If you are in pain due to the betrayal of an intimate partner by out of control sexual behavior, this is a place to start your healing journey. FREE. Integrated Counseling Services, 2265 Livernois Rd, Ste 260, tROy. Connie Hutchinson 248-990-6959. See ad page 11.

Senior Stretch & tone - 8-9am. Also Tue same time. Taught by Janet Wassmann, ITA Certifi ed Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $4/Class with 10-class card, $5/class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LaPeeR. 810-667-2101. See ad page 44.

Barrobics - 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. 810667-2101. See ad page 44.

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

Vinyasa Can Do! with lauri - 6:30-7:30pm. We will collect + use cans in November Vinyasa classes.

Cans will be donated to Gleaners Community Food Bank at month's end. (class pass + 2 cans) $14.

House of Yoga, bERKlEY. Info: Abby 248-7970466. See ad page 54.

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Smoking Cessation Class - Noon-1pm. Doreen Sigman, RT, leads the group in the American Lung Association program for smoking cessation. Groups begin when 3 or more participants enroll. Donation.

Integrated Counseling Services, 2265 Livernois Rd, Ste 260, TROY. Doreen Sigman 248-250-9105.

See ad page 11.

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.

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.

Pregnancy/Parenting Enrichment - 7-8pm.

Doulas from all over Michigan discuss a wide range of exciting topics about pregnancy and parenting.

Call to find out more about the weekly topics. FREE. Journey to Health, LLC., 34770 Dequindre Rd, STERLING HEIGHTS. Margaret 313-673-6342.

See ad page 20.

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 53.

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

FREE. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. Baldwin, Lake Orion. Tawnya 584-604-4074.

Basic Hatha Yoga + Meditation - 8-9pm. Relax and unwind in this Basic Yoga class led by Lisa.

Class concludes with a short meditation. $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 MIle Rd, BERKELY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

Kick Boxing - 6:15-7:15am. Also Mon & Wed same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $6/Class with 10-class card, $8/ class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer.

810-667-2101. See ad page 44.

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

See ad page 54.

Acrylic painting class - Noon-2pm. Develop your creativity as you learn to paint with acrylics on canvas from local artist Kara Asbury. Come learn in a safe and supportive environment. $20. Integrated Counseling Services, 2265 Livernois Rd, Ste 260, TROY. Kara Asbury 248-250-9105. See ad page 11.

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.

Barrobics - 6:30-7:30pm. Also Wed same time.

Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $4/Class with 10-class card, $6/ class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer.

810-667-2101. See ad page 44.

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

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 9am.

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

Certified Hypnotherapists Education and Networking Meeting - 1st Sat/9:30am-12pm. Certified Hypnotherapists graduated from a state licensed school of hypnosis welcome. Includes educational presentation, workbook and computer disk. First visit FREE. Clinical Hypnosis Professional Group, Warren. Register 586-751-7500. See ad page 24.

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.

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classifieds For rates, guidelines and to use our online submission form, visit NAeastMichigan.com/classifieds. help wanteD Chiropractic AssIstant needed.

Part-time. Associates Degree preferred.

Call Gramzow Chiropractic: 586.468.5500. www.ChiropracticFC.com.

Looking for professional Colon Hydrotherapist part-time to help with existing clientele and growth of Naturopathic clinic in Southfield. Submit resume: info@CutlerIntegrativeMedicine. com Cutler Integrative Medicine: 248-6630165.

RN wanted for IV Therapy Position - 1 day per week (Monday) and for back up for vacations. Will work in a physician-supervised medical office in northern Oakland County. Fax resumes to: 248-625-5633 or email RNpostion@ NAeastMichigan.com. office space for rent Sublease Opportunity at a professional Rochester Office. Perfect “turnkey” opportunity for healthcare professionals with an established practice. One approx. 12' x 20' office is available for sublease in a 3-office suite w/reception area.

Utilities, taxes and wi-fi included. Easy access to free/handicap parking. Primary tenant: Mental Fitness Center. For Info: Scribd.com/doc/219499399/850-University-Sublease-2014.

Vitamins natural Way Vitamin Store 31398 Harper, St. Clair Shores. North of 13 Mile, East of Harper. 586-421-1546. 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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naturaldirectory

Daisy Blue Naturals

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

Acupuncture Acupuncture

Clarissa Dawn Guest, RN, Dipl. Ac 2359 W. Shiawassee, Suite E, Fenton 810-750-2004

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.

Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

State of Michigan Registered, NCCAOM Certified. Former MD in China served North American people for over 28 years' with acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Specializing in various pains and intestinal problems. See ad page 23.

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.

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 18.

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100% Natural Products. No parabens, phthalates, silicones or sulfates.

Lotions, soaps, make-up, deodorant, lip balms, cleansers, skin rejuvenation and healing. Have a Spa Party or buy direct.

Business opportunities available.

HEALTHY HAPPY WHOLE

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™.

Chinese Health Clinic • 248-276-8880 Hailan Sun, MD (China) Dipl. Ac 3075 E. Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills ChineseHealthInstitute.com

Karen Moffitt, Independent Consultant 810-869-5190 DaisyBlueNaturals.com/KarenMoffitt

Jing Fei Huang, CAC, OMD

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

& 19.

Jing Fei Huang is a certified Acupuncturist (CAC) and a certified Traditional Chinese Medicine specialist (OMD). She has been with the Downing Clinic since 1999 and has helped many people with a variety of conditions.

Wednesday appointments available. See ads pages 17

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.

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 problems, headaches, fatigue and Candida.

www.NAeastMichigan.com

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 21.

Beauty is whatever gives joy. ~Edna St. Vincent Millay

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

Serving the Exceptional Chiropractic Experience.

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

Please visit our website: CafeOfLifeFenton.com.

Integral Life Center

Dr. Lawrence Bell • 323-804-2155 1460 Walton, Suite 210, Rochester Hills DrLawrenceBell.com Very gentle & advanced techniques (NSA, SRI, Sameta, and nutritional support) personally customized to help the body clear deep stress patterns, improve symptoms, retrain the nervous system, revitalize, & energize.

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 20.

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

Grand Blanc • 810-694-3576 Richmond • 586-727-7500 NWPRC.com Dr. Morningstar is the developer of the TornadoSuit and ARC3D Scoliosis Therapy. His treatment approach has already received national media attention for it's long-term effectiveness. Preventing scoliosis surgery in children, and maximizing pain relief function in adult scoliosis patients. See ad page 37.

The Mental Fitness Center

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

Colonics/Detoxification Total health colon care 38245 Mound Rd, Bldg E Sterling Heights • 586-268-5444 TotalHealthColonCare.com

Colon Hydrotherapy is not intended to be a cure-all but colonics are a valuable procedure for treating intestinal malfunctions which could result in many illness. Inside the Center for the Healing Arts.

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 16.

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

Wide range in care choices, from low force adjusting techniques to traditional Chiropractic. Dr. Jason Wills specializes in Applied Kinesiology, a technique not widely found in North Oakland, that assesses the functionality of each individual. See ad page 21.

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 24.

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!!!

No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face. ~John Donne

coaching / Counseling Dentistry

Chris Sarris ~ Soul Space Rochester • 248-761-6390 www.TheSoulsSpace.com

Soul Coaching is a unique approach to personal growth, healing and transformation. Integrating e l e m e n t s o f t h e r a p y, coaching and spirituality for Individuals and Couples. We offer training and certification for the Soul Coaching process and program.

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.

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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 30.

Digestive health TheDigestionDoctor.com

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

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

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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FENG sHuI

ENErGy HEALING (cont'd) EMoTIoNAL FrEEDoM TECHNIquEs sErvICEs LLC

Annette R. Richards, LMSW, AAMET Level 3 Advanced Practitioner 248-334-9214 • AnnetteRichardsEFT.com

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.

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.

Live each moment completely and the future will take care of itself. Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of each moment. ~Paramahansa Yogananda

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 31.

youNG LIvING EssENTIAL oILs

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

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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 11.

HEALTHy LIFEsTyLEs HEALTH FooDs/bEvErAGEs bAr H2o

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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."

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 31.

WILDWooD HEALTH soLuTIoNs

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.

www.NAeastMichigan.com

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.

PamelaVisser@att.net Facebook: Pamela Perry Visser. Ezekiel 47:12.

Great men are those who see that spiritual is stronger than any material force—that thoughts rule the world. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

HypNoTHErApy 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.

Iridology

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.

The Downing Clinic

Orchid Leaf Energy Arts

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

Iridology, Herbs, Organic Chinese formulas.

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

massage therapy Vickie Evans, CMT

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

Certified in Bowen T h e r a p y. P r o v i d e s combination of therapies as needed or requested by patients. See ads pages 17 & 19.

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 17 & 19.

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.

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. of Nedicine, a branch of natural medicine. Call for more information. See ad page 14.

Natural wellness & Pain relief Centers

Grand Blanc • 810-694-3576 Richmond • 586-727-7500 • NWPRC.com Comprehensive treatment options to maximize your results. Bio-identical hormones, IV nutritionals, HcG weight loss, manipulation under anesthesia, decompression therapy, exercise with oxygen therapy, and cancer therapies. See ad page 37.

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

Nature, like man, sometimes weeps from gladness. ~Benjamin Disraeli

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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.

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 23.

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.

organic mattresses Down to Earth Home

Showroom by Appointment/Farm Hills 866-720-7222 DownToEarthHome.com Sleep on a Green Dreams™ O rg a n i c a n d N a t u r a l Mattress as part of your healthy lifestyle. No fire retardant chemicals, made in the U.S., try locally before you buy. Sizes crib through king.Organic bedding and furniture also.

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YOGA Santosha (Sanskrit): Contentment, peace, gratitude

The Other Half of My Soul - with Alan Haras of Hamsa Yoga ~ Saturday, November 1 ~ For details call us or visit our website.

See the calendar in this magazine for classes and special events.

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

SantoshaYogaMi@yahoo.com

www.SantoshaYogaMI.com

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.

~Brian Tracy

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

KorEAN MArTIAL ArTs INsTITuTE 935 Baldwin Rd., Lapeer 810-358-1419 KMAI.net

Adult enrichment classes in Yo g a , K i c k - f i t a n d Women’s self-defense.

Traditional TaeKwon-Do training for ages 5 through seniors. Visit website for class schedule and offering.

See ad page 44.

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

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

pHArMACy pHysICIANs CoMpouNDING pHArMACy

1900 S. Telegraph Rd Ste 102 Bloomfield Hills • 248-758-9100 PhysiciansCompoundingPharmacy.com

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of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.

HousE oF yoGA

NATurAL WELLNEss & pAIN rELIEF CENTErs

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! See event ad page 2.

Develop an attitude

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NAMAsTE yoGA

309 S Troy St., Royal Oak 248-399-9642 (YOGA) Namaste-Yoga.net We embrace everyone, regardless of age, flexibility or size. Our teachers dome from a variety of traditions; our students from all walks of life. See ad page 20.

sTroNGHEArT yoGA

8373 Old 13 Mile Rd • Warren 248-563-8615 StrongheartYoga.com Whether you are practiced or new to yoga we offer yoga f o r e v e r y b o d y, nearby. Check our schedule for classes on our website.

NATurAL WELLNEss & pAIN rELIEF CENTErs

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

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

Put Natural Networking to work for you in the Natural Awakenings Directory

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 25.

Continuous visibility at affordable monthly rates. For examples, details and rates visit our website: NAeastMichigan.com/naturaldirectory

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