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

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Its Lessons Inspire, Heal and Sustain Us

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by Christine MacDonald

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10 Time-Saving Tips for a Healthy Garden

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Paul Stutzman Finds Universal Truths on His Treks

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his month we're celebrating the launch, 11 years ago, of Natural Awakenings in East Michigan. It certainly doesn't seem like we've been publishing the magazine that long. That is a testament to the enjoyment we experience each month gathering information, articles and news; interacting with readers, advertisers and other businesses; and watching the landscape of "healthy, earth-friendly living" change and grow as time goes by. More people than ever are looking for new, sensible and natural ways to live a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. And we don't see it slowing any time soon, so we're definitely looking forward to the next 11 years.

Thank you to everyone who has supported our growth over the years!

Sometimes "old" becomes "new," so to speak; meaning many times it's simply a matter of just getting back to the basics. A good example of this is our feature article this month: Nature's Wisdom, which provides lessons to inspire, heal and sustain.

Because our theme this month is the environment and sustainability, we have plenty of articles in this vein. Of course, the health of our environment is tied into our own physical health, so it's almost impossible to separate the two. Whether it's eating organic foods, detoxing your home, traveling or even the care and enjoyment of pets, when you take care of the environment, you take care of your health.

It's not necessarily just a matter of worrying about climate change or global warming. The concept of sustainability involves much more, including keeping our water, air and land clean and safe. Our children and grandchildren will have to live in the world we leave behind, so it's in everyone's best interest to continue finding ways to reduce our "footprints" and work toward a point where sustainable living is the norm and not just a goal. The future depends on it.

Also this month, make sure you check out the multitude of events taking place in our community. Some are related to the fact that we celebrate Earth Day this month, and have an environmental/sustainable theme; others have to do with naturally healthy living. You'll want to browse through the magazine right away, check out all of the events being promoted, then plan your month accordingly. And make sure to check out our website for late-breaking news about other events. There's lots to do!

We're already planning our May Women's Health issue and have several unique, but timely, related topics to cover. We send out a newsletter announcement each month with a preview, in plenty of time to plan, so if you're not on our email list visit our website today and sign up. It's free, of course.

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

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newsbriefs Cancer Survival 101 Cancer Strategist to Speak in Rochester Hills

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ark Roby, physician assistant and naturopath, is the newest member of the Waller Wellness Center staff. He is available for consultations and specializes in helping cancer patients find the best individualized options for their particular cancer.

Roby will be speaking on Cancer Survival 101 at the Waller Wellness Mark Roby Center at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 18.

He’ll talk about how he has survived one of the rarest cancers in the world using both cutting-edge conventional medicine and integrative therapies. Given very little hope and a short time to live when diagnosed in 2002, Roby went on a quest to learn all he could about his tumor and the latest options available to him. His search took him across the United States, seeking treatment and opinions from the medical elite.

Keeping meticulous notes throughout his cancer experience, Roby has written a new book outlining the steps he took–from utilizing the latest in medical technology to anticancer nutrition.

Available this spring, Lifelines to Cancer Survival is both a message of hope and the first of its kind resource guide to helping cancer patients find individualized care.

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.

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

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The Waller Wellness Center is located at 1854 W. Auburn, Suite 400, Rochester Hills. For more information or to RSVP for the event, call 248-844-1414 or visit WallerWellness.com. See ads pages 21 & 54.

Our Toxic World Troy Lecture: Dealing with Disease & Cancer

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n Saturday, April 11 at 11:30 a.m. Brian Clement, Ph.D., L.N., co-director of the Hippocrates Health Institute, presents Our Toxic World: Dealing with Disease & Cancer at the MET Hotel in Troy.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with the lecture from noon until 1:30 p.m., followed by a two-hour Q&A session and a book signing until 4 p.m.

One of the world’s foremost experts in progressive health care therapies, Brian Clement will address cutting-edge nutrition and detoxification strategies as well as how to maintain a strong immune system and other proven methods for preventing and healing from cancer and life-threatening diseases. Presented by Wheatgrass and Sprouts, the event is sponsored by Nourished Body|Satisfied Soul, Whole Foods Market, Birmingham Royal Oak Medical Group P.C. and Hippocrates Health Institute. Tickets are $25.

The MET Hotel is located at 5500 Crooks Rd., Troy. For details and to register, visit WheatgrassAndSprouts.com or call 248-8229999. See ad page 43.

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newsbriefs Rochester Hills Dentist Offers TMJ Treatment for Headaches

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r. Matthew Wolfe, of Signature Dentistry of Rochester Hills, is helping patients alleviate tension headaches through TMJ therapy. Sometimes the root cause of headaches can be due to soreness in the facial chewing muscles. Dr. Wolfe has gone through extensive training in complete dentistry. He not only looks at all the teeth, but evaluates the entire jaw and chewing system as well. Every patient is treated on an individual basis and no two treatment plans are identical.

“Our goal is to solve our patient’s problems using the least amount of dentistry possible. We look at the mouth as a whole, treating biological problems such as cavities and gum disease as well as functional problems like TMJ issues, constant headaches, muscle soreness Dr. Matthew Wolfe and irregular bites,” says Dr. Wolfe.

Dr. Wolfe has found that by treating patients this way, the end results lead to less dentistry in the future. “This comprehensive approach to treatment follows our philosophy of whole health and wellness.”

Signature Dentistry of Rochester Hills is located at 1460 Walton Blvd., Suite. 205, Rochester Hills. For more information, call 248-651-0897 or visit their website at SignatureDentistryRochester.com. See ad page 16.

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oin the Crossroads Sierra Club Group for a visit to the Howell Nature Center. We are presenting The Wild Wonders Wildlife Tour which will take place on Saturday, April 18 at 1 p.m.. The tour and educational zoo space is designed for all ages.

“Enjoy a family-friendly tour of the Wild Wonders Wildlife Park for an upclose view of many native Michigan wild birds and mammals, including coyote, beaver, porcupine, bobcat, bald eagle, owls, and much more,” says Kate DeRosier, media chair of the Michigan Sierra Club.

"And for some high adventure, try the zip-line!"

A suggested donation to the Howell Nature Center is $5 per adult and $3 per child.

The Crossroads Group of the Sierra Club is the largest and oldest grassroots environmental organization in the world and serves greater Livingston County in Michigan. It hosts programs and activities that draw participants from surrounding communities throughout southeast Michigan. “Our mission is to get people outside to enjoy the natural world, leading to their understanding and desire to protect it for our families and for our future”, explains DeRosier.

Howell Nature Center is located between Howell and Pinckney at 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Howell. For more information contact John Wilson at 734-355-3822 or visit Michigan.SierraClub.org/Crossroads. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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newsbriefs Adopt-A-Stream to Protect Local Streams and Rivers

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ssessing the health of the creeks and rivers in the Clinton River Watershed is a big task. The land that drains into the Clinton River covers 760 square miles and includes over 1,000 miles of streams in addition to the 80-mile-long main branch. As our population grows, the potential for complex water quality issues in our watershed also grows.

Residents can help by getting involved and volunteering as an AdoptA-Stream volunteer. The Clinton River Watershed Council’s (CRWC) Adopta-Stream Program is a volunteer-based program that empowers community members to protect local streams and rivers by monitoring their health.

After attending the training session, volunteers are teamed up and assigned to a site based on the participants’ preference. They are then supplied with the necessary equipment and are sent out to gather information on physical characteristics and macro invertebrate (a.k.a. aquatic bugs) populations.

There are two training sessions on April 18 on two different topics at the CRWC office. Adopt-A-Stream Basic Training will be held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m..

Bug ID Training will be from 12-3 p.m.

The CRWC office is located at 1115 W. Avon Rd, Rochester Hills. Registration is required. To register contact the CRWC office at 248-601-0606 or email them at Registration@crwc.org.

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communityspotlight MI Earth Day Fest Moves to Rochester Municipal Park

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icking off at 4 p.m. Friday, April 24 and continuing through 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26, MI Earth Day Fest moves this year to the beautiful, natural and spacious setting of Rochester Municipal Park/City Center, near the Paint Creek and Trail. This year’s event promises a full weekend of education and entertainment to mark the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. Nonstop entertainment, expanded programming, more kids’ activities, a 5K run and nighttime festivities can be found Photo from 2014 Earth Day Fest at this year’s event. SMART shuttle buses will run from multiple parking sites all weekend. Highlights include: Shop All-natural dog treats, recycled plastic wearables, fallen tree-limb furniture and organic edibles are just a few of the intriguing booths to shop at the MI Earth Day Fest. More than 100 exhibitors in areas such as Auto Alley, Green Home, Connect Café and Wellness Way offer products and services that promote green and healthy living, many offering free samples, show specials and door prizes.

Learn The weekend-long slate of presentations, activities and community networking offers something for everyone. Take part in a town hall meeting on fracking with Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash (time, day), meet holistic cardiologist Joel Kahn M.D. (3 p.m. Sat.), discover Raising Rochester – a community garden without borders (6 p.m. Fri.) and other thought-provoking presentations; plus free massages, health screenings and community-building roundtables in the Connect Café.

Celebrate Local efforts to promote green and healthy living are not only worth sharing, but also worth celebrating! Continuous music, food and fun includes the MI Green Hall of Fame awards ceremony (7 p.m. Fri.); an exciting entertainment lineup featuring WDIV Super Singer winner Kenny Nelson (6 p.m. Fri.), the School of Rock (3-6 p.m. Sat.), Jennifer Kincer & Friends (noon Sat. & 2 p.m. Sun.) and other acts; the Rochester Area Recreation Authority (RARA) Earth Day 5K Fun Run (8 a.m. Sat.) and more.

Play The fun for kids kicks off Friday night with the USGBC My Green School Kids’ Art Contest and Raising Rochester School Garden awards and continues all weekend with a parade and pep rally (11 a.m. Sat.), straw bale and Majic Tower climbing (Sat. & Sun.), and fun with mud and other arts and crafts in the Whole Kids Korner sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

Event sponsors and media partners include Pure Eco Environmental Solutions, Majic Windows, Fox 2 Detroit, The Oakland Press, 100.3 WNIC, WWJ Newsradio 950 and GreeningDetroit.com.

Be sure to Like MI Earth Day Fest on Facebook. For details, directions, to register for special events and to exhibit or sponsor, visit www.miEDF.com. Event information under "Shop, Learn, Celebrate and Play." See ad inside front cover.

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esearch from Berlin’s Charité University Medical Center suggests that acupuncture is an effective treatment for patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis. Published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, in 2013, the study analyzed data on the costs and quality of life of 364 allergy patients that had been randomly assigned to receive one of three treatments: rescue medication alone (taken when symptoms are greatest); acupuncture treatment plus rescue medication; or sham (non-therapeutic) acupuncture plus rescue medication. Patients receiving acupuncture incurred higher total treatment costs, but also gained significantly more quality of life compared with the rescue medication-only groups.

Affordable Health Care from Mother Nature

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nlike their Eastern counterparts, North American and some European herbalists seek to directly mitigate health issues or facilitate specific bodily functions using particular plants, roots and barks. Native Americans embraced the belief that Mother Nature provides, contending that the herbs of a local environment provide for all of the needs of the people dwelling there. For example, snake weed is prevalent in the Southwest, where encounters with rattlesnakes are frequent. Herbs such as comfrey, arnica and sage, which are found from coast to coast, are used to heal wounds, relieve pain and get rid of parasites, maladies common to people everywhere, according to the Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine.

Every culture in the world has developed and maintained a system of healing based on their indigenous plants, relying on these natural pharmaceutical entities for thousands of years. A human that lived 5,000 years ago found preserved in ice in 1991 was carrying herbs and mushrooms to mitigate health conditions that scientists confirmed were present in his body.

Despite their effective use for millennia, many modernday people still question the efficacy and safety of medicinal herbs. Instead of looking to pharmaceutical companies—born of an industry with less than 200 years of experience—to handle our healthcare needs, perhaps the real affordable care act can be found in the plants, roots and barks provided by Mother Nature.

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Memory Works Better Reading Real Books

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esearchers from Norway’s Stavanger University and France’s Aix-Marseille Université found that readers remember a story better if it’s on paper. The study tested 50 people that read the same 28-page short story. Half of the group read the paper version and the other half read the story on a Kindle e-reader. The researchers discovered that readers of the digital version could not remember details from the story or reconstruct the plot as well as the group that read the paper copy.

The researchers found that the feedback of a Kindle doesn’t provide the same support for mental reconstruction of a story as a print pocket book does. “When you read on paper, you can sense with your fingers a pile of pages on the left growing, and shrinking on the right,” explains Stavanger University’s Anne Mangen, Ph.D. These findings confirm a study performed a year earlier, also led by Mangen. Seventy-two 10th-graders were given text to read either on paper or on a computer screen. The students that read the paper text versions scored significantly higher in reading comprehension testing than those reading digital versions.

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Homeopathic Approaches for ADD/ADHD

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ccording to Dr. Hilda Lauderman who is a licensed Doctor of Ňedicine® in Davison, MI, "Many parents experience their child’s teacher telling them that the child needs to be put on some type of drug because he or she can’t sit still, focus, has a short attention span, disrupts the class or has poor grades."

"The short term side effects of some of these drugs" she says, "are decreased growth, visual disturbances, nervousness, insomnia, depression social withdrawal, irritability and many more. Some are similar to cocaine.

Both use the same receptor sites in the brain and give the same 'high.' The only difference, appears to be that cocaine leaves the receptor site more quickly, making it more addictive."

According to Dr. Lauderman, natural remedies can be used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyper-activity Disorder (ADHD). She is currently caring for a seven year old boy whose teacher said the same things listed above.

"First," she explains, "the adrenal glands that sit on top of the kidneys should be tested. This is done with a saliva test, done at home at four different times of the day. If the adrenals are putting out too much cortisol (this produces energy in the body) then a child will be hyper-active. If the adrenals are within normal range, then a neurotransmitter test will be done. The neurotransmitter test will show if the serotonin, GABA, dopamine, nor-epinephrine or adrenalin are too high. If this is the case, GABA will be used to calm down the child. Other neurotransmitters may be necessary to balance the brain."

"Homeopathic remedies" she says, "like parathyroidinum, thyroidinum, anacardium occidentale, barta carbonica, lycopodium clavatum, pulsatilla nigricans, stramonium and sulphur may be used individually or in combination."

The parents of the seven year old boy mentioned above have told Dr. Lauderman that "the teacher is amazed with his behavior. He pays attention in class, does his homework, is not disrupt in class and his grades have greatly improved."

For more information, call "Dr. Hilda" at 810-503-4056. Dr. Hilda Lauderman, Ph.D., is licensed as a Doctor of Ňedicine and has been licensed as an R.N. for over 30 years. Her office is located in Davison, MI. See ad page 27.

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esearch from the University of Essex, in England, suggests that viewing natural green images while exercising may be better than being exposed to other colors. The researchers tested 14 people doing moderate-intensity cycling while watching video footage of predominantly gray, red or green imagery. Each of the participants underwent three cycling tests—one with each of the videos—along with a battery of physiological and mood testing.

The researchers found that when the subjects watched the green-colored video, they had better moods, with a lower relative perception of exertion than when they exercised while watching the red and grey videos. They also found those that exercised while watching the red video experienced greater feelings of anger during their exercise.

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n an effort to understand what makes olive oil so good for heart health, a study from Europe’s Cardiovascular Risk and Nutrition Research Group and the U.S. National Institutes of Health has found that olive oil’s polyphenols significantly increase the size of high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL) in the blood and enhance the HDL’s ability to inhibit formation of the abnormal fatty deposits, known as plaque, within the walls of arteries. Polyphenols are natural compounds from plants known to help prevent cancer and heart disease.

In the three-week study, researchers isolated the effect of polyphenols by dividing 47 healthy European men into two groups: one ate a diet containing polyphenol-poor olive oil and the other consumed polyphenol-rich olive oil.

The enriched diet resulted in increased size, fluidity and stability (resistance to oxidation) of the HDL molecules by reducing their triglyceride core. The researchers note that the oxidation of cholesterol lipids such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is linked with arteriosclerosis.

Harmful algal blooms are a major environmental problem in all 50 states and also within the Great Lakes.

Algae are naturally occurring plants that grow in water. When algae grows very fast in a confined area or grow to the point where you don’t need a microscope to see it, then it is called an algal bloom. Known as red tides, blue-green algae or cyanobacteria, harmful algal blooms have severe impacts on human health, aquatic ecosystems and the economy.

Most algal blooms are harmless but certain types can be harmful to humans, animals and water quality. We should keep people and pets away from water that is green, scummy or smells bad.

Harmful algal blooms are overgrowths of algae in water. Some produce dangerous toxins in fresh or marine water but even nontoxic blooms can hurt the environment and local economies. Harmful algal blooms can produce extremely dangerous toxins that can sicken or kill people and animals, create dead zones in the water, raise treatment costs for drinking water and hurt industries that depend on clean water.

Harmful algal blooms do occur naturally but have increased since the mid 1990’s. Some of the causes are malfunctioning septic systems, products with phosphates like dishwasher detergent or phosphorus/nitrogen used in lawn fertilizers. There are some scientists that also link the increase of harmful algal blooms to the invasion of zebra and quagga mussels in the Great Lakes and the ability of the mussels to filter feed. Essentially, they eat the good algae and phytoplankton but release organisms like blue-green algae back into the water intact. The harmful blooms can persist for several weeks to a few months depending on several factors such as air and water temperature, sunlight, water flow and naturally occurring bacteria levels.

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Vanishing Wildlife

50 Percent Gone in Under 50 years The latest World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Living Planet Report shows that the Living Planet Index (LPI), which measures more than 10,000 representative populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, has declined by 52 percent since 1970. The report is widely considered the leading science-based analysis on the health of our planet and the impact of human activity (Tinyurl.com/WWF-Living-Planet-Report).

In fewer than two human generations, populations of vertebrate species—the life forms that constitute the fabric of life-sustaining ecosystems and serve as a barometer of how humans are impacting nature—have dropped by half. Nature conservation and sustainable development go hand-in-hand; it’s not only about preserving biodiversity and wild places, but about safeguarding the future of humanity.

Living Planet Report partners include the Zoological Society of London, Global Footprint Network and Water Footprint Network. Marco Lambertini, director general of WWF International, states, “We need leadership for change. Sitting on the bench waiting for someone else to make the first move, doesn’t work.

Heads of state need to start thinking globally; businesses and consumers need to stop behaving as if we live in a limitless world.”

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Innovations being successfully pioneered in Malaysia offer ideas for improving the world, according to the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), including the construction of high-tech, self-sustaining ecological “smart” villages.

These villages are lifting incomes for scores of rural families while promoting environmental sustainability. Each 50acre community consists of about 100 affordable homes, advanced educational, training and recreational facilities and an integrated, sustainable farm system that provides villagers with food and employment that on average, triples their monthly income.

Low-cost, 1,000-square-foot homes are built in 10 days and the communal farming operations include a cascading series of fish tanks, or “aquafarms”.

Filtered fish tank wastewater irrigates trees, grain fields and high-value plants grown in “autopots”, a three-piece container with a valve that detects soil moisture levels and releases water as required, reducing the need for fertilizers and pesticides. Free-range chickens feed on the fast-reproducing worms that process the plant compost.

This system optimizes nutrient absorption, minimizes waste and enables crops to be grown on previously non-arable land. The village’s solar-generated power is complemented by biomass energy and mini-hydro electricity. A community hall, resource center, places of worship, playgrounds and educational facilities equipped with 4G Internet service support e-learning and e-health services.

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Organic Farming May Counteract Greenhouse Effect The nonprofit Rodale Institute, the United Nations and the Soil Association are reporting that modern, chemicalintensive industrial farming is stripping the soil’s natural ability to take carbon back out of the atmosphere through photosynthesis and store it in the soil. Rodale researchers say that by returning to small-scale organic farming, more than 40 percent of annual greenhouse gas emissions could be captured in the soil, and if the entire world’s pasture and rangelands were managed using regenerative techniques, an additional 71 percent of those emissions could be sequestered.

Further, organic practices could counteract the world’s yearly carbon dioxide output while producing the same amount of food as conventional farming. Rodale claims that using regenerative organic agriculture—like low or no-tillage, cover crops and crop rotation—will keep photosynthesized carbon dioxide in the soil, instead of returning it to the atmosphere. The institute cites 75 studies from peerreviewed journals, including its own 33-year Farming Systems Trial, which directly compare organic farming with conventional farming.

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People in the United States waste more than a third of all of the food they produce, but more than 180 cities and towns are beginning to realize that wasted food can be valuable; they are asking residents to separate unwanted food from the rest of their trash and put it in a curbside compost bin. The idea is to stop sending food waste to the landfill, where it generates harmful methane gas pollution, and start turning it into something useful, like compost.

In 2011, Portland, Oregon, launched a curbside compost program in which residents are encouraged to put food scraps into the city’s green yard waste bin.

Since then, the amount of garbage sent to the landfill has decreased by 37 percent.

According to Bruce Walker, the city’s solid waste and recycling program manager, the program also reduces the environmental footprint of the trash heap.

Getting people to separate their food waste, however, can be difficult. To motivate its residents to put more food waste in the compost bin, the city of Seattle, Washington, has proposed both making curbside composting mandatory and fining residents a dollar every time they put a disproportionate volume of food waste in their trash.

University of Adelaide researchers are introducing a “flying doctor” method of employing bees as preventive medicine. Project leader and bee researcher Katja Hogendoorn, Ph.D., says, “All commercial cherry growers spray during flowering to control the later development of cherry brown rot.

Instead of spraying fungicide, we’re using bees to deliver a biological control agent right to the flowers, where it’s needed.” The innovative delivery works via entomovectoring.

This is a new technique for Australia, with potential application in many horticultural industries. The biological control agent contains spores of a parasitic fungus that prevents another fungus that causes the brown rot from colonizing the flower. Future applications of the small, winged medics are expected to become available for disease control in almonds, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, apples, pears and stone fruit.

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ercury is recognized by scientists as the most poisonous, non-radioactive element on the planet. It is approximately 50% of a silver-colored amalgam filling, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

To understand the environmental issues, one must understand how fillings are prepared. First, a pellet of powdered metals including silver is mixed with an equal portion of liquid mercury, creating an amalgamation of the different metals. As a tooth is filled with mercury-amalgam, the dentist scrapes away the excess, which can end up in the trash. Those bits that fall in a patient’s mouth go into a suction device that sends it down the drain. Because of this disposal process, dental mercury can contaminate the user, landfills and water supply.

As for the health impact, fillings are placed just inches away from your brain. Mercury in the filling then crosses the blood-brain barrier. Adverse effects can include tremors, impaired vision and hearing, insomnia, emotional instability, and developmental delays during childhood. It may be a roll-of-the-dice as to who is more susceptible, (just as not everyone who came in contact with asbestos has lung problems).

There are several reasons why dentists still use mercury-amalgam fillings: It’s cheap, it’s not as technique sensitive, and most dental insurances pay

for it – making it slightly less costly for patients.

Often it’s a simple matter of patients not knowing enough about the difference.

Fortunately, there are safer alternatives. The next time you visit your dentist, ask about fillings and why he or she has specifically chosen a particular material. Note that most mercury-safe dentists also use additional air filtration for the patient and respirators for themselves and staff while removing old mercury fillings.

Just as you wouldn’t paint a child’s bedroom with lead-based paint, even if it were free, the best way to stop the use of dental mercury is for consumers to demand safe alternatives for themselves and their family. The few extra dollars spent now may save you so much more in the long run.

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The environment is not separate from ourselves; we are inside it and it is inside us; we make it and it makes us. ~ Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, Amazon shaman

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“If one way is better than another, that you may be sure is nature’s way,” admonished the Greek philosopher Aristotle, in the third century B.C.E.

“Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms the judgment of nature,” Roman politician and philosopher Cicero ruminated two centuries later.

Nobel Prize-winning physicist and philosopher Albert Einstein remarked, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”

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Healthful Nature

As Henry David Thoreau wrote in his classic 1854 book Walden, “We need the tonic of wildness.”

While we know firsthand how walking in the woods can elevate mood, scientists have documented that a regular dose of nature has other far-reaching benefits. It can lower stress hormone levels, blood pressure and undesirable cholesterol; help heal neurological problems; hasten fuller recovery from surgery and heart attacks; increase cancer-fighting white blood cells; and generally aid overall health (Health Promotion International research report; also Nippon Medical School study, Tokyo).

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Exposure to nature can help adults escape from today’s wired lives; reinvigorate, be fitter and less likely to suffer from obesity, diabetes and heart disease, as reported in studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and a University of Washington research summary. It can also unlock understanding of the spiritual essence of life.

Hours regularly spent by youth outdoors stimulate imagination and creativity and enhance cognitive development, helping them learn.

Nature also helps youngsters develop social awareness, helping them better navigate human relations (Tinyurl.com/ OutdoorHealthBenefits Research).

“It’s strange and kind of sad that we are so removed from nature that we actually have to ask why nature is good for us,” says Dr. Eva Selhub, a lecturer at Harvard Medical School, author of the new book Your Health Destiny, and co-author of Your Brain on Nature. “The fact is our brains and bodies are wired in concert with nature.”

Recognition of nature’s positive effects has grown so much in recent years that physicians increasingly write their patients “prescriptions” to go hiking in the woods, counting on the healthy exercise and exposure to sunlight, nature and soothing views to address health problems stemming from poor diets and sedentary lifestyles. Healthcare clinics and hospitals in Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago, Indianapolis, Albuquerque, New Mexico, California’s Bay Area and elsewhere have launched Prescription Trails programs aimed at objectives from preventing obesity in children to healthful activities for retirees (Tinyurl. com/AmericanHealthTrails).

Bestselling author Richard Louv calls the positive nature effect “vitamin N” in The Nature Principle. He contends: “Many of us, without having a name for it, are using the nature tonic.

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Such ideas are commonly accepted in many cultures. The Japanese believe in the restorative power of shinrin-yoku, which could be translated as “forest medicine” or “forest bathing”. Indigenous peoples like the Brazilian tribe led by Shaman Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, fighting to preserve their land and way of life in the Amazon, profess to be at one with the innate riches of sustainable rainforests (SurvivalInternational.org/parks).

Innovative Nature

Scientists, inventors and other innovators are increasingly inspired by nature.

Biomimicry, part social movement and part burgeoning industry, looks to how Earth’s natural systems work and solve problems. University of Utah researchers, inspired by the durable homes built by sandcastle worms, are creating a synthetic glue that one day could help repair fractured bones. Architectural components manufacturer Panelite makes energy-efficient insulated glass by mimicking the hexagonal structure that bees use in honeycombs. (Find other precedents at Tinyurl.com/ BiomimicryCaseExamples).

The inspiration for biomimicry comes from many places, says Dayna Baumeister, Ph.D. co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8, a Missoula, Montana, company working with other companies and universities to propel biomimicry into the mainstream.

“People are recognizing that they’ve been disconnected to the natu-

Scientific studies show that a regular dose of nature has far-reaching health benefits. More doctors now write “nature” prescriptions for their patients. ral world,” she says. “We also realize that [as a species] we are in trouble.

We don’t have all the answers, but we can look to other species for inspiration” for clearing pollutants from our bodies and environments.

Plants and fungi are now commonly used to clean up old industrial sites that resemble nature’s way of removing pollutants from water and soil. A University of California, Berkeley, meta-study confirms that farmers currently using organic farming methods and solar power achieve roughly the same crop yields as conventional techniques with far less dependence on fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gases and petrochemical pesticide and fertilizer pollution.

Cyclical Nature

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greater harmony with natural systems, perhaps eventually eliminating landfills, air and water pollution, and toxic site cleanups.

“A toxin is a material in the wrong place,” says architect William McDonough, of Charlottesville, Virginia.

The only individual recipient of the Presidential Award for Sustainable Development, he is co-author of Cradleto-Cradle, a groundbreaking book that calls for re-envisioning even the nastiest waste, and The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability—Designing for Abundance.

McDonough imagines a world where waste becomes raw material for new buildings, furniture and other goods— akin to how a forest reuses every deceased tree and animal to nourish the ecosystem and spawn new life.

With 80 percent of U.S. residents currently living in urban areas, architects, builders and municipal planners are likewise pivoting toward nature, prompted by the scientific evidence of the many ways that human health and general well-being rely upon it. While this contact is preferably the kind of “stopping by woods” that inspired New England poet Robert Frost, even a walk in a city park will work.

“Urban nature, when provided as parks and walkways and incorporated into building design, provides calming and inspiring environments and encourages learning, inquisitiveness and alertness,” reports the University of Washington’s College of the Environment, in Green Cities: Good Health.

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The American Planning Association stresses the importance of integrating green space into urban neighborhoods. Not only does so-called “metro nature� improve air and water quality and reduce urban heat island effects, urban wilds such as Pittsburgh’s Nine Mile Run and Charlotte, North Carolina’s Little Sugar Creek Greenway also restore natural connections in densely populated city centers.

Natural Intelligence

A growing number of scientists say that research about our place in nature has sparked fresh thinking about our role and devastated quaint notions about our species’ superiority. “Single-celled slime molds solve mazes. Brainless plants make correct decisions and bees with brains the size of pinheads handle abstract concepts,� points out Anthropologist Jeremy Narby, author of the groundbreaking book Intelligence in Nature.

At a national conference of Bioneers, an organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and San Francisco that gathers nature-minded social and scientific innovators, Narby said: “We are nearly identical to many animals.

Many behaviors once thought to be exclusively human are shared by other species. The zone of the specifically human, as determined by science, has been shrinking.�

We haven’t lost the ability to tap that primal animal inside, even if most of us are more likely to “venture into the forest� by watching a movie or playing video games. We may feel cut off from our instincts, but studies show time in the woods can do wonders to restore the keenness of our senses to connect with the subtle changes in natural habitat, the movements of other species and the changing seasons.

The rise of human civilizations may have taken “survival of the fittest� in new directions, often decidedly tamer ones, but experts ranging from scientific researchers to lifestyle analysts say humankind is still hardwired by our more primitive past. Despite the ingenious ways we’ve devised to exploit other life forms, capitalize on Earth’s resources and protect ourselves from nature’s sometimes terrifying power, our fate remains linked to natural laws and

limits, from nurturing our body’s immune system to resolving planet-sized problems like climate change. “‘Nature’ is our natural environment,� according to Selhub. We don’t have to move to the country to reconnect, she says. “Even spending 20 minutes a day outside has an effect.�

Houseplants, nature photos and aromatherapy Earth scents can also help indoor environments better reflect our own nature.

The wealth of research and common sense wisdom is aptly summed up by celebrated author Wendell Berry in The Long-Legged House. “We have lived our lives by the assumption that what was good for us would be good for the world. We have been wrong.

We must change our lives so that it’ll be possible to live by the contrary assumption, that what is good for the world will be good for us. And that requires we make the effort to know the world and learn what is good for it.�

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he arrival of planting season has a stunning effect on veggie gardeners. We talk to our seedlings as if they were children, and don’t mind working until dark if that’s what it takes to get the fingerling potatoes in the ground. Then, complications like crabgrass and cabbageworms appear, and keeping up with all the details feels impossible. We can lighten looming chores by using these time-saving tips, which will reduce later workloads

when storms and the hot summer sun threaten to squelch the magic.

Mulch to reduce watering and prevent weeds. “You can cut your watering time in half by mulching crops with a three-to-four-inch layer of straw or shredded leaves,” says Niki Jabbour, award-winning author of The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener and Groundbreaking Food Gardens: 73 Plans That Will Change the Way You Grow Your Garden. “Crops like toma-

toes, potatoes, kale, broccoli, cucumbers and squash all benefit from a deep mulch, which reduces the need to water and also prevents weeds, saving even more time.”

Grow herbs in convenient containers. Family cooks will harvest kitchen herbs every day, in all kinds of weather, so don’t waste footsteps. Grow some parsley, basil and other herbs in large containers near the kitchen door.

Try promising perennials. Plant them once, and vegetables like asparagus and rhubarb come back year after year in cold winter climates like the Midwest and Northeast. Where winters are mild, artichokes or chayote (pear squash) are long-lived and productive. Many resilient herbs will return each spring, too, including sage, mints, thyme and oregano. Tarragon and marjoram make trusty perennial herbs in the Sun Belt.

Stock up on organic seeds. “As a year-round vegetable gardener, I try to come up with a list of all the seeds I’ll need for every season when I place annual seed orders,” Jabbour says. “That way, I will place fewer orders and have everything on hand at the proper planting time, saving both time and money.”

Organic seeds in consumer seed catalogs and retail racks won’t be genetically modified or treated with pesticides.

Be generous with organic compost.

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ccording to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Lyme disease infects 300,000 per year, which is 10 times higher than previous estimates. It is now the fastest growing vector-borne disease in the United States. Nearly 40% of people infected with Lyme disease will develop lifelong symptoms.

It has been long thought that a short course of antibiotics was enough to kill the Lyme disease bacteria known as Borrelia. However, sufferers of chronic Lyme disease say otherwise. Now, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) recommends longer courses of antibiotics to properly treat this infection.

Chronic Lyme disease causes a variety of signs and symptoms. Only 50% of people who get Lyme disease ever remember a tick bite. These symptoms include chronic joint pain, joint redness and swelling, relapsing fevers, anxiety, tachycardia, migrating skin rashes, peripheral neuropathy, muscle pain or weakness, and chronic fatigue. These symptoms often accompany other diseases as well, and therefore many people get misdiagnosed as having other common diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and even Lou Gehrig’s disease.

“People suffering from these symptoms should be correctly tested to make sure that they do not have Lyme disease, especially if they have any other current diagnosis,” says Dr. Megan Strauchman, DO, medical direc-

tor of the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center in Grand Blanc. She continues, “most of the conventional lab tests are not sensitive or specific enough to use reliably. Many people who have Lyme disease test negative on many of the currently available tests.” Strauchman advocates using laboratories that specialize in Lyme disease testing, since they use evaluation techniques that increase the likelihood of a correct diagnosis.

According to Dr. Mark Morningstar, DC, many people are seeking more natural therapies to use instead of just antibiotics. “Although antibiotics are the classical treatment for bacterial infections, there are herbal therapies and other integrative medicine treatments that work very well at helping people get over Lyme disease. At our office, we use a variety of Lyme disease treatments and diagnostic tests to custom the treatment according to the patient’s genetics, as well as to help the body control the infection naturally without always having to be on antibiotics,” he says.

Being one of the few physician members of ILADS in all of Michigan, Dr. Morningstar sees patients from all over the region who are seeking natural and integrative medical therapies. Dr. Strauchman and Dr. Morningstar use a comprehensive approach to solving chronic Lyme disease, with such therapies as IV antioxidants, antimicrobial herbals or antibiotics, antiviral medications, antifungal therapy, chelation therapy, adrenal rebuilding, infrared sauna therapy, and methylation support. Much of this treatment depends upon the extent of the infection, as well as the presence of any co-infections, which are very common.

Dr. Morningstar offers a free initial phone interview for people interested in learning more about Lyme disease treatment. He can be reached at the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center at 810694-3576, or visit them online at NWPRC.com.

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tween helpful and harmful insects in a garden. Horticulturist Jessica Walliser, co-host of Pittsburgh’s The Organic Gardeners KDKA radio show and author of Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden, recommends starting with sweet alyssum, an easy-to-grow annual that can be tucked into the edges of beds or added to mixed containers.

“The tiny blossoms of sweet alyssum are adept at supporting several species of the non-stinging parasitic wasps that help keep aphids and other common pests in check,” Walliser says. In warm climates where they are widely grown, crape myrtles have been found to serve as nurseries for lady beetles, lacewings and other beneficial insects.

Protect plants with fabric barriers.

Pest insects seeking host plants won’t find cabbage or kale if they’re hidden beneath hoops covered with fine-mesh fabric like wedding net (tulle) or garden fabric row cover. “Cover the plants the day they are transplanted into the garden,” advises Walliser. As long as the edges are securely tucked in, row covers will also protect plants from wind, hail, rabbits and deer.

Hoe briefly each day. Commit 10 minutes a day to hoeing. While slicing down young weeds, hill up soil over potatoes or clean up beds ready to be replanted. Look out for small problems to correct before they become big ones.

No more misplaced tools. Time is often wasted searching for lost weeders, pruning shears and other hand tools, which are easier to keep track of when painted in bright colors or marked with colored tape. Jabbour uses a tool stash basket placed at the garden entrance.

Stop to smell the flowers. Use moments saved to sit quietly, relax and soak up the sights, sounds and smells of the garden. Pausing to listen to the birds or watch a honeybee work a flower is part of the earned reward of any healthy garden that can’t be measured by the pound.

Barbara Pleasant, the author of numerous green thumb books, including Starter Vegetable Gardens: 24 No-Fail Plans for Small Organic Gardens, grows vegetables, herbs and fruits in Floyd, Virginia.

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or most individuals, odorous chemicals are simply unpleasant. For those that are sensitive and susceptible, however, even common chemical exposures may evoke a toxicant-induced loss of tolerance (TILT) marked by multiplesystem symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, autoimmune disease, asthma, depression and food intolerance. Since the post-World War II expansion of petrochemicals, the incidence of TILT has increased dramatically, says Claudia Miller, a medical doctor, researcher and professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and

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co-author of Chemical Exposures: Low Levels and High Stakes.

“Fortunately, public awareness has also grown significantly in the last few years,” says Rick Smith, Ph.D., a Canadian environmentalist who co-authored Toxin Toxout. “Now companies and governments worldwide are moving toward making safer products.”

We can support progress by leveraging some practical tips in greening our home.

Start somewhere. Many volatile organic compounds (VOC) that include form-

aldehyde and benzene are concealed in household items such as couches, chairs, particleboard furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpeting, rugs, synthetic flooring, wallpaper and paint.

Green TV host and Fresh Living author Sara Snow implores us not to become overwhelmed, disheartened or fearful.

“Creating a healthy home is a gradual process that doesn’t require throwing all the furniture out,” she advises. Start by scrutinizing labels and choosing not to bring new toxins in.

For example, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is widely found to be associated with reproductive toxicity and is found in many waterproofed and flexible plastics. Select PVC-free toys, shower curtain liners and mattress covers.

In the kitchen, avoid potentially carcinogenic perfluorinated chemicals (PFC) found in nonstick coatings of pots and pans. Toss the Teflon when it scratches, says Snow, and upgrade to stainless steel or cast iron. Weed out bisphenols, the DNA-disrupting chemicals found in plastics and epoxy resin can liners. Even “BPA-free” products likely contain alternative and equally harmful substances, according to a recent study published in Chemosphere. Choose clear glass instead of plastic containers.

When remodeling, look for zeroVOC items, Miller says, plus materials free of stain-resistant sprays and flame retardants whose efficacy is questionable. Consider natural fiber rugs like jute or wool. Forest Stewardship Council-certified hardwoods or alternative flooring like cork or glass tile are safer investments in long-term well-being.

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Clean green. Conventional cleaners are among the worst offenders, and even some “eco-cleaners” can be deceptively unsafe, says Smith. He recommends avoiding antibacterial products containing triclosan, which proliferates antibiotic-resistant bacteria that prolong and exacerbate illnesses, as well as phthalates, a chemical oil that carries artificial aromas and has been repeatedly linked to cancer and abnormal fetal development. “Even so-called natural fragrances are often complex petrochemicals that outgas and contaminate the air,” notes Miller.

Snow advises formulating products at home using staple pantry ingredients, including distilled white vinegar for disinfecting, baking soda for scouring, liquid castile soap for sudsing, lemon juice for degreasing and olive oil for polishing.

Freshen with fresh air. Americans spend about 90 percent of their time amid indoor air pollutants that are significantly more concentrated than outdoor pollutants, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports. “Most energy-efficient homes are well sealed with ventilation systems that recirculate indoor air, so opening the windows helps dilute accumulated airborne toxins,” says Miller. Snow further recommends bringing air-purifying plants into the home such as Gerbera daisies, bamboo palms and English ivy.

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Even small changes can measurably reduce your family’s daily exposure to healthdamaging chemicals. ~Rick Smith

a high-efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA) filter and dusting with a moist cloth eliminates allergens such as pet dander, mites, pollen and mold, and helps remove phthalates, flame retardants, lead and pesticides that “latch onto house dust and accumulate in dust bunnies,” says Smith.

Weed out lawn chemicals. “Organophosphate pesticides are profoundly neurotoxic,” says Miller, especially to the developing brains of children.

Instead try integrated pest management, which involves controlling pests’ food sources and applying non-toxic deterrents. Eliminating potentially carcinogenic herbicides might mean managing more weeds, says Snow, but it’s worth it.

Eat green. “Buying produce as close to its source as possible, from a farmer or farmers’ market, provides threefold benefits,” says Snow—less wasteful packaging, reduced exposure to chemical plastics and greater concentration of

health-promoting nutrients. Buy in bulk and favor glass containers or rectangular cardboard cartons.

Take tests. Radon, an invisible, odorless gas that can emanate from the ground and accumulate in homes, annually causes 21,000 U.S. lung cancer deaths, according to the U.S. EPA. Lead, a neurotoxin that may occasionally leach from home water pipes, can also hide in pre-1978 paint. Testing for both and implementing reduction or precautionary measures is simple, advises Smith. Most hardware stores stock test kits.

Take action. Join with other concerned citizens by launching a pertinent petition at Change.org; campaigning with organizations like the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org) or Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families (SaferChemicals.org); and supporting cleaner, greener companies with family purchases.

Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

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Children Confront Climate Change

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his month, Home this.”

We only have stop Box Office (HBO), ~Zoe, age 12 in collaboration with one home. If we New York City’s American The National Oceanic and Museum of Natural History, mess this one up, Atmospheric Administrawill air the new documenwhere do we tion and NASA recently antary, Saving My Tomorrow. nounced that last year was go next?

Scientists representing the hottest in 135 years of the museum discuss how recordkeeping, with rising temperature change affects ~Hippocrates, age 8 ocean temperatures driving life on Planet Earth, but the the global heat index. majority of voices are those of children.

Nine of the 10 hottest years have ocTheir words cry out for universal action curred since 2000. The odds of this taking to prevent them from inheriting what place randomly are about 650 million to they believe is a dying planet in desper1, especially without an El Nino influate need of healing. ence, according to University of South Carolina statistician John Grego.

In the Atmosphere “The globe is warmer than it has “We need to know the truth, because been in the last 100 years,” says climate adults clearly aren’t doing enough to scientist Jennifer Francis, Ph.D., of www.NAeastMichigan.com

Rutgers University, in New Jersey. “Any wisps of doubt that human activities are at fault are now gone with the wind.”

At Sea

“We do more damage to the planet than we think.” ~Peri, age 9 In the same 100 years, sea levels have risen seven inches, mostly due to expansion as the water warms. “We have over 2 million preserved fish in our collection. We study them to see the effect of temperature change,” says Melanie Stiassny, Ph.D., curator of ichthyology at the museum. “The mummichog fish is less than an inch long. It’s a bottom feeder and that’s where pollution like mercury lies. When the water is warm, fish eat more and mercury is stored in their bodies.” The contaminants move up the food chain, bringing the effects of pollution to our dinner table.

A 2006 study by Nicola Beaumont, Ph.D., with the Plymouth Marine Laboratory UK, found that 29 percent of the oceans’ edible fish and seafood species have declined by 90 percent in the past 100 years. The international team of ecologists and economists led by Boris Worm, Ph.D., of Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, predict total saltwater fish extinction by 2048 due to overfishing, pollution, habitat loss and climate change. Rising ocean acidity due to absorption of increasing carbon dioxide and other emissions from burning fossil fuels impacts creatures large and small, like dissolving the shell of the tiny sea butterfly, a vital link in the ocean’s food chain.

Americans currently consume 4.5 billion pounds of seafood each year.

On Land

“Each species was put here for a reason. We are the caretakers.” ~a youth at a climate rally Scientists look back to look ahead.

Henry David Thoreau fell in love with the wilderness around Concord, Massachusetts, 160 years ago. From his renowned journals, scientists know when flowers like the pink lady slipper (Cypripedium acaule), bird’s-foot violets (Viola pedata) or golden ragworts

WHY DON’T YOU GO TO THE DENTIST?

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ecently, a woman came to my practice for her 6 month dental hygiene visit. She comes in like clockwork every 6 months to make sure her oral health is in tip top shape. As I performed her dental exam and oral cancer screening, we discussed the fact that she had not needed any dental work in quite a long time and that she was in great oral health. She was beaming with pride because this was not always the case for her.

When she first came to our practice as a new patient 2 years ago, it was the first time she had visited a dentist in 20 years! Not surprisingly, she needed some of work to get her oral health in shape. I have many stories just like this one and it always gets me thinking about why don’t people go to the dentist regularly or at all?

Various surveys estimate that 30-50% of Americans do not regularly go to the dentist. While many of them cite cost as the reason, one-third of Americans who have dental insurance still don't go­­—sometimes for years.

The sad fact is that, in the vast majority of dental emergency cases, they could have been prevented if the patient had kept up with regular 6 month visits. If you only go in the case of an emergency, there is already something very wrong with your teeth. Addressing that advanced problem is often painful and usually significantly more expensive than keeping up with regular hygiene visits which allow problems to be diagnosed and addressed early. Keep in mind, the money you invest in regular hygiene visits and a filling could save you thousands of dollars in the future for a root canal and crown.

Other common reasons for not going are fear or embarrassment. There are many people who are simply scared to go to the dentist. Some are afraid that it will be painful or uncomfortable, while others are afraid the

dentist will have bad news for them regarding the condition of their teeth.

This would also include the people who aren't really afraid of the dentist, they are just afraid of what the dentist will think of their teeth.

Many people that come to our practice are embarrassed to show us their teeth because they aren't in perfect condition. In my years of practice, I have yet to come across a patient that has absolutely perfect teeth. At our practice, we will not judge you based on the condition of your teeth. Quite frankly, it’s irrelevant. The most important thing to us is to change your belief about the value of dental care and get you on a path to Optimal Oral Health.

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Paul Sweet, collections manager of the museum’s ornithology department, studies “skins” (stuffed birds). He says, “The skins show us how birds lived years ago.” In just the past 100 years, bird species that have gone extinct range from the ivory-billed woodpecker (Campephilus principalis) to the onceabundant passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) and Carolina parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis).

In Colorado, 70 percent of the lodgepole pines have been lost, with pines in other states also in trouble.

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Children are more informed now than ever before. Schools offer classes on ecology, the environment, global warming and climate change. Disasters are instant news, constantly streaming through digital media. Kids are aware that they need adults to work with them to keep Earth habitable.

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Paul Stutzman Finds Universal Truths on His Treks

by Randy Kambic

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aul Stutzman was a successful executive with a family restaurant chain and a happy father and husband married for more than 30 years when his wife, Mary, passed away from breast cancer in 2006. Questioning his faith as to why this happened, Stutzman quit his job to hike the 2,168-mile Appalachian Trail (AT), advising everyone he encountered, “Don’t take spouses and families for granted.” His book, Hiking Through, recounts this extreme adventure and relates his subsequent thoughts about grief, healing and life.

Stutzman chronicled his second journey, a 5,000-mile-plus crosscountry trek, in Biking Across America. This time, he perceived a “noble, yet humble America that still exists and inspires.” More recently, the author has turned to fiction with The Wanderers and Wandering Home, both enriched with reflections upon the values of his Amish Mennonite upbringing and marriage.

What kept you going?

Early on, I realized how soothing nature was to my grieving soul. Still, there

were times it would have been easy to abandon my journeys and head for the safety of home. The desire to discover if my life held any meaning after such a great loss kept me moving forward. I kept telling myself on both journeys, “If my wife can fight cancer for four years, I can overcome any obstacle I encounter.”

I was determined to write about what I was being taught by nature. I also believed books written by and about someone seeking solace via an incomplete pilgrimage would be cheating the reader.

What do such journeys teach about nature and our response to experiencing it?

I find comfort in nature. I believe the beautiful streams and waterfalls, the grand views from mountaintops and the wildlife were all created for our enjoyment. When we absorb this beauty and wonderment, the stresses in life slowly melt away. Granted, not everyone will be able to do what I did; however, a stroll through a local park, along a beach or in a flower garden can have similar effects.

Did these extended physical endeavors make mental demands that catalyzed unexpected self-growth?

Treks like these into the unknown are physically demanding. With time and effort, one’s body gets into shape for extended hiking and biking. The mental hurdle must be crossed next. You’ll miss home and loved ones. Loneliness will set in. This is where you discover who the real you is. Are you tenacious enough to push through the desire to abandon the pilgrimage or will you succumb to the allure of comfort and safety?

On my journeys, I had to make difficult choices. There is a saying that applies to folks planning to hike the AT end-to-end through 14 states: “If hiking the entire Appalachian Trail isn’t the most important thing in your life, you won’t accomplish it.”

My daughter gave birth to my grandson while I was hiking. Although she asked that I come home for the event, I declined. I kept on hiking because I knew I wouldn’t return to the trail if I went home. I’d spent my lifetime trying to do the right things for my three children, but now had to do what was right for me.

What did you learn about Americans along the way?

I discovered that most Americans are kind, law-abiding citizens. Most are still willing to help a stranger in need.

Unfortunately, I feel we focus too much time and energy on the minority of malcontents.

How have these experiences informed your creative process?

America is a great country. The beauty I’ve witnessed from a bicycle seat and on two feet hiking the mountains is a continual source of inspiration. Many folks are unable to do what I do. My ongoing desire is to describe the images imprinted in my mind in such a way that others can feel as if they are there walking with me.

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What trees teach us About Life

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great experiment in the desert called the biodome created a living environment for human, plant and animal life.

A huge glass dome was constructed to house an artificial, controlled environment with purified air and water, healthy soil and filtered light. The intent was to afford perfect growing conditions for trees, fruits and vegetables, as well as humans.

People lived in the biodome, for many months at a time, and everything seemed to do well with one exception. When the trees grew to a certain height, they would topple over.

It baffled scientists until they realized they forgot to include the natural element of wind. Trees need wind to blow against them because it causes their root systems to grow deeper, which supports the tree as it grows taller.

Who among us doesn’t long for a perfect growing environment for ourselves, with no disruptions from outside influences?

We strive to avoid the times of contrast and tension, when life’s daily challenges push against us. When they do, the normal tendency is to curse them. If trees could talk, would we hear them curse the wind each time they encountered a storm?

We can learn a great deal from nature’s wisdom at work if we are open to the lesson. Watch how a tree bends and sways gracefully when the wind blows against it. It does not stand rigid, resisting the flow of energy. It does not push back. The tree accepts the strong wind as a blessing that helps it grow.

Such experiences develop our character and deepen our spiritual roots. When we grow deep, we too, stand tall.

Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., is the author of Your Re-Defining Moments, The Art of Uncertainty and The Art of Being, the source of this essay. He has contributed to the human potential movement and field of spirituality as a minister, teacher, coach and lecturer for 30 years. Learn more at DennisMerrittJones.com.

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“All of our products are made by hand and in small batches daily,” says Ruth Wardein, co-owner, with Andrew Amick, of Epiphany Gluten Free Bakery, in Naples, Florida, which she launched from her home kitchen. Besides glutenfree cookies, cakes and breads, she’s always “perfecting” her Paleo cookies, brownies and pancake mix.

Paleo recipes contain no grains, dairy, yeast or refined sugars, explains Wardein. “They require nut and seed flours, coconut oil and natural sugars like honey or maple syrup. So they are naturally higher in protein and fiber and lower in carbs than the average glutenfree recipe.”

“We’re experimenting with the community supported agriculture model with local fruit,” says Erin Schneider.

She and her husband, Rob McClure, operate Hilltop Community Farm, in LaValle, Wisconsin, which produces value-added products with organically grown crops. “We have salsas, pickles and jams. Our black currant and honey jam is sold before it’s made. Rob’s garlic dills have their own following.” Wisconsin’s cottage food law restricts sales to only high-acid foods.

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all are made in small batches, and usually by the owner. Many source local ingredients or serve special dietary needs largely underserved or ignored by larger food businesses.

“In a sharing economy, individuals look less to big chain stores for their food needs and more to each other, making fresher, tastier and often healthier foods more accessible,” explains Janelle Orsi, co-founder of the Oakland, California, Sustainable Economies Law Center (SELC), citing its Policies for Shareable Cities report partnered with the nonprofit Shareable.

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and shepherd Rebecca King feeds her 100 milking ewes organically raised, irrigated pasture grass and brewer’s grain to yield award-winning farmstead easier-to-digest sheep cheeses from her Monkeyflower Ranch. “Many first-time customers like my story as a small producer and want to buy direct from the farm. They keep buying because of the taste,” says King.

“My marinara and pizza sauces are made in small batches by hand in a home kitchen, enabling us to hot pack them to retain the ingredients’ natural favors,” says Liz James, owner of The Happy Tomato, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Her sauces are also low in

sodium and contain no sugar, saturated fat or gluten. James’ production is facilitated by Virginia’s home food processor license, which lets her work from home and sell wholesale. Whole Foods Market is among her major retail accounts.

When home-based cottage food businesses are spurred into expansion to keep up with demand, a situation sometimes complicated by state limits on sales volume, many opt for renting space in the growing number of incubator, or community, kitchens nationwide.

“We did farmers’ markets for three years and went from seven customers to thousands,” says Wardein, who now rents a commercial kitchen space. “Returning customers are the momentum that has pushed us forward.”

“By growing food in and around our own neighborhoods and cities, we decrease our dependence on an oftentimes unjust and ecologically destructive global food system and build stronger, more connected and resilient communities,” affirms Yassi Eskandari-Qajar, director of SELC’s City Policies program.

“We think it’s important to produce what grows well on our soil and then sell it, so that ecology drives economics, rather than vice versa,” says Schneider.

“Random things prosper in our area, like paprika peppers, elderberries, hardy kiwi, garlic, pears and currants. It’s our job as ecologically-minded farmers to show how delicious these foods can be.”

Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko are coauthors of the new book Homemade for Sale, a guide for launching a food business from a home kitchen, plus ECOpreneuring, Farmstead Chef and Rural Renaissance. Learn more at HomemadeForSale.com.

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The goal of Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ), launched in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1999 as part of Intermountain Therapy Animals, is to improve children’s literacy skills with the mentoring help of certified therapy teams. Its reach has spread through library programs across the U.S. and Canada and internationally, with other therapy groups following suit.

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octors told the parents of an 11-year-old autistic son that he would never read… so quit trying to teach him,” says Suzanne Vening, an organic farmer in Jacks “Doctors told the parents of an 11-year-old autistic son that he would never read… so quit trying to teach him,” says Suzanne Vening, an organic farmer in Jackson, Mississippi.

“The doctor didn’t count on Adam, my Australian shepherd.” Abused and abandoned before being adopted by Vening, she had trained him for therapy work.

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knew Adam could work miracles. The boy made eye contact with Adam during his library visit and read a few words. His parents were overjoyed as his reading continued to improve. “It’s hard to include children with special needs in many family activities,” Vening says. “A library is a place the whole family can enjoy.”

She advises, “Designate a safe corner where a child can escape if feeling overwhelmed. After entering the room, handlers should sit on the floor with the dog lying beside them. A standing dog can cause too much excitement. It’s important to trust that your therapy dog

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“An animal’s heartbeat seems to call to kids,” observes Rachael Barrera, a children’s librarian at Brook Hollow Public Library, in San Antonio, Texas. “Dogs have come here once a week for more than a year. Now older kids that are comfortable with the reading program are showing younger ones how to choose a book.”

At California’s Benicia Public Library, kids read to Honey, a friendly brown dog, on Wednesday afternoons. Sheila Jordan, managing editor and owner of Booklandia, founded in Bend, Oregon, says her 8-year-old, Chase, found it difficult to concentrate because of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). “The Tales and Tails program was a big help. All summer, we went every week and chose books he said the dog would love.” Jordan’s reward was a more focused child; Chase’s reward was a dog of his own last fall.

North Carolina’s Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers 14,000 free programs a year throughout its 20 locations, including Paws to Read. Librarian Cathy Cartledge, reading program coordinator for the Morrison Regional branch, shares this story from Jaylee’s mom, Jill.

“Jaylee was tutored in reading for a year. After she also began reading to Zoey, a great Pyrenees, or Hunter, a golden retriever, I saw improvement in fluency, confidence and enjoyment. It worked miracles compared with the hours and money spent for tutoring,” her mom remarks.

The Mount Prospect Library, near Chicago, has an age requirement for its Tales to Tails program. “Rachael, 8, will hardly put a book down now,” says her mom, Nicole Sasanuma, a senior associate with Business Communications & Advocacy, in Northbrook, Illinois. “Her sister, Emi, 6, is anxious for her next birthday so she ‘can read to doggies,’ too.”

Reading programs aren’t limited to libraries or schools. Jean Maclean, of Lompoc, California, trains her two dogs in agility and rally skills. For a change of pace, they visit the Chumash Learning Center, in Santa Ynez, once a month. The Chumash people value education from both its elders and teachers outside the tribe. Maclean relates that Donny, age 11, was afraid of dogs until he met hers, after which his teachers saw his reading improve three levels in one semester.

Animals help kids relax and become teachers to the dogs.

Researchers at the University of California, Davis have found that reading skills for kids that read to dogs during a 10-week literacy program improved by 12 percent. Children in the same program that didn’t do the same showed no improvement.

Dogs and other pets prove that reading out loud doesn’t have to be scary. All it takes is a good book and a good listener.

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Other Four-Footed Reading Partners Cleo, a small gray cat that lives with Michelle Cardosi, a retail clerk in Denver, enjoyed her Love on a Leash therapy visits.

When she became arthritic, moving from lap-to-lap was painful, and Cardosi considered retiring her, but Cleo didn’t agree. “So we went to photo courtesy of Nancy Bailey the library’s Whiskers and Tales program instead, where she could sit on a pillow, get petted and be the center of attention,” she says. “She was able to visit until her 18th birthday.”

Clifford, a 24-year-old Morgan horse, is a well-known literacy advocate. He tours libraries in Michigan and using a sponge and watercolor paint, “signs” his biography, Clifford of Drummond Island, by author and Lansing artist Nancy Bailey, for his fans. “The kids probably won’t remember what I say, but they’ll always remember the day they saw a horse in the library,” says Bailey. “We’ve been visiting for about four years.

He’s nosy and gets into everything, like the day he noticed the used book shelf. He picked out pulp fiction books and kept handing them to me.” Bailey notes that Clifford teaches children that horses have feelings and a sense of humor when he goes for laughs and changes his responses when doing tricks.

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Good Observation is the Cat’s Meow!

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he earlier a pet parent recognizes his or her pet is not feeling good the earlier he can take steps to intervene and help overcome what is ailing him. Observing a pet’s normal every day behavior is the key to detecting early signs of illness. If we consistently pay attention to our pet’s posture, gait, respiration, defecation, urination, and facial expressions we will pick up subtle clues of disease much earlier.

A pet’s personality, general activity and social interaction are often the first things to go when ill. Those first subtle signs may be followed by more obvious, hard to miss signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, coughing, gagging, wheezing and sneezing, eye and nose discharge and straining to urinate or defecate. When a normally social cat hides out it could be a sign that the cat is uncomfortable or in pain.

A change in activity may be gradual and less likely to be recognized or it may be sudden and more obvious.

A less active cat could be dehydrated, in pain, or experiencing some other sort of discomfort. An over active cat could be hyperthyroid. Sleeping habits can also be a signal that there is a problem.

Almost any illness will reduce a cat’s appetite. Not eating could indicate the cat has a sensitive tooth that hurts.

Rubbing a cat’s gum could help detect an inflammation or sensitivity.

Weighing a cat is also helpful.

Without weighing, a slow but significant weight loss may be missed until other more obvious symptoms become present. Feeding at specific times of the day rather than leaving the food dish down all day long may help detect a loss of appetite. Although a weight gain or loss is usually due

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to a change in calorie intake, it could be due to fluid accumulation in the chest or abdomen, to hyperthyroidism, degenerative kidney disease, or even cancer.

We can also check for stress. In addition to urinating and defecating outside the litter box and over grooming, signs of distress include hiding, chewing on nonfood items, tail flicking and holding ears farther back than normal. Over grooming could be a result of anxiety, allergies, fleas, pain, or some psychological problem. Reluctance to groom could result in a matted, unkempt hair coat and could be due to mouth, joint or back pain.

When a normally well trained cat starts to urinate or defecate outside of the litter box this could indicate the cat is under stress, in pain or discomfort, has a urinary tract infection or a urethral obstruction. It may also be a sign that the cat is upset with other cats in the house or outside, strange people in the house, or the lack of cleanliness of the litter box. A urinary tract obstruction in a male or female cat causes the pet to strain in or outside the litter box and produce only a small amount of urine. Urinary obstruction can be mistaken by pet owners as constipation but it can be a serious and even life threatening condition.

Changes in your cat’s vocalization both with regard to tone, pitch, urgency and frequency should always be recognized as a red flag that something is wrong.

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Wednesdays

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

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Saturdays

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

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

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Sundays

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

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

Cat's Cradle Adoptions - 12-4pm. 1st & 3rd

Sundays. Pet Supplies Plus, 41660 W. 10 Mile Rd, Novi. 248-380-0007.

Forget Us Not Rescue - 1st & 3rd Saturdays 124pm. Pet Supplies Plus, 42241 Garfield, Clinton Twp. 586-228-0090.

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

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

Adoptions - 12pm-4pm. We do adoptions each Sat. & Sunday every month. FREE. PetSmart, BRIGHTON. Elizabeth Lake Animal Rescue - 1st Saturdays: 10am-2pm; 3rd Saturdays: 1-4pm. Pet Supplies Plus, 8020 Cooley Lake Rd, White Lake.

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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.

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Saturday, March 28

Mind, Body, and Soul Health Fair - 1-5pm. Join Rebekah's in welcoming the spring in good health.

Includes free food, product samples, educational speakings, acupuncture, massages, and more! FREE. Rebekahs Health & Nutrition Source, 588 S Main St, LAPEER. Rebekah Niman 810-660-8585.

The Hidden Payout of Eating Organic - 1pm.

Many people believe that buying conventionally processed food saves them money... but does it really? In this class you will learn the lesser known facts of eating organic. Spaces limited. Better Health, 2053 S Telegraph, Bloomfield hills.

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Spring Cleaning with Natalie Allinder - Noon.

Learn some of the why's, what's and how's of a living, whole food, clean, green way to gently detox, revitalise and help you regain energy, vitality and so much more! Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, Novi. RSVP. 248-735-8100. See ad page 54.

Discover, Understand, and Conquer Food Sensitivities - Noon. Food Sensitivities, also called delayed food allergy, hidden food allergy, or food intolerances are a wide range of inflammation producing reactions to foods and food-chemicals that are distinctly different than food allergy.

C. Michael Malesky shows the differences and offers an effective approach for combating health compromising reactions. Spaces limited. Better Health, 14105 Hall Rd, Shelby Twp. RSVP. 586-884-6160. See ad page 54.

Sunday, March 29

L.N., Co-director of the Hippocrates Health Institute. $25. The MET Hotel, 5500 Crooks Rd, Troy. Info: 248-822-9999. See ad page 43.

Love Yourself Naked: A Brand New Conversation About Weight Loss - Noon. Rene Heigel will teach you how to love the body that you're in and to lose the weight that is holding you back, but in a much different way than you would think. She will show people how to have the confidence in their body so they can make the changes that they want to make for the long term. FREE. Space limited. Better Health Store, 14105 Hall Rd, Shelby Twp. 586-884-6160. See ad page 54.

Spring Holistic Fair - 10am-6pm. Wellness practitioners include Amethyst Crystal Biomat, Reiki, Polarity Therapy, Pranic Breath, Bowenwork, Access Consciousness, Light Therapy, Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy, massage. Holistic products, dozens of vendors and readers. Free presentations. Admission $10. Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, Ann Arbor (US-23 exit 37A-Ypsilanti). Info: 734-358-0218.

Spring Time Cooking Class - Noon. MacroVal Spring is time to nurture and cleanse out liver, gallbladder and nervous system with lightly sour foods. According to Oriental Medicine, a natural cleansing time of year. Learn how the simple foods we eat can help maintain and cleanse certain organs in your body. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, Novi. RSVP. 248-735-8100. See ad page 54.

the body! Each month will cover new, exciting topics such as digestive health, herbal remedies, homeopathy etc. Led by Kelly Hamlin, student at The Naturopathic Institute. FREE. Please register at our Customer Service desk, as class size is limited.

Whole Foods Market, Rochester Hills. 248371-1400. See ad page 12.

Saturday, April 18

Shop Paleo For Your Beach Body - 11am-noon.

Ian Johnson shows everything you need to know about how to eat to lose weight with Paleo. Expect to learn label reading, Paleo alternatives, quick tips for snacks, supplements for weight loss and much more! Spaces are limited so sign up today! FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, Novi.

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Personalized Cancer Care – 1pm. Learn about the latest integrative treatment options. Join Mark Roby, physician assistant, naturopath and survivor of a rare cancer as he shares his story and cutting-edge strategies. FREE event, Waller Wellness Center, 1854 Auburn Road, ROCHESTER HILLS. RSVP 248-844-1414. See ad page 54 & NewsBrief page 7.

Health according to 3X Gold medalist Misty Mae-Treanor - Noon. Presented by: Dr Bence, DC, CCWP. In this "women focused" seminar, you will learn how to better address health concerns related to women. Spouses can also benefit by learning more about these health changes to better understand how to lend support. Spaces are limited so sign up today. FREE. Space limited. Better Health Store, 14105 Hall Rd, Shelby Twp. 586-884-6160.

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Sunday April 19

VegFest Vegan Taste Fest and Expo - 10:30am5pm. Celebrity speakers, demos, food samples, exihibitors and more. $10. Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi. See ad inside back cover.

Late Spring Hike - 1pm. Open to all ages who can hike the distance. Hiking boots and appropriate clothing recommended. FREE, but annual or daily Michigan State Parks pass required for entry.

Participants advised to contact the trip leader for cancellations or changes and sign standard liability waiver. Brighton Recreation Area, Bishop Lake Parking Lot, 6360 Chilson Rd., Howell. Info: John Wilson 734-355-3822.

Sunday, April 12

MInd/Body for Runners & Walkers - 1-3pm.

Learn to incorporate the mind/body practices of Yoga, Pilates & Tai Chi into your form & training, reducing muscle imbalances that lead to injury,& avoid &recover from injuries related to your sport. $25. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

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Monday, April 13

FLEX Fitness Circuit Training - 6-7pm. Increase strength, build muscle and reduce body fat in this fun and upbeat circuit training class with FLEX Fitness! All fitness levels welcome. Call to reserve your spot! $10. Journey to Health, 34770 Dequindre Rd, STERLING HEIGHTS. Melissa N. 248-2400477. See ad page 14.

FLEX Fitness Circuit Training - 6-7pm. Increase strength, build muscle and reduce body fat in this fun and upbeat circuit training class with FLEX Fitness! All fitness levels welcome. Call to reserve your spot! $10. Journey to Health, 34770 Dequindre Rd, STERLING HEIGHTS. Melissa N. 248-2400477. See ad page 14.

VegMI Presents: Vegan 101 Cooking Class - 7pm.

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

Long-time VegMichigan members will discuss how easy it can be to transform a standard meal to a delicious, vegan option. FREE. Registration is required at our Customer Service desk. Whole Foods Market, Rochester Hills. 248-3711400. See ad page 12.

Saturday, April 11

Our Toxic World - Dealing with Disease and Cancer - Noon-4pm. With Brian Clement, Ph.D.,

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

Wednesday, April 15

The Amazing Thyroid! - 7-8:15pm. Learn how to support this incredible gland. Discover its link to heart health, digestive issues, weight gain and more. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing addresses these issues. FREE! Vitamin Shoppe, Shelby Township. Call 248-879-1900 to register.

Thursday, April 16

Naturopath 101 - 7pm. Join us the third Thursday of every month for an invigorating discussion on natural modalities with a focus on strengthening

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Living Gluten Free - 7pm Suffering with gluten or other food allergies? Join us for our monthly support group with instructors Lee Rossano and Venesa Ajredinovski! FREE. Class size is limited - please call. Whole Foods Market, Rochester Hills.

RSVP 248-371-1400. See ad page 12.

Tuesday, April 21

Wednesday, April 22

It’s Allergy Season! AND Something Is In The Air - 7-8:15pm. Do you experience: itchy eyes, sneezing, headaches, fatigue? Seminar covers causes and drug-free ways to handle them. Dr. Richard K. Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing addresses these. FREE! Whole Foods, Rochester Hills. Call 248-879-1900 to register. See ad page 12.

Earth Day Yoga Fundraiser - Doors Open at 6:30pm. Event starts at 7pm. Yin Yoga class with Lynne Baum and live music by Rochester's, Guy

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Sferlazza for Brayden Belanger's College Education Fund the son of Candice Berlanger whom we lost in March. Birmingham Unitarian Church 38651 Woodward Ave, BLOOMFieLD hiLLS. Info: Lynne 248-520-1011. See ad page 45.

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Exibitors, samples, speakers and more. FREE admission. Downtown ROCheSteR. See ad inside front cover and Spotlight page 11.

Discover the Digestive Bacteria and Weight Loss Connection - 6:30pm. Presented by Adam J. (A.J.) Gorby. In this informative lecture, learn how balancing the good and bad bacteria can finally help you achieve your ideal weight—for good. FREE. Spaces limited. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVi. RSVP. 248-735-8100. See ad page 54.

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the hidden payout of eating Organic - 1pm.

Many people believe that buying conventionally processed food saves them money... but does it really? In this class you will learn the lesser known facts of eating organic. FREE. Spaces limited. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVi. RSVP. 248-735-8100. See ad page 54.

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• Improves Balance & Coordination • Increases Energy • Reduces Stress • Treats the symptoms of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia • More Restorative Sleep • Non-Impact • Lowers Blood Pressure

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Biomeridian assessments - Noon-3pm. Using the Biomeridian computer, Juli Johnson will give a basic mini assessment to determine gluten sensitivity particularly related to wheat, whole wheat, and whole grains. Gluten sensitivity testing will also include a quick look at the organs most commonly affected by gluten. FREE. Spaces limited. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVi. RSVP. 248-735-8100. See ad page 54.

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Free health/Financial Seminar at ike's6:30pm. Dr. Pavel Bence, speaks about avoiding

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holistically preventing and treating Diabetes and Sugar problems - Noon. Dr. Kiba will go into the nutrition aspects of diabetes with a primary focus on supplements and nutrients that can be used to help regulate sugar and insulin. FREE. RSVP. Better Health Store, 14105 Hall Rd, SheLBy tWp. 586884-6160. See ad page 54.

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financial crisis due to health-related issues. Ike's Restaurant, 38550 Van Dyke Ave, SteRLiNG heiGhtS. RSVP: 586-978-9900. See ad page

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holistic Dr. Richard Ng, on infection - 7-9pm.

Premature aging due to chronic infection; how to diagnose and treat chronic infection; its role in weakening the immune system via the presence of bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. $25. NW Unitarian Universalist Church, 23925 Northwestern Highway, SOUthFieLD. Joan Hartzell 248-8288494.

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Vaccination awareness event - 1-5pm. Confused by all the media hype? How is immunity best developed? Mary Tocco, vaccine investigator for 3 3 years, and Tetyana Obukhanych, Ph.D., immunologist $25.

Macomb Community College, 14500 E.12Mile Rd., WaRReN. Joan Hartzell 248-828-8494.

holistically preventing and treating Diabetes and Sugar problems - Noon. See description 4/25 event above. FREE. RSVP. Better Health Store, 2053 Telegraph, BLOOMFieLD hiLLS. 248-334-9500.

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Make a healthy Breakfast For your Mom! Noon.Presented by: MacroVal. Come learn how to prepare two easy, yet satisfying dishes to get you going in the morning. Menu: Creamy Amaranth Breakfast Porridge, Tofu Scramble. FREE. Spaces limited. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVi. RSVP. 248-735-8100. See ad page 54.

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essential Oils Make & take - 7:30-9:30pm. Do you have your Young Living Essential Oil kit & don't know what to do with it, we will supply everything else you need & will show you how to make natural everyday products for you & your family. $20. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CheSteRFieLD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

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MaMatone Class Series - 3-4:30pm. 10 class series. Dance your baby out using rhythm, dance, sound and visualization! $18/class-full series, $20/ class-5 class, $25/single class. $18-25. Journey to Health, 34770 Dequindre Rd, SteRLiNG heiGhtS. Gloria Cunningham 248-821-2569.

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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.

Meditation & Study Group - 6-7pm. Learn how to start or keep your meditation practice, while also learning ancient yogic teachings and how they apply to modern life. FREE. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CheSteRFieLD. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 53. essential yoga w/Meditation - 6:30-7:45pm. Dan Gwinn will be teaching. $15. Namaste Yoga 309 S. Troy St, ROyaL Oak. Linda K. Makowski 248752-3431. See ad page 23.

ashtanga Short Form - 7:30-8:30pm. A system of yoga transmitted to the modern world by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, which involves synchronizing the breath with a progressive postures. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CheSteRFieLD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 53.

yiN with Lynne - 8-9am. Yin yoga is amazing.

It gently opens your hips, low back and sacrum and leaves you feeling relaxed and focused. $15. passes available. Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave, BLOOMFieLD hiLLS. 248-520-1011. See ad below.

Barrobics - 9-10am. Also Tue & Thurs 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. 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 13.

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. 2nd Monday. FREE. 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. aqua Boot Camp - 5:30pm-6:15pm. It's all the high intensity of a boot camp workout, only in the water! $15. Sola Life & Fitness, 1555 East South Blvd, ROCheSteR hiLLS. Marko 248-267-5674.

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, detoxification, 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, a good slow burn. $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WaRReN. Pattie McCann 248-5638615. See ad page 53.

Vinyasa yoga Class - 6:15-7:15pm. "Vinyasa is the marriage of breath & movement." David Swenson.

Learn to move and breath in unison. The results are a peaceful mind & a relaxed body. $15. Namaste Yoga, 309 Troy Street, ROyaL Oak. 248-5201011. See ad page 23.

EARTH DAY Yoga Fundraiser Wed. April 22nd ~ doors open @ 6:30pm Birmingham Unitarian Church

ashtanga yoga w/Swami D - 6:30-7:30pm. Join Dave for an authentic practice of Ashtanga Yoga, short form primary series. Discover your physical and spiritual strength. Bring a towel. $14.. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BeRkLey. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 53.

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 52.

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 49.

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 22.

Senior Stretch & tone - 8-9am. Also Thur same time. Taught by Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified 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 Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $6/Class with 10-class card, $8/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 13.

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.

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Young Living Essential Oils - 7-8:30pm. 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 51.

YIN with Lynne - 7:45-8:45pm. Yin yoga is amazing. It gently opens your hips, low back and sacrum and leaves you feeling relaxed and focused. Upcoming trainings at our website. $15 passes available.

Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills. 248-520-1011 See ad page 45.

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.

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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, Ste 260, TROY. Kathie Schofield 313-658-7225.

See ad page 7.

DIY Nature Art for Kids - 4-5pm. 3rd Tues. thru Sept. Ages 12 and under. Make your very own nature artwork. All pieces needed to create your original design will be supplied by Springfield Township Parks and Recreation or Mother Nature. A short trek through the park may be necessary to find your supplies. Rain, snow or shine. Residents: $2/Non: $3. RSVP. Shiawassee Basin Preserve Pavilion. 248846-6558 (Davisburg Rd. Entrance).

Yoga - 420 with Lynne- 6-7pm. This all levels yoga class is a mix of Yin and Yang, with hip openers, standing & balancing postures, ending with deep relaxation. Chill environment. $10. Law Firm, 2930 E. Jefferson Ave, DETROIT. 248-520-1011.

See ad page 14.

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

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

See ad page 44.

Jivamukti Yoga w/Abby - 6:30-7:45pm. Calling all spiritual warriors! This physically and mentally challenging vinyasa class leaves nothing untouched.

Asana, pranayama and meditation. $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 53.

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.

Breastfeeding Info/Support - La Leche League Drop in - 7-8pm. 2nd Tuesdays. Informal topics will vary each month. FREE. Journey to Health, 34770 Dequindre Rd, STERLING HEIGHTS. Ginny 586-940-1634. See ad page 14.

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Vinyasa w/Michael Duerr - 6-7am. $15. Namaste Yoga 309 S. Troy St, Royal Oak. Linda K. Makowski 248-752-3431. See ad page 23.

Slow Flow Yoga - 9:15-10:15am. Enjoy the friendly environment of Balance Yoga Therapy. Join Lynne Baum for a nice slow flow yoga class including alignment, breath and a little heat. $15. Balance Yoga Therapy, 758 Wing St, PLYMOUTH. 248520-1011. See ad page 45.

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.

YIN with Lynne - 10:30-11:30am. Yin yoga is amazing. It gently opens your hips, low back and sacrum and leaves you feeling relaxed and focused.

Upcoming trainings- on our website. $15. Balance Yoga Therapy, 758 Wing St, PLYMOUTH. 248520-1011.

Aqua Gental Joints - 12:15-1pm. Water-based class focusing on slow, gentle, range of motion exercises for all joints in a therapeutic pool! $15. Sola Life & Fitness, 1555 East South Blvd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Marko 248-267-5674.

Chair Yoga - 1-2pm. A yoga style that adapts yoga positions and poses through creative use of a chair, which replaces the yoga mat & becomes an extension of the body. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 53.

House Vinyasa with Swami D - 6:30-7:30pm. Radically traditional. Based on the principles of Ashtanga Yoga. Discover your power and strength as you dive into the deep waters of inner equanimity $14.

House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley.

Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 53.

Barrobics - 6:30-7:30m. Also Fri 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. 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

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place to start your healing journey. FREE. Integrated Counseling Services, 2265 Livernois Rd, Ste 260, TROY. Connie Hutchinson 248-990-6959. See ad page 7.

Yin Yoga - 8:15pm-9:15pm. Yin Yoga targets the connective tissues, ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that aren't normally stretched, great for runners. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD MI. Theresa May 586949-5515. See ad page 53.

Senior Stretch & Tone - 8-9am. Also Tue same time. Taught by Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified 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 Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $6/Class with 10-class card, $8/class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810667-2101. See ad page 44.

Fifty Plus Active Adults - 11:30am-1pm. Lunch: noon. 50+. Fun and friendly. Activities such as weekly lunches, guest speakers, musical performances, field trips, holiday parties, movies, bingo, games and more! $8/person or $14/couple. Lunch $5. Non-members welcome. Hart Community Center, Davisburg. Info: Sarah, 248-846-6558.

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 7.

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.

Ashtanga Mix - 6-7pm. A short-form of the energetic Ashtanga practice, beginning with Sun Salutations to warm up and then mixing it up. First week free at Strongheart. $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 53.

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group - 6:308pm. 4th Thur. Open to public, FREE and 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 810-732-8500.

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. 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 14.

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.

Jivamukti Yoga (light) - 6:30-7:30pm. For those seeking something more! Get into what is real, your changeless reality within. A flowing, challenging and playful practice to bring you back $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 53.

YIN with Lynne - 8:15-9:15pm. Yin yoga is amazing. It gently opens your hips, low back and sacrum and leaves you feeling relaxed and focused.

Upcoming trainings at our website. $15. Shine On Yoga, 22751 Woodward Ave, FERNDALE. 248520-1011. See ad page 45.

Warren. Register 586-751-7500. See ad page 31.

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.

Kids Yoga - 11:15am-Noon. Kids yoga enhances their flexibility, strength, coordination, & body awareness. In addition, their concentration & sense of calmness and relaxation. $9. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 53.

Chair Yoga - 12-12:45pm. Yoga has proven benefits for MS, COPD, healing from injuries and aging. And you can enjoy the benefits seated or chair-supported.

Yoga for Everybody. $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248563-8615. See ad page 53.

Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature.

Morning Ashtanga Yoga - 6:30-7:30am. Join Abby for a led class (short form) of Primary Series Ashtanga. All traditional aspects from opening invocation, bandhas, dristi, Ujayyi. Go inward. $14.

House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley.

Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 53.

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 7.

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. $6/Class with 10-class card, $8/ 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,

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

Strongheart Yoga in Warren. New or expe- For information call the Volunteer Coordinator 888-937-4390. rienced, contact Pattie @248-563-8615 office space for rent Nice treatment room for rent within holistic therapy office in Birmingam. Full-time or shared. 14 Mile/Woodward. Restroom in suite and onsite parking for clients. Seeking LMT, CranioSacral,

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

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

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 13.

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

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The Downing Clinic • 248-625-6677 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston TheDowningClinic.com Jing Fei Huang is a certified Acupuncturist (CAC) & a c e r t i f i e d Tr a d i t i o n a l Chinese Medicine specialist (OMD). She has been with the Downing Clinic since 1999 and has helped many people with a variety of c o n d i t i o n s . We d , appointments available. See ads pg 17 & 19.

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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.

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Rhonda Sousley, Ph.D • 248-844-1414 1854 W. Auburn, Ste 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com Rhonda has a PhD in Chinese Medicine and is an experienced infertility specialist with over 13 years in practice. She uses both Laser & Traditional acupuncture; making her treatments comfortable for children & adults alike!

Smoking cessation, chronic & acute pain, migraines, stress & anxiety - are all treated successfully. Immediate appointments available. See ad page 21.

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.

sRI WELLNEss CENtER, LLC Nirmala Srivatsan 2945 Briarwood Drive, Troy 248-561-6993

Get relief today from seasonal, chemical and skin a l l e rg i e s ; m i g r a i n e s ; digestive issues; hormonal imbalances; chronic pains and more. Specializing in NAET which is a safe, effective, customized holistic treatment approach.

ayurveda Troy Farwell MS RAP HHP DHM MH 115 S. Washington St. • Oxford OMWellnessInstitute.net 248-236-0027

Troy Farwell, MS HHP. R e g i s t e r e d Ay u r v e d i c Practitioner and Herbalist with over 10 years of holistic wellness counseling. Specializing in digestive, stress, sleep issues along with the popular rejuvenation program.

beauty / skin care Daisy Blue Naturals

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

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 37.

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 14.

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 25.

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 10.

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coaching / Counseling 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.

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 10.

Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. ~Francis of Assisi

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.

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 13.

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. ~Audrey Hepburn

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Signature Dentistry of rochester Dr. Matthew Wolfe • 248-266-0385 1460 Walton Blvd #205, Rochester Hills SignatureDentistryRochester.com

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

Waller Wellness center

Kathy Paholsky, PhD 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com • 248-844-1414 Kathy is currently an Associate Professor at Schoolcraft College teaching massage therapy, has a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and over 25 years of experience! Her skilled hands relieve the discomfort of chronic pain, migraines, Fibromyalgia, TMJ, PTSD, anxiety disorders, chronic fatigue, ADD and much more. When you need relief, you want experienced hands. Call now for an appointment. See ad page 21.

Dentistry David Ewing, DDS, LPC

Gateway Dental 5321 Gateway Centre Blvd., Flint 810-250-7191 General Dentistry, including root canals, dentures, extractions, bridges, composite (white) fillings, crowns, TMJ, N.E.T. for pain control, anxiety and more. Nutrition and ZOOM teeth whitening. See ad page 11.

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 31.

Regiani Holistic Dental Center Holistic General Dentistry since 1979 10435 Ortonville Rd., Ste B • Clarkston 248-625-5222 • 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 15.

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Family dentistry including natural colored fillings, bridges, crowns, implants, whitening and bonding. periodontal therapy, TMJ treatment, clear braces, root canals and extractions, emergency dentistry and much more. See ad page

Sue Shoha DDS Bio dentistry 50 West Big Beaver, Suite 120 Bloomfield Hills • 248-648-3660 BioDentistryMI.com

We provide safe effective biocompatible treatment, using a multifaceted integrative treatment approach that focuses on the individual patient and their unique needs, in a kind compassionate and respectful manner. See ad page 26.

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. See ad page 23.

Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end. ~Leonard Nimoy www.NAeastMichigan.com

Emotional Freedom Techniques Services LLC

Annette R. Richards, LMSW, AAMET Level 3 Advanced Practitioner 248-334-9214 • AnnetteRichardsEFT.com This experienced EFT Practitioner offers monthly EFT group to Borrow Benefits and individual sessions weekends only to learn EFT for personal use while treating an unwanted problem; affordable fees.

Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. ~Abraham Lincoln

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 32.

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Marlene Wiegers, Ind. Dist. # 1000995 Marlene.YoungLivingConnect.com Facebook: Marlene Misiak Wiegers Become an Independent D i s t r i b u t o r. D i s c o v e r 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 32.

Feng Shui Catherine Hilker, owner Creating Sanctuary 248-547-4965 www.CatherineHilker.com

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

HEALtH fooDs/bEvERAGEs bAR H2otM ALKALINE WAtER 67315 S. Main St • Richmond 888-855-PURE (7873) PureNaturalsWater.com

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

Be Alkaline. Thrive.

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

LuCKy’s NAtuRAL fooDs, LLC Since 1974, 248-693-1209 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion Historic Business District LuckysNaturalFoods.com

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

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

Personalized service, knowledgable staff, special orders.

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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, Hair restoration for men/women, custom Salon with Aromatherapy, ZYTO Compass Nutritional Assessments, Health Classes, Rain Drop Therapy/Free training.

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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.

NAtuREs bEttER WAy

870 W. Dryden Rd., Metamora 810-678-3131 NaturesBetterWay.my4life.com We are helping "take Transfer Factor to the World."

We also carry top quality herbal and nutritional supplements. See ad page 46.

WILDWooD HEALtH soLutIoNs

Rain International Independent Distributor 586-727-6302 www.MyRainLife.com/wildwood Go beyond ordinary nutrition with SOUL, a revolutionary new product combining black cumin, black r a s p b e r r y, a n d chardonnay grape seeds. A powerful antiinflammatory supplement in a simple, portable 2 oz shot. See ad page 12.

HEALtHy LIfEstyLEs HoLIstIC WELLbEING

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

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INtEGRAtIvE MEDICINE CutLER INtEGRAtIvE MEDICINE 31350 Telegraph Rd., Bingham Farms 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

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.

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 25.

WALLER WELLNEss CENtER

Catherine A. Waller, MD Mary Wilson ANP-C Pamela Thomas PA-C 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com • 248-844-1414 SE Michigan's Largest Integrative Medicine Practice! Immediate openings available! Our 3 highly skilled "Medical Detectives"(Functional Medicine practitioners) are trained to uncover the root cause of your symptoms.

We use the latest diagnostic testing and treatment protocols, and as a result we usually succeed where others have failed. Our patients tell us we give the most comprehensive evaluation they've ever had!

(And they've usually been to at least 3 other integrative practitioners before they come to us.).Call today, or visit our website to learn about all the services we offer. See ad page 21.

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

IRIDoLoGy oRCHID LEAf ENERGy ARts

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

Iridology, Herbs, Organic Chinese formulas.

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

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MAssAGE tHERApy pEGGy sMItH CMt

Waller Wellness Center • 248-844-1414 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com Peggy was trained at Irene’s Myomassology Institute and specializes in deep tissue massage, reflexology, lymphatic massage and Reike. She is also trained in the use of the NES miHealth device which uses pulsed electromagnetic frequencies (PEMF) and frequency specific micro current (FSM) to heal injured tissue, decrease inflammation and reduce pain, often in the first session! Immediate openings available. See ad page 21.

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.

GooDALLs 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.

Lotus EARtH REMEDIEs

Georganne Boylan Erwin, CCI, CCH, RM, MH Davison • 810-214-2656 LotusEarthRemedies.com Iridologist, Hypnotist, Reiki, Access Bars, Special c e r t i f i c a t i o n “ Vi r t u a l Gastric Band” hypnosis as seen on the Dr. Oz show.

Mention this ad and receive 10% savings.

NutRItIoNAL CouNsELING ADvANCED NutRItIoNAL soLutIoNs Lee Rossano, CNC • 248-652-4160 Rochester Hills • 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 22.

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MEDICAL spA tIMELEss HEALtH & bEAuty MEDICAL spA

248-650-2241 • 810-724-0480 Locations in Rochester and Imlay City A healthy body from the inside out. Bioidentical Hormone replacement, weight loss, intravenous nutritional support, vaser and smart lipo, botox, nonsurgical facelift, vericose veins and other services. .

NAtuRAL/HoLIstIC HEALtH

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.

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

See ad page 13.

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.

oxyGEN/HypERbARICs LoNGEvIty HEALtH INstItutE Madison Heights • 248-548-3060 Rochester Hills • 248-459-1139 LongevityHealthInstituteInc.com LewerenzMedicalCenter.com

A Functional, Regenerative Holistic Medical Approach.

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

NAtuRAL WELLNEss & pAIN RELIEf CENtERs

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

Comprehensive treatment options to maximize your results. Bio-identical hormones, IV nutritionals, HcG weight loss, manipulation under anesthesia, decompression therapy, exercise with oxygen therapy, and cancer therapies. See ad page 25.

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

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"Dr. Hilda" offers programs using natural approaches to help with conditions including nutrition, thyroid function, osteoporosis and more. Also licensed as a Dr. of Ňedicine, a branch of natural medicine. Call for more information. See ad page 27.

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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.

physical therapy Lisa Ponichter • 248-321-0358

Feldenkrais® Method, Physical Therapy 3121 South Rochester Rd, Royal Oak AwakeningMovements.com

Rolfing Neil King Physical Therapy Rocheser Hills • 248-853-7555 Novi • 248-513-3730 NeilKingPT.com

From Pediatrics to Geriatrics, our advanced, hands-on physical therapy techniques are so effective that physicians, chiropractors and even other physical therapists refer their most difficult cases to us. See ad page 9.

A physical therapist specializing in the Feldenkrais Method® optimizes posture, strength, flexibility and balance.

Minimize pain, increase efficiency and fluidity while exploring gentle, transformative movement patterns which bring out your best.

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.

Obstacles...

WEIGHT LOSS Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. ~Lao Tzu

psychotherapy Gerald E Snook MA, LLP

Waller Wellness Center • 248-844-1414 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com I provide treatment that goes b e y o n d t a l k t h e r a p y.

EMDR, EFT, and Dual Brain Psychology are all advanced therapy techniques that allow individuals to work through negative feelings and patterns. The end result is more balance, a healthier perspective, and more enjoyment and satisfaction.

20 plus years’ experience of treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, emotional and relationship issues. See ad page 21.

registered dietician Waller Wellness Center

Darci Noonchester RD • Sharon Meyer RD 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com • 248-844-1414 Specializing in Functional Medicine, our nutritionists not only help with common problems such as weight loss, food allergies and detoxification, but they have also been trained to handle the most difficult issues such as autoimmunity, cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease. In addition, Our HCG program is one of the most comprehensive around.

See ad page 21.

Never interrupt someone doing what you said couldn’t be done. ~Amelia Earhart

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 25.

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what you see when you take your eye off the goal. ~Chris Burke

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 28.

Yoga House Of Yoga

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

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 23.

YOGA Santosha (Sanskrit): Contentment, peace, gratitude

MELT Roller Series April 18, 25 & May 2 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Check our website for complete details See the calendar in this magazine for other classes and special events.

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