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The Lady doth protest too much, methinks. ~ Queen Gertrude, in William Shakespeare's Hamlet; Act III, Scene II

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his famous quote is what first came to mind when we learned of the letter written to Columbia University by a group of doctors complaining about Dr. Oz. If you've been following this, you'll know that Oz is accused by the group of, among other things, "outrageous conflicts of interests or flawed judgements about what constitutes appropriate medical treatments, or both."

Apparently, their goal is to convince the university to fire Dr. Oz. Fortunately, at least as of the day we're sending this month's magazine to the printer, Columbia University is standing behind the good doctor. Good for them.

Upon even closer inspection, we found that the doctors who wrote this letter have a common link: their support of genetically modified (GM/GMO) foods. In fact, the lead author of the letter was the medical reviewer at the Food and Drug Administration for the first genetically engineered drugs evaluated by the agency. In the letter they complain about Oz's "baseless opposition to genetically modified foods," obviously referring to the Dr. Oz show in which he warned viewers of the "Arctic Apple," a GMO fruit designed not to brown. It seems to us like the letter-writing doctors have the conflicts of interest...thus our reference to Shakespeare's quote.

There's more to their letter, and background, and we encourage you to read it and the response from Oz (perhaps you heard his response on his television show) and Columbia University. A simple Internet search on the topic will clue you in. Or you can visit the Dr. Oz website. Visit www.DoctorOz.com.

Here's our point: we believe this is a perfect example of society’s leaders being influenced by purveyors of GMO patented seeds and weed killer abetted by the major food manufacturers turning a deaf ear to public health concerns about the GMOs pervading our grocery shelves. Hence, the well-funded lobbying to prevent GMO labelling and taking away our right to choose the foods we want (or don't want) to eat. It's not necessarily about whether GMO's are good or bad; it's about our right to know and make our own choices. Let consumer demand drive the results.

Informed consumers will be able to see through the charade and continue to make their own informed decisions. Kudos to Dr. Oz and his commitment to helping provide information lending to a healthy lifestyle.

We hope you enjoy this month's issue of Natural Awakenings. We'd love to hear what you think. Please feel free to contact us at: publisher@NAeastMichigan.com.

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

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newsbriefs Relax for Comfortable Childbirth Free Seminar in Rochester Hills Helps Prepare

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oin Janice Weaver of Peaceful Birthing to discover the benefits of HypnoBirthing®. On Thursday, May 7, 7 pm, Weaver will present a “Relaxation for Comfortable Childbirth” seminar at Whole Foods Market in Rochester Hills. There is no cost to attend the seminar.

According to Weaver most of us have been conditioned to fear birth which causes our bodies to become tense during labor, and that tension often prevents the normal, physiological function of birth. The result can be long, painful and unsatisfying birth experiences.

"HypnoBirthing is a beautiful and easyto-learn method which combines relaxation, Janice Weaver breathing and visualization techniques to ease pain and empower women to release fear and build confidence, whether birthing at home or in a hospital setting," explains Weaver. "With fear and stress removed from the birth experience, birth becomes a safe, joyful and beautiful experience.

“We teach from personal experience, having used HypnoBirthing for our own births and take great joy in supporting families to prepare for the birth of their child. It's a wonderful, bonding experience that will be remembered forever.”

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Collecting Signatures to Ban Fracking Committee Plans Placement on 2016 Michigan Ballot

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he Committee to Ban Fracking in Michigan, a statewide ballot initiative campaign, received approval from the Michigan Board of State Canvassers for a new ballot initiative petition. The committee will begin a six-month period of signature gathering in late May. After sufficient valid signatures are collected, the measure will appear on the November, 2016 statewide ballot. The required number of valid signatures is 252,523. The committee plans to collect at least 340,000 signatures to ensure placement on the 2016 ballot.

“Michigan voters understand that fracking and frack wastes are causing serious harm to people’s health and to the air, water, land, property and businesses in every state that is fracking or taking in toxic frack wastes. Everyone who wants to see this get on the ballot should step up now by contributing to or volunteering for the Committee to Ban Fracking campaign,” said LuAnne Kozma, campaign director for the grassroots group.

For more information or to sign the petition, contact LuAnne Kozma at 231-944-8750 or visit LetsBanFracking.org.

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Healthy Mother's Day Breakfast Cooking Class With MacroVal in Novi

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erve your mother a delicious and healthy breakfast in bed for Mother's Day. Come learn how to prepare two easy, yet satisfying dishes to get you going in the morning. The free cooking class, featuring MacroVal will be presented by Better Health in Novi on Saturday, May 2 at noon.

Valerie Wilson, also known as Macro Val, has been associated with the food industry for over 24 years. For 16 years she has taught vegan and macrobiotic cooking classes throughout Michigan. Her teachings center on the ancient knowledge of the energy of the food and how it effects health, similar to Chinese medicine.

For this class Macro Val shows how to prepare a Creamy Amaranth Breakfast Porridge and Tofu Scramble. Spaces are limited so please RSVP. Better Health Market of Novi is located at 42875 Grand River Avenue, Novi. For more information or to RSVP, call 248-735-8100 or visit TheBetterHealthStore.com/ Events. See ad page 43.

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ree therapeutic yoga classes for veterans will soon be offered at Karma Yoga West Bloomfield. Classes begin May 4 and will continue every Monday afternoon from 1 – 2:30 pm. Both veterans and family members of active duty military personnel are welcome.

The classes are funded by the Yoga by Design Foundation, a local non-profit foundation that provides yoga to underserved populations. It will be taught by Susann Spilkin, ERYT-500 and Mindful Yoga Therapy teacher, who also teaches this class at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit.

Research shows that regular yoga practice can help relieve PTSD and combat stress symptoms in soldiers just returning from active duty as well as those still struggling 40 years after Vietnam. In a study published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy in February 2012, veterans of the Iraq war who participated in a three-week program of hatha yoga experienced significant turnarounds in qualityof-life factors such as: having difficulty sleeping, feeling ‘down in the dumps’, having outbursts of anger, experiencing feelings of loneliness and ‘always watching my back’.

Yoga by Design Foundation’s mission is to address symptoms of trauma, illness, disease, addiction, and neglect. The Foundation underwrites highly qualified, experienced yoga instructors who offer the transformational teachings of yoga to these underserved populations.

In addition to traditional yoga classes, Karma Yoga also offers Gentle Yoga, Spirit Baby Yoga, and Prenatal Yoga. Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis, Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors and now, Veterans Yoga are also held in the studio. Katherine Austin, owner of Karma Yoga, currently operates three studios: Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield and San Diego, California.

Karma Yoga West Bloomfield is located at 6710 Orchard Lake Road. For more information visit Karma-Yoga.net or call 248-862-2015. www.NAeastMichigan.com

newsbriefs Awakening through Travel Plan Now for Costa Rica Yoga Adventure 2016

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n February of 2016 a group of adventurers will travel from Detroit to Costa Rica to let their hair down and practice yoga in the jungle at the Free Spirit Costa Rica Yoga Retreat.

"Stepping away from everyday life will awaken those who attend to their inner peace, courage and wisdom," says Lynne Baum, of Yoga With Lynne, who is organizing the retreat. "Whether it's flying through the trees on a wire, hiking through the exotic rainforest or meditating by the crystal blue sea; one is guaranteed a shift in perspective. The range of habitats in Costa Rica, a consequence of its unique geography, creates an incredibly rich diversity of flora and fauna – in fact no other country on the planet has such variety. The ease of travel and friendly residents makes Costa Rica the premier retreat destination for nature lovers and yoga practitioners from across the world."

The Free Spirit Yoga Retreat will take place at the Asana Retreat Center, Hermosa Beach, Costa Rica from January 31 to February 7, 2016. The cost of the event ranges from $1300 to $2000. For more information, contact Lynne Baum at 248-520-1011 or visit YogaWithLynne.com. See ad page 46.

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Feldenkrais and PT Practice Relocates Summer Classes at New Royal Oak Location

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isa Ponichter, Masters of Physical Therapy and Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, has moved her practice to Royal Oak for a larger, more private setting.

"I made this move to be able to hold on-site classes, and allow more people to receive the benefits of this revolutionary, healing work," explains Ponichter. "These verbally guided and gentle, yet powerful, classes offer so much. I've had people be able to climb stairs easier as a result of this work, do a sport or dance with higher precision, less pain and enjoy life more. The Feldenkrias method offers benefits of increased: balance, strength, fluidity, flexibility, precision, comfort, alignment, relaxation and decrease/elimination of all types of pain."

Lisa Ponichter This summer Ponichter will be offering "no sweat" group movement classes and tailored individual sessions at the new location.

Classes will be $15 for drop in and $60 for a series of six. Participants should register to reserve their spot.

Awakening Movements is now located at 3121 South Rochester Rd., Royal Oak. For information, call Lisa Ponichter at 248-321-0358 or visit AwakeningMovements.com.

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n Wednesday, May 20 beekeepers Randy and Sandy Graichen of Heart of the Hive in Superior Township will present Modern Living: Life as a Honeybee from 7-9 pm at the Brighton District Library as one of the Crossroads Sierra Club programs for May. The talk will include a home-life tour of a typical hive, a description of honey making, tastings of several local honeys, and a discussion of the challenges our most valuable insect faces in the modern world. Attendees will be able to see the real-time inner workings of the nursery, the queen’s domain, through a live observation hive. The cost is free and suitable for all ages.

The Brighton District Library is located at 100 Library Drive, Brighton. For more information, visit the Sierra Club website: SierraClub.org/michigan/crossroads or call Mary Novrocki at 734-775-8139.

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study published in the World Journal of Diabetes concluded that the regular consumption of a flavonoid-rich strawberry beverage reduces blood pressure in people with Type 2 diabetes.

The study divided 36 subjects, all with moderately high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes, into two groups—the first drank the equivalent of one serving of fresh strawberries per day made from freeze-dried berries, and the other group drank the same amount of an imitation strawberry-flavored drink over a six-week period. Blood pressure was tested at the beginning and end of the study for all participants.

At the end, the group drinking the real strawberry beverage registered significantly lower diastolic blood pressure than at the outset; it was also lower than the imitation strawberry group. The average diastolic blood pressure of the group drinking real strawberries went down by 6.5 percent and the systolic dropped by 12 percent. The strawberryflavored group’s systolic blood pressure was also reduced, but only by 3.7 percent.

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Weight Gain in Moms Lowers Toxins in Newborns

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any expectant mothers try to know about everything they put into and onto their bodies as multiple studies are finding that infants are exposed to toxins during pregnancy. A new study of 325 expectant mothers has determined that the baby’s exposure to toxins in the womb decreases when the mother’s weight gain during pregnancy approaches the guidelines recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 2009.

Women that are underweight at the start of pregnancy are advised to gain between 28 and 40 pounds, women of a healthy weight 25 to 35 pounds, overweight women 15 to 25 pounds and obese women 11 to 20 pounds.

The researchers found that expectant mothers with a gestational weight that meets or exceeds the IOM guidelines gave birth to infants with reduced toxin levels. In their analysis of the umbilical cord blood of mothers from Spain, the researchers tested for 14 pesticides and 21 other environmental toxins, including seven polychlorobiphenyls (PCB). Other influencers such as age, education and fish consumption may also be relevant.

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aving a healthier partner may be one of the best things to do for our own health. Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine finds that losing weight, stopping smoking or becoming more active is easier with a partner that has led the way in any or all healthy pursuits.

The study authors reviewed data collected by the UK Health Behavior Research Center at the University College London that followed 3,700 couples between 2002 and 2012—most of them ages 50 and older and married. Those that smoked at the beginning of the study were more likely to quit by the end of it if their partners quit smoking, and those that were physically inactive at the beginning of the study were more likely to become active if their partners did so first. About two-thirds of the men became newly active during the course of the study.

Men with wives that had lost weight were more likely to also shed pounds during the study, and women with husbands that didn’t lose weight were less likely to do so through the study period.

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arvard Medical School researchers working at the Massachusetts General Hospital have determined that meditation can improve brain health. The researchers studied 16 volunteers that took part in an eight-week mindfulness meditation study at the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness.

The participants conducted mindfulness meditation exercises for an average of 27 minutes a day.

Before and after the trial, the subjects were given tests and magnetic resonance imaging of their brains.

The researchers found that the practice of mindfulness meditation resulted in increased gray matter density in the hippocampus of the brain, an area associated with increased memory and learning capacity, plus a greater sense of compassion and introspection.

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It also found that the breath can reveal specific details about the heart’s condition. The breath test can be analyzed in fewer than 30 minutes.

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ast September, a Milan Court held in favor of plaintiffs that claimed that three doses of the hexavalent GlaxoSmithKline vaccine Infanrix Hexa that were administered to an infant beginning in 2006 caused autism later when he was a young boy. The vaccine is used for polio, diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis B, whooping cough and haemophilus influenzae type B. After hearing from several medical experts, the court ruled that the child likely suffered autism and brain damage as a result of the vaccine’s content of mercury and aluminum, combined with a genetic mutation in the child rendering greater susceptibility. The ruling ordered damages to be paid by the Italian government’s national vaccine injury compensation program. The court’s decision was also based upon GlaxoSmithKline’s list of possible adverse events resulting from the vaccine, which included five cases of autism during clinical trials.

Today in the U.S., most vaccines routinely given to children under 6 years of age are free of thimerosal, a mercury-derived preservative.

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The research examined data from nearly a third of the U.S. population, which showed that both autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities increased as exposure increased in region-by-region testing.

The research measured clusters of autism incidence together with exposure rates in different counties and states across the country. The areas with greater environmental toxin exposures had significantly increased autism rates. The correlation was significant among both boys and girls, but stronger among girls. Proximity to urban areas also increased autism incidence. For every 1 percent increase in urbanization, there was about a 3 percent rise in autism and intellectual disabilities. Influential toxins include pesticides, plasticizers, lead and pharmaceuticals.

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Companies Slowly Embrace Sustainability The 2015 State of Green Business report (Tinyurl. com/2015GreenBusinessReport), which assesses the environmental performances of companies worldwide, along with the trends to watch, is produced by GreenBiz, in partnership with Trucost.

Collectively, companies have been nibbling at the edges of challenges such as climate change, food security, ecosystems preservation and resource efficiency. One measure of corporate engagement going forward will be proactive involvement on political issues that could accelerate the transition to a low-carbon and more sustainable economy. It remains to be seen whether companies can afford to sit on the sidelines, letting the political process unfold, or worse, play defense against changes that might roil their status quo.

2015 will be an interesting year on multiple fronts, especially with the launch of the new sustainable development goals at the United Nations (UN) in New York this fall, along with UN climate talks in Paris in December. Both will be tests of corporate engagement and resolve in driving the kinds of change many of their CEOs publicly call for. The reports’ findings of companies’ progress in greenhouse gas and emissions, air pollutants, water use and solid waste production are all leveling off or even declining.

Persistent Pacers

Women Marathoners Better at Maintaining Speed Danish researchers studying almost 2 million marathon results from 131 marathon races over a period of five years have concluded that women are 18.6 percent better than men at maintaining a consistent pace overall, compared to the first and the last parts of the distance. Among the population studied, 68.5 percent were men and 31.5 percent were women. The research further suggests that both men and women “burn out” en route and could improve their marathon results significantly simply by starting slower.

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Home Flame Retardants Found in River Scientists with the Washington Toxics Coalition tested household dust and laundry wastewater from 20 homes in the state’s cities of Longview and Vancouver and took samples of incoming and outgoing flow from two wastewater treatment plants that discharge into the Columbia River, the Northwest’s biggest waterway. They detected flame retardants in all the tests.

The conclusion of the study, published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, is that flame retardants are sloughing off household products such as couches and TVs and collecting on people’s clothing, washing out in the laundry and passing through wastewater treatment plants into local waterways.

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Dirty Dollars

Stores Filled with Toxic Products HealthyStuff, a project of the Michiganbased Ecology Center, in collaboration with the Campaign for Healthier Solutions (CHS), has released a report, A Day Late and a Dollar Short: Discount Retailers are Falling Behind on Safer Chemicals, about toxic chemicals found in dollar store products.

It includes test results for 164 dollar store products such as toys, jewelry, school supplies and household items and found that 81 percent contained at least one hazardous chemical above a level that generates concern.

The campaign sent a letter to the CEOs of the four largest dollar store chains, including Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, and 99 Cents Only, urging them to stop the sale of these unsafe products, especially to communities of low-income and ethnic families that already live in more polluted areas and food deserts, and adopt policies that will instead protect both customers and their own businesses. Combined, these discount chains have annual sales totaling more than $36 billion and operate more stores nationally than Walmart.

The CHS is asking for a comprehensive set of reforms; communities need to let dollar store chains know that they want safer products and join local and national efforts advocating for nontoxic products.

Scroll to Dollar Store Report at Healthy Stuff.org for the complete test results.

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Tool Pool

Farmers Share Farm Machinery Instead of buying or renting expensive specialized machinery, farmers in Maine can now join a “lending library” of farm tools on short-term loan by using the Shared-Use Farm Equipment Pool, a partnership between the Maine Farmland Trust (MFT) and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. There are already equipment co-ops and joint machinery ownerships around the country; now the sharing economy being established in urban areas seems to be catching on in rural America, too.

For a $100 annual fee, members can gain access to a seedbed cultivator, twoshank sub-soiler, plastic mulch layer, tine weeder, and strip and ridge tillers. The 1,200-pound mulch layer, for instance, retails for more than $2,000. Each piece is undeniably useful, but pricey, especially given the cost per use. Farmers have a three-day window to use the tools.

The pool came about when Mike Gold, an MFT staff member, saw the need to lower costs for both new and seasoned farmers. Currently, most of the tool pool members are newer vegetable farmers, but Gold says there’s appeal for established land stewards, too: “They see the opportunity to use that one piece of equipment that they may only need once a year or once every few years.”

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Bee-Toxic Pesticide Approved The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved cyantraniliprole, a new systemic pesticide that is toxic to bees, for agricultural use and has set allowable residue limits on almonds, berries, leafy vegetables and milk. The EPA also approved it as a seed treatment, so it may show up in GMO (genetically modified) seeds in the future.

Cyantraniliprole has been proven to cause liver toxicity, and the EPA notes that it also alters the stability of the thyroid as tested on laboratory rats. Although the agency maintains that the pesticide is not a direct thyroid toxicant, any indirect effects on this glandular function are likely to disrupt the endocrine system. As its current endocrine disruptor screening program is still in the process of validating tests, EPA registration of the new active ingredient is questionable.

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Town Eateries Embrace Sustainability The city of Maplewood, Missouri, outside St. Louis, has teamed up with the Green Dining Alliance to become the area’s first Green Dining District, with at least 25 percent of all of its independently owned businesses certified by the Green Dining Alliance (GDA).

The GDA helps businesses with sustainability and green business practices while also helping them save money. So far, eight restaurants in downtown Maplewood are GDA-certified.

Green Dining Alliance’s Olivia Engel says, “It’s a win-win that makes sense for businesses and communities.” The city is also encouraging the program by subsidizing Green Dining Alliance membership fees.

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Over the next four years, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers will shoot 16,000 double-crested cormorants nesting near the Columbia River, in Oregon, at a cost of $1.5 million a year and eliminate almost 100 sea lions because both feed on endangered salmon and steelhead trout. “If people knew how many animals are killed at taxpayer expense, they’d be horrified,” says Camilla Fox, executive director of Project Coyote, a San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit.

Termed “lethal control”, there’s a growing trend to kill one species to protect another, and not all methods used are humane. In 2012, Dennis Orthmeyer, acting director of California’s Wildlife Services, said, “We pride ourselves on our ability to get it done without many people knowing about it.”

Climate change, reduced habitat and food supplies, and the introduction of non-native species are the result of human interference.

“With society’s growing footprint, lethal control can only increase,” observes Michael Scott, a University of Idaho ecologist.

A plan to poison 4,000 ravens will protect greater sage grouse. More mountain lions will be killed to save bighorn sheep. The human rampage goes on, and concerned citizens are advised to urge lawmakers to end lethal control and protect wildlife habitat sustainably.

The buy local movement and popularity of local farmers’ markets continue to grow, but we can do even better when it comes to sustainable shopping. A recent Greendex.com survey on environmental impacts of consumer behaviors in 18 countries reports that more Americans are eating local and organic foods and say they’re going to consume less meat and bottled water.

Nevertheless, we continue to eat the most processed and packaged foods and the fewest fruits and vegetables of all the countries surveyed. Evidently, we need to literally put our money where our mouths are.

The Greendex survey cites several basic ways to make our diets more sustainable. These include eating more vegetables and less beef and lamb (recognizing the greater environmental impact of raising animals); participating and supporting community supported agriculture and fishery initiatives; economizing meal planning; and storing food properly in the refrigerator to maximize space and freshness periods.

When grocery shopping, peruse the perimeter aisles first, where whole foods are stocked, instead of the interior shelves, which typically comprise processed foods according to MotherEarthLiving.com.

More cooperation between the public and private sectors and individual involvement can also increase sustainability in communities around the world. Rachael Durrant, Ph.D., a research fellow with the UK-based Sustainable Lifestyles Research Group, cites in a recent paper the need for improved understanding of the key roles that civil society organizations play within processes of large-scale social change and warned that many communities are vulnerable to grave environmental and social risks.

Durrant lauds “greener, fairer and healthier practices, such as community gardening or cookery classes,” plus “those that change the rules of the game through campaigns or lobbying to coordinate and facilitate activities of other groups.” Supporting food and farming management that’s independent, cooperative and welcomes volunteers, for example, is highly beneficial.

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Organic Flowers Honor Mom and Mother Earth The Mother’s Day tradition of gifting mom with flowers, including such perennial favorites as lilies, orchids, tulips and roses, can be practiced in a sustainable manner. Buying organic varieties protects workers, families and the environment.

Flowers grown with conventional techniques contribute to the contamination of groundwater and streams through fertilizer and pesticide runoff that can also threaten animal species.

Many of the cut flowers are grown in South America, where farms continue to use pesticides that are restricted in the U.S. and cited as highly toxic by the World Health Organization. GreenAmerica.org provides several helpful tips on bringing joy to mom on her special day in eco-friendly ways: Grow Your Own. Buy organic bulbs or seeds in consumer seed catalogs and retail racks or online from reputable sources that include SeedsOfChange.com.

Children can then grow their own flowers to make them mean even more. Tips for natural weed and pest control, environmentally friendly watering, making raised garden beds and more are posted at EarthEasy.com/yard-garden.

Buy Local and Organic. Support local communities and save shipping costs and energy by purchasing chemical-free organic flowers from a local farmers’ market or community supported agriculture. Online retailers like OrganicBouquet. com and LocalHarvest.org/organic-flowers.jsp offer U.S. Department of Agriculturecertified organic flowers.

Ask Local Florists to Go Organic. Find out if local florists purchase any organic and local flowers, and if not, request that they do so.

Also, eschew plastic wraps and vases for eco-friendly flowers to avoid toxic ingredients and the carbon manufacturing footprint. Fun options to hold and showcase the gift include old, recycled Mason and glass jars and bottles or an artistic vase from an estate sale or antique or thrift shop.

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Laura Prepon’s Journey to Health Home Cooking, Organics and Massage Are Key

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How do you manage to consistently eat local organic food instead of fast food?

My mother was a gourmet chef and an advocate of organic food, so we always had amazing meals growing up. Eating organic produce that’s in season locally seems to help me assimilate nutrition more readily. Whenever I can, I also try to tap into biodynamic agriculture, which takes an even broader holistic approach to food production and nutrition. I view GMOs [genetically modified foods] as toxic to the system.

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and bring meals to work so I don’t stress about food during the day. It feels good to get people together in the kitchen and I’ve taught friends how to cook healthy foods in simple ways, so they now bring their own meals with them to work. It’s all about preparation, so that you’re not just grabbing something on the run. Knowing what’s going into the food we’re eating is important. photo by Michael Simon

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rom That ‘70s Show to Orange is the New Black, actress Laura Prepon has long been considered by TV audiences to be a welcome image of health. Yet Prepon’s recent discovery that she’d been falling short in nourishing her body as effectively as possible has set in motion a complete redirection of lifestyle, from her diet to fitness routine. Now working on a book about clean living and eating due out next year, Prepon has rededicated herself to educating us just as much as she’s entertained us through the years.

Why do you include a lot of soup in your diet?

With all of the GMO food sprayed with chemicals in the typical American diet and the other environmental toxins everyone has to deal with, our gut flora, intestines and bodies in general are becoming compromised. Ten years ago, few had even heard of gluten allergies unless you had celiac disease, which was rare even then. Now, everywhere you go, there’s a gluten-free option.

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What’s key to your ability to naturally stay healthy and fit in the midst of an intense schedule of work and travel?

I love modalities like acupuncture, massage … all of that. I fully believe in keeping energy flowing to benefit the functioning of all our organs.

As school kids, we learn about the circulatory system and central nervous system, but who knows much about the lymphatic system? It’s extremely important, and people are starting to get the idea. Activities like yoga, swimming and bouncing on the trampoline can help.

Do you see society’s penchant for medicating as a way to avoid listening to and addressing our body’s real needs?

I do. That’s why I study Eastern medicine, because I feel that Western medicine treats problems and Eastern medicine prevents problems from happening.

I grew up in a family of doctors and “full-on” Western medicine and respect the medical community. Unfortunately, these days, most people are continually medicated and they’re not getting better.

As a society, we tend to just take a drug to handle a symptom instead of addressing the actual cause of the problem.

As a celebrity, do you see yourself as a conduit to facilitate a shift away from unnatural lifestyles?

Yes. The reason I decided to write a book was because I’ve been struggling with a bunch of different ailments in secret for a long time. When I began working with my integrated health coach, Elizabeth Troy, I started to heal for the first time in all the years of reading books on health, diet and fitness, seeing doctors, taking loads of pills and spending crazy amounts of money on all of these activities. I want to help people struggling to regain their health to get answers.

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MOVING BEYOND SURVIVAL Our True Identity Surpasses Any Disease

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Regardless, “Within two minutes, she started retelling the story of her diagnosis, surgery and chemo,” recounted Debra Jarvis, affectionately known as “The Irreverent Reverend”, during a TEDMED talk in Washington, D.C. “She was using words like suffering, agony, struggle... and ended with, ‘I felt crucified.’” It was then that Jarvis asked this woman to do what

would likely require more of her than anything she’d done before.

Over the years, Jarvis has observed the tendency for us to identify ourselves by our wounds as “survivors” of something that does not and should not define us. “What if people decided to claim their trauma as an experience, instead of taking it on as an identity?” she queries. “Maybe it would be the start of defining ourselves by who we have become and who we are becoming.”

As Jarvis well knows, there are, in her words, “powerful forces” push-

ing us to do just the opposite. In 2005, she found herself in the same position as her friend, having recovered from cancer and trying to sort out what it all meant. “We don’t all have to start a foundation or write a book,” to claim meaning for ourselves, she says.

“Maybe we make one small decision that can bring about a big change.”

For some, this has meant exchanging a disease-prone view of themselves for a more inspired outlook. Too often, though, mustering the humility to adopt such a perspective can seem just as difficult as climbing down from whatever tortuous experience we’re clinging to.

Yet, it’s essential.

As those familiar with the Bible know, a central event of Jesus’ life, his crucifixion, was followed by his even more compelling resurrection, a term that thought leader Mary Baker Eddy describes as “spiritualization of thought; a new and higher idea of immortality, or spiritual existence; material belief yielding to spiritual understanding.”

The good news is that such transformation is not exclusive, but available to anyone. Whether it’s at the urging of a chaplain or another counselor or our own divine inspiration that’s encouraging us to move on, we owe it to ourselves to begin discovering who and what we really are.

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Giving Birth Naturally Conscious Choices Lead to Less Intervention

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abor and delivery in a hospital was promotMost births is a natural process ed as a safer alternative. should be viewed By 1938, half of domesthat can be enjoyed.

“It’s not something births took place in as a natural life tic to be afraid of,” says hospitals, and by 1960 it Mel Campbell, author process instead rose to 97 percent. Curof The Yoga of Pregnancy. rently, midwives attend of a potential “It’s a wonderful and less than 8 percent of beautiful experience. We medical emergency. births here, and fewer need to remember that than 1 percent occur the body is designed for ~Abby Epstein, The outside a hospital. giving birth.”

Natural labor and Business of Being Born Natural childbirth delivery in a hospital uses few or no artificial medical interis possible, but, “It’s hard to have an ventions such as drugs, continuous unmedicated birth in many hospitals if fetal monitoring, forceps delivery or you don’t know your rights, understand episiotomies (cuts to enlarge the vaginal your physiology and have a doula by opening). According to the U.S. Centers your side helping you avoid unnecesfor Disease Control (CDC), 32.7 percent sary interventions,” says Ina May Gasof deliveries were by Cesarean section kin, a pioneering midwife and author in 2013—most performed in situations of Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. Key where a vaginal birth would have posed factors to discuss include fetal monitora relatively low risk to the health of ing, intravenous tubes and the option to mother and child. Entirely natural child- eat or drink during labor. birth is now rare here compared with other countries, but that wasn’t always Benefits of Home Births the case.

Women choose home births and In 1900, 95 percent of all U.S. homey birthing centers because they births took place in the home; when labor there more comfortably, feel more more moved to hospitals here in the in control of the process and can more early 20th century, midwives still easily avoid interventions. Many moms typically handled the delivery in other seek out a midwife’s services because they don’t want to repeat the convencountries, sometimes without a doctor tional hospital experience that accompresent. In America, obstetrics became a profession and a doctor-attended birth panied their first baby’s arrival.

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“Pregnancy’s not the time to overexert yourself; let go of the temptation to overachieve and instead practice breathing and mindfulness,” advises Campbell. “If you’re experiencing morning sickness, try to embrace it and how it serves you. By doing so, you’ll be more in tune with your body. These lessons are gifts you can take with you into labor.”

She reminds women that the baby is always getting nourishment from all that mom eats and breathes in, and also feeds off of her feelings and emotions.

“The more we can feel at peace with ourselves and incorporate the baby into our being, the more we feel a connection and union,” she says. “It’s vital that you let your body’s innate wisdom be your guide and respect any cues it may give.”

Campbell guides expectant mothers through a yoga practice that embraces the changes occurring each trimester. For example, a more physical practice in the second trimester utilizes

the surge of energy to build stamina and strength, while opening the heart, hips and pelvis.

Complementary relaxation techniques for labor include breathing practices, visualization, meditation and massage. When a mother isn’t connected to monitors and tubes, she’s free to experiment with positions and props such as balls, bars and pillows, plus a warm shower or bath. If a hospital birth is planned, Gaskin notes that labor often slows once a woman leaves the comfort of home, and recommends laboring at home as long as possible.

There is a great deal of fear and ignorance about allowing labor and birth to proceed without disturbance. Rates of routine intervention are so high, most nurses and physicians rarely see a fully natural birth. ~Ina May Gaskin

There is no way to predict the course of labor and delivery when women let nature take the lead. Campbell, a mother of three, says, “I tried to focus on the intention of what I wanted for my birthing experience, while also surrendering expectations, knowing that I would have whatever type of birth I was supposed to have.” She adds, “The breath is the most important thing—it keeps us in the moment, helps us to relax and supports us through labor.”

While the home birth option is important to America’s new generation of trailblazing women, it’s also significant on a macro level. Gaskin explains, “It’s hard for staff to change routine practices in hospitals but home births make innovation possible.” Home births demonstrated that women don’t require routine episiotomies and have shown how maternal mobility and position

changes can help labor progress and free badly stuck babies (earlier methods often injured mother and child).

Gaskin has found, “Wherever and however you decide to give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, mind, body and spirit for the rest of your life. No one should have a home

birth who doesn’t want one, but it must be one of the choices.”

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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A Mother’s Guide to Natural Childbirth

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etermining the best birth setting for a mother necessitates sound planning. If an unmedicated birth is a goal, these insights may help in making decisions.

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Confirm the midwife’s training and experience; ask how many home births she’s attended and which obstetricians she consults. Discuss the signs and symptoms that might necessitate a move to the hospital and how quickly it can be done.

While a midwife’s fee is often far less than the cost of a hospital birth, not all insurance companies cover home births.

A birth center provides personalized, family-centered care in a home-like environment for healthy women. Practitioners follow principles of problem prevention, sensitivity, safety, appropriate medical intervention and cost-effectiveness. A midwife typically delivers the baby, but the collaborative practice team also includes obstetricians, pediatricians and other specialists. Mothers experience personal freedoms similar to a home birth, and tubs for water births are usually available, plus other birthing props such as squatting bars, stools and balls.

The center should be accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Birth Centers. Inquire what the protocol for care will be if complications arise, learn what the center’s charges for care cover and confirm if the family’s insurance policy will pay for the services provided.

A hospital generally has access to the latest medical technology, making it a preferred option for medium-to-high-risk pregnancies. With proper preparations, an unmedicated birth is possible in this traditional setting. Investigate their rates of Cesarean births and episiotomies and the determining parameters.

To allow for an active labor, request intermittent fetal monitoring, avoid intravenous fluids and ask about the availability of birthing props. Become familiar with hospital policies, such as who can be in the delivery room and whether the baby will stay with mom after the birth. If a nurse midwife is not on staff, consider hiring a doula to assist in preparing for and carrying out the family’s birth plan.

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The problem might be that we’re getting the wrong advice. While most weight-loss plans focus on reducing calories, recent research shows that vegan and vegetarian dietary patterns can result in more weight loss than those that include meat, without even emphasizing caloric restriction. Scientists at the University of South Carolina, in Columbia, point to their study, How Plant-Based Do We Need to Be to Achieve Weight Loss?

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Vegetables contribute to weight control in several ways, says Bessinger.

They fill us up and help calm cravings.

Plus, when plants become the bulk of what we eat, we naturally consume fewer high-fat, high-calorie foods.

For an easy appetite-control strategy, Bessinger suggests having a cup of vegetable soup about 10 minutes before a meal. “It shuts off your appetite valve and you’ll eat noticeably less,” she says, while still feeling full. She also recommends slowing down and being mindful when we eat. Vegetables help us do that. “It takes two-and-a-half minutes to eat a piece of cheesecake, but much more time to eat a big salad,” she says.

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Her eating strategy is easy, too.

“Make your plate look like a Christmas tree,” says Moran, “mostly green with splashes of other bright colors from vegetables and fruits.” She eats green veggies in several ways. She makes her own green juices—one favorite combines celery, kale, apple and lemon juice. She also adds tender greens like romaine or spinach to smoothies that might also contain fruit and citrus juice.

She steams greens with plenty of garlic and makes big salads.

“I bought my salad bowl at a restaurant supply house,” Moran exclaims. Salads get an oomph factor with a selection of avocado, pumpkin or hemp seeds, mushrooms, chickpeas or red beans, artichoke hearts, chunks of steamed yam and sautéed tofu or tempeh. Moran cites benefits of more energy to do more physical activity and “feeling really good” as additional outcomes of her dietary shift.

Sophie Uliano, a Los Angelesbased natural beauty expert and author of the new Gorgeous for Good, agrees, believing that eating a vegan diet 80 percent of the time can pay dividends in weight loss, well-being, energy and beauty. “Most of the time, eat clean and healthy,” she recommends. “It’s not a diet. It’s a ‘live-it’, a way of life.”

Uliano recently asked two colleagues on the Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family show to try eating vegan, while also eliminating gluten, alcohol, caffeine and refined grains.

The pair lost weight, gained energy and improved their skin tone.

“Transformation comes in a series of small, consistent decisions over time,” concludes Bessinger, eating salad instead of cheeseburgers and vegetables instead of fries. For natural weight management, “Make strategic, long-term changes in stages that you can actually sustain over time.”

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RETHINKING BREAST HEALTH Natural ways to keep breasts smooth, pain-free and firm, while reducing the risk of cancer.

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e’ve been conditioned to narrowly define breast health in terms of pink ribbon campaigns, cancer awareness marches and cold, steel mammography machines.

Nearly 30 years after anticancer drug maker Imperial Chemical Industries (now AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals) established the first National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 1985, many women have come to equate healthy breasts with cancer-free breasts, and assume the most important thing they can do is undergo regular screening.

But amid this chorus, some women’s health advocates are striving to get a different message across: There are a host of steps women can take to not only fend off disease in the future, but keep their breasts in optimal condition today. “We need to change the conversation about our breasts from how to avoid breast cancer and detect it early to how to have healthy breasts and enjoy them,” says Dr. Christiane Northrup, an obstetrician and gynecologist from Yarmouth, Maine, and author of the new book Goddesses Never Age: The Secret Prescription for Radiance, Vitality, and Well-Being.

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In adolescence, breast changes are the first to signal the arrival of womanhood.

When she’s aroused, a woman’s nipples harden and change color. When a woman gives birth, her breasts fill with life-giving milk. “In all these ways, your breasts are deeply connected to your femininity, compassion and sensuality,” says Hawaiian Naturopathic Doctor

Laurie Steelsmith, co-author of Natural Choices for Women’s Health. Because breasts are extremely sensitive to hormonal fluctuations throughout the body, they can also serve as a barometer of overall health. “If you’re having chronic breast symptoms, it can be your body’s wisdom saying, ‘Help. Something’s wrong.’ Women need to listen.”

While some premenstrual swelling and tenderness is normal, exaggerated or persistent pain is often a sign of systemic estrogen dominance in relation to progesterone. It’s common in the years leading up to menopause, but can also hint at impaired thyroid function, because low levels of thyroid hormones have been shown to boost estrogen in breast tissue, advises Steelsmith.

Large, fluid-filled cysts or fibrous lumps, while non-cancerous, can also be a reflection of overexposure to harmful chemicals and toxin buildup, combined with poor lymph flow, notes Dr. Elizabeth Vaughan, an integrative physician in Greensboro, North Carolina. “If a woman has lumpy, bumpy breasts, they probably contain too many toxins, and those toxins are primarily estrogenic.”

Addressing such symptoms is important not only to relieve discomfort, but also because excess estrogen can fuel future cancer risk, says Vaughan.

Any new, suspicious lump should be evaluated by a professional. Also, severe breast tenderness combined with nipple discharge could be a sign of infection or a problem with the pituitary gland, so it should also be checked. But typically, subtle natural

healthcare steps can go a long way toward restoring breast wellness.

For nipple tenderness, Steelsmith recommends chaste-tree berry (175 milligrams [mg] of powdered extract or 40 drops daily). The herbal supplement mimics naturally occurring progesterone in the body, helping to counter estrogen dominance. Vitamin E (400 to 800 international units [IU] per day) and evening primrose oil (1,500 mg twice a day) have also been shown to alleviate breast tenderness.

For fibrous or cyst-filled breasts, Vaughan advises supplementing with iodine (up to 12.5 mg per day via kelp, seaweed or oral tablets) or applying an iodine solution to the breasts at night.

A key constituent of thyroid hormones, iodine helps the liver convert unfriendly forms of estrogen into friendlier forms and flush toxins out of lymph nodes in the breast. Also, steer clear of chocolate and coffee, because caffeine is believed to interact with enzymes in the breast, exaggerating pain and lumpiness.

Also consider ditching the bra, says Vaughan. Brassieres can constrict lymph nodes and hinder blood circulation in breasts, locking toxins in and aggravating fibrocystic symptoms. The link between bras and breast cancer risk remains hotly debated, with one 2014 U.S. National Cancer Institute study of 1,400 women concluding unequivocally that, “There’s no evidence that wearing a bra increases a woman’s risk of breast cancer,” while smaller studies from the United States, China, Venezuela, Scotland and Africa suggest a link. Vaughan, the founder of BraFree. org, says the sci-

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“Obviously, there are certain sports where you should wear a sports bra and there are certain dresses that only look right with a bra,” says Vaughan. At a minimum, avoid wearing a bra to bed and steer clear of underwires and overly tight bras that leave red marks. “This is not about guilt-tripping women into never wearing a bra. It’s about wearing a bra less.”

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hen Sandy Messonnier was diagnosed with breast cancer, she faced scary treatment decisions as doctors pressured her to consider all means available. “I was more afraid of the treatment than the cancer itself,” says Messonnier, 52, of Plano, Texas. “I kept feeling like I was being lumped into one big category of all women that got breast cancer, rather than treated as an individual.”

With the help of her holistic veterinarian husband Shawn Messonnier, Sandy took a more measured approach, blending conventional and complementary medicine in an individualized protocol the couple describes in their book, Breast Choices for the Best Chances: Your Breasts, Your Life, and How You Can Win the Battle!

After careful consideration, Sandy opted for two lumpectomies three weeks apart, instead of a mastectomy, to remove the small tumor. The second one was done to clear up a few remaining cells indicated by a biopsy. Meanwhile, she took supplements including green tea and coriolus mushrooms to impede the spread of the cancer cells. Several tests helped determine if she needed chemotherapy and the optimum dose for some of her supplements. The results prompted her to decline chemotherapy and opt for a brief stint of radiation while taking the supplements quercetin and curcumin to help combat the fatigue and other side effects. Afterward, she cleansed her body with homeopathic mistletoe, herbal milk thistle and other detoxifying supplements. Then she began the work of keeping cancer at bay.

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at some point they’ll probably have to come out. “They are manmade devices, and are not intended to be lifelong.

At some point, you will probably have to have further surgery,” says Dr. Anureet Bajaj, an Oklahoma City plastic surgeon.

Bajaj notes that implants can rupture, forming scar tissue and lending irregular shape to the breast. Often, as a woman ages and her body changes, the larger breasts she chose in her 20s no longer look right and may cause back and shoulder pain. In some cases, implants can also lead to loss of nipple sensitivity. For these and other reasons, 23,774 women—including actress Melissa Gilbert and model Victoria Beckham—had their implants removed in 2014, often following up with a breast lift (using their own tissue) to restore their shape. continued next page... going to do after the poisoning [chemo], the burning and surgery,” she says.

“Rather than taking a cancer-fighting drug, I chose to be more mindful of what I do with my body.”

Her regimen called for committing to keeping up with the healthy diet, plus regular walks, yoga and Pilates that she believes helped keep the cancer relatively mild to begin with. But she also made some life changes to address the one thing she believes may have driven the outbreak in the first place—stress.

She made peace with her mother, which reduced a lot of stress, began to cultivate a spiritual life and now takes time to meditate or walk when she feels even lightly stressed. She also vowed to keep the fear of recurrence from overwhelming her. “Many women never stop worrying about it,” she observes. “That is toxic energy you are putting back into your body.”

As of this October, Messonnier will be five years cancer-free. Her advice for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer: “Chemotherapy, radiation and mastectomy are not among the right choices for all women. There are other options, depending on the type of cancer. Don’t be so fearful that you make hasty decisions you don’t need to make.”

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creening for the early warning signs of oral cancer is one of the most important reasons why you should visit the dentist on a regular basis.

More than 34,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year.

It will cause over 8,000 deaths, killing roughly 1 person per hour, 24 hours per day. This is a number which has not significantly improved in decades. In fact, recent statistics published by the American Cancer Society showed that, while the incidence and death rates for cancers overall have decreased, both the incidence and the death rate for oral cancer have increased. Early detection and diagnosis are essential in successful treatment of the disease.

Oral cancer is 90% curable when found in its early stages.

While most cases of oral cancer are associated with smoking and alcohol, one-quarter of all cases affect people with no risk behaviors. “There is growing evidence that HPV (human papillomavirus), a sexually transmitted virus that has long been associated with cervical cancer, is associated in nearly 26% of oral cancer cases worldwide,” says Dr. Heather Pranzarone Stratton of HPS Advanced Dental Care in Shelby Township. “Tobacco and alcohol use are not the only risk factors you need to be concerned with. Public health experts think this may account for the growing number of oral cancers in younger people. The bottom line for everyone: See your dentist; it may save your life. That is why we are very excited to offer our patients a new test that determines if you are at increased risk for HPV-related oral and throat cancers. This new, quick, and noninvasive test delivers information that will enable us to better determine the appropriate treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.”

Actually, it is easier to follow through with oral cancer screenings, since unlike many other cancer screening procedures, there is no invasive technique necessary to look for it, no discomfort or pain involved, and it is very inexpensive to have your mouth examined for the early signs of disease.

“As your dental team, we are the front line of defense in early detection of this disease,” says Dr. Heather. “It is estimated that only about 50% of the US population visits the dentist every year. Unfortunately, only about 15% of those who visit a dentist regularly, report having had an oral cancer screening. This is unfortunate and unacceptable in my opinion, when you consider that historically, the greatest strides in combating most cancers have come from increased awareness and aggressive campaigns directed at early detection. For cervical, prostate and breast cancer, we’ve gotten used to annual screening exams -- Pap smears, PSA tests and mammograms -- each of which has greatly reduced death rates and increased early detection of the disease.”

"In a similar fashion, utilizing new technologies available through our dental office, like computerized oral cancer risk assessment software and an FDA-approved early detection test could help reduce the deaths and disfigurement that can result from oral cancer," she explains. "Dentists today are concerned with much more than cavities; we’re focused on total wellness, as indicated by conditions in the mouth. It is our goal to have 100% of our practice family screened for oral cancer on a yearly basis. It is important to realize that a visit to our office is no longer about a filling, a crown, or 'just a cleaning,' but can actually be a matter of life and death. Dental examinations, when properly done and which include a screening for oral cancer will save lives.”

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Vaughan sees breast implant removal as a wise and courageous choice to restore optimal breast health. Better yet, don’t get implants in the first place.

“There are a lot of other things you can do to improve the appearance of your breasts,” she advises.

Vaughan recommends breastperking exercises like dumbbell bench presses and flys that tone the pectoral muscles beneath the breasts, making them more resilient and look larger. To prevent or reverse sagging, she again urges women to go bra-free. “We have ligaments in the upper outer quadrant of our breasts called Cooper’s ligaments, and they’re responsible for holding our breasts up. Just like your muscles atrophy when you put your arm in a sling, your Cooper’s ligaments atrophy if you wear a bra all the time.”

In one unpublished, yet highly publicized 2013 study, French Exercise Physiologist Jean-Denis Rouillon measured the busts of 330 women ages 18 to 35 over a period of 15 years and found those that regularly wore a bra had droopier breasts with lower nipples than those that didn’t. In another, smaller, Japanese study, researchers found that when women stopped wearing a bra for three months, their breasts perked up.

Those worried about stretch marks also have options. They can be a sign of inadequate copper, which promotes collagen integrity and helps skin stretch without injury, says Steelsmith. If rapid weight gain is occurring due to adolescence, pregnancy or for other reasons, try taking copper supplements or applying a topical copper spray on the breasts.

Remember to massage your breasts daily, not only as a “search and destroy mission” for early detection of cancerous lumps, says Northrup, but as a way to get waste products flowing out and loving energy flowing in.

“It concerns me that women feel pressured to think of their breasts as two potentially pre-malignant lesions sitting on their chests,” Northrup says.

“These are organs of nourishment and pleasure for both ourselves and others.

We need to remember that, too.”

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Bust Musts for Cancer Prevention

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ccording to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and nearly 40,000 will die annually of the disease.

But at least 38 percent of those diagnoses could be prevented via diet and lifestyle changes, affirms the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR).

“For decades, the dominant public message about breast cancer has been about early detection,” says Medical Doctor Robert Pendergrast, an associate professor at the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta, and author of Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Risk with Foods You Love. “Screening is important, but not nearly enough attention is being paid to prevention.” Here’s what we can do to keep cancer at bay or from recurring.

Eat more veggies: Cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, are loaded with indole-3-carbinol, or I3C, a potent anticancer compound that helps break down excess estrogen and convert it into a more friendly, or benign form, says Steelsmith. One study in Alternative Medicine Review found that women that ate high amounts of cruciferous vegetables were 30 percent less likely to develop breast cancer over 30 years.

I3C can also be taken as a supplement (300 milligrams [mg] per day).

Eat more fiber, especially flax: Fiber, via whole grains, fruits and vegetables, helps flush out toxins including unfriendly estrogen. Flax contains cancer-fighting compounds called lignans, which block the effects of excess or unfriendly estrogen on cells.

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Laurie Steelsmith. According to the AICR, a woman that has five drinks per week boosts her risk by 5 percent. Two or more drinks per day boosts such risk by more than 40 percent.

Skip the barbecue: Charring meat produces carcinogenic compounds called heterocyclic amines. A study of 42,000 women, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, found that those that routinely ate welldone hamburger, beef or bacon had four times the risk of those that opted for medium or medium-rare.

Keep weight in check: Excessive estrogen, which lives in fat cells, fuels cancer risk. According to the AICR, a woman with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 (obese) has a 13 percent higher risk of cancer than a woman with a BMI of 25 (slightly overweight).

Spice up life: Curcumin from the turmeric plant has been shown in many studies to have potent immune-boosting and anticancer properties, reactivating sleeping tumor-suppressor genes that can kill cancer cells.

De-stress: Growing evidence that includes studies from Ohio State University suggest that stress can boost the risk of breast cancer and recurrence, plus heighten its aggressiveness by altering hormones and impairing immunity.

One study from Finland’s University of Helsinki followed 10,808 Finnish women for 15 years and found as much as double the rate of breast cancer among those that had experienced a divorce or death of a spouse or family member.

Drink green tea: It’s loaded with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a potent antioxidant believed to suppress new blood vessel growth in tumors and keep cancerous cells from invading healthy tissue.

Keep it fun, so that your kids will try new things like vegetables. Remember, it takes 12 times before a baby actually prefers a new food, so don’t give up!

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KIDS ¤ VEGGIES How to Instill Healthy Lifelong Habits

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Starting at conception, the early years of a child’s life are a perfect window of opportunity to establish a foundation of healthy eating.

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ant a child to love veggies?

Here are simple tips parents can practice in the first three years to establish lifelong good eating habits.

Start early. We all know that eating healthy during pregnancy will help a baby grow, but many may not realize that an infant can taste flavors in utero and through breast milk. Eating a variety of fresh produce during pregnancy and breastfeeding helps shape a healthy diet later in life.

Treat weaning as a time for the infant to explore the texture, taste and aroma of an array of foods. After six months of exclusive breastfeeding, food can be introduced, although breast milk is still the primary source of nutrients.

Small, repeated exposures to many foods during this stage will help minimize refusals to try or accept foods in the toddler years.

Children’s foods should be exploding with nutrients. Offering a variety of organic produce ensures optimal nutrition and decreases chemical exposure. Research reported by the Harvard Medical School and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, among others, shows that richly colored foods help build dense bones, powerful brains and tough immunity. Good candidates include butternut squash, sweet potatoes, leafy greens, carrots, broccoli, berries and citrus. Also go for those naturally high in iron, such as peas, leafy greens, apricots, raisins and legumes.

Avoid anything high in sugar and other sweeteners, hydrogenated oils, artificial colorings and other harmful additives.

Another important yet often overlooked foundation of healthy eating is encouraging a child to self-regulate his

or her calorie intake. Self-regulation starts on the first day of breastfeeding and is carried through adulthood.

Respecting a child’s decision to end a meal allows them to control their own food intake. Common signals infants use to end a meal include turning their head away, arching back, throwing food on the floor and showing an interest in other activities. To encourage self-regulation, always serve meals and healthy snacks on a schedule and allow the child to feed himself when possible.

As early as 7 months of age, most healthy infants are developmentally ready to do this, which should optimize nutrient consumption, increase participation in family meals and contribute to a less stressful mealtime. Appropriate foods for self-feeding should easily melt in an infant’s mouth and be a safe size, such as soft fruits and cooked vegetables. To prevent choking, avoid round, hard and sticky foods such as whole grapes, peanuts, popcorn and nut or seed butters.

Don’t be afraid to add mild herbs and spices to a child’s food. An easy way to teach healthy flavor preferences, develop taste buds and reduce pickiness when they’re older is to expose children to many foods, textures and aromas. A dash of cumin in smashed avocado or freshly chopped mint mixed with diced strawberries introduces new perspective on a favorite food.

Food refusal is inevitable, normal behavior. Children will love a food one day and hate it the next. Rethinking the definition of variety empowers parents to reintroduce a not-so-favorite food many times. If children don’t like the way an item feels or looks, they may not taste it. The refusal of a carrot doesn’t necessarily doom carrots. They can be May 2015 33

It’s important to give the child the same food that the family eats, but in smaller servings. This allows the child to watch others eat and enjoy the same meal. ~Maria Myers Maiden, North Carolina mother coined, minced, mashed, puréed and diced to change the texture, plus they can be served cold, at room temperature or tepid.

A child’s early adventurous eating increases the willingness to experiment with a wider range of less familiar foods as a young adult in a multicultural foodscape. Kids are not born reciting an alphabet; it takes time and practice to read and learn a new language. Similarly, it requires time and patient practice to establish a healthy foundation for eating. Have faith in the family’s ability to make eating together enjoyable for everyone.

Clancy Cash Harrison is a mother of two, pediatric feeding therapist, registered dietitian and author of Feeding Baby: Simple Approaches to Raising a Healthy Baby and Creating a Lifetime

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by Clancy Cash Harrison n Holding off on fruits as a first food to prevent development of a sweet tooth is a myth. A sweet taste preference is engrained in an infant’s DNA (Annual Review of Nutrition; Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care). n Restricting foods high in sugar and fat increases a child’s preference for them.

Then, when sweets are made available, the child feels compelled to overeat them (Appetite; The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; Proceedings of the Nutrition Society). n Most children will refuse a new food and by age 2, become afraid of anything new. Therefore, introduce a large variety of foods early in life (Appetite; International Journal of Obesity). n Infants and children can regulate calorie needs based on current growth patterns and age. Some days an infant will eat large amounts of food, on others very little. n Pressuring a child to eat is a behavior associated with unhealthy eating habits.

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the right amount of fabric and a sturdy staple gun. Mismatched chairs, painted a neutral color and redone with the same fabric, turn a mishmash of styles into a coordinated set. Chevron (zig zag) or checkerboard patterns in black and white are popular—understated, yet posh. Bright colors in a pop art style or 70s florals brighten any room and give the owner style points.

Benches created from a bookcase, shortened dresser or car parts can be padded or plain and incorporate storage capacity. A child’s bench may have been a skateboard in its former life.

When buying reclaimed wood, ask about its origin; factory pieces might still retain unhealthy contaminants.

Upcycled Décor Old and Oh-So-Stylish

by Avery Mack

Search the words recycled, repurposed and upcycled on Pinterest, Etsy or any search engine to picture results ranked from simple-to-do to how-in-the-world astonishment. Light fixtures can be made from almost anything. Cookie jars and books turn into lamps, wine bottles become a chandelier—go homespun or industrial, follow a theme or incorporate a hobby. Freshen lamp shades using old sewing patterns, vintage fabrics or ribbon applied as découpage. A

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Chairs are plentiful in garage and whole-house sales, flea markets and on Craigslist.

Sometimes all that’s needed is a coat of paint and fun fabric.

New cushions, bought or made, are easy upgrades. Recovering a padded seat only requires

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Lighting

coat of paint transforms tacky, tarnished brass chandeliers into elegant décor.

At a flea market, look for boxes of stainless forks, knives and spoons—avoid costly sterling silver that can tarnish. A drill, frame, wiring and bulb later, we can have an intriguing hanging light or lamp. Combining a chafing dish, silverware and assorted tea cups in a chandelier creates artful lighting. photo courtesy of Lit for a Queen/Etsy

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ld furniture used to go to college dorms and student apartments. At graduation, it was moved to the curb to be picked up by incoming students or the trash man. Now, with the influx of TV shows like Flea Market Flip and American Pickers, the DIY Network, HGTV and complementary books and magazines, vintage and mid-century recyclables barely touch the curb before being reinvented. Lighting, storage and seating provide ample opportunities for one-of-a-kind creations of imagination, vision and innovation.

Old dressers and desks are frequent throwaway finds. Often big and bulky, scratched and ugly, it’s easier to set them out for pickup than list them for sale.

Paint can transform a desk that shows its age into a welcome addition to a home office. For added interest or to hide imperfections, découpage with maps, postcards, kid’s artwork, pages from beyond-repair cookbooks or old sheet music. Need a shelf above the desk? A pair of old shutters works well; cast iron brackets add flair. Matching or complementary paint colors will make the pieces look like they belong together.

Broken pieces of furniture can live on if cobbled together. A coffee table’s sturdy legs and frame, an old window and a little paint combine to furnish a unique table with built-in storage. To protect fragile glass and create an even surface, top with a sheet of Plexiglass continued next page...

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Look beyond what is there and imagine what it could be. Ideas are everywhere, especially with spring cleanouts, garage sales and flea markets. Expect upcycling to become an obsession, because everything will become a possibility.

Herbal and Integrative Treatments for Lyme Disease

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Finders Keepers

by Avery Mack n Take cash to garage sales. Flea markets are more apt to take credit cards. Discounts may by possible with cash, which saves the seller the transaction fee. n Negotiate. It’s expected and half the fun. But don’t offer an offensively low price. Ask, “What is the best you can do on this?” Then, making a slightly lower counteroffer is often acceptable. n Although the general theory of, “Buy it when you see it,” is sound advice, be prepared to walk away. n Set a budget and stick to it, especially at an auction. Smartphones can help research what price to offer. n Watch for posted signs around town; search “garage sale finder” or “flea market finder” (there’s an iTunes app for that). Locate auction and estate sales the same way, as well as in a local newspaper. Churches and organizations like the Veterans Administration, Elks Lodge, Lions Club and Scouts often organize sales as fundraisers. n Shop early for the best selection.

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by Dr. Mark Morningstar

People with Lyme disease often have multiple infections at once. Because of that, some physicians now refer to this as Multiple Combined Infectious Disease Syndrome, or MCIDS.

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yme disease can be very complex and difficult to treat, given that there are over 100 species of the Borrelia bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Very often, Lyme disease is accompanied by various co-infections that are also transmitted via tick bite, which requires additional therapies.

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cause of a person’s symptoms in many cases, and not the Lyme bacteria itself.

Because of the varied nature of this complex disease, certain herbal and integrative treatments are preferred when combating multiple elusive infections at once.

Some of the typical herbal therapies used in combination are Cat’s

Claw, Banderol, Teasel, Andrographis, Boneset, Black Walnut, Artimesinin, Reishi, Echinacea, and Wormwood. The combinations chosen should reflect the combination of infections the person is fighting. It should also be based upon the patient’s ability to detoxify, or clear the by-products of bacterial die-off.

Some of these herbal combinations have been shown to be as equally bacteriocidal as combinations of frontline Lyme antibiotics, without the negative side effects on the intestinal tract.

Since Lyme bacteria has the unique ability to change its form when facing an immune attack or antibiotics, therapies that minimize the consequence of this metamorphosis should be concurrently employed with herbal therapies.

This may include fibrinolytics like lumbrokinase to prevent biofilm formation, chelation therapy to break down current biofilms, and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy to prevent hormone deficiencies caused by bacterial shape shifting. Adrenal support is also a prerequisite to patient recovery, since adrenal hormones are responsible for a normal immune response as well as optimal adaptation to life’s stresses.

I have yet to see a patient with Lyme disease who doesn’t have an adrenal insufficiency.

Detoxification strategies are integral to effective Lyme disease treatment.

Many times we see that chronic Lyme sufferers have genetic tendencies that prevent them from efficiently detoxifying. This MUST be supported at all costs. If it’s not, many people will feel significantly worse going through treatment, and will be more likely to relapse much sooner.

Depending upon the patient’s genetic profile, several detoxification options are available. Bentonite clay, diametaceous earth, IV chelation therapy, dry infrared sauna, glutathione, and lemon/lime distilled water are just some of the possibilities. Each patient’s detox strategy must be individually selected, based on specific diagnostic workups.

Finally, since many people with Lyme disease have been symptomatic for many years, there are several tissues within the body that have been injured or damaged by the Lyme bacteria.

Therefore, it is important to introduce

nutrients that facilitate accelerated tissue repair. My favorite choice is the use of IV vitamin C. When administered intravenously, it can be given in very high doses that are not well tolerated when taken orally. This flood of vitamin C rapidly repairs joint tissue, quells systemic inflammation, and accelerates the repair of the adrenal glands. Other options for those not wanting repetitive IV's might be quercetin, tissue glandulars, and transdermal magnesium.

Newer research has shown early promise that Melittin, the active antibacterial ingredient in bee venom, may be more powerful for treating the biofilm form of Lyme disease than common frontline antibiotics. Another therapy that looks highly anti-Lyme is the common over-the-counter antihistamine called loratadine. It has been shown that loratadine blocks an enzyme produced by Lyme bacteria that allows it to absorb manganese, an

essential mineral it needs to survive and replicate.

One thing is certain in Lyme disease. In my experience, no two patients get the exact same treatment. There are many factors that ultimately determine which course of action is best for each person. This course of action usually changes over time as the person improves or plateaus with treatment.

The complexity of this disease requires a thorough evaluation by a qualified health care professional in order to develop an appropriate treatment plan, including those therapies described here.

Dr. Mark Morningstar is the Directory of Chiropractic Services at the Natural Wellness and Pain Relief Centers, with offices located in Grand Blanc and Richmond, MI. For more information, call 810-694-3576 (Grand Blanc) or 586-727-7500 (Richmond), or visit NWPRC.com. See ad next page.

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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.

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-

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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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MUSCLES Weightlifting Makes Us Fit,

Healthy and Self-Confident

by Debra Melani

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omen who shy away from the traditionally male-centric weight rooms might want to reconsider. Standing their ground amid the deadlift bars and iron plates could lead to a host of unimagined benefits.

Research has found that among other things, hoisting dumbbells can amp up the fat burn, ward off some common diseases and make women stronger, both inside and out.

Burn Calories When Resting

Aerobic activity can burn more calories while doing it (e.g., 14 to 16 per minute when running), but strength training prolongs the burn, even when resting afterward, according to Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., of Quincy, Massachusetts, who publishes widely on the topic in scientific journals, magazine articles and books. Women will burn fewer calories while pumping iron than when running (between eight and 10 calories a minute), but because of weightlifting’s action—traumatizing muscle tissue and forcing it to rebuild—muscle recovery requires increased expenditure of energy, and thus calories, when the person is at rest.

The research shows a revvedup burn of between 5 percent and 7 percent for three full days after a workout, says Westcott, who developed the exercise science major at Quincy College and has reviewed and directed strength-training research for more than 25 years. “On average, a woman burns an extra 100 calories a day by having done 30 minutes of strength training twice a week. That’s an extra 3,000 calories a month, or nearly an extra pound of fat she can burn.”

Additional “free” calorie burning

comes from the after-burn effect. By initiating the anaerobic, rather than aerobic, system, weightlifting requires more energy just to return to the resting state. “So, after you finish a workout, you will burn approximately 30 percent of the amount of calories you burned during the workout in the first hour afterward as your body transitions back.

It’s a bonus of resistance training.”

“It’s like there’s a furnace inside you,” says Naturopathic Doctor and CrossFit instructor Holly Lucille, of West Hollywood, California. The more buff a woman becomes, the more fat she burns. “It can help minimize that natural effect of slowed metabolism as you age and control body weight,” she notes.

To maximize the burn, eat a healthy combined protein/carb snack within an hour of the workout, advises Jen Hoehl, a personal trainer in New York City, who says, “Adding amino acids helps the muscles rebuild more efficiently.”

Westcott agrees, adding that 90 percent of studies he’s reviewed concur that about 25 extra grams of protein such as a Greek yogurt, more for heavier men, just before or after a workout, enhances fat loss, bone strength and lean muscle gain.

Don’t Fear ‘Hulk’ Bulk

Experts agree that it’s impossible for women to look like the Hulk character of comic book fame. “They don’t have enough anabolic hormones, such as testosterone,” Westcott explains. “Our team has written 26 books on strength training, with not one title exclusively for women.

The muscles are exactly the same for both genders, so the same training works, but women will just get toned, not bulky.”

“I train a lot of tiny girls that deadlift 225,” Hoehl says. One tip: Don’t

To build muscle and become toned absent injury, create a full-body routine, balance muscle groups targeted in workouts, and progress properly through increased weight loads. overeat, a mistake many women make when starting out.

“Often, people will be hungrier, and they lose track of what they eat or think, ‘Now I can reward myself,’” Lucille explains. “You have to figure out what your new normal is. Eat lean, clean protein.”

All three experts agree that braving the free-weight area boosts success at toning and trimming the whole body. “If you use free weights, you use your core and more muscle groups to help stabilize both the weight and your body, which is often standing,” Hoehl explains, versus machines that are often worked while sitting, and generally exercise only one targeted muscle group at a time.

Recover Muscle

Weightlifters also slow Mother Nature’s habit of stealing muscle during aging.

“Women lose an average of five pounds of muscle per decade after age 30 until menopause, when the rate increases even more,” Westcott says. Studies have found that during a woman’s first six months of twice-weekly weight training, she can rebuild about one-quarter pound of muscle per week, he says.

Because becoming stronger makes everything from chores to other kinds of workouts easier, women become firmer, fitter and more self-confident, Lucille observes. Independence rises, along with self-esteem. “As with all things in life: If you push against resistance, you get stronger,” she says. “That’s true both mentally and physically.”

Note: Experts recommend using a certified trainer or weightlifting class to get started.

Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at DebraMelani.com.

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ith pets, as with kids, vaccine safety and necessity are likely concerns. While holistic veterinarians tend to minimize the use of vaccines, their strongest stance is against unnecessary vaccinations.

The point is to immunize only when it’s needed by individual patients while maximizing natural immunity.

In the late 1970s, amid the discovery of

the canine parvo virus, vets saw many puppies under 4 months of age suffer from this mysterious disease and die or be euthanized. Once a vaccine was made, we rarely saw pets dying from the parvo virus or parvoviral infection.

So, in certain cases, vaccines can be life-saving.

However, unnecessary and multiple simultaneous vaccines can also be life-taking, which doctors rarely mention. The truth is that only minimal vaccines are needed for dogs and cats over the course of a pet’s life. No pet needs all of the vaccines that are cur-

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rently manufactured, and none needs vaccines every six to 12 months.

Pets do need veterinary checkups once or twice a year to screen for diseases affecting the liver, heart, kidneys, lungs and gastrointestinal and urinary systems, as well as cancer. Blood and urine testing, including blood testing for undiagnosed cancer, is vital, easy and inexpensive (every six months for pets 5 years and older and annually for those that are younger).

A good protocol is akin to that developed by Dr. Jean Dodds, founder of Hemopet, of Garden Grove, California, a holistic veterinarian and an expert in animal vaccination and immunology. Her system involves administering limited vaccines to puppies and kittens based on their individual needs, and not more often than every three weeks for those younger than 8 weeks. Following this course, by 4 months of age the pet has been injected with four to six vaccines, compared to double to triple the amount supported by vaccine manufacturers and administered by breeders and most conventional doctors.

Such a judicious, limited vaccine protocol offers protection against the

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diseases that are the most lethal to the puppy or kitten while doing no harm to its natural immune system. As needed, individual pets may also receive a natural detoxification protocol to minimize vaccine reactions. Antioxidant supplements can boost the immune response, as well.

Adult pet patients can also be given blood titer testing instead of vaccines.

This measures the animal’s individual antibody responses to prior immunizations or common disease exposure and assures us the pet has adequate immunity against a specific disease.

All of this assures the pet owner that the pet is protected against infectious diseases without the risks of annual multiple vaccinations. In most

cases a protective titer is maintained for many years, which preempts disease and further reduces the number of vaccines the animal receives over its lifetime.

Titer testing costs less than $100 for three common infectious diseases, is safer than routine immunization, protects the immune system, prevents vaccine reactions and assures owners, vets, boarding facilities, groomers and day care facilities that it’s safe to introduce the pet into such environments.

This approach of minimal vaccinations is a prime reason holistic veterinarian patients tend to be healthier and live longer than the average pet, with even larger dogs regularly living in good health up to 15 to 20 years of age.

Holistic veterinarians perform limited vaccines supplemented by titer testing to ensure levels of care that meet accepted standards. They base their approach on supportive science from institutions including the American Animal Hospital Association and American Association of Feline Practitioners to provide safe, proven, ongoing immunity for patients.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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To be listed visit NAeastMichigan.com/directory or call 248-628-0125.

Submission due the 12th prior to publication, online only at NACalendar.com.

Call to verify all events before attending due to possible last-minute changes.

adoption / rescue A Hopeful Heart Animal Rescue

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Our services include acupuncture, laser therapy, hydrotherapy and more. All patients are managed by a rehabilitation certified veterinarian.

furry friends rescue Brighton/South Lyon area 248-860-5688

humane society of livingston County 2464 Dorr Rd - howell 517-552-8050

Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society 13569 Joseph Campau St, Detroit 313-891-7188 Adoption line: 313-891-1088 MACSshelter.org

Michigan Humane Society

3600 W. Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills 248-852-7420 • MichiganHumane.org

Pet-Friendly Expo - 3-10pm. Also Sat 6/27 & Sun 6/28. 4th Annual World of One Body Mind Spirit Expo. Health and Wellness practitioners, body works, art and much more. Pets welcome to attend.

Daily passes $8. Birch Run Expo Center, 11600 N Beyer Rd, Birch Run. Info: 877-296-2746. See ad page 43.

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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.

GRACE Greyhound Rescue HoundsOfGrace.org 734- 347 5061

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

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wednesdays calendarofevents 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.

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.

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

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Friday, May 1

Brewery Vivant Tap Takeover - 6 – 8pm. Enjoy discounted pours from Michigan’s Brewery Vivant, who create beers inspired by the Belgian-Franco brewing tradition at a former chapel in Grand Rapids. Snacks will be available. In addition, our entire Brewery Vivant selection will be on sale all weekend! Whole Foods Rochester Hills.

RSVP 248-271-1400. See ad page 34.

Saturday, May 2

Vaccination Awareness Event - 1-5pm. Confused by all the media hype? How is immunity best developed? Mary Tocco, vaccine investigator for 33 years, and Tetyana Obukhanych, Ph.D., immunologist $25. Macomb Community College, 14500 E.12Mile Rd., WARREN. Joan Hartzell 248-828-8494.

Yoga for Golfers - 2-3:30pm. Improve your golf game with yogic principles and practices. Flexibility, strength, awareness and focus will be discussed and practiced. No yoga experience necessary. Call to register. With Barb Oakes. $20. Namaste Yoga, 309 S Troy, ROYAL OAK. Linda Makowski 248399-9642. See ad page 23.

Holistically Preventing and Treating Diabetes and Sugar Problems - Noon. See description 4/25 event above. FREE. RSVP. Better Health Store, 2053 Telegraph, Bloomfield Hills. 248334-9500. See ad page 43.

Sunday, May 3

Spring Frogs & Their Calls - 2pm. Fun for all ages.

Meet with Crossroads Group at 2PM to tour inside the Nature Center and take a guided tour outside on the trail to identify the calls of spring frogs. Fee: $5-$10. McGraths Nature Discovery Center, 5900 N Williamston Rd, Williamston. Call for info or carpooling from Brighton. 734-355-3822.

Tuesday, May 5

VegMI Presents: Vegan 101 Cooking Class - 7pm.

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

Long-time VegMichigan members will discuss how easy it can be to transform a standard meal to a delicious, vegan option. FREE. Registration required at Customer Service desk. Whole Foods Rochester Hills. RSVP 248-271-1400. See ad page 34.

Wednesday, May 6

Anti-Aging Secrets for Health & Beauty - 7pm.

There are 5 main causes of accelerated aging and degeneration. Learn about the 10 steps you can take right now to reverse the effects of aging, and have the energy and vitality you need to look and feel your best for a lifetime. FREE. Waller Wellness Center, 1854 W Auburn, Ste 400, Rochester Hills.

RSVP: 248-844-1414. See ad page 21.

Thursday, May 7

Relaxation for Comfortable Childbirth - 7pm.

Join Janice Weaver of Peaceful Birthing to discover

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Friday, May 8

Mom’s Night Out - 5-8pm. Calling all Moms! Treat yourself to a luxurious night out – you’ve earned it!

Join us for complimentary chair massages, delicious cheese and wine samples, and treats from some of favorite Whole Body vendors. FREE. Whole Foods Rochester Hills. RSVP 248-271-1400. See ad page 34.

Saturday, May 9

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 43.

Holistic Health Fair - 10am-3pm. Vendor tables, massage/Reiki room, silent auctions and much more. $5 admission. See Becky Stevens, Medical Intuitive and Energy Healer, talk about New Techniques for Early Onset Alzheimers/Dementia. Unity Church East, 23057 N Nunnely Rd, Clinton Twp. Info: 586-630-0022 or Becky Stevens 586-294-6540. See ad page 23.

Spring Wildflower Walk with CRWC - 10am.

Join the Clinton River Watershed Council staff for a spring wildflower hike at the headwaters of the Clinton River. Participants are responsible for park entrance fees. We will plan to do the River loop for a total 2.2 miles. Meet near the ski snowshoe rental building. Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Rd, Clarkston. Info: 248-601-0606.

Tuesday, May 12

Increase Your Financial Fitness - 8-9:30pm. Just as with becoming physically or mentally fit, becoming financially fit requires two things: knowing what to do and taking the necessary action to do it.

Come learn some true financial principles! FREE. Cedar Glen Golf Club, New Baltimore. Life Leadership, Alice Goodall 586-646-0066. See ad page 53.

Raw Meals Cooking Class - 7pm. Better Health presents free cooking classes on raw meals and the benefits of raw food. Presented by Michael Dywer, certified raw food instructor who has been teaching raw food classes for over nine years.

Learn to prepare and sample a completely raw meal including a walnut pate', scrumptious raw falafels and mouth-watering, guilt-free fudge balls. Better Health Bloomfield Hills, 2053 S Telegraph.

RSVP: 248-334-9500. See ad page 43.

Wednesday, May 13

Osteoporosis–Natural Treatment & Prevention 7pm. By age sixty, 50% of women have osteoporosis.

One in five will break a hip and half of them will never walk again. Calcium and exercise are not enough to prevent or treat osteoporosis, and the

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drugs being used to treat it today have serious side effects. Learn what you can do to prevent and reverse osteoporosis naturally. FREE. Waller Wellness Center, 1854 W Auburn, Ste 400, ROCheSteR hiLLS. RSVP: 248-844-1414. See ad page 21.

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

Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing addresses these issues. Vitamin Shoppe, auBuRN hiLLS. FREE. Call 248-879-1900 to register.

THursday, May 14

Bach Flower essences - 7pm. Learn how to maximize the benefits of Bach Flower Essences from Megan Fortin, former student of the Naturopathic Institute of Therapies and Education. Space is limited. FREE. Whole Foods ROCheSteR hiLLS. RSVP 248-271-1400. See ad page 34.

hypnoBirthing Childbirth education - 7-9:30pm.

A birth class for understanding the birthing body, eliminating fear, reducing discomfort, gaining confidence, and achieving calm for mom, labor companion, and baby, during pregnancy, labor, and beyond FREE. Mind's Eye Bookstore & Wellness Ctr, 81 Macomb Place, MOuNt CLeMeNS. Tiffany Timmins 248-506-8971.

Friday, May 15

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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Come learn some true financial principles! FREE. Cedar Glen Golf Club, NeW BaLtiMORe. Life Leadership, Alice Goodall 586-646-0066. See ad page 53.

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

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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Wednesday, May 20

Modern Living: Life as a Honeybee - 7-9pm.

Brighton District Library, 100 Library Dr. Info: Mary 734-775-8139. See NewsBrief page 10 for description of event.

Leaky Gut – Detection & treatment - 7pm. “Leaky Gut” (also called intestinal hyper-permeability) is an extremely common condition which leads to food allergies, autoimmune disease, eczema, asthma, inflammation, joint pain, chronic nasal drainage, nutritional deficiencies, fatigue, yeast infections, and chemical sensitivities (to name a few). Learn to detect and treat naturally. FREE. Waller Wellness Center, 1854 W Auburn, Ste 400, ROCheSteR hiLLS. RSVP: 248-844-1414. See ad page 21. 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. Whole Foods, ROCheSteR hiLLS. FREE. Call 248-879-1900 to register.

THursday, May 21

Cancer Survival 101, continued – 1pm. Hear more as Mark Roby—physician assistant, naturopath, survivor of a rare cancer and author—discusses the value of multiple opinions, getting customized treatment, and taking charge of your care. FREE event, Waller Wellness Center, 1854 Auburn Road, ROCheSteR hiLLS. RSVP 248-844-1414. See ad page 21.

Naturopath 101 - 7pm. Join us the third Thursday of every month for an invigorating discussion on natural modalities with a focus on strengthening 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. Class size is limited. Whole Foods ROCheSteR hiLLS. RSVP 248-271-1400. See ad page 34.

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Plant Based Nutrition tour - 11am. Join us for an informal, educational tour through our store, highlighting products that can assist you on your journey to healthier eating. FREE. Whole Foods ROCheSteR hiLLS. RSVP 248-271-1400. See ad page 34.

Living Gluten Free - 7-8pm. 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.

Whole Foods ROCheSteR hiLLS. RSVP 248271-1400. See ad page 27.

Tuesday, May 19

Cheese Nights - 6-7:30pm. Taste and learn with our Cheese Experts at this monthly event, presented by our Specialty Department. FREE. Whole Foods ROCheSteR hiLLS. RSVP 248-271-1400. See ad page 34. increase your Financial Fitness - 8-9:30pm. Just as

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yoga for Runners - 2-3pm. Yoga can help you improve your form, prevent common injuries, and increase focus for races. Learn when to strive and when to rest, and unite form with motion. Call or drop-in. With Amy Palazzolo. $15. Namaste Yoga, 309 S Troy, ROyaL Oak. Linda Makowski 248399-9642. See ad page 23.

THursday, May 28

Raw Meals Cooking Class - 7pm. Better Health presents free cooking classes on raw meals and the benefits of raw food. See description on May 12 listing. Better Health NOVi, 42875 Grand River Ave. RSVP: 248-735-8100. See ad page 43.

Friday, May 29

Mike Cohen kirtan + Band - 8-10pm. Join our PreBhaktiFest Midwest Weekend Event. (1 of 3 events) Kirtan and music to lift your spirit and open your heart. Enter raffle to win free ticket to BhaktiFest

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Midwest. Pre-register online. $20. House Of Yoga, 2965 W 12 Mile Rd, BeRkLey. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

a Night of yoga Nidra - 5:45-7:15pm. A powerful form of meditation done lying on your back in Shavasana (final relaxation pose), induces deep relaxation physically, mentally & emotionally. 1 hour of Yoga Nidra = four hours of sleep. $15. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CheSteRFieLD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

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Jivamukti yoga with Live Music - 7-8:30pm. Abby guides you through a Jivamukti Yoga class by candle light with live music of Dave and Tom (Vishnu Blue) and Mike Cohen. (event 3 of 3 of our BhaktiFest Weekend event). Space limited. Pre-register $20.

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

Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

Cardovascular test Workshop - 10am. With Dr. Megan Strauchman, D.O. Topics will include the advantages of this test, insurance coverage for the test, and why this test could literally save your life, even if your your heart has been given a clean bill of health. Wingate Inn, GRaND BLaNC. Info: 810-694-3576. See details in Spotlight on page 11.

Lyme Disease Worship - 1pm. Back by popular demand, with Dr. Mark Morningstar. Updated for 2015 with new research & info. LaPeeR Public Library, 921 Nepessing St. Info/RSVP: Rebekah 810-660-8585. See details in Spotlight on page 11.

Wednesday, June 3

Fatigue, adrenals, thyroid & Brain Fog - 7pm.

Fatigue and “Brain Fog” are the two most common complaints that integrative medicine practitioners treat. The underlying causes of these symptoms are varied, but almost always involve dysfunction of the thyroid and adrenal glands. Learn more about these two pivotal glands, and how to find out if yours are functioning optimally. FREE. Waller Wellness Center, 1854 W Auburn, Ste 400, ROCheSteR hiLLS. RSVP: 248-844-1414. See ad page 21.

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Friday, June 26

4th annual World of One expo - 3-10pm. Also Sat 6/27 & Sun 6/28. Body Mind Spirit Expo. Health and Wellness practitioners, body works, art exhibitors and much more. Daily passes $8. Birch Run Expo Center, 11600 N Beyer Rd, BiRCh RuN. Info: 877-296-2746. See ad page 43.

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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.

See ad page 14.

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 54.

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 page 46.

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.

810-667-2101.

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

Warren. 586-751-7500. See ad page 37.

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

Tawnya 586-604-4074.

Breastfeeding Info/Support: La Leche League

of Warren - 10:15 am. 1st Mondays. 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.

Therapeutic Yoga - 11am-12pm. Accessible for all bodies. Lubricate all joints, build strength in core, stretch major muscles. Breath work + deep relaxation. $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. Concerns? Call Abby. 248-556-0992.

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Free Veterans Yoga - 1-2:30pm. Trauma-sensitive yoga class designed for veterans and family members of our active military. Balance and calm the nervous system through mindfulness, breath work, yoga poses, meditation, awareness and acceptance.

FREE. Karma Yoga West Bloomfield, 6710 Orchard Lake Road, WEST BLOOMFIELD. Susann Spilkin 248-862-2015.

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 54.

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.

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 54.

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 50.

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 27.

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.

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.

810-667-2101.

Hypnotherapy with Frank Garfield, C.M.Ht. Also Thurs 9:30am-7pm by appt. Frank teaches and specializes in all aspects of hypnotherapy, Medical Hypnotherapy and hypnotherapy for Pregnancy and Childbirth. Free Consultation. Warren. Call 586-751-7500. See ad page 37.

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

248-278-6081. See ad page 3.

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.

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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 46.

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.

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 54.

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

248-354-4488.

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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. 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 52. 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 46.

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.

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 46.

Farmers' Market/Crafts - 9am-3pm. 5/20-10/14 Local produce,eggs,MI syrup & honey,baked goods,diabetic socks, handcrafted items & much more. FREE. Durand Union Station, Main St. downtown DURAND. Paula Brooks 989-288-3830. 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. See ad page 46.

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 54.

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 54.

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. 810-667-2101.

POSa Support Group for Women - 7-8:30pm. If you are in pain due to the betrayal of an intimate partner by out of control sexual behavior, this is a place to start your healing journey. FREE. Integrated Counseling Services, 2265 Livernois Rd, Ste 260, tROy. Connie Hutchinson 248-990-6959. See ad page 30. 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 54.

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.

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Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $6/Class with 10-class card, $8/

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class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LaPeeR. 810-667-2101.

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 30.

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.

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 54. 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.

Integrative and Complementary Medicine Ann Y. Burton, MD

Primary Care Internal Medicine

Appointments: 810-344-4635

www.AYBurtonMD.com Nyota139@aol.com

12741 S. Saginaw, Suite 402 • Grand Blanc (located inside the Grand Mall)

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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 54.

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 46.

Natural Health Talks - Join us the third Thursday of every month for an invigorating discussion on natural modalities with a focus on strengthening 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. Class size limited.

Whole Foods Rochester Hills. RSVP 248271-1400. See ad page 34.

working Meeting - 1st Sat/9:30am-12pm. Certified Hypnotherapists graduated from a state licensed school of hypnosis welcome. Includes educational presentation, workbook and computer disk. First visit FREE. Clinical Hypnosis Professional Group, Warren. Register 586-751-7500. See ad page 37.

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

Historic Tours - 11am-12pm. Meet at the front gates for a tour of the buildings at the Packard Proving Grounds automotive history site. Albert

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 30.

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.

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.

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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 54.

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 54.

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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 54.

Kahn designed & built in the 1920s. FREE. Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, SHELBY TWP. Mary Anne Demo 586-943-5785.

New And Exciting Business Opportunity. Finally In Michigan Advanced Stem Cell Technology Products. Fast Growing Global Company looking for outgoing, positive and ambitious personalities to join our Michigan Team. All Natural Advanced Technology that Heals, Repairs, Regenerates and Rejuvenates. Huge Income Potential. No experience necessary we'll train.

Email onevibrantlife@gmail.com or call Alma Marin 915-355-6053. help wanteD

Sublease Opportunity at a professional Rochester Office. Perfect “turnkey� opportunity for healthcare professionals with an established practice. For Info:Scribd.com/doc/219499399/850-Universi ty-Sublease-2014.

Therapy rooms for rent in existing wellness ctr. MT's or similar. Keego Harbor. $500 mth. 248-682-0400.

Treatment room available in natural health care center in Birmingham.

Adams between 14-15 Mile. Onsite parking, great atmosphere. Contact Terry 248 792 2229 or Terry@newlifeallergy.com.

Looking for Licensed Massage Therapist for New Acupuncture office in volunteering Novi. Submit resume: acupunclee@hot- . mail.com. 248 559-9995.

HOSPICE VOLUNTEER Opportunities - Grace Hospice is seeking compassionLooking for professional Coate individuals to provide companionship lon Hydrotherapist part-time to help with to terminally ill patients and family. SE existing clientele and growth of NaturoMichigan. Training provided. For informapathic clinic in Southfield. Submit resume: tion call the Volunteer Coordinator 888info@CutlerIntegrativeMedicine.com Cut937-4390. ler Integrative Medicine: 248-663-0165.

Seeking compassionate individYoga Teachers Wanted for uals to provide companionship and emoStrongheart Yoga in Warren. New or expe- tional sup.port to the terminally ill patients rienced, contact Pattie @248-563-8615. throughout Lapeer, Oakland, Macomb, Genesee, Wayne, Livingston, and Monroe office space for rent county. Info: Volunteer Coordinator, HosNice treatment room for rent pice Compassus 248-355-9900. within holistic therapy office in Birmingam. Full-time or shared. 14 Mile/Woodward. Restroom in suite and onsite parking for clients. Seeking LMT, CranioSacral, Reiki, etc. Call Mark Rogers 248-7614135. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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ACuPuNCturE ACuPuNCturE

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 37.

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

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

See ad page 14.

jING fEI HuANG, CAC, oMD

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.

Men are what their mothers made them. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

MICHIGAN orIENtAL MEDICINE

Karen DeBruyn, PT, MSTOM, Dipl.OM, R.Ac Henry Buchtel, MMed (China)Dipl.Ac, R.Ac 8308 Office Park Drive, Ste 2 Grand Blanc, 810-694-3500

Wedding Show

Wednesday • May 13 4-9pm

It’s a great opportunity to check out this lovely historic venue!

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.

WALLEr WELLNESS CENtEr

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.

• Caterers • Florists • Hotels • DJs • Equipment Rentals • Linens • Photographers • Event Planners • Bakeries • Jewelry • Clothing and Accessories

Held at Packard Proving Grounds 49965 Van Dyke Ave Shelby Township, 48317

www.PackardEvents.org Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site

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.

Saturdays 9am-2pm From May 9th Oct. 24th Locally Grown, Farm Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Plus Amish Organic Produce, Grass Fed Meats, Goat Cheeses, Free Range Chicken Eggs, Maple Syrup, Honey, Breads & Baked Goods, Artisans, Local Businesses & More!

49965 Van Dyke Ave Shelby Twp, MI 48317

between 22 & 23 Mile Rds

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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 28.

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.

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Integral Life Center

Dr. Lawrence Bell • 248-266-8035 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.

coaching / Counseling The Mental Fitness Center

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

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 38.

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 11.

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

Wide range in care choices, from low force adjusting techniques to traditional Chiropractic. Dr. Jason Wills specializes in Applied Kinesiology, a technique not widely found in North Oakland, that assesses the functionality of each individual. See ad page 16.

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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.

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

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

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 9.

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 13.

SIGNAturE DENtIStry of roCHEStEr Dr. Matthew Wolfe • 248-266-0385 1460 Walton Blvd #205, Rochester Hills SignatureDentistryRochester.com

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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 25.

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

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.

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.

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 24.

youNG LIvING ESSENtIAL oILS

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 24.

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.

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 15.

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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 34.

healthy lifestyles HOLISTIC WELLBEING

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

DETOXIFYING IONIC FOOTBATH.

Pamela Visser, CNHP

248-931-2710 • Rochester Area Young Living EO Dist. #1125514 YoungLiving.org/pvisser 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.

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

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.

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.

Our goal is to help people in good health maintain their well being, while assisting those with complex chronic illness to restore well being. Services include IV nutrient therapy, hormone balancing, nutritional counseling, individualized functional medicine evaluations and treatment.

Waller Wellness center

The Downing Clinic

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.

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.

Laura Kovalcik, DO, FACOI 5715 Bella Rose, Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com

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 38.

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East Michigan edition

Teresa Birkmeier-Fredal MD Rochester Hills • 248-289-6349 RestorativeMedCenter.com

Catherine A. Waller, MD Mary Wilson ANP-C Pamela Thomas PA-C 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com • 248-844-1414

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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.

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.

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 Biblical Health

Hilda Lauderman, Ph.D, RN Serving East Michigan • 810-503-4056 "Dr. Hilda" offers programs using natural approaches to help with conditions including nutrition, thyroid function, osteoporosis and more. Also licensed as a Dr. of Ňedicine, a branch of natural medicine. Call for more information. See ad page 10.

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

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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 27.

Jody Tenjeras, D.C., C.C.N.

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

Organic Lawncare A-1 Organic Lawns, L.L.C.

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

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organic mattresses Down to Earth Home

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

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Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

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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 38.

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

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

physical therapy Lisa Ponichter • 248-321-0358

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

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully.

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psychotherapy

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WEIGHT LOSS Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

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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.

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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 2.

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Yoga House Of Yoga

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

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.

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.

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