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Advanced Hair Solutions Offers Professional, Caring Service for Men and Women Experiencing Hair Loss

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he American Hair Loss Council reports that one in four women is losing their hair. This process may begin as early as adolescence and continue into early adulthood, and is so common now that by age 35, about 40 percent of all women show signs of thinning hair. More than 30 million women are facing this problem and it wreaks havoc on their emotions and self-confidence. There are many potential causes of hair loss including thyroid disorders, nutritional deficiencies, stress and menopause, however, a vast majority of men and women experiencing hair loss can attribute Renata Marie Vestevich and it to Androgenetic Alopecia – or Pam Comstock work together at hereditary hair thinning.

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Advanced Hair Solutions is an exclusive salon specializing in non-surgical hair replacement treatments and procedures for those experiencing hair loss, whether hereditary or due to a litany of other medical conditions.

Renata Marie Vestevich, owner and director of Advanced Hair Solutions, has over 25 years of experience in the cosmetology and hair replacement industry. After studying nursing and working seven years in the medical field, she left to pursue her dream of creating and operating her own salon. After ten years as a successful salon owner, and inspired by her sister-in-law’s battle with leukemia and subsequent hair loss during treatment, Vestevich decided to further her professional education. During this time, she traveled extensively throughout the United States to study with leading hair replacement educators in order to provide her clients with the most advanced hair loss options available.

Advanced Hair Solutions has exclusive rights in Oakland County to a patented procedure called MicroPoint Link (MPL).

MPL has been a very successful solution for those with thinning hair in Europe and Asia, and is now available here in the United States. “This procedure is truly remarkable for those who are candidates,” said Vestevich. “Especially individuals who have had surgical hair restoration and still desire more volume.” Advanced Hair Solutions also uses Laser Hair Therapy, which has recently been FDA cleared and is rapidly becoming one of the most effective, non-invasive hair loss treatments.

Additional services are available to create more fullness and volume: custom hair systems, integrations systems, medical bonding, skin grafting, hair extensions and a wide variety of clip-on hairpieces and hair wraps.

Advanced Hair Solutions offers a wide selection of fashionable synthetic and human hair wigs, as well as custom-made prostheses for individuals experiencing hair loss due to chemotherapy, radiation treatments and Alopecia. Pam Comstock, Associate Hair Loss Advisor/Specialist at Advanced Hair Solutions and volunteer for the “Look Good…Feel Better” Program suggests consulting with a specialist before losing your hair so that color, style and length can be determined. Comstock states that eyebrow care is another area where early management is important. “With proper application, our exclusive eyebrow solution is effective in preserving your natural eyebrows during treatment.”

The salon atmosphere can be described as a visit to elegance – tastefully appointed with emphasis directed to client comfort and privacy. Clients interested in learning more about their hair loss options are invited to schedule an appointment for a complimentary consultation.

Advanced Hair Solutions is located in the Wellington Green Professional Building (near Oakland University) at 3256 University Dr. Suite 50 in Auburn Hills. Business hours are; Mon. from 9am-5pm, Tues.-Thurs. from 9am-7pm, Fri. from 9am-5pm and Sat. and Sun. by appointment. For more information, visit www.advancedhairsolutions.com or call 248-276-9696.

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20 CREATIVE PARENTING 20 Raising Confident, Loving Kids

19 ecotip 26 healingways

by Meredith Montgomery

28 wisewords

25 FAMILY HAPPINESS

30 consciouseating

A 10 Step Guide

32 healthykids

by Christine Carter

37 inspiration

26 THE VACCINE PUSH

38 fitbody

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Laws vs. Personal Choice

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40 naturalpet

28 JOE DISPENZA

42 petevents 42 calendarofevents 44 ongoingevents

A Tasty, Colorful Banquet

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32 THINK BEFORE YOU INK 30 Safe and Reversible Body Art

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34 PAIN MANAGEMENT

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36 HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR PAIN

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37 SPEAKING wITH

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n last month's magazine we ran an article titled Veggie Nation Revolution, about PlantPure Nation, a grassroots organization founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell. For those who read it, we hope you had a chance to try out the PlantPure Nation recipes that were included with the article. If not, you can find the article and recipes in both our digital edition for July and our website. Here's a direct link to the article: bit.ly/NA-PlantPure.

The reason we're mentioning it now is, as mentioned in the article, producers of the documentary PlantPure Nation have three planned viewings this month at the Maple Theatre in Bloomfield Township. We have an event announcement in our NewsBriefs section this month that provides more information. See page 9. If you're into a plant-based diet, or want to learn more, this will be a great film to see. We're happy to help support the local showings of this documentary.

This month we have two main themes. First, is that of creating a happy, healthy family. You'll find plenty of articles and briefs sprinkled throughout the magazine related to this.

The second theme we cover this month was that of "pain relief." Somewhat of a departure from our usual approach of tackling the theme with a single feature article, this month we have several articles, HealthBriefs and a Therapy Spotlight. All are, in some way, related to natural and alternative therapies and treatments for helping get relief from pain.

It's a broad topic, to be sure, and unlikely to be covered completely in any single issue. However, if you include the fact that a good majority of our advertisers are geared toward helping you get relief from pain, and you add this to our editorial content this month, we end up with a large selection of alternatives for everyone to consider.

To provide advance notice for your planning, the next couple of months will dig deeper into two other specific categories. In September, which is typically "yoga month," we're going to focus on 'medical/therapeutic yoga." Add to that another new theme of "functional approaches to anti-aging," and we promise a very timely and informative September issue. If you have suggestions for either of these September themes, please share them with us.

Then in October, we'll be bringing you content related to National Chiropractic Health Month. While we haven't locked-in the features, we will in the next couple of weeks. If you have ideas or suggestions, we'd love to hear them as well.

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newsbriefs Help for Rochester Area Families Preparing for School Back-to-School Bonanza Provides Free Supplies

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reated to help low-income kids throughout the greater Rochester area, the Backto-School Bonanza takes place on Saturday, August 8, from 10am-2pm in Rochester Hills.

Organized by the nonprofit KidzKare, the Bonanza offers items such as free school supplies, clothing, backpacks and haircuts. Services provided include well-child exams (for daycare, school and sports) dental, vision and hearing screenings, and education on physical, emotional and social health. Face painting, healthy snacks and entertainment are offered to make the event enjoyable as well as helpful to kids.

“Despite our improving economy and our reputation as a wealthy region, the number of families who need this type of support here continues to grow,” says Jay Mitchell, M.D., the pediatrician who founded KidzKare.

All products and services are free for area children aged 18 and under who are on Medicaid and/or underinsured. To better prepare for participant needs, prior registration is strongly encouraged. Registered attendees will receive priority check-in, beginning at 9:30 a.m., with entry at 10am.

The event takes place at West Middle School, 500 Old Perch Road, Rochester Hills.

To register in advance, visit KidzKare.net and click BONANZA!, or call 248-505-3522.

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Help Improve Clinton River Water Quality Volunteers Needed for Adopt-A-Stream Training

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he land that drains into the Clinton River covers 760 square miles and includes over 1,000 miles of streams in addition to the 80-mile-long main branch. As our population grows, the potential for complex water quality issues in our watershed also grows. Volunteers are the key to making this program a success. The Clinton River Watershed Council’s Adopt-a-Stream program is a volunteer-based program that empowers community members to protect local streams and rivers by monitoring their health.

After attending the training session, volunteers are then teamed up and assigned to a site based on the participants’ preference. They are then supplied with the necessary equipment and are sent out to gather information on physical characteristics and macroinvertebrate populations. Twice a year teams of trained volunteers visit their adoption site and collect data.

Several Adopt-A-Stream Basic Training Sessions are planned for summer. The following dates are Saturday, August 15th, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Shadbush Environmental Center, Shelby Twp. and Monday, August 17th, 6-9 p.m. at St. Clair Shores Public Library.

The Clinton River Watershed Council is located at 1115 W. Avon, Rochester Hills. Visit CRWC.org for more information. Registration is required for the basic training sessions.

To register, contact the CRWC office at 248-601-0606 or email Registration@crwc.org.

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eaumont’s School of Yoga Therapy recently launched two levels of certification; a Level I (200 hour) yoga teacher training and a Level II (300 hour) certification in yoga therapy.

With a focus on clinical applications of yoga teaching and yoga therapy, the program is led by nationally renowned yoga expert, Veronica Zador, B.Sc., RYT500, R-RYT. Graduates receive certification in yoga therapy and are eligible for registration with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT).

Level I courses begin in October 2015; Level II courses are being offered in both August 2015 and January 2016.

All courses will be held at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak in the Cancer Center.

For more information or to register, contact Elizabeth Anne Hager at 248-551-9888 or elizabeth.hager@beaumont.edu. See ad page 23.

Vitamin and Supplement Store Opens in Rochester Hills Offers a Diverse Array of Health and Wellness Products

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rue Health and Nutrition is a new family owned and operated vitamin and supplement store located in Rochester Hills. Native to the Rochester Hills area, mother and daughter duo Wendy Ross and Jessica Santoro recently opened the store, located in the Papa Joe's plaza at Rochester and Tienken Roads.

They bring with them Ross's 23 years of experience as an educator and Santoro's nursing background. They plan to take this knowledge and experience, com- Jessica Santoro & Wendy Ross bined with their passion for natural health, and provide customers the opportunity to have a unique, personalized resource for meeting a diverse array of health and wellness needs.

"We offer a variety of high quality vitamins, supplements and sports nutrition products," says Ross. "They are categorized according to specific health concerns for easy navigation. The store also has a great selection of teas, essential oils (including NOW and Young Living brands) natural and locally made bath and body products, and educational resource materials.”

Their hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and closed Sundays and Holidays.

True Health and Nutrition is located at 6814 North Rochester Road, Rochester Hills.

For more information, call 248-608-1222 or visit TrueHealthAndNutrition.com. www.NAeastMichigan.com

Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery Exercise Program in Grand Blanc Research-Based Techniques Address Associated Symptoms Genesys Athletic Club (GAC) offers a new exercise program, specifically for people with Parkinson's disease. PWR (Parkinson's Wellness Recovery) is a research-based exercise technique that uniquely addresses the cognitive, emotional, sensory and motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's. Angee Ludwa, a PWR-trained physical therapist, conducts classes every Tuesday morning from 10-11am at Genesys Athletic Club in Grand Blanc Township.

Exercises are modified with varying intensities for those at different stages of the disease. Participants will learn how to use muscle activation for improved mobility, posture, coordination, flexibility and balance in everyday functions such as walking, sitting and standing, dressing and talking. The goal of PWR is to improve the quality of life and slow motor deterioration.

PWR is unique in that it always strives to implement the latest research regarding Parkinson's into the exercise program. Early intervention is key. Cost of PWR is $15 a class or $75 for six classes.

For more information on PWR exercise classes, or to sign up for PWR, call Genesys Athletic Club at 810-606-7526 or visit Genesys.org.

PlantPure Nation Screenings in Bloomfield

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PlantPure Nation, a documentary exploring the political and economic barriers keeping Americans from getting healthier through plant-based nutrition, is being screened in select cities across the U.S. It will be shown on July 30, August 5 and August 26 at the Maple Theatre in Bloomfield Twp., MI at 7:30 p.m.

The film is based on the work of renowned nutritional scientist T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., who co-authored the groundbreaking book The China Study and was featured in the documentary Forks Over Knives, in which he presents scientific evidence that a whole food, plant-based diet can prevent and even reverse deadly conditions like heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers. The idea for PlantPure Nation, directed by his son Nelson Campbell, came when the agribusiness lobby killed Kentucky legislation that would have launched a pilot program documenting those health benefits.

In PlantPure Nation, Colin puts his nutritional theory to the test in his hometown in North Carolina where, as in Kentucky, rates of childhood obesity, heart attack, stroke and diabetes are high and residents typically eat meat-and-dairy-based diets.

The 95-minute film examines the political and economic factors that suppress information about the benefits of plant-based nutrition and connects it to larger issues such as medicine, farming and food deserts.

In conjunction with the screenings, the nonprofit PlantPure Nation Foundation is establishing local PlantPure Pods across the country to promote the initiative. One tool is the 10-day Jumpstart program featured in the film. PlantPure Pods can also request a film screening in their hometown.

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newsbriefs Kirtan Musician and Meditation Teacher Conducts Workshop Berkley Yoga Studio to Host Weekend Event Do you have a special event in the community?

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irtan musician and spiritual mantra meditation teacher, Russill Paul will conduct a workshop in Berkley, the weekend of September 18th and 19th at House of Yoga. Paul is the author of The Yoga of Sound: Tapping the Hidden Power of Music and Chant, and Jesus in the Lotus: The Mystical Doorway between Christianity and Yogic Spirituality.

"Russill is powerful and intuitive," explains Dave Tomaszewski, co-director at House of Yoga and long time student of Paul. "He has a unique background that includes training as a monk, performing and recording as a professional musi- Russill Paul cian, and teaching graduate and post-graduate spirituality programs for years. Through an integration of knowledge and sound he carries people to a new dimension of knowing and being."

The weekend at House of Yoga will include a talk entitled Mantra on the Mat, a workshop on Awakening the Sound Body and Healing the Chakras, and a kirtan musical concert entitled Celebrating Yoga and Mantra through Kirtan. Cost to attend for the weekend is $90 which includes all three events.

House of Yoga is located at 2965 West 12 Mile Road, Berkley. For more information or to register visit HouseOfYoga.net or call 248-556-0992. Space is limited and preregistration is highly recommended. See ads pages 19 and 54.

Learn Natural Building Skills Weeklong Program to be Held in Oxford

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he Strawbale Studio, The Natural Cottage Project and Michigan Folk School announce a program on natural building skills from August 8-14. This one week immersion in living and learning in community will teach the basics of natural building skills on existing building and demonstration stations. This is a hands-on class with additional classroom presentations (shade tree sessions) on essential building considerations such as site and building design, living roof, and zoning.

The training includes earth plasters, finish plasters, earth floors, and sculpting.

Learn how to find, identify, harvest, mix and apply plasters in various setting. The program also includes information on round poles framing, how to harvest, prepare, notch and lash round poles for building small structures. Also included is strawbale wall systems and building walls with cob thatching with phragmite reed grass. The cost for the week is $750 which includes all training, classes, food and camping.

The Strawbale Studio & Sustainable Living Program is based in Oxford. Call 248-6281887 or visit StrawBaleStudio.org for more information and to learn about possible discounts and worktrade. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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Rolfing for Pain Relief Neil King Physical Therapy

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hen it comes to chronic pain, most people seek massage or physical therapy to alleviate ongoing discomfort and disability. But an effective alternative is Rolfing, credited for its effectiveness and longevity, including some surprising results. Neil King Physical Therapy has served patients since 1998, with offices in Rochester Hills and Novi.

Even doctors seek him out for their health. To date, he’s had more than 14,000 satisfied outcomes of lessened pain and has enhanced the quality of many lives. We asked Neil King to provide Natural Awakenings readers answers and insights about Rolfing.

What is Rolfing?

Rolfing is a therapy designed to establish overall bodily balance through organizing muscles, tendons, ligaments and the connective tissue, or fascia.

Rolfing, or Rolfing Structural Integration, was developed more than 80 years ago by founder Dr. Ida P. Rolf, a New York biochemist. She sought answers by manually realigning, releasing and balancing the body during the 1940s and 1950s. In the late ‘50s, she began teaching that the body is a seamless system of networks, with tissues that surround, support and penetrate all muscles, bones, nerves and organs. Today, the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration is located in Boulder, CO, and many embrace the web-like, connective-tissues technique worldwide.

How does it differ from other physical therapy techniques?

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It’s based on different methods, with separate results, from those of physical therapy, yet Rolfing differs from both. It provides an improved balance through permanent change in the body’s structure as well as overall

improvement in health.

Why do some patients prefer Rolfing?

While physical therapy is a means of therapeutic exercise to stretch and strengthen the body, Rolfing is synergistically geared for a better outcome overall.

I generally use this example to illustrate: Envision a tent and the ropes that hold up that tent as representing the body and muscles and how they work together. Chiropractic treatment, for example, works on what would be the pole of the body, and I work on the ropes holding it up. It works best if there is equal weight on each rope, but if any of that weight is unequal, the pole tilts. That’s also how the body reacts if the system isn’t in balance.

For what types of pain or injury is Rolfing most effective?

I see a lot of patients with lower-back pain and cervical issues, TMJ and Parkinson’s, pinched nerves and fibromyalgia. I do a lot of work on hands and have good reusults with tension and migraine headaches. Rolfing is great for aches, pains, joint or muscle stiffness, restrictions in flexibility and movement, and any decreased daily function.

Wherever there is imbalance, caused by the constant pull of gravity on the human body, we can help that person.

What are some of the results patients might expect?

Patients will have a variety of positive results, including feeling better, looser, stronger, have an improved range of motion and better posture. natural awakenings

Why is that?

When the body is out of balance, we see poor posture, causing the head to pitch forward and the thoracic region to bend inward while the body curves unnaturally. What happens is the body appears to have a zig-zag type of line in its profile. Rolfing loosens and straightens those curves and our work softens the hard lines. When the posture subsequently improves, it is not unusual to see people gain height in the process — usually ¼ to ½-inch in key areas.

What type of experience should patients expect in terms of pain, sensation, etc.?

I always encourage people from the start to speak up and we don’t push it if it’s painful. But, the goal isn’t to get people to relax; it’s to get them to change. Although it depends on the person, some parts of the experience might be gauged a little bit uncomfortable. But it entirely depends on the patient’s expectations and almost always, people emerge saying, “Boy, I feel a lot better.”

What is the typical number and frequency of treatments needed?

We recommend a 10-session sequence, with one to two treatments per week. We can get a lot of it covered with insurance. We do need a doctor’s prescription first, though.

Neil King Physical Therapy's team of practitioners treat a variety of issues in adults and children using a broad range of therapies, including Rolfing.

Their locations are 141 Hampton Circle, Rochester Hills and 23965 Novi Rd., Novi.

For details or an appointment, call 248-853-7555 (Rochester Hills), 248513-3730 (Novi) or visit his website at: NeilKingPT.com. See ad page 29.

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otoriously difficult to treat, chronic back pain may be behind more disability and days off from work than any other health condition. A recent study published by the British Medical Journal, involving more than 500 patients, concludes that practicing the Alexander Technique, an awareness practice to identify and correct unconscious negative physical habits related to posture and movement, breathing and tension, combined with moderate exercise, can help.

The patients were either given normal physician care, massage or six or 24 lessons of the technique, which helped them learn to align the head, neck and back muscles, release unnecessary restrictions and improve overall balance. Half the patients in each group were also assigned to walk briskly for 30 minutes a day, five days a week.

Massage provided pain relief for the corresponding group for the first three months, and then the benefit had to be reinstated. Patients trained in how to daily use knowledge acquired from practicing the Alexander Technique reported less pain and an ability to do more by the end of the year. Individuals that received six lessons and stuck to a recommended exercise routine did nearly as well as those that had 24 lessons.

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n May, 190 scientists from 39 nations appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to “exert strong leadership in fostering the development of more protective EMF guidelines…” The letter was developed by a committee that included professors from Columbia University, Trent University, the University of Washington and the University of California, Berkeley.

It was then signed by a host of university professors and researchers from around the world.

The directive cited several key studies that have shown that radiation from electromagnetic fields—even low-frequency radiation—is a possible cause of cancer. The WHO adopted a classification for extremely low-frequency electromagnetic radiation in 2002 and in 2011 classified radiofrequency (RF) radiation within its Group 2B—a “possible human carcinogen.”

The letter points out that while WHO has accepted these classifications, there have been no guidelines or standards created by the agency or in conjunction with other agencies. It recommends a convening of the United Nations Environmental Programme and the funding of an independent committee to explore practical means of regulating the widespread and uncontrolled expansion of wireless technologies throughout our environment. The appeal also calls for the protection specifically of children and pregnant women and a strengthening of regulations placed on technology manufacturers.

Berkeley, California, set a precedent on May 12 by acknowledging the health risk posed by RF radiation and adopting the Right to Know Ordinance, requiring electronics retailers to warn customers about the potential health risks associated with it. It reads, “If you carry or use your phone in a pants or shirt pocket or tucked into a bra when the phone is on and connected to a wireless network, you may exceed the federal guidelines for exposure to RF radiation.” The ordinance requires that the notice be displayed in stores that sell mobile phones.

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The study found that abdominal massage relieved constipation in 87.5 percent of the children and reduced laxative use. In addition, the therapy resulted in better diets for 41 percent of the children and improved the parent-child relationship in many cases.

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here are more than 70 kinds of sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome and narcolepsy," says Dr. Pavel Bence, of Bence Chiropractic and Wellness Center. "A sleep study of 1,741 men and women by the National Institutes of Health over the course of 10 to 14 years, found that men who slept fewer than six hours had a significant increase in mortality risk, even after adjusting for diabetes, hypertension and other factors. Other studies have suggested a relationship between chronic sleep deprivation and increased obesity risk."

"People need different amounts of sleep depending on many factors, such as age," says Dr. Bence. "16 hours are generally necessary for infants. Teenagers need about 9 hours and for adults the bare minimum should be 7 to 8 hours. Pregnant women need more sleep, especially in the first trimester."

"It is important,” says Dr. Bence, "to keep the nervous system healthy. It is the most neglected, least maintained system in the body. Most of us go to the dentist to check out our teeth at least once a year because we need them and preventative maintenance of this is valuable. We monitor our blood pressure, our sugar levels, our vision acuity, and other systems, but when was your last nervous system check?"

"Many clients who came in for pain relief, for example, tell us that after their nervous system check and treatment they got a full night’s peaceful sleep...for the first time in years...without the use of drugs."

Some of Dr. Bence’s tips for a good night’s sleep are: set up and follow a schedule as much as possible, exercise daily: avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol; relax before bed; sleep until sunlight; don’t lie in bed awake without doing something else; control room temperature and see a chiropractor specializing in wellness to get checked for nervous system health and body-function.

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The study tested 60 adults with poor cholesterol lipid levels. They were randomly split into two groups—one (control) was given lifestyle modifications (LSM) while the other was given LSM and consumed 40 grams (about 1.5 ounces) of shelled pistachios per day for three months.

Compared to the control group, the pistachio group’s levels of high-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol) increased significantly, while their low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) levels went down significantly. Along with lower fasting blood sugar, the pistachio group showed better artery health, established by measuring vasodilation (the flexibility of the arteries to expand and contract).

This, together with pulse-wave velocity testing, can indicate artery stiffness, which has been linked to hypertension and an increased risk of heart disease in general.

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After systematically analyzing 11 relevant studies, the researchers found that higher birth weights—associated with better brain development during later years—are linked with the amount of fruits and vegetables a mother eats during pregnancy.

Using seven studies, researchers found that low vegetable consumption during pregnancy resulted in more than three times the risk of giving birth to a child with low gestational weight. Other studies found a correlation between higher fruit consumption by expectant mothers and a higher birth weight of babies. Much of the research showing these relationships occurred in developed countries where a conventional Western diet is prevalent.

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he Feed the World Project has partnered with the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) to offer public testing for a chemical that is now ubiquitous in conventional food production: glyphosate. At $119, the test can check levels of this chemical in tap water, urine and soon, breast milk.

“For decades now, the public has been exposed, unknowingly and against their will, to glyphosate, despite mounting evidence that this key active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide is harmful to human health and the environment,” says OCA International Director Ronnie Cummins.

“Monsanto has been given a free pass to expose the public to this dangerous chemical because individuals, until now, have been unable to go to their doctor’s office or local water-testing company to find out if the chemical has accumulated in their bodies or is present in their drinking water.”

The testing comes on the heels of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) announcement in March that glyphosate is a possible carcinogen and questions the validity of the industry claims from laboratory animal testing that the acceptable daily intake of glyphosate is .3 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The WHO report notes, “The socalled safe levels of glyphosate exposure have never been tested directly to determine if indeed they are really safe to consume over the long term. Instead, the ‘safe’ levels are extrapolated from higher doses tested in industry studies.”

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Crab Crisis

Valuable Horseshoe Species Going Extinct The horseshoe crab, which is not really a crab, but belongs to the taxonomical class Merostomata among arthropods, is about to join the long list of endangered species. Their potential extinction poses a major threat to pharmaceutical, clinical and food industries seeking the secrets to the species’ survival over more than 250 million years with minimal evolution, enduring extreme temperature conditions and salinity.

Individuals are able to go without eating for a year.

Commonly found living in warm, shallow coastal waters on the sea floor, horseshoe crabs play an important ecological role. A continuing decrease in their population will affect other species, especially shorebirds that feed on the eggs, destabilizing the food chain. Sea turtles also feed on adult horseshoe crabs.

Scientists worldwide want to include the invertebrate in schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1974, labeling them as an endangered species. Enforcement will include monitoring for improper uses of horseshoe crabs.

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Turkey, one of the world’s largest producers of pistachios, has begun using tons of the shells to produce biogas (methane) as an alternative energy source instead of dumping them in landfills. The country even plans to power its first eco-city using this unconventional fuel.

The planned 7,900-acre metropolis is expected to house 200,000 people in Gaziantep Province. This southern region near the Syrian border is the heart of Turkey’s pistachio production, yielding more than 50 percent of the country’s nuts. “When you plan such environmentally friendly systems, you take a look at the natural resources you have,” explains Seda Muftuoglu Gulec, a Turkish green building expert. “If the region was abundant in wind power, we would use wind energy.”

If the project goes forward, construction will start within two years and be completed within two decades. A pilot phase will focus on a 135-acre piece of land and, if successful, expand into the entire city. It may inspire other agricultural regions to look at what they typically consider waste as an energy source.

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Not Just for Kids Any More Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest, by Johanna Basford, are two of the most popular titles on sale at Amazon.com—and both are coloring books for adults. Featuring detailed black-and-white drawings of the flora and fauna that surround illustrator Basford’s Scottish home, Secret Garden has sold nearly 1.5 million copies.

Fans include Hollywood celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, and when National Public Radio asked listeners for feedback, many indicated, “I thought I was alone.” The consensus is that adults are seeking to get in touch with their inner child. Beyond the nostalgic charm of coloring books, it’s also a good way for grownups to unwind and reflect.

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Disposable diapers are mostly indestructible, but a group of researchers led by Rosa María Espinosa Valdemar, at Mexico’s Autonomous Metropolitan University, Azcapotzalco, has found a way to degrade the soiled garments by growing mushrooms on them.

Disposable diapers can last for hundreds of years in landfills because they contain not only the plant-based material cellulose that mushrooms consume, but also non-biodegradable materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene and the superabsorbent gel sodium polyacrylate.

The scientists grew the oyster mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus, on a substance made from used diapers and were able to reduce the diaper’s weight and volume by up to 80 percent. For the experiment, the researchers only used diapers containing liquid waste. They sterilized and ground up the garments; mixed them with lignin from the remains of pressed grapes, coffee or pineapple tops; covered the mixture with commercially available fungus spores; and kept it in a plastic bag for three weeks.

The resulting mushrooms had similar amounts of protein, fat, vitamins and minerals as in commercial yeast. They’re not intended for human consumption, but could be used as a supplement in cattle feed.

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More Americans Hop on Buses and Trains More people today are embracing the many benefits of commuting by public transit. Beyond the good feelings of reducing their carbon footprint and avoiding the stress of traffic, they are meeting and conversing with fellow passengers, reading, working via mobile devices or simply relaxing.

Total U.S. mass transit trips topped 2.7 billion in the third quarter of 2014, a 1.8 percent rise from the same period in 2013, according to the American Public Transportation Association.

This represents “a dramatic change in public opinion as more people are demanding public transportation services,” according to President and CEO Michael Melaniphy.

Many communities are responding by improving the operations and scope of their mass transit systems. Oklahoma City’s bus and metro system was acquired

by Embark (EmbarkOK.com) in 2013. In April 2014, it launched the first phase of changes, including increased frequency of bus routes to reduce both passenger waiting and travel times. Since then, ridership has increased 8 percent. Beginning last January, two crosstown bus routes began operating until midnight.

For Andre Small, late-night service means he can ride to and from his home and the restaurant where he works. “I would take the afternoon bus to work, but then have to walk four miles home when my shift ended at 11 p.m.,” says Small.

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“Carbon dioxide isn’t just higher, it’s increasing at a record pace, 100 times faster than natural rises in the past.”

In pre-human times, it took about 6,000 years for carbon dioxide to rise 80 ppm, versus 61 ppm in the last 35 years, Tans says. Global carbon dioxide is now 18 percent higher than it was in 1980, when NOAA first calculated a worldwide average.

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can have a lot more influence on them.”

Noting that sometimes children feel like their parents love them, but don’t necessarily like them, Martin emphasizes finding ways to identify with their interests. “I love cars, and my dad Establishing Values Shelly Lefkoe, co-author of Chicken Soup used to invite me on test drives when for the Soul: Guide to Effective Parent- I was a kid. Both of my parents took time to connect with ing, believes that children me, which had a huge learn what we model as My dad always impact on our relationimportant values. She tells told me it was my ship.” her daughters they should Christine Carter, treat her with dignity and school, my choice, Ph.D., a sociologist respect not because she’s their mother, but because, my grades, my life. with the University of “That’s how you treat peo- It made me want to California Greater Good Science Center, recogple and that’s how I treat take responsibility. nizes the importance of them.” talking explicitly about

Minneapolis col~Casey Martin values. When we see lege student Casey Markids doing something tin often joins his father, we value, ask them Kirk, in presenting Calm Parenting workshops for parents, teach- how it made them feel, she advises. ers and students around the country. In “Teens don’t necessarily know that their growing up, he’s seen firsthand, “If you parents value character over grades,” have a connection with your kids, you Carter says, “particularly if parents tend www.NAeastMichigan.com 20 East Michigan edition ueled by unconditional love, parenting with presence embraces all potential connections between parents and their children.

to monitor grades more than aspects of a child’s character. What do you talk about more—their achievements or their character? If it’s the former, consider that you unintentionally might be sending the wrong message.”

Hummingbird Parenting

Overprotection of children by what’s termed helicopter parenting, can cause a disabling sense of entitlement where kids begin to believe, possibly unconsciously, that they are entitled to a difficulty-free life, Carter observes. “There’s an epidemic of cheating because students don’t want to try hard, and they expect to be rescued,” she says.

“Although it’s terrifying to let our kids fail, when we don’t let them experience difficulty, they see mistakes as being so awful they must be avoided at any cost. To gain mastery in any arena, we must challenge ourselves, even if that means making mistakes.”

“We lose sight that we’re not raising children, we’re raising adults,” says Malibu, California, marriage, family and child therapist Susan Stiffelman, author of Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids. “Empower them to cope with ups and downs. Help them know and trust themselves by not legislating their opinions and by allowing them to experiment.”

Children often struggle with transitions, especially when things don’t go as planned. Martin recommends, “When kids throw tantrums or argue to get out of a challenging situation that’s causing them anxiety, help them work through it. Tell them that you know they’re feeling anxious, that you’ve felt that way before, too, and then help by giving them something specific to do or focus on.”

Independent outdoor play has been proven to help kids learn to exert selfcontrol. America’s children aren’t allowed to roam freely outside to experience nature as previous generations did. In Last Child in the Woods, author Richard Louv cautions against being limited by modern factors such as restrictive subdivision covenants and media-induced fear. “There are risks outdoors, but there are huge psychological, physical and spiritual risks in raising future generations under protective house arrest,” he says.

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If you can’t explain something to a 5-year-old, you don’t really understand it; they make you think about what you know.

Louv prefers what’s called a hummingbird approach: “Hummingbird parents don’t hover over their kids with nature flash cards; they stand back and make space for exploration and problem solving through independent play, while remaining nearby, ready to zoom in at a moment’s notice if safety becomes an issue.”

Armin Brott, host of San Francisco’s Positive Parenting radio program, reminds parents to increase opportunities for independence as youngsters grow.

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Lefkoe suggests focusing on what serves the child’s highest good in that moment. “Get to the source of problems instead of talking about your expectations not being met, which is irrelevant,” says Lefkoe. “Guide them to learn to discern what works and what doesn’t.

You want your child to thrive, instead of always trying to live up to others’ expectations.”

Parents can serve as a safe haven for kids. Stiffelman says, “Allow them to speak the truth without being corrected or shamed. If they tell you they’d like to do something you don’t approve of, resist the urge to react with immediate advice and talk to them about their decision-making process. Be present enough for them to let them hear themselves think out loud.”

“Children need affection, attention, acknowledgment and unconditional love, not discipline. When you punish kids, they feel absolved: ‘I did something bad, I got punished, now we’re even,’” says Lefkoe. When they get caught doing something they shouldn’t be doing, she recommends (with children as young as 5) asking them, “What are the consequences of your actions?

Do you want to live with them? Your goal with this conversation should be that your child walks away feeling like they made a mistake, but it was a great learning opportunity.”

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“The more power you give kids, the less they feel the need to test the universe,” says Lefkoe, who reminds parents that while it’s relatively easy to control young children, rebellious teenagers are harder to handle when they feel they have something to prove to an overbear-

ing parent. Offering calculated risk-taking opportunities that don’t involve drugs and alcohol is beneficial in the teen years.

“You want them to know how to handle freedom and be responsible once they are on their own,” she says.

“When I got my driver’s license, I always came home before curfew,” says Martin. “I learned that if I could control myself, my parents didn’t feel the need to control me, which gave me a ton of power in my life.”

Brott observes that as the parenting role changes, “We can offer to help, but it’s equally important to learn to let go and admire the young adults they’re becoming.”

Teens desperately want to not feel like a kid, adds Stiffelman. “They may tell you to back off, but stay present and engaged—like wallpaper. The more you ask their opinion or invite them to teach you something, the more they’ll feel your support.”

With sex education, the authors of The New Puberty, Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Louise Greenspan and Adolescent Psychologist Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., emphasize the importance of

We often forget that the work we do as parents is essential both for our children’s well-being and the greater good of the world. ~Christine Carter being approachable from a young age, so kids naturally turn to their parents when sensitive questions arise.

“It shouldn’t be about having ‘the talk’; it’s about maintaining an ongoing conversation,” says Greenspan. “Body odor is a good starting point in talking about body issues because it’s not intimidating and can be comfortably addressed by either parent.” Avoid rushing into subjects they’re not ready for by focusing on answering the questions that are posed, while offering a glimpse into the near future.

Deardorff says, “Pubertal changes happen over time, so be patient. Parents

have a lot of anxiety and anticipation about puberty. When you start to see the first signs, you don’t have to communicate everything all at once.”

Consider throwing a puberty party or a health workshop for a son or daughter and their friends. Invite a parent that is comfortable with the subject matter—a nurse, physician or teacher— to get the conversation started. “Fight the urge to emotionally or physically withdraw,” counsels Deardorff. “Sharing activities is a form of communication, too.”

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“By paying attention, we can learn a lot of skills from our kids,” says Brott.

Generally, youngsters have a greater tolerance for other people’s mistakes and opinions than adults, and tend to be more laid back. They regularly teach spiritual lessons about giving and receiving love and happiness in ways we never imagined.

Through all the inevitable challenges, Stiffelman notes, “When parenting with presence, we orient ourselves with whatever good, bad or difficult

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YOUR CHILD’S POOR ORAL HEALTH CAN TAKE A BITE OUT OF LEARNING

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ental caries (tooth decay) is the single most common chronic childhood disease – 5 times more common than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever. Recent studies have also shown a link between oral disease and low birth weight, cardiovascular disease, respiratory infection, and diabetes. All of this reinforces what we have all known for a long time – the health of your mouth affects your overall health.

The good news is tooth decay can be prevented with self-care (daily brushing and flossing), sealants, and regular visits to your dentist for professional care.

So, how does poor oral health affect your child’s learning or performance in school? Dental disease is one of the top causes of absenteeism among elementary school children. In a recent report, The Office of the U.S. Surgeon General called dental and oral diseases a “silent epidemic.” The report stated that nearly 52 million hours of school are lost each year due to dental-related illness. The symptom that goes hand-in-hand with dental disease is pain. Pain from oral disease will keep students from concentrating and learning to their fullest. “Any kind of pain or discomfort around the head will be a big distraction and keep their mind from focusing on the tasks at hand, like math, science, English, history, etc.,” says Heather Pranzarone Stratton, DDS, a family and cosmetic dentist in Shelby Township. “Pain and swelling are both symptoms of severe disease. Sadly, these severe cases are common in our classrooms,” Dr. Heather added.

problems early before they escalate into larger, more expensive problems to treat.”

An excellent option to combat and help prevent tooth decay is the placement of sealants in your child’s teeth. Sealants are usually applied to the back teeth to help protect the grooves and pits of these teeth that can be hard to clean and are prone to developing cavities. A sealant is a plastic material that is applied to the teeth, hardens, and provides a barrier against plaque and other harmful substances. Sealants should be applied to the 1st and 2nd permanent molars and appropriate premolars as soon as possible after they erupt (usually after 6 years of age). “At our practice, we are committed to practicing dentistry with a biological and biocompatible approach,” says Dr Heather. “Because of this philosophy, we place only BPA-free sealants in our patient’s mouths.”

“Many people are not aware that poor oral health can have serious effects on overall health. I have often heard people say, ‘Oh, they’re just baby teeth, they’ll fall out anyway.’ What they don’t realize is that if you have tooth decay early in childhood, you have a good predictor of future decay,” says Dr. Heather. “Establish good oral health habits early,” she continued. “When your child’s first tooth comes in you can wipe it with a washcloth or begin brushing. You can also begin using toothpaste, without fluoride, when their first tooth has come in. However, only use a pea-sized portion on the brush and press it into the bristles so your child won’t eat it. And, when the gaps between your child’s teeth close, it’s important to start flossing. Serve as a good role model by practicing good oral health care habits yourself. Check your child’s mouth for any signs of gum disease, including bleeding gums, swollen and bright red gums, gums that are receding away from the teeth and bad breath. Let’s all work together to ensure that nothing, including tooth decay and gum disease, is standing in our children’s way of getting the most out of the classroom.”

What can we do to improve our children’s oral health? Caring for your mouth requires daily attention, as well as visits to the dentist office for professional care on a regular basis – every 6 months.

Remember, tooth decay is preventable.

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moment is unfolding and bring more of our self—our heart, consciousness, understanding and compassion—to hold steady as the seas get rocky. Children offer us opportunities to confront the dark and dusty corners of our minds and hearts, creating conditions to call forth the kind of learning that can liberate us from old paradigms.”

It all allows us to lead more expansive and fulfilling lives as we open ourselves to more of the love, learning and joy that the adventure of parenting can bring. When we embrace the healing and transformation that is being offered through parenting with presence, the rewards can be limitless.

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

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a skill, not an inborn trait. Parents can help by empathizing with children facing difficult emotions and helping them identify and label what they are feeling. Let them know that all feelings are okay, even though bad behavior isn’t.

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Put on Your Own Oxygen Mask First.

How happy parents are dramatically affects how happy and successful their kids are.

Build a Village. The breadth and depth of our positive relationships with other people is the strongest predictor of human happiness.

Expect Effort and Enjoyment, Not Perfection. Parents that overemphasize achievement are more likely to have kids with higher levels of depression, anxiety and substance abuse compared to others. Praise effort, not natural ability.

Choose Gratitude, Forgiveness and Optimism. Optimism is so closely related to happiness that the two are practically interchangeable. Teach preteens to look on the bright side.

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Teach Self-Discipline. Self-discipline in kids is more predictive of future success than intelligence or most anything else good. Start teaching it by helping kids learn ways to distract themselves from temptation.

Enjoy the Present Moment. We can be super-busy and deeply happy at the same time by deeply experiencing the present moment.

Rig their Environment for Happiness.

Monitor a child’s surroundings so that the family’s deliberate happiness efforts have maximum effect.

Eat Dinner Together. This simple tradition helps mold better kids and makes them happier, too.

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Mandatory vaccines pose the latest affront to citizens’ right to informed self-government.

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ront-page headlines about questionable research, corporate manipulations, purchased politicians, medical coverups and whistleblower reports have left Americans feeling hoodwinked and skeptical. According to a new Pew Research Center study, the public doesn’t trust the information they’re fed on issues such as genetically engineered crops and now, mandatory vaccines.

The current state of distrust of scientific statistics and their impact on our lives doesn’t bode well for lawmakers attempting to build consensus for uniform mandatory vaccination intervention. The current rush to pass such legislation is largely due to 169 cases of measles reported between January 4 and April 17, encompassing 20 states and the District of Columbia, all traced to a traveler infected overseas that then visited a California amusement park.

Common sense and independent research counters the stance that would rob individuals of their moral right to conscientious, philosophical and personal-belief exemption from being subjected to vaccines. Hard evidence in a plethora of published studies further identifies genetic factors that could cause the development of adverse effects to vaccines.

Yet, “There is no available evidence on vaccines’ effectiveness that is placebo-controlled, plus the health effects of vaccines in combination have never been studied, certainly not the 69 total doses of 16 types of vaccines given to children starting 12 hours after birth through age 18,” says Sayer Ji, a member of the National Health Federation board of governors and founder of GreenMedInfo.com.

“Vaccine risks for anyone can range from zero to 100 percent, depending upon one’s genes, microbiome DNA, environment, age and health at the time of vaccination and the type

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and number of vaccines given,” advises Barbara Loe Fisher, president and cofounder of the nonprofit National Vaccine Information Center, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia.

“Vaccines are not safe or effective for everyone because we’re not all the same and we don’t all respond the same way to pharmaceutical products,” says Fisher. She notes that responses to infectious diseases and the risk for complications can also vary, depending upon similar factors.

Among the most prominent warnings on vaccine ingredients, concerned doctors, researchers and medical whistleblowers cite dangers of the toxin thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative used in some vaccines and vaccine adjuvants such as aluminum gels or aluminum salts added to elicit a stronger immune response against the germ the vaccine introduces into our body.

Leading books citing telling research include Thimerosal: Let the Science Speak, by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mark Hyman; Vaccines: What CDC Documents and Science Reveal, by Dr. Sherri Tenpenny; Vaccine Epidemic, by Louise Kuo Habakus; and Science for Sale, by David L. Lewis, Ph.D. Top film documentaries include Shots in the Dark; Vaccination: The Hidden Truth; Trace Amounts; The Greater Good; and Vaccine Nation.

Bought: The Hidden Story Behind Vaccines, Big Pharma and Your Food resulted from two years of investigative research in disaster medical management by Toni Bark, now an integrative physician. In interviews with practicing doctors, research scientists, former pharmaceutical sales representatives, attorneys and others, Bark exposes serious conflicts of interest. These include vaccine research funding, hiring between pharmaceutical and chemical industries and their government regulating agencies, sponsored scientific propaganda used to silence critics, and large-scale corruption within the billion-dollar vaccine industry. Plus, it points out problems with the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 that Congress passed to give drug manufacturers, the government and physicians protection from lawsuits arising from

injuries caused by childhood vaccines.

“Since 1988, thousands of children and adults in America that have suffered brain inflammation and other long-recognized vaccine reactions have been collectively awarded $3 billion in vaccine injury compensation. There are thousands more that have been unable to secure federal compensation for their vaccine injuries,” reports Fisher.

“At least 25,000 to 30,000 reports of vaccine reactions are filed annually with the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System, operated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control,” says Tenpenny. “Underreporting is a substantial problem. It’s estimated that less than 1 percent of all adverse events from drugs and vaccines are reported.” Vaccine

ResearchLibrary.com cites 7,200 journal articles and studies that expose the harm caused by vaccines.

“Knowledge is empowering and personal discernment is priceless.

The facts challenge the health claims by government health agencies and pharmaceutical firms that vaccines are perfectly safe,” says Ji. “Public doubt, distrust and skepticism are rational and natural consequences.”

For more information, visit the National Vaccine Information Center at nvic.org and the coalition of citizen advocates at NationalHealthFreedom.org.

Connect with writer Linda Sechrist at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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accines are pharmaceutical products that carry risks. The National Vaccine Information Center encourages parents to become fully informed about the potential risks and disease complications for their own children and pose these questions to one or more trusted healthcare professionals before making a decision. n Am I, or my child, sick right now? n Have I, or my child, had a bad reaction to a vaccination before? n Do I, or my child, have a personal or family history of vaccine reactions, neurological disorders, severe allergies or immune system problems? n Do I know the disease and vaccine risks for my child or myself? n Do I have full information about the vaccine’s side effects? n Do I know how to identify and report a vaccine reaction? n Will I have a written record, including the vaccine manufacturer’s name and lot number, for all vaccinations? n Am I convinced that I have the right to make an informed choice?

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Joe Dispenza on The Power of Thought Alone to Heal

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ost of us are familiar with the placebo effect, when actual healing occurs after the only prescription a patient ingests is a sugar pill that the individual believes is medicine.

Researcher and Chiropractor Joe Dispenza, of Olympia, Washington, knows the value of the placebo effect from personal experience. When his spine shattered during a 1986 triathlon race as his bicycle was hit by an SUV, he had a good mental picture of what had happened.

Consulting doctors proclaimed a bleak prognosis and offered a risky surgical procedure as his only chance of walking again.

He left the hospital against the advice of his physicians and spent the next three months mentally—and physically—reconstructing his spine. His story is one of hope for healing for others, detailed in his latest book, You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter.

How did your pivotal healing take place?

For two hours twice a day, I went within and began creating a picture of my intended result: a totally healed spine.

Nine-and-a-half weeks after the accident, I got up and walked back into my life fully recovered—without having had a body cast or surgeries. I resumed my chiropractic practice 10 weeks out and was training and lifting weights again while continuing my rehabilitation regimen at 12 weeks. Now, in the nearly 30 years since the accident, I can honestly say that 28

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I rarely experience any back pain.

How does your approach differ from mind over matter?

It’s the same. So many people have been conditioned into believing that mind and body are separate things. There is never a time when the mind isn’t influencing the body and vice versa. The combination is what I call a state of being.

How does the placebo effect work?

Think about the idea of giving somebody a sugar pill, saline solution or a false surgery. A certain percentage of those people will accept, believe and surrender—without analysis—to the “thought” that they are receiving the real substance or treatment. As a result, they’ll program their autonomic nervous systems to manufacture the exact same pharmacy of drugs to match the real substance or treatment. They can make their own antidepressants and painkilling medicines.

Healing is not something that takes place outside of you.

Can you cite examples of disease in which self-healing has been scientifically validated?

There is amazing power in the human mind. Some people’s thoughts heal them; some have made them sick and sometimes even hastened their death.

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he’d been misdiagnosed. A woman plagued by depression for decades improved dramatically and permanently during an antidepressant drug trial, despite the fact that she was in the placebo group. A handful of veterans that participated in a Baylor University study, formerly hobbled by osteoarthritis, were miraculously cured by fake knee surgeries. Plus, scientists have seen sham coronary bypass surgeries that resulted in healing for 83 percent of participants (New England Journal of Medicine). A study of Parkinson’s disease from the University of British Columbia measured better motor coordination for half of the patients after a placebo injection. They were all healed by thought alone. The list goes on.

I’ve personally witnessed many people heal themselves using the same principles of the placebo response, once they understood how, from cancers, multiple sclerosis, lupus, thyroid conditions and irritable bowel syndrome.

How can an ordinary person make that quantum leap and find healing?

Many of us are now recognizing that rather than live in the past, we can create our own future. It requires changing some longstanding conditioned beliefs and the willingness to step into an unfamiliar, uncomfortable, unpredictable state that is consistent with living in the unknown. This happens to be the perfect place from which to create change.

I recommend a meditation that creates physiological changes in the brain and at the cellular level, from 45 to 60 minutes a day. Changing Beliefs and Perceptions meditations are available on my website or individuals can record themselves reading the texts printed in the back of my book.

As we exchange self-limiting beliefs we begin to embody new possibilities.

Joe Dispenza is chairman of Life University Research Council and a faculty member for the International Quantum University for Integrative Medicine, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies and Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Visit DrJoeDispenza.com.

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hile many foods taste great, they can also be powerful healers, naturally packaged in vibrant, multicolored disguises.

Plus, these foods won’t cause the nasty, common side effects that often accompany the use of drugs. Here are some fabulous-tasting favorites that can yield extra benefits.

Cherries Muraleedharan Nair, Ph.D., professor of natural products and chemistry at Michigan State University, found that tart cherry extract is 10 times more effective than aspirin at relieving inflammation. Only two tablespoons of the concentrated juice need to be taken daily for effective results. Sweet cherries have also been found to be effective.

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Celery and Celery Seeds James Duke, Ph.D., author of The Green Pharmacy, found more than 20 anti-inflammatory compounds in celery and celery seeds, including a powerful flavonoid called apigenin. Add celery seeds to soups, stews or as a salt substitute in many recipes.

Ginger Ginger reduces levels of pain-causing prostaglandin in the body and has been widely used in India to treat pain and inflammation. A study by Indian researchers found that when people who were suffering from muscular pain were given ginger, they all experienced improvement. New research from the University of Georgia supports these findings. If you’re taking medications, check with your health practitioner for possible herbdrug interactions.

Turmeric Turmeric (Curcuma longa), the yellow spice commonly used in Indian curries, is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties and for suppressing pain without harmful side effects. Its main therapeutic ingredient is curcumin.

Research from institutions such as the University of California, San Diego, and Cornell University indicate that curcumin appears to be a safe, natural alternative to COX-2 inhibitor drugs.

Fatty Fish Many fatty fish like salmon, mackerel and herring contain omega-3 fatty acids that convert in the body into hormonelike substances that decrease inflammation and pain. According to research reports from arthritis specialists associated with the National Institutes of Health, omega-3 is an effective antiinflammatory agent; ingesting fish oil acts directly on the immune system by suppressing 40 to 55 percent of the release of cytokines, compounds known to destroy joints. Many other studies similarly demonstrate that eating moderate amounts of fish or taking fish oil supplements reduces pain and inflammation, particularly for arthritis sufferers.

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Raw Walnuts and Walnut Oil Raw walnuts and walnut oil also contain powerful omega-3 fatty acids that fight pain and inflammation in the body.

When it comes to relieving pain, food really can be the best medicine.

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ew things in life are more permanent than a tattoo. Yet those most likely to change their life course—in careers, relationships or fashion styles—are also most inclined to get inked. Nearly 40 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 have at least one tattoo, according to a Pew Research Center poll.

“If you change your hairstyle or look often, you probably aren’t a good candidate for a tattoo, because of the limited flexibility to change that decision,” says Dr. Gregory Hall, a primary care physician in Cleveland, Ohio. Hall created the website ShouldITattoo.com to help inform others after seeing so many patients that regretted the tattoos of their youth.

Hall has also authored Teens, Tattoos, & Piercings to try to reach school-aged kids before they even consider body art.

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The Millennial generation, which is getting inked in record numbers, is also the leading demographic for ink removal. More than half the tattoos removed by medical professionals in 2013 were for people between 19 and 34 years old. Removal often costs many times more than being tattooed, sometimes requiring a dozen or more sessions over several months.

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ing one’s mind about a tattoo, Hall cites employment, discrimination and health concerns in urging teens to decline getting inked or pierced. Employers have the legal right to reject a job candidate because of a tattoo—a challenging fact of life for young people to reconcile when they’re still undecided on a career path.

Different branches of the military have their own restrictions on body art, which can include the tattoo’s size, placement and subject, while some companies ban tattoos and piercings altogether.

The commitment of a tattoo never interested Lauren Waaland-Kreutzer, 25, of Richmond, Virginia. “I don’t know how I’m going to age and who I’ll be in five years,” she says. Two days after turning 18, however, she got her nose pierced, a decision she hasn’t regretted, even though it’s affected her employment. “While I was working my way through college, I gave up slightly better paying jobs in order to keep my piercing,” she says.

Her current employer, a local nonprofit in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is piercing-friendly, but she has friends that have to cover their tattoos and piercings at work; a former classmateturned-lawyer even had to remove a small star tattoo from her wrist.

While piercings are more reversible than tattoos, they are also more

prone to certain health risks. Tongue and cheek piercings can accelerate tooth decay, according to Hall, and the risk of infection can be high, especially if it impacts cartilage. “Some skin rejects piercings, and you can end up with permanent scars,” he adds.

Healthier Alternatives

The good news is there are more natural, less permanent alternatives for young adults to adorn and express themselves, including custom-made temporary tattoos, plus magnetic and clip-on jewelry that are indistinguishable from a permanent piercing. Temporary tattoos work to try out the look before possibly committing.

Henna tattoos, an import from India, are another popular alternative, although Hall has seen many patients develop allergic reactions to this plant-based ink, so it’s always best to test on a small spot first.

Permanent organic inks fade more over time, a downside for someone that keeps a tattoo for life, but “come off beautifully” in a removal process compared to the standard heavy metal inks, reports Hall. Also, “We just don’t know yet what impact the heavy metals may have on people’s immune systems down the road,” he says. “Organic inks are much safer.”

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State laws vary regarding age criteria, some allowing tattoos at any age with parental consent. Hall’s tattoo website has a downloadable contract to encourage kids to talk with their parents before making a decision, regardless of the need for consent.

Name tattoos, even those of loved ones, are among the tattoos most likely to be removed later in life. Hall saw this with a young man that had the names of the grandparents that raised him tattooed on his hands. He said, “I still love them, but I’m tired of looking at them and I have got to get them off me.”

A Harris Interactive poll revealed that a third of company managers would think twice about promoting someone with tattoos or piercings—a more critical factor than how tidy their workspace is kept or the appropriateness of their attire.

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ost commonly, pain occurs when your body’s alarm system alerts the brain to actual or potential tissue damage. But this is only part of a big story. Pain actually involves all of your body's systems. The responses that occur are aimed at protection and healing.

However, when most of us think of pain we think of the experience of pain – that unpleasant and sometimes horrible experience that makes you take notice and motivates you to do something about the situation.

In fact, pain can be so effective that you can’t think, feel or focus on anything else. If the brain thinks that experiencing pain is not the best thing for your survival (imagine a wounded soldier hiding from an enemy) you may not experience pain at the time of even a very severe injury.

Pain relies on CONTEXT Every thought creates a physical response.

A headache is quite different from mental/emotional pain caused by situational stress and stress is different than a physical injury. Sensory information (from the five senses) needs to be evaluated by your central nervous system.

Evaluation of these cues is extremely comprehensive; it involves complex memory, reasoning and emotional processes, and must include consideration of the potential consequences of a response. The context of the pain experience is critical.

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Example: a minor finger injury will cause more pain in a professional violinist than in a professional dancer because finger damage poses a greater threat to the violinist.

It is not the tissue damage that causes the pain. Rather the CNS (Central Nervous System) sends a message from the damaged area to the brain, the brain evaluates the CONTEXT of the injury and then decides how much pain is appropriate.

Although many people separate emotional and physical pain, the processing in the brain of painful tissue injury and mental anguish is probably quite similar. There may be extensive tissue damage from injury or disease, but there will always be varying EMOTIONAL CONTENT associated with a physical injury.

It is important to assess the client’s condition to determine where the pain is located, how long they have had it and how intense it is.

There are probably as many techniques for releasing pain as there are stars in the sky. It is important to assess the client’s condition to determine where the pain is located, how long they have had it and how intense it is. This will determine which processes or combination of processes will be of most benefit.

Some notes of warning: It is of paramount importance that we understand that pain is something the body does to let us know there is an injury or disease that is calling for our attention. Just because hypnotherapists have the ability to remove a pain hypnotically does not mean we have permission. Even with the permission of the patient, we may be doing the patient a disservice if we remove a pain that has an underlying medical emergency attached.

For example, what if a patient has a severe stomach ache and we remove the pain of an appendix that is about to rupture? Sure, we can remove the pain, but if the appendix bursts soon thereafter, a life threatening medical emergency is the result. Severe and/or prolonged pain must be checked out by a qualified medical professional to insure that a medical emergency is not developing.

Pain can also be a mask. It can mask depression and secondary gains. If I am in pain, people will feel sorry for me and I’ll get more attention. In this case we need to address the emotional attachments even more than the pain itself.

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of synovial fluid, (which lubricates the joints) or simply from a lack of water in the body.

Homeopathics remedies that can be used for joint pain include Bryonia Alba, Colchcium Autumnale, Kalmia Latifolia, Ledum Palustre, Lycopodium Clavatum, Rhododendron Chrysantihum and Rhus Toxicodendron. Somethimes these homeopathic remedies are combined and available that way.

If lack of water due to toxins is determined to be the cause, then a homeopathic remedy, made from several remedies combined, can be used. This will help water to get into the cells by getting the toxins out. In general, you should try to drink between half an ounce and an ounce of water for each pound you weigh, every day. In the summer the body’s requirement for water is increased due to heat and perspiration.

As with arthritis and joints, pain from injuries must be evaluated by a doctor. An X-Ray is usually taken to determine the extent of the injury. If the injury is superficial, a homeopathic gel can be used, and could include Arnica, Calendula Officinalis, Hypercium Perforatum and several others.

Finally, an all-around homeopathic remedy for inflammation could include Astragalus Membranaceum, Chamomilla, Gelsemium Sempervirens, Hydrastitis Canedensis, Belladonna and many others.

There are even homeopathic remedies for toothaches where a physical problem doesn't exist. As with the other causes, see your medical professional first. In this case that's a dentist.

As you can see, there are many homeopathic remedies available.

Before attempting to address any "pain" yourself, using homeopathics or otherwise, remember to consult your medical professional for his/her diagnosis. In the case of homeopathic remedies, they can guide you as to which should be used.

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Speaking with Strangers The Simple Pleasures of Connecting

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On a typical college campus, it’s rare to see a student not plugged in while walking from class to class. Saying “Hi” to an acquaintance or complimenting someone in passing is nearly impossible. These little day-to-day interactions could provide a steady source of simple pleasures for all if we regularly made the most of such opportunities.

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ally isolate ourselves might be the false belief that we’ll be happier by doing so, according to a recent University of Chicago study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology.

When subway riders were asked how they thought they would feel if they spoke to a stranger, nearly all of them predicted that the ride would be “less pleasant” than if they kept to themselves.

After the ride, however, the results were unanimous: Those that spoke to another person reported having a more positive experience than those that sat in silence.

Parents teach children not to talk to strangers, but as adults, we miss a lot if we don’t. Even small talk can make a big difference in the quality of our day.

It’s easy to try it to see if we don’t end up with a smile on our face.

It’s ironic that young people spend hours each day on social networking sites, texting others and making plans with friends so they won’t sit alone at night, yet are getting worse at making such connections face-to-face. Even seated at the same table, conversational eye contact is becoming a lost art, another casualty of technology.

Talking with others correlates with better communication skills, too. A 20-year study from Stanford University concluded that its most successful MBA graduates were those that showed the highest interests and skills in talking with others.

So, instead of shying away from chatting with a fellow commuter or asking a cashier how her day is going, say “Hello.” It’s bound to make everyone’s day better.

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ostonian avid open-water swimmer Kate Radville is delighted that water constitutes 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. “The controlled environment of a swimming pool is convenient,” she says, “but splashing around outside in the beautiful summer sunshine is undeniably liberating.”

Enthusiasts are both attracted by the rugged beauty of wild water and humbled by its power, but without proper skill or knowledge, swimming in natural settings can be risky. “Millions of dollars are annually spent on advertising, tourism and beach restoration projects to bring people to water,” says Dave Benjamin, executive director of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, “yet, the American Red Cross finds that 54 percent of Americans lack basic water emergency lifesaving skills.” Maximize enjoyment and safety in the open water by heeding basic guidelines.

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Benjamin recommends using a batterypowered portable radio or smartphone app for weather updates. Wind and atmospheric pressure shifts can stir up waves for hours, so hesitate before returning to the water after a storm.

Glean Information. “I can’t think of a time I’ve jumped into water I knew nothing about,” says Radville.

“Some research prior to swimming is definitely advisable.”

Renowned coach Steven Munatones, founder of the World Open Water Swimming Association, suggests walking along the beach to look for caution signs, surf conditions boards, flags, buoys, rope lines and available rescue equipment, plus emergency callboxes that pinpoint one’s location if cell phone service is weak. Even seemingly pristine waters can be contaminated by harmful bacteria, algal blooms or runoff pollutants after rain. “Chat with local beachgoers, swimmers, boaters or fishermen about current swimming conditions in designated areas,” counsels Munatones, and check social media sites like Facebook and area online swimming forums.

Steer Clear. Be mindful of hidden underwater hazards, ranging from sharp

objects to submerged construction, which can create turbulent water and strong undercurrents. Swim in lifeguardprotected areas away from windsurfers, jet skiers and boaters that may not hear or see swimmers, adds Munatones.

Respect Marine Life. Munatones advises giving marine life, however beautiful, a wide berth. “I’ve swum around the world with all sorts of intriguing sea life,” he says, “and these are wild animals, not the friendly ones you see in marine parks.” Stop swimming and watch the animal until it’s moved on.

Be Water Wise. Water temperature, depth and movement, which fluctuate with rain, tides and wind, can also make conditions unpredictable, so research a destination beforehand. Pockets of cold water within an otherwise tepid mountain lake could induce a gasp response or hyperventilation, says Munatones, and prolonged immersion increases risk of muscle impairment and hypothermia.

Likewise, an unexpected drop in the water floor may provoke panic.

“Physically, someone capable of swim-

Nature is unpredictable, and there are inherent risks associated with swimming in open water, so I always swim with a buddy for companionship and basic safeguarding. ~Kate Radville ming in three feet of water can also swim in 300 feet,” says Munatones. “But mentally, deep water can feel spooky.”

Rip currents are powerful streams that flow along the surface away from the shoreline. They may be easily spotted from the beach, but often go unnoticed by swimmers. “A potentially fatal mistake is allowing a ‘fight-or-flight’ response to kick in and trying to swim against the current, because rips are treadmills that will exhaust your energy,” cautions Benjamin. Instead, flip, float and follow the safest path out of the water, a technique that conserves energy

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Animal Talk They Have Lots to Say If We’d Only Listen

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Even without such technology, we can all enjoy improved relationships with animals, domestic and wild, by learning to listen. Veterinarian Linda Bender, an animal advocate in Charleston, South Carolina, and author of Animal Wisdom, says, “We all have the ability to understand animals. It gets trained out of us around age 7. It’s not about doing, it’s about being, a connection through the heart.” Meditation quiets the mind from daily concerns, allowing us to stay open, listen and be aware.

Everyday Examples Author Frances Hodgson Burnett captures the essence of this childlike sensibility in A Little Princess: “How it is that animals understand things I do not know, but it is certain that they do understand. Perhaps there is a language which is not made of words and everything understands it. Perhaps there is a soul hidden in everything and it can always speak, without even making a sound, to another soul.”

Some people talk to animals. Not many listen, though. That’s the problem. ~A. A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh

Brave New World In less than 10 years, we’ll see a universal translator for communicating with dogs and cats, predicts Con Slobodchikoff, Ph.D., professor emeritus of biological sciences at Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff. Just like language apps change, for example, a French phrase into English, the device would translate barks into “Put on Animal Planet,” or meows to “Feed me tuna.”

Computers will foster better understanding between humans and animals.

David Roberts, a computer science assistant professor, and his team at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, have received a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a collar to send wireless instructions to dogs via vibrations. Multiple sensors return information about the dog’s heart rate and more, which is especially helpful for service dogs taught not to show stress or distress.

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In Portland, Oregon, intuitive Melissa Mattern relates examples supporting Burnett’s premise from her own experiences. “My newest cat, Rocket, beat up my other cats and ran amok.

Nothing helped until I took a class in animal communication.” She asked her other cats what to do.

“They were clear that I should have consulted them before bringing Rocket into the house,” she says. “I asked Rocket if he would like another home and the picture of a chef’s hat popped into my mind. When we found the perfect home for Rocket, the man was a chef whose only other pet is a turtle that lets Rocket sleep with him.

Nobody experiences magic unless they believe in it. ~Linda Bender

Everyone is happy with the results.”

Charli, a 14-year-old pointer, travels the world with her family. Her owner, Cynthia Bowman, shares one of her favorite stories: “As we planned our move to Spain, Charli got ill. I explained, ‘We want you to go too, but if you can’t, tell me.’ A picture of a smoked ham popped into my head. I didn’t understand, but Charli got well and went along,” she says. “In our new Gipuzkoa neighborhood, a deli sells hams, just like I pictured. I can’t explain how Charli knew.” It becomes a matter of trust. “Thoughts or mind pictures can be easy to dismiss or mistrust as imagination,” she comments.

“Every species has something they do best. With humans, it’s problem solving and advanced thinking.

We’ve separated ourselves from nature. We need to remember we’re all interconnected,” Bender says. “When we learn to tune into ourselves, be heart-centric and radiate compassionate energy, it makes us irresistible to other creatures.”

Exotic Tales Wild animals communicate with David Llewellyn. As a writer of outdoor/nature blogs, he’s traveled full time in a 30-foot RV since 2002. “They don’t understand words, but go by what’s in your soul. I’ve picked berries with black bears and met a mountain lion and her two cubs along a trail without ever being harmed,” he says. “Often, hikers are told, ‘Make yourself look big and scream.’ I say ‘Hello,’ comment on the day and thank them for letting me share their space.” Staying calm is vital.

Bender agrees. Grabbed by an orangutan at a wild animal trafficking rescue project, “She twisted my arm and could have easily broken it,” Bender recalls. “Fear is picked up as a threat so I tried to radiate calm. It was intense, but she gradually let go. With animals, you attract what you give.

Better communication means better understanding leading to improved behavior on everyone’s part.”

Communication and understanding among human, domestic and wild animals not only makes life more interesting, it can save lives.

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Friday, July 31 Full Moon Work Party, Tour, Potluck & Bonfire - Strawbale Studio, Oxford. Info: Deanne 248628-1887.

Sunday, August 2 Inversion & Arm Balance Playtime - 12:302:30pm. Dive deeper into your inversion and arm balance practice with Beth! This playful class will help you uncover strength, fearlessness and bliss in balances. For yogis with inversion experience. $25. Namaste Yoga, 309 S Troy St, ROYAL OAK. Lynn Wolfbrandt 248-399-YOGA. See ad page 14.

SASHA Farm Humane Fair -12-4pm. SASHA Farm's first ever Humane Fair. Local animal rescue groups and activists help teach you more about what you can do for the animals and help us raise funds. $25/adults, $15/kids under 10. 17901 Mahrie Rd, Manchester. Info: 734-428-9617.

wednesday, august 5 PlantPure Nation Documentary - 7:30pm.

The story of three people on a quest to spread the message of one of the most important health breakthroughs of all time. See description July 30 event above. Tickets $8-$15. The Maple Theatre,

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Saturday, August 8 Michigan Senior Olympics - Thru 8/23. Athletes over 50 from all over Michigan participate in Summer Games. Event will also showcase Oakland County health, dining and entertainment businesses.

Held in and around Rochester. Info: Becky Ridky 248-608-6700.

4th Annual Back-To-School Bonanza - All products and services are free for area children 18 and under who are on Medicaid and/or underinsured.

Face painting, healthy snacks and entertainment are offered to make the event enjoyable as well as helpful to kids. Organized by non-profit KidzKare. West Middle School, 500 Old Perch Rd, Rochester Hills. To register, volunteer, partner or sponsor, call 248-505-3522. See NewsBrief page 7.

Sunday, August 9 Huron Valley Rail Trail / Island Lake Pathway Bike Ride - 9am. Join the Sierra Club Crossroads Group for a ride on safe paved trails. Choose your distance: 11 miles, 32 miles, or 40 miles, all beginning and ending at McHattie Park. Take 10 mile road (West Lake St) 2 blocks west of Lafayette (center of downtown). Turn south onto S Warren St, go 0.3 miles to park entrance. FREE & open to public. Bring your own bike, water and snacks.

McHattie Park, 201 S Warren St, South Lyon.

Info: John Wilson 734-355-3822.

Grand Re-Opening Ice Cream Social - 1-3pm.

Free Fun Filled Family Event. Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Big Boy Ice Cream Sundaes.

Indoor & Outdoor Activities. LEEP Kids Safety & Fingerprinting Program. Sponsored by Miller Vein FREE. Stage Nature Center, 6685 Coolidge Hwy, TROY. Julie Ann Wang 248-688-9703.

Wednesday, August 12 Biomeridian Assessments - 4-7pm. Conducted by: Juli Johnson. Using the Biomeridian computer, Juli will give a basic mini assessment to determine gluten sensitivity particularly related to wheat, whole wheat, and whole grains. Gluten sensitivity testing will also include a quick look at the organs most commonly affected by gluten. Your digestive system, sinuses and adrenal glands. Spaces are limited so sign up today. Better Health Market, 17696 W 13 Mile, Beverly Hills. RSVP: 248-645-5500. See ad page 41.

Flip Your Garden! - 6:30pm. Liza Baker will feature two full-of-veggies recipes: Southwestern Gazpacho (vegan, GF, DF) and Roasted Ratatouille (vegan, GF, DF), over Soft Polenta (vegetarian, GF). As part of her presentation, she will include some ideas for "flipping" the leftovers to create more meals and minimize waste. $20/person. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, Novi. RSVP: 248-735-8100. See ad page 41.

Digestion Issues? Nothing Working? - 7- 8:15pm.

Dr. Richard Sowerby DC, Clinical Nutritionist will discuss hidden causes of…Acid Reflux, Crohn’s, Gas, Bloating, Diarrhea. Don’t let digestive problems rule your life. Attend this seminar and learn drugless solutions. FREE! Whole Foods, ROCHESTER HILLS. Info/RSVP 248-879-1900.

Paddle with CRWC - 10am-noon. The Clinton River Watershed Council’s Weekly Clean program will be taking volunteers off land and into the water at various locations within the Clinton River Watershed to clean up the beautiful and important areas that surround us. Meet at ADDISON OAKS boat launch. Info: Abby Lane 248-601-0606.

saTuRday, augusT 15 Adopt-A-Stream Basic Training - 9:30am-Noon.

The Clinton River Watershed Council’s (CRSC) Adopt-a-Stream program is a volunteer-based program that empowers community members to protect local streams and rivers by monitoring their health. After attending the training session volunteers are then teamed up and assigned to a site based on the participants’ preference.

Shadbush Environmental Center, SHELBy TWP. Registration required at least 48 hours in advance.

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addresses these issues. FREE! The Better Health Store, SHELBy TWP. Call 248-879-1900 to register. See ad page 41.

Foods to Choose and Foods to Lose - 6pm.

A cooking class that will teach you the healing properties of foods and which foods to choose and which foods to lose. The class will educate and empower you to live a more balanced, healthy life from a holistic perspective. Learn Jennifer's practical tips and guidelines to improve your health and well being in all aspects of your life. FREE. Frandor Better Health Market, E. LANSING. 205 N Clippert Ave. RSVP 517-332-6892. See ad page 41.

Paddle with CRWC - 10am-noon. The Clinton River Watershed Council’s Weekly Clean program will be taking volunteers off land and into the water at various locations within the Clinton River Watershed to clean up the beautiful and important areas that surround us. Meet at LAKE ST. CLAIR Metropark boat launch. Info: Abby Lane 248-6010606.

sunday, augusT 23 Monarch Butterfly Festival - 10am-2pm. FREE. Shiawassee Basin Preserve, DAVISBURG Rd. entrance. Volunteers also needed. Info: 248-2491592

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MOnday, augusT 17 Adopt-A-Stream Basic Training - 6-9pm. The Clinton River Watershed Council’s (CRSC)Adopta-Stream program is a volunteer-based program that empowers community members to protect local streams and rivers by monitoring their health.

After attending the training session volunteers are then teamed up and assigned to a site based on the participants’ preference. ST. CLAIR SHORES Public Library 22500 E 11 Mile. Registration required at least 48 hours in advance. 248-601-0606.

wednesday, augusT 19 Biomeridian Assessments - 4-7pm. Conducted by: Juli Johnson. See description Wed. 8/12 above.

Spaces are limited so sign up today. FREE. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 41.

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 DC, Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing

Free Stress & Pain Relief Seminar at Ike's6:30pm. Dr. Pavel Bence, speaks about avoiding

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wednesday, augusT 26 PlantPure Nation Documentary - 7:30pm.

The story of three people on a quest to spread the message of one of the most important health breakthroughs of all time. See description July 30 event above. Tickets $8-$15. The Maple Theatre, 4135 W Maple Rd, Bloomfield. Ticket info: 248750-1030. Film info: see NewsBrief page 9.

saTuRday, augusT 29 Lyme Disease Q&A with Dr. Morningstar 1-2pm. Rebekah's Health and Nutrition Source in Lapeer is sponsoring a popular Lyme disease workshop at the Lapeer library. This event always

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wednesday, sePTeMBeR 16 Paddle with CRWC - 10am-noon. The Clinton River Watershed Council’s Weekly Clean program will be taking volunteers off land and into the water at various locations within the Clinton River Watershed to clean up the beautiful and important areas that surround us. Meet at LAKE ST. CLAIR Metropark boat launch. Info: Abby Lane 248-6010606.

saTuRday, sePTeMBeR 19 Davisburg Heritage Festival - All Day. Most activities are FREE. DAVISBURG. Volunteers also needed for set-up, take-down and/or activities. Info: 248-249-1592.

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Free yoga In the Park - 12-1pm. Through Sept 27 in DOWNTOWN NEW BALTIMORE near the boat docks. Collecting food donations for St. Mary's food pantry. Donation. Everyone welcome. FREE. Santohsa Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield.

Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

Sacred Wave Gong Immersions - 1-2:30pm, 3-4:30pm & 5-6:30pm. Relaxing, Replenishing, Rejuvenating group Sound Therapy. $25/single session. Four session package/$20 each. 25% of the proceeds from our events are donated to support local charitable efforts. 301 W. Fourth St, Ste 490, ROyAL OAK. RSVP: Christopher Davis 248-7217094. See ad page 54.

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

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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous – 6pm.

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

Based on the twelve steps of AA. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. FREE. Royal Oak Church of Christ, 115 S Campbell Road, ROyAL OAK, Contact Grace 586-808-2148.

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 14.

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 43.

yoga as Complimentary Therapy - 9-10am. Yoga as complimentary therapy. Unburden yourself of stress, trauma, anxiety etc. A way to aid you to not allow the past or present control your life. $10, 2265 Livernois Rd. Ste 260, TROy. Naomi Casement LMSW, CAADC 810-964-5400. See ad page 34.

Barrobics - 9-10am. Also Tue & Thurs same time.

Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $6/Class with 10-class card, $8/class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. 810667-2101. See ad page 39.

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 27.

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

Breastfeeding Info/Support: La Leche League of Warren - 10:15 am. 2nd 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. 248-5560992. See ad page 54.

Gentle yoga - Noon-1pm. Perfect for beginners or those with physical challenges. We modify the postures to fit each student’s abilities and health needs. Beaumont Hospital, ROyAL OAK, Cancer Center, First Floor Classroom, $10/class. For more information call 248-551-9990. See ad page 23.

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chair, which replaces the yoga mat & becomes an extension of the body. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586949-5515. See ad page 54.

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.

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 14.

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 Chi 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, Total Health Colon Care 586-268-5444.

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Sacred Wave Gong Immersions - 7-8:30pm.

Relaxing, Replenishing, Rejuvenating group Sound Therapy. $25/single session. Four session package/$20 each. 25% of the proceeds from our events are donated to support local charitable efforts.

301 W. Fourth St, Ste 490, Royal Oak. RSVP: Christopher Davis 248-721-7094. See ad page 54.

Recover & Revitalize Yoga - 7:15-8:30pm.

Whether you're an athlete or just a weekend warrior, this basic class can help you unwind those tight spots to feel on top of your game. Every Monday! $12.

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

Yoga as Complimentary Therapy - 7:30-8:3am.

Yoga as complimentary therapy. Unburden yourself of stress, trauma, anxiety etc. A way to aid you to not allow the past or present control your life. $10, 2265 Livernois Rd Ste 260, TROY. Naomi Casement LMSW, CAADC 810-964-5400. See ad page 34.

Senior Stretch & Tone - 8-9am. Also Thur same

time. Taught by Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $4/Class with 10-class card, $5/class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad page 39.

Barrobics - 9-10am. Also Tue & Thurs same time.

Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $6/Class with 10-class card, $8/class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810667-2101. See ad page 39.

Intermediate Yoga - 9:15-10:15am. Progressive sequences and longer held poses bring body and mind into balance. Intense yet calming. Check our schedule for our other $5 weekday classes $5.

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

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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 27.

Exercise Program for People with Parkinson's - 10-11am. PWR (Parkinson's Wellness Recovery) is a research-based exercise technique that uniquely addresses the cognitive, emotional, sensory and motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's. Goal is to improve the quality of life and slow motor deterioration. $15/drop-in or 6-class discount.

Genesys Athletic Club on the Genesys Health Park Campus, Grand Blanc. Info/Reg: 810606-7526 Awareness Through Movement速 - 11am-11:45pm.

Join us for gentle movement classes designed to help you move,feel & preform optimally. Bring a mat & 2 towels. Wear comfortable clothing. $15 drop in or 6-class card. Awakening Movements, 3121 Rochester Rd, ROYAL OAK. Lisa Ponichter 248-321-0358. See ad page 53.

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.

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).

Sacred Wave Gong Immersions - 5-6:15pm (Family time, $15/adult, includes one child, $25 two adults) and 7-8:45pm. Relaxing, Replenishing, Rejuvenating group Sound Therapy. $25/single session. Four session package/$20 each. 25% of the proceeds from our events are donated to support local charitable efforts. 301 W. Fourth St, Ste 490, Royal Oak. RSVP: Christopher Davis 248-7217094. See ad page 54.

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.

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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. 810667-2101. See ad page 39.

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.

Young Living Essential Oils - 7-8:30pm. First Tuesday of every month: Essential Oils & supplements that may work for you. Zyto scans by appointment. For Topics or changes see ylmiclasses. co Donation $5. Pamela's Salon, 60460 Mt. Vernon, ROCHESTER. Pamela Visser 248-931-2710. See ad page 51.

YIN with Lynne - 7:45-8:45pm. Yin yoga is amazing. It gently opens your hips, low back and sacrum and leaves you feeling relaxed and focused.

Upcoming trainings at our website. $15 passes available. Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills. 248520-1011 See ad page 43.

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.

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 43.

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.

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.

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Barrobics - 6:30-7:30m. Also Fri same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $6/Class with 10-class card, $8/class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810667-2101. See ad page 39.

Whole Foods Market Troy Whole Kids Club - All day. Stop by our customer service desk TODAY and get your FREE Whole Kids Club membership card.

On Wednesdays kids present cards at our customer service desk for a FREE treat and get their card punched. Once the card reaches 10 punches kids can turn in their card for a special prize. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, Troy. Info: Dawn 248-649-9600. See ad page 34.

Vinyasa w/Michael Duerr - 6-7am. $15. Namaste Yoga 309 S. Troy St, Royal Oak. Linda K. Makowski 248-752-3431. See ad page 14.

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 43.

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Senior Stretch & Tone - 8-9am. Also Tue same time. Taught by Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $4/Class with 10-class card, $5/class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad page 39.

Barrobics - 9-10am. Also Mon & Tue same time.

Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $6/Class with 10-class card, $8/class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810667-2101. See ad page 39.

Gentle Yoga - 11am-Noon. Perfect for beginners or those with physical challenges. We modify the postures to fit each student’s abilities and health needs. Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Cancer Center, First Floor Classroom, $10/class. For more information call 248-551-9990. See ad page 23.

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.

Yoga - 6-7:30pm. Instructor Chris Duncan, RYT. 13 years' experience. $8/Class with 10-class card, $12/ class drop-in KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer.

810-667-2101. See ad page 39.

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.

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La Leche League of Lake Orion - 7:30 pm. Evening Series Meeting: 2nd Thursday. Toddler Meeting: 4th Thursday. Babies and children welcome. FREE. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. Baldwin, Lake Orion. Tawnya 584-604-4074.

Jivamukti Yoga (light) - 6:30-7:30pm. For those seeking something more! Get into what is real, your changeless reality within. A flowing, challenging

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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 43.

church), 3882 Highland Road, Waterford Township. 248-277-0628.

Certified Hypnotherapists Education and Networking Meeting - 1st Sat/9:30am-12pm.

Certified Hypnotherapists graduated from a state licensed school of hypnosis welcome.

Includes educational presentation, workbook and computer disk. First visit FREE. Clinical Hypnosis Professional Group, Warren. Register 586-7517500. See ad page 27.

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 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.

Yin Yoga - 5:345-7pm. 1st & 3rd Fridays. Yin Yoga targets the connective tissues, ligaments and joints that aren't normally stretched, all levels, great for runners and body builders. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD MI. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

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

We work very hard in our lives & while we may sleep we rarely take time to rest. Restorative yoga helps us learn to relax & rest our body and mind. $13. Santohsa Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 54.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 6pm.

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

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

Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $6/Class with 10-class card, $8/ class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer.

810-667-2101. See ad page 39.

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.

Hot Yoga - 7:30-8:30am. The room is heated to 95 degrees. Release toxins and increase your immune systems. Previous yoga experience is recommended for this fast paced flow $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586949-5515. See ad page 54.

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

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Blanc United Methodist Church, 401 Bush Avenue, GRAND BLANC. Susan 949-445-0493.

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

Chair Yoga - 12-12:45pm. Even those who can't get up and down from the floor can benefit from yoga. Unwind, release and build strength seated or using a chair for support. $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

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Yoga Teachers Wanted for Strongheart Yoga in Warren. New or expeColon Hydrotherapy using FDA rienced, contact Pattie @248-563-8615. approved and registered equipment in a professional, clean, and comfortable envispace for rent or Lease ronment. Our Natural Health Practitioner and Certified Colon Therapist, Janie, has Attention Therapist; Massage, 18 years experience in alternative medi- Holistic, Acupuncturist, Nutritionist, Herbcine. We're located in Commerce Twp, alist or Homeopathy. Looking for a Southfield location? Lease space by the hour.

248-366-4611 Call for leasing details. 248 443-5545. education / training Sublease Opportunity at a proCharlotte Irwin's reflexol- fessional Rochester Office. Perfect “turnogy Program. Begins September key� opportunity for healthcare profes27-28. Guardian Massage & Reflexology sionals with an established practice. For offers a 6 weekend program through our Info:Scribd.com/doc/219499399/850-Unistate licensed school. For more informa- versi ty-Sublease-2014. tion, visit GuardianMassageSchool.com or contact Charlotte Irwin at 586-268-5444 Treatment room available in for an entire list of cont. ed classes. Cen- natural health care center in Birmingham. ter for the Healing Arts 38245 Mound Rd. Adams between 14-15 Mile. Onsite parkSterling Heights. ing, great atmosphere. Contact Terry 248 792 2229 or Terry@newlifeallergy.com. help wanteD volunteering Looking for professional Co- . lon Hydrotherapist part-time to help with HOSPICE VOLUNTEER Opportunities existing clientele and growth of Naturo- - Grace Hospice is seeking compassionpathic clinic in Southfield. Submit resume: ate individuals to provide companionship info@CutlerIntegrativeMedicine.com Cut- to terminally ill patients and family. SE ler Integrative Medicine: 248-663-0165.

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

Acupuncture Acupuncture

Clarissa Dawn Guest, RN, Dipl. Ac 2359 W. Shiawassee, Suite E, Fenton 810-750-2004 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 33.

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 13 & 15.

MICHIGAN ORIENTAL MEDICINE

Karen DeBruyn, PT, MSTOM, Dipl.OM, R.Ac Henry Buchtel, MMed (China)Dipl.Ac, R.Ac 8308 Office Park Drive, Ste 2 Grand Blanc, 810-694-3500 Providing acupuncture and herbal medicine to optimize your health and wellness. Specializing in pain management, sports injuries, women's health, immune support, insomnia, and stress management.

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 55.

Our happiness depends on wisdom all the way. ~Sophocles

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.

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 22.

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.

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.

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 30.

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Center

Grand Blanc • 810-694-3576 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 31.

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 12.

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 18.

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

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 21.

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

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

Waller Wellness center

Kathy Paholsky, PhD 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com • 248-844-1414 Kathy is currently an Associate Professor at Schoolcraft College teaching massage therapy, has a Master’s Degree in Nutrition & over 25 years of experience. Her skilled hands relieve the discomfort of chronic pain, migraines, Fibromyalgia, TMJ, PTSD, anxiety disorders, chronic fatigue, ADD and more.

When you need relief, you want experienced hands.

Call now for an appointment. See ad page 55.

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 7.

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 24.

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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 33.

It’s never what you say, but how you make it sound sincere. ~Marya Mannes

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 14.

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 16.

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 16.

All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. ~Pablo Picasso

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.

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 Childhood is a short season. ~Helen Hayes

FOODS/SUPPLEMENTS 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.

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.

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

At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents. ~Jane D. Hull

We are helping "take Transfer Factor to the World."

We also carry top quality herbal and nutritional supplements. See ad page 43.

NERIUM INTERNATIONAL

Rosa Engelman, Ind. Brand Partner 586-255-8665 • RosaEngelman1@gmail.com ABetterSelf.nerium.com Advanced anti-aging based on real science. Guaranteed results for face, body and mind. Find out why Nerium is growing so fast and how our products and opportunity are changing lives. Our mission is simple - make people better.

See ad page 12.

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

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

integrative medicine Cutler integrative medicine 31350 Telegraph Rd., Bingham Farms 248-663-0165 CutlerIntegrativeMedicine.com

A premier Naturopathic health and wellness center dedicated to providing solutions not helped by our current medical paradigm.

As a Licensed Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Cutler has the highest training, and gets to the root of your problems. See ad page 5.

The Downing Clinic

Laura Kovalcik, DO, FACOI 5715 Bella Rose, Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com Integrative Internal Medicine practice owned

by Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician.

Practice emphasizes natural treatments where possible and uses special testing to determine health and nutritional status. Support services onsite include:Acupuncture, Bowen Therapy, Rolfing® Structural Integration, Massage, Healing Touch, IV Therapy. Clinic specializes in primary care, natural treatments for menopause and andropause symptoms, Osteoporosis, cholesterol management, Candida, Fibromyalgia. See ads pages 13 & 15.

Natural wellness & Pain relief Center

Grand Blanc • 810-694-3576 NWPRC.com Comprehensive treatment options to maximize your results. Bio-identical hormones, IV nutritionals, HcG weight loss, manipulation under anesthesia, decompression therapy, exercise with oxygen therapy, and cancer therapies. See ad page 31.

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

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.

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.

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 55.

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 13 & 15.

Waller Wellness center

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

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

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

A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others. ~Ayn Rand

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

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

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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.

"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 46.

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Goodalls Herbs

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

Lotus Earth Remedies

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

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nutritional counseling Jody Tenjeras, D.C., C.C.N.

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

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

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

See ad page 8.

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.

organic salons/Spas John Marino Salon

pharmacy Physicians Compounding Pharmacy

930 East Maple, Birmingham John Costa 248-540-4797 JohnMarinoSalon.com John Costa is the dedicated visionary of John Marino Salon, founded in 2003.

Committed to fostering creativity and passion for his work, while leaving the planet better than we received it. See ad page 19.

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

A Functional, Regenerative Holistic Medical Approach.

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

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

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

Comprehensive treatment options to maximize your results. Bio-identical hormones, IV nutritionals, HcG weight loss, manipulation under anesthesia, decompression therapy, exercise with oxygen therapy, and cancer therapies. See ad page 31.

pets • veterinary Woodside Animal Clinic

27452 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak 248-545-6630 Doc4Pets.com Dr. Simon is the owner of Woodside Animal Clinic in Royal Oak, where he practices both alternative and conventional medicine on dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and rodents. He is the author of 4 pet care books. See ad page 39.

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.

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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.

psychotherapy Gerald E Snook MA, LLP

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

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

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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 29.

SOUND THERAPY SACRED wAVE GONG IMMERSIONS 301 W. Fourth St., Suite 490, Royal Oak 248-721-7094 SacredWaveGongImmersions.com

Facilitated knowledgeably a n d r e s p o n s i b l y, i n respectful and loving space, you will engage in a process aligned with your own innate healing wisdom and in accordance with your own healing priorities.

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YOGA HOUSE OF YOGA

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NAMASTE YOGA

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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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Patients come to us every day with problems that other doctors have dismissed as untreatable or simply in their heads.

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Local Doctor Providing Natural Solutions Where Medicine Fails.

“I feel better now than I did for the last 40 years! “ - Chris K. Washington, MI 62 years old.

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It is great seeing her. I am learning a lot and I recommend anybody coming to see her. I don’t have a problem going in my car and having to find out where the nearest bathroom or anything like that so that is a huge improvement and a lot off of my mind. ~Melinda C., Sterling Heights 53, years old

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