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ometime during the last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of seniors in the United States (aged 65 or older) exceeded 50 million. By the year 2030 it's expected to exceed 70 million.

The reasons? A longer life-expectancy...and the 75 million baby-boomers (we're among them) born between 1946 and 1964 have started turning 65.

That number is already almost 37 million...and estimated to grow by 10,000 per day for the next 15 years. Yes, that's "per day!"

We're all experiencing skyrocketing healthcare costs and for those aged 85 or older it's nearly 5 times higher. This means it's more important than ever to find, and take advantage of, the benefits we can experience from living a healthy lifestyle; including practicing smart nutritional habits, exercising and keeping our minds sharp. And if/when the body (or mind) starts faltering, seeking out natural, alternative and/or complementary modalities for our health issues...along with whatever mainstream medical approaches make sense. They often work well when integrated.

To that end, we've dedicated a good portion of this issue to aging gracefully. We have tips that should help everyone in some way. After you read it, pass it on to someone you believe might benefit; or pick up an extra copy for them. After all, it's free.

September is also national yoga month, so we're pleased to bring you a good deal of yoga content, wrapped around our centerpiece article with international yoga teacher Rodney Yee who shares strategies for staying on track with your yoga life.

Related to that, many of the local studios, teachers and even healthcare facilities are offering differing types of yoga teacher training and classes. For those who are interested, we encourage you to check them out. And don't forget our Calendar(s), where many yoga classes are included. Plus, there's lots more this month, all designed to help us live healthier, so we can all age gracefully.

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n July, the American Heart Association held a media tele-press conference which highlighted the Michigan Healthy Food Access campaign included in the state budget signed into law this past month. The Michigan Vegetable Council is hopeful growers in the state will provide "food deserts" in urban and rural communities with locally grown produce as part of a new initiative recently approved in the governor’s 2018 fiscal year budget.

The Michigan Corner Store Initiative is projected to create a $1.5 million grant program to incentivize small food retailers statewide to increase the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Executive Director Dave Smith says with nearly 3,000 large and small vegetable growers in the state, there’s no reason food access should keep consumers from healthy foods. “I see this as possibly being a way that some small growers might connect with some of these outlets. They could also be supplied in traditional ways though wholesale outlets that some of the larger growers send their produce to as well.”

David Hodgkins, government relations director for the American Heart Association, says it’s not necessarily a matter of knowing what healthy foods to eat, 1.8 million Michiganders have limited to no access to fresh fruits and vegetables. He says the organization is very optimistic the initiative will be funded by the end of this year and give priority to Michigan grown produce.

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“The star of the award-winning TV show, Ask Dr. Nandi, which reaches over eighty-five million US households, empowers readers to become their own health hero,” Nandi’s Amazon.com author bio says.

“Dr. Partha Nandi…is seen in ninety countries worldwide, and his Facebook videos have been watched by more than 1.5 million viewers.

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rian Granader of Red Lotus Yoga will lead a 14-session yoga lifestyle and teacher training course at the Rochester Hills location, starting Sunday, September 24, at 1 p.m. The course will be held on Sundays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. The Red Lotus School of Yoga is yoga teacher training program licensed with the State of Michigan and the Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200 Certified Program.

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“The purpose of the launch party," says Searcy, "is to acquaint the community with the services provided by our non-profit and raise funds to further our endeavors,” “Still, today," Freeman adds, "there are women who cannot afford mastectomy needs; and for young active ladies, wearing a properly fitted and supportive sports bra could prevent discomfort and possible injury.”

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Of the subjects analyzed, the half that took care of their grandchildren or children were still alive 10 years after their first interview in 1990. Caring for nonfamily members also produced positive results, with half of the subjects living for seven years after the initial interview. Conversely, 50 percent of those that did not participate in any caregiving had died just four years after their first interview.

The researchers warn that caregiving must be done in moderation. Ralph Hertwig, director of the Center for Adaptive Rationality and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, in Berlin, explains, “A moderate level of caregiving involvement seems to have positive effects on health, but previous studies have shown that more intense involvement causes stress, which has a negative effect on physical and mental health.”

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The nighttime urination frequency rate for the salt reduction group dropped from 2.3 times per night to 1.4 times, while the increased salt group’s rose from 2.3 to 2.7 times per night.

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esearchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee, examined the effectiveness of tonsillectomies in children with recurring throat infections. Using data from nearly 10,000 studies of tonsillectomies, the scientists analyzed illness rates and quality of life for young patients following the surgery.

The analysis found that children experienced a notable drop in school absences and infections in the first year after the surgery, but that these benefits did not persist over time. Dr. Siva Chinnadurai, an associate professor of otolaryngology and co-author of the report, believes, “For any child being considered a candidate for surgery, the family must have a personalized discussion with their healthcare provider about all of the factors that may be in play and how tonsils fit in as one overall factor of that child’s health.”

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esearchers from Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, have found that regular yoga practice can help reduce anxiety and depression in young women with eating disorders. The scientists followed 20 girls between the ages of 14 and 18 that were enrolled in an outpatient eating disorder clinic that comprised the larger control group.

Those selected agreed to participate in a weekly yoga class and complete questionnaires after six and 12 weeks, assessing their anxiety, depression and mood. Of those that started the study, five attended all 12 yoga classes and six completed between seven and 11 classes. Researchers found decreases in anxiety, depression and negative thoughts among those that participated in the yoga classes, with no negative side effects.

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Bat Banter

The Egyptian fruit bat is a highly social mammal that roosts in crowded colonies. A machine learning algorithm helped decode their squeaks, revealing that they speak to one another as individuals. The research appears in the journal Scientific Reports.

Researchers at Tel Aviv University, in Israel, discovered that the bats exchange information about specific problems in four categories. Ramin Skibba, at Nature, notes that besides humans, only dolphins and a handful of other species are known to address individuals, rather than making broad, general communication sounds. Studies allow that it may eventually be possible to understand nuanced communications in other species.

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Common Weed Is Lightweight Insulator The Canadian Coast Guard is testing milkweed pods as a source of potential environmentally friendly insulation in partnership with Encore3, a manufacturing company in Québec, Canada, in prototype parkas, gloves and mittens. The plant is roughly five times lighter than synthetic insulation and hypoallergenic.

The Farm Between, in Cambridge, Vermont, harvests the plants and sends the material to Encore3. Co-owner John Hayden says, “Milkweed is grown as an intercrop between the rows in our apple orchard to increase biodiversity and provide a host plant for monarch caterpillars. Monarch populations are in serious decline, and the two things we can do to help on the land we steward are to not use pesticides and provide milkweed habitat.”

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Winnebago Assists Computer Literacy Librarian Shannon Morrison drives the Digibus, a new, 40-foot-long Winnebago computer classroom that hit the road in January bound for Fresno County, California, communities with the goal of bringing free computer literacy and job searching skills to the public. It employs 12 computer tablets with keyboards and staff that include bilingual interpreters.

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Architecture Becomes Portable Innovative, moveable mini-houses, tents and wagons are gaining advocates amid a trend toward traveling light with style. Designs range from the functional to the outlandish, and also encompass forms of transport from tugboats to tractors. The four-wheeled Collingwood Shepherd Hut wagon has a shingled exterior and wood-burning stove.

Some options can provide ready shelter during a crisis or protection in extreme weather. The Rapid Deployment Module temporary dwelling can be assembled in an hour; DesertSeal’s inflatable, lightweight tent can ward off extreme heat.

The experimental Camper Kart turns a shopping cart into a mini-home with a roof, sleeping deck and storage, all of which can be folded right back into the cart. The Portaledge is a small hanging tent that climbers can affix to a rock face and sleep in safely partway up the rock. Golden Gate 2 camper features a rounded timber frame, portholes and a spot for a surfboard.

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Finland, internationally renowned for innovative educational practices, is poised to become the first country to eliminate school subjects. Officials are making changes to be implemented by 2020 that will revolutionize how the school system works by allowing pupils to absorb a body of knowledge about language, economics and communication skills.

“We need something to fit for the 21st century,” says Department of Education head Marjo Kyllonen. The system will be introduced for seniors beginning at age 16. They will choose which topic or phenomenon they want to study, bearing in mind their ambitions and capabilities. “Instead of staying passively in their benches listening to the teachers, students will now often work in smaller groups collaborating on projects, rather than just assigned classwork and homework.”

Another new model of learning sparked by XQ: The Super School Project (xqsuperschool.org) is underway at New Harmony High School, housed on a floating barge at the mouth of the Mississippi River southeast of New Orleans.

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Nearly a third of them are 54 and up, contributing to the 7.9 million service hours worked in 2015 by all 400,000 volunteers. Volunteer opportunities also exist at National Wildlife Refuge sites, fish hatcheries and endangered species field offices of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

Sallie Gentry, volunteer coordinator for the Southeast Region, based in Atlanta, notes that Georgia’s Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has a dozen designated spots for motor homes in its Volunteer Village. She says most volunteers are local retired residents whose working hours vary while RV volunteers commit to 20 hours a week for at least three months. In return, they get free hookups for electricity, sewage, propane and water. “They have skills they want to contribute, but are also looking for a social outlet,” notes Gentry. Cookouts and potlucks are common.

She also cites the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, an important migratory stop especially for songbirds, as a place with great appeal. “We supply uniforms, training, tools and orientations,” says Gentry. “It’s a mutually beneficial investment.” She suggests that individuals apply for specific sites at least a year in advance.

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At Schlitz Audubon Nature Preschool, in Milwaukee, children use downed wood to build forts and fires. Students of Vermont’s Educating Children Outdoors (ECO) program use spray bottles of colored water to spell words in the snow.

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“Most of the day is spent exploring the forest. If children see salmon in the stream, we observe them from a bridge, and then search out the headwaters to see where they’re coming from,” explains Jay.

Nature Preschools The launch of Earth Day in 1970 and America’s nature center movement in the 1960s yielded another immersive nature-based model that includes indoor learning.

The preschool at the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Designcertified Schlitz Audubon Nature Center includes three nature-focused indoor classrooms and three outdoor areas— two with manmade structures like a slide and picnic tables, and one left completely natural. Founding Direc-

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Kindergarten means “children’s garden” and originally took place outdoors. It’s commonplace today in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. tor Patti Bailie says the children spend most of their day outside and teachers can take them beyond the play areas to explore 185 acres of prairie, forest, wetlands and lakefront beach habitats.

door learning is no higher than that of indoor schools. “Children are building risk literacy—they climb trees, but only to safe heights; they step on wet rocks, but learn how to do so without falling,” says Jay. Classrooms without walls work because students have a sense of freedom within reasonable boundaries.

“In winter, we dress warmly and do more hiking to generate body heat.

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ECO currently collaborates with seven Vermont public schools from preschool to high school, offering year-long programs for students in inquiry-based outdoor learning for up to four hours a week.

“We immerse ourselves in nature with a 10-minute hike into the forest,” says program coordinator Melissa Purdy. Students first learn safety protocols and how to set up camp. Introducing skill-appropriate tools, preschoolers whittle sticks, third-graders build teepees and lean-tos, and high school students build bridges across streams.

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Outdoor learning naturally creates knowledge of local ecosystems, environmental stewards and a sense of place, but teachers also observe many other developmental benefits.

At the Magnolia Nature School, at Camp McDowell, in Nauvoo, Alabama, Madeleine Pearce’s agile and surefooted preschoolers can hike three miles. Located in a rural county with a 67 percent poverty rate, the school partners with Head Start to secure tuition-free opportunities for families. Pearce attests how exploring the 1,100-acre property fosters language skills. “With less teacher instruction, children have more time to talk freely with each other.”

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OUTDOOR PLAY “We are innately connected to nature, but need to provide opportunities to make that connection,” says Patti Bailie, former assistant director of Antioch University’s nature-based Early Childhood certificate program, in Keene, New Hampshire. Here’s how.

Get wild at home. Hang bird feeders, grow wildlife-attracting plants, start a compost pile and designate an area of the yard for natural play where kids can dig and the grass isn’t mowed.

Explore a forest instead of a playground. Without swing sets and toys, children create imaginative play, build forts and climb trees.

Incorporate active transportation into the family routine. Walk, bike or paddle. Rain gear and flashlights enable rainy and after-dark explorations.

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Bailie sees how children in forest kindergartens express better motor skills, physical development and cognitive abilities than those restricted to traditional playgrounds. Natural playscapes change with the season, are sensory-rich and provide extra oxygen

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Outdoor preschools also foster microbial exposure, essential for healthy immune system development.

“Without this exposure, children are at increased risk for developing allergies, asthma, irritable bowel disease, obesity and diabetes later in life,” says B. Brett Finlay, Ph.D., author of Let Them Eat Dirt, which cites supporting science.

Kindergarten readiness is a goal of all preschools, but Pearce doesn’t believe a traditional academic focus is required. “By putting nature first, children are socially and emotionally ready for kindergarten,” she says. “They know how to conquer challenges and are ready to take on academics.”

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ature journal content is highly personal, ranging from scientific species accounts to wildlife-inspired stories. With just a notebook, pencil and fully engaged senses, nature enthusiasts of all ages can foster observation skills, creativity and outdoor exploration.

Prompt open-ended questions.

“Nature journals encourage children to ask questions and search for answers,” says Tiny Trees Preschool CEO Andrew Jay, of Seattle. Ask why flowers are blooming, how slugs suddenly appeared and what type of tree a leaf came from.

Build upon findings with drawings and notes.

Make a sound map. Project Learning Tree, a nationwide environmental education program funded by the American Forest Association, suggests drawing an “X” in the middle of the page to represent where the child is sitting. Then use pictures, shapes or words to show the

relative locations of surrounding sounds.

Consider the macro perspective.

Vermont’s Outdoor Education Coordinator Melissa Purdy shows students close-up shots of moss or sticks without revealing what the abstract image is. Students note what they observe and wonder as they try to solve the mystery. Alternatively, challenge children to draw their own macro images by looking at an object with a magnifying glass.

Find a sit spot. Give children the time and space to write and draw freely in their journal as they sit quietly in nature. “Return to the same spot regularly and see how things have changed,” advises Patti Bailie, a professor of early childhood education at the University of Maine, in Farmington. If kids are too busy exploring and learning while outside, reflections can be captured once they’re back inside, too.

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at, play, party… and repeat. We may call it tailgating, fangating, homegating, a watch party or simply eating with friends before a big game. According to the American Tailgaters Association, in St. Paul, Minnesota, an estimated 50 million Americans tailgate annually.

Whether we’re on the road or at home, making the menu healthy is a winning strategy for hosts and guests. Here, two experts divulge their winning ways.

Says Debbie Moose, author of Fan Fare: A Playbook of Great Recipes for Tailgating or Watching the Game

at Home, Ivy League schools like Princeton and Yale claim credit for pregame picnics that 19th-century sports fans packed into their horse and buggy for local road trips. Moose lives in the tailgate trifecta of the North Carolina triangle, home to Duke, North Carolina and Wake Forest universities. She enjoyed discovering that University of Washington sports fans from the Seattle area like to sail to their chosen picnic spots, while University of Hawaii folks grill fish on hibachis in Honolulu.

Moose naturally prefers healthy, Southern-style fare such as deviled

eggs and marinated green bean salad, which can be served hot, cold or at room temperature. “At the game or at home, your guests will be moving around, so go for foods that can be eaten with one hand,” she suggests.

She also plans her menu around color, universal appeal and variety because it’s healthier than just serving a mound of barbecued chicken wings and a big bowl of potato chips. She likes recipes that can do double duty; her black bean summer salad with cherry tomatoes and corn can function as a colorful side dish or as a salsa for nonGMO blue corn chips. “Recipes that you can do ahead of time make things easier on game day; just pull them from the fridge and go,” says Moose.

Daina Falk, of New York City, grew up around professional athletes because her father, David Falk, is a well-known sports agent. Excitement-generating sports are in her blood and inspired her to write The Hungry Fan’s Game Day Cookbook. She knows that most of the tailgating in her area takes place for football and baseball games and NASCAR races. On HungryFan.com, Falk serves up tips for every fangating/homegating occasion, from the Kentucky Derby to the Super Bowl.

“Keep your menu interesting,” says Falk. “I always like to feature a dish for each team. For instance, if you’re hosting an Alabama versus Washington watch party, you could feature an Alabama barbecue dish with white sauce and oysters or other fresh seafood. Both dishes are characteristic of the local foods in the universities’ respective hometowns.”

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For easy entertaining, Falk recommends biodegradable dishes and cups.

“Whenever there are a lot of people in one room, especially when they’re drinking, a glass will likely be broken,” she says. “Save yourself cleanup and the risk of glass shards by committing to temporary cups and plates that are Earth-friendly and compostable.”

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In a small bowl, stir together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper until combined. Stir in the garlic. Set aside.

When the water comes to a boil, add the green beans. Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes or just until the beans are bright green; do not overcook.

Pour the beans and hot water over the onions in the colander. Rinse under cold running water to cool down. Drain well for a few minutes.

Place the beans and onions in a large bowl or large re-sealable plastic bag.

Pour the dressing in and mix with the vegetables.

Refrigerate four hours or overnight, stirring or shaking occasionally.

Let come to room temperature before serving.

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In a large bowl, toss together the corn, black beans, green onions, banana pepper and tomatoes.

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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, chili powder, salt and pepper.

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat them all. Then stir in the cilantro.

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The vibrant, yellow-colored spice has a warm, bitter taste and is used in an assortment of delicious foods, ranging from Caribbean-curried chickpeas and steamed coconut-flavored rice, to veggie roti and spicy, Thai-curried soup.

However, is also known for its incredible healing powers.

What Exactly Is Turmeric and What Are the Benefits?

Turmeric is one of the most-valued spices that derives from a tropical plant within the ginger family. It has been used in the Middle East and East India for centuries, both as a medicinal herb and a spice. Often referred to as the “Golden Spice of India," scientists have found that Turmeric has compounds, known as curcuminoids (curcumin), that have medicinal properties. Turmeric is such a strong antioxidant, it can help keep your immune system healthy, and it has powerful anti-inflammatory effects.

That’s not where the benefits end.

Turmeric helps fight against rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and it can even help in preventing Alzheimer’s disease.

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ing (and treating) all types of cancer, including colon cancer, breast cancer and pancreatic cancer. The highly effective spice is a great alternative for an array of ailments. Here are a few other Turmeric benefits to consider:

Keeping Your Heart Healthy

Studies have shown that Turmeric can help reduce the risk of heart disease. In addition, it can help relax blood vessels and reduce heart damage after a person has suffered from a heart attack.

Preventing Diabetes

Turmeric can help prevent the progression of pre-diabetes to Diabetes II. Medical studies have shown that patients with pre-diabetes, who are treated with Turmeric, were less likely to develop Diabetes.

Boosting the Brain

Turmeric can help boost brain function by improving the brain’s oxygen absorption. It can boost brain levels, help you process information and help you stay alert and focused.

with improvements that were similar to Prozac, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health.

Killing Stomach Parasites

Turmeric is an effective treatment for intestinal problems, such as parasites. Common symptoms of intestinal parasites include: abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea, tiredness and vomiting.

A Turmeric cleanse can help kill stomach parasites naturally and relieve painful stomach symptoms. You can also use Turmeric as a daily supplement, and add it to your smoothies, teas or meals.

Turmeric Cleanse Recipe • Juice a Tablespoon of fresh, organic lemon • 1 Tablespoon of organic, raw honey (or agave nectar) • 1/4 teaspoon of Turmeric • 2 Cups of warm water Mix all the ingredients together. Drink at least 15-30 minutes before eating breakfast.

Tip: Adding black pepper to Turmeric can also help with intestinal parasite.

Whitening Teeth

Turmeric is a great alternative to conventional teeth-whiteners. Here's a recipe for making your own toothwhitener toothpaste: Tooth-Whitener Toothpaste • 1 Teaspoon of Turmeric powder • 1 Teaspoon of baking soda • 2 Teaspoons of coconut oil Mix ingredients and brush your teeth.

Make sure you rinse well, with a generous amount of water. A good substitute for this homemade version is a natural Turmeric toothpaste brand.

Fighting Against Depression

The curcumin found within Turmeric acts as a mild antidepressant. In a study, one group of patients were prescribed Prozac and the other group Curcumin.

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Improving Skin Conditions

Turmeric is a powerful natural remedy for eczema, and acne. It is also known as the "secret" to beautiful, glowing skin.

Turmeric is also a great alternative to oral skin antibiotics. It isn’t a secret that oral antibiotics for the skin can cause a variety of side effects, such as skin sensitivity to light, peeling, itchiness and dryness. More-serious side effects include dizziness, upset stomach and even mood swings.

Quick Turmeric Facial Mask Recipe • 2 Tablespoons organic steel cut oats • 1 Teaspoon of Turmeric • ½ Teaspoon of raw honey (or agave nectar) • 1 Tablespoon of coconut oil or yogurt Tip: Use coconut oil for dry skin or yogurt for oily skin.

Instructions: Mix all the ingredients together, until it forms a paste.

Gently apply to your face or the irritated area. Leave the mask on for at least 20 minutes.

Tip: Make sure to test a small area of your skin (inside arm or back) to ensure you don’t have an allergic reaction to Turmeric. This is a general rule of thumb for any kind of facial mask that you apply to your skin for the first time.

sure it is organic.

As you can see, there are a variety of health benefits that Turmeric has to offer.

Although Turmeric is known for its powerful healing effects, it is imperative to maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes, drinking plenty of water (at least 3 liters daily), exercising regularly and getting plenty of rest (7-8 hours of sleep daily).

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What Happens When You Add Black Pepper to Turmeric?

Adding black pepper to Turmeric offers incredible health benefits. When you mix black pepper and Turmeric together, the black pepper enhances the bioavailability of Turmeric. Black pepper can help relieve pain, especially pain that is considered untreatable, such as neuropathic pain. Pepper and Turmeric can also help with inflammatory conditions, such as ulcerative colitis.

Scientists have found that pepper and Turmeric have helped control obesity and helps in reducing high cholesterol levels in obese patients.

The spice comes in the form of fresh Turmeric root powder. It may also be taken as a supplement. If you decide to take Turmeric as a supplement, make Natural Awakenings Magazine

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Take the next step along your yoga path

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enowned yogi and international teacher Rodney Yee, of New York City, has maintained an inspired yoga practice for 37 years while juggling career obligations, fame and family life.

While the benefits of yoga are increasingly well known—from stress reduction and pain management to a more limber body and inner peace— Yee is also aware of the challenges to maintaining a consistent practice.

Here he shares insights on the pitfalls encountered by both beginning and advanced students.

“My advice is to first get rid of selfberating behavior, including judgmental inner dialogue. In many aspects of life, we are constantly measuring ourselves

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against a standard, which is a waste of time and energy,” says Yee.

With a professional background in classical dance and gymnastics, Yee decided to give yoga a try at a nearby studio when he craved more physical flexibility. “As many people do, I came to yoga for a reason. I was a dancer with tight joints. After the first class, I couldn’t believe how I felt. It was not at all like an athletic high; I had a sense of well-being and knew what it means to feel peaceful and clear.”

For people with jam-packed lives, finding time for exercise can be daunting. Yee suggests a relaxed approach to scheduling yoga into a busy day.

“As the rishis [Hindu sages] say, we shouldn’t ‘try’ to meditate, not try to force a natural state. To say, ‘I have to do yoga,’ just puts another thing on our to-do list. Sometimes discipline is

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You can blink and half your life is gone.

You can’t always be busy, busy, busy; you have to decide how to fill your life.

needed, but another part of discipline is not about force.”

Different approaches to yoga abound, and part of staying motivated may include exploration of a variety of traditions as individual needs change due to lifestyle, health, interests or simple curiosity. Yee reminds us to go with the flow and follow how we feel in the moment. “Different schools of yoga exist because each offers something different. There is a form for all of our moods and a practice for how you feel at any given time.”

Reflecting on how his own practice has evolved through the years, Yee recollects, “In my 20s and 30s, my yoga practice was arduous, including three to four hours of strong, physical work and a half hour of pranayama [breath work].

Then for 20 years, it involved a lot of teaching. Over the past

17 years, my practice has become more subtle, with a focus on sequencing and meditation; it’s about how to do this all day long in the context of my body and my life; about being both centered and in the world. In some way, we’re always doing yoga, as we already take 20,000 breaths a day. From a philosophical and ethical point of view, yogis have no choice but to practice.”

Because many American women have found their way to a yogic path, men often assume it’s primarily a women’s niche. But yoga has been a male practice for nearly 2,500 years in other countries. Yee encourages men to not feel intimidated. “Why not try something that can help you improve your business, family life and even your golf game?” he queries.

While Yee believes in a no-pressure approach, he also suggests inviting ways to foster consistency. “If you are just beginning, set aside a half-hour before going to bed or get up a half-hour earlier. Also note that pain is less to be avoided than learned from.”

Wisdom can come from dedication to a yoga practice.

Yee’s philosophy is, “You can blink and half your life is gone.

You can’t always be busy, busy, busy; you have to decide how to fill your life. As spiritual teacher Ram Dass counsels, ‘Be here now.’ Train yourself to bring body, mind and heart together and fully drink from that.”

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Dementia Related Diseases

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by Michael DuBay rganic Sulfur will continue to play a role with Cognitive issues. I’ll use Alzheimer’s disease for example: When you consider that every 66 seconds a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. It’s estimated that about a half a million Americans younger than age 65 have some form of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease., it’s estimated that there are over 5.5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s and that number could be over 16 million in the next 30 years; It’s the 6th leading cause of death and kills more than Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer combined; two thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s are women and the costs associated with dementia related diseases could reach over $1.1 Trillion by 2050. This subject is a big deal.

What we know with almost all neurological diseases is that the disease starts many years before any symptoms appear. With neurodegenerative diseases inflammation appears to be the trigger for excitotoxicity. With Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease for example many are shown to have an accumulation of toxins that most of us are exposed to daily.

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Aging with Passion and Purpose Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning

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ant to age well? The answer isn’t in your 401k. Self-acceptance, a positive attitude, creative expression, purposeful living and spiritual connections all anchor successful and meaningful aging. In fact, these kinds of preparations are just as important as saving money for retirement, according to Ron Pevny, director of the Center for Conscious Eldering, in Durango, Colorado, and author of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging.

Savor Self-Acceptance

While most people believe adulthood is the final stage of life, Dr. Bill Thomas is among the creative aging experts that identify another life chapter: elderhood.

“Elders possess novel ways of approaching time, money, faith and relationships,” says Thomas, an Ithaca, New York geriatrician and fierce advocate for the value of aging.

“The best chapters may be near the end of the book,” Thomas continues.

“Once you appreciate yourself and your years, you can relinquish outdated expectations and seek to discover your

true self. Then the world can open up to you,” says Thomas. “Living a rewarding life means we are willing to say, ‘These chapters now are the most interesting.’”

During this time, rather than feeling consumed by what we have to do, we can focus on what we want to do.

Fill the Funnel of Friends

For older people, relationships offer foundational connections; but as we age, friends may drift away, relocate or die. “Successful aging requires refilling

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our funnel of friends,” says Thomas, who considers socially engaged elders with friends wealthier than a socially isolated millionaire.

“Notice opportunities for interacting and connecting,” advises Shae Hadden, co-founder of The Eldering Institute in Vancouver, Canada. Talk with the checkout person at the grocery store or smile at a stranger walking her dog.

Cultivate a Positive Attitude

Our beliefs about aging shape our experiences. A Yale University study found that older individuals with more positive self-perceptions of aging lived 7.5 years longer than those less so inclined.

Connecting with positive role models helps us release limiting beliefs and embrace an attitude of gratitude instead. Other life lessons can be gleaned from observing how negativity affects people physically, emotionally, and socially.

Holding onto regrets traps us in the past zapping energy and self-worth; it also keeps the best in us from shining out

Older people are our greatest resource. We need to nurture them and give them a chance to share what they know. ~Susan Perlstein, founder, National Center for Creative Aging and Elders Share the Arts says Pevny. He suggests a simple lettinggo ceremony, with friends as witnesses.

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Creating our own life review helps us acknowledge and understand our most significant experiences and reminds us of all we’re bringing to our elder journey.

Pevny offers these approaches: n Develop a timeline, dividing life into seven-year sections. For each, write about the strongest memories and most influential people. n Consider what matters most, from people and values to challenges and dreams. n Write to children and grandchildren, sharing tales of our life’s most significant events and lessons. n Record key stories on audio or video.

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Explore the Arts

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY:

The changes that aging brings can mire elders in depression and isolation. “Older people need to be brave and resilient,” ave you ever gone to the dentist of holistic dentistry is a gentle touch. says Susan Perlstein, of Brooklyn, New and felt like something just wasn’t We will still clean your teeth the same, York, founder emeritus of the National but our techniques will be right? Maybe it was the way Center for Creative Aging, in Washington, softer and easier on your your teeth were cleaned mouth and your peace of D.C., and founder of Elders Share the Arts, or maybe you thought that mind. Your cleaning will there had to be another in New York City. “To age creatively, we be comfortable and hopeoption for caring for your need a flow of varied experiences, explorfully relaxing because dental issue. ing new activities or reframing longtime we don’t poke, yank and

Whatever the case may interests from a fresh perspective.” scrape at your teeth in the be, these kind of experi Expressive arts can engage people’s traditional, rough fashences are what often make minds, bodies and spirits. A George ion. patients nervous about visWashington University study shows that We know that there are iting the dentist. Too many people engaged in the arts are happier better ways to clean your people have had bad expeteeth. If you are having and healthier. Perlstein understands this riences with their dentist.

We recognize that and want to make other procedures such as fillings, you firsthand, having begun taking guitar your experience in our office as pleas- won’t see any Mercury amalgam fillings lessons in her 70s. Motivated to play ant as possible. That is where holistic from this office. Mercury is harmful for simple songs for her new granddaughdentistry comes into the picture. Holistic your body and the environment, so we ter, she subsequently learned to play dentistry is quickly becoming a popular choose to keep it out of our practice. jazz and blues tunes and joined a band. way to care for not just your mouth, but Other things you may notice is that

“I’m doing something I love,” says your entire wellbeing while you are at we avoid latex gloves and products Perlstein.

“I’m meeting diverse people, that contain latex. Many patients don’t the dentist. learning new things and enjoying a know they have a latex allergy, so to What is Holistic Dentistry? protect them from the discomfort of an rich life.”

Holistic dentistry or wellness dentistry allergy attack, holistic dentistry prac Musician John Blegen, of Kansas is a way of caring for your teeth that tices use non-latex products.

City, Missouri, was 73 when he realized takes into account not just the health of his lifelong secret desire to tap dance.

This is About You your mouth, but also the wellbeing and When it comes right down to it, hoWhen Blegen met the then 87-year-old health of your mind and body.

Billie Mahoney, Kansas City’s “Queen

When practicing holistic dentistry, listic dentistry understands that no our focus is to ensure that your mouth is two patients are alike. Your reaction to of Tap,” he blurted out his wish and fear healthy, the treatments used are safe and medications, or how you feel during a of being “too old.” She just laughed well researched, and that the treatment procedure is completely different than and urged him to sign up for her adult is considerate of your entire body, not the next patient we will see. beginner class. He asked for tap shoes for

Holistic or wellness dentistry is a just your mouth.

Christmas and happily shuffle-stepped his personalized approach to dentistry, takway through three class sessions.

How Does Holistic Dentistry Work? ing into account each patient’s needs, We believe that there are smarter ways physiology, and psychology. Holistic

“Tap class inspired me, encourto care for your mouth that are more dentistry also has a strong emphasis on aged me and gave me hope,” he says. natural and are based on solid science, using practices that come with quality “Now I can shim sham and soft shoe. not just tradition and the old way of do- scientific research. For you, this means It’s a dream come true.” ing things. For most patients, that means that your care will be personalized and

To unearth the inner artist, ask: utilizing traditional dental techniques should be the most comfortable dental n Which senses do I most like to engage? with natural and less intrusive methods experience of your life. of caring for your mouth.

Holistic dentistry is the new and n Do I enjoy looking at art or listening

Wellness dentistry also means that improved way of caring for your teeth. to music? Do I like sharing feelings we use products in our office that are Its focus on the whole body gives you a and experiences? If so, a thrill may free of allergens, heavy metals, and are dental experience that not only leaves come from writing stories or plays, safe for the environment. It is important your mouth in great condition but you acting or storytelling. that caring for your mouth makes you feeling stress-free. n As a child, what did I yearn to do; feel good and won’t have long term If you are looking for a new dentist in maybe play the piano, paint or engiimpacts on your health or Earth. the Shelby Township area, with a softer, neer a train set? Now is the time to What Can You Expect from Holistic gentler approach to caring for your turn those dreams into reality. mouth, the team at HPS Advanced DenTreatment? n How can I reframe my life in a posiIf your mouth is healthy, you may not tal Care is the only place you need to tive way when I can no longer do notice much of a difference in the way go. For information on all of our services or to schedule an appointment, please we care for your teeth. activities I love? If dancing was my However, one of the basic principles contact us at 248-652-0024, today. focus before, how do I rechannel that energy and passion? If puttering Advertisement

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in the garden is too strenuous, what other outdoor interests can I pursue?

The answers can lead to fresh settings, including local community centers and places of worship. Many universities have extension classes for lifelong learners. State arts councils support programs, and museums and libraries host helpful activities. Shepherd Centers encourage community learning and Road Scholar caters to elders that prefer to travel and study.

Discover a Purpose

Upon retirement some people feel purposeless and lost. They yearn for something that offers up excitement, energy and joy. Hadden invites people to be curious and explore options.

“We’re designing our future around who we are and what we care about now,” she says.

Try keeping a journal for several weeks. Jot down issues and ideas that intrigue, aggravate and haunt. After several weeks, reflect on the links between concerns that compel and those that irritate.

Perhaps we’re intrigued by a certain group of people or a compelling issue.

“A concern points to problems and people you want to help,” Hadden observes. This can range from lending a hand to struggling family members, maintaining our own health, volunteering for a literacy project or working to reduce world hunger. “Choose what inspires you to get out of bed each day, eager to move into action.”

Develop Inner Frontiers

People in their elder years may still be measured by midlife standards, which include physical power, productivity and achievement. “They come up short in the eyes of younger people,” dharma practitioner Kathleen Dowling Singh remarks. “But those standards do not define a human life.”

Rather, aging allows us to disengage from the pressures of appearances and accomplishments. As we release judgments and unwanted habits, we can increase our feelings of spirituality and peace. “When doors in the outer world seem to be closing, it’s time to cultivate inner resources that offer us joy and meaning. We have the beautiful

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privilege of slowing down and hearing what our heart is saying,” says Singh, of Sarasota, Florida.

Meditation is one way to deepen spiritually as we age. “Sit in solitude, gather your scattered thoughts and set an intention,” Singh suggests. “A daily practice shows what peace, silence and contentment feel like. As you become more comfortable, add time until you’re sitting for 20 to 40 minutes.”

Acknowledge Our Shelf Life

“We cannot speak about aging and awakening without speaking about death and dying,” Singh believes. “We need to confront our mortality.”

Meditating on the coming transition opens us up to the blessings of life. We can ask ourselves deep questions such as, “What am I doing? What do I want?

6 Tips to Keep Looking Young

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ollow these six steps are faithfully, and your body will run like a well-oiled machine for many years:

Detoxing is one of the most important items to keep looking young. Getting rid of toxins that weigh the body down will also help decrease aches and pains and increase mobility and happiness with life at any age.

Adequate nutrition is vital for the body to operate effectively. It is extremely difficult to obtain daily requirements for vitamins and minerals from food because farmland is not allowed to lie dormant every seven years and be replenished by the rain and weather. Organic foods should be eaten so that the body does not have a load of toxic chemicals to store and to eliminate.

A multivitamin/mineral should be taken three times a day with meals. You eat three times a day; therefore, vitamins should be taken three times a day. Also, after age 50, taking enzymes and hydrochloric acid is necessary to help break down food for absorption. Remember to chew food 30 times before swallowing.

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Drink adequate water. The adult body is 55 to 60 percent water, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Water hydrates the skin and gives a youthful appearance. The general rule is to drink half one’s body weight in ounces every day throughout the day. Be sure the water is pure: void of chemicals, chloride and trace elements from groundwater. The necessary minerals will be supplied in the raw vegetables and fruit you consume.

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Certain supplements are necessary to help the body have a youthful appearance: antioxidants such as those found in cat’s claw bark, grape seed extract, green tea, vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene. Some companies make an antioxidant complex that includes many or all of the above.

What does this all mean? What is spirit?”

Singh believes such searching questions are vital. None of us knows how much Earth time we have to awaken to a deeper, fuller experience of the sacred.

Help the World In today’s world of chaos and crisis, the wisdom of elders is more important than ever. “Older people need to be engaged, using their insights to help the Earth, community and world,” Pevny says. Creative aging is about improving the future for subsequent generations.

In 2008, longtime educator Nora Ellen Richard, 70, of Overland Park, Kansas, wanted to be of greater service. She asked herself, “What if I housed a foreign student?” and found the International Student Homestay Program. She embarked upon an exploration of cultures from around the world without leaving home.

Today, Richard has hosted more than a dozen female students and each relationship has expanded and enriched her life. “We talk about politics, food, religion and cultures; we even pray together,” Richard says. She points to memorable moments of bonding and respect, appreciation and celebration, and says, “As I’ve grown older, I’ve

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Natural hormones need to be replaced as the body ages. Men can take testosterone—although women also have a small amount of testosterone circulating in their bloodstream. Progesterone for women helps with hot flashes and keeps the body youthful looking. Estriol is also necessary after menopause to keep the body looking young.

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By improving the circulation of the cerebrospinal fluid and releasing restrictions in the body and brain, which contribute to impairment of cognitive function, an unrestricted flow of cerebrospinal fluid results in a reduction of inflammation and removes harmful toxicity in the brain.

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ensory isolation in a floatation tank is known for inducing deep relaxation with subsequent improved health. A 2014 study published in the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry investigating the effects of a series of flotation tank treatments for 65 participants, showed it to be an effective measure in decreasing stress, depression, anxiety and pain, while enhancing a sense of optimism and quality of sleep.

The Book of Floating: Exploring the Private Sea, by Michael Hutchison, reports on 20th-century research suggesting the therapy can help allay ailments like chronic pain, migraines and sore muscles. There’s also evidence for enhanced meditation, creativity and spiritual experiences.

Float therapy was invented by Dr. John C. Lilly, a neurophysiology specialist. The individual enters an enclosed tank containing 11 inches of water heated to 93.5 degrees—a normal temperature for human skin— and some 1,000 pounds of dissolved Epsom salt. The effect is like buoyantly floating in the Dead Sea, but in a clean, quiet, private realm. The water is typically filtered three to five times between each session and sanitized using UV light; some also use peroxide and ozone gas to purify the water.

Without any sensory input—no sight, sound or tactile sensations—the floater typically enters a profound deeply calm state of theta brain waves that tends to bring the subconscious to the surface. It can take experienced

meditators years to learn to consistently achieve this condition, remarks Bryan Gray, of Float North County, a spa in Solana Beach, California.

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Scientific research has shown that floating can release the feel-good neurotransmitters endorphins and dopamine, and lower the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol.

Studies performed by the Laureate Institute of Brain Research, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which maintains a float clinic, have found the therapy is an effective treatment for patients with anxiety disorders.

“It frees your mind of distraction and puts it in a zone,” explains Gray. “It removes the need for fight or flight, so those hormones are reduced. That part of the brain mellows out.”

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Lying for an hour in water infused with Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, the body receives a huge infusion of magnesium, a mineral essential to optimal health. While calcium and vitamin D deficiencies get more attention, it’s even more likely most of us are low on this element due to magnesiumdepleting drugs and inadequate farm soils. Many ailments shown by research to be helped by floating have also been linked to magnesium deficiency.The mineral is also essential for heart health, strong bones and central

Chronic pain sufferers often find relief through floating because the lessened gravity allows the body to fully relax.

The accompanying serenity releases the brain’s natural endorphins, which act as natural painkillers, into the bloodstream, reports Hutchison.

The sheer tranquility of floating can alleviate some mental health issues. “We’ve had several people with post-traumatic stress disorder. One man has returned six times and says he’s advanced more in the last three months while floating than he did in the prior five to 10 years,” says Andy Larson, owner of Float Milwaukee.

Athletes also appreciate floating because it shortens injury recovery periods through enhancing blood flow, helping to heal sore muscles. The way it facilitates a calm state ideal for implanting ideas into the subconscious mind enables them to better visualize improved performance.

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Floaters can fall into what sleep specialists call the hypnagogic state, meaning they are apt to have lucid dreams while awake. Also known as Stage 1 sleep, it is the drowsiest condition we experience while still consciously aware. This is the scientific explanation for reports of visions or “Eureka!” problem-solving moments in the tank, says Hutchison.

This phenomenon can be especially beneficial for creative artists.

“We have a girl that always emerges from the tank with an idea for a new painting,” says Gray. He also regularly hosts a composer that has worked with famous singers, who has experienced innovative musical breakthroughs while floating.

Floating is among the rare healing modalities that can benefit body, mind and spirit in just one hour, with repeat benefits.

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BEING BEAUTY What Makes Us Glow

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lenty of people are pretty, but haven’t yet learned how to be beautiful. They have the right look for the times, but they don’t glow.

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They know themselves well enough to know what they love, and they love themselves enough to fill up with a

little of their particular kind of beauty each day.

When we are with a beautiful woman, we might not notice her hair, skin, body or clothes, because we’ll be distracted by the way she makes us feel.

She is so full of beauty that some of it overflows onto us. We feel warm and safe and curious around her. Her eyes typically twinkle a little and she’ll look at us closely—because a beautiful, wise woman knows that the quickest way to fill up with beauty is to soak in another’s beauty. The most beautiful women take their time with other people; they are filling up.

Women concerned with being pretty think about what they look like, but women concerned with being beautiful think about what they are looking at, taking in the loveliness around them. They are absorbing the whole beautiful world and making all that beauty theirs to give to others.

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A 7-year-old hound and canine-style Houdini named Gumby was adopted seven times, surrendered to the shelter eight times and thrice became a stray. An unprecedented 11 return trips to the Charleston Animal Society, in South Carolina, convinced the staff he prefers shelter life. Now his selfappointed job is comforting and helping new arrivals adjust to their temporary home.

Dentist April Patterson owns Dr. Patty’s Dental Boutique and Spa, in Fort Lauderdale. After attending a local Humane Society fashion show, she returned to her office with Oliver, a four-pound Pomeranian mix of undetermined age. This cutie’s job is to steady nervous patients. “It wasn’t planned,” says Patterson. “Oliver will bark nonstop when left alone, but being one of the staff makes him happy. Meeting Oliver is part of our hiring process.”

Dory, a yellow Labrador certified therapy dog, is approved by the San Diego district attorney’s office to offer aid in court when a victim or witness testifies in front of the defendant. “Dory was the first court support dog in California and the city’s first of five dog and handler teams,” says Kathleen Lam, a retired attorney and dog handler. “The dogs undergo rigorous testing to demonstrate good behavior in court. Handlers work on long downs and stays, including hand signals.” Dory recently accompanied an 8-year-old girl testifying against her father; he had killed his wife in front of her two years before.

Public Ambassadors Deemed “too large to sell,” Bert, a chocolate Pomeranian,

LOCAL SERVICE AND THERAPY DOG ORGANIZATIONS Leader Dogs for the Blind Based in Rochester since 1939, this organization places dogs for clients with blindness, visual impairment or deaf/ blindness. Over 15,000 dog and handler teams have graduated, with handlers from as far as Spain. “There is zero cost to the clients,” says Rachelle Kniffen, director of communications and marketing, and individual donors provide all funding. Leader Dog’s website is LeaderDog.org.

Paws With a Cause, Southeastern Michigan Office Paws With a Cause places physical disability, seizure response, autism and hearing assistance dogs. Field representatives assess clients’ needs and teach how to work with the dog before placement. The organization has trained more than 2,500 dogs since 1979, and its headquarters are in Wayland, with an additional office in Troy, according to its website, PawsWithACause.org.

Mid-Michigan Therapy Dogs This Flint-based organization’s certified therapy dogs comfort veterans at Lutz VA Medical Center, children at Whaley Children’s Center and patients at regional hospitals, for example. Mid-Michigan Therapy Dogs started with 20 therapy dogs in 2005 and now has about 250. It offers two training and certification sessions annually for potential therapy dogs and handlers, according to its website, MidMichiganTherapyDogs.com.

Sterling Service Dogs Based in Sterling Heights, this volunteer-run nonprofit trains and places service dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities. “Most of our dogs are trained to do over 10 tasks,” says Cindi Fleishans, director of training. Tasks include pulling wheelchairs, opening doors and obtaining emergency medical services or medicine during emergencies. Find information at SterlingServiceDogs.org.

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Kathy Grayson, owner of The Hole, a New York City art gallery, saw his photo on Petfinder.com and fell in love. She immediately traveled to adopt him. Bert, whom she characterizes as quiet, refined and perfectly suited to the art world, loves being at the gallery and has attended art fairs in major U.S. cities.

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“Edie, a boxer mix puppy, started training as an assistance dog, but her personality proved better suited to the hospitality industry,” says Julie Abramovic Kunes, public relations manager for the Fairmont Hotel, in Berkeley, California. Kunes’ Edie was hired by the Fairmont Pittsburgh Hotel in 2011, before making the career move west with her in 2017. A former shelter dog, Edie greets visitors as a community ambassador.

cue Dogs, is the largest national organization in Italy to train dogs and handlers for water rescue. Helicopters can often reach a swimmer in distress more quickly than a boat. The dog jumps out to circle the victim until they can grab her harness before swimming to shore or a human partner. Mas, the first certified water rescue operative recognized

by Italy, France and Switzerland port authorities and coast guards, went on to train her successors.

Bloodhounds are renowned for their super sniffers. Lou, a nine-year K9 veteran, on Pennsylvania’s West York Borough Police Department force, ultimately applied for retirement, passing the harness to Prince, a 3-month-old bloodhound. Prince was sworn in by District Judge Jennifer J.P. Clancy in her Spring Garden Township courtroom. The ceremony emphasizes a K9’s status in Dory, the first court support the community and within law enforcedog in California. ment. Paired with Officer Scott Musselman for eight months of training, the duo will work with the Missing Child Task Force.

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Human and animal organisms consist of a large number of cells which function electrically. Each cell has a voltage (an electric potential). If there is no voltage left in a cell it is no longer alive. All cells have a basic voltage which drops if a cell is damaged. Pulsed magnetic field therapy is able to raise the diseased cell’s voltage back to a healthy range. It raises the voltage by increasing oxygen utilization.

Unlike electrical forms of therapy and laser, pulsed magnetic waves are not stopped by clothing, hair or even bone. Consequently a patient need not disrobe and animals need not be shaven. The thickness of the body part is not a limiting factor. Nor is it necessary to moisten the skin or apply a conductive gel. There is no sensation during PEMF therapy and there is no need to touch the patient with the device. PEMF can penetrate almost any material. Hospitals use PEMF to accelerate the healing of patients with bone pins and plates.

Pulsed magnetic field therapy, PEMF, works through two different physiologic mechanisms. First, PEMF dilates blood and lymph vessels and consequently brings in more oxygen and nutrients to help repair damaged cells while at the same time it helps remove cellular waste and CO2. Secondly, pulse magnetic therapy actually “structures” the body’s water which allows the water to act as a “liquid crystal.” Liquid Natural Awakenings Magazine

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There are no contra-indications to pulsed magnetic therapy except in cases of hemorrhage. Unlike drug therapy there is no chance of overdosage. PEMF does not produce heat and therefore all implants can be treated.

PEMF will penetrate bandages and even casts.

PEMF therapy commonly takes no longer than 30 minutes, and the therapeutic effect of such treatment lasts from 4 to 12 hours, depending on the device used.

Treatment priority: 1 - Reduce pain and inflammation 2 - Stimulate the immune system 3 - Increase circulation of blood containing oxygen to help repair and regenerate damaged tissue

PEMF therapy is not new and has been a well accepted medical modality used in European hospitals and clinics for over 20 years. Elite athletes such as professional cyclists, and professional tennis players use PEMF as a way of recovering more rapidly from the grueling ordeals of their sport. The advanced form of pulsed magnetic therapy that I have found particularly effective on both myself and my patients is called “Bemer Therapy.”

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Chi Do - 7-8:30pm. Chi Do, based on Tai Chi, is a moving meditative practice. It will allow you to feel the flow of life force throughout your body while clearing the mind. It’s simple but powerful. $10.

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Yin Yoga Workshop - 7-9pm. Please join Lynn Baum for a relaxing and revitalizing Yin Yoga Workshop. $30. The MINDs Eye, 15300 21 Mile Road, MACOMB. Gundi Gerhardt 586-468-6463.

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Whole Meal Salads - Noon. Chef Val shows you all the possibilities to turn that ordinary lettuce salad in to a whole meal. During the demo many vegan, gluten free organic toppings will be shared and how to make your own low fat, healthy salad dressing. All recipes vegan, and gluten free. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. Space limited.

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Better Nutrition Now and for a Lifetime 5:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN, FirstLine Therapy Program Coordinator, will conduct a special 2-hour session for those interested in understanding how a customized lifestyle program can support better health & reduce disease risk. The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, Ste 100, CLARKSTON. RSVP 248-625-6677. See ad page 23.

How to Kick the Sugar Habit - 7-7:45pm. Coach Chelsea Duhaime will address the 3 major challenges people have when it comes to sugar and offer 7 ways to kick the habit, without giving up sweetness, so you can experience a total transformation that gives you your best body, your best moods and your best life ever. FREE. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS, RSVP 248-371-1400.

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Book Signing w/Dr. Partha Nandi - Come meet the Doctor in person. FREE. The MINDs Eye, 15300 21 Mile Road, MACOMB. Info: Gundi Gerhardt 586-468-6463. See details in NewsBrief page 8.

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Learn to live yoga everyday! We will show you how to live a happy life and manifest your life the way you want it. Our training is effective and simple. You will learn simple yoga, how to eat healthy for vibrancy and happiness, how to meditate and how to set realistic goals that you actually achieve. The measure of your yoga practice is determined by how it is affecting your life. Let us show you how to adjust it so it does.Our training is endorsed by international yoga teachers Mark Whitwell, Doug Swenson, Russill Paul and Bhagavan Das. See ad page 54.

Wednesday, September 20

House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley Info: Abby & Dave 248-556-0992 HouseofYoga.net

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Our teacher training program is endorse by international yoga teachers Mark whitwell and doug swenson. you will learn to become an authentic and sincere teacher of yoga. study with abby hoot, master teacher, in a safe and nurturing environment. Learn how to transmit the teachings of yoga to others in a sincere and authentic way. discover your voice as a real yoga teacher for real people. See ad page 54.

Begins Wednesday September 20

House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley Info: Abby & Dave - 248-556-0992 HouseofYoga.net or abby@HouseofYoga.net

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Plant-Based Cooking Class - 6:30-8pm. Advanced Transition: Batch Cooking. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and taste food samples as you learn ways to save time and money with batch cooking and menu planning plant-based meals. $35. Groves High School Staff Planning Lounge, 20500 W. 13 Mile Rd., BEVERLY HILLS. Jeremy 248-919-8726.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Pathways to Transformation - 11am-5pm. Come explore various pathways to open body, mind, & spirit to the infinite presence within us. We'll have speakers, workshops & vendors chosen especially for your health, growth & transformation. $5. Detroit Unity Temple, 17505 Second Ave., DETROIT. Gerri Stone 313-345-4848.

Back To School Health...and More! - Noon.

Join Natural Health Practitioner Corey Muzik as she discusses the how-to's of "fool proofing" back to school. Packing lunches, the healthiest food options for our kids, vaccinations, attention issues, hyperactivity, sleeping disturbances and more. For parents and kids. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. Space limited. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 39.

Meet "Chickpea & Bean" - 12:30-2pm. Join Marc and Kim Ramirez, as they share the benefits of plantbased nutrition. Marc, a former Wolverine football player, will give a powerful presentation about how a plant based diet saved his life. FREE. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

Drumming Circle - 4-6pm. Drum circles are an ancient tool that uses rhythm to promote healing, community and self-expression. All are welcome to join. $5. Detroit MMS, 2007 Roseland Ave., ROYAL OAK. 248-398-2247. See ad page 13.

Life Enrichment Center Healing Circle - 5-7pm.

Come join us in this positive, safe, healing space for people of all healing modalities as well as those curious to learn more about such modalities as we come together to share healing sessions. FREE. Life Enrichment Center, 2512 S. Dye Road, FLINT. Janice Walker 810-280-7640.

Goddess Awakening - 7-9pm. Join us in a night of celebration and sisterhood. Awaken and enhance the Divine Feminine within. Please bring your Goddess friends and share in this Divine experience.

Goddess attire is encouraged. $10. Detroit MMS, 2007 Roseland Ave., ROYAL OAK. 248-398-2247.

See ad page 13.

Davisburg Heritage Festival - Pancake breakfast, parade at noon, kids' games, historical demonstration and presentations, food and ice cream vendors.

Springfield Township Parks & Recreation, 12000 Davisburg Rd. DAVISBURG. Info: 248-846-6558.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Health & Wellness Day - 10am-2pm. Springfield Farmer's Market, 12000 Davisburg Rd., DAVISBURG. Info: 248-249-1592.

Dance of Mother Earth - 1-3:30pm. In this workshop we will be exploring the base chakra with ‘The Dance of Mother Earth.’ $20 Suggested Donation. Life Enrichment Center, 2512 S. Dye Road, FLINT. Janice Walker 810-280-7640. See ad page 54.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Meridian Stress Assessments - 4-7pm. Basic biocommunication mini-assessment to determine gluten sensitivity particularly related to wheat, whole wheat, and whole grains using ZYTO technologies. Gluten sensitivity testing will also include a quick look at the organs most commonly affected by gluten, such as your digestive system, sinuses and adrenal glands. FREE. Better Health, 33452 Van Dyke, STERLING HEIGHTS. Info/ RSVP: 586-884-6160. See ad page 39.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Yoga Nidra/Yoga of Sleep - 5:45-7pm. A powerful form of meditation that induces deep relaxation physically, mentally & emotionally. Also help boost problem solving, focus and creative thinking. One hour equals 4 hours of regular sleep. $15. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

to deepen, refine & get the most benefit from your practice through discussion, demonstration & movement. Yogis of all levels will benefit. $30. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 54.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

Foods that Help Combat Cancer - 6:30pm. Learn how certain foods have powerful healing benefits for your body including helping to combat cancer.

Chef Val will teach about plant based, whole foods that are both healing and also delicious. Foods featured in the demo will be, brown rice, miso and sea vegetable. All recipes vegan, and gluten free.

FREE. Better Health Store, 44427 Ann Arbor Rd., Ste E, PLYMOUTH. Space Limited. RSVP 734455-1440. See ad page 39.

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Friday, October 13

The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Suite 100, CLARKSTON. Across from DTE Energy Theatre on Sashabaw Road.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 248-797-1191.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

Foods that Help Combat Cancer - Noon. Learn how certain foods have powerful healing benefits for your body including helping to combat cancer. Chef Val will teach about plant based, whole foods that are both healing and also delicious. Foods featured in the demo will be, brown rice, miso and sea vegetable.

All recipes vegan, and gluten free. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. Space limited. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 39.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25

Dr. Doug Lisle, Ph.D. - 6:30-8:30pm. Getting Along Without Going Along. Understand the social pressure around your eating habits and their impact on your relationships Learn how to respond to questions about the challenges to your way $25. Seaholm High School, 2436 West Lincoln, BIRMINGHAM. Jeremy 248-919-8726.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

Harvest Holistic Fair - 10am-6pm. Come and shop for supplies, spiritual tools, or get some healing. We will have psychics, healers, readers and vendors that can help you on your journey. FREE. Huron Valley Recreation, Milford High School, HIGHLAND. Wendi Butler 248-676-8451.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

The Art of Alignment - 12-2pm. Strengthen the foundation of your practice and discover ways

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Redeemer Church, 2700 Waldon Rd, LAKE ORION. Tawnya 586-604-4074.

Yoga in the Park - 11am-Noon. Join us in downtown New Baltimore near the boat docks for an all level class. We are accepting food donations for St. Mary’s food pantry. Donation. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

Yin Yoga - 11:30am. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

Springfield Farmers’ Market - 10am-2pm. Thru Oct. 1st. 12000 Davisburg Rd, DAVISBURG. Info: 248-249-1592.

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.

Mindfulness & Meditation - 6-7pm - 3rd Sunday monthly. Left to itself the mind wanders through all kinds of thoughts, learn techniques to help you quiet the mind, lower stress and be more at peace.

Donation. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 54.

Basic Yoga w/Meditation - 6-7:15pm. $13 walk-in.

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

Breastfeeding Info/Support: La Leche League of Warren - 10:15 am. 1st Mondays. FREE. St. John-Mac.Hosp. Med.Educ.Ctr, 12000 E. 12 Mile.

Enter pkg lot @ Main Hosp. drive & bear L. Mtg in 1st bldg. on L. Aud.A. WARREN. Info: Ginny 586-940-1634.

Gentle Basic Yoga - 9:15-10:15am. $13 walk-in.

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

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 25.

La Leche League of Lake Orion - 10am. Daytime Series meeting: 3rd Monday. FREE. Christ the

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Yoga On The Green - 6:30-7:30pm. Thru 7/31 (no class 7/3). Yoga postures and breath-work in classes appropriate for all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced. FREE for Troy Historic Village (THS) members/$7 non. THS, 60 W. Wattles, TROY. RSVP advance 248-524-3570.

Healthy Mind & Body Basics - 7:15-8:30pm. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

Yoga for Everybody - 11am-Noon. Join us for this yoga class suitable for all levels, including those with limited mobility or healing from injury. great class for increased vitality. $15. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby & Dave 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

Tai Chi - 11:45am-12:45pm. Also Tue. Gentle class for those who need to start with slower movements.

The class increases as you progress. $10/class or drop-in $12. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 41.

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 29.

Chair Yoga - 1-2pm. Also Wed same time. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 54.

Yoga - 3-4:15pm. All fitness levels welcome, Bring own yoga mat. Certified Instructors. $10/class drop in fee $15. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 41.

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.

Barrobics - 9-10am. Also Wed 6:30pm. This class is designed to invigorate one during the midday, weather you are new to yoga or have been practicing yoga for years come join us. $10/class or drop-in fee of $15. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 41.

Unity of Farmington Hills, 32500 W. 13 Mile Rd., FARMINGTON HILLS. Info: Barbara Bryan, 248 478-5559.

Awareness Through Movement® - 6-6:45pm. Join us for gentle movement classes designed to help you move, feel & perform 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 248321-0358. See ad page 53.

Vinyasa Yoga - 6-7pm. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

Yoga - 6-7:15pm. All fitness levels welcome, bring own yoga mat. Certified Instructors. $10/class drop in fee $15. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 41.

Primal Integration Peer Group - 6-8:30pm - 4th Mon/monthly or 3rd Mon if holiday. An opportunity to experience primal integration in a welcoming, safe community. Some participants have been involved in primal for over 45 years. Donation.

Golden Fitness - 8-8:45am. Also Thur. Perfect classes for the mature body, good for balance, memory, flexibility, & stretch. $5/class or drop-in fee $6/class. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 41.

Basic Yoga - 9:15-10:15am. Also Thur. Works for any body. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-5638615. See ad page 54.

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 25.

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.

Gentle Yoga - 4:30-5:30pm. Designed with simpler poses that entail more stretching and deep breathing techniques, but you will still receive all the benefits of yoga. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 54.

Crazy Cheap Yoga (Vinyasa) - 5:30-6:30pm.

Crazy cheap yoga and exercise classes. Great for someone wanting to get started with yoga, as well as those who have practiced many years. $5.

Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd., SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400.

See ad page 24.

Pilates/Yoga Fusion - 5:45-6:45pm. A dynamic blend of Yoga with Pilates core work. Improve posture, reduce stress and transform your body. All levels welcomed. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 54.

Basic Flow Yoga - 6-7pm. Works for any body. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

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Tai Chi - 6:30-7:30pm. Gentle class for those who need to start with slower movements. The class increases as you progress. $10/class or drop-in $12. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 41.

Relaxing Guided Meditation - 6:30-9pm.

Completely renew both mind & body. $10 donation $10. TLC Center, 661 Broadway, DAVISBURG. Patrice Donnelly 248-382-7101.

Lyme Disease Support Group - 7pm. First Tuesday monthly. 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.

Aerial Yoga - 7-8pm. Experience the anti-gravity benefits of aerial yoga. Class size limited to 8. Please pre-register. $25. The Minds Eye, 15300 21 Mile Road, MACOMB. Gundi Gerhardt 586-468-6463.

See ad page 11.

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.

Midday Meditation - 1-1:15pm. Revitalize and quiet your mind with meditation. Join Julie Levinson, Vita yoga teacher, as she helps you relax and focus.

May also include Reiki. FREE. Vita Wellness Center at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, 6777 W. Maple Rd., WEST BLOOMFIELD. 248-325-3870.

Chair Yoga - 1-2pm. (Also Mon. same time). $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 54.

Yoga Midafternoon - 3-4pm. 8 classes for $80, great class for thoses parents/students with busy schedules, bring own yoga mat. $15 /class drop-in or $10/class for 8-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419.

See ad page 41.

Yoga/Pilates Fusion - 6-6:50pm. $13 walk-in.

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

Barrobics - 6:30-7:30pm. This class is designed to invigorate one during the midday, weather you are new to yoga or have been practicing yoga for years come join us. $10/class or drop-in fee of $15. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810358-1419. See ad page 41.

Effortless Meditation Class - 7pm-8pm. FREE meditation class open to all. Emphasis on using the breath as a tool for Effortless Meditation.

Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. Info: Denise Everheart 248-705-5004.

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.

Awareness Through Movement® - 11-11:45am.

Join us for gentle movement classes designed to help you move, feel & perform 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.

Aqua Gentle 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.

Yin Yoga - 7-8:15pm. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

Restorative Hatha Yoga - 7:30-8:30pm. Join us for this gentle hatha yoga class to help restore your energy and relax your body. soothing, gentle movements and calming meditation to help rejuvenate. suitable for all levels of ability. $15 House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby & Dave 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

Yin Yoga - 8:15-9:15pm. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586949-5515. See ad page 54.

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Basic Yoga - 9:15-10:15am. $13 walk-in.

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

Barrobics - 11:45am-12:45pm. Also Mon 9am.

Class is designed to stretch and tone ones body.

Great class for all ages. $10/class drop-in or $7/ class for 10-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 41.

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.

Tai Chi - 11:45am-12:45pm. Gentle class for those who need to start with slower movements. The class increases as you progress. $10/class or dropin $12. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 41.

Crazy Cheap Yoga/Slow Flow - 3:30-4:30pm.

Proper alignment and breath.Posture held longer build muscle & inner strength. Deepen peace,build confidence,flexibility & balance~Lisa Johnson $5.

Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd., SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400.

See ad page 24.

Try NIA Exercise for Free - 4:30-5:30pm.

Experience the joy of movement with Non-Impact Aerobics. Energizing, yet stress-reducing exercise to music. Move at your own level. First class free.

FREE. Auburn Hills Community Center, 1827 N. Squirrel Rd., AUBURN HILLS. Stacey 248-7376856.

Kundalini Yoga & Gongs - 5:30-6:30pm. Primary tools of asana, breath, & meditation. Activate life force. Simple exercise, mantra, & mudra. Relax, let go with sound of gongs. $5. Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 24.

Hot Yoga - 5:45-6:45pm. Room is heated to 95 degrees for this vigorous flow, which helps loosens up muscles and tendons and allowing deeper, longer

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more effective movement. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

Ashtanga Yoga - 6-7pm. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous – 6pm.

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

Based on the twelve steps of AA. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. FREE. Saint John Health System, Oakland Hospital, 27351 Dequindre Rd, MADISON HEIGHTS. Contact Grace 586-808-2148.

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.

Community Group Meditation - 7:15-7:45pm.

Community Meditation Twin Heart. A powerful guided group meditation. You will feel relaxed and stress free. Donation. The MINDs Eye, 15300 21 Mile Road, MACOMB. Gundi Gerhardt 586-4686463. See ad page 11.

La Leche League of Lake Orion - 7:30pm. 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.

Dosha Balancing Hatha Yoga - 7:45-8:45pm.

Based on ayurvedic principles and the dosha. hatha yoga postures, pranayama and meditation to seasonally balance the body, mind and energy. $15.

House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby & Dave 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

Yoga - 9-10:15am. All fitness levels welcome, Bring own yoga mat. Certified Instructors. $15 /class dropin or $10/class for 8-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 41.

Restorative Yoga - 5:45-7pm. 2nd & 4th Fridays. $14. Santosha 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.

Vinyasa Yoga - 6-:15. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

Emotions Anonymous - 7-8:30pm. The only

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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.

Mindfulness & Meditation - 7:30-8:30pm - 1st Friday of the month. Left to itself the mind wanders through all kinds of thoughts, learn techniques to help you quiet the mind, lower stress and be more at peace. Donation. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 54.

Kids Yoga. - 11:15am-Noon (2nd & 4th Sat). A gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support while receiving all the benefits of yoga. Everyone is welcomed. $10. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

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Chair Yoga - 1:15-2am. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. 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 church), 3882 Highland Road, WATERFORD TOWNSHIP. 248-277-0628.

Vinyasa Yoga - 9-10am. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

Shelby Farmers Market - 9am-2pm. Fresh produce, plants, honey, maple syrup and more! New this year - a specialty food truck onsite each week!

Plus, special events & music, too. FREE. Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke, SHELBY TOWNSHIP. Mary Anne Demo 586-943-5785.

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 25.

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

Gentle Basic Yoga - 10:15-11:15am. $13 walk-in.

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

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

Kids Yoga! - 11:15am-12pm - 2nd & 4th weeks. $10. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

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Metro Detroit Vegan Diners - 6-8:30pm. 2nd Sat. each month. Join us for dining each month at veganfriendly restaurants in the METRO DETROIT area. Meet, dine and socialize with like-minded people. FREE to meetup group members. Organizer 248-703-2697.

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE

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

ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE

Chinese Health Clinic • 248-276-8880 Hailan Sun, MD (China) Dipl. Ac 3075 E. Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills CHealthClinic.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 35.

JING FEI HUANG, CAC, OMD

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

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 L a s e r & Tr a d i t i o n a l 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 inside front cover.

Less is only more where more is no good. ~Frank Lloyd Wright ALLERGY TREATMENT NEW LIFE ALLERGY TREATMENT CENTER

Terry Robinson, RPN, Natural Therapist Advanced NAET Practitioner 725 S. Adams Rd., Ste. 185, Birmingham 248-792-2229 • NewLifeAllergy.com Computerized sensitivity testing and Natural Allergy Treatments. Certified in NAET with 16 years of experience. Specializing in environmental allergies, food allergies/sensitivities, digestive issues, skin problems, headaches, fatigue and Candida.

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 19, 21 & 23.

BODYWORK

MICHIGAN ORIENTAL MEDICINE

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

Providing acupuncture and herbal medicine to optimize your health and wellness. Specializing in pain management, sports injuries, women’s health, immune support, insomnia, and stress management.

A process that releases restrictions in the connective tissue of the body, bringing the body into more smoothly functioning relationships, while reducing aches, pains and creating feelings of health and wellbeing.

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

Brad Stone SI Practitioner 2425 West Silver Lake Rd, Fenton 810-516-4337

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Mark Rogers has over 20 years of bodywork experience, treating clients with with all sorts of aches and pains. He specializes in clinically based treatments focused on assessment and treatment of postural distortions designed to balance your body so you can live pain free. Try his unique approach and feel the difference! See ad page 13.

CHIROPRACTIC WILLS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Jason Wills • Dr. Heather Wills 101 South St., Ortonville • 248-922-9888 WillsFamilyChiropractic.com Wide range in care choices, from low force adjusting techniques to traditional Chiropractic. We specialize in Applied Kinesiology, a technique not widely found in North Oakland, that assesses the functionality of each individual. See ad page 25.

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.

We are not victims of aging, sickness and death.

These are part of the scenery, not the seer, who is immune to any form of change.

This seer is the spirit, the expression of eternal being. ~Deepak Chopra September 2017

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COUNSELING/THERAPY ANAHID LISA DERBABIAN, LPC

Create The Life You’re Meant To Live 901 Wilshire, Suite 500, Troy 248-202-0583 • www.HelpMeToHeal.com Transform your life this year!

Through deep counseling, free yourself from the past and move forward with purpose and passion in creating the life you are meant to live! We accept BC/BS, BCN, HAP (PPO), and private pay.

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SPIRITUAL SERVICES, PC Christine & Joe Elwart • 248-545-8510 2007 Roseland, Royal Oak PsychologicalAndSpiritualServices.com

Complementary therapy approaches and techniques, to help unearth longstanding behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. See ad page 13.

SUE SHOHA DDS BIO DENTISTRY

RHYTHM IN BALANCE

Stefanie Kullmann, LCMT RhythmInBalance.com • 313-355-0871 Inside Red Lotus Yoga, Rochester Hills Inside The MIND’s Eye, Macomb CranioSacral Therapy, Thai Yoga Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Reflexology, Reiki ~ meeting your relaxation needs at your comfort level.

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GUIDED TOUCH • DENAE TAIT

Kathy uses the light touch commonly associated with Craniosacral Therapy in combination with manual therapy techniques to help each person achieve their optimum health. Those dealing with headaches, jaw and back pain, and chronic disorders such as fibromyalgia, SAD, inflammatory conditions, anxiety and depression find long-term benefits from regular sessions. See ad inside front cover.

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.

HPS ADVANCED DENTAL CARE, PC Heather Pranzarone Stratton, DDS 4741 24 Mile Rd., Ste. C, Shelby Township 248-652-0024 • HPSDental.com

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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

REGIANI HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTER JAYA’S HEALING BODYWORK

Advanced Cranial Sacral Therapy (ACST) Rochester • 248-464-2049 JayasBodywork.com Your ACST session includes relieving restrictions within the organs, some scar tissue release, some massage, reflexology, meridian and acupressure work. Relax your neck and restore your body’s rhythm. Children benefit too.

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 p e r i o d o n t a l t h e r a p y, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign & whitening. Founding member IAOMT and IABDM. See ads pages 16 & inside back cover.

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DIGESTIVE HEALTH THEDIGESTIONDOCTOR.COM

1178 S. Lapeer Rd, Lapeer (inside Katie’s Spa) 810-664-2727

CranioSacral Therapy and more. Combining several techniques to create a unique healing experience for your individual needs.

Myofascial, Kinesiology, Emotion Code and more to relieve pain and stress.

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 27.

Kathy Paholsky, PhD 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com • 248-844-1414

DENTISTRY

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

50 West Big Beaver, Suite 120 Bloomfield Hills • 248-648-3660 BioDentistryMI.com

Dr. Christine Kaczmar 47729 Van Dyke Ave. • Shelby Township 586-685-2222

Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans. ~John Lennon EDUCATION / TRAINING HOLISTIC EDUCATION & SERVICES

The Carter Institute for Natural Health Studies NaturalHealthClass.org 805-625-2571 YOU be the expert - the one in demand! Learn a new career or add credentials to a n e x i s t i n g c a r e e r.

Accredited distance learning for the discriminating natural health professional. The Carter Institute for Natural Health Studies.

ESSENTIAL OILS YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Marilyn York • 877-436-2299 Independent Distributor # 489656 MyYL.com/NaturalHealth4U.com

Essential Oils – Revered for thousands of years for their naturally-enhancing support of body, mind, and spirit.

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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.

Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity and strength. ~Betty Friedan FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

THE DOWNING CLINIC

Laura Kovalcik, DO, FACOI 5715 Bella Rose, Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com Integrative Internal Medicine practice owned by BoardCertified 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 Internal Medicine, natural treatments for menopause and andropause symptoms, Osteoporosis, cholesterol management, Candida, Fibromyalgia. See ads pg 19, 21 & 23.

LONGEVITY HEALTH INSTITUTE Madison Heights • 248-548-3060 Rochester Hills • 248-289-6643 LongevityHealthInstituteInc.com LewerenzMedicalCenter.com

A Functional, Regenerative Holistic Medical Approach.

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

FUNDAMENTAL HEALING, P.C.

Gretchen Perry, FNP-BC, NP-C 29829 Telegraph Rd., Southfield Fundamental-Healing.com • 248-601-0234 Functional Medicine for all ages, delivered in the home or office that treats the root cause of disease in the least invasive, most natural way possible. See ad page 12.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE ANN Y. BURTON, M.D.

Integrative Medicine Specialist 12741 S. Saginaw, Ste 402, Grand Blanc AYBurtonMD.com Fully licensed MD physician with training in natural treatments, herbal medicine, nutrition, thyroid and bioidentical hormone therapy, integrative oncology, organic acid testing, hair analysis, lyme disease, autism spectrum and allergy treatment. See ad page 47.

Catherine A. Waller, MD Pamela Thomas PA-C Dr. Alexa Schneider, PhD, PsyD, ND, RN, FNP 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. Patients tell us we give the most comprehensive evaluation they’ve ever had. (having 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 front cover.

MASSAGE THERAPY VICKIE EVANS, CMT

The Downing Clinic 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com Certified in massage and in Bowen therapy. Provides combination of therapies as needed or requested by patients. See ads pg 19, 21 & 23.

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

At the Restorative Medicine Center we utilize cuttingedge diagnostic testing and provide innovative treatments for chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and autoimmune disorders by identifying and treating the root cause. We also specialize in mold illness, chronic infections, metabolic syndrome, and severe food and environmental allergies.

CUTLER INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 31350 Telegraph Rd., Bingham Farms 248-663-0165 CutlerIntegrativeMedicine.com

See ad page 5.

WALLER WELLNESS CENTER

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.

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MEDICAL INTUITION BECKY STEVENS

Holistic Alternatives, LLC 38245 Mound Rd., Bldg E Sterling Heights • 586-294-6540

Safe, effective options utilizing medical intuition to assess the root cause of disease or dysfunction in the body.

Also herbal, homeopathic, JMT and vibropathic remedies. Physician testimonials available.

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MEDIATION SERVICES DR. BARLOW • 248-438-8254

Professional Mediation Services 31800 Northwestern Hwy., Ste 340 Farmington Hills • DrLBarlow.com Affordable and confidential family, divorce and postdivorce out of court settlements by mediation.

A neutral third-party to help reach a fair and equitable settlement. Evening and weekend appointments.

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.

SOULFUL HEALING, LLC

Heidi McMeekin, LPC, Mind-Body Healer Grand Blanc/Flint area • 810-208-2487 SoulfulHealingLLC.com Soulful Healing offers mindbody healing and coaching to help you achieve all of your health and wellness goals! Weight loss, fitness, stress management. Call for info. 810-208-2487.

MOLD TESTING & REMEDIATION MOLDPRO

MoldPro is the only mold remediation company in Southeast Michigan that offers chemical-free mold remediation and other chemical-free services, along with independent lab air testing since 2011. See ad page 18.

BIBLICAL HEALTH

MIND/BODY HEALING 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.

LIFE COACHING & REIKI

Billie Tobin, LLC 5745 W. Maple Rd, Ste 207, W. Bloomfield 248-789-1980 • PsychicBillie.com Billie is Board Certified in Holistic Alternative Psychology and a Reiki Master. She integrates her intuitive ability to heal the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual make-up.

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Vi t a m i n s , h e r b s , homeopathy, essential oils, body care, books, organic natural foods and natural grocery, glutenfree, non-gmo, Amish est.

1974 meats, eggs, & fresh turkeys live healthy • buy local for the holidays.

P e r s o n a li z e d s e r v ic e , knowledgeable staff, special orders, and supplement savings card available. Like us on Facebook! Open Mon-Thurs 10-7, Fri/Sat 10-6, closed Sunday.

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They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. ~Andy Warhol

LUCKY’S NATURAL FOODS, LLC

Live healthy, buy local - since 1974 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion Historic Business District • 248-693-1209 LuckysNaturalFoods.com

Hilda Lauderman, Ph.D, RN, NMD Serving East Michigan • 810-503-4056 ”Dr. Hilda” offers programs using natural approaches to help with conditions including nutrition, thyroid function, osteoporosis and more. L e a r n w h a t a Naturopathic Medical Doctor with over 30 years' experience as a registered nurse can do for you. Call for more information. See ad page 14.

NUTRITION/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.

Aging has a wonderful beauty and we should have respect for that. ~Eartha Kitt

ADVANCED NUTRITIONAL SOLUTIONS

Lee Rossano, CNC • 248-652-4160 1444 W. Silverbell Rd., Lake Orion WhySuffer.NET Lee Rossano, C.N.C, has been helping individuals and families achieve optimal health for 15 years.

Lee thrives on finding the cause of symptoms using high tech computerized Biofeedback programs, nutrition, homeopathy, enzyme therapy and more.

Why suffer when you can feel great? See ad page 31.

Take care of all your memories for you cannot relive them. ~Bob Dylan ORGANIC HAIR COLORING FARRELL REIS HAIRDRESSERS 2838 W. Maple Rd., Troy (inside Antoine's Salon) 248-646-1066 • FarrellReis.com

100% Organic color; ammonia, PPD and formaldehyde-free. Fashion colors using certified organic extracts and natural ingredients. Organic Keratin Smoothing and Nayo hair coloring systems. 20% off with this ad. See ad page 7.

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 10.

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OXYGEN/HYPERBARICS LONGEVITY HEALTH INSTITUTE Madison Heights • 248-548-3060 Rochester Hills • 248-289-6643 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.

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 41.

PSYCHOTHERAPY GERALD E SNOOK MA, LLP

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

EMDR, EFT, and Dual Brain Psychology are all advanced therapy techniques that allow individuals to work through negative feelings and patterns. The end result is more balance, a healthier perspective, and more enjoyment and satisfaction. 20 plus years’ experience of treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, emotional and relationship issues. See ad inside front cover.

MADELEINE SEGUIN MA, LPC

Stars of Wellness Counseling • 586-262-4153 44056 Mound Rd, Ste 105, Sterling Heights StarsofWellness.com By working to optimize strengths, we uncover and deconstruct the challenges that keep you from feeling well, while reconstructing your more empowered and natural self. Individuals, Couples, LGBTQ.

935 Baldwin Rd., Lapeer 810-358-1419 • KMAI.net

Chiropractic

CARE Plus: Mindfulness Fermented Foods Bone-Density Exercises Flouride and Pets and so much more!

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950 E. Maple Rd., Ste 210, Birmingham Julian Myftiu • 248-996-0353 1Massage4U.com Trained in Italy under Master Reflexologies, Specialize in Tui Na (Chinese) Massage and highly experienced in Shiatsu, Myofascial Release, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Therapeutic Touch. Lipomassage by Endermology.

He is certified Tai Chi Chuan instructor in Venice,

Adult enrichment classes in Yoga, Kick-fit and Women’s self-defense. Traditional TaeKwon-Do training for ages 5 through seniors. Visit website for class schedule and offering. See ad page 41.

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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.

REGISTERED DIETICIAN WALLER WELLNESS CENTER

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

See ad inside front cover.

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REIKI

YOGA Santosha (Sanskrit): Contentment, peace, gratitude

The Art of Alignment Saturday, September 30 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Call us for details!

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

586-949-5515 48774 Gratiot Ave. Chesterfield MI 48051

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PURE & SIMPLE REIKI, LLC

Janice Walker, CMRM • 810-280-7640 jkwalker58@comcast.net PureandSimpleReiki.weebly.com Janice is the first Certified Medical Reiki ™ Master in the state of Michigan.

Offering Reiki for relaxation, healing, and support in Genesee County and surrounding areas.

LAURIE BUECHE, RP, IARP

Reiki for Pets and People 2442 East Maple Ave., Ste 102, Flint laurbueche@yahoo.com • 734-429-0818

LONGEVITY HEALTH INSTITUTE Weight Loss & Nutritional Counseling Madison Heights • 248-548-3060 Rochester Hills • 248-289-6643

Victoria Robinson, BSc Psychology, MS Sports Psychology, ISSA Sports Nutrition. HCG, successful diet plans, food sensitivity and food allergy guidance, diet specific weight loss protocols, sports nutrition, Physician-based programs.

PROFILE WEIGHT LOSS

Charlyce Walsh, RN, BSAH, NP 248-792-5168 • ProfileWeightLoss.com

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

Do you or your pet experience anxiety, pain, or other dis-ease? Laurie offers reiki for pets and people.

Distant/remote sessions also available. Special pricing with this ad.

(just south of 22 Mile Road)

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The most important

pieces of equipment you need for doing yoga are your body and your mind. ~Rodney Yee

ROLFING KATHLEEN STRAUCH

Certified Advanced Rolfer® The Downing Clinic 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com Kathleen has over 25 years of Rolfing experience and uses her skills to increase motion and reduce pain for her patients.Rolfing® Structural Integration or SI, is a system of bringing the human body back into proper alignment through education and deep soft tissue manipulation. See ads pg 19, 21 & 23.

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 a r e s o e ff e c t i v e t h a t physicians, chiropractors and even other physical therapists refer their most difficult cases to us. See ad page 15.

Yoga is a way to freedom.

By its constant practice, we can free ourselves from fear, anguish and loneliness. ~Indra Devi YOGA HOUSE OF YOGA

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

See calendar ads page 45.

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