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id you notice something different when you picked up your copy of our magazine this month? If not, take another look at our cover and see if you can spot our new look.

After being unveiled in Florida’s Collier/ Lee edition that serves Naples and Fort Myers—the first of our family of Natural Awakenings magazines that has grown to encompass 85 U.S. cities, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic—in July, the new logo and cover design will now appear in all editions starting this month. Our website is also undergoing changes to incorporate the new look.

Other design elements are expected to be refreshed in the near future to align with the evolution of the national content already underway. These plans were announced at the Natural Awakenings’ Publishers Conference in Orlando this May. Sharon Bruckman, CEO, founder of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation and publisher of the Naples/Fort Myers edition explains: “We’ve kept up with new, cutting-edge trends and developments in all areas of sustainable, healthy living through the years," she says, "so it’s only natural for our look to also evolve. The new cover format enables us to highlight more of the content offered inside the magazine.

The changes also reflect the success of our mission in supporting the presence and growth of the natural living movement to the point where it’s beneficially influencing mainstream media content.”

Launched by Bruckman with a single magazine in 1994, Natural Awakenings is now one of the largest, free, local, healthy lifestyle publications worldwide, serving approximately 3.5 million readers each month.

We'd love to hear how you like this new cover format. Watch for other styling changes to be implemented within the magazine soon.

This month, in honor of Chiropractic Health Month, we're pleased to bring you our Healing Ways department feature, "Choosing a Chiropractor." In addition to tips we also have a guide, of sorts, explaining some of the various chiropractic modalities. And there's much more, including Building Better Bones, to help you live a healthy and happy lifestyle.

You'll also find News, Spotlights, advertising and listings in the calendar for an abundance of events taking place here in East Michigan over the next couple of months. Check them out and attend as many as possible. There's a lot going on!

We're already working on next month too, when we'll be tackling Diabetes prevention and reversal, stretching modalities, silent retreats and more.

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Biofeedback Study in Wixom Wellness Center Seeks Adult Participants

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erdurous Me Wellness Center in Wixom seeks men and women ages 25 to 55 with anxiety, stress or long-term weight-loss issues for a research study. The purpose of the study is to track autonomic functions (such as pulse and breathing) electronically and assess how participants process daily activities beyond their control when using biofeedback tools and technology.

The study measures participants’ response to various situations over four to six weeks. To be considered for inclusion in this trial, please complete the questionnaire at VerdurousMe.com/biotrial by October 23. Before selection, potential participants must also attend a free informational workshop on biofeedback on Monday, October 23, at 7 p.m. at Verdurous Me Wellness Center. If an individual qualifies for the trial, study-related biofeedback sessions will be provided free of charge.

Verdurous Me Wellness Center is located at 49881 Grand River Ave., Wixom. For more information, contact Reina Brouwers, Holistic Nutrition Practitioner, at 248-229-4016 or visit VerdurousMe.com/biofeedback.

Plant-Based Nutrition for Health PBNSG 'Doctors Teaching Doctors' Seminar Announced

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n December 7 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Robert Breakey, Chairman of the Board and Head of the Family Medicine Division of IHA in Ann Arbor; Caroline Trapp, D.N.P, nurse practitioner specializing in the care of people with diabetes; Dr. Elizabeth Swenor, who leads the Functional and Lifestyle Medicine Department at the Center for Integrative Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital System and Dr. Joel Kahn, a practicing cardiologist who is on the faculty at Wayne State Medical School and lectures throughout the country; in conjunction with Plant Based Nutrition Support Group (PBNSG); will be leading the "Plant-Based Nutrition for Health" seminar in Birmingham.

PBNSG is currently seeking to create a list of doctors interested in attending the seminar. CME credit is pending.

"Doctors who attend will learn how a plant-based diet can help their patients prevent, arrest and in many cases even reverse our nation's leading causes of disability and early death," explains Paul Chatlin, founder and chairman of PBNSG. " The 'Standard American Diet' is largely responsible for the epidemic of chronic diseases that we are experiencing in America including obesity, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, heart disease, Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis and several cancers. The good news is that, with some straightforward lifestyle changes, all of these illnesses are largely preventable; and many are even reversible. " "By empowering patients and helping them to address the root cause of chronic illness," he says, "we can truly make a difference in their lives while at the same time lowering health care costs, improving their experience of care and greatly enhancing quality outcomes."

Interested doctors should send name, e-mail address and phone number to Paul Chatlin at Paul@pbnsg.org. For more information on the Plant Based Nutrition Support Group, this event, the doctors involved in the seminar or to view an introductory video, visit PBNSG.org/doctors-teaching-doctors.

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newsbriefs 50+ Senior Expo in Rochester Proceeds To Benefit OPC Meals On Wheels

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he Older Persons’ Commission (OPC) 50+ Senior Expo is an event that will offer a wealth of information, resources, education and fun for adults 50 years of age and older, care givers, friends and family. The OPC is partnering with the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce (RRC) for the Expo slated for Wednesday, October 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Older Person's Commission in Rochester. Expo proceeds will benefit the OPC Meals on Wheels program in NE Oakland County.

The event is FREE and open to the public. More than 75 exhibitors will be in attendance with information on senior housing, consumer products and services, travel, nutrition, health screenings, plus pickleball and art demonstrations, door prizes, refreshments, food trucks and free parking.

While the focus of the Senior Expo is on addressing the needs of those 50 and older, the event is also a valuable resource for caregivers and residents of all ages facing health issues or needing information and assistance. Information will be available on home health care, Medicare and Medicaid benefits, physical wellness and more.

American House is the presenting sponsor. Silver Sponsors include Henry Ford Health System, Oakmont Senior Communities, Rochester Advanced Dentistry, Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care and Bellbrook St. Joseph Mercy Senior Communities. Alivity Care Advocates is sponsoring the free shuttle from St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Road, Rochester.

OPC is dedicated to the physical, intellectual and emotional well-being of Rochester, Rochester Hills and Oakland Township residents who are 50+.

In addition to “Meals on Wheels,” the OPC offers many resources through its Health and Wellness Department, Adult Day Services, support groups and much more. All of the services offered by the OPC are designed to help individuals 50 and older age in place, stay connected to the community around them and maintain their independence.

The Older Person's Commission 50+ Senior Expo is at 650 Letica Dr., Rochester.

For more information, call 248-656-1403, ext. 0, visit OPCSeniorCenter.org or become a fan on facebook.

Reflexology Master Celebrates 10 Years in Birmingham

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rained in reflexology in Italy, Julian Myftiu, certified massage therapist, is celebrating 10 years at 1MASSAGE4U in Birmingham. Reflexology, based on ancient Chinese therapy, involves manipulation of specific areas of the body - primarily in the Julian Myftiu feet, hands and ears that correspond to other parts of the body.

“Reflexology works on the body’s energy flow to stimulate self-healing and maintain balance in physical function,” he explains. “It is used to reduce pain, increase relaxation and stimulate circulation of blood and lymphatic fluids. It is especially useful in stress-related illness and emotional disorders.”

In addition to his experience in reflexology, Myftiu is an expert practitioner in Tui Na (Chinese) massage and highly experienced in shiatsu, myofascial release, Swedish massage, deep tissue massage and therapeutic touch. He is a member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals, American Therapeutic Association and Massage Alliance of Southeastern Michigan.

1MASSAGE4U is located at 950 E. Maple Rd., Ste. 210, Birmingham. For more information, call Julian Myftiu at 248-996-0353, email him at 1MASSAGE4U@gmail.com or visit his website: 1MASSAGE4U.com. See ad page 53.

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Fitness and Yoga Studio Opens In Brighton

eboot Your Base Chakra is a brand-new full-day retreat that will be led by Janice Walker on Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to being a Chakradance facilitator, Walker is a reiki master.

“Besides the usual fabulous music, guided movement meditations and mandala art found in all Chakradance workshops, this event will Janice Walker help you reconnect with the forgotten wisdom of your body. You will learn powerful techniques for building communication with your body,” Walker says. “You will learn tools for grounding your energy and becoming more present in the now as well as how to release blocked energy you are holding in your body. You will meet your power animal and learn to trust your own inner instincts.”

The cost is $80, and participation is limited to 12 people.

wner Kelli McMullen is pleased to announce the September opening of her fitness and yoga studio, The Space. The new facility is located in Green Oak Village Place, Brighton.

“The Space Fitness and Yoga Studio is unique in its focus on empowerment, helping people find change within themselves, allowing people to be who they are and letting them know they are enough,” says McMullen.

“I have gained a large following in southeast Michigan through my unique style and belief that we can change the world by allowing each person to let their individual light shine. With that said, you will find me edgy and my energy is off the charts. You’ll leave one of my yoga classes feeling like you just had a therapy session, heard an inspirational speech and got a workout all in the same 60 minutes!”

Seven types of classes are offered, lasting 60 or 75 minutes.

“Child care and showers are provided to make classes as accessible as possible,” adds McMullen.

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TÜN, a bioenergetics company based in Troy who offers customized health recommendations in the Detroit area, will be hosting three screenings of the newly produced movie Just One Drop. On Wednesday November 1 at 7:30 p.m. a showing is planned at Goodrich Quality 16 in Ann Arbor; and on Wednesday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. a showing will be held at the AMC Theatre in Madison Heights

"According to the information we have about the film," says Greg Quante, co-founder of ATÜN. "Just One Drop tells the little-known story of homeopathy, the most controversial system of medicine ever invented. The purpose is to generate conversation around the topic of Homeopathy and our goal is to answer any questions that people might have after the film is over. We will have additional information available at the screenings."

Homeopathy is a specific form of medicine that uses minute doses of a highly diluted substance, stimulating the body to cure itself.

"To many, homeopathy seems implausible," continues Quante. "As the film explains, some fear it is purely a placebo effect; or worse, a form of deception or quackery. Yet, homeopathy has been around for centuries and is used by millions worldwide. The film explores the controversy, dispels myths and misconceptions, and asks whether or not homeopathy has been given a fair shake."

Tickets for the showing of Just One Drop are $12 each. They are available online only, and must be purchased/reserved in advance at Gathr.us/films/justone-drop. A introductory video trailer is available on the website as well. Ticket sales are not permitted at the theatre.

"In order for each screening to take place," says Quante, "a certain number of tickets must be reserved. However, if you purchase/reserve a ticket and the movie doesn’t show due to lack of ticket sales, you will not be charged. Tell everyone you know about the movie and watch the video trailer!"

The Goodrich Quality 16 is located at 3686 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor. Screening is at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1.

For tickets, more information, to view the video trailer or to check future schedules, visit Gathr.us/films/just-one-drop or contact an ATÜN team member at 248-379-9729. See ad page 7.

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5th Annual Fall Holistic Expo

The Safer Halloween Movement

Ypsilanti Event to Help Support Southfield's Kids Kicking Cancer.org

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he largest indoor event balancing, to name just a of its kind in Michigan, few. the 5th Annual Fall Holistic In addition, low rates for intuitive readings will Expo, hosted by Intuitives allow attendees to samInteractive, will be held at ple a variety of readers in the Eastern Michigan Stutwo "Reader Rooms," with dent Center in Ypsilanti on concierge service and no Saturday, October 14 from interruptions. There will 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on be mediums, card readers Sunday, October 15 from and intuitive & channeled 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will readings, as well as many be over 100 exhibitors from around the Midwest.

Masseuse/Reexologist unique types of specialized services. Prices for services The event is donating Rob Meyer-Kukan vary. $1 of every adult daily ticket Ten presentations held over the two purchased to support Southfield's Kids day event are all free with expo admisKicking Cancer (KKC). KKC teaches sion.

The popular gallery readings take meditation, mindfulness and martial place twice a day.

Other free presentaarts to kids dealing with chronic/fatal tions include For the Love of Angels, illnesses. Visit KidsKickingCancer.org Those seeking better health can Medical Intuition and Gong-ing for shop an extensive variety of the latest Mother Earth. holistic health products and experience Admission: $10 daily/$15 weekend pass integrative bodywork from healers using includes free parking. Student/child prica wide range of modalities, at afford- es available. Eastern Michigan University able introductory fees: Reiki & other Student Center is at 900 Oakwood St., energy work, reflexology, ThetaHealing, Ypsilanti. Visit HolisticPsychicExpo.com BEMER, polarity therapy and chakra for more information or see ad page 35.

Halloween can be safe, economical and eco-friendly fun. Crusader costumes remain popular this year, but with a tutu twist. Avoid long skirts or capes that can trip up children and instead recycle a princess tulle skirt from a thrift shop into a shorter frock.

T-shirt tops with a superhero logo plus a painted cardboard headpiece transforms kids into do-gooders. Homemade natural face paints are another alternative Treats should also be eco-friendly.

Equal Exchange offers fair trade, organic and kosher low-fat chocolates from crops grown by small farmers in the Dominican Republic and Peru, shipped in a quantity big enough to split the cost with friends (Shop.

EqualExchange.coop/chocolate. html). Nut-free, homemade trail mix, wrapped in eco-friendly tissue paper or a square of cloth tied shut, provides a welcome change from sweets.

The Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) organization has launched the Teal Pumpkin Project. Place a downloadable sign in a window to announce that non-food, Earth-friendly treats are offered at the house for kids with allergies or food sensitivities (Tinyurl.com/TealHalloweenPumpkins).

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Resveratrol May Walking Reduces Symptoms of Dementia Help Eye Health

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leven counties in New York instituted restrictions on trans fatty acids in restaurants in 2007. Researchers from Yale University School of Medicine used data from the New York State Department of Health statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System and U.S. Census population estimates to determine the impact of these restrictions on the health of the community; they compared the 11 counties that had the restrictions to 25 counties without them. The scientists concluded that hospital heart attack admissions were significantly lower for the 11 counties with the restrictions.

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esveratrol is a natural substance found in grapes, peanuts, blueberries and other foods that’s known for its heart-protective nature. Researchers believe it may also help promote eye health, including prevention of glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration, but not much is known about its presence in the eyes.

Scientists from Tongji Medical College, in China, set out to measure the concentration of transresveratrol in the eyes after oral supplementation.

Three daily doses of Longevinex, an oral trans-resveratrol-based capsule supplement, was administered to 35 adults prior to eye surgery on one of their eyes, and tissue samples of the conjunctiva, aqueous humor and vitreous humor were taken. Researchers measured the tissues for resveratrol concentration to determine how much of the supplement penetrated the eyes. Resveratrol metabolites were detected in the conjunctiva of 25 of the eyes, indicating that the beneficial substance does pass through the brain.

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study from the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, examined the impact of regular walking on people with vascular cognitive impairment, the secondmost common form of dementia. The ailment occurs when blood vessels become damaged by cardiovascular disease, impeding good blood circulation and making the brain work harder.

The researchers scanned the brains and conducted computerized decision-making and attention tests on 38 people with mild, early forms of vascular cognitive impairment. Half of the subjects were asked to participate in supervised, one-hour walking sessions three times per week for a six-month period. The remaining subjects did not walk.

After six months, the walking group showed improvements in both blood pressure and brain function, with their brains requiring less effort during the decision-making and attention tests.

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esearchers from the Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, in New York City, studied the impact of music therapy on 60 patients that had undergone spinal fusion surgery. Half received a 30-minute music therapy session, along with standard postoperative care, within 72 hours of surgery.

The other half received only standard care.

The scientists used the visual analog scale to measure pain before and after music therapy in both groups concurrently. The patients receiving music therapy experienced average pain level reductions from 6.2 to 5.09, while the control group averaged slight increases in pain, from 5.2 to 5.87.

“The degree of change in the music group is notable for having been achieved by non-pharmacologic means, with little chance of adverse effects,” explains Center Director and study co-author Joanne Loewy.

“Pain is subjective and personal, and warrants an individualized approach to care. Certified, licensed music therapists can tailor treatment to each patient’s musical preferences and address their pain level.”

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esearchers from the Creighton University School of Nursing, in Omaha, Nebraska, studied 2,303 healthy postmenopausal women to determine whether a link between vitamin D and cancer existed. The treatment group comprised 1,156 women receiving 2,000 International Units (IU) of vitamin D3 and 1,500 milligrams of calcium per day for four years. The 1,147 women in the control group received placebos for the same duration.

Within the study timeframe, 64 women from the placebo group were diagnosed with some form of cancer, while only 49 subjects from the treatment group faced a cancer diagnosis. This represents a small, but significant reduction in the cancer rate for those taking vitamin D3. Further analyses of the levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the blood revealed that the women that developed cancer had substantially lower levels of this vitamin than the subjects that remained healthy.

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pirulina platensis, a single-celled blue-green algae used in supplements, is often taken for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. A new study from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, in Iran, tested the efficacy of spirulina supplementation on the body mass index (BMI), weight and cholesterol levels of 64 obese adults between the ages of 20 and 50.

Subjects were divided into intervention and placebo groups. The intervention group took twice-daily supplements of Spirulina platensis for 12 weeks. BMI, fasting blood samples and lipid profiles were assessed at the beginning and end of the study, and food intake and ap-

petite were reported daily.

The scientists found more than double the reductions in both body weight and BMI in the spirulina group, compared to the control group. In addition, reductions in both total cholesterol and appetite were found in the intervention group.

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The researchers also accounted for related risk factors such as age, socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, and smoking behaviors. They concluded that subjects living in the greenest areas had a 12 percent lower mortality rate than those living in the least lush areas during the study period.

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Wind turbines make cleaner energy, but are dangerous to birds and bats. According to a study in the Wildlife Society Bulletin, approximately 573,000 birds and 888,000 bats are killed annually by wind turbines, which are providing increased wind power capacity nationwide. At one solar power plant in California, an estimated 3,500 birds died in just the plant’s first year of operation.

What would help most is offshore turbines and knowledge about migration routes. The safest place for wind turbines is in the ocean, because songbirds and bats don’t migrate over such waters. On land, many songbirds fly at night and can’t see the wind turbines until it’s too late. Once they’ve discovered the unsafe area, they avoid it. Because migration routes are based on availability of food, water and resting areas, birds are forced to fly around the turbines, adding miles to their trip and the burning of more calories.

Estimates of just how many bats are dying each year range from the tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands. Radar installations help to keep bats away from the deadly blades. Other remedies include slowing the blades at night to reduce collisions, which has proved to reduce overall wildlife deaths by 73 percent.

In 2016 the American Wind Energy Association announced voluntary guidelines to halt turbines during low wind speeds, when bats are most active, to reduce bat fatalities by 30 percent. With two more industry changes, bat fatalities could drop 90 percent: feathering, or turning the blades parallel to the wind so the turbines don’t rotate; and higher cut-in speeds so they don’t rotate in light winds.

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A collaborative study published in the journal Pediatrics concludes that toddlers under the age of 2 are more likely to eat French fries than vegetables on any given day; one in four 6-to-11-month-olds and one in five 1-year-olds consumed no vegetables at all.

This concerning downward trend began more than a decade ago.

The percentage of babies and toddlers eating canned or frozen fruits and vegetables declined by 10 percent between 2005 and 2012, and the consumption of dark, leafy greens among those under 2 has halved since 2005. Dr. Annemarie Stroustrup, an associate professor with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, in New York City, says, “You often have to offer a new food to a toddler up to 10 times before they will eat it.”

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According to the Clinton River Watershed Council (CRWC), in recent years studies from around the United States have found that high PAH content sealants such as coal tar are a threat to both human health and the environment. The storm water runoff from surfaces which have been sealed with coal tar can lead to many aquatic impacts such as fish deformities, gill and fin erosion and delayed development of other aquatic organisms. Studies have shown that over time contact with coal tar surfaces, including breathing in or ingesting particles from coal tar, can also increase cancer risk in humans and increase asthma occurrences in those who live near the substance.

Many restrictions and ordinances have been enacted across the United States and the State of Michigan, with the Village of Almont being the first community in the Clinton River Watershed to take this action.

“I feel that it is the responsibility of the Almont Village Council to protect the health and well-being of our community," says Melinda Steffler, Village of Almont council member. "When I became aware of the detrimental effects of coal tar sealants on human health and the environment, I asked the Clinton River Watershed Council to present the information to our board. Following the presentation, it was the consensus of the Almont Village Council to draft an ordinance banning coal tar sealants in the village. It's important to note that it isn't a ban on all driveway and parking lot sealants, as there are safer alternatives that are readily available.”

The Clinton River watershed covers 760 square miles through four counties (Macomb, Oakland, Lapeer, and St. Clair). From its headwaters in Springfield Township, the Clinton River travels 81.5 miles and eventually empties into Lake St. Clair in Harrison Township. Over 1.5 million people live in the watershed’s 75 communities.

The CRWC is a non-profit environmental organization that protects, enhances and celebrates the Clinton River, its watershed and Lake St. Clair.

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A legal challenge in Washington state may require spending nearly $2 billion to restore salmon habitat by removing barriers that block fish migration. The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a 2013 ruling ordering the state to fix or replace hundreds of culverts that allow streams to pass beneath roads, but block the salmon.

Lorraine Loomis, chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, states, “This is a win for salmon, treaty rights and everyone that lives here.” The group represents 21 tribes in western Washington that challenged the state over the culverts in 2001, part of decades-long litigation over tribal fishing rights. She advises, “Fixing fish-blocking culverts under state roads will open up hundreds of miles of habitat and result in more salmon.”

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Columbus Day Renamed to Honor First Peoples Many people feel that Christopher Columbus is partly responsible for the genocide of Native Americans, and bestowing him a day of celebration adds insult to injury. In a progressive move, the Anadarko City Council, in Oklahoma, unanimously voted to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day—observed this year on October 9. City employees get the holiday off, and other municipalities in Oklahoma have followed suit.

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Forests Shift West with Climate Change The consequences of climate change are impacting plant species in unanticipated, but logical ways; for instance, conifers and other needle trees are moving northward because they are more sensitive to temperature than flowering, deciduous trees. They already populate the boreal forest of eastern North America, so they’re well-adapted to expand into colder, drier conditions.

Individual trees can’t move, but populations can shift over time as saplings expand into a new region while older growth dies in another. A new study published in Science Advances also shows that about three-quarters of tree species common to eastern American forests, including white oaks, sugar maples and American holly, have shifted their population centers westward since 1980 due to drier conditions in the East.

Global warming has significantly altered rainfall totals.

Songlin Fei, a professor of forestry at Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana, and one of the study authors, observes, “Different species are responding to climate change differently. Most of the broadleaf species of deciduous trees are following moisture that’s moving westward.”

Changes in land use, conservation efforts, wildfire frequency and the arrival of pests and blights all play parts in shifting populations. Forest ecosystems are defined as much by the mix of species and the interaction between them as by the simple presence of many trees. If different species migrate in different directions, then ecological communities could eventually collapse.

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Concrete and steel allow us to build immense houses, skyscrapers and dams, but in 2012, the U.S. Energy Information Administration determined that cement manufacturing uses more energy than any other industry. A new substitute process of growing biodegradable bricks via millions of bacteriadepositing chemicals, similar to the way coral grows, is now coming into use.

The bacteria are injected into a brick mold with an aggregate material such as sand. After a short time, the bacteria turn it into a solid brick. Not only is this a renewable resource, it uses relatively little energy and is a viable option for future methods of construction, including terraforming other planets (Tinyurl.com/Biodegradable BuildingMaterials).

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by Michael DuBay study has linked vitamin D deficiency with an increased risk for cancer and autoimmune diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis MS, lupus, heart disease and heart attacks and Stroke. Vitamin D3 deficiency is a major environmental factor in increasing the risk of developing these disorders.

What if I told you that it is estimated that 70 percent of children and adults in the U.S. are vitamin D deficient? The cause of deficiency is a combination of not getting enough exposure to the sun and not having enough vitamin D3 in their diets.

The American Journal of Nutrition states, “the clear difference between Vitamin D3 and Vitamin D2, the latter, the “form of vitamin D used in major prescriptions in North America.”1 Vitamin D2 is, in fact, not the bioavailable equivalent of D3.

The inefficiency of vitamin D2 compared Vitamin D3 is now well documented, and no successful clinical trials to date have shown that vitamin D2 prevents fractures. One of the primary dangers of Vitamin D2 is that there is a fine line between an effective therapeutic dose and toxicity.

Not only does vitamin D-3 play a huge role in the absorption of calcium, but it can fend off osteoporosis, which can be a risk for people with RA. A lack of vitamin D-3 may play a role in chronic pain caused by many conditions. Research tells us that vitamin D deficiency may be implicated in musculoskeletal conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, neuropathy, migraine, and inflammation. Can you imagine using Organic Sulfur and Vitamin D-3 for pain? Or maybe pain-free.

Most people may benefit from adding 4-5,000 IU of Vitamin D-3 per day. It’s important to talk to your doctor before taking high doses of vitamin D even for stress. You should ask your Chiropractor how Vitamin D-3 could be added to your total wellness program.

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hiropractic medicine is known for its non-surgical approach to chronic pain and other musculoskeletal conditions, but also has much more to offer. However, finding the right doctor can be as daunting as shopping for a comfortable pair of shoes. Here, three reputable practitioners talk about securing individualized care and getting the most out of chiropractic.

Address Specific Needs

Clarifying the desired outcome is helpful, because some clients are just looking for a quick fix to reduce pain, while others may be seeking overall better health, lasting wellness and an improved quality of life.

“Due to insurance issues, we’ve become known as pain doctors, but that’s not the full extent of chiropractic,” explains Dr. Michelle Robin, owner of Your Wellness Connection and the educational DrMichelleRobin.com website, in Shawnee, Kansas. “Also, you can see more than one chiropractor, as each has their own strength.”

Dr. Michael Aho, of Crosstown Chiropractic, in Chicago, agrees.

“Chiropractic care encompasses many styles, so one of the biggest variables is the type of treatment the doctor

uses. Most offices commonly treat neck, mid-back and low back pain.

If you have a specific shoulder, knee or foot problem, you may want to find a doctor that frequently treats those issues. If you are pregnant, choose a chiropractor that has experience working with pregnant women.”

“There are more than 140 different chiropractic techniques. Some are light touch, while others are aggressive. Some are hands-on and some use instruments for adjusting. It’s important that the doctor’s approach resonates with your nature,” advises Dr. Jackie St.Cyr of the Innate Chiropractic Healing Arts Center, in Houston.

Robin advises that sitting in a doctor’s reception room to just observe and trusting our intuition is helpful before moving forward with a consultation.

Ask Questions

First, find out if a chiropractor has embraced either a conventional medical or holistic model, and then delve more deeply to find the right approach and level of care. “Ask how long a doctor has practiced and their governing philosophy. Do they treat the full spine or focus on the point of pain, and what range of techniques do they apply? You

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want them to know your spine before they adjust it; make sure they conduct a new patient exam,” suggests St.Cyr. An exam may include a thermography scan and X-rays.

Helpful questions include what to expect during the initial visit, recommended frequency of treatment, the desired doctor’s office hours and how treatment might benefit a particular condition. Because most chiropractic offices offer compatible treatments, also ask about complementary modalities such as acupuncture, massage therapy, heat therapy, and interferential current therapy using minute electrical pulses for deep tissue pain relief.

Be Consistent

“You shouldn’t expect instant results,” says Aho. “You’ll benefit the most if you don’t wait too long after first experiencing symptoms of a problem before starting treatment, and are consistent with your treatment.” Being proactive can foster good results.

St.Cyr concurs, stating, “When patients follow their chiropractor’s

recommended routine of regular corrective care, they get the best results.

Be consistent with visits and do your customized spinal exercises; they’ve been proven to work.”

Robin expounds that not following through with homecare is a common pitfall for patients. “Like dental care, you always need to do something for your spine every day, be it stretching, other exercise or good nutrition.”

She notes that everyone’s response to chiropractic is different. “Be realistic. If you’ve experienced injuries or accidents, it will take longer, and your healing might look different from that of someone else that is free of injuries and follows a healthier diet. Sometimes people give up on chiropractic instead of finding a chiropractor that is good for them. You wouldn’t give up going to the dentist, and the same should apply to chiropractic care.”

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Chiropractic Techniques Sampler Activator Method – A small, handheld instrument is used to gently address targeted areas for many conditions, especially low back pain and specific types of headaches including migraine. It’s considered safe for children and patients with severe arthritis and osteoporosis.

Active Release Technique – This approach is used for soft tissue conditions, both acute and from repetitive motion, or recurring injuries such as those experienced by

athletes. It targets adhesions in muscles and connective tissues that tighten around nerves to limit joint mobility.

Atlas Orthogonal Method – Adjustment of the atlas—the first spine vertebra that supports the skull and provides a path for the spinal cord—helps reduce stress in the brain stem and nervous system.

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eriodontal disease is one of the quickest growing oral health concerns for Shelby Township patients.

With more than 80% of adults in the United States suffering from some level of periodontal disease, it’s become increasingly important to find alternative and effective ways of treating bacterial growth and infection in the mouth and gums.

Making this even more critical is the increasing understanding of the links between periodontal disease with other more serious conditions including heart disease, kidney failure, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and stroke. The next level of care for periodontal disease is Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR) therapy. A gentler, yet effective way of reducing bacterial infections and periodontal disease, LBR is becoming a standard procedure for treating periodontal disease.

This treatment is highly effective at eliminating bacteria in the mouth. Even healthy mouths will experience some bleeding and irritation from a normal cleaning, so using LBR as a routine part of a regular dental visit can protect the mouth from potential infections. LBR is also a great companion to plaque scaling and planing.

Removing plaque from the teeth is a great place to start caring for periodontal disease, but combine that with intense, focused bacteria reduction, and the effectiveness of treatments for periodontal disease increases, and has a better chance of lasting longer. Over the long-term, the use of LBR in dental cleanings and as a supplement to other treatments for periodontal disease, can improve the overall health of teeth and gums and give the immune system a boost.

Is LBR Just for Periodontal Disease?

No. Laser therapy can be used for a variety of other dental treatments. This may include treatments for cold sores and herpetic lesions, providing sensitivity relief for the root surfaces of your teeth and can be used at regular hygiene appointments to reduce bacteria and support healthy gums.

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Laser Bacterial Reduction therapy is a noninvasive method of killing bacteria in the mouth.

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Blair Technique – Adjustment of the upper cervical (neck) area, especially the first two vertebrae, is especially beneficial for nerve function.

Directional Non-Force Technique – This gentle method stimulates reflex reactions to determine potential discrepancy in leg lengths and corrective measures. It improves structural alignment and function and aids natural healing responses.

Diversified Technique – Widely used among chiropractors to generally improve neurological function, reduce neck, back and leg pain, especially from herniated disks, this technique may also be helpful for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Extremity Manipulation FlexionDistraction – This involves manipulation of the extremities (arm/shoulder, leg/hip).

It helps improve joint mobility and reduce stress along the spine and is especially useful for carpal tunnel syndrome and problems with posture and gait.

Flexion-Distraction (Cox Method) – Mechanical and hands-on adjustment aids in stretching of the back. This method is especially beneficial for degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, neck and back pain and restricted spinal joints.

Gonstead Technique – The most recognizable form of chiropractic manipulation and similar to Diversified Technique, this approach addresses misalignment and involves variable-pressure spine adjustment and realignment. It includes X-ray analysis to pinpoint problem areas and is deemed safe for children, pregnant women and the elderly.

Graston Technique – Instrumentassisted, soft tissue mobilization helps reduce scar tissue and persistent pain from acute and old injuries, as well as resolve longstanding trigger points in muscles and joints. It promotes circulation in affected areas to reduce pain and inflammation. It also may allay non-systemic causes of fibromyalgia.

Kinesiology – This common diagnostic technique—often for sports-related inju-

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Logan Basic Technique – A low-force way to realign bones via gentle, sustained pressure at the base of the spine, it’s considered beneficial for headaches, including migraine, neck and low back pain and stress. A safe form of physical rehabilitation that’s considered effective for all ages.

Myofascial Technique – This soft tissue therapy resolves trigger points deep within muscles and joints. Beneficial for muscle spasms, it’s thought to be useful for sciatica and piriformis syndrome. It’s also used by massage therapists.

Network Spinal Analysis (network chiropractic) – This low-force technique addresses the entire body to improve communication between the brain and nerves via points along the spine and is suited to all ages.

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Pettibon System – Based on a total body assessment, both structural and nutritional, this system focuses on posture correction and spinal alignment, diet and muscle development.

Sacro-Occipital Technique – Focused on the relationship between the bases of the spine and skull, it employs triangular-shaped blocks under the pelvis to target lower back issues; low-force adjustments include slow pressure to address issues related to the skull. It is considered especially beneficial for hiatal hernia and gastro-esophageal reflux.

Somato Respiratory Integration – Special exercises leverage the body-breath connection to assist stress management, tension release and whole body awareness. It employs focus, breath work, touch and movement. Compatible with other treatments, it can also be done at home.

Thompson Drop Technique – Employed via a “drop table” and thrust of the chiropractor’s hands. It can help determine discrepancies in leg lengths. Benefits include improved posture, flexibility and sleep, and decreased pain.

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Engaging in sports during our youthful developing years helps build strong, wide and dense bones that will carry us well into old age, literally giving us a firmer base to stand on. It’s paramount to encourage children and young people to be physically active

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“Adulthood is a perfectly good time to start building and improving bone fitness and health. The outcome is just a little bit less,” says Steven A. Hawkins, Ph.D., a professor of exercise science at California Lutheran University, in Thousand Oaks.

“Bone responds to exercise much like muscle,” explains Larry Tucker, Ph.D., professor of exercise sciences at Brigham Young University, in Provo, Utah. “Bone doesn’t grow, per se, but like muscle, it does get denser and stronger according to the stresses and strains put on it.”

“The key is to put a heavy load on bones to stimulate them to grow,” Hawkins notes.

Standing exercises are recommended, because the bones most likely to benefit from strengthening exercise are 30 targeted leg and hip bones, says Tucker.

“Surprising the bone is your best bet,” points out Betz. “Don’t do the same things over and over again at the same time, either repetitive exercises like running or weight lifting or consistent combinations; even high-intensity exercise can diminish the effects.”

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cises involve those that require changing directions, bouncing and leaping—from basketball to lively dances, and even some intense yoga postures. Hopping and jumping are probably the best way to strengthen bones, but must be done in the proper way, according to Tucker and others. Research by Tucker’s team published in the American Journal of Health Promotion studied the effects of jumping on hip bone density in premenopausal women. It may seem counterintuitive, but Tucker reports that most benefits are gained from jumping as high as possible, resting 30 seconds and repeating up to 10 times twice a day in intervals at least eight hours apart. “If you jump continuously, the exercise loses effectiveness pretty quickly,” he says.

Those that enjoy circuit training should do something else during the 30-second rests between repetitions, Tucker advises. Because it’s the jolt of jumping that stimulates bone strength, using a mini-trampoline or another cushioning device to lessen impact on the body won’t increase bone density.

Betz cautions against starting a jumping program too quickly. “Proper alignment, balance and body awareness come first,” she says. “Do 20 to 25 heel raises in a row, a full squat with good alignment and a full lunge to ready the body for a jumping program.” Such

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Walking, running, weight training and other repetitive exercises don’t improve bone density, says Hawkins.

“Walk and do other repetitive exercises for cardiovascular health and general fitness. While these might help maintain current bone strength, they won’t improve bone density.” Walking reduced the risk of hip fracture by 41 percent for postmenopausal women walking four hours a week, with fewer falls due to improved strength, balance and other factors per the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Numerous studies confirm that exercise of any kind keeps us healthy, but for bone health, the answer is to start weight-bearing exercises early and sustain the practice for a lifetime.

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Trained staff—including many former students—teach yoga, mindfulness practices, meditation, centering and breath work that empower kids to resolve conflicts peacefully.

Brothers Atman and Ali Smith and friend Andres Gonzalez founded the nonprofit Holistic Life Foundation (HLF) in 2001 in response to the pressing need to help kids living in challenging urban environments better manage stress, anger and other heightened emotions. Today, the organization is sowing the seeds of mindfulness with some 7,500 students a week across 18 Baltimore-area schools, usually beginning through daylong, school-wide interventions and afterschool programs supporting targeted populations.

Frustrated kids cool off and center themselves through breathing exercises and meditation in the Mindful Moment Room in the HLF flagship Robert W. Coleman Elementary

School. “Sometimes when I get mad, I just breathe deep. I picture being in a certain place I like and I just stop being mad… I think of being a bigger person and doing something maybe a wise man would do,” advises one fifth-grade participant.

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Recent studies in schools from San Francisco to Columbus, Ohio, have shown that teaching kids mindfulness practices can heighten attentiveness, self-control and empathy, while reducing stress, hyperactivity and depression, and improving academic performance.

The kids also apply their newfound skills at home. “To take ownership of the practice and understand the benefits, you have to know how to explain it, so we use a reciprocal teaching model,” says Ali. “We teach the kids to say, ‘Mom, Dad, you look stressed; can you take a breather with me?’”

Martin, a Lincoln Elementary student, was pleased to report, “I went to my house and taught my mom how to do all the things you guys taught us.”

Virginia, another student, noted, “This morning I got mad at my dad, but then I remembered to breathe, and then I didn’t shout.”

Other schools are following suit.

Mindful Schools began in 2007 as a single-school program in Oakland, California, and then expanded to support online and in-person courses and a network of mindful educators spanning all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The David Lynch Foundation funds efforts to bring transcendental meditation to underserved kids in classrooms like the Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School, in Queens, New York; Wilson High School, in Portland, Oregon; and Wayzata West Middle School, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, among others.

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Jennifer McGruther, who lives in the Pacific Northwest, is the author of The Nourished Kitchen cookbook, an offshoot of her blog of the same name.

Her first batch of fermented food was yogurt. Now she visits her local farmers’ market every Saturday before spending Sunday prepping foods for the rest of the week. “Traditional foods like fermented vegetables, yogurt or kombucha don’t take long to prepare; they take time to culture, but it’s so rewarding,” she says.

Colorful jars of fermented Korean kimchee, Indian chutney, German sauerkraut and bottles of kombucha line many grocery store shelves How Much Is Enough? today. We’re in the midst of a fermented food revival.

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force yourself; instead, we see it as a fun, delicious, easy, healthful addition to mealtime.”

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

• After one week, put the salsa in jars or a bowl, cover and place in the fridge, where it usually lasts up to a year.

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Get started with these simple, plant-based recipes from her latest book, The Cultured Cook: Delicious Fermented Foods with Probiotics to Knock Out Inflammation, Boost Gut Health, Lose Weight & Extend Your Life.

½ green cabbage 1 to 2 carrots 1 green apple, cored and quartered One 2-inch piece fresh ginger ½ cayenne chili ½ small purple or red onion One 2-inch piece fresh turmeric 3 Tbsp unrefined fine or 6 Tbsp unrefined coarse sea salt 1 quart (or liter) filtered water • Use a food processor with a coarse grating blade to shred the cabbage, carrots, apple, ginger, chili, onion and turmeric. (Consider wearing food-safe gloves to avoid touching the chili.)

• Transfer to a crock or a large glass or ceramic bowl, and mix well.

• In a pitcher or large measuring cup, dissolve the salt in the water, stirring if necessary to dissolve the salt. Pour the saltwater over the salsa mixture until all ingredients are submerged, leaving a couple of inches at the top for expansion.

Salvadoran Salsa Yields: about 1 quart This gingery and spicy salsa, also known as curtido, is a traditional Salvadoran food. The twist here is added turmeric and green apple. Serve on its own, as a condiment with chips, on sausages or over salad. Maybe mix a couple of heaping spoonfuls with freshly mashed avocado for a fresh take on guacamole.

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• Place a snug-fitting plate inside the crock or bowl over the salsa-water mixture; then weigh it down with food-safe weights or a bowl or jar of water, so the vegetables remain submerged under the brine as they ferment. Cover with a lid or a cloth, and allow it to ferment five to seven days, checking periodically to ensure the salsa is still submerged below the water line.

• If any mold forms on the surface, simply scoop it out. It won’t spoil the salsa unless it gets deeper inside the crock. (It may form where the mixture meets the air, but it rarely forms deeper.)

Vegan Kefir Yields: about 1 quart Traditional kefir is made with cow’s milk, but can be made with plantbased milks like cashew, almond, sunflower seed or coconut. The sweetener feeds the kefir microbes, leaving minimal sugar in the end product.

The grains will grow over time; only about one tablespoon of kefir grains is needed to keep the kefir going; remove the extras to eat, give to friends or add to compost.

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• In a medium bowl, mix the radish, onion, turnip, carrot, apples, green beans and rutabaga; then transfer to a small crock.

• Pour the cashew milk into a 1½- to 2-quart glass jar, making sure it is less than two-thirds full. Add the kefir grains, stir and then place the cap on the jar.

• Place the grape leaves or other leafy greens on top of the chopped ingredients to help hold them under the brine; then weigh the mix down with foodsafe weights or a jar or bowl of water.

• Leave the jar at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours, gently shaking it periodically.

•In a pitcher or large measuring cup, dissolve the salt in the water, stirring if necessary to dissolve the salt.

• The cashew milk will become somewhat bubbly, then will begin to coagulate and separate; shake it to remix the kefir or scoop out the thicker curds and use them like soft cheese or sour cream.

• Refrigerate up to one week. When ready to serve, pour the kefir into a glass and garnish the rim with mandarin orange sections, if desired.

Fermented Chopped Salad Yields: about 6 cups Unlike other salads, this version stores for many months in the fridge. Serve on its own or toss it in vinaigrette and serve over brown rice for a quick and nutritious rice bowl dinner.

1 radish, finely chopped ½ small onion, finely chopped 1 turnip, chopped into ½-inch chunks 1 carrot, chopped into ½-inch chunks 3 small apples, chopped into ½-inch chunks Handful of green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths 1 rutabaga, chopped into ½-inch chunks 1 to 2 grape leaves, kale leaves or other large leafy greens (optional) 3 Tbsp unrefined fine or 6 Tbsp unrefined coarse sea salt 1 quart (or liter) filtered water

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• Remove the covering, weights and grape leaves or other leafy greens.

• Dish out into jars or a bowl, cover and refrigerate, where the salad should last six to 12 months.

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Adults coping with a high-stress, industrialized culture might tend to find elders’ stories slow-moving and boring, but they are a critical resource for our collective survival. Beware of the “star from afar” syndrome that posits outsiders as experts, rather than honoring and developing our own community resources, which won’t disappear at the end of an event.

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Gifts and sharing. As we focus on creating a sharing society versus a gimme culture, it’s nice to give small gifts such as a plant or garden flower, organic seeds or regifted items to event attendees. It’s a simple way to help everyone feel valued, appreciated and welcomed. The key is keeping events local, simple and created by the community for the community. Many hands make light work, and some of the best community events cost the host little, while everyone involved brings their own chair or blanket, serving ware and potluck dish.

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Dance and body movement. Modern society makes us sit a lot. Physical action connects us in a way nothing else can.

Beauty and music. Our eyes and ears are portals to the soul and spirit of the human psyche. Even a simple drum can bond individuals into a coherent group.

Community singing can be powerful medicine, as places of worship ever demonstrate. A simple flower on the table or painting on the wall brings powerful archetypal energies to bear as we come together. An outdoor meeting brings nature’s magnificence to our senses, adding extraordinary power to events.

The bottom line is that any community gathering, organization or event that engages body, mind and spirit has a far greater chance of surviving and thriving.

Linda Buzzell is a psychotherapist, ecotherapist, blogger and co-editor of Ecotherapy: Healing with Nature in Mind. She co-founded a local permaculture guild, and a voluntary simplicity circle which met for 10 years in her local community. Connect at EcotherapyHeals.com.

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or the past 40 years, Robert Llewellyn has photographed thousands of unique beauties— many of them trees, flowers, seeds and other landscape elements. “For a photographer, anything can be a good subject, even dirt,” he says.

“My mission is to move people from merely looking at things to deeply seeing things as they are.”

For Llewellyn’s first collaboration with garden writer Nancy Ross Hugo, Remarkable Trees of Virginia, published in 2008, the pair drove 20,000 miles in four years observing and capturing the complex lives of 100 notable trees. It was on this assignment that the Earlysville, Virginia, photographer developed his now-signature technique, subsequently used to illustrate one of their follow-up books, Seeing Trees.

“I wanted to photograph small parts—leaves, fruit, bark and flowers—

so I would cut off a bloom, twig or seed pod and put it on a light table and take hundreds of photos, which, strung together, were infinitely sharp, like a botanic drawing. I found I could zoom into my subject up to a pollen grain this way.”

Llewellyn lives with his wife on a 60-acre farm in tree-studded Albemarle County, enjoying 200-year-old oaks outside their front door. His latest of nearly 40 books, The Living Forest, is due out in October.

Why are trees, to your eyes, so captivating?

When I first started photographing trees, I thought of them as objects in the design of a photograph, rather than something that’s alive. When I began to look at a tree’s acorns, flowers and pollen, I realized that this tree is doing what we do: it’s born, grows, has offspring and dies; it seeks air,

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How do you suggest that a newbie tree-watcher start learning how to see trees more intimately?

Read a book like Seeing Trees, then get up, go out and observe trees in real time, at different times of the year and track what they do. Take pencil and paper and draw them, or take pictures.

Start by exploring trees in your backyard or a nearby park.

Share a quality magnifying glass to encourage youngsters to get closer to the trees, too. Challenge them to find flowers, fruit or spots where last year’s leaves fell off. Kids love that. I visit schools and have kids go out and collect fallen tree debris that we look at together.

leaves dropped.

We can also witness the diverse life in and on trees in all seasons. That includes bugs, plants, fungi and parasites, in addition to the animals that nest in them and eat their fruits and nuts. I once found a round ball on an oak tree that turned out to be a wasp gall for its offspring, its larvae hanging in the middle.

from looking to seeing. At a party, you can just mindlessly chatter with people or you can really see them—what their bodies, gestures and emotions are communicating. Labels and names get in the way of seeing things as they are.

Stop labeling things or worrying about what they are called; as in meditation, just relax into observing, to embrace things as they are.

How are tree-viewing skills transferrable to other aspects of our lives?

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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What makes some of your favorite trees so distinctive?

Red maples make an early entrance in spring, their flowers appearing before the leaves, and drop their “helicopter” seeds in spring to germinate before anything can eat them. In spring, an entire hill will turn red with these maples, but it’s not their leaves; it’s the trees’ flowers, getting ready to drop their showy red dresses on the ground before anything else is blooming.

You can learn a lot about trees by seeing what’s on the ground through their life cycles. Sycamore, for example, has both male and female flowers.

The female flowers develop into fruiting seedpods that dry out and hang on through winter until a spring wind blows them apart.

Rather than seeing trees as dead in winter, what can we look for?

Trees are very much alive in winter.

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An open-hearted journey can take unexpected paths. More travelers today are searching for deep and lasting changes in their view of themselves and the world.

Declare Your Intentions

Part of the intention setting is clarifying what we hope to accomplish through making a journey, suggests Nathaniel Boyle, creator of The Travelers podcast and the travel platform Holocene that facilitates community among transformation-seeking travelers.

It might be climbing a mountain with our spouse to strengthen a marriage, or taking a cooking class in Italy or a basket weaving workshop in Indonesia to rekindle a sense of fresh input and creative expression.

Cousineau suggests that travelers prepare to open their thinking by reading about the history, culture and geography of a place, and then continue to learn en route by talking to locals for insight rather than relying only on a guidebook.

“Make yourself vulnerable. Ask questions and be humble. Talk to your waiter or cab driver about their lives and conditions in their country. Those that become most delighted and transformed by their experiences are the most curious,” observes Cousineau.

Anna Pollock, of London, England, founder of Conscious Travel and a sustainable travel expert, elaborates on potential results. “Travelers may see the world and their part in it differently or feel greater clarity, peace, freedom or hope. For some, it’s about insights into their personal purpose. Others may return with a deeper sense of connectedness or feeling of mastery that comes from trying something completely new.”

Jake Haupert, of Seattle, owner of Evergreen Escapes International, co-founded the Transformational Travel Council to help people embark on such life-altering journeys, and translate “Aha!” moments on the road into meaningful changes back home. He has witnessed individuals undergo radical shifts from changing careers to becoming parents.

One couple was so moved by their experiences on an African safari that they adopted their first child from Kenya.

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Attention and intention are the main ingredients for transformative travel for Phil Cousineau, acclaimed author of The Art of Pilgrimage. “Ask yourself what is motivating the journey: Are you going just to check something off your bucket list because you read about it or are you going because your grandma told you how magical her visit there was in the 1920s? Are you going because you’re at a crossroads in your life, marriage or work?” queries Cousineau.

Naming your intention helps open up the heart and psyche for transformation. Cousineau recommends sharing our choice beforehand with a friend or even a casual acquaintance. Writing it down can also unpack those yearnings and understand the pull to a place.

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Do Less, Experience More

Move Beyond Comfort

“Travel can serve as a vehicle for expansive personal growth. Through it, we learn to explore the world and ourselves,” Boyle observes.

“When you venture outside the controlled environment of prepackaged trips for tourists to face difficult decisions and confusing and chaotic situations that require problem solving, that’s where real change can occur,” says Haupert.

“My 12,000-mile journey from Washington, D.C., to Antarctica was transformative in so many ways,” says journalist Andrew Evans, author of The Black Penguin memoir. “I’m a geographer by training and spent four years studying maps, but I never understood the true size of the world until I traveled across it on a Greyhound bus. I now see the world as much smaller and much more accessible. The trip made me a stronger, more confident person, and less afraid of what other people think of me; it also made me want to keep traveling.”

“Travel comes from the word travail, to labor, and trip from tripalium, Latin for a medieval torture rack. Metaphorically, travel can feel like torture at times, and some travelers feel unhappy, unprepared, bored or disappointed,” remarks Cousineau. “But the flip side is that travels can stretch us, just like a medieval rack.”

If you have stretch goals, you can build them into an itinerary, advises Haupert, whether it’s getting up the courage to skydive or negotiating a purchase in a foreign street market.

To heighten experiential awareness while traveling, build fewer to-dos into an itinerary, the experts recommend.

“Immerse yourself in a place. Leave time for unplanned explorations, rather than bouncing between destinations without space for spontaneity and restful reflection,” says Haupert. “Also build in time for meditation, yoga, simple relaxation or other intentionally restorative moments in-between the high-intensity peak experiences.”

Haupert suggests staging a ceremonial start to a journey, such as a special dinner or bike ride upon arrival. Similarly, Cousineau recommends starting a new journal on every journey, to ceremoniously start anew in

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Engaging in ritual can also help awaken the traveler, says Cousineau.

He suggests walking in silence as we approach a sacred site, or physically engaging with it, as pilgrims might do when they palm the feet of a Buddha statue or press their forehead to the Wailing Wall.

Sacred sites are fertile ground for transformative experiences, says Lori Erickson, an Episcopal deacon, travel writer and author of Holy Rover: Journeys in Search of Mystery, Miracles, and God, a memoir of her trips to a dozen of the world’s holy sites. “So many people have prayed and opened their hearts in a holy place that you can feel the energy,” she says.

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Lasting Travel Gifts

When you give while traveling, you often get back even more, says Cousineau. “A pilgrim never travels empty-handed. Bring gifts; even postcards from home can make a meaningful connection.” He recently brought baseball equipment along on a group tour he led to give to kids in baseball-crazed Cuba. Giving appreciation is as important as tangible mementos, he notes. “Gratitude makes transformation possible; that’s what modern people are longing for, to be touched.”

Boyle suggests that finding ways to give back can unlock unique opportunities. Quinn Vanderberg and Jonathon Button, guests on Boyle’s podcast, left stable lives and jobs in California for Nicaragua in 2012 with only their travel bags and a shared dream. Brainstorming a vision for a new life together, the 25-year-old pair

had realized, “We wanted life to be filled with travel, culture and people, and to make an impact along the way,” says Vanderburg. “We went knowing we wanted to create a social venture, but first wanted to see what was really needed by the community.”

They went on to partner with local educational nonprofits and artisans to launch Life Out of the Box, a line of clothing and accessories modeled after Toms’ “Buy one, give one” business model. For every product sold, the entrepreneurs donate school supplies to a child in need. Since 2012, the project has expanded to also support kids in Guatemala, Kenya, Mexico and Morocco.

Drive Home Transformation

Starting with a moment of reflection before departing a place, take advantage of a trip’s afterglow to recall insights learned, gel memories, share insights and move to make changes stick. Haupert sees this as a good time to develop an action plan to “express gratitude for the journey and create a framework for your homecoming.”

Then, take a day to reflect upon returning home before jumping back into work or other obligations, internalizing your experience and integrating

Close Encounters Eager for a transformative adventure without traveling afar? Here are some ideas for exploring cultures and connecting with others closer to home.

4 Attend festivals celebrating varied cultures in your local community. Every spring in Washington, D.C., embassies showcase the cuisine, art and history of 70 countries. Frackville, Pennsylvania’s 103-year-old Lithuanian Days is the oldest ethnic festival in the country.

4 Host a traveling cyclist and hear tales from the trails via WarmShowers.org, a hospitality exchange for 90,000 touring cyclists and hosts.

4 Take advantage of local, state and national parks, including 88 ocean and coastal parks within the National Park Service (nps.gov). Along with wilderness sites, the service also stewards important cultural heritage sites nationwide.

4 Find a spiritual retreat center at RetreatFinder.com.

4 Overnight on an organic farm. Visit FarmStayUS.com to sample what’s in season in the region.

4 Meet and host individual travelers via CouchSurfing.com, a network of 11 million globetrotters in 150,000 cities.

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Erickson suggests that travelers seek out hallowed ground from different traditions, which can help heal divides among people of divergent faiths. “The art and architecture of holy sites are beautiful manifestations of spiritual longing and human creativity. These places have the power to move you, regardless of your own spiritual background.”

your “traveler self” back into normalcy.

It might involve a trip to the spa, an afternoon of journaling or organizing trip photos, suggests Haupert.

“Resist the urge to check emails the minute the plane touches down or start planning the next trip. Take time to remember the journey and see your home turf with fresh eyes,” adds Cousineau.

The returned pilgrim has a responsibility to memorialize the journey, an ancient tradition of Judeo-Christian and Islamic faiths, advises Cousineau. The San Francisco writer traveled with a group on foot from Louisville, Kentucky, to Thomas Merton’s Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, near Bardstown, Kentucky, to celebrate the legacy of Merton and Mahatma Gandhi. One of the women inked a footprint from each of 100-plus travelers, sewing them into a quilt to commemorate the pilgrimage.

Chronicling the journey can be as simple as a dinner party with friends to share what we have learned, says Cousineau, but suggests that travelers engage attendees to also contribute their own stories and reflections.

“We have a choice upon returning; do nothing and just let that experience fade or own it for ourselves,” concurs Boyle. “It’s incumbent to extract the meaning of our experiences and find a way to express them, whether through a photo series, article, painting or video.

The traveler’s ‘third act’ of creativity after preparation and execution is how we process change.”

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone.

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ome cats started their careers in barns with minimal job opportunities. With updated skills, they now boost office morale, encourage reading, promote products and provide therapy. Community cats even work in private security.

In the Office Millennials, now comprising a third of this country’s stressed-out labor force, according to the Pew Research Center and American Psychological Association, are among those that can benefit from having a cat around. Lowered blood pressure is one result, according to research by psychologist Karen Allen, Ph.D., conducted at the University at Buffalo. Even when comfort breaks are hard to schedule, insistent cats cannot be ignored.

“Pompous Albert, a rejected show cat, works at SafeWise, in Salt Lake City,” relates Sage Singleton, who handles Albert’s Instagram account.

“He boosts morale, reduces stress and provides entertainment.”

Carlos, a former rescue kitten, greets employees at PetNovations, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, each morning.

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account and blog, and promotes the company’s eco-friendly Cat Genie litterless cat box.

Smith’s Ace Hardware and Housewares, in Princeton, New Jersey, has Dusty patrol its 18,000-square-foot facility, often escorting customers along the aisles.

At St. Augustine Health Ministries, in Cleveland, the furry receptionist is Oreo. This black-and-white stray claimed the job by installing herself at the front desk to welcome guests and visit with residents that miss having their own pet.

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In 2010, the public library in White Settlement, Texas, adopted Browser to remedy a rodent problem. Five years later, the city council cited pending renovations and a potential impact on allergies in backing a motion to oust Browser. Supporters, pointing out that the cat brought children through the doors, successfully petitioned to keep the four-legged employee.

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Less socially developed feral felines can provide needed services. The Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats rescues such cats from Los Angeles shelters. Each is vetted, spayed/neutered and microchipped. “When they’re adopted out in threes, community cats are more likely to stay on the job,” notes founder and headmistress Shawn Simons.

“In Southern California, working cats are employed as assistants to brewmasters at the Monkish Brewery to protect the grain and hops and at Saluti Cellars as vintner support in charge of gopher population control,” says Simons. “More traditionally, cats at the Portuguese Bend Riding Club barn discourage mice and make friends with horses and riders.”

The school’s Working Cat Program partners with area recycling centers, golf courses, warehouses and industrial parks that could otherwise lose hundreds of millions of dollars annually due to vermin-related structural damage, including gnawed wiring and other potential fire hazards.

“Businesses get an all-natural, safe and effective way to control pests and cats live life naturally,” says Simons.

Working cats of many stripes are becoming increasingly common. For a business, it’s a moneysaver; for a cat, it’s a lifesaver.

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All recipes vegan, and gluten free. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NoVI. Space limited. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 29.

Breast Health from a Holistic View - 3pm. Learn how breast health is affected by silent deficiencies in macro and micronutrients, storage of toxins, inflammation, chronic stress, and hormone changes -- including thyroid disorders. Learn to support your health with a whole food diet plan, supplements, essential oils and the appropriate pH. FREE. Frandor Better Health Market, 305 N Clippert, E. lANSING. Space limited. RSVP 517-332-6892.

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Drumology II - 7:30-9:30pm. Learn to Play a Drum without care or worry, To Forget all immediate problems and concerns, to get into a Rhythmic

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Trance, Access your inner Rhythm. Drums Provided.

Space Limited to 20. $20. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERklEY. Abby & Dave 248-5560992. See ad page 54.

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

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partner Yoga Flow - 7:30-9pm. Deepen your yoga poses & connections with others , invite openness, patience & communication into your yoga practice & relationships, bring a friend, a loved one or neighbor, all levels are welcome. $20. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIElD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

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Joy of practicing Upside Down - 1-3:30pm.

Whether you have a seasoned inversion practice or have yet to begin standing on body parts that aren’t your feet, there is something for everyone in this workshop. Fun and games while learning! $25. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIElD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

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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.

Meridian Stress Assessments - 4-7pm. Using the Biomeridian computer, Juli Johnson will give a basic mini assessment to determine gluten sensitivity particularly related to wheat, whole wheat, and whole grains. Gluten sensitivity testing will also include a quick look at the organs most commonly affected by gluten. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NoVI. Space limited. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 29.

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doTERRA oils to Create Holiday Aromas - 5-6pm. We love holiday aromas but many fragrances are unhealthy. Learn how to diffuse and use doTERRA essential oils to create delightful and protective natural scents in your home. FREE. Waller Wellness Center, 1854 West Auburn Rd, RoCHESTER HIllS. Naomi or MaryAnn 248844-1414. See ad inside front cover.

ESC Monthly Intuitive Arts party – 12–5pm.

Mediums, card readers, energy workers and vendors come together for this monthly event and the public is invited to drop in. $3 admission, services $2/ minute (15-min. minimum). Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard #280, ANN ARBoR. 734358-0218. See ad page 35. life Enrichment Center Healing Circle - 5-7pm.

Join us in this healing circle/energy share for trading 15-minutes sessions. Cost is free. Open to all. Love donations appreciated as you feel guided.

FREE. Pure & Simple Reiki, LLC, 2512 S. Dye Road, FlINT. Janice Walker 810-280-7640. See ad page 54.

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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.

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Candlelight Yoga with GIRISH - 7:30-9pm. Candle lit Hatha Yoga class led by Abby accompanied by Girish on Guitar and Harmonium chanting your favorite Sanskrit Mantras. Register Now. This class fills every year. Space limited to 30. $25. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERklEY. Abby & Dave 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

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Girish kirtan - 7:30-9:30pm. KIRTAN (Call + Response chanting) Girish and his local band play Sanskrit mantras with a modern, funky, devotional twist. Join us for an uplifting and healing evening of mantra and music. $25. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERklEY. Abby & Dave 248-556-0992.

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Everyone is welcome! No need to be vegan to attend this free event. Enjoy a delicious buffet of plant-based foods. Seitan “turkey,” coffee, tea and door prizes will be provided. Brief presentation by Hope Bohanec, author of The Ultimate Betrayal: Is There Happy Meat? Bring a dish prepared without animal products, or a $10 donation in lieu of.

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Two styles available: n Calendar of Dated Events: Designed for events on a specific date of the month. 50 words. n Calendar of Ongoing Events: Designed for recurring events that fall on the same day each week. 25 words.

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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.

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ongoingevents Submit online by the 12th of each month. Visit NACalendar.com for guidelines and online forms. RSVP events to confirm details due to possible changes. 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.

Yin Yoga - 11:30am. $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. 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.

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 40.

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 40.

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 40.

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.

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.

Vinyasa Yoga - 6-7pm. $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.

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 40.

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

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

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

Yoga for Everybody - 11am-Noon. Join us for this yoga class suitable for all levels, including those

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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.

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

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.

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 40.

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. A peaceful, inviting class for anyone looking for a slower paced practice.

Focus is on body awareness linking mindful breathing with simple movement. $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 9.

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.

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 40.

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.

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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.

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.

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 40.

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 40.

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.

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.

$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 40.

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 9.

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 9.

Hot Yoga - 5:45-6:45pm. The 95 degree heat releases toxins and strengthens the immune systems as well as to quickly burn calories. Previous yoga experience recommended. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIElD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

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.

Ashtanga Yoga - 6-7pm. $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 40.

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.

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.

Nurture Your Business Powerful online and print marketing programs.

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Alzheimer’s Association Support Group - 6:308pm. 4th Thur. Open to public, FREE and attended by families, caregivers, and friends of persons with

Integrative and Wholistic Medicine Ann Y. Burton, MD

Appointments: 810-344-4635

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Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementia disorders. Lapeer Library- Margurite D. Angeli Branch. FREE. Info: Amy DeNise 810-732-8500.

Meditation Class - 7–8pm every other Thursday starting 10/5. Short lesson and meditation, followed by discussion with instructor Lori Barresi. $10.

Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. See ad page 35.

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.

Holistic Weight Loss - 7-8:30pm every 6 weeks starting 9/28. Certified Perfect Health Instructor Billie Tobin, integrates this knowledge with over 25-yrs of fitness/nutrition expertise for weight loss.

RSVP $30. Billie Tobin, LLC, 5745 W. Maple Road, Suite 207, WEST BLOOMFIELD. Billie Tobin 248-789-1980. See ad page 52.

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 40.

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.

Meditation - 7-8pm every third Friday. Billie Tobin will lead a meditation for relaxation, healing, and mindfulness. Please, RSVP. Be Happy, Healthy & Light! FREE. Billie Tobin, LLC, 5745 W. Maple Road, Ste 207, WEST BLOOMFIELD. 248-7891980. See ad page 52.

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

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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.

See ad page 54.

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 thru 10/21.

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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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™.

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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 25.

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.

Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going. ~Sam Levenson 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.

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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.

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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 23.

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.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. ~Maya Angelou

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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. See ad page 39.

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.

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CranioSacral Therapy, Massage, Reiki RhythmInBalance.com • 313-355-0871 Inside Red Lotus Yoga, Rochester Hills State Licensed, Board Certified Massage Therapist, Stefanie offers CranioSacral T h e r a p y, T h e r a p e u t i c Massage, Thai Massage and/ or Reiki. New clients take $10 off for either service when mentioning this ad. Available by appointment, also evenings and weekends.

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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.

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digeSTive HeALTH THedigeSTiondoCTor.Com

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.

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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

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

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

The past cannot be changed.

The future is yet in your power. ~Unknown

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 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 17 & inside back cover.

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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.

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

Become a Young Living Essential Oils M e m b e r / C u s t o m e r, a n d / o r a n Independent Distributor. See ad page 33.

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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.

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. ~H. Jackson Brown, Jr. 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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Personalized service, 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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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.

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I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn’t learn something from him. ~Galileo Galilei

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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.

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. ~Albert Camus 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 10.

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

See ad page 7.

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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.

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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 42.

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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.

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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.

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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 40.

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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.

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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.

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YOGA Santosha (Sanskrit): Contentment, peace, gratitude

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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

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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

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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.

One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time. ~Andre Gide yogA HouSe oF yogA

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Check our schedule for classes on our website. See ads pages 28 and 43.

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