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Contents

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

18 WHY OUR BODY

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LOVES YOGA

Gentle Poses Foster Flexibility

20 CHEF RICK MOONEN on Why Buying Sustainable Seafood Matters

22 TOP YOGA TRENDS Fusion Styles Offer Fresh Choices

24 YOGA MEETS LIFE’S ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

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Tapping into Our True Nature

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26 MEDITATIVE MELODIES How Sound Deepens Meditation

28 SUPERIOR SUPERFOODS

Foods to Prevent and Reverse Disease

30 OPTIONS TO OPIOIDS Natural Ways to Recuce Pain

37 BUILD A BENTO BOX LUNCH FOR KIDS

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n our September issue, several of our feature articles a designed to help celebrate Yoga Month. Topics include highlighting Michigan Healthy Living & Sustainability, Inc. dba Natural Awakenings of East Michigan some of the top yoga trends and explaining how gentle poses can foster flexibility.

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he Clinton River Watershed Council’s fifth annual Crafts on the Clinton will feature tastings of locally made beer and wine on Thursday, September 20, from 6 to 10 p.m. The venue is the banks of the Clinton River at Yates Cider Mill.

“Crafts on the Clinton has become a great way for us to both salute ongoing efforts to protect and restore the river, as well as support many of our local craft breweries and wineries who rely on fresh, clean water to make their premium products,” Jeff Bednar, board president, states.

Tickets cost $50 and include 12 beer and wine tastings and food provided by local restaurants. “All proceeds from the ticket sales will directly benefit the Clinton River Watershed Council’s programs and services,” Bednar says.

Yates Cider Mill is located at 1990 E. Avon Rd., Rochester Hills. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Clinton River Watershed Council office at 248-601-0606 or visit crwc.org/craftsontheclinton.

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“Monday is a day our customers have been asking us to open,” says cardiologist Joel Kahn M.D., who co-owns GreenSpace Café and Royal Oak’s new GreenSpace & Go with his wife Karen and son Daniel.

“We’re also rolling out new menu items at GreenSpace, along with specials every day

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Recent dinner menu additions and specials have included Stuffed Shells with Barbeque Smoked Cashew Cheese, Bend & Snap Pea Salad, Al Pastor Cubano Sandwich, Tuscan Olive Tapenade Toast and Fire-Roasted Gazpacho, to name a few. Added to the weekend brunch menu is a kids' menu, featuring smaller portions of Fingerling Potato Hash, Purple Jacks, Country Biscuits and Gravy and other popular items.

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Owner Laura D. Franco says, “The Resonance Repatterning session cost will remain the same, but I do charge a small fee for travel to your home. The fee will be discussed before the session is scheduled.”

Resonance Repatterning, used for both people and pets, is a form of energy healing in which unconscious issues blocking life energy are identified and the mind-body field restored.

“Blocks or stuck energy in the body can impact the way a person sees and experiences the Laura D. Franco world,” Franco explains. “What you resonate with is what you experience in the world through habit, repetition, thoughts, beliefs and actions, which impact the quality of life you are experiencing today.”

Resonance Repatterning sessions cost $109/person and $59/animal. For more information or to schedule a session, call Laura D. Franco at 248-505-0461 or visit her website at: EmbraceTheHeart.com. See ad page 29.

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ichigan writer and editor Darla Nagel has published a memoir set to launch September 6. Lightening the Shadow: Diagnosing and Living with an Invisible Chronic Illness illustrates her journey to diagnose and adapt to the often misunderstood disease myalgic encephalomyelitis.

“Overnight, I went from being an ambitious, active college student to being like a confused, exhausted 70-year-old. I was told I was crazy and stumped even the University of Michigan’s doctors,” Nagel says. "However, this book is meant to educate rather than only dwell on an illness experience."

“I learned seven lessons that every young person with a chronic illness or invisible disability should know. Among all the ideas out there on how to live a healthy lifestyle, here’s a clear voice on how to live a chronically ill lifestyle,” she says.

The memoir will be available from online booksellers.

The e-book costs $7.99, and the paperback book costs $13.99. For more information about Darla Nagel or her book, email Darla.Nagel@gmail.com or visit DarlaNagel.com.

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New Book Reveals the Spiritual Quest of Famous Kalamazoo Native

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How Radio Pioneer, Media Mogul and Detroit Tigers’ Owner John Fetzer Fostered the Marriage of Science and Spirituality Through the Decades

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ohn E. Fetzer and the Quest for the New Age, published in 2018 by Wayne State University Press, reveals Fetzer’s extraordinary life, while chronicling the birth of the New Age movement. Written by Brian C. Wilson, Ph.D., this new book depicts how radio pioneer, media mogul and Detroit Tigers’ owner John Fetzer fostered the marriage of science and spirituality through the decades.

While Fetzer built the radio/TV/cable empire that fueled his wealth and enabled him to become sole owner of the Detroit Tigers from 1961 to 1983, few had known that John E. Fetzer had been quietly and devotedly using spiritual principles and practices to guide his business growth, as well as funding some of the seminal research on consciousness in America which sought to reconcile science and spirituality.

Fetzer attributed his success to his spiritual practices and awareness of higher consciousness. In fact, Fetzer employed meditation, psychic consultants, pendulums, water dowsing and other occult practices regularly in his decision making—which he considered major factors in his success.

With a particular focus on the Midwest where Fetzer’s story unfolds, Kalamazoo being the area where Fetzer lived and ran his business, Wilson shows that the Midwest was the first cradle of advanced spiritual expansion—long before California claimed that mantle.

Fetzer believed in the power of an interconnected world governed by an infinite intelligence that he hoped others would embrace as he had—with such extraordinary success. To insure that his legacy of spiritual inquiry and spiritual values would continue long into the future, Fetzer left endowments to fund The John E. Fetzer Memorial Trust and The John E. Fetzer Institute. See ad page 25.

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n Monday, September 24, Plant Based Nutrition Support Group, Detroit Body Garage and WellStart Health will host a 5K fun run and 1-mile walk with Josh LaJaunie. Registration begins at 5:15 p.m., and the run/walk starts at 6 p.m. from Detroit Body Garage. LaJaunie lost 200 pounds, promotes positive plant-based lifestyle changes and has been featured in Runner’s World and on Good Morning America.

Intro to Body Mechanics class is also offered for those not wanting to run or walk, featuring Detroit Body Garage and Be Bold Crew owner Terra Castro. Intro to Body Mechanics is a class focused on conditioning, core and corrective work.

Event registration is limited to the first 200 total participants.

The cost for the event is $10, which includes a meet and greet. Detroit Body Garage is located at 7968 Kercheval Ave., Number 3, Detroit. For more information, visit PBNSG.org.

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resh Start CDC Inc. Flint and MI Green Team L3C and are pleased to announce their partnership to produce the 2nd annual Veggie Fest Flint on Wednesday, September 26th at the Flint Farmers Market, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The partners will build on the success of the inaugural event, held in October 2017, to offer an expanded line-up of exhibits, concessions, presentations, cooking demos, food tastings, kids activities, community building, and live entertainment, indoors at the beautiful market venue.

Presenters will include well-known health advocates including Dr. Joel Kahn, America’s Healthy Heart Doc, and Marc Ramirez of Chickpea & Bean. Dozens of healthy living product and service vendors will be available indoors and outside under the covered pavilion, many with free samples, giveaways, show specials and door prizes.

Some of the area’s leading food trucks will be outside as well, serving delicious vegan and vegetarian meals, snacks and beverages. Concessions will also be available indoors, along with a large dining area near the main stage showcasing popular plant-powered performers, including emcee Cam Awesome, national champion heavyweight boxer, and LA-based, Hip Hop is Green.

Cooking demos and food tastings will be offered in the well-equipped demonstration kitchen

by Que Broden of Cooking with Que and other acclaimed chefs. The audience is expected to grow to over 1,000 attendees eager to learn about plant-based food and living.

Flint Farmers Market is located at 300 E. 1st St, Flint. Tickets are available on-line for $10 and include parking, admission to all programs, door prize drawing entry, and a goody bag with $5 in concessions vouchers, exhibitor discount coupons, and more. A limited number of tickets will be available at the gate for $15. Tickets, directions and details are available at www.VFF18.org. Email inquiries to VFF@migreenteam.com. See ad page 16.

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Ballet Dancing Boosts Senior Fitness and Energy Ten Australian seniors that strapped on ballet slippers and participated in Ballet for Seniors classes for three months reported feeling more fit, energetic and animated, according to research from the Queensland Institute of Technology and the Queensland Ballet. They also found that ballet improved their posture, flexibility, maneuverability and awareness.

Mastering challenging movements and sequences made the dancers happier than working at already achieved levels. Also, the group enjoyed developing supportive social bonds in get-togethers outside the dance studio.

Wild Berries Prove Anti-Cancer Prowess A naturally occurring compound found abundantly in wild blackcurrants, bilberries and lingonberries increases the body’s ability to prevent tumors, report researchers from the University of Eastern Finland. The color-producing pigments known as anthocyanins were found to increase the cancer-fighting ability of sirtuin 6, part of a class of enzymes that regulate the expression of genes that control the function of cells via key signaling pathways. Aging causes changes in the function of sirtuins, which in turn contributes to the development of several diseases.

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By the study’s end, 89 percent of those on the high-fiber diet and 50 percent of the lower-fiber diet group reached blood sugar levels in the normal range. Researchers theorized that the fiber increased numbers of the specific bacteria that break down carbohydrates, producing short-chain fatty acids that nourished gut-lining cells, reduced inflammation and helped control appetite. A shortage of short-chain fatty acids has been associated with Type 2 diabetes and other diseases.

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Doctors Underestimate Opioid Prescriptions People are frequently introduced to highly addictive opioid painkillers when using hospital emergency rooms. When University of Colorado and University of Massachusetts medical researchers surveyed 109 emergency medicine physicians at four hospitals, they found that 65 percent of them significantly underestimated how many opioids they were prescribing compared to their peers. In six- and 12-month followups, the researchers consequently found that opioid orders by all the doctors surveyed dropped by 3.5 and 4.3 percent, respectively. Those shown that they had been overprescribing lowered their rates even more, by an additional 2.1 and 2.2 percent.

Cognitive gains that people experience from an intense meditation retreat can persist for at least seven years and slow age-related cognitive decline, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of California at Davis followed up with 60 people that had participated in a three-month retreat in which they meditated in a group and alone for a total of about eight hours a day.

Immediately afterwards, the meditators showed improvements in holding sustained attention— the ability to stay focused on a task or object—a key measure of cognitive function. Seven years later, researchers found that those significant gains were partly maintained, and that older participants that diligently practiced meditation didn’t show typical patterns of age-related attention declines.

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Sodas Lower Fertility Women that drink one or more sugary sodas a day are 25 percent less likely each month to become pregnant. Men drinking the same amount are 33 percent less likely each month to father a child. Boston University School of Medicine researchers studied 1,045 men and 3,828 women that were tested for a period up to 12 menstrual cycles. Energy drinks had an even greater fertility-lowering effect than sugar-laden drinks; fruit juices and diet sodas had little impact.

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Spanking Linked to Mental Health Problems Spanking—defined as using physical force to control a child’s behavior by inflicting pain, but not injury—can have profound effects on a child later in life, say University of Michigan researchers.

Surveying records of 8,300 people that visited outpatient clinics for routine health problems, they found that the 55 percent of those that reported being spanked as children had higher incidences of depression, suicide attempts, drinking and drug use. The finding i s in line with previous studies showing that childhood trauma, abuse and neglect can have longterm health effects.

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The report tally saw investors committing $279.8 billion to renewable energy overall, excluding large dams, and $160.8 billion to solar specifically. United Nations Energy Programme head Erik Solheim explains, “The extraordinary surge in solar investment shows how the global energy map is changing and more importantly, what the economic benefits are, including the creation of more better-paying, higher-quality jobs.”

China, the leader in solar and renewable investment, was responsible for more than half of the 98 gigawatts of solar capacity added last year and 45 percent of the dollars invested in renewables overall. The U.S. was second, investing $40.5 billion in renewable energy. Mexico, Australia and Sweden increased their commitments by substantial amounts—810 percent, 147 percent and 127 percent, respectively—with all three countries ranked in the top 10.

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Dirk Petersen, Ph.D., founder and executive director of Sexual Coral Reproduction, in Hilliard, Ohio, gathers sperm and eggs from corals, fertilizes them in a lab and returns the baby corals to the wild. “A bunch of us coral reef managers were just so sick of just watching things die,” says Laurie Raymundo, a biologist at the University of Guam. This kind of in vitro fertilization provides at least a glimmer of hope for the future.

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Victories include preventing the slaughter of wild horses and burros, preserving protections for carnivores on National Park Service lands in Alaska, preserving Endangered Species Act protections for Great Lakes wolves and urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore inspection reports and enforcement records for horse shows, puppy mills, roadside zoos, laboratories and other facilities that were purged from the agency’s website in early 2017.

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WHY OUR BODY LOVES YOGA Gentle Poses Foster Flexibility

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lthough media coverage of yoga often highlights advanced yoga poses, the practice is not reserved solely for super-flexible folks. Benefits are available to everyone of any age or physical type.

“Many people assume that yoga requires the ability to be a contortionist.

Yoga is an internal process and can meet us wherever we are,” says yoga therapist Kimberly Carson, of Mindful Yoga Works, in Portland, Oregon. Springing from the theory that half of our capacity to become more flexible lies less in the muscles than in the nervous system, this calming practice helps the body release tension and achieve a suppler state.

Why it Works Yoga poses don’t need to be intense to have a significant effect. Gentle, regular practice can improve range of motion, increase muscle strength and promote circulation of the synovial fluid surrounding joints that supplies oxygen and nutrients to cartilage.

“Basic yoga is just as beneficial as more advanced ideas of yoga, especially in terms of body awareness,” says Piper Abbott, an integrative yoga therapist and teacher who owns Burlington Yoga, in Burlington, Vermont. “Where our attention

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goes, energy flows. When we’re holding a posture and directing this focused awareness into the sensation of a stretch, we’re learning to read our body.”

Agility is usually associated with muscles and joints, but underlying flexibility goes deep to further enhance wellness. Stiff muscles often go hand-inhand with stiff arteries, for example, but appropriate exercise can have a positive effect there, too.

According to studies by physical therapist Miriam Cortez-Cooper, Ph.D., and her colleagues during her tenure at the University of Texas at Austin, stretching exercises performed for 11 weeks improved flexibility of the carotid artery—the main vessel that transports blood to the brain—by 23 percent. Such an increase did not result from aerobic exercise or strength training.

Every Body Can Benefit “Yoga is truly for any and every body.

Flexibility or a lack thereof can be found in anatomies of any shape. Many options for poses exist to help you find the version that works best for you. Yoga props such as blocks and straps can provide support to encourage experimenting

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while ensuring a safe approach,” says Anna Guest-Jelley, CEO of Curvy Yoga, in Portland, Oregon. She loves sharing the value of yoga with people of all sizes.

“What’s important is working wherever you are within your current range of motion, so your body can open to new movements appropriately.”

Maintaining a regular practice offers an opportunity for individuals living with chronic pain or undergoing cancer treatment to feel more at ease. “Even in cases of severe fibromyalgia, some movement is better than none, and can foster better sleep. Restorative sleep can help to heal microtears in muscles, which can be common. Non-goal-oriented yoga also offers layers of benefits for cancer patients, both supporting physical function, as well as offering a way to practice kindness towards the body/mind during tough times,” says Carson.

For seniors, yoga is an excellent way to foster better flexibility, even in the presence of osteoarthritis. Studies conducted by Dr. Sharon Kolasinski, of the University of Pennsylvania, found that Iyengar yoga reduced joint stiffness and pain reduction during an eight-week period in people with knee osteoarthritis. Chair yoga, though popular with seniors, can introduce unnecessary risk if not tailored appropriately for those with osteoporosis, Carson cautions. “It’s important for older adults to find classes taught by appropriately trained instructors. Inappropriate chair sitting itself can compromise bone health, so teachers trained in spinal health and planes of action are recommended.”

No matter the level of an individual’s agility, improved flexibility is a boon, especially when it goes beyond the physical to embrace mental and spiritual aspects.

Abbott remarks, “Yoga has taught me not only how to move and relate to my body, but how to gracefully adjust to change and the challenges of life.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer and authors books related to the fields of alternative health and spirituality. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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Moonen’s latest project is promoting non-BPA canned seafood to reduce waste, encourage everyone to eat lower on the food chain and give popular fish a chance to rebound.

Do healthy food trends start with chefs or customers asking for more nutritious dishes?

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Like the wreckfish, some species have unfortunate names. Smart marketing can persuade a consumer to try something unfamiliar.

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It’s caught, cleaned, chilled and transported with a short expiration date. Chefs stay with the tried and true because it’s wasted if customers hesitate to order a dish. In a few years, we’ll be eating more seaweed.

We are literally loving some species to death. Bluefin tuna will likely become extinct during our lifetime due to our love affair with sushi. We should all rotate the types of fish on our plate, beyond tuna, tilapia and salmon. Good choices include halibut, mahi mahi, Arctic char, black cod and rockfish.

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Aquaculture shouldn’t be demonized anymore.

It took a while, but the better companies made changes and continue to refine improvements. They deserve our support.

Wild fish are being contaminated by debris and plastic in the water, so farming is a good alternative. for where and how fish are caught, if it’s sustainable or to be avoided. Sustainable means it’s fished or farmed with minimal impact on ocean health and will more likely remain available for the future. Half the seafood consumed today is farmed, according to program researchers.

Consider canned fish in BPA-free containers to better diversify an ocean-sourced diet. There’s no waste because it doesn’t rely on seasonal availability, tastes good and is sustainable. With creative recipes and fun garnishes, simple food can be as much of an experience as fine dining.

How can we avoid trashing the ocean and polluting our seafood?

People once thought the ocean was big enough to absorb anything dumped into it and it could replenish anything taken out.

Toxic oil spills get publicity, but runoff from agricultural businesses is just as bad. The ocean can’t be used like a toilet.

Be a steward of the environment and personalize the message through social media.

Is fish farming a good alternative for salmon and other species?

Fish farming has many components.

Mistakes were made as people learned best

What gives you hope?

Influencers are joining the choir of sustainability that I’ve preached for 30 years. Now I’m the Trojan Chef, sitting in on meetings with major suppliers and acting as spokesperson for True North.

We need to remember a species doesn’t live alone. Fish produce feces. Mussels love the yucky muck and they’re a great way to clean the water. Symbiotic species work with nature, eliminating the need for manmade chemicals.

What can individuals do?

When we’re grocery shopping or eating out, we’re voting with our dollars. Ask, “What kind of fish is this? Where was it caught and how? Is it farmed or wild?”

Serving as informed voices not only secures answers, it makes people aware of necessary preferences.

Sharing the message can be fun as anxiety melts over tasting the unfamiliar.

Host a Chopped or Iron Chef-style competition at home or with a neighbor. When my youngest son was little, there were things he wouldn’t eat out of hand, so I had him help me in the kitchen. Once he was invested in meals, he tasted new dishes.

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hile interest in traditional yoga remains strong, a groundswell of new styles looks to accommodate our changing times. With approaches ranging from yoga designed for curvy women to paddle board yoga, there is something for everyone.

“I can see a definite trend of mixing yoga with all sorts of new activities and passions,” says Sophie Parienti, founder of Yogi Times magazine and website, in Los Angeles. “I always keep an open mind. Whether it is acro yoga or art yoga, if it becomes a way to commit to a personal practice, why not?”

Innovative styles are on the upswing, including yoga blended with Pilates, resistance training and dance forms like ballet. “Yoga has been evolving since its origins and these variations on the traditional practice show exciting creativity and invite in people that are new to yoga. In particular, we’re excited to see yoga offerings that increase inclusion and accessibility to a wider and more diverse student base. Practitioners can only benefit from this direction,” notes Kerry Maiorca, chair of the Yoga Alliance and founder of Bloom Yoga Studio, in Chicago.

Newer forms of yoga are affirming that bodies of all shapes, sizes and ages can reap benefits. Moms-to-be can enjoy prenatal yoga designed to strengthen the body for childbirth, and aqua yoga—especially in a heated indoor pool—is helpful for those with physical

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A decade ago, high-energy styles like power yoga were taking center stage; the current trend is toward gentler forms like restorative and yin. Instructors are prioritizing the safety and comfort of students.

“There is an emphasis now on the quieter styles of yoga, the introspective meditative forms. Many teachers are being trained to modify poses,” says Maiorca. “A big focus right now is trauma sensitivity— and how and if to use touch as an instructor, underscoring the message that we are safe on the yoga mat.”

The future of yoga is inspiring given the coexistence of tradition and modernization. “Yogis by nature are seekers and love exploring the new and original as part of the journey,” advises Parienti. “Focus on feeling good, whatever form it takes or whatever name it carries.”

Marlaina Donato, a freelance writer and multimedia artist, also authors books on spirituality and alternative health. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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n 1972, I experienced a profound spiritual awakening and went into seclusion to focus on my inner growth.

This awakening helped me see that I’m not my mind—I am the observer of my mind.

I watched this chattering mind creating an obstacle to self-realization and true happiness. I also came to realize another clear truth: The outside world isn’t personal.

It’s unfolding according to all the forces that have taken place from the beginning of creation. Call it science or the will of God—it doesn’t matter. What matters is we didn’t do it, and it isn’t supposed to match what we want. When we see this, we can transcend the limited mind and embrace the true nature of our being.

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ment to yoga demands that we let go of our personal reactions and use each experience in life to go beyond our comfort zone.

The science of yoga is centered on realizing the essential self—the one within who is simply aware. It comes from thousands of years of enlightened beings devoting their lives to the questions: “Who am I? Why do my thoughts and emotions change so much?” This inquiry helps us find the true self inside, the self beyond personality and the mind’s fears and opinions.

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4 Nurturing tones. Typically, these are clear, warm and gentle.

4 Uplifting, not gloomy. The music should give rise to a sense of joy and beauty.

4 Absence of hooks and refrains; avoid repetition and familiarity that engage the analytical mind.

4 Flowing. It is soothing and feels akin to nature.

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hen life is stressful, we know we need to relax. The question is how. Many wonderful ways involve combining music with a meditation practice. Although we can’t always control our surroundings, we can learn to control how we react to and internalize what happens around us.

On the value of meditation and mindfulness, Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society, at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, observes, “When we do studies of this, we find we can change our brains. We can change our relationship to our emotions. We can

change our relationship to the actuality of things in ways that are healing. The immune system responds.”

Because sound affects us on all levels—emotional, mental and physical— combining musical processes with our meditation practice can be highly effective in easing stress. Cultures worldwide have long used music to lift the spirit and enhance meditation and healing.

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4 Sub-audio frequencies. The presence of these is an optional way to entrain brainwaves to an alpha or theta state that allows relaxation and healing to occur.

4 Intention. It’s important for both the musician and listener.

Here are several self-generated ways to further enhance meditation.

Controlling Breath We can live without food for weeks and water for days, but breath for only minutes. A simple way to begin breath work is by taking a fast, full inhalation, followed by a long, slow exhalation. With practice, both breath control and stress levels will improve.

Vocal Toning This uses the human voice to produce elongated vowel tones or humming sounds that can empower meditation. It also slows and lengthens our exhalation by putting a brake on the breath.

Begin by taking a deep breath and then, with the mouth open, make a simple vowel tone such as ahh or ohh. With the exhalation pushing out a sound, the tone follows naturally.

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ing of the words. Using mantras can help overcome mental chatter, de-stress and set us up for an expansion of consciousness.

Dr. Herbert Benson, founder of the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Harvard Medical School, in Boston, documented a phenomenon he named “the relaxation response”. His research discovered that those that repeated mantras for even 10 minutes a day experienced physiological changes— a reduced heart rate, slower metabolism and lower stress levels, all of which allow the body to return to a more natural state of wellness.

Singing Affirmations Research led by Carnegie Mellon University’s David Creswell found that people using self-affirmation also can protect against the damaging effects of stress on problemsolving performance.

An affirmation is a positive statement spoken in the present tense asserting that a desired goal is already achieved. With sufficient repetition and focused intention, declaration becomes reality. Adding a melody to our affirmation and singing it repeatedly enhances its power.

Mind-body expert Dr. Deepak Chopra agrees, stating, “Music helps to take the affirmations to a deeper level of the mind so that a process of emotional and spiritual transformation can start.”

We are constantly affirming in our mind what we believe. With perseverance, repetition and steadfast belief in them, the words of our affirmations become a part of us. Before long, we notice we are achieving what we may have previously thought was impossible. Accessing the rich array of music and sound modalities available can help deepen meditation, decrease stress and allow us to benefit from a higher and much improved quality of life.

Dudley Evenson and her husband, Dean, are sound healing pioneers who have produced award-winning music since 1979 through their label, Soundings of the Planet.

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“I’m a fan of techniques for getting more plants on our plates,” says Greger.

“Try using meat as more of a condiment or flavoring. Find entrées you already like and make them more plant-friendly. For instance, try replacing the taco meat with lentils spiced with traditional taco seasonings.”

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According to Jennifer Di Noia, Ph.D., of William Paterson University of New Jersey, in Wayne, superfoods have 17 nutrients in common that are critical to the prevention of chronic disease, based on findings of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Institute of Medicine.

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speaker and bestselling author Dr. Michael Greger, whose How Not to Die book now has a companion cookbook, is at the forefront of the growing conscious eating for wellness movement. The conclusions he’s drawn from his own practice are supported by the largest study to date on disease risk factors, the Global Burden of Disease, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. “The number one cause of death and cause of disability in the United States is our diet. Genetics loads the gun, but lifestyle pulls the trigger. Genes are not our destiny,” Greger says.

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Greger reminds us that changing our diet can be initially daunting, but better health is worth the effort, as exemplified by one of his leading cases. “I met with an obese, middle-aged man with Type 2 diabetes in the beginning stages of diabetic neuropathy. After a month of being on a plant-based diet, he had reversed his diabetes and his nerve pain disappeared.

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hronic pain affects 100 million Americans, with annual treatment costs reaching $635 billion, according to the Institute of Medicine.

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The Annals of Internal Medicine reports that an estimated 2 million Americans suffered from opioid use disorder involving prescription drugs as of 2016 while 12 million admitted to misusing them. Legal and illegal opioids killed 64,070 Americans in 2016, 21 percent more than the previous year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Some opioid addiction stems from use of illegal recreational drugs like heroin and cocaine, but the National Institute of Drug Abuse testified to the U.S. Senate that as of 2014 more than four times as many Americans were addicted to prescription opioids (2.1 million) than heroin (467,000).

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The first step in preventing dependency is to avoid opioids completely, says Fadel Zeidan, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurobiology and anatomy at the Wake

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Let the Sunshine In Just getting a little natural sunlight can have a strong effect on chronic pain, according to a study published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.

Hospital patients fortunate enough to have beds on the sunny side of the building cut their need for opioid-based pain meds by 22 percent just one hour after spine surgery.

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Forest School of Medicine, in WinstonSalem, North Carolina: “Opioids don’t work for chronic pain. They may be effective for acute pain, such as right after an injury or surgery, but they are ineffective and addictive in the long run.” Here are several better ways to feel better.

Mindfulness meditation: Zeidan recommends mindfulness meditation and cites a University of Massachusetts study of people with chronic pain in which pain lessened by at least 65 percent after 10 weeks of this practice.

“Mindfulness meditation is about discipline and regulating one’s attention.

It appears to shut down the thalamus, the brain’s gatekeeper, and the brain’s ability to register pain,” explains Zeidan.

Yoga: Strongly positive effects have been reported in several studies, including one on 150 veterans with chronic low back pain from the Veterans Administration San Diego Healthcare System. It showed that

12 weeks of yoga classes reduced pain and opioid use, and improved functionality of participants; many of them had suffered back pain for more than 15 years.

Drumming Out Drugs Music, specifically drumming, stimulates the release of endorphins, the body’s own morphine-like painkillers. Group drumming can help people withdrawing from addictive drugs, especially those having particular difficulty in conventional addiction programs, reports a University of Arizona at Tempe study published in the American Journal of Public Health.

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Acupuncture: The ancient Chinese modality that’s been used to treat all types of pain for millennia has become such a mainstream treatment that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that healthcare providers learn more about it to help patients avoid prescription opioids.

“All pain starts with imbalance,” says Terri Evans, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida. “Acupuncture is about creating balance in the body and in releasing the fascia, where pain patterns get locked.”

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cannabis cigarette reduced pain by 72 percent in a group of patients with painful neuropathy. The body’s endocannabinoid system, found in the brain, organs, connective tissues and immune cells, is one of its natural pain-coping mechanisms, and is most affected by cannabis.

Mitch Earleywine, Ph.D., associate professor of clinical psychology at the State University of New York at Albany, author of Understanding Marijuana: A New Look at the Scientific Evidence and a member of the advisory board of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, is an advocate of medical marijuana. While regarding it as helpful for chronic pain with little risk of addiction, he concludes it’s “great for a small handful of conditions, but it’s not the cure-all that some are suggesting.”

CBD oil: Dr. Hyla Cass, of Marina del Rey, California, an integrative physician expert in psychiatry and addiction recovery, and author of The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, is more comfortable with CBD (cannabidiol) oil. It’s a hemp product legal in 45 states, provided it qualifies in non-addictive levels of THC, the component of cannabis that induces euphoria (see TheCannabis Industry.org/state-marijuana-policies-map).

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marijuana’s 5 to 35 percent.

“CBD oil won’t make you high,” says Cass. “In and of itself, CBD oil is very potent. You don’t need the THC for pain relief. There’s no need to go down the slippery slope of using an illegal substance.”

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If everything is functioning well, the river is flowing well. When there is a dysfunction— injury, pain, degeneration etc.—that is viewed as a blockage. Acupuncture helps to open that blockage, provide better circulation to the involved area for healing and trigger a release of endorphins and enkephalins—the natural painkillers, also called endogenous or natural opioids.”

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“These therapies are microsystems in acupuncture. A microsystem is where one part of the body is able to represent the body as a whole,” he says. “In abdominal and Zhu scalp acupuncture, areas on the belly and scalp correspond to the patient’s head, arms, legs and internal organs.

Moreover, wherever there is pain in the body, it can be treated by placing needles in those corresponding areas.” He often treats pain resulting from neurological issues, fibromyalgia, plantar fasciitis and shoulder problems. For questions and contact info, see ad page 22.

Alice Huang, of Alice Huang's Chinese Natural Therapies, with offices in Clawson and Wyandotte, MI, typically recommends acupuncture, DDS therapy, acupressure and massage for pain issues. These can help with issues such as headaches, Migraines, muscle pain, arthritis, back & shoulder pain, disc problems, abdominal pain, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, etc.

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He specializes in low back and neck pain, as well as sacroiliac dysfunction and temporomandibular joint syndrome.

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CRYOTHERAPY “Whole body cryotherapy is a process of exposing the body to ultracool air for no more than three minutes at a time in order to trick the brain that the body is freezing, triggering the body’s natural healing mechanisms,” Brett Masserant, owner of Accelerated Innovative Recovery in Utica, MI, explains. “As your core works intensively to heat blood and transport it to your extremities, circulation is increased, purifying blood by replacing harmful toxins with oxygen. This oxygen-purified blood, full of hormones and enzymes, then courses to your muscles and organs, accelerating healing and recovery.” He says this modality benefits both muscle pain and arthritis, among other types. For questions and contact info, see ad page 54.

ENERGY HEALING Laura Franco, owner of Embrace the Heart in Royal Oak and Madison Heights, MI, addresses physical, emotional and mental pain with Resonance Repatterning. “Resonance Repatterning uses muscle checking to help identify and shift energy

that is being held within your body,” she says. “We work together to identify any blocks you may be experiencing in your life and go through a series of questions and statements. After everything has been identified, I muscle check for an energizing option—there are over 127 to choose from—to shift the energy of what was previously identified. Once the energizing option is complete, we go back through the questions and statements and recheck.” For questions and contact info, see ad page 29.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE Gretchen Perry, family nurse practitioner who uses Functional Medicine at Fundamental Healing in Southfield, MI,

promotes individualized therapy based on pain’s root cause. Therapies may include healthy fatty acid and curcumin supplements to reduce inflammation and lowdose naltrexone or elimination of certain foods from the diet to address environmental and food sensitivities.

“Lastly, I will frequently encourage patients to use castor oil packs and/or coffee enemas. Any modality that supports detoxifying the body and improving lymphatic drainage helps,” she states. Frequently treated conditions in her practice include spinal damage, migraines, fibromyalgia, autoimmune-related pain and abdominal pain. For questions and contact info, see ad page 37.

Reducing inflammation is also a priority for Keri Topouzian, doctor of osteopathic medicine and fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians.

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“Traumeel injections are a prescription homeopathic anti-inflammatory that can be given once per week, and it is available as a tablet as well,” Topouzian says. For questions and contact info, see ad page 9.

HIGH DOSE COLD LASER THERAPY Pain Free Life Centers, located in Troy, Brighton, Bloomfield and Shelby Township, specialize in an exclusive High Dose Laser Therapy program providing more than 7 years of incredible results. Center Director Jeff Morton says, “High Dose Laser Therapy delivers energy in the form of specific wavelengths of light to damaged cells.

These photons are absorbed by the cells and stimulate the mitochondria to accelerate the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). This biochemical increase in cell energy (photobiomodulation) is used to help transform damaged cells to a stable, healthy cell. The result is an increase in blood flow, while reducing inflammation.

This stimulates tissue growth and helps aid the body’s own healing process.” Whether you suffer from back pain, knee pain, neuropathy, arthritis, or plantar fasciitis, these are just a few of the conditions that can benefit from High Dose Laser Therapy. For questions and contact info, see ad page 19.

HOMEPATHIC/HERBAL MEDICINE Hilda Lauderman, Ph.D., uses homeopathic and herbal remedies at Biblical Health in Davison, MI. These target pain anywhere in the body resulting from toxin accumulation. Lauderman explains, “The treatment pulls toxins out of the body. This can be a long duration depending on the patient’s condition.” Many of her patients come to her with mental health disorders, lack of energy due to adrenal fatigue, difficulty walking and other toxin-related

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HYPNOTIC INTERVENTION "Pain most commonly occurs when your body's alarm system alerts the brain to actual or potential tissue damage," explains Frank Garfield, CMHt, of Clinical Hypnosis Institute in Warren, MI. "But this is only part of a larger story. Pain actually involves all of your body systems and all of the responses that occur are aimed at protection and healing."

"Pain relies on CONTEXT," he says.

"A headache is quite different from mental/ emotional pain caused by situational stress and that is different than a physical injury.

Sensory information (from the five senses) needs to be evaluated by your central nervous system. Evaluation of these cues is extremely comprehensive; it involves complex memory, reasoning and emotional processes, and must include consideration of the potential consequences of a response."

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

"Quick pain relief methods may only offer very temporary relief or none at all," he says, "so hypnotherapy may be called for over a period of several sessions. Hypnosis can be quicker and safer than any drug."

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TAI CHI Holly Malloy, a certified Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan instructor at Martial Science Center in Southfield, MI, describes this style of tai chi as “a soft-style martial art and slow-moving meditation. It is a lowimpact and mind-body exercise which uses breath control and movements to strengthen and stretch muscles.”

She commonly sees students with arthritis, headaches and fibromyalgia. Harvard Health Publishing reports, “On the physical side, tai chi supports or improves

balance, coordination, flexibility, muscle strength, and stamina,” and studies have shown tai chi’s benefits for fibromyalgia patients’ comfort as well as sleep. For questions and contact info, see ad page 54.

YOGA / REIKI Theresa May, owner/director of Santosha Yoga in Chesterfield, MI, specializes in yoga along with reiki, massage and meditation for pain. “Yoga can have therapeutic effects: Increasing the breath increases blood flow, promoting healing,” she says.

“In reiki, healing energy is transferred from the practitioner to the client to reduce stress, pain and anxiety.” As for meditation, “Combining focus on the breath with reducing the awareness of outside sensations—studies have shown that this can help relieve pain.” She most commonly sees clients with neck, shoulder, lower back and hip pain. For questions and contact info, see ad page 54.

Chronic back pain and the chronic pain of fibromyalgia are common among students beginning yoga classes at Strongheart Yoga in Warren, MI.

Owner and instructor Pattie McCann, experienced registered yoga teacher, explains that yoga assists with chronic pain.

“When the acute pain from an injury or event is past the nervous system has become overprotective, and small signals produce big pain reactions. Pain creates stress, and stress increases pain—thus chronic pain. Yoga works with the parasympathetic nervous system to turn down that stress response and let the body/mind move into the rest and repair mode.”

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ld-style rectangular metal lunchboxes are passé. New, convenient compartmentalized containers inspired by the Japanese bento box and Indian tiffin allow parents to pack up to five different, colorful and healthy items for a child’s lunch with less plastic wrapping to separate foods. It dovetails exactly with

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Think Five

“People usually eat with their eyes,” says Allison Forajter, a clinical dietitian at Community Hospital, in Munster, Indiana. “The more color and variety presented the better.”

Holley Grainger, a registered dietitian, creator of the blog Cleverful Living at HolleyGrainger.com and mother of two school-age daughters in Birmingham, Alabama, agrees, saying, “These boxes make lunchbox packing easier because each compartment can be assigned a different food group.”

Grainger usually starts with a protein, adds fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and inserts a surprise treat for a total of five selections. “One easy and inexpensive way to boost protein is through low-fat dairy options like milk, yogurt, string cheese or cottage cheese. For children that like meat and poultry, roasted chicken and low-sodium deli turkey are delicious options. This is where I like to work in leftovers, so last night’s entrée may be the filling for today’s lunchbox mini-tacos. For a high-protein vegetarian/vegan option, beans/legumes are a favorite, whether in dips, salsas, salads or pastas,” she says.

Forajter recommends exploring varied colors of the same type of fruits or vegetables. Offer green and purple grapes or red, yellow, green and orange bell pepper strips, and ask kids if each color tasted different. Including unusual fruits or vegetables can be a learning experience for the whole family. “Try purple and orange cauliflower or red, yellow, white or purple carrots,” she suggests.

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“emotional nutrition”, as well. She might include a piece of chocolate or a cookie, but the surprise doesn’t have to be food. “A note or picture from you written on your child’s napkin adds a special touch. It lets them know you’re thinking about them and gives them a feeling of security throughout the day,” she says.

Parents faced with the daily round of lunch packing may benefit from the system of five. Each item goes into a separate compartment in the bento, box-style lunchbox.

Many also offer a space for a “chiller” to keep foods safely cool.

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Protein: turkey breast, chicken breast, hardboiled egg cut in half, nuts, beans, almond butter, string cheese, yogurt Fruit: blueberries, apple slices, plums, grapes—something easy for kids to eat

Vegetable: carrots, English cucumbers, celery sticks, bell pepper strips—easy finger foods; kids might eat more veggies if provided with a dip such as hummus or natural homemade ranch dressing

Whole grain: ancient or whole grain crackers, pita bread, non-GMO blue corn chips

Treat: a happy surprise could be a piece of wrapped dark chocolate, a crayon or a funny, loving or encouraging note from a parent

Lunch: a Key Meal

“When children are fueled with nutritious foods, they are more alert and focused throughout the day, leading to better behavior, concentration and test scores,” says Grainger. “They also have the opportunity to fill up on many of the essential vitamins and minerals often lacking in away-from-home meals. I’ve found that my children are hungrier at lunch than at other meals, so they tend to fill up on whatever is being offered.”

Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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our children will need more food and protein for their brains to work during the school year.

Think first about a healthy breakfast.

Make sure the family starts the day with good protein! Eggs and veggies, yogurt or cottage cheese and berries, Protein drink with veggies and fresh fruit.

For lunch, avoid prepackaged lunches like crackers, cheese and processed meats. If your child eats Gluten-Free, try a lettuce wrap with a healthy protein. Left over dinner is a good choice too.

An afternoon snack of a fruit i.e. apples, grapes, berries and bananas are good portable choices. Veggies like carrot & celery sticks are good crunchy snacks too.

Avoid fast-food for dinner 'on the run.' Buy a pre-cooked chicken and cut it

up to be eaten in the car if necessary.

For immune support, chewable or a powdered vitamin C and restart vitamin D3.

I use a product called Flu Pellets for prevention of the flu. It is a small pellet that is put under the tongue 1 time per week to avoid the flu. It's great for students, teachers and parents too!

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GOOD BOX LUNCH IDEAS scrambled eggs with Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper as a spread on multigrain bread.

Healthy Sides: Cooked corn on the cob, pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries, apple slices with or without almond butter

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Kelly Kwok, cookbook author and mother of two schoolchildren in Buffalo, New York, shares many perfectfor-a-lunchbox recipes on her blog LifeMadeSweeter.com. Here are three of them.

Store-bought hummus, a bag of baby kale or spinach, a few shredded carrots and a whole-grain tortilla come together for an easy wrap.

Healthy Sides: Stemmed sweet cherries, banana chips, yogurt

Rainbow Skewers On short wooden skewers, slide on tiny mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes and cooked tortellini with a tiny container of pesto or marinara sauce for dipping.

Egg ‘Salad’ Sandwich

Healthy Sides: Mixed fresh berries and bell pepper strips, healthy granola bar

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n manufacturing, a zero waste policy means designing products so that all resources are used or reused. It’s a concept Bea Johnson, author of Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste, embraced for her family a decade ago in Mill Valley, California. “My goal was to simplify our lives,” she says. “We found a zero waste lifestyle isn’t what we expected; it’s better. It’s good for the environment and for our family.”

Johnson reports achieving 40 percent savings in annual household costs. “Voluntary simplicity has also changed our daily routines. Simple living focuses on experiences versus things, and we find we have more free time,” she says. “Our minimalist wardrobes now fit into carry-on bags for travel.”

A Doable Personal Goal “Don’t expect to reach zero. Go for zero-ish,” counsels Celia Ristow, a freelance writer who blogs at Litterless.com. In 2017, Ristow and two friends, Moira Kelley and Bailey Warren, started a grassroots group called Zero Waste Chicago to raise awareness and connect locals with needed resources to reduce trash.

“We speak at grocery stores, community events, schools, colleges and to employees on their lunch hour. We love how responding readers send suggestions and outlets for reusing items,” says Ristow.

Local efforts can take off when people find like-minded others through using hash tags like #zerowastechicago on Instagram, search for a local blogger or host a mini-meet-up in a grocery that sells in bulk or at a coffee shop that uses ceramic cups or no plastic stirrers.

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Similar grassroots organizations are active in Colorado (EcoCycle. org/home) and Seattle (EcoCollectiveSeattle.com).

“Zero waste seems difficult to imagine in the U.S. People think change is costly and time-consuming,” Johnson says. “My vocation is to shatter these misconceptions. Follow the 5 R’s: refuse what you don’t need, reduce what you need, reuse, recycle and rot. Refuse single-use plastics and junk mail, reduce the volume of clothing items and sports equipment, buy used, recycle the unwanted and compost (rot) food waste, lint, hair and floor sweepings. It’s not that complicated.”

Due to her experience, Johnson can now store a year’s worth of waste in a pint-sized Mason jar. “Inside is deteriorated foam from headphones, a dental retainer, silicone caulk from the sink, fruit and veggie stickers, clothing labels, plastic mini-bumpers from cabinet corners I replaced with felt and a plastic-coated spike from the dishwasher,” she says. “I’m still amazed when people have a use for something I don’t want or need. Start by saying no to flyers, freebies, party favors, business cards, plastics, excessive packaging and junk mail. Accepting them creates more. Refusing such clutter is the first rule to a less wasteful lifestyle.”

Kathryn Kellogg, the Vallejo, California, author of the Going Zero Waste blog and a content creator for Pela Case, a Canadian eco-friendly smartphone case maker, offers many zero waste swaps. “I use silicone cupcake liners instead of paper, bar soap in lieu of plastic-packaged body wash and make my own lip balm.” She also has alternatives for sponges, plastic wrap, cooking pans and toothbrushes. Consider her 31-day challenge at GoingZeroWaste.com/31-day-video-challenge. She notes, “Since I started working toward zero waste, I have more confidence, am able to speak up about less waste and am mindful when I shop.”

A World View In May, Johnson toured 16 countries in 17 days giving presentations. “Surprisingly, we often had to open another room because interest was higher than expected. In Russia, they broadcasted my talk to 17 cities,” she says.

Johnson learned that many countries have no waste collection or recycling programs. Plastic bottles, bags and trash litter many landscapes. “Life in the United States is different. Here, we have bigger houses, need more and create more waste. Elsewhere, grocery shopping is done daily instead of weekly, produce is local, seasonal and sustainable instead of imported,” she observes. “In a way, it’s easier to go zero waste there because they’re using just what they need. Everyone deserves a place to live and life’s necessities. Past that comfort level, it’s excess.”

Johnson sees rapid changes underway in consumer thinking and is hopeful looking forward. “I don’t want to tell others how to live. I just want to share our experiences. The United States’ example has a huge impact worldwide. Zero waste is the necessary lifestyle of the future, and it begins at home.”

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Frito-Lay, Campbell Soup and other major U.S. players in the food and beauty industries are talking more about sustainability these days. The result is adoption of innovative materials.

Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of recycler TerraCycle, advises, “Bioplastics are meant to be a solution for the world’s plastic waste problem. However, in most cases, biodegradable bioplastics will only break down in a high-temperature industrial composting facility, not

in your average household compost bin. Plus, these are not recyclable.

A better solution might be to place the focus on durable bioplastics that are made from plant materials, but can still be recycled,”

Entrepreneurs like Daphna Nissenbaum are taking action. As an Israeli mom, she chided her teenage son for trashing rather than recycling plastic water bottles.

Yet then, she says, “I realized plastic bottles weren’t the main issue,” when she saw flexible packaging such as chip bags, candy wrappers and

go-to containers crammed into the trash. Nissenbaum learned that most flexible packaging isn’t recycled and ends up in landfills, oceans and other places.

Once an orange peel is discarded, it disintegrates biologically and turns to compost, she saw, and committed to engineering packaging to do the same. A graduate of the Israeli Army’s elite software engineering program and with a marketing MBA, her Tipa Corporation has patented bioplastic that acts like plastic. “When composted, the material naturally breaks down in 180 days or less,” she says. Tipa now makes zippered bags, stand-up pouches and packaging for coffee, snacks and produce.

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n estimated 10 percent of Americans are allergic to household pets, with sensitivities to cats twice as common as to dogs, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

Most people with cat allergies react to Fel d 1, a protein found on cat skin, although other cat allergens are found on the fur, in saliva and even in their urine, reports a study in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

The tiny Fel d 1 protein attached to a piece of airborne cat hair or skin can linger in the air for hours—much longer than a similarly released dog allergen. It’s also sticky, readily attaching to human skin and clothing, and can even easily transfer to catfree public locations such as a classroom.

Male cats tend to produce more of this allergenic protein than females, especially if they’re not neutered. However, all cats produce the Fel d 1 protein, and it’s unrelated to the amount of feline dander or shedding. Thus, no truly hypoallergenic cat breed exists, yet some breeds may be better for allergic pet lovers, say Austrian researchers in a study published in the journal Clinical and Translational Allergy.

Many people are able to build up tolerance to their kitty over time. Before starting a relationship, first ensure the allergy is not severe. If allergy symptoms are more of a nuisance than a serious health threat, some options can help minimize the problem at home: 4 Consider making the bedroom of any affected family member a cat-free zone.

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4 Purchase a high-quality air purifier to clean the air of allergens and other pollutants.

4 To prevent a buildup of allergens indoors, replace carpeting with hard flooring and drapes and curtains with non-fabric window coverings and if possible, avoid upholstered furniture.

4 Clean the house often and thoroughly, including any surfaces that trap pet hair and dander like couch covers, pillows, bedding and pet beds.

4 Wash bed linens at least weekly in hot water.

4 Wash hands after handling the cat. After snuggling together, consider taking a shower and shampoo before retiring in order to avoid bringing kitty allergens to bed.

4 Feed kitty an anti-inflammatory (grainfree), balanced and species-appropriate diet.

Reducing or eliminating the allergenic and genetically modified (GMO) foods a cat eats reduces the allergenic quality of their saliva.

4 Ensure optimal levels of essential fatty acids in their diet to reduce shedding and dander.

4 Bathe the cat regularly, taking care to use only a safe, non-drying, herbal animal shampoo.

Karen Shaw Becker, a doctor of veterinary medicine, is a proactive integrative practitioner who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).

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10 BREEDS FOR ALLERGIC CAT LOVERS

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Sometimes called the “longhaired Siamese” for its luxurious coat, Balinese cats nevertheless produce less of the Fel d 1 protein than other breeds.

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Despite a short, double coat that is silky and plush to the touch, this cat also produces less Fel d 1 protein. They’re known for their loyalty and playful personality.

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Bengals’ uniquely fine fur requires less grooming than many others. Because they spend less time licking their fur, it contains less saliva and their dander is less likely to spread.

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A hairless cat, the Sphynx has no fur to trap allergens from their saliva. However, the Fel d 1 protein will still be present.

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Javanese

This breed has only a top coat, just one of the three typical layers of coats common to cats, which means less shedding and dander to spread around the home.

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Devon Rex

The soft, short and curly coat of this playful breed—known for remaining “kittens at heart”—may normally include bare, furless patches. They shed less than many others.

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The Oriental Shorthair encompasses more than 300 different colors and patterns, all with short, fine coats for minimal shedding. Regular grooming helps control dander.

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Similar to the Devon Rex, but with a curly fur coat, the Cornish Rex has only a soft undercoat of down hair, compared with a typical three layers, including an undercoat, middle “awn” hair and outer guard hair, so they shed less.

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Some people love the look of this longhaired, shaggy-coated cat. They also produce less Fel d 1 protein than other breeds, even those with far less fur.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Breath & Movement Beyond AsanaWorkshop - 3:30-4:30pm. Explore internal sensations of the breath's movement, leading to deeper understanding of stuck energies. Spend time in fewer postures to delve deeper, learning practical applications to daily life. $30. Yoga Oasis Yoga Studio, 6160 Dixie Hwy., Suite 240, CLARKSTON. Joan Price 248770-5388. See ad page 54.

Shamanic Healing Intro Class - 6–8:30pm.

Overview of Shamanic healing practices used by tribal medicine people, including experiencing drum journeys to meet guides. $35. 3820 Packard #280, ANN ARBOR. 734-358-0218.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 White Pine Farms/CSA Farmers Market Farm Tour - 1:30-3:30pm. tour of White Pines Farm, a brief presentation on how to purchase from CSA Farmers Market, along with vendors on-hand with goods for sale and taste samples. 2933 Burnside Rd, NORTH BRANCH. Info: 810-688-7442. See ad page 28.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13 Fresh Start Workshop - 6pm. Let executive Chef Angelo Loria and St John Providence Health Systems Dietitian Beth Theisen show you how to keep eating healthy and stick to your resolutions.

FREE. Vince & Joe’s Market Dolce Gelato Cafe, 55178 Van Dyke Ave., SHELBY TOWNSHIP. Seating is limited. Sign up now! 586-786-9230.

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Forgiveness Workshop - 6–9pm. Part of Donna Lakes’s Ascension Workshop Series. Lecture, group healing, group meditation, anger release techniques. $50. 3820 Packard #280, ANN ARBOR. 734-3580218.

Meet Marie! Free 10 minute Access Bar - 6:308:30pm. Marie is a new practitioner in our office!

Today ONLY, she is offering FREE 10 minute Access Consciousness: The Bars, services. Marie is a Beauty Cultivator and is certified. Register on-line or call. FREE. Journey To Health Chakra, LLC, 5770 S. Main St, Suite C, CLARKSTON. Erika Arms 248-505-8010. See ad page 53.

markyourcalendar Thermography Breast Imaging

Thermography, a well-known alternative to mammography is a safe and early detection tool that does not use radiation, compression, any personal contact and creates no pain. Cost is not covered by insurance ($165).

Friday, September 14

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

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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Cosmic Percussions - 7–9pm. Drums, music, meditation, movement, and chanting to release stress and pent-up emotions, led by John Steinbauer. Drums included. $20. 3820 Packard #280, ANN ARBOR. 734-358-0218.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Weekend Wakeup Yoga with Anne - 8:30-9:45am.

In honor of our 10-year Anniversary, start the day with a special Vin-Yin class to enjoy the benefits of a joyful flow for half the class and the therapeutic benefits of longer held yin poses at end. FREE. Yoga Oasis Yoga Studio, 6160 Dixie Hwy., Suite 240, CLARKSTON. Joan Price 248-770-5388.

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Yoga Oasis 10 Year Anniversary - 8:30am-4pm.

Free day of yoga, reiki, meditation to celebrate 10 years in service to the yoga community. Refreshments, Prizes. Drop by for any or all classes on Sept. 15. FREE. Yoga Oasis Yoga Studio, 6160 Dixie Hwy., Suite 240, CLARKSTON. Joan Price 248-770-5388. See ad page 54.

Balls and Walls Yoga and Fitness Class - 1011:15am. In honor of our 10-year Anniversary, enjoy a free, playful, and effective workout using balance balls and the walls. Susan incorporates yoga and fitness into this new class. FREE. Yoga Oasis Yoga Studio, 6160 Dixie Hwy., Suite 240, CLARKSTON. Joan Price 248-770-5388. See ad page 54.

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of our 10-year Anniversary, join us for a special class, Reiki with Jen, and experience the benefits of this gentle and healing energy work. FREE. Yoga Oasis Yoga Studio, 6160 Dixie Hwy., Suite 240, CLARKSTON. Joan Price 248-770-5388.

See ad page 54.

Back to School Health & More - Noon. How to 'fool proof' back to school. What to do about fall sniffles, colds and immune system meltdowns, the healthiest food options for the family, to vaccinate or NOT to vaccinate, attention issues, ADD or ADHD, and more. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. Space limited. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 36.

Keep Kids Healthy - Noon. (see description on 9/8 event). FREE. Space Limited. RSVP. 3 Better Health locations: 14105 Hall Rd, SHELBY TWP. 586-884-6160; 33452 Van Dyke, STERLING HEIGHTS 586-884-6160; 17696 W 13 Mile, BEVERLY HILLS 248-645-5500. See ad page 36.

Healthy Back Essentials - 1-2:30pm. By age 40 many have lost greater than half the range of motion of a healthy spine. Explore Tai Chi breathing, core poses for stabilization, yoga to develop lengthen and strength & self care routine. $20. Santosha Yoga LLC, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Health Is The Gift You Give Yourself - 6:30-8pm.

Health begins to decline for most Americans when they reach middle age. Yet this doesn’t happen in areas of the world where a Whole Food Plant-Based lifestyle is the cultural norm. $35. Birmingham Groves High School, 20500 West 13 Mile Road, BEVERLY HILLS. Stephanie Vail 248-919-8726.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19 Wednesday Wine Tasting - 6:30pm. Join Wine Director Carl Brittingham as he introduces his guests to some great wines. You’ll be able to enjoy the wines paired with appetizers prepared by Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market’s Executive Chef Angelo Loria. $20 per attendee. Vince & Joe’s Market Dolce Gelato Cafe, 55178 Van Dyke Ave., SHELBY TOWNSHIP. Seating is limited. Sign up now.

586-786-9230. See ad page 20.

Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Therapy - 6:307:30pm. Learn how intravenous stem cells work, why they work and the kind of conditions that may benefit. FREE. Keri Topouzian, D.O., 1900 South Telegraph Suite 102, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. RSVP 248-302-0473. See ad page 9.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Therapy - 6:307:30pm. Learn how intravenous stem cells work, why they work and the kind of conditions that may benefit. FREE. Keri Topouzian, D.O., 2621 Wackerly St., #E, MIDLAND. RSVP 248-302-0473.

See ad page 9.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Fork & Cork Festival - 4-10pm. Also Sun. 9/22 - 11am-10pm. . Kick off Fall with two spectacular days of food, wine, craft beer and music! General admission FREE. Wine & Craft Beer Sampling Tent: $30. Downtown UTICA. Strongheart Yoga Book Club - 7pm. My Cousin

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Rachel by Dapnhne DuMaurier. As always, book club is free and everyone is welcome! Bring along a snack to share and come join the discussion! FREE. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

markyourcalendar Enlightened Soul Expo

6th Annual Fall event. Psychics and card readers, aura photos, holistic products, over 150 vendors and energy workers. Free presentations, free parking, door prizes. A variety of food will be available for purchase.

Saturday, September 22 - 10am-6pm Sunday, September 23 - 11am-5pm Skyline High School 2552 Maple Rd., Ann Arbor

For information / advance ticket discounts: EnlightenedSoulExpo.com See ad page 13.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Father Time Health Series Part One: Turning Back Your Hormonal Clock - Noon. (Part II see Oct. 13). Wishing you could feel the way you did in your 20’s and 30’s? Stop popping pills and learn how to restart your body! By understanding your hormones we can devise a personalized plan to rewind the clock and beat Father Time! FREE. Better Health Market, 14105 Hall Rd, SHELBY TWP. Space Limited. RSVP 586-884-6160. See ad page 36.

Father Time Health Series Part One: Turning Back Your Hormonal Clock - 2pm. (See description in listing above). FREE. Better Health Market, 17696 W 13 Mile, BEVERLY HILLS. Space limited. RSVP 248-645-5500. See ad page 36.

Father Time Health Series Part One: Turning Back Your Hormonal Clock - 3:30pm. (See description in listing above). FREE. Better Health Market, 2053 S. Telegraph, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. Space Limited. RSVP 248-334-9500. See ad page 36.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Full Moon Potluck - 6pm tour of thatched building & grounds, 7pm ‘ish Potluck & Bonfire. Enjoy a cozy evening – in the Strawbale Studio, outside & around the bonfire, or in the main house. Families welcome. Free event, or donations welcome. Strawbale Studio, OXFORD. RSVP (text or message) name and phone number 248-236-5432.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn & Ann Esselstyn - Dinner 5pm, Presentation 6:30pm. Join Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, MD, author of the bestseller, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, and his wife, Ann Esselstyn, co-author of the accompanying cookbook for an inspiring evening. Presentation $25, (optional)Dinner $25. Groves High School, 20500 W. 13 Mile Rd., BEVERLY HILLS. Info: 248-919-8726.

body through stress. This free educational seminar will provide tips, suggestions and simple solutions to relieve stress using essential oils. FREE. Waller Wellness Center, 1854 W Auburn Road, ROCHESTER HILLS. Naomi Martoia 248-844-1414. See ad inside front cover.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Intro to Energy Healing - 6-7:30pm. Intro to Energy Healing with guided meditation. What is energy healing, how does it work, benefits, open discussion, guided med. for self-healing. $35. Vibe Well, 495 N. Fenway Dr., FENTON. 248-514-0032.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 A2 Vibrational Experience - 7–8:30pm. Amy Feger plays crystal bowls, drums, Shamanic rattle, rainstick, and more, for a meditative group energy healing. $20. 3820 Packard #280, ANN ARBOR. 734-358-0218.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Keep Kids Healthy - Noon. Join us a this free seminar and learn how to fuel your child’s brain power with a healthy diet, utilize nutrition to boost immune health, encourage physical activity for cognitive development and achievement in school and help decrease sugar intake.FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. Space limited.

RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 36.

markyourcalendar THE PATH OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Attend this spiritual and writing conference and retreat that will enhance your personal, business, and writing life with the help of various ancient, sacred and creative teachings.

4pm Friday, October 5 thru 3pm Sunday, October 7 Cost: $155-$299

Colombiere Retreat & Conference Center Village of Clarkston, MI 48346 Info: Weam 586-231-6175

https://thepathofconsciousness.com/

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 How to Overcome Emotional Eating & Cravings - Noon. In the midst of diets, weight loss solutions and quick detoxes, we don’t talk enough about emotional eating. This talk is for anyone who has suffered from issues with food, body, emotional eating, binge eating, intense craving or food obsession or addiction. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. Space limited. RSVP 248-7358100. See ad page 36.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 Intro to Energy Healing - 6-7:30pm. Intro to Energy Healing with guided meditation. What is energy healing, how does it work, benefits, open discussion, guided med. for self-healing. $35. Vibe Well, 495 N. Fenway Dr., FENTON. 248-514-0032.

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Supporting The Body Through Stress - 5-6:30pm.

Learn how Essential Oils may be used to support the

Father Time Health Series Part Two: Burning Fat After 40 - Noon. Struggling to lose weight no

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matter how hard you workout? Do you want to look better than you did in your 20’s? Learn the secrets to revving up your metabolism without pills, gimmicks or crazy diets. Get the keys to revving your metabolism for your entire life! FREE. Better Health Market, 14105 Hall Rd, SHELBY TWP. Space Limited. RSVP 586-884-6160. See ad page 36.

Father Time Health Series Part Two: Burning Fat After 40 - 2pm. (See description in event above). FREE. Better Health Market, 17696 W 13 Mile, BEVERLY HILLS. Space limited. RSVP 248-645-5500. See ad page 36.

Father Time Health Series Part Two: Burning Fat After 40 - 3:30pm. (See description in event above). FREE. Better Health Market, 2053 S. Telegraph, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. Space Limited.

RSVP 248-334-9500. See ad page 36.

markyourcalendar Vaccine Choice Empowerment Symposium

Keynote speaker: David Brownstein, M.D., plus additional speakers and panelists, meet & greet, strolling dinner, cash bar, panelist discussions.

Thursday, October 25 • 6-9pm $100/person thru 9/30, $125 after

ongoing events Submit online by the 12th of each month at NACalendar.com. RSVP events to confirm details due to possible changes and/or holiday schedule closings.

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 Sundays.

Learn tools to improve stress, concentration, focus, memory, slow aging, and find happiness. Sound to good to be true? Come and find out for yourself.

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

See ad page 54.

Basic Yoga & Meditation - 6-7:15pm. $13.

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

VisTaTech Center - Schoolcraft College 18600 Haggerty Rd., Livonia

Info/registration: MichiganVaccineChoice.org/empowerment

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Intro to Energy Healing - 6-7:30pm. Intro to Energy Healing with guided meditation. What is energy healing, how does it work, benefits, open discussion, guided med. for self-healing. $35. Vibe Well, 495 N. Fenway Dr., FENTON. 248-514-0032.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 Intro to Energy Healing - 6-7:30pm. Intro to Energy Healing with guided meditation. What is energy healing, how does it work, benefits, open discussion, guided med. for self-healing. $35. Vibe Well, 495 N. Fenway Dr., FENTON. 248-514-0032.

Barrobics - 9-10am. 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 810358-1419. See ad page 16.

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 26.

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. $20 drop in or 6-class card. Awakening Movements, 3121 Rochester Rd, ROYAL OAK. Lisa Ponichter 248321-0358. See ad page 53.

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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.

Monday Night Yoga - 7-8:15pm. This yoga class restores the body, mind and spirit through simple postures to stretch, and strengthen tight and weak muscles, breathe and mediation. FREE. Journey to Health LLC, 34770 Dequindre Road, STERLING HEIGHTS. Dr. Brittany Anderson 248-688-8265.

Hypnotherapy with Frank Garfield, C.M.Ht. 9:30am-7pm by appt. Also Thurs. 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 26.

Breastfeeding Info/Support: La Leche League of Warren - 11am. 1st Tuesday monthly. FREE. Busch Library, 23333 Ryan ( N. of 9 Mile Rd), WARREN. Info: Ginny 586-940-1634.

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.

Tai Chi - 11:45-12:45am. Gentle class for those who need to start with slower movements. The class increases as you progress. SilverSneakers: Free or $10/class card or drop-in $12. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 16.

Gentle Yoga - 4:30-5:30pm. Go softly, take time to feel your body move in and out of the yoga poses.

Learn the connection between the breath and the

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body with calm energy. $14. Santosha Yoga LLC, 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.

Yoga/Pilates Fusion - 5:45-6:45pm. Great cross training for those who want to integrate a focus on core strengthening into their yoga practice, while improving breathing and stress. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

Tai Chi Chuan - Beginners - 6-7pm. A slow and gentle martial art that can improve your balance, memory, circulation, focus, while reducing stress and strengthening legs. Heal thyself. First class FREE, first month $39. Martial Science Center, 28919 Evergreen Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Holly Malloy 248-709-1599. See ad page 54.

Oxygen Therapy Seminar - 6-8pm. Learn about and experience the benefits of the essential oilinfused oxygen therapy that is sweeping the nation.

Increased oxygenation helps with hangovers and much more. Accelerated Innovative Recovery, 13422 Hall Rd., UTICA. Info: Brett Masserant 586-330-0547. See ad page 54.

Walk Your Way To Better Health - 6:30-7:30pm.

Join us Tuesdays for an evening of walking, community and taking the steps to a healthy lifestyle at Scout Park! All ages and fitness levels welcome!

FREE. Scout Park , 900 East Otis, HAZEL PARK. Dr. Brittany 248-688-8265.

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.

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.

individuals for discussion and meditation. FREE. Call to preregister or via online store. Yoga Oasis Yoga Studio, 6160 Dixie Hwy, # 240 (behind Pete's), CLARKSTON. Barb Heurerman 248-377-5388.

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by families, caregivers, and friends of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementia disorders. LAPEER Library- Margurite D. Angeli Branch. FREE. Info: Amy DeNise 810-732-8500.

Pilates Yoga Fusion - 6-6:45pm. $13. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

Tai Chi Chuan - Beginners - 6:30-7:30pm. A slow and gentle martial art that can improve your balance, memory, circulation, focus, while reducing stress and strengthening legs. Heal thyself. First class FREE, first month $39. Martial Science Center, 28919 Evergreen Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Holly Malloy 248-709-1599. See ad page 54.

Barrobics - 6:30-7 :30pm. 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 16.

Barrobics - 9-10am. 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 810358-1419. See ad page 16.

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.

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.

Mindfulness & Meditation - 7:30-8:30pm 1st Friday of every month. Learn tools to improve stress, concentration, focus, memory, slow aging, and find happiness. Sound to good to be true? Come and find out for yourself. Donation. Santosha Yoga LLC, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

Tai Chi Chuan - Beginners - 10-11am. A slow and gentle martial art that can improve your balance, memory, circulation, focus, while reducing stress and strengthening legs. Heal thyself. First class FREE, first month $39. Martial Science Center, 28919 Evergreen Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Holly Malloy 248-709-1599. 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.

Tai Chi - 11:45-12:45am. Gentle class for those who need to start with slower movements. The class increases as you progress. SilverSneakers: Free or $10/class card or drop-in $12. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 16.

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 26.

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

Proper alignment and breath held longer builds muscle/inner strength. Deepen peace, build confidence, flexibility, balance. $5. Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 9.

Adult Women’s and Children’s Domestic Violence Support Groups - 10-11:30am.

LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, HOWELL. Info: 517548-1350.

Kundalini Yoga & Gongs - 5:30-6:30pm. Primary tools of asana, breath & meditation. Activate life force. Simple exercise, mantra, & mudra. $5.

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

See ad page 9.

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. $20 drop in or 6-class card. Awakening Movements, 3121 Rochester Rd, ROYAL OAK. Lisa Ponichter 248-321-0358. See ad page 53.

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.

Meditation & Book Study - 4:30-5:30pm. Ongoing free book study. Come together with like-minded

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

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Tai Chi Chuan - Beginners - 10-11am. A slow and gentle martial art that can improve your balance, memory, circulation, focus, while reducing stress and strengthening legs. Heal thyself. First class FREE. first month $39. Martial Science Center, 28919 Evergreen Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Holly Malloy 248-709-1599. See ad page 54.

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.

Death Cafe - 11am-1pm. 2nd Sat, monthly. Join the global discussion that's taking Death "out of the closet." No agenda or presentation. Just spirited confidential conversation. FREE. The Dovetail Cafe, 29200 Hoover Rd., WARREN. Gloria Cunningham 248-821-2569.

Metro Detroit Vegan Diners - 6-8:30pm. Twice

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SEEKING PRACTITIONERS SEEKING HOLISTIC practitioners (Counselor, Massage or Craniosacral Therapist, Naturopath / Nutritionist, Body workers, etc.) for exciting new healing center in Oakland county. Dr. Lawrence Bell 248-266-8035.

VOLUNTEERING HOSPICE VOLUNTEER Opportunities - Grace Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and family. SE Michigan. Training provided.

For information call the Volunteer Coordinator 888-937-4390.

SEEKING COMPASSIONATE individuals to provide companionship and emotional support to the terminally ill patients throughout Lapeer, Oakland, Macomb, Genesee, Wayne, Livingston, and Monroe county. Info: Volunteer Coordinator, Hospice Compassus 248-3559900.

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE

Clarissa Dawn Guest, RN, Dipl. Ac 2523 W. Shiawassee, Suite 105, Fenton 810-750-2004 Transform your health with Acupuncture. Start feeling better today. Specializing in insomnia, depression, pain management, infertility, painful periods, menopause, headaches and migraines. Also offering Nutrienergetics™ and Neuromodulation Technique™.

ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE Hailan Sun, MD (China) Dipl. Ac Certified Acupuncturist • 248-276-8880 3075 E. Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills www.CHealthClinic.com • 30 yrs' experience

For the treatment of Pain & Sports injuries, Arthritis, Sciatica, Stress & Tension, Women's problems, Headaches & Migraines, Allergies & Sinus, Bronchitis & Asthma, Sleep Disorders, Digestive problems, Chronic Fatigue, etc.

JING FEI HUANG, CAC, OMD

The Downing Clinic • 248-625-6677 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston TheDowningClinic.com Jing Fei Huang is a certified Acupuncturist (CAC) & a c e r t i f i e d Tr a d i t i o n a l Chinese Medicine specialist (OMD). She has been with the Downing Clinic since 1999 and has helped many people with a variety of c o n d i t i o n s . We d , appointments available. See ads page 23.

MICHIGAN ORIENTAL MEDICINE

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

WALLER WELLNESS CENTER

Rhonda Sousley, Ph.D • 248-844-1414 1854 W. Auburn, Ste 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com Rhonda has a PhD in Chinese Medicine and is an experienced infertility specialist with over 13 years in practice. She uses both 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.

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 experience since 2000. Specializing in environmental allergies, food allergies/sensitivities, digestive issues, skin problems, headaches, fatigue and Candida.

BODYWORK ADVANCED BODYWORK • BOWEN Mark Rogers, LMT • 248-761-4135 1775 E. 14 Mile Rd., Birmingham AdvancedBodyworkLLC.com

Discover our integrative approaches to bodywork, Bowen therapy and Rolf Structural Integration.

Helping clients live pain free for over 20 years. Try our unique approach and feel the difference. Mention Natural Awakenings for a new client special.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

For nearly every challenging moment in life, there’s a yoga pose to help you feel better. ~Mandy Ingber

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

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.

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A wonderful resource for filling your workshops, seminars and other events.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

CHIROPRACTIC WILLS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Jason Wills • Dr. Heather Wills 101 South St., Ortonville • 248-831-1050 WillsFamilyChiropractic.com

GUIDED TOUCH • DENAE TAIT 1178 S. Lapeer Rd, Lapeer (inside Katie’s Spa) 810-664-2727

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

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

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 17.

WALLER WELLNESS CENTER

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.

Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died. ~Erma Bombeck

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

I never think of the future, it comes soon enough. ~Albert Einstein

COUNSELING / THERAPY ANAHID LISA DERBABIAN, LPC 3 CALENDAR STYLES TO CHOOSE

• Dated Events Calendar: for local events on a specific date.

• Ongoing Events Calendar: for local events that recur/repeat.

• Mark Your Calendar: Premium listings in an individual, shaded box, nested within the regular calendar.

For guidelines and our convenient online submission form, visit our website: NACalendar.com

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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.

MARILYN THOMPSON, ACSW, LMSW Clinical Social Worker Waterford • 248-464-1260 MarilThompson37@yahoo.com

Increase your self-empowerment and quality of life.

35+ years of diverse experience in counseling adults, couples, families and teens.

Conflict, anxiety, anger, depression or stress in relationships or work. Many insurances accepted. Affordable private pay.

East Michigan Edition: Oakland, Macomb, Genesee & Lapeer

DENTISTRY DAVID EWING, DDS

Irish Road Dental 1058 N. Irish Rd., Davison 810-653-4100 G e n e r a l D e n t i s t r y, including, extractions, dentures, bridges, partials, composite (white) fillings, crowns, TMJ, N.E.T. for pain control, anxiety and more. Nutrition and ZOOM teeth whitening. See ad page 25.

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

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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, c o s m e t i c d e n t i s t r y, Invisalign & whitening.

Founding member IAOMT and IABDM. See ads pages 11 & 55.

PEACE OF LOVE HEALING

Jessica Marek - Certified EnergyTouch® Cell: 248-514-0032 (call / text) PeaceOfLoveHealing@gmail.com

Powerful multi-dimensional healing in the outer levels of the energetic field and on a cellular level. Global Distance Healing. Visit our website for more info: PeaceOfLoveHealing.com

We provide safe effective biocompatible treatment, using a multifaceted integrative treatment approach that focuses on the individual patient and their unique needs, in a kind compassionate and respectful manner. See ad page 17.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH THEDIGESTIONDOCTOR.COM

Dr. Christine Kaczmar 47729 Van Dyke Ave. • Shelby Township 586-685-2222 Founder of “14-Point Digestion Discovery System” Solutions for Diarrhea, IBS, Constipation, Colitis, etc. When the source of stress is known, the treatment becomes obvious. Dr. Christine uses 100% natural digestive formulas to nourish your body back to health. See ad outside back cover.

ENERGY HEALING Southfield • 248-910-4515 (cell) • Rolf.org Creative Wellness, E. Lansing • 517-351-9240 The Downing Clinic, Clarkston • 248-625-6677 Is it time for a shift? Receive energy, light & information through a Reconnective Healing session.

Taught by Eric Pearl. For details visit: TheReconnection.com.

Associate member of IFSA in Singapore. Residential and commercial consulting.

Infusing Feng Shui principles into your environment, creates more prosperous, harmonious and healthy homes and businesses.

FUNDAMENTAL HEALING, P.C.

ESSENTIAL OILS DOTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS Kim Fegley • WA #736670 248-840-4991 • Rochester Hills BeyondPureEssentials.com

Tired of using synthetics?

You have one body, one mind. Learn how to support it safely by empowering yourself with CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. Join our team today and experience the difference.

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

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

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 41.

FENG SHUI CATHERINE HILKER, OWNER

KATHLEEN STRAUCH, J.D.

www.Leonor-Estrada.com Birmingham • 248-251-4730 FengShui@Leonor-Estrada.com

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

SUE SHOHA DDS BIO DENTISTRY 50 West Big Beaver, Suite 120 Bloomfield Hills • 248-648-3660 BioDentistryMI.com

FENG SHUI, LEONOR ESTRADA

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.

Put Natural Networking to work for you in the Natural Awakenings Natural Directory.

Continuous visibility at affordable monthly rates.

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 37.

I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people. ~Vincent Van Gogh INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE ANN Y. BURTON, M.D.

Integrative Medicine Specialist G-3285 Beecher Rd., Flint Township 810-235-5181 • 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, natural pain management, autism spectrum and allergy treatment. See ad page 47.

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

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

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

For examples, details and rates visit our website:

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NATURAL CARE INSTITUTE 32710 Franklin Road, Franklin 248-845-8516 NaturalCareInstitute.com

Naturopathic Doctor using 2-hour in-depth evaluation/ root cause analysis for gut issues, fatigue, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, hormone imbalance, obesity, diabetes and more. See ad page 32.

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 pages 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.

WALLER WELLNESS CENTER

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.

INTRAVENOUS (IV) THERAPIES CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING

Keri Topouzian, D.O. 1900 S. Telegraph, Ste. 102, Bloomfield Hills 248-302-0473 • AskDrT.weebly.com Board certified in Functional/Regenerative Medicine with 30 years experience. Dr. T seeks out the underlying cause of a patient's complaints and incorporates IV therapies, bioidentical hormones and more. See ad page 9.

MASSAGE THERAPY JAYA’S HEALING BODYWORK Massage and Healing Rochester • 248-464-2049 JayasBodywork.com

Advanced Craniosacral T h e r a p y, T h e r a p e u t i c Massage, Orthopedic Massage, Reflexology, acupressure, lymph work, Stress Relief, Psychic Healing, Distant Healing.

Sessions are specifically designed for you.

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 ad page 23.

Smile. It's free therapy. ~Douglas Horton

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WALLER WELLNESS CENTER

SueAnn Habbersett, L.M.T. 1854 W. Auburn Rd., Ste 400, Rochester Hills 248-844-1414 • WallerWellness.com

inside front cover.

Assists those suffering from M i g r a i n e s , a n x i e t y, depression, autoimmune disorders, diabetes and more. Licensed Massage Therapist, certified in Reflexology and Reiki, and offers Aromatherapy, Sound Healing, Meditation, yoga and Tai Chi. See ad

MENTAL WELLNESS IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY, ONLY TOO LATE

Non-Profit Distributes Leep4Joy Books on Bully/Suicide Prevention • 248-613-5628 Leep4Joy.com • PatriceALee@gmail.com Positive books for children/ teens. Leep4Joy Books share lessons on kindness, respect for self/others; promote promote mental wellness/inner healing. Endorsed by counselors and clinical therapists. Children ask for them. "Live life happy and bully-free!"

MIND & BODY HEALING EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES SERVICES LLC

Annette R. Richards, LMSW, AAMET Level 3 Advanced Practitioner 248-334-9214 • AnnetteRichardsEFT.com

This experienced EFT Practitioner offers monthly EFT group to Borrow Benefits and individual sessions weekends only to learn EFT for personal use while treating an unwanted problem; affordable fees.

THE RELAXATION STATION

Jill Rose Berner HHP JRBerner@icloud.com • 810-614-6110 208 N. Main St., Davison

Healthy U offers a holistic approach addressing the root cause of ailments and encouraging a positive out come. for the entire mind, body, and spirit. Gut health, detoxification,weight loss, massage therapy.

Find your passion, because that’s what you are going to be best at, and that’s what’s going to make you kick the covers off in the morning. ~Rick Moonen MichiganHealthyLiving.com

MOLD TESTING & REMEDIATION MOLDPRO • 734-439-8800

247 W. Main Street, Milan • MoldProllc.com MoldPro is the only mold remediation company in Southeast Michigan that offers chemical-free mold remediation and other chemical-free services, along with independent lab air testing since 2011. See ad page 12.

NATURAL/HOLISTIC HEALTH BIBLICAL HEALTH

Hilda Lauderman, Ph.D, RN, NMD Serving East Michigan • 810-503-4056 ”Dr. Hilda” offers programs using natural approaches to h elp w ith co n ditio ns 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.

JOURNEY TO HEALTH CHAKRA

Erika Arms, BCND, CNHP, Reiki Master 5770 S. Main St., Ste C, Clarkston 248-505-8010 • JourneyToHealthChakra.com

All inclusive holistic center offering several modalities for mind, body, & spirit.

Naturopath, massage, detox, infrared, intuitive work, shaman, crystal energy healing, Reiki & more.

Start the journey!

NATURAL HEALTH WAYS Robin Bissonette, RN, BSN Greater Troy Area 248-550-7271

Wellness sessions integrate Healing Touch, Reiki, CranioSacral Therapy and Holistic Stress Management for relief of aches and pains of body, mind and spirit.

Workshops available for Holistic Stress Management topics.

NUTRITION / SUPPLEMENTS BAR H2OTM ALKALINE WATER 67315 S. Main St • Richmond 888-855-PURE (7873) PureNaturalsWater.com

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

Be Alkaline. Thrive.

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

LUCKY’S NATURAL FOODS, LLC

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

LUCKY’S

PETS / VETERINARY WOODSIDE ANIMAL CLINIC

27452 Woodward Ave, ROYAL OAK 248-545-6630 Doc4Pets.com Dr. Simon is the owner of Woodside Animal Clinic in Royal Oak, where he practices both alternative and conventional medicine on dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and rodents. He is the author of 4 pet care books. See ad page 43.

PHYSICAL THERAPY NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING ADVANCED NUTRITIONAL SOLUTIONS Lee Rossano, CNC • 248-652-4160 1444 W. Silverbell Rd., Lake Orion WhySuffer.NET

Lee Rossano, C.N.C, has been helping individuals and families achieve optimal health for 15 years.

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

Why suffer when you can feel great? See ad page 15.53

LISA PONICHTER • 248-321-0358 Feldenkrais® Method, Physical Therapy 3121 South Rochester Rd, Royal Oak AwakeningMovements.com

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

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

PSYCHOTHERAPY GERALD E SNOOK MA, LLP

ORGANIC HAIR COLORING FARRELL REIS HAIRDRESSERS 2838 W. Maple Rd., Troy (inside Antoine's Salon) 248-646-1066 • FarrellReis.com

1 0 0 % O rg a n i c c o l o r ; ammonia, PPD and formaldehyde-free. Fashion colors using certified organic extracts and natural ingredients. Organic Keratin Smoothing and Nayo hair coloring systems. 20% off with this ad. See ad page 7.

ORGANIC LAWNCARE A-1 ORGANIC LAWNS, L.L.C.

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

See ad page 7.

Yoga is an art and science of living. ~Indra Devi

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.

REFLEXOLOGY 1MASSAGE4U

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, Italy.

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REGISTERED DIETICIAN

YOGA Santosha (Sanskrit): Contentment, peace, gratitude

Reiki Level I

Saturday, September 22

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Yoga Alliance Certified October 2018

Call 586-949-5515 for details.

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

586-949-5515 48774 Gratiot Ave. Chesterfield MI 48051 (just south of 22 Mile Road)

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A YEAR OF INSPIRED LIVING A Year of Inspired Living

will help you discover the life you want to lead, the person you want to be, and the impact you want to have on the world.

This delightful book is a compilation of essays, they range from the profound and poignant— love, faith, loss—to the heartwarming and hilarious—middle-age angst, motherhood mishaps, dog-poop scofflaws— and more.

A Year of Inspired Living offers personal reflection questions and space for the reader to journal and help them create their most inspired year.

Author and Natural Awakenings Long Island Publisher, Kelly Martinsen

WALLER WELLNESS CENTER

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

See ad inside front cover.

ROLFING S.I. ®

KATHLEEN STRAUCH

Certified Rolfer® Advanced Rolf Movement Specialist • The Downing Clinic • 248-625-6677 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston TheDowningClinic.com • Creative Wellness, E. Lansing 517-351-9240 • CreativeWellness.net • Southfield • 248-910-4515 (cell) • Rolf.org Do you yearn for balance and freedom of movement?

Rolfing® Structural integration is a system of bringing the body back into proper alignment through education and deep tissue work, whether the problems arise from accidents, digestive or emotional issues or poor postural habits.

Over 30 years experience.

MICHIGAN ROLFING

Shiloh Butki, Certified Advanced Rolfer 6507 Town Center Dr., Ste F, Clarkston 313-310-4420 • MichiganRolfing.com If you are frustrated by pain, tension, stress and lack of ability to do the things you love, Rolfing will get you on the path to feeling confident and happy with your body. See ad page 13.

TAI CHI TRUE TAI CHI CHUAN

Certified Yang Family Tai Chi Instructor 28919 Evergreen Rd., Southfield TrueTaiChiChuan.com • 248-709-1599

Tai Chi Chuan is a graceful exercise and moving meditation. Create balance; Feed your soul; Fuel your body; Expand your mind; Strengthen yourself; Practice Tai Chi Chuan.

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WEIGHT LOSS AIR RECOVERY

Recovery, Weight Loss & Pain Relief Hall Road and Schoenherr • 586-330-0547 AIRRecov.com • 13433 Hall Rd. Utica

We are the go-to spot for pain relief, injury recovery, weight loss, elite training and general wellness. We offer Cryotherapy, Compression Therapy, Oxygen Therapy and more! Call for 1/2 off any single service.

PROFILE WEIGHT LOSS

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

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

YOGA STRONGHEART YOGA

8373 Old 13 Mile Rd • Warren 248-563-8615 • StrongheartYoga.com Whether you are practiced or new to yoga we offer yoga f o r e v e r y b o d y, nearby. Check our schedule for classes on our website.

YOGA OASIS YOGA STUDIO 6160 Dixie Hwy. #240 (behind Pete's) Clarkston • 248-770-5388 YogaOasis.us • email: info@YogaOasis.US

A community-based Yoga studio embracing diversity and individual truth for 10 years! Classes 7 days/week for all levels including flow, restorative, meditation, yin, and workshops.

Yoga is the settling of the mind into silence.

When the mind has settled, we are established in our essential nature, which is unbounded Consciousness.

Our essential nature is usually overshadowed by the activity of the mind. ~Patanjali MichiganHealthyLiving.com

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Isn’t It Time to Stop Worrying About What You Can Eat and Where the Nearest Bathroom is Located?

Regain The Freedom To Live Your Life Again Without The Use of Harmful Prescription Medications That Make You Feel Nauseous, Bloated, and Fatigued.

Specializing in Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s, Nausea, Heartburn, Constipation, Diarrhea, S.I.B.O., Candida, Leaky Gut, I.B.S. and more…

Here Are Just Some of The Unique Markers Dr. Christine Analyzes For That Your M.D. Does NOT: • Why your digestion is linked to hair loss • Why certain healthy foods you are eating are hurting you v. healing you • Why protein imbalances in your diet create hot flashes • Why this toxin leads to painful, stinky gas, and brain fog • Why all organ stress traces back to fat and protein digestion • How an acidic pH is coming from low stomach acid • Why your energy has everything to do with a leaky gut

“ I Wish The Whole World Knew About Her!! Most People Know What I Had To Deal With Over The Last Few Years. I Seriously Can’t Believe How I Feel Now.” ~ Quote from Erin C, Koo Wee Rup, Australia (outside of Melbourne) The Truth Is, The Medical Model Is BROKEN. Everyone Is Treated The Same. Prescription Medications Are Given Out Like Candy And Diet And Digestion Are SELDOM Addressed. It Is Time To Find The Source Of Your Unique Digestive Energy Deficiencies.

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