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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.

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HEAD TO TOE A Holistic Guide to

Looking Your Best

by Frances Lefkowitz

15 BABY ON BOARD

Preparing For Pregnancy and Motherhood

by Jessica Iclisoy

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23 BIRTHING A NEW WORLD

Jean Houston Explores the Power of the Feminine

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his issue is dedicated to women's health and beauty. We have lot of great information this month for you to read, from which we know you will benefit.

In the Natural Beauty article, you'll find a naturally holistic guide to looking better, whether it's your skin, hair, face, hands or feet. As many experts say, "the secret to true beauty is to work from the inside out, as well as from the outside in. We asked a panel of beauty professionals how to look better naturally and we bring you the results in this piece.

We're also happy to bring you a submission from Renée Loux, a celebrated organic author, chef, media personality and cofounder of Andalou Naturals. Renée shows how to renew, repair and rejuvenate your skin for lasting beauty using the proper products and eating foods that fortify and foster healthy cells.

In one of our local pieces, the practice of Pi Gu is discussed.

Don't know what Pi Gu is? It's based on an ancient Chinese concept that all bodies have the ability to heal, as long as one's energy can flow without resistance. It combines not just Chinese energy medicine, but Western medical anatomy and physiology. We know you'll find it interesting and informative, and might even want to attend the related class on Pi Gu coming up this month in our community.

And there's lots more for women, mother's-to-be and even a few goodies for you men out there. Make sure your check out our Action Alert on GMO's. This is a topic on which everyone should be current, if for no other reason than making sure when you shop you pick the best foods for you and your family.

Finally, we're excited about the upcoming Green Living Festival in downtown Rochester this month. It has grown dramatically over the last few years and has truly become a destination event.

We're proud to support the folks who produce the event each year and can't wait until May 13th rolls around. It should be a great time for everyone. We'll be there exhibiting and hope you can all take a minute to stop by our booth and say hello.

So, until next month, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

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newsbriefs Local Farm Welcomes New CSA Members for 2011 Season

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pring is here and, with its thousands of seedlings already sprouting leaves, Maple Creek Farm in Yale is now accepting memberships for its 2011 CSA season. Community Supported Agriculture is a direct farmer-to-consumer relationship in which members receive weekly deliveries of locally grown, fresh-picked produce straight from the farm. Maple Creek Farm, now in its 17th year as a CSA, is a certified organic farm with restaurant and residential customers throughout southeast Michigan.

"Now is a great time to sign up," says co-owner Michelle Lutz. "Weekly boxes brimming with fresh produce will start appearing in June."

CSA members pick up their weekly shares from one of 30 locations throughout metro Detroit. Early in the season, a box might contain several types of organic greens, broccoli, strawberries, radishes and summer squash. By mid-summer and through fall the varieties and quantities multiply, providing a true cornucopia of Michigan produce -- from standbys such as peppers, watermelons and herbs to gems such as Yukon gold potatoes, brussels sprouts and heirloom tomatoes.

Maple Creek Farm is located at 11841 Speaker Road, in Yale. The 80-acre farm includes 60 acres in vegetables, herbs and fruits, with the remaining acres in pasture and hay for the farm's animals and cover crop for soil fertility. Using sustainable organic practices since its inception in 1995, the farm was certified organic in 1999.

Maple Creek is family owned and operated with the assistance of a devoted crew and volunteers. CSA members are encouraged to visit the farm and volunteer, as well.

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The cost for 20 weeks of organic produce delivery from Maple Creek Farms, from mid-June through October, is $400 for a 3/4-bushel box and $750 for a 1.5-bushel box. For details and to join, call 810-387-4365 or visit MapleCreekFarm.com.For more information and resources on local food and CSAs nationwide, visit LocalHarvest.org.

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reat yourself to a day of free samples and services, interesting speakers, demonstrations and fellowship in a fun and relaxed environment at the “Holistic Sampler” from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 P.M. June 4 at Peace Unity Church and Holistic Center in Clarkston.

“Everyone is invited to come discover their wholeness and experience this community resource,” says the church’s minister, Reverend Matthew Long.

Attendees will meet notable authors as well as experts in Reiki, Tai Chi and Yoga, and learn about eco-friendly and organic living from local vendors. Shop a myriad of holistic products and services designed to improve your health, wealth and wisdom. Additional activities, like meditation and prayer sessions, and surprises for children of all ages, add sparkle and variety to the event’s agenda. Drop in for an hour or stay all day.

Openings are still available to vendors. For information, contact Vanessa Robar at 248-8078511. Peace Unity Church is located at 8080A Ortonville Road, in Clarkston just north of I-75 at exit 91. Call 248-625-5192 or visit PeaceUnityChurch.org for further details.

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he organizers of the Green Living Festival hope that participants will do more than “Shop, Learn & Celebrate” at their three-day event in downtown Rochester starting May 13th. “Being green is about developing strong local connections,’ says Will Rex, Community Development Manager for MI Green Team, “so we are focusing on providing great community-building opportunities for festival participants and visitors.”

The Green Living Festival will offer a full schedule of educational displays, presentations, films and activities at several venues throughout the event, and will also provide a unique venue designed specifically for networking - the Connections Café. The tent will house over 30 non-profit organizations located at round tables, where visitors can learn about green and healthy living in a casual and interactive setting.

“The open format offers space for greater participation and encourages visitors to make ‘sustainable’ connections with local experts, organizations and with each other”, said Rex. "By offering free space to qualified green & wellness non-profits and a large, centrally-located meeting space for networking and education, the festival becomes more than a consumer trade show or community celebration, although it is both of those.

Visitors will enjoy the fun, food and shopping, but their lives can change by making the right connections at the event", adds Rex, who is also the festival’s operations manager.

In addition to the Connections Cafe, non-commercial exhibits will be scattered throughout many festival venues, including Farmers Row, Kids Corner, Media Center, Trailhead and Wellness Way. The festival's Green Stage will be located in the Connections Café, and other stages in the Kids Corner, Wellness Way and the Film Theater.

Each offers a full schedule of presentations and group activities. These educational and networking efforts are part of the festival efforts in "growing a brighter, greener future."

There is no admission charge for exhibits, presentations, the parade, jobs fair or Party for the Planet. For more information, visit www.miglf.com.

MI Green Team promotes green living, business & community thru Michigan's premier green/wellness network, events and their website: MIGreenTeam.com. See ad outside back cover.

Drumming Up Exciting Rhythms In Clarkston

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ap into the drummer within at Jewels Yoga & Fitness May 15. Treat yourself and a friend to the experience of playing exciting rhythms on drums from around the world. Learn simple techniques to play authentic rhythms from many cultures to lift the internal vibration. Tom Price, an accomplished percussionist, will lead the group and feature a guided meditation using The Tibetan Temple drum. The workshop begins at 7 p.m.

Jewels Yoga & Fitness is located at 4612 Mountain View Tr., in Clarkston. Suggested donation is $15. For more information, contact Jewels Yoga & Fitness at 248-390-9270 or Shanti@JewelsYogaFitness.com. Also visit JewelsYogaFitness.com.

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10th Annual Chicago Green Festival

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he largest sustainability event in the nation celebrates 10 years at Chicago’s McCormick Place on May 14 and 15. This one-of-a-kind weekend experience offers opportunities to meet authors, actors and community leaders; shop from more than 300 eco-friendly exhibitors; participate in educational workshops; enjoy live music and local vegetarian cuisine; and sample organic chocolates, wine and beer.

Ten stages and pavilions will host more than 125 inspirational and educational speakers and teachers, including Amy Goodman, The Fabulous Beekman Boys, Jeffrey Smith, John Perkins, Colin Beavan (No-Impact Man), Dr. Devra Davis, Hunter Lovins, Bianca Alexander and Dr. Sharif Abdullah. The Green Marketplace showcases more than 300 green and socially responsible businesses and organizations. Attendees can browse through non-toxic home products, organic clothing, fair-trade treats, décor and more.

Mention Natural Awakenings at the box office and receive 2-for-1 adult admission with a copy of the May magazine. Green Festival also gives back GF Bucks to individuals who purchase tickets online or at the door. GF Bucks are the local Green Festival currency and can be used the same-as-cash to shop in the Green Marketplace.

Event volunteers also receive complimentary admission.

A joint project of Green America and Global Exchange, Green Festival inspires and promotes the connection between change and sustainable progress for people, communities and businesses.

“Whether you go to shop, learn, try new organic foods or experience art and music, Green Festival has it all, with the goal to motivate every person to think, participate and make more planet-friendly, sustainable choices in their everyday lives,” says Denise Hamler, Green America and Green Festival Founder.

Cost: Available at GreenFestivals.org/Chi/Admission. For more information or to volunteer, call 828-333-9415, email Volunteer@GreenFestivals.org or visit GreenFestivalVolunteers.org/Chicago. Location: Lakeside McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago.

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omen who have experienced hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms may have as much as a 50 percent lower risk of developing the most common forms of breast cancer than postmenopausal women who have never had such symptoms, according to a new study by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Commenting on the study, breast cancer Oncologist Dr. Stefan Gluck, of the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, observes that the reduction in risk evidently linked to a natural decrease in estrogen is substantial. “At age 50, a woman has on average, a 2 percent risk of getting breast cancer; so if she experiences menopausal symptoms, the risk is suddenly only 1 percent,” he says.

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We don’t know our true strength until we are in hot water! ~Eleanor Roosevelt

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study led by a University of California researcher gives women an extra incentive to visit their dentist regularly.

Data collected from nearly 7,000 participants suggests that women who receive regular dental care reduce their risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular problems by at least one-third. The findings, published in the journal Health Economics, compared people who visited the dentist during the last two years with those who did not.

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whole grains dispose of body Fat

ere’s yet another reason to switch completely from refined flour products to whole grains. In a new study by the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, at Tufts University, adults who ate three servings of whole grains a day while also eating less than one serving a day of commercially enriched flour products had less of a type of fat tissue that is thought to play a key role in triggering diseases. The fat is known as visceral adipose tissue, or VAT, which surrounds internal organs.

The researchers examined 2,834 participants, ages 32 to 83, and VAT volume was approximately 10 percent lower in the healthy eating group. However, lead study author Nicola McKeown, Ph.D., explains that, “Whole grain consumption did not appear to improve VAT volume if refined grain intake exceeded four or more servings per day. This result infers that it is important to make substitutions in the diet, rather than simply adding whole grain foods. For example, choosing to cook with brown rice instead of white, or making a sandwich with whole grain bread instead of white bread.”

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ccording to a new study from the University of California–San Francisco, the bodies of virtually all U.S. pregnant women carry multiple manmade chemicals. Some of those counted are found in flame retardants now banned in many states; some were used in the DDT pesticide that was banned nationwide in 1972. Other chemicals of concern continue to be used in non-stick cookware, packaging of processed foods such as metal cans, and personal care products.

Because chemicals can cross from the mother through the placenta and enter the fetus, exposure during fetal development is problematic. The researchers note that prior studies have shown that such exposure increases the risk of preterm birth, birth defects and childhood morbidity, as well as adult diseases and earlier mortality. The new study marks the first time that the number of chemicals that pregnant women are exposed to has been counted; it analyzed for a total of 163 possible chemicals.

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Bikeway networks are emerging along urban, lowtraffic streets as residents employ increasing pedal power in cities like Cambridge, Massachusetts; New York City; Portland, Oregon; and San Francisco.

Tourism and transportation trend watchers note that the amount of on-street bicycle parking provides a ready gauge to how rider-friendly a city is.

Still, according to the findings of a National Household Travel Survey that 40 percent of all trips we make are two miles or less, the International Bicycle Fund (IBF) reports that Americans choose a bike over a car for only 11 percent of these trips. In Europe, which favors walkable cities, Amsterdam commuters lead the way by choosing their bikes 28 percent of the time, followed by 20 percent in Denmark, 10 percent in Germany, 8 percent in the United Kingdom and 5 percent in both France and Italy (versus 1 percent by U.S. city commuters).

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, at least a quarter of Americans age 16 and older will likely ride a bicycle sometime this summer.

The National Survey of Pedestrian and Bicyclist Attitudes notes that 26 percent of American bicyclists ride for recreation, and 24 percent for health. Additional reasons include getting home (14 percent), errands (14 percent), visiting (10 percent), commuting to school or work (5 percent) and “other.”

BikeLeague.org, the official website for Bike-to-Work Week, May 16-20, hosts a searchable database of bike clubs and ride resources.

Farm Aid

Maine Town Passes Landmark Local Food Ordinance Residents of Sedgwick, Maine, have unanimously voted to adopt a Local Food and Self-Governance Ordinance, setting a precedent for other towns looking to preserve small-scale farming and food processing. Sedgwick is the first town in the state, and perhaps the nation, to exempt direct farm sales from state and federal licensing and inspection. The ordinance also exempts foods made in the home kitchen, similar to the Michigan Cottage Food Law passed last year, but without caps on gross sales or restrictions on types of exempt foods.

Local farmer Bob St. Peter explains: “This ordinance creates favorable conditions for beginning farmers and cottage-scale food processors to try out new products, and to make the most of each season’s bounty.”

St. Peter, who serves on the board of the National Family Farm Coalition (nffc. net), based in Washington, D.C., sees this as a model ordinance for rural economic development. “It’s tough making a go of it in rural America,” he continues. “Rural working people have always had to do a little of this and a little of that to make ends meet. But up until the last couple of generations, we didn’t need a special license or new facility each time we wanted to sell something to our neighbors.” As a result, “Small farmers and producers have been getting squeezed out in the name of food safety, yet it’s the industrial food that is causing food-borne illness, not us.”

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U.S. Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin has issued a call to action to support breast-feeding, stating that it can protect babies from infections and illnesses, including pneumonia and diarrhea. Breast-fed babies are also less likely to develop asthma and to become obese, according to the report. First Lady Michelle Obama has declared her support for breastfeeding as part of her campaign against child obesity.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has spent years trying to roll back the push for infant formula, trumpeting the benefits of breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of life (the World Health Organization promotes breast-feeding for two years). A recent Harvard Medical School study published in the journal Pediatrics estimated that if 90 percent of American women breast-fed, 900 premature, infant deaths would be prevented and patients and hospitals would see savings of $13 billion in lost wages and saved health care costs.

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Natural Beauty — HEAD TO TOE A Holistic Guide to Looking Your Best

by Frances Lefkowitz

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s it true that, You’re only as pretty as you feel? Yes, says Alan Dattner, a New York medical doctor and pioneer in holistic dermatology. “The most important thing that people can do for beauty,” he says, “is to come from peace, joy, appreciation and happiness inside, and let that radiate out on their faces.”

Many experts agree: The secret to true beauty is to work from the inside out, as well as the outside in, reducing exposure to toxins of all sorts, including stress, and watching what we put in the body, as well as what we put on it. Here’s how Natural Awakenings’ panel of beauty professionals answered when asked how we can take good care of skin, hair and nails, and look our best, naturally.

Naturally safe alternatives to commercial chemical deodorants may be made with lavender, cypress or geranium essential oils, beeswax, baking soda or rock crystal salts. ~ ehow.com

SKIN How do I keep my skin resilient, clear and looking youthful?

“Lifestyle issues, including stress, have a huge impact on skin,” advises Allison Tannis, a registered holistic nutritionist and author of Feed Your Skin, Starve Your Wrinkles. Before spending money on creams and treatments, look at your eating, sleeping, working, playing and exercising habits. “Stress, whether environmental or internal, increases the body’s production of free radicals, which leads to damage of cells, including skin cells,” Tannis explains. So, anti-stress activities, and just relaxing, boost your appearance. Adequate sleep is also crucial for cellular rejuvenation, which is why signs of sleep deprivation show up in the face immediately,

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ranging from pimples and puffiness to creases and dark, under-eye circles.

A healthy skin diet is high in antiinflammatory foods and antioxidants that fight free radicals. Tannis notes that, “Inflammation disorganizes the skin’s complex infrastructure that keeps it tight and strong.” Basically, a diet that’s good for the body is great for the

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skin, as well, and comprises vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats, such as olive oil.

As for key foods, helpful antioxidants are found in berries and brightly colored fruits; Tannis especially likes kiwis and raspberries. Seeds and nuts have well-known anti-inflammatory properties, as well as minerals that form the building blocks of healthy skin and hair. Studies in the British Journal of Nutrition and elsewhere indicate that omega-3 oil, from borage, flaxseed, or fatty, saltwater fish like salmon can help hydrate the skin and reduce puffiness.

According to research from the University of Brussels, silica—present in cucumbers, rhubarb, bean sprouts and other veggies—seems to play a role in skin hydration, as well as the formation of healthy nails and hair.

Because skin, nails and hair all need a range of nutrients to grow, repair, and rejuvenate, Tannis also suggests a good multivitamin supplement. Finally, drinking plenty of water is vital to keeping skin hydrated from the inside out.

HAIR Labels on my hair care products show a long list of unpronounceable ingredients. Is it possible to get great hair without dumping all these chemicals on it?

It’s smart to be concerned about the ingredients in hair care and skincare products, because they are subject to little official regulation and may include ingredients that are not only ineffective, but harmful to health and damaging to hair and skin. That’s why green living expert Renée Loux, author of Easy Green Living, makes environmentally friendly choices. “If it’s toxic for the Earth, it’s probably toxic for our bodies, too,” she believes.

Complex ingredient lists often make it hard to know what we’re applying. Fortunately, consumer advocates like Loux (ReneeLoux.com) and the Environmental Working Group (ewg. org) have done our homework for us.

When choosing products, Loux’s rule of thumb is, “plants over petroleum.” In other words, if the primary ingredients—listed in descending order by percentage in a shampoo, conditioner, gel, serum or mousse—are botanical or plant-derived ingredients, you and the planet are probably safe. Petroleum and petrochemicals—which are commonly used in many hair care products and are derived from a non-renewable resource—don’t break down well into natural components in the environment and may be harmful to human health. Loux also pays special attention to the, last few ingredients listed on the label because this is where innocuoussounding toxins often hide, perhaps as a fragrance or colorant.

In the shampoo category, Loux likes low-sudsing versions, because suds are typically created by syntheticfoaming agents called sulfates (sodium lauryl sulfate is common) that may irritate skin and poison the environment.

With hair color, look for a stylist that uses low-ammonia dyes, or buy them yourself in health food stores and natural pharmacies; temporary colorants are safer than permanent dyes. “The deeper the color, the more important it is to look at the ingredients,” counsels Loux.

While the European Union has banned 1,100 chemicals from cosmetics, the United States has banned just 10. Only 11 percent of chemicals used in cosmetics in the United States have been assessed for health and safety. ~ The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (SafeCosmetics.org)

FACE With so many products and spa treatments to choose from, I’m confused about what my skin really needs to look its best.

What are the basic necessities for a natural skincare routine?

Cleansing (morning and night for oily skin, just at bedtime for dry skin) and moisturizing (all skin types) are the basics of daily skincare, according to dermatology physician Jeanette Jacknin, author of Smart Medicine for Your Skin and founder of the J.J.M.D. Botanical

Dermatology skincare line. She says that soaps are generally too harsh and drying for facial skin, so use a non-soap cleanser instead, preferably one that is pH balanced. Oily skin will need a toner after washing to control oil secretion, and then a moisturizer, while dry skin can go straight to the moisturizer.

“Men’s skin is actually thicker, rougher, and more oily and sweaty than women’s skin,” notes Jacknin. “Also, men have the special challenges of a beard. So, while a man may borrow his wife’s or girlfriend’s lotion, he may also want to find a skincare line made especially for him.”

The next two steps in Jacknin’s natural skincare routine are exfoliation, to remove dead skin cells from the skin surface, and facial masks, which deepclean, nourish and revitalize skin. These steps should be done once or twice a week, depending on skin type and the strength of the exfoliator or mask.

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while fruit sugars and fruit acids, from pumpkin, apple or papaya, for example, provide natural chemical peels.

Look for products with fruit-derived exfoliates or make your own (Jacknin recommends Skin-Care-Recipes-andRemedies.com). Take advantage of professional exfoliation and facial treatments by estheticians and spas that use professional product lines with plantbased ingredients.

The final step in any skincare routine is sun protection. Wearing essential clothing, including hats, sunglasses and long sleeves, and staying out of the midday sun are dermatologist Dattner’s first choices for protecting skin from rays that can age and damage it. When in the sun, wear a mineral-based sun block such as zinc oxide, which stays on top of the skin, rather than get-

ting absorbed, and forms a physical barrier to both UVA and UVB ultraviolet rays. Also, watch out for nanominerals; these have been broken into particles small enough to be absorbed by the skin during the manufacturing process, with possibly harmful results, according to Dattner, Loux and other experts. Unfortunately, the U.S. government does not require that nano-minerals be listed on labels, so consumers must do their own research.

What about makeup? As Loux points out, the skin absorbs 60 percent of what goes on it, and many cosmetics are full of unregulated, untested petrochemicals. Does that mean you shouldn’t wear any makeup? Not at all. Makeup artist Jessa Blades, of Blades Natural Beauty (BladesNatural Beauty.com), says that switching over to natural, safe, mineral- and plant-based cosmetics is easy, as long as you are realistic. In general, the fewer ingredients used, the safer the product.

“Give natural products a bit of time, and don’t be so hard on them,” she suggests. Her natural eyeliner requires reapplying a few times a day, she says. “But I’m willing to do that for my health.” Her

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Each day, the average woman uses a dozen products containing 160 chemicals, while men apply about 80 chemicals to their bodies. However, 64 percent of beauty product users say they use at least some “natural” items. ~ Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry, by Stacy Malkan

products to find for someone who’s looking to go natural,” says Loux. But she points out that some brands are eliminating toluene, a petroleumbased solvent that the Environmental Protection Agency has linked to mild to severe problems with respiratory and nervous systems as well as kidney and liver functions. These less toxic polishes require more benign removers than conventional noxious-smelling acetones. Always apply them outside or near an open window.

Even better, achieve a smooth, clear shine without any polish using a nail buffer. It’s a quick, inexpensive way for men and women to sustain a natural, finished look.

FEET What can I do to get my winter-weary feet ready for sandals? tips for making the transition: 1) Switch slowly; don’t dump all your old favorites all at once; 2) Go natural on the products you use every day, such as concealer and lipstick, which gets absorbed directly into the bloodstream when you eat or lick your lips; 3) Change your expectations, as natural makeup is not as long-lasting, inexpensive or easy-to-find as the more common, but toxic, stuff.

The good news is when it comes time to remove it, all you need is raw coconut or sweet almond oil and a cotton ball.

“Natural makeup just slides right off,” says Blades.

HANDS The smell at the nail salon is noxious; should I be worried about what’s going onto my fingernails?

“If your eyes are watering, your nose is twitching and your lungs are seizing up, you should listen to your body,” says Loux. It is hard to get colors—especially bright, deep, rich, shimmering ones—to stick to nails; consequently, of all cosmetics, nail polishes tend to contain the most toxins.

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In a word, exfoliate. Rub away calluses and thickened, cracked skin with an emery board, and then relax while soaking feet in Epsom salts to soften skin, and rub gently with a luffa or pumice stone.

Foot scrubs containing salt or sugar granules invigorate and increase circulation, especially if they include peppermint, rosemary or tea tree oil within a moisturizing Shea butter or organic foot oil. Exfoliating creams, similar to facial exfoliates, but stronger, also help peel away withered winter skin. Always be sure to apply a moisturizer to protect the newly exposed skin. Remember to soften elbows and knees, too.

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Getting Ready for Pregnancy Stop taking birth control pills. If you’ve been using a hormonal method of birth control, your doctor may want you to take several months off before trying to conceive. Doing so allows your cycles to regulate and clears your body of any lingering manmade hormones; use another form of non-hormonal birth control during this time.

Get your body in shape. According to Mairi Breen Rothman, a certified nurse-midwife with the M.A.M.A.S., Inc. home birth practice, in Takoma Park, Maryland, being in shape ensures a healthier pregnancy. “Pregnancy is hard work, and the more strength you have, especially in your core, back and legs, the better you’ll feel during pregnancy,” she advises. Being in good physical shape before pregnancy can also make it easier to stay fit during the

Start eating better. A balanced, organic diet provides the nutrients needed to raise a healthy developing baby.

“During pregnancy, the baby is very much a part of its mother’s body,” says Rothman. “That means eating toxin-free foods, which cuts back on chemicals found in the mom’s body, will also limit chemical exposure to the baby.” Also remember to take a prenatal vitamin; a study by the MRC Epidemiology Resource Centre, at the University of Southampton, in the UK, found that only 5.5 percent of the 238 pregnant women monitored had taken the recommended 400 micrograms of folic acid each day prior to becoming pregnant.

Take care of chronic medical conditions. If you have diabetes, high blood pressure or asthma, for example, get it under control before becoming pregnant. Apprise your healthcare professional of any family health problems, so he or she can plan ahead once you conceive.

Having a Healthy Pregnancy Take prenatal yoga. “Prenatal yoga not only promotes long, lean and supple muscles, it also helps with breathing, which is important during labor and delivery,” counsels Rothman. Yoga also helps open the hip and pelvic joints and eases the aches and pains of pregnancy. The cat-cow pose, in particular, benefits the lower back, promotes circulation and even helps move the baby into the proper birth position.

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Limit yourself to a three- to seven-minute shower (a kitchen timer can help you keep track), and save both shaving and brushing your teeth for outside the shower.

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Use up the products you have before buying more, and if you aren’t going to use one, recycle or reuse the container.

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DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY: Any beauty products that contain solvents, flammables or petroleum count as hazardous waste, including nail polish remover, nail polish, hair color and aerosol hair spray. Most counties in the United States have regular collections or specific locations to drop off hazardous waste; search the local company online to find lists of what they will accept. Better yet, buy products from companies that don’t use toxic chemicals in the first place, to protect your health and that of the planet (CosmeticsDatabase.com is a good place to start).

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RESEARCH THE COMPANY: Check the manufacturer’s website—the more forthcoming they are about sourcing and processes, the better. Then, support those that behave in an ecologically and socially responsible manner; some companies even gift a percentage of their profits to environmental organizations.

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BUY REUSABLE PACKAGING: To reduce packaging, buy shampoos in large bottles that you can pour into reusable smaller ones for ease of handling. If you buy a body wash or lotion from a spa, ask if you can return and get it refilled.

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LOOK FOR PLANTABLE PACKAGING: Many products come in recyclable boxes, but some companies are now embedding seeds in the box,

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RECYCLE: If you’re not sure a package can be recycled, recycle it anyway; it will get sorted at the center. Better yet, collect used cosmetic containers and drop them off for recycling at a U.S. Origins cosmetics retail counter; they accept all brands.

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SIMPLIFY: Choose products with fewer ingredients, in general, and fewer synthetic ingredients, in particular, says Debra BenAvram, co-founder of OrganicallyHappy.com. Look for the Demeter Certified Biodynamic label; it means ingredients were grown using sustainable practices that support balance in the ecosystem.

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MAKE YOUR OWN: A lot of what comes from a bottle can be made at home, advises esthetician and organic chemist Kimberly Sayer (Kimberly Sayer.com). “For an at-home facial mask, for example, mix one to two tablespoons of clay powder with spring water until you get a smooth paste.”

Honey also works well; simply mix it with equal parts milk.

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Eat Chi Instead of Food

by Linda Kent, M.Ed., N.C.

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nourished through the energy of the universe without the need or even the desire to eat too much or too often? As a practice, Pi Gu enables us to take and use the energy from the universe to embrace a lifestyle that brings our bodies and minds back into balance.

Pi Gu roughly translates to “abandoning grains and taking chi." One way to obtain chi from the universe is to continually practice Chi Gong or a form of meditation. Another way is to receive the chi from a Chi Gong master.

Each Chi Gong master uses a particular technique in order to regenerate chi.

While methods for taking chi from the universe vary, each method eventually involves an energetic charge that is directed to an area of the body which is located beneath the navel. It is like charging a battery.

One woman in particular, who recently began to practice Pi Gu, reported that after a month she was able to easily resist comfort foods…and her clothing size was reduced. Although this patient refused to weigh herself because of all the disappointments she had experienced in the past, her friends remarked that she looked as if she had lost 15-20 pounds and her skin began to glow.

“She radiated a new confidence and determination.”

However, it is important for people to know that this program is not a magic bullet. It is a lifestyle change that, if embraced with continuity, will produce a lasting peaceful relationship with the foods we eat.

What is Pi Gu?

In 1972 two Western Han Dynasty (206BC-24AD) tombs were discovered in Changsha, China. One tomb contained internal exercises promoting health and curing disease. The other tomb contained information about Pi Gu which is a discipline of refraining from eating food and eating “chi” or life

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force energy instead.

Tom Tam, acupuncturist, healer, poet, writer, Chi Gong and Tai Chi expert developed a unique way of creating the Pi Gu state. Based on the idea that all bodies have a natural ability to heal as long as energy is able to flow without resistance, Tom Tam created a highly targeted method of directing healing energy to the body, called Tong Ren. This method successfully combines the important elements of Western medical anatomy and physiology with an understanding of Chinese energy medicine.

Tom’s original intention in developing Pi Gu was to heal the digestive organs and improve circulation. However, he noticed that his overweight patients began to lose weight while they were in treatment for digestive problems. Through the redirection of energy to the digestive organs, chi begins to fill up the patient, which results in less hunger. As the patient begins to feel full and content, this gives the organs a chance to rest and be re-set from the years of abuse caused by overeating. The pancreas, in particular, becomes more efficient which allows the patient to lose excess weight. Tom went on to develop a complete Pi Gu program targeting very specific body points that addressed stress, overeating, digestive problems, emotions, food addictions, low energy and slow metabolic rates.

In a typical Pi Gu session, the Pi Gu practitioner rhythmically taps a lightweight magnetic hammer on an acupuncture model, selecting points where the client has bioelectrical blockages in the organs involved in the Pi Gu weight control program. The use of the acupuncture doll focuses the practitioner’s intention and creates a link between the subconscious mind of the practitioner and the blockage points

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on the client’s body. The connection then enables the blocked points to heal by restoring the original flow of “chi energy.”

Pi Gu balances the middle warmer organs including the pancreas, liver, stomach and spleen to give these organs a chance to cut down on their workload in order for us to regain normal digestion.

Those who practice Pi Gu become more aware of their body signals, which can lead to a reduction in cravings and a better control of eating habits. Without pills, medications, supplements, meal replacements, vigorous exercise, dieting or medical procedures, Pi Gu energy leads us to peace and balance.

Linda Kent, M.Ed., N.C., is a Meridian Therapy Practitioner and Tong Ren Therapist. Linda also offers Tong Ren classes, classes for cancer patients and Pi Gu weight control at Rochester Holistic Arts, in Rochester, MI. Attend Linda's Pi Gu class on May 10th at 7pm. For more information call 248895-5064.

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Foods for Ageless Beauty Nourishing Skin from Inside and Out Using naturally effective skincare products and eating foods that fortify and foster healthy cells works to renew, repair and rejuvenate skin for lasting beauty.

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It’s common knowledge that drinking a sufficient amount of pure water is essential for overall health and radiant skin. Here is a look at how other recommended foods contribute to ageless beauty.

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any authorities have good reason to champion the fact that food nutrients such as antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds and omega oils are now showing up in personal care products. According to studies published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Food and

Avocados: Avocados are abundant in skin-beautifying goodies: omega-3 fatty acids, which support healthy, flexible, strong cell membranes to ensure that nutrients can enter cells and waste can be removed; antioxidant vitamins A and E; fortifying B-complex vitamins; lecithin, to protect and strengthen cell walls; and potassium, to support new cell growth. They also host a portfolio of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds—including phytosterols, carotenoids, flavonoids, zinc and folate—that fight free radicals and repair, soothe and renew skin and tissue on a cellular level.

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Cruciferous Vegetables: The crucifer family— including cabbage, broccoli, kale and radishes— is loaded with skin-beautifying compounds. According to studies by the National Academy of Sciences, its sulfur-containing phytonutrients boost the body’s natural detoxification enzymes to combat and repair damage to skin. Low in calories, these mineraldense and antioxidant-rich veggies are packed with carotenoid antioxidants, which help neutralize carcinogens and oxidative stress on skin, reduce inflammation and bolster immune response.

They also contain isothiacyanates, which research published by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows, specifically guard against breast cancer.

Dark Leafy Greens: Dark leafy vegetables, such as collard greens, parsley, spinach and Swiss chard, offer more nutrients with fewer calories than any other food. Like cruciferous veggies, they’re packed with carotenoid antioxidants. Green veggies are also an excellent source of vitamins A and C, which the body needs to produce and regulate the sebum in our skin and hair follicles for healthy, well-conditioned skin and a supple complexion.

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the most antioxidant polyphenols, including a specific catechin believed to inhibit cancer and also beautify the skin.

Micro- and Macro-algae: Micro-algae, including bluegreen algae, chlorella and spirulina, are among the most concentrated sources of a full spectrum of beautifying vitamins and minerals for skin and hair and are easy for the body to absorb.

These single-celled plants contain one of the highest sources by weight of protein, beta-carotene, nucleic acids (RNA/DNA) and chlorophyll of any food on the planet, according to studies published by the American Society for Microbiology. Micro-algae are available in capsules or tablets, as well as in powder form for powerhouse smoothies.

Ocean-growing seaweed (macroalgae) contains more minerals and trace minerals than any other food, according to research published by Food Chemistry—10 to 20 times more than many land vegetables. Long prized for their beautifying effects on skin and hair, sea vegetables are an abundant source of antioxidant vitamins A, C and E, as well as B-complex vitamins, including B12, for glowing skin; plus they have the unique ergosterol, which converts into vitamin D2 in the body to support healthy skin cell metabolism and growth. Look for sea veggies arame, dulse, hijiki, nori and wakame for a concentrated source of age-defying nutrition.

Omega Oils: Healthy oils, including omega fatty acids, grow and nourish healthy, glowing skin, strong nails and lustrous hair. They act as a conditioner for skin, maintaining and supporting healthy, flexible, strong cell membranes to ensure that nutrients can enter cells and waste can be removed.

Uncooked oils offer many beautifying benefits; because many nutrients are damaged and destroyed by heat—

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the fresher and less refined the oil, the better. Foods rich in omegas include flax seed and oil; olives and olive oil; pumpkin seed and oil; walnuts; and winter squash.

Raw Honey: With an ample spread of vitamins and minerals, such as antioxidant vitamins A, C and E; skinsupportive vitamins D and K; amino acids; and fortifying, reparative B-complex vitamins, raw honey’s combined flower nectar and enzymes are laden with beautifying nutrients, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and healing compounds. The benefits are largely determined by the honey’s source and the environmental conditions in which the bees live.

Red Wine: Loaded with beneficial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory flavonoids, red wine is a well-known source of cell-protecting resveratrol. Concentrated in the skin of grapes and championed for anti-aging and anticancer properties in studies published by the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology and Anticancer Research, resveratrol appears to protect the skin against the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, notes research in Neoplasia.

Cabernet Sauvignon grapes contain some of the highest concentration of age-defying antioxidants.

So, eat and drink up!

Renée Loux is a celebrated green expert, organic chef, restaurateur and media personality and the co-founder of Andalou Naturals. She has authored four books, including Easy Green Living and The Balanced Plate. Visit ReneeLoux.com.

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. ~Confucius

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cholar, author, philosopher and researcher Jean Houston is one of the principal founders of the human potential movement. Her seminar, titled Woman, an Idea Whose Time Has Come: Why Unleashing the Power of the Feminine is Key to Personal Fulfillment & Planetary Transformation, was recently offered via teleconference to thousands of women by Women on the Edge of Evolution, founded

by Katherine Woodward Thomas and Claire Zammit.

Why is building momentum in women’s empowerment so vital, and why is it essential that women speak up now?

The possible society will become a reality if we each become The Possible Human we are capable of being. To do this in our present planetary culture, where everything is in transition, we need to make the most of the full complement of human resources, wherever and in whomever they are found. We also need to bring forth and orchestrate all the rhythms of human awakening that have ever been realized, in humanity’s search for what can be.

As pilgrims and parents in a newly emerging world, we cannot afford old stopgap solutions. We can thrive in these complex times, which require the wisest use of our capacities and a new set of holistic values, if women focus their newfound empowerment in the re-genesis of society. Women’s voices are indispensable if we seek a future that will be different from the past.

How has your work with the United Nations forwarded progress for women and the world?

My work with the United Nations Development Programme and nongovernmental organizations has been guided by the intention of achieving measurable and sustainable change in the domains of peace and development. I’ve trained thousands of people in the Philippines, Nepal, Kenya, Albania and other countries in the new field of social artistry, the art of enhancing human capacities in the midst and light of social complexity. One initiative to strengthen leadership in women and youth, as well as their active participation in decision-making, is in the third year of a five-year program.

During behind-the-scenes work to train and empower women in Middle Eastern countries, I’ve observed that within the collapsing economies and infrastructures of the Arabic world, women are especially open to creating strategic change and social action.

How can we determine where to give our energy and attention in order to influence the future and make our greatest contribution?

I believe that the rise of women and the re-patterning of human nature in the 21st century may be one of the most important events in human history. For a new world to be born, we must bring a new mind to bear.

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Women comprise half of the world’s total population and are critical to this change. Their “mother mind” weaves the linear and circular, subjective and objective, and is empathic and narrative-oriented. Solutions arise from such a mind in a form of unfolding levels of understanding, where the inner world is valued as much as the outer.

This mind sees things as systemic, rather than systematic, and in unifying constellations, rather than in disparity.

This way of perceiving one wholeness and the networks within is vital to the creation of a whole new planetary society, where women and men are in full partnership in the handling of all affairs. In emphasizing relatedness and ongoing connection, the best solution for all becomes one in which everyone benefits and is provided with a pathway to achieving his or her fullest potential.

How might we work together and support each other in this process?

Create teaching and learning communities where women can come together to discuss things that matter and develop themselves. It is critical for women to have such a place of deep meeting, deep meaning and deep becoming, where they can grow in body, mind and spirit. As a result of these rich meetings, women move forward to take on projects—whatever seems most important, whether it’s a streetlight needed at a dark corner or creating a social action group.

In your experience, what have you identified as the first action that individual women can take to catalyze progress?

Wherever you are, take action now.

Start a teaching and learning community. One of my students, a SamoanAmerican woman, started several such communities in her hometown. She went on to become the mayor of Burnsville, Minnesota. She didn’t stop there; today she serves as the president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

For more information, visit JeanHouston. org.

Linda Sechrist is a senior writer and editor for Natural Awakenings.

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Flip It for Good! - 11am-1pm. Learn how to flip those negative limiting thoughts into positive expanding beliefs. Become aware of the subtle thoughts that may limit your joy and success, participate in a process to flip them, and experience thirty minutes of guided meditation set to soothing music. $15. Soothe Your Soul, 2B South Washington, Oxford. 248-236-9855.

Sunday, May 1

McGinnis Lake Hike - 11:30am. Holly State Rec area. 5.5 mi., Moderate. Meet Sierra Club members on this hike in wooded terrain. Call if weather is ?.

Meet in Bloomfield Hills behind CVS on SE corner of Woodward & Square Lake (NE end of lot) or at 12:15 at Overlook picnic area. Info: Joanne Cantoni 248-932-5370.

Wednesday, May 4

New Year ~ New You Series - 1-2pm. Seminar about weight control (loss, gain, or maintenance) & how nutrition plays a critical role in your health & wellness. Qi-Gong will also be taught. FREE. Speaker: Roberta Hardy. Open to public. Food, Refreshments, & prizes. Rosehaven Manor, 3900 Hammerberg Road, Flint. Sherrill Natzke 810252-3975. See ad page 17.

New Year ~ New You Series - 6:30-7:30pm.

Seminar about weight control (loss, gain, or maintenance)& how nutrition plays a critical role in your health & wellness. Qi-Gong will also be taught.

FREE. Speaker: Roberta Hardy. Open to public.

Food, Refreshments, & prizes. Genesee Gardens, 4495 Calkins Road, Flint Township. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 17.

Thursday, May 5

Detox Class - 6:30-8:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN, will cover the various ways to detoxify your body and the reasons and benefits of detoxing. $25. The Downing Clinic, 5717 Bella Rose Blvd., Suite 100, Clarkston. Call 248-625-6677 to register.

Saturday, May 7

Sutherland Nature Sanctuary Bird Walk - .5 miles Easy. Join Genesee Audubon Society & Sierra Club member Fred Townsend on this bird hike.

Bring binoculars & field guides if available. No dogs. About 1.5 hours long. Limit 20. Southeast of Hadley, one mile south of Pratt Rd. on West side of Diehl Road. Info: Fred Townsend 248-627-3587.

Plant Exchange - 10am-noon. Share your perennials! Bring in a pot full, using quart to one gallon containers, and take home one for each one you bring to share. $5. Mott Community Education, LAPEER. Registration: 810-667-6546.

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Mother's Day Sunday, May 8

Mother’s Day Walk-A-Mom - 10am-4pm. Kids of all ages who walk the trail of their choice with mom will be awarded an official “Walk-a-Mom” certificate. Mom will get a garden flower to plant at home. $3/person, moms free. Preregister.

Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center near Rochester/Washington Township.

Info: 586-781-9113.

Mother’s Day Flower Walk - 1pm. Join us for a guided hike to experience some of the beautiful woodland wildflowers of May, a special treat for your mom. $3/person. Pre-register. Environmental Discovery Center near White Lake. 248-6256640.

Tuesday, May 10

Better Health Now and for a Lifetime - Learn the benefits of the FirstLine Therapy Lifestyle Modification Program which teaches you how to modify your lifestyle to help prevent disease and lose weight. FREE. The Downing Clinic.

Clarkston. Call to register at 248-625-6677.

What’s New in Perennials and Annuals - 6:308:30pm. If you're looking for the latest and greatest in annuals and perennials, then you don't want to miss this one. We'll see what's being offered at the nurseries that need to be on your "must have" list of plants. $25. Mott Community Education, LAPEER. Registration: 810-667-6546.

New Year ~ New You Series - 6-7pm. Seminar about weight control (loss, gain, or maintenance) & how nutrition plays a critical role in your health & wellness. Qi-Gong will also be taught. FREE. Speaker: Roberta Hardy. Open to public. Food, Refreshments, & prizes. Davison Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer Road, Davison. Sherrill Natzke 810252-3975. See ad page 17.

Synergy Worldwide Local Meeting - 7-8pm.

Come and learn about the many health benefits of ProArgi-9 plus and a ground floor business opportunity! Donation. American Legion Hall, Lapeer. Mark and Julie Fulcher 810-834-9881.

See ad page 15.

Wednesday, May 11

Sierra Club Board Meeting - 6pm. (open to the public) Mott Community College: Genesee Rm./ Prahl College Center. 1401 E. Court Street, Flint.

Info: Denny Crispell; 989-624-5038 or Mike Haley: 810-686-6354.

The Missing Factors in Total Thyroid Care - 6:307:15pm. Dr. Megan Strauchman, medical director of the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers, sheds some light on the lab studies commonly missed by many family physicians and discusses the different factors contributing to hypothyroidism and how it may not actually be your thyroid at all! FREE. Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers, 10683 S

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Saginaw St, Ste B, Grand Blanc. Anne or Stacy 810-694-3576. See ad page 29.

New Year ~ New You Series - 12:30-1:30pm.

Seminar about weight control (loss, gain, or maintenance) & how nutrition plays a critical role in your health & wellness. Qi-Gong will also be taught. FREE. Speaker: Roberta Hardy. Open to public. Food, Refreshments, & prizes. Lockwood of Burton, 2173 S. Center Road, Burton. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page xx.

Sierra Club Sutgeon on the Move Program 7:30pm. (open to the public). Informative Program & General Membership meeting each month. FREE. Prahl College Center, Mott Community College 1401 East Court Street, Flint. Info: Bob Simpson 810-230-0704.

Friday, May 13

Second Friday Artwalk: Buckham Gallery 6:30pm. Easy. Meet other Sierra Club members as we view art, walk to the Greater Flint Arts Council and other venues. 134 ½ W. Second Street, Flint.

Info: Mike Haley 810-686-6354.

Saturday, May 14

The Spiritual Path - 1-3pm. Join Rev. Dianne and author/psychologist Dr. Eric Alsterberg for an interactive seminar. Learning how to listen to the “still, small voice within.” $25. Soothe Your Soul, 2B S. Washington, Oxford. Hannah CornellSchroeder 248-236-9855.

Bird Watching: Flushing Twp Nature Park - 8:30am. 1mile, Easy. Join Genesee Audubon Society’s Rich Naber at FTNP for the annual bird migration watch. Meet at the park pavilion. FTNP is north of Mt. Morris Road at 8301 N. McKinley Road. Info: Rich Naber 248-854-3769.

Flint Urban Hike - 10am. Farmer's Market or Flint Institute of Arts. 1mile, Easy. Join walkers for a nice urban walk through trails that connect to parks. Meet near the north doors (side closest to the river) table inside the Market. 420 E. Boulevard, Flint. Info: Mike Haley 810-686-6354.

Sunday, May 15

For-Mar Nature Preserve - 1pm. 4 mi., Easy. Enjoy Spring on the dirt walking trails. Trails cross over Kearsley Creek, go through woodlands and prairies.

No pets allowed. 2142 N. Genesee Rd, Burton.

Meet in Parking Lot. Info: Sue Carr 810-658-6408.

Shiawassee River Clean-up - Help prepare the Shiawassee River for the upcoming Canoe Race.

Contact Leader for site locations. Doug Lanyk 248634-4551 or Sue Julian 248-634-3513.

Monday, May 16

Full Moon Paddle on the Pond - Paddlers can enjoy a full moon paddle with a Restaurant Stop.

Start at the Linden Mill Pond travel upstream on the

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Shiawassee River to Tupper Lake to South end of Lake Ponema to T-Bones restaurant. After having food & fun paddlers can enjoy paddling back as a group in the moonlight. Meet at the Linden Mill Pond, downtown Linden. Info: Maggie Yerman, 810-735-9570.

Wednesday, May 18

Regain Your Zest for Life with Bio-Identical Hormones - 6:30-7:15pm. Learn how bio-identical hormones can help you regain lost energy, improve libido, regrow your hair, and restore your vitality.

Workshop is presented by Dr. Megan Strauchman, Fellowship-trained in Anti-Aging Regenerative Medicine. This is her most popular workshop!

FREE. Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers, 10683 S Saginaw St Suite B, Grand Blanc.

Anne or Stacy 810-694-3576. See ad page 29.

New Year ~ New You Series - 4-5pm. Seminar about weight control (loss, gain, or maintenance) & how nutrition plays a critical role in your health & wellness. Qi-Gong will also be taught. FREE. Speaker: Roberta Hardy. Open to public. Food, Refreshments, & prizes. Grand Blanc Senior Center, 12632 Pagels Drive, Grand Blanc. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 17.

Saturday, May 21

Annual Community & River Clean-up - 9amNoon. Join others in helping to keep our watershed clean. Sites in Genesee, Lapeer, and Oakland counties. Contact the Flint River Watershed Coalition for more information. Sue Lossing 810-767-9491.

Southern Links Trail - 10am. 20 mi. Easy.

Join Sierra Club members and others biking old railroad routes. No hills, dogs allowed. Downtown Columbiaville at the Southern Links Trailhead. Info: Gloria Bublitz 810-664-0304.

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Creating A World That Works For All - 10am.

Celebration of Spirit: music, laughter, meditation, inspiration, spiritual community. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192.

Spiritual Gathering - 11am. The Center of Light Spirituality Center. All welcome. Relaxed, retreat type setting, interesting topics, loving experiences, meditation, healing, 5898 Baldwin Rd, Oxford.

248-236-0432.

Wednesday, May 25

Natural Ways to Quit Your Statins and Blood Pressure Meds - 6:30-7:15pm. Workshop discusses the interconnections between insulin resistance and hypertension and high cholesterol and will explain why many people can't get their blood pressure or cholesterol under control even with prescription medications. Presented by Megan Strauchman, D.O. FREE. Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers, 10683 S Saginaw St, Suite B, Grand Blanc.

Anne or Stacy 810-694-3576. See ad page 29.

Tai Chi Chuan Classes - 6:30-8pm. Enjoy the calm, centered, relaxed state of moving meditation. Mind leads, body follows. Reunite with your personal power and learn to direct your energy. $15. Orchid Leaf Energy Arts, 2290 East Hill Rd #202, Grand Blanc. Dawn Fleetwood 810-235-9854.

Flow Yoga - 7pm. Also Wed-6:15pm & Thu-9:30am.

Great for the fit individual wanting to experience a blend of classic yoga combined with asana flow & breath. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270.

Open Meditation and Open House - 1-3pm. An hour to help acquaint you with our services. Please stop in and take a tour of this beautiful facility and learn more. Meditation Self-Healing Center, 244 Law St, Lapeer. Info: 810-834-9402.

Flint River Trail Bike Rides - 2pm in May. 13 – 15 mi. Easy to Moderate. Leisurely, family-friendly bike rides start from the Flint Farmers Market and travel to different, enjoyable locations. 420 E. Boulevard, Flint. Info: Jack Minore 810-252-5258 or Bruce Nieuwenhuis 810-742-0071.

Tuesday, May 24

Synergy Worldwide Meeting - 7-8pm. Learn about the many health benefits of ProArgi-9 plus and a ground floor business opportunity! Donation.

American Legion Hall, Lapeer. Mark and Julie Fulcher 810-834-9881. See ad page 15.

Deadline: The 12th prior to publication. Email or online only. Visit our website: MHLAS.com/calendar.

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

Basic Yoga with Noreen Daly - 5:45pm, Also Wed 5:45pm. Strengthen bodies, calm minds and open hearts. Beginning and intermediate asanas (postures). Bring mat (a few loaners available) or towel. $7/session. Peace Unity Church & Holistic

Blended Yoga - 9:30am. Great class for all levels combining classic yoga teachings w/asana. Some days we take it easy and other days we move a bit more. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270.

Gentle Yoga with Rev. Matthew - 10am. Spiritual, mental and physical practice for developing and tapping inner energy and awareness. Bring mat or towel. Free-will Love-offerings. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192.

Gentle Yoga - 7pm. Great class for beginners, plus-sized, seniors, pregnant or anyone needing a more therapeutic approach to their practice. $12.

Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270.

Tai Chi Classes - 6:30-7:30pm. 20 yrs experience. $13 drop in or 10-class packages. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101.

Thursday, May 26

Chi Kung - 6-7:30pm. Experience this Asian self-healing practice from time immemorial. It is powerfully based on simple standing postures and breathing exercises that relieve stress and tension, and strengthen bodies’ natural normal healing abilities. $25. Mott Community Education, LAPEER. Registration: 810-667-6546.

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Homebirth Circle - 7pm. 1st Tue/monthly. FREE social gathering where women and families can be emotionally supported for their choice to birth at home. This gathering is for families who are considering homebirth, planning a homebirth or have homebirthed. Thrive In Line Chiropractic, 51309 Mound Rd, Shelby Township. 586323-7094.

Foundational Yoga - 10-11am. Energize and relax your mind, body, spirit and heart. $8. Michigan Rehabiliation Specialists, 10860 Highland Rd, Hartland. Tanya 810-623-4755.

Adult Women’s and Children’s Domestic Violence Support Groups - 10-11:30am. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell. Info: 517-548-1350.

Flow Yoga - 6:15 pm. Great class for those new to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga system. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston.

Jules 248-390-9270.

Zumba Classes - 6:30-7:30pm. With Brenda & Haley Mears. $6 drop in fee. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad page 25.

Flow Yoga - 9:30am. A blend of classic yoga teachings inter-woven with asana flow and breath to help strengthen the mind, body & spirit. $12.

Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270.

Tai Chi with Tammy Cropp - 10am. New 7-week series starts May 12th. Learn Dr Paul Lam’s Sun Style for Health. Experience healing, stress reduction, balance, and increased flexibility through the gentle movements of Tai Chi. $8/wk or series rate. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. 248-625-5192.

Batterer/Assailant Group - 10-11:20am; 5:306:50pm and 7-8:20pm. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell. Info: 517-548-1350.

This class will help bring balance to the body. Available for all fitness levels. Bring your own mat or one provided. Taught by Chris Duncan, RYT 8 years Astanga Yoga. $12 drop in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad page 25.

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group - 6:308pm. 4th Thur. Open to the public, free of charge and are attended by families, caregivers, and friends of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementia disorders. Lapeer Library- Marguerit D. Angeli Branch. FREE. Info: Amy DeNise 810732-8500.

Health Seminars - 7-8pm. Different topics each week, with Dr. Dennis Benn. Call for weekly topics.

FREE. Alternative Health and Rehab Centre, 2284 S Ballenger Hwy Ste F, Flint. RSVP 810-235-5181.

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Sexual Assault Group - 9:30-11:30am. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell. Info: 517-548-1350.

Gentle Yoga - 10:15am. Great class for beginners, plus-sized, seniors or anyone needing a more therapeutic approach towards their practice. $12.

Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270.

Hatha Yoga with Suzanne Albert - 10:30-11:45am.

Heartfelt Yoga is nourishing for Mind, Body & Soul. Beginning to Intermediate Asanas, $10/class or 11 wk series rate. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston.

Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-6255192.

Humor Therapy - 1-2pm. Develop your sense of humor. Connect with your inner child. Laugh away stress. Join us and get away from it all, for a while. $20. Michelle’s, 48645 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp. Michelle 313-942-5073.

Basic Yoga - 9:30am. Great class for newbies!

Learn the basics in a fun, casual atmosphere. $12.

Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 6-7:30pm.

Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. Commerce Twp. at Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Rd. Info: 866-914-3663.

Colon Hydrotherapy - 6-7pm.Wth Dr. Dennis Benn. FREE. Alternative Health and Rehab Centre, 2284 S Ballenger Hwy Ste F, Flint. RSVP 810235-5181. See ad page 8.

Zumba Classes - 6:30-7:30pm. With Brenda & Haley Mears. $6 drop in fee. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad page 25.

Essene Health Association Meetings - 7pm, second Friday, Linden. Raw foods, sprouting, detox, live blood cell info & general health info is provided.

Cost: $5 association membership fee required. Info/ register: 810-735-2575. See Center for Holistic Studies ad, page 6.

Young At Heart Active Adults - 11:30am-1:30pm.

Fun and friendly atmosphere filled with activities. $5 yearly membership per person includes 6 newsletters per year. Non-members welcome. (May be extra fee for luncheon). Hart Community Center, Davisburg. Info; Sarah 248-846-6558.

Basic Yoga - 7pm. This class is a classic! Great for all levels; it's basic but with a challenge! $12.

Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270.

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

YOGA for Men & Women - 6-7:30pm. Beginning & Intermediate. Discover how movement and breath help open tight spots in the body. You may end up discovering some areas that haven’t moved in years.

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Yoga Fusion - 8am. Explore the 8 limbs of the Ashtanga practice infused with traditional, primary & secondary series postures. A warm, healthy practice available to all. Great for the self-motivated individual without limitations. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston.

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Colonics can help restore vibrant health to your body. Professional & comfortable atmosphere. Competitive pricing/discounts available. 13 yrs. experience.

chiropractic

Acupuncture

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

Transform your health with Acupuncture. Start feeling better today. Specializing in insomnia, depression, pain management, infertility, painful periods, menopause, headaches and migraines. Also offering Nutrienergetics™ and Neuromodulation Technique™.

Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic Brittany Schram, Dipl. Ac Jeffrey Remer, Dipl. OM 12272 Fenton Rd., Suite 3, Fenton 810-714-5556

Offering personalized natural health care that focuses on treating the root cause of illness, not just the symptom.

A safe and effective alternative for children, adults and seniors. Specializing in infertility, pediatrics, internal medicine and pain management.

alternative health & Rehab centre, PLLC

alternative health & Rehab centre, PLLC S. Ballenger Hwy, Flint • 810-235-5181

DR. BENN DC BA, 30 years in practice treating sports, family, chronic and non-responsive conditions. See ad page 8.

café of life fenton

Dr. Erica Peabody, Chiropractor 521 North Leroy St., Fenton 810-629-6023

Serving the exceptional Chiropractic experience. The Café of Life® is a unique concept. A place that thinks radically different about health and provides an environment to practice. Visit CafeOfLifeFenton.com.

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

10683 S. Saginaw St., Ste B, Grand Blanc 810-694-3576 • NWPRC.com

Everyone, regardless of age or condition, can benefit from a nervous system that is working at its very best. Our interest in the spine is only because it houses the nervous system. Chiropractic is a safer, more natural approach to better health.

S. Ballenger Hwy, Flint • 810-235-5181

Certified Acupuncture with 8 years experience, David Birmingham. Chronic pain relief from many everyday issues without drug therapy. See ad page 8.

MICHIGAN ORIENTAL MEDICINE Acupuncture and Herbs Karen DeBruyn, PT, Dipl.OM 12809 S. Saginaw, Suite 206 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.

The reason women don’t play football is because 11 of them would never wear the same outfit in public. ~Phyllis Diller

colon hydrotherapy alternative health & Rehab centre, PLLC S. Ballenger Hwy, Flint • 810-235-5181

Advanced I-ACT certified Colon Hydro therapist available 3 days/wk. Water based cleansing of large intestines and colon's impacted waste. See ad page 8.

Country rd pathway to healing Sharessa Tackett, RN, CCT 15190 Bishop Rd, Byron 810-813-3111

Offering colonics in a clean and relaxing setting using disposable equipment.

Other services available: Reflexology, foot detox and more. "Good health begins when the body is cleansed from within.™"

www.NAeastMichigan.com

Counseling Shanti Counseling Services Theresa Callard-Moore, ACSW 6199 Miller Rd., Ste A, Swartz Creek 810-630-0904 ext. 2

Treating the whole person: Body mind & spirit. Holistic psychotherapy services including traditional counseling, EMDR, NET, Nutritional response testing, Reiki and more.

ShantiCounseling.com

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

Pain/stress relief and more with Craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy and holistic nutrition. 11 years experience. See ad page 6.

Dentistry David Ewing, DDS, LPC 5516 Torrey Rd, Flint 810-232-2515

General Dentistry, including root canals, dentures, extractions, bridges, composite (white) fillings, crowns, TMJ, N.E.T. for pain control, anxiety and more. Nutrition and ZOOM teeth whitening. See ad page 7.

David W. Regiani, DDS, PC Holistic General Dentistry 101 South Street, Ortonville 248-627-4934 RegianiDental.com

Mercury and metal-free dental materials, non surgical perio treatment, Invisalign© Orthodontics, DDS weight-loss system, cosmetic dentistry and TMJ pain diagnosis & treatment. Over 25 years of providing dental services to the community. See ad page 11.

health foods natures better way

880 W. Dryden Rd., Metamora 810-678-3131 or 800-894-3721 My4Life.com/NaturesBetterWay

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

We also carry top quality herbal and nutritional supplements.

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hypnotherapy alternative health & Rehab centre, PLLC S. Ballenger Hwy, Flint • 810-235-5181

Medical Hypnotherapist Jon Tomlinson, with 90% success rate. Helping with conditions: quit smoking, weight loss, golf and much more. See ad page 8.

massage Deep tissue, Active Release, Prenatal, Myofacial, Shiatsu, Sports 521 North Leroy St., Fenton 810-629-6023 • CafeOfLifeFenton.com We strongly believe in integrating massage therapy into your healing and have a full massage staff to do just that. Warm, inviting, relaxing atmosphere condusive to healing and relaxation.

Medical spa Timeless Health & Beauty medical spa 810-724-0480 542 N. Cedar, Imlay City

A healthy body from the inside out. Bioidentical Hormone replacement, weight loss, intravenous nutritional support, vaser and smart lipo, botox, nonsurgical facelift, vericose veins and other services. See ad page 9.

Natural/Holistic Health Alternative Health & Rehab Centre, PLLC 2284 S Ballenger Hwy, Ste F, Flint 810-235-5181 • www.AHRC.us

A diagnostic, treatment and research centre with a holistic, personal approach. Acupuncture, Chiropractic, sports rehab and exercise, massage, oxygen therapy, detox and more. See ad page 8.

Center for Holistic studies & Practices, LLc Deborah Weeks • 810-735-2575 114A S Bridge St, Linden

Rejuvinate, cleanse and detoxify the body, mind and spirit by choosing from alternative and preventative practices offered.

Naturopathic Counselor, Certified Medical Massage, S c e n a r, M i c r o s c o p y, Biological Terrain, Ion Cleanse, Blanket Therapy and Ear Candling. See ad page 6.

In our society, the women who break down barriers are those who ignore limits. ~Arnold Schwarzenegger

Organic Lawn Care Bio-Turf, LLC • 810-348-7547

Serving Genesee, Oakland & Livingston

Lawn/tree care program that offers organic-based fertilizers, Free lawn analysis. Visit Bio-Turf.com.

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classes

Discount programs

Tai Chi/Qi Gung classes forming now - This ancient art will help you improve balance, muscle tone, flexibility, posture, and balance.

Great stress reliever! $8. Alternative Health and Rehab. Centre, G-2284 S Ballenger Hwy, Flint.

Dawei 810-235-5181

NEW HEALTH DISCOUNT NETWORK. Natural Awakenings Network discount card for products and services related to health, fitness, nutrition and sustainability. Save money on the products and services you purchase in our community and throughout markets in the US. For more information, visit our website at: NAeastMichigan.com/na-network.

FOR RENT-VACATION WOULD YOU LIKE TO SIT BY THE WATER for a week in Naples, Florida? For details visit this website: www.vrbo.com/57189.

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Genesee, Lapeer & Shiawassee, MI

reiki KALEIDOSCOPE THERAPEUTIC TOUCH 102 N. Leroy, Fenton • 810-931-7283 Come experience Reiki and massage.

Gayle's spiritual healing 810-348-4500 • Holly Other sites available upon request GSpiritualHealing@yahoo.com

Reiki treats the whole body, mind and soul balancing your energy, reducing stress in your physical, spiritual and emotional well-being. Call or email for appointment.

Weight Loss Living Waters Wellness Center Janie Jeffery, NHP, CCT • 810-252-4389 1009 Grange Hall Rd., Fenton LivingWaters4u.com

HCG DIET. The strongest Homeopathic Drops available. 16 additional ingredients to energize, stabilize, and detox. I have helped many people succeed in their weight loss goals.

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Yoga/ Martial Arts Korean Martial Arts Institute

935 Baldwin Rd., Lapeer 810-667-2101 • KMAI.net

Traditional TaeKwon-Do training for ages 5 through seniors. Adult enrichment classes in Yoga, Kick-fit and Women’s self-defense. Visit website for class schedule and offering. See ad page 25.

Natural Awakenings Classifieds, Box 283, Oxford, MI 48371. Info: 248-628-0125.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE. Natural Awakenings is seeking qualified individuals for Lapeer County to represent our Healthy Living Magazine and New Natural Awakenings Network. Generous commissions-based compensation. Call Jerry Neale 248-628-0125.

SEEKING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR for a cancer foundation. Please email your resume to the attention of: johnvoell@yahoo.com.

VOLUNTEERING MCLAREN HOSPICE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM-Volunteer training. Special events. Whether you actively participate or volunteer you support the programs. Genesee/Lapeer Region, 1515 Cal Drive, Davison. For more information call John Girdwood 810-496-8779 or visit www.McLarenAtHome.org.

The 5th Annual North Oakland / Lapeer Fall 2011

Natural Health Expo!

The area's longest running event, dedicated exclusively to helping you live healthier...naturally!

Proudly sponsored by:

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Admiss g! parkin

Special tes or ra exhibit etwork N for NA bers!

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saturday, october 8, 2011 10 am to 4 pm lapeer center building 425 county center dr. • lapeer, mi

see exhibitors and speakers, enjoy food and demonstrations, throughout the day. learn about integrative and complementary health products and services from michigan businesses & health professionals.

if you would like advance informtion on how to be an event sponsor, to speak or exhibit, visit:

Mhlexpo .com

www. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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May 13-15 Rochester Third & Water Streets Fri 4-7 • Sat 11-7 • Sun 11-5

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Schedule:

THURSDAY • May 12th

Jobs Gone Green Fair...........4-6pm Preview Party............................7-9pm

FRIDAY • May 13th Festival........................................4-11pm Party for the Planet.............7-11pm

SATURDAY • May 14th MSO 5k Fun Run/Walk..............8am Festival................................11am-7pm Party for the Planet.............7-11pm

SUNDAY • May 15th Parade & Rally......................10-11am Festival................................11am-5pm

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