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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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“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.”

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profound and intuitive statement dating back to 1855, and one we believe supports the concept of our feature article this month on “Global Oneness.”

It’s a new December topic for us, but appropriate as we enter the holiday season. The idea involves important holiday themes and desires–no matter what religion you practice: faith, charity, forgiveness and unconditional love.

If there is one good component of this age we live in today, it’s that the glut of communication with which we are continually bombarded (the internet, 24 hour cable television and satellite radio, to name a few examples) can also serve as the vehicle for networking and creating this oneness.

We sincerely hope you are able to read this article, check out some of the associated resources used in the piece (one of them from right here in Michigan) and that it enriches the holidays for you and those close to you.

There are also lots of other good things to read this month. One in particular is the article titled "Healing Rituals Around the World." We're hoping you will enjoy reading about the wisdom of our ancestors and how their approaches to healing are being brought back today in the form of alternative and complementary/integrative medicine. As usual, this, and the other contributions this month, are all brought to you with the goal of helping you live a longer, heathier and more earth-friendly lifestyle. Enjoy.

The plans for our Spring expo have been finalized! We will be holding the event this year at an exciting new location. It will take place on March 6th at the Genesys Conference Center in Grand Blanc. Check out the information we have this month on the event, and make plans to attend or exhibit. It promises to be one of our best yet and is centrally located in this region, making it convenient for everyone. We hope to see all of you there!

Watch for more on the speakers and exhibitors who will be part of the 3rd Annual “Spring Into Health” Natural Health and Sustainability Expo as March 6th nears.

So, from our family to yours, here’s to a Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and healthy holiday season...naturally!

We welcome your ideas, articles and comments.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

newsbriefs Grand Blanc Center Announces Lecture, Welcomes New Therapist

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ioidentical hormones are all over the news‌even Oprah dedicated two shows to them. Get the facts on this menopausal treatment when Dr. Megan Strauchman of Natural Wellness and Pain Relief Centers hosts a discussion December 16 at 6:30 p.m.

The discussion is free, but registration is necessary.

The Center is also pleased to announce the addition of a new massage therapist, Anne Cole, to its staff. Anne is trained in Thai massage, an ancient form of massage that is great for chronic pain sufferers and those with stiff, painful joints. She is now accepting new patients. Call to find out if this type of massage is covered by your health insurance.

Natural Wellness and Pain Relief Centers is located at 10683 S. Saginaw St., Ste B, in Grand Blanc. For more information, an appointment or to register for the seminar, call 810-694-3576. MichiganWellnessandPainRelief.com. See ad page 15.

Holiday Dinner Celebrates Local Foods

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estwind Milling Company presents a traditional holiday dinner and program December 19th from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. This dinner features all locally produced foods, many of them organic. The cost is $15 per person.

The Traditional Holiday Dinner is the first in a series of "local foods" dinners put on at the mill during the winter months. In addition to a meal that warms and satisfies, featured speakers engage patrons in discussion groups on local foods and related topics. People leave not only with a full stomach, but also a meaningful sense of what they can contribute to the spirit of the holiday and beyond.

Westwind Milling Company is located at 8572 Silver Lake Road, in Linden. For more information, call 810-735-9192 or visit WestwindMilling.com. See ad page 26.

Hypnobirthing Seminar and Facilities Tour in Lapeer

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Mother’s Touch Midwifery & Birth Center and Peaceful Birthing are teaming up to offer birthing options to pregnant women. Goldie Parker provides homebirth midwifery care with more than 20 years experience in labor and birth. Janice Rex-Weaver of Peaceful Birthing teaches hypnobirthing childbirth education. Receive support from both Goldie and Janice to explore birthing options and tools for natural childbirth, whether birthing at home or in a hospital setting.

On Saturday, Dec. 5 attend a free seminar on the advantages of hypnobirthing and tour the facilities at A Mother's Touch Midwifery & Birth Center, 1894 Millville Road, in Lapeer. The program begins at 11 a.m.

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newsbriefs Local Doctor Releases Study on Improved New Practitioner Joins Healing Center Breathing Through Chiropractic

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am Ziskie has joined the Soothe Your Soul, in Oxford. Ziskie is an integrative healing practitioner, certified massage therapist, craniosacral therapist and seasoned student of many types of healing practices. She also teaches several classes that emphasize personal growth and selfrealization in and around Oxford.

With 23 years in the health and wellness industry teaching and developing women’s health programs, Ziskie Pam Ziskie has studied various practices, modalities and philosophies throughout the world.

Ziskie has experience in advanced massage therapy techniques (orthopedic,) healing warm stone massage, essential oils, Native American Healing, Munay Ki, Reiki and Polarity.

Soothe Your Soul is located at 20 Hudson Street in downton Oxford. For more information, call 248-236-9855 or visit Soothe-Your-Soul.com.

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ocal chiropractor Dr. Mark Morningstar has published a new study in the October issue of the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal and Family Health. The study shows how breathing capability can be improved by correcting neck problems and posture.

“When patients, especially kids, have breathing issues such as asthma and chronic upper respiratory infections,” says Morningstar, “one solution may be to have their posture checked to see if they have any posture abnormalities or joint dysfunction in the neck.”

Morningstar is available for consultation at Natural Wellness and Pain Relief Centers, 10683 S. Saginaw, Suite B, in Grand Blanc during the week and at the New Baltimore office, 51145 Washington St., Suite C, on Tuesdays. Most insurances cover the cost of initial evaluation and consultation. Natural Awakenings readers who mention this NewsBrief can get their co-pay waived.

For information, call Dr. Morningstar at 810-694-3576 or visit his webiste: MichiganWellnessandPainRelief.com. See ad page 21.

Clarkston Clinic Begins 12-week Healthy Lifestyle Program

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ccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S. These illnesses are responsible for seven of every 10 deaths, and consume 78 percent of all health care expenditures. Some of these chronic diseases include cardiovascular disease, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis. Because a wide variety of these conditions are caused by unhealthy lifestyle habits, national clinical guidelines for their management advocate a multi-faceted lifestyle approach designated “therapeutic lifestyle changes.”

To address these problems, the Downing Clinic will offer a comprehensive lifestyle intervention program beginning with a free presentation December 8 at 5:45. This 12-week program, FirstLine Therapy, teaches participants to make healthy lifestyle choices.

The basic principles of FLT – which include a low glycemic load food plan, regular exercise, nutritional supplementation and stress management – lays the foundation for a new lifestyle tailored to specific needs. The program starts Tuesday, January 5. Class frequency allows participants to come back for testing to monitor changes in body composition and support in their new healthy lifestyle.

The Downing Clinic is located at 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, in Clarkston. To reserve a space for the free presentation, call 248-625-6677 or visit TheDowningClinic.com.

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Clarkston Yoga Studio Introduces New Logo, New Classes

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ewels Yoga & Fitness, who has served the yoga community of Clarkston, Orion, Oxford and Ortonville for over five years, has recently changed its logo to reflect the studio’s long-standing philosophy, “Your practice is like a jewel.� “Just as each of us is a work in progress,� says studio owner Jules Keilitz,

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Jewels is also now offering two new classes great for beginners or anyone wanting a more gentle yoga class or a refresher: Renee Felix teaches Back to the Basics on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Learn the Fundamentals yoga poses, yoga breath and yoga’s One True Purpose.

Paula Orminski teaches Gentle Yoga Tuesday nights at 7:15 p.m., incorporating a sweet blend of her personal practices while honoring classic yoga teachings. This class is for beginners, plus-sized, seniors, pregnant, or anyone needing a more therapeutic approach or wanting to take it at a slower pace and often uses supportive props to assist students with their poses.

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Celebrating Winter Solstice

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n many cultures, traditions associated with the winter solstice on December 21—marking the longest night and shortest day of the year—spark celebrations.

But with all the winter holiday to-dos and fewer daylight hours, this fun time of year can also be draining. Rituals can help us remember that life, like the sun, is cycling itself to rebound with strength.

We can recognize the solstice as a powerful moment of annual turning by lighting a candle or burning a Yule log, in keeping with ancient traditions. It’s a time to seek warmth by surrounding ourselves with friends and family dear to our hearts. It’s a time to bring mistletoe, holly, ivy and piney evergreens home, gather around the table, laugh over shared stories, read poetry and renew our spirits with photographed memories of recent vacations.

Solstice brings a time of stillness and reflection. Placing seeds such as acorns into an offering bowl serves as a gentle reminder of nature’s empowering renewal of life through rebirth. Children will enjoy venturing outdoors to look at the stars through a telescope. Stargazing on a clear night is a humbling experience that can shift and lift our mood and perspective.

A HEALTHY GLOW Candles made from soy are an easy alternative to expensive beeswax candles for revelers who have learned to shun passé petroleum-based paraffin for a glowingly Earth-friendly holiday home. Both beeswax and soy candles are nontoxic and produce less soot than old-style candles; they also burn longer and clean up more easily in the event of spillage.

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Good Foods for a Healthy Holiday Bash will walk away from a brighter, lighter table, satisfied and in good cheer.

• Beverage options include lower-calorie drinks, such as mineral water with spritzers of lime or orange juice, iced holiday-flavored herbal teas, light beer and holiday punches made with pure fruit juices and sparkling water.

• Fruit and vegetable trays do double duty as edible centerpieces. Go for color and texture. Enrich with low-fat cheeses, nuts and dried fruits, such as apricots, dates and cranberries.

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inter just would not be the same without family, friends, music, decor and yes, those much-anticipated holiday parties. With a few simple tricks and a substitution here or there, the all-important party foods can be both delicious and healthy. Guests

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• Dips and spreads become healthier with low-fat sour cream, yogurt or neufchâtel cheese, a cream cheese naturally lower in fat. A dash of fresh herbs boosts flavor and nutrition.

• Whole wheat rolls, pita wedges or

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multigrain French bread, served with appetizers and dinner, are filling and pack a punch in fiber and protein.

• Choose side dishes that need little “dressing up,” such as sweet potatoes, wild rice or couscous.

• Fish and seafood serve as festive, healthy main courses.

• Simple ingredient changes cut the fat and sugar, while adding nutritional value and flavor to traditional dishes.

Examples include replacing a third of the mashed potatoes with mashed cauliflower or adding mashed peas to avocados for a great dip with half the fat.

Primary sources: Adapted from WebMD.com, NaturalSolutionsMag.com, Life.Gaiam.com.

Coping with Grief Over the Holidays

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oliday celebrations, traditionally memorable for their joys and happiness, can be tough emotional sledding for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Experts counsel that acknowledging the fact that the holidays won’t be the same without the deceased is a first step toward being at peace with the activities unfolding around us.

Then, we need to decide what we can handle and how much responsibility we are willing to assume; this might mean letting others do the shopping or cooking.

Getting enough rest is crucial; if we need time alone, we should honor that need.

It can help to create new traditions that include the deceased in a loving way.

We might light a candle, display a photo or revisit photo albums of good times, thus including the life of our loved one in our conversations and celebrations. We could even hang a stocking in the name of the beloved for family and friends to stuff with notes, thereby sharing their feelings with us.

Holidays are not about “shoulds,” but about what’s comfortable and best for our family and us. If this is the first holiday without a loved one and celebrating seems impossible, we can instead celebrate winter, by engaging in a physical nature activity. Whatever we do, we can know that grieving is a necessary and healthy process and that healing is possible.

Adapted from GriefAndRenewal.com, Griefnet.org and HospiceFoundation.org.

FRANKINCENSE A WISE MAN’S REM EDY Frankincense, the herb Boswellia carteri, is often found in festive aromatherapy blends, due to its warm, sensual aroma. Originating in Africa, India and the Middle East, researchers have now discovered that this relatively inexpensive herb has potential as a therapeutic aid for bladder cancer, the fourth most common type of cancer for men in the United States.

Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and Oklahoma City VA Medical Center discovered that frankincense oil has the unique ability to discriminate between normal and cancerous bladder cells in culture and kill the cancer cells. The oil also suppresses cancer cell growth.

Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2009

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Ten Things Missing from Health Care Reform Debate

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f we’re going to fix our health care system, we have to come up with something that actually addresses the root cause of disease in America,” says Mike Adams, founder of NaturalNews. com, an online news source for personal and planetary wellness. “The current health care reform debate in Washington is really just… a ploy to keep everyone focused on all the wrong topics, while quietly refusing to talk about the big issues that threaten the health of an entire nation.”

Adams cites these top 10 reforms missing from President Obama’s health care plan: ■ Ending the Food and Drug Administration’s suppression of natural cures and safe, effective nutritional supplements.

■ Educating the public about how to prevent disease with nutrition.

■ Ending big pharmaceutical corporations’ monopoly on drug prices and patents.

■ Restoring the ability of local doctors to practice medicine without being controlled by bureaucrats in Washington.

■ Cracking down on ads for junk foods, sodas and pharmaceuticals that convince people to purchase harmful products.

■ Banning dangerous chemical ingredients that cause diseases in the first place, such as aspartame, sodium nitrite and monosodium glutamate (MSG).

■ Improving school lunches by serving nutrition foods, instead of what’s cheap and convenient.

■ Ending bizarre food subsidies on crops like corn, which make highfructose corn syrup the cheapest sweetener for manufacturers to use.

■ Affirming health freedom for parents who wish to opt out of the current system of forced vaccinations and gunpoint-enforced chemotherapy.

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■ Requiring honest food labeling that clearly identifies foods that are irradiated and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

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Read and sign the petition for genuine improvements at: HealthRevolutionPetition.org.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that works for all.

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Consider No Cost Holiday Gifts and Activities

Radical Transparency

GoodGuide Rates Consumer Products Careful shoppers are thinking twice about what they buy, but until now it’s been virtually impossible for the average consumer to access the information they need to evaluate if a product is truly safe, healthy and green. Dara O’Rourke, co-founder of GoodGuide, a website and iPhone app that taps the expertise of scientists and engineers to analyze the impacts of individual products, is out to change that. Until now, “We basically don’t know anything about the products we buy,” says O’Rourke, a professor at the University of California–Berkeley.

“In some ways, we live in the Dark Ages when we go shopping.”

GoodGuide.com is a sort of CliffsNotes to the confounding and complex world of ingredients typically—but not always—found listed on the back of everyday products. It rates 75,000 items from 0 to 10. The ratings team considers an overall 6 to 8 to be good. Scores for each of 600 criteria cover a multitude of factors, tracking a product’s environmental life cycle and full range of corporate social values.

Source: The Christian Science Monitor

Christmas won’t be the same when families get creative and gift each other loving services and homemade crafts, and then venture into the community to do good unto others. The Buy Nothing Catalogue at BuyNothingChristmas. org presents a compendium of ideas, materials and testimonies celebrating the true spirit of the holiday. Searching under Alternatives on the site yields everything from initiating a cookie exchange, scrapbooking family recipes and offering instruction in a personal skill to creating a dress-up trunk for kids and printing out babysitting coupons.

Source: Mennonites of Canada

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Choose to Travel Green This Holiday Season U.S. Bureau of Transportation statistics show that Americans take 54 percent more long-distance trips (50 miles or longer) during the Thanksgiving holiday than the rest of the year. Then, we top it off with 23 percent more such trips between Christmas and New Year’s.

The Union of Concerned Scientists offers these tips to help us minimize our personal transportation emissions: travel off peak, a day before and after the rush to avoid traffic holdups; fly coach class, and nonstop, if possible, on a budget airline where every seat is coach; go by train if traveling solo; drive by car or rented hybrid for a family; or simply get on a bus, the best ecochoice for everyone (especially true for journeys of under 500 miles).

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Vast Antlered Herds are Fast Growing Thin

Our Little Tree

by Robert Duncan Wyoming’s wide-open spaces lassoed Robert Duncan’s imagination as a boy and never let go. Though he grew up in the suburbs of Salt Lake City, he spent cherished summers on his grandparents’ ranch, where his grandmother gifted him with his first set of oil paints. Today, his light-filled canvases portray the rural scenes and simpler way of life of the American West.

Realistic and respectful of nature, indigenous cultures and the pioneer spirit that still permeates parts of the West, Duncan’s art gives visual testament to the quiet peace and beauty of rural living.

“We all need nature in our lives,” Duncan believes. “The family farm is disappearing at an alarming rate.

“I want my grandchildren to be able to walk through a field and hear a meadowlark’s song,” he says. He sees his paintings as a call to think about the things that touch our lives. “We don’t all have to live on a farm, but to pass by and see the cows grazing, or just to know that there are wild places being kept wild, makes our lives better.”

Robert Duncan’s art is held in private collections worldwide. View his portfolio at RobertDuncanStudios.com.

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Disruptions in climate and its consequences in diminishing food sources and rising pest populations are believed to be behind precipitous drops of caribou herds circling the planet’s arctic rooftop from Alaska and Canada to Siberia. A global survey by researchers at the University of Alberta, published in Global Change Biology, reports that 34 of 43 monitored herds have declined an average 57 percent from maximum numbers of recent decades. Human populations who rely on the migrating animals as a primary food source are also in jeopardy.

This year, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society launched a public video campaign to fight logging and road-building that is further threatening woodland caribou in Quebec, Manitoba and Ontario. Canadian citizens are making their voices heard via a companion letter campaign at CaribouAndYou.ca.

We Care

Fund a Favorite Charity at No Extra Cost Conscious shoppers spend their money wisely. But when they do shop, they can feel good about automatically donating a percentage of their online purchases to their favorite charity at no extra cost to them. We-Care.com is a user-friendly “click through” website that gives shoppers access to 800 retailers online, and then lets them choose among hundreds of charities to benefit from their purchase.

They can even add a charity to the options if it’s not already listed. Nonprofit categories range from peace and justice, women’s advocacy, animal welfare and disaster relief to arts, education and environmental causes.

Healthy Playthings

EcoLogo Program Will Extend to Toys Next Christmas The EcoLogo Program, known for two decades for certifying the world’s 7,000 most sustainable products, this year turned its attention to initiating its first environmental standard for children’s toys.

“Growing numbers of toys and children’s products have been making environmental claims like ‘all natural’ and ‘Earth friendly,’ without providing any proof of the accuracy or relevance of the claims,” explains Scot Case, the organization’s executive director.

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EcoLogo standards for toys are being developed in an open, public, transparent process, with input from interested parents, grandparents, manufacturers, retailers, government agencies and nonprofit advocacy groups.

Once the stringent standard of environmental leadership is finalized, a manufacturer must demonstrate compliance to win the EcoLogo mark.

Monitor progress of the new green toy standard at TerraChoice-certified.com/en under the drop-down menu “Standards in Development or Review.” Contact is Katherine Stewart at KStewart@EcoLogo.org, 613-247-1900, ext. 231.

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BRING ON THE

BEAT! Workout music pumps up motivation, while building fitness.

by Joan McCutcheon

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ho can keep their feet still (useful for vigorous exercise) or calming and their body-motor idling (helpful for Pilates, yoga and cool-down while listening to Steppensessions). Karageorghis concluded that wolf’s Born to Be Wild? Or, for postmusic is “an often untapped source Boomers, AC/DC’s T.N.T.? As Sonny of both motivation and inspiration for and Cher sang succinctly in The Beat sport and exercise participants.”

Goes On, “Drums keep pounding a Karageorghis further emphasized rhythm to my brain.” Music is, indeed, the importance of synchronizing music the magic that can boost with activities. He advised, our heart rate, energy levels “The melody “For a piece of music to truly and mood—it’s a perfect and harmony inspire the listener, it must workout buddy. have strong rhythmic qualiof the music During the late 1990s, ties that match the activity should promote at hand, and also a tempo noted sport and exercise a positive mood that matches the predicted psychologist Dr. Costas Karageorghis conducted state; that is, they heart rate.” In addition, “The studies to determine if should energize melody and harmony of listening to music aided the music should promote the listener and a positive mood state; that the physical performance increase vigor.” is, they should energize the of athletes. His research revealed that it could relistener and increase vigor.” duce our perception of effort and divert One of the largest music-exercise fatigue; positively affect mood and matchmakers in the world is Power motivation; enhance the acquisition of Music, a leading source for fitness promotor skills; and be either stimulating fessionals and the public. Its website,

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WorkoutMusic.com, offers thousands of compilations from a music library that encompasses most musical genres.

Exercisers can create their own playlist via MP3 downloads or buy ready-made CDs appropriate for each activity and suited to their preferred style of music.

National fitness guru Tracey Staehle is partial to upbeat, popular Top 40 tunes when she’s walking outdoors or on her treadmill. “I like songs that are happy and have a great beat to keep me going,” advises Staehle, whose exercise DVDs include the bestseller, Walking Strong, and her new Walking Stronger. Some of her current favorites are Rihanna’s Please Don’t Stop the Music and Usher’s Yeah!—which she says are a great help in moving uphill.

“I like songs that have a beat I can focus on,” she explains. “That way, it helps keep the workout fun and pushes me to work harder.”

Much commercial dance music and numerous pop-rock songs bounce along at 120 to 140 beats per minute, a rate that coincides with the average person’s heart rate during a routine workout or fitness walking. These lists of suggested tunes all fall within that range. They’re a ready-made, fun way to listen for the magic beat that helps us get a move on.

Classic Rock & Disco

Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen Dancing Queen – ABBA Feelin’ Alright – Joe Cocker Help Me, Rhonda – Beach Boys Listen to the Music – Doobie Brothers Love Gets Me Every Time – Shania Twain Turn the Beat Around – Gloria Estefan

Tracey Staehle’s Personal Playlist All Summer Long – Kid Rock Bad Girls – Donna Summer Don’t Change – INXS Fire Burning – Sean Kingston Love Story Taylor Swift Pocketful of Sunshine – Natasha Bedingfield So What – Pink

Sources: Dr. Costas Karageorghis, Brunel University, UK; WorkoutMusic. com, FitByTracey.com

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Sniffle Patrol Easy Tips to Keep Kids Healthy This Winter

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ccording to the National Institutes of Health, children can get six to 10 colds a year, but with the Food and Drug Administration’s recent warnings about the safety of over-the-counter cold medicines for children, many parents are looking for new ways to find relief. Here is a rundown of some of safest and most effective alternatives.

Prevention Colds, like most illnesses, tend to affect children whose immune systems are weak; the best defense is to take steps to support the body’s natural defenses.

Having children eat well, drink plenty of water, exercise and get ample rest helps keep their immune systems strong. A recommended diet includes whole foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and lean proteins. Good basics work together to keep kids healthy and active.

Treatment Recommended Foods ~ If a child comes down with a cold, encourage them to eat lightly. This allows their body to concentrate on healing, rather than on digesting a three-course meal.

Choose foods wisely; some of the best natural medicines are found at home in the kitchen cabinet:

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■ Steamed vegetables and soups fortify the body with minerals.

■ Miso and chicken soup, herbal teas and water flush away toxins and keep the respiratory tract moist.

■ Ginger, onions and garlic warm the body and boost the immune system.

■ Hot water with lemon and honey soothes the throat and chest and thins mucous.

■ Mint tea and peppermint candies help with tickling coughs.

Foods to Avoid ~ Sugar depresses the immune system and keeps white blood cells from being able to fight infection, so it is to be avoided. Although many people drink orange juice for its vitamin C content, 100 percent fruit juices are also high in sugar. Switching to water or teas or diluting juices is a good idea.

Milk encourages the buildup of mucous, so it’s best to avoid dairy during the healing process. Pass on the milk or switch kids to soy or rice-based milks for the duration of a cold.

hances immune function. The dose for a 150-pound adult is 500 milligrams, or 2 to 4 milliliters of tincture, four times a day. For children, give a proportional amount, based on the child’s weight.

Lomatium ~ Given in the same dose as echinacea, lomatium also has antiviral properties.

Elderberry ~ Used for centuries, elderberry syrups are still popular in Europe for fighting the common cold and boosting the immune function.

(Elderberry is also one of the best herbal remedies for the flu.)

Homeopathy

Medical doctor James Balch, co-author of Prescription for Nutritional Healing, and naturopathic doctor Mark Stengler are leading natural health experts. They recommend the following herbs to counter a cold:

Evaluating a child’s symptoms at the onset of a cold offers clues for remedies that can speed up the healing process and lessen the severity of symptoms. Give the child two or three pellets of the appropriate remedy (as noted below) that matches his or her symptoms in a 30C potency, four times a day. Stop when improvement becomes noticeable and begin again only if symptoms return. If there is no improvement within 24 hours, select a different remedy and/or consult with a professional homeopath.

Echinacea ~ This popular herb en-

Aconitum ~ Aconitum is useful during

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the first 24 hours of a cold. It is indicated when there is a sudden onset of fever and restlessness after exposure to cold winds or cold weather.

Pulsatilla ~ Pulsatilla is called for when nasal congestion is thick and when symptoms become worse at night, when lying down or in rooms that are warm. It is the remedy to use if children become weepy when ill and want to be held.

Allium cepa ~ Allium is a helpful remedy when a child’s nose runs like a dripping faucet. He or she may also be sneezing and experiencing watery eyes.

Gelsemium ~ If drowsiness is the most noticeable problem, then Gelsemium may be what is needed. Symptoms include overwhelming fatigue and exhausting bouts of sneezing.

Natrum muriaticum ~ This remedy is most helpful when colds are accompanied by thick, clear nasal, discharge, chapped lips and cracks in the corners of the mouth.

Hydrotherapy Water cures are used throughout much of the world, especially in European spas. These soothing therapies do wonders for kids with coughs and colds, often providing relief within minutes.

Hot baths, showers and breathing in steam imbued with lavender oil can soothe coughs and help children fall asleep. Adding eucalyptus or peppermint can relieve congestion. Finally, remember the age-old tradition moms have used for centuries; for sore throats, gargle with salt water.

Natural remedies can be a source of great comfort when used wisely.

They have a long tradition of being well tolerated by children and should help keep kids up and about this winter.

Even if a child gets a sniffle or two, chances are they can soon be back in the swing of life.

Note: Consult with a physician if a child’s symptoms don’t improve within a few days of treatment and always before treating an infant.

The Female Hormone Roller Coaster: I Want Off This Ride!

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t is no secret that as we age, our bodies go through several agerelated changes. Our hair thins and/or grays, our metabolism slows, we get wrinkles, our memory dulls, and women’s bodies feel like blast furnaces in mid-February. These and other problems may be directly attributable to one thing: hormones.

Hormones are responsible for maintaining several bodily processes, and when those hormones are out of balance, the resulting symptoms can be disastrous on our daily lives.

For those women out there who experience hot flashes, mood swings, headaches, decreased libido, depression, difficulty losing weight, bone density loss, and insomnia, there may be an answer to your prayers – it’s called bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). BHRT is endorsed by several medical and community organizations, including the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the Citizens for Health.

Bio-identical hormones are plant-derived hormones that have the exact same molecular structure as those hormones made in the human body.

Doctors who specialize in anti-aging and regenerative medicine have been using BHRT to dramatically improve the daily lives of woman all over the world for the past 20 years. BHRT is much safer than conventional synthetic hormone replacement drugs like PremPro and Premarin, which have been linked to increased risk of

stroke, breast cancer, heart disease, and circulatory disease.

Because BHRT is such a powerful therapeutic agent in combating and treating the symptoms of menopause and hormone imbalances, BHRT should be administered by physicians who specialize in anti-aging or functional medicine.

These physicians employ specific types of laboratory testing essential to the safe and scientific application of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.

If you are one of the millions of women who suffer from the uncomfortable and often painful symptoms of menopause, or have endured repeated failed attempts to treat various symptoms like headaches, irritability, pre-menstrual back pain, thinning hair, and chronic fatigue, help is available in the Genesee/Northern Oakland and Macomb counties.

Megan Strauchman, DO, is the medical director of the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers of Michigan, with convenient locations in Grand Blanc and New Baltimore. She is expertly trained in the use of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, and has been successfully using it for hundreds of woman in southeast Michigan.

For free information on the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers of Michigan, Dr. Strauchman, and BHRT, please call 810-694-3576.

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As recently as the mid-1800s, nearly 80 percent of all medicine in Europe and the United States was derived from native plants. Native American populations have a long history of tapping into the healing world of botanicals, awarding great respect to plants and recognizing the life force within them as integral to healing.

Cleansing sweat lodge ceremonies, for example, as well as the use of such natural elements as sage, clay, willow, agave cactus and honey, have become staples in spas throughout Mexico and the West. Recently, another tradition has been rediscovered: burden baskets.

These small, woven baskets are used in an adaptation of an Apache

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custom, in which they provide a physical receptacle for worries, concerns and mental burdens. Today, guests symbolically place their cares and burdens in the basket. The therapist then removes it from the room and empties it, leaving each guest free to garner the maximum healing benefit from their therapy.

Caribbean, Coastal Mexico, West Indies and South America Healing traditions within every part of the world share common elements. In tropical locations, local fruit crops of papaya, mango and coconut provide an abundance of natural, antioxidantrich ingredients for facials and body treatments. On islands throughout the Caribbean and other coastal areas, seaweed, sea water, volcanic mud, sea salt and marine algae provide the same detoxifying and exfoliating benefits today as they did centuries ago.

Mayan-themed rituals available along Mexico’s east coast include meditation in the shadows of area ruins and seaside purification rituals. During one intense ritual, guests are blindfolded and guided through a series of experiences that involve and awaken every sense.

Further south, in the Amazon region of Venezuela, shamanism revolves around the practice of calling upon the spirits of native plants during healing rituals—a respected method that has helped to maintain and restore human

health for centuries. Indigenous peoples in this rainforest environment believe that demonstrating proper respect for each plant is essential to the healing process. This respect ranges from asking the plant’s permission before removing it from its source and thanking it for bestowing its healing powers, to guarding against overharvesting and acknowledging that the plant’s spirit is every bit as important as its chemical components.

From Africa, the practice of rhythmic drumming to induce a meditative state is still used by shamans as a way to enter the spirit world, where questions may be answered and individuals can progress along their healing journey.

Aboriginal medicine men in Australia also use drumming, repetitive percussive music and crystals to gain insight into dreams, which they believe are mediums for important messages— including messages of healing.

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In Hawai’i (native spelling), kahunas— traditional healers and holy men—have provided a solid basis for modern island spa treatments. Centuries-old lomilomi massage, with its long, stroking movements, helps stimulate and drain lymphatic glands, while easing the sore muscles of countless visitors.

Honey, popular in facials and moisturizing body treatments, has long been recognized for its topical healing properties. It was used in numerous healing rituals throughout ancient Greece and Rome; Cleopatra was said to use honey in her royal bath water.

Asian cultures understand the health benefits of meditation practice. Today’s moving meditative methods include Tai chi and qigong, as well as the tradition of Japanese flower arrangement known as ikebana.

Once restricted to Japanese male nobility, today, the inspiring and calming ritual of ikebana can be practiced by everyone. The practice makes use of found objects, such as rocks, branches, feathers and other offerings from nature, often with the addition of fresh flowers or greenery. Through contemplation and meditation, the practitioner seeks to create a harmonious arrangement of the gathered components.

Japanese tea ceremonies are another time-honored ritual with multiple health benefits. Today, the antioxidant properties found in tea are well known.

The practice of slowing down and taking time for introspection at a regular interval each day also works to reduce stress and create an oasis in the midst of a busy schedule.

Participating in healing rituals and therapies from around the world provides ways for us to reconnect with our past. They remind us of what our ancestors knew so well—that body, mind and spirit cannot be separated. True health embodies the whole person.

India Today, increasing numbers of people are accessing India’s 5,000-year-old medical system of Ayurveda and the centuries-old practice of yoga. Modern studies of the healing qualities of harmonic sound also have resulted in the production of soothing Eastern and other soundtracks for various traditions of massage as well as the use of Tibetan singing bowls during massage and energy treatments.

The use of gemstones to balance emotions and realign energy patterns, too, has gained popularity. Gemstone therapy has roots in many cultures, including Greek, Egyptian and Judaic societies. It was in India, however, that their spiritual and healing powers were most recognized, with mentions in the Vedic scriptures. Gemstones have been shown to emit specific vibrational frequencies that many believe capable of affecting the body’s own frequencies, functions and well-being.

Debra Bokur is the travel and wellness editor at HealingLifestyles.com and a regular contributor to Fit Yoga and Global Traveler. Connect at NextPlaneMedia.com.

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Awakening Consciousness

Bold New Visions for Us, the Earth and the Universe

by Barbara Amrhein

“Identify yourself with the whole of mankind.

Everyone who wills can hear the inner voice.

It is within everyone.” ~ Mohandas Gandhi

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n our emerging global community, the digital age has propelled us, with ever-increasing velocity, towards a world that seems at once limitless and all-encompassing, yet infinitely smaller and more fragile than previously imagined.

Events that a few decades ago may have aroused a nation’s compassion or concern—drought in Asia, nuclear power plants in Russia and Europe, political upheavals in Africa—now have a recognized potential to affect every world citizen, both physically and spiritually. Today, as we text and Twitter, blog and link in to Facebook, MySpace, Badoo, Bebo and dozens of other social networking websites, we create instant communications that span continents, cross cultural barriers and bridge political divides. We awaken consciousness and forge connections.

Such connections are becoming the warp and weft of a universal fabric, weaving us all together. Now, inspired organizations are deftly exploring, encouraging and researching the global awakening that accompanies them.

One of the better-known is the Fetzer Institute (Fetzer. org), in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A privately operating foundation, the institute is on a course to foster awareness of the power of love and forgiveness in the emerging global community, through research, education and service programs.

This mission, according to Fetzer’s website, “rests on our conviction that efforts to address the world’s critical issues must go beyond political, social and economic strategies to their psychological and spiritual roots.”

In late 2000, the Fetzer Institute supported an initiative investigating the current character of group and collective consciousness, the Collective Wisdom Initiative

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(CollectiveWisdomInitiative.org). The website is a dynamic clearinghouse for information, insight and individuals, all linked within the emerging field of collective wisdom. The organization’s motto, “Together, We Can Know More,” sums up its credo that to succeed, the quest requires a partnership between scientific processes and wisdom traditions.

Robert Kenney, Ph.D., a Fetzer Institute fellow and faculty member of the California Institute of Integral Studies, discusses his vision of collective consciousness: “By coming together in groups to consciously generate collective wisdom, we believe we have the potential to heal conflicts that seem impossible to heal; embrace with compassion, polarities and paradoxes that tear the fabric of our psyches and communities; and cultivate our capacities to love and forgive in groups splintered and polarized.”

He explains that as people come together as artists, educators, mystics, practical idealists, scholars, activists and especially, pragmatists, we bring forward some of our own light, seeking to do together what is not possible alone.

Heeding Our Inner Voice The Global Oneness Project (GlobalOnenessProject.org), a nonprofit organization that produces films and Web-based multimedia featuring scores of world thinkers and visionaries, is exploring how the radically simple notion of interconnectedness can best be lived in an increasingly complex world. Since 2006, the nonprofit’s staff and volunteers have circled the globe, gathering and telling stories of creative, courageous people who believe that we bear responsibility for each other and our shared world. Founder and Director

Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee, a producer, director, composer, musician and practicing Sufi, is the son of renowned Sufi teacher and author Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee. While working on the film One: The Movie, in 2005, Vaughan-Lee the younger says he was struck by the response to the film’s focus on unity. “People from all walks of life and backgrounds were telling me they wanted to see more of this. So we developed the Global Oneness Project to explore how people around the world were applying a unitive consciousness to practical problems within their local and global comEmmanuel Vaughan-Lee munities.”

One of the project’s online interviews, among several highlighted here, shares the perspective of Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa, a Zulu sangoma (traditional healer) from South Africa. “We must awaken the Mother Mind within each human being,” advises Mutwa, author of several books on African mythology and spiritual beliefs and well-known for his work in nature conservation.

“Every human being has two minds: the Mother Mind and the Warrior Mind,” Mutwa continues. The Warrior Mind looks at things logically and says, “Two plus two is four.”

But the Mother Mind does not think in a straight line; rather, it thinks sideways and upwards and downwards. “We must awaken the Mother Mind within us. We must feel what is going on in the world,” he urges. “We mustn’t just listen to newspapers.

“It is said by our Zulu people that women think with their pelvic area, where children grow and are born. We must think that way,” explains Mutwa. “I must no longer look at a tree [and see simply a tree], I must see a living entity like me. I must no longer look at a stone as just a stone, but I must see the future lying dormant in that stone.

Listening with the Heart Bringing everyone in represents the life work of Ibtisam Mahameed, a Palestinian peaceworker on the board of Middleway, a non-governmental organization (NGO) promoting compassion and nonviolence. A Muslim, Mahameed embodies interfaith respect and understanding in her bid for global oneness, encouraging Palestinian, Jewish, Druze and Christian women to learn about each other’s religions and cultures. She asks us all to learn the language of mutual love.

“First,” advises Mahameed, “we have to learn about all the principles found in the world. As a Muslim, Arab, Palestinian woman, I know my principles. But I don’t know yours.

In order for me to understand your principles, I should ask you about them, and understand what they are.”

Next, we need to learn mutual respect from each other, urges Mahameed. We need to know how to listen, not with

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Where to Explore Global Unity Global Coherence Initiative (GLCoherence. org) – A science-based initiative uniting millions of people in heart-focused care and intention to shift global consciousness from instability and discord to balance, cooperation and enduring peace.

Global MindShift (Global-MindShift.org) – Online discussions describe humanity’s evolutionary journey and the creation of global community.

Global Oneness Project (GlobalOnenessProject. org) – This nonprofit produces films and Web-based multimedia featuring world thinkers and visionaries and explores how the radically simple notion of interconnectedness can best be lived in an increasingly complex world.

Karma Tube (KarmaTube.org) – Short, “do something,” videos suggest simple actions that every viewer can take. Their motto: “Be the change.”

Peace One Day (PeaceOneDay.org) – The organizing catalyst behind the United Nations’ adoption of September 21 as an annual Peace Day promotes global ceasefire and nonviolence. The nonprofit is working to introduce 3 billion people to Peace Day by 2012.

Project Happiness (ProjectHappiness.org) – Youthbased initiative offers online and school projects designed to inspire and empower individuals to create greater happiness within themselves and in the world. Endorsed by the Dalai Lama.

The Vision Project (VisionProject.org) – This nonprofit initiative produces documentary material and educational programs to encourage understanding and awareness about a broad range of social issues, with a particular focus on younger generations.

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our ears, but with our hearts.

“I should tell you that I want to give you my hand, not to betray you, but to say you are welcome in my home. I shall like to visit you at your

Ibtisam Mahameed home, to hear more from you and to hear more about the world. This is what I call the ‘language of mutual love in the world.’”

One Mind, or Electronic Membrane This universal language already speaks intuitively to thousands, though skeptics may dismiss the concept as a gossamer New Age theory. If, indeed, such global connectivity exists, can it be scientifically proven?

a system sophisticated enough to carry the electronic membrane, or “brain,” of a global self-awareness.

Radin’s Global Consciousness Project has tested the relationship between mind and matter to determine whether collective human attention corresponds to a change in the physical environment. Intriguingly, it does.

(More at http://globalonenessproject. org/videos/deanradinclip8.)

“We have six billion or so people in the world… and there is already some experimental evidence suggesting that there is something like a global mind reaction to large-scale world events,” remarks Radin. The Global Consciousness Project has empirical markers for 200 major events [including the televised courtroom verdict of the O.J. Simpson murder trial and 9-11 attacks] that have attracted attention around the world. “We find changes in the physical environment as a result of that attention—changes that, by any conventional theory, shouldn’t be there,” says Radin. “And yet, they are there.”

At this point, scientists haven’t concluded that a global mind exists, but if evidence is suggesting that something strange is going on—“then maybe the mind of Gaia is waking up,” Radin reasons. “Or, maybe… there has always been a giant mind, but we weren’t quite clever enough, until just now, to begin to get an inkling that maybe that was what was going on.”

Shifting Societal Structures

Dean Radin, Ph.D. The research of Dean Radin, Ph.D., a laboratory scientist and author in the field of parapsychology, may provide some preliminary answers. Radin discusses the possibility of a global mind and whether that global mind could “wake up.” He suggests that, with the Internet, humans may be approaching

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American spiritual teacher, activist and artist angel Kyodo williams believes a shared collective consciousness—and conscience—can benefit all of humanity. This founder of the new Center for Urban Peace and author of Being Black: Zen and the Art of Living with Fearlessness and Grace, reminds us that societies can change on a massive scale.

She speaks of how we can replace the view of separation: “That view can be shifted [exchanged] as no longer the acceptable way in which we do things, in the same way that we no longer accept slavery. That was an economic choice—how will I get my cotton picked if I don’t have slaves, that’s just

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angel Kyodo williams impossible, I can’t give that up. Well, we’ve had changes in society that said, you will have to find another way. We have to make the structures of society unwilling to bear separation as a way of approaching things, individualism as a way of approaching things.”

That united commitment is crucial. “We are participants in a process that will always be larger than our imagination or our best sciences can fully explain,” advises Mary Evelyn Tucker, a senior lecturer and senior scholar at Yale University. “‘Can we evolve fast enough?’ is a critical question.”

Summoning Spirituality Tucker, who is active in Yale’s School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, as well as its Divinity School and department of religious studies, has authored many books, including Worldly Wonder: Religions Enter Their Ecological Phase. She focuses on the vital role of spirituality in her Global Oneness interview and is prominently featured

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in a newly released film, A Thousand Suns, which PBS will broadcast in early 2010.

“I do sense that the possibility for human evolution, human consciousness, is absolutely at hand,” says Tucker.

“These alternative ways of being that have grown in the periphery of our societies and other societies around the world are coming into the center, are being valued: ecological economics, green politics, alternative technologies, sustainable farming and food. All these suggest that this evolution is very much in progress. If we have a reverence and respect for moving it forward with deep spiritual strength and grounding, I think we can do it.”

Sufi teacher, dreamworker and author Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, Ph.D., concurs with Tucker’s emphasis on the importance of calling upon spiritual grace (visit http://globalonenessproject. org/videos/lvlclip4). He writes and lectures extensively on the emerging global consciousness of oneness and our individual spiritual responsibility during this time of transition.

The world is going through a time of crisis, and during any time of crisis, there is the possibility for transformation, Vaughan-Lee the elder asserts.

The good news is that, “Many people around the world are committed to this work of oneness on financial, ecological and cultural levels,” he explains.

“There are many, many fields in which humanity is coming together in new ways…

“But what I have found lacking in a lot of approaches is that they think we have to do it all ourselves. And I think we need the help of God. I think we can participate; I think we can be attentive, receptive, for when the Divine comes. Can we do it ourselves? No. Can we wake up the world? No. But we can be ready, waiting and prepared.”

Story Source: For more information and video interviews, visit GlobalOnenessProject.org.

Barbara Amrhein is an editor with Natural Awakenings magazines.

Pain Relief While You Sleep: W hen most people hear the phrase ‘pain management’, they think of steroid injections, addictive narcotic pain medications, epidural injections, or even more invasive procedures like spinal stimulator implants. Unfortunately, none of these therapies actually corrects the cause of the pain, but rather masks the pain by blocking nerve transmission, or by dampening pain receptors in the brain. In many cases, people who have tried one of these therapies have usually tried several of these, with little success.

Now, a new procedure, called manipulation under anesthesia (MUA), is available at the American Surgical Center in West Bloomfield. MUA is a decades-old osteopathic procedure where the patient is given a sedative medication, and while sedated, the patient’s back and joints are taken through a series of stretches to break up the scar tissue and fibrous adhesions that restrict normal joint movement and thus correct the underlying cause of back, neck, and joint pain.

Since the patient is under sedation, he/she feels no pain whatsoever, and the muscles can be stretched and massaged to their fullest potential without any resistance. The entire procedure lasts about 20 minutes, and is typically repeated over a 3-5 day span. The majority of patients who have MUA report an average 80-85% overall improvement by the end of the MUA protocol.

In fact, a recent study in the Journal of Neurological and Orthopedic Surgery showed that 58% of patients who receive MUA totally eliminate their need for pain medication. Even up to 6 months after the MUA, patients’ pain levels are still reduced an average of 62%. In a similar study, nearly 95% of all patients who were out of work due to injury

were back to work within 6 months following the MUA procedure.

According to Dr. Megan Strauchman, medical director of the Michigan MUA Group, “this is great news for patients who are out of work, and need to support their families. MUA gets people out of pain rapidly, and gets them up and moving again in a very minimal amount of time.”

The Michigan MUA Group, headed by Dr. Strauchman, is a network of Michigan physicians who are all certified to perform MUA for chronic pain. Their network of physicians is located in various cities throughout the Metro Detroit area. Until now, Michigan residents would have had to travel out-of-state for this revolutionary pain management procedure. “MUA is an ideal treatment for people with fibromyalgia, disc bulges or herniations, failed back or neck surgery, frozen shoulder, and for people who’ve tried unsuccessfully to get relief from chiropractic care, physical therapy, steroid injections, or continue to live off of addictive pain killers,” says Dr. Strauchman.

People interested in having the MUA procedure require a preliminary evaluation by a Michigan MUA Group physician, like Dr. Strauchman. This evaluation consists of a physical exam, x-rays, laboratory studies, and sometimes neurodiagnostic testing, which determines whether not the patient will achieve a good clinical result.

For more information on MUA, contact Mary or Caroline at the American Surgical Center: 248-5387095 or visit MichiganMUA.com.

For N. Oakland/Genesee County, call Dr. Strauchman: 810-694-3576.

For S. Oakland/Macomb County, call Dr. Stanczak at 586-7746301.

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Don't Skim on the Milk The benefits of full-fat, whole milk & dairy products for kids up to 2 years.

By Marjie C. Andrejciw

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he American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines, pediatricians and federally funded food programs, Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), recommend reduced-fat and non-fat milk products for children ages 2 to 6.4,5 Improved cardiovascular health later in life and reduced obesity and blood sugar imbalances is the logic behind these recommendations.

There appears, however, to be a trend in parents of children under the age of 2 mistaking these recommendations, even through the AAP specifically recommends full-fat milk or formula for children age’s birth to 24 months.

From in-utero to age 6 is a critical stage in development for children, especially for proper bone and brain development, and the nutrients found in whole-fat dairy products are needed for proper development. Pregnant and lactating women provide the necessary nutrients for the infant and also need full-fat dairy products in order to pass those nutrients on to the baby. If mom is deficient in these nutrients, then the baby will also be deficient. During this time frame it is critical to consume full-fat dairy products, not reduced-fat versions.2 Specific nutrients in full-fat milk: Vitamin D – is a fat soluble vitamin that requires fat for proper absorption. Whole milk provides this necessary fat and in the correct forms for proper vitamin D absorption.

Assuming that enough fat and in the proper forms will be absorbed from other foods in the diet is short sighted. Vitamin D is needed for developing strong bones and teeth. It helps to regulate the absorption of calcium and phosphorous in the digestive tract, and is important for proper immune function. An adequate level of vitamin D helps to protect against heart disease, diabetes, rickets, autoimmune diseases, and cancers.3 Even though vitamin D can also be produced by the body when exposed to sunlight, there is a disturbing trend of low vitamin D levels according to The Vitamin D

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Council.6 This becomes an even greater concern for people who live in the northern states because of reduced sun exposure during the cold weather months.1 Vitamin A – also a fat soluble vitamin is highest in full-fat versions of milk. It works synergistically with vitamin D and helps to strengthen the immune system.

Studies have shown that vitamin A helps to prevent childhood diseases like the measles. Vitamin A helps the body to produce and repair epithelial cells which make up smooth tissues such as the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, and mucosal lining of the digestive tract.3 Vitamin K – is also a fat soluble vitamin which works synergistically with both vitamin D and A. It helps to build bone density and promote proper blot clotting in the body; this is especially important in a newborn baby.3 Fatty acids – whole milk is high in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) fatty acids. These are medium chain fatty acids that actually help to increase metabolism. They are the preferred source of energy for the heart and muscles and are part of the building blocks for healthy cell membranes and brain cells.

Consuming CLA fatty acids helps to prevent cancer, lower cholesterol, improve blood sugar levels, and prevent atherosclerosis (arterial plaques).1,2 Whole milk and whole milk products such as cottage cheese, yogurt, cheese, and butter are good choices. Cows raised in pasture consuming grass have been shown to have the highest levels of the fat soluble vitamins and CLA fatty acids. A healthy animal means a healthy animal product.

Choose milk as close to it’s natural state as possible. The less processed and fresher the milk is, the more nourishing.1,2 Parents concerned with preventing childhood obesity and sugar imbalances need to eliminate the real culprits: sugar, pop, artificial sweeteners and refined carbohydrates from candy, pastries, cookies, boxed cereals, chips and white

bread. Anyone with a young child knows how hard it can be to get them to eat. Every bite counts, so make them nourishing bites.

Marjie C. Andrejciw, MT (ASCP), MS, NC - Holistic Nutritional Counselor, owns, and practices at, Circle of Life Nutrition in Fenton, MI.

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To learn more about Marjie, please visit CircleOfLifeNutrition.net.

References: 1. Mercola.com – Dr. Mercola wesite.

2. WestonAPrice.org – Weston A. Price Foundation website.

3. The Institute of Functional Medicine. Clinical Nutrition A Functional Approach, 2nd Ed. Gig Harbor, WA: TIFM, 2004.

4. Federal Register /Vol. 72, No. 234 /Thursday, December 6, 2007 /Rules and Regulations – Dept. of Agriculture Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Revisions in the WIC Food Packages; Interim Rule.

5. Gidding, S., et. al. Dietary Recommendations for Children and Adolescents: A Guide for Practitioners. Pediatrics, vol. 117, No. 2, February 2006, pp. 544-559.

6. VitamindCouncil.org - Vitamin D council website.

Forget the needle, scalpel and expensive potions. Whether it’s wrinkles, pimples, dryness or irritation that is giving you trouble, health experts say the true path to clear, youthful-looking skin runs straight through the grocery aisle.

“For too many years, the idea that nutrition could have a significant influence on the skin was dismissed, but that has changed,” says Alan Logan, a Westchester, New York-based naturopathic doctor and co-author of The Clear Skin Diet. “Whether the issue is aging or acne, many recent studies indicate that nutrition really does matter.”

Sue Van Raes, a holistic nutritionist from Boulder, Colorado, points out that because the body tends to prioritize other organs, such as the heart, when doling out nutrients, the skin is the first to show signs of distress when diet is poor: “It’s a critical barometer of our health.” The older we get, the harder it is for our skin to soak up nutrients, making a skin-friendly diet even more critical as we age.

“If someone comes to me for aesthetic reasons, the first thing I am going to say is, ‘Tell me about your diet,’” remarks Amy Newburger, a Scarsdale, New York, dermatologist.

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Here’s a quick and easy look at what to eat and not eat to achieve that desired youthful glow: Wrinkle-free with vitamin C: Vitamin C and other antioxidants, such as vitamins E and A, play a crucial role in neutralizing free-radicals associated with sun, wind and environmental toxin exposure, which age cells and lead to wrinkled skin. Vitamin C is particularly important for building plump, moist collagen. Newburger says, “If you aren’t getting enough C, the collagen is not well able to hold water and looks wrinkly.” Those who spend lots of time outdoors playing or working amid the harsh elements need it most.

This counsel is backed by research, including a study of 4,025 women published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2007, in which researchers found higher vitamin C intake associated with a significantly

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The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that those who ate more refined carbs had more wrinkles and skin atrophy, a culprit in sagging skin. lower likelihood of wrinkles. So, don’t forget to eat lots of leafy greens and consider chugging a glass of orange juice after playing outside in the sun.

Tomatoes and green tea: Two other nutrients that have earned considerable attention from skin researchers recently include lycopene, from tomatoes, and polyphenols, which are omnipresent in green tea.

In 2008, British researchers from the University of Newcastle found that volunteers who took five tablespoons of tomato paste daily for 12 weeks, and were then exposed to UVA light, had 33 percent more protection against sunburn than the control group; they also had higher levels of pro-collagen, a molecule that gives skin elasticity.

While much of the research on green tea has involved topical applications, some animal studies suggest that ingesting green tea also may help protect skin against sun damage. Stay tuned for more research.

Good fats: We’ve all heard how we should eat more fatty fish, such as salmon, and/or add a fish oil supplement to our diet. In addition to having antioxidant properties and hydrating skin cells, essential fatty acids such as omega 3—commonly found in fish, olive oil, flax seeds and walnuts—help

create a protective layer that shields against environmental stresses and holds in moisture, Van Raes advises.

Logan adds that these essential fatty acids can also quell inflammation, which can swell tiny red capillaries on the skin’s surface and prompt red patches, or hasten wrinkles by first stretching, then shrinking, the skin.

Too, omega 3 consumption is believed to reduce excess sebum production in pores, which can aggravate acne.

Essential fatty acids also are good hormone regulators, moderating the breakouts that can occur in premenstrual women. Research in a 2007 issue of The Journal of Clinical Nutrition even found that higher intake of linoleic acid, found in fatty fish, may be associated with reduced risk of age-related dryness and thinning of the skin.

Stay hydrated: Drinking six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day plumps skin cells, leading to a smoother look.

Cut carbs: Experts say a diet of highly refined carbohydrates (think white bread and spaghetti) is often the culprit for an array of skin problems: It spikes the blood sugar, leading to increased insulin production, which in turn throws the balance of testosterone and estrogen out of whack and disrupts the delicate balance of oils in the skin,

making it too dry or too oily. Hormone imbalances also can fuel acne.

For instance, Van Raes observes, a woman with excess testosterone might experience breakouts along her jaw line. One 2007 study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that 43 acne patients who went on a diet low in processed grains for 12 weeks decreased their pimples by nearly twice as much as the control group. Another report that same year, in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that those who ate more refined carbs had more wrinkles and skin atrophy, a culprit in sagging skin.

Consider allergies: Logan and Van Raes both note that skin problems, such as itchy rashes, often can result from food sensitivities. For instance, when gluten-sensitive people eat wheat, their body becomes flooded with inflammatory chemicals, called cytokines, which can swell skin and promote acne, redness and wrinkling. According to a 2006 research review, gluten-sensitivity has been linked with 21 chronic skin disorders, from psoriasis to hair loss.

Meanwhile, two recent studies by Harvard researchers showed a significant link between milk consumption and acne in teens.

Logan recommends eliminating the suspicious food (be it milk or wheat) for three months and then, slowly reintroducing it. This can help reveal if it, indeed, is a culprit that needs to be replaced with a skin-healthy option.

Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer in Estes Park, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Free Intro to Feldenkrais® Professional Training - 6:30-8:30pm. Osa Jackson Schulte PhD, PT, GCFP/AT Continuity Assistant Trainer. Movement and Healing Center (A Michigan Not For Profit), 5386 Bronco Dr, Clarkston. Register for free intro.

586-484-0549 or fax 248-922-1951.

Conscious Consumerism - 10am. With Troy Farwell. What every ecologically-conscious shopper should know before shopping for the Holiday Season. $10. Upland Hills EAC, 2375 Indian Lake Rd, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 17.

Thyroid Balance - Its Link to Disease - 7-8:30pm.

Learn its link to heart health, digestive issues, weight gain and more. Learn how to support this incredible gland. Dr. Richard K. Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing addresses this issue. FREE. Whole Foods Rochester Hills. Info: 248-879-1900.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Gourmet Open House - 8-10pm. Meet with your favorite “Updogers,” meet the newest DWU practitioners and neighbors at Rochester Play, take a tour of the Wellness Union and sample hors D’oeuvres and wine. $15/person, $25/couple. Hosted by Updog, Downtown Wellness Union and Rochester Play, 210 W University, Rochester. Info: 248-608-6668.

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VegMichigan’s Vegetarian 101 Class - 7pm. Join VegMichigan for this monthly event, which includes a cooking demonstration, free samples and discussion about vegetarian and vegan food staples. FREE. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills. Registration is encouraged, either online or at the Customer Service Desk: 248-371-1400.

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Michigan Healthy Living Expos brings you speakers, exhibits, displays and demonstrations-all related to living a healthier, greener lifestyle...naturally! FREE admission and parking.

New location: Genesys Conference & Banquet Center, Grand Blanc, MI. To exhibit, speak or sponsor, visit: MHLExpo.com. See ad outside back cover.

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Special Needs Haven Therapeutic Art Classes - 8:30-10am. 3 week Saturday sessions. Pottery, stained glass and painting. Small classes. $15 includes all materials. Angel Finns Special Needs Haven for Art, Aquatics and Outdoor Living. Lake Orion. Call to register: Roxanne 248-722-1953.

Soothe Your Soul Free Book Signing and Local Author Event - 11am-1pm. Healing and Transformation: Moving from the Ordinary to the Extraordinary by Dr. Eric Alsterberg. How-to manual that inspires you to seek out and understand the voice of the Higher Being. FREE. Soothe Your Soul, 20 Hudson Street, downtown Oxford. Hannah CornellSchroeder 248-310-1971.

Community Class-Free Yoga - 11:15am-12:15pm.

The Community Class is a Level 1 class and it is complimentary to the community. FREE. Yoga For Life, 1194 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion. Heidi Peters 248-693-9932.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 Sunday Silence - 3-4pm. An invitation to simply sit in silence together. It can be a time of rest, discovery, and awakening. Not a guided meditation or class.

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No experience necessary. Donation. Soothe Your Soul, 20 Hudson Street, Oxford. Amy Pearson 248-236-9855.

Free Student Massages - 10am-5pm. By appointment only. Ayur Veda Therapeutic Massage Foundation, 3030 S Lapeer Rd, Lake Orion. Info: Roxanne 248-722-1953.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 Holiday Healing Meditation - 6:30-7:45pm. Join us for a soul soothing holiday meditation, a peaceful and powerful way to tranform energies around you into a more harmonious and peaceful vibration. $10. Soothe Your Soul, 20 Hudson Street, Oxford.

Hannah Schroeder, 248-236-9855.

Free FirstLine Therapy Introduction - 5:45pm.

Presenting a 12 week program (begins 1/5/10) teaching the knowledge participants need to make healthy lifestyle choices. Low glycemic load food plan, regular exercise, nutritional supplementation and stress management are the foundation. Call 248-625-6677 to reserve your spot in the free presentation at The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, Clarkston.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, Reorganizational Healing - 7pm. Come to our lecture and learn how to draw on your strengths to create greater wellness and enjoy sustainable, increased quality of life, even in the face of life challenges.

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daily meditation practice. Taught by Michael Johnson ERYT 500. $25. Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave. Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-959-5515.

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Free Student Massages - 10am-5pm. By appointment only. Ayur Veda Therapeutic Massage Foundation, 3030 S Lapeer Rd, Lake Orion. Info: Roxanne 248-722-1953.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 LOCALLY RAISED GRAIN!

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Vermicomposting Workshop - 6pm. With Jared Bogdanov-Hanna. $10 plus cost of materials (if requested). Upland Hills EAC, 2375 Indian Lake Rd, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 17.

Fibromyalgia - 7-8pm. Are you living with Fibromyalgia, and wanting to live without? This lecture is for you, and will cover the deficiencies which cause the disease and what can be done to treat it.

FREE. Michigan Spine Center, 30325 Gratiot Ave., Roseville. Seating limited, RSVP by 12/14 to: Jennifer 586-774-6301.

Sat. Dec. 19th • 6-8:30pm A warm & satisfying meal in an evening of holiday spirit! $15 per person • Reserve by 12/4 Stop by & see us or call with questions at…

8572 Silver Lake Rd, Linden

810-735-9192 FREE. Johr Family Chiropractic, 1460 Walton Blvd Ste 100, Rochester Hills. 248-601-8843.

Handling the Stress of the Holidays - 6pm. With Troy Farwell. $10. Upland Hills EAC, 2375 Indian Lake Rd, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 17.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 11 Silent Weekend Retreat - through 12/13. A perfect way to enter the holiday season. Guided meditations and yoga classes interlaced with walks on the beautiful grounds of the Capuchin Retreat Center, Washington Township. Info: Red Lotus Yoga, Brian Granader 248-376-1239.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 Extinguish Inflammation & Rebuild Your Immunity - 6:15-7:30pm. Safe, effective herbal approaches for a healthy inflammation response. Also, learn how to build up your immunity against foreign invaders including the H1N1 virus and more. FREE. Bring writing materials. Vita~Mend, 419 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak. RSVP: 248-399-7200.

Dances of Universal Peace - 7-9pm. With Robin Mallor & Sister Mary Fran Uiker, IHM. Dances reflect spiritual traditions from around the globe.

No experience is necessary as we all learn together.

Loose, comfortable clothing recommended. Light snacks/time to socialize. Free (donations appreciated). Upland Hills EAC, 2375 Indian Lake Rd, Oxford. Info: Clifford Scholz 248-410-1762. See ad page 17.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 Detox for a New You in the New Year - 7-8pm.

Start the New Year off right, and learn about how to properly cleanse your body and the importance it has in sustaining a healthy life! $15. Michigan Spine Center, 30325 Gratiot Ave., Roseville. Seating limited, RSVP by 12/16 to: Jennifer 586-774-6301.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 Sweatlodge - 10am-3pm. With Jorge Arenivar.

Donations appreciated. Upland Hills EAC, 2375 Indian Lake Rd, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26 Holiday Hike - 1pm Take a breather and relax from the holidays on this guided hike. $2/person plus Metroparks vehicle entry permit. Pre-registration required. Kensington Metropark Nature Center near Milford/Brighton. Info/reg. 800-477-3178.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 Free Intro to Feldenkrais® Professional Training - 6:30-8:30pm. Osa Jackson Schulte PhD, PT, GCFP/AT Continuity Assistant Trainer. Movement and Healing Center (A Michigan Not For Profit), 5386 Bronco Dr, Clarkston. Register for free intro.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 Experience Meditation & Self-Hypnosis - 121:30pm. Also Wed 1/13 at 7pm. Presented by MTU Hypnosis, 8585 PGA Dr, Walled Lake. FREE. Call to reserve early, space limited. 248-568-0831.

markyourcalendar MONDAY, JANUARY 11 Tai Chi Chuan Beginning Class–6:30-8pm in Grand Blanc. Eight week 37 posture Wu style of Tai Chi is the Orient’s centuries-old art of peace and harmony. Change by letting go, not by force.

Taught by Master Instructor Dawn Fleetwood.

Info/register: 810-235-9864 or www.dawnfleetwood.com. See ad page 30.

markyourcalendar JAN 19-MAY 27, 2010 & AUG 1-DEC 16, 2010 500 Hour Therapeutic Massage Course - State of Michigan Educational provider, State Licensed and Nationally accredited. Special needs courses also available. Ayur Veda Therapeutic Massage Foundation, 3030 S Lapeer Rd, Lake Orion. Info: Roxanne Bonneau, Admissions Director 248-722-1953.

Candy Cane 5K and Santa Fun Run! - (4pm Santa Fun Run; 4:20pm Candy Cane 5k). Join 3D Racing for an evening run or walk! Music, holiday snacks and much more included! Also, 6pm: 9th Annual Holiday Lights Parade followed by tree lighting ceremony. FREE. Depot Park, Downtown Clarkston, 375 Depot Road, Clarkston. Info: 248-625-8223.

Create Hand-made Holiday Gifts - 2-5pm. Create a Grapevine Wreath, felted wool ball, corded bracelet & walking stick. Come early for a tour of Natural Buildings at the Strawbale Studio. Oxford. $25.

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Creating A World That Works For All - 10am.

Celebration of Spirit: music, laughter, meditation, inspiration, community. Peace Unity Church, 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.

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Monday Morning Flow Yoga w/Jules - 6:15-7:30am. Also Fridays. Intermediate to Advanced. For those willing to “go with the flow” by challenging themselves through a combination of asanas, pranayama, and meditation. Class is for the self motivated student comfortable with a limited amount of guidance. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

Group Fitness w/Beth - 8:30-9:15am. Intermediate.

This class is a cardio-based workout helps to strengthen and tone gluteus, thighs, calves, and hips, while reducing overall body fat. Includes upper body and abs as well for a total body workout. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

Beginner/Therapeutic Yoga w/Kim Tombrella - 9:30-10:45am. Also Tue 7:15pm. Beginner to All levels. Kim adapts the principles of traditional yoga to create a gently moving, slower paced class.

Therapeutic Yoga uses supportive props such as chairs, blocks, foam wedges, mats and blankets when warranted. $12 walk-in or class cards avail.

Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

Basic Yoga with Noreen Daly - 5:30-7pm. Also Wed 10am. We strengthen our bodies, calm our minds and open our hearts. Beginning and intermediate asanas (postures). Bring your practice mat (a few loaners are available), or towel. $7/session. Peace Unity’s Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston.

248-625-5192.

Hot Flow Yoga w/Jules - 7:15-8:45pm. Intermediate to Advanced. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-3909270.

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Simply Yoga w/Barb Heuerman - 9:30-10:30am.

All Levels. Barb’s class is one student’s of all levels must experience. One day you may walk in and be very still lying on bolsters while observing the breath and the next day holding a lunge or being led thru a perplexed group of asanas and philosophies wanting to cry out. $12 walk-in or class cards avail.

Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

Lake Orion Gluten Free/Celiac Group - 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7pm. Network with others, share recipes & successes. Learn what to eat and how to heal and support the body with proper nutrition.

Registration required. Free. Lucky’s Natural Foods llc, 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion. Info: Tanya Sallade 248-693-1209.

Pilates - 8:15-9:15pm. A mat session that will develop core stability through a series of movements that strengthen the muscles from the inside out. $15 walk-in, class packs available. Yoga For Life, 1194 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion. Heidi Peters 248-693-9932.

Jaya’s Reiki Share Open Healing - 3rd Tuesdays thru Dec. You don’t have to know a thing about healing to attend. This is about participating and receiving a healing yourself. Learn what healing is about and meet others who either do healing or want to see how it feels. Bring a small snack to share. No fees, donations accepted. 60401 Mt. Vernon Rd, Rochester. Jaya: 248-462-5452.

Wednesday Pilates - 9:30-10:30am and 8-9pm. All Levels. From injured to athlete, you can balance your body, and increase strength in such a way to prevent injury and pain for years to come. *If injured, please contact Beth for consultation first. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

Basic Yoga with Noreen Daly - 10am. Also Mon 5:30pm. We strengthen our bodies, calm our minds and open our hearts. Beginning and intermediate asanas (postures). Bring your practice mat (a few loaners are available), or towel. $7/session. Peace Unity’s Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston.

Anusara-inspired Yoga Class - 7:10-8:10pm.

Level 1, suitable for beginners. Heart opening and joyful. $15 walk-in or class packs available. Yoga For Life, 1194 S Lapeer Road, Lake Orion. Heidi Peters 248-693-9932 Hot Flow Yoga w/Rene Felix - 6:15-7:30pm.

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Intermediate level. Renee leads her students thru a challenging, mixed flow of asanas and breathing techniques. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-3909270.

Thursday Flow Yoga w/Jules - 9:30-10:45am. Intermediate to Advanced. Jules guides her students thru a combination of asana and breathing techniques put together like pearls on a string to help strengthen the body yet calm the mind. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston.

Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

Young At Heart Active Adults - 11:30am1:30pm. Lunch served at noon. Weekly lunches, guest speakers, musical performances, field trips, holiday parties, movies, bingo, games and much, much more! $5/person yearly membership. $4/ person lunch. Age 50 & up or individuals with disabilities of any age. Non-members welcome.

Hart Community Center, Davisburg. Info: Sarah, Parks and Recreation 248-846-6558.

Kickboxing Class w/Tamra - 6-7pm. Come try this fun cardio class w/Certifed Personal Trainer, Tamra Little. Beginner to Intermediate levels. $10 drop in or package rate. Dolores' School of Dance, 6041 Lennon Rd, Swartz Creek. 810-965-1598.

See ad page 29.

Mid-Michigan Beekeeper’s Club – 7pm. 1st Thursday monthly, weather and holiday scheduling permitting. Guests and anyone interested in beekeeping are invited and encouraged to come.

Richfield Township Offices, 5381 N State Rd, Davison. President Jim Dodder 810 653-8547.

Basic Yoga w/Anne Mancour - 7:15-8:30pm. All Levels. Anne guides her students thru a simple yet challenging practice focusing on traditional Yoga teachings helping to bring the body and mind into alignment while opening the heart. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

Friday Basic Yoga w/Renee Felix - 9:30-10:45am.

Beginner to All Levels. Takes each student thru the fundamentals of practice making it approachable to all levels and comfortable for every walk of life, no matter what faith or physical condition. $12 walkin or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

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Saturday Ashtanga Yoga (Primary Series) w/Jules - 89:30am. Intermediate to Advanced. Series of asanas combined with Ujjaii breath, bandhas, drishti to help discipline the mind and detox the body. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

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Anusara-inspired Yoga Class - 10-11am. Level 1, suitable for beginners. Heart opening and joyful. $15 walk-in, class packs available. Yoga For Life, 1194 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion. Heidi Peters 248-693-9932.

Fitness Bootcamp - 11am-Noon. Certified Personal Trainer, Tamra Little, will take you through a challenging full body, cardio based workout with emphasis on body-weight movements. Suitable for all fitness levels. $10 drop in or package rates.

Dolores' School of Dance, 6041 Lennon Rd., Swartz Creek. 810-965-1598. See ad page 29.

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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 16.

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MARTIAL ARTS KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS INSTITUTE 935 Baldwin Rd., Lapeer 810-667-2101 KMAI.net Traditional TaeKwonDo training for ages 5 through seniors. Also, adult enrichment classes in Tai Chi, Yoga, Kickfit exercise and Women’s self-defense. Visit website for class schedule and offering. See calendar and ad on page 24.

HYPNOTHERAPY BREAKTHROUGH EMPOWERMENT 12751 S. Saginaw St., Ste. 700 Grand Blanc 810-606-8577 BreakthroughEmpowerment.com Jill Grenevitch is a certified clinical hypnotherapist specializing in the relief of anxiety, insomnia, stress, allergies, self-sabotage and more. Certified HypnoBirthing and HypnoFertility Therapist.

Deborah Weeks 114A S Bridge St, Linden 810-735-2575 Rejuvinate, cleanse and detoxify the body, mind and spirit by choosing from alternative and preventative practices offered. Naturopathic Counselor, Certified Medical Massage, Scenar, Microscopy, Biological Terrain, Ion Cleanse, Blanket Therapy and Ear Candling. See ad page 5.

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