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

23 BREATHE EASIER 26 Try These Tips for Better Workouts

24 HOMEMADE AND HEARTFELT

Do-It-Yourself Stocking Stuffers

by Meredith Montgomery

26 IT’S ALL ABOUT WE

Conscious Evolution: Why We’re Better Together

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by Linda Sechrist

31 HEALTHY HOLIDAY

BAKING A Cornucopia of Delicious Treats

34 UNEXPECTED UPSIDE Media Gadgets Can Boost Family Connections

by Lisa Marshall

36 HOW UNCONDITIONAL LOVE HARMONIZES OUR WORLD

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Marci Shimoff Explores its Transformative Power

by Judith Fertig

37 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Healthy Gift Ideas

38 CRITTER

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COMPANIONS Alternative Adoptions

Fit for Families

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42 THE LUMINOUS WEB Why We Are One

by Barbara Brown Taylor

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e go to press with the December issue about the same time as the official start of the Christmas/Holiday shopping season...potentially a very stressful time of year.

What we've tried to do with this month's issue is provide a good selection of articles and other content that will help everyone put perspective back into the holidays. After all, it's really all about family and friends, and doing what you can to help others in need.

There are some unusual approaches, such as the article about how media gadgets can actually boost family connections, and another on do-it-yourself stocking stuffers.

Then there are some of the more traditional topics such as holiday baking recipes.

In fact, there are a few more nice pieces we wanted to include, but just didn't have the space, so we encourage you to visit our website: NAeastMichigan.com and check out some of the articles that are available online.

Wherever you read them, we hope you enjoy them and have a wonderful holiday.

While we're at it, let's not forget just how harsh this time of year can be on the environment. When one considers all of the wrapping and packaging materials, extra gas for shopping and everything else that adds to the detrimental environmental impact the holidays can create, it gives us all an opportunity to take a little extra time to make sure we recycle whenever possible.

As we mentioned in October, we're on a mission to become totally trash free in 2013. We've dubbed this holiday season as the test for some of the techniques we've come up with. Yes, it's more work, but the payoff for our children, and our children's children, is incalculable. We're not talking about climate change or anything related to that; we're simply referring to the amount of trash that we all toss, only to end up in landfills.

We'll report some of the experiences we have on our website blog and Facebook, so stay tuned. If you have some tips and techniques for those "hard to recycle" items, we'd love to hear them. Just think of the impact if everyone got involved!

Finally, as we say good-bye to 2012 and plan 2013, we encourage everyone to watch for our January issue. Our customary theme is integrative, complementary health and wellness, and we've got a great selection of articles, many of them from local practitioners, already lined up. It's not too late, however, if you have some special topics of interest. Email us is you do and we'll do our best to have it covered.

So until then, we wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season...naturally!

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newsbriefs Children’s Cultural Series In Brighton Do you have a special event in the community?

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he Brighton Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2013 Children’s Cultural Series. The first show is Can You Think It, Can You Dream It? featuring Kevin Kammeraad on January 12. This all-ages show is completely interactive and improvisational and features music, poems, puppets, and more.

The second show is The Verve Pipe on January 26.

The concert will feature their music from A Family Album, written with the entire family in mind. ScribbleMonster is the third show on February 23. This nationally-acclaimed duo will offer music, comedy, and movement suitable for the whole family.

The final show in the series is The Cinderella Files by Madcap Puppets on March 9. This larger-than-life puppet show offers up a retelling of the Cinderella fable. A ticket for the entire series is $40; individual show prices vary.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit BrightonPerformingArts.com or call 810-299-4130 ext. 0.

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itZone for Women, a full-service, womenonly gym, now offers 24-hour access at their Waterford, Livonia, and Grand Blanc locations. With a variety of exercise options from which to choose, there is no excuse not to get the recommended 30 minutes a day!

First, they offer Nautilus equipment, a strength and cardio weight circuit that is easy to use, designed just for women, and allows for individual workouts. Next, they offer group exercise classes – everything from Zumba to kickboxing.

For those that need a little more individual attention, FitZone for Women has certified personal trainers for hire to optimize individual workout sessions. In addition to the exercise options, they offer infrared sauna treatments to help with detoxification and pain relief.

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newsbriefs Spirits Lift Despite Hurricane Sandy

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fter one of the largest storms on record hit the Northeast, devastating the shorelines of New York and www.theinnseasoncafe.com New Jersey and uprooting the status quo in surrounding states, locals saw Lunch • Dinner a new kind of energy emerge among Sunday Brunch the populace.

Daily Specials Kelly Martinsen, publisher of the Long Island edition of Natural AwakenCatering ings and a resident of Long Beach, New York, joined the corps of volunteers that (248) 547-7916 are helping families and businesses dig out of the ruins of their once beautiful beach town. In turn, her magazine’s advertisCelebrating Fine Vegetarian Cuisine since 1981 ers and neighboring publishers reached out to share their office space, homes and other heartfelt help to keep her own business afloat. “While I have lost much, I feel blessed to have lived through this event,” says Martinsen. “I was able to experience the wonderful nature of people helping people in the days after the storm.”

Tina Woods, publisher of Natural Awakenings’ New York City edition, changed the role of her delivery truck from distributing magazines to carrying food to residents and volunteers assisting Gerritsen Beach neighborhoods, in Brooklyn.

She also participated in recovery work along the Jersey Shore and collaborated with her advertisers to raise $1,000 for The Downing Clinic has been helping patients relief efforts. take the natural approach to health since 1991.

Woods observes, “In times like What Health Goals Have You Identified? this, you know what it means to truly be • Reduce Stress • Get a Physical local and look to the people immediately • Take Less Medication • Lower Cholesterol next to you to get by.”

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Harvest Michigan Buying Club Launches New Location In Rochester Area

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arvest Michigan is a Regional Food Hub that sells direct to wholesale market buyers and also directly to consumers. Members of the Michigan Buying Club will have access to farm-direct goods that are unusual to the market place, specializing in local organic proteins, cheeses, produce, free-range chickens, and eggs.

Products include Michigan wild-caught fish and special orders for half and whole animal meats with cuts made to order.

Harvest Michigan strives to ensure that the customer will benefit from greater food security and transparency of food products coming direct from Michigan growers and food producers. They are revitalizing a paradigm shift to a regional food system that increases production for small- to medium-scale growers and offers the consumer fresher products with local harvests.

Harvest Michigan was recently honored by Corp! Magazine at their Food & Agriculture Awards event.

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Whole Foods Troy Looking for Choirs to Sing for Charity

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o you know of any local talent that would like to sing for a great cause? Whole Foods Market in Troy is seeking local choirs to spread cheer this holiday season while helping to feed those in need.

For every hour a choir sings, Whole Foods Market will donate $50 in food to Gleaners Community Food Bank. Whole Foods Market hopes to have a choir, big or small, in store every Friday to Monday in December.

Last year, the program resulted in almost a full pallet of food donations.

Whole Foods hopes to exceed that contribution this year. Please help spread the word to local talent.

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newsbriefs Royal Oak Chiropractic Center Adds New Practitioner

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an Every Chiropractic is pleased to announce the addition of Lara McMahon, D.C. to their Royal Oak practice.

McMahon graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1994 with a BS in Cell Physiology and a minor in Psychology.

She then enrolled at Logan Chiropractic College in St Louis, graduated in 2000, moved to Michigan for a job opportunity with another doctor, and after one year knew it was time to open her own practice.

She did, in Commerce, MI, and helped the community achieve a better way of life and health for over 10 years.

"I was introduced to Dr. Saylor and immediately knew that practicing with her would be an amazing opportunity," explains McMahon. "We joined forces in October and now are able to help even more people than we could individually."

McMahon is also pursuing a Diplomate in Pediatrics and hopes to have that Lara McMahon, D.C. complete in the coming year.

"Being a member of this elite group of Chiropractors has helped spread the word on how important it is for children to have chiropractic adjustments," adds McMahon. "It has allowed me to watch my child patients grow up to be amazing, vibrant, healthy adults. I am blessed to be a part of such an amazing practice!"

Van Every Family Chiropractic Center is located at 4203 Rochester Rd., Royal Oak. For more information or an appointment, call 248-616-0900 or visit their website at VanEveryChiropractic.com. See ad page 22.

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Learn Self-Hypnosis and De-stress for the Holidays

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hil Rosenbaum, MA, Counselor and Certified Hypnotherapist is offering two classes on self-hypnosis, just in time to deal with holiday stress.

Phil Rosenbaum The classes are offered December 12th and 19th at Eternal Balance Life Center in Huntington Woods. The cost is $20. Students will learn how to perform self-hypnosis and about its many different uses.

"Self-hypnosis is a valuable tool," explains Rosenbaum, "one that can be used for life. It is extremely helpful for relaxing and dealing with stress. It can also help alleviate trouble sleeping, increase academic performance, improve sports performance, and lessen anxiety.

Self-hypnosis is an excellent way to get the benefits of hypnosis while being completely in control of the hypnotic session: you decide what to use it for and when to use it."

Eternal Balance Life Center is located at 26711 Woodward Avenue, Huntington Woods. To register for a class, or for more infomation, call 248-542-1357 or visit EternalBalance.com. See ad page 16.

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communityspotlight Longevity Health Institute Now Offering Live Blood Cell Analysis

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In addition to live blood analysis, Dr. Lewerenz continues to offer unique services that can help bring patients back to optimal health. He specializes in bio-identical hormones, adrebak fatigue, alternative cancer therapy and advanced personalized care. His services In live blood analysis, include IV nutrition, the doctor takes a drop hormone restoration, of the patient’s blood and genetic assessment, examines it under a highintracellular nutritional powered microscope analysis and restoraand projected to a large Dr. James Lewerenz tion, toxin removal and screen for the patient to detox plans. see. Irregularities in the blood can be Dr. James Lewerenz takes a multifaceted seen and linked to various illnesses approach to impact the lives of his paand specific health conditions. Dried tients. He is passionate and dedicated blood analysis can also be performed, to bringing his personal experience, whereby the doctor examines clotting knowledge, and training to enhance patterns that can be indicative of cerone’s quality of life, at any age. He is tain diseases and health conditions. follow-trained in Regenerative FuncLive and dried blood analysis can be tional Metabolic Medicine. used as a tool to help diagnose and The Longevity Health Institute (LHI) treat many conditions, including, but takes a holistic, functional approach not limited to: allergies, food intolerto medicine – to allow the patient to ances, arthritis, pain, candida, IBS, restore and regenerate from within. depression, skin conditions, fatigue, Anti-aging medicine views disease as autoimmune conditions, migraines, a condition caused by toxins in your thyroid issues, hormonal imbalances, body, nutritional deficiencies, and parasitic infections, diabetes, anemia, stress. These factors in your body eventoxic fat, viral infections, cancer, heavy tually result in changes in enzyme and metal toxicity, and many more. hormone production, which produce Live blood analysis is more than just signs and symptoms of biochemical having your blood analyzed. The dysfunction. Over time, a chronic results are used to give you the oppor- illness could develop. The medical tunity to reverse and prevent disease program at LHI is a proactive approach through the adoption of correct nutri- that encourages and promotes healthy tional habits and protocols, including living and aging. removal of excess acidity and toxins in For more information, visit Longeviorder to restore your blood to a healthy tyHealthInstituteInc.com or call 248condition. With live blood analysis, 289-6643 or see their ad on the inside clients receive individualized nutrition back cover. natural awakenings

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n intriguing study recently posted online by Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing, suggests that new meditators are most likely to stick with the practice and reap its healthful benefits if they select methods with which they are most comfortable, rather than those that are most popular.

In one of the first studies to compare meditation techniques head-to-head, author Adam Burke, a professor of health education at San Francisco State University and the director of its Institute for Holistic Health Studies, taught 247 participants four popular methods—mantra, mindfulness, Zen and qigong visualization. He asked them to choose which they preferred to practice at home for six weeks before techniques were evaluated.

The simpler methods, mantra and mindfulness, each were preferred by 31 percent of study participants. Zen and qigong were selected by about 22 percent and 15 percent, respectively.

Burke says the results showed the value of providing people new to meditation simpler and more accessible methods, and also emphasized that no one technique is best for everyone. He hopes to see more comparative meditation studies, especially to determine if particular methods are better at addressing specific health issues such as addiction.

“If that’s the case,” he advises, “healthcare professionals would be able to guide patients toward techniques that will be most effective for them. Additional studies are also needed to determine if there is a way to predict which method will be best suited for any particular individual.”

A Wise Man’s Gift for Arthritis Sufferers

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rankincense, an aromatic resin obtained from Boswellia trees native to Africa, is an age-old herbal remedy that may help alleviate the pain of arthritis, according to scientists at Cardiff University, in Wales. “The search for new ways of relieving the symptoms of inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis is a long and difficult one,” says Dr. Emma Blain, who led the research with coinvestigators Professor Vic Duance, from Cardiff University’s School of Biosciences, and Dr. Ahmed Ali, of the Compton Group. The team believes they have been able to demonstrate that treatment with an extract of Boswellia frereana—a rare frankincense species—inhibits the production of key inflammatory molecules and helps prevent the breakdown of cartilage tissue that causes the condition.

The African Somali people have long used extracts of frankincense as a traditional remedy for arthritis. “Our research achieved the use of innovative chemical extraction techniques to determine the active ingredient in frankincense,” says Ali. “We will now be able to further characterize the chemical entity and compare its success against other anti-inflammatory drugs used for treating the condition.”

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Citrus Fruits Lower Risk of Stroke

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opular winter citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit come with an unexpected health benefit: eating them may lower the risk of ischemic strokes (clots), especially in women, per a study reported in Stroke, a journal of the American Heart Association.

The researchers analyzed 14 years of follow-up data from the National Institutes of Health Nurses’ Health Study, which included 69,622 women that reported their food intake every four years, including details on fruit and vegetable consumption. The study discovered that a high intake of flavanones, a subclass of flavonoids found in the greatest concentrations in oranges and grapefruit, was associated with a 19 percent lower risk of ischemic stroke.

In the study, the presence of flavanones came primarily from oranges and orange juice (82 percent) and grapefruit and grapefruit juice (14 percent). However, the researchers recommended that consumers increase their citrus fruit intake, rather than juice consumption, to avoid the sugar in many commercial juices.

Nutty Way to IStop Wasting Food Help Preserve Cognition

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alnut consumption is associated with better memory scores and cognitive function, according to recent findings published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. In the Prevención con Dieta Mediterrnáea study, funded by the Spanish Ministry of Health, results show that a Mediterranean diet, supplemented with olive oil or one ounce of mixed nuts, half of which are walnuts, is more beneficial than a low-fat diet when it comes to body weight, blood pressure, insulin resistance and systemic inflammation.

The nutrient-dense walnuts provide antioxidants and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), the plant-based omega-3 fatty acid. Both are key nutrients with anti-inflammatory properties that help protect brain cells from the oxidative damage associated with cognitive decline.

t’s time to step up to the plate—but not waste what’s on it. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) reports that about 40 percent of all food in the United States goes uneaten. Each year, we are throwing away the equivalent of $165 billion in discarded food, making it the single largest component of solid waste in America’s landfills and costing the average family of four between $1,350 and $2,275 annually.

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New data presented at the American College of Cardiology 61st Annual Scientific Session suggest that among adults with hypertension or mild increases in blood pressure, routine consumption of raisins may lower readings, especially compared with eating other common snacks. The researchers noted that raisins are packed with potassium, which is known to lower blood pressure, and are also a good source of antioxidant dietary fiber, which may favorably alter the biochemistry of blood vessels, enabling them to be less stiff.

The study helps validate some current nutrient recommendations, such as 60 raisins—about a handful, containing one gram of fiber and 212 milligrams of potassium—as being helpful in the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in three (28 percent) of American adults have prehypertension, defined as a systolic pressure from 120 to 139 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or a diastolic pressure from 80 to 89 mm Hg.

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Recent research reported in the journal Fertility and Sterility examined semen samples from 29 healthy male donors that used an LTC on their laps, near their testes. The scientists found that LTCs connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi resulted in decreased sperm motility and increased sperm DNA fragmentation.

A separate study, published in the journal Archives of Environmental and Occupational Health, noted that electromagnetic fields produced by LTCs likely induce currents within the body and can expose developing fetuses in pregnant women to unsafe levels. The researchers concluded that, “[An individual’s] ‘laptop’ is paradoxically an improper site for the use of an LTC, which consequently should be renamed to not induce customers towards an improper use.”

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The researchers found that vegetable oils rich in monounsaturated fats like olive oil, or polyunsaturated fats like sunflower oil, help the body absorb essential carotenoids and other nutrients and increase their bioavailability in the intestines. The study also found that eating bread with butter with a salad was also beneficial, although to a lesser extent.

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atigue can take on many forms, from not having enough energy to get out of bed in the morning, to the severe case of chronic fatigue syndrome.

Energy or cortisol is produced by the small adrenal glands that sit on top of the kidneys.

Prolonged stress, toxins and environmental elements can damage the adrenals. When this occurs they are less capable of working to keep you vibrant and healthly. Aging can also decrease the amount of cortisol the adrenals are able to produce.

Men appear to handle stress better then women. However, even in men, if the stress is prolonged they will suffer damage to the adrenal glands.

Chronic fatigue syndrome can take on many different forms & degrees.

The ’walking wounded’ are able to go to work every day, then go home and spend the evening and night in bed. The next day this scene repeats itself. Then there are those who can only work three or four hours each day due to extreme fatigue. Others, including me at one point, are bed-ridden twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week...for years. In each of these examples, the problem could be low cortisol production.

The opposite side of this are those who produce too much cortisol.

Sleep is difficult to achieve, and they might stay awake until 1:00 or 2:00 a.m., or even all night. They are frequently awakened.

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When the Warm Get Going Global climate change is a real, measurable phenomenon, according to a new study, based on the National Audubon Society’s North American Christmas Bird Count. It found that avian species have taken decades to adjust their ranges northward in response to warming winters.

Frank La Sorte, a researcher at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in Ithaca, New York, and lead author of a study supported by the National Science Foundation, says in the Journal of Animal Ecology that because birds are highly mobile and migrate north and south with the changing seasons, they are better able to shift their ranges than less mobile, non-migrating species, such as amphibians.

“It makes sense that species move slower than the rate at which climate is changing,” says La Sorte.

“Many of them need to follow a prey base and a type of vegetation, or they need certain kinds of habitat that will create corridors for movement. Species are responding under their own time frame.”

The challenge for humans is daunting. “We have to give species the opportunity to respond by providing corridors for movement and longterm maintenance of those corridors,” says La Sorte. “That requires cooperation across political boundaries.”

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How Does What I Eat Affect My Oral Health?

ecently I was reading a few of the great resources available to everyone about oral health sponsored by The Academy of General Dentistry. The AGD is an excellent resource for information for anyone interested in learning more about Oral Health. I came across one article in particular that I felt was worthy of sharing. You can find more of the AGD’s oral health topics and articles at www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/.

You may be able to prevent two of the most common diseases of modern civilization, tooth decay (caries) and periodontal (gum) disease, simply by improving your diet. Decay results when the teeth and other hard tissues of the mouth are destroyed by acid products from oral bacteria.

Certain foods and food combinations are linked to higher levels of cavitycausing bacteria. Although poor nutrition does not directly cause periodontal disease, many researchers believe that the disease progresses faster and is more severe in patients whose diet does not supply the necessary nutrients.

Poor nutrition affects the entire immune system, which can increase your risk of developing many disorders. People with immune systems that are compromised have been shown to be at higher risk for periodontal disease. Research has also shown a link between oral health and systemic conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. So eating a variety of foods as part of a wellbalanced diet may not only improve your dental health, but increasing fiber and vitamin intake may also reduce the risk of other diseases.

How can I plan my meals and snacks to promote better oral health?

Eat a well-balanced diet characterized by moderation and variety. Develop eating habits that follow the recommendations from reputable health organizations such as the American Dietetic Association and the National Institutes of Health. Choose foods from the five major food groups: fruits, vegetables, breads and cereals, milk and dairy products and meat, chicken, fish or beans.

Avoid fad diets that limit or eliminate entire food groups, which usually result in vitamin or mineral deficiencies.

Always keep your mouth moist by drinking lots of water. Saliva protects both hard and soft oral tissues. If you have a dry mouth, supplement your diet with sugarless candy or gum to stimulate saliva.

Foods that cling to your teeth promote tooth decay. So when you snack, avoid soft, sweet, sticky foods such as cakes, candy and dried fruits. Instead, choose dentally healthy foods such as nuts, raw vegetables, plain yogurt, cheese and sugarless gum or candy.

When you eat fermentable carbohydrates, such as crackers, cookies and chips, eat them as part of your meal, instead of by themselves.

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Legendary late-night TV host Johnny Carson made the thick, automobile-generated smog that covered Los Angeles the butt of jokes for decades, but times have changed. In the past 50 years, California’s Los Angeles Basin has shown a 98 percent decrease in levels of some vehicle-related air pollutants even as area denizens now burn three times as much gasoline and diesel fuel.

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Primarily emitted from the vehicle tailpipes, VOCs are a key ingredient in formation of ground-level ozone, which at high levels can harm people’s lungs and damage crops and other plants. The magnitude of the drop in VOC levels was surprising, although it doesn’t mean that ozone levels have dropped as steeply, because the air chemistry is complex.

Levels of ozone pollution in the basin are down, but don’t yet meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards.

Warneke expects the decrease in VOC emissions by cars to continue, given that engine efficiency continues to improve and older, higher polluting vehicles will be taken off the roads.

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U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu is spearheading a new wave of renewable energy research by recruiting top scientists from the nation’s best research laboratories to staff a new agency called ARPA-E, modeled after DARPA, the research and development wing of the Pentagon that invented the Internet.

With a surge in funding for renewable energy, courtesy of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, plus grants from the Department of Energy, ARPA-E has made more than 180 investments in basic research projects in renewable energy.

One company, Ocean Power Technologies, is installing a 260-ton generator in the Pacific Ocean off the Oregon coast to capture renewable energy from waves. If the generator operates as planned, it will link to the grid and generate enough electricity for 1,000 homes.

Other ARPA-E-funded projects are making cheaper batteries, more efficient air conditioners and appliances, experimental algae-based biofuels, carbon sequestration (trapping) technologies and even plants that secrete crude oil.

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Incorporate local, sustainable cuisine into the family feast. Ingredients for a traditional holiday dinner can travel up to 30,000 miles. Instead, show support for local community farmers and reduce food transportation miles by choosing a heritage turkey or meatless entrée. Stellar complements may include organic cranberry jelly, mulled apple cider or wine from an area farm, orchard or vineyard.

Adopt or recycle the Christmas tree.

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If tree adoption services are not yet available locally, make sure to recycle a live holiday tree so it’s turned into landscape mulch for reuse as ground cover to hinder weeds and nourish plantings.

Reduce energy costs through efficient cooking.

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t’s easy to take breathing for granted. But tune in to your breath—when, say, halfway through a sun salutation or headed for a finish line—and you’ll find that it not only feeds muscles fresh oxygen, but also indicates whether it’s time to increase the intensity of the activity. To get the most out of every breath, follow these exercise tips from acknowledged experts.

a rule of thumb, take two seconds to raise weights and three to four seconds to lower them.

“Focusing on your breath keeps your brain in the game, so you’re more likely to pay attention to overall form,” says Tom Holland, an exercise physiologist, personal trainer and fitness consultant in Darien, Connecticut.

Cycling “The key to breathing on a bike is to go in through the nose and out through the mouth, and to be as relaxed as possible,” Holland counsels. As intensity increases on climbs or long rides, breathe more forcefully—deeper, quicker inhalations through the nose and rapid exhalations through the mouth.

“The more relaxed your breathing is, the more relaxed your entire body will be,” says Holland. “Relaxed breathing conserves energy, prevents fatigue and improves endurance.” Using forceful breaths when you’re tired also sends more energizing oxygen to muscles to help counter fatigue.

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Running With closed lips, breathe in sharply and deeply through the nose. Then purse the lips as if trying to blow out a candle and exhale through the mouth.

While running, breathe in for one step and out for two.

“The rapid inhale and slower exhale in this technique fills lungs from the bottom,” explains Danny Dreyer, author of ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running. “Breathing exercises help take in more air when inhaling and empty lungs completely when exhaling. Muscles receive more glycogen, which lowers the chances of their cramping up.”

Yoga Use the Hindu breathing method called ujjayi, in which the lungs are fully expanded. First, inhale once with the mouth open, and then exhale the same way, making a “Ha,” sound. Then close your mouth and continue making the same sound while inhaling and exhaling through the nose (it will resemble the rushing sound that Darth Vader makes in Star Wars movies).

“Your breathing is the barometer of all your poses,” says Elena Brower, founder and co-owner of Virayoga, in New York City. If you’re gasping for air, back out of the pose. “Always give preference to deeper breathing over deeper postures,” advises Brower. This controlled breathing technique is largely responsible for the yoga buzz that helps keep students coming back for more.

Strength Training Exhale through the mouth when lifting weights and inhale through the nose when lowering them. As natural awakenings

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Homemade and Heartfelt Do-It-Yourself Stocking Stuffers

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ith the volume of household waste soaring 34 percent beyond normal levels in the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day it’s particularly important to remain eco-conscious during the holidays,” says Anna Getty, author of I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas. “It’s easy to get so wrapped up in buying gifts and decorations that eco-friendliness goes out the window.”

This year, consider giving the family’s stocking stuffers a sustainable makeover by gifting homemade items.

Getty observes, “Useful, thoughtful homemade gifts can be really sweet… and green.”

A Jar for Everyone With a ribbon and label of instructions, inexpensive canning jars and glass containers filled with homemade goodies can become creative and practical gifts for everyone on the list.

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Fill jars with ingredients for some simmering home aromatherapy. Labels instruct recipients to boil the contents in a small saucepan of water, and then reduce heat to simmer, adding water as needed. Combine evergreen sprigs, cinnamon sticks, cloves, dried apple peels and citrus rinds for a festive holiday scent. Lemon, rosemary and vanilla afford a refreshing alternative.

For family grill masters, obtain bulk spices for barbecue rubs at a health food store. A basic recipe from DadCooksDinner.com combines four tablespoons paprika, four tablespoons brown sugar, two tablespoons chili powder, one tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, two teaspoons garlic powder, two teaspoons onion powder and one teaspoon dried thyme.

can be fairly simple, even without a sewing machine. Cut a 16-by-eight-inch piece of flannel, cotton, fleece or terrycloth and fold it in half with the finished side inside, lining up the edges. Using sturdy thread, sew a quarter-inch seam along the open edges, leaving a halfinch opening. Carefully turn the fabric right-side-out through the opening and fill the bag three-quarters full with long grain white rice. Tuck in the opening’s unfinished edges and sew closed.

To treat aches and pains, the giftee can microwave the bag for 30 seconds at a time until achieving the desired temperature or place it in the freezer to use as a cooling or freezer pack.

For aromatherapy, mix the rice with a couple of drops of lavender essential oil before filling. At room temperature, the scented version doubles as a soothing eye pillow.

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Experienced crafters can follow online guidelines to upcycle fabric scraps and unwanted clothing and linens. An old sweatshirt or sweater becomes an iPad case and colorful T-shirts morph into tote bags and scarves.

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Guerilla Gardening’s (GuerillaGardening. org) recipe for seed bombs makes fun gifts for gardeners and nature lovers.

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Creative and Kid-Friendly Enlist Santa’s elves to assemble a fortbuilding kit for children, inspired by Saltwater-Kids.com. Stock a pillowcase with two sheets, clothespins, plastic clamps, rope, suction cups and a flashlight. Tie up the pillowcase with rope and a cute label, and watch old linens come to life with a little imagination.

Give broken and unwanted crayons a second life with fun-shaped recycled crayons. Fill greased muffin tins or cookie cutters on a foil-lined cookie sheet with broken crayon pieces (paper removed). Bake at 150 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until the crayons melt.

Allow them to cool completely before removing from the molds.

“I like to encourage families to focus on creating memories and rituals as a way to avoid excessive holiday consumption,” says Getty, who is renowned for her home-cooked gifts packaged in reusable tins with recycled bows. She notes, “These become a tradition that people know and love.”

Such heartfelt gifts open the door to special moments and memories celebrating the true spirit of the season.

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hen was the last time that your health care provider recommended a complete digestive analysis?

Many people do not realize how crucial a properly functioning digestive system is to maintaining proper health and alleviating chronic illnesses. Poor digestive function can play a role in a variety of seemingly unrelated health conditions such as heart disease, eczema, psoriasis, acne, allergies, chronic fatigue syndrome, and even cancer.

Often, the symptoms of a digestive imbalance are relatively easy to identify such as heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, diarrhea or changes in bowel habits. The symptoms can also be more subtle such as chronic skin rashes, widespread joint pain, or persistent fatigue.

Sometimes a person may not exhibit any classic symptoms at all, but is still at an increased risk for diminished digestive function due to history of antibiotic use, acid-blocking medications, bone density drugs, chemotherapy, as well as chronic inflammation related to food allergies and sensitivities.

A digestive analysis can provide information about inflammatory markers associated with food sensitivities. The incidence of food sensitivities is definitely on the rise. It is estimated that roughly 20 percent of the population has adverse reactions to foods, and many do not even realize it. It is important to know that there is a difference between a true food allergy and a food sensitivity. A specific blood test is available to differentiate between the two. In some cases, knowing whether or not a person has food sensitivities can be just as impor-

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A digestive analysis will also provide information about how well food is being broken down and absorbed. The test examines stomach acid production and how well the pancreas is functioning. A disruption in either one of these can lead to nutritional deficiencies because the body is unable to break down and absorb food and nutrients properly. This can also interfere with the absorption of prescription drugs and vitamins.

One of the most crucial components includes a direct measurement of the “good” gut bacteria.

Many people think that they get enough good bacteria from things such as yogurt or drinks with live active cultures. Truth be told, there is not way to measure the amount of good bacteria from these food sources, and likely the amounts are much lower than what the body needs. Other useful information includes the identification of opportunistic bacteria, intestinal parasites, and whether or not there is any yeast overgrowth. Metabolic markers are also examined which may provide additional information for long-term risk of breast and colon cancer.

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Within a decade, of the publication of his book, hard scientific evidence across many disciplines—particularly physics and biology—as well as pioneering ideas and anecdotal evidence presented by leading philosophers and authors, affirmed the existence of a reality in which everything is connected and linked in a coherent whole.

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“The transformation of our society, world and universe starts and ends with the transformation of ourselves… and in this way to co-create with others and Spirit a person, a community, a civilization, a planet and a cosmos that are whole and harmonious.” ~ Malcolm Hollick create jobs,” says Erika Allen, projects manager of Chicago’s Growing Power office. The daughter of national organization founder Will Allen notes that local workshops resemble a cross-section of the world. “Participants from different countries, cultures and economic levels come together for three meals a day, where we connect, share perspectives and learn from one another.”

Another successful initiative, Building a Healthier Chicago (BHC), brings together the Chicago Department of Public Health, the Office of the Regional Health Administrator of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Chicago Medical Society and the Institute of Medicine of Chicago. The BHC agribusiness project develops and maintains a system of more accessible food supply, distribution and markets where people live, work, play, pray and learn.

Neighbors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, organized park cleanups with the long-range goal of replacing crime and litter with learning. Now, Riverside Park, once an area of urban blight, has both a college-level field research station and grade school outdoor classroom, offering innovative school, adult and community programs operated by the Urban Ecology Center (UEC).

Programs serve 44 schools and have spawned two branches in Washington Park and Menomonee Valley to serve residents in those areas.

The UEC’s latest project, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, the River Revitalization Foundation, Milwaukee County Parks, private businesses and local landowners, is an arboretum that will protect and restore 40 acres of land for native species and wildlife habitat along the Milwaukee River. “With the creation of the Milwaukee Rotary Centennial Arboretum, southeastern Wisconsin has a new, biologically diverse space for growing future environmental stewards,” says UEC Executive Director Ken Leinbach. He particularly likes creating spaces and resources that give people that wouldn’t normally connect a place

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to bump into one another.

Expanding Worldview College settings are similarly intended to encourage stimulating and expansive dialogue among diverse populations.

At Mount Holyoke College, in South Hadley, Massachusetts, recent environmental study grads Dana Rubin and Hannah Blackmer met Frances Moore Lappé when she visited to share the message of her book EcoMind: Changing the Way We Think, to Create the World We Want. As a result, the pair embraced the need to shift their view of the world away from looming negatives to focus on creating positive connections and meaningful relationships that recognize life’s interdependence and fuel constructive change.

After more research, the duo built a simple website named Convenient Resilience.com and created a blog before commencing a coast-to-coast, 100-day, solutions-oriented journey last summer. They posted nearly 30 “webisodes” of heartfelt interactions with individuals and organizations with stories to tell, like the group at 2100 Lakeside Emergency Men’s Shelter, in Cleveland, Ohio, that is using small-scale, practical and cost-effective solutions to lessen their impact on the environment. “The personal stories we heard affirm what we learned from Frances—that it’s possible to locally solve global problems together,” advise the sojourners, who travel in a grease-powered car.

“Learn to think beyond negative thought traps that engender fear,” advises Lappé. “Thinking, ‘There isn’t enough to go around, so I have to grab what I can now,’ for instance, focuses on separate-

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An initial concern for many individuals seeking to experience Oneness is, “What happens to my identity?” Christopher M. Bache, Ph.D., professor emeritus in the department of philosophy and religious studies at Youngstown State University, in Ohio, reassures us that within the matrix of connectivity, individuality is not suffocated, but paradoxically liberated into deeper forms of self-expression.

“While opening to the collective fields that surround us melts the boundaries of the private ego, bringing about the ‘death of self’ noted in spiritual literature, as the ego dies, a deeper form of individuality is born—not an isolated individuality, but one that thrives in subtle give-and-take,” explains the author of The Living Classroom: Teaching and Collective Consciousness.

While the idea of a future in which American and other cultures reflect oneness can seem distant and idealistic, it is already present in South Africa’s Xhosa community in the form of Ubuntu, a worldview which means, “I am what I am because of who we all are.”

According to South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984, Ubuntu iterates the essence of being human and speaks to the fact that it’s impossible to exist as human beings in isolation. We are people through other people.

“We think of ourselves far too frequently as just individuals, separated from one another, whereas you are connected, and what you do affects the whole world,” he observes. “When you do well, it spreads out; it is for the whole of humanity.”

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In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 eggs, yogurt, apricots and extracts. Add to flour-butter mixture. Mix until just combined.

Dust work surface with brown rice flour. Turn out scone mixture and pat into a nine-by-nine-inch square. Cut scones into desired shape or use a biscuit cutter. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

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2 eggs ¼ cup plus 1 Tbsp low-fat buttermilk (1 percent) 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced ½ cup walnuts, chopped and toasted Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.

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itness a gadget-obsessed family at the dinner table and it is easy to conclude that technology is fracturing family life: Mom’s emailing her boss; Dad’s watching a YouTube video on his tablet; sister’s texting her boyfriend; and little brother is playing Angry Birds on his smart phone.

No one is talking with each other.

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“When we started this research, the dominant thought was that Internet technology would make us lonely, socially isolated and threaten our family lives,” says Lee Rainie, director of the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project. “We have been asking people about this now for 12 years in our surveys and the dominant answer is ‘Actually, we feel more connected with our families than we did before.’”

Web-conferencing systems like Skype have enabled family members across the globe to chat for free and also see each other. Social networking sites like Facebook have enabled previously out-of-touch siblings to share photos and revive contact. According to Pew studies since 2008, cell phones have led married couples to talk more during the day and parents to maintain more open lines of communication with their kids.

“There always seems to be anxiety in raising a teen, and now a lot of that can be alleviated,” says Larry Rosen, Ph.D., a research psychologist at California State University and author of Me, MySpace, and I: Parenting the Net Generation. “A scared mom or dad can text their kid, saying ‘R U OK?’ and get a one-word answer back, whereas before that kid would have had to find a pay phone, maybe wouldn’t have done it and Mom and Dad would have panicked.”

Rosen’s own research suggests that social networking can actually teach teens to be more empathetic, a trait that enhances their bonds with family members. For example, a cousin will post on Facebook that her cat died, then the teen responds warmly and their bond tightens. The teen gains empathy useful in face-to-face experiences.

“Research from the Pew Center has shown that active social networkers tend to have more friends and support and be more involved with their communities and families,” Rainie maintains, while cautionary studies from the Kaiser Family Foundation suggest that kids unhealthily obsessed with media

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Overall, according to a 2011 study by the Barna Group, a Ventura, California, research firm, 32 percent of parents and 47 percent of teens say technology has made their family life better, while 18 percent of parents and 6 percent of teens say it has worsened, because the news is not all good.

Consider how, instead of sitting down to watch a show together, family members often are in a room or vehicle watching their own show on their own tiny screen.

“People miss social moments around them because they are communicating with the network inside the screen, rather than the world immediately surrounding them,” says Rainie.

(On the flip side, Rainie notes, families often share those moments with each other, too, like a funny YouTube video or a picture on Facebook.)

Rosen cautions that the smart phone could be a pivotal game-changer if consumers aren’t careful. “We are already finding that most people under the age of 40 check their phones every 15 minutes or less, and if they can’t, they become highly anxious. Their whole social world appears channeled through this device, and that is worrisome.”

Both Rosen and Rainie stress that the key to making any technology a positive for family dynamics is to set rules at the outset and know when to unplug.

Personal Media Use Stats n Kids ages 8 to 18 spend seven hours, 38 minutes per day with media, including video, TV, music and the Internet n 77 percent of teens own cell phones; 35 percent of adults own a smart phone n 38 percent of cell phone owners use it during TV commercials n 13 percent of cell phone owners say they have used their phone to avoid interacting with people Sources: Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project; Kaiser Family Foundation Here are some guidelines to consider.

Cell phones. Everyone can check their phone messages before dinner and then power it down while the family is eating. Don’t use phones in bed, or in the hour before sleeping, which can be particularly detrimental to a teen’s rest, Rosen’s research shows.

Facebook. “When your child says, ‘All of my friends are on Facebook and I feel left out,’ that is probably the time to let them join Facebook,” advises Rosen.

Reserve the right to look at their page periodically with them. Each parent and child pair can decide if they should “friend” each other, but don’t assume that gives a parent a backstage pass to the child’s personal life.

Pew reports that 80 percent of parents whose children use social media have friended their child. However,

“Insisting that your child friend you on Facebook is often an invitation for them to set up a phantom, or fake page,” notes Rosen.

Smart phones and tablets. Set specific times to ban technology. “As couples, we used to retire to bed at night and watch TV and talk. Now we watch TV, check our phone and play Words with Friends games, and that has taken the place of intimate communication.” It helps to set specific times to check the phone and leave it off for big chunks of time.

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How Unconditional Love Harmonizes Our World

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self-described “seeker from the get-go,” Marci Shimoff, is an expert at helping others effect greater personal fulfillment and professional success.

The noted transformational leader, speaker and author has written two bestselling books on happiness and unconditional love—Happy for No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out and Love for No Reason: 7 Steps for Creating a Life of Unconditional Love, and co-authored six bestselling titles in the Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul series.

What is the old way of looking at love, versus the new paradigm shift you propose?

We’ve been trained to think of love solely as energy between two people, usually experienced as conditional love—we feel love if the other person agrees with us, treats us a particular way or loves us back. But love is actually the essence of who we are, and when we live in a state of unconditional love, what I call “love for no reason,” we experience our essence that is love, which doesn’t depend on another person, situation or romantic partner. It is the core of every spiritual tradition.

Why do our ways of loving often seem inadequate?

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raise our love set-point higher; then we experience everything more through the eyes of love.

Do challenging economic times help us grow spiritually?

We can use any life challenges to help us grow and find fresh avenues of lasting fulfillment.

Success and money don’t guarantee happiness, and I know that from my own wake-up call.

In 1998, I had three of my Chicken Soup for the Soul books on The New York Times bestseller list at the same time. One day, I spoke to 8,000 people and autographed 5,432 books and felt like an author rock star. Yet when I returned to my hotel room that night, I burst into tears. All of the success was great, but it still hadn’t made me happy.

That’s when I began my intensive study of happiness and love.

Does science support our capacity to daily experience and deepen a love for all things?

Science is finding that there is a neurophysiology of love. Studies by researchers in major institutions worldwide show that we can do simple things like breathe more deeply, walk barefoot on earth, listen to uplifting music or practice meditation that will support us in experiencing more unconditional love.

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What are the seven doorways to practicing unconditional love revealed by your own research?

I’ve interviewed hundreds of people that are living examples of unconditional love. I’ve found seven access points to experiencing more love: safety, being grounded and present; vitality, energy and well-being; unconditional self-love, feeling empowered; openness, being comfortable giving and receiving love; communication, listening and speaking with love; vision, seeing through the eyes of love; and oneness, feeling connected with the greater wholeness of life.

How does one person’s loving larger bless our families, communities and world?

The more we experience love, the more we spread love to others. Our feelings are contagious. This idea is beautifully expressed in an ancient Chinese proverb:

“When there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person.

When there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the house.

When there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation.

When there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.”

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hile dogs, cats, fish and birds populate most pet homes, other animals can be just as much fun to own.

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“Rabbits are social and love routine.

Be late with dinner and a bunny will show displeasure by stomping its feet,” says Pamela Hood, founder of Sweet Binks Rabbit Rescue, a state-licensed shelter in Foster, Rhode Island. Her four rules for happy, active bunnies are: Find a veterinarian that knows rabbits,

adopt rather than buy, get a bonded pair and spay/neuter them.

Since 2000, Sweet Binks has rescued more than 1,700 rabbits as recaptured strays or from shelters meant for dogs and cats. Bunnies can live more than 14 years.

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Pellets should be timothy hay-based, not alfalfa, for adult rabbits,” explains Hood. “But limit the amount. Hay should be 85 to 90 percent of their diet, because the side-to-side chewing of hay keeps teeth worn down to a livable length and ensures proper digestion.”

Rabbits can be litter box-trained and run free if the home is pet-proofed.

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A lonely, bored bunny can be destructive, so provide wooden and chemicalfree wicker toys for chewing. Play with them daily, although most shy away from cuddling. Bonded pairs need to be in sight of one another.

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“Trained minis are good, gentle interpreters of emotion,” says Veronique Matthews, founder of Hearts & Hooves, a nonprofit equine therapy organization in Austin, Texas. “We visit abused or autistic kindergarten-age children with a ratio of one child, one horse, one handler.” Walking on a handheld leash, a mini can help a child to cope with fear and anxiety.

Alpaca

A few years ago, alpacas were regarded as the next moneymakers when breeding and sales brought high prices for fleece, along with their waste, sold as soil-enriching manure. After the trend peaked, many herds were sold, often to ill-suited owners, and some needed rescuing.

Michelle Zumwalt, a job consultant for people with disabilities in Spanish Lake, Missouri, has hosted rescued alpacas for eight years; the number fluctuates, based on new arrivals and adoptions. “There are enough of them to help supply local organic farms with fertilizer,” says Zumwalt. “These gentle creatures feel safest in numbers; when in danger, they will kick or spit.”

Hermit Crabs

Hermit crabs are likeable for their social, nonaggressive character, ease in handling and low maintenance. All crabs are born in the ocean, although some species leave the water as adults.

Pet crabs in the United States are either Caribbean land crabs or the faster and more agile Ecuadorian crabs, which require access to both salt and fresh water.

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The Luminous Web Why We Are One

by Barbara Brown Taylor

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. ~ Chief Seattle, 1855

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hat I see is an infinite web of relationship, flung across the vastness of space like a luminous net.

It is made of energy, not thread. As I look, I can see light moving through it as a pulse moves through veins.

What I see “out there” is no different from what I feel inside.

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rons, but might just as well be coming from the furnace of the stars. When I look up at them, there is a small commotion in my bones as the ashes of dead stars that house my marrow rise up like metal filings toward the magnet of their living kin.

Where am I in this picture? I am all over the place. I am up there, down here, inside and outside of my skin. How could I ever be alone? I am part of a web that is pure relationship, with energy available to me that has been around since the universe was born.

Where is God in this picture? God is all over the place.

God is up there, down here, inside and outside of my skin.

God is the web, the energy, the space, the light—not captured in them, as if any one of those concepts was more real than what unites them—but revealed in that singular, vast net of relationship that animates everything that is.

It is not enough for me to proclaim that God is responsible for all of this unity. Instead, I want to proclaim that God is the unity—the very energy, the very intelligence, the very elegance and passion that make it all go. This is the God who is not somewhere, but everywhere; the God who may be prayed to in all directions at once. The “I am who I am,” in whom everything else abides.

For the moment, we see through a glass darkly. We live in the illusion that we are all separate “I ams.” When the fog finally clears, we shall know that there is only One. Excerpted from The Luminous Web, by Barbara Brown Taylor, with permission of Cowley Publications.

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Introduction to Essential Oils - 2pm-3pm. Join us as we discuss the many powerful benefits to using Certified Pure Therapeutic Essential Oils!

These are PURE & POTENT to help you STAY healthy! FREE. White Lotus Yoga, 67989 Van Dyke, Romeo. Shelley Dempsey 586-557-2530.

Seasonal Skincare Makeover Event - 1-3pm.

Awaken your skincare routine for the Holidays with LOCAL Pure SKN Clean Cosmetics and Skincare. Mindy from Pure Skin will be in store from 1-3pm for FREE 20 minute skin and or color consultations, hurry spaces are limited. Preregistration encouraged. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, Troy. To register for an appointment call Dawn at 248-649-9600.

Juicing for Health with Anca - 10-11am. Learn about juicing's powerful benefits & sample fresh delicious juices. Anca will also share her incredible story about healing herself from cancer. $5.

Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, Rochester Hills. Customer Service Desk 248-371-1400.

Sunday, December 2 Traditional Hanukkah Tasting - 12-2pm.

Celebrate the Festival of Lights in delicious fashion by trying some of the tastiest holiday items available.

Traditional Hanukkah dishes will be sampled by our Prepared Foods and Bakery Departments, as well as some new twists on conventional favorites. Stop on in for a taste and place your order at our holiday order table. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, Troy. 248-649-9600.

Tuesday, December 4 VegMI Presents: Vegan 101 - 7pm. Join VegMichigan for this monthly event, which will include a cooking demonstration and samples.

Long-time VegMichigan members will discuss how easy it can be to transform a standard meal to a delicious, vegan option. Registration is required at our Customer Service desk. FREE. Whole Foods Rochester, 248-371-1400.

Friday, December 7 Guided Meditation Group - 7-8:30pm. Donation.

Light refreshments. Fragrance-free building; refrain from any scented personal care products. Limited space/RSVP. Me, My Health & Eyes, Lake Orion. Info; 248-393-8633.

Lunch with Santa - 11am and 1pm. Also Sat 12/8.

Enjoy lunch and a visit with Santa, make a holiday craft to take home, followed by a horse-drawn

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wagon ride, weather permitting. $7 per child/$4 per adult. Farm Center at Wolcott Mill Metropark in Ray Township. Info: 586-752-5932.

Saturday, December 8 Natural Holiday Giftmaking - 1-5pm. Enjoy making your own bees wax dipped candles, holders, decorative matchboxes from local natural materials . "Give the gift of warmth." RSVP now. $25. Strawbale Studio, Oxford. Deanne Bednar 248-628-1887.

Lunch with Santa - 11am & 1pm and Sunday, December 9 at 1 pm. Get into the holiday spirit with a visit, lunch, and sing-along with Santa. Kids can make a Christmas craft to take home, too! $5 per child/$3 per adult. Advance ticket sales at the Nature Center. Nature Center at Stony Creek Metropark in Rochester/Washington Township.

For more information call 586-781-9113.

purchase alcohol. Whole Foods Rochester, 248-371-1400.

VegMichigan at Blue Nile - 7pm. VegMichigan Dinner at Blue Nile, Detroit's original Ethiopian restaurant, now located in Ferndale. All-you-caneat vegan combination including collard greens, red lentils, mixed vegetables, yellow split peas and cabbage sautéed with jalapeno. $21 including tax and tip. RSVP by December 6 at 877-778-3464. Blue Nile Restaurant, 545 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale.

Sunday, December 9 Christmas Tree Ornaments from Nature - 1pm, Feeling crafty? Visit the Nature Center and learn how to make some very unique Christmas ornaments from objects found in nature. $4/person. For ages 6 years and older. Preregistration required. Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center located near Mt. Clemens. Info: 586-463-4332.

Snacks with Santa - 10am & 1pm. Visit with Santa, decorate a cookie, hear a holiday story, and make some crafts! $5 per child. Bring your own camera or purchase a photo for $2. Advance ticket sales only at the Environmental Discovery Center at Indian Springs Metropark near White Lake. For more in formation call 248-625-7280.

Monday, December 10

Gingerbread House: 101 - 11am-Noon. This year, let us help you put an all-natural spin on a holiday favorite. Join us for a fun gingerbread house decorating event to inspire your creativity.

We will have gingerbread house kits for sale that you can take home and decorate using your newly learned techniques. Stop in during the event and enter for a chance to win a FREE gingerbread house kit complete with the organic Cocoa—no purchase necessary, one entry per person. Whole Foods Market, Troy. To register call Dawn at 248-649-9600.

Digestion Issues? – Nothing Working? 7-8:15pm. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist will discuss hidden causes of… Acid Reflux, Crohn’s, Gas, Bloating, Diarrhea! Don’t let digestive problems rule your life! Attend this seminar and learn drugless solutions! Whole Foods.

Rochester Hills. FREE! Call 248-879-1900 to register.

Nia Potluck Holiday Jam - 12:30-3pm. Join Metro Detroit Nia teacher and students as we dance to holiday music and follow the Body's way. Love Offering. Bring a dish or drink to share. Donation.

Renaissance Unity Gathering Room, 11200 E. Eleven Mile Road, Warren. Anita Lee Evans 313-899-0170.

Gingerbread House Class - 3-5pm. $19.99 per house. Please call to register. Whole Foods Rochester, 248-371-1400.

Snacks with Santa - 10:30am, Noon & 2pm. Also Sunday, 12/9. Visit with Santa, have a snack, take a hayride or sleigh ride through the woods and sing holiday songs. Snacks include cookies and/or fruit, juice, hot chocolate or coffee, and the kids get a special treat from Santa. $10 ticket/person required regardless of age. Farm Center at Kensington Metropark, near Milford/Brighton. For additional information, please call 810-227-8910.

Homemade Whole Body Gifts - 12–3pm. Adding a personal touch to holiday gifts can be challenging, but our Whole Body team is here to show you how to make great gifts that will have your loved ones raving all year long. FREE. Whole Foods Rochester, 248-371-1400.

Holiday Top Ten Wine Tasting - 3–5pm. Join our Specialty Team as they present to you the very finest wines we have to offer this holiday season. $5 to sample each of our Top Ten Holiday Wines.

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Raw Food Tasting: Wheatgrass - 5pm-7pm. Talk with Anca Iordachianu of Wheatgrass and Sprouts.

Learn how she healed herself from cancer with raw foods. FREE. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple Rd, Troy. Dawn Danhausen 248-649-9600.

37300 Dequindre Rd Suite 102. Sterling Heights. Diane Culik MD, 855-669-9355. See ad page 52.

Learn Self-Hypnosis - 7-9pm. Learn self-hypnosis for stress,anxiety and self esteem and walk away with the tools you can use everyday. Also useful for sports, test anxiety, pain control. RSVP only. $15. Phil Rosenbaum, 26711 Woodward. Suite LL-3, Huntington Woods. 248-688-6469.

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All Other Coffee Makes you Fat - 6-7pm. The World's only research proven Thermogenic and Fat Burning Coffee is Boresha's. Also: Organic, Infrared Roasted and Delicious. Free admission & tasting. ABC Wellness, 37300 Dequindre Rd Suite 102, Sterling Heights. Diane Culik MD 855-669-9355. See ad page 52.

Thursday, December 13 Juicing for Health with Anca - 7-8pm. Learn about juicing's powerful benefits & sample fresh delicious juices. Anca will also share her incredible story about healing herself from cancer. $5. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, Rochester Hills. Customer Service Desk 248-371-1400.

Experience Nature's Medicine Cabinet 7-8:30pm. Essential Oils. Whether you are an expert, or new to essential oils, this class if for YOU. Free samples will be provided for all attendees. FREE. Compounding Solutions & Wellness Center, 8170 23 Mile Road, Shelby Twp. Info: 248-303-3611.

Raw Food Tasting - 5-7pm. Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body & sample simple, delicious, nutritious raw foods that you can make at home.

FREE. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple Rd, Troy. Dawn Danhausen 248-649-9600. See ad page 54.

Green Lecture Series: Green Your Holidays. 7pm. Join the Sierra Club Rochester ECOs team will teach us how to prepare a local and sustainable dinner, make your own wrapping paper, reuse your holiday cards from last year and make them into stunning holiday cards for this year, and much more. To register, stop by the customer service desk or call 248-371-1400. FREE. Whole Foods Rochester.

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Saturday December 15

Herbal Round Table Forum - 9:30am-10:30am.

We are looking for like minded people who want to help achieve better health through natural remedies like herbal extracts and homeopathy. FREE. Goodalls Herbs, Wattles & Dequindre, Troy. Alice Goodall 586-646-0066. See ad page 53.

Fight Chronic Pain & Sickness - 6:30pm-7:30pm.

Please join as as discuss NATURAL products geared to help combat chronic pain such as fibromyalgia, chronic back pain, arthritis, & chronic sickness!

FREE. Soothe Your Soul, 2B S. Washington, Oxford. Dena Holmes 248-303-3611. See ad page 47.

Stay Healthy This Holiday - 6pm-8pm. Reducing your most harmful stresses. How to naturally increase your energy. How to achieve the true "mind-body" connection. What symtoms really mean FREE. Ike's Restaurant, 38550 Van Dyke Avenue, Sterling Heights. Caroline Bence 248-608-6589. See ad page 10.

Wednesday, December 12 Secrets to Cold/Flu/Infections - 5:30-6pm. Dr Culik, Naturopath Alycia Schoof: Free Summary-Secrets for Prevention or Treatment of winter colds/flu/ infections. Fat Burning Coffee Tasting after. FREE.

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Healthy Christmas Cookies - 2-3:30pm. Hands-on, so dress appropriately. $20/person. Fragrance-free building; refrain from any scented personal care products. Limited space/RSVP. Me, My Health & Eyes, Lake Orion. Info; 248-393-8633.

Crab Cracking Event - 12-4pm. Just in time for the holidays, our fish mongers will be cracking fresh Crab to order for you to take home and enjoy.

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248-649-9600.

Taste of The Holidays - 12–3pm. Please join us as we sample items from our fabulous Holiday Menu, coupled with our Top 10 wines. Make sure to order your holiday meals and fixings at our Holiday Table while enjoying the incredible tastes of the season. FREE. Whole Foods Rochester, 248-371-1400.

Raw Foods For Regular People - 11am. Presented

by Deb Klungle, Nourished Body|Satisfied Soul.

Cost: 2 for $10. Register at our Customer Service Desk. Whole Foods Rochester, 248-371-1400.

See ad page 54.

Herbalist Seminar - 9am-10pm. Deadline to Register this seminar.It will be Jan 19-20th. Which herbs to use for each body system. How herbs

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work in the body. Specific uses of herbs. Donation.

Goodall's Herbs, Maple Rd, tROy. Alice Goodall 586-646-0066. See ad page 53.

common ailments such as arthritis, behavior problems, infections, tumors, itching & more.

FREE. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, ROChEstER. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064. See ad page 30.

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advanced self hypnosis - 7-9pm. Learn advanced self-hypnosis techniques Learn how to apply self hypnosis to multiple areas of your life. RSVP only. $15. Phil Rosenbaum, 26711 Woodward. Suite LL-3, huntingtOn WOODs. 248-688-6469.

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taste the holiday Cheer - 1–4pm. Celebrate the holiday season by trying some of the tastiest items available. Traditional holiday dishes will be sampled by our Prepared Foods Department, as well as some new twists on conventional favorites. Stop by our Holiday order table sample and place your order for the holidays. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, tROy. 248-649-9600.

MONdAY, deCeMbeR 24 Christmas Eve Donation Class - 10-11am. A mixed level class to be enjoyed by all to start out your holiday with blessings and gratitude, donations accepted for local charities. Donation. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, ChEstERFiElD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

MONdAY, deCeMbeR 17 hatha yoga - 3-4pm. Yoga class linking breath and movement in an easy to moderate flow. Class varies from week to week encompassing tonglen meditation, restorative yoga and flowing yoga series. Great way to relax and unwind from the weeks activities.Instructor: Sue Albert, Certified Yoga Instructor RYT $15. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, ROChEstER. Kim Leshley 248895-5064. See ad page 30.

SATURdAY deCeMbeR 29 new year’s appetizers w/ Mood. - 2-5pm. Join our NEW Demo extraordinaire Mood for some elegant holiday appetizers. Ring in the New Year with simple easy recipes to make entertaining a breeze for 2 or 200. Happy New Year from Whole Foods Market in Troy. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, tROy. 248-649-9600.

TUeSdAY, deCeMbeR 18 healing Modalities & Positive intentions - 6-8pm.

Learn the practical use of various healing modalities and the power of projecting positive intentions. $25. Mott Community Education, laPEER. 810667-6546.

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Conducted in both individual sessions and group meetings. $5 advance/$8 at door. Call to register.

The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, Ste, 100, ClaRKstOn. 248-625-6677. See ad page 8.

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Healing System, auBuRn hills. Linda Kent 248-373-9414. See ad page 51.

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Macomb County homebirth Circle - 7-8:30pm.

Social gathering where women are supported for their choice to birth at home. FREE. Thrive In Line Chiropractic, 51309 Mound Rd, shElBy tOWnshiP. Erica Michaels 248-881-0836.

@ Main Hosp. entrance & turn L. Mtg in 1st bldg on L, Audit. A. WaRREn. Info: Ginny 586-940-1634.

Primordial sound Meditation 9:30-10:15am. $3 donation. Inner Wisdom, 29231 Northwestern Hwy, sOuthFiElD. 248-350-1500. See ad page 50.

Free Meditation & study group - 7-8pm. Learn how to start or keep your meditation practice, all welcomed. Donation. Santosha Yoga , 48774 Gratiot Ave, ChEstERFiElD. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 54.

yin + Restorative w/shannon - 7:30-8:45 pm. A gentle class to balance and restore body and energy.

All bodies welcome. $14 or pass. House Of Yoga, BERKlEy, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

yoga - 9:30am & 2:30pm. Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all age groups, emphasizing restorative and therapeutic principles. $15 walk-in or packages. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Rd Ste 104, stERling hts. 586-795-3600. See ad page 7.

hypnotherapy with Cheryl Beshada, C.M.ht. 9:30am-7pm by appt. Also Wed’s. Cheryl teaches and specializes in Personal Empowerment, Releasing Blocks and Patterns of Negative Behavior, Higher Self Communication. Free Consultation.

WaRREn. 586-751-7500. See ad page 30. 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.

Pilates - 10-11am. Creates a balance in the body, flexibility, muscle toning & stress release. $10. Fit Zone for Women, 5217 Highland Rd, WatERFORD. Staff 248-674-9800. See ad page 23.

Breastfeeding info/support: la leche league of Warren - 10:15 am. 1st Mondays. FREE. St. JohnMac. Hosp. Med. Educ. Ctr, 12000 E. 12 Mile. Enter

Chair + a taste of yin w/abby - 11am-Noon. This class is for all ages, with limited mobility or range of motion. $14. or pass. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKlEy. Abby Bechek Hoot 248556-0992. See ad page 54.

Jen's Warm slow Flow yoga- 5:30pm. Connect with your breath and still your mind in this moving meditation. $12. Powerhouse Gym Yoga Studio, 400 East Brown Street, BiRMinghaM. Jen Cooper 248-563-7300.

On taRgEt Basic yoga - 7:30-8:45pm. Basic Yoga with a different focus each week. Learn how yoga can help it all $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WaRREn. Pattie McCann 248-5638615. See ad page 54.

Hypnotherapy with Frank Garfield, C.M.Ht. Also Thurs 9:30am-7pm by appt. Frank teaches and specializes in all aspects of hypnotherapy, Medical Hypnotherapy and hypnotherapy for Pregnancy and Childbirth. Free Consultation. WaRREn. Call 586-751-7500. See ad page 30.

Monthly EFt group - Second Tue 6-9pm. OaKlanD COunty. Details: Annette: 248-334-9214.

See ad page 50.

yoga - 7pm. Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all age groups, emphasizing restorative and therapeutic principles. $15 walk-in or packages. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Rd Ste 104, stERling hts. 586795-3800. See ad page 7.

Kangen Water - 7-8pm. 1st/3rd Tues. Benefits of balancing body pH, increase hydration, neutralize free radicals. FREE. MigunLiving, 725 S. Adams Ste 100, BiRMinghaM. Info: Migun Living 248-203-7744. See ad page 47.

tong Ren group healing Classes - 7-8:30pm.

Everyone receives a personal healing and a pi gu weight control experience Donation $10. Tong Ren

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yoga - 9:30am & 3:30pm. Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all age groups, emphasizing restorative and therapeutic principles. $15 walk-in or packages. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Rd Ste 104, stERling hts. 586-795-3800. See ad page 7.

Pilates - 11:30am-12:30pm. Creates a balance in the body, flexibility, muscle toning & stress releases $10. Fit Zone for Women, 5217 Highland Rd, WatEFORD. Staff 248-674-9800. See ad page 23. 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.

First time Free slow Flow yoga - 7-8pm. Slow Flow Yoga with Allisen. For beginners and intermediate. Namaste'. $10. Inner Wisdom, 29231 Northwestern Hwy, sOuthFiElD. Billie Tobin 248-350-1500. See ad page 50. slow Flow yoga - 7pm. First Class Free, Walk-in $10 or series rates. Inner Wisdom, 29231 Northwestern Hwy, sOuthFiElD. 248-350-1500. See ad page 50.

sun/Moon hatha yoga - 7:30-8:45pm. Yin and Yang combine in this popular yoga practice in a serene setting. $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WaRREn. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615.

See ad page 54.

Basic hatha yoga Foundations - 7:30-8:45pm.

Join Jeremy Wednesday nights for a foundation yoga class (asana + breath). $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKlEy. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

young at heart active adults group - 11:30am1:30pm. Lunch at noon ($5/person). Activities such

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as guest speakers, musical performances, field trips, holiday parties, movies, bingo, games and more! $7 yearly membership. Non-members welcome.

Ages 50+ or those with disabilities of any age. Info: Sarah at the Springfield Oaks Parks and Recreation, Davisburg. 248-846-6558.

Yoga - 5:30 & 7pm. Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all age groups, emphasizing restorative and therapeutic principles. $15 walk-in or packages. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Rd Ste 104, Sterling Hts. 586-795-3800. See ad page 7.

YOGA for Men & Women - 6-7:30pm. Beginning & Intermediate. Discover how movement and breath help open tight spots in the body. 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.

Yoga Class, Intermediate/Advanced Level 3-6 - 7pm. Llife enhancing yoga for all age groups, emphasizing restorative and therapeutic principles. $15 walk-in or packages. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Rd Ste 104, Sterling Hts. 586-795-3800. See ad page 7.

Pilates - 7-8pm. Creates a balance in the body, flexibility, muscle toning & stress relief $10. Fit Zone for Women, 5217 Highland Rd, Waterford.

Staff 248-674-9800. See ad page 23.

Young Living Essential Oils - 7-8pm. 3rd Thurs only. Natural alternatives to laboratory drugs.

FREE. Migun Living, 725 S. Adams Ste 100, Birmingham. Info: Migun Living 248-203-7744.

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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.

Yin/Yang Yoga with Barbara - 7:30pm-8:45pm.

This class balances masculine and feminine energies through Hatha + Yin. $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. Abby Bechek Hoot 248556-0992. See ad page 54.

Yoga - 9:30am. Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all age groups, emphasizing restorative and therapeutic principles. $15 walk-in

or packages. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Rd Ste 104, Sterling Hts. 586795-3800. See ad page 7.

Heart2Heart Healing with Billie Tobin - 10am.

Group healing session designed to release core issues. $20. Inner Wisdom, 29231 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield. RSVP 248-350-1500. See ad page 50.

Pilates - 10-11am. Creates a balance in the body, flexibility, muscle toning & stress release. $10. Fit Zone for Women, 16112 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia.

Staff 734-525-4636. See ad page 23.

Chair Yoga - 12-12:45pm. Can't get to the floor?

You can still practice yoga weekly, using a chair.

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

Yin Yoga - 5:45pm-7pm. Targets the connective tissues of the body, 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month. $13.00. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 54.

Jen's Warm Slow Flow Yoga- 6-7pm. Connect with your breath and still your mind in this moving meditation. $12. Powerhouse Gym Yoga Studio, 400 East Brown Street, Birmingham. Jen Cooper 248-563-7300.

Energetic Flow Vinyasa Yoga - 6-7:15pm. Fun and challenging yoga in a warm room. Flex, strengthen and breathe easy. $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, Warren. Pattie McCann 248-5638615. See ad page 54.

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.

Heritage Holidays - 6-8pm. Dec 7 & 14, and Sat, Dec. 1, 8, & 15. Experience holiday traditions of the past and create new ones. Stroll through the park and enjoy the holiday decorations, visit with Santa in the mill and make a holiday craft. Experience a 1950s Christmas setting while enjoying a cup of hot mulled cider, cut your own log cookie in the lumbering barn, watch a light show at the gazebo, and warm up at the nearby bonfire with tasty s’mores. Fee: $1 per person. Historic Center of Wolcott Mill Metropark in Ray Township, please call 586-749-5997.

Emotions Anonymous - 7-8:30pm. The only requirement for EA membership is a desire to become well emotionally. Donations. Renaissance

Unity, 11200 E. Eleven Mile Rd, Warren. Info: Rosemary 586-776-3886.

Vinyasa Yoga - 9-10am. Awareness of body through poses building strength and flexibility. Destress $10.

Fit Zone for Women, 5217 Highland Rd, Waterford. Staff 248-674-9800. See ad page 23.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous 9-10:30am. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. WATERFORD, at Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Rd. Info. 866-914-3663.

Certified Hypnotherapists Education and Networking Meeting - 1st Sat/monthly 9:30am-12pm.

Certified Hypnotherapists who have graduated from a state licensed school of hypnosis are welcome.

Includes educational presentation, workbook and computer disk. First visit FREE. Clinical Hypnosis Professional Group, Warren. Register 586-7517500. See ad page 30.

Chair Yoga - 12-12:45pm. Yoga for those with limitations. Sit & breathe with a kind, caring teacher. $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, Warren. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

Rama-Chi - A combination of Chi-Gong and lymphatic Massage FREE. Foundation for Holistic Health Thpy, 31224 Mulfordton #120 Farmington Hills. Dr. William Brown 248-416-3313.

See ad page 53.

Pre-Natal Yoga - 12:15-1:30pm. Yoga during pregnancy has many benefits, physically and emotionally. $15. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 54.

Heritage Holidays - 6-8pm. Dec. 1, 8, & 15, also Fri Dec 7 & 14. Experience holiday traditions of the past and create new ones. Stroll through the park and enjoy the holiday decorations, visit with Santa in the mill and make a holiday craft. Experience a 1950s Christmas setting while enjoying a cup of hot mulled cider, cut your own log cookie in the lumbering barn, watch a light show at the gazebo, and warm up at the nearby bonfire with tasty s’mores. Fee: $1 per person. Historic Center of Wolcott Mill Metropark in Ray Township, please call 586-749-5997.

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OPPORTUNITIES - BUSINESS sEEKing ExECutiVE DiRECtOR for a cancer foundation. Please email your resume to the attention of: johnvoell@yahoo.com.

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VOLUNTEERING hOsPiCE VOluntEERs - Hospice Compassus seeking compassionate individuals in SE Michigan to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and family. Required training provided free. Info: Volunteer Coordinator 248-355-9900. hOsPiCE VOluntEER OPPORtunitiEs - Grace Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and family. SE Michigan. Training provided.

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acupuncture Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Chinese Health Clinic Hailan Sun, MD (China) Dipl. Ac 3075 E. Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills 248-276-8880 ChineseHealthInstitute.com

Former MD in China served North American people for over 27 years with acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine.

Specializing in various pains and intestinal problems. See ad page 16.

Acupuncture health alliance Susan Burke, OMD, L.Ac 1890 Southfield Rd., Birmingham 248-582-8888

Specializing in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology Nutritional programs, QiGong and Physiognomy.

See ad page 15.

No matter what you’ve done for yourself or for humanity, if you can’t look back on having given love and attention to your own family, what have you really accomplished? ~ Lee Iacocca

115 S. Washington St. • Oxford OMWellnessInstitute.net 248-236-0027

Troy Farwell, MS HHP. R e g i s t e r e d Ay u r v e d i c Practitioner and Herbalist with over 10 years of holistic wellness counseling. Specializing in digestive, stress, sleep issues along with the popular rejuvenation program.

BIOFEEDBACK Blessings

Healthy Foods Chef /Teacher Detoxifying Ionic Footbaths Royal Oak, 248-953-9402

Homeopathic and Natural Approach to Health for Chronic & Acute symptoms including: Seasonal & Environmental Allergies, Headaches, Concentration, Attention issues, Brain Fog, Mold Candida, Itchy Skin, Constipation, Digestion, Muscle, Sinus issues. Hormone Balancing including Menopause, Acne....the list is practically endless. Advanced Computerized testing, EDS, Auriculotherapy, Biofeedback Certifications. • Gift Certificates Available.

Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive. ~ Dalai Lama

Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil. ~ Baltasar Gracian

Chiropractor Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

10683 S. Saginaw Street, Suite B Grand Blanc, 810-694-3576 MichiganWellnessAndPainRelief.com

Dr. Morningstar is the developer of the TornadoSuit and ARC3D Scoliosis Therapy. His treatment approach has already received national media attention for it's long-term effectiveness. Preventing scoliosis surgery in children, and maximizing pain relief function in adult scoliosis patients. See ad page 20.

NUCCA Chiropractor

Dr. Jamie L Cramer 4101 John R Rd., Ste 300, Troy 248-680-7200

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Experience exceptional Chiropractic without any twisting, cracking or popping. Dr. Cramer is trained in the NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association).

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Computerized Allergy Te s t i n g / t r e a t m e n t s .

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A unique practice with a blended model for wellness. Full-service cardiology, stress testing, echocardiography, Holter monitoringYoga, workshops. Take control of your health and wellbeing. See ad pages 7 & 37.

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Allergy Treatment Terry Robinson, RPN, Natural Therapist Advanced NAET Practitioner 725 S. Adams S-185, Birmingham 248-792-2229 • NewLifeAllergy.com

Michael Dangovian, DO, FAAC 39242 Dequindre Ste 103, Sterling Heights 586-795-3600 HealthyHeartAndVascular.com

MARK ROGERS

1775 E. 14 Mile Rd., Birmingham 248-761-4135 AdvancedBodyworkLLC.com

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“The alternative, alternative therapy!” Unique, gentle and effective pain relief technique. Not massage. Back/neck pain, Fibromyalgia, migraines, TMJ, carpal tunnel, frozen shoulder and more. 15 years bodywork experience. See ad page 14.

Dr. Mike Paonessa 716 W. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak 248-544-4088

Dr. Mike, a husband and father of three, takes pride in offering family chiropractic care using techniques tailored to each individual’s needs.

Progressive Chiropractic offers massage, Reflexology, supplements, pillows and supports.

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VAN EVERY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

Dr. Anna Saylor, DICCP Dr. Lara McMahon, DC 4203 Rochester Rd., Royal Oak 248-616-0900 - VanEveryChiropractic.com

THE MENTAL FITNESS CENTER

850 W. University, Suite C, Rochester 248-601-3111 www.MentalFitnessCenter.org

A natural approach to mental and physical health, offering counseling, behavior analysis, coaching, nutrition and physical fitness training, for individuals, couples, families and persons with special needs. See ad pg 30.

Get the best Chiropractic adjustment of your life! We offer a unique, breakthrough, gentle approach to Chiropractic care called Koren Specific Technique (KST). See ad page 22.

DENTISTRY

WILLS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Jason Wills 5885 S. Main St., Suite 4, Clarkston 248-922-9888

Wide range in care choices, from low force adjusting techniques to traditional Chiropractic. Dr. Jason Wills specializes in Applied Kinesiology, a technique not widely found in North Oakland, that assesses the functionality of each individual. Visit their website at: WillsFamilyChiropractic.com. See ad page 7.

Holistic General Dentistry 101 South Street, Ortonville 248-627-4934 RegianiDental.com

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

Founder of "14-Point Digestion Discovery System" Solutions for Diarrhea, IBS, Constipation, Colitis, etc.

When the source of stress is known, the treatment becomes obvious. Dr. Christine uses 100% natural digestive formulas to nourish your body back to health. See ad back cover.

EDUCATION / SCHOOLS

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 2.

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

Our Family and Cosmetic Dental Practice is committed to practicing dentistry with a biocompatible approach. We perform mercury free/mercury safe dentistry in a friendly, caring atmosphere for the entire family. See ad page 17.

COACHING / COUNSELING BILLIE TOBIN

Integrated Spiritual Life Coaching is quantum healing for those who choose to move forward in life to joy and success.

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A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others. ~ Ayn Rand

Board Certified Alternative Psychology Practitioner 248-789-1980 • BillieTobin.com In person, Phone session or Skype

DIGESTIVE HEALTH

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LIFE COACHING MELISSA GRAY Life Coaching by Melissa 248-320-2912 LifeCoachingByMelissa.com

Begin your journey to a better life today!

Contact me to discover the benefits of working with a life coach. Your first session is free.

Print • Web • Social Media Events • Online Network Marketing consulting One stop for all your promotional needs.

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NATURAL MEDICINE, MASSAGE THERAPY, ENERGY MEDICINE 734-769-7794 NaturopathicSchoolofAnnArbor.net

Three integrated diploma programs: Naturopathy (ND), Massage Therapy/ Energy Medicine, Master Herbalist. Continuing education, student clinics.

Please SCHEDULE, TUITION, CURRICULUM ON WEBSITE.

OM WELLNESS INSTITUTE 115 S. Washington St. • Oxford OMWellnessInstitute.net 248-920-6595

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Be miserable. Or motivate yourself.

Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice. ~ Wayne Dyer

ENERGY HEALING EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES SERVICES LLC

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OM Wellness Institute is a Nationally Accredited school launching a Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) program with emphasis in herbology, ayurveda or aromatherapy. The program is virtual and

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Experienced EFT Practitioner offering regular EFT groups to borrow benefits and individual sessions, weekdays, evenings and weekends to learn EFT for personal use;

QI HEALING SANCTUARY

Gary Blaze • 248-250-1831 2820 W Maple, Suite 232, Troy QiHealingSanctuary.com

Qi Healing Sanctuary provides rejuvenating, relaxing Qi healing treatments by 30 year expert healer and Qigong t e a c h e r, G a r y B l a z e .

Treatments: $40. "Gary is the real deal!" ~ Lynne McTaggart.

FENG SHUI CATHERINE HILKER, OWNER Creating Sanctuary 248-547-4965 www.CatherineHilker.com

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Life Coaching, Feng Shui and Space Purification services. Call today and make permanent positive changes in your home, business and life.

TERI SERTIC, MT

The Healing Spot • 248-444-0842 Auburn Hills / Rochester Locations www.The-Healing-Spot.com

Shamanic practitioner serving through bodywork, energy healing, creative dance movement, intuitive guidance work and compassionate presence.

Offering in two locations- please visit website for information.

TONG REN HEALING SYSTEM Linda Kent Auburn Hills • 248-373-9414 lindakent@talkamerica.net

Tong Ren: recommended by the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA. Private sessions, weekly healing classes. For more information, visit: www.TomTam.com.

ESSENTIAL OILS OILS FOR HEALTHY LIVING

Dena Holmes, doTerra Representative 248-303-3611 • OilsForHealthyLiving.com dena@OilsForHealthyLiving.com

Discover the power of nature with Essential Oils that work with your body’s chemistry to create balance/wellness. PURE & POTENT oils are safe/effective – take charge of your own health!

Contact us for a free samples! See ad page 47.

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

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Curious why the Wise Men brought Frankincense and Myrrh to the baby Jesus?

Why essential oils are mentioned 200 times in the Bible? Call for FREE "Missing Link" CD. (Income opportunities also available). See ad page 46.

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HEALTH FOODS/BEVERAGES INN SEASON CAFé

500 East Fourth Street, Royal Oak 248-547-7916 • TheInnSeasonCafe.com

Vegan and Vegetarian Gourmet Cuisine in a clean, modern design with natural woods to create a soothing and comfortable dining retreat. Open Tuesday through Sunday. See ad page 8.

LIVE SMART BAR, LLC

32418 Northwestern Hwy, Farmington Hills 888-234-2128 LiveSmartBar.com

Michigan made. Supports healthy aging and longevity.

Only 98 calories, 100% of daily Omega-3. Distribution, affiliate, fundraising and wholesale programs available. See website for details. See ad page 42.

LUCKY’S NATURAL FOODS, LLC Since 1974, 248-693-1209 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion Historic Business District LuckysNaturalFoods.com

W h o l e F o o d Vi t a m i n s , Minerals, Herbs, Homeopathy.

Supplement Savings Card, Organic Groceries, Wheat & Gluten-Free Products, Amish Poultry & Eggs, Fresh Amish Turkeys for the Holidays.Personalized service, knowledgable staff, special orders.

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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Introducing new vegan, gluten free entrees, soups and salads. Dine in or carry out. Receive FREE pound or entree with purchase of equal or lesser value. See ad page 42.

An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity. ~ Martin Luther King Jr.

Start the Year Well Discover new paths to Health & Wellness— from nutrition and exercise to your daily lifestyle.

integrative medicine ABC Wellness • Diane Culik, MD 37300 Dequindre Suite 102 Sterling Heights • www.DrCulik.com 855-NOW-WELL (855-669-9355)

Holistic Physician: Bioidentical Hormones, natural Thyroid, natural-Anxiety, Depression and ADD. Food allergies, Gluten specialist, yeast; Vitamin, Mineral, heavy metal tests. Cancer screen blood test. Weight loss ice cream and shakes & fat-burning coffee.

Budaj Chiropractic and Nutrition

5793 W. Maple, #147, West Bloomfield 248-626-0001

In practice since 1983.

Multiple non-invasive techniques for effective treatment outcomes.

Medical knowledge, combined with Chiropractic and nutritional expertise treats the source of the problem, whether chronic or for prevention. See ad page 12.

home cleaning services Hagopian

Oak Park, Birmingham, Novi, Utica & Ann Arbor • 800-HAGOPIAN (424-6742) OriginalHagopian.com

Carpet, furniture and tile cleaning for home and business. Rug cleaning and repair, 24 hour water and fire damage response. New & previously loved rugs. See ad page 27.

Hypnotherapy Mid-Michigan Hypnosis Center Hypnosis Delivers • 810-423-6541 3280 N. Elms Rd., Flushing www.HypnosisDelivers.com

HYPNOSIS to achieve YOUR goals-Lose weight, stop smoking, reduce stress. Offering: VIRTUAL GASTRIC BAND, HYPNO-BAND. Private, couples, family, small group sessions. NEW CAREER? Hypnotism certification courses forming NOW.

Good health is habit forming.

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Counselor, MA, Certified Hypnotherapist 26711 Woodward, Huntington Woods 248-688-6469

For more information about advertising and how you can participate, call

Specializing in counseling with hypnotherapy for self esteem, anxiety,stress,selfhypnosis, pain control. See ad page 16.

The Downing Clinic

Laura Kovalcik, DO, FACOI 5715 Bella Rose, Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com

Integrative Internal Medicine practice owned

by Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician.

Practice emphasizes natural treatments where possible and uses special testing to determine health and nutritional status.

Support services onsite include:Acupuncture, Bowen Therapy, Rolfing® Structural Integration, Massage, Healing Touch, IV Therapy. Clinic specializes in primary care, natural treatments for menopause and andropause symptoms, Osteoporosis, cholesterol management, Candida, Fibromyalgia. See ad page 8.

Longevity Health Institute 1467 E 12 Mile Rd, Madison Heights 248-548-3060 1555 E South Blvd, Rochester Hills 248-459-1139 LongevityHealthInstituteInc.com LewerenzMedicalCenter.com

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A Functional, Regenerative Holistic Medical Approach.

We l l n e s s ; H o r m o n e Replacement Therapy, IV Therapy: Vitamins, Chelation, Detox, Adrenal (Cortisol) support; HBOT - Hyperbaric O 2. See ad inside back cover.

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

Mental Wellness

10683 S. Saginaw Street, Suite B Grand Blanc, 810-694-3576 MichiganWellnessAndPainRelief.com

Comprehensive treatment options to maximize your results. Bio-identical hormones, IV nutritionals, HcG weight loss, manipulation under anesthesia, decompression therapy, exercise with oxygen therapy, and cancer therapies. See ad pages 20.

A word to the wise ain’t necessary— it’s the stupid ones that need the advice. ~ Bill Cosby

A Perfect Balance

Debbie Bollen • Jenny Harwood Farmington Hills • 248-254-7827 PerfectBalanceMind.com Holistic, non-invasive brain optimization technology, identifying where brainwave patterns are not functioning at optimal levels. Specializing in: anxiety, memory/focus problems, sleep issues, PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Brain Injury.

Vickie Evans, CMT

Natural/Holistic Health 31224 Mulfordton #120 • Farmington Hills Dr. William N. Brown • 248-416-3313 DrBrown@TheTouchThatHeals.com

Dr. Brown is a nationally certified Holistic Health practitioner and teacher.

He offers these specialty services: Nutritional Consultation, Lymphatic Massage, Thought Field Therapy, Neurological Integration and Clinical Hypnotherapy.

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

Certified in Massage, Reflexology and Healing and Therapeutic Touch.

Also trained in Bowen T h e r a p y. P r o v i d e s combination of therapies as needed or requested by patients. See ad page 8.

goodall's herbs

Alice Goodall, RN, BSN V.P. MI Holistic Nursing Assoc 586-646-0066

Medical Intuition Becky Stevens Holistic Alternatives, LLC

586-294-6540 33576 Harper Ave., Clinton Township BeckyStevensHolisticAlternatives.com

Safe, effective options utilizing medical intuition to assess the root cause of disease or dysfunction in the body. Also herbal, homeopathic, JMT and vibropathic remedies. Physician testimonials available. See ad page 35.

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

Sandra L. Waters RN BSN Waterford, 248-698-8855 NutritionalHealthRestoration.com

25 years of extensive medical background.

Advanced certified in Nutrition Response Testing.

Nutritional teaching, testing, classes & supplements.

Specializing in thyroid, body & hormonal imbalances, food sensitivities, metal/chemical detox and parasite cleansing to restore your body’s health and balance. Visit website for information, testimonies, prices and more.

The Wellness Counselors

Foundation For Holistic Health

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Nutritional counseling/ herbal remendies based on the COMPASS® nutritional assessment. Identify deficiencies in your body in the comfort of your own home. Serving SE Michigan.

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Gretchen N. Fleischmann

Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers 66787 Gratiot Ave • Richmond 586-727-7500 • NWPRC.com

Integrative cancer therapies, for the newly diagnosed, cancer survivors or those with a history of cancer. Focus on Functional Medicine which involves enhancing wellness by correcting underlying imbalances in the body systems to restore optimal health. See ad page 25.

Holistic Healing Center 1777 Axtell Drive, Ste 203, Troy 248-435-6400 or 248-637-1830 HHCMI.com

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 29.

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Help heal the world... starting with you! Offering alternative and holistic treatments, therapies and Reiki Classes. Experience a holistic approach to wellbeing; focusing equally on mind, body and spirit.

See ad page 15.

Laura J. Russell, LLPC, NCC 115 Walnut Suite #2 • Rochester 248-812-9048 • TheWellnessCounselors.com

Successfully helping people who suffer from autoimmune diseases or pain to improve the quality of their lives.

Treating: PTSD, Anxiety, Depression using EMDR, CBT and Relaxation.

nutritional counseling advanced nutritional solutions Lee Rossano, CNC Rochester Hills • 248-652-4160 whysuffer.NET

Lee brings 10 years of clinical experience, the most advanced assessment techniques, and a lifetime of intuitive healing with personalized health plans to help cease suffering.

That means better sex, energy, and a greater sense of happiness! See ad page 27 & 37 .

Customized health solutions Julie Koning, RD Royal Oak • 248-795-5494 NutritionByJulie.com

Integrative/functional nutrition assessment- children and adults, meal plans, food sensitivity and metabolism testing. Ongoing classes–see website.

Medicare provider for diabetes /chronic kidney disease (non-dialysis).

Organic Lawncare A-1 Organic Lawns, L.L.C.

Complete Natural Lawn Application Products & Programs PO Box 874, Highland 248-889-7200, A-1OrganicLawns.com

We believe in protecting and preserving your family and home environment with natural fertilizers that use the power of nature to beautify your property.

See ad page 11.

Bio-Turf, LLC • 810-348-7547

Serving Oakland, Livingston & Genesee

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

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raw food nourished body | satisfied soul Deb Klungle • 248-497-4189 Certified Raw Food Chef & Educator YourNourishedBody.com

Learn how simple, nutritious, & delicious raw foods can be! Services include customized private instruction & detox support.

oxygen therapy Longevity Health Institute 1467 E 12 Mile Rd, Madison Heights 248-548-3060 1555 E South Blvd, Rochester Hills 248-459-1139 LongevityHealthInstituteInc.com LewerenzMedicalCenter.com

A Functional, Regenerative Holistic Medical Approach.

HBOT (Hyperbaric O 2), We l l n e s s ; H o r m o n e Replacement Therapy, IV Therapy: Vitamins, Chelation, Detox, Adrenal (Cortisol) support. See ad opposite page.

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Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

Your only local womanowned, compoundingonly pharmacy. Custom medications to meet each patient’s specific needs.

Bio-identical HRT, pain management, veterinary, pharmaceutical grade supplements. Consultative services for hormones and nutritionals.

People under Dr. Strauchman's supervised HcG protocol are losing 20-30 pounds a month and keeping it off. Mention Natural Awakenings Directory and receive $50 off your HcG Program. See ad page 20.

1900 S. Telegraph Rd Ste 102 Bloomfield Hills • 248-758-9100 PhysiciansCompoundingPharmacy.com

A loafer always has the correct time. ~ Kin Hubbard

Senior Care / services firstlight homecare

1639 W Big Beaver • Troy 248-928-1222 RochTroy.FirstLightHomeCare.com

FirstLight HomeCare offers complete companion and personal care services for seniors, new mothers, those recovering from surgery, or anyone who just needs a little assistance. See ad page 18.

Reiki advanced energy therapy

20 W. Washington, Ste 10 • Clarkston 248-909-3700 • Leslie@AETherapy.com AdvancedEnergyTherapy.com

Do you or someone you love have cancer? Reiki can help reduce side-effects of Chemo/Radiation therapy.

It also reduces stress and promotes healing. Pet Reiki available too.

Santosha (Sanskrit): Contentment, peace, gratitude

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wellness champions

Dr. Pavel Bence, DC, CCWP • 248-568-4212 39573 Mound Road, Sterling Heights WellnessChampions.org

National speaker, Physician and leading wellness professional specializes in optimum health, the prevention paradigm, maximizing wellness i n t h e w o r k p l a c e . To schedule a Lunch/Learn Lecture, Health Fair or Computerized Stress Analysis, contact PR Director Caroline or email: Bence@WellnessChampions.org. See ad page 10.

Wellness training Institute

39242 Dequindre, Ste 104, Sterling Heights 586-795-3600 WellnessTrainingInstitute.com

A center dedicated to helping you live a better life utilizing medically proven techniques including yoga, bodywork, optimal nutrition and education, with the focus on making our clients experts in their own health & wellness. See ad page 7.

Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you. ~ Thomas Jefferson

yoga yoga 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley 248-556-0992 HouseOfYoga.net

Veterinary Woodside Animal Clinic

27452 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak 248-545-6630 Doc4Pets.com

48774 Gratiot Ave. Chesterfield MI 48051 (just south of 22 Mile Road)

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Visit our website for details and see the calendar in this magazine for classes.

10683 S. Saginaw Street, Suite B Grand Blanc, 810-694-3576 MichiganWellnessAndPainRelief.com

Oakland, Macomb, Livingston & St. Clair, MI

Dr. Simon is the owner of Woodside Animal Clinic in Royal Oak, where he practices both alternative and conventional medicine on dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and rodents.

He is the author of 4 pet care books. See ad page 39.

Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin and J i v a m u k t i Yo g a classes. Our space offers a warm, safe and peaceful environment to explore your practice. Teacher Training (RYT 200).

Strongheart Yoga

8373 Old 13 Mile Rd • Warren 248-563-8615 StrongheartYoga.com

Whether you are practiced or new to yoga we offer yoga for every body, nearby. Check our schedule for classes on our website.

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• Complementary/Alternative Cancer Care • Live Blood Cell Analysis • Wellness • Nutritional Balance • Hormone Replacement Therapy • Hormone Pellets • IV Therapy: Vitamins, Chelation, Detox, Adrenal • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT).

A HOLISTIC, FUNCTIONAL MEDICAL APPROACH to restore and regenerate within”. Longevity Health Institute specializes in Bio-identical hormones (Hormone Restorative Medicine) and Advanced- Personalized Care. Our regenerative approach will maximize your quality of life…FOREVER. Anti-aging medicine views disease as a condition caused by toxins in your body, nutritional deficiencies, and stress. These factors in your body then eventually result in changes in enzyme and hormone production, which produces signs and symptoms of biochemical dysfunction.

Over time, a chronic illness could develop.

Our medical program is a proactive approach that encourages and promotes healthy living and aging.

Dr. James Lewerenz

Board Certified Family Medicine; Board Certified Regenerative, Functional and Anti-Aging Medicine.

Call for more information or an appointment. Most insurances accepted.

Beaumont Health and Wellness Building

Crown Office Village

1555 E South Blvd, Ste 340 • Rochester Hills • 248-289-6643

1467 East 12 Mile Rd • Madison Heights • 248-548-3060

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I am not living my life according to my bathroom schedule.” ~Terry U. “She was my last hope because “commercial” medicine could not help me. I suffered from headaches, indigestion, insomnia, neck pain, back pain and of course...stress.” ~Alicia F. “I just completed my first year of teaching. I cannot begin to express the relief it is to have the peace of mind that comes with knowing I no longer have to be concerned with everything I eat, wondering if it will cause me to find the closest restroom while teaching a lesson. I truly feel like I am a more confident and capable teacher because of Dr. Christine’s expertise.” ~ Tom Z. “The bathroom and I had numerous dates a day, on an average of six or more times per day. Like a good student (patient), I followed my homework well. My trips to the bathroom have returned back to a normal routine. Dr. Christine’s office is a warm and friendly atmosphere. The receptionist makes me feel like family. Dr. Christine believes in the wellbeing of each individual.” ~Pam P.

Dr. Christine's 14-Point Discovery System • Fat Digestion Score • Carbohydrate Digestion Score • Protein Digestion Score • Bowel Toxicity Measurement • Thyroid and Pancreas Stress • Spleen and Liver Stress • Kidney and Adrenal Stress

• Acid/Alkaline Count • Yeast and Candida • Electrolyte Imbalances • Colon Stress: Ascending & Descending • Antioxidant Performance • Cell Energy Utilization • Tissue Breakdown Presence or Catabolism

Christine M. Kaczmar D.C., D.H.S., I.H.S.

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