12 & up. Springfield Township residents: $20; nonresidents: $25. Hart Community Center, Davisburg. Info/reg: 248-846-6558
counted copies available for purchase. RSVP to reserve a copy. Soothe Your Soul, 20 Hudson Street, Oxford. Kim Stuk 248-236-9855. See ad page 38.
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Intro to Network Spinal Analysis - 7 pm. Learn how to use breath, energy and movement to enhance your ability to create wellness in your life. NSA empowers your body-mind connection as you develop new strategies for whole body synchronization. Are you ready to transform your life? FREE. Johr Family Chiropractic, 1460 Walton Blvd Ste 100, Rochester Hills. 248-601-8843. See ad page 38.
Whole Trade Guarantee Celebration - noon-3pm. We believe we have a responsibility toward everyone involved in our business: our customers, shareholders, Team Members, suppliers, the environment and our community. As a result, we have created the Whole Trade Guarantee. These products must meet our Quality Standards, provide more money to producers, ensure better wages and working conditions for workers and utilize sound environmental practices. 1% of the retail price goes to the Whole Planet Foundation. FREE. Whole Foods Market, All 3 Metro Detroit Locations. Amanda Musilli 248-371-1433.
Mastering Fibromyalgia Pain - 6:15pm. Learn daily habits to master Fibromyalgia pain, why these habits are important and how to begin to incorporate them into your life. With Lisa Meloche, massage therapist and founder of the FibroMasters program. Appetizer & Smoothie/Fresh Juice samples from Mezza Mediterranean Grille. FREE. Vita~Mend, 419 S. Washington Ave, Royal Oak. Info/reserve: 248-399-7200. See ad page 12. FREE Intro to FLT - 5:45-7pm. Introduction to The FirstLine Therapy (FLT) classes. Anyone welcome to attend any classes. Jump-start to a healthy lifestyle focused on desired health goals. Attend a 12 week program, with 6 classes, to help implement the new lifestyle change program. Taught by Ann Heusted, RN, Certified Lifestyle Educator, Nutritional Consultant. The Downing Clinic. 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston. InfoReg: 248-625-6677. See ad page 9. Lecture on Traditional Chinese Medicine & Open House - 6:30-8pm. Please join us at Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic in Fenton for an informational lecture on the basic’s of Chinese Medicine and how it can benefit you. Our practitioners will also be available to answer any specific questions you have regarding Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine. Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic, 12272 Fenton Rd, Ste 3, Fenton. 810-714-5556. See ad page 43.
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10 Heart to Heart Luncheon - 12pm. Dr. Laura Vanloon will be sharing 5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Be the Healthiest You’ve Ever Been! Attendees will gain insight on the benefits of an antiinflammatory diet, supplements, physical activities, stress management and keeping your nervous sytem free of interference. RSVP by 2/1. Pasquale’s, 31555 Woodward, Royal Oak. Info/reg: 248-616-0900.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Australia vs. California - 6:30-8pm. Australia has become a hot bed of well-made, approachable wines in recent years, giving California a run for its money. Taste 10 wines, 5 from each competitor, 1 winner. You’ll decide. Tasting notes provided, bottles available to purchase.$15/person. CRU WINEBAR, Lounge of Plum Market, 6565 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield. Info/reg: 248-626-7000. Present Moment Mediation - 7-8:15pm. Also 2/25. $12. Center for Natural Healing, Royal Oak. See full descripton in NewsBrief on page 7.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Secrets to Simplify Your Life - 6:30-8pm. Also 2/26. An exploration of simplifying your life and finding inner peace. $25. We will use the book Secrets of Simplicity, by Mary Carlomongo. Dis-
Kid’s Yoga - 11:15am-12:15pm. Enhance flexibility, strength, coordination, body awareness and improve concentration, sense of calmness and relaxation. Doing yoga, children exercise, play, connect more deeply with the inner self, and develop an intimate relationship with the natural world that surrounds them. K-3rd grade. PRE-REGISTRATION REQ’D. $9. Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 47. Mike Cohen Kirtan Concert with Joni Allen at House Of Yoga - 8-10 pm. Mike Cohen The studio will be filled with heart-opening chanting, music and energy. $15 in advance / at the door. Call for PayPal instructions. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd. Suite 100, Berkley. Abby Bechek 248-556-0992. See ad page 46. VegMichigan Dinner Club - 7pm. Join us on this month’s dinner outing as we say “sabidee” (“hello” in Laotian) to the Inhmathong family, who are eager to prepare delicious vegan food using no fish sauce! Cost TBD; order from menu. Sabidee Laos & Thai Cuisine, 1449 W 14 Mile Rd, Madison Heights. RSVP by Feb 11: Leave message at 877- 778-3464. Light Up Your Love Life - 10:15am-12:00pm. This class will discuss libido, vaginal dryness, other impediments to intimacy, the concerns of sexually transmitted diseases and natural remedies for them. $5. Register: 248-559-6763. For The Health Of It, 15831 Twelve Mile near Greenfield Rd, Southfield. Info: Dr. Mary Born, ND 248-623-2288. See ad page 45. Vegetable Fermentation: Sauerkraut, Kim Chi and more! - 3-4pm. With Katey Weitor & Alexis Bogdanova-Hanna. An easy way to make super healthy, enzyme-packed snacks all year round. Learn how to make the basic kraut and Kim chi as well as variations on flavors and methods. Tastings included. $15. Upland Hills EAC, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 18.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Qi Gong - 2:15-3pm. With Claudia Parker of Body Nature. $10. Upland Hills EAC, Oxford. Info: 248693-1021. See ad page 18.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Digestion Issues? Nothing Working? - 7:008:30pm. Suffer from Acid Reflux, Crohn’s, Gas, Bloating, Diarrhea? Then attend this seminar! Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist will help you learn some hidden causes to this problem.
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Nutrition Response Testing offers drugless solutions. FREE. Whole Foods Market, West Bloomfield (In the Café). Call 248-879-1900 to register. Hormones and your Health: Women’s Health Awareness - 7-8pm. Learn How Hormones Affect Health & Happiness. Speaker: Carol Kirken FREE. Health & Healing Chiropractic, 226 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. Dr. Kathy Whitmore 248-656-6957. Women’s Health Issues & Mastering Menopause - 6:15pm. Presented by Susan Pontack, R.N. Senior functional medicine consultant and certified First Line Therapy Lifestyle Educator. Insights on many of the current health issues facing women today and highlights a new exclusive, natural, affordable product that is clinically proven to provide relief from menopausal symptoms. Appetizer & Smoothie/Fresh Juice from Mezza Mediterranean Grille FREE. Vita~Mend, 419 S. Washington Ave, Royal Oak. Info/reserve: 248-399-7200. See ad page 12.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 The Role of Dietary Supplements in Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease - 7-8 pm. Cardiologist, Dr. Michael Dangovian discusses the specific dietary supplements you can take to help reduce the risk of getting heart disease and those that are shown to reverse certain cardiovascular conditions already in place. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Rd Ste. 104, Sterling Hts. 586-795-3600. See ad page 4, 23 & 47. What makes EFA’s essential to health? - 6-7pm. Learn what essential fatty acids are and why they are really “essential” for maintaining good health. Explore the latest recommendations on healthy fats and how you can get more into your diet. FREE. Whole Foods, Rochester Hills. 2918 Walton Blvd. Info: Anne Baker, 248-891-5215.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Tasting your way through France - 6:30-8pm. Sample 10 wines from the Loire, Bordeaux, Alsace, Burgundy, and the Rhône this night, giving you
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