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Our Wise Words interview, “Linda Carroll on Skills That Make Love Last,” offers helpful tips that keep us connected to our loved ones during difficult times. The power of choosing to love as a thoughtful response can transform any situation. I know from personal experience that responding from my heart and not just with my analytical mind has been a game-changer for me. Best of all, it helped me heal relationships I never thought possible.

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the vascular system and the integrity of the vast web of vessels and capillaries which carry blood, oxygen and nutrients to the brain and organs.

While lifestyle changes have the power to restore heart health, the field of regener-

ative medicine is booming with both non-surgical and non-pharmaceutical options and making great strides in rejuvenating joints, ligaments, tendons and tissues. Stimulating the body’s natural healing process with a patient’s own platelets, growth factors and stem cells encourages the body’s natural healing process to rejuvenate tissues.

Regenerative medicine isn’t just for humans, either. Veterinarians are treating cats,

dogs and even horses with this non-surgical form of self-healing regenerative therapy. This is a high-interest issue for pet parents dealing with common and confounding hip dysplasia and arthritis in their furry ones, and is one of the oldest, yet little-known modalities for

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12 SACRED VESSELS The Lifeblood of Heart Health

15 REGENERATIVE

MEDICINE COMES OF AGE

16 HEALING JOINTS FROM WITHIN

The Promise of Regenerative Medicine

18 LINDA CARROLL

on Skills That Make Love Last

20 THE ROOTS OF

MEDICINE ARE AT THE HEART OF NATURE

22 A FEAST FOR ALL SEASONS

Embracing the Rainbow Year Round

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24 PAIN RELIEF FOR PETS

Prolotherapy Gives Joints New Life

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24 natural pet 26 calendar 28 resource guide February 2020

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Give Feet a Warming Treat this Winter

Planted Hearts Darlene Seale

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ach heart image has its unique markings and patterns, just as our own heart experiences make us who we are,” explains cover artist Darlene Seale. She created Planted Hearts on an iPad using a digital painting program with a specialized stylus as her brush. “I make every stroke by hand, as if I were using traditional paint and a brush,” she says. Inspired by Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, she shares, “I admire artists that combine unusual elements that invite the viewer in. There’s always more to explore the deeper one is willing to look.” As a child, Seale discovered color via crayons and paint, and recalls the power they gave her. “Those tools suddenly opened my eyes to so many possibilities,” she recalls. Seale’s artistic explorations are executed in a variety of media with a primary focus on graphic design, blending art and words. She shares, “I believe art heals the heart and its creation promotes joy. For this reason, I find myself drawn to making iconic images using an abundance of color, texture and pattern.” Seale creates art and teaches art workshops in her home studio near San Diego in Fallbrook, California. She remarks, “When I make something and it evolves into art that’s quite different than what I expect, I love it. It’s both humbling and joyful.” View the artist’s portfolio at BadBirdStudio.com. 6

hen it’s cold outside, we tend to move less, and unfortunately, that means the more than 7,200 nerve endings on the bottom of each foot are not getting the stimulation they need. Kristi Holmes, owner of R3 Reflexology (Relieve, Release, Restore), is a certified graduate of Branch Reflexology Institute, in Okemos, Michigan, and a nationally board certified reflexologist through the American Reflexology Certification Board. She says, “Reflexology is an integrative health practice that maps a reflection of the whole body on the feet and hands; therefore, working on the Kristi Holmes feet or the hands affects the whole body; every system, gland and organ.” She explains, “Delivering alternating pressure to neural pathways assists the body to function optimally. Although it cannot claim to treat for a specific condition clients often feel relief from many issues such as sinus, plantar fasciitis, digestive issues and neck and shoulder pain in the very first session. Reflexology is for everyone at any age." Location: 689 N. Mill St., Ste. 103, Plymouth. For more information, call 248-872-3042 or visit ARCB.net. See ad, page 29.

Confident Parenting with Natural Health

idwife instructor Beth Barbeau, CPM, LM, will teach parents and grandparents natural health and commonsense solutions for everyday childhood illnesses and challenges from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 2, at the Naturopathic Community Center. As caretakers on the front line with children, it can be difficult to know where to go for advice, especially during a crisis. This seminar will cover teething, fevers, sleep issues and more, along with expanding parenting resources with safe, effective natural remedies. Beth Barbeau Barbeau has more than 30 years of experience, benefiting more than 1,000 parenting households with her art and science. Cost is $89. Location: 503 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant. To register, call 989-317-4787 or visit NaturopathicCommunityCenter.org. See ad, inside back cover.

Volcanic Moringa Produce Now Available

etroit-based Viriya Group, LLC, imports produce fertilized by active volcanoes in the Caribbean. They sell volcanic moringa; the entire tree, from the seeds to the leaves, flowers and bark, underwater volcanic sea moss, turmeric, karela and graviola (sour sop) leaves. Other produce are nutmeg and mace, with cinnamon sold at selected stores. Local stores that carry the product include Nutri-Food Health Food Store, 120 South Main Street, in Royal Oak; Germack, Eastern Market, 2509 Russell Street, in Detroit; Back 2 Eden, inside the Towner Center, 15400 Grand River, in Detroit; and The Nail Box, at the Grosse Pointe Eastern Market, 15200 East Jefferson, Suite 101, in Grosse Pointe Park (nutmeg & mace only). Co-founder Elaine Jones says, “The response has been overwhelming that this version offers the benefits researchers claim and more. Some of the products are sold in health and beauty stores, because a lot of the produce are used as ingredients in many beauty products." For more information, call 1-800-291-4129 or visit VolcanoViriya.com. See ad, page 7.

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Tai Chi Easy Training in Dearborn

rin Reas will co-lead a Tai Chi Easy practice leader certification training from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 1 through 3, in Dearborn. Last year, the Healer Within Foundation offered 12 certification events across the country. This training empowers individuals to learn for themselves and share with others compelling, fun and accessible, evidence-based, self-care practices. Erin Reas Tai Chi Easy blends a simple medical qigong technique with carefully chosen tai chi exercises that can be done in bed, while seated, in a stationary standing position or combined with tai chi walking. No prior tai chi experience is needed. Participants will learn to manage stress and pain, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep, mood and balance. Early bird price is $450 before Apr. 4. Nursing CE credits are available. For more information, call 313-429-3214 or visit Healer WithinFoundation.org. Erin Reas also offers Tai Chi Easy classes and private lessons. Contact Erin at 313-429-3214 or visit ReduceYour StressNow.com. See ad, page 29.

Women’s Herbal Conference in Wisconsin

he ninth annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, to be held from May 29 to 31 in Almond, Wisconsin, includes transformation and plant medicine. Women from all over the world will gather to rekindle the wild within or deepen their knowledge of plants. Featured speakers include Corenlia Cho, M.D., Robin Rose Bennett, herbalist and author, as well as Robin Rose special guest herbalist Margi Flint, along with Bennett other knowledgeable and inspiring instructors. Participants will enjoy plant walks and workshops on topics that include herbs for family health, wild edibles, fermentation, permaculture, movement, herbal wisdom and wise woman ways. The conference also plays host to a kids’ camp, as well as teen herbal camps, red tent space, fire circles, singing circles, delicious locally sourced farm to table meals and more. Cho is a practicing pediatrician, mushroom club president and leader of her local cocounseling community. Bennett has been a practicing herbalist for more than 25 years who brings a plant-centered perspective to her practice. Flint is the author of The Practicing Herbalist. She will present an immersion program, Reading the Body, focused on diagnostic tools for practitioners of the healing arts. Early bird rates are available until Mar. 15. For more information and registration, visit MidwestWomensHerbal.com. See ad, page 24.

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Superfoods for a Super You!

oringa has been used for centuries due to its medicinal properties and health benefits. It has antifungal, antiviral, antidepressant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Moringa is very important for health, beauty and much more. Below are just a few of the benficial uses for Moringa: WHY MORINGA FROM A VOLCANO? Our Moringa products are harvested from the pure volcanic soil of the Caribbean. Because volcanic soil is the richest soil mother nature has to offer. The explosion of lava and ash forces the precious stones and minerals to the surface, making the stones and minerals digestible through plant life. Diamond, Gold, Silver, Copper, and Zinc, are found in the soil and make their way into the plants from that region, thus our plants are enriched with the nutrients that you won’t find in any other Moringa product on the market. So, when you ingest our products, you’re in a sense consuming the same precious stones that we wear on our bodies! PROTECTING HAIR AND SKIN. Moringa seed oil is beneficial for keeping hair and skin clean and healthy. Moringa also contains protein, which means it is helpful in protecting skin cells from damage. It also contains hydrating and detoxifying elements, which also boost the skin and hair. It can be successful in curing skin infections and sores. PREVENTING CANCER. Moringa extracts contain properties that might help prevent cancer developing. It also contains niazimicin, which is a compound that suppresses the development of cancer cells. FOR DIABETES. Moringa helps to reduce the amount of glucose in the blood, as well as sugar and protein in the urine. This improves the hemoglobin levels and overall protein content in those tested. REDUCING MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS. Some medical studies show that adding fresh moringa leaves to food for three months improves menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and sleeping problems in healthy, postmenopausal women. ASTHMA. For a study published in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology in 2008, 20 patients with mild-to-moderate asthma were given finely powdered seed kernels of moringa for three weeks. By the study’s end, participants showed significant improvement in their symptoms and in the severity of their asthma attacks. TRY OUR AMAZING SEA MOSS TOO! Sea Moss from the Caribbean is one of the most powerful superfoods in the Ocean. Apart from its powerful anti-inflammatory effects, this red algae is packed with Protein, Fiber, Selenium, Iodine, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc. It’s benefits include: improved digestive health, thyroid support, weight loss, improved mental health, increased fertility, decreased erectile dysfunction and beauty aid. For more information or to place your order visit VolcanoViriya. com or call 1-800-291-4129 or email ViriyaGLLC@gmail.com. ~ ADVERTORIAL ~ February 2020

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Learn About Invisible Health Threat

I Psychic Medical Intuitive Healing Clients that may benefit from this work include: • Anyone suffering from an “itis” (arthritis, colitis, etc.) • Old injuries • Anxiety, Depression, Panic, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder • Sleep Concerns, Fatigue, Stress • Tight Muscles

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rene Melabiotis, Ph.D. (Education), will host an information session on the biological effects associated with exposure to radiofrequency microwave (RF/MW) radiation from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on February 24 at the Robert and Janet Bennett Civic Center Library, in Livonia. She says, “Within our work, leisure and home environments, we are surrounded by many wireless devices that expose us to radiofrequency microwave radiation. For this reason, it is important to be aware of the biological effects of exposure to this radiation and how to mitigate our exposure to it.” Some estimates reveal that our environment has a quintillion times more manmade radiation than the levels we were exposed to just 10 years ago. There are thousands of independent, peer-reviewed scientific studies that have found that exposure to radiofrequency microwave radiation leads to harmful effects such as DNA damage, cancer, cardiac arrhythmias, learning difficulties, behavioral disturbances, sleep disturbances, memory loss and infertility Admission is free. Location: Robert and Janet Bennett Civic Center Library (Meeting Room A), 32777 Five Mile, Livonia. For more info, call 734-466-2460 or visit LivoniaPublicLibrary.org.

Functional Veterinary Medicine

ohn B. Smith, DVM, owner of The Dog Doctor, performs veterinarian medicine in a functional way by trying to find the cause of the issue instead of just treating the systems At a pet’s first visit, Smith starts with a physical exam, where the puppy is examined from the tip of their nose to the tip of their tail, and any questions or concerns are answered. Smith, a veterinarian for 48 years, has taken a functional medicine approach for the last 18 years. He says, “It is important to approach veterinary medicine by looking at the whole of the patient and treating naturally, when possible.”

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John B. Smith Location:1954 S. Industrial Hwy., Ann Arbor, in the Revel and Roll Plaza. For more info and appointments, call 734-213-7447 or visit DogDoctor.US. See ad, page 25.

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Art From the Heart, For a Cause

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usan Korsnick, artist, writer and coach, is selling prints of her most recent work, Family, with 100 percent of the profit going to the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital, Australia. The hospital provides for the “rescue and treatment of sick and injured koalas and release back to their home range if possible.” Korsnick, currently living in York County, Pennsylvania, shares, “as bushfires rage across Australia, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the devastation and unfathomable loss of life. Courageous men and women are on site doing what they can. Those of us far from the tragedy feel it deeply and long to help in any way we can.” In describing her work, she notes that the image represents all of us holding the koalas with love in our hearts. The wavy symbol in the lower background is the Australian Aboriginal symbol for fire, smoke, water and blood. The larger symbol in the upper right is their symbol for family. To Korsnick, the definition of family extends beyond bloodline to include all beings the world over. Prints available: $35. For more info or to make a purchase, visit SusanKorsnick.com.

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Don’t Let Food Scraps Go to Waste

omposting has many benefits. It enriches the soil, even in a city like Detroit. It helps neutralize the elevated levels of lead in the ground, for one thing. Large farms use synthetic fertilizers, which do not enrich the soil. Fruits and vegetables grown this way are of better quality than those produced at an industrial scale. Composting also reduces the burden on landfills and creates a positive effect on the amount of carbon in the atmosphere.

Olivia Hubert and Greg Willerer Brother Nature Produce, in North Corktown, is home to piles of odorless organic waste, where owners Greg Willerer and Olivia Hubert maintain the perfect balance of food scraps, yard waste, straw and microbes for the greens they sell at the Eastern Market and restaurants around town. The compost is rich in minerals for soil augmentation. The most common compostable items are vegetable and fruit scraps, especially the rinds, cores, peels and husks; eggshells, tea bags and coffee grounds. Don’t compost meat, fish, dairy products or oils. Local residents can make or buy a compost bin and put their food waste into it, plus leaves, yard waste, and water to regulate its moisture level. Turn the compost once in a while to make sure every part is exposed to oxygen. After several months, the pile will look dark and ready to use. Work it into the soil of a garden, trees or house plants. For those that aren’t interested in a compost pile, but want to do their part, Midtown Composting & Recycling (MidtownComposting.com) offers a residential pickup service for $16 a month. Unlimited Recycling (Tinyurl.com/Unlimited Recycling) offers a version for businesses.

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Practice Qigong Massage to Improve Autism Symptoms in Children Qigong, a traditional Chinese massage technique and movement practice, may offer hope for the one in 68 American children suffering from autism spectrum disorder. Researchers at Portugal’s Oporto University reviewed 10 high-quality studies, all of which involved massage for children as young as 2, including two which also employed slow qigong movements and breathwork for older children. Previous studies have found that the qigong type of gentle massage practiced for 15 minutes daily by parents on autistic children helps the children tolerate touch, feel reassured by it and bond more deeply with parents that also feel less stress. The meta-study affirmed, “Qigong seems to be able to decrease severity of individual sensory, behavioral and language components of autism, and improve self-control, sociability, sensory and cognitive awareness, as well as healthy physical behavior.”

Use Pumpkin Seed Oil to Dodge Hypertension Postmenopausal women are more likely to develop hypertension than men their age, but taking pumpkin seed oil daily may head off that condition, report researchers from Marymount University, in Arlington, Virginia. In a blind study of 23 participants, women taking three grams of pumpkin seed oil for six weeks had significantly reduced systolic blood pressure, as well as better blood flow in their arteries. The oil “might be effective in the prevention and treatment of hypertension in this population,” write the authors. 10

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Use Probiotics to Reduce Bone Loss and Newborn Infections Bone loss leading to increased fracture risk occurs in half of postmenopausal women, but new research from Sweden offers a deterrent: a combination of three Lactobacillus probiotic strains. A total of 249 healthy, early postmenopausal women over the age of 50 that took the probiotics for a year suffered no significant bone loss in the lumbar spine compared to a placebo group, report researchers at Gothenburg University. They had slight reductions in bone loss at the neck and no changes at the hip or upper femur. In a British Medical Journal-published study on probiotics that spanned 10 years and involved nearly 1,000 at-risk babies, researchers from the UK’s Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital found that newborns with gut infections were twice as likely to recover when given probiotics as part of their treatment in intensive care units, with sepsis rates reduced from 22.6 percent to 11.5 percent. The strains used were L. acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum and B. longum subspecies infantis. The babies were suffering from necrotizing enterocolitis, a rare infection and inflammation of the intestines which can affect low-birthweight babies.

Get Nutritional and Antifungal Benefits from Celery Researchers from Cameroon’s University of Buea studied the properties of nine local vegetables and found that celery, Apium graveolens, had some of the highest levels of antifungal properties, as well as high levels of nutritional lipids, protein, vitamin C, copper, zinc and phosphorous. Also scoring high in nutritional and antifungal value were the seeds of Irvingia gabonensis, African or bush mango, sometimes used in the U.S. in weight-loss products. HealthyLivingMichigan.com

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Clear Thinking

UNESCO Adopts Resolution on Earth Charter

The 40th General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), held last November, adopted a resolution that reaffirms the importance of the Earth Charter (EarthCharter. org) as an ethical framework for sustainable development. The Charter’s four pillars— respect and care for the community of life; ecology integrity; social and economic justice; and democracy, non-violence and peace—have guided and underpinned UNESCO’s sustainable development work. Taking into account the current world situation and environmental crises, delegates felt it was time to act and that the Earth Charter provides the needed principles and values. Although it has no binding force, like previous UNESCO resolutions, its ethical foundation may surface in future battles in international courts.

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Fishermen Protect Endangered Sea Mammals

In 1969, there were only 100 South American fur seals and sea lions along the coastline of Lima, the capitol of Peru, but that has increased to more than 8,000 today, thanks to local fishermen that have realized over the intervening years that a balanced ecosystem benefits all. Once hunted almost to the point of no return for their pelts and because they ate so many fish, the sea mammals have slowly rebounded since Peru established its first marine protection area there in 1979, the Paracas Marine Reserve. Today, the Fishermen’s Union has defined these areas, in which each local fishing collective is dependent economically, and has assigned responsibility to that group for protecting those marine resources. Impetus for species protection is also being driven by the rise of tourism and artisanal fisheries. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature, which maintains a “Red List” database of species and the degree to which they are threatened with extinction, has also been involved. It also compiles a “Green List” to recognize global best practices for area-based conservation, a program working with marine reserves along the Pacific coast.

Trees Exhibit ‘Heartbeat’

Scientists have discovered that some trees raise and lower their branches several times in the course of the night, indicating a cycle of water and sugar transportation, but they didn’t know why. Plants need water to photosynthesize glucose, the basic building block from which their more complex molecules are formed. For trees, this entails drawing water from the roots to the leaves. Dr. András Zlinszky, at Aarhus University, Denmark, used a laser scanning technique to measure the exact location of branches and leaves of 22 tree and shrub species, and published his observations of substantial unexpected movement cycles. He says, “We detected a previously unknown periodic movement of up to 0.4 inches in cycles of two to six hours. The movement has to be connected to variations in water pressure within the plants, and this effectively means that the tree is pumping. Water transport is not just a steady-state flow, as we previously assumed.” Some might call that pumping action a heartbeat.

Soot Cities

Alaska Battles Air Pollution

Alaska, which has some of the most pristine environments in the U.S., also has some of the worst air quality in its cities. According to the American Lung Association 2019 State of the Air report (Tinyurl.com/StateOfTheAirPDF), Fairbanks ranked third and a section of Anchorage ranked 21st in cities with high levels of short-term particle pollution between 2015-2017, the latest years that figures are available. Although the numbers are poor, they still represent an improvement from the last air quality report. “Particle pollution is made of soot, or tiny particles that come from coal-fired power plants, diesel emissions, wildfires and wood-burning devices. These particles are so small that they can lodge deep in the lungs and trigger asthma attacks, heart attacks and strokes, and can even be lethal,” warns Marge Stoneking, executive director at the American Lung Association in Alaska. February 2020

SACRED VESSELS

The Lifeblood of Heart Health

by Julie Peterson

hen people think about heart health, what generally comes to mind is the fist-sized muscle that pumps and oxygenates the body’s lifeblood. However, the heart of the matter is not the pump itself, but the vascular system—the network of veins, arteries and capillaries that distributes blood to every cell in the body, delivering nutrients and eliminating waste. Each human adult harbors an astonishing 60,000 miles of blood vessels—enough to wrap around the planet twice. Keeping these hard-working vessels supple and open is the key not only to avoiding disease, but also to ensuring a long and healthy life. The alternative—arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries—can slowly and silently bring on cardiovascular disease (CVD), which can result in a heart attack, stroke, vision loss and cognitive decline. CVD is the leading cause of death in the U.S., killing one in four Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). By 2035, nearly half the population—45 percent—is predicted to have some form of the disease. “A hundred years ago, we were farming the back 40 with a team of horses, eating what we grew. Kids don’t get out and ride bikes; they’re playing video games and eating crap. There’s very little doubt how we got to this problem,” says John Osborne, M.D., director of cardiology at State of the Heart Cardiology, near Dallas. 12

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Yet, the nation’s number one killer, which can fester for decades without symptoms, is largely preventable and reversible. Only 15 percent of CVD is related to genetics; the rest is attributed to lifestyle, and the right choices can make all the difference. The key is to adopt heart-healthy habits before the body delivers a potentially fatal warning. “The initial presentation of heart disease can be an acute catastrophic event that results in death in half the men and two-thirds of the women. That’s not treatable,” warns Osborne.

Know the Risk Factors

The first step toward cardiovascular health is awareness. Important indicators of CVD risk include: 4 High blood pressure (over 140/90) 4 High cholesterol (over 240 mg/dL) 4 High triglycerides (over 200 mg/dL) 4 High blood glucose (over 140 mg/dL) 4 Obesity (BMI over 30) 4 Inflammation (hsCRP test above 2 ml/dL) 4 Physical inactivity (less than 30 minutes a day) 4 Smoking or vaping (any at all) 4 Chronic stress 4 Loneliness Any of these factors can increase the risk of CVD, but possessing a cluster of the first five comprises a condition called metabolic syndrome, which significantly increases the potential for heart disease and Type 2 diabetes—itself a significant risk factor that can damage blood vessels, as well as the organs they support. “While diabetes is the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States, this figure belies the fact that most people with diabetes

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die of heart disease, kidney failure and other complications,” says Brenda Davis, RD, of Alberta, Canada, author of Kick Diabetes Essentials: The Diet and Lifestyle Guide. Metabolic syndrome, like CVD, has few obvious symptoms and is on the rise: Nearly one-third of adults in the U.S. have it, according to the CDC. The one distinct marker for the condition is an accumulation of fat around the waistline, characterized by a measurement of over 35 inches for women and 40 for men.

Take Action to Cut Risks

“When a disease is lifestyle-induced, the only thing that can reverse it is a dramatic change in diet and lifestyle,” says Davis. “We’ve seen over and over again that it works.”

n Know the Numbers

CVD flies under the radar even though it’s increasingly common at younger ages. The Journal of the American Medical Association released a study in December 2019 stating that about one in four young adults in the U.S. have pre-diabetes, putting them at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes and CVD. Lisa McDowell, director of clinical nutrition and wellness at St. Joseph’s Mercy Health System, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and team dietitian for the Detroit Red Wings, works with elite athletes of all ages and notes that they more likely know their favorite player’s jersey number than their own health numbers. “Learn what your blood pressure is, know your body mass index, get your cholesterol levels and triglycerides and your [hemoglobin] A1C. Know these numbers early on and, if there’s a problem, fix it,” she advises. While simple blood tests help monitor indicators for CVD, more sophisticated tests can be even more revealing. In 2018, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (AHA) jointly issued new guidelines for patients over age 50 to get a computerized tomography (CT) scan to determine their calcium score. The procedure checks for hardening of the arteries and predicts the risk of a 10year future cardiovascular event. February 2020

“This identifies people who have pre-clinical atherosclerosis, regardless of risk factors,” says Osborne. “It also helps people modify behaviors, because they are faced with a diagnosis.” Yale R. Smith, a Melbourne, Florida, M.D., who specializes in metabolic and functional medicine, utilizes the U.S. Food & Drug Administration-approved protein unstable lesion signature (PULS) blood test. Recommended for patients in their 40s, it measures inflammatory biomarkers for the body’s immune system response to arterial injury and provides a chronological heart age and risk of a CVD event. “If you can show someone the future, it’s a wake-up call to make lifestyle changes to increase longevity,” Smith says.

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Perhaps the single most important change that people can make is diet. “But a lot of people don’t want lifestyle medicine—they’d rather take a statin with their Big Mac,” says McDowell. Preventing or reversing CVD requires diligence, but it’s largely about eating real, whole food—and mostly plants. This means avoiding processed foods and consuming less salt, trans fats, saturated fat and cholesterol; and more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds. “There’s not an excess of blueberries in the American diet; there’s an excess of relatively inexpensive, highly processed junk foods in large containers,” says McDowell. Overcoming the urge to grab fast and easy foods requires education. “Everyone needs to learn how to read a food label and avoid foods linked to vascular disease,” she adds. Vegans have healthier cholesterol levels in their blood compared to vegetarians, which in turn have better levels than meat-eaters. Study-verified diets that lower CVD indicators also include the Mediterranean diet, as well as two developed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet, which also 14

addresses exercise and weight control. “I don’t believe that one diet fits everybody, but there’s a preponderance of evidence that the more plant compounds you get, the better off you are,” says McDowell.

Cardiovascular boosters:

Leafy greens flush out excess sodium and magnesium, and reduce inflammation. Berries improve circulation by boosting nitric oxide, which expands blood vessels. Pomegranate juice lowers blood pressure and reduces plaque formation. Walnuts, peanuts and almonds lower LDL, the “bad cholesterol”. Oily fish, chia and flax seeds with omega-3 fatty acids lower triglycerides. Soy with anti-inflammatory isoflavones helps dilate blood vessels. “We could eat tofu, tempeh, miso, edamame, soy beans or even organic soy ‘veggie meats’ in place of red meat,” says Davis. Yogurt, kefir and other fermented probiotic dairy products help improve glycemic control, blood lipids, cholesterol and blood pressure. Supplements can be very helpful: Red yeast rice extract, much like a statin, significantly lowers total cholesterol and LDL. Coenzyme Q10, a powerful antioxidant, lowers blood pressure and combats the side effects of statins. Omega-3s in fish oil supplements reduce heart risk in healthy people and those already diagnosed with CVD risk. Nicotinamide riboside improves blood pressure and arterial health in those with mild hypertension. Garlic, fresh or in capsules, can lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

n Move It

Sitting all day and then briefly exercising doesn’t provide the same benefit as moving periodically throughout the day. Take more frequent breaks from sitting, get up to move around for a couple of minutes every 30 minutes.

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Exercise strengthens the endothelium, the innermost of an artery’s three layers, and produces nitric oxide, which helps keep arteries open and healthy. Getting the blood moving lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, and increases oxygen and nutrients to the body. Exercising outdoors provides additional benefits. Research from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health found that exposure to green spaces helped prevent metabolic syndrome.

n Stress Less, Socialize More

Spending even 20 minutes outdoors in nature can do wonders for high blood pressure and cortisol levels, studies show. Walking or talking with a friend deepens social engagement, a key factor in lowering CVD risk: “Having the right tribe is crucial,” says McDowell. “If you’re with people who support you and make you laugh, you feel less stress.” Walking a dog outdoors gets three cardiovascular pluses—exercise, nature and sociability, as dogs tend to be tail-wagging ice-breakers. Further, merely stroking a pet lowers blood pressure. Apps like Headspace and Insight Timer make it easy to do meditation, which studies suggest may reduce overall CVD risk.

n Don’t Smoke

Not starting to smoke or vape at all is ideal for cardiovascular health, but quitting allows the body to begin to heal, reducing the risk of coronary heart disease after one year by 50 percent, reports the AHA; 14 years later, the risk is the same as a non-smoker’s. “It’s not intuitively easy to make healthy decisions,” says McDowell. “We have to learn how to make good choices.” Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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Regenerative Medicine Comes of Age

egenerative medicine develops methods to repair damaged or diseased cells, organs or tissues. The field is growing day by day as more and more patients are looking for natural forms of treatment. Dr. Andrey Lutskovsky, M.D., DO, owner of American Regenerative Clinic, in Bingham Farms, says, “Our aging population gets sicker and dissatisfied with conventional medicine, which is basically ruled by Big Pharma and insurance companies. The most successful branches of regenerative medicine are cell therapy and ozone therapy. They complement each other, can be used locally or systemically and are proven worldwide to stimulate the body’s natural healing response. The treatment is minimally invasive and it strengthens weakened areas of the body.” Born in Ukraine, Lutskovsky, with many years of successful experience in prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma therapy and stem cell therapy, helps patients with a variety of injuries and diseases. He cites two books, Principles and Applications of Ozone Therapy, by Frank Shallenberger, M.D., and

The Stem Cell Revolution, by Elliott Lander, M.D. and Mark Berman, M.D., as important influences. He explains, “Regenerative therapy is a natural way to treat chronic illnesses and diseases. It leads to healthy hair and nails, firm

especially loose ones traveling inside blood vessels. “Because most patients cannot find appropriate treatment for their needs in a regular doctor’s office, alternative options are growing like mushrooms after a rain,” says Lutskovsky. “Thanks to a failing healthcare system, regenerative medicine is simply the most advanced and promising field. It is the medicine of the future.” High-dose ozone and cell therapy provide many natural benefits to the body. Ozone therapy will improve the intake of oxygen, giving the immune system a boost in repairing the diseased cells. With improved immune functionality, the body will heal and repair itself more efficiently. “Stem cells and growth factors directly heal damaged tissue by replacing it, notes Lutskovsky. “There are dozens of direct and indirect benefits which we observe every day in our patients. Some of them are reduced swelling, pain and inflammation, improved circulation, accelerated healing, improved mobility and quality of life. Our high-dose ozone treatment is much more efficient than others simply because our equipment and expertise is better. We use the best ozone generators and are trained by world-famous experts in the field of regenerative medicine." American Regenerative Clinic is unique due to their variety of services. In addition to an exclusive 10-pass ozone therapy and stem cell combo, they offer a functional medicine approach, modern diagnostic tools and

"Ozone therapy kills all germs, rebuilds mitochondria as an energy source and kills cancer cells." ~ Dr. Andrey Lutskovsky, M.D., DO and radiant skin, improved energy levels and deeper, more restful sleep. Our procedures work great as major detox tool, comparable to EDTA and other IV protocols. Besides, it doesn’t deplete body of important electrolytes and other micronutrients.” He advises that ozone is more effective and often cheaper then dozens of supplements because it goes directly into the bloodstream, avoiding digesting and liver metabolism. It stimulates production of new stem cells and activates those existing. It kills all germs, rebuilds mitochondria as an energy source and kills cancer cells,

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Healing Joints from Within

The Promise of Regenerative Medicine by Marlaina Donato

omeday, medical science will allow us to infuse damaged or aging organs with new cells, or to manufacture made-to-order organs on a 3-D printer. These emerging techniques to revitalize worn-out body parts are on the drawing board in the field of regenerative medicine. However, for the injured college athlete or the grandmother with compromised joint function, healing and pain relief can already be found in the form of prolotherapy and other non-invasive approaches that stimu-

late the body to heal itself. Injection therapies using dextrose or the patient’s own platelets or stem cells are being used to naturally stimulate the body to produce collagen and rejuvenated tissue, offering hope to those with soft tissue injuries, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease and even pain syndromes like fibromyalgia. A recent review in the British Medical Bulletin of 10 high-quality studies of dextrose prolotherapy in adults with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee showed patients experienced significantly less pain and improved range of motion in both the short term and long term without adverse effects. Eighty-two percent of patients were satisfied with the treatment.

Controlled Inflammation

A type of regenerative medicine innovated by osteopathic physician Earl Gedney in the 1930s, prolotherapy induces low-grade, temporary inflammation with the intention of triggering connective tissue cells called fibroblasts in and around the injection site. “If you cut your arm or twist your ankle, various immune cells rush to the area to begin the repair process. This is a very basic comparison of what prolotherapy does with injections directed to specific anatomical points,” says Ross A. Hauser, M.D., founder of Caring Medical Regenerative Medicine Clinics, in Fort Myers, Florida, and Chicago. 16

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“Prolotherapy is used to treat osteoarthritis because it helps correct the underlying reason why it has occurred, which is joint instability. The body overgrows bone as a long-term response in an effort to stabilize an unstable joint,” Hauser says. Naturopathic physician Brent Cameron, of Aurora Natural Medicine, in Gilbert, Arizona, suggests individualized treatment plans for best results. “My recommendations are very patient-specific, which is an important piece in prolotherapy.” Cameron says his patients are likely to start seeing relief in the first week. “In many instances, they experience complete relief and mobility after a series of treatments.” While Cameron attests to the efficacy of dextrose prolotherapy, he is cautious with recommending it for people with systemic inflammatory conditions. “Someone with a history of joint-related autoimmune response tends to mount stronger inflammatory responses. Other forms of regenerative medicine can be helpful for rheumatoid arthritis [RA], but not in the inflammation-mediated way, like prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.” One option, according to the Institute of Regenerative Medicine, in Boca Raton, Florida, might be very small embryonic-like stem cells (VSELS), an emerging form of regenerative stem cell therapy. These have shown promise in dealing with RA and other autoimmune diseases. Meanwhile, the Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine is ramping up its research into approaches that stimulate the body to repair itself, with numerous ongoing clinical trials utilizing different injection therapies for the treatment of osteoarthritis.

The Power of Platelets

PRP injections are similar to prolotherapy, using platelets from the patient’s body instead of dextrose. “As blood flows through an injury site, the inflammatory chemicals trigger the platelets to release growth factors, which causes the torn fibers of the damaged structures to heal,” says Fort Worth osteopath Gerald Harris, of Texas Prolotherapy and Neural Therapy. PRP is sometimes used in conjunction with stem cell therapy, which is typically applied in cases in which something needs to be replaced, to help fill in gaps in ligaments or tendons, Harris says. PRP injections have proven to be effective in easing chronic low back pain from damaged vertebral discs. An overview of research published in the Journal of Spine Surgery in 2018 found it to be safe, effective and feasible, with promising potential for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Harris says that people that wish to avoid surgery or cortisone injections can benefit from PRP, which can also be applied topically to treat non-healing wounds like bedsores and diabetic ulcers. Harris subscribes to the power of persistence. “Don’t give up. With proper treatment there is a strong likelihood that you can live a happy, healthy life free from chronic pain.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com. HealthyLivingMichigan.com

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Linda Carroll on Skills that Make Love Last by Kajsa Nickels

sychotherapist Linda Carroll was drawn into the dynamics of couplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; counseling three decades ago when she saw how in her own marriage, petty disagreements could turn into full-blown arguments with the potential for deep wounds. She and her husband Tim worked on their issues by attending workshops across the country, including Imago therapy and PAIRS (Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills), which were so effective that she developed a curriculum called Love Skills by combining those tools, her experience as a married person and counselor, personal training from consciousness pioneers and resources from ancient mythology and spiritual/religious traditions. She has co-taught the course with her husband for more than 25 years. Her first book, Love Cycles: The Five Essential Stages of Everlasting Love, has been translated into several languages and details stages in romantic relationships. Her new book, Love Skills: The Key to Unlocking Lasting, Wholehearted Love, is a guide to developing a relationship toolkit.

What is the Love Cycles model?

It is based on the fact that feelings of love are seasonal. Like the seasons of the year, they are a natural progression of a relationship. If you understand the seasons, you can pass through them. All relationships are teachers. If we allow them to teach us, we become free to love deeper and better.

What is the most difficult Love Cycles stage, and why?

Each stage has its own unique challenges. For example, the first stage, the Merge, has a magic to it due to the chemical cocktail 18

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that floods your body when in the presence of your significant other. But this stage can be treacherous in that you can mistake your feelings for evidence that this is the “right” person for you. In the Power Struggle stage, feelings will have worn off and power struggles will start to show up. The third stage is Disillusionment. Differences between both of you really start to show up at this time. The fourth stage is the Decision stage. At this point, many couples find themselves wanting out. The key to making it through this stage is to remember that this, too, shall pass and to commit to working it out. It’s important to realize that life is not about getting an A+ at all times. Sometimes, we need to accept that a C- is okay; and if you do need to leave a relationship, it is possible to do it in a wholehearted way at best—at the least, to minimize damage. The fifth stage I call Wholehearted Love, a stage reached only through mindfulness and unconditional love. Because love has changing seasons, a couple will not stop at the fifth stage forever, but getting back to this state will become easier and easier as time goes on.

What was your impetus for writing Love Skills?

I have been teaching the program for 25 years and drew from my almost 40 years as a couples therapist, many trainings all over the country and own life experiences in my relationship with my husband to compile the program. Most couples lack the skills to manage the troubles of life. There is a skill to every aspect of a relationship, especially in communication: listening, speaking, knowing when to speak and when to be silent.

Who is most likely to benefit?

The relationship you have with yourself is a core part of the Love Cycles model. If you do not have a good relationship with yourself, you cannot have a solid and meaningful relationship with another person. This is a couples’ book, although it can also be gone through by a single person if the partner is not interested in it. What I tell people is that you can only work on your part. If the other person doesn’t want to buy in or isn’t wholeheartedly on board—or at least partially willing—there is nothing that you can do about it. You need to be able to be okay and confident in yourself. You cannot change another person, but you can always change yourself.

What is one of the most important pieces of advice you have for couples?

I hope that couples come to realize that feelings of love are like clouds, always changing. A good relationship requires a skill set, which we practice whatever the feelings are. We are not born knowing how to love skillfully, but this skill set can be learned by anyone and will make you able to listen better and appreciate each other more. Kajsa Nickels is a freelance author who resides in northeastern Pennsylvania. Connect at FidelEterna45@gmail.com.

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n effective, chemical-free, surgery-free way to rejuvenate and refresh your face and reduce wrinkles and sagging is available at American Regenerative Clinic in Bingham Farms. Thread lifting and Ultra V High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) face-lifts are less damaging, less expensive and more beneficial than surgical face-lifts. In a natural thread face-lift, tiny multi-strand, absorbable threads are injected to form a sort of scaffold to maximize activation of the patient’s own cells and collagen production. The sterile threads are of the highest quality and cause minimal pain when inserted. During threading procedure we often add injections of stem cells, PRP, fat, lipodissolve solutions, etc. Another effective technique, the Ultra V HIFU, represents a breakthrough in technology by using ultrasound that penetrates deeper than the surface layers of the skin to target Dr. Andrey connective tissues in the face, from Lutskovsky a drooping forehead to a sagging chin. Results can be seen with one treatment and can last for months to years. By applying one or both of these methods, facial skin is tightened and lifted, with a short recovery time and natural-looking result, making these youth-restoring options more and more popular among clients at American Regenerative Clinic. Dr. Andrey Lutskovsky, D.O. and certified functional medicine practitioner at American Regenerative Clinic, learned the thread and Ultra V HIFU face-lift techniques from Dr. Kwon. Dr. Kwon holds international acclaim for his techniques and products for aesthetic and antiaging medicine, which he has practiced and trained practitioners in for more than 20 years. He has a chain of Dermaster clinics all over the world. For more info, internet search "UltraV Lift." American Regenerative Clinic also partners with Elina Organics skincare products (ElinaOrganicsSkinCare.com), which are natural, organic, bio-energized and made in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The product line includes scrubs, elixirs, toners and more. For a limited time, Natural Awakenings readers can receive 15% off medical aesthetic services and 10% off skincare products purchased at the clinic. Look your best and give loved ones and friends a naturally refreshed complexion.

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The Roots of Medicine Are at the

Heart of Nature by Jesse R. Brown, N.D.

alentine’s Day encourages us to think about the heart and the roots of modern medicine. We must preserve, protect, promote, perpetuate, pass along and thus prosper from the African-American history of health and wellness—from the Ebers Papyrus—the earliest writings on the study and practices of health, which were traditionally the primary methods for practicing and cultivating natural health and wellness. Just as we preserve our most important historic buildings and artifacts in society, we must preserve the historic body of knowledge on holistic health.

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The knowledge of the body and how it benefits from plants, specifically herbs in nature, for health, protection and recovery, is of the upmost importance and we must share it with our children and grandchildren, how the natural methods have provided accessible, affordable, effective and transferable means of taking care of ourselves in ways that have been passed along from Africa, throughout the Caribbean, the diaspora, and to the Americas. The legality of using the traditional healing practices is being challenged across the U.S. in deference to modern medical means and pharmaceutical medicines that have become more prevalent in hospitals and clinics. In order to protect the culture of holistic healers and healing methods, we must be vigilant in the fight to preserve these methods for the numerous advantages they provide while still complementing healing regimes with newer medical methods. For millennia we have performed spring cleanses, used herbs, prayer and natural remedies to prevent and oftentimes cure illnesses. The first pharmacopeia, or book of medicines, was comprised primarily of herbs and plant medicine. The roots of medicine are at the heart of nature. The formulas of the those times had to be readily accessible, affordable and available without an undue or restrictive expense that would further rob us of our health and wealth. We must share

The knowledge of the body and how it benefits from plants, specifically herbs in nature, for health, protection, and recovery, is of the upmost importance and we must share it with our children and grandchildren. those simple and credible means and methods of treating and preventing disease, and show how overcoming common conditions, particularly when they are in the early stages, was very achievable and is still available to us today. The science and practice of natural/holistic health is a vital part of our culture. Generations ago, families passed along the methods and means to heal for the benefit of their current and future generations. That is not being done presently, so we must make a conscious, deliberate decision to initiate education and systematic efforts to carry this work on. This is particularly true for the impoverished, underserved and at-risk populations of people in urban areas across the country. We need healers in every home, place of employment, and place of worship, in every community. Jesse R. Brown, ND, is the owner of the Detroit Wholistic Center, located at 20944 Grand River Ave., in Detroit. He can be reached at 313-538-5433, DetroitWholistic@ gmail.com or DetroitWholisticCenter.com. Jesse R. Brown, ND See ad on this page.

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“Food always tastes better in the season it was intended to be eaten in. Seasonal foods are naturally ripened, rather than harvested early and trucked in. In addition to enhanced flavor, eating seasonally helps minimize use of fossil fuels to bring our food to us, and is likely to be less expensive.”

Satterfield suggests that specialty citrus like blood oranges, Meyer lemons and cross-hybridized varieties such as tangelos and pomelos are fun to intersperse with winter vegetables to maximize brightness and freshness. A lot of winter produce can be great in raw form as well, he adds, including Brussels sprouts, rutabaga or daikon radish, shaved thinly or julienned into a salad. Winter squash is a favorite staple of the Stonger family in the cooler months. “It is easy to grow, easy to store and so deliciously sweet and rich. We roast it as a side dish, mash it as a sort of breakfast porridge or make soups and curries from it,” says Stonger. Satterfield suggests using all the parts of winter vegetables to maximize the harvest and minimize food waste. For example, the seeds of winter squashes can be roasted with herbs and spices and eaten as is, churned into other dishes such as a squash seed granola or blended and strained into a homemade broth to add some texture, fat and flavor. After roasting carrots with Moroccan spices, Satterfield suggests taking the leafy carrot tops and chopping them with cilantro and garlic to make a green sauce to crown the carrots. Swiss chard stems can also be chopped and cooked into Portuguese bread soup, with leftover stale bread made into olive oil croutons and egg whites stirred in at the end.

Winterizing the Kitchen

Winter Health Boosters

A Feast for All Seasons Embracing the Rainbow Year Round

by April Thompson

o matter where we live, eating seasonally in winter doesn’t have to be boring or limiting; a culinary adventure awaits the home chef that’s willing to leave avocados and asparagus to their rightful seasons and embrace the winter rainbow of bitter greens, sweet potatoes, sunny citrus and fuchsia beets, among other timely delicacies. “Sometimes people think of winter foods as brown and soft and boring, and it’s absolutely not the case. Winter brings bright things like pomegranates, beets and citrus, which offer color and acidity,” says Brigit Binns, the Paso Robles, California author of 30 cookbooks, including Cooking in Season: 100 Recipes for Eating Fresh. Eating seasonally is especially important in winter, says Shannon Stonger of Texas, author of Simple Food for Winter: 30 Grain-Free Recipes to Get You Through the Dark Days. “Winter foods like fermented vegetables, root vegetables, squashes and hardy greens are especially helpful in the colder, darker months, when our bodies are in need of comfort foods as well as pre- and probiotic foods,” says Stonger, a homesteader and founder of the blog NourishingDays.com. There are plenty of other reasons to stick to a seasonal diet in winter, adds Binns.

Much of the fall harvest, particularly root vegetables, stores well through the winter (hence the idea of a root cellar), extending produce across seasons, according to Steven Satterfield, chef and author of Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons. There are lots of root vegetables beyond just carrots and potatoes to be enjoyed in winter, including sunchokes, parsnips and turnips, which can be used creatively rather than “boiled to death,” says Satterfield. For example, the Atlanta restaurateur incorporates parsnips into an upside-down cake with winter spices like nutmeg, black pepper and ginger. Binns like to add texture to winter dishes with nuts, color with herbs, and crunch with a winter vegetable like fennel. Warming soups are always comforting during the coldest season, but she also likes warm salads, like a beet and escarole salad drizzled with a warm sherry vinaigrette.

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Beyond selecting seasonal produce, chefs recommend a few key dietary tweaks in winter, such as stepping up vitamin D consumption. “Since you’re not seeing a lot of sun this time of year, it’s more important to get it through colorful vegetables like carrots, cabbage or radicchio. Watermelon radishes are another winter vegetable full of vitamins,” says Binns. “You can grow your own sprouts throughout the winter as a great microgreen option. Sprouts are incredibly high in enzymes, something often lacking in other winter dishes,” suggests Stonger. “Fermented vegetables and other fermented foods can make up the difference in winter.” April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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Winter Salad Wonders Mixed Citrus Salad With Mâche, Fennel and Celery Winter is the height of citrus season, with an appealing display of oranges, mandarins, tangerines, tangelos, pomelos and more in the best-stocked markets. Use a varied mixture of sweet-tart types for the prettiest, tastiest salad. Yields: 4 servings 2 ribs celery 2 bunches mâche 2 lb mixed citrus fruits, such as navel oranges, blood oranges, tangerines, mandarins and pomelos ½ fennel bulb, trimmed 8 kumquats ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted For the vinaigrette: Fresh orange juice or as needed 1 Tbsp champagne vinegar ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Cut the celery in half lengthwise. Using a serrated vegetable peeler or a mandoline, shave the celery into thin strips lengthwise

down the ribs. Cut the strips in half crosswise and place in a bowl of water. Set aside. Separate the mâche leaves and transfer to a shallow serving bowl. Working on a plate to capture all the juices, use a serrated knife to cut a thick slice off the top and bottom of each citrus fruit. Working with one fruit at a time, stand it upright and, following the contour of the fruit, carefully slice downward to remove the peel, pith and membrane. Set the fruit on its side and cut crosswise into slices about ⅜-inch thick, discarding any seeds. Transfer the slices to the bowl with the mâche, reserving the juices for the vinaigrette. Cut the fennel lengthwise in half. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, cut the fennel crosswise into very thin slices and tuck among the citrus slices. Drain the celery and distribute evenly over the salad. Using the serrated knife, cut each kumquat crosswise into very thin slices, discarding any seeds. Scatter the kumquat slices evenly over the salad, then sprinkle the almonds over the top. To make the vinaigrette, pour the reserved citrus juices into a measuring cup. Add enough additional orange juice to measure ½ cup then add the vinegar. Whisking constantly, slowly add the olive oil and whisk until well combined. Season to taste with

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Chard and Squash Salad 1 small winter squash, such as sweet dumpling, acorn or golden 2 small beets, trimmed 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 bunch Swiss chard, tough ribs removed and leaves torn Red wine vinaigrette or vinaigrette of choice Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Cut the winter squash into wedges and remove the seeds, if desired. Transfer the wedges to a baking dish. Halve the beets and add to the dish. Drizzle with the oil and toss to coat. Bake in a preheated 450° F oven, stirring once, until tender and lightly browned, 20 to 40 minutes. Let cool. Peel and slice the beets. Place the chard in a bowl, drizzle with some of the vinaigrette. Toss to coat. Add the squash and beets, drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette, and season to taste with salt and pepper. From Cooking in Season: 100 Recipes for Eating Fresh, by Brigit Binns

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Pain Relief for Pets Prolotherapy Gives Joints New Life

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rian Engler, of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, was asked to provide hospice care for a senior Akita. Tadao was underweight, weak, arthritic and had been severely neglected. He needed a place to live out his remaining days in comfort. Even

though Tadao was unstable with severely limited mobility, Engler believed that the old dog had more than a little life left in him. Engler’s veterinarian tried prolotherapy injection treatments for Tadao’s joint pain and he soon became more

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comfortable and gradually more active. “By the time we completed the treatments, he was able to get up and down with ease and started cruising around the kitchen looking for snacks on the counter,” says Engler. Prolotherapy, short for proliferative therapy, isn’t just for dogs. Any animal with a joint can receive the regenerative injection therapy, which relieves pain by strengthening ligaments and tendons supporting the joint. It’s minimally invasive, involving the injection of a sugar solution directly into the affected area. The body’s inflammation response kicks in, resulting in regrowth of new fibers in ligaments and tendons. Prolotherapy has been around a long time. It was used to treat lame animals around 1350 B.C. Back then, a hot poker was used to induce the inflammation response. In the 1930s, injection of an irritant solution at the site of the injury became the new method, and has since been shown in scientific studies to facilitate the repair and regrowth of connective tissue, ligaments, tendons, cartilage and other joint-stabilizing structures. Modern prolotherapy has remained basically the same for the last 80 years, although the injected irritant solution is modified according to the veterinarian, the type of animal and the injury. Every vet uses a slightly different prolotherapy “cocktail”, which typically includes 50

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percent dextrose and possibly several other ingredients the practitioner finds useful, such as saline, vitamin B12, lidocaine and homeopathic combinations. Some vets also offer platelet-rich plasma or stem cells in the injection mixture. “Prolotherapy offers an effective alternative to surgery in a significant number of partial ligament tears or persistent joint pain issues,” says Judith M. Shoemaker, DVM, owner of Always Helpful Veterinary Services, in Nottingham, Pennsylvania. “It’s quite inexpensive and the success rate is very good. Many animals respond after just a few treatments.” Shoemaker typically does prolotherapy treatments in three- to five-week intervals until the joint heals. She also looks to correct the underlying issues of the problem. “Joints don’t get torn up with normal movement,” she says. Animals may have joint issues from falling, but other causes include overweight, long toenails or chiropractic issues. Prolotherapy stabilizes joints after an injury and achieves pain-free motion, but it’s only successful if the cause of the injury is remedied. “Prolotherapy is a very important tool in integrative veterinary care, but it’s not a panacea, and it’s never a stand-alone treatment,” says Christin Finn, DVM, owner of the Canine Rehabilitation & Integrative Veterinary Center, in Kingston,

Washington. “It’s part of a combination of integrative treatments based on what is best for your pet.” The right balance of treatments to help an animal feel comfortable could include laser therapy, osteopathic manipulation, acupuncture, physical therapy, custom braces, prolotherapy or rest. Using prolotherapy in conjunction with other posture-correcting and inte-

old, Johnny was bitten on the neck by a stallion. “His neck became unstable and he had severe problems walking,” says Sumrell, of Tryon, North Carolina. “Ultrasound-guided prolotherapy was done three times to all of his neck joints.” Johnny was able to be ridden and lived to be 22. And Tadao, the dog that was expected to die in hospice care a year ago, is enjoying life. He’s now well-nour-

grative therapies is a win for pets and their owners. Surgery is fraught with complications and expensive. When prolotherapy is used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, animals can recover from injuries that may have been debilitating or even fatal. Ivey Sumrell’s Irish sport horse recovered from a severe injury. At 8 years

ished and loved, and painlessly goes for walks and plays at the park. “Tadao is the poster child for what prolotherapy can do,” says Engler. Julie Peterson writes about health and environmental issues. Reach her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Palmer Woods Young Birders Walk – 8-10am. A monthly bird walk specifically for birders between the ages of 12-18, led by our own experienced young birders, Jessica Decker and Travis Kaye. Beginners welcome; binoculars available. Free. Palmer Park, 910 Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. More info & to register: DetroitAudubon.org. Shiver on the River Winter Birding – 9-11am. A car caravan field trip around Belle Isle. Will look for winter waterbirds, eagles and many other winter residents of beautiful Belle Isle State Park. Free. Gabriel Richard Park, 7130 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit. More info & to register: DetroitAudubon.org. Shiver on the River 2020 – 10am-3pm. An ecological family fair. Variety of 20 exhibits, displays and refreshments. Environmental and educational arts and crafts for kids. Belle Isle Casino, 1 Casino Way, Detroit. DetroitRiver.org.

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fective usages. Gain more understanding of a wider variety of herbs and their historical use for a different conditions and preparation methods. $295. Wholistic Training Institute, 20950 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-538-5433. WholisticTrainingInstitute.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Spiritual Wildfire Summit: A Call to Action – 10am. A free global online summit that offers inspiration, healing, and empowering practical tools to anyone who is ready to courageously use their own light to help ignite a spiritual wildfire. Hear from visionaries and paradigm shifters like Sandra Ingerman, Andrew Harvey, Jude Currivan, Lyla June Johnston, Brooke Medicine Eagle, Simran Singh, Steve Farrell, Dr. John Ryan, Maleda Gebremedhin and many more. More info: Spiritual-Wildfire-Summit.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Medicinal Herbs Class: Intermediate – Wednesdays, Feb 5-Mar 25. 6-8pm. Class ideal for those who have taken the 1st level class or have some background and/or experience with herbs and their safe and ef-

Artist Club Open Studio – 3-5pm. Open to all types of visual artists and crafters such as fiber arts (knitting, crochet, embroidery), scrap booking, painters, sketch artists, beading and more. Bring your current art project with you to work on during the open studio time. Pay what can; $5/suggested. Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, 650 Church St, Ste 118, Detroit. MakersNShakers.org.

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Medicinal Herbs Class – Thursdays, Feb 6-Mar 26. 6-8pm. Herbs have been used as medicine for millennia. In this beginners class learn about the history of herbs including which are the best herbs to use, how they are prepared and where to find them. Class ideal for those who are new to herbs or have done some self-study and want to learn and apply them for themselves and their loved ones safely and effectively. $295. Wholistic Training Institute, 20950 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-538-5433. WholisticTrainingInstitute.com. Tremendous Turmeric – 6:30pm. Learn how to cook with fresh turmeric root. Free. Better Health Market, 44427 Ann Arbor Rd Ste E, Plymouth. TheBetterHealthStore.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 A Time to Help the Senate Theater – Feb 8-9. Volunteers will be sprucing up the iconic Senate Theater, home of the nonprofit Detroit Theater Organ Society. Please bring cleaning supplies if you them. Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit. 313-894-0850. Must register: SenateTheater.com.

Matthew Reed’s Let’s Play Church Stage Play – Feb 1-2. 7-10pm. Joseph Jenkins, the son of Grandpa Jenkins, convinces a church that he is called by God to Pastor only to find out that the jokes on him. Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit. 313894-0850. More info: SenateTheater.com.

Michigan Business Coffee Networking – 8:3010am. Join us to have coffee, meet others in the community, business professionals. The event is free to attend we just ask that you purchase a drink. All food and drink 25% off, just mention you’re there for the event. Just Love Coffee Café, 49453 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Charter Township. Tinyurl.com/yy9wywwa.

Tremendous Turmeric – 12pm. Learn how to cook with fresh turmeric root. Free. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River Ave, Novi. TheBetter HealthStore.com. Michigan Made Market or Hemp Happening – 8am-1pm. Free. Royal Oak Farmers’ Market, 316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak. More info: MIGreenTeam.com. Silents at the Senate: The Man Who Laughs – 8-11pm. The film that inspired the character of Batman’s arch-nemesis, the Joker, with live accompaniment by Red Wings organist Lance Luce on the Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Organ. Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit. 313-894-0850. More info: SenateTheater.com.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Create a Vision Board, Create Your Future – 6-9pm. Plan your goals through the intuitive medium of images. Materials provided, you may also bring your own. $11 + $5 materials fee. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor. 734358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Secrets of Heart Health – 12pm. Presented by Joel Kahn, MD, FACC. Learn what habits promote a long and happy life and what you can do starting today to extend your life. Free. Better Health Market, 2053 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills. TheBetterHealthStore.com. Massage Techniques for Two – 1-2:30pm. Couples are invited to join a veteran Licensed Massage Therapist to learn the techniques to give a massage like a pro. $50 per couple. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Northville Coffee & Networking – 8:30-10am. Join us to have coffee, meet others in the community and business professionals. Free. Amity Coworking, 235 E Main St, Ste 105B, Northville. Tinyurl.com/yy9wywwa.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Elmwood Cemetery Walk – 9-11am. This is one in a series of walks to explore the birds, unique landmarks, and history of this beautiful 86-acre cemetery, among the top “must-see” historic sites in Detroit. Great for beginning birders, young birders, or anyone just trying to get outside and explore a new part of the city. Free. 1200 Elmwood St, Detroit. Register: DetroitAudubon.org.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Wireless Technology Information Session – 6:308:30pm. With Irene Melabiotis, PhD-Ed. Will discuss what the scientific research literature tells us about the biological impacts of exposure to RFM radiation, as well as safe practices for using wireless technology and what you can do today to decrease your and your family’s exposure to RFM (radio frequency microwave) radiation. Free. Robert and Janet Bennett Civic Center Library, Meeting Rm A, 32777 Five Mile, Livonia. Livonia.libcal.com/event/6239016.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Artist Club Open Studio – 3-5pm. Open to all types of visual artists and crafters such as fiber arts (knitting, crochet, embroidery), scrap booking, painters, sketch artists, beading and more. Bring your current art project with you to work on during the open studio time. Pay what can; $5/suggested. Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, 650 Church St, Ste 118, Detroit. MakersNShakers.org. Dreams, Signs and Intuition by Eckankar – 7-8pm. Learn the language of Holy Spirit and how to verify and enhance your intuition, work with signs, and interpret your dreams. All welcome. Free. Eckankar, 320 E 4th St, Royal Oak. 248-546-9224. Eck-MI.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 An Herbal Weekend on Herbs and Preparation – Feb 29-Mar 1. Course ideal for those who have some familiarity with herbs and want to learn more. Will cover the historic safe and effective uses of herbs with particular attention to herbs that you can put to use right away. Will also address preparation methods and the different application methods of herbs such as teas, tinctures and ointments. $295. Wholistic Training Institute, 20950 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-538-5433. WholisticTrainingInstitute.com. Winter River Nature Walk – 9-11am. Join Detroit RiverFront Conservancy and Detroit Audubon for a walk where we’ll learn all about the birds that call the Detroit Riverfront home, even in the winter. Free. Cullen Plaza, 1340 Atwater St, Detroit. More info & to register: DetroitAudubon.org.

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Sunday Service – 10am. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. UnityOfLivonia.org.

Chair Yoga – 10am. With Holy Yoga Detroit. Free. Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood, Ste 213, Detroit. 313-437-1549. DurfeeIS.org.

ECK Light and Sound Service –10-11am. 2nd Sun. Dominican Center at Marywood, Lower Level, 2025 E Fulton St, Rm 4, Grand Rapids. 248-546-9224. Eck-Mi.org. Dance Meditation Technique – 10am-12pm. This 90-min, un-choreographed, whole-being workout is a drug-free, scientific technique and art for transforming tension into creativity. $10. Detroit Kung Fu Academy, 1353 Division, Ste 3E, Detroit. 248-910-3351. DanceMT.com.

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Detroit Waldorf School Spring Open House – 10am-1pm. Tour this historic Albert Kahn building, view student artwork, chat with teachers and parents, play on the grounds and try a sample Parent-Child class. Detroit Waldorf School, 2555 Burns St, Detroit. 313-822-0300. DetroitWaldorf.org/events.

SUNDAY, MAY 3 Spiritual Keys to a Happier Life by Eckankar – 9am-5pm. Experience inner adventure and growth. Realize a deeper sense of spiritual truth and joy. Learn the sacred word HU to be closer to God. Keynote: Rodney Jones. Youth program available. All welcome. Free. Embassy Suites, 19525 Victor Pkwy, Livonia. 248-546-9224. Eck-MI.org.

Parent-to-Parent Support Group – 12-1:30pm. 3rd Tues. Also 6-7:30, 4th Thurs. For parents and caregivers of children, adolescents and young adults. An open, welcoming group providing dialogue and peer support. Free. The Children’s Center, 90 Selden, Detroit. TheChildrensCenter.com.

Cooking Matters – 10:30am-12pm. Help end childhood hunger by inspiring families to make healthy and affordable food choices. Program to teach parents and caregivers with limited food budgets to shop for and cook healthy meals. Free. Brilliant Detroit Cody Rouge, 7425 Fielding St, Detroit. RSVP: 313-406-3275.

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Family Yoga – 11am-12pm. With Holy Yoga Detroit. All ages welcome. Free. Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood, Ste 213, Detroit. 313437-1549. DurfeeIS.org.

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Secrets of Heart Health – 12pm. Presented by Joel Kahn, MD, FACC. Learn what habits promote a long and happy life and what you can do starting today to extend your life. Free. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River Ave, Novi. TheBetterHealthStore.com.

Healthy Home & Living Expo – 8am-1pm. Expo celebrates healthy living and highlight the commitment of local businesses and community organizations to a healthier world. Offers a wide variety of exhibits, entertainment and education. Free. Royal Oak Farmers’ Market, 316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak. More info: MIGreenTeam.com.

Therapeutic Yoga – 10am. All levels. Perfect for those with back problems, healing injuries, inflexibility, weak abs or back muscles, stress, fatigue, overweight, depression and arthritic conditions. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org.

Slow Flow Yoga – 11:30am. All-level practice offering an enjoyable balance between movement and stillness that encourages deeper feelings of calm, stress release and relaxation. A blend of guided flowing sequence of postures. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org.

monday Sunrise Flow – 7-7:45am. Gentle vinyasa that intentionally opens and challenges the sometimes sleepy and stiff morning body. Citizen Yoga Studio, 1224 Library St, Detroit. 313-502-5450. CitizenYogaStudio.com. Let’s Meditate Detroit: Free Guided Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we generally sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly and spontaneously. As such no asanas (exercises) are required, no mat or special clothing. Campbell Library, 8733 Vernor Hwy, Detroit. 315-390-0278. DetroitPublicLibrary.org. Yoga with Jane – 7-8pm. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. UnityOfLivonia.org.

ArtBlock Yoga – 6-7pm. Last Wed. Free yoga in the new art-infused space, ArtBlock. 1411 Holden St, Detroit. 313-871-4000 x 3. Tinyurl.com/y4xksa7g. The Sound of Soul: Experience Singing HU – 7-8pm. 3rd Wed. Dominican Center at Marywood, Lower Level, 2025 E Fulton St, Rm 4, Grand Rapids. 248-546-9224. Eck-Mi.org.

thursday Better Backs Yoga – 12pm. All levels. We explore different variations and styles of classic hatha yoga postures. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org. Parent-to-Parent Support Group – 6-7:30pm, 4th Thurs. For parents and caregivers of children, adolescents and young adults. An open, welcoming group providing dialogue and peer support. Free. The Children’s Center, 90 Selden, Detroit. TheChildrensCenter.com. Wellness Workouts – 6:30pm. Customized fitness programs adaptable for all fitness abilities including body weight, core strengthening, cardio conditioning, HITT and exercise ball lead. Targets upper and lower body issues, create muscle balance and help

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increase energy. $10; first class free. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com. Gong Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Gong meditation/ sound therapy is a unique type of sound practice that involves using therapeutic gong sounds and vibrations to bring about healing, insight, relaxation, stress and tension relief and so much more. $20. Bloom Transformation Center, 227 Iron St, Ste 122, Detroit. Tinyurl.com/y68tbup8. Heartfulness Meditation – 7-8pm. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. UnityOfLivonia.org. The Sound of Soul: Experience Singing HU – 7-8pm. Eckankar, 320 E 4th St, Royal Oak. Eck-Mi.org.

friday Blend – 7-7:45am. Combines the flow of vinyasa with the guided challenge of slow burn. The pace of this class moves from some self-guided warm-ups into long-held postures that slow the body, focus the mind, and work toward a well-earned savasana. Citizen Yoga Studio, 1224 Library St, Detroit. 313502-5450. CitizenYogaStudio.com. Candlelight Yin Yoga – 6pm. With Rae Golematis. A slow-paced, meditative yoga practice, where postures are held longer than in most other yoga traditions. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org.

saturday Royal Oak Farmers’ Market – 7am-1pm. Year round. Royal Oak Farmers’ Market, 316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak. romi.gov. Saturday in the Park – 9am-3:30pm. Six miles of Hines Dr will be closed from Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive for the public of all ages to enjoy running, walking, skating or cycling safely on a traffic free road. Free. Parking available at Nankin Mills & Helms Haven Park. Hines Park, 33275 Edward Hines Dr, Westland. 734-261-1990. WayneCounty.com. Yoga in the Gardens – 9:30-10:30am. Rejuvenate mind, body and spirit through easy yoga moves guided by instructor Connie Fedel of Taylor Yoga. All levels welcome. $10. Taylor Conservatory, 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. 888-383-4108. TaylorConservatory.org. Fight + Surrender (Cardio + Yoga) – 11am-12pm. With Holy Yoga Detroit. Free. Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood, Ste 213, Detroit. 313437-1549. DurfeeIS.org. Posture & Movement – 12pm. Every other Sat. Learn hands-on with Hannah. Strengthening of posture daily functions, proper movement patterns with daily activities & workouts to prevent injury. Proper breathing. Ergonomics of sitting, standing, lifting/bending and work stations to prevent injuries during your day or during sports. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com. Optimal Health & Healing – 12pm.Every other Sat. What does your nervous system have to do with health & immunity? Learn how to take your health to the next level naturally with Dr. Elizabeth Sisk. Free. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com.

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ALICE HUANG’S NATURAL CHINESE THERAPIES

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CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS KARL WELLNESS CENTER & CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

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WELLNESS CENTER OF PLYMOUTH Dr. Elizabeth Sisk, DC 1075 Ann Arbor Road W, Plymouth 734-454-5600

The Wellness Center of Plymouth provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to health and wellness. The cornerstone of health is balanced body systems, and our 5 pillars – Chiropractic Care, Laser Therapy, Massage, Weight Loss and Nutrition – work together to bring your body into an optimal state of balance. Reclaim life and vitality by eliminating pain, disease and stress. See ad, page 13.

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE AMERICAN REGENERATIVE CLINIC 31000 Telegraph Rd., Suite 140 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 248-876-4242 AmericanRegen.com

Functional Medicine is a personalized, systems-oriented model that empowers patients and practitioners to achieve the highest expression of health by working in collaboration to address the underlying causes of disease. See ads, pages 17 and 19.

Holistic caring team of chiropractic doctors will help you return to health through gentle chiropractic, nutrition, weight loss/detoxification programs, natural hormone balancing/pain management, whole-food supplements, homeopathic/herbal remedies, allergy elimination techniques, applied kinesiology, Zyto bio-communication technology and advanced healing modalities including Erchonia’s newest cold laser and pulsed electro-magnetic field therapy (PEMF).

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HOLISTIC HEALING DETROIT WHOLISTIC CENTER Dr. Jesse Brown, ND 20944 Grand River Ave, Detroit 313-538-5433 DetroitWholisticCenter.com

Wholistic health services, colon hydrotherapy, reflexology, massage, body wraps, iridology, aqua-chi footbaths and consultations in nutrition and wellness. Colon-cleansing herbal products such as Turkey Rhubarb herbal combination formula and Reneu’ by First Fitness. Lose weight wholistically, relieve constipation and bloating, improve your energy and skin and more. See ad, page 21.

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS MICHIGAN FOR VACCINE CHOICE

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Kristi Holmes, Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist 689 N Mill St, Ste #103, Plymouth 248-872-3042 (Call or Text) From head to toe, anxiety to vertigo, reflexology can help. Reflexology is a science, acknowledged by the National Institute of Health, based on the principle that there are reflexes in the hands and the feet that correspond with every gland, organ and part of the body. I received my initial Certification in hands and feet from Branch Reflexology Institute before going on to receive my National Board Certification. I am privileged to work with a variety of clients—men, women and children of all ages and the results I see from reflexology both personally and professionally continue to amaze me.

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE AMERICAN REGENERATIVE CLINIC 31000 Telegraph Rd., Suite 140 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 248-876-4242 AmericanRegen.com

Dr. Andrey uses Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, Prolotherapy and Ten Pass Ozone Therapy to restore the body’s function, heal damaged tissues. He successfully performs innovative aesthetic procedures to return patients youth without surgery. See ads, pages 17 and 19.

RETREAT CENTERS SONG OF THE MORNING YOGA RETREAT CENTER 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd, Vanderbilt 989-983-4107 Office@SongOfTheMorning.org SongOfTheMorning.org

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