24 minute read
KIBBLE QUANDARY
Kibble Quandary A Fresh Look at Pet Food
by Julie Peterson E ating healthy is a family affair, and that includes the family pet. However, what works for humans may be less than optimal for Fluffy or Fido, as each requires a species-specific, nutritionally balanced regimen. Most pet parents opt for commercial dog or cat food that comes in a bag or a can, but many are beginning to consider more natural options. “Kibble is often the most economical way to feed your pet. But its processed state makes it the least optimal,” says Angie Krause, DVM, at Boulder Holistic Vet, in Colorado.
Canned food is also heavily processed and potentially toxic. In 2017, Clean Label Project, a nonprofit testing laboratory, completed a study of 1,084 pet food products, screening them for more than 130 toxins and contaminants linked to cancer and other conditions. Results showed cadmium, a heavy metal, in 94 percent of the products, along with arsenic and lead. Contaminants aren’t the only concern. “Up to 50 percent of commercial foods are composed of meat meal and byproducts,” says Armaiti May, DVM, owner of Dr. May’s Veterinary House Calls, in Los Angeles. These can include meat from dead, dying, diseased or disabled animals, and even rendered dogs and cats from animal shelters, says May. “We are seeing more cancer, neurologic conditions and kidney disease, and there is evidence that the increase in these diseases may be due to harmful ingredients in commercial, meat-based foods.”
Healthy Alternative Diets Owners that switch from commercial foods report their animals display thicker coats, brighter eyes and greater energy. However, dogs and cats require specific ranges of vitamins, minerals, fats and carbohydrates, so it’s important to ensure that nutritional needs are met and a healthy balance is maintained.
n Home-Cooked Pet food recalls have prompted some families to start cooking for their charges, but it’s not as simple as sharing the family dinner. “There are online calculators that can help you create and balance recipes for dogs and cats. Balancing a
PURE PASTURES
Local Farm Fresh Fare / Michigan Made Products — Your One-Stop Shop for Healthy Meats & More! Visit PurePasturesMI.com for More Info —
• Beef • Pork • Chicken • Turkey • Buffalo • Lamb • Venison • Rabbit • Duck • Elk • Pastured, Non-GMO Eggs • Great Lakes Fish • Local Honey & Maple Syrup • Paleo-Friendly/Gluten-Free Selections • Organic, Grass-Fed Dairy Products • Large Cheese Selection • Beef, Chicken & Buffalo Bones for all your Bone Broth Needs • Wild-Caught Scallops & Shrimp, Flounder & Cod, Salmon (Sockeye, Coho & Chinook). • No Gill Nets • No Farmed Fish Local, Free Range, Pasture Raised, and Grass Fed Offerings, Including:
diet can be tedious and often requires added supplements,” says Krause.
Seeing a four-legged friend thrive was worth the extra time and cost for Yvonnda Stamp-Agent, a homemaker from Rockvale, Tennessee. Emma, a schnauzer mix, suffered from itchy skin, anal gland leakage, kidney crystals, vomiting and other problems. “We switched to home-cooked wild salmon and flounder protein with fresh organic vegetables and fruits, along with vitamin and mineral supplementation.” Emma recovered and is now an energetic 5-year-old.
n Raw The biologically appropriate raw food (BARF) diet, as described at BarfWorld.com, contains raw meats, vegetables and cooked grains and legumes. Proponents say it improves health from tooth to tail. “Buddha, my orange tabby, is 22 and no longer has an issue with hairballs,” says Kim Bolin, a Reno, Nevada real estate agent, who has fed raw for three years. Stephanie Krause, in Keego Harbor, Michigan, says her three dogs are more relaxed, probably from the time and effort needed to eat large bones—and they haven’t needed a teeth cleaning since going raw. “After eating raw bones, there was plaque laying all over the floor.”
The BARF diet can be homemade, although most choose prepared frozen or freeze-dried products to ensure nutrient balance or to avoid handling raw meats. Angie Krause says the diet is controversial, largely due to human health risks from pathogenic bacteria.
n Vegan and Vegetarian For ethical and environmental reasons, homemade or pre-made, plant-based diets for companion animals are becoming more nary Medical Association suggests that plant-based diets, possibly supplemented with vitamins B 12 and D and some amino acids, can meet nutrition requirements of dogs.
“Dogs are omnivores, and can thrive on balanced, complete, plant-based diets.
Helpful Resources Report cards regarding toxicity for dog and cat food brands: CleanLabelProject.org/pet-food. Raw, vegan or otherwise, sign up for dog and cat food recall alerts via email: DogFoodAdvisor.com. Definitions of common ingredients in pet food: Tinyurl.com/PetFoodIngredientDefinitions. Recommended reading from the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association includes Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets, Second Edition, by Patricia Schenck, and Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats, Fourth Edition, by Richard H. Pitcairn, DVM. Scientific literature, published articles and biographies of dogs living on a plant-based diet: PlantBased.dog.
popular. “If the 163 million dogs and cats in the U.S. were their own country, it would be the fifth-largest meat-eating country on the planet,” says May.
Cats cannot survive without meat, which provides the high protein, amino acids and other nutrients their bodies require. However, a 2018 study published in the Journal of the American VeteriThey have nutrient requirements, not ingredient requirements,” says May. Pet diets aren’t an all-or-nothing choice, says Angie Krause. “Eventually, my patient will always reveal what works for them. Listen to your pet’s body.”
Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin. Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.
Is Your Pet Suffering from Chronic... Is Your Pet Suffering from Chronic...
• Allergy & Skin Disease • Vomiting and/or Diarrhea • Arthritis • Behavior Problems • Advancing Age Problems • Urinary Tract Infections Functional medicine may be the key to restoring your pet’s health. It combines science with alternative medicine to uncover the root causes of chronic disease.
John B. Smith, D.V.M. Office Hours by appointment www.dogdoctor.us
(734) 213-7447
NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 12th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Email Publisher@HealthyLivingMichigan.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls or faxes, please. Or visit HealthyLivingMichigan.com to submit online.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 2020 Climate Leadership Conference – Mar 4-6. Conference brings together forward-thinking leaders from business, government, academia and the non-profit community to explore energy and climate solutions and opportunities, and to showcase climate leadership. The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, 1114 Washington Blvd, Detroit. More info: usgbc.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7 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. Get Planted! Introduction to a Whole Foods, PlantBased Diet – 10am-12pm. Monthly class features The Black Health Academy founder and certified plant-based nutritionist, Lisa A. Smith, who’ll teach the fundamentals of transitioning to a whole foods, plant-based lifestyle. Free. Living Balanced Wellness Studio, The Elevator Building Ste 110, 1938 Franklin St, Detroit. Tinyurl.com/w28dmna. Detoxification and Weight Loss – 12pm. Learn how to lose weight the healthy way. Learn why toxins get stored in fats and keep you from losing weight. Learn where toxins come from and how to detox without “re-toxing” your body. Free. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River Ave, Novi. TheBetterHealthStore.com. Owl Prowl on Grosse Ile – 7-10pm. Great Horned Owls will have been nesting since early Feb, Barred Owls will just be beginning, and Screech Owls will be getting ready to nest. Since they are defending territories, playing an owl tape or imitating their calls will likely bring them in where we can see them by lantern light. St James Episcopal Church, 25150 E River Rd, Grosse Ile Township. To register: DetroitAudubon.org. King Kong – 8-11pm. The Senate Theater and the Detroit Theater Organ Society present a screening of Merian C. Cooper and Ernest Schoedsackʼs classic monster movie King Kong (1933), the original film that inspired generations of monster movies. Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit. 313-894-0850. More info: SenateTheater.com.
MONDAY, MARCH 9 USGBC Detroit 2020 Q1 General Circle Meeting – 5:30-7pm. Find out what USGBC Detroit is doing in and around Motown to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated. Free. Ferndale Electric Company, 915 E Drayton St, Ferndale. Tinyurl.com/ut4ctw6. THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Tofu: The Versatile Food – 6:30pm. Learn from Chef Val all about tofu, what type to use, how to season it properly, and the best way to cook tofu to create a delicious meal. Learn how to make Tofu Bok Choy Vegetable Medley Stir Fry. Free. Better Health Market, 44427 Ann Arbor Rd Ste E, Plymouth. TheBetterHealthStore.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 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.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FRIDAY, MAY 1
SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Growing Great Gardens 2020 – 8am-4pm. Wayne County Community College Downriver, 21000 Northline Rd, Taylor. To register: Taylor Conservatory.org. Tofu: The Versatile Food – 12pm. Learn from Chef Val all about tofu, what type to use, how to season it properly, and the best way to cook tofu to create a delicious meal. Learn how to make Tofu Bok Choy Vegetable Medley Stir Fry. Free. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River Ave, Novi. TheBetterHealthStore.com. Aura Magic – 6-9pm. Presented by Astral Matter. A fashion play experience. An artistic interactive clothing brand made from Astral Matter art fabric creating an aura of magic around the being wearing it. Featuring creations by Stein the Designer. Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit. 313-894-0850. More info: SenateTheater.com.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Hemp Derived CBD: Just the Facts – 6:30pm. Learn about your endocannabinoid system (ECS), and how crucial it is to maintaining your day-to-day health. Free. Better Health Market, 17696 W 13 Mile Rd, Beverly Hills. TheBetterHealthStore.com.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Medicinal Herbs Class: Intermediate – Wednesdays, Mar 18-May 6. 6-8pm. Class ideal for those who have taken the first-level class or have some background and/or experience with herbs and their safe and effective usages. Gain more understandingof a wider variety of herbs and their historicaluse for a different conditions and preparation methods. $295. Wholistic Training Institute, 20950 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-538-5433. WholisticTrainingInstitute.com.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Medicinal Herbs Class – Thursdays, Mar 19-May 7. 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.
SATURDAY, MARCH 21 An Herbal Weekend on Herbs and Preparation – Mar 21-22. 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. WholisticTraining Institute.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. Silents at the Senate: Metropolis (1927) – 8-11pm. Join us for Frtiz Lang’s German expressionist sci-fi classic, accompanied by Scott Smith on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ. Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit. 313-894-0850. More info: Senate Theater.com.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 Life After Death by Eckankar – 7-8pm. What happens when we die? What are Near-Death experiences? What is meant by “Dying Daily?” Can we visit the “other side” before we physically die? Do animals go to heaven? Eckankar, 320 E 4th St, Royal Oak. 248-546-9224. Eck-MI.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 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. 10 Day Weight-Loss Cleanse Program for weight loss and health– 10am-2pm. Presentation by Dr. Jesse R. Brown ND and Dr. Peggy Richardson MD of First Fitness Nutrition. Free to guests of Dr. Brown. Doubletree Hotel, 5801 Southfield Rd. Detroit. Call 313-538-5433 or 248-398-5700.
SAT. & SUN., MARCH 28 & 29
8th Annual Spring Enlightened Soul Expo – Sat. 10am6pm, Sun. 11am-6pm. Largest indoor holistic-psychic event in Michigan. Over 150 booths with readings, energy work & holistic products. Free presentations, free parking. Admission: $11 daily, $16 weekend, student/ child rates. New spring location: Saline Middle School. 734-358-0218. EnlightenedSoulExpo.com.
PLAN AHEAD
FRIDAY, APRIL 3 5th Annual Detroit International Festival of Animation – Apr 3-4. Showcases a great diversity of animations from local and international animators and filmmakers. Features approximately 90 mins of animated shorts ranging from experimental to quirky as well as more sophisticated mini-features. Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit. 313-894-0850. More info: SenateTheater.com.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
SUNDAY, MAY 3
SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Tree Planting at Walter Meyers Nursery – 9am1pm. Two years into our nursery project out at Walter Meyers Nursery, it’s time to replace any trees lost to flooding, damage and natural attrition. Walter Meyers Nursery, 14279 Outer Dr W, Detroit. To register: GreeningOfDetroit.com. Get Planted! Introduction to a Whole Foods, PlantBased Diet – 10am-12pm. Monthly class features The Black Health Academy founder and certified plant-based nutritionist, Lisa A. Smith, who’ll teach the fundamentals of transitioning to a whole foods, plant-based lifestyle. Free. Living Balanced Wellness Studio, The Elevator Building Ste 110, 1938 Franklin St, Detroit. Tinyurl.com/w28dmna.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17 Exploring the Beauty of Home Funerals and Green Burial– 10am-12pm. A workshop with Merilynne Rush of Life Span Doulas. Free and open to the public. Part of the Sacred Gateways Conference at the Detroit Waldorf School, 2555 Burns Ave, Detroit, 313-822-0300. DetroitWaldorf.org/events.
sunday
Sunday Service – 10am. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. UnityOfLivonia.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. 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.
tuesday
Chair Yoga – 10am. With Holy Yoga Detroit. Free. Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood, Ste 213, Detroit. 313-437-1549. DurfeeIS.org. 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. Family Yoga – 11am-12pm. With Holy Yoga Detroit. All ages welcome. Free. Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood, Ste 213, Detroit. 313- 437-1549. DurfeeIS.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.
wednesday
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. 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
Tai Chi Easy/Qigong – 10-11am. Learn simple mind/body practices to reduce stress and enhance health. $5/class suggested donation. First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, 600 N Brady, Dearborn. Erin: 313-429-3214. ReduceYourStressNow.com. 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. The ChildrensCenter.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 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. Sound of Soul by Eckankar – 7-8pm. HU is a sacred word to draw Soul closer to God bringing wisdom and awareness. Enhances any faith. Free. Eckankar, 320 E 4th St, Royal Oak. 248-546-9224. Eck-MI.org. The Sound of Soul: Experience SingingHU – 7-8pm. Eckankar, 320 E 4th St, Royal Oak. Eck-Mi.org.
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. 313- 502-5450. CitizenYogaStudio.com. Integrated Healing at The Shack – 10am-7pm. Receive reiki energy work, chiropractic care, assisted stretch and breath, talk therapy and more. Direct holistic healing and intuitive counsel consultations available. Cost varies. Psychedelic Healing Shack & Vegetarian Cafe, 18700 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-2247. AKHealingArts.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. 313- 437-1549. 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. Detroit Reiki Share – 6-8pm. 4th & 5th Sat. Join Dr. Zeefor an evening of focused intention on healing and connecting with others. A reiki share is a sacred space where practitioners and attendees each have a turn practicing in giving and receiving energy. Everyone welcome. $20 donation. Psychedelic Healing Shack & Vegetarian Cafe, 18700 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-2247. AKHealingArts.com.
Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@HealthyLivingMichigan.com.
ACUPUNCTURE
LIVONIA ACUPUNCTURE LUCKY AARON LI, R.AC. 36616 Plymouth Rd, Livonia 734-469-9149 Contact@LivoniaAcupuncture.com LivoniaAcu.com
With a B.A. from University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and a certification in acupuncture from The China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing, Lucky Aaron Li received the teaching from China's leading acupuncturist Dr. Hu Guang, the primary researcher of Tungs' Extraordinary Points: stress, allergies, sinus congestion, depression, infertility, asthma, trouble sleeping, irritable bowel, smoking cessation, fatigue, headaches, migraines, and chronic pains including, but not limited to; feelings of numbing, tingling, burning, cold, hallow, stingy in any skeletal-muscular area of body, and many more ailments. Imagine feeling lighter, energetic and motivated. Wake up refreshed, with a smile on your face and joy in your Heart! We help you become the best you possible with acupuncture!
ALICE HUANG’S NATURAL CHINESE THERAPIES 2939 1st St • Wyandotte • 734-324-1168 1311 N. Main St • Clawson • 248-278-6081 AliceHuangs.com
Alternative and holistic healing specializing in natural chinese therapies: acupuncture, massage, cupping, DDS therapy, colon hydrotherapy, foot detox and more. Multiple locations to better serve you. Make an appointment today. See ad, page 3.
CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS
KARL WELLNESS CENTER & CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Dr. William H. Karl, DC, Certified Wellness Doctor Dr. Jacob H. Karl, DC, Applied Kinesiologist 30935 Ann Arbor Trl, Westland 734-425-8220 • KarlWellnessCenter.com
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). 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 15.
EDUCATION
WHOLISTIC TRAINING INSTITUTE 20954 Grand River Ave, Detroit 313-255-6155 WholisticTrainingInstitute.com WTI Discover a Healer in You. Make a Healthy Living and Better the Life of Others. State of Michigan-licensed school offering professional certifications for the following alternative health practices: naturopathy, homeopathy, herbology, reflexology, colon hydrotherapy, iridology and many more. Find us on Facebook! Twitter: @WholisticGuru. See ad, page 20.
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 19 and 22.
THE BETTER HEALTH STORES Locations: Dearborn • Plymouth • Novi • Livonia • Ann Arbor • Sterling Heights • Belleville • Southgate • Shelby Charter Twp • Lansing • Grosse Pointe Woods • Beverly Hills • Bloomfield Twp • Windsor, ON, Canada TheBetterHealthStore.com
Vitamins, supplements, organic and natural foods. For more information: See ad, page 5.
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 20.
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
MICHIGAN FOR VACCINE CHOICE P.O. Box 1121 Troy, MI 48099-1121 Info@MichiganVaccineChoice.org MichganVaccineChoice.org Facebook.com/MichiganForVaccineChoice Twitter.com/MI4VaxChoice Voice: 586-447-2418 • Fax: 586-323-4287
Michigan for Vaccine Choice is a n o n p r o f i t 501(c)3 organization dedicated to protecting, informing, educating, advocating and supporting parents' and families' vaccine choice rights.
UNIVERSAL ENERGY HEALING & MASSAGE THERAPY FOR WOMEN Christine Bridges 580 Forest Ave., Suite 3C, Plymouth ChristineBridges2@Comcast.net ChristineBridges2.wixsite.com/website 734-934-7271 By appointment only
Psychic medical intuitive healer with “X-ray vision hands”. Clients that may benefit from her work, includes anyone suffering from an “itis” (arthritis, colitis, etc.), old injuries, anxiety, depression, panic, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADD, ADHD, autism, OCD, sleep concerns, overly stressed, inability to conceive, or miscarriages, babies, unexplained weight-gain or loss, inability to quit (smoking, drinking, abusing yourself), chronic fatigue, energy maintenance for balance, chronic diseases, including cancer and autoimmune disorders. See ad on page 8.
REFLEXOLOGY R3 REFLEXOLOGY (RELIEVE, RELEASE, RESTORE) 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. RETREAT CENTERS
SONG OF THE MORNING YOGA RETREAT CENTER 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd, Vanderbilt 989-983-4107 Office@SongOfTheMorning.org SongOfTheMorning.org
Find spiritual refreshment amongst 800 acres of natural beauty for your own personal retreat or participate in workshops, yoga classes, meditations or Sunday Service. Accommodations and gourmet vegetarian meals available.
SPIRITUALITY
SACRED SEXUALITY WITH LESLIE BLACKBURN 313-269-6719 LeslieBlackburn.com
Offering speaking engagements (including keynote addresses), private sessions, classes, online live webinars, radio shows, video casts and more. Leslie speaks from a place of joy, wisdom and giggles! Leslie, MS, is a Sacred Sexual Healer and Transformational Guide—a leading educator and coach of sacred sexuality and tantra in the U.S. See website and send email to learn more.
TAI CHI/QIGONG
ERIN REAS 313-429-3214 Erin@ErinReas.com ReduceYourStressNow.com
Tai Chi Easy can help you manage stress and pain, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, mood and balance. Classes and private lessons are available.
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 19 and 22.
WEIGHT LOSS
ELLEN M LAZAR, DC 248-924-2413 ReWellElle@comcast.net NorthBridgeChiropractic.com
Modern and traditional chiropractic and science-based nutrition. Confidential, extensive blood panels and lab testing. Determine scientific nutritional support for your health issues, privately. No insurance notification. ChiroThin weight-loss provider.
AT HOME TESTING, FOR A HEALTHIER YOU. Convenient, confidential and accurate health testing for women and men with online results in a matter of days.
Order the right test for you.
We have a wide range of tests to cover your health needs. Order with next day delivery and avoid sitting in a doctor's office or clinic
Collect your sample.
Activate your test and collect your sample in the morning. Return your sample on the same day, using the prepaid shipping label provided.
Confidence.
Once your sample arrives in the laboratory, confidential results will be available from your secure online account within 2 to 5 days.
