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Contents 14 YOUTHS STEP UP TO

THE GLOBAL CHALLENGE

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Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet

18 DONNA KARAN

on Fashioning Healthful Change

20 MULTIFACETED CHIROPRACTIC

Integrative Approaches Enhance Healing

22 REBOOTING LIBIDO

Exercise Rekindles Desire

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24 ‘LESS MEAT’

GOES MAINSTREAM

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28 THE RISE OF

BLUE ZONES IN AMERICA Places that Encourage Healthy Living

30 HEALING OUR KIDS

Reversing a Rising Tide of Chronic Conditions

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Earth’s Memorial to a Pet’s Passing

DEPARTMENTS 5 news briefs 6 eco tip 7 community spotlight 8 health briefs 10 global briefs 12 chiro news 18 wise words 20 healing ways

22 fit body 24 conscious

eating 27 inspiration 28 green living 30 healthy kids 32 natural pet 34 calendar 35 classifieds 38 resource guide October 2018

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Game Changers

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am inspired this month by Linda Sechrist’s article about the youth who have stepped up to bring about change in the world. How valuable it is for young people to launch into the fray before life intercepts with its fearful whispers that bringing about change is difficult and tackling an enormous project is a grueling challenge. It seems that the older we get, the more daunting it is to strike out and endeavor to make a difference. Have we reached a point when our days are so dictated by life’s busyness that we’re too overwhelmed to even contemplate change? But what if we started small? I’ve always felt that if we all just begin at home, in our own back yard, then amazing changes can occur. If we lead by example, there’s always a chance for the domino effect within our sphere of influence. Our friends and neighbors may witness our efforts and be motivated to grab the proverbial baton, beginning their own pursuit for change.

We all know people who we admire—that always seem to do the right thing no matter what. They recycle everything, never put anything toxic on their yard, never purchase bottled water, volunteer for park cleanup days and earth week, and they only adopt their pets from rescue shelters. They always seem to be on the front lines of healthy initiatives. We admire them and look to them for inspiration.

As humans, we certainly aren’t perfect. Even those who we want to pattern our lives after probably aren’t always doing the right thing, every time. This is where perseverance and integrity comes into play. If we keep trying, and do the best we can as much as we can, it will make a difference. Yes, we will make a difference!

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Award-Winning Children’s Series Set to Release Third Book

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he Adventures of Energy Annie, the award-winning series for children, is set to release the third book, The Importance of Integrity, in October. This series introduces children to the subtle world of energy, as well as learning the importance of virtues through life lessons. Published by Ama Deus Energy Press, this series is written by Elizabeth Cosmos and illustrated by K. Henriott-Jauw. As in the first two books, there are activities included to promote parent and children interaction. These stories are fabulous gifts for children ages 6-9 and are available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and local bookstores. Come Join Annie! See ad page 40.

Burcon Chiropractic Celebrates 19 Years of Service

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urcon Chiropractic is celebrating their 19th Anniversary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., October 19, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 20, at their location in Grand Rapids.

Come meet the doctors, get a complimentary spinal exam or become a new practice member. Gifts, refreshments and entertainment for all. Half of the proceeds are being donated to the Upper Cervical Advocates, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to expanding upper cervical care and research around the world. Dr. Burcon was elected the president after James Tomasi, author of What Time Tuesday?, recently retired. Stop in and get a free copy.

Dr. Michael T. Burcon, B.Ph., D.C. and the Burcon Chiropractic team wishes to welcome associate Dr. Alex Wolfe, D.C. to their team. After graduating from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Pre-Med, Dr. Wolfe attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. Dr. Wolfe was selected to participate in a Department of Defense internship program at Naval Air Station Lemoore in central California. During his time there, Dr. Wolfe worked with the nation’s finest, providing chiropractic care to naval aviators and support crew. Dr. Wolfe graduated Magna Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic and was the recipient of the Virgil V. Strang Philosophy Award, an honor bestowed upon a single individual of each graduating class, demonstrating passion and commitment to chiropractic philosophy. While at Palmer and in the time since his graduation, Dr. Wolfe studied the Blair Upper Cervical technique extensively. As a recipient of the Beatrice Blair Scholarship, Dr. Wolfe has been recognized by the Blair Upper Cervical Society as a committed and skilled student of the Blair technique.

Location: 3501 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. SE, Unit 252 in Grand Rapids. For more information or to book an appointment, call 616.575.9990 or email DrBurcon@Yahoo.com. See ad page 21.

2nd Annual Healing Body Mind & Spirit Expo

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he second annual Healing Body Mind & Spirit Expo will be held at the DeltaPlex/Hillside Hall, 2500 Turner Ave, Grand Rapids, on Saturday Nov. 3rd from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 4th 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Many talented mediums, intuitive communicators, holistic healers, aromatherapist, essential oils, numerology, astrology, palmistry, pet communicators, angel readers, spirit artists, stone healers, spiritual merchandisers, clothing, jewelry, flutes, rare crystals, stones & more will all come together for an incredible 2 day event. Help spread the word.

John and Beverly Stephan have been exhibiting on the Body Mind & Spirit circuit for eleven years, traveling across the US & Canada. As promoters they have brought together the most amazing, insightful and talented exhibitors to be witnessed locally, national and internationally.

Keynote Speaker: Patty Matsumoto ~ a native born Hawaiian Healer who uses crystals and stone to help heal yourself and others. She will be teaching you how to kick start your own healing abilities, through a meditative crystal journey. To view all of the exhibitors visit HealingBodyandSpirit.com Daily admission at the door only $10, weekend pass $17, children 12 and under free. Included with admission: All speakers. Some lectures include mediums giving free messages from heaven on both days of the expo. See ad page 13.

Farm to Table Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction

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evive and Thrive Project is hosting its Celebrate the Harvest Fundraiser at 5:30 p.m., October 17, at their spacious sixthfloor dining room at the historic Ferguson building in downtown Grand Rapids. This fall fundraiser is a farm to table event which includes a delicious dinner featuring food that is locally grown and prepared. There will also be a silent and live auction. This event will benefit the Revive & Thrive Project, a volunteer-based program that nourishes local families facing a health crisis with healing meals while teaching teens about cooking and enjoying healthy foods.

The non-profit each year prepares and delivers thousands of nutritious meals to those suffering a serious illness, such as cancer. But its mission is more than that. The Revive & Thrive Teen Chef program teaches teens how to grow and prepare healthy October 2018

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foods and the relevance of those foods on health. Legions of people recovering from an illness have come to depend on meals prepared by Revive & Thrive’s teen chefs and adult mentors.

Cost is $50 per ticket. Location: 72 Sheldon Avenue Blvd, 6th floor dining hall of the former Ferguson Hospital building, Grand Rapids. For more information, contact executive director Wendy Borden at 616-581-4103 or email Wendy@ ReviveandThriveProject.org.

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Last Straw

Groups Work to Make U.S. Go Strawless

About 500 million plastic straws are discarded daily in America, reports the U.S. National Park Service. Plastic that reaches waterways is ingested by marine life and our food chain. Individuals and municipalities are taking action to support options, including going strawless. n The Last Plastic Straw (TheLastPlasticStraw.org), a project of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, has a worldwide map locator that pinpoints restaurants that have ceased using plastic straws. n Milo Cress, who launched the Be Straw Free (BeStrawFree.org) campaign in 2011 when he was 9, is again speaking to school students this fall, primarily via Skype. “It’s exciting to inspire them to know that they can do something in their community,” says the senior high school student in Shelburne, Vermont.

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n McDonald’s has announced it will transition from plastic to paper straws in its U.S., UK and Ireland restaurants beginning this year, and subsequently expand the switch to other countries. n In May, New York City lawmakers introduced a bill banning plastic straws in all bars and restaurants in the Big Apple, and Seattle has banned the use of single-use plastic straws, thanks to the Strawless in Seattle movement. EcoCycle, Inc. (EcoCycle.org) and the Inland Ocean Coalition, both in Boulder, Colorado, are asking restaurants citywide not to use them. In July, Starbucks announced plans to eliminate straw use globally by 2020.

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n EcoWatch.com suggests, “Unlike metal or glass, soft and bendable silicone straws don’t clink your teeth, making them ideal for kids and straw-biters” and that such products made by Softy Straws work with hot drinks and withstand dishwashers. It also recommends wheat stems, corn bioplastic and bucatini pasta, a spaghetti-like noodle with a hole in the middle.

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Life-changing Programs Built on Compassion - Universal Health Solutions by Marlaina Donato

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aurie Angell has experienced the power of healing firsthand, and for this reason, she also understands the importance of having choices. As the founder and board president of Universal Health Solutions in Grand Rapids, Angell is passionate about offering community events with locally-based, cream-ofthe-crop speakers. The organization, dedicated to spotlighting integrative health modalities and bringing practitioners and community together, is fighting the opioid crisis by offering a lecture on alternative pain management techniques. “Our pain management program in October will highlight acupuncture, massage, energy work, mind-body meditation and other modalities which research has shown to help patients cope with pain,” says Angell, a Licensed Massage Therapist who attests to the highly-effective, pain-reducing capabilities of therapeutic bodywork.

UHS was founded in 2013 with the intention of offering continuing education with nationally-known speakers to healthcare professionals but was reinvented at the start of this year as a nonprofit organization. “About a year ago, we changed our direction and started offering science-based, educational events to the public. The speaker series is a collective effort of highly educated and motivated local healthcare professionals who are very concerned about treating the whole person—body, mind and spirit. Integrative Health practices are a real game changer because they work at the root,” explains Angell. “Our mission is to bring talented mainstream and integrative health care professionals together for better outcomes and a much healthier community, while teaching people to be proactive with their health and be inspired to be more body-mind-spirit conscious.”

Currently, UHS offers membership for healthcare professionals who receive various benefits, including a listing in their comprehensive directory, launching this October, which will allow the community to search for and identify qualified and licensed integrative practitioners. A free general public membership for 2019 is also being offered, which will provide early access to event registration and more.

When not working to bring people together for better health, Angell enjoys her family, a passion for weaving, gardening and exploring nature. Most importantly, she continues to base her own journey on the things that proved to be lifelines when she lost both parents by the age of 19. “I am grateful for the wonderful integrative helpers I have had along the way. Those early life experiences helped me to grow in many ways,” says Angell, who has incorporated Transcendental Meditation into her daily routine for decades. “It has been a lifesaver. My anxieties are nearly non-existent after practicing for over twenty years. I meditate twice a day.

I also, one day at a time, try to improve my lifestyle by sleeping and eating better. I try to get more exercise. It is a process, and like

everyone else, I am still learning. We don’t have to be perfect, just try to do our best at changing our behaviors and habits to work with our wonderful bodies. Our bodies are true miracles, and they listen and respond with thanksgiving when we pay attention to the clues they give.”

During a time when branches of medicine are expanding and joining forces, Angell sees an exciting, vibrant future. “Research projects are showcasing what many highly skilled and educated Integrative Health professionals have been saying for years, and Grand Rapids has so much potential to become a mecca for true integrative health,” underscores Angell. “If the leading integrative doctors in the field have any say in the matter, our ‘matter’ will be understood as it truly is—consciousness and energy. It’s all about energy! And love.”

For more information about fall and winter program events hosted

by Universal Health Solutions or how to become a member, visit UHSMI.org. See ad page 13.

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Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, have found that receiving music therapy can significantly lessen a patient’s need for opioids and other painkillers after invasive surgery. The researchers tested 161 patients; 49 in the music group and 112 in a control group. After their surgery, both groups were offered painkillers intravenously at doses requested by the patient. Of those engaged in music therapy, 86 percent avoided the painkillers, compared to only 26 percent of the control group.

Knitting Releases the Blues Knitting can alleviate the blues, slow the onset of dementia and distract from chronic pain, according to a survey published in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Eighty-one percent of respondents described feeling happier after a session of needlework. In another study, researchers at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital found that the act of knitting lowers heart rates by an average of 11 beats per minute, eliciting a state of relaxation similar to that of yoga.

A Mayo Clinic study found that crafts like knitting and crocheting also reduce the chance of developing mild cognitive impairment by 28 percent. In a University of British Columbia study, 74 percent of 38 women with the eating disorder anorexia reported that it lessened the intensity of their fears and thoughts and cleared their minds of eating disorder preoccupations. In a survey of 1,000 members of the British group Knit for Peace, one in five respondents reported that knitting reduced their arthritic pain.

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Music Lessons Make Kids Smarter Structured music lessons significantly enhance children’s cognitive abilities, including language-based reasoning, short-term memory and planning, while reducing inhibition, leading to improved academic performance, report researchers from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

In the study, 147 Dutch 6-year-olds were divided into music, visual arts and control groups, and monitored for two-and-a-half years. The children in the music group sang, listened to music and played an instrument of their choice one to two hours a week during regular classroom time. Compared to the control group, they demonstrated improved verbal IQ and reasoning skills, and a greater ability to plan, organize and complete tasks, as well as improved academic achievement. Children given structured visual arts lessons showed improvements in visual and spatial memory compared to the control group.

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Tocotrienols are a natural form of vitamin E found in a number of foods, including wheat, barley, corn, rice and palm fruit. A recent meta-review of clinical research finds that tocotrienols can decrease heartrelated health risks in seniors such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Music Reduces Need for Post-Surgery Opioids

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Acupuncture Soothes Dental Anxiety Dental anxiety, which can produce dizziness, nausea and breathing difficulties in 4 to 30 percent of patients worldwide, may be relieved by acupuncture, according to research from the University of York, in the UK. Analyzing six studies of 800 patients, researchers found that acupuncture reduced anxiety by an average of eight points on an 80-point scale, a level considered clinically significant.

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Vitamin D Supplements Ease Irritable Bowels Oncology researchers from the University of Sheffield, in the UK, report that people with irritable bowel syndrome tend to be low in vitamin D. In a review of research, they found that supplemental vitamin D tends to ease associated symptoms such as bloating, stomach cramps and constipation, and improve quality of life.

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Calorie Restriction Slows Aging Thirty-seven healthy, non-obese adults between 21 and 50 years old put on a calorie restriction diet for two years showed reduced systemic oxidative stress, indicating greater protection against age-related neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, as well as cancer and diabetes. Participants in this research, conducted by Pennington Biomedical Research, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, cut their calories by 15 percent and lost an average of 20 pounds without experiencing anemia, excessive bone loss or menstrual disorders. Their metabolism also slowed, indicating that they burned energy more efficiently, a factor that may be linked to longevity.

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Ivory Outlawed

UK Banning Both Legal and Illegal Trade

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is in the process of implementing a neartotal ivory ban. It can’t happen soon enough because elephant populations continue to dramatically decline.

As recognized by the parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species last September, “Countries with domestic ivory markets that contribute to elephant poaching or the illegal ivory trade should take all necessary legislative, regulatory and enforcement measures to close such markets as a matter of urgency.”

Any legal ivory market leads to a parallel illegal market because ivory from recently killed elephants can be made to look like old ivory, which is legal in many countries, through processes like chipping, staining and cracking.

The UK has long played a role in the international ivory trade. During the colonial era, more than a million elephants were killed to feed British demand for everything from ivory ornaments and piano keys to billiard balls and cutlery. Much of that material remains in the UK today, fueling the market. Trade data indicates that the UK is still the world’s largest exporter of legal ivory, most of which goes to Asian destinations like China and Hong Kong.

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Serious concerns have surfaced about food transparency, and people are asking questions. Documentaries like Rotten urge consumers to think twice about the origins and ingredients of their food, but answers are not always readily available.

In addition to environmental concerns like long-distance transportation, people are worried about food recalls and safety.

FoodLogiQ’s software solution creates “farm to fork traceability”, welcoming companies across the industry to participate, with approximately 7,000 having registered so far in some 100 countries—including Whole Foods, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Carl’s Jr., Subway, Buffalo Wild Wings and the Panda Restaurant Group.

Information provides useful details such as where the food was harvested, whether pesticides were used, where the food traveled and how it was processed. FoodLogiQ Chief Marketing Officer Katy Jones suggests this is an important moment of change in the food industry, saying, “Food companies are embracing global standards to increase efficiencies and build a foundation for traceability and supply chain visibility.”

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Corporate Conscience

Leading Food Companies Aim to Slash Energy Footprints

McDonald’s plans to reduce greenhouse emissions from their restaurants, corporate offices and supply chain by more than 30 percent by 2030. They’re the first restaurant chain with goals backed by the Science Based Targets initiative. The company expects to decrease its total emissions by more than 150 million tons.

AB InBev, the parent company of Anheuser-Busch and Budweiser beer, has ambitious plans to purchase electricity only from renewable sources for its worldwide operations in seven years. The first step includes Bud Light. The goal is for all operations in the company’s 12 Budweiser breweries across the U.S. to be powered by renewable energy.

Budweiser plants outside the U.S. will also switch to all-renewable energy, with all products planned to transition by 2025. The new status will be denoted by the label “100% Renewable Energy”.

Saudi Solar

Oil Giant to Invest in Renewable Energies Project

Saudi Arabia intends to host the world’s largest solar project. “It’s a huge step in human history,” says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. “It’s bold, risky and we hope we succeed in doing that.”

Solar power is a logical choice for the country. Its capital, Riyadh, averages 8.9 hours of sunshine a day. The nation is also projected to be severely impacted if climate change raises global temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. According to Climate Action Tracker, if the global temperature rises 3 to 4 degrees Celsius, 75 percent of the country would be excessively arid by the end of the century.

According to the most recent data available from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Saudi Arabia produces 13 percent of the world’s oil and currently obtains 60 percent of its electric energy from petroleum.

Debris Drop-Off

Turtle Turnaround Hatchlings Return to Mumbai Beach After 20 Years

At Versova Beach, in the Indian coastal city of Mumbai, local volunteers have stepped up to finally clean up a shore covered in ankledeep trash and waste. The United Nations described the transformation as the world’s largest beach cleanup project ever, and the work has been rewarded with serious environmental progress.

For the first time in 20 years, Olive Ridley sea turtles have hatched at Versova. The turtle is currently classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature because of environmental pollution. They’re the smallest and most common sea turtle, but all species are threatened by human encroachment and pollution.

Lawyer and conservationist Afroz Shah says, “I had tears in my eyes when I saw them walking towards the ocean.” Local ecologists say it’s possible the Olive Ridley turtles have been nesting on the beach without anyone noticing, but capturing this momentous occasion is a huge boon to the volunteers, which have encountered some resistance via harassment and bureaucracy.

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Plastic Bag Deterrents Working in European Waters

A new study shows that there are significantly fewer plastic bags on the seafloor since a number of European countries introduced fees on them, according to a 25-year study from the UK government’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS).

Researchers saw an estimated 30 percent drop in the number of plastic bags in waters around Norway, Germany, northern France and Ireland. “It is encouraging to see that efforts by all of society, whether the public, industry, non-government organizations or government, to reduce plastic bags are having an effect,” says Thomas Maes, a marine litter scientist at CEFAS. “We also observed sharp declines in the percentage of plastic bags captured by fishing nets trawling the seafloor around the UK compared to 2010, and this research suggests that by working together, we can reduce, reuse and recycle to tackle the marine litter problem.”

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Muscle Testing is the Key to Structure and Function

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anual muscle testing gives the individual and their doctor unique insights into their health and symptom complex. When an applied kinesiologist locates a muscle that is “turned off ”, a journey of discovery begins.

Curiosity should lead to ask the ultimate question—what is causing the problem?

This fundamental question is often missing in doctors’ offices and hospitals in America. All too often, conventional medicine rushes to make a diagnosis and then jumps to the drug or surgical treatment before even asking about cause. Symptoms are merely masked or perhaps the lab values look better, but the underlying cause has been ignored. Failing to address the cause may result in a bigger problem down the road. Like the old adage “You can pay me now or pay me later.”

What is the typical treatment for a sore or tight muscle? Rub it, ice it, apply some analgesic lotion, stretch it, use a TENS unit or heat it? These are all good strategies, but they ignore one important consideration—what is the opposing muscle doing? This is a fundamental consideration for the applied kinesiologist. A muscle left unsupported by its corresponding opponent muscle becomes tight and sore. Muscle testing allows professionals to locate the muscle that is “turned off ”,

determine what it’ll take to turn it back on and keep it from turning off again.

Applied kinesiology is the study of movement and posture that’s most famous for its use of manual muscle testing. Muscle testing is its primary diagnostic tool. In addition to gait and posture analysis, kinesiologists test the muscles and look for the causes of neuromuscular imbalances. The causes fall into three categories. One being physical stresses, like acute and repetitive injuries, poor supportive structures such as shoes, pillows, beds and seating. Secondly, chemical stresses, like toxic exposures and nutrient deficiencies. The third category is mental stresses, like worry, sleep deprivation and lack of purpose.

Each muscle in the body has an organ relationship through the acupuncture system. By testing the muscles, the doctor who uses applied kinesiology can help determine which of the above-mentioned stressors is causing the problem.

Treatments fall in to the same three categories. Physical treatments include chiropractic adjustments, massage, yoga, exercise, and reflexology as well as use of supports, kinesiotape, lasers and PEMF. Chemical treatments should be guided by lab tests in conjunction with muscle testing. Lab testing may involve blood and urine testing to determine deficiencies, al-

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lergies and toxins, and stool testing to evaluate digestive function and microbiome function including bacteria, yeasts and parasites. Lastly, mental treatments may involve visualization, affirmations, meditation and breathing. This may include coordinating treatment with psychologists, hypnotists and other mental and spiritual health practitioners.

What types of conditions can the applied kinesiologist help with? The answer is in the same three categories as noted above. The application of this method can help with physical problems like injuries, arthritis, bursitis, fasciitis, ruptured discs, pulled muscles and headaches. It can also help with chemical problems like autoimmunity, digestive problems, diabetes and fatigue. Lastly, an applied kinesiologist can help with mental problems like anxiety, depression and insomnia.

One’s health is the most important possession. Once lost, it may be very hard to recover. Savvy people assemble a team of professionals who communicate well with the patient and with each other. I would encourage everyone to include doctors who use applied kinesiology to become part of their health care team.

In addition to being a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) and an Applied Kinesiologist, Dr. Gleason is a 4th generation home builder and engineer— he correlates the two sensibilities in his approach, “A person’s health is similar to that of building a house- good planning, good science, good materials make for good health as well as a good home”.

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~Thomas L. Friedman, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist more important than ever to use your voice, no matter who you are, where you live and whatever you identify as,” says Jiang.

Running for Governor

Ethan Sonneborn, 13, has a comprehensive policy platform and a spot on the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary ballot in Vermont. In an early campaign speech, the Bristol resident and Mt. Abraham Union Middle/High School student smiled at the crowd’s applause for his message:

Youths Step Up to the Global Challenge Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet

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ecognizing that it might be too late by the time they are older, many young people are already acting collectively and across partisan aisles on everything from climate change and the environment to gun control, gender equality, social justice, education and politics.

Initiatives include creating solutions for the global water crisis, serving as global ambassadors, training for public speaking and leadership, organizing youth summits, marching for causes, planting a trillion trees, participating in United Nations (UN) programs, inventing a new educational system, lobbying legislators and seeking political office.

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Girl Up!

Angie Jiang, a 2018 graduate of Madison West High School, in Wisconsin, is a first-year student at Columbia University, in New York. Deploying her social impact and debating skills, this Chinese-American woman articulates her opinions on sustainability, environmental awareness, immigration and gender issues in public radio interviews and lobbies for policy changes in Washington, D.C.

She’s one of 80,000 girls in some 100 countries that have been trained by the UN Foundation’s Girl Up initiative to help lead the movement for gender equality; Jiang currently serves as its 2017-2018 teen advisor.

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“To everyone here today, know this. We are America’s future… So let’s not be afraid to shape it… We must be the voices of a generation, leaders for others and advocates for ourselves. Why shouldn’t we be the ones to end worldwide hunger, to make a breakthrough in medical science, to protect world peace or to put people on another planet? We are the generation that will do all these things. Why not start now?”

In addressing environmental issues, Sonneborn supports a tax on carbon emissions, Vermont’s commitment to uphold the standards of the Paris climate agreement and renewable energy incentives.

In Kansas, where six teenagers are running for governor, Tyler Ruzich’s campaign theme is, “A Republican for the Next Generation.” This Shawnee Mission North

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High School senior has serious concerns and ideas to make his state a better place to live, learn and work.

A well-prepared orator committed to public service, Ruzich is reaching younger voters on issues of voter registration, school funding, taxation, guns, immigration, agriculture, equal rights and job growth. On the Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien syndicated TV show, Ruzich said he believes his campaign is stimulating 18-to-25-yearolds to get involved in mid-term elections, which typically draw fewer voters.

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global youth to engage with sustainability issues. Today, the New Jersey resident serves as its president, and is passionate about why investing in the education of children is significant. As just one example, “Amazonian children are teaching their parents about how deforestation impacts climate change,” says Patel.

A degree in environmental law and policy at Vermont Law School, in South Royalton, and expertise in environmental education, curriculum development, field research and community outreach has helped Patel to assist in developing lesson plans for ECI Water Schools. Community groups and schools are mobilized to evaluate the health of rivers and provide basic training in good health habits.

Brandi Kneip’s family in Stuart, Florida, didn’t object when the 18-year-old decided to spend her college savings establishing a JAR dry goods store that fosters reusing and recycling materials to decrease or eliminate trash. Customers can buy what they need by dispensing pasta, herbs, spices, flour and other products into their own reusable jars or purchase glass containers to take home. JAR also carries eco-friendly household items.

“I want my impact on this Earth to be like footprints in the sand. For a second, the Earth knows you are there, and when you move along, the waves wash them out or the wind blows them away.

I’m so thankful for this big, green-blue planet, and I’ll strive every day to make more people notice the beauty it holds,” says Kneip.

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Arati Patel was just 24 when she began serving as an intern with Earth Child Institute (ECI), a nonprofit that empowers

Felix Finkbeiner, a German student, started Plant-for-the-Planet in 2007, when he was only 9. “It’s an amazing organization run by young people,” says Patel. Inspired by the late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement, Finkbeiner expanded Maathai’s original concept of a billion plantings to the Trillion Tree Campaign. To date, it’s seen 15 billion new trees in 190 countries under the guidance of the U.N. Environment Programme.

Speaking at an Environmental Systems Research Institute Conference, Finkbeiner said that beyond planting trees, children involved in the initiative have delivered presentations in schools and rotary clubs, and engineered sit-down meetings with mayors, local government officials and even presidents of countries. Several have spoken

before the UN General Assembly and national parliaments, urging them to address the climate crisis.

A Revolution in Education

After graduating from Beijing University Affiliated High School, Jason Wang, 18, postponed college for a year and visited the U.S. and Europe looking for the best practices in education. When he returned, he was in no hurry to enter college, but rather to develop the curriculum for Beijing’s Moonshot Academy, which opened in January with 30 students from 14 to 16 years old.

Turning traditional methods of education on its ear, Moonshot Academy students are accepted based on their learning ability, independent thinking skills and capacity to turn ideas into action, rather than standardized test scores. Students learn through personalized experiences that enable them to practice and demonstrate core competencies to face the challenges of the future.

“Research shows that by the age of 39, today’s average high school graduate will have had nine different jobs, half of which have not been invented yet. Artificial intelligence has changed the playing field. We can’t keep educating kids in the same way,” says Nancy Riehle, executive director of the Creative Academic Network Scholastic Foundation that supports the academy.

Time’s Up

Inspired by the January 2017 Women’s March, Jamie Margolin, a 16-year-old student at Seattle’s Holy Names Academy, launched Zero Hour, a movement for October 2018

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If not us, then who; if not me and you Right now, it’s time for us to do something. ~Do Something by Matthew West, singer/songwriter Maryland; Zanagee Artis, 18, a logistics director from Clinton, Connecticut; and Kibiriti Majuto, 20, of Charlottesville, Virginia, originally from the Democratic

Republic of the Congo. They jointly developed the organization’s platform.

“It’s our generation that is going to be impacted the most by the effects of accelerated climate change that we are causing.

This march is a launch. We’re not done,” says Margolin.

At a pivotal time in which many theorize that our nation lacks the ability to coalesce around a great enterprise to solve existing problems, it appears that those doing the calculating have not factored in the millions of motivated young people as critical decision makers. It may be that their imagination, energetic drive, passionate self-confidence and “no borders” cooperation paves the way to a brighter future for all.

Not waiting for the torch to be passed, young people are seizing it and acting now, no longer naively thinking that there will always be enough time tomorrow.

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Margolin and her teammates have formed a nationwide coalition that inspires and mobilizes students throughout the U.S. and in London, England. They took to the streets on July 21 to march for environmental justice as social justice.

Zero Hour activities supporting the Washington, D.C., march included meeting with nearly 40 federal lawmakers and presenting a manifesto of demands.

It calls for governments and companies to take action on all climate change and environmental issues, including divesting from fossil fuels; increasing investment in renewable energy; legislating strict carbon reduction targets; encouraging plant-based lifestyles; schooling youth on the importance of reducing our carbon footprint; reducing excessive use of single-use plastic; ending rainforest deforestation; halting all animal cruelty; and preventing loss of biodiversity and species extinctions.

Margolin and other Zero Hour members agree, including Nadia Nazar, 16, an art director from Baltimore,

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DONNA KARAN on Fashioning Healthful Change

by April Thompson

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s a style icon, humanitarian and pioneer of conscious consumerism, Donna Karan has elevated fashion to a platform for change throughout her career, using her celebrity status to raise funds for AIDS research in the 1990s and more recently venturing into alternative health care.

Karan’s first collection under her signature label DKNY, which debuted in 1985, aimed to dress women in comfortable, professional clothes that embraced and flattered the female form. The brand was built on women’s strengths, rather than insecurities; her iconic 1992 “In Women We Trust” ad campaign depicted the inauguration of a female president.

Her latest multidimensional Urban Zen project (UZIT) supports cultural preservation, compassionate health care and education. The affiliated brand integrates luxury and sustainability with multicultural traditions and modern trends in a multifaceted line of clothing, accessories and beauty care products.

UZIT fuses Eastern healing techniques and Western medicine in a patientcentric model intended to foster calm in the midst of the stress and chaos of illness.

The complementary therapies program was born out of Karan’s challenging period serving as a caregiver during her late husband’s struggle with lung cancer.

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Achievement Award and Glamour’s Woman of the Year award.

How has your fashion style and philosophy changed over the course of your career?

For me, fashion has always been about “dressing and addressing.” It all started when the AIDS epidemic broke out in the late 1980s, and the fashion community came together to launch Seventh on Sale to raise funds and awareness for the disease that was taking the lives of so many talented designers. Now more than ever, we must address such issues.

My philosophy and purpose has always been inspired by cultures, creators and artisans from all corners of the world, connecting past, present and future. I launched the nonprofit organization Urban Zen to create a community of change through philanthropy and commerce. I want consumers to be aware that their purchases provide the power to help others in need.

How is the UZIT program enhancing health and well-being?

UZIT came about after witnessing the ones I loved suffer and going through their experiences by their sides. Launched in partnership with yoga instructor Rodney Yee, the program has trained members of collaborating healthcare and yoga

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communities in the healing modalities of yoga therapy, reiki, essential oil therapy, nutrition and contemplative care.

The goal is to change the healthcare system by bringing care back into health care. Rather than just treat the disease, we need to treat patients, their loved ones and their caregivers. We also must express care for the doctors and nurses that are part of the story; they need gentle care every bit as much. We are all on this journey together.

Therapists at centers such as the University of California, Los Angeles, rehabilitation unit have seen results with patients suffering from stress, claustrophobia, headaches and back pain through these techniques. Many patients report feeling more relaxed, sleeping better and experiencing less pain and anxiety than they had ever experienced with medication.

Do you see some positive trends in fashion today?

More people are paying attention to sustainability in fashion today than ever before, and more designers are using materials and fabrics that respect people and the planet; for example, by using quality materials that endure. Recycling fabrics and materials is one way to contribute to sustainability. We work with the Apparent Project, which recycles cereal boxes to make beautiful necklaces, as well as with Paula Coles, who makes bags out of T-shirts.

Can fashion effect social change in the world?

I view fashion, design and style all as platforms for conscious change. I use fashion to raise awareness and inspire change in the areas of well-being, conscious consumerism and integrative education.

Today, there is a greater emphasis on preserving our world cultures and maintaining the authenticity that comes from traditional artisans and artists. A collaborative mentality of “we” is far healthier than one of “me”.

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MULTIFACETED CHIROPRACTIC Integrative Approaches Enhance Healing

by Marlaina Donato

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odern chiropractors are often seen primarily as pain specialists, yet their care can encompass much more. While the common focus is better health through spinal manipulation, the origins of chiropractic are manifold. Typical approaches for structural issues and injuries include spinal adjustments, therapeutic ultrasound and heat therapy, but some practitioners also embrace nutrition.

Training requirements for chiropractors vary by state. “Here in Oregon, chiropractic physicians—both legally and through our training—are taught to be primary care physicians,” says Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Herb, of the Absolute Wellness Center, in Eugene, Oregon. “We must complete extensive training not only on the musculoskeletal system, but also on managing various internal medical pathol20

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ogies such as those related to the cardiovascular system, genitourinary conditions, obstetrics and gynecology. We also learn to perform minor surgical procedures.”

Chiropractor Tom Hyland Robertson, of Whole Chiropractic Healthcare, in Odenton, Maryland, notes, “To limit chiropractic to two categories of traditional and integrative isn’t accurate.

There are almost as many specialists among doctors of chiropractic (DC) as among medical doctors (M.D.). There are chiropractors that specialize in pediatrics, veterinary, orthopedics, internal medicine, neurology, radiology and other areas. Integrative chiropractic uses as many tools as possible from the realm of each doctor’s training.”

Integrative Well-Being The world of chiropractic is diverse and

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growing to meet patient needs. Many chiropractors offer several healing modalities in-house that are geared to take whole-person care to an integrated harmonious level.

“Research shows that patient outcomes are far better with a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare needs,” says Herb. “Offering a variety of specialties like physical therapy, sports medicine, nutrition and natural pain relief in my practice means patients receive the care and amount of time they need. They are not limited by what I personally can offer or have time to provide.”

Many chiropractic facilities nationwide employ acupuncturists and therapeutic massage therapists, offering diverse treatment options like functional medicine and cryotherapy—ice therapy—versus traditional heat therapy.

Robertson provides complementary treatments ranging from nutrition to physical therapy and yoga because he has found it is important to incorporate multiple treatment philosophies, examining the same problem from different angles, saying, “Chiropractic integrates many safe modalities found to be more effective than opioids, for instance.” He notes that early chiropractic was actually integrative, with its founder, Daniel David Palmer, promoting a healthy diet and calmer lifestyle a century ago.

Collaborative Options Progressive chiropractic now includes innovative approaches to treat the nervous system. The cutting-edge field of functional (or chiropractic) neurology, which reactivates partially non-functional neural pathways, is employed in cases like concussions, vertigo, migraines, pain syndromes, neuropathy and attentiondeficit disorders.

Massage modalities, combined with chiropractic, are widely recognized to significantly increase circulation and improve range of motion. Acupuncture, when used in conjunction with chiropractic treatment, enhances muscle relaxation and fosters easier adjustments.

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Chiropractor Kody R. Johnson, of the Johnson Chiropractic and Holistic Health Center, in Columbia, Missouri, is board certified in acupuncture and employs dry needling to target trigger points in tight muscles. He also specializes in functional medicine. Hormone balance, nutritional inadequacies, the presence of heavy metals and genetic markers for disease are all considered in determining a patient’s overall health.

“Chiropractic treatment addresses results of physical stress. Functional medicine looks at emotional and biochemical stress,” says Johnson. “The chiropractic paradigm is based on the premise that the body has an inborn ability to heal itself. If the only method a provider has to offer is chiropractic adjustments, then they’ll have cases where the patient’s condition doesn’t fully improve because there might be other factors at play, including nutritional deficiencies, toxicities and emotional stress. When we address other relevant issues, we find that patients ‘hold’ their adjustments longer.”

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REBOOTING LIBIDO Exercise Rekindles Desire

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ecause exercise delivers so many benefits, it’s not surprising that one of them is increased libido. A low sex drive can affect either gender at any age, and contributing factors include hormonal changes, daily stressors and certain prescription drugs.

According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, shortduration bursts of exercise work to increase circulation and heart rate, thus amping up physiological arousal in women. Sexual performance is enhanced in men by exercising three to five times a week, according to a study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior.

“Eating right and being committed to a daily exercise regimen that includes strength, cardiovascular and flexibility training is key to maintaining a great libido and continual excellence in sexual function,” affirms Dr. Jeffry Life, author of The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body and owner of The Life Center for Healthy Aging, in Charleston, West Virginia.

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Healthy Hormones

Exercise increases testosterone, endorphins and adrenal hormones, all of which are essential to a satisfying sex life. Studies from the University of Texas at Austin show premenopausal women experience increased sexual response with exercise, including individuals with diminished sex drives due to the use of antidepressants.

“Stress is one of the biggest libidokillers in women, and endorphins released during exercise can reduce stress, improve libido and increase arousal,” maintains Stephanie Mansour, fitness expert and CEO of Step It Up with Steph, in Chicago, Illinois. “Adding 30 minutes of exercise a few times a week can increase endorphins, blood flow and testosterone.”

Aging Passionately

The inevitable hormonal changes of menopause and beyond can dampen a woman’s sex life, but it doesn’t have to become a way of life. “Women can experience side effects of shifting hormonal levels which cause libido to vanish and the vagina to become dry, making us feel

Exercises to Stoke Sexy 5 Yoga Poses to Increase Sex Drive Tinyurl.com/YogaPoses4SexDrive Yoga to Increase Sexual Energy - 25-minute yoga class Tinyurl.com/YogaClass4Libido Sexual Health and Heart Disease interview with Dr. Jeffry Life Tinyurl.com/SexAndHeartHealth anything but empowered,” explains Ellen Dolgen, the Coronado, California, author of Menopause Mondays: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving During Perimenopause and Menopause. “Exercise, along with the guidance of a menopause specialist to help manage those hormonal changes, is a winning ticket. Life in our 40s, 50s and beyond can be wonderful!”

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a problem for many men, and can result from sedentary lifestyles, certain medications and cardiovascular issues. “ED is a huge problem worldwide, and vascular disease is one of the major causes,” says Life. “This can be avoided by eating properly and making exercise an essential part of everyday life, which can also reduce the need for prescription drugs that are another major cause of the problem.”

Strength Training and Yoga

Testosterone—a hormone that plays a significant role in lighting our “fire” and keeping it lit—can be enhanced by adding workouts with weights. “Strength training can boost testosterone, which may boost sex drive in both women and men. For men, I recommend lifting weights and doing push-ups. However, it’s important to note that too much intense exercise or strength training may have the opposite effect, and actually reduce the desire to have sex,” says Mansour.

In addition to a daily exercise program that includes cardio and flexibility exercises, Life concurs, “Thirty to 60 minutes of strength training three to four times a week is ideal.”

According to a review published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, yoga may increase both male endurance and female response. “Yoga turns off our sympathetic nervous system, the part that keeps us in ‘fight-or-flight’ response. Inversions like the shoulder stand help to harmonize hormones, supporting a well-balanced sex drive,” explains Pam Medina, owner of The Yoga Lily, in Clifton Park, New York. “We need to feel attractive, and yoga can help us to accept the body as a sacred vehicle for the soul.”

No matter the age or condition of the body, a more satisfying sex life and better self-image is possible through feeling fit. Life reminds us, “Check with your doctor before taking up an exercise regimen, and know that maintaining a healthy body can give us essential ingredients for a great sex life well into our 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.”

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lant-based lifestyles, once considered by some as a fad that would fade, are on the rise worldwide.

According to a Harris Interactive poll commissioned by the Vegetarian Resource Group, 6 million to 8 million Americans have completely eliminated meat, including seafood, from their plates. With a 600 percent increase of people going vegan domestically in the past three years and companies like Nestlé devising vegan-tailored product launches, plant-based eating is creating unprecedented demand.

“I’ve definitely seen plant-based eating become more mainstream. Many restaurants now provide plant-based options to keep their customers happy, and more food startups are creating nut- and soy-based cheeses, milks and yogurts,” says Lisa Stollman, a plant-based nutritionist in New

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York City. Vegan lunch options are even making their way into the Los Angeles public school system.

Millennials Lead the Way

GlobalData, a data and analytics company, reports, “Seventy percent of the world population is either reducing meat consumption or leaving meat off the table altogether,” with Millennials at the forefront.

“The environment has been the Millennial generation’s primary concern.

Health is of less importance than interest in making the Earth a better place to live,” says Gene Stone, a plant-based diet expert in Hudson, New York, and author of the bestselling Forks Over Knives: The PlantBased Way to Health.

Stollman concurs, saying, “The majority of my vegan clients are in their 20s and 30s,

and their concern for animal treatment relates to sustainability. Sustainability helps to reduce methane emissions from industrial farms.”

Wynnie Stein, co-owner of the iconic Moosewood Restaurant, in Ithaca, New York, and co-author of its groundbreaking spinoff vegetarian cookbooks, has witnessed monumental changes since the early 1970s. Younger cooks at Moosewood have also brought passionate innovations to the establishment. “Millennials are incredibly creative, especially with plant-based and gluten-free dishes. They’re committed to animal rights and issues that affect the health of the planet,” observes Stein.

evidence, I continue to teach my clients the importance of including plant-based meals in their daily diets,” she says.

Looking Forward

The surge of people changing their diet has a multilevel impact. “I feel deeply grateful to have been able to help spread the word about plant-based diets. Health, the environment and animal protection are great concerns of mine,” says Stone.

Stein appreciates how the positive

change in diet benefiting people and the planet is coming full circle. “We’re still amazed and honored to know that our cookbooks have helped to create a sea change. Folks visiting from all over the world tell us how our recipes have influenced several generations of their families.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, multimedia artist and author of books in the spirituality and alternative health genres.

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Benefits All Ages

Since the American Medical Association’s recent suggestion that hospitals consider providing plant-based meals for patients, perceptions are shifting. Holistic Cardiologist Joel Kahn, in Ferndale, Michigan, began teaching plant-based diets to heart patients in 1990, and has subsequently seen hundreds of them avoid invasive and surgical procedures, as well as show less evidence of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and hypertension. “Many of my patients have decreased or eliminated the otherwise lifelong ‘jail’ of prescription drugs. They learned that disease reversal, not management, is the goal,” says Kahn.

Supermarkets across the country are stocking meatless products like plant-based burgers. Many athletes and bodybuilders that have switched away from eating meat attest to improved results by tapping into plant power. People of all walks of life, including seniors, have embraced this paradigm. “There is increased interest in health as Baby Boomers age and start to realize the benefits of a plant-based diet, much of it due to myriad new research,” says Stone.

According to the Harvard School of Public Health, a diet rich in vegetables and fruits lowers blood pressure. The American Diabetes Association supports a nutrientdense vegetarian diet that can decrease the risk of certain diseases.

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Bats

by Randall Jarrell A bat is born Naked and blind and pale.

His mother makes a pocket of her tail And catches him. He clings to her long fur By his thumbs and toes and teeth.

And then the mother dances through the night Doubling and looping, soaring, somersaulting — Her baby hangs on underneath.

All night, in happiness, she hunts and flies.

Her high sharp cries Like shining needlepoints of sound Go out into the night and, echoing back, Tell her what they have touched.

She hears how far it is, how big it is, Which way it’s going.

She lives by hearing.

The mother eats the moths and gnats she catches In full flight; in full flight The mother drinks the water of the pond She skims across. Her baby hangs on tight.

Her baby drinks the milk she makes him In moonlight or starlight, in mid-air.

Their single shadow, printed on the moon Or fluttering across the stars, Whirls on all night; at daybreak The tired mother flaps home to her rafter.

The others all are there.

They hang themselves up by their toes,

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The Rise of Blue Zones in America Places that Encourage Healthy Living

by Avery Mack

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an Buettner’s book The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest launched a movement a decade ago. Sequels include The Blue Zones of Happiness, The Blue Zones Solution and Thrive. Many communities have embraced the principles of this “make healthy living easier” paradigm, resulting in the improved well-being of residents.

“Add more years to your life and more life to your years,” says Nick Buettner, vice president at Blue Zones LLC, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the founder’s brother who spoke with us. “The people around you, the places where you work, live and play, and the social norms in your community have an impact on your health.”

The original U.S. pilot project in 2009, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, is a prime example. Instead of widening a main thoroughfare and raising the speed limit, the city widened the sidewalk and created a path around nearby Fountain Lake, offering safe exercise for bikers, joggers and walkers. The Hy-Vee grocery increased its health market section from two to seven aisles, leading to a 130 percent rise in related sales, and added a Blue Zones checkout lane for healthy grab-and-go options. City workplaces now offer quiet rooms and fruit instead of candy; one business converted a garage to a pickleball court.

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The five original Blue Zones are Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; Okinawa, Japan; and Sardinia, Italy.

Blue Zone Basics Move Naturally – Even at work, get up and move at least once every 20 minutes.

Reduce Stress – Take a nap, nature walk

or meditate.

Act Intentionally – “People that feel

they have a reason to get out of bed in the morning tend to live seven years longer than those who just go through the motions,” says Buettner. A strong sense of purpose defines quality of life.

Eat Healthy – Enjoy the benefits of a

plant-based diet. One cup of beans a day adds three to four years in life expectancy.

Plant a garden to grow fresher, pesticidefree food. Eat meat an average of five times a month and in small-portioned stir-fry, soups and pasta. Consume fewer calories.

Drink wine in moderation. Check out BlueZones.com/recipes.

Maintain Relationships – “If you have fewer than three friends, it’s the equivalent of smoking for 20 years,” Buettner maintains.

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“Growing old in place and staying at home instead of a retirement or nursing home is easier to accomplish when you have a social network.” Meet regularly with friends.

Have Faith – A faith-based life taps into a larger resource far greater than oneself and enhances a sense of purpose, social network and calm content.

Prioritize Family – Amid the busyness of life, make the most enjoyable family time and nurturing activities each day’s first choice.

“Over the last four years in Florida, our sponsor, NCH Healthcare System, has helped to build well-being infrastructure and sustainability for approximately 400,000 people; that swells to nearly 1.2 million during high season from January to April,” says Deb Logan, executive director of Blue Zones Project-SWFL (Southwest Florida). “We have 33 Blue Zone-approved restaurants that collectively make an additional 176 plant-based menu items available locally; the first half of this year, they sold 130,000 Blue Zones-inspired dishes.”

The healthful community philosophy was vital in Hawaii, when the Kīlauea Volcano spewed lava, sulfur dioxide and acid rain. First-responders staffed checkpoint stations around the clock to protect the public from dangerous areas, exposing themselves to combined sun and volcanic heat. The Hawaiian Blue Zone team delivered smoothies, beverages and paletas—healthy popsicles made with real fruit—to help workers stay cooler. They also delivered them to volunteers and public service groups, including Hope Services Hawaii, which built tiny houses for families displaced by volcanic activity.

“We don’t come into an area and say, ‘This is what you must do.’ We say, ‘This is what you can do.’ The readiness must come from the city level, businesses, schools and nonprofits,” Buettner says. “The right leadership must be committed and prepared to follow through on multiple years of initiatives.”

He remarks, “In the end, my hope for the future lies in the fact that communities care about their health. Blue Zones isn’t about the quantity of years, but the quality of life, and often that adds years, too.”

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Case Study

Healing Our Kids Reversing a Rising Tide of Chronic Conditions

by Ronica A. O’Hara

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he statistics are startling—as many as a quarter to one half of American children now have a diagnosed chronic condition, according to studies that include one in Academic Pediatrics that includes obesity. Over the last few decades, the number of children with asthma has tripled to affect one in eight; those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have doubled to one in 10; and autism diagnoses have increased at least 10-fold, to affect one in 50 (one in 31 boys).

“It’s literally an epidemic of chronic childhood disease,” says Beth Lambert, of Charlotte, North Carolina, author of A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America’s Children and executive director of the nonprofit EpidemicAnswers.org. “Our children, with their little bodies and immature immune systems, can’t tolerate the toxic environments we’re all exposed to. They’re the canaries in the coal mine that show us that the way we are living today is not sustainable.”

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As scientists pinpoint the causes of conditions, parents, researchers and healthcare practitioners are discovering, Lambert says, that many of the youngsters’ chronic illnesses share a “perfect storm” of factors, including pharmaceutical overuse, toxic or nutritionally poor diets, exposure to toxins and other environmental stressors.

“Many factors contribute to these chronic disorders; one size or one treatment doesn’t fit all,” says Dr. Kenneth Bock, of Red Hook, New York, an integrative medicine practitioner who has helped more than 3,000 chronically ill children and authored Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies. “But if children with one or more of the disorders are treated with a fully integrative medicine approach, the vast majority show some improvement, many significantly, and increasing numbers may recover to a point where they even lose their diagnosis.” Effective integrative applications often change the child’s

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Maria O’Neil’s firstborn son, Connor, had a perfect Apgar score (newborn health status) at birth and appeared healthy to everyone until after immunization at 15 months, when he became withdrawn and vacant, with head-banging and hand-flapping. A pediatrician diagnosed moderately severe autism and advised, “Accept your new normal. Your son was born this way.”

O’Neil exclaimed, “I will not let this disease take my child!”

After she replaced processed foods, sugar, dairy and gluten with organics in his diet, he became calmer and “more here”.

Tests by another pediatrician, Dr. Bob Sears, showed Connor had gut damage, mitochondrial issues, a high viral load, a low white cell count and a deficiency in basic vitamins and minerals. “Now I had a game plan,” says O’Neil, of Joshua Tree, California.

Connor was given fish oil, B12 shots, juices, targeted herbs, Epsom salt baths, hyperbaric oxygen, a mitochondrial cocktail of nutraceuticals, medication with the antifungal fluconazole (Diflucan), the antiviral valacyclovir (Valtrex) and the immunity-enhancing naltrexone (Revia), plus acupuncture, homeopathy and chiropractic. Over time, Connor’s eyes brightened, his language “burst forth” and he became social and loving.

By age 5, educators took him off his individualized learning program because he had no relevant symptoms. Today, at 9, he’s a popular fourth-grade kid that loves swimming, soccer and art, and wants to become a scientist or engineer. “The future is limitless for Connor,” O’Neil reports.

“He can do anything he sets his mind to.”

Brighter Future

“Once you have addressed the root causes, you can optimize healing by using the

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diet to nutrient-dense, additive-free foods and supplements for gut and brain health; employ allergy testing and elimination, detoxification and behavioral and physical therapies; vet household contaminants; target medications like antifungals and anti-inflammatories; and use homeopathy and acupuncture.

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additional integrative modalities to help prevent chronic illnesses now and in years to come,” explains family physician Madiha Saeed, of Naperville, Illinois, author of The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease.

The multipronged integrative approach is supported by studies that link poor gastrointestinal health to childhood diseases, notes Lambert. Italian researchers found a greater prevalence of “bad” gut bacteria in autistic children. In New Zealand, it was shown that those with ADHD have gut bacteria that reduces dopamine, a neurotransmitter that controls the brain’s reward center.

At EpidemicAnswers.org, medical professionals and parents have created a comprehensive database of resources, studies, strategies and health coaches to help realize a child’s full potential. It plans to follow 14 children with chronic conditions through 18 months of healing and recovery therapeutic services to be documented in a film titled Canary Kids.

“We want to show parents that there’s

Never wish them pain.

That’s not who you are.

More Help for Healing EWG.org – the go-to website of the Environmental Working Group for information about toxicity in food, products and the environment Why It Matters – video accounts from doctors; parents and recovered children; DocumentingHope.com

If they caused you pain, they must have pain inside.

Wish them healing.

That’s what they need. ~Najwa Zebian

hope—because then they can take the next step and move forward,” says Lambert.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based freelance health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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Farewell to a Beloved Pet Earth’s Memorial to a Pet’s Passing

by Sandra Murphy

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he American Pet Products Association estimates Americans collectively spent $69.5 million on our 235 million mammal, avian and reptile pets, as well as 158 million pet fish, in 2017. It’s not surprising that end-of-life planning for a devoted family companion is a solemn endeavor.

Burial in a box or blanket in the backyard used to be the predominant way to deal with pet remains. As people and pet populations have grown, many municipalities now have ordinances against the practice. Instead, good options exist that protect and preserve the planet these animals so enjoyed.

Innovative Containers

Kay Winters, a blogger at PawsAndPines. com, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, mothers a dog, Clover, and two cats, Chuckie and Mittens. “When they pass away, I plan to bury them in biodegradable mushroom bags,” she says. “It has mushroom and other organisms infused into it to help with natural decomposition, cleanse any environmental toxins in the body and nourish the nearby soil.”

Another biodegradable container is a pod that contains nutrient-rich soil, a seed and the pet’s ashes to nourish the resulting plant, tree or shrub. It’s a lovely way to remember the pet and replenish Earth’s greenspace.

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Aquamation or Cremation

Veterinary offices commonly arrange for the pet’s body to be sent to a crematorium, with ashes returned several days later. Using temperatures from 1,400 to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, these facilities impose a larger carbon footprint than other options.

At-home euthanasia may be beneficial for terminal pets. The animal can remain calm in familiar surroundings with family present. The veterinarian allows time for goodbyes, and when the family is ready, removes the body. “We always place the pets on nice stretchers with a blanket over the body and encourage the family to place toys or flowers with their pet. There’s no handing out brochures with photos of urns or upselling. It’s respectful of the pet’s life,” says Veterinarian Mary Gardner, of Yorba Linda, California, co-founder and chief technology officer at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a national network of veterinarians dedicated to end-of-life care.

Gardner is also building an aquamation (alkaline hydrolysis) facility in Boynton Beach, Florida. This alternative to cremation has a far smaller environmental impact because the resulting alkaline water is safe to drain, containing no chemicals or DNA.

Elizabeth Fournier, author of The Green Burial Guidebook, owns and operates

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Cornerstone Funeral Services and Cremation, in Boring, Oregon, where she periodically receives inquiries about pets. “I’ve received calls over the years for horses, donkeys, sheep and dogs. One family called me for their alpaca. I explained my funeral home was a humanonly funeral parlor, but I’d be more than happy to help with a referral,” Fournier says. She offered a choice of flame or water. “They liked the water method because Spunky the Alpaca loved the rain and could drink more water than most of her pasture mates,” she says.

The family let all the other animals at home come by to give Spunky a sniff and a goodbye, and then took her body for biocremation. “They took her ashes home in a ceramic pig cookie jar,” says Fournier. “It’s my favorite story.”

“The zero-emission aquamation process creates one-tenth the carbon footprint of traditional, flame-based cremation and enables 20 percent more ashes to be returned to the family, allowing for a lasting contribution to be made to the Earth in honor of a beloved pet,” says Christie Cornelius, the founding doctor of veterinary medicine at Last Wishes Compassionate Comfort Care for Pets, in Houston, Texas.

Eternal Reefs, Inc., in Sarasota, Florida, mixes environmentally friendly concrete with cremains to form a gigantic reef ball, which is then placed on the ocean floor to replenish naturally diminishing reef systems and provide a permanent underwater memorial. Originally designed for human use, some owners have asked for pets to be included. To reduce costs, families are encouraged to hold their pet’s cremated remains for the appropriate time when they are memorializing a human loved one. Recorded GPS coordinates facilitate future visits to the area.

Whether using earth, fire or water, there are many ways to honor a pet’s lifelong devotion and lessen its final carbon footprint to protect Earth’s natural health and beauty.

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Mind, Body, Spirit Expo – 10am-4pm. There will be body workers and Intuitive/Psychic Readers available for appointments all day. Experience the fabulous Spa Package, which is a 30-minute foot detox, 30-minute infrared sauna session, 30 minute Migun Bed (automatic massage bed) session, and a Zyto Compass Hand Scan all for $50. The Healing Center of Lakeview: 332 S Lincoln, Lakeview. Info: THCofLakeview.com, 989-352-6500.

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Veg Fest – 10:30am-5pm. Attendees will be able to learn about new products, make connections with local vendors, and watch plant based cooking demonstrations.

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Esoteric Healing – 6-7pm. Come for a special evening with Patsy Hubert, LMT. Hear how esoteric (or energy) healing complements traditional medicine, supports the immune system, reduces pain, relieves stress, and cultivates a sense of inner peace. Free.

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Eckankar: Conquering Fear – 10-11am. ECK Light and Sound Service, second Sunday each month. Free. Dominican Center at Marywood, Room 4, 2025 E Fulton, Grand Rapids. Info: ECKMI.org, eck.mi.info@gmail.com, (269) 370-7170.

Reiki I & II class – 9am-5pm. Introduction to Reiki, become attuned to the universal energy, learn how to give treatment to self and others and meet the Reiki guide. $250, fee includes a $50 deposit due at registration. The Remedy House, 5150 Northland Dr NE, Grand Rapids. Register by Oct 5: TheRemedyHouse.org, 616-443-4225.

Keto and VGB (Virtual Gastric Band) Webinar – 8-9pm. Free. Bluewater Wellness, 17214 Van Wagoner Rd, Spring Lake. Info: Info@ bluewaterwellnessteam.com.

Manifest a Life You Love Creating a Vision Board – 1-5pm. This class taught by Angie Erickson will help attendees tap into their authentic selves and discover their wildest dreams. During this event, attendees will find numerous images to paint out the life they desire. All the tools needed to create a vision board will be provided, along with snacks and good vibes. $57. 1991 Lakeshore Drive, in Lakeside shopping district, Muskegon. Register: BlueHorizonsWellness.com, 231-755-7771.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 14

Intro to Cold Laser – 6-7pm. Come for an evening featuring MLS Laser Therapy! Hear how this treatment can help manage pain, reduce inflammation, and speed recovery! Free. 19084 The Gleason Center, North Fruitport Rd, Spring Lake. Info: TheGleasonCenter.com.

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Reiki Share – 10am-12pm, 6-8pm. Being offered twice in one day! Come check out what Reiki is all about and have a mini session done. Open to those that know Reiki and those that don’t. Donations welcome. The Remedy House, 5150 Northland Dr, Grand Rapids. Register: 616-443-4225.

Manifesting Magic Mini-retreat with Erin – 1-5pm. Explore ways to tap into your abilities to create magic in your life! Life Coach and Intuitive, Erin Jewell Nowak, will help you identify the changes you wish for—and show you how to bring them into being. Create your own vision board,

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select your own power crystal to take home, mix oils, and more! Holistic Care Approach, 3368 E Beltline Ct NE, Grand Rapids. Info: MLussky@ ShemamaGroup.com.

MONDAY OCTOBER 15

Avoiding Opioids: Integrative Pain Management Techniques – 6:30-8pm. Presented by a panel of integrative health professionals. This class will discuss science-based approaches such as acupuncture, chiropractic, cranial sacral therapy, massage therapy and energy work. $5. Grand Rapids. Learn more and register: UHSMI.org.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 17

Natural alternatives to Health – 6-7pm. Come for this healing event with Mark J. Portincasa, Naturopath. Learn how nutrition, herbs, bodywork, flower essences, aromatherapy and sound therapy can bring homeostasis and healing to the body.

Free. The Gleason Center, 19084 North Fruitport Rd, Spring Lake. Info: TheGleasonCenter.com.

Sound of Soul by Eckankar – 7-8pm. Third Wednesday each month. Experience singing HU. Sung for thousands of years, HU is the quickest way to put the state of consciousness in the heart of God. Free. Dominican Center at Marywood, Room 4, 2025 E Fulton, Grand Rapids. Info: ECK-MI. org, (269) 370-7170.

Farm to Table Fundraising Dinner – 5:30pm.

Revive and Thrive Project’s Celebrate the Harvest Fundraiser is a farm to table event which includes a dinner featuring food that’s locally grown and prepared. There’ll also be a silent and live auction. $50. 72 Sheldon Avenue Blvd, 6th floor dining hall of the former Ferguson Hospital building, Grand Rapids. Info: 616-581-4103, Wendy@ReviveandThriveProject.org.

Setting Up Your Pantry – 6:30-7:30pm. Free for members, $10 for non-members. Bluewater Wellness, 17214 Van Wagoner Rd, Spring Lake. Info: Info@bluewaterwellnessteam.com.

FRIDAY–SATURDAY OCTOBER 19-20

Burcon Chiropractic 19th Anniversary Event – 9am1pm, 2pm-6pm, Friday, and 9am-2pm, Saturday. Come meet the doctors, get a complimentary spinal exam or become a new practice member. Gifts, refreshments and entertainment for all. 3501 Lake Eastbrook Blvd, SE, Suite 252, Grand Rapids. Info: 616-575-9990.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY OCTOBER 19-21

EnergyTouch Basics: Prerequisite Training for Admission to The EnergyTouch School of Advanced Healing. Begin the journey on the EnergyTouch path.

Become the healer you were always meant to be. $800, includes the Dolphin Breath Teachings. The EnergyTouch Center, 1331 Lake Drive SE, Grand Rapids. Register: EnergyTouchSchool.com/events.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 19

Dolphin Breath: The Foundation of EnergyTouch Healing – 9am-2pm. Learn the self healing technique that is the foundation of EnergyTouch Healing. Attendees will clear their chakras and levels of the Human Energy Field of all energies that no longer serve them. $120. The EnergyTouch Center, 1331 Lake Drive SE, Grand Rapids. Register: EnergyTouchSchool.com/events.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 20

Inspire! Topic: Marijuana: What to Know When

You Vote —10am-1pm. Inspire! is a monthly community event that creates an opportunity to grow spiritually and ethically exploring specific areas of concern and highlight ways in which those concerns are being addressed. It starts with an opportunity for reflection, healing and growth. Then on to the challenge to use our health and wholeness by helping to address the needs of the larger community. This event is participative and experiential. Free. 714 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven.

Info: Office@ExtendedGrace.org.

Saturday Seminar: Understanding Essential Oils, Herbs and Hemp – 10am-4pm. Essential Oil Workshop, 10am-12pm, teaches the do’s and don’ts about oils and how to custom blend oils.

The Simple ABC Naturopathic Steps to Wellness, 12:30-2pm, teaches the ABC’s of herbal medicine.

The Healing Power of Hemp Oil, 2-4 pm, clears up some of the confusion with the difference between hemp, CBD, and marijuana. $25 or all segments for $65. The Remedy House 5150 Northland Dr NE, Grand Rapids. Register by Oct 13: 616-443-4225.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 21

Advanced Reiki class – 9am-5pm. Enhance energy work to a new level. Learn how to perform psychic surgery and how to set up and utilize a crystal grid with energy work. $275, fee includes a $50 deposit due at registration. The Remedy House, 5150 Northland Dr NE, Grand Rapids. Pre-register by Oct 13: TheRemedyHouse.org, 616-443-4225.

MONDAY OCTOBER 22

Keto Clinic – 6-7pm. Come for an introduction to the ketogenic diet with our founder, Dr. Daniel Gleason D.C. A crash course in everything keto including foods to avoid and foods to enjoy, intermittent fasting, and more! $10. The Gleason Center, 19084 North Fruitport Rd. Spring Lake.

Info: TheGleasonCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24

Mindfulness – 6-7pm. Come for an introduction to mindfulness with Patsy Hubert, LMT. Practicing mindfulness involves living in the moment, focused breathing, and visualization to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress. Free. The Gleason Center, 19084 North Fruitport Rd. Spring Lake.

Info: TheGleasonCenter.com.

Thyroid Disease: The Silent Epidemic – 6:307:30pm. Come learn how to have your concerns heard. This webinar is with Dr. Ramona Wallace. Free.

Bluewater Wellness, 17214 Van Wagoner Rd, Spring Lake. Info: Info@bluewaterwellnessteam.com

THURSDAY OCTOBER 25

Why Can’t I Lose Weight? Workshop – 6:30pm.

This class will address the roadblocks that hinder people from losing weight in a natural and healthy manner. The staff will discuss their services and why their weight loss techniques are different than others.

Seating is limited to 24. Free. The Healing Center of Natural Health, 4288 3 Mile Rd NW, Suite 3, Grand Rapids. Register: Drowings.Weightseminar.com.

Keep on the Grass: A Brief History of Grand Rapids Parks – 7pm. Come learn about a time when people flocked to city parks all throughout the seasons. Michigan historians Chris Byron and Tom Wilson will share where the first parks in Grand Rapids were located, how new parks were developed, and the history of parks. David Marquardt, Director of GR Parks & Recreation, and Stephanie Adams, Executive Director of Friends of GR Parks, will conduct a question and answer session at the end. Free. Grand

Rapids Public Library - Main Branch, 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids. Info: Commreq@grpl.org.

Crystal Chakra Healing Wand Workshop – 10am12pm, 5-7pm. Offering two different times! Learn more about the energetic system of the body and the main Chakra system, then explore the different stones that help bring balance to each chakra. Identify which ones bring the most balance and create a beautiful empowered healing wand made of these stones to take home. $75, fee includes all materials. The Remedy House, 5150 Northland Dr NE, Grand Rapids.

Pre-register by Oct 19: 616-443-4225.

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Free Dinner & Movie Night – 6-9pm. The last Friday of every month, come for a free dinner and movie night for the whole community! Anyone can attend! There will be grilled hamburgers and hot dogs to enjoy for dinner at 6pm. Feel free to bring a dish to pass, or just come as you are! Free. 714 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven. Info: Office@ExtendedGrace.org.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 28

West Michigan Spirit Faire – 11am-5pm. Meet intuitive readers and alternative health practitioners for Reiki, massage, angel messages, palmistry, spinal health, energy tuning, phrenology, crystals, jewelry, tarot cards, organic spices and herbs, spiritual guidance, soaps, astrology, fairy houses. $5 admission, free parking. DoubleTree ballroom, 4747 28th St SE, Grand Rapids. Info: WMichSpiritFaire@gmail.com.

Mindful Meditation at Bodhi Tree Yoga – 2:303:15pm. This class will cover mudra meditation.

Mudras are hand positions that can enhance the meditation experience just as folding hands in prayer enhances prayer time. Come and learn more.

208 W 18th St, Holland. Info: MiBodhiTree.com.

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VOLUNTEERS Volunteer Instructors – Mental illness is a community issue and it requires a community solution. The Momentum Center for Social Engagement offers social and recreational activities for people with mental illness, addictions and disabilities. We are seeking people willing to share their skill, hobby, vocation, or interest with our members once a month or as often as available.

We welcome yoga, tai chi, exercise, dance, self-defense, cooking, sewing, and so much more. Extended Grace, 714 Columbus, Grand Haven. Info: Call Jenna, if you want to be part of the solution, at 616-414-9111 or email office@extendedgrace.org

HELP WANTED Sales Help Wanted – Experienced in media sales and public relations. Experience in the Natural Health Community a plus.

Commission based. Part- time. Please send resume and letter of intent to Publisher@ NaturalWestMichigan.com. No calls please.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 28

Mindful Meditation – 2:30-3:15pm. Come and learn Mudra meditation. Mudras are hand positions that can enhance meditation experience just as folding the hands in prayer enhances prayer time.

208 W 18th St, Holland. Info: Spirit-Space.org, 616-886-2716.

MONDAY OCTOBER 29

Basic Bach Flower Remedies – 6-7pm. Learn the basics of Bach Flower Remedies and how this simple application can change lives in a positive way!

Free. The Gleason Center, 19084 North Fruitport Rd, Spring Lake. Info: TheGleasonCenter.com.

Keto & VGB (Virtual Gastric Band) Webinar – 8-9pm. Free. Bluewater Wellness, 17214 Van Wagoner Rd, Spring Lake. Info: Info@ bluewaterwellnessteam.com.

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mark your calendar FRIDAY-SUNDAY, November 2-4

EnergyTouch Basics – Follow the path to an energy medicine career. 1331 Lake Drive SE, Grand Rapids. Register: EnergyTouchSchool.com/events.

mark your calendar SATURDAY & SUNDAY, November 3-4

Healing Body, Mind & Spirit Expo – 2nd Annual Holistic Expo, Professional Healers, Mediums, Intuitives & So much more!!

Free lectures, speakers & prizes included w/ admission $10 daily, (12 & under free).

DeltaPlex, Grand Rapids. View exhibitors at HealingBodyandSpirit.com October 2018

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Student Hot Yoga Night – 7:30-8:45pm. Vinyasa style HOT yoga, discounted for students! No experience required, but general physical fitness recommended. $10 for non-students, $5 with student ID (cash). Feel good with us every Sunday night! 6189 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale. Info: Crandalb@ mail.GVSU.edu.

Tai Chi for Beginners – 4:15pm. Beginning October 8th. Tai Chi is an internal exercise based on the ideas of breathing and relaxation. Tai Chi is an excellent form of exercise for people of all ages. It strengthens and balances the internal organs and conditions the whole body (muscles, tendons, and ligaments), increases flexibility and improves balance while reducing stress and anxiety. $49. 1991 Lakeshore Drive, in Lakeside shopping district, Muskegon. Register: BlueHorizonsWellness.com, 231-755-7771.

Meditation-Self Realization Fellowship – 1011am. Every Sunday we gather to meditate, chant, & explore the wisdom of the Hindu/Yoga tradition as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda. Free will offering. Marywood Center 2025 Fulton, Grand Rapids.

Info: Fred Stella 616-451-8041, GrandRapids.srf@ gmail.com, GRSRF.org Sunday Worship and Youth Services – 10:30am.

A warm and inviting New Thought Spiritual Community, inclusive and accepting of all, honoring diversity, for those seeking spiritual truth. Unity of Grand Rapids, 1711 Walker Ave. NW, Grand Rapids. Info: UnityGRoffice@gmail.com or 616-453-9909.

Celebration Services – 10:30am. Join us each Sunday for our Sunday Celebration Service.

Unity is a positive, peaceful path for spiritual living. We offer spiritual teachings and programs that empower a life of meaning, purpose, and abundance in all good things. We seek to discover the “universal” spiritual truths that apply to all religions. Unity Center for Spiritual Growth, 6025 Ada Dr SE, Ada. Info: office@Unitycsg.org or 616-682-7812.

Hot Yoga – 5-6:15pm. Sweat with this active, energetic, athletic style of yoga with traditional poses in a hot room. Not recommended for people with heart or lung conditions or those not engaged in regular exercise. $12 drop-in. Hearts Journey Wellness Center, 6189 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale. Info:HeartsJourneyWellness.com or info@ HeartsJourneyWellness.com Spirit Space Sunday Worship – 10:30am. An interfaith, non-denominational gathering place for worship and spiritual enrichment. Join for inspiring messages called Reasoning’s. Spirit Space, 3493 Blue Star Hwy, Saugatuck. Info: 616-836-1555 or Spirit-Space.org Sunday Series – 6pm. Explore spirituality, universal truths, self-mastery and balanced, positive, loving and joyful living with The Coptic Center and their ongoing offering of enlightening ministers, teachers and guest presenters. Love offering.

0-381 Lake Michigan Dr, Grand Rapids. Info: TheCopticCenter.org

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3rd Monday Support Group – 7-8:30pm. This support group is available for parents, guardians and caregivers of teenagers and pre-teens facilitated by Nicki Kubec, LMSW. Free. Momentum Center, 714 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven. Info: 616-414-9111.

A practice of A Course in Miracles – 7-8:30pm.

Learn miracle-mindedness. Got joy? This is how to have it. Hint: You already do. All are welcome.

Free. Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain St. NE, Grand Rapids. 616-458-5095.

TUESDAY Yoga Basics I for Beginners Series – 7:15-8:15pm.

This six-week series runs from Oct 2 to Nov 6.

Come enjoy a supportive environment. Learn basic postures, yogic terminology, and meditation practices to quiet your mind, release stress, and gain insight into yoga philosophy. Each week new dimension of the practice will be explored. Attendees should wear loose clothing, bring a no-sweat water and yoga mat. Extra mats will be provided for those without one. Space is limited. $80 for series, $115 for series plus one-month unlimited yoga. 208 W 18th St, Holland. MUST register and pay: 616-3927580, MibodhiTree.com.

4 Week Detox Class – 6-7pm. This class runs from Sept 25-Oct 16. Dee Kohley, RPh, is the teacher. 17214 Van Wagoner Rd, Spring Lake.

Info: BluewaterWellnessTeam.com, 616-296-2422.

Rainbow Therapy Weekly Class: Series for adults – 10am-12pm, 5-7pm. Being offered twice in one day! Starting Sept 11, this 9-week class is designed to give support through a holistic approach to those struggling with day-to-day pressures of anxiety and depression. Learn to tap into the seven main energy centers of the body, the Chakras, teaching ways of understanding, coping, and developing emotions throughout troubled times. $275, fee includes all materials needed. The Remedy House, 5150 Northland Dr NE, Grand Rapids. Register

by Sept 7: TheRemedyHouse.org, 616-443-4225.

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Serenity Yoga – 4-5:15pm. Come for a very gentle class geared toward developing and maintaining balance and strength. As always, class ends with a 20-minute guided meditation. By donation. 1991 Lakeshore Dr, (in Lakeside Shopping District) Muskegon. Must Register: BlueHorizonsWellness. com, 231-755-7771.

SMART Recovery Group – 7-8pm. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Recovery through SelfEmpowerment: The purpose is to help participants gain independence from any addictive behavior.

The meetings encourage participants to take responsibility for their own recovery and supports their capacity to regulate their behavior. As participants progress in recovery their focus can shift to enjoying the activities of a healthy and productive life, including the satisfaction of assisting new participants the program. Free. 714 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven.

Info: Office@ExtendedGrace.org.

Chair Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Chair Yoga uses a chair for greater support and stability within the practice. With an emphasis on the breath, alignment, and moving at one’s own pace. Chair Yoga brings simplicity to the practice and easeful connection with the healing and restorative benefits yoga offers. Taught by Kathy Julien, certified yoga instructor. $10/session. Dominican Center at Marywood, 2025 Fulton St East, Grand Rapids.

Info: DominicanCenter.com, 616-514-3325.

Lunchtime Yoga – 11:45am-12:30. This class is about relaxation and refreshment to help provide extra energy to get through the day! Lunchtime yoga is a great way to kick start the mind to focus on the future tasks at hand. All Levels welcome and encouraged. $10. Bodhi Tree Yoga & Wellness Studio, 208 W 18th St, Holland. Info: 616-392-7580, mibodhitree.com.

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation/Study Group – 7:15-8:30pm. Explore in a practical way the practices associated with Tibetan Buddhism, including concentration, mindfulness, analysis and visualization. Free. Jewel Heart, 1919 Stearns Ave, Kalamazoo. Info: Call 734-368-8701 or 269-9441575 or email: GregSupa@gmail.com Beginning Yoga & Meditation – 9:30-10:45am.

This class will introduce you to basic postures, breathing techniques, and mindfulness with an emphasis on building body awareness. Gentle yet relaxing in nature, you will leave feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and having a greater sense of health and well-being. $12 drop-in. Hearts Journey Wellness Center, 6189 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale. Info: visit us at HeartsJourneyWellness.com or info@ HeartsJourneyWellness.com Nourishing the Lakeshore – 7pm. Meetings the second Tuesday of each month. Open to the Public!

Formed to provide education on the health enriching benefits of traditional diets, to increase access to clean, nutrient dense foods, and to teach traditional preparation and storage methods. Nourishing the Lakeshore of West Michigan is a chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation serving Ottawa, Muskegon, and Oceana counties. The main purpose is to act as a resource for local, clean, nutrient dense food. We also provide informational meetings on health related topics, often those which are politically incorrect.

Nourishing the Lakeshore respects that everyone is at a different point on the path to better eating. Our

goal is to educate and enrich the wellness of our community. Location: The Century Club on Western Ave, Muskegon. Info:Meetup.com/Nourishing-theLakeshore-of-West-Michigan-Weston-A-Price 4th Tuesday Support Group – 7-8:30pm. Free support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals with mental illness. Free.

Momentum Center, 714 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven. Info: 616-414-9111.

A Course in Miracles – 9:30-11am. A complete self-study spiritual thought system. It teaches that the way to universal peace is by undoing guilt through forgiving others. The Course focuses on the healing of relationships and making them holy.

It expresses a non-sectarian, non-denominational spirituality. Unity Center for Spiritual Growth, 6025 Ada Dr SE, Ada. Info: Unitycsg.org. 616-682-7812. $20 off BioMeridian Assessments – Food allergies, environmental allergies, organ function and real food menus and shopping lists for families that are healthy and kid-approved. Grand Rapids. 616-3659176. IntegrativeNutritionalTherapies.com.

WEDNESDAY Rainbow Therapy Weekly Class – Series for Ages 13–18: 5-7pm. Starting Sept 12, this 9-week class is designed to give support through a holistic approach to those struggling with day-to-day pressures of anxiety and depression. Learn to tap into the seven main energy centers of the body, the Chakras, teaching ways of understanding, coping, and developing emotions throughout troubled times. $275, the fee includes all materials needed. The Remedy House, 5150 Northland Dr NE, Grand Rapids. Register

by Sept 7: TheRemedyHouse.org, 616-443-4225.

Yoga for Veterans and First Responders (Military, Fire, Police, etc.) and Their Families – 5:30-7pm. Enjoy yoga for 50 minutes followed by a guided iRest Meditation. These practices help support one’s wellbeing on and off the mat. iRest Meditation has been shown to reduce symptoms associated with PTSD and trauma. The instructors are trained through Warriors at Ease. By donation.

1991 Lakeshore Drive, in Lakeside shopping district, Muskegon. Register: BlueHorizonsWellness. com, 231-755-7771.

A Course in Miracles – 9:30-11am. A Course in Miracles begins. Nothing real can be threatened.

Nothing unreal exists. Herein lies the peace of God. As its title implies, the course is arranged throughout as a teaching device. It consists of three books: Text, workbook for students, and manual for teachers. The order in which students choose to use the books, and the ways in which they study them, depend on their particular needs and preferences. Come for a study group. We have an open door policy, meaning guests can come anytime. Guests do not have to attend every week. Love offering. 6025 Ada Drive SE, Ada. Info: Office@unitycsg.org.

The Law of Attraction Speaking Club – 6:308pm. Do you want to learn how to apply the law of attraction in your life and in your business? We are a group of like-minded individuals who support each other in our growth. Come to Toastmasters where we provide a supportive learning experience where individuals can become better communicators and leaders. Unity Center for Spiritual Growth, 6025 Ada Dr SE, Ada. Info: lawofattractiontm@gmail. com or 616-717-3203.

Meditation – 6-7pm. Every Wednesday we meet in our meditation room from 6-7pm. We begin and end meditation time with live, native flute music.

Join us for the full hour or any part of the time. Call 616-836-1555 for more info or visit our meditation page to learn more. 3493 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck. Info: Info@Spirit-Space.org.

THURSDAY Restorative Yoga – 7-8pm. Calm the mind and nourish the body with Restorative Yoga. Restorative poses are held on a mat and deeply supported with yoga props. The practice seeks to balance the physical, mental, and spiritual while also experiencing profound rest and relaxation. Taught by Kathy Julien, certified yoga instructor. $10/session. Dominican Center at Marywood, 2025 Fulton St East, Grand Rapids. Info and register: DominicanCenter. com, 616-514-3325.

$5.00 cash donation, proceeds go to Sal Perez Youth Scholarship. Kollen Park Dr, Holland. Sign up and cancellations: Bodhi tree Yoga and Wellness FB page, MiBodhiTree.com, Holland Recreation Division’s FB page, 616-355-1139.

1st Saturday QiGong Class – 3-4pm. Instructor Raymond Wan teaches about internal energy, self-healing breathing exercises, and meditation techniques. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, bring a cushion or pillow to sit on, and to not eat a big meal one hour before class.

Donation based. Academy of Alternative Healing Arts, 3790 28th St SW Ste B, Grandville. Info: AOAHA.com or 616-419-6924.

3rd Saturday Inpire Event – 10am-1pm. SeptMay. Everyone is invited to this collaborative community event. Brunch/lunch served. Registration not required. Extended Grace, Momentum Center, 714 Columbus, Grand Haven. Info: 616-502-2078 or online ExtendedGrace.org

Restorative Yoga – 7:15- 8:30pm. All levels are welcome and encouraged to come learn gentle yet powerful poses for the body, mind and spirit.

Through these postures one will be seeking and finding balance. This balance will recharge, refresh and rejuvenate. Restorative Yoga is an antidote to stress.

Bodhi Tree Yoga & Wellness Studio, 208 W 18th St, Holland. Info: MiBodhiTree.com, 616-392-7580.

Hot Yoga – 7:30-8:45am. Sweat with this active, energetic, athletic style of yoga with traditional poses in a hot room. Not recommended for people with heart or lung conditions or those not engaged in regular exercise. $12 drop-in. Hearts Journey Wellness Center, 6189 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale. Info:HeartsJourneyWellness.com or info@ HeartsJourneyWellness.com

Gentle Yoga – 5:30 - 6:30pm. This gentle class offers a peaceful session to gradually build strength and range of motion. With this quiet practice, experience how mindful movement and breath work can deliver much needed nurturing, rest, and clarity.

Taught by Kathy Julien, certified yoga instructor. $10/session. Dominican Center at Marywood, 2025 Fulton St East, Grand Rapids. Info and register: DominicanCenter.com, 616-514-3325.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market – 9am-12pm.

A double-up bucks and bridge card market. Mercy Health Lakes Campus, 6401 Harvey St. Located inside during inclement weather. Muskegon.

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Chair Yoga – 4-5pm. Chair Yoga uses a chair for greater support and stability within the practice. With an emphasis on the breath, alignment, and moving at your own pace, Chair Yoga brings simplicity to the practice and easeful connection with the healing and restorative benefits yoga offers. Taught by Kathy Julien, certified yoga instructor. $10/session. Dominican Center at Marywood, 2025 Fulton St East, Grand Rapids. Info: DominicanCenter.com, 616-514-3325.

Emotions Anonymous – 12-1pm. This is a 12-step program for recovery of mental and emotional illness. Free. The Momentum Center, 714 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven. Info: 616-414-9111.

FRIDAY 3rd Friday Narcan Training and Distribution – 12-2pm. Red Project offers Free Narcan Training and Distribution for those interested. This event is held the Third Friday of every month from 12:00pm-2:00pm. Free. The Momentum Center, 714 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven. Info: 616-4149111 or Office@ExtendedGrace.org

SATURDAY Outdoor Yoga At Kollen Park – 10:30-11:30am.

Sept 8th and 22nd. Come for outdoor yoga classes at Kollen Park on the shore of Lake Macatawa.

Bring a beach towel and a yoga mat. Meet by the band shell for this fun all levels outdoor class!

mark your calendar TUESDAY, November 13

Parenting on the Spectrum – 6:30-8pm.

Presented by Molly Buist, Occupational Therapist. All families, educators and others are invited to learn about proven methods, such as music therapy, that can be utilized to help children living on the spectrum and in need of additional support. $5. Learn more and register: UHSMI.org.

mark your calendar MONDAY, December 3

Mastering the Art of Meal Planning and Food Prep: Winter Edition – 6:308pm. Presented by Andrea Hop, BS, MA, Certified Health Coach. This class will explore why meal planning and food prep, especially during hibernation months, are so important to sticking with dietary goals; plus, learn the basics of successful meal planning and simple hacks for advance food prep. $5. Learn more and register: UHSMI.org.

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HAKOMI THERAPY

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Publisher@NaturalWestMichigan.com to request our media kit. .

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

DYNAMIC FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Ronda VanderWall 4072 Chicago Drive, Grandville 616-531-6050 • DynamicChiro.com

Family owned and operated in the heart of downtown Grandville, Dynamic Family Chiropractic focuses on lifestyle improvements through living a maximized life.

A safe and natural approach to health through the combination of exercise, nutrition, detoxification and chiropractic care.

THE GLEASON CENTER

Dr. Dan Gleason DC & Dr. Dan Weessies, MS, DC 19084 North Fruitport Rd, Spring Lake, MI TheGleasonCenter.com 616-638-6234

An alternative, holistic approach combining chiropractic and kinesiology as well as the latest in metabolic and hormone testing.

Cold Laser Pain and Neuro treatments for: spectrum disorders, injuries, chronic pain, and pre/post surgical rehab. See ad, page 19.

COFFEE SHOP / FAIR TRADE JUST GOODS GIFTS AND CAFE’ 714 Columbus, Grand Haven 616-414-9111 justgoods@extendedgrace.org www.extendedgrace.org

Just Goods Gifts and Cafe’ is located within the Momentum Center for Social Engagement.

Fair trade and social cause merchandise. Local baked goods and beverages. Open 9am to 6pm M-F and 10am to 2pm Sat. A creative space for community integration and the end of stigma. See ad, page 23.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY HARMONY ’N HEALTH

Mary De Lange, CCT, LMT 1003 Maryland Ave, N.E., Grand Rapids 616-456-5033 • HarmonyNHealth.net Certified therapist since 1991 offering colon therapy in a sterile and professional environment.

Using a holistic approach, colonics relieve constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, poor digestion, back pain, body odor and more. See ad, page 33.

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COUNSELING INNER PEACE COUNSELING, PLC

Ashley Carter Youngblood, LMSW, LMFT Owner/Therapist 4155 S 9th Street, Suite D, Kalamazoo, MI 269-254-1211 • Kalamazoo-Counseling.com Ashley Carter Youngblood is a licensed therapist who provides a holistic approach to counseling by empowering others to d i s c o v e r h o w o n e ’s i n n e r wisdom can contribute to the healing of the mind, body, spirit, and relationships.

ENERGY HEALING TONYA NICHOLS, RPH

Certified Energy Medicine Practitioner 332 S Lincoln Ave, Lakeview 989-352-6500 Info@THCOFLakeview.com THCOFLakeview.com Do you feel like you have no energy? Do you feel disconnected and out of balance? Let Tonya help you find your center again.

Combining Emotional Clearing with Full Spectrum Healing, Tonya helps her clients to remove emotional, mental, and energetic blocks that are keeping her clients stuck and preventing them from reaching their full potential for a healthy, happy, and meaningful life. See ad page 21.

ESSENTIAL OILS MOONDROP HERBALS, LLC

Cottage of Natural Elements 351 Cummings, NW Grand Rapids 616-735-1285 • MoondropHerbals.com Your local source for all things natural and botanical.

Essential oils, bulk herbs, tea, hand-crafted bath & body products, raw ingredients, containers, local artwork, unique gifts. Practitioner discounts. Space rental and artisan consignment. See ad, page 24.

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Marilyn York Independent Distributor # 489656 877-436-2299 myYL.com/naturalhealth4u

Essential Oils – Revered for thousands of years for their naturallyenhancing support of body, mind, and spirit. Become a Young Living Essential Oils Member/Customer, and/or an Independent Distributor.

See ad, page 26.

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KEN PORTER CST, CHT 3355 Eagle Park Dr. NE Ste. 107, Grand Rapids 616-262-3848 BodyAndSoulGR.com

Hakomi Therapy can truly change your life. It’s a mindfulnessbased, experiential therapy for transforming the unconscious patterns that keep you from the love, joy, and fulfillment you deserve. Offered with exquisite care and attentiveness.

HEALING SERVICES THE REMEDY HOUSE

Jodi Jenks Natural Health Practitioner, Reiki Master 616-443-4225 TheRemedyHouse.org Certified in bodywork, lymphatic drainage, raindrop therapy, CranioSacral, reflexology, iridology, natural health consultations including a zyto bio-communication scan. Emotional clearing with essential oils and energy work, reiki, Energy Touch. See ad, page 33.

HEALTH / WELLNESS CENTER THE HEALING CENTER

332 S Lincoln Ave, Lakeview 989-352-6500 Info@THCOFLakeview.com THCOFLakeview.com Naturopathic/Holistic Practitioners and retail health store. Natural health consultations, classes, oils, herbs, homeopathy, hypnosis, foods, candles, crystals, books, CDs, massage, reflexology, emotional clearing, foot detox, DOT/CDL health cards for truck drivers. See ad, page 21.

HUMAN RIGHTS/ SOCIAL JUSTICE EXTENDED GRACE

barbara@extendedgrace.org 616.502.2078 • ExtendedGrace.org Extended Grace is a nonprofit grassroots social lab that builds community while solving problems. It does so through: Community Conversations including Inspire! and Deeper Dive events and Town Hall Meetings on Mental Illness; Mudita Gifts; Pilgrim Spirit Tours cultural immersion experiences; Momentum Center for Social Engagement; Just Goods Gifts and Cafe’. See ad, page 23.

LGBTQIA COUNSELING

PAIN MANAGEMENT

DILSWORTH COUNSELING AND THERAPY SERVICES

THE LASER PAIN AND NEURO CENTER AT THE GLEASON CENTER

Sue Dilsworth, Ph.D, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT 6189 Lake Michigan Drive, Allendale Sue@drdilsworth.hush.com 616-307-1617 • HeartsJourneyWellness.com

19084 North Fruitport Rd. Spring Lake, MI 49456 info@thegleasoncenter.com 616-846-5410 • TheGleasonCenter.com

Counseling services tailored to meet the needs of the individual.

Through various treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness and EMDR, individuals will have an opportunity to explore personal challenges in an open, receptive, and supportive environment. Member WPATH. Most insurance accepted including Medicare and Medicaid.

Cold laser therapy can provide drug-free pain relief. This noninvasive treatment is for those suffering from arthritis, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, inflammation and other pain syndromes. Our MLS cold laser also treats neurological degenerative conditions like Parkinson’s, ADHD, spectrum disorders and peripheral neuropathy. See ad, page 19.

LIFE COACH

SCHOOL / EDUCATION

LIA COACHING AND CONSULTING

Pamela Gallina, MA CMC PamGallina@LIAConsulting.org 616-433-6720 • LIAConsulting.org/coaching Pam works with highly– motivated individuals as they aim for their highest self.

Focusing on Small Business Development, Major Life Crisis and Change, Weight Loss & Fitness, Relationships, Budget Management & Reorganization, Decluttering Home and Life. Helping you to achieve your very best life!

MASSAGE THERAPY DYNAMIC FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE THERAPY Jaci Timmermans, MT 4072 Chicago Drive, Grandville 616-531-6050 DynamicChiro.com

Offering Swedish massage with integrated techniques, chosen specifically for your unique body. Relieve those tired and sore muscles and rejuvenate.

Call for on-going monthly specials and discounts.

HARMONY ‘N HEALTH

Mary De Lange, CCT., LMT. 1003 Maryland Ave. NE, Grand Rapids 616-456-5033 HarmonyNHealth.net

Over 24 years of professional experience and trained in a complete range of modalities.

Whether you are seeking relaxation, renewal or treatment for a specific condition, Mary will help find an approach that is helpful for you. See ad, page 33.

BVI SCHOOL OF AYURVEDA Ruth Small, Ph.D., Director 269-381-4946 Ayurveda@SambodhSociety.us AyurvedaMichigan.org

School of Ayurveda. State licensed.

Certificate program for healthcare professionals, doctors, nurses, yoga teachers, wellness educators, massage therapists, holistic health specialists, chiropractors, dieticians and those seeking to learn selfhealth-care. Instructors highly qualified (B.A.M.S.).

NATUROPATHIC INSTITUTE OF THERAPIES & EDUCATION 503 East Broadway St, Mt. Pleasant 989-773-1714 Contact@NaturopathicInstitute.info NaturopathicInstitute.info

Educational programs offered: Natural Health Program: four years (one weekend a month); Massage Therapy Program: one year (two weekends a month); Holistic Doula Practitioner Program: six months (one weekend a month). Individual classes available. See ad, page 19.

THERMOGRAPHY

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ADVANCED THERMAL IMAGING OF WEST MICHIGAN

Julie Bennett 616-724-6368 info@advancedthermalimagingllc.com AdvancedThermalImagingllc.com Thermography is a safe, tested, painless, and effective procedure providing information for breast cancer risk assessment, breast cancer prevention and early detection, possible hormone imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, musculoskeletal inflammation, and neurological problems.

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The Adventures of Energy Annie Award-Winning Series

Our 3rd Book

Energy Annie: The Importance of Integrity COMING THIS OCTOBER!

The Adventures of Energy Annie, the awardwinning series of conscious books for children and families, will release its third book, The Adventures of Energy Annie: The Importance of Integrity this October.

The series follows Annie, a young girl who lives in a small Midwestern town, and her adventures begin in the first book as she learns about how the invisible world of energy assists in life lessons. Her adventures continue throughout the series as she engages with her friends and family using her newfound understanding of energy healing, and learns many different life lessons.

Each book is beautifully illustrated, capturing energy fields and spirit guides, and brings alive the subtle world of energy, and each book features an Activity Page at the end as well.

Come join Annie on her adventures, and watch for future books in this series at the Ama Deus Energy Press!

Makes a fabulous holiday gift for children 6-9

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West Michigan Edition

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