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For years I have been covering the gray in my hair and this past fall I decided that I wanted to stop doing that and go to a natural ‘sexy silver’ do. God bless Devin, my amazing hair dresser and owner of Image by Devin salon in Dearborn. She was part counselor, part color expert, and part hair stylist as she coached me through the process. Devin used so many tricks that I never would have thought of; slowly lightening the rest of my hair, plus using high lights and low lights to move in the lighter direction ever so gradually. There were many, many times when I was extremely tempted to give up, but we made it through and now I am SO happy that I continued on with my quest to go natural. Towards the end of the process I decided to go quite a bit shorter just to speed up the process a bit because the timing felt right and I was ready. Who knew that such a simple thing as a hair style/color change could take so much time and effort? But I can tell you for sure that I realized that I had a lot more feelings wrapped up in my hair style than I ever would have imagined. So I mention all of this because you might have noticed the big change in my picture from the May to the June issue! And now as Paul Harvey would say, ‘So now you know the REST of the story!’ When is the last time that you got dressed up in 1920’s style clothing? If this sounds like your idea of fun, then you should definitely check out the upcoming fund raiser for the Packard Motor Car Foundation which is helping to fund the restoration of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site; a site which was built around 1928, with classic Albert Kahn designed buildings. The evening will include dinner, drinks, dancing and a silent auction all held in the ‘Repair Garage’ which is a lovely vintage, rustic setting but with all the modern conveniences along with beautiful classic Packards. The cost is just $50 per person, or tables of 8 for $350. Visit PackardEvents.org for more information. If you’d rather visit the Packard Proving Grounds during the day, you can stop by for the Holistic Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, July 30th. This is part of the Shelby Farmers Market, so there will be farmers and vendors outdoors on the front lawn of this beautiful site which is steeped in history. Additionally, there will be vendor spaces indoors, along with workshops and lots of healthy living and healthy planet vendors. Admission is free and this will take place from 9am-2pm. Maybe it’s time for a road trip? Dare to do something a little bit different, get out and connect with others. It could very well breathe some new energy into your every day! Love & Light,
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he Women Who Rock Series begins with a ten hour retreat, from 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., August 13 at Michigan State University – Tollgate Estates in Novi. This retreat is the kick-off for the series, which will be followed by bi-monthly, three-hour intimate in-person group sessions over a period of 12 months. The Rolling over Obstacles while Cultivating Knowledge series helps make powerful bite-sized shifts in core areas that will move one from doubting abilities to making change in life and to step into dreams, life desires and possibilities, creating a life of passion and purpose. This series of intense, dynamic sessions designed to guide and allow the participant to ascent to new heights. It will assist with transforming the attendees’ story to a great story with a simple change of perspective, awakening holistic sensory acuity in order to use the body, mind and heart in ways that directly support the discovery of deeper purpose. Each person will take in different levels of reflection, change of perspectives and personal growth. Benefits of attending the retreat will include learning how to value and bring life experiences into successful relationships, being supported by a community of women, hear inspirational stories of failures and success, feel more connected within ones self, become powerful by generating life from the future backwards, put structure in place to support the fulfillment of intentions and begin anchoring inside the identity of future self, achieve realization of being a living, loving model of the co-creative feminine, generating life wherever life goes, and more. The speakers for the day are women who have walked and are continuing on their path to greatness. There will be women leaders from large corporations, non-profits, and small business...women who are seasoned professionals and beginning entrepreneurs, too. Participants may visit the Vendor’s Corner between segments, take part in a Tai Chi session, walk the beautiful grounds, or sit on a bench near the steam and reflect. Attire for the day is causal or exercise clothing. Breakfast, lunch and snack are included in addition to all materials and Tai Chi class. The remaining series will be six small group sessions of three hours each, which will continue finding and unveiling individual greatness. Homework will be given after each session. A monthly newsletter, downloadable guides, weekly support. The retreat may be attended without signing up for entire series but the retreat is mandatory before participating in the series. “Life isn’t about finding yourself. It’s about creating yourself.” - George Bernard Shaw.
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alling all teddy bear lovers! The Taylor Conservatory Foundation is hosting a Teddy Bear Picnic at Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, from 11:30 A.M. To 1 P.M., July 10, in celebration of National Teddy Bear Picnic Day. The event begins with a special picnic-style lunch befitting teddy bear fans and continues with theme-related games, crafts, story time and more , including take-home surprises. Patty Donahue, executive director at the Conservatory, says “I might even take a ‘Run with the Bears’ on the Grand Lawn; it sounds like so much fun! We expect a great turnout for our inaugural event so reserve your space early as seating is limited. “There will be events on the Terrace, and the Grand Lawn, a teddy bear display and photo opportunities in the Conservatory, and the picnic lunch will be served under the covered Pavilion. “The target is age is from three to ten years but we know parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and older siblings will share the fun, too” continues Donahue. This is also a great time to introduce beautiful and unusual plants and flowers to young children. This year’s theme is ‘Sensational Succulents’, with many varieties featured in the Conservatory. Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a non-profit organization with a mission to ‘Create beautiful public spaces, promote the arts and sciences, and preserve our natural environment’. Cost: $20 per person. Location: 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. For more information, visit TaylorConservatory. org. Register at 888-383-4108.
newsbriefs YogaFest: A Community Festival Modeled Entirely On Selfless Service Some of Michigan’s most experienced, gifted and talented yoga instructors and healers will gather to celebrate a yoga, meditation, music, art, nature and community at Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat Center in Pigeon River State Forest for the sixth annual YogaFest, Thursday, August 4 through Sunday, August 7. Teachers and facilitators from across the state will offer their time to YogaFest in the heart of seva, also known as selfless service, the living practice of yoga. The event is more than just a festival; it is a community gathering. Attendees will begin the morning working side-by-side to help serve the needs of the whole through selfless service opportunities. From dining together at community meals, chanting together the evening during kirtan, sharing meaningful conversation and uplifting words, or sitting in silence during group meditation, every participant is likely to walk away feeling transformed and renewed. Jennifer Gray, Song of the Morning Retreat Manager, says, “YogaFest is an expression of our mission to teach yoga in all of its forms; to spread the teachings of yoga to all truth-thirsty souls.” “That’s why Song of the Morning exists year-round and that’s why this festival exists – to feature all individuals who come here and to share their gifts with more people.” YogaFest is not just for adults. It has also been hailed as a family affair. Children attend for free and are invited to participate in related activities in the ‘Jump-4-Joy’ Children’s Tent. Vendors of crafts and food will be present selling local merchandise and mouth watering vegetarian entrees and snacks. The 800-acre property that Song of the Morning has offers hiking, swimming and biking at everyone’s leisure. With the purchase of a Weekend Pass guests are treated to a three-night stay that includes wooded camping with access to all of the festival’s events. For those unable to attend for the whole weekend or don’t want to camp, day passes and indoor accommodations will be provided as another option. The Song of the Morning community hosts YogaFest each year in order to share the spiritual bounty and blessings of the retreat center with new faces and longtime friends alike. Throughout the year the retreat center offers yoga and meditation classes, accommodations and vegetarian meals and hosts a wide variety of workshops run by various facilitators from around the state and beyond. Golden Lotus, Inc. is the Michigan non-profit organization that owns and operates Song of the Morning. Linda Gabby, Chairperson of the retreat’s Board of Directors, says, “YogaFest continues to celebrate the universal truths and varied expressions of Yoga in beautiful, natural surroundings.” Cost: $30-$50 Day Pass; $140 Weekend Pass. Location: 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd., E. Vanderbilt. For more information visit YogaFestMI.com or call 989-983-4107.
Transformative Life & Wellness Coach Opens Detroit Shop
Stephanie Salvaggio, owner of Naturally Empowered, and a transformational life and wellness coach, has opened a new location in the heart of Corktown at Ponyride. The space allows Selvaggio to see private coaching clients, hold wellness workshops and cooking classes and to teach yoga classes, all under one roof. Selvaggio has helped hundreds of clients create their dream lives through achieving healthy habits. Her clients’ most common goals are related to nutrition/body function, weight-loss, sleep, stress, achieving positive outlooks and overall well-being. “My program is different because it is personalized for each specific clients lifestyle, body, preference and goals. It’s real world coaching for balance and vibrancy. To be happy and healthy, you don’t have to lock yourself in your home, decline party invites, eat like a rabbit, or be a Zen Monk. With my support, my clients reach goals and gain empowering tools to live the life they’ve always wanted. Imagine the possibilities!” says Selvaggio. Ponyride is a socially conscious, entrepreneurial space focusing on community outreach and education. Equipped with meetings rooms, a kitchen and dance studio, the space is perfect for the many varied programs which are planned, including a Meet and Greet, A Crash Course n Nutrition and Healthy, Busy People, all on July 31. Editor’s note: See the Calendar for more information on these classes. Location: 1401 Vermont, Detroit. For more information, visit IamNaturallyEmpowered.com. To RSVP, email, steph@iamnaturallyempowered. com. 313-462-0814. natural awakenings
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newsbriefs Detoxing Made Simple
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he amount of toxins that the human body comes into contact with is higher than ever before. Elements such as air, food and chemicals have greater levels of toxicity that are difficult to eliminate; it is difficult for the body to naturally release all of the waste through urination, defecation, and sweat. This takes a toll on one’s health and more prone to disease, stress, and obesity. Join The Detroit Wholistic Center for a guided cleanse on July 9, where they will be launching the Motor City Cleanse. This event will offer a step-by-step process through a detox and cleanse, to assist with eliminating waste, increase energy, release weight, plus gain clarity and creativity. A healthy body is very resilient and when it’s working well it is in a state of ‘homoeostasis’. However, this homoeostatic balance can be upset when you take in more toxins than your body can deal with. Age and overall health are key factors in how well the body can deal with toxins. Generally speaking the younger and healthier can more effectively eliminate toxins and minimize the damage they can cause. But even for the young and healthy there are no guarantees in the face of these increasing toxic burdens that can lead to health problems. There are different ways to cleanse. Eating certain types of foods and engaging in healthy activities are two great methods. There are also cleanses that will give more energy, vitality, and clarity. The following are some ways to start detoxing today: 1. Respiratory system – Start cleansing by deep breathing exercises. Additionally, there are foods and herbs that will also cleanse some organs and eliminate the build up of mucus. Try adding onions, garlic, lobelia, and lemon juice to diet plans. 2. Colon – To properly detox the colon start by flushing out the waste. Increase fluid intake such as water, fiber, and eating fresh fruits and vegetables. Figs, prunes, and okra are also great colon cleansing foods. 3. Skin – The skin is usually neglected when it comes to detoxing. There are three ways to detox the skin: dry brushing, infrared sauna, and ionic footbaths, all are wonderful ways to cleanse the skin from the inside out. Another tip is to avoid talcum powder, chemicals, and petroleum based products applied to the skin. When wearing makeup, look at the ingredients. What is applied on the skin goes directly into one’s system.
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ove coffee but it’s too hot to drink in the summer? Westborn Markets in For more information, please call 313-538-5433 or visit DetroitWholisticCenter.com. Dearborn and Livonia have a solution to this problem, a product called HyperChiller, which will help making t’s about time for this year’s outdoor healthy living outreach at the Packard coffee drinkers happy this summertime. Proving Grounds Historic Site. The Holistic Health & Wellness Fair will be held Hot coffee can be chilled in an instant as part of the Shelby Farmers Market, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, July 30, without ever touching ice; zero dilution 2016. while cooling. It also works to chill There will be regular farmers market spaces on the down wine, tea, juice, water, lemonade, front lawn and also indoor spaces behind the gates and sports drinks• or any other Saturday July 30thnoninside the buildings, with workshops and lots of healthy 9am-2pm carbonated beverage. Shelby Farmers Market living related vendors with products and services too. A During The HyperChiller fits into most Packard Proving Grounds ‘make & take’ workshop will be a new addition this year. single serve brewers and has a deep lid Van with Dyke any Ave traditional method An interesting guest speaker lineup is scheduled at for49965 easy use Township the fair, which includes Dr. Susan Lawton, RN, PhD. and Shelby it is also dishwasher safe. Happy The market accepts Snap/EBT and is part of the turning hot-to-cold, — FREE your ADMISSION! — this summer. Double Up Food Bucks program, making it easy to stop Join the Self-Care Revolution up on locally grown produce. For more Self-care is the true healthinformation, care visit HyperChiller.com or Join us for Guest Speakers, Product and Food Vendors Cost: Free. $20 for outdoor vendor spaces. Location: 49965 Van Dyke Ave (just S of WestbornMarket.com. MAKE ‘N TAKE TABLE 23 Mile Rd), Shelby Twp. For more information, call Therese at 586-946-0425 presented by “NATURES TOOL BOX”
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esearchers reporting in the British medical journal The Lancet, analyzed 44 studies on calcium supplementation or dietary calcium and bone fractures and concluded, “Dietary calcium intake is not associated with risk of fracture and there is no current evidence that increasing dietary calcium intake prevents fractures.” Qualifying studies included more than 44,000 people. A different meta-study from New Zealand’s University of Auckland, also published in The Lancet, reviewed 59 clinical and observational studies of calcium and bone density. The meta-analysis compared the effect of calcium doses of 500, 800 and 1,000 milligrams per day and found that bone density improvements ranged between 0.6 and 1.8 percent throughout the body during the first year of supplementation, but did not increase over time. They concluded that the improvements in bone mineral density from calcium supplements were small and that results mirrored the increases seen from dietary sources, suggesting that neither method significantly improves bone health.
Energy Drinks Harm the Heart
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n addition to alertness, energy drinks may also trigger abnormal heart rhythms and increased blood pressure. Researchers from the School of Pharmacy at the University of the Pacific, in Stockton, California, tested 27 healthy adults. The volunteers were split into three groups—one drank two cans of an energy drink per day, another consumed the same amount of a drink with Panax ginseng and the third a similar-tasting placebo beverage. The subjects were given cardiovascular testing before and after the trial. After three weeks, the group imbibing the energy drinks had a significant increase in abnormal heart rhythms and higher blood pressure. The ginseng and placebo groups saw no change in their heart conditions. Sachin A. Shah, a doctor of pharmacy and professor at Pacific’s School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, says, “Our findings suggest that certain energy drinks may increase the risk of having an abnormal heart rhythm when consumed in high volumes. While we wait for more data, some consumers should exercise caution and not blindly follow the buzz.” The Center for Science in Public Interest, a consumer health advocacy group, has reported that as of June 2014, 34 deaths have been associated with energy drinks.
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new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition finds that an increased intake of carotenoids, powerful antioxidants found in plantbased foods, is associated with slower aging. The research tested 3,660 U.S. adults and measured blood levels of five common carotenoids: alphacarotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, combined lutein/zeaxanthin and trans-lycopene. The researchers found that those with levels that were in the highest quarter had 5 percent to 8 percent longer telomeres compared to those with the lowest quartile of carotenoid levels. Telomeres are located at the ends of DNA chromosomes and get shorter as we age. Longer telomeres indicate greater longevity. Carotenoids are found in the yellow-to-red pigments in many yellow, red and orange foods. They are also contained in green foods where chlorophyll shields the yellow-red color. Alpha-carotenes are present in carrots, cantaloupes, mangoes, kale, spinach, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Beta-carotene is found in some of the same foods, and also tomatoes, apricots and watermelons. Beta-cryptoxanthin is found in papayas, apples and orange peels. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in some of the same foods, along with kiwifruit, grapes, oranges, zucchini and squash. Some of the highest levels are in corn. Lycopene is in tomatoes, watermelons, papayas, apricots and other redto-yellow foods.
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Neurotoxins Identified in Everyday Items
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esearch published in the British medical journal The Lancet has newly identified six neurotoxins: manganese, fluoride, chlorpyrifos, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene or PERC) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). Manganese exposure is found in welding and high-octane gas fumes, among other sources; fluoride is used in many municipal water supplies, glass etching and chrome cleaners. Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate contained in many pesticides, including Dursban and Lorsban. While DDT has been banned from insecticides within the U.S., it is still contained in other agents, including petroleum distillates. DDT is also still used in some areas to spray for mosquitoes. PERC has often been used in dry cleaning and for degreasing metals. PBDEs appear as flame retardants and to make electronics, household goods, building materials, polyurethane foams, plastics and more. The same researchers previously identified lead, methylmercury, polychlorinated biphenyls, arsenic and toluene as neurotoxins. The neurotoxin label means they affect the nervous system and can cause neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, attention deficit disorders, dyslexia and others.
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ore than 600,000 people undergo surgery for back pain every year, yet back surgery is often unsuccessful. Safer manual therapies provide a viable alternative, according to recent research. A study of 455 people with low back pain found that osteopathic manipulation therapy (OMT) helped with their symptoms. The research, published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, gave each patient six osteopathic manual therapy sessions or a placebo treatment over a two-month period. Patients were tested before and a month afterward to assess the success of the treatments, using pain severity and mobility as the main criteria. The research showed that those that started with higher disability scores of 17 or more prior to therapy had significantly less pain and more mobility. Patients with scores of seven or greater also improved, but not to the same degree. Lead researcher and Osteopath Dr. John Licciardone says, “Subgrouping patients according to chronic low back pain intensity and function appears to be a simple strategy for identifying patients that can attain substantial improvement with OMT. From a cost and safety perspective, it should be considered before progressing to more costly or invasive interventions.�
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Moth Misery
Bright Lights Drive Them to Extinction National Moth Week, held from July 23 to 31 (visit NationalMothWeek.org for podcast), has prompted the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) to encourage cities to install motion-sensitive dimming streetlights and is working to designate dark-sky parks that could provide a refuge for nocturnal species. The giant silk moth and other insects pollinate 80 percent of our food crops. In turn, their bodies sustain innumerable birds, rodents and bats. Entire ecosystems rest on their delicate, powdery wings. Only two species of moths are protected under the Endangered Species Act, and three others have gone extinct in the past decade. Many populations are seeing declines of up to 99 percent. Between monoculture crops, pesticides, changing climate, urbanization and decreasing darkness due to artificial lighting, the future of night-flying moths is uncertain. Their only goal is to reproduce, guided to suitable nesting grounds by the shadow of the moon; many moth species do not even have mouths. However, cities now glow brighter than a full moon, and ambient light pollution radiating from urban areas draws moths to their deaths. IDA Program Manager John Barentine says, “Every time a person turns off and shields a porch light on their house, they’re helping.” Source: Sierra Club
GMO-Free Pioneer
New Grain Transport to be Contaminant-Free Large food companies that are switching to non-GMO (genetically modified) soy and corn products must still worry about their ingredients picking up GMO contamination through conventional supply chains. Now, Captain Drake LLC, a North Dakota grain plant, has acquired its own million-bushel terminal with dedicated rail cars used exclusively for GMOfree grains. President Mark Anderson maintains, “We’ll be able to obtain the best non-GMO commodities from three regions: North Dakota, Minnesota and Manitoba, Canada.” In a 2015 Nielsen study of 30,000 consumers, 43 percent rank non-GMO as very important and 80 percent said they would pay more for foods that indicate a degree of healthfulness. Sales of non-GMO products exceeded $10 billion last year and are growing. Anderson explains, “The supply chain needs to be tightened up and moved domestically. We consider this to be another strategic asset for food and beverage clients seeking suppliers committed to guaranteeing the integrity and purity of non-GMO commodities.” Source: Tinyurl.com/NonGMOGrainTerminal
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Fresh Veggies Come Direct to Offices Pioneering employers are now offering fresh vegetables to help employees improve their diet—and their health. Tech companies are even hiring professional chefs to prepare healthful lunches and snacks. In Texas, the Farm to Work program is making it easy and affordable for workers to pick up baskets of local produce at the office. Participants aren’t required to pay an initial lump sum or commit to buying every week. Instead, they can sign up to receive produce in any given week. Other groups around the country are also looking into workplace produce delivery programs, and while many use the traditional community supported agriculture (CSA) model, others are experimenting with different procedures. The Farm Fresh Program, in Bellingham, Washington, connects local farmers to employers interested in receiving weekly deliveries. Meanwhile, Farm2Work, in Arkansas, links local purveyors of produce, meat, eggs, dairy, pies, jams and jellies to area employers. New York’s Adirondack Harvest, a branch of the Cornell Cooperative Extension, started by helping a single farmer link to area employers. The next step, says Teresa Whalen, the group’s southern chapter representative, is working to persuade insurance companies to subsidize workplace CSAs in the same way they’re starting to subsidize gym memberships. Source: FarmToWork.org
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New Numbers Confirm Global Overfishing The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has been collecting reports for decades on how many fish are caught in the oceans annually. However, those numbers don’t take into account smallscale, recreational and illegal fishing or the bycatch that’s discarded before boats return to harbors. A study published in Nature Communications increases the actual total world catch from 1950 to 2010 by 50 percent. Daniel Pauly, author of the University of British Columbia study, states, “The world is withdrawing from a joint bank account of fish without knowing what has been withdrawn or the remaining balance. Better estimates for the amount we’re taking out can help ensure there’s enough fish to sustain us in the future.” Based on official counts, global catches peaked in 1996 and have declined modestly each year. The decline isn’t due to less fishing or restrictions on certain fish, though. “It’s due to the countries fishing too much and having exhausted one fish after the other,” says Pauly. The findings also emphasize the value of fisheries to low-income people in developing countries. The next steps will require well-informed action to preserve this critical resource for people and for the planet.
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new study announced at the 2016 annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons shows that drugs prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can weaken bones in children during a time of critical growth. This study tested 5,315 kids between 8 and
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17 years old and compared the results to a subgroup of 1,967. Each child was given a bone mineral density scan on the femur, femoral neck and lumbar spine. The children taking ADHD medications of Ritalin, Focalin, Dexedrine, Strattera and Vyvanese had lower bone mineral density in the femur, femoral neck and lumbar spine. At least 25 percent of the youngsters taking these medications were categorized as having osteopenia. According to a 2014 Express Scripts study, prescriptions of ADHD medications to children in the U.S. grew by 36 percent between 2008 and 2012.
Scientists Increasingly Find It Dangerous According to a new meta-analysis of previous studies, Philippe Grandjean, of Harvard, and Richard Clapp, of the University of Massachusetts, concluded that DuPont Teflon, used for 50 years to make frictionless cookware, is much more dangerous than previously thought, causing cancer, birth defects and heart disease, and weakening the immune system. Teflon production was phased out in 2006, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found it in the blood of more than 99 percent of Americans, because it can be passed from mother to unborn child in the womb. The researchers say that the federal government’s recommended “safe” level, set in 2009, is as much as 1,000 times too high to fully protect people’s health. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has yet to set a legal allowable limit for its presence in drinking water. Source: EnvironmentalHealthNews.org
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“ I am not Betty Crocker or Mother Nature. I am just an average American living in the suburbs. I am a 50 year old woman who wants to make a difference without becoming a politician or holding a picket sign. How I decided to accomplish this is by living my life making as little trash as possible. My experiences, in the last many weeks, have taught me a great deal. I want to share that information with others who want to take a stand in their own ways. First, I decided to announce my decision to create ‘Zero Trash’ to my friends on Facebook. I wanted support and it was helpful to have a host of minds helping when a problem arose which couldn’t be solved alone. I chose a 7 day challenge to begin my journey. Day one, I turned my trash can into a ‘burn can’ on the advice of one of my fellow Facebook friends. This was a good start. I also put out a compost bin in additions to recycling bags. I did reserve one small Mason jar as ‘trash’ for those instances when there was something I could not put elsewhere.
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Armed with bags, jars, and some lovely reusable vegetable bags (Crate and Barrel sold them to me with zero trash), my first hurdle came with fruit and vegetable stickers. Again, a post to Facebook illuminated that many of those stickers are biodegradable. Who knew? The next hurdle was trying to buy cheese or meat with zero trash. My local Kroger’s deli department was my first stop. I tried talking to the woman behind the counter about what I wanted to do, and asked her if there was anything she could do to sell me cheese without plastic. She was extremely nice and said her boyfriend was also into recycling. She pulled out some brown paper and wrote the price on the outside instead of printing the sticker. Success!!! The next visit to Kroger’s was not as successful. The manager was summoned and I was told it was impossible to give the deli credit for the sale, the sticker was not generated. I pleaded my case and asked if there were a code they might write on the package. “No” was the immediate answer. I then asked the manager if she knew what I was trying to do. “NO” she admitted. She had, in fact, not listened to a word I told her about trying to make a difference in the world. After another attempt, she slowly came to the conclusion that “yes,
there is a code we can write on the package.” Another victory!! Now, every time I come to the deli, I thank the women behind the counter for helping do their part to save the planet, one sticker at a time. They at least smile at me, even if they secretly think I’m a nut case. It was day 5 when I decided to make a trip to my local Whole Foods store. Loaded with all my clean mason jars, I hoped to get food from the bulk department without creating trash. I thought to myself ‘at least at Whole Foods, they promote this idea so I won’t have any trouble.’ How wrong I was. I was informed that a “Federal law has prohibited the use of jars for bulk items.” I was welcome to use their plastic bags. GRRRRRRRR. A quick Facebook post later, I was told that Ann Arbor has an entire store dedicated to bulk items and they encourage their customers to use mason jars. Hmm, I guess that Federal law was
not quite so important in other stores. I hoped to find a closer option, so went to a few international markets. I did find a wonderful place called Jalia Market in Sterling Heights, MI, who let me buy everything in my mason jars. I needed some date paste, and the wonderful man behind the counter, who spoke very little English, took my glass jar to the back room and filled it so I would not have to use the cellophane the bin of dates were wrapped in. I did come across some things that I just did not want to give up. Crackers and dark, organic chocolate chips, for example. These items have plastic wrapping that is not able to be recycled. I put in a search to Google, and found an amazing company. TarraCycle has a slogan “ TerraCycle uses only circular methods (reuse, upcycling or recycling) for repurposing the waste we collect through our various programs. TerraCycle will never landfill or incinerate your waste.” Now I have a place for a few items I can’t live without. I now have options to buy most foods without
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REAL NEWS THAT MATTERS Independent Media Tell Us the Truth by Linda Sechrist
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n virtually all aspects of life, we are influenced consciously or subconsciously by mainstream media messages. Today, six media giants—Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, Twenty-First Century Fox, Time Warner, Viacom and DirecTV—control the vast majority of what we watch on TV and in movies, listen to on the radio and read in books, newspapers and magazines. According to Ben Bagdikian, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The New Media Monopoly, this handful of conglomerates form a cartel that wields enough influence to affect U.S. politics and define social values. Thirty years ago, before many mergers and acquisitions, 50 corporations owned nearly all of American media. Today’s infotainment and rhetoric, misrepresented as news, is leading millions to conclude that these colossal powers do not exist to objectively report the truth.
Mainstream Media’s True Colors
Although a recent Gallup Poll reflects Americans’ lack of trust in mainstream media’s reporting of news fully, fairly and accurately, fair reporting was what HarperCollins, a prominent publisher, expected upon the 2016 release of
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New York City holistic psychiatrist Dr. Kelly Brogan’s A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives. They were shocked when the book was boycotted. “The New York Times, Dr. Oz and Good Morning America refused to schedule author interviews or write book reviews. There wasn’t a whisper anywhere on mainstream media about my evidenced-based book on how women can holistically recover from depression without a single prescription. HarperCollins was baffled. I was their first credentialed author who spoke out against pharmaceuticals,” says Brogan. So Brogan turned to independent outlets, including print, online and social media, her own website, newsletter lists and word-of-mouth. Her work soon broke through into three of the top bestselling book lists: USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and The New York Times. That example serves as clear proof of the importance and power of independent media to furnish the public helpful and in-depth information on wide-ranging topics that mainstream broadcast media typically only cover in 30- to 60-second blurbs or not at all.
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Dr. Mark Hyman, chair of the Institute of Functional Medicine and director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, learned Brogan’s lesson early on. “Independent media have been crucial in disseminating my life’s work. Given the misinformation being spread by regular news and government channels about weight and health, we deserve to hear the truth about what’s in our food, toxins in our environment and how we can truly heal our bodies,” says Hyman, a nine-time bestselling author.
Independent Voices
Today’s independent media landscape shifts at warp speed. With 24/7 Internet access to websites, both groundbreaking journalism and grassroots perspectives appear in original articles and blogs. Outlets include independent online radio, TV shows, newspapers, filmmakers and “citizen journalists” armed with smart phones instantly transmitting images and updates via YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. From a growing recognition that such media play a vital role in shaping a more informed and engaged citizenry, more attention is again being paid to the need for real news that matters. Breaking the reign of junk food news generators is the mission of ProjectCensored.org, a media research program at California’s Sonoma State University. Billions of dollars are spent annually on webinars, podcasts and e-books exploring health and healing, self-help, spiritual enlightenment and creativity, indicating a reading audience with a hunger for deeper wisdom. Since 1973, New Dimensions Radio, co-founded and hosted by Justine Willis Toms, has featured many of the world’s most respected wisdom keepers. “Guests exclaim how refreshing it is to speak in-depth and at length. Mainstream, commercially based media consistently present sound bites on how things are breaking down and not working, without opening thought to constructive visions for a future that benefits all life and the planet,” says Toms. “Independent media have broken away from dependence on the moneyed interests holding tight reins on the news and information they publish. Because we’re listener-supported, public radio is
free to explore a wide range of timely and timeless topics,” he says. Leaning away from one-sided views gives independent media space to expand people’s perspectives and positive expectations for the future. The seven-time Pulitzer Prize-winning Christian Science Monitor international news organization was established in Boston over a century ago to till human thought and thereby improve human lives via an uplifted journalistic standard. “Its quiet insistence for human rights and against tyranny; for generosity and against selfishness; for intelligence, charity, courage, integrity and most of all, for progress and hope—surely that has helped,” remarks John Yemma, current columnist and former editor. “We work to uncover where progress is occurring, even though headlines proclaim the contrary. There are always two sides to a story,” says Susan Hackney, a senior director with the Monitor, which consistently resists the sensational in favor of the meaningful. Magazines such as Natural Awakenings, Mother Jones, The Optimist and Yes! are likewise stirring up conversations on meaningful issues via larger perspectives with a focus on tangible solutions. They address such areas as the damaging health and environmental effects of genetically engineered food, championed by Jeffrey Smith, founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology. “Europe could kick genetically modified ingredients (GMO) out of their food supply because their mainstream media covered the health dangers, while U.S. mainstream media ignored them and kept Americans in the dark. Independent media in the U.S. enable democracy and consumer-inspired transformations of all kinds. Knowledge has organizing power,” advises Smith.
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With Fran Korten at its helm, the adfree, subscription-supported, nonprofit Yes! is helping to reframe our biggest issues. “Mainstream media, dependent upon advertisers that would have us believe that we can buy happiness, celebrate stories of the rich and powerful, leaving everyone else feeling small and powerless. Independents can help resist such ways of seeing the world, help people see a different path to suc-
We in America are the best entertained and least informed society in the world. ~Neil Postman, media theorist and educator cess and happiness and perceive themselves as change agents. Together, we share engaging stories of how people are carving out new ways of living that hold the hope of a world more in balance with the living Earth and where everyone’s inherent worth and dignity are recognized,” says Korten. Allan Savory, founder of the Savory Institute and originator of a holistic land management systems approach to recover and preserve sustainable resources, underscores the need for change leaders and independent thinkers. “As we ponder who they might be, we realize it’s not those that discover new, counterintuitive insights, but those that spread the knowledge. The groundbreakers are pioneers like writers, poets, artists, speakers and social networkers. After 50 years of trying to understand the intense institutional resistance to and ridiculing of my work of managing complexity in a simple manner, holistic management is now quickly spreading globally. This is only due to social networking, independent writers and my TED talk that went viral,” observes Savory. Laurie McCammon, change leader and author of Enough! How to Liberate Yourself and Remake the World with Just One Word, contracted with independent publisher Red Wheel Weiser to get her message out. “It’s been building awareness of forbidden knowledge—that we each have unrealized potential to affect reality by changing our thoughts. We can nurture a shift in global culture away from an existing way of life that has bred fear, lack and a belief in scarcity,” explains McCammon. She suggests that to preview a new vision of, “I am enough and have enough,” and, “We are enough and have enough,” we should look to the fertile fringes; small communities of intentional and conscious people actively reinvent-
ing society. “Look at what independent media are reporting on; as well as their unprecedented use of new terms such as organic, wellness, sustainability, permaculture, transition town, sharing economy, social responsibility, biomimicry and the butterfly effect,” says McCammon. The existing worldview, with all of its core assumptions and rules, aims to restrain awakening individual and collective consciousness. McCammon observes, “As long as the ‘old story’ was told repeatedly by mainstream media with conviction, it could command our attention and make us doubt our inner story. Trusting that the outer world had our own best interests in mind meant that there was no need to turn within. This is changing. Thanks to farseeing, courageous and strong enough independent media, there’s been an overturning to a more wholesome story of mind-body-spirit, abundance, innovation, collaboration and cooperation.” Mainstream and independent media coexist like two sides of a coin. Mainstream media’s talking heads tell us how to act and think while independent media invite us to engage, educate and think for ourselves, dig deeper and take action. Without independent media, we would know little about the benefits of the ever-evolving grassroots movement of holistic, alternative, complementary, integrative and functional medicine. Nor would we know the truth about climate change; the health advantages of plant-based diets and community gardens; food deserts and nutrition-related illnesses; the prevalence of environmental toxins; signs of spiritual progress; alternative education; and the benefits of eco-villages to people and the planet. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com. natural awakenings
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Chilling Out Revives Body and Soul by April Thompson
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ere’s something to add to our to-do list: nothing. Americans today work more hours than ever before, foregoing hard-earned vacation days and spending more time with electronic devices than with friends and family. The temptation and pressure to do more at the expense of needed rest are great, but failing to take time out to recharge our minds and bodies can have serious consequences, according to experts. Downtime is most acutely needed in the workplace. In a survey of nearly 20,000 workers, The Energy Project and Harvard Business Review found that 59 percent of them were physically exhausted, emotionally drained, distracted and lacking purpose. Headquartered in Yonkers, New York, with offices in Europe and Australia, The Energy Project has helped hundreds of businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, create healthier, happier and higher-performing workplaces. The company takes its cues from elite athletes that carefully build rest and recovery periods into their training schedules. “Just as your body needs sleep and food to function optimally, so does your mind and spirit,” says Annie Perrin, an executive vice president with the project. There’s a mounting body of neurological research to buttress the analogy. Important assimilation of learning and
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“meaning making” occurs in the resting brain, according to Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Ed.D., associate professor of education, psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and author of Emotions, Learning, and the Brain. When our minds are allowed to wander, they engage a network of interacting brain regions that together are thought to play a key role in building our ability for inward reflection and recollection, known as the default mode network. Immordino-Yang’s research suggests that such activation during restful moments is positively associated with the recalling of memories, envisioning the future and even developing a moral foundation. “This network seems to be more engaged when we aren’t actively gathering information or working on an external goal,” remarks Immordino-Yang. Zoning out on TV or video games doesn’t produce the same brain benefit because, “It’s about looking inward rather than outward,” she says. The default network does engage when introspection occurs during nurturing social interaction, such as while enjoying a reflective conversation with friends or family. She recommends banning technology and other distractions during periods spent in activities that bring joy and meaning so that we are present in a mindful way. The Energy Project ushers clients through a compre-
hensive energy audit, using exercises to expose specific personal habits that lead to diminishing returns in both work and play time. In one exercise, workers are asked to rank current incoming emails from one to five, with the highest number equating to, “I need to respond immediately.” Most rate nearly no fives, says Perrin, a realization that has helped many people change their email habits. While change can be hard, Perrin suggests creating new, healthy rituals through repetition, which taps into the brain’s desire for automaticity. For example, she advises workers to schedule “renewal breaks” every 90 minutes after completing a block of high-priority tasks. “If you’ve been sitting, move; if the mind has been active, do something to quiet it, like meditating or simply closing your eyes.” She also suggests finding workers to buddy up with and schedule mutual breaks to help support and hold each other accountable. Immordino-Yang suggests that another practice to maximize the value of downtime is to combine it with exercise. “A walk can be rejuvenating,” she says. “While the body is engaged, the mind is free to wander.” The Energy Project calls on managers to model these downtime activities for their employees. Some companies have instituted policies that limit sending email from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., as well as during weekends and vacations, so staffers don’t feel compelled to read and respond to keep up with work. Setting limits is even more crucial for young people with minds and habits that are especially malleable. “I see teenagers taking their phones into the bathroom or bed to text in the middle of the night. Parents need to put a stop to this,” counsels Immordino-Yang. “The brain needs uninterrupted rest to work at its best.” Learning that being a productive employee or an emotionally available parent requires giving ourselves a break and gives us permission to rest. We find that downtime is not just good for ourselves, but also for our families and workplaces. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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of being not too hot and not too cold. Developing mental fortitude takes us even further than we can imagine. Mastery is born from discipline, focused attention and a deep core desire to adopt habits and behaviors that will upgrade our mindset. Author of Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game, Parent teaches his students to enter a state that he calls “trusting versus trying.” He teaches a “one stroke at a time” approach, which emphasizes awareness of being in the present moment, as many contemplative spiritual traditions do. When the golfer is deeply engaged in the present moment with just the right level of emotional intensity, free of distractions and worries about future swings, they become integrated with what’s taking place on the course in the here and now to the point of total absorption. In yoga, pranayama, or breathing techniques, are employed to promote relaxation in the mind and body. The Zen approach to golf uses breath work to allow body and mind to make the most fluid and powerful golf swing possible for the player. “The single factor that sets apart the top performers in any athletic discipline from the rest of us is their state of mind,” says Craig Perkins, a yoga master and founder of the Yandara Yoga
Institute, in Baja California, Mexico. “From all my years of yogic study, there’s one teaching that always sticks with me: If we want to master our game, whether it’s golf, yoga or chess, we must first and foremost master our mind.” Practitioners maintain that, meditation can take our mental game to its optimal level and Perkins believes, “Meditation is the number one practice for cultivating self-trust.” Positive visualization, which can be supported by meditation, is another method champion golfers leverage to improve their performance levels. Parent teaches his students, “Establish a clear image in your mind’s eye, and the body will follow.” Repeating this technique with every shot helps the golfer cultivate
the habit of positive visualization by seeing the results. Physical prowess is of little consequence if our mental game is off. Under the intense pressure of a golf match, execution suffers when performance anxiety isn’t kept under control. While many golfers have what it takes to succeed—the requisite native ability, experience, technique and talent—mental hang-ups can cause them to call it a day. Detrimental habits can undermine our self-confidence, as well as our score. The solution lies in pinpointing what’s behind them and applying pertinent Zen techniques to either gradually alleviate or winningly work with them. Hughes, who makes his home
overlooking the greens of Shirkey Golf Course, says, “It’s about getting out of your own way. When you’re at one with the game as it presents itself, you know your game will be much better than when your mind is racing off to work issues, family dramas and all the other usual life stuff. When I learned how to establish myself in this present moment awareness, not only did my golf game change for the better, so did the rest of my life.” Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy on the faculty of the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com.
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She suggests taking a refreshing look at low-calorie fruits and veggies such as stuffed celery used in creative, tasty ways. After removing strings, fill celery logs with plain yogurt and freeze. To serve, cut into one-bite pieces appropriate for a dog’s size. Another easy favorite is filling an ice cube tray two-thirds full with Greek-style or traditional plain yogurt mixed with diced strawberries or whole blueberries and freeze overnight. For cats, omit the fruit and instead add bits of mercury-free water-packed tuna or salmon as a special treat. Add fresh or dried catnip to catch Kitty’s attention. “Once when fixing dinner, I dropped a piece of frozen yellow squash and the dogs dove for it,” says writer Livia J. Washburn, in Azle, Texas, of her Chihuahuas. “Nicki waits for things to hit the floor; Nora showed her game face and won the Squash War.” “Obesity is the number one nutritional disease affecting our pets, so summertime activities that avoid overheating are vital for overall health,” says Veterinarian Jeff Werber, a veterinary medical journalist with a Los Angeles practice. “Proper nutrition is critical— not only to the foods we feed, but to the treats we give.” Twelve years ago, Rick Woodford’s Belgian Malinois/Labrador mix, Jackson, was diagnosed with lymphoma. In order to keep him eating, Woodford shared his own food. Jackson lived an additional four years, in part due to improved nutrition. “Portion control is important,” he says. “What’s right for an 80-pound dog is way too much for a 30-pounder.” Woodford, the author of Feed Your Best Friend Better and Chow, lives near Portland, Oregon. Frosty Paws is a lower lactose version of ice cream for dogs and discriminating cats. Recipes for homemade versions can be found online.
The basics are one ripe, mashed banana, 32 ounces of plain or vanilla yogurt and two tablespoons of honey, all mixed in a blender and frozen in small ice cube trays. Variations may substitute goat’s milk yogurt or add a quarter-cup of strawberries, cranberries or blueberries for antioxidants in lieu of the honey. Frozen vegetable broth, primed with added bits of cooked chopped spinach, broccoli, carrots or a small cheese cube, is a hit with dogs. Cats like theirs with tidbits of chicken, turkey or a few shreds of cheese. Using a bone-shaped ice cube tray lets humans know it’s the pet’s treat. “When I was developing frozen treat recipes, my husband came in from the
yard one hot afternoon and went straight to the freezer,” says Paris Permenter about John Bigley, co-authors of The Healthy Hound Cookbook, in Cedar Park, Texas, who live with mixed breeds Irie and Tiki. “I watched him eat two helpings of the dog ice cream and then told him what it was. We often share our food with our dogs. It was nice for them to share their goodies with us!” The bottom line for the best summertime treats is to go healthy, be creative, use fresh ingredients, don’t overindulge and stay cool. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
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Play Date (Large Dogs) – 6-7pm. A one-hour offleash romp for large breed dogs, over 35 pounds, to interact and play for only $10 per dog. Payment is accepted in person at the door, day of the play date. Must RSVP in advance to reserve your space. Friends Training Center, 2621 S. Telegraph Rd, Dearborn. lthomas@metrodetroitanimals.org. 313-943-2697.
“Ice Cream Social” –7-9pm. Bring your dog in for a Yoghund Frozen Yogurt treat. Socialize and play! $2 & human treat is free. Bow Wow Baktique, 21035 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods. 313-469-7204.
GPAAS Adoption Event – 12-1:30 pm. Small dogs, puppies. 1:30-3pm; medium & large dogs. 12-3 pm; cats. At Soc, 158 Ridge Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms. Gpaas.org. 313-884-1551.
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THURS, JULY 14, 2016 Play Date (Small Dogs) – 6-7pm. A one-hour offleash romp for small breed dogs, under 11 pounds, to interact and play for only $10 per dog. Payment is accepted in person at the door, day of the play date. Must RSVP in advance to reserve your space. Friends Training Center, 2621 S. Telegraph Rd, Dearborn. lthomas@metrodetroitanimals.org. 313-943-2697.
SAT, JULY 23, 2016 Protect-A-Pet – 9am-1pm. The Michigan Humane Society Protect-A-Pet clinics offer low-cost, age-appropriate vaccinations against Distemper, Parvocvirus, Rabies and other diseases. $5, Rabies vaccinations. Dearborn Heights City Hall, 6045 Fenton St., Dearborn Heights. MichiganHumane.org. 734-721-4195. GPAAS Adoption Event – 12-1:30 pm; small dogs, puppies. 1:30-3pm; medium & large dogs. 12-3 pm; cats. At Soc, 158 Ridge Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms. Gpaas.org. 313-884-1551.
SUN, JULY 31, 2016 Adoption Event – 12-3pm. Wag Animal Rescue, Pet Supplies Plus, 19295 West Rd, Woodhaven. WagAnimalRescue.com.
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How did becoming a parent boost your relationship with organic foods and health? I was raised on a diet of mostly fresh, homemade, food and knew it was something I wanted for my own children. At that point, I knew the basics; that it was healthier and tasted better than store-bought baby food. The more NaturalAwakeningsDetroit.com
I learned, the more I became fascinated by how switching to an organic diet positively affects our health.
Why is it vital to introduce organic food during a youngster’s early development? America’s food supply is loaded with more chemicals and GMOs [genetically modified organisms] than ever before. I believe, as many others do, that the rapid rise of food allergies in children is a direct result. Many chemical pesticides and artificial flavors and colors are known to contain carcinogens, suspected hormone disruptors and neurotoxins. It is widely believed that even small doses of these common pesticides can have lasting negative effects on a child’s health. I believe that teaching our kids about the importance of fresh, organic food and the potential dangers of a conventionally processed diet helps set the
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How do homemade organics and packaged organics differ?
Which favorite foods do you love to make for your babies and why?
Store-bought baby food, organic or not, is processed to have a long shelf life of up to two years. So much of the nutrient content is lost during processing that most manufacturers artificially add it back in, but aren’t obligated to inform consumers. The added nutrients are synthetic and aren’t absorbed by the body the same way as naturally occurring nutrients. The taste, color and aroma of commercial baby food isn’t as appealing. By feeding your baby a steady tasty diet of fresh, homemade, organic baby food, you greatly reduce the risk they’ll grow into a picky eater. Plus, making your own baby food is three to five times less expensive than what is store-bought. Homemade food has a far smaller impact on the environment compared with commercial manufacturing, transportation and packaging. By the time a baby turns 1, they will have eaten from nearly 700 jars or pouches of storebought baby food that generally end up
I focus on whole foods. Great first foods include bananas, apples, butternut squash, pears, avocados, peas and sweet potatoes. Once a baby has successfully tried a couple of these, start mixing them together. Banana and avocado, apple and butternut squash, and peas and sweet potato are good combos. They’re loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, easy to make and yummy. Avocados’ healthy fat is also essential to brain development.
What key lessons learned from your mother have you carried forward with your young family? Two lessons really stick with me: “Stay open and leave room for life to surprise you,” and “You can have it all… just not all at the same time.” In my teens and 20s, I was a meticulous planner, disap-
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What’s the best gift a mother can give her child? There’s nothing more important to a child’s overall health and well-being than being raised in a loving, warm environment where they feel safe, loved and important. My deep love for my children guides every decision I make for them. A mother’s intuition is a superpower. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.
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plied to the land for at least three years. n Farmers and processors are inspected annually by a certifying agency. n Farmers and processors must keep detailed records of practices. n Farmers are required to maintain a written organic management plan.
Certified Humane When we buy local cheese, poultry or meat at the farmers’ market, we sometimes see a certified humane notice. One such producer is Baetje Farms, outside St. Louis, Missouri. Their highly regarded goat cheeses offer traceability via a lot number, so buyers can know exactly which milking the cheese came from. In factory farming, which often involves penning or caging animals that never go outdoors, “certified humane” means that this producer meets Humane Farm Animal Care standards:
Locavore Lingo What All the Food Labels Really Mean by Judith Fertig
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ocally grown foods are more likely to have been bred for flavor and nutrition than durability and a long shelf life, says Emily Akins, outreach director for the Kansas City Food Circle, a cooperative that links residents with farmers that grow and raise organic and free-range food. An added benefit is getting to know the farmer and being able to ask the questions—and receive the answers—that are important to us. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that local food sales totaled $12 billion in 2014, up from $5 billion in 2008. They continue to grow.
Organic or Certified Organic Consumers want to know the difference between organics and certified organics. Today’s number of U.S. certified organic
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operations has jumped nearly 300 percent since 2002 to more than 21,700. Although a certified organic designation might be the preferred index of how foods are grown and raised, it is not always possible for certain foods in some climates. Sometimes there’s a tradeoff in buying organic foods in the carbon footprint of its transport to market. According to the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, in Tampa, Florida, “Organic refers to a specific method of growing and processing foods, and is defined as produce grown, packaged and stored without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or irradiation.” To be considered certified organic under the Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR Part 205, products must meet these standards: n No harmful chemicals have been ap-
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n Fed a nutritious diet without antibiotics or hormones. n Provided proper shelter with resting areas and sufficient space. n Animals have to ability to behave naturally. Veronica Baetje says her farm’s goats receive organic mineral supplements and locally grown alfalfa hay in addition to pasture grass every day. She adds, “They are free to choose what they prefer to do, whether skip and run up a hill, lie under the shade of a tree, soak up some sunshine or play with their herd mates.”
Wild Food At times, farmers’ markets will offer foraged foods from the wild or wild game. Sources are listed online at EatWild. com. “Few of us will go back to foraging in the wild, but we can learn to forage in our supermarkets, farmers’ markets and from local farmers to select the most nutritious and delicious foods available,” says founder Jo Robinson, in Vashon, Washington, For example, Dave and Sue Whittlesey, at High Wire Ranch, in Hotchkiss, Colorado, raise bison (buffalo) and elk that they sell both through local stores and at the Aspen Saturday Market. The wild game is 100 percent pasture-fed, non-GMO (no genetically
Healthy Foods Lexicon Grass-fed—Beef or milk cows fed on grass. The benefit is leaner, betterflavored meat and more omega-3s, plus fuller flavors in milk, butter and other dairy products. Heirloom—Older, non-hybrid varieties of produce, including fruit trees, herbs and vegetables. Foraged—Native foods gathered from the wild, rather than cultivated. Examples: wild mushrooms, fiddlehead ferns, mulberries, native pecans, black walnuts and native persimmons.
Heritage breeds—Ancestral breeds of poultry and livestock that often take longer to reach market weight, but have more flavor.
Free range—Poultry raised outdoors where they are free to range over natural vegetation.
Local—Grown or raised within a threehour driving radius of the consumer’s purchase site.
modified feed), gluten-free and not given hormones or any antibiotics unless the animal is sick.
Trusted Sources The land, climate and growing season dictate the best natural farming practices for each area, often described along with their products on farm and farmers’ market websites. Wisconsin’s Dane County Farmers’ Market, in Madison, provides detailed descriptions of farm products and agricultural practices so customers can make informed choices. Sometimes, the type of farm makes a difference. “We are intentionally human scale,” says Virginia Goeke, of Sylvan Meadows Farm, in Viroqua, Wisconsin. “We choose to husband our land to promote harmony and synergy. We are creating a sustainable farm ecosystem where herbal meadows, prairies, heirloom gardens, orchards, woodlands, and rare breeds of livestock and wildlife flourish.”
Pastured—Livestock raised on pastures instead of factory farms. Traceability—Precise tracking by a farmer that informs the consumer of which chicken hatched a specific clutch of eggs, which farm grew a cantaloupe and which mill boiled down and bottled the sorghum syrup. Wild-caught—Fish that live and are caught in open lakes, streams or oceans. For more current agricultural, market and trade terms, visit LexiconOfSustainability.com.
Sometimes, we’d just like someone else to do the food curating for us. The Kansas City Food Circle requires member farmers to take a pledge to follow certain agricultural practices. “When you buy food from our members, you can rely on the co-op’s pledge that it’s been certified naturally grown or that the farmer has USDA Organic certification,” says Akins. Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, the joint effort of 100 small-scale family farms providing fresh, organic, seasonal produce, in Leola, Pennsylvania, gives similar assurances. The USDA reports that 160,000 farmers nationwide are currently selling to their local markets via farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture organizations, restaurants, groceries and institutions, generating health, social, economic and environmental benefits for local communities. It keeps growing because we keep asking questions. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com.
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Mom’s Kitchen Counter Cooking School Kids That Learn to Cook Grow Up Eating Healthier by Jen Haugen
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nvision walking the supermarket aisles and picking up a favorite pasta sauce and breakfast cereal, then adding favorite fruits and vegetables to the cart. When we think about the grocery brands we buy or our go-to recipes, they tend to begin with one common thread— the influence of our mothers—our first teachers about food and cooking. In their Project EAT study, University of Minnesota researchers found that Mom has the biggest impact on the family’s eating habits and continues to play a significant role in our food choices, brands and how we cook, even influencing our ideas about health itself by their example.
Cooking Together
Most of us learn about cooking from our mothers, and one way moms have a tremendous impact on their children is by collaborating on recipes and cooking meals together. The idea of an at-home “kitchen counter cooking school” doesn’t focus on a hard and fast course
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on cooking; instead, it’s a place where family members gather around the counter and cook together. This almost guarantees that meals will be healthier and more fun, affording a sense of ongoing adventure where kids can explore ingredients from around the U.S. and even the world. Consider creating a “United States of My Plate” project by preparing a recipe from each state during the summer, and then rating the recipes based on taste and flavor (startup tools are at ChooseMyPlate.gov). Our senses are engaged during food preparation activities. While chopping red peppers for a recipe, we are noting their appearance, feeling their texture, smelling their fragrance, hearing the sounds of preparation and likely tasting some on the spot. Involving more of our senses as we explore our food makes the whole activity more enticing. It helps to adopt Julia Child’s motto: “Learn how to cook, try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless and above all, have fun.”
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The freshest ingredients come from our own gardens and produce the most delicious meals. Gardening as a family can change the way everyone looks at food through the simple act of planting, growing and harvesting. Knowing where everything on the plate comes from makes us more mindful of the energy it takes to grow food, and kids will naturally eat what they help grow. Moms can change the world—right in their own yard or patio—with the power of a traditional or urban garden. Just one square foot of organic gardening space can yield half a pound of fresh fruits and vegetables. A 300-square-foot garden can produce 150 pounds each summer; plus it provides a good workout. In 2011, I started a teaching garden at our local supermarket as a means of showing kids how to grow their own food, with the hope that it would also inspire their families. The goal was to plant the seeds for healthier habits that would last a lifetime. During its first four years, 52 percent of the students’ parents noted a more positive attitude about fruits and vegetables exhibited by their own children. After participating in the program, one mother shared her young daughter’s noteworthy query, “Mom, could you go to the store and get me some Swiss chard?” By planting gardens and creating kitchen counter cooking schools at home throughout America, our country could become victorious in ensuring that families are healthier. They will be eating healthier foods, working out in the garden and learning about food in a whole new way, all while connecting in a family activity. Jen Haugen, a registered and licensed dietitian and certified master gardener, is the author of The Mom’s Guide to a Nourishing Garden. She blogs at JenHaugen.com.
Voices of Experience Tips from Registered Dietitian Moms “It’s not going to be a Norman Rockwelllike experience. It’s going to be messy, and everything associated with it might take 10 times longer than anticipated. It’s not about the outcome, it’s about the journey. “Allow your children to participate in the cooking process by giving them age-appropriate duties in the kitchen. We’re talking about rinsing produce in the colander, ‘looking’ at cookbooks, stirring, scooping, squeezing and setting the table. As they grow older, give them more to do.” ~Robin Plotkin, Dallas “Every other Wednesday, each child had to cook dinner. I gave them a piece of paper with fill-in-the-blanks. Every Sunday, they had to turn in their menu so I could go grocery shopping. Now, both my kids cook really healthy meals.” ~Chere Bork, near Minneapolis-St. Paul
“Have kids look through kid-friendly cookbooks and scroll through their favorite recipe app. My girls regularly pick out recipes they would like to try for our next meal.” ~Suzanne Farrell, Denver “Giving them choices makes them feel like they’re contributing, and lets them put their own twist on a recipe.” ~Naomi May, Charleston, South Carolina
“Teaching someone else solidifies your own knowledge; I knew if her brothers taught my 8-year-old daughter, it would boost their own confidence, too. I always start by teaching about some food they are excited to make on their own. Then I start asking them to help with meal prep. Pretty soon, they have an arsenal of skills and can prepare a meal by themselves.” ~Niki Strealy, Portland, Oregon “Let your kids experiment in the kitchen. My first couple dozen creations didn’t taste good, but I eventually developed a sense of what did and didn’t work. Giving this freedom nurtures a sense of creativity in the kitchen. It’s much easier when spatulas and rolling pins are childsize, like those at CuriousChef.com.” ~Amy Gorin, near New York City “We watch videos together that demonstrate proper techniques. Everyone is designated an ‘official taste tester’.” ~ Jillian O’Neil, New York City Primary Source: Adapted from JenHaugen.com.
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ou may think you’ve identified your calling, questioned it, become disillusioned, left it and then come back to it in a different form. The following clues let you know you’re on the right track. You realize you’ve been training for this since birth. Even the gritty things, the disappointments, regrets and screwups have all been preparation. Major life disruptions and failures were all just teaching essential lessons so that you can become who you’re called to be. You sense ease. In the face of obstacles—such as doors of suspected opportunity that are shut tight or relentless struggles impeding a course you thought was right—it can be hard to tell if your commitment is just being tested or you’ve veered off course. Such hurdles can be part of the growth process cultivating your “inner hero” necessary for the journey. Trust the sense of movement towards ease, which likely will include supportive synchronicities. Your health may improve. Cravings for unhealthy foods will lessen and you’ll feel more energetic. Old aches and pains might disappear; even chronic illness can fade when you’re focused on your life purpose. You feel strangely peaceful, despite reasons to be anxious. Your soul longs to express what you’re on Earth to express, and when you finally rise into alignment with your calling, your soul does a happy dance. Even if everything else seems to be falling apart and others consider you crazy, you’ll be centered in peace, relieved that you finally know what you’re
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SOIL SISTERS Female Farmers Come of Age by Lisa Kivirist
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ore women are becoming farmers, bringing with them a passion for producing organic and sustainably raised fare and transforming America’s food system. The U.S. Census of Agriculture reports that their numbers rose by more than 20 percent between 2002 and 2012, to 288,264.
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“Women have played an integral role in farming for centuries, but in the last 100 years they’ve started to self-organize and be recognized for their important work,” says University of California garden historian Rose Hayden-Smith, Ph.D., author of Sowing the Seeds of Victory: American Gardening Programs of World
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War I and editor of the UC Food Observer. “During that war, the Women’s Land Army of America, a female-led initiative, recruited nearly 20,000 mostly middleclass urban and suburban women to enter the agricultural sector as wage laborers at farms, dairies and canneries, often in rural areas, where farmers urgently needed help while the male labor force was off fighting.” Women also helped feed Americans during the Victory Garden era of World War II. “It’s also estimated that more than 40 percent of fruits and vegetables consumed on the American home front then were grown in school, home, community and workplace gardens,” says Hayden-Smith, possibly
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resulting in America’s highest period of produce consumption ever. When the commercial organic industry launched in the 1990s, women organized to provide overlooked and undervalued perspectives. The wake-up call for Denise O’Brien, an organic vegetable farmer and owner of Rolling Hills Acres, near Atlantic, Iowa, came during the farm economic crisis of the preceding decade. Although still considered “just” farm wives, “It was the women on the farms that had foreseen where things were heading, because they often kept the accounting books, though nobody took their voices seriously,” O’Brien recalls. This launched O’Brien’s agri-
culture activism: balancing farming, raising children and serving as a national advocate and spokeswoman for women in agriculture in an ecological and just food system. In 1997, she launched the Women, Food and Ag Network to collectively advocate for a stronger voice. “Throughout history, women in agriculture have been relegated to providing assistance, rather than making decisions,” O’Brien explains. “It’s up to us as women to collaboratively support each other while challenging the system.”
Cultivating Change
For her 50th birthday, Paula Foreman gave her life a new chapter. She launched her midlife “second act” in 2007 with Encore Farm, a name that serves as a rallying mantra for her peers. “The name is a tribute declaring that fresh starts and new beginnings can happen at any age,” explains Foreman, now an urban farmer in St. Paul, Minnesota. Embodying this business moxie, she chose to specialize, producing one thing very well: organic dried beans. Relinda Walker, of Walker Organic Farms, outside Savannah, Georgia, represents a cadre of “boomerang” farmers; women that return to the land to continue a family farm with a commitment to organics. Like many farm kids, after college, Walker left to pursue a corporate career in the city. Then the 9/11 terror attack shifted her priorities. “All roads led me to coming back home and growing food,” she says. Launched in 2005, Walker’s farm was one of southern Georgia’s first organic operations, yielding specialty varieties
like rainbow carrots in vivid shades of purple, orange and red.
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Young women in their 20s and 30s are adding energy, diversity, vibrancy and fresh outlooks to the female farming movement. Lindsey Morris Carpenter runs Grassroots Farm, in Monroe, Wisconsin, a diversified operation of certified organic vegetables and pastured livestock, in partnership with her mother, Gail Carpenter. “A crucial key to farming happiness is being a good neighbor,” she shares. “I call around when I see livestock and pets outside of fences; maintain my fences; share my garlic and potato seed; and always invite neighbors to parties and events, even though they may not attend. Even if others’ personal lifestyle and farming philosophies are radical opposites, we still have our physical location and appreciation of nature in common, and that’s big.” “The women farmer movement is just a toddler,” sums up O’Brien. “We’ve come a long way, but we’re not there yet, especially with representation on the national leadership platform.” It’s easy to support female growers at local farmers’ markets. Cultivating change can be rewarding—and tasty. Lisa Kivirist is the author of the new book Soil Sisters: A Toolkit for Women Farmers and a senior fellow at the University of Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture. Her family runs the energyindependent Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B, in southwestern Wisconsin.
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Saturday, August 13 Michigan State University Tollgate Estates 28115 Meadowbrook Road Novi, 48377 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. This first “Women Who Rock” retreat is the kick-off of a series of intense, dynamic sessions designed to guide you as you ascend to new heights. Transform your life from a small story to a great story with a simple change in perspective. Awaken your holistic sensory acuity—in order to use your body, mind, and heart in ways that directly support the discovery of your deeper purpose. Women Who Rock Retreat Only $150 (includes the 10-hour session, breakfast, lunch and snack, materials, Tai Chi class) Register until July 1, $135, a savings of $15
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Saturdays 9am-2pm We Accept EBT/ Snap Benefits plus Double Up Food Bucks
Locally Grown, Farm Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Plus Amish Organic Produce, Grass Fed Meats, Goat Cheeses, Free Range Chicken Eggs, Maple Syrup, Honey, Breads & Baked Goods, Artisans, Local Businesses & More!
Vendor spaces are $20 visit the website for an application or for more info Call Mary Anne 586-943-5785 info@shelbyfarmersmarket.com
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Dance Meditation Technique – 10am-12pm. This 90-minute un-choreographed whole being workout, is a drug free, scientific technique and art for transforming tension into creativity. $10. The Scarab Club, 217 Farnsworth, Detroit. DanceMT. com. 248-910-3351. Jazz in the Afternoon feat. Sky Covington & Jimi Blues – 2-5pm. Gina’s Jazz & Soul Food presents Jazz in the Afternoon featuring Sky Covington & Jimi Blues. Free. Gina’s Jazz & Soul Food, 17410 E. Warren, Detroit. 248-766-8332.
Greater Health Community Walking Group – 6-7:30pm. Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. Olive-Seed.com/STGH. 313-451-1278.
Greater Health Community Walking Group – 6-7:30pm. Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. Olive-Seed.com/STGH. 313-451-1278. Open Mic – 8pm (2nd Tuesday of each month). For musicians, poets, comedians, etc. Sign up starts at 6:30pm. Free. Always Brewing Detroit, 19180 Grand River, Detroit. 313-879-1102.
SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 2nd and 4th week of month. Free to Chamber members one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. WCCC-Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd – Conference Room 8, Taylor. Rotary Club of Detroit – 12-1:30pm. Great local speakers at the weekly lunch meeting. RSVP. $25. Business attire. Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison Ave, Detroit. 586-943-5785. Qigong with Emily Rogers – 6-7pm. Donations accepted. Lafayette Greens at the corner of Michigan Ave. and Shelby, Detroit. GreeningOfDetroit.com. 313-285-2244.
Transformation Tuesday Conversations – Transformation Tuesday Conversations – 12:30-1:30pm (1st Session), 6:30-8:30pm (2nd Session). Look and talk about issues pertaining to relationships, families, communities and more. $10 guests; Free for Sankofa members. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 313-366-5250.
Crochet Guild Meeting – 6-8pm. The Metro Detroit Crochet Guild meets at Detroit Fiber Works. Free. Detroit Fiber Works, 19359 Livernois, Detroit. 313-610-5111 or 313-457-3431.
Run For God – 6:30-8am. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church ‘Run For God’ team trains throughout the year. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join for exercise and fellowship. Smith Middle School, 23851 Yale St., Dearborn. 734-429-3214.
Basic Level (T) Stress Relief Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Mary Ivey-Suiter. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.
SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 1st and 3rd Tues of month. Free to Chamber members one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. WCCC-Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd – Conference Room 8, Taylor. Paws for Reading – 12:30-1:30pm. Children of all ages can come to the library and read to beagles Wally and Katie. The dogs are certified therapy dogs, friendly and calm. Free. Harper Woods Public Library, 19601 Harper Ave, Harper Woods. HarperWoodsLibrary.org. 313-343-2575 Zen Stretch Class at “The Wellness Garden” – 5:45-6:45pm. Michigan Massage Professionals, Suite 105, 6755 Merriman, Garden City. 734664-5275.
Posture Pro Yoga Level I/II (T) – 7:30-9pm. Join instructor Sheri Giorio for this therapeutic yoga class. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. CarrieHura.abmp.com. 313-617-9535.
Canton Communicators Club – 6:30pm. Learn to become a better communicator and improve public speaking abilities. Canton Human Services Center, 50430 School House Rd., Room D, Canton. Traditional African Dance – 7-8pm. Sistah Nubia, instructor. Free (Donations Accepted). Detroit Market Garden, 1850 Erskine Street, Detroit. GreeningOfDetroit.com. 313-237-8733.
Run For God – 6:30-8am. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church ‘Run For God’ team trains throughout the year. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join for exercise and fellowship. Smith Middle School, 23851 Yale St., Dearborn. 734-429-3214. SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 1st and 3rd week of month. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Nonmembers can visit two meet. per month. WCCCD Downriver Campus, EPAC rm 8 (upstairs). 21000 Northline, Taylor. Zen Stretch Class at “The Wellness Garden” – 5:45-6:45pm. Michigan Massage Professionals, Suite 105, 6755 Merriman, Garden City. 734-6645275. Greater Health Community Walking Group – 6-7:30pm. Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. Olive-Seed.com/STGH. 313-451-1278. Ashtanga – 6pm. Yoga Shala & Wellness, 25411 W Warren, Suite D, Dearborn Heights. 313-278-4308 Yoga For Strength and Flexibility – 7:158:15pm. Led by Mary Ivey-Suiter. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642. Jam Session hosted by Sky Covington – 10pm2am. Harbor House Detroit presents Thursday Night Jam Session hosted by Sky Covington. $5. Harbor House, 440 Clinton, Detroit. HarborHouseMi.com. 248-766-8332.
Talking Health and Wellness at Sankoda LIFE – 11am-12:30pm. Join Jon Muhammad for a Wholistic perspective of living, healing and restoring harmony and balance. $7 general admission; Free for Sankofa members. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 313-366-5250. Hatha Flow Donation Yoga – 4pm. All levels welcome in a serene studio with natural light. Be Nice Yoga, 4100 Woodward, Detroit. 313-5449787. Detroit Eastern Market /Detroit – 6am-4pm. Cooking demonstrations, food trucks, entertainment. Russell, between Mack & Gratiot. 313-833-9300.
Sukyo Mahikari Circle of Light – 2-6pm. Experience the Art of True Light by partaking in 10-30 minute sessions. Free. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 313-366-5250.
Mind, Body, Spirit Class – 10am. May be Tai Chi, or QuGong or chair Yoga. Classes are free but a donation is encouraged for the generous instructors who donate their time. Source Booksellers, 4240 Cass, Suite 105, Detroit. 313-832-1155. natural awakenings
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Library Display – All day. VegMichigan’s Library Display. Allen Park Community Center, 15800 White Ave., Allen Park. VegMichigan.org.
Aquaponics for the 21st Century – 10am-12pm. Participate in this one of a kind grow class thrown by The Greening of Detroit and their Urban Agriculture Program. $5. Detroit Market Garden, 1850 Erskine Street, Detroit. GreeningOfDetroit. com. 313-237-8733.
Magic Show with Jeff Wawrzaszek – 2-2:45pm. Watch Jeff perform magic that will entertain audiences of all ages. Please register beforehand. Free. Harper Woods Public Library, 19601 Harper Ave, Harper Woods. HarperWoodsLibrary.org. 313-343-2575.
Tambourines – 6-9pm. Learn about the history of this percussion instrument and make a simple version of your own. Free. Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 313-8337900. Dia.org.
WED, JULY 06, 2016 Rufus the Dufus Circus Show – 2-2:45pm. Rufus the Dufus will astound audiences with his zany show of juggling, magic and unicycle riding. Please register beforehand. Free. Harper Woods Public Library, 19601 Harper Ave, Harper Woods. HarperWoodsLibrary.org. 313-343-2575. TNT Big Band – 6:30-8:30pm. Taylor Conservatory Foundation presents the TNT Big Band as part of the Summer Concert Series. Enjoy this 18-piece big band and a 4th of July tribute to the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. $5. Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Garden, 22314 Northline, Taylor. 888-383-4108. info@ taylorconservatory.org.
save the date All About Herbs – 8pm. 8 week course $295 Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. Payment plans available, call 313-255-6155.
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save the date Reflexology Class – 6-8pm. 8 week course (16 hrs) $325. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. Payment plans available, call 313-2556155 to register. Managing Sugar Cravings – 6pm. Join the Greater Health Community Walking Club at Splash Park for this informative event about managing sugar cravings. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. Olive-Seed.com/ STGH. 313-451-1278.
save the date Intro to SUP & SUP Yoga on Belle Isle: 10:15-11:30am. Join Life & Wellness Coach, Stephanie Selvaggio on the water! Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding in a safe environment, with a view of Downtown Detroit! Stay & play with SUP Yoga right after! $45 Belle Isle, Detroit. (313) 462-0814
Motor City Cleanse Kick Off – 12-2pm. With Angie Star & Dr Brown, Free. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. Call 313255-6155 to register. Drink Yourself Healthy – 1pm. Learn about alkalized, ionized, purified, spring, bottled and tap water. Free. RSVP. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. 734-664-0339. TlcHolisticWellness.com. Summer Film Series: The Fitzgerald Tragedy: Looking Back and Beyond – 2-3pm. The Dossin Great Lakes Museum will be showing a documentary about the Edmund Fitzgerald which includes exclusive interviews with people closest to the tragedy. Free. Dossin Great Lakes Museum, 100 Stand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit. 313-833-5538. Learn Muscle Testing – 5pm. Find out what the human body can tell is helpful or harmful to it. Free. RSVP. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. 734-664-0339. TlcHolisticWellness.com.
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save the date Colonic & Footbath Training – week #1 – 9am-5pm. $2300, payment plans available. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. Call 313-255-6155 to register.
WED, JULY 13, 2016 Don Middlebrook & The Pearl Divers – 6:308:30pm. Taylor Conservatory Foundation presents Don Middlebrook & The Pearl Divers as part of the Summer Concert Series. Enjoy this Jimmy Buffet Style Trop-Rock. $5. Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Garden, 22314 Northline, Taylor. 888-383-4108. info@taylorconservatory.org.
THURS, JULY 14, 2016 Maintaining Health with Pressure Point Therapy – 7-8pm. Learn the basic principles of health and pressure point therapy in this “hands on” workshop. Karl Wellness Center, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. KarlWellnessCenter.com. 734-425-8220. Essential Exercises to Bulletproof Your Body – 8-9pm. Learn how to protect your body from potential harm through stretching and daily exercises. Karl Wellness Center, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, KarlWellnessCenter.com. 734-425-8220.
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. ~Walt Disney
SAT, JULY 16, 2016 Break the Sugar Addiction – 5pm. This seminar will inform about childhood diabetes rising, understanding glycemic index, insulin and hypoglycemia. Free. RSVP. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. 734664-0339. TlcHolisticWellness.com.
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FRI, JULY 08, 2016 Your Credit or Your Life – 6-7pm. Free. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. Call 313-255-6155 to register.
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You can Heal Your Life – 6-7pm. With Danni Stillwell, Free. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. Call 313-255-6155 to register.
Yoga with Yoganic Flow – 6-7pm. Donations accepted. Lafayette Greens, the corner of Michigan Ave. and Shelby, Detroit. GreeningOfDetroit. com. 313-285-2244.
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Worm Composting – 1-3pm. Detroit Farm and Garden will be hosting a Worm Composting workshop. Free. Detroit Farm and Garden, 1759 21st Street, Detroit. 313-655-2344.
A Crash Course on Nutrition: 3-4pm. Join Life & Wellness Coach, Stephanie Selvaggio in Detroit’s famous Eastern Market for an ongoing series: Empowered Living-A Journey to Wellness. Stephanie answers her most asked question “What do I eat?” with SIMPLE, effective tips for weight loss, inflammation, gut health & over-all well being.$10 Eastern Market-Shed 5, DETROIT. RSVP:steph@iamnaturallyempowered.com or 313-462-0814
TUE, JULY 19, 2016 Foods that Heal – 6:30-8pm. With LaTonya Motley, Free. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. Call to register 313-255-6155.
WED, JULY 20, 2016 Ice Cream Social – 6-8pm. Summer Reading participants who read at least four hours (and their families) will be invite to make their own ice cream sundaes and get special balloon creations. Grand prize winners will also be announced. Please RSVP by Friday, July 15. Free. Harper Woods Public Library, 19601 Harper Ave, Harper Woods. HarperWoodsLibrary.org. 313-343-2575. Jerry McKenzie Trio – 6:30-8:30pm. Taylor Conservatory Foundation presents drummer Jerry McKenzie Trio featuring Mark Randisi as part of the Summer Concert Series. Listen to their tribute to Frank Sinatra. $5. Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Garden, 22314 Northline, Taylor. 888-383-4108. info@taylorconservatory.org.
SAT, JULY 23, 2016 Herb Walk – 10am-12pm. Hosted by Detroit Wholistic Center, Free. Call 313-255-6155 to register and get location information. Butterfly Workshop – 10am. Join interpreters as they discover some of the unique features that make butterflies so awesome. Following an indoor portion, patrons will head out into the Butterfly Viewing Area to view some of the species that visit. Fee for the workshop is $25 per person. Please preregister. Oakwoods MetroPark, 32911 Willow Rd., New Boston, MI. 734-782-3956. MetroParks.com/Oakwoods-Metropark. Hosanna-Palooza Free Christian Music Festival and Craft Show – 11am-7pm. 10 Christian artists/groups in 10 hours. There will be a wide variety of Crafters and Vendors and a Tin Can Auction at 3 pm. Food concessions will be available too. Free. Hosanna-Tarbor, 9600 Leverne Redford, Redford. HosannaTabor.org. chrislpisha@gmail.com.
SUN, JULY 24, 2016 Hair & Health Open House – 2-5pm. With Dr Brown & Marla Renee, Free. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. 313-255-6155.
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Intro to Reiki – 6-7pm. With Andrew Andus, Free. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. Call 313-255-6155 to register.
Naturally Empowered Meet & Greet – 1010:30am. Want to branch out and meet others who have wellness in mind? Meet Stephanie Selvaggio, Life and Wellness Coach, and other like-minded people. Enjoy great conversation and healthy refreshments before Stephanie’s free ‘Crash Course on Nutrition’ talk. Free. RSVP. Ponyride, 1401 Vermont, Detroit. steph@ iamnaturallyempowered.com.
WED, JULY 27, 2016 The Feels – 6:30-8:30pm. Taylor Conservatory Foundation presents The Feels as part of the Summer Concert Series. Enjoy music from the People’s Choice Winning group. $5. Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Garden, 22314 Northline, Taylor. 888-383-4108. info@ taylorconservatory.org.
THUR, JULY 28, 2016 Dr. Michael Dangovian, DO & the Plant Health Gals – 6:30-8:30pm. The PBNSG will have guest speaker Dr. Michael Dangovian share his wealth of insight and personal experiences of pairing modern medicine with the ancient healing arts. $16.74, General Admission. Groves Main Theater, 20500 West 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills. 248-919-8726. Why Vitamin D Matters! – 7-8:30pm. Learn why this vitamin/hormone is essential for health, how to recognize symptoms of deficiency, testing, and supplementation. Karl Wellness Center, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, KarlWellnessCenter. com. 734-425-8220.
SAT, JULY 30, 2016 Holistic Health & Wellness Fair – 9am-2pm. Join us for lots of learning opportunities plus healthy living vendors and workshops, ‘make & take items, and farm fresh produce plus Amish farmers with raw milk through their herdshare program, eggs, maple syrup, honey and baked goods. Indoor & Outdoor vendors, Free. Shelby Farmers Market, at the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Twp. 586-943-5785 ShelbyFarmersMarket.com
A Crash Course on Nutrition – 10:30-11am. Life and Wellness Coach, Stephanie Selvaggio’s most asked question is ‘what do I eat?’ This 30-minute crash course will teach simple, effective choices for weight loss, inflammation, gut health and overall well being. Free. RSVP. Ponyride, 1401 Vermont, Detroit. steph@ iamnaturallyempowered.com. Healthy, Busy People – 11:15am-12:15pm. We all know someone who does it all and has time to eat healthy, workout and be social. Stephanie will share coveted secrets and tips on how to simplify and healthify shopping, prepping and eating habits. $20. RSVP. Ponyride, 1401 Vermont, Detroit. steph@iamnaturallyempowered.com.
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save the date Women Who Rock – 7:30am-5:30pm. Rolling over obstacles while cultivating knowledge presented by G. EscoDavis, LLC Life Coach. $150 for 10 hr session which includes breakfast, lunch, snack, materials and a Tai Chi class. MSUTollgate Estates, 28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi. Register at EventBrite.com/e/ women-who-rock-tickets-24913740669
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Beef, chicken, lamb and pork products plus eggs, maple syrup, maple sugar and cream, honey, granola, jams, bread, pies, cookies and hand made quilts and rugs delivered every Saturday 10-2pm at the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site. Visit OurFarms2You.com to place your order or call Doug Henry 810-569-5775 and ask about our Herd Share program for fresh milk
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Serving the community for 26 years 6231 N Canton Center Rd #109, Canton, MI 48187 734-455-6767 CantonCenterChiropractic.com We offer Chiropractic and nutritional services to help you achieve optimal wellness. Additional services include Massage, Reflexolgy, Reiki, Kinesio-Taping and educational workshops. Let Dr. Robert Potter, Jr. and Associates be “Your Natural Health Care Providers”.
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Great rustic event space for weddings, social events and more, available year round. This beautiful automotive history site w/Albert Kahn designed buildings is situated on 14 acres & includes multiple buildings different size groups. Free historic tours every Sat @ 11am, call to reserve - especially in the winter.
Certified naturopathic doctor offers acupuncture treatments, nutritional counseling, massage raindrop therapy, and biomeridian testing for a variety of issues. Advanced training in nutrition response testing for food sensitivities, chemicals, heavy metals, or virus, bacteria, fungus or parasites. She works out of several clinics in Ann Arbor and Brighton. Call to schedule an appt today to get your health back on track.
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INTERIOR DESIGN HURON ST. CLAIR CONCEPTS huronstclairconcepts.com 586-871-5774 kr@huronstclairconcepts.com
Our firm specializes in interior revision, event production and editorial services; personal and corporate. We analyze, recommend and implement creative solutions to meet your requirements. Create . Consult . Coordinate.
LIFE / WELLNESS COACH STEPHANIE SELVAGGIO, IGHC, RYT Detroit, Grosse Pointe & phone IIAmNaturallyEmpowered.com 248.670.2957 Create healthy habits around nutrition, stress, exercise & daily routines so you can live the life you’ve always dreamed of with transformative life & wellness coach, Stephanie Selvaggio. Locations in Detroit, Grosse Pointe & online!
MUSIC A MAN NAMED HOOPER Amannamedhooper@gmail.com 586-944-9251 A man named Hooper is a music duo comprised of guitar and drums/ percussion which offers a unique, distinct and distinguished sound. Band members John Aman and Walter Hooper have been playing music together for two years and offer a wide variety of musical styles; covers to original material, catering to all audiences. A man named Hooper has played throughout the Metro Detroit area and can be contacted for private bookings and special events.
RETREAT CENTERS SONG OF THE MORNING YOGA RETREAT CENTER 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd, Vanderbilt, MI 49795 989-983-4107 office@songofthemorning.org SongoftheMorning.org Find spiritual refreshment amongst 800-acres of natural beauty for your own personal retreat or participate in workshops, yoga classes, meditations, or Sunday Service. Accommodations and gourmet vegetarian meals available.
communityresourceguide SPIRITUALITY ONE SPACE LESLIE BLACKBURN Dearborn, MI 313.269.6719 OneSpaceConnected.com MysterySchooloftheTempleArts.com Illuminating the Path of Self-Realization through A r t , Yo g a , S a c r e d G e o m e t r y, S a c r e d Sexuality & more! Individual and couple coaching is available in addition to group classes, workshops and retreats. Browse the website for original artwork and music. Prints, music downloads and commission pieces are also available.
WELLNESS CENTERS DR. WILLIAM H. KARL, D.C., CERTIFIED WELLNESS DOCTOR KARL WELLNESS CENTER & CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 30935 Ann Arbor Trail Westland, MI 48185 734-425-8220 KarlWellnessCenter.com Certified Wellness Doctor with over 30 years experience, Dr. Wi l l i a m H . K a r l , D . C . , i s dedicated to helping his patients obtain optimal health- utilizing whole food supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedies, nutritional consultation, allergy elimination/reprogramming techniques, detoxification programs, advanced chiropractic care, cold laser, and Neurological Relief Te c h n i q u e s f o r F i b r o m y a l g i a a n d p a i n management.
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A hub for wellness & social change Olive-Seed.com Latricia Wright vitality@Olive-Seed.com (313) 757-0993 We provide affordable products and transformational workshops, emphasizing nutrition and lifestyle planning for holistic betterment. We offer a unique service that indicates the body’s biochemical balance and state of general health. We also feature customized wellness planning, custom herbal tea blends and homemade beauty products that offer a non-toxic and sustainable addendum to our programs. Call today and maximize your health potential!
YOGA YOGA 4 PEACE
13550 Dix-Toledo Rd., Southgate Mi 48195 y4peace.org Yoga 4 Peace is a non-profit yoga studio that offers classes on a donation basis. We have a wide variety of classes for every level. We offer Classes, Workshops, Retreats and Teacher Training.
When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself. ~Wayne Dyer
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classifieds To place a listing: 3 lines minimum (or 35 words): 1 month $25; or 3 months for $60 prepaid. Extra words: $1 each: Send check w/ listing by 15th of the month to Healthy Living Detroit, Inc. - Classifieds, P.O. Box 4471 Centerline, MI 48015 or email to Publisher@ NaturalAwakeningsDetroit.com.
HELP WANTED WE’RE HIRING A KITCHEN LEAD! The kitchen at Song of the Morning provides healthy vegetarian meals for guests, staff and community members. Our cooks put so much love into the food, you can taste it! Our Kitchen Lead is supported by a crew in the making of balanced, gourmet vegetarian meals, bringing new and exciting dishes into the kitchen, and working around a multitude of dietary restrictions. The Kitchen Lead is in charge of: • planning and preparing a minimum of 6
vegetarian meals per week, feeding 10-40 people each meal
• preparing recipes for guests with food allergies/
sensitivities;
• operating/maintaining kitchen equipment; • coordinating with Guest Services and Garden
staff;
• food ordering; • helping and supervising kitchen clean up
Knowledge of different methods of cooking (Ayurvedic, macrobiotic, etc.), and the ability to be flexible and to organize helpers is a plus. For more information and to submit an application for this position and others, please visit our website. ENTRY LEVEL MARKETERS WANTED part time, promote organic snack product. Flexible hours call 810-237-0872.
It is easier to go down a hill than up, but the view is from the top. ~Arnold Bennett
NON PROFIT CHILDREN WITH HAIR LOSS NEEDS YOUR HAIR Help provide a child a human hair replacement. CWHL accepts monetary donations as well as hair donations 8 inches or longer! ChildrenWithHairLoss.us AT MATRIX HUMAN SERVICES WE’RE EDUCATING CHILDREN, SUPPORTING FA M I L I E S A N D R E B U I L D I N G NEIGHBORHOODS IN DETROIT. Operating in more than 40 Detroit locations, Matrix provides services to more than 25,000 individuals and families annually. In addition, Matrix operates the largest federally funded Head Start program in the city of Detroit serving more than 1,900 children. Our nationally recognized Transition to Success™ system of wrap around care is changing lives! To discover more about Matrix Human Services and how you can get involved visit MatrixHumanServices.org or 313-831-1000.
PSYCHIC SERVICES MYSTIQUESWEST PSYCHIC READING CENTER - Past, Present, Future, Spirit contact More than 22 years serving a world-wide clientele Public Seances each Wednesday at 7:00pm. 36356 Ford Rd, Westland 734-7298019
VOLUNTEERS WANTED GIRLS SCOUTS TROOP/SCHOOL ORGANIZER WANTED Make a meaningful impact in your community by helping girls and adults connect with Girl Scout Troops in the area. Plan fun recruitment events and activities; organize and maintain troops in your area. Girl Scout experience is helpful but not necessary – training is provided every step of the way to ensure your success. Visit http://www. girlscouts.org/en/adults/volunteer.html and enter your zip code to sign up for your area. THE DOWNRIVER GUIDANCE CENTER IS CURRENTLY SEEKING FATHERS, GRANDFATHERS, UNCLES AND OTHER FATHER-FIGURES for their Watch D.O.G.S (Dads of Great Students) program, an educational initiative of the National Center for Fathering. They provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating their presence is important and work as an extra set of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying. Serving sites are Belleville, Ecorse, Flat Rock, Lincoln Park, river Rouge, Romulus, Southgate, Sumpter Township and Taylor. Visit https://goo.gl/6tPmiU to inquire about this opportunity.
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THE STEWARDSHIP CREW AT THE DETROIT RIVER INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE are seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of habitat management activities including forest rehabilitation, Hawk Watcher, Marketing Assistance and more. Visit https://goo.gl/TpSv5b for more information on the various volunteer opportunities currently available. HOSPICE VOLUNTEER – Volunteers are needed at the Beaumont-Dearborn Hospital at 18101 Oakwood to provide friendly visits to help patients and families cope with emotional, social and spiritual challenges during the late stages of life. If interested, apply at www.beaumont.edu under the volunteer section.
WISH LIST TAYLOR READING CORPS “TRC” is a group of volunteers who work one-on-one with students to improve reading skills. The group is asking for volunteers, donations and gently used children’s books. Their wish list includes: 3-prong folders with pockets, Thank You cards, Play-Doh, paper clips and binder clips, clothes pins and dry erase boards. Call 734-225-1213 for more information or email info@taylorreadingcorps.org S A N D C A S T L E S G R I E F S U P P O RT PROGRAM focuses on the belief that every child and teen deserves the opportunity to grieve in a supportive, nurturing environment. Youths aged 3-18 are offered a safe place to interact with peers who have experienced similar losses to begin a healthy healing process. Cost per participant is $25 per program night. Family members can attend for free. The group’s wishlist includes: Donations from attending families, gift cards, laminating sheets (5mm-10mm), old phone books, 6” terra cotta pots and duo tang folders. There are several locations in the Metro Detroit area. Contact SandCastles at 313-874-6881 or http://www.aboutsandcastles.org/ for more information. LAST DAY DOG RESCUE is a no-kill animal rescue based in Livonia with foster volunteers located all over Michigan. They have saved thousands of dogs and cats from euthanasia, many simply because of their breed, age or physical disabilities. Their focus is on saving those who are most likely to be abandoned. They have an extensive wish list at www.lastdaydogrescue.org, but the items in need most currently are dog and cat crates and cat litter. Email ourlastdaydogs@ gmail.com to schedule a pick-up or drop off at the location of your choice!
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Are you looking for a unique historical venue for your next special event?
his beautiful automotive history site is situated on 14 acres and features Albert Kahn designed buildings, and is a lovely venue for weddings and special occasions. The large Repair Garage Room can accommodate up to 300 guests, and the smaller Lodge Garage room is great for smaller meetings and celebrations.
Site Tours by Appointment.
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Contact: Mary Anne, Event Coordinator 586-943-5785 cell/text • maryannedemo@gmail.com www.PackardEvents.org Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site
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