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s a child growing up, the summer days seemed to last forever. Once the chores were done, mom would send me and my siblings outside for the day, with us returning indoors just long enough to eat a few bites of lunch and dinner and we were quickly back outside until the street lights came on around 10 p.m. We had no agenda, no classes to attend and certainly no computers, Xbox games or iPhonesto entertain us, as they had yet to be invented. We simply had our friends bikesand basic jump ropes, chalk, bats and baseballs to play with; but somehow we seemed to fill our days with outdoor fun and memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Those days of unstructured play were not wasted time informs Madeline Levine, in her article on page 30, Letting Kids Just Be Kids. Children need time to discover more about themselves and to develop self-sufficiencies which help increase their confidence, preparing them to be our future leaders as they enter into adulthood. I’m certain many of you would agree with me that an unstructured day sounds appealing. Just think how much fun it would be to do something spontaneous like hoop dancing or anti-gravity yoga as mentioned in the Wacky Workouts article on page 32. Having a stress-free, fun day not only benefits our health but also rejuvenates our spirit to make us more effective in our work.

Summertime also brings the availability of fresh produce grown in home gardens and by local farmers. Fruits, such as strawberry, blueberry, raspberry and cherry, are all ripe for picking now, which offers opportunity to visit a local u-pick farm. Although this may provide for a fun family outing, local and fresh does not always mean better. The article on page 16, Six Ways to Eat Safe, sorts through the facts on organic produce, pesticides, seeds and more.

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The Latest Facts about Organics, Pesticides, Seeds and More

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20 BANISH ACID REFLUX

Eating Alkaline Can Cure the Burn

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22 PET FOOD PERILS

Lurking GMOs May Hurt Our Pets

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26 BEYOND THE COUCH Alternative Therapies in Behavioral Health

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newsbriefs Retreat for Women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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irls With Guts, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring confidence and providing support to women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and ostomies and pouches, will host a weekend retreat, September 27 to 29, at the YMCA Camp Copneconic, in Fenton, for women ages 18 and older that have any of the conditions.

“Our goal is to help women who have IBD, ostomies and pouches to foster friendships and learn ways to improve their lives emotionally, mentally and physically,” says President and CEO Jackie Zimmerman, who co-founded the organization with Charis Kirk, of North Carolina. “We know there is a large community of women throughout the U.S. and Canada who need support and have many unanswered questions,” adds Zimmerman.

In addition to the opportunity for camaraderie at the retreat, women will be able to participate in outdoor events, art activities and lectures and focus groups facilitated by medical specialists that deal with women’s issues and IBD.

Wholistic Training Institute Offers Colon Hydrotherapy Certification Class

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holistic Training Institute in Detroit will offer a Colon Hydrotherapy certification class beginning July 8. Naturopathic doctor Jesse R. Brown will instruct students on the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, as well as how to assess, treat and maintain the colon. The 150-hour course, which includes clinical applications, is ideal for healthcare professionals starting a holistic practice or adding services to a current practice.

Brown is the founder and director

Location: 10407 North Fenton Rd., Fenton. To register or for more information, visit GirlsWithGuts.org/event.

Literacy Agency Receives $2,000 Donation

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he Rotary Club of Dearborn recently hosted its Shares & Cares breakfast fundraiser, enabling the donation of $2,000 to Pro-Literacy Detroit. The club’s support is part of a Rotary literacy initiative to alleviate family literacy challenges in Detroit and neighboring communities.

Pro-Literacy Detroit provides a much-needed service to the city, where 47 percent of adults are unable to read and 75 percent of unemployed adults struggle to read and write. More than 9,000 trained tutors have taught over 12,000 students through the agency’s free program. Executive Director Margaret Williams says each volunteer is matched with a motivated adult learner. The pair meet once a week in a public location for two hours of tutoring, with most students progressing between two and three reading grade levels within one year.

Rotary is an international service organization comprising 1.2 million business and professional leaders in 33,000 clubs worldwide. The Rotary Club of Dearborn is one of 50 clubs in Rotary District 6400, which includes Wayne, Monroe and Lenawee counties in Michigan.

For more information about Pro-Literacy Detroit, visit ProLiteracyDetroit.org or call 313-965-8112. For more information on the Rotary Club of Dearborn, call 313278-7233 or visit DearbornRotary.org.

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of Detroit Wholistic Center and Wholistic Training Institute. Established in 1987, the center offers services in colon hydrotherapy, body wrapping and reflexology and provides training and certification through its institute.

Location: 20944 Grand River Ave., Detroit. To register or for more information, call 313-538-5433 or visit DetroitWholisticCenter.com.

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he Holistic Networking Group, a community outreach event targeted toward healthy living and green businesses and sponsored by Natural Awakenings magazine of Detroit, will meet at 6 p.m., July 10, at St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat and Conference Center, in Detroit. The scheduled presenter is certified thermography technician and healthy cooking coach Adarsa Antares.

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Each monthly meeting allows time for group introductions, one-on-one networking and a different featured presenter. Bringing business cards and flyers is recommended.

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newsbriefs Kudos

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eremy Cybulski, youth and community development coordinator for Co-op Services Credit Union, has received the Michigan Credit Union League’s Award for Excellence in Consumer Education. Cybulski oversees nine student-run credit unions in Livonia, Westland and Redford area schools, teaching financial literacy to nearly 3,700 elementary and middle school students last school year.

“Co-op Services has a strong commitment to financial literacy for members of all ages, and I’m fortunate that the credit union enables me to share my passion with others,” says Cybulski.

Awarded the Young Professional of the Year in 2012 and Youth Advocate of the Year in 2011, Cybulski is well recognized by his peers throughout Michigan. “It’s Jeremy’s enthusiasm for what he does that inspires so many people, from students to teachers to parent volunteers,” comments Lisa Fawcett, Co-op Services’ vice president of marketing. “These honors are well deserved.”

Headquartered in Livonia, Co-op Services Credit Union has more than 50,000 members and maintains eight fullservice branch offices in the Detroit metro area.

For more information about Co-op Services Credit Union, visit cscu.org.

Discover Authentic Self through Soul Coaching Workshop

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ertified Soul Coach Connie Hart and Shaman Phoenix Waters will collaborate to offer a Soul Coaching workshop for individuals seeking phenomenal spiritual cleansing, renewal and transformation. The initial gathering runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 28, in Farmington Hills, with subsequent meetings scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m., on August 6, 13, 20 and 27. The workshop fee covers take-home materials needed for daily soul path exercises.

Soul Coaching allows a person to hear the yearnings of their soul and clear old blockages by examining the values and decisions that form their core beliefs.

The six-week program promises to help individuals discover their calling, develop their intuition, identify their passion and design a life plan that maps a dynamic future and increases self-esteem.

Cost: $800. Location: Contact for details. To register, call 248-880-6320.

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Pop Up Yoga hosts Jam Party

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oga Jam, a monthly party hosted by donation-based traveling yoga studio Pop Up Yoga, is set to take place 7 to 9 p.m., June 28, at Lafayette Greens, the urban farm and art park sponsored by Compuware Corporation in downtown Detroit. The event will kick off with 80 minutes of instructional yoga and live music by disc jockey Brandon Audette. A party follows afterwards at Seva Detroit with complimentary appetizers and drink specials.

By offering classes on a donation basis, Pop Up Yoga hopes to encourage residents of Detroit and surrounding neighborhoods to participate in yoga on a regular basis. The monthly parties help raise funds to offset traveling and other expenses the business incurs.

Cost: $20. Location: Lafayette Greens is located at the corner of W. Lafayette Blvd. and Shelby St., Detroit. Advance tickets available at PopUpYoga313. com. Seva Detroit is located at 66 E. Forest Ave., Detroit.

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Explore the Akashic Records

Schoolcraft Fall Schedule Includes Disney Institute Seminar in Health Care

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oin healing energy and Soul Realignment® practitioner Tammy Braswell from 7 to 8 p.m., July 16, at Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, as she defines the Akashic Records and discusses how accessing them can reveal negative influences in an individual’s life. Braswell will also cover ways to clear blocks and restrictions that cause people to repeat damaging patterns.

The Akashic Records, also referred to as the Book of Life in Biblical references, are the soul’s journey over time and are saved in the akasha, or another dimension of universal consciousness that is available at any time.

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he continuing education program of Schoolcraft College is hosting the Disney Institute and its one-day seminar, Building a Culture of Health Care Excellence, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 16. The Disney Institute is well-recognized for their customer service training, with many industries ranging from corporate America to professional sports emulating their principles.

Facilitators from the Disney Institute will share the company’s strategies and philosophies used by its businesses all around the world, and show how those key insights have been applied to numerous organizations in the health care industry. This seminar, which is being offered to a public audience for the first time, will teach how to create a sustainable culture of service that can lead to a competitive edge for healthcare organizations.

Registration for the Disney seminar and other continuing education classes Schoolcraft College is offering this fall begins July 29. For more information or to register, call 734-462-4448, visit SchoolCraft.edu/cepd, or email CEPD@ Schoolcraft.edu.

Learn How to Spin Yarn

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ocal yarn spinner Tonya Ransom will demonstrate the craft of using a wheel to spin yarn at two introductory classes to be held at Body Relief 4U, in Southgate; the first class runs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., July 9, and the second is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m., July 24. Each class allows time for hands-on of use of the wheel by participants.

The centuries-old tradition of hand spinning is the use of a spindle and distaff to twist fibers into a continuous thread for knitting, crocheting, weaving and other crafts. This method was practiced for thousands of years until it was replaced by the invention of the spinning wheel in the 11th century. Yarn spinning remains popular today as a relaxing art.

Body Relief 4U is a professional massage therapy company that also offers their space for local artisan consignment. The facility displays locally made wellness art products that serve to promote sense therapies, such as color, light and aroma. Products include paintings, wood toys, jewelry, photography and natural soaps.

Cost: $10. Location: 16060 Eureka, Southgate. To register, call 734-624-1201 or email TheGirlWhoPlayedWithFiber@gmail.com. For more information on Body Relief 4U, call 734-324-8840 or visit BodyRelief4U.com.

Braswell, who is also an intuitive and Lightworker, assists others to bring forth and express their potential and purpose through connecting with them energetically and at a deep soul level so they may achieve and experience greater levels of health, happiness, fulfillment and abundance in their lives.

Cost: Free. Location: 6231 N. Canton Center Rd., Ste. 109, Canton. To register (required), email CreateByVibration@gmail.com or call 734-716-2881. For more information, visit CreateByVibration.com.

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newsbriefs New Farmers Market Opens at Frontier Town

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rontier Town is a unique collection of shops themed after the Wild West.

Locally grown, farm fresh produce as well as baked goods, and crafts can be purchased from the Farmers’ Market, open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sundays, through October 27. Products made in Michigan are the focus at The General Store, and other eclectic shops sell antiques, collectibles and gifts. Family-friendly attractions comprise friendly goats for petting, a working water wheel and live local entertainment, including open mic opportunities and streamed to LiveMotorCity.com.

Many visitors to Frontier Town also enjoy exploring downtown Romeo with its historic homes, shops and galleries. Celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, the town is renowned for its annual Peach Festival during the Labor Day weekend.

Location: 67310 Van Dyke Ave., (Just North of 31 Mile Rd)Romeo. $20 vendor spaces available for farmers, crafters and artisans. For more information, call 586-9435785, or visit Facebook.com/ FrontierTownFarmersMarket.

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f Mother Nature chose an ideal sports drink for light-to-medium exercise, it might be coconut water, the clear liquid found most abundantly inside young, green coconuts. That’s the conclusion reached by Indiana University Southeast lecturer Chhandashri Bhattacharya, Ph.D., in presenting his research to the American Chemical Society.

“Coconut water is a natural drink that has everything your average sports drink has and more,” says Bhattacharya.

“It has five times more potassium than Gatorade or Powerade. Whenever you get cramps in your muscles, potassium will help you get rid of them.”

A 12-ounce serving of coconut water may also help balance the typical American diet, which is too low in potassium and too high in sodium derived from excess salt; individuals consuming such diets tend to have twice the risk of death from heart disease and a 50 percent higher risk of death from all disease-related causes. Coconut water is also high in healthful antioxidants.

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Stone Fruits Keep Waistlines Trim

A BEVY OF BERRY BENEFITS

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ome favorite summer fruits, like peaches, plums and nectarines, may help ward off metabolic syndrome, a collection of conditions including high blood sugar levels and excess fat around the waist that can lead to serious health issues such as stroke, heart disease and diabetes. A study by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, presented at the American Chemical Society’s 2012 National Meeting & Exposition, reported that pitted fruits contain bioactive compounds that can potentially fight the syndrome.

According to food scientist Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, Ph.D., “The phenolic compounds in the fruits have anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties… and may also reduce the oxidation of the bad cholesterol, or LDL, which is associated with cardiovascular disease.”

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electable strawberries serve up some sweet health benefits. Studying the effects of strawberries on cardiovascular health, heart disease and diabetes, scientists at the University of Warwick, UK, discovered that extracts from the fruit activate a protein called Nrf2, which increases antioxidant and other protective measures in the body and helps decrease blood lipids and cholesterol that can lead to cardiovascular problems. The scientists plan to continue their research in order to identify the most healthful varieties of strawberries, how they are best served or processed and the amount to eat for optimum benefits.

Kudos for Kale

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he U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new food pyramid, MyPlate (ChooseMyPlate.gov), is based on its 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, aimed at helping people make better food choices. Fruits and vegetables should comprise half our “plate”, and dark green veggies are the USDA’s top choice of nutrients. Kale leads the list of helpful leafy greens for many reasons.

Like its cousins in the Brassica family—broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and collards—kale is a lowcalorie, nutrient-dense powerhouse of antioxidants, including vitamins A and C. Per calorie, kale contains more iron than beef and more calcium than milk, and it is better absorbed by the body than most dairy products. A single serving (about one cup, chopped) provides 5 percent of the recommended daily intake of fiber, plus two grams of protein. The versatile veggie—it is tasty steamed, braised or baked—is also a rich source of both omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids.

Best of all, kale is a “green” green, high on the sustainability scale. Growing one pound of kale uses about 23 gallons of water; raising a pound of beef necessitates more than 2,400.

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ICED TEA HAS ISSUES

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t is peak season for iced tea, but this warm-weather favorite may not be the ideal choice to counter dehydration. Iced tea made from black tea contains high concentrations of oxalate, one of the key chemicals that lead to the formation of kidney stones, a common disorder of the urinary tract that affects about 10 percent of the U.S. population.

“For people that have a tendency to form the most common type of kidney stones, iced tea is one of the worst things to drink,” reports Dr. John Milner, an assistant professor with the Department of Urology at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine. While all black tea contains oxalate, dietitians note that people tend to imbibe more of it when it’s on ice than when it’s hot.

n the United States, healthcareacquired infections (HAI) result in 100,000 deaths annually and add an estimated $45 billion to healthcare costs. Common HAI microbes that often contaminate items within hospital rooms include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycinresistant enterococcus (VRE).

Few strategies have been clinically proven to reduce the spread of these infections, but copper’s antimicrobial properties are promising. According to a recent study published in the journal Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, placement of bed rails, tables, IV poles and nurse’s call buttons in intensive care unit hospital rooms reduced the number of HAIs in patients by more than half.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Locavore Aid

A Handy Atlas for Eating Local Strolling of the Heifers, a Vermontbased local food advocacy group, has released its second annual Locavore Index, tracking the availability and use of locally produced foods and ranking states based on their committed support.

Using recent data from multiple sources, the index incorporates farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture (CSA) operations and food hubs in its per capita comparison of consumer interest in eating locally sourced foods, known as locavorism. The top five states for accessibility of local foods are Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota and Iowa; the bottom five are Florida, Louisiana, Arizona, Nevada and Texas.

The organization’s Executive Director, Orly Munzing, says the purpose of the index is to encourage local food efforts by supporting farm-to-school programs, urging hospitals and nursing homes to purchase local foods and asking supermarkets to buy from local farms.

View the ranking of every state at Tinyurl.com/LocavoreIndex.

Mall Dogs

Humane Pet Nonprofits Follow the Crowds Animal welfare organizations serving cities around the country are discovering that shopping malls are ideal places to find forever homes for needy pets.

At the Coronado Mall, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Darlene Arden teaches volunteers to clicker-train cats and dogs to make them more adoptable. The SPCA in Cattaraugus County, New York, sets up a highly successful location for adoptions and raising donations in the Olean Center Mall every holiday season. The Dumb Friends League, in Denver, Colorado, maintains an off-site location at The Shops of Northfield-Stapleton, and the Collier County Humane Society, in Naples, Florida, turned a defunct pet shop in the Coastland Center mall into a thriving adoption center staffed by volunteers.

Some shelters motivate the public to embrace and encourage the technique of trap/neuter/release (TNR) as a way to control feral cat populations. Aimee Gilbreath, executive director of the Found Animals Foundation, states, “We launched the groundbreaking Michelson Prize and grant program aimed at developing a non-surgical, single-dose sterilizing agent for cats and dogs. This type of product will help shift pet population control from lethal to nonlethal methods by dramatically reducing the number of pets coming into shelters.”

Learn more at FoundAnimals.org/ pet-spay-neuter.

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Poisoned Poisson Fish Rendered Scentless

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Fish living in lakes tainted with metals are losing their sense of smell, prompting worries about dwindling populations, because when dissolved metals contact fish nostrils, their neurons shut down to protect the brain. Fish use their sense of smell to navigate murky waters, find mates and food, and avoid predators.

The effect of metals has been linked to impaired reproduction and growth, but this secondary, “covert toxic” effect is described by Keith Tierney, a University of Alberta assistant professor, this way: “If you can’t smell food or avoid predators, you’re more likely to die.”

The good news from Canadian researchers, as reported in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environment Safety, is that such harm to fish can be reversed. When study co-author Greg Pyle, a professor at Alberta’s University of Lethbridge, and his research team relocated yellow perch from Ontario lakes contaminated with mercury, nickel, copper, iron and manganese to a cleaner lake, the fish regained their sense of smell within 24 hours.

Most of the contaminated lakes involved have a metallic mix, making it hard to determine precisely which pollutants are to blame. Copper is high on the list of suspects; its agricultural and manufacturing use has more than doubled in the United States over the past three decades, according to the Copper Development Association.

Source: Environmental Health News

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Honeybee-Killing Pesticides Banned in Europe Colony collapse disorder, a mysterious ailment that has been killing large numbers of honeybees for several years, is expanding, wiping out 40 to 50 percent of the hives needed to pollinate many of America’s fruits and vegetables. Some beekeepers and researchers cite growing evidence that a powerful class of pesticides known as neonicotinoids, which hinder the bees’ brain learning function and leave them unable to make the connection between floral scents and nectar, could be a key factor.

Although manufacturers claim the pesticides pose no threat to bees, a recent British honeybee field study found enough evidence to convince 15 of 27 EU member governments and the Executive European Commission to support a twoyear ban on three of the world’s most widely used agricultural pesticides in this category, starting this December. The action followed a European Food Safety Authority report in April that indicated these toxins pose an acute risk to honeybees.

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One Life Yields Two Forests Jadav “Molai” Payeng spent 30 years single-handedly planting a 1,360-acre forest in his native India. The extraordinary, yet humble, eco-conscious farmer stands as a shining example of what one person can accomplish to make the world a better place. Now he is planning on devoting his next 30 years to planting another forest.

Payeng makes a living in the forest he planted, rearing cows and selling milk in the nearest town with his wife and three children. He says, “I feel sad when I see people felling trees. We have to save the nature, or else we all will perish.”

In 1979, when Payeng was 16, he began planting vegetation to transform the landscape after seeing wildlife perish from exposure along a barren sandbar near his home in northern India’s Assam region.

Decades later, the lush ecosystem he created is now a safe haven for a variety of large and small species that include birds, deer, rhinos, tigers and elephants impacted by extensive habitat loss.

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Over the past four decades, research conducted at the ELA has provided scientific evidence of the environmental effects of acid rain, phosphorous and other pollutants that has informed policy around the world.

With new pressures like climate change and poorly understood emerging contaminants such as chromite, nanoparticles and endocrine disrupters, the logic for continued support is strong.

IISD President and CEO Scott Vaughan emphasizes the mission is to be an independent, world-class research facility for freshwater ecosystems science, maintained “in the public domain and in the public interest.”

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Natural Fiber is Stronger than Steel Nanocellulose, a material derived from tree fiber and some grain stalks, could now potentially be sourced from blue-green algae in sufficient quantities to cost-efficiently create ultra-thin media displays, lightweight body armor, a one-pound boat that carries up to 1,000 pounds of cargo, and a wide range of other products. R. Malcolm Brown, Jr., Ph.D., a biology professor at the University of Texas at Austin, presented his team’s findings at an American Chemical Society conference as a major step toward “one of the most important discoveries in plant biology.”

Brown’s method uses genes from the family of bacteria that produces vinegar and secretes nanocellulose.

The genetically altered algae, known as cyanobacteria, are entirely self-sustaining. They produce their own food from sunlight and water and absorb carbon

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Six Ways to Eat Safe

The Latest Facts about Organics, Pesticides, Seeds and More

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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ot fun in the summertime begins with fresh, sweet and savory seasonal flavors brought to life in al fresco gatherings with family and friends. As the popularity of farmers’ markets and home gardening surges onward, it’s time to feast on the tastiest produce, picked ripe from America’s farms and gardens for peak flavor and nutrition.

Similar to raising a sun umbrella, learning where food comes from and how it’s produced provides the best protection against getting burned. Here’s the latest on some of the season’s hottest food issues to help families stay safe and well nourished.

Local Organic Reigns Supreme

Diana Dyer, a registered dietitian and garlic farmer near Ann Arbor, Michigan, observes, “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy local, and that’s kind of the same thing.” Purchasing local foods whenever possible has many merits, including shaking the farmer’s hand, asking about farming methods and developing sincere relationships. Buying local also supports the local economy and contributes to food security.

Yet “local” alone does not necessarily mean better.

Even small farmers may use harmful pesticides or feed their

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livestock genetically modified or engineered (GM, GMO or GE) feed. That’s one reason why the smartest food choice is organic, with local organic being the gold standard.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certification label ensures that strict national organic standards—prohibiting the use of antibiotics, hormones and GM feed and ingredients—have been met. Plus, organically raised livestock must have access to the outdoors and ample time on pastures, naturally resulting in milk and meat with higher levels of health-protecting omega-3 fatty acids.

Still, organic naysayers abound. For example, many negative headlines were generated by a recent Stanford University study that questioned whether or not organic foods are safer or more healthful than conventional. Few news outlets relayed the researchers’ actual conclusions—that organic foods may reduce exposure to pesticide residues and antibiotic-resistant bacteria; children on organic diets have significantly lower levels of pesticide metabolites, or breakdown products, in their urine; organic milk may contain significantly higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids; and organic produce contains higher levels of health-protecting antioxidants.

Jim Riddle, former organic outreach coordinator at the University of Minnesota, in Lamberton, explains that organic farming methods are based on building and improving the soil, promoting biodiversity and protecting natural resources, regardless of the size of the farm. Healthier ecosystems, higher quality soil and clean water will produce healthier plants, which in turn support healthier animals and humans on a healthier planet.

Pesticide Problems and Solutions

Children are most vulnerable to the effects of pesticides and other environmental toxins, due to their smaller size and rapid physical development. Last December, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement that asserted, “Beyond acute poisoning, the influences of low-level pesticide exposures on child health are of increasing concern.”

The organization links pesticide exposure to higher risk for brain tumors, leukemia, attention deficit disorders, autism and reductions in IQ.

Because weeds naturally develop resistance to the herbicides designed to kill them, Dow AgroSciences has genetically engineered seeds to produce crops that can withstand spraying with both the systemic herbicide glyphosate (Roundup), and 2,4-D, one of the active ingredients in Agent Orange, used as a defoliant in the Vietnam War. The latter is commonly applied to lawns and wheat-producing agricultural land, even though research reported in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives links exposure to 2,4-D to birth defects and increased cancer risk. Dow AgroSciences’ new GE seeds await regulatory approval.

Eric Mader, program director at the Portland, Oregonbased Xerces Society for the conservation of invertebrates and pollinator protection, warns that broad-spectrum pesticides kill beneficial insects along with those considered pests. Mader recommends increasing the number of beneficial insects, which feed on pests, by planting a greater diversity of native plants on farms and in home gardens.

Demand for GMO Labeling

Despite California’s narrow defeat of Proposition 37, which would have required statewide labeling of products containing GMOs, advocates at the Environmental Working Group and the Just Label It campaign are pushing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for nationwide GMO labeling. Responding to consumer demand, Whole Foods Market recently announced that it will require GMO labeling in all of its U.S. and Canadian stores by 2018.

Filmmaker Jeremy Seifert’s powerful new documentary, GMO OMG, should give the movement a major push, as well.

The 2013 film explores the danger in corporate patenting of seeds and the unknown health and environmental risks of engineered food. Seifert says, “I have a responsibility to my children to hand on to them a world that is not poisoned irreparably.” As for the promise that GMOs are required to “feed the world,” he believes it’s a lie, noting that it’s better to “feed the world well.”

Seed Freedom and Food Choice

Roger Doiron, founder and director of Kitchen Gardeners International, headquartered in Scarborough, Maine, celebrates Food Independence Day each July Fourth. Doiron believes that growing, harvesting, cooking and preserving food is both liberating and rewarding, and patriotic. More than 25,000 individuals from 100 countries belong to his nonprofit network that focuses on re-localizing the world’s food supply. Food freedom starts with seeds.

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Saving and trading heirloom, non-hybrid, non-GMO seeds is becoming as easy as checking out a library book.

Several libraries across the country are serving as seed banks, where patrons check out seeds, grow crops, save seeds and then donate some back to their local library.

Liana Hoodes, director of the National Organic Coalition, in Pine Bush, New York, is a fan of her local Hudson Valley Seed Library. The library adheres to Indian Physicist Vandana Shiva’s Declaration of Seed Freedom and makes sure all seed sources are not related to, owned by or affiliated with biotech or pharmaceutical corporations. In addition to preserving heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, each seed packet is designed by a local artist.

Finicky about Fish

Grilled fish makes a lean, heart-healthy, low-calorie summer meal. Some fish, however, may contain chemicals that pose health risks, especially for pregnant or nursing women and children. For example, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury, which is toxic to a baby’s developing nervous system. Both the EPA and local state health departments post consumption advisories that recommend limiting or avoiding certain species of fish caught in specific locations.

For several decades, Captain Anne Mosness, a wild salmon fisherwoman, operated commercial fishing boats in Washington waters and from Copper River to Bristol Bay, Alaska. She worries about the threat of pollution from industrial aquaculture, plus the effects of genetically engineered salmon on wild fish populations, coastal economies and ecosystems.

Mosness explains that AquAdvantage Salmon, a product of AquaBounty Technologies, was created “by inserting a growth hormone gene from Pacific Chinook and a promoter gene from an eel-like fish called ocean pout into Atlantic salmon.” She questions the FDA approval process and failure to address unanswered questions about the risks of introducing “novel” animals into the food supply, as well as related food allergies and greater use of antibiotics in weaker fish populations. “The salmon farming industry already uses more antibiotics per weight than any other animal production,” comments Mosness.

The FDA’s official public comment period on GMO salmon closed in April, but consumers can still voice concerns to their legislators while demanding and applauding national GMO labeling. GMO fish may be on our dinner plates by the end of the year, but with labels, consumers gain the freedom to make informed choices. Consumers can also ask retailers not to sell GMO fish. Trader Joe’s, Aldi and Whole Foods have all committed to not selling GMO seafood. natural awakenings

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Antibiotic Resistance

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, antibiotics are one of the greatest public health achievements of the past 100 years. However, one of the most critical public health and economic issues we currently face is the loss of these drugs’ effectiveness, due in large part to their misuse and overuse in industrial agriculture.

Dr. David Wallinga, senior advisor in science, food and health at the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy, says that about 80 percent of all antibiotics are given to farm animals for two reasons: to prevent illness associated with living in crowded, stressful and often unsanitary conditions; and to promote “feed efficiency”, or weight gain. However, bacteria naturally mutate to develop resistance to antibiotics when exposed to doses that are insufficient to kill them.

Wallinga points out that antibiotic-resistant infections, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), cost our nation at least $20 billion annually and steal tens of thousands of American lives each year. Most recently, hardto-treat urinary tract infections (UTI), were traced to antibiotic-resistant E. coli bacteria in chickens.

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria exist in our environment, but are more likely to be found in conventionally, rather than organically raised meat and poultry, which by law must be raised without antibiotics. Consumers beware: the word “natural” on food labels does not provide the same protec-

tion. The good news is that according to Consumers Union research, raising meat and poultry without antibiotics can be accomplished at minimal cost to the consumer—about five cents extra per pound for pork and less than a penny per pound extra for chicken.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “Food Sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN. org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.

Food Supply News Sources Antibiotic Resistance n Healthy Food Action: HealthyFoodAction.org n Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy: iatp.org n Keep Antibiotics Working: KeepAntibioticsWorking.com n Meat Without Drugs: MeatWithoutDrugs.org n Not in My Food: Tinyurl.com/NotInMyFoodNoAntibiotics Fish Food Safety n Center for Food Safety: CenterForFoodSafety.org n Food and Water Watch: FoodAndWaterWatch.org n Food Sleuth Radio interview with fisherwoman, Anne Mosness: Tinyurl.com/FoodSleuthRadio AnneMosness

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Banish Acid Reflux Eating Alkaline Can Cure the Burn

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early everyone has some reflux, the upward backflow of the stomach’s contents into the esophagus connecting the stomach with the throat, or even up into the throat itself. When it occurs more than twice a week, reflux can progress from a minor irritation causing heartburn to gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. When the throat is most affected, it’s called laryngopharyngeal reflux, or LPR. Untreated, LPR can damage the throat, airway, and lungs. If left untreated, GERD can damage the digestive system and cause precancerous Barrett’s esophagus or even esophageal cancer.

“In the United States, the prevalence of esophageal cancer has increased 850 percent since 1975, according to National Cancer Institute statistics,” says Dr. Jamie Koufman who has been studying acid reflux for three decades as part of her pioneering work as a laryngologist, specializing in treating voice disorders and diseases of the larynx. She is founding director of the Voice Institute of New York and the primary author of Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook & Cure.

Koufman prescribes combining science, medicine and culinary arts to treat the ailment, which she mainly blames on the acidification of the American diet, along with increases in saturated fats, high-fructose corn syrup and agricultural pesticides.

Consider that almost all bottled or canned foods have an acidity level of 4 or lower on the pH scale— a key measurement in medicine, biology and nutrition, and significant in Koufman’s clinical research and conclusions from examining upwards of 250,000 patients. “Soft drinks are the major risk factor for reflux,” she notes.

A single statistic from the American Beverage Association highlights the problem: In 2010, the average 12-to-

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29-year-old American consumed 160 gallons of acidified soft drinks, nearly a half-gallon a day. “Trends in the prevalence of reflux parallel soft drink consumption over time, especially in young people,” says Koufman.

She clarifies that the term “acid reflux” is misleading because the problem centers on the digestive enzyme pepsin, which is manufactured in the stomach to break down proteins into more easily digestible particles. It is activated by the acid in high-acid foods.

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“If there is no protein around that needs digesting, pepsin can gnaw on the lining of your throat and esophagus,” explains Koufman, who is a professor of clinical otolaryngology at New York Medical College. She has seen many reflux cases misdiagnosed as something else. “It’s common for doctors to mistake reflux symptoms of hoarseness, postnasal drip, chronic throat clearing, trouble in swallowing or sore throat and cough for asthma, sinusitis or allergies.” She adds that heartburn and indigestion are sometimes treated with over-the-counter antacids, which are ineffective for these.

Koufman helps her patients, including professional singers, to overcome acid reflux with a two-week detoxification program consisting of a low-acid, low-fat, pH-balanced diet. “For two weeks, avoid acidic foods (nothing below pH 4),” she advises. “Eat fish, poultry, tofu, melons, bananas, oatmeal, whole-grain breads and cereals, mushrooms and green vegetables. Refrain from fried foods, chocolate and soft drinks. Basically, consume nothing out of a bottle or a can, except for water.” She remarks that reflux is definitely curable by following a proper diet, although it can still take up to a year for a person to become totally symptom-free.

Noted Integrative Physician Andrew Weil agrees with Koufman’s recommendations. He suggests developing

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an exercise and relaxation strategy, because stress and anxiety worsen reflux symptoms, as well as increasing fiber intake by eating more whole grains, vegetables and fruits, and staying hydrated by drinking plenty of purified water. Keep a log to track foods and beverages that worsen symptoms, and avoid alcohol and stimulants like caffeinated beverages and tobacco that irritate the gastrointestinal tract.

Weil also suggests ingesting a slippery elm supplement according to label directions, which can help heal irritated digestive tract tissues, and chewing a tablet of deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) or taking a half-teaspoon of a DGL supplement powder before meals and at bedtime. Reduce doses after symp-

“Trends in the prevalence of reflux parallel soft drink consumption over time, especially in young people,” toms are under control.

“For most people, there is probably a middle road—having an occasional glass of orange juice or soda doesn’t cause reflux disease—but if that’s all you drink day in and day out, it’s likely to create a problem. For people with known reflux disease, a period of ‘acid/pepsin detox’ makes good sense,” concludes Koufman.

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Pet Food Perils Lurking GMOs May Hurt Our Pets

by Dr. Michael W. Fox

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ike a canary in a coal mine, dogs serve as sentinels, drawing our attention to health hazards in our shared home environment and in the products and byproducts of the food industry.

Multiple Health Issues

In the mid-1990s, as genetically engineered or modified (GE, GM or GMO), corn and soy were becoming increasingly prominent ingredients in both pet food products and feed for farm animals, the number of dogs reported suffering from a specific cluster of health problems increased. It also became evident from discussion among veterinarians and dog owners that such health problems occurred more often among dogs eating pet food that included GM

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crops than those consuming food produced from conventional crops.

The conditions most cited included allergies, asthma, atopic (severe) dermatitis and other skin problems, irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, recurrent diarrhea, vomiting and indigestion, plus abnormalities in liver, pancreas and immune system functions.

People often reported failed treatments and harmful side effects to prescribed remedies (e.g. steroids), as well as problems with various manufactured prescription diets after their attending veterinarians diagnosed their animals with these conditions.

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crops like corn and soybean, novel proteins are created that can assault the immune system and cause allergies and illnesses, especially in the offspring of mothers fed GMO foods. Diminished nutrient content is a concurrent issue.

“The results of most of the few independent studies conducted with GM foods indicate that they may cause hepatic, pancreatic, renal and reproductive effects and may alter hematological, biochemical and immunologic parameters,”concluded Artemis Dona and Ioannis S. Arvanitoyannis, of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at the University of Athens Medical School, in their 2009 study on the effect of GM foods on animals.

Such problems are caused partly

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Likewise, when digestive bacteria incorporate material from antibioticresistant genes, engineered into patented GM foods crops to identify them, it could have serious health implications, according to Jeffrey M. Smith in his book, Genetic Roulette, and Terje Traavik and Jack Heinemann, co-authors of Genetic Engineering and Omitted Health Research.

What Pet Owners Can Do Look for pet foods that are free of GM corn and soy, and/or organically certified. Pet food manufacturers that use U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) certified organic ingredients—and especially those that don’t use corn, soy, canola, cotton byproducts (oil and cake) or sugar beet, which are more commonly genetically engineered, or imported rice, which can have

GM strains—can legitimately claim “No GMO Ingredients” on their packaging.

Information, plus tips on avoiding hidden GMO ingredients are available at NonGMOShoppingGuide.com.

Many websites also provide recipes for home-prepared diets for companion animals, including DogCatHome PreparedDiet.com.

Let responsible pet food manufacturers know of consumers’ concerns and heed Hippocrates’ advice to let our food be our medicine and our medicine be our food. Enlightened citizen action is an integral part of the necessary revolution in natural agriculture aimed at promoting more ecologically sound, sustainable and humane farming practices, a healthier environment and more healthful, wholesome and affordable food for us and our canine companions.

Michael Fox, author of Healing Animals & the Vision of One Health, is a veterinarian with doctoral degrees in medicine and animal behavior. Find GMO-free pet food brands and learn more at DrFoxVet.com.

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MSU Researchers Developing Tool to Help 4th Annual Pawsitively Yours Pet Owners ichigan State University (MSU) researchers have been developing a survey Pet Adoption Event M to help owners of dogs that are undergoing chemotherapy treatment assess Coming to Belleville their sick pet’s quality of life as a way to aid them in communicating with their veterinarians about treatment decisions, according to a paper recently published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Michigan State University (MSU)-trained veterinarian Maria Iliopoulou was the lead author of the published article, which is based on a pilot study of 29 participants, all at the MSU Animal Cancer Care Clinic. The dog owners completed a questionnaire about their animal’s behavior at the time of diagnosis and also how they behaved six months prior to diagnosis. After three and six weeks of chemotherapy treatment, the owners filled out follow-up questionnaires detailing changes in behavior of their dogs. These were compared to surveys completed by the veterinarians giving the treatment, based on their clinical observations of the dogs.

Iliopoulou, who is also a doctoral student in the MSU Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies, told MSU Today, “We wanted to see if the owner and the clinician would agree. The owner knows the pet, and the clinician knows the science. That’s what the survey is all about, to identify components of a good quality of life and verbalize them in an understandable way to facilitate client and clinician communication regarding patient-care decisions.”

With the survey responses closely matched, particularly on questions involving changes in the dogs’ play behavior, clinical signs of disease and canine happiness as perceived by the owner, the researchers concluded the questionnaire was a helpful way to find common ground for treatment decisions. Iliopoulou says the results were significant enough to warrant a larger follow-up study, as well as an adaptation of the survey for other pets.

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very year, P.A.W.S. of Michigan holds the Precious Pet Photo Contest during the Wyandotte Street Art Fair, July 10-13 in downtown Wyandotte. You can cast your vote or even enter your own pet!

For every entry, a jar displaying your pet’s photo and name will be at the P.A.W.S. booth in front of Wyandotte City Hall. Votes will be cast by fair patrons by placing a donation in the jar of who they feel should be the winner. The pets with the most money collected at the end of the Street Fair will win prizes supplied by Pet Supplies Plus! Prizes are for dog, cat, and most unusual pet.

To enter, please print and complete the entry form found at PAWSofMichigan. com and send it with a non-returnable picture of your pet (no larger than 4X6) to P.A.W.S. of Michigan, Pet Photo Contest, P.O. Box 2184, Riverview, MI 48193.

There is a $10 entry fee. Entries must be received by July 5, 2013.

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dopt - don’t shop! That’s the theme of the 4th annual Pawsitively Yours Pet Adoption Event put on by Loving Arm Rescue Ranch (LARR) in Belleville.

LARR is a non-profit rescue that rescues everything from mice to livestock.

The founder, Mary, has been rescuing animals for over 20 years. She started the adoption event four years ago to help promote adoptions from rescues.

All rescues are invited to attend the event and bring their adoptable pets.

Pawsitively Yours will be held on Saturday, July 13 from 11 am to 5 pm at the The Pet Resort located at 50425 Bemis Rd in Belleville. The event will be held in their 2 ½ acre fenced dog park. It is a pet and family friendly event where potential adopters can meet local animal rescues and their available pets – including dogs, cats, and horses.

There is also plenty to do for those animal lovers not looking to take home another furry friend. There will be vendors and exhibitors on hand, including some interesting demonstrations and talks. For the kids, there will be face painting, a bouncy house, and other kid-friendly activities.

Pets are welcome, but please remember to keep your pet on a leash. Stop by for a day of fun and support your local animal rescues.For more information, please visit LovingArmRescueRanch.org.

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SAT, JUL 06 , 2013 Pet Adoptions - 3-5:00pm. Basil’s Buddies has many available cats waiting for their fur-ever homes! Come meet your new best friend! PetSmart, 23470 Allen Rd, Woodhaven.

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WED, JUL 10 , 2013 Pet Food Bank – 3-5:30pm. 2nd Wed of every month. Bring proof of your animals which you are seeking assistance for, see website for requirements. Please do not bring your animals to this visit. Trenton/Woodhaven Animal Shelter, 21860 Van Horn Rd, Woodhaven.

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Pet Loss Support Group - 6:30pm. Basil’s Buddies is offering a monthly opportunity to help those who need a safe place to grieve and remember their pets. Whether you have lost your pet recently or many years ago, all are welcome to participate. We encourage you to bring a picture or other memento to the group. Led by Pet Loss Companioning Professional Cindie Loucks.

Riverview Public Library, 14300 Sibley Rd, Riverview. BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098.

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Microchips available for $25. Nail trims available for $5. Clinic brought to you by Basil’s Buddies. Check online for prices. Tiny Paws Pet Grooming, 13498 Dix Rd, Southgate.

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SAT, JUL 20 , 2013 Pet Adoptions - 3-5pm. Basil’s Buddies has many available cats waiting for their fur-ever homes! Come meet your new best friend! PetSmart, 23470 Allen Rd, Woodhaven.

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Ann Arbor Pet Fest – 10am-6pm. Ann Arbor Pet Fest is the largest pet festival in southeastern Michigan with an annual attendance of nearly 3,000 passionate pet owners. Our goal is to help local rescue groups and shelters find homes for foster pets and to offer a venue to artisans, service providers, and vendors where they may display to the public. We have enjoyed hosting over a 100 diverse and interesting booths each year and we are dedicated to making Ann Arbor Pet Fest fun for all: exhibitors and attendees alike.

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he idea of psychotherapy often brings to mind images of someone lying on a couch, saying whatever comes to mind or perhaps talking, problem solving and identifying new ways to think or act upon life’s difficulties. Some might envision prescription medication or even hospitalization. From traditional, non-directive methods and cognitive and behavioral interventions to psychopharmacology, concepts of improving mental health encompass a full range of traditional therapies.

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brain systems with emotions, cognitive functioning, behavior, sleep, pain and addiction. Whether through influencing brain wave patterns, imaging to establish structural and energetic changes, using supplements to rebalance and nourish, using bilateral (left and right hemispheres) stimulation of the brain or increasing blood flow and cellular activity to specific areas, procedures have been developed that directly influence the physical and biochemical parts of the brain and shift the related symptoms.

The heart has its own neural network and can positively influence the brain and body when its heart-rate variability is trained. Even the gastrointestinal system has a neural network.

The connections between them make sense of the common physical symptoms many consider stress-related.

Therapies that encourage these systems to work in greater synchronicity generally result in better physical and mental health.

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stimulation over EEG sites. It is currently being researched for use with some of the most disabling disorders. Another therapy, hemoencephalography, or HEG, uses small infrared lights with three EEG sites over the frontal lobe of the brain to activate increased blood flow. Low activity and blood flow in this area are generally associated with attentional disorders, learning problems and brain injury.

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based include attention deficit disorder, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, sensory processing disorders and cognitive impairment related to head injury, stroke or aging. Others are suspected to be related to brain chemistry; these include depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. One area of extensive research is post-traumatic stress disorder, with the focus on the way in which trauma shifts activation of the regions of the brain and affects the storage and retrieval of memories and related emotions.

Understanding Neurotherapies

Many are familiar with the use of an electroencephalogram (EEG) to diagnose seizure disorders by showing disturbances in brain waves. EEG biofeedback, or neurofeedback, uses brain wave information to assess possible relationships to emotional, cognitive and physical symptoms. Brain waves are measured as frequencies ranging from .1 to 40 hertz (cycles per second). Delta waves are the slowest, ranging from .5 to 4 hertz; these are the brainwaves of deep sleep and indicate that the brain is disengaged from external stimuli. Theta waves, ranging from 4 to 8 hertz, are associated with pre-sleep and can also indicate daydream states. Alpha waves, from 8 to 12 hertz, indicate calm, but an overabundance of alpha is related to inattention. The higher range, beta waves, cycle at 12 hertz or more and indicate a focused state, but also can correlate with anxiety or obsessiveness. Widespread suppression, hyperactivity or low variability of brain waves can be associated with a variety of problems. Optimally, these wave patterns should be flexible enough to shift readily when specific functional states are desirable.

Neurofeedback, used as a primary or adjunct therapy, appears to coax these patterns into greater flexibility, balance and self-regulation by using a radio signal to shift the existing patterns. It has the potential to address brain-based and emotional disorders and can be used in combination with other psychotherapies, physical, occupational or speech therapy and pain management. Neurofeedback is useful for peak performance in music, athletics and leadership training, as well, to decrease performance anxiety, improve reaction time and enhance cognitive clarity and creativity.

Other significant neurotherapies include NeuroField, which uses magnetic

Professional research and reviews based on these contemporary therapies is plentiful and continues to build. The International Society for Neurofeedback and Research has published an excellent article, “What is Neurofeedback?” that gives a comprehensive description of neurofeedback and its applications, written by Corydon Hammond, Ph.D. Two books, The Healing Power of Neurofeedback and The Neurofeedback Solution, by Stephen Larson, Ph.D., also give excellent overviews of current theories, methodology, treatments and future directions in the field.

The current demands on the mental health system are great and growing.

For those who suffer cognitive and emotional difficulties despite having sought traditional therapies, as well as those that value integrative approaches to health or want to limit their exposure to medication, the alternatives presented are worth researching. As public awareness, acceptance and study of the methods are built, their value will certainly be more fully realized.

Sandy Waundless is a licensed master’s level psychologist who conducts psychotherapy with children, adolescents and adults.

Her practice, Alliance Counseling Center, is located at 23409 Jefferson Ave., Ste. 100, St. Clair Shores. She also takes appointments in Fraser and W. Bloomfied. For information and appointments, call 586-778-6967 or email AllianceCounselingCenter@ wowway.biz. natural awakenings

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hen your company motto is ‘true to nature’, you have to follow through,” says Tom Tabler, director of sales and marketing for the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. “We look at everything, from the biodegradable ink pens in the guest rooms to the staff’s summer uniform.” Managers’ sport coats consist of lightweight plastic fibers and rubber from recycled materials. “They breathe fine, are comfortable and look great,” Tabler remarks.

Hotel construction adhered to eco-friendly practices. A 100-acre bird sanctuary followed the onsite discovery of endangered golden-cheeked warblers. The 36-hole golf course is certified by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program and deemed the most eco-friendly in the United States by the PGA Tour. The hotel’s four pools and a lazy river for tubing honor the region’s dry climate; water reclamation via closed loop natural catchments and rain retention ponds keep guests afloat and the golf course green.

Also in Texas, the Four Seasons Hotel Austin has a “zero waste” goal, requiring the recycling of 90 percent of all onsite waste. Shadowboxes above trash cans show guests examples of what is and isn’t recyclable, while unused soap and other toiletries are donated to local women’s shelters.

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“We have placed sufficient containers, so there’s no excuse not to recycle,” says Kerri Holden, senior director of public relations. “In April, we were at the 70 percent compliance mark. We hope to reach our 90 percent goal by year’s end.” She notes that after management cancelled weekly dumpster service, only one six-by-six-foot trash container remains. Even worn linens become cleaning rags. The saltwater swimming pool uses soda ash, rather than harsher chlorine chemical treatments.

Kitchen scraps are composted and become fertilizer for the hotel’s herb and vegetable garden and flowerbeds.

Natural compost bags in guest rooms collect banana peels, apple cores and other organic food waste. At the end of the year, guests that composted during their visit receive a thank-you letter and The Nature Conservancy plants a tree in their name in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, one of the world’s most endangered tropical forests (PlantABillion.org).

Boston’s Colonnade Hotel, built in the 1970s, grows greener with each upgrade. “We replace systems with the greenest possible solutions,” explains Keith Alexander, director of property operations. Guest room windows have been replaced with filmed and insulating twinned panes to save power year-round. Electrolyzed water is now used for cleaning; a higher pH works

as a nontoxic degreaser, while a lower pH turns water into a sanitizer, eliminating the need for chemical cleansers and gloves. Next, the hotel plans to install a large commercial dishwasher that will use electrolyzed water instead of chlorine-based cleaners.

California’s Cavallo Point Lodge, near San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, opened in Sausalito in 2008 as the newest national park lodge and the only one with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. It was built in the early 1900s to house Fort Baker’s military families.

While renovations have enlarged the rooms, wood door framing maintains the rustic appearance and the wood floors are either original or made from repurposed wood. “We learned a lot while updating the lodge,” says General Manager Euan Taylor. “We discovered that the tin ceiling tiles were painted with lead-based paint. Instead of using harsh chemicals, we froze each tile, gave it a slight twist and the paint fell off.”

Unsurprisingly, food for the lodge restaurant and onsite cooking school is

purchased from local farmers.

In Big Sur, California, the awardwinning Post Ranch Inn specializes in repurposing materials. Wood from old growth redwood wine casks accent walls in guest rooms. Fallen trees become benches dotting walkways. Dinnerware is made from recycled glass and any broken plates are recycled again. The honey used for a special spa facial treatment comes from 18 onsite beehives.

Daily updates on energy savings via the Inn’s 208 kW, 990-panel solar power system can be viewed at Tinyurl.com/ PostRanchInnMonitor.

Oregon’s The Resort at the Mountain, in Welches, installed an additional 11,000 indigenous plants throughout its 300-acre property in 2009, in the spirit of the nearby Mount Hood National Forest.

The mountain is home to the only ski lodge certified by the Sustainable Travel Institute, using United Nations criteria.

“We are a base camp for skiers, hikers, off-road bikers and fly fishermen,” says General Manager John Erickson.

“Our ‘field to stream’ menu features northwest products and of course, fish.”

The resort’s golf course, following the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, uses natural methods for weed control. “We pull them up,” says Erickson. “Wildflowers get to stay where they are.” Golfers and fishermen volunteer to help keep the course in good shape and the water channels clear for salmon and steelhead. From the golf course, visitors can see the salmon swimming

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upstream. “Most of the fishermen catch and release,” says Erickson. “We want to be good stewards of the land.”

Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Letting Kids Just Be Kids They Thrive on Natural, Unstructured Fun

by Madeline Levine

Well-meaning attempts to fill a child’s summer with enriching activities may do more harm than good. Why not let kids just be kids?

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otions of summer as endless free time—to climb trees, chase fireflies, build a fort in the woods, maybe set up a lemonade stand—have been supplanted in many families by pricey summer camps or other highly structured activities. But unstructured play isn’t wasted time; it’s the work of childhood, a vehicle for developing a basic set of life skills. Research published in Early Childhood Research & Practice shows that children that attend play-based rather than academic preschools become better students.

Child development expert David Elkind, Ph.D., author of The Power of Play, maintains, “Play is essential to positive human development.” Various types teach new concepts and contribute to skills, including helpful peer relations and ways to deal with stress.

Self-initiated and self-directed play means the child is calling the shots and learning what comes naturally. If a child strums a guitar because he loves it, that’s play. When being instructed, the child may enjoy the experience, but it’s not the

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children play outside as much as possible—for at least 60 minutes a day—yet almost half of America’s youth routinely aren’t getting any time outside, according to study findings reported in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. Outdoor play helps combat childhood obesity, acquaints them with their larger environment and supports coping skills.

Every child is different. But as Dr. Kenneth R. Ginsburg, a professor of pediatrics at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania and a leading expert on resilience, remarks, “Every child needs free, unscheduled time to master his or her environment.” Play is valuable because it miniaturizes the world to a manageable size and primes kids for learning.

Consider the complexities involved in a game of chase. Kids develop social skills in organizing and agreeing on rules, and then participate in the physical and creative actions of the actual activity while resolving conflicts or disagreements during its course—providing a foundation for excelling in school and even the business world.

Solitary play also provides problem-solving practice. A young girl playing with her dolls may try out different ways of handling the situation if one of them “steals” a treat from the dollhouse cookie jar before tea is served.

Because youth haven’t yet developed a capacity for abstract thinking, they learn and discover more about themselves mainly by doing. Developing small self-sufficiencies gives kids a sense of power in a world in which they are, in fact, small and powerless. This is why kids love to imagine dragon-slaying scenarios. Taking risks and being successful in independent play can increase confidence and prepare them to resist peer pressures and stand up to bullying.

Given our global challenges, tomorrow’s adults will need the skills developed by such play—innovation, creativity, collaboration and ethical problem solving—more than any preceding generation. A major IBM study of more than 1,500 CEOs from 60 countries and 33 industries in 2010 found that the

single most sought-after trait in a CEO is creativity.

To survive and thrive, our sense of self must be shaped internally, not externally. We need to learn and focus on what we’re good at and like to do; that’s why it’s vital to have kids try lots of different activities, rather than immersing them full-time in parental preferences and dictated experiences.

Leading experts in the field agree that considerable daily, unguided time not devoted to any structured activity facilitates their investment in the emotional energy required to develop their own identities. It is this sense of self that provides a home base—a place to retreat, throughout life.

Ultimately, everyone must rely on their own resources and sense of self or they’ll always be looking for external direction and validation. Mental health workers say that produces kids that take unnecessary risks, have poor coping skills and are vulnerable to substance abuse. Business leaders say such a tendency produces workers that need too much time, resources and direction to be really valuable.

In the end, learning who we are primarily takes place not in the act of doing, but in the quiet spaces between things, when we can reflect upon what we have done and who we are. The more of these quiet spaces families provide for kids, the better.

Madeline Levine, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and educator in San Francisco, CA, is the author of New York Times bestsellers, Teach Your Children Well and The Price of Privilege. See MadelineLevine.com/category/blogs.

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They often come up out of the water to look at us,” says Lovechenko. “We’re not allowed to touch them and must stay alert in case they bump the boards and dump us into the water. They’re gentle, but immense.”

If basic SUP isn’t enough, onboard yoga or Pilates can be added. “It’s easy on the joints for those with knee or ankle problems,” Lovechenko advises. Regardless of the level of experience, “Yoga paddleboarding naturally calls for a calm mind, steady breathing and attention to balance. With Pilates, working out on a board in water that’s 10 to 20 feet deep activates a different set of muscles.”

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WACKY W ORKOUTS More Giggles than Groans

by Sandra Murphy

Hoopnotica, on a roll here and in Europe, reintroduces play into physical fitness with fresh, fun, expressive movements (Tinyurl.com/Hoopnotica Lessons). Instructional DVDs and classes are available to revive and enhance childhood hooping abilities.

“Hooping spans genres from classical to hip-hop, tribal to lyrical, depending on who’s spinning the hoop and what’s spinning on the turntable,” says Jacqui Becker, Hoopnotica’s director of content development and lead master

What do bikini-clad gorillas, hoop dancing, aerial silk acrobatics, anti-gravity yoga and Pilates on the water have in common? They are among the most enjoyable ways to burn calories and increase strength.

On the Run

In Mankato, Minnesota, runners and walkers dressed like gorillas, many embellished with bikinis, tutus and football jerseys, take part in the annual Gorilla Run to benefit the nonprofit North Mankato Miracle League and Fallenstein Field, a fully accessible softball field for children with mental or physical challenges. This year, a local DJ dressed as a banana led the pack of 600 gorillas through the 2.4-mile course, raising $30,000. Next April, pro athletes and other volunteers will again pitch in to set the pace for other cities that want to ape their act.

Travis Snyder’s family-friendly Color Run, founded in Draper, Utah, and launched in Tempe, Arizona, in early 2012, has caught on in more than 100 U.S. cities as a way for novice runners to have a stress-free, untimed, fun day. Sixty percent of the participants have never

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run a 5K (three-plus miles) race before.

Staff and volunteers throw brightly colored cornstarch on the runners at regular intervals, making the finish line a virtual rainbow. The larger runs boast thousands of participants. There are only two rules: wear a white shirt at the starting line and finish plastered in color.

On the Water

For anyone looking for a unique water workout, Tatiana Lovechenko, founder of Fort Lauderdale Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP), has an answer. “We have paddleboard boot camps and sunrise and sunset tours, on the ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway, based on conditions.

Safe and eco-friendly LED lights, our latest innovation, let us see the fish below and make sure boats see us at night.”

Their SUP manatee tour is particularly popular. “This endangered species congregates in less-traveled waterways.

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Aerial silk classes take exercising to new heights. Cirque du Soleil-style and more elegant than rope climbing, students don’t have to be in peak shape to start.

“Just show up and want to learn,” says international performing aerialist Laura Witwer, who teaches how to climb fabric attached to steel rigging 16 to 25 feet high in New York City spaces. “We work close to the floor for beginners,” she explains. “They learn to climb, then to hang upside-down, and then tie knots. We’ve had all body sizes, shapes and ages in class; it’s a great way to stretch and add strength.”

Yoga can also take to the air with anti-gravity classes that position participants in fabric slings or hammocks that relax joints and help the body realign itself. Christopher Harrison, founder and artistic director of AntiGravity Yoga, in New York City, is a former worldclass gymnast and professional dancer on Broadway, two professions that are tough on the body.

“As an aging athlete whose passion continued, but whose body had been ripped apart by numerous surgeries, yoga healed and rejuvenated my mind and body,” he remarks. “In order to take pressure off the joints, I took my performance company from tumbling off the ground to hanging up into the air by inventing apparatus that allowed us to fly.”

Whether by land, sea or air, adventurous souls are discovering new ways to recharge mind, spirit and body.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StlSandy@MindSpring.com.

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Accessing The Akashic Records For Soul Level Change

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oo often people go through life without ever attaining true happiness and fulfillment. Waking up to this realization one day, they make changes, but sometimes their attempts do not achieve the transformation they had hoped for. Perhaps, it would be helpful if individuals were able to gain more insight into what is influencing their lives, relationships and belief systems, as well as what might be possible for their future.

According to several philosophies rooted in ancient traditions, this is possible by accessing the universal filing system that records every thought, feeling, word, action, deed and intention that has occurred at any time in the history of the existence since the beginning of Creation.

These records are saved in a library of sorts, called the akasha, which can be explained as another dimension of consciousness that exists all around us and is available at

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Exploring the Akashic Records can reveal how past choices in one’s current life, or past lives, are affecting the present circumstances of life and ultimately influencing the future.

Past choices can actually cause people to remain stuck in what seems like recurring relationships, situations and circumstances that they are unable to change for the better, no matter how much they try. Due to subconscious programming running in the background, negative choices are repeated with little understanding of the reasons and how or why to change them. One of the purposes of uncovering and clearing the Akashic Records is to remove the negative blocks and restrictions that are affecting a person at the deepest soul level. This brings the individual a feeling of renewal and hopeful possibility.

Psychic Edgar Cayce, well known as the “sleeping prophet,” was known to enter into a trance-like sleep state during which he visited the Akashic Records to retrieve specific information for those seeking his assistance. He was able to return with details about past lives and medical understanding so detailed that he assisted in healings and obtained other remarkable insights for his clients. The data held in the akashic records is more than anyone could ever fathom, yet can be accessed in such specific ways that it provides awareness related directly to a person’s life.

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SAT, JUL 06 , 2013 Wholistic Health Fair – 10am-6pm. The wellness revolution returns, East meets West!

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Features wellness presentations, healthy food court, wholistic vendors, games for kids, alkaline water, beauty & personal care, massage & reflexology, music & entertainment, exercise & dance, contests & prizes – fun for the whole family, indoor & outdoor, free. SanKofa Life Campus, 18734 Woodward Ave (3 blocks S of 7 Mile) Detroit. 313-366-5250 SanKofaLife.org.

SUN, JUL 07 , 2013

Save Energy and Stay Cool Workshop – 6:30pm. Learn how you can keep your home cool and comfortable this summer while reducing your overall energy use. Grandmont Rosedale Development Inc, 19800 Grand River Ave Detroit. Myles Hamby at 313-387-4732x104 or mhamby@GrandmontRosedale.com.

Hidden Sugars & the Dangers - 7-8pm. Do you know what foods have hidden sugars? Are you familiar with the dangers sugar can cause to your health? Come hear all about how you can protect yourself and your family with better food choices! Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com 734-246-1208.

WED, JUL 10 , 2013 Drink Yourself Healthy - 7pm. All water is not created equal, learn which water is the best for your body. Dr Fischer, a hydration expert, will help you learn the truth about water to help boost your overall health and improve your mood.

Free. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness.com, 734664-0339.

Free Smoothie Sampling - 11am-7pm. Free samples of the Strawberry Banana Whirl smoothie - 2 days only! Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver. com, 734-246-1208.

Wyandotte Street Art Fair - 10am-9pm. (7/107/13) Come check out Wyandotte’s Annual Street Art Fair located along Biddle between Eureka & Oak Streets. Download map and parking info at website.WyandotteStreetArtFair.org Wyandotte.

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Free Smoothie Sampling - 11am-7pm. Free samples of the Strawberry Banana Whirl smoothie - 2 days only! Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver. com 734-246-1208.

DADBA Health Fair – 2-7pm. 1st Annual DADBA Health Fair, will have a variety of FREE screenings as well as health care professionals on site to answer your questions and event bags.

Free. Crystal Gardens, 16703 Fort St, Southgate.

Contact Laura Wyatt 313-595-2624.

Balancing Hormones Naturally - 6:30-7:30pm.

Learn the easiest way to get your life back on track and how to reduce stress, boost your energy and live life to the fullest. No potions, lotions or pills needed. Just a sincere desire to want to get better. Please RSVP at 734-525-9588, free. Dr William Civello, 23975 Novi Rd, Novi.

DrCivello.com, 734-525-9588.

Blazing Belly Dance - 7:45-9pm. Please join us at “Healing the Heart” for a drop-in lesson during the Wyandotte Street Fair! 7:45-8:15 pm, just $5.00 (no registration required).Performance at 8:30 pm! Abida Blaze, 2955 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte.

BlazingBellyDance.com 313-506-3073.

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savethedate Hooping for Fun & Fitness – 7:30pm.

Brenda Fage will show you what you can do with this latest craze to get in shape and have fun while you do it.

Three classes are offered as a series for $50. Brenda will bring some hoops you can rent and some you can buy to keep hooping at home. Register in advance, space is limited. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, Warren.

StrongHeartYoga.com 586-563-8615.

Beware of the Dandelions – 7pm. Complex Movements presents an opportunity to investigate a new theory of change for the world. The installation explores the relationship between art, science and social justice movements through Scifi parable, interactive hip-hop performance, video projection and creative technologies. Tickets are required for admission due to limited seating, all ages, ADA accessible, Free. Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 315 E Warren, Detroit. RSVP ComplexMovements.com Drink Yourself Healthy - 7pm. All water is not created equal, learn which water is the best for your body. Dr Fischer, a hydration expert, will help you learn the truth about water to help boost your overall health and improve your mood.

Free. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness.com, 734664-0339.

SAT, JUL 13 , 2013 Rejuvenating Yoga - 8:30-9am. Get a refreshing start to your day with a revitaling yoga class geared around beginner level students, although all levels are welcome. $12 drop-in. Henry Ford Self-health Center, 23400 Allen Rd, Woodhaven.

HenryFordSelfHealth.com, 734-676-3813.

Belly Dance Lesson with Abida Blaze - 12:452pm. Join us for a free trial belly dance lesson during the Wyandotte Street Fair!12:45-1:15 pm.

Blazing Belly Dance will perform, with some special guests, from 1:30-2:00 pm. Healing the Heart with Reiki and Art, 2955 Biddle, Wyandotte.

BlazingBellyDance.com 313-506-3073.

Drink Yourself Healthy - 11am. All water is not created equal, learn which water is the best for your body. Dr Fischer, a hydration expert, will help you learn the truth about water to help boost your overall health and improve your mood.

Free. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness.com, 734664-0339.

MON, JUL 15 , 2013 Men’s Health Workshop - 7-8:30pm. Dr. Campbell will address many issues facing the aging male and tell you how to stay healthy and fit in today’s junk food filled world. Exercise tips, nutrition tips and a review of the male hormonal system. Pizza and non-alcoholic beer provided, Men ONLY! (No Women allowed!)

Call to register, free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd. Ste 109, Canton.

CantonCenterChiropractic.com, 734-455-6767.

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TUE, JUL 16 , 2013 Nature’s Medicine Cabinet - 7-8pm. Do you know what’s in Nature’s Medicine Cabinet?

Come find out how you can make your own home remedies by using the right foods. Free.

Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte.

THFDownriver.com 734-246-1208.

The Akashic Records - 7-8pm. Are you familiar with the Akashic Records? (also known in Biblical references as the “Book of Life”) Learn more about the Akashic Records, what they are and how the information in them is influencing your life, how the negative blocks and restrictions found there can be cleared allowing you to be free of their negative influence and repeating patterns in your life. Tammy is a Healing Energy Practitioner, Intuitive, Lightworker and Soul Realignment® Practitioner. Must register in advance, contact Tammy at CreateByVibration@ gmail.com or 734-716-2881. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd Ste 109, Canton. CreateByVibration.com,

WED, JUL 17 , 2013 Present Moment Meditation - 7-8:15pm. Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for releasing stress, quieting the mind, and ways to stay present and peaceful throughout the day. Enjoy group meditation. Pre-Registration required. Everyone welcome. Chairs provided. $12. Livonia, , . http://www.LivinginthePresentMoment.com, presentmoment@myexcel.com, 734-674-6965.

Balance Your Hormones Naturally – 7pm.

Learn from a women who has been there -Dr Carol Ann Fischer, DC, ND will discuss natural alternatives to address problems related to hormone imbalances and menopause. Limited to 15 guests. Reservations required 734-7566904. This free workshop is held at TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia.

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savethedate Thermography Scans - 4-7pm.

Certified Thermography Technician Adarsa Antares offers digital infrared thermal imaging, which is a 30-minute, non-invasive, imaging procedure used for detecting and monitoring breast disease. Thermography uses no radiation and is painless. Call to schedule an appointment, cost is $135 for scan. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd Ste 109, Canton. HealthyBreastScan. com, 734-972-8775.

THU, JUL 18 , 2013 Summer Salads - 6-7pm. Are you ready for some scrumptious summer salads? Lucinda will show you how to make some mouth-watering meals! $5. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com 734-246-1208.

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NATUROPATHY (ND) MASSAGE THERAPY Diploma Programs MEDICINAL HERBAL STUDIES We welcome your calls and questions, and to request a catalog

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FRI, JUL 19 , 2013 Third Fridays in Wyandotte - Kidapalooza 5-9pm. Join us along with the Wyandotte Business Assoc, many of the shops and restaurants in the downtown district stay open later than usual, offer freebies, specials and discounts, plus musical entertainment, free trolley and horse & carriage rides. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. Wyandotte.net/ArtsCulture/ ThirdFridayEvents.asp 734-246-1208.

Drink Yourself Healthy - 7pm. All water is not created equal, learn which water is the best for your body. Dr Fischer, a hydration expert, will help you learn the truth about water to help boost your overall health and improve your mood.

Free. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness.com, 734664-0339.

SAT, JUL 20 , 2013 Preserving the Harvest - 10-11:30am. We’ll cover canning basics and prepare and can cucumber sweet relish and sweet pickles together.

You’ll get a small jar of your creations to take home and share. Register online at GrowingHope. net or call, Workshop fee is $15. Growing Hope, 922 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. 734-786-8401.

Rejuvenating Yoga - 8:30-9am. Get a refreshing start to your day with a revitalizing yoga class geared around beginner level students, although all levels are welcome. $12 drop-in. Henry Ford Self-health Center, 23400 Allen Rd, Woodhaven.

HenryFordSelfHealth.com, 734-676-3813.

Drink Yourself Healthy - 11am. All water is not created equal, learn which water is the best for your body. Dr Fischer, a hydration expert, will help you learn the truth about water to help boost your overall health and improve your mood.

Free. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness.com, 734664-0339.

World War II Victory Rally - 12-8pm.

A celebration of the swingin’ time of the 1940s! Dance the night away as we rally for the war effort! “War Bond” ticket required for entry or bribe the guards at the door with an onthe-spot donation for entry into the hanger. Our WWII V-Day Rally will replicate a USO Canteen, complete with a Big Band Orchestra, dancing, dance lessons, and refreshments! Visit our European theatre for a cool libation, or head over to the Pacific Theatre for a tiki inspired hula. Yack Arena, Wyandotte. WyandotteMuseums.org.

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SUN, JUL 21 , 2013 Free Smoothie Sampling - 11am-7pm. Free samples of the Strawberry Banana Whirl smoothie - 2 days only! . Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver. com 734-246-1208.

MON, JUL 22 , 2013 Free Smoothie Sampling - 11am-7pm. Free samples of the Strawberry Banana Whirl smoothie - 2 days only! Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver. com 734-246-1208.

Nutrition 101 - 7-8pm. Learn the difference between good fat vs bad fat, good carbs vs bad carbs and how many calories you should be eating in a day. Join Dr Danielle Potter to get the basics on nutrition. Call register, free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd Ste 109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropractic.com, 734-455-6767.

WED, JUL 24 , 2013 Laurel and Hardy Film Fest - 6:30-8:30pm.

We will be showing two of the duo’s best. First their Academy Award short, “The Music Box” (1932) where the boys are attempting to deliver a crated player piano to a home atop a steep hill. The second feature will be the full length film, “Block – Heads” where after 20 years guarding his post in the trenches (no one told him WWI was over), Stan reunites with old war buddy, Ollie, who takes him home and all chaos ensues. No cost!. Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George Street, Dearborn Heights. DHCL. MichLibrary.org, 313-791-3800.

Fixing Fatigue, Weight Issues and Hair Loss Naturally -7pm. Are you tired of being tired? Have a few pounds to lose? Thinning on top? What do these conditions have in common?

You will learn the many reasons why these issues happen, and which you can change. Take a natural approach to a healthier, new you. This free workshop will discuss the common link to these and many other health concerns. Presented by Dr Carol A Fischer, DC, ND. Space is limited to the first 15 guests; call 734-756-6904. This workshop is presented at the Civic Center Library, 31777 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness. com.

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The Healing Power of Water - 6-7:30pm. Come listen to Kathy Peltier talk about the healing power of water! $5. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com 734-246-1208.

Outstretched in Worship - 6:10-7:20pm.

Worship God and refuel your soul, all while stretching your body, a Christian alternative to yoga. $5. LifeCare, 33445 Warren Rd, Westland.

LifeCareChristianCenter.org, 734-629-3551.

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FRI, JUL 26 , 2013 Flicks on Bricks - Cars 2 - 7-10pm. Come see Cars 2 behind Total Health Foods - free to the public! Starts at dusk! Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com 734-246-1208.

SAT, JUL 27 , 2013 Composting 101 - 10-11:30am. This hands-on workshop will cover the basics about how to build and maintain a healthy backyard compost, and understanding the science of the micro-organisms behind it. Workshop fee is $10. Growing Hope, 922 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. GrowingHope. net, 734-786-8401.

Fall Garden Planning - 1-2:30pm. An advanced gardening class that focuses on planning for your winter crops so you’re ready to plant them in August. Growing Hope, 922 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. GrowingHope.net, 734-786-8401.

Health and Wellness Expo - 8am- 2pm. Join us for a Health and Wellness Expo at Yack Arena!

Free to the public! Yack Arena, , Wyandotte.

THFDownriver.com 734-246-1208.

SUN, JUL 28 , 2013 Soul Coaching Workshop – 9am-5pm.

Certified Soul Coach Connie Hart and Shaman Phoenix Honka will collaborate to offer a Soul Coaching workshop for individuals seeking spiritual cleansing, renewal and transformation. After the initial gathering, there will be subsequent meetings scheduled from 6-9 pm, Aug 6, 13, 20 & 27 - fee covers take-home materials needed for daily soul path exercises. $800. To register, call 248-880-6320.

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Drink Yourself Healthy - 7pm. All water is not created equal, learn which water is the best for your body. Dr Fischer, a hydration expert, will help you learn the truth about water to help boost your overall health and improve your mood.

Free. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness.com, 734664-0339.

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savethedate 3rd Annual YogaFest 2013 - Enjoy a variety of yoga classes, workshops, live music, healthy food, vendors, speakers, group meditations, kids events, and Jump for Joy program.

Yogic fun for the whole family. Come for a day or stay for the whole weekend.

Song of the Morning Ranch retreat in Vanderbilt. YogaFestMI.com

FRI, AUG 02 , 2013 Little Shoppe Market at Northville Square 10am- 7pm. (8/2-8/4) Northville Square provides a unique opportunity for Shoppe-keepers (our crafters, artisans and vendors). This venue will house upwards of 75 exhibitors, and provides customers a convenient way to shop while visiting the retail shops that call Northville Square home. This special event is coinciding with the Buy Michigan Now Festival and will feature all Michigan-based businesses and Michigan-made products. Free. Northville Square Mall, 133 W Main St, Northville. LittleShoppeEvents.com, 734-660-7967.

SAT, AUG 03, 2013 Wholistic Health Fair – 10am-6pm. The wellness revolution returns, East meets West!

Comes experience the best of both worlds – revolutionary healing arts, products and services.

Features wellness presentations, healthy food court, wholistic vendors, games for kids, alkaline water, beauty & personal care, massage & reflexology, music & entertainment, exercise & dance, contests & prizes – fun for the whole family, indoor & outdoor, free. SanKofa Life Campus, 18734 Woodward Ave (3 blocks S of 7 Mile) Detroit. 313-366-5250 SanKofaLife.org.

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Frontier Town Farmers Market – 10am3pm. Take a drive back in time to the wild west frontier and enjoy this unique venue with shopping, musical entertainment & open mic opportunities, plus lots of space to spread out and picnic, pet the goats and pick up some farm fresh produce. Frontier Town, 67310 Van Dyke Ave, (just N of 31 Mile Rd) Romeo. Vendor spaces $20, call 586-943-5785, Facebook.com/ FrontierTownFarmersMarket Bagels @ SocraTea – 11am-3pm. Get fresh bagels with your tea at SocraTea – a Tea House & Artist Gallery, plus free wifi. Entrance is on the side of the building and down the stairs, follow the sidewalk. SocraTea, 5 Garfield, Ste #50, Detroit. Facebook.com/SocraTeaDetroit 313-833-7100.

Lincoln Park Farmers Market – 11am-4pm.

Farmers, growers, crafts and specialty food vendors. Credit, debit, Bridge Card accepted + Double Up food bucks starting in July. Southfield Rd Municipal Parking Lot, bet I-75 & Fort St, Lincoln Park. LPFM@inbox.com 313-427-0443.

Yoga Class - 11:30am-12:30pm. Guided poses to warm the body. Gentle postures with optimal alignment. All levels, donation based(not Free) BE NICE Yoga Studio, 4100 Woodward Ave, Detroit. BeNiceYoga.com.

Yin (restorative) Yoga – 7-8pm. $14 walk in.

Livonia Yoga Ctr, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia.

LivoniaYogaCenter.com, 248-449-9642.

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$2 Shot Day. Do you think you can handle a hot shot? On select Mondays in June, try a $2 hot shot at Total Health Foods Juice Bar! $2. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte.

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Gentle Basic Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Have you been wanting to try a yoga class? David Demo teaches this wonderful class that will help get your week off to a great start – all levels welcome.

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Gentle Flow Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. Serene, restorative practice. All levels. Yoga Shelter, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pte. YogaShelter.com, 313-884-YOGA. Donation Pop-Up Yoga - 12-1pm. Basic-Hatha Flow class, we encourage students to pay what they can, no one will be turned away, takes place in the atrium of the Fisher Bldg, street parking is available + in the lot attached to the Fisher Building (just W, & across the St from the New Ctr Bldg). donation. The Fisher Building, 3011 W Grand Blvd, Detroit. PopUpYoga313.com, 405-971-4523.

Lunch Yoga – 12-1pm. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. info@ y4peace.org 734-282-9642.

Yoga – 6-7pm. De-stress, relax, rejuvenate! $10. The Sanctuary, Chiropractic & Wellness Spa, 35275 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. Katie 248880-3755.

SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. WCCC-Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd – Conference Room 11, Taylor. Rick Williams, 734-626-7778.

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Foot Detox Days - 9am-8pm. In July, foot detoxing every Tue, call to make an appt with Alicia. Walkins also welcome. $25 Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. 734-246-1208.

Zumba – 9-10am. With Kym $10 SanKofa Life Learning & Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-5250 SanKofaLife.net

Opening the Doors of Change 8pm. Prepare to be informed, uplifted and inspired as you discover how to open the doors to positive change in your life. Each week Chris Lee bring you the hottest author’s, experts and thought leaders - dynamic people who positively impact the planet. Visit Blogtalkradio.com/ chrisleelifestyle to listen online.

Gentle Yoga – 9-10:15am. All levels. $14.

TaylorYoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor.

TaylorYoga.com, 313-292-9642.

Yoga - 10:15-11:15am. Come enjoy yoga in a nurturing environment! $10 walk-in rate. St John Neumann, 44800 Warren Rd, Canton.

StJohnNeumann.us, 734-455-5910.

Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers Market - 2-6pm.

Featuring 40 vendors selling a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, breads and baked goods, cheese, meats, plants and seedlings, soaps, laundry detergent, and other homemade crafts and jewelry - all grown or made in Michigan.

Accepting: cash, SNAP/EBT (Bridge Card), WIC Project FRESH, Senior Market FRESH, Double Up Food Bucks, and credit/debit. Downtown Ypsilanti, Ferris St & Hamilton St, Ypsilanti.

GrowingHope.net, 734-786-8401.

Classic Nia – 5:30-6:30pm. All levels. $13.

Body and Mind Fitness, 239 E Nine Mile Rd, 1 blk E of Woodward, Ferndale. NiaBethSchedule.

BlogSpot.com Beginners Pilates – 6pm. Guardian Martial Arts & Fitness, 30942 Ford Rd, Garden City.

GuardianMartialArts.com, 734-266-0565.

Qi Gong and Yoga for Real Bodies and Yoga Nidra – 6-7:15pm. Qi Gong is ancient Chinese exercise. No exp needed, provides stress relief and focus. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org, 734-282-9642.

Transformational Tuesdays – 7-9pm. With Dr Keefa Weatherspoon. $10 SanKofa Life Learning & Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-5250 SanKofaLife.net Core Yoga + Meditation - 7:30- 8:30pm.

Come and experience Core Yoga + Meditation in a nurturing environment! $10 walk-in rate.

Canfield Community Center, 1801 N Beech Daly Rd, Dearborn Hghts. 313-791-3600.

SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 2nd and 4th Wed. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Nonmembers can visit two meetings free. WCCCDownriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd – Conference Room 8, Taylor. Contact Mark Tremper 313-460-0438.

Wayne Farmers Market - 3-7pm. Run by Growing Hope, features over 25 vendors selling a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, breads and baked goods, soaps, candles, garden art, and other homemade crafts and jewelry - all grown or made in Michigan. Accepting: SNAP/ EBT (Bridge Card), WIC Project FRESH, Senior Market FRESH, Double Up Food Bucks, and credit/debit cards. Goudy Park, 3355 S Wayne Rd, Wayne. GrowingHope.net, 734-786-8401.

Tai Chi – 6-7pm. With Boby Jean Calhoun $10 Sankofa Life Learning & Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-5250 SanKofaLife.net Canton Communicators Club – 6:30pm. Learn to become a better communicator and improve public speaking abilities! Canton Coney Island, 8533 Lilly Rd, Canton. Canton.FreeToastHost. com, 734-994-0569.

Community Share Dinner & Activities – 6:30-8pm. Join us for a meal, followed by contemporary worship, Bible study, classes, music, cards, and crafts-sign up for dinner each wk, suggested cost $6 per adult, $4 for 4-14, 3 and under free. “pay-what-you-can”. Allen Park Presbyterian Church, 7101 Park Ave, Allen Park. AllenParkChurch.org, 313-383-0100.

welcome, suggested donation $10. Thru Sept 25th, meter parking is available in the street. Lafayette Green Urban Garden, 144 W Lafayette, Detroit.

SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two mtgs free. Best Western/Greenfield Inn “The Pink Palace” Packard Room, 3000 Enterprise Dr, Allen Park. Annette Prevaux 313389-3937.

Chakra Yoga – 11am-12pm. Vinyasa class led

by Courtney Conover, designed to help balance chakras, all levels $14. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com Wyandotte Farmers Market - 12-6pm. Join Total Health Foods at the farmers market.

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Circle of Light – 2-7pm. Sukyo Mahikari, Love offering. SanKofa Life Learning & Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313366-5250 SanKofaLife.net Budokon Flow – 6:15-7:15pm. Experience movements that fuse the yogic, martial & living arts. 1st wk free. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pte Wds. Practice-Yoga.net, 313-881-2874.

Community Yoga - 7-8pm. All-levels, dedicated Christian Yoga Studio. Free/Donation. Living Waters Yoga, 63 Kercheval, Ste 20, Grosse Pte Farms. LivingWatersYoga.com, 313-884-4465.

Cardio Kickboxing – 7:45-8:45pm. Ages 13 and up. $5. Michigan Karate Academy, 23753 Van Born Rd, Taylor. 313-292-9214.

Vinyasa Yoga - 9-10:15am. Flowing sequence, all levels. $14. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com, 313-292-9642.

Slow Flow Yoga - 11:30am-12:15pm. Beginning students and moderate pace. Intro to vinyasa.

Gentle flow working toward an advanced beginner class. $10. Mind Body Balance, 105 E Front St, Ste 304, Monroe. MindBodyBalance. com, 734-457-9003.

Yin Yoga - 11:45am-12:30pm. All levels, yin is a unique quality of challenge and surrender that works to stretch muscles and connective tissues $15. BE NICE Yoga Studio, 4100 Woodward Ave, Detroit. BeNiceYoga.com, 313-544-9787.

Detroit Eastern Market – 5am-5pm. Open year-round. Now that most of the local farmers markets have closed for the season, it’s great time to check out Eastern Market. EBT accepted. 2934 Russell St, bet Mack & Gratiot, Detroit. DetroitEasternMarket.com

Eastside Farmers Market - 3-7pm. (6/7 – 9/27) Fresh produce, healthy foods, and unique artisan items all locally made, sold directly by the growers and producers. Payment methods: cash, Bridge Card, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC, Project Fresh, credit & debit. Wkly music and entertainment. Mack Alter Square, 14820 Mack Ave, Detroit. Facebook.com/ EastsideFarmersMarket, 313-331-3427.

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Relishing Raw Food Supermodel Carol Alt on How Eating Raw Keeps Her Vibrant

by Beth Bader

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beauty. For the past year, she’s been overseeing the U.S. launch of her skin care line, Raw Essentials.

How has your relationship with food changed over the years, and what role has raw food played?

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arol Alt characterizes the latest stage of her 30-plus-year career as a “perfect storm of busy,” including the launch of her latest book, Easy Sexy Raw, and her roles in Woody Allen’s film, To Rome with Love, and the HBO documentary, About Face, exploring the relationship between physical appearance and the business of

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grew up like other kids on Long Island. Mom cooked spaghetti and macaroni and cheese.

Dad would sometimes grill a piece of meat until it was dead a second time. On weekends, we ate pizza or Chinese takeout. I never realized broccoli was green, because overcooking turned it gray.

One day, I got sent home from a job because they said I was not in “swimsuit condition.” A friend recommended a physician that specialized in raw food diets, which was the first I’d heard of it.

So I tried a raw diet, cold turkey, and felt better immediately.

Today I eat raw food as an antiaging agent and natural medicine that makes me healthier; it’s also a filler that makes me less hungry. My holistic lifestyle no longer includes any over-the-counter drugs.

These days, my system runs efficiently, like an electric golf cart.

When I need to go, I go. When I need to stop and sleep, I sleep. The body can work phenomenally well if we just let it.

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“Raw” seems like an easy diet to prepare, but some of the methods can take time and special equipment. What’s a simple starting point?

Using a blender, you can make everything from soup to dessert. Start with things like guacamole, salsa and soups. You can also use a pot and hot water (up to 115 degrees) to warm kelp noodles to add to a blended soup. You can make a mousse from raw chocolate and avocado.

Also begin to think of a dehydrator as a crock-pot that works while you’re away. It’s a simple option once you are in the habit of using it.

Of course, you’ll want to make all kinds of fresh salads.

How do you maintain your raw food plan when you are eating out or in social settings?

I look for foods that I know will be raw.

If I have any doubts, I ask the chef. If there’s any question, I just don’t eat it.

There’s a bit of discipline in this.

You have to eat on a schedule and make sure you are getting the food you need. I may lunch even if I am not hungry, especially when I know I’ll be dining out later. It’s important to make sure you are not feeling deprived and hungry; otherwise you may find yourself craving things like the bread on the table.

Do you ever miss cooked foods and sometimes indulge?

My diet is 75 to 95 percent raw.

When you eat raw foods, you feel so much better that you don’t want to eat anything else. My one indulgence is munching on popcorn when my favorite sports team plays.

Do you have any final advice on exploring a raw diet?

Relax and have fun trying different things. If you cheat, it’s okay. If you feel deprived in any way, go eat. Above all, enjoy the adventure.

Beth Bader is the co-author of The Cleaner Plate Club and blogs at CleanerPlateClub.com.

Easy Summer Recipes “Many of my recipes have been influenced by cultural experiences, twists on favorite childhood meals or newly discovered ingredients,” says Chef Chad Sarno. “The strawberry smoothie is among Kris Carr’s favorites. Few dishes have proved to be as timeless and widely beloved as the kale salad.”

Strawberry Fields Smoothie

Enjoy the nostalgic tastiness of strawberry milk sans moo juice or powdered junk. Strawberries are phytonutrient factories, supplying the body with a bounty of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant nutrients.

Yields 2 servings 3 cups cashew or nondairy milk of choice 2 cups fresh strawberries 1 Tbsp lemon zest 1 small orange, peeled 1 banana 1½ cups loosely packed spinach

Crazy Sexy Fridge Foods Each week, Kris Carr stocks her fridge with what she considers “whole, plant-based deliciousness.” One of the biggest secrets of eating healthy, she says, is being prepared.

“Always keep a well-stocked arsenal of healthy ingredients at your disposal,” she advises. “At the very least, you’ll always be ready to whip up a green juice or smoothie.” n Canning jars filled with

n Flax oil

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ready-to-drink homemade smoothies and green juices

n Kale, parsley, spinach,

cauliflower, cucumber, bell peppers and citrus fruits

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Blend all ingredients until smooth in a high-speed blender.

Crazy Sexy Kale Salad

Kale is the king of leafy veggies and rules this prevention-rocks salad. Serve it solo with a favorite cooked grain, or wrapped in nori or a gluten-free tortilla. Crown this kale creation by adding chopped fresh herbs or favorite diced vegetables. To be fancy, serve the salad wrapped in a cucumber slice.

Yields 2 to 3 servings 1 bunch kale, any variety, shredded by hand 1 cup diced bell peppers, red, yellow or orange ¼ cup chopped parsley 1½ avocados with pit removed, chopped 2 Tbsp flax oil 1½ tsp lemon juice Sea salt, to taste Pinch of cayenne, to taste 1 cucumber

Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Massage and mix using both hands to “wilt” the kale and cream the avocado (takes just a minute or two). Then serve.

For a fun touch, cut a thin lengthwise slice of cucumber and create a circle to outline each serving of salad, stitching the ends of the cucumber slice together with a toothpick.

Place the salad in the cucumber ring and then serve.

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Savor Summer Revel in Blissful Indulgences

by April Thompson

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rom freshly picked cherries to moonlit hikes, summer offers endless free gifts. Its lingering daylight reminds us to step outside, take a deep breath and savor life’s simple joys.

“Summer is a time to enjoy the small things in life, which are often the sweetest,” counsels Janet Luhrs, author of The Simple Living Guide and founder of the online Simplicity School (Simplicity Journey.com). “Kids do this instinctively, like seeing who can throw a rock furtherest into the water. I’m happy just having a simple backyard dinner with friends, reading a book in a city park or paddling a canoe.”

Here are some summer classics to expand our own “to savor” list.

Feast on Earth’s bounty. Make the most of summer’s cornucopia of candy-

sweet berries, rainbowcolored heirloom tomatoes and other natural treats abounding at local farmers’ markets.

Get wet. Go skinny-dipping in a hidden creek, run through sprinklers in shorts or swimsuit or round up the neighborhood kids for a trip to a local water park, lake or public pool. Water games like Marco Polo and underwater tea parties never grow old, even for grown-ups.

Commune with creatures. Who can resist the winking lightning bugs, flickering dragonflies and songs of an evening insect chorus? Summer immerses us in nature. See how many animals that eagle-eyed friends and family members can spot during visits to area parks and

preserves.

Read by sunlight. The pleasure of reading heightens with natural light and fresh air. Pick an easy read to take to the beach or a hammock with sunglasses and a glass of herbal sun tea.

Celebrate community. ‘Tis the season for free local festivals, picnic concerts, open-air movies and state fairs. Invite a friend or make a Dutch treat of it, even organize an informal potlatch block party.

Take a day trip. Consider the healthy dose of activities that exist close to home. Delightful discoveries await the curious when traveling by local waterway, walking trail or bicycle path. Map a flexible route, allowing ample time for unexpected stops.

Try something new. Summer is a chance to be adventurous. Step into a bright, pastel shirt or tropical sundress, and then revel in the compliments.

Move from an indoor exercise routine to a free yoga class in a shady park and test ride a standup paddleboard.

Look up. Summer skies offer more drama than daytime TV. Perch on the porch at sunrise, sunset or before a thunderstorm rolls in. On a clear calm night, lie back on a blanket and trace constellations while watching for shooting stars and meteor showers.

Capture memories. Gather a pocketful of seashells, press wildflowers from special spots, make breadand-butter pickles from the garden and print favorite snapshots to spark happy summer memories any time of the year.

Do nothing. In the midst of so many marvelous options, we can also give ourselves permission to cancel our own plans on a whim and just do nothing. Simple daydreaming can lead to good ideas and inner rhapsodies.

Summer is the best time to just be.

“Try to not to plan more than one thing in a day this summer,” advises Luhrs. “Otherwise, you’ll end up cutting short activities to rush off to the next thing instead of enjoying what’s already in front of you.”

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Health Rules Crazy, Sexy, Savvy, Yummy

by Judith Fertig

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n summer, when many fruits, herbs and vegetables are at their peak, it makes sense to harness their power for the family’s benefit. “Some people flock to plant-empowered living for better health, others because of their spiritual beliefs, to support animal welfare, respect the environment or best of all, because it tastes great,” says wellness activist Kris Carr, a documentary filmmaker, New York Times bestselling author and the educational force behind KrisCarr.com.

Carr joined the wellness revolution after being diagnosed with a rare disease.

It proved to be the incentive she needed to change her eating habits and find renewed power and energy. Her new book, Crazy Sexy Kitchen, with recipes by Chef Chad Sarno, celebrates the colors, flavors and powers of plants that nourish us at the cellular level.

Her main tenets include a focus on:

Reducing inflammation. Inflammation is caused by what we eat, drink, smoke, think (stress), live in (environment), or don’t do well (lack of exercise). At the cellular level, it can lead to allergies, arthritis, asthma, heart disease, diabetes, digestive disorders and cancer, according to Victoria Drake, Ph.D., of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, who culled the latest research (LPI.OregonState. edu/infocenter/inflammation.html).

Creating an acid/alkaline balance. “Tilting the pH scale in the alkaline direction is easy with a diet filled with mineral-rich plant foods,” says Carr. It also means

minimizing meat, dairy, sugar, eggs, commercially processed foods, coffee and alcohol.

Drinking produce. Green juices and green smoothies are ideal. “They are the most important part of my personal daily practice, one that I will never abandon,” Carr notes.

Carr and her husband, Brian Fassett, whom she met when he edited her documentary, Crazy Sexy Cancer, share the juice and smoothie making responsibilities. “We make enough to have two 12-ounce servings of green drinks a day. Our recipes are often guided by what’s available in the fridge,” she advises. The secret is a three-to-one ratio of three veggies for every piece of fruit.

Kale reigns in their home. The dark leafy superfood is especially suited for smoothies, salads and sautés. They like kale’s generous helping of vitamin K for maintaining strong bones.

Carr’s Crazy Sexy Kale Salad is dressed with vinaigrette that includes flax oil, which she notes is high in omega-3s to promote healthy brain function. It’s also a well-known antiinflammatory food. “Make sure to buy cold-pressed, organic flax oil in a dark bottle and store it in the fridge,” she advises, “because light and heat may turn the oil rancid. I like Barlean’s brand, but there are many other quality flax oils available. Since it is sensitive to heat, I use it mostly in salad dressings and smoothies.”

Carr maintains that, “By decreasing the amount of acidic inflammatory foods while increasing the amount of healthy and alkaline plant foods, you flood your body with vitamins, minerals, cancer-fighting phytochemicals, antioxidants and fiber.” This supports the body in maintaining and repairing itself. She further points out, “Once your body repairs, it can renew. That’s big-healer medicine. You might as well get a business card that reads: self-care shaman.”

Award-winning cookbook author Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

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