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letterfrompublisher “When my father didn’t have my hand, he had my back.”

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contact us Wayne County, Michigan Edition Published by: Healthy Living Detroit, Inc. P. O. Box 4471 Center Line, MI 48015 Phone: 313-221-9674 Fax: 586-933-2557 Publisher Mary Anne Demo publisher@NaturalAwakeningsDetroit.com Editorial & Layout Team Kim Cerne Karen Hooper National Franchise Sales Anna Romano NaturalAwkeningsMag.com 239-530-1377 Customer Support Allison Roedell Kevin Rowley Sue Wery © 2016 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved. Although some parts of this publication July be reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior permission be obtained in writing. Natural Awakenings is a free publication distributed locally and is supported by our advertisers. It is available in selected stores, health and education centers, healing centers, public libraries and wherever free publications are generally seen. Please call to find a location near you or if you would like copies placed at your business.

hat an incredibly important role fathers play in the lives of their children, for good or bad. My siblings and I were very blessed to have parents that loved and supported me growing up. Looking back on those years from an adult’s perspective, I can begin to view my parents differently. They faced many of the same challenges and obstacles that I have faced with my own kids, and they dealt with each situation as best they could with what they knew at the time. I have come to terms with many of the decisions that I have made throughout my life, although looking back, there are definitely things that I wish I could have chosen differently. I keep focus on the fact that I made the best decisions that I could with what I knew at the time, which helps me to feel peace with those choices. Many people aren’t so lucky to grow up with a father that isn’t physically there for them, or worse, is there but might be physically or verbally abusive. As an adult, it’s so important to be able to move beyond this hardship and seek out individuals that can be supportive and encouraging. Letting go of the challenges of the past and moving forward is such a huge key to the pursuit of happiness. It’s all about exploring the limitations that we can inflict upon ourselves without even realizing it. Maybe it’s time to explore your own happiness this month! Warmer temperatures help encourage us to get up and outside. If you’re looking for something to do that’s new and interesting, be sure to check out our ongoing and dated calendar listings. I’ve often wished I could figure out a way to attend every event listed. What a wonderful way to expand your horizons and meet like-minded people and people who have a different perspective, too. Thanks to all the local businesses that allow us to delivery our magazines to them each month, and to all the wonderful individuals that help with the process of deliveries, and the behind the scenes team that drives the process forward each month. June is a pretty nice month for making magazine deliveries I’d have to say, but it’s still quite an undertaking to get them all out each and every month. Just want to let you know how much we appreciate your efforts. Each business that serves as a magazine distribution location, gets one free calendar listing in the magazine each month, although many of these business’ do not take advantage of this perk. Our advertising deadline is always the 15th of the month, so if you have something coming up, be sure to let us know, so we can help spread the word! Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads – we love you guys!

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18 HAPPY ALL DAY Simple Daily Practices for a Happier Life

by Judith Fertig

22 TRESS STRESS

Natural Ways to Prevent Hair Loss by Jody McCutcheon

24 HOT DAYS ARE HARD ON PETS

How to Prevent, Detect and Treat Heatstroke

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26 BUFF AND BALANCED Bodybuilders Turn to Yoga

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28 FAST WHOLE-FOOD MUNCHIES

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31 GAY HENDRICKS ON NURTURING LOVE IN MIDLIFE Why Growing Up Can Mean Loving Better by S. Alison Chabonais

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newsbriefs Fairy Godmother at Shelby Township Farmers Market

airy Godmother, Adarsa Antares, will be at the Shelby Twp. Farmers market bringing fun in her wake. She will arrive in her magic fairy house, a bonafide Tiny House, and let kids come inside to cook either pumpkin or sweet potato pancakes in a kid-friendly way, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 4. This is guaranteed to be fun for the whole family. Parents want their kids to be healthy. This means figuring out a way for their child to eat vegetables. Inevitably this causes stress: thus the age old vegetable war begins. It’s either coax, conjugal, negotiate, or demand “eat your vegetables!” None of these options are pleasant for kids or parents. Wouldn’t it be nice if your child just loved vegetables? This would take a load of pressure off of you as a parent and make your kids happy. “Well, it is possible” says Antares. Antares holds a M.S. in Education and is a whole foods specialist. She has been teaching children to eat vegetables for the last 6 years. Antares goes on to explain “Food brings with it a lot of emotion. You enjoy certain ‘comfort foods’ when you’re sick because they bring, for example, a fond grandmother story or father/ mother memory. This is ‘emotional eating.’ What if your child could experience fun around vegetables, instead of pressure, force and stress? They would then

have a fond memory associated with vegetables, and create the environment for enjoyment in eating them.” In her years of teaching, Antares has learned how to make this happen. “By adding fun gadgets, making it a hands on, pressure-free environment, and giving kids choices in what goes into the recipe, I help give children a positive experience around healthy food. It can be a simple as asking them ‘3 spinach leaves or 4?’ Antares shares a few helpful tips. “In the incredibly resistant cases, I break out the magic fairy spoon after explaining that I only do this on special occasions. Whatever is eaten off of the spoon is magical. Amazingly, it brings the fun out of even the most resistant kids. I also love to use tea-party size dishes and plates. It helps bring the wonderment to serving a vegetable meal. Hulk power smoothies, which include spinach, are a whole lot more exciting to eat with a miniature red solo cup and a toothpick umbrella.” Cost: $3. Location: Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township. For more information, visit PackardEvents.org or call Mary Anne Demo at 586-943-5785.

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Qigong in Dearborn

ertified Qigong and Tai Chi teacher, Erin Reas, will be instructing participants on how to reduce stress and enhance health by learning some simple quigong practices every Thursday at 10 a.m., from June 2 through August 4 at Good Shepherd (UMC), in Dearborn. Qigong (pronounced chee-gung) is part of traditional Chinese Medicine along with acupuncture, massage, and herbal medicine. The word Qi means energy or life force and gong means practice, cultivate or refine. There are thousands of forms of qigong. Many people are familiar with Tai Chi Chuan which can be classified as a martial art form of qigong. The core practices of qigong are movement, breathing, self-massage and meditation. Qigong triggers natural healing resources and balances the body. Qigong is gaining popularity because it can reduce arthritis, chronic pain, and high blood pressure. It also improves the functioning of the immune system and can help0 with depression due to its effect on neurotransmitters. Cost: $5. suggested donation & free for SilverSneakers members. Location: 1570 Mason, Dearborn. For more information, visit Facebook.com/Ease. Chi or call 313-429-3214.

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newsbriefs Michigan Embodiment Retreat

he inaugural Transformation Retreat: Cacao, Meditation and Movement Therapy is slated for the weekend of June 24-26 at Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat Center in Northern Michigan. The retreat, hosted by Nick Meador and Ashtar Kukuk, will inspire change and personal growth through the use of the plant medicine cacao, active meditation techniques, Inner Waymark process facilitation, and Divine Vitality practices of yoga, visionary dance and movement therapy. Meador is a holistic facilitator, life coach, Reiki healer, writer, and video blogger. His mission as a facilitator and coach is to empower and liberate people in a sustainable way. He combines various cutting-edge systems for process dynamics and communication training with his own unique ideas to create a remarkable approach to healing and self-development. Kukuk is a dedicated spiritual teacher and devotional student whose focus of Conscious Movement Therapy, transformational event production, world traveling, and holistic healing, empowers her to live her namesake of bringer of the stars. Inner Waymark, LLC, creates services, events, and media content based around the idea that we can find meaning, purpose, and direction within ourselves. In workshops, disturbances and mysteries become windows into positive growth and positive change. Raw cacao is a powerful facilitator for personal transformation. It increases blood flow and oxygen levels in the heart along with amplifying emotions and subconscious content. The hosts will serve world-class Mayan cacao, grown and prepared in northern Guatemala specifically for meditative and ceremonial use. Divine Vitality is a combination of yoga, visionary and ceremonial dance, sounding and conscious connection. Its elements include mantra invocation, guided standing and sitting yoga sequences to uplifting world music, tantra-inspired partner activities and more. Song of the Morning offers a serene setting to experience the great-outdoors of Northern Michigan. With miles of trails, a fresh-flowing river, and a beautiful yoga platform visitors are sure to be captivated by the surrounding natural beauty. Cost: $200. Location: Song of the Morning, 9607 E. Sturgeon Valley Road, Vanderbilt For more information, visit TransformationRetreat.weebly.com or call 989-983-4107.

Volunteers Needed for Gardening Program

etroit Garden Center (DGC) is looking for volunteers for the Alternatives for Girls Summer Program, Summer Rise N Shine. This program is a wonderful summer time activity the Detroit Garden Center is continuing with their outreach involvement with this season. Both the girls in the program and the volunteers, find it to be worthwhile and fun. DGC has many raised gardens that will be planted with a variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers. Assistance is needed with the gardening program on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for only two hours each day. The age groups of participants this year are seven-through nine and 12-14 years old. Volunteers may come one or both days per week. The program begins July 5 and runs through August 10. The Detroit Garden Center is a 501c3 nonprofit volunteer organization serving metropolitan Detroit since 1932 in areas of gardening, beautification, and horticulture through lectures, tours, workshops, outreach programs, and an extensive horticulture library.

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Gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful’ and sitting in the shade” said Rudyard Kipling. He must have been thinking about the gardens on tour in the Detroit area this June. Every year there are a variety of private gardens open for public viewing during seasonal garden tours and this year is no exception. Three of these Wayne county events are in June this year and each prove to have some beautiful and interesting gardens and hopefully will provide inspiration for experienced and novice gardeners, alike. CORKTOWN HOME & GARDEN TOUR June 5 12-5 p.m. Tickets $15 available at the Gaelic League 2068 Michigan Ave, Detroit THE HISTORIC INDIAN VILLAGE HOME AD GARDEN TOUR June 11 10 a.m. -5 p.m. June 12 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Tickets $25, available at: Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church; Sat. only 8625 E, Jefferson, Ave, Detroit 996 Burns Ave, Detroit; Sun. only Iroquois Ave Christ Lutheran Church; both Sat. & Sun 2411 Iroquois Ave, Detroit Nichols Elementary School; Sat. and Sun 3000 Burns Ave, Detroit GROSSE POINTE GARDEN CENTER ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR June 24 & 15 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets $20 available at Grosse Pointe War Memorial 32 Lakeshore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms

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Energy Balancing Taylor Conservatory Foundation’s 2016 Music Institute Balancing Institute ThehasEnergy announced new dates for & Art in the Gardens Series Begins Soon

aylor Conservatory Foundation’s Music and Art in the Garden 2016 season line up opens with some home grown talent, Big Ray and the Motor City Kings and is joined by Artist, Will Cooper and also works from his late grandfather, internationally renowned artist, Leo Kuschel. A special classic car cruise, will round out the five-year old series opener at the Conservatory and Botanical Gardens on Northline Road. Gates open at 5:30 P.M. and the concert begins at 6:30 P.M., allowing just enough time to purchase dinner in the pavilion, view the original artwork on display in the Conservatory and to check-out the antique and muscle cars parked on the grand lawn. Erin Dobbins and Mary Boonenberg, two of TCF’s board of directors and music series co-chairs, are extremely excited about this year’s series. “Our scheduled musicians are not only great musicians in their own right but they are truly happy about playing on the terrace for our concert guests” relays Dobbins. Boonenberg, a musician herself says “It’s not only acoustically unique, but it is fun to perform for this enthusiastic audience, plus, there’s the added perk of knowing this series helps support Foundation programs and garden upkeep, makes it community-minded, as well”. Executive Director of TCF, Patty Donahue, said “the series schedule is composed of a diverse group of new and returning acts, bringing some of the best groups around the metro area to our venue”. Big Ray and the Motor City Kings play a mix of blues, classic rock, soul and Motown, which offers an energetic and danceable repertoire. They are not only well known and respected for their music abilities and full sound but also for the vigor they bring to their performances. Cooper works with metal parts to create unique sculptural pieces and had his inaugural show at Music and Art in the Gardens last year. TCF is happy to welcome back Silver Shores Waterfront Banquet and Catering who provides interesting and delicious dinner selections at reasonable prices throughout the entire season. Love’s Custard Pies will also be available for purchase with their special brand of perfect-baked goodness. The Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to ‘Create beautiful public spaces, promote the arts and sciences, and preserve our natural environment’. Board President, Larry Wright, says Music and Art in the Gardens does just that, “it inspires individuals within beautiful surroundings while promoting the arts and it is just an all-around fun evening!” No outside food or beverages are permitted. A cash bar opens at 5:30 P.M. Chair seating is limited so bringing a lawn chair or blanket is encouraged. Cost: $5. Location: 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. For more information or for rain info, visit TaylorConservatory.org or call 888-383-4108.

Melvindale Farmers Market

alling all produce vendors; from 2-6 p.m., every Wednesday, through the growing season, Melvindale Market has a great line-up of vendors and there is still an opening for a produce vendor. Many products will be available “including honey, maple syrup, baked goods and hand crafted soaps” says Market Master, Susan Lovet. The goal for the Melvindale Farmers Market is to build a neighborhood market that supports Michigan Farmers, small business and local talented artisans, by increasing access to fresh, locally grown food and goods in the community and the entire Downriver area, as well. Each vendor space is approx. 10’ x 10’ and vendors must supply their own canopy, tables and chairs. For more information, call 313-220-3020.

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Ashwagandha Pumps Up Testosterone

Live Comedy Evokes Trust and Empathy

ow testosterone levels can be problematic for men as they age. Fortunately, Mother Nature produces her own form of testosterone booster: the herb ashwagandha. Research published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition tested 57 men between the ages of 18 and 50. They were divided into two groups—one was given 300 milligrams of the herbal extract twice a day for eight weeks; the

esearch from the UK University of Surrey has found that witnessing live comedy increases emotional interaction and bonding between the spectators and performer and enhances a general feeling of trust and intimacy among participants through the shared experience. Published in the journal Comedy Studies, the study was conducted by doctoral candidate Tim Miles, who analyzed surveys and interviews of audience members, as well as comedians, including some well-known performers. Miles found that comics and audiences connected through sharing of admiration and empathy. Bonds also formed as the audience began to identify with the observations and experiences of the comic. “Comedy has often been seen to be a bit frivolous, but it’s actually something really important. My work looking at comedians and comedy audiences has shown how live, stand-up comedy fulfills a need for feelings of truth, trust, empathy and intimacy between people, which is really important in a society where many people often complain about feeling isolated,” says Miles.

Omega-3s May Increase Risk of Prostate Cancer

esearch published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has confirmed that high blood levels of DHA, EPA and DPA—three omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil supplements—are linked to prostate cancer. The study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center tested 834 men with prostate cancer and 1,393 healthy men; they found that such high concentrations were associated with a 71 percent increased risk of more serious prostate cancer and a 44 percent increase in the risk of less serious prostate cancer. The overall increased risk in all prostate cancers was 43 percent. The findings of this study confirm similar research in 2011 and another large European study. “What’s important is that we have been able to replicate our findings from 2011,” says one of the more recent study’s authors, Theodore Brasky, Ph.D.

other ingested a placebo for the same period. Both groups underwent supervised muscle training programs for the duration of the study. The men that took the ashwagandha had significantly higher levels of circulating testosterone compared to the placebo group. The ashwagandha group also experienced an increase in muscle mass in the chest and arms, yielding an average arm muscle size of 8.6 centimeters, compared to the placebo group’s 5.3 centimeters. Those men in the ashwagandha group also exhibited faster reductions of creatine kinase, a marker for the type of muscle fiber injury that occurs during strenuous exercise, following workouts. natural awakenings

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Medicinal Mushroom Heals HPV

E-Cigarettes Produce Free Radicals

lectronic cigarette use, or vaping, is on the rise as many consider it a healthier alternative to smoking. However, in a study published in the American Chemical Society journal Chemical Research in Toxicology, researchers from the Penn State University College of Medicine report that e-cigarettes produce considerable levels of reactive free radicals created by the high-temperature heating coils that warm up the nicotine solution. Dr. John Richie, a professor at Penn State and senior author of the research, says, “The identification of these radicals in the aerosols means that we can’t just say e-cigarettes are safe because they don’t contain tobacco. They are potentially harmful.” The researchers found that levels of free radicals in e-cigarettes are between 100 to 1,000 times less than the levels produced by tobacco cigarettes, still making them a better choice than traditional cigarettes although they still carry risk. Richie explains, “The levels of radicals that we’re seeing are more than what you might get from a heavily air-polluted area, but less than what you might find in cigarette smoke.” Previous research has found that e-cigarette smoke also contains aldehydes that can potentially cause cellular and tissue damage.

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esearch from the University of Texas Medical School and Health Science Center has found that a medicinal mushroom extract may be able to eradicate human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted disease. Presented last fall at the 11th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology, in Houston, the clinical study treated 10 women that tested positive for HPV with the mushroom mycelia extract called active hexose correlated compound (AHCC). The patients were given three grams of the AHCC once a day for six months or longer. Eight of them tested negative for HPV after the period, including three that were confirmed HPV-eradicated after stopping the AHCC treatment. The two other patients continued receiving the extract. A phase II clinical trial led by Dr. Judith Smith, a professor at the UT Medical School, will be conducted.

Awe and Wonder Prime Physical Health

wo related studies from the University of California, Berkeley, suggest that the act of admiring the beauty of nature with awe and wonder can decrease inflammation in the body. More than 200 adults reported their experiences of emotions on a particular day, including amusement, awe, compassion, joy, contentment and pride. Samples of the subjects’ gum and cheek tissues were analyzed for cytokines, and the researchers found those that cited emotions of awe, wonder and amazement had the lowest levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6). UC Berkeley professor and co-author of the research Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., says, “That awe, wonder and beauty promote healthier levels of cytokines suggests that the things we do to experience these emotions—a walk in nature, losing oneself in music, beholding art—have a direct influence upon health and life expectancy.”

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More Retailers Ban Bee-Toxic Products Amidst the growing pollinator crisis and due to public pressure, Aldi Süd, the German supermarket chain with stores in the U.S., has become the first major European retailer to ban pesticides toxic to bees, including the neonicotinoids imidacloprid, clothianidin and thiamethoxam, from fruits and vegetables produced for their stores. Starting in January, Aldi produce suppliers have had to ensure their cultivation practices exclude eight pesticides identified as toxic to bees. Other retailers in the U.S. and Europe are also beginning to shun bee-toxic pesticides. Home Depot will no

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Artificial Surfaces Pose Risks As of January, there have been 200 nationwide cases of cancers in young athletes that played on synthetic turf—many of them lymphoma, which is uncommon in the age group. In 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency withdrew earlier safety assurances and called for new, more comprehensive studies. A majority of professional and college athletes strongly prefer natural turf because those playing on synthetic turf suffer about 50 percent more knee and ankle injuries. Other playfields use “crumb rubber” infill made of ground-up used tires formerly considered hazardous waste. Thus, sports players may be exposed to dozens of chemical compounds, most of which have never been tested for health impact; some of those tested are believed to cause cancer, birth defects, developmental and reproductive disorders and infertility. Primary source: epa.gov

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Six-Hour Workday Reaps Benefits Many Americans work 50 hours a week or more because they think they’ll get more done and reap the benefits later. However, according to a metastudy published in The Lancet, people that clock a 55-hour week have a 33 percent greater risk of stroke and 13 percent higher risk of developing coronary heart disease than those that maintain a 35- to 40-hour work week. Data from 25 studies that monitored the health of 600,000 people from the U.S., Europe and Australia for up to 8.5 years were analyzed. Paul Kelley, of Oxford University’s Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, notes that even a traditional nine-to-five workday is at odds with peoples’ internal body clocks, contributing to sleep deprivation. Now Sweden is moving toward a standard six-hour workday, with some businesses having already implemented the change. Linus Feldt, CEO of Stockholm app developer Filimundus, reports that the shift has maintained productivity while decreasing staff conflicts, because people are happier and better rested. Several Toyota service centers in Gothenburg that switched to a six-hour day 13 years ago also report happier staff, a lower turnover rate and increased ease in enticing new hires. A Swedish retirement home has embarked on a yearlong experiment to compare the costs and benefits of a shorter working day. Source: ScienceAlert.com

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Mars and Others Abandoning Artificial Colors Mars Inc., the maker of many candies, chewing gum flavors and other food products, is phasing out artificial food dyes over the next five years. The decision came as a response to growing customer demand, says CEO Grant F. Reid. Nestlé, General Mills, Kraft and Kellogg’s have also started eliminating artificial dyes from their products due to calls for more natural ingredients. Common shades of red 40 and yellow 5 are presently ubiquitous, as per capita production of artificial coloring approved for use in food has increased more than five-fold since the 1950s. According to a study of supermarket labels by the Center for Science in Public Interest, an estimated 90 percent of childoriented candies, fruit snacks, drink mixes and powders contain artificial colors, and many parents are concerned about their potential impact on developing brains. Several studies have scrutinized dyes’ possible link to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other effects on children’s behavior. When a study by a group of British scientists suggested a link between the consumption of certain food dyes and hyperactivity in kids, Europe and the UK began requiring food with artificial dyes to carry warning labels. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to maintain that no causal relationship exists between color additives and hyperactivity in children, and doesn’t require warning labels.

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r. Susan Lawton will speak at the Shelby Farmers Market Holistic Fair which runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 30, at the Historic Packard Proving Grounds. She will also have 15 minute segments of personal consults available. Lawton has years of experience of applying oils and nutrition to compliment the human anatomy for quality of life in both private and clinical practice. She has been doing on-going research with human chemistry and Pure essential oils for over 50 years and is very excited about the positive results in using Pure Essential Oils on human conditions that provide relief of symptoms and help create an environment within the human body that allows Mother Nature to remedy the irregular behavior of cells to optimize life. Lawton has successfully worked with hospice, oncology, addiction and recovery, pulmonary and cardiac conditions, along with infectious diseases and chemo recovery. Lawton has studied in Europe and the United States for over 40 years and holds RN and PHD degrees. She is a published author of books and audio training CD’s. Lawton enthusiastically shares ideas and protocols to help people help themselves. “I am very excited about the opportunity to share with you some of our favorite recipes to provide relief” says Lawton.

SOME OF THE OILS THAT WILL BE DISCUSSED IN THE PRESENTATION ARE: Rosemary Essential Oil Great for: Increasing bloodflow and reducing inflammation Peppermint Essential Oil Great for: Cooling throbbing sensations and reducing stiffness Lavender Essential Oil Great for: Its anti-inflammatory properties and soothing scent Eucalyptus Essential Oil Great for: Easing and cooling joint and muscle pain Patchouli Essential Oil Great for: Reducing fever induced inflammation Lawton will also share recipes, realistic dietary changes, charts for effective application of oils, attitude suggestions to optimize your improvements and historical information on the uses of essential oils.

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A conversation with Lawton: “For more than the last 75 years published medical research has consistently supported the fact that inflammation is the stem of many illnesses, and that EO can support the body’s natural functions of repair of damaged cells. That is why I love essential oils. For example: Noble Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1931 was awarded to Otto Heinrich Warburg. HE PROVED CANCER CANNOT GROW NOR DEVELOP IN BODY ALKALINITY OF 7.36. He firmly believed that there was a direct relationship between pH and oxygen. Consistent Alkaline environment defeats viruses. A symptom cannot be the root of disease. Chronic inflammation is a symptom. When any part of the body is inflamed, it is either damaged and healing or damaged and deteriorating. Forget the idea that inflammation is ‘wrong’ or ‘unnecessary’ or that it can even get out of control. It’s not inflammation that is ‘out of control.’ Inflammation is what brings the disease-fighting cells and the extra nutrition needed to heal damage to the site. Without inflammation we would not heal. Inflammation is commonly associated with pain though, in reality, it is our body’s natural response to injuries, as well as from bacterial or viral infections. The pain and discomfort often associated with inflammation can go hand in hand with the body’s attempt to heal itself. There are cases, however, when our immune system triggers a response even when there are no bacteria or virus to resist, causing damage to the body’s own tissues. Sometimes there is a diagnosis of autoimmune disorder if we suffer from chronic long term inflammation ‘damage.’

Seeking relief is a serious challenge because there is so much heavily advertised ‘over the counter’ product. We often are tempted to buy something new and add another pill to our regimen only to be disappointed. Damage may be caused by what we eat, breathe, think, how we handle stress dehydration, food allergies that are subtle, medications, over the counter products, shampoos, make up, hair dye, detergent we wash our clothes with, viruses or unfriendly bacteria to name a few ways. Realistically, each person is unique, so if we want to make suggestions on how one might repair ‘damage’ to our cells and our tissues we need to first consider if we are doing everything in our control to cease further damage. Diet is our first consideration. Eliminating white sugar is a good place to start. Hydration and regularity are other important factors to be sure we are optimizing the body’s own natural recovery ability. Daily gentle exercise is important for oxygenation and circulation. Support the healthy diet with super-food supplements that are whole food and harvested from living plants in the last 6 months.There are many factors to consider if people are willing to make a lifestyle change for at least six months to evaluate the benefits of what we can control on our own. Historically, essential oils have be very useful in supporting the body’s own repair mechanisms. We find that along with avoiding processed sugar, being well hydrated, eliminating waste regularly, mild exercise daily, along with gentle application of Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils consistently reduce the harsh side effects of a virus in the human body. “

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HAPPY ALL DAY Simple Daily Practices for a Happier Life by Judith Fertig

hroughout the past decade, success researchers and positive psychologists have sketched out in broad strokes the big picture of our elemental yearning for happiness. According to Martin Seligman, Ph.D., and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, inner happiness derives from four basic elements: positive emotion, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishment. What we want to know now is how to instill happiness into daily practices. In her latest book, Better Than Before: Mastering The Habits Of Our Everyday Lives, happiness expert Gretchen Rubin fleshes out the needed details. She maintains that the shift into a happier way of being can be as simple as changing our habits, which she terms the invisible architecture of daily

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life. Rubin found, “We repeat about 40 percent of our behavior almost daily, so our habits shape our existence and our future. If we change our habits, we change our lives.” We can start small in sometimes surprising ways that encourage personal, family, workplace and community well-being.

Simplify—Exercise—Meditate

Israeli-born Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D., a former Harvard lecturer and author of the bestselling Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment, had 854 students enroll in one of his pioneering classes on happiness in 2006, the highest enrollment for any class at the time. “Students explored ways to apply these ideas to their life

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experiences and communities,” he says. Today, he lectures and consults worldwide on the science of happiness, or “optimal being and functioning”. Ben-Shahar suggests we cultivate three personal habits. The first one is to simplify, saying, “We need to turn off our phones, email and other distractions at home, so we can fully be with the people we care about and that care about us. Time affluence—time to enjoy and appreciate—is a predictor of happiness.” The second is to exercise. “We were not meant to be sedentary,” he says. The third is to meditate. “Meditating helps us to develop extreme resilience to negative emotion.” Ken A.Verni, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist in Highland Park, New Jersey, endorses the importance of a

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etly for 10 minutes a day, observing the thoughts that randomly cross our minds, and then gently shooing them away, can be enormously beneficial, he says, as it helps us put things in perspective and aim for continuous calm.

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mindfulness habit. In his new book, Happiness the Mindful Way: A Practical Guide, Verni outlines easy, step-bystep actions to form a new happiness habit that concurrently reduces stress and increases enlightenment. He starts with what he calls “compassionate attention”; being fully awake or present in our lives without judging what we’re thinking. When we view our thoughts as events in the mind, he says, conscious self-observation introduces a space between our perceptions and responses, allowing us to view our thoughts as separate from the person we really are. Complementary methods may include breathing techniques or body awareness that help shift us away from anxious, “What if?” speculations into the ever-present now. With just a few minutes of mindfulness a day—the first thing in the morning or at night before retiring—according to Verni, “We can shift our relationship to ourselves and our life experiences in a way that allows for greater spaciousness, acceptance and compassion, and in doing so, can dramatically improve the quality of our lives.”

Daily Joy at Home Another way to improve the quality of our life is to reverse one habit. Shonda Rhimes, creator of TV dramas that include Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, admits that she’s a driven, Type-A person in her new book, Year of Yes. A busy career in Los Angeles, three children and little leisure left her feeling unhappy, so instead of reciting her habitual, “No” to anything extraneous—like parties, eating chocolate chip cookies or spending a lazy afternoon chatting with an old friend—she decided to change that habit to, “Yes.” One of Rhimes’ most profound revelations occurred after she re-

Flipping the Switch

sponded positively when her children asked her to play. She observes that kids don’t want that much from us and playtime rarely involves more than 15 minutes; when we give them access and attention, it makes everyone feel good. Rubin agrees that it’s the little things that can contribute to family happiness. As a New York City mother of two, she decided that she’d be happier if she knew she was creating family memories. She started regularly preparing “special occasion” family breakfasts, a relatively easy meal to customize. She says, “Studies show that family traditions support children’s social development and strengthen family cohesiveness. They provide the connection and predictability that people crave. I know that I enjoy a holiday more when I know exactly what we’re going to do and when we’re going to do it.” Home for Matthieu Ricard, a biochemist turned Buddhist monk, could be a Nepalese monastery or a seat at scientific conferences around the world. As the author of Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill, he defines happiness as a deep sense of flourishing that arises from an exceptionally healthy mind. “It’s not a mere pleasurable feeling, a fleeting emotion or a mood, but an optimal state of being,” he says. In order to nurture it, Ricard recommends taking some time each day for quiet reflection, noting, “The contemplative approach consists of rising above the whirlpool of our thoughts for a moment and looking calmly within, as if at an interior landscape, to find the embodiment of our deepest aspirations.” By cultivating attention and mindfulness, the cares of everyday life become less burdensome. Such a spiritual practice of just sitting qui-

Changing thought habits to focus on the good things in life is an approach that works for clients of Mary Lynn Ziemer, a life coach in Estero, Florida. Ziemer suggests we “flip the switch” from negative thinking and make a habit of starting our day being positive and grateful for 10 minutes. She recommends we start by doing deep breathing—four seconds breathing in, hold for seven seconds, eight seconds breathing out—repeated four times. Next, we ask ourselves how we feel in the moment and identify the emotion, and then ask what thoughts we can think to feel better. The last step of the exercise is to frame a positive outlook in an affirmation, such as, “I am so grateful that I

HAPPIER IN JUST MINUTES n Journaling for two minutes about one positive experience we’ve had over the past 24 hours allows our brain to relive it. n Exercising, including 15 minutes of cardiovascular action a day, teaches our brain that our behavior matters and improves our mood. n Meditating for even a few minutes at a time relieves an overloaded brain and allows it to focus on one thing at a time. n Writing one quick email in the morning praising or thanking someone we work with or just to make them happy will make us feel a sense of social support, a great predictor of happiness. Source: The Happiness Advantage, by Shawn Achor

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know I am doing the best I can and everything will work out. Everything is fine.” Ziemer adds, “Remember that happiness comes from love and takes you to a place of peace and calm. It is such emotions that beget success in relationships, health, supply, and clear purpose. Plus, it benefits everyone around you.”

Happiness Habits at Work

Dallas happiness researcher Shawn Achor, founder of Goodthink, Inc., and author of The Happiness Advantage, applies the science of happiness to the workplace. His research echoes the personal positivity of Ziemer, Verni and Ben-Shahar’s approaches to nurturing happiness. “Happiness is such an incredible advantage in our lives,” says Achor. “When the human brain is positive, our intelligence rises and we stop diverting resources to think about anxiety.” The Harvard Business Review published his research results: “Creativity triples and productive energy rises by 31 percent. Sales rise by 37 percent and the likelihood of promotion rises by 40 percent.”

I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health. ~Voltaire Achor’s method is helping people rewrite the way they think by first looking for positives at work. Workers write down three highly specific, positive things about their workday for 21 consecutive days. Rather than just, “I love my job,” acknowledge, “I love my job because I get to help people every day.” Or, “I love my morning tea because it gets me going.” Achor reports that at the end of the period, “Their brain starts to retain a pattern of scanning the world not for the negative, but for the positive first.” Taking a work break for two minutes of mindfulness is also effective. “We did this at Google,” he says. “We had employees take their hands off their keyboards for two minutes a day to go from multitasking to simply focusing on their breathing. This drops

their stress levels and raises accuracy rates. It improves levels of happiness and it takes just minutes.”

Happiness in the Community We can foster happiness habits at home, at work and in the community. Rubin suggests starting such a group, akin to a self-help book club or bridge group, but with extra benefits. She even offers a free starter kit for those that want to try it, available via Gretchen Rubin.com/habits/start-a-habits-group. In addition to the happy exchange of ideas and success stories, happiness habits group members also have the benefit of being accountable to each other. Others can help us continue to color in the details supporting and forwarding the broad brushstrokes of positive emotions, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishments in a down-to-earth, fun way. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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appy people don’t find happiness like you’d find a penny on the ground; they make it happen, with action. Cultivating happiness habits can make a marked difference in your life. 4 Be deliberately optimistic. Optimism is imperative to emotional wellness. 4 Prioritize mindfully. Consistently align choices, intentions and actions with the top priorities of love, happiness and health.

ful meaning in all areas of life. Let life move you to possibility, opportunity and gratitude. 4 Don’t make things personal. Absolutely nothing others say or do is about you, ever. 4 Examine the worst that can happen. Many of the limitations you’re placing on yourself aren’t real—they’re illusions.

4 Keep uplifting resources on hand. A few surefire mood-lifters may include a green smoothie, mani-pedi and solo dance party to at least one get-your-feetmoving song by a favorite artist. 4 Put yourself first. It’s the best way to bring your A game to everyone else. 4 Be a prolific seeker. Seek beauty, joy, adventure, pleasure, growth and power-

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4 Practice loving-kindness. Making this a habit changes the vibration of your life and the lives of those around you. Plus it feels great. 4 Be aware of your energy. Tune in to surrounding energy, as well as the energy you’re emitting and notice what needs to be adjusted or abandoned. 4 Be wary of media consumption. Limit messages in everything from email and news to books and music that take you away from the calm, open space within that revels in joy and wonder. Conversations count, too. Kristi Ling is the author of Operation Happiness: The 3-Step Plan to Creating a Life of Lasting Joy, Abundant Energy, and Radical Bliss. The life and business coach shares more at KristiLing.com/ operationhappinessresources.

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Hot Days Are Hard on Pets How to Prevent, Detect and Treat Heatstroke by Shawn Messonnier

s outdoor temperatures heat up, pets may suffer from the effects of increased ambient temperatures. While problems such as squamous cell carcinoma and moist dermatitis (skin hot spots) increase along with temperatures and amount of sun exposure, the most serious heat-related health issue is heatstroke. Holistic vets recommend some simple, commonsense steps that will help and also possibly save a pet’s life. Heat stroke in both people and pets develops when core body temperature rises and stays above a certain level. In dogs and cats, the tipping point tends to be a body temperature higher than 106 degrees Fahrenheit. This can happen more quickly in overheated dogs and cats because they don’t have

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the ability to sweat in order to cool off like people do; this is due to a lack of eccrine sweat glands over most of their body surface. Panting can reduce body temperature, but is inefficient and easily overwhelmed if their temperature rises quickly and a pet can’t remove itself from the surrounding warm environment. Dogs such as pugs and bulldogs that have a short, broad skull are especially at risk due to genetically impaired breathing structures; they can easily overheat even in mildly warm weather. Ferrets and rabbits are especially prone to heatstroke because they typically dwell in cooler temperatures. As a result, these small mammals do best when housed indoors rather than outside; outdoor time should be limited

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and supervised. Heatstroke in pets is usually easy to detect for a pet with a history of being in a hot environment from which it cannot escape to cool itself in shade or water or take a refreshing drink. Excess panting, dark red gums and a “hot feel” to the ears and hairless skin of the abdomen are clues. First-aid involves quickly cooling the animal and notifying the veterinarian that a pet suffering from heatstroke is on the way. Wetting it will begin the process. Applying either ice packs or ice cubes in a plastic bag wrapped in a towel to avoid freezing the skin also helps. Recommended spots for the packs are on the back of the neck, armpits and groin, as these areas have large arteries and veins close to the surface. If possible, don’t spend much time on these actions, because getting the pet to the doctor quickly is the overriding goal. Administering homeopathic drops of arnica and hypericum via the mouth from a natural home first-aid kit while en route to the vet may assist healing. Treatment at the veterinary hospital involves continued cooling, including intravenous fluids and cool water enemas. Cooling the pet must be done quickly in order to restore enzyme systems to normal functioning. Hospitalization will likely be required to evaluate the patient for potential serious complications, including cardiac arrest, shock, septicemia, bloody diarrhea, and disseminated intravascular coagulation to ensure against a usually fatal disorder involving the pet’s blood-clotting mechanisms. With prompt assistance, most pets with heatstroke will recover, but treatment can be extensive and expensive. The most important aspect is initiating it early to prevent permanent organ and brain damage. Prevention is ideal and preferred over the need for treatment. Guard against leaving furred pets outdoors for extended periods of time during hot weather. Pets that must be outside need protection from the heat and sun in shaded areas with access to plenty of

fresh cool water; provide several water bowls. Opinion is divided about whether longer-haired pets seem more comfortable and have fewer weather-related problems if their hair is cut short, but don’t cut it down to the skin, as that removes their protective coat and predisposes them to sunburn. A good rule of thumb is that if it’s too hot for the pet’s person, it’s too hot for the pet.

THUR, JUNE 16, 2016 Play Date -6-7pm. One hour off-leash romp for large breed dogs (over 35 lbs), to interact and play. Hosted by Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter. Proof of vaccinations required including distemper, bordetella and current fecal exam. $10. Friends Training Center, 261 S. Telegraph, Dearborn. 313-943-2697.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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aise the Woof Community Rally is an action-packed night for all animal lovers who truly believe that working together can build the new Animal Adoption and Education Center in Dearborn. Join Friends For The Dearborn Animal Shelter from 6-8 p.m., June 22. The new site will be built at the former Amtrak station in Dearborn. Publicly show faith that this dream can come true. Find out how to become actively involved in Raising the Woof during the last stages of this essential community campaign. There will be a complimentary dinner provided, catered by Shimmy Shack and Smokey Rhodes BBB food trucks, at this family-friendly event.

Play Date -6-7pm. One hour off-leash romp for medium breed dogs (11-15 lbs), to interact and play. Hosted by Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter. Proof of vaccinations required including distemper, bordetella and current fecal exam. $10. Friends Training Center, 261 S. Telegraph, Dearborn. 313-943-2697.

SAT, JUNE 25, 2016 Protect-A-Pet – 9am-1pm. The Michigan Humane Society Protect-A-Pet clinics offer low-cost, age-appropriate vaccinations against Distemper, Parvocvirus, Rabies and other diseases. $5, Rabies vaccinations. Dearborn Heights City Hall, 6045 Fenton St., Dearborn Heights. MichiganHumane.org. 734-721-4195. GPAAS Adoption Event – 12-1:30 pm; small dogs, puppies. 1:30-3pm; medium & large dogs. 12-3 pm; cats. At Soc, 158 Ridge Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms. Gpaas.org. 313-884-1551.

Cost: Free (must RSVP online before 6-17-16). Location: 16121 Michigan Ave, Dearborn. For more information visit DearbornAnimals.org.

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THUR, JUNE 09, 2016 Play Date -6-7pm. One hour off-leash romp for small breed dogs (under 11 lbs), to interact and play. Hosted by Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter. Proof of vaccinations required including distemper, bordetella and current fecal exam. $10. Friends Training Center, 261 S. Telegraph, Dearborn. 313-943-2697.

Adoption Event – 12-3pm. Wag Animal Rescue, Pet Supplies Plus, 19295 West Rd, Woodhaven. WagAnimalRescue.com.

SAT, JUNE 11, 2016 Protect-A-Pet – 9am-1pm. The Michigan Humane Society Protect-A-Pet clinics offer low-cost, age-appropriate vaccinations against Distemper, Parvocvirus, Rabies and other diseases. $5, Rabies vaccinations. Palmer Park, 7 mile and Woodward, Detroit. MichiganHumane.org. 734-721-4195. GPAAS Adoption Event – 12-1:30 pm. Small dogs, puppies. 1:30-3pm; medium & large dogs. 12-3 pm; cats. At Soc, 158 Ridge Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms. Gpaas.org. 313-884-1551.

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Buff and Balanced Bodybuilders Turn to Yoga

Beginning Yogis

by Aimee Hughes

e don’t typically envision iron-pumping bodybuilders also flowing and breathing through yoga postures, yet many are combining these complementary disciplines to realize huge benefits.

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Nicolina Sandstedt, a yoga teacher trainer and anatomy expert with the Yandara Yoga Institute, in Baja, Mexico, observes, “The body awareness and alignment focus that the practice of yoga asanas [positions] offers helps bodybuilders find correct posture. Yoga also teaches elegance in transitions that improve competitive posing.” Peter Nielsen, a bodybuilder, yoga practitioner and world-class fitness guru in Detroit, observes, “Most bodybuilders haven’t fine-tuned their presentation. They often grimace and look uncomfortable, with their veins popping out.” He points out, “Yoga helps teach bodybuilders how to slow down, breathe into each posture and ultimately win posing competitions because of the grace, elegance and body awareness that yoga provides.”

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Joseph Grassadonia, bodybuilder, yoga enthusiast and founder of On Fitness magazine, in Kahuku, Hawaii, cites

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“Yoga works all the muscles, even the smaller, intrinsic muscles often neglected in bodybuilding,” Sandstedt says. “In addition to facilitating healthy posture, these small muscles help support balanced joint alignment.” She explains that the explosive, repetitive movements used to build muscle mass in bodybuilding make the muscles less elastic, which also inhibits range of motion. Less elastic muscles may be more prone to injury, as daily activities require both strength and mobility.”

additional benefits: “Incorporating yoga into your workout routine improves your core, giving you overall body strength in specific targeted muscle groups. It also increases flexibility, stability and mobility, allowing greater range of motion. Most importantly, it will keep you from being sidelined with injuries.” “Stretching a muscle can make it more aesthetically pleasing,” remarks Sandstedt. “In yoga, we often hold postures for a relatively long period of time, in a more isometric endurance workout, than the short, repetitive movements performed in bodybuilding. Bodybuilding develops fast-twitch muscle fibers for power and speed, while yoga develops slow-twitch muscle fibers for endurance. Both are important for tissues to stay healthy while building muscle mass.” Nielsen notes, “Bodybuilding makes me feel stronger; I look better and have loads of endurance. Yoga makes me feel more centered; it softens me so I can hear and surrender to what my body is telling me rather than me just telling it what to do.” Such listening is essential to preventing injuries that periodically plague bodybuilders. Slowing down into yoga’s present moment awareness teaches bodybuilders how to perform from a place of presence rather than on autopilot, which is when most injuries occur.

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For bodybuilders that want to give yoga a shot, Nielsen advises trying a structured, 30-day yoga challenge. He sees how after the first month with his clients, the positive effects become apparent and most bodybuilders don’t want to go back to life before yoga. Sandstedt offers, “I advise newcomers to incorporate a light yoga routine into the beginning and end of each bodybuilding training session. Ending training sessions with a few yoga postures will help balance the body, bringing a sense of calm and equanimity to the workout experience.” “In my fitness career, I’ve found that yoga perfectly complements any strength training program as a form of stretching, flexibility and de-stressing,” says Nielsen. “Yoga focuses me, and helps me to isolate whatever muscle I choose. It helps me reach my fullest potential and simply makes me a better version of myself.” Aimee Hughes is a doctor of naturopathy and freelance writer in Kansas City, MO. Connect at ChezAimee@ gmail. com.

COMPARING BENEFITS Yoga

Bodybuilding

Stretches and lengthens muscles while relieving tension

Shortens and builds muscles while building tension

Moves prana (life force energy) throughout the body, boosting energy levels and mental sharpness after a session

Expends energy, sometimes ending in muscle fatigue and mental exhaustion

Improves oxygenation of the circulatory system, providing energy and invigoration

Improves muscle oxygenation, which helps growth and repair functions

Tones muscles gradually

Builds muscle strength rapidly and enhances the toning aspect of yoga

Involves the body, mind and spirit

Primarily involves the physical body

Accessible to every age group

Not accessible for the very young and very old

Promotes body confidence through self-acceptance

Promotes body confidence through a fixed physical aesthetic

Prevents injuries through body awareness and helps heal injuries through yoga therapeutics

Can cause injury absent preventive awareness

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MUNCHIES Tasty Homemade Alternatives to Junk Food by Judith Fertig

lanning ahead is an effective key to healthy eating and weight management. Having healthy snacks available, both savory and naturally sweet, helps us to conquer cravings and avoid a sugar rush—or slump. Between-meal nutritious and delicious snacks can be easy to make. Plus, unlike commercial foods, we know their ingredients. Here, Natural Awakenings has tapped two plant-based whole foods experts and cookbook authors for their best snack recipes and tips. “Healthy happens when we’re prepared,” says Elise Museles, of Washington, D.C., the mother of two sons who writes at KaleAndChocolate. com/blog and recently released Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover. “Nutritious is delicious; healthy doesn’t have to be bland and boring.” she says. Nor does it take hours to make.

“I pick one day a week to do meal prep,” she explains. “After a visit to our Sunday farmers’ market, I work in the kitchen for a few hours so I’m ready to go on Monday and for the rest of the week.” Whenever hunger threatens to derail her from a whole-foods, nutrientdense diet, Museles is equipped with options like protein balls and carrot hummus. She’s also learned that having naturally sweet foods at hand helps divert cravings, realizing, “You just want a sweet thing more if you think you can’t have it. Plus, I think better when my blood sugar is stable.” Museles combines naturally sweet dried fruits such as goji berries and tropical coconut to make a handy snack mix. “Like blending smoothies, this basic trail mix can have many variations,” she says. She also suggests maintaining a well-stocked freezer. Museles freezes berries in season to pop in the blender

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic and non-GMO (genetically modified) ingredients whenever possible.

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for smoothies; pitted and peeled avocados to thaw and mash over gluten-free toast; and frozen banana slices to layer over nut butter. Canadian Ella Leché, a mother of two daughters best known for her website PureElla.com/blog, is the new author of Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough cookbook. She came to a plant-based lifestyle in 2008 after a whole foods diet helped her overcome a chronic illness. Her blog documents her journey to wellness—one healthy change at a time. Leché, a graphic designer and photographer in Mississauga, near Toronto, started an elimination diet four months after the birth of her first child, when she noticed puzzling symptoms. “I started to make small changes and slowly but surely, I began to recover,” she says. Today her diet is 90 percent vegan and gluten-free. “I had a sweet tooth, but I didn’t have the balance thing figured out,” Leché admits. Foregoing sugar was hard emotionally, even though her body had difficulties with sugar, which seemed correlated to frequent headaches and mood slumps. Slowly, she started emphasizing naturally sweet, pure foods like dates and fruits and found other ways to ease cravings. “Starting the day with a savory, healthy breakfast can cut sugar from your diet because the sweet taste on our tongue essentially sets the brain into craving sugar,” she says. Leché enjoys involving her children in making snacks like healthy turnip or kale chips. When she gets a hankering for something sweet, she chooses her special cranberry and chocolate protein balls, sweetened with dried fruit and bolstered with almonds and walnuts. They take minutes to make and keep in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for up to three months. Having easy-to-prepare, whole food snacks on hand keeps families happily snacking on quick bites and on track with healthy eating. “It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle,” says Museles. “If you like recipes that are good for you, it’s a sustainable lifestyle.” Judith Fertig is the author of the awardwinning Back in the Swing Cookbook and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Natural Quick Snack Recipes 2 cloves garlic, peeled ¾ cup water Juice of ½ lemon 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes ½ tsp sea salt Preheat the oven to 300° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make sure the kale leaves are thoroughly dry. Tear them into large pieces and place in a large bowl. Rinse and drain the cashews. In a food processor, process the cashews, bell pepper, garlic, water, lemon juice, yeast flakes and salt until a smooth paste forms.

Turnip and Beet Chips Yields: Up to 4 servings 4 turnips, peeled 4 beets, peeled ¼ cup grapeseed oil or other neutral oil 1 tsp sea salt Preheat the oven to 325° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the turnips and beets using a mandolin and place in a large bowl. Drizzle the oil over the vegetables, sprinkle with the salt and toss to fully coat. Bake for 15 minutes, turning over chips halfway through the baking time. Then lower the temperature to 200° F and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until golden. Source: Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough, by Ella Leché

Raw Cheesy Kale Chips Yields: 2 servings Bunch of kale, stemmed 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 2 hours ½ red or orange bell pepper

Toss the kale leaves in the paste to fully coat, and then place them on the baking sheet in a single layer; don’t overlap any. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the leaves and bake another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving. Note: Alternatively, dehydrate the kale leaves in a food dehydrator for 8 hours on a high setting (no need to turn them over). Source: Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough, by Ella Leché

Raw CranberryChocolate Protein Balls Yields: 20 servings 1½ cups raw walnuts 1 cup raw pecans ½ cup naturally sweetened dried cranberries 5 Medjool dates, pitted ¼ cup raw cacao powder 1 to 2 Tbsp chocolate or vanilla protein powder 1 to 2 tsp water 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 drops liquid stevia Process all of the ingredients in a food processor until a dough forms. Turn off the processor, remove the blade and roll a teaspoon of the dough into a ball using the palms of the hands. Repeat with all the dough. Enjoy between meals or after a workout. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to three months. Source: Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough, by Ella Leché

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Frozen Banana Sandwiches with Almond Butter and Cacao Nibs

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Yields: 2 servings

This trail mix is loaded with antioxidants. Pack up a mason jar and store it at the office or other work station or make individual serving packets to take along on hikes.

These take only about 5 minutes to make, and there are no rules when it comes to mixing and matching different nut butters and nutritional boosts. 1 banana 2 Tbsp almond butter 1 tsp cacao nibs

½ cup sunflower seeds 1 cup walnuts 1 cup goji berries ½ cup coconut flakes ¼ cup cacao nibs

Peel, then cut 1 banana in half lengthwise and then slice it in half horizontally. Arrange the quarters on a small baking sheet or freezer-safe plate and spread equal amounts of nut butter on the banana slices. Top with the cacao nibs for added crunch (optional), and then place two banana slices together to make two “sandwiches”.

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and store in an airtight container. Source: Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover, by Elise Museles

Freeze at least 3 to 4 hours until solid. Then, remove from the tray and store in the freezer in containers (for up to a month), or wrap individually for a grab-and-go option. Source: Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover, by Elise Museles

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Gay Hendricks on Nurturing Love in Midlife Why Growing Up Can Mean Loving Better by S. Alison Chabonais

Probably the biggest ay Hendricks factor is that people and his wife, in the second half of Kathlyn, have life tend to be open to discovered through learning and trying new working on their own things, such as adopting relationship and counour practice of schedulseling hundreds of other ing two, 10-minute concouples that the time versations a week to take from midlife onward ofcare of relationship busifers the greatest opporness: one covers “stuff tunity of any other petalk”, the other is “heart riod to grow love. At a talk”. Often, it only takes mutual low point, they a few minutes of trying made the life-changing out a brand-new activity decision to rebirth their Gay Hendricks and to spark a major rebirth marriage, tapping into his wife, Kathlyn of intimacy. a new source of energy and rejuvenation that’s producing How pivotal is self-love, a tough extensive and surprising benefits. concept for many, in securing The Ojai, California-based couple, both with Ph.D. degrees, co-authored a healthy relationship? their first trailblazing bestseller, Conscious You can only love another person to Loving, more than 20 years ago and have the extent that you love yourself. After published 30 other books, including their we take people through a process delatest, Conscious Loving Ever After. The signed to give them a clear experience Hendricks Institute that they founded of loving themselves unconditionally, annually offers workshops and seminars they often tell us that the experience in North America, Europe and Asia. Their changed everything in their relationnonprofit Foundation for Conscious Livship. It’s powerful because so many of ing funds research, films and scholarships us enter a relationship in an attempt to related to relationship well-being. get the other person to love some part of ourselves that we don’t know how to love, which never works. Learning to Why do you say the best relalove ourselves is an inside job. tionships are possible in the

second half of life, including the greatest sex?

Childrearing responsibilities often decrease in our 40s and 50s, affording more time and resources to invest in the quality of the relationship. Psychological and spiritual maturity also comes into play—the more deeply we know ourselves, the more able we are to communicate meaningfully with our partner.

What would you say is the biggest challenge for midlife couples in a longterm relationship? It’s vital to get out of the rut of recycling conflicts and predictable routines in order to liberate a new creativity. Creativity doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. It might be a matter of giving a

new way to communicate a whirl or taking a walk together instead of watching TV. Ultimately, relationships only thrive when both people make an ongoing commitment to investing time and energy to explore their own creative nature. One may elect to learn to play a musical instrument, while the other might take up gardening. The only requirement is that we take on new activities that have the capacity to surprise us.

What tips do you have for those that are single during the second half of their life? Enjoy your singularity! Singlehood affords great opportunities. You can choose whether or not you wish to invest time and energy manifesting a mate. No law requires that everyone has to have an intimate relationship, but if you’d like to, go about the process consciously. First, work on learning to love yourself, because it’s wise not to depend on anyone else to do it for us. Second, figure out what we call your Three Absolute Yesses and Nos, the three most important qualities you want in a mate, and equally important, the three most important things you don’t want in a mate. It’s a good way to avoid mistakes.

Why do you call blame “the crack cocaine of relationships”? When you blame another person for something, you fire up adrenaline both in yourself and the other person. Adrenaline is manufactured by our bodies and is highly addictive. Blame also typically produces a defensive reaction, causing a harmful cycle of two-way criticism and defensiveness that can go on for years. One couple we counseled had been having essentially the same argument since their honeymoon 29 years earlier—so addicted to the adrenalized “cocaine” of blame that it had become a permanent feature of their relationship. The answer is for each person to take healthy responsibility for issues in the relationship and together seek ways to both break unhealthy habits and replace them with mutually satisfying ways of relating. S. Alison Chabonais orchestrates national editorial content for Natural Awakenings magazines. natural awakenings

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Emotional Smarts

How to Raise Your Quotient by Harvey Deutschendorf

he role of emotional intelligence (EI) in helping to facilitate success and happiness in individual lives has become well accepted. People with high EI tend to share seven habits. Focus on the positive. While not ignoring bad news, EI people have made a conscious decision to not spend much time and energy focusing on problems. Rather, they look at what’s positive in a situation and seek solutions. They focus on what can be done and what’s within their control. Associate only with positive people. High EI people regard complainers and negative people as energy drains. They tend to avoid them to maintain their own vitality. Instead, they spend time with those that look on the bright side of life. They tend to smile and laugh and attract other positive people. Their warmth, openness and caring attitude leads others to regard them as more trustworthy. Set boundaries and assert a position. Although their friendly, open nature may make them appear as pushovers to some, people with high EI are able to set boundaries and assert themselves when necessary; they demonstrate politeness and consideration, yet stay firm. High EI people guard their time and commitments and know when they need to say no. They don’t make needless enemies. Their response to potentially volatile situations is measured, not inflated, and managed appropriately. They think before speaking, allowing themselves time to calm down if their emotions start to feel overwhelming.

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Practice forward thinking and willingness to let go of the past. People with high EI are too busy thinking of future possibilities to dwell upon things that didn’t work out in the past. They apply lessons learned from past missteps in taking future actions. They never see failure as permanent or a personal reflection of themselves. Look for ways to make life more fun, happy and interesting. At work, at home and with friends, high EI people know what makes them happy and look for opportunities to expand the enjoyment. They receive pleasure and satisfaction from seeing others happy and fulfilled, and do whatever they can to brighten someone else’s day. Expend energy wisely. High EI folks don’t hold onto anger over how others have treated them, but use the incident to create awareness of how to not let it happen again. While they move on and forgive, they don’t forget, and are unlikely to be taken advantage of again in the same set of circumstances. Always learn and grow. High EI people are lifelong learners, constantly growing and evolving. Being critical thinkers, they are open to changing their minds if someone presents a better idea. They trust themselves and their own judgment to make the best decision for themselves. Harvey Deutschendorf is an emotional intelligence expert, speaker and author of The Other Kind of Smart. Take the EI Quiz at TheOtherKindOfSmart.com/ei-quiz.

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How to be the Father Kids Need by Armin Brott

merican fatherhood has evolved considerably in the last 50 years. While dads used to be kept out of the delivery room, today, more than 90 percent of new fathers are present for their children’s birth, reflected in MenCare Advocacy’s State of the Worlds’ Fathers. However, being there early on does not necessarily define the scope of future involvement. Overcoming obstacles that might keep men from being the “high-five” dads they and their family need them to be is key. Involved fathers benefit children. Most research on child development has focused on how mothers influence their children, but in recent decades, society has “discovered” fathers. In many studies, pioneering Psychologist Ross Parke, Ph.D., professor emeritus of University of California, Riverside, and others have conclusively shown that children of more-involved dads are better at solving puzzles, score higher on cognitive skills tests, do better in school, are more likely to go to college, are more empathetic, manage their emotions better, have fewer behavior problems, are less likely to suffer from depression or mental illness and are less likely to break laws or become teen parents. Fathering tip: Never miss an opportunity to change a diaper, play with the kids, read stories together or simply ask them about their day.

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Equal workplace policies matter. The U.S. is the only economically advanced country that has no nationally mandated paid maternity leave policy and is absent a national paternity leave policy, paid or unpaid. When men don’t get time off to learn basic parenting skills, it’s harder for them to stay engaged later. In 1977, 41 percent of women and 35 percent of men in dual-earner couples reported work-family life conflicts. Today, the figures are 47 percent and 60 percent, respectively, according to the Families and Work Institute’s ongoing National Study of the Changing Workforce. Parenting tip: Advocate for national, paid parenting leave policies for men and women starting with local employers. It benefits both families and companies. Studies by Stanford University, the Families and Work Institute, Gallup, Inc. and others have found that companies with family-friendly benefits enjoy more loyal employees, better morale, lower turnover, fewer arbitrary sick days, higher levels of customer service and higher shareholder returns—all of which contribute to their bottom line. Both genders can be naturally nurturing. Certainly, women are biologically adapted for giving birth and breastfeeding, but Parke found that caring new dads typically cuddle, coo, giggle, rock and feed their babies just as much as new mothers. One hurdle men

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face is that they usually have to return to work sooner, and their natural nurturing skills can get rusty, while moms’ get sharper. Opportunity and practice are the biggest predictors of meaningful connections with children. Fathering tip: Don’t assume that a partner knows more. Whatever a mother knows, she learned by making mistakes, and that’s the best way for fathers to learn, too. Be open to complementary expertise. A dad with a mate that praises and supports him will be far more confident and engaged with his child than one with a partner that criticizes him. Parenting tip: No one likes to feel incompetent, so when offering dad advice, do it in a nonthreatening way that supports and compliments his improving skills over time. It may mean adjusting personal standards a bit. Dad should take pride in practicing his unique rapport with offspring. Instead of letting mom pluck a crying or smelly baby from his arms, he can try, “Honey, I’ve got this.” End-running the legal system after divorce. For some 30 years, the default decision in divorce cases has been to award the mother primary physical custody, with limited visitation for the father. More states are now moving toward a presumption of 50-50 physical custody, but it’s not the norm. Therefore, many divorced dads may feel disconnected from their children and suppressed in their parenting role moving forward. Fathering tip: Never give up. Children need their dad in their life and vice-versa. It’s critical to stay in touch. In person is best; phone, email and Skype are decent fallbacks. Make time together feel meaningful as well as normal, instead of falling into a “Disneyland dad” syndrome of trying to make every moment a party. Practice harmonious communications with the ex. The biggest known predictor of children’s future mental and emotional health is how well their parents get along. Separated parents don’t have to be friends, but they do need to acknowledge both parents’ importance to the children and treat each other respectfully. Armin Brott is the author of eight bestselling books on fatherhood, including The Expectant Father and The New Father. Learn more at MrDad.com.

DEAR DEPLOYED DAD by Armin Brott

or parents serving in the military, some of the biggest barriers to involvement are inevitable and often repeated deployments. Dads returning home often struggle to reestablish both their family role—which changed while they were away—and their relationships with children they haven’t seen for months and who may not even recognize them. Here are practical tips to counter any estrangement. Talk to your children before you leave and tell them, in age-appropriate terms, what’s happening and why. Record yourself reading a child’s favorite book and ask mom to play it every night. Their hearing your voice while you’re gone will make it easier for them to get used to having you home again. During deployment, communi-

cate with home as much as possible by phone, Skype and email, taking into account time zone differences and military security. Don’t underestimate the power of snail mail. Little things—a dried leaf from a tree near the barracks, a film canister full of sand—let a child know Dad is thinking of them and provides tangible signs that he’s in a real place somewhere. Upon returning home, take it easy and don’t expect to be able to simply pick up where you were when you left. Everyone in the family has changed, and likely become stronger via the experience. Some things may never return to the predeployment normal, but the new normal can be just as good—or better. Source: The Military Father: A Hands-on Guide for Deployed Dads, by Armin Brott

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Dance Meditation Technique – 10am-12pm. This 90-minute un-choreographed whole being workout, is a drug free, scientific technique and art for transforming tension into creativity. $10. The Scarab Club, 217 Farnsworth, Detroit. DanceMT.com. 248-910-3351.

Greater Health Community Walking Group – 6-7:30pm. Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. Olive-Seed.com/STGH. 313-451-1278.

Transformation Tuesday Conversations – 12:30-1:30pm (1st Session), 6:30-8:30pm (2nd Session). Look and talk about issues pertaining to relationships, families, communities and more. $10 guests; Free for Sankofa members. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 313-366-5250. Run For God – 6:30-8am. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church ‘Run For God’ team trains throughout the year. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join for exercise and fellowship. Smith Middle School, 23851 Yale St., Dearborn. 734-429-3214. SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 1st and 3rd Tues of month. Free to Chamber members one buisness per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. WCCC-Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd – Conference Room 8, Taylor. Paws for Reading – 12:30-1:30pm. Children of all ages can come to the library and read to beagles Wally and Katie. The dogs are certified therapy dogs, friendly and calm. Free. Harper Woods Public Library, 19601 Harper Ave, Harper Woods. HarperWoodsLibrary.org. 313343-2575 Zen Stretch Class at “The Wellness Garden” – 5:45-6:45pm. Michigan Massage Professionals, Suite 105, 6755 Merriman, Garden City. 734-664-5275.

Run For God – 6:30-8am. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church ‘Run For God’ team trains throughout the year. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join for exercise and fellowship. Smith Middle School, 23851 Yale St., Dearborn. 734-429-3214.

Open Mic – 8pm (2nd Tuesday of each month). For musicians, poets, comedians, etc. Sign up starts at 6:30pm. Free. Always Brewing Detroit, 19180 Grand River, Detroit. 313-879-1102.

SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 1st and 3rd week of month. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meet. per month. WCCCD Downriver Campus, EPAC rm 8 (upstairs). 21000 Northline, Taylor.

SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 2nd and 4th week of month. Free to Chamber members one buisness per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. WCCC-Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd – Conference Room 8, Taylor. Rotary Club of Detroit – 12-1:30pm. Great local speakers at the weekly lunch meeting. RSVP. $25. Business attire. Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison Ave, Detroit. 586-943-5785. Crochet Guild Meeting – 6-8pm. The Metro Detroit Crochet Guild meets at Detroit Fiber Works. Free. Detroit Fiber Works, 19359 Livernois, Detroit. 313-610-5111 or 313-457-3431. Posture Pro Yoga Level I/II (T) – 7:30-9pm. Join instructor Sheri Giorio for this therapeutic yoga class. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. CarrieHura.abmp.com. 313-617-9535. Basic Level (T) Stress Relief Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Mary Ivey-Suiter. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 DixToledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.

Zen Stretch Class at “The Wellness Garden” – 5:45-6:45pm. Michigan Massage Professionals, Suite 105, 6755 Merriman, Garden City. 734664-5275. Greater Health Community Walking Group – 6-7:30pm. Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. Olive-Seed.com/STGH. 313451-1278. Ashtanga – 6pm. Yoga Shala & Wellness, 25411 W Warren, Suite D, Dearborn Heights. 313-278-4308 Yoga For Strength and Flexibility – 7:158:15pm. Led by Mary Ivey-Suiter. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.

Canton Communicators Club – 6:30pm. Learn to become a better communicator and improve public speaking abilities. Canton Human Services Center, 50430 School House Rd., Room D, Canton.

Talking Health and Wellness at Sankoda LIFE – 11am-12:30pm. Join Jon Muhammad for a Wholistic perspective of living, healing and restoring harmony and balance. $7 general admission; Free for Sankofa members. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 313-366-5250.

Traditional African Dance – 7-8pm. Sistah Nubia, instructor. Free (Donations Accepted). Detroit Market Garden, 1850 Erskine Street, Detroit. GreeningOfDetroit.com. 313-237-8733.

Hatha Flow Donation Yoga – 4pm. All levels welcome in a serene studio with natural light. Be Nice Yoga, 4100 Woodward, Detroit. 313544-9787. Detroit Eastern Market /Detroit – 6am4pm. Cooking demonstrations, food trucks, entertainment. Russell, between Mack & Gratiot. 313-833-9300.

Sukyo Mahikari Circle of Light – 2-6pm. Experience the Art of True Light by partaking in 10-30 minute sessions. Free. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 313-366-5250.

Mind, Body, Spirit Class – 10am. May be Tai Chi, or QuGong or chair Yoga. Classes are free but a donation is encouraged for the generous instructors who donate their time. Source Booksellers, 4240 Cass, Suite 105, Detroit. 313-832-1155.

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Library Display – All day. VegMichigan’s Library Display. Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George Ave, Dearborn Heights. 313-791-3806.

Wheat-Free Recipe Exchange Night – 7:158:30pm. Join M.J., Dr. D. and Paula Woods for a night of informal discussion on wheat-free diet recipes and cooking tips. Call to register. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.

Eastside Summit – 10am-3pm. The 2016 Eastside Summit will bring together resident, community leaders, business and government officials to discuss, debate and continue to refine the art of building an effective and capable community. RSVP. Free. Northeast Guidance Center, 2900 Conner St., Detroit. 313-331-3713.

THUR, JUNE 02, 2016 Please Box Qigong Class – (through 8/4) 10am. Learn to enhance health and reduce stress with simple to learn qigong practices at Good Shepherd UMC. $5. Good Shepherd UMC, 1570 Mason, Dearborn. 313-429-3214. How to Reset Your Metabolism – 6-7:30pm. Join the Greater Health Community Walking Club at Splash Park for this informative event about metabolism. Free. Palmer Park, 910 Merrill Plaisance St, Detroit. 313-757-0993.

SAT, JUNE 04, 2016 Annual Spring Garden Tour – 10am-2pm. This self-guided tour takes place at a garden that evolved from a post-World War II residential landscape. Free. The English Landscape, 3903 Grayton St, Detroit. BlackCatPottery.com. 313885-3385. Biannual Holistic & Psychic Expo hosted by Intuitives Interactive – (through 6/5) 10am-8pm Saturday, 11am-5pm Sunday. Readers, mediums, aura photography, energy work, holistic products, free presentations. $10 daily/$15 weekend. EMU Student Center, 900 Oakwood St, Ypsilanti. HolisticPsychicExpo.com. 734-358-0218. Preserving, Pickling and Freeze Drying Food – 1-3pm. Learn how to preserve, pickle and freeze dry fresh food for later use. $5. Lafayette Greens, 132 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit. GreeningOfDetroit.com. 313-237-8733.

SUN, JUNE 05, 2016 Herbal Body Wrap – 9am-5pm (through 6/6 or 6/11-6/12). The Wholistic Training Institute will be offering herbal body wrap classes. $325. Wholistic Training Institue, 20954 Grand River Ave., Detroit. 313-255-6155. WholisticTrainingInstitute.com. Sabar Master Series with Ebrima “Pap” Jeng – (6/12, 6/19) 5-6:30pm. Students will learn the West African dance style of Sabar with Ebrima Jeng. All levels welcome. $95 for series, $18 for Drop-ins, $5 Guests. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 313-366-5250.

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TUE, JUNE 07, 2016 Introduction to Naturotherapy – 6-7pm. The Wholistic Training Institute will be offering an introductory class to naturotherapy. Free. Wholistic Training Institute, 20954 Grand River Ave., Detroit. 313-255-6155. WholisticTrainingInstitute.com. Essential Oils and Hormones – 7:15-8:30pm. Join Dr. D. for a workshop on Essential Oils and Hormones. Call to register. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.

The foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty. ~Zig Ziglar

WED, JUNE 08, 2016 Big Ray & The Motor City Kings – 6:308:30pm. Taylor Conservatory Foundation’s season opening concert in the garden presents Big Ray & The Motor City Kings. There will also be a classic car exhibit to enjoy as well. $5. Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Garden, 22314 Northline, Taylor. 888-383-4108. info@ taylorconservatory.org. Island Fest – Visit DetroitRiver.org for more information.

THUR, JUNE 09, 2016 Returning to Health – 7-8pm. Learn the basic principles of health and pressure point therapy in this “hands on” workshop. Free. Karl Wellness Center, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, KarlWellnessCenter.com. 734-425-8220. Exercises to Bulletproof Your Day – 8-9pm. Learn how to protect your body from potential harm through stretching and daily exercises. Free. Karl Wellness Center, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, KarlWellnessCenter.com. 734-425-8220.

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Jusuru Taste of Wellness – 12:30-1:30pm. Free. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 313-366-5250. Historic Indian Village Home and Garden Tour – 10am-5pm (through 6/12, 12:30-5:30pm). The home and garden tour of Historic Indian Village features eight homes and two gardens, schools, churches, antique car show and art lot. Single day tour, $25. Two-day tour, $45. Historic Indian Village, 8401 Kercheval St, Detroit. HistoricIndianVillage.org. 313-922-1736. Summer Picnic Cooking Class – 12pm. Come learn how Chef Val adds a healthy twist to summer time dishes. RSVP. Free. Better Health Store, 42875 Grand River Ave., Novi. 248-735-8100. Motor City Pride – (through 6/12) 1-8pm. Motor City Pride festival is Michigan’s definitive pride celebration, happening at Detroit’s Hart Plaza. Two days, great entertainment and activities for all. $5. Hart Plaza, 1 Jefferson Avenue, Detroit. MotorCityPride.org. info@motorcitypride.org

MON, JUNE 13, 2016 Colonic Therapy Training – (through 6/24) 9am-5pm. The Wholistic Training Institute will be offering colonic therapy training classes. $2,300. Detroit Wholistic Center Inc., 20954 Grand River Ave., Detroit. 313-255-6155. WholisticTrainingInstitute.com. Sports Injury – 7:15-8:15pm. Dr. Gregory will be talking about the causes of the most common sports injuries (ankle sprains, muscle pulls, concussions, etc.) and how to treat them on the field. Call to register. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.

WED, JUNE 15, 2016 Arts and Crafts – 2-3pm (6/22, 6/29). Drop in during the afternoon for a variety of fun crafts. Ages 5-12. Free. Harper Woods Public Library, 19601 Harper Ave, Harper Woods. HarperWoodsLibrary.org. 313-343-2575.

Sean Dobbins Trio featuring Marcus Elliot – 6:30-8:30pm. Taylor Conservatory’s Music & Art in the Gardens presents Sean Dobbins Trio featuring Marcus Elliot. Enjoy high quality jazz music from the trio and featured musical guest. $5. Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Garden, 22314 Northline, Taylor. 888-383-4108. info@ taylorconservatory.org.

FRI, JUNE 17, 2016 Summer in the Park featuring A man named Hooper – 12-2pm. The Campus Martius summer concert series will feature music performed by A man named Hooper. Free. Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-962-0101.

SAT, JUNE 18, 2016 Growing Your Own Greens – 10am-12pm. Learn how to grow your own greens - mustards, collards, turnips, etc. $5. Lafayette Greens Garden, 132 Lafayette Blvd, Detroit. GreeningOfDetroit.com. 313-237-8733. C re a t e a F a m i l y E m e r g e n c y P l a n – 1-3pm. Register by emailing education@ greeningofdetroit.com your name, phone number, and the number of participants in your party. $5. Detroit Market Garden, 1850 Erskine Street, Detroit. GreeningOfDetroit.com. 313-237-8733.

SUN, JUNE 19, 2016 Father’s Day Brunch and Barbeque – 1-5pm. Come to this Father’s Day brunch and barbeque hosted by the Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center. $30 guest, $25 Sankofa members. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 313-366-5250.

MON, JUNE 20, 2016 Bubbleman Ron Loyd – 2-2:45pm. Come see this amazing bubble program that will have children of all ages bursting with excitement and leave everyone smiling. Register online. Free. Harper Woods Public Library, 19601 Harper Ave Harper Woods. HarperWoodsLibrary.org. 313343-2575. Monday Night Meditation – 7:15-8pm. Join MJ for an evening of meditation and learn techniques to use at home. Call to register. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.

TUE, JUNE 21, 2016 Balance (Marcus Elliot & Michael Malis) – 7-9pm. The Java & Jazz Concert Series at the Detroit Public Library presents Balance; a duo with Marcus Elliot and Michael Malis. Free. Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. 313-481-1300.

Nutrition 101 – 7:15-8:30pm. Join Dr. D. for a new workshop on nutrition. 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. Call to register. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.

WED, JUNE 22, 2016 Motor City Soul – 6:30-8:30pm. Taylor Conservatory’s Music & Art in the Gardens presents Motor City Soul. This high energy dance and show band is a tribute to Motown . $5. Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Garden, 22314 Northline, Taylor. 888-383-4108. info@ taylorconservatory.org.

THUR, JUNE 23, 2016 Ladies Night on Livernois – 5-8pm. Join shops along the Avenue of Fashion to celebrate Summer Solstice. There will be discounts, refreshments, and live music. Free. Avenue of Fashion, Livernois Avenue, Detroit. Betterworldbrandsolutions@ gmail.com. Building Muscle and Reducing Fat – 7-8:30pm. Learn the secrets behind losing fat and gaining muscle to regain your health and viatality. RSVP. Free. Karl Wellness Center, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, KarlWellnessCenter.com. 734425-8220.

SUN, JUNE 26, 2016 Beginners Yoga Workshop – (through 6/27) 1-4pm. This beginner’s workshop is open to students of all ages and levels of experience on the mat. Brand new or seasoned practitioners will benefit by spending time developing the foundational aspects of yoga. $20. Be Nice Yoga Studio, 4100 Woodward Avenue at Alexandrine, Detroit. 313-544-9787.

TUE, JUNE 28, 2016 A Day in the Park – 2-3pm. Come to Salter Park for a fun outdoor activity day. There’ll be stories, crafts, games, bubbles and more. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Salter Memorial Park, 19430 Harper Ave, Harper Woods. HarperWoodsLibrary.org. 313-343-2575. Howard Jacobson – 6:30-8:30pm. The PBNSG presents Howard Jacobson, host of the Plant Yourself podcast, over at Groves Auditorium. $15 online, $20 at the door. Groves Main Theater, 20500 West 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills. 248919-8726.

Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. ~George Bernard Shaw

WED, JUNE 29, 2016 Please Box All About Herbs – (through 7/17) 9am-5pm. The Wholistic Training Institute will offer this event explaining the uses and benefits of herbs. $295. Wholistic Training Institue, 20954 Grand River Ave., Detroit. 313-255-6155. WholisticTrainingInstitute.com. Los Gatos – 6:30-8:30pm. Taylor Conservatory’s Music & Art in the Gardens presents Los Gatos. Listen to this hot latin jazz group that includes salsa dancing to go with the music. $5. Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Garden, 22314 Northline, Taylor. 888-383-4108. info@ taylorconservatory.org.

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classifieds To place a listing: 3 lines minimum (or 35 words): 1 month $25; or 3 months for $60 prepaid. Extra words: $1 each: Send check w/ listing by 15th of the month to Healthy Living Detroit, Inc. - Classifieds, P.O. Box 4471 Centerline, MI 48015 or email to Publisher@ NaturalAwakeningsDetroit.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET PAID TO USE YOUR CELL PHONE! How many people do you know that download apps on their phone? What if there an app that, when you share it with others and they use it, you make money? Learn more at Easy2SendCards.com or call Barb at 313-300-1710.

CLEANING & ORGANIZING NEED YOUR LIVING SPACE CLEANED? Love Clean Spaces LLC, provides reliable and quality eco-cleaning services, throughout Metro Detroit. We’ll clean/organize any space within your Home, Office, Boat, and Business. We clean with non-toxic and environmentally safe household products.Try us out! You’ll be amazed & Love Clean Spaces!!!* Bonded & Insured. Call 313-622-9361

HELP WANTED PART TIME OPPORTUNITY, Urban Elixir Juice Bar/Salon is looking for part time help - flexible schedule. Email letter of interest and resume to urbanelixirsbar@gmail.com - no phone calls please. UrbanElixirsJuiceBar.com

NON PROFIT CHILDREN WITH HAIR LOSS NEEDS YOUR HAIR Help provide a child a human hair replacement. CWHL accepts monetary donations as well as hair donations 8 inches or longer! ChildrenWithHairLoss.us

A smile is like an instant facelif t and an instant mood lif t. ~Christie Brinkley

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AT MATRIX HUMAN SERVICES WE’RE EDUCATING CHILDREN, SUPPORTING FA M I L I E S A N D R E B U I L D I N G NEIGHBORHOODS IN DETROIT. Operating in more than 40 Detroit locations, Matrix provides services to more than 25,000 individuals and families annually. In addition, Matrix operates the largest federally funded Head Start program in the city of Detroit serving more than 1,900 children. Our nationally recognized Transition to Success™ system of wrap around care is changing lives! To discover more about Matrix Human Services and how you can get involved visit MatrixHumanServices.org or 313-831-1000.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED GIRLS SCOUTS TROOP/SCHOOL ORGANIZER WANTED Make a meaningful impact in your community by helping girls and adults connect with Girl Scout Troops in the area. Plan fun recruitment events and activities; organize and maintain troops in your area. Girl Scout experience is helpful but not necessary – training is provided every step of the way to ensure your success. Visit http://www. girlscouts.org/en/adults/volunteer.html and enter your zip code to sign up for your area.

Love looks through a telescope; envy, through a microscope. ~Josh Billings THE DOWNRIVER GUIDANCE CENTER IS CURRENTLY SEEKING FATHERS, GRANDFATHERS, UNCLES AND OTHER FATHER-FIGURES for their Watch D.O.G.S (Dads of Great Students) program, an educational initiative of the National Center for Fathering. They provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating their presence is important and work as an extra set of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying. Serving sites are Belleville, Ecorse, Flat Rock, Lincoln Park, river Rouge, Romulus, Southgate, Sumpter Township and Taylor. Visit https://goo.gl/6tPmiU to inquire about this opportunity. THE STEWARDSHIP CREW AT THE DETROIT RIVER INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE are seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of habitat management activities including forest rehabilitation, Hawk Watcher, Marketing Assistance and more. Visit https://goo.gl/TpSv5b for more information on the various volunteer opportunities currently available. HOSPICE VOLUNTEER – Volunteers are needed at the Beaumont-Dearborn Hospital at 18101 Oakwood to provide friendly visits to help patients and families cope with emotional, social and spiritual challenges during the late stages of life. If interested, apply at www.beaumont.edu under the volunteer section.

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WISH LIST TAYLOR READING CORPS “TRC” is a group of volunteers who work one-on-one with students to improve reading skills. The group is asking for volunteers, donations and gently used children’s books. Their wish list includes: 3-prong folders with pockets, Thank You cards, Play-Doh, paper clips and binder clips, clothes pins and dry erase boards. Call 734-225-1213 for more information or email info@taylorreadingcorps.org S A N D C A S T L E S G R I E F S U P P O RT PROGRAM focuses on the belief that every child and teen deserves the opportunity to grieve in a supportive, nurturing environment. Youths aged 3-18 are offered a safe place to interact with peers who have experienced similar losses to begin a healthy healing process. Cost per participant is $25 per program night. Family members can attend for free. The group’s wishlist includes: Donations from attending families, gift cards, laminating sheets (5mm-10mm), old phone books, 6” terra cotta pots and duo tang folders. There are several locations in the Metro Detroit area. Contact SandCastles at 313-874-6881 or http://www.aboutsandcastles.org/ for more information. LAST DAY DOG RESCUE is a no-kill animal rescue based in Livonia with foster volunteers located all over Michigan. They have saved thousands of dogs and cats from euthanasia, many simply because of their breed, age or physical disabilities. Their focus is on saving those who are most likely to be abandoned. They have an extensive wish list at www.lastdaydogrescue.org, but the items in need most currently are dog and cat crates and cat litter. Email ourlastdaydogs@ gmail.com to schedule a pick-up or drop off at the location of your choice!

Leap, and the

net will appear. ~John Burroughs

49965 Van Dyke Ave Shelby Township, MI 48317

Are you looking for a unique historical venue for your next special event?

his beautiful automotive history site is situated on 14 acres and features Albert Kahn designed buildings, and is a lovely venue for weddings and special occasions. The large Repair Garage Room can accommodate up to 300 guests, and the smaller Lodge Garage room is great for smaller meetings and celebrations.

Site Tours by Appointment.

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Contact: Mary Anne, Event Coordinator 586-943-5785 cell/text â&#x20AC;˘ maryannedemo@gmail.com www.PackardEvents.org Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site

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