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an you think of something that you’ve accomplished in your life, that when you think back you recall wondering how you would ever manage to do it? It seems like most of the truly worthwhile accomplishments in life have pushed us beyond our own perceived limitations.

I remember feeling that way about childbirth, during my first pregnancy. Discovering I was pregnant was such a thrill and being pregnant gradually took over more and more of my life. But at some point I started to worry about what the birthing process would be like and how would I know how to nurture this new life that was entrusted to me. The beginning was such a sleep deprived blur, but right around three months, the first time my son smiled at me, a life changing experience happened. It was like he suddenly was beginning to take on his own personality and somehow acknowledging me.

Over the years, I’ve learned to treasure small things. Grand gestures and specified days of celebration are important, but there are also many opportunities for joy in the everyday events. Hugs, smiles and laughing together are part of what can make being a mom very special. I’m very fortunate to have two happy, healthy kids who claim to be adults now, and also a close relationship with my own mom who accepts me for who I am, which has helped me gain the confidence to push myself and do the things that I didn’t think that I would be able to do.

In this month’s edition, there are several articles that explore ways to continue the nurturing traditions of our mothers, with helpful ideas for healthy living. Latricia Wright of Olive-Seed, provides programs, page 6, workshops and products, helping us to gain insight about improving our health and then how to continue on this path.

Check out the article written by Gerry Strauss on page 17, regarding Laura Prepon’s Journey to Health; home cooking, organics and massage. Or read Eating Skinny on page 30, which addresses the benefits of a plant-based diet. Also, don’t forget to attend the Natural Health & EcoFest on May 31, (see our outside back cover), and become inspired after hearing some great speakers, plus tasting samples and connecting with the healthy living & green vendors.

I challenge you to continue reaching out for more; and similar to what a flight attendant says at the onset of a flight, ‘put on your own oxygen mask first before assisting those around you.’ Sometimes while you are seeking out new ways to help yourself you are nurturing others, too.

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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JOURNEY TO HEALTH

Home Cooking, Organics and Massage Are Keys

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20 RETHINKING

BREAST HEALTH

Natural Ways to Keep Breasts Smooth, Pain-Free and Firm, while Reducing the Risk of Cancer

by Lisa Marshall

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Natural Steps to Nurture Immunity

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30 EATING SKINNY

Why Vegans and Vegetarians are Naturally Trim

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32 KIDS LOVE VEGGIES How to Instill Healthy Lifelong Habits

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newsbriefs Affordable Reiki Massage

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icensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and Reiki Master, Mary Jo Kosloskey, of Cenergy Body, Mind, & Spirit is now offering affordable Reiki Massages at A Perfect Ten Salon, in both Southgate and Ann Arbor.

Kosloskey’s mission is to provide the healing of Reiki, along with the therapy of massage at a minimal rate, so those who need it, can afford it. Due to an automobile accident in 2009, she required regular massages to help with permanent injuries and realized just how difficult it can be to afford this service. “After talking with some of my long time clients, who had expressed how much my Reiki Massages helped them, I realized there were others out there like me, who needed these healing massages, but could not afford them. I knew this was my calling” said Kosloskey. “I have been very blessed with a healing gift and want to share it with others” continues Kosloskey.

Reiki Massage combines the energy of healing techniques of Reiki along with the therapeutic benefits of massage, therefore targeting the seven energy centers of the body. This is done so that the healing energy of the body is balanced, allowing the body to heal naturally. It is a combination of Reiki, Swedish Massage and Deep Tissue Massage, tailored to meet each client’s specific needs and focusing on problem areas with a therapeutic but relaxing touch.

Some of the more common benefits Kosloskey’s clients experience are increased relaxation, reduced stress, improved blood flow and reduced anxiety. She uses only natural products, that are nut and fragrance free, whenever possible.

Kosloskey has been practicing Reiki Massage since 2005 and obtained her certification as a Reiki Master in 2008. The Master level is the highest level obtainable in Reiki and only a Master can teach Reiki.

Step to Greater Health; Community Walking Program

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tep to Greater Health Community Walking Club kicks-off with a health and wellness screening, 6 p.m., May 4.

This unique Walking Club affords each participant an opportunity to explore, connect and thrive, while meeting new friends. A welcoming kit will be available plus information on beginning and continuing a healthy lifestyle.

Following the 6 p.m., kick-off event, a guided tour through Palmer Park’s beautiful trails, will be led by Latricia Wright of Olive Seed, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and will continue every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

In addition to the Walking Club, a monthly enrichment class will be

Cost: $45 hour and $35 hour specials often available. Location: 11145 Allen Rd, Southgate and 530 W Delhi Rd, Ann Arbor. For more information, visit Cenergy.

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Summer Yoga Retreat

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aylor Yoga is hosting a Yoga Retreat in Hale, Michigan July 17- 19. The inclusive, rustic Yoga Retreat will encompass kayaking, fishing, paddle boating, canoeing, beach time, nature walks, bonfires and healthy food, in addition to yoga and personal reflection time.

Connie Fedel, owner of Taylor Yoga, says “just bring your own clothing, swimsuit and camera; less is more as all the basic needs are provided including bedding, sun block and bug spray, for this life changing Yoga Retreat.” The retreat has dorm style accommodations and there is loft space within walking distance to the restroom.

Private, doubles or singles are available as is rustic tent camping. A one day get away, on Saturday, without sleeping accommodations, may also be arranged.

Space is limited advises Fedel, so it is important to register soon plus if pre-registered before June 1, a special discount will apply for this adult retreat.

Additionally, a payment plan is available.

Cost: $250 per person/dorm, $ 580 for private/double or $400 private/single. For more information and to register, call 313-292-9642.

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featured. This experience will be sure to leave a lasting impression.

Wright is a Healthy Living Specialist and founder of Olive Seed, a natural health and wellness practice. Her services include wellness consultations, workshops and she also provides custom loose tea blends and other specialized products for healthy living.

Cost: Free. Location: The Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, between McNichols and Seven Mile, West of Woodward, Detroit. To register and for more information, visit GHCWC.Eventbrite. com or call 313-451-1278.

newsbriefs Shelby Township Farmers Market’s Seventh Season Begins Soon

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t’s time to shed those heavy winter coats and head over to the Shelby Township Farmers Market (SFM) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 9. The market, which runs every Saturday through October 24, is located on front lawn of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, welcomes back several farmers and vendors including Ginn Farms, Zeihm Farms, Chef Kendall Mitchell of True Gourmand, Wild Tree, Vic the Breadman and Latricia Wright of Olive-Seed, plus announces some great new vendors and services are slated for this year’s market.

SFM will be a part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and has been approved to be part of the ‘Double Up Food Bucks’ program, which really helps to stretch food budgets for those in need. Wright, founder of Olive-Seed, will be facilitating the program which encompasses the purchase or products such as bread, meat, diary products, fruits, vegetable and plants which can be used for personal gardens. 1.5 million Michigan residents received 200 million in SNAP benefits during December, 2014, according to MIFMA.

Other new faces to the market will be, a group of Amish Farmers who provide non-genetically modified foods, naturally raised meat products and goat cheese.

Learn more about these farmers through OurFarms2You.com. “The addition of the Amish farmers will really help to round out our farm fresh food offerings with the addition of meats and cheese, plus another source for eggs is helpful, too” stated Market Manager, Mary Anne Demo. Chuck E. Cheese, will be another new face this year and will be assisting with children’s activities each week.

A Man Named Hooper, a SFM favorite, will be performing on opening day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The local musicians have an unique and distinguished sound and play a wide variety of musical styles, from covers to original material; appealing to all audiences.

Free tours of the historic Packard Proving Grounds Site with Albert Kahn designed buildings, will be available every Saturday at 11 a.m.

The market also supports the Packard Motor Car Foundation with on-going restoration of this local automotive site.

Additionally, Jean Barlow will be leading a gentle and basic Donation

Yoga class; suitable for all skill levels, from 9-10a.m. Non-perishable Food Donations will be gratefully accepted on behalf of the Macomb Food Program.

SFM is a great way to experience history and connect with favorite farmers and artisans. Be sure to pick up some Michigan-made herbal honey, artisan baked goods, fruits, jams, syrups, handcrafted soaps, candles or jewelry, strengthen the local community while gaining personal satisfaction from purchasing the many healthful, delicious and unique specialties available.

The rain or shine, market is located on 14 acres, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township. For more information or for a vendor application, please visit ShelbyFarmersMarket.com or call the Market Master at 586-943-5785. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Urban Public Policy Conference in Detroit

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ayne State University’s Urban Public Policy Resolution Conference, Renewal and Reconciliation in Urban Contexts, will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 11 and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 12, at the Student Center Ballroom on the Wayne State University Campus.

This conference will present and discuss the latest approaches and concepts of professional conflict resolution practice in dealing with intractable policy disputes related to cities and metropolitan areas. The conference will demonstrate best practice professional techniques that have been applied locally, nationally and internationally, the end being to promote effective and appropriate mediation, negotiation, dialogue and restorative practice.

Keynote lunchtime speakers will be Detroit federal bankruptcy mediators, Judge Gerald Rosen and Eugene Driker. Professional dispute resolution experts from across the county will impart methodologies and models appropriate to public officials as well as civic and grassroots organizations, and panels will discuss the best means of implementation. The conference will focus on lessons learned in dealing with challenges in urban finance, land and resources, public services, and ethnic and policecommunity relations.

“Persistent disagreements over public policy often hold up progress toward rebuilding and strengthening our cities. These range from transportation to resources to human relations. This conference will present techniques and methods that have proven effective in breaking these stalemates,” said Frederic Pearson, director of the WSU Center for Peace and Conflict Studies. “After reviewing some of these methods during the conference, we will also offer two how-to workshops in the afternoon on May 12, to provide further training to participants.”

This conference is made possible in part by a grant to the Wayne State University Dispute Resolution Consortium, through the WSU Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is a full-service philanthropic organization leading the way to positive change in our region. As a permanent community endowment built by gifts from thousands of individuals and organizations, the foundation supports a wide variety of activities benefiting education, arts and culture, health, human services, community development and civic affairs. For more information, visit CFSEM.org.

The Center for Peace and Conflict Studies actively provides conflict resolution, violence prevention, multicultural and global education for communities and workplace environments. Some of the services they provide are technical assistance, intervention services, program evaluation and special educational programming. For more information contact, Community Dispute Resolution Specialist ,WSU Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, Barbara L. Jones at 313577-3518 or BarbaraLJones@wayne.edu.

Cost: No charge for Conference. Tues. Afternoon training workshops, $50. Parking available at WSU Parking Structure Lots 1, 2, 5 & 31 for $7. 5221 Gullen Mall, Detroit. SpecialEvents.Wayne.Edu/Public-Policy-Conference/.

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Wedding Show at Historic Site

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he Wedding Show at the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 4 to 9 p.m., May 13 proves to be not just another wedding show but one with historic significance. Meet with the finest bridal specialists, see some of the latest products, discover many unique bridal services and get a chance to view the historic site.

“We have a good variety of vendors scheduled, including caterers,

florists, hotels, and Amour Bridal will be bringing a selection of wedding dresses.” says Event Coordinator, Mary Anne Demo. Another feature of the show will be a Wedding Forum where recent wedding couples, will discuss their experiences and answer questions that upcoming bridal couples may have. Additionally, Wedding Planners from An Affair to Remember and A Beautiful Day will also be sharing their insights.

The site is located on 14 acres and feature Albert Kahn designed buildings.

The event has no entrance fee for attendees plus the first 250 bridal couples will receive complementary gift bags.

Cost: Free. Location: 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township. For more information, visit PackardEvents. org/2015 WeddingShow, or call 586871-5774 or 586-943-5785.

newsbriefs Miss Seeing Monarch Butterflies?

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hat can be done to help the Monarch Butterfly? Plant Milkweed says Author of Learn About Butterflies in the Garden and Owner of Brenda’s Butterfly Habitat, Brenda Dziedzic. According to Dziedzic, plants in the Milkweed family (Asclepias spp.) are the only plants that Monarchs will lay their eggs on. Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) will grow in sun or shade and both wet and dry conditions.

In the winter of 1996/97 there were approx. one billion Monarchs overwintering in Mexico. In 2013/14 there were only about 33 million per MonachWatch.org. Because of the threat of losing the Monarch migration, President Barack Obama, President Enrique Pena Nieto of Mexico and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada met in 2014 for a summit meeting and decided to collaborate by forming a group to conserve the Monarch Butterfly.

GMO crops, and the loss of habitat are probably most responsible for the reduced numbers. The butterfly population, in general has dwindled. Again, the main reasons are loss of habitat, genetically modified crops and pesticide usage.

Dziedzic has found that sometimes people find a Black Swallowtail caterpillar or a round pale yellow egg on some of their herb plants, they remove or spray the plant and “don’t always realize they are killing a beautiful Black Swallowtail butterfly”.

While bees are a major pollinator, butterflies and moths also pollinate according to Dziedzic. With over 30 different species of butterflies in her yard, she should know and offers the following tips:

Taylor Conservatory Foundation Holding 9th Annual Plant Sale

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arden enthusiasts will find a wonderful array of plants including many unique selections and accessories plus get some expert advice from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 9 and 10 at the Taylor Conservatory Foundation’s (TCF) Ninth Annual Plant Sale.

“Our Plant Sale is a great place to get unusual varieties of perennials, native plants and vines and catch up on the latest gardening trends”, states Perry Durham, TCF Plant Sale chairman. There will be many one-of-a-kind treasures for your garden or home, including handcrafted garden art, specialty-themed

• Use no pesticides • Grow host plants • Grow nectar plants

When selecting locations and conditions for garden planting, consider most butterfly plants require full sun or at least six hours of sun a day, it’s easier for butterflies to see a group of three or more plants and use trees, shrubs, tall plants, trellises or fences to help shelter from the wind.

There are a variety of suitable host and nectar plants readily available. Some nectar plant choices are Aster, Blazingstar, Butterfly Bush, Joe-Pye-Weed, Purple Coneflower, Vervain, Wild Bergamot, Mexican Sunflower, Zinnia and Swamp Milkweed. Host plant selections include Dill, Fennel, Rue, Parsley, Violet, Willow Aster,, Spicebush and the Swamp Milkweed.

Dziedzic’s Butterfly House has butterflies that are native to Michigan and their host plants. “ This allows people to see the life cycle of the butterflies that they can have in their yards. I try to share my knowledge about butterfly plants and rearing butterflies with as many people as I can. We need to give back to the earth. We can do this by planting the native plants that were intended to be here.

Native plants have higher nectar content than most non-natives and they produce a healthy ecosystem by attracting a wider variety of birds and insects, which enhance the biodiversity” says Dziedzic.

Brenda’s Butterfly Habitat will be opening for the season on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 4 through September 5, and is located at Barson’s Greenhouse. The Butterfly House is closed when raining. Also, Swamp Milkweed plants are available for purchase at Barson’s.

container gardens, bug and toad houses and more. Durham continues “Rather than grabbing your plants and rushing off to your car, you can socialize with friends, relax and learn some new things”.

In honor of National Public Garden Day, the Conservatory volunteers will be giving out free seeds with purchase, while supplies last. Master gardeners will also be present to answer any gardening questions.

Refreshments will be available.

The Plant Sale is a fundraiser for the Conservatory, with proceeds that assist with funding events and programs like the upcoming Art in the Garden series, Imagination in Bloom and Butterfly Day.

TCF’s mission is to enrich the lives of people in Southeast Michigan by creating beautiful public spaces, promoting the arts and sciences and preserving our natural environment.

Cost: Donation. Location: 6414 Merriman Rd, Westland. Dziedzic is available for speaking engagements and book signings. For more information, visit ButterfliesInTheGarden.com or HappyButterflying@yahoo.com.

Location: 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. For more information, visit TaylorConservatory.org or call 888-383-4108 or 734-383-5871. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Can a Fitness & Wellness Regimen Empower Women? Celebrity Trainer Explains 3 Reasons Why It Can

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rom an early age, women have foisted on them images of the “ideal” female body, and self-esteem can plummet when they fail to measure up.

But celebrity trainer Holly Perkins says it’s time women stop buying into those societal pressures.

“There’s this perception that all women need to look like perfect runway models,” says Perkins. “They can feel the anxiety building when they are trying to meet someone else’s expectations. That’s when the effort to lose weight or get fit can add to the stresses of life instead of relieving them.”

Certainly, women should want to improve their health, get fit and look gorgeous all at the same time, says Perkins, who recently released a home-exercise system designed specifically for women called baladea (www. baladea.com), with regimens she developed to fuse fitness and wellness exercises.

But getting in shape needs to be something women want for themselves, and not an effort to mimic some airbrushed image on a magazine cover at the supermarket, she says.

Perkins realized several years ago that her clients met their weight-loss goals faster when she created programs that addressed both their fitness and wellness needs at the same time.

They also felt happier about themselves. So she incorporated yoga and other stress-relieving and relaxation techniques into the baladea program.

Perkins offers three reasons why the right fitness and wellness regimen can empower women and emancipate them from society’s image pressures:

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• Because looking good makes you feel good. That’s especially true when you’re trying to look good to please yourself and not others, Perkins says. “There’s this sense of empowerment when you exercise, eat a healthier diet and lose weight because it’s what you want and not because of peer pressure or societal pressures,” she says.

Self-esteem rises when you improve your image on your terms, she says, and as a result “looking gorgeous never felt better.”

• Because the science says so. Research shows that stress can keep you from losing weight and might even cause you to add pounds. Even if you eat well and exercise, an excessive amount of stress can counteract all your efforts. That’s why meshing fitness and wellness works so well, Perkins says.

“Stress reduction and relaxation can significantly improve weight loss,” she says. “That allows you to look and feel your absolute best.”

• Because while improving your look, you also become healthier. You will feel amazing not just because of elevated self-esteem, but because your body really is functioning better because of the diet and exercise, Perkins says. Your energy level will rise and “you will feel ready for anything,” she says.

“You can look awesome and you can feel happy at the same time,” Perkins says.

“It’s all about letting your true self shine.”

About Holly Perkins: Holly Perkins is a national fitness expert and developer of baladea (www.baladea.com), a customizable fitness and wellness system for women. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), one of the most prestigious certifications in the industry. She believes that making fitness a fun lifestyle is the best way to achieve true change. As one of the nation’s leading weight-loss experts and a highly sought-after celebrity trainer, she has been featured in numerous magazines, newspapers and on national TV shows.

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Meditation Improves Brain Health

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arvard Medical School researchers working at the Massachusetts General Hospital have determined that meditation can improve brain health. The researchers studied 16 volunteers that took part in an eight-week mindfulness meditation study at the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness.

The participants conducted mindfulness meditation exercises for an average of 27 minutes a day. Before and after the trial, the subjects were given tests and magnetic resonance imaging of their brains.

The researchers found that the practice of mindfulness meditation resulted in increased gray matter density in the hippocampus of the brain, an area associated with increased memory and learning capacity, plus a greater sense of compassion and introspection.

HEART DISEASE DETECTED EARLY WITH BREATH TESTING

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esearch published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has found that breath testing can reveal potential heart disease and artery problems quickly and efficiently. Testing 31 patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) together with 34 healthy control subjects, the study found that concentrations of volatile gases such as propanol, ethanol and ammonia were significantly different among the heart disease patients.

It also found that the breath can reveal specific details about the heart’s condition.

The breath test can be analyzed in fewer than 30 minutes.

Italian Court Links Boy’s Autism to a Vaccine

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ast September, a Milan Court held in favor of plaintiffs that claimed that three doses of the hexavalent GlaxoSmithKline vaccine Infanrix Hexa that were administered to an infant beginning in 2006 caused autism later when he was a young boy. The vaccine is used for polio, diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis B, whooping cough and haemophilus influenzae type B. After hearing from several medical experts, the court ruled that the child likely suffered autism and brain damage as a result of the vaccine’s content of mercury and aluminum, combined with a genetic mutation in the child rendering greater susceptibility. The ruling ordered damages to be paid by the Italian government’s national vaccine injury compensation program. The court’s decision was also based upon GlaxoSmithKline’s list of possible adverse events resulting from the vaccine, which included five cases of autism during clinical trials.

Today in the U.S., most vaccines routinely given to children under 6 years of age are free of thimerosal, a mercury-derived preservative. natural awakenings

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Weight Gain in Moms Lowers Toxins in Newborns

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any expectant mothers try to know about everything they put into and onto their bodies as multiple studies are finding that infants are exposed to toxins during pregnancy.

A new study of 325 expectant mothers has determined that the baby’s exposure to toxins in the womb decreases when the mother’s weight gain during pregnancy approaches the guidelines recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 2009.

Women that are underweight at the start of pregnancy are advised to gain between 28 and 40 pounds, women of a healthy weight 25 to 35 pounds, overweight women 15 to 25 pounds and obese women 11 to 20 pounds.

The researchers found that expectant mothers with a gestational weight that meets or exceeds the IOM guidelines gave birth to infants with reduced toxin levels. In their analysis of the umbilical cord blood of mothers from Spain, the researchers tested for 14 pesticides and 21 other environmental toxins, including seven polychlorobiphenyls (PCB). Other influencers such as age, education and fish consumption may also be relevant.

Persistent Pacers Women Marathoners Better at Maintaining Speed Danish researchers studying almost 2 million marathon results from 131 marathon races over a period of five years have concluded that women are 18.6 percent better than men at maintaining a consistent pace overall, compared to the first and the last parts of the distance. Among the population studied, 68.5 percent were men and 31.5 percent were

women. The research further suggests that both men and women “burn out” en route and could improve their marathon results significantly simply by starting slower.

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To Get Healthy, Get a Healthy Partner

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aving a healthier partner may be one of the best things to do for our own health. Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine finds that losing weight, stopping smoking or becoming more active is easier with a partner that has led the way in any or all healthy pursuits.

The study authors reviewed data collected by the UK Health Behavior Research Center at the University College London that followed 3,700 couples between 2002 and 2012—most of them ages 50 and older and married. Those that smoked at the beginning of the study were more likely to quit by the end of it if their partners quit smoking, and those that were physically inactive at the beginning of the study were more likely to become active if their partners did so first. About two-thirds of the men became newly active during the course of the study.

Men with wives that had lost weight were more likely to also shed pounds during the study, and women with husbands that didn’t lose weight were less likely to do so through the study period.

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Bee-Toxic Pesticide Approved The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved cyantraniliprole, a new systemic pesticide that is toxic to bees, for agricultural use and has set allowable residue limits on almonds, berries, leafy vegetables and milk. The EPA also approved it as a seed treatment, so it may show up in GMO (genetically modified) seeds in the future.

Cyantraniliprole has been proven to cause liver toxicity, and the EPA notes that it also alters the stability of the thyroid as tested on laboratory rats.

Although the agency maintains that the pesticide is not a direct thyroid toxicant, any indirect effects on this glandular function are likely to disrupt the endocrine system. As its current endocrine disruptor screening program is still in the process of validating tests, EPA registration of the new active ingredient is questionable.

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Companies Slowly Embrace Sustainability The 2015 State of Green Business report (Tinyurl. com/2015GreenBusinessReport), which assesses the environmental performances of companies worldwide, along with the trends to watch, is produced by GreenBiz, in partnership with Trucost.

Collectively, companies have been nibbling at the edges of challenges such as climate change, food security, ecosystems preservation and resource efficiency. One measure of corporate engagement going forward will be proactive involvement on political issues that could accelerate the transition to a low-carbon and more sustainable economy. It remains to be seen whether companies can afford to sit on the sidelines, letting the political process unfold, or worse, play defense against changes that might roil their status quo.

2015 will be an interesting year on multiple fronts, especially with the launch of the new sustainable development goals at the United Nations (UN) in New York this fall, along with UN climate talks in Paris in December. Both will be tests of corporate engagement and resolve in driving the kinds of change many of their CEOs publicly call for. The reports’ findings of companies’ progress in greenhouse gas and emissions, air pollutants, water use and solid waste production are all leveling off or even declining.

Animal Genocide

‘Lethal Control’ Trades Off Species Over the next four years, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers will shoot 16,000 double-crested cormorants nesting near the Columbia River, in Oregon, at a cost of $1.5 million a year and eliminate almost 100 sea lions because both feed on endangered salmon and steelhead trout. “If people knew how many animals are killed at taxpayer expense, they’d be horrified,” says Camilla Fox, executive director of Project Coyote, a San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit.

Termed “lethal control”, there’s a growing trend to kill one species to protect another, and not all methods used are humane. In 2012, Dennis Orthmeyer, acting director of California’s Wildlife Services, said, “We pride ourselves on our ability to get it done without many people knowing about it.”

Climate change, reduced habitat and food supplies, and the introduction of non-native species are the result of human interference. “With society’s growing footprint, lethal control can only increase,” observes Michael Scott, a University of Idaho ecologist.

A plan to poison 4,000 ravens will protect greater sage grouse. More mountain lions will be killed to save bighorn sheep. The human rampage goes on, and concerned citizens are advised to urge lawmakers to end lethal control and protect wildlife habitat sustainably.

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Stores Filled with Toxic Products HealthyStuff, a project of the Michiganbased Ecology Center, in collaboration with the Campaign for Healthier Solutions (CHS), has released a report, A Day Late and a Dollar Short: Discount Retailers are Falling Behind on Safer Chemicals, about toxic chemicals found in dollar store products.

It includes test results for 164 dollar store products such as toys, jewelry, school supplies and household items and found that 81 percent contained at least one hazardous chemical above a level that generates concern.”

The campaign sent a letter to the CEOs of the four largest dollar store chains, including Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, and 99 Cents Only, urging them to stop the sale of these unsafe products, especially to communities of low-income and ethnic families that already live in more polluted areas and food deserts, and adopt policies that will instead protect both customers and their own businesses. Combined, these discount chains have annual sales totaling more than $36 billion and operate more stores nationally than Walmart.

The CHS is asking for a comprehensive set of reforms; communities need to let dollar store chains know that they want safer products and join local and national efforts advocating for nontoxic products.

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For a $100 annual fee, members can gain access to a seedbed cultivator, two-shank sub-soiler, plastic mulch layer, tine weeder, and strip and ridge tillers. The 1,200-pound mulch layer, for instance, retails for more than $2,000. Each piece is undeniably useful, but pricey, especially given the cost per use. Farmers have a three-day window to use the tools.

The pool came about when Mike Gold, an MFT staff member, saw the need to lower costs for both new and seasoned farmers. Currently, most of the tool pool members are newer vegetable farmers, but Gold says there’s appeal for established land stewards, too: “They see the opportunity to use that one piece of equipment that they may only need once a year or once every few years.”

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The conclusion of the study, published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, is that flame retardants are sloughing off household products such as couches and TVs and collecting on people’s clothing, washing out in the laundry and passing through wastewater treatment plants into local waterways.

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How do you manage to consistently eat local organic food instead of fast food?

My mother was a gourmet chef and an advocate of organic food, so we always had amazing meals growing up. Eating organic produce that’s in season locally seems to help me assimilate nutrition more readily. Whenever I can, I also try to tap into biodynamic agriculture, which takes an even broader holistic approach to food production and nutrition. I view GMOs [genetically modified foods] as toxic to the system.

As a self-taught chef, I like to cook at least 80 percent of my food at home

and bring meals to work so I don’t stress about food during the day. It feels good to get people together in the kitchen and I’ve taught friends how to cook healthy foods in simple ways, so they now bring their own meals with them to work. It’s all about preparation, so that you’re not just grabbing something on the run. Knowing what’s going into the food we’re eating is important. photo by Michael Simon

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rom That ‘70s Show to Orange is the New Black, actress Laura Prepon has long been considered by TV audiences to be a welcome image of health. Yet Prepon’s recent discovery that she’d been falling short in nourishing her body as effectively as possible has set in motion a complete redirection of lifestyle, from her diet to fitness routine. Now working on a book about clean living and eating due out next year, Prepon has rededicated herself to educating us just as much as she’s entertained us through the years.

Why do you include a lot of soup in your diet?

With all of the GMO food sprayed with chemicals in the typical American diet and the other environmental toxins everyone has to deal with, our gut flora, intestines and bodies in general are becoming compromised. Ten years ago, few had even heard of gluten allergies unless you had celiac disease, which was rare even then. Now, everywhere you go, there’s a gluten-free option.

I love eating soup because the healthful ingredients I use are broken down completely, so the body can immediately assimilate needed micronutrients, which help heal us from the inside out. I’m talking about homemade broth from grass-fed beef bones,

so you get the marrow; I’m partial to knuckle bones. I always have soup broth in my refrigerator.

What’s key to your ability to naturally stay healthy and fit in the midst of an intense schedule of work and travel?

I love modalities like acupuncture, massage … all of that. I fully believe in keeping energy flowing to benefit the functioning of all our organs.

As school kids, we learn about the circulatory system and central nervous system, but who knows much about the lymphatic system? It’s extremely important, and people are starting to get the idea. Activities like yoga, swimming and bouncing on the trampoline can help.

Do you see society’s penchant for medicating as a way to avoid listening to and addressing our body’s real needs?

I do. That’s why I study Eastern medicine, because I feel that Western medicine treats problems and Eastern medicine prevents problems from happening.

I grew up in a family of doctors and “full-on” Western medicine and respect the medical community. Unfortunately, these days, most people are continually medicated and they’re not getting better.

As a society, we tend to just take a drug to handle a symptom instead of addressing the actual cause of the problem.

As a celebrity, do you see yourself as a conduit to facilitate a shift away from unnatural lifestyles?

Yes. The reason I decided to write a book was because I’ve been struggling with a bunch of different ailments in secret for a long time. When I began working with my integrated health coach, Elizabeth Troy, I started to heal for the first time in all the years of reading books on health, diet and fitness, seeing doctors, taking loads of pills and spending crazy amounts of money on all of these activities. I want to help people struggling to regain their health to get answers.

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Flowers grown with conventional techniques contribute to the contamination of groundwater and streams through fertilizer and pesticide runoff that can also threaten animal species. Many of the cut flowers are grown in South America, where farms continue to use pesticides that are restricted in the U.S. and cited as highly toxic by the World Health Organization. GreenAmerica.org provides several helpful tips on bringing joy to mom on her special day in eco-friendly ways: Grow Your Own. Buy organic bulbs or seeds in consumer seed catalogs and retail racks or online from reputable sources that include SeedsOfChange.com.

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RETHINKING BREAST HEALTH Natural ways to keep breasts smooth, pain-free and firm, while reducing the risk of cancer.

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e’ve been conditioned to narrowly define breast health in terms of pink ribbon campaigns, cancer awareness marches and cold, steel mammography machines. Nearly 30 years after anticancer drug maker Imperial Chemical Industries (now AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals) established the first National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 1985, many women have come to equate healthy breasts with cancer-free breasts, and assume the most important thing they can do is undergo regular screening.

But amid this chorus, some women’s health advocates are striving to get a different message across: There are a host of steps women can take to not only fend off disease in the future, but keep their breasts in optimal condition today. “We need to change the conversation about our breasts from how to avoid breast cancer and detect it early to how to have healthy breasts and enjoy them,” says Dr. Christiane Northrup, an obstetrician and gynecologist from Yarmouth, Maine, and author of the new book Goddesses Never Age: The Secret Prescription for Radiance, Vitality, and Well-Being.

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ity, compassion and sensuality,” says Hawaiian Naturopathic Doctor Laurie Steelsmith, co-author of Natural Choices for Women’s Health. Because breasts are extremely sensitive to hormonal fluctuations throughout the body, they can also serve as a barometer of overall health. “If you’re having chronic breast symptoms, it can be your body’s wisdom saying, ‘Help.

Something’s wrong.’ Women need to listen.”

While some premenstrual swelling and tenderness is normal, exaggerated or persistent pain is often a sign of systemic estrogen dominance in relation to progesterone. It’s common in the years leading up to menopause, but can also hint at impaired thyroid function, because low levels of thyroid hormones have been shown to boost estrogen in breast tissue, advises Steelsmith.

Large, fluid-filled cysts or fibrous lumps, while non-cancerous, can also be a reflection of overexposure to harmful chemicals and toxin buildup, combined with poor lymph flow, notes Dr. Elizabeth Vaughan, an integrative physician in Greensboro, North Carolina. “If a woman has

In adolescence, breast changes are the first to signal the arrival of womanhood. When she’s aroused, a woman’s nipples harden and change color. When a woman gives birth, her breasts fill with life-giving milk.

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lumpy, bumpy breasts, they probably contain too many toxins, and those toxins are primarily estrogenic.” Addressing such symptoms is important not only to relieve discomfort, but also because excess estrogen can fuel future cancer risk, says Vaughan.

Any new, suspicious lump should be evaluated by a professional. Also, severe breast tenderness combined with nipple discharge could be a sign of infection or a problem with the pituitary gland, so it should also be checked. But typically, subtle natural healthcare steps can go a long way toward restoring breast wellness.

For nipple tenderness, Steelsmith recommends chaste-tree berry (175 milligrams [mg] of powdered extract or 40 drops daily). The herbal supplement mimics naturally occurring progesterone in the body, helping to counter estrogen dominance. Vitamin E (400 to 800 international units [IU] per day) and evening primrose oil (1,500 mg twice a day) have also been shown to alleviate breast tenderness.

For fibrous or cyst-filled breasts, Vaughan advises supplementing with iodine (up to 12.5 mg per day via kelp, seaweed or oral tablets) or ap-

plying an iodine solution to the breasts at night. A key constituent of thyroid hormones, iodine helps the liver convert unfriendly forms of estrogen into friendlier forms and flush toxins out of lymph nodes in the breast. Also, steer clear of chocolate and coffee, because caffeine is believed to interact with enzymes in the breast, exaggerating pain and lumpiness.

Also consider ditching the bra, says Vaughan. Brassieres can constrict lymph nodes and hinder blood circulation in breasts, locking toxins in and aggravating fibrocystic symptoms. The link between bras and breast cancer risk remains hotly debated, with one 2014 U.S. National Cancer Institute study of 1,400 women concluding unequivocally that, “There’s no evidence that wearing a bra increases a woman’s risk of breast cancer,” while smaller studies from the United States, China, Venezuela, Scotland and Africa suggest a link. Vaughan, the founder of BraFree.org, says the science is compelling enough that she has chosen to keep her own bra use to a minimum and advises her patients to do the same.

“Obviously, there are certain sports where you should wear a sports bra and there are certain dresses that only look right with a bra,” says Vaughan. At a minimum, avoid wearing a bra to bed and steer clear of underwires and overly tight bras that leave red marks. “This is not about guilt-tripping women into never wearing a bra. It’s about wearing a bra less.”

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Too small or too big, lopsided or riddled with stretch marks… it seems almost every woman has a complaint about the appearance of her breasts. That’s a problem, says Northrup, because, “Healthy breasts are breasts that are loved. We have to stop beating them up.”

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of women getting breast implants for cosmetic reasons ballooned from 212,500 in 2000 to 286,254 in 2014. Physicians—including Northrup—claim that modern implants don’t, in the majority of cases, promote disease like older silicone implants did. Yet even plastic surgeons warn that having implants should be fully thought out, and at some point they’ll probably have to come out. “They are manmade devices, and are not intended to be lifelong. At some point, you will probably have to have further surgery,” says Dr. Anureet Bajaj, an Oklahoma City plastic surgeon.

Bajaj notes that implants can rupture, forming scar tissue and lending irregular shape to the breast. Often, as a woman ages and her body changes, the larger breasts she chose in her 20s no longer look right and may cause back and shoulder pain. In some cases, implants can also lead to loss of nipple sensitivity. For these and other reasons, 23,774 women—including actress Melissa Gilbert and model Victoria Beckham—had their implants removed in 2014, often following up with a breast lift (using their own tissue) to restore their shape.

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moval as a wise and courageous choice to restore optimal breast health. Better yet, don’t get implants in the first place.

“There are a lot of other things you can do to improve the appearance of your breasts,” she advises.

Vaughan recommends breastperking exercises like dumbbell bench presses and flys that tone the pectoral muscles beneath the breasts, making them more resilient and look larger. To prevent or reverse sagging, she again urges women to go bra-free. “We have ligaments in the upper outer quadrant of our breasts called Cooper’s ligaments, and they’re responsible for holding our breasts up. Just like your muscles atrophy when you put your arm in a sling, your Cooper’s ligaments atrophy if you wear a bra all the time.”

In one unpublished, yet highly publicized 2013 study, French Exercise Physiologist Jean-Denis Rouillon measured the busts of 330 women ages 18 to 35 over a period of 15 years and found those that regularly wore a bra had droopier breasts with lower nipples than those that didn’t. In another, smaller, Japanese study, researchers found that when women stopped wearing a bra for three months, their breasts perked up.

Those worried about stretch marks also have options. They can be a sign of inadequate copper, which promotes collagen integrity and helps skin stretch without injury, says Steelsmith. If rapid weight gain is occurring due to adolescence, pregnancy or for other reasons, try taking copper supplements or applying a topical copper spray on the breasts.

Remember to massage your breasts daily, not only as a “search and destroy mission” for early detection of cancerous lumps, says Northrup, but as a way to get waste products flowing out and loving energy flowing in.

“It concerns me that women feel pressured to think of their breasts as two potentially pre-malignant lesions sitting on their chests,” Northrup says. “These are organs of nourishment and pleasure for both ourselves and others. We need to remember that, too.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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ccording to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and nearly 40,000 will die annually of the disease.

But at least 38 percent of those diagnoses could be prevented via diet and lifestyle changes, affirms the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR).

“For decades, the dominant public message about breast cancer has been about early detection,” says Medical Doctor Robert Pendergrast, an associate professor at the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta, and author of Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Risk with Foods You Love. “Screening is important, but not nearly enough attention is being paid to prevention.” Here’s what we can do to keep cancer at bay or from recurring.

Eat more veggies: Cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, are loaded with indole-3-carbinol, or I3C, a potent anticancer compound that helps break down excess estrogen and convert it into a more friendly, or benign form, says Steelsmith. One study in Alternative Medicine Review found that women that ate high amounts of cruciferous vegetables were 30 percent less likely to develop breast cancer over 30 years.

I3C can also be taken as a supplement (300 milligrams [mg] per day).

Eat more fiber, especially flax: Fiber, via whole grains, fruits and vegetables, helps flush out toxins including unfriendly estrogen. Flax contains cancer-fighting compounds called lignans, which block the effects of excess or unfriendly estrogen on cells.

Drink less alcohol: Alcohol boosts estrogen levels in women and is broken down in the liver to acetaldehyde, a known toxin that causes cancer in laboratory animals, notes Naturopath

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Laurie Steelsmith. According to the AICR, a woman that has five drinks per week boosts her risk by 5 percent. Two or more drinks per day boosts such risk by more than 40 percent.

Skip the barbecue: Charring meat produces carcinogenic compounds called heterocyclic amines. A study of 42,000 women, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, found that those that routinely ate welldone hamburger, beef or bacon had four times the risk of those that opted for medium or medium-rare.

Keep weight in check: Excessive estrogen, which lives in fat cells, fuels cancer risk. According to the AICR, a woman with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 (obese) has a 13 percent higher risk of cancer than a woman with a BMI of 25 (slightly overweight).

Spice up life: Curcumin from the turmeric plant has been shown in many studies to have potent immune-boosting and anticancer properties, reactivating sleeping tumor-suppressor genes that can kill cancer cells.

De-stress: Growing evidence that includes studies from Ohio State University suggest that stress can boost the risk of breast cancer and recurrence, plus heighten its aggressiveness by altering hormones and impairing immunity.

One study from Finland’s University of Helsinki followed 10,808 Finnish women for 15 years and found as much as double the rate of breast cancer among those that had experienced a divorce or death of a spouse or family member.

Drink green tea: It’s loaded with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a potent antioxidant believed to suppress new blood vessel growth in tumors and keep cancerous cells from invading healthy tissue.

Triumph Over The ‘Big C’

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hen Sandy Messonnier was diagnosed with breast cancer, she faced scary treatment decisions as doctors pressured her to consider all means available. “I was more afraid of the treatment than the cancer itself,” says Messonnier, 52, of Plano, Texas. “I kept feeling like I was being lumped into one big category of all women that got breast cancer, rather than treated as an individual.”

With the help of her holistic veterinarian husband Shawn Messonnier, Sandy took a more measured approach, blending conventional and complementary medicine in an individualized protocol the couple describes in their book, Breast Choices for the Best Chances: Your Breasts, Your Life, and How You Can Win the Battle!

After careful consideration, Sandy opted for two lumpectomies three weeks

apart, instead of a mastectomy, to remove the small tumor.

The second one was done to clear up a few remaining cells indicated by a biopsy. Meanwhile, she took supplements including green tea and coriolus mushrooms to impede the spread of the cancer cells. Several tests helped determine if she needed chemotherapy and the optimum dose for some of her supplements. The results prompted her to decline chemotherapy and opt for a brief stint of radiation while taking the supplements quercetin and curcumin to help combat the fatigue and other side effects. Afterward, she cleansed her body with homeopathic mistletoe, herbal milk thistle and other detoxifying supplements. Then she began the work of keeping cancer at bay.

“A lot of doctors never talk to you about what you are going to do after the

poisoning [chemo], the burning and surgery,” she says. “Rather than taking a cancer-fighting drug, I chose to be more mindful of what I do with my body.”

Her regimen called for committing to keeping up with the healthy diet, plus regular walks, yoga and Pilates that she believes helped keep the cancer relatively mild to begin with. But she also made some life changes to address the one thing she believes may have driven the outbreak in the first place—stress.

She made peace with her mother, which reduced a lot of stress, began to cultivate a spiritual life and now takes time to meditate or walk when she feels even lightly stressed. She also vowed to keep the fear of recurrence from overwhelming her. “Many women never stop worrying about it,” she observes. “That is toxic energy you are putting back into your body.”

As of this October, Messonnier will be five years cancer-free. Her advice for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer: “Chemotherapy, radiation and mastectomy are not among the right choices for all women. There are other options, depending on the type of cancer. Don’t be so fearful that you make hasty decisions you don’t need to make.”

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PET VACCINE ALTERNATIVES

Natural Steps to Nurture Immunity

by Shawn Messonnier

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ith pets, as with kids, vaccine safety and necessity are likely concerns. While holistic veterinarians tend to minimize the use of vaccines, their strongest stance is against unnecessary vaccinations. The point is to immunize only when it’s needed by individual patients while maximizing natural immunity.

In the late 1970s, amid the discovery of the canine parvo virus, vets saw many puppies under 4 months of age suffer from this mysterious disease and die or be euthanized. Once a vaccine was made, we rarely saw pets dying from the parvo virus or parvoviral infection. So, in certain cases, vaccines can be life-saving.

However, unnecessary and multiple simultaneous vaccines can also be lifetaking, which doctors rarely mention.

The truth is that only minimal vaccines are needed for dogs and cats over the course of a pet’s life. No pet

needs all of the vaccines that are currently manufactured, and none needs vaccines every six to 12 months.

Pets do need veterinary checkups once or twice a year to screen for diseases affecting the liver, heart, kidneys, lungs and gastrointestinal and urinary systems, as well as cancer. Blood and urine testing, including blood testing for undiagnosed cancer, is vital, easy and inexpensive (every six months for pets 5 years and older and annually for those that are younger).

A good protocol is akin to that developed by Dr. Jean Dodds, founder of Hemopet, of Garden Grove, California, a holistic veterinarian and an expert in animal vaccination and immunology. Her system involves administering limited vaccines to puppies and kittens based on their individual needs, and not more often than every three weeks for those younger than 8 weeks. Following this course, by 4 months of age the pet has been injected with four to six vaccines, compared to double to triple the amount supported by vaccine manufacturers and administered by breeders and most conventional doctors.

Such a judicious, limited vaccine protocol offers protection against the diseases that are the most lethal to

the puppy or kitten while doing no harm to its natural immune system. As needed, individual pets may also receive a natural detoxification protocol to minimize vaccine reactions. Antioxidant supplements can boost the immune response, as well.

Adult pet patients can also be given blood titer testing instead of vaccines.

This measures the animal’s individual antibody responses to prior immunizations or common disease exposure and assures us the pet has adequate immunity against a specific disease.

All of this assures the pet owner that the pet is protected against infectious diseases without the risks of annual multiple vaccinations. In most cases a protective titer is maintained for many years, which preempts disease and further reduces the number of vaccines the animal receives over its lifetime.

Titer testing costs less than $100 for three common infectious diseases, is safer than routine immunization, protects the immune system, prevents vaccine reactions and assures owners, vets, boarding facilities, groomers and day care facilities that it’s safe to introduce the pet into such environments.

This approach of minimal vaccinations is a prime reason holistic veterinarian patients tend to be healthier and live longer than the average pet, with even larger dogs regularly living in good health up to 15 to 20 years of age.

Holistic veterinarians perform limited vaccines supplemented by titer testing to ensure levels of care that meet accepted standards. They base their approach on supportive science from institutions including the American Animal Hospital Association and American Association of Feline Practitioners to provide safe, proven, ongoing immunity for patients.

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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Adoption Event – 11am-3pm. Wag Animal Rescue, Pet Smart, 13150 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia. WagAnimalRescue.com.

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Protect-A-Pet – 9am-1pm. Low cost clinics with the Michigan Humane Society.

Clark Park, S of Vernor, N of Lafayette/I75, E side of Clark, W of Scotten, on Scotten side, Detroit. MichiganHumane.org. 248-283-1000.

Mutt Strut & Pet Expo – 10am-3pm. Dearborn Animal Shelter sponsored, pledge-driven dog walk and community-wide animal celebration with entertainment, shopping and fun, focused on pets and their families. Rain or shine. Ford Field Park, 22051 Cherry Hill, Dearborn.DearbornMuttStrut.com.

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SUN, MAY 10, 2015 Adoption Event – 12-3pm. Wag Animal Rescue, Pet Supplies Plus, 20725 Ecorse Rd, Taylor. WagAnimalRescue.com.

WED, MAY 13, 2015 Food Bank – 3-5:15pm. Basil’s Buddies Pet Food Bank. Please see website for requirements. Woodhaven/Trenton Animal Shelter, 21860 Van Horn Rd, Woodhaven. BasilsBuddies.org. 734-926-1098.

THUR, MAY 14, 2015 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, 2621 S. Telegraph, Dearborn. 313-943-2697.

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THUR, MAY 21, 2015 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, 2621 S. Telegraph, Dearborn. 313-943-2697.

THUR, MAY 28, 2015 Play Date- 6-7pm. One hour off-leash romp for medium breed dogs, 11-35 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, 2621 S. Telegraph, Dearborn. 313-943-2697.

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Upcycled Décor Old and Oh-So-Stylish

by Avery Mack

markets and on Craigslist. Sometimes all that’s needed is a coat of paint and fun fabric. New cushions, bought or made, are easy upgrades. Recovering a padded seat only requires the right amount of fabric and a sturdy staple gun. Mismatched chairs, painted a neutral color and redone with the same fabric, turn a mishmash of styles into a coordinated set. Chevron (zig zag) or checkerboard patterns in black and white are popular—understated, yet posh. Bright colors in a pop art style or 70s florals brighten any room and give the owner style points.

Benches created from a bookcase, shortened dresser or car parts can be padded or plain and incorporate storage capacity. A child’s bench may have been a skateboard in its former life. When buying reclaimed wood, ask about its origin; factory pieces might still retain unhealthy contaminants.

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Old dressers and desks are frequent throwaway finds.

Often big and bulky, scratched and ugly, it’s easier to set them out for pickup than list them for sale. Paint can transform a desk that shows its age into a welcome addi-

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ld furniture used to go to college dorms and student apartments. At graduation, it was moved to the curb to be picked up by incoming students or the trash man.

Now, with the influx of TV shows like Flea Market Flip and American Pickers, the DIY Network, HGTV and complementary books and magazines, vintage and mid-century recyclables barely touch the curb before being reinvented. Lighting, storage and seating provide ample opportunities for one-of-a-kind creations of imagination, vision and innovation.

Lighting

Search the words recycled, repurposed and upcycled on Pinterest, Etsy or any search engine to picture results ranked from simple-to-do to how-in-the-world astonishment. Light fixtures can be made from almost anything. Cookie jars and books turn into lamps, wine bottles become a chandelier—go homespun or industrial, follow a theme or incorporate a hobby. Freshen lamp shades using old sewing patterns, vintage fabrics or ribbon applied as découpage. A coat of paint transforms tacky, tarnished brass chandeliers into elegant décor.

At a flea market, look for boxes of stainless forks, knives and spoons—avoid costly sterling silver that can tarnish. A drill, frame, wiring and bulb later, we can have an intriguing hanging light or lamp. Combining a chafing dish, silverware and assorted tea cups in a chandelier creates artful lighting.

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Need a shelf above the desk? A pair of old shutters works well; cast iron brackets add flair. Matching or complementary paint colors will make the pieces look like they belong together.

Broken pieces of furniture can live on if cobbled together. A coffee table’s sturdy legs and frame, an old window and a little paint combine to furnish a unique table with built-in storage. To protect fragile glass and create an even surface, top with a sheet of Plexiglass or sturdy beveled-edge glass.

Look beyond what is there and imagine what it could be. Ideas are everywhere, especially with spring cleanouts, garage sales and flea markets. Expect upcycling to become an obsession, because everything will become a possibility.

by Avery Mack n Take cash to garage sales. Flea markets are more apt to take credit cards. Discounts may by possible with cash, which saves the seller the transaction fee.

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n Negotiate. It’s expected and half the fun. But don’t offer an offensively low price. Ask, “What is the best you can do on this?” Then, making a slightly lower counteroffer is often acceptable. n Although the general theory of, “Buy it when you see it,” is sound advice, be prepared to walk away. n Set a budget and stick to it, especially at an auction. Smartphones can help research what price to offer. n Watch for posted signs around town; search “garage sale finder” or “flea market finder” (there’s an iTunes app for that). Locate auction and estate sales the same way, as well as in a local newspaper. Churches and organizations like the Veterans Administration, Elks Lodge, Lions Club and Scouts often organize sales as fundraisers. n Shop early for the best selection. Shop late for the lowest prices.

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abor and delivery a hospital was promoted Most births is a natural process as a safer alternative. By should be viewed that can be enjoyed.

1938, half of domestic as a natural life “It’s not something births took place in hosto be afraid of,” says pitals, and by 1960 it rose process instead Mel Campbell, author to 97 percent. Currently, of a potential of The Yoga of Pregnancy. midwives attend less than medical emergency. 8 percent of births here, “It’s a wonderful and beautiful experience. We and fewer than 1 percent ~Abby Epstein, The occur outside a hospital. need to remember that the body is designed for Natural labor and Business of Being Born giving birth.” delivery in a hospital is Natural childbirth possible, but, “It’s hard uses few or no artificial medical into have an unmedicated birth in many terventions such as drugs, continuous hospitals if you don’t know your rights, fetal monitoring, forceps delivery or understand your physiology and have episiotomies (cuts to enlarge the vaginal a doula by your side helping you avoid opening). According to the U.S. Centers unnecessary interventions,” says Ina for Disease Control (CDC), 32.7 percent May Gaskin, a pioneering midwife and of deliveries were by Cesarean section author of Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. in 2013—most performed in situations Key factors to discuss include fetal moniwhere a vaginal birth would have posed toring, intravenous tubes and the option a relatively low risk to the health of to eat or drink during labor. mother and child. Entirely natural childbirth is now rare here compared with Benefits of Home Births other countries, but that wasn’t always Women choose home births and homey the case. birthing centers because they labor there In 1900, 95 percent of all U.S. more comfortably, feel more in control births took place in the home; when of the process and can more easily avoid more moved to hospitals here in the interventions. Many moms seek out a early 20th century, midwives still midwife’s services because they don’t typically handled the delivery in other want to repeat the conventional hospital experience that accompanied their first countries, sometimes without a doctor present. In America, obstetrics became a baby’s arrival.

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By 2006 Cesarean tion and union,” she to her second child in her home bathtub delivery was the number one says. “It’s vital that you let your body’s with the assistance surgical procedure innate wisdom be of a midwife, she felt in American hospitals. your guide and empowered by doing respect any cues it it on her own terms. may give.”

“Giving birth wasn’t ~U.S. Centers for Campbell an illness, someDisease Control guides expectant thing that needed to mothers through a be numbed. It was yoga practice that embraces the changes something to be experienced,” she says. occurring each trimester. For example, When women let their bodies a more physical practice in the second naturally lead, labor can last as little as 20 minutes or as long as two weeks, and trimester utilizes the surge of energy to build stamina and strength, while openthe spectrum of pain intensity ing the heart, hips and pelvis. is equally broad. A healthy prenatal Complementary relaxation techlifestyle that prepares a mom-to-be niques for labor include breathing for a natural physical, emotional and practices, visualization, meditation and spiritual experience of childbirth is massage. When a mother isn’t conhighly beneficial. nected to monitors and tubes, she’s free Compassionate Self-Care to experiment with positions and props such as balls, bars and pillows, plus a “Pregnancy’s not the time to overexert yourself; let go of the temptation to over- warm shower or bath. If a hospital birth is planned, Gaskin notes that labor often achieve and instead practice breathing slows once a woman leaves the comfort and mindfulness,” advises Campbell. “If of home, and recommends laboring at you’re experiencing morning sickness, home as long as possible. try to embrace it and how it serves you.

There is no way to predict the By doing so, you’ll be more in tune with course of labor and delivery when your body. These lessons are gifts you women let nature take the lead. Campcan take with you into labor.” bell, a mother of three, says, “I tried to She reminds women that the baby focus on the intention of what I wanted is always getting nourishment from all for my birthing experience, while also that mom eats and breathes in, and also surrendering expectations, knowing that feeds off of her feelings and emotions.

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While the home birth option is important to America’s new generation of trailblazing women, it’s also significant on a macro level. Gaskin explains, “It’s hard for staff to change routine practices in hospitals but home births make innovation possible.” Home births demonstrated that women don’t require routine episiotomies and have shown how maternal mobility and position changes can help labor progress and free badly stuck babies (earlier methods often injured mother and child).

Gaskin has found, “Wherever and however you decide to give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, mind, body and spirit for the rest of your life. No one should have a home birth who doesn’t want one, but it must be one of the choices.”

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e read the labels touting low sugar, carbs, fats and calories. We try this and that diet, hoping the pounds will melt away. Yet more than a third of U.S. adults, nearly 80 million of us, remain overweight or obese, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in Atlanta.

The problem might be that we’re getting the wrong advice. While most weight-loss plans focus on reducing calories, recent research shows that vegan and vegetarian dietary patterns can result in more weight loss than those that include meat, without even emphasizing caloric restriction. Scientists at the University of South Carolina, in Columbia, point to their study,

Eat food. Not too much.

Mostly plants.

~Michael Pollan How Plant-Based Do We Need to Be to Achieve Weight Loss?

Study participants were divided into five groups, according to eating style, from vegan to flexitarian to carnivore, and monitored for an eightweek period. At the end of the evalu-

ation, those that followed an entirely plant-based diet achieved the greatest weight loss. Study leader Gabrielle Turner-McGrievy, Ph.D., notes, “Many researchers agree that vegan eating styles are tied to lower BMI [body mass index], lower prevalence of Type 2 diabetes and less weight gain with age.”

Can it really be that simple… eat more plants and lose weight? “Yes,” says clean food coach Jeannette Bessinger, of Newport, Rhode Island. “Most people could benefit from eating more vegetables.” Co-author of Natural Solutions for Digestive Health with Naturopath Jillian Sarno Teta, Bessinger advises her clients to start by eating more green, leafy vegetables.

Vegetables contribute to weight control in several ways, says Bessinger.

They fill us up and help calm cravings.

Plus, when plants become the bulk of what we eat, we naturally consume fewer high-fat, high-calorie foods.

For an easy appetite-control strategy, Bessinger suggests having a cup of vegetable soup about 10 minutes before a meal. “It shuts off your appetite valve and you’ll eat noticeably less,” she says, while still feeling full. She also recommends slowing down and being mindful when we eat. Vegetables help us do that. “It takes two-and-ahalf minutes to eat a piece of cheesecake, but much more time to eat a big salad,” she says.

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Nothing can be delicious when you are holding your breath. For something to be delicious, you have to be present to savor it; and presence is in attention and in the flow of breath. It begins in the mouth, and then it connects our heads to our bodies through our throats and into our lungs and tummies, a beautiful, connective cord of air. ~Anne Lamott

toria Moran, author of Main Street Vegan and The Good Karma Diet, losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle became easier once

she adopted a vegan diet. “I’ve been through life and loss and ages 40 and 50, and my weight stays steady, some 60 pounds less than it once was,” she says. “Every year when I put away my winter clothes and get out my summer clothes, they fit.”

Her eating strategy is easy, too.

“Make your plate look like a Christmas tree,” says Moran, “mostly green with splashes of other bright colors from vegetables and fruits.” She eats green veggies in several ways. She makes her own green juices—one favorite combines celery, kale, apple and lemon juice. She also adds tender greens like romaine or spinach to smoothies that might also contain fruit and citrus juice. She steams greens with plenty of garlic and makes big salads.

“I bought my salad bowl at a restaurant supply house,” Moran exclaims. Salads get an oomph factor with a selection of avocado, pumpkin or hemp seeds, mushrooms, chickpeas or red beans, artichoke hearts, chunks of steamed yam and sautéed tofu or tempeh. Moran cites benefits of more energy to do more physical activity and “feeling really good” as additional

outcomes of her dietary shift.

Sophie Uliano, a Los Angelesbased natural beauty expert and author of the new Gorgeous for Good, agrees, believing that eating a vegan diet 80 percent of the time can pay dividends in weight loss, well-being, energy and beauty. “Most of the time, eat clean and healthy,” she recommends. “It’s not a diet. It’s a ‘live-it’, a way of life.”

Uliano recently asked two colleagues on the Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family show to try eating vegan, while also eliminating gluten, alcohol, caffeine and refined grains.

The pair lost weight, gained energy and improved their skin tone.

“Transformation comes in a series of small, consistent decisions over time,” concludes Bessinger, eating salad instead of cheeseburgers and vegetables instead of fries. For natural weight management, “Make strategic, long-term changes in stages that you can actually sustain over time.”

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Starting at conception, the early years of a child’s life are a perfect window of opportunity to establish a foundation of healthy eating.

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ant a child to love veggies? Here are simple tips parents can practice in the first three years to establish lifelong good eating habits.

Start early. We all know that eating healthy during pregnancy will help a baby grow, but many may not realize that an infant can taste flavors in utero and through breast milk. Eating a variety of fresh produce during pregnancy and breastfeeding helps shape a healthy diet later in life.

Treat weaning as a time for the infant to explore the texture, taste and aroma of an array of foods. After six months of exclusive breastfeeding, food can be introduced, although breast milk is still the primary source of nutrients. Small, repeated exposures to many foods during this stage will help minimize refusals to try or accept foods in the toddler years.

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Children’s foods should be exploding with nutrients. Offering a variety of organic produce ensures optimal nutrition and decreases chemical exposure.

Research reported by the Harvard Medical School and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, among others, shows that richly colored foods help build dense bones, powerful brains and tough immunity. Good candidates include butternut squash, sweet potatoes, leafy greens, carrots, broccoli, berries and citrus. Also go for those naturally high in iron, such as peas, leafy greens, apricots, raisins and legumes. Avoid anything high in sugar and other sweeteners, hydrogenated oils, artificial colorings and other harmful additives.

Another important yet often overlooked foundation of healthy eating is encouraging a child to self-regulate his or her calorie intake. Self-regulation starts on the first day of breastfeeding and is carried through adulthood. Respecting a child’s decision to end a meal allows them to control their own food intake.

Common signals infants use to end a meal include turning their head away, arching back, throwing food on the floor and showing an interest in other activities. To encourage self-regulation, always serve meals and healthy snacks on a schedule and allow the child to feed himself when possible.

As early as 7 months of age, most healthy infants are developmentally ready to do this, which should optimize nutrient consumption, increase participation in family meals and contribute to a less stressful mealtime. Appropriate foods for self-feeding should easily melt in an infant’s mouth and be a safe size, such as soft fruits and cooked vegetables. To prevent choking, avoid round, hard and sticky foods such as whole grapes, peanuts, popcorn and nut or seed butters.

Don’t be afraid to add mild herbs and spices to a child’s food. An easy way to teach healthy flavor preferences, develop taste buds and reduce pickiness when they’re older is to expose children to many foods, textures and aromas. A dash of cumin in smashed avocado or freshly chopped mint mixed with diced strawberries introduces new perspective on a favorite food.

Food refusal is inevitable, normal behavior. Children will love a food one

Keep it fun, so that your kids will try new things like vegetables.

Remember, it takes 12 times before a baby actually prefers a new food, so don’t give up! ~Veronika Van de Geer Buckley, Maine mother day and hate it the next. Rethinking the definition of variety empowers parents to reintroduce a not-so-favorite food many times. If children don’t like the way an item feels or looks, they may not taste it.

The refusal of a carrot doesn’t necessarily doom carrots. They can be coined, minced, mashed, puréed and diced to change the texture, plus they can be served cold, at room temperature or tepid.

A child’s early adventurous eating increases the willingness to experiment with a wider range of less familiar foods as a young adult in a multicultural foodscape. Kids are not born reciting an alphabet; it takes time and practice to read and learn a new language. Similarly,

it requires time and patient practice to establish a healthy foundation for eating. Have faith in the family’s ability to make eating together enjoyable for everyone.

Clancy Cash Harrison is a mother of two, pediatric feeding therapist, registered dietitian and author of Feeding Baby: Simple Approaches to Raising a Healthy Baby and Creating a Lifetime of Nutritious Eating. Connect at FieldsOfFlavor.com.

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by Clancy Cash Harrison n Holding off on fruits as a first food to prevent development of a sweet tooth is a myth. A sweet taste preference is engrained in an infant’s DNA (Annual Review of Nutrition; Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care). n Restricting foods high in sugar and fat increases a child’s preference for them.

Then, when sweets are made available, the child feels compelled to overeat them (Appetite; The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; Proceedings of the Nutrition Society). n Most children will refuse a new food and by age 2, become afraid of anything new. Therefore, introduce a large variety of foods early in life (Appetite; International Journal of Obesity). n Infants and children can regulate calorie needs based on current growth patterns and age. Some days an infant will eat large amounts of food, on others very little. n Pressuring a child to eat is a behavior associated with unhealthy eating habits.

Not only does it set them up for long-term food aversions, it teaches them to distrust their internal feelings of hunger and fullness, often leading to a habit of overeating.

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MON, MAY 04, 2015

Library Display – All Day .Visit VegMichigan’s Library Display. Romulus Public Library, 11121 Wayne Rd, Romulus. 734-942-7589.

Community Walking Program -6-7:30pm. Destress, burn calories, build muscles, reduce blood pressure and meet new people. Kick-off includes a free health and wellness screening. All fitness levels are welcome. Volunteer opportunities available. Free. Register at GHCWC.EventBrite. com . Splash Park, on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit.

313-451-1278.

SAT, MAY 02, 2015 Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste Collection – 8am-2pm. Hosted by Wayne County Dept. of Environmental Services. Please see website for more info and what is accepted. Held at Flat Rock Community Fields, off Gibraltar Rd

by High School, 25600 Seneca St, Flat Rock.

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PH Balance and Disease – 10-11:30am. Some researchers now believe that acidosis contributes to osteoporosis, muscle loss, insulin sensitivity problems that lead to diabetes, heart diseases, and acidic tissue levels during the initial formation of many types of cancer. Learn how Ph affects your body and how to control it. Free, RSVP. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft, Livonia.

734-664-0339.

Straw Bale Gardening Class – 10am-12pm..

Learn how to garden in a small space, with no weeding and super healthy plants. Class presented

by Taylor Conservatory and taught by Master Gardner and Garden Writer, Paul Rodman. $10.

Register at TaylorConservatory.org. Heritage Park Petting Farm, 12803 Pardee, Taylor. 888383-4108.

Urban Dweller’s Guide to Gardening – 123pm. A Greening of Detroit, Grow and Eat Class hosted by Lafayette Greens Urban Garden. For residents primarily from Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck communities. $ 5 or free for Greening of Det. members or if enrolled in Build a Garden Program. Register by email, education@ greeningofdetroit.com. 132 W. Lafayette, Detroit.

Past Memories – 4pm. Livonia Symphony Orchestra presents concert featuring Pianist, Ania Sorokhtei. $20. Louis Schmidt Aud, Clarenceville H.S., 20155 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia. 734-421-1111.

SUN, MAY 03, 2015 Make and Take – 9-11am. Dr. Philip Hoehn is hosting Dr. Susan Lawton, who will present a program on enjoying the benefits and fun created around medicinal grade essential oil blending.

Please dress casually so that applying oil blends anywhere on your body may be easy and done with respect for modesty. We will need to get to the tummy, low back, core, back of neck, wrists, feet, backs of the knees, etc. Educational info will be prepared in power point and in hand outs. $20 for supplies. Please email Carol for the link to sign up, carol.sheas.oils@gmail.com.

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savethedate Crossing Over with John Edward -7pm. See John Edward live at Dearborn Inn. Tickets available at JohnEdward.net. 800-514-3849.

Digestive Disorders – 7:15-8:30pm. Digestive disorders can manifest themselves in many forms; acid reflux. constipation, irregularity, ulcers, colitis, hiatal hernia and more. Join Dr. D for this workshop and learn how to improve your digestive health through non-drugs, non-surgical natural solutions. Call to register. Free. . Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.

WED, MAY. 06, 2015 Art Show Open House – 4-5:30pm. Lincoln Park School’s Art Show Open House. Lincoln Park Public Library, 1381 Southfield Rd, Lincoln Park. 313-381-0374.

THUR, MAY 07, 2015 Bird Walk – 7:30-9:30am. Novice and experienced bird watchers are invited to walk amid the grounds, where more than 190 species of birds have been sighted. $7. Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore, Grosse Pointe Shores. FordHouse. org. 313-884-4222.

Raw Food Class – 7pm. Learn how to prepare a completely raw meal for yourself, family and friends with Michael Dwyer, a certified raw food instructor. Free. RSVP, as seats are limited. Better Health Market, 17825 Eureka Rd, Southgate.

TheBetterHealthStore.com/Events. 734-374-1973.

FRI, MAY 08, 2015 National Public Gardens Day – 12-4pm.

Celebrate the power of plants to transform lives and the importance of public gardens in our community. Cake, make-a-craft, give away seeds and more. Free. Taylor Conservatory, 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. 888-383-4108.

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Cinco de Mayo Celebration – 6-9pm. Teen Night; the teen council honors the MexicanAmerica tradition of Cinco De Mayo, MOCAD style with trad. Mex. Food, music, and art making influenced by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Free.

Museum for Contemporary Art Detroit, 4454 Woodward, Detroit. 313-832-6622.

SAT, MAY 09, 2015 9th Annual Plant Sale – (5/10). 10am-4pm. Visit the Taylor Conservatory Foundation’s Plant Sale and purchase some of the finest local plant selections available plus unique accessories and get expert advice. Plan to come early for the best selections. Find some great specialty gifts for mom. Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Taylor Conservatory, 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. 888-383-4108.

Get Your Energy Back - 10-11:30am. Learn how to revitalize your energy instantly with pressure points that you can work on at home to increase your energy. Free, RSVP. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft, Livonia. 734-664-0339.

SUN, MAY 10, 2015 Women Walking Woodward for Peace – 8:30-11am. Three mile loop. Gather around the Alger Fountain at 1 st UU Church, 4605 Cass, at Forest, Detroit. Facebook.com/ WomenWalkingWoodwardForPeace.

MON, MAY 11, 2015 Urban Public Policy Resolution Conference – 8am-5pm. (5/12,8am.-1pm.). Wayne State University’s conference will present and discuss latest approaches and concepts of professional conflict resolution practice in dealing with policy disputes. Free. Pre-register. SpecialEvents.

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Student Center Ballroom, 5221 Gullen Mall, Detroit.313-577-3518.

TUES, MAY 12, 2015 Statins & Cholesteraol – 7:15-8:30pm. Join Dr. D for a discussion regarding the book, The Statin Disaster. Some topics covered include; why cholesterol is not a harmful substance, how statin drugs fail at preventing and treating heart disease, the side effects of statins and what can be done naturally to lower cholesterol. A copy of the book will given to one lucky winner as a door prize. Call to register. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.

WED, MAY 13, 2015 Product Demo – 11am. Crunch Granola, presented

by Christine Stamper. Better Health Market, 17825 Eureka Rd, Southgate. 734-374-1973.

Wedding Show – 4-9pm. Wonderful opportunity to meet exhibitors and learn about great products and services plus chance to see historic venue.

Complementary gift bag to first 250 attendees.

Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke, Shelby Township. PackardEvents.org. 586-8715774 or 586-943-5785.

THUR, MAY 14, 2015 Health & Vitality with Coconut Oil – 7-8:30pm.

Learn how coconut oil fuels brain cells, how it may help you to stay your and vital and when to begin taking it. RSVP. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. 734-435-8220.

SAT, MAY 16, 2015 Rotary Shred Day – 10am-1pm. Rotary Club of Southgate is sponsoring a Community Shred Day at Sam’s Club, 15700 Northline, Southgate.

SouthgateRotary.org. 734-282-2123.

Gardening 101 with Master Gardeners – 11am.

Have your questions answered regarding veg, herb and flowers gardening. Free. Ray Hunter Garden Center, 16153 Eureka, Southgate.734-284-2500.

Balancing Hormones Through Nutrition For Women - 10-11:30am. Find out about holistic methods for handling the problems of menopause, like night sweats, weight gain, irritability, emotional sensitivity, and many more. Free, RSVP. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft, Livonia. 734-664-0339.

Backyard Edibles – 2pm. You may be surprised at the variety of edibles right in your own backyard. Join an interpreter and expand your palate with some yummy new recipes. Must preregister. All Day pass $ 7. Marshlands Museum & Nature Center, Lake Erie Metropark, 32481 W. Jefferson, Brownstown. 734-379-5020.

Growing and Propagating Kiwi Fruit – 2-4pm.

A Greening of Detroit, Grow and Eat Class hosted by Lafayette Greens Urban Garden. For residents primarily from Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck communities. $ 5 or free for Greening of Det. members or if enrolled in Build a Garden Program. Register by email, education@ greeningofdetroit.com. 132 W. Lafayette, Detroit.

SUN, MAY 17, 2015 Raised Bed & Container Gardening – 1-3pm.

Workshop hosted by Detroit Farm and Garden.

Free. 1759 21st Street, Detroit. 313-655-2344.

TUES, MAY 19, 2015 Everything You Should Know About GMO’s – 7:17-8:30pm. Join Dr. Gregory as he discusses the potential benefits and possible misuses of GMO’s.

RSVP. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.

WED, MAY 20, 2015 Insect and Flower Pollination Relationship – 7pm. Southeast Michigan Butterfly Association hosts presentation by Roger Sutherland of the Southeastern Mich. Beekeepers Assoc. $3.

Nankin Mills Interpretive Center, 33175 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. Main entrance is on Hines Dr. SembaButterfly.org.

THUR, MAY 21, 2015 Pressure Point Therapy for Stress Reduction7-8pm. Experience this “hands-on” workshop taught by Dr. William Karl, to reduce muscle aches and knots resulting from stress. Receive the most benefit; bring a partner. RSVP. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. 734-435-8220.

Essential Exercise- 8-9pm.Learn essential exercises to help you improve strength, balance and overall energy and become eligible for Dr. Karl’s advanced classes which draw from the practices of the Tibetan monks. RSVP. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. 734-435-8220.

Look Like You Just Got a Face Lift - 1011:30am. Facial exercises designed to give you a “natural face-lift” without spending thousands on cosmetic surgery. Free, RSVP. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft, Livonia. 734-6640339.

Basic Aquaponics – 12-2pm. A Greening of Detroit, Grow and Eat Class hosted by Detroit Market Garden. For residents primarily from Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck communities. $ 5 or free for Greening of Det. members or if enrolled in Build a Garden Program.

Register by email, education@greeningofdetroit. com. 1850 Erskine, Detroit.

SUN, MAY 31, 2015 8 th Annual Raw Food & EcoFest – 10am5pm. Local & International speakers, lectures, workshops, food demos,& samples, healthy & eco friendly lifestyle vendors. $10 per person admission. Holiday Inn Livonia Conf Ctr, 17123 Laurel Park Dr N, Livonia. 734-464-1300.

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SAT, MAY 23, 2015 Get Rid of the Hump in the Back of Your Neck - 10-11:30am. Learn how to look great without that over 40 Dowager’s Hump. Exercises that will change your body’s shape. Free, RSVP. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft, Livonia.

734-664-0339.

Basics of Vegetable Gardens – 11am-12pm.

Learn all you need to know to grow your own veg and herbs. Free. Ray Hunter Garden Center, 16153 Eureka, Southgate.734-284-2500.

TUES, MAY 26, 2015 Meditation on Tuesday -7:15-8pm. Join MJ and learn techniques to use at home. Take a break from daily activities w/breath work & a quiet environment. All levels welcome. RSVP. Free.

Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.

THUR, MAY 28, 2015 Oils and Your Pets – 7-8:30pm. Join Cynthia Haas and Dr. D. and find out how your furry friends can benefit from the use of Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. They will discuss six unique blends that were formulated for a wide variety of animals. . RSVP. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton.

734-455-6767.

MON, JUNE 08, 2015 Temple Gathering – 6-8pm. Temple Gathering is a regular get together of those seeking a chance to connect and openly discuss a wide range of topics including sexuality, consciousness, spirituality, tantra and more. If you are new to our West Dearborn private Temple Studio, you must email to RSVP in advance and for location info.

Dakini@MysterySchooloftheTempleArts.com.

WED, JUNE 10, 2015 Music & Art in the Gardens – 5:30-8:30pm.

Enjoy summer evening in the Gardens with live music and art on display. Food and beverages available to purchase onsite. All ages. $5 per person. 6/10- Big Ray & the Motor City Kings, 6/17- The Lynn Laplante Seven, 6/24-Jerry McKenzie & Just Jazz, 7/1-Bill Bynum & Co, 7/8-Drummer Sean Dobbins Trio, 7/15-Chris Codish & The Brothers Groove, 7/22-Saxophonist Deon Yates, 7/29-Don Middlebrook & the Pearl Divers, 8/5-Metro Jazz Voices, 8/12-The Marcus Elliot Quartet, 8/19-Girls’ Night Out…Date Night, 8/26-The Dave Bennett Quartet. Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. 888-383-4108

SUN, JUNE 21, 2015

SAT, MAY 30, 2015 Annual Spring Garden Tour – 10am-2pm.

Designed as an experiential and educational space, this garden includes over 30 Clematis and over 200 species of native plants. Garden art, music and refreshments. Free. Hands-workshop, $ Facebook.com/BlackCatPottery. 313- 885-3385.

Detroit Farm and Garden Workshops – 1-3pm.

6/21-Landscape Design, 7/19- Medicinal Herbs, 8/16 -Fermentation, 9/20- Composting, 10/18Fall Clean Up, Free. Detroit Farm & Garden, 1759 21st St, Detroit. DetroitFarmAndGarden. com. 313-655-2344.

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Detroit Eastern Market /Detroit – 6am-4pm.

Focus on Artisans. Russell St, between Mack & Gratiot. 313-833-9300.

Real Women Real Issues – 11:30am-12pm.

Tune into WMYD My TV 20 to hear the original broadcast, featuring a segment with the Jungle Juice Bar. 313-571-3075.

Donation Yoga -11:45am. All levels welcome in a serene studio with natural light. Be Nice Yoga, 4100 Woodward, Detroit. 313-544-9787.

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

New students – first week free, then $5 per class afterwards. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, Warren. StrongHeartYoga.com Hot Yoga – 6-7:30pm. (also,Wed, 9-10:30am. and Fri, 4:30-6pm.). Come with an empty stomach; nothing to eat 2 hours prior to class. Drink plenty of water beginning hours before class time. Dress in tank top shirt; dress as if you were at the beach. $ 15 drop-in. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. 313-292-9642.

Greater Health 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.

313-451-1278.

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.

Story Time – 10-11am. Stories for seniors, adults and children. Weekly themes. Jungle Juice Bar, 14929 Charlevoix, Grosse Pointe Park. 313571-3075

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Cardio Boxing W/Conga Fit – 5:30-6:15pm.

45 minutes of cardio boxing to various martial art forms, followed by session of Conga Fit; drumming to the beats of Africa with moves from pilates/yoga &P90X. $7. World of Pole Fitness & Dance, 32669 Warren, Ste 6, Garden City. 734-306-0909.

You must do the things you think you cannot do. ~Eleanor Roosevelt Greater Health 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. 313-451-1278.

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Wild Wednesdays – Greenland Markets, best prices on fruits and vegetables.

Locations in Dearborn & Dearborn Heights.

SuperGreenlandMarket.com.

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.

Lunch Time Yoga Vinyasa- 12pm. Level l/ll (A).

Heidi Miklos Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.

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Canton Farmers Market 500 N Ridge Rd 734-394-5375 Opens May 17 9am-1pm

Downtown Farmers Market at Lafayette Gardens 132 W Lafayette Blvd May 11am-4pm

Eastern Market 2934 Russell St 313-833-9300 all year 6am-4pm

Lincoln Park Farmers Market Painters Supply, Fort St & Southfield Rd 313-427-0443 May 11am-4pm

Northville Farmers Market 195 S Main St 248-349-7640 May 1 8am-3pm

Plymouth Farmers Market 850 W Ann Arbor Trail 734-453-1540 May 7:30am-12:30pm

Westland Farmers Market 36601 Ford Rd May 3-7pm

Shelby Farmers Market 49965 Van Dyke Ave 586-943-5785 May 9 9am-2pm

Dearborn Farmers & Artisans Market 22100 Michigan Ave 313-584-6100 May 8 9am-2pm

West Park Farmers Market Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Park 313-822-2812 ex 202 May 9am-1pm

Eastern Market 2934 Russell St 313-833-9300 all year 9am-3pm

Wayne Farmers Market 3355 S Wayne Rd 734-786-8401 May 6 3-7pm

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Poetry Unplugged – 8-11pm. Open mic and acoustic live with host Sky Covington. See/ hear some of Detroit’s most prolific poets and songwriters. $5. Harbor House, 440 Clinton, Detroit. 586-362-7460.

SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Thur. 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.

Basic Computer Class – 10-11am. Presented by the Harper Woods Library. Call Mrs. Kent for more information. 19601 Harper, Harper Woods.

HarperWoodsLibrary.org. 313-343-2575.

Kid’s Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. 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! Fellows Creek Golf & Banq, 2936 S. Lotz Rd, Canton.

Community Share Dinner & Activities – 6pm.

Join us for a meal, followed by contemporary worship, Bible study, classes, music, cards, and crafts-sign up for dinner each wk, suggested cost $6 per adult, $4 for 4-14, 3 and under free. “paywhat-you-can”. Allen Park Presbyterian Church, 7101 Park Ave, Allen Park. 313-383-0100.

Ashtanga – 6pm. Yoga Shala & Wellness, 25411 W Warren, Suite D, Dearborn Heights.

313-278-4308 Open Mic – 7-10pm. For musicians, poets, comedians, etc. Sign up starts at 6:30pm. Free.

Always Brewing Detroit, 19180 Grand River, Detroit. 313-879-1102.

Hatha Yoga- 8:30-9:30am. All levels. Bring mat, towel, water bottle and dress comfortable in workout clothing. Suggested donation, $5-15.

Pop-Up Yoga at Whole Foods Market - Midtown - upstairs Community Room, 115 Mack, Detroit.

248-930-4587.

Belly Dancing- 6:15-7:30pm. $15. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. 313-292-9642.

Detroit Eastern Market /Detroit – 6am-4pm.

Russell, between Mack & Gratiot. 313-833-9300.

Slow Flow Yoga – 9-10am. Pop-Up Yoga. $10 suggested donation. SocraTea & Artist Gallery, 71 Garfield, Ste 50, Detroit. Call in advance.

313-833-7100.

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. 313832-1155.

Greater Health 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. 313-451-1278.

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Serving the community for 26 years 6231 N Canton Center Rd #109, Canton, MI 48187 734-455-6767 CantonCenterChiropractic.com We offer Chiropractic and nutritional services to help you achieve optimal wellness.

Additional services include Massage, Reflexolgy, Reiki, Kinesio-Taping and educational workshops. Let Dr. Robert Potter, Jr. and Associates be “Your Natural Health Care Providers”.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER FOR PEACE & CONFLICT STUDIES Wayne State University 313-577-3453 ab3440@wayne.edu Clasweb.Wayne.edu/cpcs

Conflict Resolution and Cultural Diversity Training for groups, schools, companies, agencies. 50 years of experience and community service. World Pledge Peace and Environment Posters available for young people.

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Tw o Ye a r A c c e l e r a t e d Traditional Naturopathy (ND) program. Master Herbalists track offered, Primary Care Naturopath track offered.

Hands-on experiential , Green Rounds, Clinical Internship, bringing 20 years of private practice and educator experience to unique curriculum. Visit us on Facebook at Naturopathic School of Ann Arbor. Come visit the School and see for yourself. E mail: naturopathicschool@gmail. com

FARMERS MARKET SHELBY FARMERS MARKET 49965 Van Dyke Ave Shelby Twp info@ShelbyFarmersMarket.com ShelbyFarmersMarket.com

The 2015 season starts May 9th and runs thru Oct 24th and the Harvest Festival.

Now accepting Snap benefits + double up food bucks. New group of Amish farmers will have grass fed meats and fresh goat cheese along with locally grown organic produce, honey, maple syrup, fresh baked breads, flowers, plants and Chef Kendall Mitchell will prepare recipes with in season produce and cooking demonstrations. Donation yoga class every week @ 9am, and free historic tours at 11am, meet at the front gates.

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Sterling Wright Credit Improvement Services 313-744-2393

34164 Plymouth Rd. Livonia, MI 48150 734-427-3144 Zerbos.com

Dedicated to assisting consumers achieve financial stability through education and counseling. We provide low cost financial services with products that meet today’s economic climate. call today for your free consultation and gain financial self-reliance.

Wall to Wall supplements Organic products & produce Frozen & Refrigerated foods Groceries, Teas, Bulk Foods Natural Chemical Free Pet Products Mineral Based Cosmetics Chemical Free Personal Care products Raw Living & Sprouted Food Section Fitness Section and more.

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HEALTHY DRINKS NEU KOMBUCHA

204 west 4th st Royal oak mi 48067 248-837-0932 Neukombucha@yahoo.com Neu.kombucha@facebook.com Locally bottled healthy, fermented drink to help add a little culture to your life! Try one of our amazing flavors: pineapple ginger, lavender lemonade, root beer, and super berry (goji, blueberry, and elderberry)

HISTORICAL SITE PACKARD PROVING GROUNDS HISTORIC SITE

49965 Van Dyke Ave Shelby Twp, MI 48317 (bet 22 & 23 Mile Rds) 586-943-5785 PackardEvents.org Beautiful automotive history site with Albert Kahn designed buildings on 14 acres.

Includes banquet facilities that accommodates all different size groups up to 300 guests for a sit down meal. Free tours every Sat @ 11am, May 9th thru Oct 24th.

HOLISTIC HEALTH NATURES REMEDIES DR DENISE ACTON, N.D.

734-645-4434 NaturesRemediesDR.com Certified naturopathic doctor offers acupuncture treatments, nutritional counseling, massage raindrop therapy, and biomeridian testing for a variety of issues.

Advanced training in nutrition response testing for food sensitivities, chemicals, heavy metals, or virus, bacteria, fungus or parasites. She works out of several clinics in Ann Arbor and Brighton. Call to schedule an appt today to get your health back on track.

HOLISTIC THERAPY TRANSFORMATIONAL CHOICES 164 N Main St, Plymouth MI TransformationalChoices.com Chad Allee 734-845-6015 chad@TransformationalChoices.com

Our mission is to provide affordable comprehensive and holistic mental health services to individuals, couples, families, children, and groups throughout southeast Michigan. We specialize in a contemplative, creative, and mindful approach towards helping you navigate life’s transitions.

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DANA CASEY DESIGN

dana casey, owner 517-528-9247 danacaseydesign.blogspot.com Dana melds feng shui and interior design elevating and defining spaces in a unique way. She offers online or on site feng shui consultations with or without full service interior design for commercial and residential clients.

Make J House Juice your healthy food option destination. From cold pressed organic juices to super food smoothies, healthy sandwiches and collard wraps, to vegan soups and a large selection of raw sweet treats, we’ve got your covered!

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HURON ST. CLAIR CONCEPTS

Grocery, dairy, Halal Deli, Bakery, Homemade Hummus, fresh fruits and vegetables. Come to Wild Wednesdays for the best prices on fruits and vegetables!

Our firm specializes in interior revision, event production and editorial services; personal and corporate. We analyze, recommend and implement creative solutions to meet your requirements. Create . Consult . Coordinate.

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JUICE BARS BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED JUICE BAR

We Offer all Natural Smoothies - Raw Juices -Flavored Hot and Cold Teas And our Healthy Ganovia Coffee all made with Alkaline Water..

JUNGLE JUICE BAR

14929 Charlevoix St, Grosse Pointe 48215 313-531-3075 JJBMich.com

Amannamedhooper@gmail.com 586-944-9251 A man named Hooper is a music duo comprised of guitar and drums/ percussion which offers a unique, distinct and distinguished sound. Band members John Aman and Walter Hooper have been playing music together for two years and offer a wide variety of musical styles; covers to original material, catering to all audiences. A man named Hooper has played throughout the Metro Detroit area and can be contacted for private bookings and special events.

ORGANIC LAWNCARE A-1 ORGANIC LAWNS, L.L.C.

Complete Natural Lawn Application Products & Programs PO Box 874, Highland 248-889-7200 A-1OrganicLawns.com

DEARBORN 12715 W Warren Ave 313-584-5445 13320 W Warren Ave 313-584-1211 15237 W Warren Ave 313-945-5445

We believe in protecting and preserving your family and home environment with natural fertilizers that use the power of nature to beautify your property.

DEARBORN HEIGHTS 23340 Ford Rd 313-278-5445 25853 Ford Rd 313-274-5445

Located Inside The 1917 American Bistro 19416 Livernois, Detroit MI 48221 313-863-1917 BAHFJuiceBar.net

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SUCCESS UNLIMITED HOLISTIC THERAPIES 2930 Biddle Wyandotte 48192 WyandotteMassage.com emsamyn@successunltd.com

Jungle Juice Bar offers fresh fruit/vegetable JungleJuiceBar smoothies and raw Juices Gone Wild juice blends and healthy snacks, sandwiches, salads, desserts and other vegan/vegetarian and raw food selections—all of which are prepared in-house using whole and unprocessed ingredients.

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Located in downtown Wyandotte, we have been providing therapeutic massage and reflexology since 1996.

Give us a call to schedule your appointment today!

9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd, Vanderbilt, MI 49795 989-983-4107 office@songofthemorning.org SongoftheMorning.org Find spiritual refreshment amongst 800-acres of natural beauty for your own personal retreat or participate in workshops, yoga classes, meditations, or Sunday Service.

Accommodations and gourmet vegetarian meals available.

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DR SHARON A. OLIVER, M.D. INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE INSTITUTE

SPIRITUALITY ONE SPACE LESLIE BLACKBURN Dearborn, MI 313.269.6719 OneSpaceConnected.com MysterySchooloftheTempleArts.com Illuminating the Path of Self-Realization through A r t , Yo g a , S a c r e d G e o m e t r y, S a c r e d Sexuality & more!

Individual and couple coaching is available in addition to group classes, workshops and retreats.

Browse the website for original artwork and music.

Prints, music downloads and commission pieces are also available.

Positive anything is better than negative nothing. ~Elbert Hubbard

18714 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48203 313-368-2284 313-368-4598 fax DrOliverMD.Tripod.com Dr. Oliver is a medical doctor Board Certified by the American Holistic Medical Association.

She has over 15 years experience helping people achieve their optimal health with the use of foods, herbs and natural remedies. If needed Dr. Oliver has the knowledge and ability to help you effectively use conventional treatments, including chelation therapy, intravenous Vitamin C, and nutritional I.V.s. Come experience truly wholistic care!

A hub for wellness & social change Olive-Seed.com Latricia Wright vitality@Olive-Seed.com (313) 757-0993 We provide affordable products and transformational workshops, emphasizing nutrition and lifestyle planning for holistic betterment. We offer a unique service that indicates the body’s biochemical balance and state of general health. We also feature customized wellness planning, custom herbal tea blends and homemade beauty products that offer a nontoxic and sustainable addendum to our programs. Call today and maximize your health potential!

YOGA YOGA 4 PEACE

13550 Dix-Toledo Rd., Southgate Mi 48195 y4peace.org Yoga 4 Peace is a non-profit yoga studio that offers classes on a donation basis. We have a wide variety of classes for every level. We offer Classes, Workshops, Retreats and Teacher Training.

If I had my life to live over, I

would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. ~Nadine Stair

WELLNESS CENTERS DR. WILLIAM H. KARL, D.C., CERTIFIED WELLNESS DOCTOR KARL WELLNESS CENTER & CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 30935 Ann Arbor Trail Westland, MI 48185 734-425-8220 KarlWellnessCenter.com Certified Wellness Doctor with over 30 years experience, Dr. William H. Karl, D.C., is dedicated to helping his patients obtain optimal healthutilizing whole food supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedies, nutritional consultation, allergy elimination/reprogramming techniques, detoxification programs, advanced chiropractic care, cold laser, and Neurological Relief Techniques for Fibromyalgia and pain management.

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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 SERVICES MASSAGE for the WHOLE FAMILY. We serve all ages.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Moms receive 20% savings in May with mention of this ad.

Gift Certificates applicable.

Local Art available.

Body Relief 4U 16060 Eureka Rd, Southgate (734) 324-8840, BodyRelief4U.com.

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED WORLD MEDICAL RELIEF SEEKING VOLUNTEERS - Volunteers needed to assist in sorting and packing donated medical supplies.

No exp needed, but medical experience is especially helpful. Saturday work days start at 9am-11:30am.Bring a friend or two along and introduce them to the work we are doing overseas and locally. Volunteer opportunities for groups during the week as well as the scheduled Saturdays. Weekday hours for volunteering are Mon-Thur 8am-4pm, in 4 hr shifts. Contact Carolyn at 313-866-5333, ext. 222. World Medical Relief 11745 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit.

313-866-5333 WorldMedicalRelief.org.

HOME FUREVER • Volunteers and foster homes needed • Dog food • Disinfectant • Paper towels • Call to arrange pickup Marilyn at 313-645-4399

WISH LIST

SHELTER TO HOME • Volunteers and foster homes needed • Canned cat food (any brand) • Cat sized pet beds • Kitty litter • Bleach • Cleaning supplies • Laundry detergent • Drop off on Saturday from 12-5 • or in bins on front porch • Also drop off used shoes (they get paid for pounds of shoes donated, bin on front porch) 266 Oak Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192 (888) 908-227

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themes whole systems health plus: energy boosters

enlightened relationships plus: healing grief

animal rights

plus: healthy home

breast health

plus: natural birth

healing addiction

JULY

food democracy

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

Please contact us if you would like to donate an item from this list. Habitat for Humanity Detroit is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax deductable in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code. HabitatDetroit.org.

313- 521-6691 Office Supplies

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ReStore Shopping Carts Flatbed Carts Kitchen Cabinets Upholstered Furniture New and Used Appliances

plus: new healthy cuisine

nature’s wisdom

JUNE

AUGUST

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DETROIT WISH LIST

plus: balanced man plus: inspired living

parenting with presence plus: creativity

agelessness

plus: yoga benefits

working together

plus: natural antidepressants

NOVEMBER

true wealth

DECEMBER

prayer & meditation

plus: beauty

plus: holiday themes

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49965 Van Dyke Ave Shelby Township, MI 48317

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

his beautiful automotive history site is situated on 14 acres and features Albert Kahn designed buildings, and is a lovely venue for weddings and special occasions.

The large Repair Garage Room can accommodate up to 300 guests, and the smaller Lodge Garage room is great for smaller meetings and celebrations.

Site Tours by Appointment.

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Contact: Mary Anne, Event Coordinator 586-943-5785 cell/text • maryannedemo@gmail.com www.PackardEvents.org Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site

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8th Annual Raw Food & Healthy Lifestyle Expo www.LivingSimplyRaw.com Sunday, May 31st 10am – 5pm TICKETS $10 AT THE DOOR

Holiday Inn Conference Center

17123 Laurel Pk Dr, Livonia MI 48152

(734) 464-1300

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Certified Nutritional Microscopist

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