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September Speaker: Sandy Waundlust,M.A., L.L.P. of Alliance Counseling Center Topic: Integrative methods in Behavioral Health

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ootball season, cool temperatures and the gorgeous, colorful changing of the leaves are some of the highlights of fall. As the days grow shorter and children return to school, regular schedules and routines, although busy, give us a sense of familiar comfort. Back-to-school time seems at least as fun for parents as it is for children. The annual traditional of shopping for school supplies and clothing brings the thrill of finding amazing bargains, as well as a bit of nostalgia. Yet perhaps the greatest excitement of returning to school is the anticipation of discovering new experiences, knowledge and people. As adults, even if we aren’t full-time students anymore, we can continue to learn and grow. Socrates said, “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” Lifelong learning opportunities abound in Detroit. Rekindle the Spirit Institute is a new organization within St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat and Conference Center that offers a wide variety of workshops, teaching effective strategies for managing stress, grief and other challenges of modern day life. Executive Director Bernadette Beach, a registered nurse, offers an enlightening perspective on personal growth and development in the article, “Today’s Stress is Different,” on p. 26. It’s also never too late to learn about love and finding special someone, according to Tammy Braswell, who writes, “How to Attract your Ideal Love Partner,” on p. 20. In her workshop at the Canton Chiropractic Office on September 17, Braswell connects with people energetically and soulfully to help them express their potential and purpose so that they can experience greater health, happiness, fulfillment and abundance in their lives. Natural Awakenings magazines are chock full of information each month to help us explore, learn and grow personally and in relationship with others and the Earth. Absorb what resonates with you, and then share the message and the magazine with someone that you care about. Live well,

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Moving the Body Opens the Door to Spirit by Lisa Marshall

20 ATTRACTING THE IDEAL PARTNER by Tammy Braswell

21 DEEP-HEALING YOGA

Release Trauma, Build Resilience by Sarah Todd

22 FAT FIGHT Like Us, Pets Must Eat

Right and Keep Moving by Dr. Shawn Messonnier

26 TODAY’S STRESS IS DIFFERENT

Workshops Offer Effective Management Strategies by Bernadette Beach, R.N.

28 SCHOOLS GO GREEN Homework, Lunch, Buses Get an Eco-Makeover by Avery Mack

30 WHAT PEACE MEANS TO CHILDREN The World We All Need by Kids for Peace

32 THE ALLURE

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Supermodel Sarah DeAnna’s Universal Beauty Secrets by April Thompson

34 STAYING POWER A Good Trainer Keeps Us On Track by Debra Melani

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newsbriefs Community Invited to Participate in Nia Jam Session

Nia jam session will take place from 2:30 to 4 p.m., September 21, at Guardian Martial Arts and Fitness, in Garden City, in celebration of Nia’s 30th anniversary. Nia instructors from the Detroit metropolitan area will lead participants of all levels in this barefoot practice that provides whole body fitness, strength and flexibility. Nia blends movements and principles inspired by dance with martial arts as diverse as tae kwon do and t’ai chi and healing arts, such as yoga and the Feldenkrais method. Nia utilizes combinations of patterns and freestyle movement set in a variety of speeds, styles and energy dynamics to balance the body, mind, emotions and spirit and enable each person to express the joy of movement that When it’s time to stop lies within them. Students are encouraged to exercising and start moving... discover how their body moves and to modify their speed and range of motion to suit their unique needs and abilities. The benefits of the Nia practice include greater ease and pleasure living within one’s body, weight loss, improved cardiovascular Classes in Canton, Ferndale, Troy, Birmingham, Warren and conditioning, greater flexibility, muscle Commerce Township definition and strengthening, and the release of stress and anxiety.

www.NiaDetroit.com Cost: $10. Location: 30942 Ford Rd., Garden City. For more information, call Jennifer Desiderio or email Inner_Dance@yahoo.com. Schedule an Introduction toat Nia513-255-0950 class for your facility Call Patricia Scott 517-285-3009

Volunteers and Donations Needed for a Worthy Cause

olunteers and donations of cash and supplies are needed to create 400 handmade wooden toys that will be given out at the second annual WARMing Detroit event, created by WARM Training Center, a 30-year-old Detroit nonprofit that that promotes the development of resource-efficient, affordable, healthy homes and communities through education, training, and technical assistance. Held in collaboration with Urban Neighborhood Initiatives (UNI), this year’s event comprises a holiday party in December for low-income families that need of food and other support. UNI is dedicated to the interconnected development of people and communities. They lead and support families in creating safe, attractive and healthy communities in which to live. WARM Training Center was one of the first recipients of the Michigan Green Leaders Award, given by the Detroit Free Press in 2010. WARM was honored for its demonstrated history of innovation, job creation, sustainable development, community advocacy and commitment to energy conservation through weatherizing homes and providing energy audits to small businesses and nonprofits in Michigan. Location: 4835 Michigan Ave., Detroit. To volunteer or make a donation, call 313894-1030 or visit WARMTraining.org.

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Master Herbalist and Iridology Seminars in Troy

aturopathic Doctor Marion D., “Micki,” Jones, a master herbalist and iridologist for more than 34 years, will teach two seminars at the Somerset Inn, in Troy. Jones, co-author of the book, A Practical Guide to Herbal Extracts, discusses how herbs work in the body, which are recommended for specific ailments and how to safely take herbs alongside prescription medicines in a

Master Herbalist seminar, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., September 21 and 22. In the International Iridology Practitioner’s Association (IIPA) Level I Iridology seminar, which goes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., September 28 and 29, she teaches how to examine the eyes to detect genetic strengths and weaknesses and assess a person’s current health condition. “These seminars are open to anyone wanting to learn about natural remedies to heal the body or that has an interest in becoming a master herbalist or iridologist,” comments Alice Goodall, RN and natural health nurse who coordinated the classes. “Micki studied under Dr. Bernard Jensen, a pioneer in the field of iridology, well-known for his accomplishments in the field of natural health care.” Jones developed a Universal Iridology Chart, which combines the American and European iridology theories and markings. She has served on the IIPA board of directors and as the treasurer and director of certification and accreditation for IIPA. She was educated at Dr. Christopher’s School of Natural Healing, Westbrook University and the Holistic Medicine College of Wisconsin. Cost: $150 for each seminar. Location: 2601 W. Big Beaver, Troy. For more information or registration, call Goodall at 586-646-0066. For more information on Jones, visit Iridology.com.

Yoga Shala and Wellness Center Opens in Dearborn Heights

newsbriefs Yoga 4 Peace to Host Community Fundraiser

oga 4 Peace (Y4P), a nonprofit yoga studio, in Southgate, will host a Unity in the Park fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., September 28, at Kiwanis Park in Southgate. Money raised from the event will help the donation-based Y4P to continue its mission to assist individuals in the creation of peace of mind, to encourage peace between all living beings and to learn to live sustainably at peace with the planet, all through the practice of yoga. Suitable for all ages, this second annual event promises a variety of yoga classes and children’s activities including train rides, as well as a silent auction, health and wellness vendors and musical entertainment. Y4P is a licensed proprietary school in Michigan, offering a 200-hour yoga teachers’ training. The nonprofit’s goal is to share yoga with all, regardless of personal belief, physical ability, or financial limitation. Cost: $20. Location: 13901 Leroy St., Southgate. For more information, including sponsorship and donation opportunities, call 734-282-9642 or visit Y4Peace.org.

Better Health Market Hosts Brain Health Seminar

etter Health Market in Southgate will host the free seminar, Choosy Moms Choose Brain Healthy Foods, from 11 a.m. to noon, September 14. Bethany Perry, a holistic health and life consultant, will discuss ways to nourish a child’s brain to enhance their performance in school. She will prepare several recipes that even the pickiest eaters will enjoy. Perry, a certified brain-health practitioner through Amen Affiliated Education Center program of the Amen Clinics, will teach the importance of brain health and function to people’s ability to do their best in everything, including living a happy, healthy life. Cost: Free. Location: 17825 Eureka Rd., Southgate. To RSVP, call 734-374-1973 or visit TheBetterHealthStore.com.

oga Shala and Wellness Center has opened at 25411 West Warren, Suite D, in Dearborn Heights. “Our intention is to serve as a space that promotes healing, enlightenment, creativity and complete wellness,” says

Jamie Garrison, owner and yoga instructor. Beginning September 16, the center will offer a full schedule of yoga classes and meditation sessions to serve students of all levels and abilities, ranging from slow paced and therapeutic to more advanced, vigorous classes. Healing services such as Reiki and reflexology will be provided by appointment. Yoga Shala plans to host a variety of workshops, seminars and events exploring holistic and natural living and therapeutic topics. It will also vend a wide range of goods such as yoga mats, candles, tea, crystals, essential oils, handmade soaps, incense and jewelry, with a special focus on products made in Michigan. For more information, visit YogaShalaAndWellnessCenter.com or call 313-520-3377.

It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver. ~Mahatma Gandhi

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newsbriefs Tuition Incentive for Massage and Bodywork Therapies Program

he Naturopathic School of the Healing Arts, approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, is offering 40 percent off tuition for its 750-hour program beginning this fall. Tours of the school will be conducted September 16, 17 and 18 for prospective students to visit, sit in on a class and learn more about the program. The program is ideally suited for the student seeking a massage therapy education that integrates classical and conventional massage therapy training with a variety of natural healing approaches such as energy medicine, herbal applications and applied hydrotherapy. For more information, call 734-769-7794 or visit the Massage Training page at NaturopathicSchoolofAnnArbor.net.

Put Your Best Face Forward – A Class for Teens

eggiePatti is offering a new class – just for teens! Put Your Best Face Forward offers practical advice for teens on how to use diet and nutrition for clear complexions, a healthy physique, and controlling mood swings. The class is open to teens from 13 to 17 and costs just $5. The class will be Wed, Sept 18 and will be offered in two sessions – 6 pm for boys and 7 pm for girls. Classes will be held at Total Health Foods, located at 2938 Biddle in Wyandotte. For more information, visit VeggiePatti.com or email veggiepatti@gmail.com. Advance registration not required.

Donations Needed for Belle Isle Native Plant Garden

ash donations are needed to create a sustainable native plant demonstration garden adjacent to Detroit’s Belle Isle park police station, to be established by the Rotary Club of Detroit, Club #16, along with other clubs in Rotary International District 6400, and in cooperation with the city of Detroit and the Belle Isle Conservancy. The goal is to raise $20,000 for purchase of perennial plants, trees, compost, mulch and other soil amendments before the September 28 planting date. This garden will not only beautify the area seen by many visitors but also create a learning lab for young people training in the environmental sciences through identification of Michigan native species showcasing the importance of biodiversity and emphasizing their benefits and the role they play in support of beneficial insects, birds, amphibians and mammals. A managerial plan involving Rotarians, master gardeners, and other community organizations including the Belle Isle Conservancy Stewardship Program will maintain the garden going forward. Belle Isle is a 982-acre island park in the Detroit River, located between the United States mainland and Canada. Designed by architects George Mason and Zacharias Rice, the historic

Behavior Health Topic at Holistic Networking Meeting

he Holistic Networking Group, a community networking event for businesses centered around healthy and sustainable living, will meet from 6 to 8 p.m., September 11, at St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat and Conference Center, in Detroit. The scheduled presenter is psychologist Sandy Waundless of Alliance Counseling Center. Waundless, who conducts psychotherapy with children, adolescents and adults, will discuss integrative methods in behavioral health. Sponsored by Natural Awakenings magazine of Detroit, each monthly Holistic Networking Group meeting allows time for introductions, one-on-one networking and a presenter presentation. Bringing business cards and flyers is recommended. Cost: Free. Location: 23333 Schoolcraft Rd., Detroit. For more information and to RSVP, call 586-943-5785 or email Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsDetroit.com.

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newsbriefs Wholistic Beauty Connected New Store Grand Opening

holistic Beauty Connected has moved to 1600 Clay Street, Suite 401, in Detroit, a new location within the Russell Trade Center, and will celebrate the move with a three-day grand opening from noon, August 30, to 8 p.m., September 1. Highlighting the festivities will be Dr. Sauna Wilson, founder of C.A.R.E. Chiropractic, who will discuss the importance of how to establish and maintain good skeletal health, from 1 to 4 p.m., August 31. Other events include product demonstrations and healthy food samples. Wholistic Beauty Connected is a premier bath, body and wellness store with products ranging from herbal teas and remedies to handcrafted jewelry as well as offering makeovers and workshops to calm the mind, nurture the body and honor the spirit.

Meditation Lecture Series and Classes at Schoolcraft College

choolcraft College Continuing Education is offering the five-week lecture series entitled A Journey of SelfDiscovery: Meditation, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning September 18. Led by Kathy Bindu Henning, the lectures strive to offer valuable insights and practical tools for reducing stress, deepening one’s sense of self and enjoying life in the present moment. Lectures can be taken individually or as a discounted series. Each two-hour interactive presentation comprises meditation, sharing and Q-and-A period.

For more information and to print coupons, visit WholisticBeautyConnected.com or call 313-923-7119.

Detroit’s Renaissance: the Healing of the City with Patrice Gaines at the Wright Museum

atrice Gaines, an award-winning author, former Washington Post journalist and spiritual life coach, will present an interactive discussion called A Moment of Grace: The Importance of Creating the Beloved Community, in the General Motors Theater of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, from 3 to 5 p.m., September 8. As a subtopic, the lecture will also cover Detroit’s renaissance and the healing of the city. Also a motivational speaker, Gaines is the co-founder of The Brown Angel Center, a personal empowerment program in Charlotte, North Carolina, that helps formerly incarcerated women become financially independent. The event will include the presentation of the Spirit of Detroit Award to 34 students and chaperones that took a two-week tour of the South to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream tour. As part of their two-week tour of the South, the students completed an intensive Nonviolence Education and Training program at the The King Center, in Atlanta, Georgia. The all-ages AARP-sponsored event is honoring National Grandparents’ Day with health-related exhibitors and free valet parking, as well as free admission at The Wright, the world’s largest African American Museum. The event will simulcast through museums across the nation. Cost: Free, with free parking. Location: 315 E. Warren at Brush St., Detroit. For more event information, call 313-759-3782 or 313-712-7159, email Abena913@ gmail.com or visit TheWright.org. To learn more about Patrice Gaines, visit PatriceGaines.com.

Henning will also teach Present Moment Meditation classes for four weeks, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Mondays beginning October 21. The classes are great for beginners and those looking for group meditation, because they use an inviting, lighthearted and practical approach. Each class includes two meditations, as well as time for discussion and a Q-and-A. The Mayo Clinic states that meditation can give a sense of calm, peace and balance that benefits emotional well-being and overall health as well as relationships, both personal and professional. Cost: All five weeks of lectures, $95; individual lectures, $25–$39 each. All four meditation classes, $59. Senior discounts available. Location: For information and registration (now open), call 734-462-4448 or visit Schoolcraft.edu/cepd.

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newsbriefs Gluten-Free Awareness Tour Comes to Detroit

he Gluten-Free Awareness Tour comes to the Double Tree Hotel Detroit– Dearborn, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., September 7 and 8. Produced in nine cities, including Detroit, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, the tour promotes awareness of celiac disease and gluten-free nutrition, and features dozens of national and local gluten-free food manufacturers exhibiting gluten-free foods and beverages, as well as chef demos and presentations from celiac disease experts. The gluten-free goods provide food and beverage options to those who have celiac disease or require a gluten-free diet so they may live happier, healthier lives. Detroit’s Sisro’s Cakery will discuss gluten and allergenfree baking. The company is on a mission to provide gluten and allergen-free artisan baked goods and breads that are scrumptious. The Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery Stage will also offer live cooking demonstrations. Kids can enjoy special activities in the Children’s Pavilion.

lines is akin to pulling the seams apart on a garment expecting it to hang better. YogAlign connects your limbs to the center of the body, aligns the natural curves of the spine, and heals the harmful effects of chair sitting and compartmentalized fitness training,” explains Michaelle. “Although yoga philosophy is ancient, the yoga poses most people practice today are not. YogAlign is a scientific and global approach to reconnecting the natural form of the human body that has been lost from spending time in the right angle shape of chairs.”

Cost: Adults, $10 per day; $15 for both days; children under 12, free. Location: 5801 Southfield Expy., Detroit. For more information, call 440-799-4344 or visit CeliacAwarenessTour.com. The YogAlign workshops are sponsored by Joe Sparks of Hot YogAlign in Perrsyburg, Ohio. The workshops will be held at Oak Openings Lodge, 5240 Wilkins Rd in Whitehouse, Ohio. The public workshop will take place Saturday, November 9 from 9 am to 4 pm and costs $175 ($150 if paid in advance). The Level 1 certification, which includes the public workshop, takes place daily 9 am to 5 pm from Saturday, November 9 through Saturday, November 16 and consists of 60 hours of instruction. The cost is $1500 and there are prerequisites. For more information, please contact Joe at 419-345-0885, joe.sparks@toast.net, or visit YogAlign.com.

Change Your Posture, Change Your Life Workshop Coming to Ohio in November

hange Your Posture, Change Your Life” is a unique workshop on YogAlign, a very different painless way to practice yoga. In the workshop, participants will breathe their way to a pain-free life using simple techniques that align your spine, take pressure off your joints, and balance flexibility and strength levels in your body. The workshop will be taught by Michaelle Edwards, YogAlign innovator and owner of Kauai Yoga School in Hawaii. In addition to the public workshop, Michaelle will be conducting a Level 1 YogAlign certification program for yoga instructors and other fitness professionals. “YogAlign is an evolution in the way that yoga poses and stretching techniques are performed. The human body is a global continuum and all parts affect the whole. Until now, most people stretch the body in ‘parts’ using straight lines and right angles which go against the spiral curving design of the human body. To stretch in straight

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newsbriefs Park Bar Hosts Open Chair Event

he Park Bar in Detroit will host the event, Open Chair Detroit, at 7 p.m., September 29. Set to the sounds of Detroit’s disc jockeys, the event provides a public platform for up-and-coming hairstylists to demonstrate their freestyle hair-cutting talents on live models. The unscripted production promises to energize, inspire and entertain the audience. Makeup artists, models and special guests in the beauty industry as well as food and drink specials are also featured at the events, which are organized by ScissorCandy, a group of hair stylists from Philadelphia who joined forces in 2008. Location: 2040 Park Ave., Detroit. For more information, visit ScissorCandy.com or email Lkg@ParkBarDetroit.com.

Jog or Walk to Live Longer

slow jog around the block a few times a week can prolong life. The Copenhagen City Heart Study monitored 1,878 joggers for 30 years and found that 44 percent of these subjects are less likely to prematurely die from any cause than non-runners. Males and females that continued to jog regularly added 6.2 years and 5.6 years, respectively, to their average lifespans. It only takes 1.5 hours of slow-to-average-pace jogging a week to reap the longevity benefits. Walking is also beneficial; the National Institutes of Health says it can add up to 4.5 years to the average life expectancy. Seventy-five minutes of brisk walking a week can add 1.8 years to life expectancy after age 40, according to study results cited in PLOS Medicine.

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Integrative Health Chiropractic Center Uses Cutting-Edge Laser Therapy to Relieve Patients of Joint and Muscle Pain

inflammation and swelling, healing, tissue repair, increased diameter of blood vessels, improved nerve function, faster wound healing, reduced scar tissue formation, immune system regulation and muscle stimulation. Response from clients with migraines, neck and back pain has been phenomenal thus far. LLLT offers an exciting new option for quick recovery from chronic and acute health issues and pain conditions that keep individuals out of active lifestyles. All this natural healing occurs with no drugs, no surgery, no injections, no spinal blocks and no side effects. Additional benefits to this painless therapy include enhanced lymphatic drainage, which increases circulation and speeds healing, release of tight muscles, improved joint mobility and faster bone repair by stimulating fibroblastic and osteoblastic proliferation. Used in conjunction with chiropractic care, LLLT has proven to be very effective in decreasing the physical pain caused by conditions involving injured joints and muscles. Recent innovations in laser therapy have made it a new cutting-edge healing modality that is both affordable and easily accessible for the practitioner and client.

r. Elizabeth Sisk’s practice is one of the first in the region to integrate FDAcleared low level laser therapy (LLLT) into their holistic center. This innovative and effective technology offers quick relief of pain, reduction in swelling and acceleration of the healing process for use in the treatment of acute and chronic pain caused by conditions such as fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, tennis elbow and many types of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. This cutting-edge treatment offers an easy, non-intrusive option to surgery and post surgical healing. Laser therapy can be used in two distinct ways: acupuncture trigger points with the laser beam directed at specific points and broad coverage of deep tissue to stimulate therapeutic changes in the tissue. “When I first came to Dr. Sisk, I was unable to hold anything tightly due to carpal tunnel syndrome on my right wrist,” testifies one patient. “After the first treatment of low level laser therapy, I noticed increased sensations in the area which slowly dissipated into little to no pain and the freedom to use my hands pain-free with increased ability to hold onto things.” The laser device is held against the skin over the injured area. Low level lasers, also referred to as cold lasers, emit a wavelength of light which penetrates deep into the tissue and causes a chemical reaction in the cells. The goal of laser therapy is to deliver light energy units from infrared laser radiation, called photons, to damaged cells. This creates increased production of cellular energy, called adenosine triphosphate, or ATP, which transforms the cells back to a normal, healthy state and raises cellular healing activity by increasing mitochondrial cellular function. Mitochondria are structures within cells that convert energy from food into a form that cells can use. The typical treatment takes 5 to 15 minutes depending on the condition and size of the area being treated. Treatments appear to be cumulative, with favorable results often felt after three to four sessions. The effects of the laser light achieve local as well as wide systematic physiological responses such as reduction in pain through natural pain killer endorphins and reduction in inflammation by suppressing inflammatory enzymes that create swelling, redness, pain and heat. It is known that cells in the human body respond to light. When stimulated with the correct light formula, a response is triggered in these cells generating multiple therapeutic effects such as reduction in pain, reduction in

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pples are among the world’s most healing superfoods, thanks to their abundant fiber and heart-healthy nutrient properties. New research shows that an apple a day may also help keep cancer away. Two major independent cancer research projects, from Poland and Uruguay, confirm that daily apple consumption can cut the risk of colorectal cancer in half, a unique value among all fruits or vegetables. Other studies documented at GreenMedInfo.com suggest that apples contain components geared to help stop the growth of liver, breast, esophageal, stomach and multi-drug-resistant cancers. Additional research further associates the fruit with relieving diarrhea in children, soothing bowel inflammation in adults, preventing flu, facilitating weight loss, protecting against gum disease, maintaining brain cells and even slowing the aging process.

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Food Shortages Guide Behavior A new report published in American Naturalist by a pair of ecologists, W. Alice Boyle and Courtney J. Conway, at the University of Arizona, in Tucson, has determined that the primary pressure prompting short-distance bird migrations comes from seasonal food scarcity, not their amount of eating or living in non-forested environments, as was previously thought. “It’s not just whether they eat insects, fruit

or nectar, or where they eat them; it matters how reliable that food source is from day-to-day,” says Boyle. A universal assumption has been that short-distance migration is an evolutionary steppingstone to longer trips. The team’s work contradicts that idea by showing that the two are inherently different. They also found that species that forage in flocks are less likely to migrate. “If a bird is faced with food scarcity, is has two options,” Boyle notes. “It can either forage with other birds or migrate.”

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WHOLE-BEING

WORKOUTS Moving the Body Opens the Door to Spirit by Lisa Marshall

“Exercise can

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t’s the Sabbath, a day of slow, Afro-Brazilian rhythm prayer, and millions of vibrates the wooden floor. gateway to people across America At the urging of are quietly sitting or kneelinstructor Chantal Pierthe spiritual.” ing, humbly communing rat, they let their arms and ~ Chantal Pierrat with a power greater than necks go limp, shaking off themselves. the week’s stresses via a But inside the Alchemy of Movesensual, full-body writhe she calls “the ment studio in Boulder, Colorado, the flail.” As the World Beat playlist picks Soul Sweat faithful are connecting up the pace, Pierrat leads the group with their higher power in a different through a funky, rave-like series of fashion. In bare feet, and wearing yoga dance moves aimed at “opening up” pants and tank tops, they find a place the hips and chest and something less before a wall-to-wall mirror while a tangible deep inside. By song five, the

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sweat is flowing and some are dancing unabashedly, eyes closed, lost in the music. Others are smiling broadly, making eye contact in the mirror. The sense of joy and interconnectedness in the room is palpable. “Exercise can be a powerful gateway to the spiritual,” observes Pierrat, the founder of Soul Sweat, a highly choreographed, spiritually charged dance workout. Twenty years after the yoga craze introduced Westerners to the possibility that the two seemingly incongruous goals could be intertwined, the spirituality-fitness link has spread well beyond the yoga mat. It has spawned fusions ranging from Body Gospel, a Christian workout tape, and Jewish Yoga classes to triathlon programs rooted in Native American teachings and Buddhismbased running meditation workshops. In addition, creative instructors have been fusing body/mind/spirit classics like yoga and Pilates with hardcore cardio disciplines like spinning and boxing. Half of all U.S. fitness clubs now offer mind/body programming, according to the IDEA Health & Fitness Association, and the portion of classes dedicated to “mind/spirit” versus just “body” is on the rise. “The newer programming is balanced 50-50, rather than the 80-20 body-mind split of the past,” estimates Sandy Todd Webster, editor in chief of IDEA’s publications. At a time when, according to the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, the number of people that identify with “no organized religion” continues to grow (topping one-fifth of Americans and one-third of U.S. adults under 30), more people than ever are exploring exercise as a path to both flatter abs and deeper self-discovery. “We have spent so long focusing on the mind and the brain… but that is not the whole story,” says Pierrat. “The somatic, or physical, expression of spirituality is the future.”

In the Zone

The notion that intense dancing or a long run could spark what feels like a spiritual awakening makes sense to Philadelphia-based research neuroscientist and physician Andrew Newberg, author of How God Changes Your Brain. A pioneer in the field of integra-

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with our body?” ~ Marcus Freed tive “neurotheology”, he has for years used brain imaging technologies to study the impact religious or spiritual practices like deep meditation, intense prayer and speaking in tongues have on the brain. Exercise, he says, provides many of the same effects. In addition to prompting a surge of feel-good endorphins, a highly strenuous workout is one of the few activities that can lead to simultaneous activation of both sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (calming) nervous system reactions. “Normally, when one of these is active, the other one shuts down, but when people drive one or the other to a very heightened level of activity, there is some evidence that the other turns on too,” explains Newberg. That intense dual firing can paradoxically lead to an interruption in sensory information traveling to areas of the brain that control our sense of ourselves at any moment. “Not only do you have this great feeling of energy and calmness, but you tend to lose your sense of space and time,” he notes. Newberg’s own research also suggests that when people “surrender” themselves in a spiritual practice, the frontal lobe (the practical part of the brain that keeps our thoughts in check) quiets. He speculates that something similar may happen in the midst of, say, a marathon or intense dance, enabling out of the ordinary thoughts and feelings to surface. “It can allow for creativity—a blending of different, more intuitive ideas in ways you don’t normally mix things,” comments Newberg. So, is exercise able to only make us feel like we’re having a mystical experience, or is it somehow actually opening a channel to the divine? Newberg declines to go there, commenting that a brain scan tells what’s going on in the brain, not in the soul. Yet he has no doubt the two are inextricably linked.

He says, “There are many well-known examples of intense experiences, like Sufi dancing, generating spiritual experiences for people.”

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Marcus Freed is one of those people. He grew up in a traditional Jewish family in London, England, and attended a rabbinical seminary in Israel. Still, he felt that something was missing in his spiritual life. “I thought, ‘God has created us with a body. Why aren’t we praying with our body?’” Freed says that Biblical text often references the body: King David, in the Book of Psalms, says, “Let all my bones praise the creator.” The Jewish Talmud refers to a rabbi that “stretched his spine with a prayer of gratitude.” Yet, Freed observes, the physical elements of daily spiritual practice have been largely forgotten over the centuries. When he discovered yoga, it filled a gap for him. “I found a way to draw upon this incredible spiritual literature but ground it in the body, so that experience is not just in the head, but also in the heart.” Thus, Freed founded Bibliyoga, which launches each class with a Hebrew or Kabbalistic teaching, followed by poses that incorporate its themes, as reflected in his book, The Kosher Sutras: The Jewish Way in Yoga and Meditation. The practice, now taught in cities around the United States and Europe, has prompted the birth of similarly religion-infused classes, including Christ Yoga, and the Jewish Yoga Network. “A lot of people separate things, saying they’ll get their spirituality from one place and their exercise from somewhere else,” says Freed. “I think they are missing out.”

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solo pursuits such as triathlon activities and running, in which many athletes say a more mindful approach to training has infused their sport with more meaning, and in some cases, improved their performances. Ironman Marty Kibiloski, formerly a competitive marathoner and road racer, led what he terms a “high achievement, low contentment” life for years, measuring his self-worth by timed results that never quite satisfied him. In 2006, he attended a Running with the Mind of Meditation three-day workshop, based on Rinpoche Sakyong Mipham’s book of the same name. The retreat combined with his newfound interest in Buddhism, completely redefined running for him. Kibiloski prefers to steer clear of the word “spiritual” (which he sees as somewhat ambiguous) when describing what he now experiences when running. Instead, he frames it as a vehicle for self-discovery, a mobile meditation that provides the intense focus and freedom from distraction that enables him to “awaken to how things really are.” He now leads the retreat that proved pivotal for him, drawing more than 100 runners each Labor Day weekend to the Shambhala Mountain Center, in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Participants learn to focus on the cadence of their footfalls, their breathing and their surroundings to, as he puts it, “move meditation beyond the cushion.” He remarks, “It trains you to have your mind be still when your body is active, which is how you are in everyday life.” Triathlete Mark Allen credits his work with Brant Secunda, a shaman and teacher in the Huichol Indian tradition of Mexico, for enabling him to overcome negative self-talk and physical stresses and go on to win the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, six times in the late 1980s and early 90s. He notes, “In every one of my physical workouts, I also focused on training the spiritual aspect, so that when I got that chatter in my head, saying, ‘This is too hard’ or ‘I want to quit,’ I could go to a quiet place, rather than a negative one.” Based on their book, Fit Soul, Fit Body: Nine Keys to a Healthier, Happier You, the pair conduct workshops around the country on how to strengthen both soul and body by intertwining both. “Some people think you are only spiritual when you are praying, but when you are moving your body, that is an intensely spiritual experience, too,” says Allen. “It’s my way of saying, ‘Thank you for letting me be alive.’” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer near Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Go Plastic-Free Game On: Ways to Shrink Our Footprint by Randy Kambic

through our skin; they can also off-gas into the air, according to a recent study by Weber State University’s Energy & Sustainability Office, in Ogden, Utah. Plus, unrecycled plastic materials can enter waterways and kill marine life through ingestion or entanglement (ocean garbage patches are major examples). Reducing our own plastic footprint can both safeguard family health and prove that we are serious about pressuring industry to produce less of it. The key, according to Terry, is not to be intimidated or overwhelmed by plastic overload, but persist in taking baby steps (see MyPlasticFreeLife.com).

How to Begin

Looking around us, we see plastic everywhere.

esides the customary food and product packaging, plus store bags, consider all the nooks and crannies of our lives that plastic now permeates: eating utensils; baby and pet toys; computer keyboards and accessories; pens; eyeglasses; athletic footwear; backpacks; lighters; beauty care and pill containers; household cleaning bottles; ice cube trays; shaving razors; tool handles; hairbrushes and toothbrushes—even some facial scrubs, shampoos and chewing gum. Beth Terry, author of Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Habit and How You Can Too, points out compelling reasons to take personal action. In 2007, this Oakland, California, resident saw a photo of the decomposed carcass of a Laysan albatross riddled with plastic bits in an article on water pollution. “For several seconds, I could not breathe,” she writes. This seminal moment led her to further research, by which she realized, “This plague of plastic chemicals is harming everyone, and especially the most vulnerable members of our planet— children and animals—and that is both unacceptable and unfair.” She’s been working on going plastic-free ever since. “I made a game of it; a fun, creative, step-by-step challenge,” she advises. “You can’t go through the house and think you can get rid of all plastic immediately. As items get used up, you’ll find alternatives.”

Once we are in the habit of staying alert to the plastic scourge, we’ll naturally spot opportunities for healthy change-ups.

Science Sounds the Alarm

In 2011, Harvard School of Public Health researchers made news by discovering that consuming one serving of canned food daily for five days led to significantly elevated urinary levels of bisphenol-A (BPA). This plastic and epoxy resin ingredient is found in the liners of many food and drink cans and sometimes in plastic bottles. It’s known to be a serious endocrine disrupter. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, altered functions of reproductive organs and other ailments have been linked to high BPA levels in several studies, including one cited in Endocrine Reviews journal. The Manchester Guardian also recently reported that the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety has stated that an unborn baby’s exposure to BPA through the mother could be linked to many health problems, including breast cancer later in life. When plastics are subjected to stress—like heat, light or age—undisclosed additives used in their production for strength, flexibility and color can leach out and even contaminate lab results, as the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry found. Such chemicals can migrate into our digestive systems and

As a starting point, Terry notes that plastic enables the long-distance food distribution system. Reducing food miles associated with our meals helps cut down on the use of plastic. In the kitchen, use airtight stainless steel containers or glass jars or simply refrigerate a bowl of food with a saucer on top to hold leftovers for the next day. Compost food waste. Reuse empty plastic food bags and line garbage cans with old newspapers instead of plastic bags. Terry cautions, “People assume everything that carries the triangular symbol is accepted at all recycling facilities. This is not the case. What isn’t accepted is landfilled or even incinerated.” Also, according to the city of Oakland’s Waste Management Department, she learned that “Much of what we put out for recycling goes to China, and their processing standards are not as strong as ours.” In Plastic Free, the author provides scores of tips for borrowing, renting and sharing products; buying used plastic equipment if it’s a necessity; and avoiding disposable packaging and paper products. Areas for improvement range from personal care and household cleaning products to bags, bottles, grocery shopping, takeout food, portable leftovers and lunches, plus durable goods. Activists will move on to also participate in area cleanups, donate to green organizations and write their legislators. Randy Kambic, a freelance editor and writer in Estero, Florida, regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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understanding and practice can take a relationship to a whole new level. Society teaches people to be looking for their other half instead of teaching that a person should be whole first and then seek to find another whole person. When someone comes from the place of needing another to fulfill their emptiness, then they place the expectation on the other person to make them happy. No one can truly make another person happy; happiness and fulfillment must come from within a person. With this realization, the need to be jealous, angry, bitter or resentful toward the person they love dissipates, and being with another person compliments and adds to their life. Positive mind-set in the pursuit of love can change the outcome of what is experienced. This may sound simple in nature, but it does take effort to be

ATTRACTING THE IDEAL PARTNER by Tammy Braswell

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cap back on the toothpaste, a clearer picture is created of what a person is seeking in a relationship. The list should be made up of positive qualities such as: takes care of their body and only puts in it that which is beneficial and healthy; rather than stating: does not do drugs. Being specific helps to release that which is unwanted and turn the focus on what is wanted. Willing to be the person that one desires to be with is very important as well. When a person is seeking a relationship with someone who is loving, kind, attentive, affectionate and fun, then they should be willing to offer these same characteristics to the other person. It is a one-sided relationship unless each person is willing to receive that which is given and be willing to give that which is wished to be received. This

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DEEP-HEALING YOGA Release Trauma, Build Resilience by Sarah Todd

hen a woman separated from her husband last fall, she tried hard to shut down her emotions. A 30-year-old working mother of two young boys, she felt she couldn’t afford to be sad or angry, even as she contemplated divorce. But something shifted when she began taking yoga classes in her town in northern Michigan. “It was my one place to relax and let go,” says Emily, who asked that her real name stay private. “I used to go to class, get into a deep stretch and cry. It was like my muscles were connected with my heart. My instructor would warn us that certain poses would provide emotional releases, and sure enough, the tears would fall.” People suffering disruptive changes —from losing a loved one to coping with unemployment or striving for sobriety— often find yoga to be a healing force. Lola Remy, of yogaHOPE, a Boston and Seattle nonprofit that helps women navigate challenging transitions, attests that yoga makes them feel safe enough in their bodies to process difficult emotions. “The goal isn’t to make stressors go away, it’s to learn resilience,” Remy explains. “Irreparable harm isn’t necessarily the only result of experiencing stress. Even if I’m in a challenging position—like wobbling in the tree pose—I can see that I’m still okay.” The object

is to teach women that their bodies are strong and capable, giving them more confidence in their ability to weather obstacles off the mat.

Supporting Science

Research suggests that yoga can also be an effective therapy for people affected by some forms of severe traumatic stress. A study in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences that scanned the brains of trauma survivors after a reminder of the traumatic event revealed decreased activity in the prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain that helps make sense of raw emotions and bodily experiences. While shutting down the connection between body and mind can help in coping with dangerous experiences, it also makes recovery difficult. “You need to have a high-functioning prefrontal cortex to organize the thoughts that come up and know that you’re safe in the present moment,” advises David Emerson, director of yoga services at the Trauma Center, in Brookline, Massachusetts. “Otherwise, you’re assaulted by memory sensory information.” Yoga appears to rewire the brains of trauma survivors to stop reliving past distress. “You can’t talk your prefrontal cortex into functioning well again,” Em-

erson observes. “But you may be able to do it with your body.” The study found that eight female patients that participated in traumasensitive yoga saw significant decreases in the frequency and severity of their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. In a study at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, military veterans enrolled in a 10-week yoga course also showed improvement in PTSD symptoms. A paper presented at a recent International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies conference studied 64 people that had experienced childhood abuse and neglect; those that participated in a trauma-sensitive yoga course had a 33 percent reduction in PTSD symptoms. Two months later, more than 50 percent in the yoga group experienced greater freedom and were no longer diagnosed as suffering from PTSD, compared to the control group’s 21 percent. Yoga can also transform traumatized lives in other ways. “For many traumatized people, being touched intimately can be a trigger,” Emerson remarks. “Yoga may let them feel ready for physical intimacy again. Others have mentioned victories such as being able to go to the grocery store and knowing exactly what foods their bodies crave.” Emerson notes that such programs emphasize choice and individual empowerment. “The beauty of yoga is that you reclaim your body as your own.”

Spreading the Word

Once largely concentrated on the East Coast, trauma-sensitive yoga programs are spreading. Jennifer Johnston, a research clinician and yoga instructor at Boston’s Mind Body Institute, sees programs like these enriching our culture’s understanding of the physical and mental health connection. “In a country where drugs and surgery are often the first go-to,” she says, “it’s important to remember that things like yoga can change our chemistry, too.” Sarah Todd is an East Coast-based writer and editor. Connect at SarahToddInk.com.

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FAT FIGHT Like Us, Pets Must Eat Right and Keep Moving by Dr. Shawn Messonnier

and diabetes mellitus can develop, so screen overweight animals for these disorders prior to treatment for obesity. Tackling obesity involves restricting calories and increasing the metabolic rate with a controlled exercise program. Diet and exercise are the two most vital factors in fighting fat.

Eating Right weight. But looking at body composition is more accurate, based on measurements top-to-bottom and side-toside and depth to the ribs and spine.

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besity, a severe and debilitating illness, is the most common nutritional disease in both animals and people. The latest survey of 121 veterinarians in 36 states by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) and corroborating American Veterinarian Medical Association data reveal we have 80 million fat cats and obese dogs; that’s more than 58 percent of dogs and 52 percent of domesticated cats. “Pet obesity remains the leading health threat to our nation’s pets,” says Dr. Ernie Ward, APOP’s founder, from the organization’s headquarters in Calabash, North Carolina. Current medical consensus states that an animal is obese if it weighs at least 15 percent more than its ideal

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Animals aren’t born fat. Obesity results from too many calories in food, snacks and treats, paired with a lack of aerobic exercise. People may believe they are showing love by rewarding begging with treats, but they actually may be slowly killing their companions with kindness, putting them on a path toward painful and costly medical problems. These can include cancer, cardiac problems, complications from drug therapy, difficulty breathing, heat intolerance, hypertension, intervertebral disk disease, orthopedic conditions (including arthritis), lethargy and ruptured ligaments. Also, because excess body fat first deposits in the cavities of the chest and abdomen and under the skin, hypothyroidism

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Simply switching to a store-bought “lite” pet food is inadequate because many are designed to maintain, not lose, weight. Also, many products contain chemicals, byproducts and unhealthy fillers that are contrary to a holistic program. A homemade restricted-calorie diet is the best choice for obese animals. The second is a processed “obesity-management” diet available through veterinarians, although many of these also contain chemicals, byproducts and fillers. Such diets can be used to attain the target weight, and then replaced with a homemade maintenance diet. Foods high in fiber work well for shedding pounds because they increase metabolism. Vegetable fiber decreases fat and glucose absorption. Fluctuating glucose levels cause greater insulin release that can lead to diabetes; because insulin is needed for fat storage, low, stable levels are preferred. Fiber also binds to fat in the intestinal tract and increases the movement of digested food through the intestines.

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As with humans, a regular program of supervised exercise is essential to pet health. Experience shows that it must be combined with a diet and supple-

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PAWS in the Park – A Dog and Cat Lover’s Hawkfest Returns for 24th Year Event in Riverview

.A.W.S. of Michigan is once again taking over Young Patriots Park in Riverview for their largest fundraiser - PAWS in the Park on Sat, Sept 14 from 11 am - 4 pm. PAWS in the Park is a dog walk and pet lovers festival that features a pledge-based stroll around the pond with people and their pets, event t-shirts, a nature walk, micro-chipping, animal adoptions, contests, raffles, a silent auction, music, refreshments, vendors and much more. Registration is encouraged so your dog can participate in the contests and games that will be held throughout the day, such as the Best Kiss Contest, the Best Bark Contest, the Peanut Butter Licking game and Musical Sit. Pre-registration is $20 and is open until Sept 11, which includes a free t-shirt and goodie bag of special items from the sponsors. Registration after Sept 11 or on the event day is $30. The event application, including the pledge form, can be found online. While pledging is not necessary, attendees are encouraged to collect pledges much like other pledge-based walks. The top pledge money raiser will be honored as the Grand Marshal and will win an award as well as four tickets to The Henry Ford. P.A.W.S. of Michigan hopes to end animal homelessness by promoting spaying and neutering and educating on responsible animal guardianship; the funds raised from PAWS in the Park will go a long way towards helping with that mission. For more information, visit PAWSofMichigan.com or email pawsinthepark@pawsofmichigan.com.

Dog Swims Close Out Summer Downriver

og swim events mark the official close of summer at two public pools Downriver. First is the Dog Days of Summer swim at Kennedy Pool in Trenton. On Sat, Sept 8, the pool will open its doors again to man’s best friend. You can bring your favorite four-legged pal for a dip in the pool from noon - 3 pm. There will be pet contests, treats, and more! Pet friendly vendors will be on hand beginning at 11 am to share their canine wares. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated and owners must be prepared for clean-up duty. Cost is $5. To register, visit www.trentonmi. org, call 734-675-7300, or sign up in person at Trenton Parks & Rec. The second swim, Doggie Day at the Pool, is on Sun, Sept 8 from 11 am - 2 pm at Lake Erie Metropark in Brownstown. The pool will be open for dogs only to swim or play in the water. Dog owners can escort their pets into the pool area, but will not be allowed to swim in the pool. Dog owners must bring their dog’s current license and proof of current rabies vaccination. Cost is $5 and preregistration is required. To register, call 734-379-5020 or visit the park in person. For more information, visit Metroparks.com

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n Sat, Sept 21 and Sun, Sept 22, the 24th annual Hawkfest returns once again to Lake Erie Metropark. The event takes place from 10 am to 5 pm daily. Hawkfest is a chance to watch the annual fall migration of birds of prey – hawks, eagles, falcons and vultures as they make their way over Lake Erie. You can simply observe the birds, help participate in a rapture count, or even meet a few at various presentations throughout the weekend. Approximately 16 or 17 different species of migrating birds of prey fly overhead during the fall migration season. Typically, 200,000 birds of prey migrate over Lake Erie Metropark from Sept through Nov on their southward journey. For more information, visit Metroparks.com or call 734-379-5020.

Third Annual Michigan’s No Kill Conference Focuses on Lost Pets

ichigan third annual No Kill Conference will be held Fri, Sept 27 in Livonia. The focus this year is a Lost Pet Workshop. Kat Albrecht, founder of Missing Pet Partnership, will present a full-day hands-on workshop focusing on effective strategies for reuniting lost dogs and cats with their owners. The event allows attendees to network with others in the rescue community and learn ways to save lives by implementing the Proactive Redemptions piece of the No Kill Equation. The workshop is Fri, Sept 27 from 8:30 am - 6 pm and will be held at the Embassy Suites located at 19525 Victor Parkway in Livonia. For more information or to register, contact Michigan Pet Fun Alliance at conference@michiganpetfund.org, 877387-7257, or visit MichiganPetFund.org.

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SEPTEMBER 1 Basil’s Buddies Garage Sale Fundraiser - 9am-4pm. (8/30-9/1) No prices, pay what you would like to donate! (Craft items are priced as marked.) Stop by and support our organization by purchasing items, making a donation, or adopting an animal! (No early birds) Animal Adoptions on Sat if weather permits. Games for the kids - $1 a game and a guaranteed prize. Food & litter donations accepted for our food bank, bottle drive - bring your returnable bottles and cans to help us raise money! *Look for the giant monkey!* Donated items for the sale are greatly appreciated - call to make arrangements. Private Residence, 2801 Toledo, Trenton. BasilsBuddies. org, 734-926-1098.

SEPTEMBER 6 Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchipping Clinic for Pets - 4:30-7:30pm. Protect your pets from illness even in this economy! Top quality vaccines, heartworm meds, and flea and tick preventatives for dogs and cats at low prices. Microchips available for $25. Nail trims available for $5. Clinic brought to you by Basil’s Buddies. Check online for prices. Tiny Paws Pet Grooming, 13498 Dix Rd, Southgate. BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098.

SEPTEMBER 7 Dog Days of Summer Swim - 11am-3pm. (thru 9/8) The Kennedy Pool has officially “Gone to the Dogs,” for one day that is! Bring your favorite four-legged pal for a dip in the pool, there will be pet contests, treats and more, plus pet friendly vendors will be on hand beginning at 11 a.m. to share their canine wares. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated and owners must be prepared for clean-up duty. Trenton Kennedy Recreation Center, 3101 West Rd, Trenton. TrentonMI.org, 734-675-7300.

Bark for Life – Yappy Hour – 11am-4pm. Come to our ‘mini-event’ during the Plymouth Fall Festival for the American Cancer Society, a canine event to fight cancer and a social gathering for dog owners and their dogs. Includes vendors, games and a raffle. E.G. Nicks of Downtown Plymouth, 500 Forest Ave, Plymouth.

SEPTEMBER 8 Doggie Day at the Pool - 11am-2pm. Dogs can go for a swim at “Dog Day at the Pool.” Dog owners can escort their pets into the pool area, but will not be allowed to swim in the pool. Dog owners must bring their dog’s current license and proof of current rabies vaccination. A Metroparks vehicle entry permit is required to enter Lake Erie Metropark which is only $25 annually for regular admission, $15 annually for seniors, or $5 daily. Event Fee: Admission for each dog is $5; each dog’s owner can enter for free, with a fee of $3 for each additional person. Lake Erie Metropark, 32481 W Jefferson, Brownstown. Metroparks. com, 734-379-5020.

SEPTEMBER 11 Pet Food Bank – 3-5:30pm. 2nd Wed of every month. Bring proof of your animals which you are seeking assistance for, see website for requirements. Please do not bring your animals to this visit. Trenton/Woodhaven Animal Shelter, 21860 Van Horn Rd, Woodhaven. BasilsBuddies. org, 734-926-1098. Pet Loss Support Group - 6:30pm. Basil’s Buddies is offering a monthly opportunity to help those who need a safe place to grieve and remember their pets. Whether you have lost your pet recently or many years ago, all are welcome to participate. We encourage you to bring a picture or other memento to the group. Led by Pet Loss Companioning Professional Cindie Loucks. Riverview Public Library, 14300 Sibley Rd, Riverview. BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098.

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SEPTEMBER 13 PAWS in the Park - 11am-4pm. P.A.W.S. of Michigan’s largest fundraiser, a dog walk and pet lovers festival that features a pledge-based stroll around the pond with people and their pets, event t-shirts, a nature walk, micro-chipping, animal adoptions, contests, raffles, a silent auction, music, refreshments, vendors and much more. Free. Young Patriots Park, Riverview. PAWSofMichigan.com. Pet Adoptions - 3-5pm. Basil’s Buddies has many available cats waiting for their fur-ever homes! Come meet your new best friend! PetSmart, 23470 Allen Rd, Woodhaven. BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098.

SEPTEMBER 21 Third Annual Bark for Life of Canton – 11a-3pm. This is an official Relay for Life event. You can pre-register, join a team, or form a team through the “tickets” link - main.acsevents.org. Heritage Park, Canton.

SEPTEMBER 28 Pet Adoptions - 3-5pm. Basil’s Buddies has many available cats waiting for their fur-ever homes! Come meet your new best friend! PetSmart, 23470 Allen Rd, Woodhaven. BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098.

EVERY SATURDAY Swim with your Senior dog - 2-5pm. 4ft deep heated pool, 1/2 hr swim $15. Private sessions RSVP required. $15 Me & My Shadow, 29855 Ford Rd, Garden City. MeandMyShadowLLC. com, 734-525-9500.

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tress is a normal part of life. It comes in many forms and affects people of all ages, including children, teenagers and seniors, who often face stressors related to life transitions. The tolerance level for stress is highly individualized. Overwhelming stress to one person may not be perceived as stress by another person. What is known is that chronic or uninterrupted stress is harmful to both physical and mental health. The understanding of how stress is harmful was demonstrated early on by scientist Hans Selye. In his experiments, Selye induced rats with constant stress and observed psychological and physical responses such as enlargement of the adrenal glands, gastrointestinal ulcers and a deterioration of the immune system. He considered these responses to stress by the rats as appropriate and normal adjustments, or adaptive processes, but discovered if they were excessive could damage the body. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scientific evidence links abnormal stress responses to the cause of various health conditions

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such as depression, substance abuse, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), skin rashes, high blood pressure, heart disease, gastrointestinal diseases, cancer, increase in the frequency and severity of migraine headaches, episodes of asthma and fluctuations of blood sugar in diabetics. People experiencing psychological stress are also more prone to developing colds and other infections than those who are less stressed. St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat and Conference Center recognizes how great the need is today for everyone to learn effective ways of coping and dealing with stress. The Retreat Center provides a calm, hospitable and compassionate environment where all are welcome to experience peace and a respite from the pressures of everyday life. The Retreat Center has launched the Rekindle the Spirit Institute which includes many choices of workshops for anyone interested in learning new skills to deal with the complexity of life in modern society today. Enduring stress management comes from the inside out, so tools and strategies used during

theses workshop focus on how to best achieve this. St. Paul’s Retreat Center has been conducting stress management workshops for several years. “Each presenter had a soothing word. This is the first conference I have attended where I left feeling relaxed and invigorated with ideas,” relates one attendee. “I truly enjoyed today’s presentation, and I am excited to use what I learned in my everyday life. Excellent presenters,” comments another attendee.

PRACTICING GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION. Appreciative feelings activate the body’s biochemical systems that help diminish stress and bring harmony and stability to mental and emotional processes. Practicing THERE ARE FOUR AREAS THE STRESS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS FOCUS ON this before sleep and first thing in the morning help to increase flow, DEVELOPING: resilience and balance to face the challenges of the day. RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS. Society today is morphed into an overly-judgmental and blame-focused culture, which causes the heart to close. It is human nature for the mind to judge, blame or The classes taught at St. Paul’s react with bitterness at times. However, this invites a flood of stress hormones that explore a variety of techniques to help block discernment, hope and creative solutions. The various programs offered at St. manage stress while allowing time for Paul’s focus on how to connect with people in loving and compassionate ways. participants to practice the new skills presented. It is hoped that participants MINIMIZING THE DRAMA OF LIFE. will leave the workshop refreshed Recognizing when the mind is in overdrive and there is a constant chatter of and renewed and with useful stressnegative thoughts is a first step to reducing the drama that each person creates. coping tools to support them in their everyday life. BREATHING. “Practicing regular, mindful breathing can be calming and energizing and can even help with stress-related health problems ranging from panic attacks to digestive disorders,” says integrative medicine Dr. Andrew Weil. By paying attention to breathing, a person will discover how during times of stress and anxiety their breath becomes shallow and ineffective. Deep breathing helps shift stressproducing attitudes more easily and resets the stress tolerance baseline.

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Schools Go Green Homework, Lunch, Buses Get an Eco-Makeover by Avery Mack

With paperless homework, bookless backpacks, zero waste lunches, plastic-free filtered water and classrooms without walls, today’s parents and teachers are bringing eco-friendly ways to schools and giving students an early appreciation of the importance of environmental health.

oing green goes both ways— home to school and school to home. Alysia Reiner, an actress and eco-advocate from New York’s Harlem neighborhood, became involved with the Bank Street School for Children when her daughter enrolled at age 3. “I’m green at home, so in my mind her school had to be green, too. With no programs in place, I made suggestions, which got me elected co-chair of the green committee,” says Reiner, with a smile. “Today, we have a school-wide composting program serving 1,500 students that has reduced previous levels of food waste by 75 percent. To raise awareness and funds to support it, we sold reusable snack sacks, stainless steel water bottles and home composting bags.” An innovative chef focuses on organic foods with vegetarian options for school lunches. The next step is a rooftop garden. When Sheila Hageman, an author, teacher and public speaker living in Milford, Connecticut, first read the memo

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requesting garbage-free lunches for her three children at the New England School-Montessori, she couldn’t imagine packing food without the use of plastic wrap, sandwich bags or paper napkins, but, “Now, it’s no big deal,” she says. “I use glass containers and cloth napkins. The kids eat better quality food. It costs less, too, because prepackaged snacks are out.” She notes that the governing rule is one protein, one fruit and one vegetable. The school even has a natural composter—a class guinea pig that loves to eat leftover veggies. Students often bring the first of their homegrown vegetables each season for show and tell in the classroom, where they normally eat lunch. It’s a neat way to avoid mass-produced food; the school has no cafeteria. “A little change becomes part

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of a lifestyle,” remarks Hageman. Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches, for grades nine through 12, in West Palm Beach, Florida, provides a near-paperless experience for students, all of which are issued computers. Homework is assigned, completed, graded and returned; tests are given and graded; report cards are sent and textbooks studied—all online. “We buy one set of print books, since not all students learn the same way. But e-books can be updated electronically each year, saving the educational costs of outdated materials and financial costs of replacement,” says Teresa Thornton, Ph.D., the science teacher who spearheaded many of the school’s green initiatives. “By the end of the year, they know how to use software programs to organize and analyze information.” In Pittsburgh, Chatham University follows the example of eco-pioneer and Silent Spring author Rachel Carson, a class of 1929 alumna, to preserve, maintain and restore nature. With the goal to be carbon neutral by 2025, sustainability becomes part of every decision. The Chatham Eastside facility, located in a revitalization area, reclaimed a former manufacturing complex. “We are the first school in Pennsylvania to have a solar hot water system,” says Mary Whitney, the school’s sustainability coordinator. “Bottled water was banned in 2011 and filtered water stations provide free refills for stainless steel bottles. The rent-a-bike program is especially popular with international students.” The two campus Zipcars shared by students can be reserved for a fee. Students also ride free on public transportation. In Chattanooga, Tennessee, at the Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy, students gain the knowledge and experience to extend the difference they make beyond greening their school. Anne Vilen, a designer for expeditionary learning schools like Donaldson, says, “It’s empowering for students to discover they can make a real impact.” Connect with Avery Mack via AveryMack@Mindspring.com.

Pre-K to College Eco-Lessons n San Francisco was the first city in the nation to put green bins in school cafeterias. Currently, more than 85 percent of its schools participate in SF Environment’s Food to Flowers! lunchroom composting program. Leftover food and empty milk cartons are turned into compost, and then sold to area farmers. Schools can receive free compost for their own gardens. n The Alliance to Save Energy, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit, conducts a PowerSave Schools Program that teaches kids how to conduct energy audits at school and home. Participating schools typically realize 5 to 15 percent reductions in energy costs, and students learn math and science skills. n The National Wildlife Federation shows K–12 students how they can actively support nature by establishing schoolyard wildlife habitats. Pupils evaluate the environment, make a plan and then implement it. They can grow food and create shelter for wildlife such as bird feeders and baths and observe

the results. A habitat can be as small as 20 square feet or as large as students are able to maintain. n In Tennessee, Ivy Academy Chattanooga strives to integrate nature into every class, with many sessions taught outdoors in the nearby forest. Pupils also work with the region’s forestry division to treat diseased hemlocks and monitor growth, then upload the information to the Smithsonian. Daily hikes improve fitness and emphasize how alternative means of travel reduce the harmful impacts of burning fossil fuels. Many students walk to school while several teachers run up to 10 miles to class. n Schools should be as clean as possible to prevent the spreading of germs, but traditional cleaning agents contain harmful chemicals. Makers of the ZONOsanitech machine attest that it kills nearly all common bacteria and viruses and meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards. Using super oxygen (ozone) and less than eight

ounces of water per day, the ZONO can clean and sanitize most types of school furniture and materials within 30 minutes, while drawing less than three cents worth of electricity. n “Studies show that 70 percent of ambient air pollution comes from diesel emissions alone,” says Ron Halley, vice president of fleet and facilities at Student Transportation of America (STA), of Wall, New Jersey, with offices in America and Canada. “STA will have a fleet of more than 1,000 alternative-fueled school buses operating in California, Minnesota, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Texas this coming school year.” Propane-powered buses emit virtually no particulate matter. STA estimates a savings of more than $2,600 per year for each bus with the use of propane; it historically costs 30 percent less than diesel fuel. Omaha, Nebraska public schools have 435 propane-fueled buses, so the fuel and maintenance savings could exceed a million dollars annually. “Omaha Public Schools’ buses will also reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 2.3 million pounds a year,” says Halley.

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The Allure of Confidence Supermodel Sarah DeAnna’s Universal Beauty Secrets by April Thompson

ongtime supermodel Sarah DeAnna believes in our ability to shape both our life—and our looks. Raised by a single mom in the small farm town of Jefferson, Oregon, DeAnna made her way to Los Angeles after putting herself through college, earning a degree in international business marketing from Oregon State University, in Corvallis. While she planned to pursue a graduate degree in business at the University of California, a chance meeting with a photographer at a Hollywood café instead launched her career as an international fashion model, realizing a childhood dream. This natural health trendsetter has since appeared in Vogue, Elle and Marie Claire, and walked the runway for such internationally renowned designers as Dolce & Gabbana, Versace and Stella McCartney. DeAnna credits her success to her commitment to modeling a healthy, balanced lifestyle. In her new book, Supermodel You, she debunks myths about modeling, fitness and beauty, explaining how beauty emanates from the inside out.

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Self-awareness starts with being aware of your actions and their effects. For example, if you’re not paying attention to what you eat and how you feel afterward, you won’t realize that your body may be sending you signals about the quality of what you’re eating. How you walk also affects your body in more ways than you realize.

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Being alert to little things that may be throwing you off balance—like carrying more weight on one foot or turning a foot out when you walk—are small steps to developing self-awareness. When a Harvard University study informed a group of hotel housekeepers that didn’t consider themselves physically active that they were actually exercising all day long, they all lost weight. The only difference was their awareness of their work as exercise.

Why do you believe that models that follow less severe diets and workout regimens are better off? Restrictive extremes put enormous stress on your body, which is a leading cause of unhealthy weight gain. When I first started out, I didn’t know that I was eating too little and working out too much and too hard. Then my agent told me to ease my exercise and start eating some healthy fats again, which the body needs. When I stopped overdoing it, I both felt better and achieved my target weight. There isn’t any one kind of diet or exercise practice that’s right for everyone; it’s all about having a positive relationship with food and your body.

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How do models manage to look like a million bucks on a modest income while they await their big break? Confidence is the most beautiful thing. Good posture makes you look thinner and better-looking. It’s not the number of pounds that matter; you know before you step on the scale if you are happy with the way you look and feel. As for fashion, it’s not just what you wear, but how you wear it. How clothes fit is important. We all have different shapes, and even models will have “muffin tops” if the pants aren’t hitting their hips in the right place. Rather than focus on the size, focus on how a garment looks on you.

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You’ve been told that you aren’t “commercially beautiful”. How can each of us reframe the way we think about our own appeal? I’m sometimes told I’m too edgylooking or too strong-featured. But as my agent says, if everyone liked me, I would just be ordinary. You need to love whatever is different about you. Cindy Crawford has a noticeable mole; Tyra Banks has a large forehead. These models turned such “flaws” into personal trademarks that set them apart.

The industry can be unkind to older models. What lessons have you learned from watching your predecessors? The modeling business is finally realizing that society wants to see more natural-looking women, so they are bringing back the older supermodels, and they look amazing. We are even seeing models in their 80s now as an awesome positive representation of older women. It’s all about having a positive outlook and embracing who and what you are. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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STAYING POWER A Good Trainer Keeps Us On Track by Debra Melani

Maintaining one’s own fitness program can prove a challenge when the will to work out fizzles. Many people are getting help conquering roadblocks and staying on an effective path of regular exercise through an enduring relationship with a personal trainer.

pproximately 6.4 million Americans now engage personal trainers, according to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, including some in less traditional locations, like community centers and corporate workplaces. When a client sticks with a personal trainer over the long haul, the relationship can evolve beyond a caring coach into a steadfast mentor, producing benefits that transcend basic fitness. “I have individuals I’ve worked with for 10 years, and have come to know them and their bodies and habits well,” says Kristin McGee, a New York City trainer who counts celebrities like Steve Martin and Tina Fey as clients. By understanding all aspects of each of her

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clients, she says she can better tailor programs to meet their needs. When nine-year client Bebe Duke, 58, faced a lengthy rehabilitation after tripping and shattering a shoulder, McGee helped lift her spirits, ease her back into full-body fitness and even slay some psychological dragons. “We worked her lower half; we kept her strong and her moods steady with meditation and yoga,” McGee says. “The physical therapist knew how to work with her shoulder joint, but not with the rest of her body and the rest of her life.” Duke felt, as she puts it, “a significant fear of falling” after the accident. “So we spent an enormous amount of time on balance and making sure I didn’t feel nervous.”

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McGee was able to help Duke prevent fitness loss, which can happen to anyone that goes four weeks without exercising, reports Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise journal. Maintaining regular exercise can also deter depression, confirmed by a study in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine. Three years after the injury, Duke can now hold a downward dog yoga pose and do a headstand. “I’m also running again,” Duke adds. “I’m signed up for a half marathon.” Richard Cotton, a personal trainer in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the American College of Sports Medicine’s national director of certification, agrees that a good long-term trainer often serves as a fitness, nutrition and even life coach. “You can’t metaphorically cut off people’s heads and only train their bodies. Then you are just a technician,” he observes. Building a true foundation for health requires understanding the importance of each building block, not just working with a trainer for a few sessions and afterwards going blindly through the motions, attests Sandra Blackie, a former professional bodybuilder, certified nutritionist and current personal trainer in San Diego, California. “I want to educate my clients.” During extended periods, good trainers also revise routines at least once every four weeks to prevent adaptation, another problem that can hinder reaching fitness goals. “Without trainers, people often get stuck in a rut and lose motivation,” remarks Blackie, who also adapts exercises according to bodily changes due to aging or other conditions. Long-term relationships also allow trainers to focus on the individual’s bottom-line goals, Cotton notes. For instance, “I want to lose 10 pounds,” might really mean, “I want the energy to play with my kids,” or “I want to feel more alert at work.” “Achievable goals evolve from values,” Cotton explains. “It’s not about getting in super great shape for six months and then stopping. It’s about creating a foundation for life.” Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

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calendarofevents All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication, and adhere to our guidelines. Please visit HealthyLivingDetroit.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

SUN, SEP 01 , 2013

SAT, SEP 07 , 2013

Intro to Essential Oils - 7:30-8:30pm. Learn how Essential Oils can enhance your life, family, home and even your pets. AromaTherapy Sessions coming soon. $5. World of Pole Fitness & Dance, 32669 Warren, Ste 6, Garden City. WorldofPole.com, 734-306-0909.

Electronic Waste & Used Clothing / Shoes Collection – 9am-1pm. Wayne County residents can bring computers, laptops, keyboards, mice, CRT & LCD monitors, TVs, VCRs, CD & DVD players, printers, fax machines, stereos & speakers, cell phones, telephones, microwave ovens, Christmas lights, game consoles, handheld electronic devices, computer parts and misc cables. Plus clothing, shoes & boots will be accepted for donation to the Society of St Vincent DePaul. Compuware Arena, 14900 Beck Rd, Plymouth Twp. WayneCounty.com/doe_lrm. htm 734-326-3936.

MON, SEP 02 , 2013 Thai Yoga with Luiz Mota - 4:30-5:30pm. Clients with injuries, illnesses, or physical disabilities can learn to improve their independence in this form of therapy, designed to bring a state of balance in the body by helping release stagnated energy. Assisted yoga poses, stretching and gentle twisting techniques including acupressure and shaitsu massage. $20. Healing the Heart Through Reiki and Art, 2955 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. MotaThaiYoga.com, 734-757-7213.

WED, SEP 04 , 2013 Growing Hope Center Tour - 5-6pm. Intimate tour of 1.4 acre demonstration urban farm, share our mission and vision, and learn about the rich history of the property and the surrounding community. The Center showcases how urban lots can maximize production for income, and our 3,000 sq ft, unheated hoop house exemplifies the potential for 10 month growing. RSVP online at GrowingHope.net. Free. Growing Hope, 922 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. 734-786-8401.

THU, SEP 05 , 2013 Foot Detox Bonus Day - 9am-8pm. Call to make an appt with Alicia. Walk-ins also welcome. Only $25. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

FRI, SEP 06 , 2013 Drink Yourself Healthy - 7pm. All water is not created equal, learn which water is the best for your body. Dr Fischer, DC, NA, a hydration expert, will help you learn the truth about water to help boost your overall health and improve your mood. Free. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness. com, 734-664-0339. Tea Date -Part I The Classics – 7-8:30pm. Come learn about tea from Tea Sommelier Elias - Owner of Eli Tea. This event will cover classic and traditional teas and includes tasting and sampling Eli Tea’s locally crafted teas. $12 per person or $20 couple. Always Brewing Detroit, 19180 Grand River, Detroit. AlwaysBrewingDetroit. com. 313-879-1102.

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Composting 101 - 10am-12:30pm. This handson composting presentation and demonstration is intended for those with beginning to intermediate composting experience. We will cover the basics about how to build and maintain healthy backyard compost, and understand the science of the micro-organisms behind it. Register online GrowingHope.net $10. Growing Hope, 922 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. 734-786-8401. Holistic Cultural Awareness Event – 11am-5pm. The Cultural Artistry and Samaritan Way of MI invite you to learn more about ‘Living Natural’ featuring healthy ways to eat, care for your body and improve your quality of life. Free. Bushnell Congregational Church, 15000 Southfield Freeway, Detroit. Sharita 313-272-6335. Rejuvenating Yoga - 8:30am- 9:30am. Get a refreshing start to your day with a revitalizing yoga class geared for entry and beg level students, all levels are welcome. $12 drop-in. Henry Ford Self-health Center, 23400 Allen Rd, Woodhaven. HenryFordselfHealth.com, 734-676-3813.

MON, SEP 09 , 2013 Victorian Mad Hatter Tea Party - 12pm. Join us for this annual event sponsored by the Wyandotte Historical Society! A lovely afternoon of tea, freshly baked scones, sandwiches, and other delicious treats await you as we celebrate the Victorian tradition of afternoon tea with a twist! The fun and frivolity of Lewis Carrol’s classic tale, Alice in Wonderland, will play out with a visit from Alice, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts. Children’s games and crafts on the lawn make this a fun event for all ages. A special children’s menu is provided for even the youngest guests to take tea! Children’s Menu Scones Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches and Honey Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sugar Cookies, and Brownies, Lemonade and Bottled Water Tickets required, three seatings (12pm, 1:30pm and 3pm) $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under. The Wyandotte Museums, 2610 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. WyandotteMuseums.org, 734-324-7284.

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Learn to Make money with Happy Feet - 122:00pm. Learn how to make a healthy income giving Ionic Foot baths. Help yourself and others easily and naturally! RSVP strongly suggested, limited spaces available. Foot baths demonstrations will be given to the first 5 guests to RSVP. Free. Wholistic Training Institute, 20954 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-538-5433. Posture Workshop – 6pm. Learn the secrets to improving your posture. This interactive workshop will show you what ideal posture is and isn’t, plus how to improve your bending, lifting and sitting habits and specific stretches and exercise to correct these syndromes. Ergonomics of your work station. Free, limited space, rsvp 734-454-5600. Integrated Health Chiropractic Center, 1075 W Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. IHChiro.com

TUE, SEP 10 , 2013 A Healer in Every Home - 6-7:30pm. Learn about the principles of healing, and understand the causes and nature of disorders and what options are available for healing naturally. The role of herbs, prayer, hands on healing and foods will be discussed. Free. Wholistic Training Institute 20954 Grand River Ave, Detroit. DetroitWholisticCenter.com, 313-538-5433. Youngevity meeting - 7-8pm. Come learn about Youngevity - see what the hype is all about! Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, , 734-246-1208. Cold and Flu - 7-8pm. Join Dr D to find out what you can do to boost your immune system all winter long to prevent colds and the flu! Call to register, free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd St 109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropractic.com, 734455-6767.

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Holistic Networking Group – 6-8pm. Monthly meeting of holistic practitioners, targeted for those in healthy living and green businesses to gather, network and share ideas to help support one another and grow our local green economy. Sept speaker will be Sandy Waundlust, MA, LLP of Alliance Counseling Center, and her topic will be Integrative Methods in Behavior Health. Free. St Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat & Conference Center, 23333 Schoolcraft Rd, Detroit. (I-96 service drive just E of Telegraph Rd) RSVP to mdemo@HealthyLivingDetroit. com or 586-943-5785.

Drink Yourself Healthy - 7pm. All water is not created equal, learn which water is the best for your body. Dr Fischer, DC, NA, a hydration expert, will help you learn the truth about water to help boost your overall health and improve your mood. Free. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness. com, 734-664-0339.

THU, SEP 12 , 2013 Rehab Roll Workshop – 6pm. Learn how to improve exercise breathing techniques, balance, stability, increase range of motion, overall strengthen, tone and stretch. Bring your own rehab roll or you can use one of ours. Free, limited space, rsvp 734-454-5600. Integrated Health Chiropractic Center, 1075 W Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. IHChiro.com In the Raw - 6-8pm. Learn how to fix the foods that taste great and gets results. Weight loss, energy, digestive health and sexual vitality may be due to your diet. Free, call to register. Wholistic Training Institute 20954 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-538-5433. Weight Loss Unlimited – 7pm. Shape up for fall and kick-off to meet fitness goals through a motivational class with key knowledge on how to naturally start a weight loss program, menu planning, nutritional supplements, and change your body composition with new natural state of the art programs that are customizable for you. Free, limited space, rsvp 734-454-5600. Integrated Health Chiropractic Center, 1075 W Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. IHChiro.com

SAT, SEP 14 , 2013

Wyandotte’s Citywide Garage Sale - 9am-4pm. (9/14-9/15) To sell in the sale, you must a resident of the City of Wyandotte, however, one and all are welcome to attend! Maps of participating sale locations along with a categorized listing of items will be sold for $1 the days and hrs of the sale at the Ford-MacNichol Home.Total fee to participate as a seller in the Fall City Wide Garage Sale is $20. WyandotteMuseums.org, 734-324-7284. The Wholistic Cleanse - 10am-12pm. Learn how to lose weight, shift your energy without stimulants and rid your body of toxins and waste wholistically and the difference between juices, smoothies and shakes. This program is designed to cleanse and improve your body from top to bottom and inside out. Jesse R. Brown Naturopath and assistants will share with you the results of over 30 yrs of research and practice. Free. Wholistic Training Institute, 20954 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-538-5433. Trinity Energy Progression Workshop – 9am6:30pm. Trinity Energy Progression is a tool that opens the energetic pathways within, simply helping us to remember how to access the full spectrum of our Divinity, without limitation. Thus, we heal from the deepest depths, clearing out all blockages and limitations, allowing us to move forward into our Divine power and ultimately our soul’s purpose - 3 talks are offered: What IS Energy Work, How Does It Work, and How Can It Help Me (10am to noon); Thriving in Abundance (1 - 3pm); and Trinity Energy

Progression Open House (4 - 6:30pm). $20 suggested donation. Healing the Heart Through Reiki and Art, 2955 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte. TrinityEnergyProgression.com, 734-673-0079.

SUN, SEP 15 , 2013

savethedate Journaling Through Grief - 8:30am4:30pm. Experience a day away to feel and heal in a safe environment of peer support with fellow healers, facilitators, ministers, therapists or any guide and caregiver who desires tools to revitalize the body, mind and spirit. Workshop includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch. $60. St. Paul of the Cross Retreat & Conference Center, 23333 Schoolcraft (I-96 @ Telegraph), Detroit. Ppassionist. org/stpauls, 313-535-9563.

MON, SEP 16 , 2013 Rehab Roll Workshop – 6pm. Learn how to improve exercise breathing techniques, balance, stability, increase range of motion, overall strengthen, tone and stretch. Bring your own rehab roll or you can use one of ours. Free, limited space, rsvp 734-454-5600. Integrated Health Chiropractic Center, 1075 W Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. IHChiro.com

Frontier Town

Farmers Market — Sundays —

Pet the Goats!

10am-3pm thru October

Indoors & Outdoors

Great place to relax and enjoy your summer Sundays

Live entertainment and open mic by Keith Dalton of LiveMotorCity.com

Locally grown, farm fresh fruits & Vegetables, Crafts, Plants, Breads & Baked Goods, Honey, Local Businesses and more!

67310 Van Dyke Ave • Romeo (just North of 31 Mile Rd) Contact MaryAnneDemo@gmail.com

586-943-5785 cell/text

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calendarofevents savethedate A Night at the Ballpark for Polio Eradication – 7pm For a ticket price of $33 you will receive a pavilion ticket, a food voucher, a T-shirt, and a $5.00 Tigers’ donation to Rotary International Polio Plus. Tickets can be purchased on the Tigers website at Detroit.tigers.mlb. com/det/ticketing/specialevents.jsp . For questions or group purchases, please contact Larry Powe at lep@kellerthoma. com or 313-965-8928.

TUE, SEP 17 , 2013

Attract Your Ideal Love Partner - 7-8pm. Learn how to place your “order” for your ideal love partner to the Universe to create the loving, harmonious, amazing relationship you have been dreaming of and deserve - you really can choose what you are looking for in your partner and attract them into your life! Tammy Braswell will be presenting and there will be time for Q&A. Registration required, please contact Tammy at CreateByVibration@gmail.com or 734-716-2881. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd St 109, Canton. http:// CreateByVibration.com.

WED, SEP 18 , 2013

Put Your Best Face Forward for Teens 6-8pm. VeggiePatti is offering a new class – just for teens! Learn practical advice for teens on how to use diet and nutrition for clear complexions, a healthy physique, and controlling mood swings, open to teens 13-17 and costs just $5. Two sessions - 6 pm for boys and 7 pm for girls. Advance registration not required. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. VeggiePatti. com, 734-246-1208.

THU, SEP 19 , 2013

COPD and Asthma - 6-7:30pm. Need help with COPD or asthma? Kathy Peltier will talk about some natural solutions! $5. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver. com, 734-246-1208.

Cancer Awareness Day

Sunday, Sept. 29th 12-4pm Bet. Outer Drive & Van Born Service proceeds will go to a local family in need Baskets (Tin Can Treasures) proceeds go to Karmanos Cancer Research

For more info

Call Devin 313-561-6455 3744 Monroe Street

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Egyptian Hand & Foot Treatment - 6-7:30pm. Learn how an ancient art can help alleviate modern day conditions in the body. Pain and tension goes when relaxation and energy flows. Naturopath Jesse R Brown will demonstrate and facilitate this class. Free. Wholistic Training Institute, 20954 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313538-5433.

NYR (Neal’s Yard Remedies) Open House - 6-9pm. Experience lovely, certified organic skincare from the UK’s first certified organic health and beauty company. These products are new to the US. Free, call to register. Paula Neys, Northville. NYROrganic.com/shop/PaulaNeys, 248-982-5971. Eat Your Way Thin – 7pm. Learn how the body and metabolism work; why most diets do not work; the true value of being healthy and fit; how food and water play a role in health; and why you must eat to be healthy. When to eat, what to eat, and how to eat will be discussed. Limited to 15 guests, call to reserve your seat - free. Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd 3rd Floor, Livonia. 734-756-6904. Handling Stress - 7-8:30pm. Learn how you can make stressors work for you rather than against you, how chronic stress affects your body, and how to begin the healing process. Seating is limited to the first 20 callers, Free. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. 734-425-8220.

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FRI, SEP 20 , 2013 Third Fridays in Wyandotte-Beer Fest 5-9pm. Many of the shops and restaurants in the downtown district stay open later than usual, offer freebies, specials and discounts on these special nights, plus musical entertainment and free trolley and horse & carriage rides throughout the downtown district. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. WyandotteBiz.org. 734-246-1208. Potluck & Sustainability Film Series 6-9:30pm. Join Growing Hope, the Ypsilanti Food Co-op, and the Ypsilanti District Library for a community potluck beginning at 6pm, followed by a screening of “Designing Healthy Communities” at 7pm. This film takes a look at the effects of the built environment on our public health. Free. Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. 734-786-8401. Drink Yourself Healthy - 7pm. All water is not created equal, learn which water is the best for your body. Dr Fischer, DC, NA, a hydration expert, will help you learn the truth about water to help boost your overall health and improve your mood. Free. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness. com, 734-664-0339.

SAT, SEP 21 , 2013 Hawkfest -10am-5pm. (9/21-9/22) See hawks in the sky and meet a few at this two-day celebration of the annual fall migration of birds of prey – hawks, eagles, falcons and vultures. Event is free - Vehicle entry permit required. Lake Erie Metropark/Marshlands Museum/NatureCenter, 32481 W Jefferson, Brownstown. MetroParks. com, 734-379-5020. Drink Yourself Healthy - 11am. All water is not created equal, learn which water is the best for your body. Dr Fischer, DC, NA, a hydration expert, will help you learn the truth about water to help boost your overall health and improve your mood. Free. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness. com, 734-664-0339.

savethedate Nia Dance Jam - 2:30-4pm. Join Metro Detroit Nia Teachers as we create the Joy of Movement in our quest for health and wellness, and as we honor and celebrate Nia’s 30th anniversary. Moving your body’s way allows you to flow into perfect movement with ease and grace. Nia is truly an experience for EveryBody. $10. Guardian Martial Arts & Fitness, Inc., 30942 Ford Road, Garden City. 513) 255-0950.

MON, SEP 23 , 2013 Posture Workshop – 6pm. Learn the secrets to improving your posture. This interactive workshop will show you what ideal posture is and isn’t, plus how to improve your bending, lifting and sitting habits and specific stretches and exercise to correct these syndromes. Ergonomics of your work station. Free, limited space, rsvp 734-454-5600. Integrated Health Chiropractic Center, 1075 W Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. IHChiro.com

Pressure Point Therapy & Stress Reduction 7-8pm. Step-by-step instruction of Pressure Point Therapy, also known as Trigger Point Therapy, taught by Certified Wellness Doctor, Dr William H Karl, DC, bring a partner to receive the most benefit, free – call to register. Karl Wellness Center, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. KarlWellnessCenter. com. Adrenal Fatigue - 7-8:30pm. Do you suffer from fatigue, anxiety, sugar cravings, dizziness or stress? Join Dr D to find out how such a small gland in your body can make a big difference in your well being. Call to register, free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd St 109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropractic.com, 734-455-6767.

Essential Energizing Exercises - 8-9pm. Learn six essential exercises to help you improve strength, balance, and overall energy - a must for all ages and fitness levels! Enjoy organic snacks following workshop. Seating is limited, must register at 734-425-8220, free. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. KarlWellnessCenter.com, 734-425-8220.

TUE, SEP 24 , 2013 Clash of the Cupcakes – 7pm. A food event in partnership Foodlab Detroit, come see (and taste) some of the best cupcakes in the D. The winner will win a chance to sell their cupcakes in Always Brewing Detroit as well as other food business related products including a membership to Foodlab Detroit. Are you a baker and interested in participating? Email: coffee@alwaysbrewingdetroit.com for more details. Free. Always Brewing Detroit, 19180 Grand River, Detroit. AlwaysBrewingDetroit.com. 313-879-1102.

THU, SEP 26 , 2013

savethedate WA R M Tr a i n i n g C e n t e r ’s 5 t h Annual Breakfast - 8-10am. Honoring Community Energy Champions, Keynote Speaker: Thomas Osdoba VP for Green Initiatives at Enterprise Community Partners and Former Managing Dir of the University of Oregon’s Center for Sustainable Business Practices. Each year WARM Training Center honors individuals who demonstrate leadership in energy efficiency and sustainable building practices in SE MI. $60. The Colony Club, 2310 Park Ave, Detroit. WarmTraining.org, 313-894-1030x122. Rehab Roll Workshop – 6pm. Learn how to improve exercise breathing techniques, balance, stability, increase range of motion, overall strengthen, tone and stretch. Bring your own rehab roll or you can use one of ours. Free, limited space, rsvp 734454-5600. Integrated Health Chiropractic Center, 1075 W Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. IHChiro.com

Healthy Back to School Lunches - 6-7pm. Need some help making healthy back to school lunches? Lucinda will show you how to make healthy lunches that taste great! $5. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

FRI, SEP 27 , 2013

Drink Yourself Healthy - 11am. All water is not created equal, learn which water is the best for your body. Dr Fischer, DC, NA, a hydration expert, will help you learn the truth about water to help boost your overall health and improve your mood. Free. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness.com, 734-664-0339.

SAT, SEP 28 , 2013

WED, SEP 25 , 2013 Weight Loss Unlimited – 7pm. Shape up for fall and kick-off to meet fitness goals through a motivational class with key knowledge on how to naturally start a weight loss program, menu planning, nutritional supplements, and change your body composition with new natural state of the art programs that are customizable for you. Free, limited space, rsvp 734-454-5600. Integrated Health Chiropractic Center, 1075 W Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. IHChiro.com Get Your Energy Back – 7pm. Fatigue can be real, and not just an age related condition, or all in your head. Learn how to end your fatigue with diet and lifestyle changes that are easy, effective and simple to do. Limited to 10 guests, reservations required 734-756-6904. Presented by Dr Carol Ann Fischer, DC, ND, Free.TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia.

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Little Shoppe Market - 10am-3pm. Up to 50 crafters and vendors for all of your shoppe-ing needs. All proceeds from the raffles will be donated to a local charitable org. Free. O’Kelly Banquet Hall, 23663 Park St, Dearborn. LittleShoppeEvents. com, 734-660-7967. Unity in the Park - 11am-4pm. Fundraiser for Yoga 4 Peace with yoga, music, belly dancing, and events for kids. $20. Kiwanis Park, 13901 Leroy, Southgate. Y4Peace.org, 734-282-9642.

SUN, SEP 29 , 2013

Open Chair® Detroit - 7pm. Provides upand-coming hairstylists the opportunity to demonstrate their freestyle hair-cutting talents on live models! Free. Park Bar, 2040 Park Ave, Detroit. ParkBarDetroit.com

MON, SEP 30 , 2013

Believe - 7-8:30pm. Cynthia Haas will be sharing the new information she learned at the 2013 Young Living Oil Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. The theme for the evening is “Believe”. It will be fun and informative. Bring a friend if you like, all are welcome - call to register, free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd St 109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropractic.com, 734-455-6767.

Film ‘Prince among Slaves’ for Muslim Journeys - 7-9pm. Tells the true story of a little known African American hero, an African prince who was sold into slavery in the American South in 1788. His name was Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Sori, and he remained enslaved for forty yrs, before ultimately regaining his freedom and returning to Africa. The broad outline of his biography reads like a fairytale: A young prince falls from a life of power and privilege into exile and enslavement in a strange land. There he endures unimaginable indignities, yet carves out a life, marries a woman enslaved like himself, and has children. Then, through improbable circumstances, including meeting President John Quincy Adams, is granted his freedom and returns to his homeland, but not before he rescues his wife from enslavement and sees his royal status recognized in the very land that held him in bondage. Roy E Finkenbine, Interim Dean & Professor of History in the College of Liberal Arts and Education at the University of Detroit Mercy will be providing a historical overview of the film. Free. Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George St, Dearborn Hghts. 313-791-3824.

FRI, OCT 04, 2013

Tea Date -Part II Thai, Herbals and Antioxidants – 7-8:30pm. Learn about the differences in herbal teas and thai teas and their growing popularity, health benefits, etc. Includes tasting and sampling Eli Tea’s locally crafted teas. $12 per person or $20 couple. Always Brewing Detroit, 19180 Grand River, Detroit. AlwaysBrewingDetroit.com. 313879-1102.

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Mushroom Gardening - 10-11:30am. The Detroit Mushroom Company will share their mushroom growing and preparing techniques. Register online or call, $10. Growing Hope, 922 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. GrowingHope.net, 734-786-8401.

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ongoingcalendar All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication, and adhere to our guidelines. Visit NaturalAwakeningsDetroit.com for calendar guidelines and to submit ongoing events. Lunch Yoga – 12-1pm. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. info@y4peace. org 734-282-9642.

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Frontier Town Farmers & Artisans Market – 10am-3pm. Take a drive back in time to the wild west frontier and enjoy this unique venue with shopping, musical entertainment & open mic opportunities, plus lots of space to spread out and picnic, pet the goats and pick up some farm fresh produce. Frontier Town, 67310 Van Dyke Ave, (just N of 31 Mile Rd) Romeo. Vendor spaces $20, call 586-943-5785, Facebook.com/ FrontierTownFarmersMarket Lincoln Park Farmers Market – 11am-4pm. Farmers, growers, crafts and specialty food vendors. Credit, debit, Bridge Card accepted + Double Up food bucks starting in July. Southfield Rd Municipal Parking Lot, bet I-75 & Fort St, Lincoln Park. LPFM@inbox.com 313-427-0443. Yoga Class - 11:30am-12:30pm. Guided poses to warm the body. Gentle postures with optimal alignment. All levels, donation based(not Free) BE NICE Yoga Studio, 4100 Woodward Ave, Detroit. BeNiceYoga.com. Yin (restorative) Yoga – 7-8pm. $14 walk in. Livonia Yoga Ctr, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia. LivoniaYogaCenter.com, 248-449-9642.

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. Free during July. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, Warren. StrongHeartYoga.com Gentle Flow Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. Serene, restorative practice. All levels. Yoga Shelter, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pte. YogaShelter.com, 313-884-YOGA. Donation Pop-Up Yoga - 12-1pm. Basic-Hatha Flow class, we encourage students to pay what they can, no one will be turned away, takes place in the atrium of the Fisher Bldg, street parking is available + in the lot attached to the Fisher Building (just W, & across the St from the New Ctr Bldg). donation. The Fisher Building, 3011 W Grand Blvd, Detroit. PopUpYoga313.com, 405-971-4523.

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

SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. WCCC-Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd – Conference Room 11, Taylor. Rick Williams, 734-626-7778. Foot Detox Days - 9am-8pm. Call to make an appt with Alicia. Walk-ins also welcome. Only $25. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208. Zumba – 9-10am. With Kym $10 SanKofa Life Learning & Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-5250 SanKofaLife.net Gentle Yoga – 9-10:15am. All levels. $14. TaylorYoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com, 313-292-9642. Yoga - 10:15-11:15am. Come enjoy yoga in a nurturing environment! $10 walk-in rate. St John Neumann, 44800 Warren Rd, Canton. StJohnNeumann.us, 734-455-5910.

ongoingcalendar All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication, and adhere to our guidelines. Visit NaturalAwakeningsDetroit.com for calendar guidelines and to submit ongoing events. Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers Market - 2-6pm. Featuring 40 vendors selling a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, breads and baked goods, cheese, meats, plants and seedlings, soaps, laundry detergent, and other homemade crafts and jewelry - all grown or made in Michigan. Accepting: cash, SNAP/EBT (Bridge Card), WIC Project FRESH, Senior Market FRESH, Double Up Food Bucks, and credit/debit. Downtown Ypsilanti, Ferris St & Hamilton St, Ypsilanti. GrowingHope.net, 734-786-8401. Classic Nia – 5:30-6:30pm. All levels. $13. Body and Mind Fitness, 239 E Nine Mile Rd, 1 blk E of Woodward, Ferndale. NiaBethSchedule. BlogSpot.com Beginners Pilates – 6pm. Guardian Martial Arts & Fitness, 30942 Ford Rd, Garden City. GuardianMartialArts.com, 734-266-0565. Qi Gong and Yoga for Real Bodies and Yoga Nidra – 6-7:15pm. Qi Gong is ancient Chinese exercise. No exp needed, provides stress relief and focus. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org, 734282-9642. Transformational Tuesdays – 7-9pm. With Dr Keefa Weatherspoon. $10 SanKofa Life Learning & Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-5250 SanKofaLife.net Core Yoga + Meditation - 7:30- 8:30pm. Come and experience Core Yoga + Meditation in a nurturing environment! $10 walk-in rate. Canfield Community Center, 1801 N Beech Daly Rd, Dearborn Hghts. 313-791-3600. Opening the Doors of Change 8pm. Prepare to be informed, uplifted and inspired as you discover how to open the doors to positive change in your life. Each week Chris Lee bring you the hottest author’s, experts and thought leaders - dynamic people who positively impact the planet. Visit Blogtalkradio. com/chrisleelifestyle to listen online.

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

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

Open Mic – 7-10pm. For musicians, poets, comedians, etc. Sign up starts at 6:30pm. Free. Always Brewing Detroit, 19180 Grand River, Detroit. AlwaysBrewingDetroit.com. 313-8791102.

Tai Chi – 6-7pm. With Boby Jean Calhoun $10 Sankofa Life Learning & Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-5250 SanKofaLife.net

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

Canton Communicators Club – 6:30pm. Learn to become a better communicator and improve public speaking abilities! Canton Coney Island, 8533 Lilly Rd, Canton. Canton.FreeToastHost. com, 734-994-0569. Community Share Dinner & Activities – 6:30-8pm. Join us for a meal, followed by contemporary worship, Bible study, classes, music, cards, and crafts-sign up for dinner each wk, suggested cost $6 per adult, $4 for 4-14, 3 and under free. “pay-what-you-can”. Allen Park Presbyterian Church, 7101 Park Ave, Allen Park. AllenParkChurch.org, 313-383-0100.

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

Yoga carves you into a different person – and that is satisfying physically. ~Adam Levine

SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two mtgs free. Best Western/Greenfield Inn “The Pink Palace” Packard Room, 3000 Enterprise Dr, Allen Park. Annette Prevaux 313-389-3937. Chakra Yoga – 11am-12pm. Vinyasa class led by Courtney Conover, designed to help balance chakras, all levels $14. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com Wyandotte Farmers Market - 12-6pm. Join Total Health Foods at the farmers market. Wyandotte Farmers Market, First and Elm, Wyandotte. WyandotteFarmersMarket.com. 734-246-1208. Circle of Light – 2-7pm. Sukyo Mahikari, Love offering. SanKofa Life Learning & Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-3665250 SanKofaLife.net

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Hustle Dance – 6-7pm. With Fast Freddy $10. SanKofa Life Learning & Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-5250 SanKofaLife.net Vinyasa Yoga - 9-10:15am. Flowing sequence, all levels. $14. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com, 313-292-9642.

Kid’s Yoga - 4:30-5:30pm. Ages 7-12 years old. Learn basic postures, activities, and games. $10. Mind Body Balance, 105 E Front St, Ste 304, Monroe. MindBodyBalance.com, 734-457-9003.

Slow Flow Yoga - 11:30am-12:15pm. Beginning students and moderate pace. Intro to vinyasa. Gentle flow working toward an advanced beginner class. $10. Mind Body Balance, 105 E Front St, Ste 304, Monroe. MindBodyBalance. com, 734-457-9003.

Open Gymnastics Fridays – 7-9pm. All levels welcome, drop in fee $10. Sokol Detroit Gymnastics, 23600 W Warren Ave, Dearborn Hghts. SokolDetroitGymnastics@gmail.com, 313-268-7232.

Yin Yoga - 11:45am-12:30pm. All levels, yin is a unique quality of challenge and surrender that works to stretch muscles and connective tissues $15. BE NICE Yoga Studio, 4100 Woodward Ave, Detroit. BeNiceYoga.com, 313-544-9787. Eastside Farmers Market - 3-7pm. (6/7 – 9/27) Fresh produce, healthy foods, and unique artisan items all locally made, sold directly by the growers and producers. Payment methods: cash, Bridge Card, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC, Project Fresh, credit & debit. Wkly music and entertainment. Mack Alter Square, 14820 Mack Ave, Detroit. Facebook.com/ EastsideFarmersMarket, 313-331-3427.

Zumba – 10-11am. With Via Kim $10. Sankofa Life Learning & Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-5250 SankofaLife.net Prenatal Yoga – 11am. $14. Northville Yoga Center, 200 S Main St Unit B, Northville. NorthvilleYogaCenter.com, 248-449-9642.

Detroit Eastern Market – 5am-5pm. Open year-round. Now that most of the local farmers markets have closed for the season, it’s great time to check out Eastern Market. EBT accepted. 2934 Russell St, bet Mack & Gratiot, Detroit. DetroitEasternMarket.com Shelby Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. May thru Oct, locally grown farm fresh fruits & veggies plus cottage food items, crafters and artisans. Historic Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave (bet 22 & 23 Mile Rds), Shelby Twp. ShelbyFarmersMarket.com 586-943-5785.

P90X Certified Classes - 12-12:30pm. P90X is now available in live class form, drop in $12. World of Pole Fitness & Dance, 32669 Warren, Ste 6, Garden City. WorldofPole.com, 734-3060909. Tai Chi – 12-1pm. With Ted Cash $10. SanKofa Life Learning & Wellness Center, Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-5250 &18734 SanKofaLife.net

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The Packard Proving Grounds is presenting their first art show! 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township Wiki - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Packard_Proving_Grounds We are looking for a variety of artists for our first annual art show. We are featuring art of all kinds - 2D art, realistic as well as abstract, painting, drawing, photography, felting, woodworking, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics and other unique forms of art. Selections must be hand-made in a way that shows unique style. The price for a vendor space will only be $35 for the day for a 10x10 spot. If you need us to provide a table the price will be $45. Electricity included. Indoor and outdoor spaces available. If you refer another vendor and they sign up you’ll get a $10 discount on your table! The date for the show is Saturday, Oct. 12th from 10 AM to 4 PM, setup beginning at 8:00 am. There will be no cost for the public, which will encourage lots of traffic! The Packard Proving Grounds is a beautiful, historical landmark conveniently located on Van Dyke. We will feature attractions such as a free children’s art area, live demonstrations and lots more. It will be a wonderful way to wind down the summer and begin holiday shopping! We are looking for people to help in our kids program. We are going to provide a free hands-on art area for children to do simple projects in an area designated for kids. Anyone who is interested in helping with that will receive a $10 discount off your table. A schedule will be established, with vendors switching off when they present to the kids. In other words you are not expected to have something for the kids for the whole day to get a discount, however you will be required to work the kids area for approx. 1 - 1 ½ hrs. during the show. If needed, a volunteer will man your table at that time. Space is limited for the kid’s area and acceptance will be on a first come first serve basis. Please wait to hear from us to know if you have acceptance in the kid’s area. If interested in this great opportunity please e-mail or phone by Saturday October 5th. To submit your work e-mail Christine Michigan_art_girl@yahoo.com or phone 586.336.9649 When you e-mail please send a short description of your art as well as 3-6 example pictures. Submissions will be juried. If accepted we will send further information with vendor package. We’re looking forward to having a great first show and many more to come! Most of all we look forward to supporting local artists while spending the day surrounded by their beautiful art!

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While the negative effects of excess sugar consumption have been documented for decades, “Evidence is mounting that sugar is the primary cause of obesity, plus many chronic and lethal diseases,” says Osteopathic Physician Joseph Mercola, of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, who runs the highly popular natural health website, Mercola.com, and has authored books that include The No-Grain Diet and Sweet Deception. “Excessive fructose consumption leads to insulin resistance that appears to be the root of many, if not most, chronic diseases,” says Mercola. Beyond the obvious association with obesity, hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, liver and heart disease and Alzheimer’s have all been linked to sugar, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information at the National Institutes of Health. “Sugar, in excess, is a toxin, unrelated to its calories,” says Dr. Robert Lustig, an endocrinologist and professor of clinical pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. “The dose determines the poison. Like alcohol, a little sugar is fine, but a lot is not. And the food industry has put us way over our limit.” Sugar can be addictive, continues Lustig. “It has clear potential for abuse. Like tobacco and alcohol, sugar acts on the brain to encourage subsequent intake.”

Healthy Sweeteners

n Stevia, a powdered extract of a South American plant, is the most popular natural sweetener, delivering no calories or blood sugar swings; 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar, a little goes a long way. Look for a product with no additives. n Sucanat—minimally processed, dehydrated cane sugar juice—is a reasonably healthy alternative, especially to substitute measure for measure in baking. Because it metabolizes like sugar, it too will cause blood sugar swings; also note that both agave and “raw” sugar, which is merely less refined [optional sidebar]

Everyday Sugar Addicts by Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum A solution to sugar addiction is simply to stop eating sugars, especially any form of corn syrup. Drink more water and take a high-quality multivitamin, plus other supplements as necessary. Here are the four characteristics of people that tend to obsessively seek sugar. 4 Chronically exhausted and looking for an energy boost 4 Stressed out and suffering from adrenal exhaustion 4 Cravings caused by excessive presence of yeast/candida 4 Hormonally related cravings

table sugar, have similar effects.

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n Honey, while not calorie-free, is high in heart-healthy flavonoids and antiallergens, and may even help lower cholesterol, according to a study from University Hospital Giessen and Marburg, in Germany. n Maple syrup carries calories, but is also a rich source of polyphenol antiinflammatory antioxidants. A University of Rhode Island, Kingston, study suggests that maple syrup may help

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Thrill to Flocks in Full Flight by Timothy Boucher manage Type 2 diabetes. n Molasses, while not calorie-free, is a worthy alternative if weight isn’t an issue, since it’s a good source of minerals, especially iron. n Raw monk fruit (avoid processed Nectresse), a small, sweet melon native to China and Southeast Asia known as luo han guo, has traditionally been used in herbal medicine. It is touted as being low in carbs and is 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar. n Coconut sugar is generating excitement largely because of its low glycemic index (35) and low carbohydrate qualities. This optimum option is a good source of potassium, magnesium, iron, boron, zinc, sulfur and copper. n All fruit contains fructose, but in a natural state—not synthesized as a vegetable product like corn syrup. Fruit also comes loaded with health benefits, so eating it in moderation works, especially fruits and berries that are low on the glycemic index, a measure of carbohydrate effects on blood sugar levels. Kathleen Barnes has authored many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

all migration literally brings birds of a different feather than in springtime. Spring migration brings a glorious burst of song and color as millions of tiny feathered gems pour northward, singing their hearts out, flitting about with the excitement of arrival at their breeding grounds. They are relatively easy to spot and identify by their voices and bright plumage. In the fall, birdwatching is trickier. To survive, migrating birds need to go to warmer climes for food, because insects do not thrive in cold temperatures. Males molt their bright plumage, needing fresh feathers for the long flight. Most retain some color, but generally, they are duller and look similar to the females. Identification becomes harder because some species are similar in appearance and the singing gives way to an occasional, subtle call, emitted as little chipping sounds at most. The Internet offers a comprehensive range of data that can suggest which days are best for early morning viewings. Experienced birders know the best local spots, and weather forecasts are good indicators of timing. Sid Gautreaux’s pioneering study of bird migration in the 1960s using weather radar, still ongoing at the Radar Ornithology Lab at South Carolina’s Clemson University, is available to birders on regional websites via Tinyurl.com/USBirdTrackingRadar.

While radar can confirm the magnitude and direction of the migration over the previous night, weather predictions help forecast when big flights will occur. So, the next step is to hold a wetted finger up to the wind. A big cold front will hold up birds from moving south because the associated low pressure brings southerly winds and storms. Birds wait it out, storing fuel. Then, when the front clears and a tailwind comes from the north, a floodtide of birds pours southward. Eager birders, having arrived shortly after dawn, await at selected spots 200 to 300 miles south of the leading edge of the former front. On days like these, the skies are brimming with birds. Grassroots monitoring reports on the birds’ progress from mid-August through October are posted at eBird. org, sponsored by New York’s Cornell Lab of Ornithology (Birds.Cornell.edu). As Joni Mitchell sang, we rejoice that, “They’ve got the urge for going now, and they’ve got the wings to go.” Timothy Boucher is a senior conservation geographer at The Nature Conservancy (Nature.org), focused on ecosystem services, land use, habitat conditions and links between conservation and human well-being. His fieldwork spans six continents, encompassing local and global issues.

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HAPPY PARENTS HAPPY KIDS

Renée Peterson Trudeau Explores Soulful Parenting by Meredith Montgomery

he oldest of seven Montessori-inspired children and mother of one, Renée Peterson Trudeau serves as a life balance coach, speaker and president of Career Strategists, a coaching and consulting firm. Thousands of women in 10 countries participate in Personal Renewal Groups based on her first book, The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal. Now, in a new book, Nurturing the Soul of Your Family, Trudeau helps empower families to handle the challenges of everyday life with harmony and ease.

How can individuals achieve more peace? We realize peace by nurturing our hearts and souls with self-care, by slowing down and being gentle with ourselves. It requires us to attune and respond to our own needs and desires in the present moment. Am I responding with compassion when I make mistakes? Am I saying no when I need to say no? Did I ask for and receive help when I needed it? This is self-care in day-to-day life. When we feel nurtured in ways aligned with our deeper needs, we’re able to more fully express our potential and relax into being who we truly are.

How does such caring show up in family dynamics? When I’m feeling grumpy or irritable, I know that my inner cup is empty and I’m out of sync with my needs. When we practice self-care, we are more present with our partner and children.

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We feel more generous, loving and playful, and it’s easier to weather crises and uncertainties. I believe that modeling self-love is one of the best ways to influence children’s self-esteem.

Why is it important for families to define what they value most? It’s empowering for a family to anchor together around one key core value. Once you identify it, you all can make more conscious decisions. The value that my own family has chosen is compassion for one’s self and others. Creativity, spirituality, service or learning are others. As kids grow into adolescence, it becomes more challenging to maintain balance; there are so many demands on a family’s time and attention. Mentally, we’re often overwhelmed by an expanding scope of activities and decisions. At any age, a lot of us are just reacting to whatever comes at us. But when we identify the values most important to us, it’s easier to know when to say yes and no to things, so that our actions become aligned with our priorities.

What is behind the rising appeal of living more simply? Simplicity is alluring at a most basic level of our being; we crave it. We want to invest less energy in making decisions and have more space for life to organically unfold. We want to hit the pause button because we are overscheduled, overworked and overloaded with too

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“Mom, tell them to surprise their kids—listen to them, have fun with them and just spend time with them.” ~ Jonah Trudeau, age 9 much information. It can feel so good to be productive, and American culture rewards output. But we need to be mindful of balancing the harder task of ‘being’ with the seduction of doing, for we are at our most powerful when both of these energies are equal.

Where do we start? If we are not currently living in alignment with what matters most to us, we can stop what we’re doing and course-correct. We have to define what simplicity looks like for us and can start by just slowing down. Do less to experience more. Unplug from technology. Try spending unscheduled, mediafree time together. My family feels most nourished after weekends that we hardly did anything and just enjoyed connecting through simple pleasures.

What role does spirituality play in fostering a healthy family life? I hear a lot of parents say that they used to think that spirituality was separate from parenting. Then they woke up to the idea that being a parent is a spiritual practice, maybe the most profound one they will ever have. Connecting to the sacred in everyday life yields nurturing gifts we can enjoy with our children, not separate from them.

What is the most valuable advice that you offer to parents? Pause to breathe in compassion and realize that our outer state is a reflection of our inner state. It helps us release whatever we’re dealing with and reconnect with ourselves and loved ones. For more information, visit ReneeTrudeau.com. Meredith Montgomery is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

Five Reconnection Points n Be mindful of how and when the family uses technology. Put people first. n Tap the healing power of nature together. Take hikes, picnics and explore a local greenbelt. n Love the ones you’re with. Schedule regular time together to make sure it happens.

n Define your family’s values and honor them. n Slow down. Do less to experience more. Fewer choices and a lighter schedule can make for a happier family. Source: Nurturing the Soul of Your Family: 10 Ways to Reconnect and Find Peace in Everyday Life, by Renée Peterson Trudeau.

Small Daily Practices Make a Huge Difference by Renée Peterson Trudeau

regular spiritual practice grounds us and helps us navigate the challenges of just being human. It helps us stay awake, begin to let go, trust the rhythm and flow of life and relax into the beauty of our true nature.

Create Ritual – Meaningful rituals can be carefully planned events or casual, but regular remembrances, such as voicing gratitude before a family meal or greeting one another with a hug. Marking transitions and milestones in the lives of family members likewise connects everyone to the sacredness of daily living. We remember that life is more than to-do lists. Cultivate Stillness – Quiet private contemplation through stillness, prayer, meditation or reflection is a daily way to connect with our inner wisdom and/ or embrace a higher power, and can make the whole day better. Practice Service to Others – The more we reach out and are present to one another, the stronger we become and the easier it is to understand our interconnection—that we’re all one. Live in the Present – Many great spiritual teachers believe the answer to everything is to just “be here now,” and that our suffering and emotional

distress would end if we simply stopped resisting the present. When we temporarily suspend our desire to change things, we can embrace that where we are is exactly where we’re supposed to be. Choose Happiness – Can we only be happy if things are going our way? Experts suggest that we’re born with the innate capacity to experience inner well-being and joy; it’s our birthright to feel good. We must remember to choose happiness in each present moment.

A Tribute to the American Elderberry

he International Society for Horticultural Science named the elderberry its 2013 Herb of the Year for good reason. In June, scientists gathered in Columbia, Missouri, to share research on the potential of elderberries and elder flowers for preventing and treating illnesses at the first International Elderberry Symposium. For example, Dennis Lubahn, director of the University of Missouri’s Center for Botanical Interaction Studies, and his team are researching the molecular mechanisms behind elderberry’s folk medicine legacy; specifically, how the berries might help prevent strokes, prostate cancer and inflammation while boosting an individual’s resistance to infectious diseases. Preliminary results show that just two tablespoons of elderberry juice per day appear to offer protection against prostate cancer. Madeleine Mumcuoglu, Ph.D., from the Hebrew University Hadassah Medical Center, in Jerusalem, explained how the yet unnamed active principle in elderberry blocks viruses from entering human cells. She believes that elderberry extract holds significant potential for preventing and reducing symptoms of the flu, including avian flu and swine flu, plus HIV and the herpes simplex virus. The effective dose may be just one tablespoon a day. While Mumcuoglu believes elderberry extract is safe, she does not recommend it for pregnant women or those with autoimmune diseases, because it is a known immune system stimulant. “It may be completely risk-free,” she says. “We simply don’t yet have adequate data for proof.” For more information, visit MUConf.Missouri.edu/elderberrysymposium.

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School Lunches Minus the Meat

s the first school in the nation to go completely meatless, 400 students at New York City’s P.S. 244, the Active Learning Elementary School, are treated to eclectic fare that includes black bean and cheese quesadillas, falafels, and tofu in an Asian sesame sauce. “We’ve had a really great response from the kids, but they also understand it’s about healthy options,” says Principal Bob Groff. “Because we teach them to make healthy choices, they understand what is happening and believe in what we’re doing, too.” When the school opened in 2008, the cafeteria served vegetarian meals three days a week. “We started to try out recipes with small groups of students to see what they liked and didn’t like. It was a hit,” says Groff. All meals adhere to U.S. Department of Agriculture standards, so students get plenty of nutrient- and protein-dense vegetables. Students are also welcome to pack their own lunches, including meat.

Yoga Relieves Back Pain

ould a simple yoga class ease chronic back pain? Yes, say researchers in two recent studies. Scientists at the University of Washington found that subjects reported a 61 percent decrease in back pain when practicing yoga in a 12-week period compared with doing simple stretching. The researchers attributed their findings, published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, to yoga’s physical and breathing exercises and how they increase awareness and relaxation. Another project, funded by Arthritis Research UK, showed that Britons with long-term back pain that took a 12-week yoga course reported 75 percent fewer sick days.

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Weightlifting Lowers Heart Disease and Diabetes Risks

ewer than 10 percent of Americans regularly lift weights, but perhaps more of us should, according to a study in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Scientists at the University of North Florida, in Jacksonville, found that weightlifters had a 37 percent reduced risk of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors linked to heart disease and diabetes. Previous research has linked having greater muscle strength and mass (results of weightlifting) to lower rates of metabolic syndrome. People with three out of five risk factors—a large waist (more than 40 inches for men, more than 35 inches for women), high triglycerides and low levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, high blood pressure and high blood sugar—may be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. The researchers also analyzed data from the 1999-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which showed that young men were most likely to do regular weightlifting, while women, older people and Latinos were least likely. The survey statistics support the conclusion that non-weightlifters are more likely to exhibit metabolic syndrome.

Hair to Dye For

hree-quarters of American women are interested in changing their hair color, particularly to cover gray, according to a Clairol study. But other studies show they should be wary of most traditional hair dyes and consider natural alternatives. A study from the University of Southern California published in the International Journal of Cancer, for example, identified women using permanent hair dyes at least once a month to be at the highest risk for bladder cancer. As early as 2007, the European Union banned 22 potentially dangerous chemicals in cosmetic and body care products, including hair dyes. In the journal Materials last year, British researchers warned of the increased cancer risk from toxic chemicals called secondary amines, found in European- and U.S.-manufactured permanent hair dyes, because they remain on the hair for extended periods long after application and can penetrate skin. Meanwhile, increasing demand by consumers for safer products has expanded the market for natural hair dyes containing henna, oils and extracts from berries and other fruits, plus vegetables. Many are now available at pharmacies, organic salons and online, including do-it-yourself recipes.

Protein for Breakfast Curbs Food Cravings

kipping breakfast or eating sugary breakfast breads and cereals sets us up for increased appetite all day long, while protein-rich food effectively satiates us, according to a recent University of Missouri-Columbia study. Subjects were 20 overweight young women, ages 18 to 20, divided into three groups: those that skipped breakfast, ate cereal, or enjoyed a 350-calorie, high-protein breakfast of eggs and lean meat. Researchers tracking brain function concluded that those eating the high-protein breakfast were better able to control their eating throughout the day and evening. For people that don’t currently eat breakfast, lead researcher Heather Leidy, Ph.D., an assistant professor of nutrition and exercise physiology, says it only takes about three days to acclimate the body. Leidy suggests first trying plain Greek yogurt, cottage cheese or egg or meat burritos. Aim for 35 grams of protein in the morning for all-day control of food cravings.

MILK LINKED TO ACNE

eens with acne might consider cutting back on milk and other dairy products. Foods with a high-glycemic index (carbohydrates affecting blood sugar levels) are the leading causes of acne at all ages, according to a meta-review of studies and clinical trials published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Now, researchers at New York University say milk’s natural hormones may additionally stimulate the acne-producing hormones present at puberty. “Milk is designed to grow things—namely babies—and in the case of cows’ milk, calves,” comments Dr. Mark Hyman, author of The Blood Sugar Solution. “It’s naturally full of muscle-building anabolic hormones… which [also] cause bad acne.” Hyman considers cows’ milk “nature’s perfect food only if you are a calf,” and warns of “60-some hormones in the average glass of milk; even organic, raw and bovine growth-hormone-free milk.” natural awakenings

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Freebie Fruit

Online Mapping Points the Way Falling Fruit (FallingFruit.org), created by Caleb Philips, co-founder of Boulder Food Rescue, and Ethan Welty, a photographer and geographer based in Boulder, Colorado, uses a map to cite locations of fruits and vegetables that are free to forage around the world. It looks like a Google map, with reported locations marked with dots. Zoom in and click on one to find a description of what tree or bush is there. The description often includes information about the best season to pluck plant fruits, the quality and yield, a link to the species’ profile on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s website and additional advice on accessing the spot. Welty compiled most of the half-million or so locations from various municipal databases, local foraging organizations and urban gardening groups. Additionally, the map is open for Wikipedia-style public editing. He says, “Falling Fruit pinpoints all sorts of tasty trees in public parks, lining city streets and even hanging over fences from the UK to New Zealand.” It also lists beehives, public water wells and even dumpsters with excess food waste.

Killing Fields

Neonicotinoid Pesticides Threaten Birds and Insects, Too Controversial neonicotinoid pesticides linked to catastrophic honeybee declines in North America and Europe may also kill other creatures, posing ecological threats even graver than feared, according to a new report by the American Bird Conservancy. It claims that dangers to birds and streamdwelling and soil-dwelling insects accidentally exposed to the chemicals have been underestimated by regulators and downplayed by industry. “The environmental persistence of the neonicotinoids, their propensity for runoff and for groundwater infiltration and their cumulative and largely irreversible mode of action in invertebrates raise environmental concerns that go well beyond bees,” according to the report co-authors, pesticide policy expert Cynthia Palmer and pesticide toxicologist Pierre Mineau, Ph.D., who both work for the nonprofit. They note that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency typically sets guidelines for bird exposures using laboratory tests on just two species, which ignores widely varying sensitivities among hundreds of other species. Scott Black, executive director of the Xerces Society, an invertebrate conservation group, says that integrated pest management (IPM), which combines precisely targeted chemical use with other, non-chemical means of pest control, can deliver industrial-scale yields in an environmentally sustainable way. To the detriment of wildlife, “[Our nation] has moved away from IPM, from scouting a farm, putting in habitat for beneficial insects and spraying only if there’s damage,” he warns. “With neonicotinoids, they don’t do that anymore,” instead returning to indiscriminate blanket spraying. Primary source: Tinyurl.com/ABCBirdReport

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Shellfish Solution

Bivalve Farming May Purify Fouled Waters Scientists are investigating whether mussels can be grown in urban areas as a way of cleansing coastal waters of sewage, fertilizers and other pollutants. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has placed an experimental raft at the mouth of New York City’s Bronx River with long tendrils seeded with geukensia demissa hanging beneath it. The two-year experiment will test whether the ribbed mussel can survive in the industrial and organic effluent found there. If it does, that could have implications for cleaning up coastal waters all over the world. The idea of using bivalves like mussels, oysters and clams to purify waterways has been on the minds of conservationists and scientists for decades. If the creatures can absorb enough nitrogen from the polluted water, it will prevent algae blooms that deprive waterways of the oxygen needed to support life. Other researchers also are investigating the beneficial effects of raising seaweed and kelp in conjunction with bivalves to clean coastal waters. Source: E360.yale.edu

Scrub Up

Cleaning the Environment a Step at a Time Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer product companies, which makes Vaseline and Dove soaps, is doing away with a longtime manufacturing process because scientists and environmental groups are concerned that it contributes to polluting oceans. The company has decided to phase out the use of plastic micro-beads as a scrubbing agent in all personal care products by 2015. Small pieces of plastic material under five millimeters in diameter, referred to as micro-plastics, originate from a variety of different sources, including the breakdown of larger plastic materials in the water, the shedding of synthetic fibers from textiles during domestic clothes washing, and the micro-beads used for their abrasive properties in a range of consumer and industrial products.

Fare Sharing

Three Is the Perfect Number With increasing traffic congestion and escalating gas prices, carpooling has become a way of life in America’s biggest cities. Now new high-tech innovations such as ridesharing apps that make the process more efficient have given rise to a new class of riders know as “slugs”. The term was originally coined by bus drivers trying to distinguish between commuters awaiting carpool drivers and people standing in line for the bus, just as they used to stay vigilant for fake bus tokens known as slugs. In many urban centers with specific lanes dedicated to cars with three occupants (HOV-3), having clearly marked entry and exit points benefits everyone—drivers move faster and save gas; riders get to work; and the environment gets a break. The magic number is three—something about having just two occupants doesn’t seem as safe to many people, although the concept is the same. If the worst happens and no drivers show up, there’s always the bus. Source: Grist.com

Fashion Freedom

Fair Trade Comes to Retail Clothing The revolu-

tion that started in food is expanding to clothing: origins matter. With fair trade coffee and organic fruit now standard on grocery shelves, consumers concerned with industry working conditions, environmental issues and outsourcing are now demanding similar accountability for their T-shirts. As a result, some retailers have started supplying information about how and where their products are made. “There’s real demand for sweat-free products,” observes Ian Robinson, Ph.D., a lecturer and research scientist at the University of Michigan who studies labor issues. “Consumers don’t have the information they need, and they do care.” The New York Times reported that a recent factory collapse in Bangladesh might play a part in changing that. Loblaw Companies Limited, the parent company of Joe Fresh, which produced clothing there, has vowed to audit factories more aggressively and compensate the victims’ families. “The apparel industry can be a force for good,” vows Galen G. Weston, Loblaw’s chairman.

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e spend a good deal of time gazing at ourselves in a mirror with the physical eye, as well as into the mirror of our mind with an analytical eye, endeavoring to size ourselves up in our own estimation, and also determining how others might evaluate us. Both of these mirrors are clouded with ego-related dust that distorts our vision. Only when we turn our gaze inward with the intuitive eye of awareness can we perceive our innate wholeness, for there is no dust on the mirror of the soul. Consider this: A consciousness of wholeness reunifies us with our authentic self, so that even during those times when we are unaware of it, our wholeness is intact and utterly dust-free—only our awareness of it is missing. When awareness returns, we live free from ego’s bondage and its ignorance-soaked history and habits. We are reunified with the reality of our being. Our daily practice is to be ever mindful—on the dot— the moment we lose sight of our true nature. Everyday experiences grace us with reminders by mentally tapping us on the shoulder and returning us to the qualities we wish to express in our interactions with our self, others and all of life. We are continually given the opportunity to reconnect with the high vision we hold for ourselves in our mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, professional, relational and communal life structures.

It serves us well to remember that we are here learning to mother our consciousness, just as the universe mothers us throughout our lifetime and beyond. Intelligence, wisdom, intuition, joy and creativity—these are the qualities we want to mother within ourselves in order to unveil our original face. As we set a conscious intention to evolve, we live as the master artists we are—creating, directing and producing our lives. The more time we set aside for meditation, contemplation and life visioning, the more we can have 20/20 vision in foresight, rather than hindsight. Through practice, we activate our intuition, clean off egoic dust and enter a more consistently clear-sighted state of mindful being. Thus we actualize our highest potential and realize our organic, enlightened consciousness. Michael Bernard Beckwith is the founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, in Los Angeles, California, author of Life Visioning: A Transformative Process for Activating Your Unique Gifts and Highest Potential (Sounds True, 2011/2013), and originator of the Life Visioning process.

Discover Easy Ways to Update a Wardrobe in New Dress a Day Book

n Marisa Lynch’s recently published New Dress A Day, readers can learn how to go from thrift shop cheap to runway chic. Based on Lynch’s popular blog of the same name, the innovative tailor demonstrates how to easily and affordably transform a wardrobe from frumpy to fabulous. With a little imagination, Lynch’s do-ityourself tips and tools like needles, thread and safety pins, an outdated castoff can be updated with style and savings. In this book, readers will discover how to ace the sewing basics, create do-it-yourself designer look-alikes, style the same dress in seven different ways and more. For more information, visit NewDressADay.com.

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