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Saturday • April 7th

9am - 4pm

Location: Park Diamond Banquet & Conference Center 25160 W. Outer Dr. • Lincoln Park

Please be our guest and enjoy an hour or a day exploring healthy living options and speaking with health vendors! Our vendors include chiropractors, health food stores, wellness centers, healthy products and more!

Grab some breakfast or stay for lunch - local restaurants will have healthy offerings available for purchase!

Check out our Pet Expo!

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Earth Day Weekend Grosse Pointe North High School 707 Vernier Road Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

April 21-22

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letterfrompublisher letterfrom The only people who can change the world are people who want to. And not everybody does.

By author Hugh Macleod

contact us wayne county, michigan edition Published by: Healthy Living Detroit, inc.

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Bob Allison, has hosted the Ask Your Neighbor radio show show for more than 50 years. His show format could be termed an old-school version of Google, but it got started way before computers were commonplace. He built his show around a simple premise of neighbors helping one another. If I had a bunch of turnips and didn’t know how to cook them, I could call into the live broadcast, and listen for other people to call in with suggestions and recipes.

Now, there’s Google, so why do people still call Bob and ask their questions?

Maybe what they’re looking for is more of a feeling of community that is often missing from our lives. Bob and his wife Maggie celebrated the show’s 50-year milestone with Channel 56 during the public television station’s annual pledge drive. A documentary about Ask Your Neighbor was aired, and one segment showed Bob doing a live read ad on the air, and the ad he happened to be reading when they fi lmed was none other than the one for Natural Awakenings magazine. That was such a wonderful surprise. Thanks Bob for all that you do, and congratulations on 50 years of connecting people in the community with one another and helping many people that may be a bit isolated feel like you’re sitting at their kitchen table every morning.

This month’s issue is chock-full of great ideas to help you become a little greener.

I love to scour this information and discover new ideas that will help in my quest, and I hope that you will too. My son Eddie is 25 now, and I can still remember when he came home from elementary school with all these ideas about recycling. At the time we kind of went along with it, but I never could have imagined what a signifi cant role these type of ideas would end up playing in my life so many years later.

There are so many events coming up in the month of April, our own 2nd Annual Healthy Living Detroit Downriver Expo with this year’s addition of a room for the Healthy Pet Expo, to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 7. If you haven’t yet picked up a copy of our new Natural Pet magazine, I’ll be there with copies ready for the fi rst 400 people to attend the Expo. Be sure to stop by and introduce yourself. We’re celebrating our 3rd anniversary this year, and as always, I’m very interested to hear about what you like best about Natural Awakenings magazine and what things you would like to see in the future.

The other biggie this month is VegFest, to be held April 29 at the Suburban Collection Showcase. If it is anything like it was last year, attendees are in for a treat. It’s such a thrill to see VegFest growing every year, and to look around at all the people who are at least curious and open to fi nding out more about a plant-based diet. It gives me a sense of the changes that could actually occur on a global scale. We all vote with our dollars and also with every choice that we make.

Growing and changing locally and globally is what drives me to produce Natural Awakenings magazine, and we are looking for people that are interested in helping us grow. With the regular monthly magazine plus the new Natural Pet magazine, published every other month, there are so many things that must come together. If you have talents to contribute, please contact me.

I choose to change the world (hopefully for the better!). Do you?

Natural Awakenings is printed on recycled newsprint with soybased ink.

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6 newsbriefs 10 communityspotlight

11 healthbriefs

14 globalbriefs

22 healingways

24 naturalpet

26 healthykids

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32 consciouseating

35 inspiration

36 calendars 42 resourceguide 45 classifieds

26 advertising & submissions How to Advertise To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 313-221-9674 or email mdemo@HealthyLivingDetroit.com Deadline for ads: the 15th of the month.

Editorial submissions Email articles, news items and ideas to: mdemo@HealthyLivingDetroit.com Deadline for editorial: the 10th of the month.

calendar submissions Visit our website to enter calendar items. www.HealthyLivingDetroit.com You will receive a confirmation email when your event has been approved and posted online, usually within 24 hours. Events submitted by the 15th and meet our criteria will be added to the print magazine as space permits.�

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

16 A Raw Food Diet Is It Right for You?

by Deb Klungle

18 GREEN HOME CHECKLIST Room-by-Room Steps We Can Take, Starting Right Now

by Crissy Trask

22 NATURAL REMEDIES

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FOR SEASONAL ALLERGIES

by Dr. Lauri Grossman

24 SHELTERS GO GREEN

LEED-Certified Facilities Care for Animals and the Earth

by Sandra Murphy

26 GROWING

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Lessons to Help Lighten Future Footprints

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UP GREEN

by Hilary Ferrand

28 Smile Lines and Pain

Local Author dankennedy on his Novel Smile Lines and Pain

by Emily Lardner

30 Self-Compassion: a Source of Power

by Barbra White

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32 WASTE NOT, WANT NOT 10 Ways to Reduce Costly Food Waste

by Amber Lanier Nagle

34 MOBILIZE FOR EARTH Pledge a Green Act for Earth Day 2012

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newsbriefs getting Children to eat healthy Food

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eeing a signifi cant number of children throwing away anything healthy on their lunch trays, a teacher at the Detroit Merit Charter Academy put together an after-school class to promote eating healthy foods. Healthy cooking coach Adarsa Antares explains, “I take a three-tiered approach: (1) involve children in the process, (2) give them a say in what to include in their food and (3) make it fun.

Antares reports a tremendous response to the series. Breakfast recipes included blueberry smoothies and almond butter with cinnamon and honey on cereal. Students were encouraged to stir, blend, measure, taste and have fun.

“Because the children felt involved in the process,” says Antares, “they adored all the food.”

In the next class, students decided which ingredients, and how much, went into a chili recipe. The students included carrots, corn, tomatoes, beans, tomato paste and spices. “They ate it up like it was a hot fudge sundae,” recalls Antares.

Easy ways to make food preparation fun include adding simple tools such as a spiral slicer, a nut chopper, tiny cute forks and cookie cutters for shaping veggies. “Just pushing the button on the blender is a thrill for children,” says Antares.

Children are eager to devour food in which they have a vested interest. When children learn how to eat healthy food by being involved, having a say and having fun at home, they will begin to change their eating habits and ultimately their lives.

Healthy Cooking Class for parents. April 14th from 1-4p.m. in Grosse Pointe Park. Call to RSVP as seats are limited. 734-972-8775 Adarsa Antares CPM, CTT, MS. Ed. HealthyCookingCoach.org

CUSTOM LABYRINTH BUILDER The Ancient Labyrinth invites you walk on it’s winding path as it represents the journey of your life.

Norma Housey • Certified Green Builder Veriditas Trained Facilitator

313-580-8598 • www.NormaMarie.org norma@normamarie.org

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Labyrinth Walk May 5th Walk for World Peace!

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Labyrinth Builder walk for Peace, support soldiers

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orma Housey, of Norma Marie Inc., a custom design labyrinth builder, has joined with the Grosse Pointe War Memorial and their volunteer director Ed Lazar, State Farm Agent to help the Soldiers Support Fund, established by the Grosse Pointe War Memorial to buy and ship treats and necessities to deployed serviced personnel. 100 percent of the fund is used for purchasing and shipping goods.

Labyrinth Walk for World Peace will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 5, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, at 16831 Twelve Mile Rd., in Roseville. “It is an Earth Day, dedicated to peace,” explains Housey.

“Anyone in the world with

access to a labyrinth is asked to walk the labyrinth on this day, bringing a wave of peace around the globe.

Walking the labyrinth can be very peaceful,” she enthuses. “It is a place where a person can meditate, pray, or just listen to the silence as you walk the unicursal path. Labyrinths welcome everyone.”

At 10 a.m., May 28, a Memorial Day Service will be held at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial, located at 32 Lakeshore Rd., in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Tax deductable donations can be made to Grosse Pointe War Memorial, with Soldiers Support Fund noted in the memo. Checks can be hand-delivered to the events listed or mailed to 32 Lakeshore Dr., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236. For more information, call 313-580-8598 or visit NormaMarie. org.

newsbriefs escapes Network Patents Relaxing television Programming system

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he eScapes Network, a television network headquartered in Monroe, Michigan, has patented Hybrid Radio Television (HRT) Therapeutic Benefi t System (TBS) for commercial applications.

For network viewers, eScapes HRT turns television into a relaxing, highdefi nition window to the world with a soundtrack. It provides non-intrusive programming for times when other content is too distracting, such as during meals or social gatherings, or while working, reading, meditating or relaxing.

HRT combines a calming on-air personality with soothing music layered over 100 percent high-defi nition video with such themes as great world cities, tropical islands and beaches, ships, lighthouses and scenic earth vistas.

For commercial applications, TBS uses HRT content as electronic ambiance.

TBS is well suited for patient rooms, waiting rooms, lunch rooms and common areas. It can provide custom branding, information messaging and pure entertainment of a relaxing, non-distracting nature.

A good photograph is knowing where to stand. ~Ansel Adams

For more information, call 734-241-4410 or visit eScapesTV.com.

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patients home every day!

rom the beginning, Schoolcraft College’s vibrant Kids on Campus summer program has been current and trendy – delighting children entering the fi rst through twelfth grades with more than 60 unique camp offerings in the arts, acting, cultural immersion, computers, writing, math, science, as well as careeroriented learning opportunities and traditional academic skills workshops.

Celebrating its 33rd year, Kids on Campus welcomes new programs for the summer of 2012 including, Design Troop Engineering for third and fourth graders that will spend the week drawing, designing and building creative projects, sharing their ideas and seeing engineering at work. Machine Manufacturing—Leading Edge Technology is a new program for sophomores, juniors and seniors where students will spend the week in Schoolcraft’s state-of-the-art manufacturing lab using computer-aided design manufacturing software and real computer numerical control machines, to create, design, build and fi nish products. Sports Science—Move & Learn, for all high schoolers, will take the principles learned in the classroom into the workout room, incorporating high school physics, chemistry, and biology and exercise physiology.

Other popular camps will be offered in the areas of robotics, aviation and aerospace, adventures in medicine, crime detection, gaming design, culinary arts, song writing, art and acting, business, cultural immersion, study skills, and academic basics in writing, math, and science.

Heartland Health Care Center – University 28550 Five Mile Road Livonia, MI 48154

734.427.8270

www.hcr-manorcare.com

It’s not just about getting you back on your feet. It’s about getting you back to your life.

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For more information call 734-462-4448 or visit Schoolcraft.edu/KOC.

Post-Surgical, Short-Term Rehab

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newsbriefs Electronic Waste Collection Free to all Wayne County Residents

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he Riverview Electronics Collection Center offers free electronic recycling to all Wayne County residents, schools and small businesses (10 employees or less). They accept computer equipment and accessories, printers, cash registers, typewriters, television sets, DVD/VCR players, cell phones, stereos, video game consoles, MP3 players and more. About 60 percent of the electronics are reused or refurbished. The remaining 40 percent are recycled or used for parts. Prior to reuse or recycling, all data is removed with government-approved data erasure software. No materials are shipped out of the country for processing.

Location: 20863 Grange Rd., at the Riverview Land Preserve, Riverview. For more information, call 734-281-4263 or visit RiverviewLandPreserve.com.

Healthy Living Detroit Downriver Expo Returns, Adds Pet Expo

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earning how to live a healthy lifestyle may be closer than you imagine. The Healthy Living Detroit Downriver Expo features more than 50 local businesses providing demonstrations, displays, samples and information about their sustainable products and services for healthy living. Sponsored by the Wayne County Natural Awakenings magazine, the expo will be held at the Banquet & Conference Center, in Lincoln Park, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 7.

Attendees can explore and speak with professionals in healthy, natural living specialties, including chiropractic, integrative wellness care, healthy foods and cooking and more. Wholesome breakfast and lunch offerings from local restaurants will be available for purchase.

New this year, Natural Awakenings has added the Healthy Living Downriver Pet Expo in a separate room, featuring more than 25 healthy pet vendors including veterinarians, pet food stores, groomers, trainers and more. A portion of the proceeds from the Pet Expo will be donated to an animal rescue. Pets are not permitted, but this is a chance to learn how to keep them happy and healthy.

Two local children’s book authors will be autographing copies of their books featuring animals. Nonprofit rescue groups will also be selling crafts and other items to raise money. Donations of pet food and supplies will gladly be accepted on-site.

Admission: Free. Location: 25160 W. Outer Dr., Lincoln Park. For more information or to sign up as a vendor, call or visit HealthyLivingDetroit.com.

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East Meets West at First Oriental Therapy Center

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ationally certified massage therapist Lucy Li has reopened her business as First Oriental Therapy Center, offering a spectrum of massage and bodywork to treat imbalances holistically, addressing the physical and metaphysical bodies. During treatment, the client experiences a unique blend of movement, touch and stillness; long, flowing strokes with deep muscular work, complimented by gentle rocking and stretching; energy balancing; and passive joint movement—all to create body awareness and refreshing relaxation. Male and female therapists are available.

An abundant variety of modalities available, from common massage styles, such as Swedish and hot stone to the more uncommon, like traditional Thai and Swe-Thai, an innovative combination of soft-tissue therapies (like Swedish) with passive yoga-like (Thai-style) stretching. Li also uses magnetic cupping, a method that stimulates meridians and acupoints.

Cupping works well for pain control, according to Li, and will enhance the effectiveness of a massage when the two are combined. Reflexology, another specialty modality offered by Li, accesses pressure points on the feet related to the body’s internal organs.

Recently, she has added CranioSacral Therapy, which uses a light touch to evaluate and enhance the health of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.

“My techniques work well for clients who want to strengthen their mind-body connection,” says Li. “I am passionate about the body’s self-healing mechanism and look forward to assisting each patient in their journey towards health and more pain-free living.”

Location: First Oriental Therapy Center, 29520 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. For more information, call 734-744-7669 or visit NaturAcupuncture.com – Lucy Li

newsbriefs Vegfest is April 29 At suburban Collection showplace

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opular vegetarian tastefest & expo features Humane Society’s Wayne Pacelle, NBA champ John Salley, chefs, doctors, food and more VegFest, metro Detroit’s premier vegetarian tastefest and expo, returns to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi for its annual event on April 29.

Presented by VegMichigan, VegFest features notable local and national speakers, including Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the United States; NBA champ John Salley, back by popular demand; author and sustainability activist Dr. Richard Oppenlander; DMC preventive cardiology and wellness director Joel Kahn M.D. and others on the health, environmental and ethical benefi ts of a plant-based diet.

In response to a recordbreaking crowd of nearly 4000 last year, VegFest has expanded its main hall space at Suburban Collection Showplace. In addition to more than a dozen speakers, panelists and cooking and raw-food demonstrators, the event will feature tasty vegan cuisine from 50 local restaurants and bakeries along with national brand samples, a diverse array of exhibitors, children’s activities, door prizes, literature, cookbooks and more.

Natural Awakenings Magazines of East Michigan, Lansing and Wayne County and the NAN Discount Card Network are sponsoring the event, along with BetterHealth Stores, The Medicine Cabinet Pharmacy of Southfi eld, Whole Foods Market, 93.9 The River and others.

“Interest in eating less meat, whether it’s for health, environment or animal compassion, continues to grow,” says event chair Wendy Jones. “We’ve expanded VegFest this year to accommodate the ever-growing crowds. With more space, more presenters and more food and activities, this will be the best VegFest yet.”

As president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, keynote speaker Wayne Pacelle has played a leading role in transforming the nation’s largest animal protection charity into a dynamic public force and voice for animals. With a special interest in law reform, he has led several successful ballot initiatives that outlawed cockfi ghting, factory farming cruelties, bear baiting, negligent puppy mill operations and a host of other inhumane practices. Pacelle also authored the best-selling book, “The Bond: Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call to Defend Them.” He speaks at noon.

NBA champ and TV personality John Salley returns to VegFest, having drawn record-breaking crowds to the event the past three years. Salley helped lead the Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls and L.A. Lakers to NBA championships before retiring from basketball to host the Emmy-nominated “Best Damn Sports Show Period” and has since appeared in numerous TV shows and fi lms. Salley is vegan – meaning he neither eats nor uses

animal products – and he passionately believes that this diet choice improved his game and his life. He speaks at 1 p.m.

Also speaking at VegFest are Dr. Richard Oppenlander, sustainability activist and author of the acclaimed book “Comfortably Unaware,” speaking on global depletion and food responsibility; Joel Kahn M.D., director of preventive cardiology and wellness at Detroit Medical Center Hospitals, addressing our city’s bad reputation for obesity and heart disease; Dr. Kerrie Saunders, author, columnist and health and nutrition expert, speaking on successful weight-loss strategies; and Jim Corcoran, co-founder of VegMichigan, Plant Peace Daily, VegFund and Santa Fe Veg, introducing VegMichigan. Jason Wrobel, former Detroiter-turned-“raw chef to the stars,” will present a food demonstration, as will George Vutetakis, executive chef at Garden Fresh Gourmet and author of “Vegetarian Traditions: Favorite Recipes from My Years at the Legendary Inn Season Café,” Jan Kemp, M.Sc., Whole Foods Market health educator and Tina Miller, MS, RD, Meijer dietician.

VegFest takes place from 11 am until 5 pm on Sunday, April 29 at Suburban Collection Showplace, located at 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi.

Admission is $10 at the door; $5 for students; free for children under 6 and VegMichigan members. Parking is $5 per vehicle. For memberships, advance discounted tickets and information on sponsorship, exhibiting, volunteering or the day’s schedule, contact VegMichigan toll free at 877-7783464 or visit www. vegmichigan.org.

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DETOX & NOURISH YOUR BODY THIS SPRING

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ating the right foods is one of the best ways to begin to cleanse, heal, nourish and rebuild your body at the cellular level. Deb Klungle, owner of Nourished Body | Satisfied Soul, is a firm believer that food is our best medicine and is committed to helping people replace unhealthy foods in their diets with real, unprocessed foods, especially fresh vegetables and fruits. She has been teaching how to prepare simple, nutritious and delicious foods for over two years at her vegan cooking and raw food classes.

As a full-time engineer in the automotive industry by day and part-time raw and vegan food educator at night, Deb understands that people are very busy and do not have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. She develops all her own quick and easy recipes for her classes and teaches raw food preparation and vegan cooking throughout the southeast Michigan area. Since she is a dedicated vegan, all of her food is dairyand egg-free. However, all her raw-food recipes are also free of gluten, soy, corn and peanuts and are often low-glycemic and safe for diabetics as well.

Deb also offers a total-body cleansing program. The

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foundation of her detox diet is a lot of leafy greens and lowglycemic foods so her program is safe for diabetics. “Spring is an excellent time to clean up your diet because we tend to eat lighter foods and more raw foods when the weather is warmer anyhow so it’s easier to stick to the plant-based diet plan in my detox program,” she states.

You can visit Deb at three major events around town this month. She will be at Natural Awakenings magazine’s Healthy Living Downriver Detroit Expo in Lincoln Park on Saturday, April 7th. She will also be at What’s Cooking Detroit at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Saturday, April 21st, and is scheduled to do a raw food demo on the Healthy Living stage at 1:00 p.m. And on Sunday, April 29th, she will have a booth at VegFest and is a sponsor of this event at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. “I really enjoy introducing people to raw food because they are always amazed when I show them what can be made with whole, uncooked foods. I want to change the perception that raw and vegan meals are complicated, don’t taste good and are missing nutrients,” says Deb.

In alignment with her mission to educate the community regarding health issues, Deb has partnered with Andrea McNinch of Regeneration Raw and Heal Yourself Institute to show Forks Over Knives on Thursday, May 3rd, at the Main Art Theatre in Royal Oak. This documentary traces the journeys of two medical researchers Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn who both come to the same conclusion that degenerative diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even several forms of cancer, could almost always be prevented, and in many cases reversed, by adopting a wholefood, plant-based diet. The film also chronicles patients and their challenges and triumphs as they transition to a plant-based diet. As part of this event, there will be a vegan tasting provided by several local restaurants and following the screening, a speaker panel of local experts on the plant-based diet will answer audience questions. Visit Deb’s web site for more information regarding details of the evening, the speakers and ticket sales for the tasting and movie.

Deb has followed a 100% plant-based diet for 10 years and is a certified raw food chef, nutritionist and educator. She offers a $5 discount to VegMichigan members on all her classes as well as $25 off her 7-day and 21-day detox programs and $50 off her 28-day program. To join VegMichigan, go to www.

VegMichigan.org. Nourished Body | Satisfied Soul is located inside Heal Yourself Institute at 100 West 5th Street in downtown Royal Oak. For more information, call 248.497.4189 or visit www.YourNourishedBody.com.

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National Start! Walking Day

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mproving overall health can be as simple as putting one foot in front of the other—and April 6, National Start!

Walking Day, is the ideal opportunity to begin a regular walking routine. American Heart Association (AHA) research shows that individuals can gain about two hours of life for every hour engaged in regular, vigorous exercise—a two-forone deal that’s hard to beat. Walking just 30 minutes per day, five days a week, can also help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, promote better sleep and assist in maintaining healthy body weight.

Visit StartWalkingNow.org for resources to kick-start a heart-friendly regimen.

The site offers links to local walking paths, heart-healthy recipes, an online progress tracker and an app that helps walkers find and create paths while traveling. To find walking buddies or start a walking club, visit AHA’s MyWalkingClub.org.

Unplug During Screen-Free Week

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he American Academy of Pediatrics recommends zero screen time for children under 2 and less than two hours per day for older children. Yet, the Kaiser Family Foundation reports that 40 percent of 3-month-old infants are regular viewers of television and DVDs, and school-age kids spend nearly twice as many hours with screen media such as television, video games, computers and handheld devices as they spend attending school. To help kids, families, schools and communities turn off screens and turn on healthier activities, the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) urges everyone to participate in Screen-Free Week, April 30 through May 6.

CCFC is a national coalition of health care professionals, educators, advocacy groups, parents and individuals, with a mission to reclaim childhood from corporate marketers. “The commercialization of childhood is the link between many of the most serious problems facing children and society today,” advises CCFC Director Susan Linn.

“Childhood obesity, eating disorders, youth violence, sexualization, family stress, underage alcohol and tobacco use, rampant materialism and the erosion of children’s creative play are all exacerbated by advertising and marketing.”

Learn more about the week-long event, efforts to restrict marketers’ access to children and how to help, at CommercialFreeChildhood.org.

Diabetes Linked to Dirty Air

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ealth wise, the air we breathe is just as important as the foods we eat, according to a recent report published in the journal Diabetes Care. The report is based on one of the first largescale, population-based studies linking diabetes prevalence with air pollution. According to researchers from Children’s Hospital Boston, a strong, consistent correlation exists between adult diabetes and particulate air pollution, an association that persists after adjustment for other risk factors such as obesity and ethnicity. The relationship was seen even at exposure levels below the current U.S. Environmental Protection Agency safety limit.

Green Veggies Boost Immunity

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esearchers reporting in the journal Cell have found another good reason to fill our plates with plenty of green vegetables like bok choy and broccoli: Tiny chemical compounds found in these healthful greens interact with the immune cells of the gut, known as intraepithelial lymphocytes (IEL), by effectively protecting them and boosting their numbers.

IELs, white blood cells that inhabit the lining of many body cavities and structures, are concentrated in the gastrointestinal tract, where their primary purpose is to destroy target cells that are infected by pathogens. Because pathogens frequently enter the body via the gastrointestinal tract, a high IEL count benefits overall health.

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Are Cell Phones Safe?

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uestions about how cell phones might impact our health have sparked significant controversy. The World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has now classified radio frequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans, based on an increased risk for glioma, a malignant type of brain cancer associated with wireless phone use.

Caution was also urged in an article about cell phone safety published this past October in the journal Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine. It reported that cell phones that are switched on and carried in shirt or pants pockets can exceed U.S. Federal Communications Commission exposure guidelines, and also that adults and children absorb high levels of microwave radiation from the phones. According to the paper, children are at greater risk than adults, absorbing up to triple the amount of microwave radiation in their brain’s hypothalamus (which links the nervous and endocrine systems) and hippocampus (vital for memory and spatial navigation) compared to adults.

Absorption into their eyes was also greater, and as much as 10 times higher in their bone marrow than adults’.

The IARC concludes that these findings call for cell phone certification consistent with the “as low as reasonably achievable” approach taken in setting standards for using radiological devices. “It is important that additional research be conducted into the long-term, heavy use of mobile phones,” says IARC Director Christopher Wild. “Pending the availability of such information, it is important to take pragmatic measures to reduce exposure [directly to the head], such as handsfree devices or texting.”

Additional resource: Epidemiologist Devra Davis, Ph.D., reports on this topic in Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation.

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Qigong: a Boon for Cancer Patients

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ancer patients that regularly practiced qigong, a 5,000-yearold combination of gentle exercise and meditation, for almost three months experienced significantly higher levels of well-being, improved cognitive functioning and less inflammation, compared to a control group. Dr. Byeongsang Oh, a clinical senior lecturer at the University of Sydney Medical School, in Australia, who led the study, says the reduced inflammation in patients that practiced medical qigong, a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine, was particularly significant.

The project involved 162 patients, aged 31 to 86; those assigned to the medical qigong group undertook a 10-week program of two supervised, 90-minute sessions per week. They were also asked to practice an additional 30 minutes at home each day.

When the study began, there were no significant differences in measurements of quality of life, fatigue, mood status and inflammation between the intervention and control groups. However, “Patients that practiced medical qigong experienced significant improvements in quality of life, including greater physical, functional, social and emotional well-being, while the control group deteriorated in all of these areas,” reports Oh.

He remarks that the study is the first such trial to measure the impact of medical qigong in patients with cancer. “Several studies have indicated that chronic inflammation is associated with cancer incidence, progression and even survival,” Oh explains. He presented the findings at a recent American Society of Clinical Oncology conference.

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Professor Rose Cooper, of the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, in the UK, has investigated how manuka honey interacts with bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Group A Streptococcus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

She discovered that the honey interfered with their growth, blocking the formation of biofi lms that can wall off such bacteria from antibiotic remedies.

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Natural Easter Colors to Dye For From toddlers to tweens, many children eagerly anticipate one of spring’s most pleasurable rituals: coloring Easter eggs. This shared family activity allows kids to be hands-on artists, as they choose from a palette of cheerful hues to fashion little edible treasures. But youngsters that dip their hands into synthetic dyes can absorb chemicals through the skin that have been linked with allergic reactions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and with ADHD and hyperactivity, per a 2011 report by Science News.

Keep their creations healthy and chemical-free by avoiding commercial food coloring and using easy-to-make, fruit- and veggie-based dyes instead.

The simplest way to use Earth-friendly shades is to add natural materials when boiling the eggs. Some suggestions: purple grape juice or crushed blueberries, for blue; liquid chlorophyll or spinach, for green; organic orange peels or ground turmeric, for yellow; cranberries, pickled beets, cherries or pomegranate juice, for pink and red; and yellow onion skins, cooked carrots, chili powder or paprika, for orange.

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vinegar (this helps the eggshells absorb color) and the natural dye material; use more material for more eggs or a more intense color. Bring the water to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer the eggs for 15 minutes. Remove the eggs and refrigerate them.

These naturally colored treats, more beautiful than their artificially enhanced cousins, will mimic Mother Nature’s softer, gentler tints.

For a shiny appearance, rub some cooking oil onto the eggs when they are dry.

Also remember that hard-cooked eggs are more perishable than raw ones, and should remain outside the refrigerator no more than two hours (so the one possibly found the day after Easter needs to hit the compost pile) and be consumed within one week.

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Biomimicry Presents a Solution

Driving Less and Enjoying it More Only 31 percent of American 16-year-olds had a driver’s license in 2008, down from 46 percent in 1983, according to a University of Michigan study published in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention.

Eighteen-year-old legal drivers decreased from 80 to 65 percent over the same period, as did adults in their 20s and 30s, although by not as much. A new survey by the car-sharing company Zipcar confirmed that those with licenses are trying to drive less, as well.

Altogether, more than half of drivers under the age of 44 are making efforts to reduce the time they spend in traffic. Factors supporting this trend include the high cost of gas and insurance, tighter restrictions on teen drivers in many states and congested roads.

In addition, Michael Sivak, a research professor at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, cites the importance of the Internet. “It is possible that the availability of virtual contact through electronic means reduces the need for actual contact among young people.” He also points out that, “Some young people feel that driving interferes with texting and other electronic communication.”

Public transit is filling part of the vacuum. The United States, which has long trailed other countries in mass transit usage, is catching on among younger generations.

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A Raw Food Diet Is It Right for You?

by Deb Klungle, Certified Raw Food Chef, Nutritionist & Educator

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aw food diets have become quite popular in recent years. People often say they experience more energy, increased mental clarity, better overall health and weight loss. Some doctors, including Gabriel Cousens, M.D., have even shown that a raw food diet can heal disease such as diabetes.

Why are raw foods so healthy for us? First, they still have all their enzymes required for good digestion and nutrient absorption. Enzymes are necessary to build up your immune system as well. Cooking destroys all of the enzymes and many of the

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nutrients in the food including vitamins, minerals and amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Second, most fresh fruits and vegetables are alkalizing.

Our bodies need to maintain a slightly alkaline blood pH level between 7.3 and 7.4. When our pH becomes too acidic, calcium is pulled from our bones to get it back in balance which can lead to osteoporosis. The acidic condition also creates an environment for disease to grow.

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consist of? Raw foods are not heated above 118째 F because that is when their enzymes begin to die. Most raw foodies eat a plant-based diet of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and sprouted grains and legumes. There is sufficient calcium and other minerals in leafy greens, sesame seeds, sea vegetables, and carob. And no need to take fish oil for those omega-3s either. The best sources are flax, hemp and chia seeds as well as micro-algae (where the fish get their omega-3s!) such as spirulina and chlorella. As for protein, there is more than enough in hemp seeds, sprouted grains and legumes, leafy greens and chlorella. After all, what do horses, cows and elephants eat?

To someone new to raw and living foods, the menu can sound pretty restrictive and boring. But in fact, it’s quite the opposite. You can taste the natural deliciousness of fresh fruits and vegetables since the food is not processed with a lot of salt, sugar or other additives. And while raw foodies might eat a lot of salads, that’s not the only thing they live on. For just about everything in the standard American diet, there is an equivalent raw version – pizza, tacos, macaroni and cheese, lasagna and even cake with frosting.

There is a HUGE variety of foods you can make and thousands of raw recipes available in books and online.

If you are new to this way of eating, many of the recipes out there may seem to have a long list of special ingredients you’ve never heard of and can’t fi nd at your local grocery store.

Raw meals don’t have to be complicated though and you don’t need special equipment or superfoods to get started.

Yes, a high-power blender certainly helps and a lot of raw foodies have a dehydrator. But making raw food can actually be very easy and quick. The pasta and brownie recipes shared here can each be ready in under 10 minutes. The tomato sauce is best when made ahead and sits for a few hours so the fl avors can combine before serving. And the brownies are so yummy, people will never guess they’re raw!

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Learning more about raw food preparation opens up an entirely new world of amazing fl avors and textures and you will fi nd there is more variety in your meals than ever before. In addition, there are many signifi cant health advantages to eating fresh, raw foods.

But you don’t have to eat 100% raw foods to experience the benefi ts. Just by making some simple changes and incorporating more of them into your daily routine, you will start to feel better. Living foods are an essential part of a healthy lifestyle and most of us could use more of them in our diet.

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GREEN HOME CHECKLIST Room-by-Room Steps We Can Take, Starting Right Now

alternatives: cloth napkins instead of paper; dishwasher-safe serving ware instead of single-use paper or plastic; glass or recycled food storage containers in place of throwaway plastic bags and wrap; and natural fiber dishcloths to replace paper towels and plastic sponges.

4 Clean naturally. Chemical powerhouses have become the norm in household cleaning products, but they are not essential. Non-toxic cleaners are up to the task, from cleaning a sink to an oven.

4 Shop for the Energy Star logo. Appliby Crissy Trask

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reen living is being embraced by more folks than ever, in ways both large and small, giving the Earth some much-needed kindness. If you’re interested in some good ideas that fall between a total home solar installation and basic recycling—with many delivering big impacts—check out Natural Awakenings’ room-by-room green checklist. You’ll find inspired, practical changes that are doable starting right now.

Kitchen

The kitchen can be a hot spot for waste.

Eileen Green, with EcoEvaluator.com, says that reducing waste, conserving water and increasing energy

efficiency are all important considerations within an environmentally friendly kitchen.

4 Eat up food. Each year, a typical household discards an estimated 474 pounds of food waste, according to University of Arizona research—at large economic and environmental cost.

Buying more fresh food than we can eat before the expiration date is up and allowing leftovers to expire in the fridge are culprits. “Drawing up menus and avoiding buying on impulse can help,” advises Green.

Compost food scraps at home or sign up for curbside composting, if it’s offered locally. Disposing of food in garbage disposals or landfills is not environmentally sound.

4 Dispense with disposables. Replace disposable paper and plastic products with durable, lasting

ances bearing the Energy Star logo are up to 50 percent more energy efficient than standard ones. This translates to significant savings in annual operating costs.

4 Filter water with less waste. Bottled water is expensive and wasteful. Instead, purchase a home-filtering system that uses recycled or reusable filters. On the road, carry tasty filtered water in a reusable glass bottle.

4 Conserve water. Run dishwashers only when fully loaded and fill the sink with water, rather than running it down the drain, when washing by hand. Use water only to wet and rinse; otherwise turn it off.

4 Phase out non-stick skillets. Teflon coatings can leach toxins when damaged or overheated. Play it safe and begin assembling a set of cookware that includes properly seasoned cast iron, which is naturally non-stick.

4 Avoid cheap reusable shopping bags.

Flimsy reusable bags end up as trash within a few months under normal use.

Buy a set of high quality reusable bags that will give years of use.

Bedrooms

“Most people spend more time in the bedroom than in any other room of the house,” remarks Huffington Post Eco Etiquette columnist Jennifer Grayson. “So it’s important to focus on making bed-

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rooms as green and healthy as possible.”

She advocates paying special attention to sleepwear, bedding and furniture people sleep on.

4 Start with a good foundation. Box springs can be constructed of plywood or particleboard, which commonly contain formaldehyde, classified as a probable human carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a toxic air contaminant by the state of California. Choose those that have been certified as formaldehyde-free or with low emissions. A platform bed made of Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood, sourced from sustainably managed forests, is a healthy alternative.

4 Don’t sleep on a cloud of chemicals.

“If your face is pressed up against a conventional mattress for seven hours a night, then you’re going to be breathing in whatever chemicals are off-gassing from that mattress for seven hours a night,” warns Grayson.

Mattresses are commonly treated with fire-retardant chemicals to comply with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission rules. To avoid toxic chemicals like the hydrocarbon toluene, emitted from mattresses stuffed with polyurethane foam, instead look for untreated, wool-covered mattresses (wool is a natural fire retardant) filled with natural latex or containing a spring system wrapped with organic cotton batting.

Non-organic cotton production relies on lots of hazardous synthetic chemicals in its production. Organic cotton, linen and wool bedding are safer bets, especially when certified to meet strict environmental standards.

4 Block the afternoon sun. During the day, shut off air-conditioning vents inside bedrooms and block the afternoon sun with interior or exterior solar shades. By day’s end, even in warm climates, bedrooms should be cool enough for sleeping with the addition of a slight breeze from an open window or a slow-running floor or ceiling fan.

4 Go wireless. It’s impossible to com-

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The typical American household does about 400 loads of laundry each year, resulting in much energy squandered on hot water. With the exception of laundering greasy spots or stubborn stains, routinely wash in cold water, using a cold-water eco-detergent.

pletely avoid electromagnetic radiation from today’s technologies, so lower exposure in the bedroom by removing electronic devices and placing electrical items at least five feet away from the bed.

4 Install a clothesline. Running a dryer

4 Forget fabric softeners. Most fabric softeners contain highly toxic chemicals that latch onto sheets and can be inhaled or absorbed directly into the bloodstream through skin. Instead, add a quartercup of baking soda to the wash cycle to soften sheets and other laundry.

4 Leave the lights off. Motion-detecting nightlights save energy while allowing safe passage in the wee hours.

Laundry Room

10 percent of the energy used by a clothes washer runs the machine; the other 90 percent goes to heat the water.

4 Replace an old machine. A washer or dryer that is older than 10 years has hidden costs. EnergyStar.gov notes that an older machine uses more energy and can cost from 10 to 75 percent more to operate than a new, high-efficiency appliance.

4 Choose eco-friendly laundry prod-

In a typical U.S. home, the washing machine accounts for 21 percent of home water use and combined, the washer and dryer comprise 5 to 8 percent of home energy demands. Diane MacEachern, founder of BigGreenPurse.com and author of Big Green Purse: Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener World, explains that a good way to conserve key resources is to use these appliances less—reducing the number of loads and drying items on outdoor clotheslines or indoor racks.

MacEachern says, “You can probably wash things like sweatshirts and blue jeans less frequently without much consequence, and a clothesline requires no energy other than the sun.” Also, make sure that whatever goes into the washer or dryer with clothes is non-toxic, or else you’ll be wearing toxic chemical residues next to your skin all day, cautions MacEachern.

4 Select cold water. On average, only

for just 40 minutes can use the energy equivalent of a 15-watt, compact fluorescent bulb lit for a week. Stretch out a line and hang clothes outside to dry in the fresh air to save about $100 a year on electric bills. The sun imparts a disinfectant benefit as a bonus.

ucts. Conventional laundry soaps contain chemicals that can be problematic for us and wreak havoc on marine ecosystems. Look for cold-water brands that are fragrance- and phosphate-free.

4 Switch to concentrates. Concentrated detergents translate to less energy used in shipping, less waste and more value.

4 Stop static cling without dryer sheets.

Never over-dry clothes and always dry natural fibers separately from synthetics to prevent static cling.

Bathroom

The smallest room in the house is a disproportionately large contributor to household environmental impacts. In an average non-conservation-minded American home, 38,000 gallons of water annually go down the drains and toilet.

“Along with that water,” says MacEachern, “You’ll be washing lots of personal care and cleaning products down the drain, as well, where they could get into local natu ral water supplies and make life difficult for birds, frogs and fish.”

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author of Sara Snow’s Fresh Living: The Essential Room-by-Room Guide to a Greener, Healthier Family and Home, cautions against personal skin care products with questionable chemical ingredients. “A good percentage of them are being absorbed right into our bloodstream, so focus on ingredients that do no harm; ones that help our bodies instead, such as nourishing and healing botanicals.”

A good garden may have some weeds. ~Thomas Fuller

4 Slow the flow. Ultra-efficient showerheads use as little as 1 gallon per minute (gpm); aerated types that mix air into the water stream to enhance pressure provide a good soak and rinse using less than half the water than some other low-flow showerheads. At the sink, aerators should flow between 0.5 and 1 gpm—plenty of pressure for brushing teeth and washing hands.

4 Flush responsibly. According to the EPA, the toilet alone can use 27 percent of household water. Replace older toilets (pre-1994) with new, higher efficiency models for savings of two to six gallons per flush.

4 Heat water wisely. A tankless water heater supplies instantaneous hot water only as needed. Or, install a timer on a traditional water heater to cut warming time to a few hours a day at most.

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4 Shun a plastic shower curtain. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has been called “the poison plastic” for its highly toxic lifecycle, which includes the release of dioxins into the air and water. These toxic chemicals persist in ecosystems and can cause cancer.

PVC shower curtains are also a short-life product that cannot be recycled, so switch to a PVC-free alternative. Organic hemp is the eco-shower curtain gold standard.

4 Ban antibacterial products. Triclosan is a popular antibacterial agent found in many household cleaners,

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hand soaps, cosmetics and even toothpaste. It’s also a registered pesticide and probable human carcinogen that’s showing up in the environment and children’s urine. The Mayo Clinic suggests that triclosan may contribute to the development of antibioticresistant germs and harm the immune system, making us more susceptible to bacteria.

4 Install a shower filter that removes chlorine. Chlorine, which is increasingly being linked to some cancers, is used by many municipalities to disinfect water supplies. People absorb more chlorine through the skin and by inhaling chlorine vapors when bathing and showering than from drinking it.

4 Use recycled and unbleached paper products. Using recycled bath tissue helps close the recycling loop on all the paper we dutifully recycle at the curb. Unbleached varieties keep chlorine byproducts like dioxins out of the environment.

4 Remove bad odors instead of covering them up. In a University of California study, chemical air fresheners were found to have higher concentrations of polluting volatile organic compounds (VOC) than any other household cleaning product. Long-term exposure to some VOCs have been linked with adverse health effects.

This Natural Awakenings checklist suggests steps that are possible in making any home healthier, safer and more enjoyable. Start checking off items today and begin shrinking the family’s ecological footprint right away.

Crissy Trask is the founder of Green Matters.com and author of the bestselling, It’s Easy Being Green: A Handbook for Earth-Friendly Living. Follow her at Twitter.com/greenmatters.

green un-room cHecklist

by Crissy trask Kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms earn the most attention in greening up our homes, but what about the miscellaneous spaces? Attics, garages, closets and entry halls can get overlooked, although they also yield benefi ts from some green-minded attention. Here are tips for the most common “un-rooms” to get the ball rolling.

Garage

4 Empty the car of extra weight and optimally infl ate tires to improve gas mileage by up to 5 percent.

4 Replace poisonous windshield wiper fl uid with a make-it-yourself solution that combines seven cups of distilled water, one-half-cup isopropyl alcohol and one-half-teaspoon ecodishwashing liquid. Properly dispose of old wiper fl uid in a boldly labeled container at a hazardous waste center.

4 Clean with a broom instead of a hose to save water.

Attic

4 Install a whole-house fan to pull warm air out of the attic, keeping rooms below cooler.

4 Blanket the attic with a refl ective heat barrier to refl ect heat before it has a chance to enter.

4 If the tops of fl oor joists above the insulation are visible, EnergyStar.gov recommends adding more insulation

until they are no longer visible when viewed at eye level.

Entry Hall

4 Leave shoes, along with allergens and

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4 Reduce unwanted mail by opting out of catalogs, credit card and insurance offers and Direct Marketing Association-member mailings at CatalogChoice.org, OptOutPrescreen. com and DMAChoice.org, respectively.

4 Doormats made from recycled plastic soda bottles keep millions of them from entering landfi lls.

Closets

4 Get organized with bins and shelves made from recycled plastic, reclaimed wood, salvaged and repurposed items, formaldehyde-free plant-based boards or Forest Stewardship Councilcertifi ed wood.

4 Shop for local, previously owned clothes and accessories from consignment boutiques, thrift stores or a local clothing swap.

4 Slip into some vegan or Earthfriendly shoes; there’s a lot more to choose from than hemp sandals.

Sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Sierra Club, Mayo Clinic, chej.org, DrClaudiaMiller.com, DrWeil.com, ftc.gov, EnergyStar.gov

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or many, spring brings joy via outdoor activities amid blossoming fl owers and blooming trees, as they visit parks, hike through meadows and jog along roads in the warming air. For millions of allergy sufferers, however, the attendant airborne pollen brings bedeviling sneezes, congestion, teary eyes and runny noses. Hay fever alone, which affects 35 million Americans, shuts many of us indoors. Before resorting to such an extreme measure, try controlling allergic reactions using some of these simple suggestions.

The Mayo Clinic recommends that we begin by reducing exposure to allergy triggers: n Stay indoors on dry, windy days and early mornings, when pollen counts are high.

The best time to be outside is after a good rain, which helps clear pollen from the air. n Remove clothes previously worn outside.

Immediately after coming inside, shower thoroughly to rinse off pollen. n Don’t hang laundry outside, because pollen may stick to it, especially sheets and towels. n Keep indoor air as clean as possible by turning on the air conditioner in both the house and car, and use high-effi ciency particulate air (HEPA) fi lters, especially in the bedroom; most cost less than $100.

Make sure the vacuum cleaner has a HEPA fi lter, too. Keep indoor air comfortably dry with a dehumidifi er.

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For those that love being outdoors, several natural remedies can help. Dr. Roger Morrison, a holistic physician in Point Richmond, California, likes targeted, widely available, over-the-counter homeopathic medicines. Carefully read labels to match specific symptoms with those noted on individual remedies.

For example, for a badly dripping nose, Allium cepa may be the most helpful remedy.

It helps lessen nasal discharge, plus reduce sneezing and congestive headaches that can accompany allergies.

If allergy symptoms center around the eyes, causing itching, burning, redness and tears, then homeopathic Euphrasia is a better choice. If nighttime post-nasal drainage leads to coughing upon waking, Euphrasia can help, as well.

Pulsatilla helps people whose allergies are worse when they enter a warm room or feel congested when they lie down at night.

Homeopathic remedies generally are available for less than $10. If symptoms don’t improve in three days, stop and try a different homeopathic remedy.

Homeopathic practitioner Dr. Greg Meyer, in Phoenix, Arizona, says that many of his patients benefit from taking herbs and

other natural supplements, and one of the most effective for hay fever is Urtica dioica (stinging nettles). Studies reported in Planta Medica: Journal of Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research, showed that after one week, nearly two-thirds of the participants taking two 300 milligram (mg) capsules of freeze-dried nettles experienced decreased sneezing and itching. Dr. Andrew Weil, of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, in Tucson, recommends taking 250 mg of freeze-dried nettles extract every two to four hours until symptoms subside.

Quercitin is another useful herb. By preventing release of histamine, it also works to lessen the sneezing and itching that accompany allergies. Take 400 mg twice a day before meals.

Diana Danna, an integrative nurse practitioner in Staten Island, New York, suggests the age-old remedy of a neti pot to relieve congested nasal passageways. It may take a bit of practice, but she’s seen how rinsing the sinuses with a warm saltwater solution can reduce congestion and make breathing easier.

An over-the-counter squeeze bottle can substitute for a neti pot, as can NeilMed Sinus Rinse. Danna suggests rinsing twice a day for best results.

Simple dietary modifications often yield promising results, as well. Stick to

non-mucous-producing foods and eat more foods that give a boost to the body’s natural immune system. Whole grains, fruits and vegetables and raw nuts and seeds fit both categories, as do lean proteins like fresh fish and organic meats. Drinking plenty of clean water flushes the system and thins secretions.

Foods that tend to cause the most problems for allergy sufferers include dairy products, fried and processed foods and refined sugars and flours.

Adding essential fatty acids to a diet has benefits beyond allergy relief. In my own practice, I’ve seen how patients that take one to two tablespoons of flaxseed oil or three grams of fish oil during the spring months breathe more easily when outdoors. They also delight in healthier looking skin, shinier hair and harder nails.

Trying these approaches may well turn spring into a favorite time of year for everyone.

Lauri Grossman, a doctor of chiropractic and certified classical homeopath, practices in Manhattan, NY. She also chairs the American Medical College of Homeopathy’s department of humanism, in Phoenix, AZ. Learn more at amcofh.org and HomeopathyCafe.com.

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naturalpet nice, but grout harbors bacteria,” says George Miers, a principal of the firm.

“Concrete is a sustainable material and when sealed, can withstand a lot of mopping. We used a local quarry for materials.” At least 10 percent of the building materials were sourced within 500 miles of the site and the project contains more than 10 percent pre- and post-consumer recycled content.

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SHELTERS GO GREEN LEED-Certified Facilities Care for Animals and the Earth

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City managers are realizing that going green is the right thing to do. In many areas, new municipal construction is required to be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified to reduce operating costs, conserve resources and provide a healthier work environment. Older municipal buildings slated for remodeling also can be transformed. Buildings may even quality for incentives from local utilities in some states.

As a result, animal shelters are now joining the move to green.

Good for the Environment “Our goal was to reduce our carbon paw print,” says Dave Dickinson, interim director of Sacramento County Animal Care, regarding the California capital’s LEED Gold-certified shelter.

“The Silicon Valley architect incorporated natural light, a beneficial air circulation system and numerous energy- and

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resource-saving elements to create an extraordinary environment for both the animals and employees.”

The LEED rating system, developed by the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), signifies levels of silver, gold or platinum status, based on eco-business practices. Swatt | Miers Architects chose polished concrete for the Sacramento shelter floors. “Tile is

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“Use of natural light reduces the cost of electricity,” explains Dr. Amber Andersen, a Los Angeles-based veterinarian.

“Lights can be programmed to dim gradually and provide the animals with a regular sleep cycle. It’s stressful for them to be in bright light all the time.”

In addition, strategic placement of the dog runs and decorative potted plants to block their view of one another tends to reduce canine stress and barking. “Calmer dogs are more likely to be adopted,” Andersen notes. The facility operates a similar homey setup for cats with room to run around, climb carpeted furnishings and play.

In Denver, Colorado, a new LEED Platinum-certified, 36,000-square-foot shelter is twice the size of the former facility. Particular attention was paid to air circulation to help prevent the spread of canine flu, kennel cough and staph infections, and to maintain a healthy operating room while regulating temperatures throughout the facility.

“The city of Denver consistently chose the best options for the animals and the environment, while being mindful of the budget,” remarks Scott Jones, of Denver’s Air Purification Company. “This is the benchmark for future designs; on a larger scale, this model can be used for hospitals.”

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In Middletown, Rhode Island, Christie Smith, executive director of the Potter League for Animals, remarks that after their old building was demolished, 75 per cent of the materials were recycled, repurposed or reused. Their new, LEED Goldcertified animal shelter was the first in the nation to be certified.

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tat, water use reduction indoors and out, green power, and use of regional materials to cut transportation fuel, road wear and air pollution. improvements to the existing structure, so that the entire building was improved,” says Melinda Haggerty, the city’s sustainability and communications coordinator. “This was a learning experience on all levels. We saw firsthand that you don’t need to sacrifice aesthetics for function. You can have a comfortable place to work while saving money.”

The USGBC reports that buildings of all types consume an average of 72 percent of the electricity generated worldwide.

That can be reduced by 24 to 50 percent with green building practices. “It’s always important to emphasize the return on investment. It might cost a bit more on the front end, but the benefits far outweigh the costs,” Haggerty advises. “Reduced energy costs, better water usage and healthy air quality contribute to a comfortable work space. Employees have pride in

“There’s a conceptual moment when the dream comes together as a design idea. From that moment on, the question is: How much of the dream can you keep?” queries Myers.

“These cities made LEED a priority, even when animal control projects may be at the bottom of the list. They recognize the synergy between caring for animals and caring about the planet; green design underscores the caring.”

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The most important factor is to live as an example. Parents best teach children to buy less by buying less themselves.

Discuss various considerations and ask for their opinions.

According to a recent study by Empower MediaMarketing, kids see 12 to 14 minutes of commercials for every hour of television screen time. Talk about ads that target kids and how some retailers manipulate young audiences.

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Give kids attractive options and practice in making choices. “I tell them what a product contains and if it’s proven to cause health problems,” says Mary Marsh, a mother of three in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. “I also will tell them about a natural alternative. I really want them to make these important decisions themselves. I can’t decide for them later on.”

Taming Trash

Challenge children to fi nd reusable alternatives to disposable household items.

Turn it into a game; conduct experiments to see how well the alternatives work and try their ideas.

Put a spin on recycling. Instead of rinsing milk jugs and putting them out for recycling, save some to create an igloo indoors. Unwind that old sweater and use it in artwork. Cut apart old jeans and turn them into skirts. Decorate glass jars and repurpose them as storage for pantry foods and miscellany.

Take children to the local dump to identify items that could be recycled or reused. University of Utah research attests that half of all U.S. garbage could be recycled. In practice, we settle for about 2 percent.

Encourage youngsters to make their opinions known. When a toy’s package is much larger than it needs to be, help them write the maker a letter asking the manufacturer to green their business.

Creating Concern

Help children become experts. “Kids can inspire their friends and parents to be more environmentally conscious,” advises Dr. Moshe Lewis, chief of physical medicine and rehab at the California Pacific Medical Center, in San Francisco.

Surround the family with nature.

“Kids are naturally curious. As they learn about the natural habitat of animals, their importance in the ecosystem and how beautiful they are, they develop an appreciation for the diverse flora and fauna species on Earth,” says Lewis.

Barbara Smith started the Bow Wow Meow Kids Club at the Almost Home humane shelter, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, so that more children could visit the animals. “Volunteering at the shelter has more benefits for kids than just playing with cats and dogs,” says Smith. “It teaches how to be kind, how to earn trust and try to heal. It teaches them to be humane.”

Involve kids in choosing good food.

“I like to produce some food at home so we can lessen our footprints a bit more,” says Marsh. Two of her children help care for the family’s quails and collect eggs. The third creates cartoons about the downside of factory farms.

Indianapolis, Indiana. “Focus on what could happen, instead of what will.”

Look for the positives. “A single choice is not causing global warming or the extinction of a species; rather, it is a build-up of several choices, made by many people, over and over again.”

Talk about current incremental changes that are helping.

Make doable, Earth-friendly goals and act together to make a difference.

“No matter how small it is,” says Randolph, “if children feel they are doing

something positive, they can feel more in control.”

Finally, encourage self-expression. “For kids, being able to verbalize or express their feelings is critical,” says Lewis. “Sometimes, this requires more than just talk therapy. I have found that art and other creative expressions are a way to work through various emotions.”

Hilary Ferrand is a freelance writer in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

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Local Author dankennedy on his Novel Smile Lines and Pain

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mile Lines and Pain is the second novel by author-musician dankennedy, a native of Warren, Mich., who previously published the novel Fuming at the Sheep (2009) and Life Is Not Fair And The Sooner You Realize It The Better Off You’ll Be, an anthology of short fiction written 2009-2010. At just 29 years old, dankennedy is a remarkable young author. His writing in Smile Lines and Pain makes it readily apparent that he takes the craft seriously. The arc of the story and the depth of his characters suggest he is well-read. His law school education (which he found disappointing) seems to inform his depiction of fairness and law. dankennedy’s vocabulary is extensive but used without pretension, and he manages to tell an

incredibly imaginative story that it is entirely believable.

A deliberate examination of love and death set in a small German town, Smile Lines and Pain materializes a young man’s mind during a dream-like summer of intense beauty and deep pain. The novel begins with the first person narrative of protagonist Patrick McKenny: “Only in love was I ever not simply surviving; and even then, precariously so. Love, at its pinnacle, is lonely and violent.”

acters and the setting, so I kept exploring. I felt like I was a sculptor chipping away at rock, trying to discover what was underneath. Then, as the layers flaked away, it started to take the form that it is now, and I ran with it.

When and where did you write it?

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While the story takes place in Germany, with the blossoming of young love, it is not strictly true, no. Hemmingway said, ‘There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.’ While the facts are not autobiographical, the emotion—the blood that courses through the story—is mine.

Can you describe the book in 5 words?

Death as antidote for love.

You seem to be a very personal artist. Instead of a book release, you invited people to join you for a home-cooked meal or a walk, and then would give them the book. Why?

If people connect with me—with my music, or with my stories—it’s typically because we have something in common: a shared appreciation of certain types of art, lifeexperience, a philosophy or outlook on life, et cetera. For this book, considering just how personal it is—how emotionally attached I am to it—I didn’t want to release it in a way that encouraged unilateral communication. That’s typi-

cally what a book release or reading is: I talk a bit about the story, people ask some questions then buy books, I sign them, and we all leave. I wanted to connect with people on a deeper level than is really possible in a room of forty or fifty. Plus, I love to cook for people. Those dinners are my fondest memories since I’ve been home.

Do you have any other projects on the horizon?

The other thing I did when I was in Germany was to write and record a new album. It’s based on the biblical account of the ten plagues of Egypt. I recorded it with two fantastic German musicians (Michi Rupp & Stäff Goldbach) in one really hurried evening, with a whole lot of energy. The final mixing and mastering is completed, and I’m currently working on scheduling a CD release show for mid-April. In the fall, I’m returning to Germany to go on tour with the guys and promote the album, dankennedy presents The Ten Plagues.

Smile Lines and Pain was released in November, 2011, and is available at Amazon.com or at DanKennedy.BandCamp. com. For more information, email DanPatKennedy@gmail. com or visit KennedyDan.com.

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Self-Compassion: a Source of Power

By Barbra White

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hen Sara came to me for help, she was afraid to be alone at night and dreaded weekends for fear that she might be alone. She had suffered from this fear for ten years and had tried visualization and affi rmations to heal from it. I helped Sara to realize that it was not being alone she feared; rather she feared the feeling of fear that being alone triggers. As I helped Sara to be compassionate with the emotion, the condition no longer had such power over her. She declared, “I will be compassionate with the fear if it comes.”

This empowered her to not be afraid of being alone. The fi rst night alone she had a moment of fear arise, but she responded to the emotion with compassion, and it released gracefully. In my work Sara’s story is just one of hundreds of sessions I have had over the years Fear, anger, doubt, sadness, guilt— all are pain. However, what causes pain to become suffering is a person’s reaction to it. If we react to the emo-

You can only feel love when you have chosen to be on your own side. tions, we create a story of suffering to go with the emotional pain. The future story is something we cannot control in the present, which leaves us feeling powerless. As we judge the emotion and run the story through our minds, we are unknowingly sending a message to the universe: “I want this to happen.”

A common saying refl ects this understanding: “What we focus on we get more of, and what we resist persists.”

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person or issue can “take you” emotionally. A woman is scared of seeing her ex-husband. She is not afraid of him per se, but rather what emotions he can trigger. If she were to deal with the feelings her ex may trigger, she would empower herself in the present.

I look at this emotional acceptance as a paradox: to the degree we love the emotional pain, we know joy. Feeling a connection to our true power depends on our willingness to feel our emotions with compassion, which is self-love and self-acceptance. This allows us to feel connected to a source of unconditional love and focuses us on the good in the present moment. Once we judge or push away our emotions, we have lost our feeling of protection and connection.

You can only feel love when you have chosen to be on your own side.

As we commit to being gentle with emotional pain, we feel we can handle life. Inner strength is felt from this commitment to self-love. Being one’s own best friend anchors unconditional love or God into the core being. Grounded in the self-commitment and self-love, we stand ready to follow the inner voice and act for our highest good.

Listening to oneself (or the voice of God within, in many spiritual traditions) is one’s greatest protection and source of strength.

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ost of us regularly discard food items—week-old cooked pasta, stale cereal, half a loaf of moldy bread, suspicious leftovers and other foods we fail to eat before they perish. But consider that the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) reports that 40 percent of all edible food products in the United States— comprising 34 million tons—is wasted each year.

Food waste occurs at all levels of the supply chain. Farm fresh fruits and vegetables are often left unharvested because their appearance does not meet aesthetic standards imposed by grocery stores, and pieces bruised or

marred during shipping and handling are routinely discarded. Many restaurants serve supersized portions of food, even though much of it is left on plates when customers leave, and thrown into dumpsters. Plus, many shoppers buy more than they need.

With a little care and a more enlightened system, we could help prevent much of the waste and better address hunger in the United States. Researchers estimate that Americans could feed 25 million people if we collectively reduced our commercial and consumer food waste by just 20 percent.

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ergy and chemicals. Producing, packaging and transporting these food items generate pollution—all for nothing: a zero percent return on our dollars.

Food waste represents the single largest component of all municipal solid waste now going into landfi lls. Although it is biodegradable when properly exposed to sunlight, air and moisture, decomposing food releases signifi cant amounts of methane, a heat-trapping greenhouse gas that is more than 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide (CO2).

Ten tips make it possible to reduce our “food print”.

Shop smarter. Preplan meals for the week, including non-cooking days and leftover days. Make a shopping list and stick to it after inventorying the pantry, fridge and freezer. Buy produce in smaller quantities to use within a few days. Because we tend to overbuy when we’re hungry, don’t walk the aisles with a growling stomach.

Organize the refrigerator. Place leftovers at eye level in the fridge, so they are front-and-center anytime someone opens it. When stowing groceries, slide older items to the front.

Pay attention to use-by dates and understand that food is good for several days beyond a sell-by date.

Freeze foods. Many food items will last for months in the freezer in appropriate storage bags and containers.

Share surplus food. For larger dishes such as casseroles and crockpot meals, invite a friend over for supper, deliver a plate to an elderly neighbor or pack leftovers to share with coworkers. Donate extra nonperishable or unspoiled food items to a local soup kitchen, food bank or pantry or homeless shelter.

Store food properly. To maximize food’s edible life, set the fridge between 35 and 38 degrees Fahrenheit and arrange containers so that air circulates around items; the coldest areas are near the back and bottom of the unit. For fruits and vegetables stored in plastic bags or designated bins or containers, squeeze out air and close tightly to reduce the damaging effects of exposure to oxygen.

Buy ugly fruits and veggies.

Grocery stores and markets throw out a substantial volume of vegetables and fruits because their size, shape or color is deemed less than ideal. Purchase produce with cosmetic blemishes to save perfectly good, overlooked food from being discarded as waste.

Use soft fruits and wilted vegetables. Soft, overripe fruits can be converted to jellies, jams, pies, cobblers, milkshakes and smoothies. Wilted carrots, limp celery, soft tomatoes and droopy broccoli can be chopped up and blended into soups, stews, juices and vegetable stocks.

Dish up smaller portions. Smaller portions are healthier and allow leftovers for another meal.

Take home a doggie bag. Only about half of restaurant diners take leftovers home. Ask to have unfinished food boxed in a recyclable container, and then enjoy it for lunch or dinner within two days.

Compost routinely. If, despite daily best efforts, food waste still occurs, recycle it with meal preparation scraps into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Create an outdoor compost heap, or compost cooked and uncooked meats, food scraps and small bones quickly and without odor in an indoor bokashi bin.

“Earth Day—April 22nd—serves as a reminder that each of us must exercise personal responsibility to think globally and act locally as environmental stewards of Earth,” says Kathleen Rogers, president of Earth Day Network. “Reducing food waste is another way of being part of the solution.”

Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer specializing in how-to articles pertaining to Southern culture, healthy living and the environment.

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“This Earth Day, we are mobilizing people on the planet simply to say one thing: The Earth won’t wait,” advises EDN Director of Earth Day, Franklin Russell, noting that environmental issues are frequently put on the back burner in the face of global economic challenges. “All too often, we hear of another oil spill or pipeline break, or another mountain leveled to mine for dirty coal. It’s time that we mobilize the Earth and speak with one voice, one message,” he asserts. “It’s time that our leaders put us on the path to sustainability.”

EDN invites us to help build the momentum by continuing to participate in the Billion Acts of Green campaign launched for Earth Day 2011.

Its goal is to record a billion acts of environmental service and advocacy before Rio+20, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, taking place this June, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. To date, more than 499 million acts have been pledged—a powerful cause for hope. “I’m resolutely optimistic,” says Denis Hayes, organizer of the original Earth Day. “I think it’s really valuable for everyone in the world, even for a day, to do something for the environment and think about the Earth.”

Take Part Now

Pledge your own green act today at EarthDay.org and help mobilize the Earth by attending and supporting one or more of these local Earth Day 2012 events.

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“Wild dolphins often enjoy interacting with boats, but most are not interested in being close to humans. As soon as you get into the water, they disappear,” McLeod explains. “The Atlantic spotted dolphin species near Bimini is unusual in that they are comfortable connecting with people, and seem to enjoy it as much as we do. Amazingly, they actually include us in their pod activities during these encounters.”

These spotted dolphins often swim very close to the boat, jumping up or turning to get a better view of folks on McLeod’s catamaran. Once overboard, swimmers revel in how the animals playfully move and twirl amongst them and often come within inches as they glide by slowly enough to make prolonged eye contact.

“You cannot help but get the sense that you are interacting with a highly sentient being; the feeling of direct connection is remarkable,” says McLeod. “I am most affected by my quiet connections with the elders that will just hang in the water with me.

Sometimes, they will close their eyes and simply rest at my side.

Their presence is one of total, unqualifi ed acceptance.”

People who swim so intimately with these dolphins depart feeling they have “met the master,” as McLeod puts it. Comments from guests returned via TripAdvisor.com (Tinyurl.com/7n8khqf) report how the experience puts them back in touch with who they really are and empowers them to make changes in their lives. “Connecting with these special dolphins somehow brings us into the ‘here and now’ in a profound way,” says McLeod.

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April 1 Body n’ Soul Wellness Expo – A Holistic Lifestyle Celebration, takes place Mar 30-Apr 1. Come experience, explore and celebrate the multitude of choices available for living a healthier and fulfilling lifestyle! Gibraltar Trade Center - North, 237 N River Rd, Mount Clemens. GibraltarTrade.com, angela@ GibraltarTrade.com, 586-465-6440.

April 4 Making Local Sourcing Work – 5:30pm.

Join SEED Wayne for their Building a Sustainable Food System in Detroit lecture series.

Today’s topic:Jennifer Fike of Food System Economic Partnership and Susan Schmidt of AVI Foodsystems at Wayne State will discuss efforts to connect farmers with local markets, including institutional buyers. Seating is limited! Free. Wayne State University, Rm 331 State Hall, Detroit. Clas.Wayne.edu/ SeedWayne/, k.pothukuchi@wayne.edu, 313577-4296.

Yes i Can! Setting Yourself up for Success - Green Smoothie Challenge Week 6 – 6:30-

8pm. Learn how to keep your new lifestyle going! We will discuss lifestyle changes, setting yourself up for success, the social ramifications of your decision to change, and how to overcome negativity from friends and loved ones. $20 drop-in. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. VeggiePatti. com, RSVP VeggiePatti@gmail.com, 734246-1208.

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April 5 Meditation & Markers – 6:30-7:30pm. Children only! We use guided imagery to relax our minds, allow creative energy to flow and improve thought patterns. Develops mental capacity, creativity and inner wisdom. $12 for first child, discount for siblings. BodyWorks Healing Ctr, 819 Mill St, Plymouth. Reiki Master Jennifer Flowers Gutman, 734-416-5200.

April 7

SAVE THE DATE Healthy Living Detroit Downriver Expo & Pet Expo – 9am- 4pm. Come learn how to keep yourself and your pets healthy! Free. Park Diamond Banquet & Conference Center, 25160 W Outer Dr, Lincoln Park. HealthyLivingDetroit.com. undoing Racism in Detroit’s Food System Dialogue – 1:00pm. Join SEED Wayne for their Building a Sustainable Food System in Detroit lecture series. Seating is limited!

Free. MSU Detroit Center, 3408 Woodward, Detroit. Clas.Wayne.edu/SeedWayne, k.pothukuchi@wayne.edu, 313-577-4296.

Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic – 2:30- 5:30pm.

Provided by Dr. Yvonne Craiger from Sumpter Pet Care, DVM. Brief exam required.

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April 12

Pet Loss Support Group – 6:30-7:30pm.

Basil’s Buddies is holding our monthly Pet Loss Support Group to help those who need a safe place to grieve and remember their pets.

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

Balancing Women’s Hormones Naturally – 6:30-7:30pm. Don’t miss this key lecture to help you get your body and your life back. Dr. Civello will explain 5 key points to get your hormones and health balanced again. Free. Dr. William Civello, 34441 8 Mile Rd, Ste 116, Livonia. DrCivello.com, info@drcivello.com, RSVP 248-615-1533.

Downriver Rescue Connection – 7:308:30pm. Basil’s Buddies is forming an open forum for individuals involved in animal rescue - rescue groups, animal control officers, veterinarians, city officials, and any interested individuals. Let’s all work together to improve the lives of homeless pets. Free. Riverview Public Library, 14300 Sibley Rd, Riverview.

BasilsBuddies.org, info@BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098.

April 14

introduction to Chakra and Energy Balancing – 7-8:15pm. Where does that gut feeling come? How do you know something intuitively? Ever feel your energy is lacking or out of balance? Learn about chakras and how you can balance them. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropractic. com, RSVP 734-455-6767.

Wheat/Gluten/Dairy/Sugar-Free Cooking Class – 1-4pm. These are recipes that are quick and delicious.

Incorporating sauces and basic foods that are wheat/gluten/dairy/sugar-free.

Designed for the person on-the-go. $75. Adarsa Antares, 1132 Lakepointe, Grosse Pointe Park. HealthyCookingCoach.org 734-972-8775.

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April 11 Food, “Race,” and Justice – 5:30pm. Join SEED Wayne for their Building a Sustainable Food System in Detroit lecture series. Today’s topic: Malik Yakini of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network will close the series with a discussion of race in the food system. Seating is limited! Free. Wayne State University, Rm 331 State Hall, Detroit.

Clas.Wayne.edu/SeedWayne, k.pothukuchi@ wayne.edu, 313-577-4296.

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April 13 Earth Charter: Conversations and Meals – 6-8pm. Friends of Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit invites you to join them in for a conversation on Social and Economic Justice and Democracy, Nonviolence and Peace. Free.

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Detroit , 4605 Cass Ave, Detroit. RSVP info@glbd. org, 313-843-0802.

Raw Foods Class – 2pm- 4pm. Learn to make raw foods and then enjoy your work! Carolyn, the owner of the Red Pepper Deli in Northville, will be demonstrating how to make delicious and healthy raw foods! $35.

Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734246-1208.

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Detox Your Way to Health – 7pm. Learn about detoxification – what are toxins, where do they come from? What do they do to your body? A healthier you is just a detox away!

Presented by Dr Carol Ann Fischer, BS, DC, ND. Limited to 15, call to reserve your space 734-756-6904. Whole Foods Market, 7530 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield.

CoRE YoGA For Health & Beauty – 7-8:15pm. Beauty, strengthening, stretching, balancing and weight bearing. 4 wks starting Apr 17. For info call Lauren Burtell 313-671-7909. $35 resident/$45 non-resident. Canfield Community Ctr, 1801 N Beech Daly Rd, Dearborn Heights. 313-791-3600.

Green Cleaners: Tough on Dirt, Not Your Family – 1-2pm. Also Apr 18 from 7-8pm.

Learn how to clean your home without harmful chemicals! Demos, tips, and free samples!

Broad Family Chiropractic, 43423 Joy Rd, Canton. BroadFamilyChiro.com, DrKarens@ yahoo.com, 734 354-9900.

Spring Cleaning For the Body – 7-8:15pm.

Learn different ways of detoxifying using therapeutic-grade essential oils and learn what foods to eat for a spring cleansing diet.

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

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Roll Away Your Stress! – 7-8 pm. Learn how reduce pain and roll away stress using a revolutionary new tool called The Stick. Professional athletes, such as Lance Armstrong, utilize this device to enhance muscle performance. Beneficial for people of all fitness levels, especially athletes. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail. FREE. karlwellnesscenter.com 734-425-8220.

Healthy Energizing Exercises – 8-9 pm Learn the six most essential exercises which can help you to improve your strength, balance, and overall energy! Enjoy delicious and unique organic snacks after the workshop! Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail. FREE. karlwellnesscenter.com 734-425-8220 .

April 19 Friends Spring Book Sale – 10am-8pm.

Also Apr 20-21, 10am-4pm. The Friends of Dearborn Heights Libraries will be hosting their Spring Book Sale. Bag sale on Sat - fill a plastic bag for $3 or a paper bag for $5.

Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George St, Dearborn Heights. dhcl.michlibrary.org, 313-791-3800.

SAVE THE DATE Aromatherapy – 6-8pm. Come learn about aromatherapy! RSVP with Kathy Peltier, HHC 248-390-7737. $35.

Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734246-1208.

How to Get Your Thyroid Functioning – 6:30-7:30pm. Don’t miss Dr. Civello’s strategies to get your thyroid and health back again.

Free. Dr. William Civello, 34441 8 Mile Rd, Ste 116, Livonia. DrCivello.com, info@ DrCivello.com, RSVP 248-615-1533.

The Mood Matrix - doTERRA Essential oils – 7-8pm. Fight various mood- related ailments naturally with Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. Oils available for sampling. Free. Zenergy Center, 986 S Telegraph Rd, Monroe. AngiesOils.com, RSVP 734.934.2076.

Gluten and Wheat Free Workshop – 7:158:30pm. Are you living with food sensitivity?

Find out how eating some foods may be affecting your life. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton.

CantonCenterChiropractic.com, RSVP 734-455-6767.

April 20 Girls Night out Downtown Wyandotte – 5-9pm. Stop by Total Health Foods for FREE facial acupuncture, chair massage, hand massage, bio mat, and migun bed. Full spread of appetizers, chocolate fountain, and so much more! Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734246-1208.

Movie Night Movie, Fun, Giving and Movement – 6:30-8:30pm. Come watch Food, Inc., a groundbreaking film exposing hidden truths of a nation’s food industry. This screening will benefit God Works Family Soup Kitchen which feeds Monroe families daily. Donation. Mind Body Balance, 105 E Front St Ste #304, Monroe. RSVP MindBodyBalance.com, 734-457-9003.

April 21 2nd Annual Downriver Dash 5K Race/ Walk and Tot Trot – This event is hosted and organized by The Guidance Center to promote physical activity and wellness. For more information on the Tot Trot contact Contact Ashleigh Delezenne (for Dash) 734-785-7705 x7417, adelezenne@Guidance-Center.org or Mark Delbrugge (Tot Trot) 734-785-7705 x7182, mdelbrugge@Guidance-Center.org.

Register online! Entry Fee. Guidance-Center. org/Events/Downriver-dash-5k.

Macrobiotics with Macro Val – 1-2pm.

Come learn about macrobiotics! Food samples included! $10. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, RSVP 734-246-1208.

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Do SoMETHiNG GooD FoR YouRSELF AND THE ENViRoNMENT! April 23 Probiotics: The Good Guys – 6-7:30pm.

Learn how probiotic supplements can improve your health. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

Ionic Detox Footbath and Reflexology – 7:15-8:30pm. Detoxifying helps your immune system to be stronger. Results in Refexology are achieved by applying pressure techniques to specific parts of the hands and feet. Free.

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

April 24 The Cleanse – 7-8:30pm Feel better, look better, and heal faster with the help of a detoxifying cleanse. Find out how one of Dr. Karl’s patients lost over half of his body weight through this cleanse and proper nutrition. Livonia Civic Center Library, 3rd floor 32777 Five Mile Rd. FREE. karlwellnesscenter.com 734-425-8588.

April 25 Raw Food Potluck – 6:30-7:30pm. Bring a raw dish to pass that serves at least 8. No meat, fish, seafood, dairy, eggs, wheat, oats, or other gluten-containing products. Free.

Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, VeganLand@ yahoo.com, 734-246-1208.

Get your Energy Back – 7pm. Are you tired of being tired? Fatigue can be real, not just an age related condition. Learn what causes you to feel fatigue and some diet and lifestyle changes that are easy, effective and simple to do. Limited to 15 guests, call 734-756-6904 to reserve your space. Presented by Dr Carol Ann Fischer, BS, DC, ND. Free. Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd. Livonia.

Standard Process Purification Workshop – 7:15-8:30pm. Dr. Campbell discusses toxins from daily life and ways to cleanse your body of this toxic build-up. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropractic.com, RSVP 734-455-6767.

April 28 Healthy Kids Day – 11am-1pm. Fun family community event with activities based on safety, health, exercise and fun for the whole family! Farmington Family YMCA, 28100 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills. kstewart@ YMCAMetroDetroit.org.

SAVE THE DATE Sitting in Stillness...Take Your Meditation Practice Deeper – 1-3pm.

Learning to breath properly propels us on a path of healing. Studies show that proper breathing techniques combined with meditation reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and give us an overall sense of well-being. We will take you on an explorative journey using breath to mobilize energy and deepen your meditation practice. Wear comfortable clothing. $35. Mind Body Balance, 105 E Front St Ste 304, Monroe.

MindBodyBalance.com, info@ MindBodyBalance.com, RSVP 734457-9003.

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April 26 Raw Sauce Wheat/Gluten/Dairy/Soy/ Sugar-Free – 6-7pm. Make vegetables more palatable with delicious raw sauces. Recipes designed for people on-the-go. Leave knowing how to make 10 new recipes. Taste all food. $15. Adarsa Antares, 1640 Axtell Dr, Troy. HealthyCookingCoach.org, 248-822-9253.

Gluten-Free Moms Support Group – 6:30pm. Join us for a support group for parents of gluten-free kids! Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

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Jivamukti Light – 11am-12pm. Short form Jivamukti practice at slower pace. Familiarity with sun salutations recommended. $12.

House of Yoga, 2965 W 12 Mile Rd, Berkley.

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

Livonia Yoga Center, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia. LivoniaYogaCenter.com, 248-449-9642.

Bio Mat Mondays! – 10am- 8pm. Free 15-minute Bio Mat sessions! Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte.

THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

Gentle Flow – 11:30am-12:30pm. Serene, restorative practice. All levels. Yoga Shelter, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pte. YogaShelter.com, 313-884-YOGA. SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 12pm. (2nd & 4th Mondays) Free to chamber members, one business per industry.

Non-members can visit 2 mtgs free. Famous Dave’s, 23800 Eureka Rd, Taylor. Suzan, SMaxey22@comcast.net 734-287-3699.

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

Yoga – 6-7pm. De-stress, relax, rejuvenate! $10. The Sanctuary, Chiropractic & Wellness Spa, 35275 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. SanctuaryChiropracticandwellnessspa.com, Katie 248-880-3755.

Healthy Backs Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Call for details. Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Dearborn. OneSpaceConnected.com/ EmbracingtheLotus.htm, kiyoda1@me.com 313-410-3147.

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Nia Technique – 7-8pm. All ages & fitness levels. $6. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton.

CantonCenterChiropractic@yahoo.com 734-455-6767.

SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. Children with Hairloss, 12776 S Dixie Hwy, Rockwood. Rick Williams, 734-626-7778.

Zumba – 9:30-10:30am. Zumba fuses Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow dance moves to create a fitness program that will blow you away. It’s all-inclusive and designed for every body, every shape and every age. $5. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte.

THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

Gentle Yoga – 9-10:15am. Suitable for all levels. $14. TaylorYoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com, 313-292-9642.

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

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

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GuardianMartialArts.com, 734-266-0565.

Yoga - Basic Hatha – 6-7pm. Call for details. $10. Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Dearborn. Lisa Phelps, kiyoda1@me.com 313-410-3147.

Qi Gong and Yoga for Real Bodies and Yoga Nidra – 6-7:15pm. Qi Gong is ancient Chinese exercise. No experience needed.

Yoga Nidra provides stress relief and focus.

Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org, 734-282-9642.

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Free Consultation Wednesdays – 10amFree Consultation Wednesdays – 10am2pm. Theresa Edmunds, CHC (Certified Health Counselor) of Natural Concepts offers health and nutrition counseling to individuals and families. Call to set up your free first appointment or stop in for a chat to get more info. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, TheresaEdmunds@hotmail.com, 734-246-1208.

Swim with your Senior Dog – 3-5pm.

For all breeds 7 yrs and older. Pool 4ft deep and heated to 90 degrees. Private sessions, so RSVP required. $12. Me & My Shadow, 29855 Ford Rd, Garden City.

MeAndMyShadowLLC.com, 734-525-9500.

PiYo (Pilates Yoga) – 5:45pm. This class combines Yoga Poses with Pilates mat exercises to build CORE strength and enhance agility and balance. $12. Vixen Fitness, 1347 E Fisher Fwy, Detroit. VixenFitness.com, 866-900-9797.

Canton Communicators Club – 6:30pm.

Learn to become a better communicator and improve public speaking abilities! Canton Coney Island, 8533 Lilly Rd, Canton. Canton.

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Nia Class – 7-8pm. Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that leads to health, wellness and fitness. Nia’s purpose is to grow a worldwide community of healthy people who are empowered to do great things. $6. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropracticClinic.com, 734-455-6767.

SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two mtgs free. Comfort Inn & Suites, 17600 Dix Rd, Melvindale. Mark Slagle, 734-671-5888.

Yoga - Basic Hatha – 8:45-9:45am. Call for details. $10. Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Dearborn. info@OneSpaceConnected. com 313-410-3147.

Zumba – 9:30-10:30am. Zumba fuses Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow dance moves to create a fitness program that will blow you away. It’s all-inclusive and designed for every body, every shape and every age. $5. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte.

THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

Beginner Belly Dance – 5:45pm. Learn the beautiful art of belly dance. Our focus is to bring belly dance to the everyday woman for fun, low-impact fitness, and joy. $12.

Vixen Fitness, 1347 E Fisher Fwy, Detroit.

VixenFitness.com, 866-900-9797.

Tai Chi – 6-7pm. $5. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropracticClinic.com, 734-455-6767.

Aerial Arts – 6-7:30pm. Oh my! Learn to fly. $25. Detroit Flyhouse, The FD Loft Bld, 3434 Russell St Loft #302, Detroit.

DetroitFlyHouse.com, Micha, 313-674-6424.

Budokon Flow – 6:15-7:15pm. Experience movements that fuse the yogic, martial & living arts. 1st wk free. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pte Wds. Practice-Yoga. net, 313-881-2874.

ZEN Box Rockz – 7:15- 8pm. Also meets on Mondays and Saturdays. Rock those abs, blast those thighs & crank off the hips all while you develop your strikes kicks!

(WARNING - may cause weight loss and extreme toning).45 intense minutes. $5. World of Pole Fitness & Dance, 32669 Warren, Ste 6, Garden City. WorldofPole.com, patricia@ WorldofPole.com, 734-306-0909.

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

Prenatal Yoga – 7:45-8:45pm. $14.

Northville Yoga Center, 200 S Main St Unit B, Northville. NorthvilleYogaCenter.com, 248-449-9642.

Middle Eastern Bellydance – 6-7:30pm.

Bellydancing is a non-impact, weight bearing exercise that provides a good cardiovascular workout, increases flexibility, strength and coordination, and can burn as many calories as 30-60 minutes of jogging. 4 weeks for $40. TaylorYoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor.

TaylorYoga.com, RSVP 313-292-9642.

Sales Training Workshop – 8:309:30am. Weekly sales training workshop for Presidents, CEOs, Sales Managers & Salespeople by Don Zavis, National Sales Trainer, Key Note Speaker, & Sales Coach. $25. Bingham Office Park, 30200 Telegraph Rd Ste 164, Bingham Farms. donzavis@ comcast.net, 248-497-5869.

Yin Yoga – 7-8:15pm. All levels welcome. $10. Detroit Flyhouse, The FD Loft Bldg, 3434 Russell St Loft #302, Detroit.

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Vinyasa Yoga – 9-10:15am. Flowing sequence, suitable for all levels. $14.

TaylorYoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor.

TaylorYoga.com, 313-292-9642.

Detroit Eastern Market – 5am-5pm. Market Fresh & EBT accepted. 2934 Russell St, bet Mark & Gratiot, Detroit. DetroitEasternMarket. com

Restorative Yoga – 10:45-11:45am. $8.

Northville Sr Ctr, 303 W Main St, Northville.

NorthvilleParksAndRec.org, 248-349-0203.

Downtown Detroit Green Community – 10am-5pm. Open house at the Lofts at Rivertown - a pet friendly, diverse and Green Community. Showings every Friday, Saturday & Sunday. RSVP lightordarkdetroit@gmail. com or 877-769-5632. Lofts at Rivertown, 6533 E Jefferson, Detroit. lightordarkdetroit. com, lightordarkdetroit@gmail.com, 313-622-3464.

Classic Nia – 9:30am. All levels welcome. $13. Body & Mind Fitness, 239 E Nine Mile Rd, 1 blk E of Woodward, Ferndale.

NiaBethSchedule.BlogSpot.com Healthy Backs Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Call for details. Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Dearborn. OneSpaceConnected.com/ EmbracingtheLotus.htm, kiyoda1@me.com 313-410-3147.

Beginner Pole Dance – 10am. Learn the basics of pole dance for fitness and fun.

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Vixen Fitness, 1347 E Fisher Fwy, Detroit.

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Kids Yoga – 11:30am -12:30pm. Donation.

Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org, 734-282-9642.

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

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The Detroit Rotary Club is looking for 200 Volunteer Tutors Call for the next Volunteer Tutor Training Workshop dates. At the end of the Workshop you willreceive a Certificate that entitles you to be an adult literacy tutor anywhere in the US!If you love to read, and want to make a difference in someone’s life – be a volunteer Literacy Tutor.

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Volunteer Opportunity for Garden Clean Up Calling on all green thumbs...whether you have an hour or several days to spare...one time or on a regular basis; all help is gladly accepted as we are looking for individuals to maintain the gardens on the 20 acres of property here at St Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat & Conference Center. Please contact: Roz Salter at 313-535-9563 to schedule your volunteer opportunity.

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