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Creating Soulful Bedrooms for Children by Judith Fertig
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Inspired to Make a Difference
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letterfrompublisher I believe that the best place to start inspiring change is within yourself. Books can be truly inspirational. Although I don’t get a chance to read as much as I would like to, I am fortunate to live near a library with an extensive audio book collection.
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Lately I have been listening to “Eat that Frog” by Brian Tracy, which is providing me numerous tips, suggestions and tricks to help make my workdays more productive. One of the suggestions that I found especially helpful was to “eat your frogs first thing in the morning,” which means getting the most difficult tasks out of the way first. So this month, as a reminder, an inspiring and bright colored tropical frog graces the cover of Natural Awakenings. In February, Natural Awakenings participated in the Alternative Health Fair in Northville. It was wonderful to meet readers face to face. Thanks to all the vendors, speakers and visitors that helped to make it a rousing success. We were lucky to have participants with so much relevant information to share, and somehow we managed to skirt a snow storm too. What a blessing that was.
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There are a lot of healthy practices that can be a bit of a challenge for me, but every month I make time for massage therapy. I am amazed at some of the benefits that I have read about that can result from massage therapy; hopefully, through fairs and articles, more people will be inspired to find out for themselves. This past month I was finally able to talk my brother Mike into getting his first massage. I was surprised and delighted by his comment that he is now “a believer.” I gave my dad a gift certificate for his birthday, so we’ll soon see what he thinks about it. I think he will be amazed at how fast an hour can zip by and how relaxing a massage can be. The Trenton Rotary Club will host its own escape this month. The Winter Beach Blast will be held March 5 at Crystal Gardens in Southgate. The event is a fundraiser for the Rotary and a lot of fun, with beach-style activities, dinner and music. The Rotary Club is a great example of individuals collectively doing good. Writer Linda Sechrist has gathered an amazing group of individuals for her “Homegrown Hero” story on page 15. Maybe some of their stories will help to inspire you to action as well. And to learn how to fund your inspiration, read “Inspiring Change: Women and Grants” by Ava R Williams pg 32 to find resources to help get your dream project off the ground. Ava also offers online training and has written a book to help demystify the world of grants. We all have skills and talents that we can share to benefit others. As a kid my great grandmother taught me how to knit. I can still remember how many times I would be working along on my little project and get it so tight that I could barely move the knitting needles. She would patiently work a couple rows until it loosened up enough that I could get back to the project. The time that we spent together was so special, and I will always cherish it. I still enjoy knitting from time to time, and find it comforting. It has also been fun to share this simple skill with my daughter and nieces. Watching them complete different projects has been both interesting to me and satisfying to know that I have helped to keep this tradition by taking the time to share it with them. I am fortunate to be surrounded by people that inspire me. I really can’t imagine living any other way, although I know a lot of people that do. It’s my hope that we can all take some time to reflect on who inspires us, and to take opportunities to inspire others. We’re all in this together, after all.
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newsbriefs News about local happenings in and around our community
New Chiropractic Diagnostic Tool Dr. Elizabeth Sisk, Director of the Plymouth Wellness Center & Integrative Health Chiropractic Center in Plymouth, proudly announces the introduction of the Insight Subluxation Stationä diagnostic equipment into her family chiropractic practice. According to Sisk, this technology analyzes the function of the spine and nervous system, which cannot be seen on X-ray. The Insightä features three different and distinct tests, which will safely and accurately document and monitor patients so that they receive the specific care necessary for improved health and nervous system function. Since the nervous system is the most important system in the human body, it is important to have it checked periodically, says Sisk. “This technology will also allow my patients to better understand the cause of their problem, which will help me to develop a tailor-made care program for improved health, function, and flexibility.” The Plymouth Wellness Center & Integrative Health Chiropractic Center is located at 1075 West Ann Arbor Road, in Plymouth. 734-4545600. PlymouthWellness.com. See ad, page 5
Fundraiser Blasts Through Downriver
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he Trenton Rotary will host its annual Winter Beach Blast Friday, March 5 at Crystal Garden Banquet Center in Southgate. The “Blast” is a beach-themed party offering a full-range of summer activities. The fundraiser supports the Rotary Club’s charitable endeavors throughout the coming year. Sponsorship opportunities are available. The event includes dinner, open bar and live entertainment including tropical dancers, a DJ and a performance by The Classics. There will be prize drawings and both silent and live auctions. Prizes will also be handed out for best beach attire and winners of a variety of beach games such as limbo and hula hoop. Crystal Garden Banquet Center is located at 16703 Fort St., in Southgate. Tickets are $35 or $300 for a table of 10. Contact Kyle Stack, 734-493-3817 or Noel Jackson, 734-671-2202. WinterBeachBlast.com
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. ~Margaret Mead
Health Guru Presents Free Seminars
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t the age of 15, Peter Nielsen was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease and weighed a mere 86 pounds. The disease caused internal bleeding and poor nutrient absorption. His prognosis was bleak. But Nielsen underwent a period of soul searching that he says revealed truths that transformed his attitude toward his health and affected the rest of his life. This transformation is the foundation of Nielsen’s message of health, fitness and personal power that audiences have come to crave. This month, Nielsen will hold free seminars, “Shape Up for Summer,” at three Better Health Market locations. Nielsen will appear at the Novi store at 12 p.m. March 20, at the Gross Pointe store at 12 p.m. March 27 and at the Taylor store at 3 p.m. March 27. Topics include exercises to do at home, meal plans, nutritional supplements, fat loss and motivational techniques. Better Health Market is located at 42875 Grand River, in Novi; 19850 Mack Avenue, in Grosse Pointe; and 23330 Eureka Road in Taylor.
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newsbriefs News about local happenings in and around our community
Space Family Hootenanny Lands in Ferndale
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he Family Hootenanny is a musically-inclined ruckus anchored by Detroitarea performers. This month’s space-themed event takes place March 7 from 3 to 6 pm. at The Loving Touch in Ferndale and will include live performances by Space Band and the Mydols. Other highlights include a craft area, snacks, pool and more. Admission is $10 for adults. Children under 12 are free. Partial proceeds benefit the John F. Kennedy school in Ferndale. The Loving Touch is located at 22634 Woodward Avenue in Ferndale, two blocks south of 9 mile Road. Contact April Boyle at 313-345-2004 or Krista Johnston at 248-842-7324. TheFamilyHoot.com
Yoga
Teacher Training Begins
The new nonprofit Yoga 4 Peace (formerly Rising Sun Yoga,) will host a 200-hour yoga teacher training course beginning March 12. Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 200 Certification from the Yoga Alliance is available upon successful completion of course requirements. Instructor Jim Pero has taught the class 14 times and trained approximately 150 yoga teachers since 2002. “Our 200 Hour Higher Learning Program is designed to immerse you into the essence of the practice of yoga, to develop your understanding of the depths of yoga, enable you to practice and teach yoga confidently, safely and effectively, and to cause the transformations that you would like in your life and some that you may not expect,” Pero explains. Because Yoga 4 Peace is a nonprofit entity, student payment is by donation. Suggested donation is $1,800- $2,400. Yoga 4 Peace is located at 13550 Dix-Toledo Road, in Southgate 734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org.
Volunteers take ‘day on’ instead of a ‘day off’
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ity Year Detroit’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (MLK Day) - A Huge Success!On January 18, 2010, City Year Detroit corps MLK Day of Service was a rousing success, say members. The day’s events began with a rally hosted by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and included speakers from the University of Michigan, United Way, City Year Detroit, BCBS and Governor Jennifer Granholm.
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City Year Detroit partnered with United Way and leveraged more volunteers and service projects than ever before. This year’s MLK Day of Service set a new record for City Year Detroit by engaging over 1300 volunteers who participated in 13 service projects over the course of the day. The projects ranged from sorting donations for needy families, to packing food boxes for families in need, to beautification projects at Detroit Public Schools including a mural painted by Governor Granholm’s son, Jack, and first gentleman Dan Mulhern. City Year Detroit’s Executive Director, Penny Bailer summed up the feeling of the day in referencing Dr. King’s challenge that “everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” Said Bailer, “Now, more than any time in Detroit’s history, we all have to step up to turn our city around, and service is the way to do that.” City Year – Detroit, One Ford Place, Detroit, 48202 313-874-6825 CityYear. org/Detroit.aspx
Vegetarian Sunday Brunch
Loranger Chiropractic Celebrates 25 Years
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very Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Golden Gate Café in Detroit will serve a vegan brunch. Features include scrambled tofu with curry, tempeh sage potatoes, vegan crepes and fresh squeezed orange juice. The Golden Gate Café’s main mission is to provide a vibrant meeting space for the community where people of all different backgrounds can come together and share ideas and visions for a world we can all enjoy. Golden Gate Café is located at 18700 Woodward Ave, in Detroit (S of 8 Mile). 313-366-2247. InnateDetroit.com.
Curves Food Drive
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uring March, Curves locations will collect non-perishable items and monetary donations for local food banks. The goal, according to Curves founder Diane Heavin, is for the community to come together to help families in need. “At the core of our business is the message that women are stronger when they rally together, and that is the point we hope to bring home with our food drive,” said Heavin. “We want to show our communities just how powerful the generosity of our members can be.” Members who donate a bag of groceries or make a minimum donation of $30 during the month of March will receive a reusable Curves grocery freezer bag for free. Nonmembers who do likewise between March 8 and 20 can join Curves for free. Curves will waive the cost to join. Visit Curves.com for locations.
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r. Lisa Loranger Ashton is celebrating her 25th anniversary by having a C.O.W. (Chiropractic Opportunity Weed) March 22-27(please check dates) There will be special discounts on all services, prize drawings and free systems surveys. Loranger Chiropractic also welcomes Dr. Linda Atkinson D.C. She is a Palmer School of Chiropractic graduate and in 2006 spent a year in China training doctors and helping to open a chiropractic school. Dr. Atkinson will lead a three week natural cleanse and detox this month. This is a great way to increase energy and give your system a spring cleaning. Two sessions are offered: The first begins Tuesday, March 11 and the second begins on Thursday, March 25. Space is limited. Call ahead to reserve your space. Loranger Chiropractic Family Wellness Center is located at 4828 Allen Road, in Allen Park. 313-383-1615. See ad, page 38
Local Student Develops Produce Bag
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mage Salon in Dearborn welcomes new stylist Lauren Evans. Evans specializes in color, cuts and make-up application. She is available this month for spring makeovers. Services at the salon include personal hair consultations, haircut with deep conditioner, hand massage with paraffin dip, foil highlights, make-up application, all natural manicures and pedicures, Migun Massage bed, and more. Image by Devin Salon is located at 3744 Monroe Street, in Dearborn. 313-561-6455. See ad, page 37
orget plastic produce bags. 19-yearold Wayne State University student Ashley M. Staszak-Burgess has developed a greener alternative. The bags will be featured at the Annual Michigan Healthy Living Expo March 6 in Grand Blanc. Cost is $4.99 for four of them. The Norche Bags are reusable mesh produce bags created to reduce the consumption of plastic bags while bagging individual produce. Besides being ego-friendly, the bags allow the produce to breath, says Staszak-Burgess. For businesses, she says these bags reduce cost of plastic rolls and help to identify the type of produce being purchased. Says the young entrepreneur: “I am just trying to promote a sustainable world and help support the environment.” To order, call 246-670-0836. Norche.com. natural awakenings
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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that works for all.
Earth Hour
World Citizens Switch Off the Lights March 27 Now in its fourth year, Earth Hour 2010 is calling upon us all to symbolically cast our vote for Earth by turning off our lights for one hour at 8:30 p.m. local time. Last year, nearly a billion world citizens voted this way in 4,000 cities in 87 countries on seven continents. The event sponsor, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), notes that this year, iconic U.S. landmarks, too, will dim their lights as part of the largest call for action on climate change in history. American landmarks hitting the switch range from the Golden Gate Bridge and Last Vegas strip to Mount Rushmore, joined by local monuments in or near Seattle, Flagstaff, Indianapolis and Atlanta. Cities, schools, businesses and organizations in all 50 states are expected to participate. “Climate change is impacting our water resources, energy supplies, transportation, agriculture and health, putting our livelihoods and economic future at risk in every part of the country,” explains WWF Climate Director Keya Chatterjee. “Americans will not only be sending a signal that they want solutions to the climate crisis, they’ll be helping to turn the lights out on our nation’s dangerous dependency on foreign oil and an unsustainable economic future.” Find information and event tools at MyEarthHour.org; also see EarthHourKids.org.
Earth Ambassadors Filmmakers Activate Environmental Awareness
Disney’s Tinker Bell may be Earth’s most appealing spokespixie, having been named the United Nations Honorary Ambassador of Green prior to the screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ animated film, Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure, late last year. She’ll likely be on hand for this year’s Disney documentary debut of Oceans on Earth Day, April 22, and she’s in good company. The top 10 environmental documentaries of 2009 hail from around the world, aimed to shock, entertain and inspire humanity to make a difference. They examine everything from the negative effects of America’s industrial agriculture system and the rising domination of the petrochemical industry to the threatened livelihood of trash-recycling entrepreneurs and people’s right to safe drinking water. For details on 2009’s best, visit mnn.com (Mother Nature Network) and search “top films,” which also pulls up a look at what might be the top 10 environmental activist films of all time.
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Multiple Faiths
Many Americans Mix Western, Eastern, New Age Beliefs The latest poll by the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life finds that one-third of Americans attend religious services at more than one place, while a quarter of us sometimes attend religious services of a faith different from our own. Sixty percent attend at churches or houses of worship; other locations include houses, schools, restaurants, hotels, parks and campgrounds. Some 38 percent attend at least once a week and 34 percent once or twice a month or a few times a year; 27 percent say they seldom or never attend religious services. Although the United States is an overwhelmingly Christian country, between 23 and 26 percent of the adults polled also say they believe in a tenet of Eastern or New Age spirituality: reincarnation; yoga as a spiritual practice; spiritual energy located in physical things; or astrology. Nearly three in 10 say they have felt in touch with someone who has died. In 2009, half of Americans polled said they have had “a religious or mystical experience, that is a moment of religious or spiritual awakening.” In 1962, only 22 percent reported having had such an experience. Source: PewForum.org
Virtual Ivy
Strange Sanctuary
E-colleges Do Work
Old Factories Offer New Hope for Wildlife Visitors are flocking to see the new life emerging in brown industrial lands now morphing into vibrant ecosystems as nature reclaims idle factories, mines, docks, landfills, rail spurs, warehouses and parking lots. The unfolding rehabilitation is getting help from the likes of Julie Craves, a research supervisor at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, who monitors eight vacant properties that the Ford Motor Company has remade as wildlife habitat. Not every industrial site within the 48-mile-long Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge will be reclaimed. But, says Craves, “I have come to really love this juxtaposition of the hyper-urban with resilient nature.” She notes how strategic plantings have attracted songbirds and raptors. More than 300 species of migratory birds rest, nest and feed here. Spurred by a need to manage thousands of idle acres, corporations like BP, Gulf Oil, Bridgestone and U.S. Steel have undertaken similar projects. One of the more unlikely is Denver’s Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. When the arsenal, which produced nerve gas and other chemical weapons for the U.S. Army, closed in 1992, its 27 square miles were one of the nation’s most poisonous landscapes. Today, “We’ve restored the habitat back to short-grass prairie, the way it looked in the late 1800s,” says Sherry James, visitor services manager for the refuge. The star of the new staging area is a self-sustaining, growing bison herd. Source: eMagazine.com
Waterway Wisdom
Real Progress for the Mississippi River A new, $320 million, four-year U.S. Department of Agriculture farmers incentive program will help farmers in 12 states improve their land management practices to curb nutrient runoff and benefit water quality in the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. The move has the potential to significantly improve drinking water quality for tens of millions of Americans in the Mississippi River Basin, according to the Environmental Defense Fund, which helped forward passage of the 2008 Farm Bill that is providing $200 million of the total. It should also lighten the nutrient overload contributing to the northern Gulf’s oxygen-starved dead zone. Participating states include Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Initiation of the incentives in 2010 coincides with this year’s theme for the United Nations’ World Water Day on March 22: “Communicating Water Quality Challenges and Opportunities.”
A recent study by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has found that many types of online education for a college degree are better at raising student achievement than face-to-face teaching is. The big difference, researchers report, is the time spent on task, or flexibility in absorbing content. Able to set their own pace, students often study longer or visualize a problem differently; concurrently, professors are forced to design better instructional techniques. The most effective learning, the study concluded, occurs when a school combines e-learning with classroom teaching. Yet for many students, online learning is what they can afford in time or money. The hope is that the e-college trend may help burst the bubble of rising tuition costs, which now average more than $25,000 a year for a degree in a private, bricks-and-mortar institution. In the past decade, the number of university students worldwide is up by nearly half to 153 million. The need to have a leg up in the global knowledge economy is reportedly prompting ED plans to create free, online courses for the nation’s 1,200 community colleges—which teach nearly half of our undergrads—to make it easier for them to learn basic job skills. Source: The Christian Science Monitor
World Health Fitness Wellness and Martial Arts Expo
2010 Healthy Lifestyles Expo World Martial Arts Open Championship
39th Battle of Detroit Saturday, March 13, 2010 University of Michigan Dearborn Field House This event helps a health care charity. Vendors interested in participating in Health Wellness Fitness Expo please visit: StarsForCharityExpo.com. Don’t miss the opportunity to get in front of a great target market. Info: Liz Derrick, Derrick Marketing Group, LLC 734-536-1716 natural awakenings
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healthbriefs March is National Nutrition Month
White Tea Tops Herbal Charts
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n a recent test to evaluate the health properties of extracts from 21 plant species, white tea considerably outperformed them all. “We were testing very small amounts, far less than you would find in a drink,” says Professor Declan Naughton of Kingston University, in London, one of the UK’s leading specialists on inflammation. “The early indicators are that white tea reduces the risk of inflammation that is characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis and some cancers, as well as wrinkles.” Evidently, the properties of white tea go beyond high levels of antioxidants to also block the activities of enzymes that break down elastin and collagen. Naughton explains that elastin supports the body’s natural elasticity, which helps lungs, arteries, ligaments and skin to function. It also helps body tissues repair wounds and stops skin from sagging. Collagen, a protein found in connective tissues, is also key to skin strength and resilience. Eight of the other plants and herbs analyzed also help protect against the breakdown of both elastin and collagen associated with age-related wrinkling. After white tea, bladderwrack performed well, followed by extracts of cleavers (Galium aparine, also called goosegrass) rose, green tea, angelica, anise and pomegranate. Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Celery as Nutrition Staple
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oted author and natural health advocate Dr. Andrew Weil sees celery as a versatile kitchen staple. A biennial plant, he notes that celery is in the same family as carrots, dill and fennel. Its versatility lands it in soups, stews, stir-fries and salads, plus it’s good spread with natural nut butter. This crunchy green has long been associated with dieting, due to its natural diuretic effects and low calorie count. Rich in potassium and natural sodium, Weil cites its important role in regulating fluid balance in the body and stimulating urine production, not to mention that celery is a good source of vitamins C and K. Its active compounds, pthalides, may even help lower blood pressure. Always seek out organically grown celery, advises Weil, as pesticides are commonly used on conventionally grown varieties. Source: DrWeil.com
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NATURE WALKS EQUAL OUTDOOR SMARTS
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ehavior and health experts at the University of Michigan have found that walking outside in parks or in nature helps improve attention span and memory performance by 20 percent. The researchers, who published their findings in Psychological Science, believe the results may also be relevant to people suffering from mental fatigue. “Interacting with nature can have similar effects as meditating,” reports Marc Berman, a psychology researcher at the university. He adds, “People don’t have to enjoy the walk to get the benefits,” although they do tend to find spring and summer walks more enjoyable. Study participants exhibited increased levels of alertness, satisfaction and mental tranquility after spending just one hour interacting with nature. They reported that their levels of stress had decreased significantly and they felt more in control of their mind. Similar benefits did not accrue from urban walks.
Shining the Spotlight on Our Successes
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ometimes we may feel doomed to repeat our mistakes, but not if we learn to look to our successes rather than our failures, suggests research from The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It hinges on the fact that, “We have shown that brain cells keep track of whether recent behaviors were successful or not,” explains one of the scientists, and that when a behavior was successful, brain cells became more finely tuned to what is being learned. Failure, on the other hand, appears to produce little or no change in the brain, nor does failure appear to trigger any improvement in behavior. In their study, the researchers worked with monkeys, giving them trial and error tasks on a computer screen while monitoring their brain activity. When a monkey answered correctly, a signal lingered in its brain, neurons processed information more sharply and effectively, and the monkey was more likely to get the next task right as well. It may help explain the longtime saying, “Success breeds success.”
WRINKLES BE GONE
Researchers in Germany suggest that high-intensity visible light from light emitting diodes (LED) applied daily for several weeks resulted in “rejuvenated skin, reduced wrinkles and a more resilient complexion.” They see such treatment as a potential alternative to Botox and cosmetic surgery for easing facial wrinkles. Source: American Chemical Society
FREE Admission!
See exhibits and speakers throughout the day. Learn to live healthier and greener...naturally!
Saturday, March 6, 2010 10 am – 5 pm Genesys Conference Center Grand Blanc, MI (just W. of I-75 at exit 108)
For information, a map or to exhibit, visit MHLExpo.com
Push-Ups for Better Vision
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here’s another way to see better than just cleaning your glasses when they’re dirty, suggest optometrists at the University of Houston College of Optometry. We can apply their no-cost, at-home approach, called pencil pushup therapy. The simple exercise, when practiced regularly, the doctors say, can improve visual acuity and performance at school and work. How does it work? Visually follow a small letter penned or pasted on a pencil eraser as you move the pencil closer to the nose. The goal is to be able to keep the letter in focus until it touches the nose. The exercise appears to help with a common condition known as convergence insufficiency, which may affect up to 20 percent of the population. The condition refers to someone who can’t cross their eyes. If left unattended, it can affect their reading skills and cause headaches and eye strain. In-office professional vision therapy also can help, but the do-it-yourself exercise works well.
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Goodnight, Moon Creating Soulful Bedrooms for Children by Judith Fertig
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child represents “a shift, a celebration, a milestone” in the life of any family, remarks author and artist Jill Butler. In her recent book, Create the Space You Deserve, she explores how loving parents want their little ones to feel happy at home every day in a loving, nurturing safe place, where they can grow into the fullness of who they are meant to be. “All kids need a space of their own, a sacred place, where everyday realities like peer pressure, family issues, bullies at school or low self-esteem cannot penetrate; a place of comfort and creativity that reflects and encourages their own positive intentions and beliefs, values, goals and dreams for life,” elaborates Kellee Katillac, author of Kids’ Sacred Places: Rooms for Believing and Belonging. She advises that no matter what is going on in the outside world, the interior world of a child’s room should be a refuge of calm, comfort, creativity and renewal. “Their rooms are like the French expression le jardin secret... their secret garden,” continues Butler. “It’s their most basic nest, so encourage and allow it to grow into their space just as they want it.” Making a child’s room such a soulful sanctuary is an ongoing project, as periodic changes reflect the individual growth and changing interests of a child, from the crib to a teenager’s digs. New Baby An infant’s room needs to be soft and soothing, so a baby can adjust to the “lesscushioned” life outside the womb, note Laura Forbes Carlin and Alison Forbes, authors of The Peaceful Nursery. Babies are stimulated enough by modern lifestyles; the one place they should be able to simply drift off to a peaceful sleep is in their room. Feng Shui principles can help parents create the environment that promotes quiet calm and sleep. To encourage relaxation, consider painting the baby’s room a soft color, such as cream, pale blue or lavender. Add soothing artwork, monochromatic or
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pale, printed bedding and gentle aromas from traces of essential oils (chamomile, rose, vanilla or lavender) in baby-safe products. Position the crib so that the baby can see the door to help quell anxiety, and remove or push a distracting mobile to the side when it’s not playtime. Also, choose furniture with rounded edges and keep a window open or a ceiling fan on low to let air and energy circulate through the room, suggests Rodika Tchi, a feng shui consultant in Vancouver, British Columbia. Young Child Toddlers and grade school kids need calm and quiet periods, too, but they also require a place to be creative. “Children paint every day, and love to show their works on walls and refrigerator doors. We assume, I suppose, that children are just learning motor coordination and alphabets,” comments Thomas Moore in his classic Care of the Soul. “But maybe they are doing something more fundamental: finding forms that reflect what is going on in their souls.” Mimi Doe, publisher of the online magazine SpiritualParenting.com, agrees. “Allow your child’s room to be a safe base for soulful exploration,” she counsels. “Give him a choice in color, fabric, and furniture. Allow her to decorate the door with silver paint, if she so desires, or collage her closet with images she loves, cut from magazines.” “Children are far more concerned with what they can make than with being neat,” observes Katillac. “Like magpie nests, their rooms are typically a collection of favorite things—baubles, souvenirs, picture of their heroes: scientists, superheroes, athletes, musicians and movie stars. They collect stamps, dolls, rocket ships, planetary models, horse statues, records and books. Ant farms and musical instruments sit side-by-side.” Over time, however, all those dinosaurs, pretty rocks and doll clothes can pile
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up. More and more stuff can crowd a room and seem chaotic, so a good storage system is a must. Closet systems, bookcases, toy chests, bulletin boards and shelving can help corral kids’ collections and art projects. “Kids like structure, although they would never ask for it, so giving it to them in their room is a real gift,” says Butler. She suggests making an art project space out of a closet or a corner space in the room. “Keep it set up so it encourages art to be happening at any moment.” For example, the door can be removed or closed when not in use. Mount an extra table on the wall to be dropped down as needed, like old ironing boards did. “There are never enough tables,” says Butler, “so find clever ways to create them and teach the kids to clear them while waiting in anticipation of the next project.” Pre-teen From junior high through high school, privacy and respite become crucial for children weathering the turbulent adolescent years. Doe suggests that “If your child wants a cozy, private, snug nest, suspend sheets from the ceiling on all four sides of the child’s bed. Purchase curtain rods from the hardware store that screw into the ceiling; sew tabs on the sheets and hang them up for a low cost, royal canopy bed. If two or more kids share a room, ensure that each has privacy—bookcases or rice paper panels to divide the space is one solution.” Adolescents also need as much freedom as possible to change room colors and posters, arrangement of furnishings and even bedding, in order to reflect their growing individuality. Thus, their room becomes a welcome respite from the peer pressure to be just like everyone else. Judith Fertig is a freelance lifestyle writer in Overland Park, KS; for more, see AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.
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HEROES INSPIRED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE by Linda Sechrist
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f not me, who; if not now, when?” may well be the mantra of today’s conscious citizen activists, who feel led by an inner spirit to decisively achieve positive change in their communities. In The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism, pioneering author, scholar and mystic Andrew Harvey inspires readers to become sacred activists and to participate in radically transforming the world. Awakened to our divine purpose, Harvey proposes, we each can become an effective and practical agent of change for social justice and sustainability. He urges us to find the particular focus that ignites our individual passion. In doing so, we will come to understand that, “Service is the road to profound and lasting joy.” Natural Awakenings has met scores of joy-filled travelers throughout our nation who have chosen this actionoriented path, becoming an inspiration to others far beyond those they help. Among them are these five “Homegrown Heroes,” who daily choose to shelter the homeless or abandoned, feed the hunAdam Bucko gry, advocate
“Service is the road to profound and lasting joy.” ~ Andrew Harvey, sacred activist
for animals and energize the economy. Seeing the world with eyes of compassion, they are making a marked difference.
Adam Bucko, Activist for Homeless Youth During the 1970s and early ’80s, Adam Bucko, co-founder and managing director of The Reciprocity Foundation, lived in Poland under a communist regime that denied its citizens freedom of speech and opportunities for self-actualization. Dissatisfied, Bucko immigrated to the United States at age 17 and, in his quest for a purpose-filled life, spent time in several monasteries here and in Thailand and India.
One day, on his way to following a detached life of contemplation and prayer in a monastery in India, Bucko encountered a homeless child who lived on the streets of Delhi. The brief but meaningful interaction became for him a transformational experience. “It made me realize that while meditation left me peaceful, it put me in a sort of spiritual coma,” says Bucko, “and up until then, I was only feeling the edges of my life.” The momentary collapse of an invisible, protective buffer between these two different worlds broke Bucko’s heart wide open. “It allowed me to understand that the pain of others was also my pain, and that my desire for spiritual liberation from the world ultimately prevented me from making true spiritual progress,” he explains. Bucko’s second insight was equally significant: The goal of spiritual work is not just to experience God but also to bring God’s presence into the world, so that we, as well as the world, can be transformed. Today, this former monk is the spiritual driver of the Reciprocity Foundation, a U.S.-based nonprofit that enables homeless and high-risk youth and young adults to permanently exit the social services system and start meaningful, sustainable careers in the creative economy of fashion, design, marketing and public relations. Bucko, who is also a trained sociologist and veteran homeless youth program co-
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ordinator, says the foundation aims to build a national network of programs. Expanding from its current base in New York City, he has his sights set on cities such as Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle and Austin, Texas. Contact The Reciprocity Foundation, 100 Church St., Ste. 1604, NY, NY; 347546-2670; ReciprocityFoundation.org.
Karen Day and McCabe Coolidge, Activists for Feeding the Hungry While the recession whittles away at household budgets, Karen Day and McCabe Coolidge work to expand the ancient tradition of gleaning in their Floyd, Virginia community. They explain that in biblical times, the edge of a farmer’s crop was left unharvested to provide food for the poor. Through their Portable Produce project, begun two years ago, overplanted crops, as well as bruised or marked produce that can’t be sold, find new purpose. During growing season, the quali-
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five years to help feed the hungry of all ages: Healthy Snacks for Hungry Kids, Souper Douper Soup Circles and a local chapter of Empty Bowls, a national initiative. “We’re all about addressing problems when they are small, so that only small, manageable solutions are necessary.” McCabe cites Dorothy Day (18971980), who started a soup kitchen in New York City in the 1930s as his inspiration, as well as Catholic Workers Communities, where he was active in the 1980s. Day’s activism began with an internship at Faithful Fools Street Ministry in San Francisco, inspired and co-founded by Rev. Kay Jorgensen, a Unitarian minister. Contact Portable Produce, Wildfire Pots, Winter Sun-302, S. Locust St., Floyd, VA; 540-357-5657; PlentyLocal.org.
Susan Eirich, Animal-Human Interaction Activist Karen Day
fying produce picked and donated by local farmers graciously appears on the doorsteps of Coolidge’s Wildfire Pots pottery studio. There, volunteers separate and deliver it, along with donated freshly baked breads, to individuals and families who are without transportation. Surplus fruits and vegetables are canned or frozen. The project has already doubled in size, now regularly serving 60 recipients. Impressed by the enthusiasm of the 100 community volunteers who have eagerly joined the effort, the duo explains their modus operandi in simple terms: “We pay attention to a problem and address it.” That’s evident in Day and McCabe’s initiation of three more local projects underway in the past
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Susan Eirich, Ph.D., has been in love with animals for as long as she can remember. Her motivation for rescuing them, however, arrived unexpectedly. First, an unforgettable, scrawny kitten was dropped off at a farm she was renting in Kentucky; then, she made friends with a wolf-hybrid dog that led her to Jean Simpson, a wild-animal trainer who shares her deep connection with animals. Together, the two women established Earthfire Institute, a 40-acre wildlife sanctuary and retreat center on the western slope of Grand Teton National Park, near Driggs, Idaho. “Earthfire was built to expand our sense of connection with all living beings,” says Eirich, “and to contribute to what we believe is the unfolding story of the transformation in humanity’s relationship to the commu-
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nity of life.” Grounded by her daily interaction with foxes, bears, wolves, lynx, bobcats, cougars, coyotes, buffalo, badgers and other animals cared for at the Institute, Eirich seeks to help her own species share in the indescribable beauty of the human/animal eye-toeye and heart-to-heart connection that she and her small staff experience. A moment-to-moment spiritual practice of communing with nature and listening in the silence for something larger gifts Eirich with an ability to give words to thoughts and ideas that come from a deep inner place. “The directive that comes from the silence within is different and evolves in a way that I wouldn’t plan for if I was only working from the intellect,” she explains. One of the best stories that poign- antly conveys the sacred animal/human interaction experienced at Earthfire involves Thunder, a 17-year-old wolf that laid for several days unconscious in the wildlife garden, beyond the sight of other wolves, ready to slip away to the spirit world. The vet knelt beside Thunder and stroked his fur as he gave a merciful injection. In the second that the once strong and regal wolf died, as his soul passed from his body, all 30 wolves at Earthfire gave up their grieving howl. “The vet was shocked to feel the sound resonate within his body,” recalls Eirich. “Even though Thunder’s pack was nowhere near the garden, they felt his passing and wanted to say goodbye and wish him well on his passage. This
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is what it’s like for humans and animals to live in a quiet, meditative space where, undisturbed, we can feel their essence and they can feel ours.” Contact Susan Eirich, Earthfire Institute, P.O. Box 368, Driggs, ID; 208-4560926; EarthfireInstitute.org.
Contact Debbe Magnusen, Project Cuddle, non-crisis 714-432-9681 or info@ProductCuddle.org; crisis hotline 888-628-3353.
thing done, you have to understand how to function inside the political system.” A self-described “half capitalist, half environmentalist,” Von Otnott sells solar products and avidly promotes the renewable energy business via his New Orleans-based South Coast Solar Company. A longtime political activist for clean energy, he has been actively involved with his state’s development of its renewable energy industry. Von Otnott speaks monthly to groups around the state, encouraging his audiences to engage in the political process by demanding that sustainable business practices become the cornerstone of Louisiana public policy. “Citizens must learn to hold their political candidates accountable and let them know that renewable energy is an important industry that can generate the kind of jobs that can’t be exported,” he advises. In the end, he reflects, support for renewable energies supports the betterment of Troy Von Otnott mankind.
Troy Von Otnott, Political Activist for Sustainable Business
Troy Von Otnott, South Coast Solar, LLC, 733 St. Joseph St., New Orleans, LA; 504-529-7869; SouthCoastSolar.com.
“When the inner joy Mother Teresa spoke of, the joy of compassionate service, is married to a practical and pragmatic drive to transform all existing economic, social and political institutions, a radical and potentially all-transforming holy force is born. This radical holy force I call sacred activism.” ~ Andrew Harvey, author and activist
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Debbe Magnusen, Activist for Abandoned Babies Debbe Magnusen felt bereft after hearing about an abandoned baby found suffocated in a trash bag close to her Costa Mesa home in California. As a compassionate woman who had already fostered more than 30 drug-exposed babies while raising two biological children, Magnusen chose to channel her anger and frustration into constructive action. “As a foster mother, I had always hoped that unwanted babies would be brought to me,” she recalls. “But it didn’t occur to me until that moment that no one knew where I was or that I wanted to rescue their newborn.” The insight led her to create a 24/7 crisis hotline in her Orange County living room in 1996. Within 12 hours, she received her first call, from a frantic, frightened woman who had hidden her pregnancy from everyone she knew. To date, Project Cuddle has helped rescue 663 unwanted babies. “No baby deserves to die before having a chance to live,” says Magnusen, who understands the desperation of girls and women who can be in labor while still denying that they are pregnant. This tireless activist imagines herself in the place of every abandoned child and is inspirationally refueled each time she sees a newborn baby crying safely
in a hospital. “For me, God is in every person,” says Magnusen, whose biggest lesson from Project Cuddle, now operating nationally, is the grace to be nonjudgmental. “I’m alive,” she maintains, “so that I can unconditionally love every scared girl or woman [who comes to me] through her ordeal.”
As a child growing up in New Orleans, Troy Von Otnott recalls members of his family embracing politics, interfacing with politicians and working on public policy issues. The lively discussions and debates sparked his curiosity about the political process and eventually led him to visit the halls of power in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Washington, D.C., for a firsthand understanding of how a democracy works. He remarks: “Although we live in a free enterprise society, government still controls how we function in life, particularly from a business standpoint.” In his native city, politics is considered a contact sport, vigorously discussed around dinner tables. “We play for keeps,” explains Von Otnott, “and unlike other larger regional cities, the business community doesn’t run this city, the politicians do. If you want to get any-
As we begin a new decade, let us see new opportunities to take fresh action on the issues we are most passionate about. With our collective vision and potential, we can go far in meeting today’s challenges and making the type of impact that Robert Kennedy envisioned in 1996: “Each time a person stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he or she sends forth a tiny ripple of hope. And crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest of walls of oppression and resistance.” Linda Sechrist is a freelance writer and the editor of Natural Awakenings’ flagship magazine in Southwest Florida. Connect via 239-434-9392.
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n The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism, author, scholar and mystic Andrew Harvey inspires us to participate in radically transforming the world by becoming sacred activists. Awakened to our divine purpose, we become effective, practical agents of change for peace and sustainability. What is the difference between sacred activism and activism?
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It is my experience that a large majority of activists are fueled by an honorable outrage and desire to do good. The sacred activist, rather, lives from the depths of divine consciousness and acts from the depths of divine wisdom and compassion, because he or she is committed to a deep spiritual practice. Sacred activists understand that the deepest service rises out of their deepest compassion, which is born out of their deepest heartache. They are committed to being, in the face of growing chaos, suffering and violence, what Robert Kennedy called, “a tiny ripple of hope,” and a “center of energy and daring.” Why is a deep spiritual practice important to the sacred activist? The Jungian analyst Marion Wood- man once said to me, “Continuing to do pioneering sacred work in a world as crazy and painful as ours without
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constantly grounding yourself in sacred practice would be like running into a forest fire, dressed only in a paper tutu.” Like Marion, I believe that extreme situations, like those we are in now, require extreme solutions that are born from another dimension of truth and compassion. Our present world crisis is spiritual and mystical; therefore, only spirit and mystical consciousness will give us the passion, energy and peace that provide the kind of solutions that have any real chance of being effective. What differentiates the outcomes advocated by the sacred activist and the activist? The sacred activist is aware that the temptation and excitement of projecting their own unacknowledged darkness onto others keeps them from seeing just how implicated they are in the problem. Such an enlightened thinker also understands that advocating for any cause in the spirit of condemnation only reinforces the behavior it is trying to end, and virtually ensures that any efforts increase resistance, rather than healing. The radical psychological self-work on their own shadow, or dark aspects, as well as incessant prayer by the sacred activist, opens the doors to a sense of humility which views opponents not as an “other,” but rather through the eyes of kindness and respect. The most
effective negotiators in situations of extreme danger or conflict are those who experience their own continuing inner conflicts, which keeps them humble. While it would be sentimental to claim that this approach always succeeds, we can say that the active spiritual path shows us the way to the only solutions that can succeed in the long run.
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What qualities do all sacred activists have in common? The embrace of unconditional love and forgiveness is essential to the success of all major activist adventures in our world, not just to saints and Buddhists. Until you try this, you will never explore your own capacity to love and forgive. Sacred activists understand that service is the only road to profound and lasting joy, and that the deepest service rises out of their deepest compassion, which is born out of their deepest heartbreak.
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How do we know our sacred cause when we meet it? Sacred activism asks two related things of those who serve: to remain open, without illusion, to the danger that the world is in and to ask, “What is my deepest heartbreak?” If you can open your heart to the horror of what is happening and at the same time identify your deepest heartbreak, the answer will marry a profound urgency with a focused and passionate commitment to your primary cause. What has kept you going for more than 20 years as an activist? The things that keep me going—a sense of urgency about the dangers we face; a tremendous love for human beings, animals and nature; and an energy that rises out of the depths of profound and direct realization from the divine—are available at any moment, to anyone who has a deep hunger for them. For more information about Andrew Harvey and the Institute for Sacred Activism, visit AndrewHarvey.com.
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any Americans go through life doing a series of tasks: They get up every day, eat breakfast, say goodbye to family, sit in traffic, go to work, drive home, sit in traffic, make dinner, pay bills, go to bed and get up and do it all again tomorrow. These are things we are supposed to do. Inspiration is not anywhere on that series of tasks to accomplish and therefore not something we are supposed to do on a regular basis. But we are all called to be inspired. To be inspired is to be filled with enlivened or exalted emotion. To be inspired is to live a life of passion, excitement and purpose. How do we go from a task-driven life to one of passionate inspiration? It is interesting to learn that inspiration also means the arousal of divine influence. In fact, the origins of inspiration come from the Latin words “in spirare,” meaning “into breath.” Spirare is also the same root for the word “Spirit.” Therefore, to the architects of our language, the words “breathe” and “Spirit” mean the same thing. Is it possible that our breathing can help us become inspired and aroused by divine influence so we can open to a fuller and more passionate life?
Breathing at Half Capacity According to the Transformation Breath Foundation, approximately 90 percent of the population is only breathing at about 50 percent of their capacity. This can dramatically limit physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. But few are aware of this because we believe that restricted breathing is normal. Normal is not optimal. When you expand your breath a lot happens. Your diaphragm relaxes and breathing feels open and free. This brings more oxygen into the body and then things really start to happen: energy levels improve, blood pressure goes down, lymph gets distributed, toxins are removed and the immune system is supported. In fact, internationally renowned author and doctor, Andrew Weil says that, “breathing well may be the master key to good health. I recommend breath work to all my patients.” But there is more than just physical benefits to breath work. It is a commonly known fact among healers that emotional
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and subconscious memories are stored throughout the body. What is not commonly known is that these energies are frequently stored on or near the diaphragm. Any energy that is not moving and flowing becomes stagnant and impedes the function of the organ or muscle it is near. These negative energies adversely impact the ability of the diaphragm to function at its full capacity. Therefore, the cause of improper breathing is due to blocked emotional and subconscious energies. This leaves us feeling emotionally unavailable, irritable and quick to anger. Mentally our thoughts ramble, making it hard to think, and problems spin around in our head so we become unclear and unfocused. We are stressed and peace is nowhere to be found. Under these circumstances it is difficult to be inspired and to rise up to a greater calling.
Inspiring Breath work The solution is a simple one. To find inspiration, we need to undo what was done. Like a balloon filled with water and ready to burst, we need to release some of the pressure. The pressure in this case is the buildup of unexpressed emotions and blocked subconscious memories. When these memories and energies are released, stress and tension disappear and great changes in a person’s attitude and mental condition are possible. This can improve attitude, mitigate the hold of addictive behavior patterns, reduce fear and anxiety and even calm a racing mind. Sleep comes easier, is deeper and more restorative. Life seems easier and more fluid, more connected and open to the Divine. You feel good; you feel passionate and, of course, you are inspired. This release allows room for innovation and creativity and the feeling that you can make a difference in the world. Dave Krajovic, MBA, CPA, NCTMB is a Master Breather, Certified Breath Facilitator, Senior Trainer for the Transformational Breath Foundation and co-founder of the Global Breath Institute. As an international speaker and trainer, he has helped thousands restore well-being, renew their passion for life and connect to Oneness through Transformational Breathing Breath work. 734-416-5200 or dave@GlobalBreathInstitute.com.
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onderful walks are both relaxing and invigorating, but if you want to kick butt, literally—building strong glutes and thighs; strengthening your core, which helps improve posture and tighten abs; and stepping up to cardiovascular fitness quickly and efficiently—try stair climbing. Wayne Wescott, Ph.D., renowned exercise physiologist, military fitness consultant and author of Get Stronger, Feel Younger, states that climbing stairs is one of the more vigorous cardiovascular workouts you can do. Pushing your whole body weight up vertically burns lots of calories and uses lots of energy quickly. I often advise flatlanders to find some stairs in an office building or stadium and climb them regularly to strengthen their legs and increase their endurance. Although I have a one-story house, I have found two stair workouts I like to play with. On one, I walk about two miles on a wooded path by the river to a triple flight of stairs that takes me onto a bridge where I can then double back to my car along shaded city streets. It’s my mini-Mount Everest and it really perks up the entire workout. For a more steady and challenging stair workout, I use a Stairmaster at the gym, the kind with an actual revolving staircase. The trick is to start out slowly and find a pace that you can
maintain without gasping for breath. I start at level one and move up to level four, and in five minutes my heart rate is in my target zone of 70 percent of its maximum, a feat I rarely reach when walking on a treadmill. Plus, you don’t have to trudge away at those stairs for 30 minutes. As Wescott points out, it’s better to break up the day’s 30-minute workout into three 10-minute sessions. That’s because the body builds cardiovascular endurance during its recovery mode. Three shorter workouts deliver three recovery periods, and the workout is less daunting. Neither of my stair workouts requires me to go down stairs, which can be hard on joints, ligaments and tendons. In an office building, you can climb up the stairs and recover while taking the elevator back down. Then, why not make another ascent? While waiting for the elevator, or any time vigorous exercise has elevated heart rate, be sure to walk around to ease yourself back into recovery mode. When hiking hills, it also helps to use walking poles, which serves to take the weight off of knees when going downhill. Here are more of Wescott’s tips that prove helpful: Wear good running or cross-training or walking shoes for good support. You can save your knee joints from damage by wearing the right shoes. Warm up first. Walk around for a few minutes before starting an ascent or jumping on a machine.
Stretch after a workout—not before. Gently stretch quadriceps, calves and hamstrings. Lean slightly forward as you climb. But keep your back straight and your head in alignment. Keep your knees soft. Don’t lock them out as you push up. Try intervals. This is a perfect workout for interval training, which studies like those conducted at The University of Alabama and Southern Connecticut State University show gets one fit faster. Work hard, then back off a bit, then go for it again. This comes naturally with stair climbing, as you tend to get out of breath anyway and need to kick back. Drink up afterwards. This is a challenging workout and you need to rehydrate. Be careful going down. If you must walk back down stairs, take your time; step down deliberately and carefully and use the handrails to take pressure off your knees. People with arthritis or other painful inflammation of the knee should avoid going down stairs. While I love walking for regular exercise, mentally, it’s easier to tackle some stairs to boost my heart, rather than focus on walking fast, which takes more concentration. Consider the comparative calorie burn: In a 150-pound person, 10 minutes of moderately brisk, 3-miles-per-hour walking burns about 40 calories, while 10 minutes of running up stairs burns 179. Be sure to warm up and cool down for five to 10 minutes before and after any workout. And always check with a physician before undertaking a vigorous activity like stair climbing. Then go out and have some good-hearted fun. Maggie Spilner has been writing about health and fitness for 25 years, including 17 as an editor at Prevention Magazine. Her books include Prevention’s Complete Book of Walking for Health and Walk Your Way Through Menopause. See WalkingForAllSeasons.com for information on Spilner’s walking vacations. Source: Adapted from StopAgingNow. com.
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hat do you get when you combine a variety of racquet sports, a lot of fun, and a very quirky little dog? Pickleball, of course! With easily 40,000 players nationwide, it’s America’s fastest growing senior sport, and it’s gaining popularity among players as young as middle school as well. Pickleball was invented by wouldbe Congressman Joel Pritchard while on a family vacation in 1965. He designed the game to be accessible to players of all ages and skills. Even the family dog, Pickles, got in on the action by chasing and hiding stray balls. Although the family wasn’t thrilled with their little cocker spaniel’s antics, they did decide to name the game after him. The game became popular with their friends and soon began to spread like wild fire. The sport has become a highly demanded amenity at senior communities throughout the country and it has recently been added to the Senior Olympics. Pickleball is a fusion of tennis, ping pong, and badminton. The game is played on a badminton court, however the net is lowered to 3 feet. Play takes place closer to the net than in other racquet sports and players use wooden paddles and a wiffleball. Like tennis, this sport can be played by two or four players. The basic rules are simple and can be learned quickly, one of the reasons for the sport’s continuously growing popularity. Local Senior Centers and YMCAs offer basic classes for beginner players, however many new players just show up and learn from more experienced players. Game play begins with an underhand serve. Balls must travel diagonally to opponents. Players score points when an opponent either fails to return the ball or hits the ball out of the service area. Games are played to eleven points, but must be won by a two point margin. While many players thrive on the
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competitive aspect of pickleball, it offers plenty of other benefits as well. The sport is a great way to exercise and is a nice alternative to tennis. Seniors, especially, have embraced this low impact racquet sport as it provides a fun challenge but is gentle on the joints. Aside from the physical benefits, pickleball offers players the chance to socialize and meet new people. Since the game is played closer to the net than other racquet sports it facilitates socializing during play. The social aspect of pickleball is one of the main reasons that Deborah Weeks, a naturopathic counselor, really enjoys the game. Weeks was first introduced to the sport by a client and former Olympic athlete who recommended it as a fun way to exercise and socialize. Weeks and a group of girlfriends went to the Hartland Senior Center to give it a go. “I jumped in with both feet when it came to that sport. I love pickleball,” says Weeks, who now plays an average of 3-4 nights per week. According to Weeks, one of the nice things about pickleball is the dropin nature of game play. “You don’t need to worry about having a partner, you just show up and get to know people.” While some players take the competitive aspect of play very seriously, Weeks says that at most gatherings there is “a good mix of people”, and “everybody seems happy and is friendly.” As one of the younger players on the pickleball court Weeks says she’s inspired by the talent and agility of some of the more senior players. “You’ll see 60, 70, 80 year old people flying around that court and it will blow your mind.” To learn more about pickleball visit the USA Pickleball Association Website at USAPA.org For information on local pickleball games and tournaments visit MIPickleball.USAPA.org
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and forward world freedom. I esteem Michelle Bachelet, the president of Chile, who is a humanitarian before she is a politician. Her commitment to forwarding the welfare of her people has weathered tough times. Like a mother, Bachelet is warm, but firm; she knows that her citizens, like children, will thank her later for insisting that they do the right thing. I admire Walt Disney’s vision of innocent warmth, inspiring the child in all of us to embrace our common humanity and celebrate life. I cherish Mother Teresa, whose humble, compassionate service spoke a language beyond the barriers of religion and touched the hearts of multitudes. And, true to my undying passion for animals, I cannot leave out Phar Lap, Australia’s four-legged racing legend. During the Great Depression, this ordinary-looking underdog carried the hearts of a nation, pushing beyond all expectations to win the Melbourne Cup and raise the spirits of millions. My grandmother has been another great source of inspiration in my life. Her courage and unconditional acceptance have helped me to trust myself and my abilities. In recent years, I have been privileged to work
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p to a stunning 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats over the age of three suffer from bad breath, frequently a sign of oral health problems. One of the most serious offenders is periodontal disease, a deterioration of the gums and bones supporting the teeth. In my veterinary practice, more than 90 percent of the pets I see from ages 1 to 3 years already show early symptoms of this infectious disease, such as yellow brown tartar on tooth surfaces. Some also suffer from gingivitis, or inflammation (reddening) of the gums. If left untreated, the teeth can become loose and may need to be pulled. If a pet already has been diagnosed with periodontal disease, twice yearly dental cleanings, under anesthesia, can keep the problem from escalating. I assure clients that otherwise healthy pets generally have low risks associated with anesthesia. Talking with a holistic vet will ensure the minimal amount of anesthetic needed is used. In addition, a few at-home measures will work to minimize an animal’s bad breath: Try daily brushing. ~ Ask a holistic veterinarian to prescribe a pet toothpaste or gel. Many contain chlorhexidine, an antibacterial agent that helps control odor.
program can be 80 percent as effective as daily brushing. Consider herbal supplements. ~ Oregon grape root, rosemary, thyme and parsley work to reduce the oral bacteria that can enter the bloodstream and cause infection of internal organs, if left unchecked. All of these herbs are available in capsule form; a vet should recommend the dosage. Employ chew toys. ~ Chewing helps to dislodge odor-causing tartar and bacteria. Avoid giving pets bones, hooves and rawhide products, which are typically contaminated with chemicals; ingested, these can cause choking or intestinal problems. Again, an enlightened vet The most common can suggest alternatives. Finally, before attempting treatment for disease in dogs periodontal disease, remember that other and cats is problems, such as kidney or digestive disease, can also cause bad breath. A thorough exam dental disease. by a holistic veterinarian will ensure proper Your pet’s fresh diagnosis and treatment. The welcome news is that clinical experibreath could ence indicates that proper oral health may exmean longer life tend the life of a pet by as long as two to five and lower veterinary years. It’s another exceptionally good reason to tackle both cat tuna breath and doggie breath.
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Apply a plaque-prevention gel. ~ Prescription products like OraVet and the over-the-counter Pet Gel, made with aloe vera, applied two to three times a week, act to repel bacteria and slow development of dental disease. Adding Oral Hygiene Solution to a pet’s daily drinking water is also an easy preemptive plaque attack technique. A regular combined
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Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine, is a national holistic pet columnist and author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. His radio show airs weekly on Sirius and XM radio. Find his iPhone app at http://PawsForPeace.com. For more of his informative articles, visit PetCareNaturally.com.
Talk about the pressing issue Too little pressure will feel like you are wasting your time and too much pressure can actually increase your muscle tension and leave you feeling sore. Holding your breath and tightening other muscles are examples that the pressure is too intense. “I could take more pressure there” or “I need a little less pressure there” are simple ways to tell your therapist how you are doing.
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Discuss “hands off” before getting “hands-on” Nothing is worse than having key muscles not massaged at the end of 5 tips to getting a great the session. State a priority of areas to be addressed to assure your session is Silence is not golden massage to ease stress. focused only on the areas you want. Remember this is your time on your By John Gifford of Motionwise® For example, “I’m okay if you don’t dime and even the best massage get to my hands and feet and arms, as therapists cannot read your mind. long as you can do a thorough job on my low back neck and Everyone wins when your massage meets or exceeds your shoulders.” Another tip is to ask the therapist to let you know expectations. You get the massage you paid for and the when ten minutes are remaining in your session. Then you can therapist gains by getting increased referrals. Following these direct them to any areas that may have been missed. guidelines will help you get the most out of your massage so your back won’t get bent of shape! Pay attention to your tension If your position on the table is creating tension anywhere in John Gifford is the owner of Motionwise® in Berkley your body, tell your therapist so they can make adjustments. Michigan, and is one of the most experienced bodywork People commonly feel more relaxed lying face down when practitioners in the country with over 30,000 sessions of a pillow is placed under their abdomen. For example, “I am experience. He is the author of the newly released book, noticing my lower back is becoming more tense lying here, Essential Stretches You’ll Actually Use. For more information can you place a pillow under my abdomen?” go to motionwise.com.
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Feeders: Supplemental food sources can be supplied by using feeders for birds or squirrels. Keeping feeders clean is another key facet of safe shelter. Water: All wildlife needs a clean water supply for drinking. Many also use water to bathe, clean their food or breed. A lake, pond or wetland can be the most exciting element in a wildlife garden, because of the wildlife it attracts. Water supplies can be supplemented with birdbaths or mini-ponds. Even shallow saucers of water placed on the ground or low-lying puddle areas will serve as welcome water sources for some wildlife.
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or me, it was my first glimpse of a hummingbird that did it. For others, it may be the beauty of butterflies or the joyful music of songbirds or a frog chorus. Some people love to sit and watch the playful antics of squirrels scampering through the trees. Whatever the reason or season, America’s gardeners and backyard enthusiasts are learning that one of the most enjoyable ways to take care of their share of the planet is to create a wildlife-friendly landscape surrounding their home. It is hard to deny the magic that wildlife adds to a domestic landscape. Providing hardy habitat for garden creatures allows us to help the environment while granting close-up views of nature that can restore a childlike sense of wonder in anyone fortunate enough to visit the private, peaceable kingdom of which we are the caretakers. Most experts list the three most basic elements necessary for any wildlifefriendly landscape as food, water and shelter. Note that shelter is not synonymous with abode, such as a birdhouse or bunny hut. When it comes to wildlife, we need to think of the complete picture and ensure “safety first.” For example,
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luring wildlife to a garden that contains pesticides or wandering house pets can do more harm than good. The goal is to provide refuge, a place that provides nourishing, restful and safe shelter for visiting wildlife. Shelter: Adding natural elements to the landscape provides the best shelter. Dense trees and shrubs make excellent nesting sites and cover for birds and small mammals. Prune with caution. Rock piles, brush piles and dense ground cover also provide protection for reptiles, amphibians and ground birds. Of course, wildlife areas are no place for manmade chemicals or wandering pets. Food Sources: Vegetation plays multiple roles. Plants can be both host to eggs and larval foods for butterflies; produce food sources such as acorns, nuts, berries and seeds for various wildlife; or attract insects that are food for birds, reptiles or frogs. Native plants are the best choice for local wildlife. They require less fertilizer, water and pest control, which helps prevent the contamination of soil and water runoff.
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Places to Raise Young: Many of the same elements that provide shelter also provide places for wildlife to raise their young. Mature trees, dense shrubs, fallen logs, hollow trees and dens in the ground are good nesting locations for many animals. Larval host plants may be provided as places for nourishing young in a butterfly garden. Nesting boxes and platforms, bat boxes and toad abodes also make intriguing additions to a yard habitat. Whatever the size, any backyard or garden space can contain some of each of the three essential habitat elements for wildlife. Whether we plant a tree for local bird nesting, create a modest butterfly garden, eliminate chemicals or choose to leave a small corner of native plants for wildlife, each small decision is a step in the right direction for preserving the natural beauty of the world around us. It’s also a lovely thing to do for ourselves and our families. When we catch a quick glimpse of a fluttering hummingbird or watch the transformation of a caterpillar from chrysalis to butterfly, and realize that we played a part in their journey, we discover that providing habitat for wildlife adds as much to our lives as it does to theirs. To play a role in the preservation of butterflies, songbirds or even a regional endangered species is a miraculous feeling, and one we’ll want to nurture. Betsy S. Franz is a freelance writer and photographer specializing in the environment and may be reached at NaturesDetails.net. She developed Project Backyard Brevard in Brevard County, FL to help residents maintain natural habitat based on National Wildlife Federation principles (see nwf.org/backyard).
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ow we look is a function of what we eat. There are foods that age the body, and foods that help keep us young. Making changes in our diet to focus on anti-aging foods will keep the body looking young. For some, cutting back on caloric intake seems like a good idea for a youthful body. While eliminating bad foods is good for the body, lowering caloric intake shuts down the metabolism. It tells the body that it is starving. Not eating enough calories will also force the body to cannibalize muscle and hold on to fat. This will cause the body to gain weight and to form saggy muscles. The body considers muscle to be expendable during periods of starvation, and it considers fat to be necessary to insulate your organs for survival. It is essential to eat a sufficient quantity of the right foods with every meal. This ensures firm muscle tone, builds muscle strength and helps protect the body shape. The best eating patterns are meals that include a complement of protein, fats and complex carbohydrates several times a day. Eat a mix of complex carbohydrates in the form of fresh fruits and vegetables, leafy green salads, beans and whole grains.
EAT TO LOOK YOUNGER by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer Snacks should also be balanced to help keep blood sugar stable. Nuts and seeds naturally provide a balance of protein, fat and complex carbohydrates, making them a perfect snack. Avoiding stimulants, sugars and refined carbohydrates like donuts, white bread, pasta or rice and packaged foods keeps the body young and healthy. Below are specific foods that can help keep us young: Walnuts and Flax: These foods contain essential fats that nourish the skin, help maintain skin integrity and keep skin cells performing optimally. Essential fatty acids are a component of all cell membranes in the body. Salmon and Avocados:Â Salmon contains protein and omega-3 essential fatty acids, which enhance blood flow. The pink/orange color
of wild salmon is beta-carotene, the anti-aging nutrient that protects cell membranes. Salmon also contains an antioxidant ingredient that improves facial muscle tone and reduces wrinkles. Another antioxidant-rich food also high in good fats is avocado. Eggs, Carrots, Kale, Sweet Potatoes and Spinach: These foods contain vitamin A, which is especially important for skin repair. Decreased levels can lead to dry, flaky skin, with poor healing and easy wrinkle formation. Eating vitamin A rich foods supplies beta-carotene known for brightening the eyes. Hot Red Peppers, Sweet Peppers, Kale and Broccoli: These complex carbohydrate foods are high in vitamin C. Collagen and vitamin C are used to make connective tissue for the skin. These foods also tighten the skin. Beets, Broccoli and Spinach: These vegetables help keep the liver working efficiently to remove toxins, heavy metals and trans fats. The green foods like broccoli and spinach also take away the craving for sweets. Foods high in sugars cause vitamin deficiencies because the body has to use stored vitamins to metabolize the sugars. This causes aging to occur faster and creates wrinkles. Celery, Carrots, String Beans and Cauliflower: Fresh raw crunchy veggies are good for the teeth, just as they are for the skin. They contain cellulose that helps scrub stains from the teeth, creating a whiter, brighter smile. Meat, Protein and Lentils: With age, hair and skin cells become damaged, creating an older appearance. The protein in meat, chicken and certain vegetables promotes cell growth and repair. This creates younger-looking skin, fewer wrinkles, less hair loss and a glossy mane. It is well known that lentils contain more protein than any other legume. Beans, Spinach, Peas, Green Leafy Vegetables and Kelp: These foods contain zinc, Involved in hundreds of reactions in the body, zinc is important in the creation of insulin which is needed to move sugar into the cells. Zinc is also needed for metabolizing energy in the body. Lack of zinc creates pain in the body. Avoid eating a lot of wheat as it depletes the body of zinc.
Looking and feeling younger can be a reality for everyone with simple diet and lifestyle changes. For those making serious changes to their eating patterns, a holistic wellness physician can help determine the correct ratio of protein, fat and carbohydrates, and the specific foods needed for a youthful and healthy body. Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D. is a Chiropractic Holistic Wellness Physician in Livonia. She has been in private practice for over 25 years. For more information on Dr. Fischer or her free public workshops visit TLCHolisticWellness.com or contact her by phone at 734-664-0339.
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mericans love the taste of salt, and most of us eat far too much of it. On average, we consume 10 grams daily, the amount in two teaspoons, and double the 5 grams per day recommended by the World Health Organization. All of this mindless salt consumption is wreaking havoc with the nation’s health. A recent meta-study published in the British Medical Journal confirmed that high salt intake elevates blood pressure and increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Because it increases the amount of calcium we excrete in our urine, it also tends to weaken bones and make us more vulnerable to osteoporosis, according to research at the University of California, San Francisco. Although table salt contains two elements—sodium and chlorine—it’s the sodium that’s responsible for most of the negative effects, which become worsened by the typically low levels of potassium in many diets. “Sodium and potassium must be balanced for good health. Americans need to increase their potassium as much as they need to decrease their sodium,” advises nutrition specialist Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., a certified nutrition specialist and author of The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer. “Fortunately, fruits, vegetables and whole grains aren’t just low in sodium; they’re also rich in potassium.” We can dramatically curb our salt consumption both by eating more plant foods and limiting processed foods, which account for an average 77 percent of our daily sodium intake. Another 12 percent occurs naturally in meats, grains and produce. Only about 11 percent comes from the salt shakers on our tables. “If we cut back on foods that come out of cans and boxes with bar codes, we’d have more wiggle room with table salt,” says Bowden. Then, it’s vital to pick our salt wisely.
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Tasty Treat When used conservatively and creatively, finishing foods with natural salts can make nutritious eating more enjoyable. According to purveyors of natural salt products, these can deliver 50 or more trace minerals, including calcium, magnesium, potassium and iodine, all within the bounds of good taste. “Good salt has a tremendous impact on the flavors of various foods,” explains Dave Joachim, author of The Science of Good Food and founder of Chef Salts, a line of premier seasoning blends. “It can intensify some flavors, including sweet and savory, or umami, while diminishing others, such as bitter and tart flavors. That’s why a salt rim on an organic margarita glass works so well—salt suppresses the tartness of the lime and brings out its subtle sweetness.” With a mind-boggling variety of culinary salts available, choosing just the right one can be a challenge. “Each type of salt has unique qualities,” advises Joachim. “Differences in color, flavor, and texture are created by the mineral and moisture content of the salt, the size and shape of the crystals and even the harvesting methods used.” Each also stands in stark contrast to common table salt, which is 99.7 percent sodium chloride that has been heat blasted, stripped of other minerals and chemically treated to re-infuse iodine content. Yes, iodine is essential for good health; it is important for the production of thyroid hormones and critical for pregnant women, observes Jim Roach, a medical doctor and founder of Midway Center for Integrative Medicine in Midway, Kentucky. He reports that as more people shy away from their old salt standby, “Americans are getting less iodine than 30 years ago.” But another way to meet the body’s basic iodine needs
is with natural salt, as well as sea vegetables such as kelp, wakame and nori, the seaweed used for making sushi. While remaining mindful of our overall sodium intake, we can take wide-ranging pleasure in experimenting with many varieties of natural salt.
Salt Varieties Following are seven favorites that turn up time and again. n Black salt or kala namak is a pearly, pink-grey mineral salt from India, characterized by a strong, sulfurous taste. n Celtic sea salt, harvested from the salt flats of Northern France, is marked by a mellow flavor with a hint of sweetness; its crystals may be white, pink or grey. n Fleur de sel, the “flower of salt,” is considered the premier quality grey sea salt, with fine crystals, a crisp texture and a delicate flavor and aroma. n Grey salt, or sel gris, comes from evaporated sea water off the coast of Brittany, France; its unrefined crystals are purple-grey in color and have a fresh, light flavor. n Hawaiian black lava salt comprises a blend of sea salt and volcanic charcoal, prized for its dramatic color and smoky flavor. n Hawaiian red sea salt contains alaea, a volcanic clay that enriches the salt with iron oxide and gives it a distinctive pink color and mellow flavor.
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n Himalayan salt, a full-flavored salt, has traces of iron that give its crystals a soft pink glow. Once a year, Nepali workers harvest this salt from an ancient fossilized seabed. While savoring salt in sensible quantities, remember that, “We eat with our eyes, too,” says Joachim. “We can appreciate the beautiful crystal structures of the different kinds of salts. They’re astonishingly varied—large flakes and tiny grains; pyramids and delicate, flat chips. Like snowflakes, there’s an endless variety.” Rallie McAllister is a medical doctor with master’s degrees in public health and environmental health. She publishes as an author, syndicated columnist and co-founder of MommyMDGuides.com, a free website providing tips from integrative physicians who are also mothers.
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tience it can be perfected. In fact, successful grant writing can be broken down into three easy steps. The first step is to research potential funders with similar interests. Internet search engines are a great place to start. Choose key words that are specific to your interests or projects. For example, a search for grants pertaining to issues related to breast cancer or domestic violence might lead to the Avon Foundation, which funds projects dedicated to the promotion of breast cancer and domestic violence awareness. It is important, once you have identified a potential funder, to become familiar with the recent projects and endeavors that it has funded. This can be done by researching the funder’s website and contacting the organization directly by telephone and speaking with the
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his month we focus on ways to inspire change and celebrate the amazing accomplishments and limitless potential of women of all ages. There are many examples of modern women inspiring and effecting change. Kimberly Mcmillan is one such woman. A high school senior in New Orleans, she launched a project in her school that raised over $2500 to help ongoing relief efforts in Haiti. Sarah Rothberg, after being diagnosed with cancer, founded the ComedyCures Foundation which uses humor to help people turn tragedies into triumphs and has influenced over 400,000 people and organizations, such as the United Nations, worldwide. When it comes to women inspiring change, such examples are not the exception. They are the rule. Renowned scholar and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Amartya Sen, notes “Women are increasingly seen, by men as well as women, as active agents of change: the dynamic promoters of social transformations that can alter the lives of both women and men.” According to the Department of Labor women comprise 46.5 percent of the total U.S. labor force and are projected to account for 49 percent of the increase in total labor force growth between 2006 and 2016. Clearly, women are in a position to make serious changes in both in the marketplace and in the social milieu. From the smallest villages to the largest metropolitan cities, women all around the world are on the move. They adapt to new realities with great flexibility, seize and create new opportunities and take risks that improve themselves and their societies. So how can women harness their innovative ideas to create programs and opportunities that inspire and empower others? One way is through the development and implementation of grant funded programs and endeavors. From philanthropic organizations such as Rotary International and large corporations such as the Macy’s Foundation to the federal government, there are myriad funding opportunities for initiatives geared toward and led by women. Opportunities are available for nonprofit, educational, health related, entrepreneurial and many other activities. For many, it is not the work involved with designing and implementing the program that proves the most daunting, it is the actual grant writing process itself. Grant writing is an acquired skill, not an inherited talent, so with practice and pa-
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program officer or director of grant based initiatives. The book “GRANTS DEMYSTIFIED: The Secret to Grant Writing Success in 3 Easy Steps” includes a directory of more than 2000 philanthropic, corporate and federal funding sources. Once the grant funder is identified, it is strongly encouraged to establish contact over the phone. Establishing contact early in the grant application process will ensure that your proposed project matches your funder’s objectives. It is also the perfect opportunity to distinguish your grant proposal from those of others applicants The second step is to prepare the grant. Your project should be thorough and compelling, and the information presented in a clear and concise manner. Use the terminology that your funder uses. Are you applying for funding from the Wallace Global Fund which selects projects that “promote an informed and engaged citizenry, to fight injustice, and to protect the diversity of nature and the natural systems upon which all life depends”? Make sure to state in your proposal that your organization actively works to promote an informed and engaged citizenry, to fight injustice, and to protect the diversity of nature and the natural systems upon which all life depends. The third step is to report the results of your project to your funder. Funders love to share in their grantees successes and lessons learned. For example, the Women Helping Others Foundation, which supports grass-roots charities serving the needs of women and children, showcases the accomplishments of the programs it has funded on its website. Post grant reporting is also a great way to cement future relationships and secure funding for future projects. Developing and implementing projects that enhance our communities and our world, as well as applying for the resources necessary to assure the success of such endeavors utilizes qualities that come naturally to women. Among these qualities are creativity, establishing meaningful connections with others, the ability to adapt to new situations and genuine compassion that affects change. So clearly, women already have what they need to make a positive and lasting difference. Now go out there and change the world. Ava R. Williams is the auhor of the soon to be released book GRANTS DEMYSTIFIED: The Secret to Grant Writing Success in 3 Easy Steps!. Ava is also an international Motivational Speaker and CEO of PREMBEL Language, Leadership & Cultural Services. PREMBEL.com 877-845-0485 ARW1@prembel.com
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he ancient healing related healing modalities, Ancient Greeks practice of massage and Romans were keen such as Reiki, acuprestherapy is playing sure, Shiatsu, Canadian on massage. Greek deep muscle massage, an important role today in the emerging golden age gymnasiums included lomilomi and Swedish of complementary and algenerally gained massage rooms, and massage, ternative medicine (CAM). in acceptance. When, in the practice of mas- 1884, skeptical British Surprisingly, it remains comparatively underrepsage appeared in every physicians alleged that its resented in U.S. medical practitioners were stealing country that was part patients, the Incorposchool curricula while Massage Today reports that of the Roman Empire. rated Society of Trained “Insurance reimbursement Masseuses formed to for massage therapy is at legitimize their approach. an all-time high.” They set about creating regulations and From the time that Hippocrates, the establishing a clear practice model for father of modern medicine, introduced physical rehabilitation; today the organithe idea that a physician should be exzation exists as the Chartered Society of perienced in rubbing, massage therapy Physiotherapy. Many of the techniques has faded in and out of the traditional used by its members still reflect treatmedical models of various cultures. ment practices invented prior to the Current practitioners attribute its staying society’s inception. power to continued awareness of the in But, warns Certified Massage herent healing and therapeutic value of Therapist Jerry Vallade of Riverview, massage, now the leading form of bodythe number of modalities a massage work in the United States, according to therapist employs does not improve the the American Massage Association. quality of the massage or the benefits Kneading, tapping and stroking, the received. Vallade uses a modified Swedcommon ancestors of the 100-plus tech- ish technique with Zen Shiatsu. “If the niques used by today’s massage theramassage therapist has a solid technique, pists, have survived two evolutionary knowledge in anatomy and physiology is spirals, but acceptance of massage as a tantamount,” he says. “Knowledge and prominent healing tool has not followed technique walk hand in hand.” an uninterrupted ascent. Since the 1970s, renewed interest Starting in 1800 BCE, when East in hands-on methods of manipulating Indian Ayurvedic massage techniques muscles and other soft tissues has prowere used to maintain mental health pelled the therapeutic use of touch into and prevent disease, the development of its latest upward growth spiral, freeing
it from the gravitational pull of another bout of opposition from mainstream medicine in the early 1930s. Now on an accelerated course, massage again has the opportunity to assume a celebrated place in the annals of medicine, just as it did in 1936 when Dr. Thomas Lathrop Stedman included it as a “scientific method” among therapeutics in his Practical Medical Dictionary. Today, massage therapy has numerous applications besides relaxation. In fact, many therapeutic healing methods are used to complement allopathic treatment and some are intended as alternative treatment to prescription medication. Vallade says massage therapy has benefits for those suffering depression. “Low serotonin and norepinephrine levels have been implicated in depression, pain disorders such as fibromyalgia, and even obsessive-compulsive disorders,” notes Vallade. “These two neuroendocrine substances are influenced and increased naturally by therapeutic massage.” He also notes that many antidepressants, which indeed help with mood and a person’s general outlook, have side-effects and contra-indications that are “scary.” “I have found no negative sideeffects with massage,” he says. “A warm table and safe, educated touch will help release muscular tension and pain, reduce mental and physical fatigue, improve circulation and over time, reduce blood pressure.” While more research is needed to support specific health benefits of massage, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) continues to sponsor studies. The effort is to determine if and how the changes that occur in the body during massage influence health, and to identify the conditions for which massage may be most helpful. Unwilling to wait for such statistical evidence, ever-growing numbers of American adults—18 million per a 2007 NCCAM study—have chosen to make use of massage. Their testimonials regularly attest to its therapeutic benefits and recognize its worth as an aid to general wellness—a positive sign that the current positive trend will continue.
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MONDAY MARCH 1 Meditation Class – 7-8:30PM. This class is a mixture of guided visualization, breath work, therapeutic imagery and body work. Taught by Sue Burton-Hidalgo, longtime meditator & experienced teacher. Beginners & advanced are welcome. We hope you will come & bring your friends! $15. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Rd, Southgate. THFDownriver.com. 734-246-1208.
TUESDAY MARCH 2 3rd Annual Local Artist Exhibit – 11am5pm. Exhibit showcasing the work of some of Michigan’s emerging contemporary artists. Free. Lotus Arts Gallery, 995 W. Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth. 888-889-4ART. Structural Class – 6-8pm. Geri Torres, Iridologist/Reflexologist teaches this introductory class $2 – must register in advance. In-Balance Center, 36920 Goddard Rd, Romulus. 734-942-9200. Present Moment Meditation – 7-8:15pm. Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body, and ways to stay present and peaceful throughout your day. Limited seating. Call to reserve. $12. Holistic Healer and Wellness Center, 21194 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Hts.734-6746965. LivingInThePresentMoment.com.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 3 SAVE THE DATE Yoga Immersion – 6:30-10pm. f you have ever had the desire to teach yoga, or just wish to deepen your practice, join us for this transformational inward journey which will take you through 200+ hours of training, that will include meditation, asana, yoga foundation and theory through study and practice. We will start with Ashtanga Vinyasa and then move into our Slow Flow/Better Backs. 12 week course. $2,695. Plymouth Yoga Room, 474 Forest Ave, Plymouth. brent@ PlymouthYogaRoom.com 734-2594324 PlymouthYogaRoom.com
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Present Moment Meditation – 7-8:15pm. Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body, and ways to stay present and peaceful throughout your day. Limited seating. Call to reserve. $12. The Sanctuary Chiropractic and Wellness Spa, 35275 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-674-6965. LivingInThePresentMoment.com.
Ridding the Toxins in Your Body – 7:309:30pm. Join Carolyn DiComo, Arbonne Specialist as she discusses the health benefits of Figure 8™ Daily De-Tox Tea. This herbal tea is known to support both the liver and kidney functions by providing anti-oxidant protection to combat toxins and free radical exposure. Free. Vivo Wellness Center, 15875 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia. 734-525-5400. VivoWellnessCenter.com.
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The journey of discovery begins not with new vistas but with having new eyes with which to behold them. ~Marcel Proust
Each One Teach One – 6-8pm. Teacher training workshop. Are you a gardener with some tried and true ticks up your sleeve? The Garden Resource Program thrives on the experiences, skills and expertise of its members, and the more knowledge shared between members the more everybody learns. This class will help you brush up on your teaching skills and teach you how to conduct a class. Free. Leland Missionary Baptist Church, 22420 Fenkell, (near 5 Mile & Telegraph) Detroit. Kido Pielack 313-2851256. Detroit Agriculture.org Glandural Class – 6-8pm. Geri Torres, Iridologist/Reflexologist teaches this introductory class $2 – must register in advance. In-Balance Center, 36920 Goddard Rd, Romulus. 734-942-9200. VegMichigan’s Raw Food Potluck -79:30pm. Bring a raw vegan dish sized for 8 servings. First time visitors may pay $7.50 in lieu of bringing a dish. However, they are encouraged to bring a dish so there is enough food for everyone. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. VegMichigan.org. How to Keep a Positive Attitude in a Sometimes Negative World – 7:15-8:30pm. Learn how to stay positive in today’s world. Begin learning how to trump negative concerns and feelings and turn them into a positive mental attitude. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd. #109, Canton. 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com. The Poetry and Practicalities of Hiking Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – 7:308:30pm. Presented by Eric Hansen and the Southeast Michigan Group of the Sierra Club, a presentation slide tour of the U.P.’s best hikes. Free. Northwest Unitarian-Universalist Church, 23925 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield. Carol 248-352-6137. Michigan. SierraClub.org/SEMG.
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FRIDAY MARCH 5 An Evening with Jeffrey M. Smith – 7pm. “Don’t Put That in Your Mouth: The Health Dangers of the Genetically Modified Foods You’re Eating” presentation followed by a catered reception and book signing. MSU Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing. Michigan Organic Conference. Registration at MOFFA.org
SAVE THE DATE Winter Beach Blast – 6pm. Hot fun in the wintertime. All proceeds benefit Trenton Rotary Charities. $40, Tickets include food stations, open bar, silent and live auctions, beach games, drawings and raffles, live entertainment, music, dancing and fun. Crystal Gardens, 16703 Fort Street, Southgate. Kyle Stack, 734-493-3817. WinterBeachBlast.org.
SATURDAY MARCH 6 Michigan Organic Food & Farm Alliance Annual Conference – 8am. Seeds, Soil, Health, Young Farmers, Film Festival and more. MSU Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing. Conference updates and registration MOFFA.org. White Rabbit Meditation Circle – 10am12pm. Spend a morning of asanas, breathing and meditation. Optional to bring an organic vegetarian dish to share. $10. White Rabbit Lounge, 269 E. Breckenridge St Suite 202, Ferndale. 586-337-6112.
SAVE THE DATE Reiki Level 1 and 2 Class – 9am3pm. Taught by Reiki master Carolyn Tipa. Learn the Japanese techniques for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. $50. Funds available to help with payment. Vivo Wellness Center, 15875 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia. 734-525-5400. VivoWellnessCenter.com. All About Bees! – 9am-4pm. Curious about bees? Want to get past fears and phobias? Novice or even an experienced beekeeper? This hands-on workshop will introduce beekeeping in an urban environment within a northern climate. $20. Fee includes continental breakfast, tea, honey tasting and workshop materials. Detroit Waldorf School, 2555 Burns Street, Detroit. CityBeesDetroit.com. 15th Annual Quiet Water Symposium – 9am-6pm. Celebrate non-motorized outdoor recreation and a shared concern for our Great Lakes environment. Program includes seminars on various outdoor skills, interactive displays, enthusiasts and experts. $8 adults, children under 12 free. Michigan State University Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing. Alice in Wonderland – 11:30am. A giant puppet musical production. $12. The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton. Canton-Mi.org/VillageTheater. Herbal Studies Open House – 12-2pm. Learn about Gaia Center programs. Free. Preregistration required. Naturopathic School of Ann Arbor, 1923 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor. GaiaHerbalStudies.net. Makin’ Maple Syrup Public Tour – 12:302pm. Join a naturalist for an outdoor stroll to the tapped trees to explore the process of making maple syrup. Free. Environmental Interpretive Center, on the campus of University of Michigan-Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn. 313-583-6370.
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Wellness Extravaganza – 6-8pm. Evening of demo’s and information provided by a variety of holistic and natural wellness providers. Learn about whole food nutrition, fitness, energy work, massage, reflexology, meridian testing and more. Free. Pre-registration required. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd. #109, Canton. 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic. com.
Space Family Hootenanny – 3-6pm. Fun for the family. Enjoy live performances, crafts, free snacks and pool and much more. $10 adults, children under 12 free. The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave, Ferndale. April 313-345-2004. TheFamilyHoot.com.
MONDAY MARCH 8 People’s Water Board Coalition Meeting – 5:30pm. Free. Michigan Center for High Technology Bldg, 2727 2nd Ave, Detroit. Melissa 313-965-0055. SierraClub.org/ GreatLakes.
TUESDAY MARCH 9 Detroit Job Fair – 11am-2pm. Meet face-toface with top employers at the Detroit Hires Job Fair. Free. Pre-register online and receive company list and a job fair guide. Free resume reviews. Holiday Inn Southgate, 17201 Northline Rd, Southgate. DetroitHires.com. Iridology Class – 6-8pm. Geri Torres, Iridologist/Reflexologist teaches this introductory class $2 – must register in advance. In-Balance Center, 36920 Goddard Rd, Romulus. 734-942-9200. Allergy Friendly Recipe Swap – 7-8pm. Calling all cooks! Bring a favorite allergyfriendly recipe, some recipe cards, and a pen! We’ll swap recipes and other ideas for living with food sensitivities. Sponsored by My Polly Lops. Free. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Rd, Southgate. THFDownriver. com. 734-752-7175. MyPollyLops.com. Clutter Be Gone – 8pm. The key to getting rid of clutter is looking at what’s going on with you! Free Tele-Clinic. Must pre-register. 313-475-0212. ThirdEyeGroup.org
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Clean Up Your Act – 7-8:15pm. Sponsored by Blossom’s Florist and Healthy Habits. Learn how to control chaos. Demonstrations, some fun and surprises. Admission is one can of non-perishable food. Blossom’s Florist, 7344 Allen Rd, Allen Park. 313-928-4592. Smart-Money.MyShaklee.com. Balance Your Hormones Naturally – 7-9pm. Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D. presents a workshop on a holistic approach to balancing your hormones naturally. Learn about natural alternatives to address problems related to hormone imbalances and menopause. Free. Reservation required. Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. 734-466-2491. TLCHolisticWellness.com.
THURSDAY MARCH 11 Spring Clean and Detox – 6pm. Presented by Dr. Linda Atkinson. Learn about natural cleanse and detox. Give your body a spring cleaning. Free. Loranger Chiropractic Wellness Center, 4828 Allen Rd, Allen Park. 313-383-1615. Arab Culture & Cuisine – 6-8pm. The healthy and refreshing dishes that make up Middle Eastern cuisine are only a taste of the fascinating story of Arab and Arab-American food and culture. This class is sure to please your palate, teach you some recipes and give you a deeper understanding of the diversity of Metro Detroit’s Arab-American community. Free. New Prospect Baptist Church, 6330 Pembroke Ave (at Livernois) Detroit. Kido Pielack 313-285-1256. DetroitAgriculture.org.
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calendarofevents All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication, and adhere to our guidelines. Please visit www.HealthyLivingDetroit.com for guidelines and to submit entries. Colon Cancer Awareness Open House – 6-8pm. Hosted by Southgate Surgery Center. The open house will feature information about colon cancer symptoms, risk factor and prevention through diet, lifestyle and health screenings. Free. Southgate Surgery Center, 14050 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-281-0100.
SATURDAY MARCH 13 SAVE THE DATE FOCCUS Facilitator Training8:30am-4:30pm. $125. Take an afternoon to become trained as a FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study) Facilitator. Fee includes training, facilitator manual and light breakfast. Ideal for ministers, therapists or anyone who works with couples to prepare them for marriage. Register by March 10. Hosted by Marriage Resource Center. Held at Spring Arbor UniversityDearborn campus, 23400 Michigan Ave, P20, Dearborn. 313-278-4400. Mimarriage.org.
Urinary Class – 6-8pm. Geri Torres, Iridologist/Reflexologist teaches this introductory class $2 – must register in advance. In-Balance Center, 36920 Goddard Rd, Romulus. 734-942-9200. March Madness Youngevity Meeting – 6:30-7:30pm. Dr. Joel Wallach said, “Exercise without supplementation is pure suicide!” Want to know more about Dr. Wallach’s Youngevity Line of Products? This class is for you! Always informative & exciting. Vitamins, minerals, & more, for a host of conditions. Please let us help you! Free. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Rd, Southgate. THFDownriver.com. 734-246-1208.
FRIDAY MARCH 12 Young Frankenstein – 1 and 8pm. $25. Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit. 313-872-1000.
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Naturopathic School of Ann Arbor Open House – 11am-1pm. Naturopathic School of Ann Arbor, 1923 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor. Free. Pre-registration required. NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net. Family Fun Day – 11am-2pm. Hosted by Panera Bread of Southgate and United Way. Free. All ages welcome. Panera Bread, 13665 Eureka Rd, Southgate. 734-246-2900. Perennial Berry & Tree Fruit Cultivation – 1-3pm. Apples, raspberries, pears, plums, strawberries - learn all the basics of growing and first year care for these perennial favorites from MUS extension fruit expert Bob Tritten. Catherine Ferguson Academy, 2750 Selden St (near I-96 & Martin Luther King, enter on E side of school by barn) Detroit. Kido Pielack 313-285-1256. DetroitAgriculture.org. Tchaikovsky Spectacular – 7:30pm. Presented by the Canton Symphony Orchestras. $25. The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton. Canton-Mi.org/VillageTheater.
SUNDAY MARCH 14 Adventures in Veganland – 11am-1pm. Vegan Sunday brunch at Dr. Bob’s. $12. Golden Gate Café, 18700 Woodward Ave, Detroit. VeganLand@Yahoo.com.
MONDAY MARCH 15 Water Protection & Conservation – Detroit Team – 5:30pm. Be part of a group that works to protect and conserve our water. Free. Biggby Coffee, 4501 Woodward, Detroit. Melissa 313-965-0055. SierraClub. org/GreatLakes. Cleanse Your Body and Lose Weight – 6-7pm. Learn the myths and truths behind popular diets. Free. Reservation required. Loranger Chiropractic, 4828 Allen Rd, Allen Park. 313-383-1615. Feed Your Family Right! – 6-7:30pm. In this month’s herbal hour, we’re going to share tips on how to feed your family right. Don’t worry; you don’t have to give up all your favorite foods. We’ll show you how to transition to a healthier diet, the 7 most important supplements, & how to determine you need them. Free. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Rd, Southgate. THFDownriver.com. 734-246-1208.
Tummy Trouble – 6-8pm. Presented by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C, N.D. Learn the hidden reasons behind stomach health concerns and the safe, natural, effective alternatives to naturally help yourself. Free. Reservation required. Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. 734-466-2491. TLCHolisticWellness.com.
Immune System Class – 6-8pm. Geri Torres, Iridologist/Reflexologist teaches this introductory class $2 – must register in advance. In-Balance Center, 36920 Goddard Rd, Romulus. 734-942-9200. Intro to Reiki Energy Evening – 7-8:30pm. Experience a mini, hands-on Reiki session and receive an explanation about Reiki energy healing. Donations are appreciated and help support the oncology fund for the Healing Arts Center. Valade Healing Arts Center, 19229 Mack Ave #28, Grosse Pte Woods. 313-647-3320.
TUESDAY MARCH 16 Lunch and Learn – 12-1pm. Improve your memory, presented by Cheryl Beshada, Certified Medical Hypnotherapist. Free. Preregistration required. Valade Healing Arts Center, 19229 Mack Ave #28, Grosse Pte Woods. 313-647-3320. Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it. ~Henry David Thoreau Respiratory Class – 6-8pm. Geri Torres, Iridologist/Reflexologist teaches this introductory class $2 – must register in advance. In-Balance Center, 36920 Goddard Rd, Romulus. 734-942-9200. Present Moment Meditation – 7-8:15pm. Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body, and ways to stay present and peaceful throughout your day. Limited seating. Call to reserve. $12. Holistic Healer and Wellness Center, 21194 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Hts. 734-6746965. LivingInThePresentMoment.com.
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Green Spring Cleaning – 7:30-9pm. If spring cleaning is a tradition in your household, learn how to do it in a non-toxic way. Ms. Rosetta Howard will demonstrate the art of making your own organic household cleaners. Free. Vivo Wellness Center, 15875 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia. 734-525-5400. VivoWellnessCenter.com.
SATURDAY MARCH 20 Maple Sugar Day – 10am. Enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast and learn the history of maple sugaring. $6. Pre-registration required. Willow Metropark, 17845 Savage Rd, Belleville. MetroParks.com.
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calendarofevents All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication, and adhere to our guidelines. Please visit www.HealthyLivingDetroit.com for guidelines and to submit entries. Breast Cancer Prevention – 12-1:15pm. Presented by, Dr. Denise Acton, N.D. Learn proper nutrition and what to do to reduce risk. Healthy snacks provided. Free. Pre-registration required. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd, Canton. CantonCenterChiropractic.com. 734-455-6767.
MONDAY MARCH 22 Raw Food Support Group – 6:30pm. Meet new raw food friends who share an interest in the raw food lifestyle. Exchange recipes and experiences. Free. Red Pepper Deli, 116 W. Main St, Northville. Jeanette 734-261-6319 Jeye814@hotmail.com
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Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light. ~Albert Schweitzer
Iridology Class – 6-8pm. Geri Torres, Iridologist/Reflexologist teaches this introductory class $2 – must register in advance. In-Balance Center, 36920 Goddard Rd, Romulus. 734-942-9200.
Toddlers’ Egg Hunt – 12-2:30pm. Hunt for colored eggs and make a craft. Live appearances from the Easter Bunny. For children ages 1-4. $4, pre-registration required. Historic Center of Wolcott Mill Metropark, Ray Twp. 586-749-5997.
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SUNDAY MARCH 21 Polish Artist Exhibit – 11am-8pm. Come see paintings of horses done by famous Polish artist Barbara Jendrzejewska. Free. Polonia, 2934 Yemans, Hamtramck. 313-873-8432.
Youngevity Business Meeting – 6-7pm. Interested in running Youngevity as a business? Maybe you already are & want helpful hints, or just to become part of our Youngevity family. Stop on by for our support & help. We will calibrate ideas & plan events to spread health to the community with Youngevity. Free. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Rd, Southgate. THFDownriver.com. 734-246-1208.
Present Moment Meditation – 7-8:15pm. Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body, and ways to stay present and peaceful throughout your day. Limited seating. Call to reserve. $12. The Sanctuary Chiropractic and Wellness Spa, 35275 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-6746965. LivingInThePresentMoment.com. Why Vitamin D? – 7-8:30 pm. Learn why this amazing vitamin is so important, what new research says, information on minimum daily requirements, and the best ways to get Vitamin D. Co-sponsored by The Foundation for Wellness Professionals with guest speaker Dr. William H. Karl, D.C., Certified Wellness Doctor. Free. Pre-registration required. Livonia Civic Center Library, 3rd floor. 32777 Five Mile Rd., Livonia. 734-425-8588. DADBA Spring Expo – 5-8pm. Over 50 vendors, door prizes, food and fun! Come and support your local business owners. Free. Crystal Gardens, 16703 Fort St, Southgate. DADBA.org
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THURSDAY MARCH 25 Spring Clean and Detox – 6pm. Presented by Dr. Linda Atkinson. Learn about natural cleanse and detox. Give your body a spring cleaning. Free. Loranger Chiropractic Wellness Center, 4828 Allen Rd, Allen Park. 313-383-1615. Herbs for Winter Class – 6-8pm. Geri Torres, Iridologist/Reflexologist teaches this introductory class $2 – must register in advance. In-Balance Center, 36920 Goddard Rd, Romulus. 734-942-9200.
SAVE THE DATE Rapidly Improve Your Health with Conscious Breathing – 6:30-9pm. Learn how to reduce stress, increase energy levels, let go of emotional trauma, and experience inner peace. $50. BodyWorks Healing Center, 819 N Mill Street, Plymouth. GlobalBreathInstitute. com.
Dog Training Class – 7-8pm. $25. Me and My Shadow, 29855 Ford Rd, Garden City. MeAndMyShadowLLC.com. Dean 734-812-2113. So You Want to Grow a Garden – 7:309pm. Learn how to grow a garden. Join Dr.Littleton, the urban farmer as he explains the art of growing sustainable gardens in the city. Free.Vivo Wellness Center, 15875 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia. 734-525-5400. VivoWellnessCenter.com.
FRIDAY MARCH 26 A Legends Tribute to the Stars Show – 6pm. Tributes to Elvis, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers and Toby Keith. $10. Almatta Club and Hall, 5121 Oakman Blvd, Dearborn. 313-582-7877.
SATURDAY MARCH 27 Easter Egg Scramble – 10am. Enjoy a fun morning filled with eggs, crafts, games and a petting farm. $5, advanced ticket purchase is required. Willow Metropark, New Boston. 734-782-3956. Green Path Seminar – 10am-12pm. Learn how to reduce monthly energy costs through solar and high efficiency equipments. Discover programs available to help purchase a more secure energy future. Free. Mechanical Energy Systems Inc, 8130 Canton Center Rd, Canton. 734-453-6746.
Nutritional Testing – 10am-3pm. Come meet Mary Born ND CNHP CNC our Dr. of Naturopathy who has over 30 years of experience & Kathy Peltier our Holistic Hlth Coach. If you’re looking for answers with your health & want to rebalance your system to be at its peak come get tested. Must call for appt.time & price. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Rd, Southgate. THFDownriver. com. 734-246-1208. The Metropolitan Opera: Hamlet – 1pm. Goodrich Canton 7, 43555 Ford Rd, Canton.734-844-3456. Four Season Farming – 1-3pm. Explore how to schedule, prep, plant, grow, harvest and store produce for year-round eating. Free. Gleaners Community Food Bank, 2131 Beaufait Street (near Vernor & Mt. Elliott) Detroit. Kido Pielack 313-285-1256. DetroitAgriculture.org.
SUNDAY MARCH 28 VegMichigan’s Vegan Potluck – 1-4pm. Bring a raw vegan dish sized for 8 servings. First time visitors may pay $7.50 in lieu of bringing a dish. However, they are encouraged to bring a dish so there is enough food for everyone. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. VegMichigan.org.
TUESDAY MARCH 30 Herbs for Filtering Organs Class – 6-8pm. Geri Torres, Iridologist/Reflexologist teaches this introductory class $2 – must register in advance. In-Balance Center, 36920 Goddard Rd, Romulus. 734-942-9200.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 31 Pressure Point Therapy – 7-8pm. Improve the quality of your life! Come learn this simple, very effective technique to relieve stress. Free. Pre-registration required. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. 734-425-8220.
THURSDAY APRIL 1 Introduction to Beekeeping – 1-3pm. Learn what it takes to start, maintain, harvest, and care for a bee hive in this sweet introduction to the world of beekeeping. This interesting and profitable skill also introduces pollinators to your garden and improves the overall health and yields of your garden. Free. Gloryland Community Garden at Gesu Church, 17180 Oak Dr (at McNichols) Detroit. Kido Pielack 313-285-1256. Detroit Agriculture.org. The 4 Most Important Nutritional Deficiencies Affecting Your Health Today – 7:30-9pm. Presented by Dr. Darren Schmidt from the Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor. Free. Vivo Wellness Center, 15875 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia. 734-525-5400. VivoWellnessCenter.com.
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Get Your Energy Back – 7-9pm. Presented by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C, N.D. Learn the causes of fatigue, and how to get energy the natural way. Free. Pre-registration required. Whole Foods, 7350 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield. 734-756-6904. TLCHolisticWellness.com. Essential Exercises – 8-9pm. Find out how to look younger and feel better with exercises taught by Certified Wellness Doctor William H. Karl, D.C. These unique exercises are most essential in helping to revitalize and strengthen your body. Join Dr. Karl and staff after the workshop for Q & A along with healthy & organic snacks. Free. Preregistration required. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland.734-425-8220. natural awakenings
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Slow Flow Vinyasa – 9-10am. Dynamic, flowing yoga practice with special attention paid to moving in and out of postures on the rhythm of the breath. Yoga experience needed. $10. evolve yoga studio, 7986 Lilley Rd, Canton. 734-454-9642. evolve-yoga.net. Kids Yoga – 1-2pm. Perfect for children ages 5-10. A fun program that introduces kids to the basics. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com. Tabata Class – 1-2pm. Tabata Protocol is a great circuit workout based on the training formula that Dr. Izumi Tabata put together in 1992 that increases your anaerobic and aerobic conditioning. $14. F3 Fitness, 22402 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights, 313-278-2629. F3Fitness.com.
Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Connections Weekly Networking Group – 12:00pm. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. SWCRC Office, 20600 Eureka Rd Ste 315, Taylor. Suzan 734-287-3699. SMaxey22@comcast.net.
Yin Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. A yoga practice for all that targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that normally are not exercised. A nice way to let go and release. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com.
Restorative Candlelight Yoga with Reiki – 5:45-7pm. Are you recovering from an illness or surgery, out of shape or have limited mobility? Join us-all levels welcome. $12. Pre-registration required, limited space. Vivo Wellness Center, 15875 Middlebelt Rd, Ste 200, Livonia. 734-525-5400. VivoWellnessCenter.com.
Ashtanga Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. $15. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. Practice-Yoga.net.
Gentle Yoga – 6-7pm. First class free, $14 walk in. Livonia Yoga Center, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia. 248-449-9642. LivoniaYogaCenter.com. Hatha Yoga – 6-7pm. $13. The Sanctuary Chiropractic & Wellness Spa, 35275 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. Katie 734-421-7100. SanctuaryChiropractic.com. Yoga for Everybody – 6-7:15pm. All levels. $10. Free parking. City Yoga, 535 Griswold St at Congress Floor 27 – Buhl Bldg, Detroit. 248-496-0392. YogaInDetroit.com.
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
Evolutionary Yoga with Gregg – 2-3pm. All levels. $15 walk-in. First week of classes at Practice yoga are free. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. DetroitEvolution.com. Vin Yin Yoga – 5:15-6:15pm. Vinyasa yoga practice followed by an intense yin stretch which works the muscles and stretches connective tissues. Flowing to build strength, then holding to let go and release. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com. Candlelight Yoga – 7-8pm. $14 walk in. Livonia Yoga Center, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia. 248-449-9642. LivoniaYogaCenter.com.
Third Option- 7-9pm. Are you in a marriage and think you only have 2 options: painful divorce or living in an unhappy marriage? We are here to offer a third option: to learn valuable skills to turn your marriage into a healthy, happy one. This drop-in class covers various topics every week from communication to the financial aspects of the relationship. Free. Marriage Resource Center, 23400 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn. Kristen 734-578-2986. www.mimarriage.org. The Nia Technique – 7-8pm. All ages and fitness levels. $6. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd. #109, Canton. 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com. Zumba – 7-8pm. Bring dry shoes. $12. Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St#308, Detroit. VixenFitness.com. ZUMBA® Toning Class – 7-8pm. All levels. Bring water and a small towel. $10. Elements of Exercise Fitness Studio, 23910 Carysle, Dearborn. ElementsOfExercise.com.
Vinyasa Yoga with Ellen Livingston – 9:3011am. Small group size in instructor’s Ann Arbor home studio. $15. Ellen 734-995-0875. LivingYogaNow.com/Classes.
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FitBarre – 7:15pm. Intense body workout to tone the body and lift your seat. $20. Body Fit, 133 W Main St. Ste 240, Northville. 248305-8414. BodyFitMi.com
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Cardio Kickboxing – 7:45pm. The Fighting Fit, 3203 Biddle Ave, one block north of Eureka Road, Wyandotte. TheFightingFit.com. BYTETHIS Poetry Series – 8pm. $5. Cliff Bells, 2030 Park Ave, Detroit. Lashaun Phoenix Moore PowerfulBlackWoman@ gmail.com. Acoustic Mondays – 8pm. Free. 10339 Conant, Hamtramck. 313-873-1117. SmallsBarDetroit.com.
Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. Matador Restaurant, 26747 Van Born, Taylor. Jeanne Liedel 734-516-5948. Gentle Yoga – 9:30-11am. $8. Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Rd, Taylor. 734-374-3901. TaylorYoga.com Healthy Backs – 11am-12pm. $10. Fairlane Club, 5000 Fairlane Woods Drive, Dearborn. Work Break Yoga – 11:45am-12:30pm. All levels. $10. Yoga in Detroit, 535 Griswold St at Congress Floor 27 – Buhl Bldg, Detroit. 248496-0392. YogaInDetroit.com. Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Connections Weekly Networking Group – 5:30pm. Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. Baxter’s Eatery, 3000 Van Born Rd, Trenton. Kelly 734-284-6000x25 Kelly@SWCRC.com. Classic Nia – 5:30-6:30pm. All levels welcome. $13. Body and Mind Fitness, 239 E. Nine Mile Road, 1 block east of Woodward, Ferndale. NiaBethSchedule.BlogSpot.com.
Beginners Pilates – 6pm. Guardian Martial Arts & Fitness, 30942 Ford Road, Garden City. 734-266-0565. GuardianMartialArts.com. Workout to Oldies Music – 6-7pm. Low impact and joint friendly routines without the complicated choreography. Bring an exercise mat, towel, light weights and water. $9. Canfield Community Center, 1801 N. Beech Daly Rd, Dearborn Heights. 248-353-2885. TheFitnessFactory.net. Vinyasa Yoga – 6 and 7:15pm. $10. St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 2803 1st Street, Wyandotte. Yoga@Misc-Fit.com. Guided Meditation Night – 6-8pm. Free. 670 S Main St, Plymouth. 734-476-9555. BelovedSpirit.com. Laura 734-476-9555. Budokon – 6:30-7:30pm. Combination of Tae-Bo, Yoga and meditation for a total bodymind work-out. Bring a mat and water. $8.T otal Health Foods, 13645 Northline Road, Southgate. 734-246-1208. TotalHealthFoods@ Yahoo.com. THFDownriver.com.
Restorative Flow Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. $10. Gentle flow. All levels. evolve yoga studio, 7986 Lilley Rd, Canton. 734-454-9642. evolve-yoga.net. Cardio Kickboxing – 7: 45-8:45pm. Ages 13 and up $5. Ultimate Karate Institute, 23753 Van Born Rd, Taylor. 313-292-9214 Zumba – 8:15pm. $8. Dance Academy, Westland Mall, lower level, 35000 Warren Rd, Westland. 734-425-1478. Zumba Fitness Class – 8-9pm. $8. Robert Lee Studio, 29885 Ford Rd, Garden City. 734-525-9720. Donna.Iding@Yahoo.com. FlowMotion – 8:30-9:30pm. Integrates the dynamics of Vinyasa with the methodical pace of slow flow and includes simple dance movements to create an inspiring experience on the mat and around the room. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com.
Beginner Hula Hoop – 6:30-7:30pm. No experience necessary. Hoops provided. $22. Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St#308, Detroit. VixenFitness.com. Zumba – 7pm. $8. Physical Ed Fitness Studio, 17142 Farmington Rd, Livonia. 734-523-9900. Fitness Kickboxing – 7-8pm. $5. Tamashi Karate Dojo, 17651 E. Warren Ave, Detroit. TamashiKarate.net. The Nia Technique – 7-8pm. $6. All ages and fitness levels. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic. 6231 N. Canton Center Road, Suite 109, Canton. 734-455-6767 Tuesday Night at the Movies – 7-8:30pm. Free. Nutrition Unlimited, 14185 Eureka, Southgate. 734-284-2357. MarkMNU@yahoo.com. Cardio Kickboxing – 7:15-8:15. No bag (non-contact) 30 minutes kickboxing followed by 30 minutes of lower and upper body workout to strengthen and tone. Ages 15 and up $9. Canfield Community Center, 1801 N. Beech Daly Rd, Dearborn Heights. TheFitnessFactory.net.
Vinyasa Yoga with Ellen Livingston – 9:3011am. Small group size in instructor’s Ann Arbor home studio. $15. Ellen 734-995-0875. LivingYogaNow.com/Classes. Preschool Skate – 10-11:30am. Parents, strollers and children 6 and under welcome. $4. Riverside Arena, 36635 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-421-3540. RiversideArena.com. Swim with Your Dog Indoors – 10am-8pm. 4ft deep heated pool. Doggy life jackets and toys available or bring your own. $10. Me & My Shadow, 29855 Ford Rd, Garden City. 734525-9500. MeAndMyShadowLLC.com. Yoga at the Wall – 5-6pm. Basic yoga class using the support of the wall in creative ways. Like partner yoga, the wall is your support and assists you to explore your edge. All levels. $12. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. HouseOfYoga.net. Restorative Candlelight Yoga with Reiki – 5:45-7pm. Are you recovering from an illness or surgery, out of shape or have limited mobility? Join us-all levels welcome. $12. Pre-registration required, limited space. Vivo Wellness Center, 15875 Middlebelt Rd, Ste 200, Livonia. 734-525-5400. VivoWellnessCenter.com.
Vinyasa Unplugged – 5:45-7pm. Dynamic, intense physical class with a different vibe! Less music, experience long and lasting sequences, all integrated with a strong Vedanta theme. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com. Cardio Hip Hop – 6-7pm. Dance your way fit. $10. Elements of Exercise Fitness Studio, 23910 Carysle, Dearborn. ElementsOfExercise.com. Cardio Step – 6-7pm. An upbeat class full of energy, music to get your toes tapping and various routines to get that heart pumping! One class burns over 600 calories! $12. Body N Balance, 2315 Monroe St, Dearborn. 313-792-8181. LoveUrCardio@yahoo.com. MyBodyNBalance.com. Canton Communicators Club– 6:30pm. Learn to become a better communicator and improve public speaking abilities! Canton Coney Island, 8533 Lilly Rd, Canton. 734-994-0569. Canton.FreeToastHost.com. Basic Yoga Fitness – 7-8pm. Includes breath awareness, proper body alignment, safe muscle stretches and relaxation. No experience needed. Bring a mat and blanket. $8. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Rd, Southgate. 734-246-1208. THFDownriver.com. Drop-in Knitting Night – 7pm. All levels welome. Free. Westland Library, 6123 Central City Pkway, Westland. 734-326-6123. Box & Buff – 7-8:10pm. Cardio kickboxing. High cardio workout that combines various kicking and punching movements followed up with concentrated ab work. Bring a mat or towel. $12. Body N Balance, 2315 Monroe St, Dearborn. 313-792-8181. MyBodyNBalance.com. Mat Pilates – 7:15-8:15pm. All levels. $15. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. Practice-Yoga.net.
Tell me I’ll forget, show me, I may remember, but involve me and I’ll understand. ~Chinese Proverb Zumba – 7:30pm. Presented by C.C. Plus, Dance for fun and fitness. Zumba fitness trend fuses Latin dances like salsa, cumbia, merengue, flamenco, tango and belly dancing with aerobics. $7. Barnes School, 20090 Morningside, Grosse Pointe Woods. CCPlusDance.com/ZFC. Zumba Fitness Class – 8-8:55pm. $8. Phys. Ed Fitness Studio, 17142 Farmington Rd, Livonia. 734-523-9900. PhysEdFitnessStudio.com.
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ZUMBA® Toning Class – 7-8pm. Dance your way fit. All levels. $10. Elements of Exercise Fitness Studio, 23910 Carysle, Dearborn. ElementsOfExercise.com. Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. G. Phillips Cafe inside the YMCA at 16777 Northline, Southgate. Mary Anne 586-943-5785. MaryAnneDemo@Gmail.com Gentle Yoga – 9:30-11am. $4. Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Rd, Taylor. 734-374-3901. TaylorYoga.com Gentle Yoga – 9:15-10:15am. $14. Livonia Yoga Center, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia. 248-449-9642. LivoniaYogaCenter.com. Basic Internet Computer Class – 10-11am. Intro the basics of the computer. Learn how to use the mouse and how to get to a specific website address. Free. Harper Woods Public Library, 19601 Harper Ave, Harper Woods. 313-343-2575. LibCoop.net/HarperWoods. Pilates – 10:15-11:15am. $15. Metro Dance Company, 541 S Mill, Plymouth. 734-2078970. MetroDanceCompany.com.
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 Street Unit B, Northville. 248-449-9642. NorthvilleYogaCenter.com. Acoustic Open Mic – 8pm. Token Lounge, 28949 Joy, Westland. 734-513-5030. TokenLounge.com Fairlane Ballroom Dance Club – 8pm. $7. Monsignor Hunt Banquet Center, 7080 Garling, Dearborn Heights. 734-516-0500. MsgrHunt.com
Dog Swimming – 10am-8pm. Pay for a 1 hour swim with your dog and receive a free do it yourself bath for your dog. (high powered dryers available) $10. Me & My Shadow, 29855 Ford Rd, Garden City. 734-525-9500. MeAndMyShadowLLC.com.
Dance Body Basics – 5:30pm. Beginner dance class. $15, $20 annual registration fee. Detroit Dance Studio, 4731 Grand River Ave, Studio #203, Detroit. 313-887-0656. DetroitDanceStudio.com.
Adult Roller Skate Dance – 10am-12pm. $5. Riverside Arena, 36635 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-421-3540. RiversideArena.com.
Tai Chi – 6-7pm. $5. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic. 6231 N. Canton Center Road, Suite 109, Canton. 734-455-6767
Restorative Yoga – 10:45-11:45am. $8. Northville Senior Center, 303 W Main Street, Northville. 248-349-0203. NorthvilleParksAndRec.org.
Yoga for Every Body – 6-7:15pm. All levels. $10. Free parking after 5pm. Yoga in Detroit, 535 Griswold St at Congress Floor 27 – Buhl Bldg, Detroit. 248-496-0392. YogaInDetroit.com. Aerial Arts – 6-7:30pm. Om my! Learn to fly. $25. Detroit Flyhouse, The FD Loft Building, 3434 Russell St. Loft #302, Detroit. DetroitFlyHouse.com. Micha 313-674-6424. Third Option – 6-8pm. Learn valuable skills to turn around or enhance your marriage. Hosted by Marriage Resource Center. Free. Redford Twp Library, 25320 W 6 Mile Rd. Angel 313-729-7465. MIMarriage.com.
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Senior Fitness Testing – 11-11:30pm. $5. Wayne Community Center, 4635 Howe Rd, Wayne. Heidi 734-721-7400. Ci.Wayne.Mi.Us. Yin Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. A yoga practice for all that targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that normally are not exercised. A nice way to let go and release. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com. Miler’s Club – 12-12:30pm. Be a part of the senior miler’s walking club. $1. Wayne Community Center, 4635 Howe Rd, Wayne. Ci.Wayne.Mi.Us. 734-721-7400.
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VinYin Yoga – 5:45-7pm. Vinyasa yoga practice followed by an intense yin stretch which works the muscles and stretches connective tissues. Flowing to build strength, then holding to let go and release. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com. Ballroom Dance Lesson – 6:45-8pm. Learn the basics of several ballroom styles. No partners or dance experience necessary. $15. Metro Dance Company, 541 S Mill, Plymouth. 734-207-8970. MetroDanceCompany.com. Third Option- 7-9pm. Are you in a marriage and think you only have 2 options: painful divorce or living in an unhappy marriage? We are here to offer a third option: to learn valuable skills to turn your marriage into a healthy, happy one. This drop-in class covers various topics every week from communication to the financial aspects of the relationship. Free. Leland Baptist Church, 22420 Fenkell, Detroit. Amanda 313-541-6688. www.mimarriage.org. Yin Yoga – 7-8:15pm. All levels welcome. $10. Detroit Flyhouse, The FD Loft Building, 3434 Russell St. Loft #302, Detroit. DetroitFlyHouse.com.
Detroit Eastern Market – 5am-5pm. 2934 Russell Street, between Mark and Gratiot, Detroit. Project FRESH and Food Stamps accepted. Randall Fogelman 313-833-9300 DetroitEasternMarket.com Prenatal Yoga – 9-10am. $15 walk in. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. 313-881-2174. Practice-Yoga.net. Classic Nia – 9:30am. All levels welcome. $13. Body and Mind Fitness, 239 E. Nine Mile Road, 1 block east of Woodward, Ferndale. NiaBethSchedule.BlogSpot.com. Intro Pole Dance – 10-11am. Learn 10 basic moves. $20. Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St#308, Detroit. VixenFitness.com.
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. ~Carl Bard
TRX Suspension Training – 10-11am. Learn how to weight train and get lean muscle using body weight. $10. Wate Man Fitness, 29123 8 Mile Rd, Livonia. WateMan.com. Tabata Class – 10-11am. Tabata Protocol is a great circuit workout based on the training formula that Dr. Izumi Tabata put together in 1992 that increases your anaerobic and aerobic conditioning. $14. F3 Fitness, 22402 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights, 313-278-2629. F3Fitness.com. ZUMBA® Fitness Class – 10-11am. Dance your way fit. All levels. $10. Elements of Exercise Fitness Studio, 23910 Carysle, Dearborn. ElementsOfExercise.com. Restorative Yoga – 10:15-11:30am. All levels welcome. $12. Pre-registration required, limited space. Vivo Wellness Center, 15875 Middlebelt Rd, Ste 200, Livonia. 734-525-5400. VivoWellnessCenter.com. Yoga for Kids – 11-11:30pm. Ages 3-4. $10. Northville YOGA Center, 200 S Main Street Unit B, Northville. 248-449-YOGA. Jivamukti Light – 11am-12pm. Short form Jivamukti practice at a slower pace. Infused with inspiring music and citing of scriptures. Familiarity with sun salutations recommended. $12. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. HouseOfYoga.net. Learn to Skate Beginner Session – 11am1pm. No experience need. All ages welcome. $4. Riverside Arena, 36635 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-421-3540. RiversideArena.com. Prenatal Yoga -12:30 – 1:45p. 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month. $13. evolve yoga studio, 7986 Lilley Rd, Canton. 734-454-9642. evolve-yoga.net. Spring Forest Qigong – 3-4pm. This ancient discipline combines mental concentration, breathing and body movements to promote healing and relaxation. Not only will you experience the many benefits, it is a joy to practice. Similar to Tai Chi. Seniors and beginners welcome. Please bring a mat. $8. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Rd, Southgate. THFDownRiver.com. Powerflex Yoga – 4-5:30pm. Powerflex yoga is based on a principle of burning excess body fat and building lean muscle mass through specialized accelerated aerobic breathing combined with isometric and isotonic yoga postures. All fitness levels welcome. Bring your own mat. $8. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Rd, Southgate. THFDownRiver.com. Vedanta Study Group – 5:30-6:30pm. Free. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com.
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Livonia, Mi 48152 734.525.5400 Www.Vivowellnesscenter.Com Offering massage in a quiet and relaxed setting are Certified Massage Therapists: Jackie Doer, Christian Monk and Wendi Murray. Our therapists offer: Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Integrative Massage for Fibromyalgia, Hot Rocks, Deep Tissue, Oncology, Lymph, Swedish and Myofascial Release.
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REFLEXOLOGY KRISTINA ZOMBOR
15875 Middlebelt Road, Suite 200 Livonia, Mi 48152 734.525.5400 Www.Vivowellnesscenter.Com
Certified Reflexology. Kris is a member in good standing with the International Reflexology Association and has been recognized as an expert in the health field as a Holistic Health Practitioner by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Along with reflexology, Kris performs health assessments and can assist you with nutritional guidance.
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KARL CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC & WELLNESS CENTER, P.C. 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, MI 48185 734.425.8220 KarlWellnessCenter.com A unique wellness center devoted to helping people regain and support their health in the most natural ways, utilizing nutrition, whole food supplements, herbs, energy balancing techniques and, homeopathic and herbal remedies multiple detoxification techniques, allergy elimination, rebuilding and energizing exercises, as well as providing traditional and advanced chiropractic care.
DR SHARON A. OLIVER, M.D. Integrative Medicine Institute 18714 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48203 313-368-2284 313-368-4598 fax DrOliverMD.Tripod.com
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15365 Hubbard Street Livonia, MI 48154 PH: 734.466.8701 FX: 734.466.8702 TrueHlthAlt@att.net TrueHlthAlt.com We LISTEN to our clients’ health concerns and work to address the causes using a wide variety of modalities. Nutritional Consultations, Therapeutic & Aromatherapy Massage, Far Infrared Sauna, Life Coaching, Pain Management, Postural Analysis, Detoxification, Lymphatic Drain, Dry Skin Brushing, Reflexology, Energy Healing, Ear Candling
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15875 Middlebelt Road, Suite 200 Livonia, Mi 48152 734.525.5400 Www.Vivowellnesscenter. Com Vivo wellness center combines complementary and alternative medicine to give you the best health care available. We are committed to the best in alternative healthcare and are always busy finding and establishing just the right modalities to help you in your quest for better health and an optimal life. Established in 2004 we are family owned and operated. Offering colon hydrotherapy, a far infrared sauna, reiki, restorative yoga, reflexology, Chinese and American herbs, acupuncture, doctor of naturopathy, therapeutic massage and ongoing complimentary educational seminars. All of our modalities are located in our spa-like facility , with integrative care coordinated by experienced and certified health practitioners.
Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Basic, YinYoga, Mat Pilates, Kripalu and Kid’s Yoga. We offer a very safe and supportive atmosphere to take your practice at your own pace. Discover yourself at Practice Yoga!
CAROLYN TIPA REIKI MASTER
15875 Middlebelt Road, Suite 200 Livonia, Mi 48152 734.525.5400 Www.Vivowellnesscenter.Com Are you stressed out, recovering from an injury or illness, have limited mobility? Experience restorative yoga with reiki…you’re gonna love it! Carolyn Tipa, Yoga Instructor and Reiki Master will guide the Restorative Yoga practice that uses supportive props to allow you to gently sustain poses that encourage a healing state of relaxation, meditative calm and renewed energy. Carolyn will offer Reiki for those who would like to receive this subtle and effective form of energy healing that balances and enhances the body’s natural energy level. Class dates and times are listed on our website.
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