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Changing the Way America Eats March 2012

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5 newsbriefs

8 inspiration

10 healthbriefs

16 COOLING CHRONIC 11 communityspotlight INFLAMMATION Dietary Solutions Counter Disease 14 globalbriefs by Linda Sechrist

16 gracefulaging

22 healthykids

24 naturalpet

26 consciouseating

30 greenliving 36 calendars 43 resourceguide

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

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17 ANTI-FATIGUE MATS:

A STEP TOWARDS AVOIDING FOOT, LEG AND BACK PAIN by Kirk Gossett

18 CHANGING THE

WAY AMERICA EATS

Nourishing the Shift to Farm-Fresh Foods

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

22 PREPARING KIDS FOR

TOMORROW’S JOBS

U.S. Companies Pair Scientists with Schools

by April Thompson

24 DISH UP VARIETY

Treat Your Dog to Good Health and Good Taste

by Wendy Bedwell-Wilson

26 EATING WELL

ON A BUDGET by Judith Fertig

28 HYDROPONICS: REVOLUTIONIZING THE WAY WE SEE FOOD PRODUCTION by Sue J. Smith

30 UNCONVENTIONAL GARDENS

No Space? No Problem.

by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko

34 SIMPLE STEPS TO

EATING ORGANIC AND LOCAL by Carol Ann Fischer, BS, DC, ND

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I wish that I could give proper credit to the author of this quote, but I saw it posted as a fleeting image on Facebook. It happened to appear at the very moment when I needed a reminder that sometimes things just don’t work out exactly the way that you planned. Although it can be discouraging, one thing that you actually do have control over is your own response and attitude. One of the biggest adjustments to the entrepreneurial lifestyle is that no matter in which direction you might be focused, there are so many other areas that are demanding your attention. It requires a very delicate balance. I’m learning that one of the secrets is to keep my own response and attitude in check and always look for the opportunity that’s hidden inside the obstacle. Some Wayne County residents face the unfortunate obstacle of illiteracy. This month’s Community Spotlight features nonprofit organization ProLiteracy Detroit. I’m thrilled to showcase the work of this awesome organization led by Executive Director Margaret Williamson, who I met through my membership with the Rotary Club of Detroit. ProLiteracy Detroit offers grassroots opportunities to give fellow Detroiters a tool that enables them to help themselves. Learning to read helps break the cycle of poverty, and if your schedule permits, becoming a tutor will give you the chance to be a part of an amazing transformation. ProLiteracy Detroit and Detroit Rotary have partnered on a special fundraiser to be held March 29 at the Motor City Casino. Be sure to join us and help raise money for this great cause. Another wonderful upcoming event is our 2nd Annual Healthy Living Detroit Downriver Expo on April 7. We’re very excited to add a room this year that will feature 25 healthy pet vendors in addition to the room featuring 50 healthy living and green vendors. There are just a few spaces left for vendors, so if you are one that gave me a verbal commitment, be sure to follow up soon to ensure your spot. Healthy pets will also be headliners in the new Natural Awakenings Pet Magazine for Wayne County that will be published in March for the first time. I will be partnering with the Jerry and Tracy Neale, who publish two Natural Awakenings magazines to our north, to distribute the new publication. If you know of an entity that would like to distribute copies of the new magazine through their business, please ask them to call us. We are quickly discovering that there are a lot of animal lovers in Wayne County. Going Green has a special meaning in the month of March, and I hope that you’ll venture out and embrace the green in whatever way suits you best. Cheers!

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Radical Forgiveness Ceremony

oin Karen A. Bowen on Friday, April 6, 2012 from 1 to 4 pm at Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat Center in Vanderbilt, Michigan for a Radical Forgiveness Ceremony. Based on an ancient Native American healing circle ceremony, this event is extremely powerful in allowing people to forgive themselves and others. Because the ceremony is largely non-verbal, it honors privacy and anonymity. The overall purpose of the ceremony is to aid participants in redirecting their energy from the past and future into the present, letting go of painful memories that inhibit health, success, and relationships. This event is beneficial for anyone, including people struggling with disease, people in difficult relationships, people wanting to move on from the past, and people working to serve planetary enlightenment. Participants can expect to release energy that has been blocked due to past regret, guilt, or anger, and they will leave with a new sense of how life works and with a new perspective on what we term “bad” experiences. By seeing the spiritual reasons for past experiences, people transform themselves from being a victim of negative patterns to empowering themselves with peaceful understanding and personal responsibility. Karen A. Bowen is a Certified Radical Forgiveness Facilitator who performs forgiveness ceremonies nationwide. Additionally, she is a public speaker, life coach, author, PSYCH-K facilitator, and Esoteric Healing Practitioner. After healing her own heart disease through a holistic approach that included radical forgiveness, nutrition, yoga, and meditation, she left her management position at a Fortune 100 Company to focus on alternative healing. She has trained personally with author and creator of Radical Forgiveness, Colin Tipping. Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat Center, located on 800 beautiful acres of woodland on the Pigeon River, is the perfect location for renewing body, mind, and spirit. Comfortable lodging is available for those wishing to spend the night, and gourmet vegetarian meals are served at 10 am and 5 pm. Nightly meditations are held at 8 pm. More information on the workshop and facilities is available at SongoftheMorning.org.

Metroparks: Sweet on Maple Sugaring

he Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, in Flat Rock, hosts the Maple’s Sweet Story program, at 2 p.m., March 10. The seventh largest producer of maple syrup in the United States, Michigan’s maple sugaring history dates back to Native American Indian times. Learn about the maple sugaring process, including how trees are tapped and sap is collected, along with a history of maple sugaring from historic Native American times to present. Enjoy hot pancakes, sausage and a beverage. Cost: $3 per person. Pre-registration is required. A Metroparks vehicle entry permit, required to enter any Metropark, costs $5 daily or $25 annually, with a $15 annual pass for seniors. Location: 28700 Oakwood Ave., Flat Rock. For more information, call 800-477-3182 or 734-782-3956 or visit MetroParks.com.

Garden Greens & Peppers Ginger Irwin During her childhood growing up on a farm in Wisconsin, Ginger Irwin found creative expression through drawing and painting. Today, her self-taught fine artistry reflects the styles and techniques of a wide range of influences, from the great masters to the Impressionists and Modernists. Irwin’s works are both deeply personal and universal in their subject matter. Dipping into the vibrant wellspring of her own dreams, she has embarked upon numerous studies of animals, sacred spaces and heroic figures. The artist lives in Petaluma, California, where the opening of a Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Bank inspired her recent series of fresh-from-the-garden pastels of rare flowers, fruits and vegetables. Irwin’s succulent images beautifully illustrate Baker Creek’s bounty of heirloom varietals and reflect her growing interest in portraying natural splendors. A devoted wife, mother and doting grandmother, Irwin says she is trying to make the world a better place. “All of us are connected—our bodies are part of a universal body, our minds an aspect of the universal mind—so we need to work together.” View the artist’s portfolio at Gingers Arts.com.

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newsbriefs Women’s History Month in March

he Celebrating Women Art Show will host its opening night from 5 to 9 p.m., March 3, at the Detroit Contemporary (formerly known as and under the umbrella of the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit (CAID)). The art show will feature submissions from female artists of all mediums and subjects, tied together around the central theme of Celebrating Women—their gifts, strengths and talents. Poets will recite works throughout the evening, and a Q-&-A discussion will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Before the women’s movement of the 1960s, many women neither knew nor valued their collective history. In 1978, Women’s Week was born to recognize the contributions of great female leaders and pioneers such as freedom fighter Harriet Tubman, Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, actress Sigourney Weaver and women’s advocate Gloria Steinem. Women’s Week has since evolved into Women’s History Month, which is nationally recognized in March. “Women continue to press on in business, as inventors, entrepreneurs, actors, mothers and artists while displaying unique style, unmatched strength and unparalleled grace,” comments art show juror, photographer and CAID board member Myett Risker. Location: 5141 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit. For more information, visit TheCAID.org.

Accept Your Humanity To Know Your Divinity

est-selling author and spiritual teacher Barbra White offers a one-day workshop, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 31, at the Accepted As I Am Retreat Center, in Plymouth, based on her new book, Why Self Acceptance Is So Powerful, which is now available through Amazon.com. White offers a compassionate presence, humor and deep inner wisdom that she generously shares. The workshop teaches practical self-acceptance tools, including meditation, qi gong and guided individual healings within the group setting. “Life is a case of mistaken identity; you think you are your past, the roles you play, or your waist line,” comments White. “We are not taught self acceptance; we are taught self improvement, and ways to heal or fix ourselves. The process of becoming who you truly are is a process of letting go,” she describes. “Give yourself the gift of learning to let go to your innate beauty. Learn the profound and yet simple processes of self acceptance.” Cost: $120. Location: 157 S. Mill St., Plymouth. For more information, call 734-455-1438, email Barbra@ AcceptedAsIAm.com or visit AcceptedAsIAm.com.

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Serious about Chocolate

eed to recommit to your New Years Resolution? Are you wondering if there is a healthier alternative to coffee? Choffy, a brewing chocolate made of 100 percent cacao beans, may be the solution. Total Health Foods, in Wyandotte, will offer samples and recipes from 4 to 8 p.m., March 30 and from 12 to 8 p.m.,

March 31. Cacao has many health benefits. According to the Cleveland Clinic, flavanols, the main type of flavonoid found in cocoa and chocolate, have antioxidant qualities (repairing free radical damage) and potential influences on vascular health, such as lowering blood pressure, improving blood flow to the brain and heart, and making blood platelets less sticky and able to clot, and lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol up to 10 percent. Emotionally, cacao stimulates the production of feel-good endorphins and the mood-boosting neurotransmitter serotonin and theobromine, a safe, healthy energy source. Although chocolate is high in fat, some of that is healthy: cocoa butter is made up of equal amounts of oleic acid (a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat also found in olive oil), stearic and palmitic acids. Although stearic and palmitic acids are forms of saturated fats, only palmitic acid appears to affect cholesterol—and it makes up only one-third of the fat calories in chocolate. DrinkChoffy.com/2renew Dist #10664 Location: Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle St., Wyandotte. For more information, call 734-934-2076 or visit THFDownriver.com.

newsbriefs Downriver Rescue Connection and Pet Loss Support Group Hosted by Local Rescue Group

tarting in March, Basil’s Buddies, an animal welfare organization based in Trenton, is forming the Downriver Rescue Connection, an open forum for individuals involved in animal rescue. The forum is open to rescue groups, animal control officers, veterinarians, city officials, and any individuals interested in animal rescue. It is designed to provide a safe place to foster the spirit of cooperation, troubleshoot problems and brainstorm solutions to work toward the common goal of improving the lives of homeless pets. The group will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., the second Monday of the month at the Riverview Public Library (RPL), in Riverview. Meeting at the same place and same night is Basil’s Buddies, a Pet Loss Support Group started in December, 2011, that runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., to help those that need a safe place to grieve and remember their pets. This group is open to anyone, regardless of when and how the pet passed. Individuals are encouraged to bring a photo or other memento of their pet. Location: 14300 Sibley Rd., Riverview. For additional information, email Info@BasilsBuddies.org or visit BasilsBuddies.org.

Taylor Yoga Hosts Kids’ Yoga Day

aylor Yoga is hosting a Kids’ Yoga Day event beginning at 9:30 a.m., March 17, with a 30-minute Mommy and Me for Infants (4 weeks to 1 year) class, followed by Mommy and Me with Toddlers, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. From 11:30 to 12 p.m., children, ages 5 to 8, can take Yoga for Kids ROCKS (Respect, Ownership, Caring, Kindness and Spirit), which teaches breathing, stretching and learning respect for yourself and others. From 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. is a pre-teen class (ages 9 to 12 years) and from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. is a young adult class (ages 14 to 18 years) “We at Taylor Yoga feel that if reached early, our next generation can learn self respect and love. In doing so, we will put an end to bullying and negative behaviors produced from fear,” comments owner Connie Fedel. Cost: $5. Location: 8935 Telegraph Rd., Taylor. For more information and to preregister, call 313-292-9642 or visit TaylorYoga.com.

ProLiteracy Detroit

he Rotary Literacy Initiative is hosting its annual fundraising gala at 6 p.m., March 29; this year’s theme is Literacy: The World in Your Hands—Celebrating Literacy Champions and the featured speaker is Kalyan Banerjee, president of Rotary International. The three-phase initiative includes a goal to recruit and certify 3,000 community volunteers and Rotarians to provide free literacy tutorial services. Since March 2008, Literacy Detroit has hosted the television show Read, Empower, Succeed on WHPR TV 33/Comcast 20, where basic literacy tutorial sessions are given by a certified tutor. In addition, the show streams on the Internet at TV33WHPRLive.com. Last month, a retired teacher and certified tutor, trained

with funds from the Detroit Rotary Foundation, suggested that the program begin to prepare students to take the GED. The televised classes require only that a student have pen and paper, and the desire to learn. Future phases include operating a Book Mobile to provide literacy services in select neighborhoods and adopting a wing of the Detroit Public Library to serve as the Rotary Learning Center. Cost: $75 per person, $140 per couple or $500 for a table of 8. For more information, call 313-872-7720 or visit ProLiteracyDetroit.org.

Wheat/Gluten/ Dairy/Sugar/SoyFree and Happy

darsa Antares, M.S., a certified thermography technician and certified professional midwife, will lead a Healthy Cooking class from 1 to 4 p.m., April 8. She teaches quick, simple and delicious recipes that are intended for people on the go. Attendees will discover how to make simple sauces and other foods that will help balance hormones since estrogen dominance has created a host of health problems including disruption of health insulin levels. Most recipes take five minutes or less to prepare, and there are 20 recipes to take home and use on a daily basis. Fee: $75. Location: 1132 Lakepointe St., Grosse Pointe Park. For more information or to register, call 734-9728775, email Info@HealthyBreastScan. com or visit HealthyBreastScan.com.

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ave you ever walked through a cemetery or read an obituary and pondered that small, seemingly insignificant dash between the day someone was born and the date he or she departed? This oftenoverlooked little line ultimately represents every breath and step we take in life. Until an epiphany awakens us to the brevity of this dash with which we have been blessed, true appreciation of our life cannot begin. So think about this long and hard; are there things you’d like to change? For you never know how much time is left that can still be rearranged.

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When, as newborns, we take that first independent, deliberate breath, we sign an invisible contract with life that we will do everything we can to preserve, cherish and live it. By seizing and inhabiting our moments and living our dash, instead of simply existing, we are abiding by that first unspoken oath. Because success should not be measured in what you will buy, or own, but in the pride you feel in the person you’re with

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… when you are all alone. When we spend our time focused on problems, we subconsciously disregard all that is not a problem. In mulling over yesterday and worrying about tomorrow, we fail to recognize the presence of today. When we postpone living until everything is running smoothly, we forfeit the minutes of our now. Instead of focusing on the next achievement or acquisition, we need to practice focusing on all the blessings around us—our loved ones and the sheer pleasure found in simply being. The poet in me writes: So live in your now; be conscious, sincere. Let your mind allow you to be in your here! For it matters not, how much we own, the cars… the house… the cash. What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash. Linda Ellis’ global touchstone poem, The Dash, was followed by the Live Your Dash poem, and her new book, Live Your Dash. Join the conversation at Facebook.com/LindaEllisAuthor and Twitter.com/LiveYourDash.

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Acadia Career Institute Moves to Ypsilanti

First Integrative Veterinary Hospital Opens Downriver

octor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA) Kristine Butto-Brownlee recently opened Downriver’s first integrative veterinary hospital in Flat Rock. Cahill Veterinary Hospital is a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital that provides both conventional veterinary treatment and alternative therapies. Lucretia Greear, DVM, CVA, works with Dr. Butto-Brownlee to provide the best comprehensive care available to dogs, cats and certain types of exotic animals. Conventional services include wellness, emergency and dental care; surgeries; orthopedics; intensive care; complete diagnostic services; digital X-rays and ultrasound. Alternative services include traditional Chinese veterinary medicine evaluations, acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapies, in-house stem cell treatment and nutritional therapies. Comprehensive cancer treatment is also available. Dr. Butto-Brownlee has been serving the Downriver area since 1995. She and Dr. Greear devote themselves to your pet’s well-being by continually educating themselves on the newest and most advanced medical procedures available. They believe preventative medicine and routine checkups are the best way to avoid health crises and to ensure custom care if a critical situation arises. Location: 27560 Cahill Rd., Flat Rock. For more information, call 734-782-3131 or visit CahillVeterinaryHospital.com.

The Art of Diffusing Essential Oils

common way to enjoy the benefits of essential oils is diffusion. Diffused essential oils are used to kill bacteria and viruses, improve mental clarity, enhance or calm emotions and increase feelings of well-being. A cool-air nebulizing diffuser uses room temperature air to break the oils into a micro-fine mist and that is then dispersed into the air, covering hundreds of square feet in seconds. A cool air diffuser ensures that the chemical makeup of the oil and its therapeutic qualities are not altered by the diffusion process. When diffusing essential oils, I recommend using your intuition and sense of smell to create blends to relax and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. My favorite single oil to diffuse is lemon. Lemon is an air disinfectant that promotes health, healing, physical energy and purification. Angela Dorenzo, owner of Angie’s Holistic Touch, can help you find the correct oil for your situation.. For more information, visit AngiesOils.com

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Whole Foods Market

hole Foods Market (WFM) recently opened a temporary community office space, on the street level of the Ellington Building, 3670 Woodward Avenue. Lectures, classes and job fairs will be hosted there in the coming months, until the store officially opens its Midtown Detroit location on the northwest corner of Mack Avenue and John R. The space is open Monday through Friday, with the renderings of the store on display. Classes will be held on Thursdays in March, exploring the company and how to shop the store on a budget. In April, WFM will host the four-week Wednesday Big Bang Foods series, taught by Dr. Akua Woolbright, the Senior Healthy Eating and Wellness Educator for Whole Foods Market. Cost: Free. Pre-registration is required. For more information, email Amanda. Musilli@WholeFoods.com or visit WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/Midtown.

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High Fiber Trumps Low Fat

hen food shopping, concentrate on fiber content, rather than just the amount of fat, suggests a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. New Michigan State University (MSU) research suggests that foods high in fiber—but not necessarily low in saturated fats or cholesterol—are tied to lowering the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes in teens; it’s a generation noted to be at high risk for developing chronic disease, due in part to the popularity of processed foods with this age group. The researchers found that due to low consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans, the teens’ total dietary fiber intake was about 13 grams a day, well below the recommended 26 grams and 38 grams for female and male adolescents, respectively. “Our study reinforced the current dietary recommendations for fiber intake by including a variety of plant-based foods,” says lead author Joseph Carlson, a registered dietician and associate professor at MSU. “It may be better to focus on including these foods than to focus, as is commonly done, on excluding foods high in saturated fat.” Teens are not the only ones that benefit from a fiber-rich diet. A recent report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed that adult women and men that eat at least 26 grams and 30 grams of fiber a day, respectively, had a reduced risk of death from cardiovascular, infectious and respiratory diseases.

Does Our Food Control Our Genes?

GRASS-FED BENEFITS

new, in-depth guide to the benefits of grass-fed beef is now available from Animal Welfare Approved, a national nonprofit organization that audits, certifies and supports farmers that raise their animals according to the highest welfare standards, and outdoors on pasture or range. The Grassfed Primer, available as a free download at AnimalWelfareApproved. org/consumers/ food-labels, notes that grass-fed meat and dairy products offer health benefits via higher levels of omega-3 essential fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and vitamin E, and can reduce the risk of E. coli infection. Scientists now believe that CLA may be one of humanity’s most potent defenses against cancer.

he old adage, “You are what you eat,” may be literally true. Based on findings from a groundbreaking study by researchers at Nanjing University, in China, the connection between our food’s biochemistry and our own may be more intimate than we imagined. The researchers discovered that tiny RNAs (a mirror-image form of DNA), or microRNAs, usually found in plants, were circulating in human blood; one of the most common sources was rice, a staple of their native subjects’ diets. After conducting tests with mice, they found that microRNAs were capable of altering cell function and directly manipulating the expression of genes. The study results, published in the journal Cell Research, suggest that the human body is a highly integrated ecosystem and suggest that genetic changes in one species may trigger alterations in another.

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MORE REST EQUALS BETTER TEEN PERFORMANCE

dolescents that log between six and 10 hours of sleep each night perform better in mathematics and physical education classes than those that sleep six hours or less, according to a study published in the International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology. The researchers, after analyzing the sleep habits of 592 students aged 12 to 19 in Seville, Spain, further observed that bedtimes and wake times did not significantly influence academic outcomes; however, they did note that students that require less than 15 minutes to fall asleep tended to achieve better marks.

sociated with inter-generational illiteracy. A crucial key to the organization’s success is their requirement that all pupils must come voluntarily. This policy ensures that all program participants recognize their own individual challenges and are truly motivated to work and learn. The organization’s tutors are also highly motivated; they demonstrate their commitment by participating in 16 hours of training and instruction. Upon completion of training, volunteers receive a certificate qualifying them to volunteer with any accredited literacy institution in the United States. Some volunteers pursue additional training to tutor ESL students or lead small group instruction. For Executive Director, Margaret Williamson, the personal success stories of the participants provides an ongoing source of inspiration, even during economically challenging times. Williamson shares the story of a woman whom she met one summer while visiting tutoring sessions in the Reading and Literacy Center. The woman, who was completely unable to read when she first came to Pro-Literacy Detroit, looked up at Williamson and exclaimed, “I’m on my ‘G’s!’” Williamson recalls being surprised, saying, “I realized she meant the letter of the alphabet.” Several months later, the woman came to visit Williamson in her office. She had printed her own name on a Christmas card and, as she stood in Williamson’s office, she read the card out loud. “I was so proud of her,” says Williamson.

Pro-Literacy Detroit Reading, Writing and Realizing Dreams

he sun is setting as a single mother happily tucks her children in to bed. Her evening was spent helping with homework, making a meal from a recipe she found in a magazine and reading bedtime stories to her kids. It sounds commonplace, and it is, but for adults who struggle with illiteracy, the scene described above sometimes feels like an impossible dream. Pro-Literacy Detroit seeks to bring these dreams, along with the many successes and feelings of empowerment that accompany developing proficiency in reading, to residents of Detroit and the surrounding area. As one of the city’s oldest accredited literacy organizations, Pro-Literacy Detroit helps to build confidence, teach skills and create opportunities through literacy. One-on-one tutoring, English as a Second Language (ESL) and specialized assistance for individuals with learning disabilities are provided in keeping with the organizations motto of “Read-Empower-Succeed.” According to a report by the National Institute for Literacy, Detroit’s illiteracy rate is estimated at 47%, a staggering figure which means that nearly half of Detroit’s population struggle with tasks that many people take for granted such as accessing the internet, understanding prescription labels, applying for jobs or reading the newspaper. By working to reduce this rate, Pro-Literacy Detroit is improving the lives of individuals and helping to break the cycle of poverty as-

Despite changing budgets and economic challenges, the staff, volunteers and students of Pro-Literacy Detroit remain focused on their goal. Whether it be access to a better job, the ability to function more safely in the world or the simple joy of sharing a bedtime story with a small child, the impact of this organization continues to grow and shine like a beacon of hope throughout the city.

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Red Meat Linked to Type 2 Diabetes

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Kudos for BacteriaBusting Coriander

il derived from the aromatic coriander plant—one of the 20 most popular essential oils worldwide—has applications beyond aromatherapy as a food additive and is widely used in Mediterranean cuisine. Coriander oil’s reputed health benefits include relieving pain, easing cramps and convulsions, aiding digestion, curing nausea and fighting fungal infections. Now, researchers from the University of Beira Interior, in Portugal, have specifically found that the oil is highly effective in killing bacterial strains such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), Salmonella enterica, Bacillus cereus and methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Thus, coriander oil may be useful in preventing and treating food-borne illnesses. “Coriander oil could also become a natural alternative to common antibiotics,” says study leader Dr. Fernanda Domingues. Source: Society for General Microbiology

Celebrating 45 Years in Detroit!

Detroit Waldorf School Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2012

Reserve a chance to visit the Detroit Waldorf School! Spring Open House, Sunday, March 25th at 2pm 2555 Burns Ave. Detroit 48214

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new study by Harvard School of Public Health researchers finds a strong association between the consumption of red meat—particularly processed meat—and an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. They analyzed questionnaire responses from 37,083 men, spanning 20 years; 79,570 women, covering 28 years; and 87,504 women for 14 years. The researchers also conducted an updated meta-analysis that combined data from their new study with earlier ones involving more than 442,000 participants, 28,228 of which developed Type 2 diabetes. After adjusting for age, body mass index and other lifestyle and dietary risk factors, they concluded that a daily 100-gram serving of unprocessed red meat (about the size of a deck of cards) was associated with a 19 percent increased risk of Type 2 diabetes. They also found that one daily serving of half that quantity of processed meat, or 50 grams—equivalent to one hot dog or sausage or two slices of bacon—was associated with a 51 percent increased risk. According to the study, replacing red meat with healthier proteins can significantly lower the risk. The researchers concluded that the consumption of processed meats, such as hot dogs, bacon, sausage and deli meats, which usually contain high levels of sodium and nitrites, should be minimized. They recommend that people eat less unprocessed red meat and instead suggest healthier choices like nuts, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, fish and beans.

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that an anti-inflammatory diet containing many angiogenesis-inhibiting foods was a major factor in the remission of three aggressive forms of cancer that threatened her life six years ago. “Many of the diseases linked to chronic systemic inflammation also share by Beth Davis a dependence on inappropriate blood vessel growth, which either nourishes the disease or hinders the body’s fight against it,” Bero explains. “Angiogenesis-inhibiting foods are ccording to the American Heart Association, coronary known to assist the body in controlling the heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men healthy growth of blood vessels.” and women in the United States. However, there is good The nonprofit NuGenesis Farm supports news. Yoga, an ancient practice that combines physical postures, 35 acres dedicated to growing anti-inflammameditation and breathing exercises, can actually help to create tory and angiogenesis-balancing foods with a healthy heart. the strongest disease prevention properties, using sustainable organic agriculture practices. Past research has explored yoga's effect on epilepsy, heart It offers a “food as medicine” model for global disease, cancer and other conditions. A 2004 Yale University communities seeking alternative methods for School of Medicine study, for instance, found that people who naturally preventing disease. practice yoga reduced their blood pressure, pulse, and risk of An anti-inflammatory diet recomheart disease. This comes as no surprise to cardiologist, Michael mended by family physician and nutritionDangovian, D.O., who works with patients to not only reverse ist Ann Kulze, author of Dr. Ann’s 10-Step Diet, includes colorful, fresh fruits; green, heart disease, but also prevent it at his practice, Healthy Heart leafy vegetables; low-glycemic foods such and Vascular, LLC. as whole grains, sweet potatoes and winter It began 20 years ago when Dangovian discovered Dr. Dean squashes; fruits such as berries,and cherries, ...benefits such as increased energy Ornish’s, Program for Reversing Heart Disease. The program comapples and pears; high-quality protein in stamina, increased strength and bined an hour of a relaxation technique such as yoga, an hour omega-3-rich fish such as wild salmon, of group discussion and an hour of eating proper food, such as sardines, herring and mackerel; by Linda Sechrist flexibility, decreased blood pressureseeds and nuts such as walnuts; and green tea. It also raw vegetables, and was the first program to partly reverse heart by director increasing circulation, a more calls for the vegetable-based protein found in disease rather Dangovian t’s through importantlifestyle to note and that diet wounds andthan surgery. rently serves as the medical of Amrit blood soy foods, beans, lentils and other infections to would never heal for Total Well Being, atbalanced the Amrit was motivated introduce the without programtheinto hisAyurveda own practice, metabolism anddried an or fresh,legumes. Ginger and turmeric, rank presence of acute inflammation, the body’s Yoga Institute, in Salt Springs, Florida. and was amazed at the results. Patients began getting better. among recommended spices. increased tolerance to pain. normal biological response toto harmful patho- books, Floyd H. Chilton, Ph.D., author of Inspired, he began listening tapes, reading attending In addition to maintaining a healthy gens, damaged cells and irritants. 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He notes benefits such as increased energy and stamina, “Anti-aging researchers believe that medicine, explains how the system normally of research have likewise led him, alonglook withbetter, feel better, and live longer—he has seen it for increased strength and flexibility, decreased blood pressure by people chronic inflammation shortens our lifespan,” works: “An infection brings about an acute pioneers like Dr. Andrew Weil, to conclude himself. remarks Jain, who recommends a prophylacincreasing blood response circulation, more balanced metabolism inflammatory and aalso summons that chronic,and systemic inflammation is the “The patients in my program rarely end upconstitutional hospitalizedmakeup for tic diet specific to the an increased to pain. the aid of tolerance immune system cells such as root cause of many diseases. cardiovascular issues, and even when they do, it’s easy because of of any of the three ayurvedic doshas—vata, lymphocytes—thymus cells (T cells), most Thestudied condition has been linked to But don’t just take his word for it.bursaOne of the pitta or kapha—as well as the For annual panthe way they are living their life—its’ the yoga,” he notes. those derived cells (B cells) and natural killer (NK) rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, areas of the health benefits of yoga is its effect on heart disease. chakarma detoxification program. He further patients that come to him and are really sick, he has watched as well as monocytes type ofblood white pressure psoriasis, syndrome, diabetes, Yogacells—as has long been known to(alower andirritable slow bowel emphasizes that food should be freshly blood cell). These then migrate through the allergies, arthritis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimbut they have a better overall the heart rate. A slower heart rate can benefit people with high they not only get better physically, prepared with fresh ingredients and loving bloodstream to eliminate specific pathogens er’s and cancer. Furthermore, in 2000, Theof them quality of life. “Some bless the day they had a heart attack intention. blood heart disease, published or pressure, pathogen-infected cells.” and stroke. Research New England in Journal of Medicine published because they now feel better than ever,”economic he states.studies would “Proper the International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics In contrast, chronic inflammation several studies showing that blood Dangovian says although yoga may seem intimidating increase our understanding of the trueto cost occurs whenrate the immune response stays indicators inflammation (such as stated that heart variability, a sign of a healthy heart, has of been benefit of growing food for the purpose some; it really is for anyone—regardless of age or skill level. “I activated, ratherin than naturally abating, andin non-practitioners. homocysteine, fibrinogen and C-reactive shown to be higher yoga practitioners than of disease prevention,” have patients their yoga and they says feel Bero. good,“Many feel the defense does systemyoga consequently turns protein) health? are strong predictive factorsinfor a 80s doing So,body’s how exactly improve cardiovascular believe that incorporating anti-inflammatory against itself. 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Anti-Fatigue Mats: A Step towards Avoiding Foot, Leg and Back Pain

or many individuals, prolonged standing contributes to ailments, including pressure-related chronic pain and circulatory problems. Standing on hard floors surfaces compounds the problems: the popular hardwood, ceramic and tiled floors found in contemporary kitchens, bathrooms, laundry areas, home shops and home gyms create opportunities for these formerly work-related pain issues to happen at home. Arthritis and back pain can exacerbate the problems, as well. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 46 million Americans suffer from arthritis pain; Newsweek Magazine states that 65 million Americans experience back pain. Standing hurts because it is basically a battle against gravity. When standing, your body is continually pulled by the force of gravity; to maintain your position, your body must supply counteracting forces to maintain equilibrium. This means that your muscles are constantly tensed, which results in a static stress situation. Plus, the entire body’s weight must be supported by the feet, which each contain 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments and 19 muscles. Dan MacLeod, Director of Ergonomics at Clayton Environmental Consultants, puts it this way: “The human body does not tolerate well standing on a hard surface. It’s fatiguing and hard on the feet and spinal column.” Unfortunately, some jobs simply cannot be accomplished sitting down, even at home. While anti-fatigue mats have been used in the workplace for decades, the benefit of their home usage in the home is just beginning to be realized. According to chiropractic doctor Mark Mandell, chairman of the 1994 World Cup opening

ceremonies medical staff, 90 percent of the time, people stand in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room or workbench areas. People often spend six to eight hours a day standing, which causes muscles to constrict, leading to reduced blood flow and pain in muscles and joints. It also causes blood to stagnate, which can cause varicose veins. In addition, long-term standing causes pronation, or extensive flattening of the foot. While this can be simply tiring and a bit painful, it can also lead to plantar fasciitis and other more serious conditions. Mandell says that along with regular exercise, stretching and proper healthcare, the use of anti-fatigue mats can safely reduce the pressure on areas of the body affected by standing.

How Anti-Fatigue Mats Work The premise behind anti-fatigue mats is deceptively simple; logic suggests that standing on something soft would be more comfortable. But why would standing on a soft surface be less tiring than on a hard surface, if you’re standing for the same length of time? Part of the way that anti-fatigue mats are engineered causes the body to naturally and imperceptibly sway, which encourages subtle movement by calf and leg muscles. This promotes blood flow and keeps the blood from stagnating in the veins, one of the causes of fatigue when standing for long periods. However the composition of the mat must be balanced so that it triggers sufficient muscle movement without being so springy that it requires too much energy while standing, thus defeating the mat’s entire purpose. Thus, anti-fatigue mats must be designed with attention to details. WellnessMats are ergonomically engineered and manufactured in the United States using a proprietary advanced polyurethane technology (ATP) that gives them highperformance comfort and longevity. A thick elastomeric and resilient polyurethane core is permanently bonded with a thin outer layer that resists abrasions, stains and microbes by a thermosetting process, which ensures the mats remain buoyant and resilient and will not de-laminate or curl at the edges. Many other details of the WellnessMats make them attractive for home use: they have a 20-degree, beveled edge to prevent tripping over the 3/4-inch thick mat; they are easy to clean and resistant to punctures, heat and dirt; they are free of toxic chemicals like PVC and PCB. Finally, there are 60 decorative varieties. Because we now know that people stand at home about as much as they do at work, anti-fatigue mats made for the home may be one of the best steps we can take to avoid foot, leg, back and neck pain. WellnessMats is located at 3290 W. Big Beaver, Ste. 504, in Troy. For more information, call 248-740-0713 or 800-981-4979 or visit WellnessMats.com.. Kirk Gossett is the VP of Sales at Smart Step Flooring, Kirk@SmartStepFlooring.com manufacturers of anti-fatigue mats that provide relief and comfort to people all over North America. natural awakenings

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Nourishing the Shift to Farm-Fresh Foods

cies,” have “statistically different nutrient contents.” In other words, each variety promises a unique mix of healthprotecting compounds. Supermarkets must rely on crops and animal products that can withstand longdistance travel and also meet uniform appearance standards. Small farmers serving local markets, on the other hand, can better preserve the legacy of biologically diverse heirloom crops and heritage breeds because of the shorter distances between field and plate. An heirloom tomato picked ripe at peak flavor can’t survive a lengthy commute, but nothing tastes better when it’s plucked fresh from the vine and still warm from the sun. Planting diverse, region-specific crops also reduces the burden of weeds, pests and plant diseases—and any related chemical use—and helps provide safe nourishment for pollinators and wildlife, as well. No wonder the Organic Farming Research Foundation characterizes farmers as the largest group of ecosystem managers on Earth. Everyone can support a cause that feeds us well while caring for the planet.

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Changing the Way America Eats

entucky farmer and writer Wendell Berry states that in order for people to care about their food, “They have to taste it.” Tasting the difference between fresh, local, organic foods and those that travel hundreds or thousands of miles before touching our taste buds is catalyzing a healthy change across America. Consider the growth in patronage of farmers’ markets alone: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports the number of markets has soared, from 1,755 in 1994 to 7,175 in 2011. What’s driving the surge? Incentives include our appreciation of scrumptious seasonal flavor, a comforting sense of community

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and the reassurance of knowing exactly where our food comes from and who— often on a first-name basis—grew or produced it. Good, healthy food germinates in genuine relationships—between growers and consumers, and farmers and the Earth. Local markets boost hometown economies, too; the USDA predicts a record $7 billion in such food sales this year, delivering a greater proportion of food dollars directly to farmers. Regional food systems also support the biological diversity that is vital to sustainability. According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, “different varieties of the same spe-

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With 57 being the current average age of American farmers, and more than a quarter 65 or older, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition recognizes the desperate need for more young farmers. When the National Young Farmer’s Coalition recently surveyed 1,000 beginning farmers, it found that access to capital, land and health insurance presented the biggest hurdles to entering farming as a career. The Women, Food and Agriculture Network has identified access to health care as the main challenge facing females that want to farm. While city dwellers tend to idealize farming as a romantic occupation in a bucolic setting, it is actually a risky,

physically demanding job. Despite the challenges, farmers say they love their work because they enjoy being outside, working with their hands, producing high-quality food and being their own boss. It helps to be healthy, smart and an optimist at heart.

Sticker Price versus Hidden Costs

To consumers coping in a down economy, the cheapest price may sometimes seem like the best choice. John Ikerd, professor emeritus of agricultural economics at the University of Missouri, notes that, “Americans, on average, are spending only half as much of their disposable income for food today as they were in the 1960s.” However, at the same time, “The percentage spent on health care has doubled.” Scores of studies show that many of today’s chronic diseases are related to poor diet. Factor in medical costs associated with food-borne illnesses, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and pesticide- and hormone-contaminated food and water, and it’s easy to understand why Michael Carolan, author of The Real Cost of Cheap Food, declares, “Cheap food... is actually quite expensive.” One way for families to save money on food costs is to reduce waste. Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland, says Americans waste more than 40 percent of the food we produce for consumption, throwing away $100 billion-plus in food a year. Most of it ends up in landfills. Instead of providing incentives to agribusinesses to produce less expensive food, smarter national farm and food policies could prioritize producing higher quality food and wasting less of it. Kathy Bero, board president of NuGenesis Farm, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, advocates shifting commodity payments to organic farmers. Her nonprofit educational farm promotes “food as medicine,” along with cost-saving, health-boosting consumer strategies such as learning how to garden and cook to maximize nutritional value.

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Stephanie Coughlin, a farmer in San Diego, California, says: “If you don’t have local farms, you don’t have local security.” Across the country, communities are proving how a few conscious buyers can improve everyone’s access to high-quality local foods. Farm to Hospital: As director of nutrition services at Fletcher Allen Health Care, in Burlington, Vermont, Registered Dietitian Diane Imrie has the power to influence the economic security and sustainability of her community and surrounding region. Imrie sources approximately 40 percent of the food served at her hospital from farms located within a day’s drive. In her work, she helps keep farmers on their land while providing higher quality food to patients and staff. The facility also supports onsite gardens, which yielded $2,000 worth of produce in 2011, despite Vermont’s short growing season. The hospital food is so popular that its café serves downtown businesspeople, further bolstering profitability and community benefits. For local maple sugar producer Bernie Comeau, Imrie’s consistent purchases provide an income he can count on every month. Imrie is glad to note that for farmers, selling their food to the hospital is “like a stamp of approval.” Marydale DeBor, who founded and led the “plow to plate” comprehensive food and disease-prevention initiative associated with Connecticut’s New Milford Hospital, maintains that, “Institutional leadership is critical.” She says that thanks to a supportive CEO that believed in bringing farm-fresh foods to hospital food services, their retail café more than doubled its revenue within two years. DeBor believes that hospital food should set an example for public health.

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“We need to support beginning farmers, and more food hubs and new distribution systems to facilitate access,” she says. “Consumers need to let their hospitals know they should focus on good food and nutrition.” Farm to Restaurant: Leigh Lockhart, owner of Main Squeeze Natural Foods Café and Juice Bar, in Columbia, Missouri, buys supplies directly from local organic farmers and never quibbles about price. She composts any food waste in her garden, where she grows some of the produce used in her restaurant. Rather than large plates of cheap food, Lockhart serves portions within

U.S. Dietary Guidelines, comprising higher quality, more satisfying meals. Relationships with chefs are important to farmers, advises Carol Ann Sayle, owner of Boggy Creek Organic Farm, in Austin, Texas. Farmers can rely on a sure buyer; chefs appreciate dependable and high quality food; and customers return because of the great taste. Farm to School: Organic farmer Don Bustos, program director for the American Friends Service Committee of New Mexico, trains beginning farmers and ranchers in ways to provide food to the Albuquerque Public School District and beyond. For example, farmers grow

crops during the winter in solar-powered greenhouses, and aggregate their products to meet school needs. Mobile meat processing and distribution networks also create jobs while keeping small farmers economically and environmentally viable, explains Bustos. Local agriculture fuels strong communities and fresh local foods help children thrive. In the Pacific Northwest, AmeriCorps volunteer Emma Brewster works with the Real Food Challenge, a national youth-based program that encourages colleges and universities to shift 20 percent of their food budgets to farm-fresh, locally sourced foods. Brewster works with Lucy Norris, project manager for the Puget Sound Food Network, which creates opportunities beyond farmers’ markets for local area farmers to connect with regional processors, distributors and end users, including Seattle Public Schools. Regardless of occupation, many people feel a natural urge to work with the soil and witness the miracle of seeds sprouting new life. Rose Hayden-Smith, Ph.D., a garden historian and a designated leader in sustainable food systems at the University of California–Davis, points out that home, school, community and workplace victory gardens established during World War II succeeded in producing about 40 percent of our nation’s vegetables. In both world wars, she says, our national leadership “recognized that food and health were vital national security issues.” They still are today. Melinda Hemmelgarn, a.k.a. the Food Sleuth (FoodSleuth@gmail.com), is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host, based in Columbia, Missouri. She co-created F.A.R.M.: Food, Art, Revolution Media – a Focus on Photography to Re-vitalize Agriculture and Strengthen Democracy to increase advocacy for organic farmers (Enduring-Image.blogspot.com). Learn more at Food Sleuth Radio at kopn.org.

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2012 Farm Bill Update by Melinda Hemmelgarn

he single piece of legislation known as the Farm Bill currently contains $90 billion in taxpayer funding and significantly affects farming, conservation, energy and the quality and price of the food on our plates. When the bill comes up for renewal every five years, the public has a chance to voice support for a greener, healthier, more sustainable food and farming system. Sign up for Farm Bill updates and action alerts from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (website below), and talk with members of Congress about concerns. Marydale DeBor, who works to improve food quality in Connecticut, recommends that citizens align with farm advocacy organizations. “Advocacy is the single most important need now, around the Farm Bill and state policies,” she says.

n Most Farm Bill dollars support food assistance programs, namely food stamps or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), our nation’s largest safety net against hunger. In 2012, SNAP is projected to consume 75 percent of the total Farm Bill budget.

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n Most SNAP benefits are spent in supermarkets and convenience stores. SNAP can be used at farmers’ markets, but only by those that accept electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards. In 2011, SNAP’s $11 million of the program’s total $71 billion benefits were redeemed at farmers’ markets nationwide, directly benefiting local farmers. n Crop insurance is the second-largest Farm Bill budget item. n The majority of subsidy payments go to large farms producing corn, cotton, wheat, rice and soybeans, which helps explain why soda is cheaper than 100 percent fruit juice, and corn-fed feedlot beef costs less than organic, grass-fed beef. n An improved Farm Bill would provide participation incentives for conservation, beginning farmers, local food economies and organic agriculture, and better align agriculture with public health.

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Preparing Kids for Tomorrow’s Jobs U.S. Companies Pair Scientists with Schools by April Thompson

to instruct in subjects like renewable energy, chemistry and robotics. Rather than focusing on abstract concepts, students create working windmills or robots capable of tackling obstacle courses. “It not only sparks an interest in science, it teaches them how to think like a scientist,” says Program Administrator Sandra Goldstein Birmingham. “For example, the kids maintain an engineering journal of the challenges they experienced, to help them troubleshoot the next time.” Leapin’ Lizards is one of 34 STEM programs nationwide awarded funding through the 2011 Ashoka Changemakers’ Partnering for Excellence competition, backed by U.S. corporate heavyweights like Google, ExxonMobil and Amgen. Many participating companies are investing in STEM school programming to fill the pipeline of homegrown talent for potential future hires.

Citizens Off the Sidelines Career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math are projected to grow 70 percent faster than other occupations—with 2.4 million job openings in those fields during the next six years.

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add zest to technical subjects. The extra excitement helps, because many STEM programs extend the school day, either as a mandatory late-day module or an optional afterschool session.

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Kids like Camerino Sanchez-Park can’t get enough. “Robotics helped me learn a lot about science and batterypowered objects and engines,” says this fifth-grader at Faller Elementary School, in Ridgecrest, California. “The best part was working with the cool, high-tech robots. I would definitely do it again!” Sanchez-Park is one of 87 youths psyched about science as a result of hands-on afterschool programs run by a local nonprofit, High Desert Leapin’ Lizards. It taps the brainpower of scientists and engineers from a nearby naval base

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hat’s great news for tomorrow’s job-seekers. Yet, most American youth are matriculating out of the country’s schools ill-equipped to compete for these high-tech, high-wage jobs; among developed nations, U.S. high school students currently rank 23rd in science and 31st in mathematics. Now, hundreds of schools are working to better prepare students by harnessing outside resources to reinvigorate science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curricula in classrooms and afterschool programs. Forget rote memorization of the periodic table of the elements that previous generations may equate with science class. Kids in STEM programs are designing video games, programming robots and building solar cars— fun, hands-on, practical projects that

Another Ashoka winner, Citizen Schools, sees the challenge as a supplyand-demand problem that includes a lack of teachers trained to meet the current needs for STEM education. Consider, though, the 10 million professionals currently working in related fields, and Americans have a system-wide solution. “If we can put just 1 percent of them in the classroom, we could more than double the math and science teachers in the country,” advises Managing Director John Werner.

Citizen Schools recruits corporate volunteers from the ranks of top technology, architecture, finance and other fields to lead afterschool “apprenticeships” for disadvantaged kids in public middle schools. Participating states include California, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Texas. Google has provided some 350 volunteers, plus a recent $3.25 million grant to expand Citizen Schools activities in three state programs. Its employees supply an appealing bridge from academics to up-and-coming careers, teaching kids marketable skills like website design, cell phone marketing and computer programming. Collaborating on real-life problems in small groups develops more than tangible skills, attests Marianne DeModena. Her sixth grade son, Christian Deguglielmo, completed apprenticeships with Google at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and with investment advisors Cambridge Associates, both in Boston. “Christian came home a different kid,” says DeModena. “It’s brought out his leadership abilities, school pride,

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Gateway to the Stars Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science, or (MS)², taps into higher institutions of learning as another rich source of STEM prowess. Founded in 2005, the Washington, D.C., public charter school is located at the university, one of the nation’s preeminent historically black colleges. Every (MS)² classroom includes at least one undergraduate teaching assistant, providing youths with collegiate role models in STEM fields, while giving university students an opportunity to test their teaching skills. The school also partners with NASA, which pairs its engineers with teachers for professional develop-

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roiled chicken, brown rice and steamed broccoli again?” When you sit down to dinner, you prefer some variety, and so does your dog, who may well inquire, “What, kibble again?” Day after day of the same mix of protein, carbohydrates, fats and veggies can hamper any appetite, human or canine. But a diet packed with different food types can make eating more enjoyable. Before concocting your own dog food blends, it helps to learn more about potential ingredients and the benefits of a varied diet, as well as how to successfully introduce new foods.

Healthful Variety By definition, a varied diet is dense in nutrients and changes regularly; a decided departure from the stick-to-the-samefood routine encouraged by dog food experts of the past. Dr. Sean Delaney, a

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board-certified veterinary nutritionist in Davis, California, says that today’s varied diet for dogs should resemble a cornucopia, filled with healthy meats, whole grains, legumes, dairy, fruits and vegetables. “For optimum health, it’s better to have the food in a natural, unprocessed state,” he says. To start, dogs require 12 amino acids in their diets, so foods that contain all of them would provide the best quality protein for dogs, advises Dr. Rebecca Remillard, Ph.D., a board-certified veterinary nutritionist and founder of Veterinary Nutritional Consultations, in Hollister, North Carolina. “Egg and liver are of the highest protein quality because of their amino acid profiles,” she advises. A varied diet even reduces the chances of dogs developing an allergy to certain foods, like chicken or wheat, adds Delaney. “Feeding a dog food that’s not commonly used in the pet food industry—a food that he’s naïve to—re-

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Dr. Tracy Lord, a holistic veterinarian based at the Animal Clinic and Wellness Center, in Williamsburg, Virginia, says that older theories once claimed that dogs would become picky eaters or experience indigestion on a varied diet, but that perspective has since been questioned. To the contrary, variety brings excitement and interest to the table— or the bowl. For instance, Lord points out, “If you feed your child a dinner of chicken, broccoli, brown rice and cantaloupe, you can pat yourself on the back for providing a well-balanced nutritious meal. But if you feed this same meal to your child three times a day throughout his life, you would start to see nutritional deficiencies.” Plus, no one would be surprised to hear that the child is tiring of it. The same holds true for dogs, she says. Their bodies appreciate the different sources of nutrition, while their taste buds respond to delicious change-ups. One popular type of varied diet centers on taking commercially prepared, top-quality, frozen, canned or dry foods and simply rotating them, as long as the owner provides a consistent number of calories. This approach will ensure that a dog receives the right balance of nutrients, says Remillard. She explains that, “Federally regulated, commercially prepared foods have processing methods and quality assurance programs that limit the potential for food-borne illnesses in pets and offer guarantees, a nutritional profile and bioavailability of nutrients.” Remillard further notes, however, that not all products are equal when it comes to highly desirable ingredients, so as with any other processed food, consumers must read labels. Varied diets also may be prepared at home. That’s where home chefs can get creative with different types of meats, grains and vegetables, but they

should follow guidelines prepared by a trained nutritionist, Remillard cautions. “Unless properly formulated by a nutritionist, diets developed at home are not likely to be complete and balanced,” she says. “The nutritional profile of any diet—including homemade diets—depends on how the recipe was formulated, the nutrient content of the ingredients and how the owner prepares the food. Homemade diets may also contain contaminants and food-borne microbes if the owner isn’t careful.” Sometimes, just adding a little something special to a dog’s bowl will give him the variety he’s craving. For example, “If we’re making something our dog loves, like grilled salmon or ahi, we’ll cook a little piece for her and give her a little less kibble in her dish,” relates Alyce Edmondton, who lives in Redmond, Washington. “We always share our dog-safe leftovers with her. We figure that if it’s good for us, it’s good for her, too.” Wendy Bedwell-Wilson’s healthy living pet articles regularly appear in national and international magazines. Her latest of six books on dogs, Shih Tzu, is part of the DogLife series. Connect at PetWriter@live.com.

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If you would like to incorporate a varied diet into your dog’s eating routine, here are five expert tips for doing so safely and successfully. Choose different main ingredients: If you’re primarily relying on a chicken and rice diet, switch the pooch to something completely different, like a duck and sweet potato or bison and barley diet, advises Veterinarian Sean Delaney. It’s okay to change brands: Although some food manufacturers have developed food lines designed to rotate among items, you can always try out different brands and formulas. Stick to the highquality mixes for optimal nutrition, says Veterinarian Tracy Lord.

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Eating Down the Fridge Seattle-based Kim O’Donnel, author of The Meatlover’s Meatless Cookbook, blogs about family meals for USA Today. “I regularly emphasize what I call ‘eating down the frig,’” she says. “That means making use of what we’ve got on hand, like generations before us that also went through food shortages. We’re just out of practice.” One way to help ourselves learn, says O’Donnel, is to stock a “smarter” pantry. Staples include different varieties of dried beans; lentils; quickcooking grains such as quinoa, bulgur, couscous and purple barley; garbanzo beans; brown and black rice; and a few BPA-free canned goods like tomatoes, black beans and chickpeas. “If we take our time and watch for good deals, we can build a pantry at a low cost,” she says, because such ingredients are basically “blank slates.” As just one example of a low-cost, pantry-based meal, O’Donnel might start with cooked red lentils, then add fresh ginger and garlic, sautéed onion with cumin, and fresh spinach and tomatoes, and then serve it with whole-wheat pita bread.

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Meat as a Condiment More expensive ingredients, such as heritage turkey, can bring more flavor and texture to an entrée as an ingredient instead of a standalone part of a meal, advises Zieha. She might feature heritage turkey in an enchilada filling, pasta or savory bread pudding, so that a little goes a long way. It also makes sense to shop for varieties of fish or cuts of meat that aren’t widely popular or that take longer to cook. Slow Food’s Viertel, who shops near Brooklyn, New York, remarks: “I buy ‘trash fish’—sea robin, squid, mackerel, sardines—because they are cheaper and I believe, taste best. The same is true of the other meats I buy. I never cook pork chops or filet mignon; I cook oxtail and short ribs.” Then, O’Donnel adds, the frugal cook turns bones of roasted poultry or trimmings from a whole fish into a delicious stock. Any homemade broth can be just the frozen asset we need for yet another tasty “value” meal.

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Hydroponics: Revolutionizing the Way We See Food Production By Sue J. Smith

quiet revolution is stirring in our food system. It is not happening so much on the distant farms that still provide us with the majority of our food; it is happening in cities, neighborhoods and towns. It has evolved out of the basic need that every person has to know their food, and to have some sense of control over its safety and security… And it is providing an oasis for the human spirit where urban people can gather, preserve something of their culture through native seeds and foods and teach their children about food and the earth… It is a movement that has the potential to address a multitude of issues: economic, environmental, personal health, and cultural.” (Michael Ableman, Fatal Harvest, 2002.) Michael Ableman speaks of the recent surge in the trend towards local food production. Traditionally, most food production in the U.S. has been limited to soil culture on the farm, but field production is geographically limited by growing season and climatic constraints. According to a 2002 report by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, much of the fresh fruits and vegetables consumed in the US travels thousands of miles before reaching our tables. With the advent of hydroponics and environmentally controlled agriculture, however, it is now possible to produce many high quality fruits and vegetables year round and closer to home. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants, fruits, vegetables and culinary herbs in a nutrient solution without soil. Done properly, hydroponics can conserve water and natural resources and maximize the plant’s nutritive value. The process takes advantage of areas not formerly suitable for food production, even in urban and suburban neighborhoods. Since most food is consumed in populated urban areas, it makes sense to explore hydroponics as a viable alternative to more traditional field production. For years, Mexico, Israel, Britain, Canada, Australia, and Holland have been using soilless methods. Unfortunately, in the past, the U.S. has imported more hydroponically grown fruits and vegetables than it produced domestically. Historically, dependence on field production seemed to make economic sense. Since the United States had such a well developed infrastructure of railroads and highways, shipping fresh vegetables

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from great distances was relatively fast and inexpensive. However, when this is done, quality is often sacrificed for convenience. Fruit is often picked green, packed in shipping crates, and then artificially ripened with ethylene gas upon arrival at its produce warehouses. Much of the flavor and nutritional value of food is sacrificed in the process, but attempting to ship fullyripened fruit results in unacceptable losses to suppliers. Today, with the price of fuel and transportation steadily rising, the cost of fresh fruit and vegetables is also increasing, reducing the profit margins of imported produce. Furthermore, growing public awareness of the effects of toxic herbicides, pesticides and other field contaminants are prompting consumers to take a closer look at the sources of their food. Many are willing to pay a premium for pesticide-free produce. Yet, no matter how food is grown, if it is not picked fresh and delivered daily, it is still far below optimum quality. Local food production using hydroponics can generate day-of-harvest, fresh foods that can be grown to the peak of ripeness. There are other costs for using more traditional growing methods. They include groundwater contamination from fertilizer runoff, soil erosion from poor agricultural practices, and the loss of biodiversity due to the mono-cropping of large tracts of

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land—all necessitating the importation of a variety of produce no longer locally grown. Furthermore, despite our current industrial agricultural efforts, levels of hunger still persist around the world, and there are families that cannot afford the high prices of fresh, organic produce. Luckily, those who recognize the social and economic benefits associated with hydroponics are forging ahead, forming new businesses, organizations and cooperatives that comprise the beginnings of a new and emerging agricultural industry. During the last ten years, the number of communal grassroots and commercial hydroponics businesses that have sprung up across the U.S. has increased significantly. The trend is growing faster each year, according to sales and membership records kept by businesses and trade organizations, such as Superior Growers Supply and Progressive Trade Gardening Association. In addition, as new hydroponic producers learn how to use the equipment more efficiently, the results of their efforts begin to impact local and state economies, bringing bountiful sources of fresh foods to local communities and new economic perks to states challenged with chronic, rising unemployment. Hydroponics can generate fresh, high-quality produce with strong nutritional content and shelf-life and full-bodied flavors for populated areas otherwise considered “food deserts.” In addition, it leaves a soft environmental footprint, can build a local economy of food production, and provides easy, year-round access to healthy foods for individuals, hospitals, nursing homes and school lunch programs. With all this in mind, it is easy to see how hydroponics can indeed begin to address the “multitude of issues” and help continue the momentum for the food revolution of which Ableman speaks. Author Sue Smith, holds a master’s degree in Agricultural Education from Michigan State University. She is currently employed with Superior Growers Supply (SGS) as their Director of Communications and is an advocate for local hydroponic food production. She can be reached at Sue.Smith@ SuperiorGrowers.com. More information about hydroponics classes is available at SuperiorGrowers.com. Related products can be purchased by visiting HomeHarvest.com.

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Urban farmers in the United States are now transforming an increasingly significant portion of the country’s millions of acres of flat rooftops. Launched in 2010, New York’s Brooklyn Grange rooftop farm operation (BrooklynGrangeFarm.com), totaling nearly an acre atop a mid-rise warehouse, is among the largest of its kind. Sometimes called “vertigo farming”, because the farmers overlook an urban skyline, these enterprises re-green the landscape, wisely manage rainwater and rebuild affordable local fresh food systems.

produce together. “It mimics natural recirculation of resources in wetlands in a constructed dual-use ecosystem; the only inputs are fish feed and a small amount of power,” explains Sylvia Bernstein, author of Aquaponic Gardening and founder of TheAquaponicSource.com. “Because an aquaponic system can be set up anywhere, including warehouses, parking lots and exhausted fields, it is ideally suited to help localize food production and provide an alternative to clearing more land to feed our future.”

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Windowfarm co-founders Rebecca Bray and Britta Riley (Windowfarms. org/story) help homeowners grow some of their own food in window spaces year-round. Their research-anddevelop-it-yourself hydroponic system project facilitates plant cultivation without soil, using nutrient-infused water pumped through a series of growing containers. To date, more than 20,000 people have downloaded plans for their own Windowfarm.

“When your space is limited, you start to think creatively about how to best use it,” notes Tracey. “Consider all three dimensions of a balcony or other narrow areas to maximize growing potential. Climbing vines such as grapes and berries, hanging pots with tomatoes and nasturtium, and fruit trees in half-barrels are great ways to grow more food in a small space. The crops don’t know they’re in a pot.” Herbs also love containers. Some plants, like tomatoes, can even be grown upside-down to more efficiently use limited space.

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In the East Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, flowers, ferns and ivy gardens have replaced concrete alleyways thanks to Podmajersky, a local real estate development firm. The lush gardens provide a tranquil sanctuary from city bustle and an aesthetically pleasing and inspiring surrounding for the Chicago Arts District, home to 1,500 artists and other creative entrepreneurs.

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“Community gardens are an excellent solution for those with the garden itch and no good land to scratch,” advises Roger Doiron, founder of Kitchen Gardeners International (Kitchen Gardeners.org), a nonprofit community of 20,000 members that has been cultivating change since 2008. Community gardens have taken over empty city lots, church lawns and schoolyards that are collectively farmed for food, relaxation or social camaraderie. Co-gardening a neighbor’s lot and sharing the harvest is another option.

Put into food production, America’s 25 million acres of lawns could go a long way toward reducing the environmental cost of transporting produce hundreds or thousands of miles. Americans growing their own food isn’t a pie-in-the-sky fantasy. As University of California garden historian Rose Hayden-Smith confirms, “During the peak year for Victory Gardens, 1943, some government estimates indicated that up to 40 percent of the fresh fruits and vegetables consumed on the American home front were produced in school, home, community and workplace gardens.” “One of the first steps in bringing healthy foods to the forefront of society is bringing them to the front and center of our living spaces,” concludes Doiron. “Growing food in small spaces is all about doing what you can with what you have. It’s a matter of changing our notion of potential food-producing landscapes.” It does wonders for people’s connection to nature, too. John Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist are co-authors of Farmstead Chef (FarmsteadChef. com), ECOpreneuring and Rural Renaissance. Their award-winning Inn Serendipity B&B (InnSerendipity.com) operates completely on renewable energy.

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he food supply currently contains processed foods, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), GM seeds, and pesticide-laden produce. Since 2000, the USDA has detected 210 different pesticides in fresh fruits and vegetables sold in the U.S., including 18 pesticides that each pollutes at least 20 types of crops, including apples, grapes, strawberries and sweet corn—according to Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit that specializes in providing consumer resources and advocating for policy changes. The bottom line, if you eat in America, unless you’re on an all-organics diet, you eat pesticides, which have been linked to many health issues in both children and adults. (For more scientifically researched information about pesticide residues on produce, including a shopping list, visit EWG.org.) Organic food is a healthier, smarter choice for both people and the environment. Organic and local is an even better choice. Transporting organic produce long distances adds to its cost and uses nonrenewable petroleum resources. Supporting local growers, producers and retail food stores that sell local produce builds and supports our local economy. Too busy to shop, or unsure what to buy? Get started by attending local cooking classes, consulting with knowledgeable growers at your local farmers’ market or food cooperative or find books and online articles to learn more about organic food. A list of local Michigan Farmers’ Markets and when they open is available at AllAboutSquareFootGardening.com. Some local food cooperatives and service companies offer delivery, and buying community supported agriculture (CSA) shares is another easy option for the busy novice foodie. Door to Door Organics, for instance, one of Michigan’s organic delivery companies, distributes food grown naturally by farms and producers directly to your doorstep. There is no charge for delivery to the Detroit metro area and neighboring suburbs, including Ann Arbor, Flint, Lansing and Toledo. Weekly produce boxes can be customized, and the website offers creative recipes that feature items from the box. For more information, visit Michigan.DoorToDoOrorganics.com. Begin a new adventure by learning to grow your own organic fruits and vegetables, starting with organic seeds.

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Johnny’s Selected Seeds, employee-owned since 1973, vends organic seeds through local natural food stores or their website JohnnySeeds.com. A number of books are essential for those hoping to grow their own organic food in small spaces. John Jeavons introduced Americans to French intensive-gardening in his 1974 classic, How to Grow More Vegetables than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land than You Can Imagine. The All New Square Foot Gardening book, a 2005 revision of Mel Bartholomew’s 1980 classic, explains and illustrates how to grow a bountiful harvest of vegetables and plants with minimal space and work; the only things needed are a little sunshine, plant boxes and some imagination. No space for a garden? Try planting a few plants in small pots or barrels. Other resources for organic gardeners include MotherEarthNews.com/Organic-Gardening and OrganicGardenInfo.com. The latter offers Insectipedia, an organic insect pest finder that helps gardeners identify the pest that is harming their plants along with natural solutions that help control and reduce plant damage. Minimize your exposure to pesticides and build a local food economy by growing your own organic produce and supporting Michigan organic farmers, CSAs, food cooperatives and retailers that sell fresh, organic, locallygrown produce. Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) and Naturopathic Doctor (ND) Carol Ann Fischer owns TLC Holistic Wellness located at 31580 Schoolcraft Rd., in Livonia. She is a practicing chiropractor, wellness consultant and cellular hydration specialist that provides holistic and nutritional recommendations. Visit TLCHolisticWellness.com for more health information and for a listing of free public workshops, or call 734-664-0339.

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MARCH 1 Meditation & Markers – 6:30-7:30pm. Children only! We use guided imagery to relax our minds, allow creative energy to flow and improve thought patterns. Develops mental capacity, creativity and inner wisdom. $12 for first child, discount for siblings. BodyWorks Healing Ctr, 819 Mill St, Plymouth. Reiki Master Jennifer Flowers Gutman, 734-416-5200.

MARCH 3 Healthy Downriver Family Expo – 9:30am12pm. Tips, Tools and Resources to Build Strong Families. Browse through over 50 exhibits with activities and services for the entire family. Free. Holiday Inn Southgate, 17201 Northline Rd, Southgate. lhorvath@ iamtgc.net, 734-785-7705 x7112. Hands Only CPR Class – 1:15-3pm. Learn how to save a life! Presented by Dr. Mark Campbell and special guest, Mrs. Pamela Campbell. Two 30-minute sessions: 1:15 and 2 pm. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropractic.com RSVP 734-455-6767.

Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic – 2:30- 5:30pm. Provided by Dr. Yvonne Craiger from Sumpter Pet Care, DVM. Brief exam required. Belleville Feed Rite, 11760 Belleville Rd, Belleville. SumpterPetCare.com, 734-697-4700. Women - Opening Reception – 5-9pm. Exhibition dates: March 3-31. Art show featuring female artists focusing on “Celebrating Women,” concentrating on their gifts, strengths and talents. Poetry readings throughout the night. The Detroit Contemporary, 1541 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit. TheCaid.org.

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MARCH 7 Detroit Waldorf School Parent Education Evening – 6pm. Waldorf 101 is an informative lecture designed to introduce Metro Detroit parents to Waldorf education, one of the world’s fastest-growing educational models. Detroit Waldorf School, 2555 Burns Ave, Detroit. DetroitWaldorf.org, 313-822-0300.

Bye, Bye American Pie: Say Goodbye to Processed Foods - Green Smoothie Challenge Week 2 – 6:30-8pm. Learn how to wean yourself off processed foods and replace them with healthy alternatives! Learn about additional supplements, herbs, and foods that you can add to help curb those cravings. $20 drop-in, space provided. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. VeggiePatti. com, RSVP VeggiePatti@gmail.com, 734-246-1208.

MARCH 8 Whole Foods Community Dialogue Sessions: Whole Foods Market Basics – 9:30am. Also Mar 29. Join Whole Foods Market Midtown Detroit for community dialogue sessions. Whole Foods Market Midtown Detroit, 3670 Woodward Ave, Detroit. Amanda.Musilli@wholefoods.com. Spring Wellness Expo – 6-8pm. Chiropractors, Reiki, massage therapists, reflexology, green home products, cutting edge supplements and more! Free. Guardian Martial Arts & Fitness, 30942 Ford Rd, Garden City. GuardianMartialArts.com, Guardian@GuardianMartialArts.com, 734-266-0565.

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MARCH 10 Self Defense Workshop – 12-1:30pm. Presented by Kelly Perkins, Black Belt Instructor. This introductory workshop will cover practical and effective self-defense easily learned and remembered. Canton Ctr Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropractic.com RSVP 734-455-6767.

Pet Adoptions – 3-5pm. Also Mar 24. Basil’s Buddies has many available cats and kittens waiting for their fur-ever homes! PetSmart Woodhaven, 23470 Allen Rd, Woodhaven. BasilsBuddies.org, info@BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098.

MARCH 12 Pet Loss Support Group – 6:30-7:30pm. Basil’s Buddies is holding our monthly Pet Loss Support Group to help those who need a safe place to grieve and remember their pets. Free. Riverview Public Library, 14300 Sibley Rd, Riverview.BasilsBuddies.org, info@ BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098. Women & Thyroid Workshop – 7:158:30pm. Presented by Dr. Robert Potter. One in five women will develop thyroid problems in their lifetime. That risk increases with age and for those with a family history of thyroid problems. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropractic.com RSVP 734-455-6767.

Downriver Rescue Connection – 7:308:30pm. Basil’s Buddies is forming an open forum for individuals involved in animal rescue - rescue groups, animal control officers, veterinarians, city officials, and any interested individuals. Let’s all work together to improve the lives of homeless pets. Free. Riverview Public Library, 14300 Sibley Rd, Riverview. BasilsBuddies.org, info@BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098.

MARCH 13 Heart Health: A Preventable Disease – 1-2pm. Dr. Karen will teach how & what you can do to take care of your heart/cardiovascular system. A plan of action steps will get you stepping in the right direction to a longer healthier life! Broad Family Chiropractic, 43423 Joy Rd, Canton. BroadFamilyChiro. com, DrKarens@yahoo.com, 734 354-9900.

The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness. ~Dalai Lama Boosting Your Immune System Naturally – 6:30-7:30pm. Gain the information you need to take care of yourself and your family this year. Learn the 5 Culprits to Immune System damage. Natural, drug-free solutions provided. Free. Dr. William Civello, 34441 8 Mile Rd, Ste 116, Livonia. DrCivello.com, info@DrCivello.com, RSVP 248-615-1533.

Introduction to Essential Oils – 7-8:30pm. Join Cynthia Haas, massage therapist, to learn how therapeutic-grade oils can enhance your health and general well-being. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropractic.com RSVP 734-455-6767.

MARCH 14 Taste of Waldorf Tour – 8:30am-10:30am. Waldorf education is one of the fastest growing educational movements in the United States. Explore the world of difference a Waldorf education can make. Free. Detroit Waldorf School, 2555 Burns Ave, Detroit. DetroitWaldorf.org, RSVP 313-822-0300. Let Me Hear You Rawr! Adding More Raw Foods to Your Diet - Green Smoothie Challenge Week 3 – 6:30-8pm. Learn how to add more raw foods to your diet. You will get to taste samples and learn how to make some amazing raw desserts! $20 drop-in, space provided. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. VeggiePatti.com, RSVP VeggiePatti@gmail.com, 734-246-1208. Heart Disease Is Preventable – 7-8pm. Dr. Karen will teach how & what you can do to take care of your heart/cardiovascular system. A plan of action steps will get you stepping in the right direction to a longer healthier life! Broad Family Chiropractic, 43423 Joy Rd, Canton. BroadFamilyChiro.com, DrKarens@ yahoo.com, 734 354-9900.

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MARCH 15 Free Teacher Open House at The Arab American National Museum – 4-6pm. Educators come tour the AANM, have some refreshments, learn about all of our educational offerings, enter a raffle to win exciting prizes, and leave with free educational materials. RSVP by 5pm Wed, Mar 14. Free. The Arab American National Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn. ArabAmericanMuseum.org, 313-582-2266. Whole Foods Community Dialogue Sessions: Shopping at Whole Foods Market on a Budget – 5pm. Also Mar 22. Join Whole Foods Market Midtown Detroit for community dialogue sessions. Whole Foods Market Midtown Detroit, 3670 Woodward Ave, Detroit. Amanda. Musilli@WholeFoods.com.

Gluten, A Hidden Epidemic – 6-7pm. Wondering about the whole gluten issue? All of your questions and many more will be addressed. Presented by Theresa Edmunds, Certified Health Counselor, Theresa-Edmunds.HealthCoach.IntegratedNutrition.com. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver. com 734-246-1208.

Essential Oils Aiding Assistance for Asperger’s & Autism – 7-8pm. Studies and personal testimonials have proven that various essential oils can help assist those with Asperger’s and Autism. We will also be covering essential oil remedies for ADD/ADHD. Sampling! Free. DADBA Firehouse, 2011 Oak St, Wyandotte. AngiesOils.com, Angie@AngiesHolisticTouch.com, 734.934.2076.

MARCH 16 Browse, Brews and a Bit O’ Blarney – 5:30-9pm. Join in all the festivities for Third Friday! Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com 734-2461208.

MARCH 17 Kids Yoga – 9am- 3pm. Several classes offered throughout the day focusing on kids – from infant to young adult! $5. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. tayloryoga.com, conni@tayloryoga.com, RSVP 313-292-9642.

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MARCH 18 Y-Tri – 9:00AM-12:00PM. Annual Y-Tri is an event where you can chose to participate in two or three different timed cardio exercises (swimming, running, biking, or elliptical). Great event for beginners and for the seasoned athlete. Raise money for the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. Farmington Family YMCA, 28100 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills. YMCADetroit.org/Farmington, phoretski@YMCAMetroDetroit.org, 248-553-4020.

Detroit Waldorf School Cirque Performance – 6pm. Detroit Waldorf School students as well as members of the Detroit Flyhouse will be performing aerial circus arts at “A Hungry Cat Production.” Free. Detroit Waldorf School, 2555 Burns Ave, Detroit. DetroitWaldorf.org, 313822-0300.

MARCH 19 Vital Vitamins – 6-7:30pm. Drugs can’t correct the nutritional deficiencies underlying most modern degenerative diseases, but supplements can! With Kathy Peltier from Natures Sunshine. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com 734-246-1208.

Green Goodness Healthy Cooking Class – 6:15-7:30pm. Learn recipes that are wheat/gluten/dairy/sugar/soy free and take only minutes with Adarsa Antares M.S. Ed. C.T.T. $10. Canton Ctr Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767. OMG I’m Losing My Hair – 7-9pm. You can stop freaking out about hair loss and learn what you can do to fix this problem. By making different diet and lifestyle choices you can have healthy hair again. Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, BS, DC, ND Free. Limit 15. Livonia Civic Ctr Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd, 3rd Fl, Livonia. RSVP 734-756-6904.

MARCH 20 Eliminating Headaches – 6:30-7:30pm. Don’t let headaches ruin your life. Get the information you need to have a headache free life. Free. Dr. William Civello, 34441 8 Mile Rd, Ste 116, Livonia. info@DrCivello.com, RSVP 248-615-1533.

MARCH 21 Is Trigger Point Therapy for You? – 12-1pm. Learn various trigger point techniques that may be self-administered or taught to a partner. Find out how this therapy could help you relieve pain, reduce stress, and improve your overall health. Free. Karl Wellness Ctr & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Tr, Westland. KarlWellnessCenter.com KarlWellnessCenter@gmail.com, RSVP 734-425-8220.

Essential Exercises for Beginners – 1-2pm. Dr. William H. Karl, D.C., demonstrates specific stretches and movements designed to prevent injury from exercise, work or heavy lifting. Prerequisite for the advanced classes. Free. Karl Wellness Ctr & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Tr, Westland. KarlWellnessCenter.com KarlWellnessCenter@gmail.com, RSVP 734-425-8220. Calendar Girls + Bone Health – 6 pm. Join us for this month’s Spirit of Women Movie series. This month’s topic is bone health; movie following lecture. $12. Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lakeshore Dr, Grosse Pointe. Beaumont.edu/Spirit-of-Women, contactus@ Beaumont.edu, 313-881-7811.

A good garden may have some weeds. ~Thomas Fuller Rethinking the Salad & Revving It Up Green Smoothie Challenge Week 4 – 6:308pm. Learn how to make delicious, nutritious, and non-traditional salads! We will also discuss the importance of movement and adding activity to your routine to help get your body moving! $20 drop-in, space provided. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. VeggiePatti.com, RSVP VeggiePatti@gmail. com, 734-246-1208.

MARCH 23 Launch & Networking Event for KalynRisker.com – 5:30-8:30pm. Take your business to the next level, network & build relationships with other dynamic individuals & learn from an expert with a proven track record on how. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support SAFE. $15. 1917 American Bistro, 19416 Livernois Ave, Detroit. KalynRisker.com, info@KalynRisker. com, 313-642-7505.

MARCH 24 40th World Health Fitness Wellness and Martial Arts Expo – 9am-5pm. Stars come out for Health Care Charity. Get autographs, pics, visit our healthy vendors, see demonstrations, products of health fitness, & wellness exhibitors and even see Martial Arts action in a live tournament. Donation. University of Michigan Dearborn Field House, 4019 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn. StarsforCharityExpo. com, IbrahamAhmed@aol.com, 313-815-8767. An Overview of Holistic Medicine – 11am1pm. Looking for alternatives? A brief overview of holistic medicine and how it differs from traditional health care. Presented by Dr. Carol A. Fischer, BS, DC, ND. Free. Limit 15. The Better Health Store, 20432 Farmington Rd, Livonia. RSVP 734-756-6904.

4th Annual Festival of Enlightenment Holistic Fair – 11am-5pm. Great vendors, readers and body healers. Speaker presentations and live music in our food court area. Fund raiser for WHFR.FM 89.3, an independent, noncommercial radio station of Henry Ford Community College. $5, Students free. Henry Ford Community College, 5101 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn. whfr.fm, holistic2010@peoplepc. com, 313-317-6540.

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Vitamin Questions? – 3pm. Dr. Mike Cameron, Owner of Wyandotte Chiropractic Clinic, will go over information about various vitamins followed by a Q&A session afterwards. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com 734-246-1208.

Raw Food Potluck – 6-7pm. Bring a raw dish to pass that serves at least 8. No meat, fish, seafood, dairy, eggs, wheat, oats, or other gluten-containing products. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com Veganland@yahoo.com, 734-246-1208.

MARCH 25 Experience Waldorf Tour Open House – 2pm. The Detroit Waldorf School offers a developmentally appropriate, balanced approach to education that skillfully integrates the arts and academics for children from preschool through eighth grade and encourages a lifelong love of learning. Free. Detroit Waldorf School, 2555 Burns Ave, Detroit. DetroitWaldorf.org, RSVP 313-822-0300.

MARCH 26 Sprouts & Juicing! – 7-8pm. Everything you’ve ever wanted to know and more on sprouting and juicing. WheatGrassandSprouts. com Presented by Anca. $10. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com 734-246-1208.

MARCH 27 Can Chlorophyll Change Your Life? – 7-8:30pm. Learn about a safe natural nonpharmaceutical alternative that promotes both internal and external healing, why it’s one of the most effective, yet safest ways to manage pain and physical trauma, how it works, and which form is most beneficial. Free. Livonia Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd, 3rd Fl, Livonia. KarlWellnessCenter.com, KarlWellnessCenter@gmail.com, RSVP 734425-8588. Turn Your Body into a Fat Burning Machine – 7-9pm. Jump start your weight loss. Learn how the body and metabolism works. You must eat to turn your body into a fat burning machine. Learn what foods help and which will hurt you. Presented by Dr. Carol A. Fischer, BS, DC, ND. Free. Limit 15. Whole Foods Market, 7350 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, RSVP 734-756-6904.

Detroit Waldorf School Book Club – 8:309:30am. Book Club offers parents a chance to discuss parenting issues with other like-minded parents. Join us on the fourth Wednesday of each month for a discussion centered on the book Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne. Free. Detroit Waldorf School, North Star Shop, 2555 Burns Ave, Detroit. 313822-0300.

Creating Healthy Habits - Green Smoothie Challenge Week 4 – 7-8:30pm. Learn easy ways to create healthy habits and remove the clutter from your life! We will also talk about a plan to restock your cupboards to support healthier habits and discuss obstacle avoidance so you don’t fall back into your old lifestyle! $20 drop-in, space provided. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. VeggiePatti.com, RSVP VeggiePatti@gmail. com, 734-246-1208.

MARCH 29 Gluten-Free Moms Support Group – 6:30pm. Join us for a support group for parents of gluten-free kids! Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

MARCH 30 Body n’ Soul Wellness Expo – A Holistic Lifestyle Celebration, takes place Mar 30-Apr 1. Come experience, explore and celebrate the multitude of choices available for living a healthier and fulfilling lifestyle! Gibraltar Trade Center - North, 237 N River Rd, Mount Clemens. GibraltarTrade.com, angela@ GibraltarTrade.com, 586-465-6440. Inside Out Opening Day Downtown Wyandotte – Get your passport from Total Health Foods, then walk around downtown to get it stamped from local businesses as you see reproductions of masterpieces from the Detroit Institute of Art. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver. com 734-246-1208.

MARCH 31 Choffy Brewed Chocolate Tasting – 128pm. Also Mar 30, 4-8pm. Come sample Choffy! Choffy is brewed chocolate! 100% organic cacao beans roasted and ground to create a rich drink that provides long-lasting energy and whole-body wellness. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com 734-246-1208.

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Jivamukti Light – 11am-12pm. Short form Jivamukti practice at slower pace. Familiarity with sun salutations recommended. $12. House of Yoga, 2965 W 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. HouseOfYoga.net Lincoln Park Farmers Market – 12:304:30pm. Year round market thru March 18th. Ikaros Hall, 1677 Fort St, Lincoln Park. Yin (restorative) Yoga – 7-8pm. $14 walk in. Livonia Yoga Center, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia. LivoniaYogaCenter.com, 248-4499642.

Bio Mat Mondays – 10am- 8pm. Free 15-minute Bio Mat sessions! Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208. Gentle Flow – 11:30am-12:30pm. Serene, restorative practice. All levels. Yoga Shelter, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pte. YogaShelter.com, 313-884-YOGA. SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 12pm. (2nd & 4th Mondays) Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit 2 mtgs free. Famous Dave’s, 23800 Eureka Rd, Taylor. Suzan, SMaxey22@comcast.net 734-287-3699.

Earth is a flower and it’s pollinating. Neil Young Lunch Yoga – 12-1pm. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. info@y4peace.org 734-282-9642. Yoga – 6-7pm. De-stress, relax, rejuvenate! $10. The Sanctuary, Chiropractic & Wellness Spa, 35275 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. SanctuaryChiropracticandwellnessspa.com, Katie 248-880-3755.

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Healthy Backs Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Call for details. Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Dearborn. www.onespaceconnected.com/ Embracingthelotus.htm, kiyoda1@me.com 313-410-3147. Nia Technique – 7-8pm. All ages & fitness levels. $6. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. cantoncenterchiropractic@yahoo.com 734-455-6767.

SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. Children with Hairloss, 12776 S Dixie Hwy, Rockwood. Rick Williams, 734-626-7778. Zumba – 9:30-10:30am. Zumba fuses Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow dance moves to create a fitness program that will blow you away. It’s all-inclusive and designed for every body, every shape and every age. $5. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208. Gentle Yoga – 9-10:15am. Suitable for all levels. $14. TaylorYoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com, 313-292-9642. Classic Nia – 5:30-6:30pm. All levels. $13. Body and Mind Fitness, 239 E Nine Mile Rd, 1 block E of Woodward, Ferndale. NiaBethSchedule.BlogSpot.com Beginners Pilates – 6pm. Guardian Martial Arts & Fitness, 30942 Ford Rd, Garden City. GuardianMartialArts.com, 734-266-0565. Yoga - Basic Hatha – 6-7pm. Call for details. $10. Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Dearborn. Lisa Phelps, kiyoda1@me.com 313-410-3147. Qi Gong and Yoga for Real Bodies and Yoga Nidra – 6-7:15pm. Qi Gong is ancient Chinese exercise. No experience needed. Yoga Nidra provides stress relief and focus. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org, 734-282-9642.

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Free Consultation Wednesdays – 10am2pm. Theresa Edmunds, CHC (Certified Health Counselor) of Natural Concepts offers health and nutrition counseling to individuals and families. Call to set up your free first appointment or stop in for a chat to get more info. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, TheresaEdmunds@hotmail.com, 734-2461208. Swim with your Senior Dog – 3-5pm. For all breeds 7 yrs and older. Pool 4ft deep and heated to 90 degrees. Private sessions, so RSVP required. $12. Me & My Shadow, 29855 Ford Rd, Garden City. MeAndMyShadowLLC.com, 734-525-9500. PiYo (Pilates Yoga) – 5:45pm. This class combines Yoga Poses with Pilates mat exercises to build CORE strength and enhance agility and balance. $12. Vixen Fitness, 1347 E Fisher Fwy, Detroit. VixenFitness.com, 866-900-9797. Midweek Meditation Group – 6-8:30pm. Meets weekly for 2 sessions: a 1/2 hour guided meditation at 6, then a 1/2 hour silent, seated meditation at 7. Non-religious, nonsectarian; all welcome. $3 donation. Boston Tea Room, 195 W Nine Mile Rd B2, Ferndale. 248-547-2987. Canton Communicators Club – 6:30pm. Learn to become a better communicator and improve public speaking abilities! Canton Coney Island, 8533 Lilly Rd, Canton. Canton. FreeToastHost.com, 734-994-0569. Nia Class – 7-8pm. Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that leads to health, wellness and fitness. Nia’s purpose is to grow a worldwide community of healthy people who are empowered to do great things. $6. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropracticClinic.com, 734-455-6767.

SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two mtgs free. Comfort Inn & Suites, 17600 Dix Rd, Melvindale. Mark Slagle, 734-671-5888. Yoga - Basic Hatha – 8:45-9:45am. Call for details. $10. Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Dearborn. info@onespaceconnected. com 313-410-3147. Zumba – 9:30-10:30am. Zumba fuses Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow dance moves to create a fitness program that will blow you away. It’s all-inclusive and designed for every body, every shape and every age. $5. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208. Beginner Belly Dance – 5:45pm. Learn the beautiful art of belly dance. Our focus is to bring belly dance to the everyday woman for fun, low-impact fitness, and joy. $12. Vixen Fitness, 1347 E Fisher Fwy, Detroit. VixenFitness.com, 866-900-9797. Tai Chi – 6-7pm. $5. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropracticClinic.com, 734-455-6767. Aerial Arts – 6-7:30pm. Oh my! Learn to fly. $25. Detroit Flyhouse, The FD Loft Bld, 3434 Russell St Loft #302, Detroit. DetroitFlyHouse.com, Micha, 313-674-6424. Budokon Flow – 6:15-7:15pm. Experience movements that fuse the yogic, martial & living arts. 1st wk free. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pte Wds. Practice-Yoga. net, 313-881-2874. ZEN Box Rockz – 7:15- 8pm. Also meets on Mondays and Saturdays. Rock those abs, blast those thighs & crank off the hips all while you develop your strikes kicks! (WARNING - may cause weight loss and extreme toning).45 intense minutes. $5. World of Pole Fitness & Dance, 32669 Warren, Ste 6, Garden City. WorldofPole.com, patricia@ WorldofPole.com, 734-306-0909. Cardio Kickboxing – 7:45-8:45pm. Ages 13 and up. $5. Michigan Karate Academy, 23753 Van Born Rd, Taylor. 313-292-9214. Prenatal Yoga – 7:45-8:45pm. $14. Northville Yoga Center, 200 S Main St Unit B, Northville. NorthvilleYogaCenter.com, 248-449-9642.

Sales Training Workshop – 8:309:30am. Weekly sales training workshop for Presidents, CEOs, Sales Managers & Salespeople by Don Zavis, National Sales Trainer, Key Note Speaker, & Sales Coach. $25. Bingham Office Park, 30200 Telegraph Rd Ste 164, Bingham Farms. donzavis@ comcast.net, 248-497-5869. Vinyasa Yoga – 9-10:15am. Flowing sequence, suitable for all levels. $14. TaylorYoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com, 313-292-9642. Restorative Yoga – 10:45-11:45am. $8. Northville Sr Ctr, 303 W Main St, Northville. NorthvilleParksAndRec.org, 248-349-0203. Downtown Detroit Green Community – 10am-5pm. Open house at the Lofts at Rivertown - a pet friendly, diverse and Green Community. Showings every Friday, Saturday & Sunday. RSVP lightordarkdetroit@gmail. com or 877-769-5632. Lofts at Rivertown, 6533 E Jefferson, Detroit. lightordarkdetroit. com, lightordarkdetroit@gmail.com, 313-6223464. Middle Eastern Bellydance – 6-7:30pm. Bellydancing is a non-impact, weight bearing exercise that provides a good cardiovascular workout, increases flexibility, strength and coordination, and can burn as many calories as 30-60 minutes of jogging. $10. TaylorYoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com, RSVP 313-292-9642. Yin Yoga – 7-8:15pm. All levels welcome. $10. Detroit Flyhouse, The FD Loft Bldg, 3434 Russell St Loft #302, Detroit. DetroitFlyHouse.com.

Detroit Eastern Market – 5am-5pm. Market Fresh & EBT accepted. 2934 Russell St, bet Mark & Gratiot, Detroit. DetroitEasternMarket. com Classic Nia – 9:30am. All levels welcome. $13. Body & Mind Fitness, 239 E Nine Mile Rd, 1 blk E of Woodward, Ferndale. NiaBethSchedule.BlogSpot.com Healthy Backs Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Call for details. Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Dearborn. www. onespaceconnected.com/Embracingthelotus. htm, kiyoda1@me.com 313-410-3147. Beginner Pole Dance – 10am. Learn the basics of pole dance for fitness and fun. Increase strength, flexibility, coordination and more. Registration required. $25. Vixen Fitness, 1347 E Fisher Fwy, Detroit. VixenFitness. com, 866-900-9797. Kids Yoga – 11:30am -12:30pm. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org, 734-282-9642.

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