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Locally grown, Farm Fresh Fruits & Vegetables, Crafts, Flowers, Breads & Baked Goods, Fair Trade Organic Coffee, Honey, Local Businesses and more!

Weekly cooking demonstrations with Chef Kendall Mitchell!

Vendor spaces are $20 visit the website for an application or call Mary Anne at 586-943-5785 for more info

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Did you ever stop to think what life would be like without your friends? I was so blessed to grow up in a loving and supportive family, and so they became my basis of comparison for all friendships that followed. Maybe that set the bar pretty high, but over the years, I’ve had some pretty awesome friendships with some pretty amazing people, and my life has been so much the better for it.

Natural Awakenings magazine has given me a new avenue to reach out to others, and every day brings new opportunities to learn and grow. Even when I might feel like I am well read on a particular topic, I’m always thrilled to pick up some new angle, approach or insight from discussions with others.

Speaking of amazing people, Courtney Conover is a writer, blogger, certified yoga instructor and new mom. In honor of fathers everywhere, she interviewed a former Detroit Lion turned Mr Mom, and I think she illustrates some of the changing roles of new fathers. I think it’s a wonderful trend to see dads getting more involved in their childrens’ lives, and many of them in a very ‘hands-on’ way. Being there for your kids is a gift that just keeps on giving for everyone involved.

I am also blessed to get the chance to connect with Dr. Keefa Weatherspoon, who hosts a weekly radio show on Saturdays from 2-2:30pm on Newstalk AM 1200/99.9 FM WCHB and she’s on TV Fridays from 8-9pm, TV33, Comcast 20 & 90 or on the web at TV33WHPR.com. This lady has really got it going on! Stop by the Water Station to pick up some alkaline ionized drinking water and browse through the Healthy Soul Natural Foods store in the same complex at 18710 Woodward Ave (between 6 & 7 Mile Rds) in Detroit – next door to Dr Sharon Oliver and Dr Bob at Innate Healing and Chiropractic Center. If you’ve not visited this little island of wellness, you really owe it to yourself to check it out.

Dr Keefa is also promoting a new outreach where East meets West at the Wholistic Fair, held at Eastern Market on the first Saturday of each month up through October. (see the outside back cover for details) This event is free to the public and offers a wide variety of healers and wellness services and modalities all gathered together to help you in your journey along the path of healthy living.

We’ve all go so many wonderful opportunities to learn and grow, and it seems that the universe brings them to us in such different ways. Have you ever read about something that seemed intriguing at the time, but then you got side tracked and on to something else and forgot about it? Only to have it brought back to your attention in a different conversation, or maybe you read about it again in a different source. I’ve learned from my own past experience that when this happens to me, I best listen to what the universe has to say!

Over the years my Dad has challenged me and pushed me to do my best at anything and everything that I do, and I’m thankful for that. Isn’t it amazing how much wiser your parents advice becomes over the years? Especially once you become a parent yourself. Thanks Dad for always having my back, even when I didn’t know it, I am so very grateful and blessed that you cared enough to put up with all my drama over the years.

During this month when we celebrate Father’s Day, be sure to take some time to honor all the special men in your life and connect with them in some way.

All the best,

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16 Becoming Mr. Mom

by Courtney Conover

18 HEALTHY ESCAPES Unplugged Getaways Rebalance Our Lives

by Judith Fertig

22 DAD’S GOLDEN

STORY HOUR

Kids Listen with their Entire Being

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by Clint Kelly

24 HERE COMES… THE BRIDE, THE GROOM AND THE DOG

Saying ‘I Do’ with Your Dog

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by Sandra Murphy

26 HORMONE HELP FOR GUYS

Natural Ways to Boost Vitality

by James Occhiogrosso

28 AROUND THE CAMPFIRE The Rugged Outdoors Requires Gentle Manners

by Dave Foreman

30 ON THE ROAD

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WITHOUT WEIGHT GAIN

How to Eat Healthy, Away From Home

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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34 DO YOU PARKOUR? Using the World as a Fitness Playground

by Randy Kambic

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newsbriefs East meets West Wholistic Fair – Vision of a Wellness Revolution

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s healers, we are called to a purpose greater than ourselves and our generation. Our strength and courage to persevere is fueled by our determination to “Make A Difference” in the quality of life of the people we serve. We the healers of the city of Detroit recognize the urgent need for a substantial healing force to permeate our communities, our homes and our practice in order to help facilitate dynamic change.

We realize the need to step-up as a unified body and initiate the kinds of changes that will facilitate the healing and sense of well-being our community desires and deserves. Our individual efforts can be increased and multiplied when united and harmonized as a collective body for the common good, the common purpose of healing ourselves, our relations, our children, our families and our community.

Our vision must extend beyond our immediate circumstances and encompass a vision that reaches at least seven (7) generations into the future.

Through various arts and sciences, including education, wholistic products and services, we can prepare our youth and our community to receive the knowledge, experience and wisdom passed on to us from our healers, mentors, teachers and our ancestors.

We invite you to participate in the Sankofa Life Business Network East meets West Wholistic Fairs held on the first Saturday of each month through October, free to the public.

Location: Bert’s Warehouse located in the Eastern Market across from Shed 4, 2739 Russell St, Detroit. Call 313-366-5250 for more info and for healthy living and healing modality vendors, SankofaLife. net

Kriya Yog Public Programs With Paramahansa Atmanandaji

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wami Paramahansa Atmanandaji, one of the greatest living masters and authority on Kriya Yog and practical spirituality, will be visiting metro Detroit and leading a variety of public programs.

The following events will take place on four Saturday’s in June: June 9, 10:00a.m.-2 :00p.m., Pre-Kriya Yog Workshop, 34600 Quaker Valley Rd., Farmington Hills,

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$40, registration required; June 16, 3:30-5:00p.m., FREE Discourse, Ann Arbor Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave.; June 23, 10:30a.m.-1:30p.m., Discourse, Renaissance Unity, 11200 E. 11 Mile, Warren, Love Offering; June 30, 3:305:00p.m., FREE Discourse, Bloomfield Hills Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd.

A Kriya Yog Retreat will be held July 20-22 in Farmington Hills for those who have learned the techniques from Swami Atmanandaji, or would like to learn them at the Retreat.

Swami Atmanandaji has been coming to metro Detroit for over ten years.

Kriya Yog is a scientific and ageless practice that brings peace to everyday life. “Listen, practice, prepare and be ready to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world,” says Guruji. ‘’Life is to be lived positively, happily, healthily, harmoniously and lovingly.”

For information call Ray at (772) 40-KRIYA, email Detroit.kriyayog@ gmail.com, or visit Kriyayog.org

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First Annual Melvindale Farmers Market

The New Melvindale Farmers Market welcomes Chef K for Opening Day

The Market will be open every Wednesday from 2-7 PM starting June 13th and will continue through September.

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3155 Oakwood Boulevard Melvindale, MI 48122 Kendall of Trugourmand Next to theMitchell Melvindale Swimming Pool

hef will be on hand for the opening day of the new Melvindale Featuring Michigan Fruit and Vegetable Vendors, Local Artisans, Baked Goods, Flowers and Special Events.

Farmers Market from 2-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June For more information Terri ability David at 313-429-1080 13th.

Chef K please has contact a great to takeorwhat might tdavid@melvndale.org seem like random ingredients to the average person, but he can pull them together to create something delicious. It’s fun to shop at the local farmers market and pick out lots of great locally grown fruits and vegetables, but sometimes it can be a challenge to work them into meals for the week ahead without wasting anything. It’s a sad feeling when you discover a stinky ‘science project’ in the back of your refrigerator, especially when you know how much time and effort went into growing and picking and hauling and selling the item, not to mention the money that was spent to buy it.

Quinoa and spelt, both super healthy ancient grains will be on the menu for opening day. Chef K will be demonstrating simple ways to cook these items along with some of the locally grown in-season veggies that will be available for purchase at the new farmers market in Melvindale located at 3155 Oakwood Blvd, next to the Melvindale public swimming pool. Snap benefits will be accepted.

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newsbriefs Yogi Mark Whitwell returns to House of Yoga

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ne of the world’s most humble, soft spoken student and teacher of yoga returns to share the his knowledge. Mark Whitwell came into yoga in 1973 through the teachings of Krishnamacharya, the founder of yoga as we know it in the west. Whitwell contributed “The Heart Of Yoga,” a book about Krishnamacharya’s teachings and philosophies, written by Krishnamacharya’s son, Desikachar in 1995. Whitwell also has two books of his own: “Yoga of Heart” and his latest publication, just released in 2012, “The Promise of Love, Sex and Intimacy.”

Yoga is all about a person’s direct intimacy towards life itself. This is Mark’s message. He makes yoga accessible for all and insists that yoga be individualized for each person.

According to Abby Bechek Hoot of House Of Yoga, “When he came to the studio last year, he reached every single student who attended—from those who were brand new—to those who have been practicing and teaching for many years”. She continues, “We feel most fortunate that he has chosen to return this year to be with the community here.”

Location: House Of Yoga, 2965 W 12 Mile Rd. Berkley. For more information visit HouseofYoga.net, or call 248-556-0992.

Session 1 “The Promise: Love, Sex and Intimacy” Satsang with Mark Whitwell,

Friday, June 15, 7:30 to 9 p.m., fee: $25 Session 2 “Empowering Your Yoga, Your Life”, Saturday, June 16,

1 to 4 p.m., fee: $60 Session 3 “Advancing Your Yoga Practice”, Sunday, June 17, 1 to 4 p.m.,

fee: $60 Studio Space is limited, early registration is highly recommended.

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t was 37 years after leaving Vietnam that David Dyer truly grasped the significance of his brother’s famous mantra “Do not die with your music still in you.” With a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 68 and a visit to the Vietnam Memorial—on his knees he traded what was known as his best friend (his daily six pack) for sobriety.

After doing that, he was able to use his gift of language—a long suppressed talent—to confront the demons that had haunted him for decades.

He shares his own inspirational story in his book, “From Darkness to Light,” writing about childhood memories of growing up with his brother, Wayne, and his Vietnam experiences where he witnessed horrific events that would haunt him for decades.

He also writes of the uncanny circumstances that led him to meet Connie Fedel. Their warm friendship that developed at the beginning of some Yoga sessions and how that all became part of the connection that has completely turned his life around.

What: Book Signing, “From Darkness to Light,” by David D. Dyer (Brother to Renowned author and speaker Wayne W. Dyer), Book will sell for $12.99 Location: 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor, June 27th, 7:45 p.m.

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newsbriefs Vegan Diet Course offered for Second Year

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akland University School of Nursing will once again offer its professional development course “A Lifestyle Change to Improve Health: The Vegan Diet.”

Oakland has recently been honored with PETA’s Compassionate Campus Award for the development and implementation of this course. Since its kick off in September 2011, participants from all around the US and world, including: Canada, Germany, New Zealand and the UK have participated in the vegan experience.

Oakland University Instructor Marilyn Mouradjian, MSN, RN, has long incorporated the benefits of the vegan diet into her life and nutrition courses. She explains, “our culture relies heavily on pharmaceuticals that often have serious side effects. The vegan diet scientifically addresses the prevention and reversal of many chronic health conditions.”

This enlightening course is not just for nurses or Oakland students. Anyone who is interested in learning more about this culinary alternative to improving diet and lifestyle can enroll. Participants will enjoy a tasty approach to a wide variety of foods and menus that often eliminate the need for reliance on drugs and broaden an individual’s dietary repertoire. The vegan lifestyle is an extension of vegetarianism; that eliminates the use of any animal products for dietary practices, environmental purposes, and to promote healthy living. This means avoiding the use of some products allowed in vegetarian practice such as cheese, milk, and eggs. When asked, Mouradjian smiled and said, “Yes, we still eat cake—Vegan French Silk Pie is actually a crowd favorite.”

The next session will start June 24th and run for seven weeks. The course will be offered online and each week will offer a unique self-study module.

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relax is when you don’t have time for it. ~Sydney J. Harris

Location: Oakland School of Nursing, Rochester. For more information about the course or registration, please visit oakland.edu/pace or contact Marilyn Mouradjian at mouradji@oakland.edu or 248-370-4065

Kriya Yog PUBLIC Programs w/ Paramahansa Atmanandaji

June 9, 10:00AM-2:00PM

Pre-Kriya Yog Workshop, Farm. Hills (Reg. required) June 16, 3:30-5:00PM FREE Discourse Ann Arbor Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

June 23, 10:30AM-1:30PM Discourse

Renaissance Unity, 11200 E. 11 Mile, Warren, Love Offering

June 30, 3:30-5:00PM FREE Discourse Retreat: July 20-22 Bloomfield Hills Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd. 772-40-KRIYA www.kriyayog.org detroit.kriyayog@gmail.com "Life is to be lived positively, happily, healthily, harmoniously & lovingly" Baba

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newsbriefs Yoga for Kids is back

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oga is playful. Who hasn’t gotten a giggle from tipping out of Tree pose, or twisting into bound Lord of the Fishes for the first time?

Adults sometimes forget the element of play in a practice. Children are natural yogis as they bring a fearless playfulness to the bends and twists of yoga.

Taylor Yoga is beginning a Kid’s Yoga class on June 4 to honor the intuitive young yogis in our community. Kids will explore elements of stretching, breathing, and self-care in a safe environment with their peers. Through yoga, students ages 5 to 11 will gain focus, confidence, and body awareness while having fun with new friends!

Taylor’s Kid’s Yoga class will introduce children to poses and flows in a fun, safe environment with their peers. Yoga gives children an opportunity to stretch, breathe, and learn self-care. Classes will be held every Monday from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. Ages 5-11. Drop-ins are welcome.

physical area or gland in the body, and also carries specific mental-emotional strengths or blocks.

Taylor Yoga is offering a one-hour vinyasa yoga class led by certified yoga instructor Courtney Conover. Practitioners will experience a sequence that is designed to help balance the body’s chakras. Over time, people, events, and inner challenges can cause our chakras to become imbalanced or blocked. But, it is believed that by practicing certain traditional yoga postures that correspond to each chakra, we can release these blockages and clear the path to higher consciousness.

Classes are on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., and beginning May 5, on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.. All practitioners are welcome, regardless of age and experience.

Fee is $14 for all classes. Location: 8935 Telegraph Road. For more info, call (313) 292-9642 or visit tayloryoga.com.

Location: 8935 Telegraph Rd. Taylor, Fee: $8.00 per student. Mats are available for rental at $1.00.

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blockage in one or more of your chakras can make you feel sluggish, emotionally drained, or simply—not quite “right”. The chakras are comprised of seven energy centers—five along the spine and two in the head. Each corresponds to a

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Juggling Bumps Up Brainpower

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an rhythmically tossing and catching balls in the air help grow the brain? Researchers from the Universität Regensburg, in Germany, after studying two dozen people using brain scans, say yes. Half were asked to learn to juggle; the others were given no special instructions. After three months, the brains of the jugglers had grown by 3 to 4 percent in the areas that process visual and motor information; the more skilled the jugglers became, the greater the brain growth. No change occurred in the non-juggling group. The research team says the study proves that new stimuli can alter the brain’s structure, not just its function.

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study by the University of Glasgow, in Scotland, shows that men are at greater risk than women for Type 2 diabetes, because they tend to develop it at a lower body mass index. Furthermore, red meat, a favorite food among many men, is a suspected risk agent.

Harvard School of Public Health researchers have found a strong association between the regular consumption of red meat—particularly processed options like bacon and hot dogs—and a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Their study notes that replacing red meat with healthier proteins, such as low-fat dairy, nuts or whole grains, can significantly lower the risk.

Source: Nature.com

Eggs’ Sunny Upside

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ften considered one of nature’s most perfect foods, eggs are an excellent source of protein, lipids, vitamins and minerals. Now, researchers at the University of Alberta, in Canada, have discovered that they also contain antioxidant properties that help in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Jianping Wu and his team of researchers at the university’s Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science examined egg yolks produced by hens that were fed typical diets of either primarily wheat or corn. They found the yolks contained two amino acids; tryptophan and tyrosine, which have high antioxidant properties. The researchers found that two raw egg yolks offer almost twice as many antioxidant properties as one apple and about the same as half a serving (25 grams) of cranberries. When the eggs were fried or boiled, however, the beneficial properties were reduced by about half. “It’s a big reduction, but it still leaves eggs equal to apples in their antioxidant value,” says Wu. In prior research, Wu found that egg proteins converted by digestive enzymes produced peptides that work in the same way as ACE inhibitors, prescription drugs used to reduce high blood pressure. That finding contradicted the notion that eggs increase high blood pressure because of their cholesterol content.

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hink twice before sipping soda or soup that comes in a can. A recent study by Harvard School of Public Health researchers discovered people that ate one serving of canned food daily for five days had significantly elevated levels of bisphenol-A (BPA), an endocrine disrupter sometimes found in plastic bottles, that also lines most food and drink cans. Studies have linked high urine levels of BPA to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other health conditions. The spike in BPA levels recorded by the Harvard researchers was one of the highest seen in any study.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Association

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healthbriefs

Spuds Lower Blood Pressure

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he potato’s rep as a fattening food is getting a much-deserved revision. In a recent report in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, scientists note that two small servings of purple potatoes a day reduce blood pressure by about 4 percent—nearly as much as oatmeal—without causing weight gain. The researchers say that decrease may potentially reduce the risk of some forms of heart disease.

In the study, 18 volunteers that were overweight or obese with high blood pressure ate six to eight golf ball-sized purple majesty potatoes, with skins, twice a day for a month. The researchers used purple potatoes because the pigment in darker fruits and vegetables is especially rich in beneficial phytochemicals. They monitored participants’ blood pressure, both systolic (the first number in a blood pressure reading, such as 120/80) and diastolic, and found that the average diastolic pressure dropped by 4.3 percent, while the systolic pressure decreased by 3.5 percent. None of the volunteers gained weight.

Although they aren’t yet certain, the researchers believe that red- and whiteskinned potatoes may offer similar benefits. Pass on the butter or sour cream, though, and don’t even consider French fries—the study’s potatoes were cooked without oil.

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hanges in blood pressure during middle age can affect the lifetime risk for heart disease and stroke, according to a recent study published in Circulation, the American Heart Association’s weekly journal. Data from nearly 62,000 individuals whose blood pressure readings were tracked for an average of 14 years confirms that people who kept or lowered their blood pressure to normal levels by age 55 had the lowest lifetime risk for heart disease—22 to 41 percent, compared with 42 to 69 percent for those with high blood pressure.

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Build Muscles to Beat Diabetes

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ncreasing lean muscle mass—known to be a key in fighting frailty associated with aging (a condition called sarcopenia)—may also help protect against diabetes. A new study reports that every additional 10 percent of skeletal muscle mass is associated with reductions of 11 percent in insulin resistance and 12 percent in prediabetes or diabetes.

Dr. Preethi Srikanthan, of the University of California, Los Angeles, and her colleagues recently evaluated the data on 13,644 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III, from 1988 to 1994, and discovered the connection.

After adjusting for other contributing factors for diabetes, including generalized and abdominal obesity, they found that individuals with the greatest muscle mass were 63 percent less prone to the disease.

“Our findings suggest that beyond focusing on losing weight to improve metabolic health, there may be a role for maintaining fitness and building muscle mass,” says Srikanthan. “This is a welcome message for overweight patients that experience difficulty in achieving weight loss, as any effort to get moving and keep fit should be seen as contributing to metabolic change.”

Source: Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’! ~Audrey Hepburn

Bad Air

Smog Pollution Threatens National Parks The nonprofit Sierra Club is waging a fundraising campaign to protect U.S. national parks from the effects of power plants burning dirty coal. Executive Director Michael Brune reports, “Nearly one-third of all national parks exceed pollution safety levels.” To date, the club has been successful in stopping construction of 160 coal-fired plants.

Natural Resources Defense Council (nrdc.org) analyses show that not only cities, but seaside suburbs and rural areas as well, are reporting healththreatening “bad air days” during the summer due to smog pollution.

Some 250 communities and parks in nearly 40 states, led by California, routinely experience one or more “code orange” dangerous air days, deemed unsafe for children, older adults and those with breathing problems to be outside. More than 2,000 air quality alerts occurred nationwide in the first seven months of 2011, with many areas having long periods of days marred by elevated smog levels.

The push for cleaner air comes amid ongoing Environmental Protection Agency delays in approving updated air pollution standards, which the council notes could annually save thousands of American lives and eliminate tens of thousands of asthma attacks.

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Auto Immune Toxicity Report on New Car Interiors

The consumer watchdog Ecology Center’s HealthyStuff.org, a product test results website, points out that there is more to green vehicles than fuel economy. That new-car smell can include a toxic mix of chemicals carried over from the manufacturing of seats, steering wheels, dashboards and armrests. The group’s fourth annual report on more than 200 model year 2011 and 2012 vehicles gave the Honda Civic and CR-Z and the Toyota Prius top marks for the least interior pollution, while the Kia Soul, Chrysler 200 SC and Mitsubishi Outlander ranked as the worst.

The researchers tested for toxic heavy metals such as lead and mercury, and cancer-causing chemicals like benzene and brominated flame retardants. “Automobiles function as chemical reactors, creating one of the most hazardous environments we spend time in,” says Jeff Gearhart, research director of the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based nonprofit.

No mandatory testing or regulation of the chemicals used in vehicle manufacturing exists, so consumers face a lack of helpful information. The use of some chemicals has voluntarily declined since 2006, but many cars continue to contain chemical levels that consumer advocates consider unsafe. The biggest decrease has been in the use of plastics made with the highly toxic polyvinyl chloride (PVC), as well as bromine, chromium leather dyes and lead.

Where’s Poppa?

Dads’ Roles Changing with the Times A Pew Research Center analysis of the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) confirms the continuation of a 50-year trend leading to more than one in four fathers of children 18 or younger living apart from their children; 11 percent live separately from some of their children and 16 percent from all of them. Logically, the study further shows that fathers living with their children become more intensely involved in their lives, spending more time with them and taking part in a greater variety of activities, such as sharing meals, helping with

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Meetup Celebrates 10th Anniversary June 12 marks 10 years of online social collaboration through the Meetup network, formed in the aftermath of the September 2001 (9/11) tragedy. Co-founder and CEO Scott Heiferman says, “I was living a couple of miles from the Twin Towers, and was the kind of person who thought local community doesn’t matter much if we’ve got the Internet and TV. The only time I thought about my neighbors was when I hoped they wouldn’t bother me.”

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Black fathers (44 percent) are more than twice as likely as white fathers (21 percent) to live apart from their children, while Hispanic fathers (35 percent) are in the middle. Among fathers that never completed high school, 40 percent live apart from their children, compared with only 7 percent of fathers that graduated from college.

Many absent fathers try to compensate by communicating via email, social media or phone. Almost half say they are in touch with their children several times a week, but nearly one-third communicate less than once a month. Twenty percent say they visit their children more than once a week, but 27 percent have not seen their children in the past year.

Source: PewForum.org

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Public Demands GMO Food Labeling A campaign by Just Label It (JustLabelIt.org), a national coalition of 500 diverse organizations dedicated to the mandatory labeling of genetically engineered (GE) or modified organism (GMO) foods, has united 1 million Americans of all political affiliations to demand that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) require the practice.

“Pink slime, deadly melons, tainted turkeys and BPA in our soup have put us all on notice that what we eat and feed our families is critically important,” says Ken Cook, president of the Environmental Working Group. “Americans overwhelmingly demand safety, transparency and labeling of genetically engineered foods. It’s time for the FDA to come clean and restore public confidence in our food system.”

According to a political opinion survey conducted by The Mellman Group, pollster Mark Mellman explains, “Few topics other than motherhood and apple pie can muster over 90 percent support, but labeling of GE foods is one of those few views that are held almost unanimously.”

Colorado author Robyn O’Brien, founder of the AllergyKids Foundation, remarks, “Americans want more information for their families. Like allergen labeling, GE food labels would provide essential and possibly life-saving information for anyone with a food allergy.”

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Smog Pollution Threatens National Parks The nonprofit Sierra Club is waging a fundraising campaign to protect U.S. national parks from the effects of power plants burning dirty coal. Executive Director Michael Brune reports, “Nearly one-third of all national parks exceed pollution safety levels.” To date, the club has been successful in stopping construction of 160 coal-fired plants.

Natural Resources Defense Council (nrdc.org) analyses show that not only cities, but seaside suburbs and rural areas as well, are reporting healththreatening “bad air days” during the summer due to smog pollution.

Some 250 communities and parks in nearly 40 states, led by California, routinely experience one or more “code orange” dangerous air days, deemed unsafe for children, older adults and those with breathing problems to be outside. More than 2,000 air quality alerts occurred nationwide in the first seven months of 2011, with many areas having long periods of days marred by elevated smog levels.

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Becoming Mr. Mom by: Courtney Conover

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rofessional athlete? Check. Accomplished chef? Check.

Next up: Fatherhood. In honor of Father’s Day, Natural Awakenings interviews a first-time dad on his most important role yet.

Once upon a time former Detroit Lions offensive lineman-turned professional chef Scott Conover used his hands to block 300-plus-pound men on the gridiron. But today he uses them to sway his 25-pound 8-month-old son, Scotty, Jr., to sleep at naptime.

“Somehow, I turned on YouTube one day before he went to sleep, and I pulled up Rock Steady by the old R&B group The Whispers…and it worked. Now, it’s our thing,” said Conover. (Who knew the mega Web site could serve as a resource for lullabies?)

Conover, a first-time dad at 43, and his wife of nearly five years, Courtney, 35, took the scenic route to parenthood, having first pursued careers in various fields before marrying in their thirties.

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And Conover wouldn’t have it any other way.

Here, we asked the proud papa about diaper duty, discipline, and the dreams he has for his son.

NA: Eight months ago, your life forever changed when your son entered the world, and you were there to witness it. What was it like? Was it what you thought it would be?

CONOVER: It’s an experience that you can never quite imagine until you actually go through it…like running out on an NFL field on game day for the first time. It was amazing to finally have what you anticipated for so long.

NA: And what about Scotty’s homecoming? Take me back to those first few nights. The sleep deprivation, the crazy schedule or lack thereof…

CONOVER: It was a relief, actually, to finally have him home with us. For me, the lack of sleep was more of an issue before he arrived.

I would always hope that he would be okay and that the delivery would go smoothly for him and my wife.

Once he was here, I was relieved.

As for my wife, however, she’d have a different take on sleep deprivation because she was the one up at 2 a.m. nursing him throughout the night. Scotty wasn’t ready to eat my cooking just yet.

NA: You know I’ve got to inquire about how involved you are with changing diapers…

CONOVER: I knew my way around a disposable diaper. I was actually more experienced than my wife in that department…until we made the switch to cloth last month. Now we use cloth pocket diapers exclusively.

So far it’s been great. I can tell you one thing, this method makes the trash can a lot lighter…

NA: Before you know it, Scotty will be out of diapers and ready to board a school bus. What are you most looking forward to doing with your son when he’s older?

CONOVER: I most look forward to playing football with him in our

backyard, seeing full of life and energy. Watching him run, jump, and play the way I did at his age.

that eating well and exercising leads to productivity. I plan on preparing meals that are fresh, healthy, and, of course, full of flavor -- for all of us.

NA: Speaking of football, do you have any expectations for Scotty? I mean, having a former NFL player for a dad can be a bit intimidating. How do you plan to guide him without putting pressure on him?

CONOVER: First and foremost, I want him to experience all the life skills football has to offer, like discipline, teamwork, commitment, and goal-setting…all of which lead to triumph. When people think of triumph, they think of winning the game. But to me, triumph is being the best person you can be, and that’s all I expect from Scotty. Nothing more, nothing less.

NA: Let’s talk a bit about what can be a hot-button issue for some parents: discipline. You’re a big softy for Scotty now, but are you prepared to play the tough guy one day?

NA: What is your ultimate wish for your son?

CONOVER: My ultimate wish is for him to live a happy, fulfilling life and experience the joy of fatherhood like I do.

NA: So is a little brother or sister in the cards for Scotty?

CONOVER: I would like to say yes, I’m going to say yes.

NA: Whoa. Shouldn’t you run that by me first? I am your wife, after all!

CONOVER: Yeah, you’re right. It would probably be a good idea to do that first.

Courtney Conover is a Chicken Soup for the Soul contributor and vinyasa yoga instructor at Taylor Yoga in Taylor. She is also the author of the Cribside Chronicles blog at courtneyconover.blogspot. com which details her experiences as a new mom.

CONOVER: Absolutely. As his father, I am his life coach, and coaching is a job that forces you to practice tough love.

NA: You are the oldest of seven and have eight nieces and nephews, so you’re seasoned when it comes to being familiar with kids. But how is it different raising your own?

CONOVER: When they’re yours, you can’t sugar them up and give them back to their parents…you are the parent! Not that I condone feeding kids too much sugar…

NA: That’s the perfect segue to my next question. How do you plan to instill in Scotty the importance of a healthy lifestyle?

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less time and energy we have to expend to place it in some larger context.” We can just simply be.

Healthy vacation escapes help us do just that. We regenerate, reconnect with ourselves and others and re-imagine our lives in a more satisfying context.

Personal Growth: The Mind

HEALTHY ESCAPES Unplugged Getaways Rebalance Our Lives

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hen Jeanna Freeman vacationed at Earthshine Mountain Lodge, in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, she wasn’t sure what to expect. Touted as a “techno-amenityfree property,” it specializes in off-thegrid getaways (EarthshineLodge.com), meaning no in-room TV and a chance to digitally detox. Guests are encouraged to ditch their cell phones and laptops in favor of a zip line adventure through the Smoky Mountains forest canopy and laid back log cabin informality.

“Honestly, it was exhilarating being away from my cell phone,” admits Freeman, an interior designer from Collierville, Tennessee. “I hadn’t felt that good and ‘connected’ in a long time. I didn’t realize how much I needed that.”

Her experience highlights the new buzzwords and phrases in vacation travel: unplug, reconnect, digital detox and healthy escape. What is it about

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unplugging that seems so refreshing and like an ideal vacation?

Nicholas Carr, author of The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, explains that, “Using the Internet pushes us to a skimming and scanning form of thinking.” He occasionally unplugs to recover his attention span, noting, “A lot of our deepest thoughts only emerge when we’re able to pay attention to one thing.”

For memoirist Pico Iyer, author of The Man Within My Head, “The urgency of slowing down—to find the time and space to think—is nothing new.” What is new is figuring out workable definitions of stillness and movement when we spend a lot of our time physically still, but mentally in motion.

A noted travel writer for 20 years, Iyer likes to stay at monasteries around the world. He concludes, “Wiser souls have always reminded us that the more attention we pay to the moment, the

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MJ Goff was on a magazine writing assignment the first time she visited the Omega Institute, in Rhinebeck, New York (eOmega.org). As a student of New Age theories and a potential yoga teacher, Goff says she welcomed the opportunity to learn more. Once she attended the women’s retreat she was researching, she was hooked. “Every year since, I find myself being drawn to Omega for its promotion of meditation and overall encouragement of ‘staying in the present,’” she says. “All the programs stem from one mission: to keep us on the right path.”

Talks by internationally known speakers such as Joan Borysenko, Eckhart Tolle, Harville Hendrix and Daniel Amen are complemented by sessions in nurturing creativity, holistic health, and yoga practice. “People smile, but also keep to themselves,” explains Goff. “It’s a place for quieting your mind.”

For shorter getaways, Hay House, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, sponsors weekend I Can Do It! seminars in various cities (HayHouse.com).

Speakers such as Louise Hay, Gregg Braden, Wayne Dyer and Caroline Myss help attendees nudge closer to making milestone transformations, consciousness shifts and progress on their healing journeys.

Sometimes, personal growth simply involves sufficient quiet time to walk, contemplate and reconnect with our muse. “The real meaning of the word ‘retreat’ in the spiritual sense,” says Brother David Steindl-Rast, a Benedictine monk, “is stepping back. When one steps back, one gets a better view of the world, others and our deepest self.”

Iyer finds solace at New Camaldoli Heritage, a Benedictine community amidst the rugged terrain of Big Sur, California (Contemplation.com).

More than 2,000 monasteries and other spiritual communities throughout North America offer off-the-beaten-path retreats at reasonable prices and generally welcome guests of all religions and spiritual practices. The one requirement is that guests not disturb others.

At Ghost Ranch, in the high desert of Abiquiu, New Mexico, “The scenery alone is spiritual and healing,” relates Nancy Early, a New York film producer.

Under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church, activities encourage individual and social transformation (NewMexicoGhostRanch.org). Early says the best part is, “There’s one pay phone, and cell phones don’t work here; no TV or radio. You walk away from everything that controls your life.”

Optimal Wellness: Mind/Body

Sometimes the healthy escape we seek can be found at a destination spa, which combines enough structure to slowly wean us from daily busyness with sufficient soothing, quiet spaces and physical nurturing.

For Debbie Phillips—who spends part of the year in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, and the other part in Naples, Florida—one visit to a spa was all it took. As an executive and life coach, Phillips founded Women on Fire in 2003 to connect her “on fire” clients with each other via regional meetings and a free online newsletter, and discovered that the condition sometimes crosses the line into overwork.

“My first visit to a spa more than 20 years ago was when I first learned about the life-changing benefits of taking better care of myself. In addition to the soothing amenities, the peace, calm and quiet usually found at a spa—space to think, nap, read a book or gaze into the sky—often results in ‘less’ becoming ‘more’ in your life,” Phillips says.

“I have returned home feeling lighter and brighter and even more excited for what is next. The experience gave me just the boost I needed to keep going.”

Recently, Phillips discovered simple techniques to nurture herself all year long by attending a breathing and meditation class at the Lake Austin Spa, in Texas. “Now I start each day with long, deep breaths before I

even get out of bed,” she says. “It is so simple, so calming and establishes my day with peace.”

Virginia Nelson, a San Diego, California, attorney, likewise revels in her twice-yearly visits to Canyon Ranch, in Tucson, Arizona. “The pace in southern California is like running a marathon every day. My visits serve as respites that have allowed me to keep up with it this long.

“I first went in 1991 and saw a place to go and cocoon,” recounts Nelson, “but I also discovered incredible fitness and education classes.” The spa is essentially a reset button for her.

“It’s rest, rejuvenation and reinvention.”

Canyon Ranch has several U.S. locations (CanyonRanch.com).

Some facilities feature niche mind/ body experiences, such as the psychic massage or chakra balancing at Mii Amo Spa, in Sedona, Arizona (EnchantmentResort.com). Others specialize in holistic wellness. Tucson’s Miraval Resort, in Arizona, offers an integrative wellness program guided by Dr. Andrew Weil (Tinyurl.com/6p2l237).

Chill-out spa services like a hot stone massage are often balanced by breath walking, qigong or desert tightrope walking.

Active Adventure: The Body

Finding a clear stillpoint of one’s soul can also occur while moving and challenging our bodies. Exercise helps us break through not only physical boundaries, but emotional and spiritual barriers, as well.

Barbara Bartocci, a long-distance cycler and author of Meditation in Motion, maintains that moving keeps both our brains and bodies healthier.

“Research at The University of Arizona found that regular exercise appears to preserve key parts of the brain involved in attention and memory,” she notes.

“It is well known that exercise helps to reduce anxiety, allay depression and generally improve mood, by prompting our bodies to release more endorphins.”

Bartocci has experienced the power of these connections firsthand. “Active vacations are truly transformative,” she says emphatically. “When I bicycled across Iowa on RAGBRAI [The Des

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Moines Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa], we cycled 76 miles one day on hills with a constant 20-mile-per-hour headwind. It was a tough day, but I made it! My divorce was becoming final that summer, and completing that day gave me the encouraging inner message: ‘If I can cycle Iowa on the toughest day, I can re-cycle my life after divorce.’” She’s still moving along. Recently, she joined 500 other cyclists doing 60 miles a day for a week in Wisconsin.

Bill Murphy, of Annapolis, Maryland, made his breakthrough at the Boulder Outdoor Survival School (boss-inc.com). “While I wanted an adventure and to put myself out there, I also wanted to know that I was in good hands,” he says about why he chose a guided trip. Murphy was already in good shape, having competed in a local Ironman event. Following an initial fitness assessment that involved testing his heart rate after running at high altitude, he was deemed fit to take part in an outdoor survival experience in Utah’s desert country. With a knife, wool jacket, cap, gloves, long underwear and suitable shoes—but no tent, sleeping bag or food—his group learned to live off the land with the assistance of three instructors in an initial phase of the program.

“After two days we were given our backpack with the critical blanket, poncho and food rations. I have never been so happy to hear the words ‘1,500 calories’ in my life, and though I have

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eaten at some wonderful restaurants, the soups we made with those rations tasted better than anything I have eaten in my life,” he says.

Murphy learned how to purify water, make a tent from his poncho, start a fire with minimal tools and bed down in the cold without a sleeping bag or blanket. A crucial part of the survival training was the need to go even further when the group thought their adventure had ended. “We didn’t know whether that would be in 10 miles or 30,” he recalls. His ability to physically push past the mentally established timeframe led Murphy to see that he could also move beyond his either/or boundaries: either family or business; either business or adventure. “I realized that I don’t have to choose one over the other. I feel a better sense of balance now.”

In other parts of the country, Outward Bound Adult Renewal also offers new experiences that test physical limits and present breakthrough opportunities (OutwardBound.org). It’s also known for programs that help teens get a better handle on life. Participants often rock climb the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia or sea kayak along the Pacific Northwest or North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Options for growth and renewal appear endless.

Nearby or far away, for a few days or longer, a healthy escape can be truly restorative.

Judith Fertig regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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For some, mowing is the bane of summer; a choking, chugging chore to abhor. For others, it’s an artistic expression—the chance to maintain and admire a property’s carefully crafted aesthetic look while logging some laps around the lawn. Whether we enjoy it or prefer leaving the task to someone else, several considerations can make the experience less laborious, less polluting and even lighter on the budget as fuel prices rise.

Start high and stay high. Resist the temptation to mow the family lawn The U.S. Environmental Protecto resemble a closely shaved golf green.

Far better results are achieved by adjusttion Agency reports that a single ing the machine’s blade to the top setting and leaving it there until after Labor hour of operating a new gasDay. Taller grass in the spring shades the surface of the soil, so that crabgrass and powered lawn mower emits the other weed seeds can’t sprout as much.

High levels in the summer conserve same volume of volatile organic moisture and encourage deep root growth, so that the lawn becomes more compounds and nitrogen oxides drought-tolerant.

The fastest way to harm a lawn is by as 11 new cars, each driven for mowing too low—less than three inches one hour. for most grass species. Exceptions are Bermuda grass or seashore paspalum in the South, or bent grass in the North, all of which do best when mowed at one to two inches high.

Fertilize naturally. Organic fertilizers derived from plant or animal byproducts work with the soil’s biology to feed the lawn slowly and evenly. Leave the grass clippings on the lawn, which quickly biodegrade to provide more free, natural lawn food.

The natural approach to nourishing a lawn requires less frequent mowing and makes it more adaptable to long dry spells. Synthetic chemical fertilizers, which are formulated to stimulate a lot of growth quickly, are designed to demand more mowing and watering.

Get grass off of gas. If a lawn is a third of an acre (15,000 square feet) or less, consider this: Today’s “push” or motorless mowers are not our grandfathers’ heavy wood and steel models. Manufactured from high-grade plastics, lightweight metals and precision blades that rarely need sharpening, the modern mowers cut grass cleanly and are a breeze to use. They are the healthiest choice for people, lawn and planet. For larger acreage, new models powered by propane burn cleaner than gasoline-run engines.

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DAD’S GOLDEN STORY HOUR Kids Listen with their Entire Being

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oon, the brave little tailor and the beautiful Princess Minnie were happily married. And to think it all began with seven dead flies.”

So ends The Brave Little Tailor, starring Mickey Mouse. Whenever I concluded reading with those words and attempted to close the well-worn book, I was inevitably hit with a chorus of, “Aw, Dad,” as they yearned for more.

Why had my offspring narrowed the book selections to so few predictable favorites? Although the kids loved it, the constant repetition got to me. I rather empathized with the darker side of the original Brothers Grimm version of the tale.

It’s not that I was opposed to pulling story duty. Children take comfort in the familiarity and lasting values of classic storylines. But at reading time, temptation whispered, “What they want is your time. It doesn’t matter what you read; just read…”

A brief motor racing vignette in Road & Track, perhaps, or the latest major league baseball trade analyses from Sports Illustrated?

My mind would wander. They’d scold me.

“Dad! You just said the little tailor

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caught seven flies in a row. It’s, ‘Seven flies at one blow,’ Dad.” Busted. Sadly, it wasn’t long before I was caught yet again.

“Dad! It was Chicken Little who thought the sky was falling and The Little Red Hen who worked to bake the bread her lazy friends wouldn’t lift a finger to make. You always get them mixed up.”

Verbal slips aside, the kids crowded closer. They jockeyed for position against my chest, listening to the whoosh of my heart, the cadence of the words and the conviction of my voice reverberating into their inner ears, down along their spinal columns and deep into their souls.

Still, given the choice between Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle or the daily stock quotations, I’m afraid that Wall Street often muscled the good woman aside.

My wife urged me to persist. “The children have me all day. If only for a half-hour every night, you’ve got a solid grip on the children. Don’t let them slip away.”

Okay, I thought. Just as Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle had her magical cures for never-want-to-go-to-bedders, surely I could find a cure for my reading ennui.

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In fact, taking a page from the Little Tailor’s playbook, I found seven.

First, I sometimes invited a “guest” reader. A Grover hand puppet and a gravelly voice kept me alert, delighted the kids and gave those stories a fresh new lease.

The second remedy was to turn off the TV, ignore the phone and read by a lone lamplight that ringed me and my audience in a cozy glow.

Third, for variety, we’d sometimes read in a “secret” place. Goldilocks acquires a new dimension when read under the kitchen table.

My fourth remedy was to introduce dinner readings. “For the first course,” I’d say, “a heaping helping of Hansel and Gretel.” Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches lend themselves nicely to this departure from standard fare.

Fifth, I’d occasionally take a break by playing a talking book episode. It made old standbys like Tom Sawyer fresh again.

As a sixth solution, when I assigned the kids parts in a story the plot took on a dimension that would often make us giggle. Even very young children that haven’t learned to read are able to memorize well-loved passages and recite lines verbatim.

The seventh remedy was to spin original tales. When I was a boy, my mother created an entire forest world populated by clever animals: Fox, the sly one; Owl, the fusty Winston Churchill; and Beetle Boy, the action hero. I took what she began and created Further Adventures from the Deep, Dark Wood.

While I didn’t feel every inch the polished spinner of tales early on, neither did I abdicate the richly fulfilling role of chief reader for our little tribe.

The more interest I showed their beloved classics, the closer they snuggled.

Remedies in hand, my attitude improved. I relaxed and became less attached to my “other” reading material. At story time, I soaked up the hugs, the laughter and the love.

Truth be told, I came to like having the most luxurious—and requested— lap around.

Clint Kelly, a communications specialist for Seattle Pacific University, in Washington, authors tales for children and adults on topics ranging from dinosaurs to child rearing. Connect at ClintKelly Books.com.

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Saying ‘I Do’ with Your Dog

by Sandra Murphy

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liver Mullins, Pekingese, walked down the aisle with Katherine Austing, flower girl. Although he’s quite the social animal, Oliver became a bit restless during the ceremony because he’s used to more action than talk. Ever since puppyhood, Oliver has proved his mettle, traveling the motorcycle race circuit in a motor home with his owners, Rachel and Charlie Mullins.

“Oliver does everything with us, so he had to be in the wedding too,” explains Charlie, a professional rider. “He’s used to crowds.”

Rachel’s family lives in Pennsylvania, while Charlie’s resides in Iowa. Everyone met up for the wedding at a mountain church 90 minutes from the couple’s home in Hickory, North Carolina. “It’s fun to include your dog in your special day,” says Charlie. “For us, it also eased any tensions and reminded us to laugh and enjoy the day.”

Further north, in the Finger Lakes region of Central New

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York, Angela Winfield and Lance Lyons married at another scenic outdoor spot, this one lakeside at the historic Aurora Inn. Winfield and Lyons have been legally blind since the ages of 4 and 29, respectively. They met while learning to work with their guide dogs. “For several weeks, we took two trips a day with the dogs and trainer to learn and bond with the dogs,” says Winfield, noting, “Lance and I bonded, too.”

Ogden, a black Labrador and golden retriever mix, walked down the aisle with the maid of honor as the flower dog. Riddler, a German shepherd and golden retriever mix, served as the ring bearer and escorted the groom to his position to await the bride. Both dogs wore tuxedo collars with satin buttons and bowties, matching cuffs and fresh flower boutonnières.

The couple relates amusing stories of a few small complications. Service dogs are inventive creatures and in this case, their contributions included unfastening the safety pins in order to remove their formal cuffs and return them to Angela and Lance before the couple could tie the knot. Then Ogden took a nap on the bride’s train.

“We heard it made a nice contrast: black dog on white dress,” says Winfield, laughing. Because Riddler wants to be near Lance at all times, they looped his leash around a table leg

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during their first dance as a newly married couple. “He dragged the whole table onto the dance floor!” Appropriately, the cake topper included a pair of dogs, along with the bride and groom.

Winfield and Lyons rented the historic lakeside E.B. Morgan house, in Aurora, for visiting family members. “We aren’t that formal. We had local cheeses and beer, ribs and a clambake in this museum setting,” relates Lyons. The dogs fit right in.

Dogs facilitate weddings in other ways, as well. In Harleysville, Pennsylvania, husband-hopeful Drew Scheeler enlisted the help of Reese, a Yorkshire terrier pup. “I couldn’t think of a better way to propose than on a dog tag with the words, ‘Amy, will you marry me?’” he says. “Reese changed our lives, and there was no way he wouldn’t be part of our wedding. He barked only once, when we kissed.”

Kelley Goad, a dog walker for Ben and Lori Newman, in Seattle, met their chocolate Labrador, Milkshake, a year before their wedding, so who bet-

ter to walk the dog down the aisle? Milkshake’s day started with several hours of play at a local dog park, followed by a bath so he would be sweet-smelling for the ceremony.

Milkshake spent the evening before the big day at Goad’s house. Although they were friends, his nervousness at being separated from his people resulted in gastric distress.

Once reunited, his upset was over, just in time for a problem-free walk down the aisle.

During the photo session, Milkshake happily posed with the wedding party.

“The photographer worked with us,” relates Goad.

“Milkshake is solid when told to sit-stay, and when I showed him a treat, his ears perked up for the picture.” Afterwards, following a few laps through the cocktail party reception, Milkshake was ready to retire to the dressing room with a new chew for a nap. All’s well that ends well.

Sandra Murphy is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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Hormone Help for Guys Natural Ways to Boost Vitality

by James Occhiogrosso

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ithout hormones, the body’s chemical messengers affecting every human biological system, nothing works correctly.

Testosterone, in particular, is critically important for male development, starting in the embryo, through puberty and into old age.

After reaching peak levels in a man during his mid-to-late-20s, his testosterone level begins a slow decline.

From the age of about 35, it drops by about 10 percent per decade for the rest of his life, accompanied by a slight increase in estrogen levels.

While women experience physical markers when they enter menopause, there is no specific point at which men typically enter andropause, the less extreme male version of the change of life due to low hormone production.

Related changes usually cause minor problems at first and then tend to become more severe.

Medical studies from Seattle’s Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care System, the University of Washington and Harvard University show that testosterone deficiency contributes to reduced muscle and bone mass, male breast enlargement, depression, atherosclerosis, anemia and diabetes.

normal total testosterone level, but have a low level of free testosterone. A saliva test brings clarity, because saliva only contains free hormones. Fifty-plusyear-old men with low free testosterone that show signs of hormone imbalance should consider natural supplementation, even when total testosterone is normal. It’s best to test before starting a rebalancing program and to retest after a few months. Establishing a record over time allows a man to monitor and adjust progress.

Taking supportive steps in nutrition and lifestyle choices can make a big difference.

Hormones travel the bloodstream in bound and unbound (free) forms; only the free ones activate various body functions. When evaluating a man, a doctor will typically order a blood test for total testosterone, combining both forms.

Older men often can show a

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Diet. Proper nutrition, embracing a full complement of vitamins and minerals, is essential. Eliminate red meat, cheese, fast food and processed snack foods, which can increase estrogen levels.

Herbal supplements such as Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris), or puncture vine; ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), Korean red ginseng (Panex ginseng) and maca (Lepidium meyenii or Lepidium peruvianum) can help by increasing testosterone levels, sexual libido or erectile function. Some influence testosterone levels directly; others help enhance function by indirectly providing nutrients to improve circulation and general sexual health.

Weight control. Excess fat, particularly around the abdomen, stores and produces estrogen. Reducing fat tissue can help both lower estrogen and enhance testosterone.

Environmental exposure. Endocrine disruptors, called xenoestrogens, from everyday exposure to toxic estrogenic industrial chemicals, can mimic the effects of estrogen in a man’s body.

These routinely appear in petrochemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, dairy

products, meats, canned foods, personal care products and plastics.

Bisphenol-A (BPA) in the lining of metal food cans is particularly dangerous.

Avoid microwaving foods in plastic containers, even when they are labeled as microwave-safe.

Research medications. Dr. Eugene R. Shippen, co-author of The Testosterone Syndrome, states, “High-dose statin drugs used to lower cholesterol definitely lower testosterone levels and are high on the list of causes of erectile dysfunction.”

Exercise. Physically inactive people lose up to 5 percent of their total muscle mass per decade. Exercise helps to lower estrogen levels and enhance testosterone levels.

Past incorrect beliefs that testosterone replacement therapy causes prostate cancer left many medical practitioners reluctant to prescribe it. The latest scientific research shows that a healthy man does not increase the risk by raising his testosterone level to the normal biological range for his age. Renowned medical oncologist and prostate cancer

researcher and survivor, Dr. Charles “Snuffy” Myers, has stated, “There is absolutely no hint that testosterone at high levels correlates with prostate cancer.”

He founded the American Institute for Diseases of the Prostate, near Charlottesville, Virginia.

Natural bioidentical testosterone cream labeled USP, for United States Pharmacopeia standard, is available at compounding pharmacies. Bioidentical means that a substance has the same chemical form as that produced by the human body.

Other forms of testosterone therapy, including biweekly injections, skin patches and pills, typically employ synthetic chemicals that are similar, but not identical, to natural testosterone. Thus, such products are not completely recognizable by the body. About 15 years ago, bestselling author and hormone balancing expert Dr. John R. Lee published his startling conclusion that synthetic hormones can cause serious side effects, including an increased risk of stroke, cancer and liver damage. His findings were

subsequently confirmed by the Women’s Health Initiative study. Injections, skin patches and pills subject the body to unnatural fluctuations in testosterone and estrogen. In contrast, skin creams permit precise daily or periodic dosing as prescribed by a qualified health care practitioner.

As they age, some men strongly feel the effects of a cumulative decline in testosterone levels and experience significant symptoms, while others barely notice it. Restoring testosterone to its biological norm can be rewarding.

Remember that hormones are powerful and a little can go a long way. Beyond a prescribed amount, more is not better and can reverse benefits.

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or centuries, Americans that know how to live close to the land have traveled comfortably in wild country by using the resources of the wilderness. But today there are so many people out tramping around the last tiny areas of isolated, fragmented and injured wilderness that we can’t afford to play mountain man anymore; we have to tread more softly, out of respect and generosity of spirit toward the land and its wild inhabitants.

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Stay on designated switchbacks.

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On the trail, bag toilet paper and carry it out to a proper disposal site or safely burn it in a campfire. Human feces are a pollutant if not properly buried in a cat hole dug a few inches into the soil and thoroughly covered. Dig and dispose away from temporarily dry watercourses, campsites, trails and other places where hikers may tarry. In the right place, waste can provide food for insects and worms that live in the topsoil.

Use existing fire rings. Also, only use downed and dead wood for campfires; never break limbs or twigs off dead or living trees. Never build a fire in overused or fragile areas like timberline lakeshores or above the tree line.

Use a fire pan on raft and canoe trips and pack out the ashes or deposit them in the main current if that is allowed in

river-specific rules. Better yet, rely on a backpacker’s camp stove.

Pack it all out. No littering; and pick up trash found along the way.

Follow the rules on float trips. Invisible camping techniques involve the use of fire pans, portable toilets, proper disposal of dishwashing water and the like. A use-appropriate river permit will have clear instructions on minimumimpact techniques that when practiced, become a habit.

Dress dully. The wilderness is no place for fluorescent colors on a tent, backpack or clothing. Wear khaki or light-colored clothing (some say yellow is best) to discourage mosquitoes, which hone in on dark colors (especially blue), color contrast and movement. Avoid hunting areas in designated seasons.

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Keep pollutants away from waterways. Don’t wash dishes, clean fish, take a bath or introduce soap, grease or other pollutants (biodegradable or not) into backcountry streams, lakes, potholes or springs. Swimming (not soaping up) in well-watered areas is usually harmless.

was once a wilderness paradise, vibrant and diverse, cyclical, yet stable, pure and unpolluted, with a diversity and abundance of life that staggers the

Leave native wildlife and natural objects intact. Many plants and animals are imperiled; in part, because of collection and sales of nature’s artifacts. Leave fossils, crystals and other treasures, including petroglyphs and potsherds, in place.

Finally, drive slowly in wilderness areas to protect wildlife crossing access roads.

imagination. Today, the American wilderness is under continual attack by humans and vanishing rapidly.

Activists at Rewilding.org want to reverse this trend. counts on drinking from there will be repelled and may die from dehydration.

Camp at least a quarter of a mile (farther

Dave Foreman is co-author of The Big Outside Revised Edition and founder of The Rewilding Institute, headquartered in Albuquerque, NM (Rewilding.org).

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by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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ealth-conscious and sustainably minded folks know how challenging it can be to eat well on the road. Most restaurants dotting interstates and airports offer supersized portions of soulless, processed foods, devoid of satisfying whole-food goodness or regional flair. They’re more like a drive-by shoot up of fat, sodium and sweeteners.

Yet it is possible to find healthy foods while traveling, given a little preplanning that can add fun and excitement to the adventure. Whatever the mode of transportation, follow these tips from seasoned registered dietitians to feel fit, trim and happy while out and about for business or pleasure.

Bring Food: Number One Rule of the Road Once we feel hunger pangs, we’re more likely to eat whatever’s within arm’s reach, so for driving trips, take a cooler of healthy options that are kind to hips and waistlines. If flying, pack non-perishable snacks in a carry-on bag.

Diana Dyer, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based dietitian and organic farmer, has logged thousands of miles travelling

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and speaking about “food as medicine.” Her secret: “I carry dried organic fruits and vegetables, organic granola bars, organic nuts and organic peanut butter.” Before arriving at her hotel, she’ll ask the cab driver to take her to a local food co-op to pick up organic fresh fruits, juice and yogurt. Dyer is adamant about organic food, no matter where she goes, because she doesn’t want to consume hormones, antibiotics and agricultural chemical residues, many of which contribute to weight gain, especially in combination with typically high-fat Western diets.

Dyer rejects hotel breakfast buffets too, which typically offer low-fiber, highly processed fare. Instead, she packs her own organic rolled oats, dried fruits, nuts and green tea. Then, all she needs is the hotel’s hot water to stir up a fortifying, satisfying, health-protecting breakfast. Hotel rooms with mini-refrigerators make it easy to store perishable items. If a fridge is unavailable, use the in-room ice bucket to keep milk, yogurt and cheese at a safe temperature.

When road-tripping with children, a cooler will save money and time and provide a tasty and energizing on-the-spot

picnic for road-weary, hungry travelers.

Remember to bring silverware, napkins, cups and a blanket or tablecloth.

Roadside rest areas and community parks provide free access to picnic tables, clean restrooms and a place to romp and stretch (read: burn calories).

Plus, Mother Nature’s entertainment surely beats a potentially dirty, plastic, fast-food play space.

When it’s time to restock supplies, ask for directions to the closest supermarket, food co-op, natural foods grocery store or farmers’ market. Most are located close to major highways.

Seek Out Farm-Fresh Foods and Regional, Ethnic Cuisine To find fresh fruits and vegetables while on the road, stop at state welcome centers for free maps and guides to farm stands and farmers’ markets to enjoy the taste of healthy local seasonal flavors.

Before Lebanon, New Hampshirebased dietitian KC Wright goes on the road, she goes online to check department of agriculture websites for the states she’ll visit. She searches for both farmers’ markets and farm-to-restaurant programs.

Also check a destination city’s calendar of events for regional and ethnic food festivals. The food won’t necessarily be low in calories, but will be high in the fun-factor. Simply share larger-thanlife servings with travelling companions for the best of all worlds.

Reevaluate Restaurants and Accommodations Raleigh, North Carolina Dietitian Nicole Miller chooses vacation rentals over hotels when traveling so that she has ready access to a kitchen. Being able to prepare some of our own food saves money and slashes calories.

Beware of all-you-can-eat buffets; they nearly guarantee overeating. Also be prepared to split entrées at most restaurants or order two items from the appetizer menu. Inquire about local menu items and ask how food is prepared. Request sauces, gravies and dressings “on the side” to control those extra calories.

Having access to the Internet or a smart phone makes it even easier to locate healthy eating restaurants (as does asking folks at farmers’ markets). Dawn Brighid, project manager for Sustain-

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Think Exercise and Hydration Many hotels have exercise rooms and swimming pools, but also ask for a walking map of the area to explore interesting sights on foot. State and national parks provide scenic and invigorating hiking trails. Bring a daypack for healthful snacks and water.

Note that people often mistake hunger for thirst, and it’s easy to become dehydrated when travelling. Keep a refillable water bottle to refresh and reenergize.

Here’s to fun, safe and healthy travels.

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BORN TO EXPLORE

by Joe Robinson

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t happens to all of us. We wake up one day and realize that we have been here before—just like yesterday and the day before that. Today is destined to be the same as all the others: safe, comfortable… and boring.

Often, we need to engage in new experiences to be more vital and happy.

Research from psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Gregory Berns, Ph.D., author

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of Satisfaction, shows that our brains benefit from new experiences so much so that the process releases the feel-good chemical dopamine. According to a study published in the journal Neuron, it is even triggered by the mere expectation of a new experience. Researchers call this the “exploration bonus.”

We are born to explore. Dr. Norman Doidge, author of The Brain that Changes

Itself, maintains that connections between brain neurons, called dendrites, develop in response to new experiences, and they shrink or vanish altogether if they’re not stimulated with new information. To keep our brains happy, we have to keep moving forward into the new.

If novelty feels so good and does good things for us, why do we usually stick with what we know? The answer lies deep in the emotional center of the brain, called the amygdala, which perceives the unknown as potentially threatening. As a result, we often overestimate the potential risk inherent in a new experience and underestimate the consequences of playing it safe.

The good news is that we can override this default. Here are some practical ways to build the necessary life skills— our venture aptitude—to pursue new experiences and really start living.

Do it to do it. When you approach an experience with this attitude, there is no harm to your self-worth because your objective isn’t the result, but the experience; the pursuit of knowledge, challenge or enjoyment—and that’s egoless.

Advance into the fear. You inflame fear by running from it, and you reduce it with every step that you take facing straight at it.

Make the unknown more knowable. Knowledge trumps irrational fears. Talk to others that have participated in experiences you wish to engage in. Do research.

Don’t look at the mountaintop.

Break down big goals (running a race, acting in a neighborhood play) into small, incremental goals (running around the block, taking a beginner’s voice class) to build competence and confidence.

Dabble. Sample the offerings. Try several different classes or events to see which ones excite you the most.

Judge your life by how much you try, not by the results. That removes the fear and alibis, and puts you squarely in the center of the place where you are at your happiest—absorbed in lifeaffirming experiences.

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Do You Parkour?

Using the World as a Fitness Playground

by Randy Kambic

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thletes’ hunger for new ways to exercise, challenge and express themselves continually prompts the evolution of new sports, often rooted in earlier pursuits. Windsurfing, snowboarding and mountain biking are examples.

Now, a growing number of parkour practitioners are springboarding and combining ingredients from multiple sports and activities in an effort to defy gravity using nothing but sturdy shoes and props.

First popularized in France, parkour means “of the course” (specifically, an obstacle

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unconventional, strictly urban, underthe-radar training method, parkour is increasingly viewed as a way for serious athletes in demanding sports to train and secure an edge. Adult men and women that competed in gymnastics, track and field or diving in their youth particularly enjoy reviving earlier skills.

American Parkour (APK), headquartered in Washington, D.C., considers itself the leading such community in the world. Established in 2005 by Mark Toorock, its website now hosts 90,000-plus registered users and is visited monthly by 100,000 inquirers. It provides news, daily workout emails, training guides, advice for beginners, instructional tutorials, guidelines for local recreation, and photo and video galleries.

Toorock, who played high school soccer and was then a serious martial artist in oom yung doe, kung fu and capoeira (which bridges dancing and gymnastics), was instantly hooked in 2003 when he saw a video of David Belle; the French native and acknowledged founder of parkour has appeared in 20-plus movies and commercials since 2000. “It was so different and authentic, what he was doing,” he says.

After opening the first parkour and freerunning gym at Primal Fitness, in D.C., in 2006, APK expanded to locations in Gainesville, Florida, and San Antonio, Texas. All offer an introductory session, full supervised parkour curriculum, boot camps, womenspecific classes, summer camps and

freerunning classes.

Toorock co-created and co-produced Jump City: Seattle, eight, one-hour parkour action shows to introduce more people to the concept (G4TV.com). Other fitness centers that now focus on parkour include: Base Fitness, in Noblesville, Indiana; Apex Movement, outside of Denver; Parkour Visions, in Seattle; Miami Freerunning, in Florida; and Fight or Flight Academy, in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

More clubs are getting up to speed nationwide, with the San Antonio parks and recreation department currently adding a parkour park.

“Parkour allows adults to either continue or learn gymnastics for the first time in a new, creative context,” Toorock says. Natalie Strasser, a competitive gymnast for 13 years, including at Kent State University, is a Los Angeles-based APK-sponsored athlete and conducts workshops.

Travis Graves, head trainer for APK Academies, which trains teachers, says, “One of the first priorities for beginners is instilling a respect for the forces and impact of landings, so we work on rolling, balance and footwork.” He also emphasizes the importance of thorough warm-up and cool-down periods, as well as overall safety guidelines.

“Some women might feel intimidated, as most of what they see on You Tube are teenagers or young men doing their thing,” comments Graves. “But anyone can experiment and

develop his or her own parkour style at their own comfort level.”

Lisa Peterson, of McLean, Virginia, was first attracted to parkour’s creative movements, which represented a personal next step after years as a teacher and performer in ballet, ballroom and Argentine tango dancing. “As a victim of child abuse, I am always looking for ways to strengthen my confidence and self-esteem,” she says. “Parkour has done that for me.”

APK regularly holds community gathering “jams” around the country. We encourage everyone to follow our guidelines, notes Toorock, although we can’t say that other methods are wrong.

“Everyone has a sphere of capabilities. We help individuals expand safely and in proper progression,” he explains. “Some beginners may wear protective gear like gloves or shin guards but almost always relinquish them because they don’t want to rely on them, but take full responsibility for themselves and gain full freedom of movement.

“The world is a playground,” he concludes. “Parkour just makes more use of more of it.”

Learn more at AmericanParkour.com and DavidBelle.com.

Randy Kambic is a freelance editor and writer in Estero, FL, and a copyeditor for Natural Awakenings.

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Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic for Pets – 4:308pm. Protect your pets from illness even in this economy! Top quality vaccines and heartworm meds for dogs and cats at low prices. Clinic brought to you by Basil’s Buddies. Check online for prices. Tiny Paws Pet Grooming, 13498 Dix Rd, Southgate, BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098.

Total Body Yoga - Total Relaxation 9-10:15am. Taught by Lauren Burtell, 313-6717909 or LaurenBurtell@comcast.net Drop in rate $10 (discounts for multiple classes) Livonia Recreation Center, 15100 Hubbard, Livonia.

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JUNE 2 Wholistic Fair – 8am-6pm. Eastern & Western healing modalities combined for revolutionary healing arts, products & services. To be held 1st Sat of each month thru Oct 6th) Presented by Sankofa Life Network, for vendor & volunteer registration call or SanKofaLife.net Free. Bert’s Warehouse – Eastern Market, 2739 Russell St – across from shed 4, Detroit. 313-366-5250.

SAVE THE DATE An Introduction to Natural Health

by Nature’s Sunshine – 9am-5pm.

Join us! Includes lunch, books, CDs, & more! $35. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

Total Health Foods - Double Punch Day - Get more bang for your buck with double punch day!

Get to your rewards faster! Stop in and save!

Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte.

THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

JUNE 7 Meditation & Markers - 6:30-7:30pm. Fun filled children’s guided imagery/meditation/ drawing to relax minds, increase creative energy, and thought patterns. Inspire your children to what is beyond the normal classroom environment. $12, discount for siblings. BodyWorks Healing Center, 819 Mill St, Plymouth. BodyWorksHealingCenter.com, 734-416-5200.

JUNE 9

Low Cost Vaccine Clinic - 2:30-5:30pm. Provided by Sumpter Pet Care, Dr. Yvonne Craiger, DVM. Brief Exam (required) - $10. Distemper Vaccine (dog, cat or ferret) - $15. Distemper w/ Leptosporosis or FeLV - $20. Rabies - $15.

Bordetella or Leptosporosis (alone) - $10. Lyme Vaccine - $18. Heartworm Test - $15. Fecal Float Stool Check - $15. Belleville Feed Rite, 11760 Belleville Rd, Belleville. SumpterPetCare.com, 734-697-4700.

Basil’s Buddies Pet Photo Contest – 9am-2pm.

Our first pet photo contest! Submit your pet’s photos, win prizes, and help us raise money to support the animals in our rescue! All photos must be submitted in advance. Voting will be held at St. Cyprian’s Earth Day event! St. Cyprian Church, 13249 Pennsylvania Rd, Riverview. For details visit BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098.

Pet Adoptions and Craft Sale - 9am-2pm.

Basil’s Buddies will have cats available for adoption at St. Cyprian’s Earth Day event! We will also have crafts and other animal-themed

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St. Cyprian Church, 13249 Pennsylvania Rd, Riverview. BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098.

St. Cyprian’s Save the Earth Day - 9am-2pm.

Rummage sale. Indoor and Outdoor! Items for resale to raise funds for feeding the homeless. Recycling drop off. Paper shredding. Large & small electronic and computer devices. Batteries, mercury thermometers & CFLs. Unopened medications & new/used medical equipment.

Used school supplies (pens/pencils/markers).

Leftover building materials for Habitat for Humanity. Food, activities & entertainment. Welcome table and bake sale. Sign up for volunteers for pantry garden. Knights of Columbus concessions. Pet adoption. Basil’s Buddies - adoptable cats and kittens. Huskies sponsored by St. Cyprian Parish Leadership Groups. St. Cyprian Church, 13249 Pennsylvania Rd, Riverview.

StCyprian.com, 734-283-1366 x110.

JUNE 10 Total Body Yoga – Hip Openers - 9-10:15am.

Taught by Lauren Burtell, 313-671-7909 or LaurenBurtell@comcast.net Drop in rate $10 (discounts for multiple classes) Livonia Recreation Center, 15100 Hubbard, Livonia. SerenityRoom. faithweb.com

JUNE 11 Pet Loss Support Group - 6:30-7:30pm. Basil’s Buddies is holding a 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, 734-926-1098.

Turn Your Body into a Fat Burning Machine – 7-9pm. Jump start your weight loss and learn how the body and metabolism works. Confused

* $199 SPECIAL

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about good and bad oil? Is fat free really a good choice? You must eat to turn your body into a fat burning machine. Learn what foods help and which will hurt you. Exercise? Who has the time – hours in the gym are not needed. Free, presented

by Dr Carol Fischer, BS.,DC, ND Call 734-7566904 for reservations. Limited to 15 guests.

Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd (3rd Floor) Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness.com

JUNE 12 Improve Your Athletic Performance - 1-2pm.

Discover the nutritional needs for optimal performance in all sports and recreational endeavors.

Pre workout must do’s. How to enhance performance during the actual work out. Recover the muscles to peak performance to get back out there and do it all again, muscles soreness no more! Learn take away tips to put into practice immediately. Broad Family Chiropractic, 43423 Joy Rd & Morton Taylor, Canton. BroadFamilyChiro.com 734 354-9900.

Youngevity meeting – 6-8pm. Come learn about Youngevity! See what the hype is all about! Free.

Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte.

THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

JUNE 13 Improve Your Athletic Performance - 1-2pm.

Discover the nutritional needs for optimal performance in all sports and recreational endeavors.

Pre workout must do’s. How to enhance performance during the actual work out. Recover the muscles to peak performance to get back out there and do it all again, muscles soreness no more! Learn take away tips to put into practice immediately. Broad Family Chiropractic, 43423 Joy Rd & Morton Taylor, Canton. BroadFamilyChiro.com 734 354-9900.

Pressure Point Therapy & Stress Reduction Workshop - 7-8pm. Taught by Dr. William H. Karl, a Certified Wellness Doctor, participants will learn stress reduction techniques along with an effective drug-free therapy designed to help reduce muscle tension and pain. To obtain the most benefit from this workshop, bring a partner. Free!

Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail. KarlWellnessCenter. com, 734-425-8220.

Essential Daily Exercises - 8-9pm. Start your day with this simple set of exercises designed to help increase both strength and energy. Rewards typically include better balance, coordination, and mental focus. Enjoy organic snacks while talking with the doctor after this workshop Free, Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail. KarlWellnessCenter. com, 734-425-8220.

Melvindale Farmers Market - 2-7pm. Join us for opening day, featuring Michigan fruit & veggies, vendors, local artisans, baked goods, flowers and special events. Snap benefits accepted.

Contact Terri David 313-429-1080 or tdavid@ Melvindale.org 3155 Oakwood Blvd (next to the Melvindale swimming pool), Melvindale.

JUNE 14 Balancing Hormones Naturally - 6:30-7:30pm.

Learn the 5 major culprits of why your body isn’t working the way it should. Safe, natural solutions offered. Free, Dr. William Civello, 34441 8 Mile Rd, Ste 116, Livonia. DrCivello.com, RSVP at 734-525-9588.

Tips for Safe, Summer Activities Workshop - 6:30-8pm. Presented by Dr. Mark Campbell, DC with special guest John and Sherry Kustra, Organic Gardening, and Randal Cizek , Diamond Window Cleaning. Learn the proper mechanics for activities such as: golf, exercise, housework and gardening. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd, Ste 109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropractic.com, Reserve your seat at 734-455-6767.

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JUNE 18 Complimentary Cancer Therapies - 6-7:30pm.

Come learn about complimentary cancer therapies! Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

Mastering Life With Higher Power - 7-9pm.

How do you think it would feel to be powerfully centered, and strong? Join John Maxwell Taylor and his wife Emily for a workshop that will give you their wisdom and insight, and help you tap into your higher power! Suggested love offering, $20. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd., Livonia. events@UnityofLivonia.org 734-421-1760.

JUNE 19 Yoga 10-11:15am. All levels welcome. $10 walk in – special pricing also available. Bring water, a grip yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.Taught by Lauren Burtell, 313671-7909 or LaurenBurtell@Comcast.net classes run every Tue thru 7/24 at St. John Neumann Parish, 4480 Warren Rd, Canton.

Zyto Compass - 2:00PM- 8:00PM. Take the guess work out of your supplements! Call to RSVP 248-390-7737 with Kathy Peltier, Holistic Health Coach. $35. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, , 248-390-7737.

SAVE THE DATE

JUNE 15 Motorcycle Ride and Show in Downtown Wyandotte - 5-9pm. Stop by Total Health Foods for Third Friday! Join us for the Motorcycle Ride and Show! FREE Carriage & Trolley Rides. For more info on Third Friday, visit wyandotte.net/ ArtsCulture/ThirdFridayEvents.asp. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte.

THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

Aromatherapy - 6:00PM- 8:00PM. Learn, make, and take aromatherapy treatments you can do at home. Call to RSVP 248-390-7737 with Kathy Peltier, Holistic Health Coach. $35.

Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, , 248-390-7737.

First Annual Melvindale Farmers Market

The Market will be open every Wednesday from 2-7 PM starting June 13th and will continue through September.

3155 Oakwood Boulevard Melvindale, MI 48122 Next to the Melvindale Swimming Pool Featuring Michigan Fruit and Vegetable Vendors, Local Artisans, Baked Goods, Flowers and Special Events.

For more information please contact Terri David at 313-429-1080 or tdavid@melvndale.org

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JUNE 20

SAVE THE DATE Thermal Scans - 4- 8pm. Get your thermal scan! By appt only. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, Call for info and pricing, 734-246-1208.

your own. Alcohol and pets are not permitted.

Free. Wyandotte Farmers Market, First and Elm, Wyandotte. wyandotte.net/ArtsCulture/ FlicksOnBricks.asp, 734-324-4502.

JUNE 23 Pet Adoptions - 3-5pm. 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.

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JUNE 21 Men’s Health Class - 6pm. Get the low-down on men’s health! Taught by Theresa Edmunds. Free.

Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte.

THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

Pain Management, Digestive Health and Natural Cleansing with Essential Oils - 7-8pm.

Would you like to feel better? Are you looking for a more holistic approach to health and wellness? Join us for a free educational class where we explore the healing benefits of essential oils. This class is a MUST for anyone (whether you personally or friends & family) that is dealing with chronic pain, such as fibromyalgia, arthritis or an injury. And for those who are looking to boost their immune system, have more energy & sleep better. Reserve your seat. FREE. Zenergy Center, 986 S Telegraph Rd, Monroe.

EssentialWellnessOils.com, AngelaDorenzo@ gmail.com, 734.934.2076.

JUNE 22 Flicks on Bricks: Hairspray – 7pm-. The City of Wyandotte Presents outdoor movie series held at the Farmers Market site - films begin at dusk. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.

Refreshments available for purchase, or bring

Total Body Yoga – Healthy Backs - 9-10:15am.

Taught by Lauren Burtell, 313-671-7909 or LaurenBurtell@comcast.net Drop in rate $10 (discounts for multiple classes) Livonia Recreation Center, 15100 Hubbard, Livonia. SerenityRoom. faithweb.com Pie and Ice Cream Social - 12-5pm. Fruit pies of all sorts, vanilla ice cream sundaes, delicious brownies, and refreshing lemonade will be sold to benefit the Wyandotte Historical Society. Tour the grounds and enjoy an antique automobile display on the Museum grounds. Visit the Marx Home for a special art exhibition and sale from the Acanthus Art Society of Wyandotte. Free Admission to the Museum during event hours!

Ford-MacNichol Home, 2610 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. WyandotteMuseums.org, 734-324-7284.

JUNE 26 Find Your Way Back to Health – 7-9pm.

Lose weight, gain energy, just feel better and be healthy - Learn how to take an active role in achieving better health and well being with diet and lifestyle changes you can do at home.

Reservations 734-756-6904 Limited to 20 guests. Presented by Dr Carol Ann Fischer, BS, DC, ND Free Whole Foods, 7350 Orchard Lake

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Answers to Health Concerns for Men 7-8:30pm. Learn what men can do to reduce the risk of heart disease, weight gain, diabetes, and other disorders often (mistakenly) associated with aging, how to increase vitality, obtain proper hormonal balance, why it’s so important to avoid estrogenic substances obtained from food and the environment, and how they create problems for both men and women. Free Livonia Civic Center Library, 3rd flr, 32777 Five Mile Rd, KarlWellnessCenter.com, 734-425-8588.

JUNE 27 Book Signing – David D. Dyer 7:45pm. “From Darkness to Light” (Brother to Renowned author and speaker Wayne W. Dyer) Book sells for $12.99 David has his own inspirational story to share and writes of his childhood memories growing up w/ Wayne, and recounts his Vietnam experiences that haunted him for decades. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com

JUNE 28 Gluten-Free Moms Support Group - 6:30pm.

Join us for this support group for parents of gluten-free kids! All welcome! Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

How To Get Your Thyroid Functioning - 6:307:30pm. Don’t miss this workshop to get your hormones and your life back on track. Safe, natural solutions offered. FREE. RSVP. Dr. William Civello, 34441 8 Mile Rd, Ste 116, Livonia.

DrCivello.com, 734-525-9588.

JUNE 29 Fifth Friday After 5+ in Downtown Wyandotte - 5-9pm. Stop by Total Health Foods for Fifth Friday! Join us for art, music, and performances after 5! FREE Carriage & Trolley Rides. For more info on Third Friday, visit wyandotte.net/ ArtsCulture/ThirdFridayEvents.asp. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte.

THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

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Wholistic Fair – 8am-6pm. Eastern & Western healing modalities combined for revolutionary healing arts, products & services. To be held 1st Sat of each month thru Oct 6th) Presented by Sankofa Life Network, for vendor & volunteer registration call or SanKofaLife.net Free. Bert’s Warehouse – Eastern Market, 2739 Russell St – across from shed 4, Detroit. 313-366-5250.

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Lincoln Park Farmers Market - 11am-4pm.

Urban farmers market with farmers/growers, crafters and specialty food vendors thru Oct 28th w/special Nov 18th holiday mkt. Southfield Rd Municipal Parking Lot, between I-75 & Fort St, Lincoln Park. 734-775-2267.

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

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

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

Livonia Yoga Ctr, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia.

LivoniaYogaCenter.com, 248-449-9642.

Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Basic Hatha Yoga - 8-9am. Supporting your peace, balance and well-being. All levels are welcome!

Whether you are brand new to yoga or have a regular practice join us for this healing, stress relieving practice. $10. West Dearborn. EmbracingTheLotus.com. For location details or questions, contact Lisa Phelps. kiyoda1@me.com, 313-410-3147.

Bio Mat Mondays! – 10am- 8pm. Free 15-minute Bio Mat sessions! Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Healthy Backs Yoga - 11am-12pm. Supporting your peace, balance and well-being. All levels are welcome! Whether you are brand new to yoga or have a regular practice join us for this healing, stress relieving practice. $10. West Dearborn.

EmbracingTheLotus.com. For location details or questions, contact Lisa Phelps. kiyoda1@ me.com, 313-410-3147.

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

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

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

Kids Yoga – 4:45-5:30pm. Kids will explore elements of stretching, breathing, and self-care in a safe environment with their peers. Students ages 5 to 12 will gain focus, confidence, and body awareness while having fun with new friends $8 per child. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com, 313-292-9642.

Yoga – 6-7pm. De-stress, relax, rejuvenate! $10.

The Sanctuary, Chiropractic & Wellness Spa, 35275 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. SanctuaryChiropracticandwellnessspa.com, Katie 248-880-3755.

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

ZEN Box Rockz – 7:15-8pm. Also meets on Mon & 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 734-306-0909.

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, 734626-7778.

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

TaylorYoga.com, 313-292-9642.

Chakra Yoga at Taylor Yoga – 11am-12pm.

One-hr vinyasa yoga class led by certified yoga instructor Courtney Conover. Experience a practice that’s designed to help balance chakras, includes both standing and seated yoga postures.

All levels are welcome. $14 Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com, CourtneyConover@yahoo.com.

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.

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Yoga - Basic Hatha – 6-7pm. Call for details. $10. Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Dearborn. Lisa Phelps, kiyoda1@me.com 313410-3147.

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.

Core Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Strengthening, stretching, weight bearing and balance. Taught by Lauren Burtell, $10 drop in, all levels welcome. Bring water and a grippy mat. Dearborn Heights Parks & Rec – Canfield Center, 1801 N Beech Daly, Dearborn Heights. LaurenBurtell@comcast.net.

313-671-7909 Hatha Yoga - 7:00-8:00pm. Relaxing and slow movement yoga that teaches you the foundational poses of yoga and a calm spirit. $10. Zenergy Center, 986 S Telegraph Rd, Monroe. ZenergyCenter.com/classes, 734-242-3172.

Healthy Hypnosis - 10:30-11:30am. Specific techniques are employed to reduce activity in the area of your brain for negative feelings and increase activity in the area of your brain for feelings of fulfillment and satisfaction. Maximum and long lasting changes have been recorded after 16 weeks participation in these techniques. $10.

Zenergy Center, 986 S Telegraph Rd, Monroe.

ZenergyCenter.com 734-242-3172.

Free Consultation Wednesdays – 11am-2pm.

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, 734246-1208.

Swim with your Puppy – 1-4pm. For all breeds younger than 2 yrs old. Pool 4ft deep and heated to 90 degrees. Private sessions, so RSVP required. $13. Me & My Shadow, 29855 Ford Rd, Garden City. MeAndMyShadowLLC.com, 734-525-9500.

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Melvindale Farmers Market - 2-7pm. Join us for opening day (6/13), featuring Michigan fruit & veggies, vendors, local artisans, baked goods, flowers and special events. Snap benefits accepted. Contact Terri David 313-429-1080 or tdavid@Melvindale.org 3155 Oakwood Blvd (next to the Melvindale swimming pool), Melvindale.

Free bath with 1 hour swim with your dog 3-7pm. Pay for a 1 hour swim with your dog and receive a free do it yourself bath for your dog.

The pool is 4 ft deep, inside and heated. Private sessions, so RSVP required. $25. Me & My Shadow, 29855 Ford Rd, Garden City. MeAndMyShadowLLC.com, 734-525-9500.

Zumba Party - 5:30-6:30pm. Join us for an incredible hr of simple dances to the rhythms of Cumbia, Samba, Calypso, Reggaeton and more... Bring plenty of water, a sweat towel, comfortable shoes and plenty of energy!!! $5.

World of Pole Fitness & Dance, 32669 Warren, Ste 6, Garden City. WorldofPole.com. 734-3060909.

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.

Community Share Dinner & Activities 6-8pm. Join us for a delicious catered meal, followed by contemporary worship, Bible study, classes, music, cards, and crafts. Please sign up for dinner each week. Suggested cost is $6 per adult, $4 for 4-14, 3 and under FREE. This catered, full meal is “pay-what-you-can”. Allen Park Presbyterian Church, 7101 Park Ave, Allen Park. AllenParkChurch.org, Rita@APPC.us, 313-383-0100.

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.

Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Basic Hatha/Healthy Backs Yoga - 6:30-7:30pm.

Supporting your peace, balance and well-being.

All levels are welcome! Whether you are brand new to yoga or have a regular practice join us for this healing, stress relieving practice. $10.

West Dearborn. EmbracingTheLotus.com. For location details or questions, contact Lisa Phelps. kiyoda1@me.com, 313-410-3147.

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

CantonCenterChiropractic.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.

Chakra Yoga at Taylor Yoga – 11am-12pm.

One-hr vinyasa class led by certified yoga instructor Courtney Conover. Experience a practice that is designed to help balance chakras, includes both standing and seated postures. All levels welcome. $14. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com, CourtneyConover@ yahoo.com.

Wyandotte Farmers Market - 12-7pm. Join Total Health Foods at the Wyandotte Farmers Market! June 14 to Oct 18. WyandotteFarmersMarket.com, First and Elm, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

Tai Chi - 5:45-6:30pm. Yang style Tai Chi exercise class. $10. Zenergy Center, 986 S Telegraph Rd, Monroe. ZenergyCenter.com 734-242-3172.

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, 313881-2874.

ZEN Box Rockz – 7:15-8pm. Also meets on Mon & 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 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.

Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Basic Hatha Yoga - 8-9am. Supporting your peace, balance and well-being. All levels are welcome!

Whether you are brand new to yoga or have a regular practice join us for this healing, stress relieving practice. $10. West Dearborn. EmbracingTheLotus.com. For location details or questions, contact Lisa Phelps. kiyoda1@me.com, 313-410-3147 Vinyasa Yoga – 9-10:15am. Flowing sequence, suitable for all levels. $14. TaylorYoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com, 313292-9642.

Restorative Yoga – 10:45-11:45am. $8.

Northville Sr Ctr, 303 W Main St, Northville.

NorthvilleParksAndRec.org, 248-349-0203.

Downtown Detroit Green Community – 10am5pm. Open house at the Lofts at Rivertown - a pet friendly, diverse and Green Community.

Showings every Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

RSVP 877-769-5632. Lofts at Rivertown, 6533 E Jefferson, Detroit. lightordarkdetroit.com, 313-622-3464.

Allen Park Farmers Market – 2-7pm. Pick up some farm fresh fruits and veggies, and shop local with artisans and crafters from the area.

Sponsored by the Allen Park DDA, 7101 Park Ave, Allen Park.

Healthy Backs Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Call for details. Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Dearborn. OneSpaceConnected.com/EmbracingtheLotus.htm, kiyoda1@me.com 313-4103147.

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.

RAMA-CHI, Self Help Lymphatic Massage - 10-11am. Gain insight to the ancient knowledge, experience health improvement + spiritual development - easy to learn set of exercises designed to relax, strengthen & balance the body and open the mind to Spirit. Learn to master the principals of meditation and harmonious body movement. $10. Dr. William Brown, ND, PhD, LMT. 31224 Mulfordton St, #120, Farmington Hills. TheFoundationForHolisticHealthTherapy. com 248-416-3313.

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 Eastside Farmers Market - 9am-2pm. Fresh produce, healthy foods, and unique artisan items, all locally made and sold directly by the growers/producers, open Saturdays until Oct 20 (excluding 6/30 & 9/1) accept cash, Bridge Card, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC, Project Fresh, credit, & debit. Wkly music + entertainment Free. Mack Alter Square, 14820 Mack Ave, Detroit. Facebook.com/EastsideFarmersMarket, 734-331-3493.

Grosse Pointe Park’s West Park Farmers Market - 9am-1pm. Vendors will be offering a cornucopia of fresh products, certified organic and non-organic produce, cheeses, baked goods, art, candles, jewelry, crafts, plants, cut flowers, holiday ware, and an array of delicacies in case you get hungry. Off st parking available in the public parking lot (market district) - located off Kercheval between Lakepointe and Beaconsfield, 15139 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Park.

GrossePointePark.org/index.php/market-home, 313-822-2812 x202.

Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Basic Hatha Yoga - 9-10am. Supporting your peace, balance and well-being. All levels are welcome!

Whether you are brand new to yoga or have a regular practice join us for this healing, stress relieving practice. $10. West Dearborn. EmbracingTheLotus.com. For location details or questions, contact Lisa Phelps. kiyoda1@me.com, 313-410-3147 Classic Nia – 9:30am. All levels welcome. $13.

Body & Mind Fitness, 239 E Nine Mile Rd, 1 blk E of Woodward, Ferndale. NiaBethSchedule.

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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.

Hoop Dance Level 1 - 2-3pm. Hoop Dancing is a beautiful activity that tones, increases balance, burns calories and is great for all fitness levels.

Try a class today, coming soon Hoop Dancing to songs you know by heart. Join the fun! $5. World of Pole Fitness & Dance, 32669 Warren, Ste 6, Garden City. WorldOfPole.com, 734-306-0909.

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We offer comfortable, individualized treatments in a cozy community setting. $15 - $35 sliding scale. Check our website for current specials, “What to Expect” for new patients, and more!

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HOLISTIC HEALTH

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734-645-4434 www.Dr-Acton.myshaklee.com

Certified naturopathic doctor offers acupuncture treatments, nutritional counseling, massage raindrop therapy, and biomeridian testing for a variety of issues.

Additional training in neuromuscular response testing for food sensitivities, chemicals, heavy metals, or virus, bacteria, fungus or parasites. She works out of several clinics in Canton or Livonia. Call to schedule an appt today to get your health back on track.

DR WILLIAM N. BROWN, PH.D, L.M.T., C.HT. THE FOUNDATION FOR HOLISTIC HEALTH THERAPY 31224 Mulfordton #120 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-416-3313 DrBrown@TheTouchthatHeals.com TheTouchThatHeals.com

Dr Brown is a nationally certified Holistic Health practitioner and teacher for over 25 yrs, he has helped clients and students t h r o u g h o u t th e U S A an d internationally. He teaches Ram Chi/Healing Energy and Lymphatic Massage, plus offers these specialty services: Nutritional Consultation, Lymphatic Massage, Thought Field Therapy, Neurological Integration and Clinical Hypnotherapy.

Illuminating the Path of Self-Realization through A r t , Yo g a , S a c r e d G e o m e t r y, S a c r e d Sexuality & more!

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

Browse the website for original artwork and music.

Prints, music downloads and commission pieces are also available.

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Offices in Troy, Canton, Royal Oak, Ann Arbor, Grosse Pointe, Commerce www.healthybreastscan.com info@healthybreastscan.com Adarsa Antares M.S. Ed. C.T.T. 734-972-8775

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Images read by specially trained M.D.’s Make changes in your diet to create breast health. Combat estrogen dominance, pre-diabetes, wheat/gluten/ dairy sensitivity

WELLNESS CENTERS

MASSAGE THERAPY LINDA’S PEACEFUL AND THERAPEUTICMASSAGE

(734) 765-1341 linda4massage@gmail.com CUSTOMIZED THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE for you. Designed to relieve muscle tension and the stresses of the day. Complimentary, Essential Oils offered for additional benefits.

Ask me about AFFORDABLE PRICES, GIFT CERTIFICATES and SPA PARTY ideas. Serving Southeastern MI at: Shaft Chiropractic Wellness on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays. Avail weekends; call or email to schedule an appointment. ABMP (Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals).

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DR CAROL ANN FISCHER, D.C. N.D. TLC HOLISTIC WELLNESS 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI 48150 734-664-0339 You deserve the best TLC TLCHolisticWellness.com

Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D. owns TLC Holistic Wellness in Livonia. She is a practicing chiropractor, naturopath and wellness consultant, who for 25 years has provided holistic and nutritional recommendations using whole food supplements.

Visit www.TLCHolisticWellness.com for more health information, and free public workshop dates, or call (734) 664-0339.

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KARL WELLNESS CENTER & CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

30935 Ann Arbor Trail Westland, MI 48185 734.425.8220 KarlWellnessCenter.com

Certified Wellness Doctor with over 30 years experience, Dr. William H. Karl, D.C., is dedicated to helping his patients obtain optimal healthutilizing whole food supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedies, nutritional consultation, allergy elimination/ reprogramming techniques, detoxification programs, advanced chiropractic care, cold laser, and Neurological Relief Techniques for Fibromyalgia and pain management.

DR SHARON A. OLIVER, M.D. INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE INSTITUTE 18714 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48203 313-368-2284 313-368-4598 fax DrOliverMD.Tripod.com

Dr. Oliver is a medical doctor Board Certified by the American Holistic Medical Association.

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

Come experience truly wholistic care!

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

classifieds To place a listing: 3 lines minimum (or 35 words): 1 month $25; or 3 months for $60 prepaid. Extra words: $1 each: Send check w/listing by 15th of the month to Healthy Living Detroit, Inc. - Classifieds, Box 341081, Detroit, MI 48234-1081 or email to mdemo@HealthyLivingDetroit.com.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED - SALES Wellness product that’s easy to sell, commissions paid weekly, part time or full time, work as much or as little as you want to. Not an MLM, just good old fashioned sales opportunity for a product that people love. Direct to consumers or B2B. Territory assignments are first come first served. Email resume to mdemo@ HealthyLivingDetroit.com ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING? Do you enjoy educating consumers and helping customers?

Total Health Foods in Wyandotte is hiring team members to help educate customers on vitamins and supplements! Call 734-246-1208 or stop in today with your resume to learn more about the qualifications.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR BUSINESS OR COMMUNICATIONS MAJOR, above average writing skills are a plus. Great opportunity for an energetic student to get some real world experience in publishing. Successful candidate will be very computer savy, organized and self motivated. Submit your resume to mdemo@ healthylivingdetroit.com and be sure to include a cover letter explaining what sets you apart!

VOLUNTEERING B A S I L’ S B U D D I E S I S S E E K I N G VOLUNTEERS FOR ACTIVITIES INVOLVING PEOPLE AND ANIMALS.If you’re interested, please email info@basilsbuddies.org or call 734-926-1098 for more info.

Thank you for caring about the animals!

DEARBORN ANIMAL SHELTER SEEKS LOVING HOMES FOR ADOPTABLE ANIMALS. There are many dogs, kittens and senior felines. Financial support is always appreciated for those interested in helping but not choosing to adopt a pet. Want to volunteer? We can use your help. Visit online www.

DearbornAnimals.org or call 313-943-2697

E A R T H W O R D S U R B A N FA R M VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9am-12:30pm; Regular Volunteer Hours: Please join us after working in the gardens for lunch in the soup kitchen on Wednesdays. All volunteers, please meet at Capuchin Soup Kitchen at 1264 Meldrum, Detroit, MI unless noted differently. For individual volunteers, feel free to just come on by. No need to RSVP. For groups, please contact us in advance to schedule a day.

Please come dressed appropriately for the weather and work. Long pants and closed toe shoes are required. For info, please contact us at sbernardo@ cskdetroit.org or call (313) 579-2100 x 204.

THE DETROIT ROTARY CLUB IS LOOKING FOR 200 VOLUNTEER TUTORS Call for the next Volunteer Tutor Training Workshop dates. At the end of the Workshop you willreceive a Certificate that entitles you to be an adult literacy tutor anywhere in the US!If you love to read, and want to make a difference in someone’s life – be a volunteer Literacy Tutor. Visit GrossePointeRotary.org or call 313-872-7720 for more information.

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

EXALT GOD ONLY CHRISTIAN YOGA Invites you to explore three free sessions of Christian Yoga Allow me to introduce you or your congregation to the health and “Spiritual” benefits of Christian yoga. Private or group classes Call Trina Campbell for additional information – 313283-3144 Upcoming retreat, June 18 – 20, 2012 - Lake Huron Retreat Center “Pursuing Intimacy with God” Visit the website for additional information: ExaltGodOnlyYoga.com

SERVICES

MASSAGE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. Body Relief 4U provides excellent massage for all ages. Dads receive 20% savings in June…Gift Certificates applicable.

Local Art available. Body Relief 4U, 16060 Eureka Rd (at Reeck), Southgate, MI. Call (734) 7527885 for appointments.

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GENTLE PET PROTECTORS PROFESSIONAL DOG WALKING, Pet and House Sitting Service, is looking for reliable and responsible pet sitters to work as independent contractors. · Need to be a pet person, experience is a plus! · Must be active and willing to handle large dogs. · Need to have internet access and smart phone to access client information and daily schedules. · Must pass background check and be bondable. · Available during 7am-10am, 11am-3pm, 4pm-8pm · Need a reliable car/transportation Please apply only if you are looking for a long term commitment as a pet sitter. Phone Lisa Phelps at 313-410-3147 to discuss the job opportunities.

Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic 6231 N. Canton Center Rd. • Ste 109 • Canton

(734) 455-6767

www.cantoncenterchiropractic.com Dr. Robert Potter, JR., D.C., N.D., P.L.L.C. & Associates Chiropractic & Nutrition

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