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

12 SMACKING GOOD SNACKS Naturally Healthy Choices 12 Kids Crave by Judith Fertig

14 PLAYING FULL-OUT IN

LIVING YOUR DREAMS by Deb Farrell

16 BLISSFUL RELAXATION BY USING THE WHOLE MIND by Cindy Orlandi, RYT

18 DEMOCRACY IN ACTION Educating Students to

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Remember when summers seemed to last an eternity? I’m not sure exactly when that changed – maybe it has been a gradual shift over time. Now, if I don’t make an effort to get outside and experience the change of seasons it would be easy to forget that its happening. Nature is a great teacher in so many ways if only we can be still long enough. I just love the energy of our cute little cover gal this month. I’m also happy to see her holding a wonderful healthy snack in her hands, too. A great deal of new research has concluded how closely our diet is linked to our feelings, behaviors and overall health. We can all take small steps to change our habits and make better choices. This time of year, a really easy way to do that is to visit your local farmers market, and seek out recipes that will help you and your family enjoy the delicious flavors of freshly picked fruits and vegetables. There is truly nothing like it. Samantha Gibbs is a local mom on a mission to make a difference. She started Color Wheel Meals on the premise that the healthiest way to eat involves a balanced combination of lots of great colors of foods. She has a gift for creating some very tasty raw food combinations and her kids love them. Check out her website at ColorWheelMeals.com and watch her in action at the Allen Park Farmers Market on Fridays from 11am-6pm. (be sure to take note of the new hours) Paula Neys wrote a great article on page 22 about the effects of diet on children with autism. It seems to me that this could actually be life changing information for families struggling to cope. Paula is a wonderful resource on digestive health and wellness for people of all ages. Of course, as with any major changes, we encourage you to consult your doctor to guide you through this adjustment in diet. Have you noticed all the events that are happening at Vivo Wellness Center this month? Owner Denise Strauss and her daughter Stacie are really working hard to reach out to the community with great opportunities to learn more about health and wellness. I am especially excited about their new partnership with Cooperative Networks starting August 3. I love the idea of a group of business professionals working together to help each others’ businesses. I believe that this is exactly the type of grass roots effort that it will take to help stimulate our local economy as well. If you’re looking for a way to jazz up your work out routine, be sure to read our fit body feature, “Hooping it Up for Health” on pgs 36-37 by Ellen Mahoney. Hoola-hooping is great exercise, and even first lady Michelle Obama is getting in on the action. You can decorate your hoop with bright colored tape to amp up the coolness factor. If you want some help getting started, check out the classes offered by fitness guru Danielle Greene at VixonFitness.com. I would challenge you to try to get bored with one of the many different types of fitness classes she offers. [ad pg 47] Be sure, too, to take some time out to nurture your own vibrant inner child this month. Can you think of the last time that you did something just for the fun of it? The other day I was heading somewhere using my GPS, and I noticed that the GPS ‘voice’ pronounced some of the streets in and around the metro Detroit area a little bit differently than we typically do. It’s one of those things that I never really paid much attention to before, but suddenly it just seemed amazingly funny to hear ‘her’ pronounce roads like ‘Dequindre’ or ‘McNichols’ and I caught myself having an inner child moment of silliness. I have to admit it felt pretty darn good. Live Well,

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newsbriefs News about local happenings in and around our community

Mask and Wrapping Help with Joint Pain Bio Balance Therapy of Farmington now offers hot fango mud packs and clay packs. These therapies have been used for centuries by different cultures to relieve joint pain. The material used is either organic volcanic ash, peat from bogs, mineral sea mud, or clay from high mineral areas. Fango mud packs have extracting ability because the mineral content increases the heat and chemical action on the skin. Because clay and/or earth draw out poisons, such packs not only soften the skin and release tension around joints, but also absorb internal toxic or pathogenic material. The remineralization properties of the warm Parafango also stimulates the lymphatic flow in our body to draw out the toxins from around the fat cells. The wrapping technique compresses the skin and compacts the soft fatty tissue making it more firm and tight. Bio Balance also offers Bowenwork Technique, which helps the body heal itself. Free evaluations are available by appointment with Camelia Tamasanu and Gina Rajala. Bio Balance is located at 23030 Mooney, in Farmington. 248 345 3117 or 248 345 3595. BioBalance.vpweb.com.

The mission of Downriver’s new Yoga 4 Peace non-profit organization is to assist individuals in the creation of peace of mind, encourage peace between all living beings, and learn to live sustainably at peace with the planet, all through the practice of yoga. A giving organization 10% of our profitable proceeds will be donated to other organizations that are doing the same on a larger level. Y4Peace.org or call 734-282-9642. About Song of the Morning Song of the morning is operated by Golden Lotus, Inc., a Michigan nonprofit corporation. Golden Lotus, founded in 1970, offers retreats and workshops focused on reaching a better understanding of our physical, mental and spiritual potential. The beautiful northern retreat is located at 9607 Sturgeon Valley Road in Vanderbilt, MI. For more information and directions, visit GoldenLotus.org or call 989-983-4107. Contact Jim Pero, RYT, Yoga 4 Peace Board President at 734-282-9642, or Tamiko Crowe-Walker at tcrowewalker@hotmail.com

YOGA 4 PEACE INTRODUCES JUMP FOR JOY WEEKEND Summer Retreat Coincides with New Children’s Retreat

o mark the end of summer and back to school, Yoga 4 Peace, Inc. (formerly Rising Sun Yoga) will host a yoga retreat coinciding with the Jump for Joy Weekend for children on August 20-22. The serene Song of the Morning Retreat Center in Vanderbilt, MI is the setting for both events. The three-day restoration retreat will begin Friday, August 20 at 5 pm and run thru Sunday, August 22 until 2 pm. Song of the Morning is located on 800 acres in northern Michigan in the middle of Pigeon River State Forest. The retreat will be facilitated by Jim Pero, RYT, Yoga 4 Peace Board President. Retreat participants will restore and rejuvenate mind and body to connect with the internal peace of their true nature through asana, meditation, chanting and other practices. The cost of the retreat is $120. Lodging is $50 per night and includes meals. The Jump for Joy weekend, coinciding with the August Yoga Retreat, is a magically fun introduction to spirituality for children ages 5-12. Activities will include hatha yoga, mandala making, guided meditation, songs, stories, a shrine hike with picnic, and more. Led by Stephanie Shepard, RYT and child care professional Amy Pfluecke, the program fee for the weekend is $50. About Yoga 4 Peace natural awakenings

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newsbriefs The Health, Beauty & Fitness Expo Press Release

he Health, Beauty & Fitness Expo is a two-day health, beauty and fitness event, taking place Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17, 2010 at the Rock Financial Showplace. This exclusive event is looking to collaborate with businesses in the Detroit Area to endorse the only expo designed to inspire and encourage individuals to embrace a life of health, beauty, wellness and fitness. The Health, Beauty & Fitness Expo allows exhibitors and sponsors the opportunity to exhibit & promote to a large segment of the population. The purchasing power of health, beauty and fitness consumers is an ever-growing market. Attendance for the show is expected to be thousands during the two-day event. Event Experts, the creators of The Health, Beauty & Fitness Expo hope to help individuals to connect with the community of great resources that Detroit and its surrounding cities have available that offer an array of health and fitness services and products, natural and alternative solutions, advanced medicine research, education, nutrition, exercise and ultimately informs the public of the lifelong benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. The Health, Beauty & Fitness Expo will feature 150 exhibitors and a wide variety of demonstrations, seminars and speakers offering information on topics.The Health, Beauty & Fitness Expo is a free event for the public. For general information or to inquire more about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities visit the website at HealthAndBeautyExpo.net or call Dean Taylor 866-625-6161.

“Team Detroit’s Team Green sprouts into action with Green Fair and Farmer’s Market initiatives to go green”

n Thursday, June 24, 2010, Team Detroit held its first ever Green Fair in Dearborn, MI. The event, organized by the company’s internal Team Green employee enterprise, hosted more than 30 vendors. The Green Fair vendors brought an array of local eco-savvy products and opportunities for making employees’ lives greener. From a company that pack-

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ages water in recyclable carton packages [Envo] to plantable greeting cards [Future Oxygen Cards], a locally based commuter provider [MICHIVAN] and a non-profit aimed at reforesting Detroit [Greening of Detroit] provided information about their companies. Aptly named, Team Green has been organizing a variety of efforts to further the company’s goal of ”going green.” With a full spectrum of interest in the initiative from early adopters to green advocates, the company reaches out to all Team Detroit (TDI) employees. When Team Detroit was formed in 2007, the consolidation of WPP agencies under one roof, “green thinking” about the building’s renovation played a large role. The agency leadership was supportive and encouraged the momentum by creating Team Green as a way for employees to work with leadership to implement their ideas and push the corporate culture to a whole new level. Every effort counts and all areas have been covered in the process: switching to soy-based inks and eco-friendly paper and installing recycled paper towels in the restrooms. The company provided every employee with a recycle bin at his/her desk, too, showing the commitment of the whole company. On a larger scale, the team reduced building temperature by one degree for the past 18 months, cutting energy costs. They also cut down on internal lighting throughout the building by 1 hour and 45 minutes each day. The continuation of these efforts has lead to TDI receiving an Energy Star Award for “outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through energy efficiency.” Team Detroit is also in the process of becoming LEED Silver Certified. “We want to help our employees take green thinking and the atmosphere we create at work and implement it at home as well. This led us to initiate the Team Detroit Green Fair and Farmer’s Market, and people are excited about it,” says Christine Jones, Senior Designer, Team Detroit, and Team Green leader. “I get daily

newsbriefs requests from employees looking to join Team Green.” Team Green implemented a “Show us your mugs” campaign in the office by distributing reusable coffee cups to each employee in an effort to reduce the use of Styrofoam cups. TDI’s café, Out To Lunch, removed all Styrofoam containers and plastic ware, encouraging the use of compostable dishware for their meals. “Being green isn’t a ‘put up a recycling sign and pat yourself on the back’ sort of thing. It takes constant vigilance. What most impresses me about our Team Green is that once they have accomplished one thing, they look for some new way to make us more sustainable, more environmentally sensitive and just plain smarter,” says Toby Barlow, Chief Creative Officer, Team Detroit. Seeing is believing, that’s what Team Green, along with student artists from the College for Creative Studies, felt. A larger-thanlife contemporary sculpture made from paper, signifying a typical week of paper consumption, has been constructed in the south lobby at Team Detroit. Employees are greeted every day by this artistic statement begging the question, “What can I do to make a difference?” “Our thought when we came up with this idea was to really show employees how much paper we consume. When you read the facts in an email or someone tells you, it doesn’t always hit home,” says Susan Mersch, VP, Senior Writer, Team Detroit. “When you put it in concrete (or in this case, papier-mâché) measurements, it really makes an impact.” Team Detroit, Inc. brings together five of WPP’s largest marketing and communications agencies in one central location, including JWT, Y&R, Wunderman, Ogilvy and Mindshare. Created in January 2007, WPP restructured its service offerings to provide best-in-class talent and more effective marketing partnerships to its client base in Michigan.

Team Detroit’s client roster includes Ford Motor Company, Bosch, Bell Helicopter, Compuware, Johnson Controls, Oakwood Healthcare System, Ohio Art, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Shell Oil Company, Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Warrior Sports. ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 12,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937). The LEED(R) green building rating system is a third-party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of highperformance green buildings. (Source: United States Green Building Council, www.usgbc.org)

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Infant Morality

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Text-Message Giving Helps Rescue Oil-Soaked Wildlife In a recent Cone marketing agency survey, 19 percent of Americans said that they would rather text a donation to a nonprofit than make a donation in any other way, and the method is particularly popular among youth. It’s a fundraising tool now on the radar of every major U.S. charity, according to Christian Zimmern, co-founder of the nonprofit Mobile Giving Foundation (MGF). Zimmern notes that “we have 260 million cell phones in the United States,” while The New York Times reports that almost 90 percent of U.S. households now have a cell phone. He points out that this means that givers need not be a member of any online pay system, nor use a credit card; “You just need your phone.” MGF first qualifies charities, then facilitates a coordinated link with telecommunications carriers. The latest pressing cause to benefit from text-message giving are rescue operations for 400 species of wildlife from the life-threatening effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Birds, fish, reptiles and marine mammals urgently need help. The National Wildlife Federation (nwf.org) is asking cell phone users to text “Wildlife” to 20222 to donate $10 to try to save the animals. Source: The Christian Science Monitor. Details at NWF.org/Oil-Spill/Ways-toHelp/Mobile-Giving.aspx.

Psychologists Find Babies Know Right from Wrong

New research counters the prevailing theory that babies arrive in this world as a blank slate. Research using mini puppet plays at Yale University’s Infant Cognition Center in Connecticut shows that infants between six and 10 months old can consistently differentiate between helpful and unhelpful behaviors, indicating that humans are born with innate moral judgment. “Some sense of good and evil seems to be bred in the bone,” says Paul Bloom, a professor of psychology who led the study.

Teachers’ Aid

Good Samaritans Boost the Quality of Classroom Teaching Despite billions of federal stimulus dollars allocated for qualifying schools this year, tens of thousands of teachers are flocking to online charities like AdoptAClassroom.org, DonorsChoose. com, ILoveSchools.com and SupportYourTeacher.org for help in securing essential classroom tools and supplies. Needed items range widely, from books and calculators to paper, pencils and microscope slides. In many districts, school budgets cannot cover the cost of all the classroom supplies needed, so a teacher will pay several hundred dollars a year from his or her own pocket to keep the classroom equipped. Given today’s pay freezes, job insecurity and school program cuts, individual donors are stepping up to widen the circle of support and fill a local teacher’s specified wish list, reports Judy McClellan, spokesperson for another teacher help site, GoldStarRegistry.com. Donations of extra office equipment and household art materials are also welcome.

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Great Websites for Any Age Googling Yahoo’s “Yahooligans for kids,” and the Association for Library Service to Children’s “2010 notable children’s books” pulls up wonderful websites, as does visiting MyYoungChild.org, for its listen-along children’s stories that build values, but how do families always know which Internet resources to trust? Sometimes it’s hard to tell what’s safe, where the hidden treasures are and what’s a waste of time. The American Library Association has published How to Tell if You Are Looking at a Great Web Site to help. Great sites share meaningful and useful content that educates, informs or entertains in a way that is appropriate to their stated purpose; they both enrich the user’s experience and expand the imagination. The best sites have personality and strength of character, are easy to use, and will not require the user to pay a fee or type in personal information in order to use them. It’s important that the primary website and any linked site clearly note its sponsors and authors, who will both invite and respond to guest comments and suggestions. A great site will not knowingly violate copyright or other laws, and will not list, link to or recommend resources that do.

Doctors, medical students, patients and other advocates of naturopathic medicine from 50 states are planning a public education campaign that will take to the streets July 17, 2011, for a 3,250-mile run from San Francisco to Bridgeport, Connecticut, by way of Washington, D.C., and New York City. Former transcontinental runner and founder of the R.U.N., Dr. Dennis Godby, intends that the four-monthlong event will familiarize citizens with natural medicine and move them to demand access to and state licensing of doctors of natural medicine. For event details visit TheRun.org.

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Microwave Popcorn Toxicity Study

opcorn is one of the add-ons that rarely fails to make watching a movie more fun, but the modern way of preparing this popular snack may harbor an unhappy secret. Research by the U.S. government now reports that microwave popcorn may contain chemicals that can cause health problems. At issue is that commercial popcorn companies often coat their microwave popcorn bags with a chemical called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) which has been found to cause both cancer and lung disease in laboratory animals. Making matters worse, the butter substitute that generally accompanies microwavable popcorn contains a chemical called diacetyl, a common food-flavoring agent that, according to health scientists, is responsible for bronchiolitis obliterans, a serious, debilitating lung disease. For an easy and fun healthy alternative, nutritionists suggest that we pop our own popcorn. All that’s needed is a large, high pot, about four tablespoons of peanut or canola oil and a small handful of organic popcorn kernels. When the kernels start popping, shake the pot to let the steam escape and to let the unpopped kernels fall to the bottom. As soon as the popping slows down, remove the pot from the stove, pour the popcorn into a bowl, season with a small amount of real butter or olive oil and natural salt or brewer’s yeast to taste, et voilà, happy eating. Source: AssociatedContent.com

Natural Sleep Aids for Kids

arious factors may cause a child’s sleeplessness, so before reaching for conventional drugs and sleep medications, parents may want to first consider changing a child’s bedtime routine. For example, try turning off the television and computer a couple of hours before bedtime to avoid overstimulation. It also helps to keep the child’s bedroom as calm and stress-free as possible; aromatherapy-scented pillows, soaps and lotions that work best include lavender, sage and chamomile. Homeopathic remedies are another option; practitioners advise that such gentler medications are usually well tolerated by children. Choices include Kali phosphoricum for overstimulation, Magnesium phosphoricum to calm a child and to relieve colic, and Passiflora incarnata for a child who is too tired to go to sleep. Another natural sleep aid is drinking an herbal tea made from chamomile, passion flower and valerian an hour before bedtime. Before implementing any herbal remedy for a good night’s sleep, parents should consult a certified herbalist to ensure they are administering it correctly for the child’s age and weight. Sources: EduBook.com, eHow.com, HerbalRemediesInfo.com

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WHY BROWN RICE IS BETTER

Rice is generally thought to be part of a healthy diet because it’s a good source of fiber, but not all rice is equally nutritious. Brown rice might have an advantage over white rice by offering protection from high blood pressure and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), say researchers at the Cardiovascular Research Center and department of physiology at Temple University School of Medicine, in Philadelphia. The secret lies in the layer between the white center of the grain and the brown fibrous outer layer, which is milled away to produce white rice; it contains a component that works against angiotensin II, a known culprit in development of these health problems.

JUST SAY NO TO TV FOR TOTS

Families who want kids to grow up thinner and smarter do well to keep them away from the television as toddlers. In a new study published in Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Dr. Linda S. Pagani, a professor at the Université de Montréal and researcher at the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research Center, concluded: “We found every additional hour of TV exposure among toddlers corresponded to a future decrease in classroom engagement and success at math, increased victimization by classmates, a more sedentary lifestyle, higher consumption of junk food and ultimately, a higher body mass index.”

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GETTING ENOUGH Bs

Summer is the best time to enjoy freshly harvested lettuces, peas, avocados, berries and greens, all good sources of the B vitamins B-6 and folate. Associated benefits include lowered risk of death from stroke and heart disease in women and possible reduced risk of heart failure in men, according to Japanese research reported in Stroke, a journal of the American Heart Association.

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Smacking Good Snacks NATURALLY HEALTHY CHOICES KIDS CRAVE by Judith Fertig

dults may think in terms of three meals a day, but kids are natural grazers, enjoying small portions of lots of different foods throughout the day. So it makes sense for parents to expand the notion of snack time and to have healthy foods ready when hunger strikes at a moment’s notice. If kids can understand that a snack simply means a smaller portion of a good-for-us food instead of a processed item with empty calories, the rest is easy. More, when kids can help prepare the snack and are more invested in the process, they’re also more likely to eat it, advises Marina Ganter, a former researcher with Bon Appétit and Gourmet and the mother of daughters Zoe and Charlotte, ages 9 and 7. The following ideas for premade, easy-to prepare snacks will curb hunger and deliciously nourish children. It’s easy to keep several options on hand and form good eating habits early.

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Naturally Sweet ~ “One way for your kids to enjoy healthy snacks is to get them started on naturally sweet foods,” says Christine Steendahl, of KidApprovedMeals. com and DineWithoutWhine.com, which sell menus and shopping lists to parents looking for guidance in meal preparation. “Since most kids crave sweets… naturally sweet foods such as fruits are perfect.” Real bananas, oranges, apples, cherries, strawberries and other fruits are popular with most kids. She suggests, “You can mix in yogurt or even make a fruit smoothie with some milk and a drop of chocolate or other natural flavors.” Or cut a firm, ripe banana (a good source of potassium) in half horizontally and insert a frozen treat stick in the cut end. Then, roll or brush the banana in antioxidant-rich, melted chocolate chips. Kids like these fresh or frozen; if frozen, let the chocolate-coated bananas cool, then wrap and freeze them for up to a month. Frozen Yogurt ~ Jessica Seinfeld, author of Deceptively Delicious

(DeceptivelyDelicious.com), is the mother of Sascha, 9, Julian, 7, and Shepherd, 4, and the wife of comedian Jerry Seinfeld. She makes frozen yogurt “lollies” (frozen lollipops) by puréeing a 16-ounce carton of plain yogurt with two or more cups of fresh or frozen berries in a blender or food processor. She then pours the mixture into frozen treat molds. “Your kids think they’re just getting a treat,” she smiles, “but these lollies are a great low-calorie, low-fat alternative to highfat ice cream.” Little Plates ~ Ganter celebrates her family’s French/Greek heritage with mezedes, or “meze”—little plates of lots of things—which her daughters adore. “These vary constantly at our house,” she notes, “depending on what’s fresh at the market and what’s in my fridge. The great thing about small plates is that children are free to take as much or as little as they want and can sample several things at once.” The variety might include hummus, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, pita bread, Kalamata olives and steamed spinach, flavored with garlic and olive oil. From the Garden ~ When children pick their own foods from a garden, they are more likely to eat the resulting dish, especially fresh vegetables. Tatjana Alvegard, a photographer and blogger, has discovered that her daughters, Nikita, 8, and Kaya, 3, know that a snack is as close as their own backyard. They love helping Mom make an easy basil pesto to herb justpicked tomatoes, sandwiches, pasta and garden-fresh veggie dips. Nuts and Dry Cereals ~ “One thing to recognize about children is that if they try enough types of natural and healthy snacks, they will find one that they enjoy,” remarks Steendahl. “The problem is that many times, parents give up trying to find the snacks that their kids

like and settle for popular junk foods instead.” She stresses the importance of teaching kids which snacks to eat and which to avoid early in life, so that they can sidestep obesity problems as they grow. Nuts and dry cereals, for example, are choice alternatives to chips and other junk foods. According to Californiabased pediatrician and author William Sears, who markets his own line of healthy kids snacks called Lunchbox Essentials (DrSearsHealthyKids.com), parents should read labels to tell which manufactured products contain hydrogenated oils, artificial colors, preservatives and highfructose corn syrup—all of which are best avoided. Rather, give family members snacks that provide both fiber and protein, which create a feeling of fullness and taste good, as well. Judith Fertig is a freelance food writer in Overland Park, KS; for more information visit AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot. com.

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Playing FullOut in Living Your Dreams By Deb Farrell

o you wake up in the morning excited to get started with a new day? Have you ever pondered what it would be like to have fun doing what you love to do and earning an income at the same time? All too often we set out to earn an income first, then save our money in hopes that, someday, we can do what we want to do. It really doesn’t have to be that way. The newly released book, “P-A-T-H…with Purpose, How to Be, Do and Have Anything You Desire in Alignment with Who You Are!” will walk you through the process of changing your mindset from “have to” or “should” to learning how to be who you are, do what you like to do, and have what you desire to have in alignment with who you are.

Passion Finding your passion is a process usually brought about because we feel disconnected or unhappy with our life or situation. We tend to fall into the “busyness” trap and often can’t find our way back out. Age, profession, background, marital status or stage in life doesn’t matter. It’s never too late to discover who you really are. Start by asking yourself the following key critical questions. Be as open minded as you can – without placing any limitations on yourself or thinking that you need to be conservative when answering these: If money or time were not an issue, what would I be doing or what would I like to do? What kind of work do I like to do? What do I like to have fun at?

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What motivates or excites me? This is the first step in the process of identifying what it is that truly makes you happy and energized. When you are performing the above exercise, think big and keep an open mind. Do not limit yourself by thinking or believing you can not possibly make a living at this. Right now the goal is to simply identify what it is that keeps you motivated and feeling good when you do it.

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What is your purpose? Have you stopped to think about or ponder what this may be? Have you determined what you are good at? We are all here to serve some sort of purpose and it’s up to us to discover what that purpose is.

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Use this simple DATA Model: Discovering who you are (your purpose), Aligning yourself with your dreams to do what your heart is calling you to do and Taking Action so you can achieve results .One way to begin discovering your purpose is to start by asking yourself and writing down the answers to the following questions: What am I good at doing? What types of activities do I typically engage in when I’m operating at my optimal “peak performance”? Who do I typically interact with when I’m demonstrating my strong talents? The idea in both of these exercises is for you to dream big and become as clear as you can be in both of these areas. It’s only when you stretch beyond what you are already doing that you can truly grow and expand. You would not have received the dream in the first place if you were not already capable of making it come true. Deb Farrell is the author of P-A-T-H… with Purpose and she has worked with all types of leaders, managers, employees and individuals over the past 16 years to help them operate at their peak performance. She is a graduate of and was personally trained by Jack Canfield, co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul® series in his year-long Success Principles Train-The-Trainer program, How To Get From Where You Are to Where You Want To Be. She is a certified Dream Coach® and she speaks, coaches and educates individuals “how” to discover the true essence of who they really are and how they can effortlessly make changes to live life passionately, doing what they enjoy doing while earning a living doing it! You can visit her website at DebFarrellPurposeCoach.com or email her at path@ debfarrellpurposecoach.com.

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YOGA NIDRA

Blissful Relaxation by Using the Whole Mind By Cindy Orlandi, RYT

he younger we are, the easier it is to visualize in our mind’s eye. Yoga Nidra helps people of all ages to reawaken our natural creativity at the same time we bring about physical, mental and emotional relaxation. Yoga Nidra is a system of deep relaxation for stress management. It helps one enter a state similar to deep sleep, but where you remain awake and aware of your surroundings. The author of Yoga Nidra, Swami Satyanandra Saraswati says: “Most people sleep without resolving their inner tensions, this is termed Nidra. Nidra means sleep, no matter what or why, But Yoga Nidra means sleep after throwing off the burdens, it is of a blissful, higher quality altogether…” Although Yoga Nidra’s history can be traced to ancient texts, modern researchers have studied sleep and their findings can provide a basis for the scientific analysis of yogic sleep, which is not sleep at all, according to a book published by the Bihar School of Yoga. The chapter “Educating the Whole Mind” discusses how students can use Yoga Nidra to improve memory function and learning capacity. It notes Dr. Georgi Lozanov, a Bulgarian psychologist, taught a foreign language in 1/5th the time required by conventional methods. “His research procedures indicate the

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phenomena of exceptional recall power and even photographic memory can be systematically developed under the twin conditions of deep relaxation and spontaneous awareness which characterize the Yoga Nidra state. EEG studies of the brainwave patterns of students during these particular sessions also confirm that the state of passive awareness which is generated is a combination of these two factors. This is a key to the success of the technique.” People learning languages in Florida and Canada also showed positive results using Yoga Nidra. Since Yoga Nidra helps counteract stress, some doctors from around the world recommend it to their patients. Yoga Nidra can help insomniacs as well as those addicted to tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. Many people mistakenly think that smoking or drinking helps them to relax, the book observes. “By reducing deep seated conflicts and tensions, Yoga Nidra promotes a general feeling of well being, which helps to curb excessive consumption of coffee, cigarettes and alcohol.” The book also cites research studies on how the practice of Yoga Nidra has helped those suffering from asthma, colitis and peptic ulcer, and cardiovascular diseases. It cites a study at Stanford University School of Medicine that “demonstrated that the drop in blood pressure induced by daily Yoga Nidra practice has a far reaching effect, extending throughout the day, and is not merely a transient effect coincident with the practice.” “In one of the most significant investigations thus far, a team of researchers from the Department of Cardiology, K.E.M. Hospital, Bombay, led by Dr. K.K. Date, evaluated the effects of relaxation

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practice on hypertension. The patients were taught the preliminary form of Yoga Nidra, called shavasana. The majority of patients showed definite symptomatic improvement after three weeks’ training. Headache, giddiness, nervousness, irritability and insomnia disappeared in almost everyone. Other symptoms became less severe and a general increase in subjective levels of well being was reported. Significant decreases in blood pressure and/or drug dosages were obtained in 52% of patients. The researchers concluded ‘this therapy opens a new avenue in the management of hypertension.’ ” The landmark study is included in the appendix of Swami Satyanandra Saraswati Yoga Nidra text. Yoga Nidra and shavasana are offered at area yoga studios. “Participating in a Yoga Nidra allows one to step out of their ordinary, hurried thinking patterns―or ‘monkey mind’ as it is sometimes referred to―and relax into the voice and meditative aspects as suggested to the listener,” says Sheri Amici, an instructor at Reflecting Pool Studio of Yoga in Livonia. “Allowing the mind to practice “non-focusing” is a wonderful tool for relaxation, stress reduction, and in learning to just be without striving for anything at all.” Yoga has been part of Cindy Orlandi’s life since the 1970s when she first watched PBS’s Lila’s Yoga and You on PBS and has remained a constant in her life over three decades. Cindy completed the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Yoga 4 Peace in Southgate, MI, and teaches Yoga for Real Bodies and Qi Gong there on Tuesdays at 6 pm, which includes Yoga Nidra as part of every session. For more information, visit y4peace.org.

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DEMOCRACY IN ACTION EDUCATING STUDENTS TO THINK, CREATE, INITIATE by Lisa Marshall

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unworkable in our present society, where education funding is increasingly tied to student academic performance. But 40 years after the birth of The Free School, and the 1960s “democratic education” movement that inspired it, the nearly defunct philosophy appears to be making a comeback. In May, a group of educators founded the Institute for Democratic Education in America (IDEA), which, Students practice hands-on through town meetings, learning outside of classroom walls. social networking and online education, aims to help teachers infuse more crucial point,” says Jerry student choice into what they see as an Mintz, who founded autocratic K-12 public school sysAERO in 1989. “Everytem. Meanwhile, new, private demobody knows there is cratic schools have opened in Seattle, something wrong with Portland, Denver, New York City and the current educational elsewhere, bringing the number to 85, system, and people are according to the nonprofit Alternanow starting to realize tive Education Resource Organization they have choices.” (AERO). In all, its online directory has swelled to 12,000 options, including Old Factory those affiliated with Montessori, WalModel of dorf, Democratic and other methods Schooling which, while they differ in curriculum, When parents step into all share a dedication to a learner-cenmany public school tered approach. classrooms today, they By contrast, according to the U.S. find neat rows of desks Department of Education, the number occupied by children, of kids enrolled in an assigned public school dipped from 80 percent in 1993 while a teacher in the front of the room presents to 73 percent in 2007. “We are at a

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sk Isaac Graves what seventh grade was like at The Free School in Albany, New York, and he paints a picture that would seem like a dream to many conventional middle schoolers—and a nightmare to their administrators. There were no tests, no homework and almost no schedules. On a typical day, students of all ages would scatter around the refurbished inner-city tenement at will, some spontaneously engaging in a game of Dungeons and Dragons in one room, while others planned a trip to Puerto Rico, learned Spanish from a fellow student, or designed a literary magazine on the computer. At weekly, democratic, all-school meetings, they voted on everything from what optional classes the school should offer to what color to paint the walls; not once were they asked to fill in small circles with a number 2 pencil to prove they were learning something. “We were, at a very young age, in control of our education,” recalls Graves, a remarkably astute 23-year-old who now lives in Oregon and works as an event planner. “I had to figure out what I liked, what my passions were, and how to access information in a variety of ways. I had to interact with adults in a real way—not just as authority figures. I had to learn how to learn.” To many, the notion of a school without schedules where kids and adults have equal say and “test” is almost a dirty word seems utterly

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mom named Mary Leue opened The Free School in Albany (Albany FreeSchool. com). By the 1970s, as many as 800 democratic schools were in operation. While pioneering models like Sudbury Valley and The Free School have survived and flourished, Miller says the larger movement became usurped by the 1980s trend toward more standardization, with most democratic schools shutting their doors. Now, growing discontent over standardization has inspired a revival. “The public school system tends to operate under the paradigm that kids are naturally lazy and must be forced to learn, so they need homework and testing to be motivated,” says Mintz. “Advocates of democratic education and other learner-centered approaches believe that children have a natural passion for learning and are good judges of what they need to learn. Our job as educators is to provide them resources.”

a lesson. When the bell rings, students file into another room, where the same scene plays out again. That structure, according to education historians, is no accident. With the Industrial Revolution underway in the 1800s and waves of families moving from rural settings (where life followed a seasonal rhythm) to cities, education pioneers faced a formidable task. “Civic leaders realized that people were not well prepared for this new lifestyle of working in a factory,” explains Ron Miller, Ph.D., a widely published education historian. “Public education was designed with the idea that people had to learn how to follow a set schedule, follow orders and come up with a product in the end. The day was broken up into time periods with a bell, because that was what factory work entailed.” Miller observes that the system served its purpose well. “The U.S. became a tremendously productive industrial society.” But by the 1960s, some critics began to point to what they saw as a glaring hypocrisy: America claimed to be a democratic society, yet our youngest citizens were given no voice. In 1968, a group of parents in Sudbury, Massachusetts, founded the Sudbury Valley School, a K-12 learning center where adults were literally prohibited from initiating activities, while kids chose what to do, where and when (SudVal. org). One year later, a homeschooling

Renewed Democracy in Action Rebirth of the democratic school movement can be credited in part to Alan Berger, an idealistic New York teacher who, after reading an article about the 1960s Free School movement in 2002, was inspired to open the Brooklyn Free School in the basement of a small church. Today, the school is thriving, with a diverse student body of 60, a new five-story brownstone to call home, and a sliding fee scale that lets children of all economic backgrounds participate in an education they largely create themselves. On a typical morning, students gather in the music room for impromptu Beatles jam sessions, do yoga in the

“Montessori really is a ‘no child left behind’ teaching philosophy. If you are ready to keep moving, you keep moving. If you aren’t, you can stay on task until you get it.” ~ Tanya Stutzman, whose six children have attended Montessori schools in Sarasota, Florida

“The reading, writing and academics all came out eventually, as day-to-day living required that they learned them.” ~ Wonshe, who “unschooled” both of her sons in rural Virginia

“Waldorf understands that there are many ways for a child to express oneself— not just through words and academics, but also through creativity.” ~ Patrice Maynerd, who enrolled her son in Waldorf education at age 3

hallway, scrawl art across a designated wall or curl up with a book in the wellstocked library. Some attend optional math and writing classes. For others, the year’s lesson plan evolves more organically out of a larger goal. For example, in preparation for a school trip to Tanzania, some students studied Swahili, African cuisine and the region’s history. “There are just so many things that I love here,” raves student Erin Huang Schaffer in a new documentary about the school called The Good, The True and The Beautiful. “I love making art and drawing, and I’ve started making stories… I’m just finding out so much about the world.” Thousands of miles away, at a new democratic preschool called The Patchwork School, in Louisville, Colo-

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surveyed 431 alumni from the democratic Jefferson County Open School in Denver (one of the oldest public alternative schools in the country) and found that 91 percent went to college, 85 percent completed degreed programs and 25 percent earned graduate degrees. Many lauded their K-12 education there: “Because of the school, I am much less influenced by the need to conform and I’m not afraid to take risks,” said Adelle, a 1986 graduate who went on to become a project manager for an entertainment company. Other comments were less glowing: “I found that I had to scramble to catch up with my peers; the school failed to provide me with even the most basic mathematical skills,” said Mary, a 1991 graduate. Kristin, from the class of 1997 added, “When I was applying to colleges, I wished that I had some documentation other than self-assessment; I think this hurt me.” But still other democratic alumni contend that the struggle is only temporary and—in hindsight—well worth it. Meghan Carrico, 47, attended a democratic school in North Vancouver from age 8 to 13. She told Natural Awakenings she did fine academically when she transitioned to a mainstream public high school, but found it “boring and socially barren,” with teachers who didn’t appreciate her tendency to question author-

the same principles apply to even the youngest learners. On a recent day, a group of 5-year-olds held a vote and elected to spend the morning crafting miniature cardboard cities. Then their instructor, a precocious 5-yearold named Evan, led the way to the workroom, passing out paints, scissors, Popsicle sticks and glue as an adult watched quietly nearby. “Everyone here has a voice,” affirms Patchwork co-founder Elizabeth Baker, who was homeschooled in a democratic fashion herself. “If we can validate who they are as people now, they can go out into the world with confidence that their thoughts and opinions count.” But, will they be prepared for that world?

Good Questions Will children, given the freedom, choose to learn basic skills like reading and math? What will this revolutionary breed of students have to show a college entrance board if they have no test scores? And how will kids schooled with little structure and no hierarchy thrive in a professional world with so much of both? Skeptics abound, and they have pounced on such questions. Meanwhile, informal surveys of democratic school graduates have yielded mixed answers. For his new book, Lives of Passion; School of Hope, Rick Posner, Ph.D.,

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Helpful Resources DemocraticEducation.org DemocraticEducation.com EducationRevolution.org FairTest.org

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ity and venture beyond the status quo. She dropped out in 11th grade, then dropped out of a community college for many of the same reasons. “If I contradicted the professor, I got a bad grade,” she recalls. Ultimately, Carrico made her way to the highly progressive Antioch College in Ohio (one of 815 colleges now willing to consider students with no high school test scores), where she ended up with a master’s degree in leadership and training. She also landed a job that she loves, teaching in a democratic school. While Carrico relates that her own early schooling may not have prepared her to fit in at a mainstream classroom or top-down workplace, it absolutely prepared her for a changing world in which factory jobs are dwindling and people must think outside the box. “People who are really successful in the world today are not waiting around to be told what to do,” she comments. Instead, “they are actively creating social networks and seeking out knowledge on their own; these are the very things they learn from kindergarten on in democratic schools.” College success and career paths aside, Miller believes the best way to determine if democratic education is working is to pay a visit to a school and ask the question: “Are the kids excited about school or not?” On a recent May afternoon at Colorado’s Jefferson County Open School, students lounged on puffy couches or sat on the steps with their principal, whom they casually called Wendy. The school year was officially over and warm weather beckoned, but they were in no rush to leave. To Anna Reihmann, 17, a graduating senior who has attended there since pre-school, excelled academically and is headed to college next year, it was a particularly bittersweet day. “I have learned so much about who I am as a person here. It has always felt like home,” she said that day. Then she uttered the three words that many parents and teachers say that they don’t hear often enough from students these days: “I love school.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer in Lyons, CO. Contact her at Lisa Marshall08@gmail.com.

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Alternative Education Approaches MONTESSORI The Montessori method was born in 1907 in the slums of Italy, when physician Maria Montessori founded Casa dei Bambini, or Children’s House, a school for 50 preschoolers. She believed that children learn best when allowed to independently explore an orderly environment, stocked with hands-on materials that engage all five senses. Today, the United States is home to 10,000 Montessori schools. More than 60 percent are for children under 6, with an increasing number extending through high school; kids are grouped in three-year age spans. Classrooms for the youngest children come stocked with miniature furniture and kitchens, which enables them to make their own snacks and lunches. Independence and order are key, as students are free to move around the room, selecting from neatly arranged materials, like strings of beads that represent numbers or wooden blocks symbolizing letters. “Montessori is hyper-intellectual,” comments Tim Seldin, of the International Montessori Council. “We raise kids who are joyful scholars.” A 2006 study in Science Magazine found Montessori 5-year-olds were significantly better prepared in science and math than those who attended conventional preschools. They also tested better on executive function, defined as the ability to adapt in response to problems. “They don’t just make you memorize facts,” says 15-year-old Natacha Stutzman, who attended a Montessori school in Sarasota, Florida, through 8th grade. “They teach you life lessons.”

WALDORF The Waldorf movement began in 1919, when Austrian scientist Rudolf Steiner established a school for children of employees of the Waldorf Astoria cigarette factory in Stuttgart, Germany. According to his philosophy, children evolve through three, seven-year stages, first absorbing the world through the senses in early childhood, and later through fantasy and imagination. Only after puberty comes the rational, abstract power of the intellect. Consequently, Waldorf’s lower-grade educators emphasize free play and fantasy and discourage exposure to media. Most schools allow no computers in the classroom until middle school, and reading is not formally taught until second grade. “At a time when kindergartens are becoming more academic, we are protecting the child’s right to play,” advises Patrice Maynerd, outreach director for the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. She explains that rather than using textbooks, students create their own lesson books, which they build upon through high school. In contrast to the widespread elimination of art and music classes in public schools, Waldorf’s philosophy centers on creating the “Renaissance child,” encouraging every student to play an instrument and participate in theater. Teachers follow their classes through the first eight grades, so that one child may have the same instructor for their entire experience. There are 165 Waldorf Schools in North America. A Waldorf-sponsored survey of 526 graduates found that 94 percent attended college, and 90 percent are highly satisfied with their careers.

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HOMESCHOOLING AND UNSCHOOLING Today, more than 2 million students are homeschooled in the United States, up from 850,000 in 1999, according to the U.S. Department of Education. While roughly 90 percent of these students follow some set curriculum, about 10 percent adhere to an approach called unschooling, which, much like democratic education, allows students to choose what and how they wish to learn, and for how long. “I define unschooling as allowing children as much freedom to learn in the world as their parents can comfortably bear,” says Pat Farenga, president of Holt Associates Inc., a homeschooling consulting firm. “For instance, a young child’s interest in hot rods might lead him or her to a study of how the engine works (science), how and when a car was built (history and business), and who built it (biography). They learn when it makes sense for them to do so.” Find details at HomeEdMag.com, supplemented by Unschooling.com.

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Hope for

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hroughout history, children with autism seemed agonizingly unreachable, leaving their families heartbroken, despaired and resigned. Thankfully, through the efforts of warrior-like parents and dedicated health practitioners, some of the core issues of autism are being uncovered; beloved children are beginning to recover and there are parents who now believe that autism is treatable. In 1995, a group of thirty scientists and physicians formed Defeat Autism Now (DAN) and began diligently searching for common conditions in autistic children. They consistently found intestinal imbalances, systemic fungal (candidiasis) and viral infections, food sensitivities, mineral deficiencies, and an abundance of

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toxic materials including pesticides, mercury and other heavy metals. Donna Gates, a nutritional consultant, author and lecturer who has helped thousands of people overcome candidiasis and other immune system disorders, also works passionately to help children recover from autism and other related disorders such as ADD, ADHD, asthma, allergies and autoimmune disorders. Several years ago, she established the Body Ecology Diet Recovering Our Kids program. The BEDROK program supports a diet that is antifungal, sugar-free, bad fat free, casein-free and gluten-free. It promotes fermented and cultured foods rich in beneficial bacteria (probiotics) that help balance the inner ecosystem. According to Gates, it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough

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to just remove the foods; we need to nourish the gut with the good bacteria. The good bacteria, also known as microflora, clean up fungal and viral infections as well as other harmful toxins and organisms that take up residence in the body. Gates has advocated that the missing piece necessary to solve the mystery of autism lies deep within the intestinal walls and the subculture of microflora that our intestinal tracts are designed to support. She has discovered that by improving digestion and providing critical vitamins and minerals, and beneficial bacteria, children with autism begin to recover. So where does one begin on this journey of helping our children? According to the BEDROCK program,

begin by removing all foods containing: sugars, gluten, casein, processed foods, processed soy, and canola oil. Then begin introducing:

It seems that there is a very strong relationship between the digestive system and the brains of children with autism and related disorders. Based on Gates’ and other researcher’s studies, when children’s inner ecosystems are strengthened, they can begin to recover from this heartbreaking disorder and experience the beautiful human interactions we were born to enjoy and offer their unique gifts to the world. The author and publisher are not suggesting that changes be made to children’s diets without consulting with their physician. The author and publisher are not responsible for any loss, damage or injury caused by the information in this article.

1. Young coconut kefir immediately – Most children love this fermented juice. Ideally, it should be taken frequently throughout the day, gradually increasing the amount.

Paula Neys is an Occupational Therapist providing holistic health services in Northville. She can be reached at pneys@ wideopenwest.com or 284.982.5971. There are many stories on the BEDROK website of children recovering from autism and other disorders. To learn more about Gates and the BEDROK program visit BEDROKCommunity.org. Other Resources include: http://www.talkaboutcuringautism.org/medical/yeast-overgrowth-candida.htm http://www.defeatautismnow.com/ http://www.autism.com/ http://bedrokcommunity.org/index.html http://bodyecology.com/autism.php

2. Young coconut spoon meat – This can also be fermented and introduced immediately to provide a raw, easily-digested, vegetarian protein. It also contains valuable lauric (antimicrobial) and caprylic (antifungal) fatty acids. 3. Raw butter – This can be introduced after being on young coconut kefir for 3-4 days, as the digestion of fats will have improved. Raw butter helps heal the mucosal lining and helps the microflora adhere to the intestinal mucosa so the inner ecosystem can colonize. 4. Vegetables (ideally 75 - 80% of each meal) from the land and from the ocean – These can be eaten raw or cooked and cultured. Dark green veggies like kale, collards and broccoli are especially valuable. 5. Cultured vegetables – Best introduced as early in the program as possible. It is understood that there is a learning curve to making and eating these wonderful foods. The more fermented foods your child eats, the healthier they will become and the sooner you will see positive results.

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WILD EDIBLES Forage Local Lands for Free Goodies by Steve Brill

ay, those plants along this path look good enough to eat. Well, maybe they are and perhaps we should eat them. There are thousands of plants of all types that can provide healthy, nutritious, organic meals we’ll never see in a grocery store or restaurant. Just don’t call them weeds. That’s only civilization’s erroneous name for the prolific, edible herbs, greens, berries, roots, nuts, seeds and mushrooms that sustain the neighborhood herbivores (including people). Yes, a few of them are not good for us, even poisonous, but with a little effort, we can easily tell the good from the bad and the ugly. Many of these overlooked treasures are more delicious than commercial produce. Consider the increasing appreciation of native heirloom varieties of vegetables; growing on their own, without artificial fertilizers or pesticides, their native nutrition value often exceeds that of hybrids grown for appearance and the ability to hold up under long-distance shipping. It is vital to avoid environmental toxins when foraging, so stay at least 50 feet away from highways and railroad tracks or anyplace that has been sprayed with chemicals.

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Identifying the plant you want with 100 percent certainty is also paramount. Don’t worry, it gets easier with practice, and easier still in the fall, when growth is mature and characteristics are more pronounced than in the spring. Another rule of thumb is to harvest where growth is abundant, and take only what’s needed. Foraging is not about stocking up or making money on a crop; it’s about our personal relationship with the Earth and sharing its bounty, so respect that. Picking up any scattered litter along the way also contributes to the benefits.

Shoots and Greens Wild greens are leafy vegetables, often excellent either raw or cooked. Shoots are edible stems, such as asparagus, which we usually cook. When we elect to eat both the stem and developing leaves, the distinction between shoots and greens becomes irrelevant. Seasons, like wild species, vary from place to place. Spring, summer and fall all begin at various times of year in different states, as well as in warm, sheltered spots, such as those with southern exposure, or next to a wall or boulder reflecting solar heat. Thus, just a few feet away from a meadow of dandelions in full flower, younger, even tastier ones might be growing, partially shaded by a wall. Dandelions, sheep sorrel and cattails grow all around the country, so let’s look at what they have to offer. Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) One of the most nutritious of foods, dandelion leaves provide more vitamins A, C, E, K, and B complex, plus the minerals iron, calcium and potassium, than any

Eat Only What is Absolutely Identified Dandelion While everyone recognizes the dandelion’s radially configured, yellow flower composed of many long, strap-shaped ray petals, it’s more important to detect the leaves before the flowers appear. The dandelion is hairless, with a white, milky sap that pervades the entire plant, and the leaves grow up to 10 inches long and 2.5 inches wide. Large, sharp “teeth” point toward the leaf base (dente de lion is Old French for “tooth of the lion”). Sheep Sorrel The leaf looks like a sheep’s face—there’s a pointed “nose” at the tip, and two spreading “ears” (lobes) perpendicular to the arrow-shaped leaf’s broad base. Spreading via runners, this hairless plant begins as

commercial vegetable. Even the blossom provides vitamin A, calcium and magnesium. Sheep Sorrel (Rumex acetosella) Sheep sorrel provides vitamins A, D, E, B complex and C, calcium, iron, magnesium, sulfur, zinc, potassium and phosphorus plus the flavonoid rutin. Kids love this European perennial on account of its great flavor. Cattails (Typha spp.) Immature cattail flowers are a good source of protein and essential fatty acids (both rare in plants), as well as a number of trace minerals. The pollen provides the same nutrients, plus vitamin A. People pay premium prices for bee pollen, an energizer, in health food stores. Cattail pollen is identical, except that people, instead of bees, gather it, and it’s free.

Renewable Bounty Wild edibles are a renewable natural resource that requires no husbandry from mankind; all we have to do is not build houses and parking lots on top of them. In addition to providing nutritious food, many of these plants have a rich, global history as remedies and healing agents. They are the forerunners, and in some cases still the source of, virtually all modern medicines.

a basal rosette (circle of bottom leaves) 1.5 to 3 inches long, then develops a slender, branched, jointed flower and leafstalk, usually up to 9 inches tall, but sometimes as high as 14. Confirm field book identification by tasting a leaf; the distinct, attractive, lemon-like flavor accounts for the name sorrel, Old French for sour. Cattail One of the easiest wild edibles to recognize, cattail does resemble a cat’s tail (or a sausage). Its fuzzy, brown, cylindrical, mature flower head—a spike 1 inch across and up to 6 inches long—grows atop an erect, jointless stem 4 to 9 feet tall. Cattails spread mainly from underground rhizomes—long, horizontal, underground stems that give rise to many stalks. The seeds assure longrange dispersal.

Of course, use of pictures is essential in accurately identifying wild plants. My illustrated books and the Internet are handy and portable resources. A good place to start is Foraging.com and the Green Links section of my website. Nature provides us with an open-ended curriculum to study in every season. Exploring local parks and uncultivated areas shows what they have to offer. Foragers will return home embracing an abundance of viable vegetables at the height of their goodness, with a deeper feeling and appreciation for humanity’s role in Earth’s ecosystems that is unobtainable in any other kind of classroom. Steve “Wildman” Brill is a naturalist who specializes in edible and medicinal wild plants. He leads tours throughout the greater New York area for school, day camp and museum groups, as well as the general public. His books and DVDs include The Wild Vegetarian Cookbook. Connect at Wildman SteveBrill.com. natural awakenings

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A Conversation with

Elizabeth Gilbert Author of Eat, Pray, Love— Now a Film Starring Julia Roberts by Leah Ingram

lizabeth “Liz” Gilbert’s story of her year-long odyssey of selfrediscovery via sojourns in Italy, India and Indonesia, after divorcing herself from her former way of life, struck a nerve with millions of women around the world through her bestseller, Eat, Pray, Love, available in 40 languages. Now, actress Julia Roberts renders the universal truth embodied in Gilbert’s personal journey accessible to an even broader audience with this summer’s release of a film based on the book. “It’s the way that [Liz] wrote this book,” says Roberts. “It’s like a bell that just keeps ringing.” Gilbert believes her message resonates because it’s about trying to figure out who we are in relationship to those around us and how we get over our greatest disappointments and try again. In the end, Gilbert does get in tune with herself and coincidentally, finds true love, which is further explored in her latest chronicle, Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage. It’s her go at unraveling the mysteries of marriage.

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How are you different after Eat, Pray, Love? I think the main difference is this relationship that I forged with myself in all those months spent alone, particularly in India; in those long, tedious, difficult, emotionally painful hours sitting in the meditation chamber, trying to find some sort of center in all that maelstrom of thought and confusion and worry and anxiety and resentment and that whole soup that I was bathed in before I left [home]. And to watch the evolution over time, over those months, and see myself go from somebody who quite literally could not spend five minutes in silence in her own company without crawling out of her own skin to somebody who could sit for four or five consecutive hours and be undisturbed by my own existence on Earth—it seems like a simple thing, but isn’t. In that silence and stillness, I

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met this other voice that I never had before, which is this older part of me—this calm, sedate, affectionate, forgiving, wise soul that watches my comings and goings and my spastic fears and desires and anger, and all the stuff that pulls on me, and intercepts me before I get dragged too far away from myself. And she just says, very sweetly and with a kind of amusement, ‘Do you really want to go through this again? Because if you do, I’ll do it with you. But, maybe we don’t want to do this again. Maybe we want to actually remember what we learned and do a different thing.’

How did you integrate what you learned from your trips into your daily life?

For me, all the spiritual lessons that I learned would mean nothing if they didn’t have a practical application. So I was eager, after my four months in the ashram, to come back home and put it into practice. I mostly use it in trying to arrange my life so that it is as unstressful as possible. I push every day against forces that say you have to go faster, be more effective, be more productive, you have to constantly outdo yourself, you have to constantly outdo your neighbor—all of the stuff that creates an incredibly productive society, but also a very neurotic one. I have these new policies toward my life, like I will not accelerate when I see the yellow light. I’ll say no to things that I used to instinctively say yes to, invitations that are wonderful, but I know will actually make me more tired the next day, more stressed. It’s like protecting this wonderful little match that I lit in India. And I feel my job now is to cup my hand around it and make sure that the shearing winds of capitalism and industrialism and competition don’t blow it out, and that my own anxiety doesn’t blow it out.

Given what you’ve been through, what is God for you today? I sort of do have an answer. It’s something from the Gnostics, which said that God is the perfection which absorbs. I think that’s the loveliest and simplest and least politically controversial possible definition of divinity— that we are not perfect as humans, and yet we have access to a perfection that’s beyond us that we can become absorbed in, sometimes just for five minutes, sometimes for a whole year, sometimes if you’re really a blessed saint, forever. Suddenly, there’s just this crack of a doorway into that divine perfection where you remember for a minute that you’re more than this. It’s available to you always. It’s your right to

find that and it’s your right to shape your life as much as you can to where you can access that as much as possible.

How can a broken heart lead to a fuller heart? There’s a line from Leonard Cohen, he has this wonderful song that says; “There’s a crack in everything—that’s where the light gets in.” And I think that’s probably the best encapsulation of how a broken heart can lead to a bigger heart. The light causes the expansion. There’s also this wonderful adage that says, “You can’t push out darkness. You can only bring in light.” If you’re in a closet and it’s black, there’s no way to sweep darkness out. The only thing you can do is ignite, illuminate somehow. And the only way to get into a darkened, miserable heart is to break it.

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“You can’t push out darkness. You can only bring in light.” I had kind of given up on love, but hadn’t given up on myself. That’s what I did on this journey—I said, “I’m going to marry my own life and make that wonderful, even if it means that I don’t have this experience of intimacy that everybody wants.” And of course, because the universe loves to be ironic, I found the intimacy that everybody wants. So whatever the lesson is that comes from that—if it brings hope, let there be hope.

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What’s Best for Baby’s Bottom CLOTH MAKES A COMEBACK by Barb Amrhein

illions of new parents in the 1960s thought they had found the answer to their prayers in the mess-free convenience of disposable diapers. Sales of Pampers, Huggies and other brands continued to soar during the following decades. Sadly, so did a host of related problems: tons of soiled plastic diapers that could potentially contaminate groundwater packed the nation’s landfills; infant health concerns surfaced, including rashes, allergies and new respiratory and immune system worries; and delayed toilet training became an issue. In more recent years, a growing number of parents have determined that the greenest, healthiest and most economical way to cover baby’s bottom is with cloth, and new products are truly innovative.

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Not Your Nana’s Nappies Today’s “smart cloth” reusable diapers sport snaps, buttons and Velcro, rather than pins, and include a naturally absorbent liner (often made of organic cotton or hemp fleece) under the cover. Much preferred over the rubber overpants of older products, these leaner, greener nappies use water-resistant covers of merino wool, nylon or polyurethane laminate that don’t leak, sag or smell (admittedly, even the use of smaller amounts of manufactured fabrics still isn’t perfect). Some diapers combine the liner and cover into one washable unit. Cloth diapers cost more upfront than disposables—they range from $6 to $18 each—but offer long-term

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savings. According to the Sierra Club, most parents who opt for home laundering will spend a total of between $400 and $1,700 for diapers, laundry supplies, water and electricity to get baby from birth through toilet training; disposables can run up to $2,500. (Click on the Cloth Diaper Resources link at DiaperDecisions.com for a helpful cost comparison guide.) Organic cotton diapers, the ultimate green choice because they help reduce pesticide use, are also more expensive than conventional cotton diapers, which is why budget-minded parents often elect to buy gently used diapers. Conventional cotton is considered an environmentally wasteful crop to grow (though its effluents are far less hazardous than those from the plastic, pulp and paper industries), so green diapers are frequently made of hemp or bamboo, natural fabrics that feel soft against baby’s skin.

The greening of baby diapers has not yet translated to adult diapers, although longer-lasting brands available online cut down on the volume of trash (see Caring.com/articles/adultdiapers-waste). Japan’s answer is to convert used adult diapers into an alternative heating fuel.

Best for Mother Earth and Baby Saving dollars is a key concern for most families, but caring parents’ need to both protect baby’s health and preserve the quality of the planet for their children are of equal importance. Yet, according to the National Geographic Society’s Green Guide, 95 percent of U.S. families still use disposables, which get sent to municipal landfills in the amount of 3.5 million tons per year. Along with the diapers goes the untreated sewage, creating potential health risks. In addition, dioxin, a toxic byproduct of pulp and paper bleaching used in making most disposables, is a concern. More, disposables consume virgin pulp from an estimated 250,000 trees every year—also going straight from babies’ bottoms into landfills. The toxic stew smoldering underground isn’t the only uncomfortable problem—the Green Guide notes that aboveground, animal studies have linked emissions from disposable diapers’ fragrances and plastics with infant respiratory problems and symptoms of asthma. The biocide tributyltin, which can be absorbed through the skin and lead to immune system damage and disrupted hormone function, has been detected in disposables, and diapers are not routinely tested for the substance. Most disposable diapers also contain polyacrylate crystals, or super absorbent polymers (SAP), that absorb up to

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800 times their weight in liquid, turning into gel when wet and keeping baby dry and protected from diaper rash. If the diaper breaks open, though, the gel may end up on skin or in baby’s mouth, leading to skin or gastrointestinal irritation. Plus, because SAP allows diapers to retain lots of liquid while keeping baby’s bottom dry, the child may have a harder time recognizing when he or she is wet, and thus take longer to potty train than an infant wearing cloth.

Newest Innovations New hybrid diapers now feature cloth outer pants that are free of latex, chlorine and fragrance, and smaller, disposable inserts made of absorbent wood pulp and polyacrylate (still a potential concern). The inserts can absorb up to 100 times their weight in liquid. Because they don’t contain plastic, many can be composted, thrown in the trash or even flushed, although not in septic systems. Hybrids can be useful for traveling and are accepted at some day care centers that don’t have the resources to deal with cloth diapers. Companies that sell cloth diapers have reported sales increases of 25 to 50 percent over the past few years as eco-savvy parents convert from disposables. These new green moms and dads are determined to ensure an Earthand baby-friendly “bottom” line. Barb Amrhein is an editor with Natural Awakenings.

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or mistreated, abused or abandoned dogs, as well as those that live with a nervous, angry or depressed person, may be more prone to separation anxiety. The breed and physical requirements of your dog may contribute to anxiety, as well. Dogs are social animals. They need to feel part of a pack, with a sense of rank. In the course of domesticating dogs, humans have become pack leaders in the minds of household canines, so the behavior and habits of the primary caregiver largely influences a dog’s behavior. While it may seem like a good idea to add another animal to the household to keep your companion company, this can actually make matters worse, by confusing its sense of pack hierarchy and creating a state of continuous competition. It may be a better idea to provide substitute leadership in the form of another human. Dog walkers, friends, neighbors

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orky the dog so dislikes being left alone that he has ripped up car upholstery and jumped through windows in an attempt to rejoin his humans when they leave the house for school, work or errands. Shay, on the other hand, watches calmly out the window when her humans leave each day. Dog lovers with a pet that trembles, whines or rushes to the door in anticipation of being left alone know that the problem can interfere with work, school or travel days and make life difficult for you and your companion. In severe cases, a vet may even prescribe a sedative or antidepressant drug for an animal, a practice that seldom reaches the root causes of separation anxiety, and may lead to serious, longterm health problems.

Order in the Pack To start, it is important to understand that virtually every domestic dog lives in a confusing world. Improperly socialized

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or relatives could come by and spend time with the dog when you’re away, acting as a surrogate, temporary pack mate. You could consider a good doggie daycare provider, but there is no permanent substitute for the human alpha leader, who must be a strong, controlling presence whenever you are together. From the beginning of your relationship, a dog will gain trust and faith in your leadership, avoiding costly dog-sitting bills later on. Once puppyhood is past, you can keep a dog from becoming bored and tearing the house apart when you’re out by employing the following tips and tricks. n Leave the television on, tuned to a nature show channel. Human voices can provide reassurance that humans still exist during your absence. n Leave talk radio on. Soothing music also tames the savage beast, and in many cases it will help a lonely, confused pooch to relax.

n A toy filled with peanut butter or dog treats might keep him busy. Upon returning home, give the dog the treats that were in the toy and take the toy away. n Ignore the dog for several minutes before leaving the house and when you return. Do not shower him with hugs and kisses as you are leaving, as this may add to his anxiety. n Begin by leaving for short periods of time, and then increase it over a few weeks. Each time you return, have the dog sit, and praise and reward him with a treat when he is calm. n When in doubt, work with a recommended animal behaviorist. Also, consider any physical problems that may be causing the anxiety disorder.

Natural Diet and Supplement Aids Some people may feel they need to resort to drugs when they are at their witâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end from dealing with a dog that acts out by becoming aggressive around people or outright destructive when no one is home. These are behaviors sometimes seen when an animal is receiving inadequate nutrition or essential brain nutrients. In the holistic realm, the foundation to treating any animal problem, physical or mental, begins with a good diet. A home-prepared diet is best (how-to books are available), but a high-quality, natural commercial food may also help. Behavior problems can lessen or go away with a simple change in nutrition. Adequate essential fatty acids, including omega 3, are necessary supplements for dogs, even if they are fed a commercial diet. They help the nervous system function more smoothly and help improve skin and coat condition. Some animals may need extra help from herbs to get through a particularly stressful time. One miniature schnauzer benefited from ingesting a formula made for dogs that contained valerian, skullcap, oat flower and passionflower before his owners would leave the house. Max became calmer and stopped tearing apart the furniture after just a few weeks of using the herbs. Other animals become anxious in the vicinity of loud noises, whether or not the caregiver is at home. Many caregivers have found a melatonin supplement helpful in these instances. Whatever the reason, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to leave a companion behind when you know they suffer in your absence. With a bit of knowledge and care, you can help make the periods of separation much easier. Mary Wulff is a veterinary herbalist consultant and co-author with Gregory Tilford of Herbs for Pets. She specializes in home-prepared diets, herbs and homeopathy for companion animals from her office in Hamilton, MT. Connect at CedarÂ Orion@yahoo.com.

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ry eyes. Headaches. Neck Pain. The symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome, or CVS, are a very real problem for people who spend hours in front of a computer screen. Eye problems caused by continual computer use have actually been around for a long time, says Dr. Randy Houdek, a member of the Wayne County Optometric Society who has practiced at Vision Associates in Westland for 22 years. “There are a good percentage of people that come in and say, ‘Boy, after a long day at work, my eyes…’ I ask them where they work, and then they tell me they’re in front of a computer all day. That’s the problem.” CVS encompasses a wide range of eye strain and discomfort experienced by computer users, including children. According to the American Optometric Association, computer eye strain affects more than 70 percent of the approximately 143 million Americans who work on a computer daily. Those who spend long hours in front of the computer for work or leisure know full well the varying degrees of discomfort that are part and parcel of remaining frozen in one position. Cheryl Napsha, Director of Westland’s William P. Faust Public Library, is one of them. “I didn’t used to wear glasses at all until 15 years ago, or so, when I really started using the computer all the time. My eyes deteriorated so quickly – from perfect to needing glasses for reading,” she says. Worsening vision isn’t the only apparent side effect of Napsha’s increased computer use. “My chiropractor gets to see a lot of me, and sometimes I use my mouse so much that when I go home my hands need to be wrapped in a hot cloth,” she says. Other symptoms of CVS include blurred vision, double vision, dry, red eyes, eye irritation, and neck or back pain. Children, who are often not aware of how much time they spend at the computer, can suffer from CVS, too. And, even worse, they can assume that what they see, or how they see, is normal – even when their vision is worsening. Therefore, monitoring a child’s computer use is essential to maintaining his or her eye health. Some pediatric eye doctors believe that heavy computer use among children puts them at increased risk for

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Computer Vision Syndrome Too close for comfort Dry eyes. Headaches. Neck pain. The symptoms of computer vision syndrome could be coming soon to a PC (or laptop) near us. Here’s how to lessen the strain. by Courtney Conover myopia, or nearsightedness, which also has become more prevalent among adults. A study conducted by the National Eye Institute and published in the December 2009 issue of Archives of Ophthalmology found that the number of Americans with myopia has increased from 25 percent to 41.6 percent over the past 30 years. If symptoms of CVS are not treated, they can ultimately affect one’s work performance. But creating a workstation that alleviates the symptoms of CVS can be achieved easily and inexpensively by practicing computer ergonomics, say the experts. The ultimate goal of ergonomics is to optimize one’s computer workstation to reduce the

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risks of CVS, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other disorders affecting the muscles, spine and joints. OSHA has issued the following tips to reduce stress and physical injury from prolonged computer use: - Adjust the height of your chair and desk to ensure that your forearms, wrists and hands form a 90-degree angle with your upper arms. - Keep your mouse close to your key board so you don’t have to reach for it. - Use a chair that provides support for your lower back and has a cushioned seat with a contoured edge. - When working with print documents, use a document holder that positions them at the same height and distance as your computer screen. - Use a hands-free headset when talk- ing on the phone while working at your computer. - Adjust the position of your screen to prevent reflections of overhead and out door lighting appearing on your screen. Houdek reiterates the need for computer users to adjust the height of the computer screen. “If you grab something to read, what position do you put it in? You hold it down – you don’t put it straight out. That’s the number one problem with computers: They’re in the wrong position; they’re too high up,” he explains. Houdek also recommends we give our eyes a break simply by changing our point of view. “For every 20 minutes [in front of the computer] just think about looking across the lake or meadow and try to relax – or just look out the window. The further away you look, the less strain there is.” Keeping up with regular eye exams is perhaps the most effective way to keep CVS at bay. Be sure to tell your doctor about any eye strain or other problems you’re experiencing at the computer. He or she may be able to provide the perfect remedy. Houdek says he often uses prism to relax the eyes to they do not have to work so hard. Of course, it may be that the perfect remedy is a pair of glasses or contact lenses to correct your vision. Special computer glasses are also available. Dr. Houdek explains, “What I like to call them are stress reduction lenses, and it’s a very, very low prescription.”

Courtney Conover is a Metro Detroitbased writer and Chicken Soup for the Soul contributor who also spends far too much time in front of a computer.

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Four Ways to Light(en) Up Your Life by Isha Judd

n an increasingly unpredictable world where anxiety and insecurity abound, where can we turn to find peace and happiness? The simple answer is: within ourselves. Here’s how.

1. Get present

When you find yourself in the midst of a worrisome situation, stop. Go inward, and ask yourself, “What is wrong in this moment?” Usually, nothing is wrong at that time. It is when we stray off into past regrets and future concerns that anxiety kicks in; don’t deny the problems that you are facing, but don’t get lost in them, either. Being in the present will bring you greater alertness and inner security, allowing you to face challenges more objectively and with greater calm.

2. Laugh at yourself

When you realize that you are obsessing over a concern or a worry, laugh at yourself. Just look up at the sky and think, “Oh! I’m doing it again.” When you don’t take yourself so seriously, you immediately disarm the worry and anxiety of the human intellect. This will help you take stock of the situation and reassess things more clearly.

3. Go with the flow

As adults, we lose the ability to flow. We cling to the idea of what we want

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and fight against the current of life, because we think that securing what we want is what is going to make us happy. But that’s not the truth; our happiness depends upon the wisdom of the choices we make in each moment. Ask yourself, “Am I choosing to be happy, or am I fighting for what I want? Am I attached to an idea or am I willing to flow?”

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hen Betty Shurin, aka “Betty Hoops,” picked up a hula hoop 10 years ago, she didn’t know that one day she’d take home a Guinness World Record. But in 2005, Shurin set the pace for the world of hula racing, running Colorado’s 10-kilometer Bolder Boulder event with her bright red hoop continually spinning around her waist. “My goal was no stopping and no dropping,” she says. Today, like many fitness trainers across the country, this hooping pioneer teaches people of all ages and body types who are interested in getting fit, losing weight, shaping up or just having fun. “Hooping changes people’s lives,” Shurin observes. “I love that when I hoop with others, I get to experience the sheer playfulness of a child.” The hoop has been around for thousands of years, beginning in the form of encircled grapevines and grasses used as a toy by children. The evolution of the hula hoop, influenced by the Hawaiian HealthyLivingDetroit.com

island dance, emerged in 1958 when wooden hoops from Australia morphed into America’s plastic edition, courtesy of the Wham-O toy company. Hooping became an instant hit and a cultural icon, which lost appeal over time until revitalized in the late ’90s at music festivals. That’s when fitness folks became inspired to use the hoop for getting in shape. These days, Shurin, a certified anusara yoga teacher, focuses her pioneering spirit on hoop training as artful exercise that blends aspects of yoga, sports and dance in workshops that crisscross the United States. She says hoop exercise realigns and strengthens core elements of the musculoskeletal system and claims individuals can lose inches around the waist and burn up to 600 calories an hour with her program. Karla KressBoyle, a dancer from Connecticut, says she is much First Lady Michelle Obama stronger from the hooping that helped her take off weight after having a baby. She adds, “It definitely strengthened my abdominal

muscles.” Hula hooping is not exclusive to women. Philo Hagen, editor of Los Angeles-based Hooping.org, discovered the updated phenomenon at a party and says it immediately helped him quiet the chatter in his head. “I just felt like I was connecting with the music and my body, and wound up hooping for hours.” Hagen soon realized how hooping was also helping him “accidentally get in shape.”At heart, he felt he was becoming more centered in both body and mind. Shurin explains that, “Hooping is similar to the [Sufi] whirling dervish dance that emphasizes the laws of physics, metaphysics and quantum physics.” In addition to strengthening the body, she sees the hoop as a wheel-like vortex that enables the hula hooper to receive energy, as well as release it. She recommends using a weighted adult-sized hoop that weighs no more than two pounds; they even come in collapsible travel models. This year, hooping hit the big screen with director Amy Goldstein’s self-proclaimed popumentary, The Hooping Life. She first discovered hooping in Venice, California, where it’s hugely popular. Amazing “I’ve noticed that hooping online videos at: brings people from every walk of • TheHoopingLife.com life together,” Goldstein says. “It has a spiritual side, a business • HoopRevolution.com/ side and a healthy side, and I’ve performance seen how many young people who • Hooping.org used to feel isolated and without direction are now hooping and living life to its fullest.” Highlights of her feel good film include appearances by Michelle Obama and Shaquille O’Neal, plus intimate portraits of eight hoopers from around the world. “The essence of the film,” says Goldstein, “is about finding something you love and taking the risk to give it all you’ve got.” After discovering hooping, Anah Reichenbach, aka “Hoopalicious,” a California-based dancer and hooper in the film, started making and selling innovative hoops on her own. She now offers a hoop mentor certification program through hooping workshops nationwide. “Beyond being an incredible core workout,” Reichenbach says, “hooping can become an all-body, cardiovascular workout.” Other benefits she’s observed first-hand extend to increased calm and peacefulness, happiness and even more personal compassion. As a movement, the hoop has become a widespread symbol for individuals’ willingness to be free and playful as adults as well as show that they care about community; people unite around the rhythm and creativity. “You really can transcend yourself if you let yourself go with the hoop,” remarks Goldstein. “Even if you have no rhythm, you get it with a hoop.” Ellen Mahoney teaches writing at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Email evm@infionline.net.

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ost kids are more likely to grab a French fry than a broccoli floret. Fortunately, a children’s-specific, high-quality multivitamin can help provide crucial, missing nutrients, as well as build an early shield against diabetes, heart disease and childhood cancers, according to the writings of Shari Lieberman, Ph.D., a clinical nutritionist often cited for her bestselling The Real Vitamin and Mineral Book. But do children need additional supplements, and how do parents know which ones to choose? The natural health experts we tapped pinpoint the nutrients kids need and what to look for on a label. CALCIUM With just 20-100 milligrams (mg) of calcium, most children’s multis don’t come close to packing in the required amount they need daily (800 mg for ages 4 to 8; 1,300 mg for kids over 9). If children don’t drink organic dairy or enriched soy milk, which contain 300 mg per cup, consider supplementing with two daily doses. IRON Many multis don’t contain iron because it can be harmful if taken in

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PROBIOTICS Adults aren’t the only ones who need healthy gut flora—supplying children’s digestive system with probiotics (good bacteria) may boost their immunity by maintaining a healthy balance within the gastrointestinal tract, says Tara Skye Goldin, a naturopathic doctor in Boulder, Colorado. In a 2005 study, people who took daily probiotics supplements for at least three months experienced shorter and less severe colds. Chewable probiotics are now made specifically for kids. Aim for 5 to 10 billion live microorganisms daily, or serve Lactobacillus acidophilus-rich yogurt. VITAMIN A Although vitamin A aids immunity and healthy vision, taking too much can be toxic to the liver and can leave bones prone to fracture, advises Goldin. A safer option is beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body, is water soluble and can be excreted, unlike fat-soluble, preformed vitamin A (palmitate or retinol palmitate). Pick a kids’ multi with vitamin A obtained solely through 2,100 IU beta-carotene. VITAMIN C During cold and flu season, increase children’s daily vitamin C intake to at least 1 gram, counsels Lieberman. Or add a gentle blend of herbs, such as echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) and astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), an Asian root commonly used as a tonic in traditional Chinese medicine. VITAMIN D Growing bones need vitamin D, which is found in fortified milk and can be gained through sun exposure—part of why outdoor playtime is important. For families who live in a cloudy climate, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids take a daily supplement of 800-1,000 IU of vitamin D. Carlotta Mast is editor of the Nutrition Business Journal.

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Freedom Lawns by Laura J. Zigmanth

lthough it is an expense that continually drains the homeowner’s time, energy and money, Americans can’t seem to get free from their addiction to the Modern Industrial Lawn. Our pride in maintaining a perfect lawn goes back centuries, according the book “Redesigning the American Lawn” by F. Herbert Bormann et al. What is needed now, however, as the book suggests, is a movement toward the “Freedom Lawn,” which puts a lighter burden on both the homeowner and the environment. Beginning with English landowners centuries ago, the lawn has been a symbol of wealth among those who did not have to grow food anywhere near the home for survival. Instead, they could grow totally worthless lawns about the grounds that their sheep could fatten up on so they could grow wool to be sold for profit. Sheep were the original lawnmowers, and they ate whatever was in the lawn down to the nub. Up until World War II, lawns contained a variety of plants, including clover,

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violet, bluet, chickweed, plantain, crabgrass, as well as lawn grasses like fescue, blue grass and rye. At one time, the quality of lawn seed depended on the percentage of clover in the mix – the more the better. The reason is because clover can grab nitrogen out of the air, convert it to a usable form and put it into the soil where other plants can use it. With clover, a homeowner does not need to fertilize. After World War II, companies discovered chemicals that eliminated plants that were formerly “good” in a lawn. These plants, which included clover, morphed into an undesirable status known as “weeds.” This was the beginning of the modern industrial lawn. This type of lawn is a monoculture made up of one to a few types of grass plants. What happens in a monoculture like this is that the lawn, having no natural diversity, also has no defense when disease or insects attack it. All the plants are the same kind, and the infectious agent runs through the lawn, some abated only by the application of chemicals.

Additionally, since clover was eliminated from the lawn grass plant mix, there was no other natural supply of nitrogen. The homeowner began to depend on artificial methods of supplying this essential element to the lawn for it to look its best at all times, adding another expense to chemical pesticides. The most common lawn grass is Kentucky blue grass, which is water hungry and drought intolerant. That means that without constant watering, blue grass wilts easily or goes dormant, or brown, which is its natural state during times of drought. To prevent this, homeowner overwaters, forcing lawn plants out of dormancy when all it wants to do is rest. Watering, of course, is another expense. Keeping grass at a respectable height is another way that lawns zap our resources. Having no sheep, homeowners must control the height by mowing. This entails the purchase of a lawn mower or tractor, usually gasoline propelled, and other power-driven tools to maintain a neat edge and to control grass growing where the mower cannot reach. All of these tools require time and energy in use and upkeep. Mowing is typically completed once a week at the same time and at the same height whether the lawn needs it or not, and is another expense. From the cost of fertilizers and irrigation to the expense of mowers and tools and their care and upkeep (including gas and/or electricity), there is no question that the modern American lawn is a burden to be overcome. It has been said that lawns are the least expensive method of ground cover but in fact, we have not even considered the indirect costs of manufacturing and transportation, the environmental impact of upkeep and the time and energy expended by homeowners themselves. In contrast, creating a Freedom Lawn brings down the level of maintenance and cost on both the consumer and the environment. Fertilize twice a year with an organic product. Water deeply and only when necessary. Let the lawn go dormant during the dry summer months as it is naturally genetically engineered to do. Mow when the lawn gets 5-6 inches and set the height at 4 inches. This takes off only 1/3 of the plant and saves on fuel. Trim the lawn by hand -- more exercise for the homeowner, less waste with power tools. Most importantly, let those “weedy” plants return. Living with them helps the environment by providing diversity. Some are even food sources for butterflies and birds. Embracing the Freedom Lawn is both more economical and sustainable. It is the “new” old way of the taking care of the yard -- with less expense and more tolerance.

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SUNDAY AUGUST 1 The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf – 2pm. Presented by Paul Mesner Puppets. $8. Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-833-3237. DIA.org. “Facing the Crowd” Spot Light – 2-5pm. Presented by The Majestic Experience Development Company & Big Hustle Production Company. Spotlighting youth 9-21 years old in the entertainment industry with a variety of acts. The Russell Bazaar, 1600 Clay Ave, Building 3, Detroit. RussellBazaar. com. Dennis 313-220-4148. Dlyons_ TheMajesticExperience@Yahoo.com.

MONDAY AUGUST 2 The Digestive System – 6-7:30pm. Learn how to give your digestive system the resources it needs to function. Free. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Rd, Southgate. THFDownriver.com.

“A Personal Survival Kit for those of us in the 21st Century” - 7-9pm. Join us for a weekly 2 hour chi circle meeting that includes ear acupressure. For more information visit us at Meetup.com/Health-Wellness-Seminars/ or call our office at 734.525.5400. This event is $25/session. Vivo Wellness Center, 15875 Middlebelt Rd., Suite 200, Livonia 734-525-5400 Open Mic Night – 8pm. Enjoy a night of music. Free. Plymouth Coffee Bean Co, 884 Penniman Ave, Plymouth. 734-845-1445. DowntownPlymouth.org.

TUESDAY AUGUST 3 Home Repair Workshop – 5-7pm. Sponsored by State Farm, WARM Training, Lowe’s, LISC Detroit, and Next Detroit Neighborhood Initiative. Topics to be covered: home inspection, green living, weatherization, energy conservation, carpentry, basic wall, painting, electrical, and plumbing repair, Free. Redford Branch Library, 21200 Grand River, Detroit. 313-578-8000.

COOPERATIVE NETWORKING GROUP- 6-8pm. As business owners, we know the costs of attending networking events can be staggering, especially if you attend more than one per week. At a Cooperative Networking event, your only cost is your time and a positive, open attitude. We encourage all guests to leave their egos at the door and share their time, talents and knowledge with at least one person in the room. Build your business community through cooperative efforts. Free. Sponsored by CooperativeNetworks.com. Vivo Wellness Center, 15875 Middlebelt Rd., Suite 200, Livonia.

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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 4 Could I, Should I... Start My Own Business? - 8:45-11am. Presented by SCORE. Workshop outlining what it takes to start and manage your own firm. Preregistration required. $10. Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Rd, Southfield. 313-226-7947.

THURSDAY AUGUST 5 VegMichigan Raw Vegan Potluck – 7pm. Bring a raw, vegan dish (no animal products) sized for 8. First time visitors may pay $7.50 in lieu of bringing a dish. However, they are encouraged to bring a dish so there is enough food for everyone. Unity of Livonia, 28660 5 Mile Rd, Livonia. VegMichigan.org. Tools you need to Market your Small Business – 7:30-9pm. Erin from Delicious Marketing can help if you’re baffled about how Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, blogs and other social media sites can help grow your business? Join Erin as she demystifies the social media madness and shows you how to use these marketing tools to your advantage. Free. Please call to register. 734.525.5400 Vivo Wellness Center, 15875 Middlebelt Rd., Suite 200, Livonia 734-525-5400

FRIDAY AUGUST 6 Homecoming Art Fair – 10am. 3-day fair. Civic booths, food vendors, national ranked entertainment each evening and more. Ford Field, 2000 Brush St, Detroit. 313-262-2000.

Heal Detroit City Clean Up – 9am-3pm. Help clean up Detroit one block at a time. Free. City Club, 400 Bagley, Detroit. Allen Park Street Fair 8K Run – 9am. Park Avenue Realty, Inc. Presents the 34th Allen Park 8K. $25. 7101 Park Avenue, Allen Park. DownriverRunners.org. Mark Kerr 734-377-0122. Neighborhood Block Party – 11am-5pm. Sponsored by CHARGE, Russell Bazaar and Arise Detroit.org. This outdoor event will be located at the sheltered Bazaar East entrance loading dock area. Live bands, local community and neighborhood groups, health care organizations. Gerald Butler, 313-9087434. The Russell Bazaar, 1600 Clay Ave, Building 3, Detroit. RussellBazaar.com.

SUNDAY AUGUST 8 Eastpointe Lions Club 5K Roast Run – 8:30am. There will be t-shirts, medals to the top 3 finishers in each age group, raffle prizes and pancake breakfast. Proceeds benefit Lions Charities. $25. Kennedy Park, 24681 Schroeder, Eastpointe. Kim Lubinski, 586899-4076. Storytelling: Summertime Stories – 2pm. Storyteller Corinne Stavish shares personal narratives and popular folktales for summertime fun. $8. Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-833-3237. DIA.org.

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way to still eat sweet. Alfred Noble Library, 32901 Plymouth Rd., Livonia. Free, must preregister, limited to 30 guests. 734-756-6904 by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D., Holistic Physician, Clinical Nutritionist, and the not for profit Foundation for Wellness Professionals. www.TLCHolisticWellness.com.

TUESDAY AUGUST 10 Present Moment Meditation – 7-8:15pm. Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body, and ways to stay present and peaceful throughout your day. Registration required. $12. Holistic Healer & Wellness Center, 21194 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Hts. 734-674-6965. LivingInThePresentMoment.com. Third Eye Group August TeleClinic: Back To School Organizing – 8-830pm. Need some help getting you and your kids organized and ready for school? Join us and bring a note pad along with your questions to learn about back to school organizing. This is a complimentary TeleClinic, but registration is required. Visit http://tinyurl.com/ BackToSchoolOrg to register. 313-475-0212.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 11 Senior Hayrides – 10am-2pm. Tractor-drawn hayrides are available for seniors as a part of Senior Appreciation Day. Free. Kensington Matropark: Farm Center, 2240 W Buno Rd, Milford. 248-685-9332. Metroparks.org. Present Moment Meditation – 7-8:15pm. Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body, and ways to stay present and peaceful throughout your day. Registration required. $12. The Sanctuary Chiropractic & Wellness Spa, 35275 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-674-6965. LivingInThePresentMoment.com.

Indoor Arts and Crafts Show – 10am-9pm. 3-day show. Enjoy works by local artist and craftsperson’s displaying and selling their unique works of art, sculpture, craftwork, etc. The Russell Bazaar, 1600 Clay Ave, Building 3, Detroit. RussellBazaar.com.

Detroit RiverWalk – 6am-10pm. Enjoy a day at the RiverWalk where you can enjoy the cafe and carousel, Wheelhouse Detroit, where you can rent bicycles and more. Free. Detroit Riverwalk, 600 Renaissance Center, Detroit. DetroitRiverFront.org.

2nd Annual Buy Michigan Now Festival – 10am-9pm. 3-day fun fest featuring sidewalk sales, live music, children’s activities and plenty of Michigan based businesses and Michigan made products. Free. Downtown Northville. BuyMichiganNow.com.

Weight Loss – 7-8:15pm. Presented by Dr. Gregory Hicks, DC. Come find out what may be hindering your from losing the weight you want to. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic. 6231 N. Canton Center Road, Suite 109, Canton. 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com.

Sugar - Friend or Foe? - 6-8pm. Do you crave sugar? Do you avoid sugar? Do you know all the names sugar has on the ingredient list? The average American eats over 180 pounds of sugar each year. Learn where sugar is hiding in your food and why it’s a danger to you when too much is consumed. There is a natural

Hot Jobs! And How to Find Them – 3-4:30pm. Presented by Randy Cripe of the Southfield Career Center and Michigan Works! Learn where to look, how to look and how to make contacts. Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Rd, Southfield. 313-226-7947.

Bowl-a-Thon for Strong Kids – 6-9pm. Fun night of bowling, pizza, soda and prizes. All proceeds benefit Strong Kids Campaign. $20/person, $30/couple. Register at the Downriver YMCA or by phone. Skore Lanes, 22255 Ecorse Rd, Taylor. 734-282-9622. YMCADetroit.org.

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calendarofevents All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication, and adhere to our guidelines. Please visit www.HealthyLivingDetroit.com for guidelines and to submit entries. Intro To Reiki – 7-8:30pm. Experience a mini, hands-on Reiki session and receive an explanation about Reiki energy healing. Donation. Valade Healing Arts Center, 19229 Mack Ave Ste 30, Grosse Pointe Woods. 313-647-3320. Are You Drinking the Right Water? – 7:158:15pm. Presented by Dr. Acton. Come find out what the best water to drink is and how bottled water may not be the best for you. Free. Reservation required. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd, Suite 109, Canton. 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com.

SATURDAY AUGUST 14 Ron Winans 5 and 10K – 8am. Proceeds assist PCDC and the American Heart Association’s goal to reduce heart disease and preserve the health and wellness of our community. $25. Belle Isle Park, Detroit. Deneen Carter 313-365-3787. 18th Annual Falcon 5K – 8:15am. Fundraiser for the Dearborn Divine Child HS Girls Cross Country Team. 5K cost $25, Mile Fun Run/ Walk $10, Tot Trot 400 meters free. 1001 N Silvery Ln, Dearborn. Tony Mifsud 313-389-2333. The Rolling Roadshow – 7:30pm. Sponsored by Levi Jeans, and Netflix. Evening of fun with a screening of Detroit’s local movie, RoboCop. Free. The Russell Bazaar, 1600 Clay Ave, Building 3, Detroit. RussellBazaar.com. Talent Showcase – 5-7pm. The Russell Bazaar, Food Court Stage, 1600 Clay Ave, Building 3, Detroit. RussellBazaar.com. Stacy Jones 313-333-6141. StacyEJ@Gmail.com

MONDAY AUGUST 16 Get a Good Night’s Sleep – 6-7:30pm. In this month’s herbal hour, we’ll look at a variety of health problems that can cause insomnia. We’ll discuss different patterns of insomnia and various herbs and nutritional supplements that can help correct them. We’ll also look at lifestyle changes you can adopt that will improve the quality and length of your sleep. Free. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Rd, Southgate. THFDownriver.com.

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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 18 Healthy Snacks Day – 10am-7pm. Come try some healthy snacks that might be better for your body and especially your kids as they get ready to go back to school. Samples and recipes and more information available from all the staff. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic. 6231 N. Canton Center Road, Suite 109, Canton. 734-455-6767 Eat Your Way Thin – 7-9pm. Fit into your skinny jeans! Do you want to lose weight, gain energy, and increase your life span? There is help with diet, nutrition and exercise. How to eat, what to eat and when to eat will be discussed. Limited to the first 15 callers. This free workshop to be held at Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Please phone 734-756-6904 for your reservation. Presented by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D., Holistic Physician, Clinical Nutritionist, and the not for profit Foundation for Wellness Professionals www. TLCHolisticWellness.com. Trigger Point Therapy – 7-8pm. Learn how Trigger Point Therapy can help to relieve everyday stress. Invite a partner to come with you to get the most from this class. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. Free. Please pre-register. 734-425-8220. Healthy Exercise & Stretches -8-9pm. Certified Wellness Doctor William H. Karl, D.C., teaches the most important exercises to help you feel better, have more energy, help eliminate injuries, and keep you healthy! Join Dr. Karl and staff after the workshop for Q & A. Healthy & organic snacks included. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. Free. Pre-register. 734-425-8220.

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THURSDAY AUGUST 19 Health & Safety Fun Fest – 10am-3pm. Great way for children and families to enjoy summer fun and stay healthy and safe. This event offers free dental screenings, HIV testing, WIC and breastfeeding information, hearing and vision screenings, lead testings and more. Free. Wayne County Dept of Public Health, 33030 Van Born Rd, Wayne. WayneCounty.org. Get a Healthy Meal on Your Table in No Time – 7-8:30pm. Learn about great products and techniques to help you take advantage of harvest time. Get a healthy, affordable meal on your table in less than 30 minutes and find out how you can make your fresh produce last longer and waste less. Also see how you can make a great presentation when entertaining in your home. Free. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Rd, Southgate. THFDownriver. com.

FRIDAY AUGUST 20 28th Annual African World Festival – 12-11pm. 3-day festival. Family-oriented festival experience drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors that celebrates the richness, diversity and worldwide influence of African culture. Includes parades, performances, cuisine, crafts, vendors, a Greek step show and special activities for children. Free. Hart Plaza, 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit. An Evening with Michael McDermott – 8pm. Acoustic journey with a folk-rock artist who is considered one of the best songwriters of his generation. All proceeds will benefit the Komen 3-day For the Cure. $22. The Village Theater, 50400 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton. 734-394-5460 x0. Canton-MI.org/VillageTheater. Jump For Joy – August 20-22. Fun introduction to spirituality for children 5-12. Activities include hatha yoga, madala making, guided meditation, songs, stories a shrine hike with picnic and more. $50. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org.

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CAS Keeping Kids Safe Walk/Run – 8am. Proceeds from the event will go towards supporting Children’s Aid Society (CAS) programs that prevent youth violence. $20, ages 12 and under free. Belle Isle Band Shell, Detroit. Delores Green, ProgramSecretary@ CASMichigan.org. 313-961-8100.

Present Moment Meditation – 7-8:15pm. Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body, and ways to stay present and peaceful throughout your day. Registration required. $12. The Sanctuary Chiropractic & Wellness Spa, 35275 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-674-6965. LivingInThePresentMoment.com.

“Facing the Crowd” Spot Light – 5-7pm. Presented by The Majestic Experience Development Company & Big Hustle Production Company. Spotlighting youth 9-21 years old in the entertainment industry with a variety of acts. The Russell Bazaar, 1600 Clay Ave, Building 3, Detroit. RussellBazaar.com. Dennis 313-220-4148. Dlyons_TheMajesticExperience@Yahoo.com.

SUNDAY AUGUST 22 Vietnam Veterans United Annual 5K Run – 9am. Flat course through city streets. $25. Champaign Park, 10401 Park Ave, Allen Park. Ray Joaquin 734-552-8538. Vegan Potluck – 1pm. Bring a vegan dish (no animal products) sized for 8. First time visitors may pay $7.50 in lieu of bringing a dish. However, they are encouraged to bring a dish so there is enough food for everyone. Unity of Livonia, 28660 5 Mile Rd, Livonia. VegMichigan.org.

MONDAY AUGUST 23 Wii Game On – 4-7pm. Fun and games featuring Nintendo Wiis, board and card games and yummy snacks. Students 6th-12th grade who live or attend school in Southfield or Lathrup Village welcome. Free. Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Rd, Southfield. 313-226-7947. “A Personal Survival Kit for those of us in the 21st Century” - 7-9pm. Join us for a weekly 2 hour chi circle meeting that includes ear acupressure. For more information visit us at Meetup.com/HealthWellness-Seminars/ or call our office at 734.525.5400. This event is $25/session. Vivo Wellness Center, 15875 Middlebelt Rd., Suite 200, Livonia 734-525-5400

TUESDAY AUGUST 24 Present Moment Meditation – 7-8:15pm. Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body, and ways to stay present and peaceful throughout your day. Registration required. $12. Holistic Healer & Wellness Center, 21194 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Hts. 734-674-6965. LivingInThePresentMoment.com.

Look and Feel Younger – 7-9pm. Learn the secrets to permanently losing weight and keeping it off. The foods that provide energy and the foods that age the body will be reviewed. Every one can look and feel younger with this weight loss secret and the others that will be presented. Learn the secrets about diet, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes that can improve your health. Limited to the first 20 calls. Reservations required (734) 756-6904. Presented by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D. Holistic Physician, Clinical Nutritionist. There is no charge for this class. Held at Whole Foods, 7350 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, 48322 Learn How to Can Food & Save Money – 7:30-9pm. So you put in a garden and now you have bushels of tomatoes that you don’t know what to do with. Join Betty Strauss as she walks you through the process of canning your homegrown vegetables. Free. Please call to register. 734-525-5400 Vivo Wellness Center, 15875 Middlebelt Rd., Suite 200, Livonia.

THURSDAY AUGUST 26 Family Night Open House – 6-8pm. Free scoliosis screenings for the kids, exercises for the golfer of the family, Zyto technology available and so much more. Call to reserve a space for your family. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic. 6231 N. Canton Center Road, Suite 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.

SAVE THE DATE Audience Reading with Lori Lipten – 7-9pm. Lori Lipten is an Akashic Record Reader and Soul Retriever. An Audience Readings allow Lori to provide spontaneous intuitive messages within a group setting from the world of spirit. During the event, the dominant energies will come through to those with the greatest need; it is these messages that are communicated. Not all present will receive an individual reading. Cost is $45/advance or $55/door. Limited seating. Please call 248-414-4050 to register. Vivo Wellness Center, 15875 Middlebelt Rd., Suite 200, Livonia.

Pasture-Raised Foods Workshop – 7-8:30pm. Learn why you should only eat pasture-raised foods, why grass-fed is best, how much meat is too much, and what vegetarians need to know. Co-sponsored by The Foundation for Wellness Professionals & Dr. William H. Karl, D.C., Certified Wellness Doctor. Livonia Civic Center Library, 3rd floor. 32777 Five Mile Rd., Livonia. Free. Preregistration requested. 734-425-8588.

FRIDAY AUGUST 27 Cruzin’ in the Park – 8am-10pm. Hundreds of classic cars and street rods on display, car competitions and a swap meet. Lower Huron Metropark, 17845 Savage Rd, Belleville. 734697-9181. CruzinThePark.com.

SATURDAY AUGUST 28 4th Annual People’s Arts Festival – 11am12am. 2-day festival. The Russell Bazaar, 1600 Clay Ave, Building 3, Detroit. RussellBazaar.com “Facing the Crowd” Spot Light – 2-5pm. Presented by The Majestic Experience Development Company & Big Hustle Production Company. Spotlighting youth 9-21 years old in the entertainment industry with a variety of acts. The Russell Bazaar, 1600 Clay Ave, Building 3, Detroit. RussellBazaar. com. Dennis 313-220-4148. Dlyons_ TheMajesticExperience@Yahoo.com.

SUNDAY AUGUST 29 Michigan Psychic Fair – 12-6pm. $5 admission. Comfort Inn Clocktower, 40455 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. MichiganPsychicFair.org.

MONDAY AUGUST 30 ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder – 6-7:30pm. People of all ages have to deal with this everyday. What natural choices are out there? Come and get your questions answered at this informative class, whether you’re getting the kids ready for back to school, for a friend or for yourself. Presented by Kathy Peltier, Holistic health coach. Free. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Rd, Southgate. THFDownriver.com. “A Personal Survival Kit for those of us in the 21st Century” - 7-9pm. Join us for a weekly 2 hour chi circle meeting that includes ear acupressure. For more information visit us at Meetup.com/Health-Wellness-Seminars/ or call our office at 734.525.5400. This event is $25/session. Vivo Wellness Center, 15875 Middlebelt Rd., Suite 200, Livonia 734-525-5400.

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ongoingcalendar All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication, and adhere to our guidelines. Vist HealthyLivingDetroit.com for calendar guidelines and to submit ongoing events. Zumba – 7:10-8:10pm. Bring dry shoes. $12. Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St#308, Detroit. VixenFitness.com. Canton Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Preservation Park, 500 North Ridge Road, Canton. Stephanie 734-398-5570. Apr 25-Oct 17. Leisure.Canton-Mi.org. Redford Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. 15145 Beech Daly Rd, Redford. May – Oct. Michael 313-387-2771. RedfordTwp.com. Fort-Visger CDC Farmers Market – 11am4pm.Southfield Rd Municipal Parking Lot between Fort St and I-75, Lincoln Park. Leslie 313-598-3137. May 2-Oct 31. Kids Yoga – 1-2pm. Perfect for children ages 5-10. A fun program that introduces kids to the basics. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com. Tabata Class – 1-2pm. Tabata Protocol is a great circuit workout based on the training formula that Dr. Izumi Tabata put together in 1992 that increases your anaerobic and aerobic conditioning. $14. F3 Fitness, 22402 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights, 313-278-2629. F3Fitness.com.

Posture Pro – 10:30-12pm. Level I Active with Jim Pero, RYT. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org. Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Connections Weekly Networking Group – 12:00pm. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. SWCRC Office, 20600 Eureka Rd Ste 315, Taylor. Suzan 734-287-3699. SMaxey22@comcast.net. Hatha Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. All levels. $10. Ajna Yoga Center, 48 N Saginaw St, Pontiac. AjnaYogaCenter.com. 248-613-6735. Gentle Yoga – 6-7pm. First class free, $14 walk in. Livonia Yoga Center, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia. 248-449-9642. LivoniaYogaCenter.com. Hatha Yoga – 6-7pm. $13. The Sanctuary Chiropractic & Wellness Spa, 35275 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. Katie 734-421-7100. SanctuaryChiropractic.com.

Evolutionary Yoga with Gregg – 2-3pm. All levels. $15 walk-in. First week of classes at Practice yoga are free. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. DetroitEvolution.com.

Yoga for Everybody – 6-7:15pm. All levels. $10. Free parking. City Yoga, 535 Griswold St at Congress Floor 27 – Buhl Bldg, Detroit. 248-496-0392. YogaInDetroit.com.

Level 1 Yoga – 4:30-5:45pm. Restorative with Jenn Frazier, RYT. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org.

Find Your Edge – 7-8:15pm. Basic adaptive yoga with Peg Darnell, RYT. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org.

Vin Yin Yoga – 5:15-6:15pm. Vinyasa yoga practice followed by an intense yin stretch which works the muscles and stretches connective tissues. Flowing to build strength, then holding to let go and release. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com.

Third Option Support Group – 7-9pm. Marriage support group. Free. Marriage Resource Center, 23400 Michigan Ave Ste P18, Dearborn. Village Plaza building, corner of Michigan and Outer Dr. Kristen 734-578-2986. MIMarriage.org.

Candlelight Yoga – 7-8pm. $14 walk in. Livonia Yoga Center, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia. 248-449-9642. LivoniaYogaCenter.com.

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The Nia Technique – 7-8pm. All ages and fitness levels. $6. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd. #109, Canton. 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com.

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ZUMBA® Toning Class – 7-8pm. All levels. Bring water and a small towel. $10. Elements of Exercise Fitness Studio, 23910 Carysle, Dearborn. ElementsOfExercise.com. FitBarre – 7:15pm. Intense body workout to tone the body and lift your seat. $20. Body Fit, 133 W Main St. Ste 240, Northville. 248-305-8414. BodyFitMi.com Yin Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. A yoga practice for all that targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that normally are not exercised. A nice way to let go and release. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com. Ashtanga Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. $15. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. Practice-Yoga.net. Cardio Kickboxing – 7:45pm. The Fighting Fit, 3203 Biddle Ave, one block north of Eureka Road, Wyandotte. TheFightingFit.com. BYTETHIS Poetry Series – 8pm. $5. Cliff Bells, 2030 Park Ave, Detroit. Lashaun Phoenix Moore PowerfulBlackWoman@ gmail.com. Acoustic Mondays – 8pm-2am. Free. 10339 Conant, Hamtramck. 313-873-1117. SmallsBarDetroit.com.

Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. Children with Hairloss, 12776 S. Dixie Hwy, Rockwood. Contact Rick Williams 734-626-7778. Posture Pro Yoga – 9-10:30am. Level II active yoga with Jim Pero, RYT. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org.

Gentle Yoga – 9:30-11am. $8. Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Rd, Taylor. 734-374-3901. TaylorYoga.com Healthy Backs – 11am-12pm. $10. Yoga. Fairlane Club, 5000 Fairlane Woods Drive, Dearborn. Work Break Yoga – 11:45am-12:30pm. All levels. $10. Yoga in Detroit, 535 Griswold St at Congress Floor 27 – Buhl Bldg, Detroit. 248-496-0392. YogaInDetroit.com.

The Nia Technique – 7-8pm. $6. All ages and fitness levels. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic. 6231 N. Canton Center Road, Suite 109, Canton. 734-455-6767

Preschool Skate – 10-11:30am. Parents, strollers and children 6 and under welcome. $4. Riverside Arena, 36635 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-421-3540. RiversideArena.com.

Tuesday Night at the Movies – 7-8:30pm. Free. Nutrition Unlimited, 14185 Eureka, Southgate. 734-284-2357. MarkMNU@yahoo.com.

Swim with Your Dog Indoors – 10:30am8pm. 4ft deep heated pool. Doggy life jackets and toys available or bring your own. $10. Me & My Shadow, 29855 Ford Rd, Garden City. 734-525-9500. MeAndMyShadowLLC.com.

Cardio Kickboxing – 7:15-8:15. No bag (non-contact) 30 minutes kickboxing followed by 30 minutes of lower and upper body workout to strengthen and tone. Ages 15 and up $9. Canfield Community Center, 1801 N. Beech Daly Rd, Dearborn Heights. TheFitnessFactory.net.

Classic Nia – 5:30-6:30pm. All levels welcome. $13. Body and Mind Fitness, 239 E. Nine Mile Road, 1 block east of Woodward, Ferndale. NiaBethSchedule.BlogSpot.com.

Wayne State Wednesday Farmers’ Market – 11am-4pm. 501 Cass Avenue, Detroit. Kami 313-577-4296. Bridge Cards/EBT accepted. Clas.Wayne.edu/SeedWayne

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

Beginners Pilates – 6pm. Guardian Martial Arts & Fitness, 30942 Ford Road, Garden City. 734-266-0565. GuardianMartialArts.com.

Zumba – 8:15pm. $8. Dance Academy, Westland Mall, lower level, 35000 Warren Rd, Westland. 734-425-1478.

Workout to Oldies Music – 6-7pm. Low impact and joint friendly routines without the complicated choreography. Bring an exercise mat, towel, light weights and water. $9. Canfield Community Center, 1801 N. Beech Daly Rd, Dearborn Heights. 248-353-2885. TheFitnessFactory.net.

FlowMotion – 8:30-9:30pm. Integrates the dynamics of Vinyasa with the methodical pace of slow flow and includes simple dance movements to create an inspiring experience on the mat and around the room. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com.

Guided Meditation Night – 6-8pm. Free. 670 S Main St, Plymouth. 734-476-9555. BelovedSpirit.com. Laura 734-476-9555. People’s Yoga with Gregg – 6:30-7:30pm. Donation based. Spirit of Hope Church, 2nd floor gym, 1519 Martin Luther King, Detroit. 313-316-1411.

Early Bird Yoga – 5:30-6:30am. Level I/II Active yoga with Jim Pero, RYT. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org.

Beginner Hula Hoop – 6:30-7:30pm. No experience necessary. Hoops provided. $22. Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St#308, Detroit. VixenFitness.com.

Garden City Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. Northeast corner of Ford and Middlebelt, Garden City. Amelia 734-422-4448. May 6-Oct 28. GardenCity.org.

Fitness Kickboxing – 7-8pm. $5. Tamashi Karate Dojo, 17651 E. Warren Ave, Detroit. TamashiKarate.net.

Taylor Farmers Market – 12-7pm. 1211 Pardee, Taylor. Wayne Farmers Market – 3-7pm. 35310 Michigan Ave,Wayne. May 19-Sep 29. CI.Wayne.Mi.Us/Farmers_Market.shtml Hatha Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. All levels. $10. Ajna Yoga Center, 48 N Saginaw St, Pontiac. AjnaYogaCenter.com. 248-613-6735. Vinyasa Unplugged – 5:45-7pm. Dynamic, intense physical class with a different vibe! Less music, experience long and lasting sequences, all integrated with a strong Vedanta theme. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com. Cardio Hip Hop – 6-7pm. Dance your way fit. $10. Elements of Exercise Fitness Studio, 23910 Carysle, Dearborn. ElementsOfExercise.com. Cardio Step – 6-7pm. An upbeat class full of energy, music to get your toes tapping and various routines to get that heart pumping! One class burns over 600 calories! $12. Body N Balance, 2315 Monroe St, Dearborn. 313-792-8181. LoveUrCardio@yahoo.com. MyBodyNBalance.com.

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ongoingcalendar All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication, and adhere to our guidelines. Vist HealthyLivingDetroit.com for calendar guidelines and to submit ongoing events. Stress Relief Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Basic level I therapeutic yoga with Carrie Hura, RYT. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org. Canton Communicators Club – 6:30pm. Learn to become a better communicator and improve public speaking abilities! Canton Coney Island, 8533 Lilly Rd, Canton. 734-994-0569. Canton.FreeToastHost.com. Basic Yoga Fitness – 7-8pm. Includes breath awareness, proper body alignment, safe muscle stretches and relaxation. No experience needed. Bring a mat and blanket. $8. Total Health Foods, 13645 Northline Rd, Southgate. 734-246-1208. THFDownriver.com. Drop-in Knitting Night – 7pm. All levels welome. Free. Westland Library, 6123 Central City Pkway, Westland. 734-326-6123. Box & Buff – 7-8:10pm. Cardio kickboxing. High cardio workout that combines various kicking and punching movements followed up with concentrated ab work. Bring a mat or towel. $12. Body N Balance, 2315 Monroe St, Dearborn. 313-792-8181. MyBodyNBalance.com. Mat Pilates – 7:15-8:15pm. All levels. $15. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. Practice-Yoga.net.

Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. G. Phillips Catering, K of C Hall, 25160 W. Outer Dr, Lincoln Park. Harriet Cole 313-928-4592. TomHarriet@aol.com. Northville Farmers Market – 8am-3pm. Northville Downs Race Track, corner of W Seven Mile and Sheldon Rd, Northville. Sher 248-349-7640. May 6-Oct 28. Project FRESH accepted. Northville.org. Gentle Yoga – 9:30-11am. $4. Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Rd, Taylor. 734-374-3901. TaylorYoga.com Gentle Yoga – 9:15-10:15am. $14. Livonia Yoga Center, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia. 248-449-9642. LivoniaYogaCenter.com. Basic Internet Computer Class – 10-11am. Intro the basics of the computer. Learn how to use the mouse and how to get to a specific website address. Free. Harper Woods Public Library, 19601 Harper Ave, Harper Woods. 313-343-2575. LibCoop.net/HarperWoods. Pilates – 10:15-11:15am. $15. Metro Dance Company, 541 S Mill, Plymouth. 734-207-8970. MetroDanceCompany.com.

Zumba – 7:30pm. Presented by C.C. Plus, Dance for fun and fitness. Zumba fitness trend fuses Latin dances like salsa, cumbia, merengue, flamenco, tango and belly dancing with aerobics. $7. Barnes School, 20090 Morningside, Grosse Pointe Woods. CCPlusDance.com/ZFC.

Wyandotte Farmers’ Market – 11am-7pm. Corner of First and Elm streets. Brandon 734-324-4500. Wyandotte.net.

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Northwest Detroit Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm. 15000 Southfield Fwy, Bushnell Congregational Church parking lot, Detroit. Pam 313-387-4732x103. Project FRESH and Bridge Cards/EBT accepted. GRDC.org. Dance Body Basics – 5:30pm. Beginner dance class. $15, $20 annual registration fee. Detroit Dance Studio, 4731 Grand River Ave, Studio #203, Detroit. 313-887-0656. DetroitDanceStudio.com. Tai Chi – 6-7pm. $5. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic. 6231 N. Canton Center Road, Suite 109, Canton. 734-455-6767 Yoga for Every Body – 6-7:15pm. All levels. $10. Free parking after 5pm. Yoga in Detroit, 535 Griswold St at Congress Floor 27 – Buhl Bldg, Detroit. 248-496-0392. YogaInDetroit.com. Aerial Arts – 6-7:30pm. Om my! Learn to fly. $25. Detroit Flyhouse, The FD Loft Building, 3434 Russell St. Loft #302, Detroit. DetroitFlyHouse.com. Micha 313-674-6424. Vinyasa Flow – 6:15-7:45pm. $10. Yoga in Detroit, 535 Griswold St at Congress Floor 27 – Buhl Bldg, Detroit. 248-496-0392. YogaInDetroit.com. People’s Yoga with Gregg – 6:30-7:30pm. Donation based. Spirit of Hope Church, 2nd floor gym, 1519 Martin Luther King, Detroit. 313-316-1411. ZUMBA® Toning Class – 7-8pm. Dance your way fit. All levels. $10. Elements of Exercise Fitness Studio, 23910 Carysle, Dearborn. ElementsOfExercise.com.

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Abs/Glutes/Thighs – 7:15-8:15pm. Intense lower body workout. Ages 15+. $9. Canfield Community Center, 1801 N. Beech Daly Rd, Dearborn Heights. TheFitnessFactory.net. 248-353-2885. Posture Pro – 7:15-8:15pm. Level I/II yoga with Regina Mitchell, RYT. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org.

Adult Fit-to-Tumble Exercise Class – 8:15-9:30pm. Increase upper body strength and flexibility through gymnastic skills and conditioning. $10. DPAS, 22819 Michigan Ave, West Dearborn. 313-268-7232. MsLynnsGym.Piczo.com.

Allen Park Farmers Market – 11am6pm. (New Hours!) 15800 White Street, Allen Park. June 18 - Sept 10. (no market on Aug 6th) Mary Anne 586-943-5785. AllenParkFarmersMarket.com. Restorative Yoga – 10:45-11:45am. $8. Northville Senior Center, 303 W Main Street, Northville. 248-349-0203. NorthvilleParksAndRec.org.

Fairlane Ballroom Dance Club – 8pm. $7. Monsignor Hunt Banquet Center, 7080 Garling, Dearborn Heights. 734-516-0500. MsgrHunt.com

Senior Fitness Testing – 11-11:30pm. $5. Wayne Community Center, 4635 Howe Rd, Wayne. Heidi 734-721-7400. Ci.Wayne.Mi.Us.

Aerobic Striptease – 7:30-8:30pm. Sassy cardio dance drills with toning exercises. $12. Registration required. Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St #308, Detroit. VixenFitness.com. 866-900-9797. Cardio Kickboxing – 7:45-8:45pm. Ages 13 and up $5. Michigan Karate Academy, 23753 Van Born Rd, Taylor. 313-292-9214

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Farmers & Artisans Market of Dearborn – 8am-1pm. Bryant Library, 22100 Michigan Ave at Mason St.; Joan 313-673-4207.

Prenatal Yoga – 7:45-8:45pm. $14. Northville Yoga Center, 200 S Main Street Unit B, Northville. 248-449-9642. NorthvilleYogaCenter.com.

Dog Swimming – 10:30am-8pm. Pay for a 1 hour swim with your dog and receive a free do it yourself bath for your dog. $10. Me & My Shadow, 29855 Ford Rd, Garden City. 734-525-9500. MeAndMyShadowLLC.com.

Acoustic Open Mic – 8pm. Token Lounge, 28949 Joy, Westland. 734-513-5030. TokenLounge.com

Adult Roller Skate Dance – 10am-12pm. $5. Riverside Arena, 36635 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-421-3540. RiversideArena.com.

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ongoingcalendar All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication, and adhere to our guidelines. Vist HealthyLivingDetroit.com for calendar guidelines and to submit ongoing events. Miler’s Club – 12-12:30pm. Be a part of the senior miler’s walking club. $1. Wayne Community Center, 4635 Howe Rd, Wayne. Ci.Wayne.Mi.Us. 734-721-7400. VinYin Yoga – 5:45-7pm. Vinyasa yoga practice followed by an intense yin stretch which works the muscles and stretches connective tissues. Flowing to build strength, then holding to let go and release. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com. Ballroom Dance Lesson – 6:45-8pm. Learn the basics of several ballroom styles. No partners or dance experience necessary. $15. Metro Dance Company, 541 S Mill, Plymouth. 734-207-8970. MetroDanceCompany.com. Yin Yoga – 7-8:15pm. All levels welcome. $10. Detroit Flyhouse, The FD Loft Building, 3434 Russell St. Loft #302, Detroit. DetroitFlyHouse.com.

Plymouth Farmers Market – 7:30am12:30pm. In “The Gathering” on Penniman Ave. just east of Main St, Plymouth. Melissa 734-453-1540. May-Oct,. PlymouthMI.org. Livonia Farmers Market – 8am-3pm. Local vendors offer a variety of produce, plants, crafts, etc. W.I.C. Is accepted by select vendors. 6/19-10/9 Wilson Barn, West Chicago & Middlebelt Rds. WilsonBarn.com 734-261-3602. Grosse Ile Farmers Market - Township parking lot, Macomb Street, Grosse Ile. June Sept. Pamela 734-671-0170. Detroit Eastern Market – 5am-5pm. 2934 Russell Street, between Mark and Gratiot, Detroit. Project FRESH and Food Stamps accepted. Randall Fogelman 313-833-9300 DetroitEasternMarket.com Belleville Farmer’s Market – 7am-12pm. 405 Main St, Belleville. 734-697-9323. June-Oct.

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Prenatal Yoga – 9-10am. Ease the aches and pains of pregnancy and prepare for labor, childbirth and new motherhood. $15. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. 313-881-2874. Basic Pre-Natal Friendly Yoga – 9-10:15am. Basic therapeutic yoga with Jessica Hillman, RYT. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate, 734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org. Grosse Pointe - West Park Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Between Lakepointe and Beaconsfield, Grosse Pointe. Jennifer 313-822-2812 x200. May 15-Oct 30. GrossePointePark.org. Classic Nia – 9:30am. All levels welcome. $13. Body and Mind Fitness, 239 E. Nine Mile Road, 1 block east of Woodward, Ferndale. NiaBethSchedule.BlogSpot.com.

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Hatha Yoga – 10-11am. All levels. $10. Ajna Yoga Center, 48 N Saginaw St, Pontiac. AjnaYogaCenter.com. 248-613-6735. TRX Suspension Training – 10-11am. Learn how to weight train and get lean muscle using body weight. $10. Wate Man Fitness, 29123 8 Mile Rd, Livonia. WateMan.com. Tabata Class – 10-11am. Tabata Protocol is a great circuit workout based on the training formula that Dr. Izumi Tabata put together in 1992 that increases your anaerobic and aerobic conditioning. $14. F3 Fitness, 22402 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights, 313-278-2629. F3Fitness.com. ZUMBA® Fitness Class – 10-11am. Dance your way fit. All levels. $10. Elements of Exercise Fitness Studio, 23910 Carysle, Dearborn. ElementsOfExercise.com. Yoga for Kids – 11-11:30pm. Ages 3-4. $10. Northville YOGA Center, 200 S Main Street Unit B, Northville. 248-449-YOGA. Jivamukti Light – 11am-12pm. Short form Jivamukti practice at a slower pace. Infused with inspiring music and citing of scriptures. Familiarity with sun salutations recommended. $12. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. HouseOfYoga.net. Learn to Skate Beginner Session – 11am1pm. No experience need. All ages welcome. $4. Riverside Arena, 36635 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-421-3540. RiversideArena.com. Kids Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org. Vedanta Study Group – 5:30-6:30pm. Free. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com.

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Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm Our goal is to be your place to go for the freshest produce at a fair price. We offer several varieties of locally made products, including Randy’s Granola, Great Lakes Coffee, Calder Dairy and lunch items.

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HOLISTIC HEALTH GRACE EXPRESSED PAULA POLLIFRONE NEYS OTL Occupational Therapist, QXCI Biofeedback Specialist, Reiki Master, Archetypal Consultant Northville MI

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 in Canton: Shaft Chiropractic Wellness on Mondays & Thursdays. Avail weekends; call or email to schedule an appointment. ABMP (Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals).

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Therapeutic Massage and Reiki Paula offers safe and gentle detoxification, strengthening of the digestive system, stress reduction & consults to discover your Archetypes (energetic patterns of being).

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13645 Northline Road Southgate, MI 48195 734.934.2076 www.angiesholistictouch.com Angie’s Holistic Touch offers many holistic therapies for your health and well being. Angie is dedicated to providing her clients with nurturing treatments to promote balance in the body, relaxation, pain relief and self healing. Offering Holistic Wellness Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Reiki Energy Healing, Raindrop Therapy, Hot Stone Therapy, AromaTouch Technique, Bellanina Facelift Massage, Sinus Treatments and Revitalizing Foot Therapy. Call today to schedule a session with Angie and enjoy the immediate benefits of a balanced state of being. AUGUST SPECIAL - One Hour massage for $45 - new client special.

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ORGANIC HAIR CARE IMAGE BY DEVIN, INC. 3744 Monroe, Dearborn, MI 48124 313-561-6455 Organic hair care, massage therapy, natural manicure & pedicures. Now offering Migun Far Infrared thermal massage.

PET PSYCHIC LORRIE THE PET PSYCHIC 734-493-3190

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As seen on Oprah, world renowned, 3rd generation pet psychic/medium specializing in giving animals a voice for behavior, health issues, rescued pets, adoption, rainbow bridge, and human readings. Let me be of service to you and your pets.

SPIRITUALITY ONE SPACE LESLIE BLACKBURN Dearborn, MI 313.269.6719 OneSpaceConnected.com MysterySchooloftheTempleArts.com Illuminating the Path of Self-Realization through Art, Yoga, Sacred Geometry, Sacred 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.

WELLNESS CENTERS

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KarlWellnessCenter.com

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Alternative Medicine Board certified traditional naturopath and Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner, uses a unique combination of nutrition, detoxification, light therapy, flower essences, EFT and muscle response testing to rebalance energy and release negative emotions. Specializing in natural treatment of anxiety, depression, mood swings, fatigue, anger issues, and improving self-image with lasting results.

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Westland, MI 48185

A unique wellness center devoted to helping people regain and support their health in the most natural ways, utilizing nutrition, whole food supplements, herbs, energy balancing techniques and, homeopathic and herbal remedies multiple detoxification techniques, allergy elimination, rebuilding and energizing exercises, as well as providing traditional and advanced chiropractic care. Over 30 years of experience.

Practice-Yoga.net Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Basic, YinYoga, Mat Pilates, Kripalu and Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yoga. We offer a very safe and supportive atmosphere to take your practice at your own pace. Discover yourself at Practice Yoga!

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 CAROL ANN FISCHER, D.C. N.D. TLC Holistic wellness 31594 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI 48150 734-664-0339 You deserve the best TLC TLCHolisticWellness.com Dr. Fischer is the Clinic Director of a unique holistic wellness center located in Livonia, specializing in helping women and their families achieve better health. Certified Naturopath and Chiropractor with over 25 years clinical experience helping create miracles for thousand of people. Published author in 3 Michigan magazines, and member of the American Holistic Health Association. Improving health, energy and vitality for people of all ages using gentle, nonforce Chiropractic, Nutrition Response Testing, whole food nutrition, herbs and homeopathy. Receive personal coaching from a woman who understands diet, weight loss, detoxification and natural hormone balancing. Visit our new informational web site to learn more.

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!

he frog does not drink up the pond in which he lives. ~ Buddhist Proverb

WINDOWS SNIDER WINDOW CLEANING Mike Snider, Owner 586-254-9500 SniderWindowCleaning.us Ask about our quarterly and monthly service specials! Residential and commercial window cleaning, inside, outside, screens, gutters, ceiling fan, lights, mirrors, cleaning and hauling services. Family owned since 1993.

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TOTAL HEALTH FOODS IS NOW HIRING. Please drop off your resume to the store - 13645 Northline Rd. Southgate, MI 48195. You must have experience and be willing to work weekends.

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DARE TO BE YOUR OWN BOSS. Why not you? Why not today? Call Carol 734-283-1722x3 to learn how! GET A DELICIOUS, HEALTHY MEAL ON YOUR TABLE IN 30 MINUTES OR LESS. Let the Pampered Chef show you how. Come see me do a live cooking demonstration at Total Health Foods in Southgate Thurs., Aug. 19. See their ad on the inside back cover of this issue. •Fundraisers • Bridal showers • Outlet pricing Sandy Ricke-Pampered Chef Consultant 313-515-3838 pamperedchef.biz/sricke sricke@wyan.org

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VOLUNTEERING HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS-Hospice Compassus seeking compassionate individuals in SE Michigan to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and family. Required training provided free. Info: Volunteer Coordinator 248-355-9900. HOSPICE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES-Grace Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and family. SE Michigan. Training provided. For information call the Volunteer Coordinator 888-937-4390. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR GARDEN CLEAN-UP. Calling on all greenthumbs…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 313-5359563 to schedule your volunteer opportunity.

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