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I can’t believe that our local farmers markets will be coming to a close at the end of October. Sharing the many highs and lows of a farmers market season forges strong bonds between the farmers, vendors and artisans who come together each and every week for six months of the year. A feeling of family grows among the market participants as we watch the seasons change together. Some weeks there are wonderful crowds of shoppers, and other weeks it seems like everyone has forgotten all about the market. There are days of beautiful sunshine, pouring rain, high winds, fog, clouds and everything in between. It is Michigan after all. In the early spring everyone is excited to see one another, to catch up and to find out what’s been happening over the winter months. Some farmers and vendors don’t return, but new additions add variety to the market community. The natural growth and change enriches the market experience for all involved. I have noticed that everyone pulls together to help out the ‘newbies.’ Experienced vendors offer helpful tips, such as using weights to secure the tents. Suggestions on how to avoid ‘rookie mistakes’ may or may not be heeded, but friendships are sure to form as everyone shares their opinions about the ins and outs of various markets. It’s quite an amazing network of hard working individuals. Witnessing shoppers voting with their dollars and fueling our local economy is truly fascinating and educational. I’ve often thought that selling a product in the farmers market would be a wonderful ‘lab’ experience for students of economics. Coming out to the farmers market and trying to sell a product that they make themselves could be an ideal way to learn about displaying the product, dealing with customer service questions and experience first-hand how the laws of supply and demand operate in a marketplace. A sincere thanks to everyone who takes part in our local farmers market; all your hard work and effort is very much appreciated. I will absolutely miss all the members of my ‘market family,’ although I have to admit that there is nothing quite like that first glorious Saturday of November that I will, hopefully, get a chance to sleep in. This month I am pleased to report that we will be increasing our monthly print circulation to 29,000 magazines. We have been blessed with the opportunity to reach out to new readers as we distribute in new locations all around Wayne County. It’s so wonderful to hear people exclaim that they “love this magazine” when picking up their monthly copy. It warms my heart to hear a genuine unsolicited remark like that, and it also helps let me know that we are on the right track with the information that we include in each issue. I absolutely enjoy hearing from our readers and invite you to share your thoughts and ideas with us via email and on Facebook and Twitter. If this is the first time that you have picked up a copy of Natural Awakenings magazine, be sure to let me know what you think because I really do value your opinions. If you are one of our faithful monthly readers, thank you for helping us to grow. It is our mission to continue bringing you information that can help you to live a happier and healthier life. Don’t forget to recycle, re-purpose and re-use this magazine when you’re done reading it. Maybe you can pass it along to a friend or share a specific article with someone that it might be of interest to. Current and past issues can be found on our website, HealthyLivingDetroit.com. After all, sharing healthy living, healthy planet wisdom electronically is the ‘greenest’ way to do it. Feel good, live simply, and laugh more~ Mary Anne

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Day of Movement

he 1st Annual Day of Movement is will take place on Saturday, October 8 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. The suggested donation is $10. All are welcome to

Detroit Waldorf School Tours and Lecture Series

he Detroit Waldorf School is holding a “Taste of Waldorf” tour of their preschool and grade school building and grounds in the historic Indian Village on Wednesday, October 12 at 8:30 a.m. Information about the philosophy and approach of Waldorf education, and how that translates into curriculum and methods in both early childhood and elementary education will be explained. The school is also hosting a lecture series to encourage networking amongst like-minded parents. The group is open to the public and meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. to discuss parenting issues. The current book is Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne. Interested parties are asked to call the school for information on specific chapter selections. The Detroit Waldorf School is also hosting an evening lecture series. Parents are invited to attend the first lecture of the series on Monday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. The topic for the evening is “A Firm Foundation in Friendship.” Location: 2555 Burns in Detroit’s Indian Village Historic District. To learn more about the school visit DetroitWaldorf.org or call 313-822-0300.

let the inner child explore the joy of movement through bellydance, hooping, Nia and Zumba. A gong meditation will be held at the end of the event to close the day of movement. Location: Yoga for Life Center, 66 East Forest Ave., just east of Woodward, in Detroit.

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Bikram Choudhury Comes to Northville

ikram Yoga of Northville is hosting a live lecture and book signing with the Bikram Choudhury, the founder and namesake of this popular style of yoga practice, commonly referred to as “hot yoga.” The lecture and book signing will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 15 at the Marquis Theatre, in Northville. Tickets are $50 in advance, or $60 at the door. To order tickets online and to learn more about Bikram Yoga of Northville, visit BikramYogaDetroit.com.

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newsbriefs Marygrove College Hosts Bioneers Conference

he 7th Annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference will take place from October 14-16 at Marygrove College, in Detroit. A yearly project of the Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit (GLBD), the conferece brings together people from all areas and levels of interest in issues pertaining to environmental and social justice. An opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 14 at 5:30 p.m. Joe Reilly will serve as the musician in residence throughout the conference, and will give a special performance from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 15. Live broadcasts of keynote addresses from the National Bioneers Conference, in California, will be ongoing. Topics covered include The Power of Story, The Rights of Nature, The Emerging Imagination, The Real Food Challenge and Building a Sustainable World. The conference will also be able to enjoy the visual art exhibit entitled ReMake, ReUse, ReNew. This collection highlights artists who are creatively addressing issues of environmentalism, conservation and sustainability. Art will be on display after the Bioneers Conference as well. The exhibit closes on November 18.

Yoga 4 Peace Fall Teacher Training

oga enthusiasts of all levels of experience can explore the ancient practice of yoga at Southgate’s Yoga 4 Peace’s upcoming 200 hour fall Teacher Training. The program begins Saturday, October 8 and runs for twenty weeks. Students who succesfully complete the program will be eligible for the Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 200 Certification from the Yoga Alliance. Students will be immersed in the practice of yoga while developing an

Location:8425 W. McNichols, Detroit For times, cost and more information visit GLBD.org.

Holy Yoga Retreat

oly Yoga master instructor, Trina Campbell, will lead a yoga retreat designed to help participants forget about the cares of the world while becoming refocused and be refreshed in Christ. Entitled “Women of God Never Walk Alone,” this Christian Women’s yoga retreat begins Friday, October 28 and concludes on Sunday, October 30. Transformations Spirituality Center, in Kalamazoo, is the location. The cost of the retreat is $239 and includes lodging, meals, raw food demonstrations, yoga sessions, foot reflexology massage, book discussion and a meditation hike. According to Campbell, “The blending of Christ and yoga is unique; yet rewarding. Christian yoga is not just about stretching to Christian music; it’s about an intimacy with Jesus Christ. Christian yoga is the intentional practice of connecting the entire being, body, mind and spirit, with God.”

understanding of philosophy, posture practice, proper tone and voice for leading a class, appropriate musical selections and much more. The suggested Donation for Teacher Training is $1,800-$2,400. Limited need-based scholarships are available..

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Wine Tasting to Benefit Kids in Need

Breast Prosthesis Donations

n honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month,, the All About Women’s Health Boutique (AAWHB), in Livonia, will donate lightweight breast prosthesis to uninsured women. This is tenth year that the boutique has made this service available. Uninsured women who make an appointment for the event, which runs from Saturday, October 1 through Saturday, October 29 the new “Silicone Lite” prosthesis, which is produced especially for AAWHB.. The retail price of breast prosthesis is about $300.00 and is usually covered by health insurance plans. Breast cancer survivor, AAWHB owner and certified prosthesis fitter, Mariam Searcy says, “I am just thrilled to be able to offer prosthesis to women who may not otherwise be able to afford one. Support from caring breast cancer survivors and vendors has continued to sustain our October give way program, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In addition to breast forms being donated by myself, we have had tremendous support from other breast cancer survivors. Some of the survivors are donating breast forms they can no longer use.” Read more about Searcy in an interview on page 37.

rape Expectations is a wine-tasting event designed to raise funds for The Guidance Center and Kids Talk Children’s Advocacy Center. The elegant evening takes place from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 6 at The Rattlesnake, in Detroit. Tickets are $75 per person and include premium wine tasting selected by Master Sommelier Claudia Tyagi, light hors d’oeuvres, dessert and entertainment. Location: 300 River Place Dr., Detroit. For more information and to purchase tickets online visit Guidance-Center.org and look for the Coming Events section.

Location: 31209 Plymouth Rd., Livonia, MI. Uninsured women who are interested in obtaining breast prosthesis should call Mariam Searcy at (734) 762-9324.

Total Health Foods

otal Health Foods market has added Fusion Foods International’s Fusion Gourmet Salsas to their wide array of all-natural and organic food products. Says Kathleen Gunther, co-owner, “The mission of Total Health Foods is to bring Michigan made, unique, gourmet healthy products to our customers at an affordable price”. Fusion Gourmet Salsas meet our standard, and many of our customers given them great reviews.” She adds, “Not only do the salsas have fabulous taste, they are free of fat, gluten and cholesterol, use honey instead of sugar, are low in carbs and sodium and contain no preservatives.” Location: 2938 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte. Visit THFDownriver.com or call 743-246-1208.

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newsbriefs Joe’s Produce Opens Healthy Deli

oe’s Produce Gourmet Market, in Livonia, recently opened its new in-store international deli. A wide variety of health-conscious Mediterranean and Sushi dishes are available; highlighted dishes include authentic chicken shawarma sandwiches made pita bread from Beirut Bakery and salmon sushi with ginger, rice and green tea. In addition to the Mediterranean and Sushi deli, a variety of ready-to-go entrees and side-dishes prepared by award-winning chefs are also available. Selections can be made-to-order or custom-ordered for special occasions and catering is available. All selections are made fresh daily, seven days a week, from high quality ingredients. Says operations manager Pam Brown, ““We’re providing a healthy alternative for ‘food on the go.’ We’ve made it easy for our customers to enjoy tasty international cuisine and remain health-conscious at the same time.” .Joe’s’ Produce offers a large selection of organic, all natural, wheat and gluten free products, along with 300 types of cheese, dairy products, a bakery and over 6000 bottles of hand-selected imported, domestic and Michigan wines. Location: 33152 W. Seven Mile Rd., Livonia. Visit JoesProduce.com or call 248-477-4333.

Meditation Workshops For All

resent Moment Meditation is offering two programs specifically designed to help individuals pause, regroup and get centered as the hectic pace of the holidays approaches. Kathy Bindu Henning, founder of Present Moment Meditation, is a speaker and teacher with 35 years of experience studying meditation and the art of self-discovery. Her workshops use a practical, light-hearted approach that makes meditation inviting and beneficial for everyone. “A Peaceful Mind is a Precious Gift” will take place on Thursday, October 6 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Taylor Yoga, in Taylor. Participants will enjoy soothing meditations and learn powerful tools that help calm the restless activity of the mind and lay a foundation for health and happiness. Insightful discussion will help attendees to discover a fresh perspective and a new sense of Self. The cost of this workshop is $25. On Wednesday, October 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, in Detroit, Present Moment Meditation will hold a mini-retreat entitled “Find Your Peace.” In this beautiful setting, participants will relax the body, mind and senses in a healing and restorative way and, through meditation, find a that place inside that is still, silent and steady. The cost of this mini-retreat is $40. Taylor Yoga is located at 8935 Telegraph Rd., in Taylor. St. Paul of the Cross is located at 23333 Schoolcraft, in Detroit. For information and registration visit LivingInThePresentMoment.com, or call 734-674-6965.

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obrasevic Food Company (DFC), a produce delivery company that specializes in fresh, local Michigan produce, has expanded their delivery zone to include the City of Detroit. Residents of Detroit will now have access to farm fresh produce delivered to their door within 24 hours of harvest. Donna Webb, DFC Vice President states, “Connecting the people of Detroit with local farmers was always one of our main goals. We are thrilled to have reached this point and already have many customers in the city of Detroit, from the outer edges to the downtown area. It’s an exciting time for us.” She adds, “It is clear to us that fresh produce options are limited in the City of Detroit. Our service allows residents to receive fresh locally grown produce delivered right to their home. There is nothing better than opening your box and knowing that the awesome Michigan corn and tomatoes, for instance, were picked that very same morning!” Current Detroit customer, Leniya Leonard, reports, “There aren’t a lot of grocery stores in Detroit. Most do shopping outside the city. I work 60 Local Fresh Convenient hours a week so having it delivered it is really convenient for me. It takes a lot more time to go to a grocery store.” DFC also has many co-op locations where customers can pick up their produce and receive a discount.

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Image by Devin Inc., is hosting the 8th annual Cancer Awareness Fundraiser. They hope to acknowledge their surviving clients, friends, and family members; and for remembrance of those who have lost their battle with cancer. The staff of Image Salon has been deeply affected by this disease and want to help make a difference. There will be a bake sale and special prizes for donations. Schedule your cut and color, to help make this Cut-A-Thon Fundraiser a great success!

Record Store Moves in to New Location

eoples Records has moved to a new location at 4100 Woodward Avenue, in Detroit. The new location offers free parking in a safe lot, two stories full of records, and a light airy atmosphere in which to peruse the selection. Peoples Records carries all genres of used records and strives to purchase from personal record collections, thus preserving cultural heritage and preventing used records from ending up in the landfill.

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newsbriefs Crafting With Grace Offers Family Fun

wide selection of handcrafted goods and art works will be available for purchase at “Crafting With Grace,” an annual arts and crafts show held at Grace Apostolic Temple, in Ann Arbor. The indoor, juried festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. An admission charge of $2 covers entry into the art show and the chance to win a door prize. Admission is free for children under 12 years old; strollers are not permitted. In addition to the works of over fifty crafters from across the nation, “Crafting With Grace” features a complimentary Kids Kraft Korner with activities such as face-painting and hair tinseling is available. A portion of the proceeds to fund community programs helping those in need. Location: 2898 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor. For more information visit CraftingWithGrace.com.

Support While Coping With Food Alleriges

eggie Patti,” a local gluten-free, vegan has created a series of classes on coping with food allergies, sensitivities and “non-traditional” diets. Classes will be held once a month at Wyandotte’s Total Health Foods, a market that caters to those with food allergies and specialized diets. Class topics range from what to eat to how to deal with the psycho-social aspects of having a diet that veers from the societal norm. Monthly potlucks will be held to serve as an informal support group while providing a place to share recipes and meals in a non-threatening environment. Patti was inspired to create the class and potluck series based on requests for information on living with a specialized diet. She says, “Food allergies and sensitivities are on the rise and can range from lifethreatening to mildly irritating. For those who have been struggling with what to eat due to allergies, sensitivities or other dietary restrictions, the battle can sometimes seem overwhelming.” Location: 2938 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte. For information on classes or potlucks, visit VeggiePatti.com or email veggiepatti@gmail.com.

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Water-Saving Bathroom Tips There’s a regular waterworks in modern bathrooms— sinks, commode, tub, shower—maybe even a bidet. All are necessary sanitation fixtures, but need to be used properly to avoid wasting precious water and processing extra waste. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirms that bathroom activities account for more than half of indoor water use. n First, find and fix any possible plumbing leaks from pipes, faucets, flappers, valves and drains that can run up the water bill, even when no one is home. Then consider replacing aerators on faucets to reduce water flow, but not pressure, for a tiny cost with big returns. An EPA WaterSense label indicates a wise choice. n Toilets use 30 percent of bathroom water, so make sure household utility bills aren’t paying the high cost of an old-fashioned (1990s or older) 3.5- to 7-gallons-per-flush type; modern fixtures use about a gallon-and-a-half. Dual-flush toilets (for number one and number two) save even more. Universal conversion kits are affordably priced. n Chuck the commode altogether and switch to a composting toilet. It may seem radical and expensive, but will also use less water and even process the waste onsite (more details at tinyurl.com/37swkz). n A low-flow showerhead makes a big difference. Start with a test: Fill up a gallon bucket at full pressure; if it takes more than 20 seconds, it’s a low-flow device. Because nobody wants to walk into a cold shower, most people tend to wastefully let the water run a bit first. Fortunately, gadgets such as Showerstart are available that cut any water flow to a trickle as soon as it gets hot, which saves water and also signals that the water has warmed up.

World Food Day, October 16, will feature rallies against genetically engineered foods. Last year’s La Via Campesina movement (ViaCampesina. org) called for actions around the world to denounce the role of agribusinesses such as Monsanto in the destruction and corporatization of biodiversity and life. This year, organizers are urging people to join the international cause by participating in local rallies. World Food Day actions are planned in 36 U.S. cities, with close to 600,000 registered supporters. A 300mile march from New York to Washington, D.C., punctuated by special events, also is scheduled from October 1 to 16 to support local and global efforts to keep genetically modified organisms (GMO) out of the food supply and demand GMO labeling on all food and drink products. Search Facebook, YouTube and Twitter for Millions Against Monsanto and visit tinyurl. com/4luqn3t and Right2Know March.org.

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Household Chemicals May Pose Risk for Breast Cancer

study recently published in the journal Environmental Health reports that frequent use of common household cleaning products may increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer. The study was undertaken by the Silent Spring Institute, a partnership of scientists, physicians, public health advocates and community activists dedicated to identifying links between the environment and women’s health, especially breast cancer. Researchers conducted telephone interviews with 787 women diagnosed with breast cancer and 721 comparison women, questioning them about their product use, beliefs about breast cancer causes, and established and suspected risk factors. Executive Director Julia G. Brody, Ph.D., says, “Women who reported the highest combined cleaning product use had a doubled risk of breast cancer compared to those with the lowest reported use. Use of air fresheners and products for mold and mildew control were associated with increased risk. To our knowledge, this is the first published report on cleaning product use and the risk of breast cancer.” The use of insect repellents was also associated with increased risk.

The Science Behind an Apple a Day

ccording to Bahram H. Arjmandi, Ph.D., a registered dietician and chair of the Department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences at Florida State University, there is scientific truth in the adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” The nationally recognized nutrition researcher, a Margaret A. Sitton professor, maintains that apples are a “miracle fruit,” providing health benefits beyond fiber. Earlier animal studies have shown that the pectin and polyphenols in apples improve lipid metabolism and lower the production of pro-inflammatory molecules. Arjmandi’s new study is the first to evaluate the long-term cardio-protective effects of eating apples daily. He randomly assigned 160 women, ages 45 to 65, to one of two dietary intervention groups: one received 75 grams of dried apples each day (the equivalent of four or five fresh apples); the other ate dried prunes. Arjmandi reports surprising results: “Incredible changes in the apple-eating women happened by six months—they experienced a 23 percent decrease in LDL [bad] cholesterol.” Daily apple consumption also led to lower levels of C-reactive protein, which is known to trigger inflammation in the body. In another unexpected benefit, the apple-eaters lost an average of 3.3 pounds. Source: Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology

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SAFFLOWER OIL — GOOD FOR THE HEART

afflower oil, a common cooking oil, may help improve insulin sensitivity, lower inflammation and blood sugar levels, and elevate HDL (good) cholesterol in overweight women with Type 2 diabetes, according to new research from Ohio State University. The study also revealed that the oil helps reduce abdominal fat, which is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. The findings indicate that a daily dietary dose of one and two-thirds teaspoons is sufficient for a person to benefit from the oil’s health-protective effects.

CAUTIONARY NEWS ABOUT CALCIUM

ew research published online in the British Medical Journal adds to mounting evidence that calcium supplements may increase the risk of cardiovascular events, particularly heart attacks, in postmenopausal women. Many older women take calcium supplements to manage osteoporosis, but after re-analyzing data on 16,718 women participating in the seven-year Women’s Health Initiative Calcium/ Vitamin D Supplementation Study, researchers at the University of Auckland, in New Zealand, now urge reassessment of calcium prescriptions to maintain bone health. Their metastudy showed that postmenopausal women that took combined calcium and vitamin D supplements had increased risk of heart attacks.

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new study led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, reveals that some antibiotics may be overprescribed for children with asthma. Of the 5,198 outpatient visits included in the analysis, antibiotics were routinely ordered during nearly one in six visits, although national health guidelines do not currently recommend them as a therapy. However, when best practices for treating asthma and preventing attacks were discussed by pediatricians during office visits, patients were less likely to receive antibiotic prescriptions. The researchers suggest that doctors spend more time educating their patients about alternatives, as well as potential side effects of the drugs. According to Dr. Kris De Boeck, from the University Hospital of Leuven, in Belgium, the side effects from overuse of antibiotics may include compromised immune systems, potentially worse asthma symptoms and the spread of antibiotic-resistant “superbugs.” Source: Pediatrics and Reuters Health

PFCs Linked to Early Menopause I n the largest study ever done on the effects of perfluorocarbons (PFCs) on women’s hormone systems, West Virginia University researchers found in blood tests that higher levels of these manmade chemicals are associated with early menopausal symptoms in females aged 42 to 64. Premature menopause has been linked to a variety of health problems, including cardiovascular disease. Researchers collected data from 25,957 women, measuring serum concentration levels of PFCs and the female hormone estradiol, and reported a definite association between PFC exposure, decreased estradiol and early menopause. Women with high blood levels of PFCs also had significantly lower concentrations of estrogen, compared with peers showing low levels of the chemicals. PFCs are found in many common household products, including food containers, clothing, furniture, carpets and paints. Their broad use has resulted in widespread dissemination in water, air, soil, plant life, animals and humans, even in remote parts of the world. A probability sample of U.S. adults conducted by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found measurable concentrations of PFCs in 98 percent of the participants tested. Source: Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

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review of more than 160 studies has established compelling evidence that happy people tend to live longer and experience better health than their unhappy peers. One study that followed nearly 5,000 university students for more than 40 years found those that were the most pessimistic as students tended to die first. An even longer-term study that tracked 180 Catholic nuns from early adulthood to old age revealed that those that wrote positive autobiographies in their early 20s tended to outlive the nuns that wrote more negative accounts of their young lives. Source: Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being.

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Preventing Extinction

Buying Time for Threatened Species How long does it take a species to disappear forever? It turns out that habitat destruction drives species to extinction more slowly than previously thought, according to a new model described in the journal Nature. The pace at which plants and animals are vanishing from the planet as their habitats shrink may be overstated by as much as 160 percent or more. An approach widely used to estimate extinctions from habitat loss is conceptually flawed, says a study in the publication. Researchers say that their new method more accurately reflects the interplay of shrinking habitats and the populations that rely on them. The new study is one of at least two that highlight scientists’ efforts to sharpen the tools needed to track the scope of the species-extinction problem and to design better approaches for dealing with it. The development of a new tool for estimating extinctions, “... is welcome news, in the sense that we have bought a little time for saving species,” says Stephen Hubbell, an ecologist at the University of California, Los Angeles, and one of two scientists who performed the analysis. “But it’s [also] unwelcome news,” he adds, “because we have to redo a whole bunch of research performed using the previous method.”

Inappropriate Eats Fish Consume Plastic from Human Trash

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, as dubbed by scientists, is a region of floating trash in the ocean that is twice the size of Texas. It comprises plastic debris that includes toys, cups, wrappers and bottles that slowly degrade from the sun’s rays and wave action into ever-smaller fragments until fish often mistake them for food. This finding, from a new study by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, could have serious implications for the food chain. Scientists examined 141 fish across 27 species and estimated that small fish were eating as much as 24,000 tons of

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Mapnificent Will Show the Way Want to know how far it’s possible to travel by biking or using public transit in under 15 minutes? There’s a map for that. Mapnificent shows the areas one can reach from any point in a city at any given time. Stefan Wehrmeyer, a Berlinbased software architect, has developed a tool that uses public transit data to help users decide on where to live, work or meet up. Using data from the GTFS Data Exchange and overlaying the extracted information on a Google map, Mapnificent visualizes the reach of public transport in the selected city. This becomes especially useful for decision-making purposes, rather than trip planning. “Let’s say you found a job in San Francisco and want to move there,” Wehrmeyer explains. “Where can you live so that you need less than 30 minutes to go to your work place? Mapnificent is able to answer that question.” Mapnificent is available in public beta and can be used for major cities in the United States.

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plastic waste each year, mostly tidbits smaller than a fingernail, and that nearly one in 10 fish in the region had plastic in its stomach. Most fish in the study were lantern fish, which dwell at depths of 650 to 3,200 feet during the day, but then swim near the surface at night to feed on plankton, where they often gulp plastic by mistake. Small fragments of plastic could leach toxins into the fish, stunt their growth, alter reproduction or even kill them. It is unclear what impact that small, plastic-affected fish have upon larger fish that eat them, and ultimately on human fish-eaters.

Appliance Awareness

Home Electronics Getting Greener Greenpeace has compiled their third annual survey of the “greenest” home electronics products from 18 companies in seven categories—desktops, laptops, netbooks, mobile phones, televisions, monitors and smart phones—based on their environmental impact (tinyurl.com/23pxpsc). Considerations included hazardous substances, power consumption, product lifecycle (recycling potential) and innovation in marketing (carbon footprint). The survey found a significant overall reduction in the use of hazardous chemicals since last year, with more products made without toxic polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated fire retardant (BFR). The use of phthalates, beryllium and antimony (heavy metals) and their associated compounds also went down in every category. Almost all products submitted for the survey met or exceeded the current Energy Star standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. However, one conclusion of the report is that companies seemed to put more effort into improving the overall energy efficiency of operating their products rather than reducing the embedded energy, or carbon footprint, involved in manufacturing them. Lifecycle management continues to be the weakest eco-link when it comes to electronics production. The researchers found little use of recycled plastic, take-back practices, and marketing efforts aimed to prevent rapid obsolescence. Source: Greenpeace

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he best definition of intuition is that which we know in our hearts to be true. When we feel good and right about a decision, we often attribute it to having followed our intuition. There is a difference, however, between what “feels good” and what we “know in our hearts.” Discerning this difference separates wishful thinking from true intuitive intelligence. Intuitive intelligence can be identified by the qualities that accompany it, like effortlessness, clarity, inspired ideas,

synchronicity and profound peace. As these qualities also represent the spiritual substance of our selves, the intuitive insights we receive resonate with the truth of our being. When faced with a challenging choice, it helps to look for the presence or absence of harmony, clarity and peace before taking any action. Jumping into action out of frustration is not intuitively intelligent, while waiting for answers that bring clarity and inner peace is a flawless guide. To move through the layers of

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WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE… But Will There Be Enough? by Sandra Postel

For at least three decades, Americans have talked about our uncertain energy future, but we’ve mostly ignored another worrisome crisis—water.

heap and seemingly abundant, water is so common that it’s hard to believe we could ever run out of it. Ever since the Apollo 8 astronauts photographed Earth from space in 1968, we’ve had the image of our home as a strikingly blue planet, a place of great water wealth. But of all the water on Earth, only about 2.5 percent is fresh—and two-thirds of that is locked up in glaciers and ice caps. Less than one hundredth of 1 percent of Earth’s water is fresh and available. Across the United States and around the world, we’re already reaching or overshooting the limits of Earth’s natural replenishment of fresh water through the hydrologic cycle. The Colorado and Rio Grande rivers are now so over-tapped that they discharge little or no water into the sea for months at a time. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the massive Ogallala Aquifer, which spans parts of eight states, from southern South Dakota to northwest Texas, and provides 30 percent of the groundwater used for irrigation in the country, is steadily being depleted. In much of the

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world, we’re growing food and supplying water to communities by over-pumping groundwater. This creates a potential crisis in the food economy: We are meeting some of today’s food needs with tomorrow’s water.

The Changing Climate Equation

Due to climate change, we may no longer be able to count on familiar patterns of rain and snow and river flow to refill our urban reservoirs, irrigate our farms and power our dams. While farmers in the Midwest were recovering from the spring flood of 2008 (in some areas, the second “100-year flood” in 15 years), farmers in California and Texas allowed cropland to lie fallow and sent cattle to early slaughter to cope with the drought of 2009. In the Southeast, after 20 months of dryness, then-Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue stood outside the state capitol in November 2007 and led a prayer for rain. Two years later, he was pleading instead for federal aid, after intense

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rainfall near Atlanta caused massive flooding that claimed eight lives. This year again saw record regional precipitation, this time producing epic flooding in the Mississippi and Missouri river basins. Climate scientists warn of more extreme droughts and floods and changing precipitation patterns that will continue to make weather, storms and natural disasters more severe and less predictable. As a policy forum in the journal Science notes, the historical data and statistical tools used to plan billions of dollars worth of annual global investment in dams, flood control structures, diversion projects and other big pieces of water infrastructure are no longer reliable. Yet today’s decisions about using, allocating and managing water will determine the survival of most of the planet’s species, including our own.

Shifting Course

For most of modern history, water management has focused on bringing water under human control and transferring it to expanding cities, industries and farms via dams, large water-transfer projects and wells that tap underground aquifers. Major water programs have allowed cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas to thrive in the desert, the expansion of world food production, and rising living standards for hundreds of millions. But globally, they have worsened social inequities as tens of millions of poor people are dislocated from their homes to make way for dams and canals, while hundreds of millions in downstream communities lose the currents that sustain their livelihoods. Such approaches also ignore water’s limits and the value of healthy ecosystems. Today, many rivers flow like plumbing works, turned on and off like

water from a faucet. It’s tougher for fish, mussels, river birds and other aquatic life to survive; a 2008 assessment led by the USGS found that 40 percent of all fish species in North America are at risk of extinction. Meanwhile, many leaders and localities are calling for even bigger versions of past water management strategies. By some estimates, the volume of water relocated through river transfer schemes could more than double globally by 2020. But mega-projects are risky in a warming world, where rainfall and river flow patterns are changing in uncertain ways and require costly power for pumping, moving, treating and distributing at each stage. Some planners and policymakers are eyeing desalination as a silver bullet solution to potential water shortages. But they miss—or dismiss—the perverse irony: by burning more fossil fuels and by making local water supplies more and more dependent on increasingly expensive energy, desalination creates more problems than it solves. Producing one cubic meter of drinkable water from salt water requires about two kilowatt-hours of electricity, using present technology.

The United States withdraws more fresh water per capita than any other country, much of which we could save. The vast majority of demand does not require drinkable water. Source: Pacific Institute shed, which supplies 90 percent of its drinking water, in lieu of constructing a $10 billion filtration plant that would cost an additional $300 million a year to

operate. Research published in Natural Resources Forum further shows that a number of other U.S. cities—from tiny Auburn, Maine, to Seattle—have saved hundreds of millions of dollars in capital and operating costs of filtration plants by instead opting for watershed protection. Communities facing increased flood threats are achieving cost-effective protection by restoring rivers. After enduring 19 floods between 1961 and 1997, Napa, California, opted for this approach over the conventional route of channeling and building levees. In partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a $366 million project is reconnecting the Napa River with its historic floodplain, moving homes and businesses out of harm’s way, revitalizing wetlands and marshlands and constructing levees and bypass channels in strategic locations. Napa residents will benefit from increased flood protection and reduced flood insurance rates, plus new parks and trails for recreation, higher tourism rev

Water for People and Nature Thus, a vanguard of citizens, communities, farmers and corporations are thinking about water in a new way. They’re asking what we really need the water for, and whether we can meet that need with less. The result of this shift in thinking is a new movement in water management that focuses on ingenuity and ecological intelligence instead of big pumps, pipelines, dams and canals. These solutions tend to work with nature, rather than against it, making effective use of the “ecosystem services” provided by healthy watersheds and wetlands. Through better technologies and informed choices, they seek to raise water productivity and make every drop count. Communities are finding that protecting watersheds is an effective way to make sure water supplies are clean and reliable; plus, they can do the work of a water treatment plant in filtering out pollutants at a lower cost. New York City is investing $1.5 billion to restore and protect the Catskill-Delaware Water-

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A 1 percent increase in organic matter allows soil to hold 16,000 more gallons of water per acre. Source: National Sustainable Agriculture Project One billion people around the world lack access to safe drinking water. Source: World Health Organization

Ways to Lighten Your Water Footprint Eat less meat. A study published in Agricultural Water Management shows that if all U.S. residents reduced their consumption of animal products by half, the nation’s total dietary water requirement in 2025 would drop by 261 billion cubic meters per year, a savings equal to 14 times the annual flow of the Colorado River. Ditch bottled water. Per the U.S. Government Accountability Office, putting water in plastic bottles and shipping it just 125 miles uses 1,100 times more energy than producing tap water. The Pacific Institute calculates that it takes three liters of water to produce one liter of bottled water. Create eco-friendly landscapes. Statistics published in Environmental Management confirm that turf grass currently covers some 40.5 million acres in the United States—triple the space taken up by any single U.S. irrigated farm crop. Converting thirsty lawns into native, drought-tolerant landscaping significantly drops household water use. Be water-wise at home. Visit the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s online WaterSense page at tinyurl.com/3wqbz2p to learn simple ways to save water, energy and money. Calculate personal water use at National Geographic’s tinyurl. com/274jo6v or H2OConserve.org.

enues and improved Water managers in 36 states use worldwide, habitats for fish and and even more in expect shortages by 2013. the western United wildlife. Communities States. Getting more Source: The Wall Street Journal prone to excessive crop per drop is storm water runoff can turn existing struc- central to meeting future food needs sustures into water catchments. Portland, tainably. California farmers are turning Oregon, is investing in “green roofs” and to drip irrigation, which delivers water “green streets” to prevent sewers from at low volumes directly to the roots of overflowing into the Willamette River. crops. According to U.S. Department of Chicago now boasts more than 200 green Agriculture figures, between 2003 and roofs—including atop City Hall—that 2008, California’s drip and micro-sprincollectively cover 2.5 million square feet, kler area expanded by 630,000 acres, to more than any other U.S. city. The vega total of 2.3 million acres—62 percent etated roofs are providing space for urban of the nation’s total drip irrigation. gardens and helping to catch storm water Community-based education and and cool the urban environment. Parking rebates to encourage water-thrifty landlots, too, can be harnessed. scapes can help. Las Vegas, for exam Many communities are revitalizing ple, pays residents up to $1.50 for each their rivers by tearing down dams that square foot of grass they rip out, which are no longer safe or serving a useful has helped shrink the city’s turf area by purpose, thus opening up habitats for 125 million square feet and lower its fisheries, restoring healthier water flows annual water use by 7 billion gallons. and improving aquatic quality. In the The water crisis requires us to pay 10 years since the Edwards Dam was attention to how we value and use removed from the Kennebec River, near water. Across the country, it’s essential Augusta, Maine, populations of alethat communities work to take care of wives and striped bass have returned in the ecosystems that supply and cleanse astounding numbers, reviving a recrewater, to live within their water means ational fishery that adds $65 million and to share water equitably. annually to the local economy. Sandra Postel is director of the Global Watershed Moments Water Policy Project, a fellow of the Post Conservation remains the least expenCarbon Institute and a Freshwater Fellow sive and most environmentally sound of the National Geographic Society. She way of balancing water budgets. From adapted this article, based on her chapter, Boston to San Antonio to Los Angeles, “Water – Adapting to a New Normal,” water consumption has decreased via in The Post Carbon Reader: Managing relatively simple measures like repairing the 21st Century’s Sustainability Crises, leaks in distribution systems; retrofitedited by Richard Heinberg and Danting homes and businesses with wateriel Lerch, and a piece published in Yes! efficient fixtures and appliances; and (YesMaga promoting more sensible and efficient zine.org). For more information, visit outdoor water use. GlobalWaterPolicy.org and National But the potential for conservation Geographic.com/freshwater. has barely been tapped. It is especially crucial in agriculture, because irrigation accounts for 70 percent of water

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The goals of green kids clubs range from benchmarking environmental progress to fundraising for local eco-causes. The kids not only have fun, they feel empowered to make a difference in a scarred and scary world.

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monitoring their cafeteria’s recycling bins, ensuring that diners properly sort milk cartons from compostable items. “They particularly like painting monsters on recycling bins,” says French. At St. Philip the Apostle School, in Addison, Illinois, three middle school students founded Recycle Because You Care to encourage recycling by the larger community. The teens distribute recycling bins and show residents how to properly use them. A few years ago, students at Westerly Middle School, in All student project photos are used with permission.

reen clubs attract youth of many ages. In Needham, Massachusetts, elementary school students formed a Safe Routes to School Green Kids Newman Club and promoted the concept of the Walking School Bus to help classmates walk safely to school as a group. “We started this group because we wanted more kids to walk,” Maya, a fourth-grader, explained to local journalists. They even made and posted appealing safety signs throughout the community. Stephen, another fourth-grader, said: “I feel like it’s doing something for the world. It’s teaching people to be safe, try and walk and try to save the Earth.” Students from New York City Public School 334, the Anderson School, organized a Power Patrol this year. “The kids would go around the school unplugging unused appliances, turning off lights and taking meter readings, so they could see how much they could bring down electricity use,” says Pamela French, a mother and school volunteer who is working on a documentary film about how the Big Apple’s schools can go greener. The students also participated in the citywide student-driven energy competition, the Green Cup Challenge, sponsored by The Green Schools Alliance. Another school initiative, Trash Troopers, had students

National Green Kids Club Resources America’s Great Outdoors: AmericasGreatOutdoors.gov. Provides news of federal conservation and recreation initiatives and how local communities become involved. EPA Environmental Kids Club: epa.gov/kids. Explores environmental information, games and activities. National Audubon Society: Audubon.org/locations. Sponsors Junior Audubon Clubs. Rhode Island, decided to do something about global warming, so they formed a junior club of Westerly Innovations Network, a local student-led community service team. Under the banner, Project TGIF – Turn Grease Into Fuel, they placed a grease receptacle at the town transfer station, convinced 64 restaurants to donate used fryer oil, and enlisted an oil recycling facility to process it. With money earned from the activity, they purchased biofuel for area charities. They also held events to educate the public on the concept. By 2009, the award-winning program had recycled 36,000 gallons of waste oil, eliminating 600,000 pounds of carbon dioxide. MTV featured the project in its Switch Campaign.

National Geographic Kids: Kids.NationalGeographic.com/ kids. Offers wildlife-related news, videos and games. Richard Louv: RichardLouv.com. Features excerpts from his books, Last Child in the Woods and The Nature Principle, and other tools and resources to counter youngsters’ nature deficit. Teens for Planet Earth: TeensForPlanetEarth.ning.com. Learn how the Wildlife Conservation Society supports and honors youth making a difference, from China’s Tetra Paks Recycling Team to Utah’s invasive species Plant Patrol.

“Be flexible and don’t worry if a final [green project] outcome isn’t quite what you expected. It will work out if you make an effort.” ~ Cassandra, Westerly Middle School eighth-grader

Getting Started

Many schools already have green kids clubs, which can be easy to start. Interested students begin by contacting their principal or designated sustainability officer, an increasingly common staff position. Some libraries, museums and nature centers also host such clubs. They often have a specific core focus, such as cave or stream ecology. Local Audubon Society chapters, for example, may offer a Junior Audubon Club to introduce youngsters to bird watching. As National Audubon Society spokesperson Delta Willis notes, “It is vital to create new conservation stewards.” When famous alum Sigourney Weaver was recently honored with the organization’s Rachel Carson Award, the actress cited her own participation in the Junior Audubon Club as inspiration for her lifelong support of conservation. “She continues to go bird watching,” Willis adds. Green kids clubs may be bolstered by parent involvement. French serves on the Green Team at her children’s school, where she and other parents meet with administrators and students to help them accomplish their sustainable goals. “There is too much going on in a school day to ask for teachers to do more, so this is an area where parents can help,” she comments.

Thinking globally, high school students in Pleasant Hill, California, formed Project Jatropha three years ago to encourage struggling farmers in India to plant jatropha crops that can be turned into biofuel far more efficiently than corn. The teens have earned honors from both the Earth Island Institute’s Brower Youth Awards and the Environmental Protection Agency’s President’s Environmental Youth Awards. Green kids clubs provide educational and entertaining activities that help young people get involved, and can even lead to a career or lifelong hobby. If there isn’t one locally, why not start one up? Brian Clark Howard is a New York City-based multimedia journalist and the co-author of Green Lighting and Geothermal HVAC: Build Your Own Wind Power System. Connect at BrianClarkHoward.com. natural awakenings

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Painting the home

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esign professionals, real estate agents and homeowners agree that a coat of paint can drastically alter the look of a space. Whether it’s an exterior face-lift aimed at improving “curb appeal” or the desire to transform a dated living room into a stylish, modern space, using paint is a simple and cost-effective way to remodel without the hassle and expense of tearing down walls or installing new floors. Interior designer and decorator, Beth Hudson of Metamorphosis Design, in Farmington, says, “Changing the color of the walls and/or ceiling can give a whole new feeling to a room. It is even possible to make a space feel brighter and bigger with nothing more than a few coats of paint.” According to Julie Kain, co-owner the Livonia based painting company We Paint Green, it is important to

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worse than outside air quality. The EPA has set a standard of less than 200 grams VOC per liter of paint for Low VOC paints, which, according to Kain, is less than half of the VOC content of typical paint products. Some paints also carry the Green Seal certification, which indicates a VOC content of less than 50 grams per liter. A third category of paint, labeled as Zero VOC, designates the presence of less than 5 grams VOC per liter. “These alternatives are available in every color and sheen, and are priced competitively to traditional latex paint,” says Kain, whose company is dedicated to utilizing only paint products that contain little or no VOC’s. She explains, “Given the health concerns of consumers and environmental regulations, alternative products have come in to the market that are healthier, and increasingly more competitively

priced. Technology is meeting sustainability, and new products are available that are friendlier to the environment.” Local mom, Vanessa Johnson, sought out paint labelled Zero VOC before beginning her recent family room redecorating project. She says, “We wanted to choose a less-toxic product because we have a baby and it was impossible to get him out of the house long enough to paint and then let it dry enough for all the fumes to dissipate. With Zero VOC paint, we could open the windows and couldn’t smell the paint at all!” According to the professionals at We Paint Green, even after traditional paint dries, the risk of air pollution remains. “Once the odor disappears, there is a false sense of security that we are no longer at risk. The fact is that products containing VOC’s continue to off-gas for a period of time before becoming inert,” Kain explains. For Johnson, this startling fact further drives home the benefits of choosing ecologically friendly products. She says, “Selecting products like Zero VOC paint is important to me because I work hard to reduce my family’s exposure to chemicals and toxic fumes.” Of the results of her family room makeover Johnson reports, “I am so happy with the results. Our room looks great and it smells great too.” Protecting the healthy and well-being of families like the Johnson’s is what motivated Kain and partner, Bernie Bean, to create the specialty division of their painting company. “We share our knowledge, research and expertise to assist customers in making educated and informed decisions,” she says happily. We Paint Green also strives to to reduce the amount of hazardous waste in the community by selecting products that are created according to a sustainable model using high quality, raw materials. For individuals considering hiring a professional painter, Kain recommends selecting a company that is experienced in low-VOC products, knowledgeable and informed on indoor air quality and that uses environmentally sound practices for applying, cleaning up and disposing of unused paint.

For any painting or remodeling project, WE PAINT GREEN recommends following the ‘BUD’ rule: Buy only what you need. Use the product you buy. Donate or dispose of leftovers responsibly. Wondering where to donate your paint leftovers? Suggestions include drama

groups, school theater clubs, boy and girl scout troops, community recreation centers, Habitat for Humanity and homeless shelters. Remember that paint isn’t just for walls; these organizations can use it to spruce up picnic tables in a community eating area, create scenery, update a dated gathering space or put the finishing touches on a parade float.

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Honest Relationships Daring to Tell the Truth by Frances Lefkowitz

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mall lies are a big part of our lives. We tell them for convenience and comfort, to smooth things over for others as much as for ourselves. “It’s all right with me,” we say, when it’s not. “I’ll call you,” we insist, when we won’t. Perhaps in the most pervasive prevarication of all, we say we’re “fine,” when we aren’t. “The most common lies are told to avoid conflict,” says psychotherapist and relationship coach Susan Campbell, Ph.D., author of such titles as Getting Real, Saying What’s Real and Truth in Dating. “People want harmony, but this compulsive quest gets in the way of true harmony.” To admit the truth to oneself and then speak it can be difficult, even though the rewards far outweigh the risks. “The most important thing you can do for your personal growth is to be honest with yourself,” advises life coach and workshop leader Harriette Cole, author of Choosing Truth. Honesty, she explains, begins with the self and emanates outward. Once we face our own true feelings and beliefs, we can start to act on them, bringing our behavior, re-

lationships and professional lives into alignment. She’s found that, “Truth is essential for healthy living.”

Truth and Consequences Living truthfully is an avenue to self-healing, counsels Campbell. It’s a crucial tool to help people face old fears of rejection or abandonment and wounds they may have acquired in childhood. “Being honest helps you stop avoiding emotional pain, so you’re more able to be with what is,” she says. “Getting real is an inner practice for bringing you into the moment.” The result can be a clearing away of psychological clutter, greater freedom from fears and more clarity that leads to a stronger sense of well-being. James W. Pennebaker, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the University of Texas, in Austin, and author of Writing to Heal, is renowned for his on going clinical studies on the mental and physical effects of expressing emotional experiences. He writes, “Psychologists have a strong sense that talking or even writing about emotions or personal upheavals can boost autonomic nervous system activity, immune function and physical health.” Dale Larson, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at Santa Clara University, in California, who developed a self-concealment scale that has been widely used in the helping professions, further comments: “We have found that self-concealment is associated with more physical symptoms and higher levels of depression and anxiety.” Apparently, both the body and the mind have to work extra hard to lie and keep secrets.

practicing honesty in a safe and productive way is that you can only be honest about yourself. Truth is rarely objective; therefore, all we can really do is refer to our own perceptions of it. In addition to its subjectivity, the truth can be messy, distasteful and even painful. “But when we take a risk and speak the truth,” Campbell maintains, “we often find out that we can handle it, and we become inwardly stronger. Often the relationship benefits as well, because the air has been cleared.” Practicing honesty in relationships not only deepens intimacy and authenticity, it also produces better results with less effort. “Stalling is inefficient,” notes Cole. “I don’t want people coming back to me again; I’d rather tell them no at first, rather than hedge.” “Playing nice is often a lie,” she elaborates. “Being nice is not nice. Being kind is nice.” Being real, rather than nice, can bring unexpected rewards, even with strangers. By answering truthfully, you might be surprised at the sparks of revelation and connection sometimes created in a moment of pure honesty. Frances Lefkowitz’s book, To Have Not, was named one of five Best Memoirs of 2010 by SheKnows.com. Connect at FrancesLefkowitz.net.

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n Crying or whimpering when urinating n Cloudy or bloody urine with a strong odor n Tenderness in lower abdominal area during examination As always, providing the veterinarian with details as to changes in recent potty habits is helpful. Based on a detailed medical history, many veterinarians will proceed to diagnostic testing that usually begins with a basic urinalysis.

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Dogs and cats can suffer from diseases and disorders similar to those that can trouble their owners. Urinary tract disease is a common cause for concern for pets. Urinary System Primer

The urinary system is vital to any animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health, because it is responsible for removing waste products such as chemical byproducts, toxins and drugs from the bloodstream and eliminating them as urine. Other vital functions of the system include balancing the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pH, transforming vitamin D into an active form, and releasing hormones that aid in regulating blood pressure. Urinary tract disease may show up in several ways, including common bacterial infections easily treated with antibiotics, and bladder or kidney stones, which often require surgery. Just as in

people, urinary tract disease causes pets pain and is dangerous if left untreated. Many urinary diseases share similar symptoms, any of which should prompt a proper professional diagnosis: n Frequent straining to urinate, often with little success; if a pet likely has a full bladder and attempts to urinate but nothing passes, consult a veterinarian immediately n More than the usual licking of the genital area n Increased urination, sometimes in inappropriate areas, such as inside the home or outside the litter box

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The most common cause of urinary tract disease is bacterial infection. For most urinary tract infections (UTI), an antibiotic regime will treat the present infection and lifestyle changes accompanied by veterinarian-recommended nutraceuticals may aid in preventing future problems. Certain underlying conditions may predispose a pet to infection, such as a weakened immune system or diabetes. Most canine UTIs are bacterial in origin and as a general rule, female dogs are more prone to experience them because the wider female urethra potentially allows more unwanted bacteria to enter. If bacteria then travels to the bladder and is left untreated, it may go on to contaminate the kidneys and other organs, presenting a serious health risk.

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o business owner relishes spending extra money for something that won’t immediately pay for itself with increased revenue, and greening one’s operations is such an endeavor. However, one common misperception is that going green costs money that cuts into the bottom line, when in fact, some options will end up saving money, adding to profits or making it possible to offer lower-priced products and services than the competition. Here’s how:

Integrate green into the business plan: Start designing green elements into any business from day one or as soon as possible.

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Join green business groups: Use green business networks to learn from others or to form partnerships or collaborate. In an effective network, any associated cost will likely pay for itself through increased knowledge, customers and collaboration.

Appoint a sustainability director: Make one person with authority responsible for coordinating green efforts, tracking results and being accountable for increasing sustainability.

Practice green marketing: Add digital messaging to the mix, using social media, a blog and banner advertising. The Internet provides a real-time

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Operate a green office: Take office supplies, materials and space to the next green level by making eco-friendly choices, which may mean eliminating some items entirely. For example, replace disposables with a durable or permanent equivalent.

Choose renewable energy: Power operations with renewable energy or invest in alternative options.

Choose green communications: Explore obtaining telephone and Internet services from a green or socially responsible company. Use teleconferencing or video calls to reduce transportation and explore the many free options available, such as Skype.

Implement paperless banking and billing: Choose electronic bank statements, invoices and billing for suppliers and utilities. Use the computer to send and receive faxes instead of producing printed copies.

Green the air: Clean indoor air by using live plants. Install an air filtration system to protect employees and customers.

Clean green: Purchase eco-friendly alternatives for cleaning and maintaining the office and manufacturing sites; a greener alternative exists for just about any related need.

Build a culture that’s conducive to reusing and recycling: Making both the norm means such initiatives will flourish without having to continually change people’s habits.

Encourage alternative transportation: Give employees incentives to carpool or ride bikes. Provide telecommuting options.

Source from green suppliers: Investigate sourcing options and give more weight to green businesses. Purchasing from a green business doesn’t always mean extra cost, and might make more sense overall.

Use local materials and services: Local sourcing helps eliminate excess transportation, while also supporting the community.

Find new materials: Investigate non-obvious alternatives. The greener option may not have a much higher cost, and might also be used as a green marketing hook.

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Cause and Effects The spinal cord operates like a switchboard for the body, transferring electrical impulses via a network of nerves. It works properly as long as there is no interference between the brain and tissue cells. But when nerve endings swell due to misaligned vertebrae, injury is more likely. Research reported in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine and The Physician and Sportsmedicine indicates that chiropractic sports science helps find and correct the underlying causes, and thus helps prevent and heal injuries. During one research project, Chung Ha Suh, Ph.D., and his team at the University of Colorado demonstrated that even, “minuscule amounts of pressure on a nerve root (equal to a feather falling on the hand), resulted in up to a 50 percent decrease in electrical transmission down the course of the nerve supplied by that root.” The resulting biomechanical misalignment causes a domino effect: It exerts abnormal pressure on the nerve root, causes interference in the brain’s impulses to tissue cells, and alters the performance of any muscles and organs that the nerve serves. Chiropractic Physician Jay Sweeney, owner of San Antonio Family Alternative Medicine, in Texas, uses functional neurology to “send a barrage of neurologically correct signals through the nervous system straight into the brain” in order to promote the balance, stability and coordination that enhance athletic performance and help prevent injuries. Dr. Nicole Galiette, owner of Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center, in Cheshire, Connecticut, believes that her expertise as a marathon runner helps to guard athlete clients from fatigue and stress that affect joints as a result of repetitive motions. “In any sport, there is a tendency to use one side, one joint or one movement more than others,” advises Galiette. For example, cyclists and runners’ repetitive stress injuries most often occur in the knees and back, while swimmers and baseball pitchers experience them in the shoulders. When Galiette treats cyclists that overwork their leg muscles and lean forward in an awkward spinal position for extended periods, she emphasizes strengthening exercises. “Injuries that heal properly are less susceptible to future flare-ups,” she notes. “Anyone that pushes their body hard needs to be in proper alignment,

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published in the American ology in 2002, Valtin explains of that allotment already comes foods we eat. He not only discredits the need for most people to consume this “mythical” amount of water every day, but writes that the recommendation is potentially harmful, by making people feel guilty for not drinking enough. “The consumer ended up thinking only plain water counts,” says Ann Grandjean, Ph.D., a hydration researcher and medical nutritionist with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha. But almost all liquids—including tea, coffee and beer—count toward the daily water intake, she says. So, how much should you be drinking? Researchers at the National Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Medicine, after reviewing more than 400 studies, including Valtin’s, set the general daily intake for women and men at about 91 and 125 ounces, respectively. The average American receives 20 percent of this daily water intake from food. The remaining 80 percent comes from all beverages—not just water. MYTH: Caffeinated beverages zap the body’s water reserves.

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or the past 50 years, nutritionists and other health experts have been exhorting Americans to drink more water. If the ubiquity of water bottles is anything to go by, the message has been received loud and clear. But now, updated research lets us off the hook. It turns out that much of the water craze springs from a deep well of misinformation. Our experts debunk some of the most popular water myths. MYTH: You need eight, eight-ounce glasses of water a day to be healthy. TRUTH: The familiar eight-by-eight rule is likely based on misinterpretation, rather than scientific certainty, says Dr. Heinz Valtin, a kidney specialist, textbook author and retired professor at Dartmouth Medical School, in Hanover, New Hampshire. Valtin traces the prescription to a 1945 recommendation by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council to take in, “1 milliliter for each calorie of food.”

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TRUTH: Grandjean first became interested in the reputed link between dehydration and caffeine while working as a consultant to the United States Olympic Committee. “I worked with elite athletes, and I noticed they drank a lot of caffeinated beverages without showing any sign of dehydration,” she says. In 2000, she published a study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition showing that the body doesn’t discriminate between regular and decaf beverages when it comes to hydration. MYTH: If you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. TRUTH: While thirst is an accurate barometer of when to imbibe, the notion that thirst signals a dehydrated body is not true, says Valtin. Thirst is triggered when the blood’s concentration of solid particles rises by 2 percent. Dehydration occurs when the blood concentration rises by 5 percent. So, thirst sets in before dehydration and people who shrug off their thirst can find themselves on the path to dehydration. “Thirst is the first indicator of the body’s need for water,” cautions Dee Sandquist, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. Signs to watch out for include headache, dry mouth, rapid pulse and lightheadedness. MYTH: Urine should be clear. TRUTH: Perpetually clear urine can actually be a sign of drinking too much water, which can dilute the body’s elec-

trolytes, according to Grandjean. “Healthy urine should have some color,” she counsels. Certain vitamins, such as riboflavin (B2), can darken urine. MYTH: Drinking a lot of water suppresses the appetite. TRUTH: While being adequately hydrated helps the metabolism run at its optimal level, drinking vast quantities of water won’t affect the overall amount of food you eat. Because water quickly empties from the stomach, drinking water has little effect on appetite, says Barbara Rolls, director of the Laboratory for the Study of Human Ingestive Behavior, at Pennsylvania State University. Eating foods that have a high water content, such as fruits, vegetables, soups and grains, can help us to feel sated. www.MaterialGirlQuilt.com

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NA: How did your experience working as a mastectomy fitter effect your own personal experience with breast cancer? MS: I was constantly urging women to be vigilant, to do their self breast exams, yearly doctor visits and mammograms. My self exam revealed a small lump and that “little voice” from within was telling me that something was wrong.

NA: When you found the lump what did you do? MS: The small lump sent me running to my gynecologist. After his examination he confidently announced, “That’s nothing. It’s normal,” but that “little voice” continued to tell me that there was reason for concern. Four months later I had my yearly mammogram and, again, the examination found no reason for concern.

NA: It sounds like you didn’t feel that the results of the doctor’s examination and the mammogram were correct. What did you do? MS: Well, my self exams found the lump more defined each time and my “little voice” kept getting stronger. Around this same time my brother announced that he had prostate cancer. Attention to his needs through doctor visits and surgery caused me to pay less attention to my own feelings that all was not well with my right breast. My “little voice” began screaming for me to see the oncologist that was treating my brother. I listened.

NA: What did the oncologist find? MS: During the initial visit the doctor explained that the lump did not feel normal and that there was a definite need for further investigation. He immediately referred me to a surgeon and a biopsy was promptly performed. During follow up visits the doctors told me as compassionately as they could that the biopsy found the lump to be cancer.

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I pray that we are always aware of the need to be on guard and in tune with the changes in our bodies, and most importantly to listen to that “little voice” within. NA: So, despite your mammogram and regular exam coming back normal, you did have a cancerous lump? MS: Yes. Within a week I had undergone a mastectomy; total removal of my right breast. I am now recovery from the surgery and also from the fumbling of the gynecologist and the mammogram center.

NA: We are so honored that you would share your story with our readers. Is there a message you’d like to pass on? MS: This experience has reinforced the importance of being aware of the changes in my body.I’ve also learned that finding competent health-care professionals is paramount, as is being aware of and listening to your instincts and listening to the Holy Spirit as it guides you.

NA: What does Breast Cancer Awareness Month mean to you now? MS: During this month, we are urged to “tell a friend” about the importance of breast health awareness. I pray that we are always aware of the need to be on guard and in tune with the changes in our bodies, and most importantly to listen to that “little voice” within.

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INDIVIDUAL INTEGRITY Embracing the Moral Imperative to Protect Earth by Kathleen Dean Moore

Climate destabilization and environmental degradation are scientific, technological and economic issues, to be sure. But they are also fundamentally and primarily moral issues that call for a moral response.

hen we asked global moral leaders—“Do we have a responsibility to leave for the future a world as rich in possibility as our own?”—we received an outpouring of essays, articles, prayers and letters—all calling the world to action. The resulting book, Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril, shares the compelling testimony of more than 80 visionaries—theologians and religious leaders, scientists, elected officials, business leaders, naturalists, activists and writers—calling for a moral response to current climate change that is right, just and worthy of us as moral beings. The motives vary:

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for the sake of the children; for the survival of humankind; because justice demands it; because compassion asks it; because we are called to be stewards of God’s creation. Whatever world view, religion and values an individual brings to the question, there is reason to act. Consider the American Revolution, the emancipation of slaves and the Civil Rights movement, each driven by deeply held and widely shared moral convictions. Today’s climate crisis creates such a historical moment. But only if we grasp the moral urgency of the decision now upon us can we individually and collectively meet the challenge. We hear the arguments: I’m just

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one person; it may already be too late; the forces against us are strong; there’s really no hope of making a difference, so I won’t bother trying. But it’s a mistake to believe that we have only two options: to act in hope or to abdicate all moral agency in despair. Between the two extremes, a huge middle ground exists—call it integrity—where we have the power to shape our lives to embody our most profound sense of what is right and worthy. There is joy and liberation in waking up each morning affirming, “I have power over my decisions. I refuse to do what I know is wrong and will divest myself of the things I don’t believe in. By living with integrity and joining with others in communities of caring, I will create with my life a new definition of success and happiness.” We can’t count on inventors, scientists or politicians to save us. What will save us are our singular human capabilities: to celebrate and to grieve; to love our children and the astonishing, beautiful Earth; to honor justice; and ultimately, to imagine how to live in a better way. We are called upon today to participate in the greatest global exercise of the moral imagination the world has ever seen. Kathleen Dean Moore is co-editor of Moral Ground and author of Wild Comfort: The Solace of Nature. For more information, visit MoralGround.com.

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Healthy Drinking Water

By Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, B.S., D.C., N.D.

ike the human body, the earth itself is composed of 75% water. Water is essential for all life on this planet and for the healthy function of all cells and organ systems. In the past decade, water has become big business. Bottled water companies are selling public water back to the consumer; but big profits for companies come at high costs for people and the planet.

Bottled Water, Bad for Your Wallet

The bottled water industry promotes bottled water as a healthy, trendy drink, ignoring the fact that it can cost 500

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to 4,000 times more than tap water. According to company officials, popular brands of water sold in Michigan actually contain Detroit city water and reprocessed tap water from the Detroit River. Bottled water sold in 20 ounce sizes can be purchased from vending machines for the same price as a soft drink. Water sold for $1 per bottle breaks down to a cost 5 cents per ounce. In contrast, at $3 per gallon, gasoline costs consumers just a fraction over 2 cents per ounce. This price breakdown is especially stunning due to the fact that most municipal water obtained from the tap costs less than 1 cent per gallon.

Bottled Water, Bad for The Planet

Bottled water is also costly for the environment. According to The National Geographic, only 17% of all plastic water bottles are recycled today. There are 60 million bottles thrown away daily in the USA, totaling 29 billion a year. Most bottled water is consumed away from home, usually at a park, in an office or even while driving — areas where there usually is no recycling. Plastic bottles are much more than just a landfill nightmare. It takes 17 million barrels of crude oil to make these plastic bottles, not including the oil used for transportation. That’s enough oil to keep a million cars going for twelve months. Besides fuel waste, there is also water waste; it takes 3 liters of water to make 1 liter of bottled drinking water. The production of plastic water bottles releases over 2.5 million tons of carbon dioxide, a major global warming gas. The Pacific Institute, an organization that works to research and promote sustainable solutions to ecological issues, reports that the amount of energy used to bottle, transport, distribute and dispose of or recycle plastic water bottles is equivalent to filling each plastic water bottle one quarter full of oil. The Institute estimates this figure to be about 18 million barrels.

Bottled Water, Bad for Your Health

Most bottled water is acidic with a pH less than 7, and the average bottle of water sits for 3-6 months, and often up to 2 years, before being purchased. During this time heat and age cause a degradation of the plastic chemicals. The water then absorbs the plastic resins, further adding to the toxicity levels. When the National Resources Defense Council tested more than 1,000 bottled waters, including103 bottled water brands, they found contamination exceeding allowable limits. At least one-third of the brands tested had bacteria, arsenic and synthetic organics including plastic residue. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) tested water from municipal water utilities in 2004 and found 315 pollutants in the tap water most Americans drink. In theory, bottled water sold in the United States falls under the regulatory authority of the Food and Drug Administration, but in practice about 70 percent of bottled water never crosses state lines for sale, which renders it exempt from FDA regulations. Additionally, EWG reports indicate that the government has not set new drinking water standards since 2001.

Healthy Alternatives To Bottled Water

The best solution to the problems posed by bottled water is to drink tap water that has been filtered at home. Quality home filtration systems remove the majority of the 315 contaminants found in the tap water tested by EWG in 2004. This includes chemicals, drugs, metals, pesticides, bacteria and viruses; essential minerals are not filtered out and remain in the water.

The newest water technology available today places an emphasis on environmentally friendly home water processors. “Green” home filtration systems can change ordinary tap water into different types of water for drinking, cooking, cleaning, disinfecting and beautifying the skin and hair. Keeping the water on planet earth healthy ensures healthy living for all life. Avoiding bottled water and choosing water that has been filtered at home is a simple way to protect the environment, reduce wasteful spending and improves health and wellness. Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, B.S., D.C., N.D. owns TLC Holistic Wellness located at 31580 Schoolcraft Rd in Livonia, MI 48150. She is a practicing chiropractor, wellness consultant, and cellular hydration specialist who also provides holistic and nutritional recommendations for people who want to improve their health. Visit TLCHolisticWellness.com for more health information and for a listing of free public workshops, or call (734) 664-0339.

Tips for Tap TappedTheMovie.com provides insight into the deceptive marketing practices of the bottled water industry, and visit EWG.org to learn facts, recommendations and best practices as promoted by the Environmental Working Group. Install a filtration system on the home faucet. The money saved by not purchasing bottled water will quickly pay off the cost of the filter. Forgo plastic water bottles for filtered tap water. If the convenience of a “to go” container is needed, consider purchasing a reusable stainless steel water bottle. If bottled water is consumed, commit to recycling any plastic bottles. Eat foods high in water content and try to drink between two three liters of clean, filtered water daily.

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SAVE THE DATE The Third International Conference on Compulsive Theft, Spending and Hoarding – 8:30am4:30pm. Terrence Daryl Shulman, therapist, attorney & consultant, explores theft addictions and disorders as well as the growing problems of compulsive shopping, spending and hoarding in this one-day workshop. 6 CEUs. $125. Embassy Suites Detroit Metro Airport, Romulus. TheShulmanCenter.com, terrenceshulman@ sbcglobal.net, 248-358-8508.

Tantric Energy Touch – 6-8pm. Give yourself permission to safely explore pleasure and bliss, with clothes on! Join Leslie Blackburn, Sacred Sexual Healer and Transformational Guide, for a guided practice to explore energy through breath, sound, touch & movement. $25 each person for couples. Mystery School of the Temple Arts, Dearborn. MysterySchooloftheTempleArts.com, RSVP Leslie Blackburn, Dakini@MysterySchooloftheTempleArts.com, 313-269-6719.

National Solar Tour – 10am-2pm. Join us for an open house of our facilities. Talk to homeowners who own solar systems! Tour map to registered participants. Free. nationalsolartour. org/content/southeastern-michigan Mechanical Energy Systems Inc, 8130 Canton Ctr, Canton. TheSolarSpecialist.com, 800-29-SOLAR.

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Celebrating More Birthdays Party – 11am3pm. Celebrate with us and the American Cancer Society for all those who have battled and won their fight against cancer! Food, entertainment, raffle prizes and activities the whole family will enjoy. Donations. Henry Ford Self-health Ctr, 23400 Allen Rd, Woodhaven. HenryFordsSlfHealth.com, mslaven1@hfhs.org, 734-676-3813.

Vegan Cooking Class – 1:30pm. Susan Kline, B.A., demonstrates recipes from her new cookbook, From the Earth with Love, a compilation of 300 recipes for the ultimate in vegan comfort food. $10. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver. com, RSVP 734-246-1208. Acoustic Coffee House: Bill Staines – 7-9pm. Renowned folk musician Bill Staines performs. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. UnityofLivonia.org, events@ UnityofLivonia.org, 734-421-1760.

Scarecrow Festival – Sept 30-Oct 2. A fall festival featuring contests, children’s area with games/rides, a carnival, musical acts, and many other events. Proceeds donated to local charities. Free. Downtown Trenton. ScarecrowFestival.net Huron Township Applefest – Oct 1-2. Annual event in Huron Township featuring vendors, food, contests, entertainment and more! Free. Huron Township. HuronAppleFest.com

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A Lifestyle Change to Improve Health: The Vegan Diet – New online vegan diet course to emphasize health enhancement benefits. 7 week online classes are Oct 3-Nov 19. oakland.edu/pace, mouradji@ oakland.edu, 734-782-3956.

Get Your Energy Back – 7-9pm. Learn what causes fatigue and how to get your energy back, end fatigue with diet and lifestyle changes that are easy, effective and simple. Presented by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, BS, DC, ND. Free. Limited to 15. Whole Food Market, 7350 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield. RSVP 734-756-6904.

OCTOBER 5 Clean Up Your Environment for Better Family Health – 7-8pm. Over 90% of poison exposures occur at home. Become part of the solution to our pollution problem AND improve your Family’s Health. Free. Broad Family Chiropractic, 43423 Joy Rd, Canton. BroadFamilyChiro.com, 734-354-9900. 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. Chairs provided. $12. The Sanctuary, Chiropractic & Wellness Spa, 35275 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. LivinginthePresentMoment.com, RSVP 734-674-6965.

OCTOBER 6 OCTOBER 4 Clean Up Your Environment for Better Family Health – 1-2pm. Over 90% of poison exposures occur at home. Become part of the solution to our pollution problem AND improve your Family’s Health. Free. Broad Family Chiropractic, 43423 Joy Rd, Canton. BroadFamilyChiro.com, 734-354-9900.

Pet Adoptions – 5-7:30pm. Oct 4 & 18. Basil’s Buddies has many available cats and kittens waiting for their fur-ever homes PetSmart Woodhaven, 23470 Allen Rd, Woodhaven. BasilsBuddies.org, info@BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098. FREE Zumba – 5:30-6:30pm. Welcome our newest instructor AMY by joining us for a FREE 1 hour Zumba session. Dress comfortably and bring plenty of water and a towel. Free. World of Pole Fitness & Dance, 32669 Warren, Ste 6, Garden City. WorldofPole.com, 734-306-0909.

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Detroit Water Protection & Conservation Team – 6-7pm. Work to protect our water from problems like sewage overflows while encouraging solutions like green infrastructure. Join us to learn how you can help. Free. Biggby Coffee, 4501 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-965-0055. Stop the Thyroid Madness – 6:30-7:15pm. Don’t miss this seminar to get your thyroid the support it needs to feel, function and look great! Learn safe and natural solutions. Free. Limited seating. Dr. William Civello, 34441 Eight Mile Rd, Ste 116, Livonia. RSVP 248-615-1533.

A Peaceful Mind is a Precious Gift: A Present Moment Meditation Workshop – 6:309pm. Participants will enjoy deep, soothing meditations, and learn powerful tools that help calm the restless activity of the mind. Discover a fresh perspective and a new sense of Self. Presented by Kathy Bindu Henning. $25. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. LivinginthePresentMoment.com, RSVP 734-674-6965.

The “No Child Left Inside” Movement – 6:30-8:30pm. Cory Johnston, PE presents The “No Child Left Inside” Movement. Children spend more time in front of screens than experiencing the benefits of being Outside. What are the effects of Nature Deficit Disorder among today’s children and what will the environmental consequences hold for the future? Free. SEMG 999 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy. Michigan.SierraClub.org/SEMG Balancing Chakras with Color, Crystals, and Essential Oils – 7:15-8:30pm. Learn how color, crystals and essential oils help align your systems, including breathing techniques, meditation and working with crystals. Presented by MJ Potter. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropractic. com, RSVP 734-455-6767.

OCTOBER 8 Ann Arbor Annual Arts & Crafts Show: Crafting with Grace – 9am-5pm. Featuring 50+ artists and crafters from across the country. A great opportunity to get a jump start on your holiday shopping! Concessions and baked goods available.No strollers please. $2, under 12 free. New Grace Apostolic Temple, 2898 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor, CraftingwithGrace.com, craftshow@NewGrace.org, 734-368-8897.

Health and Wellness Fair - 11am - 4pm. Enriching mind, body and spirit, day of exploring health care, both traditional and holistic, raw food demonstrations, reiki, chiropractic care, yoga ad a specail guest speaker, Dr Kerri Saunders - Dr. Food. Free. Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George St, Daerborn Heights. 313-791-3806 3D Fit Class – 1:30pm. Come check out our newest fitness class! Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, RSVP 734-246-1208.

OCTOBER 9 Cut-a-thon 11am-9pm. Image Salon’s 8th annual color and cut-a-thon event, with all proceeds donated to Karmanos Cancer research. Many donated prizes are currently on display, plus bake sale items will be available. Image Salon, 3774 Monroe, Dearborn. 313-561-6455

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Healthy Snacks on the Go - RAW! – 6:308pm. Learn how to make healthy raw snacks! The menu includes: guacamole with veggies, sprouted and dehydrated trail mix, dehydrated fruit for snacking, superfood smoothies, and energy bars. Free samples! handsthathelpyou@aol.com, $25. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. 734-246-1208.

OCTOBER 11 Caring For Trees And Shrubs And Prepping Them For Winter: What Every Homeowner Should Know – 6:30-8pm. Learn about proper tree and shrub care that focuses on what to do in the fall so trees and shrubs come back healthy after the winter season. Free. Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. releafmichigan.blogspot. com/p/events.html, RSVP 734-975-4500.

Free Reiki Share – 6:30-8pm. Open to Reiki practitioners of all skills and abilities. Sharpen skills, ask questions or just give/receive a Reiki healing. Free. BodyWorks Healing Ctr, 819 Mill St, Plymouth. BodyWorksHealingCenter.com, Reiki Master Jennifer Flowers Gutman, 734-416-5200. All About Auras – 7-8:30pm. Exercise your abilities to see your own auras and others, experience your own energy and read your energetic boundaries. $25. BodyWorks Healing Ctr, 819 Mill St, Plymouth. BodyWorksHealingCenter.com, 734-416-5200. Reflexology – 7:15-8:30pm. Learn how reflexology can bring the body back into balance between the flow of energy, circulation and muscle. Presented by Pat Burmeister. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropractic.com, RSVP 734-455-6767.

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Breast Health/Early Detection Thermography – 7-8pm. Dr. Acton discusses how you can reduce your risk of breast cancer with natural approaches. Thermology technician Adarsa Antares will present the benefits of digital thermography for early detection. Free. Limited seating. Broad Family Chiropractic, 43423 Joy Rd, Canton. Dr-Acton.MyShaklee. com, RSVP 734-645-4434.

Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit 7th Annual Conference – 8am-6pm. Oct 14-16. Art exhibits, locally grown food, exhibitors and vendors. Fri is Young Bioneers Day; Joe Reilly, musician, will present a Community Concert on Sat. evening. Affordable registration. Marygrove College, 8425 McNichols Rd., Detroit. glbd.org

Pressure Point Therapy & Stress Reduction – 7-8pm. Certified Wellness Doctor, Dr. William H. Karl, D.C, shows you how to reduce pain and stress by using pressure point therapy. Bring a partner to obtain the most benefit. Free. Limited seating. Karl Wellness Ctr & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Tr, Westland. RSVP 734-425-8220.

Essential Energizing Exercises – 8-9pm. Learn the six most essential exercises to improve strength, balance and overall energy. Do these exercises every day to see amazing changes! Free. Limited seating. Karl Wellness Ctr & Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Tr, Westland. RSVP 734-425-8220.

Evening Lantern Tours – 7pm & 8:30pm. Oct 14 & 15. Take a hayride followed by a lantern-lit hike around our nature trails where a host of interesting characters are waiting. Cider and cookies, too! $10. Advance tickets only. Nature Center of Oakwoods Metropark, Flat Rock. MetroParks.com, RSVP 734-782-3956. Drink Yourself Healthy – 7-9pm. Learn what beverage is the best for optimal health and longevity. A discussion of both good and bad foods and water will be presented by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, B.S., D.C., N.D. Bring empty jugs to take water home. Free. Limited to 10. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. RSVP 734-756-6904.

OCTOBER 13 Breast Health/Early Detection Thermography – 1-2pm. Dr. Acton discusses how you can reduce your risk of breast cancer with natural approaches. Thermology technician Adarsa Antares will present the benefits of digital thermography for early detection. Free. Limited seating. Broad Family Chiropractic, 43423 Joy Rd, Canton. Dr-Acton.MyShaklee. com, RSVP 734-645-4434.

OCTOBER 15 Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic for Pets – 10am3pm. Protect your pets from illness even in this economy! Top quality vaccines and heartworm meds for dogs and cats at low prices. Goody’s Pet Supply, 35340 E Michigan Ave, Wayne. info@BasilsBuddies.org, 734-926-1098.

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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 HealthyLivingDetroit.com for guidelines and to submit entries. Used Book Sale – 10am-3pm. Taylor Community Library, 12303 Pardee Rd , Taylor. In the Library and the Log Cabin, Taylor.Lib. Mi.us, 734-287-4840.

Drink Yourself Healthy – 2-4pm. Learn what beverage is the best for optimal health and longevity. A discussion of both good and bad foods and water will be presented by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, B.S., D.C., N.D. Bring empty jugs to take water home. Free. Limited to 10. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. RSVP 734-756-6904.

SAVE THE DATE Bikram Choudhury Lecture and Book Signing – 6-10pm. Meet Indian yoga guru and founder of Bikram Yoga – learn about his life and path to healing. $50 advance, $60 at door. Marquis Theater, 135 E Main St, Northville. BikramYogaDetroit.com

OCTOBER 16 Earn and Save $ Recycling – 1-3pm. Presentation on the value of recycling. $5. Body Relief 4U, 16060 Eureka, Southgate. BodyRelief4U.com, 734-324-8840.

OCTOBER 17 The Earth’s Cure – 6-7:30pm. Mineral deficiencies are the root of many modern health problems. Come learn what each trace mineral does and the kinds of health problems that arise when we are deficient in them. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, RSVP 734-246-1208.

Healthy Pregnancy to Baby and Beyond 6pm. Learn how to holistically reduce labor time and pain by over 40-50%, natural approaches to common childhood ailments and nutritional support and bonding for Mom and Baby to Be. Free Plymouth Wellness Center, 1075 Ann Arbor W, Plymouth. 734-454-5600 PlymouthWellness.com.

OCTOBER 19 Book Discussion – 6:30pm. Homeland by Barbara Kingsolver. Taylor Community Library, 12303 Pardee Rd, Taylor. Taylor.Lib.Mi.us, 734-287-4840. A Green Smoothie a Day Keeps the Blues Away – 6:30-8pm. Come learn about the benefits of greens and the power of green smoothies to help boost your overall health and improve your mood. Includes smoothie samples! $15. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, veggiepatti@gmail. com, 734-246-1208. Free Pranic Healing Clinic – 7-8pm. Pranic healing clears out dirty and diseased energy allowing room for clean energy to help the energy body function properly for good health and well being. Free. Limited seating. BodyWorks Healing Ctr, 819 Mill St, Plymouth. BodyWorksHealingCenter.com, Dave or Pat Krajovic, RSVP 734-416-5200. Sports Nutrition – 7-8pm. Discover the nutritional needs for optimal performance in all sports and recreational endeavors. Tips for before, during, and after – no more sore muscles! Free. Broad Family Chiropractic, 43423 Joy Rd, Canton. BroadFamilyChiro.com, 734-354-9900.

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Why Peace is Possible and How We Can Achieve It – 7-9pm. Special talk by Paul Chappell. Free (donations appreciated). Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. UnityofLivonia.org, events@UnityofLivonia.org, 734-421-1760.

Sports Nutrition – 1-2pm. Discover the nutritional needs for optimal performance in all sports and recreational endeavors. Tips for before, during, and after – no more sore muscles! Free. Broad Family Chiropractic, 43423 Joy Rd, Canton. BroadFamilyChiro. com, 734-354-9900.

Get Your Health Back – 7-9pm. Say goodbye to headaches, back pain, stomach problems, even hormones issues and weight concerns. Learn about holistic means of improving health naturally. Free. Limit 15. Livonia Civic Ctr Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. RSVP Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, B.S.,D.C., N.D., 734756-6904.

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OCTOBER 20 Stop the Thyroid Madness – 6:30-7:15pm. Don’t miss this seminar to get your thyroid the support it needs to feel, function and look great! Learn safe and natural solutions. Free. Limited seating. Dr. William Civello, 34441 Eight Mile Rd, Ste 116, Livonia. RSVP 248-615-1533.

Adult Star Crystal Group – 7-8:30pm. Discuss one crystal, stone or mineral per month. Includes meditation specific to that stone. An open forum as to how crystals can help you heal and enjoy life more. $20. BodyWorks Healing Ctr, 819 Mill St, Plymouth. BodyWorksHealingCenter. com, 734-416-5200.

OCTOBER 21 Third Friday: Chili Cook-Off – 5-9pm. Come down to Wyandotte’s Third Friday event where area businesses and chefs compete for prizes in the October Chili Cook-Off! Chili available for purchase. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, RSVP 734-246-1208.

OCTOBER 22 Better Me Luncheon - Livonia – 1-3:30pm. Come learn how to create a better life for you from the inside out from local experts in health, beauty, and fitness. Vendor opportunities available. bettermeluncheon.webs.com, $15. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. UnityofLivonia.org, events@UnityofLivonia. org, RSVP Lynn 734-620-4295. Kids’ Kandy ‘n’ Krafts – 6pm. Crafts, games, candy and a ton of fun will be the theme for this night. $7. Preregistration required. Nature Center of Oakwoods Metropark, Flat Rock. MetroParks.com, RSVP 734-782-3956.

Stop the Thyroid Madness – 6:30-7:15pm. Don’t miss this seminar to get your thyroid the support it needs to feel, function and look great! Learn safe and natural solutions. Free. Limited seating. Dr. William Civello, 34441 Eight Mile Rd, Ste 116, Livonia. RSVP 248-615-1533.

Celebration of U.N. Day – 7-10pm. Special speaker Paul Chappell, performances by Muruga and the Ceremonial Peace Band and David Levine’s String Quartet. All are welcome! Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. UnityofLivonia.org, events@UnityofLivonia. org, 734-421-1760.

OCTOBER 24 Cancer Prevention Foods That are Easy and Delicious – 6:15-7:30pm. Get information about what foods are important to eat for well being and prevention of illness. Learn how to prepare quick, delicious and nutritious foods. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. Cantoncenterchiropractic. com, RSVP 734-455-6767. Making Bread and Crackers RAW! – 6:308pm. Learn how easy it is to make healthy, allergen-free bread & crackers with your pulp from nut milk and juicing. We’ll also make “bacon” out of eggplant! handsthathelpyou@ aol.com, $25. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. 734-246-1208.

OCTOBER 25 Itch to Stitch Knitting Group – 6pm. Knitters of all skill ranges are invited to attend. Taylor Community Library, Library Activity Room, 12303 Pardee Rd, Taylor. Taylor.Lib.Mi.us, 734-287-4840.

Conscious Eating – 7-8:30pm. Find out why people have the urge to eat beyond their daily needs. Learn which foods interfere with the ability to eat only what is needed by the body. Livonia Civic Ctr Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd, 3rd Floor, Livonia. KarlWellnessCenter.com, RSVP 734-425-8588.

SAVE THE DATE Control Food Cravings: Curb Holiday Weight Gain – 6-8pm. Cravings for chocolate, salty snacks, and other treats often defeat the best weight reduction efforts, especially during holiday time. Wellness educator Sandy Baumann will teach simple nutritional strategies and dietary supplements to reduce your craving for chips, chocolate, sweet treats, ice cream, steak, etc. Gain control over your holiday eating and save your waistline! 2 sessions. $40. Workbook fee $10. Stevenson High School, Room E-13, 33500 W Six Mile Rd, Livonia. Livonia Family YMCA, RSVP by Oct 23, 734-2612161.

OCTOBER 26 Breast Health/Early Detection Thermography – 12-1pm. Dr. Acton discusses how you can reduce your risk of breast cancer with natural approaches. Thermology technician Adarsa

Antares will present the benefits of digital thermography for early detection. Free. 2340 E Stadium Blvd, Suite 5, Ann Arbor. drdsnaturesremedies.com, RSVP 734-645-4434. Craft Night – 6:30pm. Kindergarten - 3rd grade Registration required. Taylor Community Library, 12303 Pardee Rd, Taylor. Taylor.Lib. Mi.us, 734-287-4840. Trees For The Urban Landscape: What Every Ann Arbor Area Homeowner Should Know – 6:30-8pm. A timely workshop for homeowners focusing on selecting and planting trees that are best suited for the Ann Arbor area. Free. Whole Foods Market, 990 W Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor. releafmichigan.blogspot.com/p/ events.html, RSVP 734 997-7500. Vegan Potluck and Game Night – 6:30-9 pm. Bring a vegan dish to pass that serves at least 8. Bring along your favorite game to play after the potluck! Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. Adventures in Veganland on Facebook, veganland@yahoo.com. 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. Chairs provided. $12. The Sanctuary, Chiropractic & Wellness Spa, 35275 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. LivinginthePresentMoment.com, RSVP 734-674-6965.

OCTOBER 27 Green Clean Products – 1-2pm. Learn what cleaning products are safe for use on your skin and also inhalation. Presented by Dr. Denise Acton, ND. Free. Limited seating. Broad Family Chiropractic, 43423 Joy Rd, Canton. dr-acton. myshaklee.com, RSVP 734-645-4434. Women’s Health Day – 5:30-6:30pm. Learn the importance of self-breast exams, how to do them correctly, and what you should look and feel for by using synthetic models and expert clinicians, in an non-threatening environment. Free. Henry Ford Self-health Ctr, 23400 Allen Rd, Woodhaven. henryfordselfhealth.com, mslaven1@hfhs.org, 734-676-3813. Present Moment Meditation – 7:30-8:45pm. Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body, and ways to stay present and peaceful throughout your day. Chairs provided. $12. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. LivinginthePresentMoment.com, RSVP 734-674-6965.

OCTOBER 28 Is There Treasure In Your Attic? – 11:30am. Professional Certified Auctioneer and Personal Property Appraiser, Kenny Lindsay, will discuss the most popular collectibles on the marketplace and how to sell such items. $20 per luncheon. Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia. Transition Center, schoolcraft.edu/transitions, RSVP one week prior 734-462-4443. Drink Yourself Healthy – 7-9pm. Learn what beverage is the best for optimal health and longevity. A discussion of both good and bad foods and water will be presented by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, B.S., D.C., N.D. Bring empty jugs to take water home. Free. Limited to 10. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. RSVP 734-756-6904.

OCTOBER 29 Halloween Murder Mystery – 1pm. “Who Done It??” Find out during this fun mystery with an ecological twist. $4. Preregistration required. Nature Center of Oakwoods Metropark, Flat Rock. MetroParks.com, RSVP 734-7823956. Better Me Luncheon - Detroit – 1-3:30pm. Come learn how to create a better life for you from the inside out from local experts in health, beauty, and fitness. bettermeluncheon.webs. com, $15. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Detroit, 4605 Cass Ave, Detroit. RSVP Lynn, bettermeluncheons@gmail.com, 877-414-5550. Thermal Scans: A Case for Thermology – 1:30pm. October is breast cancer awareness month. Come listen to Dr. Philip P. Hoekstra III, PhD, lecture on the benefits of thermology for detecting breast cancer. thermascan.com, Free. Limited seating. RSVP by Oct 22. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

OCTOBER 30 Calling All Souls: A Halloween History – 2pm. Discover how pumpkins, costumes, tricks and treats became part of an American tradition. $3. Preregistration required. Marshlands Museum & Nature Center of Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown. MetroParks.com, RSVP 734-379-5020.

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Canton Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Until Oct 16. Accepts Bridge Cards. Preservation Park, 500 N Ridge Rd, Canton. CantonFun.org Jivamukti Light – 11am-12pm. Short form Jivamukti practice at slower pace. Familiarity with sun salutations recommended. $12. House of Yoga, 2965 W 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. HouseOfYoga.net Yin (restorative) Yoga – 7-8pm. $14 walk in. Livonia Yoga Center, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia. LivoniaYogaCenter.com, 248-449-9642.

Gentle Flow – 11:30am-12:30pm. Serene, restorative practice. All levels. Yoga Shelter, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pte. YogaShelter.com, 313-884-YOGA. Lunch Yoga – 12-1pm. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. info@y4peace.org 734-282-9642. Cardio Kickboxing – 6-7pm. Challenge your cardiovascular strength and muscle endurance. $9. Fit Zone for Women, 15451 Southfield Rd, Allen Park. 313-386-8610.

Yoga – 6-7pm. De-stress, relax, rejuvenate! $10. The Sanctuary, Chiropractic & Wellness Spa, 35275 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. SanctuaryChiropracticandwellnessspa.com, Katie 248-880-3755. Healthy Backs Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Call for details. Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Dearborn. www.onespaceconnected.com/ Embracingthelotus.htm, kiyoda1@me.com 313-410-3147. Nia Technique – 7-8pm. All ages & fitness levels. $6. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. cantoncenterchiropractic@yahoo.com 734-455-6767.

SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. Children with Hairloss, 12776 S Dixie Hwy, Rockwood. Rick Williams, 734-626-7778. SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 12pm. (2nd & 4th Tuesdays) Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit 2 mtgs free. Famous Dave’s, 23800 Eureka Rd, Taylor. Suzan, SMaxey22@comcast.net 734-287-3699.

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Qi Gong and Yoga for Real Bodies and Yoga Nidra – 6-7:15pm. Qi Gong is ancient Chinese exercise. No experience needed. Yoga Nidra provides stress relief and focus. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org, 734-282-9642.

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Powerflex Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Burn excess body fat and build lean muscle using aerobic breathing with power yoga poses. Beginners welcome. Bring a mat and water. $8. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

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Personal Action Toward Health Program – 5:30-8pm. Take control of your chronic conditions and improve your health in a relaxing non-threatening environment. With the support of a group you will find the encouragement, accountability, and motivation you need to make and keep your new health behaviors. Free. Limited seating. Henry Ford Self-health Ctr, 23400 Allen Rd, Woodhaven. henryfordselfhealth.com, RSVP mslaven1@hfhs.org, 734-676-3813. PiYo (Pilates Yoga) – 5:45pm. This class combines Yoga Poses with Pilates mat exercises to build CORE strength and enhance agility and balance. $12. Vixen Fitness, 1347 E Fisher Fwy, Detroit. VixenFitness.com, 866-900-9797.

Midweek Meditation Group – 6-8:30pm. Meets weekly for 2 sessions: a 1/2 hour guided meditation at 6, then a 1/2 hour silent, seated meditation at 7. Non-religious, non-sectarian; all welcome. $3 donation. Boston Tea Room, 195 W Nine Mile Rd B2, Ferndale. 248-547-2987. Canton Communicators Club – 6:30pm. Learn to become a better communicator and improve public speaking abilities! Canton Coney Island, 8533 Lilly Rd, Canton. Canton.FreeToastHost.com, 734-994-0569.

SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two mtgs free. Comfort Inn & Suites, 17600 Dix Rd, Melvindale. Mark Slagle, 734-671-5888. Yoga - Basic Hatha – 8:45-9:45am. Call for details. $10. Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Dearborn. info@ onespaceconnected.com 313-410-3147.

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Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one Dog Swimming – 10:30am-8pm. Pay for business per industry. Non-members can visit a 1 hr swim w/your dog and receive a free two mtgs free. Comfort Inn & Suites, 17600 do it yourself bath for your dog. $21. Me Dix Rd, Melvindale. Mark Slagle, & My Shadow, 29855 Ford Rd, Garden City. 734-671-5888. MeAndMyShadowLLC.com, 734-525-9500. Yoga - Basic Hatha – 8:45-9:45am. Call for details. $10. Embracing the Lotus Yoga SancRestorative Yoga – 10:45-11:45am. $8. tuary, Dearborn. info@onespaceconnected. Northville Sr Ctr, 303 W Main St, Northville. com 313-410-3147. NorthvilleParksAndRec.org, 248-349-0203. Zumba – 9-10am. The Zumba program Allen Park Farmers Market – 2-7pm. fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-toFarm produce, farm products and local follow dance moves to create a one-of-a-kind artisans. DDA provides family-friendly fitness program that will blow you away. events and activities. 7101 Park Ave The formula is all inclusive and designed (at the corner of Harrison), Allen Park. for every body, every shape, and every age. AllenParkFarmersMarket.com, Mary Anne, “Ditch the workout...join the party!” $7. Total 586-943-5785. Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

Middle Eastern Bellydance – 6-7:30pm. Beginner Belly Dance – 5:45pm. Learn the Bellydancing is a non-impact, weight bearing beautiful art of belly dance. Our focus is to exercise that provides a good cardiovascular bring belly dance to the everyday woman for workout, increases flexibility, strength and fun, low-impact fitness, and joy. $12. Vixen coordination, and can burn as many calories Fitness, 1347 E Fisher Fwy, Detroit. VixenFitas 30-60 minutes of jogging. $10. TaylorYoga, ness.com, 866-900-9797. 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com, RSVP 313-292-9642. Happy Hour Yoga – 5:30-6:40pm. Beginner, suitable for all levels. $7 - ½ off for walkYin Yoga – 7-8:15pm. All levels welcome. ins. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. $10. Detroit Flyhouse, The FD Loft TaylorYoga.com, 313-292-9642. Bldg, 3434 Russell St Loft #302, Detroit. DetroitFlyHouse.com. Powerflex Yoga – 6-7pm. Burn excess body fat and build lean muscle using aerobic breathing with power yoga poses. Beginners welcome. Bring a mat and water. $8. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

Detroit Eastern Market – 5am-5pm Market Tai Chi & – 6-7pm. $5. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Fresh EBT accepted. 2934 Russell St, bet Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Mark & Gratiot, Detroit. Canton. CantonCenterChiropracticClinic.com, DetroitEasternMarket.com 734-455-6767. Livonia Farmers Market – 8am-3pm. Until Aerial Arts – 6-7:30pm. Oh my! Learn Oct 8. Wilson Barn, 29350 W Chicago (@ to fly. $25. Detroit Flyhouse, The FD Loft Middlebelt), Livonia. WilsonBarn.com,Karen, Bld, 3434 Russell St Loft #302, Detroit. 734-261-3602. DetroitFlyHouse.com, Micha, 313-674-6424. OaklandFlow Ave Farmers Market – 8am-4pm. Budokon – 6:15-7:15pm. Experience Accepts credit, debit, SNAP, WIC and Project movements that fuse the yogic, martial & Fresh. 9354 Oakland Ave, Detroit. NorthEndliving arts. 1st wk free. Practice Yoga, 20792 cdc.org, Jerry Ann, 313-826-1601. Mack Ave, Grosse Pte Wds. Practice-Yoga. net, 313-881-2874. Volunteer Day at Earthworks Urban Farm Mat Pilates – 7:15-8:15pm. All levels. $15. – 9am-12pm. Saturday volunteers continue Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pte through mid-November except Labor Day. All Wds. Practice-Yoga.net, 313-881-2874. volunteers meet at Capuchin Soup Kitchen.

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For individual volunteers, no RSVP needed. For groups, please contact in advance. Earthworks Urban Farm, 1264 Meldrum, Detroit. cskdetroit.org/EWG/index.cfm, earthworks@ cskdetroit.org, 313-579-2100 x204. Classic Nia – 9:30am. All levels welcome. $13. Body & Mind Fitness, 239 E Nine Mile Rd, 1 blk E of Woodward, Ferndale. NiaBethSchedule.BlogSpot.com Healthy Backs Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Call for details. Embracing the Lotus Yoga Sanctuary, Dearborn. www. onespaceconnected.com/Embracingthelotus. htm, kiyoda1@me.com 313-410-3147. Beginner Pole Dance – 10am. Learn the basics of pole dance for fitness and fun. Increase strength, flexibility, coordination and more. Registration required. $25. Vixen Fitness, 1347 E Fisher Fwy, Detroit. VixenFitness.com, 866-900-9797. Kids Yoga – 11:30am -12:30pm. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org, 734-282-9642. Pole Spins/Booty Blaster Class – 12:451:45pm. We mixed 2 of our most popular classes into an hour of pure fitness and toning. Build upper body strength and endurance while shaping that booty. $10. World of Pole Fitness & Dance, 32669 Warren, Ste 6, Garden City. WorldofPole.com, 734-306-0909. Powerflex Yoga – 4-5:15pm. Burn excess body fat and build lean muscle using aerobic breathing with power yoga poses. Beginners welcome. Bring a mat and water. $8. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. THFDownriver.com, 734-246-1208.

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HEALTH FOOD STORES

EDUCATION

NATUROPATH DIPLOMA (ND) , AND INTEGRATED THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE DIPLOMA Commutable scheduling in Ann Arbor, serving the Great Lakes region. 734-769-7794 NaturopathicSchoolofAnnArbor.net See schedules, fees, FAQ, Clinic Hours State Licensed school. Supervised student clinic offering on-site clinical internships. On-site Herbal Pharmacy and Dispensary. Naturopathy diploma (ND), Massage Therapy/Natural Medicine Diploma, Medicinal Herbal Studies, Iridology, Homeopathy, Bodywork Therapies, Energy Medicine, Homeopathy, Healing Diets.

I think the environment should be put in the category of our national security. Defense of our resources is just as important as defense abroad. Otherwise what is there to defend? ~Robert Redford

ZERBO’S 34164 Plymouth Rd., Livonia, MI 48150 734-427-3144 Zerbos.com Wall to Wall supplements Organic products & produce Frozen & Refrigerated foods Groceries, Teas, Bulk Foods Natural Chemical Free Pet Products Mineral Based Cosmetics Chemical Free Personal Care products Raw Living & Sprouted Food Section Fitness Section and more.

COMPANY, LIVONIA, MI 734-427-4487 / 734-260-7335 www.wepaintgreen.com Bernie@wepaintgreen.com

Going green has never been more affordable! We use low/0 Voc products, and practice environmentally responsible application techniques, clean up and disposal. RRP certified painters are neat, clean, knowledgeable and courteous. Friendly service, quality workmanship, and excellent selection of products. Plaster/drywall repair, wallpaper removal, light carpentry, power washing, deck sealing and staining, vinyl, wood, aluminum siding and cement block painting. Call today for your detailed, free estimate.

MASSAGE THERAPY HOLISTIC HEALTH NATURES REMEDIES DR DENISE ACTON, N.D. 734-645-4434 www.Dr-Acton.myshaklee.com Certified naturopathic doctor offers acupuncture treatments, nutritional counseling, massage raindrop therapy, and biomeridian testing for a variety of issues. Additional training in neuromuscular response testing for food sensitivities, chemicals, heavy metals, or virus, bacteria, fungus or parasites. She works out of several clinics in Canton or Livonia. Call to schedule an appt today to get your health back on track.

FARMERS MARKET

ANGIE’S HOLISTIC TOUCH Therapeutic Massage and Reiki 2938 Biddle Avenue Wyandotte MI 48192 734.934.2076 www.angiesholistictouch.com Angie is dedicated to providing her clients with nurturing treatments to promote balance in the body, relaxation, pain relief and self healing. Offering Therapeutic Massage, Reiki Energy Healing, Raindrop Therapy, AromaTouch Technique, Hot Stone Therapy, Bellanina Facelift Massage and more! Monthly and New Client specials available. Call to schedule your appointment today!

LINDA’S PEACEFUL AND THERAPEUTICMASSAGE (734) 765-1341 linda4massage@gmail.com

ALLEN PARK FARMERS MARKET 7101 Park Ave,Allen Park, MI 48101 Fridays 2-7pm June thru Oct vendor info call Mary Anne 586-943-5785 AllenParkFarmersMarket.com Pick up farm fresh locally grown fruits and veggies, honey, organic coffee, and specialty items from local crafters and artisans, plus so much more! Plus family friendly events sponsored by the Allen Park DDA, check the website for the most current info.

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Julie@wepainthouses.net

NATUROPATHIC SCHOOL of the HEALING ARTS.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

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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).

NON PROFIT BASIL’S BUDDIES PO Box 782 Trenton, MI 48183 734-926-1098 www.basilsbuddies.org info@basilsbuddies.org Basil’s Buddies is a 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization dedicated to improving the lives of companion animals. We provide services to the public, such as food assistance and low-cost vaccine clinics, to help keep people with their pets.

PILATES

THIS SACRED SPACE. EMILY FARKAS (NOOR)

DR SHARON A. OLIVER, M.D. INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE INSTITUTE

WWW.THISSACREDSPACE.NET AWAKENWITHIN@HOTMAIL.COM

18714 Woodward Ave,

(734)363-0215

313-368-2284

Detroit, MI 48203

Emily is the Spiritual Director and Founder of ThisSacredSpace. She has studied and lived abroad creating a unique blend of Eastern/Western healing modalities and continues to travel the globe. Offering Energy Medicine Treatments, Myomassology Sessions, private & group Yoga and Meditation Instruction and Spiritual Direction.

WELLNESS CENTERS DR CAROL ANN FISCHER, D.C. N.D. TLC HOLISTIC WELLNESS

313-368-4598 fax

DrOliverMD.Tripod.com Dr. Oliver is a medical doctor Board Certified by the American Holistic Medical Association. She has over 15 years experience helping people achieve their optimal health with the use of foods, herbs and natural remedies. If needed Dr. Oliver has the knowledge and ability to help you effectively use conventional treatments, including chelation therapy, intravenous Vitamin C, and nutritional I.V.s. Come experience truly wholistic care!

YOGA

CORE ARTS PILATES STUDIO

31580 Schoolcraft Rd,

EMBRACING THE LOTUS YOGA SANCTUARY WEST DEARBORN

Classes take place in the FD Lofts in Detroit’s Eastern Market. 3434 Russell St. #203, Detroit, MI 48207 313-409-6343 erin@coreartspilates.com

Livonia, MI 48150

Yoga • Sauna facilities • Massage

CoreartsPilates.com Core Arts Pilates is offering Pilates Mat classes in October! The 8-week session begins on Sept. 6th-Oct. 27th with class offerings on Tuesday mornings from 10-11 and Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:30. Pre-register as space is limited! Cost is $75 for the full 8 weeks. Call 313-409-6343 to register, or email erin@ coreartspilates.com.

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.

734-664-0339 You deserve the best TLC TLCHolisticWellness.com Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D. owns TLC Holistic Wellness in Livonia. She is a practicing chiropractor, naturopath and wellness consultant, who for 25 years has provided holistic and nutritional recommendations using whole food supplements. Visit www.TLCHolisticWellness.com for more health information, and free public workshop dates, or call (734) 664-0339.

KARL WELLNESS CENTER & CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

All levels are welcome! Whether you are brand new to yoga or have a regular practice join us for this healing, stress relieving practice. Lisa Phelps, RYT-200 313-410-3147 or kiyoda1@me.com Leslie Blackburn, RYT-200 313-269-6719 or onespace@onespaceconnected.com Chad D’Aigle, Massage Therapist by appt 248-880-0326 or kroweadello@msn.com facebook.com/EmbracingtheLotus

YOGA 4 PEACE 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd., Southgate Mi 48195 www.y4peace.org

30935 Ann Arbor Trail Westland, MI 48185 734.425.8220 KarlWellnessCenter.com Certified Wellness Doctor with over 30 years experience, Dr. William H. Karl, D.C., is dedicated to helping his patients obtain optimal health- utilizing whole food supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedies, nutritional consultation, allergy elimination/reprogramming techniques, detoxification programs, advanced chiropractic care, cold laser, and Neurological Relief Techniques for Fibromyalgia and pain management.

Yoga 4 Peace is a non-profit yoga studio that offers classes on a donation basis. We have a wide variety of classes for every level. We offer Classes, Workshops, Retreats and Teacher Training.

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classifieds To place a listing: 3 lines minimum (or 35 words): 1 month: $25; 3 months,$22.50 per month, prepaid. Extra words: $1 each: Send check w/listing by 15th of the month to Healthy Living Detroit, Inc. - Classifieds, Box 341081, Detroit, MI 48234-1081 or email to mdemo@ HealthyLivingDetroit.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES C U R R E N T LY P U B L I S H I N G N ATU R A L AWA K E N I N G S M A G A ZINES – Be part of a dynamic franchised publishing network that is helping to transform the way we live and care for ourselves. As a Natural Awake n i n g s p u b l i s h e r, y o u r m a g a z i n e will help thousands of readers to make positive changes in their lives, while promoting local practitioners and providers of natural, Earth-friendly lifestyles. You will be creating a healthier community while building your own financial security working from your home. For sale in Austin, TX; Ventura, CA; Roanoke, VA; Manhattan, NY; Lexington, KY; and Pensacola, FL. Call for details 239-530-1377. NATURAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS WANTED! Total Health Foods is looking to hire or rent space to a Health/Herbal Consultant (Kinesiology experience preferred), an Iridologist, and other natural health service or therapy practitioners. Please stop by 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte to inquire.

NEED EXTRA MONEY * Major player in Health & Welless Industry * 50+ year history

TOTAL HEALTH FOODS has openings for 3 full-time staff positions! MUST have experience in vitamins/supplements, herbs, and healthy living! Bring resume IN PERSON with experience/qualifications to 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte.

(313) 928-4592 coleht1955@yahoo.com

SERVICES ENJOY 12 MONTHS OF BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS from English Gardens for only $3.00 a month. To learn more Call Lynn 313.308.0500 ext 116

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

ORGANIC PRODUCTS ORGANIC BY THE CASE. Shop online featuring Michigan Organic products and a range of USDA Certified Organic national brands, in bulk or by the case. Shoppers use discount code “EARTH” for 10% off your total order. Delivery to your door! Visit website: www.organicbythecase.com

RETREATS YOGA & SPIRITUAL AWARENESS RETREAT (Brighton, Michigan) 11-1111. Laura Ginn will be facilitating a spiritual retreat at the Emrich Center in Brighton the weekend of 11-11-11. Retreat Package Includes: 2 nights lodging, 6 meals (Raw & Organic), 3 Kundalini Yoga classes with teacher Yvette Cobb, Workshops on healing with color, meditation message circle as channeled by Laura. This weekend allows you to lift your vibration and connect to self in a quiet peaceful environment. Cost $200.00 For additional information Call Laura @ 313-412-7690 or ReadingsbyLaura.net

TAI CHI/QIGONG TAI CHJ/QIGONG Experience the ancient healing practices of Qigong & Tai Chi. Qigong Practice Group Saturday mornings in Plymouth, Tai Chi Easy Classes in Trenton. Erin Reas 313-429-3214, erin@erinreas.com , www.facebook.com/Ease.Chi BASIL’S BUDDIES IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR ACTIVITIES INVOLVING PEOPLE AND ANIMALS. If you’re interested, please email info@basilsbuddies.org or call 734-926-1098 for more info. Thank you for caring about the animals!

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DEARBORN ANIMAL SHELTER SEEKS LOVING HOMES FOR ADOPTABLE ANIMALS. There are many dogs, kittens and senior felines. Financial support is always appreciated for those interested in helping but not choosing to adopt a pet. Want to volunteer? We can use your help. Visit online www. DearbornAnimals.org or call 313-943-2697

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

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OCTOBER EVENTS Get Your Energy Back Tuesday, October 4, 2011 7:00-9:00pm Whole Foods Market, 7350 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield.

Get Your Health Back Wednesday, October 19, 2011 7:00-9:00pm Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd, Livonia.

Balance Your Hormones Naturally Saturday, October 29, 2011 11:00-12:30pm Better Health, 20432 Farmington Road, Livonia.

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