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8 5 newsbriefs 8 globalbriefs 10 healthbriefs 19 wisewords 20 healingways 10 22 healthykids 24 consciouseating 26 greenliving 28 fitbody 30 naturalpet 32 inspiration 36 calendars 44 resourceguide 46 classifieds

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

12 SIMPLE EATING TO REDUCE PAIN

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by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D.

14 ARE YOUR MONEY

PROBLEMS MAKING YOU SICK?

by Dorethia Conner

16 LESS STUFF,

MORE HAPPINESS How To Transform The

Modern Shopping Dilemma

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by Judith Fertig

20 RETHINKING THE

DIABETES DILEMMA Alternatives Expand Upon

Conventional Therapies

Diet and Exercise Play Key Roles

by James Rouse

22 OVERCOME HOLIDAY MEDIA MADNESS The Best Things In Life

Aren’t Things

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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24 START A NEW

THANKSGIVING TRADITION

Three Meatless Festive Entrée Options

by Judith Fertig

30 HOME RECIPES

Human Foods Are Good For Pets

by Carla Soviero

33 KEEPING A HEALTHY LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

by Emily Farkas

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34 TO LAUREL OR NOT TO LAUREL

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contact us Wayne County, Michigan Edition Published by: Healthy Living Detroit, Inc. P.O. Box 341081 Detroit, MI 48234-1081 Phone: 313-221-9674 Fax: 586-933-2557 Publisher Mary Anne Demo mdemo@HealthyLivingDetroit.com Editorial & Layout Team Jessica Thieda Kim Cerne Maryann Lawrence Business Development John Chetcuti Cyndy Venier Debra Short National Franchise Sales John Voell II NaturalAwkeningsMag.com 239-530-1377 © 2009 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved. Although some parts of this publication may be reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior permission be obtained in writing.

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There is something very appealing about the idea of simplifying one’s life. Maybe thoughts of a serene and peaceful existence come to mind. In real life, however, it’s not quite like that. First, you have to sort through the mire of accumulated stuff. For David and I, downsizing and simplifying means sorting through 17 years of stuff to find what is essential. I really wasn’t prepared for all of the emotions that are attached to all of this ‘stuff,’ either. It has also come to light that it would be much easier for ME to eliminate most of David’s accumulated stuff, and vice versa: that HE could easily pare mine down to the bare essentials, because, in truth, it is tougher to be ruthless with your own treasures.

In addition to physical clutter, we are also re-examining some of the things that we always do simply out of habit or tradition. Celebrating on New Year’s Eve is one of those time honored traditions. We have both been to the big, expensive, formal parties where excess is part of the fun. When the kids were younger, we attended more family oriented outings. Most years, we prefer to be out and about rather than at home; something about staying home just seems kind of anti-social for us. So, this year I am especially excited about the event at St. Paul of the Cross, which includes dinner, an overnight stay and brunch the next day, all for $110 per couple. The idea of ringing in the New Year with reflection and intention, meditation and sharing with like-minded individuals and no alcohol just seemed especially appealing to me this year and falls in line with paring down to the essentials. [ad pg 34]

I hope you are enjoying the beautiful fall colors and savoring these wonderful crisp autumn days. We are all so blessed to live here in Michigan. Today, the view out of my window is simply breathtaking. The sun is shining, casting a glow on all the fall-colored leaves. Amongst them are three tall spruce trees waiting patiently for their turn to shine when snow covers the ground.

Such things bring out the prose in all of us. In Detroit, there is an effort to improve literacy across Southeastern Michigan. The ProLiteracy organization, headed up by my good friend Margaret Williamson, is partnering with the Rotary Club of Detroit, the Detroit AM Rotary Club, Grosse Pointe Rotary, and several others for this huge literacy project. The Rotary clubs are donating and raising money for the first phase of this project, which involves recruiting and training 3,000 volunteers.

It’s really exciting to think of all the lives that a project like this could potentially impact.

This year, the Rotary Club of Detroit is celebrating its 100th anniversary. It is a great accomplishment, and this literacy project is certainly a great way to celebrate the organization’s success. It is reflective of the Rotary’s motto of ‘Service above Self,’ which shows that when communities work together, everyone benefits.

Naturally this is the type of project that will benefit a magazine like Natural Awakenings, since the hopeful outcome is increased readership. For anyone who loves to read, however, the idea that others will learn to share this appreciation for literature is very exciting. To get involved, contact ProLiteracy Detroit at 313-872-7720 or visit ProliteracyDetroit.org.

If you want to get on the bandwagon and simplify your life, take some time to sort through your books. We will be sponsoring a special used book sale at the Healthy Living Expo in March to benefit ProLiteracy Detroit.

Feel good, live simply and read more!

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newsbriefs News about local happenings in and around our community

Dogs get in on the Earth-friendly Action

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hat do you get when you take a solid colored pillow case to the pet store?

Well if that store is Latta’s Feed and Pet in Wyandotte, your get a reusable and earth-friendly “feed bag.” Owner Joe Latta will also stencil the pillowcases free of charge to help customers cut down on the use of paper and plastic bags.

Latta’s Feed and Pet is also hosting an Animal Relief Drive to help animals in need. The store is accepting donations of unsoiled, undamaged blankets, bedding, food and toys to be distributed to local shelters and rescues throughout the Downriver area. Anyone bringing in an item for donation will receive a coupon for future purchases. Donations will be accepted through January 31.

Latta’s Feed and Pet is located at 415 Goddard Rd., in Wyandotte. For more information on the feed bags or the Animal Relief Drive please contact Joe Latta at 734-282-5745 or visit LattasFeed.com

Tea Time, Bring your Cup & Saucer

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he Detroit Historical Society Guild is pleased to host a Victorian Christmas Tea Party from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. November 6 at the Detroit Historical Museum. During the event adult guests will enjoy a tea party, door prizes and a special performance by the “Petticoat Ladies,” who will be in costume and character and will share stories about extraordinary women who were extremists in their time.

Guests are asked to bring their favorite tea cup and saucer and are welcome to bring a hat or wear a costume.

Tickets are $25 per person and include Museum admission. Proceeds will benefit the Detroit Historical Society The Detroit Historical Museum is located at 5401 Woodward Ave, in Detroit.

Parking is available in the Musuem’s lot off Kirby St. for $4. Reservations at 586-777-5898. DetroitHistorical.org

Wyandotte Tree Light Ceremony inspires a Special offer at the Boston Tea Room

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n Friday November 19 the Boston Tea Room will offer 15 minute readings at the discounted price of $20 to customers who ention Natural Awakenings Magazine. The special offer is in honor of the tree lighting ceremony that takes place in owntown Wyandotte.

The Boston Tea Room, located at 121 Elm Street in Wyandotte, is Michigan’s oldest and most respected psychic venue. This family-owned facility has been offering award-winning psychic readings and intuitive counseling services for 30 years.

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Sierra Club hosts Climate Change Movie

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he Southeast Michigan Sierra Club will host a viewing of “Climate Change: The Intersection of Science, Economics and Policy” by Dr. Richard Rood of the University of Michigan Dept. of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences. The presentation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. November 4 at the Northwest Unitarian-Universalist Church located at 23925 Northwestern Hwy., in Southfield. This free event is open to the public and will cover topics including scientific facts and evidence of climate change, resources for action, ways to get involved and a question and answer session. Light refreshments will be served.

The Sierra Club is America’s oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Contact Carol Izant at 248-352-6137 or visit Michigan.SierraClub.org.

Metroparks Offer Special Free Visits

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ichiganders will have a chance to enjoy their choice of any of the 13 beautiful parks that comprise the Huron-Clinton Metroparks free of charge in honor of Veterans and Thanksgiving “Appreciation Days.”

Vehicle entry fees and boat launch fees will be waived November 11, 25 and 26. Fees will also be waived on December 25 for Christmas.

Located along the Huron and Clinton rivers, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks provide a natural oasis from urban and suburban life, as well as year-round recreational activities and events. The 24,000 acres of parks feature public golf courses, marinas, nature trails, beaches, educational activities and many exciting winter sports.

For more information visit Metroparks.com or call 800-477-2757.

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newsbriefs New Scholarship Program for Livonia students

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he Livonia Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the creation of a new scholarship program. Funded largely by a generous donation from the Wal-Mart Corporation, the program will provide scholarships to three local students in the amount of $1000 each. Awards will be given in early 2011. Two scholarships will go to adult learners enrolled in local colleges or universities.

The third scholarship will be given to a student graduating from a Livonia high school in the spring of 2011.

Applications are currently available at the Livonia Chamber of Commerce office located at 33233 Five Mile Rd. or call 734-427-2122.

New Website Positioned to Stimulate Local Business

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he new Michigan-based website, MyNewMarketplace.com, was recently launched to help individuals and businesses buy and sell almost anything.

The creators of MyNewMarketplace.com are reaching out to Michigan businesses to encourage them to use the site to promote their products and services. According to site founder Peder Blohm, “with many Michigan businesses strapped for cash, especially for advertising, we offer a great way to reach a much broader audience for their products and services.”

The site features easy navigation and a variety of options to buy and sell products and services, including posting and searching job openings. In addition, advertisers can link ads directly to company websites, shopping carts, Facebook and other social media. MyNewMarketplace. com is unique in that users can search by county, state and the entire United States.

The site does not include personal ads.

Blohm is currently working to attract visitors to the site so ads can be placed free of charge. “After that,” says Blohm, “we will charge only low fees to help ensure accountability and prevent people from hiding behind fake identities.”

MyNewMarketplace.com.

Celebrate the New Year without Spirits

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t. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat & Conference Center is the location of a spirit-filled New Year’s Eve overnight retreat. The event provides an opportunity to surrender the past year to God’s love and mercy and seek positive energy and blessings for the New Year. The program, which begins at 6 p.m. December 31, includes a candle-lit dinner, time for prayer and reflection, and an alcoholfree reception to ring in 2011. There will also be a New Year’s morning prayer service and a delicious brunch before the 11:30 a.m. departure. See ad pg. 34 St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat & Conference Center is located at 23333 Schoolcraft, in Detroit. Tickets are $110 per couple and $75 per individual.

Reservations at 313-535-9563. Passionist.org/StPauls

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Girlavanting The Book

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ocal authors Teri Williams and Tamara Stone are excited to announce the release of their new book “Girlavanting-The Girls Guide to Balance, Bliss and Fun.” The book was inspired by the love Williams shares with her daughter and girlfriends, especially Stone, as they bond over walking, eating, shopping, talking and playing. Williams decided to label this special bond ‘girlavanting’ and, together with Stone, expanded the idea into a fabulous book every girl duo will want.

Best selling author Marianne Williamson says “Girlavanting shows how to ENJOY being a girl and how to teach your friends (and daughters) how to enjoy it too.”

This is Teri William’s third book based upon her philosophy that “you cannot love anyone or anything until you know and love yourself.” Williams is an entrepreneur, author, business consultant and ordained minister.

Known as The Bliss Lady, her columns can be found online at Examiner.com, SelfGrowth.com and Abec’s Small Business Review.

Tamara Stone is an experienced interior designer, certified in Feng Shui and is an Interior Alignment Practitioner. She is the creator of the Balance Kit. She believes that “when you are balanced both inside and out, you can then create and live your best life ever.”

Girlavanting is available in e-book or paperback at Girlavanting.com 248-219-6200 or thegirls@girlavanting.com

newsbriefs Mothers Rally around Breastfeeding Bill

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grassroots effort is underway to pass Michigan’s House Bill 5515. This bill would make breastfeeding mothers a protected class under the Michigan Civil Rights Act. The bill has the support of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission.

Current Michigan law excludes breastfeeding from public nudity statutes but offers nursing babies no legal protections. We often assume that women have the right to breastfeed their children wherever they have the legal right to be, but technically they do not. If a business owner, public official, or school principal decides to, he or she can legally ask the nursing pair to leave their establishment.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization both recommend breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of life.

Breastfeeding has a myriad of health benefits and is much more environmentally friendly than formula feeding. The many public health initiatives to increase rates of breastfeeding are wonderful, however they don’t help if women fear they will be scorned or ejected from businesses just because they are nursing.

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Get A Clue About The Flu

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e all want to keep ourselves and our families healthy, so it’s natural to wonder about the safety of flu vaccines. For thousands of years mankind has survived in harmony with the cycles of sickness and health by understanding that acute illness often serves a purpose, and that by suppressing symptoms with fever reducers and other drugs and chemicals we could actually be interfering with healing. As explained by the famous medical historian Harris Coulter, Ph.D “contracting and overcoming childhood diseases are part of a developmental process that actually helps develop a robust, healthy, adult immune system able to meet the challenges that inevitable encounters with viruses and bacteria will present later on.”

The osteopathic and chiropractic approach to treating the flu recognizes fever as the body’s response to an infection and does not attempt to reduce it. The media reports that flu kills 36,000 people annually. However this statistic lumps flu and pneumonia deaths together. Of this figure the actual number of deaths from the flu is much lower.

The flu vaccine has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. According to Dr. Hugh Fudenberg, one of the world’s leading immunogeneticists, “If a person has had five consecutive flu shots, his chances of getting Alzheimer’s disease are ten times higher.”

It’s important for all of us to weed through the scare tactics and mixed messages in the media and make informed decisions about the flu, the flu vaccine and all other health matters.

Envo Water is Kid Approved.

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taying hydrated is one of the most important things we can do to stay healthy. Sadly each day, more than 60 million (or 80%) of all plastic water bottles consumed get added to our landfills, where they can take over 1,000 years to biodegrade. Envo Water, packaged in an aseptic carton package made by Tetra Pak, provides a convenient and eco-conscious alternative to plastic water bottles. The Superior packaging technology blocks out light and air helping to preserve the quality and freshness of the spring water inside. The package features multiple thin layers which keep the water cool 20% longer than regular water bottles. The container is BPA free so there is no risk of chemicals leaching into the water.

Envo Water is great for kid’s at school because it is a healthy and fun way to provide hydration without all the sugar in juice boxes and soda pop. The compact carton is lightweight and made mainly of paper so it squishes flat for easy recycling.

From the water source, to the shelf, to the consumer, Envo Water is committed to making a positive change to the way we drink water by delivering a quality product that is more ecologically sound.

Envo Water is available at Suburban Harvest, Hiller’s Market and many other fine retailers. Envowater.com

Learn more by contacting Dr Denise Acton, N.D., CNHP of Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com natural awakenings

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

GET INVOLVED: November 15 is America Recycles Day Look for local events by zip code at AmericaRecyclesDay.org Take a holiday from the holidays on November 26, the day after Thanksgiving, an occasion that traditionally signals one of the biggest national shopping sprees of the year. Instead, celebrate Buy Nothing Day to turn away from mindless shopping and tune into life.

Source: BuyNothingDay.org

Pocket Parks

Mini-Parks and Plazas Invite Passersby to Pause Awhile Space for urban parks is increasingly popping up in unexpected, underused and under-appreciated places. Planters, public art and benches are transforming traffic lanes, parking lots, barren asphalt areas and street parking into parklets and plazas, offering restful, green spaces. Such “shoehorn parks” also serve as inviting social spaces. The trend of such use of leftover space is sparking compelling discussion in Landscape Architecture.

There, Peter Harnik, author of Urban Green and director of The Trust for Public Land’s Center for City Park Excellence, shows communities how to take another look at re-conceptualizing schoolyards, abandoned railroad tracks, community gardens, buried streams, rooftops and cemeteries.

U.S. cities are on an upward trajectory within this trend, Harnik writes, whether they are in their first growth cycle or in the midst of a revival. Parks have played, and will continue to play, a significant role in supporting a city’s fortunes.

The key to success, he says, is to return to considerations that were forgotten or ignored in the din of suburbanization and sprawl: human scale, walkability, efficiency and respect for ecological principles.

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Sharing Site

Borrowing Beats Buying ShareSomeSugar.com is a new online community of people seeking to share or borrow items they occasionally need and would rather not buy, from ladders to carpet steamers and party chairs to kayaks. “There’s so much stuff we already own that’s sitting around in our garages collecting dust,” says founder Keara Schwartz. “It feels good to share.”

She’s seen firsthand how trust and community ties are strengthened by neighbors helping neighbors.

For those wary of letting just anyone borrow, for example, their sewing machine or pressure washer, the website suggests how users can create sharing groups, based on Facebook friends or email addresses, to collaborate within their already established community.

For others, getting to know new people can be part of the fun.

Economic Buffer

Survey Equates Frugal Habits with Healthier Lives Ninety-four percent of middle-class Americans who have adopted sensible spending habits in response to the economic slowdown say that their newfound frugal behaviors are making them healthier, according to an index published by First Command Financial Services. Families have cut expenses by cooking more at home (45 percent), buying less junk food (30 percent), walking or bicycling to work (13 percent) and reducing their alcohol purchases (10 percent). Survey participants ranged in age from 25 to 70.

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Drink herbal teas. Teas containing Echinacea, astragalus and licorice root boost the immune system and help inhibit viral and bacterial growth.

Drink plenty of fluids. Even when it’s cold outside, it’s important to stay hydrated. Avoid alcohol and sugary drinks, which inhibit the immune function.

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xperts agree that a generally healthful lifestyle, including following a nutritious diet, works to ward off sniffles, stuffy noses and the aches of a cold, and may even help safeguard against influenza. But it’s best not to wait for the first symptoms of a cold or flu to manifest; instead, we can take ongoing preventive action by strengthening our immune system. Applying these 10 tips will naturally help keep away such bugs:

Wash hands. The best way to get rid of everyday germs is to wash hands frequently and thoroughly. Plain soap is best.

Get enough rest. Sleep plays a crucial role in the body’s recovery and repair cycle; when people don’t get enough sleep, they compromise their defense systems.

Think clean. Clean surfaces frequently shared with others, such as stair rails, telephones, computer keyboards, countertops and door knobs, in order to avoid hand-to-hand spreading of viruses.

Freshen the air. Germs hang around in stagnant air. Make it a habit to open the windows for a few minutes several times a day to allow fresh air to circulate.

Think food first, rather than supplements. Eating healthy and naturally provides a whole nutritional package, comprising a combination of nutrients. Relying on supplements entails ingesting isolated vitamins and minerals that may pass through the body unabsorbed.

No hands touching the face. Most cold and flu viruses enter the body through the eyes, nose or mouth.

Exercise with gusto. Aerobic exercise speeds up the heart and makes us breathe faster, supplying the body with more oxygen, which in turn, helps increase the body’s amount of natural virus-killing cells.

Sources: Nutrition.About.com; HolisticOnline.com; WebMD.com

Use garlic when cooking. Garlic has antibacterial properties and helps detoxify the body.

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UPDATE ON BLACK TEA’S MINERAL CONTENT Black tea, a staple in many U.S. households, is the world’s most consumed beverage; yet it may contain higher concentrations of fluoride than previously thought. This could pose problems for excessive tea drinkers, say researchers at the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta.

Their recent study discovered that the fluoride concentrations in black (not green or white) tea have been underestimated, and also may be linked to incidences of skeletal fluorosis, a disease caused by excessive fluoride consumption, characterized by joint and bone pain and damage. Study participants had a 10- to 30-year history of consuming one to two gallons of black tea a day. The problem is exacerbated when the tea is steeped in fluoridated drinking water or when other fluoride sources, such as treated toothpaste, are also present, as they add to the ingestion of that mineral.

The researchers are quick to also say that black tea remains a healthy beverage for those who enjoy the beverage in moderation—between two and four cups a day.

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Simple Eating to Reduce Pain

by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D.

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ood allergies are one of the most common and often hidden causes of both acute and chronic pain, particularly allergic responses to food that may cause tissue and joint inflammation. To reduce pain and improve overall health it is important to identify which foods to avoid.

Although allergies vary from person to person, certain foods are known to cause pain in sensitive individuals. The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network has identified milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat as the eight most allergenic foods. Individuals suffering from chronic pain should consider eliminating these foods from their diets. Eliminating things one by one and monitoring symptoms can help identify which foods are causing the problems.

Sugar can also cause an allergic reaction in the body by producing pain and inflammation in many organs and tissues including the pancreas, gall bladder, liver, stomach, colon, heart and blood vessels. In her book, “Suicide by Sugar,” Nancy Appleton links sugar to more than 143 health conditions, including headaches and migraines, as well as the development of allergies to other foods. To learn more visit http://nancyappleton. com/141-reasons-sugar-ruins-yourhealth/

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Other foods to avoid when suffering from chronic pain include eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes and peppers.

In her book, “Pain Free in 6 Weeks,” Dr. Sherry Rogers explains how these foods, which are members of the nightshade family, contain chemical compounds that can cause inflammation.

Sweet potatoes are a member of a different botanical family, and are high in vitamin A, which makes them an excellent substitute for eating white potatoes. There are many other spices that can be used instead of peppers including ginger, basil, rosemary, thyme, sage, onion, and bay leaves. Garlic is a good spice, which also has natural antibacterial, and heart healthy properties.

Nightshades, as well as other allergenic foods, are frequently found in processed foods. Eliminating them can be challenging, and reading labels is the most effective way to avoid exposure to these hidden allergens.

Aside from making choices about

By decreasing allergic foods and eating simple, freshly made foods instead of packaged and processed foods, it is possible to reduce chronic pain and improve health.

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what not to eat, there are many foods that should be eaten to help decrease pain and improve body health.

All fresh unprocessed meats, fowl, seafood, fruits, nuts, beans, cheeses, grains and herbs can be enjoyed since they are not members of the nightshade family. The cruciferous family, which includes broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts and cabbage, helps to nourish the liver and heart. Eating a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole foods is a key part of making better, more natural food choices.

An excellent book to learn more about using the wide variety of foods that nature has provided is “Nourishing Traditions” by Sally Fallon, president of the non-profit organization, Weston A. Price Foundation. For more information on the local Metro Detroit Chapter of the Weston A Price Foundation visit www.htnetwork.org/

By decreasing allergic foods and eating simple, freshly made foods instead of packaged and processed foods, it is possible to reduce chronic pain and improve health. However, it is important to talk with a doctor before making any significant changes in the diet. Remember, every body is different and what may produce no reaction in one person may produce an allergy is someone else.

Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, B.S., 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 TLCHolisticWellness.com 734-664-0339.

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Are Your Money Problems Making You Sick?

By Dorethia Conner

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e’ve all been there -- bills come in the mail and we dread the sight of it. So much so we don’t even open it. Instead we stuff it in the drawer, shoebox or garbage with the rest of them. The mere thought of what it says creates a nauseous feeling and hopelessness engulfs us. It seems the hole keeps getting bigger and there’s no digging out of it, so it’s easier to ignore it. Or so we think.

The truth of the matter is we aren’t really ignoring it. Instead there’s constant worry about not knowing what to do. What is clear is that there isn’t enough money to pay outstanding debts or monthly living expenses. The end result? Stress and depression, a combination that weakens our immune system and opens the door for physical illness.

Yes, our money could be making us sick! Don’t take my word for it: Here

are a few statistics from a recent survey by the American Psychological Association:

23% of those with money issues state they are depressed.

73% of the respondents say money is a significant source of stress in their lives.

And, according to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances, 75% of all American families are in debt.

So while everyone thinks their situation is the worst and many feel foolish about being in the situation they are in,

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the truth is that we are in the majority!

There is hope, however. None of us are alone and there is help for every financial situation. The key is to take one step at a time in our finances, and slowly we will see progress. Here are some solutions we can implement now:

Write It Down! Start with a budget. I’m sorry; there’s no getting away from this. If we don’t know where our money is going each month, how can debt be eliminated? Part of the stress is caused by not knowing what our finances ‘really’ look like. Don’t make the budget difficult. It is simply addition and subtraction.

Income (Money In) – Expenses (Monthly Bills) = Balance

List income at the top followed by all monthly bills, include everything from the mortgage to Fido’s grooming services. It is important to account for everything. I suggest using categories such as Housing, Transportation, Food, Utilities, etc. If you are unsure how to record things, Kiplinger offers an excellent free budget form at http://www.kiplinger.com/tools/budget/ Next, pull out all those past due notices, credit card bills, etc. and create a list of all debts. Then list all of your assets. This, coupled with a budget, allows us to see our financial standing on paper and assess what can be cut back. Listing assets allows us to determine if there is anything that can be sold to pay off debt. We can better make payment arrangements with creditors when we negotiate from an informed standpoint.

Stop the Debt Cycle! Often we try to pay off old debt with new debt. Do not borrow any more money, cut up the credit cards, stay away from the payday lenders. We can’t win the race by running in place. Continuing to borrow money is running in place – making absolutely no progress.

Meanwhile the bills mount. If monthly expenses are more than income, prioritize by covering your rent/mortgage, food, utilities and transportation costs first. Then determine which creditors will be paid. Do not allow angry, consistent creditor calls to sway you. Take care of your household first.

Accountability! Married couples should keep one another under control financially and support one another. Seek out an older married couple who manage their money well to help with encouragement and practical advice. The person who is best with the budget is the one who should handle the finances, but you should review together bi-weekly. No one should disregard the other’s ideas or suggestions. Singles can ask a responsible friend to keep them accountable. This doesn’t mean showing someone your finances, but a good friend can check on you bi-weekly to see if you completed your budget or met your debt pay-down goals for the month.

Get Help! Check out www.quizzle.com for tons of resources. This site offers credit reports and scores online for free. I suggest checking credit reports every 6 months or, at a minimum, once per year. You should do this to check on the accuracy of your report. Check to see if they have the proper name, items listed that don’t belong, paid debts that still show as outstanding or items listed incorrectly with late payments.

There are other sites, too, so make use of them. Read articles on personal finance that apply to your situation. The more we know about proper money management, the better decisions we will make. Remember, anything that sounds too good to be true is! Seek out reputable professionals as well, sometimes there’s only so much that can be done alone.

Check with your local bank, credit union or community organization about workshops or one-on-one counseling. The United Way also provides financial help via their Centers For Working Families http://www.sermetro.org/ctrworkfams.html

As for your health, there is a great deal that is within your control to keep stress at bay and to keep your physical body in good form.

Exercise! It is a great stress reducer and doesn’t have to be anything intense to make a significant impact on overall health. Go outside - walk 30 minutes around the neighborhood and 30 minutes back – done. It is refreshing and invigorating!

Get Out! It is important that we aren’t isolated. There’s no cost to meet up with positive people at your nearest coffee shop or bookstore, where you can share a few laughs and talk about the issues of the day. Socializing takes our mind off our money.

Seek Professional Help! When we feel ourselves falling into a slump we can’t seem to get out of, it’s important to seek the help of a counselor. A lot of times people are embarrassed about going to see a counselor or doctor. They shouldn’t be. It is natural to be depressed about a financial situation and it is a sign of good mental health to seek help when it is needed. The sooner you seek out medical or professional help, the sooner your physical, financial and emotional rebound.

It’s time to take action to reclaim our finances and our health. By creating a plan of action and taking one step at a time, we can all find hope for a future of both financial and physical well being.

Dorethia Conner is a National Financial Coach and Speaker for individuals and small businesses. She is often called upon as a financial expert for national media, including being a recurrent featured expert in Black Enterprise Magazine. ConnerCoaching.com

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LESS STUFF,

HOW TO TRANSFORM THE MODERN SHOPPING DILEMMA

by Judith Fertig

MORE HAPPINESS

According to the online Encyclopedia of Earth, the present-day “worker as consumer” worldview was fully entrenched in the United States by the 1920s, when the labor movement stopped advocating a shorter workweek to instead focus on securing better wages and working conditions.

The goal was to guarantee more buying power for workers, so that they could purchase more than just the necessities of daily living.

“We have more stuff, but less time for the things that make us happy.”

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s winter holiday shopping inexorably nears its peak, the last weeks of the year are often the most frenetic. We’re bombarded with advertisements for gifts of all kinds, caught between doing good for the people we love and thinking that surely there’s a better way than trudging around like beasts of burden, crossing hazardous parking lots and navigating crowded malls in search of a satisfying end to the seasonal buying spree.

We wonder: Will the gifts we spend our time and money to buy really make anyone happy—or the world a better place?

What if we could reinvent shopping every day of the year? It turns out that it’s possible to simplify our shopping, while at the same time making it both meaningful and green, including purchasing gifts that will do the most good every time they are used.

On our way to realizing this ideal solution, it helps to understand the origins of the modern shopping dilemma.

To begin, we must ask ourselves why we

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respond to marketers in ways that perpetuate mindless socioeconomic trends.

From Producer to Consumer Americans experienced a major paradigm shift in the early part of the 19th century with the advent of the Industrial Revolution. Basically, we changed from an agrarian economy, in which most people produced what they consumed, to a manufacturing and services economy, in which people are mostly just consumers.

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~ Annie Leonard

After World War II, this idea got a boost from economist Victor LeBeau, who in 1947 declared, “Our enormously productive economy… demands that we make consumption our way of life, that we convert the buying and use of goods into rituals, that we seek our spiritual satisfaction, our ego satisfaction, in consumption. We need things consumed, burned up, replaced and discarded at an ever-accelerating rate.”

It’s perhaps not coincidental that, “Our national happiness peaked in the 1950s,” as related by Annie Leonard in the compelling video The Story of Stuff, just as television began spreading the new philosophy of what Leonard calls “work-watch-spend.” We work to make

money, then come home and relax as we watch television. On TV, we see ads that let us know that we could do and be a lot better—if only we had the right product. So, we begin to feel less worthy, go shopping and buy that product that we hope will make us do/become/ feel better, and the cycle repeats.

Today, shopping has become firmly entrenched in the American lifestyle.

It is used as an antidote to boredom, a substitute for socializing and a quick fix for a disguised emotional need. We continue doing it even when we’re aware that we are buying things we don’t need and can’t afford. The more aware among us also understand that all the stuff we buy and store, and cause to be manufactured and distributed, creates a negative impact on people’s lives and the environment— which leads to even more stress.

Stuff versus the Right Stuff Among the reasons that it’s possible to make shopping different today is the dawning of conscious awareness about the impact a product has through its entire life-cycle, from raw resources through ending up in a landfill or recycled. Daniel Goleman, whose books explore emotional and social intelligence, has tackled this topic in Ecological Intelligence: How Knowing the Hidden Impacts of What We Buy Can Change Everything.

“Ecological intelligence,” he explains, “lets us apply what we learn about how human activity impinges on ecosystems so as to do less harm and once again

“Look for the best value, not always the best price.” ~ Leah Ingram

to live sustainably in our niche—these days, the entire planet.”

Goleman advocates that we take our role as consumers seriously in three ways: 1) Get the information and know the ecological impacts of the things we buy; 2) Favor the eco-friendly improvements that companies make to their products; and 3) Share that information. Widespread individual support for sustainable alternatives, says Goleman, “That’s what’s going to give it the magnitude that can actually shift market share.”

On websites like GoodGuide.com and StoryOfStuff.com, we can check on the product life-cycle of everything from cosmetics and bottled water to the electronic gadgets we might be considering as holiday gifts. It’s bound to be a balancing act, unless we elect to forego shopping altogether.

For example, for an e-reader, Goleman counsels, “You’d need to drive to a store 300 miles away to create the equivalent in toxic impacts on health of making one e-reader—but you might do that and more if you drive to the mall every time you buy a new book.”

Goleman hopes that such information will lead us to make informed decisions by using our buying power to show companies the direction they need to take to meet a growing, enlightened demand. As we enthuse to our friends about how well the naturally scented soy candles on our holiday buffet table performed, they might also seek them out, and then tell others. Friends might want a fair trade tablecloth of their own when we gather around one at a dinner party and explain how paying fair wages helps improve labor conditions and supports the local economy of the artisans’ village in India.

Concludes Goleman, “As market share shifts, all of a sudden within companies, the grounds of the debate shifts, because now, doing the right thing is synonymous with capturing market. Doing good is the same as doing well.”

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SIMPLICITY IS NOT A SACRIFICE

by Duane Elgin

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implicity that’s consciously chosen, deliberate and intentional supports a higher quality of life.

Simplicity offers lives of opportunity, rather than sacrifice, in that it: n Fosters a more harmonious relationship with the Earth n Promotes fairness and equity among the people of the Earth n Enhances living with balance— inner and outer; work and family; family and community n Reveals the beauty and intelli gence of nature’s designs n Increases the resources available for future generations n Helps save animal and plant species from extinction n Responds to global shortages of oil, water and other vital resources n

Keeps our eyes on the prize of what matters most in our lives— the quality of our relationships with family, friends, community, nature and the cosmos

n Yields lasting satisfactions that more than compensate for the fleeting pleasures of consumerism n Fosters self-discovery and an integrated approach to life Duane Elgin’s writings, workshops and speaker presentations aim to foster a more sustainable and spiritual culture. See AwakeningEarth.org.

Cultivating Feel-Good Shopping Simplicity Duane Elgin, author of the landmark Voluntary Simplicity, observes, “Simplicity that is consciously chosen, deliberate and intentional, supports a higher quality of life. In reality, it is consumerism that offers lives of sacrifice, whereas simplicity offers lives of opportunity.”

Although every holiday celebration requires some sort of shopping— even for the most voluntarily simple lifestyle—a new outlook can put our time and money where it does the most good for everyone—including us. In Less Is More, authors Cecile Andrews and Wanda Urbanska detail the types of simplicity thinking that can streamline our shopping and make us feel good, as we do good. Here’s a synopsis:

UNCLUTTERED. Less stuff translates to a more peaceful, serene home environment. Instead of buying a knickknack, why not get creative? Paying for an hour of a home-staging expert’s time to give a friend or family member’s abode a fresh look—using their own things— achieves the aim of effecting change without adding stuff.

CIVIC. Giving money to civic organizations helps the broader community and can simplify gift-giving. Comments Leah Ingram, author of Suddenly Frugal, “I recall my daughter’s long-ago first grade teacher telling us on back-toschool night that she didn’t need any presents at the holidays, and instead, would we please buy board games for the class. That was a specific request that I respected and answered. Had she said that [a specific charity] was her special cause, then I could have made a donation in her name in good conscience.”

FRUGAL. Spending less for things we really don’t need can result in more money saved for the really important things, such as a long-desired vacation that broadens our horizons and helps improve a developing nation. We can also experience the joy of providing unforgettable experiences that enrich loved ones’ lives—perhaps a New York City family reunion taking in the sights

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“Instead of buying new clothes, make over your matching wardrobe by recombining and re-accessorizing what’s in your closet—and have fun with the remixing process.” ~ Charlene Snyder, style consultant

and culture, or a weekend skiing the fresh powder of the Rockies. Making special plans close to home can also be instilled with the joy of a special occasion.

BUSINESS-ORIENTED. Business-oriented simplicity leads us to seek more meaningful alternatives to tchotchketype gifts for employees and colleagues.

Gift certificates to locally owned, green restaurants, health spas and other conscientious retailers and service providers help support local communities while honoring business associates and making shopping meaningful—and simpler—for us.

SOULFUL. Less time spent shopping also translates to the option of devoting more time to beneficial activities that enhance our authentic selves. Special moments spent taking a walk in a quiet park, autumn garden or another natural setting provide a gentle way to step away from holiday craziness and de-stress.

When we know that the time and money we spent shopping have not only pleased the recipients, but have also done good in the world, it places our efforts in a new and brighter light. “As we get away from materialism,” sums up Urbanska, “the focus for Christmas and Hanukkah can return to its real spiritual meaning.”

Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; for more information visit AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com.

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Who does well living in an intentional community?

Living in Community A Conversation with Diana Leafe Christian on Practical Cohousing

by Linda Sechrist

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iana Leafe Christian is a consultant, workshop leader and author of Creating a Life Together: Practical Tools to Grow Ecovillages and Intentional Communities and Finding Community: How to join an Ecovillage or Intentional Community. Her message is timely.

How does living in cohousing differ from an intentional community?

In conducting the research to write my books, I discovered that cohousers know little about the intentional community movement. Typically, cohousers are primarily focused on buying or building a single-family or multi-family house within a nice community, and generally do not know one another prior to the purchase. In exceptional instances, people can work with a developer to create a deed-to-own community with individual housing units and common areas.

Cohousers are generally professional couples with two incomes, retired couples and single women.

Typically, they must accept anyone who can afford the purchase price and meet the terms of the sale, even if it becomes obvious that the buyers are the type of people who like to break the rules.

An intentional community is a group of people with a common purpose; they have chosen to live together and work cooperatively to create a lifestyle that reflects shared core values.

They may share a single residence or live in a cluster of dwellings. They may live together in a single residence, a suburban or urban neighborhood, or on rural land.

What are the key benefits of living in an ecovillage or intentional community?

Perhaps one of the most significant benefits of living in an ecovillage such as Earthaven, where I live, near Asheville, North Carolina, is how we reduce the ecological footprint by sharing resources. We co-own and share large items, such as the tractor used in growing a lot of our food.

Sharing food and eating together also translates into a reduced food bill, because we buy in bulk at volume discounts. At Earthaven, we live off the grid, in passive solar homes we built without bank loans, and rely on well water, composting toilets and waterharvesting systems. All of these factors make us a more ecologically sustainable community. We are an intentional community that lives deliberately to increase community members’ happiness and wellness by harmonizing our ecological values and lifestyle.

Many well-documented studies have proven that people who have frequent interaction with others enjoy higher levels of health. Knowing that many supportive, extended community members are there for you is good for everyone, especially elders.

You will flourish and grow in an intentional community if you know how to listen with an open heart, are selfconfident and happy with yourself, want to make the world a better place, and are willing to roll up your sleeves and pitch in. Attitudes like “I love what you are doing here; how can I help?” or “I don’t know the answer, but I could learn something here,” warms the hearts of community members. However, if your drill sergeant perspective includes a 10-point plan for the fools you think you are living with, you won’t do well.

Generally, retired CEOs who bark orders or expect immediate compliance with their suggestions are without the humility necessary to live in community.

What are the most common misconceptions about living in community?

I have found that many have an idealized and unrealistic vision. Often, their emotionally charged projections include experiences they wish they could have had within their family of origin. While their hearts and souls yearn for a better world and a more heart-filled and fulfilling way to live, they are quite certain about what that looks like and how it will play out in community.

Although community provides more neighborliness and mutual care, friendship, cooperation and collaboration than mainstream culture, it is not therapy that will change deep-seated childhood traumas. Community life, which can be conducive to a more nurturing and congenial life, is interspersed with lots of conflict. Successful participants discover that the longer they live in community, the more they learn to negotiate in more skillful and kindhearted ways. Others are quick to learn that avoidance, aggressiveness and bullying simply don’t work.

Living in community allows you to grow as a person and learn what you are really like, from the perspectives of others who are willing to give feedback and appreciation. It’s the longest, most intensive personal growth workshop you will ever take.

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RETHINKING THE DIABETES DILEMMA Alternatives Expand Upon Conventional Therapies Diet and Exercise Play Key Roles

by James Rouse

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ccording to the Centers for Disease Control, 23.6 million people in the United States, or 7.8 percent of the total population, have diabetes (5.7 million of these undiagnosed), and it remains the sixth leading cause of death in this country. The good news is that there are natural treatment alternatives.

Background

The lynchpin of diabetes is insulin, a key hormone that allows glucose (sugar) to be converted into energy.

The onset of diabetes indicates that the body is experiencing a shortage of insulin and/or decreased ability to use it.

Type 1 diabetes, which is caused by the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin, usually manifests in children and adults under 30. It accounts for only five percent of cases.

Type 2 diabetes, in which the body fails to respond appropriately to the presence of insulin and to properly absorb glucose from the blood, accounts for 95 percent of incidences, generally occurring after age 40.

If left untreated over time, either type can lead to further health complications, including diseases of the heart, eyes and kidneys, plus blindness, nerve damage and kidney failure.

Today’s conventional medical treatment of Type

2 diabetes typically starts with lifestyle and dietary changes, including aerobic and resistance exercise and avoidance of excess carbohydrates, sweets and starches. If necessary, a glucose-lowering medication may be added.

Complementary natural treatment of Type 2 diabetes also begins with a more nutritional diet and exercise plan, managed by a nutrition-savvy medical doctor, naturopath, certified nutritionist, holistic nurse practitioner or dietician.

Maintaining a healthy weight and controlling blood sugar are essential.

A Natural Prescription Following a diet based on low glycemic carbohydrates, adequate protein and good fats is key.

Examples of good carbs include: legumes and beans, whole wheat, barley, brown rice, quinoa, apples, apricots, grapefruit, cherries, plums, pears and berries. High glycemic carbs to be avoided include (but are not limited to) donuts, white rice and white flour products, cake, cookies and dried dates.

Healthy proteins include lean chicken and turkey, wild salmon, grassfed beef and buffalo, tofu, tempeh and eggs. Good sources of healthy fats are olive, flax seed and hemp seed oils.

A high-fiber diet is also vital in improving blood sugar and insulin response, because low fiber diets have been associated with increased risk for diabetes. Foods to include are whole grains, nuts, seeds and dark green, leafy vegetables.

Research from the University of Helsinki, Finland, further suggests that limiting cow’s milk may be beneficial, especially for infants and children. A study of children born to a diabetic parent found that they were susceptible to diabetes later in life after exposure to cow’s milk as youngsters.

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Chromium may help lower blood glucose levels in cases of Type 2 diabetes, with the most recent study from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. A typical dose is 200 micrograms daily.

Magnesium is also important, as Harvard University scientists discovered a significant inverse association between magnesium intake and diabetes risk. A large population-

Diabetics may benefit from eating small meals throughout the day, to help maintain blood sugar balance. based study in Taiwan, published in Magnesium Research, showed that adding magnesium to drinking water led to a lower risk of death from Type 2 diabetes.

The best sources of magnesium are amaranth, sunflower seeds, quinoa, spinach, wild rice, tofu, almonds, halibut, brown rice, white beans and avocado. If these foods are not regularly on the menu, consider a magnesium supplement. A typical daily dose begins with 500 to 750 milligrams (mg), although this may be reduced in the event of diarrhea or loose stools.

Zinc also may assist the body’s use of insulin. Suggested dosage is 30 mg a day, balanced with 2 mg copper.

Antioxidant vitamins (A, C, E, beta-carotene) and B complex vitamins, as well as other antioxidant nutrients from superfoods such as green tea, blueberries and pomegranates, may help prevent diabetes-related nerve damage, according to research published in the Bratislava Medical Journal and Diabetes Care.

In addition, studies of calcium and vitamin D have shown some initial promise in middle-aged and older women in warding off metabolic syndrome, a known diabetes precursor. (Reports in Menopause, Current Drug Targets and Diabetes Care.)

Finally, a host of scientific journals support the helpfulness of certain herbs. Bilberry and Gingko biloba may help prevent or delay diabetic-related eye damage. Gymnema sylvestre, fenugreek and bitter melon have been shown to help control blood sugar levels.

Physical activity, which certainly helps reduce weight, may also help in regulating overall blood glucose. Exercise facilitates circulation, while working to prevent some of the complications associated with diabetes, including peripheral vascular and heart disease. It’s recommended that diabetes sufferers have a snack just prior to and immediately following exercising to help maintain stable blood sugar levels.

James Rouse is a naturopathic doctor, entrepreneur, Ironman triathlete and wellness media personality, best known on the West Coast for his Optimum Wellness TV segments. Learn more at OptimumWellness.com.

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OVERCOME HOLIDAY

MEDIA MADNESS THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE AREN’T THINGS

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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f your children watch commercial television, go to the movies, play video games or spend leisure time on the computer surfing the Internet or chatting and texting with friends, they already know exactly what they must have to be happy this holiday season. That’s because ads aimed at kids are everywhere, enticing them to desire toys, branded clothing, foods and other products they don’t really need and their parents might not be able to afford. Nor will these things they want so desperately make them happy.

Family Media Diets

Iowa State University research suggests that viewing TV or video games more than two hours a day can make a youth 1.5 to 2 times more likely to experience attention problems.

During the 13-month study, elementary- and college-age participants averaged 4.26

related to children’s exposure to advertising.

Juliet Schor, author of Born to Buy: The Commercialized Child and the New Consumer Culture, says, “[Even] psychologically healthy children will be made worse off if they become more enmeshed in the culture of getting and spending.”

Likewise, Tim Kasser, author of The High Price of Materialism and psychology professor at Knox College, in Galesburg, Illinois, reports that countries with the highest levels of kid-targeted marketing have the least happy kids.

Secrets of Family Happiness hours of screen time a day.

How much is too much of a good It turns out that what kids rething? According to The Henry J. ally value, but may not express, Kaiser Family Foundation’s study of is quality time with their family. media in the lives of 8- to 18-yearOur sense of well-being depends less on stuff and more olds, young people today consume more media than ever on relationships, a sense of belonging, community and before—about 7½ hours a day, often multitasking or usspiritual nourishment, according to research led by Kasser ing media simultaneously. At the same time, the American and colleague Kennon M. Sheldon, a psychology professor Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than two hours at the University of of screen media use per day for children over 2 and none Missouri-Columbia. for younger children—with good reason. While exposure to

Granted, time isn’t easily packaged and placed under media in moderation can be educational and entertaining, a tree.

Instead, parents can pull the plug, or at least set time the Center on Media and Child Health links excessive media limits, watch and talk about media content together, agree consumption with poor diet, poor body image, obesity, earlier sexual activity, smoking, violence, disturbed sleep and to buy less stuff and schedule more meaningful free time together. increased anxiety.

Here are some ideas to create happy holiday memo Psychologist Susan Linn, director and co-founder of the ries to last a lifetime: Boston-based Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC), explains that exposure to media and marketing also Document family history. Turn kids into roving reporters promotes materialistic values in children and is stressful for families. CCFC conference reports on relevant research show and interview relatives to learn and record the family’s past.

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did Great Grandpa come from? What did he eat for lunch at school and what was Grandma’s favorite holiday recipe when she was a child? What games did your grandparents play as kids?

Revisit the family’s culinary heritage.

Make traditional dishes and take photographs of the finished masterpieces. Make a scrapbook with recipes, pictures and stories about the recipes to create a treasured family holiday cookbook.

Share skills. Elders may have talents they’d like to pass down to younger generations. Such activities include sewing, quilting, knitting, bread making (from scratch), woodworking, painting, dancing, drawing, jewelry making and playing musical instruments.

Resist the pressure to put a TV in a child’s bedroom. It guarantees that the youngster will spend more time with advertisers and less time with you or engaged in books, physical activity and creative play. TV also exposes children to cultural messages that may lie outside a family’s values. Talk to your children about those potential conflicts.

discover you have extra time to be together as a family, play games, read and enjoy meaningful conversation.

Best of all, nourish each child’s spirit with a printed or even framed list of what you love about them, and why they’re the greatest gift of all. Then prove it, by showering them with your “presence.”

Discuss the use and impact of advertising. Explore how ads grab our attention through use of color, music and celebrities. Ask kids how an ad makes them feel, and show them how ads sell us “lifestyles.” See if you can spot branded products in movies.

For more ideas and insights, visit NewDream.org/holiday/ index.php, cmch.tv and CommercialFreeChildhood.org.

Melinda Hemmelgarn is a Midwestbased registered dietitian and freelance journalist and the host of Food Sleuth Radio. She teaches media literacy workshops nationwide. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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Thanksgiving Tradition Three Meatless Festive Entrée Options

by Judith Fertig

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hen the Thanksgiving dinner guest list includes those who do not eat turkey, what is the cook—or the thoughtful guest—to do?

Many families feel they should come up with a second main course to offer alongside the traditional holiday bird.

Likewise, vegetarian or vegan guests might want to bring a dish they can eat without making extra work for their host.

So, in addition to turkey for traditionalists, what entrées can we prepare that are celebratory, seasonal, show-stoppers— but not faux turkey?

Traditionally, Italian families have made both roasted turkey and a main pasta dish for Thanksgiving. A vegetable lasagna will feed a crowd and can be made ahead of time.

For a smaller group, prepared butternut ravioli, available fresh or frozen at better grocery stores, can be simply tossed with aromatic browned butter and sautéed fresh sage.

For a vegan offering, small acorn squashes may be filled with a flavorful mixture of caramelized onions, savory beans and dried fruits. Smaller squash are more readily available in early November and keep well in the refrigerator or other cool spots.

When these dishes arrive at the table, everyone will have much to be thankful for—including leftovers.

Judith Fertig is a freelance food writer at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com. The accompanying recipes are from her cookbooks.

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Thanksgiving Lasagna This seasonal vegetarian entrée will feed a crowd and taste even better the next day.

Serves 12 9 no-boil lasagna noodles 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup coarsely shredded carrot 2 cups baby spinach 2 cups cubed butternut squash 1 (16-ounce) jar marinara sauce 1½ tsp dried oregano, crushed 2 cups cream-style cottage cheese, drained 1 slightly beaten egg 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese 1. Oil a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Set aside.

2. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet and sauté onion and mushrooms until the mushrooms begin to release their juices, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrots, squash and spinach and cook, stirring, until tender. Stir in marinara sauce and oregano. In a medium-size mixing bowl, stir together the cottage cheese and egg.

3. Layer three noodles in the bottom of the baking dish.

Top with a third of the cottage cheese mixture, a third of the vegetable mixture and a third of the Monterey jack. Continue to layer, ending with a third of the Monterey jack sprinkled on top. Preheat the oven to 375° F. 4. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until bubbling. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Fresh Sage This vegetarian dish features the vibrant flavors and colors of autumn.

Serves 4 Note: If butternut squash ravioli is not available, pair cheese ravioli with 2 cups of cooked butternut squash cubes and toss with the browned butter and sage.

4 tbsp unsalted butter 12 to 15 fresh sage leaves 1 (14- to 16-ounce) package of fresh or frozen butternut squash ravioli ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat for about 4 minutes. When butter starts to have a nutty aroma and is light brown, add sage leaves and fry for 1 minute. Remove from heat.

2. Bring a large pot of water to the boil.

Add ravioli and cook until they float to the top. Remove ravioli with a slotted spoon and toss gently in browned butter and sage sauce. Transfer to a large serving bowl and sprinkle with cheese.

Acorn Squash Compotes These stuffed acorn squash will steal the spotlight.

Serves 8 2 cups thinly sliced onion 2 tbsp olive oil 1 (15.5-ounce) can chick peas, drained 3 cups red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup snipped dried apricots ½ cup Port, brandy, or dry white or red wine ¼ cup honey 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves Natural salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 8 small acorn squashes, cut in half and seeded Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

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1. Heat oil in large skillet that won’t stick over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until medium brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in chick peas, kidney beans, apples, dried fruits, Port and honey, and bring to a simmer.

Remove from heat. Season with thyme leaves, salt and pepper. (Cooks have the option to make the filling up to this point ahead of time. Covered and refrigerated, it will keep for up to three days.)

2. Preheat oven to 350° F. 3. Pack squashes with filling, place on baking tray and bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Cover with lids and bake 20 to 30 minutes more, until squashes are tender. Garnish with thyme and serve.

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TECH SABBATH A DAY OF REST FOSTERS WELLNESS

by Erika Kosina

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an Rollman recently noticed a attendees to sing along with a band disturbing trend in his social in- that played an acoustic set in honor of teractions. “I was starting to get the occasion. Harmon found that she more birthday wishes on my Facebook felt “…more present at the picnic, not wall than phone calls and handwrithiding behind a camera or phone,” ten cards.” This inspired him to create and decided to continue making such the Sabbath Manifesto, which encourbreaks from technology. “I realized ages people to enjoy time that it’s good for my son to In this culture, balance TV and technoloutdoors, in silence, with loved ones and participatit doesn’t ogy with face-to-face and ing in pleasures they retake much to outdoor time.” member from a time before live radically. Rollman offers 10 the advent of the Internet. principles for observing

It’s not just Rollman who feels this such a weekly day of rest. “I don’t want way. Across the country, Americans are to push people to follow the Sabbath starting to think about how a constant Manifesto in a letter of the law manstream of electronic communications ner,” he says. “I just want to spark some affects the quality of their lives—and dialogue about the pace of life and our many are consciously unplugging every societal relationship with technology.” once in a while.

SabbathManifesto.org receives

Recently, local businesses in San hundreds of joyful testimonials from Francisco sponsored a Tech-Free Day, both religious and secular fans of the inviting people to visit an unplugged concept. Rollman sees no contradiccafé or attend a potluck picnic. Aubrey tion in promoting it on the Internet.“We Harmon, a self-described multitasking, aren’t trying to be anti-technology; we “... stay-at-home mom who also writes,” are just asking questions about how we turned off her TV, computer and smart use it and the amount we use it.” phone and went to the picnic—which

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ity’s laptop-free weekends are building an actual, not virtual, community. He recalls a neighborhood filmmaker who was working in his café during the week, but still mindful of the unplugged philosophy: “She made a point of taking breaks and talking to people next to her,” he says. “She thanked me, because she made two new friends and five new business contacts.”

Many people report that a day away from a screen lets them reconnect with what really matters in their lives. Frank Bures, a Minneapolis-based travel writer who decided to make his Mondays Internet-free, remarks: “It goes back to Thoreau and living deliberately, instead of mindlessly. How do you want to spend your life? Staring at a screen and following link trails, or being in your own mind? Your attention is finite, and it is what defines your life.”

Erika Kosina wrote the original article, from which this is adapted, for YES! Magazine, a national, nonprofit media organization that fuses powerful ideas with practical actions. She is a freelance writer and community organizer who blogs about taking a break from technology at TechFreeDay.org.

The Sabbath Manifesto 10 Ways to Take a Day Off

1. Avoid technology 2. Connect with loved ones 3. Nurture your health 4. Get outside 5. Avoid commerce 6. Light candles 7. Drink wine 8. Eat bread 9. Find silence 10. Give back

Unplug Electronic Vampires SEE INSTANT SAVINGS ON ENERGY BILLS

by Brita Belli

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nplugging electronic devices and appliances can pay real dividends, both in reducing the amount of energy we use—and our subsequent carbon footprint—and in lowering our utility bills. Meanwhile, in doing so, we have the pleasure of plugging back into real human interaction and communication with the natural world to recharge our peace and joy and true power.

With each watt we deduct, we bring down the total energy consumed.

All told, electronic devices and appliances account on average for 20 percent of a household’s energy bills.

(For the record: A watt is a unit of measurement for power. For example, a 100-watt light bulb consumes 100 watts of power per hour when turned on.)

Standby power alone—the power flowing to the TV, DVD player, cell phone charger, laptop and other devices when they’re not in use—can account for as much as 5 to 10 percent of total home energy use. Employing a power strip is an easy way to completely turn off all the assorted gadgets when they’re not in use.

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Desktop computer CPU: 120 watts when awake, 30 watts asleep Desktop computer monitor: 150 watts when awake, 30 watts asleep Laptop: 50 watts Stereo: 70 to 400 watts TV: 19-inch = 65 to 110 watts; 27-inch = 113 watts; 36-inch = 133 watts; 53- to 61-inch projection = 170 watts Average plasma TV: 301 watts Average LCD (standard) TV: 111 watts

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Average LCD (LED): 101 watts (save energy by lowering the backlight) DVD: 20 to 25 watts DirecTV HR20 DVR: 33 watts Microsoft Xbox 360: 119 to 187 watts (video game consoles con- sume nearly the same energy in idle mode as when being played) Sony PlayStation 3: 150 watts Nintendo Wii: 19 watts Wireless router: 7 watts

We can start by eliminating the standby power drain, then work toward big bucks energy savings by making it a habit to unplug whatever electronics currently are not in use.

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by Martin Miron

WALK SOFTLY

… and Carry the Right Stick

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he mythical Riddle of the Sphinx asks, “What is it that walks on four legs in the morning, two at midday and three in the evening?” The answer is man, who starts out crawling, then walks upright, and finally needs the assistance of a cane. Specialized sticks and poles have also evolved over the ages for use in pursuit of recreational fitness.

Whatever the technology, the primary function of any type of pole is to retain or regain one’s balance. Whether schussing a frozen ski slope or making the ascent of a rocky hillside easier, that extra leg can serve as a pivotal accessory.

The instrument itself can even be turned directly to the purpose of fitness, when it is used in Nordic pole walking.

Extreme Versatility Just the names of Henry David Thoreau or John Muir evoke the romantic image of a nature lover wandering the virgin landscape, hiking staff in hand. This is a goal that we can all still achieve, given suitable surroundings. From a fallow tree limb to a finely machined, telescoping rod, hundreds of models are available to aid in tackling mountain, forest or stream, including those that sport attached seats or fold up for backpacking. Some aficionados even collect them.

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Besides saving us from a spill into a babbling brook, poles come in handy for testing the depth of water, knocking down spider webs, parting bushes and fending off wild animals. They can also be used to dislodge a piece of ripe fruit from its branch. From day to day, using a pair of trekking poles saves strain on the knees, especially during descents, according to the American Hiking Society.

In skiing, other key considerations come into play.

Jen Butson, director of public affairs at Ski Vermont (SkiVermont.com), explains: “Poles are used to enable the skier to gain more speed, as well as improve balance.

Alpine ski poles help with improving the timing of the more advanced ski turns in steeper terrain, or in moguls, serving as an extended platform for better balance.”

Regarding another popular winter pastime, hiking in snowshoes, Butson elaborates on the similar, yet distinctive benefits. “When snowshoeing, poles also provide stability and balance in varied terrain, deeper snow conditions and during side-slope traverses. Poles further serve to engage the upper body of the fitness-minded snowshoer, offering a total body workout and incremental caloric expenditure.”

New Nordic Workout A unique regimen called Nordic pole walking was brought to the United States in 2004, via Naples, Florida.

Klaus Schwanbeck, Ph.D., a German track coach, has devised a way to adapt ski-like movements to provide a low impact, aerobic routine.

Naples Community Hospital (NCH) was the first to train instructors under Schwanbeck’s tutelage. NCH Group Fitness Coordinator Bobbie Lee Gruninger says, “The benefits are that you can burn a high ratio of body fat.

You get the heart rate in the mid-range and it stays in the mid-range the entire time, because of the speed and distance that you’re walking. We do about seven miles out on the beach.”

Any climate will do, as long the attire is appropriate. Don’t just buy the lightweight, adjustable poles and have at it, though. As Gruninger advises, “It’s important to be trained properly to do Nordic pole walking, because a lot of people just dig the pole in and take big steps, and they don’t get the rotation in their upper body. It’s not really much like skiing.” (Video lesson at PoleWalkingUSA.com).

Rather, specific technique is required. Gruninger points out, “With Nordic pole walking, the poles have to be adjusted so that when you put the pole on the ground, you want your elbow right at your waist and your wrist will be slightly lower than that. If you’re doing it correctly, your shoulders are actually slightly rotating side-to-side, which engages the outer obliques in the core.”

In addition to facilitating an abdominal workout, results include an overall toning effect on the entire body.

Gruninger notes that pole walking provides an acceptable, low-impact cardiovascular routine for people recovering from injury, as well.

Whatever the season or reason, there is a pole designed to help sportsters remain upright. Adventure, excitement and athletics are all on tap as we take care to use this versatile extra appendage gently and wisely.

Martin Miron is a freelance writer in Naples, FL. Contact him at emem.creative@gmail.com.

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HUMAN FOODS ARE GOOD FOR PETS

by Carla Soviero

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ou may have heard this warning: Keep pets away from chocolate; garlic, onions and chives; Macadamia nuts, grapes, raisins and currants; and alcohol… because if a dog or cats eats even a morsel of these human foods, it could be fatal.

Fortunately, the calming counsel of Dr. Carol Osborne, a world-renowned veterinarian and leading authority on alternative and holistic veterinary medicine, offers new understanding: “These foods have the ability to become a toxic threat if continually fed to pets,” she advises, “with the exception of grapes, raisins, currants and alcohol, which should be entirely avoided.”

That’s not to say that these foods are good for pets, but most are far from deadly. For example, chocolate contains theobromine which, as a cousin to caffeine, may cause signs of hyperactivity, including an elevated heart rate and/or seizures. Grapes, raisins and currants, if eaten in sufficient quantities, can damage pet kidneys; the exact toxic mechanism remains unknown. Onions and garlic have the potential to damage red blood cells, leading to anemia. So, while we don’t feed these routinely, a little onion powder or garlic in a pet’s

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meal or the accidental bite of chocolate off the floor, are generally not issues to cause concern.

Osborne explains that liver function in dogs and cats is less efficient in its ability to detoxify certain foods when compared to the liver capabilities of an adult person.

“The liver detoxifies what people and pets eat,” she says. “In pets, liver function is similar to that of a child, with a limited ability to metabolize and detoxify certain foods, thereby rendering them potentially toxic.”

Rumors of Harm The concept of killer pet foods escalated into a crisis when Menu Foods, a Canadian-based manufacturer of many pet foods, recalled its products in 2004 and 2007, creating the biggest-ever pet food recall in U.S. history. The recalled pet foods contained wheat gluten contaminated with two chemicals: melamine (used to make plastics); and cyanuric acid (used to sanitize pool water). Both were added as cost-saving bulk agents.

The lethal mix of these two chemi-

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cals caused acute kidney failure, resulting in death for 250,000 pets. Menu Foods ultimately paid $24 million to compensate affected pet owners.

“Heightened awareness and demand for quality pet foods skyrocketed after the recalls,” remarks Osborne.

“It’s frightening that cyanuric acid is still being legally added to pet food.

It artificially boosts protein levels and misleads pet owners as to true protein content, while camouflaging a toxic chemical at the same time. Updated manufacturing guidelines and safety regulations are essential to ensure quality and safety of pet food ingredients.

Unfortunately, both are lacking.”

She further notes that slaughterhouse floor scraps, considered inedible for human consumption, comprise the bulk of ingredients in pet foods, regardless of the label or price. Clever pet food names are often misleading, she says. Unlike “certified organic,” holistic and natural are marketing terms which,

when used on pet food labels, guarantee nothing about content or quality.

A Sound Solution Osborne’s professional experience, training and research validate the fact that feeding our pets homemade foods similar to those we enjoy is a sound, healthy choice.

“A meal of chicken, sweet potato and broccoli, for example, is as good for pets as it is for people,” advises Osborne.

“Don’t be afraid to prepare meals made of human foods for your pets. In addition to offering honest pet nutrition, it helps curb pricey pet food bills.” Her clients have found that simple recipes save time and money, help to avoid emergency room visits and promote health and wellness.

Homemade canine cuisine made of equal portions of a lean protein, such as chicken, turkey, beef, veal, duck, fish or eggs; long-acting carbohydrates, like potatoes, rice, pasta or oatmeal; and fresh vegetables, including broccoli, spinach, green beans, lima beans, peas and carrots are ideal. For “allergic” dogs, modify to 50 percent protein and 50 percent veggies, cutting the carbs.

Cats require more protein than dogs, so 80 percent lean protein and 20 percent veggies is purr-fect.

Owners can prepare pet meals raw or cooked. Cooking options include broiling, boiling, frying, baking and grilling.

Mix, and add a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil; the oil enhances the smell and taste of a pet’s food and is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Don’t forget to season a pet’s meal so it smells good. The three top flavors most pets enjoy are barbecue, pasta sauce and low-sodium tamari. Osborne balances homemade pet meals with a reputable vitamin-mineral, antioxidant supplement.

Carol Osborne is America’s first veterinarian to be a board certified anti-aging diplomat. She founded the American Pet Institute, created Pet Anti-Aging Wellness Systems (PAAWS) and authored Naturally Healthy Dogs and Naturally Healthy Cats. Her research has pioneered new therapies to treat and prevent age-related degenerative disease and promote optimum health and longevity for pets. Visit CarolOnPets.com.

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The Gratitude Campaign A Simple Gesture from the Heart Says it All

by Scott Truitt

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All the great things are simple, and many

can be expressed in a single word: freedom,

justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope. ~ Winston Churchill

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hortly after 9/11, I began a practice of approaching military personnel whenever I see them in public to thank them for serving for us. Most times, it has been a wonderful experience for both of us. Occasionally, however, it has felt a bit awkward, for reasons that are not always apparent in the moment. Other times, I couldn’t muster up the nerve to approach them at all. What has been consistent is that every time I’ve done it, they seem very appreciative of the gesture, and I have always felt better for having expressed my gratitude.

It can be difficult for some people to approach strangers this way, because many of us have been socialized since childhood not to talk to people we don’t know, much less open our hearts to thank them for defending our very freedom to be whoever we want to be.

My occasional reluctance and awkwardness in these situations made me think that it would be nice if we civilians had a gesture or sign, similar to a military salute, that we could use to express our gratitude quickly and easily, without having to even approach a stranger. I did some research and found a sign that originated in 18th-century France. The Sign, which some are now calling The Gratitude Sign, begins by placing your hand over your heart, and then bringing your hand down and out in front of you, bending your arm at the elbow (not the wrist), and ending with your hand at about your belly button, slightly facing the person you wish to thank. Fully translated, it means, “Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.”

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My next challenge was how to spread the message. I called a client, the National Football League’s Seattle Seahawks, and told them I wanted to share this sign with people as a means of expressing their gratitude when circumstances might not allow for a verbal thank-you. The Seahawks suggested that I make a short video they could air during their games. So, I partnered with Amy Sedgwick of Mouse House Productions, in Seattle, to create the videos at GratitudeCampaign.org.

Since our video first aired in 2007, an estimated 30 to 40 million people have seen it, and many are now using The Sign throughout the world.

I’m often asked if The Sign is limited to honoring military personnel.

Not at all. Look around, and I’m sure that you’ll find lots of people who are serving our communities, from local to global. If you appreciate their service, give them The Sign. Say, “Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.”

Scott Truitt is the founder of Gratitude Campaign.org.

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Healthy

Lymphatic System

By Emily Farkas

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n massage therapy, clients often mistakenly think they are suffering from hard muscles and aching feet, when in fact

their symptoms are the result of lymph blockages. The basic job of the lymphatic system is to help the immune system. Lymph is a clear fluid that gives the cells in our bodies a bath. The other part of the lymphatic system is the lymph nodes. These can be thought of as little worker bees stationed throughout the body. Their job is to filter out waste and toxins and transfer them to the bloodstream for removal by the spleen, intestines, and then the kidneys.

The flow of lymph helps prevent bacteria and viruses from entering the bloodstream.

Toxins and waste begin to accumulate in the body when the lymph flow is slowed or blocked, which breeds bacteria in our internal environment. The bottoms of the legs, upper arms, and in and around the gut are places that the waste products often build up.

These spots on the body become sore and hard and might be tender to the touch. When lymph isn’t flowing, it also means that the internal organs are not functioning at their maximum capacity.

Two simple things that can be done to establish healthy lymph flow are exercising and

drinking plenty of water. Physical activity, even simple things like walking and slow flow yoga, promote the flow of energy and encourage healthy lymph flow. Another way to help keep energy and lymph moving and flowing through the body is to drink fresh juices and increase the amount of raw fruits and vegetables that you eat.

Finding a certified practitioner to perform a Lymphatic Drainage Massage can also help improve the functioning of the lymphatic system.

This powerful and relaxing treatment involves the practitioner supporting the client’s limbs while using soft, sweeping strokes towards the heart and core. Treatments, which can last from 30 to 60 minutes, usually begin around the neck area. The therapist then will follow and push the flow of lymph, eventually working on each limb of the body. Lymphatic Drainage can help treat areas of congestion and swelling, as well as chronic health conditions. It stimulates the immune system and promotes wellness and relaxation.

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To laurel or not to laurel

By Kathy LeClaire

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s this year’s vegetable gardening season is winding down, don’t think it’s time to rest on your laurels. There are things to do yet this year to prepare for a successful next year.

Those of us with established gardens will be gathering up those beautiful maple leaves. We will put them through the chipper or run them over with the lawn mower to chop them up into small pieces and then pile them on the garden beds. We know that maple leaves make for perfect living conditions for those decomposing bugs, insects and organisms that will turn the leaves into compost.

By doing this we replenish the soil with needed organic matter for the next successful growing season.

If you don’t have an established

garden plot, fall is the perfect time to make a new bed. There are a couple of ways to get your new garden bed under way. First, find a perfect sunny spot in the yard. Here, the soil needs to be loosened and amendments added.

One way to do this is by double digging. Start by removing the grass. Rent a sod cutter or use a sharp flat shovel to cut just under the roots and lift the grass. Dig a 2’ trench by the length or width of the bed and haul the soil down to the other end of the plot.. When the first trench is dug use a pitch fork to poke holes in the bottom and install a layer of compost. Dig the next 2’ trench and throw that soil into the first trench.

Repeat this pattern until you reach the end of the plot. Once it is all filled in,

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cover it with shredded leaves.

Double digging is the best method to quickly loosen the soil and add organic matter and compost at a good depth.

However, this work is back breaking and may require a trip to the chiropractor before resting on your laurels again.

If all that hard work of digging does not appeal to you and yet you still want a garden, try this: Do not remove the sod. Cut open unused compost bags and lay them out flat on the grass. Wet down the bags with a hose to keep them in place. Then, dump the compost on top of the bags and rake it out. Lay the compost a minimum of 4” to 6” thick. As a bonus for your future vegetables, mix in some composted cow manure.

Now, top the bed with those beautiful shredded leaves.

With this method you are dependent on the insects and organisms to take the organic material deep into the soil and loosen it, which will take longer than with the double digging method.

If you’re ready to make that bed but still have questions about various soil amendment types, below are definitions of organic matter, compost, and composted manure and and an explanation of the differences between them.

Organic Matter

This refers to something with organic compounds that is added to the garden beds as a soil amendment. It basically is decaying plant or animal material. Organic matter

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Compost

This is the end product of decomposed organic matter.

It is not very high in nutrients or fertilizer but is considered a soil conditioner. The organic matter in compost can improve the soil structure and aids in microbial activity in the soil.

It attracts beneficials such as insects, and earthworms.

Composted Cow Manure

This consists of digested grass and grains that have decomposed. It is high in organic matter and rich in nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. It improves the moisture holding capacity and makes an excellent growing medium for plants. Composted cow manure can be mixed into the soil or used as a top dressing.

Now that you’ve got “know how,” it’s time to get out there and do some digging so you may rest on those laurels this winter and reap your rewards next year.

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MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 Blood Drive – 12-6pm. Free. University of Detroit Mercy, 4001 W McNichols, Detroit.

RedCrossBlood.org.

Enjoy the Holidays and Eat Your Way Thin – 7-9pm. Presented by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D. Learn to take a natural approach to a healthier you. Free, limited seating. Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd, Livonia.

734-756-6904.

Free Intro to Ear Acupressure Workshop – 6-9pm. Introduction to the CHI Beads and Ear Acupressure Certification Classes.

Your chance to experience the stress, craving, anxiety and pain relieving effects of ear acupressure. Learn to apply them for yourself. Presented by “Core Health Institute” at Vivo Wellness Center, 15875 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia Please call to register 734-525-5400 or call Esther 734383-3545 VivoWellnessCenter.com or CoreHealthInstitute.com

WORKSHOP ACTUALLY BEGINS NOV 8th 6-9pm.

(Class schedule to be determined in first class based on the needs of students)

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 2 Present Moment Meditation – 7-8:15pm.

Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body and way stay present and peaceful throughout your day. Pre-registration required. $12.

Holistic Healer & Wellness Center, 21194 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights. 734-674-6965.

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Manifestation & Co-Creation Class – 7:30pm. Learn about the law of attraction as presented by Abraham, a nonphysical being as channeled through Ester Hicks. $10. 19444 Garfield Rd, Redford. 313-412-7690.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 3 Present Moment Meditation – 7-8:15pm.

Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body and way stay present and peaceful throughout your day. Preregistration required. $12. The Sanctuary Chiropractic & Wellness Spa, 35725 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-674-6965.

LivingInThePresentMoment.com.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 4 Pet Portraits – 10am-4pm. Original pet portraits by Dennis Bakker. Latta’s Feed and Pet, 145 Goddard Rd, Wyandotte.

Global Thursdays: Sean Blackman – 6:30pm. Composer/guitarist Sean Blackman blends his Armenian roots with the sounds of Senegal and Brasil to make passionate world music.$10. Arab Community Center, 2651 Saulino Ct, Dearborn. 313-842-7010.

VegMichigan’s Raw Potluck – 7-9:30pm.

Bring a raw vegan dish sized for 8 servings.

First time visitors may pay $7.50 in lieu of bringing a dish. However, they are encouraged to bring a dish so there is enough food for everyone. Unity of Livonia, 28660 5 Mile Rd, Livonia. VegMichigan.org.

Wheat Free Night – 7:15-8:15pm. Come learn to cook wheat free. Samples available with recipes. Guest chef Timothy Frederick.

Free. Reservations required. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center 08:59:00 PM Rd, #109, Canton. CantonCenterChiropractic.

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6 Week Basic Psychic Development Class – 7:30-9pm. Course which helps to improve and develop your intuition.

Class includes course materials.

Subjects covered: energy, colors, numbers, psychometry and basic reading of cards. Class meets each Thursday. $150, limited seating. 19444 Garfield, Redford. 313-412-7690.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 5 Cinderella – 7pm. Forever After Productions.

The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn. $15. The Village Theater, 50400 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton. 734-391-5300.

Canton-MI.org/VillageTheater.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 7 Drop-In Workshop: Frames – 12-4pm.

Decorate a 5x7 frame with beads, markers and a colorful wire. Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-883-3237. DIA.org.

Craft Sundays: Tea – 2-4pm. Ages 6-12.

Paint a mug and create your own personal tea blend with a reusable bag for steeping.

Free. Reservation required. Arab Community Center, 2651 Saulino Ct, Dearborn. Vanita 313-624-0210.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 8 Green Cleaners – 6-7pm. Learn about new plant-based household products from Nature’s Sunshine. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. 734-246-1208.

THFDownriver.com.

Tummy Trouble – Natural Solutions to Digestive Problems – 6-8pm. Presented

by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D. Free, reservations required. Noble Library, 32901 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-756-6904.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 10 Coffee Night – 6-9pm. Watch live glassblowing demonstrations, and hang out with the family. Featured artist will be working on their own work and demonstrating new techniques as they practice their craft.

Free. The Glass Academy, 25331 Trowbridge, Dearborn. GlassAcademy.com.

Present Moment Meditation – 7-8:30pm.

Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body and way stay present and peaceful throughout your day. Preregistration required. $12. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd, #109, Canton. 734-674-6965.

LivingInThePresentMoment.com.

Meditation Circle – Meet Your Angels – 7:30pm. Learn how to clear your thoughts, experience a blissful state and ask questions of your angels. $10. 19444 Garfield, Redford.

313-412-7690.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 11

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 14

Salute to Service – 6pm. Canton’s Veteran’s Day. Displays and a reception. Free. The Village Theater, 50400 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton. 734-391-5300. Canton-MI.org/ VillageTheater.

Sunday Afternoon at the Movies – 2-5pm.

Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon with friends and family. Free will offering, located in library, refreshments. St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat & Conf Ctr, 23333 Schoolcraft (I-96 & Telegraph) Detroit. mguerra@passionist.org 313-535-9563.

Women’s Wellness Night/Balancing Hormone – 6-7:15pm. Dr. Acton on balancing womens hormones and how to prevent breast cancer and Dr. Phillip Hoekstra, Therma Scan Imaging Center on the reasons to choose Thermography for breast cancer screenings Free. Reservations required. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N. Canton Center Rd, #109, Canton.

CantonCenterChiropractic.com.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 15 Joint Health – 6-7:30pm. Learn about natural remedies for overcoming arthritis and other joint problems. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. 734-246-1208.

THFDownriver.com.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 16

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 13 Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft Excel 2007 – 10-11:30am. Learn how to create a simple spreadsheet, learn about the formula bar, values, labels, autofill and formatting. Free.

Flat Rock Public Library, 25200 Gilbraltar Rd, Flat Rock. 734-782-2430. FRLib.org.

Breed of the Month Celebration: Beagle – 5:30-7:30pm. Evening includes food rep talking about nutrition for breed, pet psychic, pet photographer and groomers. Latta’s Feed and Pet, 415 Goddard Rd, Wyandotte. Joe Latta 734-282-5745 LattasFeed.com

Winter and Holiday Crafts – 11am-1pm.

Make and take crafts. All ages welcome.

Free. Redford Twp District Library, 25320 W 6 Mile Rd, Redford. 313-531-5930.

RedfordLibrary.org.

Informational Open House – Help Us Scare Cancer Away – 7-8pm. Presented by Relay for Life of Dearborn. Find out how you can become part of the fight against cancer. Ford Community Center – Club Room, 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn. Liz 248-663-3406.

RelayForLife.org.

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Present Moment Meditation – 7-8:15pm.

Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body and way stay present and peaceful throughout your day. Preregistration required. $12.

Holistic Healer & Wellness Center, 21194 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights. 734-674-6965.

LivingInThePresentMoment.com.

Present Moment Meditation – 7-8:15pm.

Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body and way stay present and peaceful throughout your day. Preregistration required. $12. The Sanctuary Chiropractic & Wellness Spa, 35725 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-674-6965.

LivingInThePresentMoment.com.

A Class on Addiction – 7-8pm. Presented by Larry Maule Jr. certified addictions counselor and author of “The Beaten Path”. Open question and answer conversation about the nature of addiction, treatment, relapse and recovery. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. 734-246-1208.

THFDownriver.com. LarryMaule.com.

Every man dies. Not every man really lives. ~ William Wallace

Eat Your Way Healthy – 7-9pm. Presented

by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D. Learn how the metabolism works, why most diets fail and the natural approach to a healthier new you. Free, limited seating. Whole Foods, 7350 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield.

734-756-6904.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 17 Program for Couples - Evening of Reflection – 5:45-9pm. A delicious candlelight dinner, and thoughtful presentation focused on growing & strengthening your marriage, quiet time together for shared reflection on the presentation, Eucharistic celebration in the beautiful, intimate setting of St. Paul’s Chapel, the perfect night out! Must preregister, $25 per person. St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat & Conf Ctr, 23333 Schoolcraft (I-96 & Telegraph) Detroit. mguerra@passionist.org 313-535-9563.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 18 Andrea Solomon’s Business Networking Luncheon for Event Professionals – 11am.

Tour Joe Louis Arena, network, have a wonderful lunch and watch the Red Wings practice. Bring 50-75 business cards or brochures. Cameras welcome. $22.50. Joe Louis Arena, 600 Civic Center Dr, Detroit.

313-471-6606.

Wyandotte Third Friday – 11am-9pm.

In celebration of the lighting of the tree ceremony, Boston Tea Room will be offering 15 min. readings for $20 to customers mentioning Natural Awakenings Magazine.

Call to reserve. 121 Elm Street, Wyandotte.

734-281-2244. BostonTeaRoom.com.

Detroit Aglow – 5pm. Annual lighting of the City of Detroit Christmas tree. Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit.

CampusMartiusPark.org. 313-969-0101.

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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 24

Zumba – 2-3pm. This isn’t a workout; it’s a fitness party! Zumba was created for everyone, every shape, and every age. Burn up to 500 calories in an hour while dancing to Latin inspired rhythms that are exciting, effective, and fun! Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. 734-246-1208.

THFDownriver.com.

Meditation Circle – Meet Your Angels – 7:30pm. Learn how to clear your thoughts, experience a blissful state and ask questions of your angels. $10. 19444 Garfield, Redford.

313-412-7690.

Holiday Tastefest and Culinary Bake-off – 2-5pm. A portion of the proceeds benefits Hunter House and Detroit Area Agency Meals on Wheels Program. $5. St. Patrick Senior Center, 58 Parsons, Detroit. 313-874-2348.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 21 Survive the Holidays Meditation Workshop – 2-4pm. Presented by Strength & Spirit’s Irene Ivanac. Learn tips and tricks for keeping sane and preparing for the stress of the holiday season. $10. Livonia Chamber of Commerce, 33233 Five Mile Rd, Livonia.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 22 How to Make Your Body Burn Fat – 6:308pm. Presented by 3d Fit. Learn how to exercise for long term results and how certain foods can trigger constant hunger. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte.

734-246-1208. THFDownriver.com.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 25 11th Annual Thanksgiving Day Celebration – 1-4pm. Doors open at noon. Bring a raw vegan dish sized for 8 servings. First time visitors may pay $10 in lieu of bringing a dish. However, they are encouraged to bring a dish so there is enough food for everyone.

Unity of Livonia, 28660 5 Mile Rd, Livonia.

VegMichigan.org.

In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.

~ Robert Frost

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 26

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 27 Festival of Trees – 11am-7pm. Fundraiser for medical research at Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation. See professionally designed holiday trees, individually designed centerpieces, a festive gift shop and more. $5.

Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn. Theresa 734748-3822. FOT.org.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 29 DNA – Epigenomics – 6-7:30pm. Learn about epigenomics; the study of the way our lifestyle, nutrition, and stress levels affect DNA activities. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. 734-246-1208.

THFDownriver.com.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 30 Light Fest – 7-10pm. See a million twinkling lights on a 4.5-mile cruise on Hines Drive.

Min $5 vehicle fee. Hines Drive, 33175 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland Trail, Westland.

WayneCounty.com. 734-261-1990.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 5

Santa’s Arrival and Downtown Entertainment – 6pm. Bundle up and help welcome Santa back to Plymouth with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Christmas Carol arriving by fire truck. Downtown Plymouth, 850 W Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth. PlymouthChamber. org. 734-453-1540.

Body Essentials Therapeutic Massage 9th Annual Holiday Open House – 11am-2pm.

10 minute massages, food and refreshments.

Donations for breast cancer. Free. Body Essentials Therapeutic Massage, LLC. 7740 Allen Rd, Allen Park. Melissa 313-383-4263.

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Hip Openers – 12pm. Level I/II, active yoga with Raluca. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.

Y4Peace.org.

Kids Yoga – 1-2pm. Ages 5-10. A fun program that introduces kids to the basics.

Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe.

YogaShelter.com. 313-884-YOGA. Tabata Class – 1-2pm. Circuit workout that increases anaerobic and aerobic conditioning. $14. F3 Fitness, 22402 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights. 313-278-2629.

F3Fitness.com.

Evolutionary Yoga with Gregg – 2-3pm.

All levels. $15 walk-in. First week of classes at Practice yoga are free. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods.

DetroitEvolution.com.

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

LivoniaYogaCenter.com.

Sacred Sunday Yoga – 7:30pm. Free.

Reservation required. Wyandotte. Emily 734-363-0215. ThisSacredSpace.net.

Gentle Flow – 11:30am-12:30pm. Serene, restorative practice. All levels. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com.

313-884-YOGA. Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Connections Weekly Networking Group – 12:00pm. Free to chamber members, one business per industry.

Non-members can visit two meetings free.

SWCRC Office, 20600 Eureka Rd Ste 315, Taylor. Suzan 734-287-3699.

SMaxey22@comcast.net.

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Tush & Abs – 6pm. Focuses on strengthening and toning the abdominal and glutes. $12. Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St #308, Detroit. VixenFitness.com.

866-900-9797.

Gentle Yoga – 6-7pm. First class free, $14 walk in. Livonia Yoga Center, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia. 248-449-9642.

LivoniaYogaCenter.com.

Hatha Yoga – 6-7pm. $13. The Sanctuary Chiropractic & Wellness Spa, 35275 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. Katie 734-421-7100.

SanctuaryChiropractic.com.

Yoga – 6-7pm. Level I active with Jessica Hillman. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.

Y4Peace.org.

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

248-496-0392. YogaInDetroit.com.

Yoga Rocks – 6:30-8pm. Moving sequence of Yoga poses for flexibility, strength and endurance. $8. Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com.

313-292-9642.

Third Option Support Group – 7-9pm.

Marriage support group. Free. Marriage Resource Center, 23400 Michigan Ave Ste P18, Dearborn. Village Plaza building, corner of Michigan and Outer Dr. Kristen 734-578-2986. MIMarriage.org.

Zumba – 7:05-8:05pm. Zumba combines high-energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations. $12. Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St#308, Detroit.

VixenFitness.com.

ZUMBA® Toning Class – 7-8pm. All levels. Bring water and a small towel. $10. Elements of Exercise Fitness Studio, 23910 Carysle, Dearborn.

ElementsOfExercise.com.

FitBarre – 7:15pm. Intense body workout to tone the body and lift your seat. $20. Body Fit, 133 W Main St. Ste 240, Northville.

248-305-8414. BodyFitMi.com

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Yin Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. All levels. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com.

Ashtanga Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. $15.

Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. Practice-Yoga.net.

Cardio Kickboxing – 7:45pm. The Fighting Fit, 3203 Biddle Ave, one block north of Eureka Road, Wyandotte.

TheFightingFit.com.

Acoustic Mondays – 8pm-2am. Free. 10339 Conant, Hamtramck. 313-873-1117.

SmallsBarDetroit.com.

Early Morning Vinyasa – 6:15-7:15am.

Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe.

YogaShelter.com. 313-884-YOGA. Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. Children with Hairloss, 12776 S. Dixie Hwy, Rockwood.

Contact Rick Williams 734-626-7778.

Zumba – 9:30-10:30am. $7. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. 734246-1208. THFDownriver.com.

Gentle Yoga – 9:30-11am. $8. Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Rd, Taylor. 734-374-3901. TaylorYoga.com Healthy Backs – 11am-12pm. $10. Yoga.

Fairlane Club, 5000 Fairlane Woods Drive, Dearborn.

Gentle Flow – 11:30am-12:30pm. Serene, restorative practice. All levels. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com. 313884-YOGA. Work Break Yoga – 11:45am-12:30pm. All levels. $10. Yoga in Detroit, 535 Griswold St at Congress Floor 27 – Buhl Bldg, Detroit.

248-496-0392. YogaInDetroit.com.

Hot Yoga – 3:45-5:15pm. Level II active yoga. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.

Y4Peace.org.

People’s Yoga with Gregg – 6:30-7:30pm.

Donation based. Spirit of Hope Church, 2nd floor gym, 1519 Martin Luther King, Detroit.

313-316-1411.

Vinyasa Unplugged – 5:45-7pm. Dynamic, intense physical class. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com.

Spring Forest Qigong – 4-5pm. This ancient discipline combines focus, specialized breathing and body movements to promote relaxation and healing. Bring a mat and 2 towels. $8. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. 734-246-1208.

THFDownriver.com.

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

TamashiKarate.net.

Cardio Hip Hop – 6-7pm. Dance your way fit. $10. Elements of Exercise Fitness Studio, 23910 Carysle, Dearborn.

ElementsOfExercise.com.

Powerflex Yoga – 5-6:30pm. Burn excess body fat, 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.

734-246-1208. THFDownriver.com.

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

CantonCenterChiropracticClinic.com.

Tuesday Night at the Movies – 7-8:30pm.

Free. Nutrition Unlimited, 14185 Eureka, Southgate. 734-284-2357.

MarkMNU@yahoo.com.

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

BlogSpot.com.

Hula Hoop – 7:15pm. Get your daily dose of cardio, blast calories, shrink your waist and tone your entire body. $12 Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St#308, Detroit.

VixenFitness.com.

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

GuardianMartialArts.com.

Guided Meditation – 7:15-7:45pm.

Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org.

Guided Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn to quiet the mind, relax the body, while enjoying renewed peace and focus. Bring a mat and 2 towels. $8. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. 734-246-1208.

THFDownriver.com.

Cardio Kickboxing – 7:45-8:45pm. Ages 13 and up. $5. Ultimate Karate Institute, 23753 Van Born Rd, Taylor. 313-292-9214 Zumba – 8:15pm. $8. Dance Academy, Westland Mall, lower level, 35000 Warren Rd, Westland. 734-425-1478.

Cardio Step – 6-7pm. An upbeat class full of energy. $12. Body N Balance, 2315 Monroe St, Dearborn. 313-7928181. LoveUrCardio@yahoo.com.

MyBodyNBalance.com.

Beginning Yoga – 6:30-8pm. $8. Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com. 313-292-9642.

Canton Communicators Club – 6:30pm.

Learn to become a better communicator and improve public speaking abilities! Canton Coney Island, 8533 Lilly Rd, Canton. 734994-0569. Canton.FreeToastHost.com.

Drop-in Knitting Night – 7pm. All levels welcome. Free. Westland Library, 6123 Central City Pkway, Westland.

734-326-6123.

Box & Buff – 7-8:10pm. High cardio workout that combines various kicking and punching movements followed up with concentrated ab work. Bring a mat or towel. $12. Body N Balance, 2315 Monroe St, Dearborn. 313-792-8181.

MyBodyNBalance.com.

Mat Pilates – 7:15-8:15pm. All levels. $15.

Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. Practice-Yoga.net.

Early Bird Yoga – 5:30-6:30am. Level I/ II Preschool Skate – 10-11:30am. Parents, strollers and children 6 and under welcome. $4. Riverside Arena, 36635 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-421-3540.

RiversideArena.com.

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

MeAndMyShadowLLC.com.

Gentle Flow – 11:30am-12:30pm. Serene, restorative practice. All levels. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com.

313-884-YOGA.

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

CCPlusDance.com/ZFC.

Early Morning Vinyasa – 6:15-7:15am.

Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe.

YogaShelter.com. 313-884-YOGA.

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Bowenwork Evaluations – Free evaluations by appointment. Camelia Tamasanu, P.B.P. and Gina Rajala, P.B.P. 23030 Mooney, Farmington. 248-345-3117 or 248-345-3595.

Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. Comfort Inn & Suites, 17600 Dix Rd Melvindale.

Zumba – 9:30-10:30am. $7. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. 734246-1208. THFDownriver.com.

Beginning Yoga – 9:30-11am. $8. Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Rd, Taylor. 734-374-3901. TaylorYoga.com Gentle Yoga – 9:15-10:15am. $14. Livonia Yoga Center, 19219 Merriman Rd, Livonia.

248-449-9642. LivoniaYogaCenter.com.

Basic Internet Computer Class – 10-11am.

Intro the basics of the computer. Learn how to use the mouse and how to get to a specific website address. Free. Harper Woods Public Library, 19601 Harper Ave, Harper Woods.

313-343-2575. LibCoop.net/HarperWoods.

Pilates – 10:15-11:15am. $15. Metro Dance Company, 541 S Mill, Plymouth. 734-2078970. MetroDanceCompany.com.

Gentle Flow – 11:30am-12:30pm. Serene, restorative practice. All levels. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe. YogaShelter.com.

313-884-YOGA.

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Dance Body Basics – 5:30pm. Beginner dance class. $15, $20 annual registration fee. Detroit Dance Studio, 4731 Grand River Ave, Studio #203, Detroit. 313-887-0656.

DetroitDanceStudio.com.

ZUMBA -7:00pm. Motivating music with unique moves and combinations. Add some spice and flare to your workout and shake your cha-cha! $12. Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St#308, Detroit. VixenFitness.com.

Budokon Flow – 6-7pm. Experience movements that fuse the yogic, martial, and living arts. First week free. Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. 313881-2874. Practice-Yoga.net.

People’s Yoga with Gregg – 6:30-7:30pm.

Donation based. Spirit of Hope Church, 2nd floor gym, 1519 Martin Luther King, Detroit.

313-316-1411.

ZUMBA® Toning Class – 7-8pm. Dance your way fit. All levels. $10. Elements of Exercise Fitness Studio, 23910 Carysle, Dearborn. ElementsOfExercise.com.

Posture Pro – 7:15-8:15pm. Level I/II with Regina Mitchell, RYT. Donation. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate.

734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org.

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

Tai Chi – 6-7pm. $5. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic. 6231 N. Canton Center Road, Suite 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.

CantonCenterChiropracticClinic.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 7:45-8:45pm. $14.

Northville Yoga Center, 200 S Main Street Unit B, Northville. 248-449-9642.

NorthvilleYogaCenter.com.

Yoga for Every Body – 6-7:15pm. All levels. $10. Free parking after 5pm. Yoga in Detroit, 535 Griswold St at Congress Floor 27 – Buhl Bldg, Detroit. 248-496-0392.

YogaInDetroit.com.

Sexy Circuit – 8pm. Incorporates elements of pole fitness, chair work, cardio dance and more into a fun & sexy circuit workout. $12.

Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St#308, Detroit.

VixenFitness.com.

Aerial Arts – 6-7:30pm. Om my! Learn to fly. $25. Detroit Flyhouse, The FD Loft Building, 3434 Russell St. Loft #302, Detroit. DetroitFlyHouse.com. Micha 313674-6424.

Vinyasa Flow – 6:15-7:45pm. $10. Yoga in Detroit, 535 Griswold St at Congress Floor 27 – Buhl Bldg, Detroit. 248-496-0392.

YogaInDetroit.com.

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

TokenLounge.com Healing Meditation – 8-8:45pm. $8. Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com. 313-292-9642.

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

MsLynnsGym.Piczo.com.

All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.

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

~ Henry Ellis

Vin Flow Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. $8. Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com. 313-292-9642.

HealthyLivingDetroit.com

MsgrHunt.com

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

RiversideArena.com.

Dog Swimming – 10:30am-8pm. Pay for a 1 hour swim with your dog and receive a free do it yourself bath for your dog. $21. Me & My Shadow, 29855 Ford Rd, Garden City.

734-525-9500. MeAndMyShadowLLC.com.

Slow Flow Gentle Yoga – 10:40-11:40am. $8. Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Rd, Taylor. TaylorYoga.com. 313292-9642.

Restorative Yoga – 10:45-11:45am. $8. Northville Senior Center, 303 W Main Street, Northville. 248-349-0203.

NorthvilleParksAndRec.org.

Senior Fitness Testing – 11-11:30pm. $5.

Wayne Community Center, 4635 Howe Rd, Wayne. Heidi 734-721-7400. Ci.Wayne.

Mi.Us. Yin Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. All levels.

Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe.

YogaShelter.com.

Miler’s Club – 12-12:30pm. Be a part of the senior miler’s walking club. $1. Wayne Community Center, 4635 Howe Rd, Wayne.

Ci.Wayne.Mi.Us. 734-721-7400.

Ballroom Dance Lesson – 6:45-8pm.

Learn the basics of several ballroom styles. No partners or dance experience necessary. $15. Metro Dance Company, 541 S Mill, Plymouth. 734-207-8970.

MetroDanceCompany.com.

Yin Yoga – 7-8:15pm. All levels welcome. $10. Detroit Flyhouse, The FD Loft Building, 3434 Russell St. Loft #302, Detroit. DetroitFlyHouse.com.

Detroit Eastern Market – 5am-5pm. 2934 Russell Street, between Mark and Gratiot, Detroit. Project FRESH and Food Stamps accepted. Randall Fogelman 313-833-9300 DetroitEasternMarket.com Bike Grosse Pointe – 9am. Downtown loop and off to Belle Isle for a fast lap or two.

Urban ride of 30-40 miles with surprise detours every now and then. Start from Caribou Coffee, Kercheval, Grosse Pointe.

BikeGP.org.

Prenatal Yoga – 9-10am. Ease the aches and pains of pregnancy and prepare for labor, childbirth and new motherhood. $15.

Practice Yoga, 20792 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. 313-881-2874.

Learn to Skate Beginner Session – 11am1pm. No experience need. All ages welcome. $4. Riverside Arena, 36635 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734-421-3540.

RiversideArena.com.

Classic Nia – 9:30am. All levels welcome. $13. Body and Mind Fitness, 239 E. Nine Mile Road, 1 block east of Woodward, Ferndale. NiaBethSchedule.BlogSpot.com.

All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.

Beginner Pole Dance – 10am. Learn a mini routine combining various beginner pole dance techniques. No experience necessary. $12. Registration required. Vixen Fitness, 3434 Russell St #308, Detroit. VixenFitness. com. 866-900-9797.

Kids Yoga – 11:30am -12:30pm. Donation.

Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate, 734-282-9642. Y4Peace.org.

TRX Suspension Training – 10-11am.

Learn how to weight train and get lean muscle using body weight. $10. Wate Man Fitness, 29123 8 Mile Rd, Livonia.

WateMan.com.

Tabata Class – 10-11am. Circuit workout that increases your anaerobic and aerobic conditioning. $14. F3 Fitness, 22402 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights, 313-278-2629.

F3Fitness.com.

ZUMBA® Fitness Class – 10-11am. Dance your way fit. All levels. $10. Elements of Exercise Fitness Studio, 23910 Carysle, Dearborn. ElementsOfExercise.com.

Yoga for Kids – 11-11:30pm. Ages 3-4. $10.

Northville YOGA Center, 200 S Main Street Unit B, Northville. 248-449-YOGA. Jivamukti Light – 11am-12pm. Short form Jivamukti practice at a slower pace. Familiarity with sun salutations recommended. $12. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. HouseOfYoga.net.

~ Henry Ellis

Budakon – 3-4pm. Easy to learn combination of martial arts, power yoga and meditation. Total body workout. Bring mat and water. $8. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. 734-246-1208.

THFDownriver.com.

Powerflex Yoga – 4-5:30pm. Burn excess body fat, 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.

734-246-1208. THFDownriver.com.

Vedanta Study Group – 5:30-6:30pm.

Free. Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe, 17000 Kercheval Ave, 2nd floor, Grosse Pointe.

YogaShelter.com.

Be sure to re-submit Ongoing Calendar items each month via our website at HealthyLivingDetroit. com to help us keep this listing current and accurate. There is no charge for these listings if you are distributing magazines at your place of business for us. Call Mary Anne at 313-221-9674 for more information.

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COLON HYDROTHERAPY/COLONICS DENISE STRAUSS STACIE COLLINS - WALLACE 15875 Middlebelt Road, Suite 200 Livonia, Mi 48152 734.525.5400 Vivowellnesscenter.Com Detoxify at Metro Detroit’s Premier Colon Hydrotherapy Center. Offering two hydrotherapy suites, FDA approved equipment and disposable speculums.

WHITE WOLF HEALING CENTER Mary Mirabitur Redford Area 313-937-3091 Certified Colon Hygienist using Wood Gravity Feed Method. 23 years experience in Redford area, full line of herbs, nutrients and essential oils

NATUROPATHIC SCHOOL OF THE HEALING ARTS. FOUR DIPLOMA PROGRAMS NATUROPATHY (ND) , PRIMARY CARE NATUROPATH MASSAGE THERAPY HERBAL MEDICINE 734-769-7794 gaialand@earthink.net naturopathicschoolofannarbor.net Our State Licensed school offer 4 diploma programs, which dovetail so that students may earn all 4 easily: Naturopathy Diploma, Master Herbalist Diploma, Massage Therapy/Natural Medicine Diploma, MASSAGE THERAPY/Natural Medicine DIPLOMA program begins every October

HEALTH FOOD STORES TOTAL HEALTH FOODS, LLC 13645 Northline, Southgate, MI 48195 734-246-1208

DRY CLEANERS H2O CLEANERS Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 1925 Vernier Rd - 313-640-4426 21138 Mack Ave - 313-881-6942 Organic dry cleaning, non toxic, safe for all garments, no chemical odor and better for the environment.

DETOX HOLISTIC WELLBEING CENTER -Seasonal & Environmental Allergies

34164 Plymouth Rd., Livonia, MI 48150

Royal Oak 248-953-9402 Homeopathic and Natural Approach to Health for Chronic & Acute symptoms including: Seasonal & Environmental Allergies, Headaches, Concentration, Attention issues, Brain Fog, Mold Candida, Itchy Skin, Constipation, Digestion, Muscle, Sinus issues, Hormone Balancing including Menopause, Acne...the list is practically endless. Advance Computerized testing, EDS, Auriculotherapy, Biofeedback Certifications Detox Ionic Footbaths

Wayne County Edition

We offer a wide variety of vitamins and supplements, 100 bulk herbs to choose from as well as allergy free foods including wheat and gluten free. We have a relaxed and friendly community atmosphere where you can enjoy a free cup of coffee or tea. There are classes and services going on all the time that focus on your health, wellbeing and spirituality. We believe in helping you make educated and informed decisions on your health by suppling a fountain of resources including a certified ND.

ZERBO’S

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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.

HealthyLivingDetroit.com

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

248.982.5971

pneys@wideopenwest.com Paulaneys.net Paula offers safe and gentle detoxification, strengthening of the digestive system, stress reduction & consults to discover your Archetypes (energetic patterns of being).

LIVONIA’S OWN DR. PHIL DR. PHILIP HOEHN DC, CCSP 10950 FARMINGTON RD LIVONIA MI 48150 DrPhilHoehn.com

734-425-3940

Dr. Phil works on the total body for complete health.

His practice is devoted to total chiropractic care, including nutrition, orthopedic, sports injuries, chiropractic problems of children and holistic health care. Dr. Phil is a certified chiropractor with 30 years in practice.Say goodbye to headaches, back pain, whiplash, scoliosis, and sciatica pain, with holistic health care provided by Dr. Phil.

MASSAGE THERAPY LINDA’S PEACEFUL AND THERAPEUTICMASSAGE (734) 765-1341 linda4massage@gmail.com CUSTOMIZED THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE for you.

Designed to relieve muscle tension and the stresses of the day. Complimentary, Essential Oils offered for additional benefits. Ask me about AFFORDABLE PRICES, GIFT CERTIFICATES and SPA PARTY ideas. Serving Southeastern MI in Canton: Shaft Chiropractic Wellness on Mondays & Thursdays. Avail weekends; call or email to schedule an appointment. ABMP (Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals).

ANGIE’S HOLISTIC TOUCH Therapeutic Massage and Reiki 2938 Biddle Avenue

SPIRITUALITY

Wyandotte MI 48192 734.934.2076

ONE SPACE LESLIE BLACKBURN

www.angiesholistictouch.com

Dearborn, MI

Angie’s Holistic Touch offers many holistic therapies for your health and well being.

Angie is dedicated to providing her clients with nurturing treatments to promote balance in the body, relaxation, pain relief and self healing. Offering Holistic Wellness Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Reiki Energy Healing, Raindrop Therapy, Hot Stone Therapy, AromaTouch Technique, Bellanina Facelift Massage, Sinus Treatments and Revitalizing Foot Therapy.

Call today to schedule a session with Angie and enjoy the immediate benefits of a balanced state of being. Visit my website to view new client and monthly specials! WE ARE MOVING! Grand Opening Specials - 1 Hour Therapeutic Massage or 1 1/4 Hour Reiki Session for only $40. Come see our amazing new location in Downtown Wyandotte!!!

OneSpaceConnected.com

M A S S A G E , R E F L E X O L O G Y & REIKI

WWW.THISSACREDSPACE.NET

Susan 734 612-2515 * R e l a x i n g & T h e r a p e u t i c * N a t u r a l Ay u r v e d i c O i l s * C o m p l i m e n t a r y E s s e n t i a l O i l s * 1 2 y e a r s e x p e r i e n c e * Pe a c e f u l h o m e e n v i r o n m e n t * D o w n r i v e r l o c a t i o n * $45 per hour

BOWEN WORK

CAMELIA TAMASANU BIO BALANCE THERAPY 22030 Mooney, Farmington 248-471-0838

BioBalance.vpweb.com Bowenwork , Chi NeiTang, Parafango wrapping, Cellulite treatment plus special programs available for those suffering from chronic conditions.

313.269.6719

DR. WILLIAM H. KARL, D.C. KARL WELLNESS CENTER & CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, P.C. 30935 Ann Arbor Trail Westland, MI 48185 734.425.8220 KarlWellnessCenter.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.

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.

THIS SACRED SPACE. EMILY FARKAS (NOOR)

DR SHARON A. OLIVER, M.D. INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE INSTITUTE 18714 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48203

AWAKENWITHIN@HOTMAIL.COM

313-368-2284

(734)363-0215

DrOliverMD.Tripod.com

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. SPECIAL: $10 off for Lymphatic Drainage Massage

WELLNESS CENTERS

313-368-4598 fax

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!

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

Now offering Migun Far Infrared thermal massage

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

YOGA PRACTICE YOGA 20792 Mack Ave

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.

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 (313) 881-2874 Practice-Yoga.net Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Basic, YinYoga, Mat Pilates, Kripalu and Kid’s Yoga. We offer a very safe and supportive atmosphere to take your practice at your own pace. Discover yourself at Practice Yoga!

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To place a listing: 3 lines minimum (103 characters, spaces & punctuation): 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. Info 313-221-9674 or visit www.HealthyLivingDetroit.com.

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As a Natural Awakenings publisher, your magazine 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.

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

SPACE FOR RENT ROOM FOR RENT IN UPSCALE WELLNESS CENTER IN LIVONIA. GREAT FOR MASSAGE, Reiki or Reflexology $50/day based on 1 day a week. Discounts may be given for additional days. Includes Table and Linens. Please call 734.679.7671 OFFICE FOR RENT IN UPSCALE WELLNESS CENTER IN LIVONIA. Great for a practitioner of alternative medicine.

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SERVICES “MASTERS OF THE “TO-DO” LIST” America’s #1 Professional Handyman Service. Residential/ Commercial Building Maintenance, Repairs and “Honey-Do” Items. Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Drywall, Masonry, Caulk, Grout . . . and a whole lot more! 888-671-5888 NEED COMPUTER REPAIR? Looking to buy a new or used computer system? Need to save money on ink and toner? Call Arrowtech Computer Services for a free quote! We guarantee that we will give you the best service possible, at the best price possible, in a timely manner that’s the Arrowtech Promise. Call Tom Hagaman - 734-391-5171.

VOLUNTEERING

THE ROTARY CLUB OF DETROIT IS LOOKING FOR 200 VOLUNTEERS - If you love to read, and want to make a difference in someone’s life – be a volunteer Literacy Tutor at ProLiteracy Detroit visit ProliteracyDetroit. org or call 313-872-7720.

HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS-Hospice Compassus seeking compassionate individuals in SE Michigan to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and family. Required training provided free. Info: Volunteer Coordinator 248-355-9900.

HOSPICE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES-Grace Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and family. SE Michigan.

Training provided. For information call the Volunteer Coordinator 888-937-4390.

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

Mark your calendar

Saturday, March 19, 2011

This will be our first Natural Awakenings Wayne - Healthy Living Detroit Expo!

9am - 4pm

Location: Park Diamond Banquet & Conference Center 25160 W. Outer Dr Lincoln Park

The number of vendors will be limited to 50 with only 2 per category, and first preference will be given to current and past advertisers. Vendor cost $50 for advertisers $100 for non-advertisers, 8ft tables are provided, a few spaces have electricity, register early!

Keynote speaker luncheon, and break out room demonstrations contact Mary Anne for more details 313-221-9674 Karl Wellness Center and Chiropractic Clinic offers: • Erchonia Cold Laser Therapy • Allergy Elimination Techniques • Nutritional Testing & Consultation

Mail your check payable to 'Natural Awakenings' to Healthy Living Detroit, Inc. P.O. Box 341081 • Detroit, MI 48234-1081 Applications available on website: HealthyLivingDetroit.com

• Natural Hormone Balancing Protocols • Detoxification & Erchonia Ionic Cleansing Bath • Friendly Staff & Exceptional Patients!

• Gentle & Advanced Chiropractic Care

• Pressure Point & Exercise Workshops • Whole Food & Herbal Supplements • Natural Pain Control & Elimination • Neurological Relief Techniques

Start Today ~ Choose Health!

Do You Know What You Need To Do? Call 734-425-8220 Today For Your FREE HOLISTIC HEALTH CONSULTATION

Join Dr. Karl for A FREE WORKSHOP! “The Real Cost of an Exciting Taste” Tuesday, November 30th

At the time of Consultation. New patients only. Medicare guidelines apply. Expires 12/15/10

Co-Sponsored by: The Foundation for Wellness Professionals (Please Register)

(And Enjoy a FREE Stress Reducing Chair Massage)

Dr. William H. Karl, D.C. — Certified Wellness Doctor

at the Livonia Civic Center Library 7-8:30pm

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9:30-10:30am Zumba $7 4-5pm Qigong $8 5-6:30pm powerflex yoga $8 6:30-7:30 meditation $8

9:30-10:30 Zumba $7 4-5pm Qigong $8 5-6:30pm powerflex yoga $8 6:30-7:30pm meditation $8

11 12 3-8pm Barleans 9:30-10:30am Sampling Free Zumba $7

18 9:30-10:30am Zumba $7 7-8pm A Class on Addiction Free

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9:30-10:30am Zumba $7 4-5pm Qigong $8 5-6:30pm powerflex yoga $8 6:30-7:30pm meditation $8

19 3-8pm Open House Free Sampling 5pm Ribbon Cutting with the Mayor 2-8pm Consultations $25 for 15 min

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3-4pm Budakon $8 4-5:30pm powerflex yoga $8 6pm Store Blessing with Father Charles Free 3-8pm Open House Free Sampling

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10-3 Open House Free Sampling 2-3pm Zumba Class Free trial 3-4pm Budakon $8 4-5:30 powerflex yoga $8

27 3-4pm Budakon $8 4-5:30 powerflex yoga

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734-246-1208

NEW HOURS: Mon - Thu 9am-9pm, Fri - Sat 9am - 10pm, Sunday 11am - 7pm

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12-4pm New Chapter Berry Green Tasting Free 3-4pm Budakon $8 4-5:30pm powerflex yoga $8

November 2010

9:30-10:30am Zumba $7 4-5pm Qigong $8 5-6:30pm powerflex yoga $8 6:30-7:30pm meditation $8

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