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Dear Santa, Adding to the rush of the Holiday Season preparation, my 11 year old son didn’t think of anything else but to break his big toe playing soccer in the basement! Would that make him to be on the “naughty” list? Well, thankfully, it is a clean cut and despite the need for crutches, within a short five days, he was already recovering pretty nicely and able to start walking again. So of course, my motherly reflects after going to get an x-ray at the urgent care and a follow-up visit with our family doctor, was to load him up with good nutrients to help speed up his recovery, such as vitamin C (a great collagen booster to help heal the tendons that were most likely affected), along with magnesium, silica, vitamins D and K2 to direct calcium to the right spots. But the most important immediate nutrient of them all, is turmeric, a natural pain reliever and natural anti-inflammatory. His swelling, rather impressive at first, along with the throbbing, greatly diminished pretty quickly. My son has been very good at taking his natural supplements (in addition to be a continuous good student at school and listening to his Mommy). Wouldn’t that make him to be back on the “nice” list? I bet you are taking the same supplements! That’s why you’ve been around for so many years and always in shape for your annual worldwide sleigh ride and cookie-eating adventure! My youngest son is also being nice with his eldest brother -especially since his fracture- and is also doing very well in first grade. He is very impatient to see our Elf-on-the-shelf come back soon, along with all the Christmas decorations. He already has his Advent calendar ready to be opened on Day 1. He also made sure we cleared the backyard before the cold sets in so that Rudolf and his friends will have plenty of space to land on Christmas night. He already wrote you his loooonnnggg wish list thanks to his new developing writing skills. He is wondering if you’ve received it already. I did explain him that even though he’s mostly been nice this year, he surely wasn’t THAT nice enough to receive all of them from you… and I’m sure you would agree with me that he doesn’t need all this! Along with the cookies and milk, we’ve left you some copies of this month’s Natural Awakenings for you to share with Mrs. Claus. She’ll probably enjoy the vibrant Citrus Holiday recipes. You will see that we have proudly prepared this year a Holiday Gifting Section, page 20. We found you some great original ideas, affordable, with discount coupons whenever possible, and that are good for your health or the planet. We hope that each year, this section will grow. I particularly like the energydots for Electro Magnetic Field protection, as we are all nowadays exposed to so much damaging EMFs. From kids to grand-parents, our entire family could benefit from EMF protection. I think you should also consider having one for you, as your personal GPS might also be emitting some EMF. While you’re in town, make sure you don’t forget our outstanding Holistic Practitioners who are dedicating themselves to help and better the lives of others. I’m sure they‘re on your nice list too. Please pass the message to our loyal readers to remember to let our advertisers know when they’ve found them in Natural Awakenings, because our wonderful advertisers make this magazine possible. It is thanks to them, that we are able to bring our cutting edge info on natural health, and green planet to this community. Thanks for making a stop at our home! We wish you all the best for this Holiday Season. May the rest of your evening be safe, and may all your days be merry and bright! Say Hi to Mrs. Claus and the elves as well from us!
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hen it comes to registered organ donors, the state of Michigan has hit a milestone. Over 60 percent of Michigan adults are now registered organ donors, according to Secretary of State Ruth Johnson. Compare that to just six years ago, when only 27 percent of eligible Michigan residents were registered organ donors in 2011. “It reminds all of us of how much we can be beneficial to others should the unthinkable happen,� said state Senator John Proos. Proos sponsored Lauren’s Law — which requires the secretary of state’s office to ask whether someone wishes to be added to the organ donor registry when they apply for a driver’s license. The act is named after Lauren Shields, who at age 9 was placed on life support while waiting for a heart transplant. “I encourage all Michigan residents to continue to get to know what the organ donation process is and when you sign up at your driver’s license location at the Secretary of State’s office that you in fact become a Gift of Life donor,� said Proos. According to Donate Life America, more than 115,000 men, women and children nationwide currently need an organ transplant; every 10 minutes another name is added to the national organ transplant waiting list; and an average of 22 people die each day waiting for an available organ. For more information about Michigan Organ Donor Registry visit, ExpressSOS.com.
n December 1st in Wyandotte, bring the family and join in for a celebration of the winter season where there will be refreshments, music and art projects for everyone to take home. The DCA’s opening reception for the Winter Splendor art exhibit is on Friday, December 1 from 6-8pm. A winter mixed media fine art exhibit will be on display in the main gallery. Meet the artists and browse the gallery to view local artist’s creations of the season. Shop popup artist vendors and bake sale for holiday gifts! The whole family can take part in fun artistic activities and take what is made home. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit and event are free of charge. The DCA gift shop also features many unique, handcrafted items made by local artists. Shop for handmade items and support local artists for the holidays. The exhibit will run from December 1 – 22, 2017. The Downriver Council for the Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)3 regional arts and cultural organization representing 21 communities in southeast Michigan. For more than 30 years, the DCA has united artists and communities through a collaborative process to support local artists in the creation of all forms of art that transforms communities and individual lives. Each year, 5,000 residents and visitors tour the DCA art galleries; take advantage of adult and youth art classes, and do business with our artists-inresidence. Located at the James R. DeSana Center for Arts and Culture in Wyandotte, the DCA has become part of the region’s civic landscape and a source of pride and inspiration for downriver artists and patrons. Winter Splendor Opening Reception, Friday, December 1st, 6-8pm. Free. Downriver Council for the Arts, 81 Chestnut, Wyandotte. 734-720-0671. DownriverArts.org
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SPIRED LIVING A Year of Inspired Living
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he World Medical Relief has been helping people since 1953. Founded in Detroit and now based in Southfield, its mission was to send supplies to orphans in Korea during the war. Now the organization provides medical supplies and equipment to hospitals and clinics in developing countries. World Medical Relief also helps needy people right here in metro Detroit. This year the organization is in desperate need of blankets or cash donations since all inventory went to help hurricane victims. It doesn’t take that much money - $5 will buy a crib blanket suited for a little child, and $7 will buy an adult twin size. While they will accept larger blankets, twin size is preferred. New blankets or donations can be dropped off at the organization’s headquarters in Southfield or online. World Medical Relief, 21725 Melrose Ave, Southfield. Monday - Friday from 8am-4pm. WorldMedicalRelief.org
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ext year, the township of Northville will tear down the Northville Psychiatric Hospital. The hospital has been as much an attraction for trespassers as a blight for passersby on 7 Mile. Since acquiring the property containing the hospital in 2009, the township has had to spend about $100,000-a-year securing the property, officials said. So far in 2017, Northville Police have made about 400 arrests against trespassers. Despite that demonstrated public interest, though, there will be no guided tours, for the public or the press, before demolition begins. “Due to environmental issues at the site, not only in the building but in the soils near it, there is no intention” to welcome the public to the site before demolition begins, as is expected in April, township manager Chip Snyder explained. “Those buildings are completely replete with asbestos. The winds, over the years, have blown the asbestos from inside the buildings to the surrounding soils. I’m afraid that, while it’s of public interest, they’re going to have to view it from afar.” The site has lately been a popular destination for thrill-seekers, trespassers, and scrappers but a year from now the demolition is scheduled to be complete. Once it’s torn down, the plan is to turn the property at Seven Mile, just west of Haggerty, into a park and an open space. For more information, visit: Twp.Northville.MI.US.
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igh-cacao dark chocolate contains high levels of flavanol, a compound known for its heart health benefits, but less is known about diluted foods such as milk chocolate candy. Harvard researchers followed 55,502 subjects for 13 years, comparing levels of high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular disease to lifestyle traits. They found those eating one to three servings of chocolate a month (including milk chocolate) displayed a 10 percent lower risk of irregular heartbeat than those eating an ounce or less a month. Eating one serving per week of chocolate yielded a 17 percent lower risk and two to six servings a week 20 percent, and then leveled off after eating one or more servings per day. “Eating excessive amounts of chocolate is not recommended, because many chocolate products are high in calories from sugar and fat, and could lead to weight gain and other metabolic problems,� advises Elizabeth Mostofsky, author of the study.
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Gut Bacteria Imbalance Linked to Chronic Fatigue Fifty healthy patients and 50 with chronic fatigue syndrome were tested for bacteria and immune molecules by researchers from Columbia University. They discovered that imbalances in the levels of certain gut bacteria are prevalent in individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome, a disorder often accompanied by extreme fatigue, muscle and joint pain, cognitive issues and insomnia.
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Pink Noise While Asleep Helps Memory
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esearchers from Northwestern University have found that acoustic stimulation using pink noise (random sound with more low frequencies than white noise) increases slow-wave brain activity, thus improving sleep-dependent memory retention. Thirteen mature adults completed two nights of sleep; one with the pink noise and one without, in random order. Specific brainwave activity increased during the periods when the pink noise was being delivered, suggesting that it could help older adults preserve some memory functions.
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esearchers at Orebro University, in Sweden, conducted a review of research reported since 1965 on the incidence of glioma brain cancer with continued use of cell phones. They found that the highest cumulative exposures to cell phone radiation correlated with a 90 percent increase in the risk of glioma cancer. The risk increased with time; after 10 years of cell phone use, it increased by 62 percent and doubled after 20 years.
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esearchers from the University of Oxford, in the UK, have found that infants that take more daytime naps tend to develop a larger vocabulary at an earlier age than their peers by examining sleeping patterns of 246 babies between the ages of 7 months and 3 years for 10 days. Parents also completed a language analysis at the start of the study and three and six months later to determine how many words each child understood from a list 416 words typically learned in infancy. Infants that napped more frequently during the day performed better on both understanding and expressing vocabulary than the others.
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erman researchers studied the correlation between cardiac arrhythmia and alcohol consumption by monitoring 3,000 middleaged volunteers for 16 days during Oktoberfest. Portable electrocardiographs and breathalyzer machines tested for heart activity and breath alcohol concentration. Arrhythmia showed up in 30 percent of the participants, significantly higher than an estimated 4 percent or less among the general population according to an earlier study. An irregular heartbeat often causes discomfort in the short term and possible heart failure and stroke later.
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Tai Chi Eases the Blues Boston researchers found a reduction in depressive symptoms among people that practice tai chi via 50 Chinese-Americans diagnosed with depression. They were divided into three groups. One group participated in tai chi sessions twice a week and were encouraged to practice the movements at home three times a week. Another group attended twice weekly depression education sessions and a third served as the control group. After 12 weeks, the tai chi group reported significant improvements in depression symptoms, which continued after the study was completed, measured at 24 weeks. NaturalAwakenings.com
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wanzaa is a seven day festival that celebrates African and African American culture and history. The holiday is a week long, taking place from December 26 to January 1st. The name Kwanzaa comes from the phrase ‘matunda ya kwanza’ which means ‘first fruits’ in the Swahili language (an Eastern African language spoken in countries including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique and Zimbabwe). Kwanzaa is mostly celebrated in the USA. During Kwanzaa a special candle holder called a kinara is used. A kinara hold seven candles: three red ones on the left, three green ones on the right with a black candle in the center. These are the colors of the Bendera (African Flag). Each night during Kwanzaa, a candle is lit. The black, center, candle is lit first and then it alternates between the red and green candles stating with the ones on the outside and moving inwards. This is quite similar to the lighting of the menorah in the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah. The seven days and candles in Kwanzaa represent the seven principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba): n Umoja: Unity - unity of the family, community, nation and race. n Kujichagulia: Self-Determination - being responsible for conduct and behavior. n Ujima: Collective work and responsibility - working to help each other and in the community.
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Saba (The Seven Candles), Muhindi (The Corn) one for each child, representing the future and the Native Americans, and Zawadi (The Gifts), normally educational, which are given to children during Kwanzaa. A gift reminding them of their African heritage is also offered. The Kwanzaa festival was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966. Dr. Karenga wanted a way bring African Americans together and remember their black culture. Harvest or ‘first fruit’ festivals are celebrated all over Africa. These were celebrations when people would come together and celebrate and give thanks for the good things in their lives and communities. It was then from these festivals that he created Kwanzaa.
n Ujamaa: Cooperative economics working to build shops and businesses. n Nia: Purpose - remembering and restoring African and African American cultures, customs and history. n Kuumba: Creativity - creating and using the imagination to make communities better. n Imani: Faith - believing in people, families, leaders, teachers and the righteousness of the African American struggle. There are also seven symbols used in Kwanzaa: Mkeka (The Mat), symbolizing experiences and foundations, Kikombe cha Umoja (The Unity Cup), representing family and community, filled with water, fruit juice or wine, Mazao (The Crops), Kinara (The Candleholder), Mishumaa
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For 20 years, Maria Brenton, an outspoken proponent of older people living independently, has been campaigning and planning for the opening of a different kind of retirement home run by its residents, supporting each other through old age. She says, “Attitudes to older people in this country are out of date. Most members of the older population don’t wish to have everything done for them.” She attests that institutions and agencies dealing with older people encourage dependency and are patronizing and paternalistic. “Older people internalize it, and they learn to wait for people to do things for them,” advises Brenton. New Ground, in Barnet, North London, is the first UK cohousing development set up just for older women, with 26 women from age 50 to 87. Also in London, The Collective has created something similar with enhanced amenities such as a cinema room and a launderette with a disco ball. WeWork is an American company that has set up communal offices, and recently established WeLive, in New York City.
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Microplastic Mess Threatens World Oceans Scientists from the University of Hull and the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have published research in the journal Science of the Total Environment showing levels of microplastics are five times higher in the Antarctic than previous estimates. Co-author Dr. Claire Waluda, a BAS biologist, says, “We have monitored the presence of large plastic items in Antarctica for more than 30 years. While we know that bigger pieces can be ingested by seabirds or cause entanglements in seals, the effects of microplastics on marine animals in the Southern Ocean are as yet unknown.” The tiny beads of plastic come from cosmetics or are shreddings from larger plastic items like clothing or bottles. According to United Nations sources, they may number as many as 51 trillion particles across the seafloor, throughout the oceans and on beaches worldwide. They are considered a serious threat to marine life in general. More international monitoring of the situation is needed, including a requirement for all polar research stations to provide waste treatment options. For more information, see Tinyurl.com/PlasticInAntarctica.
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Digitalizing Data Helps Rainforest Census The Amazon rainforest is thought to harbor a greater diversity of trees than anywhere else on Earth, but the exact number has long been a mystery. In 2013, scientists estimated that the number of species was around 16,000, but no actual count had been done. In a new paper in Scientific Reports, researchers delved into museum collections from around the world to confirm the current number of tree species recorded in the Amazon and assess possibilities of those yet to be discovered. “Since 1900, between 50 and 200 new trees have been discovered in the Amazon every year,” notes Nigel Pitman, a Mellon senior conservation ecologist with the Field Museum. “Our analysis suggests that we won’t finish discovering new tree species there for three more centuries.” The study relied upon the digitization of museum collections data— photographs and digital records—of the specimens housed there and shared worldwide through aggregator sites like IDigBio.org. “It gives scientists a better sense of what’s actually growing in the Amazon Basin, aiding conservation efforts,” says Pitman.
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PEACE ON EARTH Conflict Resolutions that Work to Bridge Divides Healing happens when we handle conflict in a healthy and transformative way.
Call to Action
Roughly 30 years ago, notable voices began urging Americans to embrace a sustainable worldview of unity in diversity, recognizing our core oneness as a solution to an increasingly out-of-balance society. Success in this endeavor depends primarily on the “habits of the heart” of our citizens, developed in local milieus of families, neighborhoods, classrooms, congregations, voluntary associations, workplaces and public places where strangers gather.
Activating Answers
While mainstream media often largely focuses on the negative aspects of conflict—discord, divisiveness, intolerance, violence, incivility, injustice, chaos and complex problems—a countermovement is convening constructive conversations. Participants are initiating dialogue and deliberations intended to resolve conflicts and create cohesiveness, collaboration, cooperation and compromise among local factions that disagree on how to deal with everything from health care and social justice to environmental protection and climate science. Educational training materials and books are giving outdated models of conflict resolution a facelift. In The Revolution Where You Live: Stories from a 12,000 Mile Journey Through a New America, Sarah Van Gelder devotes a chapter to a Greens16 Wayne County-Detroit Edition
boro, North Carolina, battle over a story about a deadly, racially charged incident from the city’s recent past. She quotes James Lamar Gibson, a 20-something AfricanAmerican activist and core organizer for the Counter Stories Project: “We’ve been stuck in an old conversation for a couple of decades. We want to have an army of people with restorative conversation skills, so we can get past the divisiveness and imagine together a different sort of Greensboro,” he says. The project began with facilitator training, and then developed story circles in which residents were able to have the difficult discussions that don’t ordinarily take place among the police, city council, churches and social agencies. Today’s conflict resolution experts are discovering that conflict is an essential and powerful call for applying spiritual principles and exercising spiritual practices.
Provocative Questions
“What if we considered conflict as a secret ally or a guidepost, showing us what really matters to us and how much we care? What if our intense emotions are sources of invincible energy, with the power to build the world we want, together? What does having conflict in a healthy and transformative way look like?” queries Ma’ikwe Ludwig, executive director of Commonomics USA,
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an organization which educates and advocates for a world where a commons-based economy creates economic and ecological security for all. “Conflict has the power to bring to the surface what’s really at stake and to unite people toward a common goal,” advises Ludwig. Her thought-provoking questions can help shift perceptions toward the idea that we need to use conflict; maybe even welcome it. Ludwig, author of Together Resilient: Building Community in the Age of Climate Disruption, recently helped present new perspectives on conflict resolution during a webinar for Transition US members interested in creating inclusive and diverse communities through collaboration. The nonprofit inspires, encourages, supports and provides networking and training for grassroots initiatives seeking to build community resilience in the face of such challenges as oil spills, climate change and economic crises. Courtney Breese, managing director for the nonprofit National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) and her colleagues, together with thousands of innovative thinkers, are helping by introducing people to simple dialogue and deliberation structures, processes and resources that invite meaningful and productive conversations leading to constructive civic
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A community is a group that can fight gracefully… Chaos is not just a state; it is an essential process of community development. ~Dr. M. Scott Peck, The Different Drum: Community Making and Peace engagement. Breese remarks, “We’re open to working with anyone interested in learning processes that can help bridge divides. We also like sharing stories about what is working.”
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The group’s downloadable free tools help newcomers: A beginner’s guide for exploring dialogue (ncdd.org/rc/ beginners-guide); a how-to-guide for Conversation Café (CC) hosts (Tinyurl. com/ManualForConversationCafe); and the American Library Association Libraries Transforming Communities: Models for Change Project (ala.org/ ltc-models). “To date, we’ve had at least 800 librarians participate in free NCDD webinars,” Breese notes. CC is a simple tool useful in exploring difficult topics and provides a safe space to process different perspectives. “Initial agreement on basic rules includes suspending judgment while listening and seeking to understand others, refraining from persuading or converting and talking only from personal experience,” explains Breese.
One new network member, J. Scott Wagner, author of The Liberal’s Guide to Conservatives, speaks about the importance of using neutral language in dialogue. “I learned from him how words can be emotional triggers and signal one-sided perspectives, leaving some group members feeling angry or excluded because they feel the speaker won’t be open to hearing their perspective,” says Breese. After three tours of the U.S. and hundreds of interviews with conservative individuals, Wagner, founder of the nonprofit Reach the Right, was inspired to use his knowledge of five arenas—neurology/cognitive psychology, personality, bias, social conformity and morality—to help progressives understand conservatives that are not only their political leaders, but also their relatives, partners, friends and managers. He offers a simple explanation for anyone drenched in inaccurate biases. “We inherit unconscious genetic personality characteristics that lead us to develop our ideology, with which we construct our world and align with others that are in agreement. Differences in our personality characteristics are the culprits that create conflict.”
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Drawing on 25 years of experience of enabling sworn enemies to create peace in places such as South Africa, Northern Ireland and Colombia, Adam Kahane, author of Collaborating with the Enemy: How to Work with People You Don’t Agree with or Like or Trust, shares insights into the “enemyfying syndrome” that instigates conflict. This habit of thinking and acting as if people we are dealing with are our enemies and the cause of our problems is all around us and dominates the media. “The enemies are always the others, ‘those people’. Enemyfying, which feels exciting and satisfying— even righteous and heroic—usually obscures, rather than clarifies, the reality of the challenges we face. It amplifies conflicts, narrows the space for problem solving and creativity, and distracts us with unrealizable dreams of decisive victory from the real work we need to do,” observes Kahane.
Kahane sees the challenge of conflict becoming more acute. “People today are generally more free, individualistic and diverse, with stronger voices and less deference. Volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity are growing.” Yet, contrary to the common view, it is possible for people that hold contradictory positions to find ways to collaborate. That’s what he and 40 others representing military officers, guerrillas and paramilitaries; activists and politicians; businesspeople and trade unionists; landowners and farmers; and academics, journalists and young people, accomplished in the Destino Colombia project. They organized to contribute to ending their country’s 52-year civil war.
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orld Café-style conversations used in Conversation Cafés to discuss issues that matter offer a powerful social technology to engage people in meaningful and constructive dialog in corporate, government and community settings. Understanding that conversation is the core process that drives personal, business and organizational life, it’s a way of thinking and being together sourced in a philosophy of conversational leadership. Embracing a combination of these guiding principles can foster collaborative exchanges, active engagement and helpful possibilities for action. n Clarify the Purpose n Create a Hospitable Space n Explore Questions that Matter n Encourage Everyone’s Contribution n Connect Diverse Perspectives n Listen for Insights and Share Discoveries Source: Tinyurl.com/CafeConversation Principles
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Conflict that has been suppressed goes underground, then boils up in tense situations.
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Jonathan Bender, founder of The Performance of Your Life, a public speaking and personal development business, has been on a lifelong quest of fostering personal growth and societal transformation. His therapeutic classes and workshops demonstrate how to connect, honor and deeply resonate with others, even if they have different worldviews, and how to listen and hear in the same way we want to be heard. Acknowledging the adrenalin rush that’s a common response to fear of conflict, Bender says, “When we learn to be mindful and speak from our entire body, rather than just from our head, we notice that the voice resonates and originates from a much bigger place. This teaches us to cultivate greater awareness of our emotions and how we express them. “Begin by acknowledging an emotion, and then reduce its intensity through slow, deep breaths, paying attention to the correlating physical sensation. Shifting our focus back to the heart allows us to recognize parts of ourselves in the stories of others and come to
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understand that our personal history is the filter through which we ‘enemyfy’,” says Bender, who speaks and presents publicly, educating audiences and clients about the universally challenging performances of everyday life. According to Robert Atkinson, Ph.D., author of The Story of Our Time: From Duality to Interconnectedness to Oneness, today’s rugged in-
dividualism amid conflicts comprises a crisis of consciousness. “No longer can we settle only on seeing things in opposition to one another; we need to shift our consciousness to be able to see the parts coming together in a new whole. Accepting the oneness of humanity as a biological fact, a social necessity and a spiritual reality will lead us further along our journey toward lasting world peace.” His observation fits with what Joanna Macy, author and scholar of Buddhism and deep ecology, believes is the call of our time: “As planetary citizens, we are being called to wake up together.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings who blogs at LindaSechrist.com.
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Sing While We Work Nothing makes meal preparation tasks go faster than crooning along to our favorite carols. Turn up Susan Boyle’s O Holy Night and soon your lungs will be full of air, your heart filled with sentiment, and the turkey stuffed with seasonal goodness will be ready to go into the oven.
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Express Feelings in a Healthy Way Family gatherings can sometimes test our boundaries and patience. Avoid repressing feelings by finding a way to speak a personal truth in the moment, in a calm and healthy fashion. It’s better than returning home stewing about what we wish we could or should have said.
12 Happy Holiday Tips 9 How to Really Enjoy the Season
Assign Roles to Household Helpers The holiday load is lighter when everyone pitches in. Assign specific roles to household members with clear responsibilities, from taking out the garbage to setting the table and washing up.
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eelings of comfort and joy can seem elusive when the holiday to-do list looms or runs amok. The season can seem more like an endless burden than a parade of cheerful events and glad tidings. Amidst celebratory chaos, these simple rules will help restore inner peace and create greater happiness.
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Eschew Perfection Guests are much more interested in filling their stomachs with great food than judging the scuff marks and wall dings. The perfection of the season is found in the special moments when families and friends sit down together.
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Pay Attention to the Smiles The approaching holidays encourage more shared smiles, kind words and thoughtful gestures. While out and about, look for the grins and well wishes. Hold the door open for others and offer a friendly greeting to store clerks. We’ll find ourselves smiling even more, because thoughtfulness is contagious.
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Do Nothing for 15 Minutes It’s amazing how refreshed we feel when we take a few minutes to sit in a comfortable chair and simply experience a moment of stillness. In-
ner quiet allows the mind to relax and reinvest energy in the body, so we can return to holiday activities with renewed zest.
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Give Each Person a Special Gift Think of something thoughtful that both the giver and receiver enjoy doing together and write a promissory note for the shared experience, such as a free backrub, a day spent downtown, a personal manicure or a movie the other person wants to see.
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Take a Holiday Binge Day Designate a day with no limits and no self-judgment. For anyone that mentally monitors their calories or sweets, claim a binge day out loud with permission for total holiday munching freedom. The next day, we can reinstate discipline.
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Go Outside for Fun in Nature Hiking in a nearby forest preserve, skating, sledding or building a snow fort with the kids not only burns energy, but is emotionally exhilarating for the whole family. Pick an outdoor activity, don appropriate togs, and share in the laughter and serenity of a sparkling winter day.
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ands up who doesn’t own a cell phone, a laptop or a tablet? Life without these mobile devices even only 5 years ago would have been ‘normal’ but now it would be pretty hard work and almost inconceivable! Amazing how quickly we have become dependent on mobile technology! But like most people I have started to become concerned about the harmful effects of EMFs, (electromagnetic frequencies) that are emitted from these everyday devices like cell phones, computers, tablets, smart meters, baby monitors and other wireless gadgets. But also, like most people, I’m not about to give up using these modern conveniences; that just would not be practical - though of course all of us could reduce the amount or frequency of usage, and we should certainly keep them away from babies and children far more emphatically! That said, even if I could just ‘switch off’, I would still be exposed to the EMFs being emitted from everyone else’s devices, cell towers, Wi-Fi routers,
power lines etc. there’s just no getting away from it now, but do we really know how it’s affecting us? Problems sleeping, headaches, anxiety, tinnitus, inability to relax, trouble concentrating, fogginess and many similar ’nervous ’ type symptoms are pretty commonplace now, all of which could be as a result of ‘toxic EMF overload’, just as the far more serious health issues that are starting to be recognized as potentially a result of too much exposure to electromagnetic smog. In 2011, the International Agency for Research on Cancer from the World Health Organization, classified radiofrequency EMF—such as the radiation from cellphones—a class 2B carcinogen, meaning it is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Many different worldwide studies have raised troubling questions about possible associations between heavy cell phone use and altered
brain metabolism, sleep disturbance, and even diminished sperm count and sperm damage. More research is needed, but numerous studies cast doubt on the adequacy of the existing Federal Communications Commission limits on cell phone radiation to safeguard public health. The FCC rules, published in 1996 and never updated, were based on studies conducted in the 1980s, before cell phones were as common or frequently used. They do not account for risks to children’s developing brains and consider only short-term cell phone use – not frequent calling every day for decades. So as dependency on gadgets grows and the demand for them increases, (even my kids at school are being exposed routinely in ‘wireless classrooms with laptop or smart boards’) and all the while the frequencies needed becoming stronger, I decided that I should look into products that can help reduce these harmful frequencies. There are several different companies supplying solutions for EMF
protection, but energyDOTS is one that has been around for over 15 years and their products work by ‘harmonizing’ the EMFs (rather than just absorbing or deflecting them) so that they are not so harmful to us or the environment (yes, even animals and plants are affected by these harmful frequencies) so I decided to give them a go. They have a ‘toolkit’ which consists of several really easy to use products, all aimed at tackling the various problems created by EMFs, each from a different angle; The bioDOT is designed to be worn - preferably 24/7. It helps to protect one’s own natural energy field; it can boost energy and reduce stress levels and help to protect from emissions from external wireless devices - it’s a bit like recharging batteries! Options include single and double pack selfadhesive ‘dots’ or the ‘ready to wear’ options bioBAND, bioCLIP or bioTAG. The smartDOT helps to reduce ‘hot ear’, headaches, tension etc. when using any mobile device, cell, laptop, smart meter, baby monitor etc. It is programmed to harmonize or retune the EMF frequencies from the electronic equipment used regularly.
Each cell in the body acts like an antenna, an extremely sensitive transmitter of electromagnetic radiation; the body will thus ‘pick up’ and react to any such field to which it is exposed. Retuning these fields enables the body to relax!
The sleepMAT helps improve the quality of sleep for deeper, sounder, more regenerating sleep and greater relaxation by encouraging brain waves to slow from alpha to beta and the slower theta frequency to of deep sleep.
The spaceDOT or space pyramid helps to reduce the electrical interference in the home or office; it is designed to harmonize disruptive energies and so uplift the energy in a space. The Phi energy that spaceDOT continuously radiates will interact resonantly with the environment to produce a powerful clearing harmonic. This harmonic re-energizes and balances the area.
The aquaDOT is attuned to the vibration of living water – and so helps to restore the natural vitality of water and other liquids. Water is essential to all life on the planet and it is very impressionable (it is a liquid crystal with a pliable lattice matrix) so the water supplied today is just as exposed and sensitive to the vibrational effects of electromagnetic radiation as we are; it can become ‘imprinted’ with distorted frequencies from technology.
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There is even solution for animals – the petDOT - as they are also being detrimentally affected by this type of pollution! Sticking a petDOT on their collar, halter or other item that they wear can help protect and support them from the harmful effects of these gadgets and possibly help boost their natural energy and zest for life! Even though nobody is electrosensitive in my family, when I started to wear the bioCLIP (which is a DOT on an easy-to-use clip), 24/7, I shortly realized that I didn’t have as many headaches as I would have. Also, two years ago, I had my cell phone, equipped with a smartDOT, tested with an EMF detector. No EMF waves were detected, even though the phone call was effectively placed and the quality of the phone conversation was
unaffected. Another cell phone equipped with another type of EMF protection was showing a lesser amount of EMF, but the arrow was still moving up slightly, while with the smartDOT, my cell phone EMF levels stayed at zero. My husband and kids all tried the sleepMAT, and I was able to observe that during the days where I was short on sleep for getting to bed too late and having an early rising, even though it was difficult at first to get up as expected, I realized I wasn’t as tired soon after and could carry my day in a much better way. I actually felt rested, even on a shorter amount of sleep. I don’t mean to use this as a substitute for sleep, as I do like my Zzzzzs, but on the occasional times where I don’t have all the hours I need to sleep, then I appreciate the extra rested feeling I’ve been experiencing since I’ve been sleeping with my
sleepMAT under my fitted sheets. My husband, on the other hand, who has chronic sleeping difficulties, was sleeping a little better, less interrupted. Of course, stress from work is still there and even energyDOTS cannot be a cure-all for all type of stress, but I felt it was at least helping him getting a bit more rested and less stressed out. So did my 9 year old daughter when she started to wear his bioDOT. She had lots of anxiety, especially falling asleep. I felt she was calmer and less anxious following the use of both a bioDOT, spaceDOT and sleepMAT. In the end, in addition to wearing each of us a bioCLIP or bioDOT, I placed a smartDOT on each of our cell phones and tablet, as well as on my laptop. I bought a Pyramid to place in the middle of my house, and I don’t just like the calmness feeling, but also the actually nice design look. I also placed one underneath our Smart Me-
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Colorful Good Health in Holiday Dishes by Judith Fertig
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inter citrus fruits that arrive in a gift basket or show up on sale at the grocer present a welcome bright spot on winter’s darker days. Valencia and blood oranges, limes and Meyer lemons are delicious in their own right, and deserve their place on the breakfast table. Yet there are many other intriguing ways to enjoy them in vinaigrettes, salads, main dishes, baked goods and desserts. Winter citrus is full of health benefits, just when we need them most: during the busy holiday season. To start, they help bolster our immune system, guarding against colds or helping us recover faster. Their high vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, content is water soluble. According to a comprehensive study by the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, a daily intake of 400 milligrams of vitamin C can halve the incidence of colds in adults and cut their duration by 14 percent. The flavonoid hesperidin in citrus helps boost “good” HDL cholesterol and lowers “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglyc26 Wayne County-Detroit Edition
erides, report researchers in the Journal of Nutrition. In a new study in Nutritional Neuroscience, hesperidin in citrus also was found to ameliorate brain deterioration found in Alzheimer’s patients. Other studies further show that the grapefruit diet wasn’t wrong; eating half a fresh grapefruit before each meal can help us lose weight. In a study conducted at the Scripps Clinic, in La Jolla, California, and published in the Journal of Medicinal Food,
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researchers put overweight volunteers on an exercise plan for 12 weeks and asked them to eat either half a fresh grapefruit or drink apple juice and pop a placebo pill before each meal. The grapefruit group dropped an average of three-and-a-half pounds, compared to only one-half pound for the apple group. Limonoids, an antioxidant found in most citrus, may help guard against stomach, lung, breast and skin cancer, according to the U.S. Agricultural Research Service. Animal and human cell studies found that limonoids—especially those in fresh oranges—harbor potential as anticancer compounds. Another study in Nutritional Neuroscience showed that the volatile compound limonene, found in the rind of a lemon, can enhance memory. As nights grow colder and longer, winter citrus “adds a little sunshine to every meal,” says Jamie Schler, author
of the recently released cookbook Orange Appeal: Savory & Sweet. Schler grew up in Florida, surrounded by citrus groves between the Atlantic Coast and Indian River. “Winters meant Dad’s workbench in the garage groaning under the weight of brown paper grocery bags filled to bursting with navels, tangerines, grapefruits, Valencias and tangelos,” writes Schler. “I fondly recall trips in the old green station wagon to the groves on chilly weekend mornings where we could pick them ourselves.” Today, Schler and her husband own and operate the boutique Hotel Diderot, in Chinon, France, where life’s a feast—especially during citrus season. Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).
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Zesty Citrus Holiday Recipes Moroccan Spiced Orange Slices with Orange Blossom Water Orange blossom or orange flower water is available at better grocery stores, kitchen shops, Middle Eastern markets or online. Yields: 4 to 5 servings 5 medium to large navel or large blood oranges 3 Tbsp orange blossom water 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 Tbsp honey or date sugar ½ pomegranate, seeded 1½ to 2 Tbsp coarsely chopped unsalted pistachios 8 to 10 mint leaves, chopped or torn, for garnish Peel the oranges and cut away all of the white pith and outer membrane. Slice each orange across the core into ¼-inch slices, six per orange, reserving any juice that runs off. Push out and discard any spongy white core. Fan the slices in concentric circles, slightly overlapping the fruit, on a large round serving platter. Drizzle the orange blossom water and any reserved runoff juice over the fruit. Using a fine sieve, lightly and evenly dust with cinnamon and a generous drizzle of honey. Chill the oranges for at least 1 hour or longer in the refrigerator before serving. When ready to serve, sprinkle the pomegranate seeds, pistachios and mint leaves evenly over the top.
Meyer Lemon Chia Seed Bowl with Tangerines Yields: 2 servings for breakfast, or as a snack or dessert
¼ heaping cup chia seeds 1½ cups dairy or non-dairy milk 2 Tbsp maple syrup, or to taste 1 Tbsp Meyer lemon juice (or other citrus juice) Pinch of sea salt ½ tsp lemon zest Fresh tangerine segments for garnish
der, 4 to 5 minutes, adding more oil if needed.
In a bowl, stir together the chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, Meyer lemon juice, salt and lemon zest.
Add the remaining butter and oil to the skillet and return to the heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat until softened, transparent and just starting to turn golden.
Add ¼ cup orange juice and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the juice evaporates and the mushrooms are very tender and glazed. Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl and set aside.
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. To serve, spoon the chia seed mixture into bowls and garnish with tangerine segments.
Shiitake Mushroom and Pea Risotto with Orange Yields: 6 servings as side dish or starter or 4 as main dish 2 Tbsp butter or margarine, divided 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided, plus more as needed 8.8 oz shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced into ¼- to ½-inch strips Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Zest of 1 orange 2 large oranges, juiced, about 1 cup, divided 1 small yellow onion, peeled and chopped 9 oz Arborio rice 4 cups warm chicken or vegetable stock or broth 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil or 2 tsp dried; or 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh sage leaves or 1 tsp dried 1½ cups young, tiny sweet peas, fresh or frozen Heat 1 tablespoon each of the butter and oil in a large skillet over mediumlow heat until sizzling starts. Add the mushrooms and salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until ten-
Add the rice and zest and toss with the onions until all the grains are coated in oil. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, stirring, until the rice becomes translucent. Add 2 ladles (about 2/3 cup) of stock and cook, stirring constantly and gently, until the liquid is almost absorbed. If using fresh peas, add them with the first addition of stock. Stir in the fresh or dried herbs at the same time. Continue cooking the risotto over medium heat, adding 2 more ladles (about 2/3 cup) of stock at a time, stirring constantly, allowing each addition of liquid to be almost absorbed before adding more broth. When the rice has cooked for 10 minutes in this manner, add all the remaining juice and cook until it’s absorbed. Continue cooking the rice, stirring, adding 2 ladles (about 2/3 cup) of broth at a time until the liquid is absorbed, about another 10 minutes. When the rice has cooked for a total of 20 minutes, if using frozen peas, stir in the peas, as well as the mushrooms. Add any remaining stock and cook, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender and creamy. Total cooking time should be 20 to 25 minutes from the moment the rice is added to the skillet. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed. Adapted orange recipes are from Orange Appeal, by Jamie Schler, permission of Gibbs Smith.
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calendarofevents All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication, and adhere to our guidelines. Please visit NaturalAwakeningsDetroit.com for guidelines and to submit entries.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1
Winter Splendor Opening Reception – 6-8pm. Bring the family and join in for a celebration of the winter season where there will be refreshments, music and art projects for everyone to take home. There will also be pop up shop and demonstrations with artists, holiday shopping, raffles for decorated Christmas trees, bake sale, art exhibit and more. Free. Breakfast and lunch will be included. Downriver Council for the Arts, 81 Chestnut, Wyandotte. 734720-0671. DownriverArts.org.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2
SharePoint Saturday Detroit 2017 – 8am. Annual event that brings together SharePoint end users, administrators, power users, architects, developers, user experience designers and other professionals that work with Microsoft SharePoint technologies. Free. Wayne State University, Student Center, Student Nursing Association, 5221 Gullen Mall, Detroit. Wayne.edu Writing Artist Statements and Resumes – 11am1pm. Facilitated by Creative Many Michigan, this workshop supports artists to craft effective resumes and concise, passionate artist statements. Enjoy special guest writer, activist, photographer and multimedia artist Sarah Rose Sharpe and Living Arts Detroit as well. Light refreshments provided. Free. Grace in Action, 1725 Lawndale St, Detroit. KresgeArtsInDetroit.org.
Meditation – 1-4pm. Listen to scriptural readings, including the writings of Paramahansa Yogananda and sacred chants that tune into the silence within. Stay for all three hours or come and go on the hour. Free. Song of the Morning Ranch, 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd E, Vanderbilt. SongOfTheMorning.org.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 11
Poets and Pies – 6-8pm. Feed the soul and appetite. M. L. Liebler, Detroit writer, poet and Wayne State University professor, hosts an evening of original literary readings and poetry featuring innovative memoirists and writers. Free. Detroit Public Library, Main Explorers Room, 5201 Woodward Ave. Entrance to the Explorers Room is through the Cass Ave Door. Parking is available in the Putnam St lot, accessible parking is near main Cass Ave entrance. DetroitPublicLibrary.org.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6
Thyroid – 6-8pm. Learn what causes ninety percent of hypothyroidism in the US, what missing lab tests are needed to identify the problem, why simply taking thyroid medications may not impact the condition, and what really works to improve the condition, safely and healthfully. Dinner immediately following seminar presented by leading wellness expert Dr. Lisa Sullivan, N.D. Station 885 Restaurant, 885 Starkweather St, Plymouth. Limited seating available, RSVP: 734-716-5588.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7
Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert – 3pm. Enjoy the Christmas Festival Overture, the Nutcracker Suite and more. $20 for adults, $15 for seniors. Concert is open seating.The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms. GPSymphony.org. Sarap Means Delicious – 6-8pm. Explore one of the many wonderful cultures represented in Detroit with delicious food heritage. Filipino cooking class with Sarap Pop-up Restaurant. New Mt Zion MBC, 2201 Elmhurst St at 14th west of the Lodge south of the Davison, Detroit. 313-655-2344.
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Cold and flu - 7:15pm. It’s that time of year again when you see advertisements for flu shots and cold prevention. Do you want a more natural approach? Join Dr. D to find out what you can do to boost your immune system all winter long. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. RSVP: 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com.
Temple Gathering to Discuss Sexuality and Consciousness – 5-7pm. Curious about Mystery School of the Temple but not sure where to start? Join in for a temple gathering – a regular gathering for seekers, getting a chance to connect and discuss openly on sexuality, consciousness, spirituality, tantra and more. After an opening meditation, there is a Sacred Circle, creating a safe space to share and ask questions on intimate topics, similar to a Satsang in the yoga tradition with a flavor of the talking stick traditions of Native American shamanism. Free. Mystery School of the Temple Arts, Dearborn. Must RSVP: Support@ LeslieBlackburn.com. LeslieBlackburn.com.
Yoga For Beginners – 6:30-8pm. Simple but powerful yoga postures to balance and stabilize. No prior experience with yoga necessary. Ages 7 and up. Free. Riverview Public Library, 14300 Sibley Rd, Riverview. 313-451-4742.
Peace on Earth Holiday Meditation with Ascension Breathing – 10:30am-12pm. Unique, wonderful meditation/conscious breathing to access te light, love and joy of the holiday season. $33. Body Works Healing Center, 819 N Mill St, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-416-5200. BodyWorksHealingCenter.com.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4
Quartz Crystal Singing Bowl Guided Meditation – 7-8pm. One hour reiki infused guided sound healing meditation with shamanic healing elements by Lisa Harthun of Healing Balance LLC Holistic Wellness. No prior meditation experience needed. $10. The Candle Wick Shoppe, 175 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale. 248-547-2987. CandleWickShoppe. com/Index.php.
trees, entertainment and caroling, gifts and commemorative items from the Memories Shoppe and an opportunity for children to take a photo with Santa Clause. Admission includes food and holiday beverages. Children 1-17 free, adults $10. St. Stephen AME Church, 6000 John E Hunter St, Detroit. 313-895-4800.
Zumba – 7pm. All levels welcome. Free. Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Rd, Detroit. 313717-5939.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
7th Annual C. Creations Presents Holiday Spirit Christmas Fashion Show & Style Presentation – 11am. Fundraiser for the Downriver Council for the Arts. Doors open at 11am, following fashion show at 12pm. There will also be raffles, refreshments, a bake sale and holiday shopping. Downriver Council for the Arts, 81 Chestnut, Wyandotte. 734-720-0671. DownriverArts.org.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10
Festival of Christmas Trees – 1-6pm. The afternoon will feature more than 20 theme Christmas
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Motor City Speak Easy Toastmasters – 7-8:30pm. Looking to improve communication and leadership skills? Join in for a meeting and see how to become a better speaker both professionally and in personal relationships. Free. St. Kenneth Catholic Church, 14951 N Haggerty Rd, Plymouth. MCSpeakEasy. ToastmastersClubs.org.
Movie Night “BOUGHT” - 7:15pm. Your Health, now brought to you by Wall Street. The hidden story behind vaccines, big pharma and your food. A Bobby Seehan film. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. RSVP: 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12
Stress, Hormones and Health – 6pm. Seminar presented by leading wellness expert Dr. Lisa Sullivan, N.D. Learn how hormone imbalances can affect sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings and fat burning, why ‘counting calories’ doesn’t work with belly fat, learn the biggest mistake that people make with exercise that prevents weight loss and learn what really works for permanent loss of belly fat bulges safely and healthfully. Free, includes dinner. Roses Restaurant, 201 N Canton Center Rd. RSVP: 734-716-5588. PuroHealthAndWellness.com. Doterra Essential Oils – 6:30pm. Learn about Doterra essential oils. Free. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. 734-4545600. WellnessPlym.com. Essential Oils for the Holiday – 7.15pm. Treat people on your list to Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils this holiday. Whether you’re looking for “mostloved”, or “easy-to-use” oils, you’ll learn about an oil or gift that is right for someone you know. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. RSVP: 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13
Meditation for Beginners – 6-7pm. Learn Isha Kriya, a simple 12-18 minute practice to help become meditative effortlessly. Sessions are conducted by a trained instructor, after which ongoing online support will also be available. Free. Riverview Public Library, 14300 Sibley Rd, Riverview. 313-451-4742.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14
Revitalizing with Bone Broth and Collagen – 7-8:30pm. Take the sag out of swag! Learn about special nutrient foods that can help to keep looking good and feeling younger. Free. Karl Wellness Center and Chiropractic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. RSVP: 734-425-8220. KarlWellnessCenter.com.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15
Third Friday – 5-9pm. The DCA is open late for holiday shopping. Buy handmade items and artwork from local artists. DCA will be trolley stop from downtown Wyandotte. Downriver Council for the Arts, 81 Chestnut, Wyandotte. 734-720-0671. DownriverArts.org. Drop-In Workshop: Snowflakes – 6-9pm. Bring the beauty of winter indoors by making old-fashioned paper snowflakes. Free with general admission, general museum admission is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Detroit Institute of Arts, Art Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-833-7900. DIA.org.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16
RUNdetroit – 8-9am. A group run. They have 3, 6, and 10 mile loops for runners and walkers of all paces. Free. RUNdetroit, 441 W Canfield St, Detroit. Run-Detroit.com.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17
Eastern Holiday Market – 11am-5pm. First annual indoor holiday market featuring Detroit area art, handicrafts and merchandise. Event will feature around 38 local artists, crafters and creatives of all types selling original merchandise for holiday gift shopping needs. Free admission. 3434 Russell St, Detroit. EasternHolidayMarket2017.EventBrite.com.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19
Stress Hormone and Health – 6-8pm. Dinner immediately following seminar presented by leading wellness expert Dr. Lisa Sullivan N.D. Learn how hormone imbalances can affect sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings and fat-burning – why counting calories doesn’t work with belly fat – learn the biggest mistake that people make with exercise that prevents weight loss of belly fat and bulges, safely and healthfully. Free. Roses Restaurant, 201 N Canton Center Rd, Canton. Limited seating, RSVP: 734-716-5588.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23
Zumba – 7pm. All levels welcome. Free. Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Rd, Detroit. 313717-5939.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29
save the date Let Go, Arrive, Begin Again: A New Year’s Retreat – Dec 29-31. For many the holiday season is a time of energy, excitement, family, food, gratitude, travel and gifts. However, it is also a time of depression and challenge for some. This weekend walk away from that which stands in the way and into that which is available, lighter, greater and real. Let go while finding a unique way of celebrating the small things together. $111. Song of the Morning Ranch, 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd E, Vanderbilt. SongOfTheMorning.org.
Rockin’ NYE – Ball Drop Event – 6pm-1am. Community Choice Credit Union presents a celebration in downtown Wyandotte. Guests will gather for a free concert with national and local bands plus a heated family tent with kids activities. Free and for all ages. Downtown Wyandotte, Biddle Ave and Maple next to the iconic Clock Tower. Facebook. com/RockinNYE/
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Detoxification/Weight Loss – 7-8:30pm. Learn about latest natural formulas for safely reducing belly fat and increasing metabolic rate, how and why they work. Free. Karl Wellness Center and Chiropractic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. RSVP: 734-425-8220. KarlWellnessCenter.com.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31
New Year’s Eve Peace Meditation –12-1:30pm. Start the New Year with a renewed sense of peace within. This meditation extends to all beings throughout the Universe with wishes for wellness, success, health, prosperity and sustained peace. $20. Body Works Healing Center, 819 N Mill St, Plymouth. RSVP: 734416-5200. BodyWorksHealingCenter.com.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20
Wellness Wednesday – 9am-9pm. Enjoy a special offer twenty-two percent off discount. Does not apply to Juice Bar, Professional Line products, Family Farms and manager specials. Free. Nutrition Unlimited, 14185 Eureka Rd, Southgate. 734-284-2357. SuperHealthShop.com.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21
Meditation - 7:15pm. Want to clear your energy? Join MJ for an evening of meditation, and learn techniques to use at home. With breath work and a quiet environment you can take a break from your daily activities. Whether you have meditated or you want to begin meditating; Everyone Welcome! Free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. RSVP: 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com.
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Dance Meditation Technique – 10am-noon. This 90-minute, un-choreographed, whole-being workout is a drug-free, scientific technique and art for transforming tension into creativity. $10. The Scarab Club, 217 Farnsworth, Detroit. 248-910-3351. DanceMT.com.
Run For God – 6:30-8am. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church “Run For God” team trains throughout the year. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join for exercise and fellowship. Free. Smith Middle School, 23851 Yale St, Dearborn. 734-429-3214.
Jazz in the Afternoon – 2-5pm. Gina’s Jazz & Soul Food presents Jazz in the Afternoon featuring Sky Covington & Jimi Blues. Free. 17410 E Warren, Detroit. 248-766-8332. Community Yoga Session – 4-5pm. $20/drop-in. Citizen Yoga, 1224 Library St, Detroit. 313-5025450.
monday Downtown Street Eats – 11am-2pm. Great lunchtime choices from food trucks that line Cadillac Square. Campus Martius Park, Detroit. CampusMartiusPark.org. Gentle Yoga – 12-1pm. All levels welcome. Class with Barb Prusak and Margie LoDuca. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.
Fundamentals of Stretching – 2pm. All levels welcome. Free. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com.
Track Workouts – 5:45-6:45pm. Group run. Workouts will be based around half and full marathons, 5K and 10K training, and body weight strength workouts for runners. Free. WSU Lowell Blanchard Track, 5210 Gullen Mall, Detroit. Run-Detroit.com. Beginner Belly Dance with Abida – 6-7pm. Learn the ancient art of belly dance. All fitness levels welcome, no experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water. Class will cover basic isolations and movements followed be a choreographed dance to practice at home. $10. Victor’s Den, Fitness Center (inside main doors to the right), 780 Town Center Dr, Dearborn. 313-506-3073. Yoga with Yoganic Flow – 6-7pm. Donations accepted. Lafayette Greens, at the corner of Michigan Ave & Shelby, Detroit. 313-285-2244.
Greater Health Community Walking Group – 6-7:30pm. Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. 313-451-1278. Olive-Seed.com/STGH. Skate Night – 6-8pm. Join friends and family for roller skating fun. Skate rental $1.50. $2 admission. Lincoln Park Skating Center, 1419 Southfield Rd. 313-381-7465. LincolnParkSkating.com.
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SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 1st & 3rd Tues. Free to Chamber members, one business per industry. Nonmembers can visit two meetings free. WCCC-Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd, Conference Rm 8, Taylor. 734 2846000. swcrc.com Senior Day – 9am-9pm. Seniors ages 62 and over can enjoy an extra discount of sixteen percent off. Free. Nutrition Unlimited, 14185 Eureka Rd, Southgate. SuperHealthShop.com
Greater Health Community Walking Group – 6-7:30pm. Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. 313-451-1278. Olive-Seed.com/STGH.
Itch-to-Stitch – 6-7:30pm. Knitters and crocheters gather to work on their latest projects. Bring projects, enjoy company while working and get help from experienced knitters. Free. Taylor Community Library, 12303 Pardee, Taylor. CityOfTaylor.com. Open Mic – 8pm. 2nd Tue. For musicians, poets, comedians, etc. Sign-up starts at 6:30pm. Free. Always Brewing Detroit, 19180 Grand River, Detroit. 313-879-1102.
OGD ft. Sky Covington – 8:30pm. Jazz night presented by Baker’s Keyboard Lounge. $10 cover. Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, 20510 Livernois, Detroit. 248-445-1277.
wednesday SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 2nd & 4th Tue. Free to Chamber members, one business per industry. Nonmembers can visit two meetings free. WCCC-Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd, Conference Rm 8, Taylor. 734 2846000. swcrc.com. Special Discount Event – 9am-9pm. Enjoy an extra sixteen percent off (no discounts on family farms, professional lines, manager specials and juice bar). Free. Nutrition Unlimited, 14185 Eureka Rd, Southgate. SuperHealthShop.com. Rotary Club of Detroit – Noon-1:30pm. Great local speakers at this weekly lunch meeting. Business attire. $26.50. Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison Ave, Detroit. RSVP: 586-943-5785.
Crafts Hour – 2-3pm. Ages 5-12. Free. Harper Woods Public Library, Once Upon a Time Rm, 19601 Harper Ave. 313-343-2575.
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Qigong – 6-7pm. With Emily Rogers. Donations accepted. Lafayette Greens at the corner of Michigan Ave & Shelby, Detroit. 313-285-2244.
Crochet Guild Meeting – 6-8pm. The Metro Detroit Crochet Guild meets at Detroit Fiber Works. Free. Detroit Fiber Works, 19359 Livernois, Detroit. 313610-5111 or 313-457-3431. Canton Communicators Club – 6:30pm. Learn to become a better communicator and improve public speaking abilities. Canton Human Services Center, 50430 School House Rd, Rm D, Canton. Meditation and Mindful Musings – 7pm. Deep meditation followed by a mindful, supportive discussion of a spiritual topic. Free. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. 734-421-1760. UnityOfLivonia.org.
Traditional African Dance – 7-8pm. With Sistah Nubia. Free (donations accepted). Detroit Market Garden, 1850 Erskine St, Detroit. 313-237-8733. GreeningOfDetroit.com. Posture Pro Yoga Level I/II – 7:30-9pm. Join instructor Sheri Giorio for a therapeutic yoga class. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.
thursday Thermography First – With Linda Honey. Appointment based. Radiation-free thermographic scans. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. RSVP: 586-770-4429.
Run For God – 6:30-8am. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church “Run For God” team trains throughout the year. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join for exercise and fellowship. Smith Middle School, 23851 Yale St, Dearborn. 734-429-3214.
SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 1st & 3rd Thur. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Nonmembers can visit two meetings per month. WCCCD Downriver Campus, EPAC Rm 8 (upstairs), 21000 Northline, Taylor. 734 284-6000. swcrc.com. Tai Chi/Qigong – 10am. Learn practices that can help reduce pain, blood pressure, stress and help many chronic health issues. All levels welcome. $5. Good Shepherd UMC, 1570 Mason St, Dearborn. 313-429-3214. Facebook.com/Ease.Chi
Adult Creative Coloring – 2-4pm. Coloring pages and crayons will be provided if needed. Free. Dearborn Senior Services, Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. 313942-2412. DearbornFordCenter.com. Zen Stretch Class – 5:45-6:45pm. Held at The Wellness Garden. Michigan Massage Professionals, Ste 105, 6755 Merriman, Garden City. 734-664-5275.
Ashtanga – 6pm. Knowledge of yoga helpful, all levels welcome. Yoga Shala & Wellness, 25411 Warren, Ste D, Dearborn Heights. 313-278-4308. Greater Health Community Walking Group – 6-7:30pm. Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy
fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. 313-451-1278. Olive-Seed.com/STGH. Jam Session – 10pm-2am. Harbor House Detroit presents Thursday Night Jam Session hosted by Sky Covington. $5. Harbor House, 440 Clinton, Detroit. 248-766-8332. HarborHouseMi.com.
friday Senior Fitness – 11am-12pm. Hosted by Healthy Detroit and Detroit Parks and Recreation Department. All levels welcome. Free. Butzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval Ave, Detroit. 313-628-2100. Detroit City Chess Club – 4-8pm. Join the Detroit City Chess Club in their regular Friday meet-ups in Prentis Court. Free. DIA, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. DIA.org. 313-833-7900. Stretching Class – 5:30pm. All levels welcome. Free. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com.
Candlelight Yin – 6-7pm. All levels welcome. Class with Rae Golematis. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.
saturday Detroit Eastern Market – 6am-4pm. Cooking demonstrations, food trucks, entertainment. Russell, between Mack Ave & Gratiot Ave. 313-833-9300. Yoga In The Gardens – 9:30-10:30am. Rejuvenate mind, body and spirit through easy yoga moves guided by instructor Connie Fedel of Taylor Yoga. All levels welcome. $10. Taylor Conseratory, 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. 888-383-4108. TaylorConservatory.org.
Mind, Body, Spirit Class – 10am. May be tai chi, or qigong or chair yoga. Classes free, donation encouraged. Source Booksellers, 4240 Cass, Ste 105, Detroit. 313-832-1155. Yoga – 11:45am. All levels welcome. $5 per class for prepay or $7 drop in. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com.
Hatha Flow Donation Yoga – 4pm. All levels welcome in a serene studio with natural light. Be Nice Yoga, 4100 Woodward, Detroit. 313-544-9787.
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Founded by the late Dr. Keefa L o r r a i n e Weatherspoon, and created to empower the community via holistic awareness, the center’s nonprofit organization continues her legacy through its daily schedule of classes, activities, products and services. Ionized alkaline water is also available at the Water Station.
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Dr. Lisa Sullivan, Naturopathic Doctor 533 Main Street Belleville, MI 48111 734-716-5588 Contact@Purohealthandwellness.Com PuroHealthAndWellness.com At Puro Health and Wellness, we specialize in Comprehensive Wellness Programs designed individually to help people figure out what is causing their health problem and fixing it through: Detox, Nutrition, Exercise, Hormones, and Nervous System balancing.” See ad, page 7.
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Healthy Traditions Network
The Metro Detroit Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation 1648 East 13 Mile Road Madison Heights, Michigan 48071 248-828-8494 info@HTNetwork.org - HTNetwork.org We are a unique, nonprofit organization connecting likeminded people and communities to farms and other sources dedicated to providing nutrient-dense foods for our tables. With the belief that we are responsible for building good health – especially that of our children – the network strives to provide opportunities to learn about and experience foods that sustain and uplift us. Please join our Facebook and Meetup groups, or follow us on Pinterest.
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