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lthough it’s raining outside, it feels like fresh spring rain now, and the sun still seems to rewarm us a little. A month ago I was cheering for the first buds in the garden outside before we got that very windy day followed by a few more days of snow and some were still out of power for many days. Springtime in southeast Michigan is always very rocky and unpredictable! As an extra benefit, when the sun comes out, so do most of my neighbors, so I’m getting reacquainted with people I haven’t seen for months. Maybe spring is actually here. This month, Natural Awakenings is celebrating Earth Day and we have prepared a few interesting articles for you: “Eco Yards” gives us the bad news about traditional turf: it’s “an ecological nightmare,” and it doesn’t give us much for the time, effort and chemicals we put into it. We could plant food, herbs, bee-friendly flowers, or bird-friendly shrubs in that space, keep it equally attractive, and most likely enjoy it more. If you’re re-assessing your relationship with your lawn mower, this article might be for you. “New Wave: Kids Organize to Save Our Oceans.” Their scientific knowledge, world perspective, and ability to organize exceed anything I could have imagined when I was in high school. I hope adults can simultaneously support them when they need it, and stay out of their way as they tackle this high-stake problem. For a bigger picture, look at “How Thriving Ecosystems Sustain Prosperity.” With politicians once again talking about wealth extraction from public lands, it is immediately timely. In a trees-vs-forest discussion, we know the trees are worth a few dollars per board foot, but how do we put a price on the clean water, solid ground, or breathable air that we get from a standing forest? Does the air and water belong to us, or were they sold along with the trees? Does anybody recall getting a check that makes the kids’ asthma okay, or helps with the tax bill for the water treatment plant? The discussion needs to begin with a holistic definition of “prosperity,” and this article is a good introduction. The other big theme of this month is about massage and bodyworks. This reminds me how important it is to take time out to take personal care of ourselves. Like many of you, I have my aches once in awhile, and back pain or neck pain is a recurring one. Tensions build up, and they seem to take forever to go away. A massage or bodywork is a way to speed healing and release all those tensions. Reducing stress would be another great example. We have a few new advertisers that will help you apply the wisdom found in the articles to your life. Enjoy your month and this month’s Natural Awakenings magazine, and be sure to share it with a friend.

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Turning Lawns into Native Landscapes by Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko

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NA Magazine of Wayne County Partners with Kroger

atural Awakenings Magazine, a national branded magazine with almost 4 million readers nationwide, has recently partnered with Kroger stores. Starting this April issue, the magazine will be distributed in most Kroger stores within Wayne County and will reach a much larger audience! To pick up a copy, look out for the tall racks typically located towards the exit after finishing any grocery shopping. One of the shelves within the rack will be reserved for local Natural Awakenings Magazine. The magazine is popular and the copies might go very quickly, but adjustments will be made to the quantities in the next months to answer the growing demand. So in addition to regular Natural Awakenings Magazine distribution locations at local healthy grocery stores, wellness practitioners, chiropractors, yoga studio, spa massages, restaurants, etc., pick up a copy of the magazine at your local Kroger and never miss an issue again! For more information: NaturalAwakeningsDetroit.com, or call at 313-221-9674.

etroit is getting a new indoor multi-sport complex featuring a cycling velodrome as part of the city of Detroit’s planned improvements. The complex will feature three main components: a velodrome cycling track, running, walking and in-line skating lanes and a multipurpose infield and coffee shop. The Detroit Fitness Foundation said it plans to break ground in the spring and open in late summer 2017. The complex, funded by the Foundation, will be an air dome structure designed and built under the leadership of velodrome developer Dale Hughes, DFF executive director. Among other programs, the complex will provide free access and programs including coaching and equipment for youth and seniors in the community. Mayor Mike Duggan said, “Having safe and healthy spaces within our neighborhoods for families to live and play is essential to our city’s continued growth. The Detroit Fitness Foundation initiative will be a great asset to our community and its residents.” For more information, visit: DetroitFitness.org.

Many New Developments from Bell Lifestyle Products

ith more than 20 years of experience, Bell Lifestyle Products Inc., in South Haven, Michigan, is expanding its line of products, most recently launching a new, all-in-one bladder and urinary tract support formulation and a new line of sports supplements. It has also updated its ecommerce website to allow visitors to more easily shop online or find their local Bell Lifestyle retailer. The Bell Lifestyle website also provides considerable health and wellness resources including the Bell Wellness Center, containing hundreds of recipes, infographics and articles on physical, mental, social and nutritional wellness from selected category experts. New articles are posted weekly, providing helpful information on dealing with many ailments for people of all ages. Bell Lifestyle Products offers a full money-back guarantee on more than 60 natural health products—in new, color-coded packaging to assist in product selection— across 13 health categories that are available in more than 7,000 health food stores and pharmacies worldwide. For more information, call 800-333-7995, email Info@BellLifestyle.com or visit BellLifestyle.com or Bell-Wellness.com. See ad, page 39.

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VegFest Features Star Trek’s Worf, Food & Family Fun

egFest, the popular annual event presented by VegMichigan, takes place Sunday, April 30 at Novi’s Suburban Collection Showplace. With 5000 expected, VegFest has become one of the largest one-day events of the year. The vegan taste fest and expo features more than 150 restaurants, food vendors and exhibitors; some new family activities, and several speakers, including one that will appeal particularly to Trekkies: actor Michael Dorn, better known as Worf in Star Trek, who attributes his supreme health to his vegan diet and lifestyle. The speaker lineup also includes Michael Greger, MD, who will discuss his New York Times best seller, How Not to Die; along with local plant-based cardiologist and Michael Dorn, A.K.A. Worf national PBS program host Joel Kahn, MD; functional nutritionist and author Kerrie Saunders, MS, LLP, PhD and others, to be announced. The most crowded room at VegFest is always the food court, where visitors can enjoy free samples as well as purchase a wide variety of delicious vegan foods from more than 50 local restaurants, bakeries and food companies. Another 80 exhibitors will offer vegan and eco-friendly products, cruelty-free fashion, cookbooks, cooking demonstrations, nonprofit information and much more. New this year is an expanded Kids’ Zone, which will feature more games, face painting and intriguing information about animals. Kids will enjoy experiencing the life of a farm animal by stepping into their world through virtual reality 360 glasses. “Our hope is to make VegFest more entertaining for the entire family,” says Paul Krause, president of VegMichigan. “You can improve your health, and learn more about food, animals and the environment in a fun and friendly way.” For $12 in advance or $15 at the door, visitors can enjoy an entire day’s worth of entertainment, food and shopping, and leave with a wealth of knowledge. VegMichigan members are admitted free. For details, visit www.vegmichigan.org or call 877-778-3464. See ad, page 33.

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he Natural Awakenings healthy living, healthy planet lifestyle app has been upgraded with a brand-new look and updated features. The changes to the free app, which has already been downloaded by 40,000-plus users, will make keeping up with the best choices for a green and healthy lifestyle easier than ever. New features include being able to sign up for promotions, updates and newsletters plus linking to the Natural Awakenings website. Visitors can find local magazines nationwide; a national directory of healthy and green businesses and resources with products, practitioners and services, complete with directions; updated national monthly magazine content; archives of hundreds of previously published articles on practical, natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, creative expression, personal growth and sustainable living by national experts that are searchable by key words; and an archive of articles in Spanish. “These upgrades and expanded accessibility will empower people to enjoy healthier, happier and longer lives more easily than ever before,” notes Natural Awakenings founder Sharon Bruckman. “Offering free access to Natural Awakenings’ powerful network of healthy living resources through this exclusive app is another way we can serve our users.” To download the free app, search for Natural Awakenings on Google Play or the Apple app store or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

“Best of ExpoWest” Showcases Innovative Products in Natural Health

esse R. Brown N.D. will present an informative session on the hottest new and innovative products in Natural health called “Best of ExpoWest”. This free class is based on his 15th and most recent trip to the World’s Largest Natural Products Event, ExpoWest held in annually in Anaheim, Ca. Dr. Brown will share his unique insights and from industry experts and CEOs on new products you should be looking and asking for, for you and your family. Hear exclusive, live interviews with Jeffrey Smith, John Lewis (the Badass Vegan) Ziggy Marley, Dr. John Gray, Brenda Watson, Dr. Cass Ingram and from industry innovators as young as 26 years of age. Do you want to find products that are non GMO, gluten free, or work better than drugs for respiratory ailments, gut problems, pain and inflammation? Do CBDs and new Cannabis based products work and where can you get them? What are the best household cleaners for people and the planet? Want to support companies that have strong social missions and solve health problems? If you are interested in finding out how you can create a product that could land you on Shark Tank or take you product to market in a $180 Billion dollar high growth industry reserve a seat now, limited space is available! Free class samples and give aways for the first 30 registrants donated by the companies. Held on Saturday April 8, 2017 in the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Bldg. 20950 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI. 48219 call 313-538-5433. See calendar listing and ad on back cover. natural awakenings

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Multi-Family Recyling

iving with a family in an apartment or unit and still want to recycle? Education of the residents is a good place to start. Multi-family recycling is not a new concept and certainly is not a difficult one. However, the collection of recyclables on multi-family properties is something that can easily be overlooked in a community. Communities define “multifamily” properties in different ways and collect their recycling in different ways. Typically these include apartments, townhomes, condos or any property with eight or more habitable units. Multi-family recycling programs tend to start out as a government program to enhance the amount of recyclables collected in a community to reach its sustainability goals. There is a cost to recycle as it requires additional equipment and labor. The multifamily building property owners are recommended to work with their trash hauler to determine how to cost effectively collect recyclables. There is not a collection method that works for everyone, everywhere, but it can be helpful to understand current recycling systems and the full community at large. Starting a Multi-Family Recycling Program in your community is a great way to celebrate Earth Month! Visit: Recycle.com/Multi-FamilyRecycling-101-Why-How-Who-Cares.

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he Massage Room in Dearborn is a serene and comfortable environment that allows an escape from the stresses of everyday life into a world of relaxation and tranquility. Once inside these doors, there is a sense of warmth and relief - the therapeutic scents of aromatherapy, the sounds of a soothing waterfall and calming music to touch the soul. Their professional staff is dedicated to providing the best and most affordable service and can individualize a treatment plan specific to certain needs, bringing together body, mind and soul. Some of their massage services include swedish, therapeutic, prenatal, sports in addition to hot stone therapy, reiki, crystal healing, angel card reading, integrated reflexology and more. First timers can enjoy five dollars off their first service at The Massage Room. Also, until April 30, The Massage Room will be offering 10% off a full price massage. For more information: The Massage Room, 1537 Monroe St, Ste 200, Dearborn. 313-.565.9124. TheMassageRoom.com. See ad, page 33.

Holistic and Psychic Fair

aturday, April 22 through April 23 will be Intuitives Interactive’s 5th annual holistic and psychic expo. This large event is being presented to you by the Enlightened Soul Center in Ann Arbor. The Expo will feature alternative wellness providers such as reflexologists, Reiki practitioners, massage therapists, ThetaHealing, Access Bars, medical intuitives, and many energy workers who mix a variety of modalities. There are also some unique and rare holistic offerings: A one-of-a-kind experience is a color-ray light and s Chamber built by Joy Harmonics, with pyramid energy penetrating the person sitting in the chamber as they are immersed in a color of the sun’s spectrum, while listening to the corresponding sound of the solfeggio tones with headphones. The BEMER (Bio-Electro-Magnetic-Energy-Regulation) booth will offer 8-minute sessions on the machine, which increases general blood flow systemically throughout the entire body, thereby supporting the body’s own ability to heal itself. The BEMER is FDA-approved and is being used by NASA. Tickets can purchased online in advance for a discount through April 17. Otherwise it is $10 daily adult or $15 for a weekend pass, $8 for college students, $5 for kids 12-17 years, 12 and under free. Paid admission includes free presentations and parking. Volunteers needed. Spring Holistic and Psychic Expo, April 22 10am-6pm, April 23 11am-5pm. Eastern Michigan University, 2nd floor Ballroom and Auditorium, 900 Oakwood St, Ypsilanti. 734-358-0218. HolisticPsychicExpo.com. See ad, page 2.

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Drinking More Water Improves Food Intake

uopeng An, Ph.D., a kinesiology and community health professor at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, studied the hydration and dietary habits of more than 18,300 American adults and found that drinking more water each day can impact the overall calories and nutritional value of food consumed. Reviewing data from four parts of the National Center for Health Statistics’ National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, in which participants were asked to recall their food and drink intake during two non-consecutive days, An determined the percentage of plain water drunk by each person. He found an association between a 1 percent increase in the subjects’ daily intake of plain water and an 8.6-calorie reduction in food intake. An also discovered a slight reduction in foods high in fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol with the change. Participants that increased their plain water consumption by one to three cups reduced their calorie intake by 68 to 205 calories per day. The same increase in water correlated with a daily reduction in sodium intake by 78 to 235 milligrams, five to 18 grams less sugar and seven to 21 milligrams less cholesterol.

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arefoot running has become a popular activity for athletes, and with the right training, can be a helpful tool for many runners. A recent study from the University of Jaén, in Spain, confirms the benefits of barefoot running. Researchers set out to determine what types of changes a 12-week program of barefoot running would produce in foot strike patterns, inversion, eversion and foot rotation. Thirty-nine recreational athletes with no experience in barefoot running participated. Twenty formed the experimental group, with 19 serving as a control group. Researchers determined each runner’s low, high and comfortable running speed and conducted pre- and post-running tests using cameras to document foot strike patterns. The experimental group’s training consisted of a progressive increase in the duration and frequency of barefoot running, while those in the control group performed the same progressive running program with their shoes on. The experimental group showed significant changes in foot strike pattern, with a tendency toward a mid-foot strike at all speeds. They also displayed changes in foot rotation and inversion toward a more centered strike at the lower speed, supporting the notion that progressive barefoot training can help athletes trying to change their foot pattern to a mid- or front-foot strike.

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Chelation Cuts Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

esearchers from the Mount Sinai Medical Center, in Miami Beach, concluded in a 2016 review of research that chelation therapy using agents such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) can significantly reduce risk of cardiovascular events. The review highlighted research showing that heavy metals such as cadmium have been linked with increased cardiovascular disease risk, and chelation therapy has been shown to effectively remove heavy metals from the body. Of particular interest was a study that specifically tested the effectiveness of chelation therapy on reducing cardiovascular events. The randomized, doubleblind study involved 1,708 patients ages 50 and up that had experienced a heart attack at least six weeks prior. Half were given 40 infusions of a 500 milliliter chelation solution with EDTA. The other half received a placebo. Researchers measured deaths, heart attacks and strokes, along with other heart conditions and subsequent hospitalization for an average period of 55 months. They found that the chelation therapy reduced heart attacks and strokes by 23 percent and reduced hospitalization for heart attacks by 28 percent.

Sage Linked to Cognitive Health

2016 review from Australia’s Murdoch University, in Perth, confirms the cognitive benefits of consuming plants in the Salvia genus, particularly sage. Cognition includes processes associated with attention, memory, judgment, evaluation, reasoning, problem solving and decision making. Researchers discussed the theory that an accumulation of amyloid-ß peptide (Aß) in the body is responsible for some cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer’s patients. Studies have shown that sage can protect mice against Aß-induced neurotoxicity, thus helping to preserve cognition. The researchers also highlighted acetylcholine (ACh), a neurotransmitter believed to play an important role in attention, learning, memory and motivation. ACh enzyme inhibitors help prevent alterations in ACh, preserving these functions. In vitro and animal studies show that some species of salvia are effective ACh enzyme inhibitors. In addition, animal studies have shown that sage extracts can reduce depression and anxiety. Both of these conditions can contribute to a decrease in cognitive function. Further research is needed to determine the extent of the effect and safe dosage.

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The benefits of Alkaline Water

ith the ‘boil water advisory’ that was issued to a large section of Detroit and other local areas, the subject of clean water, has become vital. It is something that for many is readily available, and that we do not really think about until it’s not available. Water is vital to our existence and our health, both directly and indirectly through vegetation. The human body can last weeks without food, but only days without water. Perhaps it’s time we consider the water we are drinking, and how it effecting us. Our body is a careful balance of alkaline and acid. One way to tell if your body is balanced is that when you eliminate your urine should be alkaline, and your solid waste should be acid. This being the case, drinking alkaline water is extremely beneficial to your body. Alkaline water is naturally oxygenated and energized and fortified with age-defying, mineralized antioxidants to boost metabolism and speed the release of harmful metals, toxins and fat cells from the body. Ionized alkaline water neutralizes excess acids to balance the body’s pH. Since an adult body is approximately 80% water, and the brain is 85% water, hydration daily is essential. A good rule of thumb is to drink half your body weight in ounces of water per day. Besides all if the naturopathic services, classes and activities at the Detroit Wholistic Center & Wholistic Training Institute, alkaline water is also available. At the institute and the center you can learn about the proper pH level you need, and you can learn about the numerous benefits of using ionized alkaline water daily. Fee: $3 per plastic gallon; $7 per glass; $2 refill. Location: 20944 and 20954 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48219, www. DetroitWholisticCenter.com. Call (313) 538-LIFE (5433) for information or an appointment. See ad on back cover. 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.

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The Pacific island nation of Kiribati has established the world’s second-largest (1.3 million-square-mile) shark sanctuary, which bans commercial fishing throughout, and has also expanded the Micronesia Regional Shark Sanctuary. The possession, trade and sale of sharks and shark products are also prohibited in these areas as is the use of fishing gear such as wire leaders for targeting sharks. Worldwide, about 100 million sharks are killed each year in commercial fisheries. Nearly 30 percent of all known shark species assessed by scientists are now threatened with extinction. Sharks are particularly vulnerable to overfishing because they mature and reproduce slowly. Many Pacific island nations have established shark sanctuaries, recognizing the valuable ecosystem and economic roles that healthy populations provide. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora recently added 13 shark and mobula ray species to its list, a step toward ensuring sustainable and legal trade of these species.

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Traffic Pollution Chokes Big Cities Worldwide When air pollution blanketed Paris for three days, authorities called it the worst bout in 10 years and made public transit free. For the fourth time in 20 years, the city instituted a system based on alternating odd and even license plate numbers to keep certain vehicles off city streets, effectively cutting daily traffic in half; it’s the first time the ban’s been maintained for consecutive days. “Cars are poisoning the air,” says Paris city hall transport official Herve Levife. “We need to take preventive measures.” Three other cities—Athens, Madrid and Mexico City—will ban diesel engines by 2025 as part of a similar effort. Beijing, China’s capital city, has such dirty skies from cars and coal that protective masks are commonplace despite emissions restrictions and power plant closures, partly due to pollutants from neighboring regions. Paris leads the world in monthly car-free days, but several large metro cities participate in an international car-free day each September 22, including Washington, D.C., Seattle and Long Island, New York. Source: EcoWatch.com 16 Wayne County Edition

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Many grocery store foods are wrapped in plastic packaging that creates non-recyclable, non-biodegradable waste, even though thin, plastic films are not efficient at preventing spoilage. Some plastics are also suspected of leaching harmful compounds into food. Researcher Peggy Tomasula, D.Sc., is leading a U.S. Department of Agriculture team developing an environmentally friendly film made of the milk protein casein that addresses these issues. She states, “The protein-based films are powerful oxygen blockers that help prevent food spoilage. When used in packaging, they could prevent food waste during distribution along the food chain.” Plastic six-pack rings are renowned for their negative impact on wildlife and the environment. Now the Saltwater Brewery, in Delray Beach, Florida, is making edible six-pack rings for beer cans that are 100 percent biodegradable. Constructed of barley and wheat ribbons from the brewing process, they can be safely eaten by animals that come into contact with the refuse. Company President Chris Gove notes, “We hope to influence the big guys and inspire them to get on board.” Source: American Chemical Society

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Detroit Zoo (8450 W. 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067, 248-541-5717) Earth-friendly crafts, an endangered species scavenger hunt, animal enrichment activities, and zookeeper talks by conservation groups are FREE with normal zoo admission. Bring in an old phone to recycle and the Detroit Zoo will reduce admission price to $9.

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he federal Every Student Succeeds Act, passed in December 2015 to take effect in the 2017-2018 school year, is the first law in U.S. history to include language that supports environmental education. Plans call for it to be integrated with current state standards, graduation requirements, teacher development and assessment, funding sources and policy action steps. EducationWorld.com offers lesson plan ideas for students. For example, students from third grade through high school might collect their household junk mail and explore ways to reduce it. Those in kindergarten through eighth grade may create a binder of information on endangered species that includes maps, animal facts and threats to their survival, exploring causal interconnections throughout the planet. Students can also build a cafeteria compost pile or find ways to improve their school’s recycling program. Kathleen Rogers, president of the nonprofit Earth Day Network, on EarthDayNetwork.org, says, “We need to promote environmental consciousness into our children’s curricula so they are able to analyze problems, think critically, balance needs and take informed action.” Earth Day isn’t just one day. Aware citizens can take a rewarding action every day. Help our community celebrate and forward its progress toward

sustainability at these local Earth Day 2017 events.

EARTH DAY LOCAL EVENTS Yo MoMMa! Earth DaY CElEbration April 22, 10AM-Noon. Reduce, reuse, recycle aren’t enough! What we eat and how we live affects your family and the environment. What we do make a difference! Make a change! Learn how to take care of Yo Momma now for future generations. Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Bldg., 20950 Grand River Ave, Detroit MI 48219. Free Event. Donations accepted. 313-255-6155. See calendar listing and ad on back cover.

WaYnE CoUntY Earth DaY CElEbration April 22, 1PM- 4PM Nankin Mills Interpretive Center (33175 Ann Arbor Trail in Westland) This is a free event and no pre-registration is required. Live animal shows, music, crafts, speakers, nutty nature reenactors and educational demonstrations will all be a part of the family fun! Free event. For more information, call 734261-1990.

Earth DaY 5K & 10K DEtroit During the month of April, even better if you can do it on Earth Day, April 22. Virtual race. Complete a 5K or 10K race on your own and submit time to us. We’ll ship you a beautiful earth medal. Why: To celebrate our beautiful earth! Cost: $17, which includes your medal, official bib and shipping. Plus, at least 15% of every entry will be donated to Wild Earth Allies. http://detroit.eventful.com/events/earthday-5k-10k-detroit-/E0-001-100395985-7

roYal oaK Earth DaY CElEbration April 22, 7AM-1PM Royal Oak Farmers Market (316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI) Learn more about native plants, rain barrels, family fun, raffles, vendors, and displays. For more info, call 248-246-3180.

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ECo YarDS Turning Lawns into Native Landscapes by Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko

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raditional turf lawns are an ecological nightmare,” says John Greenlee, author of The American Meadow Garden, who notes that most monoculture turf lawns never even get used. His company, Greenlee and Associates, in Brisbane, California, designs residential and other meadows throughout the U.S. as an engaging alternative. Many other appealing options likewise use native plants appropriate to the local climate. For instance, replacing Kentucky bluegrass, Bermuda grass or another non-native species with natives can deliver drought resistance and lower irrigation needs; eliminate any need for fertilizers or toxic pesticides; reduce or eliminate labor-intensive and often polluting mowing and edging; enhance the beauty of a home; and attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife. 18 Wayne County Edition

Before replacing a lawn, determine the desired result. It may simply be achieving a low-maintenance, lawn-free yard; growing food like vegetables, herbs, fruit or nuts; or supplying ample flowers for a fresh weekly bouquet. Other benefits might include increasing privacy, dining al fresco, escaping into nature or even sequestering carbon dioxide to reduce climate change. To be successful, choices must be appropriate to the climate, plant hardiness zone, local zoning ordinances and homeowner association rules. Also consider the soil quality and acidity, moisture content and whether plantings will be in full sun or shade, or both.

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From the Midwest to New England, “Wild ginger makes a nice, low groundcover with heart-shaped leaves in shade or part shade, where lawn grass often struggles,” suggests Pam Penick, of Austin, Texas, author of Lawn Gone: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard. “Pennsylvania sedge, a low, grassy, meadow-like groundcover, can also work. For areas with full sun, bearberry, an evergreen creeping shrub with red berry-like fruit in fall, or prairie dropseed, a beautiful prairie grass with sparkling seed heads in fall, might be worth trying.” “Stick with the Carex family of plants, the sedges, for a native meadow,” echoes Greenlee. “They vary in color, texture and height. Follow nature’s lead and create a tapestry of commingled plants. Start slow and add flowering plants like Queen Anne’s lace, daisies, asters and poppies.”

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In sunny and well-drained areas of the South, Penick suggests Gulf muhly, an ornamental grass. “Its fall blooms resemble pink cotton candy floating above its green leaves.” In Florida, flowering sunshine mimosa with fernlike leaves and other natural groundcovers are low maintenance. “Basket grass is a low, evergreen grass-like plant with long, spaghetti-type

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The right regional native plants often include grasses and ferns, herbaceous plants like flowering perennials and woody ones like shrubs, vines and trees. Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife and help preserve a sense of place. “Work with a professional landscaper in your area, ideally a member of the Association for Professional Landscape Designers,” advises Greenlee. Tap a local university extension service, master gardener and garden club for local expertise, often available at no or low cost via classes or club membership.

leaves that puddle around it, suitable for shade or partially shaded areas,” advises Penick. “It’s slow to grow, but highly drought-tolerant and nicely covers a dry slope or spills over a retaining wall. Texas sedge makes a lowgrowing, meadowy alternative that’s evergreen and needs mowing only once every year or two.” Moss is a fine option for shady and moist areas. “If moss is naturally colonizing a patch of yard, allow it to fill in where the lawn doesn’t want to grow,” Penick counsels. “It makes a springy, evergreen groundcover needing only brief misting to keep it looking good during dry periods.”

Mediterranean and California Coast

Plentiful sunshine, rare frosts and modest rainfalls make many California coastal areas perfect for growing lots of plants, rather than plots of water-thirsty turf. “For full sun, work with California yarrow, purple sage, Indian mallow, white sage, lupines and California sagebrush,” recommends Charlie Nardozzi, of Ferrisburgh, Vermont, author of Foodscaping. “In shade, try mountain yarrow, mimulus monkey flower, California honeysuckle, California flannel bush and coyote mint.” “Blue grama grass is native to many states, and buffalo grass is native to states west of the Mississippi River in the right places,” adds Greenlee. They’re especially suited for meadows established in drought-prone regions.

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“For sunny areas, try goat’s beard, penstemon, beach strawberry, mock orange and huckleberry,” says Nardozzi, who

covers gardening nationally at GardeningWithCharlie.com. “For part shade, experiment with gooseberry, red flowering currants, western amelanchier, deer fern, trillium and wild ginger.” Adding some clover to a traditional lawn may eliminate the need for fertilizers while retaining some turf, says Erica Strauss, of Gamonds, Washington, in her Northwest Edible Life blog. “When the clover loses leaf mass from mowing, its roots die off to compensate and nitrogen enters the soil for neighboring plant roots to use.” White clover works well for those on a budget; microclover costs more and is even better. For shady, north-facing or boggywet areas, Strauss recommends sweet woodruff. Moss is another option.

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“If you crave a lawn but want to go native, Habiturf is perfect for the hot, dry Southwest,” says Penick. Developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, in Austin, Texas, it’s a mix of several native turf grasses, looks like a shaggy traditional lawn and can be occasionally mowed on a high setting to keep it neat. Once established, it needs far less water than traditional turf. “Silver ponyfoot grows well in many regions as an annual; as a perennial, it needs mild winters,” Penick continues. “Native to western Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, it likes good drainage, gravelly soil and full-to-part sun.” Xeriscaping—landscaping that requires little to no water—is especially prevalent in hot, dry regions. Plant picks typically include cactus, succulents, agave and herbs like rosemary or sage. John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of ECOpreneuring and Farmstead Chef, operate the Inn Serendipity, in Browntown, WI.

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A kitchen garden represented by any kind of edible landscaping replaces some turf grass with produce. Carefully designed and maintained, it can be as attractive as any other garden space. “According to GardenResearch. com, 30 million U.S. households, about 25 percent, participated in vegetable gardening in 2015,” reports Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National Gardening Association, owned by Dash Works, in Jacksonville, Texas. “To integrate edibles into a landscape, first assess the locations of sunny and shady spots,” says garden consultant Charlie Nardozzi. “Then, identify plants suited to the growing conditions that will fit in those areas. Mix in edibles with flowers, shrubs and groundcovers to keep the yard beautiful.” For urban areas, he recommends raised beds and containers as a good way to integrate edibles, bringing in clean soil and moving containers to the sunniest spots in the yard. “We have 3,000 raised beds in Milwaukee,” says Gretchen Mead, executive director of the Victory Garden Initiative, which helps install edible landscapes. “We went from about 35 new kitchen gardens eight years ago to more than 500 each year now.” The easy-to-build raised beds go on top of or in place of turf lawns. For Midwestern residents, Mead recommends beginning with six crops that can be started as transplants, like tomatoes or broccoli, and then growing a couple of plants from seed, like zucchini or green beans.

Water-Saving Gardens

“Water-saving gardens use less of this precious resource through appropriate plant choices, rain-conserving features, berming and terracing to slow runoff, water-permeable hardscaping and smart irrigation practices,” says Pam Penick, author of The Water-Saving Garden. “Regardless of where you live,

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saving water is a priority for everyone. Drought is a growing problem in the Southwest and West, but also affects the Midwest, Southeast and even New England.” “Rain gardens help absorb, retain and use rainfall, preventing it from draining into the sewer,” agrees Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd, with Colorado’s Denver Botanic Gardens. “Rain barrels collect water from gutters and downspouts so there’s more control in time and method of distribution, including perhaps drip irrigation. ” According to the Groundwater Foundation, in Lincoln, Nebraska, rain gardens can remove up to 90 percent of problematic nutrients and chemicals and up to 80 percent of sediments from rainwater runoff. Compared to a conventional lawn, they allow 30 percent more water to soak into the ground.

replace as we move through spaces like walkways, patios, fountains, decks and grilling areas to enjoy the outdoors. “Plant people can get excited about planting but forget to leave ample space for patios and paths, often resulting in an overgrown, pinched look for seating areas and other places meant to be inviting,” cautions Penick. “It can

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eading environment advocate and author Tony Juniper has been an Earth champion for three decades, imploring humanity to urgently understand that we need nature to thrive. His recently reissued book What Has Nature Ever Done for Us? How Money Really Does Grow on Trees, first published in 2013, won the Independent Publishers Living Now gold medal. It warns about the severe environmental cost of poor land planning; informs how birds, coral reefs, rain forests and other flora and fauna help preserve and sustain our quality of life; pushes for new recycling laws; and seeks to make children early enthusiasts. Formerly executive editor of Friends of the Earth, he serves as president of the Wildlife Trust, in Great Britain, teaching faculty of the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, and is sustainability advisor to Prince Charles, a noted conservationist.

Why do you believe that economic growth and conservation can coexist? We are measuring economic growth crudely with no sense of quality. One country can have 2 percent gross domestic product growth and at low environmental cost, whereas another measuring similar growth might be both causing massive environmental destruction and concentrating the generated wealth among small numbers of people. We need to grow economies in ways that protect the environmental services that create opportunities for growth in the first place. It’s a major challenge for a world hell-bent on sim-

plistic, crude measures of economic performance. In the Ivory Coast, where I recently visited, many poor rural people grow cocoa. One way to expand its economy is to produce more cocoa at the expense of tropical rain forests, which ultimately destroys the economy because forests are a major source of rainfall. Extended droughts caused by deforestation reveal that kind of growth is self-defeating. We need a more sophisticated approach, with the economy becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of ecology, not the other way around.

Are true eco-cities and eco-suburbs feasible? We can design much more livable areas for the protection and health of wildlife, nature and residents. Nature also has a major bearing on the costs of a country’s healthcare system. A number of population level studies, including from the Netherlands, reveal how people with access to green space feel better and experience higher levels of well-being, especially in mental and psychological health. Many Western countries are seeing increased incidences of depression, anxiety and other psychological problems that can be reduced through greater access to open areas, green spaces and wildlife. We can expect massive increases in urban areas worldwide in the next 40 years. There’s an opportunity now to plan in integral ways to make these places better for everyone. Failing to integrate nature into them will ramp up the public health costs later on.

What can citizens do to strengthen U.S. environmental policies? First, every election has candidates we can vote for that are more or less knowledgeable and clued into environmental issues. Second, we can exercise power in our purchasing choices. Some companies take leadership positions on environmental and sustainability issues; others don’t. With some research, shoppers can find the best companies to patronize, like those that prioritize low-carbon emissions, resource efficiencies and environmental protection policies. Many of them are advocating for more sensible, longterm environmental policies. In the U.S., one of the biggest pushbacks to the new administration will be from progressive companies that know the future has to be green; buying from these businesses strengthens their role and influence. Third, we can add to the people’s collective voice by joining campaigns and backing Earth-conscious organizations like the National Audubon Society, Greenpeace, Rainforest Action Network and Sierra Club.

Why do you believe it’s important to instill basic ecological principles in youngsters? In the future, if fewer people understand the implications of climate change, ecosystem degradation, loss of wild animals and rampant toxic pollution, it’ll be even harder to embed adequate responses. The next generation should know how this planet works. Our world doesn’t succeed just on the basis of technology. It’s being run on microorganisms, the actions of forests, seas, soils and everything in the natural world. People that don’t know this can do a lot of damage. When more young people know the basics, it’s more likely they’ll behave in ways that reflect them. Progressive urbanization, with ever fewer people having direct experience of how nature works, is already an issue, so investing in our youth now will pay dividends in their future. Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings. natural awakenings April 2017 21

MEDICAL MASSAGE Targeted Therapy for Specific Ills by Linda Sechrist

haron Puszko, Ph.D., founder of the Daybreak Geriatric Massage Institute, in Indianapolis, teaches and certifies massage therapists working in assisted living, long-term care and memory care facilities. She relates, “These individuals appreciate not only the physiological benefits of massage but also having a therapist touch and address them by their names. A 105-year-old woman jokes, ‘Now that they’ve figured out how to keep us alive for so long, they don’t know what to do with us. Thank God for massage therapy.’” Specialty certificate programs such as Puszko’s, representing advanced education and training within a modality qualified as therapeutic massage and bodywork, are benefitting both massage therapists and clients. Some outcomebased specialty modalities considered as requirements for specific populations such as seniors, athletes, infants and cancer patients and survivors, are referred

to as “medical massage”. The nonprofit National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork provides an accredited, voluntary certification beyond entry-level state licensure. To maintain their status, therapists must complete 24 hours of continuing education and 100 hours of work experience, and pass a criminal background check every two years. The certifying board also approves continuing education providers that teach specialty techniques, including integrative health care, sports massage and military veteran massage. The result is therapies administered according to a national standard of excellence requisite for therapists working in collaboration with doctors, chiropractors, wellness centers, retirement care communities and other medical settings. Puszko, an approved provider who founded her service in 2000, offers beginning and advanced weekend workshops

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anice Cole, the author of Chicken and Egg: A Memoir of Suburban Homesteading with 125 Recipes, knows how delicious a really fresh egg tastes. She keeps three chickens she calls “the girls” in the backyard of her suburban Minneapolis home. “Jasmine, a white Silkie, lays small, beige-colored eggs; Keiko a black and white Ameraucana and Silver Wyandotte cross, green eggs; and Peanut, a brown, feathery Cochin mix, brown eggs,” relates Cole. Cole has learned a lot about the natural lives of chickens. They need 14 hours of sunlight to produce eggs and lay about one per day. Chickens must be protected from predators, locked up at night in their coop for optimal well-being and let out in the morning to roam. Here are some tips for buying the freshest, most delicious and humanely raised chicken eggs.

raised,” advises Adele Douglass, in Herndon, Virginia, executive director of Humane Farm Animal Care (CertifiedHumane.org). “USDA Organic” is a U.S. Department of Agriculture label confirming that the food the chicken ate was certified organic. “Non-GMO” indicates a diet free of genetically modified ingredients. “Free-range”, another USDA label, means the chicken had continuing access to the

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Deciphering the language on an egg carton is a first step. Diet affects flavor. “Eggs from pasture-raised chickens allowed to roam—eating grass, worms and bugs in the backyard or a pasture—will look and taste better than eggs from chickens limited to an inside space eating chicken feed,” says Cole. “Pasture-raised eggs will have a fresh herbaceous, or grassy, flavor with an ‘egg-ier’ essence.” “Look for the terms organic, free range or ideally, pastured or pasture-

outdoors. “Pasture-raised” assures that the chicken roamed outdoors daily, eating what they wanted; the ideal scenario. “Cage-free” is a USDA-regulated designation ensuring that the chickens were allowed to roam freely about within their building to get food and water. “Natural” has no real meaning says Douglass; the term invokes no USDA regulation and nothing about actual farming practices. “Certified Humane” or “Animal Welfare Approved” means that each free-range hen has at least two square feet of outdoor space; it’s the most desirable designation, says Douglass. When farmers want to raise egglaying chickens, they need to provide physical conditions similar to those Cole affords, but on a larger and more efficient scale, usually without the love. In regions where 14 hours of daylight are not a given, farmers use artificial lighting. When snow is too deep for the birds to venture out and it’s too cold for bug life, farmers supply indoor coops and feed. How well and humanely they do this is up to consumers to find out.

Here’s Humane Farm Animal Care’s Adele Douglass’ short list of sources for well-raised eggs. Kirkland Signature Organic Eggs, at Costco, are Certified Humane. While not pasture-raised, they’re cage-free. Costco has partnered with several small family farms throughout the country, which guarantees peace of mind for Costco and gives these smaller purveyors a steady stream of business. Vital Farms, of Austin, Texas, supplies eggs to stores throughout many of the southern and western states. They specialize in PastureRaised and Certified Humane eggs, produced by about 90 family farms. Recently, they pioneered a process to make

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“culling” (killing non-egg-bearing male chicks) more humane. Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs, headquartered in Monroe, New Hampshire, works with more than 30 family farms in Illinois, Indiana, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Vermont. Their eggs are Organic and Certified Humane, as the chickens live in spacious barns with outdoor access. “Most of the year, they roam outside our barns as they please on organically grown grass amid clover and wildflowers,” says owner Jesse Laflamme. “At the same time, we also have to ensure our hens are safe from predators and communicable diseases from wild birds.”

terol, they also possess nutrients that help lower the risk for heart disease, including protein, vitamins B12 and D, riboflavin and folate, according to the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston. A study by Kansas State University researchers published in the 2001 Journal of Nutrition also found that phosphatidylcholine, another substance in eggs, can decrease the amount of cholesterol the body absorbs from them. Plus, eggs are great sources of micronutrients and antioxidants, says Kristin Kirkpatrick, a registered and licensed dietitian and wellness manager for Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, in Ohio. “I’ve always been a huge proponent for eggs. As lean sources of protein, they help us stay full, are easy to prepare and can be part of a healthy eating regime because they’re packed with free-radical- and inflammation-fighting antioxidants.” Kirkpatrick adds, “Eggs also help protect eyes. Their nutrient-rich yolks, like leafy green vegetables, are high in lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids that studies have repeatedly shown help protect against macular degeneration.” Ideally, all chickens would be treated like Cole’s “girls.” For now, the best most of us can do is choose “Pasture-Raised,” “Organic” and “Certified Humane”. Getting to know more about the farmers that produce our eggs is even better. Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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NEW WAVE Kids Organize to Save Our Oceans by April Thompson

arth’s oceans shelter more than a million species, employ millions of people and feed billions more. Their complex ecosystems increasingly face critical challenges, including acidification, overfishing and pollution. Inspiring us all, youths nationwide are stepping up with bold, creative actions benefiting present and future generations to show us how we too, can do our part. Sean Russell, 24, of Englewood, Florida, was exposed to ocean wonders in junior marine conservation summer camps and 4-H programs. Volunteering with Mote Marine Laboratory’s dolphin research program, in Sarasota, Russell was struck by how improperly discarded fishing line entangled and killed dolphins and other wildlife. At 16, he launched the Stow It—Don’t Throw It Project to promote portable receptacles made from repurposed tennis ball containers for anglers to stash used fishing line for later safe disposal on shore. More than 21,000 containers have been distributed nationwide to date. While earning a bachelor’s degree in biology, Russell launched the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit to harness youth enthusiasm for related issues. Six summits have convened hundreds of concerned young change-makers and adult professionals. “Young people learn about current threats to marine life and become inspired by peers sharing ideas and 28 Wayne County Edition

successes,” says Russell. Planning and skill-building sessions fuel action, often assisted by microgrants to help kick-start community projects. Russell is also involved with the nonprofit EarthEcho International, which activates young leaders through peer-topeer networks. One recent campaign, 3T4E, encouraged youth worldwide to pick up three pieces of trash on November 1 and document their efforts. Nearly 2 million social media impressions later, they’ve reached youth in 24 states, in 19 countries and on six continents, according to Executive Director Mia DeMezza. Founded by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau, the Washington, D.C., EarthEcho shares service learning stories that record steps young people are taking to mitigate local waterway issues. In a virtual classroom field trip series, they can explore issues such as oceanic dead zones and acidification through dynamic multimedia presentations. “These young people are going to inherit the problems we’ve created, and deserve a seat at the table,” says DeMezza. Given the opportunity, youth can play a key role in conservation, research and policy making for Earth’s oceans. “I look at youth not as leaders of the future, but leaders of today,” says Russell. Daniela Fernandez, 23, is one of the youth leaders working to bridge the generational divide on ocean conservation

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issues. An undergraduate at Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., she was invited to a 2013 United Nations (UN) meeting to address the state of the world’s oceans. When she inquired if they had social media outlets to share their discussions, she discovered they did not. The 2016 Christopher Benchley Ocean Award winner relates, “I returned to campus with a sense of urgency about the issues I learned about, which led me to start a nonprofit to connect Millennials with the oceans.” The resulting Sustainable Oceans Alliance (SOA) has since hosted three global ocean summits with participants from more than 30 colleges and universities, learning directly from leaders in government, science, business and policy. Summit-watch parties at embassies around the world enabled Millennials to submit questions and comments online. Consequently, Secretary of State John Kerry’s office partnered with SOA to incorporate a youth component in the state department’s 2016 Our Ocean Conference. The SOA, recognized by the United Nations as a game-changing initiative, has catalyzed 30 chapters on U.S. campuses, with plans to expand to Britain, Chile and Spain. Actionable steps include advocating for college curricula on ocean health. Already, the alliance has helped sway global policy, gathering 30,000 signatures petitioning that ocean conservation be included in UN sustainable development goals. It also mobilized youth advocating for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, America’s first marine monument (measuring a bit larger than Yellowstone National Park), off of Cape Cod, created by former President Obama in 2016. Russell and Fernandez agree that rallying around solutions is key to engaging youths and adults alike. “You can talk about the problems all day long, but it’s solutions that inspire people to take action,” says Russell. Fernandez adds, “Often, people feel helpless in the face of big issues, but if you give them a simple way to help, they will get behind it.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

Sea Change Youth worldwide are engaging in innovative ways to activate their communities and combat ocean pollution. Pédrisson and Emmanuelson Bernard, of Carrefour, Haiti, won the 2016 Millennium Oceans Prize for a win-win solution to urban waste, ocean pollution and unemployment. During Haiti’s rainy season, the city’s streets carry trash to the sea. The brothers developed a waste management system and mobilized community youth to help keep the streets clean, in turn protecting the waters upon which the island community depends. Students from Borrisoleigh, Ireland, won the EurOcean Foundation’s European Mário Ruivo Prize for a marine trash-fighting solution called Bags with Tags, in December. Laura Hutchinson and Antoinette Atik designed stylish totes to curb the use of plastic bags, including magnetic tags for easier retrieval from waterways; they worked with local stores to distribute them at points of sale. In another 2016 Professor Mário Ruivo Prize finalist effort, students from the island of Malta developed a way to keep waste from falling out of the usually open trash bins serving local ferries that transport 4 million passengers annually by collaborating with town officials to place three marine-friendly containers near the ferry departure point. Such student initiatives demonstrate how simple solutions, driven by passionate advocates, can improve our troubled waters.

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because otherwise they will be “used up” before the pet digests the food. It’s also possible to use enzyme supplementation to reduce excessive shedding because enzyme supplementation is widely recognized to increase the absorption of nutrients, some possibly involved in controlling hair growth. Some of these nutrients may be used in thyroid hormone synthesis, which can positively affect hair growth and reduce shedding. A novel use for enzymes is to help pets practicing coprophagia, or the eating of their own or another animal’s feces. Adding the proper enzymes to the diet is believed to curb this problem, which could result from a nutrient deficiency caused by incomplete digestion and absorption. For pets with behavioral coprophagia, enzyme supplementation is unlikely to help the problem but will still benefit the pet’s overall health. The recommended dose by breed and weight is based upon experience, the label of a specific product and directions provided by the family veterinarian. Using enzymes according to a professional’s advice is safe, with rare to nonexistent side effects. Talk to the pet’s doctor about the best enzyme products to address individual needs and keep them healthy.

ENZYME THERAPY FOR PETS A Key to Good Health by Shawn Messonnier sac disorders or inflammatory bowel disease, regardless of cause. Because sick pets often suffer from reduced appetite and impaired digestion, enzyme supplements are often added to a dietetic regimen to improve their nutritional status. Helpful enzymes include proteases, carbohydrases (like amylase) and lipases that break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats, respectively. Digestive enzymes are highly specific both to the type of food they act upon and the conditions under which they work. They can be derived from pancreatic, plant or microbial sources (bacteria or fungi). While pancreatic enzymes activate mainly in the small intestines (being inactive in the stomach’s lower pH environment), plant and microbial enzymes begin digesting foods in the stomach immediately after ingestion and likely even on the food being prepared, if the enzymes are added several minutes before they are eaten. Enzymes from microbial and plant origins have a broader spectrum of activity because they are stable and active through a wide pH range of 3.0 to 8.0. Enzymes may be helpful for pets with inflammatory conditions, including arthritis, dermatitis, allergies, asthma and cancer. In such cases, they should not be administered with food,

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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nzymes are among the most commonly used supplements for cats and dogs because they are widely beneficial. They support digestive health and enhance nutrient absorption, as well as reduce inflammation and boost overall wellness. A nutrition school adage states, “If you have a question on your exam and don’t know the answer, put down ‘enzymes’ and you’ll likely be correct.” The point is that enzymes made by the body for specific functions are essential to life because they affect nearly every physical or biological process. Enzymes help normal, healthy pets use nutrients and support the righting of gastrointestinal disorders, whether involving simple vomiting, diarrhea, chronic or complete constipation, anal

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Decoding Food Labels – 5:30-7:30pm. Interactive class where participants will work together to learn how to accurately read food labels and make wiser choices. Free. Let’s Talk Food Community Kitchen, 3670 Woodward Ave, Ste 103B, Detroit. Angela. Jordan@WholeCitiesFoundation.org.

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Be Prepared: Wholistic Emergency and Disaster Class – Learn what to do when water, electricity, gas, food and essential resources are lost. What must every family have. Free event. Donations accepted. With Dr. Jesse Brown and Guest Speaker. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-255-6155. Free. DetroitWholisticCenter.com. Computer Skills Lab – 9-11am. For those who need assistance with basic computer skills including Internet use and setting up an email account. Guided activities for practice with mouse skills, copying/ pasting and more. Free. Canton Public Library, 1200 S Canton Center Rd. CantonPL.org. Box and Burn – 9:55am. 30-minute workout broken up into three nine-minute sections: boxing, weight training and cardio/core. Boxing gloves provided. $10. GIVE Fitness, 200 Mount Elliott St, Detroit. IGiveFitness.com.

Self Defense Day – 11am-1pm. A certified instructor from My Tactical Advantage will teach participants basic self defense techniques for mentors and mentees. Each participant will learn safety skills to protect themselves if faced with a threatening or harmful situation. For young ladies ages 10-17 years old. $10. Don Bosco Hall Community Resource Center, 19321 W Chicago St, Detroit. 313-493-9129.

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Community Yoga – 6-7pm. Hosted by Healthy Detroit and Yoganic Flow. All levels welcome. Free. Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 Outer Dr E, Detroit. 313-655-9642.

save the date Colon Hydrotherapy and Ionic Foot Bath Training – Apr 10-21. 7:30am-3:30pm. Intensive training toward certification to become a colon hydrotherapist and to be able to administer ionic foot baths. $2300. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313255-6155. DetroitWholisticCenter.com. Motor City Speak Easy Toastmasers – 7-8:30pm. Learn to become a better speaker, listener, develop stronger leadership skills and help improve interview skills. Free. St Kenneth Catholic Church, Conference Center, 14951 N Haggerty Rd, Plymouth. MCSpeakEasy.ToastmastersClubs.org.

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Spring is in The Air – 7:15-8:30pm. Learn how therapeutic grade essential oils can make a difference in daily life and with allergy symptoms. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. Preregister: 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com.

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Be Healthy Be Active – 5:30-7pm. Workshop designed to help participants learn to eat healthy on a budget, increase physical activity, discover tips for reaching and maintaining a healthy weight, prepare quick, healthy meals and snacks and more. Free. Wilder Branch Library, 7140 E 7 Mile Rd, Detroit. 313-481-1870.

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Combating Food Cravings – 5:30-7:30pm. Learn why dieting and willpower won’t work, and how to eat and lose weight at the same time. Class will examine the biological reasons we crave high calorie foods and the steps to take to turn off cravings. Free. Let’s Talk Food Community Kitchen, 3670 Woodward Ave, Ste 103-B, Detroit. Angela.Jordan@ WholeCitiesFoundation.org.

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Best of ExpoWest – 10-Noon. Straight out of Southern California at ExpoWest. The best, hottest and newest products to look good, loose weight, feel great, boost sex and improve health in the world! Free, but seating and product samples are limited. Call to RSVP. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-255-6155. Free. DetroitWholisticCenter.com Walking Club – 10-11am. Group walk on the inside track. Free. Ford Wellness Center Building, 5555 Conner St, Detroit. 313-921-9403.

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Bokwa Fitness – 7-8pm. Fitness class utilizing Bokwa and Zumba. All levels welcome. $10. Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Rd, Detroit. 313-717-5939. PennyLoveFitness.com.

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Candida – 7:15-8:30pm. Join Dr. Danielle Potter, D.C., for a workshop about the symptoms associated with Candida and what natural solutions may help. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. Preregister: 734-4556767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com.

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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.

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection – 8am2pm. Sponsored by Wayne County Department of Public Service. Drop off household generated products from Wayne County residents only. Free. Romulus Civic Center (parking lot), 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus. 734-326-3936. WayneCounty.com.

Holistic and Psychic Expo – Apr 22-23. 10am-6pm. Presentations, quiet reader room, mediums, tarot readers, aura photography, energy work, holistic and spiritual products and more. Free parking, additional fees for readings and energy work. $10 daily, $15 weekend pass, $8 college students, $5 ages 12-17. Eastern Michigan University Student Center, 900 Oakwood St, Ypsilanti. 734-358-0218. HolisticPsychicExpo.com. Grow The Best Tomatoes – 11am. Presented by master gardener and tomato guru Paul Rodman. Free. Ray Hunter Garden Center, 16153 Eureka Rd, Southgate. 734-284-2500. RayHunter.com.

“We’re in this Love Together” Tribute to Al Jarreau – 6-9pm. Live jazz event in honor of ancestor Al Jarreau and his legendary contributions to music. Open to all Jarreau fans & music lovers of all kinds.

Part 1 of our “Music is Healing” Series 2017! $10. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-255-6155. DetroitWholisticCenter.com.

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Spring Fever! Open House and 30th year community celebration. 2-5pm. Enjoy a taste of Spring with food, film presentation, fun and fellowship with like minded people as we share recipes and resources. Detroit Wholistic Center is turning 30 this year. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-255-6155. Free. DetroitWholisticCenter.com

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save the date Herbal Body Wrap Training – Apr 24-25. 9am-2pm. Training to be able to administer herbal body wraps; an alternative natural treatment to help people cleanse and lose inches. $125. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-255-6155. Detroit WholisticCenter.com.

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Lu La Roe Fundraiser – 6-8pm. An evening of LuLaRoe, the pinnacle of comfort, presented by Breanne Hudzik. A portion of any sales will benefit the studio and help Yoga 4 Peace continue to provide yoga, peace and love to our community. Donation based. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.

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save the date Spirit Gallery Reading – 7-9pm. Join Lisa, a specialist in survival evidence mediumship (meaning she is able to bridge the gap between that of the living and the dead by providing evident proof of life after death). $25 in advance, $30 door. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard St #280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

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Trigger Point Therapy – 7-8pm. Learn how to relieve stress and tension in the body with this highly effective technique. Free. Karl Wellness Center, 30935 Ann Arbor Tr, Westland. RSVP: 734-4258220. KarlWellnessCenter.com.

Healthy Exercise and Stretching – 8-9pm. Start the day with a positive spin. Learn why these specific exercises are most effective and how they protect the body from potential harm. Free. Karl Wellness Center, 30935 Ann Arbor Tr, Westland. RSVP: 734425-8220. KarlWellnessCenter.com.

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save the date Tarot Made Easy: Tarology (Tarot and Astrology) – 12-4pm. For beginners and experienced tarot readers. Learn tricks to start reading by the end of class. Receive handouts, watch a presentation and get hands-on practice. $95. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard St #280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. Enlightened SoulCenter.com. Tantric Energy Exploration – 6:30-9pm. Hosted by Align Divine Yoga. Sacred Sexuality educator Leslie Blackburn, M.S. will provide a guided practice to explore energy through breath, sound and movement. Learn to explore physical and energy body awareness and the sacred geometry of energy bodies. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Align Divine Yoga, 201 E Liberty St, Ste 16, Ann Arbor. LeslieBlackburn. com. Preregister: AlignDivineYoga.com.

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save the date Become A Medical Intuitive Workshop – May 20-21. 9am-6pm. Join author and international instructor Tina Zion for a hands-on workshop to learn to develop inner sight for the deeper cause of illness. For healers, psychics and anyone interested in developing intuitive abilities. Massage therapists can receive 16 C.E.’s. Handouts and certificate included. $299. Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. MetaFizz.org.

Couch to 5K – 7:15-8:30pm. Join Dr. Gregory, D.C., as he shares tools, strategies and resources for getting into the swing of running. He’ll walk through setting up and sticking with a running program. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. Preregister: 734-455-6767. CantonCenterChiropractic.com.

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Ballroom Dancing – 1-2pm. Hosted by Healthy Detroit and Detroit Parks and Recreation Department. All levels welcome. Free. Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 Outer Dr E, Detroit. 313-628-2028.

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Food Distribution – 8-9am. Sponsored by the Detroit Parks and Recreation Department and Gleaners Food Bank. Free commodities will be passed out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please bring bags. Free. Butzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval Ave, Detroit. 313-628-2100.

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Nitric Oxide: Best Friends for Life – 7-8:30pm. Learn how nitric oxide relates to blood pressure, diabetes, longevity, depression and energy production, and how to improve levels naturally. Free nitric oxide testing after workshop. Free. Karl Wellness

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sunday 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. 248-9103351. DanceMT.com. 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. 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.

tuesday 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 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. 734 284-6000. swcrc.com

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session with Dr. Jesse Brown where he will discuss nutrition and holistic health and answer questions. Free. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-538-5433. DetroitWholistic Center.com. Open Mic – 8pm. 2nd Tue. For musicians, poets, comedians, etc. Signup 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. WCCCDownriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd, Conference Rm 8, Taylor. 734 284-6000. swcrc.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. Qigong – 6-7pm. With Emily Rogers. Donations accepted. Lafayette Greens at the corner of Michigan Ave & Shelby, Detroit. 313-285-2244. Basic-Level Stress Relief Yoga – 6-7:15pm. With Mary Ivey-Suiter. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.

Crochet Guild Meeting – 6-8pm. The Metro Detroit Crochet Guild meets at Detroit Fiber Works. Free. Detroit Fiber Works, 19359 Livernois, Detroit. 313-610-5111 or 313-457-3431.

save the date Herbology – 6-8pm. Class studying herbs and their medicinal properties. $295. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-538-5433. DetroitWholistic Center.com. 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

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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. 313-617-9535. CarrieHura.ABMP.com.

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

Sukyo Mahikari Circle of Light – 2-6pm. Experience the Art of True Light by partaking in 10, 30minute sessions. Free. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-5250.

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. Yoga Shala & Wellness, 25411 W 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.

save the date Reflexology – 6-8pm. Class studying a form of alternative therapy for the hands and feet, focusing on different reflex points. $325. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-538-5433. DetroitWholistic Center.com.

Yoga For Strength and Flexibility – 7:15-8:15pm. Led by Mary Ivey-Suiter. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 DixToledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642. 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.

saturday Detroit Eastern Market – 6am-4pm. Cooking demonstrations, food trucks, entertainment. Russell, between Mack Ave & Gratiot Ave. 313-8339300.

Mind, Body, Spirit Class – 10am. May be tai chi, or qigong or chair yoga. Classes are free but a donation is encouraged for the generous instructors who donate their time. Source Booksellers, 4240 Cass, Ste 105, Detroit. 313-832-1155. Live Well Naturally – 11am-12:30pm. Join Empress Matthews for a holistic perspective of living, healing and restoring harmony and balance. $7/ general admission, free/Sankofa members. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-5250.

Taste of Wellness – 12:30-1:30pm. With Empress Matthews. Free. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-5250. 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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