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an classic summer eats such as burgers and ice cream taste just as great if they’re free of animal products? Crowds attending last year’s first VegMichigan Summerfest thoroughly enjoyed the tasty vegan fare, and this year’s event on Sunday, August 6, 2017, returns to Madonna University with even more food and more space. “We’ve doubled the size of our food and entertainment tents. There’s plenty of room to eat, drink, enjoy the bands or carnival games and shop the exhibitors,” says VegMichigan board member and event chair Tom Progar. The summerfest will take place from 11am to 5pm. A palate-pleasing array of plant-based fare, including grilled burgers, wraps, salads, nachos, coneys, mac ‘n cheese, fresh fruit, raw juices, smoothies, ice cream, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, shakes and more, will be offered by local vegan-friendly restaurants and food trucks including Chive Kitchen, Shimmy Shack and Nosh Pit food trucks, ChiliMustardOnions, El Cardenal Vegan Tamales, Tumerican Indian Restaurant, Urge Raw Juice, Ben & Jerry’s new dairy-free ice creams and many others. Live music, carnival games, henna tattoos, face painting and shopping a variety of merchandise from vegan, cruelty-free vendors round out a day of fun for the whole family. “It’s the perfect chance to see how delicious vegan food is these days, and to introduce family and friends to the amazing variety of great food that surrounds us and is so much better for your health, the animals and the planet,” adds Progar. For more information or to learn about exhibitor space or sponsorships: VegMichigan Summerfest, Sunday, August 6, 2017. Admission and parking free. Madonna University, 36600 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. 248-867-2155. VegMichigan.org.

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he U.S. Green Building Council Detroit Region is pleased to present an event designed to connect and cross-fertilize the sustainability communities of Detroit. The event is being organized in partnership with a number of other non-profits with green and sustainable missions, including: American Institute of Architects, Sierra Club, Southeast Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, EcoWorks/Youth Energy Squad, Elevate Energy, and Michigan Interfaith Power and Light. This first annual forum will provide a day of interactive learning with morning and lunch keynotes, followed by a series of short presentation of sustainable projects. These 10-15 minute ‘Lightning Rapid Fire Presentations’ of completed, ongoing and future projects will form the bulk of the sessions, allowing as many people as possible to share their sustainability actions and visions. Acoustic musicians will also be a part of the program, providing interludes and inspirational breaks. An innovative Green Mall will also feature green technologies and services. Detroit has many exciting sustainability initiatives from the neighborhoods to Midtown and downtown, and this event will bring them all together for a day of sharing, learning and connecting. Join the sustainability conversation!

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he Fountain of Youth Festival, sponsored by Growing Detroit Young Talent (GDYT) with Njia Kai, is a free outdoor event featuring workshops, music, games and fun. The purpose of this GDYT event is to reach out to families with an interest in improving their quality of life. The event will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2017 from 12 noon to 8pm on the campus of Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center. Sankofa allows those interested to have a place to learn and experience the sacred arts of health. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, they provide educational and scholarship opportunities through rights of package and community outreach programs. Each Sankofa house is a sanctuary where people can slow down and relax in an environment created for the joys of peaceful living and learning, meditate with soothing sounds while learning to refocus and prioritize existence and delight in the bliss of a surrendered life while embracing dynamic possibilities. In addition to the upcoming festival, every Tuesday people can experience what is known as transformational Tuesdays at Sankofa. This weekly wellness support class discusses how to rebuild the body one system at a time and how to live well naturally. Many other classes and events are held at the center. The details can be found in the calendar section at the end of the magazine. Fountain of Youth Festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017. 12-8pm. Free. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave and The Water Station, 18710 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-826-0473 or 313-733-0430. See listing on page 37 and details in calendar sections.

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he case against Line 5, the dual 64-year-old petroleum pipelines running under Michigan’s Straits of Mackinac, has deepened. The question now is whether government officials will do anything about it and end the risk of a catastrophic oil spill affecting a large area of the Great Lakes. A report that surfaced in June revealed that Enbridge, the pipeline owner and operator, has for years routinely violated a legal agreement to properly anchor Line 5 against the swift currents in the Straits. The company tolerated lengthy unsupported spans in violation of the 1953 easement agreement through which the state of Michigan granted Enbridge conditional occupancy of the lakebed. “Enbridge’s willful neglect to properly support Line 5 in the Straits of Mackinac is a game changer,” says Liz Kirkwood, executive director of FLOW, a Traverse City-based Great Lakes water law and policy center. She said the state now must apply the law, stop Line 5’s oil

flow and hold public hearings as it considers the Canadian company’s application to continue to use the decaying steel infrastructure. Ed Timm, Ph.D., an engineer advising FLOW, notes it is likely that damage to the pipe has already occurred because unsupported spans were not detected and repaired in a timely way by Enbridge. A University of Michigan study found that more than 700 miles of shoreline in Lakes Michigan and Huron and on their islands are potentially vulnerable to damage from an oil release in the Straits.

On June 29, the state’s Pipeline Safety Advisory Board released an analysis of alternatives to Line 5 that fails to examine existing pipeline infrastructure and that is biased toward allowing Line 5 to continue to operate through new oil pipelines and further expand its operations, says Kirkwood. Enbridge was responsible for the nation’s largest-ever inland oil spill in Michigan’s Kalamazoo River watershed in 2010. There have been at least 29 spills from Line 5 releasing more than 1 million gallons of oil and gas into the environment. Public comments on the study of alternatives to the pipeline can be made at mipetroleumpipelines.com/document/ alternatives-analysis-straits-pipeline by Aug. 4. For more information, visit FlowForWater.org/Line-5. Additional information is also available at the Oil and Water Don’t Mix website, oilandwaterdontmix. org/comment_to_shutdown.

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study from the University of Washington, in Seattle, tested the relationship of immune system functioning to lack of adequate sleep. To rule out genetic factors, which experts say account for 31 to 55 percent of individual sleep patterns, researchers tested blood samples from 11 pairs of adult identical twins (genetic matches) with differing sleep habits. They found that the immune system was depressed in the twin that slept less. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans are sleeping 1.5 to two hours less than they did 100 years ago, and more than 30 percent of working people average fewer than six hours a night. Dr. Nathanial Watson, lead author and co-director of the university’s Sleep Medicine Center at Harborview Medical Center, observes, “Seven or more hours of sleep is recommended for optimal health.”

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esearchers from Indiana University-Purdue University, in Indianapolis, set out to find out if massage therapy—typically an out-of-pocket expense not covered under most insurance plans—can provide effective treatment for individuals suffering with chronic back pain. The study followed 76 primary care patients with chronic back pain for 24 weeks. The researchers measured pain, disability and quality of life at the beginning of the study, after 12 weeks and again after 24 weeks of massage therapy. Each patient was referred to a licensed massage therapist for 10 no-cost sessions in a real-world environment during the initial 12 weeks. More than half of the patients that completed the core study reported clinically meaningful improvements for physical and mental measures. For bodily pain, 40 percent were clinically improved. Older adults and Baby Boomers reported the highest percentage of changes. Plus, the study found that sufferers that avoided taking painkillers were twice as likely to experience reduced pain than those using opioids.

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Accepted Misfits

Due to customer requests and petitions, more stores are beginning to stock the one in five pieces of produce that never made the cut before due to quirky shapes or other blemishes. Often, these are displayed next to their better-looking, more expensive counterparts to give consumers an eco-friendly choice. The 133 billion pounds worth of misshapen or scarred fruits and vegetables annually plowed under, buried in a landfill or fed to livestock is sharply at odds with the reality that 48 million Americans face food insecurity. Whole Foods Market created a pilot program in some of its California stores, testing sales in April 2016 with Imperfect Produce (ImperfectProduce. com), a service that delivers to homes. Walmart brought weather-blemished apples to 300 of its Florida stores to kick off their imperfect role in the movement. Five Pittsburgh Giant Eagle stores call their program Produce with Personality, and focus on navel oranges, russet potatoes, peppers and apples. Fourteen Hannaford stores in Albany, New York, offer the Misfits line, while donating unsold produce to local nonprofits. Hy-Vee’s 242 stores, located in eight central states, rolled out the Misfits last December.

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Tuna Turnaround

Lower Mercury Levels Tied to Drop in Coal Emissions Levels of highly toxic mercury contamination in Atlantic bluefin tuna are rapidly declining, a trend that has been linked to reduced mercury emissions in North America, according to a new study published in Environmental Science & Technology. Average mercury concentrations dropped by more than 2 percent per year, for a total decline of 19 percent between 2004 and 2012. Scientists believe that most of that reduction has occurred because of a shift away from coal, the major source of mercury emissions, to natural gas and renewable fuels. Pollution control requirements imposed by the federal government have also cut mercury emissions, but these have been rolled back or eliminated by President Trump’s commitment to “bring back coal.” Source: Scientific American 14 Wayne County-Detroit Edition

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The California Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act, sponsored by Congressman Adam Schiff, is aimed to end the famous SeaWorld orca shows. “It means no more wild capture, no more breeding. We would essentially phase out the captive orcas that are currently in these water parks,” says Schiff. This means that SeaWorld must end their Shamu shows by the end of this year. However, the animals already at the San Diego park will continue to live there. Parks in Orlando and San Antonio will end their shows by 2019. Under pressure from activists and faced with declining ticket sales, SeaWorld is now moving to end its theatrical orca shows and breeding program. They announced the unveiling of a new attraction this summer, Orca Encounter, as an educational experience. Gabriela Cowperthwaite, director of the documentary film Blackfish, says that the new show is designed to make the audience feel better, not the animals. “The trainers aren’t safe, and the whales aren’t happy,” she states. “They’re still just doing manic circles around concrete swimming pools.” The company is developing its first SeaWorld park without orcas in the Middle-Eastern country of Abu Dhabi.

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Tiny Robots Seen as Tech Fix for Reduced Bee Population Harvard University researchers led by engineering professor Robert Wood have introduced the first RoboBees—bee-sized robots that can ascend and hover in midair while tethered to a power supply. The project is a breakthrough in the field of micro-aerial vehicles. It has previously been impossible to pack all the components onto such a tiny workable robot framework and keep it lightweight enough to fly. The researchers believe that within 10 years, RoboBees could artificially pollinate a field of crops, a critical development if the commercial pollination industry cannot recover from the severe bee losses of the past decade.

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Nature Rights

Waterways Granted Personhood This year, the Whanganui River, in New Zealand, became the first in the world to be granted the same legal rights as a person. Equally vital, a court in northern India has given the sacred Ganges and Yamuna rivers, as well as several glaciers, the legal status of “living human entities” to help in the preservation and conservation of the country’s highly polluted waterways, thus allowing polluters to be sued. These decisions are variants of “rights of nature” measures that date back to the 1970s. More than three dozen U.S. localities have ordinances ascribing varying types of rights to nature or to specific natural objects. In America, rights of nature activism usually takes the form of ballot initiatives that emerge to contest the power of corporations wherever local natural resources are seen as being threatened. The first such ordinance was passed in 2006, when Tamaqua Borough, in Pennsylvania, sought to protect the town’s drinking water from the nearby dumping of sewage sludge. More recently, an ordinance from the Boulder (Colorado) County Protectors, with assistance from the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund, asserting the “right to a healthy climate,” was recognized as a federal constitutional right by Judge Ann Aiken, of the U.S. District Court in Oregon.

Citizen Scientists Needed for Carbon Storage Experiment Australian scientists have launched a project to bury tens of thousands of teabags in wetlands around the world to discover how efficient different kinds of wetlands are at capturing and storing carbon dioxide. Already, more than 500 citizen scientists are involved on every continent but Antarctica. The bags will be monitored over a three-year period, and then dug up and measured at intervals of three months, six months and each year after that. Wetlands are important for carbon capture and storage, a process known as carbon sequestration, holding up to 50 times as much carbon as a comparable area in a rainforest; some are better than others. There are hundreds of thousands of wetlands around the world, and a standardized technique for monitoring the carbon sink is needed for accurate comparison—but monitoring devices can be expensive to install. Faster decay of the tea inside the bag means more carbon is being released into the atmosphere, while a slower rate means the soil is holding the carbon. Once researchers can establish which wetlands are most effective at carbon sequestration, work can begin on protecting and restoring them, and ensuring they are not disrupted.

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ictorious warriors against cancer are speaking to other patients about their journeys of recovery and healing. Two who regularly speak to physicians, as well, are Glenn Sabin, author of n of 1: One Man’s Harvarddocumented Remission of Incurable Cancer Using Only Natural Methods, and Kathy Mydlach-Bero, author of EAT: An Unconventional Decade in the Life of a Cancer Patient. Their stories demonstrate the healing effectiveness of healthy lifestyle measures still widely categorized as prevention.

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Determined to become free of the chronic lymphocytic leukemia that had defined his life for 20 years, Sabin, who lives near Washington, D.C., appointed himself the subject of his own research experiment. He subsequently became a poster child for the remedial synergy of biological individuality, a whole systems approach to integrative oncology and self-induced healing through lifestyle and supplement interventions. Sabin now 16 Wayne County-Detroit Edition

dedicates his business development firm, FON Consulting, to advancing integrative medicine as the new standard of care. His mission is to open minds to the idea that knowledge, empowerment and self-efficacy are our best allies against a life-limiting diagnosis, and we can do much to help the healing process. Writing to Joe Biden regarding the vice president’s Cancer Moonshot initiative, he candidly describes America’s present cancer-friendly environment. “The public has become conditioned to existing in a broken food chain that remains in disrepair due to misguided farming subsidies [and] untested or otherwise questionable chemicals (many of which are banned in other countries) that are present in the water we drink, the air we breathe, food we consume and products we use. Current therapies or those in the drug pipeline won’t improve the 50/50 odds of developing cancer. What will have the greatest impact are consumer education toward powerful lifestyle changes and access to the building blocks of basic health.”

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combat harmful growth of new blood cells, and the benefits of growing and eating foods containing angiogenesisinhibiting compounds that oppose such growth and so work to prevent, improve and avert recurrences of chronic disease. “Cancer hijacks the angiogenesis process triggered by inflammation and keeps it permanently activated to ensure that cancerous cells receive a dedicated, uninterrupted blood supply,” explains Mydlach-Bero. For three years, she largely consumed only items from the list of angiogenesis-inhibiting foods now posted at KathyMydlachBero.com/food-research. These include green tea, strawberries, blackberries, red tart cherries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, grapefruit, lemons, tomatoes, cinnamon, purple potatoes, kale, grape seed oil and pomegranate. In 2008, she completely replaced both the drugs to combat the side effects of chemo and radiation and a long-term medication for preventing recurrence with healthful foods. Her physicians were admittedly uncomfortable with her decision to combine chemotherapy and radiation treatments with “food as medicine”,

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Mydlach-Bero made her remarkable recovery from rare and unrelated aggressive Stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer and a high-grade tumor in her head and neck. To tell her story, the resident of Delafield, Wisconsin, relied on her 18 journals as a surrogate memory to chronicle a 10-year journey of courageous exploration, self-evolution, self-advocacy and self-transformation that connected her with her healing potential. Then the mother of two young daughters, Mydlach-Bero rejected a 21-month prognosis in 2005, along with the notion that disease and medicine would determine her fate. Defying the odds, she applied what she learned from research regarding Avastin, a pharmaceutical created to

reiki, prayer, meditation, mindfulness and supplement intervention. But that didn’t deter her. To awaken others to the practicality of food as medicine, she founded NuGenesis Farm, in Pewaukee, a nonprofit modeled after her home practice.

Prevention is Paramount

Pioneering physicians and researchers agree with Sabin and Myldach-Bero that comprehensive prevention, the key to solving the cancer epidemic, is missing from conventional medicine. Leading voices include Dr. Andrew Weil, founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the College of Medicine, University of Arizona (AzCIM), in Tucson; Dr. Carlos M. Garcia, founder of Utopia Wellness, near Tampa, Florida; advocate Susan Silberstein, Ph.D., founder of BeatCancer.org, in Richboro, Pennsylvania; and Ajay Goel, Ph.D., director of the Center for Epigenetics, Cancer Prevention and Cancer Genomics at Baylor University Medical Center’s Research Institute, in Dallas. Weil pioneered the earliest efforts to develop a comprehensive curriculum in evidence-based integrative medicine and the field of integrative oncology. “We’ve known for nearly 15 years that inflammation is the root cause of many chronic diseases. Since

We’ve known for nearly 15 years that inflammation is the root cause of many chronic diseases. ~Andrew Weil

2012 scientific evidence has proven that a healthy lifestyle and an antiinflammatory diet can influence various cancers,” says Weil. His curriculum for health professionals and the general public was the first to cite the role of a nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory diet in cancer prevention and treatment. “Health professionals graduate armed with a better understanding of the complex interactions between cancer, gut microbiome and nutrition,” advises Weil, whose paradigm inspires his chain of True Food Kitchen restaurants. It includes lots of fruits and vegetables, small amounts of whole

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or cracked grains such as quinoa and preferably no wheat, healthy fats and plant-based proteins from legumes, nuts and seafood as well as poultry and antibiotic-free grass-fed meats, cheese and eggs. Plus he likes white, green and oolong teas, fresh herbs and spices, up to two glasses of red wine a day (less for women; possibly none for those at high-risk for breast cancer), and dark chocolate for antioxidant polyphenols. Integrative Oncology, authored by Weil and Dr. Donald I. Abrams, an integrative oncologist, is mandatory reading for AzCIM students that learn to use complementary interventions in prevention and conventional cancer care. Subjects such as antioxidants, cannabinoids, energy medicine, mindbody medicine, music and expressive art therapies are covered, as well as naturopathic oncology, plus the roles that community and spirituality play in prevention and treatment. Goel’s 20-year career in cancer prevention research has produced a wealth of related articles. Among his findings, he advises, “Curcumin, a yellow compound extracted from turmeric, has become a gold standard for prevention and the natural treatment of many chronic health conditions, including colon cancer. It targets cancer stem cells, disrupts cancer cell communication, triggers cancer cell death and helps to prevent cancerous mutations to cells. It’s also been shown to improve the efficacy of conventional treatments including fewer adverse effects.” He recommends only taking turmeric products with BCM-95 percent active curcuminoids.

Customized Protocols

Considering each individual’s biological individuality as a Petri dish, Garcia’s studies help achieve an anti-cancer life. He advises,

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“There is no ‘one size fits all’ medical protocol box for cancer treatment. Customized modifications to lifestyle and diet are required because food nutrients directly impact the mechanisms by which cancer cells grow and spread. The right nutrition can reverse a compromised immune system, which research shows is a major contributor to the development of cancer.” Whether for improvement or prevention, Garcia’s patient protocols always begin with a comprehensive evaluation appointment to learn about the individual he is treating. For cancer patients, his two-phase, eight-week program involves immune-enhancing therapies followed by immunotherapy aimed to de-cloak the camouflaged protein coating of wily cancer cells so the body’s immune system can identify and destroy them.

Mind/Body Detox

To maintain good health, Judy Seeger, a doctor of naturopathy near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, recommends a regular detoxification regimen to cleanse environmental and product toxins and toxic emotions. Through experience, she has learned that individuals living with cancer need to substantially support their abnormally functioning elimination system to rid it of dead proteins from destroyed cancer cells and chemotherapy drugs that are overtaxing the immune system. “Clearing out toxic, stressful emo-

tions that produce acid, weaken the immune system and create an environment for cancer to propagate is essential,” says Seeger. “Fulfilling the body’s requirement for an ongoing healthy nutritional plan that maintains a healing alkaline environment reduces both the risk of a cancer as well as recurrence.” She has observed that when an individual’s healing process has stalled despite their doing all the right things to improve their biochemistry, it’s frequently because they haven’t done an emotional detox and lack feeling a spiritual connection to something larger than themselves. Silberstein categorizes cancer as epidemic. She speaks regularly regarding preventing cancer and its recurrence at medical and nursing schools, continuing oncology nursing education programs and universities. “What is needed more than new treatment research is public education regarding the true causes of cancer and continuing education credits in lifestyle training for medical professionals,” she says. Silberstein’s nonprofit

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Changed Paradigm

Results of the Human Genome Project, as well as the work of Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., stem cell biologist and author of The Biology of Belief, and other epigenetic researchers support the point that “environmental signals” that directly affect our DNA expression include our thoughts, emotions, belief system, exposure to sunlight, exercise and everything we put into our body. Such new science shatters the idea that we are victims of our genes and environment. It shines light on the fact that we have tremendous power to shape and direct our own physical health. Our entire lifestyle is pivotal. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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he prognosis of cancer frightens almost everyone because cancer is so poorly understood; and it is human nature to be afraid of what we don’t understand. Cancer also represents something that’s thought to be beyond our control which is a frightening concept. In actuality, cancer describes a process in which your cells are out of your central control – no longer following the same directives as normal cells. In Natural Cancer Strategies for Cancer Patients, Russell L. Blaylock, M.D. explains that normal cells regulate each other’s growth, and loss of the communication system is responsible for the transformation of normal cells into cancer cells. Our genes are involved in this all-important communication system, yet we’re continually exposed to things that damage our gene’s DNA. Toxins (industrial and household chemicals, pesticides, herbicides), fluoride, toxic metals (lead, mercury, cadmium), viruses, radiation, bacterial infections, cigarette smoke, food additives, certain fats, including trans fats, that promote inflammation, extreme exercise, stress, reduced sleep, and poor nutrition all contribute to the increased free radical production which can be influential in cancer

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African-Americans, Cancer and the Increasing Need to Teach Wholistic Medicine In Every Home

frican Americans are getting diagnosed in later stages and die more often from Colon, breast, prostate and other types of cancer than other groups. Here are 3 Wholistic answers to address this problem.  As many of our most prevalent cancers are diet related we must teach more family, community members and people in places of worship to prepare delicious plant based foods in ways that taste like our traditional recipes. Further we must support and encourage more restaurants in the inner city to incorporate healthful foods into their menus thereby creating jobs and businesses for healthy chefs

and a demand for healthy fare. African Americans have a historical mistrust of the modern medicine and avoid getting cancer screening and treatment. A more comprehensive model will include more people of color in all levels of health care and incorporate Wholistic services and therapies into the prevention and treatment plans. Wholistic doctors, nurses and support staff who offer Yoga, prayer, mindfulness, breathing, Homeopathy, Herbalism, etc. can become the norm instead of the exception. Complimentary and alternative medicine should increasingly become covered medical benefits to make them affordable and accessible to the majority of people. Modern medicine must open more avenues to families and trusted community members to develop

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Wholistic caregivers in the homes and in organizations where people frequent. Teach people how to care for people from babies to the elderly. We must bring healthcare where people are and create jobs as well as businesses where people make a living by helping their family, loved ones and others healthy in body, mind and spirit. In the countries where alternative medicine and modern Western medicine co-exist people have greater sense of well being, better health outcomes and greater satisfaction. What we need are healers in every home, community and aspect of society and we need this to reduce the high cancer rates and deaths now. Detroit Wholistic Center is located at 20944 Grand River in Detroit. For more information on services or classes contact the wholistic health team at www.DetroitWholisticCenter.com or call 313-538-5433. See ad, back cover.

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Get a Good Night’s Sleep Five Solutions for Sleep Apnea by Lloyd Jenkins

n estimated 18 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of sleep apnea. From the Greek expression for “want of breath,” sleep apnea causes cessation of breathing during the night. Bouts usually last from 10 to 30 seconds and can occur from just a few times to several hundred. The main cause is the throat muscles becoming too relaxed during sleep and constricting the airway. Two out of four people with the condition do not even realize they are sleep deprived due to apnea, and thus are at greater risk of suffering from both short-term ailments such as migraines or extreme fatigue, and long-term effects that include stroke and heart disease.

Lose Weight via Diet and Exercise Most people find the problem clears up or is greatly improved when they lose weight. One of the easiest and healthiest ways is eating only fruit from morning until noon, and then eating healthy, nutritious meals for lunch and dinner. Avoid processed, sugar-laden and deep-fried foods. Exercise at least four times a week. Doing moderate exercise for just 40 minutes has been shown to significantly reduce sleep apnea (Sleep journal). Use a

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medicine ball to follow a trainer tutorial at Tinyurl.com/25-MinMedicineBallWorkout. A mini-trampoline also offers a safe and effective workout. A brisk 20-to-30-minute daily walk is a must for better sleep.

Sleep on Either Side Lying on the back encourages throat muscles to close up and the tongue to fall toward the back of the throat. Shifting onto one side reduces this discomfort and potential apnea episodes. Using one pillow beneath the head allows the neck to rest at a more natural angle, rather than pushing the chin toward the chest, which restricts the airway.

Vitamins D and C Almost everyone is deficient in vitamin D, even many in sunny regions, reports Dr. Joseph Mercola in his report, The Amazing Wonder Nutrient. Wisely managed sun exposure supplies vitamin D—no more than 20 minutes a day, 10 minutes on each side—without suntan lotion. Alternatively, a high-dose of a quality vitamin D supplement measuring 5,000 international units is adequate, but always take it along with vitamin K2, which helps the body process calcium properly to avoid overdose problems.

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Our body does not store vitamin C, so we need at least 2,000 milligrams daily to maintain good health. A study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine found that vitamin C can reduce damage caused by sleep apnea. High-content foods include bell peppers, dark leafy greens, kiwi fruit, broccoli, berries, citrus fruits, tomatoes, peas and papayas.

Magnesium, the Master Mineral From 70 to 80 percent of mankind is deficient in magnesium, which has been connected with prevention of degenerative diseases and mental health and is often the missing mineral in an individual’s wellness equation, according to Enviromedica’s Ancient Minerals. It also regulates muscle function, including those in the upper throat involved with apnea. Organic foods and farmers’ market offerings may have higher levels of magnesium, especially those packed with green chlorophyll. Liquid chlorophyll is available in most health stores. Start by drinking one glass (250 milliliters) per day for a week, and then take two tablespoons daily. Spinach, chard, pumpkin seeds, yogurt, kefir, almonds, black beans, avocados, figs, bananas and dark chocolate (avoid brands with white sugar) are good sources.

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The Proper Pillow by randy Kambic he right natural pillow is a key component to restful sleep. In fact, pillow comfort and support are as critical to good sleep as the proper mattress. According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) (SleepFoundation.org), 91 percent of Americans say snoring for some,” advises Fishberg. that a good pillow is key to their sleep Pillow care. The NSF suggests usquality. ing pillow as well as mattress protecInvesting in a high-quality, supportive tors; PureCare mattress (PureCare. pillow can be transformative, both per- com) is their official source including sonally and professionally. The RAND a range of down pillows and its MiteCorporation calculates that poor sleep Tight protector. Organic cotton covers among U.S. workers annually costs the are kind to people and the planet. U.S. economy some $411 billion. Slumbr.com likewise advises using Replace old, worn-out pillows. a protective cover to extend pillow Pillows can harbor dust mites and life. Don’t dry clean pillows, because their excrement, dead skin cells and chemicals and heat can do damage. bacteria that can exacerbate allergy A down pillow can be washed, but it’s symptoms. If a pillow is clumping, best to have it professionally cleaned losing support or yellowing, replace by a down specialist every three to four it, says Michelle Fishberg, co-founder years. Or wash them at home no more of sleep wellness company Slumbr than twice a year on the delicate cycle, (Slumbr.com). alone in a large or commercial wash“Quality, properly sourced, down ing machine, to avoid breaking down and feather pillows can be comfortthe down’s natural oils and structure. able for those that like classic, soft Latex pillows can be occasionally pillows. Buckwheat and natural latex hand-washed with mild detergent and pillows each have unique qualities air-dried flat. Don’t wash buckwheat promoting better sleep. Buckwheat is pillows—if the hulls get wet, pour therapeutic for back pain, all-natural them into a fine mesh bag and air-dry and hypoallergenic, and reduces them in the sun.

Supplement with serotonin precursor 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), which complements magnesium. One of the best pure sources of omega-3—a top remedy for sleep apnea by protecting cells from stress—is krill oil (Alternative Medicine Review). Sleep apnea causes long-term oxidative stress and puts severe demands on the body, which is thought to deplete omega-3 levels. Lloyd Jenkins is a certified naturopath native to Canada and owner of the Budwig Cancer Clinic, in Malaga, Spain. He’s the author of seven books and many articles on treating common diseases using natural therapies. natural awakenings

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FEAST IN THE FIELDS

The Rise of Pop-Up Organic Dining by John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist

he flip side of enjoying farm to table is taking the table to the farm. So-called “pop-up feasts” are booming at farms throughout the country during growing and harvest seasons. While the format varies, dinners are typically hosted on working rural or urban farms, last about three hours and include aperitifs and a tour before the meal. Wine pairings or beer tastings and live music may be among the enticing activities offered. Gabriele Marewski, owner of Paradise Farms, near Miami, Florida, was a pioneering forerunner of the trend. For 10 years prior to retirement, she hosted more than 50 chefs, served thousands of guests an organic Dinner in Paradise and raised more than $50,000 for area charities. Periodic onsite dinners continue (ParadiseFarms. net). “Many chefs are active in farmto-table dinners on the West Coast. We also see participation among wineries, orchards, cheese makers and breweries,” says A.K. Crump, CEO of TasteTV, in San Francisco, which also supervises PopUpRestaurants.com. 24 Wayne County-Detroit Edition

“People like to meet the meal maker and know more about the origin of what they eat.” “I started Dinner on the Farm nine years ago to create unique experiences that connect people to the places their food is grown and the people that grow them,” says Monica Walch, whose pop-up dinners are served picnic-style for friends and families that bring their own tableware. Her company’s Midwest events, usually offered on Minnesota and Wisconsin farms, always feature local chefs, food ingredients and breweries (DinnerOnTheFarm.com). “There’s nothing like being comfortably seated in the field where your food is growing and having the opportunity to enjoy it just hours after it’s been picked. Then, add in one-on-one conversations with your chef, brewer and farmer, as well as like-minded community members,” observes Walch, who grew up on an organic dairy farm in Minnesota. Setting the bar for high-end, white tablecloth, adults-only communal events, Outstanding in the

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Field tours the country to offer a taste of fresh, local cuisine prepared by top regional chefs. They’re known for serving meals on long tables set up in fields on prairie ranches, in olive groves or fruit orchards, as well as at urban rooftop farms or near vegetable row crops. “Our mission is to get folks out to the farm and honor the people whose good work brings nourishment to the table,” says organization founder and chef/artist Jim Denevan. More than 90, five-hour events that include appetizers and a guided farm tour are being held all the way through November in more than a dozen states (see OutstandingInTheField.com). “Some of our most popular events feature farmers of the sea, and are set alongside the ocean or other bodies of water,” adds Lisa Supple, publicist for the company. “They feature local fisher people and oyster and abalone farmers.” “Epicurean San Diego offers popup farm dinner events at Dickinson Farm, in National City, California,” explains owner Stephanie Parker (EpicureanSanDiego.com). “We strive to completely source our produce from the farm.” The veteran-owned, certified organic Dickinson Farm features heirloom fruits, vegetables and herbs grown on a large city lot. “We have focused on urban farms to inspire more people to grow their own food and to show that you don’t have to live on a huge piece of property in the countryside,” Parker notes. Some pop-up feasts are managed directly by local farmers in partnership with lead chefs. Others serve as

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or 40 years, Social Psychologist Ellen Langer has conducted pioneering research on the power of our minds to shape health and well-being. Langer’s work demonstrates that changing what we think and believe can transform not only our experiences, but also our bodies—a once-radical idea now common among neuroscientists. Her unconventional experiments often involve mind tricks: taking elders’ subjective thoughts back 20 years to reverse objective metrics of aging; fostering weight loss in a group of hotel maids by simply suggesting that their jobs qualify as exercise; and even changing blood sugar levels in diabetics by speeding up or slowing down perceived time during a video game session. Affectionately dubbed the “Mother of Mindfulness”, Langer was the first female professor to earn tenure in Harvard University’s psychology department. A prolific writer and scientist, she has authored more than 200 related articles and 11 books, including Mindfulness; The Power of Mindful Learning; 26 Wayne County-Detroit Edition

On Becoming an Artist: Reinventing Yourself Through Mindful Creativity; and Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility. Langer lives, paints, works and observes the world from Cambridge, Massachusetts. Learn more at EllenLanger.com.

What is mindful learning, and how can we best practice it? All learning is mindful; the only way to learn is by noticing new things. When we stop observing and get into our heads, wondering if that answer was right or if we responded quickly enough, we exit learning mode and enter mindlessness, where no learning can really take place. Part of what makes travel exciting, for example, is that we are primed to experience new things and pay attention to them, but actually, newness surrounds us at all times, no matter where we are. What makes us mindless is the mistaken notion of already knowing, when everything is always changing.

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What techniques, with or without meditation, can we adopt to change our mindset and mental habits to reduce stress and increase health and happiness? Most mindlessness occurs by default, rather than design. If we all realized that through mindfulness we could look better, feel better, be better received and do better things—all claims that are supported by scientific research—it wouldn’t be hard to choose. Meditation is essentially a tool to lead you to the simple act of intentional noticing, but many routes lead to that destination. One way to learn mindfully is to learn conditionally; to see the world as “it would seem that” and “could be”, which is very different than “it is.” If we recognized that evaluations occur in our heads rather than the external world, much of our stress would dissipate. Negativity and stress are typically a result of mindless ruminations about negative things we think are inevitable. If we simply ask ourselves why the dreaded event might not occur, we’d be less stressed. Next, if we ask ourselves how it may actually be a good thing if it does happen, again stress would diminish.

How do the mental constructs we attach to our experiences affect outcomes of health and well-being? Mental constructs are positions we consider as accepted certainties. When a physician makes a diagnosis, most people take it as a certainty and behave accordingly. Assuming that pain, decline or failure is inevitable can cause an individual to give up hope of complete recovery. But science only suggests probabilities, and if we understand this, we’ll go to work on a solution. We have a tremendous amount of control over our health that goes untapped. Placebos are today’s strongest medications demonstrating this fact. Initially, placebos were frowned upon by the pharmaceutical industry because a drug couldn’t be brought to market if a placebo was just as effective. When

someone gives you a pill and you get better not because of the pill, but because of your beliefs about it, you realize that what stands in the way of healing is your own mindset.

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o many, hiking means long-distance treks through forests or backpacking remote terrain. “In reality, it’s more about getting out into green areas close to home,” says Wesley Trimble, of the American Hiking Society. “It’s about immersion in nature.” Day hiking can be easily tailored to personal preferences and interests. “Excellent apps and websites list and describe trails in your area or community. We have a database on our site that’s helpful,” says Trimble (AmericanHiking.org). He’s personally high on old rail lines that have been converted to wide, accessible paths (RailsToTrails.us).

A Trail for Everyone Whatever our location, age or fitness level, a hike can provide opportunities for calming solitude or connecting with people we care about. Individuals with disabilities can also get outdoors at accommodating trails such as those at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, in Delaware. There’s always something to be learned in identifying wildlife and plants. “Families can enjoy time walking outdoors together in ways impossible in other settings,” observes Verna Gates, founder of Fresh Air Family, a Birmingham, Alabama, outdoor activities educational foundation. “Nature aids in well-being in many ways.” She points to studies cited at NatureAndForest Therapy.org/the-science.html that reveal how trees emit enzymes into the air that help improve our emotional and physical health. “When I lost a child, the only place I found solace was in nature. Sitting in a patch of wildflowers truly brought me back to living,” recalls Gates.

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Following a lovely trail, much like inspired cooking, is as intriguing and delightful as we wish it to be. From wildflower paths to wine country trails, the great outdoors invites exploration of woodlands, glens, forests, mountain valleys, coastal areas, bayous, deserts and other terrain. Experienced daytrippers recommend revisiting favorite trails in specific seasons. “I love being in the natural world, be it New Jersey, Florida or Alaska. Every trail offers surprises,” marvels distance hiker Craig Romano (CraigRomano.com). As the author of several day hike guidebooks, he’s seen firsthand how, “Every part of the country offers different perspectives and forms of beauty. The greatest biological diversity in our country is found in the Great Smoky Mountains, where the rhododendrons are breathtaking in spring.” The world’s largest mapped cave system is in Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave National Park. Hiking to observe other subterranean wonders in Indiana or Virginia’s Natural Bridge Caverns is no less exhilarating than walking Alabama’s covered bridge trail or painter Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch country, in New Mexico. The Appalachian Trail, running between Maine and Georgia, attracts thousands of adventurous long-distance trekkers, but such trails also offer sections ideal for day hikes. Geomagnetic points in Arizona’s vortex region or America’s Stonehenge, in New Hampshire, afford unusual destinations. The wonders of California’s Sonoma County include Planet Walk, a scale model path that illustrates our solar system. The Crater of Diamonds State Park, in Arkansas, is the only place in the world where hikers can dig for diamonds and keep what they find, although quartz diamond sites (semiprecious stones less hard than diamonds) can be accessed at other U.S. locales. Coastal walks lead to discovering sea glass and shells. Arboretums in urban areas offer trails flush with local flora. Joining or starting a hiking club based on common interests is one way to go. “One of our guidebook series encourages outdoor enthusiasts to explore the natural world in their immediate backyards. This approach especially appeals to families, first-time trail users and athletes looking for a quick nature fix after work,” offers Helen Cherullo, publisher of Mountaineers Books (MountaineersBooks.org), a nonprofit committed to conservation and sustainable lifestyles. Wherever we venture, take nothing but pictures and leave nature untouched. Cherullo reminds us, “Connecting people to treasured natural landscapes leads to active engagement to preserve these places for future generations. The future of public lands—owned by every American citizen—is literally in our hands.” They deserve our vote.

 AmericanTrails.org  Backpacker.com  BluePlanetGreenLiving.com  ClimateRide.org  FreshAirFamily.org  GearPatrol.com  HikingProject.com  NWF.org (National Wildlife Federation)  OutsideOnline.com (Outside Magazine)  SectionHiker.com

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 Be prepared for weather, stay alert, plan ahead and have a trail map so you know what to expect.  Inform others where you will be and what time you plan to be back. Set a deadline to turn around and head back well before sundown.  Plan on not having cell phone reception.  Wear proper footwear and clothing.  Take a compass and a flashlight.  Bring water, in plastic-free bottles, and well-sealed snacks.  Apply natural, reliable sunscreen (such as Think Sport)  Use DEET-free insect and tick repellant. (For an easy home recipe, add 15 drops of geranium and eucalyptus essential oils to a two-ounce spray bottle filled with distilled water. Shake well before each use.)  Consider a natural first-aid kit. (DIY guidelines for creating alternative kits are found at Tinyurl.com/Natural RemediesTravelKit and Tinyurl.com/ AnHerbalFirstAidKit.)

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very dog needs a meaningful job. Like us, some need help figuring out what they want to be when they grow up; others choose their own specialty. With imagination and experimentation, even a problem pooch can became an unexpected blessing.

Comforting Companions A 7-year-old hound and canine-style Houdini named Gumby was adopted seven times, surrendered to the shelter eight times and thrice became a stray. An unprecedented 11 return trips to the Charleston Animal Society, in South Carolina, convinced the staff he prefers shelter life. Now his selfappointed job is comforting and helping new arrivals adjust to their temporary home. Dentist April Patterson owns Dr. Patty’s Dental Boutique and Spa, in Fort Lauderdale. After attending a local Humane Society fashion show, she returned to her office with Oliver, a four-pound Pomeranian mix of undetermined age. This cutie’s job is to steady nervous patients. “It wasn’t planned,” says Patterson. “Oliver will bark nonstop when left alone, but being one of the staff makes him happy. Meeting Oliver is part of our hiring process.” Dory, a yellow Labrador certified therapy dog, is approved by the San Diego district attorney’s office to offer aid in court when a victim or witness testifies in front of the defendant. “Dory was the first court support dog in California and the city’s first of five dog and handler teams,” says Kathleen Lam, a retired attorney and dog handler. “The dogs

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undergo rigorous testing to demonstrate good behavior in court. Handlers work on long downs and stays, including hand signals.” Dory recently accompanied an 8-year-old girl testifying against her father; he had killed his wife in front of her two years before.

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carbohydrate cravings and fat burning, also why counting calories doesn’t work with belly fat and find out the biggest mistake that people make with exercise that prevents weight loss and what really works for permanent loss of belly fat and bulges, safely and healthfully. Free. Roses Restaurant, 201 N Canton Center Rd, Canton. RSVP: 734-7165588. PuroHealthAndWellness.com. Yoga For Beginners – 6-7:30pm. Hosted by Isha Institute of Inner-sciences, USA. All levels, ages seven and up welcome. Free. Riverview Public Library, 14300 Sibley Rd, Riverview. Isha.SadhGuru.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10

Diabetes and Dental Care – 11am-12pm. Learn how diabetes can affect the whole body, including the mouth. Over time, increased levels of blood glucose may put some at risk for oral health problems. Free. Coleman A Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Ave, Ste 302, Detroit. 313-224-3270. Gut Health – 6pm. Are unresolved digestive issues making life miserable? Discover what to do to end the misery. Dinner and seminar. Discover the likely reasons for suffering from gas, bloating, abdominal pain, reflux, weight gain, constipation and diarrhea. Free. Limited seating. Aubree’s Pizzeria and Grill, 2122 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti. PuroHealthAndWellness.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

Wellness Wednesday – 9am-9pm. Store event featuring additional 20 percent off (discount does not apply to juice bar, professional products, family farms and manager specials). Nutrition Unlimited, 14185 Eureka Rd, Southgate. 734-284-2357. See ad page 5. Diabetes – 6pm. Already taking at least one diabetic drug and have the desire to reduce or eliminate dependence on these potentially dangerous drugs. Dinner and seminar. Free. Roses Restaurant, 201 N Canton Center Rd. 734-716-5588. PuroHealthAndWellness.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

Mental Health: Facts, Signs, Solutions – 6:30-8:30pm. Two hour seminar that will involve learning cutting edge facts, breaking down signs and symptoms of mental health illnesses, and help lead people to better solutions and resources. Free. Wayne County Community College, 801 W Fort St, Detroit. 313-496-2600.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19

Live in Harmony with Nature – 12-4pm. Dr. Kofi is a brilliant master herbalist of the 21st century from a 5th generation Ghanaian royal family. Dr. Kofi imparts knowledge on

the herb Dawa Dawa and its many benefits. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-8260473 or 313-733-0430.

MONDAY, AUGUST 21

Teen Earn a Bike Program – Aug 21-25. 9am-12pm. Week-long program to teach kids about general bike maintenance and repairs, bike safety and rewards each child that completes the program with a bike, helmet, lock and backpack. Free. Museum of Contemporary Art, 4454 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-832-6622. MocaDetroit.org. Meditation – 7:15-8:30pm. Want to clear your energy? Join MJ Potter for an evening of meditation. Learn techniques to use at home. With breath work and a quiet environment, you can take a mental break from daily activities. All levels welcome. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. 734-455-6767.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22

Thyroid – 6pm. Complimentary dinner, immediately following seminar entitled, ‘Solutions to Unresolved Thyroid Symptoms. Presented by leading wellness expert, Dr. Lisa Sullivan, ND. Learn what causes 90% of hypothyroidism in the US, what missing lab tests are needed to idenitfy your problem, why simply taking thyroid medications may not impact your condition and what really works to improve your condition safely and healthfully. Free. Station 885 Restaurant, 885 Starkweather St, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-716-5588. PuroHealthAndWellness. com. See ad page 18.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24

PEMF Workshop – 7-8:30pm. Workshop with demonstration. Learn how Pulsed Elecro-magnetic Field Therapy may help eliminate pain and inflammation, increase healing, energy, circulation and bone strength. Free. Karl Wellness Center and Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. RSVP: 734-425-8220. KarlWellness Center. com. See ad page 8.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

Plant Exchange and Summer Garden Party – 10am-1:30pm. Join the fun at the oldest house in Allen Park. Bring one plant or a bunch (houseplants, bulbs, herbs or perennials), stroll around the start to the Secret Garden, enjoy some delicious refreshments, chat with other garden lovers, make some new friends and take home some new plants. Please be sure they are all in containers and labeled. Bring extra containers if possible. Event will take place rain or shine. Free. Allen Park Vintage Farmhouse, 17191 Ecorse

Rd, Allen Park. 313-383-6744. Mindful Meandering: Saturday Photo Walk – 1:30-3pm. Afternoon walking club with meetings throughout the summer to explore a different park or neighborhood in metro Detroit and mindfully document the seemingly ordinary through photos. Rain or shine, bring phone or camera. $5. Mt Elliott Park, 110 Mt Elliott St, Detroit. 313-757-0906.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27

save the date Cancer Prevention Convention – 9am7:30pm. There are choices made on a daily basis that will either fight or fuel cancer development. Cancer is becoming more common; learn the truth about cancer, what health freedoms really are and how to cancer-proof life in the 21st century. Event will feature guest speakers Ty and Charlene Bollinger on “The Truth about Cancer/Vaccines” and more. $65. Grosse Ile Pilot House, 9645 Groh Rd, Grosse Ile Twp. RSVP: 313-283-9671. See ad page 20.

hair and those who wear their hair natural. Free. Limited seating. Wholistic Training Institute, 20954 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-255-6155. WholisticTrainingInstitute. com. See ad on back cover.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29

Cognitive Impairment – 6pm. Discover how a new cognitive therapy can help improve memory and focus. Dinner and seminar. Participants will discover the likely reasons for suffering from declining memory, trouble focusing, depression, anxiety and cognitive decline. Free. Limited seating. Kabob Garden Mediterranean Cuisine, 244 E Columbia Ave, Belleville. PuroHealthAndWellness.com.

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Fountain of Youth Festival – 12-8pm. Sponsored by Growing Detroit Young Talent. Outdoor event featuring workshops, music, games and fun for families with interest in improving their quality of life. Sankofa LIFE Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave and The Water Station, 18710 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-8260473 or 313-733-0430. Wholistic Open House featuring Hair and Health – 2-5pm. Hosted by Dr. Jesse Brown, ND and natural hair specialist Marla Renee and staff of Wholistic Training Institute. Join them and other natural hair experts in discussion on the relationship between your hair and state of health and what you can do holistically to grow and maintain healthy hair. Ideal for people who care for natural

2017 Tour de Troit – 9am. Presented by Flagstar Bank. This bike ride explores some of the city’s historic areas, takes in many of its most breathtaking sights and provides bicyclists a unique opportunity to legally “take over: the streets of Motown. Two rides available – Main ride (25.6 miles) and Metric century (62 miles). $70 for main ride, $60 for metric century. Tour de Troit, 2727 Second Ave, Ste 148, Detroit. 313-409-7773. Tour-De-Troit.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

Ann Arbor Annual Arts and Crafts Show – Crafting with Grace – 10am-4pm. Juried arts and crafts show, 60+ artisans with their handcrafted items. Free door prize drawings featuring artisans handcrafted items. Homemade concessions, baked goods, complimentary face-painting and kids kraft corner. Stroller/wheelchairs welcomed. Portion of proceeds go to help support community needs. Applications accepted until August 1. $2, no fee for children under 12. New Grace Apostolic Temple, 2898 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-368-8897. CraftingWithGrace.com.

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ongoingcalendar All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication, and adhere to our guidelines. Visit NaturalAwakeningsDetroit.com for calendar guidelines and to submit ongoing events. 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.

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. 248-910-3351. 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. 313-502-5450.

monday Downtown Street Eats – 11am-2pm. Great lunchtime choices from food trucks that line Cadillac Square. Campus Martius Park, Detroit. CampusMartiusPark.org. 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.

save the date Foods that Heal and Foods that Hurt – Aug 2-Aug 30. 6-7:30pm. Hosted by Dr. Jesse Brown and staff of Wholistic Training Institute. Do you want to look good, sleep better and increase your energy? Join this 4-week class to learn how foods like gluten, high fructose corn syrup, processed meats and dairy products can cause adverse health symptoms and damage your body. In this workshop, you will get tips for selecting tasty, inexpensive healthy foods from local stores. Learn how to eat to heal not to hurt. Classes will include access to online course material and healthy refreshments. Instructor Ms. L. Shirel Motlet, MS, MH. $99. Limited seating. Wholistic Training Institute, 20954 Grand River Ave, Detroit. WholisticTrainingInstitute.com. See ad on back cover.

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. 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

Transformation Tuesday Conversations – 12-2 and 6-8pm. Guided by Empress. $7 general admission, free for Sankofa members. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-826-0473 or 313-733-0430.

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.

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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,

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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. 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. 313610-5111 or 313-457-3431.

save the date All About Herbs – Aug 2-Sept 30. 6-8pm. An essential class on medicinal herbs and their healing properties, how to select and make remedies based on system. Class taught by Senfusi Hightower and includes identification and certification. WTI is licensed by State of Michigan. $295. Wholistic Training Institute, 20954 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-2556155. WholisticTrainingInstitute.com. See ad on back cover. Weight Loss Support Class – 6-8pm. Hosted by Detroit Wholistic Center. Lose 10-20 pounds safely, naturally and for good. Learn how to prepare delicious, healthy meals and smoothies. Taught by clinical instructor Rubye Rogers. $15 for food and materials. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River Ave. Detroit. 313-255-6155. DetroitWholisticCenter.com. See back cover ad. 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. 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.

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. 313-942-2412. 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. 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 – Aug 3-Sept 21. 6-8pm. Make more money as you help people relieve stress and feel better from head to foot. Class taught by Senfusi Hightower and includes hands-on practice, testing and certification. WTI is licensed by State of Michigan.$325. Wholistic Training Institute, 20954 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-255-6155. WholisticTraining Institute.com. See ad on back cover.

and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-826-0473 or 313-733-0430.

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 Conservatory, 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.

Chair Yoga – 10-11am. Class with Guru Vajra. $10 for non-members, $7 for Sankofa members. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward, Detroit. 313-826-0473 or 313-733-0430. Live Well Naturally with Empress Matthews – 11am-12:30pm. Holistic perspective of living, healing and restoring harmony and balance. $7 general admission, free for Sankofa members. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-826-0473 or 313-733-0430. Sukyo Mahikari Circle of Light – 2-4pm. Experience the art of true light. Free. Sankofa Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-826-0473 or 313-733-0430.

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

Concert Series – 7:30-9pm. Bring blankets or folding chairs while relaxing and enjoying the music on the amphitheater lawn. There will be raffles and kids’ activities, Crusin Custom Coneys, Good Humor ice cream and Awesome Bounce. Free. Heritage Park, 1150 S Canton Center, Canton. 734-394-5460. MICanton.CivicPlus.com. 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.

Canton Color Tour Jazz Series – 7-9pm. Canton DDA in cooperation with Canton Leisure Services and the Canton Chamber of Commerce host the ninth season of the popular live jazz concert series. Bring lawn chair. Free. Super Bowl, 45100 Ford Rd, Canton. 734-394-5186. CantonFun.org. Barefoot Reggae – 8pm-12am. Food will also be served, donation only. $10. Sankofa Life Learning

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