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s we are wrapping up this month’s Women’s Health issue, I have a loving thought of my maternal grandmother who just passed away at the wisdom age of 102. Born during World War I in France, she lived thru Word War II, contracted tuberculosis during the war, recovered without any antibiotics while breathing the fresh air of the Alps Mountain, gave birth to 5 children, and lived to see and celebrate her 100th year birthday 2 years ago with her 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She left us with her legacy, and an inspiration. She was able to stay at home until the end, as she went peacefully to her heaven. I recall having many conversations with her about her many life experiences, the history she witnessed, her regular use of homeopathy for flu prevention and how she was raised in the mountains in her young ages. So I want to dedicate this issue to her, to mark it with a special stone. We all have women in our hearts and in our lives that we either care for, or are deeply missing. Some left us too early because of unfair illnesses that we were unable to reverse. Some are currently fighting their own battles, and that may include yourself. We, the women, are the ones who nurture our families, support them emotionally. Women are the teachers and the caregivers. But too often, we need to receive too, the love, the compassion, the emotional support. This Women’s Health issue is especially dedicated to talk about naturally “Healing the Hard Stuff ”, page 12. I have myself witnessed my dad recovering in a matter of weeks from prostate cancer all naturally, as well as many of my own family smaller issues such as a seemingly weak immune system, chronic food allergies, migraines and pain. All taken care of with correct nutrition, wise and professionally guided supplementation. My pregnant sister-in-law is just another example. At only 4 months, she has been so far pretty miserable in her pregnancy with extreme chronic fatigue, probably due to her severe iron deficiency, chronic migraines, stomach acidity and allergies. I brought her whole food based supplements, including bioavailable natural iron (as her body would react badly to any other type of iron her doctors or OBGYN would prescribe), whole foods based prenatal nutrients that she could tolerate, prenatal probiotics, digestive enzymes and ginger capsules, magnesium, prenatal fish oil and even a CBD roller for her headaches. She reported to me that as soon as she started taking them, not only did her migraines go away, but she felt a whole lot better than she had over the past 2-3 months. She has yet to replenish her iron levels, but now that she has found a natural iron supplement that her body is accepting, she is finally looking forward to be able to live a healthy and meaningful pregnancy. Correct whole food based supplementation is very powerful and healing. The vast majority of us are not aware of this. I’ve witnessed a child with strep throat infection with 102° fever cured in less than 24 hours only with oregano oil and vitamin C. Nature is powerful. We, the women, are the teachers and our families’ health support system. Lets educate ourselves in natural healing ways, to pass onto the next generations, for a better and healthier humanity. I would also like to dedicate this issue to all of the women and mothers. I do hope that this issue will give them a boost of confidence, love and support. We, women, are truly the warriors! Give a hug! Get a hug! Happy Mother’s Day!
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14 KELLY
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Marianne Williamson’s Love America Tour Detroit Unity Temple to Be First Michigan Stop
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istoric Detroit Unity Temple has been selected as the first Michigan appearance for internationally acclaimed author and lecturer Marianne Williamson on her Love America Marianne Williamson book and speaking tour. Williamson will speak at the church on Friday, June 8, at 7 p.m. “We are honored that Marianne Williamson has chosen Detroit Unity Temple to share her vision for healing our nation and our polarized political system,� Rev. Gregory Guice says. “This is a very challenging time in America and Marianne is the kind of person who can help to shift our nation’s consciousness and bring diverse people and groups together.� Seven of her 12 published books have been New York Times best sellers, and four of these were number one. Her newest book is Tears to Triumph: Spiritual Healing for the Modern Plagues of Anxiety and Depression. “We will transform our country through our willingness to transform our relationship to it,� Williamson says. “Our own disconnection from the political process, lack of knowledge of how our system operates, lack of understanding of our history and confusion about many of the issues that confront us now have led in too many cases to a dangerous emotional disconnection between our country and ourselves.� Ticket prices will range from $35 to $65. For an additional charge, tickets will be offered for a reception with Williamson at 5:45 p.m. Detroit Unity Temple is located at 17505 Second Ave., Detroit. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit DetroitUnity. com. See ad page 22. 6
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y Compassion, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization will host the Treating Cancer with Cannabis Symposium, Sunday, June 3rd. The event will take place at the Sheraton Hotel, Detroit Metro Airport, where several cancer survivors and doctors from across the country will come together for the first live presentation on cannabis for the treatment of cancer in the midwest. Heidi Parikh, founder and executive director of My Compassion, has been advocating on behalf of cancer patients who use medical cannabis since 2011. She lost her father to cancer and believes if she knew then, what she knows now about cannabis, he may still be alive. Downriver business woman and cancer coach, Stephanie McKeith, founder of Theta Living a wellness center, has partnered with My Compassion to bring this information to the public. The center provides access to holistic services that promote health and healing such as High Ionic Cleanse, Reiki, acupuncture and Hyperbaric Oxygen therapies. Over the past few years Stephanie has noticed an increase of her clients, inquiring about medical cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) a non-psychoactive form of cannabis. The event will feature keynote speakers such as Dr. Jack McCue, Dr. Toni Bark, Dr. Loran Bisk as well as pediatric cancer patients along with their mothers and other cancer survivors that will share their incredible stories with hundreds of attendees looking to learn about treating cancer and its treatments with medical cannabis. Treating Cancer with Cannabis Symposium, 12-5pm. $30, discounts available for early birds, pairs, groups and university affiliates. Register online to receive a special event bag upon arrival. Sheraton Hotel - Detroit Metro Airport, 800 Merriman Rd, Romulus. 844-226-6200. MyCompassion.org/TreatingCancer.
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etroit Wholistic Center, located on 20944 Grand River Avenue in Detroit, is pleased to announce that starting May 2018, Dr. Nakadar will now be receiving and accepting new patients for consult every Friday. Dr. Saqib Nakadar, D.O. is a Detroit native doctor of osteopathic medicine, with a specialty in internal medicine and integrative medicine. Nakadar has a passion for approaching his medical practices holistically, to support his patients in achieving optimal balance in their health and wellness. Dr. Nakadar is a graduate of Wayne State University, and Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic MediDr. Saqib Nakadar, D.O. cine. For over 10 years, Dr. Nakadar has practiced medicine for health care systems such as Henry Ford Health System and HUDA Clinic, where he gained an immense amount of experience working with patients and understanding their unique individual needs. As a board member for Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, he has established a credible reputation with medical professionals and patients alike. Law enforcers, policymakers and regulatory agencies have all gotten counsel from Dr. Nakadar on his valuable input in the field of cannabis research. Dr. Nakadar’s subtle contributions to holistic and integrative medicine include opening up a practice of his own in 2010 called Doc Greens Clinic, where he educates the community on cannabinoids (CBD), Michigan State Law and its authorization of cannabis, and qualifying conditions that medical cannabis can treat. In his practice, he works closely with a trusted network of medical providers, all working together to give visibility and recognition to medical cannabis as a legitimate medicine, and a form of symptom management for patients who suffer from pain and discomfort due to chronic conditions and illnesses. ‘Qualifying conditions’ include chronic illnesses such as cancer, AIDS/HIV, hepatitis C, crohn’s disease, alzheimer, nail patella, ALS), chronic and severe pain (such as peripheral neuropathy, DM neuropathy, arthritis, IBS, migraines, severe trauma/injury, burn victims, amputations, peripheral vascular diseases), seizures and more may all be relieved by medical cannabis. For more information on Dr.Nakadar, visit: DocGreensClinic.com. To book an appointment with Dr. Nakadar, call 313-538-5433. Dr. Nakadar will be holding a lecture on Thursday, May 10th, 2018, 6-7 pm on the topic of “Marijuana: medicine or menace?”. Free, limited seating. Location: Dr. Jesse Brown’s Detroit Wholistic Center, Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Bldg, 20950 Grand River Ave, Detroit. RSVP for the event: 313-255-6155. DetroitWholisticCenter.com. See listings on page 28.
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anton Center Chiropractic Clinic will host their annual Wellness Extravaganza on Saturday, May 19th. This free event will feature demonstrations and information on nutrition, chiropractic, iridology, aura photos, healing teas, massage, reiki, reflexology, essential oils, blood pressure screenings, personal training, acupuncture, custom meals and more. Raffles and refreshments will also be provided. The Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic specializes in chiropractic, nutrition, massage therapy and bio-energy therapy. The clinic offers the flexibility of four highly trained doctors, as well as office hours six days a week. They also offer a wide range of services, catering to many conditions and complaints. Their doctors strive to provide the best quality of care, as well as costefficient treatment options, making it easy to reach optimal wellness. Wellness Extravaganza, Sunday, May 19 – 12-3pm. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd Ste 109. RSVP: 734-455-6767. CantonCenter Chiropractic.com. See listing on page 28.
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BD (cannabinol) is one of most prevalent chemicals found in the hemp plant. Unlike the more commonly known chemical tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD is non-psychoactive and non-addictive. Scientific research has shown CBD may offer therapeutic benefits of numerous conditions including cancer, depression, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and ADHD, as well as migraine headaches, cold sores, athlete’s foot, pain or stress relief, to name a few. Its sale and use are now legal in many states across the Country, including Michigan. Products such as CBD Infused Topical Cream from CannaBon Therapeutics may alleviate discomfort with joint and body pains, headaches, and chronic pain. Sara Barber, founder of Michigan based CannaBon Therapeutics, first spent her career working and teaching in the pharmaceutical industry; allowing her to meet and build relationships with individuals from all walks of life. The more familiar Sara became with the pharmaceutical industry, the more she found interest in alternative and holistic therapies for health management. Which is how Barber came across the health benefits of CBD and hemp. Intrigued by this plant and how it works indirectly with the endocannabinoid system, Sara became dedicated to understanding and researching everything available about CBD and hemp. Through her desire to help other she needed to share what she has learned and started developing CannaBon products. “Spending the last couple years developing CannaBon’s pure CBD and hemp infused skincare and therapeutic products, I am utterly amazed by the positive results customers are experiencing. What is even more exciting is that even between clinical and community studies, researchers have only scraped the surface on how beneficial CBD is for health management.” says Barber.
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When an adult looks into the eyes of a baby, a synchronization of brain waves occurs that could indicate an intention to communicate, concludes a Cambridge University study of 36 infants. This coordinating supports the baby’s early learning and communication skills, according to the researchers. The effect, which researchers measured via electroencephalogram (EEG)-wired skullcaps, was strongest with eye-to-eye contact and weaker when the adult’s head was turned away. The more vocalizations—little sounds—the baby made, the greater their brainwaves synchronized with the adult.
New Guidelines Lower the Bar for Risky Blood Pressure New guidelines that change the criteria for healthy blood pressure mean that nearly half of U.S. adults are now considered to have high blood pressure. The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have redefined the condition as being 130/80 instead of 140/90, a change considered by critics as overly beneficial to pharmaceutical companies. This criteria includes 80 percent of people over 65, triples the diagnosis for men under 45 and doubles it for women younger than 45. The revised guidelines encourage adopting lifestyle strategies in early stages of rising blood pressure like exercise, diet, weight loss and smoking cessation. Evidence-based alternative methods noted in a Canadian study include coenzyme Q10, dark chocolate, qigong, slow breathing, Transcendental Meditation and vitamin D.
U.S. Midlife Women Choosing Natural Health Care In a survey of 171 midlife American women, more than 80 percent reported using complementary and alternative medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine researchers discovered. The most common choice was herbal teas, followed by women’s vitamins, flaxseed, glucosamine and soy supplements. Only 34 percent of the non-Hispanic white women and 14 percent of the Hispanic women discussed it with their doctors.
Young Women Outdo Male Peers in Oxygen Uptake Young women process oxygen about 30 percent faster and more efficiently than men when they begin exercising, according to a new study from Canada’s University of Waterloo. The ability to extract oxygen from the blood is an important fitness marker, which the researchers tested by having 18 young men and women exercise on treadmills. The women’s superior results indicate they are naturally less prone to muscle fatigue and poor performance. “The findings are contrary to the popular assumption that men’s bodies are more naturally athletic,” observes lead author Thomas Beltrame, Ph.D. Previous research had found that older men and male children tend to have faster oxygen uptake than women. May 2018
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Meds in Urban Streams Drive Microbial Resistance
A new study published in the journal Ecosphere confirms that in urban streams, persistent pharmaceutical pollution can cause aquatic microbial communities to become resistant to drugs. Researchers evaluated the presence of pharmaceuticals, including painkillers, stimulants, antihistamines and antibiotics, in four streams in Baltimore, Maryland. Then they measured the microbial response to drug exposure. Selected study sites represented a gradient of development from suburban to urban. Emma Rosi, an aquatic ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and lead author on the study, explains, “Wastewater treatment facilities are not equipped to remove many pharmaceutical compounds. We were interested in how stream microorganisms, which perform key ecosystem services like removing nutrients and breaking down leaf litter, respond to pharmaceutical pollution. When we expose streams to pharmaceutical pollution, we are unwittingly altering their microbial communities, yet little is known about what this means for ecological function and water quality.”
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Recycled Plastic Transforms into Prosthetics The emerging technology of three-dimensional (3-D) printing can benefit the world in many ways. Re:Purpose for Good, in Australia, creates robotically 3-D printed prosthetic devices from recycled plastic and e-waste. It’s difficult to customize prosthetics, so more invasive surgery is often needed to make standard sizes fit the patient. Other companies produce 3-D printed prosthetic hands and arms, but Re:Purpose for Good customizes both hands and feet at a much lower cost. The company’s robotics and prosthetics engineer Gerardo Montoya, who had been working on 3-D printing prosthetics for children in Mexico, merged the idea with a desire to do something about the 8 million tons of plastic entering the oceans. Along with plastic waste, they also use e-waste such as discarded smartphones that have all the circuitry and microprocessors needed for advanced features. The company even plans to teach their prosthetic-making process to children as part of their science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) curriculum, so they can learn 3-D printing skills. They’re making it open source so more people can get involved without patent restrictions.
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Africans Unite to Save Rhinos
The Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit aims not only to protect rhinoceroses in South Africa by patrolling the Balule Nature Reserve, in Greater Kruger National Park, but to also be a role model in their communities. It’s the first majority-female, anti-poaching unit in the country. Founded in 2013 by Transfrontier Africa NPC to protect the Olifants West Region of Balule, the Black Mambas were invited within a year to expand into other regions, and now protect all boundaries of the reserve. These 32 young women and two men want their communities to understand that the benefits are greater through rhino conservation rather than poaching, as they address the local social and moral decay that results from poaching. Their concern is also for their children’s sake because the sham economy has corrupted morals and brought narcotics into their communities. To make a donation, visit BlackMambas.org.
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Obsolete Packaging Grocer Shuns Plastic Trays
The British supermarket chain Iceland is planning to eliminate or drastically reduce plastic packaging for more than 1,000 of its house-label products by the end of 2023, switching to paper-based trays instead. Nigel Broadhurst, joint managing director of Iceland, explains that the typical ready meal was packaged in a particularly bad way. “It is currently in a black plastic tray. That black plastic is the worst possible option in terms of toxins going into the ground and the ability to recycle that product.” He also notes that instead of the usual plastic bag, grocers could put netting around a bunch of apples the same as with oranges. Iceland’s research found that 80 percent of shoppers would endorse a supermarket’s move to go plastic-free.
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Artistically decorated rocks featuring inspirational messages are turning up in Mobile, Alabama, and along the Gulf of Mexico shoreline as part of The Kindness Rocks Project (TheKindnessRocksProject. com). Anyone can paint rocks and “plant” them for someone else to discover. Likewise, everyone is invited to hunt for kindness rocks. Those that find a rock are free to take it, plant it somewhere else or leave it for someone else to find. The grassroots movement was created to spread inspiration and motivation for unsuspecting recipients through the random placement of the rocks in public spaces. The goal is to encourage others to find creative ways to reach out and brighten someone else’s day unexpectedly, whether it’s through kindness rocks, love notes or random acts of generosity.
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Locals Prevail Against Bristol Bay Mine
Alaskan mining critics cheered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency decision to maintain an existing policy not to permit the Northern Dynasty Minerals’ Pebble copper and gold mine in Bristol Bay. They maintain that the project’s toxic byproducts would threaten fisheries and other natural resources. Alannah Hurley, with United Tribes of Bristol Bay, a group opposing the mine, has said that members of the tribes she represents are willing to lie down in front of bulldozers to protect the waters. She notes, “Ideally, we would like these [protections] finalized, and the battle to protect Bristol Bay from the Pebble Mine and mines like Pebble is far from over. But the fact that these protections remain in place and can be used within the process is a very positive step in the effort to protect the Bristol Bay watershed for generations to come.”
All That Glitters Sparkly Microbeads Face Ban
Scientists have called for glitter to be prohibited due to the threat it poses to wildlife. The glistening, decorative, plastic microbead powder may seem harmless, but environmental researchers report it’s a dangerous pollutant, particularly in oceans. Trisia Farrelly, Ph.D., of New Zealand’s Massey University, notes, “Their diminutive size and sparkling appearance make them appealing to animals, which will eat them.” Seven U.S. states now restrict the use and sale of products with microbeads; California was the first in 2015. The British government will ban rinse-off microbeads—plastics of less than one millimeter in length—found in exfoliating scrubs, shower gels, toothpaste and even on greeting cards. Plastics are found in a third of all fish caught in Great Britain, according to a study by Richard Thompson, Ph.D., professor of marine biology at Plymouth University. He says of shower gel with glitter particles, “That stuff is going to escape down the plughole and potentially enter the environment.”
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lthough natural health enthusiasts may recognize alternative healing modalities as a preferred approach to treatment, in the face of major health issues, even they tend to join the crowd that’s turning first to conventional medicine. Thus, many gentler modalities described in The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, co-authored by doctors of naturopathy Michael T. Murray and Joseph Pizzorno, remain largely untapped resources. Ignored because they are unsupported by traditional sciencebased medicine, holistic measures such as acupuncture, energy medicine, essential oils, herbs, detoxification, health-promoting diets, homeopathy, prayer and meditation, supplementation, yoga, massage and naturopathy are sacrificed in favor of often painful medical procedures and prescription drugs which can’t claim to permanently cure anything and can have many harmful side effects. 12
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“A patient that dabbles in holistic medicine for minor health issues such as indigestion, headache or insomnia often turns to conventional methods after receiving a serious diagnosis such as diabetes, heart disease or cancer because they are scared,” observes holistic physician Dr. Wendy Warner, medical director of Medicine in Balance, in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. The co-author of Boosting Your Immunity for Dummies suggests that relatively few people turn to natural solutions for both preventive and therapeutic measures because they’re unaware they exist. Integrative oncologists and endocrinologists that are aware of the benefits of natural complementary methods are scarce. Relatively few conventional doctors are educated in functional medicine. “Yet complementary modalities such as acupuncture, massage and some essential oils can support the immune system and help an individual deal with stress experienced from coping with their illness,” says Warner. NaturalAwakenings.com
Rob Wergin, an experienced energy medicine practitioner, speaks from experience regarding clients that consult him for lifethreatening diagnoses. “When I see them, they’re desperate and have exhausted all conventional methods. I’m their lastditch effort,” remarks Wergin. The most frequent reason he hears is, “My family, friends and doctor told me not to waste my money on charlatans.” “People find it challenging to put faith in natural methods and are nervous about going against a doctor’s advice until they feel or see positive results; even these may not provide sufficient motivation to continue with alternative treatments,” he says. “I believe this is the result of the influence of pharmaceutical ads promising results, the medical community’s belief in proof solely through clinical trials, websites like Quackwatch. com and well-meaning friends insisting that the conventional route is the only way to go. It’s sad to see the gravity of these influences pulling clients back into solely believing in the Western model of medicine,” says Wergin. Ann Lee, a doctor of naturopathy, acupuncturist and founder of the Health for Life Clinic, Inc., in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, notes, “This mindset continues to get reinforced by insurance companies that do not cover alternatives. Paying out of pocket for medical expenses also influences a patient’s choices.” Kelly Noonan-Gores and Adam Schomer, director and producer, respectively, of the documentary film HEAL, suggest that unconscious conditioning plays the biggest role in an individual’s choices. “We are deeply conditioned to view medical specialists and prestigious medical institutions as the ones with all the answers. Sometimes they do and sometimes they
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don’t,” says Noonan-Gores, who intends to have her film awaken viewers to the possibilities of alternative paths of healing. As just one other example noted in the film, thousands have used the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), tapping on their body to help release the trauma and stress often associated with illness.
“Before, I wasn’t familiar with EFT, which I continue to use and benefit from. However, despite everything I’ve learned, I can’t give up on all Western medicine, put my faith in alternatives and let my intuition and faith guide me to healing. It’s easier to be skeptical than to have faith,” Lee says.
website FloridaOilsRN.com that reaches hundreds of individuals worldwide. She advises, “Reach out to people that you see are having positive results with a different healing system than yours. Ask them to show, help and teach you. I’ve seen many people restored to health by using methods that science is only beginning to understand.”
Resistance to Change
Quiet Role Models
Sheila Tucker, a resident of Navarre, Florida, has been a registered nurse for 20 years, practicing in hospital settings such as critical care, emergency and administration. “I know and understand doctors, surgeries and pharmaceutical treatments and hospitals,” says Tucker, who recalls that throughout her life she was taught to believe in a system that suddenly stopped working for her. “In 2014, I was dying from a rare autoimmune condition, requiring fulltime care, and planning my funeral. Doctors had tried everything, yet my health continued to decline. When I saw a friend’s Facebook posts about her use of essential oils, I was curious, but reluctant to reach out, and didn’t want anyone to know that I called her for advice,” recalls Tucker. “Shortly after my friend arrived with her oils, my husband came home with our daughter, who had strep throat and a fever. She made us promise to use selected oils through the night and prayed with us.” Tucker attributes the miracle of her daughter’s turnaround the next morning to shifting her paradigm and opening her up to believing in the healing power of essential oils. Thanks to her friend and role model, Tucker learned how to use therapeuticgrade oils, supplements and a healthy diet to cleanse her body of the heavy toxic load accumulated from several years of expensive drug treatments. Today, she is a healthy and enthusiastic advocate, and her personal results opened the eyes of her physician to the point where she also shifted her own philosophy of healing. Tucker now offers educational classes in her office and online through her
“Outside of any dominant paradigm, it’s easier to cast suspicion than to make curious inquiry and, over time, working within a dominant worldview creates polarity, the antithesis of ‘wholism’. An inclusive approach integrates all medical and complementary approaches, as well as interaction with the natural world,” says Patrick Hanaway, a family physician and founder of Family to Family Medicine, in Asheville, North Carolina. Hanaway, the former director of medical education for the Institute for Functional Medicine and the first medical director at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, explains, “Doctors have a rigorous job filled with responsibility. Change is difficult and investigating vastly different ways of practicing medicine requires a degree of curiosity and openness. I am heartened by thought leaders and heads of top medical schools who are presently opening up to functional medicine, natural medicine and complementary approaches.” “The paradigm shift we are ushering in has been 50 years in the making,” assesses Hanaway. “Some medical professionals are immersed in a polar view of right and wrong, offering personal attacks and disparaging comments to maintain control of the dialogue. This is not appreciated by patients who look to the doctor as a teacher—the Latin docere means to teach. “The movement to change medicine and the cultural paradigm of healing is a marathon, not a sprint, and those of us involved are prepared to stay the course.”
“The conventional medical community wants to maintain the model in which they have heavily invested centuries of time, energy and money. Patients that investigate integrative and complementary medicine may resist hearing that in order to get well, they might need to change their worldview and lifestyle, take a leave of absence from their job, develop a spiritual practice, exercise or maybe even leave a toxic relationship,” says Schomer. “Conventional medicine says take this pill and keep living your life the same way,” says Schomer. “We are not demonizing doctors, pharmaceuticals or the medical system. We simply believe that individuals are more empowered to heal when they take control of their health.” Eva Lee, a resident of Los Angeles featured in the documentary, suffers from a rare and unpredictable form of blistering skin inflammation. “I’ve tested negative for faulty genes and all sorts of rare viruses and bacteria, which helped point me towards holistic methods. So far, following the directives of Dr. Mark Emerson, a chiropractor specializing in nutrition, in Maui, Hawaii, who I met while filming, has helped my body become healthier and deal with inflammation levels that rapidly reduced as soon as I detoxed and eliminated meat and dairy from my diet,” says Lee. Still, it’s hard for her to accept that her condition could be due to the type of stress and suppressed emotions that Anthony William explores in his book Medical Medium: Secrets Behind Chronic and Mystery Illness and How to Finally Heal.
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KELLY NOONAN-GORES ON HOW WE SHAPE OUR HEALTH
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fter Los Angeles native Kelly Noonan-Gores spent 20 years in front of the camera as an actress, she turned her talents to producing award-winning films like Tooken, Beneath and Take a Seat. She considers her latest, the documentary HEAL (HealDocumentary.com), to be her ultimate achievement. “I included as many inspiring stories of healing change as possible to expand viewers’ beliefs in what’s possible, to alter the narrative around mystery illnesses being incurable or cancer equaling death,” says Noonan-Gores. When she was prescribed Prilosec for acid reflux at age 28, Noonan-Gores decided she was too young and otherwise healthy to become dependent on it. By taking an integrative nutrition course, she realized the possibilities of alternative healing methods, catalyzing an ongoing exploration into optimizing life and health through the powers of mind, body and spirit. “We are not the passive victims of faulty genes; our lifestyle choices, thoughts, and beliefs shape our health,” says Noonan-Gores, a longtime practitioner of yoga and meditation. HEAL features uplifting interviews with the scientists, visionaries and healers that inspired her, including Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton, Marianne Williamson and patients diagnosed with diverse ailments that sought different healing modalities to take their health into their own hands. 14
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What are some common elements in the stories of patients featured in HEAL? One common thread revolves around our subconscious programming. From the time we’re born, we are downloading “programs” or belief systems from society, parents, teachers and whoever and whatever else is in our environment. Many have learned through their own healing journeys of negative belief systems running their lives; each one had to become aware of these beliefs in order to change. Another is that when events are too painful, we consciously suppress or unconsciously repress them, and that trauma stays in our cells and might manifest in disease. To move that stuck energy, we must heal that emotional trauma to allow physical ailments to transform. A third theme is understanding how stress affects our lives and immune systems, and doing things to manage or mitigate it through tools like meditation or breath work. Some of the patients worked with spiritual psychologists using Emotional Freedom Techniques to release past stress held in their body, shifting beliefs to a trusting, non-victim place. Dietary shifts also made a difference. In acute healing, we realize the effect of different foods which can reduce or exacerbate inflammation.
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Which messages in how the body and mind collaborate to promote healing are audiences keying in on? Visualization is a powerful and widespread tool in healing; we can use imagination to reframe and tell a different story. Research has shown that visualizations can affect brain chemistry and lessen side effects. The mind is conditioned to go to the worst-case scenario; we can instead retrain it to focus on the best-case scenario, and what we want to happen, increasing the likelihood it will occur.
What role do faith and belief systems play in the healing journey? It all comes down to what we believe. If you believe in and expect an effect, like what we see with a placebo, the brain will create and release natural chemicals that might be prompted by a targeted drug. Believing you are a victim of genes and circumstance induces stress, whereas having faith in a loving universe produces greater ease.
How do emotions influence health and healing? Gregg Braden and Joe Dispenza, interviewed in HEAL, discuss how rage, jealousy, trauma and fear put the body in a stress response and create inflammation and other detrimental effects. But love, kindness, joy, gratitude and compassion release healing hormones and neurochemicals like oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine. It’s empowering to know that when negative emotions arise, you can become aware of and release them, then pivot to focus on gratitude or do something that cultivates joy. It’s a moment-bymoment choice.
Healthy people require a healthy planet; how can we apply these same principles to bring our world back into balance? The more conscious we become, the more we treat ourselves, others and our Earth
with compassion. As more people awaken and demand a different response, the paradigm will shift. Health care will have to change as we apply the power in our hearts and minds. Our bodies are a microcosm of the universe; the planet can heal itself and thrive as we remove the toxins and become fully aware of what we are putting in the air, water and soil.
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PERSONALIZED HEALTH CARE
Functional Medicine Leads the Way by Linda Sechrist
Historical Overview During the last 25 years, a less drug-based grassroots model for dealing with chronic illnesses in the U.S. has emerged. First labeled holistic, the movement gained momentum as alternative approaches morphed into being considered complementary to conventional medicine, warranting studies by the National Institutes of Health. Responding to public interest, an integrative model of care that focuses on the whole person has taken root in medical institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic, in Ohio. The latest evolution to a systemsoriented, patient-focused clinical model of functional medicine, which seeks to address causes of illness, rather than simply treat symptoms, has been garnering increasing interest by the public and pioneer16
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ing medical professionals. It’s now maturing into personalized functional medicine.
New Standard of Care One of the best-prepared, traditionally trained medical professionals in explaining this approach is Jeffrey S. Bland, Ph.D., recognized as the father of functional medicine, and author of The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer and Happier Life. He co-founded, with his wife, Susan, the Institute for Functional Medicine, in Washington, which provides a system geared to understanding the complexity of chronic illness and design individualized programs for more effective healing. “Medical science didn’t have the advanced technology 25 years ago to perform the research that now helps us better
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understand the complexity of chronic illness, as well as our present ecological view of the body. Today we’re examining how all the networks of our biology intersect in a dynamic process that creates health when in balance or disease when out of balance,” attests Bland, whose career has focused on searching for a unifying principle behind all healing that can be used to discern the best possible therapy for specific individuals. Incorporating what he learned from Linus Pauling, Ph.D., two-time Nobel Prize laureate, and Lee Hood, M.D., Ph.D., as well as systems biology and practicing lifestyle medicine, Bland founded the nonprofit Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMInstitute.org) in 2012. Seeking to transform the entire medical approach to chronic illness, the Seattle-based organization is a virtual and onsite hub for health professionals, researchers, educators and the public to share ideas and converse about how personalized functional medicine can be delivered to everyone as an improved standard of care.
Role of Genetics The National Human Genome Research Institute, in Bethesda, Maryland, maintains that an evolved approach to medicine starts with using an individual’s genetic profile to determine the best path to preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases. By 2003, scientists had delivered the first essentially complete sequence and map of all the genes in the human body. Three decades ago, the medical fraternity had few reliable explanations for the origins of chronic health issues. Today, accepted factors include predispositions for a specific disease related to an individual’s genome, along with contemporary epigenetic influences such as nutrition, environment and lifestyle. None of these elements, however, necessarily define our destiny. “This genomic personalized medicine approach is creating friends among all healing arts practitioners because it facilitates our using information to design a less-toxic environment, lifestyle, diet and treatment to meet an individual’s specific needs and particular circumstances that led to a disease,” says Bland.
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“Diseases are only names assigned to a collection of symptoms,” says Bland. “They don’t indicate how the individual became afflicted. If 10 patients with Type 2 diabetes each had epigenetic variations that triggered getting the condition, it would be unwise to treat them all the same; it’s far better to treat those factors that specifically led to the disease.” Addressing the concern that genetic test results might be used to deny someone health insurance, Bland notes, “This is a significant misunderstanding about genetic testing. Our genes don’t tell us how we are going to die. They tell us how we should live. Understanding how our genes can help us live to 100 is a model of enlightenment. Those that practice this systems biology approach are counting on functional personalized medicine becoming the updated standard of care.” Physicians often offer genetic testing services. At-home DNA testing can be done using a saliva collection kit mailed to a laboratory, offering both ancestry and health information that must be interpreted by an informed professional.
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MENOPAUSE Exercising Reduces Symptoms by Marlaina Donato
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ransitioning through menopause and the years of perimenopausal hormone fluctuation leading up to the finale can be physically and emotionally challenging for many women. Consistently following a healthy diet and positive lifestyle are important, and health researchers, doctors and midlife women can attest to the multidimensional benefits of exercise. Perks may include reduction of menopausal discomfort, better brain function, stronger bones and reversal of estrogen dominance syndrome that can set the stage for fibroids, cystic breasts, cancer, migraines and weight gain.
Get Moving
Studies of 3,500 women in South and Central America have shown that a more active life reduces hot flashes and night sweats. The results, published in Menopause, the journal of the North American Menopause Society, reveal that sedentary individuals often experience increased intensity of related symptoms like insomnia and irritability. Aerobic exercise such as regular walking, hiking, swimming or biking might also help the brain produce neurochemicals that are compromised when estrogen levels drop. Sue Markovitch, author and owner of Clear Rock Fitness, in Columbus, Ohio, recommends aerobic exercise. “I believe our bodies were made to move. One of the amazing gifts of fitness is it’s truly never too late. When we incorporate daily movement in our lives, all the other systems in the body will work more according to plan. Simply taking a daily walk helps balance brain chemistry,” says Markovitch, who specializes in improving fitness levels for women over 40. “Walking is fitness magic, whether it’s on a treadmill, outside or in the pool. Get your heart rate into an aerobic zone, preferably for 30 to 45 minutes. I’ve heard testimony 18
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after testimony of improved sleep, less back or joint pain and better mood.” She also suggests adding a few weekly sessions of resistance training to daily walks. Most health professionals agree that balance is the key. Jeanne D. Andrus, a menopause expert and author of I Just Want to Be ME Again, in Covington, Louisiana, recommends cardio, resistance training and exercise that increases flexibility and core strength. “For a beginner, this may include two to four days of walking, one to three days of strength training and one to three days of yoga or Pilates, with the goal being three and a half hours of activity per week.” Of course, all of these need to be at appropriate levels for the woman’s condition and goals,” advises Andrus. According to studies led by Helen Jones, Ph.D., from the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences at Liverpool John Moores University, UK, three, 30-to-45-minute aerobic sessions a week reduced hot flashes and yielded the most significant results.
Go Easy
While some conventional approaches suggest vigorous exercise, many holistic professionals caution against extremes. “It’s important to individualize, and in my ongoing research it’s clear that the high-intensity strength and sculpting approach so often promoted and perceived as necessary to maintain shape, weight and health is a myth,” says Dr. Eden Fromberg, an obstetrician, gynecologist and founder of Holistic Gynecology New York, in Manhattan. Instead, Fromberg recommends an integrated approach to exercise that supports connective tissue and joints. While some forms of exercise including yoga are perceived as gentler than others, she warns against an all-or-nothing strategy, noting, “Intense, deep stretching and joint-straining may cause injury more easily during hormonal transition.” Andrus concurs, “If high cortisol levels are involved and accompanied by insomnia, stress placed on the body by rigorous exercise will increase these levels and actually lower available energy.” She also advises adopting a non-aggressive approach for osteoporosis. “Weight-bearing exercise is a must, but if bone loss is already present, start much more gradually to ensure that bones are protected.”
Lighten Up
Exercise can be more enjoyable than doing chores. Recreational activities such as dancing, biking or hopping on the swings at the playground are fun ways to do something good for both body and spirit. Menopause can be a time for personal expansion and an invitation for self-care that might have been neglected or postponed. Fromberg believes we can all revitalize our resources at any stage of life, and the years surrounding menopause call for us to tune into ourselves even more. “What seems like a disruption is an opportunity to listen deeply and reimagine and reorganize one’s life on physical, emotional and spiritual levels.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.
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For Moms Only by Dr. Jesse Brown
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elf-care is integral to happiness and optimal health. But often, you may forget to care of yourself. Whether you are fresh to motherhood, expanding your family, or helping to maintain the integrity of it as you navigate maturity, you may experience some chronic conditions that can impact your overall health and wellness. Here are the top chronic conditions that may be impacting your quality of life, and holistic alternatives that can help treat them. Anxiety and postpartum depression affects more than 600,000 new mothers each year, according to a study completed in 2005 by the Center for Disease Control. Due to the side-effects and risks that come with using psychotropic medications to treat PPD, many mothers are turning to alternative treatments and therapies to lower stress by
incorporating cannabinoid therapies, or CBD therapy. CBD stimulates the functions of the nervous system, and help aid in keeping the body calm in order to combat anxiety and depression. CBD water may be a great way to not only stay hydrated, but combat stress without any long term negative side effects. Hormonal balance is important to the synergy of womanhood and motherhood. New and experienced mothers alike tend to report changes in their hormones after giving birth. These changes, if not monitored and managed, can cause imbalances that can possibly lead to future hormonal and reproductive issues such as PCOS, endometriosis, and possible infertility. Maca root is a adaptogenic superfood rich in antioxidants, reported to aid in enhancing energy and mood, improve sexual health, and balance estrogen levels. It helps stabilize
the body to naturally adapt to stressors that many moms may face such as maintaining the demands of a busy schedule,or combating illnesses. For aches and fatigue, black seed oil is an excellent addition to your self care regimen. Black seed is known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. It can potentially treat anything from allergies to hypertension and common chronic inflammations like arthritis. For a more hands on approach to pain management and relaxation, try reflexology. Reflexology is a form of massage therapy that targets and massages reflex points within the hands and feet, aiding in the responses of those corresponding organs that help the body heal. Take a break from your usual pedicure and try an ionic foot bath. Ionic foot baths, or Aqua Chi, uses the healing power of ionized water to pull toxins out of the body from the feet, leaving you feeling refreshed and recharged. All of the aforementioned holistic products and services can be found at The Detroit Wholistic Center. For more details, visit, The Detroit Wholistic Center, 20944 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-538-5433. DetroitWholisticCenter.com.
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is key to explain things to children and to listen to them,” says Evenson’s daughter, Cristen Olsen, of Seattle, who raised her daughter using her family’s guiding principles, and now uses them as a nanny. “It helps them learn how to process situations and find their own resolutions to difficult problems.” Olsen says she becomes a mediator when the siblings she cares for don’t agree. “We solve the problem together by hearing all sides, talking through the issues and reaching for understanding. Many times, the kids come up with their own solutions.”
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udley Evenson didn’t set out to devise a strategy to foster constructive, nurturing communications between parents and their offspring. Yet as she and her husband, Dean, raised their three children decades ago, timeless guiding principles emerged. “We were like other parents—learning and growing along with our children,” says Evenson, a certified professional life coach, musician and co-founder of the instrumental recording label Soundings of the Planet (Soundings.com), in Bellingham, Washington. “Then, in the early 1980s, I met Joshua Halpern, who wanted to include our perspectives and techniques in his book, Children of the Dawn: Visions of the New Family.” So she shared her way of cultivating kind, caring and empathetic youngsters that has worked for two generations of her family: “Our role is not to impose our beliefs on children and grandchildren, but to guide and help them develop their dreams, visions, paths and passions.” Other experts agree.
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Stay Clear. Evenson contends that
children are often mirrors of the surrounding moods and attitudes, so our example is paramount. “Children absorb our feelings and emotions,” says Melanie Hogin, a social worker who counsels foster families in greater Nashville.“‘Transference’ is its textbook term. Stay calm and clear when you are around children, and keep the lines of communication open.”
Be Consistent. Evenson maintains,
“Mom and Dad or the primary parental figures should try to establish a unified, mutually supportive program.” “Consistency is one of the cornerstones of effective parenting,” says Dana Cooley-Keith, with 20 years of experience working with families in crisis in Northwest Georgia. “Even if it’s hard, it’s particularly important for divorced parents to be consistent and on the same page. Otherwise, it creates stress for the entire family, adding more confusion to a child’s life when the noncustodial parent allows something the custodial parent doesn’t.”
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Provide meaningful boundaries and restrictions. Kids typically push
to find their limits. “Establish limits and boundaries when children are young,” says Cooley-Keith. “They will be more accepting of rules if you establish them earlier, rather than later. Most often, boundaries provide security for kids.”
Accept their point of view. Evenson always encouraged her children to voice their opinions. “This is a great point,” says Hogin. “For children to learn to have opinions and speak out, we must value what they say. We don’t have to agree with everything they say, but should listen and encourage them to find their voice and use their words.” Trust children. “Believe in them,” affirms Evenson. “Be on their side. Let them feel your support and love.” Don’t nag. “We all want children to
develop their own sense of responsibility,” Olsen says. “I find making strong eye contact reinforces my words, so I don’t have to nag or repeat myself often.”
Be available, rather than putting kids on the spot in public. “If you
correct or redirect a child in front of others, they will probably be focused on being embarrassed and fail to understand the lesson or reasoning a parent is trying to project,” says Hogin. “Taking a step back and working out an issue one-on-one is usually more appropriate and effective.”
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Be positive, honest, flexible, reasonable and understanding. “It
phasizes the character strength that comes from observing and practicing good habits and healthy lifestyles that avoids gossip and incorporates creative exploration of life. This includes “Doing everything in love,” she notes. Such all-encompassing love balances love for our own children with love for all children and respect for all life.
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Pillow Self-Talk Three Questions to Ponder Before Sleeping
Be patient with yourself. “No one is
perfect,” Evenson remarks. “Just do your best. Guide, console and discipline while keeping a sense of humor.”
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sking ourself three purposeful questions before retiring each night can help us rest content knowing that although we may not have lived our day perfectly, we did live it well.
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Give a little love to a child, and you get a great deal back. ~John Ruskin
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Maintain good habits. Evenson em-
It’s possible to live with eyes and heart wide open to the amazing beauty of each day, to receive it as a gift, rather than a guarantee. By looking, we can find gifts even amid uncertainty, struggle, pain or loss. In those times when we find ourselves fighting for gratitude, know that the grace found in thankfulness for even tiny blessings sustains us and builds resilience to walk through the storm and emerge intact. Reading One Thousand Gifts, by Ann Voskamp, or A Simple Act of Gratitude, by John Kralik, may help inspire us to get started. With practice, expressing gratitude will come easily, like breathing or laughing with children.
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What are two things I did well today?
Speaking words of life about ourselves, noticing what we do well and where we shine, may meet internal resistance. It seems second nature, especially for women, to see our own struggles or shortcomings, but not our beauty or all the ways we show up to serve others and use our strengths.
Deepening the roots of self-awareness and self-compassion that permit us to accept that we are good enough enables us to step out in calm confidence.
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What is one thing I would do differently?
Some nights we may find that given the chance, we wouldn’t have done one thing differently that day. More often we can identify something: a word spoken in impatience, spending too much time on the phone, being distracted from what’s important to us, procrastinating out of fear, or even forgetting to properly nourish ourselves. Instead of criticizing, the goal is to notice how we could better live fully aligned to our bigger goals and established values. Moment by moment, we can choose a growth mindset. We can learn to be as gentle with ourselves, as compassionate and forgiving, as we are with our children or spouse. We become aware that we get to choose who and how we want to be and that tomorrow is a new gift, a brand-new opportunity to more fully be our best self. Asking and answering these three purposeful questions may take five to 20 minutes. If we’re tempted to rush through it, remember that the resulting clarity and peace is worth the time invested. Krista O’Reilly Davi-Digui is a holistic nutrition and joyful living educator. She writes at ALifeInProgress.ca, from which this was adapted. May 2018
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The 1st time I met Dr. Reggish, I cried for almost an hour telling him about all my health problems. Dr. Reggish was very calm and said: “Don’t worry… we just have to teach you some healthy lessons to live with and miracles will happen”. Well, miracles did happen and in only 3 weeks, I lost 49 lbs. without being on a diet. Dr. Reggish never told me how much to eat. He never put me on a caloric diet. I couldn’t believe the changes in my body. I do have to say while taking some herbs from I read about Dr. Reggish 8 months ago and decided I was ready to see him. I suffer from bad constipation, sugar Dr. Reggish, I saw a thousands of parasites during my bowel movements. In 2 months, I cravings, brain fog, depression and have lost 87 lbs. and many of my chronic fatigue. Mostly, I wanted to The Reggish Holistic Wellness Clinic problems are gone, including delose weight and get healthy. In one 38th Year Anniversary Special pression. When I look in the mirror, week, I lost 9 lbs. and I feel great I see a new person and thank God with lots of energy, no brain fog and every day for Dr. Reggish. Maria S. no sugar cravings. Dr. Reggish said – Madison Heights, Michigan. that the sugar cravings would be gone in one day. It actually stopped “See Dr. Reggish now before he just after I took these herbs he gave May 2018 Only retires!” me. My 2nd week, I lost 8 more lbs. Good for one visit. and my depression is gone. Also, We test for PARASITES, MAJOR I’m having daily bowel movements Must present ad at time of visit. FOODS, IMMUNE CHALLENGES (mostly 2 a day). Dr. Reggish is a (Viruses, Flu viruses, Retro Viruses, blessing. Barbra N. – Toledo, Ohio. 4 different types of Fungus and bacteria), HEAVY and I heard about Dr. Reggish and made an apt to lose TOXIC METALS. All of these tests are done for a single fee weight. He only charges $45 for his nutritional testing. He of $45. With these tests, we can identify and determine tests for a lot of things. After doing his program for 3 days, factors contributing to your health concerns. I had lost 12 lbs. I have lots of energy, no more joint pains and my moods are much better. Looking in the mirror, my face is even smaller. God Bless you Dr. Reggish! Belinda M. – Detroit, Michigan.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 Autoimmune, Thyroid, Gut – 6pm. Learn how the digestive system impacts immune function and the role the thyroid plays. Leading wellness expert Dr. Lisa Sullivan will reveal how America’s “medical monopoly” promotes this modern-day autoimmune epidemic and what to do to. Learn what causes ninety percent of hypothyroidism in the US and why most individuals taking thyroid hormones will fail to feel normal. Learn how gut health impacts overall health and may be responsible for other symptoms as well. Free. Station 885 Restaurant, 885 Starkweather St, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-716-5588. PuroHealthAndWellness.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 4
Marijuana: medicine or menace? – 6-7pm. Join Dr. Saqib Nakadar D.O. to learn how Medical Marijuana can safely help many diseases and conditions - Free, limited seating. Dr. Jesse Brown’s Detroit Wholistic Center, Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Building, 20950 Grand River Ave, Detroit. RSVP: 313-255-6155. Mother’s Day Wholistic Spa Party – 9am-4pm. Celebrate Mom with wholistic services. $50-150. Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Bldg, 20954 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-538-5433.
Spring Banquet and Yogananda Retreat – May 4-6. Everyone is warmly invited to join Song of the Morning for the annual Golden Lotus Spring Banquet and Yogananda Retreat. The banquet will be hosted on Saturday, May 5, and this same weekend the retreat begins on Friday evening. The retreat schedule will be arranged so that guests are able to add the banquet to their retreat experience for an additional fee. Guests can chose to attend the banquet, the Spring Yogananda Retreat, or both! Banquet tickets are $80 for general admission and $55 for students and those in financial need. The retreat free is $50. Song of the Morning Ranch, 9607 E Sturgeon Valley Rd, Vanderbilt. 989-983-4107. Song OfTheMorning.org.
Energy, Sustainability and Tech Fair – 11am8pm. Presented by GLREA, Parker Village, Soulardarity and Modern Tribe Communications, Inc. Professionals, activists, community leaders, vendors, and sponsors come together for a one day event to network on renewable energy, sustainable practices, rules, laws, incentives and to build a tech community in the historic city of Highland Park. Free. Soulardarity, 21 Highland St, Highland Park. Facebook.com/ParkerVillageHP.
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MONDAY, MAY 7 How to Make This Spring the Healthiest Ever! – 6:45-7:30pm. Learn why some people struggle so hard with sinus and allergies. Learn how to have a healthy and youthful life, and how to slash chances of dying from the top three killers by 98%, avoiding drugs, surgery and hundreds of thousands of dollars of sick medical debt (number one cause of bankruptcy). Free. Dr. Will Civello, 23975 Novi Rd, Ste A101, Novi. 248-248-9444. NoviChiropractic.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 8 GMO’s and Round-up – 7:15pm. Join Dr. D as she reviews some of Dr. Seneff’s work and research on the harmful effects of “glyphosate”. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. 734-455-6767. CantonChiropracticClinic.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 Belly Fat, Diabetes, Cognitive – 6pm. Leading wellness expert Dr. Lisa Sullivan will reveal how hormone imbalances can affect sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings and fat burning; what really works for permanent loss of belly fat and bulges, safely and healthfully. Learn about cognitive impairments,
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how they may be connected to diabetes and how they can be involved in declining memory, depression, ADHD, and anxiety. Learn how to address the cause, not the symptoms. Free. Roses Restaurant, 201 N Canton Center Rd. RSVP: 734-716-5588. PuroHealthAndWellness.com.
Thieves Essential Oil – 7:15pm. Come and learn about the uses and benefits of one hundred percent therapeutic grade, Thieves Essential Oil. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. 734-455-6767. CantonChiropractic Clinic.com.
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fail to feel normal. Learn how gut health impacts overall health and may be responsible for other symptoms as well. Free. Roses Restaurant, 201 N Canton Center Rd. RSVP: 734-716-5588. PuroHealthAndWellness.com.
save the date Wellness Seminar: Mood and Probiotic – 7-8pm. Learn how probiotics and probiotic foods are a key to unlocking a happier mood, a more robust immune system and even weight loss and better digestion with author of Just One Thing: Simplifying the Mystery of a Healthy Lifestyle, internationally certified health coach, USAT nationally qualified agegroup triathlete, and speaker, Keri Lappi. $15. Summit on the Park, 46000 Summit Parkway, Canton. EnergeticWellnessCoaching.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 19 Wellness Extravaganza 2018! – 12-3pm. Canton Canter Chiropractic is proud to host their annual Wellness Extravaganza! Attendees will enjoy an afternoon of demonstrations and information featuring: nutrition, chiropractic, iridology, aura photos, complimentary reiki, reflexology, massages, raffles and so much more. Free admission. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. RSVP: 734-455-6767. CantonChiropracticClinic.com.
MONDAY, MAY 21 How to Make This Spring the Healthiest Ever! – 6:45-7:30pm. Learn why some people struggle so hard with sinus and allergies. Learn how to have a healthy and youthful life, and how to slash chances of dying from the top three killers by 98%, avoiding drugs, surgery and hundreds of thousands of dollars of sick medical debt (number one cause of bankruptcy). Free. Dr. Will Civello, 23975 Novi Rd, Ste A101, Novi. 248-248-9444. NoviChiropractic.com. Meditation – 7:15pm. Want to clear energy? Join MJ for an evening of meditation and learn techniques to use at home. With breath work and a quiet environment, take a break from daily activities. All levels welcome. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. RSVP: 734-4556767. CantonChiropracticClinic.com.
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The Plymouth Canton Wellness Coalition Monthly Networking Meeting – 10am. Monthly meeting of local wellness practitioners representing multiple disciplines who are committed to improving the health of the community through education, empowerment and inspiration. Free. Michigan Family Wellness, 2200 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 150, Canton. 734-335-0533. Michigan FamilyWellness.com.
Belly Fat, Diabetes, Cognitive – 6pm. Leading wellness expert Dr. Lisa Sullivan will reveal how hormone imbalances can affect sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings and fat burning; what really works for permanent loss of belly fat and bulges, safely and healthfully. Learn about cognitive impairments, how they may be connected to diabetes and how they can be involved in declining memory, depression, ADHD, and anxiety. Learn how to address the cause, not the symptoms. Free. Aubree’s Pizzeria and Grill, 2122 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti. RSVP: 734-716-5588. PuroHealthAndWellness.com.
Autoimmune, Thyroid, Gut – 6pm. Learn how the digestive system impacts immune function and the role the thyroid plays. Leading wellness expert Dr. Lisa Sullivan will reveal how America’s “medical monopoly” promotes this modern-day autoimmune epidemic and what to do to. Learn what causes ninety percent of hypothyroidism in the US and why most individuals taking thyroid hormones will
Statins and Cholesterol – 7:15pm. Join Dr. D for a discussion about the book, The Statin Disaster. The topics covered in the book include why cholesterol is not a harmful substance, how statin drugs fail at preventing and treating heart disease, the side effects of statins and what to do naturally to lower bad cholesterol. Everyone is welcome. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste
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save the date Women’s Health and Hormones – 7-8:30pm. Learn how to take control of hormones through supporting the body’s ability to produce them naturally. Free. Karl Wellness Center and Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. KarlWellnessCenter.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 26 Rally to Restore Belle Isle – 12-2pm. Concerned citizens will rally to restore unrestricted access to Belle Isle for healthy living activities. Free. Belle Isle Bridge entrance, E Jefferson at E Grand Blvd, Detroit. BelleIsleConcern@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 Autoimmune, Thyroid, Gut – 6pm. Learn how the digestive system impacts immune function and the role the thyroid plays. Leading wellness expert Dr. Lisa Sullivan will reveal how America’s “medical monopoly” promotes this modern-day autoimmune epidemic and what to do to. Learn what causes ninety percent of hypothyroidism in the US and why most individuals taking thyroid hormones will fail to feel normal. Learn how gut health impacts overall health and may be responsible for other symptoms as well. Free. Roses Restaurant, 201 N Canton Center Rd. RSVP: 734-716-5588. Puro HealthAndWellness.com.
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save the date Treating Cancer with Cannabis Symposium – 12-5pm. This symposium will provide an overview of the use of cannabis and its components as a treatment for people with cancerrelated symptoms caused by the disease itself or its treatment. $30, discounts available for early birds, pairs, groups and university affiliates. Register online to receive a special event bag upon arrival. Sheraton Hotel - Detroit Metro Airport, 800 Merriman Rd, Romulus. MyCompassion.org/TreatingCancer.
save the date Marianne Williamson’s Love America Tour – 7pm. The first Michigan appearance for internationally acclaimed author and lecturer Marianne Williamson on her Love America book and speaking tour. Ticket prices range from $35-65. Detroit Unity Temple, 17505 Second Ave, Detroit. DetroitUnity.com.
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Dance Meditation Technique – 10am-noon. This 90-minute, un-choreographed, whole-being workout is a drug-free, scientific technique and art for transforming tension into creativity. $10. Julian Madison Building, 1420 Washington Blvd, Detroit. 248-910-3351. DanceMT.com.
Run For God – 6:30-8am. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church “Run For God” team trains throughout the year. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join for exercise and fellowship. Free. Smith Middle School, 23851 Yale St, Dearborn. 734-429-3214.
Community Yoga Session – 4-5pm. $20 drop-in. Citizen Yoga, 1224 Library St, Detroit. 313-5025450.
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.
monday Gentle Yoga – 12-1pm. All levels welcome. Class with Barb Prusak and Margie LoDuca. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-2829642. Fundamentals of Stretching – 2pm. All levels welcome. Free. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com. Tools to Avoid Alzheimer’s and Dementia through Kundalini Yoga – 4:30-5pm. Learn more about how researchers have shown the kritin kyria and relaxation as a preventive measure. RSVP preferred, walk ins welcome. $10. YC Yoga for Life Center, Eton St Station, 502 Lewis St, Ste 102, Birmingham. RSVP: 248-227-3147. YFLCenter.com. Self Love – 5:30-6:30pm. Learn how to do self breast exam, a ten minute tool for breast health and learn self breast massage. RSVP preferred, walk ins welcome. $15. YC Yoga for Life Center, Eton St Station, 502 Lewis St, Ste 102, Birmingham. 248227-3147. YFLCenter.com. Beginner Belly Dance with Abida – 6-7pm. Learn the ancient art of belly dance. All fitness levels welcome, no experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water. Class will cover basic isolations and movements followed be a choreographed dance to practice at home. $10. Victor’s Den, Fitness Center (inside main doors to the right), 780 Town Center Dr, Dearborn. 313-506-3073. Yoga with Yoganic Flow – 6-7pm. Donation based. Lafayette Greens, at the corner of Michigan Ave and 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.
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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. 734 284-6000. 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. Tools to Avoid Alzheimer’s and Dementia through Kundalini Yoga – 4:30-5pm. Learn more about how researchers have shown the kritin kyria and relaxation as a preventive measure. RSVP preferred, walk ins welcome. $10. YC Yoga for Life Center, Eton St Station, 502 Lewis St, Ste 102, Birmingham. RSVP: 248-227-3147. YFLCenter.com. Self Love – 5:30-6:30pm. Learn how to do self breast exam, a ten minute tool for breast health and learn self breast massage. RSVP preferred, walk ins welcome. $15. YC Yoga for Life Center, Eton St Station, 502 Lewis St, Ste 102, Birmingham. 248227-3147. YFLCenter.com. Qigong – 6-7pm. With Emily Rogers. Donations accepted. Lafayette Greens at the corner of Michigan Ave & Shelby, Detroit. 313-285-2244. Crochet Guild Meeting – 6-8pm. The Metro Detroit Crochet Guild meets at Detroit Fiber Works. Free. Detroit Fiber Works, 19359 Livernois, Detroit. 313-610-5111 or 313-457-3431.
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Meditation and Mindful Musings – 7pm. Deep meditation followed by a mindful, supportive discussion of a spiritual topic. Free. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. 734-421-1760. UnityOfLivonia.org. Traditional African Dance – 7-8pm. With Sistah Nubia. Free (donations accepted). Detroit Market Garden, 1850 Erskine St, Detroit. 313-237-8733. GreeningOfDetroit.com. Posture Pro Yoga Level I/II – 7:30-9pm. Join instructor Sheri Giorio for a therapeutic yoga class. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.
thursday Thermography First – With Linda Honey. Appointment based. Radiation-free thermographic scans. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. RSVP: 586-770-4429. 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.
save the date 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. Zen Stretch Class – 5:45-6:45pm. Held at The Wellness Garden. Michigan Massage Professionals, Ste 105, 6755 Merriman, Garden City. 734664-5275. Ashtanga – 6pm. Knowledge of yoga helpful, all levels welcome. Yoga Shala & Wellness, 25411 Warren, Ste D, Dearborn Heights. 313-278-4308.
friday Candlelight Yin – 6-7pm. All levels welcome. Class with Rae Golematis. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.
saturday Detroit Eastern Market – 6am-4pm. Cooking demonstrations, food trucks, entertainment. Russell,
between Mack Ave and 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. Tools to Avoid Alzheimer’s and Dementia through Kundalini Yoga – 12-12:30pm. Learn more about how researchers have shown the kritin kyria and relaxation as a preventive measure. RSVP preferred, walk ins welcome. $10. YC Yoga for Life Center, Eton St Station, 502 Lewis St, Ste 102, Birmingham. RSVP: 248-227-3147. YFLCenter.com. Hatha Flow Donation Yoga – 4pm. All levels welcome in a serene studio with natural light. Be Nice Yoga, 4100 Woodward, Detroit. 313-544-9787. Self Love – 5:30-6:30pm. Learn how to do self breast exam, a ten minute tool for breast health and learn self breast massage. RSVP preferred, walk ins welcome. $15. YC Yoga for Life Center, Eton St Station, 502 Lewis St, Ste 102, Birmingham. 248-227-3147. YFLCenter.com.
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