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Japan’s Fastest Growing Spiritual Movement Reaches Western Shores with New Inspirational Film
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In a Brazilian study published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, extracts of rosemary leaves and pomegranate peels, along with a South African herb known as misty plume bush, significantly reduced the ability of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria to grow and spread in the laboratory, a finding that may help develop new strategies against the superbug.
Children born with low vitamin D levels have an approximately 60 percent higher risk of elevated systolic blood pressure between ages 6 and 18, reports a study of 775 Boston children published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension. Those with persistently low levels of vitamin D through early childhood had double the risk of elevated systolic blood pressure between ages 3 and 18. Higher systolic numbers increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Because infants’ vitamin D levels are determined by the mothers’ levels during pregnancy, researchers suggest exploring an official recommendation for vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy. 8
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Protect Kids From Bullying to Lower Risk of Teen Depression A three-decade study of 3,325 young people in Bristol, UK, found that kids that were bullied at age 10 had eight times the rate of depression in their teen years, and that it persisted for some into their adult years. Using detailed mood and feelings questionnaires and genetic information, researchers found that childhood bullying was strongly associated with depression. Bullied children had a greater risk of both limited depression occurrence and persistent depressive issues. Other risk factors found to be associated with depression in the children included anxiety and the mother’s postnatal depression. Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary
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Up to 75 percent of women deal at some point with the itchiness, discharge and sexual discomfort and pain of vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida species, the most prevalent being Candida albicans. Egyptian laboratory researchers tested fennel oil and eight other plant-based essential oils on 19 Candida albicans strains that were resistant to the antifungal medication fluconazole. They found that the fennel oil had significant antifungal properties against the strains, outperforming chamomile, jojoba, nigella, fenugreek, cod liver, peppermint, clove and ginger oils. When combined with fluconazole, fennel was effective on seven strains, theoretically lowering the need for higher doses of the medication.
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Consider Motherwort to Reduce Postpartum Bleeding A meta-review of 37 studies that included 7,887 mothers giving birth found that an injection of oriental motherwort (Leonurus japonicus), a Traditional Chinese Medicine herb used for thousands of years, decreased blood loss and other adverse events during birth at a minimal cost with few side effects.
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Take Cordyceps to Enhance Immunity Cordyceps, a fungus that grows on caterpillars high in the Himalayas, has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a rejuvenating and performance-enhancing medicine. The latest Korean research shows it also boosts the immune system. Scientists tested 79 healthy adults for eight weeks, giving 39 of them 1,680 milligrams of cordyceps a day in capsules and the other 40 were given a placebo. The cordyceps produced a 38 percent increase in natural killer (NK) cell activity, which plays a role in immunity by detecting and killing virus-infected cells, tumor cells and abnormal cells.
Take Rosemary to Boost Memory, Mood and Sleep The common kitchen herb rosemary holds promise for insomniacs. Iranian researchers tested 68 university students for a month, giving them either 1,000 milligrams of rosemary herb each day or a placebo. Those that took the rosemary herbal supplement had improved memory, reduced anxiety and less depression at the end of the month. Using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory scale, those taking the rosemary slept better, as well.
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Askwsar Hilonga, Ph.D., a chemical engineer and public health scientist in Tanzania, grew up dealing with waterborne diseases such as cholera that made him ill. According to the World Health Organization, he has used his scientific expertise and local knowledge to develop a purification system based on nanomaterials. While the filter is still under study, stations have been set up throughout Tanzania, mostly managed by women, to help those that otherwise would not have safe drinking water.
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Overfished and struggling widow rockfish are returning to the Pacific coast. Legal protections since 2001 had made it illegal to take the fish commercially, and fisheries managers implemented “catch share” regulations as the fishing fleet dwindled from 400 to 50 trawlers. But the fish have made a faster comeback than expected. National Marine Fisheries Service biologist Jason Cope notes that scientists were surprised by how quickly some rockfish species can reproduce. “We thought it might take a century or so for them to rebuild themselves; it’s now taking maybe a decade.”
Superfund Success Story Toxic Site Now Welcomes Walkers
A wood-treating process for telephone poles that caused soil and groundwater contamination prompted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate 47 acres in Bellingham, Washington, as a Superfund site in 1997. The cleanup, including removal of 28,000 tons of contaminated soil to a repository, reestablishment of a natural stream and restoring wetlands, is now complete, with walking and bicycling paths, newly planted native trees and wetland shrubs, and returning birdlife. The Oeser Company, which cooperated with the cleanup, has operated at the site since 1943 and continues to do so. 10
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Climate Crisis May Promote Superbugs
A new analysis links climate change to the recent global rise of a multidrug-resistant fungal superbug, Candida auris. A decade after it was discovered in 2009, the superbug has popped up in many genetically distinct strains in more than 30 countries on three continents. Mystified, scientists say that fungal diseases are relatively uncommon in humans because of body temperature, but if they adapt to rising temperatures and aren’t easily treatable with medications, they could increasingly endanger human health on a global scale. “Global warming may lead to new fungal diseases that we don’t even know about right now,” warns Arturo Casadevall, lead author of the study published in mBio and chair of molecular microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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Nanoparticles Purify Water
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates the algae-choked “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico near the mouth of the Mississippi River spanned 7,829 square miles this summer, roughly the size of Massachusetts and considerably above the 6,000-square-mile five-year average. The largest recorded Gulf dead zone to date was 8,776 square miles in 2017. Dead zones occur when algae sinks and decomposes, sucking oxygen from the water and making it impossible for marine life to exist, jeopardizing billions of dollars generated by commercial fishing in the area. The phenomenon is primarily attributed to chemical fertilizer runoff from Midwestern farms into the Mississippi, exacerbated by warming trends.
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Gulf Dead Zone Keeps Growing
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Vanished Ice Immortalized
Icelanders unveiled a plaque in an official ceremony on August 18 in memory of Okjokull Glacier, or Ok Glacier, the first of its kind officially lost to climate change. The glacier lost its glacier status in 2014 after melting down to only 0.386 square miles, or 6.6 percent of its original 5.8 square miles, and was reclassified as dead ice. The plaque is inscribed with A Letter to the Future, which includes the words, “This monument is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it.” A 2018 documentary, Not Ok, details the glacier’s death and highlights the dire effects of climate change.
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Conflicts Heating Up Over Arctic Reserves
Scientists warn that the Arctic is heating up much faster than the world average because of rising greenhouse gas emissions. Over the last five years, the region has been warmer than at any time since record keeping began in 1900, which is opening up untapped reserves of oil, gas, uranium, gold, fish and rare earth minerals. At a May meeting of the Arctic Council, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Russia and China against “aggressive” actions in the region, saying, “This is America’s moment to stand up as an Arctic nation.” Gao Feng, the head of the Chinese delegation to the council, whose mission is to foster cooperation among Arctic countries and protect the fragile environment, says, “It’s [the U.S.] a country that stepped out of the Paris Agreement and then they’re talking about protecting the environment of the Arctic.”
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A Healthy Choice for Teeth and the Planet Dental floss, that little everyday staple in our medicine cabinets, has been taking on a bad name environmentally. The smooth, slippery flosses that are the top choice among both dentists and consumers are made with a Teflon-like product containing toxic PFAs and PFCs. The wax coatings and flavors of ordinary nylon flosses are typically made with petroleum products that may be endocrine disrupters. The floss, plastic spools and flip-top containers can’t be recycled easily because of their size, and floss filament easily tangles up recycling machinery. In landfills, their toxins leak into the soil; in waterways, floss can entangle and even kill sea creatures. And washing and reusing floss isn’t a good option because it runs the risk of introducing bacteria into new areas of the mouth, warns the American Dental Association. However, a handful of new eco-options in flosses have emerged, primarily with silk and bamboo, which are biodegradable and free of chemicals. Blogger Beth Terry at MyPlasticFreeLife.com rates Dental Lace, a floss made of 100 percent silk coated with candelilla wax from Mexican trees, as her favorite product. It’s packaged without a plastic coil in a refillable glass container, making it a 99 percent zero-waste product. In addition, the company, based in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, offers a vegan bamboo version. Bamboo flosses in eco-friendly containers are also made by Los Angeles-based Terra & Co. (with activated charcoal, coconut oil, peppermint oil and no synthetic fragrances, sweeteners or artificial colorings, in a cardboard box); and Altoona, Florida-based Lucky Teeth (activated charcoal, candelilla plant wax, organic peppermint oil and tea tree oil, in a glass jar). Two other easy-to-find flosses, by Eco-Dent and Tom’s of Maine, are made of nylon, but are covered in natural vegan waxes rather than beeswax or petroleum-based waxes. They come in compostable cardboard boxes but include plastic spools. Advice columnist Umbra of Grist.org recommends switching to an oral irrigator or water flosser that plugs into the wall or runs on a battery—sometimes rechargeable—because it effectively removes plaque, is reusable, produces no trash, lasts for years and uses relatively little water and electricity. October 2019
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hiropractors are often perceived as back pain specialists, but optimal chiropractic care treats the whole person from the inside-out, starting with the nervous system. This means practitioners can address many conditions that transcend typical expectations. The human spinal column sports 31 pairs of nerves, some corresponding directly to digestive, reproductive and respiratory organs, which might explain why regular spinal adjustments and other chiropractic techniques can be helpful for seemingly unrelated conditions like asthma, chronic headaches, hormonal imbalances and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. A scientific review of 179 published papers focusing on various non-musculoskeletal conditions shows benefits of fullbody chiropractic treatment for asthma, infantile colic and cervical vertigo. Results are also promising for middle ear infections in children and pneumonia in seniors. Clinical evidence suggests the nervous system is a cohesive factor in achieving overall wellness. “In chiropractic and
holistic philosophy, the body is considered a self-healing organism,” explains chiropractic physician and applied kinesiologist Marc Terebelo, of the Chiropractic Wellness Center, in Southfield, Michigan. “The nervous system controls the body, so issues in the toes or fingers may be caused by spinal issues in the neck and low back. Likewise, bladder and menstrual cycle problems can be caused by injury to the low back or pelvic regions.” William J. Lauretti, a New York Chiropractic College professor in Seneca Falls, concurs with the benefits of holistic treatment. “Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area,” he says. “Most chiropractors have a wide variety of treatment approaches to offer, including advice on nutrition, lifestyle, stress management and exercise.”
Chiropractic and Digestion
It’s worth noting that the nerves that innervate important digestive anatomy—from the salivary glands to the stomach down through the intestinal tract—branch off the
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~William Lauretti spinal cord at various levels of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. “This means that chiropractic adjustments given to [the] neck, mid-back, lower back and sacrum are important to optimal digestive function,” says chiropractor Sean Cailteux, of Exodus Health, in Shawnee, Kansas. In his practice, Lauretti has observed better digestion as a positive side effect to regular adjustments. “I’ve had a few patients over the years who reported improvement in digestive problems after chiropractic treatment of the mid- and low back. In some of those cases, the improvement was serendipitous, because the patient didn’t discuss their digestive symptoms initially, only after they noticed the improvement.”
Hope for Headaches and TMJ Dysfunction Chronic tension headaches and migraines can become the norm for too many individuals, but chiropractic care—including spinal adjustments, nutrition advice and addressing emotional causes such as stress and anxiety—can be key in reducing pain and getting to the root of the problem. “Technically, only headaches with a list of very particular characteristics can be properly diagnosed as migraines,” Lauretti explains. “The cause of many cases of chronic, long-term headaches is often from poor function of the muscles and joints in the neck.” These types of headaches often respond well to treatment focused on restoring normal function to the neck, he says. TMJ disorders can cause painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms, including facial and tooth pain and locking of the jaw. Chiropractic treatments often provide reliable relief. “The TMJ is a very important joint in the body, with thousands of neuroreceptors. TMJ involvements can cause headaches, particularly around the ear or side of the head, vertigo, tinnitus and other hearing issues,” says Terebelo. Cailteux notes that aside from experiencing jaw pain and headaches, someone suffering from TMJ disorder may have difficulty chewing, and may experience an audible clicking of the jaw with movement. “Chiropractic adjustments can be particularly helpful, especially when delivered to the TM joint and the neck. Gentle, soft-tissue manipulation of the muscles and tendons of the jaw, specifically the masseter, temporalis and pterygoid muscles, is also a highly effective treatment.” For a true holistic approach and lasting success, Lauretti offers this advice: “Look for a doctor who is willing to work as part of your healthcare team and who’s willing to refer you for specialty care when appropriate.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
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Miracles in Chiropractic By Carol Lincoln
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patients experience what he considers miracles. “Many patients who start out with little hope of resolving their problems often begin noticing changes after several adjustments.” Acknowledging that some miracles take time, Dr. Karl says he witnesses many quick changes, “There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a listless, sick child come into the office and then start to play after an adjustment.” One young man given the prognosis of losing a leg and possibly his life after a rock climbing accident was told by a specialist that the cells in his leg would die. He now expresses hope that he won’t lose his leg due to his holistic Chiropractic
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care with Dr. Karl. A Chiropractic adjustment helps restore function, circulation, mobility, balance and flexibility. Another of Dr. Karl’s patients says she appreciates chiropractic
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because it’s a natural approach to healing, different than Western medicine. Chiropractors often provide education on healthy lifestyles, including proper diet, sleep and exercise. Other recommendations may include whole food supplements to fill nutritional gaps, detoxification protocols and therapies to up-regulate the body’s energy systems, such as low-level light therapy/cold laser and PEMF (Pulsed Electro-magnetic Field therapy). Incorporating cuttingedge therapies along with time-honored practices, Chiropractic is at the forefront of natural health care which enables people to experience optimal health. For more information, visit: Karl Wellness Center and Chiropractic Clinic, 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. 734-425-8220. KarlWellness Center.com. See ad, page 27. See ad on page 12.
Mika prefers natural healing methods and makes Chiropractic a big part of her life.
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Slow Food Takes Root Global Movement on Fast Track
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he global Slow Food movement is fast gaining momentum, uniting more than 100,000 people in 150 countries with a shared passion for delicious food and a moral conviction about the people and places that sustain it. It satisfies foodies’ hunger for a deeper appreciation and understanding of their meals’ origins, from farm to fork. “The key principles of Slow Food are good, clean and fair,” says Laura Luciano, a board member for Slow Food USA and Slow Food Governor for New York State. “It’s the opposite of fast food, where you are in and out with no idea where your food comes from or the stories behind it.” Fair, says Luciano, means fair to farmers, and paying a fair wage to workers picking and growing food. “Fair also incorporates principles of equity, inclusion and justice. Good means good for the climate, the Earth and us as individuals. Clean means not using GMOs and pesticides in the food,” she explains. Slow Food has its roots in Italy, where food and wine journalist Carlo Petrini took up the cause in 1986 to halt the homogenous fast food chains encroaching on the country’s
rich, diverse food culture. Slow Food USA has taken off since its founding in 2000 with 150 chapters boasting 6,000 members nationwide. Many convene annually at Slow Food Nations, a food festival for all in Denver, to swap stories, share strategies, celebrate victories and of course, break bread together. The backbone of the movement is its local chapters. “Food has a regional identity, connected to history, culture and family,” says Luciano, whose blog Out East Foodie shares the stories of her Long Island edibles. For Bob Quinn, an organic wheat farmer in Big Sandy, Montana, and the founder of the heirloom grain company Kamut International, the Slow Food movement has been a kind of welcome homecoming and acknowledgment of his company’s efforts to protect workers and nourish consumers. “To me, Slow Food is a return to the roots of agriculture and the soul of organic, because it focuses on the food—the end purpose of agriculture—rather than profits and yields that are the focus of the industrial food system,” says Quinn, author of Grain by Grain: A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food. “Slow
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food offers an appreciation for farmers’ efforts to improve the soil and the nutrition, flavor and aroma of the foods we grow.” The Slow Food movement also connects producers like Quinn with chefs like Steven Satterfield, author of Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons and board vice president of Slow Food’s Atlanta chapter. “As a chef, Slow Food to me means honoring your ingredients and going out of your way to get the freshest, most sustainable, seasonal ingredients,” says Satterfield, who came to Slow Food early in his career as a young line cook interested in the provenance of food and protecting its cultural heritage. At Miller Union, Satterfield’s awardwinning Atlanta restaurant, all dishes are made from scratch, mainly from farms in the region, to support seasonal eating and local growing. Satterfield’s dishes also feature traditional Southern varieties from Slow Food’s Ark of Taste, a catalog of more than 200 culturally significant foods in danger of extinction. One Miller Union favorite is a hummus made from sea island red pea and benne seeds, an ancient variety of sesame originally brought by slaves from Africa to the South Carolina coast and cultivated in hidden gardens as a staple food. Beyond engaging diners, chefs and producers, Slow Food also campaigns for big-picture policy changes, like farmto-school programs to introduce fresh produce and get kids excited about healthy eating, says Luciano. “Eating is a political act. The choices we make speak volumes about what we stand for,” says Luciano. “We talk about joy and justice. There is the joy in food and the justice and stories behind it. Slow Food tries to marry both of those worlds.” Connect with Washington, D.C. freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.
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We talk about joy and justice. There is the joy in food and the justice and stories behind it. Slow Food tries to marry both of those worlds.
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Savory Slow Food Recipes Place the halved bok choy cut-side-down in the pan in a single layer.
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Continue to simmer over medium heat until the bok choy is tender, but still has texture and bright color, about 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the bok choy and set aside, but leave the citrus peels and spices in the pan. Continue to simmer until the broth is reduced by half or more. Taste the sauce for seasoning, then at the last minute, return the cooked bok choy to the glaze and reheat all the way through.
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Glazed Bok Choy with Citrus and Star Anise
Add the butter, star anise, peppercorns and salt, and bring back to a simmer.
Heat the oven to 400° F. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil. Toss the cauliflower in the mustard mixture to coat. Spread in a baking dish in a single layer and roast until it’s just tender and lightly browned on the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Yields: 4 servings
Simmer the stock in a large, wide skillet or shallow braising pan over medium heat. Squeeze the citrus into the pan, then drop in the peels.
2 Tbsp whole-grain mustard 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium head cauliflower, washed and trimmed into bite-size florets
Excerpted from the book Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons, by Steven Satterfield.
One of the qualities I love about bok choy is how easily the crisp rib absorbs the flavors of whatever it is cooked with. If it is not closely monitored, however, its tender leaves wilt quickly and the rib may turn mushy. I address this issue by quickly pulling the bok choy from the pan when it just begins to turn tender and succulent, allowing the sauce to reduce and intensify on its own. This recipe is perfect with a rice dish or with a delicate fish that could be poached in the cooking liquid for a full meal.
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock 1 orange, quartered, seeds removed 1 lemon, quartered, seeds removed 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 4 star anise pods 12 black peppercorns 1 tsp kosher salt 4 small bok choy, halved and washed
Yields: 4 to 6 servings
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If every 8-year-old is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation. ~Dalai Lama
MINDFULNESS IN THE CLASSROOM
Meditative Training Helps Kids Thrive
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hen I feel like I really want to get angry and yell, I sometimes, like, take deep breaths. My brain slows down and I feel more calm and I’m ready to speak to that person.” Those self-aware words come from a 5-year-old Los Angeles girl in the film Just Breathe. A 9-year-old boy in a tough British neighborhood forgets about “all the scary stuff ” when he does “petal breathing”—opening and closing his fingers in time with his breath. “If I concentrate on my breathing, the worrying thoughts just go ‘pop’ and disappear,” he confided to The Guardian newspaper. This is the effect that mindfulness training in the classroom often has on students, and it’s key to why it’s happening all over the world—not just in the U.S. and the UK, but in more than 100 countries, including Australia, Taiwan and India. What started a few decades ago as a small experiment in progressive schools is rapidly gathering speed as emerging research documents the strong positive effects of mindfulness on developing brains. 20
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A 2015 meta-review from researchers at the University of Melbourne, in Australia, which evaluated 15 studies in six countries involving 1,800 students, showed three broad outcomes: higher well-being, better social skills and greater academic achievement. They were more optimistic, self-accepting and happier, more likely to help others, more able to focus on lessons and be creative, and less likely to be angry, anxious or disobedient. “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally,” is how it’s described by Jon Kabat-Zinn, whose pioneering research at Harvard in the 1980s helped kick off mindfulness as a scientifically based, nonsectarian approach to a calmer, clearer mind. It has spread since then into business, health care and professional sports, as well as schools: Googling “mindfulness in education” brings up 116 million links. “Mindfulness offers children the skills they need today to meet the age-old challenges of growing up within the new
context of social media and often absurdly high expectations,” says holistic doctor Amy Saltzman, co-founder and director of the Association for Mindfulness in Education. Mindfulness is now being taught in urban, suburban and rural schools in 50 states. Such programs can be low- or no-cost, structured in many ways, taught any time and conducted without special equipment—important for cash- and timestrapped schools. As a grassroots movement, mindfulness programs run the gamut. Hundreds of schools and districts nationwide have incorporated into curricula such evidenceproven mindfulness programs as those developed by MindfulSchools.org, Learning 2Breathe.org and MindUp.org, which often involve teacher training and structured lessons. Sometimes mindfulness is simply a grade school teacher ringing a bell signaling five minutes of silence, giving children something to focus on with closed eyes: a sound, a bite of fruit, a stuffed animal. A middle school teacher may use a five-minute guided app meditation from Calm or Headspace to settle down students after lunch. Some schools offer moments of silence during the day, a quiet room to go to or an optional class in mindfulness. Others find that teaching mindfulness during “detention” has a soothing effect, offering oft-traumatized kids a rare feeling of peace. “Because everyone has distractions and strong emotions, learning to observe these inner experiences with curiosity and openness is an important part of all children’s education,” says psychologist Patricia Broderick, Ph.D., founder of Learning2Breathe, a mindfulness curriculum for junior and senior high school students. Schools sometimes use parental consent forms to counter concerns about any potential religious implications. Often, a school’s program expands organically as one impassioned teacher draws in others. “The one single factor that determines a program’s effectiveness is the depth and consistency of personal practice of those teaching it,” says Saltzman. In fact, a University of Wisconsin 2013 study found that teachers that practiced a guided medita-
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Mindfulness offers children the skills they need today to meet the age-old challenges of growing up within the new context of social media and often absurdly high expectations.
MINDFUL AIDS Mindfulness-building tools: Tinyurl.com/MindfulnessEducation Techniques, Tinyurl.com/ClassroomMindfulnessTools. “Just Breathe”: Four-minute video, shown on Oprah, of 5-yearolds discussing mindfulness. Tinyurl.com/JustBreatheFilm.
tion 15 minutes a day for eight weeks had less anxiety, stress and burnout during the school year; those conditions worsened in the control group. In Middleton, Wisconsin, high school counselor Gust Athanas has watched as mindfulness exercises have made students calmer, kinder, more focused and feel closer to each other and to teachers: “A number of students have told me it’s the part of the school day they look forward to the most!” Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.
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Calm, a meditation app, offers guided mindfulness exercises and is offered free to any K-12 teacher. Calm.com/schools. Headspace, another popular mindfulness app, is also offered free to teachers, and sometimes works directly with school districts. Headspace.com/educators.
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We look at the underlying causes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, or hormonal changes or acid reflux?
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he mouth is the doorway to the body,” so the saying goes, and today we know just how true that is. Years ago, the biannual trip to the dentist was typically a simple “drill-andfill” operation, with other health concerns not given a second glance. Now, emerging research shows that when we neglect basic oral care—even that annoying task of nightly or post-meal flossing—we endanger our heart, lungs, kidneys and even our brains by allowing the buildup of pernicious bacteria in our gums. In April, University of Louisville School of Dentistry researchers reported that the bacteria P. gingivalis, which flourishes in gum disease, was found in brain samples of deceased Alzheimer’s patients— and that inflammation, swelling and bleeding in gums can transport the bacteria from the mouth into the bloodstream simply through chewing or teeth-brushing. The study also linked the bacteria to rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia.
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Advanced gum disease also increases the risk of cancer by 24 percent, especially lung and colorectal cancers; quadruples the rate of kidney disease; and increases the risk of strokes, coronary artery disease, diabetes and pre-term births, other studies show. These findings have sobering implications for the nearly half of the American adults over age 30 and 70 percent of adults 65 and older with gum disease. “Science has proven that a healthy mouth is a healthy body,” says San Francisco holistic dentist Nammy Patel, author of Age With Style: Your Guide to a Youthful Smile & Healthy Living.
Body, Mind, Teeth
It’s part of the reason for the fresh interest in holistic dentistry, sometimes called biologic dentistry. “We look at the entire body, not just the mouth,” says Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, of Wrigleyville Dental, in Chicago, and president of the Holistic Dental Association (HDA), based in Coral Gables, Florida. Holistic dentists abstain from toxic
materials, remove amalgam fillings, may be wary of root canals and focus on minimally invasive procedures—some of which may be high-tech and cutting-edge, such as lasers to clean teeth and gums, ozone therapy to slow the growth of infections and air abrasion to “sandblast” away small areas of tooth decay. Holistic dentists work closely with a wide range of other complementary practitioners. “We look at the underlying causes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, or hormonal changes or acid reflux?” Patel explains. That may mean prescribing a head massage, acupuncture session, meditation lessons or dietary counseling. They may run blood tests for biocompatibility of materials and incorporate approaches from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, herbology, homeopathy, iridology, craniosacral therapy and energy medicine. They will look for signs of sleep apnea and often treat it. However, with the added tests and consultations, they tend to be more expensive, with many procedures not covered by dental insurance. Their numbers are small: Only 391 of 199,000 American dentists belong to the HDA, or about one in 500. Yet the natural health movement that drives holistic dentistry is having an effect on the profession at large. Many dentists nationwide, pressured by patients and aided by new technology, are abandoning toxic and invasive options for less harmful methods. Controversial mercury amalgam fillings are being edged out by less toxic options like resin composites that match teeth color; the amount of mercury sold in the U.S. for dental amalgams fell by half between 2001 and 2013. Conventional dental X-rays, which in a Yale study published in the American Cancer Association journal Cancer were linked to non-cancerous brain tumors, are yielding to computerized digital X-rays with a fifth of the radiation: As many as two out of
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three dentists have switched over. And aided by computer imaging software and 3-D printers, dentists are fabricating new crowns, implants, bridges and dentures right in the office, instead of using what Austin, Texas, dentist David Frank calls “intrusive analog [gooey impressions] that left patients feeling claustrophobic, highly anxious and consistently worried about gagging.”
We look at the entire body, not just the mouth. ~Bernice Teplitsky
Flossing: Some smooth, slippery flosses
Dialogue With Dentists When visiting a dentist, whether holistic or not, it’s wise to be prepared with a natural health mindset. Some questions to ask are:
What are you filling the cavity with? Just say no to amalgam, a mixture
of heavy metals, of which about half is elemental mercury that slowly releases toxic vapors. Plus, “Heavy metals can leak into the enamel tubes of the teeth causing the teeth to appear gray or dark blue and making them brittle over time,” warns Los Angeles cosmetic dentist Rhonda Kalasho. Instead, ask for relatively nontoxic options such as porcelain or composite resins, which can be made of materials such as silica, ceramic, plastics and zirconium oxide. Some composite resins contain the endocrine disrupters Bis-GMA or BPA; for extra protection, ask for one that doesn’t, or ask the dentist to use a rubber dam to prevent swallowing it.
Should I have my amalgam fillings removed? Holistic dentists like Patel
give a strong yes. “The problem arises with mercury when you chew or brush your teeth. The abrasion creates heat and causes the mercury to off-gas. Those vapors get swallowed and go into your body, where they’re stored—and that creates significant health hazards—because we’re talking about a known poison,” she says. Other dentists disagree about removal, citing its risks: Holistic pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil, for example, writes that removing amalgam fillings is often unnecessary, costly and stressful, and recommends exchanging them for composite resin only when they break down.
Do I really need antibiotics? Oregon State University researchers found in a study this year of 90,000 patients that the
Toothpaste: Study the labels and be wary of the following ingredients: fluoride, sodium lauryl sulfate, triclosan and sodium hydroxide. These ingredients are a plus: baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), green tea, Eucalyptol, menthol, tea tree oil and vitamin D.
antibiotics often prescribed by dentists as prevention against infection are unnecessary 81 percent of the time, and contribute to antibiotic resistance. Typically, patients didn’t have the precise cardiac conditions that warranted the extra caution.
Is a root canal the best option?
Some holistic dentists counsel against root canals, citing the risk of long-term health problems caused by lingering bacteria, and advocate the use of herbs, laser therapy or extractions instead. “If root canals were done 20 to 30 years ago, it is definitely a problem, because there were not enough technological advances to clean out all the bacteria which could cause chronic health complications,” says Patel. “Nowadays, depending on the tooth root, canals can be 99.9 percent cleaned by lasers.”
Back to the Basics Considering the stakes, preventive care is all-important and there are many natural options to guarantee robust oral health. At the natural health store or drugstore, consider the following options:
Toothbrush: Electric toothbrushes reduced plaque 21 percent more and gingivitis 11 percent more after three months compared to manual toothbrushes, reported a review of 56 studies involving 5,068 participants. Those that rotate rather than brush back-and-forth clean slightly better.
are coated with toxic, Teflon-like perfluorinated polymers linked to kidney and testicular cancer, ulcerative colitis and hormonal disruptions. A recent study found higher levels in women using those flosses. Instead, use the old-fashioned nylon kind or try out new flosses made of biodegradable silk or bamboo or those infused with antimicrobial tea tree oil. Or, consider a water flosser, which Canadian researchers found were 29 percent more effective at plaque removal than string floss.
Mouthwash: Mouthwashes containing
alcohol significantly raise the risk of throat cancer, Australian researchers found. Instead, opt for super-healthy green tea as a mouthwash, as well as a drink. Studies show that it protects teeth from erosion and promotes healthy gums. Another simple option is warm salt water, using one cup of water and one-half teaspoon of salt. A 2017 study by the Cochrane medical study organization found it is virtually as effective as the prescription antiseptic mouthwash chlorhexidine in reducing dental plaque and microbes.
Pulling: An ancient Ayurvedic remedy, this involves swishing a spoonful of organic coconut oil around the mouth and through the teeth for 10 to 20 minutes. The oil’s lauric acid, a natural antibacterial, has been found in studies to reduce plaque formation and fungal infections, as well as the strains of bacteria linked to bad breath and irritated gums. Taking care of our teeth and gums is simply worth the daily time and trouble to facilitate long-term health. “Your oral care should be taken just as seriously as watching your diet,” advises Kalasho. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com. October 2019
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 Transforming Your Life with Divine Will: 10-Week Class with Susan M. White – 7–9pm. Based on the original class Susan took with author Sanaya Roman and her guide, Orin. $20/class. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor, 734-358-0218. www.EnlightenedSoulCenter.com
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Be the Light -- An Evening of Suicide Awareness – 5-8pm. Suicide data among children and adults has prompted agencies in Michigan to come up with strategies to assist those who are at risk of having suicide ideation or thoughts. Join as this difficult issue is discussed. Free. University of Michigan-Dearborn, 19000 Hubbard Dr, Fairlane Center N, Room Quad E, Dearborn. LoveAMichiganVet@yahoo.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 Spiritual Meditation Group – 7-8pm. Short lesson and silent meditation, followed by a discussion led by Lori Barresi. Drop in, suggested donation $10. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor, 734-358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 Messages from the Furry Side – 8–9:30pm. Psychic medium Laura Moody connects with living and departed pets, discusses pet communication. $25. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. www. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 Temple Community Gathering – 5-7pm. Gathering for seekers at Mystery School of the Temple Arts; connect and discuss openly on sexuality, tantra, consciousness, spirituality and more. After an opening meditation, there is a Sacred Circle, creating a safe space to share and ask questions on intimate topics. Free. Mystery School of the Temple Arts, Dearborn. Must RSVP: Support@LeslieBlackburn.com. LeslieBlackburn.com.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 Raising Kids Naturally – 6:30-8pm. Join natural health and wellness authority, Dr. Michael Brackney DC, for a complimentary dinner and discussion on kids’ health issues with real solutions. Free. Adults only, multiple guests allowed. Please RSVP. Rose’s Restaurant, 201 N Canton Center Rd, Canton. BrackneyChiropractic.com.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Skyline Yoga – 6:30pm. Citizen Yoga to instruct an all-levels slow burn/basics session. Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle and positive vibes. All are welcome. $10 donation encouraged; donations benefit Forgotten Harvest. TCF Center Square, 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
save the date 7th Annual Enlightened Soul Expo – Oct 12-13. Largest indoor holistic-psychic event of its kind in Michigan, with approximately 150 holistic booths from around the Midwest. Free presentations included with expo admission. $11 adult daily/$16 weekend pass. Student/ Child rates. Includes free parking, free presentations; prices for services vary. Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield. 734-358-0218. EnlightenedSoulExpo.com. Spirit Drumming – Join a group of people to gather together to work with spirit and feel the energies of the universe and mother earth. Class is guided by Brenda Kieswetter, a full mesa carrying shaman. $15. Vanderwal Healing Center, 2505 S Wayne St, Westland. Facebook.com/Vanderwal-Healing-Center.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Health Literacy and Its Impact – 8-10am. Seminar presented by the Institute of Gerontology. Health literacy affects patient outcomes and adherence to medication and treatment. Inability to understand terms, diagnosis and risk can disempower and confuse patients, leading to adverse health problems. Free. Henry Ford Village, 15101 Ford Rd, Dearborn. 313664-2600. IOG.Wayne.edu. Good Food for Good Health – 11am-12pm. Join for a complimentary lunch and learn about how good food equals good health and healthy food choices that are available everyday. Presentation by WSU Center for Urban Responses to Environmental Stressors (CURES). Free. Douglass Branch Library for Specialized Services, 3666 Grand River Ave, Detroit. DetroitPublicLibrary.org. Intro to Vedic Astrology: 3 classes – 6:30–9pm. Rajan Nayar explains this ancient system with a “fixed” zodiac and how it works in the world today. $15/class. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. www. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 Aging Matters Education Expo – 8am-3pm. Expo designed to educate aging adults, their adult children, family caregivers and service providers about resources, services, tools and critical issues to ensure aging with dignity and choice. On site screenings will be available. Breakfast snacks and box lunch included. Free. Fellowship Chapel, 7707 W Outer Dr, Detroit. RSVP: 313-444-3821. AgingMattersExpo.com. Spiritual Meditation Group – 7-8pm. Short lesson and silent meditation, followed by a discussion led by Lori Barresi. Drop in, suggested donation $10. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor, 734-358-0218. www. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.
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save the date Immortal Hero Film Premiere -- multiple showtimes. Japan’s fastest growing spiritual movement reaches western shores with new inspirational film, Immortal Hero. $15 for adult ticket. Emagine Novi Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk, 44425 W 12 Mile Rd, Novi. 248-468-2990. Immortal-Hero.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 Air Quality Conference – 8:30am-12pm. Created with the support of the Center for Urban Responses to Environmental Stressors at WSU. Learn how local air quality affects health, gain practical tools to use in improving the air quality at home and more. Free. Continental breakfast and a light lunch provided. CHASS Center, 5635 W Fort St, Detroit. 313-8493920. ChassCenter.org. Healthy Living Conference – 10am-12pm. Learn from professionals how to reverse and prevent symptoms of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases, etc by simply changing eating habits. Free. Charles H Ellis III, Conference Center at Greater Grace, 23500 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit. CBD Community Awareness – 2:30-4:30pm. Learn why so many are singing the praises of the safe and powerful healing effects of CBD for inflammation, pain, anxiety, PTSD, seizures, stress, sleep disorders, autoimmune disorders, skin conditions and more. Products will be available for sampling and purchase. Free. Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood Ste 213, Detroit. 313-437-1549. DurfeeIS.org.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 Beginners West African Dance – 6:30-7:45pm. Learn west African dance with the ladies of TeMaTe; upbeat cardio, burn calories with live drumming while learning traditional dance steps from west Africa. All levels welcome. $10. Marygrove College, 8425 W McNichols, Liberal Arts Building Rm 204, Detroit. Hello@TeMaTeDance.com.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Whole Foods Plant Based Living for Weight Loss, Chronic Disease Prevention and Mental Health – 6-7:30pm. Detroit chapter monthly meeting-featuring talks on key plant based subject matters and support on the transition to a plant based lifestyle. All are welcomed. Free. Detroit Main Library, 5201 Woodward Ave, Staff Lounge, Detroit. PBNSG.org. Inner Guidance – 7-8pm. Want to learn how the inner guidance is speaking? Learn how to use dreams, signs and intuition for protection, wisdom and to solve problems. Free. Eckankar, 320 E 4th St, Royal Oak. 323-350-2676. ECK-MI.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Circle of Success – 11am-2pm. A women’s connect hub wellness event. Free admission. Novi Civic Center, 45175 Ten Mile Rd, Novi. 248-347-0400. CityOfNovi.org.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 Soul Shift Energy Circle – 3–5pm. Spiritual selfgrowth group led by Jaclyn Duvall. This month: “Prison or Power: Shifting Your Perspective — Ego Vs. Spirit”. $15/advance, $20/door. 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. www.EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.
Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary
on going events NOTE: All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication, and adhere to our guidelines. Please visit NaturalAwakenings Detroit.com for guidelines and to submit entries.
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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. Detroit Kung Fu Academy, 1353 Division #3E, Detroit. 248-910-3351. DanceMT.com.
Saturday in the Park – 9am-3:30pm. Six miles of Hines Drive will be closed from Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive for the public of all ages to enjoy running, walking, skating or cycling safely on a traffic free road. Free. Parking is available at Nankin Mills and Helms Haven Park. Hines Park, 33275 Edward Hines Dr, Westland. 734-261-1990. WayneCounty.com.
monday Fundamentals of Stretching – 2pm. All levels welcome. Free. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com.
wednesday
Cooking Matters – 10:30am-12pm. Help end childhood hunger by inspiring families to make healthy and affordable food choices. Program to teach parents and caregivers with limited food budgets to shop for and cook healthy meals. Free. Brilliant Detroit Cody Rouge, 7425 Fielding St, Detroit. RSVP: 313-406-3275.
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.
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If you listen to your body when it whispers to you, you won’t have to hear it yell later. ~Michael Duncan
Wellness Workouts – 6:30pm. Customized fitness programs adaptable for all fitness abilities including body weight, core strengthening, cardio conditioning, HITT and exercise ball lead. Targets upper and lower body issues, create muscle balance and help increase energy. $10, first class free. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com.
thursday Wellness Workouts – 6:30pm. Customized fitness programs adaptable for all fitness abilities including body weight, core strengthening, cardio conditioning, HITT and exercise ball lead. Targets upper and lower body issues, create muscle balance and help increase energy. $10, first class free. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com.
To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it. ~Confucius
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HEALTH COACH
Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsDetroit.com to request our media kit. ACUPUNCTURE Livonia Acupuncture Aaron Li, R.Ac.
36616 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. 734.469.9149 contact@livoniaacupuncture.com Livoniaacu.com With a B.A. from University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and a Certification in Acupuncture from The China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing, Aaron Li received the teaching from China›s leading acupuncturist Dr. Hu Guang, the primary researcher of Tung›s Extraordinary Points. Stress, Allergies, Sinus Congestion, Depression, Infertility, Asthma, Trouble Sleeping, Irritable Bowel, Smoking cessation, fatigue, headaches, migraines, Chronic pains including but not limited to: feelings of numbing, tingling, burning, cold, hallow, stingy in any skeletal-muscular area of body, and many more ailments. Imagine Feeling Lighter, Energetic and Motivated! Wake Up Refreshed with a Smile on your Face and Joy in your Heart! We Help You Become The Best You Possible with Acupuncture!
Share your smile with the world. It’s a symbol of friendship and peace. ~Christie Brinkley Alice Huang’s Natural Chinese Therapies 2939 1st St • Wyandotte • 734-324-1168 1311 N. Main St • Clawson • 248-278-6081 AliceHuangs.com
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Alternative & Holistic Healing specializing in Natural Chinese Therapies – Acupuncture, Massage, Cupping, DDS Therapy, Colon Hydrotherapy, Foot Detox and more. Multiple locations to better serve you. Make an appointment today.
CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS KARL WELLNESS CENTER & CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
Dr. William H. Karl, DC, Certified Wellness Doctor Dr. Jacob H. Karl, DC, Applied Kinesiologist 30935 Ann Arbor Trl, Westland 734-425-8220 • KarlWellnessCenter.com Holistic caring team of chiropractic doctors will help you return to health through gentle chiropractic, nutrition, weight loss/detoxification programs, natural hormone balancing/pain management, wholefood supplements, homeopathic/ herbal remedies, allergy elimination techniques, applied kinesiology, Zyto bio-communication technology and advanced healing modalities including Erchonia’s newest cold laser and Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy (PEMF). See ad, page 12.
WELLNESS CENTER OF PLYMOUTH Dr. Elizabeth Sisk, DC 1075 Ann Arbor Road W, Plymouth 734-454-5600
The Wellness Center of Plymouth provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to health and wellness. The cornerstone of health is balanced body systems, and our 5 pillars – Chiropractic Care, Laser Therapy, Massage, Weight Loss and Nutrition – work together to bring your body into an optimal state of balance. Reclaim life and vitality by eliminating pain, disease, and stress. See ad on page 16.
EDUCATION
Kathleen Paulbeck, CPCC Sure to Inspire Coaching, LLC Certified Life & Health Coach 734-716-7898 www.suretoinspirecoaching.com
Certified Professional Coaching provides an interactive communication between the coach & client examining where the client is, where they want to be, and the steps it will take to reach their goal focusing on Healthy Eating, Exercise, Stress Management & Life Balance. Call for your free phone consultation today!
HEALTH FOOD STORES THE BETTER HEALTH STORES
Locations: Belleville • Dearborn • Grosse Pointe Woods • Livonia • Plymouth • Southgate TheBetterHealthStore.com Vitamins, supplements, organic and natural foods. For more information: See ad on inside front cover.
HOLISTIC HEALING DETROIT WHOLISTIC CENTER Dr. Jesse Brown, ND 20944 Grand River Ave, Detroit 313-538-5433 DetroitWholisticCenter.com
Wholistic health services, colon hydrotherapy, reflexology, massage, body wraps, iridology, aquachi footbaths and consultations in nutrition and wellness.Coloncleansing herbal products such as Turkey Rhubarb herbal combination formula and Reneu’ by First Fitness. Lose weight wholistically, relieve constipation and bloating, improve your energy and skin and more.
Sadly, it’s much easier to create a desert than a forest.
WHOLISTIC TRAINING INSTITUTE 20954 Grand River Ave, Detroit 313-255-6155 WholisticTrainingInstitute.com
Discover a Healer in You. Make a Healthy Living and Better the Life of Others. State of Michiganlicensed school offering professional certifications for the following alternative health practices: naturopathy, homeopathy, herbology, reflexology, colon hydrotherapy, iridology and many more. Find us on Facebook! Twitter: @WholisticGuru.
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Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary
~James Lovelock
UNITING MEDICINE AND PSYCHOLOGY 26771 West 12 Mile Rd Ste 110, Southfield
Diane Culik, MD 855-669-9355 855-NOW-WELL DrCulik.com
Steven Fischer, PhD, CNC 248-488-5800 YouniqueWellness.net Comprehensive medical, integrative, nutritional and mental health care; natural therapy for thyroid and hormones, detox, weight loss, autoimmune conditions; functional medicine including gluten- and foodsensitivity testing, DNA Genomic Wellness; address underlying causes of fatigue, fibromyalgia and natural pain management options; psychotherapy for all emotional and physical problems for individuals and couples; meditation and mindfulness-based approaches to wellness and longevity; The No Withdrawal-Sinclair Method “Cure for Alcoholism” (Curb-Cravings.com).
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS MICHIGAN FOR VACCINE CHOICE
P.O. Box 1121 Troy, MI 48099-1121 Info@MichiganVaccineChoice.org MichganVaccineChoice.org Facebook.com/MichiganForVaccineChoice Twitter.com/MI4VaxChoice Voice: 586-447-2418 • Fax: 586-323-4287 Michigan for Vaccine Choice is a nonprofit 5 0 1 ( c ) 3 o rg a n i z a t i o n dedicated to protecting, informing, educating, advocating and supporting parents and families vaccine choice rights.
PSYCHIC MEDICAL INTUITIVE HEALING Universal Energy Healing & MASSAGE THERAPY FOR WOMEN Christine Bridges 580 Forest Ave., Suite 3C, Plymouth ChristineBridges2@Comcast.net christinebridges2.wixsite.com/website 734-934-7271 By appointment only
Psychic medical intuitive healer with “x-ray vision hands”. Clients that may benefit from her work, includes anyone suffering from an “itis” (arthritis, colitis, etc.), old injuries, anxiety, depression, panic, posttraumatic stress disorder, ADD, ADHD, autism, OCD, sleep concerns, overly stressed, inability to conceive, or miscarriages, babies, unexplained weight-gain or loss, inability to quit (smoking, drinking, abusing yourself), chronic fatigue, energy maintenance for balance, chronic diseases, including cancer and autoimmune disorders. See ad on page 19.
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE American Regenerative CliniC Dr. Andrey Lutskovsky, DO 31000 Telegraph Rd, Ste 140 Bingham Farms 248-876-4242 AmericanRegen.com
Dr. Andrey utilizes the latest and safest achievements in medical science to restore the body’s function, eliminate pain, heal damaged tissues, help to escape surgery, and give new hop to patients with incurable disease. Dr. Andrey follows the guidance of Functional Medicine practice, addressing the underlying of diseases and injuries. For health or pain recovery: Ten-pass High Dose Ozone as major detoxification tool, prolotherapy and neural therapy, PRP (Platelet Rich plasma), Self-Autologous Stem Cell Therapy and more. Anti-aging & Cosmetic procedures: Advanced aesthetic minimally invasive procedures, including threading, face and body contouring. All are natural alternatives to conventional face or body lift surgeries, using the body’s ability to regenerate itself. Results achieved are very natural giving a rejuvenated and refreshed look. Dr. Andrey practice only the safest and latest state-of-the-art procedures, not surgeries. Free initial consultation. Financing available for procedures. See ads on pages 9 & 15.
RETREAT CENTERS SONG OF THE MORNING YOGA RETREAT CENTER
9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd, Vanderbilt 989-983-4107 Office@SongOfTheMorning.org SongOfTheMorning.org Find spiritual refreshment amongst 800 acres of natural beauty for your own personal retreat or participate in workshops, yoga classes, meditations or Sunday Service. Accommodations and gourmet vegetarian meals available.
REFLEXOLOGY R3 Reflexology (Relieve, Release, Restore)
Kristi Holmes, Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist 689 N Mill St Ste#103 Plymouth MI 48170 248-872-3042 (Call or Text ) FROM HEAD TO TOE, ANXIETY TO VERTIGO, REFLEXOLOGY CAN HELP! Reflexology is a science, acknowledged by the National Institute of Health, based on the principle that there are reflexes in the hands and the feet that correspond with EVERY gland, organ and part of the body. I received my initial Certification in hands and feet from Branch Reflexology Institute before going on to receive my National Board Certification. I am privileged to work with a variety of clients- men, women and children of all ages and the results I see from reflexology both personally and professionally continue to amaze me!!!
SPIRITUALITY SACRED SEXUALITY WITH LESLIE BLACKBURN Dearborn • 313-269-6719 LeslieBlackburn.com
Offering speaking engagements (including keynote addresses), private sessions, classes, online live webinars, radio shows, VideoCasts and more, Leslie speaks from a place of joy, wisdom and giggles! Leslie Blackburn, MS, is a Sacred Sexual Healer and Transformational Guide – a leading educator and coach of sacred sexuality and tantra in the U.S. See website and send email to learn more.
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