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veryone is concerned about the health of their teeth. As a mom, I also deal with my children’s dental health. At age 2, my eldest was diagnosed with a cross bite resulting in crowded baby teeth. I was fortunate to know about holistic dentistry and early orthodontic action. When I felt my son was ready at age 5, he wore a slow orthodontic palate expander. I’ve learned along the way that palate expansion should be done preferably before the age of 8-9, when it’s thought that children reach almost their mature arch size. Hopefully we have saved our son many troubles by acting so early. By age 7, he was done with everything and doesn’t have any crowded adult teeth since they finally had plenty of room to grow. There won’t be any need to extract baby bicuspid teeth either to make room as it is often done at age 8-10. We are hoping that by taking these preventative steps, he will be a bracket free teenager while most of his friends at school will be starting to wear them. He has a strong jaw, well expanded, and his facial features are now well in place. Our family holistic dentist had always recommended limiting sugar, in addition to ensure adequate intake of vitamins A and D, plus magnesium supplements to their diet to help build strong teeth. So I gave my kids cod liver oil, along with some magnesium as they grew. Did you know that Weston A. Price was a dentist from the early 1900s, who discovered that decay and crowded teeth did not exist in tribes that were not eating sugar or carbohydrates? These tribes were eating a full fat animal diet and many edible plants. They had little to no dental problem, as well as little to no chronic health problems. Carnivorous animals do not know tooth decay either. Only the animals eating carbs like human are encountering tooth decay formation. Life is short. Let’s live happy and with love! A crucial part of creating the life we desire is to effectively work with our mind to develop our thoughts and beliefs. Natural Awakenings has partnered with MindPT, a new, cutting-edge technology that blends positive psychology with neuroscience. This fun and engaging platform helps users build and reinforce positive mental messaging, which helps transform thoughts, beliefs and lives. We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to experience the benefits of using MindPT by giving you a free MindPT video session entitled ‘NATURAL AWAKENINGS’, which helps reinforce the message to feel good, live simply, laugh more. See the ad on pages 10 & 33 for details. As 2017 unfolds, you may find yourself feeling the need for laughter, love and understanding as you confront the uncertainty and anxiety that may exist in your life. We hope that each month, these pages help support and guide you along your path to a happier and healthier journey, as we remind you of ways to feel good, live simply and laugh more. Mathilde Vandenbulke FB - Natural Awakenings Detroit Twitter - Natural Detroit Linked In - Natural Awakenings Detroit

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Sacred Pilgrimage to Egypt with Rae Chandran

March 31 – April 9, 2017 10 days / 9 nights Cost: $3,800 - $4,200 (airfare not included)

his magical retreat offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Egypt with a custom guided program led by internationally renowned channeler and author Rae Chandran that combines nature, history, adventure and spiritual experiences in some of the most magnificent spots in the world. Experience daily channelings, meditations, intention ceremonies, activations and initiations in power spots guided by Chandran. Some of the places that will be visited include the Great Pyramids (private two-hour visit), Initiation in King’s chamber, Sphinx, Temple of Sekhmet and 7 Gates (private visit), Channeling in Abydos, Sakkara and Memphis, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, Hathor Temple, Alabaster Mosque, Coptic Church and the Cairo Museum, Isis Temple, Temple of Horus and Komombo Temple and many more.

Chandran is a teacher, channeler and energy healer. He has been on the path of self-discovery for more than three decades and through the awakenings and understandings he has had over these years, he shares these truths to all the people he comes in contact with. He teaches these truths through the various workshops he conducts in many parts of the world like Japan, USA, Brazil, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Shanghai, India and Vietnam. He also leads people to power spots and power vortexes in countries like Egypt, Israel, Greece and Morocco. Chandran is the author of five books. The content of all of these books is completely channeled.

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

11 8 newsbriefs 1 1 healthbriefs 18 SACRED PASSAGE 14 globalbriefs Conscious Dying as a Transformative Healing Journey 17 ecotip 22 healthykids 24 consciouseating 22 KEEP DECAY AWAY Kids Do Best with Holistic Dentistry 14 25 lovelessons 27 wisewords 18 28 communityspotlight 24 INDOOR KITCHEN GARDENING 30 greenliving Easy-Grow Microgreens 32 fitbody Are Big on Nutrition 33 healingways 17 34 naturalpet 25 KISSED BY KINDNESS 35 petcalendar 26 ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 36 calendar 40 resourceguide 27 TRANSFORMING 42 classifieds THE WAY WOMEN 22 RELATE TO MEN by Linda Sechrist

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Positively Priming the Mind Workshop

im Serafini, founder and CEO of MindPT, will be the keynote speaker at a Positively Priming the Mind Workshop from 10 a.m. to Kim Serafini 1:30 p.m., on Monday, February 27 th, in Minneapolis and on Tuesday, March 7th in Chicago. Participants will learn more about the research and technology behind the accelerated learning tool called Mind Power Technology (MindPT) that serves businesses, nonprofits, organizations and entrepreneurs in creating positive results by priming the mind to start each day on a positive note. Serafini is a leading authority on positive priming and how to accelerate learning and change. This workshop is for coaches, practitioners, doctors, healers, educators, advocates, managers, trainers and others. Attendees will leave with real tools to navigate life more easily and beautifully. “MindPT is a revolutionary new way to integrate new beliefs and cultivate the mindset and habits of happiness and success,” she says. “Traditional personal growth programs often fail to produce the desired results because they require time, effort and discipline, but MindPT is quick and effortless, based on the latest in neuroscience research and proven, positive psychology principles. It is shared in fun and engaging bite-sized lessons on a desktop computer or mobile app to create fast, enduring results.”

newsbriefs Michigan Urban Farming Initiative to Open New Community Center and Cafe

ast December, the Michigan Urban Farming Initiative (MUFI) announced plans to develop the first Sustainable Urban Agrihood in the North End of Detroit. An agrihood is an alternative neighborhood growth model that centers around urban agriculture. There are some agrihoods around the country in rural areas, but Detroit’s is the first within a city. MUFI’s agrihood spans three acres on Brush Street, a few blocks up from E Grand Blvd. MUFI runs a successful two-acre garden, a 200-tree fruit orchard and a children’s sensory garden. They provide free produce to the neighborhood, churches, food pantries and more. MUFI also announced plans to renovate a three-story, 3,200-square-foot vacant building that the non-profit organization had bought. This renovation is a collaboration between MUFI, Sustainable Brands, BASF, GM, and Herman Miller in an effort to create an energy efficient, sustainable Community Resource Center, which is expected be finished in May 2017. GM and Herman Miller are providing re-purposed office furniture and supplies for the CRC. Integrity Building Group in Detroit is doing the architectural design and construction. The Community Resource Center will include office space for MUFI, event and meeting space, and two commercial kitchens on the first floor. A healthy cafe will be located on vacant land next to the CRC. For more information, visit: MIUFI.org.

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etroit SOUP is a crowdfunding potluck that brings people together to raise money and support for community projects. Attendees make a suggested donation of $5 and listen to four pitches from people doing great things in their community—anything from cleaning up a park, to running an after-school program, to starting a small business. Over a potluck-style dinner, audience members connect, ask questions, share ideas, and vote on the project they like the best. The winner leaves with all of the money raised at the door to carry out their project and attends a future SOUP to report on the progress of their project. Detroit SOUP started with a small group of individuals who were trying to improve their community but needed their neighbors support to do so. Detroit SOUP’s vision is to work with key community leaders to help change the way people engage with the democratic process by establishing neighborhood relational hubs across the city. Past winners include a wide range of projects, and the only criteria for submitting a proposal is that the project has to benefit the city. Detroit SOUP also helps support neighborhood-specific dinners in communities across Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park. These dinners occur quarterly and usually attract a smaller audience and fewer donations. Most neighborhood dinners are able to raise anywhere from $200–$1,000 for neighborhoodspecific projects.

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Cat Cabaret to Fund Ferndale Cat Shelter

he Ferndale Cat Shelter and Catfe Lounge will present a Cat Cabaret on Sunday, February 12, 6-10 pm at The Magic Bag in Ferndale to raise funds for their various programs. The event will feature live performers, music, drinks and dinner catered by Howe’s Bayou. The main event of the evening will consist of a raffle where gift baskets from local businesses will be given away. The Ferndale Cat Shelter is a non-profit corporation founded in 2014. They provide adoptions and a no-kill sanctuary for cats and implements a trap-neuterrelease program to reduce the feral cat population. In 2015, the Ferndale Cat Shelter expanded to include the Catfé Lounge, the first permanent cat café in Michigan. Kristen Schmitt, the cofounder of the Ferndale Cat Shelter, said, “Having a successful fundraiser ensures our work can continue and evolve, which is essential to the care of the cats and kittens we vet and then re-home into loving homes in and around our community.” Cat Cabaret, Sunday, February 12, 6-10pm. $100. The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave. Tickets: TheMagicBag.com. Visit: FerndaleCatShelter.org.

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Infants Breathing Bad Air May Suffer as Teens

study from the Karolinska Institute of Environmental Medicine, in Stockholm, analyzed data on air pollution exposure and lung function in the first and 15th years of life among 2,415 adolescents in Sweden. The researchers focused on nitrogen oxide in vehicle exhaust and particulate matter from road erosion, using road traffic, topography and weather conditions to classify pollution levels. They compared this data to the level of difficulty the teens experienced getting air through their peripheral airways, termed “resistance”. The study found that breathing problems increased for teenagers each time their exposure as infants to such pollution increased by 10 micrograms per cubic meter, with the strongest association occurring in male subjects with asthma at age 16. The same increase was not present in relation to their exposure to traffic pollution as teenagers. Lead author Erica S. Schultz, Ph.D., says, “An increasing number of studies demonstrate the importance of airway periphery for lung health. It’s concerning that the effect from the first year of life seems to be longlasting, although we don’t yet know the full clinical implications.”

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Reflexology and Imagery Relieve Preoperative Anxiety

nticipating surgery can be stressful, and many patients suffer from preoperative anxiety, which can cause serious health complications such as hypertension, rapid pulse and sugar metabolism changes. Israeli researchers from the University of Haifa have found that complementary medicine, combined with standard use of anti-anxiety drugs prior to entering the operating room, can significantly reduce preoperative anxiety levels and improve outcomes. Researchers divided 360 preoperative patients ages 17 and up into three groups: those receiving standard care for preoperative anxiety; those receiving standard care along with complementary therapy, featuring acupuncture, reflexology, individual guided imagery or a combination of the latter two; and those receiving standard care combined with generic guided imagery via a recording. Anxiety levels were measured preoperatively before and after the intervention on a scale of one to 10, with scores of four or more constituting intermediate or higherlevel anxiety. The study found that complementary therapy in combination with standard care produced a 60 percent reduction in anxiety, with the mean score dropping from 5.54 to 2.32. Combining standard care with reflexology and guided imagery provided the best relief, reducing anxiety by an average of 4.22 points. Patients receiving only standard care experienced a slight rise in their average anxiety level.

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September 2016 survey from Packaged Facts, a division of Market Research Group, LLC, showed that as much as 20 percent of the U.S. adult population is cutting back on supplement use due to consumption of fortified foods. Despite this trend, nutritional supplement sales nationwide are projected to increase by $1.5 billion in just two years to $16 billion in 2018. Fortified foods contain extra nutrients added by manufacturers such as cereal fortified with iron, milk with added vitamin D and pasta enhanced with folic acid. While the original intent of these additives was to improve nutritional deficiencies in people without access to foods that naturally contain these nutrients, consequences now include an overabundance of particular nutrients for some and poor food choices due to a dependence on fortified foods for others. Ingesting naturally occurring nutrients in unfortified foods allows each nutrient to be absorbed together with the other vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients contained in that food, enabling them to work together within the body, according to the Harvard School of Public Health.

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Fenugreek Eases Menopause

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randomized, double-blind study from the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Research, in Bangalore, India, has found that an extract of fenugreek husk (FHE) called FenuSMART can provide relief from common symptoms of menopause, including night sweats, insomnia, headaches, hot flashes and mood swings. Researchers studied 88 menopausal women between the ages of 45 and 58. Half were given one gram of FHE per day for 90 days while the other half received a placebo. The study measured the impact the supplement had on the subjects’ menopausal symptoms through

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weekly telephone sessions. At the study’s end, approximately 32 percent of the women in the FHE group reported no hot flashes, while the placebo subjects saw the frequency of theirs reduced from three to five per day to one or two. Additionally, the subjects that took FHE experienced a 57 percent reduction in night sweats, a 68 percent abatement of mood swings, a 75 percent drop in insomnia and 58 percent fewer headaches.

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study from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, in Beijing, reports that Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) can be an effective treatment for patients with postpartum depression. Traditional Chinese Medicine advocates herbal treatments based on underlying issues. Researchers analyzed data from 47 clinical trials encompassing 3,795 participants between the ages of 18 and 43 suffering from postpartum depression. The study pooled results into three categories: CHM versus placebo, CHM versus routine treatments (antidepressants) and CHM plus routine treatments versus only routine treatments. The study found that using Chinese herbs combined with antidepressants is the most effective approach, noting that CHM is a safe, effective alternative for patients unable or unwilling to take antidepressants.

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Texas Company Turns Wood Waste into Furniture

Nearly 2 billion wooden pallets are currently in circulation in the U.S., consuming around 50 percent of the country’s annual hardwood harvest and representing more than 90 percent of the world’s shipping waste. PalletSmart, in Fort Worth, Texas, has been making furniture, home decor and custom projects out of repurposed pallets and other reclaimed material since 2012. Company co-founder John Zaskoda says, “As with any business, we are looking to grow, but want to be smart about it. For now, we are staying put, taking custom residential and commercial orders and producing top-notch furniture.” He sees the endeavor as proof that with hard work and consistency it’s possible to make trash into treasure. Source: PalletSmart360.com

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Abandoned and lost fishing gear such as traps, crab pots and nets litter the ocean floor in coastal areas worldwide, continuing to attract, entrap and kill fish and other marine life. The Associated Press reports that global nonprofits, governments and companies are engaged in efforts to retrieve and recycle as many of the items as possible to protect the environment, save marine life and reduce hazards to marine navigation. A 2009 United Nations report estimated there are 640,000 tons of discarded fishing nets deep below the ocean surface worldwide. Recommended solutions include degradable panels on traps that break down and allow trapped marine life to escape. International agreements prohibit dumping fishing equipment at sea; yet in England, small vessels can amass landfill charges of roughly $700 per year, giving them an incentive to ditch broken gear. Pascal van Erp, a Dutch diver alarmed by the amount of equipment he’s encountered, founded the Ghost Fishing Foundation to tackle the issue. He says, “It’s found in all seas, oceans and inland waters at all depths, along the beach and under the sand. I don’t think the problem can be resolved completely, but we can keep it from getting worse by showing the problem to the public and the authorities.” Industry experts and scientists estimate that commercial fishermen annually lose about 10 percent of their traps due to bad weather.

Zachary Crockett, of Pricenomics.com, has found that since 2014, 49 people were killed in attempts to take pictures of themselves with wild creatures. Although there are no statistics on how many animals have been harmed due to selfies, wildlife organizations such as Care for the Wild International are appealing to the public to stop using animals as props. Visitors to China’s Yunnan Wild Animal Park lured captive peacocks from their enclosure and grabbed them by their tails. The birds died as a result. Another group of people at a beach in Argentina was filmed mobbing a baby Franciscana dolphin, an endangered species, while taking pictures, resulting in its death likely through shock and severe dehydration from being removed from the water for too long. Due to the high demand by tourists to take pictures with wild animals, special photographic settings are popping up in Mexico, Europe and Morocco. However, the Association for British Travel Agents stated that no legitimate sanctuary would allow animals to be used as photo props.

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Scientists at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, in Stockholm, report that they have finally unlocked a major barrier to exploiting a renewable energy source through extracting pure hydrogen from water. Because the bestperforming catalysts for electrochemical oxidation, or “water splitting”, are expensive precious metals, the research team led by KTH Professor Licheng Sun developed molecular catalysts for water oxidation with an efficiency approaching that of natural photosynthesis comprising common, abundant elements, all of which could help change the economics of large-scale hydrogen fuel production. Meanwhile, Daniel Nocera, a professor of energy at Harvard University, and Pamela Silver, a professor of biochemistry and systems biology at Harvard Medical School, have co-created a system that uses solar energy to split water molecules and hydrogen-eating bacteria to produce liquid fuels. Their paper, whose lead authors include post-doctoral fellow Chong Liu and graduate student Brendan Colón, was recently published in Science. “This is a true artificial photosynthesis system,” says Nocera. “Previously, people were using artificial photosynthesis for water-splitting, but this is a true A-to-Z system, and we’ve greatly exceeded the efficiency of photosynthesis in nature.”

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Plants Communicate with Sound A recent study from the University of Western Australia has found that plants regularly react to and emit sounds through a series of clicks produced by their roots, and that such inter-flora communication may be essential to their survival. Evolutionary biologist Monica Gagliano, who made the discovery, listened to the roots of young corn plants and found that they regularly produced sounds in the range of 220Hz, a frequency audible to the human ear. Plants have been shown to influence each other in many ways through nanomechanical oscillations on a molecular scale. Gagliano remarks, “Scientists also know that plants use volatile chemicals to communicate with each other.” Another biological research team under the direction of Professor Olaf Kruse, Ph.D., scientific director of the Center for Biotechnology at Germany’s Bielefeld University, has shown that green algae not only engages in photosynthesis, but also has an alternative source of energy: It can draw it from other plants (Nature Communications). Gagliano comments, “Considering that entire forests are all interconnected by networks of fungi, maybe plants are using fungi the way we use the Internet.”

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hen properly viewed, the thresholds of all of life’s transitional moments can be both emotionally and spiritually rewarding. Whether it involves marriage or birth, job loss or illness, gleaning insight from the experience can yield fresh perspective on how to live life more fully today, if we remain mindful and lovingly attentive through the process. Like birth, death is a transition we can wisely prepare for. In recent years, compassionate individuals and grassroots movements have emerged to help us conduct ourselves, heal and grow from losing a loved one or face our own passing. An increasing number of initiatives support a new model in palliative care that treats death not as a failure, but an expected aspect of 18 Wayne County Edition

the human experience. Each in its own way advocates for a grace-filled passage supported by dignified, caring and compassionate practices.

Profound Shift

The Conscious Dying Institute, in Boulder, Colorado, aims to restore death and dying to its natural place in the sacred circle of life. Its end-of-life literacy curriculum and certificate training programs are helping to create a new, wisdombased culture of healing teachers and end-of-life doulas that serve among the frontline caregivers and companions providing the comfort people want and need most. Founded by Tarron Estes, a healing artist, poet, Caritas coach and transformational learning educator, the institute is grounded in love, spiritual

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openness, compassion and a universal field of consciousness. “Training is open to nurses, physicians, clinicians, caregivers, family members, healthcare teams and anyone else interested in exploring what it means to die consciously,” says Estes. It attends to the provider’s inner awakening and helps them strengthen their ability to give spiritual, emotional, physical and practical care to anyone, helping to relieve pain, regardless of diagnosis. “Rather than curative care, it’s all about seeking to increase precious, meaningful moments, a sense of spiritual sanctity, beauty, interconnectedness and appreciation of life for the families and patients they serve. An end-of-life doula at bedside assures that families and loved ones can focus on what is most important,” explains Estes, who believes that our true nature lives within us as an unblemished jewel. Helping individuals become comfortable talking about death is the work of Dr. Karen Wyatt, of Dillon, Colorado, founder of the End of Life University, an online interview series with end-of-life care experts. She provides a trustworthy loving environment in monthly death cafés. The author of What Really Matters: 7 Lessons for Living from the Stories of Dying expands the conversation through related articles and podcasts at eolUniversity.com. Death cafés benefit from Wyatt’s experience as a hospice doctor. “There is never an agenda. Of the 10 to 12 people that generally join in, one is always a new caller, recently awakened to the idea of conscious dying or their own mortality. They’re seeking information and someone to talk to because family and friends aren’t interested. Some already embracing their mortality wish to explore their thoughts with others. Some callers join just to listen,” advises Wyatt. Because death in the West has become a commercialized, medical event with funeral home packages the norm, Wyatt recommends the National Home Funeral Alliance to those interested in a deeper understanding of options and resources for a gentler model. The nonprofit, grassroots movement and its members, such as Sacred Crossings, in Los Angeles, seek to restore the lost

Exploring the Mystery

For more than 40 years, philosopher, psychologist and physician Raymond Moody’s life work has been acknowledging the mysteries and validating the unexplainable events at the end of life. His seminal bestseller Life After Life appeared in 1975. Lisa Smartt’s mentorship by Moody led them to co-found FinalWordsProject.org. She’s also authored Words at the Threshold, a study of the nonsensical, metaphorical and paradoxical language and visions of the dying. Moody and Smartt agree that by better understanding the unique language patterns related to end of life we can share more deeply and build bridges with our beloveds throughout the dying process. “When we do so, we offer greater support to the dying and ameliorate our own experience of loss as they cross the threshold,” remarks

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art and healing ritual of a home funeral by preserving the rights of families to provide home after-death care. Supporting and educating interested families is the mission of Sacred Crossings founder Rev. Olivia Rosemarie Bareham. The certified death midwife and home funeral guide draws from her experiences as an auxiliary nurse and hospice volunteer to assist families with end-of-life planning, death midwifery and arrangements for an at-home vigil and funeral, as well as cremation and burial choices. “We also offer sacred singing to help ease a loved one’s transition. Music by a bedside soloist or choir before, during and after death can be deeply relaxing and comforting, and even provide pain relief,” advises Bareham.

Smartt. Like William Peters, founder of the Shared Crossings Project, in Santa Barbara, California, they caution that compassionate etiquette during events at death is important. “Assume that levels of awareness exist in the dying so that our energy and presence are felt and our voices heard,” advises Moody. “Respect your words and actions, regardless of the person’s state of consciousness. Be a compassionate listener and validate their vision. Don’t pretend to intellectualize or explain anything.” Dianne Gray, president and executive director of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation, also owns Hospice and Healthcare Communications. “The dying often wish to leave here surrounded by peace and harmony. They choose to let go of contentiousness and often wish family members would do the same, which is facilitated by mapping out Advance Directives according to the final wishes of the patient,” says Gray. Questions she frequently addresses in public talks and Death Over Dinner party conversations include: the necessity of finishing unfinished business;

bringing closure to unresolved relationship issues; finding words to express our compassion; soothing the sense of impending loss; and managing to take only love with us to the other side, yet leave enough of it behind to help loved ones through their grieving process. She cautions that no matter how well we plan for death, things don’t always go as planned. “Sometimes no matter how many advance care conversations have taken place, discord can dismantle the best laid plans. It requires the tough work of compassionate communications. Friends and families need to remember that this is the patient’s end-of-life experience, not theirs. It is possible to find peace in the midst of conflict, understanding that the one leaving overwhelmingly wishes for a peaceful passing, including peace within the family.” The Death Over Dinner initiative, founded by Michael Hebb in 2013, has been hosted by groups in more than 20 countries to help people engage in conversations on “how we want to die”—the most vital and costly discussion Americans aren’t having (DeathOverDinner.org/stories).

Practical Plans

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and its 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy program offer a free downloadable national Guide to Financial Decisions: Implementing an End-of-Life Plan at Tinyurl.com/EssentialPlanNeeds. It includes basic descriptions of issues that arise as we age beyond retirement and details the critical documents needed for the individual, dependents, property, assets, estate planning, wills and trusts. It also addresses issues related to advance, treatment and do-not-

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resuscitate directives, insurance, types of funerals and costs, and Social Security, Medicare and veterans’ benefits. Guidelines suggest consulting with a certified public accountant or personal financial planning specialist. The latest innovation is the blessing of a living funeral, a celebration of life while the honoree is present to hear the eulogies, praises and farewells before they depart. AgingWithDignity.org provides a downloadable Five Wishes document, a popular advance directive, or living will that covers personal, spiritual, medical and legal aspects. It’s easy to use and

can serve as a family guide to prompt conversations about personal care preferences in the event of serious illness. New York Times journalist Mark Leibovich wrote about how Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy chose to spend his final weeks in pursuit of a “good ending.” As death approached, Kennedy told friends that he wanted to take stock of his life and enjoy the gift of his remaining days with the people he loved most. As a result, he continued enjoying his morning ritual of reading newspapers while drinking coffee, playing with his dogs, watching James Bond movies with his wife and holding family dinners and sing-alongs near nightly. He reveled in his bedside view of Nantucket Sound, sailed when he could and ate lots of his favorite ice cream. His mantra

was, “Every day is a gift.” “As our time winds down, we all seek comfort in simple pleasures—companionship, everyday routines, the taste of good food, the warmth of sunlight on our faces,” remarks Boston’s Dr. Atul Gawande in Being Mortal. “If we strive in our final months for independence, companionship, mindful attention, dignity, wisdom, joy, love and freedom from pain, we have the power to make those days less miserable, confusing and frightening.” In these many ways, we can manage to gently embrace and tenderly navigate life’s final transition with grace and love. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

Writing Our Legacy by Linda Sechrist n their books Caring for the Dying and Having the Last Say, authors Henry FerskoWeiss and Alan Gelb, respectively, advocate reviewing our life and writing a short narrative to explore its value as we approach our final act of Earth’s play. Processing experiences from the past and what they mean at this juncture presents us an opportunity to achieve greater clarity and integrate them in a positive way in our life story. According to Fersko-Weiss, it has the power to reduce depression, increase life satisfaction, promote acceptance of self and enhance integrity of spirit, no matter what phase of life we are in. The harvesting of life experiences should reflect our true humanity—flaws and all—and what we’ve learned through mistakes and failures, as well as triumphs. Conveying a compelling mythic family story, values we’ve lived by and our embrace of meaningful relationships will help the people we know understand that, for all its difficulties and complexities, life is worth living. Our narrative, whether recorded as an essay or scripted video, becomes an act of praise for the gift of the life we’ve led, imperfect as it may have been. It can also serve as a potential keepsake that passes along life lessons and values from one generation to another. Gelb suggests that summing up what’s most important to us in 500 to 1,000 words can be an experience to savor and enjoy at a reflective time in life, an opportunity to capture our legacy and even serve as our own eulogy. When we want a loved one no longer here to feel near to us and hear them one last time, it’s a way for them to literally have the last say, he adds. 20 Wayne County Edition

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Andie Pearson, a doctor of dental medicine and owner of Gaimed Dental Spa, in Wilmette, Illinois, tells mothers that in the descent through the birth canal, their baby ingests the bacteria necessary to digest breast milk. As teeth later emerge, their gut bacteria also become able to digest solid food. “By the time a child has all 20 baby teeth, between 18 and 30 months, they no longer have the microbial ecology for digesting breast milk and should be weaned. Researchers from the University of CaliforniaBerkeley have found that the more frequently a mother breastfed her child beyond the second birthday during the day, the greater the child’s risk of severe early tooth decay,” says Pearson. Development of facial muscles and bone structure is dependent on chewing and gnawing. “Teething rings facilitate

chewing that builds stronger teeth and creates better alignment,” she explains. If childhood tooth growth is delayed, Pearson often suggests a chiropractic adjustment if all other developmental areas are normal. “It can help the body relax so that teeth erupt naturally,” she advises.

Mouth-to-Mouth Susan Maples, a doctor of dental surgery and owner of Total Health Dentistry, in Holt, Michigan, notes that Streptococcus mutans is the leading reason children are hospitalized today. “Cavities are formed when the rate of decay of the teeth caused by the lactic acid produced by the bacteria exceeds the rate of repair initiated by the phosphate and calcium ions in saliva,” she explains. The unwanted bacteria is transmitted through saliva, which is why adults should avoid licking spoons or tasting foods before offering them to children between the ages of 1 and 3. “This type of bacteria thrives on sugar, so children shouldn’t have lots of sugary drinks and sweet treats,” says Maples. Mouth kissing presents a similar risk.

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Kris Kammer, a doctor of dental surgery and owner of Gums of Steel Oral Hygiene Transformation, in Middleton, Wisconsin, learned early in his career to avoid mercury amalgam fillings and early extractions of bicuspids for orthodontic purposes, and that xylitol reduces buildup of plaque bacterial biofilm on teeth. A study published in the Journal of Dental Research, supported by findings of a metastudy appearing in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry “shows that regular use of xylitol over six months significantly reduces the Streptococcus mutans population,” he says. He also suggests early interceptive treatments which can be performed by general dentists. “Parents don’t need to wait for children’s teeth to come in crooked and crowded. These issues can be addressed with a removable appliance that expands the arch in the roof dome, influences bone growth and makes room for incoming teeth,” says Kammer. Early proper diet may also help prevent

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Role Modeling “Parents play a pivotal role in their children’s dental hygiene. They influence how their children care for their teeth, behave in the dentist’s office and feel about dental visits,” advises Pentti Nupponen, a doctor of dental medicine and owner of the Halifax Center for Holistic & Cosmetic Dentistry, in Halifax, Pennsylvania. Children should be made familiar with dentistry and taught that they are responsible for their dental hygiene from around age 1. Nupponen explains his gentle method: “I encourage mothers to bring their children along for dental appointments so that they can watch me from their mother’s lap. Generally, by the time they are alone in my chair, they aren’t frightened.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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min C, carotenoids, and vitamins K and E, respectively. Microgreens generally provide three times as much nutrition per weight as the same food eaten in its mature state. “People underestimate the intense flavor of microgreens and might try planting mustard greens or radish varieties even if they don’t like spicy flavors,” say Elizabeth Millard, an organic farmer in Northfield, Minnesota, and author of Indoor Kitchen Gardening. For beginners, large seeds that sprout quickly such as sunflowers, buckwheat and snow peas are good choices because they produce big, robust sprouts with mild flavor. Many people also grow microgreens for their pets. “Cats tend to prefer mild, sweet-tasting microgreens such as red clover, alfalfa and flax seed,” advises Galchus. “They also love grasses grown from hard wheat, whole barley and rye. Cats cannot digest the grass, but use it to bring up indigestible matter that might be lodged in their stomachs.”

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Microgreens grow so fast that there’s little time for them to run into trouble. Commercial growers use large trays, but home gardeners can also use pretty coffee mugs or tofu boxes rescued from the recycling bin. Drainage holes in the container bottoms work well when growing beets or other slow-sprouting seeds, but are less important for fastgrowing sunflowers or wheat.

Award-winning garden writer Barbara Pleasant’s new book Homegrown Pantry: A Gardener’s Guide to Selecting the Best Varieties & Planting the Perfect Amounts for What You Want to Eat Year Round, will be out next month from Storey Publishing.

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Work only with organic seeds. Seeds sold for sprouting or bulk grains from a local health food store cost much less than the larger, robust seeds produced for gardening. Soak seeds in water overnight to jump-start germination. Place an inch or so of potting soil or seed-starting mix in the container, and then scatter the plump seeds on top. “A common beginner’s error is to sow seeds too thickly,” says Braunstein. Sown seeds should not touch each other, with most spaced about onequarter-inch apart. Spritz with water and cover with a plate or plastic wrap. At the first signs of sprouting, water and move the pot to a sunny spot near a bright window or within two inches of a bright grow light. Dribble in small amounts of water to maintain moisture over the next few days. To harvest, cut in bunches about one-half inch above the soil line. Microgreens store well in the refrigerator for a couple of days, but are best eaten fresh. For both beginners and experienced gardeners, growing microgreens provides a close-up look at seed germination, one of nature’s miracles.

sychologist Ty Tashiro reports in The Science of Happily Ever After that only three in 10 couples remain in healthy, happy marriages. Psychologist John Gottman, in New York City, has studied couples for four decades seeking to understand successful relationships. He and his psychologist wife, Julie, founded The Gottman Institute that helps couples build and maintain loving, healthy relationships based on scientific studies. Using data from his Love Lab at the University of Washington, John separated thousands of couples into two groups: masters (still happy after six years) and disasters (separated or chronically unhappy in their marriages). One of Gottman’s studies watched 130 newlywed vacationing couples and found that partners regularly made bids for connection, requesting responses from their mate. Choices to “turn toward” or “turn away” revealed the level of engagement and respect in the relationship. Couples that divorced within six years had shown “turn toward” bids a third of the time while couples still together responded to their partner’s emotional need nine times out of 10. An integral element is the spirit couples bring to the relationship: kindness and generosity or contempt, criticism and hostility. “There’s a key habit of mind that the masters have,” Gottman explains. “They are scanning the social environment for things they can appreciate and express thanks for. Disasters are scanning for partners’ mistakes.” People focused on criticizing miss 50 percent of positive things their partners are doing and see negativity

when it’s absent. Deliberately ignoring their partner or responding minimally to opportunities for small moments of emotional connection devalues and kills a relationship. Kindness, conversely, glues couples together, making each partner feel cared for, understood, validated and loved. In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers found that the more someone receives or witnesses kindness, the more they will be kind themselves, creating upward spirals of love and generosity. Practicing kindness during a fight is vital. Letting contempt and aggression spiral out of control during a conflict can inflict irrevocable damage. “Kindness doesn’t mean that we don’t express anger,” Julie explains, “But it informs how we choose to express it. You can either throw spears or explain why you’re hurt and angry, which is the kinder path.” Kindness can also solidify the backbone of a relationship by being generous about our partner’s intention and avoiding misinterpreting what’s motivating their behavior. “Even if it’s executed poorly, appreciate the intent,” Tashiro advises. Clearly, if we want to have a stable, healthy relationship, exercise kindness early and often and let a spirit of generosity guide happy years together. Emily Esfahani Smith is the author of The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters. Connect at EmilyEsfahaniSmith. com or on Twitter @emesfahanismith.

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hen I was a teenager, The Beatles song “All You Need is Love” could be heard rattling through portable radios everywhere. It became my mantra and quick retort to my parents who found the words to be rather naïve. “What about money?” they would ask. “You can’t live on love. It won’t pay the electric bill or put food on the table.” they would insist. In the innocence of those tender years, it all seemed so simple. And you know what – it really is that simple. Because love is much more than an emotional response. It is more than romance or brotherly love. Love is a powerful energy; a force strong enough to harmonize the opposing currents of life. Love is the binding together of the masculine and feminine energies in our minds and the world. Activating this powerful energy requires two things; being open to receive and being willing to give. Being loved is great. We all revel in the feeling of being cherished by

someone. When someone prays or sends loving energy, we often experience positive results. But if we cannot give love, we don’t truly unleash its power.

Studies show that children who are not cuddled do not grow and mature in the same way as children who are. The conclusion has been that children do not thrive without love. But could it be that they do not thrive without someone TO love. Perhaps they need someone to love back. Imagine, you are in a miserable

mood and someone smiles at you. Seeing the smile might give you an uplift, but if you do not return the smile you don’t allow the energy of love to be fully released in you. The uplift is short-lived. It is when we project love to others that we fully unleash its power in ourselves and in the world around us. Faced with economic or health challenges, or a world teeming with conflict, we might think love is a naïve response. But in Truth, there is nothing more powerful. In the words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.” But, it has to be unleashed. Love does nothing if it is hidden away. “All you need is love” might be even better stated as – “All you need is TO Love.” Rev. Eileen Patra is an ordained Unity minister currently serving as the Spiritual Leader of Unity of Livonia in Livonia, MI. To read more of her articles, visit www.unityoflivonia.org/blog.

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by April Thompson

or 25 years, relationship expert Alison Armstrong has worked to evolve society by changing the way women relate to men. Her yearning to understand the opposite sex was born from personal challenges, including a failed marriage in her 20s. She began studying men on her own, at the age of 30, beginning with the question, “What if men are responding to women?” What started out as a personal inquiry has become a lifelong pursuit and she’s shared her findings with millions of men and women worldwide. Armstrong, co-founder and CEO of PAX Programs, addresses gender differences, sexuality and relationships. She has written three books, including The Queen’s Code, and speaks to interpersonal insights through workshops, webinars and teleclasses, including free recordings and articles at UnderstandMen.com. Armstrong and her second husband have been happily married for 23 years and now live in Colorado.

Which core differences between men and women cause everyday misunderstandings? The biggest source of mischief is denying that differences exist at all. Both men and women tend to assume that each is a version of the other, which creates significant misunderstandings. We interact with our partners by doing or saying what works for us. When that

doesn’t get the response we’re expecting, we usually draw incorrect conclusions and act in counterproductive ways. For example, men and women relate to feelings differently. Women often make life decisions based on their feelings about something or someone. To men, who tend to rely on facts and set aside feelings, this approach can seem irrational, and relating to women as irrational has predictably bad outcomes.

Where does a couple best start to heal the communication divide? The most powerful thing men and women can do is to address misunderstandings with openness and curiosity rather than assuming we know why our partner did or said something. We should ask ourselves, “What if there’s a good reason for that?” Don’t assume that what’s true for her is also true for him, and vice versa. Once a couple chooses to give each other the benefit of the doubt, a few simple changes can further open up communication. Saying “I need” instead of “I want” will make a huge difference. Because being “needy” is considered unattractive, women avoid this word, not realizing that it connects with a man’s instinct to provide. When asking for something, it’s important to say what it would provide us. For him, there needs to

be a reward equal to or greater than the energy he’ll have to expend. Years ago, I described to my husband in colorful detail the experience of falling into the toilet in the middle of the night; he took it upon himself to make sure that never again happens to the women he loves.

What’s the secret to navigating partners’ differing needs and drives for physical intimacy? The secret is to stop leaving our sex lives to the whims of biology, or making decisions based on whether we “feel like it.” Waiting for a time when both partners feel like it, the kids are at Grandma’s and we’re not too tired leads to sex happening too rarely. Delicious sexual partnerships begin when we decide to stop waiting and instead work on creating the circumstances that put us in the mood. One example is learning to offer “dessert”. Using the desire for food as a metaphor for the desire for sex, we’re often trying to eat together when only one partner is hungry. But dessert sounds delicious anytime; examples might be massage or kissing or other physical activities. Find out what reliably perks up a partner’s interest and put that on the menu.

How can a woman satisfy a man’s desire to provide without sacrificing her independence? American culture tells women that being low-maintenance matters most. Yet, when we allow our partners to fulfill our needs, it can help us unlock our own greatness, as well as theirs. Men are driven to provide for their loved ones and denying them such opportunities takes away their life’s pursuit, which can be emasculating. By asking for what we need, women create opportunities for partnership, satisfaction and fulfillment for both partners. When we allow the men in our life to contribute to us and learn to receive graciously, we discover that it doesn’t diminish our power. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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A life journey thru determination and creativity by Laura Goldwater

uzy Adra was born in Beirut, Lebanon and raised between Lebanon, Cyprus, New York and the Far East. During her youth, she studied at the American University of Beirut and received a Master’s degree in Archaeology from the American University of Beirut. While it was rewarding, Adra experienced years of turmoil, and devastation due to the civil war in Lebanon. She witnessed many horrors such as the College Hall’s destruction by a bomb, the American University Hospital bombings, which left many injured and scarred for life, as well as the so-called ‘Harb Aoun’ in 1991.

Adra came to the United States of America in 1995 and first settled in Pennsylvania. She enrolled in college once Suzy Adra again to study Fine Arts. Art had been a childhood passion for her. Looking back, she felt it was therapeutic in cleansing the psychological stress accumulated thru the Civil War in Lebanon, and from carrying multiple layers of trauma, and abuse. There were days when approximately twenty people were huddled on the lower level of the elevator hallway in her apartment building in Tripoli, Lebanon, hiding from the sound of gunshots, bombs, and rockets thrown at the city, while she was imagining she would die at the age of sixteen. Adra survived to tell the tale, and had two beautiful children. To keep busy she tended to her youngsters, and started to teach swimming. A year after receiving her Bachelor in Fine Arts in 1997, she moved to Michigan. In 2003, after practicing yoga religiously on her own for 5 years, using the book The Sivananda Companion to Yoga, 1983 by

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Lucy Lidell, Narayani Rabinovitch and Giris Rabinovitch, Adra decided to dedicate her time to yoga and enrolled in Namaste Yoga School in Royal oak. She received her certification in 2004. For her final Shala project entitled The Doshas and The Koshas, she researched the link between the physical body, the subtle body, and how to bring balance to it all through the ancient Indian medicine system known as Ayurveda. In 2004, Adra found herself volunteering at a nonprofit organization ACCESS or Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services in Dearborn. This organization has been established by Arab immigrants to help fellow Arabs and other immigrants to find their way in a strange and foreign country. The volunteer work was a service to the community. She was hired as the “Collections Assistant” because of her background in Archaeology, and cataloguing.

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The museum opened in May 2005, and Adra soon became the Curator of Collections until 2010. Her duties included a slew of responsibilities in collections, archives, research, curatorial, educational, and other creative aspects of the museum world. She learned a lot as a curator and yet felt unfulfilled and creatively stifled. She longed to quit her job and concentrate on art full time. Then, something wonderful happened. “In 2008, the most blessed event happened to me”, says Adra. “I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my neck that was causing a bulging disc between C5 and C7. I call this a blessing, because it crucially impacted the way I taught yoga”, continues

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Adra. However, there was more to this diagnosis. It made Adra question everything: mostly God, her capacity as a teacher, and what really qualified her to teach yoga when she was not ‘whole’ physically. It took her two years to resolve this dilemma. She began looking for alternative methods of healing such as energy medicine, and acupuncture. As such, she graduated in 2012 as an Ayurvedic Yoga specialist from the Kripalu Center for Yoga &

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Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Adra’s varied educational background, her extensive travels as a child, and being a spiritual seeker since a very young age, has given her a broad understanding and familiarization thru many spiritual and religious paths. She recognized early on that all these paths were definitely related, but yet practiced separately and differently. “If they are one and the same thing, why the multiplicity? Why so much

variety? What is the lesson? What is the message?”, wondered Adra. Soon she was linking creativity, spirituality and finding all the ways they overlap. “Creativity is a spiritual path in and of itself”, says Adra. This notion sent her back into the realms of academics, this time to investigate her creative process. Adra recently graduated last May with a PhD in philosophy from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Her dissertation is available through ProQuest and is titled: The States of Presence and Insight in the Painting Process. In this study, she interviewed seven artists about their creative process, and compiled the findings about creativity, and creative process. Adra holds a PhD in philosophy, a Master’s degree in Archaeology, a BA in fine arts and an Archival Certification. She is a certified Energy Worker by Healing in America, an Ayruvedic Yoga Specialist from the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. She is available for private and yoga sessions. Adra specializes in balancing the Doshas, which is the basic constitution according to Ayurveda. She is also available for murals, and art commissions. For more information, check her website at www.SuzyAdra.com, where her paintings are for sale. Laura Goldwater is a writer/editor for Natural Awakenings and resides in Detroit with her family.

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“The residential furnishings industry frequently takes raw materials from one continent, processes and manufactures on another to be consumed on yet another, leaving a huge environmental footprint,” says Susan Inglis, the council’s executive director. As the third largest consumer of wood, these manufacturers bear significant responsibility for preserving the world’s forest ecosystems and fighting deforestation, reports Inglis.

Sustainably Stylish Home Relax into Nurturing Furnishings by April Thompson

e all relish a cozy nest, whether that means lightfilled views, the embrace of form-fitting sofas and chairs or plush rugs that snuggle bare feet. A beautiful, comfortable home that reflects our personal style and embodies our values can be achieved by learning the origin of furnishings and investing in sustainably made pieces that will stand the test of time, say experts. “Furnishing a home ethically doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort or style,” says JD Doliner, a business consultant in Charlotte, North Carolina. Doliner’s home is graced with 18th- and 19th-century antiques, organic cotton mattresses, comfy custom-made chairs from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wood and handmade wool rugs certified childlabor-free by GoodWeave. “They give me peace of mind as a humanitarian and environmentalist,” she says.

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asking for sustainably sourced products. Manufacturers, in turn, are upping transparency about product origins, realizing it can provide a competitive edge, she notes. “We look at the story behind a product and make sure that it aligns with both our company’s and clients’ values,” says Hindman, a co-author of Sustainable Residential Interiors. “We ask questions like, ‘Are workers paid a fair wage? Was the product made with local materials? What is the story behind the company’s founding?’” The Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) coalition of manufacturers, retailers and designers partners with businesses and informs consumers to increase environmentally responsible choices in the marketplace. Its 400 members commit to sustainability and transparency in their business practices and submit an annual action plan showing such efforts. Headquartered in Edenton, North Carolina, the council strives to minimize industry carbon emissions and remove unsustainable materials and harmful chemical ingredients from residential and commercial furnishings.

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To make informed decisions, furniture shoppers need to ask how, where, from what and by whom a potential purchase is made. Lisa Beres, a healthy home expert and former interior designer in Newport Coast, California, and author of Just Green It! advises not taking product claims at face value. Ask if the product has earned a certification like the Global Organic Textile Standard for fabrics or GreenGuard, which verifies low levels of chemical emissions. Not all natural products are sustainably produced; cotton, for example, is one of the most heavily sprayed crops. Look for certified organic cotton as a responsible textile choice. Beres also suggests renewable fiber sources like bamboo or hemp. “Natural latex is a sound alternative to foam fillers, offering good support and dust mite resistance,” says Beres. Specific animal-based products like down feathers used in bedding can provoke allergies and be produced inhumanely, Beres cautions. Products certified to the Responsible Down Standard, which protects the well-being and welfare of geese tapped for their manufacture, offer a humane choice for fluffy down comforters. Look for well-crafted furniture made from locally sourced, reclaimed or FSC-certified wood instead of particleboard, which usually contains formaldehyde and may be made from unsustainably harvested wood. Sustainable furnishings are both better for the planet and can make a home distinctive. Natural pieces like a countertop made from reclaimed,

rough-hewn wood provide a unique beauty that mass-manufactured pieces can’t match and also showcase the material’s natural form and feeling. Her firm promotes durable, timeless pieces over trendy furnishings that a client might discard in a few years. When it’s time to retire a piece of furniture, find a new home for it, whether by donating to a charity or reselling through a consignment store. While cutting corners on home furnishing choices can be tempting, especially when shopping on a budget, remember that today’s quality pieces may become tomorrow’s cherished heirlooms. “Some will spend money on the latest gadget, but hesitate to invest in a great piece of furniture or a quality mattress they’ll spend much of their life sitting or sleeping on,” says Beres. “It’s not a splurge; you’re investing in your health and protecting Earth’s precious resources. It all comes full circle.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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oday’s mass-produced furniture may contain hidden chemicals such as formaldehyde-based adhesives, flame retardants and other volatile organic compounds (VOC) linked to serious health issues. Researchers from the Natural Resources Defense Council found 45 toxic chemicals in indoor dust, 10 of which were present in at least 90 percent of households sampled. “These chemicals enter the air as materials in the furnishings break down,” explains healthy home expert Lisa Beres. “Because we spend an average of 90 percent of our lives indoors, the exposure to harmful chemicals is troubling.” Beres advises shoppers to be wary of synthetic fabrics, which not only consume nonrenewable resources like petroleum, but may also contain toxic dyes, heavy metals or chemicals like Teflon. Foam and other fillings in mattresses, sofas and chairs are often a hidden source of off-gassing VOCs. The Sustainable Furnishing Council’s seal of approval and member list at SustainableFurnishings.org are a good place to start to find companies committed to offering healthier alternatives that include transparency and responsibility in their manufacturing practices.

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How to Stay Healthy, Flexible and Strong by Aimee Hughes

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hen thinking about the best forms of exercise as we enter midlife and beyond, we should first clarify some myths and preconceptions,” says Michael Spitzer, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, biochemist, fitness expert and author of Fitness at 40, 50, 60 and Beyond. “In our society, there’s a mindset that once we pass our 40th year, it’s all downhill from there. Our metabolism slows and we gain weight, lose mobility and flexibility, deal with more aches and pains, experience shortness of breath and the list goes on.” According to Spitzer, this all can happen, but it’s more of a self-fulfilling prophecy than destiny. “Research with older people at both rehabilitation and nursing centers tells us that the human body wasn’t designed to begin a major decline in function until age 70, barring major illness or accidents along the way. Most of individual decline is due to lifestyle choices, not nature’s plan.” Spitzer teaches his clients that weight training is essential for every age group. “After age 30, most people lose between 0.5 to 1 percent of lean muscle fiber per year, which directly affects the basal metabolic rate. Much like a car engine, the more lean muscle mass 32 Wayne County Edition

we have, the more energy our ‘engine’ uses, even when idling. If not prevented, by age 50, for example, we may have lost as much as 20 percent of the lean muscle fiber we had when we were 30.” He also recommends regular cardiovascular exercise. “Do a good round of cardio inside your target heart rate zone for 30 minutes at least three times a week. It’s vital for lung and heart health, the primary benefit of cardio exercise as opposed to just burning calories.” “For those in their 40s, I recommend high-intensity interval training such as burst training, along with a mindbody practice like power yoga or budokon,” says Nelson Pahl, of Northfield, Minnesota, managing editor of Longevity Times. “Vinyasa yoga, tai chi and cycling are ideal during our 50s, while hatha yoga, tai chi, or qigong and hiking work well in our 60s.”

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“Most of my clients are 70 and up,” notes Gwyneth Jones, an active aging specialist at the Carriage Club, in Kansas City, Missouri, who also trains physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists and movement educators. “They enjoy mixing up their daily exercise routines and look forward to the support and encouragement of their classmates. Discussions include lighthearted wordplay and questions about anatomy and physiology.” Pahl urges everyone at every age, “Consume only whole foods, always.” He rarely drinks alcohol and begins every day with yoga and qigong. “Also, be sure to stay well hydrated,” adds Jones. “This will keep your joints healthy, skin clear and moist, digestion more efficient and detoxification of organ systems more effective. Add fresh lemon if you like.” Physical fitness is only one aspect of aging gracefully. Spiritual growth lifts and lightens any mental and emotional load, while supporting physical well-being. Spitzer also recommends, “Reading, learning to play a musical instrument, crafting activities, computer strategy games or doing other activities that require concentration or new problem-solving skills; all help the mind stay tuned up and sharp.” It’s always healthy to break out of normal routines and comfort zones, venture into new worlds, volunteer and do what makes our heart soar. Jones advises, “Choose activities that feel good, refreshing, include people you enjoy, and are done in pleasant environments. Don’t forget to revel in sunshine or a good book on a rainy day. Listen to music, play music, sing and dance every day.” Maturity brings benefits we can embrace with delight when we bring loving attention and happy novelty to life. Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and consultant for the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com.

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s safe and trusted as hy p e r b a r i c ( h i g h p r e s s u r e ) o x y g e n t h e r a p y, o z o n e t h e r a py a l s o h a r n e s s e s t h e healing power of oxygen. Since the 1950s, its popularity has increased around the world. Today, more than 45,000 physicians in 50 countries administer ozone therapy to address ailments ranging from endodontic infections and herniated disk pain to arterial plaque and Lyme disease. According to the American Academy of Ozonotherapy, the widespread medical use of ozone began in Germany and has since spread across Europe as an alternative treatment for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The academy notes that allopathic physicians caution against ozone therapy largely due to misinformation and a lack of understanding regarding its efficacy, side effects, expense and safety, even though published international studies as well as U.S. clinical trials have shown it can be used instead of more expensive and dangerous methods such as surgery or pharmaceuticals. Therapeutic ozone has a sound safety record and no toxic effects have been observed from proper clinical use (Journal of the American Medical Association). Occasional reported side effects are slight weakness, dizziness

or drowsiness for short periods of time during or after treatment. Rare allergic skin reactions like nettle rash are possible with local applications, although occurrences are mild and quick to resolve. Ozone is an oxidant. Ozone therapy, like exercise, creates health benefits by delivering measured doses of oxidative stress that activate the body’s internal antioxidant systems. The primary natural enzyme in ozone therapy is superoxide dismutase, which stimulates another enzyme called telomerase that keeps DNA young by maintaining the telomere at the end of each DNA strand. A study from Cuba’s University of Havana of herniated disc patients found that ozone therapy provided both oxidative protection and pain relief. Such properties make medical ozone therapy a safe and effective treatment for many infections. It’s been shown to be particularly effective for sinus and endodontic infections (Iranian Endodonics Journal), osteonecrosis of the jaw, ear infections, hepatitis (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine), cystitis, HIV, intestinal and blood infections and Lyme disease. Staff of the Sophia Health Institute, in Woodinville, Washington, report remarkably fast results treating such chronic complex infections by following intensive intravenous (IV) ozone protocols, with

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individualized systemic support. Ozonotherapy is a prime treatment for infections, especially viral. Leading experts in oxidative therapy Dr. Robert Rowen, who practices in Santa Rosa, California, and Dr. Howard Robins, director of The Healing Center, in New York City, had good success administering treatment during the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone. In addition to many patients helped, “It’s been reported that ozone therapy rapidly cured five patients with Ebola during the outbreak,” says Rowen. Ozone therapy is now used to relieve arthritis, neuropathy, degenerative joint and disk disease, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. A pilot study led by the Universidad de Granada, Spain, saw improvement in the physical and depressive symptoms of fibromyalgia. “Ozone is also effective in treating osteoarthritic knees and, via injection, arthritic hips,” says Rowen. Other individuals describe their experiences of overcoming various diseases using ozone therapy at YouTube.com/user/ RobertRowenMD/videos. One of the most impressive evidence-based applications is relief from the pain of herniated disks, particularly lumbar. More than one meta-analysis deemed ozone treatment an effective and extremely safe procedure, with pain and functional outcomes equal to or better than surgery and far lower complication rates (less than 0.1 percent), along with significantly shorter recovery times (Pain Physician; American Journal of Neuroradiology). According to the Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine, oxygen/ozone therapy used in dentistry offers three fundamental forms of applications to treat oral tissue—ozonated water, ozonated olive oil and oxygen/ozone gas. Ozonated water and olive oil have proved to be an ideal delivery system. Non-toxic and simple to generate, ozone therapy is coming of age as a viable option for both the treatment and prevention of illnesses. Valerie Burke is a freelance health writer in Olympia, Washington, versed in integrative medicine with a master’s degree in nursing science.

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HEART-TO-HEART WITH A HORSE

Their Gentle Empathy Helps Us Heal by Sandra Murphy

hysical therapists have long used horses to help patients improve balance or strengthen core muscles. Now they’re helping to teach empathy. Given a horse’s significant size, sometimes distracting surroundings and the need for safety, humans need to learn the animal’s non-verbal cues, and to regulate their own. Close interaction without riding is proving to be helpful for those dealing with addictions, trauma and grief, and for employees to improve their communication and teamwork skills. Kelly Wendorf and Scott Strachan, co-founders of Equus, in Santa Fe, work with both individuals and organizations. Strachan emphasizes, “This isn’t magic. Horses reflect our feelings back to us. If we’re nervous, the horse will be more skittish.” “We’ve had executives arrive with cell phones firmly in hand and leave holding soggy tissues instead,” comments Wendorf. “For them, it was unexpectedly emotional.” For addicts caught up in a debilitating cycle, “Equine therapy gets the brain firing in a new direction,” says Constance Scharff, Ph.D., director of 34 Wayne County Edition

addiction research at Cliffside Malibu, in California. “Patients may say they’re fine when they’re not, but you can’t lie to a horse. They have boundaries; if you’re angry, a horse won’t tolerate your behavior and will walk away.” Scharff notes, “Equine therapy is complementary to psychotherapy medicine, and one tool we use in approaching addiction. Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be the underlying issue, so we can address it, to understand why the person became an addict.” Wendorf relates the story of an 18-year-old client facing body image issues. “Five horses approached her and touched her with their noses on her arms and legs. Where they touched was where she had been cutting herself to try to relieve her emotional pain.” “People feel a powerful connection when they let down their defenses and a horse responds,” says Sheryl Jordan, equestrian director at Salamander Resort & Spa, in Middleburg, Virginia. “Our Equi-Spective life lessons program brings self-awareness and the power to better

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control emotions. During the session, they may hug, pet and cry on the horse, but they leave the corral smiling.” The program teamed up with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) serving bereaved military families. Kelly Griffith, a surviving sister of U.S. Marine Corps Major Samuel Griffith, points to the power of equine therapy in a video at Tinyurl.com/ Equi-SpectiveVideo. Susan Wight, a former professional steeplechase rider and ambassador for TAPS in Leesburg, Virginia, says, “My husband was my riding coach. When he passed away, I was numb when facing decisions, but at the session, it felt like one of the horses was the one to choose. The initial flood of emotions and memories from being around horses again wasn’t pretty, but empathy is a specific language, and I’m grateful for the opportunity. Horses are a huge part of my life.” At Ranch Hand Rescue Counseling Center & Animal Sanctuary, in South Argyle, Texas, founder Bob Williams considers animal therapy a ministry. “We rescue abused and neglected farm animals, including horses that come into play when patients are not responding to usual therapies,” he says. “It’s important for damaged people to learn to live in the light, and our partnering with the special needs animals helps put them on the emotional path to health.” The rescue’s mission is to provide hope, healing and a sense of security for children and adults that have suffered severe trauma such as abuse, domestic violence and witnessing violent death (Tinyurl.com/ RanchHandRescueVideo). Riding Beyond’s four-session program, in Ashland, Oregon, is free to women recovering from the rigors of breast cancer treatment. Expenses are covered by donations from the community. German research published in the journal Psycho-Oncology reported that 82 percent of participating breast cancer patients studied displayed symptoms of PTSD following diagnosis. “They often don’t want to touch or be touched, and have trouble with friendships and intimate relationships; issues that can cripple a woman’s life,” says Trish Broersma, founding director and a certified therapeutic riding professional at Riding Beyond (Tinyurl. com/RidingBeyondVideo). “The medi-

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Puppy Love – 12-3pm. Learn the five secrets to puppy love and happiness along with creating a Valentine’s Day paw print keepsake. Free. Petsmart Canton, 47142 Michigan Ave, Canton Twp. 734-495-0715.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 • SAVE THE DATE Cat Cabaret – 6-10pm. Exciting night with live entertainment, food from Howe’s Bayou, an auction table filled with donations from community businesses and more. All proceeds will go towards supporting various programs at Catfe Lounge and Ferndale Cat Shelter. $100. The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave. TheMagicBag.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 PAWS in the D Winter Outreach – 8am-2pm. Event to hand out life saving resources for companion animals and pet parents. Free. New Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, 14142 Fordham St, Detroit. 313-324-8735.

ONGOING daily Rotary Park – 7am-9pm. On-leash wooded trails for pet owners. Free. Rotary Park, 32184 6 Mile Rd, Livonia. 734-466-2410.

Dog Park – 7am-10pm. Visit Detroit’s first official unleashed dog park. Off-leash socialization fun for your dog. Free. PetSmart PUP’s Detroit Dog Park, 17th St & Rose St, Detroit. DetroitDogPark.org. Hines Dog Park – 8am-4:30pm. Separate, small-dog area, electronic gate keys, agility equipment and drinking water nearby. $20/annually. Hines Dr, west of Merriman Rd, Westland. DogGoes.com.

sunday Canine to Five Pack Walk – 10:30-11:30am. Join the Canine to Five community for a pack walk along the beautiful Detroit Riverfront and up the Dequindre Cut. Free. Rivard Plaza, 1340 Atwater St, Detroit.

tuesday Paws for Reading – 12:30-1:30pm. Children of all ages can come to the library and read to beagles Wally and Katie. The dogs are certified therapy dogs, friendly and calm. Free. Harper Woods Public Library, 19601 Harper Ave, Harper Woods. 313-343-2575. HarperWoodsLibrary.org.

thursday Ice Cream Social – 7-9pm. Bring your dog in for a Yoghund Frozen Yogurt treat. Socialize and play. $2 (human treat is free). Bow Wow Baktique, 21035 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods. 313-469-7204. Kitty Cat Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. Yoga for cats. Bring a mat and an open mind. Water and tea will be provided. $12. Catfe Lounge, 821 Livernois, Ferndale.

cal team that saved their lives doesn’t treat these issues.” The first client, unfamiliar with horses, met Mystic, who touched her on the site of the former tumor. She says, “Even weeks later, when I brought her image to mind when stressed, sad or even happy, it brought feelings of contentment, peace and well-being.” Horses have been serving humans in many ways for centuries. Equine therapy shows they have even more to give if we are open to receive. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouis FreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Cooking Matters Class – 10:30am-12:30pm. Nutritional education program that aims to teach individuals and families how to cook healthy, tasty meals on a budget. Free. Adams-Butzel Recreation Center, 10500 Lyndon St, Detroit. 586-932-8732. I, Too, America: Celebration of Black Men and Food in America – 6-9pm. Sponsored by City Food Community Concepts. Event will feature art, conversation, music, poetry, food and is focused on uplifting black men in the food system. Donation based. MSU Detroit Center, 3408 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-578-9700. Sound Harmony – 7-8pm. Mediation, sponsored by Studio 300, using ancient Tibetan singing bowls which work to open the heart chakra. Free. Studio 300 Wellness Center, 300 E Cady St, Ste B, Northville. FreedomFitnessNorthville.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Adult Creative Coloring – 2-4pm. Coloring pages and crayons will be provided if needed. Free. Dearborn Senior Services, Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. 313942-2412. DearbornFordCenter.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Pink Goes Red For Heart Health – 6:30-8:30pm. Sponsored by University of Michigan Cancer Outreach, Starfish Family Services and Alpha Eta Eta chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority. Learn how to have a healthy heart through diet and exercise. Free. 30000 Hiveley St, Inkster. 734-728-3400. Hip Hop Yoga – 7-8:30pm. Local yoganic flow instructors fuse the art and culture of hip-hop with the practice of yoga. All levels welcome. $15. The Elevator Building, 1938 Franklin St, Ste 110, Detroit. 313-784-9151.

RUNdetroit – 8-9am. Group run; three-, six- and 10-mile loops for runners and walkers of all paces. Free. RUNdetroit, 441 W Canfield St, Detroit. 313638-2831. Run-Detroit.com.

KickAbs – 10:30-11:30am. Class combining intense cardio kickboxing and ab work. All levels welcome. $10. TheStudio Fitness Dance Culture, 12835 Conant St, Hamtramck.

Daddy Daughter Dance – 6-8pm. Dads and daughters of all ages welcome. Music, door prizes, keepsakes, pizza, cake and refreshments included with admission. $20 per person. Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, Hubbard Ballroom, 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn. 313-943-2354. DearbornTheater.com.

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save the date Temple Community Gathering – 5-7pm. Learn about the Mystery School of the Temple Arts offerings including open discussing of sexuality, consciousness, spirituality, tantra and more. Free. Mystery School of the Temple Arts, Dearborn. RSVP: 313-269-6719. Mys terySchoolOfTheTempleArts.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6

save the date Herbal Body Wrap – 3:30-6:30pm. Workshop instructed by Patricica Woods. Learn how to teach clients a safe and effective process that cleans clogged tissues by drawing out toxins. $125. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20950 Grand River, Detroit. 313-538-5433.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Adrenal Fatigue – 7:15pm. Danielle Potter, D.C. Presents on the adrenal gland to teach how such a small gland in the body can make a big difference in well-being. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. Preregister: 734-455-6767.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

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

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Becoming a Powerful Public Speaker – 6-8pm. Learn how to be a better public speaker. $25. University of Michigan – Detroit Center, 3663 Woodward Ave Ste 150, Detroit. 313-593-3584.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11

save the date Self Acceptance Teachers Certification and Leadership Training – 9am-6pm. Six 2-day certification and retreat trainings to learn to heal and become a beneficial presence and authentic leader to the new world paradigm of peace. $2700 for seven weekend retreat trainings, payment plans available. Accepted As I Am, 157 South Mill, Plymouth. 734-455-1438. BarbraWhite.com. Drink Yourself Healthy – 12pm. Learn about alkalized, ionized, purified, spring, bottled and tap water.

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Free. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. RSVP: 734-664-0339. Al a Cart Creative Workshop – 5-6:30pm. Complete a string art project just in time for Valentine’s Day. Ages 15 and up welcome. $20. Studio 300 Wellness Center, 300 E Cady St, Ste B, Northville. FreedomFitnessNorthville.com. FreedomFitness Northville.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13

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

save the date Bold, Beautiful Boundaries – 7-8:30pm. Feb 13-Apr 3. An 8 week group for sustainable weight loss facilitated by Christine Elwart M.A. L.L.P., who has maintained a 115 pound weight loss for 18 years. Receive the timetested program that brought this about. $400; $200 deposit to secure place in group, $200 due at beginning of group. 2007 Roseland Ave, Royal Oak. RSVP: 248-545-8510. Essential Oils and Emotions – 7:15-8:30pm. Join Danielle Potter, D.C., to learn how to identify and release limiting beliefs and patterns in life using essential oils. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. Preregister: 734-455-6767.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

save the date Colon Hydrotherapy – Feb 14-24. 7:30am3:30pm. This class addresses how to improve the health and function of the digestive system and cleansing the colon safely and effectively to aid in weight loss, detoxication and health improvement. $2300, scholarships available. Detroit Wholistic Center, 20950 Grand River, Detroit. 313-538-5433. DetroitWholisticCenter.com. Youth Run Program – 5-6pm. Kids in grades 1 and up welcome. Coaches will lead through warm ups, run drills, agility games and more. $15. Patton Park, 2300 Woodmere St, Detroit. BeBoldCrew.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Girls Gone Fitt Dance Workout – 7-8:30pm. Dance cardio class. All levels welcome. $10. 19544 Livernois Ave, Detroit. GirlsGoneFitt.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16

save the date Embracing Purpose – Living in Joy – 6:309pm. Workshop for gaining more consciousness and greater realizations. Learn to activate passion, quiet the ego $45. Accepted As I Am, 157 South Mill Street, Plymouth. BarbraWhite.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Taking Steps to a Healthier You – 12-2pm. Health screenings and information from leading healthcare professionals. Learn about preventive care measures and resources to help take steps in improving health. Free. 4777 E Outer Dr, Detroit. RSVP: 313-3695600.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Box and Burn – 9:55am. 30-minute workout broken up into three nine-minute sections: boxing, weight training and cardio/core. Boxing gloves provided. $10. GIVE Fitness, 200 Mount Elliott St, Detroit. IGiveFitness.com.

Adrenals and Cortisol – 4pm. Learn about stress, energy, ligament health and weight gain. Free. TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia. RSVP: 734-664-0339.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Wholistic Open House – 2-5pm. Visit Detroit Wholistic Center and Wholistic Training Institute to explore and meet other like minded people for delicious food, a brief film on health and wellness in an atmosphere of support. Free. Wholistic Training Institute, Healthy Wealthy and Wise Building, 20950 Grand River Ave, Detroit. 313-538-5433.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Core Exercises – 7:15-8:30pm. Join Sean Gregory, D.C., to learn pain-free exercises to engage the core. Dress for exercise and a yoga mat is recommended. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. Preregister: 734-455-6767.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Learning Disabilities: A Natural Approach – 7:158:30pm. Join Danielle Potter, D.C., for a presentation on a natural approach to learning disabilities such as ADD or anxiety. Free. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. Preregister: 734-455-6767.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Paczki Run – 10am. Run before the big day, Fat Tuesday. 5K route throughout the city of Hamtramck. After the race, paczek and a beer are served to each finisher. Free, limited parking. Begins and ends at the intersection of Joseph Campau Ave and Hanley St in Hamtramck. Tour-De-Troit.com.

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

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

SUNDAY, MARCH 12

Women’s Expo – 10am-5pm. 14th annual Dearborn Women’s Expo will raise funds for Relay for Life and a scholarship dedicated to the memory of Brittany Crawford. Event features 100 plus unique exihibits, silent auction items, raffles, fitness and wellness demos and a fashion show. $3, children under 12 free. Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn. 313-586-7481. ShowForWomen.com.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

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

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Success in Life and Love – Learn how to achieve success in health, relationships and every aspect of life based on Deepak Chopra’s seven spiritual laws of success. Free. Karl Wellness Center, 30935 Ann Arbor Tr, Westland. RSVP: 734-425-8220. KarlWellnessCenter.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Mamaste Prenatal Yoga – 11:15am-12:15pm. Gentle class in which the classic yoga postures are modified for the changing needs of the expectant mother at all stages of pregnancy. Focus is on developing strength, flexibility, proper breathing and inner peace in preporation for birth and motherhood. $15. Detroit Yoga Lab, 69 W Forest Ave, Detroit. 313-831-9642.

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sunday Dance Meditation Technique – 10am-noon. This 90-minute, un-choreographed, wholebeing workout is a drug-free, scientific technique and art for transforming tension into creativity. $10. The Scarab Club, 217 Farnsworth, Detroit. 248-910-3351. DanceMT.com.

Jazz in the Afternoon – 2-5pm. Gina’s Jazz & Soul Food presents Jazz in the Afternoon featuring Sky Covington & Jimi Blues. Free. 17410 E Warren, Detroit. 248-766-8332.

Community Yoga Session – 4-5pm. $20/ drop-in. Citizen Yoga, 1224 Library St, Detroit. 313-502-5450.

monday Downtown Street Eats – 11am-2pm. Great lunchtime choices from food trucks that line Cadillac Square. Campus Martius Park, Detroit. CampusMartiusPark.org. Yoga with Yoganic Flow – 6-7pm. Donations accepted. Lafayette Greens, at the corner of Michigan Ave & Shelby, Detroit. 313-285-2244.

Greater Health Community Walking Group – 6-7:30pm. Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. 313-4511278. Olive-Seed.com/STGH.

tuesday Run For God – 6:30-8am. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church “Run For God” team trains throughout the year. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join for exercise and fellowship. Smith Middle School, 23851 Yale St, Dearborn. 734-429-3214.

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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 Zen Stretch Class – 5:45-6:45pm. Held at The Wellness Garden. Michigan Massage Professionals, 6755 Merriman, Ste 105, Garden City. 734-664-5275.

Open Mic – 8pm. 2nd Tue. For musicians, poets, comedians, etc. Signup starts at 6:30pm. Free. Always Brewing Detroit, 19180 Grand River, Detroit. 313-879-1102. OGD ft. Sky Covington – 8:30pm. Jazz night presented by Baker’s Keyboard Lounge. $10 cover. Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, 20510 Livernois, Detroit. 248445-1277.

wednesday SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 2nd & 4th Tue. Free to Chamber members, one business per industry. Nonmembers can visit two meetings free. WCCC-Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd, Conference Rm 8, Taylor. 734 284-6000. 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.

With Mary Ivey-Suiter. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.

Crochet Guild Meeting – 6-8pm. The Metro Detroit Crochet Guild meets at Detroit Fiber Works. Free. Detroit Fiber Works, 19359 Livernois, Detroit. 313-610-5111 or 313457-3431.

Canton Communicators Club – 6:30pm. Learn to become a better communicator and improve public speaking abilities. Canton Human Services Center, 50430 School House Rd, Rm D, Canton.

Meditation and Mindful Musings – 7pm. Deep meditation followed by a mindful, supportive discussion of a spiritual topic. Free. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. 734-421-1760. UnityOfLivonia.org.

Traditional African Dance – 7-8pm. With Sistah Nubia. Free (donations accepted). Detroit Market Garden, 1850 Erskine St, Detroit. 313-237-8733. GreeningOfDetroit.com. Posture Pro Yoga Level I/II (T) – 7:309pm. Join instructor Sheri Giorio for this therapeutic yoga class. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. 313-617-9535. CarrieHura.abmp.com.

thursday Thermography First – With Linda Honey. Appointment based. Radiation-free thermographic scans. Canton Center Chiropractic, 6231 N Canton Center Rd, Ste 109. RSVP: 586-770-4429.

Run For God – 6:30-8am. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church “Run For God” team trains throughout the year. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join for exercise and fellowship. Smith Middle School, 23851 Yale St, Dearborn. 734-429-3214.

Crafts Hour – 2-3pm. Ages 5-12. Harper Woods Public Library, Once Upon a Time Rm, 19601 Harper Ave. 313-343-2575.

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.

Basic-Level Stress Relief Yoga – 6-7:15pm.

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Qigong – 6-7pm. With Emily Rogers. Donations accepted. Lafayette Greens at the corner of Michigan Ave & Shelby, Detroit. 313-285-2244.

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Learn Tai Chi Easy – 10am. All levels welcome. $5. Good Shepherd UMC, 1570 Mason, Dearborn. 313-429-3214.

ing in 10, 30- minute sessions. Free. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-5250.

Zen Stretch Class – 5:45-6:45pm. Held at The Wellness Garden. Michigan Massage Professionals, Ste 105, 6755 Merriman, Garden City. 734-664-5275. Ashtanga – 6pm. Yoga Shala & Wellness, 25411 W Warren, Ste D, Dearborn Heights. 313-278-4308.

Yoga For Strength and Flexibility – 7:158:15pm. Led by Mary Ivey-Suiter. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.

Jam Session – 10pm-2am. Harbor House Detroit presents Thursday Night Jam Session hosted by Sky Covington. $5. Harbor House, 440 Clinton, Detroit. 248-766-8332. HarborHouseMi.com.

saturday Detroit Eastern Market – 6am-4pm. Cooking demonstrations, food trucks, entertainment. Russell, between Mack Ave & Gratiot Ave. 313-833-9300.

Mind, Body, Spirit Class – 10am. May be tai chi, or qigong or chair yoga. Classes are free but a donation is encouraged for the generous instructors who donate their time. Source Booksellers, 4240 Cass, Ste 105, Detroit. 313-832-1155. Live Well Naturally – 11am-12:30pm. Join Empress Matthews for a holistic perspective of living, healing and restoring harmony and balance. $7/general admission, free/Sankofa members. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-5250. Taste of Wellness – 12:30-1:30pm. With Empress Matthews. Free. Sankofa Life Learning and Wellness Center, 18734 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-5250.

Hatha Flow Donation Yoga – 4pm. All levels welcome in a serene studio with natural light. Be Nice Yoga, 4100 Woodward, Detroit. 313-544-9787.

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