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contents 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.

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elcome to our first issue of the new East Michigan edition of Natural Awakenings! Actually, it's not really "new," but rather a consolidation of our Oakland, Macomb and Livingston edition with our Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee edition. By combining these two markets, something our demographic studies indicated was appropriate and somewhat overdue, we now reach our entire 7-county market each month with a single magazine.

It also increases the access to readers for each of the two previous market/editions dramatically. For the previous "Oakland area" content, access to readers increases by nearly 20% (on top of the 20% increased in May with the integration of the "Pet" circulation). For the "Genesee area" content, the expanded readership is nearly 300%, and those readers will now have access to the Pet section each month.

The result is that readers will now have access to news, events, articles, products, services and other information for both previous markets...in one, all-color magazine. We hope all of you enjoy and benefit from the expanded, enhanced format and combined content.

Our website, NAeastMichigan.com will not change in format, since the content online has really been combined all along. The only difference, of course, is that when you visit our home page, only the single digital edition will be available. As before, our archives will still make the two previous editions available if you wish to read them. Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts, and all email addresses, will remain the same as well.

This month, in the inaugural issue of this new format, you'll find even more great information to help you, your family and pets (if you have them) live healthier, more earth-friendly lifestyles. Our theme is geared toward being happier, healthier and infused with well-being. Our feature article, for example, Life Lift, shows how to be happy from the inside out. If you're wondering what some of the secrets to a happy life are, you'll enjoy this article.

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newsbriefs Warren Yoga Studio's Second Anniversary

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he first space in the Warren/Sterling Heights area, created for and dedicated to the practice of yoga, is now celebrating its second anniversary. Strongheart Yoga of Warren began offering classes with just two instructors, founding partners Pattie McCann and Dawn Young, teaching all the classes. With a vision of expanding yoga’s reach in the area, and with the support of a community ready to discover yoga closer to home, Strongheart Yoga now offers classes daily, both mornings and evenings, and has welcomed many other experienced teachers.

“We always saw the studio as a place where people could come to practice yoga, around the corner, in their own neighborhood, with their neighbors. A place that would begin to feel like home. And after two years, we feel like our students have embraced that vision as well,” says McCann. “When you have to travel to find yoga or can only practice once a week, you miss many of yoga’s benefits. Our students have found those benefits and have grown with us. Everyday we’re grateful and hoping these two year’s are just the beginning.”

The studio is planning a celebration practice, champagne toast and prize drawing on June 15th as a salute to the students who have kept Strongheart Yoga strong.

Students will be encouraged to enter the drawing each time they practice. Anniversary summer specials are also being offered.

Strongheart Yoga is located at 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd., Warren. For more information, visit StrongHeartYoga.com or call 248-563-8615. See ad page 62

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arnegie Institute is inviting those considering a rewarding career in healthcare to their open house on June 5th from 4p.m. to 7p.m. at their Troy educational facility.

Those who attend will be able to explore how accredited educational programs at Carnegie Institute can prepare them with the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful in the medical field. School tours will include specialized, interactive demonstrations that includes participation from current Carnegie students, faculty and staff.

Carnegie Institute invites everyone to discover how Carnegie training can provide meaningful opportunities for career advancement, understand the importance of national credentialing and why medical employers require it. Their placement services are exclusively available to Carnegie graduates, who sit for national examinations immediately following completion of their training.

Carnegie Institute is a private, postsecondary school of allied health technology.

Their mission is to assess areas of need in health care support services for the purpose of developing specialized accredited programs that lead to National certification and professional recognition of all graduates.

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Waterford Used Furniture Store Voted Among Oakland's Best

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ernie's Best Used Furniture, located in Waterford, was recently voted among the top 3 best resale stores in the Oakland Press, "Best of the Best" contest.

"Bernies Best Use Furniture has been open a year and one-half, and offers 4000 square feet of repurposing at its best," exlains Bernadette Bazinet, owner of Bernie's. "We have gathered a wide variety of gently used furniture and antiques, including mid-century modern, vintage, shabby chic & other styles that are sure to take you back in time and make you smile."

"Bernie's" is open 6 days a week and always has classic music going, along with the smells of grandmas kitchen, for a comfortable shopping experience.

"We buy, sell, consign and deliver," adds Bazinet, "as well as answer any questions about estate liquidation. PopBernadette Bazinet in Saturday & enjoy a gluten-free peanut butter cookie and a cup of organic coffee or tea while you hunt for a new treasure. Bernies will be your new favorite place!"

Bernie's Best Used Furniture is located at 3360 Highland Rd., Waterford. For more information, call 248-738-3734. They invite you to "like" their page on Facebook.

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omen can discover the joys of kayaking and the challenge of archery at the 14th Annual Women Outdoors: Kensington Adventure! on Saturday, June 22 from 8:30 am – 4 pm at Kensington Metropark Farm Center near Milford/ Brighton. New this year, a yoga session will also be offered.

This one-day workshop teaches basic paddle strokes and safety with on-the-water paddling experience. Archery lessons include how to use a bow and arrow safely and target practice. The yoga session includes basic yoga postures and techniques.

“Kayaking is a great way to explore rivers and lakes not only here at Kensington, but across the state as well,” says Debbie Cavallaro, supervising interpreter at Kensington Metropark Farm Center. “Once you get started, your paddle will be your gateway to outdoor adventures. Archery takes concentration and it’s amazing how many women have enjoyed this sport once they’ve tried it.”

Women 18 or older are eligible to attend this workshop. The $60 fee includes instruction in all sessions, program materials, use of demonstration equipment, and lunch. Registration deadline is June 18. Enrollment is limited to 30 participants.

To receive more information and request a registration form, contact Kensington Metropark at 810-227-8910 or visit Metroparks.com. www.NAeastMichigan.com

Bhakti Fest Features Michigan Talent

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hakti Fest, the originator of yoga and kirtan festivals in the now wildly popular yoga festival scene, is pleased to announce the return of Bhakti Fest Midwest for its second season July 5-7 at Willow Island Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI.

These symptoms are caused by three restrictions (subluxations): Trauma, Toxins and Thoughts, which are actually distortions creating interference to the flow of energy through your nerves to your body’s systems and tissues. Because I have a vitalistic and holistic philosophy toward health, I belive your body is innately intelligent and has the power of healing itself...as long as it is free of these restrictions. My gentle techniques include: • KST: the Koren Specific Technique. Different from more traditional forms of chiropractic because it involves no twisting or cracking.

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This spiritual Woodstock for the new millenium brings yoga, kirtan music, and wisdom workshops to America’s heartland. To celebrate our patriots on Independence Day weekend, Bhakti Fest Midwest offers free admission to active duty service members and veterans.

The festival will feature loads of national talent such as kirtan leaders Jai Uttal, Wah!, and Dave Stringer and yoga teachers Saul David Raye, Govinddas and Radha, and Yoga Slackers. India’s H.H. Pujiya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj is giving the keynote address.

Michigan’s community will be represented by Grand Rapids-based kirtan leader Mike Cohen and Detroit area yoga teachers Katherine Austin from Karma Yoga and Eric Paskel of Yoga Shelter. Also represented are Abby Bechek Hoot & Dave Tomaszewski, directors of House of Yoga in Berkley. They will be leading a yoga class and workshop entitled Ancient Yoga for Modern Life... Practices for Conscious Living.

Discounted tickets can be purchased through by visiting HouseOfYoga.net. See ad page 62.

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he Motherhood Experience provides an opportunity for women to have an open dialogue with health professionals regarding the myths and establishing the realities of assuming one of the best (and most challenging) jobs a woman will ever pursue - motherhood.

Topics will be explored from a holistic wellness model and will include roles and transitions with motherhood, marital relationships, working versus staying home, and much more.

“This was a very popular series offered many years ago at the MFC and is now back by poplar demand to help even more mothers connect and grow,” says Joelle Kekhoua, of MFC.

The series will take place the third Tuesday in June, July, and August and will be held at the Mental Fitness Center located at 850 W University, Suite C in Rochester.

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Vaccine Expert Mary Tocco to Speak In Lapeer

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ary Tocco, International Vaccine Expert, will be speaking at the Marguerite deAngeli Lapeer Library on Saturday, June 22nd from 1:00-3:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by Rebekah's Health and Nutrition Source, also in Lapeer. The event is free, but seating is limited to 35 people and reservations start two weeks prior to the event. No toddler children, please.

Tocco will be discussing vaccine safety concerns, toxic vaccine ingredients and production, the benefits of natural immunity and how vaccines assault the body and cripple the immune system. Mary's presentation is based on peer review science and challenges the traditional vaccine model. She will also discuss the parents right to choose.

Mary Tocco "The information Mary shares is incredible and, I believe, necessary for parents to make an informed decision based on all the facts, not just what we've been told,"says Bob Dutko, WMUZ Christian Radio talk host. "I always enjoy having Mary on my show because her knowledge, facts and evidence presented, as well as her passion and personality make for a great interview."

Mary Tocco is Director of Vaccine Research and Education for Michigan Opposing Mandatory Vaccines and board member of The World Association of Vaccine Education. Her radio program, "Healing Our World," is heard every Saturday (4-5:00 p.m. EST) from Republic Broadcasting Network, Roundrock, Texas and also via the internet. Her website is ChildhoodShots.com.

Registration begins two weeks prior to the event: call 810-664-6971. The Marguerite deAngeli Lapeer Library is located at 921 W Nepessing St, Lapeer. For more on Mary Tocco, visit ChildhoodShots.com. Rebekah's Health and Nutrition Source is located at 700 S. Main Ste #113 Lapeer, 810-660-8585. See their ad on page 7. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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n June 5 at 9 am, Whole Foods Market Detroit will officially open its doors for business. The store is located at 115 Mack Ave in Detroit. The store is approximately 21,000 square feet, plus a second level mezzanine. Whole Foods brings between 60-80 new jobs to the area. Whole Foods Market currently operates five stores in Michigan, with locations in West Bloomfield, Troy, Rochester Hills and two stores in Ann Arbor.

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he Southeast Michigan Group (SEMG) of the Sierra Club is offering a free educational program with special guest speaker Melissa Demaschke, Great Lakes Program Director. “It's Raining, It's Pouring, Sewage is Overflowing!: Learn How to Protect Our Great Lakes by Harvesting Rain Water" will take place on Thursday, June 6 from 6:30-9pm at the Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave in Bloomfield Hills.

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West Bloomfield Practitioner Partners with Detroit Wholistic Center

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Lopez specializes in whole body health by creating customized programs in herbology, homeopathy, nutrition and energy healing to meet individual needs.

She will soon complete her Doctor of Naturopathy and receive the National Board Certified Naturopath diploma from the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board Association.

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Fruits and veggies Can help us Kick Butts

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he first long-term study on the relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and smoking cessation offers good news: Eating more healthy produce can help smokers quit the habit and remain tobacco-free longer.

Researchers from New York’s University of Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions surveyed 1,000 smokers ages 25 and over from around the country. In a 14-month follow-up, they were asked if they had abstained from tobacco use during the previous month. Those that consumed the most produce were three times more likely to have been tobacco-free for at least 30 days than those that ate the least amount of produce.

Smokers with greater fruit and vegetable consumption also smoked fewer cigarettes per day, waited longer to smoke their first one and scored lower on a common test of nicotine dependence. The findings, published online in the Nicotine and Tobacco Research journal, remained consistent even when adjusted for age, gender, race, ethnicity, education and household income.

RESVERATROL CAN AID PROSTATE CANCER TREATMENT

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t’s already known that resveratrol, a compound found in grape skins and red wine, can improve cardiovascular health and help prevent strokes. Now a University of Missouri School of Medicine (Columbia) researcher has discovered that it can make prostate tumor cells more susceptible to radiation treatment, increasing the likelihood of a full recovery from all types of prostate cancer, including aggressive tumors.

grilled Food Might Make us Fat

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he summer tradition of barbecuing may prompt a need for caution, according to researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in New York City. They have identified a common compound in grilled foods that could play a major role in the development of obesity and diabetes (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences).

The team, led by Helen Vlassara, a medical doctor and director of the Division of Experimental Diabetes and Aging, found that mice that were exposed on a sustained basis to the compound methylglyoxal—a type of advanced glycation end-product (AGE) produced when cooking with dry heat— developed significant abdominal weight gain, early insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. Additionally, AGEs have been found to lower the body’s protective mechanisms that control inflammation.

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ne risk factor for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, may be sugary drinks.

Analysis of data collected on 42,883 men in the “Health Professionals Follow-Up Study,” published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation, linked a daily 12-ounce serving of a sugar-sweetened drink to a 19 percent increase in the relative risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Sugar-sweetened beverages were associated with higher levels of unhealthy triglycerides and C-reactive protein (a byproduct of inflammation), and lower levels of high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, the “good” cholesterol.

Senior study author Frank B. Hu, Ph.D., a physician and professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, cautions that diet sodas are not a good alternative. “Some studies have found a relationship between diet soda and metabolic disease,” he notes.

garlic May help Alleviate Cystic Fibrosis

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he American Society for Microbiology reports that by age 18, about 80 percent of patients with cystic fibrosis are chronically infected with the bacterium pseudomonas aeruginosa, which promotes an inflammatory response that destroys lung tissue. The infection frequently leads to serious related health issues. According to collaborative research led by Tim Holm Jakobsen, Ph.D., and Michael Givskov, Ph.D., of the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark, garlic, which acts as a powerful natural antibiotic, could help.

The onion-related herb contains ajoene, the major component of a multitude of sulfur-containing compounds, which is produced when garlic is crushed. Ajoene inhibits the expression of 11 key genes controlled by cell-to-cell communication and is regarded as crucial to the ability of the bacterium to cause disease.

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he adage, “Don’t worry, be happy,” captures the essence of the first-ever metastudy of the relationship between happiness and heart health. Based on a comprehensive review involving 200-plus studies, researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, concluded that a positive outlook on life could help protect the heart from cardiovascular disease.

Julia Boehm, Ph.D., and Laura Kubzansky, Ph.D., discovered that certain psychological traits—optimism, positive emotions and a sense of meaning—both offer measurable protection against heart attacks and strokes and slow the progression of cardiovascular disease. The pair found that the most optimistic individuals had approximately 50 percent less chance of experiencing an initial cardiovascular event compared with their less upbeat peers.

“The absence of the negative is not the same thing as the presence of the positive,” notes Boehm. “Psychology has been trying to fix what’s wrong with people, but there’s also an increasing interest in what people might be doing right.”

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The level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a protein produced by the prostate gland, can be measured with a simple blood test. Until the USPSTF issued its recommendation, doctors routinely used the test to screen men 50 and older. The task force, however, concluded there is at least moderate certainty that the potential harms of PSA testing outweigh the benefits; many benign conditions, particularly prostate infections and enlargement, can elevate PSA readings higher than normal, prompting more aggressive testing.

Before deciding on the test, it helps for men to explore this issue with their doctor. Some physicians take a “wait and see” approach and retest several times over a few months before making a recommendation; others suggest an immediate biopsy if PSA levels are high. While a blood test is a benign procedure, a prostate biopsy is not. A high PSA reading coupled with an overly aggressive doctor can cause anxiety and result in additional—and possibly unneeded—medical treatment.

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A Father’s love is Critical

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“Headaches are a common disorder affecting twothirds of the world’s population,” explains Troy-based Dr. Jamie Cramer, D.C., “but we are still in the dark about all the causal factors and, in many instances, the most effective treatment options, which often depend on the mechanics of the specific type of headache presented. Experts have recognized 14 distinct types of headache.”

This particular case study concerns what is known as a cervicogenic headache, likely caused by poor joint function impacting the cervical spine and causing a malfunction of the nervous system. This presents symptoms such as “recurrent moderate to severe headaches arising from the neck . . . .” The cervical spine most often shows reduced range of motion, which causes pain spikes with certain movements of the head and neck.

The initial chiropractic examination of the patient involved in this case study noted problems with posture and range of motion, along with “subluxations” in the thoracic and cervical spine.

“A subluxation is a misalignment of the spine that disturbs normal nervous system function,” says Dr. Cramer. “Many chiropractors, including myself, have special, non-intrusive technology that allows them to conduct thermal and Surface Electromyography (sEMG) tests to assist in locating where such conditions exist.

Because we know that the nervous system is the master controller of almost all bodily functions,” Dr. Cramer continues, “we are not surprised when improvement of nervous system function contributes greatly to normal bodily function in a wide variety of areas.”

After just six weeks of chiropractic care, the patient’s posture and range of motion improved significantly. More important to the young man, he was headache free for the first time in four years.

“There are certainly no guarantees with any course of care,” says Dr. Cramer, who strives to keep current with the latest research and developments in health and wellness, “and every case depends on the specific factors associated with that case. More research is needed, but we see, from time to time, individual case studies that give rise to hope for many.”

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Restoring Native Prairies, Yard by Yard From Canada south to Texas and from Indiana west to Colorado, nearly 600,000 square miles of grassland once contributed to this continent’s complex ecosystem, supporting a diverse and teeming web of life. Today, less than 1 percent remains intact.

The good news is that farmers and residents have been making inroads toward restoring this native landscape, converting suburban yards and rural fields to expanses of tall grass and fallow pastures that welcome native species. Government agencies and conservation groups, aided by volunteers, have undertaken numerous restoration projects across U.S. and Canadian prairieland, some of them comprising thousands of acres.

The initial investment in time and money starts with removal of invasive or even cultivated species and the planting of native grasses. Substantial benefits include low-maintenance ecosystems that require less water and no fertilizer while supporting diverse wildflowers and wildlife.

But it’s not as simple as planting a few seeds. In semi-rural and more urban areas, neighbors and zoning laws don’t always see eye-to-eye with these “new pioneers”, especially in deed-restricted communities. Concern over perceived property value deterioration and a potential influx of vermin sometimes wins the day. Farmers have been known to plow under an entire restoration project upon news of rising grain prices due to the ethanol industry, in order to cultivate it for financial gain. It is evident that social and economic policies must support the effort if it is to succeed.

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Recycle All Electronic Products With the average American household owning 24 electronic devices, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) estimates we are annually producing nearly 3 million tons of e-waste. Tube-type TVs and computer monitors contain lead, while cell phones harbor toxic mercury, cadmium, arsenic and brominated flame retardants, all of which can leach from landfills into groundwater.

Alternatives include selling old phones or trading them in at a store, and buying a new phone only when necessary. For $10, Staples will recycle any brand of computer monitor, desktop and laptop computer, fax machine, printer or scanner. Dell products are accepted at no charge.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency offers information about local e-waste recycling and regulations regarding handling of electronic equipment at Tinyurl.com/EPAeWasteTips. For a global perspective, see the United Nations Environment Programme 2010 update at Tinyurl.com/UNeWasteReport.

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New Technology Increases Solar Efficiency There is huge potential in solar power, but our current methods of capturing the sun’s energy are limited as widely used silicon solar cells approach their theoretical limit of 33.7 percent efficiency. Now a Princeton University research team has applied nanotechnology principles to incorporate a design that significantly increases their efficacy.

Led by Stephen Chou, the team has made two dramatic improvements: reducing reflectivity and more effectively capturing the light that isn’t reflected. The new solar cell is much thinner and less reflective, capturing many more light waves via a minute mesh and bouncing off only about 4 percent of direct sunlight. The new design is capable of capturing a large amount of sunlight even when it’s cloudy, producing an 81 percent increase in efficiency even under indirect lighting conditions.

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Lost Ecosystem

Hawaiian Coral Reef Under Siege In the tropical paradise of Hawaiian waters, a milky growth has been spreading rapidly across the coral reefs along Kauai’s north shore. Marine biologist Terry Lilley, the foremost expert on the outbreak, says it now affects up to 40 percent of the coral in Anini Bay, and conditions in nearby areas are as bad or worse.

The growth, identified by U.S. Geological Survey scientists as both a bacteria that grows through photosynthesis and a fungus, is killing all the coral it strikes and is spreading its infection at the rate of one to three inches a week. “This bacteria has been killing some of these 50-to-100-year-old corals in less than eight weeks,” Lilley told the Los Angeles Times, noting that the entire reef system appears to be losing its immune system.

Some feel the cause is high levels of fecal and related bacteria from the town of Hanalei, which has no sewer system and where homes are connected to cesspools and septic systems. Because no definitive link has been shown, government action has been limited.

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A new compound of lead telluride— a semiconductor first used in the Apollo moon landings to provide astronauts with a renewable, thermoelectric power source—can transform the heat emitted from car tailpipes and the chimneys of power stations and factories into a power source.

According to the scientists engineering the innovation at Northwestern University, in Evanston, Illinois, as much as 15 to 20 percent of the heat currently being lost could be recovered as electricity.

Another team of researchers at Utah State University, in Logan, has created a yeast biodiesel fuel that can be made using the watery waste from the mass production of cheese. One cheese plant’s daily byproduct of up to 1 million gallons of liquid cheese waste can produce 66,000 gallons of fuel.

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Norway Recognizes Fatherhood Norway’s liberal paternity leave policy places equal responsibilities on men and women, which in turn progressively redefines traditional gender roles. Pappapermisjon, or paternity leave, is often combined with a mother’s maternity leave to provide seamless childcare at home without overtaxing parents’ work life. The Norwegian government has socially engineered a society in which men and women are expected to have equal domestic and economic responsibilities.

Some specifics of the country’s “fathers’ rights” philosophy include leaving the workplace by 5:30 p.m.; being able to adjust office hours around daycare drop-offs and pickups; and allowing time to organize family dinners and help with housework.

Source: The Christian Science Monitor

Cowabunga Dude All-Natural Boards Bring Sustainability to Surfing

Surfers count themselves among the most ardent environmentalists. Yet their sport is awash in petrochemicals and carcinogens, from neoprene wetsuits and urethane surfboard leashes to polyurethane boards and epoxy resins.

So surfboard shaper Danny Hess is adopting salvaged woods, natural finishes and organic resins to transform how they are made. His boards are built to last, an anomaly in a sport in which enthusiasts’ boards may break once or twice every season. He uses Super Sap, the first U.S. Department of Agriculture BioPreferred Certified liquid epoxy resin, and is experimenting with organic foam and salvaged redwood in seeking to build a truly green surfboard.

“What I’m trying to do is build heirloom surfboards that are passed on from father to son over many generations, rather than these disposable things that we’re just consuming,” Hess says.

Before founding Hess Surfboards, Hess lived in a straw-bale house in Colorado, studied sustainable architecture at the San Francisco Institute of Architecture, built tree houses and worked as a licensed contractor. “One day I had this ‘Aha!’ moment when I realized I could create these molds, like the ones I was using to bend wood for cabinet doors, for surfboards,” he says. Hess has since expanded into also making sustainable skateboards.

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Various surveys estimate that 30-50% of Americans do not regularly go to the dentist. While many of them cite cost as the reason, one-third of Americans who have dental insurance still don't go -- sometimes for years. The sad fact is that, in the vast majority of dental emergency cases, they could have been prevented if the patient had kept up with regular 6 month visits. If you only go in the case of an emergency, there is already something very wrong with your teeth.

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LIFE LIFT Being Happy from the Inside Out

by Judith Fertig

An age-old question rides a new wave of bestseller lists, university research and governmental soul-searching. The answers to “What are the secrets of a happy life?” might surprise us.

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appiness is the only true measure of personal success,” advises Geoffrey James, of Hollis, New Hampshire, author of How to Say It: Business to Business Selling.

His work confirms that the rollercoaster world of business does not always promote a sense of well-being. James believes, “The big enemy of happiness is worry, which comes from focusing on events that are outside your control.” For him, something as simple as a good night’s sleep contributes to personal happiness.

Each of us has certain things that help make us feel positive, and they often come in small moments, advises Ed Diener, Ph.D., a psychology professor at the University of Illinois and author of Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth. Based on 25 years of research into the subject, he’s a recognized expert in what he calls “subjective well-being.”

In a recent six-part BBC series on happiness, Diener told viewers, “It may

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sound silly, but we ask people, ‘How happy are you, on a scale of one to 10?’

The interesting thing is that it produces real answers that are valid—not perfect, but valid—and they predict all sorts of real things in their lives.”

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The moment-to-moment path to happiness follows a trail blazed by paradox. A recent University of Missouri College of Business study by Marsha Richins, Ph.D., suggests that happiness is in the wanting, not the getting.

As noted Positive Psychologist Martin Seligman, Ph.D., remarks, “Focusing solely on happiness as a foundation of a good life,” won’t get you there.

Gretchen Rubin, the New York City-based author of The Happiness Project and Happier at Home, further finds that, “Happiness doesn’t always make you feel happy.” Trying each day to be emotionally centered, affable, kind, conscientious, generous, patient, principled, accomplished, spiritual and www.NAeastMichigan.com

true to yourself—the kind of person that should be happy and that makes other people happy—can be tough.

Widespread economic and associated financial challenges have made many question whether money can buy happiness, a common core assumption of the “happiness starts on the outside” approach. Apparently, money can sometimes buy feelings of well-being, but only to a certain degree, according to researchers Angus Deaton and Daniel Kahneman, at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs.

In 2010, they surveyed 450,000 randomly chosen residents across the country via daily questionnaires. The study revealed that, “Low income exacerbates the emotional pain associated with such misfortunes as divorce, ill health and being alone.” Yet they also discovered that, “High income buys life satisfaction, but not happiness,” and there is no further progress in happiness beyond an annual income of $75,000 (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences).

On the other side of the world, in the tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan, where 70 percent of its 717,000 citizens are subsistence farmers and an annual income of $75,000 would be considered a fortune, people say they are generally happy, partly due to the nation’s “happiness starts on the inside” philosophy.

Since 1971, Bhutan has been operating based on a gross domestic happiness (GDH) value system. Bhutanese Prime Minister Jigmi Y. Thinley explains that the country has focused on growing both materially and spiritually, and citizen well-being has taken precedence over economic growth.

For decades, this was deemed an oddity by many in the West, although now it appears prescient. “It’s easy to mine the land and fish the seas and get rich,” says Thakur Singh Powdyel, Bhutan’s minister of education. “Yet we believe you cannot have a prosperous nation in the long run that does not conserve its natural environment or take care of the well-being of its people, which is being borne out by what is happening to the outside world.” The country measures its success in maintaining GDH by conducting regular surveys of the population. The reigning

official definition of happiness involves peace, contentment and living in harmony with all creation.

Seligman, author of Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being, has become a believer in GDH. “How can you measure well-being in a person, a family, a country or globally?” he queries. Research by Seligman and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, points to four basic elements: positive emotion, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishment, or PERMA. Seligman says there are proven ways to improve each element. For positive emotion, writing down three “blessings”, or things that went well that day, can increase our feelings of gratitude and well-being. For relationships, actively listening and being present for a loved one and having that attention returned can strengthen those bonds. Increasing meaning in our lives, says Seligman, can be a challenge for Westerners. “We have threadbare spiritual and relationship furniture. We have too much ‘I’ and not enough ‘we,’” he says. But getting involved in something that increases the “we” factor will help make us happier.

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He shares an example of a grocery store cashier that disliked bagging groceries, but was exceptional at social interaction. She made herself happier by chatting with her customers while she packed their selections.

Lara Blair, a portrait photographer in Camas, Washington, believes in celebrating strengths. “If making things is what you love, give it the space in your brain, home and life that it deserves.”

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you ever dreamed,” she says.

When, as a happily married lawyer with children, Rubin thought her life was missing something vital, she used her love for reading and writing to explore that wistful, “What if?” She started researching subjective happiness via Marcus Aurelius, Samuel Johnson, Benjamin Franklin and St. Thérèse de Lisieux, whom Rubin refers to as her “spiritual master.” She decided to testdrive her findings at Happiness-Project. com and began blogging about new ways of thinking and behaving that were bringing her and her readers greater selfrealization and contentment.

“A great place to start is with your own body,” she counsels. “Are you getting enough sleep? Are you getting good food to eat? When you take care of those very basic things, you feel energized, and then you can start moving to address other issues.”

Sustaining Happiness

Once we’ve upped our happiness quotient, it can still be difficult to stay at that level, says Kennon Sheldon, professor of psychological sciences at the

If I become happy and it makes you happy, it is like tipping the first domino so the next one falls and that happiness spreads. ~ James Fowler, economic behaviorist, University of California-San Diego

University of Missouri, in Columbia. In a recent study conducted with researchers at the University of California-Riverside, Sheldon and his colleagues found that by both recognizing that the desire for “more” and “better” in our lives won’t stop and also appreciating what we have, we’ll stay happy. It’s equally vital to continually keep things fresh, with positive new experiences at home, work, play and exercise, as well as in relationships. In other words, sustained happiness takes a little work.

“Just before going to bed,” suggests James, “write down at least one wonderful thing that happened that day. It

may be anything from making a child laugh to a big sale. Whatever it is, be grateful for the present day, because it will never come again.”

The benefits of individual wellbeing radiate to those around us, notes Seligman. “When individuals are flourishing, they are more productive at work, physically healthier and at peace.” He believes that as we find ways to increase positive emotion, relationships, meaning in life and individual accomplishment, it’s possible for life on Earth to flourish.

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Grow, Pick, Grill Making the Most of Summer’s Bounty

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n outdoor spaces from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to Arch Cape, Oregon, produce is growing and grill embers are glowing. Growing a garden and grilling its bounty have never been more popular.

For the first time since 1944, when 20 million “Victory” gardeners produced 44 percent of the fresh vegetables in the United States, food gardening is outdistancing flower gardening. In its latest survey of garden retailers, the National Gardening Association found that consumers’ spending for growing their own food hit $2.7 billion, versus $2.1 billion for flowers.

Barbecuing grill chefs are expanding their repertoire beyond grass-fed burgers and steaks. More vegetables and fruit are being grilled now than in the past, according to the latest annual survey by leading grill manufacturer Weber.

This all makes sense to Karen Adler and Judith Fertig, co-authors of The Gardener & the Grill. They’ve observed that when the bounty of the garden meets the sizzle of the grill, delicious things happen. “Natural sugars in vegetables and fruits caramelize,” says Adler. “Essential oils in fresh herbs become more aromatic. The colors of fruits and vegetables stay more vivid when grilled, rather than when cooked any other way.”

“Grilling gives even familiar foods an exciting new makeover,” notes Fertig. For example, by cutting a head of cabbage into quarters, brushing each cut side with olive oil and then grilling and chopping, the backyard chef infuses a grill flavor into a favorite coleslaw. Flatbreads, patted out from prepared whole-grain or gluten-free pizza dough, can be brushed with olive oil, grilled on both sides and then topped with flavorful garden goodies. Simple fruits like peaches and plums—simply sliced in half, pitted and grilled—yield fresh taste sensations, especially cradling a scoop of frozen yogurt. natural awakenings

Kale, Potato and Chorizo Pizza. photo by Steve Legato

Claire O’Neil is a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO.

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Reframing Personal Priorities Craig Hamilton Explores the Gender Gap in Spiritual Growth

What might it take to shift this phenomenon?

by Kim Childs

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raig Hamilton is a writer, radio host and workshop leader devoted to helping people evolve their consciousness for the greater good. The former managing editor of What is Enlightenment? magazine, Hamilton went on to found Integral Enlightenment, an online education program for those on a contemporary spiritual path.

Since then, thousands of people have participated in his courses and workshops, and the vast majority have been women. Natural Awakenings asked Hamilton for his insights on this trend.

What’s behind the gender imbalance in personal growth and enlightenment circles?

Two years ago, I hosted a summit called The Way of the Evolutionary Man that included a discussion about why more men aren’t drawn to

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participate in these kinds of things. One of the main points made was that, while many Americans have focused on creating equality for women in the last 50 years, there hasn’t been a comparable men’s liberation movement.

I know that some would say, “Why do we need that? Men are already the ones with the most power, freedom and privilege.” Yet it became clear during our discussion that men do not have freedom when it comes to choosing among valued social roles.

For example, a woman can feel valued whether she pursues a professional career or something else that we might call a path of the heart, such as following artistic passions, working for a nonprofit or serving as a teacher. But if men do such things, they risk losing value among women.

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If women want men to join them on paths of personal and spiritual growth, they might need to start in analyzing the part of themselves that says, “I want a man who makes more money than me, is successful and able to be the family provider.” Many women want their men to be conscious, sensitive, reflective and capable of profound intimacy, plus be a good provider.

I’ve heard from some men that feel seriously pained about this. A few said that they always wanted to be, for example, a musician or a teacher, but they couldn’t see themselves being sufficiently successful at it, or their family discouraged it.

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In order to be truly effective, each person needs to do the necessary inner work. It’s not enough to focus on trying to do and accomplish and acquire without clarifying what’s getting in the way of your full self-expression and creative engagement.

It’s easy to think about life in terms of our history, identity, desires and concerns, but that’s just a small part of who we are. At our deepest level, we are this unfolding evolutionary process that’s been going on for more than 13 billion years. Now we have the ability to participate in the greatest adventure of all, that of conscious evolution, growing into a future aligned with our highest ideals, visions and aspirations.

While that is mobilizing generations of women, I am finding that it also speaks to the highest aspirations of men.

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by Clint Kelly

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he ancient Greek playwright Euripides, renowned for his Greek tragedies portraying strong female characters, was likely a decent dad. He wrote, “To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter.”

Entrepreneur and life coach Greg Wright, of Austin, Texas, updates the concept of this precious relationship in Daddy Dates: Four Daughters, One Clueless Dad, and His Quest to Win Their Hearts. He says that before the age of 30, God gave him a lovely wife; four girls, or “beginner ladies”; and a succinct mission statement: “Don’t mess up.”

Possessing an overwhelming compassion and protective instinct for each of his children, Wright decided early on “to teach them the right way to date and to treasure their specialness as much as I do.”

One of his chief assignments was respectfully modeling good dating habits for his daughters, a talent that doesn’t necessarily come naturally to dads. They may understand how significant a fathering relationship is to her self-worth in becoming a dauntless and independent adult, but may be uncertain how to make a proper investment

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Healthcare marketing executive David Kinard, of Seattle, Washington, invests heavily in both his son and daughter. Having grown up in a separated family with no fatherly role model, he has focused on spending time with both kids, and knows it’s especially important for a girl.

“I wanted my daughter to know that I loved her for who she was and not for anything she said or did, and that she didn’t need to give her body away to find love.” He felt the best way to convey these truths was to provide dedicated time together. Wednesdays were without fail their date nights, beginning at age 4; dates are less frequent now that his daughter is 16, but even when the relationship feels at odds, dates have consistently brought them together.

“She always got to choose where we went to dinner,” Kinard recalls.

“We’d sit for a long time, eat our favorite foods and play a silly card game.”

They talked about anything, nothing, everything. “She glows when she talks about past dates,” he continues. “I have earned the ability to talk with her about the more sensitive subjects in her life such as boys, sex, friends and family.”

Seattle Pacific University Alumni Director Ken Cornell believes that bonding through dating his two girls, ages 14 and 17, is a true privilege. He says the same is true of his wife of 27

years. “It is so important to get away from the routine, to focus on each other,” Cornell remarks. “It’s amazing what is said when we give space for a relationship to deepen.”

His younger daughter believes, “It’s confidence building; it makes me stronger to be with someone who believes and has hope in me.”

Dressing up on occasion, holding the door open and allowing her to order for herself show respect and make her feel treasured. Later, if she doesn’t get that same level of respect on a first date with a boy, she will be less likely to schedule a second.

Cornell often worries that he doesn’t model enough of the love and honor his girls deserve. He finds grace in prayer. “I ask God regularly for wisdom and forgiveness to help me steward my relationship with my daughters and wife.”

The writer’s own family of six, including two daughters, has a long history of carving out precious time for refreshing fun. It naturally evolved from movies and petting zoos when they were young to canoeing and college campus events as they grew up.

“My boyfriends knew that if we were going to last, they had to impress my dad,” remembers our youngest daughter Amy, today a wife and esthetician living in Medina, Ohio. “It was important to know that my dad cared enough to engage in my life. When college life was chaotic, it was comforting to

ADHD is one of the most common traits in children

have a dad close to my heart. Our dates through the years allowed us to share stories, secrets and sorrows, and to laugh.”

Clint Kelly’s books include Dare to Raise Exceptional Children.

Ideal Dates 101 Some of these activities may bring out the twinkle in any daughter’s eyes.

Join an ethnic cooking class. Then watch a DVD set in the corresponding country or region.

Be a Sport. Suggest doubles tennis or ride a bicycle built for two.

Volunteer at a local charity. Help others and then stop at the ice cream parlor on the way home.

Make a home drive-in. Decorate cardboard boxes together so they look like favorite cars. Then sit in them to watch fun movies like Toy Story or Up… and pass the heirloom popcorn.

Paint some pottery. Many ceramics stores offer lessons. Make individual or joint artistic creations that can become home decorations and visual memories.

Shop at the dollar store. Secretly spend one dollar on each other, and then unveil the gifts over a frozen yogurt treat.

Gotcha! Arrange with her school for her to leave school early for a surprise lunch date.

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Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of Rochester, in New York.

He and a team of researchers concluded that, “Seeing red is not good before [taking] a test measuring performance” (Journal of Experimental Psychology: General). In contrast, they found that seeing green enhances creative performance.

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How Hues Can Help and Heal

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From relaxing in a hot tub amidst sparkling blue lights to sleeping soundly surrounded by soft-green walls, we continuously experience the subtle influence of colors in our surroundings.

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hile humans have long appreciated nature’s chromatic displays, it wasn’t until 1666 that Sir Isaac Newton proved that white light from the sun refracted through a prism separates into the individual bandwidths we perceive as hues. A growing body of research by physicians, environmentalists, psychologists and alternative medicine specialists is now exploring how color—as light and pigment—can affect people physically, mentally and emotionally.

According to Pakistani research physicists Samina T. Yousuf Azeemi and S. Mohsin Raza, working from the University of Balochistan, “Colors generate electrical impulses and magnetic currents or fields of energy that are prime activators of the biochemical and hormonal processes in the human body.” Different colors cause different reactions, from stimulating cells to suppressing the production of melatonin.

Published in the journal EvidenceBased Complementary Alternative Medicine, Azeemi and Raza’s photobiology research, applied as chromotherapy, supports premises of ancient Chinese, Egyptian and ayurvedic healing traditions in which color is intrinsic to healing: for example, red increases circula-

tion; yellow stimulates nerves; orange increases energy; and blue and green soothe everything from skin irritations to anxiety.

Blue light can reset our biological clocks. Although electric light attempts to mimic natural sunlight, the body does not sense it that way, according to findings published in Environmental Health Perspectives. During the day, artificial light with more blue wavelengths may help improve the performance of students and employees working indoors; at night, a reduction of the blue portion in artificial lighting provided for shift workers could protect against sleep disturbances. The irony, notes Science Writer David C. Holzman, of Lexington, Massachusetts, is that applications of blue light are now used to cure some of the very things it can cause—sleeplessness and depression.

Sonya Nutter, a Kansas City mother of three elementary schoolchildren, can attest to the soothing effect of blue light when soaking in her Kohler chromotherapy tub in the dark: “It’s even better than lavender scent for calming,” she says.

“Color clearly has aesthetic value, but it can also carry specific meaning and information,” says Andrew J. Elliot,

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dynamic therapy, a recently developed, non-invasive cancer treatment, involves injections of a light-sensitive solution, followed by shining laser-emitted blue light on internal tumors or light-emitting diodes (LED) on surface tumors. A National Cancer Institute fact sheet explains how such light kills cancer cells and shrinks tumors.

Based on the success of NASA experiments and research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, red LED lights are also helping cancer patients deal with sore mouths associated with chemotherapy and radiation used for bone marrow and stem cell transplants. Treating diabetic ulcers is another application, according to a 2012 study in the Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes of South Africa. Red light sessions at many medical spas help rejuvenate aging skin by stimulating collagen production.

Color as pigment can convey subtle cues to influence our perceptions, attitudes and behavior.

In a study conducted at England’s Oxford Univer-

Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions. ~ Pablo Picasso sity and Spain’s Polytechnic University of Valencia, for example, participants believed that hot chocolate tasted better in orange mugs than any other color, with white scoring lowest. “Color associations are so strong and embedded so deeply that people are predisposed to certain reactions” when they see a color, explains Elliot, a learned association that is often culturally based.

Because color can engender individual emotional response, it plays a major role in one’s preferences in surroundings, including wall colors, furnishings and appliances. Pantone, a leading provider of color systems to businesses worldwide, annually recommends a specific color that it feels best connects with the current zeitgeist, or prevailing spirit and mood, so that manufacturers of paints, kitchenware and fabric will produce the look people will

want to have around them.

In 2011 Pantone picked a vibrant pink. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, explained that “In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits, a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going.” Now sensing greater optimism, their 2013 color choice is a vivid emerald, described as “lively, radiant and lush… a color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.”

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en Budd, former executive director of AARP and current editorin-chief of Currents magazine, says, “I was approaching 40 when my dad died suddenly, and at the funeral, I heard people say how he’d changed their lives. So in midlife, I decided to change mine.”

Disaster Relief Budd, who lives with his wife in Burke, Virginia, says, “Not everyone can join the Peace Corps, but they might share a week or two of vacation time.” Nine months after Hurricane Katrina, Rebuilding Together was looking for unskilled labor to help in New Orleans. So he helped prep homes for incoming electricians, plumbers and carpenters, and then painted. He was hooked, and has subsequently volunteered in China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Kenya and the West Bank. His awardwinning book, The Voluntourist, details his experiences.

Megan Wieder, a high school senior in Titusville, Pennsylvania, mulched trails and painted park equipment and homes during her week in New Orleans as a volunteer for People

to People, which hosts future leaders for such projects. “I learned I can help others,” she says.

This October, the Sierra Club’s New Jersey Seashore Service will assist the Natural Resource Education Foundation of New Jersey with its forest, marsh and meadowlands conservation efforts.

The project will simultaneously allow participants to observe the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy along the shoreline, as well as in nearby communities.

Infrastructure Improvements The Sierra Club’s August trip to Mt. Rainier, in Washington, will train volunteers to work with the National Park Service in repairing hiking trails and building restraining walls at an elevation of 6,600 feet. Stunning views grace the two-mile hike from the Sunrise Visitor Center. Volunteer organizer DiDi Toaspern observes, “We are doing work that wouldn’t get done otherwise due to budget restraints. Even removing invasive plants helps to protect native species and nesting areas.”

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National Park in northern California this September to assist park rangers in contouring trails to shed water and cut or move vegetation that blocks trails or impedes streams.

This fall, volunteers in New York City’s Bronx borough will also help the city parks department clear an overgrown 60-acre area surrounding the gardens of the Bartow-Pell Mansion, built in 1836, a museum for 19th-century furnishings and decorative arts since 1946.

Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, in Canandaigua, New York, features nine separate gardens—stylized as secret, Italian, Japanese, rose, blue and white, pansy, moonlight, old-fashioned and rock gardens. Each May, volunteers learn to plant decorative designs that can involve up to 8,000 plants, and others maintain the gardens throughout the summer.

Animal Conservation After a tasty vegan breakfast, volunteers in New York’s Finger Lakes region care for 500 rescued farm animals like Marge, a playful pig, at the 175-acre Watkins Glen Farm Sanctuary. Similar shelters bless Orland and Los Angeles, California.

When Archosaurs Attacked and Reptiles Ruled Texas is the catchy name for the city of Arlington’s archeology education site (estimated at 95 million years old) where volunteer teams unearth fish, shark, ray, turtle and dinosaur fossils. “Last year, a new crocodilian species was found there,” says Rob Stringer of Earthwatch UK. In two-week stints, volunteers chart locations, clear areas, dig drainage trenches and prepare fossils for identification.

There’s something for everyone in the emotional, spiritual and physical challenge of voluntouring. “Upon arrival, one’s first thought is, ‘What have I let myself in for?’ but upon returning home, you step back and see the value,” advises Budd. “Volunteers don’t change the world so much as they change the way people see each other through shared experiences.”

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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ecoming a father is one of the most defining benchmarks in a man’s life.

In their research, University of California-Berkeley Psychology Professors Phil Cowan, Ph.D., and Carolyn Cowan, Ph.D., found that when asked how important each aspect of life felt over a two-year study period, childless men surveyed showed a significant increase in the “partner/lover” aspect. But young fathers squeezed that facet into a smaller life space to accommodate the significant increase in the “parent” element.

Here are a few highlights from what relevant studies by Oregon State University, in Corvallis, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and Switzerland’s University of Zurich say about how fatherhood changes men.

Confidence and Pride

Having a close relationship with our child helps build mutual confidence

and self-esteem. Turning a child’s tears into laughter and feeling proud when he does well confirms that we’re on our way to being a successful father.

Albeit briefly, a child may even share our tastes in culture, entertainment and other areas before mapping his own individuality, but some common attitudes and interests will remain.

Patience and Humor

When something goes wrong, we can take it seriously and try to change things, or roll with it and laugh. Doing the latter can increase compassion for our own and others’ mistakes.

Flexible Thinking

Early on, it may be nearly impossible to differentiate the needs of our child and partner from our own. In reality, needs are to varying degrees in opposition, thus imposing frustrations and sorrows and forcing mutual adaptation, accord-

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Becoming a father prompts a hard look at one’s fundamental beliefs and values. Our view of what seemed harmless when we were younger, like not caring about money or possessions and potentially harmful lifestyle choices, changes completely when there’s a family to support. We see the world differently. Our health and well-being are no longer just personal concerns; they’re integral to our family.

Interestingly, more mature new fathers—having had more time to hone their philosophy of life—report less of a need for fresh soul-searching than younger fathers.

Superdad Armin Brott has been building better fathers for a decade through his blog, bestselling books and American Forces Network radio show. Learn more at MrDad.com and Tinyurl.com/MrDadApp.

Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. It allows the neurons (nerve cells) in the brain to compensate for injury and disease and to adjust their activities in response to new situations or changes in their environment.

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europlasticity is the latest flavor of the month in medical circles as science once declared that once brain cells were damaged they could not ever be repaired. We now know that the brain has an amazing ability to build bridges, bypasses and detours around damages and other malfunctions of the brain. We’ve had many requests for information on this subject over the past several years.

The use of hypnosis can strengthen neuro pathways and speed up the healing and the inter-relationship of problems of the mind, body, emotions and spirit. In 2009 Kathy Loy, R.N., CMHt, (Australia) created a program to speed up total recovery for those who just had brain surgery. The patient’s physician reported that two years of healing occurred in only 4 months.

Rev. Dr. V. Dianne Ulibarri, CMHt, (U.S.A.), an insructor for Clinical Hypnosis Institute in Warren, MI, has taught at University level for 40 years in the areas of biomechanics, anatomy and statistics. Dr. Ulibarri has written an excellent process for reconnection of nerve impulse to muscles for an individual with the "inability to move" fingers and thumb following a compound fracture. natural awakenings

If one hemisphere of the brain is damaged, the intact hemisphere may take over some of its functions. The brain can compensate by reorganizing and forming new connections between intact neurons.

In order to reconnect, the neurons need to be stimulated through repetition and activity. Relaxation speeds up this process.

Here’s where hypnosis comes in: The subconscious mind sees by ways of pictures and symbols and it doesn’t differentiate between real and imagined. When we give it an image of the brain functioning properly, neuron’s strengthening, etc., the subconscious can accept that as true and reinforce and strengthen that hypnotic suggestion through the use of recordings that are especially formulated for the particular issue. People can be empowered to take an active role in their healing by learning self hypnosis to reinforce the imagery of their body functioning properly.

With this, many people with Parkinson’s have been helped improve their motor function and mobility and range of motion has been increased for those undergoing physical therapy.

Through hypnosis and left/right brain exercises recorded on CD, many people have overcome the negative effects of strokes. Neuroplasticity is a well known phenomena that can be enhanced through the power of the mind.

According to Dr. Mary Pasini, “regardless of age, your brain has the ability to make new neurons and construct new neural pathways throughout your life. When you engage in new experiences or think in novel ways, new pathways are forged. Every time you think a specific thought, a specific pathway of neurons fires up, neurotransmitters are released and synapses are subtly altered. With repetition this pathway is strengthened. Even as you read this very sentence, your brain is changing. In this way, your brain's structure is a culmination of all the thoughts and experiences you have had up to this very moment.” Self hypnosis promotes relaxation and the deeper the relaxation, the more efficient the process of mind to muscle communication."

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arefoot walking conjures images of children playing in open fields and families strolling on a beach, yet it can also embrace many other settings as part of a health and fitness routine and lifestyle of optimum wellness.

As Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee attest in their new book, Barefoot Walking, “It’s not just physical; it’s soothing on an emotional and spiritual level.”

In adults, many muscles in our feet may have weakened and atrophied due to disuse from wearing shoes, which substitute the support and mobility that our bodies’ lower parts were created to provide. Years of wearing tight-fitting shoes or high heels can also hamper bone density and proper alignment of each foot’s 28 bones; produce aches and pains in knees, back and neck; and

constrict circulation to legs and feet, a condition compounded by desk jobs.

Here are some tips in preparing to go shoeless: Work out feet. Prevention.com advises working to individually wiggle each toe; touch and rub each in its entirety; and flex and move both feet in as many different ways as possible.

This will help them better absorb and distribute weight. Then, suggest Sandler and Lee, try “grabbing” exercises for toes, picking up round objects ranging in size from golf balls to baseballs. Also practice arch lifts, calf raises and ankle rolls.

Check it out. Walk around a room and note if the weight upon landing moves from the heel to the big toe right away; if so, try shifting bodyweight while

walking so that the pressure proceeds from the heel to the little toe and then across to the big toe. This maximizes functioning of the entire foot and keeps the arch from collapsing inward. This subtle change helps support knees, the pelvic floor and even abdominal muscles.

Fields, dirt trails and beaches are ideal sites to start walking barefoot.

Repeated skin-to-ground contact also coincides with grounding, or earthing, a therapy that connects a being with Earth’s electrical field. The concept is that this allows negatively charged free electrons to enter and eliminate free radicals, the positively charged particles that may cause diseases and inflammation. When we’re in shoes, “We’re separated [from the Earth] by an inch of rubber, which is a fantastic resistor to electricity,” the co-authors point out.

Because barefoot walking stimulates foot nerve endings, it’s also a form of self-reflexology, helping to lower blood pressure and anxiety while bolstering the immune system.

For all these reasons, enthusiasts conjecture that it’s wise to follow in the natural footsteps of healers past and present that have chosen to walk this way.

Sandler provides special tips on getting started for some specific groups: Children: “They haven’t had their feet weakened by wearing shoes for many years, so let them develop their own style.”

Pregnant women: Start with a tiger walk technique (land with the heel barely off the ground, focusing on grabbing traction with the toes) for as much stability and fullest contact with the

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Seniors: Use a walk and roll technique (lift the forefoot up before gently landing heel first) to keep weight directly beneath the body’s center of gravity.

“Some seniors are fearful of going barefoot; concerned their feet are soft and sensitive. But they find that it actually helps them regain balance, coordination and body-brain connections.”

A key to expanding onto terrains like gravel and pavement while avoiding injury is to build up stronger plantar skin on the bottom of the feet, because it is “600 percent stronger than skin elsewhere and can grow even thicker, up to half an inch, but only if you use it,” according to Sandler and Lee. “Going about barefoot stimulates additional skin growth (layering) and pushes the moisture out of the skin (strengthening), which together, thicken the soles of your feet.”

Other basic tips to avoid injury include: go slow, build foot strength, focus on form, learn to rest, inspect feet daily for potential nicks or scratches and see a physician if in doubt about anything.

“Once you’re aware of your surroundings and have toughened up your feet, you’ll avoid most sharp objects and be relatively shielded from the rest,” advise Sandler and Lee, who see the activity as a big step toward greater overall health awareness. “You’ll learn more about your body… what’s right and what’s not, what’s working and what can be improved.”

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Hormones are responsible for maintaining several bodily processes, and when those hormones are out of balance, the resulting symptoms can be disastrous on our daily lives.

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n Saturday, June 15th from 10:00am until 3:00pm, the 8th Annual Doggie-Rama event that is being held inside the Redford Ice Arena, located at 12400 Beech Daly Road. The Doggie-Rama is now being sponsored by the Redford Jaycees and the Charter Township of Redford will again be sponsoring the Dog Rabies Vaccination program which is open to residents and non-residents alike.

Last year, over 3000 people attended DoggieRama and the organizers expect even more this year.

The event will consist of pet adoptions from local rescue groups, vendors, contests and a variety of refreshments.

The Jaycees are looking for dog related vendors to promote and sell their goods and services. For a fee of $30, vendors will receive an 8 foot x 8 foot space, table and 2 chairs. Electricity and larger spaces are available upon request. Several sponsorship packages are also available.

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“You can tell a dog’s breed by looking at it because dog breeds have been around for hundreds of years," explains Becky Ewalt-Evans, head of Parentage and Diagnostic Services at the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory. "But you can’t do the same with cats because the breeds we have today are less than 100 years old and came from 'random-bred cats' that have been traced back to eight geographic regions of origin: Western Europe, Egypt, East Mediterranean, Iran/Iraq, the Arabian Sea, India, South Asia and East Asia."

Cat Ancestry Test results give pet parents information about the world-wide origins of cats by determining from which region(s) a cat’s ancestors came and include phenotypic markers as to a cat’s coat color, fur length and patterns.

UC Davis offers numerous tests for cats, as well as other animals. For more information, visit the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory website or contact them at 530-752-2211.

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Diane Tegethoff Meadows and Susan Riches, Ph.D., each accepted a challenge to exercise with their dogs 30 minutes a day for 30 days. “I walk my three Scotties every morning anyway, so adding minutes was easy,” says Meadows, a retired senior paralegal in Bulverde, Texas. “One of them is in charge of choosing the route, and we seldom go the same way two days in a row.” Riches, a retired Fort Lewis College professor and archaeologist, in Durango, Colorado, doesn’t let inclement weather www.NAeastMichigan.com

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“Treibball [TRY-ball] is herding without sheep, soccer without feet,” explains Dianna L. Stearns, president of the American Treibball Association, based in Northglenn, Colorado. “All you need is Pilates balls, a target stick for pointing, a signal clicker and treats. It’s a fun, problem-solving game for all involved.”

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They love to participate in many things, so be creative.

Another exercise option is to turn the backyard into an obstacle course for the dog, kids and adults. Use a clicker to signal the next move. Four or five hula hoops spaced a bit apart provide a pattern for a sit/stay game as the dog moves into each one on command. A thin wooden dowel across two boxes and anchored to a stick-on photo hook on either end provides a hurdle. A child’s oversized plastic golf club hits a tennis or plastic ball just far enough for the dog to retrieve.

For a doggie triathlon, add more elements, such as yard races between dogs and children on their tricycles or scooters down a straight path, with everyone cooling off in a hardplastic swimming pool as part of the event.

For dogs that are older or have mobility issues, some stretching before or even after exercise is suggested. “Doga [dog yoga] has become a daily ritual with my 11-year-old golden retriever since the onset of arthritis in her hips and back. Besides keeping her joints limber, it’s good one-on-one time for us,” says latchkey dog expert Eileen Proctor, in Castle Rock, Colorado.

“Whenever she wants to stretch, she will come up and gently paw me,” relates Proctor. “Her favorite is the upward dog pose. Before practicing doga, this dear one had trouble getting to her feet, and then was lame for a minute. Now she is able to get up and move about immediately.”

When exercising with pets, always keep plenty of water handy, start slow and watch out for how the weather or workout affects the participants. Scientists have changed from saying it takes 21 days to form a new habit to admitting it may take up to three times that long. That might be true for people, but try explaining it to the dog standing at the back door on day two— he’s ready to do it again.

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PetSmart Utica, 45050 Northpointe Blvd. 586323-7030.

Adoptions - 11am-3pm. We do adoptions every Saturday. FREE. Peters True Value Hardware Store, 3455 W. Highland, Milford.

Adoptions - 12pm-3pm. We do adoptions every Saturday! FREE. Pet Provisions, 5757 Whitmore Lk Rd., ste 200, BRIGHTON. Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society Adoptions - 3rd and 4th Saturdays. PetSmart Roseville, 32074 Gratiot Avenue. 586-294-0519 Homefurever Dog and Puppy Event - 12-4pm.

Every other Saturday. We have dogs and puppies for adoption every Saturday. Petco, 1217 Coolidge between 14-15 Mile, Troy. 248-643-0694. Call for days: Rescue phone: 313-897-4931.

Homefurever Dog & Puppy Adoptions - Every other Saturdays. Dog and puppies available for adoptions. FREE. Petco- Roseville, 32074 Gratiot 131/2 Mile Masonic, Roseville. Call for days: Marilyn 313-897-4931.

Adoptions - 12pm-4pm. We do adoptions each Sat. & Sunday every month. FREE. PetSmart, BRIGHTON. Last Chance Rescue Adoption - 12-3pm. Adoptions are being done on-site, lots of animals all shapes and sizes! Recurring event. Pet Provisions, Whitmore Lake Rd, Suite 200, Brighton. 810-227-0967.

Dog Adoption Day - Every Saturday. Cat adoptions every day. Working with Happy Homes Rescue, Almost Home Animal Haven and Companion Pet Rescue. Premier Pet Supply, 31215 Southfield Rd., Beverly Hills. Info: 248-647-4310. See ad page 45.

Elizabeth Lake Animal Rescue - 1st Saturdays: 10am-2pm; 3rd Saturdays: 1-4pm. Pet Supplies Plus, 8020 Cooley Lake Rd, White Lake.

248-360-1400.

Forget Us Not Rescue - 1st & 3rd Saturdays 124pm. Pet Supplies Plus, 42241 Garfield, Clinton Twp. 586-228-0090.

Rescue One Dog Adoptions - 9am-1pm. Pet Supplies Plus, 3110 W. Silver Lake Rd, Fenton.

810-714-4973.

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WEdNEsdaY, MaY 29 Introduction to mariTm - 5-7 pm. Explore the mystical inner workings of the Mandala, and how certain symbols and colors reveal our true psyche. Carol Kalvelage is the only certified MARI practitioner in Michigan. $25. Mott Community Education, LAPeeR. 810-667-6546.

Raw Foods for Healing - 7-8pm. The best foods you can put in your body are fresh greens! Learn some creative ways to snake those essential leafy greens into your everyday meals. $10. Wheatgrass and Sprouts, 1925 West Maple Road, TROy. Deb Klungle 248-497-4189. See ad page 61. essential Oils For Allergies - 7-8:30pm. Learn to manage your seasonal allergies by using pure therapeutic essential oils. Reduce the use of over the counter medications that could lead to uncomfortable side effects. Nic will explain the best way to apply specific oils to help bring balance to all body systems for maximum relief of seasonal allergies as well as some food sensitivities. FREE. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, ROCHeSTeR. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064. See ad page 61.

ThUrsdaY, MaY 30 Raw Food Basics - 7pm. Presented by Deb Klungle, Nourished Body | Satisfied Soul. Cost: 2 for $10.

Register at our Customer Service Desk. Whole Foods, ROCHeSTeR HILLS. 248-371-1400.

See ad page 61.

Quit Smoking with Hypnosis - 6-8 pm. Give up those cigarettes the easy way. $25. Mott Community Education, LAPeeR. 810-667-6546.

Raw Food Basics: your Pantry - 7-8pm. Learn about many different ingredients used in raw food preparation including salts, sweeteners (& which are safe for diabetics) & other raw products. $10.

Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, ROCHeSTeR HILLS. Customer Service 248371-1400.

saTUrdaY, JUNE 1 Floral Design - 1-3pm. Learn to create your own silk centerpiece with Celeste McKeon. Bring a container and arrive early to choose your supplies.

Class held at Past Tense in Lapeer. $10+ (supplies paid to instructor). Mott Community Education, LAPeeR. 810-667-6546.

Arm Balance Workshop - 2-4pm. Warm up & prep for the challenge of the arm balances. Step by step instructions will allow you to have something to work on if not the full pose!! $25. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHeSTeRFIeLD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 62.

Juicing and Sprouting Seminar - 10am-12pm.

Learn to grow your own wheatgrass and sprouts and how to juice them in this demo led by grower Anca Iordachianu who healed herself of cancer with these green juices. $10. Wheatgrass and Sprouts, 1925 W Maple Rd, TROy. Anca Iordachianu 248-822-9999.

See ad page 59.

Fighting Auto Immune Disease? - 10am-12:30pm.

Integrity presents a Holistic Workshop with 4 local Holistic Providers addressing inflammation. $20.

Brown and Brown Insurance, 1190 Torrey Rd, FeNTON. Robin 877-780-2129.

sUNdaY, JUNE 2 kensington metropark Triatholon - Swim, bike and run at this event that will begin at Maple Beach. Kensington Metropark, near mILFORD/ BRIGHTON. 810-227-8910.

Free Health Fair & exhibition - 10am-4pm. June 2 & 9: Discover how our practitioners can support you in health & wellness. Demos and presentations both dates. Details at www.thesoulsspace.com FREE. Soul Space, 210 W. University Dr. Ste 6, ROCHeSTeR. Crystal 855-200-7685. See ad page 27.

TUEsdaY, JUNE 4 Algo Clay for healing and detox - 6:30-8pm. Learn about Clay’s amazing healing properties and how to use it in drinks, masks, baths and body wraps to detoxify your body in just 21 days. $10. Wheatgrass and Sprouts, 1925 W Maple Rd, TROy. Anca Iordachianu 248-822-9999. See ad page 59.

VegmI Presents: Vegan 101 - 7pm. Join VegMichigan for this monthly event, which will include a cooking demonstration and samples, discuss how easy it can be to transform a standard meal to a delicious, meat-free option. FREE. Registration required at Customer Service desk.

Whole Foods, ROCHeSTeR HILLS. 248-3711400.

ThUrsdaY, JUNE 6 Protecting our Great Lakes, Rivers & Fisheries

by Harvesting Rainwater - 7-8pm. Special handson Building Rain Barrels & Rain Gardens. The Southeast Michigan Group of the Sierra Club, a 100% Volunteer Run and Funded non profit group with over 4500 members in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and St Clair Counties. BIRmINGHAm Unitarian. Info: Julie Ann Wang, Group Chair, SEMG. 248-854-2195.

Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) - 6:30-8:30pm.

Discover your natural ability to unwind tension, structurally reorganize, & move into higher states of growth through gentle contacts along the spine.

FREE. Soul Space, 210 W. University Dr. Ste 6, ROCHeSTeR. Crystal 855-200-7685. See ad page 27.

Rain Barrels & Rain Gardens - 6:30-9pm.

Learn how to use rain barrels, rain gardens and native plants to help reduce sewage pollution, save money and protect our Great Lakes. FREE. Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave, BLOOmFIeLD HILLS. Julie Wang 248854-2195.

Alexander Technique Demo - 7-8:30pm. A lecture/ demo with activities to illustrate a few of the many aspects of this practical Technique. Take away

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Juicing for Health with Anca -7-8pm. Learn about juicing’s powerful benefits and how to juice in this amazing demo led by Anca and hear her story about healing cancer with green juices. $5. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Blvd, ROCHeSTeR. Call store to register 248-371-1400. See ad page 59.

FrIdaY, JUNE 7 Breathwork - 6:30-8:30pm. Join Paula Rowe, Certified Breath Master, in this transformational evening & give yourself the gift of true clarity & powerful healing. $20. Soul Space, 210 W. University Dr. Ste 6, ROCHeSTeR. Crystal 855200-7685. See ad page 27.

U.S. Amateur Disc Golf Championship Tournament - Thru June 9. Watch top amateurs from across the U.S. and Canada compete in this tournament. Fee for entrants. Kensington Metropark, near mILFORD/BRIGHTON. 810-227-8910.

markyourcalendar michigan energy Fair

The largest and longest running event of its kind in Michigan. Exhibits and workshops will provide the latest information on solar, wind, and energy efficiency products, financial assistance and programs that can help you. Friday will be for energy professionals, facility managers, and educators and there will be a $25 charge to attend workshops. Saturday will be free for attendees and a variety of workshops and exhibits will include kids’ activities, alternative fuel vehicle showcase.

Green School art contest winners, Mayors’ energy panel, wind farm tour and music.

Friday, June 7 & Saturday, June 8 LUDINGTON, MI Info: www.GLREA.org

saTUrdaY, JUNE 8 Acro yoga Playshop - 3:30-5pm. Matt & Micha from Detroit Flyhouse show us the fun of acro yoga, no experience is needed & everyone is welcome. Just bring your sense of adventure. $25. Santohsa Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHeSTeRFIeLD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 62. essential Oil Basics - 11:30am-12:30pm. Makeover Your Medicine Cabinet NATURALLY! Join us as we explain the power of various NATURAL, ORGANIC, SAFE & EFFECTIVE essential oils & supplements! FREE. White Lotus Yoga, 67989 Van Dyke, ROmeO. Shelley Dempsey 586-557-2530.

TUEsdaY, JUNE 11 Stress the 'Silent' killer - 6-7:30pm. Talk & Complimentary Dinner Recognize potential health problems, prevent cancer, heart disease. Gifts for attendees. Minimize STRESS! RVSP Call TODAY! FREE. Dr. Bence at Ike's Restaurant, 38550 Van Dyke Ave, STeRLING HeIGHTS. Diane or Beth 586-978-9900. See ad page 32.

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Namaste Yoga embraces everyone, regardless of age, flexibility or the size of your body. Our teachers come from a variety of traditions; our students hail from all walks of life.

Yoga Classes:

We offer a variety of Yoga classes. Whether a novice or seasoned practitioner, you’ll find a home at Namaste Yoga.

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• 2nd Thursday: Yin with Lynne • 3rd Thursday: Restorative with Sandra • 4th Thursday: Kundalini Practice & Summer Gong Serenade with Kulbir

309 S. Troy St • Royal Oak

248-399-YOGA (9642) www.Namaste-Yoga.net

emotional Wellness with e.O. - 6:30pm-7:30pm.

Learn which essential oils are extremely effective for dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and much much more! FREE. Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave, WARReN. Chris Ball 586-804-4089.

WEdNEsdaY, JUNE 12 3-Day Juice Fast for Detox - 6-8:30pm. Attend this 3 day detox program that will help you heal, have more energy, lose weight and boost your immune system. $25. Wheatgrass and Sprouts, 1925 W Maple Rd, TROy. Call store to register 248-8229999. See ad page 59.

Common "Scents" - 6:30-8pm. Come and discover how & why essentials can be used to heal physical & emotional ailments. Scents discussed this evening; Lemon, Lavender & Peppermint. FREE. Soul Space, 210 W. University Dr. Ste 6, ROCHeSTeR. Crystal 855-200-7685. See ad page 27.

Autism! 7-8:15pm. The rapid rise in Autism is staggering. Find out why this is happening and what the common denominators are. You may be surprised! Learn how this condition has been improved without drugs. Presented by Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist. FREE! Whole Foods, ROCHeSTeR HILLS. Call 248-879-1900 to register.

ThUrsdaY, JUNE 13 Wheatgrass Juice Tasting - 5:30-7:30pm. Talk with Anca Iordachianu of Wheatgrass & Sprouts. Try her sweet wheatgrass juice & learn how she healed herself from cancer with green juices. FREE. Whole Foods Market, 2880 W Maple Rd Troy. Call store to register 248-822-9999. See ad page 59.

markyourcalendar Locally grown, farm fresh fruits & vegetables, flowers, breads & baked goods, honey, weekly cooking at Packard Proving Grounds demonstrations, crafters & 49965 Van Dyke Ave artisans, local Shelby Twp, MI 48317 businesses between 22 & 23 Mile Rds & more!

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Stand Up Paddle (SUP) yoga

Beginners Welcome! Our H2YO Instructor will teach paddling & yoga on the water. Find your bliss on the H2O. Cost includes equipment rental & instruction

Beginner $45 • Ongoing $25 June 13 - 11:15am-12:30pm

Paddle the Mitten & Brighton Rec. BRIGHTON Info: Linda 810-626-8923 Book Online today! PaddleThemitten.com Caregiver Support Group - 10-11:30am. A FREE monthly support group that provides community support, quality resources, and a gathering place for sharing. Held the second Thursday of every month at the Stonegate Health Center -in LAPeeR. Mott Community Education. LAPEER, 810-667-6546.

Raw Food Tasting - 5:30-7:30pm. Get the glow!

Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body|Satisfied Soul for some simple, delicious, nutritious raw foods you can make at home. FREE. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple Road, TROy. Dawn Danhausen 248-649-9600. See ad page 61.

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FrIdaY, JUNE 14 Green Lecture Series - 12pm. FREE. Whole Foods, ROCHeSTeR HILLS. 248-371-1400.

Hatha yoga - 3-4:15pm. Yoga class linking breath and movement in an easy to moderate flow. Class varies from week to week encompassing tonglen meditation, restorative yoga and flowing yoga series.

Instructor: Sue Albert, Certified Yoga Instructor RYT $15. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, ROCHeSTeR. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064. See ad page 61.

saTUrdaY JUNE 15 2nd Annual Sprint & Splash Duathlon - Includes a 5K run and 5K kayak event. The route travels the scenic shoreline of Lake St. Clair then paddles the serene waters of Lake St. Clair. Stand up paddleboard competition will follow the race.

Lake St. Clair Metropark, near mT. CLemeNS. 586-463-4581.

What’s the BUZZ on Honey? - 1-3pm. Have you heard the BUZZ around town regarding the Bee population and the issues facing them? Without the bee population, there will be no pollination for plants or food, what can we do about it? Learn ways to protect these AMAZING creatures then sample all the varieties we have in store! The first 20 people to join our class will receive a FREE book about the Healing Power of Foods, complete with DVD! Whole Foods Market, 2880 W. Maple, TROy. 248-649-9600.

sUNdaY JUNE 16 Father’s Appreciation Day! - 9-10am. Join us Saturday morning for a FREE 2 egg omelet prepared to order for all of the Dad’s in the store! Each Dad will get a FREE omelet with choice of toppings, VEGAN tofu scramble with assorted toppings available upon request! Happy Father’s Day from Whole Foods Market! 2880 W. Maple, TROy. 248-649-9600.

TUEsdaY, JUNE 18 The motherhood experience - 7-9pm. A group discussion holistically exploring topics such as the of the myths of motherhood & learning good self-care tips. $5. Mental Fitness Center, 850 W University Ste C, ROCHeSTeR. Joelle Kekhoua 248-933-0387. See ad page 29.

Are Smart meters Really Smart? - 7-8:30pm.

Lecture, followed by Q & A, detailing the health damage and privacy intrusion caused by "smart" electric meters. By Michigan Stop Smart Meters.

Free. FREE. Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Old Towne Rd. ROCHeSTeR. David Sheldon 248-604-7545.

WEdNEsdaY, JUNE 19 Raw Foods for Healing - 7-8pm. Yes, you can eat pasta on a raw food diet! Learn to make simple, nutritious, delicious Asian noodles & capellini pomodoro from fresh vegetables! $10. Wheatgrass and Sprouts, 1925 West Maple Road, TROy. Deb Klungle 248-497-4189. See ad page .61 The Amazing Thyroid! 7-8:15pm. Learn how to support this incredible gland. Discover its link to heart health, digestive issues, weight gain and more.

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demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing addresses these issues. FREE! Vitamin Shoppe, ROCHeSTeR HILLS. Call 248-879-1900 to register. energy ettiquette - 6:30-8pm. Learn how to protect yourself from irresponsible energy & be more responsible for your own & the impact it has on others. Led by Teri Sertic. $25. Soul Space, 210 W. University Dr. Ste 6, ROCHeSTeR. Crystal 855-200-7685. See ad page 27. essential Oils Raindrop - 7-8:30pm. Discover how to bring balance & harmony to your body by using Young Living’s Raindrop Technique. This treatment uses several essential oils and blends to enhance your overall wellbeing not only physically, but mentally & emotionally as well. FREE. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, ROCHeSTeR. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064. See ad page 61.

ThUrsdaY, JUNE 20 Raw Food Basics - 7-8pm. Join Deb Klungle for a tour of Whole Foods. Learn where to find ingredients used for raw food prepation in the store & how to pick out produce. $10. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, ROCHeSTeR HILLS. Customer Service 248-371-1400. See ad page 61.

Better health Now and for the Future - 6:308:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN and FirstLine Therapy Program Coordinator, will cover the elements and benefits of the program, which focuses on food, special testing and meeting your goals for a healthier life by using a personalized approach. The program is conducted in both individual sessions and group meetings. $5 advance/$8door. Call to register, The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, Ste, 100 CLARkSTON. 248-625-6677. See ad page 9.

Wellness Seminar - 7-8:15pm. Speakers Dena Holmes & Michael Mleczko, R.Ph. will explain the power of various NATURAL, ORGANIC & EFFECTIVE solutions such as essential oils & more!! FREE. Compounding Pharmacy & Wellness Ctr, 8170 23 Mile Rd, SHeLBy TWP. Dena Holmes 248-303-3611. See ad below.

FrIdaY, JUNE 21 108 Sun Salutations - 7:30-9pm. Celebrate the Summer Solstice with 108 Sun Salutations for Charity while expressing gratitude for all that you have in your life. Everyone is welcome!

Donation. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHeSTeRFIeLD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 62.

saTUrdaY, JUNE 22 Wheatgrass Juice Tasting - 10am-1pm. Talk with Anca Iordachianu of Wheatgrass & Sprouts. Try her sweet wheatgrass juice & learn how she healed herself from cancer with green juices. FREE. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Blvd, ROCHeSTeR. See ad page 59.

Awakening to Love - 7-9:30pm. Free MiniWorkshop. Discover how your beliefs about love, intimacy and sexuality affect your relationships, sexual satisfaction, marriage, body image and ability to find love. In this workshop, you'll have the opportunity to connect with others through verbal sharing and exercises designed to open your heart. Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church, SOUTHFIeLD. RSVP/directions: 734-523-8566.

Health Starts Here Grill’in and Chill’in Summer

markyourcalendar Reiki Class Level I, II and master

Want to tap into your natural energy? Come and join a Reiki Class! You can take level I & II for $200 or all three levels for the full price.

$350.00 Sunday, June 23 - 9am-9pm

Shanti Counseling Services, LLC 6199 Miller Rd., Ste A • SWARTZ CReek Call Theresa Callard-moore, RmT 810-630-0904 x2

- 12pm: Rochester Hills; 1pm Troy. Celebrate summer throughout the store with delicious ideas and recipes that are plant strong, nutrient dense, and perfect for summer happenings. Visit each department with a Picnic Checklist provided to you and taste items perfect for Grill’in and Chill’in!

FREE. Whole Foods, ROCHeSTeR HILLS. 248371-1400; TROy 248-649-9600.

TUEsdaY, JUNE 25 Preventing/Overcoming Diabetes - 6-7:30pm.

Talk/Dinner Prevent/Overcome diabetes simply and naturally. You can do this, live longer, & enjoy your family/friends with more energy. Call TODAY! FREE. Dr. Bence at Ike's Restaurant, 38550 Van

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ThUrsdaY, JUNE 27 Raw Food Basics - 7pm. Presented by Deb Klungle, Nourished Body | Satisfied Soul. 2 for $10 Register at our Customer Service Desk. Whole Foods, ROCHeSTeR HILLS. 248-371-1400. See ad page 61.

saTUrdaY JUNE 29 Local Taste Fair - 12-4pm. We’re celebrating our local Michigan vendors and inviting them to come in and tell their story. Learn how you can reduce your carbon footprint while supporting our Michigan economy. Each of our local products tells a story; stop in, taste, learn and enjoy some of the products our beautiful state has to offer! Whole Foods Market, 2880 W. Maple, TROy. 248-649-9600.

Plant exchange - 10am. Meet other gardeners and exchange any plants you wish to put up for adoption.

Information on native plants, butterflies and plants for sale. You do not have to bring plants to exchange; those who do will receive a CD of local wildflowers.

Plant exchange is free/vehicle entry permit req'd.

Preregister. Environmental Discovery Center near WHITe LAke. 248-625-7280.

Reiki I & II Certification Become a Reiki Practitioner

Saturday, June 29 9:30am - 5pm $250 ($100 deposit)

Colombiere Retreat Center, CLARkSTON For more information or to register:

Dory Jolin 248-390-9293 www.SelfAcceptanceHealing.com

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Cafe Sunday - 11am-4pm. Sundays offering organic coffee and tea, with variety of gluten free organic vegan and raw treats to purchase to make your visit like a family visit. WiFi available. Bernie's Best, 3370 Highland Rd, Waterford. 248-738-3734.

See ad page 4.

Meditation & Study Group - 6-7pm. Learn how to start or keep your meditation practice, all levels welcome. Donation. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 62.

Ashtanga Short Form - 7:30-8:30pm. Based on a set sequence of yoga poses developed by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 62.

Hypnotherapy with Cheryl Beshada, C.M.Ht. 9:30am-7pm by appt. Also Wed’s. Cheryl teaches and specializes in Personal Empowerment, Releasing Blocks and Patterns of Negative Behavior, Higher Self Communication. Free Consultation.

Warren. 586-751-7500. See ad page 36.

La Leche League of Lake Orion - 10am. Daytime Series meeting: 3rd Monday. FREE. Christ the Redeemer Church, 2700 Waldon Rd, Lake Orion.

Tawnya 586-604-4074.

Breastfeeding Info/Support: La Leche League of Warren - 10:15 am. 1st Mondays. FREE. St. JohnMac. Hosp. Med. Educ. Ctr, 12000 E. 12 Mile. Enter @ Main Hosp. entrance & turn L. Mtg in 1st bldg on L, Audit. A. WARREN. Info: Ginny 586-940-1634.

Whole Foods Meatless Mondays with Mood! 4-6pm. To celebrate SUMMER our In-Store Demo Specialist Mood will be working his culinary magic and whipping up easy meals with simple ingredients to inspire you at home. Enjoy NEW SUMMER recipes each week that taste divine without the cholesterol. Whole Foods Market, 2880 W. Maple, Troy. 248-649-9600.

Jen's Warm Slow Flow Yoga- 5:30pm. Connect with your breath and still your mind in this moving meditation. $12. Powerhouse Gym Yoga Studio, 400 East Brown Street, Birmingham. Jen Cooper 248-563-7300.

Intermediate Vinyasa Flow Yoga - 6-7:15pm. A place to get comfortable with strong yoga practices, a good slow burn. $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, Warren. Pattie McCann 248-5638615. See ad page 62.

Better You Fitness - 6:30-7:30pm. Also Wed & Fri same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. 2 week trial, $18. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad inside back cover.

Ashtanga/Corepower Mix - 7-8pm. Hot class strong focus on Core strengthening and Ashtanga yoga-neck rubs $10. The Yoga Path , 1086 N Irish Rd Ste 3, Davison. Maria Burnash 810-919-9642.

See ad page 52.

ON TARGET Basic Yoga - 7:30-8:45pm. Basic Yoga with a different focus each week. Learn how yoga can help it all $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, Warren. Pattie McCann 248-5638615. See ad page 62.

Sunrise Yoga - 6-7am. Early morning wake up yoga great way to start the day Beginners welcome. $10.

The Yoga Path , 1086 N Irish Rd Suite 3, Davison.

Maria Burnash 810-919-9642. See ad page 52.

Meditation / Restorative Yoga - 12:45-1:45pm.

Also Thur. Class to relax meditate with supported yoga poses good for MS,fibromyalgia Donation. The Yoga Path, 1086 N Irish Rd Ste 3, Davison. Maria Burnash 810-919-9642. See ad page 52.

Hypnotherapy with Frank Garfield, C.M.Ht. Also Thurs 9:30am-7pm by appt. Frank teaches and specializes in all aspects of hypnotherapy, Medical Hypnotherapy and hypnotherapy for Pregnancy and Childbirth. Free Consultation. Warren. Call 586-751-7500. See ad page 36.

Monthly EFT Group - Second Tue 6-9pm. Oakland County. Details: Annette: 248-334-9214.

See ad page 58.

Tai Chi - 6:30-7:30pm. Eric Scott, 23 years' experience. 2 week trial, $16. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad inside back cover.

Lyme Disease Support Group - 7pm. First Tuesday monthly (except Jan, July & Sept). Open to anyone in the Detroit metropolitan area who has, thinks they might have, or cares about someone who has Lyme Disease. Northwest Unitarian-Universalist Church, 23925 Northwestern Highway, Southfield.

248-354-4488.

Guided Group Meditation - 7-8:30pm. During June. Release, Renew, Rejuvenate with guided visualization. All welcome. $15. Soul Space, 210 W. University Dr. Ste 6, Rochester. Crystal 855-200-7685. See ad page 27.

Macomb County Homebirth Circle - 7-8:30pm.

Social gathering where women are supported for their choice to birth at home. FREE. Thrive In Line Chiropractic, 51309 Mound Rd, Shelby Township. Erica Michaels 248-881-0836.

Farmers' Market/Crafts - 9am-3pm. 5/22 - 10/9 Local produce,baked goods,diabetic socks,Project Fresh & more. FREE. Durand Union Station, E.Main St., Downtown , DURAND. 989-288-3561.

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Adult Women’s and Children’s Domestic Violence Support Groups - 10-11:30am. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell. Info: 517-548-1350.

Prenatal Yoga - 7-8pm. Yoga benefits all stages of pregnancy, learn balance, find peace for birth. $10.

The Yoga Path, 1086 N Irish Rd, Ste 3, Davison.

Maria Burnash 810-919-9642. See ad page 52.

Guided Group Meditation - 7-8pm. Release, Renew, Rejuvenate with guided visualization. All are welcome. $10. Soul Space, 210 W. University Dr. Ste 6, Rochester. 855-200-7685. See ad page 27.

Meditation / Restorative Yoga - 12:45-1:45pm.

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Special Needs Adaptive Yoga - 4:30 pm -5:30 pm.

Ages 10 to 15 attends class with caregiver. Begins July 7 thru August. $8. The Yoga Loft & SHARP Fitness, 555 S. Saginaw St, Flint. Lois Schneider 810-232-2210.

Yoga - 6-7:30pm. Instructor Chris Duncan, RYT. 6 years' experience. 2 week trial, $20. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad inside back cover.

Tai Chi for Health - 6:15-7:30pm. Certified instructor with 10 years' experience. All fitness levels welcome. 8 weeks/$10 class. $8/class student/senior.

Healthy Happy Whole, 317 S Elm, OWOSSO. 989720-HEAL. See ad page 56.

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group - 6:308pm. 4th Thur. Open to the public, free of charge and are attended by families, caregivers, and friends of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementia disorders. Lapeer Library- Margurite D. Angeli Branch. FREE. Info: Amy DeNise 810732-8500.

Health Seminars - 7-8pm. Different topics each week, with Dr. Dennis Benn. Call for weekly topics.

FREE. Alternative Health and Rehab Centre, 2284 S Ballenger Hwy Ste F, Flint. RSVP 810-235-5181.

See ad page 10.

La Leche League of Lake Orion - 7:30 pm. Evening Series Meeting: 2nd Thursday. Toddler Meeting: 4th Thursday. Babies and children welcome.

FREE. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. Baldwin, Lake Orion. Tawnya 584-604-4074.

Mommy & Me Yoga - 9:30-10:30am. Yoga for caregivers and littles, age 8 weeks-3 years, in a relaxed setting. $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, Warren. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615.

See ad page 62.

Zumba Fitness - 12:15-1pm. Latin-inspired fitness class for weight loss and enhanced health. All fitness levels welcome. $8 drop in, $5 drop in for students/ seniors. Healthy Happy Whole, 317 S Elm, OWOSSO. 989-720-HEAL. See ad page 56.

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Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Chinese Health Clinic • 248-276-8880 Hailan Sun, MD (China) Dipl. Ac 3075 E. Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills ChineseHealthInstitute.com

State of Michigan Registered, NCCAOM Certified. Former MD in China served North American people for over 27 years with acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Specializing in various pains and intestinal problems. See ad page 28.

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Offering personalized natural health care that focuses on treating the root cause of the illness, not just the symptom.

A safe and effective alternative for children, adults and seniors. Specializing in infertility, internal medicine and pain management.

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MICHIGAN ORIENTAL MEDICINE Acupuncture and Herbs Karen DeBruyn, PT, Dipl.OM 12809 S. Saginaw, Suite 206 Grand Blanc, 810-694-3500

Providing acupuncture and herbal medicine to optimize your health and wellness. Specializing in pain management, sports injuries, women's health, immune support, insomnia, and stress management.

Sunshine healing center 42192 Garfield Rd. Clinton Township 586-226-2811

Rid yourself of allergies! Focusing on ridding ourselves of food allergies; chronic illness, persistent viruses, parasites, fatigue and cancer. Successful for 30 years using herbology and kinesiology.

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Terry Robinson, RPN, Natural Therapist Advanced NAET Practitioner 725 S. Adams S-185, Birmingham 248-792-2229 • NewLifeAllergy.com

505 W. Breckenridge • Ferndale 586 Lakeside Park • Port Huron AlexanderTechniqueStudios.com CStrozier@AlexanderTechniqueStudios.com The Thinking Person's Response to Pain & Stress Learn to identify, eliminate and prevent harmful postural habits that can cause, or aggravate, stress, pain or freedom of movement.

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Bowen Therapy MARK ROGERS

1775 E. 14 Mile Rd., Birmingham 248-761-4135 AdvancedBodyworkLLC.com “The alternative, alternative therapy!”‑ Unique, gentle and effective pain relief technique. Not massage.

Back/neck pain, Fibromyalgia, migraines, TMJ, carpal tunnel, frozen shoulder and more. 15 years bodywork experience. See ad page 12.

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ChirOprACtiC AltErNAtivE hEAlth & rEhAB CENtrE, pllC S. Ballenger Hwy, Flint • 810-235-5181

Dr. Anna Saylor, DICCP Dr. Lara McMahon, DC 4203 Rochester Rd., Royal Oak 248-616-0900 - VanEveryChiropractic.com Get the best Chiropractic adjustment of your life! We offer a unique, breakthrough, gentle approach to Chiropractic care called Koren Specific Technique (KST). See ad page 11.

DR. BENN DC BA, 30 years in practice treating sports, family, chronic and non-responsive conditions. See ad page 10.

CAFÉ OF liFE ChirOprACtiC Dr. Erica Peabody, Chiropractor 521 North Leroy St., Fenton 810-629-6023

Serving the Exceptional Chiropractic Experience.

The Café of Life ® is a unique concept. A place that thinks radically different about health and wellness, and provides a healthy environment.

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Grand Blanc • 810-694-3576 Richmond • 586-727-7500 NWPRC.com

Dr. Morningstar is the developer of the TornadoSuit and ARC3D Scoliosis Therapy. His treatment approach has already received national media attention for it's long-term effectiveness. Preventing scoliosis surgery in children, and maximizing pain relief function in adult scoliosis patients. See ads pages 41 & inside front cover.

NuCCA ChirOprACtOr

Dr. Jamie L Cramer 4101 John R Rd., Ste 300, Troy 248-680-7200

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Wills FAMily ChirOprACtiC Dr. Jason Wills • 248-922-9888 5885 S. Main St., Suite 4, Clarkston

Wide range in care choices, from low force adjusting techniques to traditional Chiropractic. Dr. Jason Wills specializes in Applied Kinesiology, a technique not widely found in North Oakland, that assesses the functionality of each individual. Visit their website at: WillsFamilyChiropractic.com. See ad page 12.

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prOgrEssivE ChirOprACtiC Dr. Mike Paonessa 716 W. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak 248-544-4088

Dr. Mike, a husband and father of three, takes pride in offering family chiropractic care using techniques tailored to each i n d i v i d u a l ’s n e e d s .

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colon hydrotherapy alternative health & Rehab centre, PLLC S. Ballenger Hwy, Flint • 810-235-5181

Advanced I-ACT certified Colon Hydro therapist available 3 days/wk. Water based cleansing of large intestines and colon's impacted waste. See ad page 10.

Craniosacral therapy guided touch • denae tait Lapeer • 810-614-7582

Pain/stress relief and more with Craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy and holistic nutrition. 11 years experience. See ad page 25.

Dentistry David Ewing, DDS, LPC 5516 Torrey Rd, Flint 810-232-2515

General Dentistry, including root canals, dentures, extractions, bridges, composite (white) fillings, crowns, TMJ, N.E.T. for pain control, anxiety and more. Nutrition and ZOOM teeth whitening. See ad page 19.

David W. Regiani, DDS, PC Holistic General Dentistry 101 South Street, Ortonville 248-627-4934 RegianiDental.com

Mercury and metal-free dental materials, non surgical perio treatment, Invisalign© Orthodontics, DDS weight-loss system, cosmetic dentistry and TMJ pain diagnosis & treatment. Over 25 years of providing dental services to the community. See ad page 17.

HPS Advanced Dental care, PC Heather Pranzarone Stratton, DDS 4741 24 Mile Rd., Ste. C, Shelby Township 248-652-0024 • HPSDental.com

Our Family and Cosmetic Dental Practice is committed to practicing dentistry with a biocompatible approach. We perform mercury free/ mercury safe dentistry in a friendly, caring atmosphere for the entire family. See ad page 23.

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Dr. Christine Kaczmar 47729 Van Dyke Ave. • Shelby Township 586-685-2222 Founder of "14-Point Digestion Discovery System" Solutions for Diarrhea, IBS, Constipation, Colitis, etc.

When the source of stress is known, the treatment becomes obvious. Dr. Christine uses 100% natural digestive formulas to nourish your body back to health. See ads outside back cover & page 17.

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Education / schools NATURAL MEDICINE, MASSAGE THERAPY, ENERGY MEDICINE 734-769-7794 NaturopathicSchoolofAnnArbor.net

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Annette R. Richards, LMSW, AAMET Level 3 Advanced Practitioner 248-334-9214 • AnnetteRichardsEFT.com Experienced EFT Practitioner offering regular EFT groups to borrow benefits and individual sessions, weekdays, evenings and weekends to learn EFT for personal use; affordable fees.

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Qi Healing Sanctuary

Gary Blaze • 248-250-1831 2820 W Maple, Suite 232, Troy QiHealingSanctuary.com Qi Healing Sanctuary provides rejuvenating, relaxing Qi healing treatments by 30 year expert healer and Qigong t e a c h e r, G a r y B l a z e .

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Counselor, MA, Certified Hypnotherapist 26711 Woodward, Huntington Woods 248-688-6469 Specializing in counseling and/or hypnotherapy for anxiety, stress, self esteem, self-hypnosis and pain control. See ad page 29.

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Traditional TaeKwon-Do training for ages 5 through seniors. Adult enrichment classes in Yoga, Kick-fit and Women’s self-defense.

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Consultations available with our knowledgeable and experienced staff. See ad page 7.

WhEAtgrAss ANd sprOuts Anca & Gabriel • 248.822.9999 1925 West Maple Road, Troy WheatgrassAndSprouts.com

Learn about juicing's powerful health benefits and sample fresh delicious juices in Anca's classes. We also sell juicers, wheatgrass, sprouts and growing supplies and offer free home delivery.

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Medical Hypnotherapist Jon Tomlinson, with 90% success rate. Helping with conditions: quit smoking, weight loss, golf and much more. See ad page 10.

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integrative medicine ABC Wellness • Diane Culik, MD

Calendar A wonderful resource for filling your workshops, seminars and other events.

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Board Certified Holistic MD. Natural Thyroid/ Adrenal and Bio-Identical Hormones. NEW: Ozone injections/systemic therapy, Pulsed Electro Magnetic Therapy (see Dr. Oz), Foot Detox, Release of Trapped Emotions.

Budaj Chiropractic and Nutrition

5793 W. Maple, #147, West Bloomfield 248-626-0001 In practice since 1983.

Multiple non-invasive techniques for effective treatment outcomes.

Medical knowledge, combined with Chiropractic and nutritional expertise treats the source of the problem, whether chronic or for prevention. See ad page 14.

The Downing Clinic

Laura Kovalcik, DO, FACOI 5715 Bella Rose, Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com

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Practice emphasizes natural treatments where possible and uses special testing to determine health and nutritional status. Support services onsite include:Acupuncture, Bowen Therapy, Rolfing® Structural Integration, Massage, Healing Touch, IV Therapy. Clinic specializes in primary care, natural treatments for menopause and andropause symptoms, Osteoporosis, cholesterol management, Candida, Fibromyalgia. See ad page 9.

Longevity Health Institute 1467 E 12 Mile Rd, Madison Heights 248-548-3060 1555 E South Blvd, Rochester Hills 248-459-1139 LongevityHealthInstituteInc.com LewerenzMedicalCenter.com

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Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

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massage therapy Alternative Health & Rehab Centre, PLLC 2284 S Ballenger Hwy, Ste F, Flint 810-235-5181 • www.AHRC.us

A diagnostic, treatment and research centre with a holistic, personal approach. Acupuncture, Chiropractic, sports rehab and exercise, massage, oxygen therapy, detox and more. See ad page 10.

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Safe, effective options utilizing medical intuition to assess the root cause of disease or dysfunction in the body. Also herbal, homeopathic, JMT and vibropathic remedies. Physician testimonials available. See ad page 26.

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Mental Wellness A Perfect Balance

Debbie Bollen • Jenny Harwood Farmington Hills • 248-254-7827 PerfectBalanceMind.com Holistic, non-invasive brain optimization technology, identifying where brainwave patterns are not functioning at optimal levels. Specializing in: anxiety, memory/focus problems, sleep issues, PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Brain Injury.

The Wellness Counselors

Laura J. Russell, LLPC, NCC 115 Walnut Suite #2 • Rochester 248-812-9048 • TheWellnessCounselors.com Successfully helping people who suffer from autoimmune diseases or pain to improve the quality of their lives.

Treating: PTSD, Anxiety, Depression using EMDR, CBT and Relaxation.

advanced nutritional solutions Lee Rossano, CNC Rochester Hills • 248-652-4160 whysuffer.NET

Lee brings 10 years of clinical experience, the most advanced assessment techniques, and a lifetime of intuitive healing with personalized health plans to help cease suffering. That means better sex, energy, and a greater sense of happiness! See ad page 25.

Nutritional Health Restoration Sandra L. Waters RN BSN Waterford, 248-698-8855 NutritionalHealthRestoration.com

Helping your body repair itself and restore normal function by providing proper nutrition. 25 years' extensive medical background. Advanced certified in Nutrition Response Testing. Nutritional teaching, testing, classes & supplements. Specializing in thyroid, body & hormonal imbalances, food sensitivities, metal/chemical detox and parasite cleansing to restore your body’s health and balance.

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Comprehensive treatment options to maximize your results. Bio-identical hormones, IV nutritionals, HcG weight loss, manipulation under anesthesia, decompression therapy, exercise with oxygen therapy, and cancer therapies. See ads pages 41 & inside front cover.

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pharmacy Physicians Compounding Pharmacy

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Dr. Pavel Bence, DC, CCWP • 248-568-4212 39573 Mound Road, Sterling Heights WellnessChampions.org National speaker, Physician and leading wellness professional specializes in optimum health, the prevention paradigm, maximizing wellness in the workplace. To schedule a Lu n c h /L e a r n L e c tu r e , Health Fair or Computerized Stress Analysis, contact PR Director Caroline or email: Bence@ WellnessChampions.org. See ad page 32.

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