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newsbriefs Acupuncturist Joins Area Clinics
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cupuncturist Jeffrey Remer has joined Fenton’s Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic and the Natural Wellness and Pain Relief Center in Grand Blanc and New Baltimore. He is a licensed acupuncturist and nationally certified in Oriental Medicine as a Diplomat in Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Remer incorporates numerous modalities including: acupuncture, acupressure, Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese bodywork (Tuina), moxibustion, Qigong, Tai Chi and Meditation, to name a few. He has experience treating rare and the hard to treat diseases and specializes in pain management, Chinese facial rejuvenation, and Tuina. Remer has also studies numerous martial arts. He teaches classes in Tai Chi and Kung Fu in Fenton and Rochester. Contact Remer at 586-943-7545. The Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center is located at 10683 S. Saginaw, Suite B, Grand Blanc. Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic is located at 12272 Fenton Rd, Suite 3, Fenton. See their ads on pages 13, 19 & 29.
Fresh, Organic and Amish Food Store Opens in Metamora
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andy Hund of Cass River Bulk Foods is pleased to announce the opening of his new store on M-24/Lapeer Road in Metamora. Formerly, his retail operations were based in Michigan’s thumb area. The new store features Amish style bulk food including Amish made crafts, in season produce and organic grains and flours. They also carry hard-to-find spices, jellies and jams, Frankenmuth coffees, natural laundry soap, honey and many other healthy and natural food products. Cass River Bulk Foods is located at 4053 South Lapeer Rd (M-24), Metamora. For more information, call 810-678-2740 or visit CassRiverBulkFoods.com. See ad page 6.
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newsbriefs Davison Practitioner Offers Thai Massage
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raditional Thai Massage has a history of more than 2,500 years in Thailand. It originated from Eastern healing traditions intended to make a connection with mind, body and spirit. Traditional Thai Massage is a technique that can increase the flow of energy through the body as a whole by releasing tension, energy blockages and restoring harmony. Julie Kordyzon of Relaxation Station, in Davison, now offers this ancient tradition. Thai massage works with the muscles, bones and joints to improve circulation and to increase flexibility and range of motion. It helps with the kinesthetic awareness of the body, resulting in ease of movement, improved posture and even injury prevention. The Traditional Thai style involves physically stimulating and adjusting the client’s body through deep stretches, breathing practices, acupressure and rhythmic compression. The client is fully clothed and there are no oils or creams used throughout the session. The practitioner uses hands, thumbs, forearms, elbows, knees, and feet to create a unique therapeutic experience. Traditional Thai Massage is often effective in reducing low back pain, reducing neck and shoulder pain, and even headaches. It also supports athletes preparing for and recovering from competition. Recipients have reported reduced discomfort from fibromyalgia, insomnia, diabetes, scoliosis and arthritis. Benefits of Traditional Thai Massage tend to multiply with regular treatment, Kordyzon says. Relaxation Station is located at 105 East 2nd Street, in Davison. For more information, call 810-516-8685.
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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that works for all. Accommodating All
Call to Expand the Meaning of Universal Health Care Practitioners of alternative therapies intent on influencing the health care reform process continue to petition Congress to think of health care as more than just medical care—and to allow insurance companies to provide coverage for their holistic treatments. In 2007, a survey of 18 major HMOs and insurance providers revealed signs of progress: 14 of them covered at least 11 of 34 alternative physical therapies, the most common being chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, biofeedback and naturopathy. Coverage varies by state, but experts expect insurance policies will follow demand. Estimates put current annual spending on complementary and alternative therapies at $33 billion. President Obama has expressed willingness to at least consider a role for some alternative therapies in universal health care, but has set a tough standard. He told a town meeting in Missouri, “My attitude is that we should do what works… I will let the science guide me.” Lobby to retain the people’s right to choose their own health care at HealthRevolutionPetition.org. News sources: Time.com; SixWise.com
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New Study Says Dreams Tune Up the Brain To Freud, dreaming provides a playground for the unconscious mind; to Jung, it is a stage where the psyche’s archetypes act out primal themes. Recent theories hold that dreams help the brain to consolidate emotional memories and to work through current life problems. Now, in a new paper published in the journal Natural Reviews Neuroscience, Dr. J. Allan Hobson, a psychiatrist and longtime sleep researcher at Harvard, argues that the main function of rapid-eye-movement sleep, or REM, when most dreaming occurs, is physiological. The brain is warming its circuits, anticipating the sights and sounds and emotions of waking, tuning the mind for conscious awareness. “It’s like jogging; the body doesn’t remember every step, but it knows it has exercised. It has been tuned up,” says Hobson. “It’s the same idea here.” The theory might help explain why people forget so many dreams. Hobson co-authored another paper with Ursula Voss, of J.W. GoetheUniversity in Frankfurt, in the journal Sleep, where scientists found that lucid dreaming, one of many examples of a mixed mental state, has elements of both REM and waking awareness. In a lucid dream, Hobson explains, “You are seeing the split brain in action. This tells me that there are these two systems, and that in fact, they can be running at the same time.”
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globalbriefs Earth Victories
Props for North America’s Green Youth Leaders Six of 125 North American youth applicants who are spearheading programs successfully tackling environmental problems have been recognized by Earth Island Institute as winners of its 10th anniversary Brower Youth awards. The nonprofit organization supports those under age 23 who are creating solutions to protect the health of our shared planet. The latest winners are Alec Loorz, Adarsha Shivakumar and Hai Vo of California; Robin Bryan of Manitoba; Diana Lopez of Texas; and Sierra Crane-Murdoch of Vermont. The 2009 young leaders are responsible for, among other achievements, saving 1 million acres of boreal forest, helping to prevent permitting for 20 new coal-fired plants and five coal mining applications for mountaintop removal, and transforming food purchasing across the University of California system to nutritious and sustainable products. To date, a total of 61 award recipients have raised $1.4 million for environmental causes; trained 3,000 youths in advocacy; organized 32,000 youths in environmental projects and involved thousands more adults in 3,300 events and actions; held 500 lobby meetings with elected officials; helped to pass eight bills; implemented 20 university-wide environmental policies; and produced 20 documentary films.
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lutamic acid, the most common amino acid in vegetables, and which accounts for almost a quarter of the protein in vegetables, also helps reduce blood pressure. Eating a vegetable-based diet, suggests a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, could help counter the current massive public health problem of high blood pressure, for which diagnosis and drug treatment is often inadequate.
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olic acid, or folate, a B vitamin found in many vegetables and whole grains, is known to reduce neural tube defects in infants when taken during pregnancy. But now, a study at the University of Southern California has discovered that men taking a daily folic acid supplement of 1 milligram ran twice the risk of prostate cancer than those who took a placebo. Many foods are already fortified with folic acid, say experts in a BMC Public Health article, and taking the vitamin in supplements may result in “overdosing.” Source: BioMed Central, 2009
Surfing the Web Boosts Brain Power
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ew, long-term research by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center shows that middle-aged people who practice yoga gained less weight over a 10-year period than those who did not, independent of other physical activity and changes in dietary habits. The difference is that yoga teaches mindful eating. The researchers found that people who were aware of why they ate and stopped eating when satisfied weighed less than those who ate without that awareness. Yoga cultivates mindfulness in a number of ways, starting with being able to hold a challenging pose. A practitioner’s ability to be calm and observant during physical discomfort teaches how to maintain calm in other challenging situations as well, such as declining to eat when we’re not hungry or eating extra food when it tastes especially good. Satisfaction also comes in awareness of how food looks, tastes and smells. The researchers concluded that mindfulness appears to be a state that can augment the usual approaches to weight loss, such as counting calories, limiting portion size and not eating when emotionally upset or depressed. Adding yoga practice to a standard weight-loss program may both make it more effective and promote eating behavior that is healthy and empowering.
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he thyroid, one of the most important glands, influences many body functions, including maintaining energy levels, sleep and metabolism. To function properly, it needs the right nutrients, foremost among which is iodine, a basic building block of thyroid hormones. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, iodine deficiency is on the rise in the United States, and choosing foods wisely is crucial. Sea vegetables, such as kelp, wakame and nori, the seaweed used for making sushi, are good sources of iodine and many other key minerals that support thyroid health. Zinc, iron and copper are essential to producing thyroid hormones, and antioxidants like vitamins A, C and E are necessary for neutralizing physical oxidative stress, a condition that often occurs along with poor thyroid function. Selenium, a trace mineral needed only in tiny amounts, is readily supplied in foods like Brazil nuts, peanuts, fish, eggs, parsley, oats and mushrooms, as well as the noted sea vegetables. Source: Adapted from WomentoWomen.com.
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ood old-fashioned vinegar, an indispensible ingredient in zesty salad dressings and tangy pickles, is living up to its age-old reputation in folk medicine as a health promoter. According to researchers with the Central Research Institute of the Mizkan Group Corporation, in Japan, this kitchen staple is a natural fat fighter that might help us control our weight. The researchers showed that mice fed a highfat diet and given acetic acid developed up to 10 percent less body fat than the control group; acetic acid is the main component found in all vinegars. The study results also suggested that vinegar slenderizes by turning on genes which produce specific proteins that break down fatty acids in the body, thereby preventing fat accumulation and weight gain.
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GUARDING AGAINST
How Environmental Toxins May Contribute to Autism Spectrum Disorder by Brita Belli
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hen the results of an autism study were published in the journal Pediatrics in October 2009, the figures were shocking—one in every 91 U.S. children was reported to have autism. That was up from one in 500 a decade ago, with boys four times as likely to acquire the disorder. Behaviors of autism include: failure to respond to stimuli or make eye contact; speech delays; compulsive behavior like head-shaking; stacking objects or intense repetition of daily activities; and extreme noise sensitivity. For years, research into the causes of autism has revolved around genetics. Even as the rate of autism among the nation’s children continues to rise at an astonishing 10 to 17 percent a year, research has been slow to shift its focus to other factors—namely, environmental toxins.
The Chemical Connection New autism research is making the case that environmental toxins such as mercury, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), flame retardants and pharmaceutical drugs—including antidepressants in utero or antibiotics in infancy—may be aggravating a pre-existing genetic condition. Yet James Adams, head of the Autism/Asperger’s Research Program at Arizona State University, remarks that, “There is still extremely little money out there for looking into environmental issues.” Adams’ own research has discovered a correlation between heavy metal exposure and autism severity. In one study, Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), a medication used to treat lead poisoning, was administered to children with autism. The researchers found that children with autism “dumped three times as much mercury as typical children,” reports Adams, suggesting that their bodies could not properly excrete the toxin. In another study, the baby teeth of children with autism were found to contain twice the mercury as those of typical children.
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Adams’ findings have also uncovered one common thread in the medical history of children with autism: heavy use of oral antibiotics in infancy. He explains that antibiotics disrupt the gut’s good flora, further diminishing the child’s ability to excrete toxins. Such treatments are primarily used for recurring ear infections, but as Dr. Jerry Kartzinel reports in his book, Healing and Preventing Autism (co-written with celebrity autism treatment advocate Jenny McCarthy), those frequent ear infections are, “the most common marker for immune system dysfunction... in babies and very young children.”
A New Approach A growing number of doctors like Kartzinel and researchers like Adams are subscribing to the protocols set out by Defeat Autism Now! (DAN), a project of the nonprofit Autism Research Institute, which supports a biomedical basis for autism and its treatment. DAN practitioners, according to the group’s description, “do not regard psychotropic drugs as the best or only means of treating autistic patients.” Instead, they look for triggers that may aggravate a pre-existing genetic condition. These include everything from vaccines to environmental toxins, like mercury, in fish, arsenic in drinking water and lead in air pollution; overuse of antibiotics and over-the-counter medicines in early infancy; and a
diet heavy in wheat and dairy that contributes to gut inflammation. This holistic view of autism’s causes also extends to the potential range of treatments. These may include chelation therapy (removing heavy metals), gluten- and casein-free diets (removing wheat and dairy), administering supplements with omega-3 fatty acids and/or hyperbaric oxygen therapy (in which oxygen is administered in a pressurized chamber). “The presumption,” advises Richard Lathe, a molecular biologist and author of Autism, Brain, and Environment, “is that environmental toxicity has increased enough that, combined with childhood vaccines, [industrial] production and fish consumption, it has led to an increase in total exposure to heavy metals.” Consequently, these concerned researchers are pointing out clear steps that parents can take to minimize their own and their children’s toxic exposures, starting by taking precautions during pregnancy, minimizing exposure to mercury by avoiding fish like shark and swordfish and limiting consumption of albacore tuna. Pregnant women, counsels Lathe, should also be sure to take the proper prenatal vitamins, such as calcium, so that the fetus is not drawing minerals from the mother’s bones, where heavy metals are stored. “The body locks heavy metals away in bone and fat,” explains Lathe. “During pregnancy, that stuff is recycled [in supplying nourishment] to the child.” It’s also important to avoid exposures to toxic chemicals via cleaning products, both during pregnancy and after birth. Homemade substitutes, using ingredients like distilled white vinegar and baking soda, are safe (and cheap) alternatives. Other chemical culprits? Plastic containers and bath toys can leech chemicals when heated, cleaned or used for teething. Car seats and crib mattresses made with flame retardants, as well as toys with lead paint, carry toxins. A 2005 study from the nonprofit watchdog Environmental Working Group found an average of 200 industrial chemicals and pollutants in umbili-
cal cord blood samples from 10 babies born in U.S. hospitals around the country. Of these, the report said, “180 cause cancer in humans and animals, 217 are toxic to the brain and nervous system and 208 cause birth defects... in animal tests.” For children who may have an underlying genetic predisposition to autism, the chemical overload starts early. Increasing it through allergy-triggering diets, an overload of antibiotics and/or mercury-containing vaccines
The Female Hormone Roller Coaster: I Want Off This Ride!
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t is no secret that as we age, our bodies go through several agerelated changes. Our hair thins and/or grays, our metabolism slows, we get wrinkles, our memory dulls, and women’s bodies feel like blast furnaces in mid-February. These and other problems may be directly attributable to one thing: hormones. 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. For those women out there who experience hot flashes, mood swings, headaches, decreased libido, depression, difficulty losing weight, bone density loss, and insomnia, there may be an answer to your prayers – it’s called bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). BHRT is endorsed by several medical and community organizations, including the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the Citizens for Health. Bio-identical hormones are plant-derived hormones that have the exact same molecular structure as those hormones made in the human body. Doctors who specialize in anti-aging and regenerative medicine have been using BHRT to dramatically improve the daily lives of woman all over the world for the past 20 years. BHRT is much safer than conventional synthetic hormone replacement drugs like PremPro and Premarin, which have been linked to increased risk of
could have dangerous, long-lasting consequences. Informed parents know to take precautions early and often. Resources: Autism Research Institute at DefeatAutismNow.com; Environmental Working Group at ewg.org; Pediatrics published study at http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/ peds.2009-1522v1. Brita Belli is the editor of E – The Environmental Magazine.
stroke, breast cancer, heart disease, and circulatory disease. Because BHRT is such a powerful therapeutic agent in combating and treating the symptoms of menopause and hormone imbalances, BHRT should be administered by physicians who specialize in anti-aging or functional medicine. These physicians employ specific types of laboratory testing essential to the safe and scientific application of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. If you are one of the millions of women who suffer from the uncomfortable and often painful symptoms of menopause, or have endured repeated failed attempts to treat various symptoms like headaches, irritability, pre-menstrual back pain, thinning hair, and chronic fatigue, help is available in the Genesee/Northern Oakland and Macomb counties. Megan Strauchman, DO, is the medical director of the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers of Michigan, with convenient locations in Grand Blanc and New Baltimore. She is expertly trained in the use of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, and has been successfully using it for hundreds of woman in southeast Michigan. For free information on the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers of Michigan, Dr. Strauchman, and BHRT, please call 810-694-3576. Our friendly staff will assist in getting you this important, life-changing information.
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inspiration
Dueling New Year’s Lists by Scott Blum
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was fortunate to spend time with an enigmatic man completely changed my life to be named Robert during a very special period of my the person I always wanted to life. Robert taught me many things during our be. The second list contains days together, and this time of year all the things I could do, by reminds me of one particular interaccepting my current life action we had. and taking realistic steps “Now that you are becomtowards the life I want to ing more aware,” Robert said, lead.” “you need to begin to set “Let me see the secgoals for yourself, so you ond list,” he said. don’t lose the momentum I handed him the second you have built.” list, and without even looking “Like New Year’s resoluat it, he ripped the paper into tiny pieces tions?” I asked. and threw it in the nearby garbage can. His “That’s an interesting idea,” he disregard for the effort I had put into the list smirked. “Let’s do that.” annoyed me at first, but after I calmed down, By then, I was used to his cryptic reI began to think about the first list in a different sponses, so I knew something was up because light. In my heart, I knew the second list was a of the way his eyes sparkled as he let out an “What you should cop out, and the first list was the only one that impish laugh. really mattered. or could do with “Tonight’s assignment is to make two “Now, the first list,” Robert said, bowing lists,” Robert continued. “The first is a list of all your life no longer his head and holding out both of his hands. the New Year’s resolutions you want to keep, I purposefully handed him the first list and matters. The only held his gaze for several seconds, waiting for and the second is a list of all the New Year’s resolutions you will keep. Write the want list thing that matters, him to begin reading the page. After an unfirst, and when you have exhausted all of your usually long silence, he began to crumple the from this day ideas, then write the second list on another paper into a ball and once again tossed it into sheet of paper.” the can without looking at it. forward, is what That night I went home and spent some “What did you do that for?!” I couldn’t you must do.” time working on the two lists. The want list felt hide my anger any longer. overwhelming at first, but after a while I got Robert began to speak in a quiet and asinto writing all the things I had always wanted sured voice. “What you should or could do to do if the burdens of life hadn’t gotten in the way. After with your life no longer matters. The only thing that matters, nearly an hour, the list swelled to fill the entire page and from this day forward, is what you must do.” contained nearly all of my ideas of an ideal life. He then drew a folded piece of paper from his back The second list was much easier. I was able to quickly pocket and handed it to me. I opened it carefully, and found commit 10 practical resolutions to paper that I felt would be a single word floating in the middle of the white page: both realistic and helpful. “Love.” The next day, I met Robert in front of the local food co-op, where we seemed to have most of our enlightening Scott Blum is an author and co-founder of DailyOM.com, conversations. “Tell me about your two lists,” Robert said, as a source of nondenominational inspirational content and the familiar smirk crept onto his face. courses by luminaries in their fields. For more information, “The first list contains all the things I should do if I also visit ScottBlum.net.
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envisioning the future of
HEALTHCARE As a tie-dye-clad, free-spirited medical student of the ’60s with a fascination for botanical remedies, Chinese medicine and mind-body healing, young Andrew Weil soon became disheartened by the conventional approach to medicine as practiced in the West. “I was dismayed at the lack of connection with the natural world, the complete ignorance about botanicals and the utter absence of interest in any mind-body connection,” recalls Dr. Weil, who graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1968 as a medical doctor, with no intention to ever practice medicine. “I left there completely unprepared to help people stay well. I got very discouraged.” Now, 40 years later, this bestselling author, internationally renowned physician and founder of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine has channeled his discontent into action. Weil is among those pioneering a burgeoning new kind of medicine that many insist holds the answer to our nation’s healthcare woes.
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ntegrative medicine, a thoughtful blend of conventional medicine, common sense prevention and modalities once dubbed alternative, such as acupuncture, meditation, breath work and dietary supplements, has caught on widely from coast to coast in the past decade, both among consumers and once-skeptical healthcare practitioners. The Association of American Medical Colleges reports that 113 of the nation’s 126 medical schools now include discussion of complementary and alternative therapies in conventional
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medical courses. Seventy-seven offer standalone electives in such approaches as traditional Chinese medicine and mindfulness-based stress reduction. As of this year, eight major medical schools require that students take part in a 250-hour integrative medicine curriculum as part of their residency. According to the American Hospital Association, 16 percent of hospitals, including medical facilities at Harvard and Duke universities, now feature integrative medicine centers. Of those that don’t, 24 percent plan to offer them in the future.
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In February 2009, the Institute of Medicine, once leery diabetic. He had all the risk factors for heart disease,” of all things alternative, held a momentous two-day summit, says Guarneri. She enrolled him in a $2,800, three-month Integrative Medicine and the Health of the Public, inviting weight loss and exercise program (covered only in part by 600 policymakers and practitioners to explore where this insurance). “He lost 168 pounds and he went from taking new form of medicine is taking us. Days 16 drugs to three. Just with that single later, a congressional health commitindividual, the system saved enormous tee was calling on Weil—once a dark amounts of money.” horse among his medical colleagues—for “No amount of testimony about how to fix the nation’s Money Talks ideological argument crumbling healthcare system. In 1997, after years of quietly teachHis answer: Stop focusing so much ever changed anything. ing and practicing integrative medicine on making our current system more in Arizona, Weil was propelled from accessible via insurance reform, and It was when pocketrelative obscurity to the cover of Time instead, create a new system. books started getting magazine. He has since become a go-to “What we have is not a healthcare resource for both lawmakers and other system at all; it is a disease management squeezed that people doctors seeking healthcare advice. system,” advises Weil. “Making the curWeil believes that money, or lack started paying attention. rent system cheaper and more accessible thereof, made it happen. will just spread the dysfunction more Things are going to “No amount of ideological argument widely. What we need is a new kind of ever changed anything,” he reflects. In get a lot worse, and medicine.” this case, “It was when pocketbooks when they do, the started getting squeezed that people Integrative, started paying attention. Things are going wisdom of what we to get a lot worse, and when they do, Not Alternative are doing will become the wisdom of what we are doing will Mary Guerrera, a medical doctor and become even more apparent.” director of integrative medicine at the even more apparent.” During congressional testimony University of Connecticut School of before the Senate committee on health, Medicine, stresses that integrative is not education, labor and pensions last Feb~ Dr. Andrew Weil just another word for alternative. ruary, Weil joined heart physician and “Alternative medicine indicates health guru Dr. Dean Ornish and others something to be used in place of. Inin rattling off a stunning list of statistics: tegrative is a term that has emerged in the past decade to The United States currently spends 16 percent of its gross reflect a bringing together of the best that conventional and domestic product on health care, more than any other counalternative medicine have to offer,” says Guerrera, who try in the world, yet its health outcomes are ranked 37th went on to study acupuncture and holistic medicine after in the world by the World Health Organization. In 2006, completing her conventional medical training in the ‘80s. insurance companies covered 1.3 million coronary angioShe explains that because one person can’t be an expert plasty procedures, at roughly $48,000 each, and 448,000 in everything, integrative medicine hinges on the idea of coronary bypass operations at a cost of $99,000. Yet, things team care. For instance, a cancer patient might see her spelike nutrition counseling, exercise programs and stress-recialists for chemotherapy and surgery, and then be referred duction classes, which studies show could prevent as much to an acupuncturist for treatments to help with nausea or as 90 percent of all heart disease, are typically not covered pain management, as well as a nutritionist to help her restore lost weight. A patient going into surgery might practice by insurance. That, remarks Weil, needs to change, and he’s optimismindfulness-based meditation beforehand, which has been tic that it will. shown to hasten healing times, decrease hospital stays and “We need to transform medicine so we are not so dethus, save money. pendent on these high-tech expensive solutions for every“Integrative medicine is team-based, collaborative care,” thing,” concludes Weil, who outlines his plan in his new Guerrera explains. book, Why our Health Matters: A Vision of Medicine That Cardiologist Mimi Guarneri is medical director and Can Transform the Future. “We need doctors who know founder of the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, a when and when not to use them and who are trained to use multi-disciplinary center that offers care for people with other kinds of interventions. That’s the great promise of inteheart disease, pain, weight management needs, cancer, grative medicine: It can bring effective, lower-cost treatments diabetes, stress and women’s health issues. She notes that into the mainstream.” the center receives 3,500 patients a month, many of whom arrive seeking relief from costly drugs or surgeries. “One patient came to me who had just had a bypass. He was 330 pounds, suffered from sleep apnea and was
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Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer in Colorado; connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.
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ANTI-AGING Research Helps Us Live Longer and Healthier by Lisa Marshall
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ive hundred years after explorer Ponce de Leon roamed the West Indies and Florida in search of a vigor-restoring “fountain of youth,” we have yet to come up with a way to turn back time. But according to physicians and researchers at the cutting edge of anti-aging research, we’re learning a lot about how to keep the signs of aging at bay. “We’re seeing a ton of compelling research lately on how to slow down the clock and live better and longer,” says Dr. Andrew Weil, an integrative physician and author of Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Well-Being. “Happily, most of us will not have to age the way our parents and grandparents did.” In the past decade, breakthrough research has radically changed our understanding of why our brain, organs and skin age and what we can do, eat or apply to slow the process. Here’s a look at some of the latest science and the technologies to grow out of it.
Workouts for the Aging Brain Perhaps the greatest fear of an aging Baby Boomer is not flabby abs or wrinkling skin, but rather, the specter of a withering brain. By age 40, reports the Alzheimer’s Association, twothirds of us experience occasional lapses of memory. By age 65, 20 percent suffer mild cogni tive impairment. One in eight
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seniors will suffer dementia. In essence, as our body is exposed to food, air “What we have learned and sun, it throws off toxic byproducts, called For decades, scientists assumed the brain in the free radicals, that eat away at cell walls, causwas “hardwired” by around fifth grade, with a ing disease. In our youth, we have a built-in finite number of neural connections that inevipast few years system of antioxidants that mop up free raditably atrophy over time, stealing our cognitive is that you can cals. sharpness. It turns out they were wrong. literally exercise In other words, “Like a new car, we have this “What we have learned in the past few your brain and remarkable array of catalytic converters to clean years is that you can literally exercise your brain and add in new circuitry. You can rewire add in new circuitry. up the byproducts of burning fuel,” explains You can rewire it.” Joe McCord, Ph.D., a pioneer in antioxidant reit,” says Professor Andrew Carle, director of search from the University of Colorado-Denver. the Program in Assisted Living/Senior Housing ~ Andrew Carle “But as we age, our catalytic converters wear Administration at George Mason University, in out.” Fairfax, Virginia. Initially, test tube studies showed that simple, nutriThe concept, called neuroplasticity, has spawned a $265 tional antioxidants like vitamins C and E could neutralize free million brain-game industry, according to consulting firm radicals. This led to a 21st century boom in single-antioxidant SharpBrains. More than 700 senior housing facilities now supplements. But it turns out that their effect is minimal, “like feature computer brain games, and “brain gyms” are popping up in cities nationwide. Such games are typically either down- a firefighter with one bucket, trying to put out a house fire,” loadable programs for a home computer or a standalone game McCord says. Instead, he and others contend, we need to prompt the console. They challenge hand-eye coordination, auditory body to produce more of its own antioxidants. Several nutriprocessing, memory and the ability to multitask. Typically, the ents, including sulforaphane from broccoli, curcumin from program adapts as the user plays, throwing in new challenges. turmeric, anthocyanins from berries, licorice and shallots, and Why not just read a book or do a crossword puzzle? the herbs milk thistle and ashwaghanda, have been shown to “These are already well-trodden neuronal pathways,” says do that. Now, supplement companies are rolling out an array California neuroscientist Henry Mahncke, Ph.D., vice presiof new products, including Protandim by Life Vantage, a proddent of research for brain game pioneer Posit Science. “We uct that came out of McCord’s work, and GliSodin, by Isocell, know from brain imaging studies that if you have something aimed at boosting internal antioxidant production. that you are already good at and you do it, not much new One 2006 trial conducted at the University of Colorado lights up in the brain.” showed that when 29 people took Protandim, biochemical By contrast, one 2006 study of 2,800 seniors, published markers of oxidative stress declined by 40 percent after one in The Journal of the American Medical Association, found month. Another study, published in the Proceedings of the that those who engaged in a 10-session cognitive training National Academy of Science in 2007, found that a combiprogram, with a four-session booster training at 11 and 35 nation of sulforophane and curcumin reduced skin cancer months, had less difficulty with daily living than the control in mice. group. More, they still showed heightened cognitive abilities Meanwhile, researchers are exploring another comfive years later. pound, resveretrol, contained in the skins of red grapes, berA 2009 study, published in the Journal of the American ries and dark beans, for its ability to slow aging by activating Geriatrics Society, showed that 487 seniors who spent an genes called sirtuins. hour a day, for eight weeks, using Posit’s brain fitness program One 2008 study by the National Institute on Aging performed better on mental acuity tests than the control group. found that mice fed resveretrol had better balance and motor Just which game is best remains a matter of debate. Curcoordination, plus bone, heart and eye health. Human trials rent options are on the table at Dakim.com, GamesForThhave been scarce, but several are ongoing. In the meantime, eBrain.com, PositScience.com and VigorousMind.com. hundreds of resveratrol supplements “We still haven’t had a study comparing this $500 brain have hit the market, and some doctors game to this $100 brain game to havsay they are confident in its safety and ing someone who never did crossword already taking it themselves. puzzles start doing crossword puzzles,” “Based on the science, I don’t relates Carle. His advice: Find a new think there is a down side,” says Pittsintellectual challenge that we enjoy burgh neuroscientist and physician enough to do regularly. Joseph Maroon, author of The Longev“Probably the best single factor in ity Factor, published this year. all of this is the extent to which the games get used,” he adds.
Healthy Skin
Anti-aging Supplements When it comes to the aging of organs, much research in recent years has focused around the free radical theory.
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Dr. Valorie Treloar, a Massachusetts dermatologist, says the antioxidant theory has spurred a host of new topical products, made with everything from marine pine bark and green tea to acai or gogi berry, all potent antioxidants. “One
“To age gracefully means to let nature take its course while doing everything in our power to delay and prevent disease.” ~ Dr. Andrew Weil of the advantages to using it topically is that you can get a higher quantity of the active molecule in the skin, assuming it is in a form that penetrates through the epidermis,” she explains. Also, keep an eye out for new topical omega-3 fatty acid and topical probiotics aimed at maintaining a proper microbial balance on the skin. One of the most radical topical skin care breakthroughs, from NuSkin, is a line of AgeLoc products that not only triple collagen production while dramatically decreasing an age-causing enzyme, but now also act on targeted groups of genes that regulate how we age. In effect, it resets the genes to youthful activity. Numerous companies are also exploring the “beauty from the inside-out” concept, crafting everything from antioxidant-rich skin health shakes to candy chews made with cocoa antioxidants. One recent study in the Journal of European Nutrition found that when women ingested 329 milligrams of cocoa daily, the flow of blood and oxygen to the skin nearly doubled. “In the past few years, we have seen some really good, well-designed trials showing that internal nutrients can make a difference, too,” remarks Alan Logan, a doctor of naturopathy and author of Your Skin, Younger. Weil says he sees the wealth of new anti-aging innovations as intriguing, but notes that one other critical factor for healthy aging often eludes people: To accept growing older and all the wisdom and experience it brings, with optimism, rather than dread. “The denial of aging is counterproductive,” he says. “To age gracefully means to let nature take its course while doing everything in our power to delay and prevent disease.”
Pain Relief While You Sleep: The MUA Experience W hen most people hear the phrase ‘pain management’, they think of steroid injections, addictive narcotic pain medications, epidural injections, or even more invasive procedures like spinal stimulator implants. Unfortunately, none of these therapies actually corrects the cause of the pain, but rather masks the pain by blocking nerve transmission, or by dampening pain receptors in the brain. In many cases, people who have tried one of these therapies have usually tried several of these, with little success. Now, a new procedure, called manipulation under anesthesia (MUA), is available at the American Surgical Center in West Bloomfield. MUA is a decades-old osteopathic procedure where the patient is given a sedative medication, and while sedated, the patient’s back and joints are taken through a series of stretches to break up the scar tissue and fibrous adhesions that restrict normal joint movement and thus correct the underlying cause of back, neck, and joint pain. Since the patient is under sedation, he/she feels no pain whatsoever, and the muscles can be stretched and massaged to their fullest potential without any resistance. The entire procedure lasts about 20 minutes, and is typically repeated over a 3-5 day span. The majority of patients who have MUA report an average 80-85% overall improvement by the end of the MUA protocol. In fact, a recent study in the Journal of Neurological and Orthopedic Surgery showed that 58% of patients who receive MUA totally eliminate their need for pain medication. Even up to 6 months after the MUA, patients’ pain levels are still reduced an average of 62%. In a similar study, nearly 95% of all patients who were out of work due to injury
were back to work within 6 months following the MUA procedure. According to Dr. Megan Strauchman, medical director of the Michigan MUA Group, “this is great news for patients who are out of work, and need to support their families. MUA gets people out of pain rapidly, and gets them up and moving again in a very minimal amount of time.” The Michigan MUA Group, headed by Dr. Strauchman, is a network of Michigan physicians who are all certified to perform MUA for chronic pain. Their network of physicians is located in various cities throughout the Metro Detroit area. Until now, Michigan residents would have had to travel out-of-state for this revolutionary pain management procedure. “MUA is an ideal treatment for people with fibromyalgia, disc bulges or herniations, failed back or neck surgery, frozen shoulder, and for people who’ve tried unsuccessfully to get relief from chiropractic care, physical therapy, steroid injections, or continue to live off of addictive pain killers,” says Dr. Strauchman. People interested in having the MUA procedure require a preliminary evaluation by a Michigan MUA Group physician, like Dr. Strauchman. This evaluation consists of a physical exam, x-rays, laboratory studies, and sometimes neurodiagnostic testing, which determines whether not the patient will achieve a good clinical result. For more information on MUA, contact Mary or Caroline at the American Surgical Center: 248-5387095 or visit MichiganMUA.com. For N. Oakland/Genesee County, call Dr. Strauchman: 810-694-3576. For S. Oakland/Macomb County, call Dr. Stanczak at 586-7746301.
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NATURAL DEFENSE Top 10 Whole Foods to Counter Aging by Gary Null
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oday’s battle against the effects of aging buzzes with hype about acai, goji, noni and mangosteen. But what about the foods most people typically eat?
It turns out that many anti-aging foods can be found in everyday kitchens, and unlike some other solutions, they can keep us looking and feeling younger and improve our all-around health without breaking the budget.
1. Oranges
Loaded with antioxidants, oranges are also packed with vitamin C, fiber and folate and significant amounts of vitamins A and B1, potassium and calcium. According to studies by the Australian research group CSIRO and others, oranges help boost immunity, lower cholesterol and reduce free radical damage and oxidative stress.
2. Blueberries
One of the most exciting nutritional properties of blueberries is their abundance of antioxidants called anthocyanins. Studies published in the Journal of Neuroscience suggest that these powerful phytonutrients neutralize free radical damage, enhance the health of all body tissues, protect the cardiovascular system, guard the brain against oxidative stress, and improve brain function, including memory.
3. Onions The more pungent the onion, the greater the health benefits. Studies like those from Cornell University have found that high onion consumption lowers blood sugar levels and decreases total cholesterol, while increasing levels of HDL (good cholesterol). Consequently, onions are beneficial in preventing heart disease and stroke.
4. Garlic
Known health benefits of garlic are extensive. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry reports that garlic inhibits cardiac artery calcification and reduces
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the amounts of free radicals in the bloodstream, helping to reduce plaque deposits in the arteries. Research by the University of Maryland Medical Center also attests that garlic contains anti-inflammatory compounds that help protect against conditions often associated with aging, like asthma and arthritis.
5. Legumes All types of everyday legumes are an excellent source of cholesterol-lowering fiber and energyboosting protein and iron. No one bean has an advantage over the others in providing vital nutrients. Lentils are high in fiber and, according to a study published in Nutrition Reviews, help to manage blood sugar. Black beans are rich in anthocyanidins. Kidney beans, filled with thiamin, work to improve functioning of neurotransmitters essential for memory, notes the National Institutes on Aging. Green beans are rich in vitamin K, essential to bone support. Garbanzo beans provide high amounts of minerals that aid in metabolizing carbohydrates, fats and proteins and strengthening tooth enamel, as studied by Dr. Lydia Bazzano, a professor at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. According to research by the National Institutes of Health and others, fiber-rich legumes play an important role in the prevention of gallstones, increased cardiac health, regulation of blood sugar, lowered total cholesterol levels (as well as increasing beneficial HDL cholesterol) and protection from cancers, especially colorectal cancer.
6. Shiitake Mushrooms
These fungi are a good source of iron and lentinan, a polysaccharide that studies at the Iizuka Institute, in Japan, suggest activates our immune system’s tumor-fighting T cells.
7. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are loaded with healthy vitamins and trace minerals. They are also a good source of lycopene, which studies from the American Association for Cancer Research have linked to the protection of DNA from damage, prevention of heart disease and protection against cancers, including colorectal, breast, endometrial, lung and pancreatic types. Tomatoes are also rich with carotenoids, which research by the Cochrane Hepato-Biliary Group has associated with protection from heart disease and cancer, improved night vision and regulation of blood sugar.
8. Leafy Greens Calorie-forcalorie, greens are among the most nutrient-packed foods we can eat. Spinach, kale, arugula, Swiss chard, cabbage, collard greens and watercress are all solid sources of powerful nutrients. Eating a variety of leafy greens has been shown by Katherine Tucker, Ph.D., with the Jean Mayer U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, to help improve bone density (a problem area when aging), increase night vision, lower blood pressure, boost energy, increase circulatory health, protect against macular degeneration, and work to prevent a variety of cancers. 9. Soy Although soy is a legume, it deserves separate mention, because of its extensive and well-researched health benefits and use in a wide range of forms. Soy offers a high concentration of molybdenum, a trace mineral that plays a role in three enzyme systems
involved in metabolizing carbs, fats and proteins and tryptophan, an amino acid essential for growth and normal metabolism, as well as iron, fiber, phosphorus, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, copper, vitamin B2 and potassium.
10. Whole Grains While most Americans know that whole-grain breads and pastas are healthier than those made with refined white flour, we might include many grains other than wheat in our diet, in order to fight the effects of aging. Spelt, for example, provides riboflavin, which research from the Micronutrient Information Center with the Linus Pauling Institute shows can promote healthy skin and good vision. Barley can help with sleep regulation. Millet can help reduce the risk of a heart attack and lower blood pressure. With all these examples of truly good eating right in our own kitchen, there is no reason not to start improving our diet right now to pave the way for a longer, healthier life. Gary Null has written 70 books, booklets and audio CDs on health and wellness, nutrition and alternative medicine. His syndicated radio talk show, Natural Living with Gary Null, is the longest-running continuously airing health program in America, and now also airs on the Internet. Null owns a dietary supplement company and a health foods store in New York City. For more information visit: GaryNull.com
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Anti-aging Prescription
Movement as Medicine A Universal Antidote to Aging by Katy Bowman
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ave you ever compared the benefits of a walk around the park with taking an anti-inflammatory medication? How about correlating a game of hopscotch with high bone density? Many of us are very compliant when following a drug, herbal or vitamin prescription, but when our health care practitioner recommends exercise as a treatment, we too often accept that information with a shrug. It just doesn’t seem as critical. Yet, just as chemicals may affect specific body tissues, so do different machines, movements and modes of exercise. A healthy body is a fine-tuned mechanism, circulating essential blood, lymph and electrical impulses efficiently. While we may accept the belief that our circulation invariably degrades as we get older, it is really that we move less and allow our muscles to tighten. Muscles are the main force generators in the body, supporting the circulation of fluids and affecting the number of calories burned; constriction of muscles contributes to a decrease in both. Anyone, at any age, can turn to exercise for movement’s natural, rich supply of anti-aging properties, but be aware that not all exercise is equal. It is vital that we select the best program for us, one that gives us what we need to maintain a healthy, youthful body without causing problems like a stressed im-
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■ Save your joints and stretch. Human muscle tissue doesn’t change much over a lifetime; an anatomical science journal, Muscle & Nerve, reports that under a microscope, scientists can’t tell if they are looking at 18- or 80-year-old muscle. What they can see are the effects of inflexibility and tension around the joints that causes them to wear down and age us. The solution is to find a yoga or stretching class or home video and attend to it at least a few minutes every day. ■ Take a daily walk. Get those arms swinging and keep your legs extended, in order to stretch behind the knees while walking. Although one long walk is great for endurance, research from the American College of Nutrition shows that two or more shorter walks taken throughout the day may be even better for weight loss, cardiovascular health and overall metabolism. ■ Use it or lose it. Preventing the loss of your ability to get down to the floor and then stand back up again. This is a tough, whole-body, strength generating workout. Repeat it 10 times to feel an instant, healthful increase in body heat and breathing rate. ■ Choose a lighter activity. Multiple studies from Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise show that the many benefits of lighter activity include an improved immune system. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, a correlation exists between heavy exercise and upper respiratory tract infection. Walking is one example of a lighter exercise that meets your whole-body movement needs without compromising health. ■ Find a good exercise teacher. A 2009 study published in Clinical Rehabilitation that compared the effectiveness of unsupervised versus supervised exercise programs, found more desirable improvements in balance, functional mobility, flexibility and strength in the group that met regularly in a
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private session or group class format. ■ Pay attention to alignment. Just as you wouldn’t continue to drive your car around with poor wheel alignment and expect optimum performance, so proper alignment of your skeleton can have an instant impact on the health of all tissues. Find an alignment specialist who can point out a few of your postural anomalies, and work together to improve them. ■ Minimize exercises that can wear down joints. Artificial walking patterns caused by treadmills and other cardio machines significantly increase the tension in the joints of the hips and knees. Rather, choose an aesthetically pleasing walking path around the neighborhood or opt for an indoor track or, in inclement weather, the local mall. ■ Mens sana in corpore sano. A healthy mind in a healthy body is the goal. According to the Gerontological Society of America, consistent exercise at midlife may reduce the odds of dementia in older adulthood. Make exercise time a daily habit in your own and your family’s schedule. Movement isn’t a luxury. The human body requires daily, hourly movement to optimize longevity, as well as youthful strength and flexibility. It doesn’t cost much to take a walk or to stretch your arms, legs and spine throughout the day, and the dividends are magnificent. Start by incorporating one “prescribed” anti-aging activity at a time, until you have a rich and well developed habit of taking your “movement vitamins.” It is absolutely possible to feel more energetic and vital now than you did 10 years ago, if you choose well. Katy Bowman, a biomechanics scientist, has a master’s degree in kinesiology and is director of the Restorative Exercise Institute in Ventura, CA. She has created the Aligned and Well™ DVD series to educate people about how their bodies work, so they can make informed decisions. Learn more at websites: KatySays.com and RestorativeExercise.com.
State of Mind and Healing Even Cancer Has a Silver Lining by Ruth Lerman, M.D., Robert Jarski, Ph.D. and Heather Rea, B.S.
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uthor Dr. Bernie Siegel tells the story about rushing to the airport when the car he and his wife were driving had a flat tire. The delay caused them to miss their flight—which crashed on takeoff. According to him, this event changed his state of mind about life’s apparent misfortunes. Like Dr. Siegel’s flat tire, even serious health challenges can have a silver lining. Although some individuals challenged by cancer adopt a “victim” mentality, many others have found cancer to be a positive turning point in their life. Rather than adopting a victim attitude, these individuals progress to become veteran survivors. Victims feel helpless and hopeless but survivors persevere despite hardship. Veteran survivors are mature and experienced. They use their experiences to learn and grow. They make significant life changes: enjoying each day more fully, achieving wellness, strengthening relationships, and adopting healthy habits. Their lives are enhanced and may even be prolonged through effective stress management, enhanced immune function and improved quality of relationships.
Over 120 women have become veterans and completed Silver Linings. Virtually all of them recommend the program to others. For a woman with cancer, completing treatment can be almost as difficult as going through it. The support of regular doctor visits, the swirl of family and friends, the energy of actively treating the cancer--all fade away. Fears of cancer recurrence may plague her. She needs to regain a sense of trust in the world and in her body--to find her new normal as a veteran survivor. Since 2005, the Silver Linings Cancer Wellness Program has successfully helped women transition from patients undergoing cancer treatment to whole, well human beings.
retreat/reunion provides participants the opportunity to deepen their practice. Alumni of the program are also welcome to attend all retreats, giving them the chance to be role models, to catch up with classmates and re-invigorate their commitment to themselves. Up to 45 minutes of daily home practice helps the teachings take hold, allowing mindfulness to become a part of one’s daily life. The program was developed and is lead by Ruth Lerman, M.D. who became a cancer veteran herself in 1999 following her second cancer diagnosis. She studied Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) with Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, mindful writing with Natalie Goldberg, and mind-body medicine with Dr. Rachel Remen. Dr. Lerman is also a certified yoga instructor. She has published essays on mindfulness in medical and literary journals and on pbs.org. Dr. Lerman practices what she teaches with
Silver Linings helps women to adopt a post-treatment “veteran survivor” state of mind. It is an eight week program originally developed for breast cancer survivors, but due to the success of the program and requests from those with other cancers, it now welcomes women survivors of all types of cancer. Two hours per week are devoted to teaching new ways of living: meditation, yoga, mindful eating, listening and writing, and the BrA method of breast self-awareness. A half-day weekend
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Over 120 women have become veterans and completed Silver Linings. Virtually all of them recommend the program to others. Its growth and success resulted in a research grant from Oakland University and Beaumont Hospitals to study the effects of this training on participants. Thus, the next 60 women entering the program will benefit themselves, their sister group members, and the advancement of scientific research on cancer healing. Silver Linings is offered at no cost through the generosity of Beaumont Hospitals Oncology Services. It is open to Beaumont and non-Beaumont patients. New classes begin every quarter and meet Tuesday evenings between 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Beaumont’s Royal Oak campus. For more information, call Pam Jablonski at 248-551-4645 or visit: BeaumontHospitals.com/silverlinings. Ruth Lerman, M.D. is the Medical Director of Silver Linings and a Staff Physician at the Beaumont Breast Care Center, Royal Oak. Robert Jarski, Ph.D. is Director, Complementary Medicine and Wellness Program, and Professor, School of Health Sciences and the OU William Beaumont School of Medicine, Oakland University Heather Rea is a graduate student in Exercise Science and the Research Assistant for the OU-Beaumont Multidisciplinary Research Award
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La Leche League of North Oakland County Meeting - 10 am-12 pm. Breastfeeding Support - For mothers and mothers-to-be who want to breastfeed. Babies and toddlers are welcome! FREE. Ortonville United Methodist Church, 93 N Church Street, Ortonville. Info/Directions: Jillian 248-627-5893.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 Free Intro to Feldenkrais® Professional Training - 6:30-8:30pm. Osa Jackson Schulte PhD, PT, GCFP/AT Continuity Assistant Trainer. Movement and Healing Center (A Michigan Not For Profit), 5386 Bronco Dr, Clarkston. Register for free intro. 586-484-0549 or fax 248-922-1951. See ad page 30.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 Expanding Your Circle of Influence and Compassion - 6:30-8:30pm. In a world so in need of love and healing, we may feel our individual actions don’t make much of an impact. Join spiritual life coach Cathy Zucker as we explore ways to expand, connect and leverage your circle of influence in the world. $25. Soothe Your Soul, 20 Hudson Street, Oxford. Hannah Schroeder 248-236-9855.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 Ultimate Health & Wellness Workshop - 9am6:30pm. Food demos, samples and recipes. Learn about great local resources and also to make nontoxic household cleaners and more. Admission: $20
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w/coupon code 959549. 5151 Calkins Rd, Flint (between Linden & Dye). Info: Stacey Kimbrell 888-441-8806. Restorative Yoga Workshop - 12-2pm. A gentle meditative practice that uses props to suppport the body in each pose and allow the body to completely relax, revitalize, restore energy and release tension. Advance registration required. Please bring a standard size pillow case to use over bolster. $25. Santosha Yoga. 48724 Gratiot Ave. Chesterfield. Info/reg: Theresa May 586-949-5515. Free Energy Tour - 11am. Tour our alternative energy demonstration site and learn how you can reduce your carbon footprint and save money on your energy bills. Upland Hills EAC, Oxford. 248693-1021. See ad page 17.
to reverse certain cardiovascular conditions already in place. Wellness Training Institute. 39242 Dequindre Rd, Ste. 104, Sterling Hts. 586-795-3600.
markyourcalendar MONDAY, JANUARY 11 Tai Chi Chuan Beginning Class–6:30-8pm in Grand Blanc. Eight week 37 posture Wu style of Tai Chi is the Orient’s centuries-old art of peace and harmony. Change by letting go, not by force. Taught by Master Instructor Dawn Fleetwood. Info/register: 810-235-9864 or www.dawnfleetwood.com. See ad page 30.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 Keys To Abundant Living, with Ester Nicholson - Noon-3pm. Agape International Spiritual Practitioner, internationally known musician and motivational speaker (Oprah, Rod Stewart, Michael Beckwith & more). Peace Unity Church, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13 The Role of Dietary Supplements in Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease - 7 pm-8 pm. Cardiologist, Dr. Michael Dangovian discusses the specific dietary supplements you can take to help reduce the risk of getting heart disease and those that are shown
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markyourcalendar M O N DAY, W E D N E S DAY & THURSDAY, JANUARY 11-14 Meditation – 6:30-8:30pm. Can’t relax? Can’t stop worrying? Can’t let go of the past? Learn the art of meditation. We make many mistakes that create our problems. Learn some simple techniques to free yourself from these burdens. $69. Mott Community Education, Lapeer. Info: 810-667-6546.
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markyourcalendar WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13 Energy Healing for Animals, Intro - 6-9:30pm. Help your animal by reducing pain and anxiety and increase healing through the transfer of energy. Learn the benefits of a balanced field and how to do a simple treatment on your animal. Gold Cards not accepted. $45. Mott Community Education, Lapeer. Info: 810-667-6546.
Intro to Network Spinal Analysis - 7pm. Learn how to develop new strategies for healing by using breath, energy and movement to become more aware of your body and spinal tension patterns. Learn to draw on strengths to create wellness in your life. FREE. Johr Family Chiropractic, 1460 Walton Blvd Ste 100, Rochester Hills. 248-601-8843. Winter Color Garden - 6:30-8:30pm. Is your winter garden bare and bleak? Shape, texture and color can all be a part of your winter landscape by choosing the right plant. Prepare for interesting year round gardens by planning now for the winter months ahead. $29. Mott Community Education, Lapeer. Info: 810-667-6546.
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Educational Health Workshop - 7-8pm. Brett Bashawaty, CEO of Good Herbs, Inc, will lecture on botanicals used to make the herbal extracts and the Flower Essences and discuss how the Compass Technology selects the nutritional food your body prefers. Micki Jones book, “Childhood Behavior Remedies” will be available for purchase. FREE. Survival Herbalist and World Wide Medical Staffing Center, 35787 Moravian, Clinton Twp. David Goodall 586-344-6173.
Adam’s Square First Annual Health & Wellness Fair - 11m-4pm. The main focus will be on free health testing and information provided by businesses located in the 725 Adam’s Square Building, just North of Lincoln and South of Maple, Birmingham. FREE. Hourly gift raffles and prizes will be drawn, free samples and demonstrations will be provided. Info: MIGUN 248-203-7744 or Adams Square 248-646-4394.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 Women’s Fully Figured Intro to Yoga Workshop - 1-3pm. Jean Charette, plus sized yoga student and teacher, encourages students to enjoy the freedom and peace within their own bodies. She will gently guide you through all the facets of yoga: Pranayama, Asana and Meditation with special modifications for the plus sized body. $25. Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-9495515. The REI Frosty 15K or 5K Freestyle Cross-Country Ski Race - 10:30am. Huron Meadows Metropark hosts first-ever ski races, along with a 5K Juniors and Beginners Race. Part of the Michigan Cup Race Series. Ski teams from across the state will compete in the freestyle race. Although most skiers will ski skate-style, both skate and classic (traditional) ski techniques are allowed. Pre-register: $25 plus $ Metropark vehicle permit. Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Road, Brighton. Info/reg: 248-535-9351. The Advantages of HypnoBirthing - 11am. For anyone who is pregnant or who is thinking about becoming pregnant. Join Janice Weaver, of Peaceful Birthing and 2-time HypnoBirthing mom, to discover the Advantages of HypnoBirthing and how it works. FREE. Mental Fitness Center, 425 S Main St Ste 201, Rochester. Janice Weaver 248-601-3111.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 Introduction to Permaculture - 3-4pm. Jared Bogdanov introduces history, design principles, ethics and real life examples focusing primarily on organic gardening and suburban living. Transition Town movement will be discussed as a community level application. Attendees will receive a sound understanding of permaculture and be inspired to observe and act in the world around them in new, positive ways. $15. Upland Hills EAC, Oxford. 248-693-1021. See ad page 17.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 FindingStrengthening Your Voice - 6:30-8:30pm. Spiritual life coach Cathy Zucker has used her years of working as a vocal coach and singer to develop singing as a rich metaphor for living and speaking powerfully. Use the basic components of singing to consciously create and strengthen the voice of your deepest self and then use the power of this voice to create change in your life and in the world. (You don’t have to be a singer to do this workshop, but you DO need to be willing to make some noise!). $25. Soothe Your Soul, 20 Hudson Street, Oxford. Hannah Schroeder 248-236-9855.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 Stone People’s Sweat Lodge - 8am-3pm. Donations appreciated. With Jorge Arenivar, sponsored by the Living Free Foundation. Upland Hills EAC, Oxford. 248-693-1021. See ad page 17.
MONDAY, JANUARY 25 Hypnosis - 7-9pm. Have you ever felt you were some place before? Do you know something you were never taught? Come spend an evening with me and explore with hypnosis. See if you remember. $29. Mott Community Education, Lapeer. Info: 810-667-6546.
markyourcalendar WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 Emotional Freedom Technique - 6-8:30pm. EFT is a powerful tool for resolving almost any type of distress such as anxiety, phobias, pain, negative emotions and even side effects of Chemo and radiation. It is easy to learn and a valuable tool for life. Gold Cards not accepted. $35. Mott Community Education, Lapeer. Info: 810-667-6546.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 Vermicomposting Workshop - 3-4:30pm. $10 plus cost of materials (if requested). With Jared Bogdanov. Call to request bin supplies and/or worms. Upland Hills EAC, Oxford. 248-693-1021. See ad page 17.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 Celebrate National Yoga Day - Free classes this day. Donations suggested, but not required. 100% of any money donated will be given to Turning Point for Victims and Survivors of Abuse. Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Info: Theresa May 586-949-5515. CrossFit Fitness Challenge - 10-11am. Are you fit, or are you CROSSFIT? Come find out your true level of fitness and learn about the fastest growing fitness movement on the planet. Haven’t heard about CROSSFIT yet? Ask around! $20. Major League Fitness, 1011 Silver Lake Rd, Fenton. Coach Keith 810-610-9274
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Free Intro to Feldenkrais® Professional Training - 6:30-8:30pm. Osa Jackson Schulte PhD, PT, GCFP/AT Continuity Assistant Trainer. Movement and Healing Center (A Michigan Not For Profit), 5386 Bronco Dr, Clarkston. Register for free intro. 586-484-0549 or fax 248-922-1951. See ad page 30.
Yoga Day Class to Benefit the Michigan Animal Rescue League - 11:15am-12:30pm. All levels. Celebrate yoga and help our four legged friends. The class will be taught by Heidi Peters, Anusarainspired Yoga Teacher. Suggested donation. Yoga For Life. 1194 S Lapeer Road, Lake Orion. Info: Heidi Peters 248-693-9932. Fire & Ice Fest Open House - 6pm-9pm. Come celebrate with us as downtown Rochester hosts its annual fireworks and ice sculpture festival. We will have a free raffle, giveaways, healthy treats & warm beverages. FREE. Mental Fitness Center. 425 S Main St Suite 201, Rochester. Joelle Kekhoua 248-601-3111.
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Sundays Creating A World That Works For All - 10am. Celebration of Spirit: music, laughter, meditation, inspiration, community. Peace Unity Church, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. Spiritual Gathering - 11am. The Center of Light Spirituality Center. All welcome. Relaxed, retreat type setting, interesting topics, loving experiences, meditation, healing, 5898 Baldwin Rd, Oxford. 248-236-0432. Dharma Essentials - 7:15-8:15pm starting 1/10. We will explore methods described in the ancient spiritual traditions from the East, discussing how to practice them in our modern daily lives. We like to think of it as yoga for the heart--everything you need to know to begin, renew, or enhance your spiritual life. All welcome. Donation. Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave. Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515. Monday Morning Flow Yoga w/Jules - 6:15-7:30am. Also Fridays. Intermediate to Advanced. For those willing to “go with the flow” by challenging themselves through a combination of asanas, pranayama, and meditation. Class is for the self motivated student comfortable with a limited amount of guidance. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270. Beginner/Therapeutic Yoga w/Kim Tombrella - 9:30-10:45am. Also Tue 7:15pm. Beginner to All levels. Adapts the principles of traditional yoga to create a gently moving, slower paced class. Therapeutic Yoga uses supportive props such as chairs, blocks, foam wedges, mats and blankets when warranted. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270. Basic Yoga with Noreen Daly - 5:45pm. Also Wed 5:45pm. We strengthen our bodies, calm our minds and open our hearts. Beginning and intermediate asanas (postures). Bring your practice mat (a few loaners are available), or towel. $7/session. Peace Unity’s Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. 248-625-5192. Kundalini Yoga - 7-8:30pm. Any level. Focuses the energy of the chakra system and awakens the dormant energy of the soul. By Donation. Ajan Yoga Center, 48 N. Saginaw (Main St.), Pontiac. Info: Brian McNitt 248-613-6735. Hot Flow Yoga w/Jules - 7:15-8:45pm. Intermediate to Advanced. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.
Simply Yoga w/Barb Heuerman - 9:30-10:30am. All Levels. One day you may be very still and the next day holding a lunge or being led thru a perplexed group of asanas. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270. Hatha Yoga - 5:30-6:30pm. Slow flow class focusing on the breath and basic postures. By Donation. Ajan Yoga Center, 48 N. Saginaw (Main St.), Pontiac. Info: Brian McNitt, 248-613-6735. Lake Orion Gluten Free/Celiac Group - 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7pm. Network with others, share recipes & successes. Learn what to eat and how to heal and support the body with proper nutrition. Registration required. Free. Lucky’s Natural Foods llc, 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion. Info: Tanya Sallade 248-693-1209. Creating Healthy Families - 6:30pm. Bradshaw on ‘The Family’ videos, 7:30 support groups. Peace Unity Church, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-6255192. Gentle Yoga - 7:15pm. w/Paula Orminski. For beginners, plus-sized, seniors, pregnant, or anyone needing a more therapeutic approach or wanting to take it at a slower pace and often uses supportive props to assist students with their poses. $12 walkin or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.
markyourcalendar TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 & 19 Pet Grooming I–Basic Pet Care for the Pet Owner – 7-9pm. Examine the tools and techniques available to keep your pet clean, brushed, nails trimmed, feet/face/privates neat, ears and skin healthy, as well as tricks to de-mat and thin the coat. Common skin and ear problems will also be discussed. Do not bring pets until requested by instructor. $39. Mott Community Education, Lapeer. Info: 810-667-6546.
Wednesday Pilates - 9:30-10:30am and 8-9pm. All Levels. From injured to athlete, you can balance your body, and increase strength in such a way to prevent injury and pain for years to come. *If injured, please contact Beth for consultation first. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.
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Basic Yoga with Noreen Daly - 10am. Also Mon 5:30pm. We strengthen our bodies, calm our minds and open our hearts. Beginning and intermediate asanas (postures). Bring your practice mat (a few loaners are available), or towel. $7/session. Peace Unity’s Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. 248-625-5192. Hot Flow Yoga w/Rene Felix - 6:15-7:30pm. Intermediate level. Renee leads her students thru a challenging, mixed flow of asanas and breathing techniques. $12 walk-in or class cards. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270. Thursday Flow Yoga w/Jules - 9:30-10:45am. Intermediate to Advanced. Jules guides her students thru a combination of asana and breathing techniques put together like pearls on a string to help strengthen the body yet calm the mind. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270. Young At Heart Active Adults - 11:30am-1:30pm. Lunch served at noon. Weekly lunches, guest speakers, musical performances, field trips, holiday parties, movies, bingo, games and more! $5/person yearly membership. $4/person lunch. Age 50 & up or individuals with disabilities of any age. Non-members welcome. Hart Community Center, Davisburg. Info: Sarah, Parks and Recreation 248-846-6558. Spiritual Economics - 7pm. “Prosperity is the consciousness that draws to you all you need & desire” Peace Unity Church, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. Cardio Kick-BO - 7-8pm. Come try this fun cardio class, Kickbox & Tae-Bo combined! With Certified Personal Trainer, Tamra Little. Beginner to Intermedite levels. Package Rate or session drop in. Dolores’ School of Dance, 6041 Lennon Rd, Swartz Creek. Tamra Little 810-965-1598. See ad page 29. Feldenkrais Class - 7-8pm. Anyone benefits from the Feldenkrais method. Through lessons you can enjoy greater ease of movement, increased sense of vitality, and feelings of peaceful relaxation. $10 prepaid or $15 at the door. CranioSacral Institute of Michigan, 51850 Dequindre, Ste 1, Shelby Twp. 586-991-0801. Basic Yoga w/Anne Mancour - 7:15-8:30pm. All Levels. Anne guides her students thru a simple yet challenging practice focusing on traditional Yoga teachings helping to bring the body and mind into alignment while opening the heart. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.
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Friday Basic Yoga w/Renee Felix - 9:30-10:45am. Beginner to All Levels. Takes each student thru the fundamentals of practice making it approachable to all levels and comfortable for every walk of life. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 6-7:30pm. Are you having a hard time controlling the way you eat? FA is a recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating, and bulimia. It is based on the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and is open to everyone who wants to stop addictive eating. FREE. Commerce Twp. at Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Rd. Info: 866-914-3663.
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Karma/Donation Yoga Class - 11:15am-12:15pm. 1st & 3rd Sat starting 1/16. Donation only, basic yoga class. 100% of money collected given to local charities. If you can give a little or give a lot, you do make a difference. Donations suggested, not required to attend class. Santosha Yoga , 48724 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515. Fibromyalgia Yoga & Support w/Kim Tombrella - First Sat only. 11:30am-12:30pm. Beginner to All Levels. Kim, who lives with fibromyalgia, guides the class in meditation; breathing and gentle movements that can help alleviate the pain, stress and anxiety which often accompanies fibromyalgia. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.
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Theresa Callard-Moore, ACSW 6199 Miller Rd., Ste A, Swartz Creek 810-630-0904 ext. 2 Treating the whole person: Body mind & spirit. Holistic psychotherapy services including traditional counseling, EMDR, NET, Nutritional response testing, Reiki and more. ShantiCounseling.com
ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE Clarissa Dawn Guest, RN, Dipl. Ac 2359 W. Shiawassee, Suite E, Fenton 810-750-2004 Transform your health with Acupuncture. Start feeling better today. Specializing in insomnia, depression, pain management, infertility, painful periods, menopause, headaches and migraines. Also offering Nutrienergetics™ and Neuromodulation Technique™.
ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL CLINIC Brittany Schram, Dipl. Ac 12272 Fenton Rd., Suite 3, Fenton 810-714-5556 Offering personalized natural health care that focuses on treating the root cause of illness, not just the symptom. A safe and effective alternative for children, adults and seniors. Specializing in women's health, pediatrics, internal medicine and pain management.
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.
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NATURAL WELLNESS & PAIN RELIEF CENTERS 10683 S. Saginaw Street, Suite B Grand Blanc, 810-694-3576 MichiganWellnessAndPainRelief.com Everyone, regardless of age or condition, can benefit from a nervous system that is working at its very best. Our interest in the spine is only because it houses the nervous system. Chiropractic is a safer, more natural approach to better health. See ads pages 13 & 19.
COLON HYDROTHERAPY COUNTRY RD PATHWAY TO HEALING Sharessa Tackett, RN, CCT 15190 Bishop Rd, Byron 810-813-3111 Offering colonics in a clean and relaxing setting using all disposable equipment. Experience why "Good health begins when the body is cleansed from within.™"
Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine. ~ Lord Byron
BODYWORK SKIN CARE SPECIALIST Susan Adam, Esthetician Suzy Q's, Davison 810-919-0829 Skin feel uncomfortable or makeup not apply properly? Call for a FREE skin analysis/mini facial. Experienced, works with all-natural, no color or preservative, skin care line.
LIVING WATERS WELLNESS CENTER Janie Jeffery, NHP, CCT • 810-252-4389 1009 Grange Hall Rd., Fenton LivingWaters4u.com
Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolutions. ~ Kahlil Gibran
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Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Colonics can help restore vibrant health to your body. Professional & comfortable atmosphere. Most Affordable pricing. 12 years experience.
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If I’d known I was going to live so long, I’d have taken better care of myself. ~ Leon Eldred
ESTHETICS ESTHETICS & MASSAGE Julie L. Ward, CMT, Esthetician Somerset Day Spa, Flint 810-875-8416 direct Custom Facials, Hot Stone, Deep Tissue, Relaxation/ Swedish, Body Wraps, Maternity Massage & Full body waxing. Monthly Specials on website. Reflexology / Foot Detox. Professional Grade Organic Products.
FITNESS PERSONAL TRAINING BY TAMRA 810-965-1598 • Serving Genesee County Meet your fitness/health goals. In-home training/nutrition services. No Gym fees! Call for consultation.
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BREAKTHROUGH EMPOWERMENT 12751 S. Saginaw St., Ste. 700 Grand Blanc 810-606-8577 BreakthroughEmpowerment.com Jill Grenevitch is a certified clinical hypnotherapist specializing in the relief of anxiety, insomnia, stress, allergies, self-sabotage and more. Certified HypnoBirthing and HypnoFertility Therapist.
HERBALIST / IRIDOLOGIST DAWN FLEETWOOD, MH, CID
Come and meet Diane Cooper, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, specializing in dental fears, weight loss, smoking cessation, relaxation, stress management and more. New location.
Health is not simply the absence of sickness. ~ Hannah Green
2290 East Hill Road, Suite 202 Grand Blanc, 810-953-9500 www.dawnfleetwood.com Dawn’s Energy Analysis includes Iridology exam, twelve pulses and tongue reading that determines the health needs of the body. Using American and Chinese herbs, organic foods and exercise allows the body to heal itself. Create the you, you prefer!
He who takes medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of his doctors. ~ Chinese proverb
MARTIAL ARTS KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS INSTITUTE 935 Baldwin Rd., Lapeer 810-667-2101 KMAI.net
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Traditional TaeKwonDo training for ages 5 through seniors. Also, adult enrichment classes in Tai Chi, Yoga, Kickfit exercise and Women’s self-defense. Visit website for class schedule and offering. See calendar and ad on page 28.
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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 8.
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Natural Products for the entire family. Clothes, cleaning products, personal care, baby products, organic fair trade coffees and teas, supplements that work. Area’s largest food co-op.
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CENTER FOR HOLISTIC STUDIES & PRACTICES, LLC Deborah Weeks 114A S Bridge St, Linden 810-735-2575 Rejuvinate, cleanse and detoxify the body, mind and spirit by choosing from alternative and preventative practices offered. Naturopathic Counselor, Certified Medical Massage, Scenar, Microscopy, Biological Terrain, Ion Cleanse, Blanket Therapy and Ear
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Tai Chi by Brett Hall, over 17 years' experience. Yoga taught by Chris Duncan, RYT, 8 years' experience. Call or visit website for class schedule. Drop-in rates available. See ad page 28.
CIRCLE OF LIFE NUTRITION Marjie C. Andrejciw, MT (ASCP), MS, NC Fenton, 810-869-8898 CircleOfLifeNutrition.net Specializing in chronic illness with emphasis on autism, utilizing holistic approach through diet and lifestyle. Registered Defeat Autism Now! practitioner. Practicing Weston A. Price philosophies.
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