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31 HEALTH RuLES Crazy, Sexy, Savvy, Yummy by Judith Fertig

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37 FEAR OF CHANGE Dealing With the Most Common Fear

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o matter where you stand on the issue of GMO's (genetically modified organisms), there should be agreement that, at least today, the real issue isn't whether a food should be grown from seeds that are genetically modified, but rather that the consumer is given the opportunity, and choice, to buy and eat GMO foods...or not. Consumer demand is always the best solution; and when we don't buy foods (or anything else, for that matter) we don't want, they will eventually disappear. Currently, information on, and availability of, non-GMO foods is somewhat limited and confusing. But that's slowly changing. Many stores, growers and local farmer's markets are moving toward giving us the opportunity to select and eat foods grown the way we want. This is part of the topic that's discussed in our feature article this month, "Six Ways to Eat Safe." In the article we cover the main issues related to food today: antibiotics, GMO's, pesticides, herbicides and mercury in seafood. One of the solutions, as the writer points out, is buying local...and organic. We heartily agree. Once you read the article, make sure you check out the online version where we have listed many resources for educating yourself about what to buy and where to buy it. Hopefully, this information will make the whole process of "choice" easier for you all. We're also anxious to get your feedback on the two departmental articles that feature celebrities eating healthy. In our Wise Words department, we speak with supermodel Carol Alt about "Relishing Raw Foods" and what she does to stay vibrant. And in our Conscious Eating department, author Kris Carr describes several "Crazy, Sexy Ways to Eat Well," and she provides a couple of wonderful recipes. You've probably figured out that much of the content this month is about healthy eating. As we usually do, however, we still have a varied selection of great information to help you live healthier, happier and more earth-friendly. We hope you enjoy and benefit from everything this month. We would also like to take this opportunity to let you know that we've completely redesigned our website. The code for the site was becoming outdated and needed upgrading. It has a fresh new look, condensed menus and several new sections and it's mobile-friendly–necessary in today's world. We hope you find the new look and ease-of-use beneficial and enjoyable. That's it for now. Until next month, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

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newsbriefs Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy Now Available in Sterling Heights

iane Culik, M.D. of ABC Wellness in Sterling Heights, is announcing the addition of Pulsed Electromagnetic Frequency (PEMF) to her practice. "PEMF acts like a battery charger for your whole body by recharging each of your 70 trillions cells to an ideal voltage," explains Dr. Culik. "Just like a car, the human body needs fuel, oxygen and ignition – a spark plug. Within the human body, that spark is pulsed magnetic fields. All metabolic processes are driven by this cellular charge: ATP production, oxygen, nutrient absorption, waste removal, immune function, and reproduction." “Having healthy cells is not a passive process," she says. "Active, regular tuning-up of our cells is not only feasible, but also necessary to slow aging and reduce the risk of cell dysfunction. Daily activity, adequate sleep, good diet and lowering stress keeps our cells tuned-up. PEMF therapy is the most advanced form of exercise; working on a cellular level it produces the same effects and benefits as physical exercise, but without the stress and strain upon your muscles and bone. By restoring the body's natural electromagnetic energy through PEMF therapy, cell metabolism is boosted, blood cells are regenerated, circulation is improved and oxygen carrying capacity is increased.” PEMF is delivered through clothing while comfortably sitting, reclining, or lying down. It is FDA approved and safe for animals and children (over 4 years old). A session is 15-30 minutes and is conducted by Beaumont RN’s Diane Stoll and Mary Rick at ABC Wellness.

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Lake St. Clair Summer Discovery Cruises

earn local lighthouse lore, explore one of the world’s largest freshwater deltas or discover your artistic side while learning about the ecosystem of the Great Lakes as the Schoolship Clinton begins its 12th season of Summer Discovery Cruises exploring Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair Flats from Lake St. Clair Metropark near Mount Clemens. Summer Discovery Cruises are scheduled July 2 through July 21, with an additional “Journey through the Straits” cruise held Tuesday, July 23 and Saturday, September 14. Cruises are presented by Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) in partnership with the Huron-Clinton Metroparks. The 2013 season at Lake St. Clair Metropark offers fun, educational cruises around themes such as fisheries, wildlife, wetlands, shipwrecks, lighthouses, weather, shipping and more. Tickets for most 2.5-hour cruises are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 6 to 17. Tickets for longer cruises vary.

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newsbriefs Live the Life you’ve imagined. — Thoreau

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28th Annual Festival of Chariots Returns to Novi

n Saturday, July 20, thousands of people, including the Mayor, will take to the streets of Novi to pull a 40-foot chariot in one of India’s most ancient and popular festivals, the Festival of Chariots, also known as Rath Yatra. The event begins with a three-mile parade through the major streets of Novi featuring a 40-foot tall, hand-pulled chariot and live music. The parade starts at the Novi Civic Center at 11 am and concludes at Fuerst Park at 10 Mile and Taft. At Fuerst Park, there will be over 20 tents with various forms of entertainment, a free lunch, yoga, live music, shopping, and more. The first ever Kirtan Yoga Fest from 2- 6 pm will feature artists from New York, India and around the world. The festival wraps up around 6 pm. The Festival is open to the public and admission is free. The Festival of Chariots has been celebrated since ancient times as one of the most important yearly events in the Vaishnava-Hindu faith. The Festival celebrates Lord Krishna's return to Vrindaban. Today, the Festival of the Chariots is performed around the world. Detroit held its first Festival of Chariots in 1985 and has become one of the largest celebrations outside of India. For more information, visit TheFestivalofChariots.com.

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he Pain Relief Center (PRC) at Doctors’ Hospital of Michigan is offering long-suffering patients an alternative way to relieve their pain. The PRC uses the state of-the-art procedure known as Peripheral Stimulator Implantation, or P-STIM. The P-STIM is a device that provides a continuous flow of intermittent, low frequency electrical pulses to specific nerves in the ear that relieves many types of acute and chronic pain. The procedure has been successfully performed on patients suffering from back pain, fibromyalgia, sciatica, cervical/neck pain, cancer pain, and migraines. Post-operative pain has also been reduced. The light weight device is placed on the ear and can be removed four days later by the patient allowing for normal daily activities without restriction. Depending on the patient’s pain level, PSTIM treatment may be used up to nine times one week apart. “We are seeing great results from the P-STIM in relieving pain,” states David Jankowski, D.O., who is one of several physicians performing the P-STIM implants. “The procedure, which resets the brain and how it deals with pain, has been hugely successful. The biggest draw is the low risk/high reward that comes with the procedure.” For more information, visit dhofm.com/Pain or call 248-857-6736. The clinic is located at 461 W Huron in Pontiac.

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Warren Institute Teaches Hypnosis for Emergencies and Trauma Management

heryl Beshada and Frank Garfield, founders of the Clinical Hypnosis Institute, are offering a series of miniworkshops on Hypnosis for Medical Emergencies and Trauma Management on July 19th and 26th from 6:30-8:30 pm.

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. • BEST: the Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique. A different approach to health and wellness, that is energy-based and painless to the patient. • Top-quality botanical, homeopathic and nutritive products to help you achieve wellness and support your healthy lifestyle.

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Cheryl Bashada & Frank Garﬁeld “Even if you haven't experienced hypnosis before, you can learn simple techniques to manage physical trauma in numerous situations," explains Beshada. "The subconscious mind controls the autonomic system, which in turn controls all the body functions. If one learns to function at a subconscious level, they can have control over their physical body. Explicit videos will be shown regarding third degree burns changed to second degree simply through the use of properly worded suggestions. Many people have controlled bleeding, bruising, swelling, pain, heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, etc. and many real life examples personally experienced by us will be given to illustrate these points.” The workshop will be held at the Comerica Building located at 30500 Van Dyke in Warren. Cost is $59.95 and the general pubic is invited. For more information or to register, call 586-899-9009 or visit ClinicalHypnosisInstitute.com. See ad page 35.

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newsbriefs Birmingham Acupuncturist Welcomes Massage Therapist

r. Susan Burke, of Acupuncture Health Alliance, is pleased to announce that she is now sharing her Birmingham office space with Marie McKay, of Marie's Massages. "Massage therapy," explains McKay, "offers a wide array of styles. While most people are aware of the benefits that it provides, some people are not quite sure about what type fits them best. Aside from providing relaxation or alleviating muscular discomfort, a massage therapist’s role is to educate and help that patient to pick the right modality. As with any profession, communication is the key to getting goals accomplished." For more information or an appointment, contact Marie McKay at 248-762-2662. Acupuncture Health Alliance is located at 1890 Southfield Rd., Birmingham. See ad page 16.

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r. Hilda Lauderman, a local Homeopathic and Naturopathic Doctor, has recently recieved her ˇ federal license as a Doctor of Nedicine, a branch of medicine based on quantum medicine, the art and science of information as medicine. The American ˇ Nedicine Licensing Board certifies physicians who practice natural medicine and meet their qualifications. "Natural medicine," explains Lauderman, "is a branch of medicine that promotes healing with nature's great medicinal resources: pure air, water, sunshine, foods, herbs, minerals and vitamins. The "Dr. Hilda" with husband Carl. basic principles underlying natural medicine are: the body is self diagnostic, serving as its own instrument to identify a particular disease, and the body also possesses the power to heal itself when the immune system is supported with natural protocols. However, natural medicine's concentration is on prevention because nutritional imbalances and stress factors are generally the precursors of disease." ˇ Doctors of �Nedicine analyze the fundamental cause of chemical and physiological imbalances through scientific analyses of the body's innate diagnostic mechanisms. The various analyses are invaluable to minimize the trial and error process of implementing nutritional protocols. “Nature is a sophisticated scientific laboratory that surpasses the wisdom of the laboratories of this modern era. Unlike these laboratories, nature produces inoffensive medicines proven through countless ages to be effective and perfectly balanced with human physiology,” states Dr. Lauderman. For more information or an appointment, contact Dr. Hilda Lauderman at 810503-4056. See ad page 24. www.NAeastMichigan.com

healthbriefs PRE-PREGNANCY DIET MAY ALTER GENES

A BEVY OF BERRY BENEFITS

t’s common knowledge that a mother’s diet during pregnancy makes a measurable difference in the health of her child. Now, new research suggests that what a mom eats before becoming pregnant might be important, too. According to a study in the online edition of The FASEB Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, the foods eaten by a group of non-pregnant female mice chemically altered their DNA, and these changes were later passed on to their offspring. The DNA alterations, called “epigenetic” changes, due to an inadequate maternal diet dramatically reduced the animals’ ability to metabolize many essential fatty acids that are essential to health.

electable strawberries serve up some sweet health benefits. Studying the effects of strawberries on cardiovascular health, heart disease and diabetes, scientists at the University of Warwick, UK, discovered that extracts from the fruit activate a protein called Nrf2, which increases antioxidant and other protective measures in the body and helps decrease blood lipids and cholesterol that can lead to cardiovascular problems. The scientists plan to continue their research in order to identify the most healthful varieties of strawberries, how they are best served or processed and the amount to eat for optimum benefits.

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n the United States, healthcareacquired infections (HAI) result in 100,000 deaths annually and add an estimated $45 billion to healthcare costs. Common HAI microbes that often contaminate items within hospital rooms include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycinresistant enterococcus (VRE). Few strategies have been clinically proven to reduce the spread of these infections, but copper’s antimicrobial properties are promising. According to a recent study published in the journal Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, placement of bed rails, tables, IV poles and nurse’s call buttons in intensive care unit hospital rooms reduced the number of HAIs in patients by more than half. natural awakenings

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he U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new food pyramid, MyPlate (ChooseMyPlate.gov), is based on its 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, aimed at helping people make better food choices. Fruits and vegetables should comprise half our “plate”, and dark green veggies are the USDA’s top choice of nutrients. Kale leads the list of helpful leafy greens for many reasons. Like its cousins in the Brassica family—broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and collards—kale is a lowcalorie, nutrient-dense powerhouse of antioxidants, including vitamins A and C. Per calorie, kale contains more iron than beef and more calcium than milk, and it is better absorbed by the body than most dairy products. A single serving (about one cup, chopped) provides 5 percent of the recommended daily intake of fiber, plus two grams of protein. The versatile veggie—it is tasty steamed, braised or baked—is also a rich source of both omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. Best of all, kale is a “green” green, high on the sustainability scale. Growing one pound of kale uses about 23 gallons of water; raising a pound of beef necessitates more than 2,400. Sources: USDA.gov; VegSource.com

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ome favorite summer fruits, like peaches, plums and nectarines, may help ward off metabolic syndrome, a collection of conditions including high blood sugar levels and excess fat around the waist that can lead to serious health issues such as stroke, heart disease and diabetes. A study by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, presented at the American Chemical Society’s 2012 National Meeting & Exposition, reported that pitted fruits contain bioactive compounds that can potentially fight the syndrome. According to food scientist Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, Ph.D., “The phenolic compounds in the fruits have anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties… and may also reduce the oxidation of the bad cholesterol, or LDL, which is associated with cardiovascular disease.”

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ICED TEA HAS ISSUES

t is peak season for iced tea, but this warm-weather favorite may not be the ideal choice to counter dehydration. Iced tea made from black tea contains high concentrations of oxalate, one of the key chemicals that lead to the formation of kidney stones, a common disorder of the urinary tract that affects about 10 percent of the U.S. population. “For people that have a tendency to form the most common type of kidney stones, iced tea is one of the worst things to drink,” reports Dr. John Milner, an assistant professor with the Department of Urology at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine. While all black tea contains oxalate, dietitians note that people tend to imbibe more of it when it’s on ice than when it’s hot.

Plasticizer undermines Heart Cell Functioning

he chemical DEHP, a phthalate used widely in household plastics, may change how rat heart cells use energy, according to a new study by George Washington University, in the District of Columbia. By shifting heart cells to depend on fatty acids as an energy source more than usual, DEHP may ultimately increase the longterm risk of heart attack and heart failure. The findings raise concerns about similar effects of plasticizers in humans. Earlier work from the same research team reported that DEHP causes irregular rhythms in cultured heart cells. DEHP is frequently used for medical blood bags and tubing and is found in foods packaged in plastics, especially fatty foods like milk products, oils and fish or seafood.

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A Handy Atlas for Eating Local Strolling of the Heifers, a Vermontbased local food advocacy group, has released its second annual Locavore Index, tracking the availability and use of locally produced foods and ranking states based on their committed support. Using recent data from multiple sources, the index incorporates farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture (CSA) operations and food hubs in its per capita comparison of consumer interest in eating locally sourced foods, known as locavorism. The top five states for accessibility of local foods are Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota and Iowa; the bottom five are Florida, Louisiana, Arizona, Nevada and Texas. The organization’s Executive Director, Orly Munzing, says the purpose of the index is to encourage local food efforts by supporting farm-to-school programs, urging hospitals and nursing homes to purchase local foods and asking supermarkets to buy from local farms. View the ranking of every state at Tinyurl.com/LocavoreIndex.

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Humane Pet Nonprofits Follow the Crowds Animal welfare organizations serving cities around the country are discovering that shopping malls are ideal places to find forever homes for needy pets. At the Coronado Mall, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Darlene Arden teaches volunteers to clicker-train cats and dogs to make them more adoptable. The SPCA in Cattaraugus County, New York, sets up a highly successful location for adoptions and raising donations in the Olean Center Mall every holiday season. The Dumb Friends League, in Denver, Colorado, maintains an off-site location at The Shops of Northfield-Stapleton, and the Collier County Humane Society, in Naples, Florida, turned a defunct pet shop in the Coastland Center mall into a thriving adoption center staffed by volunteers. Some shelters motivate the public to embrace and encourage the technique of trap/neuter/release (TNR) as a way to control feral cat populations. Aimee Gilbreath, executive director of the Found Animals Foundation, states, “We launched the groundbreaking Michelson Prize and grant program aimed at developing a non-surgical, single-dose sterilizing agent for cats and dogs. This type of product will help shift pet population control from lethal to non-lethal methods by dramatically reducing the number of pets coming into shelters.”

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Honeybee-Killing Pesticides Banned in Europe Colony collapse disorder, a mysterious ailment that has been killing large numbers of honeybees for several years, is expanding, wiping out 40 to 50 percent of the hives needed to pollinate many of America’s fruits and vegetables. Some beekeepers and researchers cite growing evidence that a powerful class of pesticides known as neonicotinoids, which hinder the bees’ brain learning function and leave them unable to make the connection between floral scents and nectar, could be a key factor. Although manufacturers claim the pesticides pose no threat to bees, a recent British honeybee field study found enough evidence to convince 15 of 27 EU member governments and the Executive European Commission to support a twoyear ban on three of the world’s most widely used agricultural pesticides in this category, starting this December. The action followed a European Food Safety Authority report in April that indicated these toxins pose an acute risk to honeybees. Source: Voice of America

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One Life Yields Two Forests Jadav “Molai” Payeng spent 30 years single-handedly planting a 1,360-acre forest in his native India. The extraordinary, yet humble, eco-conscious farmer stands as a shining example of what one person can accomplish to make the world a better place. Now he is planning on devoting his next 30 years to planting another forest. Payeng makes a living in the forest he planted, rearing cows and selling milk in the nearest town with his wife and three children. He says, “I feel sad when I see people felling trees. We have to save the nature, or else we all will perish.” In 1979, when Payeng was 16, he began planting vegetation to transform the landscape after seeing wildlife perish from exposure along a barren sandbar near his home in northern India’s Assam region. Decades later, the lush ecosystem he created is now a safe haven for a variety of large and small species that include birds, deer, rhinos, tigers and elephants impacted by extensive habitat loss.

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Protecting a Natural Laboratory The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is working to preserve a tract known as the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA), a world-renowned freshwater research facility in Northwestern Ontario that takes research out of the lab and into the environment, where scientists can isolate the effects of specific pollutants on aquatic ecosystems. Over the past four decades, research conducted at the ELA has provided scientific evidence of the environmental effects of acid rain, phosphorous and other pollutants that has informed policy around the world. With new pressures like climate change and poorly understood emerging contaminants such as chromite, nanoparticles and endocrine disrupters, the logic for continued support is strong. IISD President and CEO Scott Vaughan emphasizes the mission is to be an independent, world-class research facility for freshwater ecosystems science, maintained “in the public domain and in the public interest.” natural awakenings

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Fish living in lakes tainted with metals are losing their sense of smell, prompting worries about dwindling populations, because when dissolved metals contact fish nostrils, their neurons shut down to protect the brain. Fish use their sense of smell to navigate murky waters, find mates and food, and avoid predators. The effect of metals has been linked to impaired reproduction and growth, but this secondary, “covert toxic” effect is described by Keith Tierney, a University of Alberta assistant professor, this way: “If you can’t smell food or avoid predators, you’re more likely to die.” The good news from Canadian researchers, as reported in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environment Safety, is that such harm to fish can be reversed. When study co-author Greg Pyle, a professor at Alberta’s University of Lethbridge, and his research team relocated yellow perch from Ontario lakes contaminated with mercury, nickel, copper, iron and manganese to a cleaner lake, the fish regained their sense of smell within 24 hours. Most of the contaminated lakes involved have a metallic mix, making it hard to determine precisely which pollutants are to blame. Copper is high on the list of suspects; its agricultural and manufacturing use has more than doubled in the United States over the past three decades, according to the Copper Development Association. Source: Environmental Health News

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Six Ways to Eat Safe The Latest Facts about Organics, Pesticides, Seeds and More by Melinda Hemmelgarn

ot fun in the summertime begins with fresh, sweet and savory seasonal flavors brought to life in al fresco gatherings with family and friends. As the popularity of farmers’ markets and home gardening surges onward, it’s time to feast on the tastiest produce, picked ripe from America’s farms and gardens for peak flavor and nutrition. Similar to raising a sun umbrella,

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observes, “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy local, and that’s kind of the same thing.” Purchasing local foods whenever possible has many merits, including shaking the farmer’s hand, asking about farming methods and developing sincere relationships. Buying local also supports the local economy and contributes to food security. Yet “local” alone does not necessarily mean better. Even small farmers may use harmful pesticides or feed their livestock genetically modified or engineered (GM, GMO or GE) feed. That’s one reason why the smartest food choice is organic, with local organic being the gold standard. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certification label ensures that strict national organic standards—prohibiting the use of antibiotics, hormones and GM feed and ingredients—have been met. Plus, organically raised livestock must have access to the outdoors and ample time on pastures, naturally resulting in milk and meat with higher levels of healthprotecting omega-3 fatty acids. Still, organic naysayers abound. For example, many negative headlines were generated by a recent Stanford University study that questioned whether or not organic foods are safer or more healthful than conventional. Few news outlets relayed the researchers’ actual conclusions—that organic foods may reduce exposure to pesticide residues and antibiotic-resistant bacteria; children on organic diets have significantly lower levels of pesticide metabolites, or breakdown products, in their urine; organic milk may contain significantly higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids; and organic produce contains higher levels of health-protecting antioxidants. Jim Riddle, former organic outreach coordinator at the University of Minnesota, in Lamberton, explains that organic farming methods are based on building and improving the soil, promoting biodiversity and protecting natural resources, regardless of the size of the farm. Healthier ecosystems, higher quality soil and clean water will produce healthier plants, which in turn support healthier animals and humans on a healthier planet.

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Children are most vulnerable to the effects of pesticides and other environmental toxins, due to their smaller size and rapid physical development. Last December, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement that asserted, “Beyond acute poisoning, the influences of low-level pesticide exposures on child health are of increasing concern.” The organization links pesticide exposure to higher risk for brain tumors, leukemia, attention deficit disorders, autism and reductions in IQ. Because weeds naturally develop resistance to the herbicides designed to kill them, Dow AgroSciences has genetically engineered seeds to produce crops that can withstand spraying with both the systemic herbicide glyphosate (Roundup), and 2,4-D, one of the active ingredients in Agent Orange, used as a defoliant in the Vietnam War. The latter is commonly applied to lawns and wheatproducing agricultural land, even though research reported in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives links exposure to 2,4D to birth defects and increased cancer risk. Dow AgroSciences’ new GE seeds await regulatory approval. Eric Mader, program director at the Portland, Oregon-based Xerces Society for the conservation of invertebrates and pollinator protection, warns that broad-spectrum pesticides kill beneficial insects along with those considered pests. Mader recommends increasing the number of beneficial insects, which feed on pests, by planting a greater diversity of native plants on farms and in home gardens.

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Despite California’s narrow defeat of Proposition 37, which would have required statewide labeling of products containing GMOs, advocates at the Environmental Working Group and the Just Label It campaign are push-

ing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for nationwide GMO labeling. Responding to consumer demand, Whole Foods Market recently announced that it will require GMO labeling in all of its U.S. and Canadian stores by 2018. Filmmaker Jeremy Seifert’s powerful new documentary, GMO OMG, should give the movement a major push, as well. The 2013 film explores the danger in corporate patenting of seeds and the unknown health and environmental risks of engineered food. Seifert says, “I have a responsibility to my children to hand on to them a world that is not poisoned irreparably.” As for the promise that GMOs are required to “feed the world,” he believes it’s a lie, noting that it’s better to “feed the world well.”

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Roger Doiron, founder and director of Kitchen Gardeners International, headquartered in Scarborough, Maine, celebrates Food Independence Day each July Fourth. Doiron believes that growing, harvesting, cooking and preserving food is both liberating and rewarding, and patriotic. More than 25,000 individuals from 100 countries belong to his nonprofit network that focuses on re-localizing the world’s food supply. Food freedom starts with seeds. Saving and trading heirloom, nonhybrid, non-GMO seeds is becoming as easy as checking out a library book. Several libraries across the country are serving as seed banks, where patrons check out seeds, grow crops, save seeds and then donate some back to their local library. Liana Hoodes, director of the National Organic Coalition, in Pine Bush, New York, is a fan of her local Hudson Valley Seed Library. The library adheres to Indian Physicist Vandana Shiva’s Declaration of Seed Freedom and makes sure all seed sources are not related to, owned by or affiliated

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Grilled fish makes a lean, heart-healthy, low-calorie summer meal. Some fish, however, may contain chemicals that pose health risks, especially for pregnant or nursing women and children. For example, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury, which is toxic to a baby’s developing nervous system. Both the EPA and local state health departments post consump-

tion advisories that recommend limiting or avoiding certain species of fish caught in specific locations. For several decades, Captain Anne Mosness, a wild salmon fisherwoman, operated commercial fishing boats in Washington waters and from Copper River to Bristol Bay, Alaska. She worries about the threat of pollution from industrial aquaculture, plus the effects of genetically engineered salmon on wild fish populations, coastal economies and ecosystems. Mosness explains that AquAdvantage Salmon, a product of AquaBounty Technologies, was created “by inserting a growth hormone gene from Pacific Chinook and a promoter gene from an eel-like fish called ocean pout into Atlantic salmon.” She questions the FDA

approval process and failure to address unanswered questions about the risks of introducing “novel” animals into the food supply, as well as related food allergies and greater use of antibiotics in weaker fish populations. “The salmon farming industry already uses more antibiotics per weight than any other animal production,” comments Mosness. The FDA’s official public comment period on GMO salmon closed in April, but consumers can still voice concerns to their legislators while demanding and applauding national GMO labeling. GMO fish may be on our dinner plates by the end of the year, but with labels, consumers gain the freedom to make informed choices. Consumers can also ask retailers not to sell GMO fish. Trader Joe’s, Aldi and Whole Foods have all committed to not selling GMO seafood.

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GMO Crops May Harm Gut Bacteria by Dr. Matthew Marturano Researchers in Germany investigating a dramatic rise in infections of cows by virulent strains of Clostridium have discovered that a very popular herbicide known as glyphosate (used in RoundUp®, for example), was interfering with a beneficial gut bacteria called Entercoccus, which normally keeps the Clostridia in check. Similar effects were also found in chickens. Given that Clostridium is also a human pathogen, and that Enterococcus is also found in the human gut microbiome, common sense would suggest that the effects being seen in farm animals would also apply to humans. At the time of its discovery, glyphosate was hailed as a major breakthrough because it targeted a specific chemical pathway that is found in plants, but not animals. For this reason, it was thought to be completely nontoxic to animals, and therefore safe to 22

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achievements of the past 100 years. However, one of the most critical public health and economic issues we currently face is the loss of these drugs’ effectiveness, due in large part to their misuse and overuse in industrial agriculture. Dr. David Wallinga, senior advisor in science, food and health at the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy, says that about 80 percent of all antibiotics are given to farm animals for two reasons: to prevent illness associated with living in crowded, stressful and often unsanitary conditions; and to promote “feed efficiency”, or weight gain. However, bacteria naturally mutate to develop resistance to antibiotics when exposed to doses that are insufficient to kill them. Wallinga points out that antibioticresistant infections, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), cost our nation at least $20 billion annually and steal tens of thousands of American lives each year. Most recently, hard-to-treat urinary tract infections (UTI), were traced to antibioticresistant E. coli bacteria in chickens. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria exist in our environment, but are more likely to be found in conventionally, rather than organically raised meat and poultry, which by law must be raised without antibiotics. Consumers beware: the word “natural” on food labels does not provide the same protection. The good news is that according to Consumers Union research, raising meat and poultry without antibiotics can be accomplished at minimal cost to the consumer—about five cents extra per pound for pork and less than a penny per pound extra for chicken. Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “Food Sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com. For a comprehensive list of resources of food-supply news and non-GMO information read this article on our website: NAeastMichigan.com.

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early everyone has some reflux, the upward backflow of the stomach’s contents into the esophagus connecting the stomach with the throat, or even up into the throat itself. When it occurs more than twice a week, reflux can progress from a minor irritation causing heartburn to gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. When the throat is most affected, it’s called laryngopharyngeal reflux, or LPR. Untreated, LPR can damage the throat, airway, and lungs. If left untreated, GERD can damage the digestive system and cause precancerous Barrett’s esophagus or even esophageal cancer. “In the United States, the prevalence of esophageal cancer has increased 850 percent since 1975, according to National Cancer Institute statistics,” says Dr. Jamie Koufman who has been studying acid reflux for three decades as part of her pioneering work as a laryngologist, specializing in treating voice disorders and diseases of the larynx. She is founding director of the Voice Institute of New York and the primary author of Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook & Cure. Koufman prescribes combining

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science, medicine and culinary arts to treat the ailment, which she mainly blames on the acidification of the American diet, along with increases in saturated fats, high-fructose corn syrup and agricultural pesticides. Consider that almost all bottled or canned foods have an acidity level of 4 or lower on the pH scale—a key measurement in medicine, biology and nutrition, and significant in Koufman’s clinical research and conclusions from examining upwards of 250,000 patients. “Soft drinks are the major risk factor for reflux,” she notes. A single statistic from the American Beverage Association highlights the problem: In 2010, the average 12-to29-year-old American consumed 160 gallons of acidified soft drinks, nearly a half-gallon a day. “Trends in the prevalence of reflux parallel soft drink consumption over time, especially in young people,” says Koufman. She clarifies that the term “acid reflux” is misleading because the problem centers on the digestive enzyme pepsin, which is manufactured in the stomach to break down proteins into more easily digestible particles. It is ac-

tivated by the acid in high-acid foods. “If there is no protein around that needs digesting, pepsin can gnaw on the lining of your throat and esophagus,” explains Koufman, who is a professor of clinical otolaryngology at New York Medical College. She has seen many reflux cases misdiagnosed as something else. “It’s common for doctors to mistake reflux symptoms of hoarseness, postnasal drip, chronic throat clearing, trouble in swallowing or sore throat and cough

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They Thrive on Natural, Unstructured Fun by Madeline Levine

Well-meaning attempts to fill a child’s summer with enriching activities may do more harm than good. Why not let kids just be kids?

otions of summer as endless free means the child is calling the shots and time—to climb trees, chase firelearning what comes naturally. If a child flies, build a fort in the woods, strums a guitar because he loves it, maybe set up a lemonade stand—have that’s play. When being instructed, the been supplanted in many families by child may enjoy the experience, but it’s pricey summer camps or other highly not the same, because the motivation is structured activities. But unstructured at least partly external. play isn’t wasted time; it’s the work of The American Academy of Pedichildhood, a vehicle for developing a atrics recommends that children play basic set of life skills. Research puboutside as much as possible—for at least lished in Early Child60 minutes a day—yet Thinking back to our almost half of America’s hood Research & Practice shows that children own best childhood youth routinely aren’t that attend play-based getting any time outrather than academic memory, it won’t be side, according to study preschools become betreported in the a class or lesson, but findings ter students. Archives of Pediatrics & Child developAdolescent Medicine. the time we were ment expert David Outdoor play helps allowed to just be. Elkind, Ph.D., author combat childhood of The Power of Play, obesity, acquaints them maintains, “Play is essential to positive with their larger environment and suphuman development.” Various types ports coping skills. teach new concepts and contribute to Every child is different. But as Dr. skills, including helpful peer relations Kenneth R. Ginsburg, a professor of and ways to deal with stress. pediatrics at The Children’s Hospital of Self-initiated and self-directed play Philadelphia and University of Pennwww.NAeastMichigan.com 28 East Michigan edition

sylvania and a leading expert on resilience, remarks, “Every child needs free, unscheduled time to master his or her environment.” Play is valuable because it miniaturizes the world to a manageable size and primes kids for learning. Consider the complexities involved in a game of chase. Kids develop social skills in organizing and agreeing on rules, and then participate in the physical and creative actions of the actual activity while resolving conflicts or disagreements during its course—providing a foundation for excelling in school and even the business world. Solitary play also provides problem-solving practice. A young girl playing with her dolls may try out different ways of handling the situation if one of them “steals” a treat from the dollhouse cookie jar before tea is served. Because youth haven’t yet developed a capacity for abstract thinking, they learn and discover more about themselves mainly by doing. Developing small self-sufficiencies gives kids a sense of power in a world in which they are, in fact, small and powerless. This is why kids love to imagine dragon-slaying scenarios. Taking risks and being successful in independent play can increase confidence and prepare them to resist peer pressures and stand up to bullying. Given our global challenges, tomorrow’s adults will need the skills developed by such play—innovation, creativity, collaboration and ethical problem solving—more than any preceding generation. A major IBM study of more than 1,500 CEOs from 60 countries and 33 industries in 2010 found that the single most sought-after trait in a CEO is creativity. To survive and thrive, our sense of self must be shaped internally, not externally. We need to learn and focus on what we’re good at and like to do; that’s why it’s vital to have kids try lots of different activities, rather than immersing them full-time in parental preferences and dictated experiences. Leading experts in the field agree that considerable daily, unguided time not devoted to any structured activity facilitates their investment in the emotional energy required to develop their own identities. It is this sense of self that provides a home base—a place to retreat, throughout life.

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~ Dr. Kenneth R. Ginsburg Ultimately, everyone must rely on their own resources and sense of self or they’ll always be looking for external direction and validation. Mental health workers say that produces kids that take unnecessary risks, have poor coping skills and are vulnerable to substance abuse. Business leaders say such a tendency produces workers that need too much time, resources and direction to be really valuable. In the end, learning who we are primarily takes place not in the act of doing, but in the quiet spaces between things, when we can reflect upon what we have done and who we are. The more of these quiet spaces families provide for kids, the better. Madeline Levine, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and educator in San Francisco, CA, is the author of New York Times bestsellers, Teach Your Children Well and The Price of Privilege. See MadelineLevine.com/category/blogs. See Yard Games sidebar on the next page for fun ideas.

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✔ Follow the principle that regular playtime is vital for everyone.

✔ Encourage freerange (not pre-packaged), natural and spontaneous play— like a sandbox in the backyard, blocks and impromptu neighborhood soccer games, instead of an amusement park, elaborate toys and soccer camp.

✔ Get in touch with our own playfulness. Kids really do model what they see. Present a picture of adulthood that children will want to grow up to emulate. ✔ Tell the kids it’ll be a laid-back summer. Ask them to create a fun bucket list of which activities they want to keep... and which they want to toss. Parents may be shocked by what they say they want to quit doing. Sometimes kids do things because we want them to, and somehow we fail to notice their heart hasn’t been in it. ✔ Arrange low-key times with friends and family. This may mean turning down some invitations and setting aside an evening as family night. Make sure kids have regular opportunities to just

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✔ Make sure children also have total down time for lying in the grass looking at the sky, or sitting on the sidewalk sharing a stick of all-natural gum with a friend. ✔ Show trust in giving youngsters some freedom. Choice is the hallmark of true play. Have confidence that when a child is off on his own and enjoying and directing himself in activities he chooses, that is his “job”. The chances are that whatever innocent activities he’s doing of his own free will are better than any “enriching” activity we might impose on him.

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Yard Games Memorable Family Fun by Paul Tukey

iven their prevalence today, it’s remarkable that video games have been in existence for just 40 years. What has evolved—children spending an average eight to nine sedentary hours per day in front of a video screen—was not part of the inventor’s plan. “It’s sad, in some regards,” says

Ralph H. Baer, “the father of video games” who introduced the rudimentary game of Pong in 1972. “I thought we would be helping families bond together in the living room; the opposite has happened.” For those of us that pine for the era when our mothers would send us out-

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side in the morning with a sandwich in a bag and a canteen full of water—with orders not to come inside until dinner time—it’s gratifying to know an old-fashioned childhood need not be committed to memory. Games, the real ones played outdoors, are alive and well. “One of the great things about the games we played is that most of them are free, or one-time, lifetime purchases,” says actress Victoria Rowell, co-author of a book that offers an antidote to the video game revolution, Tag, Toss & Run: 40 Classic Lawn Games. Families can easily find the makings for all sorts of outdoor family fun. Play tug-of-war with any sturdy rope, or take turns swinging two flexible ropes for a spot of double Dutch, a game brought to New York City from Holland by early settlers. A large elastic band becomes a Chinese jump rope. Tree twigs or small branches work for stickball or double ball, a game played by native peoples on this continent hundreds of years before Jamestown or Plymouth Rock. Larger tree limbs can be cut into eight-to-10inch sections for use in mölkky, a popular Finnish tossing contest that is gaining favor here (move over corn hole). Several games only require a ball, and many more don’t require any apparatus at all. Think of the copycat games such as Follow-the-Leader or Red Light/ Green Light, or the Hide ’n Seek games, Fox and Hound, Ghost in the Graveyard and Capture the Flag. They offer as many variations on a theme as they do hours of exercise, communing with nature, conflict resolution and unstructured, untallied play. We’ll never get all the way back to the time when neighborhoods and the games we played were children’s only babysitters, but that doesn’t mean we can’t give it the old college try. Paul Tukey is co-author of Tag, Toss & Run and founder of SafeLawns.org, which includes outdoor games resources.

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Easy Summer Recipes “Many of my recipes have been influenced by cultural experiences, twists on favorite childhood meals or newly discovered ingredients,” says Chef Chad Sarno. “The strawberry smoothie is among Kris Carr’s favorites. Few dishes have proved to be as timeless and widely beloved as the kale salad.”

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What do bikini-clad gorillas, hoop dancing, aerial silk acrobatics, anti-gravity yoga and Pilates on the water have in common? They are among the most enjoyable ways to burn calories and increase strength.

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In Mankato, Minnesota, runners and walkers dressed like gorillas, many embellished with bikinis, tutus and football jerseys, take part in the annual Gorilla Run to benefit the nonprofit North Mankato Miracle League and Fallenstein Field, a fully accessible softball field for children with mental or physical challenges. This year, a local DJ dressed as a banana led the pack of 600 gorillas through the 2.4-mile course, raising $30,000. Next April, pro athletes and other volunteers will again pitch in to set the pace for other cities that want to ape their act. Travis Snyder’s family-friendly Color Run, founded in Draper, Utah, and launched in Tempe, Arizona, in early 2012, has caught on in more than 100 U.S. cities as a way for novice runners to have a stress-free, untimed, fun day. Sixty percent of the participants have never 34

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upside-down, and then tie knots. We’ve had all body sizes, shapes and ages in class; it’s a great way to stretch and add strength.” Yoga can also take to the air with anti-gravity classes that position participants in fabric slings or hammocks that relax joints and help the body realign itself. Christopher Harrison, founder and artistic director of AntiGravity Yoga, in New York City, is a former worldclass gymnast and professional dancer on Broadway, two professions that are tough on the body. “As an aging athlete whose passion continued, but whose body had been ripped apart by numerous surgeries, yoga healed and rejuvenated my mind and body,” he remarks. “In order to take pressure off the joints, I took my performance company from tumbling off the ground to hanging up into the air by inventing apparatus that allowed us to fly.” Whether by land, sea or air, adventurous souls are discovering new ways to recharge mind, spirit and body. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StlSandy@MindSpring.com.

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Dealing With the Fear of Change by Melissa Gray

id you know that one of the most common fears is the fear of change? As humans, we strive to connect with things that are familiar. We seek familiar people, places, and situations where we know what to expect and have experience dealing with them. To many people, the thought of change is scarier than any snake, spider, or high height. You can blame it on your ego. Your ego is designed to keep you safely in your comfort zone. If the average person takes one step out of the comfort zone, they will probably experience doubt, uneasiness, anxiety, maybe even fear. Why? Perhaps it would help to re-label this fear as the Fear of the Unknown. Here's a mild example: Imagine you're eating a food that you've never eaten before. You've never even heard of it. If you're an adventurous eater, you might pop that new food

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the 70 percent compliance mark. We hope to reach our 90 percent goal by year’s end.” She notes that after management cancelled weekly dumpster service, only one six-by-six-foot trash container remains. Even worn linens become cleaning rags. The saltwater swimming pool uses soda ash, rather than harsher chlorine chemical treatments. Kitchen scraps are composted and become fertilizer for the hotel’s herb and vegetable garden and flowerbeds. Natural compost bags in guest rooms collect banana peels, apple cores and other organic food waste. At the end of the year, guests that composted during

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More Sustainable Hotels While many hotels are implementing energy- and water-saving measures and recycling, some are taking even more Earth-friendly steps in their operations and services. Best Western Plus Boulder Inn, in Boulder, Colorado, is solar powered and supplies bicycles for guests. Forty 1° North, in Newport, Rhode Island, provides in-room electronic newspaper delivery via iPads, saving 700 pounds of waste per month. Hyatt at Olive 8, in Seattle, Washington, has an 8,355-square-foot living rooftop that provides an urban habitat for birds, bees and butterflies and reduces storm water runoff to city sewers. The InterContinental New York Times Square has two green rooftops that feature low-maintenance, droughttolerant plants to help regulate the building’s temperature. A resident beehive produced 40 pounds of locally sourced honey in its initial harvest. Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco, in Portland, Oregon, offers guests a 50 percent discount on parking for hybrid cars, plus complimentary electric car charging. Shore Hotel, in Santa Monica, California, offers a Green Concierge program with information on local farmers’ markets, eco-friendly shopping and fair trade espresso spots, plus access to hybrid taxis, bicycles and walking tours.

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In the Finger Lakes area of upstate New York, the Hotel Skyler, a former temple and theater, the third hotel in the U.S. and 10th in the world to achieve Platinum LEED certification, is heated by a geothermal gas pump and outfitted with salvaged architecture. Element hotels [in Colorado, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey and Texas] offer green kitchens, spa baths, in-room recycle bins, magnetic guest room door signs, electric vehicle chargers, in-room filtered tap water and bikes to borrow. Chicago’s Hotel Felix, built in 1926, has gone so green that even its sculptures are made from reclaimed materials. Houston’s Magnolia Hotel provides bus passes for employees. In Massachusetts, the Inn at Field Farm, in Williamstown, and the Inn at Castle Hill, in Ipswich, are owned by a statewide land trust and nonprofit conservation organization, The Trustees of Reservations. The Omni Hotel, in Dallas, is the largest gold-certified LEED hotel outside Las Vegas. Pennsylvania’s Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia relies on microturbines to provide 100 percent of the daily hot water needs and 15 percent of heating requirements. The W Austin Hotel uses only recyclable containers—no Styrofoam is allowed.

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rom freshly picked cherries to moonlit hikes, summer offers endless free gifts. Its lingering daylight reminds us to step outside, take a deep breath and savor life’s simple joys. “Summer is a time to enjoy the small things in life, which are often the sweetest,” counsels Janet Luhrs, author of The Simple Living Guide and founder of the online Simplicity School (Simplicity Journey.com). “Kids do this instinctively, like seeing who can throw a rock furtherest into the water. I’m happy just having a simple backyard dinner with friends, reading a book in a city park or paddling a canoe.” Here are some summer classics to expand our own “to savor” list. Feast on Earth’s bounty. Make the most of summer’s cornucopia of candy-sweet berries, rainbow-colored heirloom tomatoes and other natural treats abounding at local farmers’ markets. Get wet. Go skinny-dipping in a hidden creek, run through sprinklers in shorts or swimsuit or round up the neighborhood kids for a trip to a local water park, lake or public pool. Water games like Marco Polo and underwater

tea parties never grow old, even for grown-ups. Commune with creatures. Who can resist the winking lightning bugs, flickering dragonflies and songs of an evening insect chorus? Summer immerses us in nature. See how many animals that eagle-eyed friends and family members can spot during visits to area parks and preserves. Read by sunlight. The pleasure of reading heightens with natural light and fresh air. Pick an easy read to take to the beach or a hammock with sunglasses and a glass of herbal sun tea. Celebrate community. ‘Tis the season for free local festivals, picnic concerts, open-air movies and state fairs. Invite a friend or make a Dutch treat of it, even organize an informal potlatch block party. Take a day trip. Consider the healthy dose of activities that exist close to home. Delightful discoveries await the curious when traveling by local waterway, walking trail or bicycle path. Map a flexible route, allowing ample time for unexpected stops.

Try something new. Summer is a chance to be adventurous. Step into a bright, pastel shirt or tropical sundress, and then revel in the compliments. Move from an indoor exercise routine to a free yoga class in a shady park and test ride a standup paddleboard. Look up. Summer skies offer more drama than daytime TV. Perch on the porch at sunrise, sunset or before a thunderstorm rolls in. On a clear calm night, lie back on a blanket and trace constellations while watching for shooting stars and meteor showers. Capture memories. Gather a pocketful of seashells, press wildflowers from special spots, make bread-andbutter pickles from the garden and print favorite snapshots to spark happy summer memories any time of the year. Do nothing. In the midst of so many marvelous options, we can also give ourselves permission to cancel our own plans on a whim and just do nothing. Simple daydreaming can lead to good ideas and inner rhapsodies. Summer is the best time to just be. “Try to not to plan more than one thing in a day this summer,” advises Luhrs. “Otherwise, you’ll end up cutting short activities to rush off to the next thing instead of enjoying what’s already in front of you.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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CA Farmington Hills is offering 20% off dental care for your pet during the months of July and August, including exam, anesthesia, cleaning and polishing, and IV catheter and fluids. “Periodontal disease is the most prevalent disease threatening the health of dogs and cats,” says Lisa Cameron. “Bacteria, common in your pet's mouth, can actually travel to his heart, liver and kidney's and cause life-threatening infections. The solution is simple - good dental care." For more information or to make a dental appointment for your pet, call 248553-2340 or visit VCAFarmingtonHills.com. VCA Farmington Hills Animal Hospital is located at 31555 W 13 Mile Rd in Farmington Hills. See ad page 44.

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awsitive Steps Rehabilitation & Therapy for Pets is a new veterinary hospital that is exclusively dedicated to animal rehabilitation, physical therapy, and pain management. They offer the most current diagnostics and treatment options to improve quality of life for pets. “Veterinary rehabilitation and physical medicine care is a relatively new field. Very few veterinary offices offer these services for pets and only a couple actually have a rehabilitation certified veterinarian or acupunc- Handsome Hercules at Pawsitive Steps ture certified veterinarian on staff,” explains Dr. Tari Kern, owner of the facility. Dr. Kern is certified in both rehabilitation and acupuncture and uses these areas of expertise to speed post-operative recovery and to support and strengthen the core for patients with arthritis and neurologic conditions. Using physical therapy exercises, hydrotherapy, acupuncture, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, ultrasound, massage and cold laser treatments, fewer medications may be needed to ease arthritis and pain, which can be safer overall for geriatric pets.

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ho is Fluffy sleeping with these days? Does Oscar still nap upside down hanging off the sofa? And is Lily still taking a snooze in your potted ficus plant? If your cat is a creative napper, then he or she just might win you a $100 shopping spree in the Pet Supplies Plus Cat Nap Photo Contest. The store is looking for unique photos of felines napping (Come on -- What else do cats do?) in three categories: Photo courtesy of Pet Supplies Plus most unique place for a cat nap, most comical napping position and most unusual sleeping companion. The three winners will be announced as part of The Cat’s Pajamas 200-cat, 48-hour adoption marathon being held August 9-11 at the Pet Supplies Plus store located in Bloomfield Hills. All entries must be original photos in electronic format and emailed to catnapphotocontest@comcast.net. Deadline is August 1, 2013. For complete entry rules, visit NootersClub.org. Pet Supplies Plus Bloomfield Hills is located at 2057 S. Telegraph, north of Square Lake Rd., in the plaza with the Better Health Store and Olga's Kitchen. Their website is PetSuppliesPlus.com and their store phone number is 248-333-7545.

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In the mid-1990s, as genetically engineered or modified (GE, GM or GMO), corn and soy were becoming increasingly prominent ingredients in both pet food products and feed for farm animals, the number of dogs reported suffering from a specific cluster of health problems increased. It also became evident from discussion among veterinarians and dog owners that such health problems occurred more often among dogs eating pet food that included GM crops than those consuming food produced from conventional crops. The conditions most cited included allergies, asthma, atopic (severe) dermatitis and other skin problems, irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, recurrent diarrhea, vomiting and indigestion, plus abnormalities in liver, pancreas and immune system functions. People often reported failed treatments and harmful side effects to prescribed remedies (e.g. steroids), as well as problems with various manufactured www.NAeastMichigan.com

prescription diets after their attending veterinarians diagnosed their animals with these conditions. According to a 2011 study in the journal Cell Research, in engineering crops like corn and soybean, novel proteins are created that can assault the immune system and cause allergies and illnesses, especially in the offspring of mothers fed GMO foods. Diminished nutrient content is a concurrent issue. “The results of most of the few independent studies conducted with GM foods indicate that they may cause hepatic, pancreatic, renal and reproductive effects and may alter hematological, biochemical and immunologic parameters,”concluded Artemis Dona and Ioannis S. Arvanitoyannis, of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at the University of Athens Medical School, in their 2009 study on the effect of GM foods on animals. Such problems are caused partly by the inherent genetic instability of GM plants, which can

result in spontaneous and unpredictable mutations (Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews). DNA in GM foods is altered by the genetic engineering process; it can be incorporated by gut bacteria and may alter their behavior and ecology in the digestive tract. Likewise, when digestive bacteria incorporate material from antibiotic-resistant genes, engineered into patented GM foods crops to identify them, it could have serious health implications, according to Jeffrey M. Smith in his book, Genetic Roulette, and Terje Traavik and Jack Heinemann, co-authors of Genetic Engineering and Omitted Health Research.

What Pet Owners Can Do Look for pet foods that are free of GM corn and soy, and/or organically certified. Pet food manufacturers that use U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) certified organic ingredients—and especially those that don’t use corn, soy, canola, cotton byproducts (oil and cake) or sugar beet, which are more commonly genetically engineered, or imported rice, which can have GM strains—can legitimately claim “No GMO Ingredients” on their packaging. Information, plus tips on avoiding hidden GMO ingredients are available at NonGMOShoppingGuide.com. Many websites also provide recipes for home-prepared diets for companion animals, including DogCatHome PreparedDiet.com. Let responsible pet food manufacturers know of consumers’ concerns and heed Hippocrates’ advice to let our food be our medicine and our medicine be our food. Enlightened citizen action is an integral part of the necessary revolution in natural agriculture aimed at promoting more ecologically sound, sustainable and humane farming practices, a healthier environment and more healthful, wholesome and affordable food for us and our canine companions.

Dealing With Arthritis in Pets by Dr. John M. Simon

rthritis is probably the most common of the chronic diseases that progressively steals quality life from our senior dogs. Osteoarthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can effect any size dog or cat but is seen much more often in larger breed dogs. Arthritis often starts with stiffness and is first noticed when the older dog has a hard time rising in the morning. In time the owner may noticed that their dog is slower going up the stairs and may be reluctant to jump into the car. A dog with hip displasia or hip arthritis tends to run like a rabbit using both back legs at once. As the arthritis progresses, the dog may begin to hold up or favor one limb. He or she may walk with short stiff steps and the dog’s gait may show a hind end instability (swaying). The pet's hind legs may shuffle along the ground while walking. At the end stages of arthritis the pet may not be able to rise without the owners help. It is a sad thing to see otherwise healthy animals euthanized because their caregiver is unable to lift them up in order to get them outside when they need to eliminate. I believe much of the arthritis our

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dogs experience could be eliminated by changing their diets from a grain-based food to a more meat-based recipe when they are young. Just because the first ingredient on the pet food ingredientlist is meat does not make the diet meat based. The only way to distinguish if a food is meat-based is to asked the company’s nutritionist (not customer support person) what percent of their food is meat when measured on a dry matter basis. Judged on this basis, most pet foods are no more than 20% meat. Grain-based diets are hard for carnivores to digest and the poorly digested large grain protein molecules act as allergens which damage the intestinal lining and result in a “leaky-gut syndrome”. This leaky gut allows grain protein molecules to get into the blood stream where they can migrate to the pet’s joints and set up an inflammatory reaction. Feeding your pet a meat based diet will help prevent the above sequence of events. And supplementing the diet with digestive enzymes, fish oil and antioxidants will help reduce the likelihood of arthritis. If your dog has already developed arthritis, there are a number of ways to help slow its progression and reduce the discomfort it produces. Personally, I am not a big proponent of using non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) to reduce inflammation and pain because their long term use may result in gastro intestinal, liver and kidney disease. Injections of chondroprotective substances, like Adequin® and hylauronidic acid which will increase joint fluid production and encourage cartilage and ligament repair. They can be much more effective arthritis remedies than NSAIDs. It has also been shown July 2013

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that long term use of NSAID drugs in humans actually results in cartilage degeneration. Providing oral supplements including glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, GerizymeTM, Zeel®, systemic enzymes, hyaluronic acid, Comfort Zone® and antioxidants in place of NSAIDs can also be very helpful in restoring joint integrity and, in my opinion, is a much preferred approach to the more problematic drugs. Other alternative/ holistic ways to treat advanced arthritis include acupuncture, chiropractic, Frequency Specific Microcurrent therapy (FSM), infra-sonic therapy, pulsed magnetic therapy, prolotherapy, gold bead implants, cold laser therapy, physical therapy and massage therapy. Teaching pet owners how to massage their pet and provide passive range of motion can be very helpful in extending and enhancing their pets quality of life. Of course it goes without saying that keeping your pet at the proper weight and frequencly trimming your dog's nails will make a big difference in how he or she walks. Prolotherapy is a non surgical approach to treating torn cruciate ligaments and in my hands has been quite successful in repairing unstable the knee joints in dogs. Finally, I want let my readers to know about a very exciting advance in arthritis therapy. Adult stem cell technology is now available to help treat advanced arthritis. The stem cells are harvested from the patients own fat. These stem cells can be injected intravenously or directly into joints. Fat derived stem cells are "non embryonic" and will develop into connective tissue and cartilaginous cells which will help to rejuvenate the damaged joint. This technology has already been used successfully in hundreds of dogs and horses, and although still on the expensive side is now available to the family pet. Presently I am one of the few veterinarians certified to provide such therapy. Adding "cold laser therapy" to stem cell therapy has improved my chances of a successful outcome. In summary, detecting the early signs of arthritis and instituting early treatment can make a huge difference in the success of therapy. Providing a high quality meat based diet, with omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants along with weight management and regular exercise can help prevent the onset of arthritis and help extend both the quality and quantity of the pet’s life. Dr. John M. Simon is the owner and only veterinarian at Woodside Animal Clinic in Royal Oak where he has been healing dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, ferrets and pocket pets for over 30 years using both traditional and holistic medicine. He is a past president of the Oakland County Veterinary Association and has served on the board of the American Holistic Veterinary Association. Dr. Simon is the author of 4 pet-care books and has written numerous articles for a variety of magazines and newspapers. Visit his newly revised website at Doc4pets.com. See ad to left. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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Adoptions - 12pm-4pm. We do adoptions each Sat. & Sunday every month. FREE. PetSmart, BRIGHTON. Devoted Friends Animal Society - 11am-5pm. 4th Sunday monthly. Pet Supplies Plus, 22 N Ortonville Rd, ORTONVILLE. 248-627-7900. Cat's Cradle Adoptions - 12-4pm. 1st & 3rd Sundays. Pet Supplies Plus, 41660 W. 10 Mile Rd, Novi. 248-380-0007.

Sunday, July 7 Pet Supplies Plus VIP Pet Care Clinic: • 10-11:30am. 11525 S. Saginaw, Grand Blanc 810-694-1771; 42241 Garfield, Clinton Twp. 586-228-0090 & 26230 Hoover, Warren 586754-6000.

• 1-2:30pm: 64930 Van Dyke, Washington Twp. 586-752-2800; 3110 W. Silver Lake Rd, Fenton. 810-714-4973 & 23700 Greater Mack, St. Clair Shores 586-771-1710.

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Senior Citizen Day - 9am-9pm. Every Tuesday. Seniors (55 and older) will receive a 10% discount on total purchase. Excludes sale items and live animals. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP Pet Supplies Plus, 64920 Van Dyke. For more information call 586752-2800.

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50% Off Vaccines! - 1-5pm. Preventive Care Clinic. With your paid examination, receive 50% off all due vaccines. VCA Farmington Hills Animal Hospita, 31555 W. 13 Mile Road, Farmington Hills. Lisa Cameron 248-553-2340. See ad page 44.

Paw Prints Grief Support Group - 12-1:30pm. MHS Administrative offices, 30300 Telegraph Rd, Ste 220, Bingham Farms. 248-283-1000 ext. 179.

• 4-5:30pm: 1170 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills 248-650-5385 and 29402 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak. 248-399-4440.

Tuesday, July 23 Foster Orientation - 5:30-8pm. The Foster Orientation is a mandatory event for those interested in assisting the Michigan Humane Society in an In-Home Hero role. MHS Administrative Offices, 30300 Telegraph Rd, Ste 220, Bingham Farms. 248-283-1000 ext. 179

Wednesday, July 31 Feral Cat Workshop - 5:30-7:30pm. Required to Become a Feral Cat Colony Caretaker. New TNR program will reduce the number of homeless cats and provide much-needed care. MHS Administrative Offices, 30300 Telegraph Rd, Ste 220, Bingham Farms. 248-283-1000 ext. 179.

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Toenail Sundays - Noon-4pm every Sunday. Instore nail trim. Bring in your dog, cat, small animal or reptile and have their nails trimmed. Price is $5 per Pet. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP Pet Supplies Plus, 64920 Van Dyke. Info: 586-7522800. Best Buddy Dog Rescue - 12-4pm. 2nd & 4th Sundays. Pet Supplies Plus, 8020 Cooley Lake Rd, White Lake. 248-360-1400.

Adoptions - 11am-3pm. We do adoptions every Saturday. FREE. Peters True Value Hardware Store, 3455 W. Highland, Milford. Paws Animal Rescue - 12-4pm. 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Pet Supplies Plus, 22 N Ortonville Rd, ORTONVILLE. 248-627-7900. 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 Forget Us Not Rescue - 1st & 3rd Saturdays 124pm. Pet Supplies Plus, 42241 Garfield, Clinton Twp. 586-228-0090. 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. Heaven Will Wait Adoption Event - 12-4pm. 2nd & 4th Weekend monthly. Pet Supplies Plus, 31029 Harper, St. Clair Shores. 586-771-3277. 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.

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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.

Senior Citizen Day - 9am-9pm. Every Wednesday. Seniors (55 and older) will receive a 10% discount on total purchase. Excludes sale items and live animals. ORTONVILLE and Lapeer Pet Supplies Plus, For more information, contact store at 248-627-7900 and 810-245-2200.

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 46.

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Pet Therapy at Town Village - 11am-12pm. Meet in a large room with residents who are interested in seeing, hearing about and interacting with your dog. Your dog should be people friendly, not just interested in other dogs. Town Village, 4500 Dobry Drive, Sterling Heights. K-9 Stray Rescue League - 11am-3pm. 2nd Sat. monthly. Pet Supplies Plus, 22 N Ortonville Rd, ORTONVILLE. 248-627-7900. K-9 Stray Rescue League - 11am-4pm. 4th Saturday monthly. Pet Supplies Plus, 1170 Walton, Rochester Hills. 248-650-5385. Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society Adoptions - 1st and 3rd Saturdays (and 5th Saturday, if applicable). PetSmart Utica, 45050 Northpointe Blvd. 586323-7030.

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THURSdAy, JUNe 27 Raw food Basics - 7pm. Presented by Deb Klungle, Nourished Body | Satisfi ed 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, butterfl ies and plants for sale. You do not have to bring plants to exchange; those who do will receive a CD of local wildfl owers. Plant exchange is free/vehicle entry permit req'd. Preregister. Environmental Discovery Center near WHITe LAke. 248-625-7280.

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VegMI Presents: Vegan 101 - 7pm. Join VegMichigan for this monthly event, which will include a cooking demonstration and samples. Long-time VegMichigan members will discuss how easy it can be to transform a standard meal to a delicious, vegan option. FREE. Registration required at Customer Service desk. Whole Foods ROCHeSTeR HILLS. 248-371-1400.

SATURdAy JUly 7 Grilling for a Cause! - 1-4 pm. Stop by our Troy store for some awesome grilling options; we’ll be grilling up vegetarian, VEGAN and meat options and selling them to benefi t our latest One Dime at a Time recipient. Enjoy an awesome lunch for a great local cause; the benefi tting organization TBD. Lunch options from $4-$6. Whole Foods Market, TROy. 248-649-9600.

TUeSdAy, JUly 9 All about ALGO Clay - 6:30-8pm. Detoxify your body in just 21 days with ALGO Clay in different ways. Learn to make clay water, clay mask, clay body warp, clay baths, clay tooth-paste. $10. Wheatgrass and Sprouts, 1925 W Maple Rd, Wheatgrass and Sprouts, 1925 W Maple Rd, TROy. Anca Iordachianu 248-822-9999. Anca Iordachianu 248-822-9999. See ad page 60. All About Detox Detox - 6:30-8:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN, FirstLine Therapy Coordinator, will cover all the important reasons for detoxifi cation, methods available and the benefi ts. $25. The Downing Clinic, CLARkSTON CLARkSTON, 248-625-6677. See ad page 9.

World Drumming experience - 7-8:30pm. Tom Price leads you through an interactive session which includes a short meditation using Tibetan drums and singing bowls. Drums Provided. $20. Soul Space, 210 W. University Ste 6, ROCHeSTeR. Crystal Cockerham 855-200-7685. See ad page 5. See a Vitamix in Action! - 11am–6pm thru Mon 7/15. FIve day demo event. You have to see it to believe it—that's what many say about the versatility and power of a Vitamix machine! Visit us for a fi veday entertaining and educational demonstration! Whole Foods ROCHeSTeR HILLS. 248-3711400. Green Lecture Series - 7pm. FREE. Whole Foods ROCHeSTeR HILLS 248-371-1400.

FRIdAy, JUly 12 Breathwork with Paula Rowe - 6:30-8:30pm. Join in this transformational evening with Paula Rowe. Breathwork is a gentle, yet powerful technique that brings expanded mind-body-soul awareness. $20. Soul Space, 210 W. University Ste 6, ROCHeSTeR. Crystal Cockerham 855-2007685. See ad page 5. 11th Annual Michigan Lavender festival - 10am5pm. Thru Sun 7/14. Join Whole Foods at this three-day festival, which boasts over 100 artisans of unique, Made-in-Michigan classes, free classes, workshops, demonstrations and farm tours where you can pick fresh bundles of lavender! $5/adults; Children under 12 free. Includes all classes & demos. Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill, ARMADA. Info: Whole Foods 248-371-1400. SUP Nature! - 7:30pm. Enjoy a relaxing paddle around the lake as you try to sneak up to and scope out wildlife during this program while discovering the history of the lake. Limited number of stand up paddle boards to rent out. Pre-register. Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center near ROCHeSTeR/ WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP. 586-781-9113.

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NSA Chiropractic Chiropractic - 6:30-8:30pm. Discover & witness the body's natural ability to unwind tension, & move into higher states of growth & integrity

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how to juice them for your health, from Anca who healed hersef from cancer with green juices. $10. Wheatgrass and Sprouts, 1925 W Maple Rd, TROy. Anca Iordachianu 248-822-9999. See ad page 60. Cherry fest - 1-4pm. Stop by Whole Foods Market in Troy to celebrate LOCAL Cherry season. We’ll be celebrating with some LOCAL vendors, TONS of samples, cherry recipe inspiration, smiles and more. Whole Foods Market, TROy. 248-649-9600.

SUNdAy, JUly 14 Holistic Networking Party - 7-8pm. Looking for local Holistic/Natural Health businesses to come promote their business and what services you provide. Bring your business cards/samples! FREE. Goodalls Herbs, 26 mile/I-94, CHeSTeRfIeLD. Alice Goodall 586-646-0066. See ad page 61.

FREE. Dr. Bence at Ike's Restaurant, 38550 Van Dyke Ave, STeRLING HeIGHTS. Diane 586978-9900. See ad page 29.

WedNeSdAy, JUly 17 Summer Treats w/essential Oils - 6:30-8pm. Cooking with essential oils is yummy & healthy! Sample a homemade sugar scrub, taste lavenderlemonade & other snacks! Prior registration appreciated. $ $15. Soul Space, 210 W. University Ste 6, ROCHeSTeR. Crystal Cockerham 855-2007685. See ad page 5.

Foods Market, 2880 West Maple Road, TROy. Dawn Danhausen 248-649-9600. See ad page 60.

SATURdAy JUly 20 LOCAL Beer fest! - 1-4pm. July is Michigan BEER Month; stop by for some ICE cold varieties of craft brew produced right in our great state of Michigan, photo ID required to participate, please and thanks! Whole Foods Market, TROy. 248649-9600.

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Clean Water Mini-Camp - 10am-3pm. Have you ever wondered how clean our ponds and lakes are? Learn water quality testing and investigate our waters. Open to children entering grades 7–9. $25/child. Pre-register. Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center near WHITe LAke. 248-625-7280.

4H ecoChallenge Day Camp - Mon 7/15-Fri 7/19. This camp, run in partnership with the Oakland County 4H, will focus on air, land and water; campers will use ROV’s and high altitude balloons to discover more about our planet. Ages 13–17. Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center near WHITe LAke. Info: Jason Scott 248-858-0892.

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. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing addresses these issues. FREE. Vitamin Shoppe, ROCHeSTeR HILLS. Call 248-879-1900 to register.

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Wheatgrass Juice Tasting - 5:30-7:30pm. Talk with Anca Iordachianu of Wheatgrass and Sprouts. Try her sweet wheatgrass juice & learn how she healed herself from cancer with raw foods. FREE. Whole

Better Health Now and for the future - 6:308:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN and FirstLine Therapy Program Coordinator, will cover the elements and benefi ts of the program, which focuses on food, special testing and meeting your goals for a healthier life by using a personalized approach. Individual

Picnic by the Gazebo - 12:30-4:30pm. Bring your blankets, a picnic lunch or just a chair; the Shelby Music Society will provide the music. The Society will play a variety of musical arrangements. Donations accepted. Historic Center of Wolcott Mill Metropark in RAy TOWNSHIP. 586-749-5997. Hunger free Summer food fight for Gleaners - Thru August 2nd. Whole Foods Troy is collecting food on behalf of Gleaners Food Bank to help feed hungry children. Simply purchase canned goods or other non-perishable items and drop them off at our customer service desk. Whole Foods Market, TROy. 248-649-9600.

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WedNeSdAy, JUly 24 3 Day Juice Fast - 6-9pm. Attend this 3-day guided 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. Anca Iordachianu 248-822-9999. See ad page 60. 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. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing addresses these issues. FREE. Vitamin Shoppe, ROCHeSTeR HILLS. Call 248-879-1900 to register.

THURSdAy, JUly 25 Holistic Networking Party - 7-8pm. Looking for local Holistic/Natural Health businesses to come promote their business and what services you provide. Bring your business cards/samples! FREE. Education Station for Holistic Care, Main St/31 Mile, RICHMOND. Alice Goodall 586-646-0066. See ad page 61. Group Guided Meditation - 7-8:30pm. Release. Renew. Rejuvenate. Join Linda Pietrzak, B.A., M.A., Healing Touch Certifi ed- a different meditation each time & see what the buzz is about! $15. Soul Space, 210 W. University Ste 6, ROCHeSTeR. Crystal Cockerham 855-200-7685. See ad page 5.

Arthritis and Pain Relief-PeMf - 6-7pm. NewPulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) relieves arthritis and pain. Come see it in action and enjoy Fat-Burning Coffee and Tea while you learn FREE. ABC Wellness, 37300 Dequindre Ste 102, STeRLING HeIGHTS. Kia 855-669-9355. See ad page 60. Wheatgrass Tasting - 5:30-7pm. Talk to Anca of Whetgrass and Sprouts.Try her sweet wheatgrass juice and learn how she healed from cancer with green juices. FREE. Whole foods market, 2880 W Maple Rd, TROy. 248-469-9600. See ad page 60.

SATURdAy, JUly 27 Wheatgrass Tasting - 10am-1pm. Talk to anca iordachianu of Wheatgrass and Sprouts. Try her sweet wheatgrass juice & learn how she healed herself from cancer with green juices. FREE. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Waldon Blvd, ROCHeSTeR. 248-371-1400. See ad page 60. Troy Ice Cream Social - 2-5pm. Kick off summer in style--stop in for some all natural cool treats. We’ll have frosty fl oats, sorbet, dairy free options and more. Enjoy summer shopping with some allnatural sweet treats, PLUS customers who donate to our Hunger Free Summer Food Fight get 2 scoops of ice cream FREE. Whole Foods Market, TROy. 248-649-9600.

SUNdAy JUly 28 Give & Get fit 5&10k - Whole Foods Market in Troy is proud to support the 3rd Annual Give & Get Fit 5k & 10k, Bank of America Corporate Offi ces, Troy. This year’s event is bigger than ever starting with run, offering health and wellness screenings, Yoga, Pilates and more; look for our tent on-site for snacks and refreshments. All proceeds go to the Rhonda Walker Foundation. Whole Foods Market, TROy. 248-649-9600.

TUeSdAy, JUly 30 Juicing for Health with Anca - 6:30-8pm. Learn about juicing's powerful benefi ts & taste the sweet wheatgrass and green juices that helped Anca heal from cancer at Hippocrates Health Institute. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. 248-735-8100. See ad page 60.

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ongoingevents NOTE: All calendar events must be received via our online submission form by the 12th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. No phone or fax submissions, please. Visit NACalendar.com to submit online. meditation. $12. Powerhouse Gym Yoga Studio, 400 East Brown Street, Birmingham. Jen Cooper 248-563-7300. Farmer's Market - 10am-2pm. Thru Oct. 13th. The Springfield Farmers Market’s mission is to provide a fun & friendly place for the community to celebrate the abundance of Michigan-grown produce. 12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg. Info: 248-249-1592.

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.

Michigan Microbrew Sunday’s! - 1-3pm in July. July is Michigan Beer Month. To celebrate our talented Brew Masters of MI, we’ll be sampling select varieties of MI Brews each Sunday throughout the month. Stop by our cheese island for a sample and raise a glass to Michigan Brews. Whole Foods Market, Troy. 248-649-9600.

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.

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.

E.Main St., Downtown , DURAND. 989-288-3561.

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.

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 5. Gentle Flow Yoga - 11:15am-12:15pm. Gentle movements, simple poses, breathing techniques and find inner peace. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 62.

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.

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 35.

Monthly EFT Group - Second Tue 6-9pm. Oakland County. Details: Annette: 248-334-9214. See ad page 59. 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.

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 35.

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.

Meatless Mondays with Mood! - 4-6pm in July. Join our fabulous In-store “culinary creator” Mood for some creative meal ideas for the summer. Taste, learn, and enjoy NEW summer recipes each week that will satisfy your taste buds and appetite, without the cholesterol. Whole Foods Market, Troy. 248-649-9600.

Jen's Warm Slow Flow Yoga- 5:30pm. Connect with your breath and still your mind in this moving

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 5. 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,

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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 57.

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 15. 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.

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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 57. Yin Yoga - 5:45-7pm. 1st & 3rd Fridays. Yin targets the connective tissues of the body to help relax and heal. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 62.

Restorative Yoga - 5:45-7pm. 2nd & 4th Fridays. A gentle, meditative practice that uses props to fully support the body. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 62.

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Jen's Warm Slow Flow Yoga- 6-7pm. 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.

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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. Please visit our website: CafeOfLifeFenton.com.

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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 . Progressive Chiropractic offers massage, Reflexology, supplements, pillows and supports.

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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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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.

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HPS Advanced Dental care, PC The Mental Fitness Center

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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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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 15.

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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. Visit website for class schedule and offering. See ad inside back cover.

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Rebekah's health & Nutrition 700 S. Main St, Ste 113 • Lapeer 810-660-8585 RebekahsPureLiving.com

Organic whole food supplements, nutritional superfoods, detoxification, weight management and the HCG protocol. 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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hypnotherapy alternative health & Rehab centre, PLLC S. Ballenger Hwy, Flint • 810-235-5181

Medical Hypnotherapist Jon Tomlinson, with 90% success rate. Helping with conditions: quit smoking, weight loss, golf and much more. See ad page 15.

Mid-Michigan Hypnosis Center Hypnosis Delivers • 810-423-6541 3280 N. Elms Rd., Flushing www.HypnosisDelivers.com

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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 35.

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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 21.

The Downing Clinic

Laura Kovalcik, DO, FACOI 5715 Bella Rose, Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com Integrative Internal Medicine practice owned by Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician. 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.

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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 27 & 36.

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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 15.

Julie L. Ward CMT, LE, COE Exactly Esthetics & Massage www.JulieLWard.com 810-875-8416

ONCOLOGY CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST AND ONCOLOGY ESTHETICIAN. Advanced Practicioner, Therapuetic, Deep Tissue, Relaxation Massage, Body Treatments, Custom Facials, Waxing Expert, Eyelash Exstensions

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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.

Medical spa Timeless Health & Beauty medical spa 810-724-0480 542 N. Cedar, Imlay City

A healthy body from the inside out. Bioidentical Hormone replacement, weight loss, intravenous nutritional support, vaser and smart lipo, botox, nonsurgical facelift, vericose veins and other services. See ad page 18.

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Holistic classes and services including: yoga, essential oils, massage, body wraps, energy work, hot stone massage, craniosacral, reflexology, ear candling, Thai massage, Ayurveda massage, body scrubs, oncology massage, and more.

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Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

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nutritional counseling 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.

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Learn how simple, nutritious, & delicious raw foods can be! Services include customized private instruction & detox support.

July 2013

PHARMACY

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MILLS PHARMACY + APOTHECARY 1744 West Maple Road • Birmingham 248-644-5060 MillsPharmacy.com

We combine the best health and well-being products with good old-fashioned personal service. A Stateof-the-art Compounding Lab, a collection of world’s best apothecary brands and Epicure, a gourmet market for your convenience. See ad page 31.

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ADVANCED ENERGY THERAPY

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NATuRAL WELLNESS & PAIN RELIEF CENTERS

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WELLNESS WELLNESS CHAMPIONS

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 29.

YOGA HOuSE OF YOGA

2965 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley 248-556-0992 HouseOfYoga.net Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin and J i v a m u k t i Yo g a classes. Our space offers a warm, safe and peaceful environment to explore your practice. Teacher Training (RYT 200).

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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. Visit website for class schedule and offering.

STRONGHEART YOGA

8373 Old 13 Mile Rd • Warren 248-563-8615 StrongheartYoga.com Whether you are practiced or new to yoga we offer yoga for every body, nearby. Check our schedule for classes on our website.

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