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racking, or hydraulic fracturing, is a hot topic right now. While there are many states where fracking is more prevalent than Michigan, we have roughly 57 wells operating in the state right now, with more on the way. We can say this with certainty, because in the rural area where we have lived for over 40 years the local farmers have been approached, and some are in talks now, to potentially lease their land to oil companies for just this purpose. We're worried. Since the topic of this month's issue is that of celebrating local farmers and supporting organic food production and availability, we have an article that addresses fracking as it relates to America's family farm heritage and health. Many people with whom we've talked about this issue seem to be focused in on the pollution of ground-water. While that is definitely at the core of what one should know, there are other considerations. We encourage you to check out this article, beginning on page 36, and learn about many of the other ancillary issues at hand for family farms here in Michigan and around the country. Along with that, we have an update for you on what's happening here in Michigan to both educate consumers and, for those who agree and are interested in helping, provide an opportunity to support a ban on fracking in our state. Another valuable contribution this month is our interview with James Gormley, a leader of the natural health movement in the U.S. He explains why the natural health movement must protect itself from the many organizations and companies that are fighting our ability to protect our natural and organic food resources and know what we're being sold to eat. It's an eye-opening interview. Our feature article this month profiles several organic farmers and what they are doing to "sow seeds of change." There are many "heros" among us; family farmers, community gardeners, CSA's, visionaries and activists; all striving to create a safer and healthier environment for our future generations. This article, along with the other two mentioned above, provide a decent view of what we're up against, and what we can do to help keep our foods safe and nutritious. Don't forget though, we have our usual wide range of articles, news and resources designed to help you live a healthier, more earth-friendly lifestyle. We hope you enjoy and benefit from it all. So until next month, stay happy and healthy...naturally!
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akland County’s regional food hub – Harvest Michigan, announces it’s Mushroom Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program – the first of it’s kind in the Greater Detroit area. The program will provide members with a one-pound bag of their choice of shiitake, oyster, or rare cinnamon cap mushrooms at $10 per pound, each week for a period of 16 weeks. “These mushrooms are organic and cultivated right here in Oakland County,” says Yvette Berman, Founder and CEO of Harvest Michigan. “As a regional, food hub we are dedicated to promoting local farms/producers and selling local products in our region. Those who do not wish to commit to a 16-week program have an option to purchase these mushrooms through the Michigan Buying Club in various quantities." The Michigan Buying Club is a source for community members to access Michigan beef, poultry, eggs, and dairy products that are humanely treated, organic and additive-free. The club is also a source for artesian and farm-fresh products that are unique to the marketplace. Members order products online through the website.
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Novi Hosts Festival of Chariots
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he 29th Annual Festival of Chariots parade will take place on July 19. City of Novi Mayor and other dignitaries will be in attendance to help celebrate the grand event showcasing India’s spirituality and culture. Over 7,000 visitors are expected to join in this FREE celebration, which is open to the public. Guests of all ages will enjoy various forms of entertainment, a free lunch, live dances and music, kirtan yoga, unique shopping, henna, Vedic culture and arts, and many kids activities. Guests will see colorful floats, traditional costumes, ancient Hindu rituals, unique music, and dramas. The whole family will enjoy exploring this unique cultural exhibition revealing the spiritual heart of India. The Kirtan Yoga Fest will feature artists from New York, India and around the world. The interactive three-mile parade begins at 11:00 am from the Novi Civic Center with an opening ceremony. With replications of this festival all over the world, over one million people participate in this thousands year-old Indian celebration. For more information contact Ganesh Kathiresan at 586-292-1502 or visit their website:TheFestivalOfChariots.com natural awakenings
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his summer, beginning July 7, the public can come out and get fit doing TaeKwon-Do (TKD) at the MetamoraHadley State Recreation Area. This will be a great introduction to basic martial arts skills. The outdoor TKD classes will run from July 7 to August 25, on Mondays, from 10:30-11:30 am. Attendees will meet at the concession stand. Bring a small blanket or towel. “We will help dispel the myths that are portrayed on TV, work on stranger danger, and there will also be some cardio work throughout the class,� says Janet Wassmann, owner of Korean Martial Arts in Lapeer. Janet is a 3rd Degree black belt, with 15 years experience in fitness and certified personal trainer. From July 9 to August 27 attendees can also take a Better U Fitness "aka" BUF class. This class includes stretching, toning, and core strengthening. It will improve balance, focus and concentration. This class is great for fitness levels, ages 14 years and up. Bring a small blanket or towel and wear comfortable clothes. Better U Fitness meets Wednesdays from 9:00 to10:00 am at the concession stand. Costs for TaeKwon-Do @ the Park are $50 or a drop in fee of $8 per class. Cost for Better U Fitness is $40 or a drop in fee of $6 per class. Students will need park recreational pass to get into the State park. The Metamora-Hadley State Recreation Area is located at 3871 Herd Rd., Metamora. For more information or to pre-register, contact Janet Wassmann at 810667-2101.See ad page 22.
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Spiritual Discussion and Healthy Living Lessons at Birmingham Retreat
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here will be a one day retreat on Saturday, August 2 from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm, when Radhanath Swami visits Birmingham to share a special day filled with spiritual discussion, enriching lessons on healthy living, stress management, and Ayurveda, hatha, and kirtan yoga.
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Radhanath Swami Radhanath Swami was born Richard Slavin in Chicago in 1950. As a young man, he confronted a deep sense of alienation from suburban life and the civil injustices of the time and left for Europe on a journey to search for God wherever it might lead him. He met many famous spiritual teachers including the Dalai Lama and Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Radhanath chooses Detroit as his one desired location for this event. The retreat will be held at Seaholm High School in Birmingham. Registration is $95. ($65 for students with college ID) and includes lunch, dinner, and two snacks (vegan/vegetarian). The Seaholm High School is located at 2436 Lincoln St., Birmingham. Registration and more information is available at TheJourneyHomeBook.com, or by calling 248-924-9455. See ad page 38
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he Fenton Open Gate Garden Club’s 17th Annual Summer Garden Tour will be held on Sunday, July 13th, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Seven beautiful gardens are represented, each with something unique to offer. There will be beautiful perennial beds, a variety of trees and shrubs, special landscape designs, impressive hardscapes, private retreats, country acres, and lake views. “Skilled gardeners will be available to answer questions, and plants will be labeled at each garden,” explains Pat Laycock of Open Gate Garden Club. “The price includes maps and garden guides, refreshments, merchant discounts, and an opportunity to win a garden bench.” Advance tickets for $8.00 are available from all Garden Club members and at these fine merchants: Bordine's Nursery (9100 Torrey Road, Grand Blanc); Gerych's Distinctive Flowers and Gifts (713 Silver Lake Rd, Fenton); Heavenly Scent Herb Farm (13730 White Lake Rd, Fenton); The Iron Grate (103 W. Shiawassee Ave., Fenton); and Yard 'N Garden (603 Silver Lake Rd, Fenton). Tickets on tour day will be sold for $10 at the A.J. Phillips Fenton Museum, 310 S. Leroy St., Fenton. Children 12 years old and under are free. For more information, contact Pat Laycock at 810-210-9637, Pat Manion at 810240-4321 or visit OpenGateGardenClubGardenTour.com
Swartz Creek Floatation Center Hosts Open House
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or over four decades float tanks have been used as a tool for relaxation, well-being, and awareness by professional athletes, corporations, artists and performers for their personal use. Great Lakes Flotation, LLC, which has been offering float sessions in two float tanks on a part time basis for over three years, is now open 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, with other hours available by special arrangement. Terri Stangl, Owner of Great Lakes Floatation says “The May-June 2012 issue of Utne Reader cites research showing a 25% reduction in pain for persons with fibromyalgia, as well as an increased level of relaxation and decrease sense of stress. The Australian Institute of Sport reports that it uses a float tank for recovery purposes, primarily to promote relaxation and sleep for athletes.” There will be a ribbon cutting and open house at Great Lakes in connection with the Flint Genesee Chamber of Commerce on July 15, 4:00 to 7:00 pm. The open house will include drawings for free floats and massage services, as well as special pricing for floats purchased during the event. Great Lakes Flotation LLC is located at 5232 South Morrish Road, Swartz Creek. Contact Terri Stangl at 810-584-5511 or visit GreatLakesFlotation.com
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egMichigan will be holding its third annual Non-Dairy Ice Cream Social and Vegan Potluck on Sunday, July 6, 1-6 p.m. in Troy. The event will be held outdoors, at a board member’s backyard—and indoors, if it rains. The 15-year-old, not-for-profit group, which also sponsors spring’s popular VegFest, promotes health, and environmental/ethical results of our food choices while educating on animal-free products. VegMichigan will provide free non-dairy treats, spanning flavors like Naked Almond Fudge or Ginger Cookie from manufacturers like Coconut Bliss and Soy Delicious, as seasoned Vegans join new Vegans in this “nosh for fun.” To attend, please RSVP for directions and potluck suggestions by email to: info@VegMichigan.org
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ssential oils show promise in preventing infections from the fungi Candida albicans and the bacteria methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to several recent studies. Romania’s Polytechnic University of Bucharest researchers found that topical application of the essential oils from Salvia officinalis (sage) and Anethum graveolens (dill) provided significant inhibition against the C. albicans fungi when compared with a standard antiseptic dressing. Scientists from England’s Manchester Metropolitan University compared the effects on three strains of MRSA in wound dressings containing the essential oils of patchouli, tea tree, geranium, lavender and grapefruit seed extract against a conventional antibacterial dressing of silver sulfadiazine cream. Each oil was applied independently and in combination with wound dressings. Grapefruit seed extract and geranium oil were found to most effectively inhibit the MRSA strains. natural awakenings
Ginger and Turmeric Protect Skin from Sun
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cientists from Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University have found that extracts from ginger and turmeric may help prevent DNA damage caused by the sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, a leading cause of melanoma and other skin cancers. Fifteen herbal extracts were created; each was applied to human keratinocytes, the predominant cell type in the outer layer of skin that can be damaged by the sun’s rays. The researchers measured the ability of each herb extract to absorb ultraviolet radiation and act as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals. Turmeric and ginger extracts absorbed a significant amount of UVB rays before they could damage the skin, according to the results, published in Photochemistry and Photobiology. Each was found to stimulate the synthesis of thioredoxin 1, an antioxidant protein that appears to protect keratinocytes from DNA damage and toxicity to living cells.
Liver Cleanse May Help with Food Allergies
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ccording to Dr. Hilda Lauderman of Davison, MI, allergies can be simply explained as the body reacting to a substance that the immune system has recognized as an invader. The immune system builds up antibodies toward this substance, or "allergen," resulting in an "allergy." Symptoms can occur from as soon as the food is eaten, to a few hours later. The reaction can be classified as mild, moderate or life-threating. Common allergy-causing foods are soy, wheat, chocolate, milk, eggs, corn, seafood and citrus. In addition, mold can be a problem for many people and at this time of year pollen, cut grass and blooming flowers may also cause allergy symptoms. In some cases, a low adrenal function and an overloaded liver can be the root cause of the allergy. If so, liver flushes done frequently can help. Before flushing, the liver must be prepared to eliminate the toxins that will pass coming through it. This can be done by taking the amino acid L-Taurine, which helps thin the bile produced by the liver, so more toxins can be eliminated. "I suffered from allergies for many years," says Lauderman. "After years of anit-histamines and allergy injections, I worked on cleansing my body and restoring good adrenal function using natural medicine." "As a side note," she continues, "getting rid of gall stones can also be an effective way to relieve gall problems without surgery. Gall stones are made in the liver and stored in the gall bladder." There are many ways to cleanse the body of toxins. See your health practitioner for the method that best suits your situation. Dr. Hilda Lauderman, DHM, Ph.d, NMD, RN is licensed as a Dr. ˇ of Nedicne, Natural Medicine and serves clients in east Michigan. For more information, call 810-503-4056. See ad page 28. July 2014
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Ashwagandha Herb Mutes Bipolar Disorder, Lowers Stress
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he ancient ayurvedic herb ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) shows promise in reducing the symptoms of bipolar disorder, according to two recent studies. For eight weeks, scientists from the University of Pittsburgh’s Western Psychiatric Institute gave 500 milligrams per day of ashwagandha extract or a placebo to 53 patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The researchers used a series of bipolar tests to gauge cognition, response time, social cognition response and other processes. After the eight weeks, the group given ashwagandha showed significant improvements in auditory-verbal working memory, reaction time and social cognition. In a study published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatric Medicine, among a group of 64 men and women with chronic stress, after two months of ashwagandha treatment, standardized test scores revealed stress reduced by 44 percent, anxiety and insomnia by 68 percent and severe depression by 79 percent. Depression and anxiety are hallmarks of bipolar disorder.
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Scoliosis Activity Suit™ Offers Comfortable Treatment for Childhood Disease The Scoliosis Activity Suit™ is a new type of functional scoliosis activity suit that acts upon the spine much differently than conventional rigid-style scoliosis braces. It can be easily concealed underneath clothing, and has shown immediate correction of the scoliosis curvature. The Scoliosis Activity Suit™ was developed by Mark Morningstar, DC, PhD, who also co-founded the ScoliSMART Clinics treatment system. “As an active member of SOSORT, a European based medical society focused on exercisebased treatments for scoliosis, I’ve been fortunate enough to be exposed to all types of scoliosis treatment worldwide. Having seen the benefits and disadvantages of various types of bracing both in the US and abroad, I tried to create a design that incorporated as many of the advantages as possible without the drawbacks of conventional bracing,” says Morningstar. According to preliminary reports, the Scoliosis Activity Suit™ is more comfortable than hard braces, yet it still provides substantial support, while also being thin enough to conceal under clothing for daylong wear. A big advantage of the Scoliosis Activity Suit™ is that it can be worn exclusively at home, thereby minimizing the impact of treatment on a child’s selfesteem and confidence. Since it is comprised of multiple pieces, the Scoliosis Activity Suit™ can be fully customized to each patient, depending upon the location and severity of the scoliosis.
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The Scoliosis Activity Suit™ is designed to be used in conjunction with an exercise-based scoliosis therapy, such as the exclusive Scoliosis BootCamp™, Small Curve Camp™, or the adult ScoliPAIN™ treatment programs. This enhances the significantly increases the effectiveness of the Scoliosis Activity Suit™ compared to wearing the Scoliosis Activity Suit™ alone. Because it is not a hard brace, but made instead out of neoprene (a stretchable yet durable material), it does allow some give over the course of time over each wear period (2-6 hours per day). The Scoliosis Activity Suit™ material allows the patient to maintain his or her flexibility, and can be worn while participating in sports and other athletic activities. However, it still maintains a high level of support to allow the muscles of the spine to work less while still stabilizing the spine. Preliminary research suggests that the average initial correction of the spinal curvature ranges between 15-35%. Over 90% of patients wearing the Scoliosis Activity Suit™ for one year saw their curvatures stabilized or corrected. For more information on the Scoliosis Activity Suit™, or to schedule your free initial phone consult, please contact Dr. Morningstar at 810-694-3576, or email him at: drmorningstar@treatingscoliosis. com. For more information, or to request a free information packet, you can also visit the ScoliSMART Clinics website for more details at www.treatingscoliosis.com.
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Training Programs Attract Young Farmers There’s little doubt that the nation needs more young farmers, because statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show the average American farmer is 58 years old. Hope lies in farm incubators that equip young agrarians with the technical skills and the business savvy needed to compete in the fierce, burgeoning market for locally grown produce. At Kinsman Farm (KinsmanFarm.net), in Cleveland, the Ohio State University Extension gives would-be farmers quarter-acre starter plots and helps them develop business plans. Financial support is available, too. “The city of Cleveland recently received private funds to expand its Gardening for Greenbacks Program,” advises spokesperson Marie Barni. “Our urban farmers can now receive a $5,000 grant to help start their farming microenterprise.” Some city planners have voiced considerable skepticism about whether urban farms are an effective tool for creating jobs and rebuilding economies like Cleveland’s, but advocates point to other farm incubators in North Carolina, Oregon and Rhode Island, as well as in Kansas City, Kansas, Holyoke, Massachusetts, St. Louis, Missouri, and Seattle, Washington. In Chicago, students at the role model Windy City Harvest, coordinated by the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Richard J. Daley City College (ChicagoBotanic.org/ windycityharvest), engage in six months of hands-on horticulture training, and then a three-month paid internship with a farm or food justice organization. Source: Emagazine.com
Strength in Numbers
It Takes a Village to Feed the World Organizations worldwide are working to create a more sustainable and just food system. Food Tank lists 101 organizations to watch in 2014 (Tinyurl.com/FoodTank100). All are vital in creating a better food system. Here are a few examples. Food MythBusters is telling the real story of how food is produced through short films, showing that we can have a food system that is truly affordable, delicious, fair and good for the planet. Heifer International has been helping small farmers around the world practice better animal husbandry and develop more environmentally sustainable sources of food production for 70 years. Oxfam, a confederation of 17 organizations worldwide, helps find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. Oxfam America’s recent Behind the Brands campaign highlights how favorite consumer brands bring hidden costs to farmers, food security and the environment. Real Food Challenge, started in 2008 mainly among students, aims to shift $1 billion of existing university food budgets from industrial farms and junk foods to community-based, fair, ecologically sound and humane food sources by 2020. Seed Savers Exchange is dedicated to saving and sharing organic, heirloom and non-GMO (genetically modified organism) seeds. www.NAeastMichigan.com
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Top predator species of the Southern Ocean, far-ranging seabirds, are tied to the health of the ecosystem and to global climate regulation through a mutual relationship with phytoplankton, according to a study from the University of California-Davis, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. When phytoplankton are eaten by grazing crustaceans called krill, they release a chemical signal that attracts krilleating birds. The chemical signal, dimethyl sulfide (DMS), forms sulfur compounds in the atmosphere that also promote cloud formation and help cool the planet. Seabirds consuming the krill then fertilize the phytoplankton with iron, which is scarce in oceans. “The data is really striking,” says Gabrielle Nevitt, Ph.D., a professor of neurobiology, physiology and behavior at the university, who co-authored the paper. “This suggests that top marine predators are important in climate regulation, although they are mostly left out of climate models. More attention should be focused on how ecological systems impact climate. Studying DMS as a signal molecule makes the connection.”
Last September, without any public input, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), under pressure from corporations, changed the way the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) decides which non-organic materials are allowed in products labeled as Certified Organic, all but guaranteeing that when the NOSB meets every six months, the non-organic and synthetic materials allowed in organic items will increase. Certain non-organic or synthetic materials can be used in up to 5 percent of a USDA Organic product, and in up to 30 percent of a Made with Organic Ingredients product. Look for the addition of carrageenan, synthetic nutrients such as DHA and ARA, sausage casings made from processed intestines, synthetic methionine, antibiotics and mutagens, among others.
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Corporations Bow to Public Pressure Microbeads are tiny balls of hard plastic found in facial scrubs, shampoo and toothpaste that flow down drains and pass through wastewater treatment plants, ending up in waterways, where they enter the food chain. New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has proposed the first U.S. legislation banning plastic microbeads in commonly used cosmetics (Tinyurl.com/BeadLegislation). Finding microbead-free products isn’t easy; we must read ingredient lists and steer clear of products that contain polyethylene or polypropylene. Natural alternatives include ground almonds, oatmeal and pumice. Palm oil is a natural ingredient used in thousands of everyday products from snack foods to shampoo. But as tropical forests are cleared and carbonrich peat swamps are drained and burned to make way for palm oil plantations, carbon is released into the atmosphere, driving global warming and shrinking habitat for endangered species. Tropical deforestation currently accounts for about 10 percent of the world’s heat-trapping emissions. Last March, General Mills and Colgate-Palmolive announced new palm oil policies. Concerned citizens can tell other major corporations that for the sake of our atmosphere, tropical forests, peat lands and endangered species, the time to act is now, and to use only deforestation-free and peatlands-free palm oil going forward. Take action at Tinyurl.com/Palm OilPetition. natural awakenings
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Food Transparency
Vermont Demands GMO Labeling Vermont Senator David Zuckerman and Representative Carolyn Partridge spearheaded efforts for Vermont to pass the nation’s first unrestricted mandatory labeling bill for genetically modified organisms (GMO). The state legislature’s collective efforts, lasting more than a decade, led to an unprecedented, game-changing new law signed by Governor Peter Shumlin on April 23. Anticipating the current lawsuit by Monsanto and the Grocery Manufacturers Association, Vermont has set aside $10 million for legal fees. The Organic Manufacturers Association is working to expand funding behind Vermont’s defense because the outcome could affect all 50 states. Unless legally overturned, starting July 1, 2016, products sold in Vermont that contain more than 0.9 percent GMO content contamination will require a statement on the label indicating that genetic engineering was used. Products that contain GMOs and are labeled as such cannot also label their products as “natural”. The bill, however, does not apply to labels for milk, eggs and meat from animals fed GMOs. Donate to Vermont’s defense fund at Tinyurl.com/SupportGMOLabeling. July 2014
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How Plants and Animals Adapt to Cities More than half of the world’s population now resides in cities, and the United Nations projects that 5 billion people will call a city home by 2030. “We need to understand how cities are changing the ecology of the systems they are built on, and how plants and animals are adapting to them,” says Dieter Hochuli, a Ph.D. biologist who specializes in integrative ecology at the University of Sydney, in Australia. For the most part, plants and animals adapt to urban surroundings using traits that help them survive in their natural habitat, but some scientists predict the pressures of the city, especially pollution, may become so great that evolution may intervene. “We’ve created this whole new habitat that never used to exist here,” remarks Angela Moles, a University of New South Wales (Australia) plant biologist. “There will be some species living here that are not doing so well and there’ll be selection for individuals that can do better in an urban environment.” “We still have functioning ecosystems, they’re just different from what they were 200 years ago,” comments Hochuli. Some shifts will be irreversible. Source: The Sydney Morning Herald
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Monsanto Roundup Herbicide May Cause Gene-ocide The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ruled to allow Roundup herbicide residues in food at concentrations a million times higher than levels already shown to be carcinogenic in cell research. Now a new study published in Free Radical Medicine & Biology adds to a growing body of research implicating the herbicide’s main ingredient, glyphosate, at concentration ranges well within the EPA “safe level” for food, in inhibiting
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The improved natural environment attracts visitors to the lake to try new sports like wakesurfing, riding the water behind a wave-producing boat by dropping the tow line once waves form. The more adventurous go wakeboarding, which combines water skiing, snowboarding and surfing skills as the rider becomes airborne between waves. The more advanced sport of waterskating requires more stylish skateboarder moves. Further inland, Adopt-a-Beach volunteers help keep the Great Lakes clean. More than a beach sweep, volunteers regularly monitor litter throughout the year and perform a complete beach health assessment on each visit. The eight Great Lakes border states—Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin—benefit from teams of volunteers continually working to improve beach health (GreatLakes.org/adoptabeach). Moving south, Project AWARE cleans up Iowa’s waterways, “one stretch of river, one piece of trash at a time” (Tinyurl.com/IowaAware). Stand up paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing are popular river activities. Paddlers collect litter en route and leave it in designated bins at access points. In Missouri, the Big River beckons. Jeff Briggs, an insurance adjustor in High Ridge, tubes the mile-plus stretch between dams at Rockford Beach Park and Byrnes Mill. “When we’re tubing, it’s just for enjoyment,” he says. “For a longer float, we take the jon boat so there’s space to stow trash.” Table Rock Lake, in southern Missouri, draws fishermen and water sports enthusiasts. Their WK Lewis Shoreline Cleanup has removed 179 tons of trash in 10 years. In 2013, 670 volunteers filled 11 dumpsters (Tinyurl. com/WK-Lewis-Cleanup). “It takes love and commitment, patience and persistence to keep cleaning up habitats,” says Wallace J. Nichols, Ph.D., co-founder of four grassroots water advocacy groups. “Clean water is important though, to sustain fit life on the planet.” Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com
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Sunburn, Bug Bites and Poison Ivy A small amount of undiluted lavender oil will cool sunburn fast, advises Tisserand. Add a few drops to a dollop of cooling aloe vera gel for extra relief and moisture, suggests Jones. Undiluted lavender is also a great remedy for insect bites, says Tisserand. “You can stop the pain of a bee sting in 20 seconds with a few drops.” Chamomile, either the German or Roman variety, helps with rashes, according to Jones, especially when mixed with her summertime favorite, aloe vera gel. She recommends mugwort oil for poison oak or poison ivy, a benefit affirmed by animal research from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine’s Herbal Medicine Formulation Research Group.
Allergy Relief During hay fever season, several aromatherapy oils from a diffuser can offer relief, counsels Tisserand. He recommends
Best Carriers Almost all essential oils are so strong that they must be diluted before use to prevent skin irritation. Use coldpressed oils and mix 10 to 15 drops of essential oil per ounce of carrier substance. Some of the best carriers are almond oil, aloe vera gel, apricot oil, cocoa butter, glycerin, jojoba oil and olive oil. eucalyptus, geranium and lavender oils, all of which contain antihistamines. Use them separately or blended. When using a diffuser, it’s not necessary to put the oils into a diluting carrier oil or gel. He notes that a steam tent containing 10 drops of each of the three oils mixed with two cups of boiling water is highly effective.
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rom epidemic childhood obesity and rising rates of autism and food allergies to the growing risks of pesticides and climate change, we have many reasons to be concerned about the American food system. Fortunately, many heroes among us—family farmers, community gardeners, visionaries and activists—are striving to create a safer and healthier environment now that will benefit future generations. Recognizing and celebrating their stellar Earth stewardship in this 2014 International Year of Family Farmers, Natural Awakenings is spotlighting examples of the current
crop of heroes providing inspiration and hope. They are changing America’s landscape and the way we think about the ability of good food to feed the future well. Doug Crabtree and Anna JonesCrabtree, of Vilicus Farms, in Havre, montana, are reviving crop biodiversity and pollinator habitat on their organic farm in northern Montana. “We strive to farm in a manner that works in concert with nature,” Doug explains. The couple’s actions live up to their farm’s Latin name, which means
Anna Jones-Crabtree “steward”. They grow 15 nourishing crops on 1,200 acres, including flax, buckwheat, sunflower, safflower, spelt, oats, barley and lentils, without pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers. By imitating natural systems, planting diverse crops and avoiding damaging chemical inputs, they are attracting diverse native pollinators, he notes. Their approach to farming helps protect area groundwater, streams, rivers and even oceans for future generations. Dick and Diana Dyer, of Dyer Family organic Farm, in Ann Arbor, michigan, finally realized their lifelong dream to farm in 2009, each at the age of 59. The couple grows more than 40 varieties of garlic on 15 acres; they also grow hops and care for honeybees. In addition, they provide hands-in-the-soil training to a new generation of dietetic interns across the country through their School to Farm program, in association with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Diana, a registered dietitian,
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community support keeps us going.” Tarrant Lanier, of the Center for Family and Community Development (CFCD) and Victory Teaching Farm, in mobile, Alabama, wants all children to grow up in safe communities with access to plenty of wholesome food. After working for nearly two decades with some of South Alabama’s most vulnerable families, Lanier wanted to “provide more than a crutch.” In 2009, she established the nonprofit CFCD organization, dedicated to healthy living. Within five years, she had assembled a small, but hard-working staff that began building community and school gardens and creating collaborative partnerships. Recently, the group established the Victory Teaching Farm, the region’s first
mary Jo and Luverne Forbord, of prairie Horizons Farm, in Starbuck, minnesota, raise Black Angus cattle, grazed on certified organic, restored, native prairie pastures. Mary Jo, a registered dietitian, welcomes dietetic students to the 480-acre farm to learn where food comes from and how to grow it without the pesticides that contribute to farmers’ higher risk for certain cancers. “We must know the true cost of cheap food,” she insists. Most recently, they planted an organic orchard in memory of their son, Joraan, who died of cancer in 2010 at the age of 23. Joraan’s orchard is home to thriving, health-supporting apple, apricot, cherry and plum trees, plus native aronia berries. It also injects fresh life into the community. Each spring, Tarrant Lanier, gardening with children at the the Forbords celebrate Center for Family and Community Development their son’s birthday by “waking up” his urban teaching farm and community orchard. His mother explains: “People resource center. “The farm will serve of all ages gather—an assortment of as an onsite experience for children to our friends, Joraan’s friends and their learn where their food comes from and growing families, neighbors, relatives, the reasons fresh, organically grown co-workers, students and others—to keep his legacy growing. The incredible food really matters to our health,” says
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teaches her students to take the, “We are what we eat” adage a step further. She believes, we are what we grow. “Like nearly everyone else, most dietetic students are disconnected from Mother Earth, the source of the food they eat. They don’t learn the vital connections between soil, food and health,” says Diana. During a stay on the Dyer farm, she explains, “The students begin to understand how their food and nutri-
tion recommendations to others can help drive an entire agricultural system that promotes and protects our soil and water, natural resources and public health.” It all aligns with practicing their family farm motto: Shaping our future from the ground up.
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Don Lareau and Daphne Yannakakis, of Zephyros Farm and Garden, in paonia, Colorado, grow exquisite organic flowers and vegetables for farmers’ markets and community supported agriculture members in Telluride and the Roaring Fork Valley. Recently, the couple decided to take fewer trips away from their children and homestead, and instead bring more people to their 35-acre family farm to learn from the land and develop a refreshed sense of community. From earthy farm dinners and elegant weddings to creative exploration
camps for children and adults and an educational internship program, these family farmers are raising a new crop of consumers that value the land, their food and the people producing it. The couple hopes to help people learn how to grow and prepare their own food, plus gain a greater appreciation for organic farming. “The people that come here fall into a farming lifestyle in tune with the sun and moon, the seasons and their inner clock—something valuable that has been lost in modern lifestyles,” notes Lareau, who especially loves sharing
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Lanier. However, “This is just the tip of the iceberg for us. Ultimately, we’d like to be a chemical-free community through advocating for reduction and elimination of pesticide and chemical use in schools, hospitals, households and local parks and ball fields.” Lanier aims to help improve on Alabama’s low national ranking in the health of its residents. “I love our little piece of the world, and I want future generations to enjoy it without fearing that it’s making us sick,” she says. “We are intent on having a school garden in every school, and we want to see area hospitals establish organic food gardens that support efforts to make people healthier without the use of heavy medications.” Lanier further explains: “We see our victory as reducing hunger and increasing health and wellness, environmental sustainability and repair, community development and beautification, economic development and access to locally grown food, by promoting and creating a local food system.”
“Kids are shocked when they learn that carrots grow underground and surprised that milk comes from an udder, not a store shelf.” ~ Don Lareau
Klaas and mary-Howell martens, of Lakeview organic Grain, in penn Yan, new York, grow a variety of grains, including wheat, spelt, barley, oats and triticale, plus peas, dark red kidney beans and edamame soybeans, along with raising livestock on about 1,400 acres. Their family farm philosophy entails looking at the world through a lens of abundance, rather than scarcity, and working in cooperation with their neighbors instead of in competition. The result has been a groundswell of thriving organic farmers and a renewed sense of community and economic strength throughout their region. The Martens switched to organic farming after Klaas experienced partial paralysis due to exposure to pesticides, compounded by concern for the health of their three children. Because the Martens work in alliance with nature, they’ve learned to ask a unique set of questions. For example, when Klaas sees a weed, he doesn’t ask, “What can we spray to kill it?” but, “What was the environment that allowed the weed to grow?” Anne mosness, in bellingham, Washington, began fishing for wild salmon with her father during one summer after college. The experience ignited a sense of adventure that led her back to Alaska for nearly three decades, as a crew member and then a captain in the
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s potential approval of genetically engineered (GMO) fish without adequate health and environmental assessments, and she works to support GMO labeling so consumers can make informed choices in the marketplace. 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
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James Gormley Takes On the FDA Why the Natural Health Movement Must Protect Itself by Kathleen Barnes
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ames Gormley, a leader of the natural health movement in the U.S. and an award-winning health journalist, is a passionate advocate for natural health. For more than 20 years, he’s been at the forefront in the fight against government restriction of dietary supplements and for transparency in the food industry, and has twice participated in America’s trade delegation to the United Nations Codex Alimentarius Commission, advocating for health freedom. Gormley’s editorial positions
have included editor-in-chief of Better Nutrition and editorial director for the Vitamin Retailer Magazine Group. He now serves as both vice president and senior policy advisor for Citizens for Health and as a scientific advisory board member with the Natural Health Research Institute. His latest book, Health at Gunpoint: The FDA’s Silent War Against Health Freedom, poses a strong stance against government interference in our rights to information about and access
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Why do you believe that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are tainted by special interests, particularly big companies in the pharmaceutical and food industries? The FDA was created to address issues of food and drug contamination and adulteration. Dr. Harvey Wiley, the courageous first leader of its predecessor, the Bureau of Chemistry, expressed his disgust with the unintended consequences in his 1929 book, The History of a Crime Against the Food Law: The Amazing Story of the National Food and Drugs Law Intended to Protect the Health of the People, Perverted to Protect Adulteration of Foods and Drugs. The FDA has been beholden to drug companies for decades. Making the situation worse, a 2012 law loosened conflict of interest restrictions for FDA advisory panels. That has further weakened the agency’s review system and likely allowed more drugs with safety problems to gain marketing approval, according to an analysis published in the journal Science in 2013. In addition, 40 percent of the FDA’s last budget increase came from user fees on prescription drugs paid by the pharmaceutical giants. The USDA has the potential to do much good, but is bogged down with politics and mandates to push questionable biotechnology.
With regard to the controversy over genetically modified organisms (GMO), are certain companies being given undue influence in national policy making? Yes. A perfect example was the ability of Monsanto to block initiatives requiring labeling of food products that contain GMOs in California and Washington state. Monsanto and the food industry continue to leverage their considerable influence in the U.S. Congress to block such legislation on a national level, despite the massive outcry from consumers demanding to know the identity and origin of the food we eat.
Did the FDA declare war on the natural products industry in the 1990s? The FDA conducted numerous and illegal raids on health food stores, supplement makers and practitioners. In an infamous barbaric raid on the clinic of integrative physician Dr. Jonathan Wright, in Tahoma, Washington, in 1992, agents and deputized officers converged with guns drawn, terrorizing patients and staff because Wright was giving his patients legal L-tryptophan supplements to help with sleep and mood. It was dubbed the “vitamin B-bust”. A federal grand jury declined to indict Wright on the charges stemming from the raid.
Current European Union and international codex policies maintain that most necessary nutrients can and should be obtained from foods, so they have dramatically limited the availability of many supplements. Do you expect such a policy to become part of U.S. law? These European policies fly in the face of reality and every major food study conducted since World War II. The superrefined, overly processed Western diet does not and cannot fully supply optimal levels of daily nutrients. The U.S. has made minor efforts to tread this dangerous path and been met with tremendous consumer outrage. Potential related laws and policies would have to make it past an avalanche of public comments.
What is the current status of the fight for health freedom, and what is your prognosis for the future? Substantial threats to our health freedom still exist, but I am optimistic. Three highly credible nonprofit organizations are leading the way: the Alliance for Natural Health, Citizens for Health and the National Health Federation. If consumers remain vigilant and stay informed on the issues identified by these advocates, we will be able to tackle and defeat threats to Americans’ health freedoms as they emerge. Kathleen Barnes has authored many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com
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Give Freedom a Hand Let Peace and Prosperity Ring Around the World by Kirk Boyd
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048 is a plan to prevent wars, eliminate poverty and create the conditions for global sustainability by the time we celebrate the centennial of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, unanimously adopted in 1948 by all UN member countries. 2048 dispels myths, including a major misconception that peace and prosperity are hopelessly complicated and unattainable. In truth, both can be secured through the realization of five fundamental freedoms for everyone: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, freedom for
the environment and freedom from fear. These basic freedoms establish a framework within which other rights can flourish. The five fingers of our hand illustrate the possibilities, starting with the thumb. It looks different and stands out. It is strong. It represents freedom of speech, an idea that stands up to dishonesty and corruption. With our index finger, we point and indicate direction. It represents freedom of religion. Each of us is free to choose our own way. Those that decide God is their guide are free to live their own relationship with God.
The middle finger, the longest, represents freedom from want—the long road of existence and the certainty that there’ll be food, water, education and health care for every one of us as we go along. Next is the wedding ring finger for many of us, and a finger with a direct link to our nervous system for all of us. It represents freedom for the environment and for life. We all have a direct link to the Earth and the ecosystem of which we are a part. When the life of the Earth is spoiled, our lives are spoiled. Finally, there is our little finger, the least imposing. It represents freedom from fear. It’s the “finale� of our hand, our reward. All the others lead to this one. As we recount the five freedoms represented by our fingers, remember that we didn’t ask for that hand; we were born with it. Everyone was born with the right to all five freedoms. They are the essence of a good life for all, and in this way they are intertwined; the success of each bolsters the others. As we learn our rights, we come to expect and demand them, with lasting results. They become our way of life. Source: Adapted excerpt from 2048: Humanity’s Agreement to Live Together by Kirk Boyd. Used with permission of Berrett-Koehler Publishers. See the evolution of human rights at Tinyurl.com/HumanRightsTimeline
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“It’s not how fast and how far you go, it’s what you see, smell, touch and listen to along the way. You might move only five feet in 15 minutes, but what you see and discuss will help children grow into respectful explorers and lifelong campers. Take photos and bring a journal; a child’s adventures are the best keepsakes.” ~ Stephanie Rach, founder of the Let’s Go Chipper play-based learning program, in Corte Madera, CA ask a friend to stay over and a parent and the family dog can participate. Once kids have the hang of sleeping somewhere outside their own bedroom, consider an overnight program at a local or regional zoo. Kids get a kick out of watching the animals and learning about their behaviors, diets and habitats. The Toledo Zoo, in Ohio, offers Snooze at the Zoo, including a pizza dinner, breakfast and admission the next day. Children sleep near one of the exhibits or in a safari tent. The program teaches animal adaptations, food chains and ecosystems and meets requirements for scout badges in a fun setting. The Irvine Nature Center, in Owings Mills, Maryland, near Baltimore, offers a rich outdoor experience. Organizers provide food, activities and camping equipment. Children first attend a fire safety class, and then help cook a meal and make s’mores. At night, participants learn how to mimic owl hoots and practice their new skills, often receiving hoots in return. Night walks sometimes include sightings of deer, bats or flying squirrels, while morning walks showcase groundhogs and birds. Jean Gazis, with the women’s and girls’ rights nonprofit Legal Momentum, in Brooklyn, New York, observes, “It’s easier to camp with small, even tiny, children, than with older kids.
Babies are portable.” She recalls taking her 7-week-old infant along and nostalgically comments, “Now that the kids are 11 and 14, they don’t have as much free time.” Drive-up camping in a state park that offers facilities and planned activities sets up a good time. Gazis feels that a destination four hours away is the limit for car trips with small children. She advises giving everyone duties. “My young son once had a great time
digging a ditch around the tent when it began to rain,” she recalls. “He kept the sleeping bags dry and got to play in the mud.” Jeff Alt, of Cincinnati, Ohio, author of Get Your Kids Hiking, suggests, “Start them young and keep it fun. Get the kids involved in the planning. My kids have gone along since they were born. We stayed at a lodge when they were small because little trekkers have a lot of gear. During the day we were out in the park exploring, always keeping in mind that kids tire out fast.” His mandatory equipment includes good walking shoes, sunscreen and bug spray. Adhering to such rules as never leave the trail or wander off and don’t pick flowers or touch animals is non-negotiable. Stephanie Wear, a biologist for The Nature Conservancy, working in Beaufort, South Carolina, has found that it’s easy to make the experience lively. “We like to do observational scavenger hunts—find the flower, the mushroom or the tree that looks like a picture and
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make a list of what you see. Getting out in nature sharpens observation skills, boosts creativity and improves physical and mental health,” she says. Wear notes that her kids have listed 70 forms of life in the family’s backyard alone. Visit a local park or NatureRocks.org to take part in more activities and explore different locations. “Nature presents a great parenting tool,” she remarks. Summertime camping helps every member of the family unplug, unwind and wander along new paths. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com
Leave No Trace 4 Know the rules beforehand and be ready for inclement weather. 4 Travel and camp on durable surfaces. Use existing trails. 4 Dispose of waste properly. 4 Leave plants undisturbed. 4 Minimize campfire impacts. 4 Use a lightweight stove instead of a fire. 4 Respect wildlife. Do not follow, feed or approach animals. 4 Keep dogs tethered so they can’t chase or harm wildlife. 4 Be courteous to other visitors (no loud music). Happily share the trail and experiences. Find more tips from the Center for Outdoor Ethics at lnt.org/learn/7-principles.
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Fracking Versus Food America’s Family Farm Heritage and Health at Stake
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hat if farmers couldn’t confirm that what they grow and produce was devoid of toxins, cancer-causing chemicals, radioactive materials and other pollutants? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other federal and state agencies set standards and enforce regulations to ensure what we eat is safe and that production is secure. But hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and its accompanying infrastructure threaten this. Questions must be raised and answered before the safety of our food supply is permanently impacted.
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“We can’t in good conscience say our food is organic, as we no longer are sure what chemicals are leaching into our soil through our water and contaminated air.”
n No public tests are required for what contaminants to look for because many of the 500-plus chemicals used in the fracking process are categorized as proprietary. n Minimal-to-no baseline analysis is being done on air, water and soil conditions before oil and gas companies come into a new area. n No commonly agreed distances are lawfully required between farms, farmlands, rivers, streams and water supplies in relation to oil and gas wells and their infrastructure.
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as American policies continue to favor megalithic agribusinesses and push farming families into unsustainable choices. Standard drilling leases rarely provide broad protections for farmers and can even eliminate their input on where roads are created and fracking machinery is installed on their property, all of which can hamper normal farming. In Pennsylvania, where fracking is commonplace, thousands of diesel trucks drive by working farms daily, compounding problems already associated with 24/7 vibrations, noises, emissions and light pollution, stressing both humans and farm animals. In New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Ohio, farmers that have or are near such leased land are finding it increasingly difficult to obtain mortgages, re-mortgage property and acquire or renew insurance policies. Caught up in a vicious cycle, some farmers feel forced to abandon their farms, thus opening up more land to oil and gas companies. “Fracking is turning many rural environments into industrial zones,” observes Jennifer Clark, owner of Eminence Road Farm Winery, in New York’s Delaware County. She notes that we often hear a lot about the jobs fracking might create, but we hear little about the agricultural jobs being lost or the destruction of a way of life that has been integral to America’s landscape for generations. Asha Canalos, an organic blueberry and heirloom vegetable farmer continued on page 38...
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racking is already in Michigan, although a ballot proposal to ban it is gathering support from citizens statewide. The Committee to Ban Fracking in Michigan has campaigned for two years, explaining fracking and resulting pollution—as well as our unique situation governed by Michigan’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Office of Oil, Gas and Minerals. Info from the DEQ alone is eyeopening. Since the 1930s, the DEQ is legally required to “foster the industry along in the most favorable conditions to maximize oil and gas production.” “That means,” says Committee to Ban Fracking in Michigan campaign director LuAnne Kozma, “that Michigan’s actions MUST be construed in favor of the oil and gas industry, whether or not it’s detrimental to humans, animal populations and the environment.” "Otherwise, Michigan can end up in court. Our law is fashioned after similar dictate in Texas and fails to consider safety or health issues," adds Kozma, emphasizing the need to address such flaws. And although coal continues to be mined as an alternative resource, she says it is primarily shipped overseas. Kozma points to global climate damage as a primary culprit, made worse by the infrastructure surrounding energy industries. "Fracking victims are also prevented from warning others; families forced from their homes and farms due to fracking’s pollutions and damage, are being silenced," she says. ”There are non-disclosure clauses they are bound to, following any legal actions or insurance settlements,” says Kozma, a Charlevoix resident, environmental law expert and advocate. “So, even if the families win, they aren’t allowed to talk about it.” The committee is currently
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gathering volunteers, arranging paid workers and raising funds to reach $500,000 by next April to re-launch petitions in preparation for Michigan’s 2016 elections. Members are also arranging educational events with national experts, along with the showing of “Gasland 2,” a sobering fracking film. “We are going for the jugular here, since only a ban through a ballot initiative can protect us by creating law,” said Kozma, who references MCL 324.615 in the process. “Regulations don’t work; they are just variations of permission to pollute, including dumping fracking wastes from other states here.” To-date, 57 Michigan fracking well permits have been granted, with 10 currently in production. Just one well using 35 million gallons of water also uses 175,000 gallons of toxic chemicals—referred to in the industry as “trade secrets”—to release the underground gas. If the ban is passed, fracking will cease. For more information, or to get involved, visit their website at: LetsBanFracking.org Wendy Clem is a Detroit-area writer in all facets of print and online, specializing in historical books--covering stories from haunted sanitariums and political intrigue to auto and health trends.
...continued from page 36 in Orange County, New York, is among the leaders in the David versus Goliath battle pitting farmers and community members against the Millennium Pipeline Company and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. On May 1, oral arguments were heard in the U.S. Court of Appeals. According to Canalos, “Our case could set a national precedent, with all the attending legal precedent, that will either empower other farmers and communities like ours and Minisink or will do the opposite.” In January 2013, more then 150 New York chefs and food professionals sent a letter to Governor Mario Cuomo calling for a ban on fracking in their state. As of December 2013, more then 250 chefs have signed on to the Chefs for the Marcellus campaign, which created the petition. In April 2014, Connecticut chefs entered the fray by launching their own petition to ban the acceptance of fracking waste in Connecticut. In California this past February, farmers and chefs banded together to present Governor Jerry Brown with a petition calling for a moratorium on fracking, stating that fracking wastes huge amounts of water. The previous month, California had declared a statewide drought emergency, and by April Brown had issued an executive order to strengthen the state’s ability to manage water. Ironically, existing California regulations don’t restrict water use by industrial processes, including fracking, which uses and permanently removes tremendous amounts of water from the water cycle. To date, fracking in California operates with little state regulation. It’s past due for a “time out” on oil and gas production and infrastructure development. Every citizen needs to think carefully and thoughtfully about what’s at stake as outside interests rush to use extreme forms of energy extraction to squeeze the last drops of fossil fuels from our Mother Earth. Activist Harriet Shugarman, a veteran economist and policy analyst and former representative for the International Monetary Fund at the United Nations, currently chairs regional environmental committees and works with national, state and local organizations seeking pro-environmental legislation.
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o keep our dog’s skin and coat healthy, supplements may first come to mind, especially oils and powders. However, whole foods deserve a closer look for naturally elegant results.
Chia
Chia seeds contain more healthy omega-3 fats and fiber than flax or other grain seeds and are a good source of protein and antioxidants, notes Patrick Skerrett, executive editor of Harvard Health Publications. They are abundant in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plantbased form of omega-3, which combats skin inflammation and improves the skin’s texture and softness, says holistic nutritionist Melissa Diane Smith, of Tucson, Arizona.
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Eggs are nutritional powerhouses containing the most bioavailable protein for dogs. Eggs have vitamin A, which promotes cell turnover. Their zinc further supports protein synthesis and cell division, necessary for wound healing, the formation of connective tissue and skin health, according to the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. Egg yolks provide a valuable source of biotin, effective in treating dry skin, seborrhea and itching associated with skin allergies, reports PetEducation.com, a website of veterinarians Dr. Race Foster and Dr. Marty www.NAeastMichigan.com
Smith, owners of Foster and Smith, Inc. Avoid raw eggs, as they contain avidin, which interferes with the metabolism of biotin, fats, glucose and amino acids, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Almonds
Almonds contain the entire vitamin E family of tocopherols and tocotrienols. “Deficiency of vitamin E has been implicated in the development of certain dermatological disorders in dogs,” counsels Lee Russell McDowell, Ph.D., in Vitamins in Animal and Human Nutrition. Almonds are also an excellent source of B vitamins, copper, manganese, magnesium, zinc and bioflavonoids, with a trace of omega-3. While safe in small quantities for larger dogs, whole almonds are not easily digested and can upset the stomach and create intestinal distress. Almonds are easily ground into a powder using a blender, and almond meal is also available at many grocery stores.
Coconut
Renowned herbalist Juliette de Bairacli Levy pioneered the use of coconut in natural diets for companion animals. Raw coconut contains medium-chain, saturated fats that transform into energy and can decrease bacterial growth, irritation and inflammation, according to
naturopathic physician Bruce Fife, a certified nutritionist, doctor of naturopathy and author of The Coconut Oil Miracle.
Carob
Carob, the fruit of the Ceratonia siliqua tree, is rich in natural sugars, vitamins and minerals. Free of the stimulants caffeine and theobromine found in chocolate, it’s safe for dogs and its vitamin E supports skin health. Recent research published in the Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal shows that carob also has natural antibacterial properties.
Oats
A fortifying cereal low in starch and high in mineral content, especially potassium and phosphorus, oats also harbor calcium, magnesium, B vitamins and iron. The grain’s primary benefit to skin and coat is its soluble fiber content, which also helps a dog’s gastrointestinal system to remove toxins.
Liver
Liver from grass-fed animals enhances healthy skin. Nutrients include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, vitamins A, C, D, E and eight B vitamins, including thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folic acid and biotin.
Wild Salmon
Cooked wild salmon is ripe with omega-3 fatty acids, which along with benefiting the skin and coat, appear to boost the immune system, and may assist dogs with allergies, according to the article “10 ‘People’ Foods for Dogs,” by Elizabeth Pask and Laura Scott.
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Cranberries
Cranberries contain a variety of bioactive components, including proanthocyanidins and anthocyanin antioxidants, plus the phytochemical ellagic acid. “Animal experiments show that supplementation with anthocyanins effectively prevents inflammation and subsequent blood vessel damage,” explains Northern California Registered Dietitian Marilyn Sterling, who also points to myriad studies of the antioxidant power of proanthocyanidins. According to the American Institute of Cancer Research, ellagic acid can prevent skin cancers. The 16th-century herbalist Henry Lyte documented their use in treating skin wounds and eczema.
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes can be considered a skin superfood, because they hold a high level of betacarotene (a precursor form of vitamin A) and are a good source of vitamin E. Their vitamin C content, which increases with cooking, facilitates collagen production, contributes to photoprotection, decreases photodamage and supports wound healing, according to a report by Alexander J. Michels, Ph.D., of the Oregon State University Linus Pauling Institute. Suzi Beber is the founder of The Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund via Canada’s University of Guelph Veterinary College and Teaching Hospital Pet Trust. She also contributes to Animal Wellness magazine, from which this article was adapted and used with permission.
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raw liver paté ½ lb liver (chicken or bison) 2 eggs 1 tsp sea salt or kelp 1 Tbsp olive oil Whirl all ingredients together in a food processor or blender until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use as a topper for regular meals.
Same ingredients as liver paté. Hard boil the eggs and set aside. Lightly sauté liver in a pan with the olive oil, sea salt and kelp. Cook until pink is gone. Cool and then combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Serve and store as indicated above. Source: Recipes courtesy of Suzi Beber.
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WeDneSDAY, JULY 2 Outdoor yoga at heritage Park - 8-9am. Yoga is a perfect start to your day – why not experience it in an outdoor setting! Breathe and stretch to the ever-changing beauty of Heritage Park and the serenity of nature. Outdoor Yoga classes provide a renewed practice for those with experience, and are also perfect for beginners. Bring a mat and blanket, and dress for the weather in layers. During inclement weather the program will be held indoors. $ 10. Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Rd, FARMiNGtON hiLLS. Ashlie Smith 248477-1135.
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July 4th yoga - 10-11:15. One class with Linda, all levels. Namaste Yoga, 309 Troy St, Royal Oak. Info: 248-399-9642. See ad page 18.
SUnDAY, JULY 6 "the Journey home" Book Club - 4:30-5:30pm. Please join us as we discuss Radhanath Swami's "The Journey Home." If needed, we will have copies of the book available for you at our meetings. FREE. Novi Public Library, 45255 W. Ten Mile Road, NOVi. Arjun Gopal 601-519-9083. See ad page 38.
Mushroom hunting - 2-4pm. Join the Michigan Mushroom Hunters as they teach you mushroom hunting basics; including what's edible and what's poisonous! Go on a hunting through the E.A. Cumming Event Center property looking for different mushroom species. For ages 16 and older, all abilities. FREE! Pre-registration not required. E. A. Cummings Event Center, 6130 E. Mt Morris Rd, Mt MORRiS. 810-736-7100.
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SUnDAY, JULY 8 Cooking Classes - 6-8pm. Our cooking class demonstrates how to make healthful and delicious dishes for the everyday cook. During the hourlong class, you will have the opportunity to taste test at least four dishes. We will also provide you with a copy of the recipes, including nutritional information. $25. Beaumont Health Center, 4949 Coolidge Hwy, ROyAL OAk. Info: 248-898-5000.
WeDneSDAY, JULY 9 Cancer Support Group for Women - 12-1:30pm. If you are in need of emotional support along your cancer journey, please join us for “Coffee Talk,” a women’s cancer support group for camaraderie and peer support. Feel free to bring a lunch. FREE Assarian Cancer Center, 47601 Grand River Ave, NOVi. 866-501-3627. Weight Control Seminar - 1-2pm. Learn about Beaumont's Weight Control Program. This session explains the various aspects of our multi-disciplinary approach to weight loss and a healthier lifestyle. Each session concludes with a question and answer time. Many weight loss services are covered by insurance so come learn how we can help you achieve -- and maintain your weight loss goals.
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Thursday, July 10 Green Lecture Series - 7pm. FREE. Whole Foods Market. Rochester Hills. 248-371-1400.
Soul Guided Meditation - 7pm-9pm. Thursdays, July 1-24, 2014 Join Dr. Bell on a journey through breath, focus, & deep states of well-being & deepen your connection to the subtle energies of the soul. $20. Soul Space, 210 W.University Dr. Ste 6, ROCHESTER. Soul Space 855-200-7685. See ad page 55.
Friday, July 11 12th Annual Michigan Lavender Festival - 10am5pm. Thru Sun 7/13. Join Whole Foods Market for this three day festival, which boasts over 100 artisans of unique, Made-in-Michigan products, free classes, workshops, demonstrations, and farm tours where you can pick fresh bundles of lavender! Info: Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill, Armada. 248-371-1400.
Yoga in Nature - 6-7pm. Looking for a good stretch and relaxation? Maybe you just want time away from everyday stress. Learn breathing techniques and posture control at For-Mar Yoga in Nature program. Plan to be outdoors, class will be held indoors in cases of bad weather. Wear layered, loose, comfortable clothing, bring your yoga mat or blanket, some mats available. For ages 9 and up, all abilities. $ 2. For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, 2142 N. Genesee Road, BURTON. 810-736-7100.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program - 10:3011:30am. Join Abbie Mars, Program Development Coordinator at the Valley Area Agency on Aging, for this low-impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. For seniors, all abilities. FREE. RSVP. For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, 2142 N. Genesee Road, BURTON. 810-736-7100.
Saturday, July 12 Full Moon Potluck and Bonfire - 6pm tour/7pm potluck. Bring food to share, musical instruments. Strawbale Studio, Oxford. Info: 248-628-1887.
Live to be 100 Years Old! - 12 -1pm. with Herb Handelsman, health enthusiast. Herb will talk about his lifestyle that he has followed for over 40 years that he will explain to you without buzzwords. He will also prepare a special nutritional drink and provide samples for you to enjoy. FREE. Better Health Market, 2053 South Telegraph, Bloomfield Hills. RSVP 248-334-9500. See ad inside back cover. Michigan Honey Festival - 10am-5pm. A full day of speakers and demostrations ongoing along with lots of childrens programs. Special Guest Speaker John Zehnder, Executive Chef of Zehnders (also in the top 100 chefs of America), speaking on the History of cooking with honey. Adults $5.00 children under 12 free. Harvey Kern Pavilion, Frankenmuth.
Sunday, July 13 "The Journey Home" Book Club - 4:30-5:30pm. Please join us as we discuss Radhanath Swami's "The Journey Home." If needed, we will have copies
of the book available for you at our meetings. FREE. Novi Public Library, 45255 W. Ten Mile Road, NOVI. Arjun Gopal 601-519-9083. See ad page 38.
Monday, July 14 Bokwa - 7-8pm. Join certified instructor Terri Sweet Herrick. Bokwa is a new and completely different approach to group exercise. Participants draw letters and numbers with their feet while performing an energizing and addictive cardio workout routine to today's hit music. No counting steps or complicated choreography, and it doesn't even feel like working out! You won't realize that you just burned up to 1,200 calories in one workout session. For all ages and abilities. FREE . Flushing County Park, Pavilion #5, 4417 N. McKinley Road, FLUSHING. 810-736-7100.
Tuesday, July 15 Young Living Convention ReCap - 6:30-8pm. Couldn't make it to convention? Come and find out the most up-to-date news and experience new products. $ 5. Soul Space, 210 W.University Dr. Ste 6, ROCHESTER. 855-200-7685. See ad page 55.
Raw Food with Natalie Allinder - 6-9pm. Learn how to prepare amazingly delicious raw foods, Preparation will be followed by enjoying the food with your fellow class members. Each class will explain how these foods will fill your life with vitality. Learn about Super Foods, Acidic vs. Alkaline, Raw Meal Planning, Appetizers & Desserts, Detox your personal care products/ self care and Supplementation with Vitamins and Minerals. $10. Irene's Myomassology Institue, 26062 Franklin Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Natalie Allinder 248-350-1400. Green Cleaning - 6:30-8pm. Stop spending a fortune on commercially produced cleaning products that introduce toxic chemicals into your home, and learn how to make your own with essential oils and natural ingredients! Besides smelling FABULOUS, these natural, non-toxic cleaners are a snap to make and are highly effective in killing germs, mold and mildew. Registration required. FREE. Orion Twp Public Library, 825 Joslyn Rd, LAKE ORION. Info: 248-693-3000. Ribbon Cutting and Open House - 4-7pm. Ribbon Cutting and Open House - tour the facility, enter drawing for float and massage giveaways, buy floats with event pricing. FREE. Great Lakes Flotation LLC, 5232 South Morrish Road, SWARTZ CREEK. Terri Stangl 810-584-5511.
Zumba Kids & Zumba Kids Jr. - 7-8pm. Terri Sweet Herrick brings the ultimate dance-fitness party for kids ages 4-11 who love loud music and rockin' it out with their friends! This program features age-appropriate music and the opportunity for kids to move to the beat. For kids ages 4-11, all abilities. FREE! Pre-registration not required. Davison Roadside Park Pavilion, 6160 Davison Road, BURTON. 810-736-7100.
Wednesday, July 16 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! Whole
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Friday, July 18 Transformational Drumming Experience - 7pm8:30pm. Tom Price, an accomplished percussionist and facilitator, will lead the group to play authentic rhythms from many cultures. This session will include a short meditation using a Tibetan drums and singing bowls. $20. Soul Space, 210 W.University Dr. Ste 6, ROCHESTER. 855-200-7685. See ad page 55.
Saturday, July 19 Live to be 100 Years Old! - 12 -1pm. with Herb Handelsman, health enthusiast. Herb will talk about his lifestyle that he has followed for over 40 years that he will explain to you without buzzwords. He will also prepare a special nutritional drink and provide samples for you to enjoy. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River Road, Novi. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 55.
Herbal Preparations - 1-4pm. George Hedgepeth from Briar Patch Outdoors leads this class that will teach you how to make salves, oils, tinctures, decoctions and infusions form common kitchen herbs as well as native wild plant. Safe preparation and use will be covered, and the class will make products to take home. For ages 16 and older, all abilities. FREE . E.A. Cummings Event Center, 6130 E. Mt. Morris Road, MT. MORRIS. 810-736-7100.
Monday, July 21 Living Gluten Free - 7pm. Suffering with gluten or other food allergies? Join us for our monthly support group with instructors Lee Rossano and Andrea Behe! Class size is limited - please call 248.371.1400 to register! FREE. Whole Foods Market. Rochester Hills. 248-371-1400. See ad page 30.
Tuesday, July 22 Cooking Class - 6:30pm-8:30pm. Learn new ways to spice up your kitchen! Our cooking class demonstrates how to make healthful and delicious dishes for the everyday cook. You will have the opportunity to taste test at least four dishes. We will also provide you with a copy of the recipes, including nutritional information. $25. Beaumont Health and Wellness Center, 1555 East South Blvd, ROCHESTER. 248-898-5000.
Wednesday, July 23 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, Auburn Hills. Call 248-879-1900 to register. Thyroid Health - 7-8pm. With Dr. Will Civello, Chiropractor, will discuss Thyroid health. Namely how its gets damaged, how you can get your Thyroid to function naturally and get it balanced so that you can keep the endocrine system in harmony. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River Road, Novi. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 55.
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Meditation for Beginners (12+) - 7-8:30pm. Learn a simple yet powerful 15 minute practice which creates enhanced clarity, improved health and a state of peacefulness and joy. No previous meditation experience is necessary and it can be done seated in a chair. This practice is offered by Isha Foundation, an international, non-profit, public service organization dedicated to cultivating human potential. FREE. Westland Public Library, 6123 Central City Pkwy, WeStLAND. Isha Volunteer 313-451-4742. See ad page 53.
SATURDAY, JULY 26 the Power of homeopathic Cell Salts - Noon1:00pm. Corey Musik, Holistic Nutrition expert, will discuss these as a missing link to most body imbalances and ailments. Facial deficiency signs will be reviewed for each of the twelve main salts. What cell salts are lacking in your body and how to detect yourself. Emotional and vibration healing in the form of 38 Bach Flower remedies will be analyzed. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River Road, NOVi. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 55.
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Educate, empower and equip families to lead a healthier, more natural lifestyle one step at a time. Come enjoy a full day of classes, demos and workshops for the whole family, enjoy many vendors, live music and food! Hear from natural path doctors, essential oil experts and nutritionists. There will be many contests, prizes and live entertainment for the whole family to enjoy! Admission: $5 (kids 12 and under free)
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THURSDAY, JULY 31 Story telling w/Dr. Lawrence Bell D.C. - 7-9pm. Meet new and heart-centered people, listen to-or share your own-stories of healing, eat amazing food, gain fresh perspectives on the healing process immerse into the energy of community and support. FREE. Soul Space, 210 W.University Dr. Ste 6, ROCheSteR. Soul Space 855-200-7685. See ad page 55.
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Birmingham Farmers Market - 9am-2pm. More than 70 booths featuring locally and regionally grown produce, garden plants and flowers, organics, fresh prepared foods, hand crafted items and more. Enjoy live music performances while you shop, and this year’s “Kids Zone” promises an enjoyable arts & crafts experience for your little farmers. FREE. Public Parking Lot 6, BiRMiNGhAM.
Springfield Farmers’ Market - 10am-2pm. June 15 thru Sept 28. The Springfield Farmers’ Market will showcase products that are naturally and locally grown (Michigan). Admission is FREE for shoppers! Shiawassee Basin Preserve (DAViSBURG Rd. Entrance). Please contact Market Manager Colleen for more information. 248-249-1592. yoga in the Park - 12-1pm. Downtown New Baltimore at Burke Park for free yoga Sunday's till the end of Sept. Everyone is welcomed. Donations accepted for St. Mary's food pantry. FREE. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CheSteRFieLD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.
FRee Meditation & Study Group - 6-7pm. 3rd Sundays only. Help start, keep or refresh your meditation practice, all levels and ages welcomed. Donation. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CheSteRFieLD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54. essential yoga w/Meditation - 6:30-7:45pm. Dan Gwinn will be teaching. $15. Namaste Yoga 309 S. Troy St, ROyAL OAk. Linda K. Makowski 248752-3431. See ad page 18.
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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 54. Breath, Relax, Meditate in Motion - 6:30-8pm
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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 37.
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Better you Fitness - 9-10am. Also Tue & Thurs same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $4/Class with 10-class card, $6/class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPeeR. 810-667-2101. See ad page 22.
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starting 9/16. Yang thirty-seven posture condensed Tai Chi Chuan form. $20/class. Orchid Leaf Energy Arts, Dawn Fleetwood, Master Instructor. 2290 East Hill Rd. Grand Blanc. Telephone: 810-2359864. See ad page 53.
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Moonrise Kundalini - 7:45-9pm. Use breath and movement to clear subconscious patterns that no longer serve you. (Meditation and gongs) $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.
Basic/Beginners Yoga - 8:15-9:15pm. For those new to yoga or those who just want a more gentle class. Explore the fundamentals of yoga and learn how to breathe & move deeply from within. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.
Gluten/Food Allergy Support - 7-8pm. Join Lee Rossano,CNC at Rochester's Whole Foods the 3rd Monday of each month, for new and exciting ways to cope with food allergies. FREE. Whole Foods, 2918 Walton Blvd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Lee Rossano 248-652-4160. See ad page 30.
Better You Fitness - 9-10am. Also Mon & Thurs same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $4/Class with 10-class card, $6/class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad page 22.
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 37.
Yoga Classes At Alice's - 11:30am-12:30pm. Hatha Yoga class. Previous experience not required - all levels. $15 or 6wk rates. Alice Huang's Chinese Natural Therapies, 1311 N Main, Clawson. 248-278-6081. See ad page 3. Ask a Nurse Hour with Crittenton Home Care - 11:30am. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. See descripton on this page for event Monday at 11:30am. orion Center. Info: Community Relations Coordinator 248-656-6757. Therapeutic Belly Dance - 6-7pm. Strengthen the core, reduce pain and enjoy the health benefits with Instructor Kimberly. All fitness levels welcome. $10/ class with Class Card, $12/Drop in. Healthy Happy Whole, 317 S Elm, OWOSSO. 989-720-HEAL. See ad page 50.
Tai Chi - 6:30-7:30pm. Eric Scott, 23 years' experience. $10/Class with 4-class card, $11/class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad page 22. Jivamukti Yoga Class with Abby - 6:30-7:45pm. This class is for Spiritual Warriors. A physically challenging vinyasa based in devotion. Class is infused with Mantra, Music and Meditation. $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKELY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54. 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.
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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.
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Vinyasa w/Michael Duerr - 6-7am. $15. Namaste Yoga 309 S. Troy St., Royal Oak. Linda K. Makowski 248-752-3431. See ad page 38. Outdoor Yoga at Heritage Park - 8-9am. Breathe and stretch to the ever-changing beauty of Heritage Park and the serenity of nature. Bring a mat and blanket, and dress for the weather in layers. During inclement weather the program will be held indoors. $10. Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Rd, FARMINGTON HILLS. Ashlie Smith 248-477-1135. Outdoor Fitness - 9-10pm. 7/9-8/27. Attendees can take a Better U Fitness "aka" BUF class. This class includes stretching, toning, and core strengthening. It will improve balance, focus and concentration. This class is great for fitness levels, ages 14 years and up. Bring a small blanket or towel and wear comfortable clothes. $6/drop in. MetamoraHadley Recreation Area, Herd Rd. Info: Janet 810667-2101. See ad page 22. Farmers' Market/Crafts - 9am-3pm. 6/1110/8 Local produce,eggs,MI syrup/honey, baked goods,diabetic socks, Project Fresh & more. FREE. Durand Union Station, 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.
Northern Macomb Caregiver Support Group 1pm. 1st Wednesdays. Crittenton Home Care invites the community to the Washington Township Senior Center. Lead by an Alzheimer’s Association facilitator, an opportunity for caregivers to discuss how their lives have been affected as they care for someone with Alzheimer’s.Info: Crittenton Home Care Community Relations Coordinator 248-656-6757. Chair Yoga - 1-2pm. Yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and relaxation techniques from a chair while receiving the same benefits. Yoga is for everyone. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54. Yoga/Pilates Fusion - 6-7pm. A great combo of the centering of yoga and the core strengthening of pilates, first week free. FREE. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann
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Ashtanga Short Form - 8:15-9:30pm. A set sequence of yoga poses developed by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, synchronizing the breath with the continuous flow of movement. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CheSteRFieLD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.
membership: $8/ea. or $14/couple. Lunch $5. Hart Community Center, DAViSBUrG. Info: Sarah 248-846-6558. Yoga - 6-7pm. All fitness levels welcome. Certified Instructor Meagan Duggan. $9/Class with Class Card, $12/Drop-in. Healthy Happy Whole, 317 S Elm, oWoSSo. 989-720-HEAL. See ad page 50.
Better you Fitness - 6:30-7:30pm. Also Fri same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $4/Class with 10-class card, $6/ class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPeeR. 810-667-2101. See ad page 22.
Yoga - 6-7:30pm. Instructor Chris Duncan, RYT. 13 years' experience. $8/Class with 10-class card, $12/ class drop-in KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPeeR. 810-667-2101. See ad page 22.
Better you Fitness - 9-10am. Also Mon & Tue same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $4/Class with 10-class card, $6/ class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPeeR. 810-667-2101. See ad page 22.
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.
Ask a Nurse Hour with Crittenton Home Care 10-11am 2nd Thursdays. The senior community is invited to visit a Crittenton Home Care nurse who will answer basic medical questions and offer free blood pressure screenings. TroY Community Center. Info: Community Relations Coordinator 248-656-6757. Fifty Plus Active Adults - 11:30am-1:30pm. Enjoy a fun and friendly atmosphere filled with activities such as weekly lunches, guest speakers, musical performances, field trips, holiday parties, movies, bingo, games and much, much more. Yearly
Auburn Hills Caregiver Support Group - 6pm. 3rd Thursdays. See description for Macomb event Wednesdays at 1pm. AUBUrN HiLLS Community Center. Register: 248-370-9353. Info: Crittenton Home Care Community Relations Coordinator 248-656-6757.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous – 7pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, obesity, undereating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. FREE. Open to all. Saint John Health System, Oakland Hospital, 27351 Dequindre Road, Madison Heights. Contact Grace 586-808-2148. Meditation for Beginners: isha kriya - 7-8pm 3rd Thursdays. Learn a simple yet powerful 15 minute practice which creates enhanced clarity, improved health and a state of peacefulness and joy. FREE
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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. Basic healing yoga Class - 7:45-8:45pm. Connect to the energy centers in the body through yoga postures, bring healing to physical and emotional bodies, class ends with guided meditation. $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BeRkLey. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.
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tunity to learn about your food. Shop local! FREE. SOUTH LYON. 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 54.
Restorative Yoga - 5:45-7pm. 2nd & 4th Fridays. A gentle, meditative practice that uses props to fully support the body in each pose & allows the body to completely relax, revitalize & restore. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.
Yin Yoga - 5:45pm-7pm. 1st & 3rd Fridays. A perfect compliment to the dynamic & muscular styles of yoga. Suitable for all levels, Yin targets the connective tissues around the joints. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.
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.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 6pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Rd, Commerce Township. 248-277-0628. Better You Fitness - 6:30-7:30pm. Also Wed same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $4/Class with 10-class card, $6/ class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad page 22.
Clarkston Concerts in the Park - 7pm. Thru July 18. No concert July 4. FREE. Depot Park, Historic downtown CLARKSTON. 248-625-8055
Emotions Anonymous - 7-8:30pm. The only requirement for EA membership is a desire to become well emotionally. Donations. Renaissance Unity, 11200 E. Eleven Mile Rd, Warren. Info: Rosemary 586-776-3886.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 9am. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. Central Methodist Church (park/enter at back of church), 3882 Highland Road, Waterford Township. 248-277-0628.
Shelby Farmers Market - 9am-2pm. Farm fresh fruits and veggies, sprouts, eggs, honey, bread, plants and flowers, Chef demos and artisans, proceeds help support lovely historic site. FREE. Packard Proving Grounds Site, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, SHELBY TWP. Mary Anne Demo 586-9435785. See ad page 50 .
South Lyon Farmers Market - 9am-3pm. The Market promotes healthy eating, strengthens community, supports local farmers, preserves agricultural land and practices for future generations. Purchasing food directly from the grower, gives you the oppor-
Certified Hypnotherapists Education and Networking Meeting - 1st Sat/9:30am-12pm. Certified Hypnotherapists graduated from a state licensed school of hypnosis welcome. Includes educational presentation, workbook and computer disk. First visit FREE. Clinical Hypnosis Professional Group, Warren. Register 586-751-7500. See ad page 37.
Overeaters Anonymous - 10-11am. OA is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from overeating, anorexia, or bulimia. Donation. Grand Blanc United Methodist Church, 401 Bush Avenue, GRAND BLANC. Susan 949-445-0493.
Historic Tours - 11am-12pm. Meet at the front gates for a tour of the buildings at the Packard
Proving Grounds automotive history site. Albert Kahn designed & built in the 1920s. FREE. Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, SHELBY TWP. Mary Anne Demo 586-943-5785. Cafe Saturday - 11am-4pm. Saturdays 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.
Yoga for Kids - 11:15am-12pm. Kids derive enormous benefits from yoga, it enhances their flexibility, strength, coordination, ages kindergarten through 3rd grade. $9. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 54.
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Transform your health with Acupuncture. Start feeling better today. Specializing in insomnia, depression, pain management, infertility, painful periods, menopause, headaches and migraines. Also offering Nutrienergetics™ and Neuromodulation Technique™.
Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic Acupuncture • Massage • Nutrition Michal Kelly L. Ac., Dipl. O.M. 12272 Fenton Rd., Suite 3, Fenton 810-714-5556 • FentonAcupuncture.com
Offering personalized natural health care that focuses on treating the root cause of the illness, not just the symptom. A safe and effective alternative for children, adults and seniors. Specializing in infertility, internal medicine and pain management.
MICHIGAN ORIENTAL MEDICINE Acupuncture and Herbs Karen DeBruyn, PT, Dipl.OM 12809 S. Saginaw, Suite 206 Grand Blanc, 810-694-3500
Providing acupuncture and herbal medicine to optimize your health and wellness. Specializing in pain management, sports injuries, women's health, immune support, insomnia, and stress management.
Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light. ~Helen Keller
Allergy Treatment New Life Allergy Treatment Ctr. Terry Robinson, RPN, Natural Therapist Advanced NAET Practitioner 725 S. Adams S-185, Birmingham 248-792-2229 • NewLifeAllergy.com
Computerized sensitivity testing and Natural Allergy Treatments. Certified in NAET with 13 years of experience. Specializing in environmental allergies, food allergies/sensitivities, digestive issues, skin p r o b le m s , h e a d a c h e s , fatigue and Candida.
Acupuncture health alliance Susan Burke, OMD, L.Ac 1890 Southfield Rd., Birmingham 248-582-8888
Specializing in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology Nutritional programs, QiGong and Physiognomy. See ad page 19.
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Massage • Nutrition • Counseling Korina St. John, Dipl.OM, L.Ac HealthyHappyWhole.com • 989-720-HEAL Wi t h o v e r 1 4 y e a r s experience in Integrative Medicine, Korina offers painless acupuncture and compassionate care for all ages. Treatment plans designed to meet your specific healthcare and financial needs.
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Bowen Therapy MARK ROGERS
1775 E. 14 Mile Rd., Birmingham 248-761-4135 AdvancedBodyworkLLC.com “The alternative, alternative therapy!”‑ Unique, gentle and effective pain relief technique. Not massage. Back/neck pain, Fibromyalgia, migraines, TMJ, carpal tunnel, frozen shoulder and more. 15 years bodywork experience. See ad page 20.
chiropractic ADD/ADHD SPECIALIST
Dr. Pavel Bence, DC, CCWP 39573 Mound Rd., Sterling Heights 586-978-9900
coaching / Counseling The Mental Fitness Center
850 W. University, Suite C, Rochester 248-601-3111 www.MentalFitnessCenter.org A natural approach to mental and physical health, offering counseling, behavior analysis, coaching, nutrition and physical fitness training, for individuals, couples, families and persons with special needs. See ad pg 15.
Unwrap your hidden gifts and “SHINE”. Practical, How to Solutions to life’s personal challenges! ADHD is a trait when managed properly becomes a huge asset in one’s life. Visit BenceChiro.com/products-services/add-adhdtreatment-options-shine-program. See ad page 34.
Family, pediatrics & preganacy Cafe' of Life Chiropractic Dr. Erica Peabody • 810-629-6023 521 North Leroy St., Fenton
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
Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers
Grand Blanc • 810-694-3576 Richmond • 586-727-7500 NWPRC.com
Dr. Morningstar is the developer of the TornadoSuit and ARC3D Scoliosis Therapy. His treatment approach has already received national media attention for it's long-term effectiveness. Preventing scoliosis surgery in children, and maximizing pain relief function in adult scoliosis patients. See ad page 13.
Lapeer • 810-614-7582
Pain/stress relief and more with Craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy and holistic nutrition. 11 years experience. See ad page 31.
Michigan Craniosacral Therapy Magda Girao, ORTL-CST-D West Bloomfield • 248-561-6048 MichiganCraniosacralTherapy@gmail.com
We are committed to the premise of progressing skills forward for all individuals. We make the difference that has you get back into your life faster!!!
Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted. ~John Lennon
Dr. Jason Wills • 248-922-9888 5885 S. Main St., Suite 4, Clarkston WillsFamilyChiropractic.com
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. See ad page 20.
Digestive health TheDigestionDoctor.com
Dr. Christine Kaczmar 47729 Van Dyke Ave. • Shelby Township 586-685-2222 Founder of "14-Point Digestion Discovery System" Solutions for Diarrhea, IBS, Constipation, Colitis, etc. When the source of stress is known, the treatment becomes obvious. Dr. Christine uses 100% natural digestive formulas to nourish your body back to health. See ad outside back cover.
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David Ewing, DDS, LPC
wills family chiropractic
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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Unique, gentle, painless techniques for pain, numbness, Sciatica, allergies and much more; using KST, BEST; and botanical, homeopathic & nutrition. We also offer Craniosacral therapy and therapeutic massage. See ad page 31.
Heather Pranzarone Stratton, DDS 4741 24 Mile Rd., Ste. C, Shelby Township 248-652-0024 • HPSDental.com
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HPS Advanced Dental care, PC
Gateway Dental 5321 Gateway Centre Blvd., Flint 810-250-7191 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 8.
David W. Regiani, DDS, PC
Becky Stevens Holistic Alternatives, LLC
586-294-6540 29700 Harper Ave., Ste. 4, St Clair Shores BeckyStevensHolisticAlternatives.com
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 32.
Holistic General Dentistry since 1979 101 South Street, Downtown Ortonville 248-627-4934 • RegianiDental.com
Emotional Freedom Techniques Services LLC
Beautiful, natural looking Mercury free/Mercury safe, fluoride free fillings and restorations. TMJ/TMD/ CranioFacial Pain diagnosis & treatment, Non-surgical periodontal therapy, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign & whitening. Founding member IAOMT and IABDM. See ad page 2.
Experienced EFT Practitioner offering regular EFT groups to borrow benefits and individual sessions, weekdays, evenings and weekends to learn EFT for personal use; affordable fees.
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Life Coaching, Feng Shui and Space Purification services. Call today and make permanent positive changes in your home, business and life.
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A premier Naturopathic health and wellness center dedicated to providing solutions not helped by our current medical paradigm. As a Licensed Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Cutler has the highest training, and gets to the root of your problems. See ad page 5.
Iridology, Herbs, Organic Chinese formulas. Full Energy Analysis: Chinese face, tongue and pulse reading. Tai Chi Chuan, Medical Qigong, Acupuncture, Tunia. Thirty-six years experience.
Learn a simple yet powerful 15 minute practice which creates enhanced clarity, improved health and a state of peacefulness and joy. Isha Foundation is an international, non-profit, public service organization.
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Dr. Hilda Lauderman DHM, Ph.D, NMD, RN
Dawn Fleetwood MH, CId. 2290 E. Hill, Grand Blanc 810-953-9500 • DawnFleetwood.com
martial arts/fitness Korean Martial Arts Institute 935 Baldwin Rd., Lapeer 810-667-2101 • KMAI.net
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.
Serving East Michigan • 810-503-4056 "Dr. Hilda" has recently been licensed as a Dr. of Nedicine® to discuss issues related to stress, fatigue, depression, osteopenia, pain, intestinal issues and much more. 50% off initial consult for new clients. See ad page 28.
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 ads pages 14 & 16.
massage therapy Bence Chiropractic Wellness Center
39573 Mound Rd., Sterling Heights. 586-978-9900 • BenceChiro.com/specials Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Craniosacral, Hot Stone, Swedish, Aromatherapy w/ Essential Oils. Relaxing environment, Nationally Certified, Professional/ Skilled Therapists to minimize Stress, convenient hours. See website for specials. See ad page 34.
Mental Wellness A Perfect BalanceD Mind
Debbie Bollen Farmington Hills • 248-254-7823 APerfectBalancedMind.com Holistic, non-invasive brain optimization technology, identifying where brainwave patterns are not functioning at optimal levels. Specializing in : anxiety, memory/focus problems, sleep issues, PTSD, ADD/ADHD, brain injury.
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The Downing Clinic 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com Certified in Massage, Reiki and Healing and T h e r a p e u t i c To u c h . Certified in Bowen T h e r a p y. P r o v i d e s combination of therapies as needed or requested by patients. See ads pages 14 & 16.
Natural wellness & Pain relief Centers
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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 ad page 13.
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Medical spa Timeless Health & Beauty medical spa
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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.
Reach for the stars! Natural Awakenings of East Michigan is looking for a couple of superstars to help with advertising sales during our expansion in this region. If you are, personable, motivated and a top producer, contact us at:
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Stacey Kimbrell, CNHP Speaker & Author of “Living Balanced” 810-423-5721 • LivingAnointed.com
Holistic health advocate, teaching wellness through eliminating hidden toxins in every day products, eating whole food & using God’s natural medicines through Young Living Therapeutic Essential Oils. Bio-feedback “Zyto-Elite” services.
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Alice Goodall, RN, BSN V.P. MI Holistic Nursing Assoc 586-646-0066 Nutritional counseling/ herbal remendies based on the COMPASS® nutritional assessment. Identify deficiencies in your body in the comfort of your own home. Serving SE Michigan. Goodallsherbs@ comcast.net).
Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another. ~John Dewey
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 30.
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People under Dr. Strauchman's supervised HcG protocol are losing 20-30 pounds a month and keeping it off. Mention Natural Awakenings Directory and receive $50 off your HcG Program. See ad page 13.
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Losing weight doesn't have to be hard when you unlock the knowledge from your DNA. Capture your roadmap to successful weight loss. DNA report + Personal step by step system + Proven Weight loss/maintenance. See ad page 21.
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Bio-TurF, llC • 810-348-7547
Serving Oakland, Livingston & Genesee Lawn/tree care program that offers organic-based fertilizers, Free lawn analysis. Visit Bio-Turf.com
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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 ad page 13.
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IBS • CROHN’S • COLITIS • CONSTIPATION “After the first week, I now can wake up, go to the bathroom (or not) and actually leave my home. I am not living my life according to my bathroom schedule.” ~Terry U.
“She was my last hope because “commercial” medicine could not help me. I suffered from headaches, indigestion, insomnia, neck pain, back pain and of course...stress.” ~Alicia F. “I just completed my first year of teaching. I cannot begin to express the relief it is to have the peace of mind that comes with knowing I no longer have to be concerned with everything I eat, wondering if it will cause me to find the closest restroom while teaching a lesson. I truly feel like I am a more confident and capable teacher because of Dr. Christine’s expertise.” ~ Tom Z. “I was in the hospital with a headache that would not go away, swollen legs and a blood pressure reading of 235/119. My neighbor told me about Dr. Christine. In just 24 hours, Dr. Christine found more than my medical doctor did in 4 days of major testing! Amazing!!! ~Irene K.
Dr. Christine’s 14-Point Digestion Discovery System • • • • • • •
Fat Digestion Score Carbohydrate Digestion Score Protein Digestion Score Bowel Toxicity Measurement Thyroid and Pancreas Stress Spleen and Liver Stress Kidney and Adrenal Stress
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Acid/Alkaline Count Yeast and Candida Electrolyte Imbalances Colon Stress: Ascending and Descending Antioxidant Performance Cell Energy Utilization Tissue Breakdown Presence or Catabolism
Christine M. Kaczmar D.C., L.D.H.S., L.I.H.S.
Specializing The Past 8 Years In Natural And Drug-Free Solutions For: IBS, Crohn’s, Colitis, Diarrhea, Chronic Constipation, Metabolic Syndrome
47729 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp.
586-685-2222
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