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ccording to Dr. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and author, bacterial DNA sequences have been found in the human genome. "This means," he says, "that we are partly bacterial." He goes on to explain that our perceptions of moods, hunger and our metabolism are dictated by gut bacteria. You'll want to read more about this in our interview of Dr. Perlmutter this month, The Gut-Mind Connection. The potential for new approaches to healing conditions such as autism, diabetes, obesity and other afflictions by restoring normal gut bacteria is eye-opening. To continue our "rethinking" theme, this month we also focus on natural and holistic ways to heal addictions. We have an expanded article where several professionals describe various complementary and integrative healing approaches being used to help those suffering from addictions, whether it's alcohol, drugs or even sex addiction. Everyone likely knows someone who is suffering from some form of addiction. Hopefully, this information will provide some guidance on what's available to help. We were surprised at the size of this month's Calendar of Events. June is typically the month where events seem to taper off, because, we thought, Summer begins. Not true this year. The number of seminars, talks and workshops available is larger that is has been for some time. This means there's plenty going on in our community to educate you on new ways to tackle a health issue or lead a healthier lifestyle. Because many require an RSVP, make sure you check out the calendar early and make your plans to attend those of interest to you. Finally, we want to bring attention to one of our themes for July, Food Democracy. With much going on related to GMO labeling and other food issues, it's important to understand the issues and the solutions that include co-ops, seed libraries, markets and restaurants that all provide options for the consumer. Couple this with our regular content related to healing and wellness, and July will be another must-read issue. Until then, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

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newsbriefs Celebrate Energy Independence 15th Annual Michigan Renewal Energy Fair

he Michigan Renewable Energy Fair will be held on June 26 and 27. The fair combines fun with local food, hands-on activities, small size workshops where you can ask questions to engaging speakers, and music for good measure to ensure a festive atmosphere. Workshop topics this year include Community Solar Update, Net Zero Homes, Micro Grids, State Energy Policy Update, Solar Opportunities in Michigan and Creating Circular Economy. Patrick King, VP for Channel Sales for Suniva, will be the keynote speaker on Friday. The Michigan Solar Users Network kick-off meeting will be held on Saturday at 11am. There is a small gate fee to enter which helps defray event costs. The workshops are free to attend and begin on the hour, running about 50 minutes. Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA) takes pride in our kid’s tent and activity area which will be set up on Saturday from 9am-3pm. Kids can enjoy fun and games. Come and become a founding member of the new group. You can also sign up to be a volunteer at GLREA.org. Volunteers will receive free fair admission and GLREA bucks which may be used for a membership, dinner, breakfast or GLREA merchandise.

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Yoga Teacher Training Comprehensive 6 Month 300 Hour Program in Chesterfield

rowth as a yoga teacher calls for commitment to practice, expansion of knowledge and openness to inspiration. With the 200 hour foundation for successful teaching set in place, the time comes to expand and refine. One can gain further knowledge and fuel the fire of the yogic journey with the comprehensive 300 hour program at Santosha Yoga. “To provide our students with the highest quality curriculum, we have assembled an amazing group of guest teachers with extensive experience in their fields,” says Theresa May of Santosha Yoga. “Our 300 hour advanced training provides students with a diversity of experts in fields ranging from anatomy, yoga philosophy, inner and outer workings of yoga, yoga as therapy, Ayurvedic medicine, Asana, Sanskrit and chanting. Our six month long program allows for an intensive learning period for optimal learning and retention. We believe that effective learning requires momentum and focused commitment without too much dissipation between classes.” The Training begins September 15th. Applicants are required to have first completed a RYT 200 Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher Training Course. Upon completion students can then register with Yoga Alliance as a RYT 500. Santosha Yoga is located at 48774 Gratiot Ave., Chesterfield. For detailed information visit SantoshaYogaMi.com or call Theresa May at 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

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Let’s Move! Salad Bars to Schools Supporting Healthy School Lunch Initiative

et’s Move Salad Bars to Schools (LMSB2S) has the mission of donating salad bars to U.S. schools so that every child has daily access to fresh fruits and vegetables. This healthy school lunch initiative was founded by the Chef Ann Foundation, National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance, United Fresh Produce Association Foundation, and Whole Foods Market in support of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Initiative. As part of a statewide effort to promote healthy eating habits in schools, 20 salad bars are being given to 18 schools across Michigan. The donation comes from Meijer and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Schools receiving salad bars are located in communities served by Meijer stores or have other programs in which they are partnering with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Some of the local schools receiving salad bars include Royal Oak High School, Oakridge Elementary School in Royal Oak and Stevenson Elementary School in Southfield. For more information on the program contact Saladbars2/Schools.org.

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he Detroit Zoo and Michigan Economic Development Corp. have launched a crowdfunding campaign for a biodigester at the zoo. The biodigester will turn 400 tons of animal manure generated annually into methane which will help power the animal health complex and save the zoo $70,000 to $80,000 a year in energy costs. The system will also convert manure into compost that will be used to fertilize animal habitats, gardens Artist's rendering of Biodigester and public spaces. The process begins when biomass is placed inside a sealed tank or digester. Naturally occurring micro-organisms digest the biomass, which releases a methanerich gas that can be used to generate renewable heat and power. The bio digester will turn one of the most abundant zoo resources, manure, into energy, and represents a significant step on the green journey. If the Zoo reaches its crowdfunding goal of $55,000 by June 15, MEDC will provide a $55,000 matching grant. Upon completion in the fall, it will be the first zoo-based system of its kind in the country. The Detroit Zoological Society is located at 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak. Call 248-541-5717 or visit Patronicity.com/DetroitZoo for more information on the crowdfunding campaign or DetroitZoo.org for zoo information.

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atural Awakenings publishers from around the nation attended a company conference from May 1 to 3 at the Marco Beach Ocean Resort, in Marco Island, Florida. Highlights included separate presentations by two prominent master life and business coaches, David Essel and Mary Lynn Ziemer, who also participated in discussions on how publishers can become more personally empowered in awakening and uplifting their communities. Launched by founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman with a single edition in Naples in 1994, Natural Awakenings has grown to become one of the largest free, local, healthy lifestyle publications in the world, serving approximately 4 million readers in 95 cities across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. See ad, page 43. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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Herbals & Homeopathy May Help with Prostate Health

" he prostate is the male reproductive gland and has two primary functions," explains Dr. Hilda Lauderman, of Biblical Health in Davison, MI. "In the first function, the prostate secretes a milky alkaline fluid that supports sperm movement. In the second function, the gland lubricates the urethra to prevent infection. As a man reaches middle age, the prostate gland has a tendency to grow. Many believe this prostate growth is due to hormonal changes occurring within the body." "When a hormonal imbalance occurs in a man," says Lauderman, "the increase in estrogen inhibits the elimination of dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It is believed that this hormone is what causes the growth, which is known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). However, an enlarged prostate can also be the result of cancer." "When the prostate grows," she explains, "it can compress the urethra and obstruct the flow of urine. This can cause conditions such as difficulty in starting to urinate, hard to stop flow once it starts, dribbling in between urinating, sensation that the bladder isn’t completely empty and interruption of sleep due to the need to urinate." "Several herbals can be used to inhibit the growth of the prostate," says Lauderman, "including pygeum, saw palmetto, yucca root, horsetail gravel and horsetail root. Homeopathics that may also help are clematis, conium, lycopodium, mercurius, pulsatilla, sabal, sepia, staphysagris and thuja." In one case, Dr. Hilda had a patient who, having already undergone a surgical procedure, began treatment with herbal and homeopathic remedies. "Usually," she explains, "this surgical procedure is good for about eight years. However, after ten years, the patient still had no prostate growth or difficulty urinating." For more information on prostate health contact Dr. Hilda Lauderman at 810-5034056. See ad page 18.

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A Good Midlife Diet Prolongs Health in Later Years

Harvard Medical School study found that how well women age in their 70s is linked to the way they ate earlier in life. Researchers started with 10,670 healthy women in their late 50s and followed them for 15 years. Published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the results saw fewer chronic diseases among women that followed diets heavy in plant-based foods during midlife; these women were also 34 percent more likely to live past 70. Those that ate most similarly to the Mediterranean diet had even better outcomes—a 46 percent greater likelihood of living past 70 without chronic diseases. Eleven percent of the subjects qualified as healthy agers, which researchers defined as having no major chronic diseases, physical impairments, mental health problems or trouble with thinking and memory. According to lead author Cecilia Samieri, Ph.D., midlife exposures are thought to be a particularly relevant period because most health conditions develop slowly over many years.

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esearch from Wayne State University, in Detroit, has found that hatha yoga can significantly improve cognitive health in as little as two months. Researchers tested 118 adults with an average age of 62 years. One group engaged in three, hour-long hatha yoga classes per week for eight weeks, while the other group did stretching and strengthening exercises for the same duration. The participants underwent cognitive testing before and after the eight-week period. At the end of the trial, the hatha yoga group showed significant improvements in cognition compared to the other group. The yoga group also recorded shorter reaction times, greater accuracy in high-level mental functions and better results in working memory tests.

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Antioxidant-Rich Berries Thwart Alzheimer’s

n international team of scientists has confirmed that consuming berries such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, mulberries and raspberries can significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Blueberries, in particular, were found to be associated with increased memory and learning. Researchers from Washington State University, the U.S. National Institutes of Health, India’s Annamalai University and Oman’s Sultan Qaboos University’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences reviewed two decades worth of research relating to consuming berries and dementia. They found that the many biochemicals contained in berries provide antioxidant protection to neurons and prevent the formation of beta-amyloid fibrils found in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients.

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esearch from China has found that a combination of acupuncture and moxibustion, a form of heat therapy in which dried plant materials are burned on or near the surface of the skin to warm and invigorate the inner flow of qi, or energy, can effectively reduce the symptoms of benign prostate enlargement. Researchers tested 128 patients with prostate enlargement for three months, dividing them into two groups. One group was given acupuncture and moxibustion; the other took a traditional Chinese herbal medication for prostate enlargement called Qianliekangi. The patients’ prostate symptoms were tested using the International Prostate Symptom Score, maximum urine flow rate and residual urine tests. At the study’s end, the patients given the acupuncture/moxibustion treatment reported significantly reduced levels in all three tests—calculated at an 89 percent total effective rate—compared to the herbal medication group.

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Stroke Risk Rises with Two Drinks a Day

ew research published in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke has determined that drinking two alcoholic beverages per day during middle-age years increases the risk of stroke more than other known factors, including high blood pressure and diabetes. The study followed 11,644 twins from Sweden for 43 years, starting between 1967 and 1970. All began the trial when they were under the age of 60. The scientists compared the effects of having less than half a drink—classified as four and two ounces of wine for a man and a woman, respectively—daily to drinking two or more daily. The study found that consuming two drinks per day increased the risk of stroke by 34 percent compared to drinking less than half a drink per day. Those that downed two or more drinks a day during their 50s and 60s had strokes an average of five years younger than light drinkers. The increase in stroke risk was found to be higher than the danger generally posed by diabetes and hypertension.

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An Avocado a Day Keeps Bad Cholesterol Away

esearch published by the Journal of the American Heart Association has determined that just one avocado a day can significantly reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL), a type of cholesterol carrier known to increase the risk of hardening of the arteries. The researchers tested 45 overweight adults between 21 and 70 years old that followed an average American diet for two weeks before adopting one of three diets: a low-fat diet, a moderate-fat diet that included one Hass avocado per day or a moderate-fat diet without an avocado. After five weeks, researchers found that the addition of the avocado reduced LDL significantly more than the diets that did not contain the fruit. While both the low-fat and moderate-fat diets reduced LDL levels, the moderate-fat diet with an avocado reduced LDL by better than 60 percent more than the moderate-fat diet alone, and above 80 percent more than the low-fat diet alone.

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olistic health practitioners must know the nature of a patient’s problem before they can design a protocol to address it. Advocates of natural medicine tend to disagree with the conventional medical community, but it is important to remember that although their methods may be different, traditional tools of investigation can still be valuable to holistic practitioners. “While there are some good natural diagnostic tools to determine a problem’s origin, sometimes the tools of allopathic medicine are simply superior. Ultrasound, MRI, blood tests and pathogen screening can all be of enormous value when considering how to heal a condition of damage or sickness,” says Nature’s Rite Founder Steven Frank. “If someone is bleeding internally, knowing the source—ulcer, tumor, hemorrhoids or liver disease—is of paramount importance. All of these have dramatically different treatment protocols. When a patient’s energy is low, knowing their blood work and pathogen load is of tremendous value towards designing a healing program.” While allopathic medicine may seek to poison, cut or irradiate the problem, natural medicine professionals may choose the appropriate combination of herbs, acupuncture, qigong or other natural products and modalities. “Having the knowledge of exactly what is damaged and then using the techniques that we know are most suited for healing this condition is what collaborative medicine is all about,” explains Frank. “In our quest to bring natural medicine to the community, we don’t have to shun the diagnostic benefits of the high-technology hospitals. We can use their tools to accentuate our skills.” For more information, email SteveF@NaturesRiteRemedies.com or visit MyNaturesRite.com/blog. See ad, page 47.

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Of the 19.6 million veterans in the United States alone, approximately 3.6 million have a service-related disability, 7.6 percent are unemployed and they collectively make up 13 percent of the adult homeless population, according to the Independent Voter Network. Organizations worldwide are helping veterans heal their wounds through farming and agriculture. The goal is to create a sustainable food system by educating them to be sustainable vegetable producers, providing training and helping families rebuild war-torn lives. Eat the Yard, in Dallas, Texas, was founded by Iraq War veterans James Jeffers and Steve Smith to cultivate fresh produce in community gardens. The two began organic farming in their own backyards for both therapeutic and financial reasons, and then slowly began to build more gardens in their community. They now sell their produce to local restaurants and businesses. The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is working with veterans across the U.S. to transition them into agriculture. The coalition partners veterans with mentors experienced in farming and business, matches them with agriculture-related job opportunities and organizes equipment donations in Iowa and California. FVC is helping former members of the armed forces in 48 states. Source: FoodTank.com/ news/2014/11/veterans-day

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Feds Make Animal Abuse a Felony In October, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) classified animal cruelty as a class A felony and a “crime against society,” on a par with such serious crimes as homicide. The FBI intends to prosecute intentional abuse and torture, gross neglect, sexual abuse and organized abuse, which includes dog fights. Also, the onset of tracking animal abuse cases nationwide will assist local police and counselors in identifying and connecting with minors that show an early tendency to abuse. FBI studies show an alarming connection between animal abusers and perpetrators of extremely violent crimes against humans. The goal is that early detection and intervention will help certain children get the counseling and social support they need to live productive lives free of crime and abuse. “Regardless of whether people care about how animals are treated, people, like legislators and judges, care about humans, and they can’t deny the data,” says Natasha Dolezal, a director for the Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark College, in Portland, Oregon. Source: EliteDaily.com

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athers are more involved in their children’s lives than ever before, embracing their roles of leader, nurturer and protector, and they’re reaping extraordinary benefits. According to a 2014 study published in the Academy of Management Perspectives, fathers that spend more time with their kids are both happier at home and more satisfied at work. Today, many mindful dads engaged in a natural lifestyle apply that same health consciousness to their parenting. Support Mama. Natural fathering begins during pregnancy, with an informed birth plan. “Support whatever birthing decision the woman feels will provide her the most comfort and relaxation,” advises Dr. John Douillard, an ayurvedic chiropractor and author of six books, including Perfect Health for Kids. Hold her hand, rub her back, advocate for her rights and after the birth, support her efforts to breastfeed whenever, wherever and however long she wants. “Fathers should recognize that the burden of care is clearly on the mother for at least the first year, so her opinions and wishes deserve special consideration and respect,” says Ben Hewitt, father of two, home unschooler and author of The Nourishing Homestead. Embrace physical closeness. Bonding through nurturing touch is powerful and rewarding for father and child. A recent study published in the Journal of Perinatal Education found that fathers that practiced infant massage experienced significant stress release and bonding with their offspring. Wearing a baby or toddler

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r. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to addressing neurological disorders, has recently released Brain Maker, the latest in a series of books on brain health. This medical advisor to the Dr. Oz Show demonstrates how brain problems can be prevented by adopting lifestyle changes that nurture the bacteria living in the digestive system.

Why did you begin your book with the quote, “Death begins in the colon,” rather than “Brain health begins in the gut”? I wanted to draw attention to the real life-or-death issues mediated by what goes on inside the gut. Individuals with an immediate concern for their heart, bones, immune system or brain must recognize that the health of these parts and functions are governed at the level of commensal gut bacteria, the normal microflora that eat what we eat. This relationship is the most powerful leverage point we have for maintaining health.

How were you led to expand from studying the nervous system and brain to investigating gastrointestinal medicine? Early on in my career, I was taught that everything that goes on in the brain stays there. But leading-edge research now reveals that seemingly disparate organs are in close communication, regulating each other’s health. As scientific literature began supporting the notion that gut-related issues have a huge bearing on brain health, and spewww.NAeastMichigan.com

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What is the Human Microbiome Project (HMP)? HMP, launched in 2008 by the National Institutes of Health, is a $115 million exploration of the gut microbiome. In the ongoing research project involving genetic and DNA assessment, researchers are looking at the microbiome array in the gut of individuals suffering from various diseases. They are drawing correlations between emerging patterns in the abnormalities of gut bacteria and specific diseases. For example, autism correlates with an overabundance of the Clostridia species. In diabetes, there are more Firmicutes than Bacteroidetes, which we also see in obesity characteristic of the Western cosmopolitan diet. This is paving the way for interventions designed to restore a normal balance of gut bacteria. An example in my book is Dr. Max Nieuwdorp’s research at the University of Amsterdam, in which he discovered an array of abnormal bacteria that characterize Type 2 diabetes. In the more than 250 individuals diagnosed with diabetes that he treated in a double-blind study, he was able to reverse the disease by inserting a series of fecal material transfers from healthy, lean donors into diabetic patients.

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creening for the early warning signs of oral cancer is one of the most important reasons why you should visit the dentist on a regular basis. More than 34,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. It will cause over 8,000 deaths, killing roughly 1 person per hour, 24 hours per day. This is a number which has not significantly improved in decades. In fact, recent statistics published by the American Cancer Society showed that, while the incidence and death rates for cancers overall have decreased, both the incidence and the death rate for oral cancer have increased. Early detection and diagnosis are essential in successful treatment of the disease. Oral cancer is 90% curable when found in its early stages. While most cases of oral cancer are associated with smoking and alcohol, one-quarter of all cases affect people with no risk behaviors. “There is growing evidence that HPV (human papillomavirus), a sexually transmitted virus that has long been associated with cervical cancer, is associated in nearly 26% of oral cancer cases worldwide,” says Dr. Heather Pranzarone Stratton of HPS Advanced Dental Care in Shelby Township. “Tobacco and alcohol use are not the only risk factors you need to be concerned with. Public health experts think this may account for the growing number of oral cancers in younger people. The bottom line for everyone: See your dentist; it may save your life. That is why we are very excited to offer our patients a new test that determines if you are at increased risk for HPV-related oral and throat cancers. This new, quick, and noninvasive test delivers information that will enable us to better determine the appropriate treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.” Actually, it is easier to follow through with oral cancer screenings, since unlike many other cancer screening procedures, there is no invasive technique necessary to look for it, no discomfort or pain involved, and it is very inexpensive to have your mouth examined for the early signs of disease.

“As your dental team, we are the front line of defense in early detection of this disease,” says Dr. Heather. “It is estimated that only about 50% of the US population visits the dentist every year. Unfortunately, only about 15% of those who visit a dentist regularly, report having had an oral cancer screening. This is unfortunate and unacceptable in my opinion, when you consider that historically, the greatest strides in combating most cancers have come from increased awareness and aggressive campaigns directed at early detection. For cervical, prostate and breast cancer, we’ve gotten used to annual screening exams -- Pap smears, PSA tests and mammograms -- each of which has greatly reduced death rates and increased early detection of the disease.” "In a similar fashion, utilizing new technologies available through our dental office, like computerized oral cancer risk assessment software and an FDA-approved early detection test could help reduce the deaths and disfigurement that can result from oral cancer," she explains. "Dentists today are concerned with much more than cavities; we’re focused on total wellness, as indicated by conditions in the mouth. It is our goal to have 100% of our practice family screened for oral cancer on a yearly basis. It is important to realize that a visit to our office is no longer about a filling, a crown, or 'just a cleaning,' but can actually be a matter of life and death. Dental examinations, when properly done and which include a screening for oral cancer will save lives.” Are you letting not having dental benefits stand between you and a healthy mouth? Do not delay any longer! We can help! Call today to find out how we help patients everyday in this situation. For more information about HPS Advanced Dental Care and Dr. Heather Pranzarone Stratton or to reserve your time with her practice, call 248-6520024 or visit HPSDental.com. They are located at 4741 24 Mile Road, Ste. C Shelby Township.

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played by gut organisms? More than 100 trillion bacteria live in our gut. Plus, there are viruses, yeast species and protozoa. When we factor in their genetic material, it means that an astonishing 99 percent of the DNA in our body is bacterial. It’s humbling to realize they influence all manner of physiology, from our immune system to our metabolism, making vitamins, maintaining the gut lining and controlling inflammation, the key mechanism involved in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and any number of brain degenerative disorders. They also exert influence over the expression of our 23,000 genes, in effect regulating the expression of the human genome. The latest startling discovery— which is so new that it’s not in the book—is that bacterial DNA sequences have now been found in the human genome, meaning we are partly bacterial. It reveals the most sophisticated symbiotic and intimate relationship at the deepest level imaginable. It turns the previous way of thinking about who we are upside-down. Our perceptions of the world, moods, hunger or satiety, even our metabolism, are dictated by gut bacteria, which deserve careful stewarding. They don’t deserve, for example, to be bombarded by the capricious use of antibiotics whenever we have the sniffles.

How can we reestablish good gut health? Better food choices bring about significant changes in our body’s microbiome. By incorporating prebiotic foods such as Jerusalem artichokes, dandelion greens, garlic, leeks, onions, jicama or Mexican yam, as well as fermented foods such as kimchi, kombucha tea, yogurt and kefir, individuals can reestablish good gut health that helps them gain control over inflammation, the cornerstone of all degenerative conditions. Inflammation originates in the gut. Balancing bacteria and reducing intestinal permeability, which allows substances to leak through the lining of the small intestine into the bloodstream, can reduce it. Visit Linda Sechrist’s website, ItsAllAbout We.com, for the recorded interview.

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n 1977, two Yale School of Medicine scientists identified the infected blacklegged deer tick carrying the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi as the disease-transmitting organism of Lyme disease. Since 1982, this most commonly reported vector-borne disease in the U.S. has gained notoriety, with its own resource book, Disease Update: Science, Policy & Law; research center (Columbia-Lyme. org/index.html); International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society website, ilads.org; Lyme Times print journal

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of uninsured children with Lyme. She disagrees with physicians that downplay late-stage cases and insist that the disease is cured with a simple round of antibiotics, as does Katina Makris, a classical homeopath from New Hampshire and host of Lyme Light Radio. After experiencing mysterious symptoms, Makris spent five years suffering from debilitating symptoms familiar to individuals with Lyme—undiagnosed, relapsing fevers, lingering fatigue, joint pain, headaches, neurological symptoms and cognitive impairment. “Then I finally began my 10-year healing journey,” she says. Her book Out of the Woods: Healing from Lyme Disease for Body, Mind, and Spirit, is a recovery memoir and resource guide for alternative medical, emotional and spiritual support. Lyme evades detection by standard blood tests for bacterial antigens and antibodies. “The ELISA [enzyme-linked immuno assay] test is only accurate between two weeks and two months after the bite,” says Makris, who notes that the Western Blot test is somewhat more accurate, while the IGeneX Laboratory test is superior. She believes the best laboratories for testing are Clongen Laboratories and IGeneX Laboratory Services. Dr. Richard Horowitz has treated more than 12,000 Lyme disease patients as medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center, in Hyde Park, New York. The author of Why Can’t I Get Better? Solving the Mystery of Lyme and Chronic Disease raises

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tility reflect elements of lifestyle choices, especially obesity, smoking and exposure to environmental toxins,” says Naturopath James Occhiogrosso, of Fort Myers, Florida, author of Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life: A Guide to Causes and Natural Solutions for Prostate Problems and ProstateHealthNaturally.com. He says there are many ways to address low testosterone, a factor in both issues, and a healthy diet is crucial for healthy sexual function in both men and women. Some foods can help, while others can hinder a man’s sexual vitality, advises Craig Cooper, of Newport Beach, California, founder of the CooperativeHealth network of men’s health websites and author of Your New Prime: 30 Days to Better Sex, Eternal Strength, and a Kick Ass Life After 40. He identifies key no-nos that decrease testosterone as

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ive thousand years ago, most yoga teachers and students were men. Today, of the 15 million American practitioners, less than a third are males. However, this figure has increased in the past decade, with teachers in some areas reporting a balanced ratio of men and women in their classes. Yet, even as professional athletes add yoga to their training regimen, Power Yoga founder Bryan Kest, in Santa Monica, California, points out, “To the mainstream man, yoga is not masculine. You see men in ballet performances, but it doesn’t mean men are attracted to ballet.” Eric Walrabenstein, founder of Yoga Pura, in Phoenix, agrees. “To achieve the widest adoption of the practice, we need to shift away from the notion that yoga is a physical exercise primarily for women, to one that embraces yoga’s holistic physical, mental and emotional benefits for anyone regardless of gender.”

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Physically, yoga can complement traditional workout routines by increasing flexibility, strength and balance, and also play a role in pain management and injury prevention. Kest says, “Yoga is the best fitness-related activity I know of, but the tone and shapeliness that results is a byproduct. The focus is on balance and healing.” He encourages students to challenge themselves without 28

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being extreme. “The harder you are on anything, the faster you wear it out. If our objective is to both last as long and feel as good as possible, it makes no sense to push hard. Instead we should be gentle and sensitive in our practice.” Men will do well to learn how to stop what they’re doing and breathe, says Kreg Weiss, co-founder of My Yoga Online (now on Gaiam TV), from Vancouver. He emphasizes the importance of modifying poses as needed during classes and notes that doing so takes vulnerability that doesn’t come naturally to most men. “If you find yourself shaking while holding downward dog, allow yourself to go down to the floor without worrying about what others will think.” Societal pressures of masculinity sometimes dictate who a man thinks he should be. Breaking through such barriers enables a man to be relaxed with himself and unafraid as, “It changes what goes on off the mat, too,” observes Weiss. Bhava Ram (née Brad Willis), founder of the Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts, in San Diego, points out, “Men need yoga because it helps us deal better with stress and emotional issues. When we have more inner balance, we show up better for ourselves, spouses, friends and loved ones.”

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aggressive reporter and network war correspondent and, “Like many men with similar personality types, I struggled with anger and control issues. I had no interest in yoga; it seemed strange and unnecessary to me,” he recalls. After a broken back, that ended his journalism career, failed surgery, advanced cancer and dependance on prescription drugs, he found himself facing death. Inspired by his young son to take control of his health, he embraced yoga as a healing way forward. After two years of dedicated practice, Ram says he turned 80 pounds of physical weight and 1,000 pounds of emotional toxins into gratitude, forgiveness and loving kindness. “I left 90 percent of my back pain behind and the cancer is gone.” Kest explains that yoga’s significant therapeutic value is based on its capacity to reduce stress and its effects, while teaching and strengthening techniques to cope with it. “Ninety percent of the stress we put on our bodies originates in the stress we put on our minds,” he says. “If you want to be healthy, you have to look at mental fitness, not just the size of your biceps or the strength of your cardiovascular system. It’s calmness and peacefulness of mind that matter.”

Tips for First-Timers

Weiss urges men new to yoga to take time to find the right class. “When men that can’t touch their toes walk into some preconceived notion of a class full of women Om-ing, they feel apprehensive and the experience does them no service.” Regardless of one’s state of fitness, it’s important to start slowly, with a focus on the breath. “If you don’t have a good foundation, you can miss a lot of yoga’s benefits. Seek teachers with a solid yoga background educated in anatomy.” Walrabenstein recommends that first-timers find a class that meets their expectations of targeted benefits. “Remember that yoga is supposed to serve you in enabling your best life possible. If for you that means a vigorous workout, go for it. Even the most physicallyoriented yoga styles can carry profound mental and spiritual benefits—and can lead to a deeper, more rewarding practice over time.”

Arrive early to class to get settled and talk with the teacher about physical status, potential limitations or other concerns. Yoga is practiced barefoot and clothing should be loose and comfortable, allowing the body to sweat and move. Walrabenstein reminds men to have fun. “Yoga, like anything, can be awkward at first. Make space for your learning curve and remember, no one in class is judging you.” Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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(W4H). Launched online and through trained teachers this year, “We want to spread the word that yoga science is proven to be extremely effective for coping with PTSD and life-based trauma,” he says. The intention is to help people unlock their inherent power to heal, and to assist in a journey of self-empowerment as they establish new lives. W4H and its foundation partners provide resources for veterans and their families to implement yoga’s transformational lifestyle practices, including nutrition, philosophy, breath work and postures. Studies from leading institutions including the University of California, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital have shown that these practices can change the organism that is us down to the level of our genomes. “We’re not stuck where we are,” says Ram. “My own history illustrates this, and I’ve seen many others heal from remarkable challenges.” Bootstrap, an online yoga system specific to the challenges of military duty-related stress, has distributed 70,000 yoga sessions to troops and veterans and their families since 2013. Designed to fill the many gaps left by traditional treatment strategies, it’s tailored to empower users to manage stressors and stressful episodes in a productive and ongoing way. Founder Eric Walrabenstein, a former U.S. Army infantry officer, notes that the program is curriculum-driven. Beyond breath and body postures, its 10-week structure makes it accessible to those that wouldn’t necessarily step into a studio. “The multimedia program has been clinically proven to derail chronic stress caused by military service in less than one hour per day,” he says. Bootstrap is presented as a stressmanagement program that just happens to use yoga techniques. “We did this because many men tend to self-select themselves out of the practice,” he says. “We wanted to avoid that as well as the idea that yoga is primarily about postures, when that’s only a small fraction of what the practice is.” Visit WarriorsForHealing.org and BootstrapUSA.com. 30

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HIDDEN TREASURES Neighbors Discover Their Wealth of Resources by John McKnight and Peter Block

he essential promise of consumerism is that everything fulfilling or needed in life can be purchased— from happiness to healing, from love to laughter and from raising a child to caring for someone at the end of life. What was once the task of relatives and neighbors has been outsourced, costing the family its capacity to manage traditionally provided necessities. The community has been replaced by paid professionals and technology. Until the 20th century, the basic philosophy of rearing children was that they become effective grownups by connecting with productive adults and learning the community’s skills, traditions and customs from them. Youth had key household jobs to do. When they became adults, they were thus equipped to care both for the next generation and for those that had cared for them. Today, the most effective communities are those in which neighborhoods and residents have reclaimed their traditional roles. The research on this point is decisive. Where there are “thick” community connections, there is positive child development. Health improves, the environment is sustained and people are safer and have a stronger local economy. Neighbors Naomi Alessio and Jackie Barton were talking about family challenges when Alessio noted her son Theron’s encouraging turnaround after he began voluntarily learning metalworking skills with Mr. Thompson in his garage shop. Alessio could see Theron change and finally stopped worrying about what he was doing after school. Barton admitted that her son Alvin was in trouble, and asked Alessio if there might be someone in the neighborhood www.NAeastMichigan.com

whose skills would interest him. They discovered enough diverse talent for all the kids in the neighborhood to tap into. Three of the men they met— Charles Wilt, Mark Sutter and Sonny Reed—joined Alessio, Barton and Thompson in finding out what the kids on the block were interested in learning. Also, why not ask the kids what they knew? They found 22 things the young people knew that might be of interest to some adults on the block. The six neighbors named themselves the Matchmakers and created a neighborhood website. Many neighbors also formed a band, plus a choir led by Sarah Ensley, an elder who’d been singing all her life. Charles Dawes, a police officer, formed an intergenerational team to make the block a safe haven for everyone. Lenore Manse decided to write family histories with photos and persuaded neighborhood historian Jim Caldwell and her best friend, Lannie Eaton, to help. Wilt suggested that the Matchmakers welcome newcomers by giving them a copy of the block history, and then updating it with information about each new family. Three years later, at the annual block party, Barton summed up the neighborhood’s accomplishment: “All the lines are broken; we’re all connected. We’re a real community now.” Adapted from an article by John McKnight and Peter Block for YES! Magazine that appears in its anthology, Sustainable Happiness. They are co-authors of The Abundant Community: Awakening the Power of Families and Neighborhoods (AbundantCommunity.com).

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ccording to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Lyme disease infects 300,000 per year, which is 10 times higher than previous estimates. It is now the fastest growing vector-borne disease in the United States. Nearly 40% of people infected with Lyme disease will develop lifelong symptoms. It has been long thought that a short course of antibiotics was enough to kill the Lyme disease bacteria known as Borrelia. However, sufferers of chronic Lyme disease say otherwise. Now, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) recommends longer courses of antibiotics to properly treat this infection. Chronic Lyme disease causes a variety of signs and symptoms. Only 50% of people who get Lyme disease ever remember a tick bite. These symptoms include chronic joint pain, joint redness and swelling, relapsing fevers, anxiety, tachycardia, migrating skin rashes, peripheral neuropathy, muscle pain or weakness, and chronic fatigue. These symptoms often accompany other diseases as well, and therefore many people get misdiagnosed as having other common diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and even Lou Gehrig’s disease. “People suffering from these symptoms should be correctly tested to make sure that they do not have Lyme disease, especially if they have any other current diagnosis,” says Dr. Megan Strauchman, DO, medical direc-

tor of the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center in Grand Blanc. She continues, “most of the conventional lab tests are not sensitive or specific enough to use reliably. Many people who have Lyme disease test negative on many of the currently available tests.” Strauchman advocates using laboratories that specialize in Lyme disease testing, since they use evaluation techniques that increase the likelihood of a correct diagnosis. According to Dr. Mark Morningstar, DC, many people are seeking more natural therapies to use instead of just antibiotics. “Although antibiotics are the classical treatment for bacterial infections, there are herbal therapies and other integrative medicine treatments that work very well at helping people get over Lyme disease. At our office, we use a variety of Lyme disease treatments and diagnostic tests to custom the treatment according to the patient’s genetics, as well as to help the body control the infection naturally without always having to be on antibiotics,” he says. Being one of the few physician members of ILADS in all of Michigan, Dr. Morningstar sees patients from all over the region who are seeking natural and integrative medical therapies. Dr. Strauchman and Dr. Morningstar use a comprehensive approach to solving chronic Lyme disease, with such therapies as IV antioxidants, antimicrobial herbals or antibiotics, antiviral medications, antifungal therapy, chelation therapy, adrenal rebuilding, infrared sauna therapy, and methylation support. Much of this treatment depends upon the extent of the infection, as well as the presence of any co-infections, which are very common. Dr. Morningstar offers a free initial phone interview for people interested in learning more about Lyme disease treatment. He can be reached at the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center at 810694-3576, or visit them online at NWPRC.com.

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RETHINKING RECOVERY Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions by lisa Marshall

hrough 15 years of alcohol and prescription drug addiction, one prominent Virginia business owner tried it all to get clean: three inpatient rehab centers; talk therapy; Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), spending roughly $200,000 in the process. “I would follow through for about a year, and then start to feel like I was on top of things and get complacent,” says the 52-year-old, who asked that her name not be used. She’d treat herself to “just one drink” and soon find herself in a familiar downward spiral. She last relapsed in October 2012. Three months later, she was on the interstate in the morning, a half-empty four-pack of mini wine bottles on her front seat, when she swerved and

slammed head-on into a semi-trailer truck. She escaped her flattened car with minor head trauma, gratitude that her children didn’t have to “bury their drunk mother,” and a renewed will to sober up and rediscover happiness. Today, she’s done just that, thanks to a comprehensive, holistic approach that included hiring a life coach that specializes in addiction, overhauling her diet, making time for daily physical and spiritual exercises and reframing her addiction, not as a disease she is cursed with, but as a predisposition she has the power to keep at bay. “Yes. I was passed a gene by my alcoholic father. Yet that only becomes a threat to me when I make a choice to ingest something that cuts the beast

loose,” she says. “I work hard every day, using a whole bunch of different tools to keep that from happening again.” She is one of a growing number of alcoholics and addicts reaching beyond the standard trifecta of 28-day rehabs, 12-step programs and psychotherapy toward an approach that addresses mind, body and spirit. More than 40 million Americans over the age of 12 (16 percent of the population) are addicted to alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at New York City’s Columbia University. Yet the standard treatments yield lessthan-stellar success rates. Sixty percent of addicts return to drug use within a year after rehab, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and only 5 percent of AA attendees continue with meetings after 12 months, according to AA research. David Essel, a Fort Myers, Florida, life coach who specializes in working with substance abusers, says that when examining all the data, only about one in 10 addicts or alcoholics that use conventional means alone are still clean after one year. Fortunately, because people vary widely in emotional needs and physiologies, other complementary options are also catching on.

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What I needed was someone to tell me exactly what to do in the beginning, and then be around to hold me accountable. That changed everything. daily of the dietary supplement DLphenylalanine, an amino acid precursor to feel-good neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine. He also gives them tyrosine, an energizing amino acid said to quell sugar cravings. For relieving a craving in progress, he recommends 500 to 1,000 mg of glutamine, placed under the tongue. Wiss says he generally recommends food over supplements, yet asking newly recovering addicts to also revamp their diets can be tough. “I wouldn’t expect anyone to make a big nutritional change in their first week of sobriety,” he says. After that, he encourages small steps: Drink eight glasses of water per day. Eat

three meals and three snacks to keep blood sugar stable. Load up on fiber, which can help heal the gut and replenish it with healthy bacteria. Eat plenty of lean protein to promote production of feel-good brain chemicals. Load up on nuts, seeds, fatty fish and other omega-3 fatty acids that suppress inflammation in the brain and have been shown in some studies to quell depression. Daily exercise is also key as Wiss notes that it “circulates our blood and gets all those healthy nutrients into our brain.” Physical activities can also help fill the void and even provide a new sense of identity for someone whose selfesteem has been shattered, says Scott Strode, founder of Denver, Colorado’s Phoenix Multisport, which hosts group cycling, running and climbing outings for recovering addicts and alcoholics. Strode kicked his own cocaine habit 18 years ago by immersing himself first in boxing, then climbing and triathlons. He founded Phoenix in 2007 to help fill what he sees as a gaping hole in recovery support services—a place where people with similar pasts can gather and talk without dwelling exclusively on their

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Co-founded in 1935 by an alcoholic named Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous now has 2 million members and has played an important role in many successful recoveries. However, its Godbased approach (five of the 12 steps refer to God or Him), a credo that alcoholics must admit “powerlessness” and its emphasis on alcoholism as a defining disease aren’t for everyone. Naysayers point to a 2006 finding by the nonprofit Cochrane Collaboration that states, “No experimental studies unequivocally demonstrated the effectiveness of AA or 12-step approaches for reducing alcohol dependence or problems.” Such concerns have prompted some alternative recovery fellowships, including Moderation Management (Moderation.org), which helps people that want to drink less; and Smart Recovery (SmartRecovery.org), which supports an ethos of self-empowerment via cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional changes and group discussions. Other programs focus on renewing the soul by applying metaphysical practices to the traditional 12 steps. “The conventional 12 steps talk about a higher power outside of you,” says Ester Nicholson, a singer, author and addictions counselor. In her book Soul Recovery: 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, she describes a descent into crack cocaine addiction beginning in her teens, and the long climb out of it. At first, she says, the 12 steps helped her break free of what she calls the “spiritual malady, mental obsession and physical allergy,” that is addiction. continued page 36... 34

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Integrating Holistic Alternatives In Treating Addictions by Kathie Schofield

ddictions come in many forms, but the underlying mechanism is the same faulty brain problem for all of them. During the 'decade of the brain,' much was learned about the brain, including how addictions form and why they are so hard to beat. This knowledge about the brain has helped improve the treatment available to treat addictions. There has also been a burst of new discovery in energy work, as east meets west, in the fusion of Buddhism, acupuncture, yoga, Reiki and western medicine. This has created many more options that weren’t available until recently. Paying attention to the whole self is what is important, The mind-body therapies and energy psychology take healing to a new level. Neurofeedback provides information to the brain, helping it to see options, be more flexible and use operant conditioning to reward the firing patterns that are best for recovery. While I offer traditional psychotherapy to clients, I also provide neurofeedback. There are literally thousands of articles, published in professional peer reviewed journals, showing the efficacy of neurofeedback in treating mental health conditions. Reiki, a Japanese energy healing technique, can also help balance a person’s energy field. And in some cases I might also use flower essences or NADA (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) auricular acupuncture for addiction withdrawal. In one example of using holistic alternatives, blended with traditional approaches, I work with a person who had multiple substance abuse problems and who was also addicted to problematic sexual behavior. To begin with, we used a combination of techniques to give him his best chance of getting sober. Our first visit www.NAeastMichigan.com

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But after a decade of being clean, followed by a near-relapse, she discovered meditation and other spiritual practices. “I realized that this higher power can restore me to sanity, but the higher power is actually within me. I found this wonderful bridge between the 12 steps and universal spiritual principals, and it is rocking my world.” Patti Lacey, 54, an Essel client, likewise found lasting sobriety by extending her toolbox, learning to focus not only on past pain, but on bringing forth her best self. According to the International Coach Federation, which reports an uptick in interest in recovery coaching, a coach helps to establish individual goals and map a journey to success.

Two years into recovery, Lacey still takes her supplements daily, rises at dawn to meditate, attends 12-step meetings and is part of a nondenominational church community. She also regularly meets with her coach to report progress and update goals, including getting a handle on her finances, a frequent casualty of addiction. “Everybody’s journey is different,” Lacey confirms. “What I needed was someone to tell me exactly what to do in the beginning, and then be around to hold me accountable. That changed everything.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Ear acupuncture: Since 1974, addiction specialists have used an ear acupuncture needling protocol to ease cravings, decrease anxiety and improve sleep during withdrawal. Numerous published studies in The Lancet, the Archives of Internal Medicine and others support its efficacy. More than 1,000 U.S. programs now use it, according to the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (AcuDetox.com). Neurofeedback: Also known as EEG biofeedback, this technique uses electroencephalography sensors attached to the head to enable someone to observe their own brain wave activity on a computer and learn to intentionally alter it via visualization and relaxation techniques (isnr.net). Aromatherapy: Life coach David Essel recommends three aromatherapy oils to clients in recovery: lavender, a relaxant; lemon grass, for energy; and frankincense, a mood-balancer. Ibogaine: This psychoactive brew derived from the West African shrub Tabernanthe iboga has been

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used ceremonially for centuries. In the 1960s, an opioid addict accidentally discovered that after experiencing an intense, four-to-eight-hour dreamlike “trip”, his cravings for heroin ceased. Deborah Mash, Ph.D., a professor of neurology and molecular and cellular pharmacology at the University of Miami, traveled to Amsterdam in the early 1990s to see if there was any truth to such cases. “I saw a man that was on heroin and cocaine and addicted to benzodiazepines undergo detox with no withdrawal signs, and in 36 hours look like a new person,” she recalls. She has been studying it ever since. The drug is believed to serve as an addiction interrupter, acting on opioid receptors in the brain to quell withdrawal symptoms. Some describe it as “resetting the brain” to a pre-addicted state. Ibogaine is illegal in the U.S. Some offshore clinics are providing it, but Mash warns that some are unscrupulous, so buyer beware. (ClearSkyIbogaine.com offers medically supervised Ibogaine therapy in Cancun, Mexico).

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students can learn how to integrate both worlds by blending physicality with stillness and expression through action. Let go of ego, find mental clarity and access the present moment. Jirōkichi Yamada, a master of Japanese kenjutsu, said, “The way of the sword and the way of Zen are identical, for they have the same purpose; that of killing the ego.” The focus of all true martial arts is the process, not the outcome. Whatever the style of execution, preparatory practice and meditative application, they all require the discipline of being purely present. Gaining such clarity requires grappling more with ego than with opponents; the real battle of a martial artist is waged within. Bruce Lee, the film star who revolutionized Western awareness of martial arts and founded jeet kune do, realized that martial arts’ transcendent philosophy gives us many lessons to draw upon. He suggested, “Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object and you shall find a way around or through it. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves.” Eric Stevens has been a fitness professional and martial arts coach for 15 years. He writes about related topics from Denver, Colorado. Connect at EricChristopherStevens@gmail.com.

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ats live longer these days, due to improved food, regular veterinary care and indoor living, but there’s another aspect of health to consider. To thrive, cats need mental and physical stimulation, which outdoor adventures naturally deliver. “Leash walking’s a great way for cats to get fresh air, exercise and explore,” says Utica, New York, Veterinarian Debra M. Eldredge, author of Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook. Kitty’s senses are activated in such expanded horizons. For trips outside the yard, Eldredge advises, “Choose your places and times; you don’t want to mingle with joggers and skateboarders.” Cats have definite preferences. “Jagger walks around the block with my husband, Rob,” says Anna Easteden, an actress in Los Angeles. Jagger has no problems with dogs he meets, but not all cats are so tolerant. “Star walks only in the yard, companioned by Fuzzy and Boots.” All four are microchipped in case of an escape. Carrie Aulenbacher, of Erie, Pennsylvania, author of The Early Bird Café, first got her cat Daisy used to a harness indoors before venturing outside. “Now he runs to the door and meows to go out,” she says. Daisy’s been hiking for 10 years. View some of his adventures at Tinyurl.com/DaisyTheHikingCat. Boston insurance underwriting assistant, cat blogger and artist Koshka Koh routinely walks her Abyssinian therapy cat, Jake. “We can’t hurry. People ask questions and want to pet him. They say, ‘I wish my cat could do that.’”

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pet-Friendly Expo - 3-10pm. Also Sat 6/27 & Sun 6/28. 4th Annual World of One Body Mind Spirit Expo. Health and Wellness practitioners, body works, art and much more. Pets welcome to attend. Daily passes $8. Birch Run Expo Center, 11600 N Beyer Rd, BIRCH RuN. Info: 877-296-2746. See ad page 55.

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Best Buddy Dog Rescue - 12-4pm. 2nd & 4th Sundays. Pet Supplies Plus, 8020 Cooley Lake Rd, WHITE LAkE. 248-360-1400. Devoted Friends Animal Society - 11am-5pm. 4th Sunday monthly. Pet Supplies Plus, 22 N Ortonville Rd, ORTONVILLE. 248-627-7900.

Cat's Cradle Adoptions - 12-4pm. 1st & 3rd Sundays. Pet Supplies Plus, 41660 W. 10 Mile Rd, NOVI. 248-380-0007.

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Raw Meals Cooking Class - 7pm. Better Health presents free cooking classes on raw meals and the benefits of raw food. Presented by Michael Dywer, certified raw food instructor who has been teaching raw food classes for over nine years. Learn to prepare and sample a completely raw meal including a walnut pate', scrumptious raw falafels and mouth-watering, guilt-free fudge balls. Better Health NOVI, 42875 Grand River Ave. RSVP: 248735-8100. See ad page 47.

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Mike Cohen kirtan + Band - 8-10pm. Join our PreBhaktiFest Midwest Weekend Event. (1 of 3 events) Kirtan and music to lift your spirit and open your heart. Enter raffle to win free ticket to BhaktiFest Midwest. Pre-register online. $20. House Of Yoga, 2965 W 12 Mile Rd, BERkLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

A Night of Yoga Nidra - 5:45-7:15pm. A powerful form of meditation done lying on your back in Shavasana (final relaxation pose), induces deep relaxation physically, mentally & emotionally. 1 hour of Yoga Nidra = four hours of sleep. $15. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

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Jivamukti Yoga with Live Music - 7-8:30pm. Abby guides you through a Jivamukti Yoga class by candle light with live music of Dave and Tom (Vishnu Blue) and Mike Cohen. (event 3 of 3 of our BhaktiFest Weekend event). Space limited. Pre-register $20. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

complaints that integrative medicine practitioners treat. The underlying causes of these symptoms are varied, but almost always involve dysfunction of the thyroid and adrenal glands. Learn more about these two pivotal glands, and how to find out if yours are functioning optimally. FREE. Waller Wellness Center, 1854 W Auburn, Ste 400, ROCHESTER HILLS. RSVP: 248-844-1414. See ad page 21.

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From Jerk Chicken in Jamaica to Peanut Satay Shrimp in Indonesia, we’ll sample the world’s most popular street foods. Our culinary destinations also include Koshary in Egypt (based on spiced rice and lentils), Roasted Elote in Mexico (a kind of roasted corn with all the fixings), and Chana Masala in Pakistan (“chana” means chickpea). All dishes are gluten-free. Class Fee: $32 plus $8 materials fee.

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friDaY, June 5

IpA Tap Takeover - 6 – 8pm. Join us for a hop head’s dream come true as we fill our taps with a variety of IPA styles. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS 248-371-1400. See ad page 33.

SaTurDaY, June 6

Insomnia and the Solution - Noon. Sleep

Cardovascular Test Workshop - 10am. With Dr. Megan Strauchman, D.O. Topics will include the advantages of this test, insurance coverage for the test, and why this test could literally save your life, even if your your heart has been given a clean bill of health. Wingate Inn, GRAND BLANC. Info: 810-694-3576.

Lyme Disease Worship - 1pm. Back by popular demand, with Dr. Mark Morningstar. Updated for 2015 with new research & info. LApEER Public Library, 921 Nepessing St. Info/RSVP: Rebekah 810-660-8585. See ad page 31.

TueSDaY, June 2

VegMI presents: Vegan 101 Cooking Class – 7pm. Join VegMichigan for this monthly event, which will include a cooking demonstration and samples. Long-time VegMichigan members will discuss how easy it can be to transform a standard meal to a delicious, vegan option. FREE. Registration is required at our Customer Service desk. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS, 248371-1400. See ad page 33.

WeDneSDaY, June 3

Fatigue, Adrenals, Thyroid & Brain Fog - 7pm. Fatigue and “Brain Fog” are the two most common

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Deprivation Health lecture presented by: Dr. Pavel Bence, DC, CCWP. This lecture is about health topics centered around lack of sleep and this increasing epidemic in the U.S. Topics include the contradictory issue sleep walking as a SEVERE side effect of sleeping pills reported by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. RSVP 248-7358100. See ad page 47.

Unity of Lake Orion 7th Annual Holistic Fair 10am-4pm. Vendors will be here the entire day with information and products that can help you make positive changes in your life. The festival offers many vendors with unique items & talents, offering an uplifting and positive environment. FREE admission. Unity of Lake Orion, 3070 Baldwin Rd, LAkE ORION. Info: 248-701-8255. Men Who Hate Going to the Doctor...and Ladies Who Want to keep Their Men Healthy - Noon. Presented by Nicole Bittner. Heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes and lung disease are the top killers of men and are all PREVENTABLE! What if you had a simple formula to follow? Would you take a few minutes a day to be healthier? FREE. Better Health, 14105 Hall Rd, SHELBY TWp. RSVP: 586-884-6160. See ad page 47.

Aging Without Side Effects: Harnessing Your Hormones Naturally - Noon. Presented by: Aaron Wallace. Do you experience reduced libido, insomnia, night sweats, hot flashes or unexplained weight gain? Too many people believe that hormonal issues are an inevitable part of aging. Learn the many different causes of the side effects of aging and how you can naturally reduce or eliminate these issues caused by hormonal imbalances. FREE. Better Health Market, 2043 S. Telegraph, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. RSVP: 248-334-9500. See ad page 47.

SunDaY, June 7

Huron Meadows Metropark Annual paddle 10am-1pm. Sierra Club Crossroad Group Zukey Lake paddle. Meet at the boat launch parking lot in Huron Meadows Metropark to embark on a scenic two-hour trip down the Huron River past Ore Lake, through Strawberry Lake, to Zukey Lake. Some paddling experience required. Bring your own canoe or kayak, or coordinate sharing a boat. FREE, but requires annual or daily Metropark pass. Optional lunch at the Zukey Lake Tavern at your own expense. Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, BRIGHTON. RSVP/Info: John Wilson 734-355-3822.

MOnDaY, June 8

Relaxation for Comfortable Childbirth - 7pm. Join Janice Weaver of Peaceful Birthing to discover the benefits of HypnoBirthing®, a beautiful and easy to learn method which combines relaxation, breathing and visualization techniques to ease pain and empower women to release fear and build confidence, whether birthing at home or a hospital setting. FREE. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS 248-371-1400. See ad page 33.

WeDneSDaY, June 10

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. Vitamin Shoppe, TROY. FREE. Call 248-879-1900 to register.

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SaTurDaY, June 13

Celebrate What Makes Michigan Great - 12-3pm. We’re thrilled to have summer finally here and we’re celebrating with a taste fair dedicated to our LOCAL producers! Join us from 12-3 and meet some of our fabulous Michigan producers, sample their unique products and help us spread some Michigan LOVE!! Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, TROY. Info: Dawn 248-649-9600. See ad page 33. Insomnia and the Soluton - 11am. Sleep Deprivation Health lecture presented by: Dr. Pavel Bence, DC, CCWP. See description Sat. 6/6 listing above. FREE. Better Health Store, 2053 S Telegraph, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. RSVP 248334-9500. See ad page 47. Quirky Quinoa - Noon. Presented by: MacroVal. The whole grain quinoa is high in fiber, protein and gluten free. Come learn all about the healing properties of quinoa and how to properly season it, to make delicious dishes. Menu: Quinoa Cucumber Salad, Quinoa Salad with a Lemon Twist. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. RSVP: 248-735-8100. See ad page 47.

Your Most Important Asset -Noon. Presented by: Dr. Franklin Norton, D.C. Dr. Norton's talk will be focusing on what health really is, how to live a quality life and save avoiding sick medical debt, the #1 cause of bankruptcy. FREE. Better Health, 14105 Hall Rd, SHELBY TWp. RSVP: 586-884-6160. See ad page 47.

Nerium Regional Market Event - 10-11am. Curious to learn more about the fastest growing company in direct sales history? Join us for this FREE event to learn what all the buzz is about. LaSala Event Center, 6840 Rochester Rd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Rosa Engelman, Nerium International 586-255-8665. See ad page 16.

SunDaY, June 14

kensington Metropark Hike - 1pm. Meet with knowledgeable guides from the Sierra Club Crossroads Group at the Nature Center for a twomile hike around Wildwing Lake to identify trees and wildflowers; or take a faster-paced hike of 4.5 miles on additional trails. Outing is free but requires an annual or daily Metropark pass. Kensington Rd just north of I-96, BRIGHTON. RSVP/Info: John Wilson at 734-355-3822.

MOnDaY, June 15

plant Based 101 Tours - 11am. Our Whole Foods Market stores are teaming up with the Plant Based Nutrition Support Group, PBNSG for monthly

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tours. On the 3rd Monday of every month at 11am, excluding holidays our stores will conduct tours; to receive your FREE tote bag and register please contact your local Whole Foods Market Oakland County store for info: ROCHESTER HILLS 248-371-1400, TROY 248-649-9600, WEST BLOOMFIELD 248-538-4600. See ad page 33.

WeDneSDaY, June 17

Digestion Issues?-Nothing Working? - 78:15pm Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist will discuss hidden causes of… Acid Reflux, Crohn’s, Gas, Bloating, Diarrhea. Don’t let digestive problems rule your life. Attend this seminar and learn drugless solutions. Whole Foods, ROCHESTER HILLS. FREE. Call 248-879-1900 to register.

Raw Food & Wheatgrass Tasting - 6-8pm. Stop by and visit vegan & raw food chef Deb Klungle of Nourished Body to sample a simple, delicious, nutritious dish that you can easily make to enjoy at home; and talk with Anca Iordachianu of Wheatgrass and Sprouts & try her sweet wheatgrass juice. Learn about the amazing benefits of drinking wheatgrass juice & how she healed herself from cancer through green juicing & a raw food diet. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, TROY. Info: Dawn 248-649-9600. See ad page 33.

THurSDaY, June 18

Naturopath 101 – 7pm. Join us the third Thursday of every month for an invigorating discussion on natural modalities with a focus on strengthening the body. Each month will cover new, exciting topics such as digestive health, herbal remedies, homeopathy etc. Led by Kelly Hamlin, student at The Naturopathic Institute. FREE. RSVP as class size is limited. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS 248-371-1400. See ad page 33.

Ladies Night - 6-9pm. Ladies Night out at Running Lab. Free foot and chair massages as well as food and drinks. Brooks will be on hand with their moving comfort line. Stop by for your chance to win great raffle prizes. FREE. Running Lab, 328 W Main St., BRIGHTON. Renee Ratliff 810-225-9123. Is porn Addiction Destroying your Relationship? - 1-4pm. Come to a FREE lecture to learn about sex addiction, how to overcome it and rebuild the relationship based on recovery principles. Integrated Counseling Services, 2265 Livernois Ste 260, TROY. RSVP: 248-950-9105. See ad page 33.

friDaY, June 19

Summer Solstice 108 Sun Salutations - 7:309:30pm. Honor the season as well as to celebrate our accomplishments of the previous season & to offer ourselves to all the possibilities of the new season upon us. Come for 1 or all 108, all levels welcomed! FREE. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 54.

Springfield Township Nature Series - 7-9pm. Bats: Led by Springfield Township resident and bat enthusiast Michelle Maust. Program includes an interactive nature talk, hands on learning and an outdoor hike. Residents: $5/ea, Non: $7/ea. All ages welcome, under 16 accompanied by adult. Shiawassee Basin Preserve Pavilion (DAVISBuRG Rd. entrance). Info: 248-846-6558.

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SaTurDaY, June 20

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Father’s Day Omelets for Dad - 9-10:30am. Celebrate with a tasty FREE omelet from Whole Foods Market in Troy. Each Dad can request a FREE 2 egg omelet, made to order with choice of ingredients, from 9-10:30 am only. VEGAN options available upon request. Happy Father’s Day from Whole Foods Market TROY. 2880 West Maple. Info: Dawn 248-649-9600. See ad page 33.

Insomnia and the Soluton - Noon. Sleep Deprivation Health lecture presented by: Dr. Pavel Bence, DC, CCWP. See description Sat. 6/6 listing above. FREE. Better Health, 14105 Hall Rd, SHELBY TWp. RSVP 586-884-6160. See ad page 47. Walk MS at Rochester Municipal park Registration 9-10:00am, ceremony 9:45am, walk starts 10am. There are over 18,000 people in Michigan living with MS. Join the National MS Society for the 2015 Walk MS at Rochester Municipal Park in Rochester. Look for some pre and post fuel for the walk from Whole Foods Market. Paint Creek Trail, ROCHESTER. Info: Whole Foods Troy. 248-649-9600. See ad page 33.

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Run for the Ribbon 5k Run/Walk - Registration and packet pickup begins at 6:30am. 5k Run/Walk begins at 8:00am. Every three minutes an American man finds out he has prostate cancer. Whole Foods Market in Troy is supporting MIU Men's Health Foundation's Run for the Ribbon 5k Run/Walk to promote the awareness of prostate cancer, along with other men's health related issues. The Detroit Zoo, 8450 West 10 Mile Road, ROYAL OAk.

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HypnoBirthing Childbirth Education - 6:30-9pm. A birth class for understanding the birthing body, eliminating fear, reducing discomfort, gaining confidence, and achieving calm for mom, labor companion, and baby, during pregnancy, labor, and beyond. FREE. Birthing By Calm HypnoBirthing, 11111 Hall Road, STERLING HEIGHTS. Tiffany Timmins 248-506-8971.

TueSDaY, June 23

Get Financially Fit - 8-9:30pm. Just as with becoming physically or mentally fit, becoming financially fit requires 2 things: knowing what to do & taking the necessary action to do it. Come learn some true financial principles. FREE. Cedar Glen Golf Club, NEW BALTIMORE, Life Leadership Alice Goodall 586-646-0066. See ad page 53. Wine and Cheese Nights - 6-7:30pm. Stop by our cheese island and learn the ease of preparing simple fabulous summer meals with fresh mozzarella, goat and brie cheeses. Chat with our Cheese Mongers, sample the perfect wines to pair with these versatile cheeses and, create the perfect summer dishes right at home. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, TROY. Info: Dawn 248-649-9600. See ad page 33. Cheese Nights - 6-7:30pm. Taste and learn with our Cheese Experts at this monthly event, presented by our Specialty Department. FREE. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS, 248-371-1400. See ad page 33.

Free Health/Financial Seminar at Ike's6:30pm. Dr. Pavel Bence, speaks about avoiding

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THurSDaY June 25

Vitamix Demonstration - 11am-7pm thru Mon. 6/29. Whole Foods Market in Troy welcomes back the one and only Vitamix in store. Stop by the demonstration booth any time during the five day event to see the Vitamix in action. FREE. Any Vitamix purchased during this event will include 7-year warranty, recipe book, filtration bag. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, TROY. Info: Dawn 248-649-9600. See ad page 33.

friDaY, June 26

4th Annual World of One Expo - 3-10pm. Also Sat 6/27 & Sun 6/28. Body Mind Spirit Expo. Health and Wellness practitioners, body works, art exhibitors and much more. Daily passes $8. Birch Run Expo Center, 11600 N Beyer Rd, BIRCH RuN. Info: 877-296-2746. See ad page 55.

SaTurDaY, June 27

Summer Healthy Eating on the Go - 12-3pm. Stop into Whole Foods Market in Troy and learn ways to keep it simple, stay fit and savor every last minute of the summer. We’ll have some special guest life coaches in store to share their secrets, active demos from VITAMIX and special sales on protein powders. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, TROY. Info: Dawn 248-649-9600. See ad page 33.

Aging Without Side Effects: Harnessing Your Hormones Naturally - Noon. Presented by: Aaron Wallace. See description on Sat. 6/6 listing above. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. RSVP: 248-735-8100. See ad page 47. Aging Without Side Effects: Harnessing Your Hormones Naturally - Noon. Presented by: Brian McKay. Do you experience reduced libido, insomnia, night sweats, hot flashes or unexplained weight gain? Too many people believe that hormonal issues are an inevitable part of aging. We will reveal the many different causes of the side effects of aging and how you can naturally reduce or eliminate these issues caused by hormonal imbalances. FREE. Better Health, 14105 Hall Rd, SHELBY TWp. RSVP: 586-884-6160. See ad page 47.

TueSDaY, June 30

Financial Fitness program - 8-9:30pm. Just as with becoming physically or mentally fit, becoming financially fit requires 2 things: knowing what to do & taking the necessary action to do it. Come learn some true financial principles. FREE. Cedar Glen Golf Club, NEW BALTIMORE. Alice Goodall 586-646-0066. See ad page 53.

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Health & Wellness Event 4 Charities - 10am-4pm. Please come visit our 40 vendors and learn how to be more healthy and wealthy. 5 Minute demos from some products. Free Massages BP Checks and a lot more. Come support some wonderful local charities. Donation. Shelby Gardens Banquet Center, 50265 Van Dyke, SHELBY TOWNSHIp. Lynn Karnes 586-604-6907.

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Free Yoga In the Park - 12-1pm. Through Sept 27 in downtown New Baltimore. Bring your mat, blanket,water & sunscreen. Everyone welcome. FREE. Santohsa Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515. MaMaTone Class Series - 3-4:30pm. 10 class series. Dance your baby out using rhythm, dance, sound and visualization! $18/class-full series, $20/ class-5 class, $25/single class. $18-25. Journey to Health, 34770 Dequindre Rd, STERLING HEIGHTS. Gloria Cunningham 248-821-2569. See ad page 10.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, overweight,, undereating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. FREE. Royal Oak Church of Christ, 115 S Campbell Road, Royal Oak, Contact Grace 586-808-2148. 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 19.

Ashtanga Short Form - 7:30-8:30pm. A system of yoga transmitted to the modern world by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, which involves synchronizing the breath with a progressive postures. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

YIN with Lynne - 8-9am. Yin yoga is amazing. It gently opens your hips, low back and sacrum and leaves you feeling relaxed and focused. $15. passes available. Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills. 248-520-1011. See ad page 46.

Hypnotherapy with Cheryl Beshada, C.M.Ht. 9:30am-7pm by appt. Also Wedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 17.

La Leche League of Lake Orion - 10am. Daytime Series meeting: 3rd Monday. FREE. Christ the Redeemer Church, 2700 Waldon Rd, Lake Orion. Tawnya 586-604-4074.

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

Therapeutic Yoga - 11am-12pm. Accessible for all bodies. Lubricate all joints, build strength in core, stretch major muscles. Breath work + deep relaxation. $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. Concerns? Call Abby. 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

Free Veterans Yoga - 1-2:30pm. Trauma-sensitive yoga class designed for veterans and family members of our active military. Balance and calm the nervous system through mindfulness, breath work, yoga poses, meditation, awareness and acceptance. FREE. Karma Yoga West Bloomfield, 6710 Orchard Lake Road, WEST BLOOMFIELD. Susann Spilkin 248-862-2015. Aqua Boot Camp - 5:30pm-6:15pm. It's all the high intensity of a boot camp workout, only in the water! $15. Sola Life & Fitness, 1555 East South Blvd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Marko 248-267-5674.

We Survived Cancer...Now What? - 2nd Mondays, 6-7pm. Gretchen Fleischmann, Nurse Practitioner and breast cancer survivor discusses what causes cancer, protecting the body during treatment, detoxification, prevention/healthy lifestyle, gut health, environmental risks and support. FREE. Rebekah's Health & Nutrition Source, 588 S Main, Lapeer. 810-660-8585.

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. Vinyasa Yoga Class - 6:15-7:15pm. "Vinyasa is the marriage of breath & movement." David Swenson. Learn to move and breath in unison. The results are a peaceful mind & a relaxed body. $15. Namaste Yoga, 309 Troy Street, ROYAL OAK. 248-5201011. See ad page 19. Ashtanga Yoga w/Swami D - 6:30-7:30pm. Join Dave for an authentic practice of Ashtanga Yoga, short form primary series. Discover your physical and spiritual strength. Bring a towel. $14.. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

Tai Chuan Chuan, The Basics - 6:30-8pm. Beginning Tai Chi Chuan class. Come see if Tai Chi Chuan is something you would like to try. $20. Orchid Leaf Energy Arts, 2290 E. Hill Rd, GRAND BLANC. Dawn Fleetwood 810-235-9864. See ad page 52. Weight Management/TLS - 7-8pm. One FREE Introductory Evening. Transitions Lifestyle Solutions. This is NOT a diet. There are 'Five Solutions' to Weight Management. 12 week program. FREE. Center for the Healing Arts, 38245 Mound Rd. Bldg E, STERLING HEIGHTS. Diane Simmons 586268-5444. See ad page 50.

Senior Stretch & Tone - 8-9am. Also Thur same time. Taught by Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $4/Class with 10-class card, $5/class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad page 36.

Barrobics - 9-10am. Also Tue & Thurs same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $6/Class with 10-class card, $8/class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810667-2101. See ad page 36. 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 17.

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. DIY Nature Art for Kids - 4-5pm. 3rd Tues. thru Sept. Ages 12 and under. Make your very own nature artwork. All pieces needed to create your original design will be supplied by Springfield Township Parks and Recreation or Mother Nature. A short trek through the park may be necessary to find your supplies. Rain, snow or shine. Residents: $2/Non: $3. RSVP. Shiawassee Basin Preserve Pavilion. 248846-6558 (Davisburg Rd. Entrance). Yoga - 420 with Lynne- 6-7pm. This all levels yoga class is a mix of Yin and Yang, with hip openers, standing & balancing postures, ending with deep relaxation. Chill environment. $10. Law Firm, 2930 E. Jefferson Ave, DETROIT. 248-520-1011. See ad page 46.

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.

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all spiritual warriors! This physically and mentally challenging vinyasa class leaves nothing untouched. Asana, pranayama and meditation. $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERkLEY. 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.

Breastfeeding Info/Support - La Leche League Drop in - 7-8pm. 2nd Tuesdays. Informal topics will vary each month. FREE. Journey to Health, 34770 Dequindre Rd, STERLING HEIGHTS. Ginny 586-940-1634. See ad page 19. Young Living Essential Oils - 7-8:30pm. First Tuesday of every month: Essential Oils & supplements that may work for you. Zyto scans by appointment. For Topics or changes see ylmiclasses. co Donation $5. Pamela's Salon, 60460 Mt. Vernon, ROCHESTER. Pamela Visser 248-931-2710. See ad page 52. YIN with Lynne - 7:45-8:45pm. Yin yoga is amazing. It gently opens your hips, low back and sacrum and leaves you feeling relaxed and focused. Upcoming trainings at our website. $15 passes available. Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. 248-520-1011 See ad page 46. 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.

Vinyasa w/Michael Duerr - 6-7am. $15. Namaste Yoga 309 S. Troy St, ROYAL OAK. Linda K. Makowski 248-752-3431. See ad page 19. Slow Flow Yoga - 9:15-10:15am. Enjoy the friendly environment of Balance Yoga Therapy. Join Lynne Baum for a nice slow flow yoga class including alignment, breath and a little heat. $15. Balance Yoga Therapy, 758 Wing St, PLYMOUTH. 248520-1011. See ad page 46. Farmers' Market/Crafts - 9am-3pm. 5/20-10/14 Local produce,eggs,MI syrup & honey,baked

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YIN with Lynne - 10:30-11:30am. Yin yoga is amazing. It gently opens your hips, low back and sacrum and leaves you feeling relaxed and focused. Upcoming trainings- on our website. $15. Balance Yoga Therapy, 758 Wing St, pLYMOuTH. 248520-1011. See ad page 46.

Aqua Gental Joints - 12:15-1pm. Water-based class focusing on slow, gentle, range of motion exercises for all joints in a therapeutic pool! $15. Sola Life & Fitness, 1555 East South Blvd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Marko 248-267-5674. Chair Yoga - 1-2pm. A yoga style that adapts yoga positions and poses through creative use of a chair, which replaces the yoga mat & becomes an extension of the body. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 54.

House Vinyasa with Swami D - 6:30-7:30pm. Radically traditional. Based on the principles of Ashtanga Yoga. Discover your power and strength as you dive into the deep waters of inner equanimity $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54. Barrobics - 6:30-7:30m. Also Fri same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $6/Class with 10-class card, $8/class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LApEER. 810667-2101. See ad page 36. Yin Yoga - 8:15pm-9:15pm. Yin Yoga targets the connective tissues, ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that aren't normally stretched, great for runners. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD MI. Theresa May 586949-5515. See ad page 54. Whole Foods Market Troy Whole kids Club - All day. Stop by our customer service desk TODAY and get your FREE Whole Kids Club membership card. On Wednesdays kids present cards at our customer service desk for a FREE treat and get their card punched. Once the card reaches 10 punches kids can turn in their card for a special prize. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, TROY. Info: Dawn 248-649-9600. See ad page 33.

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Barrobics - 9-10am. Also Mon & Tue same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $6/Class with 10-class card, $8/class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LApEER. 810667-2101. See ad page 36.

Fifty plus Active Adults - 11:30am-1pm. Lunch: noon. 50+. Fun and friendly. Activities such as weekly lunches, guest speakers, musical performances, field trips, holiday parties, movies, bingo, games and more! $8/person or $14/couple. Lunch $5. Non-members welcome. Hart Community Center, DAVISBuRG. Info: Sarah, 248-846-6558. 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 36. Ashtanga Mix - 6-7pm. A short-form of the energetic Ashtanga practice, beginning with Sun Salutations to warm up and then mixing it up. First week free at Strongheart. $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54. Alzheimer’s Association Support Group - 6:308pm. 4th Thur. Open to public, FREE and 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 810-732-8500. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous – 6pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, overweight, undereating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. FREE. Saint John Health System, Oakland Hospital, 27351 Dequindre Rd, MADISON HEIGHTS. Contact Grace 586-808-2148. pregnancy/parenting Enrichment - 7-8pm. Doulas from all over Michigan discuss a wide range of exciting topics about pregnancy and parenting. Call to find out more about the weekly topics. FREE. Journey to Health, LLC, 34770 Dequindre Rd, STERLING HEIGHTS. Margaret 313-673-6342. See ad page 10. La Leche League of Lake Orion - 7:30 pm. Eve-

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ning 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. Jivamukti Yoga (light) - 6:30-7:30pm. For those seeking something more! Get into what is real, your changeless reality within. A flowing, challenging and playful practice to bring you back $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54. YIN with Lynne - 8:15-9:15pm. Yin yoga is amazing. It gently opens your hips, low back and sacrum and leaves you feeling relaxed and focused. Upcoming trainings at our website. $15. Shine On Yoga, 22751 Woodward Ave, FERNDALE. 248520-1011. See ad page 46.

Morning Ashtanga Yoga - 6:30-7:30am. Join Abby for a led class (short form) of Primary Series Ashtanga. All traditional aspects from opening invocation, bandhas, dristi, Ujayyi. Go inward. $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54. Friday Night Brews - 5-7pm in June. Join Justin our illustrious beer buyer in our Specialty department as he features FREE samples of NEW and unique beers for every palate! Try before you buy. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, Troy. Info: Dawn 248-649-9600. See ad page 33.

Restorative Yoga - 5:30-7pm. We work very hard in our lives, & while we may sleep, we rarely take time to rest. Restorative yoga poses help us learn to relax and rest deeply. $13. Santohsa Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586949-5515. See ad page 54.

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. Barrobics - 6:30-7:30pm. Also Wed same time. Janet Wassmann, ITA Certified Black Belt. 14 years' experience. $6/Class with 10-class card, $8/ class drop-in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad page 36.

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.

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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 17.

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.

Kids Yoga - 11:15am-Noon. Kids yoga enhances their flexibility, strength, coordination, & body awareness. In addition, their concentration & sense of calmness and relaxation. $9. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54. Chair Yoga - 12-12:45pm. Yoga has proven benefits for MS, COPD, healing from injuries and aging. And you can enjoy the benefits seated or chair-supported. Yoga for Everybody. $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248563-8615. See ad page 54.

Wine Sampling Featuring FUN Summer Wines - 2-4pm in June. Break up the Saturday shopping routine and join us in the wine department for some complimentary wine tastings. New wines each week. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, Troy. Info: Dawn 248-649-9600. See ad page 33.

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Clarissa Dawn Guest, RN, Dipl. Ac 2359 W. Shiawassee, Suite E, Fenton 810-750-2004 Transform your health with Acupuncture. Start feeling better today. Specializing in insomnia, depression, pain management, infertility, painful periods, menopause, headaches and migraines. Also offering Nutrienergetics™ and Neuromodulation Technique™.

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

State of Michigan Registered, NCCAOM Certified. Former MD in China served North American people for over 28 years' with acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Specializing in various pains and intestinal problems. See ad page 24.

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 41.

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The Downing Clinic • 248-625-6677 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston TheDowningClinic.com Jing Fei Huang is a certified Acupuncturist (CAC) & a c e r t i f i e d Tr a d i t i o n a l Chinese Medicine specialist (OMD). She has been with the Downing Clinic since 1999 and has helped many people with a variety of c o n d i t i o n s . We d , appointments available. See ads pg 13 & 15.

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Karen DeBruyn, PT, MSTOM, Dipl.OM, R.Ac Henry Buchtel, MMed (China)Dipl.Ac, R.Ac 8308 Office Park Drive, Ste 2 Grand Blanc, 810-694-3500 Providing acupuncture and herbal medicine to optimize your health and wellness. Specializing in pain management, sports injuries, women's health, immune support, insomnia, and stress management.

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Rhonda Sousley, Ph.D • 248-844-1414 1854 W. Auburn, Ste 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com Rhonda has a PhD in Chinese Medicine and is an experienced infertility specialist with over 13 years in practice. She uses both Laser & Traditional acupuncture; making her treatments comfortable for children & adults alike! Smoking cessation, chronic & acute pain, migraines, stress & anxiety - are all treated successfully. Immediate appointments available. See ad page 21.

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Troy Farwell, MS HHP. R e g i s t e r e d Ay u r v e d i c Practitioner and Herbalist with over 10 years of holistic wellness counseling. Specializing in digestive, stress, sleep issues along with the popular rejuvenation program.

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Karen Moffitt, Independent Consultant 810-869-5190 DaisyBlueNaturals.com/KarenMoffitt 100% Natural Products. No parabens, phthalates, silicones or sulfates. Lotions, soaps, make-up, deodorant, lip balms, cleansers, skin rejuvenation and healing. Have a Spa Party or buy direct. Business opportunities available.

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 problems, headaches, fatigue and Candida.

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Get relief today from seasonal, chemical and skin a l l e rg i e s ; m i g r a i n e s ; digestive issues; hormonal imbalances; chronic pains and more. Specializing in NAET which is a safe, effective, customized holistic treatment approach.

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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 29.

chiropractic 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.

Integral Life Center

Dr. Lawrence Bell • 248-266-8035 1460 Walton, Suite 210, Rochester Hills DrLawrenceBell.com Very gentle & advanced techniques (NSA, SRI, Sameta, and nutritional support) personally customized to help the body clear deep stress patterns, improve symptoms, retrain the nervous system, revitalize, & energize.

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Dr. Rachel and Dr. Aaron R. Rice Sterling Heights • 586-264-9470 Journey2HealthChiro.com Full-spectrum chiropractic care helping you reduce stress and improve health with whole food nutrition, gentle chiropractic adjusting, massage therapy, and biofeedback exams. Unique and customized since no two people are the same. See ad page 10.

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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 31.

Synergy Wellness

Dr. Laura Vanloon Birmingham • 248-408-8183 DrVanloon.com 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 12.

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

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

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Kathy Paholsky, PhD 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com • 248-844-1414 Kathy is currently an Associate Professor at Schoolcraft College teaching massage therapy, has a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and over 25 years of experience! Her skilled hands relieve the discomfort of chronic pain, migraines, Fibromyalgia, TMJ, PTSD, anxiety disorders, chronic fatigue, ADD and much more. When you need relief, you want experienced hands. Call now for an appointment. See ad page 21.

wills family chiropractic 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 16.

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 16.

Colonics/Detoxification Total health colon care 38245 Mound Rd, Bldg E Sterling Heights • 586-268-5444 TotalHealthColonCare.com

Colon Hydrotherapy is not intended to be a cure-all but colonics are a valuable procedure for treating intestinal malfunctions which could result in many illness. Inside the Center for the Healing Arts.

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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 9.

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

Our Family and Cosmetic Dental Practice is committed to practicing dentistry with a biocompatible approach. We perform mercury free/ mercury safe dentistry in a friendly, caring atmosphere for the entire family. See ad page 22.

Regiani Holistic Dental Center Holistic General Dentistry since 1979 10435 Ortonville Rd., Ste B • Clarkston 248-625-5222 • RegianiDental.com

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.

siGNAturE dENtistrY of rocHEstEr Dr. Matthew Wolfe • 248-266-0385 1460 Walton Blvd #205, Rochester Hills SignatureDentistryRochester.com

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Family dentistry including natural colored fillings, bridges, crowns, implants, whitening and bonding. periodontal therapy, TMJ treatment, clear braces, root canals and extractions, emergency dentistry and much more. See ad page

suE sHoHA dds Bio dENtistrY 50 West Big Beaver, Suite 120 Bloomfield Hills • 248-648-3660 BioDentistryMI.com

We provide safe effective biocompatible treatment, using a multifaceted integrative treatment approach that focuses on the individual patient and their unique needs, in a kind compassionate and respectful manner. See ad page 24.

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Dr. Christine Kaczmar 47729 Van Dyke Ave. • Shelby Township 586-685-2222 Founder of "14-Point Digestion Discovery System" Solutions for Diarrhea, IBS, Constipation, Colitis, etc. When the source of stress is known, the treatment becomes obvious. Dr. Christine uses 100% natural digestive formulas to nourish your body back to health. See ad outside back cover.

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Safe, effective options utilizing medical intuition to assess the root cause of disease or dysfunction in the body. Also herbal, homeopathic, JMT and vibropathic remedies. Physician testimonials available. See ad page 19.

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Annette R. Richards, LMSW, AAMET Level 3 Advanced Practitioner 248-334-9214 • AnnetteRichardsEFT.com This experienced EFT Practitioner offers monthly EFT group to Borrow Benefits and individual sessions weekends only to learn EFT for personal use while treating an unwanted problem; affordable fees.

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Karen Malone, Ind. Dist. # 840674 810-938-9099 • YL_KarenZ@yahoo.com KarenMalone.VibrantScents.com Curious why Wise Men brought Frankincense and Myrrh to the Baby Jesus? Why essential oils are mentioned 200 times in the Bible? Call for FREE "Missing Link" CD. (Income opportunities also available). See ad page 25.

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W h o l e F o o d Vi t a m i n s , Minerals, Herbs, Homeopathy. Supplement Savings Card, Organic Groceries, Wheat & Gluten-Free Products, Amish Poultry & Eggs, Fresh Amish Turkeys for the Holidays. Personalized service, knowledgable staff, special orders.

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870 W. Dryden Rd., Metamora 810-678-3131 NaturesBetterWay.my4life.com We are helping "take Transfer Factor to the World." We also carry top quality herbal and nutritional supplements. See ad page 45.

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Rosa Engelman, Ind. Brand Partner 586-255-8665 • RosaEngleman1@gmail.com ABetterSelf.nerium.com Advanced anti-aging based on real science. Guaranteed results for face, body and mind. Find out why Nerium is growing so fast and how our products and opportunity are changing lives. Our mission is simple - make people better. See ad page 16.

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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.

Rain International Independent Distributor 586-727-6302 www.MyRainLife.com/wildwood Go beyond ordinary nutrition with SOUL, a revolutionary new product combining black cumin, black r a s p b e r r y, a n d chardonnay grape seeds. A powerful antiinflammatory supplement in a simple, portable 2 oz shot. See ad page 27.

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healthy lifestyles HOLISTIC WELLBEING

Susan Miller, CBP, CNHP • 248-953-9402 Essential Oil Executive Consultant/Teacher Weight Loss and Pain Programs Help your Body heal Itself with Certified Health Professional - Holistic and ALL Natural Approaches to Heath for Chronic and Acute symptoms including: Pain - Chronic and Acute, Digestive, Headaches, Sleep, Sleep, Attention, Concentration, Brain Fog, Food Issues. The list is practically endless. DETOXIFYING IONIC FOOTBATH.

Pamela Visser, CNHP

248-931-2710 • Rochester Area Young Living EO Dist. #1125514 YoungLiving.org/pvisser C e r t i f i e d R AW F o o d Instructor, Hair restoration for men/women, custom Salon with Aromatherapy, ZYTO Compass Nutritional Assessments, Health Classes, Rain Drop Therapy/Free training. PamelaVisser@att.net Facebook: Pamela Perry Visser. Ezekiel 47:12.

hypnotherapy The Patterson Center 1520 S. Lapeer Rd., Ste 212 Lake Orion • 248-884-7288 www.ThePattersonCenter.com

Licensed Counselor can h e l p w i t h a n x i e t y, depression, guilt, grief, phobias, stress, smoking, weight and more. Seek relief. Call now, become a better you. Proudly serving the area for 10 years.

integrative medicine 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 13 & 15.

Longevity Health Institute Madison Heights • 248-548-3060 Rochester Hills • 248-459-1139 LongevityHealthInstituteInc.com LewerenzMedicalCenter.com

A Functional, Regenerative Holistic Medical Approach. We l l n e s s ; H o r m o n e Replacement Therapy, IV T h e r a p y : Vi t a m i n s , Chelation, Detox, Adrenal (Cortisol) support; HBOT - Hyperbaric O2.

Iridology Orchid Leaf Energy Arts

Dawn Fleetwood MH, CId. 2290 E. Hill, Grand Blanc 810-953-9500 • DawnFleetwood.com

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.

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Natural wellness & Pain relief Centers

Peggy Smith CMT

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 31.

Peggy was trained at Irene’s Myomassology Institute and specializes in deep tissue massage, reflexology, lymphatic massage and Reike. She is also trained in the use of the NES miHealth device which uses pulsed electromagnetic frequencies (PEMF) and frequency specific micro current (FSM) to heal injured tissue, decrease inflammation and reduce pain, often in the first session! Immediate openings available. See ad page 21.

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

Restorative Medicine Center Teresa Birkmeier-Fredal MD Rochester Hills • 248-289-6349 RestorativeMedCenter.com

Our goal is to help people in good health maintain their well being, while assisting those with complex chronic illness to restore well being. Services include IV nutrient therapy, hormone balancing, nutritional counseling, individualized functional medicine evaluations and treatment.

Waller Wellness center

Catherine A. Waller, MD Mary Wilson ANP-C Pamela Thomas PA-C 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com • 248-844-1414 SE Michigan's Largest Integrative Medicine Practice! Immediate openings available! Our 3 highly skilled "Medical Detectives"(Functional Medicine practitioners) are trained to uncover the root cause of your symptoms. We use the latest diagnostic testing and treatment protocols, and as a result we usually succeed where others have failed. Our patients tell us we give the most comprehensive evaluation they've ever had! (And they've usually been to at least 3 other integrative practitioners before they come to us.).Call today, or visit our website to learn about all the services we offer. See ad page 21.

Waller Wellness Center • 248-844-1414 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com

Vickie Evans, CMT

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 13 & 15.

Medical spa Timeless Health & Beauty medical spa

248-650-2241 • 810-724-0480 Locations in Rochester and Imlay City A healthy body from the inside out. Bioidentical Hormone replacement, weight loss, intravenous nutritional support, vaser and smart lipo, botox, nonsurgical facelift, vericose veins and other services.

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Hilda Lauderman, Ph.D, RN Serving East Michigan • 810-503-4056 "Dr. Hilda" offers programs using natural approaches to help with conditions including nutrition, thyroid function, osteoporosis and more. Also licensed as a Dr. of Ňedicine, a branch of natural medicine. Call for more information. See ad page 18.

Organic Lawncare A-1 Organic Lawns, L.L.C.

Complete Natural Lawn Application Products & Programs PO Box 874, Highland 248-889-7200 • A-1OrganicLawns.com We believe in protecting and preserving your family and home environment with natural fertilizers that use the power of nature to beautify your property. See ad page 8.

organic mattresses Down to Earth Home

Goodalls Herbs

Showroom by Appointment/Farm Hills 866-720-7222 • DownToEarthHome.com

Nutritional counseling/ herbal remedies based on the COMPASS® nutritional assessment. Identify deficiencies in your body in the comfort of your own home. Serving SE Michigan. Goodallsherbs@ gmail.com.

Sleep on a Green Dreams™ O rg a n i c a n d N a t u r a l Mattress as part of your healthy lifestyle. No fire retardant chemicals, made in the U.S., try locally before you buy. Sizes crib through king.Organic bedding and furniture also.

Alice Goodall, RN, BSN Life Health Coach 586-646-0066

Lotus Earth Remedies

Georganne Boylan Erwin, CCI, CCH, RM, MH Davison • 810-214-2656 LotusEarthRemedies.com Iridologist, Hypnotist, Reiki, Access Bars, Special c e r t i f i c a t i o n “ Vi r t u a l Gastric Band” hypnosis as seen on the Dr. Oz show. Mention this ad and receive 10% savings.

nutritional counseling advanced nutritional solutions Lee Rossano, CNC • 248-652-4160 Rochester Hills • 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 26.

Jody Tenjeras, D.C., C.C.N.

Lakes Area Family Chiropractic 10635 Highland Road, White Lake 248-698-8677 LakesAreaFamilyChiropractic.com Illness is a sign something is out of balance. I use Nutrition Response Testing, diet & supplementation to determine how to restore the balance that leads to good health. Chiropractic & Laser Therapy also available.

organic salons/Spas John Marino Salon

930 East Maple, Birmingham John Costa 248-540-4797 JohnMarinoSalon.com John Costa is the dedicated visionary of John Marino Salon, founded in 2003. Committed to fostering creativity and passion for his work, while leaving the planet better than we received it. See ad page 11.

oxygen/hyperbarics Longevity Health Institute Madison Heights • 248-548-3060 Rochester Hills • 248-459-1139 LongevityHealthInstituteInc.com LewerenzMedicalCenter.com

A Functional, Regenerative Holistic Medical Approach. HBOT (Hyperbaric O 2), We l l n e s s ; H o r m o n e Replacement Therapy, IV T h e r a p y : Vi t a m i n s , Chelation, Detox, Adrenal (Cortisol) support.

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

8293 Office Park Dr. • Grand Blanc 810-694-3576 • NWPRC.com

pets • adoption/rescue A Hopeful Heart Animal Rescue

Roseville • 586-260-0650 ahopefulheartrescue@yahoo.com

A Scooter's Rescue

Macomb 586-774-4738 • scooter8100@gmail.com

Adopt A Pet Fenton

13575 Fenton Rd, Fenton 810-629-0723 • AdoptAPetFenton.com

furry friends rescue Brighton/South Lyon area 248-860-5688

GRACE Greyhound Rescue HoundsOfGrace.org 734- 347 5061

humane society of livingston County 2464 Dorr Rd - howell 517-552-8050

Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society 13569 Joseph Campau St, Detroit 313-891-7188 Adoption line: 313-891-1088 MACSshelter.org

Michigan Humane Society

3600 W. Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills 248-852-7420 • MichiganHumane.org

pets • rehab & therapies Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation & Therapy for Pets 1894 Star Batt Drive, ROCHESTER HILLS 248-564-0309 PawsitiveStepsRehab.com

Our veterinary facility provides exclusively rehabilitation, physical medicine and pain management care for pets. Our services include acupuncture, laser therapy, hydrotherapy and more. All patients are managed by a rehabilitation certified veterinarian.

pets • veterinary Woodside Animal Clinic

27452 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak 248-545-6630 Doc4Pets.com Dr. Simon is the owner of Woodside Animal Clinic in Royal Oak, where he practices both alternative and conventional medicine on dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and rodents. He is the author of 4 pet care books. See ad page 39.

June 2015

pharmacy Physicians Compounding Pharmacy

1900 S. Telegraph Rd Ste 102 Bloomfield Hills • 248-758-9100 PhysiciansCompoundingPharmacy.com We work together with practitioners and patients to solve medication problems and meet specific needs. Hormones, veterinary, allergen-free medications are great examples. Pharmaceutical grade supplements. Consults available. Call us with your questions or for a quote.

physical therapy Lisa Ponichter • 248-321-0358

Feldenkrais® Method, Physical Therapy 3121 South Rochester Rd, Royal Oak AwakeningMovements.com A physical therapist specializing in the Feldenkrais Method® optimizes posture, strength, flexibility and balance. Minimize pain, increase efficiency and fluidity while exploring gentle, transformative movement patterns which bring out your best.

YOGA Santosha (Sanskrit): Contentment, peace, gratitude Celebrate the Summer Solstice

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psychotherapy Gerald E Snook MA, LLP

Waller Wellness Center • 248-844-1414 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com I provide treatment that goes b e y o n d t a l k t h e r a p y. EMDR, EFT, and Dual Brain Psychology are all advanced therapy techniques that allow individuals to work through negative feelings and patterns. The end result is more balance, a healthier perspective, and more enjoyment and satisfaction. 20 plus years’ experience of treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, emotional and relationship issues. See ad page 21.

registered dietician Waller Wellness Center

Darci Noonchester RD • Sharon Meyer RD 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com • 248-844-1414 Specializing in Functional Medicine, our nutritionists not only help with common problems such as weight loss, food allergies and detoxification, but they have also been trained to handle the most difficult issues such as autoimmunity, cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease. In addition, Our HCG program is one of the most comprehensive around. See ad page 21.

Rolfing Neil King Physical Therapy Rocheser Hills • 248-853-7555 Novi • 248-513-3730 NeilKingPT.com

From Pediatrics to Geriatrics, our advanced, hands-on physical therapy techniques are so effective that physicians, chiropractors and even other physical therapists refer their most difficult cases to us. See ad page 5.

WEIGHT LOSS Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

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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 31.

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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 23.

Yoga House Of Yoga

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

Namaste Yoga

309 S Troy St., Royal Oak 248-399-9642 (YOGA) Namaste-Yoga.net We embrace everyone, regardless of age, flexibility or size. Our teachers dome from a variety of traditions; our students from all walks of life. See ad page 19.

Strongheart Yoga

8373 Old 13 Mile Rd • Warren 248-563-8615 StrongheartYoga.com Whether you are practiced or new to yoga we offer yoga f o r e v e r y b o d y, nearby. Check our schedule for classes on our website.

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