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he American Hair Loss Council reports that one in four women is losing their hair. This process may begin as early as adolescence and continue into early adulthood, and is so common now that by age 35, about 40 percent of all women show signs of thinning hair. More than 30 million women are facing this problem and it wreaks havoc on their emotions and self-confidence. There are many potential causes of hair loss including thyroid disorders, nutritional deficiencies, stress and menopause, however, a vast majority of men and women experiencing hair loss can attribute Renata Marie Vestevich and it to Androgenetic Alopecia – or Pam Comstock work together at hereditary hair thinning. Advanced Hair Solutions. Advanced Hair Solutions is an exclusive salon specializing in non-surgical hair replacement treatments and procedures for those experiencing hair loss, whether hereditary or due to a litany of other medical conditions. Renata Marie Vestevich, owner and director of Advanced Hair Solutions, has over 25 years of experience in the cosmetology and hair replacement industry. After studying nursing and working seven years in the medical field, she left to pursue her dream of creating and operating her own salon. After ten years as a successful salon owner, and inspired by her sister-in-law’s battle with leukemia and subsequent hair loss during treatment, Vestevich decided to further her professional education. During this time, she traveled extensively throughout the United States to study with leading hair replacement educators in order to provide her clients with the most advanced hair loss options available. Advanced Hair Solutions has exclusive rights in Oakland County to a patented procedure called MicroPoint Link (MPL). MPL has been a very successful solution for those with thinning hair in Europe and Asia, and is now available here in the United States. “This procedure is truly remarkable for those who are candidates,” said Vestevich. “Especially individuals who have had surgical hair restoration and still desire more volume.” Advanced Hair Solutions also uses Laser Hair Therapy, which has recently been FDA cleared and is rapidly becoming one of the most effective, non-invasive hair loss treatments. Additional services are available to create more fullness and volume: custom hair systems, integrations systems, medical bonding, skin grafting, hair extensions and a wide variety of clip-on hairpieces and hair wraps. Advanced Hair Solutions offers a wide selection of fashionable synthetic and human hair wigs, as well as custom-made prostheses for individuals experiencing hair loss due to chemotherapy, radiation treatments and Alopecia. Pam Comstock, Associate Hair Loss Advisor/Specialist at Advanced Hair Solutions and volunteer for the “Look Good…Feel Better” Program suggests consulting with a specialist before losing your hair so that color, style and length can be determined. Comstock states that eyebrow care is another area where early management is important. “With proper application, our exclusive eyebrow solution is effective in preserving your natural eyebrows during treatment.” The salon atmosphere can be described as a visit to elegance – tastefully appointed with emphasis directed to client comfort and privacy. Clients interested in learning more about their hair loss options are invited to schedule an appointment for a complimentary consultation. Advanced Hair Solutions is located in the Wellington Green Professional Building (near Oakland University) at 3256 University Dr. Suite 50 in Auburn Hills. Business hours are; Mon. from 9am-5pm, Tues.-Thurs. from 9am-7pm, Fri. from 9am-5pm and Sat. and Sun. by appointment. For more information, visit www.AdvancedHairSolutions.com or call 248-276-9696.
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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.
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Few Skincare Product Labels Tell the Whole Story by Linda Sechrist
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33 KRISTEN BELL INTERVIEW
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38 BEING GRATEFUL Gratitude All Day Long by Mary Lynn Ziemer
39 CHOOSING THE PERFECT PET Not Just Any Dog or Cat Will Do by Sandra Murphy
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newsbriefs Balancing the Body's Bacteria Grand Blanc Herbalist Announces New Microbiome Test Kit
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erbalist and Iridologist Dawn Fleetwood is pleased to announce that microbiome test kits are now available at her Grand Blanc business, Orchid Leaf Herbals. “Our Microbes outnumber human cells 10 to one." explains Fleetwood, who has been in business since 1978. "Our healthy human Microbiome is a balanced ecosystem of bacteria, fungus and yeasts; but stress, antibiotics, leaky gut syndrome, alcohol, gluten sensitivity and many other factors can upset this ecosystem. ” "For years people treated a wide range of digestive problems with over the counter probiotics," she says. "Common strains included Lactobacilli Acidophilus and Biffada bacteria. We now know there are many different bacteria that can effect conditions such as diabetes, inflammation and infection. In the past it was 'take a probiotic and hope it works.' "Now we can tell through inexpensive testing which probiotic you really need" adds Fleetwood. "Swabbing your mouth, ear, nose and genitals produces bacterial DNA. This information gives us a personal profile so appropriate probiotics can then be given. The test kit cost is approximately $160, or less." Orchid Leaf Herbals is located at 2290 East Hill Road, Grand Blanc. For more information, call 810-953-9500 or visit DawnFleetwood.com. See ad page 51.
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for the New Year." Perry, who has been in the health & wellness industry for 15 years, studied with Dr. Amen and the Center for Applied Neuroscience to learn coaching techniques to nourish the brain, reduce stress and eliminate emotional eating. "I created the program, because I have lived it," she explains. "I spent years fighting emotional/stress eating and battling the holiday bulge, so I know very well how to numb the pain inside through food. The good news is that I have learned how to feed my body and nourish my soul–NOT the stress–and I can teach that. I absolutely love feeling good during the season AND indulging in my favorite foods." Bethany Perry's office is located at 1460 Walton Blvd. Suite 220, Rochester Hills. For more information, contact Perry at 248-841-8535 or visit BethanyPerry.com. See ad page 29. natural awakenings
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retchen Perry, MSN and board certified family nurse practitioner, is pleased to announce the opening of her practice, Fundamental Healing, which serves the greater Oakland County area. Perry pursued her advanced degree to help others overcome challenges similar to those she experienced in treating herself and family members. Using a functional medicine model, she treats conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, chronic infection, other autoimmune issues, mood disorders and much more. This has helped her develop a special empathy when working with patients. "At Fundamental Healing," says Perry, "I use a Gretchen Perry holistic approach to heal the body in the least invasive, most natural means possible. You don’t have to be ill to appreciate the benefits of our comprehensive approach to healthcare. Our mission is to help patients achieve the highest expression of health, and we achieve this through the investigation of many factors based on a functional medicine paradigm.” Perry received her degree in nursing from Michigan State University, and as an RN, spent time working on the maternal child health unit at Royal Oak Beaumont. After a few years she entered the pharmaceutical industry and learned about clinical trials, competitive selling and marketing. In 2005, autism hit her personally, and when westernized medicine could not provide the answers she was seeking, she began to dig deeper. "It was then that I was introduced to functional medicine," she says, "and over time my knowledge and passion for this new kind of medicine grew." In 2015 Perry graduated from Walden University’s accelerated MSN-FNP (Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner) program and achieved dual board certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurse Credentialing Center. Perry offers both in-office and in-home appointments. Fundamental Healing is located at 29829 Telegraph Road, Suite 203, Southfield. For more information, call 248-601-0234 or visit Fundamental-Healing.com. See ad page 20.
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ebekhas Health & Nutrition Source announces a Women's Health Expo. This Free event will include NES scan, chair massage, henna body art, acupuncture, Reiki, food samples, and social enjoyments. The expo will take place on Saturday, November 14th from 1-5pm. “We will feature many local business men and women dedicated to the healing arts such as Mark Fulcher, BS LMT with Fulcher's Massage, Hazel Tompson, intuitive practitioner, B Naturals, Lauren Malone with Soul Nectar Henna & Yoga, Sue Novotney CH, CLC, MSLC, NES Scan with Joy Kortas, and Darlene Stryker, intuitive practitioner,” says Jill Berner of Rebekah’s. The cost to attend is free. Rebekah's Health and Nutrition Source is located at 588 S. Main Street, Lapeer. Call 810-660-8585 or visit RebekhasPureLiving@gmail.com. www.NAeastMichigan.com
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newsbriefs Body, Mind and Spirit Expo in Dearborn
O Do you have a special event in the community? Open a new office? Move? Recently become certified in a new modality?
n November 14th & 15th holistic healing practitioners, spiritual merchandisers, professional mediums and intuitive communicators will join together for the Body Mind & Sprit Expo, being held at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, in Dearborn. Keynote speaker Rev Cindy Spencer, will be presenting “Giving Messages to Loved Ones from Heaven.” Tom Benedict, a frequent guest on Coast to Coast radio with George Noory and his "Beyond Belief" television show will be doing a free presentation on healing stones and their messages to you. Benedict can be seen on GAIAM TV. Both speakers will also be offering individual sessions both days of the expo. The Healing Body and Spirit Expo is seeking exhibitors as well as those looking for a weekend of fun, free lectures and speakers. Both days included in the $10 admission fee. Kids 12 & under are free, and there is free parking. The producers of the event would like to thank "Gerri and Cindy from phenomeNews" for paving the way through their years of dedication. The Ford Community and Performing Arts Center is located at 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn. For more information, to view exhibitors, and download an application, please visit HealingBodyAndSpirit.com or email healingbodyandspirit@yahoo.com. See ad page 28.
Humanitarian & Spiritual Leader Visits Detroit Meet Amma at upcoming public events and retreat
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umanitarian and spiritual leader, Mata Amritanandamayi, known throughout the world as "Amma," is visiting Michigan during her fall North American Tour. The Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center will host the event which offers free programs open to the public on November 20, 21 and 24. A retreat is available November 22-24. For decades, Amma has dedicated her life to uplifting the suffering of all humanity, endearing herself to millions of people around the world with a loving spirit. Her selfless acts of love have inspired others to follow in her path of service. Born in a remote coastal village in South India, Amma says her religion is love, and explains, “A continuous stream of love flows from me to all of creation. This is my inborn nature. The duty of a doctor is to treat patients. In the same way, my duty is to console those who are suffering.” The Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center is located at 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit. For times and retreat information, visit AMMA.org or call 734-995-0029. See ad page 34.
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he November 1 "Sadhguru in Detroit" Mark Your Calendar listing on page 44 last month incorrectly listed the day as being on Saturday. The actual day of the event is Sunday. Our apologies for the error! See page 44 this month for corrected listing. www.NAeastMichigan.com
Free Holistic Veteran's Event in Southfield Complementary Massages & Classes Throughout the Day
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n Sunday, November 15, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Irene's Myomassology Institute (IMI) will hold a Free Holistic Veteran's Event at their facility in Southfield in honor of Veteran's Day. Veterans, active military, family and friends are all invited. Complementary massages will be provided the entire time. In addition, free classes on several complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches will be held each hour starting at 10 a.m. The class topics are Chi Gong, Benefits of Acupuncture, Mindfulness & Meditation, Neck & Shoulder Massage and Basic Yoga. "We're doing this as a tribute to our nation's military and veterans," says Kathy Skubik, Executive Director of IMI. "The use of CAM is widespread for managing stress, depression, back pain, headaches, substance abuse and PTSD. The Veteran's Administration is supporting continued efforts to study CAM's benefits for veterans."
Better Health Through Lifestyle Medicine Local Educator and Author to Helm Plant Based Nutrition Support Group
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utrition educator and best-selling author Kerrie Saunders, M.S., L.L.P., Ph.D., has been named president of Plant Based Nutrition Support Group (PBNSG). In this role, Dr. Saunders will oversee operations, funding, programming and marketing for the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports those seeking to improve their health through a whole foods, plant-based diet. An internationally known presenter and consultant, Dr. Saunders brings more than 25 years of health education leadership to PBNSG. She is best-selling author of The Vegan Diet as Chronic Disease Prevention and a contributing author to Rethink Food: Over 100 Leading Doctors Can’t Be Wrong. Often featured on radio, TV and in nu- Dr. Kerrie Saunders merous publications, Dr. Saunders has served as a cancer and diabetes food demonstrator for the Washington, D.C.-based Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine; as leader of the Engine 2 Michigan Firefighter Challenge and, most recently, as director of education for RJL Systems. A psychologist and certified FLT health care practitioner, she holds a doctorate in natural health. “With now decades of research demonstrating the superiority of plant-based diets for human health, the shift in public interest seems to have gone from the ‘why’ to the ‘how,’” says Dr. Saunders. “It’s inspiring to hear so many stories of better sleep, more energy, weight loss, and results so great in some instances that physicians have been able to reduce or eliminate medications.” Founded in 2014 by former heart patient Paul Chatlin and cardiologist, Reader’s Digest columnist and best-selling author Joel Kahn, M.D., Plant Based Nutrition Support Group is a Detroit-area group of individuals dedicated to improving their health by following a whole foods, plant-based diet. PBNSG offers programs and resources for those interested in making lifestyle changes to help prevent or reverse chronic disease and achieve optimal health. The fall/winter lecture series features an acclaimed roster of speakers, including nationally renowned Dr. John McDougall, T. Colin Campbell, Dr. Michael Greger and Julieanna Hever, along with local experts on plant-based nutrition and health. To learn more about PBNSG’s lecture series as well as walking groups, grocery store tours, recipes, dinners and special events, call 248-310-2400 or visit PBNSG.org.
Irene's Myomassology Institute is located at 26061 Franklin Road, Southfield. For more information, including a detailed description of the classes, call 248-3501400 or visit Irenes.edu. See ad page 25 and Spotlight on 'Massage for PTSD' on the next page.
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" he number of sol- diers with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) has increased in the last ten years," says Kathy Skubik, Executive Director of Irene's. "And the use of massage for managing PTSD is growing." "Massage won’t cure PTSD," she explains, "but it is effective at alleviating some of the worst manifestations of the syndrome. Working in conjunction with physicians and psychiatric professionals specializing in PTSD, massage therapists can help those with PTSD to be comfortable in their body, to learn to relax and be in the present moment. Studies also show that massage will improve associated symptoms such as chronic pain, immune system deficiencies and stress." Research has been published on a pilot study reporting that veterans indicated significant reductions in anxiety, worry, depression and physical pain after massage. Analysis also suggests declining levels of tension and irritability. This pilot study was a self-directed program of integrative therapies for National Guard personnel to support reintegration and resilience after returning from Iraq or Afghanistan. At the Fort Bliss Restoration and Resilience Center the holistic healing approach to PTSD, created by clinical psychologist John Fortunato, has proven to be particularly effective. The therapies include a number of massage modalities, reiki, meditation and yoga. "People seek massage for a variety of reasons," says Skubik, "but you don’t typically hear someone say, 'I want to get massage for PTSD.' A client with PTSD may not even be aware of the benefits they can experience from massage, and instead make an appointment
for a variety of other reasons such as stress, chronic pain or simply because they received a gift certificate." Although much of the information regarding massage and military veterans focuses on PTSD, returning soldiers frequently have other problems that can also be helped by bodywork. Benefits, both physical and emotional, can include a reduction of scar tissue, prevention of muscular atrophy from misuse after injury, improved posture, alignment and reduction of stress. "These benefits are not limited to the military," adds Skubik. "No matter the cause, living through or witnessing anything extremely upsetting or dangerous can cause PTSD and can be damaging to quality of life." Irene's is a nationally accredited therapeutic massage school with financial aid available for qualified students. They prepare students for a rewarding career, pay the fees for Massage Board Licensing Exam/State License and provide lifetime job placement for alumni with exclusive career fairs. Students are ready to work when they graduate. Irene’s Myomassology Institute is located at 26061 Franklin Road, Southfield. For more information on massage or CAM, contact Kathy Skubik at 248350-1400 or visit www.Irenes.edu. See ad page 25. For more background and information read this Spotlight on our website at bit.ly/NA-Nov15-PTSD. Editor's note: On Sunday, November 15th, Irene's Myomassology Institute is holding a Free Holistic Veteran's Event in Southfield. For details, see the NewsBrief on page 11.
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esearchers from the International Center for Integrative Systems, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, have determined that genetically modified (GM/GMO) soybean plants accumulate the carcinogen formaldehyde. The researchers utilized a scientific method called CytoSolve to analyze 6,497 diverse laboratory studies conducted by 184 scientific institutions in 23 countries worldwide. The study data showed that GMO soybeans significantly accumulate formaldehyde, a class-one carcinogen. The research also found that genetic modification forces a depletion of glutathione among the plants, which weakens their immune system. This contrasts with the proposals put forth by the GM industry that GMO soybean plants are stronger, allowing them to endure environmental hardships better than non-GMO soybean plants. The research was led by V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai, Ph.D., a biologist trained at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and published in the peer-reviewed journal Agricultural Sciences. “The results demand immediate testing, along with rigorous scientific standards to assure such testing is objective and replicable. It’s unbelievable such standards for testing don’t already exist. The safety of our food supply demands that science delivers such modern scientific standards for approval of GMOs,” states Ayyadurai. Former Environmental Protection Agency Senior Scientist Ray Seidler, Ph.D., comments about the study, “The discovery reported by Ayyadurai reveals a new molecular paradigm associated with genetic engineering that will require research to discover why the extent of formaldehyde and glutathione concentrations are altered, and what other chemicals relevant to human and animal health are affected. We need the kinds of standards Ayyadurai demands to conduct such research.”
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Beginning November 15, farmers will be able to implement flying drones to perform important tasks in their fields. That’s when changes in Federal Aviation Administration regulations will loosen many of the current restrictions on this new technology. Advocates believe the devices can improve precision agriculture management that uses GPS and data collection to boost crop yields and profits while aiding water conservation. For the first time, the drones will be operated legally during an entire growing season, allowing companies to test their business models and technologies together. This boost in crop intelligence should make farms more efficient and help smaller operations compete with well-funded big agribusiness conglomerates whose fields are typically rife with genetically modified (GMO) crops. “This is the first year we’ll actually be able to see, by the time the growing season is over, the impact on the farmer and the impact of the quality of the grapes,” says David Baeza, whose precision agriculture startup Vine Rangers uses drones and ground robots to gather data on vineyard crops. “The biggest thing to watch is what’s going to happen to giants like Monsanto. How you define this market is changing, and the incumbents are in for a battle.” Source: Fortune magazine
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Shared Laughter Creates Happier Workers Researchers Nale Lehmann-Willenbrock and Joseph A. Allen have written in the Journal of Applied Psychology about their research into the effect of group humor on workers by studying the behavioral patterns of 54 real-world teams from two businesses. Humor and laughter were examined and each interaction was coded, based on recordings made at meetings. Performance ratings were collected immediately afterward and also several years later. Results showed that levity can reduce body pain and stress and help with relaxation. Cognitively, it bolsters creativity, memory and problemsolving ability. Humor reduces anxiety, elevates mood and increases self-esteem, hope, optimism and energy. In terms of society, it attracts connections, promotes bonding and altruism and leads to happier partnerships. The researchers also found, “At the team level, humor patterns [but not humor or laughter alone] positively related to team performance, both immediately and two years later.” The positive aftereffects of humor on team performance include question-asking, proposals of innovative ideas, new people speaking up and kudos given for jobs well done or problems solved. Source: mnn.com www.NAeastMichigan.com
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“Imagine an economy in which life is valued more than money and power resides with ordinary people that care about one another, their community and their natural environment,” says David Korten, Ph.D., the co-founder of Positive Futures Network and author of Change the Story, Change the Future: A Living Economy for a Living Earth. “When we choose real wealth,” says Korten, of Bainbridge Island, Washington, “we can have exciting hobbies and adventures; work that challenges and stimulates us; and spiritual connection with a universe that’s infinitely larger than a stock portfolio. Instead of more stuff in our alreadystuffed lives, we can have fewer things, but better things of higher quality—fewer visits to the doctor and more visits to museums and friends’ houses.”
Step One: Taking Inventory of Our Stuff
Suze Orman, owner of the Suze Orman Financial Group, in Emeryville, California, and the bestselling author of The Courage to Be Rich: Creating a Life of Material and Spiritual Abundance, ponders whether having stuff is worth it and suggests we take an inventory of what we own. “Think about the value of each object—what it cost you when you bought it, what it’s worth in dollars today, and what it’s worth in an Earthly, material representation of who you are now,” she says. Orman suggests that we go through every closet and cupboard and recycle or throw away items that no longer serve us well, and then reconnect with items we cannot part with, such as family mementos. “Think of these items so precious to you and how little, in fact, they cost you,” she says. In this way we define for ourselves the true meaning of worth, and it’s never about the stuff. Once we have a handle on what we own, it’s time to turn to what we want and how we can get there.
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raditional economics has us thinking in opposites—in terms of assets and liabilities. We consider the value of the material things we’ve accumulated: We add up our assets, which may include stocks, bonds, real estate, bank accounts and retirement savings. Then we subtract what we owe: Our liabilities may include a home mortgage, credit card debt, insurance premiums and student and vehicle loans. The balance is deemed our net worth. Figured this way, our net worth changes every minute and can sometimes shift dramatically. There is a better way to assess our wealth, because we are overlooking, dismissing or squandering valuable resources and benefits such as time, personal health, spiritual well-being, social connections or community in order to buy temporal things that will only depreciate over time. Golden, Colorado, author David Wann explores this theme in his book Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle. He remarks, “The U.S. may be on top when it comes to spending, but we also lead the world in debt per capita, children in poverty, percent of people in prison, obesity and infant mortality.” In fact, the U.S. has recently been ranked 42nd among countries in longevity— right below Guam and just above Albania. “So where is all the spending really getting us?” he asks. “We need to be getting more value out of each dollar, each hour, each spoonful of food, each square foot of house and each gallon of gas. The secret of success at the local, national and global scale is not really a secret; it’s in plain sight, and it’s called moderation.”
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Step Two: Re-Evaluating Life Goals
Just as we would do a personal financial assessment before we make plans to achieve financial goals, a life audit helps us determine our priorities for living happily and productively. Ximena Vengoechea, a design researcher for Twitter, Inc., in San Francisco, recently did this using 100 sticky notes during one dedicated afternoon. She wrote a single wish, one thing she’d like to do, on each note. During this “spring cleaning for the soul,” as How we spend she calls it, Vengoechea our days is, of reaffirmed her thirst for course, how we learning and adventure. Taking it a step further, spend our lives. she analyzed how she spent her time and how ~Annie Dillard often she saw the people most important to her, www.NAeastMichigan.com
mapping the data as pie charts. She discovered that most of her time was spent in work-related activities and not enough in adventure or seeing the people she loved. Drawing it up in the visual medium of charts helped her identify her life goals and see the changes she needed to make. Doubtless, we can all find better ways to utilize our assets.
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Arianna Huffington, of New York City, founder of The Huffington Post, knows firsthand about having so many demands on our time that days feel rushed, which can increase our stress and negatively impact our productivity. She says, “On the flip side, the feeling of having enough time, or even surplus time, is called ‘time affluence’. Although it may be hard to believe, it’s actually possible to achieve.” Huffington recommends simple steps like getting enough sleep and putting time limits on work and online activities. Belinda Munoz, a social change activist in San Francisco who blogs at TheHalfwayPoint.net, observes, “Time is neutral. We either use it wisely or waste it, so the onus is on us to make it an asset.” Munoz can both let go of stress and be more productive when she blocks out day parts. “When I focus, I shut out interruptions, stop feeling rushed and get my work done with ease,” she says.
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One high-impact way to support personal health is to value food more, maintains Wann. “We need to spend more of our household budget for food, not less,” he says. “By rearranging both our household and national expenditures, we should give a higher priority to fresh, healthy food and a lower priority to electronic gadgets, shopping, cars, lawns and even vacations. Our overall expenses don’t have to go up, they just need to be realigned with our changing values. By choosing higher quality food and supporting better ways of growing it, we also begin to reshape the American culture,” he says.
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One of Begoun’s core conclusions is that the terms organic and all natural are largely responsible for fueling the misconception that all synthetic ingredients in cosmetics are automatically bad and that all organic or natural ingredients are automatically good. She further notes that many products labeled organic and natural include synthetic chemicals, meaning that the term organic doesn’t apply to the entire formula. Fragrances are common synthetic ingredients, as is the triethanolamine that’s often used to
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Practitioners. She counsels that we Google any unfamiliar ingredient to learn if it’s toxic or safe. Fedotova, a cosmetic chemist and aesthetician who makes her professional skincare line, Elina Organics, by hand in a laboratory, compares the difference between salon and commercial products to fine dining versus fast food. “Salon products are made in far smaller quantities than mass-produced brands and offer higher concentrations of ingredients. They are generally shipped directly to the salon and have a higher turnover rate. Because they don’t have to be stored for indeterminate periods or endure warehouse temperatures, they are fresher and more potent,” she says. Although a facial can easily be performed at home with salon or commercial products, Fedotova, who owns spas in Chicago and Kalamazoo, Michigan, recommends having a professional facial every four to five weeks. Charlene Handel, a certified holistic esthetician, holistic skin care educator and owner of Skin Fitness Etc., in Carlsbad, California, agrees.
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Handel chooses treatments that penetrate and nourish the layer of skin below the epidermis, the outermost layer, consisting of mostly dead cells, with 100 percent holistic (edible) products and freshly brewed organic tea compresses. “Without a gentle exfoliation, the first step in any effective facial, not even skincare formulas with penetration enhancers, can nourish the lower layer of live cells. One key nourishment among others is vitamin C, an antioxidant which brightens, protects against sun damage and promotes collagen production,” advises Handel. She explains that skin cells produced in the deepest layer gradually push their way to the epidermis every 30 days and die. Dead cells can pile up unevenly and give the skin’s surface a dry, rough, dull appearance. As we age, cell turnover time increases to 45 or 60 days, which is why gentle sloughing is necessary. This can be done at home three times a week with a honey mask. Another form of exfoliation performed in a salon uses a diamond- tipped, crystal-free microdermabrasion machine to gently buff away the surface layer of skin. An additional option is a light glycolic acid and beta hydroxy acid treatment. This can be purchased over the counter or prepared at home using organic papaya (glycolic) and pineapple (beta hydroxyl) for more even skin tone. These treatments, sometimes referred to as acid peels, can be applied to the face for no more than 10 to 15 minutes, typically every two to four weeks or every few months. Treatment serums, moisturizing lotions and eye and neck creams are all elements of a complete facial. The simplest sequence of application is layering from the lightest to heaviest—eye cream, serum and moisturizer. Give them a minute or two to absorb. No facial is complete without a sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, applied last. Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. www.NAeastMichigan.com
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Alternative Giving: Especially popular during the December holidays, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank offers prepacked bags to grocery store patrons, paid for at checkout. Customers can see what’s included and the food bank picks them up. (Tip: Cash donations allow lower cost bulk purchases with no need to transport or sort items.) Non-Food: Make sure the food pantry has storage space before donating wet or dry food for cats and dogs and birdseed; baby wipes, shampoo and soap; and adult soap, deodorant, shaving supplies, toothpaste, shampoo and toilet paper. “A $5,000 grant gave us added storage space,” says Byrnes. The bottom line is what food pantries need is much the same as what’s found in any healthy home pantry—comestibles rich in flavor, vitamins and fiber and free of unhealthy additives. Please be generous year-round, sharing well beyond the holidays. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.
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Emotional intelligence, sometimes referred to as EQ, is often overlooked as a skill set in today’s world. The recent animated film Inside Out calls attention to effective ways of addressing a child’s journey by embracing and better understanding their emotions; particularly those that don’t feel positive. A recent study by the London School of Economics Centre for Economic Performance found that a child’s emotional health is far more important in determining future happiness than factors such as academic success or wealth. Parents can help ensure a healthy emotional upbringing by avoiding making three mistakes. Disapproval of a child’s emotions: This involves being critical of a child’s displays of negative emotion and reprimanding or punishing the child for expressing them. Dismissing a child’s emotions: This comes across as regarding a child’s emotions as unimportant, either through ignoring their emotions, or worse, trivializing them. Offering little relevant guidance: While parents may empathize, they don’t set limits on behavior or assist
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Parents can successfully form deeper connections with their kids by recognizing, respecting and acknowledging their emotional range, rather than telling kids they should feel a certain way. Telling someone how they should or shouldn’t feel only teaches them to distrust themselves and that there’s something wrong with them. As a communication aid, Inside Out may speak best to older children, because younger viewers may get the erroneous impression that emotions can control them, rather than that they can control their own emotional reactions. The recipe for healthy bonding and emotional development is for all parties to model how they value the importance of each other’s feelings and respectfully listen for the feelings behind the words. In opening ourselves to being understood, we open ourselves to understanding others. Good parenting involves emotion. Good relationships involve emotion. The bottom line is that emotions matter. We all struggle with negative emotions from time to time, and the way we address and deal with them influences our emotional health. The goal is to develop a trustworthy emotional connection with the other person that is important to us, which enhances intimacy and the effectiveness of the
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DO YOU KNOW WHY YOUR ORAL HEALTHCARE CAN’T WAIT?
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mouth. If more people considered their mouth to be the gateway to the rest of the body and its overall health, then choosing between undergoing periodontal (gum) disease treatment and buying a new cell phone would become a no-brainer.
Do you know anyone who isn’t trying to save money by postponing purchases that they may have taken for granted just a few months ago? Although being frugal in an uncertain economy is not a bad thing, there are some things that should always remain on the “must have” list unless the financial situation is critical.
Our office is primarily focused on prevention and achieving total wellness with every patient. However, many people wait until emergency conditions, such as pain, prevail. By this time, the course of treatment is more invasive and costly. Oral healthcare is a perfect example of an “ounce of prevention being worth a pound of cure.”
One such example is oral healthcare. For many Americans, maintaining proper oral health via regular dental visits and compliance with a dentistrecommended treatment plan are given a very low priority.
At HPS Advanced Dental Care, we believe in Changing Lives! Our goal is to positively impact the lives of every person that we are lucky enough to cross paths with. We take, very seriously, the trust that is given to us by the patients that we have the privilege to serve. We believe that, given the opportunity, we will affect your life for the better. The care we provide will always be the best for your individual needs with the focus on what is most important to you and on achieving total health and wellness to create a smile that is uniquely yours while keeping you as healthy as possible. Every member of our practice, from our doctors to our dental team to our patients, is our family. We will always create an unmatched dental experience that you will not find anywhere else while having a lot of fun in the process!
Many people still believe that the only time they really need to see a dentist is when they feel pain or something is cracked or broken. Nothing can be further from the truth! In fact, the latest medical research indicates that maintaining optimum oral health is vital for one’s overall health and well-being. For example, recent studies have linked undiagnosed and untreated periodontal (gum) disease with increased risks and complications for patients with heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and other systemic health conditions. We also know from studies that 3 out of 4 Americans experience some form of gum disease in their lifetime. If your eyes are the windows to your soul, then your mouth is the window to your body and your overall health and wellness. Many people do not realize that more than 90% of all systemic diseases have signs and symptoms that we can see in the
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relationship in accomplishing good. Using this six-part process of helpful concrete steps applies equally to the children and adults in our lives. n Become aware of the other person’s emotions. n Care about the other person by seeing their emotions as valid and important. n Listen empathetically to better understand the way they feel, allowing them to feel safe to be vulnerable without fear of judgment. Seek to understand, rather than to agree or redirect. n Acknowledge and validate their feelings. We don’t need to validate that the thoughts they have about their emotions are correct; instead, simply let them know that it’s valid to feel the way that they do. For example, if a friend says, “I feel useless,” we could validate them by saying, “I can see how you might feel that way.” n Allow the person to experience their emotions fully before moving toward any kind of improvement. We cannot impose our idea of when they should be ready or able to feel differently. This is when we practice unconditional presence and unconditional love. We are there as support, without trying to fix them or anything else. Don’t be offended if they don’t accept support that’s offered at this time. A benevolent power is inherent in offering love that exists regardless of what someone does or does not do with it. n Help the other person to strategize ways to manage the reactions they might be having to their emotions after—and only after—their feelings have been validated, acknowledged and fully felt. This is when we can assert new ways of looking at a situation that may improve the way another person is feeling. This is when advice may be offered. When done successfully, this process can transform a conflict encountered in a relationship into solid gold. Teal Swan is the author of Shadows Before Dawn: Finding the Light of SelfLove Through Your Darkest Times, on how healing hidden wounds reveals our authentic selves (TealSwan.com). Inside Out will be released next month on DVD.
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stewarding the environment? I wholeheartedly believe: Every problem has a solution. We are all global citizens. Kindness is always in fashion. We have to laugh at ourselves. There is strength in forgiveness. Honesty without tact is cruelty. No one can make me feel inferior without my consent. Ultimately, we are responsible for one another and for the creatures and places around us. I felt good about caring for the world around me before I had kids, but now I also derive a ton of self-esteem from being a good example for them.
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How has celebrity supported your role in speaking out on behalf of your favorite causes? I have the rare gift of a public platform, which is amazing to me, since I felt so small and unheard as a child. Social media can be a megaphone, so I use it to be a conduit to support causes I believe in. People don’t have to listen… but when they do, helpful things happen. My approach is to spotlight an issue while also shedding light on a solution. I particularly like talking about childhood malnutrition and telling people about ThisBarSavesLives (ThisBarSavesLives.com), which donates a life-saving nutritional packet to a child in need every time we buy this organic, gluten-free snack bar. I love their motto, “We eat together.”
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My goal with the character Anna was to play an imperfect princess, giving voice to the heroine I had been search-
ing for when I was young: Someone who was awkward, clumsy, optimistic, too talkative, caring and didn’t have perfect posture. I wanted girls that feel like they don’t always fit in to have a fearless heroine to identify with. I want to be a real-life Anna, someone who doesn’t apologize for her flaws and stands up for herself and others because she’s strong. Thanks to Frozen, I have been invited to do more projects that reach young people. I hope to extend my voice as a trustworthy source supporting projects that can benefit them.
Replacing our lawn with AstroTurf cut our household water bill dramatically. We never run water from the tap when we are brushing our teeth, and always ‘let it mellow if it’s yellow’, that is, flush selectively. We even reuse the water used to sterilize baby bottles to water houseplants. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect by email at: GerryStrauss@aol.com.
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Fortunately, safe alternatives are available to enhance our natural beauty. “Become an educated consumer and read the list of ingredients,” advises Janice Cox, the Medford, Oregon, author of Natural Beauty at Home. “Fewer ingredients and organic components mean safer products.” Better yet, we can make our own more natural beauty aids. “One advantage of making your own is that you’re in control. You know yourself and your skin and sensitivities,” says Cox. DIY products are easy if intense color isn’t a requirement. “The color many people want is hard to produce with kitchen ingredients,” Cox explains. “You can make clear mascara and eyebrow tamer with castor oil. It’s easy to make lip balms and maybe get a little color by adding berry juice or beet root powder.” For those that want the look of highquality makeup without toxins, other
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e all want to look and feel beautiful, often enhancing our best features with assistance from cosmetics. Yet many of us may not be aware of the toxic ingredients contained in products we’re using. “When the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was passed 77 years ago, it contained 112 pages of standards for food and drugs, and only one page for cosmetics,” says Connie Engel, Ph.D., science and education manager at the Breast Cancer Fund and its Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, in San Francisco. While most cosmetic ingredients must be listed on product labels, sometimes their names are hard to recognize, many are toxic and some of the most dangerous ones may not even be listed. Labeled toxins commonly found in cosmetics include endocrine disruptors that can affect our developmental, reproductive, neurological and immune systems. Here are just a few: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), also known as Teflon, is found in foundation, pressed powder, loose powder, bronzer, blush, eye shadow and mascara. It can even enhance the toxicity of other chemicals, according to Danish research published in the International Journal of Andrology, and due to its fluorine base, can disrupt iodine absorption, contributing to breast disease including cancer. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and its cousin, hydroxytoluene (BHT), are common preservatives found in lip
products, liquid makeup and moisturizers that the European Commission on Endocrine Disruption cites as interfering with hormone function. They’ve also been shown to cause kidney damage, according to research from Spain’s Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Formaldehyde in many forms, including quaternium-15, coal tar, benzene and mineral oils that are prohibited in the European Union and Japan, are classified as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. These examples represent the tip of the iceberg of toxic chemicals of concern commonly used in cosmetics. They further range from allergens and substances that cause non-cancerous and cancerous tumors and organ toxicity to developmental and reproductive impairment, miscarriage and bioaccumulation leading to toxic overload when not excreted. Fragrances don’t have to be included in label ingredient lists, constituting another major concern, explains Engel. “Most cosmetics, even eye shadow, contain fragrance, and those fragrances can contain several dozen unlabeled ingredients, including hormone-disrupting phthalates.” The European Union is the authoritative source on all of these issues. Based on its CosIng (cosmetic ingredients) database accessed via ec.europa. eu/consumers/cosmetics/cosing, it has banned scores of toxic chemicals from
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good alternatives come into play, says Hollywood makeup artist Lina Hanson, author of Eco-Beautiful. “I had been working in the industry for several years before I discovered the toxic ingredients in makeup; I was shocked,” she says. Equally unsettling, “I also learned that many of the ingredients allowed in the U.S. are banned in the European Union because of their toxicity.” That knowledge launched Hanson’s quest to create safe, organic, beauty-enhancing products for women, celebrities and everyday people alike. “So many people these days pay close attention to what they put in their bodies, but not everyone is as careful about what they put on their bodies,” she says. “I want people to understand that you don’t have to sacrifice beauty in going green.” Hanson warns against so-called “natural” cosmetics that abuse the term and may include harmful preservatives and synthetic ingredients. She assures, “Any product labeled ‘USDA certified organic’ contains 100 percent organic ingredients.” Her book mentions numerous brands she recommends.
Beauty Bonus Tip Healthy, moisturized skin is essential to natural beauty, many experts agree, noting that younger women need to unclog pores to prevent acne. They don’t need much moisturizing, but skin generally becomes drier with age, making good moisturizers important. Cox recommends jojoba oil to effect glowing skin. Hanson likes coconut oil, although she recommends rubbing it in, removing makeup and then taking it off with a hot, wet towel. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (SafeCosmetics.org) has created a helpful app for iPhone and Android users at ThinkDirtyApp.com. Simply download it and scan a store item’s barcode to immediately access information on the product’s toxic ingredients, along with recommendations for healthier alternatives. Kathleen Barnes is the author of many natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect by visiting her website at KathleenBarnes.com.
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when she moved to the U.S. “I fell in love with how challenging it was and the effects and changes I saw in my body. I got certified a year later and have been teaching ever since. I’m still in love with practicing it, no matter how tired I might be beforehand,” she says. Rather than a cardiovascular regimen, “Barre is good for developing core strength. You gain overall flexibility, muscle strength, improved posture and range of motion,” says Lisa Juliet, West Coast regional director of the teacher certification program (Barre Certification.com).
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magine having a ballerina’s physique, grace, strength and flexibility. That’s the potential of barre. “Barre is a combination of ballet, yoga and Pilates principles. We use small, isometric movements to temporarily fatigue muscles and make them long and lean. The so-called fatigue is what causes muscles to shake, and therefore, change,” explains Nadia
Yokarini-Kotsonis, a certified barre instructor at Physique Fitness Studio, in Grove City, Ohio. Students use a ballet barre to support themselves while doing the exercises. Yokarini-Kotsonis is among many former dancers that have embraced barre fitness. Trained in ballet, tap, contemporary and traditional dance in Athens, Greece, she discovered barre
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“What makes this workout brilliant is that the classes are designed to fit the goals and ability levels of all participants. Each set of exercises provides options ranging from the beginner to the more advanced barre enthusiast. Effective, yet safe, low-impact techniques provide ongoing challenges,” says Causey. Those that regularly practice realize many positive effects. “Your body becomes long and lean, similar to a ballet dancer’s. You learn to stand tall and become stronger with each class,” says Yokarini-Kotsonis. However, don’t expect it to be easy. “Even when you do it every day, you’ll still find it extremely challenging,” she adds. Most teachers individualize modifications for beginners. “I tell my students to do what they can. There’s no judgment here,” says Causey. Many yoga teachers offer barre classes as a beneficial complement to other sports and activities such as running. “It supplements your other endeavors,” notes Causey. Today’s barre classes feature bare feet and typical workout wear, specialized equipment and props, contemporary music and of course, the ballet barre. The whole experience is highly positive and upbeat, says Causey. Most fitness experts would agree that it’s good to add variety to workouts, and trying something new adds spice to the mix. Plus, for those that keep at it, says Yokarini-Kotsonis, “Barre can be the fastest results-oriented program you can undergo. Expect to see a change in your body in a month if you attend three to four classes a week.” Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer near Boston, MA. Connect by email at LyndaBassett@gmail.com.
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Grateful for EVERYTHING Create an Attitude of Gratitude All Day Long by Mary Lynn Ziemer
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he secret to happiness and finding the enduring joy we all seek is Thanksgiving—the simple act of continually giving thanks. To realize wonderful positive outcomes, up to and including seeming miracles, do one thing: Show gratitude all day long. Seeing everything in a new light, through a refreshing prism of love and appreciation, imparts a deep inner well of peace, calm and joy, making us feel more alive. We can feel that way every day, in every aspect of life, awaking each morning excited to create the day ahead and enthusiastic about each moment and then falling asleep at night embracing a profound feeling of gratitude for all the good we know and have. Happiness is contagious and becomes an upward spiral of joy naturally shared with others. Start today by launching a daily gratitude journal. This single action, the simplest and quickest way to get results, will foster a habit geared to change everything forever. It fills up our love tank, sparks success and benefits everyone. To embrace better relationships, health, clarity, life and tangible and intangible wealth: n Set a daily time for journal writing.
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n Pick a handful of things that prompt gratitude that day. Perhaps begin with people that support you in some way. Everything counts, from expressions of beauty to basic conveniences. Eventually the daily list will grow, generating the joy of gratitude at ever-higher levels. n It’s important to write with love and joy, because such feelings create your
world. Even if something’s a work in progress, like encouraging steps in a relationship, focus on what makes you feel good and want more of and you’ll start seeing more evidence of them. n Elaborate in detail about a particular thing that earns extra gratitude. This carries more benefits from intense feelings than creating a list. When we see how blessed we are with what we already have, it creates more of what we are grateful for, generating an endless cycle of gratitude. n Take notice of the surprises and little miracles that occur, and be sure to make note of them to evoke an even stronger level of awe and gratitude. Robert Emmons, Ph.D., of the University of California-Davis, a leading authority in researching the science of gratitude and its impact on wellbeing, instructs his study participants, “Be aware of your feelings and how you ‘relish’ and ‘savor’ this gift in your imagination. Take the time to be especially aware of the depth of your gratitude.” In other words, don’t hurry through this exercise like a to-do list. An all-day-long attitude of gratitude ramps up our awareness of life’s pleasures. It takes an already good life to a whole new zone of zest. Mary Lynn Ziemer is a master of Advanced Life Concepts, certified life and business coach, motivational speaker and author, with more than 30 years as an entrepreneur and corporate executive at two Fortune 100 companies. Connect at LivingAJoyfulLifeNow.com.
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et owners need to know how to spot signs of pain, which is the main focus of an upcoming workshop offered at Pet Supplies Plus in White Lake. On Thursday, November 19, from 7 to 8 p.m., Andrea Putt, DVM, of Commerce Village Veterinary Hospital, will help pet owners learn to recognize the warning signs, along with an overview of recent developments and treatment approaches. The workshop, titled "Pain Doesn’t Have to Hurt" is part of the "Pawsitively Healthy" series of workshops designed for the wellbeing of dogs and cats.
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Esme being checked by Dr. Andrea Putt "No pet should ever have to be in pain," says Putt. "New developments for treating pain in pets are being used to help dogs and cats with health problems and there are too many alternatives for acute or quick-onset pain, or chronic pain like that experienced with arthritis. The key is recognizing the signs.” Upcoming topics include kidney disease, arthritis, thyroid disease and more. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Please remember to leave your pets at home. There is a $5 donation per workshop with all proceeds going to Elizabeth Lake Animal Rescue. The Pawsitively Healthy workshops are being held at Pet Supplies Plus, 6845 Highland Road, White Lake. To register, call Addy Shattuck at 248-889-4131 or visit Addyspsp.wordpress.com.
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he old line, “He followed me home, can we keep him?” used to get a kid a dog or cat of his own. In today’s homes, it’s not that easy. Choosing a pet is a personal choice not to be taken lightly nor made on another person’s behalf. A surprise pet is a bad idea. Rather than gift a pet during the holidays or at any other time, give a coupon to be redeemed after extensive and careful consideration. Involve the whole family in listing pros and cons, deal breakers and must-haves. Lifestyle adjustments by everyone are to be expected, but pets shouldn’t make all the sacrifices. Available time and space, daily routines and costs all matter in determining the perfect pet.
admits he would’ve fallen in love with any dog. His wife, Sarah, searched to find the one that would work best for them. Based on past experience, Sarah knew that she didn’t want a herding, massive, shedding or miniature pet. She was drawn to Labrador types and found Marley, a golden/basset mix rescue that moved in as Michael was undergoing cancer treatment. “She’s calm, playful and wants to be near, but doesn’t smother, is stubborn, yet trainable, and mostly obedient,” Sarah says. “Plus, she’s content to nap or go on three-mile walks. Walking Marley helped Michael’s recovery after surgery. She was good with just sniffing the green off of a blade of grass until he was ready to head home.”
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visited websites, shelters, adopt-a-thons and rescue groups,” she says. “As a single person with a full-time job, I wanted a dog that would fit with my work, volunteer and exercise schedules.” Riley, a bloodhound/Lab mix, fit the bill. Shelter workers can project how large a dog will get when fully grown, as well as their temperament and other breed traits. Carver was cautioned that Riley was an active animal, needed long walks and would ultimately top 100 pounds. Now age 11, he’s a companionable 135 pounds. “I was surprised at how easy it was to change my routine to accommodate playtime, mile-long walks and training. He’s laid back and gentle for his size,” comments Carver, a blog talk radio show host in Parma, Ohio. Danielle Nay, an expat from the UK, researched for two years before choosing Freeway, her neighbor-friendly löwchen. He’s a mid-size dog, big enough to be a manly companion, but the right size for a high-rise apartment. “When his humans are busy, Freeway flings his own ball down the hall and then runs after it,” she says.
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The perfect pet doesn’t have to be perfect in looks or health. Dorie Herman, of Jersey City, New Jersey, a graphic designer for Martha Stewart Living, in New York City, is the human behind Chloe Kardoggian, a Chihuahua and puppy mill rescue, age 11, which she describes as “three pounds, two teeth, one giant tongue and an Instagram sensation.” Due to poor nutrition, mill dogs often lose their teeth as young adults, causing their tongues to
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hang out. She advocates for older dogs and an adopt/don’t buy policy. “With senior animals, you know what you’re getting. They have personality,” says Herman. “With my work schedule, I wanted an older pet, small and piddlepad trained.”
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Herbert Palmer, of Morris Plains, New Jersey, now with Green the Grid Group, worked for a moving company when three kittens showed up near the loading dock. A co-worker took one. Not in the market for a cat, much less two, Palmer tried to find them good, safe homes. After five days, he realized, Lucky and Day had a home—with him. “Sometimes we adopt them. Many times they adopt us,” he confides. Falling in love doesn’t depend solely on what looks good on paper. Everyone deserves to find their “heart” pet— when that first exchanged look proclaims, “He’s mine.” Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Inspired Health Conversation - 9am-3pm. Align your mind and body, control weight and more with intuitive neuroscience coaching. Bethany Perry will be available to chat on Tuesdays to inspire your health this season. $35. InnerSource Health & Wellness, 1460 Walton Blvd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Bethany Perry 248-841-8535 to preschedule. See ad page 29.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Stressed for the Holidays? 6:45pm. Stress affects both the mind and body. Learn the hidden causes of stress-related health problems and what you CAN do. Dr. Richard K. Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates Nutrition Response Testing. FREE. Clear Choice Natural Healthcare 1953 W. South Blvd, TROY. Call 248-879-1900 to register.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Sacred Wave Gong Immersion - 6:30-8pm. Join us for empowering sound therapy as we are caressed by the loving waves of sound and carried into clarity and connectedness. $35. Total Body Fitness, 1567 Union Lake Rd, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP. Andrea 248-360-5350. See ad page 54.
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Organic Dinner and A Movie Double Feature! 7-11pm. Start the evening with a local, organic foods dinner. Then watch "Fresh: the Movie" and "Dirt: The Movie." Both films have an inspiring, positive outlook on creating change in our food system. $20 ea/prepaid. Westwind Farm House, 11487 Reid Rd. SWARTZ CREEK. RSVP 810-735-9192. See ad page 16. Headaches, Migraines, and Sinus...OH MY! Noon. Stop them from stopping you. Presented by: Dr Bence, DC, CCWP. What are headaches? What causes headaches? How to prevent and limit headaches. Can I do this without Medications? There really are better health choices that are easy to model into your family's lives. FREE! Better Health Market, 14105 Hall Rd, SHELBY TWP. Space Limited. RSVP 248-879-1900. See ad page 27. Sacred Wave Gongs at Cityoga - 12-1:30pm. Join us for empowering sound therapy as we are caressed by the loving waves of sound and carried into clarity and connectedness. $30. Cityoga Room, 287 South Bound Gratiot, MOUNT CLEMENS. Susan Larnet 586-229-2421. See ad page 54.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Biomeridian Assessments - 4-7pm. Presented by: Julie Johnson. Using the Biomeridian computer,
Juli will give a basic mini assessment to determine gluten sensitivity particularly related to wheat, whole wheat, and whole grains. Gluten sensitivity testing will also include a quick look at the organs most commonly affected by gluten. Your digestive system, sinuses and adrenal glands. FREE! Better Health Market, 17696 W 13 Mile, BEVERLY HILLS. Space limited. RSVP 248-645-5500. See ad page 27.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Anti-aging Solutions by Nerium - 7pm. Learn about the latest cutting-edge anti-aging solutions for your face, body and mind. Come learn what makes the Nerium products and business model so special and how it is changing so many lives. FREE. LaSala Banquet Center, 6840 N. Rochester Rd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Contact Rosa 586-2551146. See ad page 30. Yoga to Balance the Doshas - 7:30-9pm. This is a practice to balance the physical constitutions of Ayurvedic medicine. We'll discuss each briefly and then do a short practice for balancing each dosha separately, pitta, kapha and vata $20. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Slight Edge Success Training – 10am-1pm. Learn from top leaders in the industry how doing a few simple things consistently and persistently over a long period of time using 3rd party sales tools is the secret to creating massive duplication and long-term residual wealth. $20 for new Nerium brand partners. LaSala Banquet Center, 6840 N. Rochester Rd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Contact Rosa 586-2551146. See ad page 30.
Holiday Cooking Class with MacroVal - Noon. Learn how to prepare Holiday dishes that the whole family will enjoy and incorporate healthy ingredients. Menu: Millet Tempeh Loaf and Millet Mashed Potato with Gravy. All recipes are vegan and gluten-free. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. Space limited. RSVP 248-7358100. See ad page 27.
Terrified of the holiday menu? - 7pm. Give yourself the gift of Health. Presented by: Aaron Wallace. Would you like to lose weight, improve energy, boost your immune system and get healthy when everyone else is resigned to weight gain? Learn how to boost your metabolism and be healthier and balanced by making smarter choices at your holiday feast. FREE. Better Health Market, 2053 S. Telegraph, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. 248334-9500. See ad page 27.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Free Holistic Veteran's Event - 10am-2pm. Complementary Massage In honor of Veteran's Day, plus free classes. Irene's Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd, Southfield. 248-350-1400. See Spotlight page 12.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Terrified of the holiday menu? - Noon. Give yourself the gift of Health. Presented by: Aaron Wallace. Would you like to lose weight, improve
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energy, boost your immune system and get healthy when everyone else is resigned to weight gain? Learn how to boost your metabolism and be healthier and balanced by making smarter choices at your holiday feast. FREE! Better Health Market, 14105 Hall Rd, SHELBY TWP. Space Limited. RSVP 248-879-1900. See ad page 27.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Inspired Health Conversation - 9am-3pm. Align your mind and body, control weight and more with intuitive neuroscience coaching. Bethany Perry will be available to chat on Tuesdays to inspire your health this season. $35. InnerSource Health & Wellness, 1460 Walton Blvd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Bethany Perry 248-841-8535 to preschedule. See ad page 29.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Edible & Ecological Landscapes - 7-9pm. The Sierra Club Crossroads Group presents Mark Angelini and Trevor Newman, owners of Roots to Fruits, who will explore the core principles of ecological landscape design, from soil management and water harvesting to food production, and share the joy and importance of developing holistic human habitats and resilient local economies and communities. FREE. BRIGHTON District Library, 100 Library Drive. Info: Mary Novrocki at 734775-8139.
Preventing Cardiovascular Disease Seminar - 6:30pm. Conducted by: Brian Aemisegger and Anthony Moses, who will discuss cardiovascular disease, the number one killer according to the Center for Disease Control, and tips to decrease your risk of obtaining this deadly disease through Stress management, Vo2 max testing, coupled with a structured and individualized Cardiovascular Program, Nutritional and Supplemental recommendations. FREE! Better Health Market, 17696 W 13 Mile, BEVERLY HILLS. Space limited. RSVP 248-645-5500. See ad page 27.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Better Health Now and in the Future - 5:307:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN, FirstLine Therapy Program Coordinator, will conduct a special 2-hour session for those interested in understanding how a customized lifestyle program can support better health and reduce disease risk. The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Suite 100, CLARKSTON. Please call to register at 248-625-6677. See ad page 17.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Meet AMMA -7-10pm. Meet Mata Amritanandamayi, renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader. Numbered tokens for individual blessings are distributed at 5:45pm. Tokens are limited by time constraints. Free. Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, 400 Renaissance Dr, DETROIT. 734-995-0029. See ad page 35.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Girish Kirtan at House Of Yoga - 7:30-9:30pm. Girish, an accomplished musician, loving wordsmith
linking lyrics and rhythm, sings traditional Sanskrit mantras with a modern flavor and devotional heart. Sing, dance, meditate and be uplifted. $20. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.
MELT Hand & Foot Intro Workshop - 11:30am12:30pm. Erase pain & tension in your hands, feet, neck & low back brought on by everyday stress, overuse and aging. This simple self-treatment technique can make your whole body feel better & provide relief. $20. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 54.
Terrified of the holiday menu? - Noon. Give yourself the gift of Health. Presented by: Aaron Wallace. Would you like to lose weight, improve energy, boost your immune system and get healthy when everyone else is resigned to weight gain? Learn how to boost your metabolism and be healthier and balanced by making smarter choices at your holiday feast. FREE! Better Health Market, 17696 W 13 Mile, BEVERLY HILLS. Space limited. RSVP 248-645-5500. See ad page 27.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Inspired Health Conversation - 9am-3pm. Align your mind and body, control weight and more with intuitive neuroscience coaching. Bethany Perry will be available to chat on Tuesdays to inspire your health this season. $35. InnerSource Health & Wellness, 1460 Walton Blvd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Bethany Perry 248-841-8535 to preschedule. See ad page 29. Devi Bhava- 7pm . A celebration devoted to world peace. Numbered tokens for individual blessings are distributed at 5:30pm. Tokens are limited by time constraints. Free. Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, 400 Renaissance Dr, Detroit. 734-995-0029. See ad page 35.
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Meet AMMA - 11am-5pm. Mata Amritanandamayi, renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Numbered tokens for individual blessings are distributed at 9:30am. Tokens are limited by time constraints. Free. Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, 400 Renaissance Dr, DETROIT. 734-9950029. See ad page 35.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Annual Winter Ducks Outing at Kensington Metropark - 1pm. Join the Sierra Club Crossroads Group at the Nature Center to witness one of nature’s amazing shows: the annual migration of ducks, geese, and other waterfowl heading south for the winter. Bring binoculars or viewing scope for this outing with experienced Audubon leader Dan Minock. Activity is FREE but requires an annual or daily Metropark pass. Kensington Rd, just north of I-96, MILFORD. Info: John Wilson 734-355-3822.
Candlelight Yoga with music by Girish - 7:309pm. A gentle yoga class led by Abby accompanied by live music and mantra of Girish on harmonium/ guitar. Sanskrit chants to soothe the soul on the cellular level. Deep. Pre-register, space limited to 34. $20. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Retreat with AMMA – (11/23, 11/24). Retreat with Mata Amritanandamayi, renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader. Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, 400 Renaissance Dr, DETROIT. 734-9950029. See ad page 35.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 4th Monday Sacred Wave Gong - 7-8:30pm. Join us for empowering sound therapy as we are caressed by the loving waves of sound and carried into clarity and connectedness. $25. Tree of Life Holistic Center, 33317 Grand River, FARMINGTON. Christopher 248-721-7094. See ad page 54.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Bread Baking Class: Spelt Day - 1-4 pm. Learn to use wonderful spelt flour in differing ways: light sandwich bread, great for improving leftover Turkey sandwiches and soft, gooey Cinnamon Rolls. Take home one of each. A non-stressful, delicious way to spend quality time with good friends during an otherwise hectic weekend. $25/prepaid. Westwind Farm House, 11487 Reid Rd. SWARTZ CREEK. RSVP 810-735-9192. See ad page 16.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 Brighton Recreation Area Penosha Trail Hike - 1-3:30pm. Hike five miles with the Sierra Club Crossroads Group through woods and meadows on the Penosha Trail. Outing is FREE but requires a Michigan Passport or daily pass for entry. BRIGHTON Recreation Area, 6360 Chilson Road, Bishop Lake parking lot, off Bishop Lake Rd. Info: John Wilson at 734-355-3822. Bread Baking Class: Holiday Celebration Bread & Cinnamon Rolls - 1-4 pm. Linda’s version of a Greek Celebration Bread, combined with a Serbian
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Kolach and German Stollen bread, laden with fruit, nuts, & flavorings. We’ll also do cinnamon rolls, made from much softer spelt; excellent gooey treats for family and friends. Take a loaf of bread and a pan of rolls home. $28/prepaid. Westwind Farm House, 11487 Reid Rd. SWARTZ CREEK. RSVP 810-735-9192. See ad page 16.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 Better Health Now and in the Future - 5:307:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN, FirstLine Therapy Program Coordinator, will conduct a special 2-hour session for those interested in understanding how a customized lifestyle program can support better health and reduce disease risk. The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Suite 100, CLARKSTON. Please call to register at 248-625-6677. See ad page 17.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Holiday Pastries Class - 1-4pm. Taken from our years at Farmer’s Markets, we make some of the very best and most popular pastries in our repertoire. Starting with our braided fruit-filled coffee cakes, to our sooo buttery and versatile shortbread, to our sooo lemony lemon curd, these treats are not commonly found and are uncommonly wonderful on the tongue! Take one of each home, and of course, recipes. $30. /prepaid. Westwind Farm House, 11487 Reid Rd. SWARTZ CREEK. RSVP 810-735-9192. See ad page 16.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27 Huron Meadows Metropark XC Ski - 1pm. (Hike, if no snow). Join the Sierra Club Crossroads Group for an afternoon of cross-country skiing. Meet at the Huron Meadows ski center (equipment rentals available). Skill level: all; Difficulty level: easy to moderate. Outing is FREE and open to members and nonmembers. Metroparks pass required for entry and parking. Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd., BRIGHTON. Info: John Wilson at 734-355-3822.
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Saturday, January 16, 2016 - 9am-3pm Cost: $125 MindsEye Bookstore and Wellness Center 81 Macomb Place, MOUNT CLEMENS Register: Jennifer Rossi 586-468-6463 Info: generative-leadership.org
Short Form Ashtanga Yoga - 9:15-10:15am. Walk in for $13 and warm up with an energetic Ashtanga Yoga class. Or take advantage of our good deals to practice every Sunday. No pre-registration. $13. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54. 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. Royal Oak Church of Christ, 115 S Campbell Road, ROYAL OAK, Contact Grace 586-808-2148. Mindfulness & Meditation - 6-7pm, 3rd Sundays monthly. Learning to meditate isn't as hard or difficult as you may think, if you can breathe you can meditate. All levels of experience is welcomed. FREE. 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 45. Barrobics - 9-10am. Also Thur. Class is designed to stretch and tone ones body. Great class for all ages. $10 /class drop-on or $7/class for 10-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Ms Janet 810-667-2101. See ad page 37. Yoga as Complimentary Therapy - 9-10am. Yoga as complimentary therapy. Unburden yourself of stress, trauma, anxiety etc. A way to aid you to not allow the past or present control your life. $10, 2265 Livernois Rd. Ste 260, TROY. Naomi Casement LMSW, CAADC 810-964-5400. See ad page 27. Hypnotherapy with Cheryl Beshada, C.M.Ht. - 9:30am-7pm by appt. Also Wed’s. Cheryl teaches and specializes in Personal Empowerment, Releasing Blocks and Patterns of Negative Behavior, Higher Self Communication. Free Consultation. WARREN. 586-751-7500. See ad page 25. 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.
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Breastfeeding Info/Support: La Leche League of Warren - 10:15 am. 2nd 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. Tai Chi - 11:45am-12:45pm. Also Thur. Everyone welcome, no need for workout cloths. $15/class drop-on or $10/class for 8-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Ms Janet 810-667-2101. See ad page 37. Gentle Yoga - Noon-1pm. Perfect for beginners or those with physical challenges. We modify the postures to fit each student’s abilities and health needs. Beaumont Hospital, ROYAL OAK, Cancer Center, First Floor Classroom, $10/class. For more information call 248-551-9990. 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, gut health, risks and support. FREE. Rebekah's Health & Nutrition Source, 588 S Main, LAPEER. 810-660-8585. Awareness Through Movement® - 6-6:45pm. Join us for gentle movement classes designed to help you move, feel & perform optimally. Bring a mat & 2 towels. Wear comfortable clothing. $15 drop in or 6-class card. Awakening Movements, 3121 Rochester Rd, ROYAL OAK. Lisa Ponichter 248321-0358. See ad page 53. Yoga - 6-7:15pm. All fitness levels welcome, Bring own yoga mat. Certified Instructors. $15 /class drop-on or $10/class for 8-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Ms Janet 810-667-2101. See ad page 37. Ashtanga Short Form - 6:30-7:30pm. Ujayyi Breath, Bandhas, Drishti. If this sounds like home to you, please join us for our led Ashtanga Yoga class. Energizing and Stabilizing. $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54. Tai Chi 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 51. 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
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Simmons, Total Health Colon Care 586-268-5444. See ad page 50. Sacred Wave Gong Immersions - 7-8:30pm. Relaxing, Replenishing, Rejuvenating group Sound Therapy. $25/single session. Four session package/$20 each. 25% of the proceeds from our events are donated to support local charitable efforts. 301 W. Fourth St, Ste 490, ROYAL OAK. RSVP: Christopher Davis 248-721-7094. See ad page 54. Recover & Revitalize Yoga - 7:15-8:30pm. Whether you're an athlete or just a weekend warrior, this basic class can help you unwind those tight spots to feel on top of your game. Every Monday! $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.
deterioration. $15/drop-in or 6-class discount. Genesys Athletic Club on the Genesys Health Park Campus, GRAND BLANC. Info/Reg: 810606-7526 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. 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 45. Tai Chi - 6:30-7:30pm. Everyone welcome, no need for workout cloths. $15/class drop-on or $10/class for 8-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Ms Janet 810-667-2101. See ad page 37.
Golden Fitness - 8-8:45am. Also Thur. Great for the mature body who wants to improve balance, coordination, mental awarness in friendly environment. $5/class drop-on or $4/class for 10-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Ms Janet 810-667-2101. See ad page 37. Yoga/Play - 8:45am-9:45am. This class is great for those who desire to do yoga but don't want the burden of childcare. Bring own yoga matt & few small toys. $15 /class drop-on or $10/class for 8-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Ms Janet 810-667-2101. See ad page 37. Basic Flow Yoga - 9:15-10:15am. Also Thur. Works for any body. $5. Check our schedule for our other $7 weekday classes. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54. 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 25. Exercise Program for People with Parkinson's - 10-11am. PWR (Parkinson's Wellness Recovery) is a research-based exercise technique that uniquely addresses the cognitive, emotional, sensory and motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's. Goal is to improve the quality of life and slow motor
Transform Tuesdays - 6:30-7:30pm. Weekly guided meditation. Each week is a short talk followed by a different type of meditation. $10. CLAWSON. Jeannie 248-840-1577. For schedule, see website in ad page 16. Jivamukti Yoga with Abby - 6:30-7:45pm. This is Vinyasa for the tried and true. The dedicated practitioner who seeks "the real, who is ready to go deep. Welcome OM! $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248556-0992. 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. Young Living Essential Oils - 7-8:30pm. First Tuesday of every month: Essential Oils & supplements that may work for you. Zyto scans by appointment. Donation $5. Pamela's Salon, 60460 Mt. Vernon, ROCHESTER. Pamela Visser 248931-2710. See ad page 51. Slow Power Yoga - 7:15-8:30pm. $13. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54. Yoga as Complimentary Therapy - 7:30-8:30pm. Yoga as complimentary therapy. Unburden yourself of stress, trauma, anxiety etc. A way to aid you to not
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allow the past or present control your life. $10, 2265 Livernois Rd Ste 260, TROY. Naomi Casement LMSW, CAADC 810-964-5400. See ad page 27. 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. 248520-1011 See ad page 45. 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. Free Hypnotherapy Talk - 8-9pm. 1st &3rd Tue. Interested in Hypnotherapy or Hypnomassage? Come listen to a talk, experience a mini hypnotherapy session and get any questions answered. FREE. CLAWSON. Jeannie 248-840-1577. See ad page 16.
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 45. Ayuryoga Class - 9:30-10:30am. The is a basic Hatha Yoga class taught with Ayurvedic principle to balance the Doshas. Meditation and Pranayama are part of each class. All levels. $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54. Adult Women’s and Children’s Domestic Violence Support Groups - 10-11:30am. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, HOWELL. Info: 517-548-1350. 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 45.
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Awareness Through Movement® - 11-11:45am. Join us for gentle movement classes designed to help you move, feel & perform optimally. Bring a mat & 2 towels. Wear comfortable clothing. $15 drop in or 6-class card. Awakening Movements, 3121 Rochester Rd, ROYAL OAK. Lisa Ponichter 248-321-0358. See ad page 53. 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 poses through the creative use of a chair. which replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of the body. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54. Yoga Midafternoon - 3-4pm. 8 classes for $80, great class for thoses parents/students with busy schedules, bring own yoga mat. $15 /class drop-on or $10/class for 8-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Ms Janet 810-667-2101. See ad page 37. Learn to Meditate Classes - 6:30-7:30pm. Every other Wednesday. Learn beginning through advanced techniques. 1-7 weeks. $35. CLAWSON. Jeannie 248-840-1577. Info: See website, ad page 16. Barrobics - 6:30-7:30pm. Also Fri 8am. Class is designed to stretch and tone ones body. Great class for all ages. $10 /class drop-on or $7/class for 10-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Ms Janet 810-667-2101. See ad page 37. Effortless Meditation Class - 7pm-8pm. FREE meditation class open to all. Emphasis on using the breath as a tool for Effortless Meditation. Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. Info: Denise Everheart 248-705-5004.
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Oigong with Gary Abersold - 7-8:15pm. A powerful routine to use daily. A system of healing energy from China. Use breathing, gentle movement, meditation to improve posture & concentration! FREE. Irene's Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Road, SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248350-1400. See ad page 25. Basic Hatha Yoga - 7:45-8:45pm. A class for every BODY. Breath initiates movement of body and a turning inward for a meditative experience. A safe and sacred practice for all. $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.
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Morning Ashtanga - 7-8am. Short Form first series Ashtanga with Abby. A quiet, meditative practice with hands on adjustments and assistance with alignment. $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.
Private Guided Meditation - 10am-8pm. Come experience a talk and guided meditation chosen based on your individual needs and goals. Learn a variety of meditation techniques and practices. $25. CLAWSON. Jeannie 248-840-1577. See ad page 16. Barrobics - 11:45am-12:45pm. Also Mon 9am.Class is designed to stretch and tone ones body. Great class for all ages. $10 /class drop-in or $7/class for 10-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Ms Janet 810-667-2101. See ad page 37. Gentle Yoga - 11am-Noon. Perfect for beginners or those with physical challenges. We modify the postures to fit each student’s abilities and health needs. Beaumont Hospital, ROYAL OAK, Cancer Center, First Floor Classroom, $10/class. For more information call 248-551-9990. 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. Crazy Cheap Yoga ~ Slow Flow - 3:30-4:30pm. Proper alignment, breath, & playfulness. Postures held longer build muscle, & inner strength to deepen peace, build confidence, flexibility & balance $5. Irene's Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Road, SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 25. Kundalini Yoga & Gongs - 5:30-6:30pm. Primary tools of asana, breath, & meditation. Activate life force. Simple exercise, mantra, & mudra. Relax, let go with sound of gongs ~ Valerie Weir! $5. Irene's Myomassology Institute , 26061 Franklin Road, SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 25. Hot Yoga - 5:45-6:45pm. Room heated to 95 degrees, release toxins and increase your immune system. Previous yoga experienced is recommended for this fast pace flow. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. 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. Jivamukti Light - 6:30-7:30pm. A light version of an advanced vinyasa practice. If you are familiar with Ashtanga / Vinyasa and are looking to go deeper, come practice! $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54. Pregnancy/Parenting Enrichment - 7-8pm. Doulas from all over Michigan discuss a wide range of
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Yoga - 9-10:15am. All fitness levels welcome, Bring own yoga mat. Certified Instructors. $15 /class drop-in or $10/class for 8-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Ms Janet 810-667-2101. See ad page 37. Yin Yoga - 5:345-7pm. 1st & 3rd Fridays. Yin Yoga targets the connective tissues, ligaments and joints that aren't normally stretched, all levels, great for runners and body builders. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD MI. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54. Restorative Yoga - 5:45-7pm. 2nd & 4th Fridays. We work very hard in our lives & while we may sleep, we rarely take time to rest. Restorative yoga help us learn to relax & rest deeply. All levels. $14. Santohsa Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. 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. 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.
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TWP. Mary Anne Demo 586-943-5785. Learn to Meditate Classes - 12:45pm-1:45pm. Every other Saturday starting in September. Learn beginning through advanced techniques. 1-7 weeks. $35. CLAWSON. Jeannie 248-840-1577. Info: See website, ad page 16. Yoga for Kids - 11:15am-Noon. Ages 5 to 11, yoga can enhance their flexibility, strength, coordination, and body awareness. In addition, their concentration and sense of calm. $9. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 54. Chair Yoga - 12-12:45pm. Even those who can't get up and down from the floor can benefit from yoga. Unwind, release and build strength seated or using a chair for support. $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.
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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 16.
JING FEI HUANG, CAC, OMD
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 & 17.
WALLER WELLNESS CENTER
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 55.
BOWEN THERAPY MARK ROGERS
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MICHIGAN ORIENTAL MEDICINE
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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CHIROPRACTIC NATURAL WELLNESS & PAIN RELIEF CENTER
Grand Blanc • 810-694-3576 NWPRC.com Dr. Morningstar is the developer of the TornadoSuit and ARC3D Scoliosis Therapy. His treatment ap‑ proach 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 36.
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 23.
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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 25.
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Janie Jeffery, NHP, CCT LaVida Massage, 3050 Union Lake Rd #3d, Commerce Township • 248-366-4611
FDA approved and registered equipment in a professional, clean and comfortable environment. Janie is a Natural Health Practitioner and Certified Colon Therapist, with18 years experience in alternative medicine.
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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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Pain/stress relief and more with Craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy and holistic nutrition. 11 years experience.
WALLER WELLNESS CENTER
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 & over 25 years of experience. Her skilled hands relieve the discomfort of chronic pain, migraines, Fibromyalgia, TMJ, PTSD, anxiety disorders, chronic fatigue, ADD and more. When you need relief, you want experienced hands. Call now for an appointment. See ad page 55.
DENTISTRY DAVID EWING, DDS, LPC
Gateway Dental 5321 Gateway Centre Blvd., Flint 810-250-7191 General Dentistry, including root canals, dentures, extractions, bridges, composite (white) fillings, crowns, TMJ, N.E.T. for pain control, anxiety and more. Nutrition and ZOOM teeth whitening. See ad page 8.
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 biocom‑ patible approach. We perform mercury free/ mercury safe dentistry in a friendly, caring atmo‑ sphere for the entire family. See ad page 32.
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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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ENERGY HEALING BECKY STEVENS HOLISTIC ALTERNATIVES, LLC
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Safe, effective options utiliz‑ ing medical intuition to as‑ sess the root cause of dis‑ ease or dysfunction in the body. Also herbal, homeo‑ pathic, JMT and vibro‑ pathic remedies. Physician testimonials available. See ad page 29.
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 19.
EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES SERVICES LLC
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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LUCKY’S NATURAL FOODS, LLC Since 1974, 248-693-1209 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion Historic Business District LuckysNaturalFoods.com
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FENG SHUI CATHERINE HILKER, OWNER Creating Sanctuary 248-547-4965 www.CatherineHilker.com
Life Coaching, Feng Shui and Space Purification services. Call today and make permanent positive changes in your home, business and life.
NERIUM INTERNATIONAL
Rosa Engelman, Ind. Brand Partner 586-255-8665 • RosaEngelman1@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 30.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES HOLISTIC WELLBEING
Susan Miller, CBP, CNHP • 248-953-9402 Essential Oil Executive Consultant/Teacher Weight Loss and Pain Programs
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HERBALISTS ORCHID LEAF HERBALS
Dawn Fleetwood MH, CId. 2290 E. Hill, Grand Blanc 810-953-9500 • DawnFleetwood.com
Using natures organic plants in sophisticated formulas to fix the cause of the problem versus the symptoms. Specializing in Microbiome testing, Digestion, IBS, Leaky Gut, Detoxification.
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 CUTLER INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 31350 Telegraph Rd., Bingham Farms 248-663-0165 CutlerIntegrativeMedicine.com
A premier Naturopathic health and wellness center dedicated to providing so‑ lutions not helped by our current medical paradigm. As a Licensed Naturo‑ pathic Physician, Dr. Cutler has the highest training, and gets to the root of your problems. See ad page 5.
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 & 17.
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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.
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 as‑ sisting those with complex chronic illness to restore well being. Services in‑ clude IV nutrient therapy, hormone balancing, nutri‑ tional counseling, individualized functional medi‑ cine 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. Patients tell us we give the most comprehensive evaluation they've ever had! (having 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 55.
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Waller Wellness Center • 248-844-1414 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com 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 55.
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 21.
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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 7.
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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 15.
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 40.
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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.
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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.
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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 9.
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Patients come to us every day with problems that other doctors have dismissed as untreatable or simply in their heads. We can help with: • Fatigue • Hair Loss • Brain Fog • Weight Gain • Mood Swings • Hormone Imbalance • Anxiety • Digestive Issues • Memory Loss • Insomnia • and much more…
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I just want to talk about all of the great things coming to Dr. Christine has done for me. I came in with at least 5 years of having problems with my bowel movements and just being constipated all of the time. Within the first week or two, everything started changing and it’s just been going really awesome and I am so happy I came here. I just really get the feeling that Dr. Christine really cares about each and every one of her patients. I am really glad I made the choice to come. ~Dina N., Warren, 43 years old
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It is great seeing her. I am learning a lot and I recommend anybody coming to see her. I don’t have a problem going in my car and having to find out where the nearest bathroom or anything like that so that is a huge improvement and a lot off of my mind. ~Melinda C., Sterling Heights 53, years old
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After my third child I was having some difficulty with acne and weight gain and bloating... I couldn’t get my wedding rings back on... I had a rash on my eyes. Finally, the last straw was I found 2 lumps in my abdomen and I started to get nervous. I went to my dermatologist. I went to my OB. I went to my General Practitioner, and all of them just kept telling me, you’re a mother of 3, this is just what happens. You’re going to be slow to lose weight. Your hormones change. You’re going to have acne. You’re going to be tired, all of these things keep changing because you’re a mother of 3. I was not satisfied with that answer and somebody suggested I come see Dr. Christine. All of those things I just talked about are GONE! I would suggest that if you are frustrated with some things in your life, healthwise, to come check it out and see what she can do for you. ~Laura G., Clinton Township 36 years old
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