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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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“Let our New Year’s resolution be this: We will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word.” ~ Goran Persson, former prime minister of Sweden

s we sit down to write our 12th letter of the year to you, it’s hard to find the right words of inspiration to share to wish you a wonderful December. The holidays are here, with all the joys and experiences of this season of giving and love. Yet it is a complicated and conflicted world in which we live, and global peace is still our collective dream. So we will keep our message simple and yet oh-so-challenging. Find peace, make peace, keep peace. In your heart. In your actions. In your morning intention when you wake. In what you know to be true in your heart as you drift to sleep. Make peace and love the central themes of how you interact with your family, your children, the pushy person at the store and the rude driver in the other car who cuts you off. Do this because we need each and every one of us together to build collective peace, love and unity—this is a grassroots action we can all become active in every day. Today and always, no phrase rings truer than the traditional message of the season: “On Earth peace, and goodwill to all.”

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acred Wave Gong Immersions (SWGI) presents a special event called Voices of the Angels at The Birmingham Unitarian Church on Saturday, December 12. The first session will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. with the second session following from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $40. During Voices of the Angels, the gongs will sing for 90 minutes and Carol Damoth, a certified healing touch and craniosacral practitioner, will offer gentle hands-on energy medicine. "Our gong immersions bathe the participants in healing waves of sound supporting each individual's innate healing wisdom," explains Christopher Davis, co-founder of SWGI, "offering an opportunity for expanded awareness and higher consciousness. 10 percent of the proceeds from our sessions go to support The Women's Special Needs Fund of The Wobbly Kitchen and Gilda's Club Metro Detroit. In the spirit of the season, each guest who attends Voices of the Angels will receive a gift certificate for one of our weekly sessions.” SWGI also holds weekly group sound therapy sessions on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. The cost for weekly gong immersions is $25.

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Working Together for a Sustainable Future Holiday Baking Classes at Swartz Creek Organic Farm

estwind Farm, west of Swartz Creek, is Lee and Linda Purdy’s 120 acre working and educational organic farm with meadows, woods and animals. They offer year-round classes and events around the theme of simple living. Some of the topics explored at the farm events include baking breads and pastries from scratch, preserving food, wildlife, organic gardening and cooking, and outdoor yoga. Each class is hands on, and everyone takes their own creation home. “Growing the educational side of an organic farm can be just as important as growing food, because we can help people to understand just how much they are a part of it all, and how we can all work together for a sustainable future,” states Linda Purdy. Class prices range from $20-40. Upcoming baking classes include Holiday Celebration Bread and Spelt Cinnamon Rolls, December 5, 1 to 4 p.m. and Holiday Pastries. Braided Coffee Cakes, Lemon Curd, and Scottish Shortbread, December 12, 1 to 4 p.m. The Westwind Farm is located at 11487 Reid Road, Swartz Creek. For more information or to register for the classes, call 810-735-9192 or visit their website at WestwindMilling.com/farm. See ad page 18. natural awakenings

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Natural Building & Sustainable Living Skills Live and Learn at 2016 Winternship in Oxford

he Winternship at the Strawbale Studio & Sustainable Living Program takes place from January 4 to February 4. Students will live and learn on-site for a month in a rural wooded setting in Oxford. The program includes four weekend workshops, which are also open to the public, such as Thatching and Reed Collection, Round Pole Framing, Rocket Stove, and Earth Plasters and Sculpting. Other monthly activities and classes include Natural Building Lectures, Fermenting, a permaculture meetup and full moon potluck. During the week, there will be classes on the basics of design, foundation, wall systems and sculpting of a small cob model. Daily life includes fermenting and learning other sustainable living skills such as worm composting and hay box cooking. The fee is $950, with an "early bird" registration discount available, and includes room, board, all activities and materials. There are several openings for people who can assist with the running of the center for 10 hours per week (office, grounds, reed collection and household). Participants all help with cooking and household activities. For fee options and more detailed information, contact Deanne Bednar by email at ecoartdb@gmail.com, visit their website at StrawBaleStudio.org or call 248-496-4088. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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newsbriefs VOILÀ! Now the Body Helps Heal Itself Birmingham Practitioner Announces New Mobility Therapy Do you have a special event in the community? Open a new office? Move? Recently become certified in a new modality?

ark Rogers, owner and lead therapist at Advanced Bodywork, LLC in Birmingham, is announcing the new VOILÀ Method of Structural Joint Balancing. "VOILÀ is similar to cranial sacral therapy in its application," explains Rogers. "But what makes it unique is that corrections are not just done while the client is lying on the treatment table. We assess and correct in all sorts of positions; standing, seated, lying down...but also any specific positions of movement or action that are painful or where there isn't full mobility. It is easy to apply VOILÀ to things like bending over to pick up a box, standing in the kitchen cutting vegetables, yoga or sports poses that feel tight or restricted, sitting in a chair while working at a computer, or repetitive movements on an assembly line. There really is no limitation." The VOILÀ Method was developed by Joel Crandall, a kinesiologist, exercise physiologist and bodyworker. Crandall started teaching his method earlier this year and is receiving positive reviews throughout the United States and abroad. "It is very complementary to the Bowen Therapy technique that I do," says Rogers. "With Bowen, I am primarily correcting postural imbalances by working with muscle release techniques aimed at balancing the pelvis and functional leg length discrepancies. VOILÀ gives me more options to assess and address specific movement patterns that need improvement.” A session cost is only $60 in December. Advanced Bodywork is located at 1775 East 14 Mile Road, Birmingham. For more information call Mark Rogers at 248-761-4135 or visit VoilaMethod.com or the Advanced Bodywork website at AdvancedBowenwork.com. See ad page 20.

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ic Leshley, owner of Rochester Holistic Arts, is pleased to announce the addition of Matt Sweeney, licensed acupuncturist, to the many services his business offers. Sweeney also offers Chinese herbal formulas, lifestyle recommendations and healing with nutrition. "Matt’s primary practice and focus is working with stress relief, sports injuries, chronic pain, stomach issues and women’s health," explains Leshley, "He has numerous degrees in acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, holds a bachelor’s of science in behavioral psychology and has National Certification Comission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) certification. Matt Sweeney Sweeney is accepting clients on Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. Those who make an appointment now will receive an introductory, new client rate of $89. Rochester Holistic Arts is located at 118 Terry Avenue, Rochester. For more information, call 248-330-9569 or visit their website at RochesterHolisticArts.com. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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eil King, of Neil King Physical Therapy is pleased to announce the expansion of his practice from two to four locations in January, 2016. Currently, they have clinics in Rochester Hills and Novi. The two new clinics will be at 29172 23 Mile Rd., Macomb Township and 215 Ann Arbor Rd., Suite 100, Plymouth. Their goal is to have the new clinics open by January 1st. Neil King Physical Therapy has been providing specialized therapies in the Metro Detroit area since 1998. Their services include Rolfing, craniosacral therapy, Pilates, LSVT BIG for Parkinson's, vestibular therapy as well as other orthopedic, soft-tissue, joint, myofascial and neuromuscular therapies. They have helped patients with back & neck pain, chronic pain, headaches, sports injuries, Parkinson’s disease, balance and gait problems, women's health concerns, pediatric issues and pre- and post-surgical conditions. For more information, or an appointment at the location closest to you, call Rochester Hills, Macomb Twp or Plymouth: 248-853-7555 or Novi: 248-513-3730. Find out more about Neil King Physical Therapy by vising NeilKingPT.com. See ad page 9.

kudos Orion Health and Vitamin Store Voted Best Celebrating 41 years of Service to the Community

he family and staff at Lucky’s Natural Foods would like to thank the Lake Orion community for voting them “Best Health and Vitamin Store” for 2015. Established in 1974, they are also celebrating 41 years of serving the village of Lake Orion and the surrounding communities from their downtown location. "We are honored and grateful for the votes and continued support," says Tanya Sallade, owner of Lucky's Natural Foods. "We began as a humble produce market and over the past four decades we have evolved into much more. Today, Lucky’s offers vitamins, herbs, homeopathy, natural body care, essential oils, aromatherapy accessories and a full line of natural and organic grocery, including gluten and allergen-free options." As a four-generation family-owned and operated business, Lucky’s goal is to provide friendly, personal and knowledgeable customer service to local families. "Not only do we have a wide range of natural products available in our store," adds Sallade, "we also welcome special orders and will always do our best to accommodate our customers’ needs. If you are looking for supplements, don’t forget to ask about our Preferred Customer Supplement Savings Card!" Over the past year, Lucky's has made major changes and upgrades to the appearance of their historic building in order to grow with, and better serve, the community. They invite everyone to visit as they continue to make improvements. Lucky's Natural Foods is located at 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion. For more information, call 248-693-1209 or visit LuckysNaturalFoods.com. See ad page 51.

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esearch from the University of Arizona’s Health Sciences Center has confirmed that the South American superfruit maqui berry (Aristotelia chilensis) can aid the cardiovascular system and reduce blood sugar. Clinical trials found a group of antioxidants, called delphinidins, significantly reduced levels of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad” cholesterol, which is linked to atherosclerosis and other heart diseases. The clinical research found that the delphinidins contained in the maqui berry, known as the richest natural source of the antioxidant, aid the health of blood vessels by increasing nitric oxide and decreasing platelets linked with thrombosis, the clogging of arteries that can cause strokes. The researchers also found that the superfruit may help counteract skin aging from ultraviolet radiation-B (UVB) exposure.

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espite the popularity of New Year’s resolutions, scientists have found that post-holiday food shopping decisions don’t necessarily reflect intentions to eat healthier or lose weight. Scientists from Cornell University tracked resolutions and after-holiday food shopping habits of 207 families. They classified about 20,000 food products as either “healthy” or “less-healthy”. Calories and dollars spent were also tracked. Analysis of 37 weeks of activity that included the extended winter holiday period and into the new year found that additional food expenditures and calories began about a week prior to Thanksgiving and peaked during Christmas celebrations. Compared to the rest of the year, this increased shopping averaged just over $16 more a week, about $4 of which was spent on healthy foods. Food expenditures then continued to increase after the holidays to about $25 more a week compared to the average—showing a 24 percent increase. However, $13 of this was spent on healthier foods. Calorie levels also increased. “Total weekly per-serving calories increased by 440 during the holiday period relative to the baseline period, and nearly 91 percent of this increase was due to additional purchases of the more calorie-dense foods,” the researchers reported. “Even more intriguing is that contrary to well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions, additional weekly per-serving calories purchased increased to 890 in the post-holiday period relative to the baseline, more than doubling the 440 calorie increase evident in the holiday season,” the researchers observed. Of this, 63 percent of the additional calories were from high-calorie foods.

esearch from the Environmental Working Group’s Action Fund has determined that some popular children’s toys contain a chemical that previous research has linked to lung disease and lung cancers. The researchers tested 28 boxes of crayons and 21 crime-themed toys at the Scientific Analytical Institute in Greensboro, North Carolina. They found that four of the crayon brands and two of the crimescene toys contained asbestos. All of the asbestos-containing toys were manufactured in China. The products included the Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle brands of crayons, the EduScience Deluxe Forensics Lab Kit and the Inside Intelligence Secret Spy Kit. The latter two brands contained asbestos within the fingerprint powders. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, asbestos from all sources is responsible for up to 15,000 U.S. deaths each year.

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New Zealand Enacts Bill Recognizing Animal Intelligence The New Zealand Animal Welfare Amendment Bill that passed into law this year states that animals, like humans, are sentient beings. Dr. Virginia Williams, chair of the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee, says this acknowledges, “Animals can experience both positive and negative emotions, including pain and distress.” The bill thus bans the use of animals for testing cosmetics. Williams says the legal recognition of animal sentience provides a stronger underpinning of the requirements of the existing Animal Welfare Act. The bill also provides for penalties to enable low-to-medium-level offenders to be punished more effectively and gives animal welfare inspectors the power to issue compliance notices, among other measures. Find a link to the legislation at Tinyurl.com/NewZealandSentienceBill.

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Mushrooms Offer Pesticide-Free Insect Control Paul Stamets, one of the world’s leading mycologists, invented a fungus (mushroom)based pesticide in 2006. An industry executive states, “This patent represents the most disruptive technology we have ever witnessed.” This “smart” pesticide provides a safe and nearly permanent solution for controlling more than 200,000 species of insects. Entomopathogenic (insect-destroying) fungi are altered so they don’t produce spores. This actually attracts the insects, which then eat them and turn into fungi from the inside-out. The invention has the potential to revolutionize the way humans grow crops. Source: Earth. We Are One. View the patent at Tinyurl.com/FungusPesticidePatent. natural awakenings

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Is it possible to be mindful without having an established meditation practice?

Simple Ways to Be in the Present Moment by April Thompson Upon her return home, Salzberg dedicated herself to the path of vipassana- (insight) meditation, becoming a renowned teacher and co-founding the Insight Meditation Society, in Barre, Massachusetts. Today she teaches and speaks to diverse audiences worldwide about the power of mindfulness. Salzberg has authored nine books, including the New York Times bestseller Real Happiness, Real Happiness at Work and Lovingkindness. photo by Fabio Fiippi

ew York City-born Sharon Salzberg experienced a childhood full of loss and upheaval, losing her parents and living in five different household configurations. In college, she discovered the power of meditation to transform suffering and cope with life’s neverending changes. Born into a Jewish family, Salzberg first encountered Buddhism in 1969 in an Asian philosophy class, inspiring her to undertake an independent study program in India, where she was initiated into the practice via an intense 10-day retreat. “It was very difficult and painful. I sometimes doubted that I’d succeed, yet I never doubted that there was truth there,” she says.

How do you define mindfulness? Mindfulness is the quality of awareness. When we are mindful, our perception of the present moment isn’t so distorted by bias, adding our own storyline to

Yes, theoretically, but I suspect it’s hard. I honor my own meditation practice for making mindfulness highly accessible for me. It doesn’t take many hours of prep work and is open to everyone. It’s really a practice, like strength training— you have to exercise the mindfulness muscle to reap the benefits.

What’s the best way to arrange time for meditation, and what can motivate us to practice regularly? Having a sense of structure has helped me the most. I believe strongly in the value of a daily practice, however simple or short. We can ritualize certain practices to help remember to pause and be mindful. For example, every time the phone rings, let it ring three times and use that as a trigger to breathe. When you’ve finished writing an email, take a few conscious moments before sending it. There are lots of ways to cut through the momentum of the busyness and craziness of our lives to return to mindfulness. Make a commitment to practice for a certain period of daily time for a month or two, and then reassess. Look

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isions of sugar plums” have been part of holiday mindsets since the advent of Clement Moore’s classic 19th-century poem commonly known as ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. We love to give and receive special treats and our tastes are evolving. Instead of yesteryear’s sugary bonbons loaded with calories that we’ve come to regret, today’s preferred confections focus more on naturally sweet dried fruits, bestquality chocolate, healthful coconut and crunchy nuts. Vegan, gluten-free delicacies from chefs and culinary experts the world over help us celebrate the season in a deliciously healthy way, including those we highlight this month. “Christmas isn’t Christmas without a traditional pudding,” says Chef Teresa Cutter, author of Purely Delicious. Cutter is founder and director of The Healthy Chef company, in Sydney, Australia, which creates functional foods for taste and optimal health. Her no-bake desserts such as miniature Christmas puddings and carrot cake take only minutes to make.

Emily Holmes, a Queensland, Australia, wellness coach who blogs at Conscious-Foodie.com, says her favorite is Holmes’ Chocolate Cherry Mini-Cupcakes. She serves them with a pot of peppermint tea. Houston-based Joshua Weissman is the author of The Slim Palate Paleo Cookbook and blogs at SlimPalate. com. He shares his philosophy on holiday treats: “My first thought is that I don’t want to feel guilty after eating it. My second is that I still want it to taste and look good.” His Almond Butter Pumpkin Pie Truffles fit the festive bill. In New York City, noted vegan cookbook author and Pastry Chef Fran Costigan is an expert in all things chocolate, including her Chocolate Orange Sesame Truffles. “When you make something really delicious with real ingredients, your mouth knows it, your brain knows it, your body knows it. You feel satisfied,” she says. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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No-Bake Festive Vegan Desserts Combine dates, orange zest, apricots, vanilla, ground almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger in a food processor. Process until mixture is combined and looks like fine crumbs.

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Spoon the mixture into a large bowl. Add the orange juice, and then mix again. Pudding mix should come together when lightly hand-squeezed.

Teresa Cutter’s Healthy Christmas Puddings Yields: 6 to 8 small puddings 8 oz fresh pitted dates—approximately 10 to 15 dates, depending on their size Zest from 1 orange 9 oz dried apricots, chopped 1½ cups almond meal/ground almonds 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground ginger 1 to 2 Tbsp orange juice 3 oz white chocolate, melted, for decoration (optional)

Divide into 6 small puddings. Line the base of 6 small decorative molds with plastic wrap and firmly press the puddings into them. Once firmly packed in the mold, invert the pudding and remove the plastic wrap. Melt white chocolate in a small bowl set over a simmering pot of water. Spoon a little white chocolate over the tops of the puddings if desired and garnish with goji berries, fresh cherries or another fanciful topper. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Serve puddings with chilled mango coconut custard.

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Coating (vanilla bean white chocolate) 2 oz food grade (not for skin care) cacao butter broken up into small pieces for melting ¼-½ vanilla bean pod, cut in half lengthwise to scrape out the interior, or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 20 drops stevia (like Sweetleaf Steviaclear drops) In a medium-sized bowl, combine everything for the filling, including pumpkin purée, almond butter, cream cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, coconut flour and stevia. Mix thoroughly until smoothly incorporated and no cream cheese chunks are left. Chill by refrigerating the mixture for 10 to 20 minutes or freezing it for 2 to

Heat a double boiler or small pot that fits into a medium pot of gently boiling water over medium-to-low heat. Scrape out the vanilla bean pod, conserving vanilla beans for adding once the cacao butter is melted. Photo by Steve Legato

Filling ¼ cup canned pumpkin purée (not pie filling) ¼ cup almond butter ¼ cup vegan cream cheese ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼-½ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp fresh grated ginger 1 Tbsp coconut flour 2 packets stevia (like Sweetleaf packets)

Place cacao butter in the top of a double boiler and melt and add stevia. Then add vanilla beans and mix well. Turn the heat to low to keep warm and melted. Pull out the hardened filling shaped into balls and one at a time drop them into the white chocolate mixture and roll them around until they’re fully covered with mixture using fingers or a small spoon. Carefully spoon out each truffle using a spoon, gently tapping the spoon on the inside of the saucepan to slough off excess cacao butter that may pool on it. Take special care not to drop the truffle. Gently place each treat back onto the tray. Repeat the whole process until all the coated balls are on the tray. Let them cool at room temperature

and serve immediately or place them in the refrigerator to harden and serve later. Chilled, truffles will keep for 3 to 5 days.

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it’s no longer steaming and then pour it over the chocolate. Cover the bowl with a plate. Wait 1 minute and then stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Note: The ganache will not be perfectly smooth. Cool to room temperature, stirring a few times using a silicone spatula. Spoon into a small shallow container and refrigerate uncovered about 2 hours until the ganache is firm. The ganache can be covered and refrigerated at this point for up to 1 week.

Place the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl. Mix the orange zest and juice and agave in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat just to a boil.

Shape Truffle Centers Remove the ganache from the refrigerator. Use one spoon to scoop out 1-inch pieces of ganache and another to push it off the spoon into the container. When half the ganache has been used, roll into logs about 1-inch long, washing and drying hands as needed. (If at any time the ganache becomes too soft to shape, refrigerate until cold before proceeding.)

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he majority of the symptoms we can experience during flying—stiffness, poor circulation and swollen feet—are due to lack of movement rather than the altitude or pressurized cabin air. Knowing this can make healthy flying easier. Drinking lots of water and moving about and stretching every two to three hours on long flights is key; trips to the bathroom naturally help fulfill this. We

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Ask kids how they’d like to help. If giving to a cause is new to the household, explain that the family has many opportunities. Then engage children in a conversation about the general areas they may feel strongly about supporting—perhaps individuals or families in need, animals or wildlife habitat—and start a list of those that the family is interested in. Next, start researching related local organizations, facilities and institutions, and matching them to the topics on the list. Ideas may include food kitchens, pet shelters and animal rescues, nature parks, senior citizens’ residences, camps for low-income or physically or mentally challenged children, zoos, museums, aquariums and local libraries. Make a game plan. Get creative about how to actually help the selected causes. Talk it through together, map out activities—like visiting, donating funds or materials or participating in fundraising efforts—and post the results somewhere at home that is highly visible. “Gamify” it to some degree with tasks that turn into goals that turn into accomplishments that result in chits. Quick tasks can make a big difference. Clear the clutter. Every six to 12 months, launch an all-family household closet cleaning day that includes the toy chest and maybe the garage. Add nonperishable healthy food items they’ve picked out while grocery shopping. Make a “donate box” positioned where kids can add to it and deliver the donations often, even if it’s small. Find ways to raise money for donations. Organize a family or neighborhood yard sale or organic bake sale that involves kids at all stages of the project, and give all or a portion of the proceeds to a selected charity. Associate getting with giving. For birthdays and holidays, include a handwritten “certificate of giving” that specifies the amount of money available for them to gift to their favorite charity. Take the child to the charity site to make the monetary donation in person, if possible. For non-local organizations, write a check and have the child include a letter with their thoughts and mail it.

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Volunteer to do community service. Public gardens need weeding, historic buildings need painting and food banks need hands. Find goodwill tasks that are age-appropriate and engaging. Grow the mindset. Tell real-life stories about kids or groups of kids that have found creative ways to give back. Encourage empathy by sharing appropriate stories of struggle. Ask kids, “How would you want people to help you in this situation?” Explain the action the family is taking and the resulting benefit to the recipient. The conversation might be, “We don’t need to store all this stuff when someone else could really use it.” Or, “I bet there is a kid out there who would really like playing with this toy. I know you used to love it, but how about if you pass it along to someone else so they can enjoy it as much as you have?” Keep the focus on the people in need and your child’s ability to share an experience through an item. Establishing an impermanent connection to material things can help kids understand the importance of nurturing relationships over acquiring goods. Develop a language of giving in the household by creating opportunities to incorporate it into regular conversation. Appropriate comments could share concepts such as seeing ourselves as stewards of the planet and the things we think we own; it’s our duty to help those in need when we have abundance; and if there is ever a time when we are without, we hope that others will think of us and help us. Teaching children how their thoughts, words and actions impact those around them is a lesson that bears repeating. Jennifer Jacobson lives in Seattle and has served on the boards of several influential nonprofits and other organizations focused on conservation, education and community.

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DO YOU KNOW WHY YOUR ORAL HEALTHCARE CAN’T WAIT?

nyone who reads this publication is keenly aware that the past few years have been financially challenging. From Wall Street to Main Street, layoffs, cutbacks and financial hardship have been hitting close to home.

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

For more information about HPS Advanced Dental Care and Dr. Heather Pranzarone Stratton or to reserve your time with her practice, call 248-652-0024 or visit her websites, located at: HPSDental.com or at: MercuryFreeDentalWellness.com. They are located at 4741 24 Mile Road, Suite C, Shelby Township.

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s with families everywhere, special taste treats are on the menu for many dogs, cats and wild birds during the holiday season. Owners are cautioned not to share rich, unfamiliar foods from the table that can be detrimental to an animal’s health. Better fare are homemade treats of organic, safe and tasty ingredients—true gifts from the heart. Homemade assures the quality of ingredients, avoids unhealthy additives and allows the giver to adjust for individual taste or food sensitivities. Most healthy recipes can be made from readily available ingredients.

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Offer them a variety of seeds and fresh water. Always use unsalted, unseasoned seeds. Mix harder-to-crack striped sunflower seeds with the smaller black oil version to attract the largest number of birds. Organically grown peanuts in the shell, dried fruit, oranges, pomegranates or rehydrated raisins offer a burst of energy. Impale round fruits, halved, on a small dowel rod attached to the feeding table to hold them in place. Note that oats go to waste, shelled sunflower seeds spoil and cracked corn attracts raccoons. Pass on any kind of popcorn.

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Organic catnip, fresh or dried and baked into a crunchy treat, will bring kitty running. In recipes, avoid canned tuna because of bisphenol A (BPA) concerns; also minimize the frequency and portion of tuna and salmon treats due to mercury accumulation in the fish. Unseasoned tuna or salmon packed in water in a pouch is a better choice. Many recipes labeled for dogs can be converted for cats by making them into smaller bites.

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Dehydrating removes moisture from food while retaining nutrients, and comprises a distinct cooking method. Stephanie Raya, resident chef at Excalibur Dehydrator, in Sacramento, California, recommends, “For safe chicken and pork, pre-cook before dehydrating. Beef can be dehydrated from a raw state. My Boston terriers also love dehydrated, sweet potato chips.” A number of commercial dehydrated meat and fish jerkies have been recalled (search DogFoodAdvisor. com/?s=treats). Homemade treats offer superior control of ingredients. “When I make my pets’ treats, I know what’s in their food, including the herbs used for flavor,” says Raya. After she’s ensured that the food is thoroughly dried, she packs it in vacuum bags and stores them away from light. She notes that dehydrating takes longer than baking, but is cost-effective at 25 to 50 cents an hour. Veggie options include dehydrated zucchini chips, butternut squash chips, cherry tomato bites, matchstick carrots or peach or other fruit slices.

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A cat’s sense of smell is 10 to 15 times better than ours, but is still modest compared to dogs that out-sniff us by a factor of 30 to 60 times; that’s why putting wrapped treats under a holiday tree or in a stocking is a bad idea. Store them securely and then bring them out when it’s time to open gifts. Use blue tissue paper for easy-to-open Hanukkah gifts, red or green for Christmas (bows, yes; ribbons, no). For dogs that love puzzles, placing treats inside a wrapped box adds to the fun. Remember that rich or unfamiliar foods can make pets sick. Instead, gift them with their own healthy, safe treats from known ingredients so that everyone has a happy holiday. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com 40

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Special Holiday Pet Recipes Chicken Bites Yields: Approximately 24 cookies 1 cup filtered water 10 oz chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into 2-in cubes ½ cup brown rice, dry 1 cup coconut flour 1 Tbsp ground flax seed Place water, chicken and rice in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer covered, for one hour. Strain and let cool.

Coconut Bites Yields: Approximately 20 cookies 1 orange, peeled, seeded, chopped into bite-size pieces 1 banana, peeled, chopped into bite-size pieces ½ cup coconut flour Lemon zest Preheat oven to 275° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Put the orange and banana into a food processor or blender. Purée until smooth. Combine blended fruit and coconut flour. Mix well. Form into 3-inch flat discs and place on a lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Lightly sprinkle lemon zest on the uncooked treats. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Remove cookies and place them on a rack to cool. Tip: Keep a few treats in an air-tight container and freeze the remainder for later. Recipe courtesy of Tonya Wilhelm

Preheat oven to 275° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place cooled chicken and rice mixture in a food processor or blender. Purée until smooth. Place the purée in a large bowl. Add the coconut flour and flax seed; mix well. Form into 3-inch flat discs and place on a lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Remove cookies and place them on a rack to cool. Recipe courtesy of Tonya Wilhelm

Meatball Bites Yields: Approximately 24 cookies 1 Tbsp virgin coconut oil 10 oz grass-fed hamburger, 85 percent lean 4 oz green pepper, washed, seeded, cut in bite-size pieces 2½ oz kale, washed 3 figs, stems removed 1 cup quinoa flour

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Mix all ingredients except Parmesan. Knead dough until thoroughly mixed. Roll dough into shapes (like sticks or squares) or use cookie cutter. Roll shapes in the Parmesan. Dehydrate in a dehydrator at 155° F approximately 4 to 6 hours or until dry. For cats, make much smaller shapes. Recipe courtesy of Chef Stephanie Raya, Excalibur Dehydrator

Roxanne’s Beef Jerky Strips for Dogs 3 cups ground lean grass-fed beef 1 cup flour 2 tsp brewer’s yeast 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, drained Preheat oven to 275° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Preheat a frying pan on medium heat for three minutes. Add coconut oil. Coat the pan evenly. Add hamburger and stir fry until almost fully cooked. Add peppers, kale and figs to the meat. Continue to stir fry until the kale is reduced. Allow mixture to cool. Then, place mixture into a food processor or blender and purée until smooth.

Combine ingredients in medium bowl and mix thoroughly. Spread on a nonstick 1/8-inch-thick drying sheet. Dry at 155° F until thoroughly dry and then cut into strips. Recipe courtesy of Chef Stephanie Raya, Excalibur Dehydrator Editor's note: For more Special Holiday Pet Recipes, be sure to read this article on our website: bit.ly/NA-Dec15-Pets.

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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 18.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Gong Immersion with Val Weir - 7:30-9:30pm. Join us for a magical experience of the sound current of the Gongs. Bath in the clearing and healing vibrations under the starlit sky of the HOY studio. Pre-register to reserve your space. $25. House Of Yoga, 2965 W 12 Mile Rd., BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

Friday Night Trio - 6:30-8pm. Yin Yoga, Gongs & Hands on Energy Healing. Join Gong Master Christopher Davis, Cranial Sacral /Healing Touch Practitioner Carol Damoth & Empower Yogi Julie Cook for a night of healing and relaxation. $35. Empower Yoga Northville, 41620 6 Mile Rd, NORTHVILLE. Julie Cook 248-719-7520. See ad page 54.

Restorative Yoga Nidra - 7-8:30pm. We will have a 30 minute Restorative Yoga practice followed by this Ancient Yogic Sleep. Yoga Nidra will help you to rest, restore, and rejuvenate. Perfect for the holiday season. $20. Bodhi Seed Yoga & Wellness Studio, 81 Macomb Place, MT. CLEMENS. Jasmin Cromwell 586-469-9642. See ad page 54.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 The Art of Making Malas - 12-2:30pm. Learn to make your own set of mala beads for yourself, also learn the history behind & how to use Mala beads as part of your daily practice. Fee includes everything needed to make your own mala beads. $35. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

Bread Baking Class: Holiday Celebration Bread & Cinnamon Rolls - 1-4 pm. Linda’s version of a Greek Celebration Bread, combined with a Serbian 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 18. Cookies with Claus - 2-4pm. Santa Claus is coming

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 Candle-Making and Natural Holiday Gifts 1-5pm. Enjoy the warmth and sweetness of making dipped beeswax candles, hand-made incense, decorated match boxes and earthen candle holders. Bring friends and family. Children are welcomed. $25 prepaid. Strawbale Studio, OXFORD. Deanne Bednar 248-628-1887.

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 23.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 Biomeridian Assessments - 4-7pm. 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, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. Space limited. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 23.

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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 18. Voices Of The Angels - 4-6pm and 7-9pm. Sacred Wave Gong Empowerments are experiences in which the sacred and psychoacoustic healing tones of the gongs bathe the participants entire bodies with sustained waves of harmonizing sounds $35. Birmingham Unitarian Church Commons, 38651 Woodward Avenue, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. Christopher Davis 248-721-7094. See ad page 54.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 A very Jivamukti New Years Eve Class - 6:30pm8pm. Start your New Year off with an elevated intention for spiritual awakening! Join Abby for a playful + light Jivamukti Vinyasa practice with live music by Dave. Class includes meditation and mantra. $14. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd., BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 5 Reasons You Can't Lose Weight - Noon. Presented by: Dr. Chad D McKernan, DC. Learn a convenient, cost effective way to improve your health and lose at least 15 lbs. in 30 days! FREE. Better Health Market, 14105 Hall Rd, SHELBY TWP. Space Limited. RSVP 248-879-1900. See ad page 23. Reset/Rebuild/Restore - Noon. Presented by: Corey Muzik and Jennifer Meyer. Learn how to shed extra pounds without the constant struggle, cleanse and build your body naturally and safely, balance emotions, watch ailments disappear...and

discuss foods and super foods, supplements/herbs, homeopathy, detox protocols and more. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. Space limited. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 23. Reiki Energy Healing Circle - 2-4pm. This guided meditation will bring deeper awareness to the divine energy essence which exists in each of us. $25. Bodhi Seed Yoga & Wellness Studio, 81 Macomb Place, MT. CLEMENS. Jasmin Cromwell 586-4699642. See ad page 54.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 Winter Soulstice 10 year Event - 7:30-9:30pm. Yoga with Live music of VIshnu Blue, Projected images of our 10 year journey with House Of Yoga, Tea and Treats in Lobby. Space limited, register early to reserve. $25. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd., BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-5560992. See ad page 54.

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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.

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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 35. 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 ad page 14. 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 35.

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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 16. 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 16.

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. La Leche League of Lake Orion - 7:30 pm. Evening Series Meeting: 2nd Thursday. Toddler Meeting: 4th Thursday. Babies and children welcome. FREE. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. Baldwin, LAKE ORION. Tawnya 584604-4074.

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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 23.

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.

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.

TOTAL HEALTH COLON CARE 38245 Mound Rd, Bldg E Sterling Heights • 586-268-5444 TotalHealthColonCare.com

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

GUIDED TOUCH • DENAE TAIT Lapeer • 810-664-2727

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

JAYA'S HEALING BODYWORK

Advanced Cranial Sacral Therapy (ACST) Rochester • 248-464-2049 JayasBodywork.com Your ACST session includes relieving restrictions within the organs, some scar tissue release, some massage, reflexology, meridian and acupressure work. Relax your neck and restore your body's rhythm. Children benefit too. See ad page 42.

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We provide safe effective biocompatible treatment, using a multifaceted integrative treatment approach that focuses on the individual patient and their unique needs, in a kind compassionate and respectful manner. See ad page 23.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH Dr. Christine Kaczmar 47729 Van Dyke Ave. • Shelby Township 586-685-2222

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 37.

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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 12.

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 11.

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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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Karen Malone, Ind. Dist. # 840674 810-938-9099 • YL_KarenZ@yahoo.com KarenMalone.VibrantScents.com Curious why Wise Men brought Frankincense and Myrrh to the Baby Jesus? Why essential oils are mentioned 200 times in the Bible? Call for FREE "Missing Link" CD. (Income opportunities also available). See ad page 30.

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LUCKY’S NATURAL FOODS, LLC Since 1974, 248-693-1209 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion Historic Business District LuckysNaturalFoods.com

Whole Food Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Homeopathy. Supplement Savings Card, Organic Groceries, Wheat & GlutenFree Products, Amish Poultry & Eggs, Fresh Amish Turkeys for the Holidays.Personalized service, knowledgable staff, special orders.

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HERBALISTS

Life Coaching, Feng Shui and Space Purification services. Call today and make permanent positive changes in your home, business and life.

FOODS/SUPPLEMENTS BAR H2OTM ALKALINE WATER 67315 S. Main St • Richmond 888-855-PURE (7873) PureNaturalsWater.com

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.

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NATURES BETTER WAY

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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 solu‑ tions not helped by our current medical paradigm. As a Licensed Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Cutler has the highest training, and gets to the root of your problems. See ad page 5.

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 15, 17 & 19.

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 include IV nutrient therapy, hor‑ mone balancing, nutritional counseling, individualized functional medicine evaluations and treatment.

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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.

MEDICAL SPA TIMELESS HEALTH & BEAUTY MEDICAL SPA

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NATURAL/HOLISTIC HEALTH BIBLICAL HEALTH

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 22.

Never forget the three powerful resources that are always available to you: love, prayer and forgiveness. ~H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

MASSAGE THERAPY PEGGY SMITH CMT

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.

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Lee Rossano, CNC • 248-652-4160 Rochester Hills • whysuffer.NET

Lee Rossano, C.N.C, has been helping individuals and families achieve optimal health for 15 years. Lee thrives on finding the cause of symptoms using high tech-computerizedBiofeedback programs, nutrition, homeopathy, enzyme therapy and more! Why suffer when you can feel great?! See ad page 21.

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ORGANIC HAIR CARE PAMELA VISSER, CNHP

Monat® Independent Market Partner 248-931-2710 • PJVisser.MyMonat.com Anti-aging & hair restoration systems for all hair types. Clinically proven results. Increase growth, collagen, follicle size, manageability and natural shine. WE SAY NO …to Sulfates, Phthalates, harmful colors, PEG, gluten, parabens, harmful fragrances, harsh salt systems, DEA/MEA. Call for FREE sample.

ORGANIC LAWNCARE A-1 ORGANIC LAWNS, L.L.C.

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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 41.

PHYSICAL FITNESS KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS INSTITUTE 935 Baldwin Rd., Lapeer 810-358-1419 • KMAI.net

Adult enrichment classes in Yo g a , K i c k - f i t a n d Women’s self-defense. Traditional TaeKwon-Do training for ages 5 through seniors. Visit website for class schedule and offering. See ad page 34.

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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Showroom by Appointment/Farm Hills 866-720-7222 • DownToEarthHome.com Sleep on a Green Dreams™ O rg a n i c a n d N a t u r a l Mattress as part of your healthy lifestyle. No fire retardant chemicals, made in the U.S., try locally before you buy. Sizes crib through king.Organic bedding and furniture also.

LISA PONICHTER • 248-321-0358

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

OXYGEN/HYPERBARICS LONGEVITY HEALTH INSTITUTE Madison Heights • 248-548-3060 Rochester Hills • 248-459-1139 LongevityHealthInstituteInc.com LewerenzMedicalCenter.com

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

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YOGA BODHI SEED YOGA & WELLNESS 81 Macomb Pl., Mt. Clemens 586-469-YOGA (9642) BodhiSeedYoga.com

ROLFING KATHLEEN STRAUCH

Yoga & Wellness for every body including Yin, Basic, Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Hot Yo g a . We a l s o h a v e Massage & Reflexology T h e r a p i s t s . We o ff e r monthly workshops and Yoga Teacher Training as well.

Certified Advanced Rolfer® The Downing Clinic 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com Kathleen has over 25 years of Rolfing experience and uses her skills to increase motion and reduce pain for her patients.Rolfing® Structural Integration or SI, is a system of bringing the human body back into proper alignment through education and deep soft tissue manipulation. See ads pages 15, 17 & 19.

NEIL KING PHYSICAL THERAPY Rocheser Hills • 248-853-7555 Novi • 248-513-3730 NeilKingPT.com

From Pediatrics to Geriatrics, our advanced, hands-on physical therapy techniques are so effective that physicians, chiropractors and even other physical therapists refer their most difficult cases to us. See ad page 9.

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

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“I feel better now than I did for the last 40 years! “ - Chris K. Washington, MI 62 years old.

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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

“I have been seeing Dr. Christine for a couple weeks now. I have seen an 85% improvement on my issues, (IBS, loose stools, brain fog) and my brain fog is about gone.”

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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