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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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et's celebrate. 2016 is (finally?) here and it's going to be a great year. We wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. To kick things off, and because January is typically devoted to health and wellness, our main theme this month has to do with Functional Medicine. We're pretty sure each of you has at least heard the term "Functional Medicine." And we suspect that if we were to ask many of you to define it, we would get a variety of answers... most of which would be partially correct. While we have a decent understanding of Functional Medicine and its patient-centered, proactive, predictive and personalized approach; it's because we regularly work and talk with many of the practitioners in our community. If you don't fully understand Functional Medicine now, you will after reading this month's issue. At the end of Functional Medicine article, we encourage you to read the information about what you can do to help have licensed CAM (complementary and integrative medicine) disciplines, many of which fall under the Functional Medicine umbrella, covered by healthcare insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Here's a bit of trivia: Did you know that 2016 has been declared the International Year of the Pulses (IYP 2016) by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations? The goal of IYP 2016 is to " heighten public awareness of the nutritional benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production aimed towards food security and nutrition." We would guess that most vegans and vegetarians are aware of this declaration and what it's about, because "pulses," according to the FAO website (FAO.org), are crops such as lentils, beans, peas and chickpeas. Not to miss out on the opportunity to help celebrate, we have a couple of recipes containing "pulses," as part of our Super Soups article this month. One of these is from a new local organic restaurant. Do you love soups? If so, you'll love these healthy recipes. If you would like more information on IYP 2016 and related events taking place around the world, visit IYP2016.org or Pulses.org, and watch for local announcements in Natural Awakenings as the year progresses. Finally, January wouldn't be complete without providing information on New Year's resolutions, fitness, weight loss and of course, pets. Our contributions in these categories will round out this month's magazine. Enjoy. Looking ahead to next month, in February you'll want to watch for content on relationships, natural and holistic dentistry and an interview with actress and producer Alyssa Milano, who is big on organic gardening and food, exercise and outdoor fun. Until then, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

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he Preserve at All Saints, a complete all natural or “green burial” cemetery has recently been named a 2015 recipient of the Michigan ASLA (Michigan Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects) Merit Award in the category of Landscape Architectural Sustainability. The Michigan ASLA Chapter has presented awards in landscape architectural design, landscape planning analysis, architectural sustainability, legacy and more for 30 years. "A natural or green burial," explains Russ Burns, Director, "is when the individual’s body remains in a natural state upon death (in all respects) and burial is done without the use of chemical embalming fluids. The body is laid to rest in a bio-degradable casket, shroud, blanket or urn. A concrete vault is not used or permitted. To ensure that The Preserve is natural and maintains its pristine environmental state, consultations with naturalists and local land conservancy groups are instrumental in its continuing development." The Preserve at All Saints in Waterford has been certified by the Green Burial Council (GreenBurialCouncil.org) as the only certified green burial cemetery of its kind in Southeastern Michigan. "The interest in natural burial has increased significantly in recent years both locally and around the U.S.," says Burns. Evidence shows that leaving less of a carbon footprint is becoming more and more important. That is why natural burial has become more appealing to more and more people from various walks of life and beliefs. It is not only an important personal choice, but a choice that will affect all living things on this planet." The Preserve at All Saints is located at 4401 Nelsey Rd, Waterford Twp. For more information call 248-608-7008 or visit MtElliott.com/thepreserve. See ad page 45.

Rochester Hills Practice Expands Services

r. Teresa Birkmeier-Fredal, M.D., founder of Restorative Medicine Center in Rochester Hills, is excited to announce the expansion of their services with the addition of new healthcare provider Karen Martens, PA-C. Martens will provide Integrative Nutrition counseling, Functional Medicine consulting and detoxification programs. Martens, who spent 20 years as a physician’s assistant in a conventional medical setting,also brings with her extensive training in Integrative Nutrition from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York. She is working closely with Dr. Birkmeier-Fredal to be sure that patients are getting the highest quality care possible. “We are very proud and lucky to have her as a part of our team,” says Dr. Birkmeier-Fredal. Restorative Medicine Center is located at 245 Barclay Cir., Ste. 600, Rochester Hills. For more information, call 248-289-6349 or visit RestorativeMedCenter.com. See ad page 60. natural awakenings

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he Clinton River Watershed Council (CRWC) will host its Annual Winter Stonefly Search on Saturday, January 23rd, beginning at 9am at the CRWC Office in Rochester Hills. The Winter Stonefly nymphs are one of the most sensitive of all aquatic macro invertebrates that live in our rivers and streams. These insects are most active and easily found in the month of January when the water temperature is very cold and there is still plenty of leafy debris in the river bottom for stoneflies to forage on. The presence of stonefly larvae in a stream indicates good water quality. Volunteers will meet at the CRWC office and from there will split into teams and travel to various sampling locations. Volunteers will then meet back at the office for lunch and hot beverages. Participants can bring their own waders, but CRWC will have a few extra pairs on hand for those who choose to get in the water. They plan to meet regardless of the weather so dress warmly.

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Meditation Practice Provides Continuing Education Credits to Practitioners

eannie Bayley of Adventures in Meditation, in Clawson, is now accredited to provide continuing education credits to massage therapists, social workers, nurses and counselors. Within the last year massage therapists can now become licensed by the state of Michigan. As a licensed massage therapist, a person must complete 18 hours of continuing education credits (CEU’s) every three years. Continuing education classes are required for many people who hold licenses. There are a variety of classes one can take in order to attain their CEU’s. Adventures in Meditation offers a three-hour class providing three credits to practitioners Group or individual classes can be taken at the office in Clawson or at business locations. Taking meditation classes is another option to fulfill license requirements. As an accredited therapist and teacher for over 15 years, Bayley regularly uses meditation in her sessions. “If I’m in a meditative space when I’m working with a client, I know that I’m giving them my best because I’m present, grounded and mindful,” she explains. “In jobs where you work closely with others on a physical or emotional level, it can be a great benefit to know meditation practices and techniques.” For more information, call 248-840-1577 or visit AdventuresInMeditation.webs.com. See ad page 14. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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newsbriefs Reversing Metabolic Syndrome Clarkston Clinic Offers Free Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Introductory Sessions Do you have a special event in the community? Open a new office? Move? Recently become certified in a new modality?

he Downing Clinic, located in Clarkston, is offering free 2-hour Firstline Therapy Metabolic Syndrome introductory sessions monthly. The sessions, titled Better Health Now and for the Future, will be held on Tuesdays; January 5 and 26, February 9 and March 1. "One in 3 Americans have metabolic syndromeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a cluster of conditions that can lead to type 2 diabetes and heart disease," says program coordinator, Ann Heusted, RN, who has completed several certification courses by Metagenics. "This can be preventable or reversible through a clinically proven lifestyle medicine program. If you have 3 of the 5 following markers, you are at risk: elevated waist circumference, elevated triglycerides, reduced HDL 'good' cholesterol, elevated blood pressure and elevated fasting glucose." "The FirstLine Therapy Metabolic Syndrome Program has been offered at The Downing Clinic for close to 10 years," explains Heusted. "Lifestyle medicine is a specialized discipline; and this is a professionally supervised, personalized lifestyle modification plan. Designed by healthcare professionals, this program has been shown remarkably successful in helping individuals return to a path of extended health." Those who sign up for the program after the introductory sessions will work with Heusted to customize a plan for their health improvement. The Downing Clinic is located at 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston. To register call 248-625-6677. For future dates and more information on FirstLine Therapy program visit TheDowningClinic.com/services5-firstLine.html. See ads pages 15, 17 & 19.

New Year's Resolutions for Seniors

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Genesys Athletic Club (GAC), located in Grand Blanc, through its GAC Gold program for seniors, will present a lunch talk on healthy New Year's resolutions for seniors on Wednesday, January 6 at noon. Five New Year's resolutions will be discussed, with the topics designed to help the aging population prevent illness and injury. These include Participate in Cognitive Health Activities, Exercise or Start a New Physical Activity, Eat More Fresh Fruits, Make Your Home Safer and Schedule Regular Checkups. Jennifer Lynch, wellness navigator with Genesys Athletic Club, is the presenter. The cost, including lunch, is $10 for the public and $6 for GAC members. GAC Gold offers Lunch and Learn with Friends' talks for seniors each month. Genesys Athletic Club is located at 810 Health Park Blvd., Grand Blanc. For a full schedule of these talks and other programs, or to register for the lunch and GAC Gold talk, call at 810-606-7509. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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ommunity acupuncture—acupuncture therapy performed within an open group of people—is now being provided by Beaumont in Royal Oak and Sterling Heights. The main benefit of the group method is that participants are able to experience the relaxing and healing effects of acupuncture, focusing on one chief complaint, at a lower cost per treatment. All treatments are performed by a registered acupuncturist with community acupuncture experience in a confidential and calming atmosphere. All treatments, usually lasting approximately 30 minutes, are performed by a registered acupuncturist in a confidential and soothing atmosphere. People that experience fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, mild depression, stress, generalized aches and pains, smoking cessation and digestive issues may benefit from

acupuncture. At the first visit, a private consultation with the acupuncturist yields the necessary medical information to establish an acupuncture treatment plan. Acupuncture is performed by using small, fine, sterile needles that are usually placed on the hands, feet, head and ears. The goal of this modality is to stimulate the brain to release neurochemicals that’ll be used

by the body to heal itself. It’s recommended to wear loose clothing that can be pulled up to the knee and elbow area and to eat something light prior to your visit. Participants will sit in a reclining chair in a quiet environment so they may meditate, sleep or listen to music. The frequency of treatment is individualized and some attend weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or as needed to maintain optimal health. The cost is $40 per visit. For more information on locations or to schedule an appointment at either the Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak or Beaumont Medical Center, Sterling Heights, call 248-964-9200 or visit facebook. com/beaumont.integrativemedicine. See ad page 23.

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Feel Young, Live Long

esearch published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found people that feel younger than their years have a lower incidence of earlier mortality. Conducted by scientists from the UK’s University College London, the research analyzed data from 6,489 people and measured their self-perceived age with the question, “How old do you feel you are?” Then, over more than eight years, the scientists tracked the number of deaths from

all causes. Almost 70 percent of those that averaged a little over 65 reported feeling at least three years younger than their chronological age. Only a quarter said they felt close to their age and about 5 percent said they felt more than a year older. The research found that deaths among those that felt younger were 14 percent, while more than 18 percent of those who felt their own age and more than 24 percent of people that felt older died during the follow-up period. The research further found that individuals that felt at least three years younger were less likely to die later from heart disease or cancer. These relationships prevailed even when other health and lifestyle factors were eliminated. Co-author Andrew Steptoe, Ph.D., says, “We expected to find an association between self-perceived age and mortality. We didn’t expect that the relationship would still be present even when wealth, other socio-demographic indicators, health, depression, mobility and other factors were taken into account.”

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wo common vitamins are making headlines in medical research. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that supplementation with vitamin E may reduce the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The five-year study followed 561 Alzheimer’s patients and included a placebo and the pharmaceutical drug memantine. Those that took vitamin E had a reduced progression of the disease compared to both a placebo group and the memantine group. Also, researchers from the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that vitamin D supplementation reduced the risk of falling for elderly folks. The study had a vitamin D supplement or a placebo delivered through a Meals-on-Wheels program to 68 people. The subjects were given blood tests and their history of falls was measured. Diaries revealed that the individuals taking vitamin D supplements fell less than half the number of times than the placebo group. natural awakenings

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Autism Spurs Creative Thinking

he UK’s University of East Anglia and the University of Stirling conducted a study of individuals with autistic traits among 312 people recruited through social media, including 75 diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder. Each of the subjects completed a series of creativity tests in which they determined uses of mundane objects. Published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, the study found that while the autistic people chose fewer uses for each object, their choices were significantly more original and creative. The subjects developed a greater range of “divergent thinking”. Martin Doherty, Ph.D., co-author of the study, confirms, “People with high autistic traits can have less quantity, but greater quality of creative ideas. They are typically considered to be more rigid in their thinking, so the fact that the ideas they have are more unusual or rare is surprising. This difference may have positive implications for creative problem solving.” The researchers found that while the average person will utilize simple mental strategies to produce more obvious answers first, autistic people tend to first utilize more demanding strategies during their processing, thus producing the more creative result.

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Leave Them at the Door: Shoe Soles Harbor Risky Bacteria

esearch from the University of Houston has determined that a species of bacteria that has become resistant to many antibiotics might be tracking into homes on the soles of shoes. More than a third of randomly tested homes were contaminated with Clostridium difficile bacteria, and 40 percent of doorsteps were also infected with the bacteria. Depending upon the strain, C. difficile can cause intestinal infections, inflammation and severe diarrhea. Study author M. Jahangir Alam, Ph.D., comments, “Shoes are contaminated from diverse sources, and we are regularly contaminating our doorsteps by shoes.” The researchers tested three to five household items within 30 houses in Houston, Texas. They collected 127 environmental samples— from 63 shoe bottoms, 15 bathroom surface samples, 12 house floor dusts and 37 other household surfaces They found that 41 of them harbored C. difficile and nearly 40 percent of the shoes were positive for the bacteria. They also found that a third of the bathroom surfaces harbored the bacteria, a third of house dust and 19 percent of other surfaces maintained the bacteria. The cause of many intestinal disorders, this bacteria species has become increasingly resistant to antibiotics and many household cleaning products.

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Playing Outside Before Lunch Spurs Kids to Eat Healthier

esearchers from Brigham Young University and Cornell University have determined that simply moving recess to precede lunch significantly increases studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; consumption of fruits and vegetables at lunch. The researchers tested first- through sixth-graders from seven schools in Utah for 14 school days. In three schools, recess was switched from after to just before lunch. In the other four schools,

recess still followed lunch. Published in the journal Preventative Medicine, research found that when recess was just prior to lunch, students ate 54 percent more fruits and vegetables. Moving recess also resulted in 45 percent more kids eating at least one serving of fruits and vegetables during school-provided lunches. The researchers concluded that results show the benefits of holding recess before lunch and suggest that if more schools did this, there would be significant increases in fruit and vegetable consumption, particularly among students that eat school lunch as part of the National School Lunch Program.

Scientists Urge Ban on Non-Stick Pan Coatings

new paper published in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal warns of the continued health risks of chemicals used for non-stick pan coatings and water repellents on clothing. The chemical is being found in some municipalitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drinking water. More than 200 scientists signed the statement, which presents the dangers of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These chemicals are persistently used as pan coatings, despite more than a decade of research showing associations with liver toxicity, neurological disorders, cancers of different organs and types, and heart conditions. The paper noted that many manufacturers have discontinued long-chain PFAS production and substituted shorter-chain PFAS. The scientists caution that these shorter-chain PFAS may not effectively reduce PFAS exposure because more has to be used to achieve the same effectiveness, maintaining PFAS in the environment with exposure levels relatively unchanged. It calls for scientists, governments, chemical manufacturers and consumer product manufacturers to participate in halting all PFAS production.

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esearchers from the University of California (UC) School of Medicine at San Diego have determined that regions with greater exposure to ultraviolet (UV)-B radiation from the sun and reduced cloud cover have significantly lower incidence of pancreatic cancer. In an analysis of global rates of the disease, the research, published in the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, demonstrated that areas with more sunshine had only one-sixth of the pancreatic cancer rates of areas with less sunshine. The farther from the equator, the less is the exposure to UV-B radiation, leading to less body production of vitamin D. Study author Cedric F. Garland, doctor of public health, a UC professor and member of the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, says, “If you’re living at a high latitude or in a place with a lot of heavy cloud cover, you can’t make vitamin D most of the year, which results in a higher-than-normal risk of getting pancreatic cancer.” According to World Cancer Research Fund International, 338,000 new cases of pancreatic cancer are diagnosed annually, and it is the seventh most lethal form of cancer.

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ccording to Lee Rossano, Certified Nutritional Counselor and founder of Advanced Nutritional Solutions in Rochester Hills, MI, one common, but little-recognized cause of female hormone imbalances is a sensivity to gluten. "It can affect a considerable number of patients in different ways, depending on the degree of sensitivity," says Rossano. "Those mildly affected may experience bloating or puffiness, while those with the greatest sensivity may end up with digestive problems, even with only a small amount of gluten-containing foods. At this level, it could be considered Celiac Disease." "There is evidence that a relationship exists between gluten sensivity and hormones like progesterone and estrogen. Many women with gluten sensivity may also have an adrenal hormone imbalance," Rossano adds, "which can worsen during menopause. It can cause issues such as fatigue, mood swings and increased body fat. Women that contine to consume gluten, may eventually experience adreanal exaustion." Rossano explains that grains such as wheat, kamut, rye, spelt and barley are the worst offenders and that there are many sources of "hidden gluten." "Women who have symptoms of hormone imbalance," she says, "should be screened for gluten sensivity or even pre-celiac disease and may require a gluten-free diet." Advanced Nutritional Solutions is located in Rochester Hills, MI. For more information, contact Lee Rossano at 248-652-4160 or visit WhySuffer.net. See ad page 21.

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Marine Life Drops by Half since 1970 The nonprofit World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Zoological Society of London have jointly determined that industrial-scale overfishing, pollution and climate change have killed half of all marine life over the last 40 years. The Living Blue Planet Report cites that species essential to the global food supply are among the hardest hit, partially due to humans catching them faster than they can reproduce. Large swaths of coral reefs, mangroves and sea grasses have also died, further decimating fish populations. Statistics show that the family of fish that includes tuna and mackerel has declined by 75 percent since 1970. The number of species is also declining; a quarter of all shark and ray species face extinction. Half of all coral has already disappeared, and the rest will vanish by 2050 if temperatures continue to rise at current rates. “Coral reefs occupy less than 1 percent of the ocean surface, but they harbor a third of ocean species,” says French biologist Gilles Boeuf. The WWF report argues that protected global ocean area should be tripled by 2020 and fish retailers should source from companies that follow certified best practice standards.

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Amy’s Opens Organic Fast Food Restaurant California now hosts the nation’s first Amy’s Organic Drive-Thru restaurant, in Rohnert Park, with a vegetarian menu sporting veggie burgers, salads and dishes served in both regular and vegan varieties. Ingredients are sustainably grown and GMO-free (no genetically modified ingredients). The company’s signature frozen pizzas have been popular for years in health food and grocery stores nationwide, and now Amy’s first restaurant is serving them hot, with toppings ranging from spinach and diced tomatoes to a choice of mozzarella cheese or vegan “cheeze”. While some other fast food restaurants import almost all of their products from factory farming operations and give nothing back to the community, Amy’s Drive-Thru grows produce sustainably on its own roof. Amy’s Kitchen, a familyowned, privately held organic frozen food company, reportedly pays workers a living wage with health benefits. On the inaugural restaurant’s popularity, Manager Paul Schiefer remarks, “It’s given us a lot of hope that this is a concept that works.” natural awakenings

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Students De-Stress by Petting Dogs At least three universities in England have offered puppy rooms to stressed students. More than 600 students signed up last year in Bristol alone. Gordon Trevett, from the University’s Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health, says, “Every year I see students fretting about their exams, and I thought this would be a great way to ease the stress and take their minds off it. People with dogs have lower blood pressure in stressful situations than those without a dog, and we know that playing with a dog can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine, which calm and relax.” Jo Woods, from the Bristol Students Union, says, “It’s important to do fun and different things to de-stress during exams, and cuddling a puppy is a perfect way to release some endorphins.” Source: BBC

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Sesame Street Addresses Autism After working with organizations such as Autism Speaks and the Autism Self Advocacy Network, Sesame Street has been aiming to help reduce the stigma associated with autism spectrum disorder. A new autistic character, Julia, already has her own digital storybook, We’re Amazing, 1,2,3 as part of the campaign See Amazing in All Children. According to Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, senior vice president of U.S. social impact at Sesame Workshop, Sesame Street producers are waiting to hear back from the autism community before introducing Julia to the TV show. For more information, visit Autism.SesameStreet.org/storybook-we-are-amazing and Tinyurl.com/MeetJuliaVideo.

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Beaming Solar Power to Earth from Space A great deal of solar power falls on our planet, but a lot more misses us and goes off into space. Scientists at JAXA, Japan’s space administration, have made a major breakthrough in accurate wireless power transmission on Earth that bodes well for solar space technology. The team beamed 1.8 kilowatts of power, enough to power an electric tea kettle, more than 50 meters to a small receiver without any wires whatsoever. The researchers were able to accomplish this task by first converting the electrical energy to microwaves, and then beaming them to a remote receiver before converting them back into electrons. The program’s goal is to harness a constant supply of solar energy directly from space using orbital solar farms, and then beam that energy for use on Earth. Solar power generation in space has many advantages over current technology, including the constant availability of energy regardless of the weather or time of day. Source: Global.jaxa.jp

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California Mandates Shots for Childcare Workers After passing the state House and Senate, California Senate Bill 792 was approved by Governor Jerry Brown on October 11. The unprecedented law mandates vaccines for adult childcare workers and volunteers, including all individuals working in private and public school early childhood education programs, with no religious exemptions permitted. SB 792 reads, “Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis [whooping cough] and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.” The same regulations also apply to family home day care workers and volunteers. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in a loss of licensing for the facility/center. For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/californiasb792. Let California lawmakers hear what the people want via Legislature.ca.gov.

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healingways mation, as well as bringing many other body processes into normal function. Brevard, North Carolina, licensed master acupuncturist Paul Buchman, adds, “Acupuncture differs from conventional Western medicine in many ways, primarily in that when it treats a disease on the physical level, it also has far-reaching effects on our mental, emotional and spiritual aspects.”

Good Reasons to Try Acupuncture Thousands of Studies Show Healing Results by Kathleen Barnes

he ancient Chinese art of acupuncture is gaining popularity in modern Western medicine for many reasons. “There’s lots of research to support the effectiveness of acupuncture for a wide variety of conditions,” says Thomas Burgoon, a medical doctor who practices internal medicine in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and is president of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, an association of doctors of medicine and osteopathic medicine that use acupuncture in conjunction

with conventional treatments. Acupuncture treatments typically involve the nearly painless insertion of very thin needles to stimulate the body’s natural repair and regulation mechanisms based on the fundamental Chinese medicine principle that the inside of the body can often be treated from the outside. Burgoon explains that acupuncture works by stimulating and releasing the body’s natural pain relievers, including endorphins, producing the feel-good brain chemical serotonin and relieving inflam-

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The U.S. Library of Medicine database lists more than 23,000 studies on acupuncture. Chronic back pain: Chronic low back pain affects 80 percent of us at some time and is the second-most common cause of disability in American adults, according to a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. A recent study of Australian patients arriving in Melbourne hospital emergency rooms complaining of low back pain found that those treated with acupuncture experienced as much pain relief in an hour as those given drugs. “When I treat a person for low back pain, I always take pulses in several parts of the body, and then take into account many factors, including age, gender and life situation,” says Buchman. “The underlying causes of the pain may be different in a 20-something student with a stressful academic load than a 50-something woman that’s a recent empty nester redefining her future,” he explains. When researchers at China’s Central South University reviewed 13 studies on acupuncture and low back pain, they concluded that comprehensive treatment plans that involve acupuncture are urgently needed. Headache: Acupuncture has long been used to relieve the pain of migraines and tension headaches. Australian research published in EvidenceBased Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that 16 acupuncture

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sessions cut in half the number of days that patients experienced migraines, significantly reducing pain. “Acupuncture is a must-try therapy for anyone with migraines or chronic or tension-type headaches,” says Burgoon. He notes that Aetna Insurance Company policy considers acupuncture among accepted, medically necessary treatments for migraines, chronic low back pain, knee osteoarthritis, postoperative dental pain and nausea associated with surgery, pregnancy and chemotherapy. Asthma and allergies: More than 25 million Americans have asthma, including 6.8 million children. Danish research published in the journal Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine showed that 10 acupuncture sessions given over a three-month period reduced asthma symptoms and use of inhaled steroids, but only when acupuncture was ongoing. Benefits diminished when treatments were discontinued. German researchers at Berlin’s Charité University Medical Center found similar effects for seasonal allergies by comparing it with the effects of antihistamines and sham acupuncture. “Patterns of bad health get more

ingrained in our body systems as we get older,” says Melanie Katin, a licensed acupuncturist specializing in treating children in New York City and professor at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. “If we can catch an illness in a child’s first seven or eight years, we may be able to prevent it from becoming chronic in adulthood.” Digestive problems: Acupuncture has been found to be effective for treating colic in babies, irritable bowel syndrome, morning sickness and postoperative nausea caused by anesthesia and chemotherapy treatments, verified in research from Australia’s University of Sydney on patients after surgery for metastatic liver cancer. Several other studies, including one from the Milwaukee’s Medical College of Wisconsin, show that acupuncture rebalances the nervous system and restores proper digestive function, while relieving pain. The World Health Organization review of research notes how acupuncture relieved gastrointestinal (GI) spasms better than atropine injections, and also recommends acupuncture for relief of nausea. “Acupuncture helps calm down

an overactive GI tract and stimulates an underactive one,” explains Burgoon. Acupuncture is a non-pharmaceutical remedy for many health problems, Burgoon says. “I fell in love with acupuncture when I discovered I could use it to treat some problems that nothing else helped. I almost never prescribe any medications. Instead, I help people get off pharmaceuticals.” Kathleen Barnes is author of many natural health books, including The Calcium Lie 2: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know, with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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ruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of The Biology of Belief and The Honeymoon Effect, is a stem cell biologist and internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. He is a visiting fellow lecturer on immunology at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and participated in the Foundation for Conscious Evolution’s seventh Worldwide Meeting on Human Values, in Mexico. His research explains the interplay between individual consciousness and body biology.

Why do you start with epigenetics as a foundation for health? Many people, programmed with the concept of genetic determinism, believe that genes in the fertilized egg at conception determine character and fate. Unable to pick our DNA genes, we are powerless to control our life, so that the only option is seeking help from someone in the biomedical community to fix our genes. I introduced a new vision about the understanding of genes a half-century ago that is now the new science of epigenetics. Epi- means “above”. Here, we can realize control by regulating the environment in which we live and our perception of it, making us the master of our own genetics rather than a victim of heredity.

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it promises radical change capable of revolutionizing civilization. Its dynamics are equivalent to the leap from Newtonian physics to quantum physics, which led to everything from computers and cell phones to Martian rovers. We are freed to abandon the belief that genes cause cancer, for instance. In changing our lifestyle, beliefs and perceptions, we also change our genetic expression. Remember, this works because how we individually interpret our world is translated by the brain into chemical information that adjusts the behavior and genetics of cells to complement our perception. We could live in the healthiest environment, but if our mind perceives it as threatening and non-supportive, our biology will become less healthy and can generate disease. The cells’ response is based on the brain’s information, which actually is only an interpretation. Personal perceptions and the way we live, including our spiritual nature, adjust genes to manifest either a functional state of health or one of dysfunction.

Where is the “self” that makes people different? No two people are the same biologically. If I inject my cells into another human, their immune system will recognize it as “not-self” and begin to eliminate them. On the surface of virtually all our cells are thousands of protein receptors that function like miniature antennae. They read and respond to environmental signals similar to the larger receptors on the skin’s surface, such as the eyes, ears and nose.

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Each human also possesses a unique set of “identity” receptors, a subset of which are called “self-receptors” by the biomedical community, found on nearly all of our cells, with the primary exception of red blood cells. Self-receptors are unrelated to the cell’s function contributing to muscle, bone, brain or heart. Conventional medicine studies the physical aspect of self-receptors as being the source of “self” but overlook the environmental signals they receive. In other words, individual identity is linked to the signals received by the antennae. When I reached this point in my research, I realized that we can’t die, because our real identity is represented by the invisible environment-derived “broadcast”, which might legitimately be referred to as spirit. My personal identity signal is received by each of my 50 trillion cells endowed with the unique set of “Bruce” self-receptors. While my physical body is like a TV, the “spiritual broadcast” representing the Bruce Show is an eternal, energetic element of the environment.

What is entrainment and why is it important today? A group of heart cells in a Petri dish will each beat to its own vibrational frequency. After a couple of days, they start beating in synchrony, because the stronger heart cells control the tempo. The other cells organize their behavior to entrain with the more powerful one. This happens in women’s college dormitories when residents start the school year with different menstrual cycles, but later experience entrainment, with their cycles beginning and ending about the same time. They link to a pulse and a beat, just like the heart cells. Humans become entrained to a higher force that’s an invisible broadcast of energy in harmony or in discordance. As more of us hold the intention for living a life of love and peace, the broadcast of that harmonic energy amplifies and those not yet there will eventually entrain to the stronger signal. This is the shift we need to make for conscious evolution to occur.

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Gut Health Impacts the Immune System

Examining how genes are affected by lifestyle choices by Gretchen Perry, FNP-BC

utoimmune diseases (Hashimoto's, autism spectrum disorder, diabetes and arthritis to name a few) are taking this country by storm. It seems almost daily there is a new medication being advertised to treat symptoms they cause. When looking at risk factors, and the cause behind these ailments, it is important to realize that one does not acquire an autoimmune disease because of genes alone. When it comes to health, genes are the gun, but environment pulls the trigger. Epigenetics, the study of how the environment effects gene expression, has a great deal to do with the development of disease. Upon examination of the environment and what can trigger the development of an autoimmune disease, the number one consideration is the integrity of the gut. Since an estimated 80 percent of our immune system is located in the gut, if our gut is not healthy, then our immune system is compromised–and a decline in health is sure to follow. The mucosa lining of the gut can be effected by all sorts of environmental influences that will compromise its integrity: GMO food, pesticides and 26

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herbicides, a lack of beneficial bacteria, high sugar diets, antibiotics, steroids, NSAIDs and proton pump inhibitors just to name a few. All of these agents can contribute to increased gut permeability. Simply explained, gut permeability occurs when little holes develop between the tight junctures in the gastrointestinal wall. After this occurs, partially digested food–large protein particles, because they are not broken down well–enter the blood stream. These proteins are viewed as foreign to the body and an attack is waged against them, resulting in inflammation. At the same time this is going on, malnutrition can occur because bad bacteria or yeast overgrowth will hamper sufficient digestive enzyme production from beneficial bacteria being low. It is easy to see how a whole host of systemic problems can develop, and health and wellbeing slowly begin to deteriorate over time. When a food sensitivity is suspected, gut permeability is likely the problem. Interestingly enough, many people do not even know they have specific food sensitivities until they eliminate

When it comes to health, genes are the gun, but environment pulls the trigger some of the most common inflammatory foods (wheat, dairy, corn, soy, nut) from their diet and start to feel better. Eliminating specific foods will only resolve the "problem" temporarily. The root cause of dysbiosis (disrupted gut flora) needs to be identified and properly treated for healing to occur. Otherwise, new sensitivities will develop to different foods, and the cycle continues. Healing the body once it gets to this point can be a very complex puzzle that needs to take into account many factors–often including specific genetic mutations. What is on the end of the fork is important in regaining health, but once an autoimmune disease is set in motion, changing the diet alone is generally not enough to reverse the damage and get the body back on track. Interactions among genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that influence long-term health and complex, chronic disease need to be evaluated. Specialized testing is excellent to identify dysbiosis of the microbiome (gut bacteria that is not properly balanced) and enable your provider to determine the best supplements, detoxification support and gene-specific nutrition (nutrigenomics) regimen to put in place for healing to occur. Doing this eliminates harmful microbes, boosts the immune system and paves the way for recovering health and well-being. Gretchen Perry, M.S.N., F.N.P.-B.C., N.P.-C., is a board certified family nurse practitioner who pursued an advance degree to help others overcome challenges similar to those she has faced. Her practice, Fundamental Healing, P.C., is located at 29829 Telegraph Rd., Suite 203, Southfield, MI. For more information, call 248-601-0234 or visit her website: Fundamental-Healing.com. See ad page 39.

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SUPER SOUPS New Twists on Old Favorites Heal, Nourish and Soothe by Judith Fertig

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where to start. Reinventing the past. From her Colorado mountain home, Jenny McGruther, author of The Nourished Kitchen, celebrates the wisdom of traditional foodways, making nutrientdense, healing soup broth from bones,

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water, vegetables and seasonings. McGruther’s twist is to make it in a six-quart slow cooker. Once her family has dined on organic roast or rotisserie chicken, she simmers the bones with purified water, a bay leaf or two, a few whole peppercorns and a few chopped organic vegetables like onion, carrot and celery on the low setting for 24 hours. Then she ladles the broth through a coffee strainer into another container, refreshes the slow cooker with more water and simmers the bones and seasonings for another 24 hours. Eventually, the broth will have less flavor and color, and that’s when McGruther starts all over again. “I call this perpetual soup,” she says. She blogs at NourishedKitchen.com. Slowing it down. With homemade broth on hand, it’s easy to make the Italian winter staple of Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup. Cookbook authors and slow cooker experts Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss, from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, love to make this when they’re working on a cookbook deadline. They simply use what they have in the refrigerator, freezer or pantry. “With a soup like this you can always substitute one vegetable for another, adjusting the recipe to what you enjoy and have on hand,” advises Moore. The pair blogs at PluggedInto Cooking.com. Speeding it up. Sometimes, we need a single serving of homemade

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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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soup fast. Award-winning recipe developer and cookbook author Camilla Saulsbury, of Nacogdoches, Texas, whips up a Pumpkin Sage Soup that can simmer in a saucepan within minutes, ready to be enjoyed in a mug. Saulsbury uses organic canned pumpkin, full of vitamins, which can vary in sweetness. “If needed,” she suggests, “add a drizzle of maple syrup to enhance the flavor of the soup.” Making “bisque” in a high-speed blender. Karen Adler is an avid grower of organic tomatoes in her Kansas City garden. When the seasonal harvest comes to an end, Adler grills or oven roasts the tomatoes, along with organic peppers and onions, and then freezes them, ready to make Roasted Tomato Bisque any time of the year. “My secret to a light bisque without using cream is to blend all the roasted vegetables together with a high-speed blender to give it body. A swirl of extra-virgin olive oil at the end finishes ensuring the satisfying flavor,” she says. Going cold. Douglas McNish, head chef at Toronto’s raw and vegan restaurant Raw Aura, serves a popular Lemon, Cucumber and Dill Soup, which is easy to make in a food processor. “This soup is amazing this time of year, when most of our diets may be lacking in healthy fats and trace minerals,” says McNish. Warming up. Two cookbook authors teamed up across many miles to write 300 Sensational Soups. Meredith Deeds lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while Carla Snyder resides in Cleveland, Ohio. They’ve mutually discovered the naturally warming properties of curry powder in Curried Coconut Chickpea Soup. Snyder observes, “A good soup nourishes the heart, as well as the stomach, spreading a feeling of satisfaction and contentment.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS. Editor's note: The recipes beginning on the next page come from a variety of sources, including a brand new East Michigan restaurant. Enjoy!

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Golden Beet and Vegetable Borscht Yields: 6 servings 1 c. parsnips, peeled and diced 1 c. carrots, peeled and diced 1 ½ c. leeks, thinly sliced 2 fresh bay leaves 4 c. water 2 c. golden beets, steamed, peeled and diced ½ c. fresh dill, chopped ½ t. sea salt ½ t. nutmeg ½ t. fresh ground black pepper 2 T. brown rice vinegar In a 4-quart saucepan, simmer the

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by Lisa Marshall y the end of 2014, Trina Mills, the 54-year-old mother of three finally of Parker, Arizona, had given up wrote out a living will and braced for on conventional medicine. She’d the inevitable. Then she heard of a been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder new Center for Functional Medicine 17 years earlier and taken medication opening at the prestigious, century-old ever since without feeling her sympCleveland Clinic. As the first clinic of toms of fatigue, muscle aches and stom- its kind to open at an academic mediach problems ever fully subside. She’d cal center, it promised to look at the visited endocrinologists, gastroenterolo- underlying causes of disease, while gists and a half-dozen other specialists, focusing on the whole person, rather each of which offered a different diagthan isolated symptoms. nosis and prescribed a different drug. Intrigued, Mills caught a flight At one point, she had her gallto Ohio and soon was offering up 30 bladder removed. At another, her doctor tubes of blood, stool and saliva samsuspected she had bleeding in her brain ples, as well as an exhaustive life hisand sent her for a computerized axial tory. One year later, thanks to a series of tomography (CAT) scan. Some thought personalized diet and lifestyle changes, she was a hypochondriac; others said she’s 10 pounds heavier and feels better she was depressed. “I would tell them, than she has in decades. “I spent a lot ‘I’m just depressed that you can’t figure of years and money in the traditional out why I’m so sick,’” she says. medical system and got nothing,” says Weighing a skeletal 82 pounds, Mills. With functional medicine, “In

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In the 25 years since nutritional biochemist Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., of Gig Harbor, Washington, coined the term, this science-based, whole-body approach to addressing chronic disease has gained widespread traction. More than 100,000 physicians—60 percent of them medical doctors—have trained with the Institute for Functional Medicine he founded in Washington and New Mexico, and numerous medical schools have added its tenets to their curricula. More naturopaths and chiropractors are also distinguishing themselves with a functional medicine emphasis. “It is not alternative medicine at all,” stresses Bland, whose latest book, The Disease Delusion, details how functional medicine can curb chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, dementia, and heart disease, which constitute 78 percent of U.S. health care costs. “It’s the basis of 21st-century health care,” he says. For most of the 20th century, conventional medicine centered on a singular objective: Arrive at a diagnosis and treat it with drugs or surgery. Then, the alternative medicine movement proffered a toolbox of more natural therapies, including acupuncture, herbs and massage to address these same diagnoses. The 1990s brought integrative medicine, a best-of-both-worlds approach. “While all of the above have merit, they lack the necessary guidance to help practitioners determine which tools work best for which patient,” says Dr. Mark Hyman, director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine. “Alternative therapies and conventional treatments are tools. We need a new map that can teach us how to skillfully use those tools,” maintains Hyman. “That map is functional medicine.” Because one chronic disease such as diabetes can have dozens of underlying causes, or one culprit such as a genetic predisposition or exposure to toxins can lead to multiple chronic conditions, functional medicine focuses on systems, rather than organs, and origins, rather than diseases. “It’s about listening to the patient’s story in a different way, where the objective is not simply about

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Key to discovering the underlying origins of a health issue are a host of new gene, blood and gut health tests. “They allow us to look under the patient’s ‘metabolic hood’ at the genetic and biochemical factors influencing health,” says Naturopathic Doctor Kara Fitzgerald, who heads up a functional medicine clinic in Newtown, Connecticut. For instance, certain genes influence how a person burns and stores fat. Depending on which variant a patient has, based on a genetic test, they might be guided toward a higheror lower-fat diet. Those genetically prone to difficulty in metabolizing the amino acid homocysteine (an excess of which can raise the risk of heart disease) might be advised to take folic acid supplements. If a patient displays intractable gut problems, rather than simply look for blood or pathogens in the stool, Fitzgerald also looks at the DNA of their gut microbiome, mapping out which strains of good bacteria are present or absent and prescribing prebiotics, probiotics or whole foods to promote a healthful balance. For another patient with thinning hair and aching joints, she might use specialized blood tests to look for micronutrient deficiencies, signs of allergies or certain autoantibodies—proteins produced by the immune system that mistakenly attack one’s own tissues— that might herald a brewing autoimmune disorder. “Research shows that predictive autoantibodies can show up in the blood 10 or even 20 years before an autoimmune disease such as Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis makes itself known,” says Fitzgerald, pointing to a seminal review published in 2007 in Scientific American: “If a patient with mild, early-stage symptoms is proactive with diet and lifestyle changes, they may be able to fend it off.” High-tech tests aside, Bland stresses that what’s most important is “a tool that has been largely lost in medicine today: Knowing how to listen to the patient.” In a typical exam, Fitzgerald thoroughly inspects often neglected body parts, including the tongue and finger-

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Chelation as a Functional Medicine Therapy by Laura Kovalcik, D.O.

helation (also called IV Therapy) is an important and effective therapy in Functional Medicine. It removes heavy metals such as arsenic, lead and mercury from the body when special solutions are delivered by IV. Heavy metals might accumulate from amalgam dental fillings, factory work, painting or exposure to lead paint in older homes, smoking or smoking exposure, and heavy metals like lead and arsenic that make their way into our water supply. These heavy metals are typically stored in fats in the body and are toxic to humans. This toxicity over time can impact organs and cause diseases most commonly affecting the heart, brain and vascular system. Chelation has been used for decades to remove lead from individuals with lead poisoning, but in the last 30+ years it has been used to remove other metals which helps improve circulation and detoxify the body resulting in individuals experiencing better overall health. Several specially compounded Chelation solutions are available to help improve a variety of conditions. Patients who have been treated with Chelation therapy often comment that they have improvements in: the ability to walk further without leg pain, disappearance of chest pain, improved sense of well-being and lowered blood pressure. Chelation therapy requires a series of sessions over several months. Along with Chelation, testing is done to ensure that the therapy is progressing properly. A separate IV therapy is often used to deliver high-doses of vitamins and essential minerals when needed. Scientific research supports the efficacy of Chelation. A medical research study called the TACT (Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy) was conducted over a 7 year period with 1,708 adults aged 50 or older at 134 sites in the US and Canada. This trial focused on improving health for heart attack victims. It was a double-blind study in which some patients received 40 Chelation sessions, or some received high dose vitamin/mineral supplements orally, or a portion of the participants received an oral placebo. At the end of the follow-up period (between 1-5 years after the participant’s specific treatment) the results showed an 18% reduction in risk of having one of the recurrent cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke and clinical signs of heart disease) in the group that received Chelation therapy containing EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra acetate). This study was federally funded and published in JAMA (The Journal of American Medicine) in March 2013. There is still some debate from traditional medicine regarding Chelation therapy’s effectiveness. The study authors recommend that additional research be conducted, but also that the medical field at large should consider valid research on alternative therapies that may be helpful to patients. From the Functional Medicine and patients’ perspective, Chelation therapy may result in less frequent invasive diagnostic tests and reduced use of prescription medications. Laura Kovalcik, D.O., Board-Certified Internist, FACOI is the owner of The Downing Clinic, an Integrative and Internal Medicine practice, located at 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, Suite 100, Clarkston, MI. For more information, call 248-6256677 or visit TheDowningClinic.com. See ads pages 15, 17 and 19. To read the full Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy (TACT) article, visit: jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1672221 36

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nails, which can hold important clues to underlying health. She asks about past emotional trauma which might trigger chronic disease, and inquires about what environmental toxins and harmful chemicals both the patient and their birth parents may have been exposed to. One example might be a patient exposed to cigarette smoking in utero having a bias toward an allergic disease. If their parents grew up in a period of famine, they might have inherited a genetic disposition for rapid weight gain. “She spent two-and-a-half hours with me,” in her initial consultation, recalls 52-year-old Lauren Zambrelli, of Long Island, New York, who credits Fitzgerald for helping her tame her multiple sclerosis into remission. “It was like having a sister for a doctor.”

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Functional medicine doctors don’t shy away from prescription drugs when necessary, but they do lean decidedly toward the lower-tech modalities, using dietary supplements, allergen-free diets, exercise, mind-body practices and toxin avoidance as their primary tools. “We basically take out the bad stuff from the body and put in the good stuff,” says Hyman. Maintaining good health is priceless, but without conventional insurance coverage, it can be expensive. While Mills’ doctor visits were covered by insurance (which is rare), she spends roughly $1,000 a month on supplements to address her diagnosed leaky gut syndrome, nutrient deficiencies and mercury poisoning. Zambrelli has paid thousands out of her own pocket, too. Some people worry that, like most conventional physicians, some functional medicine practitioners place too much emphasis on expensive tests and too little on the most crucial and affordable remedy—self-care. “Functional medicine as a concept is an important step forward,” says integrative medicine pioneer Dr. James Gordon, founder of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. “However, some practitioners do a lot of tests and prescribe a lot of supplements and work on cleaning out the gut, but neglect the psychological, spiritual and social issues. That concerns me.” Bland and Hyman concede that

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some practitioners over-test, but say that will fade over time as they learn to better discriminate which ones are useful for specific patients. Several efforts also are underway to get more functional medicine providers and the acupuncturists, massage therapists and nutritionists they work with covered under the Affordable Care Act, which expressly emphasizes a need for more preventive medicine. Viewing the big picture, Bland believes that functional medicine is just what the country needs to save on exploding healthcare costs. Rather than spending dollars on extraordinary measures to save heart attack victims or diabetics in emergencies, we can prevent such dire situations by identifying underlying problems sooner and halting their progression. In the meantime, some patients are finding priceless relief. “Am I poorer right now? Yes,” says Mills. “Am I healthier? Way. It’s been so worth it.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO, who specializes in health care. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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disorders characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.

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SCEND) program at a joint Harvard n The Autism Revolution, Pediatric University, Massachusetts Institute of Neurologist and Neuroscientist Technology and Massachusetts General Martha Herbert approaches autism Hospital Medical Imaging facility. as a whole-body condition that can “While autism is often thought of as improve, rather than be a static, lifelong a genetic disorder, it’s the result of a genegenetic brain disorder. environment interaction where genes “It’s the way the brain is shifted are corrupted,” explains into acting when faced with a combination of Experts agree that a Psychiatrist Robert Hendren, who is currently stressors—some, but natural foundation partnering in developing not all of which are genetic—at a vulnerable for health begins with the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder and point in development,” breastfeeding infants Neurodevelopmental says Herbert. Nonat the Univergenetic challenges can to support natural Disorders sity of California, San come from the immune system, nutrition, immunity, and then Francisco. According to the the environment and ensuring children’s U.S. Centers for Disease stress. “Addressing Control and Prevention, them can make a diets are rich in autism is the fastestprofound difference nutrients at all ages. growing developmental in the condition; disability, now affecting maybe even turning it one in 68 children and one in 42 boys. around.” Autism Speaks (AutismSpeaks.org) de Herbert directs the Treatment Refines autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as search and Neuroscience Evaluation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (TRAN- a group of complex brain development

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Many experts agree that in some cases, autism can be prevented. “Prevention needs to start early—preconception is ideal,” says Dr. Kenneth A. Bock, of Bock Integrative Medicine, in New York, and author of Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies. Emphasizing omega-3 essential fatty acids, folic acid and probiotics during pregnancy can be beneficial, and it’s important to avoid iron deficiency, which has been tied to higher rates of autism, Hendren counsels. Results from a recent University of California, Davis study published in Environmental Health Perspectives reveals increased rates of autism among children of women that live close to pesticide-treated fields during pregnancy, particularly during the second and third trimesters. Hendren says, “Living near heavily sprayed fields can be very detrimental. Living close to freeways or downwind of coal-fired power plants is also associated with autism.” If heavy metal toxicity in blood is confirmed, chelation therapy is often used to remove metals, although Hendren advises against using it for the general treatment of ASD. “Chelators pull out mercury, along with other metals, a process that can be harmful. Instead, think about diet and nutritional supplements that can help detoxify the body more safely,” he explains. Bock says, “It’s not enough to detoxify, we have to remove and prevent exposure to neurodevelopmental toxins.” Herbert suggests avoiding toxic household products, electromagnetic exposure from devices such as cell phones and baby monitors, which can lead to stress, sleep disruption and cell health problems, as well as antibiotic overuse, which can disrupt the gut microbiome, increasing vulnerability to exposure to other harmful chemicals. Herbert notes some parents observe that their child became autistic after a vaccination but there are also autistic children that are vaccine-free;

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Relax your attachment to expectations and realize that your child sees, hears and feels the world differently than you. Broaden your perspective and make every choice a healthy choice. ~Martha Herbert still others become so after facing other stresses such as illness or trauma. “We need to focus on the underlying vulnerabilities and keep children strong and resilient so they can handle life’s challenges to their health and immune systems,” she says.

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Currently, the only treatment that has been proven to consistently improve the core symptoms of ASD is behavioral therapy designed to foster language, socialization and academic skills. While effective, this approach is time- and staff-intensive. With the rise and prevalence of autism in the past decade, more parents are turning to complementary and alternative treatments (CAM). Hendren reports that the best researched and safest CAM therapies for treating autism include melatonin to improve sleep, omega-3 fatty acids to ease hyperactivity and possibly improve socialization, multivitamins to supplement a limited diet or poor appetite and methyl B12 injections to protect against oxidative stress. Massage therapy has also proven effective in increasing connectivity with others and reducing over-arousal, while reducing ASD symptoms. Research remains in its infancy, but other CAMs deemed acceptable for a professionally monitored trial include B6 and magnesium supplements to correct metabolic aberration, folic acid for improvements in core symptoms, probiotics to ease gastrointestinal distress and iron supplementation for a deficiency. Although clear benefits have yet to be backed by scientific evidence, many

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parents of children with ASD report that behavior improves with a diet free of the proteins gluten (found in wheat, barley and rye) and casein (found in dairy). Other parent-endorsed diets include anti-yeast, anti-hyperglycemia, specific carbohydrate, low-oxalate and specific food reaction regimens. A review article in the journal Autism Research and Treatment notes that acupuncture, exercise, and musicand animal-assisted therapy have all been reported as helping to reduce a variety of ASD functional and behavioral symptoms. From sound-dampening headphones that offset loud noises to structuring the environment to anticipate transitions, removing stressors can help reduce the debilitating characteristics of ASD. “This improves abilities to learn and interact with others, but we also don’t want to shelter them from having a chance to learn the rules of social interaction in real-world situations,” advises Hendren. Because autism is a heterogeneous disorder with numerous subtypes, the best individualized combination of treatments can be challenging to identify and can often change throughout one’s life. Bock reminds families that even with a successful treatment plan, “A parent’s love is the final element that brings these recovering children out of darkness into light.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi. HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com.

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The Power of Conscious Dance Creative Movement Connects Body, Mind and Spirit by Gail Condrick

A growing tribe of movers and shakers are discovering and unleashing their power in conscious dance, a combination of moving meditation, soul-stirring music, self-expression and sweat.

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ost are familiar with the performance or competitive dance world of learned steps. Conscious dance is a non-competitive, body-based way of raising consciousness. There’s no wrong way to move and your shape and measurements don’t matter,” says Mark Metz, of Berkley, California, founder and executive director of the Dance First Association (DFA) and publisher of the Conscious Dancer Magazine and UpShift Guide. The group identifies more than 100 forms of conscious dance, ranging from ecstatic dance to somatic movement therapy. Commonalities include body awareness, barefoot movement, inspiring global music and minimal structure facilitated by leaders. With 1,000 DFA studio locations, many are finding the power of

conscious dance suits their search for movement with purpose beyond improved fitness as it’s practiced in drug- and alcohol-free club-style events and ecstatic dance experiences, as well as dance fitness programs. “It’s about honoring body intelligence and paying attention to the body and mind-body connection,” says Metz. “The modalities mentioned most often are 5Rhythms, Soul Motion, Open Floor, JourneyDance, and the Nia Technique,” says Metz. A brief look at three of them shows how each has its own style.

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Connecting “within” through free and inspired body movement is the power of conscious dance. the late Gabrielle Roth. “Find your flow. Feel your connection to the Earth through your feet and release your head,” guides facilitator Amber Ryan, of New York City, who travels the world for dance sessions. “Use your body as a gateway into the now.” For two hours, dancers move freely and individually, swaying, sensing and interacting in an experience called “the wave”, intended to move energy through the body, release emotions and heal the psyche. It’s based on Roth’s premise that, “Each of us is a moving center, a space of divine mystery. Though we spend most of our time on the surface in daily ordinary existence, most of us hunger to connect to this space within, to break through to bliss, to be swept into something bigger.”

JourneyDance Toni Bergins, from the Massachusetts Berkshires, is a frequent presenter at the Kripalu Center and Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. After years of studying and teaching movement, drama, creative visualization and gestalt techniques, she combined them in creating JourneyDance. More than 400 trained facilitators now offer it in 60- or 90-minute classes worldwide based on the philosophy, “Move into a new story!” Every class includes visualization, creative movement, affirmations and evocative music, all

working together to release emotions and connect with spirit. “You learn to love your body, expand your emotional intelligence, clear your mind and connect with your inner source,” explains Bergins. “You express yourself, infuse life with creativity and connect with a dancing community.” Participants engage in a ritual journey of physical transformation, cleansing the body through breath, sweat and expression. In this safe space, “Dancers discover their power and personal heart medicine, their true essence,” says Bergins.

Nia Technique For those that prefer more structure, the Nia Technique is the original barefoot mind-body-spirit fitness practice, activating sensation and awareness in a workout adaptable for everybody. More than 2,600 instructors in 51 countries offer 60-minute classes where enthusiasts move the way the body is built to move, reaping cardiovascular fitness and therapeutic benefits while having joyful fun. Dancers, guided by instructor’s moves, feel the rhythm of the music and ground themselves in spirit, equipping themselves to take the selfhealing experience into everyday life. “Nia has always blended form and freedom,” says Debbie Rosas, of Portland, Oregon, co-founder and creator of the technique. “We are now introducing new FreeDance classes to bring what we have learned through Nia to embody consciousness in new ways, conditioning the whole body and nervous system. It’s an invitation to move in free, unbound, unstructured ways to offset the tendency we have to

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Food mascarades as the problem, when it’s only a symptom. The problem lies in your heart and mind.

This year, it's time to think lifestyle! by Bethany Perry

t’s the time of year when the holidays have passed and the resolutions begin. After all the sweet treats and cocktails, we promise ourselves that this time is going to be the last time. We seek out diets diligently, often desperately, and race to the gym. We may choose Paleo, Lowfat or any of many other programs. We start with great enthusiasm and after several weeks we lose our drive. Then we shame ourselves and our bodies for not 'having the will power' to keep losing. This self-loathing is a key to the problem. When we are hard on ourselves, the body perceives this as stress. Without question, stress is a significant reason our body retains weight. Our conscious mind wants our body to be healthy. Society tells us we must be thin to achieve that health and we want to fit in (and not only in our clothes). So we jump on the treadmill of dieting, depriving ourselves of our favorite foods. Creating lifestyle eating for ourselves is a personal journey, beginning with the willingness to observe our selfsabotaging behaviors. Uncovering what lies in the unconscious mind, blocking our desires and keeping us in a state of ‘stuck,’ is accomplished by nourishing the brain, body, heart and soul. This is imperative for our lives. How we think and feel is as important as what we eat. If I may be so bold...diets don’t work. They work while we are on them; but then we stop, returning to our former lifestyle and consuming all the foods we believe we missed. Even when we work hard to avoid this, we still find ourselves repeating the same pattern. Frustrated, we ask ourselves, why can’t I lose weight and 42

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just eat healthy from now on? A great deal of negative self talk and shame accompanies that question. The answer lies in your brain and in your heart. Our brain health has everything to do with our whole body health. According to Dr. Daniel Amen, New York Times bestselling author, psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist, “Most weight problems occur between the ears, which may explain why most diets don’t work. It’s the brain that makes our eating decisions, and what we’ve found is that there isn’t just one brain pattern associated with overeating — there are at least five. Then, just to complicate things, people can have more than one of the five types of reaction going on in their heads at the same time, and for this they need extra individual attention.” The solution begins when we learn how to nourish our brain so we can nourish ourselves on an individual basis. This is where the new lifestyle begins. Another key is having love and acceptance for who we are, right now in this very moment. We discover this by understanding the matters of the mind matter to the heart. When we love ourself we are far more likely to be a healthy weight and experience a happier life. Resolutions? Not this year, it’s time to think lifestyle! Time to love ourselves both physically and mentally. Here are just a few suggestions to get you started: • Write 5 things you are grateful for each morning adding to the list every day. • Learn to nourish your brain, your body and connect to the very heart of you. Your mind will tell you many things, but what is your heart saying? What do you really need? • Gently begin to learn about and eat whole foods 80% of the time. Remember this is a process and change doesn’t happen overnight. Hold on to the fact that you are amazing and you are creating the lifestyle you have always wanted. The solution lies in your brain, your heart and your body. Dare to go there; your new life awaits! Bethany Perry is an Intuition and Neuroscience Coach, 1460 Walton Blvd. Suite 220, Rochester Hills, MI. For more information, call 248-568-9555 or visit BethanyPerry.com. Attend her seminar, The Brain/Weight Connection, on January 13 and 30 in Clarkston, MI. See her ad on page 15 for details. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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Key Signs We’re Approaching a Defining Moment by Dennis Merritt Jones

ur authentic self is constantly trying to get our attention so it may be more fully expressed. When we set our intention to genuinely evolve, we naturally begin to pay attention and see how redefining moments appear as needed. They are drawn to us sequentially to support us in the process of staying the course on our pilgrimage, each one a perfectly aligned portal in space and time, opening and closing, creating whatever experience is required to guide us to heightened awareness of our authentic self. While the possible circumstances that preclude such a moment are limitless, there are key signals to watch for. When they pop up, it helps immensely to stay engaged in the moment, rather than zipping past them on to another distraction. Rather, consider ways in which this might prove to be a pivotal

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point forward in our life journey. n Moments that challenge our ego and moments that our ego challenges us n Unexpected events n Times of significant loss n First-time experiences n Discontentment n Disappointment n Experiencing someone or something that instantly inspires us to grow n Birth of a loved one n Death of a loved one Personal growth and evolution can be motivated by either inspiration or desperation. Both may prompt us to ask big questions of ourselves and the universe that cause us to dig deep. The deeper we dig, the closer we come to merging with our truest self. We know the answers to such

questions are correct because they will lead to actions that honor life—like harming no one, including ourself— and affirm the presence of a prevailing power for good that lies within; a power that guides, protects and sustains us. Satisfying answers seek only the highest and best of us and bless all. They connect our mind, heart and soul, moving us forward on the path of wholeness as a fulfilled and joyfully self-expressed person. When we are impelled to ask an important question of our self and the universe, don’t rush the process and are willing to embrace the answer we receive, it pushes a reset button as to what defines us. It brings us an enhanced sense of authentic wholeness. The lesson is that when redefining moments appear, we must be open and prepared to go where we had no plans of going—because that’s where our bliss awaits us. Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., is the author of Your (Re)Defining Moments, the source of this essay. He has contributed to the human potential movement and field of spirituality as a minister, teacher, coach and lecturer for 30 years. Learn more at DennisMerrittJones.com.

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It’s Easy to Be Green At Home and On the Road by Avery Mack

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iving green means living well, using what you create with minimal waste,” says Mike Bond, an ecologist and bestselling activist author in Winthrop, Maine. Here, he and other savvy sources share tips to go ever greener in ways that are painless and affordable.

Start Small 4 Choose the best bulb for the job. Light bulbs can confuse even informed shoppers. Incandescent bulbs last more than 750 hours, but aren’t energy-efficient. Fluorescent bulbs use 75 percent less energy than incandescent and last

10 to 15 times longer. A 20-watt compact fluorescent light (CFL) uses 550 fewer kilowatt-hours than a 75-watt incandescent bulb. For additional information, check Tinyurl.com/Energy InfoLightBulbs. For a free app showing the best buy, visit LightBulbFinder.net. 4 Use appliance thermometers. Widely available, this useful tool will confirm a correct operating temperature of 37 to 40 degrees in the refrigerator and zero degrees in the freezer. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a warmer fridge allows bacteria to grow, while 10 degrees cooler than the ideal range increases energy use 25

4 Test the toilet. If a few drops of food coloring added to the toilet tank colors water in the bowl, replace the flap. It’s an easy and inexpensive DIY task. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that one in 10 homes leaks a cumulative 90 gallons a day. 4 Fix the faucet. One drip per second equals 3,000 gallons a year wasted, Seametrics calculates. 4 Reset the hot water heater to 120 degrees. This safe and efficient setting also reduces corrosion and mineral buildup. 4 Discover soap nuts and wool dryer balls. Dried soapberry fruit shells contain saponin, which works like most detergents and soaps. Toss five or six whole shells (one-half ounce) in a wash bag with the laundry. They’re good for five to eight reuses. All-natural sheep’s wool dryer balls shorten drying time, soften and fluff fabric, reduce static and help keep pet hair off of clothes. 4 Change the car’s air filter. Maintain

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Go Greener 4 Replace old appliances with energyefficient models. Check out a unit’s Energy Star rating. Consider a tankless heater for hot water on demand, rather than 24/7 heating. 4 Choose eco-tires. Low rolling resistance improves gas mileage and reduces emissions. Keep tires properly inflated and periodically rotated for longer wear. Watch for future innovations in sustainable materials currently in research and development. 4 Ban idling. Don’t idle an electronic fuel-injected engine for more than 30 seconds when parked in cold weather;

it warms up faster by being driven, explains the U.S. Department of Energy. Fuel injection engines took over in the 1980s and early 90s. Only older carburetors need a couple of minutes’ warm-up. The Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory further advises, “Idling for more than 10 seconds uses more fuel and emits more CO2 than engine restarting.” 4 Ask for pet- and eco-friendly antifreeze. Choose less toxic red-orange propylene glycol antifreeze instead of green ethylene glycol antifreeze, which is poisonous to pets and people. Dispose of both types properly, as they are toxic to wildlife and fish via groundwater, as well.

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et owners who are open minded enough to consider holistic medicine for their pet will find there are many benefits that go along with the alternative approaches to pet's health care. Here are a few examples of common ailments and alternative holistic approaches for treating your pet.

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contains as few toxins as possible. When the petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immune system is provided the proper nutrients and relieved of the burden of getting rid of toxins, the pet will be in a much better position to heal itself, stave off cancer and fight off invading viruses, bacteria, and parasites. These diets are preferably homemade, but there are also commercial diets that can provide superior nutrition and far fewer toxins. Strengthening the immune system with proper diets and herbs is a much smarter way to protect your pet's body than using antibiotics to fight infections.

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The holistic approach is typically to strengthen the body's immune and detoxification system using nutritional and herbal support, along with any combination of modalities thritis or damages tendons or ligaments, most conventional veterinarians will use non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (aka NSAID). NSAIDs reduce pain and inflammation, but do nothing in the way of repairing damaged tissue. In fact using NSAIDs long-term can further damage the joints by slowly destroying your pet’s healthy cartilage and may injure the pet’s stomach lining. Holistic veterinarians, on the other hand, prefer to stay away from NSAIDs and use supplements like glucos-

amine, chondroitin, vitamin C, Bosewelia, Tumeric, Rosemary and Hops in order to reduce pain and inflammation without the accompanying side effects. Cytokine therapy, acupuncture and laser therapy are other safe, effective holistic modalities that can be used to treat common orthopedic injuries. For the all-too-common injury of a torn ACL ligament in the knee joint of a dog, or a ruptured spinal disk, surgery is often the first recommendation of conventional veterinarians. Fortunately, holistic veterinarians find non-surgical approaches such as prolotherapy, Prolozone therapy, Pulsed Magnetic Frequency (PMF) therapy, oral cytokine therapy and laser therapy to be quite effective. If a steroid is needed, “natural hydrocortisone” harvested from the yam plant is preferred over synthetic prednisolone because it is “bioidenti-

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Epileptic seizures

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kin AIL-1 are often successful natural substitutes for phenobarbital because they have little or no sedative side effects and there is no fear of causing liver disease. Also, their use does not require expensive laboratory monitoring. Implanting gold beads in the ears and on top of the heads of dogs and cats can also be effective in reducing the frequency of epileptic seizures

Aggressive tendencies

Rather than using drugs to manage aggressive tendencies in pets, GABA, 5-HTP and Zylkene® (a natural product derived from milk proteins) can be effective in helping dogs living in the same house get along. GABA is also helpful in controlling aggression in cats. A “flower essence,” such as Rescue Remedy®, given by mouth or in drinking water, is a safe and subtle method for reducing aggressiveness or anxiety in both dogs and cats.

surgery/anesthesia...and it's much less expensive. Another way of avoiding surgery when finding a skin mass on your pet is to have “cryosurgery” performed. Cryosurgery is the application of liquid nitrogen to freeze the growth so that as the mass dies it is reabsorbed by the body. Often, mild sedation, plus a local anesthetic, is all that is needed to perform cryosurgery. Consequently, general anesthesia can be avoided. Cryosurgery has the added advantage of eliminating the need for suturing and suture removal. The pet is much less likely to lick or scratch the wound and, therefore, post-surgical infection is much less of a concern. If cancer is confirmed, the question is always, "what do I do next?" Frequently chest X-rays can be performed to see if the growth has spread to the lungs. Then, depending on the type, location and size of the cancer, the conventional medical approach might be to have more extensive surgery and/or chemo or radiation therapy.

Lumps, Growths and Cancer

When a lump or mass shows up anywhere on your pet's body, the conventional approach is to perform a biopsy and send the specimen to the lab in order to determine whether the growth is a cyst, or if a tumor, whether it is malignant or benign. Unfortunately, this conventional approach usually requires surgery and anesthesia which can be stressful on an older and already weakened animal. One relatively new, alternative approach is to draw blood and send the sample to a special laboratory for analysis. The resulting report will indicate the likelihood of whether the pet's growth is cancer. While this blood test may not be as accurate as a surgical biopsy, it does reduce the danger that accompanies 48

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Many pet owners are aware of the risks with anesthesia, surgery, chemo and radiation therapy; and consequently will welcome any alternate/holistic advice. The holistic approach is typically to strengthen the body's immune and detoxification system using nutritional and herbal support, along with any combination of modalities such as acupuncture, cytokine therapy, systemic enzyme therapy and medicinal mushroom therapy.

kidney disease. This disease is characterized by kidney failure resulting from slow progressive fibrosis (scarring ) of the functional kidney tissue. Conventional therapy offers pet owners prescription "kidney" diets, fluid therapy and blood pressure medication. Holistic veterinarians do not claim they can cure degenerative disease, but we do attempt to slow the progressive scarring by using cytokine therapy, systemic enzyme therapy, anti-oxidant therapy and certain Chinese herbs. So please remember, if your pet develops a chronic disease and you seek options to the conventional medical approach, holistic medicine can often offer alternatives that are safe, less invasive and can provide your dog or cat with additional days of quality life. Dr. John M. Simon is the owner and only veterinarian at Woodside Animal Clinic in Royal Oak where he has been healing dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, ferrets and pocket pets for over 30 years using both traditional and holistic medicine. He is a past president of the Oakland County Veterinary Association and has served on the board of the American Holistic Veterinary Association. Dr. Simon is the author of 4 pet-care books and has written numerous articles for a variety of magazines and newspapers. Visit website at Doc4pets.com See ad page 47.

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et parents have many criteria to consider when choosing a healthcare provider for their prized pet, and among the most vital is trying to find a doctor that uses holistic therapies, because the advantages are many. Wellness care is more than vaccines. While many conventional vets consider giving vaccines and flea medications to all of their patients to be their best form of wellness care, holistic vets know these aren’t always necessary and can potentially be harmful. Instead, true wellness care involves careful consideration of proper diet, blood titer testing instead of vaccines, natural parasite control when appropriate and a heavy dose of diagnostic testing (blood, urine, fecal) to monitor organ function, check for parasites, screen for disorders of the urogenital system, liver and pancreas and early screening for cancer and other inflammatory conditions. There’s also a full physical check for common diseases like dental and heart disease and tumors. Individualized prescriptions for a proper diet and supplements to maintain health are big reasons many owners prefer a holistic vet. Natural treatments include disease prevention. Many pets treated via a more natural approach have an easier experience with occasional illness than those that don’t enjoy this specialized care. Natural therapies can quickly restore an ill pet to his homeostatic balance without the side effects often associated with multiple drug doses. A team approach is expected. A holistic practice is a team effort, and the family doctor will suggest options for care, helping an owner decide on the

best therapies for each pet. A fuller range of options is available. While holistic vets prefer a more natural approach, they know that if necessary, conventional therapies can sometimes be an appropriate complement if they follow holistic principles, which means infrequent use of lowdose medications and only when absolutely needed. In general, most conditions can be treated successfully without drug therapy, extending the health and life of the patient and reducing medical costs. Gentler anesthesia means quicker recovery. A naturally balanced and gentler approach means less drugging if anesthesia becomes necessary, close monitoring of an anesthetized pet, a smooth and quick recovery for prompt discharge from the hospital and natural forms of follow-up treatment to control post-operative pain and inflammation. New hope rises for the hopeless. Many pets are brought to holistic doctors after conventional care has failed to help them. Some have been turned away by practitioners of conventional medicine because their cases are diagnosed as “hopeless”. Holistic vets and pet parents alike experience considerable satisfaction in helping to give a joyful pet a whole new lease on life. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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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 62.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 2 Kirtan with Vishnu Blue + Nancy Drew - 7:309:30pm. Join us as we enter 2016 with open hearts: truth, consciousness and bliss. Call and response chanting to connect you to the ever present divine. Celebrate your new beginning. Doors open at 7pm. Donation. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 2-556-0992. See ad page 62.

MONDAY, JANUARY 4 Resolve To End Your Chronic Pain - 7pm. At this seminar, Aaron Wallace of Balance Your Fitness will explain what causes chronic pain and show how easy it is to manage & eliminate it for good. FREE. Better Health Market, 2053 S. Telegraph, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. 248-334-9500. See ad page 30.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 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 19.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 Resolve To End Your Chronic Pain - Noon. At this seminar, Aaron Wallace of Balance Your Fitness will explain what causes chronic pain and show how easy it is to manage & eliminate it for good. FREE! Better Health Market, 14105 Hall Rd, SHELBY TWP. Space Limited. RSVP 248-879-1900. See ad page 30. New Moon SW Gong Empowerment - 7-9pm. Sacred Wave Gong Empowerments are longer deeper group sound therapy experiences held on "Power days," such as Full Moons, New Moons and other Sacred Days. RSVP Eventbrite. $35. Sacred Wave Gong Immersions, 301 W. Fourth St., Ste 490, ROYAL OAK. Christopher Davis 248-721-7094. See ad page 62.

12 Houses of the Soul with Val Weir - 1-3:30pm. Reflect on karmic patterns. We will utilize the science of mind and meditation as taught by Yogi Bhajan + the ancient system of astrology. Reveal your soul's intention. Please provide birth day/ time. $25. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 2-556-0992. See ad page 62. New Moon Puja + Life OS 16 info - 9-10:15pm. Join us for our first Puja of 2016. We will invoke Ganesha for his blessings on our new beginning. Mantra, Meditation + Fire Ritual. Concludes with Prasad. Q + A: Life OS - 21 day program in lobby. FREE. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 2-556-0992. See ad page 62. Transforming Tofu Cooking Class - Noon. Packed full of protein, fiber, good fat and anti-cancer properties, MacroVal shows why tofu should be included in your healthy eating plan. All recipes are vegan and gluten-free. Menu: Tofu Sausage and Tofu Scramble. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. Space limited. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 30. Peter Nielsen's Lose Fat-Gain Muscle Seminar 11am (Beverly Hills) and 2pm (Novi). Learn how having planned, healthy meals that include centerof-plate proteins can be a huge factor in successful weight loss. Since protein is the building block to muscle, it’s essential to achieving and maintaining weight goals and crucial to your whole family’s health and wellbeing. FREE! Space limited. Better Health Markets: BEVERLY HILLS at 17696 W 13 Mile, RSVP 248-645-5500; and NOVI at 42875 Grand River, NOVI. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 30.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13 The Thyroid Gland and Weight Loss - 7-8:15pm. We will also cover what can create a burden on the thyroid as well as natural ways to restore its function. Dr Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist. FREE. Vitamin Shoppe, TROY. Call 248-879-1900 to register.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 Clarkston-Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting 4-7pm. Visit Journey To Health Chakra LLC to meet our practitioners. Board Certified Naturopath Doctor, Spiritual Healers, Reiki Master Teachers, Full Mesa Shaman, Angel Practitioner, Massage Therapist. FREE. Journey To Health Chakra, LLC, 5770 S. Main St, Ste C, CLARKSTON. 248-5058010.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 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 30.

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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 62.

5 Reasons You Can't Lose Weight - Noon. Learn a convenient, cost effective way to improve your health and lose at least 15 lbs. in 30 days. Dr. Chad D McKernan, DC shows how the use of specialized nutritional supplements helps to ensure success by decreasing appetite, increasing metabolism and prevents vitamin deficiencies, proper hormone levels and ratios are crucial to weight loss, and more. FREE! Better Health Market, 14105 Hall Rd, SHELBY TWP. Space Limited. RSVP 248-8791900. See ad page 30.

Dinner & A Movie Double Feature - 7-11pm. Start with a local/organic dinner, then see two optimistic films about how we can change our food system. Fresh: The Movie, re. food communities, and Queen of the Sun about bees, with discussion $20. Westwind Farm, 11487 Reid Rd, SWARTZ CREEK. Lee and Linda Purdy 810-735-9192. See ad page 16. Reiki Energy Healing Circle - 2-4pm. Join us for an experience of activating light within your being to create a sense of peace, renewal and bliss through this guided meditation and healing attunement. Please bring a yoga mat and pillow. $25. Bodhi Seed Yoga & Wellness Studio, 81 Macomb Place, MT. CLEMENS. Jasmin Cromwell 586-469-YOGA. See ad page 62.

Cracking the Code to Weight Loss–The Brain’s Critical Role - 11am (Bloomfield) and 2pm (Beverly Hills). Presented by: Bethany Perry. Everything we do, every choice we make begins in the brain. Therefore, it is imperative to understand how stress affects our brain and our body. We will discover ways to reduce stress and anxiety and how they impact our brain, our decisions and ultimately our weight. When we understand how to nourish our specific brain, we can begin to make the choices we want to make and stick with them. FREE. Space limited; RSVP. Better Health Markets: BLOOMFIELD HILLS 2053 S. Telegraph, 248-334-9500 and BEVERLY HILLS 17696 W 13 Mile, 248645-5500. See ad page 15. Release the Old & Embrace the New - 3-5pm. A Short Gentle Kundalini Yoga class, an amazing meditation, breath work and celebration, followed by Restorative Yoga allowing your intention for 2016 to settle in to every fiber of your being. $25. Santosha Yoga LLC, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 62.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 Bread Baking Class - 1-4pm. This month we'll feature our chewy French Country Bread, along with sweet and savory all purpose breads. Our classes are hands on - watch & feel the dough at different stages, then make your own! $25. Westwind Farm, 11487 Reid Rd, SWARTZ CREEK. Linda and Lee Purdy 810-735-9192. See ad page 16.

Introduction to The Bhagavad Gita - 1-5pm. Join Alan Haras as he takes us through the "Gita," the sacred dialogue that takes place between the personal self & the Higher Self, its profound wisdom is enjoyed by all spiritual traditions. $25. Santosha Yoga LLC, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 62.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 Women's Health - 6:45pm. Learn how to balance hormones naturally; protect yourself from breast cancer; and how to keep bones strong. Nutritionist Vivian Dusina will discuss these important issues. Clear Choice Natural Healthcare, 1953 W. South Blvd. TROY. Call to reserve your seat 248- 8791900. The Greened House Effect - 7-9pm. With the “weatherization on steroids” of a Deep Energy Retrofit (DER), HGTV host Jeff Wilson tells the story of his family’s DER of their 70 year old home to slash their energy bills by 85% while making their home a more comfortable and healthier place to live. FREE. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Dr, BRIGHTON.

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Resolve To End Your Chronic Pain - Noon. At this seminar, Aaron Wallace of Balance Your Fitness will explain what causes chronic pain and show how easy it is to manage & eliminate it for good. FREE! Better Health Market, 17696 W 13 Mile, BEVERLY HILLS. Space limited. RSVP 248-645-5500. See ad page 30. Winter Outdoor Yoga - 2-4pm. The true ability to focus is found in difficult situations. One hour of discovering winter while deeply breathing & focusing inward is followed by coming inside for nourishing warm food with friends. $20. Westwind Farm, 11487 Reid Rd, SWARTZ CREEK. Lee and Linda Purdy 810-735-9192. See ad page 16. New Moon SW Gong Empowerment - 7-9pm. Sacred Wave Gong Empowerments are longer deeper group sound therapy experiences held on "Power days," such as Full Moons, New Moons and other Sacred Days. RSVP required at Eventbrite. $35. Sacred Wave Gong Immersions, 301 W. Fourth St., Ste 490, ROYAL OAK. Christopher Davis 248721-7094. See ad page 62.

Retrain Your Taste Buds And Feed Your Body Optimal Health - Noon. Renee Hegel will give you the steps, foods and actions you need to take to uplevel your taste buds and up-level your body during this transformational message. FREE! Better Health Market, 14105 Hall Rd, SHELBY TWP. Space Limited. RSVP 248-879-1900. See ad page 30.

Healthy Living for Busy People - 9:30-Noon. Dr. Richard Ng, integrative physician from the Center for Holistic Medicine, and Tami Rea, RN, cancer survivor and prevention advocate, present practical ways to improve your health. $15. Arbonne, Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Rd., TROY. Tami Rea 248-505-3382.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 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 19.

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Yoga Nidra - The Art of Relaxation - 5:30-7pm. A powerful form of meditation done lying on your back in Shavasana, induces deep relaxation physically, mentally and emotionally. Yoga Nidra is also deeply healing and helps removes stress. $15. Santosha Yoga LLC, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 62.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 Retrain Your Taste Buds And Feed Your Body Optimal Health - Noon. Renee Hegel will give you the steps, foods and actions you need to take to uplevel your taste buds and up-level your body during this transformational message. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. Space limited. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 30.

Making Your Own Tinctures & Salves - 1-4pm. Make your own herbal salves & tinctures, from ingredients you can grow or forage yourself. Know your ingredients! Make & take home, ask questions, get recipes and info, too. All materials included. $35. Westwind Farm, 11487 Reid Rd, SWARTZ CREEK. Lee and Linda Purdy 810-735-9192. See ad page 16. The Whole Heart Solution - 1-2:30pm. A mixed level class followed by a talk by Dr. Joel Kahn, cardiologist & author who will share simple low cost ideas to make yourself heart attack proof. Donations for the American Heart Association. Donation. Santosha Yoga LLC, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 62.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 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 19.

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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 586-9495515. See ad page 62.

Barrobics - 9-10am. Also Thur. 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 41.

Hypnotherapy with Cheryl Beshada, C.M.Ht. - 9:30am-7pm by appt. Also Wed’s. Cheryl teaches and specializes in Personal Empowerment, Releasing Blocks and Patterns of Negative Behavior, Higher Self Communication. Free Consultation. WARREN. 586-751-7500. See ad page 35. La Leche League of Lake Orion - 10am. Daytime Series meeting: 3rd Monday. FREE. Christ the

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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. See ad page 31. 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 61. Yoga - 6-7:15pm. 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 41.

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appointment. Alight your mind and body, control weight and more with intuitive neuroscience coaching. Please schedule in advance. $30. InnerSource Health & Wellness, 1460 Walton Blvd, Ste 220, ROCHESTER HILLS. Bethany Perry 248-841-8535. See ad page 15.

Weight Management/TLS - 7-8pm. One FREE Introductory Evening. Transitions Lifestyle Solutions. This is NOT a diet. There are 'Five Solutions' to Weight Management. 12 week program. FREE. Center for the Healing Arts, 38245 Mound Rd. Bldg E, STERLING HEIGHTS. Diane Simmons, Total Health Colon Care 586-268-5444. See ad page 58.

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.

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 62. 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 62.

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-in or $4/class for 10-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Ms Janet 810-667-2101. See ad page 41. 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-in or $10/class for 8-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Ms Janet 810-667-2101. See ad page 41. 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 41. Hypnotherapy with Frank Garfield, C.M.Ht. Also Thurs 9:30am-7pm by appt. Frank teaches and specializes in all aspects of hypnotherapy, Medical Hypnotherapy and hypnotherapy for Pregnancy and Childbirth. Free Consultation. WARREN. Call 586-751-7500. See ad page 35. 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 deterioration. $15/drop-in or 6-class discount. Genesys Athletic Club on the Genesys Health Park Campus, GRAND BLANC. Info/Reg: 810-6067526. Inspired Health Conversation - 10am-2pm by

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Crazy Cheap Yoga (Vinyasa) - 5:30-6:30pm. Crazy cheap yoga and exercise classes. Great for someone wanting to get started with yoga, as well as those who have practiced for years. Kundalini Yoga $5 per class. Irene's Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Road, SOUTHFIELD. Kathy Skubik or Jim DeBussey 248-350-1400. See ad page 39. Tai Chi - 6:30-7:30pm. Everyone welcome, no need for workout clothes. $15/class drop-in or $10/class for 8-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Ms Janet 810-667-2101. See ad page 41.

Transform Tuesdays - 6:30-7:30pm starting in March. Weekly guided meditation. Each week is a short talk followed by a different type of meditation. $10. CLAWSON. Jeannie 248-840-1577. See ad page 14. 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 62. 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 59. Slow Power Yoga - 7:15-8:30pm. $13. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 62.

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 starting in March. Interested in Hypnotherapy or Hypnomassage? Come listen to a talk, experience a mini hypnotherapy session and get any questions answered. FREE. CLAWSON. Jeannie 248-8401577. See ad page 14.

Functional Core Exercise - Develop a Functional Core Using 3 tools: The Mind, Pilates & Yoga Balls. In order to maintain high core function, paying attention to proper body alignment is key. Aaron Wilson focuses on a classic alignment approach using. Isolated Movement, AIS Stretching, and Anatomy Trains. Reduce body pain and

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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 62.

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 62. Private Guided Meditation - 10am-8pm starting in March. 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 248-8401577. See ad page 14. 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 41. 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. See ad page 31. 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. Deepen peace, build confidence, flexibility & balance. $5. Irene's Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Road, SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 39. 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 39. Group Yoga Therapy for women with pelvic pain and urinary incontinence - 5:30-6:30pm. Focusing on mindfulness, awareness and restoration of strength and relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles. Beaumont Hospital – ROYAL OAK, Women’s Urology Center, South Tower, 2nd Floor. $10/class. Info: 248-551-9990. See ad page 31. Hot Yoga - 5:45-6:45pm. Room heated to 95 degrees, release toxins and increase your immune system. Previous yoga experience is recommended for this fast pace flow. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774

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Get “The Best” muscle-relaxing sleep with personalized comfort for your legs, back, hips, shoulders and whole body, reduce pain, snoring, tossing/ turning. Natural and organic mattresses and adjustable power beds. With locations in Farmington Hills, Greenville and Ann Arbor. Free delivery. See ad page 29.

ALLERGY TREATMENT NEW LIFE ALLERGY TREATMENT CTR. Terry Robinson, RPN, Natural Therapist Advanced NAET Practitioner 725 S. Adams S-185, Birmingham 248-792-2229 • NewLifeAllergy.com

Computerized sensitivity testing and Natural Allergy Treatments. Certified in NAET with 13 years of experience. Specializing in environmental allergies, food allergies/sensitivities, digestive issues, skin problems, headaches, fatigue and Candida.

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SRI WELLNESS CENTER, LLC Nirmala Srivatsan 2945 Briarwood Drive, Troy 248-561-6993

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

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.

BOWEN THERAPY MARK ROGERS

1775 E. 14 Mile Rd., Birmingham 248-761-4135 AdvancedBodyworkLLC.com “The alternative, alternative therapy.”‑ Unique, gentle and effective pain relief technique. Not massage. Back/neck pain, Fibromyalgia, migraines, TMJ, carpal tunnel, frozen shoulder and more. 15 years bodywork experience. See ad page 39.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

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 approach has already received national media attention for it's long-term effectiveness. Preventing scoliosis surgery in children, and maximizing pain relief function in adult scoliosis patients. See ad page 37.

WILLS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Jason Wills • 248-922-9888 5885 S. Main St., Suite 4, Clarkston WillsFamilyChiropractic.com

Wide range in care choices, from low force adjusting techniques to traditional Chiropractic. Dr. Jason Wills specializes in Applied Kinesiology, a technique not widely found in North Oakland, that assesses the functionality of each individual. See ad page 16.

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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 63.

COLONICS/DETOXIFICATION COLON HYDROTHERAPY

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.

Just because something doesn’t do what you planned it to do doesn’t mean it’s useless. ~Thomas A. Edison

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 biocompatible approach. We perform mercury free/ mercury safe dentistry in a friendly, caring atmosphere for the entire family. See ad page 28.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY 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 50.

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 11.

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SUE SHOHA DDS BIO DENTISTRY 50 West Big Beaver, Suite 120 Bloomfield Hills • 248-648-3660 BioDentistryMI.com

We provide safe effective biocompatible treatment, using a multifaceted integrative treatment approach that focuses on the individual patient and their unique needs, in a kind compassionate and respectful manner. See ad page 25.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH THEDIGESTIONDOCTOR.COM

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

When deeds speak, words are nothing. ~Pierre-Joseph Proudhon

ESSENTIAL OILS YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

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 32.

Marlene Wiegers, Ind. Dist. # 1000995 Marlene.YoungLivingConnect.com Facebook: Marlene Misiak Wiegers Become an Independent D i s t r i b u t o r. D i s c o v e r Young Living Essential Oil's healing properties for enhancing health--yours, as well as others who seek holistic options. Free training. 810-252-9807. See ad page 32.

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.

BECKY STEVENS HOLISTIC ALTERNATIVES, 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.

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.

What you do today can improve all of your tomorrows. ~Ralph Marston

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES PAMELA VISSER, CNHP

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

HYPNOTHERAPY THE PATTERSON CENTER

586-294-6540 27739 Jefferson Ave., St Clair Shores BeckyStevensHolisticAlternatives.com

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES SERVICES LLC

Since 1974, 248-693-1209 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion Historic Business District LuckysNaturalFoods.com

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ENERGY HEALING

Safe, effective options utilizing medical intuition to assess the root cause of disease or dysfunction in the body. Also herbal, homeopathic, JMT and vibropathic remedies. Physician testimonials available. See ad page 13.

LUCKY’S NATURAL FOODS, LLC

FOODS/SUPPLEMENTS BAR H2O

ALKALINE WATER

67315 S. Main St • Richmond 888-855-PURE (7873) PureNaturalsWater.com

Award winning Bar H2O™ Alkaline Wa t e r i s p r o f e s sionally handcrafted Premium Purified Water using a 25-step proprietary process. Be Alkaline. Thrive. This pharmaceuticalgrade pure water is remineralized, restructured and energized for maximum hydration.

NATURES BETTER WAY

870 W. Dryden Rd., Metamora 810-678-3131 NaturesBetterWay.my4life.com We are helping "take Transfer Factor to the World." We also carry top quality herbal and nutritional supplements. See ad page 13.

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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.

Wellness is not a ‘medical fix’ but a way of living—a lifestyle that’s sensitive and responsive to all the dimensions of body, mind and spirit, an approach to life we each design to achieve our highest potential for well-being now and forever. ~Greg Anderson January 2016

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

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 nutritiobinal 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 • 248-289-6643 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 assisting those with complex chronic illness to restore well being. Services include IV nutrient therapy, hormone balancing, nutritional counseling, individualized functional medicine evaluations and treatment.

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WALLER WELLNESS CENTER

MATTRESSES & MORE

Catherine A. Waller, MD Mary Wilson ANP-C Pamela Thomas PA-C 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com • 248-844-1414

MATTRESS 4 U

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.

Get “The Best” muscle-relaxing sleep with Michigan’s largest 100% certified organic showrooms. We offer firm, medium firm, medium soft, soft organic and natural mattresses as well as organic pillows, toppers, protectors, sheets and more. With locations in Farmington Hills, Greenville and Ann Arbor. Free delivery. See ad page 29.

MASSAGE THERAPY

28829 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills 734-254-9993 TheMattress4U.com

MEDICAL SPA TIMELESS HEALTH & BEAUTY MEDICAL SPA

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

BREATHE...DEEPLY

Annette Jordan • 586-289-0745 1775 E. 14 Mile Rd. • Birmingham BreatheDeeplyMassage.com Family owned and operated, no membership fees, one hour equals 60 minutes and maybe a little bit more. Come and join us for an hour of slowing down the clock and relaxing, let us show you how to Breathe...Deeply again.

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 63.

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 43.

LOTUS EARTH REMEDIES

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

VICKIE EVANS, CMT

The Downing Clinic 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com Certified in massage and in Bowen therapy. Provides combination of therapies as needed or requested by patients. See ads pages 15, 17 & 19.

All great achievements require time. ~Maya Angelou

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NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING

OXYGEN/HYPERBARICS

ADVANCED NUTRITIONAL SOLUTIONS 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.

LONGEVITY HEALTH INSTITUTE Madison Heights • 248-548-3060 Rochester Hills • 248-289-6643 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.

PETS • VETERINARY ORGANIC HAIR CARE

WOODSIDE ANIMAL CLINIC

27452 Woodward Ave, ROYAL OAK 248-545-6630 Doc4Pets.com

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.

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 47.

PHYSICAL FITNESS KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS INSTITUTE

ORGANIC LAWNCARE

935 Baldwin Rd., Lapeer 810-358-1419 • KMAI.net

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PSYCHOTHERAPY GERALD E SNOOK MA, LLP

Waller Wellness Center • 248-844-1414 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com I provide treatment that goes b e y o n d t a l k t h e r a p y. EMDR, EFT, and Dual Brain Psychology are all advanced therapy techniques that allow individuals to work through negative feelings and patterns. The end result is more balance, a healthier perspective, and more enjoyment and satisfaction. 20 plus years’ experience of treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, emotional and relationship issues. See ad page 63.

REGISTERED DIETICIAN WALLER WELLNESS CENTER

Sharon Meyer, RD 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com • 248-844-1414 Specializing in Functional Medicine, our nutritionist not only helps with common problems such as weight loss, food allergies and detoxification, but is also been trained to handle the most difficult issues such as autoimmunity, cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease. In addition, Our HCG program is one of the most comprehensive around. See ad page 63.

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 41.

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.

PHYSICAL THERAPY ORGANIC MATTRESSES

LISA PONICHTER • 248-321-0358

Feldenkrais® Method, Physical Therapy 3121 South Rochester Rd, Royal Oak AwakeningMovements.com

DOWN TO EARTH HOME

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. ™

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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.

Let your life lightly dance on the edges of time like dew on the tip of a leaf. ~Rabindranath Tagore

January 2016

ROLFING

YOGA Santosha (Sanskrit): Contentment, peace, gratitude

The Bhagavad Gita with Alan Haras Sunday, January 17 1:00 - 5:00pm Call for details.

See the calendar in this magazine for our other classes and special events.

586-949-5515 48774 Gratiot Ave. Chesterfield MI 48051 (just south of 22 Mile Road)

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WEIGHT LOSS

KATHLEEN STRAUCH

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

~Bruce Lipton

Victoria Robinson, BSc Psychology, MS Sports Psychology, ISSA Sports Nutrition. HCG, successful diet plans, food sensitivity and food allergy guidance, diet specific weight loss protocols, sports nutrition, Physician-based programs.

PROFILE WEIGHT LOSS

Charlyce Walsh, RN, BSAH, NP 3965 Telegraph Rd • Bloomfield Hills 248-792-5168 • ProfileWeightLoss.com

Losing weight doesn't have to be hard when you unlock the knowledge from your DNA. Capture your roadmap to successful weight loss. DNA report + Personal step by step system + Proven Weight loss/maintenance. See ad page 27.

YOGA The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference. ~Elie Wiesel

made out of energy, everything is entangled; everything is one.

Weight Loss & Nutritional Counseling Madison Heights • 248-548-3060 Rochester Hills • 248-289-6643

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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LONGEVITY HEALTH INSTITUTE

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

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.

SOUND THERAPY SACRED WAVE GONG IMMERSIONS 301 W. Fourth St., Suite 490, Royal Oak 248-721-7094 SacredWaveGongImmersions.com

Facilitated knowledgeably a n d r e s p o n s i b l y, i n respectful and loving space, you will engage in a process aligned with your own innate healing wisdom and in accordance with your own healing priorities.

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HOUSE OF YOGA

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

STRONGHEART YOGA

8373 Old 13 Mile Rd • Warren 248-563-8615 StrongheartYoga.com

Continuous visibility at affordable monthly rates. For more information:

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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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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…

Waller Wellness Center Building health. Transforming lives. Naturally.

Science-based Natural Solutions: We take a different approach. As Southeast Michigan’s largest integrative practice, our staff of board-certified professionals use the latest developments in diagnostic testing. This includes an exhaustive evaluation to UNCOVER THE ROOT CAUSE OF YOUR PROBLEM so we can recommend solutions that give lasting relief. natural awakenings

Our Functional Medicine services include:

n Hormone/Testosterone Replacement therapy for women and men n Intravenous Nutrient/Anti-oxidant therapy n Weight Loss Programs and HCG Diet n Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy n Massage & Craniosacral Therapy n Electromagnetic diagnostic & treatment devices n and much more!

Call 248-844-1414 today and see how we can help you Evening appointments available.

Catherine Waller, MD 1854 W. Auburn Rd., Suite 400 Rochester Hills, MI 48309 www.WallerWellness.com January 2016

Local Doctor Providing Natural Solutions Where Medicine Fails.

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

Dr. Christine’s 14-Point Digestion Discovery System • Fat Digestion Score • Carbohydrate Digestion Score • Protein Digestion Score • Bowel Toxicity Measurement • Thyroid and Pancreas Stress • Spleen and Liver Stress • Kidney and Adrenal Stress

• Acid/Alkaline Count • Yeast and Candida • Electrolyte Imbalances • Colon Stress: Ascending and Descending • Antioxidant Performance • Cell Energy Utilization • Tissue Breakdown Presence or Catabolism

“It is the only thing that has worked for me in the last 25 years...”

I have been on every medication known to the Crohn’s community. They either don’t work or I have anallergic reaction. I have already had 2 bowel resections. Westernized medicine has told me they don’t know what else to do for me. My Dad found Dr. Christine and I have been working with her for a few months and it has worked like gangbusters. It is the only thing in the last 25 years that has worked for me. ~Sasha, 46 years old

“I went to gastroenterologists, I went to my GP, there was never, never any solution. Now, after having seen Christine since last June, I am FREE of Diarrhea. I feel wonderful.”

I have had diarrhea for years gradually getting worse and worse to the point where I would have to get up at 5am to make sure that I had evacuated properly and then I am a sportsperson, so I would always have to make sure there was a bathroom. I am totally healthy, so KUDOS to Christine. ~Carol R., Rochester Hills, 81 years old

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“I came to Dr. Christine and she was absolutely wonderful and fantastic and put me on the right track and educated me as far as what I was doing wrong and what I need to do right. I saw a very quick improvement, probably within the ﬁrst week or two...”

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

“She worked her magic! I am a happy, healthy mother of 3 now and have the energy to deal with my 3 lovely children and I am very happy that I made the choice to come see her...”

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

Real Results, Naturally

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586-685-2222 East Michigan edition

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Christine M. Kaczmar

21 Mile

47729 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp., 48317 www.NAeastMichigan.com