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e recently received a flyer in the mail, sent to us by our state senator. The theme of this particular communication was "agriculture," and in it our senator explained that he introduced a Senate Resolution urging Congress to enact legislation requiring "uniform and science-based food labeling nationwide." Of course, he's talking about the controversial GMO (genetically modified organism) labeling standards that were just passed by the U.S Senate on July 7th, and the House of Representatives on July 14th, that, for one, bars individual states from passing their own food labeling laws. Vermont, for example, had passed a GMO labeling law. As we understand it this new legislation supersedes that. We're not bringing this up to be judgemental, one way or the other, mostly because as consumers we seem to have little control over legislation of this type... compared to special interests and lobbies. It doesn't help to agonize over this after it's a "done deal." What we can do however, is vote with our wallet. Using the "GMO issue" as an example, it's obvious that foods will not be (easily) identifiable as containing GMO ingredients. So our approach is this: if the food doesn't specifically say it's Certified Organic (as we understand it, Certified Organic foods can't contain GMO ingredients...for the most part) or GMO-Free, then we assume that it contains, or is grown from, genetically modified ingredients, seeds, etc. One reason we take this view is because, in this same newsletter sent to us by our state representative, he explained that "more than 95 percent of all sugar beets, 93 percent of all corn and 91 percent of all soybeans" grown in Michigan are genetically modified! The other reason, and probably more important, is that being GMO-Free is a huge benefit for consumers, and food producers, growers, etc., will let consumers know when their products/foods are GMO-Free. It's already happening. Watch the labeling in the stores. Unfortunately, we won't be able to eliminate GMO's from our food, but we can be more conscious of what we choose by looking for GMO-Free and/or Certified Organic labeling. Remember, consumer demand can ultimately control whatever we want it to. We'll be providing more information on this in a future article, with more details and statistics. It's a complex topic. We'd love to hear what you think of, or can add to, this issue. Please email us directly at: publisher@NAeastMichigan.com. Until next month, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

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newsbriefs Novi Seminar: How to Ferment Vegetables

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n Thursday, August 18th, at 6:30 p.m., Better Health's Cheryl Geraty will discuss How to Ferment Vegetables at the Better Health Market in Novi. Participants will take part in a “fermenting foods demonstration” and will leave with knowledge on how to make these power foods, a jar full of fermented vegetables and recipes to make future batches. Cheryl will also discuss the health benefits of eating these foods on a regular basis and her own health journey. Geraty has worked at Better Health for over 4 years, has received training in health & wellness and specializes in teaching classes on cultured foods. She was diagnosed with cancer 5 years ago, which started her research in nutrition. She teaches the history and health benefits of these powerful

foods The cost of the event is $25 and includes all the supplies required for the demonstration; jars, vegetables, and seasonings. Space is limited and advance paid registration is required. The Better Health Market is located at 42875 Grand River, Novi. For more information or to RSVP call 248-735-8100 or visit TheBetterHealthStore.com. See ad page 31.

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n recognition of the growing trend of suburban poverty, the Rochester non-profit KidzKare Inc. is sponsoring its fifth annual Back-to-School Bonanza on Saturday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additional help is being sought from area businesses, non-profits, government agencies and individuals. Held at West Middle School, the event to-date has provided more than 2,200 children with more than $330,000 in donated goods and services. “The number of families who need this support continues to grow, and suburban communities are the least-prepared to deal with the needs of the poor,” said founder Jay Mitchell, M.D., a retired pediatrician. Mitchell adds that suburban poverty now exceeds that of urban areas, continuing to grow at twice the annual rate, with a two-thirds increase since tracking began in 2000. With 100-plus volunteers and sponsors educating and entertaining kids that hail from several communities, Back-to-School Bonanza offers free school supplies, haircuts, clothing and backpacks, as well as exams for health, dental, hearing and vision. Music, face-painting, snacks and games are offered for up to 500 kids aged 4 to 18, who are under-insured or on Medicaid. The award-winning Bonanza will be held at 500 Old Perch Road in Rochester Hills. Registration is urged and available at KidzKare.net. For more info, call 248-505-3522.

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ebekah's Health and Nutrition Source is sponsoring the Mind, Body and Soul Expo for Saturday, August 13. Set to provide a wide variety of free services, entertainment and products, it will run from 12 to 5 p.m. Complimentary offerings include food, numerous massage techniques and Reiki, hand scrub, henna body art, and intuitive readings through crystals, tuning fork and several psychics. Samples from assorted vendors will be available, as will facepainting, a photo booth and gemstone display and numerous giveaways and prizes will also be awarded. Although it is free, Rebekah's welcomes gratuities and donations as the event is raising funds for FAN, Families Against Narcotics Lapeer County Chapter. Rebekah's is located at 588 S. Main Street in Lapeer. For more information, visit their website at RebekahsPureLiving.com or call 810-660-8585.

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ecognizing that too many people merely exist rather than create a joyful, meaningful life, NationallyCertified and Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor Anahid Lisa Derbabian formed a practice in Troy to help people create the life they are meant to live. For more than 10 years, Derbabian has impacted people through intuitive, compassionate and strategic counsel, which inspires them, their relationships, health, career and overall life. “We truly have all that we need within ourselves to create an incredible life of joy,” says Berbabian. “Access and love yourself, heal from the past, let go of old patterns that do not serve you, and move forward with purpose and passion. Often, negative self-messaging and perceptions keep us stuck and spiraling downward. Instead, connect with you and what you desire, and

move forward powerfully.” With sensitivity and strength, Berbabian's goal is to help cultivate a life of meaning, heal from traumas, let go of unhealthy survival patterns and become available in the moments to life’s blessings. Anahid Lisa Derbabian, LPC, accepts BC/BS, BCN, HAP, and private pay, and is located at 901 Wilshire Drive, Suite 500, Troy. For more information, visit her website at HelpMeToHeal.com or call 248-202-0583. See ad page 17.

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newsbriefs West Bloomfield Hospital Opens Farmer's Market

Kid's Yoga Camp Focuses on Fun and Awareness

oyal Oak educator Teresa Bruno brings her special brand of yoga instruction to Strongheart's special Kid's Yoga Camp in Warren during August. Built on the premise of fun, Strongheart also focuses on balancing kids' energy while creating concentration, confidence and coordination through body awareness. For four weeks, Bruno heads up the SHYoga program for two age groups on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Family discounts are also available as are variations of classes for all family members. Ages span from 3 to 6 and 7 to 12, beginning Tuesday, August 2. It's $75 per child for 8 sessions, or $65 each child for multiple enrollments. For family adults whose youngsters register, there is also a month of unlimited yoga for $50, a $95 value. Strongheart Yoga is located at 8873 Old 13 Mile Road, Warren. For more information, visit StrongheartYoga.com. See ad page 54.

enry’s Market on Main at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital now offers the community an opportunity to purchase fresh, locally grown produce and more. In addition to produce, the market offers baked goods, herbs, honey, flowers, and products such as pesto and salsa, made in Henry’s, the hospital’s café. Every Wednesday, chefs show how to prepare a dish with ingredients grown in the hospital’s organic greenhouse. Fresh fruits and vegetables at the market include: tomatoes, peppers, carrots, beets, radishes, cucumbers, onions, squash, pumpkins, watermelons, cantaloupe, leeks, potatoes, and various greens. “This year, we are offering basic and intermediate produce preparation demonstrations with the cooking demonstrations, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.,” says Trevor Johnson, the hospital’s resident farmer. “We also provide recipes, so you have everything you need to make your meals.” Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is located at 6777 W. Maple Road, in West Bloomfield. The market is inside the hospital and market hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, until Thanksgiving. For further information, call 248-3251000 or visit their webiste at: HenryFord.com/westbloomfield 10

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Ferndale Healthy Cafe Adds Lunch Service

here's now a fresh and healthy new lunch option in town when Ferndale's GreenSpace Cafe opens for lunch. The artisanal plant-based restaurant and bar will serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. According to GreenSpace owner and plant-based cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn, "The menu will offer the vibrant vegan fare our customers love, including new items along with some of our greatest hits, but more casual, and in lunch-sized portions." Among the lunchtime offerings are soups such as tomatillo gazpacho and masoor dahl, the cafe's signature GreenSpace superfood salad, the popular house-made nut cheese board and farro lentil burger, vegetable/quinoa/noodle bowls and several other salad, burger and small-plate options. Fresh raw juices are served daily, along with conscious cocktails, boutique sustainable wines and Michigan craft beers. GreenSpace Cafe opened for dinner last December and has since garnered local awards for its hand-crafted, globally inspired, modern vegan cuisine. Seasonal menu offerings range from creative salads and small plates to larger, shareable entrees, bowls, nut cheeses and flatbreads, along with daily soups and desserts. The full bar's apothecary-style cocktails make abundant use of fruits, botanicals and raw juices. All GreenSpace offerings are plant based, meaning no animal products are used. Ingredients are sourced as wholly, sustainably and organically as possible and contain no GMOs or preservatives. Allergy-friendly gluten-, soy- and nut-free options are available, as are oil-free and children's menus. All food and select wines are certified kosher. GreenSpace Cafe is located at 215 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale. For more information call 248-206-7510 or visit GreenspaceCafe.com. Follow updates at Facebook.com/ GreenSpaceCafe. www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

communityspotlight Physical Therapist Expands in Southeast Michigan Neil King Physical Therapy to Add 3 New Locations

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eil King, of Neil King Physical Therapy is pleased to announce a continued expansion of his practice from four to seven locations. Currently, they have clinics in Rochester Hills, Novi/Northville, Macomb Township and Plymouth/Canton. The three new clinics will be at 26212 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak; 36880 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills and 22239 Greater Mack Avenue,

St. Clair Shores. Neil King Physical Therapy has been providing specialized therapies in the Metro Detroit area since 1998. They provide specialized therapies such as Rolfing, craniosacral therapy, Pilates, LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s, vestibular therapy, orthopedic manual physical therapy (OMPT), soft-tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, myofascial release and

neuromuscular re-education. "I chose my field because I wanted to help patients recover from musculoskeletal problems and pain and to function optimally," says King. "My PT training and Rolfing training combined allow me to help others in a way very few therapists can. My main goal is to give my patients good-quality outcomes and maximize their potential. Accurately analyzing their musculoskeletal issues and problems allows me to get these results quickly.” Neil King Physical Therapy has helped patients with back & neck pain, chronic pain, headaches, sports injuries, Parkinson’s disease, balance and gait problems, women's health concerns, pediatric issues and pre- and post-surgical conditions. For more information, or an appointment at the location closest to you, call Rochester Hills, Macomb Twp or Plymouth: 248-853-7555 or Novi: 248-513-3730. Find out more about Neil King Physical Therapy by vising NeilKingPT.com. See ad page 9.

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Grape Juice Boosts Memory and Driving Skills

esearch from the UK University of Leeds has confirmed that drinking just one glass of grape juice a day increases spatial memory and driving abilities. The researchers attribute the brain boosting benefits to the polyphenols in the grapes. The study followed 25 healthy mothers between the ages of 40 and 50. Each had young children and worked more than 30 hours a week. The mothers drank 12 ounces of Concord grape juice every day for 12 weeks and had their driving skills tested before and after the study period using a computer simulator. Louise Dye, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Leeds and senior author of the study, notes, “This research is very promising, as it suggests that the cognitive benefits associated with Concord grape juice are not exclusive to adults with early memory decline. We saw these benefits even after the grape juice was no longer being consumed, suggesting a long-term effect of dietary flavonoids.” www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

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A study from the University of Texas has found that increased breastfeeding decreases ear infections among nursing children. The researchers followed 367 babies between 1 and 12 months old from 2008 through 2014. The scientists analyzed family history traits of smoking, ear infections, breastfeeding and formula feeding. Nose and throat mucosal samples were taken throughout the study period to identify infections, and parents informed the researchers whenever the baby experienced an infection. The study was led by Dr. Tasnee Chonmaitree, a pediatrics professor from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. “We clearly showed that frequent upper respiratory infections, carriage of bacteria in the nose and lack of breastfeeding are major risk factors for ear infections,” he states. “Prolonged breastfeeding was associated with significant reductions in both colds and ear infections, a common complication of colds.”

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Aromatherapy Soothes Allergies

esearch from Korea’s Chung-Ang University has found that inhaling aromatherapy infusions comprising a combination of sandalwood, frankincense and ravensara for five minutes twice daily significantly reduces symptoms of allergies after seven days. The researchers tested 54 men and women, half of which were tested using a placebo of almond oil. Total nasal symptom score (TNSS) and rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire (RQLQ) results were both significantly lower in the aromatherapy group. TNSS scores decreased by more than half and RQLQ scores decreased by more than 60 percent. Scores for fatigue and sleep quality also improved in the aromatherapy group. “These findings indicate that inhalation of certain aromatherapy oils help relieve perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms, improve rhinitis-specific quality of life and reduce fatigue in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis,” Chung-Ang University’s Seo Yeon Choi and Kyungsook Park explain in their paper.

Prenatal Sun Exposure Lowers Asthma Risk

esearch has shown that children with mothers that live in sunnier locations during their second trimester are significantly less likely to have asthma than other children. A consortium of researchers from the University of Kansas, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology analyzed data from both hospitals and national surveys to determine sunlight exposure for the mothers. Increased exposure to sunlight increases levels of natural vitamin D. “We’re not looking at sunny places versus nonsunny places,” clarifies David Slusky, a University of Kansas assistant professor of economics. “We looked at the relative differences of the level of sunlight at a particular place at a particular time of year.”

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Hope for a New Generation Despite being less confident than their elders, a new study by PsychTests.com, in Montreal, reveals that Millennials (those born between 1980 and 2000) are an ambitious and tenacious generation that continues to prove potential critics wrong. Labeled by some as selfentitled, arrogant and immature from being coddled by hovering parents, the company’s research says that Millennials are not afraid to push themselves to achieve lofty goals, work hard or take on difficult challenges. Collecting data from 1,035 people that took their Ambition Test, the researchers looked at the differences between Millennials, Generation X (born between 1960 and 1980) and Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1960) in terms of their levels of aspiration, persistence and sense of self-efficacy. The study reveals that while Millennials lagged a little behind the other two generations on some factors related to ambition, the potential of these young adults should not be underestimated. “One can argue that Millennials’ hopeful and determined nature is a case of idealism,” explains Ilona Jerabek, Ph.D., president of PsychTests. “Some have just started out in the workforce, so they’re eager to prove themselves, which could also mean that at some point they’ll be blindsided by the reality of what it’s like to be out there in the real world.”

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The Ringling Brothers Circus made good on a promise to retire their last contingent of performing elephants to the Center for Elephant Conservation, in Polk City, Florida, with the last such show streamed worldwide in May. While Ringling will retain the services of tigers, lions, leopards, horses, camels, dogs and kangaroos, the Mexican Congress has voted to prohibit exotic animals under big tops across their country. That means no more tigers jumping through hoops, elephants used as props or monkeys dressed in tiny outfits. The bill requires circuses to report the wildlife they own, which would then be made available to interested zoos. Source: The New York Times

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Sikkim, the northeastern Indian state located between Bhutan and Nepal, has rid its agricultural land of pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified crops and other artificial inputs on around 75,000 hectares, or about 300 square miles, of agricultural land, making it its country’s first organic state. Instead, farmers use natural alternatives such as green manure and compost. Twelve years ago, the Pawan Chamling-led government decided to make Sikkim an organic farming state through a declaration in the legislative assembly. After the entry of chemical inputs for farmland was restricted and their sale banned, farmers had no option but to go organic.

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Climate Change Favors Some Birds over Others Decades of data show that climate change is manipulating the way avian species move across continents. For instance, the orchard oriole is losing prime habitat in the South, but gaining more up north. Thousands of species worldwide face the same dilemma. Specific birds need a particular habitat, such as open spaces or groves of trees, and some of their traditionally preferred spots are becoming unlivable. England’s Durham University ecologist Phillip Stephens, along with researchers from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the U.S. Geological Survey, have compiled nearly half a century’s worth of occurrence data from thousands of citizen scientists. Birders submitted their observations to the Pan-European Common Birds Monitoring Scheme and the North American Breeding Bird Survey for 145 terrestrial bird species native to Europe and 380 species native to the United States. “We used that information to generate a prior expectation for whether the species would’ve been advantaged or disadvantaged by climate change,” says Stephens. The predictions were compared with actual bird abundance data from 1980 through 2010, and the populations that were expected to lose suitable habitat declined, while those expected to find their habitats improve increased. He states, “Recent climate change has already favored one set of species over another.” Read the report at ClimateChange.Birdlife.org.

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In recent years, the European Commission has banned cadmium in all jewelry sold in Europe, but those shopping for low-cost jewelry in North America from popular fashion chains may be wearing products made with cadmium, a heavy metal that can be particularly toxic for kids. There are no known risks for people that wear contaminated jewelry, but swallowing or chewing on a piece containing high concentrations of the toxic metal could allow it to seep into the body. James Van Loon, director of risk management at Health Canada’s consumer product safety branch, says that children’s bodies more readily absorb the toxic metal, and because they are more likely to put things in their mouths, jewelry that is marketed to those under 15 should contain virtually no cadmium. Dr. Gérald Zagury, who performed tests and has published several studies on heavy metals in jewelry, says one sample contained the highest amount of cadmium ever reported in Canada for such a product. “It’s pretty close to pure cadmium,” he says. According to Health Canada, cadmium is cheap and melts at a lower point than more commonly used zinc, lowering energy costs for product makers. According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, cadmium is a known carcinogen that can also lead to kidney failure, bone loss and other complications in those that are chronically exposed over time.

The love of books may begin at any age, but for most, it starts in childhood. Now, scientists are studying the effects of reading on the brain with MRIs, polls, surveys and experiments. The results indicate that readers of fiction are more empathetic toward others. By engaging with a story, they are temporarily placing themselves in a character’s shoes, thus fostering empathy in real life, and literary reading amplifies this effect. According to a Stanford University study, reading a challenging book also helps us become smarter, as well as more empathetic. By attempting to tackle harder books, we create new connections in our minds that we might not have done otherwise. Neuroscientist Bob Dougherty remarks, “The right patterns of ink on a page can create vivid mental imagery and instill powerful emotions.” David Comer Kidd, author of another related study, observes, “Like opening a window to let fresh air into our home, literature opens up our minds to the myriad ideas that we wouldn’t be able to experience on our own. We can pause to analyze the experiences depicted as if they were our own, expanding our experience of the world.”

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That thought can leave anyone feeling like something is missing. After putting off her own career as a singer and ultimately deciding to go for it, Herman-Saccio recorded That’s What Love Can Do with her group Boy Krazy. The song rose to the top of the pop charts in 1993. That empowering experience helped her decide to help others—including her own three children—fulfill their dreams. Today, Herman-Saccio leads the Landmark Forum for adults, and the company also offers a version of the course for 13-to-17-year-olds, an interactive, three-day program in cities across the U.S. It helps teens first understand their existing patterns of thoughts and behaviors and then move forward to create new possibilities and face new challenges and discover a new level of power, freedom, self-expression and peace of mind. For a teen to register, a parent or legal guardian must register for or have completed the organization’s adult forum and provide permission. Teens planning for life after high school get help identifying their career passion at schools such as Upland Hills School, in Oxford, Michigan. Its emphasis on experiential learning culminates in a senior project the teen produces, whether it’s writing a novel, building a storage shed or volunteering at the local senior citizen center. Each must someway contribute to the community. Beginning with the student’s dream, they must work their way through obstacles, setbacks and all the steps required to bring a dream to reality.

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Sometimes parents need to address a teen’s longing for friends and social connections. For youths that especially need to nurture their social skills, such as high-functioning kids with autism or Asperger’s syndrome, film school might be an answer. At the Joey Travolta Film School and summer camp, in Lafayette, California, kids work together to make a movie; they start with a script, create sets, operate the camera, act and direct. At the Hunter School, in Romney, New Hampshire, kids dealing with attention challenges can nurture mindbody awareness, energetic mindfulness and sensory integration. It all helps them get to know themselves and relate better to others. Outdoor skills can help teens develop healthy risk-taking behaviors, as well as teach resilience, perseverance and self-reliance. SheJumps (SheJumps. org), in Salt Lake City, offers young women 6 to 18 years old an opportunity to master outdoor living skills, boost confidence and encourage leadership via collaborating with strong female role models. Fun activities include mountain biking, skiing and trailblazing.

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Over time, experiential learning can help youths develop leadership skills. Lander, Wyoming’s National Outdoor Leadership School, a gap-year program for high school graduates taking a year off before college, offers courses lasting two weeks, several months or even a full year. Activities include sea kayaking, Alaskan mountain and glacier climbing and wilderness medicine. Teens already on track and wanting to develop additional leadership skills can tap into motivational speaker and self-help author Tony Robbins’ annual Unleash the Power Within youth leadership program event. Groups of youths 14 to 17 years old collectively participate to create individual breakthroughs, move beyond fears and limiting beliefs, accomplish goals and realize true desires. Application requirements include a good academic record, at least 20 hours of community service and a guidance counselor’s recommendation. Robbins maintains, “Grow and give is

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A way for youngsters 5 to 19 years old to become empowered is by joining a 4-H group in urban, suburban or rural areas. If we envision a farm kid raising a calf to show at the state fair, that’s still one facet of today’s 4-H, but far from the entire scope. Founded in 1902, 4-H is a global nonprofit dedicated to learning by doing; specialties now range from computer science and graphic design to leadership, healthy living and the performing arts. Positive mentoring by adults and developing community spirit ground 4-H clubs, camps and programs. Research by Tufts University’s Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development and America’s land-grant colleges and universities shows that people with a 4-H background are more likely to give back to their communities than others (see Tinyurl. com/YouthDevelopmentStudy). For Grammy-winner Jennifer Nettles, of Nashville, 4-H meant learning to perform at an early age, even flying to Chicago to do it. “I don’t know that I would be where I am today without 4-H,” she says. “Mentors there help you. They helped me with the skills of performing and learning about being on stage; they also taught me the importance of giving back.”

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n the third grade, 9-year-old Katie Stagliano brought home an unassuming, tiny cabbage seedling that would grow into a 40-pound cabbage—and a few years later, would create a nonprofit organization helping kids across the U.S. grow gardens supporting the hungry. Now 17 years old, Stagliano is the founder and Chief Executive Gardener of Katie’s Krops, and she’s not slowing down in her crusade to feed as many hungry people as possible. “My dad had always told me not to waste and how lucky my brother and I were to have a healthy meal on the table each night, because there were people who went to bed hungry and relied on soup kitchens for what could be their only meal of the day,” recalls Stagliano. She decided to donate her cabbage to a local soup kitchen, Tricounty Family Ministries, in North Charleston, South Carolina, where the produce helped feed 275 people. Seeing this impact, Stagliano wondered how many people a whole garden could feed, and the seed for Katie’s Krops was planted. Katie’s Krops provides young gardeners with the knowledge, supplies and funding to start their own gardens, with the promise that they will donate all produce to their local soup kitchens and shelters. In 2015, there were 83 Katie’s Krops youth gardens growing across the U.S., all providing much needed healthy food to those in need. The mission to feed America’s hungry is a family affair. Stagliano’s mother is president of Katie’s Krops, her father manages finances and her brother is an active volunteer, helping with garden-to-table dinners and in the gardens. “Without their support and encouragement no matter the circumstances, I know that Katie’s Krops would not be where it is today,” says Stagliano. “My community has supported me in amazing ways. I’m so blessed to live in a community who stands behind my dream and is very supportive of it.” Along the way, she has faced fears, doubts and obstacles, but Stagliano continues making a difference in both local and national communities by keeping a cool head. “I’ve found the best way to overcome the struggles was to focus on the positives and the things that are going right, instead of stressing over things that often times you cannot control,” says the wise-beyond-her-years teenager. Always aiming higher, Stagliano hopes to expand Katie’s Krops to 500 gardens in all 50 states, before going global. Her advice to other kids with big ideas? “Age should never be considered an obstacle. If you follow your heart and a cause you truly believe in, you can make an incredible difference in the world,” enthuses Stagliano. “And you never know what can grow from something as small as just one seedling.” For more information about Katie’s Krops and how children ages 9 to 16 can apply to be funded to start a Katie’s Krops garden, email Katie@KatiesKrops.com or visit KatiesKrops.com. Michelle Bense is a freelance writer and editor based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Connect with her at EditorMichelleBense@gmail.com.

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and ecological awareness. Seventeenyear-old Katie Stagliano launched Katie’s Krops, in Summerville, South Carolina, several years ago based on her desire to fight hunger by growing food for people that need it. Today, the enterprise offers grants for youth in any area to start and maintain a local garden, provided they give away the produce to the hungry. The initiative has grown to more than 50 gardens around the U.S. Both Mobile Urban Growers, in Mobile, Alabama, and Closer to Earth, in Oklahoma City, empower youth through exercising organic gardening skills, environmental and food justice advocacy and personal mentorship. Empowering experiences for teens don’t have to cost a lot or involve travel. “Dream big, but start small. Look around your own backyard, in your community,” says Borba. “Teens can learn to pay it forward in all kinds of ways. They can get together with their peers and take on a doable project to help others. They may even need to start by learning to self-regulate and manage stress by getting away from their phones and instead being outside getting exercise.” Casual family activities can provide opportunities for conversations about what teens want in life or what they’re worried about, and that opens the door for adults to step up to help mentor and empower their children. “Boys are more likely to talk while they’re doing something, like shooting baskets with you in the driveway,” observes Borba. “Girls are more likely to talk if it’s one-on-one.” Positive parents actively listen and then clarify what they heard from their teens, says Herman-Saccio. This information helps point the way forward, to more interactive dialogue, brainstorming, problem-solving, helpful experiences and eventually, youth empowerment. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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ccording to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, as many as 50 million Americans are affected by seasonal or year-round nasal allergies. Additionally, 56 million suffer from eczema, psoriasis or rosacea. Prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs may help, but aren’t a cure. Salt therapy can be a gentler, all-natural solution for easing associated symptoms. While eating too much salt is bad for the body, breathing it is a healthy activity. The Greek word for salt is halos, and halotherapy provides a welcome alternative to conventional pills, sprays

and injections. In the mid-1800s, after salt mine workers in Poland were found to have a low rate of respiratory illness, the Wieliczka Salt Mine Health Spa was established on the site of a mine to treat clinic patients for asthma and allergies. That pioneering facility is still in operation. “In the beginning, I think salt therapy was seen as a time-consuming novelty. Now, holistically minded people are more supportive,” says Clay Juracsik, owner of the St. Louis Salt Room, in Maplewood, Missouri. The room’s walls are covered in salt,

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hether it’s playing dress-up, making forts from sofa cushions or drawing pictures, creative moments can define and distinguish a happy childhood. Yet it’s not all just fun and games, according to experts. Childhood creativity, nurtured both in the classroom and at home, is crucial for developing qualities such as sound decision-making, flexible thinking and mental resiliency. Analyzing more than 150 studies across the fields of psychology, neuroscience, education and business management, the Center for Childhood Creativity, in Sausalito, California, found many important life skills are affiliated with a creative upbringing. The resulting white paper, Inspiring a Generation to Create, underscores that rather than simply being an innate trait, creativity can be taught. “Creativity should be an integral part of every child’s education. The research shows that we can avoid the

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Cameron wrote the book in part to guide her own daughter, actress and film director Domenica Cameron-Scorsese, in her creative journey through motherhood. While many such works focus on art projects for kids, Cameron’s book emphasizes activities that put creative fuel in the parental tank. For example, she recommends parents take up the ritual of “morning pages”; writing three pages of stream-of-consciousness thoughts the first thing each morning. Jean Van’t Hul, author of The Artful Parent, started a daily sketchbook practice for herself and to set an example for her kids. “I like that the kids see me creating regularly and they’ve joined in a couple times. I also want to get over my self-limited belief that I’m not a good artist,” remarks Van’t Hul, who blogs at ArtfulParent.com.

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A family ritual, like a bedtime story or relationship with a pet, can be re-imagined to inspire household members to co-create together. “Instead of always reading to my kids, we take turns making up stories by ‘giving’ each other three things, like an airplane, a shovel and a pair of pants, which we have to use in a story,” says Nicole Corey Rada, a working mother of two in Richmond, Virginia. “Sometimes, we pretend our pets are having conversations, and use different voices and accents to express what they might be saying, given their

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Every child and parent is creative. Exercising our creativity is an act of faith. ~ Julia Cameron circumstance at the time. This is a family favorite; we laugh constantly.” Mark Runco, Ph.D., a University of Georgia professor of gifted and creative education, founder of the Creativity Research Journal and advisor to the Center for Childhood Creativity, notes the importance of balancing unstructured and structured activities, creating space for both individual expression and creative collaboration. To foster the former, Van’t Hul encourages “strewing”, which she refers to as “the art of casually yet strategically leaving invitations for learning and creativity out for kids to discover on their own.” Invitations to play could be a basket of non-toxic blocks, a recycled-paper sketchpad opened to a blank page or some nature finds from a walk in the woods. As an example of the latter, Cameron suggests that parents lead kids on a weekly creative expedition, allowing the kids to choose a new place to aimlessly explore such as a park, bookstore, pet shop or museum. According to the author, that sense of shared adventure, fostered in a safe space, naturally nurtures the creative process, both for now and the future. “If you make art the center, insisting that kids be creative, they may feel a sense of pressure,” advises Cameron. “If you make inspiration the center, it spills over into art.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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ilmmaker Barnet Bain’s credits include writer/director of Milton’s Secret, due out this fall, starring Donald Sutherland and Michelle Rodriguez and based on Eckhart Tolle’s book, producer of the Oscarwinning What Dreams May Come, executive producer of the Emmy-award nominee Homeless to Harvard and writer/producer of The Celestine Prophecy movie. Now, as author of The Book of Doing and Being: Rediscovering Creativity in Life, Love, and Work, he offers tools that everyone can use to develop a creativity practice designed to move us beyond our unconscious hand-me-down worldview, escape mental and emotional straightjackets and unlock great reservoirs of imagination. In so doing, we discover we can create anything we like; from a work of art to a fulfilling relationship.

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One-third of the world’s available food either spoils or gets thrown away before it ever reaches a plate—that’s enough to feed everyone in the world for two months. ~Rockefeller Foundation’s new initiative to show how to cut food waste in half globally The latest FRN initiative is a certification program to verify that farms and restaurants are engaging in food recovery that includes creating a toolkit to help restaurants safely recover leftover meals. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture recently set a goal of slashing food waste in half by 2030, with several supporting bills approaching the floor in Congress. The EPA food recovery hierarchy calls for reducing food waste first and foremost, with recovering food to feed people or animals as a fallback and utilizing landfills only as a last resort. “It’s one thing to set goals, but to realize those reductions in food waste, we have to change our behavior,” says Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (and What We Can Do About It). Farms and households are the two largest generators of food waste, according to Bloom, whose blog at WastedFood.com offers dozens of beneficial tips for keeping food out of the trash bin. Fighting food waste starts before we go to the grocery. Bloom recommends consumers organize cupboards to know what’s already in stock, plan meals and stick to the shopping list. Post-purchase, easy tips include serving smaller portions, freezing leftovers and sharing surplus

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Gleaner’s Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan

n 1977, Gene Gonya co-founded Gleaners Community Food Bank, renting the first floor of a warehouse on Detroit's near-eastside, a stone's throw from the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. The food bank was founded to solicit surplus food, store it safely, and distribute it to agencies that are the direct providers to the hungry of our communities. The food bank could then accept donations such as truckloads of produce from Gene's family farm and "bank" it for small or large organizations serving the community, since none of these service agencies could accept such large donations. Gleaners was among the first food banks in the United States. Several years after founding Gleaners, Gene and a few other food banks founded Second Harvest, a national network of food bank members (now called Feeding America). Gene also helped found the Food Bank Council of Michigan. For more than 38 years, Gleaners Community Food Bank has been feeding hungry people and nourishing communities. Last year, Gleaners distributed 34 million pounds of emergency food to more than 510 partner soup kitchens, shelters and pantries in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston and Monroe counties. Gleaners has five distribution centers serving southeastern Michigan, including Detroit, Livingston, Oakland, Taylor and Warren. Gleaners Community Food Bank is located at 2131 Beaufait, Detroit. For details call 866-453-2637 or vist GCFB.org.

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orgotten Harvest, a local organization, was created in 1990 to combat two problems, hunger and waste. It all began 25 years ago with one woman, and her Jeep®, who rescued food to feed the hungry in metro Detroit. Forgotten Harvest Farms is the culmination of a dream that has been in the making since Nancy Fishman, founder, started the organization and had the belief that we could “rescue” healthy food, food that would otherwise be thrown into our landfills. Some of those agencies receiving the food include emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless and domestic shelters, children’s homes, senior centers and group homes. Forgotten Harvest Farms is situated on 125 acres of land, donated for use by Nora Moroun. In 2013, the farm grew and harvested 880,000 pounds of fresh healthy produce. Forgotten Harvest covers 2,000 square miles to feed hungry people and serves Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. They currently transport, on average, more than 3,000,000 pounds of rescued food each month. According to food industry standards, 1 pound of food = 1 meal, equivalent to 48.8 million meals per year.

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I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in. ~John Muir Renew

Since ancient times, gardens have been employed as a place of healing for body and spirit. Japanese healthcare providers prescribe shinrin-yoku, meaning, “walking in forests to promote health” or “forest bathing”. Its intent is to use sight, sound and smell to connect with nature through stress-reducing, meditative walks. Based on a program created by the

Morikami Japanese Gardens, in Delray Beach, Florida, Washington state’s Bloedel Reserve, on Bainbridge Island, conducts Strolls for Well-Being. Participants sign up for a free, 10-week session of 12 self-guided walks and three group meetings. A companion workbook is provided to encourage journaling on themes such as forgiveness, gratitude and joy. “Public gardens are a safe place where people can focus and do the

work,” says Erin Jennings, with Bloedel. “We see people that wish to reflect and refuel or simply be more aware and intentional in life.” With 150 acres of natural woodlands and landscaped areas, ranging from a moss garden to a bird marsh, participants can take as much time as they need.

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Bees are an integral part of any flowering garden, and Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary, in Floyd, Virginia, sustainably hosts 30 hives on six acres adjacent to a field planted with buckwheat, mustard, sunflowers and clover for its biodynamic beekeeping. An orchard on the property dovetails with an organic farm next door. Tours, talks, plant sales, food and music enhance the hospitality. Hope Hill Lavender Farm, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, adds lavender to soap, sugar scrubs, lotion and essential oil. “It takes 11 pounds of hand-picked fresh blossoms to make one ounce of essential oil,” says Troy Jochems, coowner with his wife, Wendy. A member of the mint family, lavender adds distinctive flavor and fragrance to both sweet and savory dishes (find recipes at HopeHillLavenderFarm.com). Visit the farm on summer weekends through mid-August and plan to partake of the annual lavender festival next June. In Glen Allen, Virginia, visitors enjoy a cool serving of lavender lemonade or honey ice cream at Lavender Fields Herb Farm after a stroll through

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Tea Wellness classes and tastings of fair trade heirloom varieties are a big draw at Light of Day Organics, in Traverse City, Michigan. They’re taught by founder and horticulturist Angela Macke, a registered nurse. It’s the only dual-certified organic and Demeter Biodynamic commercial grower of tea plants in North America. The Boiron Medicinal Garden at the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, emphasizes the importance of plants in homeopathy. Maggie Saska, plant production specialist with the research farm, explains, “Walking tours with educational signage in the garden let visitors know which species to look for when planting their own organic healing garden. Plants from a store may not be organically grown or of the correct species,” although a nursery may afford more options. Christophe Merville, D.Pharm., Boiron USA director of education and pharmacy development, attests that many familiar plants can offer benefits beyond beauty, such as reducing stress, promoting healing or easing congestion. He cautions, “People think plants are naturally safe, but they can be dangerous. St. John’s wort extract, for example, can relieve mild depression, but interacts with prescription medicines. It also reacts to light, so users may experience rashes from sun exposure. “Lemon balm can be made into an antioxidant tea. It can be grown in a garden, on a balcony or indoors, and combines well with chamomile or lavender. We like it for helping to relieve anxiety or to improve mental performance.” Merville suggests steeping German chamomile tea for relaxing sleep. He says breathing in the steam helps a stuffy nose. When used as a compress, it can relieve pain and itch from rashes. “Don’t drink too much or make it too concentrated,” he warns,

Americans’ Inside Story n Only 12 percent of U.S. adults go outside nearly every day, 8 percent several times a week and 6 percent only once or twice a week. Two percent never venture outside. n When U.S. adults take time out of doors, just under a third spend more than an hour there and almost a quarter spend at least 30 minutes while the rest average five to 10 minutes or less. n Thirty-eight percent of Americans 55 years and over invest at least an hour outside each day, compared to 25 percent of those under 35. Source: National Recreation and Park Association because of its blood-thinning properties. Saska and Merville recommend that enthusiasts take classes, work with an herbalist and find a good reference book. Merville prefers Rodale’s 21st Century Herbal for beginners. Vicki Nowicki, founder of Liberty Gardens, in Downers Grove, Illinois, observes, “The world is seeing the first generations that don’t have a relationship with the land or know how to grow their own food.” Its seed-lending library, classes and tours, along with other healing gardens throughout the country, aim to get everyone back to basics including going outside. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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hen encountering a bird or animal that appears to be abandoned, take only minimal steps to help. “People mean well but a lot of rescues we see, didn’t need help,” says Lacy Campbell, wildlife care center operations manager for the Audubon Society of Portland, Oregon. Make sure the animal is away from traffic or predators, and then call a local wildlife rehabilitator before taking further action, especially if the animal is injured.

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Baby squirrels can fall out of the nest. “Leave him at the base of the tree,” says Jennifer Keats Curtis, author of the children’s book Squirrel Rescue. “Mom will rebuild the nest before coming to get her baby. If it’s cold, put it in a box with a towel. Once squirrels have been treated as a pet, they can’t be released.” Tiny, not-yet-feathered nestlings should be returned home; it’s a myth that human scent poses a problem. If the nest is out of reach or can’t be located, make one with a box and soft cloth. Put it in the tree, so the parents can resume feeding. Leave the area so as not to frighten them. “After young robins, scrub jays, crows and owls leave the nest, they 40

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typically spend up to a week on the ground before they can fly,” says Campbell. “At night, the parents will escort the fully feathered fledglings to safety beneath a bush.” In parks, ducks and geese may nest away from the water. Mama will lead her babies to the pond, even across busy streets. If it’s safe, stop the car to halt traffic, act as their crossing guard, and then resume driving. A box turtle operates on innate GPS. “It lives in an area the size of a football field,” explains Curtis. “It will go onward, no matter how many times people try to redirect it. If injured by a car or lawn mower, the shell can be mended by a rehab center.” Bunnies eat at dusk and dawn. Inbetween, the nest may look abandoned. “Wild baby rabbits are difficult to keep alive if injured,” says Curtis. “At sundown, see if mom returns; if not, they need a wildlife rehab expert.” A lone, young raccoon is either old enough to climb a tree by itself or the mother will carry it. If we feed a raccoon, it will become a beggar. Opossums are dramatic actors. When cornered, they hiss and fall over and play dead in a coma-like state for up to four hours. Check back later. If a mother possum has been killed by a

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The best outcome for injured animals is rescue, rehabilitation and return to the wild. car, call a rehab official to check her pouch for potential babies. “If you find a young deer fawn or moose calf, leave it. The mother comes back several times each day to nurse,” advises Amanda Nicholson, director of outreach for the Wildlife Center of Virginia, in Waynesboro. “Its coloring helps it remain undetected by predators.”

Other Unexpected Encounters “Don’t feed wild animals or leave out food or accessible comestible trash. Bobcats, wolves, bears and coyotes will avoid people unless food is involved,” cautions Jennifer Place, program associate for Born Free USA, a nonprofit in Washington, D.C. “Wild animals protect their space, food and young, so stay on marked trails when hiking and never turn your back on them.”

For unexpected meetings, stay calm. “Make sure there’s an escape route for the animal,” says Place. “With foxes or coyotes, throw sticks or small rocks, but don’t hit the animal. Make yourself look large and yell.” With snakes, sidestep away slowly for more than six feet before walking in the other direction. Bears require a different response. “Speak in a low voice so the bear realizes you are not prey. Never climb a tree,” says Place. “Bears know the terrain, can run faster than a horse and can climb trees, too. Sidestep away, remaining carefully upright, calm and unthreatening. If the bear moves toward you, keep talking until he moves away. Running kicks in its prey drive.” Yellowstone Park regulations require visitors to stay 25 yards away from most wildlife and 100 yards away from bears and wolves. Selfie photos with animals can result in injury or death for humans and animals through carelessness; safety depends on good judgement, respect and common sense. Friends of wildlife know beforehand how to contact local rehabilitators if there’s an emergency, observe before taking action, and protect pets. “Always

Wildlife Transport Tips If a wild animal is injured, wear heavy gloves in its vicinity to avoid being bitten or scratched. Completely cover the animal with a blanket so it stays relatively calm, and place it in a carrier for transport to a rehabilitation facility. A warm hot water bottle can help ward off shock. Do not give the animal water, milk or food. Time is of the essence to ward off dangers of stress. Wild animals can carry disease without appearing to be ill. Fleas, ticks and mites are likely, so keep injured wildlife away from pets and children. leash dogs when going into the yard at night and keep cats indoors,” says Place. “Peaceful co-existence allows for the safety of both people and animals, domestic and wild.” Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 Better Health Now and in the Future - 5:307:00pm. 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 & reduce disease risk. The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, Ste 100, CLARKSTON. RSVP 248-625-6677. See ad page 23. RiverSafe LakeSafe - 6:30pm. Learn more about protecting water quality in your community and on your property from the threats of stormwater and other types of pollution. FREE. Macdonald Public Library, 36480 Main St, NEW BALTIMORE. RSVP required 248-601-0606.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 Cheddar's Preschool Story Hour: At the Beach 10:30-11:30am. Appropriate for children ages 2-5, accompanied by adult. Join Cheddar the Village Mouse in listening to a classic tale in our monthly program for little historians! A simple craft and a yummy treat. RSVP only: THS members: $5/adult, $3/child; non-members: $6/adult, $4/child. Troy Historic Village, 60 W Wattles Rd, TROY. Info: 248-524-3570.

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Founder's Tap Takeover - 6-9pm. Please join Founders Brewing Company for a tap takeover! Join us at the bar. Costs vary. Whole Foods, 7350 Orchard Lake Rd, WEST BLOOMFIELD. See ad page 41.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 VegMichigan Summer Festival - 11am-7pm. Come enjoy your favorite summer foods, live music, fun games and more! Madonna University, 36600 Schoolcraft Rd, LIVONIA. Try Traffic Jam - 10am-3pm. Family Fun at the Troy Traffic Jam... a kid's Pit Stop will include face painting, a remote control car obstacle course (in partnership with Mahindra), children's crafts, and Sparkles the Clown. Music is provided by DJ Bob Steel, and plenty of great food and frozen yogurt will be available for purchase. Columbia Center, Big Beaver Rd, TROY.

MONDAY, AUGUST 8 Nutrition Response Testing - 6:45-8pm. Learn more about what it is and how to use it to its full potential! Patients and non-patients welcome. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist & Vivian Dusina, Clinical Nutritionist Practitioner. FREE! Clear Choice Natural Healthcare, 1953 W South Blvd, TROY. Call 248-879-1900 to register

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 Essential Oils 101 - 10-11:30am. Learn how to use essential oils to help with stress, anxiety, digestion, headaches, allergies and more. Oils can help with any ailment, but it's important to learn the basics. Receive a take-home gift $20. Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, 6777 W. Maple Rd., WEST BLOOMFIELD. Lindsay Mata 248-325-3890. The Thyroid Gland and Healthy 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, Hall Road, SHELBY TOWNSHIP. Call 248-879-1900 to register. Ecstatic Guided Meditation - 8:30-9:30pm. This meditation technique allows us to be absorbed in Divine Presence without projection from the mind. 2 20 minute meditation sits with light asana before and in between to prepare to be comfortable. Donation. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Dave & Abby 258-556-0992. See ad page 54.

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FRIDAY AUGUST 12 Chants of India puja and kirtan - 7-10pm. Join Naren of Sangita Yoga in California for this evening of Sacred Ceremony (Lakshmi Puja) and Sacred Chants of India Kirtan. You will witness the beautiful spiritual traditions come alive. $25. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Dave & Abby 258-556-0992. See ad page 54. Campout-Watch the Meteors - 8pm to 10am Aug 13. Watch the Perseid Meteor Showers. $10 adults or $5 12 and under. Westwind Farm, 11487 Reid Rd., SWARTZ CREEK. Linda Purdy 810-701-8151. See ad page 25. Michigan Senior Olympics - Opening ceremony 6-8pm. Event runs thru 8/22. Bringing in athletes over 50, from all over Michigan including the Rochester area. ROCHESTER Community Park. Info: Becky Ridky 248-608-0252.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Sushi-Rolling Date Day - 2-4pm. Join us for an interactive sushi-rolling class designed to be a culinary event you can do together. In this class learn how to make sushi, different rolling techniques, and sauces. Receive a sushi kit $20. Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, 6777 W. Maple Rd, WEST BLOOMFIELD. Lindsay Mata 248-325-3890. Sushi-Rolling Date Night - 6-8pm. Join us for an interactive sushi-rolling class designed to be a culinary event you can do together. In this class learn how to make sushi, different rolling techniques, and sauces. Receive a sushi kit $20. Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, 6777 W. Maple Rd, WEST BLOOMFIELD. Lindsay Mata 248-325-3890.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 50th THV Anniversary Celebration - 5:308pm. Our annual Volunteer Appreciation event features a tribute to THS in 1966, great food, music and volunteer recognition. Dress in your best ‘60s apparel, if you like. If you’ve helped out at the Village in the past or would like to meet our volunteers and see what it’s all about, join us for this special event. Troy Historic Village, 60 W Wattles Rd, TROY. RSVP by August 4 at 248-524-3309. Native Landscaping for Water Quality and Preparing for the Cold Months - 6:30pm. Learn more about protecting water quality in your community and on your property from the threats of stormwater and other types of pollution. FREE. Orion Center, 1335 Joslyn Rd, LAKE ORION. RSVP required 248-601-0606. How to Ferment Vegetables - 6:30pm. How to make these power foods, and a jar full of fermented vegetables, along with recipes to make future batches. Cheryl Geraty will discuss the health benefits of eating these foods on a regular basis and her own health journey! $25 includes all the supplies required for the demonstration; jars, vegetables, and seasonings. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. Space limited. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 31.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 Summer Yoga Exploration - 7-8:30pm. Session 3 of the Summer Yoga Exploration Series at Bodhi Seed Yoga will delve into a deeper look at the asana, pranayama and savanna with a little yoga philosophy thrown in. Join Jennifer and explore. $20. Bodhi Seed Yoga & Wellness Studio, 81 Macomb Place, MT. CLEMENS. Jasmin Cromwell 586-469-9642. See ad page 54.

MONDAY, AUGUST 22 Migraines - 7-8pm. Do you suffer from Migraines? We can help! This seminar will cover common causes and offer solutions. Vivian Dusina, Clinical Nutritionist Practitioner. FREE! Vitamin Shoppe, Hall Road, SHELBY TOWNSHIP. Call 248-8791900 to register.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 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 & reduce disease risk. The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, Ste 100, CLARKSTON. RSVP 248-625-6677. See ad page 23.

THURSDAY AUGUST 25 Eco-Friendly Boat & Lawn Care Practices 6:30pm. Learn simple tips on how to maintain your boat and/or car as well as tips for healthy lawn care for water quality. Grosse Pointe Farms, 350 Lakeshore Rd. GROSSE POINTE FARMS. RSVP required 248-601-0606.

SATURDAY AUGUST 27 Yoga & Tea at the Great Oak - 3-5pm. $20 Westwind Farm, 11487 Reid Rd., SWARTZ CREEK. Linda Purdy 810-701-8151. See ad page 25.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 Evening Yin Yoga with Live Music - 7:30-8:45pm. Gentle, restorative Yin Yoga practice with live ambient music infused with sacred healing mantras. Allow yourself to be nourished in the sound current. Music provide by Vishnu Blue. $15. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Dave & Abby 258-556-0992. See ad page 54.

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House of Yoga's Premier Teacher Training program begins with our Life O.S.16 program. Learn how to teach sincere, real yoga for real people. Our teacher training program has been endorsed by international yoga teachers Doug Swenson and Mark Whitwell, and by Mantra, meditation and spiritual teacher Russill Paul. See ad page 54. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley Info/Application: Abby & Dave 248-556-0992 or HouseofYoga.net

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Are ready to stop looking and start Living? This 40 day program will teach you how to live a yogic, healthy lifestyle every day. Learn asana, meditation, mantra and more. Custom workbook and audio included with a 40 yoga class pass and more. $351. Register before Aug 15th to receive bonus content. See ad page 54. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley Info: Abby & Dave 248-556-0992 Register now: HouseofYoga.net

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 An Evening with Will Tuttle - 6-8pm. Lecture presentation “The World Peace Diet”. 6pmappetizers; 7pm-Talk followed by book signing. Sponsors: Mindful Eating Team of First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor and VegMichigan . FREE. First UU Congregation of AA, 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, ANN ARBOR.. Angie Sullivan 734-945-7379.

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Dynamic Hatha Yoga - 9-10:15am. A dynamic hatha yoga practice suitable for everyone. This class will help you to build strength and improve flexibility & leave you feeling energized. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. abby & Dave 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

Barrobics - 9-10am. Also Wed 6:30pm. This class is designed to invigorate one during the midday, weather you are new to yoga or have been practicing yoga for years come join us. $10/class or drop-in fee of $15. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 31.

Short Form Ashtanga Yoga - 9:15-10:15am. Walk in for $13 and warm up with an energetic Ashtanga Yoga class. Or take advantage of our good deals to practice every Sunday. No pre-registration. $13. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

Mindful Monday - 9-10:30am. $10. InnerSource H&W office or by phone. 1460 Walton Blvd, Ste 220, ROCHESTER HILLS. Bethany Perry 248841-8535. See ad page 19.

Yoga in the Park - 11am-Noon. In downtown New Baltimore, class is free but food donations for St.Mary's food pantry are accepted. Bring a mat, water and plan to have fun. Donation. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous – 6pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, overweight, undereating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. FREE. Royal Oak Church of Christ, 115 S Campbell Road, ROYAL OAK, Contact Grace 586-808-2148. Mindfulness & Meditation - 6-7pm, 3rd Sun. Come and join us and learn the tools and techniques to help you calm down your "monkey mind" and find your peace of mind. All levels of experience. FREE. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54. Ashtanga Short Form - 7:30-8:30pm. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

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Hypnotherapy with Cheryl Beshada, C.M.Ht. 9:30am-7pm by appt. Also Wed’s. Cheryl teaches and specializes in Personal Empowerment, Releasing Blocks and Patterns of Negative Behavior, Higher Self Communication. Free Consultation. WARREN. 586-751-7500. See ad page 33. La Leche League of Lake Orion - 10am. Daytime Series meeting: 3rd Monday. FREE. Christ the Redeemer Church, 2700 Waldon Rd, LAKE ORION. Tawnya 586-604-4074. Breastfeeding Info/Support: La Leche League of Warren - 10:15 am. 1st Monday monthly. FREE. St. John-Mac.Hosp. Med.Educ.Ctr, 12000 E. 12 Mile. Enter pkg lot @ Main Hosp. drive & bear L. Mtg in 1st bldg. on L. Aud.A. WARREN. Info: Ginny 586-940-1634. Tai Chi - 11:45am-12:45pm. Also Tue. Gentle class for those who need to start with slower movements. The class increases as you progress. $10/class or drop-in $12. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 31. 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. Chair Yoga - 1-2pm. Ashtanga Yoga is a specialized sequence of asanas (postures) based on the dynamic linking of rhythmic breathe and flowing movement. A very physical practice that creates heat deep within your core. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 54. Yoga - 3-4:15pm. All fitness levels welcome, Bring own yoga mat. Certified Instructors. $10/class drop in fee $15. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. 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.

Awareness Through Movement® - 6-6:45pm. Join us for gentle movement classes designed to help you move, feel & perform optimally. Bring a mat & 2 towels. Wear comfortable clothing. $15 drop in or 6-class card. Awakening Movements, 3121 Rochester Rd, ROYAL OAK. Lisa Ponichter 248321-0358. See ad page 53. 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 50. Yoga - 6-7:15pm. All fitness levels welcome, bring own yoga mat. Certified Instructors. $10/class drop in fee $15. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 31. FreshAir Fit: Yoga - 6:30-7:30pm, Thru 8/15 Increased flexibility, strength, muscle tone, mental clarity, calmness are just a few of the benefits of yoga. Classes appropriate for all levels. FREE for Troy Historical Society members; $7/class for nonmembers. Troy Historic Village, 60 West Wattles, TROY. Register: 248-524-3570. Recover & Revitalize Yoga - 7:15-8:30pm. Whether you're an athlete or just a weekend warrior, this basic class can help you unwind those tight spots to feel on top of your game. Every Monday. $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54. Kundalini Yoga with Val Weir - 7:45pm-8:45pm. $15. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby & Dave 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

Golden Fitness - 8-8:45am. Also Thur. Perfect classes for the mature body, good for balance, memory, flexibility, & stretch. $5/class or drop-in fee $6/class. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 31. Basic Flow Yoga - 9:15-10:15am. Also Thur. Works for any body. $5. Check our schedule for our other $7 weekday classes. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54. Emotional Eating Freedom - 9:30am-11:30am. Spend 20 minutes with Bethany Perry, Intuitive Eating Brain Life Health Coach and begin the journey to Freedom from Emotional Eating or Restricting FREE. InnerSource H&W OR Phone, 1460 Walton Blvd, Ste 220, ROCHESTER HILLS. Bethany Perry 248-841-8535. See ad page 19. 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 33. Inspired Health Conversation - 10am-2pm by appointment. Alight your mind and body, control

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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 19. 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. 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 29. Tai Chi - 6:30-7:30pm. Gentle class for those who need to start with slower movements. The class increases as you progress. $10/class or drop-in $12. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 31. SOUL Vinyasa - 6:30-7:45pm. Soul vinyasa is powerful and potent yoga practice to build strength, flexibility, confidence and harmony. Set to an inspirational musical soundtrack. $15. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby & Dave 248-556-0992. See ad page 54. Lyme Disease Support Group - 7pm. First Tuesday monthly (except 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. Guided Meditation - 7-8pm. First Tuesday monthly. Guided Meditation using imagery. A different meditation each month. Seating is limited, so it is best to call and reserve your seat. Donation $5. The Patterson Center, 1520 S. Lapeer Road, LAKE ORION. Shirley Patterson 248-884-7288. See ad page 51. 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. Slow Power Yoga - 7:15-8:30pm. $13. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie

McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54. 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. In Light Wellness Systems Talk - 8pm. In Light Wellness Systems hosts Talk About Lights; educational phone calls with Nurse Practitioner Jody Mittiga. An opportunity to learn how to get the most benefit from light systems. FREE. Access Info: Dial: 641-715-3580, access code: 871701#. Info: Mary, AMI Light Therapy 412-551-5395. See ad page 11. Functional Core Exercise - Develop a Functional Core Using 3 tools: The Mind, Pilates & Yoga Balls. 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 improve quality of life. FREE. Irene's Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Road, SOUTHFIELD. Kathy Skubik or Jim DeBussey 248-350-1400. See ad page 29.

Food Mood Friday - 8-11am. Do you wonder what foods affect Your Mood? How is this related to your health? Sign up for a 20 minute session and have your questions answered! $20. InnerSource H&W office or by phone. 1460 Walton Blvd, Ste 220, ROCHESTER HILLS. Bethany Perry 248-8418535. See ad page 19. Henry's Market on Main - 9am-5pm. Thru 11/23. Food-prep and cooking demos 11am-1pm. Join us on Main Street at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital for our weekly Farmers’ Market. Offering fresh produce, honey, flowers, breads and more. Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, 6777 W Maple Rd, WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP. 248-661-4100. Farmers' Market/Crafts - 9am-3pm. 5/18-10/12 Local produce, syrup, honey & eggs, baked goods, diabetic socks, handcrafted items & much more. FREE. Durand Union Station, E. Main St, DURAND. Paula Brooks 989-288-3830. Adult Women’s and Children’s Domestic Violence Support Groups - 10-11:30am. LACASA:

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Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, HOWELL. Info: 517-548-1350. Awareness Through Movement® - 11-11:45am. Join us for gentle movement classes designed to help you move, feel & perform optimally. Bring a mat & 2 towels. Wear comfortable clothing. $15 drop in or 6-class card. Awakening Movements, 3121 Rochester Rd, ROYAL OAK. Lisa Ponichter 248-321-0358. See ad page 53. Aqua Gentle Joints - 12:15-1pm. Water-based class focusing on slow, gentle, range of motion exercises for all joints in a therapeutic pool. $15. Sola Life & Fitness, 1555 East South Blvd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Marko 248-267-5674. Midday Meditation - 1-1:15pm. Revitalize and quiet your mind with meditation. Join Julie Levinson, Vita yoga teacher, as she helps you relax and focus. May also include Reiki. FREE. Vita Wellness Center at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, 6777 W. Maple Rd., WEST BLOOMFIELD. 248-325-3870. Chair Yoga - 1-2pm. Ashtanga Yoga is a specialized sequence of asanas (postures) based on the dynamic linking of rhythmic breathe and flowing movement. A very physical practice that creates heat deep within your core. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54. Yoga Midafternoon - 3-4pm. 8 classes for $80, great class for thoses parents/students with busy schedules, bring own yoga mat. $15 /class drop-in or $10/class for 8-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 31. Barrobics - 6:30-7:30pm. This class is designed to invigorate one during the midday, weather you are new to yoga or have been practicing yoga for years come join us. $10/class or drop-in fee of $15. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810358-1419. See ad page 31. Effortless Meditation Class - 7pm-8pm. FREE meditation class open to all. Emphasis on using the breath as a tool for Effortless Meditation. Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. Info: Denise Everheart 248-705-5004. Oigong with Gary Abersold - 7-8:15pm. A powerful routine to use daily. A system of healing energy from China. Use breathing, gentle movement,

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meditation to improve posture & concentration. FREE. Irene's Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Road, SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248350-1400. See ad page 29. Ecstatic Meditation - 7:30-8pm, 2nd & 4th Weds. Join David for this guided meditation. Various meditations will be presented. 2 20 minute sits, with some movement before and in between sits. Donation. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby & Dave 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

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. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 31. Gentle Yoga - 11am-Noon. Great for beginners or those with physical challenges. Postures fit each student’s abilities/health needs. Beaumont Hospital, ROYAL OAK, Cancer Center, First Floor Classroom, $10/class. Info: 248-551-9990. Fifty Plus Active Adults - 11:30am-1pm. Lunch: noon. 50+. Fun and friendly. Activities such as weekly lunches, guest speakers, musical performances, field trips, holiday parties, movies, bingo, games and more. $8/person or $14/couple. Lunch $5. Non-members welcome. Hart Community Center, DAVISBURG. Info: Sarah, 248-846-6558. Tai Chi - 11:45am-12:45pm. Gentle class for those who need to start with slower movements. The class increases as you progress. $10/class or dropin $12. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 31. 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 Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 29. Try NIA Exercise for Free - 4:30-5:30pm. Experience the joy of movement with Non-Impact Aerobics. Energizing, yet stress-reducing exercise to music. Move at your own level. First class free. FREE. Auburn Hills Community Center, 1827 N. Squirrel Rd., AUBURN HILLS. Stacey 248-7376856. 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 Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 29. 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.

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Alzheimer’s Association Support Group - 6:308pm. 4th Thur. Open to public, FREE and attended by families, caregivers, and friends of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementia disorders. LAPEER Library- Margurite D. Angeli Branch. FREE. Info: Amy DeNise 810-732-8500. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous – 6pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, overweight, undereating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. FREE. Saint John Health System, Oakland Hospital, 27351 Dequindre Rd, MADISON HEIGHTS. Contact Grace 586-808-2148. Meditation & Mindfulness Classes - 6:307:30pm. Beginning through advanced techniques. Restart your practice. Learn many different types of meditation and find the one that works for you! CEUs available. $35. CLAWSON. Info: Jeannie 248-840-1577. Hatha Yoga & Meditation - 7:45-8:45pm. you have to experience class with master Kundalini Teacher, Val Weir. She will guide you on a journey to your soul and back. Gong bath included in Shivasana $15. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. abby & Dave 248-556-0992 See ad page 54. La Leche League of Lake Orion - 7:30pm. Evening Series Meeting: 2nd Thursday. Toddler Meeting: 4th Thursday. Babies and children welcome. FREE. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. Baldwin, LAKE ORION. Tawnya 584-604-4074.

Yoga - 9-10:15am. All fitness levels welcome, Bring own yoga mat. Certified Instructors. $15 /class dropin or $10/class for 8-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 31. Restorative Yoga - 5:45pm-7pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. Align the physical & mental by practicing stillness or gentle movement for extended periods of time, props assist in holding the poses, all levels. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54. Private Guided Meditation - 10am-8pm. A talk followed by a guided meditation based on your needs and goals. Learn a variety of kinds of meditation, practices, and mindfulness techniques. $25. 715 Crooks, CLAWSON. Info: Jeannie 248840-1577. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 6pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Rd, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP. 248-277-0628. Yin Yoga with Jenn - 6:30-7:30pm. Come

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experience a unique and refreshing Yin Yoga class to relax you and stimulate connective tissue to create a sense of vibrancy within your body. $15. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. abby & Dave 248-556-0992. See ad page 54. Emotions Anonymous - 7-8:30pm. The only requirement for EA membership is a desire to become well emotionally. Donations. Renaissance Unity, 11200 E. Eleven Mile Rd, WARREN. Info: Rosemary 586-776-3886.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 9am. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. Central Methodist Church (park/enter at back of church), 3882 Highland Road, WATERFORD TOWNSHIP. 248-277-0628. Certified Hypnotherapists Education and Networking Meeting - 1st Sat/9:30am-12pm. Certified Hypnotherapists graduated from a state licensed school of hypnosis welcome. Includes educational presentation, workbook and computer disk. First visit FREE. Clinical Hypnosis Professional Group, WARREN. Register 586-7517500. See ad page 33. Overeaters Anonymous - 10-11am. OA is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from overeating, anorexia, or bulimia. Donation. Grand Blanc United Methodist Church, 401 Bush Avenue, GRAND BLANC. Susan 949-445-0493.

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

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

State of Michigan Registered, NCCAOM Certified. Former MD in China served North American people for over 28 years' with acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Specializing in various pains and intestinal problems. See ad page 13.

DK Kids Summer Cooking Classes - July 16, 23 and 30 - 10am-2pm. $25. Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, 6777 W. Maple Rd , WEST BLOOMFIELD. Info: Lindsay Mata 248-3253890. Meditation & Mindfulness Classes - 10:3011:30am. Beginning through advanced techniques. Restart your practice. Learn many different types of meditation and find the one that works for you! CEUs available. $35. CLAWSON. Info: Jeannie 248-840-1577.

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The Downing Clinic • 248-625-6677 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston TheDowningClinic.com Jing Fei Huang is a certified Acupuncturist (CAC) & a c e r t i f i e d Tr a d i t i o n a l Chinese Medicine specialist (OMD). She has been with the Downing Clinic since 1999 and has helped many people with a variety of conditions. Wed, appointments available. See ads pg 19, 21 & 23.

Historic Tours - 11am-Noon. Meet at the front gates for a tour of the buildings at the Packard Proving Grounds automotive history site. Albert Kahn designed & built in the 1920s. FREE. Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, SHELBY TWP. Mary Anne Demo 586-943-5785. Chair Yoga - 12-12:45pm. Even those who can't get up and down from the floor can benefit from yoga. Unwind, release and build strength seated or using a chair for support. $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54. Metro Detroit Vegan Diners - 6-8:30pm. 2nd Sat. each month. Join us for dining each month at veganfriendly restaurants in the METRO DETROIT area. Meet, dine and socialize with like-minded people. FREE to meetup group members. Organizer 248-703-2697.

MICHIGAN ORIENTAL MEDICINE

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

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WALLER WELLNESS CENTER

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

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.

BODYWORK STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

Brad Stone SI Practitioner 2425 West Silver Lake Rd, Fenton 810-516-4337 A process that releases restrictions in the connective tissue of the body, bringing the body into more smoothly functioning relationships, while reducing aches, pains and creating feelings of health and wellbeing.

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1775 E. 14 Mile Rd., Birmingham 248-761-4135 AdvancedBodyworkLLC.com “The alternative, alternative therapy.”‑ Unique, gentle and effective pain relief technique. Not massage. Back/neck pain, Fibromyalgia, migraines, TMJ, carpal tunnel, frozen shoulder and more. 15 years bodywork experience. See ad page 13.

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

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

WALLER WELLNESS CENTER

Kathy Paholsky, PhD 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com • 248-844-1414 Kathy is currently an Associate Professor at Schoolcraft College teaching massage therapy, has a Master’s Degree in Nutrition & over 25 years of experience. Her skilled hands relieve the discomfort of chronic pain, migraines, Fibromyalgia, TMJ, PTSD, anxiety disorders, chronic fatigue, ADD and more. When you need relief, you want experienced hands. Call now for an appointment. See ad page 55.

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CHIROPRACTIC NATURAL WELLNESS & PAIN RELIEF CENTER

Grand Blanc • 810-694-3576 NWPRC.com Dr. Morningstar is the developer of the TornadoSuit and ARC3D Scoliosis Therapy. His treatment 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 35.

OPTIMUM CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY Dr. Michael Husmillo, DC, DACNB, FACFN 1767 W. Big Beaver Rd, Troy OCNCenter.com • 248-885-8463

Dr. Michael Husmillo is a neurological chiropractor specializing in assessing the functional state of the nervous system in order to help people with ADHD, vertigo, post-concussion symptoms and much more.

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 13.

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ANAHID LISA DERBABIAN, LPC

Create The Life You're Meant To Live 901 Wilshire, Suite 500, Troy 248-202-0583 • www.HelpMeToHeal.com We will guide you in deeply connecting with yourself and your desires, healing from the past, and moving forward with purpose and passion to create the life you are meant to live! We accept BC/BS, BCN, HAP and private pay. See ad page 17.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY GUIDED TOUCH • DENAE TAIT

Art teaches nothing, except the significance of life. ~Michael Korda

DENTISTRY DAVID EWING, DDS, LPC

Gateway Dental 5321 Gateway Centre Blvd., Flint 810-235-7300 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 7.

HPS ADVANCED DENTAL CARE, PC

1178 S. Lapeer Rd, Lapeer (inside Katie's Spa) 810-664-2727 CranioSacral Therapy and more. Combining several techniques to create a unique healing experience for your individual needs. Myofascial, Kinesiology, Emotion Code and more to relieve pain and stress.

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.

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 27.

REGIANI HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTER Holistic General Dentistry since 1979 10435 Ortonville Rd., Ste B • Clarkston 248-625-5222 • RegianiDental.com

Beautiful, natural looking Mercury free/Mercury safe, fluoride free fillings and restorations. TMJ/TMD/ CranioFacial Pain diagnosis & treatment, Non-surgical periodontal therapy, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign & whitening. Founding member IAOMT and IABDM. See ad page 2.

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

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

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 37.

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.

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES SERVICES LLC

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

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 37.

THE PATTERSON CENTER 1520 S. Lapeer Rd., Ste 212 Lake Orion • 248-884-7288 www.ThePattersonCenter.com

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

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.

FOODS/SUPPLEMENTS BAR H2OTM ALKALINE WATER

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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 47.

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

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

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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 nutritional status. Support services onsite include: Acupuncture, Bowen Therapy, Rolfing® Structural Integration, Massage, Healing Touch, IV Therapy. Clinic specializes in Internal Medicine, natural treatments for menopause and andropause symptoms, Osteoporosis, cholesterol management, Candida, Fibromyalgia. See ads pages 19, 21 & 23.

FUNDAMENTAL HEALING, P.C.

Gretchen Perry, FNP-BC, NP-C 29829 Telegraph Rd., Southfield Fundamental-Healing.com • 248-809-9384 Functional Medicine for all ages, delivered in the home or office that seeks to treat the root cause of disease in the least invasive, most natural way possible. See ad page 16.

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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

At the Restorative Medicine Center we utilize cuttingedge diagnostic testing and provide innovative treatments for chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and autoimmune disorders by identifying and treating the root cause. We also specialize in mold illness, chronic infections, metabolic syndrome, and severe food and environmental allergies. See ad page 33.

WALLER WELLNESS CENTER

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

LIGHT THERAPY AMI LIGHT THERAPY

Bill@AMILightTherapy • 248-893-7278 Mary@AMILightTherapy • 412-551-5395 AMILightTherapy.com Whether you are a practitioner doing clinical applications or in the privacy of your home this safe, easy technology can help heal you, a loved one or even your pet. Contact us for information or a complementary session. See ad page 11.

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MASSAGE THERAPY

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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.

SHELLY SYMANSIC, LMT

Waller Wellness Center • 248-844-1414 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com Shelly Symansic, LMT, graduated from the Health Enrichment Center in Lapeer. Her modalities i n c l u d e D e e p Ti s s u e Therapeutic Massage, Swedish Massage and Sports Massage. Her work is both relaxing and effective. Whatever your needs, Shelly’s main goal is to encourage your body’s needs to restore balance. Immediate openings available. See ad inside back cover.

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 19, 21 & 23.

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 20.

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

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. Call today for your complimentary initial consultation.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING 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.

ADVANCED NUTRITIONAL SOLUTIONS Lee Rossano, CNC • 248-652-4160 1444 W. Silverbell Rd., Lake Orion 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 computerized Biofeedback programs, nutrition, homeopathy, enzyme therapy and more. Why suffer when you can feel great? See ad page 29.

Blessed are the hearts that can bend; they shall never be broken. ~Albert Camus www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

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

Complete Natural Lawn Application Products & Programs PO Box 874, Highland 248-889-7200 • A-1OrganicLawns.com

PETS • VETERINARY WOODSIDE ANIMAL CLINIC

27452 Woodward Ave, ROYAL OAK 248-545-6630 Doc4Pets.com Dr. Simon is the owner of Woodside Animal Clinic in Royal Oak, where he practices both alternative and conventional medicine on dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and rodents. He is the author of 4 pet care books. See ad page 41.

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 46.

ORGANIC MATTRESSES 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.

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

Adult enrichment classes in Yo g a , K i c k - f i t a n d Women’s self-defense. Traditional TaeKwon-Do training for ages 5 through seniors. Visit website for class schedule and offering. See ad page 31.

There are no passengers on spaceship Earth. We are all crew. ~Marshall McLuhan

PHYSICAL THERAPY ORGANIC SKINCARE NEALS YARD REMEDIES

Melinda Kimmer, Group Leader 217-821-1490 Melinda.NYROrganic@gmail.com

LISA PONICHTER • 248-321-0358

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

We believe in safe cosmetics at NYR Organic. So you won't find parabens, GMOs, mineral oils, synthetic fragrances or any other nasties in our products. Call or TEXT for a FREE Sample. See ad page 33.

OXYGEN/HYPERBARICS 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.

REFLEXOLOGY 1MASSAGE4U

950 E. Maple Rd., Ste 210, Birmingham Julian Myftiu • 248-996-0353 1Massage4U.com Trained in Italy under Master Reflexologies, S p e c i a l i z e i n Tu i N a (Chinese) Massage and highly experienced in Shiatsu, Myofascial Release, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Therapeutic Touch. Lipomassage by Endermology. He is certified Tai Chi Chuan instructor in Venice, Italy.

Great spirits have always encountered opposition from mediocre minds. ~Albert Einstein

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 inside back cover.

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 inside back cover.

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A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. ~Phyllis Diller

August 2016

ROLFING 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 19, 21 & 23.

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

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

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

Come alive again. Private and group sound therapy, meditation and energy medicine sessions. Knowledgeably and responsibility strengthening and supporting your innate healing ability and inner wisdom.

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STRONGHEART YOGA

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

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.

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Patients come to us every day with problems that other doctors have dismissed as untreatable or simply in their heads. We can help with: • Fatigue • Hair Loss • Brain Fog • Weight Gain • Mood Swings • Hormone Imbalance • Anxiety • Digestive Issues • Memory Loss • Insomnia • and much more…

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“I 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

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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

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