March 2017 Natural Awakenings East Michigan by Natural Awakenings of East Michigan

H E A L T H Y

L I V I N G

H E A L T H Y

P L A N E T

feel good • live simply • laugh more

EAT FOR WELLNESS How to Move Past Food Sensitivities

Thumbs-Up

ON FATS Good Fats Boost Brain Health and Metabolism

FREE

Holistic Eye Care

Taking the Whole Body into Account

March 2017 | East Michigan Edition | MichiganHealthyLiving.com

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

Waller Wellness Center Building health. Transforming lives. Naturally.

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

Our Functional Medicine services include:

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

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

Catherine Waller, MD 1854 W. Auburn Rd., Suite 400 Rochester Hills, MI 483092017 February www.WallerWellness.com

WYANDOTTE Total Health Foods 2938 Biddle Ave. Wyandotte, MI 48192

CLAWSON Healing House 1311 N Main St. Clawson, MI 48017

313.418.8161

248.278.6081

Acupuncture • Colon Hydrotherapy • Massage YIN YANG BALANCE

Do you suffer from one or more of these health problems? • Musculoskeletal Pain • Headaches

• Depression • Sleep disorder

• Weight control • Addictions

Healing House can help you with weight loss, body detoxification, clearer skin, brighter eyes, increase your energy, improve your mental clarity, and radiate a youthful glow. Enjoyment of great health is the key to enjoying life. When your body is balanced and healthful, you are naturally happier. We are dedicated and commitmented to your total radiant health – inside and outside -- is our fundamental philosophy.

Alice Thomas

Our Services:

• Acupuncture • AcuGraph® • Facial Acupuncture • PH & Heavy Metal Testing • Detoxing Foot Bath • Foot Massage

• Colon Hydrotherapy • Herbal Remedies • Hot Stone Massage • Swedish Deep Tissue Massage • Thai Massage • Cupping & Gusha

For more information or to schedule appointment at either location - call 248.278.6081 or 313.418.8161 Try Colon Hydrotherapy

Restoring Health • Relieving Pain • Renewing Energy

A gentle irrigation of the colon (large intestine). The process uses filtered, gravity-fed, UV sanitized, temperature controlled water. Much more extensive and gentler than an enema, assists in the clearing of stagnant toxins and waste from the colon, natural which effects your whole body. awakenings

00 $10. off $5.

Acupuncture OR 1 Hour Massage 00 off Colon Hydrotherapy

First time clients only.

www.alicehuangs.com/

March 2017 March 2014

3 3

departments

contents

13 7 newsbriefs

12 healthspotlight

13 healthbriefs

16 therapyspotlight

18 globalbriefs 20 wisewords

30 healthykids 32 fitbody 34 healingways 36 consciouseating

21 41 naturalpet

43 calendarofevents 46 ongoingevents 48 classifieds 49 naturaldirectory

Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

16 CORRECTING BEHAVIOR AND SLEEP APNEA

Nighttime Breathing Disturbances Can Lead to Complications by Sherry Regiani

22 FEARLESS EATING How to Move Past Food Sensitivities by Kathleen Barnes

28 DR. JOSEPH MERCOLA On Simple Steps To Well-Being by Judith Fertig

30 SILENCING

CYBERBULLIES

How to Defuse Bad Actors

advertising & submissions ADVERTISING & MARKETING Deadline: the 12th of each month prior to publication To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request pricing information, contact us at 248-628-0125 or visit: NAeastMichigan.com/advertising ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS Deadline: Final copy due the 1st of the month prior Review guidelines before query or submission: NAeastMichigan.com/article-submissions CALENDAR EVENT SUBMISSIONS Deadline: the 12th of each month prior to publication Guidelines and to SUBMIT ONLINE ONLY: NACalendar.com NEWS SUBMISSIONS Deadline: the 12th of each month prior to publication Review guidelines and use online submission form at: NAeastMichigan.com/newsbriefs REGIONAL MARKETS Advertise your products or services in multiple markets. Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. is a growing franchised family of locally owned magazines serving communities since 1994. For franchising opportunities call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com

East Michigan edition

by April Thompson

32 HELLO GYRO

Workouts Use Natural Body Patterns by Aimee Hughes

34 HOLISTIC EYE CARE

Taking the Whole Body into Account by Linda Sechrist

36 THUMBS-UP ON FATS Good Fat Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Make Us Fat by Judith Fertig

41 NATURAL REMEDIES

FOR ITCHY PETS Gentle Ways to Calm Allergies by Sandra Murphy

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

As seen on:

March 2017

letterfrompublishers

CONTACT US Natural Awakenings of East Michigan Serving the Greater Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Genesee & Lapeer region since 2003! Michigan Healthy Living & Sustainability, Inc.

P.O. Box 283 • Oxford, MI 48371

Publishers

Tracy & Jerry Neale

publisher@NAeastMichigan.com

248-628-0125 Fax: 866-556-5205

Editorial, Design & Layout Kim Cerne • Alison Chabonais Wendy Clem • Darla Nagel Tracy Neale • Linda Sechrist

Marketing / Advertising Jerry Neale

National Franchise Inquiries 239-530-1377 www. MichiganHealthyLiving .com

Content copyright 2017 by Natural Awakenings of East Michigan, Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. and Michigan Healthy Living and Sustainability, Inc. All rights reserved. Although some parts of this publication may be reproduced and reprinted, we require that written permission be obtained from us in advance. We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the articles and advertisements, nor are we responsible for the products or services advertised. The information contained herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or medical condition. Always seek the advice of your medical professional. We welcome your suggestions and comments. Subscriptions by mail: (12 issues), send $36 to: Natural Awakenings Subscriptions P.O. Box 283, Oxford, MI 48371

ne of the great things about publishing a natural health magazine for 14 years is that it gives us the opportunity to see first-hand the changes taking place in this niche as it grows. Of equal, if not greater, importance, is watching as the mainstream medical community embraces natural, integrative and complementary approaches for their patients. There are countless examples, and you’ll find many mentioned in this and past issues, but one in particular we want to discuss is eye care. It wasn’t that long ago that eye care meant just getting glasses or laser to correct vision, or surgery and other mainstream approaches. More practitioners, and not just optometrists and ophthalmologist, are coming to the realization that, as the writer of our article this month, Holistic Eye Care, quotes one practitioner, “The body does not work as a series of parts in isolation, but as a dynamically integrated living system.” Modalities including everything from acupuncture and chiropractic–to nutrition and dealing with food sensitivities–to stress control–are now considered viable approaches for eye care and treatment. We can tell you, from having used natural techniques over 12 years ago to correct vision, techniques like these work. Ask us about it some time and we’ll share the experience and dramatic results. 12 years ago many of these solutions were rarely heard-of and we’re glad to see more natural alternatives grow in use. We mentioned food sensitivities as one of the issues for eye care, which helps segue to our feature article this month, “Fearless Eating.” The topic turned out being one of such magnitude that we allocated extra space to try and cover as much as possible about this issue. Many health issues, it turns out, may be caused by food sensitivities. When you read it, you’ll find information abut causes, some case studies and techniques for helping identify and deal with sensitivities to food. We hope you learn as much from it as we did. Finally, as promised in the last issue, the magazine this month is packed with local events taking place over the this Spring. There are many seminars, workshops, festivals, fairs and more to attend. There’s definitely plenty to do! Until next month, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

Digital subscriptions: FREE at ReadNA.com. Pick up locally: FREE each month at hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of locations. PLEASE RECYCLE Natural Awakenings

East Michigan edition

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

newsbriefs Shelby Township Lecture Explores the Environment and Your Health

n Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m. until noon, Gretchen Perry, of Fundamental Healing, P.C., and board certified family nurse practitioner who specializes in functional medicine, will present "The Environment is Impacting Your Health." The event will be held at the Shelby Community Center in Shelby Township and admission is free. "This is an interactive lecture on the environment's impact Gretchen Perry on genes," explains Perry. "The presentation will explore varied topics, including daily environmental exposures, nutrition and detoxification. The mechanism behind 'Leaky Gut' will also be discussed, as well as how it affects mental and physical health. A question and answer session will follow." Perry specializes in root causes of disease and how functional medicine works. Her expertise includes healing those with Chronic Lyme Disease and other autoimmune ailments in addition to autism spectrum disorder. "With functional medicine," she says, "the whole body is treated, as opposed to isolated symptoms. Connections are explored as to how patients feel, think and function; and how mood, energy and mental clarity are influenced by toxic surroundings. Patients are studied through their family histories, reactions to the environment, lifestyles and other details for more accurate diagnoses." Space is limited for the lecture and registration is required.

Persistent Cough Chronic Fatigue Asthma | Allergies

It may be your house, and we can help

Persistent Cough Chronic Fatigue Asthma | Allergies

It may be your house, and we can help

moldprollc.com 734.439.8800

The Shelby Community Center is located at 51670 Van Dyke, Shelby Township. Email Gretchen Perry at GPNP@ Fundamental-Healing.com or call 248-601-0234 to RSVP or for more information. See ad page 11.

correction

n the Community Spotlight on page 17 of our February 2017 issue we incorrectly identified the contact information and city for Regiani Holistic Dental Center. They are actually located in Clarkston and their contact information should be: Regiani Holistic Dental Center, 10435 Ortonville Rd., Suite B, Clarkston. Telephone: 248-625-5222. Our apologies for the error! See more from Regiani Holistic Dental Center this month on pages 16, 17 & 55. March 2017

newsbriefs Wellness Center Welcomes New Practitioner To Rochester Hills Team Do you have a special event in the community? Open a new office? Move? Recently become certified in a new modality?

r. Catherine A Waller M.D. is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Alexa Schneider to the Waller Wellness Center. Dr. Alexa graduated from Trinity College of Natural Health with a Doctor of Naturopathy, Robert Weslyan with a Bachelors in Nursing, St John Fisher College with a Masters in Nursing and Pillsbury College with a Doctoral Degree in Counseling Psychology. Schneider worked several years at Strong Memorial Hospital in nursing in various departments before transferring to Rochester General Hospital to work in their Cardiac I.C.U. Her other past and current nursing experience includes working as a Community Health Dr. Alexa Schneider Nurse, Nursing Faculty in various Nursing programs, Cardiac Rehab Nurse at the JCC, Private Duty Nurse in the home of high tech pediatric patients, Forensic Nurse Examiner, and Family Nurse Practitioner in Family Practice, plus Student Health specializing in Anti-Aging/Functional Medicine. “One my greatest joys,” says Schneider, “is participating in the process of patients’ transition from illness to wellness. I am thrilled to be a part of the Waller Wellness Center team and assisting patients in their journey towards optimal health.” Waller Wellness Center is located at 1854 W. Auburn Rd., Suite 400, Rochester Hills. For more information, call 248-844-1414 or visit WallerWellness.com. See ad inside front cover.

VEG Speed Dating is Coming to Ferndale!

NewsBriefs

We welcome submissions and suggestions for local news and announcements relevant to the subject matter of our magazine. Provided as a free public service to our community, we publish* print NewsBriefs at no charge. For details, guidelines and our convenient online submission form visit our website:

NAeastMI.com/news *subject to available space and guidelines

East Michigan edition

fter a successful five-year run in San Francisco, Veg Speed Date (vegspeeddate.com) began rolling out events across the U.S. and Canada last weekend. Its first Michigan event is March 22 at Ferndale's GreenSpace Cafe. Exclusively for vegan and vegetarian singles, the events divide guests among 21-40 and 35-50 age groups, with each comprised of roughly the same number of males and females. The early bird ticket price of $35 includes an appetizer and bar drink, door prize raffle, a short talk by GreenSpace Cafe owner Dr. Joel Kahn, speed dating tips, conversation starters... and then the action begins! Guests have 5-minute "dates" to gauge interest and are notified within 24 hours after the event of any matches. According to Veg Speed Date founder Karine Brighten, "These events tend to sell out early, so to avoid disappointment, don't wait!" Early bird pricing ends Feb. 28; after that the price is $40 per ticket. A donation of $1 per ticket is earmarked for The Human League. GreenSpace Cafe, a plant-based (vegan) restaurant and cocktail bar, is located at 215 W. Nine Mile Rd. in Ferndale. The March 22 event details and tickets can be found at VegSpeedDate.com/event/detroit-ages-21-40. www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

Are you ready for a TRANSFORMATION? Call us today to learn how the

Restorative Medicine Center Cleanse can help you to

Dick Wagner ‘Remember the Child Memorial Concert’ Returns

ew Horizons Computer Learning Centers will present the third annual Dick Wagner Remember the Child Memorial Concert starting at 7 p.m., March 24, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel, in Detroit. Mark Farner, formerly with Grand Funk Railroad; Suzi Quatro, widely regarded as the first female bass player to become a major rock star; and Kip Winger, who toured with Alan Parsons, Alice Cooper and others before his solo career; will headline the event benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. More than 20 other outstanding performers include Grammy Awardwinning artist Micki Free, whose new meditation album, The Native American Flute as Therapy, from Mysterium Music, bridges eclectic music and spirituality. The Dick Wagner Remember the Child Memorial Fund provides music therapy programs via board-certified music therapists and instruments at four Michigan hospitals. It honors the legacy of legendary Michigan guitarist Wagner, renowned for his lead guitar playing and songwriting with Lou Reed, Aerosmith, Kiss, Cooper and many others. Cost: $25 and $75 via 800-7453000 or Ticketmaster.com. For $120 and $150 VIP packages including meet & greet with artists and more. The Motor City Casino Hotel is located at 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit. For more information, call 888-458-7900. or visit DickWagnerRememberTheChild.org or MysteriumMusic.com. See ad page 38.

• Decrease sugar craving • Have more energy • Lose stubborn belly fat • Feel like yourself again Restorative Medicine Center

248-289-6349

RestorativeMedCenter.com

Celebrating 20 Years! An incredible journey of helping others feel better in their bodies

ark Rogers LMT graduated from massage school in 1996. His journey in bodywork led to studies in Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, CranioSacral Therapy, Ida Rolf’s Structural Integration, Bowenwork and other methods. He worked at Beaumont Physical Therapy for over ten years treating complicated orthopedic and neurological conditions. An incredible practical learning opportunity that most massage therapists do not get. Find it, Fix it, Let it Heal -Getting the pelvis and spine balanced is the key, similar to that of chiropractic and osteopathy. However, Mark does it differently; no cracking or popping, often getting quicker and longer lasting results.

“After just two Bowen sessions I realized my back had never felt better!” ~ S. Davis. Auburn Hills

The majority of clients come in with back, neck and hip pain but Mark also treats clients with TMJ, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, knee and ankle pain and more.

Bowen treatments last around 30 minutes. Quite a few clients get profound relief in only one session! But realistically three to five sessions are often needed.

1775 East 14 Mile Rd. • Birmingham AdvancedBodyworkLLC.com

Expires April 15, 2017

March 2017

newsbriefs Shelby Township Doctor Hosts Movie on Autism and Mercury Sterling Heights viewing with Q&A

helby Township natural digestive health specialist, Dr. Christine Kaczmar, “The Digestion Doctor,” is hosting a live event to view the documentary “Trace Amounts: Autism, Mercury, And The Hidden Truth” on Wednesday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Sterling Heights AMC Forum 30. “My mission is to save 5 million lives from the broken medical model,” says Kaczmar. “I will be holding a follow-up question and answer session after the movie presentation.” According to the documentary description, “Trace Amounts” explores the origin of the use of mercury in the vaccines and exposes the continued greed based decision to keep mercury in the vaccines through several decades. Trace Amounts is the result of nearly a decade of research and travel, in which top scientists, government officials, parents of children with Autism, and the average Joe unravel the truths, secrets, and tragedies, of the skyrocketing Autism rates. The AMC Forum 30 is located at 44681 Mound Rd., Sterling Heights. For more information on the documentary or to purchase tickets, call 586-685-2222 or visit TheDigestionDoc.click/trace. Tickets are $14.50. The Digestion Doctor is located at 47729 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp. For more information about Dr. Christine, visit her website: TheDigestionDoctor.com. See her ads on page 36 and outside back cover.

What If Healing is More Than You Thought

r. Eric Pearl, author of The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself, demystifies the healing process. He teaches others (90,000 and counting) how to activate and use what he refers to as an all-inclusive spectrum of healing frequencies. “Reconnection teaches people how to transcend the ego and its judgment, and reach a state of non-judgment observation,” explains Pearl. “Many of the individuals I have taught describe their experience simply as an internal activation of an advanced level of consciousness, in which awareness allows the perception of a multidimensional universe.” Pearl posits that as part of our growth as human beings, stating, “We not only discover that we have become more, we understand that we can’t stand in fear, lack and limitation, and we can only offer ourselves as a vessel for healing for ourselves and others when we reside in oneness and love.” Pearl believes that it is part of everyone’s life journey to discover that they are an empty vessel, born to be filled with spirit. He advises, “By letting go of beliefs that block our ability to deeply understand this, we can harmonically converge with the lives of others at the level where we are all energy, as physics indicates.” Courses will be held in the Detroit area June 23-25. For more information on both the Online Level I Course and Integrated Combinations with Live & In-Person Level II schedules, visit ReconnectiveHealing.com. Mention the promotional code word AWAKE and receive a 20% discount. See ad, page 44.

THE MINDS EYE Healing & Meditation Center

Educating our customers and clientele in areas of energetic and alternative health:

AERIAL / ANTI GRAVITY YOGA

15300 21 Mile Road, Macomb, MI 48044

AcuDetox ~ Hypnosis ~ Tai Chi ~ Qi Gong

586.468.6463

Energetic Products ~ Book Sales Classes ~ Workshops ~ Author Talks Intuitive Counseling and MORE!

MCKS Pranic Healing Sessions

Healing Clinics & Meditation Nights

Where wisdom and wellness become one 10

East Michigan edition

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

VegFest Features Star Trek’s Worf, Become a Reiki Master Training Offered at Santosha Yoga in Food & Family Fun Chesterfield

egFest, the popular annual event presented by VegMichigan, takes place Sunday, April 30 at Novi’s Suburban Collection Showplace. With 5000 expected, VegFest has become one of the largest one-day events of the year. The vegan taste fest and expo features more than 150 restaurants, food vendors and exhibitors; some new family activities, and several speakers, including one that will appeal particularly to Trekkies: actor Michael Dorn, better known as Worf in Star Trek, who at- Michael Dorn, A.K.A. Worf tributes his supreme health to his vegan diet and lifestyle. The speaker lineup also includes Michael Greger, MD, who will discuss his New York Times best seller, How Not to Die; along with local plant-based cardiologist and national PBS program host Joel Kahn, MD; functional nutritionist and author Kerrie Saunders, MS, LLP, PhD and others, to be announced. The most crowded room at VegFest is always the food court, where visitors can enjoy free samples as well as purchase a wide variety of delicious vegan foods from more than 50 local restaurants, bakeries and food companies. Another 80 exhibitors will offer vegan and eco-friendly products, cruelty-free fashion, cookbooks, cooking demonstrations, nonprofit information and much more. New this year is an expanded Kids’ Zone, which will feature more games, face painting and intriguing information about animals. Kids will enjoy experiencing the life of a farm animal by stepping into their world through virtual reality 360 glasses. “Our hope is to make VegFest more entertaining for the entire family,” says Paul Krause, president of VegMichigan. “You can improve your health, and learn more about food, animals and the environment in a fun and friendly way.” For $12 in advance or $15 at the door, visitors can enjoy an entire day’s worth of entertainment, food and shopping, and leave with a wealth of knowledge. VegMichigan members are admitted free. For details, visit VegMichigan.org or call 877-778-3464.

n Saturday, March 11, from 1 to 5 p.m., Chesterfield's Santosha Yoga will be offering Reiki Master classes, led by Gina Ambrosia. Gina received her Reiki I & II in 2013 and her Reiki Master Degree in 2015 in the Usui Reiki Method of Natural Healing. "With this training particpants will receive the final attunement and symbols to become a Reiki Master," says Theresa May, owner of Santosha Yoga. "They will also receive the Usui Reiki Master Symbol energy and knowledge to attune new Reiki practitioners." The class will include Bio Sonic repatterning which uses frequencies to open all the Chakras as well as Chakra balancing with crystals. The book “Essential Reiki: A Complete Guide to the Ancient Healing Art” by Diane Stein is suggested, but not required, to attend workshop. Attunement of Levels 1 & 2 Reiki required to receive Master Level. The course costs $175. Santosha Yoga is located at 48774 Gratiot Ave., Chesterfield. For more information or to register, call Theresa May at 586-949-5515 or visit SantoshaYogaMi.com. See ad page 54.

To be able to look back upon one’s past life with satisfaction is to live twice. ~Lord Acton

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE Tired of being told nothing is wrong? Pick up the phone and let’s get to the root cause of what’s going on.

Call 248-601-0234

29829 Telegraph Rd Southfield

Personalized care for all ages… in the office or home Specializing in autism, mental health, autoimmune, chronic infection, hormonal imbalance, cancer, cognitive problems and more.

www.Fundamental-Healing.com

March 2017

APRIL

healthspotlight Profile DNA Weight Loss Multi-Phased Program Uses Genetic Markers for Weight Loss and Wellness

MEDICAL MASSAGE P Plus:

Eco-Friendly Yards & more Our Readers are seeking news, information, providers & services for Earth-Friendly Landscaping, Therapeutic Massage and more!

To participate in our next issue, call today:

248-628-0125 12

East Michigan edition

The DNA portion of the rofile DNA Weight program starts at the beginLoss and Wellness is ning of the program with the brainchild of Charlyce a cheek-swab to procure "Charlie" Walsh, a regiscells for analysis. The specitered nurse trained as a men is then sent to a central nurse practitioner, who was lab, with results in 6 to 8 a researcher in the area of weeks. weight loss and mainteThis is timed so that the nance for 10 years. results are available when The basis of the prothe, second, "maintenance" “Charlie” Walsh gram" says Walsh, "is the phase begins and foods belief that each person must are reintroduced to assess the body’s be treated individually. There is no 'one response. approach for everyone.' To that end, "Coupled with the DNA results," recent discovery of genetic markers spe- says Walsh, "the person now knows cific for weight and personal wellness what foods are well-received by their have become available to clinicians body and which may be problematic. for use with individuals wishing to lose Additionally, the DNA will indicate what weight and more importantly, keep it exercise is appropriate for that person off. " based on their muscle type." Walsh’s approach is real food, in the The third phase, a unique feature of right portions, at the right times. There this program, is the one-year follow-up. are no shakes, bars or pre-made foods; "In other programs," Walsh explains, no drugs or hormones. "people lose weight, then go back to "You can’t and shouldn’t live on prior habits and are surprised the weight those for the rest of your life," she says, comes back. The secret is that it takes "not and be healthy! Using good food about one year to reset the brain’s setin delicious recipes can be very effecpoint for weight. The one-year offering tive in rapid weight loss and long-term of the program helps to keep individuals maintenance." The total program is divided into focused through this critical phase." The Profile DNA Weight Loss and several phases. First is the weight loss phase, where Wellness plan is well-suited to clients weight loss can be from 25-45 pounds with diabetes, hypertension or cholesdepending on the person's need. A total terol issues. body analysis is done, and an introduc- "Many individuals have decreased or have been able to discontinue medition to vibratory therapy. "Homeopathic detoxification and cations with weight loss," says Walsh. metabolic support are started early," ex- "Partnering with a clinician ensures it is plains Walsh, "to aid the body in flushing done in a healthy, safe manner." toxins that are released when fat cells Profile DNA Weight Loss is located at break down and to assist the body in 3965 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills. breaking down the abnormal fat." For information or to schedule a free Individuals are seen once a week by consultation, call 248-792-5168 or visit: Walsh to ensure the process is maximally ProfileWeightLoss.com. See their ad on successful. page 18. www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

healthbriefs

Organic Sulfur

Veggie, Fish and Nut Fats Preserve Heart Health

Fertilizers and the Effect Part 4

colnihko/Shutterstock.com

esearchers from the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, used data from previous studies to discern the association between dairy and animal fats and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in American adults. The study reviewed dairy fat and other fat consumption data using validated food-frequency questionnaires from more than 43,000 men and 175,000 women during three different studies, each spanning at least 20 consecutive years. Of the subjects studied, 14,815 developed some form of CVD, close to 7 percent of the total. The researchers found that replacing dairy foods with foods containing polyunsaturated fats—primarily found in vegetables, nuts and fish—in just 5 percent of a subject’s diet reduced the risk of CVD by an average of 24 percent. But replacing the same percentage of dairy fats with other animal fats increased the incidence of CVD by 6 percent.

Eye Health Nutrients Also Aid the Brain

The secret of getting ahead is getting started. ~Mark Twain

Yuganov Konstantin/Shutterstock.com

utein and zeaxanthin are known key carotenoids for eye health, filtering out harmful high-energy blue wavelengths of light and helping to protect and maintain cells comprising the eye. The human body does not make enough of either nutrient, so we must get them from supplements or food sources such as kale, spinach, collard greens, turnip greens, corn, green peas, broccoli, romaine lettuce, green beans and eggs. Researchers from the University of Georgia, in Athens, investigated the relationship between levels of lutein and zeaxanthin and cognitive function. They measured the levels of each nutrient in the retinas of 43 older adults with a mean age of 72 and asked that the subjects learn and recall pairs of unrelated words. The study found that those with higher levels of both nutrients did better on the test, suggesting that the enhanced neural efficiency that comes from consuming these nutrients leads to better brain function.

by Michael DuBay ast month I spoke of the use of fertilizers and our health, now the History. You will soon see why ingesting Organic Sulfur is one of the most important starting points to regenerating your cells. Chemical fertilizers were first developed in the 1700s by a Polish researcher. But not until Farben (Bayer) adopted the research and began producing chemical fertilizers from coal tar in 1860 did their use affect those who ate the food. In Germany 1906 Dr. Alzheimer described “people lost in their minds,” otherwise Alzheimer’s, which was only observed in Germany. Most of Europe had started using these fertilizers before the start of WW2. When crude oil was very cheap. Prescott Bush (the grandfather of U.S. President of George W. Bush and Nelson Rockefeller contracted with Farben I.G. to develop a crude oil based fertilizer in the West Nile Region of Africa. These fertilizers are devoid of sulfur due to the 380 degree F temperatures at which they are “crackled.” The other issue is that these fertilizers bind up any free sulfur available in the rain water from the sulfur cycle. This appears to have contributed to the decline of our health, mental acuity, and quality of life. We believe that it is clear, a connection between the lack of Organic Sulfur and the inability of cells to regenerate. Diseases we hadn’t even heard of have become typical or accepted, cancer has grown at an unprecedented rate and processed foods have such a negative effect to our overall health. Is there a correlation here? Many folks with arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, osteoarthritis are leading better lives now that Organic Sulfur is a part of it. Next month an in-depth of what to know about MSM. Michael DuBay is founder of Bozoomer, a Michigan based company and one of the few that produces Organic Sulfur in the U.S. For details, visit Bozoomer.com or call Michael at 800-937-0166. Contact us if you missed Part 1, 2 or 3. March 2017

healthbriefs raniosacral Therapy (CST) or craniosacral therapy is a hands-on modality originally developed by Osteopathic Physicians, and also used by chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists and other allied health practitioners. Although the applications may vary, the primary purpose is to restore healthy functioning to the nervous system, and thus decrease pain, improve sleep and immune functioning and alleviate many of the symptoms aggravated by stress. “When the light touch commonly associated with CST is used in combination with manual therapy techniques,” explains Kathy Paholsky, Ph.D, who provides Craniosacral Therapy at the Waller Wellness Center in Auburn Hills, MI, “the result may be increased relaxation and a decreased frequency of headaches, back and neck pain. In addition, they can help improve mobility, and lessen symptoms associated with chronic disorders such as fibromyalgia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), anxiety and depression. Those who are dealing with physical injuries, problems associated with sedentary lifestyles, and emotional and psychological stresses also find the combination of CST and manual therapy to be of long-term benefit in restoring normal function and restoring a sense of well-being. “Many of us are unaware of the signs and symptoms linked to pain and sleep problems that gradually build up over time. During the intake and assessment,” says Paholsky, “the cranial therapist searches for any contributing factors or patterns of dysfunction, and then applies the appropriate gentle techniques to restore the body to optimum functioning. Self-help and awareness activities are provided to extend the benefits.” As a holistic approach to healing, Craniosacral Therapy is suitable for people of all ages and a wide range of illnesses and may be used in combination with other complementary therapies such as massage, physical therapy, and fitness programs. CST may also provide support for those dealing with the side-effects of various medical treatments and lifestyle changes. Waller Wellness Center is located at 1854 W Auburn Rd., Suite 400, Auburn Hills. For more information, call 248-844-1414 or visit WallerWellness.com. See their ad inside front cover and Kathy Paholsky’s listing on page 50.

esearchers from Tianjin Medical University, in China, have discovered that regularly taking docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) improves brain function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. A total of 219 adults over the age of 65 participated in the randomized, double-blind, 12-month trial. Half of the subjects were given two grams of this omega-3 fatty acid daily, while the others received a placebo. The researchers measured cognitive function, including a full-scale intelligence quotient (IQ) test and two IQ subtests which serve as indicators of both short and long-term memory. The tests were administered after six months and again after 12 months. The DHA group showed a 10 percent higher IQ than the placebo group. There were also significant increases in both IQ subtests and brain hippocampus volume in the DHA group. Decreased hippocampus volume is a primary indicator of Alzheimer’s disease.

After … All, and I mean ALL, of my symptoms disappeared treatment even while still having an over-whelming work load and I became a being severely sleep deprived. ~F.R. totally new Learn what a Dr. of Ňedicine® with over 30 years’ person... experience as a registered nurse can do for you.

50% off

first consult for new clients

If you experience: nervousness/irritability • ongoing fatigue • depression • insomnia • inability to concentrate • confusion • weakness • intestinal issues Call Hilda Lauderman, D.H.M, Ph.D, N.M.D., R.N. licensed as a Dr. of Ňedicine®, Natural Medicine, Homeopathy and R.N., to discuss your issue and determine if one of her programs using natural approaches can help with conditions such as nutrition, thyroid function, osteoporosis therapy and much more.

Serving the Greater East Michigan area • 810-503-4056 14

East Michigan edition

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

Naeblys/Shutterstock.com

Hands-On Modality Combines DHA Boosts Well with other Therapies Elder Brain C Function

new study from King’s College London has found that children’s use of electronic devices close to bedtime can reduce their chances of a good night’s sleep. Researchers examined 20 existing studies encompassing 125,000 children between the ages of 6 and 19. They found that youngsters using a device within 90 minutes of falling asleep had an increased likelihood of poor and inadequate sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness. Study author Ben Carter, Ph.D., says, “Sleep is an often undervalued, but important part of children’s development, with a regular lack of sleep causing a variety of health problems.” These can include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, reduced immune function and poor diet. Poor food choices and excessive eating can start young, as illustrated in a study from Colorado University, in Boulder, which found a link between sleep deprivation and poor diet choices in preschool children. The Colorado study followed five girls and five boys, ages 3 and 4, that were regular afternoon nappers. They were deprived of their naps for one day, during which their food and beverage consumption was monitored and compared with their choices on a day when their sleep routine remained intact. During the sleep-deprived day, the children ate 20 percent more calories than usual and their diet consisted of 25 percent more sugar and 26 percent more carbohydrates.

Sunday • March 26, 2017 1-5pm at the Packard Proving Grounds A great opportunity to check out this lovely historic venue!

Swanky Fine Art Weddings

HTU/Shutterstock.com

Kids Going Online at Bedtime Sleep Poorly

Wedding Show

Caterers u Florists u Hotels u DJs u Rentals u Linens u Photographers u Event Planners u Bakeries Tickets are $3 in advance or $5 at the door

https://2017-ppg-wedding-show.eventbrite.com

49965 Van Dyke Ave Shelby Township, MI 48317 PackardWeddings.com

Intuitives Interactive 5th Annual Spring

Holistic �po

Saturday, April 22, 2017 10am - 6pm Sunday, April 23, 2017 11am - 5pm One of the largest fairs of its kind in Michigan! $10 daily/$15 weekend /$8 college students/$5 ages 12-17 Free parking! Additional fees for readings & energy work

Discounted Advance Tickets:

HolisticPsychicExpo.com Prizes for first 50 attendees each day! Doors open 30 minutes early

Eastern Michigan University Student Center, 900 Oakwood Street, Ypsilanti Free Presentations with Expo Admission! SPECIAL EVENT Saturday 6:15 pm with Shamanic Medium Lori Lipten Messages to the audience from departed loved ones and celebrities! Quiet Reader Room, Aura Photography, Energy Work, Holistic & Spiritual Products, Gallery Readings, Animal Communication Presentation, Mindfulness Presentation & More!

�ank you to our Sponsors:

March 2017

therapyspotlight Correcting Behavior and Apnea with a Visit to the Dentist by Sherry Regiani

noring and sleep apnea were once the brunt of jokes about married couples sleeping in separate beds. Now we know nighttime breathing disturbances can lead to a host of medical complications in adults, and surprisingly, in children, too. Everyone knows too much partying or a poor night’s sleep can leave one groggy or irritable. We try our best to muddle through the next day, and then to get to bed early in an attempt to catch up on lost sleep. But what if you never knew what a good night’s sleep was like? Does your child have any of these symptoms: ADD/ADHD, bedwetting, mouth breathing and poor performance in school? These and more are symptoms of an often overlooked or misdiagnosed problem called Sleep Disordered Breathing, or SDB. Studies show 9 out of 10 children have some form of this condition. Sleep Disordered Breathing happens when there is a restriction of the air to and from the lungs through the nose and pharynx. More commonly called Hypopnea (low breathing) or apnea (stoppage of breathing), it interrupts the sleep cycle, preventing a full night’s rest. According to Earl O. Bergersen, DDS, MSD (former

assistant professor Northwestern University Orthodontic Dept), nighttime mouth breathing occurs frequently in children. “Any child that snores fairly frequently and sleeps with their mouth open often suffers from lack of sleep and as a result also frequently has oxygen desaturation of the blood.” Some people are born with narrowed airways. Some develop over time from poor diet or habits such as thumb sucking or mouth breathing. Dentists commonly removed some crowded teeth when doing orthodontics. The smile turned out straightened, but jaw never developed to its genetic potential. The result is a narrow jaw and restricted airflow. Your pediatrician might not notice this, as it is a dentally related problem. Most dentists were taught to wait until a child is old enough to have braces to straighten their teeth, but that doesn’t solve SDB. Decades of research have led to the amazing Healthy Start System. Early treatment is the key. As the jaw is encouraged to develop properly, teeth move into alignment often without the need for future braces or orthodontics.

Apnea in Adults

The National Sleep Foundation estimates 18 million Americans have sleep apnea. These interruptions to the sleep cycle can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes and more. Women who have trouble losing weight may be surprised to learn a poor night’s sleep can slow down metabolism. Your body is designed to reset hormone levels while you sleep, allowing energy levels and metabolism to work in harmony. Continual loss of sleep e c n iffere e amazing d th r can lead to weight gain that becomes fo u yo Thank a vicious cycle. ! n e se we’ve

East Michigan edition

“The more sleep-deprived you are, the higher your levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which increases your appetite,” says Michael Brues, PhD and sleep specialist. Two sleep specialists at NY Weill Cornell Medical Center, Margaret Moline, PhD and Lauren Broch, PhD., agree: “As the person gains weight, especially in the trunk and neck area, the risk of sleepdisordered breathing increases due to compromised respiratory function.” Adults who snore, mouth breathers and those who think they have a nighttime breathing disorder are often sent for a sleep study. Only a physician can diagnose Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA or Apnea). The common treatment is to wear a C-PAP mask at night. This device literally pushes oxygen into the lungs where it is distributed to the brain and all organs of the body. Sadly, many adults cannot tolerate the mask and stop using their C-PAP. Some over-the-counter devices promise relief from snoring and apnea by moving the lower jaw into a different position. However, most appliances and even the C-PAP do not actually correct the problem. Using bio-mimetics, dentists trained and certified in SDB can help your jaw develop to its genetic potential, even as a grown adult. FDA-registered appliances can be worn during the evening and at night to allow the body to gently increase the volume of the nasal airway. Sometimes the underlying issues are completely eliminated. Sleep well, breathe well, be well! Sherry Regiani, SHRM-CP, CHPSE, IAPP, and Director, Regiani Holistic Dental Center, 10435 Ortonville Rd., Suite B, Clarkston, MI. For more information, call 248-625-5222 or visit RegianiDental.com. See ads opposite page and on page 55.

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

HealthySmiles Smiles Healthy Don’tBleed, Bleed, Don’t

The National Sleep Foundation estimates that 18 million Americans have sleep apnea. And studies show that that 9 out of 10 children have some form of Sleep Disordered Breathing

AndNow NowHealthy HealthySmiles Smiles And “We’re proud to be one of the few offices in the Midwest certified in the Don’tBreathing…from Snore! children to adults!” treatment of SleepDon’t DisorderedSnore! Founder, Innovators, Science-based Mercury-free dental care that

Founder, Innovators, Science-based Mercury-free dental care that The Healthy Start™goes System has been specifically designed respects what into your body and the environment. to promote thegoes properinto growth and development theenvironment. jaw respects what your body and ofthe and airway to optimize airflow First in Michigan to be and promote proper nasal while straightening Firstbreathing in Michigan to be your child’s teeth. As these areas Certified inofThe Health of Start™ develop many the symptoms Sleep Disordered Breathing Certified in The Health Start™ disappear. When kids can breathe and the non-surgical DNAproperly, they can begin to andlearn, the non-surgical DNA grow, andbecause blossom into their true genetic potential. Appliance™, only Appliance™, because only for your child, visit For a free assessment a dentist can treat dentala dentist can treat dentalwww.Thelike HealthyStart.com related conditions Sleep related conditions like Sleep Disordered in Our diagnostic Breathing support and treatment solutions provide Disordered Breathing in the tools for natural jaw development and Children, Teens and Adults. upper airway remodeling through craniofacial Children, Teens and Adults.enhancement. In addition, Free assessment for yourarechild at: in addressing issues the DNA appliance® protocols effective Free assessment for your child at: such aswww.TheHealthStart.com TMD and headaches in both adults and children www.TheHealthStart.com painlessly without using surgery, drugs or injections. Don’t like to wear a CPAP? Don’twww.dnaAppliance.com like to wear a CPAP? Don’t like to wear a CPAP? www.dnaAppliance.com Hours: Visit www.DNAappliance.com

Hours: Mon-Tues 8am-5:30pm; Wed-Thurs 7:30am-5pm Mon-Tues 8am-5:30pm; Wed-Thurs 7:30am-5pm most Fridays 8am-3:30pm most Fridays 8am-3:30pm

Regiani Holistic Dental Center David W Regiani , DDS, MIAOMT,Dental NMD, CertifiedCenter in DNA and mRNA Appliances, and is Regiani Holistic additionally certified in the CHAO PINHOLE TECHNIQUE® to treat gum recession comfortably Regiani Center David W. Holistic Regiani DDSDental NMD IBDM MIOAMT Stephen Harlow, DDS DDS, Certified InvisAlign® for teens and adults, David W. Regiani NMD-inIBDM MIOAMT Stephen A Harlow, Certified Adults & Teens and additionally certified in TheDDS Healthy Invisalign Start® Stephen A Harlow, DDS Invisalign Certified Adults & Teens 10435 Ortonville Rd., Suite B, 10435 Ortonville Rd., Suite B, south of Oakhill Rd.) Clarkston, MI 48348 (Just Clarkston, MI 48348 (Just south of Oakhill Rd.)

248-625-5222 • www.RegianiDental.com 248-625-5222 • www.RegianiDental.com March 2017

News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Botanical Breakthrough

Oregano Oil Proves a Safe Antibiotic for Poultry

Bukhanovskyy/Shutterstock.com

In many large commercial chicken farms, the animals are fed antibiotics to keep them healthy and fight off infections. But due to consumer demand, McDonald’s has eliminated antibiotics used in human medicine from its entire restaurant chicken supply. Meanwhile, a farm in Pennsylvania owned by Scott Sechler is among the first to rely solely on a mix of oregano oil and cinnamon in the treatment and care of its chickens. In addition to being completely natural, oregano oil supplies the chickens with health advantages, producing a much higher quality of natural chicken in a far more humane method than that attained using antibiotics. Like antibiotics, the oil assists the chickens in battling any infections, reducing the number of birds lost to disease. Bob Ruth, president of another Pennsylvania farming business, has been testing oregano on his pigs for six months to see if it can outperform prescription antibiotics. Related problems arise when animals live in dirty conditions, making them more susceptible to infections and viruses, which can also be triggered by insufficient cleansing of slaughterhouses that must be hosed down and completely sanitized after each act of butchery. He thinks that drugs should not be a requirement if the farmers keep things tidy.

Junior Achievement Take the Kids to Work

The Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation (TODASTW) is holding its annual national event on April 27, offering new toolkits and activity guides based on this year’s theme of Dependability at DaughtersAndSonsToWork.org. The group assists businesses, families, schools and organizations throughout the year initiate their own special work day for children and mentees. Each year, more than 3.5 million American workplaces open their doors to about 39 million employees and their children on TODASTW Day. “Human resources and marketing professionals are typically responsible for creating this day within their companies,” says Carolyn McKeucen, the foundation’s executive director. “We provide templates and automated planning elements to save them time while ensuring success for planners and participants.”

FIT BETTER IN YOUR GENES

Have You Ever Asked Yourself:

• Why don’t I lose weight with the same diet as other people? • What type of exercise will help me see results? • What vitamins/supplements should I be taking? • How can I prevent the health risks I’m concerned about? “Working with Charlyce and utilizing her knowledge of the DNA profile has completely changed my life. I lost 60 lbs in two phases. I had done many diets (including the HCG diet) before, and after 2-3 years had put most of the weight back on because I did not learn how to eat properly. The DNA gives insight into foods that are the most beneficial to maintaining or even losing more weight. —SW, Honoka’a, HI

Yes, We Do Remote Clients Like This Client In Hawaii

Mention this ad and receive a free initial consultation: Call today 248-792-5168 Real weight loss based on your DNA profile. 18

East Michigan edition

DNA WEIGHT LOSS 3965 Telegraph Rd. Bloomfield Hills East side of Telegraph, just north of Long Lake www.profileweightloss.com

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

Dima Sidelnikov/Shutterstock.com

globalbriefs

Jessie Eldora Robertson/Shutterstock.com

Our Integrative Therapeutic Tools Can Give You Hope AND Healing

248-545-8510

Psychological & Spiritual Services, P.C. 2007 Roseland, Royal Oak

PsychologicalAndSpiritualServices.com

Stoney Creek High School Saturday, March 25th 12-5pm

Kids in middle schools with attendance problems may simply lack clean clothes to wear. An experiment by the Whirlpool company has taken on the issue with significant results. The Whirlpool Care Counts Program donated 17 pairs of washers and dryers to school districts in St. Louis and Fairfield, California. Kids with attendance problems were asked to bring their laundry to be cleaned while they were in class. Each student had approximately 50 loads of laundry done at school during the year, and more than 90 percent increased their attendance, with at-risk students attending almost two more weeks in class. Whirlpool is now expanding the program. Compared to factors such as economic opportunity, unemployment and institutional racism, laundry might seem inconsequential, but for a 10-year-old facing stacked odds, having nothing clean to wear could be the deciding factor in whether or not they want to face their classmates that day. Seventh-grade teacher Alison Guernsey, in Fairfield, says, “One of my students had more or less withdrawn from school completely. After we started the program, he was more excited about coming and started to actively engage in class. He didn’t feel like an outsider anymore.”

n Individuals, couples and families n ADD Coaching/Counseling n Cognitive Behavior Therapy n Trauma Resolution n Weight Loss Support…and more!

If you’re looking for extra support and guidance with a challenging situation or just ready to move in a new direction, we can help.

Clean Jeans

Laundry Machines Boost School Attendance

We have over 20 years’ experience putting our tools to work for individuals, couples and families. These include:

First Annual Benefit for

Dozens of Healthy Products, Services & Programs Show Specials, Free Samples & Giveaways

HHLE.info Visit for tickets and further info

Live Music, Programs, Food & Fun for All Ages Book & Other Recycling and Collection Drives Goodie Tote Bag & Door Prize Entry w/ VIP Ticket

100% of proceeds from ticket sales and other fundraising go to Stoney Creek Athletics and participating teams. Sponsored by:

March 2017

Become a Certified Hypnotherapist Frank Garfield

Saturday & Sunday classes begin June 10th, 2017 in Warren

Bag Ban

California Outlaws Single-Use Plastic Bags

* State Licensed School • Personal Enrichment • Help People Reach Their Goals

Cheryl Beshada

586-899-9009

Pavel Kubarkov/Shutterstock.com

• Supervised Practical Experience • Add a New Modality to Your Existing Practice

www.ClinicalHypnosisInstitute.com

Gentle Holistic Dental Care for the Entire Family W

e provide a multifaceted integrative treatment approach focusing on the individual patient and their unique needs. We work closely with our patient’s health care providers including MD’s, DO’s, naturopaths and chiropractors to create the most ideal treatment for each patient. We are a “green” office, and have chosen to be not only mercury-free which means we don’t place mercury amalgam fillings, but we are also mercury-safe which means we use strict protocols as outlined by the IAOMT in the removal of mercury amalgam fillings.

For more information or an appointment call: 248-648-3660 today!

Our services include: • CAD/CAM one visit crown, inlay and onlay • Mercury FREE/ Mercury SAFE

California’s ongoing ban on single-use plastic carryout bags, approved by 52 percent of voters, is setting a notable precedent for other states. A coalition of environmental groups, grocers and others are collaborating, and Mark Murray, of Californians Against Waste, welcomes elimination of the 25 million plastic bags that pollute California every day, threatening wildlife. In 2007, San Francisco first banned plastic shopping bags, setting off a movement that led nearly half the state, including its biggest cities, to do the same. Although the legislature passed a statewide ban on plastic bags two years ago, paper bags are still for sale at grocery stores and other outlets for a nominal fee.

• Children's dentistry • Cosmetic dentistry: Whitening, Veneers • Smile Makeovers • Healing lasers • TMJ therapy • Invisalign Orthodontics

How glorious a

greeting the sun gives the mountains. ~John Muir

50 West Big Beaver, Suite 120 — Bloomfield Hills — BioDentistryMI.com

East Michigan edition

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

globalbriefs

RID YOUR BODY OF NAGGING ACHES & PAINS

Michigan

Toxic Crops In the nation’s produce basket, some California water districts are knowingly selling oilfield wastewater to farmers, putting a huge portion of our fruits and vegetables at risk of contamination. Watchdog group Water Defense uncovered one district buying oilfield wastewater to include in the water it sells to farmers to irrigate crops in California’s Central Valley. This year, Food & Water Watch uncovered another district buying this potentially toxic wastewater and selling it to farmers. A threat to California’s agriculture is a threat to the entire country’s food supply. Some staples of which California is the primary U.S. producer include 99 percent of olives, 99 percent of almonds, 98 percent of garlic, 96 percent of broccoli, 95 percent of celery, 91 percent of strawberries, 91 percent of lemons and 83 percent of fresh carrots. The government is allowing oil companies to sell their wastewater for use on crops. Citizens must call on their elected representatives to fix this broken system and protect our food supply.

Rolfing Your body requires balance between the muscles, nerves and joints. To achieve this, we offer a combination of we offer a combination of: • ROLFING HANDS-ON THERAPY • COLD LASER THERAPY • BODY AWARENESS/EXERCISE

Get out of pain and get active again. Try Rolfing. Call 313-310-4420 for details. Michigan Rolfing

6507 Town Center Dr., Ste F • Clarkston

Source: FoodAndWaterWatch.org.

The time for IV Therapy is now

Raw Hide

A Veggie Leather Alternative Researchers from Iowa State University have developed a new form of synthetic leather using cellulose fibers taken from kombucha tea, along with vinegar and sugar, made in shallow plastic tanks. When a colony of bacteria and yeast is added, the material grows on the top of the liquid’s surface, where it can be harvested and dried. The researchers have successfully used the material to make prototype garments, including shoes and a vest. It’s 100 percent biodegradable, so when the fabric gets wet, it softens and becomes less durable; in very low temperatures, it can become brittle. Young-A Lee, Ph.D., associate professor of apparel, merchandising and design at Iowa State University, in Ames, says, “Fashion, to most people, is an ephemeral expression of culture, art and technology, manifesting itself in practical form. Fashion companies keep producing new materials and clothing, from season to season, year to year, to fulfill consumers’ desires and needs. Think about where these items eventually go. They will take up tremendous underground spaces of the Earth, like other trash.” Spanish designer Carmen Hijosa has created Piñatex, another faux-leather product made from pineapple leaf fibers as a more sustainable and cruelty-free alternative. She acted after seeing how leather tanneries operate. Source: News.iastate.edu

Support to help avoid flu and colds

Igor Gorelchenkov/Shutterstock.com

Richard Thornton/Shutterstock.com

Oil Wastewater Irrigating California Fields

The Downing Clinic

www.TheDowningClinic.com Clarkston, MI

248-625-6677 March 2017

thy or naturopathy. Effective treatment, which must be customized to the individual, typically entails avoidance of allergy triggers. Fortunately, food allergies that trigger such a dramatic, fast, immune response are fairly rare, particularly in adults.

“Most of what we’re seeing today is an uptick in food sensitivities and intolerances, terms that are often used interchangeably to describe foods that are not digested well and can challenge the immune system,” says Solana Beach, California, nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin, author of The Virgin Diet. Newark, Delaware, medical doctor and allergist Junfang Jiao, Ph.D., attests to increased levels of testing for food allergies and sensitivities in recent years. “I can’t say there are more allergies or sensitivities, but more

FEARLESS EATING How to Move Past Food Sensitivities by Kathleen Barnes omplaints of digestive upsets, brain fog, headaches, relentless food cravings and unrelieved stress appear to be at epidemic levels these days. “These symptoms may be part of newfound awareness of the wide-ranging and seemingly unrelated health problems caused by food sensitivities and intolerances, which are different from food allergies,” explains microbiologist Kiran Krishnan, from Chicago.

Food Allergies

Food allergies seem to be plaguing America’s children now more than in the past. We know that peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, once standard lunchbox fare, have become a no-no. They’re often outlawed by schools to protect the students that experience 22

East Michigan edition

extreme peanut allergies. The symptoms of food allergies in adults and children, often including hives, rashes and itching, can range from being annoying to life threatening. For extremely sensitive people, the tiniest fragment of a peanut or a bee sting, exposure to latex gloves or certain medications like penicillin can cause such a sudden strong allergic reaction that it results in anaphylaxis, which makes breathing passages swell shut. If untreated, such extreme allergies can even prove fatal, which is why people with severe allergies carry the antidote epinephrine (adrenaline) with them. Food allergies are diagnosed by blood and/or skin testing under the supervision of a medical professional, usually a doctor of medicine, osteopa-

doctors are aware of the wide-ranging symptoms and more people are getting referred for testing,” he reports. Many experts agree on at least one underlying cause behind the trend—a widely studied condition called leaky gut, characterized by intestinal permeability. Microscopic pinholes in an unhealthy small intestine can allow undigested nutrients to pass through intestinal walls, triggering mild immune responses, inflammation and, potentially, the onset of some diseases. Theories of what causes leaky gut are diverse and sometimes contradictory but experts recommend consulting a medical professional if one suffers from food sensitivities. Each individual is unique, so there is no “blanket solution” for everyone.

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

Pressmaster/Shutterstock.com

Some More Common Issues

Dysbiosis: Leaky gut is often caused by an imbalance in “good” and “bad” intestinal bacteria, sometimes called dysbiosis, says Krishnan. It can be brought on by the use of antibiotics, antibiotic residues in meats and dairy products or a diet high in sugar and processed foods. Most interesting, he believes, is the discovery that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s weed killer Roundup used on genetically modified (GMO) corn and soy crops, contributes to dysbiosis, as verified by

Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists in a study published in Interdisciplinary Toxicology. They concluded with a plea to world governments to reconsider policies regarding the safety of glyphosate residues in foods. GMOs: While this issue has been less widely analyzed, a 1996 study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology found that the Bacillus thuringiensis toxin added to Monsanto’s GMO corn crops to kill pests is not destroyed during human digestion. Danish researchers at the Royal

ALLERGY ELIMINATION DIETING by Lee Rossano, C.N.C. • Do an elimination diet (100%) – Take foods out one at a time for 4-6 weeks – Don’t eat the same food every day – Look for families of foods - grains, buckwheat, oats, wheat etc. – Support digestion with enzymes and acidophilus – Support immune system with vitamin C • Hidden Sugars: read labels, most packed and canned foods contain sugar • Simple Sugars: barley malt, beet sugar, brown sugar, buttered syrup, cane- juice crystals, cane sugar, caramel, carob syrup, corn syrup, date sugar, dextrin, dextrose, diastase, diastatic malt, ethyl maltol, fructose, fruit juice, fruit juice concentrate, glucose, glucose solids, golden sugar, golden syrup, grape sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, lactose, malt syrup, maltodex trin, maltose, mannitol molasses, raw sugar, refiner’s syrup, sorbitol, sorghum syrup, sucrose sugar, turbinado sugar • Inflammatory Artificial Sweeteners: Aspartame, Splenda • Safe Sweeteners: Agave nectar, stevia, xylitol (use in moderation)

Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia Sufferers Let our new computer technology detect the hidden cause of your pain F.D.A registered, computer aided infrared scans are now being used to assist in detecting underlying nerve and muscle problems that can be responsible for: Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Call today for our limited time offer:

(value $321)

New Patient Visit

Includes consultation, exam and necessary x-rays. Valid through 3/31/17.

Fibromyalgia Centers of America®

810-875-6849

211 E. South St., Davison

Bio-Identical Hormones Do it right! We test hormone levels to ensure proper balance

MORE TIPS TO HELP YOUR BODY HEAL AND STAY HEALTHY • Eat fresh pesticide-free foods • Minimize refined sugar and processed foods • Drink pure water to cushion joints and detoxify the body • Avoid soda (dark is worst) • Eat a low glycemic diet •Include plenty of good fats in your diet - Fish (not farm raised) - Beef (grass fed) - Nut and seed oils (canola, olive, sesame seed, sunflower seed) - Berries - Non-starchy vegetables • Incorporate protein into each meal - Beef, lean pork, chicken, turkey and egg whites (organic and free range) • Exercise regularly to help the body detoxify • Probiotics and digestive enzymes For more information, contact Lee Rossano, C.N.C. of Advanced Nutritional Solutions, 1444 W. Silverbell, Lake Orion, MI., at 248-652-4160 or visit WhySuffer.net. See her ad on page 39.

The Downing Clinic

www.TheDowningClinic.com Clarkston, MI

248-625-6677 March 2017

Food Sensivities: Case Studies from Symptom Through Resolution by Laura Kovalcik, DO

ood sensitivities can be confounding to resolve. It takes persistence on the part of the individual experiencing symptoms and their health care provider. Here are two patient case studies which tell the food sensitivity story from symptom identification through resolution. Mary had insomnia for a few nights each month. She would drag herself out of bed each morning and notice mild body aches that seemed to move around. Additionally, she experienced mild headaches several times a week, occasional anxiety or irritability, rapid heart rate, swollen lymph node under jaw for decades, lack of endurance, chronic constipation, hemorrhoids, gas, belly-bloating and appetite fluctuations. It was recommended she avoid gluten to see if her thyroid would work better (she was on thyroid medication). After 10 days of avoiding gluten, she noticed that several symptoms were improved. Swollen lymph nodes were normal size, headaches were reduced, heart rate was normal, and she felt her attitude and concentration were better. After 2 months, her belly symptoms were gone and she slept well each night and woke up easier. By spring she noticed improved endurance and thyroid tests showed she could now take a lower dose. She accidentally ate some gluten twice and experienced a flare up of all the symptoms each time. She has stayed strictly gluten free for seven years now and feels much better. Suzanne had mild aching and pain in her left breast. A breast MRI was negative for cancer, however a breast thermography study showed inflammation. She started a regimen of supplements and nutritional IVs targeting the inflammation. Follow-up thermography every 3 months for a year still showed some inflammation. IgG blood tests were done to check for food sensitives. The results suggested several sensitivities. She was asked to eliminate all cow and goat dairy, gluten, and 53 other foods and seasonings. As is normal when working with food sensitivity patients, problem foods are reintroduced after avoiding them for 3 months. She was successful with many of the foods except green beans which caused the return of the pain in her left breast. She stopped eating the green beans and ultimately she was able to eat 23 of the 53 foods that were initially a problem. She continues her yearly testing and results show that the inflammation has not returned. Laura Kovalcik, D.O., F.A.C.O.I., practices at The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Suite 100, Clarkston, MI. For more information, call 248-6256677 or visit her website: TheDowningClinic.com. See ads pages 21, 23 & 31.

East Michigan edition

Veterinary and Agricultural University suggested it may damage cells of the intestinal lining. Gluten: “Gluten causes leaky gut,” says Port Jefferson, New York, naturopathic doctor Doni Wilson, author of The Stress Remedy, voicing one side of the controversy based on her review of scientific literature. She’s concluded, “Whether you are sensitive to it or not, gluten increases the production of zonulin, which can result in damage to intestinal walls and cause the cells on the outside of the intestines to set off an immune response to anything that passes through. In this condition, what we’re eating—cheese, milk, eggs, corn, soy—is leaking through the gut lining, triggering an immune response and potentially creating multiple food sensitivities.” Wilson also notes that in her clinical experience, only about half of her patients with gluten sensitivities complain of digestive issues. “I’ve found that gluten causes the immune cells on the outside of the small intestine to affect the nervous system, causing headaches, anxiety, depression and insomnia,” she says. Her findings are backed by research from the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Celiac Research and Italy’s University of Catania. The same researchers confirm that non-celiac gluten sensitivity or intolerance can also foster depression; a University of Cincinnati study published in the journal Headache links gluten and headaches. Other proteins in wheat can be problematic, advises Fiona McCulloch, a Toronto doctor of naturopathy, citing a study presented at the annual European Gastroenterology Conference, in Vienna, last October. The report showed that a family of proteins called amylase trypsin inhibitors can lead to the development of inflammation in tissues beyond the gut, including the lymph nodes, kidneys, spleen and brain. Glyphosate residues can be a factor in gluten intolerance. Although wheat crops produced in the U.S. are not yet genetically modified, many non-organic wheat crops are sprayed with glyphosate to promote rapid dry-

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

ing, according to the Environmental Working Group. Inadequate digestive enzymes: Lactose intolerance is the most common result of missing digestive enzymes like lactase, according to the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota. Avoiding milk products may relieve digestive distress for some.

Eliminate Items, Then Challenge

Most experts believe the easiest way to deal with food sensitivities is to stop eating the food in question. The so-called “elimination and challenge” diet, which has been in use for decades, is effective, free and addresses the foods responsible for common food intolerances, says Virgin. Simply avoid the food of concern completely for at least three weeks, then eat a small amount of it and catalog the results. For some people, it may only take a couple of hours for symptoms to return after eating a piece of bread, cup of milk, an egg or bit of tofu. Virgin’s seven-food challenge is a bit more rigorous, but improves feelings of general well-being so readily that many people don’t even want to bring back the eliminated foods because they feel so much better, she says. Her three-week diet completely eliminates the most common food sensitivity triggers: gluten-containing foods (largely wheat), dairy, eggs, soy, corn, peanuts, sugar and artificial sweeteners. “When I say eliminate these foods 100 percent, I mean it,” cautions Virgin. “You need to give your immune system at least that much time to cool off.” She adds, “You can do anything such as this for just three weeks.” Virgin also recommends the elimination diet for weight loss because it helps overcome food cravings triggered by the immune system response and leptin resistance, leveraging the hormone that turns off the body’s hunger signals, a finding confirmed by independent studies performed by Sweden’s Lund University and Italy’s University of Palermo. She’s also documented other positive

Call about our new Nutritionist!

Other Onsite Services Available: • Applied Kinesiology • Pediatric & Pregnancy Care • Nutritional Counseling • Massage Therapy Most insurances accepted

Welcoming New Patients Call for an appointment today

Jason C.C. Wills, D.C. Heather Wills, D.C.

248-831-1050 101 South St. • Ortonville www.willsfamilychiropractic.com

Attention: Auto Accident Victims & Case Managers

We Take Auto Insurance

248-890-8883 248-650-9266 Experience Includes:

March 2017

effects through her own research and experience with participants in her programs, including improvements in energy, focus, joint pain, skin clarity and bloating, all in the designated short time frames.

Other Approaches

People with food sensitivities may be able to tolerate occasional indulgences in their trigger foods once they’ve healed their digestive systems, notes Krishnan. Probiotics can help, especially those encapsulated in spores so they can pass through the barrage of stomach acid and reach the small intestine where they are most needed. Krishnan’s research, to be published this spring, showed that half of otherwise healthy young people suffering from leaky gut had a dramatic reduction of symptoms by taking a spore-forming probiotic Bacillus indicus product for 30 days. After the healing period, sensitive people may be able to eat small amounts of certain foods with the assistance of

As a gluten tolerance test, substitute an amount of non-gluten carbohydrates for the same amount of gluten-containing products. For example, instead of two pieces of bread, substitute three-quarters of a cup of brown rice—a rough equivalent in carbohydrate content. A positive difference in hunger, cravings and energy levels when gluten is eliminated indicates a condition of gluten intolerance. ~Fiona McCulloch

Hailan Sun, MD (China), Dipl. Ac. State of Michigan Registered NCCAOM Certified 28 Yrs. Experience

Clinically Proven

Organic Age Defier

Melinda Kimmer Independent Consultant & Group Leader

Call 217-821-1490 today for your FREE sample MelindaKimmer.com/frankincense

East Michigan edition

Plumping gardenia plant stem cells Linesmoothing 3-peptide complex

Visible results in just 60 days* World's first organic FairWild frankincense

100% 100%

agree their skin looks younger**

agree their skin feels smoother and firmer**

dietary aids and supplements, adds McCulloch. Get dirty: Johns Hopkins University research has shown that kids raised in an excessively hygienic environment experience much higher rates of allergies and sensitivities. University of Wisconsin researchers found that youths growing up in households that are less than obsessively sanitary among four or five other people and dogs will strengthen and challenge their immune systems as they mature. Adults need to challenge their immune systems, too, says Krishnan. Eat organic and fermented foods: A widely varied diet helps spread out the immune system challenges of trigger foods. Organic foods don’t contain glyphosate and other potentially harmful chemicals; fermented foods contain digestive enzymes. Eat prebiotics: Raw onions, garlic, leeks and asparagus are prebiotics. They help feed probiotic bacteria and improve gut health. Block sensitivity triggers: Many people with lactose intolerance are able to consume dairy products if they use lactase, the enzyme that helps digest lactose. Similarly, some people with gluten intolerance find they can eat moderate amounts of wheat products with protein supplements like lectin, carb blockers and digestive enzymes that help break down the gluten molecules, according to Virgin. Supplements that might help: Glucomannan (konjac or elephant yam fiber) contributes to a feeling of fullness and stabilizes blood sugar, says McCulloch. She also recommends the amino acid L-glutamine and digestive enzymes to assist in gut healing. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com. Editors note: For a Food Intolerances Self-Questionnaire, read this article on our website at: bit.ly/NA-FoodQuest.

Pure Beauty with No Nasties * Based on clinical trials

** Based on consumer trials

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

New Locations throughout Southeast Michigan

The Doctor’s Choice for Chronic for Chronic Pain Relief Pain Relief

N PLYMOUTH!

(see below)

for individual needs.

al treatment protocols you won’t find in most physical therapy centers. e body, CranioSacral therapy to gently removeprograms pressure ondeveloped the nerves, for individual needs. Specialized treatment is notbalance your typical physical therapy. We use methods and manual treatment protocols you won’t find in most physical therapy centers. Treatments such as therapy toThis correct disorders, specialized help for women’s health Rolfing® to remove pain and stress throughout the body, CranioSacral therapy to gently remove pressure on the nerves, LSVT Big for Parkinson’s to give life back to is and prenatal and postpartum issues. your movements, Vestibular therapy to correct balance disorders, specialized help for women’s health concerns including incontinence, pelvic pain, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis and prenatal and postpartum issues.

itation needs.

ated using today’s most advanced & effective hands on physical therapy. Trained professionals evaluate yourtherapies rehabilitation needs. muscular re-education, plus numerous other hands on manual When you see us for any kind of pain or physical injury, you will be treated using today’s most advanced & effective hands on physical therapy. We use soft tissue y before without success, you owe it to yourself to experience Neil King and joint mobilization, myofacial release and neuromuscular re-education, plus numerous other hands on manual therapies based on what each patient needs. Even if you’ve tried physical therapy before without success, you owe it to yourself to experience Neil King Physical Therapy.

o a speedy recovery. One-on-one physical therapy helping you to a speedy recovery.

Since 1998, we have helped over 20,000 friends and neighbors overcome back and neck pain, sports injuries, chronic pain, headaches, balance and gait problems, me back and neck pain, sports injuries, chronic pain, headaches, balance incontinence and pre-post-surgical issues, just to name a few. We o name a few. We believe thatand our one-on-one approach to therapy isbelieve the that our one-on-one approach to therapy is the key to your recovery.

Let us give you hope back.

s give you hope back. • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches

k Pain •Neck Pain • Headaches• Balance and gait problems • Parkinson’s • Carpal Tunnel syndrome • Plantar Fasciitis ance and gait problems • Pediatric issues • Sports Injuries kinson’s • Carpal Tunnel syndrome • Pre and post-surgical conditions ntar Fasciitis • Pediatric issues• And many more conditions rts Injuries • Pre and post-surgical Rochester Hills Clinic Now Open! itions • And many more conditions 141 Hampton Circle 248-853-7555

Plymouth/Canton Clinic 215 Ann Arbor Road Suite 100 Plymouth, MI 48170 (West of Lilley Rd.) 734-335-3390

Macomb Township Clinic 21972 23 Mile Rd. 586-846-3185 Novi/Northville Clinic 23965 Novi Rd #150 248-513-3730 Plymouth/Canton Clinic 215 Ann Arbor Rd. #100 734-335-3390

Royal Oak Clinic 26212 Woodward Ave.

Bloomfield Hills Clinic 36880 Woodward Ave. St. Clair Shores Clinic 22239 Greater Mack Ave.

Coming Soon! Troy Clinic 4101 John R Rd.

We accept all insurances. Early morning and evening appointments available. mation, visit www.NeilKingPT.com. Call 844-275-9847 ntments available within 48 hours. for a Free Consult today

or visit www.NeilKingPT.com

March 2017

wisewords Dr. Joseph Mercola on

SIMPLE STEPS TO WELL-BEING

by Judith Fertig

octor of Osteopathic Medicine Joseph Mercola has practiced as a board-certified family physician for more than 30 years. His educational website, Mercola.com, has been the most visited natural health site for the past 12 years, with 12 million unique visitors each month. His three New York Times bestsellers include Effortless Healing.

With today’s overload of conflicting health information— and the temptation to self-diagnose—how can we accurately assess our status in terms of optimal wellness? One of the major principles I strongly embrace is to listen to your body and adjust your lifestyle based on the feedback it’s providing you. The seven clinically proven gauges I advise you to assess now and continue to monitor every six months or so are fasting insulin level (normal is less than five micro-international units per milliliter of blood; ideal is less than three); vitamin D level (normal is 40 to 60 nanograms per milliliter); waist-to-hip ratio (ideal for men, 0.8; for women, 0.7); body fat percentage (fitness level for women is 21 to 24 percent; for men, 14 to 17 percent); HDL to total cholesterol ratio (ideally 24 to 30 percent or higher); blood pressure (ideal numbers are 120 over 80 systolic/diastolic without medication); and uric acid level (ideal is three to five milligrams per deciliter). It is important to get these levels checked, because it is impossible to know without testing.

In your opinion, what is the greatest health risk Americans face today and what can we do about it right now? I’m convinced that for the typical American, the most important health step to take is to stop drinking soda, sports drinks, fruit juices or artificially flavored and sweetened waters and replace them with pure water. Most people are now aware that sodas are laced with processed sugars like high-fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners, but many don’t know that their favorite sport and vitamin drinks contain these sweeteners plus a host of frightening extras, including toxic chemicals like chlorine, fluoride, phthalates, BPA [bisphenol A] and disinfection byproducts. 28

East Michigan edition

What role do carbohydrates play? Carbs are a far dirtier fuel than fat and generate far more reactive oxygen species than fat. Some 70 years of following low-fat diet recommendations has resulted in the vast majority of dieters losing the ability to burn fat as their primary fuel. One of the most powerful strategies to regain this ability is to start a practice of regular intermittent fasting, restricting your eating window to six to 14 hours a day and fast the rest of the day. Of course, you will want to replace a high net carb intake, or total carbs minus fiber, with healthy fats such as those in avocados, coconut oil, seeds and nuts. Avoid industrially processed omega-6 vegetable oils like corn, soy and canola.

Because an indoor, climate-controlled, sedentary lifestyle may lead to slowly developing chronic disease, what changes do you suggest we make? Spending time outside with bare feet in contact with the ground even for short periods can yield significant benefits. It’s even better to do it with the sun shining on your bare skin. The Earth is an abundant source of free electrons, and when the sun shines on your skin a vital biological circuit forms that helps transfer energy to water throughout the body, which serves as a cellular battery. Albert Einstein won a Nobel Prize for describing this process, called the photoelectric effect. Reducing the length of time sitting each day and regularly moving is even more important for most of us than getting regular exercise. A good rule of thumb is to stand up every 15 minutes or so.

What can we do better to maintain optimal health? Two-thirds of Americans are overweight. The problems with carrying excess weight are more than aesthetic. At the root of obesity is mitochondrial metabolic dysfunction. Metabolic disorders go hand-in-hand with many of the chronic diseases plaguing Americans in record numbers— including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, dementia and cancer—according to numerous studies such as research by the Centers for Disease Control and the Center for the Study of Chronic Metabolic and Rare Diseases, at George Mason University. The most potent strategy to address such metabolic dysfunction is to make a strong commitment to reaching and maintaining a personally healthy level of body fat. Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com). www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

Are You Ready to

Create the Life

You’re Meant

to Live

Let go of merely existing. You are meant to live a

life of meaning...

Meet Anahid (Ah-nah-heed) and envision… Connecting deeply with your strength, courage, and power  Shifting unhealthy patterns that keep you stuck  Healing from the past and unleashing its hold on your spirit  Becoming free, empowered, and joyful 

Prepare for a beautiful journey ahead. Let go, and create the life you are meant to live.

Call Anahid Lisa Derbabian LPC, MA, NCC Professional Counselor & Life Coach

248 202.0583 www.HelpMeToHeal.com Accepting BC/BS, BCN, HAP, and private pay.

March 2017

SpeedKingz/Shutterstock.com

healthykids

Silencing Cyberbullies How to Defuse Bad Actors by April Thompson

hether it’s a damaging rumor posted on Facebook, a humiliating photo shared on Instagram or a threatening text, cyberbullying is increasing among today’s youth. A 2015 Cyberbullying Research Center study of middle school students found that 43 percent had been targeted, while 15 percent admitted to being online bullies. Meanwhile, students, parents and teachers are combating cyber-aggression with initiatives to make the phenomenon socially unacceptable in schools.

Grassroots Action

Tyler Gregory, 23, attended a small, 30

East Michigan edition

ning with 70 students participating in his production. “I appealed to classmates by asking, ‘How do you want to be remembered? Why not choose to be viewed positively, as leaders?’” says Gregory, who later became a spokesperson for NO BULL Challenge. To date, the challenge has received 600 submissions, garnering 23 million impressions through digital and social media, the vehicles of cyberbullies. A recent graduate of Dayton, Ohio’s Wright State University, Gregory has spoken to about 45,000 students in 27 states in school assemblies. Nancy Willard, director of Embrace Civility in the Digital Age, headquartered in Creswell, Oregon, believes that such initiatives, which shift schools from punitive approaches to making bullying incompatible with accepted social norms, are the only way to bring lasting change. “We need to cultivate a climate where being hurtful is contrary to a school’s expressed values. Most young people don’t like to see their peers being hurtful and admire those that stand up to peers and have them make amends,” says Willard. The educator’s website, EmbraceCivility.org, offers free materials with concrete steps for students and teachers to foster positive school environments.

Protecting the Vulnerable

insular high school in rural Ohio where bullying was problematic. As a senior with younger siblings approaching their high school years, he aimed to change the local culture to make bullying uncool. Gregory decided to make a movie to submit to the NO BULL Challenge, a national organization that provides students a platform to develop and disseminate materials that spark dialogue about such troubling issues. Challenges ranged from teaching himself filmmaking and persuading students to participate to mustering the courage to present the project to his school. He achieved the transformation he sought, begin-

Cyberbullying isn’t limited to attacks on unpopular kids that lack satisfying peer relationships. It’s seven times more likely to occur between current or former friends and romantic partners than between strangers, according to a study led by Diane Felmlee, professor of sociology at Pennsylvania State University. Felmlee’s research further found that nonheterosexual youth are four times as likely as their heterosexual peers to be cyberbullied, while popular kids are also frequently targeted. Two social dynamics seem to be at work: “One involves individuals that violate social norms, such as LGBTQ youth, and the other revolves around status struggles,” reports

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

Felmlee. “In the latter case, bullies are vying for popularity, recognition and self-esteem. Those with higher social status may be attacked because they’re viewed as competition.” Cyberbullying’s impact can exceed face-to-face aggression, as offensive remarks can spread far and fast, and live online in perpetuity instead of fading away, observes Felmlee. Gregory adds that it can also affect students’ ability to learn when some skip school to avoid tormentors.

Helpful Responses

Most youths don’t report cyberbullying, feeling embarrassed, afraid the situation will get worse or doubtful of remedial action. “Schools need to step up their response to bullying, make it known that it won’t be tolerated, set clear policies and enforce them,” counsels Gregory. Because most bullied youths don’t speak up, parents need to communicate openly with kids and be aware of their online activities, advises Felmlee. Willard notes that it’s also important to address the bullies themselves through understanding their motivation, and then persuading them to accept responsibility and take steps to rectify harm. “This should be about reparation, not punishment.” Gregory’s high school film assures bullies that it’s never too late to make amends. While it can be hard to stand up to bullies, caring peers can easily express support. “Bystanders have the power to change the atmosphere,” agrees Gregory. “Kindly approaching a student being picked on who may feel alone and ashamed goes further than most students realize.” Those affected by cyberbullying also can cut off their aggressors, suggests Gregory. “The ‘block’ button is powerful. Cyberbullies want to see a reaction. Blocking them from social media exchanges or texting takes away their power.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

Now Enrolling.

Learn Skills for a Successful Career Specialized training in Relaxation and Therapeutic Massage Therapy. • Employment opportunities in Chiropractors’ offices, hospitals, massage clinics, physical therapy offices, spa and fitness centers, private practice and more. Programs also available for: • Medical Assistant • Medical Insurance Biller • Cardiovascular/Vascular Technologist

• Pacemaker/ICD Technician • Medical Business Specialist • and much more.

Improve Your Health

Call 248-589-1078 today for more information.

CARNEGIEINSTITUTE

NATURALLY

550 Stephenson Hwy, Troy (14 Mile and I-75) • www.Carnegie-Institute.edu The Carnegie Difference: A viable solution for higher education.

What are your health goals?

• Reduce Stress • Take Less Medication • Boost Your Immunity • Preventive Care • Get a Physical

• Lower Cholesterol • Have More Energy • Reduce Menopause or Andropause Symptoms.

Onsite Services Services • Take Less Medication

• Lower Cholesterol • Have More Energy • Reduce Menopause or Andropause Symptoms

Improve Your Health

NATURALLY

Natural treatment options whenever possible. What are your health goals? Prescriptions only when necessary. • Reduce Stress

• Boost Your Immunity • Preventive Care

Natural treatment options whenever possible. Prescriptions only when necessary.

Onsite Services

• Internal Medicine and Functional Medicine • Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men & Women

• FirstLine Therapy® Lifestyle Program • Acupuncture

• Rolfing® Structural Integration

B Now etter He a & FRE In the lth F E u Tue S s, M EMINA ture a R 5:30 rch 21, S 2 7 017 : 0 Call to re 0pm giste r

• Physician-selected supplements & products

• Natural Preventive Therapy and Treatments for Flu and Colds

248-625-6677 5715 Bella Rose, Suite 100, Clarkston www.TheDowningClinic.com

open 9 am to 5 pm M-F

Laura Kovalcik, D.O., LauraF.A.C.O.I. Kovalcik, DO Board-Certified Internist Board-Certiﬁed Internist

March 2017

Make the right choice for breast health. Therma-Scan Reference Laboratory

We have done over 1 million studies since 1972, all read and analyzed on-site by the leading Thermology specialist in the country. • FDA listed as an adjunctive modality for non-invasive breast screening • Certified by the American Academy of Thermology (AAT) • Affordable / low-cost

Your breast health is our primary concern. Early detection saves lives. For more information, call 248-593-8700 today. Reference Laboratory, LLC

www.ThermaScan.com •

34100 Woodward Ave. Suite 100 • Birmingham

facebook.com/thermascan

Karing More About Individuals Prescription:

Exercise and De-Stress

Start Immediately! Recommended:

Barrobics TaeKwonDo Tai Chi and or Yoga 3-4 times a week

Golden Fitness

Hello Gyro Workouts Use Natural Body Patterns

by Aimee Hughes magine an exercise system that strengthens the body enough to be used in training world-class athletes, stretches more safely than any form of yoga and expands the core training concepts of Pilates into natural full-body movements like those used in everyday reaching and walking, along with jumping and swimming. This is the Gyrotonic system,” says Angela Crowley, a Gyrotonic master teacher, trainer and exercise spa owner in Coral Gables, Florida. A former gymnast and dancer, Crowley took to the Gyrotonic approach after being severely injured in an automobile accident. “Traditional physical therapy only addressed certain aspects without bringing me back to normal,” she says. “Running and yoga felt intolerable. Gyrotonic exercises became a perfect bridge. I was able to rehabilitate safely while challenging myself to return to normal expectations and now, beyond.” The system of fluid movements leverages specially designed equipment that

“

1-2 times a week Your Doctor ‘S Better U Fitness Center

810-667-2101 • 935 Baldwin Rd. • Lapeer • kmai.net 32

East Michigan edition

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

photos courtesy Gyrotonic.com

fitbody

can be customized for every individual. “The Gyrotonic system combines elements from many different modalities into three-dimensional, circular movements. A primary focus is on all the different motions of the spine and how to create rhythmic, flowing movement within the entire body,” says Stefani Schrimpf, Gyrotonic instructor and studio owner of Physiques, in Overland Park, Kansas. “The exercises strengthen, lengthen and stretch muscles, while stimulating connective tissues around the joints. They also improve balance, flexibility and coordination. This system allows you to push beyond specific limitations and to isolate and fine tune movement skills,” says Schrimpf. While a Gyrotonic workout has similarities to yoga and Pilates, it is also unique. According to Melissa Jutras, a Pilates instructor, weightlifting coach, personal trainer and gym/studio owner of Big Blue Strength, in Lexington, Kentucky, “Hatha yoga is a series of static postures, whereas Pilates and Gyrotonic movements focus on flow, using equipment to enhance core strength, stability, control, coordination and flexibility. The difference is that Gyrotonic exercises works on three dimensions with every circular movement, like the body naturally moves. It uses weights and a pulley system, whereas Pilates is more linear and uses spring tension.” Jutras believes the Gyrotonic system, Pilates and yoga all complement weightlifting and strength training, affording a mind-body balance. “The body then experiences low- and high-threshold exercise, low-

intensity and high-intensity, weight-bearing and nonweight-bearing activity,” she says. Crowley sees the Gyrotonic approach complementing virtually any activity. “The exercises help practitioners learn how to move more efficiently, easily, powerfully, gracefully and successfully in every facet of life.” The method is also offered without equipment in the form of Gyrokinesis, a flowing class done on a chair, mat and standing. This affordable option can be practiced independently at home. “My youngest client is 7, my oldest is 94,” relates Crowley. “We have clients that have become bored by repetitive exercise and enjoy the limitless variations of movements that keep both their minds and muscles alert. We have chronic pain clients that have exhausted other medical options and are improving their ability to function more optimally and enjoying their lives again.” Both Schrimpf and her husband, Juan Trujillo, teach the Gyrotonic method. “Our greatest reward is the feedback we get. Once people try it, they’re hooked,” she says. “It transforms how people think about movement and brings a sense of joy and accomplishment. They feel their joints becoming more supple and balanced, and find their bodies responding well to the natural movement patterns.” Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and consultant for the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com. For more information and local studios visit Gyrotonic.com.

Call Now Scholarships Available

March 2017

Holistic Eye Care Taking the Whole Body into Account by Linda Sechrist

he “old wives’ tale” about eating carrots for healthy vision wasn’t wrong, but fell far short of a holistic approach to eye health. Today’s holistically trained healthcare providers and ophthalmologists believe that properly maintaining the marvelous phenomenon of eyesight requires taking into consideration genetics, diet, toxin exposures, life environments and our belief systems. “The body does not work as a series of parts in isolation, but as a dynamically integrated living system,” says Marc Grossman, a doctor of optometry, licensed acupuncture physician and co-founder of Natural Eye Health, in New Paltz, New York. “The reductionist method of referring each symptom to the domain of a particular specialist, isolated from the whole person, is

slowly being replaced with a complementary view of health care that may include acupuncture and other forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We are beginning to look at each person as an integrated being.” Progressive health providers now consider dietary preferences, general exercise regimens, environmental factors and physical, emotional and mental issues, as well as an individual’s particular symptoms, in determining treatment strategies. “To improve vision, the condition of the whole person needs to be addressed,” says Grossman, whose books include Natural Eye Care: Your Guide to Healthy Vision. Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Homeopathic Doctor Edward Kondrot’s practice at Healing The Eye & Wellness Center, which he founded in

THIS SPRING WESTWIND FARM’S ! W ! NNEEW CSA in Swa rtz Creek!

Get 5 or 6 months of your choice of groceries right off the Farm, including a full supply of veggies, eggs, flours and breads.

A FEW SPACES LEFT, SIGN UP ENDS 3/31! EMAIL OR CALL FOR MORE INFO.... THEMILLERS@WESTWINDMILLING.COM (810) 701-8151 34

East Michigan edition

Tuzemka/Shutterstock.com

healingways

Zephyrhills, Florida, embraces traditional and alternative therapies. He uses microcurrent, ozone therapy and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved stem cells from a newborn’s umbilical cord in treating serious eye disease. Kondrot, the author of 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight, systemically understands the eyes as windows to overall health. For instance, his perspective is founded on the fact that a balanced diet is one of the best preventive measures for maintaining eye health. Systemic disorders such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stress-related effects and nutritional deficiencies are easily determined under the scrutiny of his holistic biomicroscope. According to science published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, chiropractic spinal manipulation may also contribute to normal vision; in one case study, 20 treatment sessions helped an individual recover the function of optic nerves and normal vision. It’s generally accepted that chiropractic adjustment realigning the spinal column allows the nervous system to function properly, reduces tension and frees up the body to better transport blood to locations such as the eyes. Additionally, the second vertebra below the skull contains nerves that affect the eyes, optic nerves, auditory nerves and sinuses. Common eye conditions generally develop so slowly that they may not present noticeable symptoms until deterioration has become severe. “Many factors can affect our eyesight, including other health problems. Having a family member with eye disease may mean you’re genetically prone to having that condition as well, but living a healthy lifestyle may prevent the gene from being activated,” advises Kondrot. Viewing the condition of the eyes as a reflection of whole body health means that lifestyle and diet choices play major roles. The Vision Diet and supplement program recommended in Grossman’s Natural Eye Care has been shown to reduce the intraocular pressure in the eyes of study participants by five to seven millimeters, which generally equates to 10 to 15 percent. In general, a diet high in beta-carotene, vitamins

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

Save. 10% off

any supplement purchase With coupon. Valid Through: 3/31/17. Not valid with any other offers.

Local Organic Year-Round

Michigan

C and E, and sulfur-bearing amino acids can be helpful. Foods containing such nutrients include garlic, onions, beans, spinach, celery, turnips, yellow and orange vegetables, green leafy vegetables, seaweed, apples, oranges and tomatoes. Other dietary and lifestyle options recommended by Grossman are daily drinking one pint of juice made from mostly green vegetables and drinking eight to 10 glasses of purified water to keep eyes hydrated. Managing stress and doing palming and other eye exercises, such as those found at Tinyurl. com/ComputerEyeStrainExercises, as well as daily aerobic exercise for at least 20 minutes, are also beneficial. Additionally, Kondrot’s use of multimodal protocols such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, homeopathy, and detoxification can be applied to reverse visual loss. Kondrot advises that avoiding foods that trigger allergic reactions is important. “A study of 113 patients with chronic simple glaucoma showed an immediate increase in pressure in the fluid inside the eye when they were exposed to foods to which they were allergic. Take up meditation, yoga, tai chi or any other practice that helps you manage stress and relax,” he advises. “Some consider glaucoma a stress-related condition.” The best strategy for healthy eyes is to have regular eye examinations. Early detection and prompt treatment can prevent significant vision loss.

Order online at CSAFarmersMarket.com or call 810-688-7442

Organic Produce Organic Pastured Beef Organic Pork Organic Flour Gardening Supplies Raw Honey, Maple Syrup

Pickup locations in Genesee, Lapeer, Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Shiawassee counties. Convenient Pickup Locations

Clarkston

Milford

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

Interact with us on Facebook.

NAeastMichigan March 2017

Craevschii Family/Shutterstock.com

consciouseating

Thumbs-Up on Fats

Good Fat Doesn’t Make Us Fat by Judith Fertig

n an era of too much information, the role of fats in our diet has been a victim of not enough information. Today’s turnaround in nutritional thinking acknowledges natural fats as being vital to heart health and weight loss.

Heart Health Benefit

A recent metastudy in the Annals of

Internal Medicine, a journal of the American College of Physicians, concluded that saturated fat does not appear to increase heart disease risk, overturning almost 60 years of accepted medical thought. The researchers analyzed data from 76 studies involving more than 600,000 people and found that those that ate the most saturated, or “bad”, fat did not show

a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those that ate the least. Note that processed trans fats remain a villain, still deemed a risk to heart health per the metastudy. The misleading information began in the 1950s, when Physiologist Ancel Keys, Ph.D., discovered a correlation between diets high in saturated fats and higher cholesterol levels. Soon, the low-fat diet was born. In 2000, further research introduced the concepts of good and bad fats. More recent analysis confirmed this finding with the refinement that saturated fats increase both types of cholesterol. However, the latest research from the journal BMJ shows that saturated fat does not increase the number of LDL, or “bad”, particles, a predictor of cardiovascular disease. Instead, it makes existing LDL particles larger, a fairly benign situation in regard to such disease.

Weight Loss Benefit

Fat doesn’t even make you fat, claims Mark Hyman, a well-known medical doctor in Lenox, Massachusetts, and author of Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why the Fat We Eat Is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health. “The theory that all calories have the same impact on your weight and metabolism remains one of the most persistent nutrition myths,” says this

Banish Belly Bloating For Good...

Reduce Gas, Bloating, Nausea, Stiff Achy Joints with The Power of Enzymes, Cinnamon, Black Pepper and Turmeric

• 100% Doctor-Formulated Product Line • Free of Magnesium Stearate, Excipients, Filler-Free • Whole Plant Complexes and Zero Synthetics • Clinically Used In Practice by Founder, Dr. Christine Kaczmar For more information on Dr. Christine, see her ad on the outside back cover of this magazine.

Special Introductory Offer

180 Capsules of Smart Carb

For Only

Order at OmegaDigestion.com or CALL 586-685-2222

Dr. Christine M. Kaczmar

47729 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp., 48317 • 586-685-2222 www.OmegaDigestion.com D.C., L.D.H.S., L.I.H.S., Natural Digestive Health Specialist 36

East Michigan edition

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

Prime Sources of Healthy Fats Functional medicine physician Mark Hyman suggests that we include four to five servings of fat in our diets every day. “In the last five years, the scientific evidence has been mounting that high-fat diets outperform low-fat diets for weight loss and for revising every single indication of heart disease risk, including abnormal cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and inflammation,” he says. Each amount listed indicates a serving size. Nuts (a handful of walnuts, almonds, macadamia nuts or cashews) Seeds (a handful of pumpkin, sunflower of flaxseed) Most plant-based liquid oils (one tablespoon of olive, safflower, sesame, avocado, macadamia, grape seed or walnut oil) Fatty fish (4 ounces of salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines, tuna or trout) Avocado (one-half to one avocado) Extra virgin coconut oil (one tablespoon) Organic coconut milk (one-quarter cup) Olives (one-quarter cup) Grass-fed animal butter, clarified butter or ghee (one tablespoon) Aim to eat fats that remain liquid (not solid) at room temperature; it’s a sure sign of heart-healthy, unsaturated fats. Source: Adapted from Eat Fat, Get Thin, by Mark Hyman, M.D.

ARE YOU ONE OF THE TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF AMERICANS THAT DIDN’T VISIT THE DENTIST LAST YEAR?

he American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that everyone visit the dentist on a regular bases, a dentist determines the frequency based on the individualized needs of the patient. With that being said, according to a survey conducted by the ADA and Crest/Oral-B, 25% of Americans didn’t visit the dentist once in the last year. With the increased amount of evidence linking oral health to the total body wellness, it’s a wonder why Americans still aren’t visiting the dentist to receive dental care? For some individuals, they may not have had the most positive experience at a dental office, whether it was as a child or as an adult, this can have a lasting impact on the attitude a patient can exhibit while visiting the dentist. If a patient has dental anxiety, they are less likely to visit the dentist. This is why from a young age, HPS Advanced Dental Care makes visiting the dentist fun, where the youngest of patients look forward to their check-ups. With recent advances in pain management, dental treatment is easy and comfortable. There are also options available to help a patient to relax during a dental procedure, such as, noise cancelling head phone or using nitrous oxide sedation. There is also a common misconception among some, that there is no need to go to the dentist unless something hurts. The truth is that most dental infections are asymptomatic, so by the time the sensation of pain has set in, the infection has spread and the proper treatment will be more invasive and more expensive. Prevention is always less

expensive then restorative treatment, this is the importance of visiting a dentist regularly to receive preventative care and diagnose dental conditions early. Sixty percent of the individuals that didn’t visit the dentist last year stated that cost was the reason for not scheduling a dental check-up. For some Americans receiving even basic care is out of reach due to the monetary expense. This is why HPS Advanced Dental Care has options available for patients in order to receive the care necessary to obtain optimal oral health. Dental cleanings and exams prevent oral cancer, gum disease and cavities. At HPS Advanced Dental Care patients receive a comprehensive exam to determine a complete treatment plan the patients can understand, so even if there is a past dental anxiety the patient will feel confident that they are in placing their care in good hands. As we know, dental health is directly related to the overall health of our bodies. Patients with periodontal disease are also at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes. This is why the staff at HPS is passionate about creating overall total body wellness to keep their patients as healthy as possible. The way to achieve this is to receive routine preventative care. For more information about HPS Advanced Dental Care and Dr. Heather Pranzarone Stratton or to reserve time with her practice, please call 248-652-0024 or visit their website at: HPSdental.com. They are located at 4741 24 Mile Road, Suite C, Shelby Township.

Advertisement March 2017

practitioner of functional medicine who points out that we’ve been sidetracked by wrong thinking. “Eating fat can make you lean. Healthy cell walls made from highquality fats are better able to metabolize insulin, which keeps blood sugar better regulated. Without proper blood sugar control, the body socks away fat for a rainy day. The right fats also increase fat burning, diminish hunger and reduce fat storage,” he notes. Whole30, a 30-day diet re-

volving around clean eating, also emphasizes healthy fats. Devised in 2009 by Dallas Hartwig, a functional medicine practitioner and certified sports nutritionist, and Melissa Hartwig, a certified sports nutritionist, the program aims to reduce inflammation, detoxify the body and reset metabolism. The Salt Lake City, Utah, authors of the New York Times bestselling The Whole30 recommend healthy fats to keep us full and rev up metabolism. Recommended healthy fats include coconut milk

INTRODUCING THE NEW

NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE ALBUM by Grammy® Award Winner Micki Free.

purchase albums at www.mysteriummusic.com

INCLUDES 2 MUSIC VIDEOS

PETER KATER 11x Grammy® Nominee

and oil, avocados, olive oil, organic ghee (clarified butter) and raw nuts. Josh Axe, a natural medicine practitioner and clinical nutritionist in Nashville, Tennessee, recommends the healthy fats contained in avocados, organic butter and ghee from grass-fed cows and goats, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, and other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, sardines, walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds. “Butter’s experiencing a comeback as a healthy fat as its benefits become more widely known,” says Axe. “The omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in butter help the brain function properly and improve skin health.” Ghee, an ancient Indian version of butter, is lactose- and casein-free, while being loaded with fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E, says Axe. These vitamins are best absorbed by the body when they’re in a fat substance and then stored in the gastrointestinal tract, keeping metabolism and digestion on track, he notes. Ghee’s high level of vitamin K2, best known as a natural blood coagulator, “also helps strengthen bones, while the fatty acids found in it improve digestion and reduce inflammation.”

Healthy Levels of Fat musical works of art for meditation, healing and relaxation preferred by thousands of spas & therapists worldwide! purchase albums at www.mysteriummusic.com

There is nothing on this Earth more to be prized than true friendship. ~Thomas Aquinas

East Michigan edition

AGRELIA’S CASTLE Multi-Award Winning Album

“If you’re active, about 40 percent of your calories should come from carbohydrates, another 30 percent from protein and the other 30 percent from fat in general,” says Axe, adding that this has the added benefit of helping prevent arteriosclerosis. “Some people may consume a greater percentage of healthy fats if the goal is to become a fat burner.” “There is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss and health,” Hyman reminds us. “Low-carb, higher-fat diets work for most people, but for some, they may not be optimal in the long term.” Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

Who would have believed that food sensitivities had so much to do with hormones, weight, thyroid issues and more? I felt healthy and vibrant until my early 50’s when menopause decided to drop in. Aside from having daily headaches, I experienced major weight gain, frequent hot flashes, fatigue, and trouble sleeping. All in all, I just didn’t feel well most days. Over the course of several years, I expressed my concern to my doctors. They would draw blood and tell me everything looked good - sending me on my way with no answers or hope. On recommendation of a friend, I decided to call Lee. After Lee’s testing, I learned that food sensitivities and out of control hormones were likely culprits. I received a list of foods to avoid which I began to follow immediately. I noticed within the first two weeks that my daily headaches diminished. Who knew that cutting out simple food items could have such an impact?

Lee Rossano, C.N.C. of Advanced Nutritional Solutions is a leader in anti-aging and energy medicine using state-of–the-art technology. We can identify the underlying causes of physical, mental and emotional illness that can sap your energy and accelerate aging. We also address many chronic conditions including: • Allergies • Anxiety • Depression • Arthritis • Osteoporosis • Headaches and Migraines

• Chronic Fatigue • Infertility and Hormone Issues • Weight Management • Food Sensitivities

In addition to following a healthier eating plan, I also began a daily exercise routine. These simple changes have allowed me to drop 30 lbs. I sleep better at night and my overall sense of wellbeing has greatly improved. I am grateful for Lee’s expertise. ~Mary R., Burton

Call us today at 248-652-4160

for an initial consultation, more testimonials and a free report on Food Sensitivities for hormones, weight, thyroid issues and much more.

Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar

$ 99

OFF SRP. MARCH 1-7

See Shelf Tags for Eligible Items!

Coomb’s Maple Syrup 32 oz

1499

SAVE AN EXTRA

info@WhySuffer.net www.WhySuffer.net

ON MULTIPLE MULTI-VITAMINS

See 15% off coupon. See more deals at betterhealthstore.com

% OFF

Offer valid 3/1, 3/4, 3/8, 3/10 ,3/11, 3/12, 3/15, 3/18, 3/22, 3/25, & 3/29/2017 ONLY.

Certified Nutritional Counselor

1444 W. Silverbell Lake Orion

SAVE 33%

3 DAYS OF DEALS PLUS EXTRA 15% OFF

24 fl oz

Lee Rossano, C.N.C.

WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS plus 2 bonus days

Ann Arbor Belleville Beverly Hills

55555 30034

Coupon must be presented in-store at time of purchase. Limit one coupon per customer per day. Coupon cannot be combined with other coupons or offers. Not valid on sale items, prior or TradeFirst purchases. Excludes plants, alcohol, prepared foods, Cadia, Field Day, Woodstock, and Better Health Brand items.

SAVE AN EXTRA

MARKETS & VITAMIN STORES

Bloomfield Hills Dearborn

Grosse Pointe Woods Lansing (Frandor) Lansing Livonia

Novi Plymouth Southgate Sterling Heights Shelby Twp

www.BetterHealthStore.com

% OFF

EXPIRES 3/31/2017.

ALREADY

LOW

PRICES

55555 30033

March 2017

Tur� Your Passion Into a Business

Own a Natural Awakenings Magazine Our publishers ranked us among the highest in franchise satisfaction for our Training, Support, Core Values and Integrity!*

As a Natural Awakenings publisher, you can empower yourself and others to create a healthier world while working from your home earning an income doing something you love! No publishing experience is necessary. You’ll work for yourself but not by yourself. We offer a complete training and support system that allows you to successfully publish your own magazine.

• Meaningful New Career • Low Initial Investment • Proven Business System • Home-Based Business • Exceptional Franchise Support & Training

Natural Awakenings publishes in over 85 markets across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic (listed below). Contact us about acquiring an existing publication FOR SALE highlighted in RED*. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Huntsville, AL Gulf Coast AL/MS Phoenix, AZ* Tucson, AZ East Bay Area, CA San Diego, CA Boulder/Ft. Collins, CO Denver, CO Fairﬁeld County/ HousatonicValley, CT Hartford, CT New Haven/ Middlesex, CT Washington, DC Daytona/Volusia/ Flagler, FL NW FL Emerald Coast Ft. Lauderdale, FL Jacksonville/ St. Augustine, FL Melbourne/Vero, FL Miami & the Florida Keys Naples/Ft. Myers, FL North Central FL Orlando, FL Palm Beach, FL Peace River, FL Sarasota, FL Tampa/St. Pete., FL Treasure Coast, FL Atlanta, GA Hawaiian Islands Chicago, IL Chicago Western Suburbs, IL Indianapolis, IN Baton Rouge, LA Lafayette, LA New Orleans, LA Boston, MA Worcester, MA Ann Arbor, MI East Michigan Wayne County, MI* Western MI Minneapolis/ St. Paul, MN* Charlotte, NC

• Raleigh/Durham/ Chapel Hill, NC • Bergen/Passaic, NJ* • Central, NJ • Hudson County, NJ • Mercer County, NJ • Monmouth/ Ocean, NJ • North Central NJ • South NJ • Santa Fe/Abq., NM* • Las Vegas, NV • Albany, NY* • Long Island, NY • Hudson Valley W., NY • Manhattan, NY* • Westchester/ Putnam Co’s., NY • Central OH • Cincinnati, OH* • Toledo, OH* • Oklahoma City, OK • Portland, OR • Bucks/Montgomery Counties, PA • Chester/Delaware Counties, PA • Harrisburg/York, PA • Lancaster/Berks, PA • Lehigh Valley, PA* • Northeast, PA • Philadelphia, PA • Rhode Island • Charleston, SC • Columbia, SC • Greenville, SC* • Chattanooga, TN* • Austin, TX* • Dallas, TX • Houston, TX • North Texas • San Antonio, TX* • South Houston/ Galveston, TX • Richmond, VA • Seattle, WA • Madison, WI* • Milwaukee, WI • Puerto Rico • Dominican Republic

* Existing magazines for sale Start a magazine in an OPEN TERRITORY • Saint Louis, MO Los Angeles, CA • Bronyx, NY Riverside, CA • Brooklyn/ Sacramento, CA Staten Island, NY San Bernadino, CA • Cleveland, OH Santa Barbara/ • Pittsburgh, PA Ventura, CA • Santa Clara Co., CA • Nashville, TN • Ft. Worth, TX • Southern, MA • Salt Lake City, UT • Annapolis, MD *Natural Awakenings recently received the • Baltimore, MD prestigious FBR50 Franchise Satisfaction Inquire about www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com • Kansas City, MO Award from Franchise Business Review. other open areas • • • • •

For more information, visit our website NaturalAwakeningsFranchise.com 40callEast Michigan edition or 239-530-1377

naturalpet

Get Published in Natural Awakenings!

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ITCHY PETS

We encourage and welcome participation by experts in our community.

Gentle Ways to Calm Allergies by Sandra Murphy

Susan Schmitz/Shutterstock.com

do yourself. I’ve seen pet owners use what worked for a friend’s dog and make their own pets sicker, despite research and good intentions. What works for one pet won’t necessarily work for another.” While food elimination testing works, it’s a long process that must be done with precision. “If your pet even just nibbles the eliminated food, you have to start all over again,” says Dohmen. Whether commercially prepared or home cooked, the number of ingredients can substantially extend a test period. Each item must be completely avoided for about six weeks for an accurate assessment. Environmental allergies, which encompass everything unrelated to food, range from common grasses to inhaled pollutants. New carpets or rugs, cleaning supplies, a neighbor’s pesticides, dust

We want our readers to get to know you. Submitting editorial for one or more of our departments provides you with the opportunity to share knowledge and bring focus to your business and/or practice. For details, editorial and styling guidelines, visit our website: NAEastMichigan.com

Or email us: publisher@NAEastMichigan.com

pterwort/Shutterstock.com

ather than routinely giving drugs to dogs and cats to relieve dry, itchy, skin or food allergies, consider more gentle natural alternatives. As with people, knowing what an animal is allergic to is key to finding the right remedy and preventing future outbreaks. With dogs, about 20 percent of itching and scratching can be attributed to food ingredients. Symptoms can show up as early as 5 months or as late as 12 years old, often combined with inhalant or contact allergies. Chronic ear infections are often traced to food allergies. “If a pet is suffering mightily, see your veterinarian for shots or pills for immediate relief. Then ask the vet to allergy test for the specific problem,” advises Veterinarian Laurie Dohmen, owner of Purple Moon Herbs and Studies, in Hartly, Delaware. “This isn’t something you can

Local articles are what make Natural Awakenings a community resource for naturally healthy and sustainable living..for everyone.

March 2017

Patryk Kosmider/Shutterstock.com

and pollen are among the culprits that can cause an allergic reaction. Common symptoms are itchy ears or skin, ear infections, sneezing, runny eyes, scratching, vomiting or diarrhea. Veterinarian Judy Morgan, owner of Naturally Healthy Pets, in Clayton, New Jersey, also uses herbs in her practice to alleviate food and environmental allergy symptoms. “They can be tinctures or poultices; one herb or a blended mixture. Some are applied externally, some internally.” Giving the proper dosage for the size of the pet is vital. She particularly likes calendula for hot spots, despite its odor, because it’s antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral, followed by witch hazel to dry them, and then coconut oil or aloe to soothe and soften af-

fected skin—plus Echinacea to boost the immune system. She uses ginger or peppermint to counteract nausea. “Many people think an allergic pet should be switched to a lamb and rice diet. In some cases, that makes dry, itchy, skin worse,” she says. “That’s why it’s important to know what they are allergic to before trying out new foods or herbal remedies. Find a holistic vet to work with.” Morgan often prescribes a mixture of herbs for the best results. “I like licorice because it works like a steroid without the side effects. Probiotics help keep gut bacteria and the immune system healthy. Parsley works well for dry, itchy, skin caused by a blood deficiency, or imbalance. “Parsley brings a protein, as well as several vitamins, to the party,” notes

Kimberly Gauthier, a dog nutrition blogger in Marysville, Washington. “It’s a natural anti-inflammatory and also great if your dog’s breath needs a freshness boost.” She suggests rosemary and thyme as ingredients in an antibacterial, antifungal salve; she mixes these essential oils with extra virgin coconut oil and beeswax to create paw balm. Morgan reminds us that essential oils can be harmful, even life-threatening, for cats. “If Kitty has itchy skin, lavender tea can be used as a rinse on cooperative cats,” she suggests. “For a less cooperative feline, chamomile tea as a drink or as leaves mixed into the food soothes itches.” Dohmen cautions, “Herbs and other homeopathic remedies or flower essences are medicine and should be given as a prescription by a qualified veterinarian.” Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

DOGS • CATS • BIRDS • RABBITS • FERRETS

Healing Pets Since 1967

GUINEA PIGS • CHINCHILLAS

STOP

Stop contributing to the use of pesticides, herbicides or manure and sludge based fertilizers containing heavy metals or human, industrial and medical waste. It could be killing more than just dandelions…including bees, butterflies and drinking / ground water, lakes & streams!

A-1 Organic Lawns, LLC

• Applicators of natural lawn programs. • Distributors of natural products - wholesale or retail • No herbicides, fungicides, pesticides, manures, sewage sludge or animal by-products used. • Tree care work: everything from feeding and care, to removal

For more information call 248-889-7200 or visit us on the web at A1OrganicLawns.com 42

East Michigan edition

We are a small, personal one-doctor practice offering both alternative and conventional medicine. WE OFFER THE BEST WE WELCOME OF BOTH WORLDS! DIFFICULT CASES

• Medicine, surgery, dentistry • Nutritional and herbal therapy • Acupuncture IVAS Certified • Spinal adjustment: AVCA Diploma • Homotoxicology • Laser & Pulsed- Magnetic therapy

• Recurrent vomiting and diarrhea • Allergies and chronic scratching • Seizures and incontinence • Chronic lameness and paralysis

248-545-6630

Dr. John M. Simon

Author of 4 pet care books, certified veterinary acupuncturist, past president of Oakland County Veterinary Medical Association

It will always be our policy to treat your pets as though they were our own! 27452 Woodward Ave. • Royal Oak 3 blocks N. of 11 Mile • www.doc4pets.com www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

calendarofevents All events should be submitted online by the 12th of each month for the next month's publication. Visit NACalendar.com for guidelines and online forms. Note: Event plans may change after publication. We recommend readers call each event's contact phone number to RSVP and/or verify details.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

How to Live Long and Happy - Noon. Dr. Joel Kahan leads a seminar and discussion of the emotional and heart health connection. Learn what habits promote a long and happy life, what you can do, starting today, to extend your life and how to overcome “bad” family genes. FREE. Better Health Market, 2053 S. Telegraph, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. Space Limited. RSVP 248-334-9500. See ad page 39.

Health Market, 17696 W 13 Mile, BEVERLY HILLS. Space limited. RSVP 248-645-5500. See ad page 39.

MONDAY, MARCH 6

Nutrition Response Testing - 6:45-8pm. Are you getting results from your health practitioner? We can help! Learn how this powerful, yet

Love Your Heart - Noon. Brian McKay shows how to manage your inflammation and love your Heart with the perfect holistic health prescription from the 4 Doctors! Dr Diet, Dr Quiet, Dr Movement and Dr Happiness. FREE. Better Health, 33452 Van Dyke, STERLING HEIGHTS. Info/RSVP: 586-884-6160. See ad page 39.

Live Green. Live Well.

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

Explore Here.

Meridian Stress Assessments - 4-7pm. FREE Juli Johnson will give a basic mini assessment to determine gluten sensitivity particularly related to wheat, whole wheat, and whole grains, including a quick look at the organs most commonly affected by gluten. FREE. Better Health Market, 17696 W 13 Mile, BEVERLY HILLS. Space limited. RSVP 248-645-5500. See ad page 39. Greater Farmington Film Festival - 7:30pm. Keith Famie’s documentary film “Death is Not the Answer” will open the festival with a screening. $6. Smith Theatre at Oakland Community College, 27055 Orchard Lake Rd, FARMINGTON HILLS. Info: Dwayne D. Hayes, 248-231-2158.

FRIDAY, MARCH 3

A Different Kind of Book Club - 7:30-9pm. This month, rather than everyone reading the same book, why don’t we try something different. Ayurveda is our subject. Let’s all explore the subject in our own way and then compare notes. You may be a foodie and just want to look up some recipes. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd., WARREN. Info: Pattie 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

Yoga For Golfers - 1-2:30pm. Learn series of poses that will promote a smoother swing ,less stress on your back, more rotation in your torso & better flexibility in your hips that help improve your golf game and concentration. $20. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54. Five Principles to Becoming Fit - 2pm. Peter Nielsen will be giving a re-cap reminder of “best fitness practices” that you can incorporate into your busy life style that will get you closer to your overall health and fitness goals. FREE. Better

natural approach can guide you back to health. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist. FREE! Clear Choice Natural Healthcare, 1953 W South Blvd, TROY. Call 248-879-1900 to register.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7

One of the Planet’s Largest Earth Day Celebrations

EE FADR MISSION

Rochester Third & Water Streets

April 21-23

Fri 4-8 Sat 10-6 Sun 10-4

miEDF.com

rain or shine

SHOP

100+ Green & Healthy Living Exhibits Auto, Food, Home, Kids, Wellness & More Free Samples, Giveaways & Show Specials

LEARN

50+ Presentations, Workshops & Roundtables Kids Activities, Climbs, Arts & Crafts Free Health Screenings, Yoga & Massage

Brought to you by:

CELEBRATE!

Kickoff & Awards Ceremony (Fri 7pm) Live Music, Contests, Prizes & Food RARA Earth Day 5k Fun Run (Sun 8am)

Brought to you by:

March 2017

East Michigan edition

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 9

Chronic Illness–Which Remedies to Use 6:30pm. Holistic practitioner Jennifer Meyer discusses many of the top health concerns and how they affect areas of the body: organs and glands and shares how to remedy these issues, what foods to eat, supplements to take and special tips. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. Space limited. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 39.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

Sugar-Free Deserts - Noon. Valerie Wilson, AKA MacroVal show how to create a healthy Breakfast Cookie using Brown Rice Syrup, the healthiest sweetener. Learn to substitute healthy desserts with simple suggestion, without consuming sugar. Recipes are vegan and gluten-free. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. Space limited. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 39. Is This Supplement Right for Me? - 3pm. Join Better Health’s Dr. Shuchi Khosla (M.B.B.S.) and learn to navigate the vast and confusing world of supplements. Find out how taking a multivitamin is different from taking vitamins individually. How enzymes and probiotics differ in the way they work and more. FREE. Frandor Better Health Market, 305 N Clippert, E. LANSING. Space limited. RSVP 517-332-6892. See ad page 39.

MONDAY, MARCH 13

Hypnobirthing Childbirth Education 7-8:30pm. How & Why It Supports Families Join Janice Rex-Weaver of Peaceful Birthing - a HypnoBirthing Mom and Educator & Birth Doula - as she explores how fear affects labor and intensifies sensations. Discover how to give birth feeling informed, calm and in control. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS. 248-371.1400. See ad page 7. Natural Remedies for Thyroid Health 7-8:30pm. Julia King, Naturopath, will review natural thyroid remedies from her book, Hormone Health- Naturally. This class will focus on the numerous options to support and optimize thyroid health. FREE. Epiphany Health, 800 N. Milford Rd, Ste 600, MILFORD. Seating is limited so call 248-408-2661 to reserve your space.

TUESDAY, MARCH 14

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

The Thyroid Gland and Healthy Weight Loss - 7- 8:15pm. We will 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, Baldwin Rd., AUBURN HILLS. Call 248-8791900 to register.

Autism and Mercury Documentary - 7:30pm. Dr. Christine Kaczmar, The Digestion Doctor hosts showing and Q&A of “Trace Amounts: Autism, Mercury, and The Hidden Truth. $14.50. AMC Forum 30, 44681 Mound Rd., STERLING HEIGHTS. Info: 586-685-2222. See ad page 56 and NewsBrief page 10.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

The Environment is Impacting Your Health - 10am-noon. Gretchen Perry of Fundamental Healing P.C. holds interactive lecture. Shelby Community Center, 51670 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Twp. Info: 248-601-0234. See NewsBrief page 7 and ad page 11. Pilates 101 - 10:30-11:45am. Build a strong Pilates foundation. In this intro workshop we breakdown the principles of Stott Pilates, and incorporate them into an essential workout. Limited small group for personalized attention. $20. Unbound Pilates & Yoga, 822 N. Main St, ROCHESTER. Courtney Jones 248-459-9014. See ad page 53. How the Mind Cures the Body - Noon. In this workshop you will understand how the body works. Understand the difference between the brain and the mind. Get a full understanding of the power of the subconscious mind in our health and healing. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. Space limited. RSVP 248735-8100. See ad page 39. Journey of Self Discovery - 2-5pm. What dreams and aspirations do you have? What is holding you back? Join us on a journey of self discovery. personal soul searching & realization techniques through writing, yoga, mantra and more! $35. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

Better Health Now and in the Future - 5:30pm. 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 31.

FRIDAY, MARCH 24

Free Massage Class - 7-9pm. An excellent opportunity for those interested in massage as a hobby or an introduction to massage as a career. Learn basic techniques while giving and receiving massage. Attend with a guest or alone. Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd., SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 33.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

Earth Hour Candlelight Yoga - 7:30-9:30pm. Gentle Hatha Yoga practice with live acoustic unplugged music. Celebrate and support Mother Earth. Evening lit by candlelight only. No electricity. Teas, snacks and light vegan food

afterglow. $20. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby & Dave 248-556-0992. See ad page 54. MELT Method for Hand & Foot - 1-2:30pm. Erase pain & tension in your hands, feet, neck, & low back brought on by everyday stress, overuse, and aging. Re-hydrate connective tissue in your body for vibrant health & pain free movement. $35. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 54.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

Anti-Inflammatory Markers and What to Look For - 6:30pm. Understanding how our body protects us and what to look for when seeking care. In this seminar, you will learn what tests you can order to make sure you are healing and on the right path to wellness. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. Space limited. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 39. Taking the ‘Die’ Out of Diet - 6:30-8:30pm. Cardiologist Dr. Williams presents compelling evidence that dietary changes can improve cardiovascular health, the impact of diet on heart disease risk factors and the evidence for decreasing mortality with plant-based nutrition. Cost: $20-30. PBNSG.org event. Seaholm High School, 2436 West Lincoln, BIRMINGHAM.

FRIDAY, MARCH 31

Runners & Walkers Performance Workshop - 7pm-9pm. Enhance your efficiency with focus on technique & core/hip strength in this workshop designed to improve overall performance using Yoga, Pilates & Tai-Chi to tap into your core, reduce impact & injury. $25. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Baking the Paleo Way - Noon. Jin Lisa Cazallis for this new class and learn new recipes, grasp a basic understanding about Paleo, sample all the delicious recipes and take home a few new recipes for your collection. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. Space limited. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 39.

markyourcalendar

Thermography Breast Imaging

Thermography, a well-known alternative to mammography is a safe and early detection tool that does not use radiation, compression, any personal contact and creates no pain. Cost is not covered by insurance ($165).

Fridays, April 7 & June 2

The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Suite 100, CLARKSTON. Across from DTE Energy Theatre on Sashabaw Road. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 248-797-1191.

continued next page... March 2017

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

Nutrition Response Testing - 6:45-8pm. Are you getting results from your health practitioner? We can help! Learn how this powerful technique can guide you back to health. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist. FREE! Clear Choice Natural Healthcare, 1953 W South Blvd, TROY. Call 248-879-1900 to register.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

Spring Into the Healthy Body of Your Dreams Noon. (also 2:30pm in Beverly Hills - see below). Get to your unique prescription for a healthy body and lose weight…the healthy way! Take this opportunity to help understand your own unique needs. FREE. Better Health Market, 14105 Hall Rd, SHELBY TWP. Space Limited. RSVP 586884-6160. See ad page 39. Spring Into the Healthy Body of Your Dreams - 2:30pm. See description in event at noon directly above this listing. FREE. Better Health Market, 17696 W 13 Mile, BEVERLY HILLS. Space limited. RSVP 248-645-5500. See ad page 39.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

Fortify Your Life - 1-2pm. Natural health physician and bestselling author Tieraona Low Dog, M.D. provides a personalized approach to using nutritional supplements for your specific health needs, helping you navigate the complex and often confusing landscape of vitamins, minerals, and more. FREE speaking event. Start Living Better Expo, Southfield Civic Center, SOUTHFIELD.

ongoingevents Submit online by the 12th of each month. Visit NACalendar.com for guidelines and online forms. RSVP events to confirm details due to possible changes.

Dynamic Hatha Yoga - 9-10:15am. Join Caroline for this powerful blend of Hatha Yoga postures to strengthen, tone and keep your relaxed and at ease. Great class for all levels! $15. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby & Dave 248-556-0992. See ad page 54. Yin Yoga - 11:30am. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54. Ecstatic Dance Detroit - 12-2pm. 2nd & 4th weeks. Come dance your mind at Rhythmic Renewal. Find your own rhythm & move to your own beat as we develop the language of our bodies moving freely to music Donation. Excite the Night Dance Studio, 483 W Marshall St, FERNDALE. Norm 248-321-4642. 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. Why is it that something so simple can sometimes be so challenging to us? Let us help you learn how to start or keep your meditation practice. Donation. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54. Basic Yoga w/Meditation - 6-7:15pm. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. ~E. M. Forster 46

East Michigan edition

Breastfeeding Info/Support: La Leche League of Warren - 10:15 am. 1st Mondays. FREE. St. John-Mac.Hosp. Med.Educ.Ctr, 12000 E. 12 Mile. Enter pkg lot @ Main Hosp. drive & bear L. Mtg in 1st bldg. on L. Aud.A. WARREN. Info: Ginny 586-940-1634. 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 32. 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. 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 32. 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 248-321-0358. See ad page 53. Vinyasa Yoga - 6-7pm. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17

Introduction to Infant Massage - 6:30-8pm. Massage can deepen the bond between you and your infant, ease colic and congestion. Please bring your baby (8wks-15mos), extra diapers, wipes and baby blanket. $5/family (mom/dad/baby). Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd., SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. 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.

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 32. Gentle Basic Yoga - 9:15-10:15am. $13 walkin. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54. 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 20.

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 32. Ashtanga Yoga - 6:30-7:30pm. Join Dave for Short Form Ashtanga every Monday night. Practice is a warm and sacred space in the tradition of the lineage. $15. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248556-0992. See ad page 54. Healthy Mind & Body Basics - 7:15-8:30pm. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

The sweetest of all sounds is praise. ~Xenophon

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. 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 32. Basic Yoga - 9:15-10:15am. Also Thur. Works for any body. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248563-8615. See ad page 54. Hypnotherapy with Frank Garfield, C.M.Ht. Also Thurs 9:30am-7pm by appt. Frank teaches and specializes in all aspects of hypnotherapy, Medical Hypnotherapy and hypnotherapy for Pregnancy and Childbirth. Free Consultation. WARREN. Call 586-751-7500. See ad page 20. 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. Chair Yoga - 1-2pm. Also Wed same time. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54. Gentle Yoga - 4:30-5:30pm. Designed with simpler poses that entail more stretching and deep breathing techniques, but you will still receive all the benefits of yoga. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54. 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 many years. $5. Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd., SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 33. Pilates/Yoga Fusion - 5:45-6:45pm. A dynamic blend of Yoga with Pilates core work. Improve posture, reduce stress and transform your body. All levels welcomed. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54. Basic Flow Yoga - 6-7pm. Works for any body. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile

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 32. Relaxing Guided Meditation - 6:30-9pm. Completely renew both mind & body. $10 donation $10. TLC Center, 661 Broadway, DAVISBURG. Patrice Donnelly 248-382-7101. Lyme Disease Support Group - 7pm. First Tuesday monthly. 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. 248354-4488. Guided Meditation - 7-8pm. Third 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. Integrity Total Wellness, 555 Barclay Cir Ste 110A, Rochester Hills. Shirley Patterson 248-884-7288. See ad page 51. 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. Restorative Yin Yoga with Val - 8-9pm. $15. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Dave & Abby 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

Yoga Express class (M-F) - 7-7:30am. $15. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54. Adult Women’s and Children’s Domestic Violence Support Groups - 10-11:30am. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, HOWELL. Info: 517-548-1350. Awareness Through Movement® - 11-11:45am. Join us for gentle movement classes designed to help you move, feel & perform optimally. Bring

Nurture Your Business Powerful online and print marketing programs. Contact us for details.

248-628-0125

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. Also Mon. same time. $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 32. Yoga/Pilates Fusion - 6-6:50pm. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

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 810-358-1419. See ad page 32.

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. Yin Yoga - 7-8:15pm. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

Basic Yoga - 9:15-10:15am. $13 walk-in.

Integrative and Wholistic Medicine Ann Y. Burton, MD

Appointments: 810-344-4635

www.AYBurtonMD.com Nyota139@aol.com

12741 S. Saginaw Street Suite 402 • Grand Blanc

(behind Grand Mall, south side)

Office: 810-344-4635 Fax: 810-695-4622 March 2017

Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. 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 32. 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 drop-in $12. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 32. Crazy Cheap Yoga/Slow Flow - 3:30-4:30pm. Proper alignment and breath.Posture held longer build muscle & inner strength. Deepen peace,build confidence,flexibility & balance~Lisa Johnson $5. Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd., SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 32. 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 248-737-6856. 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. $5. Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 33. Hot Yoga - 5:45-6:45pm. Room is heated to 95 degrees for this vigorous flow, which helps loosens up muscles and tendons and allowing deeper, longer more effective movement. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54. Ashtanga Yoga - 6-7pm. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous – 6pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, overweight, undereating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. FREE. Saint John Health System, Oakland Hospital, 27351 Dequindre Rd, MADISON HEIGHTS. Contact Grace 586-808-2148. 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. La Leche League of Lake Orion - 7:30pm.

East Michigan edition

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 drop-in or $10/class for 8-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet Wassmann 810358-1419. See ad page 32. Restorative Yoga - 5:45-7pm. 2nd & 4th Fridays. $14. 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, 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. Vinyasa Yoga - 6-:15. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. 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.

Chair Yoga - 1:15-2am. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54. Hot Yoga - 7:30-8:30am. The room is heated to 95 degrees for this vigorous flow, release toxins,strengthen the immune systems and quickly burn calories. Previous experience recommended. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 54. 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. Vinyasa Yoga - 9-10am. $13 walk-in. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54. Certified Hypnotherapists Education and Networking Meeting - 1st Sat/9:30am-12pm. Certified Hypnotherapists graduated from a state licensed school of hypnosis welcome. Includes educational presentation, workbook and computer disk. First visit FREE. Clinical Hypnosis Professional Group, WARREN. Register 586-

751-7500. See ad page 20. 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. Gentle Basic Yoga - 10:15-11:15am. $13 walkin. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54. 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. See ad page 15. Kids Yoga Fun! - 11:15-Noon. (2nd & 4th Sat) This class provides a fun filled way to cultivate self-esteem and body awareness & strong minds and bodies.while learning to release tension & relax. $10. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54. Metro Detroit Vegan Diners - 6-8:30pm. 2nd Sat. each month. Join us for dining each month at vegan-friendly restaurants in the METRO DETROIT area. Meet, dine and socialize with like-minded people. FREE to meetup group members. Organizer 248-703-2697.

classifieds

For rates, guidelines and to use our online submission form, visit NAeastMichigan.com/classifieds. Due the 12th prior to publication. HELP WANTED

LOOKING FOR PHOTOGRAPHER to create locally-themed, professional quality photos. Call Jerry 248-628-0125. VOLUNTEERING HOSPICE VOLUNTEER Opportunities - Grace Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and family. SE Michigan. Training provided. For information call the Volunteer Coordinator 888-937-4390. SEEKING COMPASSIONATE individuals to provide companionship and emotional support to the terminally ill patients throughout Lapeer, Oakland, Macomb, Genesee, Wayne, Livingston, and Monroe county. Info: Volunteer Coordinator, Hospice Compassus 248-3559900.

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

naturaldirectory ALLERGY TREATMENT Natural Networking at its best. Connecting you to the leaders in naturally healthy, sustainable living. To find out how you can be included in this directory each month, call 248-628-0125 or visit our website for more information: NAeastMichigan.com/naturaldirectory.

ACUPUNCTURE

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

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™.

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.

ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE

THE DOVE HOUSE

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 26.

JING FEI HUANG, CAC, OMD

The Downing Clinic • 248-625-6677 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston TheDowningClinic.com Jing Fei Huang is a certified Acupuncturist (CAC) & a certified Tr a d i t i o n a l C h i n e s e Medicine specialist (OMD). She has been with the Downing Clinic since 1999 and has helped many people with a variety of conditions. We d , a p p o i n t m e n t s available. See ads pg 21, 23 & 31.

Terry Robinson, RPN, Natural Therapist Advanced NAET Practitioner 725 S. Adams Rd., Ste. 185, Birmingham 248-792-2229 • NewLifeAllergy.com Computerized sensitivity testing and Natural Allergy Treatments. Certified in NAET with 16 years of experience. Specializing in environmental allergies, food allergies/sensitivities, digestive issues, skin problems, headaches, fatigue and Candida.

MICHIGAN ORIENTAL MEDICINE

ACUPUNCTURE

Clarissa Dawn Guest, RN, Dipl. Ac 2359 W. Shiawassee, Suite E, Fenton 810-750-2004

NEW LIFE ALLERGY TREATMENT CTR.

BODYWORK

1380 Coolidge Hwy, Suite 220, Troy 248-321-9200 TheDoveHouse.org

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

Core-healing and wellness b e y o n d recovery to r e l i e v e anxiety, depression, addiction, stress (PTSD) and pain. Treatment plans include Acupuncture Detox, Energy Therapy, Healing Touch and Beyond Recovery Coaching.

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.

Brad Stone SI Practitioner 2425 West Silver Lake Rd, Fenton 810-516-4337

BOWEN THERAPY WALLER WELLNESS CENTER

MARK ROGERS, LMT

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 front cover.

Mark Rogers has over 20 years of bodywork experience, treating clients with with all sorts of aches and pains. He specializes in clinically based treatments focused on assessment and treatment of postural distortions designed to balance your body so you can live pain free. Try his unique approach and feel the difference! See ad page 9.

Rhonda Sousley, Ph.D • 248-844-1414 1854 W. Auburn, Ste 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com

1775 E. 14 Mile Rd., Birmingham 248-761-4135 AdvancedBodyworkLLC.com

I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love. ~Mother Teresa March 2017

CHIROPRACTIC 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 • Dr. Heather Wills 101 South St., Ortonville • 248-922-9888 WillsFamilyChiropractic.com Wide range in care choices, from low force adjusting techniques to traditional C h i r o p r a c t i c . We specialize in Applied Kinesiology, a technique not widely found in North Oakland, that assesses the functionality of each individual. See ad page 25.

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SPIRITUAL SERVICES, PC Christine & Joe Elwart • 248-545-8510 2007 Roseland, Royal Oak PsychologicalAndSpiritualServices.com

life. See ad page 35.

Complementary therapy approaches and techniques, to help unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful

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.

COUNSELING/THERAPY ANAHID LISA DERBABIAN, LPC

Create The Life You’re Meant To Live 901 Wilshire, Suite 500, Troy 248-202-0583 • www.HelpMeToHeal.com Transform your life this year! Through deep counseling, free yourself from the past and move forward with purpose and passion in creating the life you are meant to live! We accept BC/BS, BCN, HAP (PPO), and private pay. See ad page 29.

East Michigan edition

HPS ADVANCED DENTAL CARE, PC Heather Pranzarone Stratton, DDS 4741 24 Mile Rd., Ste. C, Shelby Township 248-652-0024 • HPSDental.com

ily. See ad page 37.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY GUIDED TOUCH • DENAE TAIT 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

COLONICS/DETOXIFICATION

DENTISTRY

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.

WALLER WELLNESS CENTER

Kathy Paholsky, PhD 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com • 248-844-1414 Kathy uses the light touch commonly associated with Craniosacral Therapy in combination with manual therapy techniques to help each person achieve their optimum health. Those dealing with headaches, jaw and back pain, and chronic disorders such as fibromyalgia, SAD, inflammatory conditions, anxiety and depression find long-term benefits from regular sessions. See ad inside front cover and HealthBrief page 14.

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 fam-

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 t h e r a p y, c o s m e t i c dentistry, Invisalign & whitening. Founding member IAOMT and IABDM. See ads pages 16, 17 & 55.

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

We provide safe effective biocompatible treatment, using a multifaceted integrative treatment approach that focuses on the individual patient and their unique needs, in a kind compassionate and respectful manner. See ad page 20.

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, page 31 and NewsBrief page 10.

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

ESSENTIAL OILS YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

Karen Malone, Ind. Dist. # 840674 810-938-9099 • YL_KarenZ@yahoo.com KarenMalone.VibrantScents.com

page 29.

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

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

Marlene Wiegers, Ind. Dist. # 1000995 Marlene.YoungLivingConnect.com Facebook: Marlene Misiak Wiegers

NATURES BETTER WAY

MIND/BODY HEALING

870 W. Dryden Rd., Metamora 810-678-3131 NaturesBetterWay.my4life.com

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES SERVICES LLC

Annette R. Richards, LMSW, AAMET Level 3 Advanced Practitioner 248-334-9214 • AnnetteRichardsEFT.com

We are helping “take Transfer Factor to the World.” We also carry top quality herbal and nutritional supplements.

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.

LUCKY’S NATURAL FOODS, LLC

SOULFUL HEALING, LLC

Heidi McMeekin, LPC, Mind-Body Healer Grand Blanc/Flint area • 810-208-2487 SoulfulHealingLLC.com Soulful Healing offers mind-body healing and coaching to help you achieve all of your health and wellness goals! Weight loss, fitness, stress management. Call for info. 810-208-2487.

Become an Independent Distributor. Discover Young Living Essential Oil’s healing properties for enhancing health-yours, as well as others who seek holistic options. Free training. 810-2529807. See ad page 27.

Live healthy, buy local - since 1974 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion Historic Business District • 248-693-1209 LuckysNaturalFoods.com Vi t a m i n s , h e r b s , homeopathy, essential oils, body care, books, natural foods o rg a n i c a n d n a t u r a l grocery, gluten-free, nonest. 1974 gmo, Amish meats, eggs, live healthy • buy local & fresh turkeys for the holidays. Personalized service, knowledgeable staff, special orders, and supplement savings card available. Like us on Facebook! Open Mon-Thurs 10-7, Fri/Sat 10-6, closed Sunday.

LUCKY’S

People who throw kisses are hopelessly lazy. ~Bob Hope HYPNOTHERAPY

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.

NUTRITION/SUPPLEMENTS BAR H2O

INTEGRITY TOTAL WELLNESS 555 Barclay Circle, Suite 110A Rochester Hills • 248-884-7288 IntegrityTotalWellness.com

ALKALINE WATER

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

Award winning Bar H2O™ Alkaline Water is professionally 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.

Shirley Patterson, MA, LLPC, Cht. Quality mental health and wellness care that emphasizes trust, respect, c o n f i d e n t i a l i t y, a n d compassion. Hypnosis, IR Sauna, PEMF Therapy, Reiki, NET, Guided Mediation and more.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE FUNDAMENTAL HEALING, P.C.

Gretchen Perry, FNP-BC, NP-C 29829 Telegraph Rd., Southfield Fundamental-Healing.com • 248-601-0234 Functional Medicine for all ages, delivered in the home or office that treats the root cause of disease in the least invasive, most natural way possible. See ad page 8 & Newsbrief page 7.

The success of YOUR marketing message is about reaching the RIGHT NUMBER of qualified people... The various tools in Natural Awakenings are designed to get your message out to the most readers... who are in the right niche... in the most effective manner.

Visit MichiganHealthyLiving.com for details. March 2017

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE ANN Y. BURTON, M.D.

Holistic Primary Care Internal Medicine 12741 S. Saginaw, Ste 402, Grand Blanc AYBurtonMD.com

RESTORATIVE MEDICINE CENTER Teresa Birkmeier-Fredal MD Rochester Hills • 248-289-6349 RestorativeMedCenter.com

Fully licensed MD physician with training in natural treatments, herbal medicine, nutrition, thyroid and bio-identical h o r m o n e t h e r a p y, integrative oncology, organic acid testing, hair analysis, lyme disease, autism spectrum and allergy treatment. See ad page 47.

At the Restorative Medicine Center we utilize cutting-edge 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 9.

CUTLER INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

WALLER WELLNESS CENTER

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 pg 21, 23 & 31.

Madison Heights • 248-548-3060 Rochester Hills • 248-289-6643 LongevityHealthInstituteInc.com LewerenzMedicalCenter.com A Functional, Regenerative Holistic Medical Approach. Wellness; Hormone Replacement Therapy, IV Therapy: Vitamins, Chelation, Detox, Adrenal (Cortisol) support; HBOT Hyperbaric O2.

East Michigan edition

Catherine A. Waller, MD Pamela Thomas PA-C Dr. Alexa Schneider, PhD, PsyD, ND, RN, FNP 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 front cover.

MASSAGE THERAPY 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 include Deep Tissue 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 front cover.

VICKIE EVANS, CMT

The Downing Clinic 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com Certified in massage and i n B o w e n t h e r a p y. Provides combination of therapies as needed or requested by patients. See ads pg 21, 23 & 31.

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.

NATURAL/HOLISTIC HEALTH BIBLICAL HEALTH

Hilda Lauderman, Ph.D, RN Serving East Michigan • 810-503-4056 ”Dr. Hilda” offers programs using natural approaches to help with conditions including nutrition, thyroid function, osteoporosis and more. Also licensed as a Dr. of Ňedicine, a branch of natural medicine. Call for more information. See ad page 14.

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

Get relief today from seasonal, chemical and skin allergies; migraines; 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.

I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love. ~Mother Teresa www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING 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 39.

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 O2), Wellness; Hormone Replacement Therapy, IV Therapy: Vitamins, Chelation, Detox, Adrenal (Cortisol) support.

PETS • VETERINARY WOODSIDE ANIMAL CLINIC

ORGANIC HAIR COLORING FARRELL REIS HAIRDRESSERS 544 N. Old Woodward, Birmingham 248-646-1066 FarrellReis.com

100% Organic color; ammonia, PPD and formaldehyde-free. Fashion colors using certified organic extracts and natural i n g r e d i e n t s . O rg a n i c Keratin Smoothing and Nayo hair coloring systems. 20% off with this ad.

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

Complete Natural Lawn Application Products & Programs PO Box 874, Highland 248-889-7200 • A-1OrganicLawns.com We believe in protecting and preserving your family and home environment with natural fertilizers that use the power of nature to beautify your property. See ad page 42.

ORGANIC SKINCARE NEALS YARD REMEDIES

Melinda Kimmer, Group Leader 217-821-1490 Melinda.NYROrganic@gmail.com We b e l i e v e i n s a f e 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 26.

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 42.

PHYSICAL FITNESS KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS INSTITUTE

PILATES UNBOUND PILATES & YOGA Courtney Jones • 248-459-9014 822 N. Main St., Rochester UnboundPilatesYoga.com

De-stress and Focus. Unbound is a quaint space in downtown Rochester for Pilates and Yoga. We specialize in anatomy/ alignment based, small group classes for all fitness levels.

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 beyond talk therapy. 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 front cover.

MADELEINE SEGUIN MA, LPC

StarsofWellness Counseling • 586-262-4153 44056 Mound Rd, Ste 105, Sterling Heights StarsofWellness.com By working to optimize strengths, we uncover and deconstruct the challenges that keep you from feeling well, while reconstructing your more empowered and natural self. Individuals, Couples, LGBTQ.

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

Adult enrichment classes in Yoga, Kick-fit and Women’s self-defense. Traditional TaeKwon-Do training for ages 5 through seniors. Visit website for class schedule and offering. See ad page 32.

PHYSICAL THERAPY LISA PONICHTER • 248-321-0358 Feldenkrais® Method, Physical Therapy 3121 South Rochester Rd, Royal Oak AwakeningMovements.com

A physical therapist specializing in the Feldenkrais Method ® optimizes posture, strength, flexibility and balance. Minimize pain, increase efficiency and fluidity while exploring gentle, transformative movement patterns which bring out your best.

REFLEXOLOGY 1MASSAGE4U

950 E. Maple Rd., Ste 210, Birmingham Julian Myftiu • 248-996-0353 1Massage4U.com Trained in Italy under Master Reflexologies, Specialize in Tui Na (Chinese) Massage and highly experienced in Shiatsu, Myofascial Release, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Therapeutic Touch. Lipo-massage by Endermology. He is certified Tai Chi Chuan instructor in Venice, Italy.

March 2017

REGISTERED DIETICIAN

YOGA Santosha (Sanskrit): Contentment, peace, gratitude

Kids Yoga

2nd & 4th Saturday of the month 11:15 am to noon

Call 586-949-5515 for details! See the calendar in this magazine for our other classes and special events.

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

SantoshaYogaMi@yahoo.com

www.SantoshaYogaMI.com

The secret of

getting ahead is getting started. ~Mark Twain

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 front cover.

Losing weight doesn’t have to be hard when you unlock the knowledge from your DNA. Capture your roadmap to successful weight loss. DNA report + Personal step by step system + Proven Weight loss/maintenance. See ad page 18.

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

KATHLEEN STRAUCH

Yoga & Wellness for every body including Yin, Basic, Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Hot Yoga. We also have Massage & Reflexology Therapists. We offer monthly workshops and Yoga Teacher Training as well.

Certified Advanced Rolfer® The Downing Clinic 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com Kathleen has over 25 years of Rolfing experience and uses her skills to increase motion and reduce pain for her patients.Rolfing® Structural Integration or SI, is a system of bringing the human body back into proper alignment through education and deep soft tissue manipulation. See ads pg 21, 23 & 31.

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 27.

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

East Michigan edition

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

BODHI SEED YOGA & WELLNESS

ROLFING

WEIGHT LOSS

PROFILE WEIGHT LOSS

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.

HOUSE OF YOGA

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

STRONGHEART YOGA

8373 Old 13 Mile Rd • Warren 248-563-8615 StrongheartYoga.com Whether you are practiced or new to yoga we offer yoga for every body, nearby. Check our schedule for classes on our website.

People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude. ~John C. Maxwell

www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

Healthy Smiles Don’t Bleed, And Now Healthy Smiles Don’t Snore!

Founder, Innovators, Science-based Mercury-free dental care that respects what goes into your body and the environment. First in Michigan to be Certified in The Health Start™ and the non-surgical DNA Appliance™, because only a dentist can treat dentalrelated conditions like Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children, Teens and Adults. Free assessment for your child at: www.TheHealthStart.com Don’t like to wear a CPAP? www.dnaAppliance.com Hours: Mon-Tues 8am-5:30pm; Wed-Thurs 7:30am-5pm most Fridays 8am-3:30pm

Regiani Holistic Dental Center

David W. Regiani DDS NMD IBDM MIOAMT Stephen A Harlow, DDS - Invisalign Certified Adults & Teens 10435 Ortonville Rd., Suite B, Clarkston, MI 48348 (Just south of Oakhill Rd.)

248-625-5222 • www.RegianiDental.com March 2017

Utica Doctor Providing Natural Solutions Where Medicine Fails.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I Want to Improve My Digestion”

Special Consultation Price

Consultation with Dr. Christine Normal Consultation $150

• SAVE $83 INSTANTLY • Expires 3/31/17

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

I just want to talk about all of the great things coming to Dr. Christine has done for me. I came in with at least 5 years of having problems with my bowel movements and just being constipated all of the time. Within the ﬁrst week or two, everything started changing and it’s just been going really awesome and I am so happy I came here. I just really get the feeling that Dr. Christine really cares about each and every one of her patients. I am really glad I made the choice to come. ~Dina N., Warren, 43 years old

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

It is great seeing her. I am learning a lot and I recommend anybody coming to see her. I don’t have a problem going in my car and having to ﬁnd out where the nearest bathroom or anything like that so that is a huge improvement and a lot off of my mind. ~Melinda C., Sterling Heights 53, years old

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

After my third child I was having some difﬁculty with acne and weight gain and bloating... I couldn’t get my wedding rings back on... I had a rash on my eyes. Finally, the last straw was I found 2 lumps in my abdomen and I started to get nervous. I went to my dermatologist. I went to my OB. I went to my General Practitioner, and all of them just kept telling me, you’re a mother of 3, this is just what happens. You’re going to be slow to lose weight. Your hormones change. You’re going to have acne. You’re going to be tired, all of these things keep changing because you’re a mother of 3. I was not satisﬁed with that answer and somebody suggested I come see Dr. Christine. All of those things I just talked about are GONE! I would suggest that if you are frustrated with some things in your life, healthwise, to come check it out and see what she can do for you. ~Laura G., Clinton Township 36 years old

Real Results, Don’t special miss the d Naturally screenin ocumentary g

D.C., L.D.H.S., L.I.H.S. Natural Digestive Health Specialist

www.TheDigestionDoctor.com

586-685-2222 East Michigan edition

Van Dyke

Dr. Christine M. Kaczmar

hosted Christin by Dr. e: Autism “Trace Amou nts: , Me Hidden rcury, and Th e T r @TheDigestionDoc Mar. 15 uth.” Wed., . Detail s in the NewsB Mile rief o22 n page 10 of th is issue ! 21 Mile

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