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n 2003, when we first launched our business, and eventually began publishing Natural Awakenings in Michigan, many natural modalities, techniques, treatments and even some products were just not taken seriously by many in the community; readers and practitioners alike. We have seen the gradual, but significant shift over the last 14 years as mainstream medical professionals and organizations integrate into their practices many of the modalities once ignored. Reiki is a perfect example and we encourage you to check out “Reiki Goes Mainstream” in this month’s issue. It highlights just a few of the many ways that Reiki is now being used “hand in hand” with mainstream/ allopathic medicine in our community. You’ll probably be surprised. Our mission has always been to help bridge the gap between mainstream and alternative forms of health, fitness and nutrition, with as much of a science-based approach as is possible. While we continually strive to provide information to that end, the successful integration of Reiki and other modalities can honestly be attributed to consumer demand. As patients seek alternatives to conventional approaches for health and healing, the combination, or integration, of these therapies with allopathic medicine has shown that the complementary approach helps in many new ways. We look forward to the future that the continued growth of integrative and complementary medicine brings. Everyone benefits. We also have several other articles on natural and homeopathic approaches for dealing with pain...for people and pets. Related to that, in many ways, is the article on natural approaches for helping with Shingles. And, because Summer is here, at least based on what the calendar tells us, we had to celebrate with recipes and information for grilling your own pizzas and flatbread...in the back yard! Try them out and let us know what you think. There’s plenty of time to plan for the July 4th weekend. Next month, watch for lots of great content on the benefits of natural detoxing, sustainable and affordable fashion and much more. Until then, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

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newsbriefs Season Begins at Shelby Township Farmers Market

reat foods and great friends equal great times at this season’s Shelby Farmers Market (SFM), every Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, in Shelby Township. Enjoy fresh air, reconnect with friends, hear great music, purchase the prettiest plants available and of course, select and bring home mouth-watering produce and specialty foods, running through October 21. “We are excited to announce something new at the market this year,” explains Mary Anne Demo, market master. “Each week, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., we will have a different food truck, all cooking up signature goodies. Food trucks are a fun way to try different genres of food, in a casual atmosphere. One week the menu may be specialty sandwiches and another, gourmet hot dogs, to name just a few selections on deck.” Upcoming special festivities include Dad’s Day on June 17, Pet Palooza, July 15, Trike-a-thon on Aug. 12 and more throughout the season. Market-goers are also able to experience interesting insights into history. Free tours of the Albert Kahn-designed buildings and grounds take place Saturday mornings at 11. Weather permitting, Packard Taxi rides are available at 1 p.m., with a $ 5 donation. The market is located at 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township. For more information, visit ShelbyFarmersMarket.com or call 586-943-5785. See ad page 28.

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atherine Carter, Ph.D., of Carter Institute for Natural Health Studies, is announcing the availability of Certified Holistic Consultant distancelearning training courses. “These are quality, accredited courses that can be done at home,” explains Carter. “Books and tests are sent by UPS. Read the books, take the tests, become certified. The courses are designed in a way to make sure students can learn and remember the material. They have easy access to their instructor who can answer any questions or comments they may have about the courses. This is NOT just another video course that just skims over some facts.” Celebrating nationwide availability, Carter is offering the course, which is normally $1200 for only $900 for readers who mention Natural Awakenings. “It’s never too late to be what you might have been,” she says. “Just get started.” For more information, contact Catherine Carter, Ph.D. by phone or text at 805-6252571 or visit her website at NaturalHealthClass.org. See ad page 50. Natural Awakenings Magazine

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n Tuesday, June 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Pam Popper, Ph.D., N.D. returns to PBNSG (Plant Based Nutrition Support Group) to present the latest on How PlantBased Nutrition Impacts Osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s and Autoimmune Disease. The event will be held at Seaholm High School in Birmingham. Pam Popper Popper is Executive Director of Wellness Forum Health and was featured in Forks Over Knives and Processed People. She is the author of Food Over Medicine and serves on the President’s Board for the Physicians’ Committee for Responsible Medicine in Washington D.C. PBNSG is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to evidence-based education and advocacy of plant-based whole food nutrition and an active lifestyle, to help prevent or reverse chronic disease and achieve optimal health. Admission to the event is $20 for general seating and $30 for preferred seating. Seaholm High School is located at 2436 West Lincoln, Birmingham. Tickets for this, and other PBNSG events, may be purchased online by visiting PBNSG.org.

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n Wednesday, June 14, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Gretchen Perry, of Fundamental Healing, P.C., and board certified family nurse practitioner who specializes in functional medicine, will present "How the Environment Impacts Our Health." The event will be held at the Faith Church in Troy and admission is free. "This is an interactive presentation on how genes are impacted by the environment," explains Perry," and how good nutrition improves our mood, Gretchen Perry energy and mental clarity. Learn about the mechanism behind leaky gut and the effects it can have on your 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.” The Faith Church is located at 37635 Dequindre Rd., Troy. The phone number is 248-689-4664. For more information, email Gretchen Perry at GPNP@Fundamental-Healing.com or call 248601-0234. See ad page 22.

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ecky Stevens, of Becky Stevens Holistic Alternatives, L.L.C., is pleased to announce the re-opening of her practice inside Center for the Healing Arts in

Becky Stevens Sterling Heights. Stevens is a medical intuitive and energy healer. She utilizes intuition to determine and treat the root cause of disease. She accepts all major credit cards. “Conditions treated,” she explains, “range from simple to complex, cancer, chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, vertigo and other issues.” Center for the Healing Arts is located at 38245 Mound Rd., Sterling Heights. For information call 586-294-6540 or visit: BeckyStevensHolisticAlternatives.com.

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pproximately 50 percent of American children are chronically ill, one in six have a neurological disorder and over 8 million are being prescribed psychiatric medication. America has the highest infant mortality rate of any industrialized nation. Children’s March for Humanity (CMFH) is intent on exposing the current crisis the youth of America face today. While mainstream media, medical professionals and government agencies communicate to the public these conditions are normal, CMFH strives to rebuke this conditioning by claiming chronic and neurological conditions such as eczema, allergies, asthma, ADD/ADHD, neurological tics, speech delays, autism, cancer and more are NOT normal. Once a condition is normalized, discovering root causes is no longer a concern and therefore proper healing and prevention cannot take place. Additionally, the segregation and discrimination taking place across the nation amongst the population of those who choose to decline even a single vaccine is frightening. On June 17, join the nationwide march/rally taking place in 26 cities (main march in Washington, D.C.) with a local march in Ann Arbor. They are constantly updating their list of speakers as more activists, medical professionals, legal council, authors and politicians become involved. The current list of speakers for Ann Arbor include Dr. Jeff Senechal at 11:40 a.m. and Dr. Sue McCreadie at 11:55 a.m., who will speak on Raising Healthy Children Despite your Pediatrician. CMFH’s intent is to offer alternative, holistic approaches for healing existing conditions as well as tools and resources for prevention. They invite the holistic community to join them in this effort to educate the masses in looking outside of pharma for their health needs. The Ann Arbor location is being held at Liberty Plaza, 301 S. Davison St. For information, visit their website at ChildrensMarchForHumanity.org.

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esearchers from McGill University, in Montreal, Canada, have discovered a connection between vitamin D supplementation during infancy and a healthier ratio of muscle and fat in toddlers. “We were very intrigued by the higher lean mass and the possibility that vitamin D can help infants to grow both healthy skeletons and amounts of muscle, yet less fat,” says Hope Weiler, one of the study’s authors and director of the Mary Emily Clinical Nutrition Research Unit at the university. The original 2013 study, which followed 132 infants given one of four different dosages of vitamin D daily during their first years, confirmed the connection with strong bones. The 2016 study used the same data to explore the impact of vitamin D supplementation on the toddlers’ body fat levels. The researchers found that children given more than 400 international units per day during the first year of life had an average of 450 less grams of body fat at age 3. They also found a correlation between the supplementation and lean muscle mass in the youngsters during their first three years. www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com

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esearchers from the University of Rhode Island, in Kingston, have studied the rapid increase in Lyme disease in the northern U.S. Only 11 cases of the disease, which annually impacts about 300,000 Americans, were reported in 2015 in Alabama, a state of approximately 5 million residents. Meanwhile, there were 491 confirmed cases in Vermont, with a population of less than 700,000. The researchers studied the life cycle, metabolism and behavior of black-legged ticks, collecting larvae from several eastern areas. They discovered that ticks live longer in cooler temperatures with higher levels of humidity, making northeastern climates ideal, because longer lives mean increased chance of contact. Southern ticks stay hidden underfoot in layers of leaves to stay cool and damp, making them less likely to find a human host than their northern counterparts, which reside on leaves and trees. “There has been a lot of research aimed at finding out what makes black-legged ticks more efficient hosts for Lyme disease in the north than in the south,” explains Roger LeBrun, an entomology professor at the University of Rhode Island and co-author of the study. “People have looked at everything from the effects of temperature on tick life cycles to the types of animals the ticks feed on. Probably all of these factors play roles, but our results suggest that evolutionary pressure to conserve moisture by staying under the leaf litter surface is a critical factor.”

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study from McMaster University, in Hamilton, Ontario, has found that highintensity interval training (HIIT) makes working out more enjoyable for individuals that struggle with regular exercise. Jennifer Heisz, lead author and assistant professor in the kinesiology department, observes, “Enjoyment during the first weeks of adopting a new exercise program may be especially important for

preventing dropouts.” Researchers divided 40 sedentary, healthy adults into two groups. One participated in HIIT, which consists of short bursts of intense exercises, followed by lower-intensity recovery periods, for six weeks; the other group performed ongoing moderate exercises. The researchers discovered that while both groups started out with equal enjoyment levels, the HIIT group enjoyed their workouts more as they gained strength, while the moderate group reported unchanged or decreased enjoyment levels. Natural Awakenings Magazine

Organic Sulfur Cellular Regeneration and Our Health

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ast month we spoke of the melting point and non-volatile impurities of Organic Sulfur. Linus Pauling who was the only person in history who was awarded two unshared Nobel prizes said, all modern diseases can be attributed to a mineral deficiency. “You can trace every sickness, every disease and every aliment to a mineral deficiency.” Most researchers say that Organic Sulfur is one of the most important of these minerals. We must accept that even in some terminal cases, our bodies can be given essential tools to re-build itself with oxygen; minerals; electrolytes; enzymes, amino acids to reconstruct every living cell. Focus on increasing Oxygen; lowering Acid and preventing Oxidative Stress to change your life for the better. We cannot stress the importance of this practice. Cellular regeneration takes up to seven years to regenerate all the cells in the body when the cells are healthy. Damaged cells from trauma or chemical processes cannot regenerate unless the ability to transport oxygen across the cell membrane is functioning. Oxygen is a large molecule, so nutrient uptake is also improved when the cell membrane becomes pliable and healthy. The purity of the sulfur is an important factor. Old scar tissue and various types of fibroids have been reported to resolve. This is an example of cellular regeneration in cells that have been scarred and unable to regenerate over the years following a trauma. Many folks with arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, osteoarthritis Cardiovascular disease are leading better lives now that Organic Sulfur is a part of it. Michael Dubay is founder of Bozoomer, a Michigan based company and one of the few that produces Organic Sulfur in the U.S. For more information, visit Bozoomer.com or call 800-937-0166. Contact us if you missed parts 1 through 6. June 2017

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Fresno County Superior Court Judge Kristi Kapetan has ruled that the state of California will require Monsanto to place a cancer warning label on the company’s Roundup weed killer. The ruling is the first of its kind in the U.S. and comes after a branch of the World Health Organization labeled the product’s primary ingredient, glyphosate, as a “probable human carcinogen.” Glyphosate, an odorless and tasteless toxin, has been manufactured by Monsanto for more than 40 years and sold in more than 160 countries. Monsanto will have one year to affix the warning label to all relevant products.

etting off the couch and just moving may help slow the aging process in women that do not lead active lifestyles. Researchers from the University of California at San Diego measured the telomere lengths of white blood cells in 1,481 women between the ages of 64 and 95. Telomere lengths are a measure of aging within genes. After adjusting for other health and lifestyle factors, the researchers found that the women with less physical activity had shorter telomere lengths than those with more active lifestyles.

Healthy Eating Can Improve Bone Density in Women

he importance of calcium for bone health in women is widely known. Now a new study suggests that a diet of foods considered low-inflammatory, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, may help reduce bone loss and fracture risk. Researchers from Ohio State University calculated the dietary inflammatory index (DII) of 160,191 participants using data from the Women’s Health Initiative clinical trials’ baseline food frequency questionnaires. Comparative DII data were then recorded three and six years later among 10,290 study participants to determine any changes in their individual scores. Results were also compared with the number of hip fractures reported annually for the subjects, along with bone mineral density levels from the subgroup. Women with lower DII scores had less bone loss in their hips after six years.

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A majority of Americans feel pain on a daily basis.

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of 149 million days each year, costing the U.S. economy $100 to $200 billion, reports the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Other common types of chronic pain affect musculoskeletal tissues, knees, hips or the neck. Migraines and severe headaches plague 16.6 percent

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Such statistics expose the magnitude of the problem of chronic pain. “It’s daunting, but there are many natural ways to address it that are inexpensive, effective and with what I call side benefits rather than negative side effects,” says Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, of Kona, Hawaii, author of the smartphone app Cures A-Z. Complementary, integrative or functional medicine, all names for a holistic approach to health care, offer a comforting wealth of gentle ways to address chronic pain, most of which the vast majority of conventional medical doctors are unaware, says Daniel Cherkin, Ph.D., senior investigator emeritus with the Group Health Research Institute, at the University of Washington, in Seattle. “Effective natural treatments include yoga, acupuncture, chiropractic, meditation, lifestyle changes and exercise,” notes Cherkin. “But since they’re not in most doctors’ medical training or learned repertoire for pain relief, patients aren’t offered the opportunity to try them.”

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“Pain is an indication of tissue in distress. For example, pain in the shoulder area is often an impingement of the bicep,” he says. His prescription is strengthening exercises using hand weights for the trapezoid, tricep and serratus anterior muscles. His book suggests a detailed selfdiagnosis program and the necessary exercises to strengthen muscles and relieve joint pain (more at Tinyurl. com/YassIntroInfo).

Address underlying trauma: Osteopath Maud Nerman, of Novato, California, author of Healing Pain and Injury, has broad experience in treating neurological problems and brain injuries and often focuses on physical and emotional trauma as an underlying cause of chronic pain. She explains that the autonomic nervous system that directs unconscious body functions like breathing, digestion and heartbeat is interrupted by such trauma. “Trauma literally shocks the nervous system,” she says. “The body cannot turn off the ‘fight-or-flight’ reaction, causing a firestorm of inflammation that can lead to a variety of serious diseases, overwhelming the body’s ability to manage its own healing.” Her work has showed how readjusting the body, restoring breathing and reactivating the autonomic nervous system can provide relief in short order.

Consider lifestyle, diet and supplements: “Pain is like the ‘check oil’ light on a car’s dashboard. It signals that something needs attention,” says Teitelbaum, author of Pain Free 1-2-

3. “If the oil light goes on, putting a Band-Aid over it or smashing it with a hammer won’t help.” Teitelbaum recommends an energy optimization approach he dubs SHINE that addresses underlying causes of chronic pain that has worked for 91 percent of the people he’s treated for fibromyalgia and muscle pain.

Sleep—Eight to nine hours a night helps replenish energy and heal muscles. Hormones—Treat hormone imbalances even if lab tests are “normal”.

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systems and persistent infections can lead to chronic pain.

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optimizing nutritional support, especially B vitamins, vitamin D, ribose, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and magnesium, was helpful. A healthy, high protein, low sugar diet is effectively complemented by a variety of herbs and nutrients, primarily curcumin, boswellia, willow bark and fish oil, nutrients that widespread studies show stop pain better than pharmaceuticals. He’s also a strong proponent of eliminating sugar entirely because it causes inflammation.

Exercise—Daily exercise speeds the healing process and after 10 weeks following the first four SHINE steps, will increase the capacity to exercise. For migraines, Teitelbaum advocates vitamin B2 (riboflavin). Numerous studies support the effectiveness of dosages of 400 milligrams per day to prevent migraines. After just

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six weeks of use, a German study published in the European Journal of Neurology shows thats taking a daily riboflavin supplement cut the number of migraine days in half for participants and significantly reduced the amount of migraine medication needed.

Tap for Relief: Also known as the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Tapping Solutions founder Nick Ortner, of Newtown, Connecticut, says “Tapping sends a calming signal to the amygdala in the brain, turning off the fight or flight stress response and allowing the body to heal.” The physical tapping opens up the body’s energy meridians and allows them to relax so the natural healing process can take place, Ortner explains. EFT combines tapping on specific body points while repeating appropriate affirmative statements such as: “Even though I have this [pain], I love, accept and forgive myself.” He recalls a woman that arrived at a seminar he led with a toothache that had lasted for years. Doctors had done X-rays, seen an infection and prescribed antibiotics to no good effect. He asked her if she recalled when the pain began; without hesitation, she answered, “When my mother passed away unexpectedly.” “So we started working together and the pain reduced significantly right away and eventually disappeared completely,” says Ortner. A follow-up with her dentist showed no sign of the former problem. Up to now, the EFT research is positive. One study from the Energy Medicine University, in Mill Valley,

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California, found it helped people with chronic pain (some coping with severe fatigue and fibromyalgia) feel physically and emotionally better in as little as a month; another from the Foundation for Epigenetic Medicine, in Santa Rosa, California, showed substantially reduced trauma in institutionalized abused teenagers after just one EFT session.

Meditation vs. Medication: Meditation may not resolve the underlying cause of chronic pain, but research from the University of Alabama demonstrates it can interrupt pain signals to the brain. It’s at least as effective as opioid painkillers in relieving chronic pain, according to a study led by Cherkin at the University of Washington. His team’s 342 subjects that had experienced back pain weekly for at least a year were offered either eight meditation and yoga classes, eight cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) sessions or just keeping up their own regular daily routines that did not include yoga and meditation. The results, recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, confirm what numerous other studies have reported: 44 percent experienced a “meaningful reduction” in pain within six months of the meditation or CBT sessions, equal to results reported by people taking addictive opioid pharmaceuticals. More, the pain relief continued for up to two years, even if the subjects stopped doing actual sitting meditation. “Meditation changes the way people think about pain and how they develop skills to keep it from becoming a major focus in their lives,” observes Cherkin. Regardless of the mechanism, experts in a holistic approach to chronic pain relief agree that encouraging self-control, self-determination and self-empowerment makes a huge difference in patients’ abilities to control pain more naturally and effectively. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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n a few short years, Tapping—or as some call it, the Emotional Freedom Technique—has spread like wildfire to hundreds of thousands worldwide. Once you know how you, too, can use it to reduce physical pain, stress, emotional suffering and overcome fears and painful memories. Our bodies are electrical—EEGs record electrical activity of the brain, and EKGs measure the electrical activity of the heart. About 5000 years ago the Chinese discovered a system of energy circuits in the body—they named these circuits meridians. Tapping has been developed by combining modern Western medicine with the ancient Eastern meridian points. Tapping unblocks energetic points on your body and creates quick and lasting changes in the way you feel, think, and in long term memories. It is usually painless. While Tapping is amazingly simple to use, it is recommended that you begin working with a practitioner who has been trained in the tapping techniques. Your session will involve using a ‘tapping’ script specific for you and your issue— pain, childhood issues, stress, etc. As you read the script, you also ‘tap’ on meridian spots on your head and collarbone. Tapping targets the root cause of health and wellness challenges by interrupting the body’s . Tapping is a powerful tool for enabling health mentally, emotionally, and physically. People often want to know, “How quickly will this work? Will the pain go away in just one tapping?” “How often will I have to do this tapping?” The answer is different for everyone—and the approach also changes for each person. When combined with a healthy lifestyle, including a wholesome,

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ne in three people will develop shingles (Herpes zoster) during their lifetime. Although the painful skin eruptions last only a few weeks, chronic pain can persist for several months and seriously impair quality of life long after the red rash marks disappear. Also concerning is that the rate of shingles is on the rise, according to a multidisciplinary review of relevant literature by PLOS, a nonprofit openaccess science publisher. The cause may be widespread use of the chickenpox vaccine. A decade-long Australian study published in the Medical Journal of Australia showed that as its use rose, so did the incidence of shingles. Shingles is acknowledged as being far more serious than chicken pox. Dr. Joseph Mercola, founder of the healthcare website Mercola.com, reports shingles can also lead to neuropathy, meningitis, hearing loss and blindness. Fortunately, there are six safe and effective drug- and vaccine-free ways to prevent shingles or ease symptoms.

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Vitamin C Therapy: According to Dr. Thomas E. Levy, vitamin C has been successfully used in treating shingles’ skin rash and blisters. In one study by Dr. Frederick Klenner, eight such patients received 2,000 to 3,000 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C by injection every 12 hours, supplemented by 1,000 mg in fruit juice every two hours. Seven reported complete pain relief within two hours of the first of five to seven injections. As early as the mid-20th century, a study by Dr. Mohammed Zureick of 327 shingles patients demonstrated that vitamin C injections effected complete resolution of the outbreaks in all of them within 72 hours. Fruits and Vegetables: Diets low in micronutrients including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can increase the risk by depressing the immune system. In a British community-based study

published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, researchers followed 243 shingles patients in 22 general practices in London with a control group of 483 individuals with no history of the ailment. Those eating less than one piece of fruit a week had more than three times the risk of herpes zoster versus those eating more than three a day. The same pattern occurred when they looked at combined fruit and vegetable intake. Capsaicin: Postherpetic neuralgia is a complication of shingles that can last long after initial symptoms disappear. Topical capsaicin, the spicy compound in hot peppers, may be an effective treatment. In a double-blind study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 32 elderly patients with chronic postherpetic neuralgia were treated with either capsaicin cream or a placebo. After six weeks, almost 80 percent of capsaicin-treated patients experienced relief. The researchers noted that because capsaicin avoids problems with drug interactions and systemic toxicity, it should be considered a first choice in management. A study of 143 Canadian patients in Clinical Therapeutics yielded similar results. Then, in a two-year followup of 77 of the patients, 86 percent showed continued benefits from the single six-week trial with no serious adverse effects. Acupuncture: In a Chinese study of acute shingles cases in the journal Zhongguo Zhen Jiu, 72 patients were randomly divided into two groups. One received acupuncture around the margins of the outbreak. The others received acupuncture plus moxibustion—a traditional Chinese therapy that burns dried mugwort near the skin—of the area around the needling. The acupuncture group had a relief rate of 85.3 percent, with the cessation of herpes eruptions, quicker scab healing and reduced residual neuralgia. Moxibustion-treated

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Tai Chi: A study in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society found that tai chi boosts immunity to the varicella zoster virus. In a randomized trial of 112 healthy adults, one group did tai chi for 25 weeks while another received health education. After 16 weeks all were vaccinated with VARIVAX, the live, attenuated Oka/Merck varicella zoster virus vaccine. Results showed the tai chi group had nearly twice the levels of cell-mediated immunity to the virus compared to the control group; tai chi alone increased immunity about as much as the shingles vaccine plus yielded significant improvements in physical functioning, bodily pain, vitality and mental health. In a University of California-Los Angeles study, 36 men and women over 60 were assigned either to a tai chi or control group. For 15 weeks, the tai chi practitioners received three, 45-minute instruction classes a week; their cell-mediated immunity to the varicella zoster virus rose 50 percent plus they experienced significant improvements in physical functioning.

with severe pain in the first week of zoster rash were divided into a prevention group (receiving the drug acyclovir for 10 days, plus UVB light therapy three times a week until pain relief was reached or a maximum of 15 sessions); a control group received just the drug. After one month, 58.3 percent of the light therapy patients were painfree, compared to 38.5 percent of the drug group. At three months, the ratios

Light Therapy: In a study published in Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 25 patients

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hen you have shingles, you will need to treat with nutritional supplements and homeopathic remedies to assist your body in eradicating the virus quickly. Shingles is a virus that attacks the nerve endings with rapidly growing cells that cause swelling, blisters, and can be very contagious and painful when the blisters are weeping.  L-Lysine given throughout the day, at the onset of the symptoms about 3,000 mg to 6,000 mg daily stops the virus from spreading and growing in the cells.

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o longer restricted to back rooms of metaphysical shops, reiki is being experienced by more patients and is gaining acceptance in the wider medical community. Reiki is the use of a light touch or no touch to balance the body’s energy channels, allowing it to relax to the point where it can heal. Reiki Used by Hospital Systems For Beaumont Health, reiki is not a new treatment modality because its integrative medicine program serving its Troy, Royal Oak and Grosse Pointe hospitals began 13 years ago. The program director is Gail Elliott Patricolo, who is graduate certified in complementary and alternative medicine and has been a reiki practitioner for 25 years. She says the integrative medicine program has 60 employees, including two physicians who are board certified in integrative medicine, and has a school of reiki.

“There’s no contraindications— that’s the beauty of it,” she says. For some patients in pain, even massage is contraindicated, but reiki can be offered. In addition, reiki has often been done on Beaumont’s oncology, cardiac, urology, palliative, psychiatric and pre- and post-surgical patients, never in the operating room but sometimes, at the patient’s request and with the permission of the medical staff, in hospital rooms, she says. She gives the example of reiki she provided for a cancer patient who experienced blindness, pain and anxiety following brain surgery, with the result of reduced anxiety and perception of pain. “Many healthy people come in and experience reiki just for stress reduction,” Patricolo adds. One limitation is that reiki practitioners avoid touching an active healing site, such as a surgical incision. If physicians are leery about reiki’s benefits, Patricolo says, “I would recommend that they look at some of the evidence-based research that’s coming out on reiki. At Beaumont, everything we do is evidence based.” Experiencing reiki firsthand is

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another way for physicians to understand reiki’s use for their patients. One physician who received a reiki treatment from Patricolo is Beaumont Health’s Department of Urology chair, Kenneth Peters, M.D. “I found it a profoundly moving event,” he says and compares it to the relaxation of an hour-long massage. For at least 10 years, he has been referring patients to receive reiki and other integrative therapies and has received feedback that reiki reduces patients’ stress and facilitates their coping, without any negative effects. Beaumont’s Women’s Urology Center created a soothing and beautiful room for patients to receive massage, acupuncture and reiki seven years ago, Peters says. Reiki is also provided at the pelvic pain retreat the Center hosts. Another Michigan hospital system, Henry Ford, also provides and teaches reiki. Its West Bloomfield–based Vita Wellness Center has provided integrative therapies since it opened in 2009, and its Macomb hospital has offered reiki since 2004, according to Vita’s manager, Debbie Burns, reiki master/ teacher and certified hypnotherapist. Reiki is given in outpatient and inpatient settings. “It does not interfere with any medical treatment, so it is an excellent complement before and after surgery, for wound care, for labor and delivery, general wellness and stress relief,” she says. “It can also be utilized for behavioral change, such as smoking cessation. I have also been requested by a patient to do reiki right after brain surgery while still in ICU.” Vita’s reiki practitioners work in pre-op and post-op settings and with cancer patients in infusion rooms on request. “We are currently doing data collection for the cancer patients we

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treat,” Burns explains. “We are taking before and after pain and stress scores so we can share the progress with the referring physicians, as well as the patients’ comments.” Nicola George, R.N., orthopedic coordinator for total knee/hip patients, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, says, “I genuinely believe that our patients benefit from the reiki, mentally and physically. We have had several patients who have brought in their own reiki therapist. One patient believes she used less pain medication because of her reiki sessions.” Other outcomes she reports are higher patient satisfaction and emails thanking the team for providing a Vita reiki practitioner to patients.

and got this really high fever,” she says. He was in the hospital for a week and stumped doctors, including an infectious disease specialist. During a reiki session, he felt a surge of energy leaving, and the next day the fever was gone, May says. She has done reiki for patients after though not during surgery. In addition, she says she has heard of reiki’s use for patients with joint replacements or addictions and for hospice patients to help them pass on more peacefully. May would address physicians’ skepticism of reiki by mentioning that Beaumont uses reiki, that patients feel

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hile some carmakers are filling showrooms with ever-larger gasguzzling sport utility vehicles (SUV) thanks to lower gas prices, some car buyers want to do just the opposite and go greener with their wheels. Fortunately, more eco-friendly options exist than ever before—many of which come with surprising personal benefits in addition to a cleaner, greener planet. The green share of the U.S. auto market, combining battery electrics, hybrids and plug-in hybrids, peaked at 3.8 percent in 2013, according to the Automotive News Data Center. Despite a record 59 models available now, the share was just 2.87 percent in 2016. As Millennials—the generation that could be buying 40 percent of all new vehicles by 2020—fully emerge into the marketplace, eco-car numbers could zoom, although some think it’s possible they’ll by shunning car purchases for car-sharing services. “The market has continued to shift to crossovers and big SUVs, and there aren’t many hybrid models available in those categories,” says Sam Abuelsamid, senior research analyst at Navigant Research. “We expect that to change in the next couple of years, when vehicles like the hybrid Ford Explorer reach the public.” Navigant projects only 3.4 percent annual compounded growth in hybrid sales by 2025, but a much more robust 31 percent rise in battery-run electrics. “Conventional hybrids without a plug no longer have the halo they once had,” says Bradley Berman, founder of HybridCars.com. “The cutting edge has moved to electric cars with ever-bigger battery packs and longer electric range. With gas prices at relatively low levels, the green car market remains a small niche.”

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Many of the greener choices are now a tremendous bargain for consumers. The federal government currently offers a tax credit of up to $4,500 for 30

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he automotive industry is undergoing a particularly disruptive transformation, driven by a number of consumer and industry needs, chief among them environmental protection. While hybrid vehicles and electrification have offered excellent solutions to reducing the impact of the automobile to the environment, there are still strides to be made. Automotive suppliers like Faurecia are helping automakers in this regard by pioneering research into the use of biosourced plastics, which can contribute to the reduction of a vehicle’s weight, ultimately improving fuel efficiency and decreasing emissions. Faurecia’s NAFILean is a bio-composite material that starts its production process in the ground as an agricultural crop. Using a natural, hemp-based fiber that is grown naturally, along with a more commonly used plastic called polypropylene, allows the company to mold the material into complex shapes and architectures while reducing weight – unlike a traditional plastic part. In fact, bio-based plastics like NAFILean can contribute to a substantial 20 to 25 percent weight savings, in comparison with standard plastics, and reduce the overall environmental impact by 20 to 25 percent through the components’ lifecycle (production of the component to recycling). With its North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich., Faurecia recognizes its role in helping reduce the industry’s environmental footprint, and it is committed to sustainable mobility across its three product groups – automotive interiors, seating and clean mobility technologies. For more information, see ad page 33.

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Audi A3 e-tron electrified vehicles, and many states kick in with added subsidies. Highlights include maximums available for electric vehicles (EV) with big batteries: California, $1,500 in rebates, plus single-occupant use of the high-occupancy vehicle lanes; Colorado, $5,000; Connecticut, $3,000; Delaware, $2,200; Maryland, $3,000; Massachusetts, $2,500; Michigan, $2,500; Pennsylvania, $2,000; Rhode Island, $2,500; Texas, $2,500; and Utah, $750. The Prius Prime is a prime example of the savings available. The acclaimed plug-in hybrid, with an electric range of 25 miles, starts at $27,100, before sub-

sidies (starting prices are before destination costs). In California, it would be $21,100. This means this well-equipped plugin hybrid is, for state purchasers, approximately $3,585 less than a base Prius liftback hybrid ($24,685). It’s a buyer’s market for green cars, as manufacturers incentivize them to meet federal and California fuel economy averages. Buyers are encouraged to act now before subsidies disappear. Hyundai is taking an interesting approach with its green Ioniq line, offering, beginning this year, affordable battery electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the same midsized car platform. “This is about freedom for the customer—they can choose the level of electrification that fits them,” says Mike O’Brien, Hyundai vice president of corporate and product plan-

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Battery electric: Chevrolet Bolt

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f you want to travel green, but you’re not necessarily in the market to buy an electric car yet, General Motors is offering another option. The automaker launched Maven, a car share program giving customers a chance to drive a car that runs on electricity. Maven customers use their smartphones to locate, reserve and unlock vehicles that range from sedans to SUVs to Volts, the environmentally friendly option that runs on gas and electricity. Maven customers can use vehicles from a couple of hours to a couple of days and when they’re done they simply drop-off the vehicles at the pick-up places. Volts offer up to 53 pure electric miles and up to 420 miles with a full charge and a full tank of gas. Maven was launched in Ann Arbor and has expanded to include Detroit, Metropolitan Detroit Airport and 13 other locations around the country. Rates in Ann Arbor start at $5 hourly plus tax, with other Natural Awakenings Magazine

locations starting at $8 hourly. Using an electric car through Maven allows drivers to make a statement while leaving less of an environmental impact. Maven only offers the fully electric Bolt EV, with a 238 mile range, in California, but GM is looking at cities across the nation to offer this vehicle. Bolt EV car share drivers are saving gas and exposing new people to driving in a totally electrified vehicle. “It presents an opportunity to switch those gasoline miles with ride share to clean electric miles,” explains Kelly Helfrich, strategy manager of Maven electric vehicles during an interview with Natural Awakenings. Maven could add the Bolt EV in Michigan in the near future. “If it’s a Maven city it’s a Bolt EV potential,” Helfrich says. To download the app, search for it in the Google Play Store for Android and the App Store for iPhone. For more information, go to Maven.com. June 2017

A Healthy Mouth: A Necessity for Total Wellness

e have all heard it time and time again, “Take care of your teeth and they will take care of you.” What we have learned over the years is that statement is rooted in absolute truth. Recently, the news has been filled with stories that link oral health and oral disease to a number of serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. It may surprise you that the subject isn’t really new. Dentists have long known that there is a strong relationship between oral health and overall health and wellness. Each year we learn more and more about how poor oral health is linked to problems elsewhere in the body. It has been linked to serious conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s Disease, respiratory diseases, and even increased risks of some cancers. Today, more than ever, it is vital to make regular trips to the dentist a part of your plan to achieve optimal health and wellness.

positively and negatively. Mercury fillings are a prime example. Most people don’t realize that their ‘silver’ amalgam fillings are up to 50% mercury. At HPS Advanced Dental Care, Dr. Stratton and her team are committed to practicing dentistry with a Biological and Biocompatible philosophy. According to Dr. Stratton, “in using the terms ‘biological and biocompatible’ we are not attempting to carve out a new specialty in dentistry, but rather to describe an attitude and philosophy that can apply to all facets of dental practice, and to health care in general: to always seek the least toxic way to accomplish the mission of treatment, to do it while treading as softly as possible on the patient’s biological terrain, and to most importantly, treat our patients as individuals.”

“At our practice we don’t just look in your mouth, we look past your mouth to see the whole picture of you individually,” says Heather Pranzarone Stratton, DDS, a Family and Cosmetic dentist in Shelby Township, MI. “Your mouth is the window to your overall health and wellness,” she says. “The state of your oral health can offer clues about your overall well-being. Oral Health and total health and wellness are more connected than you might realize.”

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American Car of the Year from a jury of automotive journalists. Prices start at $36,620, but subsidies can top $10,000.

Plug-in hybrid: Audi A3 e-tron

(image opposite page) The power (204 horsepower) and zeroto-60 mph time capability is similar to the Bolt, but the A3 offers a more sumptuous cabin and Audi’s celebrated driving dynamics. The electric range is a mere 16 miles, but 380 miles total using the 1.4-liter, four-cylinder gas engine. Prices start at $38,900, but it qualifies for a $4,500 federal tax credit and some state subsidies, too.

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ummer is high season for grilling when just about anything sizzled over high heat tastes great. Grill masters Karen Adler and Judith Fertig recently put this theory to the test when they fired up their grills—gas and charcoal—to cook bruschetta, panini, flatbreads and pizzas. The results tasted so good that they created a cookbook: Patio Pizzeria: Artisan Pizza and Flatbreads on the Grill. Here are a few pointers using a backyard charcoal-style approach, with toxin-free hardwood lump charcoal, or a barbecue gas grill. Grill grates can be plain or fancy, from a pizza stone to a high-heat pizza oven—all can bring out that charcoal earthiness.

Great Grilled Breads

“No patio pizzeria repertoire is complete without a signature grilled bread. It’s one of the easiest and most flavorful appetizers ever,” says Adler. This dish starts with good whole grain bread, liberally brushed with extravirgin olive oil on both sides, and then grilled and topped with any number of vegetable mixtures, from fresh sliced tomatoes to sautéed bell peppers or broccoli rabe and garlic. “The bread slices should be big enough to manage on the grill grates with longhandled grill tongs,” she says. “Simply cook on each side until the bread has good grill marks, then add toppings.” For flatbread, Fertig suggests starting with a pound of fresh pizza

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dough—healthy grain, if preferred— cut into four pieces. Pat each piece into an oval on a floured surface. “The good thing about flatbread is that it can be just about any shape, so the pressure is off to make it perfectly round.” Brush each oval with olive oil before transferring it directly onto the hot grill grate. When the dough bubbles up like a pancake, turn it with grill tongs and cook the other side. Then top the grilled flatbread with mixtures like honey, pistachios and chive blossoms or freshly chopped herbs and grated pecorino cheese. “Grilled flatbread can go vegan, vegetarian or ‘omnivore-ean’,” she says.

Tiny Pizzas with Big Flavor

Another variation is to step up from flatbread to small, individual pizzas, or pizzettes. For this, use the same fresh pizza dough, but roll it into four perfect rounds. One by one, the rounds go on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brushed with olive oil. “Placing the dough on the oiled parchment paper first and then flipping it upside-down on the grill grates helps keep the dough’s shape better than placing it directly on the grates by hand. This quick flip-andpeel motion is easy once you do it a time or two. Keeping the pizzas small also makes them easier to maneuver on the grill,” advises Adler. After each pizzette bubbles up like a pancake, it needs to be turned and moved to the indirect, or no-heat, side of the grill. There, it gets pizza toppings and can sit for a while with the grill lid closed, so the toppings melt. Served with a fresh salad or summer fruit, a flatbread or pizzette makes for a perfect summer meal on the grill.

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each portion into a 6-to-8-inchdiameter circle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush olive oil into a circle that’s a little larger than a pizza, and then place a pizza on the oiled circle. Brush the top of the pizza with olive oil. Lift the pizza by holding the ends of the parchment paper. At a height of about 6 inches above the grill, flip the circle of dough onto the hot side of the grill grates. Quickly peel off the parchment and close the lid. Grill the pizza for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it has good grill marks. Turn the pizza with tongs and move it to the indirect side. Spread the pizza with one-quarter of the ricotta and sprinkle with one-quarter of the Pecorino Romano. Cover and grill for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Repeat the process with the other pizzas. To serve, top each pizza with 1 cup of arugula.

brilliant. Pile the greens, still dripping with olive oil, atop the toasted bread for an appetizer or delicious side with pasta or pizza. For the sautéed broccoli rabe: 8 oz broccoli rabe, chopped 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 /8 tsp kosher or sea salt Pinch of red pepper flakes (less than 1/8 tsp) For the bruschetta: 8 slices (½-inch-thick) of Italian country (or gluten-free) bread 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil For the sautéed broccoli rabe, in a large skillet on the stovetop, heat 2 tablespoons of water and add the broccoli rabe and garlic. Cook until soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the red pepper flakes and salt. Adjust the seasonings to taste. For the bruschetta, prepare a mediumhot fire in the grill. Brush each slice with the olive oil and grill 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until it has good grill marks. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the wilted broccoli rabe on each bruschetta and serve warm.

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curry paste and lime juice in small bowl. Set aside. For the shrimp pizzettes, soak 8 (12inch) bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Prepare an indirect medium-hot fire in the grill, with heat on one side and no heat on the other. Thread the shrimp onto the prepared skewers and brush with olive oil. For the shrimp pizzettes: 1 lb large shrimp (31 to 35), peeled and deveined Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing 1 lb prepared pizza dough, whole wheat, natural grain or gluten-free if preferred Unbleached all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour for rolling out and dusting ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro For the green curry coconut sauce, stir together the coconut milk, green

Lift the pizza by holding the ends of the parchment paper. At a height of about 6 inches above the grill, flip the circle of dough onto the hot side of the grill grates. Quickly peel off the parchment and close the lid. Grill the pizza base for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it has good grill marks. Turn the pizza with tongs and move it to the indirect heat side.

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Spread the pizza with one-quarter of the green curry coconut sauce. Cover and grill for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the topping has melted.

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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush olive oil into a circle that’s a little larger than a pizza, and then place a pizza on the oiled circle. Brush the top of the pizza

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Fast-paced action is a hallmark of pickleball. paddle hits the plastic ball. (Sample video at Tinyurl.com/ WinningPickleballShot.) Christine Barksdale, 48, of Vancouver, Washington, USAPA’s managing director of competition and athlete services, played league tennis from childhood into adulthood until she transferred her passion to pickleball. She assesses that half of participants are “totally focused on pickleball,” while the rest see it as a way to improve their volleying skills for tennis. “It definitely improves reflexes. It’s easy for beginners to pick it up and have fun.” It also introduces kids to racquet sports. Stretching the shoulders before playing is advised by licensed sports massage therapist Brian Horner, who works with athletes at pickleball, tennis, racquetball and beach volleyball tournaments in Arizona, California and elsewhere. The shoulder is like the handle of a whip in these sports, says Horner, who authored the new ebook Complete Guide to Winning Pickleball (PickleballTournaments.com). “If it isn’t operating normally, when more pressure is applied it can strain the elbow and wrist.” Swimming, especially backstrokes, is advised because therapists regard water as a friend of shoulders. “Sixty to 70 percent of the people that play [here] are retired,” says Steve Munro, owner of the West View Tennis Center, in Morgantown, West Virginia. He also sees the sport as a nice transition for older tennis players. Pickleball was invented in Washington’s Bainbridge Island in 1965 by then Congressman Joel Pritchard and businessman Bill Bell. Along with the Pacific Northwest, some other major pockets of popularity include Chicago, Phoenix, southern Utah, Orange County, California; and Collier, Lee and Miami-Dade counties, in Florida.

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both regular tennis performance and overall fitness. According to CardioTennis.com (which includes a sample video), men can burn between 500 and 1,000 calories in one, hour-long class; women, between 300 and 500. Estimates put the number of players currently engaging in such clinics at 1.82 million nationwide. “Tennis is a chief component of Cardio Tennis, but it’s much more. It’s a group fitness activity, a major workout that increases the heart rate,” says Chris Ojakian, a global Cardio Tennis trainer and executive director of racquet sports with Elite Racquet Sports, of Marina del Rey, California. They manage and operate tennis programs at facilities nationwide. A session often consists of a five-to-seven-minute dynamic warm-up including stretching, tossing tennis balls and light tennis play; more tennis lasting 10 to 12 minutes, including “cardio blast” sideline activities like quick footwork drills and jumping jacks when changing sides; 30 minutes of point-based tennis games with constant rotation of players and more cardio blasts; and

a five-to-10-minute cool down. “Participants are moving during the times they’d be waiting their turn to hit the ball in regular tennis clinics, and it works on the kind of quick footwork that’s done in competition,” explains Ojakian, the 2011 U.S. Professional Tennis Association California Pro of the Year. Sessions, which also include party music and heart rate monitors, are “so fast paced and fun, people often can’t believe when they’re over,” he enthuses. “It accomplishes so much in one hour.” Larry Carlat, of Venice, California, editor in chief of PurpleClover.com, credits participating in Cardio Tennis sessions with Ojakian twice a week and a healthier diet in the last three-plus years for losing 25 pounds. “You’re never standing still for more than a couple of seconds, and my footwork has improved,” says the 20-year tennis player. “Chris also provides tennis tips during classes. It’s fun and run!” Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a freelance editor and writer, including for Natural Awakenings magazine.

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therapies, nutrition and diet, homotoxicology and homeopathy. Several key homeopathic remedies recommended for human relief in osteoarthritic knee, hip and finger joints by Dr. Vikas Sharma, of Chandigarh, India, may also be helpful for pets with joint injury and pain, according to The Arthritis Solution for Dogs & Cats (PetCareNaturally.com). Consult a holistic veterinarian for individual treatment options.

Arnica This is a mainstay of homeopathy, as noted in the New World Veterinary Repertory, and applies to anything related to bones and joints. It is useful for chronic arthritis, especially if the painful parts of the body seem to worsen when moved or touched.

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Pets with advanced arthritis showing joints that are thickened or deformed may benefit from kali. Stiffness and pain are typically worse in the morning from cold, damp weather, so that’s an ideal time for applying prescribed treatment.

Calcarea carbonica This remedy may ease deeply aching arthritis, particularly if bony or fibrous tissue has formed around joints. Avoid cold and dampness. Signs alerting a veterinarian to the problem may include muscle weakness, fatigue from exertion and a feeling of chilliness or sluggishness (these pets may also be hypothyroid).

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overwhelmed by Choices? - Noon. Are you overwhelmed by the idea that there are supplements you “must take,” or foods you “should eat?” Dr. March is a board certified EXPERT in natural medicine. Partnered with a clinical nutritionist specializing in whole foods and prevention of disease, she will help you navigate information overload and choose the most effective natural therapies. FREE. Better Health Market, 14105 Hall Rd, sHelbY tWP. Space Limited. RSVP 586-884-6160. See ad page 27.

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West river trail bike ride - 10am. Join Crossroads Sierra Club for an easy 15 mile pedal on the West River Trail along the Huron River and ends at Dexter-Huron Metropark. Optional lunch at a local restaurant after ride. Helmets required. Cost: free, but requires Metropark entry fee. Hudson Mills Metropark - 8801 N Territorial Rd, DeXter; meet at the Activity Center parking lot. Info: 734-355-3822. Chakradance base Chakra Journey - 3-5pm. In this 2-hour Chakradance movement meditation workshop we will explore the base chakra. The base chakra is red and represents the earth, our ancestors, our stability and security. Come learn more! $20. The Relaxation Station, 208 N. Main Street, DAVison. Janice Walker 810-280-7640. See ad page 54.

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summer Grilling - Vegan style - 6:30pm. Valerie Wilson, A.K.A. Macro Val. Summer time means cooking out side and grilling. Many people are at a loss as to what to grill for anyone following a vegan or vegetarian diet. Chef Val will teach how to season and grill Tempeh, and a variety of vegetables. All recipes are vegan and gluten-free. FREE. Plymouth Better Health Market, Suite E, 44427 Ann Arbor Rd, PlYMoutH. Space limited. RSVP 734-455-1440. See ad page 27. the Miracle Molecule - 6:30pm.Learn about Hyaluronic Acid (HA) at this informative seminar. HA is one of the most hydrophilic (water-loving) molecules in nature with numerous benefits for the human body and it can be described as “nature’s moisturizer.” FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, noVi. Space limited. RSVP 248735-8100. See ad page 27. 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.

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introduction to essential oils - 1-2pm. Essential oils are versatile natural solutions. Learn how to use them as bug repellent, skin support for summer cooling off in the heat and so much more! Learn how essential oils can fit in your life FREE. Waller Wellness Center, 1854 W. Auburn Road, roCHester Hills. Naomi Martoia 844-8441414. See ad inside front cover.

healing, moving meditation practice that promotes that wonderful state of calm vitality known as well being. Tune and balance your whole body/ mind/spirit! $18. Healthy Habitz 4 Life, 545 South Main Street, FrAnKenMutH. Janice Walker 810-280-7640. See ad page 54. summer Grilling - Vegan style - Noon. Valerie Wilson, A.K.A. Macro Val. See description from event on June 7 directly above. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, noVi. Space limited. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad page 27. overwhelmed by Choices? - Noon. See description on June 3 event above. FREE. Better Health, 33452 Van Dyke, sterlinG HeiGHts. Info/RSVP: 586-884-6160. See ad page 27. belly Dance Workshop - Noon-2pm. FUN! Learn to dance American Tribal Style Belly Dance. Improve your posture, build body awareness, and increase strength & flexibility. $30. The MINDs Eye, 15300 21 Mile Road, MACoMb. Gundi Gerhardt Limited space RSVP 586-468-6463. See ad page 10. Five Ways for Men to Age like Champs - 3pm. There are ways to boost your energy, prevent disease, and age like a champ but are you doing them? Things like heart disease, low testosterone, metabolic syndrome, and benign prostatic hypertrophy respond well to life style modifications and natural medicine. Dr. Morgan discusses his 5 favorite recommendations for keeping men healthy so they can age like champions. FREE. Frandor Better Health Market, 305 N Clippert, e. lAnsinG. Space limited. RSVP 517-332-6892. See ad page 27.

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Cars ‘r’ stars - 8am-3pm. Car Show / Swap Meet returns to the Historic Packard Proving Grounds “Hoods in the Back” -Highlighting rear-engine cars Unique feature display of Tucker, Stout Bcaarab, Fw, Corvair and others music $5. 49965 Van Dyke, sHelbY toWnsHiP. Maryanne Demo 586-943-5785. See ad page 28.

Plant-based transition 101 - 6:30-8pm. Everything you need to know to cook plantbased meals with whole food and oil free cooking techniques. Pre-registration is required to guarantee a seat. $15. Groves High School , 20500 West 13 Mile Road, beVerlY Hills. 248-919-8726.

living a life of spirit & Devotion - Noon2:30pm. In this workshop Naren will share his wisdom from years of living in Ashrams, singing to the Divine and doing spiritual practices. He will guide us on how to live a life of devotion in our modern life $35. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, berKleY. Abby & Dave 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

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lakshmi Puja & Kirtan with naren - 7:3010pm. Come experience an authentic Indian Puja (ritual ceremony) and Kirtan of songs of India. Master Pujari and musician, Naren, will lead us to the sacred waters of devotion like no one else can. $20. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, berKleY. Abby & Dave 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

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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 21.

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Meridian stress Assessments - 4-7pm. Using the Electrodermal (EDS) computer, Juli Johnson

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Saturday, June 17

Dad’s Day at Shelby Farmers Market - 9am2pm. Special Events with Dads in Mind! FREE. 49965 Van Dyke , SHELBY TOWNSHIP. Maryanne Demo 586-943-5785. See ad page 28. Island Lake Recreation Area Paddle & Pedal 2017 - Noon-4pm. Crossroads Sierra Club outing. Drop your bicycle at Riverbend in our attended bicycle storage area. Drive to the Kent Lake parking lot with your boat, or rent one there. Paddle on the Huron River Water Trail to Riverbend. Bike back on paved trails: 3, 5, and 12 mile options. Cost: Boat rental (if not bringing your own) – canoes $20/ kayaks $10, plus state park entry fee or passport Island Lake Recreation Area, 6301 Kensington Rd, Brighton. Info: 734-355-3822. Space Clearing Workshop - 2-3:30pm. Learn to Cleanse and Raise the Vibration of your home and business in this powerful workshop. Pre-register $25, at door $30, The MINDs Eye, 15300 21 Mile Road, MACOMB. Register: Adam 586-468-6463. See ad page 10.

Monday, June 19

Daily Essential Oil Habits. - 1-2pm. Learn how to utilize Essential Oils for Health, Energy and Vitality and make essential oils a daily habit in your life. FREE. Waller Wellness Center, 1854 W. Auburn Road, ROCHESTER HILLS. Naomi Martoia 844-844-1414. See ad inside front cover.

Wednesday, June 21

Summer Solstice Weeknight Hike - 7pm. Join Crossroads Sierra Club to take advantage of the longest day of the year. This will be a 3 mile hike around Wildwing Lake and other trails. Cost: free, but requires Metropark entry fee. Kensington Metropark, entrance off Kensington Rd just north of I-96, Brighton. Meet at the Nature Center. Info: 734-355-3822.

Friday, June 23

11th Annual World of One Expo (Fri-Sun). Speakers, exhibitors and more. Birch Run Expo Center. See ad inside back cover. Spiritual Book Club - 7-8pm. Come join us to connect with others. We will be choosing books that are empowering, inspiring and that promote

spiritual growth and well-being. $5. The MINDs Eye, 15300 21 Mile Road, MACOMB. Info: Rita 586-468-6463. See ad page 10.

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Jivamukti Yoga Workshop - 11am-2pm. The roots, lineage & intelligence of Jivamukti Yoga. This form of powerful vinyasa based Bhakti yoga is extremely popular in Europe. Come find out why. Study with Master Jivamukti teacher, Abby Hoot $35. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby & Dave 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

Osteoporosis & Plant-Based Food - 6:308:30pm. Pam Popper returns to PBNSG to present how Plant-Based Nutrition impacts Osteoporosis, Alzheimers and Autoimmune Disease $20. Seaholm High School, 2436 West Lincoln, BIRMINGHAM. Jeremy 248-919-8726.

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Friday, June 30

Yoga Nidra/Yoga of Sleep - 5:45-7pm. A systematic method of complete relaxation, holistically addressing our physiological, neurological, and subconscious needs.All levels are welcomed, no experience necessary. $15. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

Sunday, July 9

Highland State Recreation Area Hike - 10am. Join Crossroads Sierra Club for a 5 mile hike through hardwoods and wetlands. Optional lunch at a local restaurant after hike. Cost: free, but requires state park entry fee or passport. 5200 Highland Rd, White Lake. (meet at the trailhead parking area in front of the historic barn - follow main road from park entrance 1.4 miles). Info: 734-355-3822.

Tuesday, July 11

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 21.

Wednesday, July 26

Island Lake Recreation Area Weeknight Hike 7pm. Join Crossroads Sierra Club for a 2 or 3 mile hike on the brand-new hikers-only Hickory Ridge trail. Cost: free, but requires state park entry fee or passport. Island Lake Recreation Area, 6301 Kensington Rd, Brighton. (meet in the Kent Lake parking lot (1st lot on left near the boat launch area-west side). Info: 734-355-3822.

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Yoga in the Park - 11am-Noon. Join us in downtown New Baltimore near the boat docks for an all level class. We are accepting food donations for St. Mary\’s food pantry. Donation. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHesterFielD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. 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. Food Addicts in recovery Anonymous – 6pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, overweight, undereating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. FREE. Royal Oak Church of Christ, 115 S Campbell Road, roYAl oAK, Contact Grace 586-808-2148. Mindfulness & Meditation - 6-7pm - 3rd Sunday monthly. Left to itself the mind wanders through all kinds of thoughts, learn techniques to help you quiet the mind, lower stress and be more at peace. 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.

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 38.

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 28. la leche league of lake orion - 10am. Daytime Series meeting: 3rd Monday. FREE. Christ the Redeemer Church, 2700 Waldon Rd, lAKe orion. Tawnya 586-604-4074. breastfeeding info/support: la leche league of Warren - 10:15 am. 1st 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 38.

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 38.

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. 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 38. Primal integration Peer Group - 6-8:30pm - 4th Mon/monthly or 3rd Mon if holiday. An opportunity to experience primal integration in a welcoming, safe community. Some participants have been involved in primal for over 45 years. Donation. Unity of Farmington Hills, 32500 W. 13 Mile Rd., FArMinGton Hills. Info: Barbara Bryan, 248 478-5559. 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.

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 38. 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 28.

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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 16. 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 Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54. 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 38. 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. Aerial Yoga - 7-8pm. Experience the anti-gravity benefits of aerial yoga. Class size limited to 8. Please pre-register. $25. The Minds Eye, 15300 21 Mile Road, MACOMB. Gundi Gerhardt 586468-6463. See ad page 10. 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.

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. Healthy Backs - 10:30-11:30am. A gentle class that takes the best of Pilates and yoga to strengthen and open the muscles of the spine. No experience necessary. $16. Unbound Pilates & Yoga, 822 N. Main St., ROCHESTER. Call Courtney Jones 248-459-9014 for complementary analysis. See ad page 53. Awareness Through Movement® - 11-11:45am. Join us for gentle movement classes designed to help you move, feel & perform optimally. Bring a mat & 2 towels. Wear comfortable clothing. $15 drop in or 6-class card. Awakening Movements, 3121 Rochester Rd, ROYAL OAK. Lisa Ponichter 248-321-0358. See ad page 53. Aqua Gentle Joints - 12:15-1pm. Water-based class focusing on slow, gentle, range of motion exercises for all joints in a therapeutic pool. $15. Sola Life & Fitness, 1555 East South Blvd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Marko 248-267-5674. Midday Meditation - 1-1:15pm. Revitalize and quiet your mind with meditation. Join Julie Levinson, Vita yoga teacher, as she helps you relax and focus. May also include Reiki. FREE. Vita Wellness Center at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, 6777 W. Maple Rd., WEST BLOOMFIELD. 248-325-3870. Chair Yoga - 1-2pm. 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 38. Yoga/Pilates Fusion - 6-6:50pm. $13 walkin. 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 38. Effortless Meditation Class - 7pm-8pm. FREE meditation class open to all. Emphasis on using the breath as a tool for Effortless Meditation. Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. Info: Denise Everheart 248-705-5004.

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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. 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 38. 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 38. 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 16. 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 16. 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.

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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. Prenatal Yoga - 6:30-7:15pm (upcoming: 6/1, 6/8). A gentle yoga practice to enhance your pregnancy experience. This series explores breath, focus, and awareness, all while strengthening the body. $22. Unbound Pilates & Yoga, roCHester Hills,. Courtney Jones 248459-9014. See ad page 53. Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association support Group - 6:308pm. 4th Thur. Open to public, FREE and attended by families, caregivers, and friends of persons with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease and other related dementia disorders. lAPeer Library- Margurite D. Angeli Branch. FREE. Info: Amy DeNise 810-732-8500. Community Group Meditation - 7-7:45pm. Join us every Thursday evening for community group meditations. Donation. The MINDs Eye, 15300 21 Mile Road, MACoMb. Gundi Gerhardt 586468-6463. See ad page 10. la leche league of lake orion - 7:30pm. Evening Series Meeting: 2nd Thursday. Toddler Meeting: 4th Thursday. Babies and children welcome. FREE. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. Baldwin, lAKe orion. Tawnya 584-604-4074.

Yoga - 9-10:15am. All fitness levels welcome, Bring own yoga mat. Certified Instructors. $15 / class drop-in or $10/class for 8-class card. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, lAPeer. Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ad page 38. 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. Mindfulness & Meditation - 7:30-8:30pm 1st Friday of the month. Left to itself the mind wanders through all kinds of thoughts, learn techniques to help you quiet the mind, lower stress and be more at peace. Donation. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHesterFielD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

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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. shelby Farmers Market - 9am-2pm. Fresh produce, plants, honey, maple syrup and more! New this year - a specialty food truck onsite each week! Plus, special events & music, too. FREE. Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke, sHelbY toWnsHiP. Mary Anne Demo 586943-5785. See ad page 28. 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 586751-7500. See ad page 28.

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 28. Kids Yoga! - 11:15am-12pm - 2nd & 4th weeks. $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.

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

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Chinese Health Clinic • 248-276-8880 Hailan Sun, MD (China) Dipl. Ac 3075 E. Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills CHealthClinic.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 28.

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

A process that releases restrictions in the connective tissue of the body, bringing the body into more smoothly functioning relationships, while reducing aches, pains and creating feelings of health and wellbeing.

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

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Terry Robinson, RPN, Natural Therapist Advanced NAET Practitioner 725 S. Adams Rd., Ste. 185, Birmingham 248-792-2229 • NewLifeAllergy.com

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 17, 19 & 21.

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

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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.

Bowen Therapy MARK ROGERS, LMT

1775 E. 14 Mile Rd., Birmingham 248-761-4135 AdvancedBodyworkLLC.com 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 18.

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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 35.

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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.

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

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Stefanie Kullmann, LCMT RhythmInBalance.com • 313-355-0871 Inside Red Lotus Yoga, Rochester Hills CranioSacral Therapy, Thai Yoga Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Reflexology, Reiki ~ meeting your relaxation needs at your comfort level.

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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 25.

psyCHologiCal and spiritual serViCes, pC Christine & Joe Elwart • 248-545-8510 2007 Roseland, Royal Oak PsychologicalAndSpiritualServices.com

life. See ad page 18.

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

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

Beautiful, natural looking Mercury free/Mercury safe, ﬂuoride free fillings and restorations. TMJ/ TMD/CranioFacial Pain diagnosis & treatment, Non-surgical periodontal therapy, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign & whitening. Founding member IAOMT and IABDM. See ads pages 11 & 29.

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 35.

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Kathy Paholsky, PhD 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com • 248-844-1414

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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.

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, and page 8.

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

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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.

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Hps adVanCed dental Care, pC Heather Pranzarone Stratton, DDS 4741 24 Mile Rd., Ste. C, Shelby Township 248-652-0024 • HPSDental.com

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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-

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integrity total wellness 555 Barclay Circle, Suite 110A Rochester Hills • 248-884-7288 IntegrityTotalWellness.com

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.

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

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Marlene Wiegers, Ind. Dist. # 1000995 Marlene.YoungLivingConnect.com Facebook: Marlene Misiak Wiegers 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 39.

Ann Y. Burton, M.D.

Integrative Medicine Specialist 12741 S. Saginaw, Ste 402, Grand Blanc AYBurtonMD.com Fully licensed MD physician with training in natural treatments, herbal medicine, nutrition, thyroid and bio-identical hormone t h e r a p y, i n t e g r a t i v e oncology, organic acid testing, hair analysis, lyme disease, autism spectrum and allergy treatment. See ad page 46.

Cutler integrative medicine

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.

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

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 22.

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 17, 19 & 21.

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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.

Restorative Medicine Center Teresa Birkmeier-Fredal MD Rochester Hills • 248-289-6349 RestorativeMedCenter.com

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.

Waller Wellness center

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.

Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold. ~Zelda Fitzgerald June 2017

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.

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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 17, 19 & 21.

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

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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.

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Mediation serViCes DR. BARLOW • 248-438-8254

Professional Mediation Services 31800 Northwestern Hwy., Ste 340 Farmington Hills • DrLBarlow.com Affordable and c o n f i d e n t i a l f a m i l y, divorce and post-divorce out of court settlements by mediation. A neutral third-party to help reach a fair and equitable settlement. Evening and weekend appointments.

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.

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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.

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nutrition/suppleMents BAR H2OtM 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.

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

luCKy’s natural foods, llC

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.

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Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself. ~Marcus Tullius Cicero 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 9.

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organiC Hair Coloring farrell reis Hairdressers 544 N. Old Woodward, Birmingham 248-646-1066 FarrellReis.com

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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. See ad

pHysiCal fitness Korean Martial arts institute 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 38.

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

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

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

We believe in protecting and preserving your family and home environment with natural fertilizers that use the power of nature to beautify your property. See ad page 41.

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.

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pilates unbound pilates & yoga Courtney Jones • 248-459-9014 822 N. Main St., Rochester UnboundPilatesYoga.com

Posture Analysis.

Woodside aniMal CliniC

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

Your diet is a bank account. Good food choices are good investments. ~Bethenny Frankel

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. Call for your Complementary

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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.

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Stars of Wellness 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.

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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 Shiats u, Myofas cial Release, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Therapeutic Touch. Lipo-massage by Endermology. He is certified Tai Chi Chuan instructor in Venice, Italy.

YOGA Santosha (Sanskrit): Contentment, peace, gratitude

Yoga in the Park in downtown New Baltimore

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registered dietiCian Waller Wellness Center

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

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WeigHt loss longeVity HealtH institute Weight Loss & Nutritional Counseling Madison Heights • 248-548-3060 Rochester Hills • 248-289-6643

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

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Charlyce Walsh, RN, BSAH, NP 248-792-5168 • ProfileWeightLoss.com

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

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Janice Walker, CMRM • 810-280-7640 jkwalker58@comcast.net PureandSimpleReiki.weebly.com Janice is the first Certified Medical Reiki ™ Master in the state of Michigan. Offering Reiki for relaxation, healing, and support in Genesee County and surrounding areas.

WoMen's HealtH trilliuM Wellness Center

Carol Spennachio, ND, DiHom, MA 23623 Farmington Rd., Farmington 248-926-4000 • TrilliumWellnessCenter.org

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