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

18 KRISTI NELSON

on Why Gratefulness Brings Happiness

20 SAFE DRINKING WATER Home Systems to Purify H2O

24 EASE REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURIES

Targeted Exercises Lower Risk of Injury

26 THANKSGIVING DESSERTS

Plant-Based Pies for Every Palate

31 SUPERCHARGE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

Natural Ways to Stay Healthy

36 NURTURING

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Hobbies Engage and Grow Healthy Kids

38 ECO-PACKAGING PROGRESS REPORT

Innovative Uses of Pulp, Paper and Mushrooms

40 GIVE ROVER A RUBDOWN

Massage Keeps a Pet at Peak Health

DEPARTMENTS 40 7 news briefs 10 health briefs 26 conscious eating 17 eco tip 37 healthy kids 13 therapy 38 green living spotlight 40 natural pet 14 global briefs 43 events calendar 18 wise words 47 ongoing events 20 healing ways 48 classifieds 24 fit body 49 natural directory

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Plant-Based Holiday Cooking Extravaganza 2018 Beverly Hills Event Offers Delicious Samples and Recipes

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n Thursday, November 15 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., the Plant Based Nutrition Support Group (PBNSG) will be presenting a holiday cooking extravaganza at the Birmingham Groves High School Cafeteria. Those who attend will be able to enjoy plant-based cooking demonstrations of dishes for holiday dinners. The event will feature favorite plant-based chefs and local restaurants including: Amber Poupore, Vicki Brett-Gach, GreenSpace, Indo, Taste of Ethiopia. The evening is hosted by Denise Kling-Pelto, PBNSG Culinary Curator. Attend this event to try delicious samples and get recipes to make the dishes at home. Tickets range from $40 to $50. The Birmingham Groves High School Cafeteria is located at 20500 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills. For more information or to reigster, visit PBNSG.org/events.

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ou're invited to join VegMichigan for a special evening at Greyline, Zingerman's event space in downtown Ann Arbor, on Thursday, November 8, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event is being held to help spread the vegan message throughout Michigan and introduce more people to the many benefits of eating vegan. Enjoy strolling vegan appetizers, complimentary local craft beers from Atwater, Shortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Arbor Brewing, Founderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and New Holland Brewing, plua a great selection of wines. Music will be presented by the local jazz trio, EventJazz. There will be prize raffles, VegMichigan merchandise for sale and the opportunity to mingle with like-minded friends including special guest Gary Yourofsky. Attendees will also have a chance to win a $75 gift card to GreenSpace Cafe, a $50 gift card to Chive Kitchen, plus a month of fruits and vegetables delivered to your door by Hungry Harvest and much more. Tickets are $75 for members (non-members $85). Ticket sales will help fund the nearly 100 events VegMichigan takes part in throughout the year, all to grow the vegan movement in Michigan. Zingerman's Greyline is located at 100 N. Ashley St., Ann Arbor. For more information or to register, visit VegMichigan.org/join-us-at-vegmichigans-fall-fundraiser.

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Energy Worker Adds New Location

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aura Franco will now be offering Resonance Repatterning sessions at Soul Practices in Ferndale. Franco has held these energy healing and reconnecting sessions since 2017. Teri Williams, shamanic energy practitioner and business coach, offers the services of soul retrieval and shamanic rebirth at Soul Practices. “I decided to add Soul Practices to my available locations because I feel that Teri Williams’ energy work is along the same healing path as Resonance RepatLaura Franco terning and I feel our work can help strengthen our community by healing our inner child and soul,” Franco says. Regarding Resonance Repatterning, she explains, “It is a modality that can help you to connect to the experiences that have shaped how you now are able handle life’s challenges. We work together to help you regain the flow of love for yourself and others, access your inner strength and gain happiness from within so you are able to live your life with purpose and meaning.” The new office is located at 800 Hilton Rd., Ste. 4, Ferndale. For more information, call Laura Franco at 248-505-0461 or visit EmbraceTheHeart.com. See ad page 23.

he Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA) is pleased to announce the 2018 Renewable Energy Photo Contest. They ask that those who have a great picture of a renewable energy system or event, submit it for consideration. The rules are simple: There are two categories of awards - Individual and Business. Each photo submitted must identify which category it falls under. Pictures submitted by an Individual must be of a renewable energy system, event or scene in Michigan. Pictures submitted by a Business must be of a renewable energy system they installed or a renewable energy event they participated in. If submitted under the Business category, the business name must be included. Each photo submitted must be identified with the submitter's name, email address and a paragraph telling the story about the photo. Each contestant may submit up to 5 photo's in each category. Photos must be submitted by November 30, with awards to be given out at their annual meeting in December. For more information, or to get a flyer, email Dave Konkle at konkle@toast.net or visit GLREA.org/energynews

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Eating Well Protects Hearing A healthy diet can lower the risk of moderate to severe hearing loss by 30 percent or more, conclude researchers from Harvard Medical School’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Studying the diets of 33,000 women for 22 years, they found that hearing was better retained among those that ate closer to the Mediterranean Diet—with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish and virgin olive oil. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, high in fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy, as well as low in sodium, also was associated with better hearing.

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Raw fruit and vegetables are better for mental health than canned, cooked or otherwise processed produce, report researchers from New Zealand’s University of Otago. Their survey of more than 400 young adults from their country and the U.S., published in Frontiers in Psychology, found a correlation between eating raw produce and measures of psychological well-being, positive mood and life satisfaction. “The cooking and processing of produce likely limits the delivery of nutrients that are essential for optimal emotional functioning,” says co-author Tamlin Conner, Ph.D. The top 10 raw foods for mental health are carrots, bananas, apples, dark leafy greens, grapefruit, lettuce, other citrus, berries, cucumbers and kiwis.

Early-stage breast cancer can be accurately detected via a simple breath test and urine sample, report researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, in Israel. Using electronic nose sensors and gas-chromatography mass spectrometry to analyze breath and urine, respectively, they were able to identify biomarkers for breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women worldwide. “Our new approach… with inexpensive, commercially available processes, is non-invasive, accessible and may be easily implemented in a variety of settings,” says study co-author Yehuda Zeiri, Ph.D. Mammography, the common screening test for breast cancer, is typically 75 to 85 percent accurate, a figure that drops for full-bodied women and those with dense breast tissue. Dual-energy digital mammography is more accurate, but increases radiation exposure, and MRIs are more expensive. The Israeli research, published in the journal Computers in Biology and Medicine, compared breath and urine samples taken from 85 women with breast cancer and 81 healthy women. The electronic e-nose device, picking up on a unique breath pattern, detected cancer cells accurately 95 percent of the time. The urine test proved 85 percent accurate. “With further study, it may also be possible to analyze exhaled breath and urine samples to identify other cancer types, as well,” says Zeiri.

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Pumpkin Compounds Inhibit Cancer Growth In addition to being tasty, autumn’s pumpkin pie may also help prevent cancer. Two studies have confirmed the ability of certain nutrients in pumpkins to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Researchers from the Italian Institute of Food Science found that carotenoid compounds from pumpkins delayed the growth of human colorectal cancer and bone cancer cells by an average of 40 percent. In China, Harbin Medical University researchers found that a polysaccharide compound from pumpkins halted the growth of human liver cancer cells.

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Fetal exposure to air pollution, even at levels considered safe by current standards, has been linked by Dutch researchers to thinning of the outer layer of a child’s brain and later cognitive difficulties. Following 783 children ages 6 through 10, the researchers concluded those brain abnormalities contributed in part to impulsiveness that could lead to addictive behavior and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Eating Walnuts Boosts Gut Bacteria Eating a handful of walnuts daily boosts certain types of healthy gut bacteria that appear to contribute to cardio, metabolic and gastrointestinal health, according to a study of 18 adults by University of Illinois scientists published in the Journal of Nutrition. The researchers found that eating walnuts increased species of healthy gut bacteria, while decreasing species of unhealthy bacteria. Eating walnuts also improved cholesterol levels.

Aerobic Fitness Helps Prevent Word Loss Tip-of-the-tongue word loss, an aggravation for many seniors and other adults, occurs less frequently in those with higher levels of aerobic fitness, regardless of age or vocabulary, reports a study of 56 men and women from the UK’s University of Birmingham. Lead researcher Katrien Segaert also clarified that tip-of-the-tongue word loss is not associated with memory loss—a common concern by those that often experience it.

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A lack of diversity of gut bacteria is linked to hardening of the arteries, a new study concludes. By analyzing the gut microbiome and measuring the arterial stiffness of 617 middle-aged female twins, researchers from the University of Nottingham and King’s College London found that those with a greater diversity of healthy bacteria had more flexible arteries. The finding explains why women, young adults and others may suffer heart attacks without traditional risk factors such as smoking or obesity. It opens the door to reducing cardiovascular disease by targeting the microbiome through diet, probiotics and other supplements.

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Holistic Relief for TMJ Dysfunction and Headache

Most adults clench, “grind,” or brux their teeth at night while asleep. Few are aware of this paranormal activity because they are asleep. The masseter (jaw) muscle can create 1300 pounds per square inch of stress resulting in 250 pounds per square inch being realized on the surface of a given tooth. This musculoskeletal stress can result in acute migraine or chronic headaches and neck pain. Dr. David Ewing, of Irish Road Dental in Davison, MI, has invented an acupuncture bite splint, or occlusal guard, and has successfully utilized it in his practice. The splint has an acupuncture influence on the acupuncture points of the oral mucosa and tongue. Consequently, there can be a reduction or elimination of pain. Scientists, doctors and clinicians have historically wondered how an acupuncture magnet could be inserted into the skill or head. This mechanism (the acupuncture splint) has answered that question. The acupuncture splint has been resolving headaches and TMJ dysfunction patients for 25 years. Another opportunity for headache pain reduction is the occlusal or bite adjustment. Using kinesiology and dental articulating paper, the dentist can analyze where the patient clenches first and in subsequent movements of the mandible. Then an adjustment (thickness of a human hair) is provided on a non-important incline of a non-supporting tooth cusp. This procedure often takes three appointments and is an excellent complement to the acupuncture bite splint. Another holistic service provided is hypnotherapy. The headache or chronic pain patient is taught self-hypnosis and can do much in reducing their pain. Dr. David Ewing offers these holistic services at Irish Road Dental in Davison, MI. For more information call 810-6534100 to schedule an appointment or for a free consultation. See ad page 35.

Hostile Teachers Hamper Learning Teachers that antagonize their students by belittling them, showing favoritism or criticizing their contributions can damage their learning potential, warns a new West Virginia University study of 472 undergraduates. Split into two groups, the students watched either a class taught by a teacher with antagonism or a standard lesson taught without antagonism, and then took a multiple-choice quiz. Test scores were up to 5 percent lower for those that watched the antagonistic teacher because they disliked what they were being taught. They were also less likely to put forth as much effort and were unwilling to attend that teacher’s future courses.

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Extinctions of Threatened Species Continue

The death of the world’s last male northern white rhino has rendered the species functionally extinct, which means the only hope of reviving the population is through in vitro fertilization. World Wildlife Fund head of campaigns Colin Butfield calls this a “uniquely bad situation.” Two other animals, the vaquita, a very rare porpoise discovered in 1958, and the Javan rhino are facing the same fate. Many other species, including the Sumatran rhino, black rhino, Amur leopard, forest elephant and Bornean orangutan are considered critically endangered, some with fewer than 100 individuals left. The International Union for Conservation of Nature currently considers 5,583 species of plant, mammal, bird, amphibian and marine life critically endangered.

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Dumping Disincentive

Big Bank Acts to Protect Oceans from Mine Waste

Citigroup is no longer financing mining projects that dump mine waste into the ocean. The move comes in response to pressure from the Ditch Ocean Dumping campaign, which calls on financial institutions to divest from any project or company that employs the practice. “Banks and financial institutions must actively take steps to ensure that they are not bankrolling the destruction of our oceans,” says campaign coordinator Ellen Moore of Earthworks. Mine waste can contain up to three dozen dangerous chemicals, including arsenic, lead, mercury and cyanide. These metals accumulate in fish, and ultimately, the wildlife and people that eat them. The pollution contaminates drinking water, decimates ecosystems and destroys fisheries. While the outdated practice has been phased out in many parts of the world, new mining proposals in Papua New Guinea and Norway signal that such dumping is being ramped up, not phased out. MichiganHealthyLiving.com

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Organic shoppers may see additional labeling on produce. More than a dozen farmers and scientists from around the country met to create the standards for an additional organic certification pilot program called the Real Organic Project (ROP), which they plan to initially introduce at 20 to 60 farms. Under the current U.S. Department of Agriculture program, the organic label means that produce has been grown without synthetic substances or genetic engineering; it doesn’t specify whether produce was grown in water or soil, which the new labeling would address.

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Countries Ban Single-Use Plastics

Bans on plastic consumption have been increasing globally for the last two years. Single-use plastics will be officially banned in the Bahamas by 2020, including plastic bags collected at the point of sale, straws, Styrofoam food containers and plastic utensils. Also, the release of balloons in the air will be illegal. Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda have already banned single-use plastic products. In Kenya it’s illegal to produce, sell or use plastic bags. Haiti has banned plastic bags and Styrofoam products. Belize moved to ban single-use plastics by April 2019. The UK has outlined a plan to eradicate plastic use completely by 2042. The Clean Seas Campaign, launched in 2017 by the United Nations Environment Programme, aims to increase global public and corporate awareness of the critical need to reduce marine litter.

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Tiny Houses Can Benefit Seniors

The University of Southern Indiana (USI) is building a small, modular home on its Evansville campus to demonstrate how the tiny housing model could make independent living accessible for people of all ages and abilities. It’s part of a larger effort aimed at creating a cultural transformation related to aging in a community. The home’s small size is a selling point for people unable to maintain a larger dwelling as they age and help them remain independent. Dr. Bill Thomas, a geriatrician and national expert on aging partnering in the project, envisions a pod-like village of such “Minkas” with older people living within a community instead of being sequestered in nursing homes.

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Soybean Slowdown

Chinese GMO Regulations Dampen U.S. Exports

Even before recent disruption of U.S. trade with China through increased tariffs, China had made importing genetically modified (GMO) soybeans more difficult after a regulatory crackdown last December. The agricultural GMO regulation scheme strengthened the soybean approval process, leading to delays at Chinese ports. Certificates for certain GMO import crops granted by the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture have included cotton, soybeans, corn and rapeseed. The U.S. is looking for alternative GMO markets in case tariffs, restrictions and export slowdowns continue.

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risti Nelson has dedicated her career to leading, funding and strengthening organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. Today, at the helm of the Network for Grateful Living, she is helping awaken thousands of people around the world to the life-changing practice of gratefulness. Co-founded by Benedictine monk, teacher and author David Steindl-Rast, the network offers educational programs and practices that inspire and guide a commitment to grateful living, and spark the transformative power of personal and societal responsibility. Earlier in her career, Nelson founded a values-based fundraising, consulting, training and leadership coaching company, working with groups such as the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, Buddhist Peace Fellowship and the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. She also

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Why is it helpful to differentiate between gratefulness, gratitude and thanksgiving? Gratefulness is a proactive orientation to life that originates inside. You wake with a sense of thankful awareness for the gift of another day, of all the miraculous things your body did overnight to keep you alive and healthy and an all-encompassing sense of the great fullness of life.

Gratitude is more of a response to something going well; anything from receiving the perfect present to five green lights on the way home to beautiful weather. It can become an addictive pursuit to try to get life to deliver something positive again and again, whereas gratefulness emanates from a more unconditional core. Thanksgiving bubbles up when we’re so filled with a sense of gratefulness—that great fullness—that we overflow into finding ways to express thanks aloud and in actions, such as delivering praise or being of service.

In what way is happiness related to gratefulness?

The truth is that it’s not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy. We can have all the things that should make us happy, and that we wish would make us happy, but unless we feel grateful for what we have, it’s likely nothing will truly make us happy. Happiness can be susceptible to outside circumstance, whereas gratefulness is an orientation we can more consistently maintain.

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We must drink eight glasses of water every day.

False. Eating fruits and vegetables also bolsters hydration (watermelon and spinach are almost 100 percent water by weight), as do milk, juice and herbal tea, advises the Mayo Clinic.

It’s impossible to overhydrate.

False. Although rare, hyponatremia can result from some diseases, medications and consuming too much water too quickly, causing sodium (salt) levels to plummet; this can lead to nausea and coma, to which marathon runners can be prone (WebMD.com).

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Poor posture, faulty movement technique and lack of periodic breaks from activities can play a major role in developing any form of RSI. “I find that people that maintain a balanced exercise routine tend to do the best in jobs that apply repetitive stresses. People that sit at a desk need core strengthening, flexibility work in the hips, wrists and hands, and work on the neck flexors of the cervical spine,” says Felipe J. Mares, a physical therapist and owner of PT First Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “People that exercise on a daily basis, regardless of their job, hold up better at work. There’s a lot of stored equity in muscle tissue and strength that comes in handy.” Lebo elaborates, “Exercise is critical for improving quality of life for people that MichiganHealthyLiving.com

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The impulse to get outside, engage in a sport or push through limitations on weekends can lead to injury if exercising is not also part of the work week. “Do something on weekdays to support your weekend activity to prepare and strengthen your body specifically for it,” says Lebo. “For recreational athletes, I recommend performing some type of strength training to support the demands and movement patterns of your activity. For tendinitis or inflammation of the tendons—the most common type of repetitive injury— exercise can reverse or minimize injury following appropriate rest, together with physical therapy when indicated.” Basic strength training, maintaining a healthy weight and staying hydrated all help prevent injury and decrease the risk of reoccurrence.“Repetitive injuries that I see often are iliotibial band syndrome, patellofemoral syndrome, lower back pain and rotator cuff injuries. The main cause of these is overuse, faulty alignment and muscle compensation,” says Brooke Taylor, a functional training expert and owner of Taylored Fitness NY Ltd., in New York City. “Functional training engages the body in multiplanar movements that simulate everyday motions. This forces the body to work as one unit, as opposed to isolating various body parts. The

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Pour the hot coconut milk over the chocolate chips and almond butter. Make sure all the chocolate is covered with the hot milk. Let it sit for three to five minutes to melt the chocolate. Whisk by hand until the mixture becomes smooth, shiny and dark. Pour into the prepared crust.

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Spoon the entire can of coconut milk into a saucepan. Over medium heat, stir and bring to a simmer until small bubbles form around the perimeter of the pan.

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Vegan Pecan-Date Pie Crust The crust takes minutes to make and then press into a pie pan. Yields: One nine-inch pie crust 1½ cups pitted dates, preferably Medjool, coarsely chopped 1½ cups chopped pecans ¼ tsp sea salt 2 tsp coconut oil Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes. Remove the dates from the water and pat dry. Place the dates, pecans and salt in the bowl of a food processor and blend until the mixture sticks together. Lightly oil the bottom and sides of a nine-

Vegan Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Pie No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 18 oz vegan or dairy-free chocolate chips 1 (14-oz) can unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk ½ cup almond or cashew butter Place the chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl. Spoon the almond butter on top of the chocolate chips. Set aside.

This pie filling is robust with spices and not too sweet. Add less spice and more maple syrup to taste. Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 2 large sweet potatoes ¾ cup coconut milk 3 Tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp arrowroot or tapioca starch 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp ground ginger

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With no flour, this pie has a softer, more velvety texture. For a thicker filling, simply refrigerate before serving. Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin purée 1½ cups unsweetened plant milk such as soy or coconut for the creamiest texture ¼ cup arrowroot or tapioca starch 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ Tbsp pumpkin pie spice ½ tsp sea salt ⅔ cup Medjool dates, pitted 1 tsp ground cardamom ½ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp sea salt

cool completely before slicing.

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is nearly twice the amount spent on cancer care, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. Initial statistics released 20 years ago estimated that 9 million Americans had autoimmune diseases; a five-fold increase since then illustrates the magnitude of the problem. People that are free of some degree of immune system dysfunction are relatively uncommon.

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ike many other health conditions, challenges to our immune systems are on the rise. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 26.5 million adults and kids have asthma, 50 million have allergies and up to 20 percent get the flu each

year. Catching a cold is common, with U.S. adults generally coping with two or three a year and children about twice as many. As many as 50 million Americans suffer from autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac and lupus, costing $100 billion a year to treat, which

“We are absolutely seeing a rise in immune disorders,” says Michael T. Murray, a doctor of naturopathy in Lyons, Colorado, and author of Chronic Candidiasis: Your Natural Guide to Healing with Diet, Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Exercise and Other Natural Methods. “Many factors are responsible for the increase.” He cites the most notable

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ur health depends on our immune system. Each year there are new stressors attacking our immune systems like viruses, bacteria, Lyme disease, stress and environmental toxins (smoking), to name a few. How can we fight back? One way is through nutritional supplementation. Start with Vitamins D3, A, C, B6. Zinc is a trace element that is also necessary for a healthy immune system. A lack of zinc can make a person more susceptible to illness. There are natural ways to fight an infection if you get one. Viruses respond well to an amino acid called L-lysine, Colloidal Silver, Echinacea, and homeopathic remedies like Virus Plus drops and Flu-be-gone pellets. Another great way to help support your system is to get plenty of restful deep sleep. A good night’s sleep helps you rebuild and resets your body. Exercise daily! Going for a daily walk in the fresh air and sunshine helps relieve stress in the body. Saunas and gym time for sweating will help remove toxins. Yoga and deep-breathing meditation for relaxation are great ways to build a strong immune system. Hydration is also very important. Flush out toxins with lots of pure water, especially as it relates to the bladder. When we don’t flush our detoxification system, bacteria can grow and cause infection, which stresses our bodies. Lee Rossano is a Certified Nutritional Counselor with Advanced Nutritional Solutions in Lake Orion, MI. For more information, call 248-652-4160 or visit WhySuffer.net. See ad page 25.

as the widespread use of antibiotics and pesticides; dietary factors, including too much sugar; decreased intake of essential vitamins and minerals; overconsumption of calories in general; lifestyle factors like not getting enough sleep or exercise; excessive alcohol; stress; and exposure to cigarette smoke. “The microbiome—the bacterial structure that supports a strong immune system—is largely inherited from the mother during a vaginal birth,” says Sayer Ji, of Miami, Florida, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, sponsor of the 2017 Immune Defense Summit and a member of the National Health Federation’s board of governors. “The rising number of Caesarean sections, at nearly one-third of all U.S. births, up from 18 percent in 1997, deprives infants of those naturally occurring bacteria, and can result in immune deficiencies at an early age.” Low-level chronic stress of the kind that occurs in everyday modern life is a leading underlying factor in immune system compromise, says natural health and healing expert Dr. Deepak Chopra, of Carlsbad, California, author of The Healing Self: A Revolutionary New Plan to Supercharge Your Immunity and Stay Well for Life. Along with emotional stress, he points to any kind of inner or outer challenge that pulls us off center. Everyone experiences some stress every day; when unrelieved, it’s been widely shown to have a huge negative impact on our health. “Imbalance can be negative or positive, and so can stress,” says Chopra. “Winning the lottery is just as stressful as going through a divorce. So the challenge isn’t to achieve static balance, but to successfully thrive in stressful surroundings.”

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Medical science now generally agrees that the greatest part of the immune system resides in the gut. “We need those trillions of bacteria that live in the digestive tract. Without them, we are unable to defend ourselves from all types of assaults, including the autoimmune diseases, in which the body turns upon itself,” says Ji. “The immune system lines the large and small intestines,” says Dr. Susan Blum, of

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Rye Brook, New York, author of The Immune System Recovery Plan: A Doctor’s 4-Step Program to Treat Autoimmune Disease. “The microbes in the gut lining speak to the immune system. Anything that alters the microbes in negative ways—like antibiotics or viral illness, among others—can also negatively alter the immune system.”

Unavoidable Toxin

We can’t avoid the toxic exposure that underlies much of the immune dysfunction we are experiencing today, says Wendy Myers, a functional diagnostic nutritionist in Los Angeles, California, and author of Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue. “Toxins, especially heavy metals like lead and mercury, are in the air, water and soil. Since we can’t escape them, we need to know how they are affecting us and work to neutralize them.” Experts agree that immune challenges can be neutralized and overcome with the right diet and lifestyle, stress management and appropriate supplements to restore and maintain the whole system balance needed to flourish in a world of our own making that stresses us on every level.

The Right Food

Eliminating wheat and dairy can end half of current immune system dysfunction through helping to repair the microbiome and healing the immune system, Ji MichiganHealthyLiving.com

believes. As one example, “If my mom had known I was allergic to cow’s milk when I was a child, I wouldn’t have suffered for 20 years with bronchial asthma,” he says. An anti-inflammatory diet also speeds gut healing and strengthens the immune system, says Blum. Highlights of her program for a basic clean-up include eliminating anything white (sugar and all products made with flour); eating quality fats (cold-pressed vegetable oils, nuts and seeds); protein (grass-fed beef, organic and free-range poultry, wild game and wildcaught fish); organic fruits and vegetables as much as possible and fermented foods daily; limiting and preferably eliminating dairy; and reading labels and banishing additives, chemicals and processed foods. According to CDC statistics, almost everyone has some level of immune dysfunction, so this clean-up diet will benefit most of us, Blum says. After a basic regimen of three weeks or longer, she recommends exploring an elimination and challenge diet in which gluten, dairy, corn, soy and eggs are all eliminated for three weeks. People with arthritis should also eliminate nightshades like tomatoes and potatoes. “Then add back in the eliminated foods one at a time and carefully note the body’s reaction. It’s not that hard to get a clear picture of what aggravates inflammation such as arthritis pain,” Blum says.

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Multivitamins: “High-quality vitamin

and mineral supplements are foundational to immune health,” Murray says. “Vitamins C, E and B and selenium are especially important.”

Digestive enzymes: “Digestive

enzymes are key to restoring gut health, and thereby healing the immune system. They’re useful in reducing immunemediated inflammation in autoimmune disorders,” Murray explains. Australian research from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research confirms that supporting the immune system helps heal inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Instead, these are commonly treated with immune system suppressants that leave the patient with diminished resistance to other diseases.

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aturopathic Medicine in Michigan is a distinctively holistic approach to health and healing that recognizes the wisdom of the natural healing process of the body and emphasizes balance throughout. Dr. Cutler, a Michigan-based licensed Naturopathic Physician, has his “5R” approach to phases of healing: • Research (the root cause(s)) • Release (toxicants, metals, parasites, yeast, etc.) • Reverse (inflammatory markers) • Replenish (nutrients for optimal function) • Resolve (emotional trauma, mindset, spiritual) Based on his Integrative Health Model™, Dr. Cutler believes in a global approach focusing on all aspects of your health and how each system affects the other, as well as looking at how your mental, emotional, lifestyle and spiritual beliefs affect ones overall health.

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Natural Therapies for Preventing Colds and Flu

by Laura Kovalcik, D.O.

s the temperatures drop many of us are enjoying the cooler weather. As summer turns to fall this, unfortunately, is also the beginning of the cold and flu season. The best way to stave off infection is common-sense things that we have all heard: frequent hand-washing, cover your mouth and nose if you sneeze or cough, try to avoid crowds and air travel, and STAY AT HOME IF YOU ARE SICK! Also important is prevention. There are a number of things you can do in advance to build up your immune system to reduce the risk of getting sick in the first place. Some natural supplements can be individualized by dose or used in combination with an individual's specific needs. Some, like homeopathics, may require a few doses per day for several days to get the full effect. Other options include oils, mushrooms, herbs or various plant sources. Talk to your medical professional to determine which products would be best for you. Here's a short list of some natural supplements and homeopathic remedies to consider if you are looking for a natural way to prevent getting a cold or flu this winter: • Optimize your vitamin D3 status • Use Influenzium through the season • Colostrum or Beta Glucan • Echinacea: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off, through the season If you feel like you're getting sick: • Take big doses (to bowel tolearance) of vitamin D3 and Vitamin C • Elderberry 3x/day at the first signs, whether it be a runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, etc. (available as lozenges, capsules or syrup) • Monolaurin 3x per day • Colloidal silver nose spray: 10 days on / 10 days off • RC Oil-rub on the chest for cold relief • Thieves essential oil (with diffuser) • Viracid: every 2-3 hours for 2 or 3 days • Nutricillin: 2 capsules every couple of hours for 2-3 days • For a cough: Old Indian Wild Berry Bark cough syrup. The best cough suppressant is local honey. Supportive approaches are also very important: • Chicken soup is not an "old wive's tale." • Avoid dairy, which thickens mucus • Don't forget to stay hydrated • Warm tea with lemon and honey can be soothing • Stay warm and rest as much as possible • Stay home from work or school to cut down on spreading infection Many of the products mentioned are available from local health food stores or at your holistic medical practice. Make sure your supplements are a good brand. Here's to a healthier cold and flu season this year!

Raw foods, especially pineapple and papaya, are good sources of digestive enzymes. They’re also available as supplements.

Prebiotics and probiotics: Prebiotics,

plant fibers that ferment in the colon helping to increase desirable bacteria in the gut, and probiotics, live beneficial bacteria, help restore balance in the microbiome, effectively feeding and strengthening the immune system. Myers suggests that declining levels of friendly bacteria in the gut may actually mark the onset of chronic degenerative disease.

Vitamin D: Several studies, including

one from Israel, have shown that people with the highest vitamin D levels have the lowest number of upper respiratory infections. “To ensure optimal vitamin D status, many health advocates, myself included, are recently advocating daily dosages of 2,000 to 5,000 international units (IU), even in apparently healthy adults,” Murray says.

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other learning challenges. Researchers at the German Institute for Economic Research revealed that learning music amplifies cognitive and non-cognitive skills twice as much as engaging in sports, dance or theater arts. The Wellbeing Project, in Great Britain, has inspired activities such as sewing to benefit well-being. According to research published in the Journal of Public Health, quilting boosts cognitive ability, emotional equilibrium and creativity. Introducing life skills and hobbies that nourish selfhood can be one of our greatest gifts to the next generation. D’Aloia remarks, “Helping our children to express who they are, rather than who we expect them to be, is the most powerful thing we can do.” Marlaina Donato is a multimedia artist and freelance writer who authors books related to the fields of alternative health and spirituality. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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ere at HPS Advanced Dental, medications. we often hear that clients dread X-Rays Find Hidden Problems coming to the office for regular As part of your regular check-up we check-ups. Even though we strive to pro- may take x-rays of your teeth. These are vide an office experience that is not only an incredibly important part of regular friendly to your teeth, but is office visits. X-rays of your also friendly to your mind teeth allow us to see what and wellbeing, it still suris happening below the surprises us that many patients face of your gums. We may avoid our office until they be able to see if you have an have a problem that they impacted tooth, as is often can see or feel. Regular seen with wisdom teeth. We office visits are important are also able to see damages to maintaining a healthy to the jaw bone, bone loss, mouth and smile. And, the swelling or cysts that may more we learn about how be impossible to see withour dental health impacts out an x-ray. These dental our entire body, regular visproblems, if left untreated its are important for overall Dr. Heather can cause painful and exgood health. tensive problems with your The Basics jaw and teeth. Visiting our office on a Those Other Parts regular basis, at least yearly, We don’t just look at your allows us to keep check teeth when you are sitting of the basics of good denin our exam chair. We look tal health. We are able to at other structures around keep your smile clean and your face, head and neck. healthy with a good cleanMany patients are surprised ing. Even for patients that to learn that issues with are diligent about brushlymph nodes are often dising and flossing, plaque covered by your dentist, and tartar can build up in not your doctor. There are Dr. Halimeh those hard to reach places. so many critical structures This build-up can lead to in your head and neck, and your dentist cavities and gum disease. Tooth decay is is well trained to look for these issues. never fun to have repaired. Even small Whether it’s swollen lymph nodes, incavities can be a headache to repair. flamed sinuses, or lumps and bumps in Making a habit of visiting us for regular your neck, face and jaw, these seemingly cleanings will keep the tartar and plaque small problems can be signs of more in check, helping you avoid annoying serious health issues. Regular visits to repairs. your dentist could save your life. Gum Disease A good routine of dental care isn’t Plaque and tartar can do far more than just about what you do at home. It also cause tooth decay. Gum disease or includes regular visits to your dentist. gingivitis is an infection of your gums, At HPS Advanced Dental, we know that caused by the bacteria that lives in tar- visiting our office can be scary for many tar and plaque build-up. Minor cases patients, and that’s why we practice of gum disease can easily be resolved holistic dentistry. with improved at home care, but more Our care is not just about your teeth, extreme cases can cause extensive dam- but for your whole body and mind. A ages to your teeth and their underlying comfortable dental experience is what structures. Gum disease can also be very we strive for with each patient. If you painful, so catching it early, through a are overdue for your regular check-up or regular check-up is the key to eliminat- are ready for a more comfortable dentist ing the bacteria that causes bleeding, experience, HPS Advanced Dental is swelling and redness. If you avoid here to care for you. regular office visits, your gum disease To schedule an appointment or to may require more extensive cleaning learn more about our services, call us and in some cases surgery, along with today at 248-652-0024. Advertisement

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In beauty products, look for refillable glass jars. While glass is endlessly recyclable, it carries a large carbon footprint. Glass is heavy and must be transported, sometimes out of state, to reach a treatment plant. Furnaces capable of melting glass containers must run nonstop at about 2,600 degrees Fahrenheit. Taking the time to refill glass jars saves energy and prevents greenhouse gas emissions. Some personal products such as deodorant are available in paper pushup tubes. Standard plastic tubes can be difficult to empty completely and are sometimes made of more than one type of plastic, which makes them non-recyclable. Eco-friendly packaging can be especially challenging for small businesses.

Katherine Dexter, owner of Wild House Body Care, in College Station, Texas, says, “I needed a green product that was oilproof and waterproof. One of the best I’ve found for wrapping solid lotion bars is an unbleached, soy waxed paper. It works as effectively as paraffin-coated waxed paper and is 100 percent biodegradable.” She uses sustainable and natural materials for all of her product packaging. As part of the adult coloring book craze, Najeeb Kahn, founder of the Monthly Coloring Club, noticed books were shipped shrink-wrapped, so the club has switched to compostable and recycled rigid cardboard mailers. Online mattress sales have increased from a 5 percent market share in 2016 to

10 percent in 2017, thanks to money-back guarantees, free in-home trials and innovative compressed mattress-in-a-box delivery. A mattress is squashed to fit in a box measuring 18 by 44 inches; about the size of a medium file cabinet. One person can easily carry it up stairs or around corners. Released from the box, the foam mattress expands to normal size in eight to 12 hours. The cardboard package can be reused or recycled. Email manufacturers to either congratulate them on better choices or complain about excess. Each purchase voices an opinion. Let’s make it count. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Increasing both blood and lymphatic circulation is another benefit. “Manual lymphatic drainage massage is a good immune booster, and benefits pets of all breeds and ages,” says Tews. Massage shortens postoperative recovery time for pets and helps decrease inflammation and pain while lowering blood pressure and working to normalize breathing patterns and digestion. For dogs with arthritis, Rudinger says that massage works to increase the natural fluids within the dog’s body, along with improving lymph and blood circulation and hormone and energy flow. When it comes to sporting events and intense recreation, massage can be used to increase blood flow to muscles beforehand and reduce muscle soreness afterward. Massage is a comfort for beloved dogs receiving treatment for a terminal illness or palliative care. The practice can also reduce the need for pain medication, decrease

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Massage therapist Michelle Rivera with the Healing Oasis Wellness Center, in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, remarks in the journal Integrative Veterinary Care, “It was in China that I learned that many behavioral problems can also be alleviated or eliminated with the addition of massage therapy. In my own practice, the majority of issues I successfully work with using massage are behavior problems and seizures.” Highly sensitive animals may find that therapeutic massage makes being touched more tolerable. Rudinger explains that it can clear physiological energy blocks. His approach with dogs is to work on the stomach energy meridian, which flows down around the mouth, down both sides of the midline and underneath the abdominal side of the body. It ends up around the anus, beneath the animal’s tail. As the meridian is associated with the emotional brain or limbic system, working on this area is particularly useful for dogs that are fear-biters, food- or dog-aggressive, have separation anxiety or problems with their gastrointestinal tract. Generally speaking, dog massage can be a useful tool for stress relief and relaxation.

Find the Right Expert An integrative veterinarian can provide advice and recommend an experienced area canine massage therapist to treat an animal’s specific need. At-home or in-clinic sessions may last from 30 to 80 minutes. Having a family member massage a pet can add calming and bonding benefits, especially in palliative care. A workshop or continuing education course will teach basic to advanced hands-on massage skills. Offering the benefits of therapeutic massage to a dog is one of the greatest gifts we can give to support their happiness and quality of life. It can also work wonders for cats. Karen Becker, a doctor of veterinary medicine, is a proactive, integrative practitioner who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com). MichiganHealthyLiving.com

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more breaks to avoid stress,” she says. “If your cat doesn’t like to be touched, you just haven’t figured out the best moves yet,” advises Maryjean Ballner, a massage therapist in Santa Barbara, California. “Common mistakes include rubbing, instead of caressing, and going too fast. Felines get the reputation they’re difficult. Pay attention to the basics.” “Although many bones and muscles in cats and dogs have the same names and locations, they may not be identical in physical appearance or function,” Mehrtens says. “A cat’s skeleton is slender, with lean, fluid muscles designed for leaping distances with stealth and agility. They’re likely to experience less wear and tear on joints than dogs.” Ballner offers tips to let the cat be the teacher as to what works best: n Get down to their level. n Approach at shoulder height, not the top of the head. n Caress using full palms, not just fingertips. Slower is safe, enjoyable

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Free Spinal Screenings - 11am-1pm. Visit us to see a clear picture of your spinal health and the opportunity to discuss your health with a qualified team. Receive a scan of your cervical spine that will allow you to see immediately how healthy the top portion of your spine really is. FREE. Frandor Better Health Market, 305 N Clippert, E. LANSING. Space limited. RSVP 517-332-6892. See ad opposite page. Emotions, Essential Oils & Life - 1-3pm. An afternoon of exploring how we may use essential oils to assist us to work with our emotions, All essential oils, containers, & carrier oils will be provided for 5 personal care items to take home. $25. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-260-0921. See ad page 54.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Therapy - 6:307:30pm. Learn how intravenous stem cells work, why they work and the kind of conditions that may benefit. FREE. Keri Topouzian, D.O., 2621 Wackerly St., #E, MIDLAND. RSVP 248-302-0473. See ad page 9.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Restorative Yoga - 7:15-8:45pm. Your nervous system gets a chance to release the tension you aren’t even aware you’re holding.Great for heart, blood pressure, blood sugar, & your busy brain.Register at strongheartyoga.com $15. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 14th Annual Great Lakes Bioneers Conference (thru Sat 11/3). This self-organized Bioneers event features tours, local presenters, and video keynote speakers from the annual Bioneers Conference in San Rafael, California. 8425 W. McNichols Rd., DETROIT. 313-717-6151. Father Time Series Part III - Staying Strong for Life - Noon. Do you feel weaker each day? Struggling with doing your everyday tasks? Don’t let the opportunity pass to become and stay self reliant your whole life! Join us to learn how to get the strength you need to live your life to the fullest each and every day! FREE. Better Health Market, 14105 Hall Rd, SHELBY TWP. Space Limited. RSVP 586-884-6160. See ad opposite page.

Vegan and Gluten-Free Cooking - Noon. Let Chef Val teach you how to impart flavor into your dishes without compromising your dedication to living a VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE lifestyle. Chef Val’s original recipe, Brown Rice Millet Stuffing will be taught at demo. FREE. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River, NOVI. Space limited. RSVP 248-735-8100. See ad opposite page. A Cup of Tea, Breathe, Meditate - 1-2:30pm. We will discuss tea, the types & difference, do a little tasting & teach you how a warm cup of your favorite

tea can be a calming mindfulness practice. Tea, “crumpets” & peace of mind provided. $15. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54. Father Time Series Part III - Staying Strong for Life - 2pm. (See description Noon above). FREE. Better Health Market, 17696 W 13 Mile, BEVERLY HILLS. Space limited. RSVP 248645-5500. See ad opposite page. Father Time Series Part III - Staying Strong for Life - 3:30pm. (See description Noon above). FREE. Better Health Market, 2053 S. Telegraph, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. Space Limited. RSVP 248-334-9500. See ad opposite page.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 2nd Annual East MI VegBash - Noon-5pm. A celebration of creative and flavorful vegetarian and vegan cuisine and living”, developed in response to an outpouring of interest by vegetarians, vegans and those simply wishing to lead a healthier lifestyle. $13 adults, $8 student/seniors. Packard Proving Grounds, SHELBY TWP.

Learn to make your own herbal remedies 2-3:30pm. Holgistic's Registered Herbalist will teach you how to incorporate raw herbs with essential oils into medicinal remedies. Take home your very own creation. All supplies provided. $40. HOLGISTIC, 720 E 11 Mile Rd., ROYAL OAK. Odette or Alison 248-733-5700. See ad page 54.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 A Mantra Workshop - 3-5pm. Power of mantra & how to chant them to awaken wisdom & strengthen & balance your energy. Learn how to introduce mantras into your daily life & learn the difference between mantra practice and kirtan. $27. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Art Party - 6:30-8pm. Express emotions through color with artist Aishwerya Iyer! Be inspired by Abstract Expressionist Mark Rothko. Participants will choose colors and layer their canvas using acrylic paint to create a rich,evocative painting on a 18x24 canvas. Space is Limited. Paid pre-registration is required. $20/all ages. The Art Experience, 175 S. Saginaw, PONTIAC. Call 248-706-3304.

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Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Therapy - 6:307:30pm. Learn how intravenous stem cells work, why they work and the kind of conditions that may benefit. FREE. Keri Topouzian, D.O., 1900 South Telegraph Suite 102, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. RSVP 248-302-0473. See ad page 9.

Wednesday Wine Tasting - 6:30pm. oin Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market’s Wine Director Carl Brittingham as he introduces his guest to some great wines. You’ll be able to enjoy the wines paired with appetizers prepared by Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market’s Executive Chef Angelo Loria. $15. Seating limited, RSVP. Vince & Joe's Gourmet Market, Dolce Gelato Cafe, SHELBY TWP. 586-786-9230. See ad page 28.

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Preventing heart disease - Dr. Modica - 5:30-7pm. In the U.S., 850,000 people die from hearth and vascular disease every year. Dr. Victoria Modica, licensed Naturopathic physician, will explain why it's not just cholesterole and how to prevent it. FREE. HOLGISTIC, 720 E 11 Mile Rd, ROYAL OAK. Odette or Alison 248-733-5700. See ad page 52. Fresh Start 2018 Workshop - 6pm. Let executive Chef Angelo Loria and St John Providence Health Systems Dietitian Beth Theisen show you how to keep eating healthy and stick to your resolutions. FREE. Seating limited, RSVP. Vince & Joe's Gourmet Market, Dolce Gelato Cafe, SHELBY TWP. 586-786-9230. See ad page 28.

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Naturopathic options for diabetes - 5:30-7pm. Diabetes and other disorders of sugar metabolism are debilitating physically and financially. Dr. Modica will explain common causes and how holistic medicine can prevent it and restore your health. FREE. HOLGISTIC, 720 E 11 Mile Rd, ROYAL OAK. Odette or Alison 248-733-5700. See ad page 52. Intro to Energy Healing - 6-7:30pm. Intro to Energy Healing with guided meditation. What is energy healing, how does it work, benefits, open discussion, guided med. for self-healing. $35. Vibe Well, 495 N. Fenway Dr., FENTON. Info: Jessica Marek 248-514-0032. See ad page 51.

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Shore Up Defenses This Cold & Flu Season Noon. This seminar will include discussion on homeopathy and supplementation for prevention of illness and maintenance of health. Presented by Dr. Jill Skurnowicz. FREE. Better Health Market, 2053 S. Telegraph, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. Space Limited. RSVP 248-334-9500. See ad page 42.

Body Positivity Conversation & Book Club 7:15pm. We're reading Hunger by Roxane Gay. But you can join our conversation about accepting our bodies in any shape, whether you've read the book or not. Everyone welcome! FREE. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Yoga Nidra/Yoga of Sleep - 5:45-7pm. Deeply healing ,being used more frequently to help in removing stress for those who suffer from PTSD, illness, insomnia & other imbalances. One hour of Yoga Nidra equals 4 hours of restful sleep. $15. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

White Christmas Concert - 8pm. Josh White, Jr., folk/blues, pop, jazz vocalist, guitarist, song writer, actor, and recording artist will perform. $20 ($5 if 16 and under). Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd. LIVONIA. 734-421-1760.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Father Time Series Part IV - Can Chronic Pain Be Stopped? - Noon. Do you struggle just to get out of bed in the morning? How many pills do you have to take just to survive the day? You can be free of chronic pain each and every day! Join us to rewind the hands of time to the days when you had more energy, less stiffness and reveled in time spent with family and friends! FREE. Better Health Market, 14105 Hall Rd, SHELBY TWP. Space Limited. RSVP 586-884-6160. See ad page 42.

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Father Time Series Part IV - Can Chronic Pain Be Stopped? - 2pm. (See description Noon above). FREE. Better Health Market, 17696 W 13 Mile, BEVERLY HILLS. Space limited. RSVP 248645-5500. See ad page 42. Father Time Series Part IV - Can Chronic Pain Be Stopped? - 3:30pm. (See description Noon above). FREE. Better Health Market, 2053 S. Telegraph, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. Space Limited. RSVP 248-334-9500. See ad page 42. Remove & Release with Yin & Reiki - 7-8:30pm. Extended hold of the poses in yin yoga allows that Reiki energy balancing can be given to each student during class, accompanied by therapeutics benefits of live harp music will induce peace and joy. Donation. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 Christmas Tea - 2pm. See description above. $18 reg. Westwind Farm, LLC, 11487 Reid Rd., SWARTZ CREEK. Linda Purdy 810-701-8151.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 Bread Baking Class - 1-4pm. This class will focus on breads for the holiday. We'll start with very gooey Cinnamon Rolls & Anadama bread. Have both with your family! $27. Westwind Farm, LLC, 11487 Reid Rd., SWARTZ CREEK. Linda Purdy 810-701-8151.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 Intro to Energy Healing - 6-7:30pm. Intro to Energy Healing with guided meditation. What is energy healing, how does it work, benefits, open discussion, guided med. for self-healing. $35. Vibe Well, 495 N. Fenway Dr., FENTON. Info: Jessica Marek 248-514-0032. See ad page 51.

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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 Sundays. Learn tools to improve stress, concentration, focus, memory, slow aging, and find happiness. Sound to good to be true? Come and find out for yourself. Donation. Santosha Yoga LLC, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

Gentle Basic Yoga - 9:15-10:15am. $8. 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 19.

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. $20 drop in or 6-class card. Awakening Movements, 3121 Rochester Rd, ROYAL OAK. Lisa Ponichter 248321-0358. See ad page 53.

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.,

Boom Mind - 9-9:30am. Class is the best of yoga and Pilates fused together. 10 classes $40, drop in fee $6, Silversneakers Free. Janet Wassmann. KMAI 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER 810-667-2101. See ad page 41. Hypnotherapy with Frank Garfield, C.M.Ht. 9:30am-7pm by appt. Also Thurs. 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 19.

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 21. Pilates Yoga Fusion - 6-6:45pm. $13. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

Tai Chi Chuan - Beginners - 6-7pm. A slow and gentle martial art that can improve your balance, memory, circulation, focus, while reducing stress and strengthening legs. Heal thyself. First class FREE, first month $39. Martial Science Center, 28919 Evergreen Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Holly Malloy 248-709-1599. See ad page 54.

Oxygen Therapy Seminar - 6-8pm. Learn about and experience the benefits of the essential oilinfused oxygen therapy that is sweeping the nation. Increased oxygenation helps with hangovers and much more. Accelerated Innovative Recovery, 13422 Hall Rd., UTICA. Info: Brett Masserant 586-330-0547. See ad page 54.

Breastfeeding Info/Support: La Leche League of Warren - 11am. 1st Tuesday monthly. (2nd Tuesday in November only). FREE. Busch Library, 23333 Ryan ( N. of 9 Mile Rd), WARREN. Info: Ginny 586-940-1634.

Tai Chi Chuan - 6:30-7:30pm. A slow and gentle Tai Vhi class that improves balance, memory, focus and will teach you martial arts applications. First class Free. 8 classes $80 drop in $12. KMAI 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER 810-667-2101. See ad page 41.

Tai Chi - 11:45am-12:45pm. Gentle class for those who need to start slower movements. Class will increase as you progress. $10 drop in or class card. Silversneakers Free. Janet Wassmann. KMAI 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER 810-667-2101. See ad page 41.

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.

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.

Tai Chi - 1:30-2:30pm. Gentle class for those who need to start slower movements. Class will increase as you progress. $10 drop in or class card. Silversneakers Free. Janet Wassmann, IMLAY CITY Senior Center. 810-358-1419. Gentle Yoga - 4:30-5:30pm. Go softly, take time to feel your body move in and out of the yoga poses. Learn the connection between the breath and the body with calm energy. $14. Santosha Yoga LLC, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

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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. 248-354-4488.

Adult Women’s and Children’s Domestic Violence Support Groups - 10-11:30am. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, HOWELL. Info: 517548-1350. Awareness Through Movement® - 11-11:45am. Join us for gentle movement classes designed to help you move, feel & perform optimally. Bring a mat & 2 towels. Wear comfortable clothing. $20 drop in or 6-class card. Awakening Movements,

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Boom Mind - 11:30am-12:00pm. Class is the best of yoga and Pilates fused together. 10 classes $40, drop in fee $6, Silversneakers Free. Janet Wassmann. KMAI 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER 810-667-2101. See ad page 41.

Silversneakers Yoga - 1-2pm. A gentle seated and standing yoga. 10 classes $40 drop in $5 Silversneakers Free. Janet Wassmann. KMAI 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER 810-667-2101. See ad page 41. Meditation & Book Study - 4:30-5:30pm. Ongoing free book study. Come together with like-minded individuals for discussion and meditation. FREE. Call to preregister or via online store. Yoga Oasis Yoga Studio, 6160 Dixie Hwy, # 240 (behind Pete's), CLARKSTON. Barb Heurerman 248-377-5388. See ad page 54. Pilates Yoga Fusion - 6-6:45pm. $13. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

Tai Chi Chuan - Beginners - 6:30-7:30pm. A slow and gentle martial art that can improve your balance, memory, circulation, focus, while reducing stress and strengthening legs. Heal thyself. First class FREE, first month $39. Martial Science Center, 28919 Evergreen Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Holly Malloy 248-709-1599. See ad page 54.

Boom Mind - 9-9:30am. Class is the best of yoga and Pilates fused together. 10 classes $40, drop in fee $6, Silversneakers Free. Janet Wassmann. KMAI 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER 810-667-2101. See ad page 41. Tai Chi Chuan - Beginners - 10-11am. A slow and gentle martial art that can improve your balance, memory, circulation, focus, while reducing stress and strengthening legs. Heal thyself. First class FREE, first month $39. Martial Science Center, 28919 Evergreen Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Holly Malloy 248-709-1599. See ad page 54.

Tai Chi - 11:45am-12:45pm. Gentle class for those who need to start slower movements. Class will increase as you progress. 8 classes $64 drop in fee $10. Silversneakers Free. Janet Wassmann. KMAI 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER 810-667-2101. See ad page 41. Silversneakers Yoga - 1-2pm. A gentle seated and standing yoga. 10 classes $40 drop in $5, Silversneakers Free. Janet Wassmann. KMAI 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER 810-667-2101. See ad page 41. Tai Chi - 3-4pm. Gentle class for those who need to start slower movements. Class will increase as you progress. Drop in fee $10 or class card discounts available. Silversneakers Free. Janet Wassmann. The Relaxation Station, 208 Main St, DAVISON. 810-358-1419.

Crazy Cheap Yoga/Slow Flow - 3:30-4:30pm. Proper alignment and breath held longer builds muscle/inner strength. Deepen peace, build confidence, flexibility, balance. $5. Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd,

SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 21. Kundalini Yoga & Gongs - 5:30-6:30pm. Primary tools of asana, breath & meditation. Activate life force. Simple exercise, mantra, & mudra. $5. Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 21. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous – 6pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, overweight, undereating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. FREE. Saint John Health System, Oakland Hospital, 27351 Dequindre Rd, MADISON HEIGHTS. Contact Grace 586-808-2148. Alzheimer’s Association Support Group - 6:308pm. 4th Thur. Open to public, FREE and attended by families, caregivers, and friends of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementia disorders. LAPEER Library- Margurite D. Angeli Branch. FREE. Info: Amy DeNise 810-732-8500.

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 Fun - 6-7pm. A challenging, but fun, practice to shake off the week & get the weekend started! $8. 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 every month. Learn tools to improve stress, concentration, focus, memory, slow aging, and find happiness. Sound to good to be true? Come and find out for yourself. Donation. Santosha Yoga LLC, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54.

Tai Chi Chuan - Beginners - 10-11am. A slow and gentle martial art that can improve your balance, memory, circulation, focus, while reducing stress and strengthening legs. Heal thyself. First class FREE. first month $39. Martial Science Center, 28919 Evergreen Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Holly Malloy 248-709-1599. See ad page 54.

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. Death Cafe - 11am-1pm. 2nd Sat, monthly. Join the global discussion that's taking Death "out of the closet." No agenda or presentation. Just spirited confidential conversation. FREE. The Dovetail Cafe, 29200 Hoover Rd., WARREN. Gloria Cunningham 248-821-2569. Metro Detroit Vegan Diners - 6-8:30pm. Twice monthly. Join us for dining each month at veganfriendly restaurants in the METRO DETROIT area. Meet, dine and socialize with like-minded people. FREE to everyone. Info: Organizer 248703-2697.

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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 9am. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. Central Methodist Church (park/enter at back of church), 3882 Highland Road, WATERFORD TOWNSHIP. 248-277-0628. Certified Hypnotherapists Education and Networking Meeting - 1st Sat/9:30am-12pm. Certified Hypnotherapists graduated from a state licensed school of hypnosis welcome. Includes educational presentation, workbook and computer disk. First visit FREE. Clinical Hypnosis Professional Group, WARREN. Register 586-7517500. See ad page 19.

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HOSPICE VOLUNTEER Opportunities - Grace Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and family. SE Michigan. Training provided. For information call the Volunteer Coordinator 888-937-4390. SEEKING COMPASSIONATE individuals to provide companionship and emotional support to the terminally ill patients throughout Lapeer, Oakland, Macomb, Genesee, Wayne, Livingston, and Monroe county. Info: Volunteer Coordinator, Hospice Compassus 248-3559900. MichiganHealthyLiving.com

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Clarissa Dawn Guest, RN, Dipl. Ac 2523 W. Shiawassee, Suite 105, Fenton 810-750-2004 Transform your health with Acupuncture. Start feeling better today. Specializing in insomnia, depression, pain management, infertility, painful periods, menopause, headaches and migraines. Also offering Nutrienergetics™ and Neuromodulation Technique™.

ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE Hailan Sun, MD (China) Dipl. Ac Certified Acupuncturist • 248-276-8880 3075 E. Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills www.CHealthClinic.com • 30 yrs' experience

For the treatment of Pain & Sports injuries, Arthritis, Sciatica, Stress & Tension, Women's problems, Headaches & Migraines, Allergies & Sinus, Bronchitis & Asthma, Sleep Disorders, Digestive problems, Chronic Fatigue, etc.

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 c e r t i f i e d Tr a d i t i o n a l Chinese Medicine specialist (OMD). She has been with the Downing Clinic since 1999 and has helped many people with a variety of c o n d i t i o n s . We d , appointments available. See ads page 19.

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Karen DeBruyn, DAOM, 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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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 L a s e r & Tr a d i t i o n a l 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.

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

Computerized sensitivity testing and Natural Allergy Treatments. Certified in NAET, with experience since 2000. Specializing in environmental allergies, food allergies/sensitivities, digestive issues, skin problems, headaches, fatigue and Candida.

Dr. Jason Wills • Dr. Heather Wills 101 South St., Ortonville • 248-831-1050 WillsFamilyChiropractic.com Wide range in care choices, from low force adjusting techniques to traditional Chiropractic. We specialize in Applied Kinesiology, a technique not widely found in North Oakland, that assesses the functionality of each individual. See ad page 29.

COLONICS / DETOXIFICATION LAVIDA MASSAGE COMMERCE 3050 Union Lake Rd, Ste. 3D Commerce • 248-366-4611 LaVidaMassageCommerceMI.com

Colon Hydrotherapy in a safe, clean, relaxing environment for digestive and colon health. Janie, our certified Colon Therapist, has a Bachelors Degree in Natural Health and 20 years' experience!

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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.

BODYWORK ADVANCED BODYWORK • BOWEN Mark Rogers, LMT • 248-761-4135 1775 E. 14 Mile Rd., Birmingham AdvancedBodyworkLLC.com

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

Beautiful, natural looking Mercury free/Mercury safe, fluoride free fillings and restorations. TMJ/TMD/ CranioFacial Pain diagnosis & treatment, Non-surgical p e r i o d o n t a l t h e r a p y, c o s m e t i c d e n t i s t r y, Invisalign & whitening. Founding member IAOMT and IABDM. See ads pages 11 & 55.

SUE SHOHA DDS BIO DENTISTRY WALLER WELLNESS CENTER

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

Each person must live their life as a model for others. ~Rosa Parks DENTISTRY DAVID EWING, DDS

Irish Road Dental 1058 N. Irish Rd., Davison 810-653-4100

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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 23.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH THEDIGESTIONDOCTOR.COM

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

Water, air and cleanness are the chief articles in my pharmacy. ~Napoleon Bonaparte MichiganHealthyLiving.com

FENG SHUI

ENERGY HEALING

CATHERINE HILKER, OWNER

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Southfield • 248-910-4515 (cell) • Rolf.org Creative Wellness, E. Lansing • 517-351-9240 The Downing Clinic, Clarkston • 248-625-6677

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

Is it time for a shift? Receive energy, light & information through a Reconnective Healing session. Taught by Eric Pearl. For details visit: TheReconnection.com.

PEACE OF LOVE HEALING

FENG SHUI, LEONOR ESTRADA

Jessica Marek - Certified EnergyTouch Cell: 248-514-0032 (call / text) PeaceOfLoveHealing@gmail.com

www.Leonor-Estrada.com Birmingham • 248-251-4730 FengShui@Leonor-Estrada.com

Associate member of IFSA in Singapore. Residential and commercial consulting. Infusing Feng Shui principles into your environment, creates more prosperous, harmonious and healthy homes and businesses.

Powerful multi-dimensional healing in the outer levels of the energetic field and on a cellular level. Global Distance Healing. Visit our website for more info: PeaceOfLoveHealing.com

ESSENTIAL OILS DOTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS Kim Fegley • WA #736670 248-840-4991 • Rochester Hills BeyondPureEssentials.com

Tired of using synthetics? You have one body, one mind. Learn how to support it safely by empowering yourself with CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. Join our team today and experience the difference.

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Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow. ~Melody Beattie

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 12.

Essential Oils – Revered for thousands of years for their naturally-enhancing support of body, mind, and spirit. Become a Young Living Essential Oils M e m b e r / C u s t o m e r, a n d / o r a n Independent Distributor. See ad page 39.

HOLGISTIC

Dr. Michael Zielinski, D.O. 720 E. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak 248-733-5700 • Holgistic.com

Some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen. ~Wayne Huizenga

Michael Zielinski, D.O. is Fellowship trained, Board Certified Integrative Medicine physician with specialized training in Functional Medicine. He has special interest in brain health and is trained in the Bredesen’s Re-Code Protocol.

HYPNOSIS/HYPNOTHERAPY TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING Awakened Hypnosis • 810-701-5208 Natalie Candela, PhD, CHt AwakenedHypnosis.com • Flint

Powerful support for life's transformations. Learn selfempowerment tools and release limitations. Choose your future and breathe life into dreams. Experience QHHT and past-life journeying. 10% discount with this ad.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE ANN Y. BURTON, M.D.

Integrative Medicine Specialist G-3285 Beecher Rd., Flint Township 810-235-5181 • AYBurtonMD.com Fully licensed MD physician with training in natural treatments, herbal medicine, nutrition, thyroid and bioidentical hormone therapy, integrative oncology, organic acid testing, hair analysis, lyme disease, natural pain management, autism spectrum and allergy treatment. See ad page 47.

CUTLER INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 31350 Telegraph Rd., Bingham Farms 248-663-0165 CutlerIntegrativeMedicine.com

A premier Naturopathic health and wellness center dedicated to providing solutions not helped by our current medical paradigm. As a Licensed Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Cutler has the highest training, and gets to the root of your problems. See ad page 5. Integrative Medicine continued next page...

Some people

are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses. ~Alphonse Karr

November 2018

HOLGISTIC

Dr. Victoria Modica, N.D. 720 E. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak 248-733-5700 • Holgistic.com

Dr. Modica is licensed Naturopathic physician. She is passionate about preventing and managing chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Her goal is your healthiest, highest quality of life.

NATURAL CARE INSTITUTE 32710 Franklin Road, Franklin 248-845-8516 NaturalCareInstitute.com

Naturopathic Doctor using 2-hour in-depth evaluation/ root cause analysis for gut issues, fatigue, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, hormone imbalance, obesity, diabetes and more. See ad page 27.

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.

VICKIE EVANS, CMT

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

WALLER WELLNESS CENTER

SueAnn Habbersett, L.M.T. 1854 W. Auburn Rd., Ste 400, Rochester Hills 248-844-1414 • WallerWellness.com

INTRAVENOUS (IV) THERAPIES THE DOWNING CLINIC

Laura Kovalcik, DO, FACOI 5715 Bella Rose, Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com Integrative Internal Medicine practice owned by BoardCertified Internal Medicine physician. Practice emphasizes natural treatments where possible and uses special testing to determine health and nutritional status. Support services onsite include: Acupuncture, Bowen Therapy, Rolfing® Structural Integration, Massage, Healing Touch, IV Therapy. Clinic specializes in Internal Medicine, natural treatments for menopause and andropause symptoms, Osteoporosis, cholesterol management, Candida, Fibromyalgia. See ads pages 17 & 19.

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

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

Let your mind alone, and see what happens. ~Virgil Thomson 52

CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING

Keri Topouzian, D.O. 1900 S. Telegraph, Ste. 102, Bloomfield Hills 248-302-0473 • AskDrT.weebly.com Board certified in Functional/Regenerative Medicine with 30 years experience. Dr. T seeks out the underlying cause of a patient's complaints and incorporates IV therapies, bioidentical hormones and more. See ad page 9.

MASSAGE THERAPY JAYA’S HEALING BODYWORK Massage and Healing Rochester • 248-464-2049 JayasBodywork.com

Advanced Craniosacral T h e r a p y, T h e r a p e u t i c Massage, Orthopedic Massage, Reflexology, acupressure, lymph work, Stress Relief, Psychic Healing, Distant Healing. Sessions are specifically designed for you.

KATHY MOSSOIAN, L.M.T. 145 Rochdale S Suite C2, Rochester Hills 248-651-5536 MassageTherapyOfRochester.com

Craniosacral therapy/brain work. Therapeutic massage. Licensed therapist. 30 years' experience in collective/ advanced techniques to relieve stress, soft tissue issues. Myofascial release, lymph work and pain mgt.

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Assists those suffering from M i g r a i n e s , a n x i e t y, depression, autoimmune disorders, diabetes and more. Licensed Massage Therapist, certified in Reflexology and Reiki, and offers Aromatherapy, Sound Healing, Meditation, yoga and Tai Chi. See ad

MENTAL WELLNESS IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY, ONLY TOO LATE

Non-Profit Distributes Leep4Joy Books on Bully/Suicide Prevention • 248-613-5628 Leep4Joy.com • PatriceALee@gmail.com Positive books for children/ teens. Leep4Joy Books share lessons on kindness, respect for self/others; promote promote mental wellness/inner healing. Endorsed by counselors and clinical therapists. Children ask for them. "Live life happy and bully-free!"

MIND & BODY HEALING EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES SERVICES LLC

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

This experienced EFT Practitioner offers monthly EFT group to Borrow Benefits and individual sessions weekends only to learn EFT for personal use while treating an unwanted problem; affordable fees.

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions. ~Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. MichiganHealthyLiving.com

NOURISH MIND, BODY & SOUL

Jill Rose Berner HHP • 248-648-1849 530 Pine St., Suite 4, Rochester NourishTheMindBodySoul.com

A natural health and wellness spa providing an array of modalities for healing the mind and body: Therapeutic massage, herbal body wraps, facials, ionic foot detox, IR sauna, Himalayan salt cave and much more. See NewsBrief page 7.

MOLD TESTING & REMEDIATION

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, organic natural foods and natural grocery, glutenfree, non-gmo, Amish est. 1974 meats, eggs, & fresh turkeys live healthy • buy local for the holidays. Personalized service, knowledgeable staff, special orders, and supplement savings card available. Like us on Facebook! Open Mon-Thurs 10-7, Fri/Sat 10-6, closed Sunday.

LUCKY’S

MOLDPRO • 734-439-8800

247 W. Main Street, Milan • MoldProllc.com MoldPro is the only mold remediation company in Southeast Michigan that offers chemical-free mold remediation and other chemical-free services, along with independent lab air testing since 2011. See ad page 26.

NATURAL/HOLISTIC HEALTH BIBLICAL HEALTH

Hilda Lauderman, Ph.D, RN, NMD Serving East Michigan • 810-503-4056 ”Dr. Hilda” offers programs using natural approaches to h elp w ith co n ditio ns including nutrition, thyroid function, osteoporosis and more. L e a r n w h a t a Naturopathic Medical Doctor with over 30 years' experience as a registered nurse can do for you. Call for more information. See ad page 18.

JOURNEY TO HEALTH CHAKRA

Erika Arms, BCND, CNHP, Reiki Master 5770 S. Main St., Ste C, Clarkston 248-505-8010 • JourneyToHealthChakra.com

All inclusive holistic center offering several modalities for mind, body, & spirit. Naturopath, massage, detox, infrared, intuitive work, shaman, crystal energy healing, Reiki & more. Start the journey!

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

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

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 25.

PETS / VETERINARY WOODSIDE ANIMAL CLINIC

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

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

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

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ORGANIC HAIR COLORING FARRELL REIS HAIRDRESSERS West Maple Rd., Troy Call for directions 248-646-1066 • FarrellReis.com

1 0 0 % O rg a n i c c o l o r ; ammonia, PPD and formaldehyde-free. Fashion colors using certified organic extracts and natural ingredients. Organic Keratin Smoothing and Nayo hair coloring systems. 20% off with this ad. See ad page 7.

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

Complete Natural Lawn Application Products & Programs PO Box 874, Highland 248-889-7200 • A-1OrganicLawns.com We believe in protecting and preserving your family and home environment with natural fertilizers that use the power of nature to beautify your property. See ad page 7.

Don’t take your toys inside just because it’s raining. ~Cher

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

REFLEXOLOGY 1MASSAGE4U

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

November 2018

REGISTERED DIETICIAN

YOGA

TAI CHI TRUE TAI CHI CHUAN

HOLGISTIC

Briana Greenlee, R.D. 720 E. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak 248-733-5700 • Holgistic.com

Certified Yang Family Tai Chi Instructor 28919 Evergreen Rd., Southfield TrueTaiChiChuan.com • 248-709-1599

Tai Chi Chuan is a graceful exercise and moving meditation. Create balance; Feed your soul; Fuel your body; Expand your mind; Strengthen yourself; Practice Tai Chi Chuan.

Health coach Briana is a Registered Dietitian, specializing in autoimmune disorders, eating behavior, digestive health and cellular recovery. Different packages available - from Starter to Professional Athlete.

Santosha (Sanskrit): Contentment, peace, gratitude

From Light to Sound: A Mantra Workshop Sunday, November 11 See the calendar in this magazine for our other classes and special events.

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

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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.

WEIGHT LOSS AIR RECOVERY

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See NewsBrief page 7.

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REGISTERED HERBALIST HOLGISTIC

Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail. ~Kinky Friedman

Casey Nachtrieb, MSTOM, R.H. 720 E. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak 248-733-5700 • Holgistic.com

Casey Nachtrieb is a Registered Clinical Herbalist, Director of Michigan's 1st compounding herbal pharmacy. Creating customized medicinal formulas and products, focusing on the prevention of disease, specializing in toxicology.

ROLFING® S.I. KATHLEEN STRAUCH

Certified Rolfer® Advanced Rolf Movement Specialist • The Downing Clinic • 248-625-6677 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston TheDowningClinic.com • Creative Wellness, E. Lansing 517-351-9240 • CreativeWellness.net • Southfield • 248-910-4515 (cell) • Rolf.org Do you yearn for balance and freedom of movement? Rolfing® Structural integration is a system of bringing the body back into proper alignment through education and deep tissue work, whether the problems arise from accidents, digestive or emotional issues or poor postural habits. Over 30 years experience.

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YOGA STRONGHEART YOGA

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

YOGA OASIS YOGA STUDIO 6160 Dixie Hwy. #240 (behind Pete's) Clarkston • 248-770-5388 YogaOasis.us • email: info@YogaOasis.US

A community-based Yoga studio embracing diversity and individual truth for 10 years! Classes 7 days/week for all levels including flow, restorative, meditation, yin, and workshops.

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Here Are Just Some of The Unique Markers Dr. Christine Analyzes For That Your M.D. Does NOT: • Why your digestion is linked to hair loss • Why certain healthy foods you are eating are hurting you v. healing you • Why protein imbalances in your diet create hot flashes • Why this toxin leads to painful, stinky gas, and brain fog • Why all organ stress traces back to fat and protein digestion • How an acidic pH is coming from low stomach acid • Why your energy has everything to do with a leaky gut

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