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Natural Awakenings is a family of more than 70 healthy living magazines celebrating 25 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

18 WILD AND WONDERFUL Foraging for Foodies (w/recipes) 24 TAKE A CEREBRAL SPIN

Cycling for a Healthier Brain

26 LOVING

OURSELVES MADLY Practice Intentional Self-Love

28 BEYOND

SUSTAINABILITY

Regenerative Agriculture Takes Aim at Climate Change

30 HEALING HARMONIES Music As Medicine

32 GUT HEALTH &

THE VAGUS NERVE

Tips To Relieve Pain, Anxiety, Inflammation & Promote Wellbeing

34 FEEDING

HEALTHY HABITS

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Healing Sessions Promote the Highest Well-Being New Practitioner Joins Clarkston Holistic Business

rika Arms, owner of Clarkston's Journey To Health Chakra, is pleased to announce the addition of their newest practitioner, Petra Arms. Petra, a certified reiki practitioner, provides chakra balancing, inner illumination, grounding yoga flow, meditative art expression classes and enjoys working with the insights of younger generations. "Having explored her intuitive and empathetic abilities since early childhood years, Petra is expanding her clientele and eager to meet individuals ready to illuminate their inner divinity." says Erika, who is a board-certified naturopath and reiki master. "She is dedicated to guiding individuals into embodying their own divine essence, aiding them to live their most Petra Arms organic and abundance-filled life." "Petra enjoys working with the energies of the inner child as well as the wounds of the present to help embrace the complexity and beauty of life surrounding us all," adds Erika. "She uses her abilities to help guide her through healing sessions to promote the highest well-being.” The center was also recently named" 2019 Best of the Best" holistic business in Clarkston.

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Helping Youth Reach Their Full Potential Summer Fun at the North Oakland YMCA

t’s not too late to let kids try sports this summer because North Oakland Family YMCA in Auburn Hills is hosting various youth sports classes from July 28 to August 28. The lineup includes soccer, volleyball, basketball, T-ball, football fundamentals and soccer. Each sport is available for different age groups, days and times. The majority of sports activity takes place at the Y. However, to provide the best possible experience for the players, games and practices may take place at local facility and fields as well as other Ys in the Metro Detroit area. All classes require registration and costs start at $36. The goal of YMCA Youth Sports is to leverage the excitement and passion around recreational and competitive programming to create a healthy outlet for children to gain new skills, develop a sense of team and connect with positive role models. North Oakland Family YMCA is located at 3378 E. Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills. For more information or to register, call sports coordinator Shane Hynes at 248-872-2539, email Shane.Hynes@ymcaDetroit.org or visit YMCADetroit.org/north-oakland/sports. See ad page 35.

A YEAR OF INSPIRED LIVING A Year of Inspired Living

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loria Jensenius, reiki master, hypnotist and owner of Harmony Healing, is announcing the move of her business to a new and expanded location in Waterford. The new space now includes retail offerings from local artists, classroom space, an individual infrared sauna and treatment and consultation rooms. Increased space means there will be more group events. “We are hosting "Tuesday Teachings" on various wellness topics every Tuesday,” Jensenius says. “The morning group, at 10 a.m., is for seniors’ health, and is by donation only. The afternoon women’s group at 2 p.m. is also by donation. The evening classes rotate between a series and general health information, and there is a fee for the evening classes. Every first and third Monday we also have "Mental Wellness Mondays," by donation. Harmony Healing, LLC, is now located at 2532 Airport Rd., Waterford. For more information, call Gloria Jensenius at 248-891-7712 or visit HarmonyHealingLLC.com. MichiganHealthyLiving.com

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fter a three-year employment/training program at Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine and becoming certified in Functional Medicine in 2017, Mary E. Miller-Wilson, adult nurse practitioner, returns to Waller Wellness Center, located in Auburn Hills, effective August 9. Functional Medicine uses natural treatments for conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, autoimmune and genetic disorders, digestive illnesses and degenerative neurologic diseases. “Mary returns with valuable knowledge and experience gleaned from seeing the country’s most challenging cases at this renowned treatment center,” says Catherine Waller, MD, medical director of Waller Wellness Center. “Over the last eight years, Mary E. Miller-Wilson Mary’s approach to health has always been based on a melding of functional medicine and anti-aging medicine, looking for the underlying root cause of disease and assisting patients in being proactive about their health. Her understanding of Functional Medicine as unique and personalized allows her to assess all aspects of a patient’s lifestyle: genetics, environment, emotions, beliefs and social relationships, all of which directly influence health and disease. We are excited to have Mary return to the Waller Wellness Center with her new experience and skills, and she is eager to rejoin our team.” Waller Wellness Center is located at 1854 W. Auburn Rd., Ste. 400, Rochester Hills. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 248-844-1414 or visit their website at WallerWellness.com. See ad page 19.

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ooth registration is open for the seventh annual Fall Enlightened Soul Expo, which takes place on Saturday–Sunday, October 12–13. The event is moving to the Southfield Pavilion in Southfield. “This Expo has become the largest indoor event of its kind in Michigan, with approximately 150 holistic booths from around the Midwest," explains Amy Garber, Show Co-Director. " The location was made to better reach people in the Metro Detroit area. We plan to hold the Fall Expos in Southfield but continue to host the Spring Expo at Skyline High School in Ann Arbor. ” Standard booths are 10 ft. x 10 ft. and cost $275. There are also a limited number of smaller 6 ft. deep x 8 ft. wide booths for $200. There are discounts for double booths as well. Application and payment must be made online (major credit cards, debit cards, Paypal). After August 23 registrations will be accepted based on space. The Expo opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday October 12 and at 11 a.m. on Sunday October 13 and stays open until 6 p.m. both days. $11 adult daily ticket/$14 weekend pass includes free parking, free presentations, and student/child prices. Prices for services vary. For more information on exhibiting visit: EnlightenedSoulExpo.com/apply. The Southfield Pavilion is located at 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield. Advance discounted tickets may be obtained by visiting: EnlightenedSoulExpo.com. See ad page 27.

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he gut is king, especially when it comes to immunity and proper brain function. When the gut is off, so is everything else. Whether you are in a managed care situation or self-care journey, digestive enzymes, a strong probiotic with prebiotic and detoxing is as essential as a predominantly plant-based diet. The gut wall houses 70 percent of the cells that make up your immune system, and gut bacteria plays a role in the development of white blood cells. It is also referred to as the "second brain." Neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine and GABA, are all produced within the gut – and important to mood regulation. The gut typically goes bad with toxic additives to our food, water and personalcare products. Herbicide glyphosate, the key ingredient in weedkiller RoundUp, strips the gut of good flora and can inhibit the P450 enzyme required for the metabolization of medications and toxins formed within cells.

Other forms of cell debris include: heavy metals in personal-care products like popular brand deodorants (Dove and Secret); GMO yeast (candida) in breads and beers; as well as parasites in meats and raw fish. When the gut is compromised other forms of cell debris can grow, particularly candida and parasites. Candida feeds on processed sugar, while parasites thrive within heavy metals. The key to restoring gut integrity and full-body health is detoxing. The only way toxins are coming out of the body is sweat, urination and bowel movements. Certified

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Use Probiotics to Shed Pounds For the one-third of Americans struggling with obesity, new research on probiotics from the Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, in China, offers a promising approach. In a meta-review of 12 randomized, placebo-controlled studies that tested 821 obese and overweight people, probiotic supplementation was found to significantly reduce body weight, weight circumference and fat mass, and to improve cholesterol and glucose metabolism measures. Probiotics were administered in forms that included sachet, capsule, powder, kefir yogurt and fermented milk, in durations that ranged from eight to 24 weeks.

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Quit Smoking to Avoid Rheumatoid Arthritis Stopping smoking has the long-term benefit of reducing the risk of developing seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by 37 percent over 30 years, say researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston. The study was based on data from the 230,000 women that participated in two longitudinal Nurses’ Health Studies, and focused on the 969 women that developed seropositive RA. Risk began to go down about five years after women quit smoking and continued to decrease the longer they stayed non-smokers. Patients with seropositive RA generally have more severe disease manifestations, including joint deformities and disability.

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Walk or Run to Keep Blood Vessels and Brains Young Running novices that trained for six months and then ran their first marathon actually reversed the aging of major blood vessels—and older and slower people benefitted most, report researchers at University College London. The study of 139 healthy first-time marathon runners, ages 21 to 69, was presented at the 2019 European Society of Cardiology Congress. It found that those first-timers reduced their arterial age by four years and their stroke risk by 10 percent over their lifetime. In another study presented at the Congress that was based on data from 605 heart failure patients, researchers reported that those walking the farthest in a six-minute test, indicating better fitness, were significantly less likely to have the cognitive impairment that afflicts 67 percent of patients with heart failure.

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Montmorency tart cherries, first discovered by Roman legionnaires along the Black Sea, have been shown to have potent antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties, according to scientists. Now a study from the UK’s University of Hertfordshire published in the Journal of Functional Foods has found that the cherries can mitigate factors that lead to metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases the risk of stroke, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Just two hours after being given cherries in the form of juice or capsules, subjects showed significantly decreased systolic blood pressure, and insulin levels were significantly lower after one and three hours compared to those given a placebo.

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Climate change has inspired farmers to turn to regenerative agriculture, which pulls carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and stores it in their soil. Regenerative agriculture incorporates the practices of planting trees, cover cropping, no-till farming and rotational grazing. As the groundswell of support grows, 250 soil health bills have been introduced in state and federal legislatures in the last two years. At a U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee climate change hearing, Nebraska soybean farmer Matthew Rezac said that keeping soil healthy, not just reducing greenhouse gas emissions, was a key part of what farmers could do to cool a warming planet. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, the bills have different justifications, but they all focus on soil health. As disastrous floods and drought sweep away farmland, the idea that regenerative agriculture could make for more productive farming is gaining traction.

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Long considered to be geologically inactive, our 4.6-billion-yearold moon is showing signs of tectonic activity via seismometers deployed between 1969 and 1972 during the NASA Apollo program. Although some “moonquakes” have been recorded near cliff-like fault scarps on the surface, they may be caused by the irregular gravitational effects of orbiting the more massive Earth or extreme temperature differences created by sunlight in the vacuum of space. Employing more sensitive equipment has been proposed for future missions to assist in choosing potential colonization sites.

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Solar panels currently generate only about 1 percent of our nation’s energy needs, but new research from the federal National Renewable Energy Laboratory shows that installation of “floatovoltaics”— floating, electricity-generating photovoltaic panels—on only onefourth of our manmade reservoirs would generate about 10 percent of U.S. energy needs without taking up valuable real estate. Floatovoltaics cost less to install than traditional, land-based solar panels because there’s no need to clear land or treat soil, and research shows that the natural cooling effect of the water below can boost the solar panels’ power production by up to 22 percent. Of the approximately 100 current floatovoltaic installations, only seven are in the U.S., mostly at wineries in California and water treatment facilities. About 80 percent are in Japan, where limited land and roof space make water-based solar panels especially suitable.

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Artificial Light Tied to Inflammation

Fluorescent lighting is one of the most common sources of artificial light, but new research from Texas State University suggests there may be unexpected consequences at the genetic level. Team member Ronald B. Walter says, “Over the past 60 years, we have increasingly relied on artificial light sources that emit much narrower wavelength spectrums than does the sun. Yet, little research has been conducted to determine gene expression consequences, if any, from use of common artificial light sources.” Their findings, published in the online journal Genes, show increased inflammation in tissue and organs and increased immune response in the subject animals, regardless of whether the species is primarily active in the day or night.

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Wild plants, here is such a thing plants—particularly in as a free lunch, and terms of phytochemicals because they it awaits adventurand antioxidants. They also must take care of ous foragers in backyards, tend to be lower in sugar themselves, tend to and other simple carbs, and city parks, mountain be more nutritious higher in fiber.” meadows and even sidewalk cracks. From nutriPurslane, a wild than cultivated tious weeds and juicy bersucculent, has more plants—particularly ries to delicate, delicious omega-3s than any other in terms of flowers and refreshing leafy vegetable, says phytochemicals tree sap, wild, edible foods John Kallas, the Portabound in cities, suburbia land, Oregon, author of and antioxidants. and rural environments. Edible Wild Plants: Wild ~Deane Jordan Throughout most of Foods From Dirt to Plate. history, humans were foragers that relied on Mustard garlic, a common invasive plant, local plant knowledge for survival, as both is the most nutritious leafy green ever food and medicine. Today’s foragers are analyzed, says Kallas, who holds a Ph.D. reviving that ancestral tradition to improve in nutrition. “However, the real dietary diets, explore new flavors, develop kinship benefit of foraged plants is in their great with the environment, and simply indulge diversity, as each has a unique profile of in the joy and excitement of finding and phytochemicals. There is no such thing as preparing wild foods. a superfood, just superdiets,” he adds.

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“There are many benefits to eating wild food,” says Deane Jordan, founder of EatTheWeeds. com, of Orlando, Florida. “Wild plants, because they must take care of themselves, tend to be more nutritious than cultivated

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Wild Edibles. Foraging experts say the fear of wild plants is largely unfounded. “The biggest misconception is that we are experimenting with unknowns,” says Kallas. “Today’s wild edibles are traditional foods from Native American or European cultures we have lost touch with.” For example, European settlers brought with them dandelions, now considered a nuisance weed, as a source of food and medicine. All parts of it are edible, including flowers, roots and leaves, and have nutritional superpowers. To assess a plant, Kallas adds, a forager must know three things about it: the part or parts that are edible, the stage of growth to gather it and how to prepare it. “Some plants have parts that are both edible and poisonous. Others can be toxic raw, but perfectly edible cooked,” he says. Timing is everything, adds Meredith. “A wild ingredient can be fantastic in one week, and incredibly bitter a week later, so it’s important to know when its prime season is.” Kallas recommends staying away from highly trafficked roadsides and polluted areas. Given that many lawns and public areas are sprayed with herbicides, Sam Thayer, author of The Forager’s Harvest: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants, recommends not foraging in an area if it’s uncertain whether chemicals have been applied. Environmental awareness includes understanding how foraging may positively or negatively affect the ecosystem, says Meredith. “Overharvesting can endanger future populations. But there is a ‘win-win’ way to forage, where I get fantastic food and the landscape is better for my having foraged, by clearing invasive plants around natives or planting seeds while collecting a local plant gone to seed.” Thayer, of Bruce, Wisconsin, suggests collecting where species are abundant and thriving: “Fruit, for example, can be harvested limitlessly, as can wild invasives that disrupt the balance of the ecosystem and crowd out native species.”

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on’t try to learn foraging; just try to learn about one vegetable or fruit, says Sam Thayer. “Take it one plant at a time. It takes the intimidation out of it.” Find a good local instructor that has a solid background in botany and other fundamentals of foraging, says John Kallas. “Also, get some good books, and more than one, as each will offer different dimensions,” says the author and instructor. Conquer the fear of Latin and learn the scientific names of plants, suggests Leda Meredith. As there may be several plants with the same common name, or one plant with many common names, knowing scientific names will help clear up potential confusion in identifying them. You don’t have to go far to find food, says Deane Jordan. “In reality, there is often a greater selection around your neighborhood than in state parks. In suburbia, you find native species, the edible weeds that come with agriculture, and also edible ornamentals.” Bring the kids: They make fabulous foragers, says Meredith. “They learn superfast and it’s a way to pass cultural knowledge along and instill that food doesn’t come from a garden or a farm, but from photosynthesis and the Earth and the sun.”

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Garlic Mustard Pesto on Crisp-Creamy Polenta Yields: 4 servings

some of the pale green bits if you want a sturdier dish. 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 3 cups cattail shoots, chopped ½ cup water 1 cup fresh or frozen shelled peas (if frozen, defrost them first) 2 Tbsp fresh mint, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Buttered Cattail Shoots With Peas and Mint Yields: 4 servings This is a riff on the traditional English springtime dish of lettuce wilted in butter with peas and mint. The pleasingly mild flavor of the cattail shoots stands in for the lettuce. Stick with just the whitest parts of the shoots for pure tenderness or include

Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the cattail shoots and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until the cattail shoots are tender and most of the water has evaporated. Add the peas and cook for 2 minutes more, stirring. Remove from the heat and stir in the mint with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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Leda Meredith, author of The Forager’s Feast: How to Identify, Gather, and Prepare Wild Edibles, says, “Wild food aficionados may roll their eyes when they see that I’m including this recipe because pesto is used as the go-to recipe for this plant so often that it’s become a cliché. But there’s a reason for that: it’s really, really good. “You can toss garlic mustard pesto with pasta, of course, but a spoonful added to soup just before serving is also wonderful, as is a smear of it on focaccia or toast. My favorite way to enjoy garlic mustard pesto is on pan-fried polenta that is crispy on the outside and creamy within.” 2 cups fresh garlic mustard leaves and tender stems 3 Tbsp walnuts or pine nuts, chopped 1 tsp garlic, minced (wild or cultivated) ¼ cup Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided

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2 Tbsp butter 8 slices (½-inch-thick) cooked polenta Put the garlic mustard leaves, nuts and garlic into the blender or food processor. Pulse until the leaves are chopped. Add the cheese. With the motor running, add ½ cup of oil a little at a time until the mixture is well blended, but not completely smooth. (You want a bit of texture from the nuts and greens to remain.) Heat the butter and 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the polenta slices. (You can use the precooked polenta that comes out of a tube, or if you cooked some from scratch, spread it out ½-inch thick on a baking sheet and refrigerate until sliceable.) Don’t try to move the polenta slices until they’ve browned on the bottom side. You’ll know that’s happened when they dislodge easily. Use a spatula to flip them over and

Tip: If you want to keep this pesto in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to six months, blanch the garlic mustard greens in boiling water for 20 seconds, then immediately run them under cold water or dip them in an ice bath. Squeeze out as much water as you can, then proceed with the recipe. This blanching step prevents the pesto from losing its bright green color and turning brown in cold storage.

Simple Supper Garlic Mustard Pasta Yields: 4 servings This is a simple, but satisfying one-pot meal that comes together in about 20 minutes total. You can embellish the recipe with additional ingredients such as chorizo sausage or pine nuts, but it’s really not necessary. Sometimes simple is best. 1 lb penne pasta 1 lb garlic mustard leaves and shoots, washed and coarsely chopped (ideally, you’re using garlic mustard at the stage where the stems are still tender and the flowers are either budding or just starting

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to open) 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 to 2 medium-hot red chili peppers (pepperoncini), stems and seeds removed ¼ cup plus 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided (use your best as this is one of the main flavors of the sauce) Salt to taste ½ cup Parmesan or Romano cheese, freshly grated (again, use the best you’ve got) Freshly ground black pepper Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the penne and set a timer for seven minutes. While the pasta is cooking, prep the other ingredients: wash and chop the garlic mustard, mince the garlic or put it through a garlic press, chop the chili peppers. After seven minutes, add the garlic mustard to the pasta in the pot and cook until the pasta is al dente, usually about five minutes more. Scoop out a ladleful of the pasta cooking water and set it aside. Drain the pasta and garlic mustard in a colander. Return the pot to the stove over low heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to the pot along with the garlic and chili pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Return the reserved pasta cooking water and the drained pasta and garlic mustard greens back to the pot. Raise the heat to medium and cook, stirring, for a minute or two until the liquid is mostly evaporated or absorbed. Remove from the heat, then stir in the remaining olive oil and salt. (Go scant on the salt because the grated cheese you’ll be adding is salty.) Serve hot with freshly grated cheese and freshly ground pepper. Other wild edibles you can use in this recipe include any leafy greens, as well as the leaves of any wild garlic species. Recipes and photos from The Forager’s Feast: How to Identify, Gather, and Prepare Wild Edibles. Reproduced by permission of The Countryman Press. All rights reserved.

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opping on a bicycle on a beautiful day or taking a spin class at the gym offers proven cardiovascular benefits like lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. Now, growing research shows that it also packs a powerful punch for brain health. Aerobic exercise has been found to have the greatest impact on cognitive ability, and low-impact cycling leads the way. David Conant-Norville, M.D., a Portland, Oregon psychiatrist, recommends cycling to help children challenged by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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“Cycling brings more oxygen and nutrients to the cells,” says Carmen Ferreira, owner of SunShine Barre Studio, in Rocky Point, New York. “When we ride our bikes, our brains also increase their production of proteins used for creating new brain cells.” Cycling has been shown to significantly boost the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin, as well as brainderived neurotrophic factor—BDNF—a protein that increases during aerobic exercise. Low levels of BDNF have been

“For years, we’ve been touting the benefits of mental exercises for Alzheimer’s disease, but physical exercise is also highly beneficial. There is not one neurological disease that cannot benefit from aerobic exercise, from Parkinson’s disease to Lou Gehrig’s disease,” says Laurence Kinsella, M.D., a neurologist at the SSM Health Medical Group, in Fenton, Missouri. According to 2017 Canadian studies involving Parkinson’s patients, cycling improved motor function during a 12-week period. The results, published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, also show a marked improvement in gait. Promising 2018 research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveals cycling and other forms of aerobic exercise to be the most effective activity in slowing Alzheimer’s-related cognitive decline.

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Not believing our crueler thoughts is step one. Replacing them with kinder, more compassionate and loving thoughts is step two. When our minds call us ugly, we must sink into our hearts and remind ourselves that we are beautiful, as we are. When our minds insist we’re weak, we must declare our strength. Every single thought and word that speaks to our worth is a powerful and sustaining reflection of self-love. Substitute self-abuse with love as often as possible and then watch our lives change in powerful ways.

Set boundaries and enforce them. To love ourselves, we have to set clear boundaries with the people in our lives. State what works and what doesn’t work. If we don’t clearly speak our boundaries, people will trample them, and we’ll only have ourselves to blame. Boundaries show respect for all involved. A lack of boundaries will almost certainly lead to resentment.

Make time for happy places. We all have places that tend to bring us peace and/or joy: a walk among the trees, curled up with a good book, coffee with a close friend. Make time for these experiences. Every second we spend giving energy to the people, places and things that bring us joy is a second of dedicated self-love. It matters. Just as important, pay attention to the people, places and things that are depleting, that feel unhealthy and toxic, and give less energy to them. Knowing what to eliminate can be as impactful as knowing what to add. How we love ourselves is our responsibility. The greater commitment we make to self-love, the greater chance we create of living a more peaceful, joyful and meaningful life. Scott Stabile is the author of Big Love: The Power of Living with a Wide-Open Heart. Learn more at ScottStabile.com.

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In the U.S., we are depleting our topsoil 10 times faster than we are replenishing it. We only have 60 years of farmable topsoil remaining.

Beyond Sustainability Regenerative Agriculture Takes Aim at Climate Change by Yvette C. Hammett

ost people have never heard of regenerative agriculture, but there’s plenty of talk about it in the scientific and farming communities, along with a growing consensus that regeneration is a desirable step beyond sustainability. Those that are laser-focused on clean food and a better environment believe regenerative agriculture will not only result in healthier food, but could become a significant factor in reversing the dangerous effects of manmade climate change. This centers on the idea that healthy soils anchor a healthy planet: They contain more carbon than all above-ground vegetation and regulate emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. “We have taken soils for granted for a long time. Nevertheless, soils are the foundation of food production and food security, supplying plants with nutrients, water and support for their roots,” according to the study “Status of the World’s Soil Resources,” by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations. Most of the world’s soil resources, which also function as the planet’s largest water filter, are in fair, poor or very poor condition, the report states. Tilling, erosion and chemicals all play significant roles in soil degradation. Regenerative agriculture seeks to reverse that trend by focusing on inexpensive organic methods that minimize soil disturbance and feed its microbial diversity with the application of compost and compost teas. Cover crops, crop and livestock rotation and multistory agroforestry are all part of a whole-farm design that’s intended to rebuild the quantity and quality of topsoil, as well as increase biodiversity and watershed function. “True regenerative organic agriculture can improve the environment, the communities, the economy, even the human spirit,” says Diana Martin, director of communications for the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Rodale, a leader in the organic movement, has been carrying the global torch for

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regenerative agriculture since the 1970s, when Bob Rodale, son of the institute’s founder, first began talking about it. “He said sustainability isn’t good enough. In the U.S., we are depleting our topsoil 10 times faster than we are replenishing it. We only have 60 years of farmable topsoil remaining,” says Martin. The institute is working with corporate brands in conducting a pilot project on farms around the world to certify food as regenerative organic. It has three pillars that were created with the help of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program: soil health; animal welfare; and social justice, the latter because people want to know that workers are being treated fairly, Martin says. “In some ways, we felt the organic program could do more, so we introduced the regenerative organic certification. It is a new, high-bar label that is very holistic,” says Jeff Moyer, an expert in organic agriculture and the executive director at the Rodale Institute. The pilot phase involves 21 farms with connections to big brands like Patagonia, Lotus Foods and Dr. Bronner’s. “We needed relationships with brands to make this a reality,” Moyer says. Product should be rolling out by this fall. “There’s kind of a broad umbrella of things going on,” says Bruce Branham, a crop sciences professor with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. “No-till farming certainly is a small step toward regenerative ag, because every time we till the soil, we essentially expose a lot of the carbon dioxide, which burns off carbon.” Cover crops can be planted right after harvesting a cash crop to help regenerate the soil, adding nitrogen and organic matter, he says. “It is a long-term benefit, so a lot of farmers are hesitant. It takes a while to improve soil fertility through cover crop use.” It doesn’t cost much, but for a corn or soybean farmer making almost no money right now, every expense matters. “The real things we are working on are more toward different cropping systems,” he says, in which farmers are growing perennial tree crops that produce nuts and fruits, absorb carbon and don’t require replanting or tilling. There’s considerable interest in regenerative organic agriculture in Idaho, as many farmers there have already adopted no-till practices, says Sanford Eigenbrode, a professor at the University of Idaho, who specializes in entomology, plant pathology and nematology. Farmers want to try to improve retention of soil carbon to both stabilize soils and improve long-term productivity, he says. “There are economic and environmental advantages.” Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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HEALING HARMONIES Music As Medicine by Marlaina Donato

rom ancient Mongolian shamans that used drumming for physical and emotional healing to modern, board-certified music therapists that work with special needs kids, science now confirms what we’ve always known: Music makes us feel better. Decades after Don Campbell’s groundbreaking work about the cognitive effects of listening to the music of Mozart, growing research reveals music’s ability to reduce chronic and acute pain, restore brain connections after a stroke, boost immunity and promote brain development in children. Recent studies of the benefits of music published in BJPsych International show decreased depression in patients with neuropsychiatric disorders and improvement in people with certain types of epilepsy.

Neurochemistry and Pain Reduction

Listening to music we find pleasurable can have an analgesic effect on the body, and researchers theorize that the brain releases a cascade of natural opioids, including dopamine. A pilot study on cancer patients published in the Indian Journal of Palliative Care in 2016 shows a significant reduction of pain when individuals are exposed to music for 20-minute intervals. Music also minimizes chronic pain associated with syndromes like fibromyalgia. Collective studies published in Frontiers of Psychology in 2014 suggest that relaxing, preferred choices of music not only reduce fibromyalgia-related pain, but also significantly improve mobility.

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Board-certified music therapists like Sheila Wall use live and recorded music to catalyze therapeutic changes in their clients. In her Eau Claire, Wisconsin, practice, Wall works with a wide

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range of clients ranging in age from 3 to 104. “Music bypasses the language and intellectual barriers in the brain that can prevent healing. Music helps the brain compensate for whatever damage that has occurred through illnesses, disease or trauma,” she says. “I also work with children to help them build language and motor skills through music. Research last year by the Brain and Creativity Institute at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles has shown that music training strengthens areas of the brain that govern speech, reading skills and sound perception in children. The results, published in Cerebral Cortex, indicate that only two years of music study significantly changes both the white and gray matter of the brain. Kirk Moore, in Wheaton, Illinois, is a certified music practitioner who provides live therapeutic music for people that are sick or dying. He says he sees daily changes through music. “I see heart rates slow down and blood pressure reduced. Breathing becomes steadier; pain and nausea cease.” Moore has also witnessed patients with aphasia—a language impairment caused by stroke or other brain damage—spontaneously sing-along to songs and regain the ability to speak. One memorable patient could only utter a single word, but listening to Moore ignited a dramatic change. “I sang ‘You Are My Sunshine’ and within seconds, she was singing. After 20 minutes of music, I expressed to the patient my hopes that the music had been helpful to her. ‘Oh goodness, yes!’ she responded.”

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Drumming has been proven to be able to balance the hemispheres of the brain, bolster immunity and offer lasting physical and emotional benefits for conditions ranging from asthma to Parkinson’s disease, autism and addiction recovery. Medical research led by neurologist Barry Bittman, M.D., shows that participation in drumming circles helps to amp up natural killer cells that fight cancer and viruses such as AIDS. Recent research published in PLOS/ONE reveals a profound reduction of inflammation in people that took part in 90-minute drum circles during the course of the 10-week study.

Music and End of Life

Music’s capacity to bring healing and solace also extends to the end of life. Classically trained musician and certified music practitioner Lloyd Goldstein knows firsthand the power of providing music for cancer patients and the terminally ill. “I feel a deep responsibility to be as present as I can possibly be, to what I’m doing, the people I’m playing for,” says Goldstein, who left a secure orchestra position to join the team at The Arts In Medicine Program at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. “It’s taught me how to be a better musician and a better person.” As much as the musician gives, music gives back. “I end up calmer than when I begin a session. That healing environment travels with me,” Moore says. Marlaina Donato is a composer and the author of several books. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Toning the Vagus Nerve Relief for Pain, Anxiety and Inflammation

by Marlaina Donato

esearch is helping doctors connect the dots between seemingly unrelated conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, revealing a common denominator: the multitasking vagus nerve, the longest in the autonomic nervous system. The superpower of this double-branched cranial nerve lies in transporting major neurotransmitters along what is known as the brain-gut axis. “The vagus nerve stems from the brain to the abdomen like a communication superhighway between your gut and brain,” says Hannah Aylward, an Orlando-based certified holistic health coach and gut health expert. “Studies show that the vagus nerve regulates inflammation throughout the body.”

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Recent studies have shown that vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) can improve quality of life for individuals suffering from numerous conditions. One type is a device that can be implanted by a neurosurgeon, which sends electrical impulses to the vagus nerve in children that suffer from seizures and adults with depression as a supplemental treatment when surgery or medications are not possible or effective. There is also a handheld, non-invasive VNS option called gammaCore, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved device that offers hope for sufferers of cluster and migraine headaches. Its effectiveness for chronic pain management, as well as in cases of epilepsy and depression, was published in the Neuromodulation Journal in 2015. PTSD researcher Imanuel Lerman, M.D., and his colleagues with the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, found that VNS affects areas of the brain responsible for processing emotional pain. The findings, published in the journal PLOS ONE earlier this year, also show that VNS delays the brain’s response to pain signals in individuals with PTSD.

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When it comes to the vagus nerve, anxiety is physical. Post-traumatic stress is rooted in neurobiology and experienced in the body, not just the mind, says Arielle Schwartz, Ph.D., a Boulder, Colorado-based clinical psychologist and author of The Complex PTSD Workbook: A Mind-Body Approach to Regaining Emotional Control and Becoming Whole. “This is why you can’t simply think or talk your way out of your trauma reactions.” According to Schwartz, “Disruptions in the gut flora, which often occur with overuse of antibiotics, can have a significant impact on mental health. An imbalance in the gut can lead to an inflammatory response in the immune system and a wide range of disruptive symptoms.” Aylward notes that 95 percent of the body’s mood-boosting chemical serotonin resides in the enteric nervous system, which governs the function of the gastrointestinal tract. “The brain-gut axis is becoming increasingly important as a therapeutic target for psychiatric and GI disorders,” she says. Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and founding co-director of UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, explains the trauma loop. “Developmental trauma impairs the integrative circuits of the brain and nervous system—the prefrontal cortex. When this happens, the brain will be hyperalert, interpreting some non-threatening situations as threatening. “Learning to be aware of our internal state and learning calming techniques helps to regulate the autonomic nervous system and can go a long way,” says Siegel. “High ventral vagal tone means having a state of calm.”

Vagus Power Everyone can benefit from increased vagal tone, which goes handin-hand with engaging the parasympathetic nervous system for optimum equilibrium at the cellular level. Acupuncture, chiropractic—with a focus on the cranial nerves—massage, meditation, singing, laughing loudly, chanting mantras, gentle yoga and exercise, positive social interactions, belly breathing and chanting all make the vagus nerve a happy camper. These activities promote relaxation and help to decrease inflammation. “As a certified yoga instructor, I can attest to a wide range of natural vagus nerve stimulation techniques, especially using the breath,” says Schwartz. “Diaphragmatic breathing creates a gentle massage across your digestive organs, releases the diaphragm and stimulates nerve fibers within the lungs. Heart rate is reduced.” Brief exposure to cold water or cold air improves vagal tone and is a good option when anxiety is high. Eating cold-water fish like wild salmon or other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids such as walnuts, seaweed, hemp, flax or chia seeds provides vagal nourishment. Marlaina Donato is the author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Take the Burden Off Your Gut 5 Tips To Promote Wellbeing by Dr. Christine Kaczmar

ssential to health, is our ability to receive energy from our food. Not only is the vagus nerve paramount to digestive function, but the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, organizes and directs this energy and is instrumental in homeostatic function. Here are 5 simple tips to take the burden off of your gut while promoting an active state of wellbeing:

Be happy. A happy person means a happy gut. There's a mind-body connection that goes to the digestive system. Your gut has its own brain called the enteric nervous system. They're very much intertwined. Most of your body’s serotonin is made in the gut. This is your feel good chemical. Be mindful of your thoughts…your digestion is listening. Also, be sure to consume enough protein. Protein is the macronutrient responsible for growth, repair, and bringing your body into its natural healing rhythm. Proteins are also responsible for making your neurotransmitters such as serotonin.

Drink more organic tea. Tea provides a lot of polyphenols and antioxidants. In particular, white and green tea supply abundant antioxidants. These essential compounds are known to reduce cancers, allergies, parasites and more.

Green it up! Eat more salads. The best greens to use are organic leafy greens, mixed greens, romaine lettuce, arugula, and kale. Now, it is easier than ever to purchase organic greens. Greens also supply the intestines with fiber which keeps the bowels moving. Effectively removing debris is a critical step to incredible digestion.

Take digestive enzymes. Digestive enzymes help to predigest your food up to 80% after one hour of that food being in your stomach. Result? The body now has far less work to do. Enzymes are magical proteins and are not the same as probiotics. Enzymes are found in all living things and are required for life. Heat-treated foods are devoid of enzymes and create a stress to the gut.

Move your body. Your body is your temple, you need to move it. It's really key that you exercise and get moving. Motion is life. Movement of the spine is what actually feeds the intervertebral discs in your spine. Movement matters, not just for your bowels, but for your entire body. Dr. Christine Kaczmar, “The Digestion Doc,” practices in Shelby Township, Michigan. Learn more digestive tips from her free weekly podcast ‘Smart Digestion Radio,’ visit her website at TheDigestionDoctor.com or for more information, call Dr. Kaczmar 586-685-2222. See ad back cover.

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Feeding Healthy Habits A 10-Step Guide for Helping Children Thrive by Melinda Hemmelgarn

t’s not easy raising children in today’s media-saturated landscape. From TV and video games to internet and mobile devices, our kids are exposed to a steady stream of persuasive marketing messages promoting low-nutrient junk foods. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychological Association warn that media’s pervasive influence over children’s food preferences increase their risk for poor nutrition, obesity and chronic diseases later in life.

Protecting children against marketing forces may seem like an uphill battle, but these strategies can help provide a solid foundation for good health.

Teach children to be media savvy. Andrea Curtis, Toronto-

based author of Eat This! How Fast-Food Marketing Gets You to Buy Junk (and how to fight back), says, “Kids don’t want to be duped.” By showing children how the food industry tricks them into buying foods that

Liakos, a registered dietitian based in Portland, Oregon, and the author of How to Teach Nutrition to Kids, recommends introducing children to the magic of planting seeds and the joy of caring for a garden—even if it’s simply a pot of herbs on a sunny windowsill or a small plot in a community garden.

Teach children how to cook.

Teresa Martin, a registered dietitian based in Bend, Oregon, says learning how to cook frees us from being “hostage to the food industry.” She believes cooking is such an essential life skill that we should be teaching it along with reading, writing and arithmetic in kindergarten. When we cook, we’re in control of the ingredients’ quality and flavor. Plus, cooking together creates parent-child bonding. Invite children to help plan and prepare family meals and school lunches. (Remember to slip a note inside a child’s lunch box with a few words

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dren that eat with their families are better nourished, achieve greater academic success and are less likely to participate in risky behaviors. Family meals provide time to share values, teach manners and enjoy caring conversations. To foster peace and harmony at the table, Liakos advises families to “keep emotion out of eating, and allow children control over how much they eat.” Establish rules banning criticism, arguing and screens (TV, phones) during mealtime.

Reject dieting. Weighing, shaming and putting children on restric-

tive diets is a recipe for developing eating disorders. Instead of stigmatizing children by calling them “obese”, Liakos emphasizes creating healthy eating and activity habits for the entire family. Children may overeat for many reasons, including stress or boredom. Pay attention to sudden weight gain, which could be an indication that something is wrong, she says.

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American Academy of Pediatrics advises against TVs, computers and smartphones in children’s bedrooms. Children, depending on their age, need eight to12 hours of undisturbed sleep each night to support physical and mental health, and help prevent obesity. Remember that our children are hungriest for parental time, love and support. Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “Food Sleuth,” is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer, speaker and syndicated radio host based in Columbia, Missouri. Contact her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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bout 10 years ago, Kim Krouth’s dog, Buckeye, was suffering from severe allergy symptoms. The mixed-breed shepherd was licking and biting her paws until her toe pads were bleeding. “Our conventional vet prescribed steroids,” recalls Krouth. “It helped some, but also agitated Buckeye. When I found out that other side effects could include serious health problems, I didn’t want to put her at risk.” The Madison, Wisconsin, animal lover headed to a holistic pet supply store to ask about alternative treatments for the dog’s allergies. She learned about herbal remedies, and was advised to take Buckeye to a holistic veterinarian. “Treating her holistically seemed like a better option than the side effects of treatment with drugs,” she says. The holistic veterinarian recommended acupuncture. It helped, but the dog later became sensitive to the needles. At that point, she was given homeopathic plant-based treatments that worked well with no side effects. Buckeye, now 15, has also received laser light therapy and spinal manipulation to help with mobility in her senior years.

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Holistic veterinarians have been treating dogs, cats, chickens, livestock and exotic animals across the nation for some time, but many people aren’t entirely clear about how their approach—and their training— differs from a conventional vet. Both enter the profession after earning a doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) degree.

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Holistic practitioners can then choose to train in a variety of modalities, including acupuncture, herbs and physical rehabilitation, plus trigger point, megavitamin and stem cell therapies. “Any method that is sufficiently different from conventional medicine requires extra training ... over a period of weeks, months or years,” says Nancy Scanlan, DVM, the executive director of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation, in Mount Shasta, California. Veterinarians, holistic or not, typically do the same initial examination of an animal, she says. From there, a holistic vet may look at additional areas or assess things in a slightly different way. “For example, someone trained in veterinary osteopathy or veterinary chiropractic would explore the range of motion of joints or the spine.” In treatment, holistic DVMs use an integrative approach. The goal is to look at the animal as a whole and treat the underlying condition, rather than treating the symptoms. “Integrative medicine is about broadening our medical options, blending both conventional medical and holistic approaches. It focuses on client education and participation in the healing process of their pet,” says Danielle Becton, DVM, of Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital, in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida. MichiganHealthyLiving.com

Holistic veterinarians may also choose to use fewer conventional drugs and limited vaccinations. “Vaccine titers can be used to determine if a patient has adequate antibodies to a disease to create immunity,” says Becton. “If a pet is already immune, they may not need another vaccine booster that year.” Becton and Scanlan agree that alternative treatments such as acupuncture, laser therapy or massage can be used in lieu of drugs for pain management. However, Scanlan does note that in an acute or emergency situation, many natural methods do not work fast enough, “and that is when holistic veterinarians are more likely to use drugs.”

Choosing a Holistic Veterinarian

Pet owners seek out holistic veterinarians for different reasons. In Krouth’s case, it was the unacceptable side effects to drugs that led her to explore other options. Becton points out that she gets clients looking for a more natural approach for their pets after they personally have had success with human integrative medicine. However, it’s important that pets are treated by professionals that are trained to treat animals. People with holistic training for humans may not understand animal anatomy or physiology. Ultimately, choosing a veterinarian is a personal decision, and seeing a beloved pet thrive is the best confirmation that it was the right one. “We are so glad that we still have Buckeye at this golden age, and believe it’s due to holistic care that she has lived a comfortable, long life,” says Krouth. Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin with her husband, dogs and chickens. She has contributed to Natural Awakenings for more than a decade. Contact her at JPtrsn22@att.net.

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SUNDAY, JULY 28

Shibori Natural Plant Dyeing - 1-5pm. Join Corinne Denomme and Gaylyn Kaufman in this workshop as we explore the many branches of Shibori: A Japanese dyeing technique that involves varying methods of folding or stitching fabric to create patterns. $45. Space limited. Strawbale Studio, 2691 Noble Rd., OXFORD. RSVP: 248-496-4088.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31

Pilates in the Park - 11:30am. Club Pilates is hosting Pilates in the Park. Everyone is welcome to bring a mat and join the fun workout. $10 cash suggested donation to benefit the Judson Center. Beverly Park 18801 Beverly Rd, BEVERLY HILLS.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7

What Is Functional Medicine? - 6:30pm. Join Dr. Keri Topouzian, Functional Medicine Specialist, as he dives into Functional Medicine vs Conventional Medicine. Have a better understanding to our Motto We Find the Underlying Cause. Q&A after. FREE. Milford Senior Center, 1050 Atlantic Street, MILFORD. RSVP: call or text Rebecca 419-707-4110. See ad page 2. Wednesday Wine Tasting - 6:30pm. Join Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market’s Wine Director Carl Brittingham as he introduces some great wines. Enjoy the wines paired with appetizers prepared by Executive Chef Angelo Loria. $20. Dolce Gelato Cafe, Vince & Joe's Gourmet Market, SHELBY TWP. RSVP to Vince & Joe's Catering 586-7869230. See ad page 34.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10

Healthy Home & Living Expo - Noon-5pm (Sat 8/10 & Sun 8/11. Healthy living products, services, programs, giveaways and show specials. Local experts will provide wellness checks and healthy living presentations. Canterbury Village, ORION TWP. Info: see ad page 20.

donations welcomed. Strawbale Studio, OXFORD. RSVP/details: Deanne 248-236-5432.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16

Trance Channel Barbara Brodsky - 7–9pm. Renowned psychic, author, and founder of Deep Spring Center channels her master guide & takes questions. Donation. 3820 Packard #280, ANN ARBOR. 734-358-0218. See ad page 27.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18

Monthly Astrology Group: All About Leo - 2–4 pm. This lecture will help you understand yourself and others who have Leo sun, moon, or rising sign. With Beverly Fish & Richard Weber. $10. 3820 Packard #280, ANN ARBOR, 734-358-0218. See ad page 27.

MONDAY, AUGUST 19

Intuitive Exercise Class - 7-9pm. Designed to connect with like minded people and develop your gifts in obtaining Divine messages from spirit. Taught by Mary Ann Grant, psychic medium. Bring a notepad and pen. Join us! $25. Journey To Health Chakra, LLC, 5770 S. Main St., Suite C, CLARKSTON. Erika Arms 248-505-8010. See ad page 45.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20

Reasons A Nap Won't Cure Your Fatigue - 6-7pm. Does every day feel like a mountain climb? Do sleep,vacation or caffeine, no longer recharge you? You're invited to hear how to get your MOJO back with life changing solutions from Waller Wellness. FREE. Waller Wellness Center, 1854 W Auburn Ste 400, ROCHESTER HILLS. Mary Wilson 248-844-1414. See ad page 19.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21

Psychic Saturday Party - Noon–5pm. Variety of psychic readers, shopping, snacks. Door prizes in first hour. $3 admission. Readings $2/minute (15 minutes minimum). 3820 Packard #280, ANN ARBOR. 734-358-0218. See ad page 27.

Wednesday Wine Tasting - 6:30pm. Join Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market’s Wine Director Carl Brittingham as he introduces some great wines. Enjoy the wines paired with appetizers prepared by Executive Chef Angelo Loria. $20. Dolce Gelato Cafe, Vince & Joe's Gourmet Market, SHELBY TWP. RSVP to Vince & Joe's Catering 586-7869230. See ad page 34.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

Using Essential Oils for Self Care - 12:30-1:30pm. You are invited to learn easy,natural,self care practices to energize,cleanse,restore & renew using doTerra Essential Oils.Please call Waller Wellness @ 248-844-1414 to register for this FREE event. FREE. Waller Wellness Center, 1854 W Auburn, Ste 400, ROCHESTER HILLS. Naomi Martoia 248-844-1414. See ad page 19.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14

Full Moon Potluck / Permaculture Meetup - 6pm meetup/tour, 7:30 potluck/bonfire. Tour some of the natural buildings at Strawbale Studio and have an update on the Agro-Forest planted several years ago by the S.E MI Permaculture Mixer. Then enjoy a cozy evening potluck and bonfire. FREE, but

What’s Cooking at Vince & Joe’s - 6pm. Join executive Chef Angelo Loria, on-site in our Dolce Gelato Café, for a two-hour interactive cooking lesson. Enjoy cooking from your own workstation! $50. Dolce Gelato Cafe, Vince & Joe's Gourmet Market, SHELBY TWP. RSVP 586-786-9230. See ad page 34.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

Plant-Based Potluck Picnic - 1-6pm. Enjoy live music, comedians, games, raffles, and more! Speakers include Dr. Joel Kahn and Paul Chatlin. Bring a plant-based dish to share and a copy of the recipe.$5. Seaholm High School Athletic Field, 2436 West Lincoln St, BIRMINGHAM. Stephanie Vail 248-919-8726.

Soul Shift Energy Circle - 3–5pm. Jaclyn Duvall leads a discussion of Returning Home to Yourself – The Self-Love Journey while tapping into your soul! Last Sunday of each month. $20. 3820 Packard #280, ANN ARBOR. 734-358-0218. See ad page 27.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28

Spiritual Wisdom on Health and Healing - 7-8pm. Where does healing come from? What are the healing colors? What are the healing vibrations? Can I heal myself-how? FREE. Eckankar, 320 E 4th St, ROYAL OAK. Mike 323-350-2676.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30

Global Sisterhood New Moon Circle 6–8pm. Ceremony, guided meditation, reflection questions, and exercises to create intentions for the coming month. $5. 3820 Packard #280, ANN ARBOR. 734-358-0218. See ad page 27.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Birmingham Street Art Fair - Sat/Sun. More than 140 juried-selected artists will be featured in downtown Birmingham with more than 80,000 fairgoers attending annually. Additionally, the fair includes a silent auction tent filled with beautiful artwork to bid on which directly benefits Common Ground. FREE. Martin St. & Henrietta St., BIRMINGHAM. Info: Allison Buck 734-662-3382

markyourcalendar Breast Thermography The safest and most accurate choice for early breast cancer detection and breast health awareness. A $25 deposit to hold your spot, balance $150 upon testing. See ad page 45.

Thursday, October 10 • 9am-5pm Journey To Health Chakra, LLC 5770 S. Main St., Suite C, CLARKSTON Erika Arms 248-505-8010 Learn more: www.adelphatherm.com

markyourcalendar Thermography Breast Imaging Thermography, a well-known alternative to mammography is a safe and early detection tool that does not use radiation, compression, any personal contact and creates no pain. Cost is not covered by insurance ($165). See ad page 15.

Friday, October 18 The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Suite 100, CLARKSTON. Across from DTE Energy Theatre on Sashabaw Road. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 248-797-1191.

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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous – 6pm. For people who suffer from overeating, overweight, under eating 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. Short Form Ashtanga - 7:30-8:30pm. Specialized vinyasa sequence of asanas (postures) based on dynamic linking of rhythmic breath and flowing movement created by K. Pattabhi Jois. $14. Santosha Yoga LLC, 48774 Gratiot, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 46.

Mon/monthly or 3rd Mon if holiday. An opportunity to experience primal integration in a welcoming, safe community. Some participants have been involved in primal for over 45 years. Donation. Unity of Farmington Hills, 32500 W. 13 Mile Rd., FARMINGTON HILLS. Info: Barbara Bryan, 248 478-5559.

Yoga - 8:30am. (also Wed 7am & 5:30pm). North Oakland Family YMCA, 3378 E. Walton Blvd., AUBURN HILLS. Info: 248-370-9622. See ad page 35. Strength Train Together - 8-9am. (also Wed 8am, Fri & Sat 9am) North Oakland Family YMCA, 3378 E. Walton Blvd., AUBURN HILLS. Info: 248-3709622. See ad page 35. Yin/Yang/Yin - 8:30-9:30am. Combines two seemingly opposite, yet complementary styles of yoga. Stillness of yin, movement & dynamics of yang, ending with more yin with Shavasana. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 46. 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 15. 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 46. Tone Control - 6-7pm. Focus on toning your muscles with controlled movements concentrating on form. During this class we will complete a total body workout. Instructor: Linzy LeGette. $5. The Relaxation Station LLC., 208 N Main St, DAVISON. 810-653-7744. See ad page 45. Primal Integration Peer Group - 6-8:30pm - 4th

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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 15. Yin Yoga - 10am. (also Wed 6:30pm). North Oakland Family YMCA, 3378 E. Walton Blvd., AUBURN HILLS. Info: 248-370-9622. See ad page 35. Breastfeeding Info/Support: La Leche League of Warren - 11am. 1st Tuesday monthly. FREE. Busch Library, 23333 Ryan ( N. of 9 Mile Rd), WARREN. Info: Ginny 586-940-1634. 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 - 11:45am-12:45pm. Gentle class for those who need to start slower movements, 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 35. Tai Chi - 1:30-2:30pm. See description 11:45am above. Silversneakers Free. Janet Wassmann, IMLAY CITY Senior Center. 810-358-1419. See ad page 35. Gentle Yoga - 4:30-5:30pm. A perfect blend of breath, movement, stretch & a chance to let go and relax.A peaceful, inviting class designed for anyone looking for a slower pace. $14. Santosha Yoga , 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 46.

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Crazy Cheap Yoga (Vinyasa) - 5:30-6:30pm. Yoga and exercise classes for someone wanting to get started or who have practiced many years. $5. Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd., SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 2. 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 46. 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 35. 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. 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.

Station, 208 N. Main St, DAVISON. Info: Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ads pages 35 & 45.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 9:30am11am. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. Riverside Tabernacle, 429 NB Chavez Dr., FLINT. Jacqueline 810-922-1731. Meditation - 9-9:45am. (1st & 3rd weeks). Relaxation & Rejuvenation meditation harmonizes your mind and body by restoring balance to your energy systems and calming the nervous system. RSVP FREE. Deyo Face & Body Studio, 576 N. Old Woodward Ave. 2nd Floor, BIRMINGHAM. Billie Tobin 248-789-1980. See ad page 43. 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, 3121 Rochester Rd, ROYAL OAK. Lisa Ponichter 248-321-0358. See ad page 46. Tai Chi - 1:30-2:30pm. See description 11:45 am Tue above. Silversneakers Free. The Relaxation

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Boom Mind - 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 35.

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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 46. Gentle Yoga - 10-10:50am. North Oakland Family YMCA, 3378 E. Walton Blvd., AUBURN HILLS. Info: 248-370-9622. See ad page 35. Silversneakers Stability Exercises - 10:30am. Specific exercises to improve strength and power around the ankle, knee and hip joints; while improving your reaction time. Designed for fall prevention and is suitable for nearly every fitness level. Silversneakers free or $5 a class. Janet Wassmann. KMAI 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER 810-667-2101. See ad page 35. Tai Chi - 11:45am-12:45pm. See description 11:45am Tue. Silversneakers Free. Janet Wassmann. KMAI 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER 810-667-2101. See ad page 35. Crazy Cheap Yoga/Slow Flow - 3:30-4:30pm. Proper alignment/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 2. 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 2. Hot Yoga Vinyasa - 5:45-6:45pm. Room is heated to 95 degrees for this vigorous flow, raises heart rate & exercises muscles. Previous experience. Hydrate before & and after class. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 46. Pump It Up! - 7-8pm. Let's pump up the volume for this fun workout. Playing with different intensity levels to achieve a total body workout that includes cardio and strength training. Instructor: Linzy LeGette. $5. The Relaxation Station LLC., 208 N. Main St. DAVISON. 810-653-7744. See ad page 45. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous – 7pm. 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.

Group Energy Healing - 9-10:15am. (2nd & 4th weeks). Energy healing is channeled and transmitted to you to restore balance and flow your body, mind, and spirit. RSVP $15. Deyo Face & Body Studio, 576 N. Old Woodward Ave, BIRMINGHAM. Billie Tobin 248-789-1980. See ad page 43. SilversSneakers Yoga - Noon-12:50pm. North Oakland Family YMCA, 3378 E. Walton Blvd., AUBURN HILLS. Info: 248-370-9622. See ad page 35.

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.

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Mindfulness & Meditation - 7:30-8:30pm 1st Friday of the month. Everyone can meditate, if you do the work it will work. Feel better, reduce stress, find inner peace, better relationships. Easier than you think! Donation. Santosha Yoga LLC, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 46.

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Hot Yoga Vinyasa - 7:30-8:30am. Room is heated to 95 degrees for this vigorous flow, raises heart rate & exercises muscles. Previous experience. Hydrate before & and after class. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 46. Hatha Yoga Flow with Anne - 8:30-9:45am. Uplifting traditional Hatha Yoga postures, including sun salutations, whole body strength, balance, & stretching. 1st class free for new students. FREE. Yoga Oasis Yoga Studio, 6160 Dixie Hwy, Suite 240, CLARKSTON. Anne Mancour 248-770-5388. See ad page 46. Balls and Walls Class by Susan - 10-11:15am. Enjoy a fun exercise class that incorporates balls, yoga poses, and movements to help strengthen while working on core and balance. 1st class free. FREE. Yoga Oasis Yoga Studio, 6160 Dixie Hwy., Suite 240, CLARKSTON. Susan Walker 248-770-5388. See ad page 46. 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 15. 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 46. 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

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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 in Lapeer, Oakland, Macomb, Genesee, Wayne, Livingston and Monroe counties. Info: Volunteer Coordinator, Hospice Compassus 248-355-9900. August 2019

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE

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 15.

MICHIGAN ORIENTAL MEDICINE

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.

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 page 19.

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.

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

Discover our integrative approaches to bodywork, Bowen therapy and Rolf Structural Integration. Helping clients live pain free for over 20 years. Try our unique approach and feel the difference. Mention Natural Awakenings for a new client special.

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CHIROPRACTIC FENTON CHIROPRACTIC

Jamie Phillips, DC • 810-354-8055 110 Trealout Dr. #204, Fenton FentonChiropractor.com At Fenton Chiropractic I use the latest state-of-the-art technology and chiropractic equipment and a back to basics approach to chiropractic care. 33 years' experience. Home of the $25 office visit. See ad page 20.

WILLS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

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 9.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY 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 page 19.

I only ask to be free. The butterflies are free. ~Charles Dickens COLONICS / DETOXIFICATION LAVIDA MASSAGE COMMERCE 3050 Union Lake Rd, Ste. 3D Commerce • 248-366-4611nann 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!

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

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

Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognize them. ~Ann Landers

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 & 47.

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

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

DENTISTRY DAVID EWING, DDS

Irish Road Dental 1058 N. Irish Rd., Davison 810-653-4100 G e n e r a l D e n t i s t r y, including, extractions, dentures, bridges, partials, composite (white) fillings, crowns, TMJ, N.E.T. for pain control, anxiety and more. Nutrition and ZOOM teeth whitening. See ad page 29.

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

Our Family and Cosmetic Dental Practice is committed to practicing dentistry with a biocompatible approach. We offer mercury free/mercury safe dentistry in a friendly, caring atmosphere for the entire family. See ad page 25.

IMPLANTS & PERIODONTICS

Eric K. Taylor, DDS • 248-652-7300 455 S. Livernois, Ste. B-12, Rochester Hills EricTaylorDDS.com

Dr. Taylor is a Board-Certified Biologic Periodontist and Implant Surgeon. He is an expert in placing metal free Zirconia implants, periodontal surgeries, both traditional and laser innovational procedures and periodontal disease treatment. See ad page 23.

Lettin’ the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier ‘n puttin’ it back in. ~Will Rogers DIGESTIVE HEALTH DETOX DAY SPA

3755 South Baldwin Rd., Orion Township Anthony Beven • 248-791-3936 DetoxDaySpa.com Anthony is a certified live blood analyst with detox specialties in body pH, GI bacteria, candidiasis, parasitic infections, hormonal imbalances, gout/inflammation & more. See ad page 9.

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.

ENERGY HEALING BILLIE TOBIN, LLC

Birmingham & Plymouth 248-789-1980 BillieTobin.com Pure wellness is attained by decreasing stress, cultivating a nourishing lifestyle and creating a supportive energy system. Reiki, Rapid Thought Therapy, Meditation, and more will help you achieve this goal. Certified Energy Practitioner.

KATHLEEN STRAUCH, J.D.

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

Bobbi Foster-Kelly • 586-764-6911 48769 Hayes Rd., Suite 111, Shelby Twp. PeaceLoveBalance.com Energetic Sensitive Soul, specializing in hands-on and distance energy healing, reiki therapy and chakra balancing. Call to schedule a complementary discovery session. New clients $20 off first session. See ad page 9.

PEACE OF LOVE HEALING

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

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 YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Marilyn York • 877-436-2299 Independent Distributor # 489656 MyYL.com/NaturalHealth4U.com

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 17.

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FENG SHUI CATHERINE HILKER, OWNER Creating Sanctuary 248-547-4965 www.CatherineHilker.com

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

FENG SHUI, LEONOR ESTRADA 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.

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.

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 10.

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Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart. ~Pablo Casals 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. Gretchen is knowledgeable in epigenetics and nutrigenomics. See ad page 17.

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 39.

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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, Rolfing ® Structural Integration, Massage, IV Therapy. Clinic specializes in Internal Medicine, natural treatments for menopause and andropause symptoms, Osteoporosis, cholesterol management, Candida, Fibromyalgia. See ads pages 13 & 15.

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.

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WALLER WELLNESS CENTER

Catherine A. Waller, MD Pamela Thomas PA-C Shannon Rottman PA-C Mary E. Miller-Wilson ANP-BC 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 page 19.

INTRAVENOUS (IV) THERAPIES 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 2.

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.

STRATEGIC HEALING

Jason Eagle, QRA, LMT • 734-985-5891 2545 N. Opdyke Rd. Ste 106A Auburn Hills • StrategicHealing.us Jason is a soft tissue specialist and natural health expert since 1996. He has had enormous success in preventing back, shoulder, knee and hip surgeries See ad page 14.

THE RELAXATION STATION, LLC 208 N. Main St., Davison 810-653-7744 TheRelaxationStationLLC@gmail.com

The Relaxation Station offers 8 licensed massage therapists that specialize in a variety of modalities. Also Aveda facials, ear candling, and wellness classes; yoga, meditation, tai chi and more! Come try the infrared sauna!

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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;

THE BODY PRINCIPLE

4581 S. Lapeer Road, Suite F, Orion TheBodyPrinciple.com Angela T. Moore • 248-309-3464 Angela is a Nationally Certified Counselor, NASM M a s t e r Tr a i n e r, a n d Nutrition Specialist. Achieve optimal health through mental conditioning, fitness programming, and nutrition planning. Become your best YOU!

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Hilda Lauderman, Ph.D, RN, NMD Serving East Michigan • 810-503-4056 ”Dr. Hilda” offers programs using natural approaches to help with conditions 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 24.

MoldPro offers chemical-free mold remediation, independent certified mold testing, inspection and consultation services all over SE Michigan specializing in mold biotoxin illness clients. See ad page 21.

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GUIDED TOUCH • DENAE TAIT 1178 S. Lapeer Rd, Lapeer (inside Katie’s Spa) 810-664-2727

Nutrametrix / Gene SNPTM DNAAnalysis. CranioSacral Therapy, Myofascial, Kinesiology, Body Code and more to relieve pain and stress.Combining several techniques to create a unique healing experience for your individual needs. See ad page 9.

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!

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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.

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

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REGISTERED DIETICIAN WALLER WELLNESS CENTER

Sharon Meyer, RD 1854 W. Auburn, Ste. 400, Rochester Hills WallerWellness.com • 248-844-1414 Specializing in Functional Medicine, our nutritionist not only helps with common problems such as weight loss, food allergies and detoxification, but is also been trained to handle the most difficult issues such as autoimmunity, cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease. In addition, Our HCG program is one of the most comprehensive around. See ad page 19.

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 If you yearn for a return to balance and freedom of movement, consider Rolfing® Structural Integration, 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.

TAI CHI TRUE TAI CHI CHUAN

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