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Earth Day 2010! r, should we say Earth Month? This year is the 40th anniversary of the first global Earth Day, and this year April is jammed with local events to celebrate this special day. Nearly every community has something going on to help bring awareness to healthier, more earth-friendly and sustainable living. You can find events near you by checking out the Calendar of Events in this issue. We're going to be present at as many of these as possible. Over this 40 year span, the focus of Earth Day has matured, especially as more people become aware and involved. Scientists and businesses around the world are joining in, bringing new information, products, services and solutions our way. And it's encouraging to see the emphasis gradually evolve around sustainability, rather than just global warming or climate change. The issues are more far reaching. For example, check out the Global Brief on page 14. In it, 10 biophysical systems are identified as being crucial to humanity, and the piece explains how each system has been affected by human activities. Unfortunately, as it points out, we have passed the boundaries in 3 of the 10, and we're not far away from the tipping point in a couple of others. We're not alarmists, but we believe this concept and approach is more effective and inclusive in identifying and solving the environmental and health issues facing future generations–rather than having what they call, "carbon blindness." Read it, and the references provided, and you'll see what we mean. To help you celebrate Earth Day, this month we bring you a good variety of content to help find new ways to live more sustainably (in addition to living healthy). We hope you find at least one good tip in this issue to help you, your family and the planet. Enjoy! Finally, with the publication of this issue, we mark the 6th Anniversary of our launch in April 2004. It's hard to believe, because the time has passed so quickly. Since that time, Natural Awakenings has grown from one magazine here in Michigan, reaching just 30,000 readers per month, to 5 separate Michigan Natural Awakenings, reaching a whopping 215,000 readers–each and every month–from over 3,000 local distribution locations. In 2009, our Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee circulation alone has grown by 33%, and it's continuing at that pace in 2010. Add that to the other 60 or so (and growing) other Natural Awakenings magazines around the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, and you'll understand why you hear "Natural Awakenings is everywhere!" We want to offer a heartfelt thank you! to each and every one of our readers and advertisers here in East Michigan. We realize our ongoing success would not be possible without your continued support. So, until next month, stay happy, healthy AND sustainable...naturally!

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contents 12

5 newsbriefs 8 healthbriefs 12 globalbriefs 16 healthykids

18 healingways 20 greenliving

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

15 BE AN EARTH

ADVOCATE Jump-start Earth Day’s 40th Anniversary Year

21 consciouseating 23 ﬁtbody 24 calendarofevents

16 OUTDOOR PLAY Make Every Walk an Adventure

27 ongoingevents

29 naturaldirectory

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18 CONNECTING WITH NATURE The Power of Trees

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20 DARE TO REPAIR Eco-Sense to Make Things Last by Crissy Trask

SUSTAINABLE HOME COOKING Ten Reasons to Take Back the Plate by Rich Sanders

23 10 WAYS TO FEED A WALKING HABIT Keep the Health Benefits Coming by Maggie Spilner

newsbriefs Local Organic Lawn Care Specialist Completes Natural Weed Control Training

ich Russell, owner of Bio-Turf, LLC, has just completed training in natural weed control for lawns and ornamentals. "This will provide an alternative to conventional weed control," says Russell, who has been offering organic fertilizing programs in Oakland, Genesee and Livingston counties since 2004. "It will provide a way to control weeds using products that work with nature and the cost is comparable, based on a 5 step versus a 7 step program."

For more information, call Rich Russell at 810-348-7547 or visit Bio-Turf.com. Bio-Turf, LLC is located at 12745 S. Saginaw, Grand Blanc. See ad page 30.

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he 2010 "Hand in Hand" Auction, in support of Oxford's Upland Hills School, will be held Saturday, April 17 at 5 p.m. at the MSU Management Education Center, 811 W. Square Lake Road, in Troy. The big prize this year is a personally-guided tour of Ed Begley Jr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home in Los Angeles. Begley, who is donating the tour to support Upland Hills School, has been an environmental leader in the Hollywood community for years. He serves on a number of environmental boards and has been the recipient of numerous awards from some of the most prestigious environmental groups in the nation. Upland Hills School was founded in 1971 as an independent community teaching children through grade 8. Located on 12 acres of woods and rolling meadows in Oxford, classes often take place in the woods or on trails. The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission takes an environmental bent, with an aim to discover and respect the uniqueness of every child. Upland Hills School is located at 2575 Indian Lake Rd, Oxford. For more information, call Staci Brodeur, Auction Coordinator, at 248-563-6088, email her directly at Auction@UplandHills.org or visit their website: UplandHills.org.

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l Swoish, Independent XymetriTM Disributor, is introducing the ZRadical health drink to the community. Al recently joined the organization. "ZRadical is a great tasting liquid the whole family can enjoy," he says. "It provides immune support, healthy cardiovascular function, brain clairty and joint maintenance." ZRadical contains Fucoidan, which is contained in over 8,000 species of sea plants, where it acts as the immune system for the plants. Xymetri harvests the plants from the extreme southern and northern hemispheres, where the ocean is the coldest and purest. "The Fucoidan in ZRacdical is over 90% pure and certified organic," says Al, "It's the purest source anywhere. We get the same nutritional benefits as eating sea plants, but are able to enjoy it in a refreshing drink." For more information on the product or business opportunities, contact Al Swoish at 810-614-7978.

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newsbriefs Genesee County Earth Day and Garden Celebration 2010

n Saturday, April 24th, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, the UM-Flint and Mott Community College will be combining their Earth Day events into one big celebration on the University of Michigan-Flint campus. The first Earth Day Celebration in Genesee County began at the University of Michgan-Flint and for several years the community celebration was hosted on the Mott Campus, with each college also providing activities for their respective campuses. The venue this year will place the event in the heart of downtown Flint at the University of Michigan Flint in the University Center. The overriding themes of the event this year include: river, animals, urban center, food and energy. Among the activities in store for visitors are: various presentations by the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission, Growing Organic/non-GMO greens and herbs presentations, Go Native: a presentation on native Michigan plants, What's In The Water? and Energy Information. In addition, the Nepessing Group/Sierra Club will present The Michigan White Pine Seedlings: The White Pine is our State tree and is essential to many native habitats. They have 100 White Pine tree seedlings available free to those who have a place to plant one (while Supplies last). There will also be a Recycled Art Contest. Students are encouraged to create their own recycled art projects prior to the Annual Earth Day & Garden Celebration and enter them by 10:00 am on the day of the event only. Additional programs and activities will be added as exhibitors confirm their participation. All activities will be held at UM-Flint Harding Mott University Center, 400 Mill Street, Flint. For more information, call 810-766-6763 or visit EarthDay.MCC.edu.

Green Your Beauty Routine

eidi Peters of Yoga for Life in Lake Orion will present an Earth Day workshop April 23 from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Earth Day is April 22. “Green Your Beauty Routine” will look at healthy and natural beauty products. “There are plenty of green beauty products that are effective alternatives to traditional products,” says Peters, adding that most of the products on the market are laden with synthetic, often toxic, chemicals. A number of these chemicals are included as preservatives to make products last longer on store shelves. Other chemicals are used to produce a particular look and feel, such as a highly sudsy shampoo or a silky-looking moisturizer. “The problem with artificial chemicals is that they absorb through the skin and end up in your body, often stored in fatty tissue,” she adds. “Green beauty products will reduce your “toxic load,” the amount of synthetic chemicals in the body, which may lead to many diseases including cancer. Greening your beauty routine is easier than you think and it will save you money, too. Cost is $15. Yoga for Life is located at 1194 S Lapeer Road, in Lake Orion. 248-693-9932. Yogafor-life.com.

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Salon at Cutting Edge of Health

utting Edge Salon in Goodrich is now open. The organic and ammonia-free salon is owned by Lisa Dwyer, who says she could not handle the fumes, burning scalp, watery eyes, breathing problems or the migraine of her regular beauty routine. “It simply makes sense to give the best possible service to the clients while eliminating corrosive and potentially harmful substances,” says Dwyer. The full service salon uses only the healthiest products available with organic and ammonia free ingredients without all the “nasty chemical side effects” patrons find at traditional salons. She says there is a misconception that organic and allnatural ingredients equal a more expensive service or product. “I want to give the clients in Oakland and Genesee County the same healthy experience they can get in Birmingham for almost half the cost,” says Dwyer. “Just because it’s healthy doesn't mean I should price myself out of the market.” She says people of all incomes should be able to receive the same quality healthy hair products and services. In addition to hair cutting services, the salon offers foot detox, microdermabrasion facials and more. Facials are available using Arbonne products, also available to purchase. The salon also uses Bellissima Nail Gel, which promotes nail health which does not interfere with nail bed metabolism and does not damage the natural nail.

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Lake Orion's Growing Green Earth Day Expo Speakers

rion Township’s Growing Green Earth Day Expo will be held Thursday, April 22 at Kings Court Castle in Olde World Canterbury Village, in Lake Orion from 1-7 pm. Admission and parking is free. The speakers for the event have now been scheduled: • 1pm: Native Planting, with Ruth Vrbensky. • 2pm: Clinton River Watershed Council, with Michele Arquette Palermo • 3pm: Energy Consumption, with Clifford Sholts (UHEAC) • 4pm: Solar in Michigan, with Michigan Solar Solutions • 5pm: How to Save and Reduce Energy, with Larry Kaufman (DTE) • 6pm: Diet and the Environment, with Troy Farwell (UHEAC) Vendors are encouraged to join others showcasing an array of green products and services, reliable education resources, green organizations, energy efficiency and conservation incentives, green career opportunities, green growing resources, green parks and trails leisure, green pantry and healthy living, organic closets and homes, recycling incentives and much more. Olde World Canterbury Village is located at 2369 Joslyn Court, in Lake Orion. Interested vendors should contact Lisa Sokol, Director of Community Programs, at the Parks and Recreation Office of Orion Township by emailing her at LSokol@ oriontownship.org or by calling 248-391-0304, ext. 134. See ad inside front cover.

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Aloe Vera Gel for Teeth

loe vera gel can soothe burned skin, take the itch out of bug bites and help treat rashes from poisonous plants. It also appears to be good for our teeth. A recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal General Dentistry found that aloe vera gel worked as well as regular toothpaste to clean teeth and eliminate cavity-causing bacteria. Moreover, the study showed that the gel isn’t as hard on the teeth as abrasive toothpastes and so may be better for folks with sensitive teeth or gums. However, warns Dilip George, a master of dental surgery and co-author of the study, to be effective, products must contain the stabilized gel from the center of the plant and adhere to gentle manufacturing standards. To find a good aloe vera tooth gel, the researchers suggested checking with the International Aloe Science Council (iasc.org) to review the products that have received its seal of quality.

The Smell of Virtue

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ho would have thought that a clean-smelling room, infused with a barely noticeable scent of citrus, could turn us into better people? A new study at Brigham Young University shows that people who enter a clean-smelling environment do just that; they become fairer, more generous and more charitable. In one experiment, participants received $12, allegedly sent by an anonymous partner in another room. They then had to decide how much to keep and how much to return to their partner, who trusted them to divide it fairly. People in the cleanscented room returned an average of $5.33 to their partner, versus only $2.81 by those in a normal room. In another experiment, those in the citrus-scented clean room showed a higher interest (4.21 on a 7-point scale) in volunteering for a Habitat for Humanity service project than those in the other room (3.29). Also, 22 percent in the clean room pledged to donate money, compared to only 6 percent in the control group. Cleanliness can help shape our actions, the researchers concluded, as well as our judgments about others and ourselves. “This is a very simple, unobtrusive way to promote ethical behavior,” observes Katie Liljenquist, the lead author on the report in Psychological Science, noting its potential usefulness in workplaces, stores and other organizations that typically rely on traditional surveillance and security measures. Perhaps the findings could be applied at home, too, Liljenquist conjectures: “It could be that getting our kids to clean up their rooms might help them clean up their acts, too.”

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Yoga’s Mindfulness Helps Control Weight

ew, long-term research by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center shows that middle-aged people who practice yoga gained less weight over a 10-year period than those who did not, independent of other physical activity and changes in dietary habits. The difference is that yoga teaches mindful eating. The researchers found that people who were aware of why they ate and stopped eating when satisfied weighed less than those who ate without that awareness. Yoga cultivates mindfulness in a number of ways, starting with being able to hold a challenging pose. A practitioner’s ability to be calm and observant during physical discomfort teaches how to maintain calm in other challenging situations as well, such as declining to eat when we’re not hungry or not eating extra food when it tastes especially good. Satisfaction also comes from awareness of how food looks, tastes and smells. The researchers concluded that mindfulness appears to be a state that can augment the usual approaches to weight loss, such as counting calories, limiting portion size and not eating when emotionally upset or depressed. Adding yoga practice to a standard weight-loss program may both make it more effective and promote eating behavior that is healthy and empowering.

The Trouble with Antidepressants

or starters, antidepressants don’t work for more than half the people who take them. New findings from an investigation at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine suggest that antidepressants fall short because they’re aimed at the wrong biochemical targets in the brain. Research led by Northwestern psychiatry professor Eva Redei, Ph.D., using rats (their brains are remarkably similar to ours in areas related to depression), suggests that antidepressants are more suited to treating stress than depression and undermines the belief that stress itself can be a major cause of depression. Redei’s research further suggests why antidepressants that aim to boost levels of the neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine are also often ineffective. Her team did not find the dramatic differences in the levels of genes controlling the function of these neurotransmitters that would be expected if depression were related to their activity. In a Neuroscience 2009 conference presentation, Redei concluded that today’s antidepressants have been focusing primarily on the effects of depression, not its cause. Renowned integrative physician Andrew Weil comments that in his view, meditation and regular aerobic exercise are more effective depression busters.

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ew research from Tufts University School of Medicine shows that patients with knee osteoarthritis who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise both improve their physical function and experience less pain. Tai Chi benefits arthritis sufferers, report researchers, because its range of slow rhythmic movements enhances balance, strength and flexibility and induces mental relaxation, all of which contribute to a more positive perception of health and well being. Source: Wiley-Blackwell, 2009

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e must choose carefully when adding plants to green our home environment. A recent study shows that instead of sucking up harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and breathing out healthy oxygen, like most plants do, some species can release harmful gases into the air. Among the latter group are the peace lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii Regel), snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata Prain), weeping fig (Ficus benjamina L.) and areca palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens Wendl). The researchers further noted that other plants potted in plastic pots and sprayed with pesticides during their commercial production also can emit VOCs. Source: American Society for Horticultural Science, 2009

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Study Shows Earth Already Past Three Tipping Points A team of 28 scientists responsible for the groundbreaking paper, “Planetary Boundaries: A Safe Operating Space for Humanity,” published in Nature, have identified 10 biophysical systems that are crucial to humanity’s flourishing. They caution against “carbon blindness,” or focusing on atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations above all else; rather, they point to 10 safe operating boundaries within which we must remain to maintain the basic environmental conditions in which we have evolved. “Human activities,” the scientists warn, “have now reached a magnitude that may trigger irreversible and, in some cases, abrupt environmental change, by damaging the regulatory capacity of the systems on Earth that keep the planet in the desired Holocene state” (that of the past 10,000 years). As of 2009, biodiversity loss was already at more than four times the identified tipping point, closely followed by a damaged nitrogen cycle; climate change had just passed the crucial tipping point. Ocean acidification and stratospheric ozone depletion are currently at the tipping point. Land system change, the phosphorus cycle and global freshwater use are closing in on the critical point, with chemical pollution and atmospheric aerosol loading the other two categorical dangers.

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Small Changes Add Up to Large Cut in Carbon Emissions A new study from Michigan State University demonstrates how altering everyday decisions can collectively reduce direct U.S. household carbon dioxide emissions by 20 percent annually in 10 years, “with little or no reduction in household well-being.” That’s equal to 7.4 percent of U.S. household emissions, and more than the total national emissions of France. Researchers note that most policy attention has been placed on longterm options such as clean energy technologies and cap-and-trade programs, but changing individual habits is reasonably achievable in the near-term. Adopting fuel-efficient vehicles and smart home weatherizing top the list of doable changes, followed by use of energy-efficient appliances and heating/cooling equipment, as well as fuel-smart driving behavior, low-rolling resistance tires and carpooling (http://BehavioralWedge.msu.edu/). Entrepreneur Robin Chase, who founded Zipcar (Zipcar.com), the biggest urban car-sharing program in the world, is now also catalyzing a broader communications network for carpooling, called ride sharing, via local social networks of friends, coworkers, fellow church-goers and school chums. She notes that car sharing, in which users reserve and pay for the time they use a common-access vehicle, has been proven to reduce road time, as well as personal gas, insurance and maintenance costs. Create or join a ride-sharing group at http://GoLoco.org.

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Mothers who understand the benefits of green living to the health and welfare of their offspring now and in the future can enjoy easy access to helpful practical information. NatureMoms.com, now in its fourth year, offers its own article archives; GreenMoms. com, which celebrates its first anniversary this Mother’s Day, links to targeted articles on various websites of interest. Both online communities share wide-ranging ideas and resources to make it easier to live as a green family and both enable online members to join in recommending products and services and providing their own insights and tips. In addition, GreenMoms.com invites members to form their own local support groups.

Good News

Small Wildlife Victories Yield Hope Attorney Andrew Wetzler, director of the Chicagobased Endangered Species Project, watches and reports on the status of threatened species around the planet. This past year saw the brown pelican fly off the endangered species list. Saiga antelope are making a comeback in Eurasia and wolf sightings are up in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains. Prospects for captive breeding programs are on the upswing for both the Siamese crocodile in Cambodia and endangered freshwater mussels in Kentucky. Expanded preserves will provide more habitat for Humboldt penguins, Peruvian diving petrels and East African elephants. New legislation now protects Alaskan habitat for polar bears and beluga whales. Recent Mexican and U.S. fishing limits will support survival of vaquita marina porpoises and loggerhead sea turtles, and large-scale industrial fisheries have been pre-empted from expanding into U.S. waters north of the Bering Strait to preserve this strategic Arctic ecosystem. More species winners included Chesapeake Bay oysters, England’s rare lapwing (a crested plover) and its Duke of Burgundy butterfly, New Zealand’s parea pigeon, Southeast Atlantic coral reefs and wild-spawning Atlantic salmon, spotted in New York’s Salmon River for the first time in a century. Sources: National Resources Defense Council, Oceana, Environmental Defense Fund

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pland Hills Ecological Awareness Center (UHEAC) is a Michgan 501(c)(3) organization located in a beautiful rural setting in northern Oakland County. They are rooted in the desire to inform and nurture awareness, accompanied by actions that promote the well-being of all life on Earth.

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Cushing Academy, in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, might be the first public or private school to trade its paperand-ink library collection for electronic devices. Before the switchover, spot checks showed that on some days, fewer than 30 books, or about 0.15 percent of its 20,000-book inventory, circulated. Today, the small school’s access to books is in the hundreds of thousands and growing. Staff has been added to help students navigate the electronic stacks using the library’s 65 Kindle e-readers and learn to discern, “what is valuable information or reliable from what is junk,” advises Headmaster James Tracy, Ph.D. Students also are downloading books on their laptops, iPhones and iPod Touch players. The school pays as little as $5 to buy an e-book, so it can access six books for the price of a traditional $30 hardcover. Response has been mixed; the high-tech library is engaging students, but highlighting and saving notes on passages, “is awful,” reports a junior at the school. Cross-referencing maps and graphics is, at present, problematic. Plus, it’s hard for students to happen upon books as they do when physically walking and browsing the aisles.

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Pioneering School Library Becomes Bookless

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Digital Downloads Ease Emissions

Keep Waste to a Minimum Reduce ■ Share project details and measurements with a salesperson or contractor to obtain material estimates and avoid over-ordering. ■ Measure twice and cut once to avoid expensive material waste.

Reuse & Recycle ■ When renovating, think deconstruction, rather than demolition.

The environment is reaping the reward of today’s trend toward accessing music via the Internet, pre-empting a trip to the store to purchase a CD in a plastic case. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory show relative savings in production and transportation energy costs and related carbon dioxide emissions of 40 to 80 percent for the digital download; the higher savings is achieved when users choose not to burn the music onto a CD. Film fans viewing movies on their computer screen similarly render a benefit to Mother Earth. Source: NewDream.org

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The Places Each Taxpayer Dollar Goes In a typical year, before figuring in recent bailouts and stimulus spending, the federal government generally allocates citizen tax dollars as follows:

■ Require that a contractor’s bid include a plan for reducing, reusing or recycling construction waste and references from similar projects.

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21-22 cents each is gobbled up by Social Security, Medicare and other health programs, and defense, totaling two-thirds of each tax dollar.

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11 cents goes to safety-net programs, such as earned income credits and school lunches.

■ Much of what is left over after demolition and remodeling can be recycled or reused. Use Earth911. org to identify such materials and businesses willing to take them.

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8 cents pays for interest on the national debt.

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6 cents benefits federal retirees and veterans.

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3 cents funds scientific and medical research.

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2 cents educates our children.

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1 penny aids people in other countries.

■ Save leftover paint, adhesives and scraps that can be used later for touch-ups and repairs. ■ Look for a materials exchange, such as Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores (Habitat.org/env/restores. aspx), which may offer both new (surplus/overstock) and used building materials and components. Contributing Source: Union of Concerned Scientists at ucsusa.org/ action

Source: Center of Budget and Policy Priorities, reported in The Christian Science Monitor.

“We travel together, passengers on a little spaceship, dependent on its vulnerable reserves of air and soil; all committed for our safety to its security and peace; preserved from annihilation only by the care, the work and, I will say, the love we give our fragile craft.”

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Be an Earth Advocate Jump-start Earth Day’s 40th Anniversary Year

he world, now in greater peril than ever, also has unprecedented opportunity to build a new future. In 2010, April 22, the 40th anniversary of the first global Earth Day, we have the collective power to bring about historic advances in individual, civic, corporate, national and international commitments to sustainability. Earth Day Network, a nonprofit organization that spearheads care for the Earth among 17,000 partners and collaborating organizations, sees this year as pivotal. “Earth Day is a catalyst for environmental change—40 years and 190 countries strong,” says Denis Hayes, the original Earth Day organizer and an Earth Day Network board member. Together, he says, “We will ignite this generation, the Green Generation, with the vigor and passion of the first Earth Day.” More than a billion people annually participate in Earth Day activities. This month, volunteers around the world are engaged in large and small steps to green up their communities as part of the networks’ A Billion Acts of Green movement. Some are widening their reach through a green social network. Others are participating in 500 town hall-style meetings with local leaders on Earth Day to discuss response to climate change. Students are rallying in campus events. Communities of artists and athletes for the Earth also are on board. “The first Earth Day motivated U.S. citizens to charge government leaders with responsibility for the health of the environment,” says Carl Pope, executive director of the Sierra Club. “Forty years later, environmental legislation for climate action is more important than ever; passing a climate bill in the United States by April 22, 2010 is imperative.” Supported priorities include renewable energy, green jobs and a new green economy. April 24 is also designated as a global day of celebration, marking all contributing achievements, in 40 events in major cities, including Washington, D.C. Find scheduled Earth Day activities and register a personal or corporate green action at EarthDay.net, or find a local activity in this month's Natural Awakenings Calendar of Events, beginning on page 29.

Tips to Green an Outdoor Living Space (Hint: It takes more than plants.) ■ Select permeable pavers for walkways and patios that permit water to filter through into the soil, instead of run off into storm drains. ■ Build rock walls and borders using local stone. ■ Use deck boards made from recycled plastic and industrial or agricultural byproducts. These keep waste materials out of the landfill and provide low-maintenance areas for entertaining. ■ Opt for a gas grill if home electricity comes primarily from fossil fuels (check with the local utility company). If it comes from clean sources—like hydro, wind and solar—an electric grill is a good choice. ■ Light walkways with solar lights and install energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) lights in entertainment areas. LEDs won’t attract bugs. ■ Choose native plants, trees and shrubs that will thrive on what is naturally provided by local soil and precipitation once they are established. Opt for drip irrigation systems and rain sensors.

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OUTDOOR PLAY MAKE EVERY WALK AN ADVENTURE by Debra Bokur

elping our children form successful relationships with other people as a basis for getting along in the world is important, but building other connections is also vital—including a respectful relationship with nature, animals and the world we inhabit. Embarking on an outdoor walking adventure is an easy and enjoyable way of introducing children to nature’s wonders. Sandra Friend, author of numerous books, including The Florida Trail: The Official Hiking Guide and Hiking Trails of Florida’s National Forests, Parks and Preserves, says that many parents don’t realize the wealth of options that likely exist a short distance from where they live. “County park and recreation offices can provide information on a wide variety of parks, urban walks and other resources that you may not even be aware are close by,” says Friend. “Check your county’s website, where you can almost always find excellent information on these and other resources.” When she was young, Friend kept a terrarium on her bedroom windowsill, filled with the things she discovered while outdoors. She understands the benefits of giving children the license and space to explore nature in ways that stimulate their own imagination. Friend offers the following suggestions for engaging children while you’re out walking, and turning these experiences into memorable adventures that can help cultivate their inherent curiosity.

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Urban Outings

Botanical gardens, parks, butterfly gardens and zoos are perfect settings for walking adventures, even on a rainy day. Should a child show interest in particular animals, make repeat visits at various times when the animals are being bathed, fed or cared for in different ways. Between visits, watch a nature video together or explore a picture book about the animal. Do your research so that you can share facts about the animal’s behavior, colors, diet and habitat. If individual animals aren’t already named, let your child choose his or her own name. Then, as opportunities arise at home, you can bring up the topic of George the Giraffe or Lucy the Lioness, and encourage kids to use their imagination to create stories starring their animal friends.

Keep a Record

Whether it’s on your street, in a nearby city park or in the yard, a single tree can become an adventure all its own, especially for a small child who may not be able to manage long excursions. Make an outline of the tree on a piece of paper using a thick crayon or marker, and then run off multiple copies. Have the little one chronicle the tree’s seasonal changes by coloring them in

and by adding the flowers that grow at its base or the birds and squirrels that live among its branches. Older kids can add more information, such as where the tree originated, its general lifespan and what it’s used for. “You can also carry along a camera to record things you encounter on your walks,” advises Friend. “Then, help your children assemble a scrapbook of their walking adventures.”

Into the Wild

Vacations are another opportunity for family walking adventures. Have kids research the area you’ll be visiting before leaving home, and plan walking routes ahead of time to make the most of your vacation. Remember, though, that huge expanses of wilderness can be intimidating, especially if you’re not even two feet tall. “Short trails are good for small kids,” counsels Friend. “Make it an adventure by picking a topic before you head out. If it’s butterflies, for example, have your child point out what they notice when they encounter one.”

Make it a Quest

Don’t discount the mysteries and magic of your own backyard. Especially when children are very small, walking around the seemingly vast universe right outside their back door can be the source of some pretty great adventures. Hang a birdfeeder and learn the names of the birds that come to visit. Chart the seasons with their comings and goings, as well as the changes in the nearby plants and various trees. Older children can be in charge of their own garden plots; strolls to and from watering and caring for them can be a slow excursion to examine the rocks and insects along the way. Just be sure you’re ready to answer questions about everything you see. Poet, screenwriter and author Debra Bokur looks forward to her daily meditation walks in the Colorado Rockies. She is a contributor to Mindful-Mama. com, a healthy parenting community. Her latest Web-based project is NextPlaneMedia.com.

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CONNECTING WITH

NATURE THE POWER OF TREES by S. Alison Chabonais

ecause trees are larger and older than we can ever The Nature Walk hope to be; because they provide shade, food, mediJoe H. Slate, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist and author of cines, furniture, wood for musical instruments, fuel, Connecting to the Power of Nature, offers a step-by-step paper, shelter, recreation and space to commune with guide to an enriching walk in the woods as a gateway to nature; and because they stretch from Earth to heaven, trees self-empowerment. “It facilitates a positive interaction with have been revered since before recorded time. Even with nature that builds feelings of worth and self-assurance, while today’s technology, we still rely daily upon all of their balancing and bringing into harmony the mind, body products and we need trees to help counand spirit,” says Slate. He has field-tested the teract global warming and protect the program for years, as a psychology proplanet. fessor, now emeritus, of Athens State In her new book, Lives University, in Alabama. of the Trees, Diana Wells He advises that walkers explores the history of 100 follow marked trails during distinctive tree species, daylight hours and allow from the versatile acacia plenty of time to soak in to the long-lived yew, the experience. Joining known in Japan as hands before and after the ichii, or tree of God. walk also reinforces the exWells notes pressed sense of purpose. that the Tree of Life appears in cultures Step 1 – worldwide, while Formulate Goals individual trees have been Prior to the walk, affirm a considered sacred. She recommitment to no more marks that, “The words ‘tree’ than three defined goals. and ‘truth’ share the original Think of the forest as an Old English word root, treow.” enormous repository of “Nothing contributes energy that is receptive more to men’s long lives than to goals that may be as the planting of many trees,” simple as experiencing observed English writer and gardener the serenity and beauty John Evelyn as early as 1664. Scienof the forest to foster better tists are even using cores from a 1,000-yearhealth, self-insight and career success. old Southeast Asian evergreen, the Fokienia hodginsii tree, to decode the climate history Step 2 – Select a Forest that affects us all. Every year, people around Select a safe forest setting with a trail for the the world celebrate anew the complex walk, preferably in the company of a living communities we call trees on World partner or group that can add both proWe enter the woods to Forestry Day at the spring equinox (autumdrink in the calming, quiet tection and interactive enrichment. nal equinox in the southern hemisphere).

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Step 3 – The Walk Upon entering the forest area, pause to experience its splendor by sensing its sights, sounds and smells. Take time to calm your mind as you breathe in the fresh forest air. Sense the forest’s energies merging with your own to permeate your total being. As you walk deeper into the forest, soak in its peace and tranquility. Notice the richness of the environment and let yourself feel the renewal and inspiration that typically accompany the walk. Periodically pause at highly energized points to reflect upon your goals. Take time to form goal-related images and let them go forth, perhaps navigating among the trees to gather the energies required for your complete success.

Step 4 – Listen to the Forest Throughout your walk, listen to the sounds and unspoken messages emerging from deep within the forest. Think of them as embracing your presence and confirming your future success and fulfillment.

Step 5 – Conclusion Upon completing the walk, turn your hands toward the forest in recognition of its empowering relevance as you affirm in your own words your complete success in achieving your goals. Once you’ve completed this healing program, you can reactivate its benefits at will by simply taking time to visualize the forest and reflecting on your interactions with it. Rather than fading with time, the rewards will become stronger as you reflect upon them, becoming sources of power that are available at will. “The therapeutic effects of this program can be worth hours of psychotherapy,” advises Slate. “For couples, it’s an excellent way to open new communication channels and find solutions to relational problems. Overcoming depression, reducing stress, building self-esteem and staying in shape are all within the scope of this program. The forest is a natural therapist.” S. Alison Chabonais is the national editor of Natural Awakenings. Connect at 239-434-9392.

Preparing for a Forest Walk American Forests (AmericanForests. org) provides many resources for children, including a link to a partnered interactive site, Treetures.com. National Arbor Day Foundation (ArborDay.org) offers a free downloadable Nature Explore Families’ Club kit with developmentally appropriate

activities to engage families in joint explorations of Earth’s natural treasures. Rainforest Alliance (RainforestAlliance.org) serves up a coloring book, rainforest stories and animal facts to keep kids informed and entertained. U.S. Forest Service (FS.Fed.us/) links to individual forest websites that can be searched by state or by name using their forest locator guide.

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DARE TO REPAIR by Crissy Trask

hat would you do if the garbage disposal stopped working, your headphones broke or one of the prongs of an extension cord snapped off? Although each of these problems can be repaired easily and economically, most Americans have become accustomed to replacing the defective item with a brand-new one instead of repairing it. When we fix things, we extend their useful life and save money. We also stop frittering away valuable resources on superfluous production of replacements. All it takes is a little expert help and the right information. Compulsively casting off injured possessions for the chance to buy something new is a relatively new behavior in our society. Before we became rabid consumers, repairing stuff was the norm in the United States, as it still is in much of the world. A half-century ago, any American homeowner wouldn’t have thought twice about dragging out the toolbox or sewing machine to put something that had fallen apart back together again.

It all hints at a silver lining in today’s era of waste, stressed resources and economic struggle: The wisdom of our grandparents’ natural fix-it mentality is being resurrected. People are waking up to the logic of shifting from a throw-away society to one that values permanence. Whether we happen to be game for a do-it-yourself project, or prefer to avoid anything to do with tools, tape, thread and glue, resources abound to help us transform what’s in need of a makeover.

Do It Yourself Many things around the house can be restored with low-cost replacement parts and basic tools by an interested do-ityourselfer, and fixing things ourselves can leave us with a genuine sense of satisfaction. We may need to look no further than our local hardware store, but the Internet also serves up a slew of how-to websites, with step-by-step DIY instructions for repairing, refurbishing, cleaning and maintaining common house-

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Instructional Websites to Fix It Yourself DoItYourself.com Instructables.com HowToFixComputers.com MonkeySee.com RepairClinic.com

Bartering Websites to Exchange Services U-Exchange.com UISwap.com hold items. At Instructables.com, people share what they do and how they do it. Founder and CEO Eric Wilhelm believes that the fiscal advantage of repairing things is just the beginning. “When you repair something, you have a deeper relationship with it,” says Wilhelm. “Having a connection to things we used to take for granted makes them more valuable to us.”

Barter If our skill, interest or confidence in DIY repairs is lacking, bartering websites help us swap items we own or services we can provide for the services we need. The largest among them, U-Exchange.com, specializes in all types of bartering. Co-founder Barb Di Renzo reminds us that bartering isn’t anything new. “Bartering is the way our ancestors conducted their daily business and how they survived,” says Di Renzo. “By educating ourselves on the right way to barter, we open ourselves up to many resources and possibilities. It’s a way of taking care of our needs without spending money.” For example, a hairdresser used the website to trade a professional coif for needed computer repairs, without a cent exchanged.

Hire Help When hiring help to see a project

through, it’s smart to do our homework. Resources like ServiceMagic.com match project details to prescreened professionals in a local area and provide contractor profiles, including customer ratings and reviews. David Lupberger, Service Magic’s home improvement adviser, stresses the importance of customer feedback, “The bar for customer service in construction is set so low that it is invaluable to know we are hiring a contractor who will return phone calls, show up on time and meet or exceed our expectations.” Once we have a short list of contractors we feel good about, the experts at 411HomeRepair.com recommend obtaining three estimates, or bids, for the project. Before hiring any contractor, always verify that they are licensed (if required), bonded and insured. Spurred by necessity and conscience, new generations are waking up to the eco sense and common sense of maintaining things to make them last. Our future looks brighter because of it. Primary sources: Service Magic, Inc.; Instructables.com; U-Exchange.com; 411HomeRepair.com. Crissy Trask, the author of It’s Easy Being Green: A Handbook for EarthFriendly Living, is a freelance writer and green lifestyle consultant based in Washington state. She can be reached at CT@GreenMatters.com.

Contractor Resources ServiceMagic.com Directory of screened and approved professionals. AngiesList.com Local reviews of professionals written by customers. BBB.org Company ratings from the Better Business Bureau. 411HomeRepair.com/contractorreferral/hiring-tips.php Helpful tips on selecting the right contractor.

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HOME COOKING Ten Reasons to Take Back the Plate by Rich Sanders

e’re all cooks now. Or at least, we should be. The word is spreading about healthy home cooking and its connection to sustainable, local food. Here are 10 reasons to help you get cooking with conviction.

1. It’s economical

Home cooking saves money. At a restaurant, you’re spending dollars on the cost of running somebody’s business. Purchasing prepared food from the grocer’s freezer involves paying for the processing, packaging and advertising of that product. When you cook sustainably, you take savings to the next level, using locally raised and produced food, so you’re not footing the bill for transporting ingredients across the country or around the globe.

2. It’s safer

When you cook, you have more control over what goes into your body. By buying organic, sustainably raised or minimally treated meat, dairy and produce, you can dramatically reduce your consumption of food contaminated by chemical fertilizers, hormones, antibiotics or harmful bacteria.

3. It’s healthier

You have control over the nutritional value of the foods you prepare. Locally grown food is fresher and more nutritious. Cooking methods also count. For example, roasting a vegetable preserves vitamins that are wasted by boiling it; retaining the peel on many fruits and vegetables provides additional vitamins. Are you watching your salt or sugar intake or keeping an eye on fats or carbohydrates? You’re in control of all of these when you are the cook.

4. It tastes better

We’re losing our palates to an industrialized food system. Not so long ago, herbs, spices and sugar enhanced the flavor of our food. In recent decades, our taste buds have been corrupted by cheap chemicals and corn syrup. We’ve forgotten how wonderfully delicious fresh food tastes because we are acclimated to food polluted with preservatives. Sustainable, local ingredients just taste better, so let good food help you take back your palate, so you can take back your plate.

5. It tastes like you want it to

When you do your own cooking, you can customize the flavor to suit your own

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(or your family’s or guests’) preferences. Once you get the hang of it, experimentation is the name of the game. As you learn to cook sustainably, you’ll begin to find combinations of the tastes you like and which foods are especially healthy for you.

6. It’s satisfying

You’ll discover that you derive the same sense of satisfaction from learning to cook sustainably that many people get from working out. By preparing healthy meals with local ingredients, you can be confident that you’re doing something good for yourself, your family and the environment.

7. It makes reducing meat consumption easier

Many people are pledging to cut out meat one day a week for their own health and that of the planet. MeatlessMonday. com advises that going meatless once a week reduces our risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and obesity. It also reduces our carbon footprint and saves precious resources like fresh water and fossil fuel. Learning to cook helps you create signature meatless dishes, whether they’re twists on old standbys or tasty recipes that start out meat-free.

8. It’s a gift to future generations

If the good food movement is to succeed, it will be through our children; invite them to participate in cooking. Kids love to “play” in the kitchen, and there are dozens of ways they can be involved—from reading a recipe and washing produce to mixing nature’s ingredients and decorating healthful homemade cookies. Take kids shopping at farmers’ markets, so they can see the source of their recipe ingredients. Even better, take them to a farm, where they can follow the food trail from the beginning. They will learn by example and in a generation, healthy, sustainable home cooking will once again be the norm and not the exception.

9. It enriches your life

Involve friends in a sustainable dinner party, a perfect opportunity to build community and spread the word about sustainable local food. Download a Sustainable Dinner Party Kit at SustainableTable.org/spread/kits. Sharing a meal together and engaging in face-to-face conversation with family or friends reinforces a precious bond.

10. It makes a statement

Learning to cook sustainably is an opportunity to vote with your soup pot, while you lobby with your fork; make it your own special way of furthering values you believe in—stewardship, responsibility, independence and loving care—by taking control of what goes onto your plate and taking away some of the power of industrialized agribusiness. Rich Sanders, a lifelong foodie, is the director of Sustainable Table, at SustainableTable.org. His corporate career has consistently married technology and the arts, in television, multimedia and software and Internet business development. Connect at Rich@SustainableTable.org.

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Top Green Eating Tips Indulge in the Big O

Organic food is grown and/or processed in ways that support healthy people and a healthy planet. If you can’t find or afford organic options for everything, recognize that some nonorganic produce contains more pesticides than others. The Environmental Working Group offers their Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides as a free, downloadable guide and iPhone application that identifies the fruits and veggies with the most and least pesticides. Visit FoodNews.org/walletguide.php.

Feast on Fair Trade fare

Fair Trade-certified food ensures a proper wage and working conditions for those who harvest and handle it. It’s also greener for the environment. Fair Trade certification is currently available in the United States for coffee, tea, herbs, cocoa, chocolate, fresh fruit, flowers, sugar, rice and vanilla.

Go local

Local, seasonal food cuts back on transportation, uses less packaging, is fresher and tastier and comes in more varieties. It also supports small local growers. Good sources of local foods include farmers’ markets or community supported agriculture (CSA) groups.

Don’t follow the pack

Look for unpackaged or minimally packaged foods; experiment with bringing your own containers and buying in bulk, or pick brands that use bio-based plastic packing. Recycle or reuse any packaging you do end up with.

Compost the leftovers

Composting eases the burden on the landfill, contributes to productive soil and keeps the kitchen wastebasket odor-free. Apartment dwellers can do it, too. A useful introduction for indoor composters can be found at JourneyTo Forever.org/compost_indoor.html.

Grow your own

Raise mini-crops in a raised garden bed, greenhouse or window box. Even urbanites can get a lot of good eats from not much space. Visit VeganOrganic.net and search for the exact phrase, “windowsill gardening,” for an introductory article.

Eat it raw

Many people advocate the benefits of eating raw foods. Besides the possible health advantages, preparing raw food consumes less energy, and because raw food is usually fresh, it is more likely to be locally grown. Primary source: PlanetGreen.Discovery.com

or a podcast or pick up a book on tape or a CD from the local library and listen while you walk. Just make sure you are in a place that’s safe from hazards and where you’re not alone; stay aware of your surroundings.

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Take your dog along. Few dogs say no to exercise. If your pet is a lousy walker, consider obedience training classes. There’s nothing quite like walking with a happily grinning, well-heeled dog.

WALKING HABIT Keep the Health Beneﬁts Coming by Maggie Spilner

ecently, the American Podiatric Medical Association published a list of alternative activities for people who felt their walks were just too boring. While I agree that some variation in exercise is a plus for both mind and body, walking never needs to be boring or static. A walk can be like an oasis in a hectic day or a mini-vacation when the world seems overwhelming. It can provide an exhilarating workout or a simple release of tension and a break from too much sitting. With such ongoing easy access to it and so little cost or hassle, a walk is too good of an exercise option to walk away from. Here are 10 ways to make sure your walks keep you coming back for more.

Keep a pair of walking shoes and socks in your car. If you pass a tempting park or an alluring pathway during the day, stop, slip on your shoes and take a short stroll.

Find a buddy and join in at least two walks a week. Regularly meeting with an activity-oriented friend is a good way to cement a relationship, both with the person and with walking.

Boost fitness and fat burning with interval training. This simply means warming up, walking steadily and adding in increasingly long bursts of fast walking. This type of training increases endurance and cardiovascular fitness and burns more fat than steady walking alone can.

Access hills at least one day a week. If you’re a flatlander, find some stadium stairs or another architectural feature to include in a walk.

Find a waterway. A walk around a lake or along a river or canal is a pleasure. Taking in the greenery and watery reflections works to soothe the soul and reduce the effects of stress.

Practice a meditative technique while walking. The natural, stressreducing effect of a rhythmic walk, combined with meditation, can be especially soothing. It may be as simple as breathing in for four steps, then breathing out for four steps, keeping your mind focused on the steps or the breath and allowing other thoughts to pass. Or just count triplets; one, two, three; one, two, three—and you’re waltz walking.

Try a pair of walking poles. You’ll burn extra calories and get a synergistic workout without the muscle strain that can occur from walking with weights.

Head for town or for the mall. Sometimes, nature just isn’t calling and you may decide you’ll be more entertained window shopping. Walking the errands that you normally do by car can give a different perspective on your neighborhood; having a specific destination makes the walk seem more purposeful.

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Workday Walking Tips ■Keep a pair of walking shoes at work and take 10- to 20-minute brisk walking breaks. ■Map out a variety of walking routes to and around your place of employment. ■Remember to count various inside routes via hallways and staircases. ■Send documents to a printer that's not near your desk. Walk to a colleague’s office for a discussion, rather than sending email. Get off the bus or train one stop early and walk the rest of the way, or park in a distant lot. ■Hold walking meetings with a coworker, so you can walk and talk. ■Exercise first, then eat lunch, which encourages sensible eating. ■Find out what works for you, understanding that your preferences may regularly change. Bonus tip: Stand while you’re on the phone, talking with a co-worker or even eating lunch; it burns more calories. A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reported that mildly obese people sit, on average, two hours longer than those who are lean.

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calendarofevents Listings by date THURSDAY, APRIL 1 A Fitting End: A Back to the Future Look at the Green Burial Movement - 7-9pm. More families are choosing a natural burial over the expensive and toxic habits of a modern funeral. Merilynne Rush is an “end of life” midwife working with natural burials. Pam Ortner is a hospice RN and long-time environmental activist. FREE. Southeast Michigan Group of the Sierra Club, 23925 Northwestern Hwy Southfield. Carol Izant 248-352-6137.

FRIDAY, APRIL 2 FierceLight: When Spirit Meets Action - 7pm. Spiritual Social Action Event: film showing, Peace & Environmental Activists Networking. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center. Info: 248-625-5192. FierceLight: When Spirit Meets Action - 7pm. Spiritual Social Action Event: film showing, Peace & Environmental Activists Networking, see website for details. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192.

SATURDAY, APRIL 3 Energy Tour - 11am. FREE. Upland Hills EAC, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 13. MUNAY-KI: A Continuation of Past Meetings – 1-3pm. w/Leah Thunderfeet. $10. Upland Hills EAC, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 13.

MONDAY, APRIL 5 La Leche League of North Oakland County - 10am-12pm. Breastfeeding Support-La Leche League of North Oakland County will host a free meeting at Ortonville United Methodist Church at 93 N Church Street, Ortonville. For mothers and mothers-to-be who want to breastfeed. Babies and toddlers are welcome! FREE. For more information, contact Jillian at 248-627-5893.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 Free Intro to Feldenkrais® Professional Training - 6:30-8:30pm. Osa Jackson Schulte PhD, PT, GCFP/AT Continuity Assistant Trainer. Movement and Healing Center (A Michigan Not For Profit), 5386 Bronco Dr, Clarkston. Register for free intro. 586-484-0549 or fax 248-922-1951. See ad page 26. Ground Covers: Common and Uncommon 6:30-8:30pm. You’ve probably heard of English Ivy or Myrtle for a ground cover but what about Arctostaphylos, Wild Ginger, Snow-in-Summer or Creeping Baby’s Breath? We’ll give you hundreds of ideas for ground covers you might not have thought about before. $29. Mott Community Education, Lapeer. Info: 810-667-6546. Lawn Wars: The Struggle for a New Lawn Ethic - 7:30-8:30pm. Presented by the North

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Oakland Wild Ones Chapter. With Lois B. Robbins, author of Lawn Wars. Discover the benefits and the difficulties encountered by natural landscaping. FREE. St. Daniels Catholic Church, 7010 Valley Park Dr, Clarkston. Info: Jim Brueck 248- 625-7597.

THURSDAY, APRIL 8 Renew You! Tour - 7-9pm. Registration 6pm. Young Living is focused on giving your body the support and nutrition it needs to avoid common health issues and dissolve petrochemicals out of your body. The first 50 will receive a gift. Be prepared to learn, and experience the energy of Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. FREE. Stacey Kimbrell / Living Anointed, Holiday Inn Gateway Ctr, 5353 Gateway Center Flint. Stacey Kimbrell 810-423-5721.

FRIDAY, APRIL 9 2-Day Health & Wellness Extravaganza - 9am9pm. Also 9am-6:30pm Sat. Learn how to improve your health naturally using natural modalities & Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. Topics: Health LAWS, Hidden Chemicals in products, Heart Disease, Dental Care. Speakers: Marc Schreuder, Dr. Strachman DO, Dr. Ewing DDS, & Stacey Kimbrell. Admission FREE with this listing. KOC Hall, 11105 Dixie Hwy, Birch Run. Info: Stacey Kimbrell 810-423-5721.

SATURDAY, APRIL 10 Expressive Arts Therapy Free Demonstrations Also April 17th. Ester Fuchs. This form of therapy uses our creative selves to heal emotional wounds. Thru drawing, movement, music or poetry, healing transformation takes place. It benefits professionals, and others seeking personal growth. Knowledge of arts not needed. Lapeer. Call 810-245-0860. Energy Tour - 11am. FREE. Upland Hills EAC, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 13. One Child, One Planet Book Discussion - 1–1:45 pm. w/author Bridget Llewellyn. FREE, books available for purchase for $19.95. Upland Hills EAC, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 13. Plant vs. Animal-Based Diets - 2pm. Lecture with VegMichigan’s Paul Krause and Dr. Justin Berlin. FREE. Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, Troy. The Buzz about Bees: Beekeeping 101 - 10-11am. Brandon Township Public Library 304 South Street, Ortonville. Info: 248-627-1460.

SUNDAY, APRIL 11 Fire Ceremony - 1-3pm. w/Leah Thunderfeet. $10. Upland Hills EAC, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 13.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 14 Break free from chronic pain - 6:30pm-7:30pm. Dr. Mark Morningstar, DC is hosting an in-clinic

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markyourcalendar SATURDAY, APRIL 17 A benefit for Riley - A new you in one day! Meet with experts in the holistic fields of energy healing, lypossage, nutrition, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, yoga, Reiki. Watch the movie “The Living Matrix” which explains how your own energy field heals. Featured speaker: Dr. Midge Miller, nationally known radio show host and Reiki Master Instructor. Location: Life Enrichment Center, 2512 S. Dye Rd., Flint. 1-5pm. $10. Pre-register for free gift and lunch. Mail checks to Riley Poor, c/o 6419 Western Way, Flint, MI 48532. This is a benefit for Riley who is quadriplegic. Information: Yvonne Sova: 810-820-8949.

markyourcalendar SATURDAY, APRIL 17 Polly Ann Trail 5k Run & Oxford Earth Day Celebration - 9am. 5k walk/run, 5k kid’s run, 10k run. $20/participant. Proceeds go to help maintain trail. Downtown Oxford. Info: PollyAnnTrailManager@yahoo.com or visit: PollyAnnTrailway.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 17 Biodiesel Workshop - Time and fee TBA. w/Chris Haag of Midwest Illumination. Upland Hills EAC, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 13. B re a s t f e e d i n g B a s i c s - 1 0 : 3 0 a m - 1 2 p m . Breastfeeding Basics-La Leche League of North Oakland County will host a FREE breastfeeding class geared to expectant parents at Brandon Township Library, 304 South St, Ortonville. Learn about Advantages of Breastfeeding, Preparing for Birth and Breastfeeding, Avoiding Difficulties, and Starting Solids. Reservation required. Jillian: 248-627-5893. Earth Appreciation Day - All Metroparks. Free park entry and boat launching at all Metroparks, plus special offers. Info: Denise 800-477-2757. Earth Day Celebration - 11am-3pm. Drop in for

recycled crafts, games, hikes and eco-friendly tips. Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center, in White Lake. Info: 248-625-6640.

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20th Annual Earth Week Cleanup Day – 9am2pm. Help keep the park beautiful and safe for people and wildlife! Check in first thing in the morning for area assignment, then meet back at the maintenance building for lunch. Optional, volunteers can also go back out again in the afternoon. 9 or older. Metro Beach Metropark near Mt. Clemens. PreRegistration required: 586-463-4332

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SUNDAY, APRIL 18 Stone People’s Lodge - 8am-3pm. w/Jorge Arenivar. $10 donation to EAC; love offering for Jorge. Upland Hills EAC, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 13.

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For Better Health Now and For a Lifetime 5:45-7PM. The FirstLine Therapy lifestyle change program’s unique approach focuses on improving body composition, consideration of each person’s biochemical individuality, use of a low glycemic index & load diet and customized recommendations for nutritional supplements. Goal of program is prevention/early intervention for potential chronic diseases, improvement of quality of life and management of existing chronic diseases. FREE. Downing Clinic, Clarkston. Register: 248-625-6677. Acid reflux and other digestive problems - 6-7pm. Jeffrey Remer, L.Ac., MAOM,. Workshop on how Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs can help people with chronic acid reflux and other problems with the digestive system. Learn how it’s possible to get off of your acid reflux prescriptions! FREE. Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers, 10683 S. Saginaw St, Grand Blanc. Jennifer or Brittany 810-694-3576. See ads page 17 & 19.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21 A non-surgical scoliosis treatment alternative - 6:30-7:30pm. Come and find out about a nonsurgical option for scoliosis. Local scoliosis researcher, Dr. Mark Morningstar, DC, shares his insight and experience in treating children and adults for this debilitating lifelong condition. FREE. Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers, 10683 S. Saginaw St, Grand Blanc. Katarin 810-694-3576. See ads page 17 & 19.

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Chi’riffic Spaces - 10am-noon. Chi’rrific Spaces offered by Catherine Hilker, Detroit Area Feng Shui Expert In this two hour playshop, you will learn how to create vibrant interior spaces by identifying negative elements, sha & si chi, and replacing with positive elements, sheng chi. No prior feng shui knowledge is required. $25. Soothe Your Soul, 20 Hudson Street, Oxford. Hannah Schroeder 248236-9855.

Film Screening: Numen - 6-9pm. w/Troy Farwell. Also discussion. $10. Upland Hills EAC, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 13.

U of M Flint Earth Day and Garden Celebration - 9am-3pm. U of M Flint Harding Mott University Center, 400 Mill St. See NewsBrief page 6.

SUNDAY, APRIL 25 The Flower Bouquet Garden - 4-4:15pm. How to Grow Gorgeous Cut Flowers in Your Backyard, with Alexis Bogdanova-Hanna. $20. Upland Hills EAC, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 13.

TUESDAY, APRIL 27 Dowsing and Pendulum Basics - 6-8pm. Make you own dowsing rod to take home. Learn to use a pendulum and dowsing rod to clarify knowledge and seek information on a question or concern. $29. Mott Community Education, Lapeer. Info: 810-667-6546.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 Attracting Hummingbirds and Butterflies 6:30-8:30pm. Students will learn which plants attract butterflies and hummingbirds and how to maintain their garden for a summer show of flowers, hummingbirds and butterflies. $29. Mott Community Education, Lapeer. Info: 810-667-

THURSDAY, APRIL 29 Kinesiology - 6-8pm. Your body knows its needs! Learn how to listen to your body with muscle testing. $29. Mott Community Education, Lapeer. Info: 810-667-6546.

SATURDAY, MAY 1 2nd Annual Davison Community Yard Sales for Hospice at Brian’s House - 8am-4pm. The Davison Eagles will host the second Davison Community M-15 Heritage Route yard sale for Brian’s House. For a small fee, sales space can be reserved. Proceeds go to McLaren’s Hospice at Brian’s House in Davison. Davison Eagles, 3270 N State Road, Davison. Info/Reserve: John McCrea 810-654-9602. Vaccinations: The Latest Information - 9am12pm.. Mary Tocco, Independent Vaccine Researcher will speak on the latest on H1N1, Vaccine Ingredients and Production, the Autism Vaccine connection, vaccines and micro-vascular strokes and more. $20. Continental breakfast. Partridge Creek Banquet & Conference Center, 43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Twp. Register: 586-532-5433. Info: Diane 586-532-5433.

93 N Church Street, Ortonville, for mothers and mothers-to-be who want to breastfeed. Babies and toddlers welcome! FREE. La Leche League of North Oakland County, 427 Rissman Lane, Ortonville. Info: Jillian Malan 248-627-5893.

TUESDAY, MAY4 Free Intro to Feldenkrais® Professional Training - 6:30-8:30pm. Osa Jackson Schulte PhD, PT, GCFP/AT Continuity Assistant Trainer. Movement and Healing Center (A Michigan Not For Profit), 5386 Bronco Dr, Clarkston. Register for free intro. 586-484-0549 or fax 248-922-1951. See ad page 26.

markyourcalendar THURSDAY, JUNE 3 Finally, A Health Plan That Puts Your Health in Your Hands! - 7-9pm. Integrity will help you find holistic providers, offer discounts to save you money, provide education seminars and offer holistic case management to help you with your health concerns. Everyone is welcome to hear about this groundbreaking grassroots idea! Holiday Inn Gateway Center, Flint. Contact: Theresa Callard-Moore 810-630-0904 ext. 2.

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Creating A World That Works For All - 10am. Celebration of Spirit: music, laughter, meditation, inspiration, community. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-6255192. Spiritual Gathering - 11am. The Center of Light Spirituality Center. All welcome. Relaxed, retreat type setting, interesting topics, loving experiences, meditation, healing, 5898 Baldwin Rd, Oxford. 248-236-0432. Sunday Silence - 3pm-4:30pm. 1st & 3rd Sun. An invitation to simply sit in silence together. It can be a time of rest, discovery and awakening. Not a guided meditation or class. No experience is necessary. 2 twenty minute sitting sessions with a short break between. Opportunity to speak and share experiences afterward. Donation. Soothe Your Soul, 20 Hudson Street, Oxford. Amy Pearson 248-236-9855.

monday

Monday

Group Fitness w/Beth - 8:30-9:15am. Intermediate. This class is a cardio-based workout helps to strengthen and tone gluteus, thighs, calves, and hips, while reducing overall body fat. Includes upper body and abs as well for a total body workout. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270. Simply Yoga - 9:30-10:45am. w/Barb Heuerman. A combination of postures using strength & softness, with a focus on deep breathing. Suitable for all levels. $15 walk-in or class discounts. 5896 Dixie Hwy, Clarkston. Yoga Oasis, 5896 Dixie

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Hwy, Clarkston. 248-770-5388. Absolutly Beginners Yoga - 10:30 am-11:30 am. Build a srong foundation for your Yoga practice. Strenghtening,meditative. Taught by Maria RYT/ APT 15 years experience. A beautiful, fire-lit studio in the woods. $12. Yoga in the Woods, 12380 Hegel Rd. Goodrich. Info: Maureen 810-636-7204. Basic Yoga with Noreen Daly - 5:45pm. Also Wed. Strengthen our bodies, calm our minds and open our hearts. Beginning and intermediate asanas (postures). Bring mat (a few loaners are available) or towel. $7/session. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. 248625-5192. Hot Flow Yoga w/Jules - 7:15-8:45pm. Intermediate to Advanced. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-3909270.

tuesday

Tuesday

Simply Yoga–All Levels - 9:30-10:45am. The light and warmth is felt by all when in this class which leaves the student feeling cleansed and alive wanting to come back for more! $12 walkin. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. 248-3909270. Believe-The ABC’s of TAI CHI with Tammy Cropp - 10am. Beginning to Intermediate. Experience healing, stress reduction, balance, and increased flexibility. $8/session. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. Yoga with Ease - 1-2:15 pm. Led by Joan Price. Students find their own level of effort using their breath as the coach. Suitable for all levels. Walk $15 walk-in or class discounts. 5896 Dixie

Hwy, Clarkston. Yoga Oasis, 5896 Dixie Hwy Clarkston. Barb Heuerman 248-770-5388. Lake Orion Gluten Free/Celiac Group - 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7pm. Network with others, share recipes & successes. Learn what to eat and how to heal and support the body with proper nutrition. Registration required. Free. Lucky’s Natural Foods llc, 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion. Info: Tanya Sallade 248-693-1209. Creating Healthy Families - 6:30pm. Bradshaw on “The Family” videos. 7:30 support groups. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. Spiritual Growth “BE-ing Your Higher Self” 6:30-8:30pm. Every other Tuesday thru May 18. With Pam Ziskie. To participate in class, purchase “Spiritual Growth” by Sanaya Roman. Will be available to purchase in the store by January. Classes will include discussion of chapter material and a twenty five minute meditation. $15/class, limited to 15. Soothe Your Soul, 20 Hudson Street, Oxford. Pam or Hannah 248-236-9855 or 248-495-5156. Gentle Yoga - 7:15pm. w/Paula Orminski. For beginners, plus-sized, seniors, pregnant, or anyone needing a more therapeutic approach or wanting to take it at a slower pace and often uses supportive props to assist students with their poses. $12 walkin or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

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Strengthen and Lengthen - 9:15am. Starts 4/14. All levels. Certified instructor will help improve your cardiovascular health while toning and strengthening without the bulk. Incorporates stability balls, dumbbells, more. $12 walk-ins or

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class cards. Babysitting available. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. 248-390-9270. Pilates - 9:30-10:30am. All Levels. From injured to athlete, you can balance your body, and increase strength in such a way to prevent injury and pain for years to come. *If injured, please contact Beth for consultation first. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270. Cardio Kick Boxing - 11:45am-12:30pm. Thru March 19th. Overall fitness class includes cardio, strengthening, stretching, & TaeKwon Do punching & kicking techniques. Taught by Janet Wassmann 2nd Degree Black Belt in Martial Arts. $7 drop in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad page 27 & 30. After School Yoga - 3:15-4pm. Join a yoga instructor from Lake Orions’ Hamsa Yoga for an afternoon of easy, light yoga for children, parents and friends. Donations appreciated. Upland Hills EAC, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 13. Cardio Kick Boxing - 5:30-6:15pm. Thru March 24th. Overall fitness class includes cardio, strengthening, stretching, & TaeKwon Do punching & kicking techniques. Taught by Angla Grasak & Joan McDowell Both Masters in Tae Kwon Do. $7 drop in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-6672101. See ad page 27 & 30. Hot Flow Yoga w/Rene Felix - 6:15-7:30pm. Intermediate level. Renee leads her students thru a challenging, mixed flow of asanas and breathing techniques. $12 walk-in or class cards. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

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Flow Yoga w/Jules - 9:30-10:45am. Intermediate to Advanced. Jules guides her students thru a combination of asana and breathing techniques put together like pearls on a string to help strengthen the body yet calm the mind. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270. Young At Heart Active Adults - 11:30am-1:30pm. Lunch served at noon. Weekly lunches, guest speakers, musical performances, field trips, holiday parties, movies, bingo, games and more! $5/person yearly membership. $4/person lunch. Age 50 & up or individuals with disabilities of any age. Non-members welcome. Hart Community Center, Davisburg. Info: Sarah, Parks and Recreation 248846-6558.

Basic Yoga w/Anne Mancour - 7:15-8:30pm. All Levels. Anne guides her students thru a simple yet challenging practice focusing on traditional Yoga teachings helping to bring the body and mind into alignment while opening the heart. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

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Cardio Kick Boxing - 11:45am-12:30pm. Thru March 19th. Overall fitness class includes cardio, strengthening, stretching, & TaeKwon Do punching & kicking techniques. Taught by Janet Wassmann 2nd Degree Black Belt in Martial Arts. $7 drop in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad page 27 & 30. Morning Flow Yoga w/Jules - 6:15-7:30am. Intermediate to Advanced. For those willing to “go with the flow” by challenging themselves through a combination of asanas, pranayama, and meditation. Class is for the self motivated student comfortable with a limited amount of guidance. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270. Basic Yoga w/Renee Felix - 9:30-10:45am. Beginner to All Levels. Takes each student thru the fundamentals of practice making it approachable to all levels and comfortable for every walk of life. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270.

Fitness Bootcamp - 11am-noon. Certified Personal Trainer, Tamra Little will take you through a challenging full body, cardio based workout with emphasis on body weight movements. All fitness levels. $10/session or package rates. Dolores’ School of Dance, 6041 Lennon Rd, Swartz Creek. Tamra Little 810-965-1598. See ad page 30. Ashtanga Yoga (Primary Series) w/Jules - 89:30am. Intermediate to Advanced. Series of asanas combined with Ujjaii breath, bandhas, drishti to help discipline the mind and detox the body. $12 walk-in or class cards avail. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, Clarkston. Info: Jules 248-390-9270. Community Class-Free Yoga - 11:15am-12pm. The Community Class is a Level 1 class taught by the students in the Yoga For Life Teacher Training Program. FREE. Yoga For Life, 1194 S Lapeer Road, Lake Orion. Heidi Peters 248-693-9932.

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Introductory Yoga - 11:30am-12:30pm. w/Alan Haras. $10. Upland Hills EAC, 2375 Indian Lake Rd, Oxford. Info: 248-693-1021. See ad page 13.

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Sustainable Living Series - 3-5:30pm in March. Sustainable Living Series. Make Beeswax candles; cord & felt; a worm compost bin; make yoghurt, keifer & other ferments. $15/session. Strawbale Studio , Oxford. Deanne 248-628-1887.

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Essene Health Association Meetings - 7pm, second Friday, Linden. Raw foods, sprouting, detox, live blood cell info & general health info is provided. Cost: $5 association membership fee required. Info/ register: 810-735-2575. See Center for Holistic Studies ad, page 5. Hospice Volunteer Training – 5pm. April starting the 9th. Hospice Volunteers are required

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Kids Yoga Class - 4:45-5:45pm. w/Una Hepburn. For children 6 + who would like to playfully explore yoga. $15 walk-in or class discounts. 5896 Dixie Hwy, Clarkston. Yoga Oasis, 5896 Dixie Hwy Clarkston. Barb Heuerman 248-770-5388. YOGA for Men & Women - 6-7:30pm. Thru March 18th. Beginning & Intermediate Students. This class will work on discovering how movement and breath, working together, help open tight spots in the body. You may end up discovering some areas that haven’t moved in years. This class will help bring balance to the body. Available for all fitness levels. Bring your own mat or one provided. Taught by Chris Duncan, RYT 8 years Astanga Yoga. $12 drop in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad page 27 & 30.

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VOLUNTEERING HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS-Hospice Compassus seeking compassionate individuals in SE Michigan to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and family. Required training provided free. Info: Volunteer Coordinator 248-355-9900.

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

ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL CLINIC Brittany Schram, Dipl. Ac Jeffrey Remer, Dipl. OM 12272 Fenton Rd., Suite 3, Fenton 810-714-5556 Offering personalized natural health care that focuses on treating the root cause of illness, not just the symptom. A safe and effective alternative for children, adults and seniors. Specializing in infertility, pediatrics, internal medicine and pain management.

MICHIGAN ORIENTAL MEDICINE Acupuncture and Herbs Karen DeBruyn, PT, Dipl.OM 12809 S. Saginaw, Suite 206 Grand Blanc, 810-694-3500 Providing acupuncture and herbal medicine to optimize your health and wellness. Specializing in pain management, sports injuries, women's health, immune support, insomnia, and stress management.

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NATURAL WELLNESS & PAIN RELIEF CENTERS 10683 S. Saginaw Street, Suite B Grand Blanc, 810-694-3576 MichiganWellnessAndPainRelief.com Everyone, regardless of age or condition, can benefit from a nervous system that is working at its very best. Our interest in the spine is only because it houses the nervous system. Chiropractic is a safer, more natural approach to better health. See ads pages 17 & 19.

Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul. ~John Muir

COLON HYDROTHERAPY COUNTRY RD PATHWAY TO HEALING Sharessa Tackett, RN, CCT 15190 Bishop Rd, Byron 810-813-3111 Offering colonics in a clean and relaxing setting using all disposable equipment. Experience why "Good health begins when the body is cleansed from within.™"

SKIN CARE SPECIALIST Susan Adam, Esthetician Suzy Q's, Davison 810-919-0829 Skin feel uncomfortable or makeup not apply properly? Call for a FREE skin analysis/mini facial. Experienced, works with all-natural, no color or preservative, skin care line.

HOSPICE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESGrace Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and family. SE Michigan.Training provided. For information call the Volunteer Coordinator 888937-4390. MCLAREN HOSPICE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM-Volunteer training. Special events. Whether you actively participate or volunteer you support the programs. Genesee/Lapeer Region, 1515 Cal Drive, Davison. For more information call John Girdwood 810-496-8779 or visit www.McLarenAtHome.org.

LIVING WATERS WELLNESS CENTER Janie Jeffery, NHP, CCT • 810-252-4389 1009 Grange Hall Rd., Fenton LivingWaters4u.com Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Colonics can help restore vibrant health to your body. Professional & comfortable atmosphere. Most Affordable pricing. 12 years experience.

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5516 Torrey Rd, Flint 810-232-2515 General Dentistry, including root canals, dentures, extractions, bridges, composite (white) fillings, crowns, TMJ, N.E.T. for pain control, anxiety and more. Nutrition and ZOOM teeth whitening. See ad page 9.

12751 S. Saginaw St., Ste. 700 Grand Blanc 810-606-8577 BreakthroughEmpowerment.com Jill Grenevitch is a certified clinical hypnotherapist specializing in the relief of anxiety, insomnia, stress, allergies, self-sabotage and more. Certified HypnoBirthing and HypnoFertility Therapist.

DAVID W. REGIANI, DDS, PC Holistic General Dentistry 101 South Street, Ortonville 248-627-4934 RegianiDental.com Mercury and metal-free dental materials, non surgical perio treatment, Invisalign© Orthodontics, DDS weight-loss system, cosmetic dentistry and TMJ pain diagnosis & treatment. Over 25 years of providing dental services to the community. See ad page 11.

112 W Caroline St., Fenton 810-714-0959 SimpleNaturesAlternative.com Natural Products for the entire family. Clothes, c l e a n i n g products, personal care, baby products, organic fair trade coffees and teas, supplements that work. Area’s largest food co-op.

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DLC HYPNOSIS 6203 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek 810-964-2095 DCooper4139@comcast.net Come and meet Diane Cooper, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, specializing in dental fears, weight loss, smoking cessation, relaxation, stress management and

Marjie C. Andrejciw, MT (ASCP), MS, NC Fenton, 810-869-8898 CircleOfLifeNutrition.net Specializing in chronic illness with emphasis on autism, utilizing holistic approach through diet and lifestyle. Registered Defeat Autism Now! practitioner. Practicing Weston A. Price philosophies.

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PERSONAL TRAINING BY TAMRA 810-965-1598 • Serving Genesee County Meet your fitness/health goals. In-home training/nutrition services. No Gym fees! Call for consultation.

NATURAL/HOLISTIC HEALTH ALTERNATIVE HEALTH & REHAB CENTRE, PLLC 2284 S Ballenger Hwy, Ste F, Flint 810-235-5181 www.AHRC.us A diagnostic, treatment and research centre with a holistic, personal approach. Acupuncture, Chiropractic, sports rehab and exercise, massage, oxygen therapy, detox and more. See ad page 8.

CENTER FOR HOLISTIC STUDIES & PRACTICES, LLC Deborah Weeks • 810-735-2575 114A S Bridge St, Linden

HERBALIST / IRIDOLOGIST DAWN FLEETWOOD, MH, CID 2290 East Hill Road, Suite 202 Grand Blanc, 810-953-9500 www.dawnﬂeetwood.com Dawn’s Energy Analysis includes Iridology exam, twelve pulses and tongue reading that determines the health needs of the body. Using American and Chinese herbs, organic foods and exercise allows the body to heal itself. Create the you, you prefer!

Rejuvinate, cleanse and detoxify the body, mind and spirit by choosing from alternative and preventative practices offered. Naturopathic Counselor, Certified Medical Massage, S c e n a r, M i c r o s c o p y, Biological Terrain, Ion Cleanse, Blanket Therapy and Ear Candling. See ad page 5.

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BIO-TURF, LLC • 810-348-7547 Serving Genesee, Oakland & Livingston Lawn/tree care program that offers organic-based fertilizers, Free lawn analysis. Visit Bio-Turf.com.

ORGANIC SALON CUTTING EDGE SALON 8331 S. State St. (M-15), Goodrich 4 miles North of Ortonville 810-636-5100 Organic Ammonia free products and services, foot detox, artificial nails, microdermabrasion facials and much more.

What’s the use of a fine house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on? ~Henry David Thoreau

YOGA/ MARTIAL ARTS KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS INSTITUTE 935 Baldwin Rd., Lapeer 810-667-2101 • KMAI.net Traditional TaeKwon-Do training for ages 5 through seniors. Adult enrichment classes in Yoga, Kick-fit and Women’s self-defense. Visit website for class schedule and offering. See ad page 27.

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