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One Day Only! Dr. Brownstein will show you the benefits of pursuing a holistic approach to health and healing. This lecturewill present detailedinformationonwhy themost commonly prescribeddrugs may not bethemost appropriatechoicefor many commonconditions, including: highcholesterol, thyroidproblems, osteoporosis, inflammationandhormoneimbalances.

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10 globalbriefs

12 wisewords

14 greenliving

21 healingways

24 calendarofevents

27 ongoingevents

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

12 SUSTAINABLE FOODS & 12 SOCIAL PHILANTHROPY A Conversation with Nell Newman

by Ellen Mahoney

14 THE HERBAL KITCHEN

28 classifiedads

Eight Easy Picks for Container Gardening

29 naturaldirectory

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16 AMERICAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GROWING

FOOD REVOLUTION An Insiderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide

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21 DIET DETOX

A Good Spring Cleaning Flushes Out Fats and Toxins by Ann Louise Gittleman

22 EXERCISE DETOX

Six Ways to Burn Calories and Clean Out Your System

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his month we're pleased to bring you lots of great information about ways to get healthy with the foods you eat. Whether it's finding sustainable choices for food, cleansing and detox or finding out how exercise fits into all that, this month will help you join the growing food revolution! If you're into attending local events, you'll be busy this month as the "season" begins this month with line-up of great expos, festivals and seminars. Because March is Healthy Eating month, we wanted to point out a few of these events. Attend these and you can find ways to stay healthy by eating the right foods, cooked the right way, whether you are vegan, vegetarian or just want to learn more about nutrition. On March 4th and 5th the Michigan Organic Food & Farm Alliance (MOFFA) is holding the 2011 Michigan Organic Conference in Lansing. The theme is "Keeping the Local in Organic." Visit MOFFA.org for details. In Linden on March 12th, Deborah Weeks, Certified Raw Food Chef and owner of Center for Holistic Studies and Practices, will host a Raw Foods Lifestyle class from 10 am until 4 pm. Read about this event on page 7. On March 26th, the Michigan Healthy Living and Sustainability Expo will take place from 10 am until 5 pm at the Genesys Conference and Banquet Center in Grand Blanc. There are speakers throughout the day and exhibitors will include many businesses in the nutrition category. Admission to the event is free, as is parking. You can get more information on the speakers and a map by visiting the expo website at MHLexpo.com or in article on page 5 and the ad on the back cover. Also that day, Dr. David Brownstein will lecture in Davison. His talk will include information about nutrition, vitamins and detox. Costs, location and other information can be found in their ad on the inside front cover. Chef George Vutetakis, author of "Vegetarian Traditions" and founding chef of Royal Oak's Inn Season Cafe will be giving a cooking demonstration at "Food is Medicine II" on Wednesday March 30th at the Wellness Training Institute in Sterling Heights from 7 to 9 pm. This is a continuation of the popular "Food is Medicine" series presented by Dr. Michael Dangovian of the institute that began in December 2010. For details, see the Mark Your Calendar listing on page 25. There are many more events taking place this month and you can find out more about all of them by checking out this month's Calendar of Events beginning on page 39. Then get ready for April, when the intensity of healthy, earth friendly events continues! More on that in the April Natural Awakenings. Visit us at many of these events where we'll be officially launching the subscriber/cardholder portion of our new Natural Awakenings Network. By joining this network, you can save money on the products and services that help you get and stay healthy. Find details on our website: NAeastMichigan. com/na-network. So until next month, stay happy and healthy...Naturally!

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newsbriefs 4th Annual Health and Sustainability Expo Comes to Grand Blanc

n Saturday, March 26th, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Michigan Healthy Living and Sustainability, Inc., will present the 4th Annual MHLexpo. The event will be held at the Genesys Banquet and Conference Center in Grand Blanc. The expo focuses on complementary, integrative and natural/alternative health themes as well as green living and sustainability. Both parking and admission to the event is free of charge.

U-M Flint Hosts Annual Night Out for Women

ork out, pamper yourself and shop until you drop at Women’s Night Out 4 to 8 p.m. March 24. This is an annual open house, held by the University of Michigan-Flint Recreation Center, and is offered for women to experience different fitness classes that are offered throughout the year. Admission is free for women ages 16 and older from Flint and surrounding communities. Free child care will be provided for children ages 2 - 12. Classes offered include: African Dance, Aqua Fitness, Belly Dance, Boot camp, BOSU/Fit Ball, Hip Hop, Lower Body Blast, Pilates, Straight up Step, Yoga, and Zumba. The featured speaker this year is Erin Ferme, who lost over 400 pounds. Ferme will share her personal journey of weight loss in a presentation entitled “The Do Over.” University Dining Services chefs will demonstration healthy menu options and Stacey Kimbrell will present “Hidden Food Toxin,” in a discussion about holistic health, wellness and chemical awareness. The marketplace features opportunities for attendees to shop, get holistic health information, and learn more about vital community services. A Fitness Café will be open throughout the evening for food purchases and hourly door prizes will be given throughout the evening including a 6-month UM-Flint Recreation Center membership. For more information, call the UM-Flint Recreation Center at 810-762-3441, visit the website at FlintRec.com, or check it out on Facebook.

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newsbriefs National Program Recognizes Local Practitioner

he National Institute for Health, an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services has chosen Dawn Fleetwood's Tai Chi Chuan DVD to be included in its Win Program, "Active at Any Size.” The 50 minute DVD utilizes a Mirror Image Demonstration that allows anyone to easily learn these life changing techniques. Fleetwood has been a practitioner of Chinese Energy Arts for nearly 35 years. She has a private practice in Grand Blanc and utilizes Iridology, Chinese herbal formulas, Tai Chi Churn, Medical Qigong, Tuina, and many other energy modalities in her practice. The DVD, “A Calming Exercise for a Stressful World,” features slow, gentle movements and breathing exercises that involve all of the muscles and organs in the body. It is available through Orchid Leaf Productions at 810-235-9864. Fleetwood’s office is located at 2290 East Hill Road, Suite 202 in Grand Blanc. Learn more about the practice, including classes and retreats at DawnFleetwood.com or by calling 810- 9539500.

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he mother and son team of Kathleen Juhl and Tom Day are excited to announce the opening of their hypnotherapy practice, Emerald Dream Hypnosis, in the new Simple Organics store in Oxford. Hypnosis is a medically proven and safe way to achieve self-growth. Often people try to change a behavior, thought pattern, or self-talk only to revert back to their old patterns because their subconscious mind was not on board. It’s not the person’s fault, say Juhl and Day, they simply need to communicate their conscious desires with their subconscious. That's where hypnosis comes in. Hypnosis provides the means to open your subconscious mind to the lifestyle you consciously want. The Mayo Clinic has stated, “The effects of hypnosis can be long lasting and can improve your overall quality of life.” Emerald Dream specialties include worry and stress reduction, positive self-image and fertility. In addition to face-to-face services, the practice offers a CD, The Path, which opens pathways to your fresh start. Emerald Dream shares space with Troy Farwell, Denise Kander, and Tasha Waugh. The combined expertise offers a place for healing, health and renewal of body, mind and spirit. The applications are endless, say Juhl and Day. “Together we can craft the life you desire, teach you the tools, and be your partner along the way. Live your life – you deserve it.” Emerald Dream Hypnosis is located in Suite 4 above Simple Organics at 115 South Washington Street, in Oxford. For more information and to purchase the CD, visit EmeraldDreamHypnosis.com or call 586-372-8779.

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Raw Food Class is Hands on Learning

eborah Weeks, Certified Raw Food Chef owner of Center for Holistic Studies & Practices at 114 A South bridge Street in downtown Historic Linden. Certified Raw Food Chef and owner of the Center for Holistic Studies & Practices Deborah Weeks will host a raw foods lifestyle class at her facility from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 12. The class will include making breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes as well as soup, salads and desserts. The cost of the class Deborah Weeks is $65. Those wishing to attend should RSVP quickly since space is limited. This is a hand-on-class will leave attendants with 10 wonderful raw food recipes they will know how to make. Participants will learn what to look for and what to do for the dish to turn out beautifully and learn the benefits of a raw food lifestyle. Weeks says benefits to a raw food diet include: healthier skin, hair and nails, increased energy, and improved eyesight. She says raw foods promote weight loss and is rich in fiber, and enzymes. Weeks opened her practice 6 years ago in July and has been in the alternative health field for over 30 years. The Center for Holistic Studies & Practices is located at 114 A south Bridge Street in Linden. RSVP at their website: CenterForHolisticStudiesAndPractices.com or by calling 810-735-2575. See ad page 11.

Scoliosis Patients Invited to Try New Functional Brace

he Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers in New Baltimore and Grand Blanc now offers the TornadoSuit, a new scoliosis device. This is the only clinic in Michigan where patients can be fitted for the cutting edge, functional scoliosis brace. Unlike rigid scoliosis bracing, this suit does not prohibit flexibility and can be concealed under one's clothing, which is important for adolescent scoliosis patients. Dr. Megan Strauchman has agreed to allow patients to come to the clinic and be fitted for the TornadoSuit for free. There is only a small fee associated with the actual cost of the brace, she says. Dr. Strauchman's clinic is one of only six in the US and Canada to be part of this initial testing process. For more information on the TornadoSuit, contact Dr. Strauchman’s office at 810694-3576. Fittings can be done at one of two locations: 10683 S. Saginaw St. Suite B, in Grand Blanc or the Richmond location at 66787 Gratiot Ave. See ad page 29.

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Sweet Medicine

efore digging into that next stack of French toast or waffles, pour on some real, pure maple syrup. New research attests to its surprising medicinal value. Scientists at The University of Rhode Island have identified more than 20 compounds in Canadian maple syrup that can be linked to human health—eight of which have been found in the maple family for the first time. It turns out that the syrup contains not only many naturally occurring vitamins and minerals such as zinc, thiamine and calcium, but also substances reported to have anti-bacterial, anti-cancer and anti-diabetic properties. Maple syrup is made from the sap located just inside the bark of the sugar maple tree, which is constantly exposed to the sun. Scientists speculate that when the sugar maple is tapped to extract the sap, it secretes phenolics—a beneficial class of antioxidants also found in berries—as a defense mechanism; these wind up in the sap and ultimately concentrate in the syrup, giving this sugary treat its stamp of health.

Black Rice – Exotic and Healthy

lack rice—long a staple food for one-third of the world’s population—is gaining popularity in the United States because of its exotic look and nutty flavor. Now, research chemists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service report that the black variety of this grain may help soothe the inflammation involved in allergies, asthma and other diseases. These health benefits are attributed to its outer bran layer which, unlike with white rice, is not polished off during processing. Collaborating researchers tested the effects of black rice bran extract on skin inflammation in laboratory mice and found that it reduced the inflammation by 32 percent compared to control animals; the rice bran also decreased production of certain substances known to promote inflammation in the body. Brown rice bran extract did not have these effects. When the scientists fed the mice a diet containing 10 percent black rice bran, swelling associated with allergic contact dermatitis, a common type of skin irritation, decreased. These results show a potential value of black rice bran as an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic food ingredient. It may also hold promise as a therapeutic agent for the treatment and prevention of diseases associated with chronic inflammation.

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The Sticky Side of Non-Stick Cookware Compounds in non-stick cookware may be associated with elevated levels of cholesterol in children and teens, according to West Virginia University School of Medicine research published in Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. An earlier national survey had found a near universal presence of perfluoroalkyl acids (PFOA) in Americans’ blood serum; these chemicals are used in the manufacture of fluoropolymers, which facilitate non-stick heat resistance for cookware and breathable, waterproof properties for clothing fabrics, carpet and upholstery. In the university study, which examined 12,476 Ohio River Valley youth exposed to PFOA-contaminated drinking water, one in five not only had significantly higher PFOA levels than the national average, but relatively higher total cholesterol levels, including LDL (low-density lipoprotein), or “bad” cholesterol, as well. More research is needed. Source: JAMA and Archives Journals

Why Sugar Isn’t So Sweet

e can likely cut the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by cutting down on the added sugars used in many processed and prepared meals, suggests a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, based on National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data. The food industry often defines such added sugars as sweeteners—foods that provide energy, but have few micronutrients or phytochemicals—which is why aware consumers read labels. In recent decades, total sugar consumption in the United States has increased substantially, resulting in higher risk for cardiovascular disease due to associated lower levels of HDL (high-density lipoprotein), or “good” cholesterol, and higher levels of triglycerides. Today, the average U.S. daily consumption of added sugars averages 3.2 ounces, or about 18 teaspoons, which represents 15.8 percent of total adult caloric intake. This is a substantial increase from the late 1970s, when added sugars contributed only 10.6 percent of the calories consumed by adults. This study is the first to examine the direct link between sugar consumption and its impact on cholesterol and heart disease.

Brain-Boosting Beet Juice

hen it comes to brain-boosting nutrition, blueberries now have some serious competition. For the first time, researchers have shown that drinking beet juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults—a finding that could hold potential for combating the progression of dementia. “There have been several very high-profile studies showing that drinking beet juice can lower blood pressure, but we wanted to show that drinking beet juice also increases perfusion, or blood flow, to the brain,” says Daniel Kim-Shapiro, director of Wake Forest University’s Translational Science Center’s initiatives for fostering independence in aging. “There are areas in the brain that become poorly perfused as you age,” he notes, “and that’s believed to be associated with dementia and poor cognition.” Beet juice, the researchers explain, contains high concentrations of nitrates. When we eat nitrate-rich foods such as beets, celery, cabbage and spinach, good bacteria in the mouth turn nitrates to nitrites, which help open up blood vessels in the body, increasing blood flow and oxygen to the brain.

Herbs Alleviate Anxiety

For the first time, scientists have conducted a systematic review of research into the use of nutritional supplements in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Findings by a metastudy team at the nonprofit Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation show strong evidence that the use of extracts of passionflower or kava or a combination of L-lysine and L-arginine can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety. The next step is to measure effective dosages.

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Show Solidarity by Switching Off Power for an Hour Worldwide, participating residences, commercial facilities, government buildings and iconic landmarks will all go dark for one hour at 8:30 p.m. (local time) on March 26 to take a stand for conscious stewardship of Earth’s resources. Last year, the lights went out in 4,500 cities in 128 countries. This year, EarthHour. org is also making it possible for participants to share stories online describing what they are doing and planning to do to benefit the environment in the year ahead. Together, our actions add up. Sign on, form a group event or share an eco-story at EarthHour.org.

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New Packaging Moves Away from BPA The chemical Bisphenol A (BPA), used for years in clear plastic bottles and food can liners, has been restricted in Canada and some U.S. states and municipalities because this synthetic estrogen is a suspected endocrine disruptor— a chemical that can interfere with the body’s gland and hormone functions. The Food and Drug Administration will soon decide what it considers is a safe level of exposure, based on a mounting body of independent research. Now, Consumer Reports has released results of its tests of 19 common canned foods; almost all of them contained BPA—even those labeled BPA-free and organic. The highest levels were found in canned soups and green beans. According to the most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 93 percent of Americans have detectable levels of BPA in their bodies. Among Japan’s population, after BPA was voluntarily removed from the linings of food and beverage cans in 1997, a 2003 study showed that levels of BPA were down 50 percent. In the U.S., major food suppliers are starting to respond with non-BPA packaging for select products ranging from juice to tuna and pasta sauce.

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Trouble for Wild Bumblebee Populations Bumblebees, those ace field hands that pollinate apple orchards, berry crops, tomato fields, wildflowers and flowering yard plants, are facing hard times in the United States. Nearly 10 percent of wild bumblebee species have suffered serious declines in numbers and geographic range, according to the first attempt at gauging the health of such populations nationwide. Research surveying 78,000 specimens across eight species—and correlating reductions in numbers with potential causes—found that four of the species are in decline. Each had significantly lower genetic diversity than the four more robust species. This factor may make them more vulnerable to environmental stresses, including fragmented habitat and the intracellular parasite, Nosema bombi, sometimes present in high numbers in the troubled species. The bees’ ranges have dropped by as much as 87 percent below their historically greatest extent, much of the decline occurring within the past 20 years. At the same time, the relative abundance of bees as compared with estimates of their known numerical peaks has plunged by as much as 96 percent. Sydney Cameron, Ph.D., an entomologist at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, characterizes bumblebees as “incredibly resilient.” Yet, he remarks, “There’s a threshold, and above that threshold? Bang, that’s it. We just don’t know what the thresholds are for these species.” The study is considered an environmental warning and wake-up call. Source: The Christian Science Monitor

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Sustainable Foods & Social Philanthropy A Conversation with Nell Newman by Ellen Mahoney

ollowing in her famous parents’ footsteps, Nell Newman, daughter of actors and environmental activists Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman, launched Newman’s Own Organics in 1993 with business partner Peter Meehan. She is also the author of The Newman’s Own Organics Guide to a Good Life: Simple Measures that Benefit You and the Place You Live. Since 1982, the Newman’s Own Foundation, which originated with her father’s company, Newman’s Own, has donated more than $300 million to educational and charitable organizations worldwide.

Why did you decide to create Newman’s Own Organics? In 1989 I worked as the development director for the Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group, trying to raise money for this small nonprofit. I was very motivated to do this work because I was dumbfounded by how the peregrine falcon and the bald eagle populations were being decimated due to the use of the synthetic pesticide DDT. But raising money for this organization wasn’t easy. I started to look closely at the business model Dad was working on at the time to produce and sell high-quality products, with profits going to various charities. I thought it was a great idea that could be done a little differently, and decided to create an organic line of food products. My hope was to have the line support organic agriculture and better the environment, while providing funds to worthy nonprofits.

in Westport, Connecticut, and my parents were always interested in healthy food and cooking. Mom had been a health foodie since the late ’60s, and she taught me how to cook at an early age. Dad taught me how to fish and how to pick ripe produce from the local farm stand. But I realized that Dad associated all health food with nut loaf topped with yeast gravy and “atomic” muffins, made with heavy whole wheat. He had some stubborn ideas about what he thought organic food really was. So, one year, I secretly prepared a totally organic Thanksgiving dinner for the family. When Dad finished his plate I asked, “So, how did you like your organic dinner?” He was surprised and knew he’d been had, but also realized that organic food didn’t have to taste funny. Our first product for Newman’s Own Organics, an organic pretzel, became Dad’s favorite snack.

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The Herbal Kitchen Eight Easy Picks for Container Gardening Keep culinary herbs handy by growing them in a large pot just outside the kitchen door. by Barbara Pleasant

part of the growing season will produce numerous flowering spikes within a couple of months, which should be snipped off. The more basil is pinched back, the bushier it becomes. Chives taste like very mild scallions, and plants will produce new leaves throughout the growing season, if trimmed regularly. These cold-hardy plants become dormant off-season and return the following year, featuring an early show of edible pink flowers. The slender, upright leaves combine well with other herbs. Dill is a fast-growing annual that prefers cool growing conditions. Its leaves, flowers and seeds carry a savory tang that enhances the flavor of pickles, marinated vegetables and breads. Placed in the center of a large pot, a single dill plant will grow more than two feet tall and may require staking. Marjoram deserves wider use, because the little plants combine a light oregano flavor with subtle notes of mint and lemon, and marjoram tastes good raw or cooked. Its lanky stems look lovely spilling over the sides of mixed containers.

umans have had good reasons to grow basil, rosemary and other culinary herbs for thousands of years. Edible herbal accents and aromas enhance the beauty and flavor of every dish they touch, be they sprigs of fresh parsley tossed into hot couscous or marjoram and thyme sparking a savory risotto. A big garden isn’t needed to grow most kitchen herbs; in fact, it’s often better to grow these culinary gems in pots. In any household, the sweet spot for cultivating herbs is a puddle of sunshine near the kitchen door. Time and again, the cook will dash out to gather a handful of this or that while two or three dishes simmer on the stove. Dinner is less likely to boil over when herbs can be snagged in a matter of seconds.

inch-wide plastic or fiberglass pots are lightweight, easy to handle and provide ample room for four or more plants. Half-barrel wooden planters are great and fixed oblong planters also work well. Cooks and gardeners will have the Parsley needs a bit more moisture than most fun combining upright herbs that other herbs, so place it closer to the reach for the sky with others that tend center than the edge in mixed containtoward low, mounding growth. When shopping for seedlings, look for interesting ways to combine leaf textures and foliage colors, too. For example, When shopping for plants, experiment anchor an herbal container bouquet with the way herbs from these two groups with red-leafed basil and surround look when they are arranged together: it with marjoram and thyme. Then, n Upright growth habit: basil, chives, dill, create a second container by comrosemary, sage bining silvery sage with green chives n Mounding growth habit: marjoram, and curly parsley. This two-pot herb parsley, thyme garden will produce a season’s worth of fresh flavors.

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ers. Both mild-flavored curly and more assertive flat-leafed Italian parsley do well in roomy containers. Rosemary tolerates strong sun and heat, so it’s a wise choice in hot months. Northerners grow rosemary as an annu-

al, but in milder climates, these woody perennials can continue as a perennial for years. Rosemary’s piney flavor and aroma takes center stage in rice dishes and casseroles, and the woody stems make delightful skewers. Sage charms everyone with its luminous leaves, which may be gray-green or variegated with pink and cream, depending on variety. Smoky sage is the definitive herb to pair with poultry, and it’s great with potatoes, too. Thyme is the flavorful herb that brings depth to many French and Cajun dishes. The fresh version is incomparable for lending savory flavor notes to fresh vegetables. Both English thyme and lowgrowing lemon thyme make appealing edge plants in mixed containers. Barbara Pleasant is the author of numerous gardening books, including Starter Vegetable Gardens: 24 No-Fail Plans for Small Organic Gardens. For more information visit BarbaraPleasant.com.

How to Transplant Herbs Follow these simple steps to get any container herb garden off to a strong start. 1. Water seedlings and set them in a shady spot. Meanwhile, fill a large container that has at least one drainage hole to within two inches of the brim with fresh potting soil. 2. Keeping seedlings in their nursery pots, array them into a pleasing arrangement, with the tallest plants placed near the center. Then, squeeze each plant from its nursery pot and nestle it into the soil in the selected spot. 3. Use scissors to trim off any broken branches and thoroughly water the container herb garden. Keep newly planted containers in a shady spot for about three days. In stationary planters, cover the plants with flowerpots to shade them from direct sunshine. Remove the shade covers after three days, water again, then start snipping bits of fresh herbs as needed for the kitchen. Herbs generally develop their best flavors when they receive sun most of the day. In hotter climates, move herb containers to partial shade during the hotter months to prevent excessive heat stress.

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America’s Growing Food Revolution An Insider’s Guide to Sustainable Choices by lisa marshall

e’ve heard the buzz. America is in the midst of a food revolution. Sales of natural and organic foods are up by double digits. The once-obscure Locavore (eat local) movement has become a national phenomenon. Community supported agriculture (CSA) initiatives and farmers’ markets are proliferating. Even the federal government and some of the country’s largest grocery retailers have jumped on board, with First Lady Michelle Obama helping to plant the first garden on White House grounds since World War II, and Walmart vowing in January to double the percentage of locally grown produce it sells to 9 percent. The statistics are motivating indeed: According to University of Wisconsin researchers, produce travels an average of 1,500 miles from farmland to plate today, up 22 percent from 1981. Half of our land and 80 percent of our water is used for agriculture, reports The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, and pesticide use has increased 33-fold since the 1940s. Meanwhile, health problems associated with agricultural chemicals are on the rise.

“We have been through 100 years of industrialization of our food supply, and consumers have begun to wake up and realize they have no idea how their food is made,” says historian and food policy writer James McWilliams, an associate professor at Texas State University. “Historians will look back on this time as momentous.”

Is it better to buy “organic,” “natural” or “local”? But with every revolution come tough questions—and fiery debate—on how best to participate. Is it better to buy “organic,” “natural” or “local”? Is shopping at a farmers’ market inherently more green? Are there other ways, such as planting a garden or eschewing meat, that can make an even bigger impact? In reality, there are no easy answers, but, “Consumers need to be prepared to take on a bit more complexity in how we think about food, and not

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fall so easily for simple mantras (like Eat Local and Buy Organic),” advises McWilliams.

The Case for Organic

Ask Rodale Inc. CEO Maria Rodale what consumers can do to improve their health and environment, and her answer is unequivocal. “If you do just one thing—make one conscious choice—that can change the world, go organic,” she writes in her new book, Organic Manifesto: How Organic Farming Can Heal Our Planet, Feed the World, and Keep Us Safe. Rodale’s grandfather founded Organic Farming and Gardening magazine (today’s Organic Gardening) in the 1940s, jump-starting an organic movement that by the 1960s was nearly synonymous with environmentalism. But today, Rodale concedes, the organic industry faces a public relations challenge, as consumers trade from USDA Organiccertified foods to “locally grown” or cheaper “natural” options. One 2009 survey by The Shelton Group found that out of 1,000 shoppers, 31 percent looked for the “natural”

label, while 11 percent looked for “organic.” “There is a giant misperception among consumers that somehow natural is the word that is regulated and organic is not. In fact, it is actually the other way around,” says CEO Suzanne Shelton. Law mandates that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) products labeled organic be free of pesticides, hormones and genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and that animals be given access to the outdoors. By contrast, the Food and Drug Administration vaguely describes natural as, “Nothing artificial or synthetic has been included in, or has been added to a food that would not normally be expected to be in the food.” With the exception of meat, it is up to the manufacturer to define what natural means. (In 2009, the USDA defined “naturally raised” meat as, “… raised entirely without growth promoters, antibiotics, and never been fed animal byproducts.” It says nothing about GMOs or humane animal treatment.) Organic advocates point out that a genetically modified animal could be fed genetically modified feed and confined to a narrow pen and still be billed as natural. A loaf of natural bread could be made with grains repeatedly sprayed with pesticides and man-made fertilizer. “Natural refers to the end product,” explains the Organic Trade Association. “It does not provide any information about how the product was produced.” What about buying local? Rodale argues that, while focusing on local is great for reducing farm-to-plate miles, if it isn’t organic, it isn’t necessarily addressing the larger issue of pesticide and antibiotic use. Noting that more than 4 billion pounds of pesticides are used annually in the United States, she points to studies from the National Institutes of Health and the Mount Sinai Medical Center Children’s Environmental Health Center that suggest links between agricultural antibiotic use and the rise in drug-resistant staph infections in humans, and between oganophosphate pesticides and cancer and diabetes. “It is fine to buy local, but if there are chemicals in it, then the farmer is contaminating your own community,” Rodale says. “That’s even worse.”

The Locavore Way

In early 2005, Jennifer Maiser and a handful of friends in San Francisco decided to limit what they ate for a month to what was produced within 100 miles of home base. By August, 1,000 people had signed on at Maiser’s EatLocal Challenge.com. By 2007, “locavore” was the Word of the Year of the New Oxford American Dictionary. “It just snowballed,” recalls Maiser. “I think it had a lot to do with changes in the organic movement. In the 1990s, if you were eating organic, you pretty much were eating food from a local farmer. But when the big companies came in and you could get organic produce grown in Mexico, it wasn’t the same anymore. We still wanted to know where our food was coming from.” Professional dancer-turned-ethnobotanist Leda Meredith started a 250mile challenge in 2007, in part to see if a time-crunched professional in wintery Brooklyn could achieve what Locavores in warmer climes had. At first, adjusting to the realities was rough. Local cooking oil was hard to find (she saved the rendered fat from her locally raised duck and used it to pop locally grown popcorn) and her one-bedroom apartment was not ideal for stockpiling canned produce (she keeps canned local tomatoes and dried wild mushrooms under her bed). “But, by year’s end, it had become my new normal,” says Meredith, author of The Locavore’s Handbook: The Busy Person’s Guide to Eating Local on a Budget. She chooses organic and local whenever possible, and if the food is on the Environmental Working Group’s dirty-dozen list of most pesticidedrenched food, she might even buy organic from afar. Yet, she is a Locavore at heart. “It has an impact, on local economies and small farmers, and from a cook’s point of view the food is just fresher,” she says. McWilliams, a vegan and author of Just Food: Where Locavores Get it Wrong and How We Can Truly Eat Responsibly, agrees. But he takes issue with the notion that, because it necessitates fewer transportation miles, eating local is a better choice for the environment.

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n Always choose certified organic when shopping for the publicized dirty dozen: peaches, apples, sweet bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, pears, grapes, spinach, lettuce and potatoes. n When buying local, but not organic, ask the farmer: “Why not organic?” He or she may be doing something close. n When joining a CSA, ask the farmer if he or she ever adds non-local food to the basket. If so, ask where it comes from and how it is produced. n At a farmers’ market, ask the management how they choose their vendors. Must they be local, or certified organic? How are they screened? n If buying “natural,” learn how the producer defines it (the government definition is vague). n Eat less meat. It uses fewer resources to produce. n Plant something. Try a container garden on a balcony or in a window box. n Learn about good sources of healthy foods in various seasons. n Take a cooking class.

He notes that the shipping of food constitutes just 9 to 11 percent of its “life-cycle assessment” (the toll it takes on the environment), while things like water use, fertilizer application and harvesting techniques suck up far more. Is it really greener to buy local hothouse tomatoes if, according to McWilliams, they can require up to 10 times the energy? Is it really more sustainable to buy local rice from an arid state if aquifers were drained to grow it? Another issue concerns economies of scale. For instance, a shipper sending a truck with 2,000 apples across 2,000 miles would consume the same amount of fuel per apple as a local farmer who takes a pickup 50 miles to sell 50 apples. “Local is not necessarily greener,” accounts McWilliams. So, what is? Eating less meat, he contends. And mounting studies back up his point. Most recently, a 2009 study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that a carnivorous diet requires 2.9 times more water, 2.5 times more energy, 3 times more fertilizer and 1.4 times more pesticides than a vegetarian diet. “If I eat less meat or eat a vegan diet, I am automatically shrinking the carbon footprint of my diet, no matter where it comes from,” says McWilliams.

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A Good Spring Cleaning Flushes Out Fats and Toxins by ann louise gittleman

pring—when the natural world reawakens and bursts with renewed energy—is an ideal season to clean up our act. A cleansing diet to eliminate toxins from our body is as much a rite of spring as sweeping debris from our home. In my nutrition practice, I have often seen how after a sedentary winter of consuming heavier foods, our bodies may be carrying around as much as five to 10 pounds of toxic wastes. While a properly functioning human body has its own built-in detoxification system, it can be easily overwhelmed by today’s proliferation of environmental toxins. The newest environmental assault on the body’s detox system is electro-pollution, according to research highlighted in the 2007 BioIniative Report, a metastudy of 2,000 peer-reviewed studies compiled by an international group of researchers, scientists and health policy officials. Compounding the problem, Paula Baillie-Hamilton, a British medical doctor specializing in human metabolism, reported in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine that environmental toxins also play havoc with our body’s built-in weight regulation system. In short, the more toxic our body becomes, the harder it is to lose weight.

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toxins. Use the juice of one small lemon to eight ounces of warm water. Then, sip a total of 64 ounces of cran-water between meals throughout the day. Mix one ounce of unsweetened cranberry juice per seven ounces of pure water. Cranberry helps to balance pH, suppress hunger and combat cellulite and water retention, while drawing out fatty wastes by targeting lymph (a secondary circulatory system beneath the skin that works to rid the body of toxic wastes, bacteria, heavy metals, dead cells, trapped proteins and fat). Sipped daily, this antioxidant- and phenol-rich elixir works to help reduce bloating and melt fat from hips, waist and thighs. Nutrient-rich spring greens like arugula, collard or dandelion greens, lettuce, parsley, spinach, Swiss chard and watercress are classic foods used in a spring detox. Other good choices are antioxidant foods that supply the body with glutathione, the liver’s premier antioxidant, also known as, “the toxic waste neutralizer,” which is vital to organ detoxification. Broccoli sprouts are one of the best sources of glutathione; so is asparagus. Eating lightly steamed kale, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage can also support the liver’s ability to detoxify the body. Finally, eating adequate protein is essential to ensure that the liver can produce the enzymes it needs to break down toxins into water-soluble substances for excretion. Protein plays a crucial role in tissue growth and healing, strengthening the immune system and burning fat. Eat at least 4 to 6 ounces of wild salmon, free-range organic poultry or hemp protein each day during detox. Choosing a daily dose of high-quality glutathione-boosting whey protein powder or a brown rice/yellow pea protein powder is another way to pump up the detox process. Such spring cleaning can help purge our body of toxins and give our whole system the cleansing boost it needs, simultaneously preparing it for even more healthy weight loss in coming months. Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D. and certified nutrition specialist, is an award-winning New York Times bestselling author and media expert. Fat Flush for Life is the latest in her book series on body detoxification and weight loss.

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here are as many different types of exercise as there are ways to move. Although all types of exercise will help to detoxify your body, some are clearly more beneficial than others. Try one of these today and feel better immediately. Walk This Way Generally speaking, aerobic exercises like walking, jogging, cycling and swimming are the most detoxifying. Of the wide array of choices, walking is hands-down the most popular. It is something almost everyone can do to get a daily dose of healthy detoxification. Jump for Joy Bouncing on a trampoline, such as a mini-tramp or rebounder, is one of the least appreciated exercises for cleansing and strengthening every cell of the body. Experts point out that it is also one of the best workouts for activating the lymphatic system. Let Your Body Flow For centuries, yoga has been prescribed as moving medicine for the immune system. Yoga has been reported to lower stress hormones that compromise immunity, while stimulating the lymphatic system to purge toxins and bring fresh, nutrient-oxygenated blood to each organ to help ensure optimum functioning.

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new Year, new You series - 1-2pm. Learn about nutrition & disease prevention. Food, refreshments, prizes, materials, & notebooks available. FREE & open to all ages. Series is based on Aging Gracefully & Quality of Life. Guest speakers: Sherrill Natzke & Roberta Hardy. Sponsored by FAMILY Pharmacy. Rosehaven Manor, 3900 Hammerberg Road, FlinT. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 26.

native Bees - 7-9pm the Wild Ones, North Oakland Chapter will host a free ‘Native Bees’ presentation at St. Daniel Catholic Church in ClArksTon. Presented by Julianna Tuell, Ph.D., from the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University. Presentation topics include: common wild bees in Michigan and how to promote and attract bees to your home garden. FREE. RSVP. Jim Brueck 248-625-7597. new Year, new You series - 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about nutrition & disease prevention. Food, refreshments, prizes, materials, & notebooks available. FREE & open to all ages. Series is based on Aging Gracefully & Quality of Life. Guest speakers: Sherrill Natzke & Roberta Hardy. Sponsored by FAMILY Pharmacy. Genesee Gardens, 4495 Calkins Road, FlinT. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 26.

sATuRDAY, MARcH 5

Bald Mountain Hike - 10am. Join Sierra Club and others hiking Bald Mountain. Dogs welcome on leash. Bald Montain North Unit, lAke orion. Parking at corner of Harmon & Predmore. Contact: Terry Lemmer 810-732-9902. day with the Angels - 11am-1pm. This seminar will deal with all the new energies coming in, what 2011 holds, a look at 2012 and how to protect yourself thru the ascension process, and whatever else the Angels and participants will like to talk about! $25. Soothe Your Soul, oxFord. 248-236-9855.

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Meeting with dr Joe prendergast - 7-9pm. Meeting with renowned endocrinologist Dr. Joe Prendergast. Dr Joe grew up in Dryden and is the product formulator of ProArgi-9+. FREE. Synergy Worldwide, lApeer. Info: Cindy Wiggins 810338-1212. See ad page 7.

MONDAY, MARcH 7

spring detox - 7pm. Also 3/14. Spring is a natural time for our body's to be cleansed after a long winter. This 2-class program will guide participants through detoxing and discuss the benefits and outcomes of a healthy spring detox. All classes: $10. Simple Organics, oxFord. Info/Reg: Laura Farwell 248-236-0027.

TuesDAY, MARcH 8

synergy Worldwide Meeting - 7-8:30pm. Come learn about the many benefits of ProArgi-9+ and ground floor business opportunity. FREE. Synergy Worldwide. lApeer. Cindy Wiggins 810-338-1212. See ad page 7.

new Year, new You series - 6-7pm. Learn about nutrition & disease prevention. Food, refreshments, prizes, materials, & notebooks available. FREE & open to all ages. Series is based on Aging Gracefully & Quality of Life. Guest speakers: Sherrill Natzke & Roberta Hardy. Sponsored by FAMILY Pharmacy. FREE. Davison Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer Road, dAVison. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 26.

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FRIDAY, MARcH 11

second Friday Artwalk - 6:30pm. Meet Us at Buckham Gallery as we view art, walk to the Greater Flint Arts Council and other venues. 134 ½ W. Second Street, FlinT. Mike Haley 810-686-6354.

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urban Hike - 10am. Flint Farmer’s Market or Flint Institute of Arts Urban Hike. Join walkers for a nice urban walk through trails that connect to parks. Meet near the north doors (side closest to the river) table inside the Market. 420 E Boulevard, FlinT. Mike Haley 810-686-6354. expressive Arts Therapy Free demonstration 4-6pm. Healing emotional pain, personal growth, for professionals and others seeking health. lApeer. For directions call 810-245-0860.

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new Year, new You series - 4-5pm. Learn about nutrition & disease prevention. Food, refreshments, prizes, materials, & notebooks available. FREE & open to all ages. Series is based on Aging Gracefully & Quality of Life. Guest speakers: Sherrill Natzke & Roberta Hardy. Sponsored by FAMILY Pharmacy. FREE. Grand Blanc Senior Center, 12632 Pagels Drive, GrAnd BlAnC. Sherrill Natzke 810-2523975. See ad page 26.

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dauner-Martin Hike - 6:30pm. Bring a flashlight and join Sierra Club members on an easy, full-moon hike. No dogs. Parking lot is off Leroy St, FenTon. (aka Fenton Rd), between VG's and Guns Gallore. Follow drive to Sanctuary parking lot or park at VG's in heavy snow. Terry Lemmer 810-732-9902.

TuesDAY, MARcH 22

Herb Gardens - 6:30-8:30pm. Spice up your garden and your cooking by learning to grow your own herbs. $29. Mott Community Education, lApeer. Info: 810-667-6546. synergy Worldwide Meeting - 7-8:30pm. Come learn about the many benefits of ProArgi-9+ and ground floor business opportunity. FREE. Synergy Worldwide. lApeer. Cindy Wiggins 810-3381212. See ad page 7.

pet Grooming 1 - 6:30-8:30 pm. Save money by learning to properly groom your own pets’ face, feet, and fanny between grooming appointments. $29. Mott Community Education, lApeer. Info: 810-667-6546.

THuRsDAY, MARcH 24

Homeopathic remedies for the Cold and Flu season - 2nd of 3 classes in series, Exploring Homeopathy - Learn the power of this 200 year old healing modality, how it works and how to use it in your home. You will learn the basic remedies and how to apply them. $20 per class. Soothe Your Soul, oxFord. 248-236-9855.

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reiki to the nth degree - 6-8:30pm. Study Reiki with your eyes, body scanning, field evaluations, auras, and chakras. Gold Cards not accepted. Held in Imlay City. $39. Mott Community Education, lApeer. Info: 810-667-6546.

sATuRDAY, MARcH 26

4th Annual MHlexpo - 10am-4pm. Speakers, exhibitors, demonstrations and displays. Learn new ways to live a naturally healthy, more sustainable lifestyle. FREE admission and FREE parking. Genesys Banquet and Conference Center, Health Park Blvd., GrAnd BlAnC. Info: See ad on back cover. shiawassee Wildlife Hike - 10am. Easy 5 miles. Join us hiking the sHiAWAssee National

Wildlife Refuge. Contact Hike Leader if interested in carpooling at 9:00 am from the Carpool lot at I-75 Clio exit West side of the overpass. No dogs. Take I-75 north to Clio exit 131 (M-57/Vienna Rd). Go west 8 miles to M-13, North 10 miles to Curtis Rd., West 4 miles to parking lot. Denny Crispell 989-624-5038.

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ortonville recreation Area Hike - 12:30pm. Meet other Sierra Club members on Old Bloomer #3 hike in wooded, rolling terrain. Dress for Spring, call if weather is ?. Meet at 12:30pm in Bloomﬁeld Hills behind CVS on SE corner of Woodward & Square Lake (NE end of lot).--OR, at 1:15 at trailhead: M-15 to Oakwood, E on Oakwood, 1 mile. North on Sands, 1 mile. East on State Park Rd 1/4 mile. North to parking lot. Joanne Cantoni 248-932-5370.

WeDNesDAY, MARcH 30

intro to Meditation - 6:30-8:30pm. Research your consciousness, the how and why stress occurs and how to avoid it. $29. Mott Community Education, lApeer. Info: 810-667-6546.

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Food is Medicine ii - 7-9pm. Dr. Dangovian presents Chef and Author George Vutetakis for a cooking presentation on the importance of the foods we choose. $30. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Ste 103, sTerlinG HeiGHTs. Info/registration: 586-795-3600.

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Joys of Juicing - 6:30-8:30pm. Maintain a healthy immune system by drinking your fruits and vegetables. $29. Mott Community Education, lApeer. Info: 810-667-6546. Free introductory Meeting for the Firstline Therapy lifestyle Management program 6:30pm. This program will teach you how to modify your lifestyle to help prevent disease and lose weight. The Downing Clinic, ClArksTon. Call to register at 248-625-6677.

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Tai Chi Chuan Beginning Class - 6:30-8pm in Grand Blanc. Eight week 37 posture Wu style of Tai Chi is the Orient’s centuries-old art of peace and harmony. Change by letting go, not by force. GrAnd BlAnC. Taught by Master Instructor Dawn Fleetwood. Info/register: 810-235-9864 or www.dawnfleetwood.com.

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Creating A World That Works For All - 10am. celebration of Spirit: music, laughter, meditation, inspiration, spiritual community. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. See ad page this page. 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.

Open Meditation and Open House - 1-3pm. An hour to help acquaint you with our services. Please stop in and take a tour of this beautiful facility and learn more. Meditation Self-Healing Center, 244 Law St, Lapeer. Info: 810-834-9402.

Simply Yoga - 9:30-10:45am. (& Wed. or Mon/Tue/ Thu 6pm). w/Barb Heuerman. An exploration of the body & mind using a combination of postures with emphasis on deep breathing. Suitable for all levels. $15. Yoga Oasis, 5896 Dixie Hwy, Clarkston. 248-770-5388. La Leche League of Lake Orion - 10am. Daytime Series meeting: 3rd Monday. FREE. Christ the Redeemer Church, 2700 Waldon Rd, Lake Orion. Tawnya 586-604-4074.

Step Class/Pilates Class - 5:15-7pm. Step class, very aerobic. Pilates class, core strengthening. All skill levels. Equipment provided. $5 or free to members. Body & Sole Fitness for Women, 4310 Miller Rd, Flint. Barb Jones 810-732-7170. See ad page 24. Basic Yoga with Noreen Daly - 5:45pm, Also Wed 5:45pm. We strengthen our bodies, calm our minds and open our hearts. Beginning and intermediate

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Adult Women’s and Children’s Domestic Violence Support Groups - 6-7:30pm. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell. Info: 517-548-1350.

Tai Chi Chuan Classes - 6:30-8pm. Enjoy the calm, centered, relaxed state of moving meditation. Mind leads, body follows. Reunite with your personal power and learn to direct your energy. $15. Orchid Leaf Energy Arts, 2290 East Hill Rd #202, Grand Blanc. Dawn Fleetwood 810-235-9854.

Flow Yoga - 7pm. Also Wed-6:15pm & Thu-9:30am. Great for the fit individual wanting to experience a blend of classic yoga combined with asana flow & breath. Often heated. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270.

Blended Yoga - 9:30am. Great class for all levels combining classic yoga teachings w/asana. Some days we take it easy and other days we move a bit more. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270.

TAI CHI with Tammy Cropp - 10am. Beginning to Intermediate. Experience healing, stress reduction, balance, and increased flexibility through the gentle movements of Tai Chi. $8/session. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. See ad below. Tai Chi Classes - 6:30-7:30pm. 20 yrs experience. $13 drop in or 10-class packages. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad page 23.

Gentle Yoga - 7pm. Great class for beginners, plus-sized, seniors, pregnant or anyone needing a more therapeutic approach to their practice. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr,

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Homebirth Circle - 7pm. 1st Tue/monthly. FREE social gathering where women and families can be emotionally supported for their choice to birth at home. This gathering is for families who are considering homebirth, planning a homebirth or have homebirthed. Thrive In Line Chiropractic, 51309 Mound Rd, Shelby Township. 586323-7094.

Foundational Yoga - 10-11am. Energize and relax your mind, body, spirit and heart. $8. Michigan Rehabiliation Specialists, 10860 Highland Rd, Hartland. Tanya 810-623-4755.

Adult Women’s and Children’s Domestic Violence Support Groups - 10-11:30am. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell. Info: 517-548-1350.

Flow Yoga - 6:15 pm. Great class for those new to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga system. Often heated. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270.

Cardio Kick-Boxing - 5:30-6:15pm. Korean Martial Arts Institute, 935 Baldwin, Lapeer. Janet 810-667-2101. See page below.

Vinyasa Yoga - 6-7:15pm. Fairly vigorous class for people in normal health. Strengthen the body, awaken the mind. $15 walk-in or package discounts. Yoga Oasis, 5896 Dixie Hwy., Clarkston. Barb Heuerman 248-770-5388.

Zumba Classes - 6:30-7:30pm. With Brenda & Haley Mears. $6 drop in fee. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad page 23. Honoring All Spiritual Paths - 7pm. A study of the worlds religions. Spiritual Education, Meditation, Visualization, Affirmation; practical tools for daily living. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Rd, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices & Holistic Center, 248-625-5192.

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Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270. Flow Yoga - 9:30am. A blend of classic yoga teachings inter-woven with asana flow and breath to help strengthen the mind, body & spirit. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270.

Batterer/Assailant Group - 10-11:20am; 5:306:50pm and 7-8:20pm. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell. Info: 517-548-1350. Young At Heart Active Adults - 11:30am-1:30pm. Fun and friendly atmosphere filled with activities. $5 yearly membership per person includes 6 newsletters per year. Non-members welcome. (May be extra fee for luncheon). Hart Community Center, Davisburg. Info; Sarah 248-846-6558.

YOGA for Men & Women - 6-7:30pm. Beginning & Intermediate. Discover how movement and breath 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 23. Alzheimer’s Association Support Group - 6:308pm. 4th Thur. Open to the public, free of charge and are attended by families, caregivers, and friends of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementia disorders. Lapeer Library- Marguerit D. Angeli Branch. FREE. Info: Amy DeNise 810732-8500.

La Leche League of Lake Orion - 7:30 pm. Evening Series Meeting: 2nd Thursday. Toddler Meeting: 4th Thursday. Babies and children welcome. FREE. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. Baldwin, Lake Orion. Tawnya 584-604-4074.

Health Seminars - 7-8pm. Different topics each week, with Dr. Dennis Benn. Call for weekly topics. FREE. Alternative Health and Rehab Centre, 2284 S Ballenger Hwy Ste F, Flint. RSVP 810-235-5181. See ad page 7.

Sexual Assault Group - 9:30-11:30am. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell. Info: 517-548-1350.

Colon Hydrotherapy - 6-7pm.Wth Dr. Dennis Benn. FREE. Alternative Health and Rehab Centre, 2284 S Ballenger Hwy Ste F, Flint. RSVP 810235-5181. See ad page 7.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 6-7:30pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. Commerce Twp. at Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Rd. Info: 866-914-3663. Zumba Classes - 6:30-7:30pm. With Brenda & Haley Mears. $6 drop in fee. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad page 23.

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 11.

Basic Yoga - 9:30am. Great class for newbies! Learn the basics in a fun, casual atmosphere. $12.

Hatha Yoga with Suzanne Albert - 10:30-11:45am Heartfelt Yoga is nourishing for Mind, Body & Soul. Begins March 12th, 11 week session $88 or $10 per class. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. Humor Therapy - 1-2pm. Develop your sense of humor. Connect with your inner child. Laugh away stress. Join us and get away from it all, for a while. $20. Michelle’s, 48645 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp. Michelle 313-942-5073.

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Treating the whole person: Body mind & spirit. Holistic psychotherapy services including traditional counseling, EMDR, NET, Nutritional response testing, Reiki and more. ShantiCounseling.com

Craniosacral therapy guided touch • denae tait Lapeer • 810-614-7582

Pain/stress relief and more with Craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy and holistic nutrition. 11 years experience. See ad page 11.

Dentistry David Ewing, DDS, LPC

colon hydrotherapy alternative health & Rehab centre, PLLC S. Ballenger Hwy, Flint • 810-235-5181

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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Janie Jeffery, NHP, CCT • 810-252-4389 1009 Grange Hall Rd., Fenton LivingWaters4u.com

Advanced I-ACT certified Colon Hydro therapist available 3 days/wk. Water based cleansing of large intestines and colon's impacted waste. See ad page 7.

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 disposable equipment. Other services available: Reflexology, foot detox and more. "Good health begins when the body is cleansed from within.™"

www.NAeastMichigan.com

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.

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 19.

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health foods natures better way

Calendar A wonderful resource for filling your workshops, seminars and other events.

880 W. Dryden Rd., Metamora 810-678-3131 or 800-894-3721 My4Life.com/NaturesBetterWay

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

hypnotherapy alternative health & Rehab centre, PLLC S. Ballenger Hwy, Flint • 810-235-5181

Medical Hypnotherapist Jon Tomlinson, with 90% success rate. Helping with conditions: quit smoking, weight loss, golf and much more. See ad page 7.

Get people back into the kitchen and combat the trend toward processed food and fast food. ~Andrew Weil

Organic Lawn Care 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.

reiki KALEIDOSCOPE THERAPEUTIC TOUCH 102 N. Leroy, Fenton • 810-931-7283 Come experience Reiki and Massage.

Gayle's spiritual healing 810-348-4500 • Holly Other sites available upon request GSpiritualHealing@yahoo.com

Reiki treats the whole body, mind and soul balancing your energy, reducing stress in your physical, spiritual and emotional well-being. Call or email for appointment.

Weight Loss Medical spa Timeless Health & Beauty medical spa 810-724-0480 542 N. Cedar, Imlay City

A healthy body from the inside out. Bioidentical Hormone replacement, weight loss, intravenous nutritional support, vaser and smart lipo, botox, nonsurgical facelift, vericose veins and other services. See ad page 18.

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Alternative Health & Rehab Centre, PLLC

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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 7.

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Center for Holistic studies & Practices, LLc Deborah Weeks • 810-735-2575 114A S Bridge St, Linden

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 11.

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Living Waters Wellness Center Janie Jeffery, NHP, CCT • 810-252-4389 1009 Grange Hall Rd., Fenton LivingWaters4u.com

HCG DIET. The strongest Homeopathic Drops available. 16 additional ingredients to energize, stabilize, and detox. I have helped many people succeed in their weight loss goals. I'm here to help you too!

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 23.

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• Nahla Abbo - Treating Heart and Lung Disease with Your Own Stem Cells

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