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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.

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his month we not only celebrate Earth Day 2011, we also mark the 7th Anniversary of the month we launched Natural Awakenings here in Michigan.

That's 85 months, with the publication of this issue! Natural Awakenings has grown from a single monthly publication, with that first issue in 2004, to 7 local magazines in Michigan. Our market here in East Michigan is now home to two monthly Natural Awakenings "healthy people" editions and our soon-to-be one year old Natural Awakenings Pet magazine.

It's been a lot of fun and very educational for us as we connect with readers, business owners and practitioners in preparation for each monthly issue.

We've seen the natural health and sustainability niche grow over the years as well, much of it in spite of the economic woes experienced by our community. More and more people are demanding natural, complementary and integrative options for their health as they become unsatisfied with parts of the conventional model for keeping healthy. Doctors, hospitals and businesses have responded by embracing many of the modalities for healthy, sustainable living that were once relatively unknown or avoided. As we have said many times over the years, it's all driven by consumer demand–that's you.

And the peak is nowhere in sight. As new health products and services are developed, and as clean, environmentally friendly energy options become more available, use goes up and costs come down.

Nearly eight years ago, when we did our initial market study for this region, we thought the niche was exploding then. Little did we foresee the continued growth that we are experiencing now and expect to be part of in the future. We feel blessed and thankful to be along for the ride.

This month, as we celebrate Earth Day, we are pleased to bring you one of our largest selections of tips and information to help you live more sustainably and earth friendly. All this, plus a good selection of health topics. Please enjoy this month's issue and continue creating the demand for healthy, sustainable products and services.

As we venture toward the next seven years, and beyond, here's to a happy and healthy April...naturally!

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newsbriefs Soothing New Location For Oxford Company

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oothe Your Soul, a company that offers an expansive selection of wellness services and classes as well as soul-soothing and uplifting retail products, is moving to a new 3,000 square-foot second story location (above Wireless Toyz and AllState) on the southeast corner of Burdick and Washington in the historic village of Oxford.

“This is a customer-driven expansion,” says Soothe Your Soul Owner, Hannah Cornell-Schroeder. “We needed more room to accommodate our growing community of customers. It feels especially right to be in this second story location because we exist to inspire, empower and uplift.” The new location will have high visibility in a vibrant small town community.

Soothe Your Soul is anticipating holding an official new location party on March 26, 2011.

The move enables the company to offer more services, classes and soul soothing retail products. “Everything we offer is unique and community focused,” says Cornell-Schroeder. “We have a core value of promoting and supporting local suppliers, artists, service providers and teachers.” The mission of Soothe Your Soul is to serve as a resource for individuals in a helpful and genuine way during their discovery and celebration of the journey called life. Soothe Your Soul promotes healing, wholeness, enlightenment, creativity and well-being through community.

Since opening Soothe Your Soul in February of 2009 Cornell-Schroeder has discovered that people long for community and encouragement which explains the rapidly growing customer base. "The Soothe Your Soul expansion," she adds, "will provide more opportunities for people to connect as well as create jobs and income potential for local service providers, teachers, artists and vendors."

Soothe Your Soul's new location is located at 2B South Washington in Downtown Oxford. For more information, call 248-236-9855 or visit Soothe-Your-Soul.com.

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newsbriefs School Auction: Get on the Attendance List

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he 2011 Upland Hills School auction, “Living for Giving,” will be held April 16 at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy. The auction accounts for 10 percent of the school’s operating budget. Upland Hills is an independent school community located in Oxford. Single seats are $55 and includes dinner. Purchase a Patron Table for 8 for just $450. Auction items include theme baskets, fish bowl raffle and “52 card” raffle. Sponsorships are available at the $1000, $3000 and $5000 level. Sponsorships include links to the school website, inclusion in the Karen Joy Theatre playbill and season tickets.

or the second year in a row, the Café of LIFE Chiropractic Center in Fenton will sponsor an Earth Day cleanup project around town. This year the event will be held April 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program begins with an informational discussion about recycling, composting, ecofriendly cleaning products and the watershed. Biodegradable bags, gloves and water will be available to participants. Some kid’s events are scheduled, too.

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Members of the Green Business Network are companies that have been identified as using business as a tool for social change, "values-driven," not simply profit-driven; socially and environmentally responsible in the way they source, manufacture, and market their products, and run their offices and factories; and committed to and employing extraordinary and innovative practices that benefit workers, communities, customers, and the environment. Applicant members go through a screening process to determine their commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices.

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roy Farwell of OMWellness will offer a weight loss program April 11 at Simple Organics in Oxford. Nature's way to managing your weight through balance and diet does not endorse any harmful products or gimmicky diet plans. Farwell will focus on several principles including Ayurvedic weight management, lifestyle recommendations, diet and proper supplementation. “If you are sick of the weight loss game and want improved health, vitality and weight loss,” says Farwell, “this class is for you. Cost is $10. Pay at the door.

Simple Organics is located at 115 South Washington St. in Oxford. Register at simpleorganics@ymail.com. Learn more about OMWellness at OMWellness.net.

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Owner Jerry Holcomb offers on-site gardening using organic methods including pest control, composting, natural fertilizers and organic heirloom seeds. Services include weeding, fertilizing, pest control, watering, harvesting, composting and replanting.

For more information, contact Holcomb at 248-444-6215.

New Massage Practice Opens in Fenton

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We customize all of our treatment plans to cater to the individual needs of the clients.”

Kaleidoscope Therapeutic Touch is located at 102 N. Leroy St. in Fenton. Call 810373-4018.

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Pomegranate Juice May Inhibit the Spread of Cancer

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he exotic red fruit known as pomegranate is making headlines again. Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have identified components in pomegranate juice that inhibit the movement of cancer cells and the metastasis of prostate cancer to the bone.

The researchers attribute this effect to four key ingredients in the pomegranate: phenylpropanoids, hydrobenzoic acids, flavones and conjugated [types of polyunsaturated] fatty acids. “Having identified them, we can now modify cancer-inhibiting components in pomegranate juice to improve their functions and make them more effective in preventing prostate cancer metastasis, leading to more effective drug therapies,” says Manuela Martins-Green, a professor of cell biology at the university.

She adds: “Because the genes and proteins involved in the movement of prostate cancer cells are essentially the same as those involved in the movement of other types of cancer cells, the same modified components of the juice could have a much broader impact in cancer treatment.”

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Air Quality Contributes to Diabetes We have yet another reason to demand cleaner air: A national, large-scale, population-based epidemiologic study conducted by researchers at Children’s Hospital Boston, published in Diabetes Care, is among the first to link adult diabetes and air pollution, after adjustment for other risk factors such as obesity and ethnicity. The relationship was observed even at exposure levels below those currently deemed safe by the Environmental Protection Agency.

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when we buy a packaged prepared meal, we might, be ingesting harmful chemicals leached from the wrapper into our food. university of toronto scientists have found that chemicals used to coat paper and cardboard food packaging to repel oil, grease and water are capable of migrating into food and contributing to chemical contamination in people’s blood.

the researchers focused on perfluorinated carboxylic acids (PFca), the breakdown products of chemicals used to achieve the nonstick and water- and stainrepellent properties of items that range from food packaging and kitchen pans to clothing. “we suspect that a major source of human PFca exposure may be the consumption and metabolism of polyfluoroalkyl phosphate esters, or PaPs,” explains Jessica d’eon, a graduate student in the university’s chemistry department. “PaPs are applied as grease-proofing agents to paper food contact packaging such as fast food wrappers and microwave popcorn bags.”

PaPs are a source of potential personal chemical contamination that we can easily limit or avoid altogether.

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new study from the Karolinska Institutet, in Stockholm, Sweden, shows that vitamin B12 may protect against Alzheimer’s disease, adding more evidence to the scientific debate about whether the vitamin is effective in reducing the risk of memory loss.

Having too much homocysteine in the blood, the scientists report, has been linked to negative effects on the brain, such as stroke. Now they suggest that higher levels of vitamin B12 can lower homocysteine levels.

Source: American Academy of Neurology

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Walkable Cities Provide Urban Paradise

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Compact, walkable communities, the opposite of poorly planned sprawl, are the solution to some of our biggest shared challenges, from childhood obesity to social isolation; vehicle crash deaths to disappearing farmland; and costly fuel to the architectural blight of strip development. The concept is also a powerful weapon against climate change, because people naturally replace driving with walking when their basic needs are close to their front door. Such cities also are fun, lively and memorable places of human interaction and inspiration.

WalkScore.com ranks the largest 40 U.S. cities and supplies a walkability score for any U.S. residential address, based on density, mixed use, transit, short blocks, public spaces and pedestrian-friendly design. Most important is the number and kinds of destinations (including schools, workplaces, amenities) near each address, which are the strongest indicators of whether people walk. Fortunately, even the least walkable cities generally have some walkable spaces.

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ecobriefs Earth Care

Women’s Leadership for a Green Economy Earth Day Network’s new campaign, Women and Green Economy (WAGE), is engaging female executives in business, government and nongovernmental organizations to take leadership of the emerging global green economy. “Currently, women are not present in very many top international negotiations on climate change and the green economy,” says Earth Day Network President Kathleen Rogers. “We aim to change that equation.”

Women such as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Christiana Figueres, executive secretary of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, are among those now leading key efforts in the climate and renewable energy discussion. “It is essential that our most talented and driven women come together to fast-forward the green economy,” says Rogers. With the world’s women making 85 percent of all consumer choices, they are in a commanding position to lead the way to a sustainable world.

WAGE creates a road map for women to aggregate their power and promote their leadership in such issues. Earth Day Network’s supporting goals are to help prompt national and international initiatives that will promote the green economy, secure education and job training opportunities for women and channel green investment to benefit women.

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Paint America Green

New Program Certifies Green Painters New Living, of Houston, has launched the country’s first training program to educate painters about workplace health, environmentally sensitive industry practices and long-term protection of indoor air quality for consumers. “Painting has been one of the most toxic and polluting sectors of the construction industry,” says Daniel Wurm, with the nonprofit GreenPainters Australia, which is partnering with New Living to green the industry. “Not only has it led to contamination of water after cleaning up and off-gassing into the atmosphere of poisonous and unhealthy chemicals, but it has also contributed to health issues.”

It all starts with consumer demand for the use of lowVOC (volatile organic compound) paints and heat-reflective coatings in homes and offices.

Find a local certified green painter at GreenPainters.us or email GetGreen@NewLiving.net.

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Stirring Giants Green Homebuilding Progress Report

America’s 10 largest publicly traded homebuilders have started to improve their environmental policies and practices, but much progress remains to be achieved, according to the latest Survey of Sustainable Practices by the Homebuilding Industry, by Calvert Asset Management Co. KB Home, based in Los Angeles, and Pulte Homes, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, were ranked as the top industry firms.

Calvert reports that out of 42 possible green data points, the average total score was just over six points, or 15 percent. Without the top two companies in the mix, the average overall score would have been less than 6 percent.

Green building represents a major industry opportunity. “Whereas two years ago, the industry had not yet begun to embrace sustainability as a core part of building design and construction, companies today have taken many meaningful steps toward developing greener and cleaner homes,” says Rebecca Henson, a sustainability analyst at Calvert and co-author of the report. “However, given the environmental impact that homebuilding has, the industry has significantly more progress to make.”

Companies are most active in energy efficiency and conservation, paying more attention to sustainability issues that can offer short-term financial benefits to operating costs and customers, such as building material recycling and energy and water efficiency measures. Issues with long-term benefits, such as climate change, are not well addressed.

For more information, search Green Homebuilder at Calvert.com. To assess a home’s energy efficiency score, take the quiz at EnergySavvy.com.

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ecotip Natural Awakenings Celebrates Earth Day Every Day

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Eco-Driving Pays Big Subtle changes in driving habits can produce significant benefits, saving money at the gas pump and reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Practicing moderate levels of eco-driving typically reduces fuel use by an average of 15 percent.

(Maintaining properly inflated tires adds 3 percent more.) Here are best practices for green driving in honor of Earth Day, April 22.

Avoid Rapid Starts and Stops – Jackrabbit starts and stops use more fuel. Gentle acceleration and smooth braking, especially around corners, can save $1 per gallon, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), improving fuel economy by up to 33 percent.

Keep on Rolling – Slow-and-go is always better than stop-and-go, because maintaining a constant speed in congestion increases fuel economy; it can take 20 percent more fuel to accelerate from a full stop than from 5 miles per hour. Anticipate stops and coast when possible.

Ride the Green Wave – Traffic lights are often synchronized so that a motorist driving at a specific speed will pass through many without needing to stop, delivering better fuel efficiency.

Limit Air Conditioning – Air conditioning can reduce mileage by as much as 20 percent. When driving below 40 mph, opening windows is best. At over 40 mph, closing windows and using A/C is better, because it avoids aerodynamic drag on the vehicle. Also use the “recycle inside air” feature to capitalize on already cooled air.

Maintain Optimum Highway Speed – The EPA estimates that in highway driving, every 5 miles over 60 mph is equivalent to paying 20 cents per gallon extra for gas. Staying below 60 mph can improve mileage by 7 to 23 percent.

Use Cruise Control – Tests conducted

by Edmunds.com found that using cruise control to maintain a steady

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speed during flat highway driving can provide an average of 7 percent in fuel savings (less in hilly terrain).

Navigate to Reduce Carbon Dioxide – Planning driving trips, including errands, saves time and increases motor vehicle efficiency. Electronic navigation helps find the shortest route to an unknown destination.

Avoid Idling, Even to Warm Up the Engine – According to the Environmental Defense Fund, autos may burn 20 to 70 percent of a gallon of fuel for every hour spent in curbside idling (the equivalent of 0 mpg). For trucks, it’s a full gallon.

Unless quickly dropping off or picking up someone, turn the engine off when waiting for more than 10 seconds. It won’t harm the starter.

Even on the coldest mornings, engines warm up more effectively during actual driving (but avoid quick acceleration).

Don’t step on the gas pedal before starting the car.

Keep Your Cool – The interior of a vehicle can reach 120 to 130° F in 10 minutes in summer. Use a heat reflector or window shades to shield the interior from UV rays. Always roll down the windows to release hot air. It’s best to park in a garage or available shade.

Obey the Check Engine Light – Today’s sophisticated onboard diagnostics systems continually monitor vehicle operation. When the alert light comes on, it may indicate that emissions have increased and fuel economy is going down, so always check it out.

Source: Adapted from EcoDriving USA.com

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healthykids ture, produces nutrient-rich worm castings. In kid parlance, that’s “worm poop.” This organic matter provides the perfect soil conditioner and organic food for plants, indoors and out. It’s also easy to harvest the liquid (worm tea) from the compost and dilute it with water to sprinkle any garden with an extra dose of natural fertilizer. Both will promote strong, healthy plants that are resistant to disease.

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WORM COMPOSTING Red Wigglers Turn Kitchen Scraps into Gardening Gold

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our family loves to shop at area farmers’ markets, investigating greens and other veggies to make meals bursting with vitamins and minerals. Yet, it’s not always easy raising children who love to eat the fruits, veggies and salad makings you tote home. So consider mixing in a strategic science lesson—all you need are a few thousand wiggly worm friends to gobble up kitchen scraps; waste that would normally go into the trash and municipal landfill. For kids, worm composting gives food preparation a special mission: The worms must be fed!

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kitchen door for five years, and for me, the hardest part of getting started was opening the box of wigglers. Now, we have more worm castings and worm tea than I can use, so I routinely pack up the castings into resealable plastic bags,

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pour the tea into bottles, and use both as much-welcomed gifts.

A well-designed worm composter is opaque and has a secure lid and ventilation holes. Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply, in Grass Valley, California, offers both a deluxe bin and inexpensive do-it-yourself worm bin kit at GrowOrganic.com. Or, find step-by-step instructions to build your own at the educational website, RedWormComposting.com, which also lists reputable sources for worms (the pictures alone are enough to juice kids’ interest).

Keep these tips in mind for successful composting, indoors or out: n The best worms for composting are red wigglers. According to the Peaceful Valley company, one or two pounds of mature red worms can convert 3.5 to 7 pounds of food scraps into castings in one week. n Newspaper provides cover. Shred or tear old newspapers into strips and place a fluffy layer on top to cover food scraps and discourage flies. Also use paper on the bottom to provide bedding for the worms. n Keep the worm bin moist. Periodic spritzing with a spray bottle or fine mist from the hose will keep wigglers moisturized and on the move. n Worms prefer a vegetarian diet; so don’t add cheese or meat scraps to the compost pile. Do feel free to toss in cereal, grains and rinsed, crushed eggshells. If possible, chop up all vegetable waste prior to adding it to your bin to speed up the composting process.

Jessica Iclisoy, the founder of California Baby natural baby care products, writes about natural living and backyard organic gardening in Beverly Hills, CA. She also maintains two worm bins and three composters. Connect at Jessica@ CaliforniaBaby.com.

Ed Begley, Jr.’s

green home

MAKEOVER Saving Energy and Cutting Waste is a Family Affair by brita belli

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d Begley, Jr., widely regarded as America’s most environmentally aware actor—the one by which other green celebrities are measured— has never tired of the years of effort he and his family have made in making their home as green as possible.

But this past year, his wife, Rachelle Carson-Begley, had had enough.

She isn’t fed up with turning off lights or relying on solar power—she’s just grown weary of the home’s tiny closets and sharing one small bathroom between two adults and a soon-to-beteenage daughter, 11-year-old Hayden.

While Rachelle played the disgruntled foil to the over-achieving eco-cop Ed on their former television show, Living with Ed—which aired for three seasons, first on HGTV and then on Planet Green— her problems with their modest 1936

home in Studio City, California, are those to which most homeowners can relate.

For example, cramped rooms make entertaining difficult. The home’s 1,600 square feet of main living space (plus an additional 600-square-foot room above the garage) does not easily accommodate the fundraisers the Begleys regularly host; not to mention the camera crews that routinely invaded the family’s day-to-day lives to capture the couple’s good-natured squabbles over everything from composting to conserving water and energy. For seven years, the family even ran a nontoxic cleaning business—Begley’s Best—out of their garage, adding to the mêlée.

“Even if it were designed differently, it would be better,” Rachelle explains. “It’s just that it’s a 1936 house.

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Yes, it’s efficient, but it would be great to be able to incorporate everything that’s going on now in eco building and be a recipient of all the latest benefits— why not?”

So, the Begleys are moving. After years of documenting how to retrofit an older house to maximize use of solar energy for electricity, heating, cooling and hot water, family recycling and rainwater catchment, they are planning to sell their modest abode and build a modern, 3,000-square-foot home a mile away.

Ed emphasizes that the move is a major concession on his part. “I made it crystal clear when Rachelle and I were dating: ‘This is the home I plan to be buried in. I will never move.’ And I said it repeatedly from 1993 until about a year and a half ago; now I’m going

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against that.”

Although the Begleys are trading up, they will continue to set an example by building their new home to green building standards that few homeowners have achieved. They’re going for the platinum; that is, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum standards, the highest rating possible for buildings certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (usgbc.org). This premier LEED designation requires an incredible environmental commitment in every aspect of the building process, from responsible site development, reduced water use and renewable energy utilities to the use of recycled and local materials and indoor air quality control.

Of the more than 130 LEED Platinum building projects in California—the state that boasts the most such projects—only about 30 are private homes. Despite his initial protestations, Ed admits that he’s excited about the prospect. If there’s one thing he relishes, it’s a green challenge.

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Ed is often spotted around Hollywood riding his bike, his preferred mode of travel; on weekdays, he and his daughter ride together to her school, pedaling two miles each way.

This down-to-earth, affable man is perhaps eco-conscious to a fault. The success of the show Living with Ed relied in great part on the watchdog antics of Ed catching his wife stuffing vegetable peelings down the garbage disposal, instead of in the compost bin, timing her long showers or opening a running dryer to discover Rachelle’s lone tank top inside. In each case, the chastised Rachelle vowed to be more eco-conscious, with a raised eyebrow aimed at the camera.

“I felt vindicated,” Rachelle says of her reality show adventures. “They [the viewers] were going to side with me.”

If there’s any question that Ed’s needling occurs only when the cameras are on, his family members put those doubts to rest. Rachelle describes how her husband insists on keeping the temperature uncomfortably low on cold nights for the sake of saving energy; of turning off her curling iron while it’s warming up if she leaves the room; or switching off the TV if she’s listening to it while getting dressed down the hall.

Daughter Hayden’s biggest gripe has to do with TV time.

“I love to watch TV for hours on end,” she says. “My dad is very cautious about using power and we have to turn off several different things when we use the TV, like the DVR and its power switch.”

But Ed insists that all these little energy-saving strategies add up. While he was willing to recently trade his obsolete 1992 TV set for an HDTV, he knows it’s a major energy hog—and not only when someone’s watching it. “The phantom power can be as high as 100 watts per hour,” he says— that’s the power the TV consumes simply by being plugged in. “But,” he notes, “ if you have put power strips everywhere in the house and you just walk around and click off a few of them, all of that phantom power is turned off. Then, you can enjoy an appliance like that without using a tremendous amount of energy.” The sun may be an unlimited source of energy, but the solar power stored in their home’s batteries has limitations—and Ed is a vigilant watchdog.

With rooftop solar panels providing most of the home’s power, the Begleys remain blissfully unaware when there’s a power outage in the neighborhood. “I only find out about it when I walk to the post office and see the signal flashing to show that power has been restored,” Ed comments.

Ed manually switches over to the municipal power grid

only when he senses that the stored power capacity in the home’s solar batteries is running low. He foresees that eventually that system will be automated, but for now, he’s happy to keep track. The solar power generated onsite is enough to operate the house and professional TV cameras; it also charges an electric car in the garage—an all-electric 2002 Toyota RAV4 that’s clocked 85,000 miles.

For hot water, the family comfortably relies mostly on a simple solar thermal setup—a 4-by-10-foot panel on the roof of black anodized tubing behind a piece of glass. A pump activates when a sensor in the panel senses that it’s hotter than the temperature in the tank. Ed observes: “If you keep things simple, they work well.”

Simplicity also keeps maintenance issues at bay. The upkeep required for his solar electric system is minor; he’s committed only to adding water to the batteries every nine months and occasionally getting up to the roof to clean the panels with a brush and a little water.

Embracing the Great Outdoors

One of Ed’s first acts when he purchased his current house in 1988 was to rip up the existing lawn and replace it with native California plants and a fruit and vegetable garden. Unless raising cows or running a golf course, he can’t imagine why anyone would need high-maintenance, water-wasting grass outside their home. But, as with many of Ed’s improvements, energy saving tends to trump aesthetics. That’s where Rachelle comes in.

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“A few years after Rachelle had moved in here, she was telling a friend to meet her at the house,” Ed recalls, “and she said ‘It’s the one on the corner that looks like the Addams Family yard.’ I thought: ‘Oooh, maybe that garden isn’t quite as nice-looking as it used to be.’ It was very drought-tolerant, but it didn’t look good.”

With Rachelle’s help, a new landscaper joined the effort of turning the formerly bleak-looking yard into an attractive mix of native plants that includes fragrant rosemary and purple-flowering sage along with broccoli, artichoke, corn and lettuce. Plans for the new family home will allow Ed an expanded capability to harvest rainwater through a large catchment system with an underground tank, so that he can irrigate the gardens without drawing from the municipal water supply—which he characterizes as having, “… our straw dipped into someone else’s drink”—namely, Northern California’s water. “If you’re going to take water from someone else,” Ed advises, “the least you can do is to use it responsibly and not waste it on non-native species.”

Meeting in the Middle

Bringing Rachelle’s aesthetic influence to bear has entailed replacing outdated living room curtains with attractive and energy-efficient wooden shutters, and finding ways to recycle without having large bins in plain sight. She’s orchestrating the design and layout of the new house—allowing for both entertaining space and larger closets—while Ed focuses on its renewable energy systems—including more unshaded rooftop panels and orienting the building to make the most of

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“If we don’t go LEED Platinum, then who will?” Rachelle queries. “That alone is not easy; still, I want to make it look like other houses in the neighborhood. I don’t want a Jetsons’ house; super modern has never been my style.

I‘d like to show people that you can have it all, and I’m praying that it’s true.”

The Begleys got off to a good start in March by tearing down an existing home on the property they recently purchased—96 percent of which, from cabinets to pipes, will be recycled or reused through Habitat for Humanity.

By March 2012, the new house should be finished. They want their LEED Platinum home to serve as a model for people who are building new residences, to show what is possible in achieving real energy efficiency and waste reduction without sacrificing style or comfort. Ed’s aim is to ensure the place produces more energy than it uses.

As before, the whole process will be documented. “I hope that I’ve shown what you can do with a retrofit,” Ed says. “Now I want to show people what you can do from the ground up in 2011 and beyond.”

The family’s ongoing focus on green living has made a major impact on Hayden, who accepts environmental consciousness as the norm. “I learned everything from my dad, from composting to solar panels,” Hayden says. “I always teach my friends to turn off the lights more often, take shorter showers, stuff like that.”

Her green awareness gives this tween maturity beyond her years.

As Rachelle says, “She thinks about things outside of herself. She’s always been conscientious. She’s also really concerned about the planet and very compassionate.” Hayden is proof that a family’s day-to-day environmental commitments can leave a lasting impact that reaches far beyond the immediate family.

Brita Belli is the editor of E-The Environmental Magazine and the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Renewable Energy for Your Home. Her next book, due out this fall, explores the relationship of environmental toxins and autism.

Step Two: The Middle Road n Install a programmable thermostat. n Get a Cool-N-Save attachment for household air conditioners—a valve and mister system that activates when the A/C is on to drop temperatures around each unit by as much as 30 degrees (not recommended for mineralized well water). n Add insulation to drafty walls, ceilings, basements and even foundations. n Install new double- or triple-paned windows. n Add blinds or other window treat ments to help retain heat in winter and block it in the summer.

STEPPING UP HOME ENERGY SAVINGS

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reen guru Ed Begley, Jr. likes to break down saving energy and reducing waste at home into doable steps that help us get the most out of our homes, so that we not only learn to live efficiently, but learn to love doing so. The how-to advice in his books comes packed with personal anecdotes and insights; it’s like a friend explaining the basics, as opposed to a know-it-all.

Almost any energy-saving journey, Begley notes, begins with a green home audit. The one he had conducted for his home cost $1,000 because it was very thorough; basic audits cost $100 to $175 per hour.

But, he’s convinced it was well worth it, because the auditor found many places where Begley could make simple minor adjustments to potentially save hundreds of dollars a year.

What’s more, he advises, “A good

green home audit will help you prioritize bigger changes, so you spend your money wisely.”

Here’s how to move up the energysaving ladder, one step at a time.

Step One: The Low-Hanging Fruit n Switch from incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent models. n Turn off lights and fans when leaving a room. n Change air filters. n Take shorter showers.

n Purchase a new, energy-efficient dishwasher, refrigerator and other appliances. n Replace the lawn with drought tolerant grasses or native plants and vegetable/fruit/herb gardens or even an artificial lawn made of recycled rubber and plastic.

Step Three: Major Commitments n Purchase and install a solar hot water system or tankless water heater; at minimum, install a timer to avoid wasteful heating of water 24/7 (a thermal blanket can help, too). n When updating a standard HVAC system, consider the value of switching to a heat pump model. n If building a new residence or looking to upgrade an outdated heating/cooling system (particularly for larger homes), opt for a geother mal heat pump, which uses 25 to 50 percent less energy than a traditional heating and cooling system.

n Turn off the faucet while shaving and brushing teeth.

n Evaluate the home’s solar potential and install solar photovoltaic panels on the roof.

n Plug in power strips and use them to fully turn off electronics when not in use.

n Consider a home’s wind energy potential and install a home wind turbine.

n Recycle everything possible and compost all organic matter, from vegetable cuttings to coffee grounds.

Primary Source: Ed Begley, Jr.’s Guide to Sustainable Living

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Salad Lovers’

SALADS Signature Dishes from the Garden or Farmers’ Market

by Judith Fertig

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oing green—at least on our plates—has never been easier. Every season, it seems that more varieties of fresh greens are available at farmers’ markets and in selections of nursery plants or seeds for home gardeners. Not so long ago, Americans generally thought of salad as pale iceberg lettuce with high-fat bottled dressing or some mixture of veggies, bound together with mayonnaise. These days, we can choose from among a bounty of tender lettuces and exotic greens, topped with extra virgin olive oils and splashed with colorful creative counterpoints that add zest and yum.

Salads today provide a culinary canvas for both the cook and the gardener. A signature salad generally comprises several key ingredients: cool, crisp, fresh and nutritious greens; a fresh-tasting, low-calorie dressing; and bite-sized fruits, nuts, vegetables or cheeses that add flavor, texture and interest.

For the greens, tender leaf or Bibb lettuce, crisp Romaine or cabbage, sliced or finely chopped, make the besttasting salads. For the best-tasting dressings, cooks whisk ingredients together in a bowl minutes before serving. We can drizzle them over each salad, serve them in a small pitcher on the side or place the salad in a large bowl, and then toss to incorporate the dressing. Added accents have expanded to include everything from soft fruits such as strawberries and oranges; savory and salty crumbled feta or blue cheeses; or something crunchy, like toasted almonds or walnuts, in addition to ubiquitous garden-fresh vegetables, such as scallions or tomatoes. Adding a healthy hot or cold protein makes a salad even more of a main course. Altogether, in ever-evolving combinations, today’s wide-ranging healthful ingredients can work edible magic.

Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; see AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

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Nitty Gritty Dirt Farm’s Slaw

When Minnesota’s Nitty Gritty Dirt Farm employees gather for a summer lunch, this crunchy cabbage-based slaw often graces their table.

Serves 6 Slaw ½ lb Napa cabbage, cored ½ lb green cabbage, cored 1 bunch red radishes (about 12 medium to large), trimmed ½ lb broccoli, florets separated from stalks ½ bunch green onions, pale and green parts,

sliced ¼-inch thick ½ lb green beans, ends trimmed, sliced ¼-inch thick Dressing 1 /3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2-½ Tbsp cider vinegar or more to taste 1 Tbsp honey ¼ tsp ground ginger Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Chop cabbages, radishes and broccoli florets into very small pieces. With a knife or vegetable peeler, pare the tough outer layer of the broccoli stalks to reveal the pale core.

Chop the cores the same size as the other vegetables.

2. Put all the chopped vegetables in a large bowl and add the green onions and green beans. Toss to mix.

3. For the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, ginger, and salt and pepper in a bowl, according to taste.

Add the dressing to the slaw, using just enough to coat the vegetables nicely.

Toss well. Let rest at room temperature for about an hour before serving, or cover and refrigerate. The slaw will remain crunchy for at least eight hours.

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2. Arrange the greens on two salad plates and top with strawberries and feta. Drizzle with the dressing, sprinkle with chopped nuts and serve.

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Make several small sowings. Lettuce and other salad greens grow quickly and must be picked before they get too old, so try planting about two square feet of space every three weeks, starting in early spring. Take a break during summer’s heat, and then plant more salad greens when the weather cools in late summer. In tropical areas, grow lettuce as a winter crop.

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Try Bibbs, butterheads and other beauties. Seed racks offer packets of tempting varieties, and all except iceberg types are easy to grow in a garden.

Buttercrunch and other Bibb varieties always do well, as do butterheads and leaf lettuces. Choose a mixture of varieties or buy three packets with different leaf colors and textures.

Mark boundaries with radishes or scallions. Plant fast-sprouting radish seed or green onions from the store to mark the locations of newly sown seeds. The onions will quickly grow new roots and tops; simply pull them as needed in the kitchen.

Mix in some spinach. Boost the nutrient content of salads by including spinach in the salad garden. Spinach grows best in rich, fertile soil.

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ily visits most; it is oriented to maximize sunlight in central living spaces; and a slow kitchen is a well-organized center of activity, with sufficient storage and ample workspaces.

There are also easy modifications you can make to the place you now call home. For example: rearrange the furniture in an awkwardly designed room to maximize functional space and make it easier to navigate; refurnish rooms by creatively using found objects and repurposed and repaired items; also declare a weekly electronics-free day and spend it in quietude or with good friends.

Slowing your home is also about environmental responsibility, given that residential buildings account for more than a third of the world’s greenhouse gases, according to David Suzuki’s Green Guide. Recycled building parts might be incorporated into a new or renovated structure. Energy-saving measures include many widely-promoted simple steps that any home-dweller can employ.

“It doesn’t have to be like the Atkins diet, where you throw everything out that’s currently in your pantry and swear off McDonald’s forever. The slow home philosophy is about making incremental, sustainable changes to the way you live,” advises Brown.

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eeling disorganized, unbalanced or out of sync? Your home may be partly to blame. “Mass-produced, cookiecutter suburban homes are bad for us and bad for the environment,” says John Brown, a Calgary-based architect, professor and founder of Slow Home Studio. “It’s like the difference between a Big Mac and a home-cooked meal, made from local ingredients.”

The concepts of slow home and its parent, slow architecture, are part of the growing, global slow movement that challenges us to rethink our relationships with everything from food to money. It’s simple: A slow home is easy to live in and has a light impact on the Earth. Slow homes use space and energy efficiently, and work with, rather than against, the environment.

While the principles sound like common sense, when Brown and his colleagues surveyed owners of 4,500 newly built homes in nine North American cities, they found that 54 percent failed their simple slow home test. Yet, those houses were no less costly to build or maintain than the ones that made the grade.

Brown’s team has created a 12-step guide to get America’s new housing stock into rehab. Most steps refer to the design and site selection process: For example, a slow home is located in a walkable neighborhood, closest to the places the fam-

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Guest Speaker: Sherrill Natzke. Sponsored by FAMILY Pharmacy. FREE. Rosehaven Manor, 3900 Hammerberg Rd, FlinT. Sherrill Natzke 810-2522975. See ad page 16.

our Water Hike Flint river Trail Southwalk 10am. (FRWC Event) Meet at FlinT Farmer’s Market parking lot towards the river. Trail walk along and learn about the Flint River. Flint River Watershed Education & Outreach Coordinator Sue Lossing will lead hikers along the Flint River on paved, groomed trails. Join us for lunch afterwards at the UM-Flint's cafeteria buffet, Around $5.99 per person. Contact: Sue Lossing 810-767-9491. new Year ~ new You Series - 6:30-7:30pm. See description for 1pm event above. FREE. Genesee Gardens, 4495 Calkins Rd, FlinT ToWnSHiP. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 16.

Attract Butterfiles To Your Garden - 7–9pm the Wild Ones, North Oakland Chapter will host a FREE presentation. The featured speaker for the evening is Brenda Dziedzic, President of the Southeast Michigan Butterfly Association (SEMBA) and Advanced Master Gardener. St. Daniel Catholic

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THURSDAY, APRIL 7

Candida Awareness and relief Class - 6:30pm.

Ann Heusted, RN will present this class identifying symptoms of candida, and how to treat it and prevent reoccurrances. Handouts will be provided including guides for grocery shopping and eating out. Taught at The Downing Clinic in ClArkSTon at 6:30 pm. $25. Call 248-625-6677 to register in advance.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

Second Friday Artwalk - 6:30pm. Buckham Gallery. Easy. View art, walk to the Greater Flint Arts Council and other venues. 134 ½ W. Second Street, FlinT. Info: Mike Haley 810-686-6354.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

Flint Farmer's Market/FiA Urban Hike - 10am.

Start your morning at the Flint Farmer's Market and 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. Info: Mike Haley 810686-6354.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10

lapeer State Game Area Hike - 1pm. 4 – 5 mi., Moderate. Join us for hiking in the lAPeer State Game Area (East Unit). Take M-24 2.5 miles north of M-21 to Daley Rd. Turn right on Daley Rd. Go 3 miles to Fish Lake Rd. Turn Left (north) on Fish Lake Rd. Go 1.5 miles to Vernor Road. Turn right on Vernor Rd. Go 3/4 miles to Five Lakes Rd. Turn left on this dirt road. Contact: Gloria Bublitz 810664-0304.

MONDAY, APRIL 11

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new Year ~ new You Series - 6-7pm. See description on April 6 listing. Guest Speaker: Sherrill Natzke & Roberta Hardy. Sponsored by FAMILY Pharmacy. FREE. Davison Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer Road, DAViSon. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 16.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13

Sierra Club Meeting - 6pm. Open to the public.

At 7:30 pm, join us in learning more about the environment. Informative Program & General Membership meeting each month in the Genesee Room of the Prahl College Center at Mott Community College. FREE. Prahl College Center, Mott Community College 1401 East Court Street, FlinT. Info: Bob Simpson 810-230-0704. new Year ~ new You Series - 12:30pm-1:30pm.

See description on April 6 listing. Guest Speaker: Sherrill Natzke. Sponsored by FAMILY Pharmacy.

FREE. Lockwood of BUrTon, 2173 S. Center Road, Burton. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 16.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14

Tapping into Spirit lisa Jesswein - 6:30-8:30 pm. $25

Join intuitive, motivational speaker and radio personality lisa Jesswein for a fascinating night, with lecture and hands-on group participation.

Natural and even a bit like yoga. Soothe Your Soul, 2B S. Washington, oXForD. 248-236-9855. See NewsBrief page 5.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

Annual earth Day & Garden Celebration - 9am.

UM-Flint Campus, FlinT. Info: Mike Lane, UMFlint 810-766-6763.

A day with rev. Dianne - 11am-1pm. Talk about all the energies coming in, the earth changes and all the earthquakes and tsunamis. Come join us for an interactive seminar. $25. Soothe Your Soul, 2B S. Washington, oXForD. 248-936-9855. See NewsBrief page 5.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19

Synergy Worldwide Meeting - 7:30-8:45pm.

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Synergy Worldwide, American Legion Hall, lAPeer. Cindy Wiggins 810-338-1212. See ad page 7.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20

new Year ~ new You Series - 4-5pm. See description on April 6 listing. Guest Speaker: Sherrill Natzke & Roberta Hardy. Sponsored by FAMILY Pharmacy. FREE. Grand Blanc Senior Center, 12632 Pagels Drive, GrAnD BlAnC. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 16.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21

Apply Homeopathy in Your life - 6:30-8:30pm.

Come join Jennifer Purks, a trained Homeopath, as she unravels the mystery of Homeopathy. Learn how you can use and apply homeopathy in your

life. Improve your health and the health of your family members. This class will focus on First Aid and Child care remedies. $20/person. Soothe Your Soul, 2B S. Washington, Oxford. 248-236-9855. See NewsBrief page 5.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

Sierra Club Storm Drain Stenciling Campaign - Various times in areas throughout GeneSee CoUnTY. Help us protect our watershed and bring awareness to one of the main sources of pollution to our watershed. Info: Sue Lossing 810-767-9491.

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Hiking old Bloomer #3 - 10am. 5 mi, Moderate. Enjoy hiking Old Bloomer with us in orTonVille. Dogs on leash are welcome. Take M-15 to Ortonville. Go East on Oakwood Rd. about 1 mile. Go North on Sands Rd. about 1 mile. East on State Park Rd. about 1/4 mile north to parking area. Terry Lemmer 810-732-9902.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

Trail Clean-up for Friends of the Flint river Trail - Help keep the watershed clean and help riders enjoy this wonderful trail along the FlinT River.

Meet at VietNam Veteran's Park on James P. Cole Blvd, just south of Hamilton Ave (between Longway and Hamilton) on the west side of the river. Info: Jack Minore 810-235-1490.

Flip it for Good! - 11am-1pm. Learn how to flip those negative limiting thoughts into positive expanding beliefs. Become aware of the subtle thoughts that may limit your joy and success, participate in a process to flip them, and experience thirty minutes of guided meditation set to soothing music. $15. Soothe Your Soul, 2B South Washington, oXForD. 248-236-9855. See NewsBrief page 5.

THURSDAY, MAY 5

Detoxification Class - 6:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN will present this class on the benefits of detoxification and the many ways to detox. Taught at The Downing Clinic in ClArkSTon. $25. Please call 248-625-6677 to register in advance.

SATURDAY, MAY 7

Plant exchange - 10 AM-12 PM. Share your perennials! Bring in a pot full, using quart to one gallon containers, and take home one for each one you bring to share. $5 entrance fee. Mott Community Education, 550 Lake Drive, lAPeer. 810-6676546.

TUESDAY, MAY 10

Better Health now and for a lifetime - Learn the benefits of the FirstLine Therapy Lifestyle Modification Program which teaches you how to modify your lifestyle to help prevent disease and lose weight. FREE. The Downing Clinic.

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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.

Hatha Yoga with Suzanne Albert - 10:3011:45am. Heartfelt Yoga is nourishing for Mind, Body & Soul. Beginning to Intermediate Asanas, 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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 810-6672101. See page 26.

Zumba Classes - 6:30-7:30pm. With Brenda & Haley Mears. $6 drop in fee. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. See ad inside back cover.

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 inside back cover.

Honoring All Spiritual Paths - 7pm. Begins 2/9. A study of the worlds religions. Spiritual Education, Meditation, Visualization, Affirmation; practical tools for daily living. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston.

Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-6255192.

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.

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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, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270.

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 asanas (postures). Bring practice mat (a few loaners are available), or towel. $7/session. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. 248-625-5192.

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.

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MerCe TWp. at Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Rd. Info: 866-914-3663.

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 inside back cover.

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.

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 26. 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.

Yoga fusion - 8am. Explore the 8 limbs of the Ashtanga practice infused with traditional, primary & secondary series postures. A warm, healthy practice available to all. Great for the self-motivated individual without limitations. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, CLArKSTON. Jules 248-390-9270.

All is connected... no one thing can change by itself. ~Paul Hawken

Basic Yoga - 9:30am. Great class for newbies!

Learn the basics in a fun, casual atmosphere. $12.

Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, ClArkSTon. Jules 248-390-9270.

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.

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Hatha Yoga with Suzanne Albert - 10:30-11:45am thru 4/30. Heartfelt Yoga is nourishing for Mind, Body & Soul. $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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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.

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Certified Acupuncture with 8 years experience, David Birmingham. Chronic pain relief from many everyday issues without drug therapy. See ad page 7.

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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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

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Pain/stress relief and more with Craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy and holistic nutrition. 11 years experience. See ad page 5.

Dentistry David Ewing, DDS, LPC 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 8.

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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 21.

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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 paeg 9.

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 5.

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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.

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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.

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Yoga/ martial arts 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 7.

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Genesee, Lapeer & Shiawassee, MI

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 26.

Get Fit • Have Fun • Learn the Art of Self-Defense At the Korean Martial Arts Institute: • Every student actively participates in every class.

• We reinforce character development & values that schools, parents & churches strive to role model, such as: Common courtesy, integrity, perseverance, teamwork, self-confidence, community service, & respect for authority.

• We support academic pursuits.

• Training is available for the whole family—5 years of age & older.

• Memberships entitle one to attend an unlimited number of classes.

• Morning, evening, & weekend classes are available (call for hours of operation).

• We have served the Lapeer community for over 35 years.

First Class

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Enrichment Classes: — Tai Chi —

Tuesday's

— Yoga —

Thursday's

— Zumba —

Wed & Friday

6:30-7:30pm

6-7:30pm

6:30-7:30pm

8 classes for $88 to be used in 10 weeks or $13 drop in fee.

8 classes for $80 to be used in 10 weeks or $12 drop in fee.

10 classes for $40 to be used in 6 weeks or $6 drop in fee.

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— Cardio — Kick Boxing Wednesday's 5:30-6:15pm 10 classes for $40 or $5 drop in fee.

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Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 10:00—5:00 P.M.

King’s Court Castle Canterbury Village 2325 Joslyn Rd. • Orion Township INFORMATION & RESOURCES • Join the Green Community Challenge • Exhibits of Green Products & Vendors • Green Career Opportunities • Growing Green Programs and Services • Energy, Ecology Issues & Information • Greening Your Home, Pantry & Closets • Organic Gardens & Lawn Services • Green Alternatives

• Green Spaces: Parks & Trails • Energy Efficiency & Conservation Sources • Nature Photo Contest • Green Organizations • FREE Parking & Admission

Sponsored by: Orion Township Parks & Recreation Department Phone: 248.391.0304 x143 Fax: 248.391.0332 E-mail: parksrec@oriontownship.org • www.oriontownship.org