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5 newsbriefs 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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9 ALLERGY RELIEF
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ugust is the month we bring you content related to kids and families, and this month we're packed with information the entire family can use to live a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. At the center is our article about Natural Alternatives to Common Medications. Many of the suggestions, of course, can be used by everyone in the family, young and old. We hope the you enjoy and benefit from that article and everything else in this month's issue. We want to take a moment to expand a bit on some new programs we are launching. The first is the Natural Awakenings Network. We have officially launched Phase II of the program and are beginning to sign up subscribers to the program. Basically, it's a discount card program that will give those who subscribe access to an online directory of businesses and practitioners who are offering discounts on their products and services to Natural Awakenings Network cardholders. Beginning next month's issue, we'll also be highlighting the businesses who are part of this network and whom you can find in the directory online. Right now, however, the "Network" is offering discounted early registration rates. Check out the ad in this month's magazine for details, or visit our website: NAeastMichigan.com and click on the NA Network link. The program is designed to help you regularly save money when you purchase products and services in our niche. The other new program we are launching is our new online coupon program. This is a national program in which Natural Awakenings publishers around the country are participating. Access to the coupons is free and there are going to be some great short-term deals available. Visit the coupon website at NaturalAwakeningsCoupons.com and start clipping! Let's not forget about two upcoming events, taking place in October. There is the 5th Annual North Oakland/Lapeer Natural Health Expo and the first Pet Jubilee. We hope you can attend them both. Information on both exhibiting, speaking, sponsoring (and soon, attending) is available at MHLexpo.com. Finally, make sure you check out our redesigned website. We have online News Briefs, Health Briefs and articles, video, links to our Facebook page and much more. As we continue to develop this "channel" you'll find it a quick resource for content and resources to supplement our monthly print magazines. They all work together to help each of you live healthier, more earth-friendly lifestyles. We'd love to hear your comments and suggestions. After all, it's all designed for your benefit! So until next month, stay happy, healthy (and cool)...naturally!
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atricia Aldrich of Me, My Health and Eyes, in Lake Orion, is offering a newly available service at her facility designed to help provide breakthroughs for improving health using the body's own genes. "I am one of only several practitioners in the US who are certified to read and explain the newly available blood tests that can tell an individual what their gene type is, what their potential risks are and what types of foods and exercise will most benefit their type," says Aldrich. "The gene typing identifies the potential for heart disease and Alzheimer's, allowing a preventive approach." Aldrich, who holds a degree in Naturopathy as well as Nutritional Counseling and has been in business for 12 years, did her studies this year in California under Pamela McDonald, author of the book "The Apo E Gene Diet." Patricia Aldrich
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he 22nd Annual Sierra Club Retreat is planned for August 26-28th at Camp Miniwanca, between Stony Lake and Lake Michigan in Shelby, MI, just north of Muskegon. The retreat is a family-friendly event and is open to the public as well as Sierra Club members. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about key environmental issues and grassroots organizing skills and be able to commune with nature for an emotional recharge. Programs include: kayaking and canoeing, river tubing, swimming, high ropes course, hiking, outdoor games, campfires, and great meals with vegetarian and vegan options available. Family crafts, guided hikes, environmental education programs, activist workshops, Saturday keynote speaker, silent auction and entertainment are also included. This year’s keynote speaker is Lee Sprague, who serves on the Tribal Council for the Little River Bank of Ottawa Indians of which he has served as Chief and Director of Economic Development. His wide-ranging interests include clean energy, climate change effect on biodiversity, environmental justice, as well as curriculum work and artistic endeavors. Entertainment features well known Michigan native folk singer and poet, Claudia Schmidt. Adult per person fees are $125 for cabin or tent, $155 for adult inland dorm room, $175 for adult lakeside dorm room with no roommates or $165 with roommates. Children ages 3-12 are $65 for cabin or tent, $80 for inland or lakeside dorm, and must be registered with a supervising adult. Children under 3 are free. The Michigan Chapter of the Sierra Club is the statewide voice for the nation's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. To register for the retreat, visit the website: michigan.sierraclub.org/calendar/retreat/html or contact the Michigan Chapter of the Sierra Club at 517-484-2372. natural awakenings
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irefighter heroes from several fire departments in 3 counties participated in The Michigan Firefighter Challenge, a progressive, friendly competition designed to inspire weight loss and healthy lifestyles. The Michigan Firefighter Challenge was led by bestselling author and nationally known presenter and consultant Dr. Kerrie Saunders, MS, LLP, PhD. Dr. Saunders said, “I designed these challenges to help our first responders live longer, live better, perform their duties more efficiently, and suffer less ill effects from severe job-related stress.” Participants attended food demonstrations focusing upon nutrient-dense, zerocholesterol foods, and attended lectures and Q&A sessions designed to optimize performance and lower risk factors for heart attack, stroke, diabetes and obesity. Specialty boot camp trainers Carl Gunderson and Beth Rzendzian of Living Healthy and Fit in Brighton, travelled each week to rotating host Fire Departments in all three counties. The weekly Boot Camps were specifically designed to help firefighter job performance, increase strength and stamina, and address the negative effects of “fight or flight” response to alarms. Hartland Fire Department won the overall competition after 8 weeks by showing an average weight loss of 16 pounds, and demonstrating the greatest overall reduction in risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Dr. Kerrie Saunders, MS, LLP, PhD is an internationally known presenter and author with work featured in numerous newspapers, magazines, e-zines, and on radio. More information can be found at drfood.org.
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Are Fit Kids Smarter?
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ow important is it that kids engage in physical activity? Very, according to a recent study published in the journal, Brain Research. Kids that are more physically active tend to have a better-developed brain, which in turn helps them perform better on memory tests. The study involved 49 children, ages 9 and 10, who ran on a treadmill to measure their oxygen intake, a standard measure of fitness. Subsequent magnetic resonance imaging data of the children found that the more physically fit kids tended to have a larger hippocampus—about 12 percent bigger, relative to total brain size—than their out-of-shape peers and outperformed them on relational memory tests. The hippocampus is known to be important in learning and memory. The new findings suggest that interventions to increase childhood physical activity could have an effect on brain development. “We knew that experience and environmental factors and socioeconomic status all impact brain development,” says Art Kramer, the University of Illinois psychology professor and Beckman Institute director who led the study. “It’s not easy to do something about your economic status, but here’s something that we can do something about.” Source: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010
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Alternative Treatment for Allergies by Ann Henley, R.N.
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id you know that 40 million (PDR Health) people suffer with seasonal allergies? Spring allergies are due to pollen from trees and grasses while weed pollen or hay fever strikes in the fall. Allergies cause countless sick days from work or school. The allergy sufferer will complain of itchy eyes, nose, and throat, runny nose, sinus congestion, head ache, ear pain, ear popping, sneezing, puffy and watery eyes and a head that feels like it’s in a fish bowl. They try eye drops, nose sprays, throat sprays and pills that cause dry eyes, nose and throat and fatigue. But there is another solution, LDA, or low dose allergen immunotherapy. LDA has been available in the USA since 2002. Developed by Dr. William Shrader (Fellow, American Academy of Environmental Medicine and Board Certified in Environmental Medicine) LDA contains many different allergens (tree pollen, dust, molds, and many more and food mixes if indicated) at many different concentrations. LDA is an ultra-low dose allergy injection that is compounded (mixed) at a large compounding pharmacy and is available by prescription only. LDA immunotherapy creates a more long lasting desensitization (decrease allergy symptoms) than conventional immunotherapy. LDA works at the cellular level decreasing and eliminating the body’s response to allergies. The traditional therapy suppresses the allergy symptoms with low dose tolerance making discontinuation of the allergy shots usually difficult without partial or complete return of the allergy symptoms. Also, LDA is used to treat food allergies as well as seasonal allergies. Available for all ages, seasonal allergy patients are given a small injection twice a year but every two or three months for food allergies. The seasonal allergy sufferer can decrease or eliminate their need for allergy pills, eye drops, nose or throat sprays with the use of LDA, a safe and effective alternative. Ann M. Henley, RN, MSN, FNP-C, is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner who graduated from Rutgers University with her Bachelor degree in nursing 1988 and her Master’s degree in nursing from Widener University in 1998. She joined The Allergy and Environmental Medicine Center of Michigan, 2284 S. Ballenger Hwy, Flint; a division of the Preventive Medicine Center, in 2008 and works with Dr. Gerald Natzke providing integrated healthcare for their allergy and environmental patients. For more information call 810-233-5211 or visit their website at Allergy-Environmental.net. See ad page 10.
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healthbriefs No Junk Food Babies
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ew research published online in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal suggests that pregnant mothers whose diets are high in sugar and fat deliver babies that are more likely to become junk food junkies themselves. According to the report, which used rats, such diets lead to changes in the fetal brain’s reward pathway, altering food preferences. The results may offer insight into the ever-increasing rate of human obesity and help explain why some people easily resist fatty and sugary foods, while others seem hopelessly addicted.
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The Fattening Secret of Fructose
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Earth Day Social Network Launches Earth Day Network (EDN) has launched the first interactive social network for K-12 educators and students, the Educators’ Network, (edu.earthday. org), which is intended to fill the growing need for high quality educational tools that support environmental literacy and share “green” school resources. The network will empower teachers and students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make their communities healthier and more sustainable, thanks to a $250,000 grant from Wells Fargo & Company. EDN’s Educators’ Network enables educators to share a library of materials collected from teachers nationwide, including lesson plans, teaching materials, grants and blogs. Network members can also “Ask the Expert” for advice, engage in dialogue with EDN staff and key partners, and find grant opportunities targeted to educators. The network also provides resources and tools to support schools in winning the Green Ribbon Schools Award, recently announced by the U.S. Department of Education, rewarding schools that demonstrate significant progress toward increasing their sustainability literacy, reducing their school’s environmental footprint and improving the overall health of students and staff.
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Conservation Matures
WWF Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Hope World Wildlife Fund is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year by posting a progressive step of environmental awareness and action on its website each week. Collectively titled 50 Reasons for Hope, they demonstrate that conservation makes a real difference and that, working together, we can protect the future of our planet. By the end of the year, the 50 Reasons for Hope will give a broad, rich and playful understanding of WWF and a hopeful vision for the future—a vision that everyone can help make a reality.
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globalbriefs Storytime Pals
Animals Help Children Read Roo, a 6-year-old collie certified by Intermountain Therapy Animals as a therapy dog for visits to nursing home residents and hospital patients, works primarily with his handler, Tina Anderson, as a reading education assistance dog (R.E.A.D.) at Graytown Elementary School, in Graytown, Ohio. Children with trouble reading, a learning disability or shyness, or that just feel intimidated by reading in front of a class, like to read with Roo. “It’s a special connection that makes them feel important,” says Anderson. “Dogs have been successful in having a calming effect on adults. Why not use them with children who have reading and social disabilities?” queries Lesley Pulsipher, national R.E.A.D. coordinator, in Salt Lake City, Utah. “Animals are not judgmental, and children feel safe reading to them. In a classroom, a child’s classmates may laugh at them if they mess up.” According to Pulsipher, the program is not just limited to dogs; carefully vetted cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and miniature horses also visit schools and libraries to help foster reading. She observes that, “The program really helps bring kids out of their shell and gives them a boost of self-confidence.” Source: aol.com
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Because watermelons are full of organic water, they act as a natural diuretic to 1. Wash and prepare vegetables. tonify and cleanse kidneys. The recipe’s spicy ginger and cooling mint will 2. Juice all vegetables, garlic and ginger stimulate and support digestion. This in a juicer. simple, delicious juice requires only a blender to prepare. 3. Stir in cayenne, salt and pepper to taste. Yield: 2-4 servings 6 cups cubed watermelon, chilled (about 1½ lbs) 1-2 Tbsp ginger, chopped 1 cup mint leaves Juice of 1 lime Pinch of sea salt Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) 1. Place all ingredients in a blender at high speed until smooth. 3. Pour through a fine strainer or sieve; for well-strained results, line the strainer or colander with cheesecloth. 2. Serve chilled or over ice, garnished with a sprig of mint.
Virgin Bell Mary This juice is a fortifying cousin of a Bloody Mary. The red bell peppers are loaded with antioxidant vitamins A and C; lycopene, protective of heart and lungs (American Cancer Society and The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition); and lutein and zeaxanthin, both supportive of eye and skin health (American Society for Nutritional Sciences and Clinics in Dermatology). Plus, they lend a beautiful crimson color and tangy sweetness. Add a pinch of cayenne for an extra kick. This one’s perfect for Sunday brunch or an afternoon pick-me-up.
4. Option to add one ounce of good quality vodka (Grey Goose, Belvedere, or Ketel One are excellent choices) to each serving to de-virginize, then serve with a tender rib of celery. Serve immediately.
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KIDS Natural Alternatives to Common Medications by Lisa Marshall
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ant to keep your kids off drugs? The place to start is with your own medicine cabinet. So say a growing number of health practitioners that are viewing the recent proliferation of medications being targeted at kids with alarm and urging parents to turn first to common-sense home remedies or natural alternatives when possible. “We tend to be a nation of pill-takers, who turn to medication whenever we need relief for anything,” says Dana Point, California, pediatrician Robert Sears, co-author of the new book, The Portable Pediatrician. “If we can increase the use of our skills as parents in using time-tested home remedies to help our kids feel better, we can rely less on pills.” Because children metabolize drugs differently than adults do, cases of lingering side effects, like grogginess or hyperactivity, and accidental overdoses are widespread. Poison control facilities nationwide received 30,000 calls regarding pediatric acetaminophen alone in 2009, and roughly 7,000 kids end up in emergency rooms each year due to cough and cold medicine overdoses. Between 2000 and 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of 14 deaths and 74 non-fatal adverse events due to acetaminophen-dosing errors. According to a 2010 report by Orlando, Florida-based Medco Health Solutions Inc., children’s drugs now constitute the fastest growing segment of the pharmaceutical industry, with sales increasing by 10.8 percent in 2009 over 2008, and usage by children rising four times faster than for the general population during the same period.
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One in four children under 10 and one-third of adolescents ages 10 to 19 take at least one prescription medication on an ongoing basis, according to the report. The number of minors taking drugs for respiratory problems is up 42 percent since 2001 and those medicated for the chronic heartburn of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is up 147 percent. Market research firm IMS Health reports that spending on non-prescription pain medication for children spiked from $191 million in 2005 to $250 million in 2010. Despite three years of government warnings about potential dangers, including seizures and death, of giving over-the-counter cold and flu medications to children under age 2, 61 percent of parents do it anyway, according to a recent national poll by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Meanwhile, new ad campaigns marketing drugs for kids continue to proliferate. Publisher Scholastic, Inc. was criticized recently for distributing coupons for the allergy medicine Children’s Claritin in its elementary school newsletter distributed to kids. “I find it very concerning,” says pediatrician Hilary McClafferty, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. “Some drug companies are exploiting parents at a vulnerable time, preying upon their feeling that they need to do something to make their child feel better immediately.” Why shouldn’t a worried, sleep-deprived mom or dad reach for a quick fix to placate a miserable little one in the www.NAEastMichigan.com
middle of the night? At times, medications are warranted, says McClafferty, particularly in the case of strep throat, which can lead to serious health problems when left unchecked. But routinely medicating away symptoms can interfere with the body’s natural protective mechanisms, McClafferty says. For instance, cough medicine can inhibit the body’s natural effort to clear mucous from the lungs, prolonging congestion; also, suppressing mild fevers with drugs can sabotage the body’s own defense against infection. “Even the conventional medical world has begun to focus on this. They are realizing many of these drugs are not very effective and they can cause toxicity in young patients,” says Matthew Baral, a doctor of naturopathy and president of the Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians. For example, according to a 2011 review in the online journal of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, antihistamines can lead to sedation, constipation, drying of the mucous membranes and at higher doses, hallucinations in kids. Decongestants can increase heart rate and lead to “rebound congestion,” or a worsening of symptoms after a child stops taking the drugs. Proton-pump inhibitors, approved in 2008 for GERD in babies as young as 12 months, have been shown to boost levels of harmful intestinal bacteria and may increase fracture risk later in life, according to a study recently published in Annals of Family Medicine. In 2008, the FDA advised that cough and cold medicine should not be used for children under 2, and called on companies to revise their dosage instructions to indicate this more clearly. In March, 2011, it went so far as to pull hundreds of prescription cold medications off the market, with FDA spokesperson Deborah M. Autor telling The New York Times that, “We don’t know what’s in them, whether they work properly or how they are made.” While McClafferty is pleased with the FDA’s recent actions, she remains leery, saying, “I approach all over-thecounter medications for children with great caution and rarely recommend their use.” Here are some alternatives to try.
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Remember that many herbs have not been tested for safety specifically for children, so check with a health practitioner first.
Bug Bites For quick relief, grate a potato or some leaves of plantain to create a poultice and place it on the spot of the bite. “It will draw off some of the itching and swelling,” says Baral. Don’t forget two of the lowest-tech and natural remedies, mud and ice.
nal Pediatrics have shown probiotics to shorten bouts of diarrhea in infants and school-age children, and prevent the onset of antibioticinduced diarrhea in kids. Look for yogurt, powder or capsules containing 10 billion colony-forming units (CFU) of Lactobacillus GG. Sears suggests the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce and toast) to quell diarrhea. For constipation, reach for apricots, peaches, pears, plums and vitamin C.
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Drop four drops of warm mullein garlic oil into the ear. Sears says the warm oil will calm the inflamed eardrum and the antibiotic in the garlic will get to work on the infection. Olive oil will work in a pinch.
“It’s important to know that most fevers don’t need to be treated unless they are really bothering the child,” advises Sears. “Fever helps the body to fight off infection and may keep the child subdued so she can rest and recover.” He recommends tepid baths, cold cloths on the forehead, and calling the doctor if a fever persists for three days or if it rises above 103 degrees. Herbalist Brigitte Mars, author of The Country Almanac of Home Remedies, suggests diaphoretic herbs like peppermint, ginger and elderflower, in teas, which prompt perspiration and enable the body to cool down naturally.
While it’s common for kids between the ages of 3 and 5 or 8 and 12 to complain of dull aches deep in their legs, there is little consensus about what causes them. Mars has found that it helps to supplement their diet with calcium and magnesium supplements in kid-friendly powdered form, or foods that contain these nutrients.
Cough and Congestion
Heartburn
Apply an herbal vapor rub of menthol and tea tree oil to the bottom of the child’s feet and put their socks back on. The decongesting menthol vapor will help them to breathe and the antimicrobial properties of the tea tree oil will be absorbed through their skin, says Mars. For nasal decongestion, try irrigating the child’s nose with a cleansing neti pot. Sears recommends kid versions of herbal remedies Sinupret and Bronchipret
Diarrhea and Constipation “Probiotics are the most extensively researched remedy we have out there for diarrhea,” says Baral. Studies in the jour-
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Deglycerrhizinated licorice (DGL), slippery elm and aloe all may be able to help soothe inflamed esophageal tissue, says Baral, “But they need to be given under a doctor’s supervision.” Also take a hard look at dietary triggers: Common culprits include dairy, chocolate, tomatoes and mint.
Seasonal Allergies One of the most commonly recommended natural treatments for addressing seasonal allergy symptoms is stinging nettle, believed to modulate the production of the histamine that prompts noses to run and eyes to water and has been shown to be safe in adults. It comes in tincture, tea
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and capsule form. Mars also likes Allergena region-specific homeopathic allergy medicines, which deliver traces of local pollen to help the body develop immunity to them. Alternately, substitute citrus juices for milk during allergy season. Vitamin C has been shown to normalize histamine levels, while dairy products can boost mucous production.
Sore Throat Stir one teaspoon of salt into eight ounces of water and gargle. “It is antiseptic and will make the pain go away,” counsels Mars. She also recommends using the infection-fighting herb Isatis root, in tincture or capsule form. McClafferty says to try a spoonful of honey; it has antimicrobial properties and may act as a cough suppressant.
Teething Pain Oil of clove contains a compound called eugenol that serves as a natural pain killer and antibacterial agent. Baral recommends mixing no more than one drop of clove oil with honey and rubbing it on the gums (not recommended for children under 12 months). Or, saturate a clean cloth with calming chamomile tea or wintergreen tea, a natural analgesic, and let the baby chew on it. When children suffer from common ailments, it is natural for parents to wish to soothe their suffering as quickly as possible. Just be aware that, along with the physician and the pharmacist, there is still an important role to play for “Doctor Mom.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer and mother of four who lives near Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.
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NATURAL APPROACHES TO ADHD by Lisa Marshall
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rugs for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are among the hottest-selling medications today, garnering 13 percent of children’s prescription dollars, with sales soaring so quickly that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently had to declare a national shortage. That worries naturopathic doctors Matthew Baral and David Deichert. “People have gotten in the bad habit of going to medication first, without trying natural therapies,” states Baral, a pediatrics professor at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, in Tempe, Arizona. In some cases, prescription medication is warranted, says Deichert, an ADHD specialist with Bastyr University, in Kenmore, Washington. But in most cases, he sees it as a stopgap measure as the longer-term benefits of diet and lifestyle changes slowly kick in. The two naturopaths offer these natural wellness approaches.
Minimize Food Additives After decades of parents’ suspicions that additives like food coloring and artificial flavors may fuel behavioral changes in kids, several recent studies have bolstered such claims. A 2007 study of nearly 300 kids ages 3 to 8, published in The Lancet, found that those given drinks containing artificial dye showed significantly higher hyperactivity within a few hours. The British government now requires labels warning that children’s products containing dye may impair attention.
Consider an Elimination Diet A first-of-its-kind 2011 study, also in The Lancet, showed that when 50 kids with ADHD were put on restrictive hypoallergenic diets free of allergens like gluten and dairy for five weeks, their symptoms improved far more than those in the control group. When the eliminated foods were reintroduced, symptoms returned in 63 percent of the children. Deichert says that ADHD panatural awakenings
tients with digestive problems, recurring ear infections or skin problems—all symptoms of possible food sensitivities—are particularly good candidates for elimination diets.
Curb Screen Time and Get Moving “Very large studies have associated TV and video game use with a worsening of ADHD symptoms,” notes Deichert. He recommends that for each half-hour of screen time a child gets outside of schoolwork, they get a half-hour of exercise.
Buy Organic A 2010 study of 1,100 children, published in the journal Pediatrics, found that the more pesticide residue children had in their urine, the more likely they were to be diagnosed with ADHD.
Check the Iron Studies in the Archive of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine and elsewhere have shown that children diagnosed with ADHD are more likely to have lower iron levels, and when those that are deficient take iron supplements, their symptoms either subside without medication or they react better to lower doses of medications. As a precautionary measure, Deichert suggests that kids be checked for their ferritin levels before beginning iron supplementation.
Consider Safer Supplements Clinical research is still inconclusive, but in their practices, Deichert and Baral have both seen ADHD patients benefit from zinc, ginkgo biloba, acetyl-carnitine and omega-3 supplements. A final note: While it helps that research has been stepped up to address the epidemic of attention-related disorders, that doesn’t mean that all valid solutions need to carry a company trademark. August 2011
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HOBBY FARMING
Growing a Good Life from America’s Roots by John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist
Small-scale farming—whether it’s called hobby farming, market gardening, part-time truck farming or homesteading —satisfies many Americans’ yearning to work the land for pleasure, as well as profit. These days, you’re just as likely to find a hobby farm in the city or suburbs as on a country lane.
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nyone serious about growing a large percentage of their own food, raising animals, tending colonies of bees, nurturing an orchard, generating their own renewable energy onsite or managing a timber stand or pond might be considered a hobby farmer. It’s about living close to the land, caring for it and letting it inspire daily life. It also can contribute to the family’s livelihood through sales of products such as honey, fresh produce, eggs or surplus energy. “Living on our farm allows us to engage with the natural world with its
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seasonal patterns, provides many of our family’s needs in a sustainable way and offers a marvelous foundation for our homeschooling adventures,” enthuses Heidi Hankley, who lives with her husband and two kids in a straw-clay insulated home with a wood-fired masonry heater. Her husband commutes to his environmental engineering job in Madison, Wisconsin, and helps out after hours.
Their seven-acre farm includes a small flock of hens for eggs, three beehives, an organic garden that sends Hankley to the farmers’ market once a week in season, and three acres of tallgrass prairie. “We knew we wouldn’t need to cultivate all of our open land to meet our needs, so instead of leasing it out for more cropping and haying, we decided to restore it to prairie,” she explains. Their set-aside lands earn a per-acre payment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Reserve Program. “When the farm is a lifestyle, not a way to earn a living, that’s hobby farming,” write Michael and Audrey Levatino in The Joy of Hobby Farming. They operate the 25-acre Ted’s Last Stand Farm and Gardens, outside Gordonsville, Virginia. “It doesn’t mean one isn’t serious about farming,” says Michael. “We have a thriving, diverse farm business ourselves, but we pay most of our personal expenses via outside employment.” On a residential lot in Santa Monica, California, Lewis Perkins nurtures an abundant orchard of avocados, oranges, guavas and pomegranates as a member of the Home Growers Circle for Forage restaurant, in Los Angeles. Each year, he sells more than 600 pounds of fresh citrus and herbs to Forage. He also harvests his own ginger, pecans, macadamia nuts and bay leaves. When not in the orchard, he works as a certified financial planner. “My garden is so satisfying,” says Perkins, who raises more than 30 fruits on his urban farm. “Sometimes I’ll spend an entire day working in my field, which comprises a 50-by-150-foot city lot.” With enough pasture,
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livestock can be raised on small land holdings. Backyards work well for hens, while larger lots or a few acres may support goats, sheep, llamas, horses or a cow, depending on local ordinances. “You can raise goats on a very small acreage, but then need to supplement the pasture with hay and grain,” says Diana Kalscheur Murphy, owner of Dreamfarm, a community supported agriculture (CSA) enterprise in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. “We have 24 milking goats grazing on about three acres of pasture.” She moves the goats to different pastures in alternating years. Murphy’s goat’s milk cheeses have earned awards, paid the bills and led to making many new friends. Hobby farming, despite its name, demands hard work and often a commitment to re-skilling oneself. It may be necessary to learn the finer points of growing vegetables, pruning an orchard, canning pickles and birthing livestock. “To avoid trouble with the IRS, the most important thing is to show that you are working towards making a profit over several years,” advises Michael Levatino. Besides registering their business with state and federal agencies, hobby farmers must pay applicable sales taxes, keep a separate business bank account, and maintain records of business expenses and revenues. For hobby farmers, especially those with animals, there is no time off. In cold climates, winter is a time of processing, planning next year’s gardens or making repairs, while a farm in warmer regions can produce crops or other products year-round. “If everyone’s a part-time farmer, we can collectively go a long way toward living in a more healthy, just and sustainable world,” Levatino observes. “Many people primarily go into hobby farming so that they can make the jump from being a responsible consumer to a responsible producer.”
The HCG Weight Loss Program Hits Genesee County! Lose 1-2 Pounds Per Day! Grand Blanc, MI – Since author Kevin Trudeau published his book “Weight Loss Cures They Don’t Want You to Know About,” which discussed the HCG weight loss protocol, people all over the country are looking for doctors willing to prescribe this revolutionary diet program. HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, is a hormone that is naturally created during pregnancy. However, 50 years ago, Dr. A.T.W. Simeons discovered that HCG could be used in tiny doses to curb hunger, increase metabolism, and to cause the body to use its fat reserves for energy. Over time, Dr. Simeons perfected the dosage of the HCG, as well as the amount of calories to which people should be limited. The HCG weight loss revolution is now available right here in Genesee County. Dr. Megan Strauchman, medical director of the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers in Grand Blanc, is now offering an exclusive HCG weight loss protocol based upon Dr. Simeons’ work. The program is designed over a 12
week cycle, and a calorierestricted diet is followed for a total of 15 weeks. Not only are people losing weight like never before, but many are also taking less prescription medications. As their weight comes down, other health problems naturally resolve on their own, like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and even chronic neck, back, and knee pain. Patients completing the HcG Weight Loss Program in Dr. Strauchman's office are losing an average of 45-48 lbs over 4 months. For more information on how to get started on the HCG weight loss protocol, please call Dr. Strauchman’s office directly at 810-694-3576. You can also email her at drstrauchman@nwprc.com for more information. Due to the popularity of this weight loss protocol, there may be a short waiting period to start the diet, so make your decision as fast as possible to get started right away.
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water; you can do core training; you can do water walking and running. If you have balance issues, the water will hold you up, whereas on land, you are dealing with gravity issues and might fall over.” She notes that hand gloves can create more stability and resistance, making a workout even more interesting.
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Plastic foam pool noodles are popular because they afford convenient, cheap, flexible fun. They can also be used as resistance devices to create workout moves in water up to your neck that are similar to those which gyms offer. In the National Multiple Sclerosis Society magazine, Momentum, Amy Paturel, a master of public health, notes that, “Participants use water noodles to gain strength.” Exercises performed in the pool produce marked improvements over those achieved on land. With the effects of gravity countered by water’s natural buoyancy, muscles needed to keep the body upright can take a break in order to isolate others for toning.
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t’s summertime, and with a cry of, “Last one in’s a rotten egg,” everybody wants to get into the water. Along with the fun, swimming is superb exercise. That’s terrific—if you can swim. But many people never learned to swim, have a limiting disability or are just afraid of deep water.
Aquatic Weight Loss “As with any weight-loss exercise program, doing aquatic fitness activities at least three days a week is extremely beneficial,” Carlson continues. “It is vertical fitness without the impact on the joints you get with any kind of land training.” “You’ll do weight training in the
In Seattle, m’illumino, a movement arts studio, maintains an outdoor in-ground saltwater pool, heated to 96 degrees, that was custom-built for therapy. Owner Bridget Thompson offers Feldenkrais sessions in the water and a specially adapted form of shiatsu. “Being in the pool is like returning to the womb,” she says. “Sounds are muffled, and it’s almost like sensory deprivation, so you’re really able to sense the inner body.”
Aquatic Fitness Tracy Carlson, director of the New Holland (Pennsylvania) Recreation Center and an Aquatics Exercise Associationcertified aquatic instructor who teaches at indoor and outdoor pools, observes that, “You tend to find an older crowd in their 30s, 40s and up. You don’t find the younger crowd here much, and they are really missing out on the benefits of aquatic fitness.” She explains, “It’s perfect for people who are afraid of the water, because they don’t have to immerse their head or take their feet off the bottom of the pool.”
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At the Lake Beach surf is an ideal aquatic playground if you have access, but for many, the closest approximation is a lake. Carlson says, “I think the reason that you don’t see the same types of shallow water activities in a lake is that people can’t see very far below the surface of the water, and the bottom may be uneven, bumpy or rocky.” She cautions, “A lake with a beachfront where the underwater portion is well maintained lends itself to aquatic fitness, but be careful in your choice of location, because of the bottom and balance issues. I recommend that you always wear properly fitted and comfortable water shoes, even in a pool.”
On the River Many rivers and streams also provide fertile opportunities for a little exercise and therapeutic relaxation. Floating downstream in an inner tube, or “tubing,” on a shallow river can give legs and arms a workout, but as Sherry Green, manager of Ichetucknee Springs State Park, in North Florida, states, “Folks truly enjoy floating down the Ichetuknee; some so much so that they have made it a family tradition. There aren’t many places that offer the visitor a cool river, a comfortable float and wildlife viewing while conversing with friends and family. Daily distractions are removed while floating the river.” When exercising outdoors in a pool or another body of water, remember to stay hydrated by drinking sufficient pure water, too. Keep a reusable water bottle, waterproof sunscreen, towel and appropriate footwear handy. For those that first try non-swimming aquatic activities to overcome inexperience or apprehension, the resulting comfortable familiarity will deliver multiple healthy benefits and may even result in a life-changing payoff: swimming lessons. The Mayo Clinic provides an instructional, non-swimming, water exercise slide show online at tinyurl.com/ 42ucg77. Martin Miron is a freelance writer and editor for Natural Awakenings, in Naples, FL. Contact him at emem. creative@gmail.com.
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Kids Teach Us
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stumble in races. They try to hop on one foot, but can’t. They sing off key. It goes on and on. Yet, they usually don’t cry about their initial failures. If anything, they laugh them off. They enjoy the process of failing. And because they keep trying, they get better and eventually even good at many things. If you feel like crying, do it. As adults, we tend to hide our tears and try not to cry at all. This causes sadness and tension to linger longer. When kids are sad or frustrated, they scream and cry and bang their little fists and stomp their feet on the floor. Then, once they’ve had a good, cathartic moment, they recover with a smile and are ready to face the world again. Make up your own dance moves. Have you ever put on a Kidz Bop CD and watched a roomful of 4-year-olds react? It’s an amazing experience. The kids jump and hop and shimmy without a care in the world as to what they look like. They don’t worry about perfecting the latest dance moves; they just move their bodies in ways that feel good to them—and they enjoy every minute of it.
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Hug your friends. Kids love to hug. They offer kisses easily. They snuggle and generally express themselves easily through touch. As adults, we can learn a lot from their openness. Wonder why, about everything. As adults, we tend to take the world around us for granted. We are so used to things being a certain way that we no longer question them. Children, though, are more curious. They want to know: Why do flowers grow in one place and not in another? What’s at the center of the Earth? Why do leaves change colors? The world delights and awes them on a daily basis. It can do the same for us, too, as long as we allow ourselves to remain curious about the wonders all around us. Carolyn Rubenstein is the author of Perseverance, a clinical psychology Ph.D. student at Harvard University, and the founding president of a nonprofit that funds scholarships for young adult cancer survivors (cccScholarships.org).
What Children Teach Us About Hope There is something about the way a young child sees the world that can make us believe in anything at all. Children seem to believe in miracles even before they happen. They believe that if they wish for something hard enough it will come true. Children have hope that when they blow on a dandelion or see the first star at night, their wishes will come true. Children know in their hearts that if they find a four-leaf clover they will have good luck. They put faith in the results of blowing out all the candles, with one breath. Don’t stop believing just because there are more candles to blow out. Source: WavesOfGratitude.blogspot.com www.NAEastMichigan.com
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Flint Farmer's Market or 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. Flint Farmers Market: 420 E. Boulevard, Flint. Mike Haley 810-686-6354.
Thursday, July 28 Is Water Just Water? - 7-8pm. Where does it come from? We just assume water is water; it hydrates and quenches our thirst. Water has amazing properties and specific qualities to help our bodies function at their best. Learn how to prevent disease and live a longer and healthier life. Donation. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, Rochester. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064.
Saturday, July 30 Jewels of the Night Sky - 9pm. Discover the wonders of stars with a star bingo game and outdoor viewing. Bring a white or light-color T-shirt to print the summer constellations on. Open to children in the 1st grade +. Adults encouraged as well! $3 per person. Pre-registration required. Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center near White Lake, please call 248-625-6640. Gardening for Butterflies & Hummingbirds - 1pm. Discover how to plan an all-you-can-eat restaurant to attract these interesting animals to your backyard. This program is for ages 10 +. $3/person, preregistration required. Kensington Metropark Nature Center or Farm Center located near Milford/ Brighton, please call 1-800-477-3178.
Tuesday, August 2 Preschool Nature Club - 11am. Introduce your preschooler to the wonderful world of nature. Listen to story, do a craft or other related activity, then hit the trail! Every other week, this series will focus on a different nature topic. Dress to be outdoors. Ages 3-5 accompanied by adult. $3/child; preregister. Beach Metropark Nature Center located near Mt. Clemens 586-463-4332. Better Health Now and for a Lifetime - 6:308:30pm. FirstLine Therapy Coordinator, Ann Heusted, RN, will conduct a seminar introducing attendees to the lifestyle modification program, FirstLine Therapy. This customized program includes personal consultation, individualized nutrition plan, testing for progress and group classes. The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Clarkston. Cal 248-625-6677.
Wednesday, August 3 New Year~New You Series - 1-2pm. Learn about the importance of massage therapy & pain management in this months session. Guest Speaker: Sherrill Natzke. Open to the public, all ages. Food, refreshments, materials, door prizes. Sponsored by: FAMILY Pharmacy & Cancer Treatment Center of America. FREE. Rosehaven Manor, 3900 Hammerberg Road, Flint. Sherrill Natzke 810252-3975. See ad page 10. New Year~New You Series - 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about the importance of massage therapy & pain management in this months session. Guest Speaker: Sherrill Natzke. Open to the public, all ages. Food, refreshments, materials, door prizes. Sponsored by: FAMILY Pharmacy & Cancer Treatment Center of America. FREE. Genesee Gardens, 4495 Calkins
Road, Flint Township. Sherrill Natzke 810252-3975. See ad page 10.
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Saturday, August 13
Food Matters Film Prescreening - 7:30-9:30pm. Screening of the acclaimed film "Food Matters" (featuring David Wolfe, among others), followed by Q&A with Wolfe. $10 w/partial proceeds benefit David Wolfe's nonprofit Fruit Tree Planting Foundation. Main Art Theatre, 118 N. Main St, Royal Oak.
Our Water River Walk - 10am. Join others on this informative River Walk lead by Suzanne Lossing, Education & Outreach Coordinator for the Flint River Watershed Coalition. Park entrance is at 6550 N. Irish Road, about 6 miles North of I-69. Take entrance road to end, turn LEFT, cross over the bridge and turn Right towards Pavilion #2. Sue Lossing 810-767-9491.
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New Year~New You Series - 6-7pm. Learn about the importance of massage therapy & pain management in this months session. Guest Speakers: Roberta Hardy & Sherrill Natzke. Open to the public, all ages. Food, refreshments, materials, door prizes. Sponsored by: FAMILY Pharmacy & Cancer Treatment Center of America. FREE. Davison Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer Road, Davison. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 10.
Wednesday August 10 Senior Appreciation Day - 10am-2pm. A special appreciation day for adults age 62 years and older. Bring your family to the farm and seniors will enjoy free admission to the park and free hayrides at the Farm. Kensington Metropark Farm Center located near Milford/Brighton, please call 1-800477-3178. New Year~New You Series - 12:30-1:30pm. Learn about massage therapy & pain management in this months session. Guest Speaker: Sherrill Natzke. Open to the public, all ages. Food, refreshments, materials, door prizes. Sponsored by: FAMILY Pharmacy & Cancer Treatment Center of America. FREE. Lockwood of Burton, 2173 S. Center Road, Burton. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 10. Our Water River Walk - 10am. 2–3 mi. Easy. Join others on this informative River Walk lead by Suzanne Lossing, Education & Outreach Coordinator for the Flint River Watershed Coalition Park entrance is at 6550 N. Irish Road, about 6 miles North of I-69. Take entrance road to end, turn LEFT, cross over the bridge and turn Right towards Pavilion #2. Info: Sue Lossing 810767-9491. Senior Appreciation Day - In the Good Old Summertime - Noon-3pm. Trolley Trails Parking Lot. Seniors will meet for a one-hour wagon ride which includes an ice cream snack. FREE, but call to register because space is limited. Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center near Rochester/ Washington Township. 586-781-9113.
Friday, August 12 Second Friday Artwalk: Buckham Gallery - 6:00pm. Meet other Sierra Club members at Buckham Gallery as we view art, walk to the Greater Flint Arts Council and other venues. Buckham Gallery is at 134 ½ W. Second Street, Flint. Mike
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Monday, August 15 Keepers of the Shiawassee's Full Moon Paddle - by The Fenton Area Paddlers. Enjoy a full moon paddle with a Restaurant Stop. Contact leader for location & details. After having food & fun paddlers can enjoy paddling back as a group in the moonlight. Location: Meet at the Linden Mill Pond, downtown Linden. Contact: Maggie Yerman, 810-735-9570.
Tuesday, August 16 Preschool Nature Club - 11am. Introduce your preschooler to the wonderful world of nature. Listen to a story, do a craft or other related activity, then hit the trail! Every other week this series will focus on a different nature topic. Dress to be outdoors. For ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. $3/child; preregister. Metro Beach Metropark Nature Center located near Mt. Clemens. 586-463-4332.
Wednesday, August 17 New Year~New You Series - 4-5pm. Learn about massage therapy & pain management in this months session. Guest Speakers: Roberta Hardy & Sherrill Natzke. O pen to the public, all ages. Food, refreshments, materials, door prizes. Sponsored by: FAMILY Pharmacy & Cancer Treatment Center of America. FREE. Grand Blanc Senior Center, 12632 Pagels Drive, Grand Blanc. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 10.
Thursday, August 18 Fun on the Farm: Horses - 10am. This program for the little ones consists of story time, a craft and an activity. Children will have an opportunity to visit and help groom horses and then go on a hayride. $3/ person. Kensington Metropark Farm Center located near Milford/Brighton. 800-477-3178.
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Get the Skinny on Raw - 7pm. Learn the benefits of a raw foods diet, and taste how good it can be! This month, raw foodist Beth Wilke will re-create some of your favorite traditional treats, totally raw! Basil tea and fresh corn salad is this month's local, in-season harvest. Space limited, register online or at the Customer Service Desk. $10 + tax. Whole Foods Market, Rochester Hills. Anthony Richardson 248-371-1400.
Saturday, August 20 Outdoor Edibles Adventure - 1pm. Why not enjoy your summer wildflowers and eat them, too? We’ll try a dish or two prepared from Michigan’s wild edibles and then learn to identify them out in the field. Ages 8+. $3/person. Preregister. Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center near White Lake. 248-625-6640. Our Water Paddle - Celebrate Summer with us by paddling a beautiful section of the Flint River. Interested people NEED TO contact Sue Lossing for inclement weather, shuttle planning, and directions. 810-767-9491.
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Mind-Body Wellness Workshop - 10:30am1:30pm. Discover how your thoughts affect your health, how to turn your thought patterns positive and how to make successful lifestyle change. Call to register. $25. Lifepointe Chiropractic Center, 5896 Dixie Hwy, Clarkston. Becky Ramboer 248-623-6107.
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Hiking In Lapeer State Game Area/Kresge Center - 10am. Location: 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 and park at the first lot on your right. Lapeer. Contact: Gloria Bublitz 810-664-0304.
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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. Springfield Farmers’ Market - 10am-3pm through 10/16. Showcase of products that are Naturally Grown, Locally Grown (Michigan) and Heirloom. Vendor space: $15 per space per market day or season rates. Shiawassee Basin Preserve (Davisburg Rd. Entrance). Admission: FREE. Info: Market Master Laura 248-249-1592. 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. Friends of the Flint River Trail Bike Rides - 2pm every Sunday. Leisurely, family-friendly bike rides start from the Flint Farmers Market and travel to different, enjoyable locations. Sunday scheduled rides begin in May and end on the last Sunday in October. Riders travel in a group wit an experienced Leader. Some destinations include Bluebell Beach, Stepping Stone Falls, and For-Mar. Flint Farmers Market: 420 E. Boulevard, Flint. Info: Jack Minore 810-252-5258, or Bruce Nieuwenhuis 810-742-0071.
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. 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. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270. Yin Yoga - 8:30-9:30pm. Deep meditation practices will relieve stiff knees and an aching back by allowing you to sit more comfortably while stretching the connective tissue. This is done by tapping into the energy systems of the body through pathways called meridians. A harmonized flow of hidden energy will offer an unmoving sense of stability and clarity. Yoga mats recommended. $10. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, Rochester. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064.
Gentle Yoga With Rev. Matthew - 10am. A spiritual, mental and physical practice for developing and tapping inner energy and awareness. Please bring a practice mat or towel. Free-will Love-offerings will be received. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. 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 31.
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. 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 31. 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 8. 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 584604-4074.
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.
Basic Yoga with Noreen Daly - 5:45pm. We strengthen our bodies, calm our minds and open our hearts. Beginning and intermediate asanas (postures). Bring your practice mat (a few loaners are available), or towel. $7 per session. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. 248-625-5192. Zumba Classes - 6:30-7:30pm. With Brenda & Haley Mears. $6 drop in fee. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. Meditation with Rev. Matthew - 7pm. Brief instruction & deep experience. Realize peace, wholeness and abundance in conscious unity with our Divine source. Free-will love offering will be received. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. 248625-5192.
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. Special Needs Adaptive Yoga - 4:30 pm -5:30 pm. Ages 10 to 15 attends class with caregiver. Begins July 7 thru August. $8. The Yoga Loft & SHARP Fitness, 555 S. Saginaw St, Flint. Lois Schneider 810-232-2210.
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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 8. Zumba Classes - 6:30-7:30pm. With Brenda & Haley Mears. $6 drop in fee. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. 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 6.
Tai Chi/Qi Gung classes - 10am. This ancient art will help you improve balance, muscle tone, flexibility, posture, and balance. Great stress reliever! $8. Alternative Health and Rehab. Centre, G-2284 S Ballenger Hwy, Flint. Dawei 810-2355181. See ad page 8. Gentle Yoga - 10:15am. Great class for beginners, plus-sized, seniors or anyone needing a more therapeutic approach towards their practice. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270. Horse-Drawn Hayrides - Noon-4pm Sat & Sun. Take a relaxing horse-drawn hayride past the fields and through the woods. $3/senior (62+), $3/child (3-12) and $5/adult. Kensington Metropark Farm Center located near Milford/Brighton. 800-477-3178.
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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
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Pain/stress relief and more with Craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy and holistic nutrition. 11 years experience. See ad page 12.
Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic Brittany Schram, Dipl. Ac Jeffrey Remer, Dipl. OM 12272 Fenton Rd., Suite 3, Fenton 810-714-5556
Offering personalized natural health care that focuses on treating the root cause of illness, not just the symptom. A safe and effective alternative for children, adults and seniors. Specializing in infertility, pediatrics, internal medicine and pain management.
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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 8.
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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 8.
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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.™"
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Your children will see what you’re all about by what you live rather than what you say. ~Wayne Dyer
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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 7.
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Everyone, regardless of age or condition, can benefit from a nervous system that is working at its very best. Our interest in the spine is only because it houses the nervous system. Chiropractic is a safer, more natural approach to better health. See ad page 21 & 23.
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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 9.
classifieds LISTINGS: 3 lines (approx 22 words), 3 mo. minimum/prepaid: $69; 6 mo.: $119. Extra words: $1 ea/mo. Send check w/ listing by 12th prior to publication to: Natural Awakenings Classifieds, Box 283, Oxford, MI 48371. Info: 248-628-0125. FOR RENT-VACATION WOULD YOU LIKE TO SIT BY THE WATER for a week in Naples, Florida? For details visit this website: www.vrbo.com/57189.
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Natural/Holistic Health Alternative Health & Rehab Centre, PLLC 2284 S Ballenger Hwy, Ste F, Flint 810-235-5181 • www.AHRC.us
A diagnostic, treatment and research centre with a holistic, personal approach. Acupuncture, Chiropractic, sports rehab and exercise, massage, oxygen therapy, detox and more. See ad page 8.
Center for Holistic studies & Practices, LLc Deborah Weeks • 810-735-2575 114A S Bridge St, Linden
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 6.
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Serving Genesee, Oakland & Livingston
Lawn/tree care program that offers organic-based fertilizers, Free lawn analysis. Visit Bio-Turf.com.
KALEIDOSCOPE THERAPEUTIC TOUCH 102 N. Leroy, Fenton • 810-931-7283 Come experience Reiki and massage.
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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 next page.
My mother loved children – she would have given anything if I had been one. ~Groucho Marx Natural Awakenings. Top producers only. Call for a short telephone interview to begin the process. Jerry Neale: 248-628-0125.
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VOLUNTEERING MCLAREN HOSPICE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM-Volunteer training. Special events. Whether you actively participate or volunteer you support the programs. Genesee/Lapeer Region, 1515 Cal Drive, Davison. For more information call John Girdwood 810-496-8779 or visit www. McLarenAtHome.org.
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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.
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Enrichment Classes: — Tai Chi —
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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.
— Cardio — Kick Boxing Wednesday's 5:30-6:15pm 10 classes for $40 or $5 drop in fee.
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the 5th annual north oakland / lapeer Fall 2011
Natural Health Expo! The area's longest running event, dedicated exclusively to helping you live healthier...naturally!
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