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Lessons to Help Lighten Future Footprints

by Hilary Ferrand

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FOR SEASONAL ALLERGIES

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ight years ago this month we published the first issue of Natural Awakenings here in Michigan. Since that time, we've grown into a network of six Natural Awakenings "healthy living" magazines and the Natural Awakenings Pet magazine, reaching nearly 300,000 readers per month.

Obviously, we have to thank you for reading the magazine and our advertisers and distribution locations for supporting our continued growth. We could not have done it without you!

It's been quite a journey and we look forward to the next eight years.

The landscape of naturally healthy, earth-friendly and sustainable living here in Michigan has grown and changed during these eight years as people in our community (consumers) have expressed their desire (demand) for access to credible information, resources, products and services that will not only help them live a healthier lifestyle, but do it in a way that does not damage our environment. We see this with the increasing demand for our magazine in the community. The trend will continue; the health, wellness and sustainability movement will continue to grow and we will maintain our efforts to bring you quality, usable content each and every month.

This month we celebrate Earth Day as well. Throughout the year, we typically include a small percentage of environmentally related articles and news, but April gives us the opportunity to focus more space on this important topic. No matter where your beliefs are on climate change, all must agree that protecting our environment, reducing our demand on fossil fuels and keeping our planet clean are important. A polluted environment just isn't healthy. It affects the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink. So being environmentally-friendly actually supports our health, which is the core theme of Natural Awakenings. It's all intertwined and you can't separate them.

We've included a good variety of articles, news and events in this issue that should provide something for everyone. Whether it's creating an "eco" mindset for you or your kids, finding ways to conserve water by reusing rainwater or just learning ways to make your home green; you'll find it, and more, both in this print issue and on our website. We hope you benefit from, and enjoy, our content this month.

Finally, make sure you read our calendar and find a way to attend one or more of the events planned this month to celebrate Earth Day. When we began publishing eight years ago, there really weren't very many here in Michigan. We're happy to report that there is now an overabundance of events for you to attend and it grows each year. Attending can give you even more information and resources to help you live longer and healthier, and doing it in a sustainable, earth-friendly way.

So until next month, here's to staying happy and healthy...naturally!

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newsbriefs Auricular Acupuncture Clinics Offered At Flushing-Area Healing Arts Center

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otus Healing Arts Center is now offering clinics as an introduction to Auricular Acupuncture or acupuncture of the outer ear. Through this practice, the ear is considered a miniature copy of the entire human body, and can therefore be used for diagnosing and treating pain or illness. This clinic includes an overview of the benefits Auricular Acupuncture and a chance to experience it in a group setting. The cost is $25.

Auricular acupuncture has been used over the last 50 years to help people recuperating from drug addiction, alcoholism, and nicotine addiction, and it is an integral element of many detox programs throughout the country. Although it is not a substitution for any program, it has helped many people fight and decrease cravings, severe depression, crippling anxiety, or stresses related to the withdrawal symptoms associated with addiction. Many people claim immediate calming sensations and regular patterns of sleeping that were previously missing. Because the outer ear corresponds to the whole body, it is an area that can be used to treat the same ailments and health problems as normal acupuncture, such as stress, insomnia, chronic pain, health issues, stomach trouble, and allergic reactions. It is additionally very good at supporting weight loss.

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Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference in Detroit May 10 and 11

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he 2012 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference on May 10 and 11, at the Renaissance Center in Detroit will bring together thousands of people in labor and business, environmental advocates, and elected and community leaders to promote, preserve, and build coalitions that create good jobs and preserve our economic and environmental future.

While in the past only one national conference has been held, this year the Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference is coming to four cities throughout the country in order to allow more individuals to participate in this important discussion of how we will build a green economy that creates good jobs, reduces global warming and preserves America's environmental and economic security.

This conference will feature more than 40 workshops covering Business, Investments and New Markets, Clean Energy Manufacturing, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, and more. Registration is only $195.

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newsbriefs My Green School Art Community Meditations at Meditation SelfContest for Michigan Healing Center he Meditation Self-Healing Center in Lapeer is now offering Community MeditaSchool Kids Grades T tions on Monday evenings at 7pm. Suggested donation to attend is $5, and doors K-5 open at 6:30. This is a group meditation for individuals of any experience level. The

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he US Green Building Council – Detroit Regional Chapter Green School Committee has announced the My Green School art contest to promote the Green School in a Lunchbox! program. Any child in a Michigan school enrolled in grades K-5 may enter.

3 semi-finalists from each grade will be invited to a luncheon sponsored by ecoSTORE USA for final judging and awarded a participation certificate.

First place winners from each grade will be honored at the Green Living Festival Charity Preview on Thursday, June 21, and the artwork will be displayed at the Green Living Festival in Rochester, June 22-24 as well as be included in a travelling art show.

The artwork is to be a picture showing what makes the child’s school green, or how the school should be green. Paper or card stock, up to 12 x 18, and any medium can be used – paint, crayons, pencil, collage, etc. No glitter or copyright or trademark images are permitted.

Entries will be judged on whether it communicates the theme or message, originality, and effective use of materials.

Online submissions are due Earth Day, April 22, 2012 by emailing a photo of the artwork to: MyGreenSchoolArt@usgbcdetroit.org.

US mail entry (postmarked by April 20) to: My Green School Art Contest – USGBC-DRC, 26913 Northwestern Hwy. Ste 200, Southfield, MI 48033.

Meditation Self-Healing Center is dedicated to assisting those interested in their spiritual growth.

The Meditation Center is reaching out to not only students looking for a way to grow spiritually but to instructors looking for a building to accommodate their needs.

Many classes are available on multiple subjects related to spiritual growth and selfhealing, as well as for all levels of experience. Whether someone is farther along on their spiritual path or simply curious about improving physical and spiritual health, all are welcome at the Meditation Center to explore their spiritual side.

The Meditation Self-Healing Center is located at 244 Law Street in Lapeer. For more information, call 810-356-5021 or visit MeditationSelfHealingCenter.com

Optimal Health and Immune System Discussion at Richmond Studio

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ind & Body Fitness @ The Studio in Richmond is hosting Gretchen Fleischmann of Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers on Tuesday, April 17 from 7-9 pm.

She will discuss an overall plan to enhance the immune system and promote optimal health.

Fleischmann earned her Master of Science in Nursing in 2000 from Oakland University in Rochester, and is certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

For the past several years her primary area of focus has been in Oncology while providing care to cancer patients. She has a passion for functional medicine techniques especially for those facing cancer. The cost of this event is $10 for walk-in, non-Studio members.

The mission of Mind & Body Fitness @ The Studio is to provide an environment and resources to inspire members to continuously evolve in health and wellness using the philosophy that fitness should be fun. They offer classes on Yoga, Pilates, Spin and Turbo Kick as well as private fitness parties, Girl’s and Boy’s Night Out, and much more.

Mind & Body Fitness @ The Studio is located at 67529 Main Street in Richmond.

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Birds are indicators of the environment.

If they are in trouble, we know we’ll soon be in trouble.

For more information, contact Connie Lilley directly at 248-830-0476 or email connie@ecoprgroup.com. For information about the Green Living Festival, visit their website: MIGreenTeam.com/glf.

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National Start! Walking Day

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mproving overall health can be as simple as putting one foot in front of the other—and April 6, National Start!

Walking Day, is the ideal opportunity to begin a regular walking routine. American Heart Association (AHA) research shows that individuals can gain about two hours of life for every hour engaged in regular, vigorous exercise—a two-forone deal that’s hard to beat. Walking just 30 minutes per day, five days a week, can also help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, promote better sleep and assist in maintaining healthy body weight.

Visit StartWalkingNow.org for resources to kick-start a heart-friendly regimen.

The site offers links to local walking paths, heart-healthy recipes, an online progress tracker and an app that helps walkers find and create paths while traveling. To find walking buddies or start a walking club, visit AHA’s MyWalkingClub.org.

Unplug During Screen-Free Week

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he American Academy of Pediatrics recommends zero screen time for children under 2 and less than two hours per day for older children. Yet, the Kaiser Family Foundation reports that 40 percent of 3-month-old infants are regular viewers of television and DVDs, and school-age kids spend nearly twice as many hours with screen media such as television, video games, computers and handheld devices as they spend attending school. To help kids, families, schools and communities turn off screens and turn on healthier activities, the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) urges everyone to participate in Screen-Free Week, April 30 through May 6.

CCFC is a national coalition of health care professionals, educators, advocacy groups, parents and individuals, with a mission to reclaim childhood from corporate marketers. “The commercialization of childhood is the link between many of the most serious problems facing children and society today,” advises CCFC Director Susan Linn. “Childhood obesity, eating disorders, youth violence, sexualization, family stress, underage alcohol and tobacco use, rampant materialism and the erosion of children’s creative play are all exacerbated by advertising and marketing.”

Learn more about the week-long event, efforts to restrict marketers’ access to children and how to help, at CommercialFreeChildhood.org.

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Are Cell Phones Safe?

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uestions about how cell phones might impact our health have sparked significant controversy. The World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has now classified radio frequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans, based on an increased risk for glioma, a malignant type of brain cancer associated with wireless phone use.

Caution was also urged in an article about cell phone safety published this past October in the journal Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine. It reported that cell phones that are switched on and carried in shirt or pants pockets can exceed U.S. Federal Communications Commission exposure guidelines, and also that adults and children absorb high levels of microwave radiation from the phones.

According to the paper, children are at greater risk than adults, absorbing up to triple the amount of microwave radiation in their brain’s hypothalamus (which links the nervous and endocrine systems) and hippocampus (vital for memory and spatial navigation) compared to adults. Absorption into their eyes was also greater, and as much as 10 times higher in their bone marrow than adults’.

The IARC concludes that these findings call for cell phone certification consistent with the “as low as reasonably achievable” approach taken in setting standards for using radiological devices. “It is important that additional research be conducted into the long-term, heavy use of mobile phones,” says IARC Director Christopher Wild. “Pending the availability of such information, it is important to take pragmatic measures to reduce exposure [directly to the head], such as handsfree devices or texting.”

Additional resource: Epidemiologist Devra Davis, Ph.D., reports on this topic in Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation.

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Diabetes Linked to Dirty Air

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ealth wise, the air we breathe is just as important as the foods we eat, according to a recent report published in the journal Diabetes Care. The report is based on one of the first largescale, population-based studies linking diabetes prevalence with air pollution. According to researchers from Children’s Hospital Boston, a strong, consistent correlation exists between adult diabetes and particulate air pollution, an association that persists after adjustment for other risk factors such as obesity and ethnicity. The relationship was seen even at exposure levels below the current U.S. Environmental Protection Agency safety limit.

Green Veggies Boost Immunity

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esearchers reporting in the journal Cell have found another good reason to fill our plates with plenty of green vegetables like bok choy and broccoli: Tiny chemical compounds found in these healthful greens interact with the immune cells of the gut, known as intraepithelial lymphocytes (IEL), by effectively protecting them and boosting their numbers.

IELs, white blood cells that inhabit the lining of many body cavities and structures, are concentrated in the gastrointestinal tract, where their primary purpose is to destroy target cells that are infected by pathogens. Because pathogens frequently enter the body via the gastrointestinal tract, a high IEL count benefits overall health.

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QIGONG: A BOON FOR CANCER PATIENTS

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ancer patients that regularly practiced qigong, a 5,000-year-old combination of gentle exercise and meditation, for almost three months experienced significantly higher levels of well-being, improved cognitive functioning and less inflammation, compared to a control group. Dr. Byeongsang Oh, a clinical senior lecturer at the University of Sydney Medical School, in Australia, who led the study, says the reduced inflammation in patients that practiced medical qigong, a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine, was particularly significant.

The project involved 162 patients, aged 31 to 86; those assigned to the medical qigong group undertook a 10-week program of two supervised, 90-minute sessions per week.

They were also asked to practice an additional 30 minutes at home each day.

When the study began, there were no significant differences in measurements of quality of life, fatigue, mood status and inflammation between the intervention and control groups. However, “Patients that practiced medical qigong experienced significant improvements in quality of life, including greater physical, functional, social and emotional well-being, while the control group deteriorated in all of these areas,” reports Oh. He remarks that the study is the first such trial to measure the impact of medical qigong in patients with cancer.

“Several studies have indicated that chronic inflammation is associated with cancer incidence, progression and even survival,” Oh explains. He presented the findings at a recent American Society of Clinical Oncology conference.

Sweet Stuff Combats Infections

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oney’s use as a medicine was described on Sumerian clay tablets dating back 4,000 years, and ancient Egyptians made ointments of the sticky substance to treat wounds. Now, contemporary scientists have shown that manuka honey, which comes from New Zealand, could be an efficient way to clear chronically infected wounds and help reverse bacterial resistance to antibiotics.

Professor Rose Cooper, of the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, in the UK, has investigated how manuka honey interacts with bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Group A Streptococcus and methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). She discovered that the honey interfered with their growth, blocking the formation of biofilms that can wall off such bacteria from antibiotic remedies.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Book Battle

Reading Going Digital The number of Americans that prefer to read a book via an electronic reading device tripled in less than 12 months last year, but most still prefer to read a traditional, physical book. A survey of 1,000 American adults nationwide shows that 27 percent have now used a Kindle or similar product.

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Natural Easter Colors to Dye For From toddlers to tweens, many children eagerly anticipate one of spring’s most pleasurable rituals: coloring Easter eggs. This shared family activity allows kids to be hands-on artists, as they choose from a palette of cheerful hues to fashion little edible treasures. But youngsters that dip their hands into synthetic dyes can absorb chemicals through the skin that have been linked with allergic reactions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and with ADHD and hyperactivity, per a 2011 report by Science News. Keep their creations healthy and chemical-free by avoiding commercial food coloring and using easy-to-make, fruit- and veggie-based dyes instead.

The simplest way to use Earth-friendly shades is to add natural materials when boiling the eggs. Some suggestions: purple grape juice or crushed blueberries, for blue; liquid chlorophyll or spinach, for green; organic orange peels or ground turmeric, for yellow; cranberries, pickled beets, cherries or pomegranate juice, for pink and red; and yellow onion skins, cooked carrots, chili powder or paprika, for orange.

Then, follow these directions: Place the eggs in a single layer in a pan and add water to cover. Add one teaspoon of white vinegar (this helps the eggshells absorb color) and the natural dye material; use more material for more eggs or a more intense color. Bring the water to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer the eggs for 15 minutes. Remove the eggs and refrigerate them.

These naturally colored treats, more beautiful than their artificially enhanced cousins, will mimic Mother Nature’s softer, gentler tints. For a shiny appearance, rub some cooking oil onto the eggs when they are dry. Also remember that hard-cooked eggs are more perishable than raw ones, and should remain outside the refrigerator no more than two hours (so the one possibly found the day after Easter needs to hit the compost pile) and be consumed within one week.

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Driving Less and Enjoying it More Only 31 percent of American 16-year-olds had a driver’s license in 2008, down from 46 percent in 1983, according to a University of Michigan study published in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention.

Eighteen-year-old legal drivers decreased from 80 to 65 percent over the same period, as did adults in their 20s and 30s, although by not as much. A new survey by the car-sharing company Zipcar confirmed that those with licenses are trying to drive less, as well.

Altogether, more than half of drivers under the age of 44 are making efforts to reduce the time they spend in traffic. Factors supporting this trend include the high cost of gas and insurance, tighter restrictions on teen drivers in many states and congested roads.

In addition, Michael Sivak, a research professor at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, cites the importance of the Internet. “It is possible that the availability of virtual contact through electronic means reduces the need for actual contact among young people.” He also points out that, “Some young people feel that driving interferes with texting and other electronic communication.”

Public transit is filling part of the vacuum. The United States, which has long trailed other countries in mass transit usage, is catching on among younger generations.

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Greening-Up a Move Can Be Easy

ZippGo has launched a California concept poised to be picked up elsewhere as an alternative to traditional-style moving boxes. No one enjoys scrounging or purchasing and then assembling and taping cardboard boxes, only to discard them in a landfill afterward. A better solution is to rent task-designed plastic boxes made from recycled plastic that do the job more conveniently, efficiently and sustainably. Their service even delivers and picks them up. It’s a valuable green business opportunity in any economy.

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Bug Muscle

Biomimicry Presents a Solution for Drought With global temperatures continuing to rise and droughts expected to become more severe, Australian Edward Linacre has designed a beetleinspired device called Airdrop that is capable of extracting water from even the driest desert air. His invention recently won the prestigious global James Dyson award. “Biomimicry is a powerful weapon in an engineer’s armory,” comments Dyson.

Linacre, a graduate of Swinburne University of Technology, in Melbourne, wanted to solve the drought problem afflicting parts of his country. The lack of rain has brought dry, damaged soil, dead crops and mounting debt for farmers.

Rather than using complex, energy-intensive methods such as desalination or tapping into underground water sources, Airdrop’s source of water, the air, can be used anywhere in the world. The device delivers water to the roots of crops in dry areas by pushing air through a network of underground pipes and cooling it to the degree at which moisture condenses; then the water is pumped to the roots.

Linacre was inspired by the Namib beetle, which survives in areas that receive just half an inch of rain per year by consuming the dew it collects on the hydrophilic skin of its back.

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A brand-new online environmental tool from Low Impact Living, the Impact Calculator, measures the many footprints of a household’s lifestyle. With it, families can assess their specific carbon, energy, water, trash, wastewater and stormwater-runoff amounts.

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arents schooled in environmental principles strive to guide their children in like-minded directions.

How can we inspire them to join in addressing larger challenges without coming across as a lecturer about yet another obligation? Thankfully, there are many ways to make green living a feel-good, even easy and fun habit.

Cutting Consumerism

The most important factor is to live as an example. Parents best teach children to buy less by buying less themselves.

Discuss various considerations and ask for their opinions.

According to a recent study by Empower MediaMarketing, kids see 12 to 14 minutes of commercials for every hour of television screen time.

Talk about ads that target kids and how some retailers manipulate young audiences. Compare the advertised benefits of a new toy with their own experiences with it; does it measure up?

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Give kids attractive options and practice in making choices. “I tell them what a product contains and if it’s proven to cause health problems,” says Mary Marsh, a mother of three in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. “I also will tell them about a natural alternative. I really want them to make these important decisions themselves. I can’t decide for them later on.”

Taming Trash

Challenge children to find reusable alternatives to disposable household items. Turn it into a game; conduct experiments to see how well the alternatives work and try their ideas.

Put a spin on recycling. Instead of rinsing milk jugs and putting them out for recycling, save some to create an igloo indoors. Unwind that old sweater and use it in artwork. Cut apart old jeans and turn them into skirts. Decorate glass jars and repurpose them as storage for pantry foods and miscellany.

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Take children to the local dump to identify items that could be recycled or reused. University of Utah research attests that half of all U.S. garbage could be recycled. In practice, we settle for about 2 percent.

Encourage youngsters to make their opinions known. When a toy’s package is much larger than it needs to be, help them write the maker a letter asking the manufacturer to green their business.

Creating Concern

Help children become experts. “Kids can inspire their friends and parents to be more environmentally conscious,” advises Dr. Moshe Lewis, chief of physical medicine and rehab at the California Pacific Medical Center, in San Francisco.

Surround the family with nature.

“Kids are naturally curious. As they learn about the natural habitat of animals, their importance in the ecosystem and how beautiful they are, they develop an appreciation for the diverse flora and fauna species on Earth,” says Lewis.

Barbara Smith started the Bow Wow Meow Kids Club at the Almost Home humane shelter, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, so that more children could visit the animals. “Volunteering at the shelter has more benefits for kids than just playing with cats and dogs,” says Smith. “It teaches how to be kind, how to earn trust and try to heal. It teaches them to be humane.”

Involve kids in choosing good food. “I like to produce some food at home so we can lessen our footprints a bit more,” says Marsh. Two of her children help care for the family’s quails and collect eggs. The third creates cartoons about the downside of factory farms.

Health Counselor Brooke Randolph, of Indianapolis, Indiana. “Focus on what could happen, instead of what will.”

Look for the positives. “A single choice is not causing global warming or the extinction of a species; rather, it is a build-up of several choices, made by many people, over and over again.”

Talk about current incremental changes that are helping.

Make doable, Earth-friendly goals and act together to make a difference.

“No matter how small it is,” says Randolph, “if children feel they are doing something positive, they can feel more in control.”

Finally, encourage self-expression.

“For kids, being able to verbalize or express their feelings is critical,” says Lewis. “Sometimes, this requires more than just talk therapy. I have found that art and other creative expressions are a way to work through various emotions.”

Hilary Ferrand is a freelance writer in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

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or many, spring brings joy via outdoor activities amid blossoming flowers and blooming trees, as they visit parks, hike through meadows and jog along roads in the warming air. For millions of allergy sufferers, however, the attendant airborne pollen brings bedeviling sneezes, congestion, teary eyes and runny noses. Hay fever alone, which affects 35 million Americans, shuts many of us indoors. Before resorting to such an extreme measure, try controlling allergic reactions using some of these simple suggestions.

The Mayo Clinic recommends that we begin by reducing exposure to allergy triggers: n Stay indoors on dry, windy days and early mornings, when pollen counts are high. The best time to be outside is after a good rain, which helps clear pollen from the air. n Remove clothes previously worn outside. Immediately after coming inside, shower thoroughly to rinse off pollen. n Don’t hang laundry outside, because pollen may stick to it, especially sheets and towels.

air conditioner in both the house and car, and use highefficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, especially in the bedroom; most cost less than $100. Make sure the vacuum cleaner has a HEPA filter, too. Keep indoor air comfortably dry with a dehumidifier.

For those that love being outdoors, several natural remedies can help. Dr. Roger Morrison, a holistic physician in Point Richmond, California, likes targeted, widely available, over-the-counter homeopathic medicines. Carefully read labels to match specific symptoms with those noted on individual remedies.

For example, for a badly dripping nose, Allium cepa may be the most helpful remedy. It helps lessen nasal discharge, plus reduce sneezing and congestive headaches that can accompany allergies.

If allergy symptoms center around the eyes, causing itching, burning, redness and tears, then homeopathic Euphrasia is a better choice. If nighttime post-nasal drainage leads to coughing upon waking, Euphrasia can help, as well.

Pulsatilla helps people whose allergies are worse when they enter a warm room or feel congested when they lie down at night.

Homeopathic remedies generally are available for less than $10. If symptoms don’t improve in three days, stop and try a different homeopathic remedy.

Homeopathic practitioner Dr. Greg Meyer, in Phoenix, Arizona, says that many of his patients benefit from taking herbs and other natural supplements, and one of the most effective for hay fever is Urtica dioica (stinging nettles). Studies reported in Planta Medica: Journal of Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research, showed that after one week, nearly two-thirds of the participants taking two 300 milligram (mg) capsules of freeze-dried nettles experienced decreased sneezing and itching. Dr. Andrew Weil, of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, in Tucson, recommends taking 250 mg of freeze-dried nettles extract every two to four hours until symptoms subside.

Quercitin is another useful herb. By preventing release of histamine, it also works to lessen the sneezing and itching that accompany allergies. Take 400 mg twice a day before

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Diana Danna, an integrative nurse practitioner in Staten Island, New York, suggests the age-old remedy of a neti pot to relieve congested nasal passageways. It may take a bit of practice, but she’s seen how rinsing the sinuses with a warm saltwater solution can reduce congestion and make breathing easier.

An over-the-counter squeeze bottle can substitute for a neti pot, as can NeilMed Sinus Rinse. Danna suggests rinsing twice a day for best results.

Simple dietary modifications often yield promising results, as well. Stick to non-mucous-producing foods and eat more foods that give a boost to the body’s natural immune system. Whole grains, fruits and vegetables and raw nuts and seeds fit both categories, as do lean proteins like fresh fish and organic meats. Drinking plenty of clean water flushes the system and thins secretions.

Foods that tend to cause the most problems for allergy sufferers include dairy products, fried and processed foods and refined sugars and flours.

Adding essential fatty acids to a diet has benefits beyond allergy relief.

In my own practice, I’ve seen how patients that take one to two tablespoons of flaxseed oil or three grams of fish oil during the spring months breathe more easily when outdoors. They also delight in healthier looking skin, shinier hair and harder nails.

Trying these approaches may well turn spring into a favorite time of year for everyone.

Lauri Grossman, a doctor of chiropractic and certified classical homeopath, practices in Manhattan, NY. She also chairs the American Medical College of Homeopathy’s department of humanism, in Phoenix, AZ. Learn more at amcofh.org and HomeopathyCafe.com.

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Waste Not, Want Not 10 Ways to Reduce Costly Food Waste by amber lanier nagle

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ost of us regularly discard food items—week-old cooked pasta, stale cereal, half a loaf of moldy bread, suspicious leftovers and other foods we fail to eat before they perish. But consider that the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) reports that 40 percent of all edible food products in the United States— comprising 34 million tons—is wasted each year.

Food waste occurs at all levels of the supply chain. Farm fresh fruits and vegetables are often left unharvested because their appearance does not meet aesthetic standards imposed by grocery stores, and pieces bruised or marred during shipping and handling are routinely discarded. Many restaurants serve supersized portions of food, even though much of it is left on plates when customers leave, and thrown into dumpsters. Plus, many shoppers buy more than they need.

With a little care and a more enlightened system, we could help prevent much of the waste and better address hunger in the United States. Researchers estimate that Americans could feed 25 million people if we collectively reduced our commercial and consumer food waste by just 20 percent.

From an environmental standpoint, wasted food equals wasted water, energy and chemicals. Producing, packaging and transporting these food items generate pollution—all for nothing: a zero percent return on our dollars.

Food waste represents the single largest component of all municipal solid waste now going into landfills. Although it is biodegradable when properly exposed to sunlight, air and moisture, decomposing food releases significant amounts of methane, a heat-trapping greenhouse gas that is more than 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide (CO2).

Ten tips make it possible to reduce our “food print”.

Shop smarter. Preplan meals for the week, including non-cooking days and leftover days. Make a shopping list and stick to it after inventorying the pantry, fridge and freezer. Buy produce in smaller quantities to use within a few days. Because we tend to overbuy when we’re hungry, don’t walk the aisles with a growling stomach.

Organize the refrigerator. Place leftovers at eye level in the fridge, so they are front-and-center anytime someone opens it. When stowing groceries, slide older items to the front.

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Freeze foods. Many food items will last for months in the freezer in appropriate storage bags and containers.

Share surplus food. For larger dishes such as casseroles and crockpot meals, invite a friend over for supper, deliver a plate to an elderly neighbor or pack leftovers to share with coworkers. Donate extra nonperishable or unspoiled food items to a local soup kitchen, food bank or pantry or homeless shelter.

Store food properly. To maximize food’s edible life, set the fridge between 35 and 38 degrees Fahrenheit and arrange containers so that air circulates around items; the coldest areas are near the back and bottom of the unit. For fruits and vegetables stored in plastic bags or designated bins or containers, squeeze out air and close tightly to reduce the damaging effects of exposure to oxygen.

Buy ugly fruits and veggies.

Grocery stores and markets throw out a substantial volume of vegetables and fruits because their size, shape or color is deemed less than ideal. Purchase produce with cosmetic blemishes to save perfectly good, overlooked food from being discarded as waste.

Use soft fruits and wilted vegetables. Soft, overripe fruits can be converted to jellies, jams, pies, cobblers, milkshakes and smoothies. Wilted carrots, limp celery, soft tomatoes and droopy broccoli can be chopped up and blended into soups, stews, juices and vegetable stocks.

Dish up smaller portions. Smaller portions are healthier and allow leftovers for another meal.

Take home a doggie bag. Only about half of restaurant diners take leftovers home. Ask to have unfinished food boxed in a recyclable container, and then enjoy it for lunch or dinner within two days.

Compost routinely. If, despite daily best efforts, food waste still occurs, recycle it with meal preparation scraps into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Create an outdoor compost heap, or compost cooked and uncooked meats, food scraps and small

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As we all innately know, spending time in nature is good for our body, mind and spirit. It’s why we’re attracted to green places, flowers, lakes, fresh air and sunshine. Taking a nature walk—affording plenty of fresh air and exercise in a quiet setting—has traditionally been prescribed for good health. That raises a question: How much natural healing are we sacrificing when we spend most of our days indoors?

In Japan, a group of medical researchers and government-affiliated forest organizations support the creation of forest therapy centers, where people enjoy the trails and guided walks and also receive free medical checkups under the trees. Since 1984, they have been studying the health benefits of walking in the woods, termed shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. There are now more than 30 such officially designated sites.

In related studies, scientists from Japan’s Nippon Medical School and Chiba University tracked positive physiological changes in individuals walking in the woods compared with city walkers. Early results were published in the International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology, European Journal of Applied Physiology and Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents. Forest walkers showed: n Lower concentrations of salivary cortisol, known as the stress hormone n Lower blood pressure and heart rate n Reduction of adrenaline and noradrenalin, also stress-related hormones n Increase in immunity-boosting natural killer (NK) cell activity, and the numbers of NK cells and anti-cancer

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The researchers theorized that organic compounds called phytoncides, produced by trees and other plants as a protection from disease, insects and fungus, were also producing beneficial natural killer cells in people in the forests. In a study that exposed participants to phytoncides via aromatic oils fed through a humidifier in a hotel room, the researchers found similar increases in NK levels.

A 2011 study by Nippon Medical School’s department of hygiene and public health showed that the resulting increase in NK cells lasted for 30 days.

They concluded that a monthly walk in the woods could help people maintain a higher level of protective NK activity and perhaps even have a preventive effect on cancer generation and progression.

Qing Li, Ph.D., the assistant professor leading several of these studies, suggests that dense forest areas are more effective at boosting immunity than city parks and gardens. He also reports that phytoncide concentrations increase during summer growing seasons and decrease during the winter, although they are still present in tree trunks even when the trees are deciduous.

Li further suggests that walks in the woods should be conducted at a leisurely pace. For stress reduction, he suggests four hours of walking, covering a generous 3 miles, or 2 hours walking about 1.5 miles. For cancerprotecting effects, he suggests regularly

spending three days and two nights in a forested area.

“Carry water and drink when you’re thirsty,” says Li. “Find a place that pleases you and sit and enjoy the scenery.” He adds that relaxing in a hot tub or spa counts as a perfect end to a day of forest bathing.

Li foresees a future in which patients diagnosed with high blood pressure or hypertension may receive a forest bathing prescription, but counsels that shinrin-yoku is considered preventive, rather than therapeutic, medicine.

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GREEN HOME CHECKLIST Room-by-Room Steps We Can Take, Starting Right Now by crissy trask

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reen living is being embraced by more folks than ever, in ways both large and small, giving the Earth some much-needed kindness. If you’re interested in some good ideas that fall between a total home solar installation and basic recycling—with many delivering big impacts—check out Natural Awakenings’ room-by-room green checklist. You’ll find inspired, practical changes that are doable starting right now.

Kitchen

The kitchen can be a hot spot for waste.

Eileen Green, with EcoEvaluator.com, says that reducing waste, conserving water and increasing energy efficiency are all important considerations within an environmentally friendly kitchen.

4 Eat up food. Each year, a typical household discards an estimated 474 pounds of food waste, according to University of Arizona research—at

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large economic and environmental cost. Buying more fresh food than we can eat before the expiration date is up and allowing leftovers to expire in the fridge are culprits. “Drawing up menus and avoiding buying on impulse can help,” advises Green.

Compost food scraps at home or sign up for curbside composting, if it’s offered locally. Disposing of food in garbage disposals or landfills is not environmentally sound.

4 Dispense with disposables. Replace disposable paper and plastic products with durable, lasting alternatives: cloth napkins instead of paper; dishwashersafe serving ware instead of single-use paper or plastic; glass or recycled food storage containers in place of throwaway plastic bags and wrap; and natural fiber dishcloths to replace paper towels and plastic sponges.

4 Clean naturally. Chemical powerhouses have become the norm in

household cleaning products, but they are not essential. Non-toxic cleaners are up to the task, from cleaning a sink to an oven.

4 Shop for the Energy Star logo. Appliances bearing the Energy Star logo are up to 50 percent more energy efficient than standard ones. This translates to significant savings in annual operating costs.

4 Filter water with less waste. Bottled water is expensive and wasteful. Instead, purchase a home-filtering system that uses recycled or reusable filters.

On the road, carry tasty filtered water in a reusable glass bottle.

4 Conserve water. Run dishwashers only when fully loaded and fill the sink with water, rather than running it down the drain, when washing by hand. Use water only to wet and rinse; otherwise turn it off.

4 Phase out non-stick skillets. Teflon coatings can leach toxins when damaged or overheated. Play it safe and begin assembling a set of cookware that includes properly seasoned cast iron, which is naturally non-stick.

4 Avoid cheap reusable shopping bags. Flimsy reusable bags end up as trash within a few months under normal use. Buy a set of high quality reusable bags that will give years of use.

Bedrooms

“Most people spend more time in the bedroom than in any other room of the house,” remarks Huffington Post Eco Etiquette columnist Jennifer Grayson.

“So it’s important to focus on making bedrooms as green and healthy as possible.” She advocates paying special attention to sleepwear, bedding and furniture people sleep on.

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4 Start with a good foundation. Box springs can be constructed of plywood or particleboard, which commonly contain formaldehyde, classified as a probable human carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a toxic air contaminant by the state of California. Choose those that have been certified as formaldehyde-free or with low emissions. A platform bed made of Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood, sourced from sustainably managed forests, is a healthy alternative.

4 Don’t sleep on a cloud of chemicals.

“If your face is pressed up against a conventional mattress for seven hours a night, then you’re going to be breathing in whatever chemicals are off-gassing from that mattress for seven hours a night,” warns Grayson.

Mattresses are commonly treated with fire-retardant chemicals to comply with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission rules. To avoid toxic chemicals like the hydrocarbon toluene, emitted from mattresses stuffed with polyurethane foam, instead look for untreated, wool-covered mattresses (wool is a natural fire retardant) filled with natural latex or containing a spring system wrapped with organic cotton batting.

Non-organic cotton production relies on lots of hazardous synthetic chemicals in its production. Organic cotton, linen and wool bedding are safer bets, especially when certified to meet strict environmental standards.

4 Block the afternoon sun. During the day, shut off air-conditioning vents inside bedrooms and block the afternoon sun with interior or exterior solar shades. By day’s end, even in warm climates, bedrooms should be cool enough for sleeping with the addition of a slight breeze from an open window or a slow-running floor or ceiling fan.

4 Go wireless. It’s impossible to completely avoid electromagnetic radiation from today’s technologies, so lower exposure in the bedroom by removing electronic devices and placing electrical items at least five feet away from the bed.

4 Forget fabric softeners. Most

fabric softeners contain highly toxic chemicals that latch onto sheets and can be inhaled or absorbed directly into the bloodstream through skin.

Instead, add a quarter-cup of baking soda to the wash cycle to soften sheets and other laundry.

4 Leave the lights off. Motion-detecting nightlights save energy while allowing safe passage in the wee hours.

Laundry Room

In a typical U.S. home, the washing machine accounts for 21 percent of home water use and combined, the washer and dryer comprise 5 to 8 percent of home energy demands. Diane MacEachern, founder of BigGreenPurse.com and author of Big Green Purse: Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener World, explains that a good way to conserve key resources is to use these appliances less—reducing the number of loads and drying items on outdoor clotheslines or indoor racks.

MacEachern says, “You can probably wash things like sweatshirts and blue jeans less frequently without much consequence, and a clothesline requires no energy other than the sun.”

Also, make sure that whatever goes into the washer or dryer with clothes is nontoxic, or else you’ll be wearing toxic chemical residues next to your skin all day, cautions MacEachern.

4 Replace an old machine. A washer or dryer that is older than 10 years has hidden costs. EnergyStar.gov notes that an older machine uses more energy and can cost from 10 to 75 percent more to operate than a new, high-efficiency appliance.

4 Choose eco-friendly laundry products. Conventional laundry soaps contain chemicals that can be problematic for us and wreak havoc on marine ecosystems. Look for cold-water brands that are fragrance- and phosphate-free.

4 Switch to concentrates. Concentrated detergents translate to less energy used in shipping, less waste and more value.

4 Stop static cling without dryer sheets. Never over-dry clothes and always dry natural fibers separately from synthetics to prevent static cling.

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4 Select cold water. On average, only 10 percent of the energy used by a clothes washer runs the machine; the other 90 percent goes to heat the water.

The typical American household does about 400 loads of laundry each year, resulting in much energy squandered on hot water. With the exception of laundering greasy spots or stubborn stains, routinely wash in cold water, using a cold-water eco-detergent.

The smallest room in the house is a disproportionately large contributor to household environmental impacts. In an average non-conservation-minded American home, 38,000 gallons of water annually go down the drains and toilet. “Along with that water,” says MacEachern, “You’ll be washing lots of personal care and cleaning products down the drain, as well, where they could get into local natural water supplies and make life difficult for birds, frogs and fish.”

Sara Snow, television host and author of Sara Snow’s Fresh Living: The Essential Room-by-Room Guide to a Greener, Healthier Family and Home, cautions against personal skin care products with questionable chemical ingredients. “A good percentage of them are being absorbed right into our bloodstream, so focus on ingredients that do no harm; ones that help our bodies instead, such as nourishing and healing botanicals.”

4 Install a clothesline. Running a dryer for just 40 minutes can use the energy equivalent of a 15-watt, compact fluorescent bulb lit for a week. Stretch out a line and hang clothes outside to dry in the fresh air to save about $100 a year on electric bills. The sun imparts a disinfectant benefit as a bonus.

4 Slow the flow. Ultra-efficient showerheads use as little as 1 gallon per minute (gpm); aerated types that mix air into the water stream to enhance pressure provide a good soak and rinse using less than half the water than some other low-flow showerheads. At the sink, aerators should flow between

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0.5 and 1 gpm—plenty of pressure for brushing teeth and washing hands.

4 Flush responsibly. According to the EPA, the toilet alone can use 27 percent of household water. Replace older toilets (pre-1994) with new, higher efficiency models for savings of two to six gallons per flush.

4 Heat water wisely. A tankless water heater supplies instantaneous hot water only as needed. Or, install a timer on a traditional water heater to cut warming time to a few hours a day at most.

4 Shun a plastic shower curtain. Poly-

vinyl chloride (PVC) has been called “the poison plastic” for its highly toxic lifecycle, which includes the release of dioxins into the air and water. These toxic chemicals persist in ecosystems and can cause cancer.

PVC shower curtains are also a short-life product that cannot be recycled, so switch to a PVC-free alternative. Organic hemp is the eco-shower curtain gold standard.

4 Ban antibacterial products. Triclosan is a popular antibacterial agent found in many household cleaners, hand soaps, cosmetics and even

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by Crissy Trask Kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms until they are no longer visible when viewed at eye level. earn the most attention in greening up our homes, but what about the miscellaneous spaces? Attics, garages, closets Entry Hall and entry halls can get overlooked, 4 Leave shoes, along with allergens and although they also yield benefits from dirt, at the door for a healthier home. some green-minded attention. Here are 4 Reduce unwanted mail by opttips for the most common “un-rooms” ing out of catalogs, credit card and to get the ball rolling. insurance offers and Direct Marketing Association-member mailings at Garage CatalogChoice.org, OptOutPrescreen.

4 Empty the car of extra weight and com and DMAChoice.org, respectively. optimally inflate tires to improve gas 4 Doormats made from recycled mileage by up to 5 percent. plastic soda bottles keep millions of 4 Replace poisonous windshield them from entering landfills. wiper fluid with a make-it-yourself solution that combines seven cups of Closets distilled water, one-half-cup isopropyl 4 Get organized with bins and shelves alcohol and one-half-teaspoon ecomade from recycled plastic, reclaimed dishwashing liquid. Properly dispose wood, salvaged and repurposed of old wiper fluid in a boldly labeled items, formaldehyde-free plant-based container at a hazardous waste center. boards or Forest Stewardship Council4 Clean with a broom instead of a certified wood. hose to save water.

4 Shop for local, previously owned clothes and accessories from consignAttic ment boutiques, thrift stores or a local 4 Install a whole-house fan to pull clothing swap. warm air out of the attic, keeping 4 Slip into some vegan or Earthrooms below cooler. friendly shoes; there’s a lot more to 4 Blanket the attic with a reflective choose from than hemp sandals. heat barrier to reflect heat before it has a chance to enter.

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toothpaste. It’s also a registered pesticide and probable human carcinogen that’s showing up in the environment and children’s urine. The Mayo Clinic suggests that triclosan may contribute to the development of antibioticresistant germs and harm the immune system, making us more susceptible to bacteria.

4 Install a shower filter that removes chlorine. Chlorine, which is increasingly being linked to some cancers, is used by many municipalities to disinfect water supplies. People absorb more chlorine through the skin and by inhaling chlorine vapors when bathing and showering than from drinking it.

4 Use recycled and unbleached paper products. Using recycled bath tissue helps close the recycling loop on all the paper we dutifully recycle at the curb. Unbleached varieties keep chlorine byproducts like dioxins out of the environment.

4 Remove bad odors instead of covering them up. In a University of California study, chemical air fresheners were found to have higher concentrations of polluting volatile organic compounds (VOC) than any other household cleaning product. Long-term exposure to some VOCs have been linked with adverse health effects.

This Natural Awakenings checklist suggests steps that are possible in making any home healthier, safer and more enjoyable. Start checking off items today and begin shrinking the family’s ecological footprint right away.

Crissy Trask is the founder of Green Matters.com and author of the bestselling, It’s Easy Being Green: A Handbook for Earth-Friendly Living. Follow her at Twitter.com/greenmatters.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 29 The Mystical Mind - 6-8 pm. Harness your mind to transform the world around you. Can't change the world? Then change your mind to change your world. $25. Mott Community Education, LAPEER. 810-667-6546.

Aura Reading - 1-6pm. Aura Photos and a detailed reading. You will be amazed at the insight and clarity! Printouts available for add fee. $10. Lotus Healing Arts Center, 6015 W Pierson Rd Ste 3, FLUSHING. Jamie Brandow 810-874-1759. See ad page 30.

FRIDAY, MARCH 30 Jean's 40th Birthday Bash - 7:30-9pm. Vegan Pot Luck, Tribal Dancing by Karmic Roots, Live music by Ryan Paul Cates. All donations for "The Pink Fund Charity." Come and join the fun.

Donation. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Therapeutic-Grade Oils Demonstration - 10am5pm. Young Living Essential Oils Distributor, Irene Marz will utilize the therapeutic-grade oils in her exhibit at the 5th Annual Spring Into Health Fair/ Expo. Stop by her booth and experience the superior oils. Genesys Conference Center, 805 Health Park Blvd, GRAND BLANC. See ad page 29.

Natural Weight Loss Event - 10am-2pm. All the support and resources you need to meet your weight loss goals in one place! Free lectures and vendor resource booths. Health & Fitness Assesments for only $10. Acupuncture treatments also available for a fee. Healthy Happy Whole, 317 S Elm, OWOSSO. 989-720-HEAL. See ad page 29.

Gardening Class - 2pm. Learn about container gardening, succession gardening as well as how to make tomato cages and trellises. $20/person. Me,

My Health and Eyes, 1971 Silverbell Rd, LAKE ORION. Info: 248-393-8633.

5th Annual Spring Into Health Expo - 10am-5pm.

Speakers, exhibits, demonstrations and displays, all themed to naturally healthy, sustainable and earthfriendly living. FREE admission to event, FREE parking, FREE admission to speakers. Genesys Banquet and Conference Center, GRAND BLANC. Info: 248-628-0125.

Silver Valley Hike - 10am. Distance: 5 miles, Level of difficulty: Moderate. Hike the Silver Valley near Tawas.Contact Hike Leader if you want to join those carpooling at 8:00 am from the CLIO Car Pool Lot at M-57, West of I-75. Info: Denny Crispell 989-624-5038.

SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Living Green Expo - 1-5:30pm. 2nd annual Expo will offer speakers & exhibits showing an all natural way to better living featuring organic foods and alternative healing.Baker S-M52 Donation. The Community and Teaching Garden, Baker Welcome Center, South M-52, OWOSSO. Tracey Peltier 989-413-3728.

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Preschool Nature Club-Baby Animals - 1pm. Even though there might still be snow on the ground, some of the animals are beginning to raise their families! Listen to a story, go on a short hike, do a craft and have a snack with your toddler. Children 3-6 accompanied by an adult. $3/child. Preregister.

Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center located near MOUNT CLEMENS, please call 586-463-4332.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3 Easter Egg Coloring – 6-8pm. Family fun with Easter Eggs that your kids will be dying to try. $15/ child, parents free. Mott Community Education, LAPEER, 810-667-6546.

Lee Rossano, CNC - 7-9pm. Come hear Lee Rossano,CNC explain benefits of detoxing & weight loss. The right & wrong ways accomplish a great detox! You don't want to miss this!! $10 walk-ins.

Mind & Body Fitness @ The Studio, 67529 Main St, RICHMOND. Darlene Daniels 586-430-9876.

Natural Egg Dyeing - 1pm. Dye your holiday eggs using natural materials. You’ll also learn how to make simple patterns on the eggs. Bring no more than two hard-boiled eggs per person. Ages 6+. $3/ person. Preregister. Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center located near MOUNT CLEMENS, please call 586-463-4332.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 Tip to Toe Health Series - 1-2pm. Learn about how foods are broken down, absorbed, & used in the body to deliver the nutrients you must have every day. "Chew on This" Seminar. FREE. Sponsored by FAMILY Pharmacy & Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Natural remedies, supplements, & nutrition are also covered. Many freebies & drawings Rosehaven Manor, 3900 Hammerberg Road, FLINT. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 10.

Tip to Toe Health Series - 2:30-3:30pm. See description above 1pm. FREE. Genesee Gardens, 4495 Calkins Road, FLINT TOWNSHIP. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 10.

THURSDAY, APRIL 5 Hypnosis to Take Control of Your Life – 6:308:30pm. Try hypnosis to manage your weight, give up those cigarettes, or release tension and stress! $25. Mott Community Education, LAPEER, 810667-6546.

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Tip to Toe Health Series - 1-2pm. See description Apr. 4th, 1pm. Sponsored by FAMILY Pharmacy & Cancer Treatment Centers of America. FREE. Grand Blanc Senior Center, 12632 Pagels Drive, GRAND BLANC. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 6 The Joy of Foraging! - 1-5pm. Explore the grounds at the Strawbale Studio (eco-skills program) & learn uses of 20 local, wild plants. Take plants home.

Potluck/bonfire 6-10p. $25. Strawbale Studio , 2691 Noble Rd, OXFORD. Deanne Bednar 248628-1887.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge Walk 10am. Distance: 5 miles, Level of Difficulty: Easy.

Join us hiking this interesting nature refuge. Contact Hike Leader if interested in carpooling at 9:00 am from the Carpool lot at I-75 Clio exit West side of the overpass. No dogs. I-75 N to CLIO exit. Info/ directions: Denny Crispell 989-624-5038.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10 Tip to Toe Health Series - 6-7pm. See description Apr. 4th, 1pm. Sponsored by FAMILY Pharmacy & Cancer Treatment Centers of America. FREE. Davison Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer Road, DAVISON. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 10.

Wheatgrass and Sprouts Juicing - 6:30-7:30pm.

Come and learn how to increase your energy and health while building your immune system and detoxifying your body. Taught by Anca $10.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 Sierra Club Board Meeting - 6pm. (open to the public). Followed by Program Meeting at 7:30pm.

Join us in learning more about the environment.

Informative Program & General Membership Mott Community College 1401 East Court Street, FLINT. Info: Denny Crispell 989-624-5038 or Mike Haley 810-686-6354.

FRIDAY, APRIL 13 Second Friday Artwalk: Buckham Gallery 6:30pm. Distance: 1 Mile, Level of Difficulty: Easy. 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 1/2 W. Second Street, FLINT. Mike Haley 810-686-6354.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 Earth Day Celebration - 10am-3pm. Fun & educational for entire family. "Green" artisans & local growers items for sale. Live animals, recycled art show, presentations, exhibits & more. FREE. UM-Flint at Harding Mott University Ctr, 303 E. Kearsley, FLINT. Lora Rometsch 810-766-6763.

Annual Earth Day and Garden Celebration 9am. Level of Difficulty: Easy. UM-Flint Campus.

Contact: Mike Lane, UM-FLINT 810-766-6763.

Free Spring Cleaning Health - 12-3pm. Seminar to learn herbal remedies for cancer, heart disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS. FREE. Main Flint Public Library, 1026 E.Kearsley St, FLINT. Info: Charma Dompreh 810-237-0872.

Flint Farmer's Market or FIA Urban Hike -

10am. Distance: 1 Mile, Level of difficulty: Easy.

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. Info: Mike Haley 810-686-6354

TUESDAY, APRIL 17 Ground Covers – 6:30-8:30 pm. More than 100 different plants for your landscape to suppress weeds, stabilize slopes, fill spaces and add color to your garden. $25. Mott Community Education, LAPEER, 810-667-6546.

Gretchen of Natural Wellness - 7-9. She will discuss an overall plan to enhance the immune system &promote optimal health. She has a passion for functional medicine techniques exp cancer $10 walk-ins. Mind & Body Fitness @ The Studio, 67529 Main St, RICHMOND. Darlene Daniels 586-430-9876.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 Tip to Toe Health Series - 10:30-11:30am. See description Apr. 4th, 1pm. Sponsored by FAMILY Pharmacy & Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

FREE. Lockwood of Burton, 2173 S. Center Road, BURTON. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 10.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Wellness Fair - 1-6pm. Auricular Acupuncture, Reiki, Chair Massage, Thai Yoga Massage, FREE BioMat & Zyto Compass Sessions, Aura Photos, Psychic Readers & More! A day of fun $3. Lotus Healing Arts Center, 6015 W Pierson Rd Ste 3, FLUSHING. Jamie Brandow 810-874-1759. See

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Celebrate: John Muir's Birthday - 9am. Join Sierra Club & WildOnes at the Flint Farmer's Market. First come/first served for free white pine tree seedlings (Michigan State Tree) and for Michigan Native plant seeds. Celebrate John Muir's birthday by making summer plans to enjoy, protect and preservse your native Michigan environment.

Flint Farmers Market, 420 E. Boulevard, FLINT. Info: Sue Lossing 810-735-6303 Earth Day Cleanup - 9am-noon. Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up our environment. Parents and scout leaders, this is a perfect time to bring your kids out to the farm. Volunteers can enjoy a free lunch and wagon ride in thanks for their help.

Preregister. Farm Center of Wolcott Mill Metropark in RAY TOWNSHIP. 586-752-5932.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22 Earth Day Making Paper - 2pm. In honor of Earth Day, discover ways of recycling by making paper.

Plus discover ways of using old paper to create new paper for crafts and writing. $5/person. Preregister.

Historic Center of Wolcott Mill Metropark in RAY TOWNSHIP. 586-749-5997.

Vegetarian Taste Extravaganza - 1:30-4pm. Food Tasting Open House-enjoy 40+ samples, lower risk of deadly lifestyle diseases, improve health, increase energy & lose pounds. Preregister save $3 $10. First Flint SDA Church, G4285 Beecher Rd, FLINT. Register 810-732-1690.

THURSDAY, APRIL 26 Grandma’s Home Remedies – 6-8pm. Learn tips and tricks from grandma for a healthier "YOU". $25. Mott Community Education, LAPEER, 810-

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 Group Hypnosis for Weight Loss - 6-8pm.

Hypnosis for Weight Loss & Healthy Eating. This powerful group hypnosis will give you powerful suggestions for craving healthy eating. Bring a friend! $20. Lotus Healing Arts Center, 6015 W Pierson Rd Suite 3, FLUSHING. Jamie Brandow 810-874-1759. See ad page 30.

Partner Yin Yoga - 7:30-9pm. Yin poses will be held in togetherness for long periods of time with your partner to create a deep connection to your bodies. All levels are welcome. $25.00. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Auricular Acupuncture Clinic - 10am-12pm.

Stop Smoking, Cravings, Pain, Anxiety, Stress, Addictions. This clinic will give you basic overview and allow you to experience all the benefits. $25.

Lotus Healing Arts Center, 6015 W Pierson Rd Ste 3, FLUSHING. Jamie Brandow 810-874-1759.

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Flint River Watershed Council Annual Community and River Clean-Up - 9am-Noon.

Join others in helping to keep our watershed clean.

Sites in GENESEE, LAPEER, AND OAKLAND COUNTIES. Contact the Flint River Watershed Coalition for more information Sue Lossing 810735-6303.

Friends of the Flint River Clean-up - 9am-noon.

Help keep the watershed clean and help riders enjoy this wonderful trail along the Flint River. Through the Friends of the Flint River Trail 2pm Sunday

Rides (May through October) many people utilized this trail in 2011. Meet at VietNam Veteran's Park - on James P. Cole Blvd, just south of Hamilton Ave (between Longway and Hamilton), FLINT. on the west side of the river. Info: Jack Minore 810-252-5258.

Spring Festival - Sat/Sun, April 28/29. Enjoy a fun-filled weekend of activities for the whole family. This two-day event centers around shearing the farm’s flock of sheep. Other activities include horse-drawn hayrides, candle dipping, wool spinning, weaving, a Border collie demonstration and entertainment by Rosco the Clown. Kensington Metropark Farm Center located near MILFORD/ BRIGHTON. 800-477-3178.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29 "Welcome Spring" Paddle - Time TBD. Keepers of the Shiawassee event. Come and celebrate Spring with others at our State Park in HOLLY. Seven Lakes State Park; 14390 Fish Lake Road. Contact Leader Maggie Yerman for more information. 810735-9570.

TUESDAY, MAY 1 Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardening – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn the basics of designing and maintaining a colorful garden that is sure to attract our winged friends. $25. Mott Community Education, LAPEER, 810-667-6546.

Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do... but how much love we put in that action. ~Mother Teresa

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Creating A World That Works For All - 10am.

Celebration of Spirit: music, laughter, meditation, inspiration, spiritual community. Making a difference by being the change we wish to see. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, CLARKSTON. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192.

New class: yolates - 9:30-10:30am. A great mix of Pilates and yoga to give you the best of both classes. $10 for walk ins. Mind & Body Fitness @ The Studio, 67529 Main St, RICHMOND. Darlene Daniels 586-430-9876.

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.

Slow Flow Yoga with Noreen Daly CYT - 5:45pm.

Wednesdays also. For beginners to intermediate, this class provides a gentle pace of moving from one posture to the next. You will feel invigorated, strengthened, lengthened and focused. First class free, $8/class or $42 for 6. Peace Unity Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, CLARKSTON. 248-625-5192.

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.

Community Meditation - 7pm (doors open at 6:30). Everyone Welcome. Prayer is talking to God. Meditation is listening to God. Suggested Love Donation $5. Meditation Self-Healing Center, 244 Law Street, LAPEER. Info: 810-356-5021.

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Tai Chi Classes - 6:30-7:30pm. Thru 2/21 and 2/28-4/24 (With 4/3 off). Slow, graceful and rhythmic exercise, which originated in china. It is often referred to as meditation in movement or swimming in air and combines deep breathing, relaxation, concentration and slow, gentle, structured movement to exercise the body and mind and strengthen one's internal energy. Wear warm soaks or Tai Chi shoes and comfortable clothes. Taught by Eric Scott, 22 years experience.

8 classes/$80 or call for drop-in rates. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet 810-667-2101. See ad inside back cover.

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. JLiving Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVISBURG. Jules 248-390-9270.

Yoga mix - 9:45-10:45am. A mixture between slow flow & vinyasa. You will feel invigorated&refreshed. $10 walk ins. Mind & Body Fitness @ The Studio, 67529 Main St, RICHMOND. Darlene Daniels 586-430-9876.

Gentle Yoga with Rev. Matthew - 10am. Thursdays also. A spiritual, mental and physical practice for developing and tapping inner energy and awareness.

Please bring a practice mat or towel. Free-will Loveofferings will be received. Peace Unity Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, CLARKSTON, 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.

Tibetan Heart Yoga - 6:30-7:30pm. Combines yoga postures and compassion meditation together in a flowing sequence, from the inside out, where your thoughts are as powerful as your yoga practice.

We begin with tonglen meditation. $15. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, ROCHESTER. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064.

Gentle Yoga - 7pm. Great class for beginners, plussized, seniors, pregnant or anyone needing a more therapeutic approach to their practice. $12. JLiving Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVISBURG. Jules 248-390-9270.

Slow Flow Yoga with Noreen Daly CYT - 9am.

For beginners to intermediate, this class provides a gentle pace of moving from one posture to the next.

You will feel invigorated, strengthened, lengthened and focused. First class free, $8/class or $42 for 6. Peace Unity Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, CLARKSTON. 248-625-5192.

New class: yolates - 9:45-10:45am. A great mix of Pilates and yoga to give you the best of both classes. $10 for walk ins. Mind & Body Fitness @ The Studio, 67529 Main St, RICHMOND. Darlene Daniels 586-430-9876.

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.

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Flow Yoga - 6:15 pm. Great class for those new to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga system. $12. JLiving Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVISBURG. Jules 248-390-9270.

Power sculpt - 6:45-7:45pm. Get fit with weights & a great cardio workout, all in one. For Men&women. $10 walk ins. Mind & Body Fitness @ The Studio, 67529 Main St, RICHMOND. Darlene Daniels 586-430-9876.

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Women's Only Workout - 6:30-7:30pm. Fri's also. Thru 5/18. Good for beginners all the way to advanced. Taught by Certified Black Belt Instructors, 10 years. Overall fitness classes that includes cardio, strengthening, stretching, Toning & TaeKwon Do. Punching & Kicking techniques.

20 classes/$80 or call for drop-in rates. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet 810-667-2101. See ad inside back cover.

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. JLiving Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVISBURG. 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 Group - 11:30am1:30pm. Lunch served at noon. Activities such as weekly lunches, guest speakers, musical performances, field trips, holiday parties, movies, bingo, games and more! $7 yearly membership.

Lunches $5/person. Non-members welcome. Ages 50+ or those with disabilities of any age. Info: Sarah at the Springfield Oaks Parks and Recreation, DAVISBURG. 248-846-6558.

TAI CHI S.T.A.R. (Seniors Transcending and Revitalizing) - 1:15-2:15pm. Thru 4/19. Specifically for seniors as a means of empowerment to assist in the aging process, decrease its affects, improving lung and brain function while also increasing strength and stability of the limbs and core. $15/ residents; $17/non-residents. Hart Community Center, 495 Broadway inside Mill Pond Park in downtown DAVISBURG. Info: 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.

East Coast Swing Dance - 6-7pm. Learn one of the most popular Swing dance styles. East Coast, or Triple Time Swing, is danced to fast paced music-think Big Band, Rock-a-billy, up-tempo hits. Get ready to have a blast on the dance floor. No partner necessary. $15. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, ROCHESTER. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064.

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Tai Chi for Health - 6:15-7:30pm. Certified instructor with 10 years' experience. All fitness levels welcome. 8 weeks/$10 class. $8/class student/senior.

Healthy Happy Whole, 317 S Elm, OWOSSO. 989720-HEAL. See ad page 29.

Basic Yoga - 3-4pm. Free your body & mind from tension by allowing yourself to regain balance and energy by utilizing elemental postures & breathing techniques. $15. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave., ROCHESTER. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064.

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- Margurite D. Angeli Branch. FREE. Info: Amy DeNise 810732-8500.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 6-7:30pm.

Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. COMMERCE TWP. at Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Rd. Info: 866-914-3663.

Basic Yoga - 7pm. This class is a classic! Great for all levels; it's basic but with a challenge! $12. JLiving Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVISBURG. Jules 248-390-9270.

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 18.

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.

markyourcalendar THURSDAYS

Beginner & Intermediate Ashtanga Yoga6-7:30pm. Thru 2/23 and 3/1-4/19. This class will work on discovering how movement and breath, working together, Will 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 and wear comfortable cloths.Taught by Chris Duncan, RYT 10 years. 8 classes/$80 or call for drop-in rates. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet 810-667-2101. See ad inside back cover.

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 18.

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.

Tribal Fusion Belly Dancing - 7:30-8:45pm. April 13 & 20 and May 4 & 11. Bring your free spirit & your desire to learn this style of belly dancing. $15.00. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

markyourcalendar FRIDAYS

Women's Only Workout - 6:30-7:30pm. Wed's also. Thru 5/18. Good for beginners all the way to advanced. Taught by Certified Black Belt Instructors, 10 years. Overall fitness classes that includes cardio, strengthening, stretching, Toning & TaeKwon Do. Punching & Kicking techniques.

20 classes/$80 or call for drop-in rates. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. Janet 810-667-2101. See ad inside back cover.

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. JLiving Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVISBURG. Jules 248-390-9270.

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 18.

Gentle Yoga - 10:15am. Great class for beginners, plus-sized, seniors or anyone needing a more therapeutic approach towards their practice. $12. JLiving Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVISBURG. Jules 248-390-9270.

Saturday Zumba Party - 10:30-11:30am. Bring inside shoes. Get in shape for the summer. There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party.

Easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating, often building a deep-rooted community among returning students. All welcome. Special $8/walk-in per class; reg $10. Mind & Body Fitness @ the Studio, 67529 Main Street RICHMOND (Next to the Huvaere Chrysler Dodge Jeep). 586-430-9876. Online schedule/monthly packages.

Zumba - 12:15-1pm. Latin-inspired dance-fitness for weight loss and enhanced health. All levels welcome. $8 drop-in, $5 class cards, $4 student/ senior class cards. Healthy Happy Whole, 317 S Elm, OWOSSO. 989-720-HEAL. See ad page 29.

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.

Yoga mix - 9:15-10:15am. A mixture between slow flow&vinyasa. You will feel invigorated & refreshed. $10 walk ins. Mind & Body Fitness @ The Studio, 67529 Main St, RICHMOND. Darlene Daniels 586-430-9876.

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

Basic Yoga - 9:30am. Great class for newbies! Learn the basics in a fun, casual atmosphere. $12. JLiving Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVISBURG. Jules 248-390-9270.

Zumba Fitness - 12:15-1pm. Latin-inspired fitness class for weight loss and enhanced health. All fitness levels welcome. $8 drop in, $5 drop in for students/ seniors. Healthy Happy Whole, 317 S Elm, OWOSSO. 989-720-HEAL. See ad page 29.

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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.

GREEN LIVING BE VEGAN/GREEN! Help save planet from destruction. Go to GodsDirectContact.org. View climate change flyer.

HEALTH SAVINGS NEW HEALTH DISCOUNT NETWORK. Natural Awakenings Network discount card for products and services related to health, fitness, nutrition and sustainability. Save money on the products and services you purchase in our community and

throughout markets in the US. For more information, visit: NANDiscountCard.com.

ORGANIC FOODS PASTURED CHICKEN AND GRASS-FED BEEF. www.SwartzOrganics.com rder now! Certified Organic 248-763-6477

SALES POSITIONS SALES PROFESSIONAL WANTED in East Michigan to sell magazine advertising, event sales, discount card program and other ancillaries. Call for a short telephone interview to begin the process. Jerry Neale: 248-628-0125.

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Dentistry David Ewing, DDS, LPC

Natural Networking at its best! Connecting you to the leaders in naturally healthy living in our community. To find out how you can be included in this directory each month, call 248-628-0125 or visit: NAeastMichigan.com.

Acupuncture Acupuncture

Clarissa Dawn Guest, RN, Dipl. Ac 2359 W. Shiawassee, Suite E, Fenton 810-750-2004

Transform your health with Acupuncture. Start feeling better today. Specializing in insomnia, depression, pain management, infertility, painful periods, menopause, headaches and migraines. Also offering Nutrienergetics™ and Neuromodulation Technique™.

Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic Michal Kelly L. Ac., Dipl. O.M. Kimberly Heneke, Massage Therapist 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.

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

Certified Acupuncture with 8 years experience, David Birmingham. Chronic pain relief from many everyday issues without drug therapy. See ad page 18.

HEALTHY HAPPY WHOLE, LLC

Korina St. John, Dipl.OM, L.Ac 317 S Elm, Suite 202B, Owosso Memorial Outpatient Services, Owosso HealthyHappyWhole.com • 989-720-HEAL Wi t h o v e r 1 4 y e a r s experience in Integrative Medicine, Korina offers painless acupuncture and compassionate care for all ages. Treatment plans designed to meet your specific healthcare and financial needs.

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.

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

DR. BENN DC BA, 30 years in practice treating sports, family, chronic and non-responsive conditions. See ad page 18.

café of life fenton

Dr. Erica Peabody, Chiropractor 521 North Leroy St., Fenton 810-629-6023

Serving the exceptional Chiropractic experience. The Café of Life® is a unique concept. A place that thinks radically different about health and provides an environment to practice. Visit our website: CafeOfLifeFenton.com.

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

10683 S. Saginaw St., Ste B, Grand Blanc 810-694-3576 • NWPRC.com

Dr. Morningstar is the developer of the TornadoSuit and ARC3D Scoliosis Therapy. His treatment approach has already received national media attention for it's long-term effectiveness. Preventing scoliosis surgery in children, and maximizing pain relief function in adult scoliosis patients.

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 7.

David W. Regiani, DDS, PC Holistic General Dentistry 101 South Street, Ortonville 248-627-4934 RegianiDental.com

Mercury and metal-free dental materials, non surgical perio treatment, Invisalign© Orthodontics, DDS weight-loss system, cosmetic dentistry and TMJ pain diagnosis & treatment. Over 25 years of providing dental services to the community. See ad page 2.

essential oils young living essential oils Irene Marz Independent Distributor 810-691-1317 HealthfulOils@gmail.com IreneMarz.VibrantScents.com

Yo u n g l i v i n g h a s specialized in growing, distilling & selling therapeutic-grade, organically-pure Essential Oils for over 20 years. Over 130 Essential Oils & Oil blends available for health & wellness, as well as essential oilenhanced nutritional supplements / products for kids, personal care, dental & home. Income opportunities also available.

Birds are indicators of the environment. If they are in trouble, we know we’ll soon be in trouble. ~Roger Tory Peterson

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

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 18.

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

Pain/stress relief and more with Craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy and holistic nutrition. 11 years experience. See ad page 13.

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A good photograph is knowing where to stand. ~Ansel Adams April 2012

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health foods natures better way

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

We are helping "take Transfer Factor to the World."

We also carry top quality herbal and nutritional supplements.

Rebekah's health & Nutrition 700 S. Main St, Ste 113 • Lapeer 810-660-8585 RebekahsPureLiving.com

O rg a n i c w h o l e f o o d supplements, nutritional superfoods, detoxification, weight management and the HCG protocol.

Consultations available with our knowledgeable and experienced staff. See ad page 15.

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

Medical Hypnotherapist Jon Tomlinson, with 90% success rate. Helping with conditions: quit smoking, weight loss, golf and much more. See ad page 18.

Hypnosis Delivers-Results

Mary Sammons • 103 E. Main St. • Flushing www.HypnosisDelivers.com 810-423-6541 or 888-851-5606 HYPNOSIS to achieve YOUR goals - Lose weight, stop smoking, reduce stress. Offering: VIRTUAL GASTRIC BAND, HYPNO-BAND. Private, couples, family, small group sessions. NEW CAREER? Hypnotism certification courses forming NOW.

Earth Day 1970 was irrefutable evidence that the American people understood the environmental threat and wanted action to resolve it. ~Barry Commoner

integrative medicine

massage

Weight Loss

Deep tissue, Active Release, Prenatal, Myofacial, Shiatsu, Sports • 521 North Leroy St., Fenton

Living waters wellness center

We strongly believe in integrating massage therapy into your healing and have a full massage staff to do just that. Warm, inviting, relaxing atmosphere condusive to healing and relaxation.

Introducing Deseret Biologicals patent-pending hA2cg Evolution homeopathic drops. Only through qualified practitioners. Works better than their original HCG formula. Guaranteed weight loss results when followed properly! Call for details.

810-629-6023 • CafeOfLifeFenton.com

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.

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

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

10683 S. Saginaw St., Ste B, Grand Blanc 810-694-3576 • NWPRC.com People under Dr. Strauchman's supervised HcG protocol are losing 20-30 pounds a month and keeping it off. Mention Natural Awakenings Directory and receive $50 off your HcG Program.

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.

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 18.

Lotus Healing Arts Center 6015 W Pierson Rd #3 Flushing • 810-874-1759 LotusHealers.com

A good garden may have some weeds.

A Holistic Approach to Health. Treating the body, mind, and soul. Offering Massage, Thai Yoga Massage, Reiki, Polarity Therapy, Quantum Touch, Readings, Reflexology, Acupuncture, Nutrition, and Workshops.

Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

10683 S. Saginaw St., Ste B, Grand Blanc 810-694-3576 • NWPRC.com

Comprehensive treatment options to maximize your results. Bio-identical hormones, IV nutritionals, HcG weight loss, manipulation under anesthesia, decompression therapy, exercise with oxygen therapy, and cancer therapies.

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Organic Lawn Care Bio-Turf, LLC • 810-348-7547

Serving Genesee, Oakland & Livingston

Lawn/tree care program that offers organic-based fertilizers, Free lawn analysis. Visit Bio-Turf.com.

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~Thomas Fuller

Tenets of TaeKwon-Do Courtesy Integrity Perseverance Self-Control Indomitable Spirit

810-667-2101 935 Baldwin Rd. Lapeer, MI

Website kmai.net Facebook KMAILAPEER

• Summer Camp • KMAI Olympics• • Lapeer Days • • Family Fun Days • Wee Classes (Ages 5-6 yrs.) • • Multiple Classes & Times Offered Weekly •

COME AND JOIN US!

Just bring in this card by June 30th, 2012 and receive 6 FREE CLASSES (must be used in a month).

After one month RECEIVE 30% OFF our 3 month special of TaeKwon-Do classes, which also includes your uniform!

Korean Martial Arts Institute... is a traditional TaeKwon-Do School of Self-Defense, Since 1975.

We are very family orientednatural and awakenings a strong teaching school. April 2012

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