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7 healthbriefs

9 globalbriefs

13 inspiration

15 wisewords

16 fitbody

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

11 HEALTHY FAMILY EATING 11 No-Fuss, Stay-Trim Strategies by Matthew Kadey

13 COME BACK

20 healthykids

22 greenliving

TO YOUR SENSES A Childlike Spirit Shows the Way

by Clint Kelly

23 calendarofevents 27 ongoingevents

14 THE GIFT OF

28 classifieds

The Changing Light Within You

NEGATIVE EMOTIONS

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29 naturaldirectory

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15 BALANCE BLESSES

OUR YOUTH

Wise Parenting Insights from Wendy Mogel by Meredith Montgomery

16 SOCCER’S A KICK

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id you know that sit-down family meals can lead to higher intakes of calcium and fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, plus lower amounts of unhealthy fats, sugar and sodium? Not to mention the fact that getting together fosters communication. We knew that family meals were important, but never realized the nutritional benefits were documented. According to our feature article this month, "Healthy Eating, Family-Style," these statistics from a registered dietician and associate clinical professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, help show the need for a return to the endangered sit-down family meal. It's not easy to do, however, especially considering the hectic, erratic schedules we all live with. And if you have children at home, their activities add to the complexity. In this article, however, you'll find solid suggestions for tackling this issue, even if it's only a few meals per week. The writer, Matthew Kadey, a registered dietician and nutrition writer, provides stunning statistics about the realities of our nutrition today, and provides great ideas that are easy to use. We heartily recommend reading it. This article is really the introduction of a new monthly theme for August, "Family Wellness." While in reality one could say that we cover this type of content in each issue with our main themes of health, fitness, nutrition, green living and healthy pet, devoting one month to the "family" approach turned out to be a great idea and generated a lot of valuable, related content. We hope you enjoy this month's issue. One particular article, unrelated to this theme, but in the green living category, is our article titled "Investing in Main Street." Michiganders should especially relate to the need for cities, schools, churches and individuals to move their money into local economies, including local bank and credit unions. The contribution of the big banks to the economic melt-down of 2008, from which we're still feeling the pinch, has led to distrust of larger multi-national institutions. In the article, read about how the first "Bank Transfer Day" last year, which was driving largely through social networks, resulted in the transfer of an estimate $4.5 billion dollars. It's an interesting piece and provides ideas we should all consider. And there's lots more this month. Make sure you check out the monthly calendar of events. Although it's August, and one would think everyone is on vacation, there are many events taking place in east Michigan. Find some and attend! Until next month, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

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newsbriefs Davison Yoga Studio Hosts Steve Gold Concert and Workshop

n Thursday and Friday, August 2nd and 3rd at 6:00 p.m., Davison's The Yoga Path will be hosting a Steve Gold Concert and Workshop during the yoga class and a Mantras for Manifestations workshop. The cost of the event is $75 for both. "Steve Gold is a down to earth, soulful singer," says Maria Burnash, owner of The Yoga Path. "He creates powerfully positive music that heals and inspires, broadcasting vibrations straight from the heart, and weaving a sacred space for yoga, healing or simply being in the moment. Steve’s personal practices of more than 25 years combines his passion for world music, chanting, singing, songwriting, yoga and metaphysics. Steve travels the world teaching sacred song workshops and performing music at yoga conferences, music festivals, and collaborates with renowned yoga teachers such as Shiva Rea." The Yoga Path opened in December of 2011 and has hosted two yoga inversion workshops. According to Burnash, this is the first worshop of this type in the area focusing on devotional and spiritual mantra practices. "Everything is vibration–our thoughts, our body, our emotions, the worlds seen and unseen," explains Burnash. "We all have the power within us to shift our experience by consciously determining the frequency of our own vibration. Mantras are literally instruments of thought, vibrations realized in sound that can help us recreate our inner world, re-connect with our divine nature and align with our soul’s deepest desires. During this workshop, we will learn how we can explore the use of mantra and music as tools for manifestation."

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Family Pharmacy Receives Good Neighbor Award Flint's FAMILY Pharmacy is proud to announce that they have been awarded the 2012 Good Neighbor Pharmacy Patient Care Award. Good Neighbor Pharmacy is a retailers' cooperative network that has over 3700 independently owned pharmacies. Recipients of this award are recognized for their outstanding work in the community. "Our pharmacy has several programs to promote health and wellness in Genesee county," says Adrienne Griffin of FAMILY Pharmacy. "FAMILY Pharmacy has been in business for 35 years and is owned by Dennis Kirk. We would like people to know that there are good things going on in Genesee county." To provide more information, FAMILY Pharmacy has two web links readers can visit for more information about them and how to get involved in their programs. A Youtube documentary is available at: http://bit.ly/MJ01OY and a recent Burton View article can be read at: http://bit.ly/Oavzj2 FAMILY Pharmacy is located at G4444 Fenton Rd., Flint. Info: Adrienne Griffin at 810-235-7995 or visit: Facebook.com/FAMILY.Pharmacy.Flint. See ad page 10. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Public Invited to 23rd Annual Sierra Club Michigan Chapter Retreat

ugust 24th through the 26th, Sierra Club Michigan wil be holding their annual Chapter Retreat at Camp Miniwanca on Lake Michigan, located between Muskegon and Ludington near Shelby. Camp Miniwanca is where most of their 23 Chapter retreats have taken place since the start of the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter 45 years ago. In honor of the three anniversaries they are celebrating all year, the theme of the 2012 retreat is: “Celebrating Our Environment: Past, Present, Future.” Families and individuals can pick and choose among a variety of activities, including kayaking, sailing, river tubing, swimming, a high ropes course, guided hikes, scavenger hunts or camp fires. For kids there will be crafts and nature activities, including an opportunity to interact with the live bats of the Organization for Bat Conservation, kiteflying and making envelopes and origami from recycled Sierra Club calendars! There will also be environmental and activist workshops, learn more about hydro-fracking or how to knit with yarn created from old shirts. The modest retreat fee, which ranges from $75-$185, depending on age and lodging choices, covers all workshops and activities, five meals and two nights lodging. For more info including camp location and registration, contact Cecilia Garcia at 517-484-2372 ext. 10, email cecilia.garcia@sierraclub.org or visit their website at: Michigan.SierraClub.org/calendar/retreat.html.

All American Pet Expo Launches Charitable Fund-Raising Program for 2012 Event

he 9th Annual Pet Expo, to be held in Novi September 21-23 at the Suburban Collection Showplace, will be produced for the first time by nationally recognized event producer Steve Cantin and his team at All American Pet Expos! “The first priority with any new Pet Expo we launch is to embrace and empower the animal shelter and rescue community-- and seek out avenues to help them raise funds for all their worthy efforts,” says Steve Cantin. “For our first Novi Pet Expo, we have developed an innovative new program that allows non-profits to not only raise much needed funds for their charities, but also incorporates exhibit space at the event, so that they can maximize their education and adoption efforts. In addition, every ticket sold will be entered into a sweepstakes that will award some terrific prizes. As always our main objective is to make certain that everyone involved benefits—especially the pets!” Details, rules and prize info are available at their website: AAPetExpo.com. The 2012 All-American Pet Expo will build and expand upon the prior local Pet Expos by adding many fun additional attractions including a Giant Dog Fun Park, Petting Zoo for the littlest animal fans, plus an ultimate “World” themed experience. All American Pet Expos are currently seeking sponsors, partners and exhibitors for the new 2012 Novi event. The Suburban Collection Showplace is located at 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi. For more information, call 888-724-1324 or e-mail info@AAPetExpo.com. Editor's note: NewsBrief reprinted from July due to incorrect event dates.

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Utsav-Celebration To Raise Human Consciousness

n Sunday, August 12th from 6:308:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 18th, from 3:00-7:00 p.m., free UtsavCelebration of Life events to experience meditation and music will take place. The events are being produced in an effort to raise human consciousness and are sponsored by Isha Foundation. The message from Sadhguru, the founder, states: "For the first time, i n d i v i d u a l Sadhguru human beings have become phenomenally powerful, empowered by technology. What 10,000 men could do or could not do a thousand years ago, one man can do today. When such an empowerment has come, raising human consciousness becomes absolutely vital." "According to the United Nations," explains Sadhguru, "by 2050 we will be 9.6 billion people. All of us will have to exist here with 40% less resource than what we have right now. When I say resource, I’m not talking about oil or gold. I am talking about water, the air that you breathe, the food that you eat. Now, every minute you're taking approximately 12-15 breaths. Try to do 4 breaths or 5 breaths less. That is how our children’s lives will feel in 40 years time on this planet. This is our legacy for the future generations unless we wake up and do something sensible now. So ecology is not the problem, human being is the problem. If we are fixed, the world will be fine. Either we correct this consciously, or nature will do it to us cruelly. So raising human consciousness becomes very vital today.” Locations are: Plymouth Art Center, 774 N. Sheldon Rd., Plymouth and International Society, 4925 E. Grand River Ave, Howell. For more information, call 313451-4742, email detroit@IshaFoundation. org or visit: BeBreatheBlossom.com. See ad page 25.

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Why Folk Remedies Rock

hat do white tea, witch hazel and rose extract— long used as natural aids for preserving youth and well-being—have in common? They all possess potential health and beauty properties that could be simply too good to ignore, say scientists from London’s Kingston University. The researchers, working in collaboration with British beauty brand Neal’s Yard Remedies, tested 21 plant extracts and discovered that their naturally occurring substances may offer new treatments to block the progression of inflammation. The findings are promising as potential treatments for aging skin, as well as more serious illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, arthritis, neurodegenerative conditions and cardiovascular and pulmonary problems. Using human cells as their model, the researchers applied three different concentrations of white tea (freeze-dried powder), witch hazel (dried herb) and rose extract (in a medicinal tincture) to see what effect the mixtures might have on suppressing the rogue enzymes and oxidants that play key roles in cellular inflammation and aging. All three remedies were remarkably effective in keeping inflammation in check. Whenever inflammation starts—whether as a simple cut to a finger, exposure to the sun, chemicals or pollutants, or irritation due to an arthritic joint—the body begins to produce a protein compound called interleukin 8 that exacerbates the process. The three substances tested appear to successfully interfere with this. White tea displayed the most marked results.

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eaching is tough, and teachers that stick with the profession have higher than average rates of stress and burnout than most other collegeeducated workers. A new study published by the journal Emotion explores how Cultivating Emotional Balance (CEB), a training approach that combines Buddhist practices of meditation and compassion with education drawn from Western psychology about emotion, can help. Teachers that participated in an eight-week CEB program showed a strong drop in feelings of depression and an increase in positive states of mind.

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LESS SLEEP MEANS LOWER GRADES

esearch presented in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the 25th anniversary meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, suggests that poor sleep hygiene is associated with a lower grade-point average, both in high school and college. This can be prevented, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, by cultivating habits and behaviors that promote healthy sleep, such as establishing a relaxing bedtime routine and avoiding ingesting caffeine during the afternoon and at night.

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Monsanto Weed Killer Causes Animal Mutations The world’s most popular weed killer, Monsanto’s Roundup, a systemic, broad-spectrum herbicide, can induce morphological changes in vertebrate skeletal animals, say U.S. biologists studying its effect on amphibians. A study by University of Pittsburgh researchers says the poison, tested in environmentally relevant concentrations, caused the shapes of two species of amphibians to change. The study is the first to show these dangerous consequences. The presence of predators can cause tadpoles to change shape by altering their stress hormones, but similar shape changes seen after exposure to Roundup suggest the weed killer may interfere with the hormones of tadpoles, and potentially, many other animals. The development is important because amphibians not only serve as a barometer of an ecosystem’s health, but also as an indicator of potential dangers to other species in the food chain, including humans.

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plump adults, lifestyle modification at an early age is vital. Try these no-fuss strategies from experts to overcome today’s pitfalls to attaining family nutrition.

The un-family meal

Healthy Eating, Family-Style

No-Fuss, Stay-Trim Strategies by Matthew Kadey

n exhausting routine of early morning wakeups, soccer practices and work deadlines makes it understandably easy to put healthy family eating on the back burner. As more time-strapped families adopt drive-through dining, it’s no surprise that weight scales nationwide are buckling under the pressure. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, more than a third of American adults are obese. But the expanding-waistline epidemic impacts far more than just the quality of life among adults. A report in the Journal of the American Medical Association states that 16 percent of children are either overweight or obese,

with another 16 percent knocking on the door. According to Sally Phillips, a registered dietitian and nutrition expert at Ohio’s Akron Children’s Hospital, a child that has an unhealthy body weight not only often has self-esteem issues, but is also at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, elevated blood cholesterol and triglycerides, plus orthopedic challenges; all health problems that possibly could impact life expectancy. More, childhood obesity that progresses into adulthood has been linked to increased artery wall thickness—a marker for atherosclerosis. Because many overweight children become natural awakenings

The sit-down meal is an endangered family function, thanks to hectic schedules, time spent with TV, video games, the Internet and other electronic devices, as well as the perceived uncool factor of noshing with the folks. Yet studies show that family meals foster communication and usually lead to higher intakes of calcium- and fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, plus lower amounts of unhealthy fats, sugar and sodium, says Keith-Thomas Ayoob, Ed.D., a registered dietitian and associate clinical professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in New York. A supporting study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association confirmed that tykes that took in fewer family meals (and watched more TV) were more likely to be overweight. University of Minnesota researchers found that adolescent girls that ate often with their family were less prone to use cigarettes, alcohol and drugs. Try this: Commit to a sit-down meal most days of the week, suggests Registered Dietitian Brenda J. Ponichtera, author of Quick and Healthy Recipes and Ideas. Don’t overlook breakfast as potential family time as well, counsels Ayoob. “Kids that eat a well-balanced breakfast do better in school, have improved vitamin and mineral intake and are more likely to maintain a healthy body weight.”

Liquid calories

Today’s average American household obtains more than 20 percent of its daily calories from beverages; on average, soft drinks alone account for 8 percent of adolescents’ calorie intake. The rise in beverage consumption has mirrored the country’s slide toward rounder body shapes. “Satiety is less when you drink calories versus eating the same calories in foods, because drinks empty from the stomach quicker,” advises Phillips. “The extra calories from liquids can easily exceed what the body can use.” August 2012

“Involving children in the meal prep not only saves parents time, but also teaches kids valuable cooking skills they might otherwise lack The worst culprits are “liquid candy” such as soda and energy, sport and sweetened fruit drinks. In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Harvard researchers confirmed that a greater intake of these beverages leads to weight gain in adults and children. “Plus, most sweetened drinks don’t have much nutritional value,” says Ayoob. Although they contain important vitamins, even fruit juices, such as orange, cranberry and apple, still pack a lot of concentrated sugars. Try this: Phillips recommends limiting empty-calorie sweetened beverages and replacing them with unsweetened choices like low-fat milk, homemade iced tea and filtered water jazzed up with lemon or lime. Keep daily intake of fruit juice between four to eight ounces, and focus on eating whole fruits, instead. “You can also freeze natural fruit juice in ice-cube trays,” says Phillips. “Pop these into [a glass of] water for a hint of sweet flavor.” Send children to school or camp with a reusable, BPA-free water container (stainless steel works well) so they get in the aquadrinking habit. Also consider stocking the fridge with refreshing, potassiumrich coconut water.

Chicken again?

Never before has such a variety of foods been more readily available. Still, too many families fall into the trap of preparing the same familiar eats—like spaghetti, chicken, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on white bread— week in and week out. When children are repeatedly presented with the same foods, they don’t learn to appreciate new flavors and textures, which reinforces a picky palate and a fear of unfamiliar dishes, says Ayoob. From a body weight standpoint,

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an article published in Science suggests that when the brain isn’t gratified by food—which can happen when the family eats roast chicken for the fourth time in the same week—people are more likely to make midnight kitchen raids and add to their total calorie intake. Try this: Once a week, have a newfood-of-the-week meal, featuring healthy ingredients such as quinoa, lean bison or kale, paired with family favorites, to encourage branching out. “Don’t throw in the towel if your child emphatically refuses it at the start. Research shows that it can take 10 or more times before a new food is accepted by a finicky eater,” advises Phillips, a mother of two. She also suggests letting kids loose in the produce department to pick a new fresh item they are curious about, and then involving them in its preparation, so they are more likely to try it. “Or, substitute a familiar food, like apples, with pears,” Ayoob recommends.

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With so much unhealthy snack food marketed toward kids, it’s easy for youngsters to graze their way to a bigger waistline. Findings shared by Italian university researchers in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition specifically link savory, energy-dense snack foods with childhood obesity. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that the percentage of American children eating three regular meals a day has decreased over the past 25 years, while consumption of high-calorie, snacktype foods has gone up. “Unhealthy snacking can have an impact on academic performance, energy levels and weight,” Ayoob remarks. Try this: Don’t push the panic button if a child looks a little heavy while

he or she is still growing, but it never hurts to give the household pantry and fridge an overhaul. First, get rid of nutrient-devoid chips, cookies and soda. “Replace them with healthier, portable fuel like nuts, baby carrots, low-fat string cheese and cottage cheese, yogurt and dried fruit,” suggests Ayoob. This does away with the goodversus-bad food battle on the home front. Ponichtera likes keeping a bowl of varicolored seasonal fruit on the counter for when kids return home ravenous. She also recommends offering sliced veggies and fruit with tasty and nutritious yogurt, guacamole or hummus dip, or making after-school smoothies, using frozen fruit, healthy, low-fat milk and yogurt. Because watching TV—including commercials extolling unhealthy foods—provides prime opportunities for mindless snacking (various studies link excess TV time with elevated body fat), consider pulling the plug after an hour. If snacking must be done in front of the tube, Ponichtera likes natural, unbuttered popcorn, deeming it excellent because it’s whole-grain, low in calories and high in filling fiber.

Meals in a hurry

The desire for something quick may be why half of total U.S. food expenditures today go to meals prepared outside the home. Studies suggest that the more we purchase fast food, the greater our girth. “This should come as no surprise, because what is often ordered is mostly out-of-control portions, higher in calories, fat, sugar and salt, than what would be served at home,” says Ayoob. Even shunning the all-too-familiar drive-through for a smarter option could pack on pounds. Researchers reported in the Journal of Consumer Research that an individual is likely to underes-

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timate the calories in a meal marketed by a restaurant as healthier, than those in a meal from a perceived offender. This mistake often leads to overeating through purchasing extra or bigger side orders, suggest the study’s authors. University of Minnesota research suggests that adolescent members of families that rely on fewer than three purchased meals per week are more likely to consume healthier beverages and vegetables with meals and less prone to indulge in soda and chips at home. Try this: Skip the fast food outlets and open The Joy of Cooking. “Preparing more home-cooked meals is all about planning and implementing time-saving strategies,” says Ponichtera. Take time during the weekend to create dinner menus for the coming week, with input from all family members, and make a detailed grocery list to facilitate an efficient visit to the health food store and grocery. Ponichtera also stresses the, “Cook once, serve twice,” trick, where home chefs purposely double the recipe and plan to serve leftovers later, adding different sides for variety. When time is at a premium, tossing ingredients for stews or chilies into a slow cooker in the morning is a tasty and healthy option. “Always have a few homemade dishes that can be easily warmed up, such as lasagna, soups and casseroles, in your freezer,” adds Ponichtera. It also works to freeze leftovers in lunch-size containers to take to work. On days when family members have time to cook, make salads and dressings (served on the side) or bean, vegetable and whole-grain side dishes ahead of time, so they will be ready accompaniments for the coming week’s entrées. “Involving children in the meal prep not only saves parents time,” reflects Ponichtera, “but also teaches kids valuable cooking skills they might otherwise lack.” Everybody wins.

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Come Back to Your Senses A Childlike Spirit Shows the Way by Clint Kelly

hildren know that the wonders of creation may be comprehended through the five senses; for what are the senses really, but five portals, or ways, of knowing? Watching any group of children for a time brings a distinct sense that they are closer to understanding all that the senses have to teach us. They don’t just smell a flower; they inhale it. An ant is best observed not from a standing position, but on one’s belly. They do not simply taste something good and move on, they roll it around the tongue, lick it gradually and make it last. Children savor their senses, patiently waiting for the full story to emerge. A child’s imagination is embellished by the senses to the point of celebration. Children are teachable because they are hitting on all cylinders of human sensory perception and can never get enough. A child at play is a child with portals wide open. If adults lived that way—hilariously, at full speed, unencumbered—how much more

might they perceive and how much more might others perceive in them? To that child at play, there is something of God that is also in the rain, the mud and the untethered laughter that rings out from the puddle-splasher. So, how do we come back to our senses? Revel in the little things. Cook together and discuss how every sense comes into play. One of many people’s favorite activities is to make organic popcorn, a wonderful object lesson in how all the senses work together to yield a pleasurable result. Hear it pop, smell its mouthwatering goodness, see how the kernels expand, taste the yummy results and feel the difference between popped and unpopped corn, lightly topped with natural salt. “Feely” bags are fun. Place a fruit or vegetable in a small sack or clean sock and have kids guess what’s inside by listening to the sound it makes when shaken, what it smells like, what it feels like and with eyes closed, what a small bite tastes like. Lastly, let them look inside. We do well to keep our eyes peeled too, like children, and be amazed by all the ways life is continuously communicating with us. Clint Kelly is the author of the Sensation series of thrillers, based on the human senses. He lives with his wife in the high-touch beauty of Washington State.

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When the cloud cover of denied feelings clears, you uncover the unchanging light within you, which is your source of love.

Negative Emotions by Ruth Wilson

nger and sadness feel unpleasant. But using simple techniques to channel the energy of negative feelings can transform them into gifts of strength, safety and optimism. All emotions give us information. Negative emotions really get our attention, so consider that the information is important! Once we accept the message, the negative emotion can be released and we are left with a positive emotional gift. We feel emotions in our bodies and how we feel them has a lot to do with our personal boundaries. Think of boundaries as the dividing line between what you consider acceptable and not acceptable in your experience. I like to think of boundaries as spatial; as if we each have a bubble around us. It makes it easy to imagine improving these boundaries. Such imagining often affects actual experience. Anger is a signal that personal boundaries have been violated. Heed its message. Strengthen and define your personal boundaries by requesting and expecting respectful

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behavior from others, or by moving away from disrespectful people and behavior. When you set boundaries, you accept anger’s gift of freedom and safety - regardless of how others respond. Anger is a forbidden feeling for some of us. Anger denied quickly turns to depression and sadness. When we allow continued trespasses against us, we feel victimized and vulnerable. Try this technique: When you feel anger welling up in you, imagine it flowing out of your body and lighting up the boundaries of your personal space – about two to three feet outside your body. See these boundaries lighting up with a bright, hot, neon color that says, “No Trespassing!” If you feel at all victimized and sad, imagine making your personal space bubble larger. Allow the sadness to flow out of your body and out of your space, while continuing to see your boundaries brightly lit. Sadness is a call to let go of what has disappointed, hurt or scared you. When you let the energy of sadness release, it creates space for new and hopefully more satisfying experiences. Try this approach to sadness: Feel the sadness in your body and simply relax the muscles where you feel the sadness. You can imagine that you see the sadness unstick and float away. You can now allow new experiences to unfold. Release the resistance and accept the gifts of hope and optimism sadness leaves when it passes. Often we are told, “Don’t be so emotional,” so we learn to avoid emotions. Denied emotions do not go away. They actually sit around past their "sell-by" date and cause resistance and pain. Simply feeling the emotion in the first place is much less painful. I am not coaching any particular approach to expressing anger or sadness. I coach experiencing them differently. However, when we experience our feelings, we do tend to express them more effectively. It is the repressed emotion that can pop up and trigger intense outbursts that surprise us and those around us – often in disrespectful ways. Practice feeling and releasing emotions for a week or more. When the cloud cover of denied feelings clears, you uncover the unchanging light within you, which is your source of love. Ruth Wilson is a trainer and certified life coach who helps people develop personal power and get respect and coaches managers in the appropriate use of power. She practices NLP, and intuitive energy healing as well as having an MBA with a focus in management and process improvement. Visit her on the web at www.EnlightenedInteraction.com. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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Balance Blesses Our Youth Wise Parenting Insights from Wendy Mogel by Meredith Montgomery

Race to Nowhere reveals the problems associated with America’s academic testing culture. What are the most critical weaknesses of today’s public school system? It is breaking my heart to see enrichment programs sacrificed on the altar of standardized testing and such extreme focus on the core academic skills. We certainly want our children to have these skills, but we are losing sight of how much is learned through play, imagination, art and music. High school students feel tremendous pressure to succeed. It seems that as a society, we are displacing our own anxieties about the unstable economy and the condition of the planet onto

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linical Psychologist and author Wendy Mogel, Ph.D., is known for the practical parenting advice featured in her books, The Blessing of a Skinned Knee and The Blessing of a B Minus. She is a leading expert appearing in Race to Nowhere, a documentary film examining the achievement-obsessed culture permeating America’s schools, and serves on the advisory board of Challenge Success, an organization that supports schools and families in reversing and preventing the unhealthy tolls assessed by our current educational system. Speaking from the perspective of her “compassionate detachment” philosophy, Mogel explores the educational challenges that students face today and offers some solutions.

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our children. As we try to arm them with a set of skills to face an uncertain future, we are also losing sight of who they are as individuals. Too often we overlook the reality that some young people are not natural scholars, athletes or gregarious leaders, but possess other equally worthy abilities.

How are such blind spots affecting our

Students are paying the price for the pressure being put on them on multiple levels: Heavy backpacks are damaging their spines, sleep deprivation interferes with their learning process and expectation of perfection can lead to girls with eating disorders and demoralized boys with a desire to give up. I routinely speak with students that feel compelled to personally end hunger in Rwanda while they must also score high grades in several advanced placement classes, excel in multiple extracurricular activities and maintain a slender figure. Some of these same high school kids tell me they fear that scoring a B- on a quiz may cause their parents to divorce or drive their mothers into depression, partly based on some sense that adult pride and security rest on their children’s accomplishment.

What can teachers do to facilitate healthy learning environments? While teachers can set an example of work-life balance, exuberance and involvement for young people, healthy teacher-parent relationships are vital, as natural awakenings

well. Anxious parents can sometimes act like bullies to teachers when they are concerned about their child’s success. I encourage teachers to work with parents in a respectful and diplomatic way, without becoming defensive or taking anything too personally; I remind them that parents are often just nervous.

What advice do you have for parents of young children? Encourage learning via this wonderful, natural world. Children are natural theologians, biologists, seekers of social justice, artists, poets and above all, explorers and inventors. We serve children well if we see them as seeds that came in a packet without a label. Our job is to provide sufficient food and water and pull the biggest weeds. We don’t know what kind of flower we’ll get or when it will bloom.

How can parents foster learning and success in all of their children at home? A big piece of a parent’s responsibility is to clearly see each of their children for who they are, independent of parental preconceptions and dreams, and to foster that individual’s strengths and enthusiasm for life, instead of struggling to fit him or her into society’s narrow definitions of success. A snapshot taken of a child today should not be confused with the epic movie of his or her entire life. Good parents model balance; but the default position in our culture has become overindulgence, overprotection, overscheduling and expectations of perfection. When parents pick their kids up from school, instead of cross-examining them about test scores and who they sat with at lunch, a mom or dad can share something delightful about their own day; something interesting they saw or did or thought that reminded them of their son or daughter. Communicate that it’s a pleasure to be a parent and an adult. Show them that as grownups, we continue to learn new things. Inspire them to want to be happy adults and parents. Meredith Montgomery is the publisher of Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com). August 2012

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SOCCER’S A KICK FOR FAMILY FITNESS Summer Olympics Highlights the Excitement by Randy Kambic

n many other countries, soccer is known as football, or even “the beautiful game,” because the grace and style of play is often considered as important as the final score. While

less popular than other professional sports in this country, soccer’s suitability and benefits for today’s children have spawned its own American subculture. With the 2012 Summer Olympic Games underway from July 27 through August 12, in London, many soccer

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moms and dads will be watching live or recorded matches with their children gathered around the TV. Among the 28 national male and female teams competing internationally, the U.S. women’s team brings special excitement as the defending Olympic champions in their division. Their shared enthusiasm is sure to inspire some family soccer ball kickaround action in the yard or a local park. Soccer is an ideal physical outlet for boys and girls because it’s considerably less violent than football; provides a great cardio workout; builds thought processes in employing strategies; instills teamwork, camaraderie and sportsmanship; and can facilitate meeting youngsters of various backgrounds. It also provides an easy and enjoyable way for parents to get some exercise while bonding with their children. US Youth Soccer, as part of the U.S. Soccer Federation, the national governing body, involves 3 million-plus youngsters ages 5 through 19 in soccer leagues, camps and local programs annually. Its yearly Youth Soccer Month, in September, will feature many community events, tips and discussions. Susan Boyd, of Mequon, Wisconsin, spent 15 years taking two of her sons to and from practices and matches from junior games all the way through high school teams. “Every time they play is a highlight for me,” she says. “Win, lose or draw, they have such a passion for the game. You all get caught up in the power of the play and the magic of the moment.” A part-time writing instructor at Carroll University, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Boyd has been posting weekly parental advice blogs on USYouthSoccer. org for four years. One suggests that if field conditions are damp, parents should bring gallon-size baggies to protect the car’s floor from the mud of soccer shoes, plus a change of clothes for the players. In another, she asks parents “not to be snooty or pompous” if their child’s team is better than the opposition and to “have more patience with referees that don’t meet your standard of perfection in calls.” Because soccer calls for nearconstant movement—running with or toward the ball or walking into a better position on the field—it’s an effective antidote to childhood obesity. The Presi-

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Because soccer calls for near-constant movement, it’s an effective antidote to childhood obesity. dent’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (Fitness.gov) suggests that children get one hour or more a day in either moderate or vigorous aerobic physical activity. For adults, the recommendation is at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity. Playing or practicing soccer skills definitely meets the criteria. Last year, the American Academy of Pediatrics Association (HealthyChildren. org) cited soccer as a way for children to be physically active while they learn teamwork and sportsmanship. It also noted that the most common player injuries are minor sprains and strains, followed by bruises. Boyd advises, “Most of these require rest, ice, compression and elevation for the injured area, and a week away from the sport. Don’t rush children back onto the field; think long-term.” Current and longtime U.S. national Olympic team member Christie Rampone, of Point Pleasant, New Jersey, notes that because soccer doesn’t involve the hands, “Youngsters get used to using other, different muscle groups, allowing for optimal strength and coordination.” She suggests that parents have children also note some non-action elements of the sport, such as the communication occurring on the soccer field. Even when people in the stands are loudly shouting encouragement, players are talking with each other and using body language to enhance their team play. “Point out to kids the positive emotions and energy expressed when things don’t go well. Even though the game can be frustrating at times, learn from how the players stay poised and focused throughout the match.”

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BAREFOOTIN’: IT GROUNDS US Reap Earth’s Energy for Wellness by Debra Melani

Imagine feeling the surge of well-being that comes from strolling barefoot on a moist, sandy beach or sinking all 10 toes into a cool, lush lawn on a warm summer day. Both comprise an experience known as “grounding” or “earthing”. Recent research suggests that these tempting life experiences offer more than feel-good frolics; they might help reboot health.

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y the end of the day, I could hardly walk. My feet would be screaming,” relates Lynn Deen, 66, of Mio, Michigan, describing dealing with Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis in both heels. “I struggled with it for four years. I tried everything, from conventional treatments to complementary therapies. Nothing touched it.” Then Deen listened to an online interview about earthing, a therapy that involves connecting with the Earth’s electrical field, either through skinto-ground contact (barefoot strolls) or by using home grounding products available online. Motivated by a yearning to maintain her active lifestyle, she decided to try it. Three months later, she attested, “My heels were completely normal.” And because she opted to use a special earthing bedsheet, Deen says

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her husband benefited, too. “We have better sleep, less snoring and a better sense of well-being,” she reports. Theoretically, because the waterabundant human body is a good electrical conductor, such grounding allows negatively charged free electrons, which are rife on the Earth’s surface, to enter the body and scour it for free radicals: those positively charged particles that may cause disease and inflammation. “Most of the diseases today are related to chronic inflammation,” says Dr. Martin Gallagher, a physician and chiropractor who heads Medical Wellness Associates, a large integrative medicine clinic in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. “That inflammation is considered to be the buildup of positive electrons. The Earth’s free electrons neutralize these chemical buzz bombs, called free

radicals, bringing the body back to homeostasis. It is that state of equilibrium that allows the body to heal.” Today’s lifestyles have nearly eliminated that natural healing effect, says James Oschman, director of the Nature’s Own Research Association, in Dover, New Hampshire. “When I was a kid, my shoes came off in the spring and didn’t come back on until fall,” Oschman recalls. Today, almost everybody wears plastic-soled shoes, rides in vehicles and hangs out indoors on carpet and wood or tiled floors, completely blocking these free electrons, which Oschman maintains are the most effective and efficient antioxidants available. He states, “We’ve experienced a total disconnect.” His claim is supported by small studies that are beginning to accumulate, indicating the potential benefits of grounding. Here is a sampling of the findings, from The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Helped the body’s natural healing response. Researchers compared physiological changes during a two-hour grounding session of 14 men and 14 women and then a two-hour sham session. Changes in respiration and heart rates plus blood oxygenation within 20 minutes of grounding appeared to aid the healing process, reports lead author Gaetan Chevalier, Ph.D., director of the Earthing Institute. He notes that as in previous studies, subjects with acute inflammation experienced less swelling, redness, heat and pain. Improved sleep and reduced pain and stress. Researchers grounded 12 patients looking for these benefits while they slept. Comparing their cortisol levels (a stress-related hormone) prior to the eight-week study with results from periodic retesting and follow-up interviews, they found that grounding reduced nighttime levels of cortisol and better aligned its secretion with the body’s natural 24-hour circadian rhythm, which is important for sleep. Subjects reported improvements in all three areas. Decreased muscle pain. Researchers looked at blood counts and chemistry in eight active exercisers, following routines that assured muscle soreness.

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which are rife on the Earth’s surface, to enter the body and scour it for free radicals: those positively charged particles that may cause disease and inflammation. Four subjects treated with grounding techniques showed a boosted immune response and reported reduced pain. Oschman says that some professional athletes swear by the practice, including members of four U.S. Tour de France teams (between 2003 and 2007) that were grounded nightly during the competitions. Gallagher, who estimates that 70 percent of his patients consciously practice grounding, sees improvement in conditions including heart disease, arthritis, chronic pain, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue syndrome, attention deficit disorder, allergies, asthma, menopausal symptoms, sleep apnea and jet lag. Judged safe for all ages, blood-thinners present the only known complication, so heart patients should consult their doctors. “This is like the relationship of vitamin D from sunlight,” concludes Gallagher. “We are receiving something that is integral to our design, part of our nature. Earthing isn’t an intellectual concept; it’s a necessity of life.” Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health, medicine and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

Cold? Tired? Irritable? Have Your Thyroid Tested and Restore Your Vitality

t is very common for people to experience cold hands and feet, chronic fatigue or tiredness, and irritability that comes from the daily buildup of stress. These symptoms are not random, isolated events. They are connected. These symptoms are a common result of hypothyroidism. Most people are told that even though they are experiencing these symptoms, they do not have hypothyroidism because their TSH levels are normal. However, this is the only test many family doctors perform. Unfortunately, this test, when performed by itself, means almost nothing about your health and why the symptoms are present. When checking the thyroid, there are several other thyroid tests that can and should be done on any patient experiencing these symptoms. These additional tests can tell the physician if your thyroid is working correctly. Depending upon what tests are abnormal, the physician can proceed to check other organs and systems to make sure they are working properly. Did you know that hypothyroidism is almost never caused by the thyroid itself? Unfortunately, those individuals who are diagnosed are typically put on levothyroxine or another equivalent thyroid medication. In reality, the pituitary gland, the hypothalamus, the natural awakenings

large intestine, the immune system, and the adrenal glands can all cause hypothyroidism if any one of them is not working right. Even something as simple as a selenium deficiency can cause hypothyroidism. Why take a prescription medication that takes over thyroid function when you can identify the real underlying cause of the hypothyroidism and fix it? In the United States, the most common cause of hypothyroidism has nothing whatsoever to do with the thyroid. It is caused by a hypersensitive immune system that begins attacking the thyroid, called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. The treatment for this should focus on calming the immune system down, not prescribing thyroid medication! Dr. Megan Strauchman, the medical director for the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers in Richmond and Grand Blanc, is fellowship-trained in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, and uses a whole-body approach to solving the symptoms of hypothyroidism by getting to the root cause and correcting it appropriately, not by covering it up with medications. Dr. Strauchman is currently accepting new patients through the end of August. For more information, feel free to call her office at 810-694-3576 or visit her website at www.nwprc.com. August 2012

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or most parents, back-to-school season also signals the start of cold season, which for some kids, can stretch out for months. Kids’ immune systems, like their brains, need to be educated and strengthened, which might explain why young children are likely to experience two or three colds a year, says Dr. Lawrence Rosen, a holistic pediatrician practicing in New Jersey and chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Complementary and Integrative Medicine. Here are some great strategies to keep kids healthy and bolster their immune systems throughout the year. Manage stress: Stress is probably the biggest challenge to a child’s immune system, says Rosen. “Stress plays a big role in immune health. It literally impacts us on the cellular level. Studies repeatedly show that kids get sick more frequently when they are stressed out.”

“Give your kids some down time,” Rosen advises. “Don’t schedule every minute of their time. If you are a compulsive scheduler, then schedule quiet time.” Sleep is a vital component of immune system health, he points out. “Most children need eight hours of sleep a day and surprisingly, teenagers may need as much as 10 hours.” Eat right: Eliminating sugar completely from a child’s diet is a huge step toward better health and building a strong immune system, says holistic Pediatrician Debby Hamilton, of Boulder, Colorado. In California, a Loma Linda University study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that eating or drinking eight tablespoons of sugar (about the amount in two, 12-ounce soft drinks) can: n Reduce the ability of white blood cells to fight off infection by 40 percent.

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Dr. Lawrence Rosen suggests a homemade hand wash blend of essential oils commonly called Thieves Oil. He makes up his own sweet-smelling antibacterial blend from cinnamon, clove, lemon eucalyptus, rosemary and orange oils, mixed with a little aloe vera and water. Keep in a spray bottle next to every sink.

n Lower immune function for up to five hours. n Block absorption of vitamin C, which plays a vital role in immune function. n Make cells more permeable to the influx of bacteria and viruses. Tracee Yablon-Brenner, a registered dietitian, holistic health counselor and co-founder of RealMoms.com, offers a few tips to get kids enthusiastic about healthy eating: n Ask kids to help prepare the food and set the table, with tasks appro priate to their ages. n Cut vegetables in small pieces and “hide” them in favorite foods; for example, add zucchini and broccoli to spaghetti sauce. n Grow a garden (even a container garden) and engage children in the fun of growing food. n Take them to a farmers’ market to help pick out meal ingredients. Any food high in vitamin C is great for strengthening immune systems and improving overall health. Sources include citrus fruits, berries, bell peppers, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts and all dark, green, leafy vegetables, especially kale. Yablon-Brenner thinks that juice is

too high in sugar (even natural sugars) and instead favors fiber-rich whole fruits. She encourages eating lots of wild-caught fish (avoiding farmed fish, which can be contaminated with mercury and other toxic substances) and plenty of foods rich in vitamin E and zinc, such as pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. Probiotics are also important for keeping the immune system strong. For some kids, eating all-natural yogurt is enough, but for others, probiotic supplements may be necessary. “I’m really passionate about educating and teaching families about the benefits of eating real food and helping them recognize that food is really the best medicine,” says Yablon-Brenner. Exercise: Daily exercise is a key component of any health regimen. “Sometimes, I literally write a prescription for family exercise,” says Rosen. Outdoor exercise is beneficial because it also exposes children to the sun, helping them to manufacture the vitamin D that is essential for a strong immune system. Other highly recommended exercise programs include yoga for stress reduction, which can be adapted even for small children. Supplements: Rosen and Hamilton both favor select supplements for children, especially during cold and flu season. Rosen recommends a whole-food multivitamin for kids every day, as well as vitamin D supplements (if blood tests confirm a deficiency), as follows: 400 IU daily for babies, 1,000 IU for young children, 2,000 IU for tweens and 4,000 IU for teens and adults. Hamilton adds 15 milligrams of zinc daily and likes targeted herbal preparations for preventing and treating colds. Sanitation: The experts’ advice here may be surprising: They all recommend letting kids get a little dirty. “Kids are a little too sterile,” says Hamilton. “We used to play in the dirt, get dirt under our nails and expose our immune systems to bacteria that made them stronger. Our focus on antibacterial products today has actually led to the growth of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.” As a postscript, she recommends avoiding hand sanitizers; not only are natural awakenings

they less than effective, but their alcohol content can cause dry skin. Kathleen Barnes is a natural health advocate, author and publisher; 10 Best Ways to Manage Stress is her latest book. Visit KathleenBarnes.com.

Kale Crisps Recipe Kids Like 1 bunch of organic curly kale Sea salt to taste Garlic powder to taste 2 Tbsp lemon juice Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash and dry kale leaves, place in a single layer on baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes, until slightly browned and crispy. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve. Source: Tracee Yablon-Brenner, from RealMoms.com

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INVESTING IN MAIN STREET Cities, Schools and Churches Move their Money to Local Economies by Rebecca Leisher

ince the big corporate banks contributed to crashing the economy in 2008, news sources report that they’ve been rewarded with bailouts, tax breaks and executive bonuses, while American workers have lost jobs and homes. There is little wonder that many Americans—and now, institutions and local governments—have been closing their accounts at these corporate banks and transferring the money to community banks and credit unions. The intent is to send a strong message about responsibility to government and Wall Street, while supporting institutions that genuinely stimulate local economies. The first Bank Transfer Day, last November, was publicized over five weeks, largely through social networks. During that period, credit unions received an estimated $4.5 billion in new deposits transferred from banks, according to the Credit Union National Association. Citizens are calling for financial institutions to be accountable, encouraged by the popularity of the Move Your

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Money campaign. Schools, churches and local governments across the country have been transferring large sums, or at least considering doing so, in order to invest in local economies instead of Wall Street. Last year, the city of San Jose, California, moved nearly $1 billion from the Bank of America because of the bank’s high record of home foreclosures. City council members linked foreclosures to lost tax revenue, reduced services and layoffs, and urged other U.S. cities to follow their example. The Seattle, Washington, city council responded to the Occupy Wall Street movement by unanimously passing a resolution to review its banking and investment practices, “…to ensure that public funds are invested in responsible financial institutions that support our community.” Officials in Los Angeles, New York City and Portland, Oregon, are discussing proposals that address how and where city funds are invested. Massachusetts launched the Small Business Banking Partnership initiative last year to leverage small business loans, and has already deposited $106 million in state reserve funds into community banks. Student activists and the Responsible Endowments Coalition are urging colleges and universities—some of which have assets comparable to those of a town or city—to move at least a portion of their endowments from Wall Street. The Peralta Community College District, in California, with an annual budget of $140 million, has done just that. The district’s board of trustees voted unanimously last November to move its assets into community banks and credit unions. Churches and faith organizations are moving their money, too. Congregations in the California interfaith coalition LA Voice vowed to divest $2 million from Wells Fargo and the Bank of America, ending a 200-year relationship with the big banks. The Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, in East San Jose, pulled $3 million out of the Bank of America and reinvested the funds into Micro Branch, a division of Self-Help Federal Credit Union, designed to assist underserved communities. Moving money to where banking practices and investments are transparent is the most effective action. Oregon Banks Local represents small businesses, family farms and community banks. It offers a website tool that ranks local banks and credit unions on such criteria as where they are headquartered, jobs created and the extent of local investment, showing which financial institutions truly serve local communities. “People from all walks of life are angry at the banks,” says Ilana Berger, co-director of The New Bottom Line, a national campaign that promotes moving money from Wall Street. But the broad appeal of this grassroots movement toward financial reform is based on more than anger or strategy. “It’s a way to move our money to follow our values,” says Berger. “It’s an opportunity to really protest against the banks, but also a way to show what we want them to be.” Freelance writer Rebecca Leisher originated this article as part of “9 Strategies to End Corporate Rule,” for the Spring 2012 issue of YES! magazine. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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Friday, July 27 Thrive ~ Movie Showing - 7-10pm. THRIVE is an unconventional documentary that lifts the veil on what's REALLY going on in our world. It offers real solutions, empowering us with unprecedented and bold strategies for reclaiming our lives and our future. FREE. BeTrue Retreat Center, 3170 Miller Road, Oakland. Therese Winter 248-765-1832. South Manitou Island Backpacking Trip 9am. Thru Sun 7/29. Distance: TBD, Level of Difficulty: Moderate. Meet at 9:00 a.m. Friday at Manitou Island Transport Ferry Dock at Fishtown in Leland, MI. Ferry leaves at 10:00 a.m. Make individual ferry reservations by calling 231-2569061. National Park Entrance Fee is charged for the Island. Return on Sunday. Info: Denny Crispell 989-624-5038.

Tuesday, July 31 Chakra Balancing Workshop - 7-8:30pm. Enjoy a fun, informative workshop. We are sharing time-tested, easy tools that work to clear/balance your system daily. Very vital in this day & age! $20.00. BeTrue Retreat Center, 3170 Miller Road, Oakland. Therese Winter 248-765-1832.

Wednesday, August 1 Tip To Toe Health Series - 1-2pm. Learn about the female urinary tract & how to maintain its health. Exercises, natural remedies & supplements covered. Samples, materials & giveaways. FREE. Rosehaven Manor , 3900 Hammerberg Rd. Flint. FAMILY Pharmacy. Adrienne Griffin 248-425-3440. See ad page 10.

Exercises, natural remedies & supplements covered. Samples, materials & giveaways. FREE. Grand Blanc Senior Center, 12632 Pagels Dr. Grand Blanc. FAMILY Pharmacy. Adrienne Griffin 248-425-3440. See ad page 10.

Saturday, August 4 Energy Transfer Discourse - 1-3:30pm. Ethann Fox of Flower of Life will guide in release of our resistance to allow higher consciousness & happiness. Energy Transmission then Q/A. FREE! BeTrue Retreat Center, 3170 Miller Road, Oakland. Therese Winter 248-765-1832.

Sunday, August 5 Morning Voyageur Canoe - 9am. Paddle through the marsh to the sounds of awakening birds and insects. Join us for an excursion in our replica Voyageur canoe for this early morning outing. Ages 8+. $4/person. Preregistration required. Boat Launch, Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center located near Mount Clemens. 586-463-4332. Friends of the Flint River Trail Bike Rides - Distance: 13 to 15 miles round-trip, Level of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Leisurely, family-friendly bike rides start from the Flint Farmers Market and travel to different, enjoyable locations.Flint Farmers Market: 420 E. Boulevard, Flint. Contact: Jack Minore 810-252-5258, or Bruce Nieuwenhuis 810742-0071.

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Tip To Toe Health Series - 2:30-3:30pm. Learn about the female urinary tract & how to maintain its health. Exercises, natural remedies & supplements covered. Samples, materials & giveaways. FREE. Genesee Gardens, 4495 Calkins Rd. Flint. FAMILY Pharmacy. Adrienne Griffin 248-4253440. See ad page 10.

Preschool Nature Club - 11am. Introduce your preschooler to the wonderful world of nature. Listen to story, do a craft or other related activity, then hit the trail. Every other week, this series will focus on a different nature topic. Dress to be outdoors. Ages 3-6, accompanied by adult. $3/child. Preregistration required. Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center located near Mount Clemens. 586-463-4332.

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Friday, August 10 Evening Voyageur Canoe - 7:30pm. Slip through the cattails in our Voyageur canoe as we explore the North Marsh and the awakening evening wildlife. Don’t forget, everyone gets to paddle. Ages 8+. $4/ person. Preregistration required. Boat Launch, Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center located near Mount Clemens. 586-463-4332. Hatha Yoga - 3-4pm. Free your body & mind from tension by allowing yourself to regain balance and energy by utilizing elemental postures & breathing techniques.Instructor: Sue Albert, Certified Yoga Instructor RYT $15. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, Rochester. Kim Leshley 248895-5064.

Saturday, August 11 Eliminate Childhood Obesity. - 11am–5pm. Join Whole Foods Market and the McKinney Foundation as they present a healthy cooking demonstration and host a booth with a make-your-own trail mix station. Courtesy of the McKinney Foundation, participants will discover free and low cost health programs, get free immuniztions, and enjoy interactive seminars, live music and more. Whole Foods Market/Platinum Sponsor. Belle Isle. Info: 248-371-1400. The 7th Annual Sierra Club Green Cruise 2011 10am-3pm. Join us for a celebration of transportation that doesn't involve burning fossil fuels. Be a Solution to Stop Pollution. Join the Parade. Wear Green. Dress Up in Costumes. Decorate Your Bike. Be Creative. Look for our tent on site, where you’ll find some pre and post eco-friendly fuel. Downtown Ferndale. Just West of Woodward & 9 Mile To learn more call 248-709-9303. TBD Keepers of the Shiawassee Taste of Fenton Paddle - From Strom Park.Distance: TBD, Level of Difficulty: Moderate. Enjoy the river, have fun and great food at the Taste of Fenton celebration. Paddlers will start at Strom Park in Fenton, Linden Mill Pond travel upstream on the Shiawassee River. Contact: Maggie Yerman, 810-735-9570.

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Astronomical Society and Wolcott Mill interpreters will present programs on many different aspects of astronomy. Take a guided star walk to identify common constellations and brighter stars, or peer through a variety of telescopes focused on the many wonders of the sky. Clear skies permitting, the Perseid Meteor Shower is expected. Donations appreciated. Camp Rotary, Wolcott Mill Metropark in Ray Township. 586-749-5997. Friends of the Flint River Trail Bike Rides - Distance: 13 to 15 miles round-trip, Level of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Leisurely, family-friendly bike rides start from the Flint Farmers Market and travel to different, enjoyable locations. Flint Farmers Market: 420 E. Boulevard, Flint. MI 48503. Contact: Jack Minore 810-252-5258, or Bruce Nieuwenhuis 810-742-0071

Tuesday, August 14 Fall Gardens 6:30-8:30P Cost $25. Mott Community Education, LAPEER. 810-667-6546.

Wednesday, August 15 Tip To Toe Health Series - 10:30-11:30am. Learn about the female urinary tract & how to maintain its health. Exercises, natural remedies & supplements covered. Samples, materials & giveaways. FREE. Lockwood of Burton, 2173 S. Center Rd. Burton. FAMILY Pharmacy. Adrienne Griffin 248-4253440. See ad page 10. Family Nature Club: Let’s Go on a Bug Hunt. - 1pm. Ladybugs, dragonflies, butterflies and bumblebees are just a few of the many insects that kids and parents will catch, observe and learn about on this outdoor walk. All ages. $3/person. Preregistration required. Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center located near Mount Clemens. 586-463-4332.

Saturday, August 18 Amazing Monarch Butterflies - 1pm. Egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly. See the life cycle of the monarch and discover more about this amazing insect. Find out how you can help the monarch prepare for its journey to the wintering grounds in Mexico. If there are enough adults, there’ll also be tagging and releasing. All ages welcome. $3/person. Preregistration required. Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center located near Mount Clemens. 586-463-4332.

MONDAY, AUGUST 20 Make Your Own Soap in a crock pot! - 6-8pm Cost $25. Mott Community Education, LAPEER. 810-667-6546.

Tuesday, August 21 Better Health Now and For a Lifetime Class 6:30-8:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN, will conduct a seminar about the lifestyle modifi cation program, FirstLine Therapy. Customized program includes personal consultation, individualized nutrition plan, testing for progress and group classes. Focus is on managing or preventing chronic illnesses like Diabetes, Heart Disease, Stroke, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Auto-Immune diseases and more. FREE. The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, CLARKSTON. Call 248-625-6677 to register.

Saturday, August 25 Harvest Festival & Corn Days - 10am-4pm Sat & Sun. Good old-fashioned fun. Entertainment includes horse riding, dog and goat agility demonstrations, chainsaw carving, sheep shearing and an antique tractor parade, wagon ride, pie eating contest and make a craft. Crafts and farm fresh goods available by local crafters and growers. On Sunday, 9-11am, enjoy a pancake breakfast. Donation: $4/adult, $3/ child appreciated. Festival: $5/person. Farm Center, Wolcott Mill Metropark in Ray Township. 586-752-5932. Crim Festival: Walks, Race, Volunteer - Distance: 1 to 10 miles, Level of Difficulty: Flint, Saginaw Street. Contact: CRIM office: 810-235-3396.

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Friends of the Flint River Trail Bike Rides - Distance: 13 to 15 miles round-trip, Level of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Leisurely, family-friendly bike rides start from the Flint Farmers Market and travel to different, enjoyable locations. Flint Farmers Market: 420 E. Boulevard, Flint. MI 48503. Contact: Jack Minore 810-252-5258, or Bruce Nieuwenhuis 810-742-0071

Monday, August 27 Tip To Toe Health Series - 2-3pm. Learn about the female urinary tract & how to maintain its health. Exercises, natural remedies & supplements covered. Samples, materials & giveaways. FREE. Lockwood of Davison, 300 Main St. Davison. FAMILY Pharmacy. Adrienne Griffin 248-425-3440. See ad page 10.

Friday, August 31 Great Lakes State Fair - Thru Sept 3. Michigan’s State Fair is back with the Great Lakes State Fair. Everything that you have loved from past State Fairs will be here, livestock & agriculture exhibits, a midway, great entertainment and many vendors and the addition of the Detroit Shrine Circus. Everything is included in the Ultimate ticket price. Suburban Showplace Collection, Novi. Info: 248-348-5600. Full Moon Bonfire Gathering 9-11pm. Join us for an evening guided meditation around the fire marking the 2nd full(Blue Moon)in August. Release and Renew at BeTrue! Donation. BeTrue Retreat Center, 3170 Miller Road, Oakland. Therese Winter 248-765-1832.

Thursday, September 13 Detoxification Class - 6:30-8:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN will present information on the importance of detoxification. Detoxification can be accomplished in a variety of ways. Ann will cover the reasons and benefits of detoxifying, how to detox, how to eat a cleaner diet and much more. $25. The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, CLARKSTON. Call 248-625-6677 to register.

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Friends of the Flint river Trail Bike rides 2pm. 13 to 15 miles round-trip, easy to moderate. Leisurely, family-friendly bike rides start from the Flint Farmers Market and travel to different, enjoyable locations through October. Riders travel in a group with an experienced Leader. Some destinations include Bluebell Beach, Stepping Stone Falls, and For-Mar. Flint Farmers Market: 420 E. Boulevard, FlInT. Info: Jack Minore 810-2525258, or Bruce Nieuwenhuis 810-742-0071. Springfield Farmers’ Market - 10am-2pm. 6/17 Thru 10/14. Products naturally, locally grown (Michigan) and heirloom. Admission FREE! Shiawassee Basin Preserve (daVISBurG Rd. Entrance) Info: Laura, Market Manager. 248-2491592. Meditation - 1-2pm. Everyone Welcome. Suggested Love Donation $5. Meditation Self-Healing Center, 244 Law Street, laPeer. Info: 810-356-5021.

Leaf Energy Arts, 2290 East Hill Rd #202, Grand BlanC. Dawn Fleetwood 810-235-9854.

Studio, 67529 Main St, rICHMOnd. Darlene Daniels 586-430-9876.

Meditation Group - 6:30-8pm. Join us for group meditation in the Dome at the Center of Light. Donation $10. Center of Light, 5898 Baldwin Road, OXFOrd. Sue Clement 810-338-5471.

Farmers' Market/Crafts - 9am-2pm. Produce, baked goods,plants,diabetic socks, Project Fresh/ EBT vendors, more. FREE. Durand Union Station, Main & Hagle St, downtown durand. 989-288-3561.

markyourcalendar Tai Chi Classes 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.

Tuesdays • 6:30-7:30pm Korean Martial Arts Institute 925 Baldwin Rd, lapeer.

markyourcalendar Women's Only Fitness 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.

4 classes/$40 or $12 drop-in rates. Info/RSVP: Ms. Janet 810-667-2101 For more information visit KMAI.net or see ad on inside back cover.

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 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. Healing Yoga Sessions - 6:30-7:45pm. Hatha Yoga Foundation explored with special attention to individual healing $12. BeTrue Retreat Center, 3170 Miller Road, Oakland TOWnSHIP. Therese Winter 248-765-1832. 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.

Mondays & Wednesdays • 6-7pm Korean Martial Arts Institute 925 Baldwin Rd, lapeer. 10 classes/$40 or $6 drop-in rates. Info/RSVP: Ms. Janet 810-667-2101 For more information visit KMAI.net or see ad on inside back cover.

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. Macomb County Homebirth Circle - 7-8:30pm. Social gathering where women are supported for their choice to birth at home. FREE. Thrive In Line Chiropractic, 51309 Mound Rd, SHELBY TOWNSHIP. Erica Michaels 248-881-0836.

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.

Meditation Gathering - 7-9pm. 2nd & 4th Tues. 7-8 Guided Meditation, 8-9 Potluck. Relaxed Atmosphere. Donation. BeTrue Retreat Center, 3170 Miller Road, Oakland TOWnSHIP. Therese Winter 248-765-1832.

la leche league of lake Orion - 10am. Daytime Series meeting: 3rd Monday. FREE. Christ the Redeemer Church, 2700 Waldon Rd, lake OrIOn. Tawnya 586-604-4074. Tai Chi Chuan Classes - 6:30-8pm. Enjoy the calm, centered, relaxed state of moving meditation. Mind leads, body follows. Reunite with your personal power and learn to direct your energy. $15. Orchid

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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 at noon ($5/person). Activities such as guest speakers, musical performances, field trips, holiday parties, movies, bingo, games and more! $7 yearly membership. 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. 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. 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. 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

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markyourcalendar Beginner & Intermediate asthanga Yoga 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.

Thursdays • 6-7:30pm Korean Martial Arts Institute 925 Baldwin Rd, lapeer. 8 classes/$80 or $12 drop-in rates. Info/RSVP: Ms. Janet 810-667-2101 For more information visit KMAI.net or see ad on inside back cover.

dementia disorders. laPeer Library- Margurite D. Angeli Branch. FREE. Info: Amy DeNise 810732-8500. 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 9. 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.

235-5181. See ad page 9. Guided Meditation Group - 7-8:30pm. Second Fridays May-July. Light refreshments. Donation. Me, My Health & Eyes, lake OrIOn. Please RSVP: 248-393-8633.

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Yoga at Stony Creek - 8-9am. 6/9-8/25. Join instructor Kathy Vesprini for an hour of gentle poses. All levels. $7/session or 5-wk pkg. Stony Creek Metropark near rOCHeSTer/WaSHInGTOn TOWnSHIP. Info: 586-918-8407.

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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 9. 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 Yoga - 9am. Donation. J-Living Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, daVISBurG. Jules 248-390-9270. 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. 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. 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. Colon Hydrotherapy - 6-7pm.Wth Dr. Dennis Benn. FREE. Alternative Health and Rehab Centre, 2284 S Ballenger Hwy Ste F, FlInT. RSVP 810-

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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™.

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Offering personalized natural health care that focuses on treating the root cause of the illness, not just the symptom. A safe and effective alternative for children, adults and seniors. Specializing in infertility, internal medicine and pain management.

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Free 1st Acupuncture treatment, meridian analysis testing and B12 Injection (NIH research showed improvement with acupuncture for pain relief, asthma and nausea). Medicare, B/C, Fee For Service accepted. Assistance for all Seniors and low income persons. House calls to Seniors and homebound in certain areas for medical care.

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MICHIGAN ORIENTAL MEDICINE Acupuncture and Herbs Karen DeBruyn, PT, Dipl.OM 12809 S. Saginaw, Suite 206 Grand Blanc, 810-694-3500

Providing acupuncture and herbal medicine to optimize your health and wellness. Specializing in pain management, sports injuries, women's health, immune support, insomnia, and stress management.

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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.

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Shanti Counseling Services Theresa Callard-Moore, ACSW 6199 Miller Rd., Ste A, Swartz Creek 810-630-0904 ext. 2

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

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

Pain/stress relief and more with Craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy and holistic nutrition. 11 years experience. See ad page 17.

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DR. BENN DC BA, 30 years in practice treating sports, family, chronic and non-responsive conditions. See ad page 9.

General Dentistry, including root canals, dentures, extractions, bridges, composite (white) fillings, crowns, TMJ, N.E.T. for pain control, anxiety and more. Nutrition and ZOOM teeth whitening. See ad page 7.

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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.

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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.

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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. See ad page 23.

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Our mission at Carothers' Olive Oil is to provide olive oil that is top quality and wonderfully tasteful. We do this! Extra Virgin cold pressed.

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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 8.

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. See ad page 19.

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Medical Hypnotherapist Jon Tomlinson, with 90% success rate. Helping with conditions: quit smoking, weight loss, golf and much more. See ad page 9.

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A healthy body from the inside out. Bioidentical Hormone replacement, weight loss, intravenous nutritional support, vaser and smart lipo, botox, nonsurgical facelift, vericose veins and other services. See ad page 10.

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

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. See ad page 23.

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Certified Acupuncture with 8 years experience, David Birmingham. Chronic pain relief from many everyday issues without drug therapy. See ad page 9.

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