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

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Warm Winter Workouts

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t was about this time of year in 2010 when we decided to go "paper-free" in our offices. Over time, we accomplished about as much of that goal as possible. We found that going 100% paper free was impossible, but we're pleased to say that we achieved a roughly 95% paper-free office environment at the beginning of 2012. No more filing cabinets.

Our next goal, environmentally, is to find a way to go 100% trashless, or be waste-free, by mid-2013, both personally and in our business. In other words, we'll be cutting our ties with the trash collector. And we'll be documenting the process to share with you so that, if you're inclined, you can use some of the techniques we find to also produce less trash. Our nation is littered (pun intended) with landfills and the bottom line is that we're hoping this process will lead more of our readers to produce less trash.

We've been dancing with this notion for some time, especially in our personal life, and realize that it's going to require some planning.

The key, of course, is going to be in recycling and composting. The recycling of paper is easy, and in fact we're already there, as part of our paper-free goal. It's the plastics and liquids that we believe are going to be the challenge. There is a lot of plastic in our packaging today, and of so many differing types, that we're convinced the challenge is going to be in finding ways to recycle every single bit of it. After all, how easy is it to just toss those hard-to-recycle items into the trash bin?

And let's not forget about the many consumer items that once their life-cycle has ended get thrown away; and liquid waste such as cleaners, paints, etc. We're talking about those as well.

Yes, we already recycle. Our trash/garbage collector has a recycling program and picks up plastics and metals every other week. However, there are many items that they do not accept (some metals and no chemicals); and to be honest, we're not sure how "pure" their recycling process is. Does everything get recycled? What happens when items are received that can't be recycled? And where do we take things that can't be picked up?

So stay tuned and think, "trash-free." We'll be calling on existing businesses and organizations who are already involved in this process to provide guidance and information that we can share. We'll be publishing the results of our quest in this magazine and on our website. And we hope that you share your own ideas and techniques with us by writing (email, please...remember, we have a paperless office), on our Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts and on our blog. Our combined efforts can make this happen and our environment will benfit.

Until next month, stay happy and healthy (and be trash-free)...naturally!

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atricia Aldrich, founder and owner of Me, My Health and Eyes in Lake Orion, is pleased to announce the acquisition of new state of the art technology, "Vibroacoustics," which uses the ancient healing modality of sound.

"Vibroacoustics," explains Aldrich, "takes music or specific frequencies you can hear and translates them into sound that you can feel. This quickly promotes a deep state of relaxation. The sound and vibration assists the client to a gentle unwinding process throughout the tissues in the body, as well as the nervous system.

"There are five pathways to perceiving sound," she says. "First, the standard way through our ears, known as acoustic. The second way is through our tissues and muscle masses, or kinesthetic. The third is through our joints and skeleton, known as haptic. The fourth is through tactile stimulation, or sense of touch. Finally, the fifth is through our bones, such as the new bone-conducting hearing aids that work without an ear drum."

The Vibracoustic technology looks similar to a massage/water table. Each session has its own frequency and length of time. The new unit will arrive at Me, My Health and Eyes during the first week of October and they are currently setting appointments for the week of October 7th.

Me, My Health and Eyes is located at 1971 W. Silverbell Rd., Lake Orion. For more information or an appointment, call 248-393-8633.

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n Wednesday, November 7th, from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., "Wishes Fulfilled: Master the Art of Manifesting" will take place at the Riverview Ballroom of the Cobo Center in Detroit.

"This lecture is dedicated to your mastery of the art of realizing all your desires," says Dr. Dyer. "The greatest gift you have been given is the gift of your imagination. Everything that now exists was once imagined. And everything that will ever exist must first be imagined."

Wishes Fulfilled is designed to take visitors on a voyage of discovery, wherein they can begin to tap into the amazing manifesting powers that they possess within themselves and create a life in which all that they imagine for themselves becomes a present fact.

"Your wishes-all of them can indeed be fulfilled," Dr. Dyer says.

Admission is $35 and early registration is recommended.

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ealthier living may be just a few deep breaths away, for those who experience "Inner Engineering" in Detroit this October.

Sadhguru, a yogis and thought leader who has addressed TED conferences, World Nations meetings and authored more than 50 books, will bring his message of physical, mental and inner wellbeing, called "Inner Engineering," to Detroit. The weekend conference is Oct. 12-14 at Cobo Center, with a free preview event in Troy Oct. 10 and many other free events around town leading up to the conference.

Inner Engineering is a three-day immersion in the science and technology of inner health and wellbeing. Featuring guided meditations, asanas or simple yoga postures, powerful breathing and energy techniques and engaging discourses, the program offers practical wisdom and effective strategies for managing stress and bringing one’s entire system into alignment and harmony.

Among the millions of people worldwide who have experienced Inner Engineering, the most commonly reported benefits are improved mental clarity and sleep quality, increased energy levels, the ability to better handle stressful situations, a greater sense of connectivity and joy in everyday life and even relief from chronic diseases such as diabetes, migraines, hypertension, depression and more, as reported in a 2008 study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research.

The program is presented by Isha Foundation, a non-religious, entirely volunteer-run, international nonprofit dedicated to cultivating human potential and fostering peace and global understanding.

The weekend program with Sadhguru also features music, games, exhibits and high pranic, or life-sustaining, nutritious and delicious foods.

“It’s a life-transforming weekend,” says Barb Hernandez, a local volunteer with Isha Foundation. “Whether you’re

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new to yoga and meditation and looking to improve your health or mindset, or you’re experienced--maybe you've even taken previous Inner Engineering classes, you’ll learn so much about the power to change your health and your life."

About Sadhguru Sadhguru is a yogi, mystic and visionary humanitarian dedicated to the physical, mental and spiritual betterment of all human beings.

As a speaker, his opinion is widely sought after by prestigious global forums, including the World Economic Forum, the United Nations, the World Presidents Organization, the British House of Lords, Tuck Executive Education and TED, among many others. He is an ongoing Huffington Post blogger, and he co-authored the Amazon bestseller Midnights with the Mystic.

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Based on tested, scientific principles, the programs offer tools for optimal health, emotional well-being and professional excellence. The simple postures, meditation and powerful methods of self-transformation do not require physical agility or any previous knowledge of yoga. Inner Engineering, the flagship program, is conducted regularly in major cities around the world and features a powerful process that purifies the system and allows one to explore higher dimensions of life.

For details and to register, visit their website: IshaKriya.com. Follow updates on Facebook fan page Isha USA. See ad page 25.

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washday woes: scented Products Pollute the air

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ome scents make no sense for personal or planetary health. Using scented laundry products can release harmful—even carcinogenic—pollutants into the air, report University of Washington researchers. Their findings, published online in the journal Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health, show that air vented from machines using the top-selling, scented, liquid laundry detergent and dryer sheet contains hazardous chemicals.

When researchers analyzed captured gases from dryer vent fumes after participating households ran regular laundry cycles using liquid laundry detergent and a leading brand of scented dryer sheets, they found more than 25 volatile organic compounds, including seven dangerous air pollutants. Of those, two chemicals—acetaldehyde and benzene— are classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as carcinogens, with no established safe exposure level. Benzene is linked to leukemia and other blood cancers, according to the American Cancer Society, and studies have shown that acetaldehyde can cause nasal and throat cancer in animals.

“This is an interesting source of pollution, because emissions from dryer vents are essentially unregulated,” says lead author Anne Steinemann, Ph.D., professor of civil and environmental engineering and of public affairs. “If they are coming out of a smokestack or tail pipe, they are regulated—but if they’re coming out of a dryer vent, they are not.”

the Phthalates–diabetes connection

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hat we place on our skin might increase the risk for diabetes, based on findings by researchers at Uppsala University, in Sweden. They noted a connection between phthalates found in cosmetics and plastics and the risk of seniors developing diabetes; even a modest increase in circulating blood levels of such chemicals doubled their risk.

Monica Lind, associate professor of environmental medicine at the Section for Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and Dr. Lars Lind, professor of medicine, analyzed new information from a study that involved more than 1,000 70-year-old men and women in Uppsala. The participants submitted blood samples for analysis of various environmental toxins, including several substances formed when the body breaks down phthalates. Even after adjusting for obesity, blood lipids, smoking and exercise habits, the researchers saw a definite connection between blood levels of some of the phthalates and an increased prevalence of diabetes. The Linds also found that certain phthalates were associated with disrupted insulin production in the pancreas.

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nflammation can be briefly defined as toxins in the body These toxins can come from food, water, environment, medications, personal care products, household products or even from the body itself. Candida, leaky gut and or foreign creatures to the gastrointestinal tract or the process of digestion can produce toxins.

Inflammation in blood vessels, glands, joints or organs can be the root of many diseases. Blood vessels that are inflamed can cause hypertension or high blood pressure. Heart attacks may be the result of inflamed cardiac vessels. Toxins in the body cause inflammation.

A gland like the prostate can accumulate toxins. The body loves to store toxins in fat cells. The prostate and the breast are primarily composed of fat.

Hypothyroidism can be the result of toxins in the thyroid. Mercury from tooth fillings seeps into the thyroid as hot drinks are consumed. In the process of chewing, mercury can be swallowed and makes its way down to the thyroid. Mercury and other metals are commonly found in food products, personal care products, including make-up and jewelry. These metals accumulate in the thyroid, bones, organs and soft tissues in the body.

The knees and hips take daily abuse. Bearing the weight of the entire body. Osteoarthritis and arthritis are the result of toxins being deposited in these areas.

The last place the body stores toxins are in the organs. The exception to this is the liver where toxins are given the ok to be dispensed to the rest of the body or stored in the liver.

The root cause of most diseases can be traced back to an accumulation of toxins in the body.

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Breast Cancer Links to Environmental Toxins

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ew evidence that chemical pollution may be linked to breast cancer comes from a surprising source: a group of male breast cancer patients at Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base in North Carolina. Poisons in the camp’s drinking water, including benzene, a carcinogenic gasoline additive, perchloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE), are regarded as a cause; conditions at the base are also blamed for unusual rates of leukemia and birth defects. The worst period of contamination of the base’s water supply began in the late 1950s and continued for more than 30 more years.

Because men are simpler to study than women—their risk of developing breast cancer is not complicated by factors such as menstruation, reproduction, breastfeeding and hormone replacement therapy—the epidemiologists may be able to conclusively link industrial chemicals with an increased risk of the disease for both genders.

Source: National Disease Clusters Alliance

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Breast Health Screening Questioned

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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and thousands of well-meaning healthcare providers will continue to recommend mammograms.

However, a growing body of research suggests that X-ray mammography may not be the best screening approach, at least on an annual basis, and even the National Cancer Institute notes potential harms ranging from false results to overtreatment and radiation exposure.

A 2006 study published in the British Journal of Radiobiology revealed that the type of radiation used in X-ray-based screenings is more carcinogenic than previously believed.

The researchers wrote, “Recent radiobiological studies have provided compelling evidence that the low-energy X-rays used in mammography are approximately four times—but possibly as much as six times—more likely to cause mutational damage than higher energy X-rays.”

Peter Gøtzsche is director of the Nordic Cochrane Centre and an author of the landmark 2001 Cochrane systematic review, Screening for Breast Cancer with Mammography, which concludes, “Currently available reliable evidence has not shown a survival benefit of mass screening for breast cancer.” In 2011, Gøtzsche stated, “It is getting more and more difficult to argue that mammography is reasonable to [use] for breast screening.”

Dentists Can Help Diagnose Gluten Sensitivity

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he mouth may be one place that signs of celiac disease or gluten sensitivity are manifested, according to a recent study by researchers at Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They discovered a link between the disorder and dental enamel defects and recurrent aphthous ulcers, or canker sores, and concluded that dentists can play an important role in identifying unrecognized celiac disease.

Appropriate referral and timely diagnosis can help prevent serious complications.

hat do Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower have in common?

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, these cruciferous veggies are associated with a decreased risk of colon cancer. Throw in a good measure of A’s, as in apples, and people can also reduce their risk of distal colon cancer, report researchers from the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research at the University of Western Australia and Deakin University, in Victoria, Australia. The investigation examined the potential link between fruits and vegetables and three cancers in different parts of the bowel.

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ow levels of vitamin D have been linked to depression, particularly among those with a history of the disorder, according to what researchers believe is the largest such investigation ever undertaken. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center psychiatrists, working with the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study, reviewed the relevant results of nearly 12,600 participants from late 2006 to late 2010. They suggest that patients with a history of depression could benefit from a vitamin D assessment.

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ew moms that are breastfeeding should abstain from caffeine, according to an interview with Dr. Ruth Lawrence published in the Journal of Caffeine Research, a peer-reviewed publication. Lawrence says that because infants are not able to metabolize or excrete caffeine efficiently, a breastfeeding mother’s consumption of the drug may lead to caffeine accumulation and symptoms such as wakefulness and irritability in her baby.

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Eco-Pioneer

Paying It Forward: Rachel Carson’s Legacy This year marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Rachel Carson’s seminal book, Silent Spring, which warned of the far-reaching dangers of deadly pesticides and was widely regarded as a catalyst for America’s conservation, clean air and water and environmental protection movements. Now author Laurie Lawlor and illustrator Laurie Beingessner bring her message to today’s youth in the children’s book, Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World.

Carson’s life—from her childhood fascination with nature to becoming a college graduate and biologist to writing Silent Spring before her death in 1964—is told in easy-to-understand terms. An epilogue recounts her legacy for all generations. Carson encouraged readers to rethink fundamental values about the relationship between people and nature and not to suppose that, “Nature exists for the convenience of man,” as she put it.

One of the vivid examples of life’s interconnectedness that Carson cited occurred in Clear Lake, California, between 1949 and 1957. To eradicate gnats, three sprayings of DDD, a cousin of DDT, were applied, killing western grebes that breed on floating nests. When scientists examined the dead birds, they found astounding levels of DDD and realized that it occurred because the birds fed on lake fish that fed on DDD-laden plankton, passing the toxic pesticide up the food chain in “a whole chain of poisoning.” Carson also warned of potential human cancers resulting from handling pesticides and eating contaminated fish. The state Department of Public Health consequently banned DDD in 1959 and the 2001 Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants subsequently banned DDT for agricultural use worldwide in 2004.

Along with the enactment of many environmental laws, Carson’s work helped spur the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The advent of Earth Day, in 1970, led Mark Hamilton Lytle to write in his biography of Carson, The Gentle Subversive, that, “No event could have done more to celebrate the ideals that Rachel Carson bequeathed to the environmental movement.” Her legacy lives on.

Number Please

Let Your Fingers Do the Blocking With the advent of online access at home and ubiquitous use of smartphones, the traditional printed telephone book is going the way of the dodo. Yet competing companies across the country are still churning out the archaic directories and delivering them unbidden to millions of people annually. Many receive multiple publications that, although they can be recycled, still add up to a tremendous waste of resources and an unnecessary burden on landfills.

Now an industry-sponsored online opt-out registry, YellowPagesOptOut.com, has been established to provide a convenient way for residents to choose which directories they want to receive or to stop delivery. At least 12 weeks are required to process an opt-out request.

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Tech Trash

Africa’s E-Waste Is Skyrocketing The collective economies of Africa are set on a course to produce more electronic e-waste than Europe by 2017, according to Katharina Kummer Peiry, executive secretary of the Basel Convention on Hazardous Wastes. At a recent Pan-African Forum on e-waste in Nairobi, Kenya, she attributed the exponential increase to population growth and the increased availability of mobile phones, computers and accessories. More recycling could be advanced, she says, by the fact that significant amounts of valuable metals such as gold, silver, palladium and copper can be salvaged from electronic devices at less cost than smelting them from virgin ores.

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Let’s Eat

National Food Day is October 24 Sponsored by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest, Food Day provides a national focus for healthy food-related initiatives across the country.

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Women Leaders Combat Climate Change A new study in the journal Social Science Research observes that, “Controlling for other factors, in nations where women’s status is higher, CO2 emissions are lower.”

Christina Ergas and Richard York, sociologists at the University of Oregon–Eugene, found that the nations in which women have higher political status—based on how long they’ve had the right to vote and representation in parliament and ministerial governments—also have more ecologically sound outcomes than those that do not. Such outcomes included ratifying a greater number of environmental treaties, more scientific knowledge of climate change, a perception of environmental risks as more threatening and less optimism about the potential to solve problems by relying solely on technology.

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Developing Problem The Case to Save Swampland

An out-of-the-way quagmire or boggy boondock off a lonely road might seem like just so much wasteland rather than something to be concerned about when it’s paved over for a new strip mall or big-box store. But citizens are realizing that these plots where land meets water provide a vital and valuable ecological function.

In addition to nurturing essential biodiversity, wetlands purify water, produce fish, store carbon dioxide that would otherwise increase global warming and protect shorelines from floods, storm surges and erosion. “When we lose wetlands, we’re losing something we won’t recover for years,” remarks Dr. Moreno-Mateos, a wetland ecologist at the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, at Stanford University. “When people develop that huge shopping mall, it will take centuries to restore the functions we had before.” After-the-fact restoration efforts yield far more limited benefits.

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Busty Justice

October is Bra Recycling Month The Bra Recyclers, a Gilbert, Arizona-based textile recycling company, is celebrating the third annual Bra Recycling Month during October. The intent is to collect new and gently used and cleaned bras for interested women nationwide. Healthiest options are non-underwire garments—Dr. John McDougall, in his book, The McDougall Program for a Healthy Heart, notes that constricting bras have been implicated in the rise of benign, non-cancerous but often painful breast cysts and lumps.

Bra Recyclers CEO Elaine Birks-Mitchell states, “The month-long campaign ties directly into breast cancer and domestic violence awareness. The Bra Recyclers believe every woman and girl should not have to worry about something as simple as a bra as they transition back to selfsufficiency or being cancer-free. The results are enhanced self-esteem and encouragement and strength to carry on.”

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Warm Winter Workouts

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uring seasons of extreme weather, those that prefer to exercise indoors can complement the individual huffing and puffing sounds of gyms and fitness clubs with the social shouts of competitive community sports. Fall is an ideal time to sign up for winter leagues to take advantage of the flip side of outdoor summer leagues. Here we can continue playing what many of us enjoyed as kids—volleyball, basketball and bowling; a welcoming facility is likely just a short distance away.

V-Ball and B-Ball Action

“Many facilities use their gyms for basketball leagues two or three nights a week and set up volleyball nets on the other nights,” notes Bill Beckner, research manager with the National Recreation and Park Association. He reports that in season, there is more open play in basketball, especially on weekends, and also during weekday lunch hours for workers.

YMCA/YWCAs, as well as some public school gymnasiums, welcome adults to play either basketball or volleyball. Opportunities include after school, on weekends and during semester breaks.

While beach volleyball competitions continue to garner more media attention, indoor volleyball has remained consistently popular. USA Volleyball, the sport’s national governing body, has 40 regional associations that provide access to grassroots play, as well as organized competitions.

Business team leagues also

exist in many cities and towns, as well as informal gatherings of friends that simply meet up.

With six people per side, it’s fun to rotate positions and learn to serve, block the ball, set up a teammate and return or spike it over the net. According to Beckner, “Early Boomers enjoy the camaraderie and generally find volleyball less physically demanding than basketball.” He reports that co-ed volleyball is also popular with young adults, and he anticipates even more interest following the Summer Olympics.

Participating in either sport may lead to minor injuries without proper equipment. To help prevent ankle sprains from an awkward landing, Paul Ullucci, of East Providence, Rhode Island-based Ullucci Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy, recommends tightly fitting, hightop sneakers. “Lace them all the way up and tie them tightly,” he says. For some, he also advises an ankle brace over socks for even more support.

Because fingers may get bent by the ball, “Taping two fingers together with thin strips of medical tape above and below the knuckles can stabilize a joint prone to getting sprained while maintaining flexibility,” suggests this member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Board of Directors.

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Bowling similarly offers friendly social competition, as well as a way to develop individual playing style and track personal improvement.

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Congress reports that 71 million people bowled at least once in 2010, making it the number one U.S. participatory sport. Nationwide, it sanctioned 71,904 leagues in 2010-2011, fairly evenly split between men and women.

Steve Johnson, executive director of the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, views its 3,600 member locations (about 75 percent of all centers) as community destinations for recreation and entertainment. It’s ideal as a family activity and double-dating venue; more centers now offer fruit juices and energy drinks.

As Stefanie Nation, of Grand Prairie, Texas, an avid recreational league player and member of the United States Bowling Congress’ defending world champion women’s national team, notes, “Leagues are a fun opportunity to get together with others. There’s something about releasing the ball that relieves stress.”

She adds that bowling burns approximately 240 calories per hour and completing three games is the equivalent of walking a mile. Footwear is available for rent at centers if players don’t have their own, and bowling balls of various weights are provided. “A good rule of thumb is to choose a ball that weighs 10 percent of your body weight, up to 16 pounds.” Many serious players wear wrist supports to help absorb the weight of the ball and to keep the wrist rigid for consistency in delivery, she says.

The sport’s appeal is broadening, especially in urban centers where a Rock ‘n’ Bowl phenomenon often enlivens the young adult crowd on Friday and Saturday nights. Centers have also become sites for community fundraising events and corporate parties. Meanwhile, Philadelphia’s Sweat Fitness recently added 10 bowling lanes to one of its 10 facilities and the regional chain expects to continue the trend.

Randy Kambic, of Estero, FL, is a freelance writer and a copyeditor for Natural Awakenings.

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Global Flavors

New Ethnic Vegetarian Recipes Rock Taste Buds

by Judith Fertig

Celebrating Vegetarian Awareness Month, Natural Awakenings visits the continuing evolutions of vegetarian eating habits and leading cookbooks.

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ncient India and Egypt are known to have served up plant-based diets, but vegetarian cookbooks are a relatively recent American phenomenon.

The genre debuted nationally in

1977 with Mollie Katzen’s groundbreaking classic, the first Moosewood Cookbook, sharing recipes gleaned from her restaurant and a collective coop in Ithaca, New York. Considered one of Five Women Who Changed the Way

Mother said

We Eat, by Health magazine, she has also hosted several PBS cooking shows.

When Katzen first took up the cause, vegetarian cooking was earnest, if earthy, relying heavily upon such staples as brown rice, mushrooms and tofu. The options were limited for those that didn’t capitalize on a home garden or live in a cosmopolitan city.

Growing up in Louisville, Kentucky in the 1970s, cookbook author and food blogger Michael Natkin remembers…“when vegetables were boiled until they begged for mercy.” Being a vegetarian then meant a commitment to a philosophy, not necessarily an expectation of flavor and pleasure.

In 1981, an Indian actress and cookbook author introduced Americans to exotic vegetarian dishes from India in Madhur Jaffrey’s World of the East: Vegetarian Cooking. Still, without an Asian market nearby, hard-to-find ingredients like dhal (a lentil) or fenugreek (a seed) might have derailed attempts to make such recipes.

By 1990, Chef Deborah Madison had contributed The Savory Way, which upped the quotient of colorful foods inspired by classic French cuisine. She revealed how plant-based dishes can be sophisticated and even glamorous.

Today’s latest cookbook evolution speaks to the newest generation of vegetarian cooks’ burgeoning interest in tasty ethnic cuisines, home gardening and farmers’ markets as well as meatless meals. Natkin has pulled it all together in Herbivoracious: A Flavor Revolution, with 150 Vibrant

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“It’s not an exaggeration to say that… the great majority of Americans would rather be considered healthy, rather than wealthy.” ~ Mike Weisman, president, The Values Institute at DGWB and Original Vegetarian Recipes. From the standpoint of a well-traveled home cook, he also chronicles his travels and forays into flavorful, globally influenced recipes at Herbivoracious.com.

Natkin coaxes the most flavor out of his ingredients—from cooking pasta in red wine, making “meaty” soup stocks with dried mushrooms or Parmesan cheese rinds to teaching uses of condiments like Japanese sesame salt.

“The least successful cuisine for translation into vegetarian cooking is American comfort food,” he notes.

He always encourages cooks to think creatively, not literally, when translating a meat-based dish to a plant-based equivalent. Instead of trying to do a faux turkey for Thanksgiving, for example, he recommends serving a main dish that looks celebratory and mouthwatering, saluting the traditional role of the centerpiece turkey in a fresh way.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

Why Vegetarian, Why Now? Growing Trend “Because vegetarian meals are good for you, tread more lightly on our planet’s resources and are kinder to animals,” Natkin responds.

“The planet isn’t designed to support billions of meat-eaters. Plus, many are concerned about the methods of animal agriculture—think of industrial hog farms, for instance, which can be environmental nightmares. If you want to eat meat from smaller producers with higher ethical standards, it’s more expensive,” he says. “Even if you eat meatless only now and again, it’s better for the family budget, your health and the planet.”

Natkin is well aware of the “dark days for vegetables,” when commerce dictated that varieties be chosen and grown primarily for their ability to withstand long-distance transport. Now, due to rising demand, more are grown for flavor, advises Natkin, and that makes vegetarian meals taste better and become more popular.

Natkin further suggests, “If you want a sustainable diet, it must include foods that you like, not foods that you think you should like. They have to taste good, otherwise you won’t stick with it.”

Natkin’s cookbook encompasses dishes from locales as diverse as India, Iran, Japan, Mexico and Thailand. His special touch is conceiving ways to convert traditional recipes to vegetarian variations while maintaining unique flavors and combinations of textures. From a deconstructed sushi to tofu tacos,

Poll, 47 percent of Americans eat at least one vegetarian meal a week. The Values Institute of DGWB, an advertising and communications firm based in Santa Ana, California, confirms the rise of flexitarianism, or eating meat on occasion rather than routinely, as one of the top trends of 2012.

Finally, New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman remarks, “When I ask audiences I speak to, ‘How many of you are eating less meat than you were 10 years ago?’ at least two-thirds raise their hands. A self-selecting group to be sure, but nevertheless, one that exists. In fact, let’s ask this: Is anyone in this country eating more meat than they used to?”

According to a national 2012 Harris

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(Image of recipe shown in article title section) Makes 12 small or 8 medium-size tacos “The secret to delicious Mexican vegetarian food is to amp up the flavors and use lots of contrasting textures,” says food blogger Michael Natkin. “These tacos— filled with grilled tofu and sautéed peppers, all basted with tangy achiote paste— have serious street-food flavor. They are meant to be eaten in just two or three bites.”

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2. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush the tofu with the achiote oil on one side and grill, oiled-side-down, until well-marked. Then do the same on the other side.

3. Repeat with the zucchini, brushing the slabs with achiote oil and grilling until well-marked and tender, about 3 minutes per side. Allow the tofu and zucchini to cool and then cut both into 1/3-inch diced pieces.

4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of achiote oil. Add the onion, garlic and bell peppers and sauté until very soft.

5. Add the tofu and zucchini to the pepper mixture. Taste and adjust the seasoning. It may need more salt, a little lime or lemon juice, or more heat.

6. To serve, wrap the tortillas in a damp, clean dishtowel and microwave until soft and warm, about 2 minutes.

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Rick Burns, a doctor of chiropractic and professor of chiropractic technique at Palmer College of Chiropractic, in Davenport, Iowa, notes that more than 100 techniques and endless permutations of adjustments and thrusts can be used to help bring the body back into alignment and health. “Most chiropractors integrate several methods, depending on the needs of the patient,” he says.

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Waking up with a stiff neck or shoulder or back pain sends 20 million Americans to the chiropractor each year. ~ American Chiropractic Association familiar to most people that have experienced chiropractic care. Although the adjustment is painless, some patients instinctively tense their muscles.

“Adjustment is a sneak attack, ‘My reflexes being faster than yours,’” remarks Burns. “The average muscle contracts in about a quarter of a second. We do a lot of speed training so we can do the adjustment in one-tenth of a second.”

Activator: The activator technique, used by about 20 percent of chiropractors as part of an integrated practice, employs a small, spring-loaded, rubbertipped device, slightly larger than a pen, which applies a small amount of force to a specific area. It makes a stapler-like sound and the recipient usually feels only slight pressure.

“Not everybody can tolerate the more aggressive manipulation that is performed as a foundation in chiropractic, especially elderly people or very young children,” says Overland. “The activator technique claims to be faster,

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Applied kinesiology: Also known as muscle testing, applied kinesiology evaluates muscle strength at various specific points to help determine if a specific type of adjustment or even a nutritional supplement might be helpful to an individual patient as a treatment. This individualized treatment is popular among chiropractors and their patients. “It is a way to glean a tremendous amount of diagnostic information to specifically tell where the subluxations (imbalances) are,” says Vaughn, “and is used by about 20 percent of chiropractors.”

Sacro-occipital technique (SOT): Another form of non-forceful adjustment, SOT usually involves having the patient lie face down on a table. Inserting a variety of wedges asymmetrically distributed under the pelvis creates a helpful torque.

“Gravity causes the adjustment to happen very subtly in about 10 minutes,” explains Vaughn. “It is effective for the elderly and people with osteoporosis that can’t tolerate more vigorous adjustments.”

Gonstead: Similar to the HVLA technique, a Gonstead approach pays particular attention to the lower spine and the effects of its misalignments on the rest of the body. These practitioners generally prefer to adjust the neck with the patient in a sitting position.

More than half of all chiropractors use some form of the Gonstead technique. It involves detailed structural analysis of the spine, which can include various types of palpitation, nervoscope analysis of heat and nerve pressure along the spine, and X-rays.

“All of these techniques require extensive education and thousands of hours of training,” concludes Overland.

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Follow the Lifecycle Crunching the Numbers on Products We Consume

by Brita Belli

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very product we use has a lifecycle, or duration of environmental impact. According to the State of the World 2012: Transforming Cultures from Consumerism to Sustainability, by the Worldwatch Institute, humans collectively are consuming resources equivalent to 1.5 Earths, or 50 percent more than is sustainable—and that’s before projected population growth. In short, we’re depleting more resources than the planet can replenish; hence, our personal consumption habits matter.

In an ideal world, all the appliances, furniture and electronics we use and later discard would be “cradle-tocradle,” or C2C, certified, a term popularized by German chemist Michael Braungart and American Architect William McDonough for describing products designed never to become waste. Such innovative products typically are made of both technical components that can be reused and biological components that decompose back into the natural world.

Current examples of products that have obtained C2C certification include gDiapers—biodegradable cloth diaper liners that can be flushed or composted—and Greenweave recycled fabrics.

But smart, sustainable design is not yet the norm, so we have to monitor our own consumption and waste habits to try limiting our support of polluting industries and contribution to evergrowing landfills. natural awakenings

Such product assessments are challenging, because it’s not only about what happens after a cell phone, for example, is thrown into a landfill that takes an environmental toll. It also entails the chemicals used, toxins released and fossil fuels burned to manufacture and ship that phone.

To help us sort out the best approaches, The Green Design Institute at Carnegie Mellon University has created the online Economic Input-Output Life Cycle Assessment (EIO-LCA) that crunches the numbers for commonly used products—from household cleaners to mattresses—to provide us with the bigger-picture impact. So, as their website explains, “The effect of producing an automobile would include not only the impacts at the final assembly facility, but also the impact from mining metal ores, making electronic parts, forming windows, etc., that are needed for parts to build the car.”

The accompanying chart, using the latest available EIO-LCA figures, provides comparisons for some common products—from the most to the least energy-intensive—as well as recycling rates and suggested alternatives for keeping our own resource usage and waste load to a minimum.

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CHILDREN FOLLOW ADULT EXAMPLES Enabling “We” Instead of “Me”

by Michael Ungar

“If you want to be miserable, think about yourself. If you want to be happy, think of others.” ~ Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

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he phrase “connected kids” may describe youth consumed by Internet-dependent relationships.

Yet these same young people still crave old-fashioned, face-to-face connections with the adults in their lives. With one parent or two, stepparents, a grandparent, aunts or uncles, older family friends, teachers and coaches—experience shows they all can help guide our children by showing the compassion that nurtures kids’ own caring instincts.

Swedish futurist and author Mats Lindgren characterizes these young people, raised by the “Me Generation” (born in the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s), The MeWe Generation, for their efforts to balance a culture of individualism and their need to belong. He notes, “Although the MeWes travel and experience more than

any other generation before them, [in surveys] the small things in life still get the highest scores. A happy life is based on relations and companionship.”

Family life, for better or worse, establishes the way children connect with others at school, in their communities, on the job, as citizens and as members of the human race. How can we help youngsters feel truly connected and learn to be responsible for themselves and others?

All Together Now The cycle we want to start at home encompasses compassion, connection, responsibility and citizenship. The alternative is selfishness, alienation, exploitation and disenfranchisement; terms we hope will not apply to our children. natural awakenings

If we want children to embody healthy and positive qualities and play an important role in family life and beyond, we need to understand how to enable kids to think “We” by outgrowing some of our own Me-thinking ways.

To start, it helps to understand that when we ask nothing of our children— keep them from experiencing larger challenges and taking real responsibility for themselves and others—we risk spoiling them. Children that instead see and experience We-oriented caring for others and regularly participate in compassionate acts feel more attached to a community of family and friends. A child that feels noticed and embraced, and is then given opportunities to act independently of his parents, also will know what it means to be trusted. Parents convey, “I know you can do this.”

A youngster that experiences this compassionate caring and trust will mimic such compassion, because it feels good to give and he wants others to acknowledge his worth. Also, having been allowed to suffer the consequences of some bad personal decisions (up to a point), he understands that his choices affect both himself and others. Given the opportunity to think things through for himself, he can make helpful choices instead of feeling forced to either resist or give in to what adults want. He knows how to show respect because he knows what it feels like to be respected.

Acting responsibly follows naturally as a way to identify with others and demonstrate the strength of his connections and contributions to the welfare of others. It sews a child into the fabric of his family and community, which responds, “You are a part of us. You belong and we rely on you.” The child quietly says to himself, “I’m here” and “I count.”

Listen closely and we will hear children asking permission to live their lives truly connected with us and with their widening circles of friends around the world.

Michael Ungar, Ph.D., is a clinician and research professor at the School of Social Work at Canada’s Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He based this article on his book, The We Generation: Raising Socially Responsible Kids, published by Da Capo Lifelong Books.

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Wednesday, September 26 Essential Oils for Allergies - 7-8pm. Learn how to manage your seasonal allergies and food sensitivities by using pure therapeutic essential oils, lessen or reduce the use of over the counter medications that could lead to uncomfortable side effects. Nic explains best way to apply specific oils to help bring balance to all body systems for maximum relief. FREE. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, Rochester. Kim Leshley 248895-5064.

Saturday, September 29 Meditation Class - Isha Kriya - 10:30-11:30am.

Learn a 15 minute guided meditation which has the potential to transform the life of anyone willing to incorporate it into their daily life. FREE. Dr. Neelam Dutt's Office, G-3535 Beecher Rd, Suite H, Flint.

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WEDNESDAY, October 3 Organic Gardening: Soil Preparation - 6-8 pm. Bring in your soil sample. We will start from the ground up to give you all the solutions for a successful planting season. $25. Mott Community Education, LAPEER. 810-667-6546.

FRIDAY, October 5 Awaken Through Dance - 7:15-8:45pm. Dance

fitness class for women. Teri Sertic guides you safely through 90 minutes of breathing and stretching to warm up, followed by easy dance moves designed to wake up your hips and chakras. No experience or requirements needed! Bring a yoga mat, water and wear easy yoga-type clothes. $25. Pre-register. The MINDs Eye Bookstore 81 Macomb Place, MOUNT CLEMENS. 248-444-0842.

Saturday, October 6 Food Prep Classes - 2-3:30pm. Healthy cooking substitutes; flours, oils and sweeteners. Hands-on, so dress appropriately. $20/person. Fragrance-free building; refrain from any scented personal care products. Limited space/RSVP. Me, My Health & Eyes, Lake Orion. Info; 248-393-8633.

Tuesday, October 9 Fight Anxiety & Depression! - 6:30-7:30pm. Come learn about the "Mood Matrix" & how essential oils can combat anxiety/depression to Naturally fight back Winter Blues! Bring a friend for FREE! $5.

Soothe Your Soul, 2B S. Washington, Oxford.

Dena Holmes 248-303-3611.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Organic Gardening: Disease and Pest Control - 6-8pm. Rid your garden of those pesky bugs and prevent disease without the use of synthetic chemicals. $25. Mott Community Education, LAPEER. 810-667-6546.

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Friday, October 12 Parent's Time Out - 6:30-9pm. Drop kids off for a night of fun while you enjoy free time! Story Time, Yoga, Games & healthy snacks $10 for 1st child, $5 for additional child $10. The Yoga Path, 1086 N Irish Rd Ste 3, Davison. Maria Burnash 810919-9642. See ad below.

Guided Meditation Group - 7-8:30pm. Donation.

Light refreshments. Fragrance-free building; refrain from any scented personal care products. Limited space/RSVP. Me, My Health & Eyes, Lake Orion. Info; 248-393-8633.

Saturday, October 13 Davisburg Heritage Festival - 8:30am. Also 10/14 at 10am. The weekend will be filled with a Pancake Breakfast, Antique Tractor and Fire-Truck Display, Cemetery Tours, Wagon Ride Park Tours, Historical Demonstrations, a Parade through downtown, Family fun games, Cow Pie Bingo, Beer Tent, Farmers’ Market, Concert and Live Bands and who could pass up the very popular Hay Maze and much, much more. Most activities are FREE. Great for all ages young and old. Downtown Davisburg.

Wellness Fair - 11am-6pm. Offering a variety of readers, sound healing, access bars, auricular acupuncture, JMT, Energy Work, oil treatments, door prizes, vendors and more! $2. Lotus Healing Arts Center, 6015 W Pierson Rd, Flushing.

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Gilda’s Family Walk & health Fair - 8am-Noon.

Walk with friends, family, co-workers and neighbors to honor those impacted by cancer and support our great community program of emotional and social support. New walk route, health vendors, live entertainment, kids' activities and Lawrence Tech concept vehicles; $25 Adults, $10 Children 6-17, 5 & under FREE. Lawrence Tech University sOUthFIElD.

Reset your spiritual GPS using simple repetitive Nia movements. Allow the mind, body, and emotions to become neutral and make space for creativity, answers, dreams. Wear clothing to move in, come barefoot, and have an open mind to moving into the flow. Workshop occurs within the Sacred Triad Weekend.

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Kids Yoga with Emily for 6-10y - 3-3:45pm. A kid friendly yoga class using books and beanie babies!

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sunday, October 14 - 3:30-5:30 p.m.

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imagination and release energy 6-10yrs $5. The Yoga Path, 1086 N Irish Rd Suite 3, DAvIsOn. Maria Burnash 810-919-9642. See ad page 23.

WedNesdAy, OctOber 17 Organic Gardening: Planning - 6-8 pm. Have organic produce from spring through fall. $25. Mott Community Education, lAPEER. 810-667-6546.

tHursdAy, OctOber 18 couple’s Massage - 6-9pm. Explore massage techniques designed for a great at-home massage. Bring blankets and pillows. $25. Mott Community Education, lAPEER. 810-667-6546.

Essential Oils for Everyday - 7-8pm. We will explore Young Livings Everyday oil kit. Learn and try 9 therapeutic grade oils to incorporate in your everyday life. Go green the natural way! $10.

Lotus Healing Arts Center, 6015 W Pierson Rd, FlUshInG. Jamie Brandow 810-874-1759. See ad page 23.

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sAturdAy, OctOber 20 Art and craft show - 1-6pm. Artwork from local artist Sherri Ananich, crafts available for gift shopping! Live Music with Shannon Olsen Admission: Food Donation for Outreach East Donation. The Yoga Path, 1086 N Irish Rd Ste 3, DAvIsOn. Maria Burnash 810-919-9642. See ad page 23.

11th Annual FREE holistic health Fair - 11:30am6pm. Complimentary Massage, Yoga, plus 20 FREE Classes. Holistic Palooza's Transformational Keynote Speaker, Mary Morrissey, will help you find your life's true potential and how to achieve your dreams! Irene's Myomossology Institute, sOUthFIElD. 248-350-1400.

Viktoras Kulvinskas Dr. Joel Kahn

7th Annual Great lakes bioneers (GlbD) conference - Thru Sun 10/21. GLBD promotes collaboration and networking among SE Michigan individuals and organizations working on sustainability and eco-justice issues. Whether you are a long-time activist or just curious, join us for a weekend of learning and inspiration. Supported

by Whole Foods Market. Mary Grove College, DEtROIt.

suNdAy, OctOber 21 19th Annual Pumpkin Patch and 75th Annual halloween Parade - 1-4pm Pumpkin Patch / 4-5pm Parade. Join Whole Foods Market in Troy as we support the Junior League of Birmingham and the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber for the 19th Annual Pumpkin patch and 76th Annual Halloween parade in Birmingham. Look for the Whole Foods Market Tent on site and stop by for some SUPERNATURAL treats and refreshments for all of the goblins and ghouls. FREE. Downtown bIRMInGhAM. Info: Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber 248-644-1700.

WedNesdAy, OctOber 24 First Aid Essential Oils - 7-8pm. Learn how to combat conditions such as allergies, bruises, headaches, sore throat, toothaches, cold & flu, nausea & stomach pain, sprains & more FREE. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, ROchEstER. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064.

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tHursdAy, OctOber 25 Everyday Meditation for stress - 7-8pm. Come learn how to do a simple meditation to connect to source and allow for healing and stress relief.

Bring pillow, blanket, and an open mind. $10.

Lotus Healing Arts Center, 6015 W Pierson Rd, FlUshInG. Jamie Brandow 810-874-1759. See ad page 23.

sAturdAy, OctOber 27 Juicing for Detoxification - 11am-12. Learn about juicing for detoxification and better health. Get the full benefit from the valuable vitamins and minerals in your food by juicing. FREE. Lapeer Library, 201 Village West Dr, lAPEER. Info: Lapeer Library 810-664-6971. See Rebekah's ad page 8.

green burial is available in Michigan, and how to do-it-yourself. $25. Mott Community Education, lAPEER. 810-667-6546.

FrIdAy, NOVeMber 9 Guided Meditation Group - 7-8:30pm. Donation.

Light refreshments. Fragrance-free building; refrain from any scented personal care products. Limited space/RSVP. Me, My Health & Eyes, lAKE ORIOn. Info; 248-393-8633.

Parents nite Out - 6:30pm-9pm. Drop kids off for a night of fun while you enjoy free time! Story Time, Yoga, Games & healthy snacks $10 for 1st child, $5 for additional child $10. The Yoga Path, 1086 N Irish Rd Ste 3, DAvIsOn. Maria Burnash 810-919-9642. See ad page 23.

suNdAy, OctOber 28 nia halloween Jam - 2:30-4pm. Join Metro Detroit Nia teachers for a Halloween Jam as we move to the "spooky" tunes of Halloween music. Allow yourself to play. Costumes Optional. $10. Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 2172 Franklin Rd, blOOMFIElD hIlls.

Stacey Peper 248-737-6856.

Kids Yoga with Emily - 3-3:45pm. A kid friendly yoga class using books and beanie babies! Kids will improve ability to focus, stimulate their imagination and release energy 6-10yrs $5. The Yoga Path, 1086 N Irish Rd Suite 3, DAvIsOn. Maria Burnash 810919-9642. See ad page 23.

MONdAy, OctOber 29 hypnosis for comfortable and Relaxed childbirth - 7pm. Join HypnoBirthing parents Janice & Will Rex-Weaver of Peaceful Birthing, as they share why a relaxed body experiences comfortable childbirth and how fear affects labor and intensifies sensations while birthing. FREE. Whole Foods Market, ROchEstER hIlls.

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tuesdAy, OctOber 30 4 seasons of color in the Garden - 6:30-8:30pm.

Is your garden only interesting in the spring and early summer? This class will offer you lots of ideas that will add color to your garden all year round. $25. Mott Community Education, lAPEER. 810-667-6546.

sAturdAy NOVeMber 3 Kiddies class - 2-3:30pm. Chicken noodle soup and they will be making the noodles too! Hands-on, so dress appropriately. $20/person. Fragrance-free building; refrain from any scented personal care products. Limited space/RSVP. Me, My Health & Eyes, lAKE ORIOn. Info; 248-393-8633.

markyourcalendar natural health & Eco Fest See Dr. Brian Clement of Hippocrates Health Institute & Viktoras Kulvinskas! Catch food demos, view educational films, sample raw foods, talk with natural health & eco-friendly exhibitors, & more!

sunday, november 11 - 10am-5pm Laurel Manor Banquet & Conference Center 39000 Schoolcraft Road, livonia $15 in advance, $20 at the door Info: Deb Klungle 248-497-4189

WedNesdAy, NOVeMber 14 Quit smoking with hypnosis - 6:30-8:30 pm. Give up those cigarettes this year for the Great American Smokeout. $25. Mott Community Education, lAPEER. 810-667-6546.

sAturdAy, NOVeMber 17 sourdough bread class - 2-3:30pm. How to make and feed culture as well as bake the bread. (you will leave with the starter). Hands-on, so dress appropriately. $20/person. Fragrance-free building; refrain from any scented personal care products.

Limited space/RSVP. Me, My Health & Eyes, lAKE ORIOn. Info; 248-393-8633.

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Aromatherapy best Practices – 6-8pm. Excited about essential oils but confused about which ones to use? Cut through the clutter and attend this class! $25. Mott Community Education, lAPEER. 810-667-6546.

Pet Grooming 1 - 7-9 PM. Save money by learning to properly groom your own pet’s face, feet and fanny between grooming appointments.

Bring 1 freshly bathed dog. $25. Mott Community Education, lAPEER. 810-667-6546.

titanic: 100 Years, then and now – 6-8pm.

Explore how all of life is represented in the Titanic story. Examine the changes and improvements to our life as a result of the Titanic. $25. Mott Community Education, lAPEER. 810-667-6546.

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herb Gardens – 6:30-8:30pm. Spice up your garden and your cooking by learning how to grow your own herbs. $25. Mott Community Education, lAPEER, 810-667-6546.

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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.

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Taught by Eric Scott, 22 years experience.

Tuesdays • 6:30-7:30pm

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.

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.

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.

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.

sunrise Yoga - 6-7am. Early morning wake up yoga great way to start the day Beginners welcome. $10.

The Yoga Path , 1086 N Irish Rd Suite 3, DAvIsOn. Maria Burnash 810-919-9642. See ad page 23.

Meditation / Restorative Yoga - 12:45-1:45pm.

Also Thur. Class to relax meditate with supported yoga poses good for MS,fibromyalgia Donation. The Yoga Path, 1086 N Irish Rd Ste 3, DAvIsOn. Maria Burnash 810-919-9642. See ad page 23.

Essential Oil Education - 6:30-7:30pm. Fight Back 2 School Germs & Viruses NATURALLY w/ pure & potent essential oils $5. Soothe Your Soul, 2B. South Washington, OXFORD. Dena Holmes 248-303-3611. 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.

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.

Korean Martial Arts Institute 925 Baldwin Rd, lapeer.

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.

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.

Tong Ren Group Healing Classes - 7-8:30pm.

Everyone receives a personal healing and a pi gu weight control experience Donation $10. Tong Ren Healing System, AUBURN HILLS. Linda Kent 248-373-9414.

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.

Ashtanga/corepower Mix - 7:00pm-8:00pmn.

Hot class strong focus on Core strengthening and Ashtanga yoga-neck rubs $10. The Yoga Path , 1086

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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.

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Meditation / Restorative Yoga - 12:45-1:45pm.

Also Tue. Class to relax meditate with supported yoga poses good for MS,fibromyalgia Donation. The Yoga Path, 1086 N Irish Rd Ste 3, DAvIsOn. Maria Burnash 810-919-9642. See ad page 23. 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 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 17. 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 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.

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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 810235-5181. See ad page 17.

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, OWO-

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Wellness Fair - 11am-6pm. 2nd Sat of every month.

Readers, healers, vendors. $2. Lotus Healing Arts Center, 6015 W Pierson Rd, FlUshInG. Jamie Brandow 810-874-1759. See ad page 23.

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.

Ashtanga Flow - 9am-10:15am. Sun salutations and standing postures. Vigorous available to all levels $10. The Yoga Path, 1086 N Irish Rd Ste 3, DAvIsOn. Maria Burnash 810-919-9642. See ad page 23.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous 9-10:30am. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia.

Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all.

FREE. WAtERFORD, at Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Rd. Info. 866-914-3663.

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 17.

Gentle basic Yoga - 11am-12pm. Meditation/ Yoga postures for balance strength and flexibility breatnwork $5. The Yoga Path, 1086 N Irish Rd

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GreeN LIVING bE vEGAn, MAKE PEAcE. For more information, please go to this website: GodsDirectContact.org.

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

Ste 3, DAvIsOn. Maria Burnash 810-919-9642.

See ad page 23.

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Meditation Self Healing Center, Lapeer. Call for more information. 810-356-5021.

OppOrtuNItIes - busINess DIREctORY ADMInIstRAtOR - Seeking individual to oversee sales and administration of print and online directories. Work from home, part time. Excellent residuals-based opportunitiy. Email your background and contact info to: network@mhlas.com.

sALes prOFessIONALs sAlEs PROFEssIOnAls WAntED in Greater Genesee area to sell magazine advertising and our new discount card program. Commissions up to 50% + incentives. Call for a short telephone interview to begin the process. 248-628-0125.

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Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

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

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 Acupuncture • Massage • Nutrition Michal Kelly L. Ac., Dipl. O.M. 12272 Fenton Rd., Suite 3, Fenton 810-714-5556 • FentonAcupuncture.com

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.

CBM Health CarE (Non Profit) 2415 Owen Rd Bldg B • Fenton 810-391-8666 CBMHealthCare.org

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.

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.

Beauty/Skin Care BeautiControl

1704 Haines Rd, Lapeer 810-441-9656 tuppy65@hotmail.com

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 17.

Counseling

BeautiControl.

Enjoy experienceing our in home s.p.a. including our hydrating facial, instant facelift, glam, and much more. Beauticontrol products are free of lead, parabens, sulfates, artificial dyes or fragrances.

Wondering what the

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. 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.

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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 15.

Dentistry

alternative health & Rehab centre, PLLC

David Ewing, DDS, LPC

DR. BENN DC BA, 30 years in practice treating sports, family, chronic and non-responsive conditions. See ad page 17.

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 6.

S. Ballenger Hwy, Flint • 810-235-5181

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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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5516 Torrey Rd, Flint 810-232-2515

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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essential oils young living essential oils

Karen Malone, Independent Distributor 810-938-9099 • KarenZ@yahoo.com KarenMalone.VibrantScents.com

Curious why Wise Men brought Frankincense and Myrrh to the Baby Jesus? Why essential oils are mentioned 200 times in the Bible? Call for FREE "Missing Link" CD. (Income opportunities also available). See ad page 7.

Mid-Michigan Hypnosis Center Hypnosis Delivers • 810-423-6541 3280 N. Elms Rd., Flushing www.HypnosisDelivers.com

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.

integrative medicine In every outthrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand, there is the story of the Earth. ~Rachel Carson

health foods Carothers' Olive Oil

1284 N. Belsay Road Burton #2 www.CarothersOliveOil.com 810-715-9748

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.

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 17.

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Genesee, Lapeer & Shiawassee, MI

CBM Health CarE (Non Profit) 2415 Owen Rd Bldg B • Fenton 810-391-8666 CBMHealthCare.org

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.

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. See ad page 18.

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.

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.

Weight Loss 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 17.

Living waters wellness center Janie Jeffery, NHP, CCT 810-252-4389 • LivingWaters4u.com yrusick@yahoo.com

Lose one pound a day using an FDA approved HCG formula under the supervision of an experienced & qualified practitioner with guaranteed results. Mention this ad and get $95.00 off.

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

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

massage 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 17.

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. See ad page 18.

Love is a flower; you got to let it grow. ~John Lennon

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 16.

Yoga/ Martial Arts Korean Martial Arts Institute

935 Baldwin Rd., Lapeer 810-667-2101 • KMAI.net

www.NAeastMichigan.com

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.

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

810-667-2101 935 Baldwin Rd. Lapeer

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

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Just bring in this ad by October 19th, 2012 and receive 6 free classes. (must be used in a month).

Then, after one month receive 30% off our 3 month special of TaeKwon-Do classes, including uniform!

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

October 2012 awakenings We are very family oriented and a strong teaching school.

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