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contents 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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7 healthbriefs

11 globalbriefs

13 ecotip

14 fitbody

19 healthykids

14 STAND UP AND MOVE! How to Sizzle, not Fizzle by Debra Melani

15 HEALTHY LIFESTYLE TWEAKS

20 consciouseating 22 healingways

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19 ADDRESSING AUTISM

Families Have Reasons for Hope by Brita Belli

20 SUSTAINABLE

WEIGHT LOSS Five Secrets for Feeling

Like Yourself Again by Judith Fertig

21 FIBROMYALGIA

Is Integrative Medicine The Answer? by Dr. Mark Morningstar

22 BALANCE KEEPS US HAPPY Optimal Health Depends on Neurotransmitters and Serotonin

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Reflections on a Life of C onscious Wholeness

• BE SUPPLEMENT SAVVY How to Choose Wisely

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appy New Year to all of you; readers, advertisers and local distribution locations. We appreciate the support you have provided Natural Awakenings Pet in 2012, and we're looking forward to 2013 and beyond. To recap 2012, Natural Awakenings Pet continued to grow. We expanded into Wayne county early in the year, which increased our circulation by about 30%. We have plans to continue that expansion in 2013, which we'll announce in future letters and emails. We have a couple of new programs we're launching in 2013 as well, that we'd like to tell you about now. First, we have "morphed" our expo series into a seminar-based approach. The plan is to hold (eventually) monthly seminars in which practitioners from our community will give presentations designed to educate and inform all who wish to attend. The goal is to rotate these events throughout our Southeast Michigan market, so that every part of our region has the chance to attend a "local" event. Our first event will be in March 2013, and we'll make the formal announcement on our website, in the next issue of this magazine and via our email list (make sure you're signed up for the list, if you're not...visit our website and sign up there). Next, we are in the final stages of launching an expanded network for both businesses and readers to take advantage of. It will include website-based directories, email notifications, social media channels and much more. Plan on taking part of this cutting-edge approach that will keep you informed, provide opportunities to save on your purchases and much more. Again, we'll announce that soon through the channels mentioned above (another reason to be on the email list). We're sure you'll find these new programs beneficial to you, whether you're a reader, distribution location for the magazine or local business (advertiser and nonadvertiser alike). We hope you enjoy this month's magazine. We've collect a great deal of information to help you keep you and your family happy and healthy. That's the mission of Natural Awakenings each month. Because January is our integrative and complementary issue each year, you'll find information onf dealing with Fibromyalgia, Autism, sustainable weight loss tips and our feature that provides healthy lifestyle "tweaks" that are surprisingly simple and can provide positive changes for feeling good. So, enjoy your January issue of Natural Awakenings. Until next issue here's to a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year...naturally!

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newsbriefs Local Videographer Produces Natural Beekeeping DVD

ocal video producer Jeremy Dunbar produced a DVD on Natural Beekeeping showcasing his father’s 40 years of experience as a beekeeper. Jerry Dunbar, longtime beekeeper, has always taken an organic and natural approach to beekeeping and shares his experiences in this 90-minute film. “These tiny creatures, responsible for pollinating one third of our crops, are disappearing in mass waves, dying and losing the way back to their hives. Current consensus assigns blame to a combination of chemicals, genetically modiﬁed crops, antibiotics, pesticides and other toxic factors,” says Jerry. “I see part of the solution in an elimination of all artificial intrusion into the bee’s life;" he continues, "in letting its natural biology and immune system build up strength, restoring balance. I envision a future in which people around the world discover and take up apiculture, building a network of healthy small-scale beekeeping operations, creating a buffer against Colony Collapse Disorder. I encourage urban beekeeping more than rural because the pesticides and monoculture in farmlands are bad for the bees and their honey. In cities, they at least have a choice of blossoms and can skip the ones with chemicals.”

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8th Annual World Hypnotism Day

he Michigan Association of Counselors and Hypnotherapists are offering a free expo in honor of the 8th annual World Hypnotism Day. The expo will be January 19 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Authentic Living Center in Troy. The event is free and open to the public. There will be over 18 holistic vendors and exhibits, free lectures, free snacks and beverages, a raffle, and free mini-sessions from practitioners. This event brings together experts in the fields of hypnotherapy, energy healing, nutrition, stress reduction, pain management, the power of positive choice and more. The goal is to help people be able to tap into their own abilities to heal. This year’s featured speaker is Dr. Robert Otto, President and CEO of the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association and of the International Association of Counselors and Therapists. His opening remarks will explain hypnosis, the power of the mind, the power of you and how you create change in your life. The Authentic Living Center is located at 1640 Axtell Rd., Troy. For more information visit the event website at: MACHInfo.org/2422.html or call 248-822-9253. natural awakenings

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roy-based Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Shivani Sharma has published a children’s book, Fairy Food Mother’s Color Mystery. “This book is based on one concept - eating right starts early,” said Sharma. “The book is suitable for kids 3 to 9 years old and takes kids on a fun fantasy journey that teaches them a healthier way to eat and how to eat by color.” Shivani has been working with elementary kids to teach them the importance of eating wellbalanced, nutritious meals that include fruits and veggies with lots of colors. Sharma, Founder of Right Food Choice, LLC, travels to elementary schools to present nutrition classes for kids that involve reading her book, doing activities, and becoming mini chefs, all to encourage them to eat more fruits and vegetables. Sharma is a Certified LEAP therapist, specializing in food sensitivities related to IBS, fibromyalgia and other inflammation-related disorders. Medical nutrition therapy for kids and adults is her main area of expertise. “I truly believe that nutrition therapy is the most natural way of healing your body. I specialize in vegan and vegetarian diets and provide nutrition counseling for kids and adults with different problems such as food allergies, diabetes, digestive problems, and other nutrition-related disorders,” said Sharma. For more information her website: RightFoodChoice.com or call 214-597-6064. Editor's note: Visit the Natural Awakenings website and register to win a free copy of this book by filling out the entry form in the online version of this NewsBrief at: NAeastMichigan.com/news-online.

Better Body Better Health Institute Offers Free Weight Loss Seminars

rs. Marc and Colleen VanHoogstraat created the Better Body Better Health Institute in 2011 in order to help those struggling with weight loss and other chronic, metabolic conditions. They are now offering free seminars to the public to share the approach they've been using with their patients “Our culture's love affair with quick fixes, doctors' shows and celebrity diets is leading us down a slippery slope that fails to address the underlying causes of chronic weight issues. Being overweight or obese is like hypothyroidism...it's not only an early warning of more symptoms and illness to come, it is an obstacle to cure!” says Dr. Mac Van Hoogstraat. “The key is to discover the critical components often missing from conventional diets & programs that must be addressed for successful results.” The Better Body Better Health Institute, located inside Lifetime Wellness Family Chiropractic, offers free monthly seminars and webinars to learn safe, scientific and natural methods to lose weight, restore your health and get your life back. Lifetime Wellness Family Chiropractic is located at 51 S. Washington, downtown Oxford. For more information, visit their website at LifetimeWellness.net or call 248628-4886.

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imply drinking a glass of water can prompt better choices at the dinner table, concludes new research by T. Bettina Cornwell, Ph.D., of the University of Oregon, and Anna R. McAlister, Ph.D., of Michigan State University. In separate studies, young adults and children were tested according to their food and beverage choices. When the participants were served a soda, they selected foods that tended to be more salty and calorie-dense. However, when the provided beverage was water, participants ate more raw vegetables.

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Frying Pan Faux Pas

ried foods may please the palate, but cooking them in the wrong medium, such as sunflower oil, can present a health risk. Researchers from the University of the Basque Country, in North Spain, have discovered that organic aldehyde compounds become toxic when heated. These chemicals, previously linked with some types of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, are generated by the degradation of fatty acids in sunflower and other oils high in polyunsaturated fats, and some remain in food after frying. Oils with higher concentrations of monounsaturated fats, such as olive, peanut or coconut, are less worrisome if frying is the only cooking option.

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besity, anxiety and developmental and reproductive problems have all been linked to small quantities of a flame retardant frequently used in furniture and baby products, according to a recent, limited study on rats by researchers at Duke University. Baby rats with mothers that ingested small amounts of the chemical Firemaster 550 gained more weight than those that weren’t exposed, and exposed female offspring displayed more anxiety, reached puberty earlier and exhibited abnormal reproductive cycles. Study co-author Heather Stapleton, Ph.D., associate professor of environmental chemistry at Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment, is a leading expert on flame retardants, particularly children’s exposure to the toxic chemicals they can release. She specifically notes that the new research assessed exposure to doses far lower than those of earlier studies. “This raises red flags about a widely used chemical that we know little about,” advises Stapleton. “What we do know is that it’s common in house dust, and people, especially kids, are being exposed to it.” “Firemaster 550 was put on the market with almost no study,” says Linda Birnbaum, director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, which funded the new research. She says the preliminary findings strongly suggest the need for more studies. www.NAeastMichigan.com

Keep Tabs on Radiation Exposure

he cumulative exposure to ionizing radiation used in medical diagnostic tests from dental and chest X-rays, mammograms, heart health exams and other procedures adds up, often reaching or surpassing the recommended lifetime limit of 100 milliSieverts (mSv) set by the American College of Radiology, according to a recent Harvard Medical School advisory. Among the tests that emit ionizing radiation are computerized tomography (CT scans), cardiac catheterizations, coronary CT angiograms, cardiac calcium scoring and some types of stress tests. Heart tests that pose no radiation risk include electrocardiography (ECG), echocardiography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Dr. Warren Manning, chief of noninvasive cardiac imaging and testing at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston, and a Harvard Medical School professor, advises, “One or two CT scans over a lifetime is appropriate. But if you have a condition that requires repeated monitoring, a test that does not expose you to ionizing radiation may be preferred.” Many radiologists take precautions to minimize clients’ radiation exposure, such as performing cardiac CT scans with one-sixth the conventional radiation dose.

Functional Training Protects Against Falls

eniors that integrate strength and balance training into everyday activities experience nearly one-third fewer falls, according to a new study published online by BMJ (formerly British Medical Journal). A team of researchers at the University of Sydney, Australia, designed and tested the Lifestyle Integrated Functional Exercise program to reduce the risk of falls in people over 70. For example, a prescribed activity for improving balance was to stand on one leg while working, and for strength training, squatting to close a drawer. The study found that the average rate of falls per year for those in the program was 1.66, compared with 2.28 in a control group.

Nuts Help Neutralize Metabolic Syndrome

ccording to the World Health Organization, metabolic syndrome—linked to inflammation and oxidative stress that increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease—affects 25 percent of U.S. adults and 20 percent of adults worldwide. A nut-rich diet may offer some protection. Researchers at the University of Barcelona, in Spain, discovered that a daily one-ounce serving of mixed nuts, including raw, unpeeled walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts, boosted patients’ levels of beneficial metabolites derived from metabolizing tryptophan (an amino acid), serotonin (a hormone), fatty acids and polyphenols (phytochemicals with antioxidant activity). Their findings support the hypothesis that nuts can help prevent metabolic alterations that lead to chronic disease. natural awakenings

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ccording to a recent article published in Green American magazine, 93 percent of Americans believe that genetically modified foods should be labeled. However, only USDA-certified organic products cannot intentionally contain genetically modified organisms (GMO), so identifying GMO foods and products in a typical U.S. grocery store is difficult. The following information can help. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirms that large percentages of the nation’s crops were genetically modified in 2011: 94 percent of conventional soy and soy products; 90 percent of cottonseed, a common ingredient in margarine, salad dressings and oils; and 88 percent of corn, contained in breakfast cereals, corn flour products such as chips and tortillas, high-fructose corn syrup, soups and condiments. More than 90 percent of the U.S. canola crop also is now genetically modified. The Independent, one of England’s leading newspapers, reported in 1999 that the artificial sweetener aspartame has been made with genetically modified bacteria since 1965. Aspartame, inconclusively linked with numerous health risks, is present in more than 6,000 products, including diet sodas. Two other ubiquitous artificial sweeteners, Nutrasweet and Equal, also contain aspartame. The USDA further lists 95 percent of the 2009 U.S. sugar beet crop, used to produce conventional sugar, as genetically modified. NonGMO alternative sweeteners include pure cane sugar and honey from organic farms. Source: GreenAmerica.org

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Government Steps In to Curb Greenwashing The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued updated green marketing guidelines intended to stop advertisers from making deceptive or unqualified claims about products being environmentally beneficial or eco-friendly, called “greenwashing”. The FTC said that few products deliver the far-reaching environmental benefits that consumers associate with such claims, and they are nearly impossible to substantiate. The revision is the first since 1998, when phrases like “carbon footprint” and “renewable energy” were relatively new. Using input from consumers and industry groups, new sections address the use of carbon offsets, “green” certifications and seals, and renewable energy and renewable materials claims. Marketers are warned not to make broad, unqualified assertions that their products are environmentally benign or eco-friendly. Arthur Weissman, president and CEO of Green Seal Inc., a nonprofit environmental certification organization based in Washington, D.C., says, “We hope that there will be enforcement to help rid the marketplace of the many less-than-credible seals and greenwashing that exist.” The new guidelines are not rules or regulations, but general principles that describe the types of environmental claims the FTC may find deceptive. They do not address use of the terms “sustainable”, “natural” and “organic”. Source: The Christian Science Monitor

Shell Game

Turtles Facing Extinction Get Help The Turtle Survival Alliance Foundation (TSA) is opening a facility to house some of the world’s most endangered freshwater turtles and tortoises near Charleston, South Carolina. The 50-acre Turtle Survival Center will maintain living groups, or assurance colonies, of many species facing an uncertain future in the wild. The center will house 20 species of freshwater turtles and tortoises ranked “critically endangered” by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Nine are also on the Turtle Conservation Coalition list of the world’s most endangered tortoises and freshwater turtles. According to TSA President Rick Hudson, “No group of animals is under greater threat or faces a higher risk of extinction than freshwater turtles and tortoises.” The center will focus on species that have little chance of being recovered in nature because of habitat loss and intensive hunting pressures. Some species have undergone such dramatic declines that without intervention, their extinction is imminent. It’s hoped that offspring born at the center will eventually repopulate their ancestral habitats. Contribute to the TSA Turtle Survival Center capital campaign to help at TurtleSurvival.org. natural awakenings

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Great Lakes Under Siege by Global Warming Don Scavia, director of the University of Michigan Graham Sustainability Institute, stated in a regional leaders’ conference that climate change is aggravating the effects of devastating algae blooms in the Great Lakes by increasing the intensity of spring rains that wash phosphorus into the water. Rampant algae levels degrade water quality because as algae decompose, oxygen levels can drop low enough to kill fish. After the United States and Canada signed the initial Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement in 1972, many local governments banned detergents containing phosphorus and the algae problem faded, but it has returned in the past decade. Analysts note that while the practice of planting crops without plowing the ground may help prevent erosion, it leaves high concentrations of fertilizer phosphorus in the upper layers of soil, where it easily runs off into waterways. A task force of academic and government experts has recommended more than 50 helpful practices, including providing funding and technical assistance for phosphorus reduction projects; authorizing state regulators to require pollution reduction measures in stressed watersheds; and working with farmers and equipment manufacturers to develop fertilizer application methods that avoid runoff. Source: EarthKnowledge.net January 2013

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New York City has opened the world’s largest water disinfection plant, using ultraviolet (UV) light as a sanitizing agent to eliminate cryptosporidium, giardia and other pathogenic microorganisms that can cause nausea, cramps, diarrhea and more serious ailments. Fifty-six massive UV units will neutralize waterborne pathogens in all drinking water derived from the city’s major sources. The Catskill and the Delaware water supply systems, completed in 1927 and 1967, respectively, provide about 90 percent of the city’s water. The facility will process up to 9 billion liters daily, adding a second layer of sanitation to the city’s traditional chlorine treatment. While cryptosporidium is highly resistant to chlorine, UV has proved effective at controlling the parasite. Adenovirus is resistant to UV disinfection, but can be killed using chlorine. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires that if unfiltered surface water treatment systems don’t filter drinking water, another barrier for microorganisms besides chlorine treatment needs to be installed. The alternative to UV would have been to build a much more expensive filtration facility that passes drinking water through a series of porous materials such as layers of sand, gravel and charcoal to remove chemicals, hazardous materials and toxins. Source: Scientific American

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Modified Bicycles Recycle Electronic Waste Harvard graduate Rachel Field, 22, has invented the Bicyclean device, a contender for an international James Dyson Award recognizing the next generation of design engineers. The Bicyclean helps people in Third World countries separate valuable recyclable materials from the mountains of refrigerators, computers, cell phones and other electronic e-waste dumped in their “backyards” by richer nations. She aims to show that the needlessly harmful process can be made healthier, using simple bicycle technology that can be implemented virtually anywhere. Her solution is to stand up a bike in the normal position, but with the back wheel removed and replaced with an enclosed, pedal-powered, grinder-and-separation system. Pushing bits of circuit board down an attached chute onto a grinding mill of coarse cement ejects crushed e-waste fragments. Magnets collect the ferrous metals, and a battery-powered electromagnetic current pushes away non-ferrous metals. The device is more sustainable, plus it deposits and emits much less pollution into nearby waterways and air than other methods.

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STAND UP A ND MOVE! How to Sizzle, not Fizzle by Debra Melani

s millions of Americans ponder quitting newly launched fitness resolutions after finding it tough to squeeze in toning workouts or sweat off a few extra pounds, researchers implore: Don’t give up. Just pump out 20 minutes a day of any kind of exercise—take a brisk walk, jog, lift weights—and stop sitting so much. Results can bring a healthier, more youthful feeling of well-being, akin to what explorer Juan Ponce de León sought in the Americas long ago. In a recently completed study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers followed up with more than 18,000 middle-aged men and women that had been tested an average of 26 years earlier for cardiorespiratory fitness via a treadmill test. They compared those results with the individuals’ current Medicare data at the Cooper Institute Clinic, in Dallas, Texas “We found those who were fitter had a much lower rate of heart failure, chronic kidney disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, certain kinds of colon cancer and coronary artery disease,” says coauthor Dr. Benjamin Willis. “Fit people that did become ill did so at a much later age than their non-fit counterparts.

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They were able to enjoy a healthier life longer.” Researchers found that for every higher MET fitness level (standard metabolic equivalent, a unit for measuring fitness related to the amount of oxygen used by the body during physical activity), the risk of chronic disease decreased by about 6 percent. “So those that can raise their fitness levels by three METs have an estimated 18 to 20 percent reduced risk of developing a chronic disease,” Willis explains. The take-away message is, “Just move,” says study co-author Dr. Laura DeFina. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends investing in a weekly total of 150 to 300 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous exercise, either of which can be broken down into two or three 10-minute increments a day, DeFina confirms. As simple as it sounds, few people are doing it, something New York Times fitness columnist Gretchen Reynolds underscores in her recent book, The First 20 Minutes: Surprising Science Reveals How We Can: Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer. “Most of us sit an average of eight hours a day,

whether it’s at a desk or in front of a television,” Reynolds says. “The human body was not meant to be sedentary.” More than three-quarters of Americans are not meeting exercise recommendations, with one-quarter remaining completely sedentary, the CDC reports. Breaking this cycle does not need to be difficult, Reynolds notes. “You get the benefits from just moving. Start by standing up more and moving around in your office.” Reynolds, who hops on one foot while brushing her teeth and reads standing up using a music stand, says studies have shown that bad things happen to bodies that sit for long stints, even those that start each day with an hour of exercise, and good things happen to bodies that stand often, even if it’s just for two minutes every half-hour. “For instance, when you stand, the big muscles in your legs and back contract, releasing enzymes that stabilize blood sugar,” Reynolds says, echoing findings of a study of more than 120,000 men and women published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. The researchers found that the combination of both sitting more and being less physically active was associated with a significant increase in accelerated death rate, particularly in women, at 94 percent, as well as men, at 48 percent. As Reynolds’ book title suggests, the majority of health benefits are derived from the first 20 minutes of exercise and begin to flatten out after 30 minutes or so. Dr. Carl Lavie, medical director of cardiac rehabilitation and prevention at the Ochsner Medical Center, in New Orleans, points out that this timeframe supports general health. He and Reynolds agree that to reach specific goals, such as increased running speed or dramatic weight loss, moderate levels won’t do the trick, so do more, if possible. The most vital message, experts agree, is to do something every day, consistently. Willis observes that, “The effects can quickly reverse if you stop.” Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

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Healthy Lifestyle Tweaks Surprisingly Simple Changes for Feeling Good by Kathleen Barnes

heart disease and other ailments often associated with aging. “Making some of the simplest changes can have far-reaching positive effects on your health,” contends Frank King, a doctor of chiropractic and naturopathic medicine, president of King Bio Natural Medicine, in Asheville, North Carolina, and author of The Healing Revolution. “When we consider the huge negative effects shadowing the field of prescription drugs, it is just good sense to try things

ll of us have heard the admonition: “Eat lots of veggies and exercise daily and you’ll live a long, healthy life.” There’s no question this advice is sound, but what about other helpfully healthy lifestyle adjustments we can make? Experts attest that doing easy things, such as going braless, walking barefoot or using a plug-in model instead of a cordless phone can all support wellness. Results range from stress relief to prevention of cancer,

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“The human body is an excellent lie detector. It is the world’s most sophisticated laboratory, with more wisdom than all medical professionals put together,” says King. His favorite technique is to tap into the body’s vast wisdom using applied kinesiology, or muscle testing. “The principal is simple. When you are telling a truth or when something is good for the body, whether you are conscious of it or not, your body loosens up. When you are telling a lie or the body is rejecting something, your body tightens.” Many holistic practitioners use applied kinesiology as a diagnostic tool. An easy way to use muscle testing at home is to bend forward, fingers stretching toward the toes. Set a baseline truth by saying out loud, “My name is _______,” and notice the length of the stretch. Then utter an untruth, like calling yourself by a different name. Most people will find their range of motion is noticeably limited in the event of an untruth or something else that is not helpful. A practical solution: Apply this technique in making any choice related to personal health.

Control Electronic Pollution Turn away from using cordless phones and turn off the Wi-Fi. Keep cell phones out of pockets and purses. Move the TV out of the bedroom. These devices emit enormous amounts of radiation, disturbing our sleep patterns, thickening our blood and causing inflammation and a number of associated diseases, accord-

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ing to Dr. Stephen Sinatra, an integrative cardiologist and coauthor of The Great Cholesterol Myth. Recent findings of Sinatra’s research team at the University of California-Irvine, published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, confirm that physical contact with the Earth naturally thins blood. “Grounding appears to be one of the simplest and yet most profound interventions for helping reduce cardiovascular risk and cardiovascular events,” the researchers concluded. A recent study of animals by the Bioelectromagnetics Laboratory at Zhejiang University School of Medicine-Hangzhou, in China, shows that exposure to radio and electromagnetic frequencies (EMF) like those found in cell phones can alter some genes. An Indian study by the Bioelectromagnetic Laboratory at Jawaharlal Nehru University-New Delhi suggests that EMF exposure increases the production of free radicals in animal brains, which can lead to inflammation, cancer, heart disease and other serious diseases. Swiss research published in the journal Somnologie by University of Bern scientists shows a clear connection between radio frequencies (RF) and sleep disturbances. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) admits a possible link between extensive cell phone use and exposure to RF waves and brain cancer. Sinatra calls Wi-Fi signals “the new coronary risk factor” and warns, “Be aware that if you are on a computer at home on Wi-Fi, that is toxic to your body.” A practical solution: Use an ethernet cable to connect computers rather than wireless; switch to an old-fashioned plug-in phone with a handset attached; and stay three feet away from cell phones—never wear them. Sinatra says his research shows that men that put a cell phone in a pocket experience a reduction in testosterone within four hours.

Change Footwear In addition to unplugging from potentially harmful devices, Sinatra recommends plugging into Earth’s healing energies. “Our ancestors walked barefoot and slept on the ground. They were connected to Earth’s electrical energies that kept them balanced and healthy,” explains the co-author of Earthing. New research from the University of California-Irvine published in the Journal of Environment and Public Health explains how modern lifestyles tend to separate us from the healing electrical energies of the Earth. Because we rarely walk barefoot or sleep on the ground and most people wear rubber-soled shoes that break the currents, few are benefitting from this wealth of easily accessed healing energies that benefit the heart, brain, muscles and nervous and immune systems. “Practically no one has the slightest notion of an electrical or energetic connection between his or her body and the Earth,” explains Sinatra. “The ground provides a subtle electric signal that governs the intricate mechanisms that help maintain health and make our bodies work, just like plugging a light into a power socket.” Taken together, the research points to many health benefits gained by staying connected with our home planet, www.NAeastMichigan.com

which Sinatra reports in Earthing, including reduced inflammation, relief from chronic pain muscle tension and headaches, lower blood pressure and tempered hormonal swings. As a practical solution, Sinatra prescribes taking a little “vitamin G” (for grounding) every day: Walk barefoot as much as possible. Sit or lie on the ground with as much skin as possible in contact with living things such as grass, trees, pine needles or earth. During the winter, touch grounded electrical outlets or metal plumbing pipes. Also, wear comfortable, leather-soled shoes without socks indoors and out, because leather is an excellent conductor of Earth’s energies.

Ditch the Bra “Breast cancer is caused by bras,” medical anthropologist Sydney Ross Singer states unequivocally. He is coauthor of Dressed to Kill, with Soma Grismaijer, and director of the Institute for the Study of Culturogenic Disease, in Pahoa, Hawaii. “Bras are designed to change the shape of a woman’s breasts to a culturally approved image,” remarks Singer. “But bras also create a pressure band between the breast and the lymph nodes, causing inflammation and swelling, and causing lymph to back up, restricting the body’s natural detoxification system.” “Cancer-causing toxins are delivered to the breast tissue by the bloodstream and are kept there by the bra,” he explains, likening the toxins to bullets. “The bra holds them in place, pointed directly at the breasts.” Singer’s research, conducted in the early 1990s, showed that women that wore bras 24/7 had a breast cancer risk 125 times that of women that never wore bras. Yet Singer’s findings have been largely dismissed by the medical community, and bra manufacturers still offer few wire-free styles. A Harvard School of Public Health study, published in the European Journal of Cancer Care in 1991, also discovered that bra-free women had a lower rate of breast cancer. Because the results

were not central to the focus of the university’s research at the time, there’s been no follow-up. A practical solution: Wear a bra as little as possible. If it is sometimes necessary, wear one without wires, and engage in regular breast massage. This can be enjoyable and is an ideal partner activity.

Hum Often Another Singer assertion is that simply humming “mmmmmmmmm” a couple of minutes a day can stimulate the thyroid and increase the production of thyroid hormones of those with an underactive thyroid. The butterfly-shaped gland wraps around the larynx, or voice box, which Singer contends is part of nature’s elegant design, meant to be stimulated by sound. The Cleveland Clinic reports that 10 percent of the U.S. population age 65 and over suffers from hypothyroidism, with the rate in the general population between 1 and 2 percent. The condition is a special problem for women encountering perimenopause or menopause, when hormone levels can fluctuate wildly. “The medical community has considered the effect of the thyroid on the voice but not the vibratory effect of vocalization on thyroid function,” says Singer. “It stands to reason that humming, singing or quietly talking is preferred to the overstimulation of shouting or yelling.”

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he TornadoSuit™ is a new type of functional scoliosis activity suit that acts upon the spine much differently than conventional rigidstyle scoliosis braces. It can be easily concealed underneath clothing, and has shown immediate correction of the scoliosis curvature. The TornadoSuit ™ was developed by Mark Morningstar, DC, who also founded the ARC3D system of scoliosis treatment.

upon the location and severity of the scoliosis. The TornadoSuit™ is designed to be used in conjunction with an exercise-based scoliosis therapy, such as the ARC3D Therapy (arc3dtherapy.com). This enhances the effectiveness of the TornadoSuit™ compared to wearing the TornadoSuit™ alone.

Because it is not a hard brace, but made “As an active member instead out of neoof SOSORT, a European prene (a stretchable Thoracolumbar based medical society foyet durable material), Configuration cused on exercise-based it does allow some give treatments for scoliosis, I’ve been over the course of time over each fortunate enough to be exposed wear period (3-6 hours per day). to all types of scoliosis treatment The TornadoSuit™ material allows worldwide. Having seen the benthe patient to maintain efits and disadvantages of his or her flexibility, various types of bracing and can be worn while both in the US and abroad, participating in sports I tried to create a design and other athletic acthat incorporated as many tivities. However, it of the advantages as possistill maintains a high ble without the drawbacks level of support to alof conventional bracing,” low the muscles of says Morningstar. the spine to work less Full Torso According to preliminary while still stabilizing Version reports, the TornadoSuit™ the spine. Preliminary is more comfortable than hard research suggests that the avbraces, yet it still provides substan- erage initial correction of the tial support, while also being thin spinal curvature ranges between enough to conceal under clothing 15-35%. Patients wearing the TornadoSuit™ for one year are for daylong wear. maintaining scoliosis improveA big advantage of the TornadoSuments of 10-40%. it™ is that it can be worn exclusively at home, thereby minimizing the For more information on impact of treatment on a child’s the TornadoSuit™, or to schedule self-esteem and confidence. Since your free initial consult, please it is comprised of multiple pieces, contact Dr. Morningstar at 810the TornadoSuit™ can be fully cus- 694-3576, or email him at: tomized to each patient, depending drmorningstar@nwprc.com.

for example, showed subjects that had owned a cat at any time were 40 percent less likely to die of a heart attack. Japanese researchers from Azabu University, in Kanagawa-ken, found that dog owners experienced a spike in oxytocin—a neurotransmitter that helps us cope with stress—by simply meeting their pet’s gaze. While people widely recognize that walking the dog is great exercise, other loving interactions with our pets support happiness and health, as well.

Exercise Artistic Skills Giving oneself artistic license is also healthy, advises Roberts. “Just bring a little beauty into your life, whether it’s choosing which clothing and accessories to wear, arranging a vase of table flowers or dancing to favorite music. Just do something creative every day.” Energy therapists maintain that exposure to creative activities improves circulation to the brain and thyroid; on a psychological level, it also works to improve self-confidence and selfexpression. A recent study at the University of Colorado published in the journal Palliative & Supportive Care confirmed that individual art therapy is useful in supporting cancer patients during chemotherapy. Fifty-one of the 54 participants said it helped them to relax, talk about their situation or explore and express emotions to their benefit. Roberts adds, “It’s even better if you join a group engaged in a creative activity. I think people in general do better when we come together to create something beautiful.” These experts’ prescriptions for such simple lifestyle changes have shown how commonsense adjustments in everyday living can have profound, health-altering results, with only good after effects. Kathleen Barnes is a natural health advocate, author and publisher. Among her many books is The Super Simple HCG Diet (Square One). Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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arents of autistic children are encouraged when they witness improvements after eliminating gluten (wheat) and casein (dairy) from their kids’ diets. Now a parental study supports the correlation—for some kids on the autism spectrum, the gluten- and casein-free (GFCF) diet appears to be connected with remarkable changes. Laura Cousino Klein, associate professor of biobehavioral health and human development at the Penn State College of Medicine, helped lead research that surveyed 387 parents or caregivers with affected children. For those diagnosed with combinations of autism and gastrointestinal issues or food sensitivities, the GFCF diet brought marked improvements in their autism spectrum disorder (ASD) behaviors— reducing hyperactivity and tantrums; minimizing constipation and seizures; and improving social behaviors. Klein says scientists are still working to understand the interaction between the brain, gut and behaviors, but recent findings suggest that significant links exist. “One hypothesis is that by eliminating dietary triggers in the presence of food allergies or gastrointestinal distress, you’re reducing inflammation or irritability of the immune system, and that’s affecting the way the brain is functioning,” she says.

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Schultz, a tireless advocate for her autistic son, says, “As an infant, he either had constipation or diarrhea. There was never a happy medium.” The GFCF diet has improved his health and his ability to communicate. Shauna Layton, in Clinton, Indiana, says her son experienced similar bowel problems and she also saw a remarkable turnaround in his language abilities and social interactions as they adhered to a GFCF diet and eliminated sugar and yeast. Other parents from her online support group, Together in Autism, report similar success. “Some children have never talked, and now they are saying ‘Mom,’ ‘Dad,’ or ‘I love you,’ for the first time,” Layton says. A definitive gut-brain link with autism has yet to be identified. Some scientists suggest that kids with autism are more likely to have leaky gut syndrome (intestinal permeability), which allows peptides from gluten and casein to escape from the digestive tract, cross the intestinal membranes, enter the bloodstream and go to the brain, causing the neurobehavioral symptoms known as ASDs, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. While the AAP knows of no scientific proof that a GFCF diet will bring benefits, they note that it’s possible, especially in people suffering from celiac disease. Parents have also observed that food dyes can exacerbate hyperactivity in children, a connection unconfirmed by the federal government. In 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Advisory Committee suggested further testing, while voting against additional food labeling requirements for potentially problematic dyes. Meanwhile, some parents affirm that eliminating such dyes has helped them better manage their children’s attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A 2011 study taking into account 35 years of research found that many ADHD children showed significant improvement after eliminating dyes from their diets; it also registered that greater than 70 percent were positively influenced by various dietary changes. The results were promising natural awakenings

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The Role of Vitamin D A 2012 study in the Journal of Neuroinflammation found that autistic children had significantly lower levels of vitamin D than control subjects. Vitamin D, the study notes, regulates immune function and thus autoimmunity; when the immune system is disrupted and the body attacks itself, it may play a role in the development of autism. Dr. John Cannell, founder of the nonprofit Vitamin D Council, remarks that fear of sun overexposure has led to the deficiencies. “Vitamin D is not a vitamin,” Cannell clarifies. “It’s a steroid hormone system that begins in the skin. If children aren’t getting any photons of UVB light, they’re not making any vitamin D.” He notes that the rise in autism rates during the last 25 years tracks with increases in 50-plus SPF sunscreen use, more time spent indoors and a rise in breastfeeding. Because breast milk contains low amounts of vitamin D, since 2003 the AAP has emphasized the importance of parents giving vitamin D supplement drops to breastfed infants. The same vitamin D study showed that the severity of autism correlated strongly with deficiencies of this vitamin and that the higher the level, the less severe the symptoms. Cannell has witnessed this phenomenon via a clinic hosted by the Vitamin D Council, recommending increases in vitamin D levels for autistic children to “high normal levels” and reducing vitamin A, which blocks the action of vitamin D. “We have children on 5,000 to 10,000 units of vitamin D a day,” Cannell reports. “We see improvements in terms of sleep, meltdowns, eye contact, cognitive capacity, fine motor skills, language and reading—across the spectrum.” Brita Belli is the author of The Autism Puzzle: Connecting the Dots Between Environmental Toxins and Rising Autism Rates. January 2013

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SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS Five Secrets for Feeling Like Yourself Again by Judith Fertig

tarting in the 1970s, natural foods advocate and journalist Kathleen Barnes, of Brevard, North Carolina, avidly practiced vegetarianism, yet through the years she still gained weight. Searching for answers, she shared her findings in an array of books that include 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health: A Take Charge Plan for Women (co-authored with Dr. Hyla Cass) and Rx from the Garden: 101 Food Cures You Can Easily Grow. “When I at last learned which key foods to add to my diet, I lost 100 pounds—and kept them off,” says Barnes. Burn fat. Foods with thermogenic properties help heat up the body and may help burn fat. “You feel a flush when you eat or drink them,” Barnes notes. Chili peppers, curry powder, horseradish, mustard, garlic, onion, wasabi, ginger, black pepper and radishes are especially good choices in cold weather, when we want to feel warm anyway. The intense flavors delivered by such foods help us to practice the principle of portion control, Chester Ku-Lea, a health and nutrition consultant in Vancouver, British Columbia, says, “Adding these foods to dishes generates a higher rate of caloric burn, and their powerful flavors prompt people to eat far less than they normally would. Plus, red, cayenne and jalapeño peppers, hot sauces and any

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other spicy foods are all very low in calories.” Enhance mood. We don’t want to feel hungry or deprived when trying to lose weight. The protein in turkey, chicken and cold-water fish like salmon and mackerel helps us feel more satisfied and on top of things. Barnes also suggests eating low-fat cottage cheese, avocado, wheat germ, whole-grain crackers and bananas to help increase serotonin levels and feelings of well-being. “When you crave something sweet or feel like you’re crashing mid-afternoon, that’s the time to eat a small amount of these foods to get you back on track,” she advises. Julia Ross, author of The Mood Cure and The Diet Cure, agrees. This Mill Valley, California, nutritional psychotherapist recommends complex carbohydrates such as whole grains to keep us on an even keel during weight loss. “This means pushing away the leftover cake and eating sensible carbs to stimulate serotonin,” she says. Promote digestion. The fiber in fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains helps move things along in the digestive system, making our bodies work more efficiently. Barnes favors drinking peppermint and other herbal teas and incorporating sage, dill, oregano and other herbs in savory dishes to aid digestion. According to a recent University of Illinois study,

soluble fiber found in oat bran, fruits, vegetables and nuts not only facilitates digestion, but also supports the immune system. Professor Gregory Freund, who teaches at the university’s medical school in Champaign, explains, “Soluble fiber changes the personality of immune cells—they go from being pro-inflammatory, angry cells to anti-inflammatory, healing cells that help us recover faster from infection.” Feel full. Hunger pangs can derail anyone’s best efforts to eat better. Barnes learned that liquids, including up to two quarts of water a day, help retain a satisfied feeling. In cooler months, she makes soups that incorporate leafy green vegetables, onion, garlic, chili peppers and herbs. An apple a day might keep the doctor away—and help in other ways, as well. “Apples have a high water content and are packed with fiber, two factors that leave you satiated,” says Keren Gilbert, a registered dietitian and founder of Decision Nutrition, in Great Neck, New York. “For a tasty proteinpacked snack, top apple slices with natural almond butter.” Accept treats. Leaving room for a treat, like a piece of fine chocolate, can leave us feeling satisfied rather than stuffed, says Katherine Harvey, a registered dietitian in Kansas City, Missouri. Indulging in a little sweet treat from time to time reinforces the perception that eating right can be simple and pleasurable, says Barnes. In cold months, she likes to bake apples sweetened with Stevia and cinnamon, or poach pears in fruit juice and spices. She might break open a pomegranate and slowly munch each ruby-colored seed, or stop at a coffee shop to sip a latte made with low-fat milk. Barnes’ evolved natural foods strategy has helped her maintain a desirable weight for many years now. “Sustainable weight loss involves sustainable eating,” she says, “finding healthy foods that we can enjoy for the rest of our lives.” Award-winning cookbook author Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

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Solving the Fibromyalgia Puzzle Is Integrative Medicine the Answer? by Dr. Mark Morningstar

The good news is that fibromyalgia can be, and has been, successfully treated in thousands of cases using a combination of integrative medical therapies.

ibromyalgia is a common chronic pain disorder that affects roughly 10 million people in the United States, according to the National Fibromyalgia Association. Women are much more likely than men to develop fibromyalgia, with some estimates being as high as 90% female. Fibromyalgia has many faces. People with fibromyalgia can have widespread pain, sleep problems, skin sensitivities/reactions, digestive problems, depression, mood swings, chronic fatigue, or any combination of these. Today, conventional medical treatment of fibromyalgia typically includes some type of pharmaceutical medication designed to mask the pain symptoms, or alter your brain chemistry so that it perceives pain differently. Lyrica, Savella, and Cymbalta are common medications used to treat the symptoms

of fibromyalgia. While these drugs are effective in many cases, they are still not targeting the origin of fibromyalgia. Unfortunately, these drugs are not able to correct some of the known originating factors that contribute to the onset of fibromyalgia. Thankfully, an integrative medicine approach to fibromyalgia may be just the answer people need to reverse the underlying factors that cause fibromyalgia. For example, a prominent fibromyalgia researcher, Dr. Andrew Holman, found that the majority of women with fibromyalgia have what he refers to as positional cervical cord compression, or PC3. This is an injury to the upper part of the cervical spine, or neck, that causes the spinal cord to become pinched in certain positions, causing a hypersensitivity of the nerves. This natural awakenings

results in widespread pain. For example, a change in the normal structure of the neck can create this PC3 effect, and correcting it can improve widespread pain. The illustration below shows the difference between a normal neck alignment and one that may contribute to fibromyalgia. In addition to neck problems, digestive problems also contribute to fibromyalgia. The absence of normal bacteria in the intestinal lining can result in a lack of activation of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter responsible for making melatonin, the brain chemical that allows you to fall asleep and stay asleep. About 20% of all the serotonin in the body is activated in the intestinal tract with the help of friendly, probiotic bacteria. Therefore, when the bacteria are not there, the body loses 20% of its normal serotonin. When this happens, it can result in sleeping difficulties and depression. Properly identifying and treating hidden underlying food and environmental sensitivities can improve digestive function, and hence increase serotonin levels.

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One of the most important tests in helping people with fibromyalgia is an IgG food sensitivity study. Chronic stress can also contribute to fibromyalgia by gradually wearing out the adrenal glands. As the adrenal glands produce more and more cortisol in response to stress, the presence of excess cortisol in the bloodstream causes abnormal blood sugar levels, carbohydrate cravings, and even hypothyroidism. The resultant hypothyroidism contributes to chronic fatigue, weight gain, as well as dry skins, nails, and hair. The January 2013

thyroid affects many functions in the body. However, the thyroid is also controlled neurologically by neurotransmitters like serotonin, and glands like the adrenal glands. Healthy adrenal glands are vital for a healthy thyroid, and a healthy thyroid is essential in reversing the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia. Adrenal function can also be readily assessed through laboratory assessment, and provides physicians with information about your body’s ability to handle stress. Finally, insulin resistance, prediabetes, and type II diabetes can all contribute to the onset of fibromyalgia. These conditions increase the viscosity of the blood, making it more difficult to circulate through all of your blood vessels. When muscles do not get adequate blood supply, they can become pain expressive due to lack of nutrients and oxygen, and repair poorly. This makes everyday activities much more difficult, a characteristic common among all people with fibromyalgia. Specific lab testing can also determine if you are insulin resistant, or on your way to becoming diabetic. The good news is that fibromyalgia can be, and has been, successfully treated in thousands of cases using a combination of integrative medical therapies. It is important to find a physician who understands how all of these factors, from the neck to the gut, interconnect with each other so that a comprehensive treatment approach can be developed. If you have fibromyalgia, and are just not getting better, find another way. Find an integrative medicine approach. Dr. Mark Morningstar is a chiropractic neurologist at the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers in Grand Blanc and Richmond, Michigan. His practice is devoted to the care of people with neurological and neuromuscular conditions such as fibromyalgia, vertigo, MS, scoliosis and Parkinson's disease. You can find him on the web by visiting www.DrMorningstar.com, or by calling 810-694-3576. See ad page 20.

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ur bodies are complex organisms made by our creator. In order to keep us happy and the body running smoothly neurotransmitters must be within a given range. Neurotransmitters are chemical filled vesicles that release chemicals, made from proteins, in the brain. Foods that are good sources of the pre-cursor to these neurotransmitters include meats (especially turkey), cottage cheese, fish, lentils and peanuts. B vitamins and magnesium are also necessary for the production of neurotransmitters. A poor diet and a stressful lifestyle will guarantee low neurotransmitter levels. Serotonin is a type of neurotransmitter that is found mainly in the central nervous system (CNS) and the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It is estimated that as high as 70 percent of serotonin levels may be produced in the gut. As you can see the gut is very important in proper

mental as well as physical health. In the CNS, serotonin helps regulate mood, sleep, appetite, learning and memory. It has been estimated that as high as seventy percent of the population have low serotonin levels. Symptoms of low serotonin levels may be depression, PMS, hot flashes, sleep difficulties, anxiety and just not being happy all the time. SAD or seasonal affective disorder is also a sign of low serotonin levels. SAD affects people who live in states where the "sun doesn’t shine every day.' They then become depressed and long to see the sun. Other people that fall into low serotonin are the ‘poor me’ or always feeling sorry for one self or the world doesn’t treat me right. I deserve more than I have or can obtained. Still more symptoms of low serotonin may be due to stress and inflammation. Rapid mood swings, emotional instability, depression, anxiety, memory loss, learning disorders, physical weakness, obsessive compulsive disorders and

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carbohydrate cravings may also be the result of low serotonin levels. Foods that can help to increase serotonin are potatoes, yams, carrots, fresh vegetables, root crops, squash, fresh fruits, honey, avocado, cheese, chicken, duck, eggs, granola, oat flakes, ricotta cheese, wheat germ, whole milk, wilf game and yogurt. Herbs that help to regulate serotonin are: Oatstraw, Dong Quai, Burdock, Dandelion, American Ginseng, St John’s Wort, Rhodiolia, Black Cohosh and Wild Yam. Antacids increase the pH in the stomach whereby amino acids or (proteins) are not broken down correctly to be used by the body for transformation to serotonin. On the other hand, balanced serotonin personality traits include the following: completing tasks, impulsive, thrive on change, realist, participate in activities, in touch with body and mind, resourceful, enjoys using advanced tools and toys, desires new experiences and enjoys being part of what is "going on." Professionally, strengths include: flexibility, coordination, multi-talented, multi-tasking, analyzing data and the ability to implement plans. Other qualities include loyalty, independence, optimism and fondness of children.

Since sleep and gut rest both occur in ninety-minute cycles, people with bowel problems tend to have abnormal REM sleep. Also, if neurotransmitters are out of balance it is difficult to balance and regulate blood sugar. Neurotransmitters can be regulated and balanced with natural remedies. Even people that have been on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or anti-depressants can have their serotonin levels balanced naturally. One word of caution: Do not try to balance your serotonin levels by yourself. You should seek the help of your medical professional. Dr. Hilda Lauderman, D.H.M., Ph.D, N.M.D., R.N. serves the greater East Michigan area. For more information, call 810503-4056. See ad page 15.

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Thus, neurotransmitters affect our health, actions, moods and every part of our body. These neurotransmitters in the brain send messages via intracellular communication to every part of the body. These messages tell the intestines to digest food, the heart to beat, lungs to breath, bladder to empty, bowels to empty their contents. All systems of the body have the ability to talk to each other via these neurotransmitters.

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Thursday, January 3 Better Health Now and for the Future - 6;308:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN and FirstLine Therapy Program Coordinator, will cover the elements and benefits of the program, which focuses on food, special testing and meeting your goals for a healthier life by using a personalized approach. Conducted in both individual sessions and group meetings. $5 advance/$8 at door. Call to register. The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, Ste, 100, CLARKSTON. 248-625-6677.

Saturday, January 5 Cleansing 101 - 2-3pm. Stop by for some helpful hints on doing a soft cleanse; we remind you to always consult with your physician before beginning any major regimen or change! Be sure and get your FREE guide to cleansing in store while supplies last! FREE. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, Troy 248-649-9600.

Sunday January 6 Guiltless Sweeteners - 2-4pm. Learn ways to cut those calories without ever sacrificing taste. Stevia is a calorie free sweetener, derived from the Stevia plant. Stop in to taste, learn & enjoy all the forms of Stevia we sell and learn NEW ways to use it. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, Troy 248-649-9600.

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Essential Uses 101 - 6:30-7:30pm. Bring your health ailment and we'll help you find the essential oil that will help you heal NATURALLY, SAFELY, and EFFECTIVELY! $5. Soothe Your Soul, 2B S Washington, Oxford. Dena Holmes 248-3033611.

Thursday, January 10 Natural Thyroid Solutions! - 6:30-7:30pm. Free Seminar - Discover what to do when the medication doesn't work. Learn why you still feel "lousy" even when your tests are "normal" FREE. Lifetime Wellness, 51 S. Washington, Suite D, Oxford. Dr. Marc 248-628-4886.

Saturday, January 12 Family Night Yoga - 6:30-7:45pm. Join us for this fun and interactive class for kids & anyone they love to explore yoga together and find the inner child within. Ages 4 & up. $20. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515. Weight Loss Success! - 10-11am. Free Seminar. Discover what our clients are doing to lose 30-40 lbs in only 12 weeks! Learn exactly what to do for healthy and permanent weight loss. FREE. Better Body Better Health Institute, 51 S. Washington, Suite D, Oxford. Dr. Colleen 248-628-4886. Nia Fundraising Jam - 2:30-4pm. Increase your body literacy in the language of Nia as we

raise money and awareness for Oakland Literacy Council. Nia is the "Love your Body Workout!" $10 donation. Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 2172 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Hills. Stacey Peper 248-737-6856. Natural Bldg.Tour & Activity - 9:30-11:30am. A.M Tour of Strawbale Studio, earth oven, rocket stove & sustainable living practices. 11:30 - 7:3Op Stay on & harvest reed for thatching & see video. $25. Strawbale Studio, Deanne, Oxford. Deanne Bednar 248-628-1887. Essential Oil Education - 2-3:30pm. Join us as we discuss the powerful benefits to incorporating essential oils into your daily routine, whether it be for weight loss or pain management! FREE. Advanced Medical (23 & Van Dyke), 8170 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township. Dena Holmes 248-303-3611.

Sunday, January 13 Pottery Workshop: Native American Techniques - 1pm. Experience hands-on history as you learn the ways of the Eastern Woodland Indians and make your own pot to take home with you. $5/person. Ages 6+. Kensington Metropark Nature Center located near Milford/Brighton. Preregister only. 810-227-8910.

Monday, January 14 The Amazing Thyroid! 7-8:15pm. Learn how to support this incredible gland. Discover its link to heart health, digestive issues, weight gain and more. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing addresses these issues. Vitamin Shoppe, Troy. FREE! Call 248-879-1900 to register.

Tuesday, January 15 ENERGIZE with Essential Oils - 6:30-7:30pm. Beginners & Experts will love this class as it teaches you how to ENERGIZE your life naturally w/ essential oils for WEIGHT LOSS or NATURALLY HEALING! $5. The Minds Eye, 81 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens. Dena Holmes 248-3033611.

Wednesday, January 16 The Amazing Thyroid! - 7-8:15pm. Learn how to support this incredible gland. Discover its link to heart health, digestive issues, weight gain and more. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing addresses these issues. Whole Foods, Rochester Hills. FREE! Call 248-879-1900 to register.

Wednesday, January 17 Nuview Nutrition - Discover New Weight Loss Strategies - 7-8:30pm. Lose 1/2 pound to 1 pound a day, improve muscle mass decrease pain & increase energy call today! Must RSVP 248-766-2210 $10/ person. Inside Transformation Wellness, 1147 E. Long Lake Rd, Troy.

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Health Starts Here: The Basics - 7pm. Gear up for our 28 Day Challenge, learning the basics of healthy eating and adding more nutrient dense foods into your everyday diet! You’ll also get to learn all about our 28 Day Healthy Eating Challenge, kicking off on February 1st! FREE. Registration at our Customer Service Desk is required. Whole Foods Market, ROCHESTER HiLLS. 248-371-1400.

FrIdAy, JANuAry 18 Hatha yoga - 3-4:15pm. Yoga class linking breath and movement in an easy to moderate flow. Class varies from week to week encompassing tonglen meditation, restorative yoga and flowing yoga series. Great way to relax and unwind from the weeks activities.Instructor: Sue Albert, Certified Yoga Instructor RYT $15. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, ROCHESTER. Kim Leshley 248895-5064.

SATurdAy, JANuAry 19 yog 101-An introduction - 2-4pm. Lean the history of yoga, breathing techniques, basic alignment & poses, how it can change our life, yoga etiquette, followed by an easy yoga flow. $25. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFiELd. Thersa May 586-949-5515. Herbalist Seminar - 9am-4pm. Topics included which herbs to use for each body system. How herbs work in the body. Specific herbs for specific issues. Biofeedback Assessment tool Donation. Goodalls Herbs, Big Beaver Rd, TROy. Alice Goodall 586646-0066. Whole Grains and Greens 101 - 11am-1pm. Join us for a taste and lesson in Whole Grains and green and a taste of some delicious and unusual grains paired with greens. learn how to cook, enjoy and prepare these for yourself and family with ease. FREE. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, TROy 248-649-9600. World Hypnotism day - 10am-5:45pm. Wellness Professionals speak throughout the day on holistic therapies and about how each person can activate their own healing power. Food; free gift FREE. Authentic Living Center, 1640 Axtell Rd, TROy. Mary Vallei 248-822-9253.

MoNdAy JANuAry 21 Get the RAW Glow - 5-7pm. Plant Based Paradise~Get the Glow! Learn more about the notable glow folks wear on their faces when eating more of a plant based diet and how easy it is to incorporate more RAW foods into your daily diet. Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body |Satisfied

Soul & sample some simple, delicious, nutritious raw foods. No registration necessary. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, TROy 248-649-9600.

WedNeSdAy, JANuAry 23 Fat Loss That Works - 7-8:30pm. Come and learn about one of the most easy and effective natural fat loss programs that work. Pick what works for you as far as length of program, amount of supplements and/or essential oils that promote natural fat loss. Also learn tips to accelerate fat loss as far as diet choices, meal replacements as well as supplements and essential oils. FREE. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, ROCHESTER. Kim Leshley 248895-5064. The Amazing Thyroid! - 7-8:15pm. Learn how to support this incredible gland. Discover its link to heart health, digestive issues, weight gain and more. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing addresses these issues. Vitamin Shoppe, ROCHESTER HiLLS. FREE! Call 248-879-1900 to register.

SATurdAy, JANuAry 26 manage mood with Essential Oils - 2-3pm. Come learn how essential oils can help improve your MOOD, MIND & BODY!!! Break free from the winter blues NATURALLY! FREE. White Lotus Yoga, 67989 Van Dyke, ROmEO. Hosted by: Shelley Dempsey, 586-557-2530. Sounds of the Cosmos - 7-9pm. Breath, Movement, Planetary Gongs, and Kundalini Yoga. With Valerie Weir and Dale Prentiss. $20. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEy. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992.

SuNdAy, JANuAry 27 Science Olympiad: dynamic planet - Learn about the impact of glaciations on present-day Michigan with the help of Macomb Community College professor Joe Sarnecke and park interpreter Mark Szabo, followed by a short hike. $3 per student. Preregistration required. Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center near ROCHESTER/ WASHiNGTON Township, please call 586-7819113.

MoNdAy, JANuAry 28 Empowered Childbirth - 7pm. Join HypnoBirthing parents Janice & Will Rex-Weaver of Peaceful Birthing, as they explore how visualization and relaxation will bring the birth you desire. Find out how fear affects labor and intensifies sensations.

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TueSdAy, JANuAry 29 ENERGiZE with Essential Oils - 6:30pm-7:30pm. Beginners & Experts will love this class as it teaches you how to ENERGIZE your life naturall y w/ essential oils for WEIGHT LOSS or NATURALLY HEALING FREE. Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave, WARREN. Dena Holmes 248303-3611.

MoNdAy, deCeMBer 31 New year's Eve yoga Class - 5:30-6:45pm. A Jivamukti inspired asana class led by Abby with live music by Dave. Enter 2013 in a state of bliss. $20. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEy. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992.

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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.

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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. Pilates - 10-11am. Creates a balance in the body,

Info/RSVP: Ms. Janet 810-667-2101 For more information visit KMAI.net or see ad on outside back cover.

Maria Burnash 810-919-9642. See ad page 25. 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.

Pilates/Yoga Fusion - 5:45-6:45pm. Experience a dynamic blend of Yoga with Pilates core work. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD FIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. Monthly EFT Group - Second Tue 6-9pm. OAKLAND COUNTY COUNTY. Details: Annette: 248-334-9214.

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.

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 SHip. Erica Michaels 248-881-0836.

ﬂexibility, muscle toning & stress release. $10. Fit Zone for Women, 5217 Highland Rd, WATERFORD. Staff 248-674-9800. 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. Ashtanga/Corepower mix - 7:00pm-8:00pmn. Hot class strong focus on Core strengthening and Ashtanga yoga-neck rubs $10. The Yoga Path , 1086 N Irish Rd Ste 3, dAViSON. Maria Burnash 810919-9642. See ad page 25.

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.

Foundational yoga - 10-11am. Energize and relax your mind, body, spirit and heart. $8. Michigan Rehabiliation Specialists, 10860 Highland Rd, HARTLANd. Tanya 810-623-4755. Pilates - 11:30am-12:30pm. Creates a balance in the body, ﬂexibility, muscle toning & stress releases $10. Fit Zone for Women, 5217 Highland Rd, WATEFORD. Staff 248-674-9800. 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. prenatal yoga - 7-8pm. Yoga benefits all stages of pregnancy, learn balance, find peace for birth. $10. The Yoga Path, 1086 N Irish Rd, Ste 3, dAViSON. Maria Burnash 810-919-9642. See ad page 25.

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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 outside back cover.

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. 50+ or those with disabilities. Info: Sarah at the Springfield Oaks Parks/Rec. dAViSBURG. 248-846-6558. 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 25. 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. Hot Yoga - 5:45-7:45pm. The room is heated to 95 degrees for this vigorous toxin releasing ﬂow. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. 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 27. 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. Pilates - 7-8pm. Creates a balance in the body, ﬂex-

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ibility, muscle toning & stress relief $10. Fit Zone for Women, 5217 Highland Rd, WATERFORD. Staff 248-674-9800. 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.

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 SSO. 989-720-HEAL. See ad page 27.

Yin Yoga - 5:45pm-7pm. Targets the connective tissues of the body, 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month. $13.00. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. 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.

Hot Yoga - 7:30-8:30am. The room is heated to 95 degrees for this vigorous toxin releasing ﬂow. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. 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 25. 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 Ste 3, dAViSON. Maria Burnash 810-919-9642. See ad page 25. 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 25.

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 27.

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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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.

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

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

Dr. Morningstar is the developer of the TornadoSuit and ARC3D Scoliosis Therapy. His treatment approach has already received national media attention for it's long-term effectiveness. Preventing scoliosis surgery in children, and maximizing pain relief function in adult scoliosis patients. See ad page 18.

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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 17.

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Pain/stress relief and more with Craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy and holistic nutrition. 11 years experience. See ad page 10.

Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties. ~ Helen Keller

Dentistry David Ewing, DDS, LPC 5516 Torrey Rd, Flint 810-232-2515

General Dentistry, including root canals, dentures, extractions, bridges, composite (white) fillings, crowns, TMJ, N.E.T. for pain control, anxiety and more. Nutrition and ZOOM teeth whitening. See ad page 9.

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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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.

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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.

Let our New Year’s resolution be this: We will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word. ~ Goran Persson

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

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

Bio-Turf, LLC • 810-348-7547

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

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

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

Organic Lawn Care Serving Genesee, Oakland & Livingston

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.

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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.

Julie L. Ward CMT, LE, COE Exactly Esthetics & Massage www.JulieLWard.com 810-875-8416

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ONCOLOGY CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST AND ONCOLOGY ESTHETICIAN. Advanced Practicioner, Therapuetic, Deep Tissue, Relaxation Massage, Body Treatments, Custom Facials, Waxing Expert, Eyelash Exstensions.

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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Natural/Holistic Health

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.

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

10683 S. Saginaw St., Ste B, Grand Blanc 810-694-3576 • NWPRC.com People under Dr. Strauchman's supervised HcG protocol are losing 20-30 pounds a month and keeping it off. Mention Natural Awakenings Directory and receive $50 off your HcG Program. See ad page 18.

The way you think, the way you behave, the way you eat, can influence your life by 30 to 50 years. ~ Deepak Chopra

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.

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Medical spa Timeless Health & Beauty medical spa 810-724-0480 542 N. Cedar, Imlay City

A healthy body from the inside out. Bioidentical Hormone replacement, weight loss, intravenous nutritional support, vaser and smart lipo, botox, nonsurgical facelift, vericose veins and other services. See ad page 16.

Yoga/ Martial Arts Korean Martial Arts Institute

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

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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 back cover.

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

Come and join us! Visit KMAI.net for our schedule and other informtion. Classes for ages 5 thru Adult Tuesdays to Saturdays.

Korean Martial Arts Institute... is a traditional TaeKwon-Do School of Self-Defense, Since 1975. We are very family oriented and a strong teaching school.