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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.

12 CREATIVE REUSE

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WORSE & WORSE Fracking Goes Radioactive

13 THE GIFT OF EMPATHY How to be a Healing Presence

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15 14 COURTING MARRIAGE SUCCESS

Relationship Expert Stephanie Coontz Shares Go-To Guidelines by S. Alison Chabonais

15 FOOD & MOOD

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s promised last month, we have devoted a good portion of this month's magazine to bodywork. The cornerstone of this content is our updated Bodywork Guide. In this, you'll find everything from Acupressure to Zero Balancing, and everything in between. Our editors spent a great deal of time bringing the list, we last published a couple of years ago, current. There are many new modalities and updated descriptions. We hope you benefit from the information. The goal, of course, is to provide you information you can use when seek out bodywork for yourself. Recently, we both found ourselves in need of physical therapy to recover from surgeries we had. Since we had an advanced draft of this month's guide, we found it helpful in understanding some of the techniques used. We wish the same for you, should you need it. Obviously, you'll want to keep a copy of this on hand for future reference. You'll also note that, simply because of space limitations, we were not able to include some of the listings in the print version of our magazine. If you visit our website, however, you'll find the expanded version with all listings. Also, if you discover something we overlooked, we'd love to hear from you so we can include it in our next guide, whenever that happens to be published. The companion theme to bodywork this month is "relationships." For this topic, you'll find some guidelines for maintaining a successful marriage as well as positive ways to promote kindness in the "Bully Blues Busters." Bullying has become an important topic in the last year, so we felt this a timely contribution. The new Michigan Healthy Living Events seminar series we mentioned last month is very close to launch. At press time we still didn't have some of the facilities firmed up for these events, but we'll be announcing those in the next couple of weeks both on our website and via our email list (make sure you're signed up!). The response we've received from readers and businesses about this new program has been very positive and we're anxious to get started. Also, begin watching for all the other great Spring expos, festivals and fairs being planned. Some have been announced in this issue, but as more come to our attention we'll be placing them on our website and in future issues of the magazine. We can't wait for Spring! So until next month, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

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newsbriefs Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic in Fenton Expands Practice

cupuncture & Herbal Clinic in Fenton now offers naturopathy and massage therapy with the recent addition of practitioners Suzy Sikora, MH, NHP, CCH, and Lee Indianer, CMT, respectively. “I am thrilled about the expansion,” says Michal Kelly, licensed acupuncturist and owner of A&HC. “Now the clinic is truly a healing center, providing a variety of treatment options to meet patient needs.” Sikora specializes in hypnosis, nutritional counseling, and craniosacral release. Through these therapies and others, she is able to address underlying and frequently ignored issues. “It is an honor to witness what are often profound revelations in a Suzy Sikora, Michal Kelly & Lee Indianer person’s life and to see them empowered to heal for the first time,” she explains. Indianer’s services include deep tissue massage, sports massage, and psychosomatic yoga - a technique that combines bodywork with specific mental exercises. His unique approach allows him to access areas of the mind that, through conditioning, have trapped pain inside the body.

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Grand Blanc Seminars Explain Everything About Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

r. Megan Strauchman, medical director of the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center in Grand Blanc, is hosting special seminars on the history, use of and research on hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This will be the ultimate Q&A seminar where you can get all of your questions answered. "Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT," explains Dr. Strauchman, "is a revolutionary treatment for many neurological diseases and conditions. Classically, HBOT has been used for fracture healing, healing diabetic ulcers, and carbon monoxide poisoning. However, newer research has shown the significant benefits of HBOT for conditions like autism, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and as a complementary cancer therapy." Seminar uests will receive a special gift for attending. The seminars will be held on February 8th and February 22nd. Both seminars will begin at 6pm and run for approximately 45 minutes. One guest at each seminar date will win an introductory HBOT package. Seating is limited so reservations are required. The HBOT seminars will be held at the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center in Grand Blanc, 8293 Office Park Drive, located on the southwest corner of S. Saginaw St. and McCandlish Rd. For more information or to reserve your spot, call 810-6943576 or email the office at info@nwprc.com. Their website is NWPRC.com. See ad page 30. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Hunt for Furniture & Antiques in Waterford

ernie's Best Used Furniture offers 4,000 square feet of repurposing at its best. With a dedication to saving the planet, Bernie’s has gathered a wide variety of gently used furniture and antiques, including mid-century modern, vintage, shabby chic and other styles that are sure to take you back in time and make you smile. Bernie’s is open 7 days a week and offers a café on Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm. They serve a variety of sweets for the health conscious such as gluten-free peanut butter cookies, oatmeal coconut bars, and more. They also offer organic coffee and tea. “We always have classic music playing and the smells of grandma’s kitchen Bernadette Corcoran for a comfortable shopping experience,” says Bernadette Corcoran, owner of Bernie's. “But beware, its a bit chilly at Bernie’s; saving the planet by using less energy in such a large building comes at a price. So bundle up!” Bernie’s Best Used Furniture is located at 3370 Highland Rd in Waterford. For more information, please visit: Facebook.com/BerniesBestUsedFurniture or call 248738-3734.

Special Cleansing Event Coming to Oxford

re you ready for a cleanse or detox but don’t know where to start? Drs. Marc and Colleen VanHoogstraat invite you to join them for To Cleanse or Not to Cleanse? to discover the health-restoring power of cleansing. In this class, you will learn how you can change your life and move toward a better body and better health in as little as 3 days. "Due to the toxic nature of our modern lifestyles, we are exposed to enormous amounts of chemic-als, processed foods, environmental toxins, medications, artificial substances, and the like. A simple colon cleanse isn’t going to cut it!” says Dr's. Colleen and Marc VanHoogstraat Dr. Marc VanHoogstraat. “The question and family isn’t should you detox, but how and when. Inflammation is a major byproduct of toxicity and a leading contributor to all chronic illness. An optimal cleanse begins at the level of the cell. A true cellular detox – support for the liver, kidneys, colon, and cell membrane inflammation – is the way to go." The class will be offered at Lifetime Wellness on Tuesday, February 12 at 6:30 pm and is free to the public. Free samples will be served. Lifetime Wellness is located at 51 S. Washington, Suite D in Oxford. For more information, call 248-628-4886 or visit LifetimeWellness.net. www.NAeastMichigan.com

Natural Alternatives To Common Prescriptions Workshop At Lapeer Library

ow many healthy people do you know that take several prescription medications? On February 23, 2013, Rebekah’s Health and Nutrition Source in downtown Lapeer is sponsoring a workshop titled, Natural Alternatives to Common Prescriptions. The special guest speaker for this workshop is Mark Morningstar, DC, a functional neurologist at the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers. In this workshop, Dr. Morningstar will be discussing the most common prescribed medications, the conditions for which they are prescribed, and natural alternatives you can use to help restore your health naturally. This workshop will arm you with information you can put to use immediately for you and your loved ones. "Prescription medications are not intended to cure medical conditions," explains Dr. Morningstar. "They only serve to micromanage your metabolic pathways so that the symptoms of the condition are covered up. They do not address the underlying causes of the disease." Mark Morningstar, DC The workshop will be held at the Marguerite deAngeli Library in downtown Lapeer. You can sign up for the workshop by calling 810-664-6971. Reservations are required for this event. For more information, call 810-660-8585. The Natural Wellness and Pain Relief Centers has offices in Grand Blanc and Richmond. Visit their website at NWPRC.com. See ad page 16.

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“No GMO” Group Forming in Flint

lint members of NoGMO4Michigan are hosting a healthy living movie night showing the documentary Genetic Roulette -- The Gamble of Our Lives to expose, educate, and discuss possible actions we can take to protect our families. You can enjoy organic popcorn and meet other people who are trying to avoid using GMO products during this event. The Flint group falls under the umbrella of NoGMO4Michigan, which is part of a national organization associated with the Institute for Responsible Technology. NoGMO4Michigan's goal is to provide education to the citizens of Michigan regarding the direct correlation between the food they eat and the possible health-related consequences. It is their mission to educate those wishing to maintain an optimal level of health by eating naturally grown crops and to have informed choices about what they eat and feed their families. The screening will be February 10 from 4-6 pm at The New Haven Fieldhouse located at 5123 S Linden Road in Swartz Creek. For more information or to RSVP, please visit NoGMO4Michigan.org. natural awakenings

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Peel-Good Energy

onsumers do not need to buy overpriced, sugary sports drinks in order to replenish carbohydrates and electrolytes during or after exercise, say researchers at the Appalachian State University Human Performance Lab at the North Carolina Research Campus, in Kannapolis. Instead, just grab a banana. The tasty fruit not only offers the same performance boost as sports drinks, but additional advantages, as well. Bananas provide antioxidants not found in the manmade beverages, plus a greater nutritional boost, including fiber, potassium and vitamin B6. Bananas also boast a healthier blend of natural sugars than sports drinks.

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ag the guesswork of grocery shopping and let the American Heart Association (AHA) Heart-Check mark help identify healthy foods. The red-and-white icon, created in 1995 and now found on product packaging, is a solid first step in building a heart-friendly diet. The AHA is now beginning to include foods with high levels of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats—the “good” fats—in the Heart-Check program. Updated requirements also covering sodium, sugar and fiber will take effect in 2014 to allow food manufacturers time to reformulate their products.

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Alexander Technique Lessens Back Pain

otoriously difficult to treat, chronic back pain may be behind more disability and days off from work than any other health condition. A recent study published by the British Medical Journal, involving more than 500 patients, concludes that practicing the Alexander Technique, an awareness practice to identify and correct unconscious negative physical habits related to posture and movement, breathing and tension,

combined with moderate exercise, can help. The patients were either given normal physician care, massage or six or 24 lessons of the technique, which helped them learn to align the head, neck and back muscles, release unnecessary restrictions and improve overall balance. Half the patients in each group were also assigned to walk briskly for 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Massage provided pain relief for the corresponding group for the first three months, and then the benefit had to be reinstated. Patients trained in how to daily use knowledge acquired from practicing the Alexander Technique reported less pain and an ability to do more by the end of the year. Individuals that received six lessons and stuck to a recommended exercise routine did nearly as well as those that had 24 lessons. For more information, visit AlexanderTechnique.com.

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motional Freedom Technique (EFT) uses tapping along acupuncture meridians to relieve stress so the body can resume the natural function of self-healing. Through the Veterans Stress Project (StressProject.org), the therapy is now being used and tested with veterans exhibiting posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms such as insomnia, anger, grief and hypervigilance. A study by the nonprofit Soul Medicine Institute has shown that more than 86 percent of vets that used EFT have resolved most of their PTSD symptoms; the researchers also report that, on average, their pain diminished by 68 percent. Dr. Steve Manire, a chiropractor and EFT practitioner in Little Rock, Arkansas, states, “Too many of our nation’s veterans are left believing that they have to live with stress for the rest of their lives when they return from their tours of duty.” He asserts that many find significant relief with EFT. The Veterans Stress Project will connect veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress with EFT practitioners across the country for six sessions at no cost. Email Deb Tribbey at Deb@StressProject.org. natural awakenings

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Living Spiritual Laws in Prison Living the Power, an organization formed by Marie Jackson in 2010, is piloting its Living the Power Behind Bars program in the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women, in New Jersey, with encouraging results. Jackson supplies recommended course and resource materials for workshops aimed to help guide inmates to new ways of thinking and approaching everyday decisions using kindness and self-reflection. Through understanding spiritual laws of attraction and intention, participants learn to deepen and redirect their perceptions of themselves, others, events and circumstances to live a life of increased peace, balance and personal fulfillment, while positively influencing their greater environment. “I’ve learned as much from the women in the program as they have from me,” says Jackson. “Keeping our spirit free is at the heart of peace no matter where we are.” Source: LivingThePower.com/EdnaMahan.html

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Promise of New Sustainable Power Source at Hand British engineers at Air Fuel Synthesis have succeeded in using an innovative new “air capture” technology to remove carbon dioxide greenhouse emissions from the air and transform them into synthetic gasoline. The two-year experimental project mixes sodium hydroxide with carbon dioxide before electrolyzing the sodium carbonate that it produces to form pure carbon dioxide. Hydrogen is then produced by also electrolyzing water vapor captured with a dehumidifier. The carbon dioxide and hydrogen then produce methanol, which is passed through a gasoline fuel reactor to create the fuel. The prototype minirefinery, in Stockton-on-Tees, in Teesside, produced five liters of gas in less than three months. A larger plant might produce more than a ton of gasoline every day, and a refinery-sized operation is envisioned within 15 years. The fuel can be used in any regular application and if renewable energy were used to provide the electricity, the system would be completely carbon neutral. While the technology has the backing of Britain’s Institution of Mechanical Engineers and private philanthropists, it has yet to capture the interest of major oil companies. Source: The Telegraph

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Mobile Phones Becoming Less Toxic The Ecology Center, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in conjunction with technicians at IFixIt.com, has published a list of toxic chemicals found in 36 cell phones from a range of manufacturers. The good news is that companies are responding to consumer and regulatory pressure and these troublesome components are on the decline. The Motorola Citrus, Apple iPhone 4S and LE Remarq were the least toxic cell phones in the analysis. Two of the bestselling models, the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S III, ranked fifth and ninth, respectively. Among earlier models, the 2007 iPhone 2G was found to contain the most toxic materials. Jeff Gearhart, research director at the Ecology Center, concludes, “The takeaway is that mobile phones are chemically intensive and full of chemical hazards, but they’ve been getting a lot better.” The center reported that every phone sampled in the study contained lead, bromine, chlorine, mercury or cadmium. Source: Tinyurl.com/MobileRisk

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Animals’ Native Remedies Offer Insights We can learn much from animal species that self-medicate naturally. Some have developed the ability to alter their diets and behavior in ways that provide protection from lethal, microscopic parasites. Chimpanzees held captive often succumb to infection by a parasitic worm, which can lead to lethal intestinal blockages or secondary bacterial infections. But chimps in the wild rarely experience such deadly ailments. More than 30 years ago, Michael Huffman, who studies evolution of social systems at the University of Kyoto, in Japan, noticed that wild chimps treated themselves by ingesting foods with special properties that fight intestinal worm infections. Scientists recently discovered why monarch butterflies are so picky in choosing the milkweed plants on which to lay their eggs. “The females often taste a plant, reject it and fly away,” explains Jacobus de Roode, Ph.D., of Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia. His research team found that butterflies infected with a certain protozoan parasite seek out milkweeds containing high levels of cardenolide, a plant steroid that interferes with parasite growth in monarch caterpillars. Scientists have identified many other species that partake in selfmedicating practices, including macaques and sheep. Recognition that various insects such as honey bees and fruit flies share this trait is enabling scientists to rigorously examine the phenomenon in the laboratory, with hopes of finding applications in animal husbandry and even human medicine. Source: The Scientist magazine

A one-and-one-half-mile stretch of Cermak Road, on Chicago’s West Side, will soon become one of the greenest streets in the country, and possibly the world. The historic industrial artery is shedding its smokestacks and corrugated steel warehouses for a $16 million makeover by the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) that will make the corridor a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) platinum showcase. Improvements range from solar-paneled bus stops to native plants and pavement that absorbs rainwater. Armed with tax increment financing funds and grant money, the CDOT set to work incorporating what may be the most sustainable elements ever to go into a single stretch of road. In addition, all materials were found within a 500-mile radius of the project. Twenty-three percent of the materials used are from recycled sources, and more than 60 percent of the redevelopment construction waste will itself be recycled. Other cities are studying the project as a blueprint for change. Source: Grist.com

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Civic Engagement Linked to Social Media The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project has revealed that the use of social media is becoming an important feature of political and civic engagement. Approximately 60 percent of U.S. adults use social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter, and 66 percent of those—or 39 percent in total—have participated in at least one civic or political activity using social media. In a three-week survey conducted last summer, two-thirds of the 2,253 adult respondents ages 18 and older said they had used social media platforms to post their thoughts about civic and political issues; respond to other postings; press friends to act on issues; follow candidates and vote; “like” and link to other content; and join groups formed on social networking sites. Source: PewForum.org

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New Life for Old Bedding Reusing, recycling or repurposing a worn-out mattress is a far better solution than adding another to the 20 million or so that annually end up in landfills. Before discarding, first check with family members, friends or coworkers, or post a note on a community bulletin board or on the Internet (Freecycle.org) about the availability of a free, gently used mattress. Next, offer to donate the mattress to The Salvation Army, Goodwill Industries or a local consignment or thrift shop, church, shelter or disaster relief organization. Note that this option may require professional cleaning prior to donation. Many nonprofit outlets provide free home pickup of items, which can be claimed as a charitable tax deduction. Crafty individuals may want to disassemble the mattress and make use of buttons, tabs and fabric for sewing pillowcases, reupholstering indoor furniture, covering outdoor furniture or as stuffing for pillows. Check with local artist centers too, because one or more of their members may wish to use recyclable materials like the metal springs in their works. The wooden frame and the stuffing of the mattress can be used to create a backyard compost pile. The wood slats become the compost bin’s architecture, while the foam padding or cotton stuffing serves to shelter compost from the elements and keep the pile warm, which accelerates the composting process. The same stuffing also can be used as landscape fabric to help control the growth of weeds in the garden, and springs make a serviceable trellis to support growing plants. Some recycling centers do not accept mattresses. Find local resources and policies at Earth911.com. Sources: Home.HowStuffWorks.com, Tinyurl.com/RadicalRecyclingMattresses

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Fracking Goes Radioactive Grassroots Environmental Education, based in New York state, where extensive underground hydraulic fracturing—known as fracking—is proposed for tapping pockets of natural gas, has issued a report exposing major radioactive impacts of the practice that’s underway in several states and planned for many more. The Northeast’s Marcellus Shale region is coveted for its rich gas deposits trapped in a substrate far below the water aquifer. Fracking not only uses toxic chemicals under high pressure that can contaminate drinking and groundwater—it can also release substantial quantities of deadly radioactive poisons, bringing them to the surface, where they have the potential to pollute air, water, soil, food crops and animal feed. The report notes that the radioactive material includes, for instance, carcinogenic radium-226, with a half-life of 1,600 years, which remains toxic for up to 32,000 years. E. Ivan White, a staff scientist for 30 years on the congressionally chartered National Council on Radiation Protection, observes that such radioactive material could easily bio-accumulate over time and deliver a dangerous radiation dose to potentially millions of people long after drilling is completed. He states, “Neither New York state nor the Nuclear Regulatory Commission would permit a nuclear power plant to handle radioactive material in this manner.” Doug Wood, associate director of Grassroots Environmental Education and editor of the report, says, “Once radioactive material comes out of the ground… it is virtually impossible to eliminate or mitigate. Sooner or later, it’s going to end up in our environment and eventually, our food chain. It’s a problem with no good solution—and the [state] is unequipped to handle it.” Wood believes that releasing radioactive radium from the ground is a moral issue. “We must not burden future generations with this. We must say ‘No.’ to fracking now,” he says, “and implement the use of sustainable forms of energy that don’t kill.” For more details visit, Tinyurl.com/RadioactiveFracking. Join with others protesting fracking locally; find action tools at GlobalFrackdown.org.

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hen someone is suffering, it can be agonizing just to listen—we feel compelled to jump in with advice or stories of our own trials, filling any awkward space or moments of silent air with word upon word. The first rule of empathy, however, is listening in silence. Miki Kashtan, writing for the Tikkun Daily interfaith blog, points out that giving our full presence is the most important step in practicing true empathy, and it doesn’t require us to utter a thing: “There is a high correlation between one person’s listening presence and the other person’s sense of not being alone, and this is communicated without words. We can be present with someone whose language we don’t understand, who speaks about circumstances we have never experienced or whose reactions are baffling to us. It’s a soul orientation and intentionality to simply be with another.” When we achieve full presence, empathic understanding follows, Kashtan continues. “Full empathic presence includes the breaking open of our heart to take in another’s humanity. We listen to their words and their story, and allow ourselves to be affected by the experience of what it would be like. “Then we understand. Empathic understanding is different from empathic presence. We can have presence across any barrier, and it’s still a gift. If we also understand, even without saying anything, I believe the other person’s sense of being heard increases, and they are even less alone with the weight of their experience.”

There are signs that empathy might be on the decline, with narcissism elbowing it out of our modern lives. As reported in the Utne Reader, University of Michigan Psychologist Sara Konrath, Ph.D., found that empathy levels among college students measured on the Interpersonal Reactivity Index plummeted between 1979 and 2009. The greatest drops were in empathic concern and perspective-taking—the ability to imagine another person’s point of view. But don’t yet lament the death of human compassion. According to scientific studies, empathy is built into us. In recent research at the University of Southern California, Professor Lisa Aziz-Zadeh, Ph.D., pinpointed where and how the brain generates empathy, regarding it as a naturally occurring emotion. “It appears that both the intuitive and rationalizing parts of the brain work in tandem to create the sensation of empathy,” Aziz-Zadeh told The Times of India. “People do it automatically.” However we get to that utterly tuned-in, selfless state of empathy, providing a listening ear, giving our full presence and being moved by another can be gifts not only to the others, but to ourselves, as well. Concludes Kashtan, “Allowing into our heart the other person’s suffering doesn’t mean we suffer with them, because that means shifting the focus of our attention to our own experience. Rather, it means that we recognize the experience as fully human, and behold the beauty of it in all its aspects, even when difficult.”

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Margret Aldrich is a former associate editor of Utne Reader.

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tephanie Coontz, professor of history and family studies at The Evergreen State College, in Olympia, Washington, shares her learned perspective in an intriguing oeuvre of books—Marriage, A History: How Love Conquered Marriage; The Way We Never Were; The Way We Really Are; and A Strange Stirring. She’s also co-chair and director of public education at the University of Miami’s research-based nonprofit Council on Contemporary Families. As a speaker, she shares good news on marriage, based on her extensive study and observations.

taller, more powerful and slightly scary, and some men still want an admiring, yielding woman, the trend favors valuing more individualized traits. In a reversal from 40 years ago, men are much less interested in a partner’s cooking and housekeeping than in her intelligence, humor and accomplishments. Women value a mate that shares household chores more than one that is a high earner. (See more results of a Pew Research Center survey at Tinyurl.com/PewTrends.)

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Be truly interested in your partner’s ideas and activities; take pride in their achievements; use endearments or offer tactile affection without being asked; have a sense of humor about differences; and never let irritation or anger slide into contempt.

While marriage as an institution is less powerful than it used to be, people have higher expectations of marriage as a relationship. Precisely because most Americans no longer feel they have to marry, they are more specific about what they want from it. When a marital relationship works today, it is fairer, more intimate, more mutually beneficial and less prone to violence than ever before. Yet, individuals are less willing to stay in a relationship that doesn’t confer these benefits.

Which qualities do people most desire in a mate today? The old model of married love held that opposites attract. Men wanted mates that were pliable and nurturing; women wanted men that were ambitious, powerful and protective. The new model is based on similarities of interests and talents. While some women are still attracted to men that are richer,

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How can small, daily interactions contribute to intimacy? We all have moments when we are irritated, angry or emotionally or intellectually unresponsive. A mate will tolerate these as long as he or she trusts you to be loving and attentive most of the time. It’s an emotional line of credit— each partner needs to keep replenishing the reserves of trust and good will, rather than drawing them down. Psychologist and researcher John Gottman, Ph.D., suggests people need about five positive interactions for every negative one in an intimate relationship. It’s less the occasional over-the-top gesture and more the regular, small deposits

that count—a few words of appreciation, a loving touch, an expression of sexual attraction. If we have trouble remembering to regularly express appreciation, we may do better by asking, “What would have been harder about this day if my partner wasn’t in my life?”

Why do the new realities of marriage emphasize play over work? Successful marriages used to depend upon specialization. Men and women couldn’t substitute for one another in accomplishing tasks. A typical woman couldn’t support herself financially; a typical man didn’t know how to feed himself, do laundry or manage childrearing. Even if couples didn’t share many mutual interests, the partners often took pleasure in being indispensable. Now women can support themselves and men cook and clean. Thus, shared interests and leisure activities, rather than specialized work roles, increasingly serve as the glue of marriage. Play takes people off the work-centric treadmill and introduces novelty into the relationship. Spending leisure time with others also produces higher levels of happiness than cocooning, according to the GallupHealthways Well-Being Index. So make it a double-date night.

How do current and potential partners benefit from game changers—from cell phones to the Internet? The Internet makes it easier to meet partners. Once in a partnership, technology can help daily tasks get accomplished efficiently, leaving more leisure time. It also allows us to check in with each other while apart. But e-devices are no substitute for face time. The best way to nurture a relationship is to unplug from the grid and plug into real life. I see many couples reinvigorated by each other’s company after a few hours together engaged in a fun outdoor recreational activity. For relevant articles and interviews, visit StephanieCoontz.com. S. Alison Chabonais is the national editor of Natural Awakenings magazines.

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stressful day might have us seeking solace in ice cream, pizza or potato chips. Other times, we may feel a second donut or another high-calorie treat is our reward for a task well done. Occasional food indulgences are one of life’s pleasures, but habitually eating in response to our emotions can cause weight gain and health problems.

Core Issues “Emotional hunger represents an appetite, craving or desire to eat in the absence of true physiological hunger cues,” explains Julie Simon, author of The Emotional Eater’s Repair Manual: A Practical Mind-Body-Spirit Guide for Putting an End to Overeating and Dieting. “Emotional hunger often feels the same as physical hunger,” she adds, yet it might represent an unconscious longing for pleasure, calm, comfort, excite-

ment or distraction. It can also have a physiological basis. A 2011 study from the University of Leuven, in Belgium, shows that stomachbased hormones can connect directly to the brain, setting up cravings for sugary and fatty foods, suggesting that we are hardwired to want the foods that provide the greatest number of calories in the smallest quantities. Sugary, starchy, salty and fatty foods also push the brain’s “reward” button, prompting the production of more dopamine, the neurotransmitter of pleasure and well-being. Dr. Pam Peeke, Ph.D., author of The Hunger Fix: The Three-Stage Detox and Recovery Plan for Overeating and Food Addiction, maintains that these foods also create a difficult-to-break addiction cycle. According to Peeke, an assistant clinical professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, in Baltimore, the more high-calorie foods we eat, the more we need the “high” they produce. Soon, increased amounts of foods like cheeseburgers, potato chips or chocolate chip cookies are necessary to help us feel good again. Handling emotions without turning to food can be a knotty problem, health professionals agree, involving interweaving physical, emotional and spiritual strands.

Physical Signals One solution is to simply pay attention to what our body is saying. Are we truly feeling hunger pangs? “When we eat in the absence of hunger cues, regularly choose unhealthy comfort foods or continue eating when we’re already full, something is out of balance,” observes Simon at OvereatingRecovery.com. Identifying “trigger” foods might also enlighten us, advises Peeke. “You’re out of control if you have a particular food in your hand and you can’t just enjoy it, walk away and say, ‘Ahh, that was wonderful.’ Life’s okay without that particular food.” The key is being smart about which foods we need to eliminate and which ones will help us feel good and enjoy an overall better quality of life. “When you follow a plant-based, unprocessed, whole foods eating plan, your body chemistry becomes balanced and your biochemical signals (hunger, cravings and fullness)

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he National Education Association estimates that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fears of being attacked or intimidated by other students. Bullying is more than a buzzword. According to StopBullying.gov, it’s defined as unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-age children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. Kelly Hughes, a school counselor at Bayside Academy, in Daphne, Alabama, has noticed a dramatic shift in bullying behaviors. She observes, “Kids are not hitting or punching or pushing each other as much as they used to. Rather, they are using in-person relational aggression such as hurtful words, glares, whispering and excluding individuals, exacerbated by social media and cell phones.” While anti-bullying legislation exists in 49 states (Montana is the exception), approaches for addressing this problem vary. Hughes says, “In my job, I spend a lot of time saying, ‘Just be kind.’ More positive results come from promoting kind behaviors and being

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The International Forgiveness Institute (IFI) (InternationalForgiveness.com), in Madison, Wisconsin, has added its support to the anti-bullying movement. Stemming from the research of IFI founder Robert Enright, Ph.D., and his colleagues, the institute works to forward forgiveness for personal, group and societal renewal. It attests that in forgiving a hurtful person, a personal transformation begins that can enhance self-esteem and hopefulness. Enright’s scientific studies further demonstrate that when children learn about forgiveness, feelings of anger, depression and anxiety are reduced. “We believe that forgiveness is a choice,” explains Enright. “When you forgive, you may benefit the person you forgive, but you benefit yourself far more.” Enright recalls his experiences working with incarcerated men that were serving life sentences. “The first thing the assigned therapists asked the group to do was to tell me their story; tell me about the hurts that had been perpetrated on them. One man began to cry, saying that no one had ever asked for his story.” The therapists listened to a tale of the cruel disciplinary measures he had endured at home as a child and recognized a correlation with the crime he had committed. “I’m not justifying his actions, but we can see that he was an extremely wounded man. Many bullies in school have a story, and we need to take the time to hear their story. “Because those that engage in bullying are often filled with rage from having been bullied themselves, they get to a point that they don’t care about the consequences of their actions, including detention,” Enright continues. Instead of focusing on the prevention of unwanted behaviors, he says, “Our program is meant to take the anger out of the heart of those that bully, so they bully no more.” An elementary school-age participant in the Forgiveness Program concludes, “Sometimes it is hard to forgive someone straight away if they really hurt your feelings. It might take longer to see their worth and show them real forgiveness… but it is worth it in the end.” Meredith Montgomery is the publisher of Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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n 2010, the nonprofit Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, in Los Angeles, published the results of research done by its department of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences that confirmed centuries of anecdotal evidence: People that undergo massage experience measureable changes in the responses of their immune and endocrine systems. For millennia, therapeutic touch has been used to heal the body and reduce tension. Today, more than 100 types of bodywork techniques are available, with modalities ranging from massage and deep tissue manipulation to movement awareness and bio-energetic therapies. All are designed to improve the body’s structure and functioning. Bodywork may be used to help reduce pain, relieve stress, improve blood and lymphatic circulation and promote deep relaxation; some therapies simultaneously focus on emotional release. The following list includes many of the better-known bodywork systems. Finding an approach that improves one’s mental and physical health is a highly individual process; with professional guidance, several modalities may be combined for the greatest personal benefit.

Acupressure: Based on the same system as acupuncture, acupressure stimulates body pressure points using fingers and hands instead of needles, in order to restore a balanced flow of life energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). This force moves through the body along 12 energy pathways, or meridians, which practitioners “unblock and strengthen.” Common styles include jin shin, which gently holds at least two points at once for a minute or more; and shiatsu, which applies firm pressure to each point for three to five seconds. (Also see Shiatsu.) Tui na and Thai massage stimulate qi through acupressure hand movements, fullbody stretches and Chinese massage techniques. (Also see Tui na.) Other forms of acupressure include jin shin do, jin shin jyutsu and acu-yoga. Learn more at Acupressure.com. Alexander Technique: This awareness practice helps identify and change unconscious, negative physical habits related to posture and movement, breathing and tension. While observing the way an individual walks, stands, sits or performs other basic movements, the practitioner keeps their hands in easy contact with natural awakenings

Ayurvedic Massage: It’s one part of panchakarma, a traditional East Indian detoxification and rejuvenation program, in which the entire body is vigorously massaged with large amounts of warm oil and herbs to remove toxins. With the client’s permission, oil is also poured into the ears, between the eyebrows and applied to specific chakras, or body energy centers, in techniques known respectively as karna purana, shirodhara and marma chikitsa. These treatments, modified to meet the needs of the West, powerfully affect the mind and nervous system—calming, balancing and bringing a heightened sense of awareness and deep inner peace. Ayurvedic massage techniques are grounded in an understanding of the primordial energies of the five elements—ether, air, fire, water and earth—and of the three basic types of energies, or constitutions, that are present in everyone and everything—vata, pitta and kapha. A knowledgeable therapist selects and customizes various ayurvedic massage techniques by selecting the rate and pressure of massage strokes and the proper oils and herbs. Learn more at AyurvedicMassage.com. Bioenergetics plus Core Energetics: A combination of physical and psychological techniques that identifies and frees areas of repressed physical and emotional trauma in the body. Deep breathing, various forms of massage and physical exercises release layers of February 2013

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Feldenkrais Method: This distinctive approach combines movement training, gentle touch and verbal dialogue to help students straighten out what founder Moshé Pinhas Feldenkrais calls,

Feldenkrais takes two forms: In individual hands-on sessions (Functional Integration), the practitioner’s touch is used to address the student’s breathing and body alignment. In a series of classes of slow, non-aerobic motion (Awareness Through Movement), students “relearn” better ways for their bodies to move. Feldenkrais therapy is useful in the treatment of muscle injuries, back pain, arthritis, stress and tension. Learn more at Feldenkrais.com. Jin Shin Jyutsu: A form of acupressure refined from ancient Japanese traditions, jin shin jyutsu acts to harmonize the life force within. Practitioners evaluate pulses, body conformation and symptoms to customize sessions designed to alleviate discomfort while addressing its cause(s). Utilizing the hands as jumper cables to reawaken bodily energy, sequences of vital energy-points are held to guide, redirect and reestablish harmony in spirit, mind and body. Learn more at jsjinc.net. LaStone Therapy/ Hot Stone Massage: This soothing form of massage employs smooth heated or cooled stones to elicit physical healing, mental relaxation and a spiritual connection with Earth’s energy. Stones are placed at different spots on the body for energy balancing or may be used by the therapist on specific trigger points. Warm stones encourage the exchange of blood and lymph and provide relaxing heat for deep-tissue work. Cold stones aid with inflammation, moving blood out of the affected area and balancing male/female energies. The alternating heat and cold of thermotherapy helps activate all of the body’s healing processes with a rapid exchange of blood and oxygen and an alternating rise and fall of respi-

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ration rate as the body seeks homeostasis. Learn more at LaStoneTherapy.com. Manual Lymphatic Drainage: This gentle, non-invasive, rhythmical, whole-body massage aims to stimulate the lymphatic system to release excess fluid from loose connective tissues, thus helping to remove toxins. Lymph glands are part of the body’s defense against infection; blockage or damage within the system may lead to conditions such as edema, acne, inflammation, arthritis and sinusitis. By stimulating one of the body’s natural cleansing systems, it supports tissue health. It’s also been effective in assuaging lymphedema following mastectomy surgery. Learn more at VodderSchool.com and LymphNet.org. Massage: At its most basic, this ancient hands-on therapy involves rubbing or kneading the body to encourage relaxation, healing and well-being. Today, more than 100 different methods of massage are available, most of them in five categories: traditional; Oriental or energetic; European; contemporary Western; and integrative, encompassing structure, function and movement. Massage offers proven benefits to meet a variety of physical challenges and may also be a useful preventive therapy. Learn more at amtaMassage.org. Myofascial Release: This whole-body, hands-on technique seeks to free the body from the grip of tight fascia, or connective tissue, thus restoring normal alignment and function and reducing pain. Therapists use their hands to apply mild, sustained pressure in order to gently stretch and soften fascia. Developed in the late 1960s by Physical Therapist John Barnes, myofascial release is used to treat neck and back pain, headaches, recurring sports injuries and scoliosis. Learn more at MyofascialRelease.com. Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET): This mind-body therapy seeks to restore well-being by removing certain biochemical and bioelectrical charges stored in the brain and manifested as illness or imbalances in the body. NET combines techniques and principles from Traditional Chinese Medicine, chiropractic and applied kinesiology to remove blocks to the body’s natural vitality, allowing it to repair itself natu-

rally. Chiropractor Scott Walker formulated NET in the late 1980s. Learn more at NetMindBody.com. Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT): Specific massage therapy and flexibility stretching help balance the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, emphasizing the interwoven roles of the brain, spine and nerves in causing muscular pain. Its goal is to relieve tender, congested spots in muscle tissue and compressed nerves that may radiate pain to other areas of the body. (Also see Trigger Point Therapy.) Learn more at MyofascialTherapy.org. Osho Rebalancing (or Rebalancing): This offshoot of Rolfing focuses on compassionate, gentle touch, combining deep tissue massage, joint tension release, energy balancing and verbal dialogue to relieve tension and physical pain, enhance relaxation and facilitate emotional healing. Rebalancing is usually done in a series of 10 to 12 sessions that work synergistically, although each session is complete in itself. Learn more at Osho.com. Physical Therapy: Traditional physical therapy evaluates difficulties with mobility or function to focus on rehabilitation that entails restorative treatment and instruction on how to make efficient use of the body in daily activities. Physical therapists use massage, exercise, electrical stimulation, ultrasound and other means to help the patient regain functional movement. Learn more at apta.org. Polarity Therapy: Combinations of therapeutic bodywork, nutritional guidance, yoga-style exercises and counseling aim at heightening body awareness. Polarity therapy asserts that energy fields exist everywhere in nature and their free flow and balance in the human body is the underlying foundation of good health. Practitioners use gentle touch and guidance to help clients balance their energy flow, thus supporting a return to health. The practitioner’s hands do not impart energy, but redirect the flow of the receiver’s own energy. The receiver then recharges himself with his own freed energy. Learn more at PolarityTherapy.org. Raindrop Therapy: Based on a healing ritual of Lakota Native Americans, natural awakenings

in which warm fluid substances are dropped onto the spine, the intention is to relax and open the body’s energy centers. Modern raindrop therapy also blends aromatherapy, soothing heat and gentle massage. Essential aromatic oils are allowed to methodically drip onto the spine from a height of five or six inches. The oils are then gently brushed up the spine and lightly massaged over the rest of the back, followed by application of a hot compress to facilitate oil absorption and muscle relaxation. Reflexology (Zone Therapy): Reflexology is based on the idea that specific reflex points on the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands correspond with every major organ, gland and area (zone) of the body. Using fingers and thumbs, the practitioner applies pressure to these points to treat a wide range of health problems. Zone therapy, an earlier name for this natural healing art, sometimes refers to a specific form of reflexology. Learn more at Reflexology-USA.net. Reiki: A healing practice originated in Japan as a way of activating and balancing the life-force present in all living things, Reiki literally means “universal life-force energy”. Light hand placements channel healing energies to organs and glands and work to align the body’s energy centers, or chakras. Various techniques address emotional and mental distress, chronic and acute physical problems or pursuit of spiritual focus and clarity. Today Reiki is a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses and others in February 2013

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Trigger Point Therapy (Myotherapy): This massage technique is used to relieve pain, similar to Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT). Practitioners apply pressure to specific “trigger points” on the body—tender, congested spots of muscle tissue that may radiate pain to other areas—in order to release tension and spasms. Treatment decreases the swelling and stiffness associated with muscular pain and increases range of motion. Learn more at MyofascialTherapy.org.

Rolfing Structural Integration (Rolfing): Deep tissue manipulation of the myofascial system, which is composed of the muscles and the connective tissue, or fascia, by the practitioners’ hands helps restore the body’s natural alignment and sense of integration. As the body is released from old patterns and postures, its range and freedom of physical and emotional expression increases. Rolfing can help ease pain and chronic stress, enhance neurological functioning, improve posture and restore flexibility. Learn more at Rolfing. org. Shiatsu: The most widely known form of acupressure, shiatsu is Japanese for “finger pressure”. The technique applies varying degrees of pressure to balance the life energy that flows through specific pathways, or meridians, in the body. Shiatsu is used to release tension and strengthen weak areas in order to facilitate even circulation, cleanse cells and improve the function of vital organs; it also may help to diagnose, prevent and relieve many chronic and acute conditions that manifest on both physical and emotional levels. A branch of shiatsu that originated in the United States, called ohashiatsu, includes meditation and exercise. Learn more at ShiatsuSociety.org and Ohashiatsu.org. Swedish Massage: This is the most commonly practiced form of massage in Western countries. Swedish massage integrates ancient Oriental techniques with contemporary principles of anatomy and physiology. Practitioners rub, knead, pummel, brush and tap the client’s muscles, topped with long, gliding strokes. Swedish massage is especially effective for improving circulation; relieving muscle tension and back and neck pain; promoting relaxation; and decreasing stress. Practitioners vary in training, techniques and session lengths. Thai Massage: A form of body therapy, also called nuad bo-ram, Thai massage incorporates gentle rocking motions, rhythmic compression along the body’s energy lines and passive stretching to stimulate the free flow of energy, break up blockages and help restore general well-being. One of the branches of Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM), it is

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performed on a floor mat, with the client dressed in lightweight, comfortable clothing. No oils are used. Thai massage aids flexibility, inner organ massage, and in oxygenation of the blood and quieting of the mind. Learn more at Thai-Institute.com. Therapeutic Touch (TT): This contemporary healing modality was developed by natural healer Dora Kunz and nursing professor Dolores Krieger, Ph.D., in the 1970s. Therapeutic Touch is drawn from ancient practices and used to balance and promote energy flow. The practitioner “accesses” the area where the body’s energy field is weak or congested, and then uses his or her hands to direct energy into the field to balance it. Nurses and other healthcare practitioners apply TT to relieve pain, stress and anxiety, and to promote wound healing. Learn more at TherapeuticTouch.org. Trager Approach (also known as Psychophysical Integration): This system of movement reeducation addresses the mental roots of muscle tension. By gently rocking, cradling and moving the client’s fully clothed body, the practitioner encourages him or her to believe that physically restrictive patterns can be changed. The Trager Approach includes “mentastics”, simple, active, self-induced movements a client can incorporate into regular daily activities. Trager work has been successfully applied to a variety of neuromuscular disorders and mobility problems, as well as everyday stresses and discomforts. Learn more at Trager.com.

Tui Na: A manipulative therapy integral to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tui na (“tui” means to push and “na” is a squeezing, lifting technique) that employs Taoist and martial arts principles to rebalance the body. Practitioners possess more than 365 hand techniques; most are variations of pressing, rubbing, waving, shaking, percussing or manipulating movements. Tui na is used to relieve arthritic joint pain, sciatica, muscle spasms and other pains in the back, neck and shoulders. It may also help ease chronic conditions such as insomnia, constipation, headaches and stress associated with tension. Learn more at Tui-Na.com. Watsu (Water Shiatsu): This uniquely nurturing therapy combines the acupressure and meridian stretches of Zen shiatsu with yoga-like postures, all performed in water; this takes weight off the vertebrae and allows for movements not possible on land. In the most basic move, the Water Breath Dance, the practitioner gently floats an individual in their arms, letting the person sink a little as they both breathe out, then allowing the water to lift them as they both breathe in. This connection is maintained in all the stretches and moves and returned to throughout the session. Pioneered by multilingual author Harold Dull in 1980, watsu’s goal is to free the spine and increase the flow of energy along the body’s meridians; he also developed tantsu, which replicates watsu’s nurturing stretches on land. Learn more at Watsu.com. Zen-Touch Shiatsu: This hybrid of shiatsu, acupressure and Asian/Eastern bodywork was created by American Seymour Koblin in 1984. It differs from other forms of shiatsu, including Zen

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shiatsu, by its combined use of light, or “hands off the body”, energy work and extensive, passive stretching methods. Practitioners apply gentle pressure while stretching the client’s limbs gradually, maintaining an attitude of compassion, respect and energetic empathy that serves to stimulate the flow of chi, aiding circulation and vitality. Learn more at SeymourKoblin.com. Zero Balancing: Developed by Fritz Smith, a doctor, osteopath and acupuncturist, zero balancing addresses the relationship between energy and structures of the body. Practitioners use moderate finger pressure and gentle traction on areas of tension in the bones, joints and soft tissue to create fulcrums, or points of balance, around which the body can relax and reorganize. The goal is to clear blocks in the body’s energy flow, amplify vitality and contribute to better postural alignment. Learn more at ZeroBalancing.com. Please note: The contents of this Bodywork Guide are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a practitioner that is licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to conduct a selected treatment, as appropriate. Editor's note: Many additional modalities are in the expanded online version of this article published on our website. To read the entire list, visit our website: NAeastMichigan.com/onlinearticles Also, check out our Natural Directory, starting on page 29, for other local practitioners and resources who may offer some of these services.

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Essential Oils & Your Health - 2pm-4pm. Learn to use plants in their natural state with time-tested, powerful, pure essential oils, to work WITH your body's immune system, not against it. FREE. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

Everything About Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy - 6pm. Dr. Megan Strauchman, medical director of the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center in Grand Blanc, is hosting special seminars on the history, use of and research on hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Seating limited RSVP. Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center in Grand Blanc, 8293 Office Park Drive. 810-694-3576. See NewsBrief page 5.

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VegMI Presents: Vegan 101 - 7pm. Join VegMichigan for this monthly event, which will include a cooking demonstration and samples. Long-time VegMichigan members will discuss how easy it can be to transform a standard meal to a delicious, vegan option. Registration is required at our Customer Service desk. FREE. Whole Foods Market, Rochester Hills. 248-371-1400.

Essential Oil Uses 101 - 1-2:30pm. Bring your health ailment and we will help you find the essential oil that will help you heal naturally, safely, and effectively. FREE. Compounding Pharmacy & Wellness Ctr, 8170 23 Mile @ SE Corner Van Dyke, Shelby Twp. Dena Holmes 248-303-3611.

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Wednesday, February 6 Transforming Urban Spaces to Native Landscapes - 7:30-9pm. Presented by Cheryl English, Advanced Master Gardener and owner of Black Cat Pottery. Her abiding interest in things natural – and indigenous – is reflected in her whimsical creations. FREE. Clarkston St. Daniel Church Cushing Center, 7010 Valley Park Drive. Info: 248-454-6300. 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, Shelby Township. FREE! Call 248-879-1900 to register Eliminate allergies naturally - 6-7:30pm. Learn how to eliminate seasonal, food and environmental allergies with the Jaffe Mellor Technique (JMT). Effective for gluten, pollen and pets, etc. FREE. De Angeli Library, 921 W Nepessing, Lapeer. Mark Cordner 810-441-9053.

Thursday, February 7 Fracking Comes to Michigan - 7-9pm. Learn about the dangers drilling for gas in your city pose to our drinking water, air and Great Lakes. Rita Chapman, Sierra Club Clean Water Director FREE. Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills. Info: 248-854-2195.

Jivamukti Yoga with Abby Hoot - 3-5pm. J i v a m u k t i Yo g a a c h a l l e n g i n g v i n y a s a practice infused with Ahimsa (non-violence), Bhakti(devotion), Scripture(ancient texts), yoga of sound & meditation. $25. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515. Natural Thyroid Solutions! - 10-11am. 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, Ste D, Oxford. Dr. Marc 248628-4886. Awakening to Love - 7-9:30pm. Discover how your beliefs about love, intimacy and sexuality affect your relationships, sexual satisfaction, marriage, body image and ability to find love. In this workshop, you'll have the opportunity to connect with others through verbal sharing and exercises designed to open your heart. FREE. Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church, Southfield. Call 734523-8566 to RSVP.

Monday February 11 ‑Wheatgrass & Raw Soup - 5-7pm. Did you know that raw foods can still be warming? Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body & sample a delicious raw soup that will make you feel good inside even in the cold winter weather. Also, stop by & talk with Anca Iordachianu of Wheatgrass and Sprouts. Try her sweet wheatgrass juice & learn how she healed herself from cancer through a raw food diet. Whole Foods, Troy. 248-649-9600.

Weight Loss Success! - 6:30-7:30pm. 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, Ste D, Oxford. Dr. Colleen 248-628-4886.

Wheatgrass Juice Tasting - 5-7pm. Talk with Anca Iordachianu of Wheatgrass and Sprouts. Try her sweet wheatgrass juice & learn how she healed herself from cancer with raw foods. FREE. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple Road, Troy. Dawn Danhausen 248-649-9600.

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Partner Yoga Fun! - 7:30-9pm. This form of yoga welcomes all! Come with a partner, a sweetheart, mom, dad, a friend or even by yourself! All levels and flexibility are invited. $25.00. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

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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.

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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. Pregnancy, Newborn & kid Care - 6:30-7:30pm. Join us as we teach you which oils are safe and effective for pregnancy, newborn care, and kids of all ages - so that means YOU TOO! $5. Soothe Your Soul, 2B S. Washington, OxfOrd. Dena Holmes 248-303-3611. to Cleanse or Not to Cleanse! - 6:30-7:30pm. Discover a revolutionary 3 day cleanse that will launch you toward a better body and better health. Easily surpasses other cleanses. FREE. Better Body Better Health Institute, 51 S. Washington, Ste D, OxfOrd. Dr. Colleen 248-628-4886.

WedNeSdAy, FeBruAry 13 digestion issues? – Nothing working? 78:15pm. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist will discuss hidden causes of… Acid Reflux, Crohn’s, Gas, Bloating, Diarrhea! Don’t let digestive problems rule your life! Attend this seminar and learn drugless solutions! Whole Foods, rOCHEStEr HillS. FREE! Call 248-879-1900 to register.

SAturdAy, FeBruAry 16 drum Circle with tom Price - 7:30-9pm. Drum circle led by Tom Price, drums provided. Night concludes with Heart Chakra Meditation with Tibetan Temple Drum. Adults only. Register online. $20. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, bErklEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992.

MoNdAy, FeBruAry 18 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. 248-371-1400.

tueSdAy, FeBruAry 19 Pregnancy, Newborn & kid Care - 6:30-7:30pm. Join us as we teach you which oils are safe and effective for pregnancy, newborn care, and kids of all ages-so that means YOU TOO! $5. The Minds Eye, 81 Macomb Place, MOUNt ClEMENS. Dena Holmes 248-303-3611.

WedNeSdAy, FeBruAry 20 whole Planet foundation Prosperity Campaign kick‑off - Thru 3/31. Join us in empowering entrepreneurs in the global community by making a tax deductible donation to the Whole Planet Foundation. 100% of your contribution goes to micro lending programs in Africa, Asia, Central America and the US. Whole Foods trOY.

thurSdAy, FeBruAry 21 why and How to fix fatty liver disease - 7pm. Dr. James Lewerenz, Longevity Health Institute. 1555 E. South Blvd, rOCHEStEr HillS. Info: 248-459-1139.

FridAy, FeBruAry 22 Essential Oil Uses 101 - 7:30-8:30pm. Bring your health ailment and we will help you find the essential oil that will help you heal naturally, safely, and effectively. FREE. White Lotus Yoga, 67989 Van Dyke, rOMEO. Shelley Dempsey 586-557-2530. Everything about Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy - 6pm. Dr. Megan Strauchman, medical director of the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center in Grand Blanc, is hosting special seminars on the history, use of and research on hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Seating limited RSVP. Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center in GraNd blaNC, 8293 Office Park Drive. 810-694-3576. See NewsBrief page 5.

SAturdAy FeBruAry 23 transformational Quartz Crystal Singing bowl Emersion Session - 7-8:30pm. Bring personal crystals and stones to charge during the session. $25/person. Namaste Yoga, 309 S Troy St, rOYal Oak. Perscription alternatives - 1-3pm. Dr. Mark Morningstar is giving a presentation on healthy and natural alternatives to taking prescription medication. FREE. Rebekah's Pure Living, 921 West Nepessing Street, laPEEr. Marguerite De Angeli Branch Library 810-664-6971. See ad page 16.

tueSdAy, FeBruAry 26 what’s New in Perennials – 6:30-8:30pm. If you’re looking for the latest and greatest in perennials, then you don’t want to miss this one. We’ll see what’s being offered at the nurseries that need to be on your “must have” list of plants. $25. Mott Community Education. laPEEr, 810-667-6546. Pregnancy, Newborn & kid Care - 6:30-7:30pm.

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Join us as we teach you which oils are safe and effective for pregnancy, newborn care, and kids of all ages - so that means YOU TOO! FREE. Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave, warrEN. Dena Holmes 248-303-3611.

WedNeSdAy, FeBruAry 27 Essential Oils for Cold & flu - 7pm-8:30pm. Learn how to defend yourself against cold and flu using Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. FREE. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave., rOCHEStEr. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064. Sowing Seeds Successfully – 6-8pm. Learn techniques to sow seeds for early germination indoors, hardening off, and direct planting into the soil using household materials. $25. Mott Community Education, laPEEr. 810-667-6546. digestion issues? – Nothing working? 78:15pm. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist will discuss hidden causes of…Acid Reflux, Crohn’s, Gas, Bloating, Diarrhea! Don’t let digestive problems rule your life! Attend this seminar and learn drugless solutions! Vitamin Shoppe, aUbUrN HillS. FREE! Call 248-8791900 to register

thurSdAy, FeBruAry 28 tired, achy, weight Struggles? - 6-7:30pm. Is Gluten Destroying your Health, Energy and Weight Loss Goals? Talk and Fat-Burning Coffee Tasting. Diane Culik Holistic MD, expert Dietician Annette FREE. ABC Wellness, 37300 Dequindre Rd Suite 102, StErliNG HEiGHtS. Kia Ross 855-6699355.

WedNeSdAy, MArCh 6 Cleaning with Essential Oils – 6-8pm. Find out which ones sanitize, degrease, and break down permanent ink. $25. Mott Community Education, laPEEr. 810-667-6546. raw foods for Healing - 7-8pm. Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body & learn how to support your body’s natural healing process by eating clean, lowglycemic raw foods. $10. Wheatgrass and Sprouts, 1925 West Maple Road, trOY. Deb Klungle 248-497-4189.

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Cafe Sunday - 11am-4pm. Sundays offering organic coffee and tea, with variaty of gluttan free organic vegan and raw treets to purchase to make your visit like a family visit. Bernies Best, 3370 Highland Rd, WATERFORD, 48328. Bernies Best 248-556-6326.

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 26.

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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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.

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.

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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, 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

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 26. 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 26. Pilates/Yoga Fusion - 5:45-6:45pm. Experience a

dynamic blend of Yoga with Pilates core work. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. Monthly EFT Group - Second Tue 6-9pm. OAKLAND 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 tOwN‑ SHiP. Erica Michaels 248-881-0836.

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. 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 TEFORD. 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 26.

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.

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markyourcalendar beginner & intermediate asthanga Yoga This class will work on discovering how movement and breath, working together, Will help open tight spots in the body. You may end up discovering some areas that haven’t moved in years. This class will help bring balance to the body. Available for all fitness levels. Bring your own mat and wear comfortable cloths. Taught by Chris Duncan, RYT 10 years.

Thursdays • 6-7:30pm Korean Martial Arts Institute 925 Baldwin Rd, lapeer. 8 classes/$80 or $12 drop-in rates. Info/RSVP: Ms. Janet 810-667-2101 For more information visit KMAI.net or see ad on outside back cover. Gentle Yoga - 11:15am-12:15pm. Combines gentle movement, simple poses and breathing techniques. All Levels $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. 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 26. 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 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. Pilates - 7-8pm. Creates a balance in the body, ﬂexibility, muscle toning & stress relief $10. Fit Zone for Women, 5217 Highland Rd, WATERFORD. Staff 248-674-9800.

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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, OwO‑ SSO SSO. 989-720-HEAL. See ad page 29.

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 TERFIELD. 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. COM‑ MErCE 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, daVi‑ SON. Maria Burnash 810-919-9642. See ad page 26. 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 26. 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 30.

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.

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

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

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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.

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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 16.

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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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Spiritual relationship is far more precious than physical. Physical relationship divorced from spiritual is body without soul. ~ Mahatma Gandhi

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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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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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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Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead. ~ Oscar Wilde

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.