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Can it Save Your Relationship?

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his month we mark our 9th Anniversary. It's hard to believe that we have seen this much time go by since launching Natural Awakenings here in east Michigan in April 2004. Our mission of providing information and resources for healthy, earth-friendly living has proven to be one that the readers of east Michigan have heartily embraced. We thank you for that, and we thank our advertisers for supporting us each month. Without that, our free publication would not survive.

This month's issue, devoted to healthy, earth-friendly living, just happens to also be our largest ever, a testament to the growing interest in our niche.

Over the last month or so, we've seen a steady increase in new local businesses who fall under the umbrella of this theme. It's all very encouraging, both from a publishing standpoint as well as from knowing that this growth is a direct reflection of consumer demand. More people are looking for solutions to health and environmental issues for themselves, their families and pets; and they are seeking out those solutions by working with businesses using natural, integrative, green and sustainable methods.

When we first started this business in 2003 we thought we were coming into the niche at a time when we were about to "ride the crest of the wave," so to speak. We couldn't have been more mistaken. That period was just a sampling of things to come. At this point, we feel that there is much more potential and growth as more and more consumers demand alternatives. So, we believe the best is still yet to come! Thank you for being part of it.

Case in point are all of the events schedule for April. Typically most of the events have been themed around Earth Day, but that's not the case now.

There's the Michigan Green Living Festival in Rochester, which started as an Earth Day event, but now encompasses so much more and is one of the largest green events around; the VegFest in Novi, which has grown into one of the largest Vegan/Vegetarian events in the Midwest and many, many more taking place this month. As you read this month's issue, take note of all the events, certainly the most of any year we've seen and attend as many as possible. You won't get bored this month.

So until next month, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

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newsbriefs The 'Wizard of Us' Weekend Workshop Comes to Oxford

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ean Houston is a world-renowned wisdom teacher and an international treasure dedicated to empowering an evolution in consciousness. Her latest book, The Wizard of Us, is about tapping into our huge capacities as individuals and as humanity to live our own Hero’s Journey.

She is offering a weekend workshop April 26-28 at Upland Hills School. Cost for the workshop is $295 and includes all classes, one lunch, and one dinner.

Bed and breakfast accommodations are available for an additional fee.

The workshop includes: the transforming experience of being with Jean Houston, an opportunity to live and learn in a real life “Emerald City,” tools for navigating this current “twister time,” the opportunity to connect with our true purpose, a community of Jean Houston “spiritual partners” on the same path at the same time, and much more.

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very third Friday starting at 7:30 pm, Infinity Health Care Center will have a Wrap Party. Customers are invited to come try the ItWorks! Ultimate Applicator and see how it can tone, tighten, and firm any area of the body being wrapped. The cost of an initial wrap is $25; customers will receive $5 off for every guest they bring that wraps.

“These events are designed to introduce interested parties to the amazing power of the ItWorks! Ultimate Applicator to shrink inches in as little as 45 minutes and to introduce them to the support products associated with them,” says Steven Otte, massage therapist. “Customers are amazed to see the loss and detox of fat cells and not water loss. We also want to give them opportunity to have their own party to earn free wraps and products by referring other potential customers or distributors.”

Infinity Health is also now offering skinny massages with ItWorks! body applicators and cream, given by massage therapist Steven Otte.

Infinity Health Care is located inside Baci Salon and Spa at 3772 S Lapeer Rd in Metamora. To learn more or to preorder your wrap, please visit StevenOtte.MyItWorks. com or call 810-627-9942.

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r. Mark Morningstar of Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers is a chiropractic neurologist who frequently treats people with Lyme disease using the latest integrative medicine techniques and protocols. An author, researcher, international lecturer and frequent guest speaker for scientific societies and associations, he will be presenting a workshop on Lyme disease, sponsored by Rebekah’s Pure Living, on April 27 at 1 pm.

“Most people think of Lyme disease as something you get from a tick bite,” explains Dr. Morningstar.

“However, recent evidence suggests that it may be passed from person to person. In fact, some experts think that more people now get Lyme disease from other people than from tick bites.”

Dr. Mark Morningstar The workshop will explore the signs, symptoms and treatments, including: what exactly causes Lyme disease, co-infections of Lyme disease, diagnosis of Lyme disease and conventional and integrative treatments for Lyme disease.

The workshop will be held at Marguerite deAngeli Library, 921 W. Nepessing St in Lapeer. For information, please contact Rebekah’s Pure Living at 810-660-8585.

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A Tribute to Mothers Tea Offered in Flint

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“ e all had one,” says Yvonne Sova, referring to mothers. “Even if she never

read a bedtime story to you, put a band-aid on your scraped knee, or baked cookies for your school party, even if you don’t know where she is or who she is, you are here because of her. You can be thankful for life, for who you are now.”

Please join the Life Enrichment Center for their ‘Tribute to Mothers” tea on Sunday, April 28 at 1:30 pm. Bring your mothers, daughters, fathers, sons - everyone is welcome. The program features professional vocalists Marcia Allen and Carrie Treder, instrumentals by FIM members, readings of tribute letters, prizes, and a fashion show

by Mirror Image Boutique.

The tea will be held at The Life Enrichment Center, located at 2512 S Dye Rd in Flint. The cost is $10. Please RSVP by April 23 to Yvonne Sova at 810-820-8949.

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dible flint Garden Starter Kits have everything you need to plant a vegetable garden as big as 30 feet by 50 feet. Each Starter Kit comes with 21 kinds of vegetable seeds and 9 kinds of seedlings - $70 worth of plant material all for just $15. Kits also include a helpful planting guide and sample garden designs.

Genesee County residents can pre-purchase the kits at the Michigan State University Extension Office at 605 N Saginaw St, Suite 1A in Flint through Tuesday, April 16. Residents will pick up their pre-purchased kits on edible flint Kit Distribution Day, Wednesday, May 15 from 2 to 7pm at Salem Housing Community Development Corporation, 3216 Martin Luther King Ave in Flint.

The 2013 Garden Starter kit applications are available at the MSU Extension Office or online at edibleflint.org under the resources tab. For more information, visit edibleflint.org, email gardenstarters@edibleflint.org, or call 810-244-8547. www.NAeastMichigan.com

Saginaw Valley Student Organization Holds Spring Fundraiser

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he Student Social Work Organization (SSWO) of Saginaw Valley State University is holding a Spring Fundraiser, A Pathway to Healthy Living, Thursday, April 11th on the campus of Saginaw Valley State University. The event will take place from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. and will be open to the public. This event will include vendors who focus on all aspects of healthy living; there will also be a run/walk, games and other activities. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Stephen Yanca Scholarship Fund.

Dr. Yanca was a distinguished professor at Saginaw Valley State University, in the Social Work Department. He also coauthored several social work textbooks.

In addition, he was the department chair of the social work department from 1991 to 2012. Dr. Yanca passed away last year and one of his wishes was to start a scholarship fund for social work students.

Because Dr. Yanca gave so much of himself to the University, the community, and the profession, the students of Saginaw Valley’s Social Work department would like to help carry out this wish.

They are seeking vendors to rent booth space, with a minimum donation price of $20 per space. Vendors should focus on an aspect of healthy living, which may include a wide range of activities, information sharing, etc. Other ways to participate include monetary donations, donations of gift cards, prize items, or a donation of any items you feel would benefit the event or the Student Social Work Organization.

For more information or to reserve your space, contact contact Stephanie Rowell by email at slrowell@svsu.edu or call 989-413-8522.

communityspotlight MI Earth Day Fest Returns to Rochester

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rom green & healthy living resources to special events, activities, music & more, earth-friendly event offers something for everyone.

One of the planet's largest Earth Day events, the MI Earth Day Fest, returns to downtown Rochester April 26-28, after a three-year hiatus. The 2010 event drew more than 50,000.

Featuring green and healthy living exhibits, presentations, programs and networking, as well as entertainment, awards, food and family fun, the MI Earth Day Fest will highlight environmental and health issues and solutions, through education, product/service innovation and community building.

Admission is free and open to all ages.

The Oakland County Executive's office and the Rochester Green City Committee have endorsed the event, which is sponsored by Pure Eco Environmental Solutions, Republic Services and Bosch Automotive.

"Earth Day is the world's largest secular observance, and we’re joining the celebration with an event planned to inspire, entertain and teach about how we can all make every day Earth Day," says John Batdorf, general manager of presenting organization MI Green Team.

MI Earth Day Fest takes place Fri., April 26, 4-8pm; Sat., April 27, 10am-8 pm and Sun., April 28, 10am-4 pm at Third and Water Streets in downtown Rochester. Highlights include: • Kickoff & Awards Ceremony, 7-8 pm Fri. • Parade & Pep Rally at 11 am-12 noon Sat. • Exhibits: Dozens of innovative, eco-friendly and healthy products and services on display in the areas of food, natural awakenings

energy, transportation, clothing, home, kids, garden, finances, art and more • Presentations: International climate change expert Peter Sinclair, County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash and other thought-provoking presentations all weekend • Wellness Programs: Healthy eating, weight loss and disease prevention advice from best-selling author Dr. Kerrie Saunders and DMC cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn, plus free health screenings • Kids’ Corner: Crafts, climbing tower, straw bale climb and a full schedule of kids’ activities • Community Building: Interactive presentation formats, Connections Café roundtables, local talent entertainment, and awards recognition for green leaders and kids’ art contest • Music, food, samples, free massage, prizes and more!

MI Green Team L3C’s mission is to promote green and healthy living, business and community through Michigan's leading green/wellness network, events and website, www.migreenteam. com. All event profits are donated to local green programs.

For maps/directions, program schedules, lists of participants and registration, visit www.miEDF.org. See ad outside back cover.

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ity of hypnotic state, thanks to science, research, Oprah and Dr.Oz." says Mary Sammons, Certified Hypnotist-Hypnotism Instructor, who recently opened a new office in Flushing, MI. "The study of hypnotic phenomena is now squarely in the domain of normal cognitive science, with papers on hypnosis published in some of the most selective scientific and medical journals."

‘Proving’ the hypnotic state has long been a subject of discussion among therapists and researchers, now Vaughn Bell reports in the UK’s Observer Newspaper writes that for the first time neuroimaging has been key to discovering the differences in brain activity between a hypnotised and a person asked to fake or pretend that they are hypnotised. Bell writes, “When people are asked to fake hypnosis, to the point where observers cannot tell the difference between them and the genuinely hypnotised people, the two groups are clearly distinguishable by their brain activity.”

"Part of the new interest in hypnosis is driven by the advent of new imaging and brain-wave measuring tools, which clearly document the impact of hypnosis on the brain is both real and measurable," explains Sammons. "Researchers like Helen Crawford of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute have found, "The biological impact [of hypnosis] is very real and it can be quantified."

Sources: The Scientific American, The Truth and the Hype of Hypnosis, Michael Nash, July 17, 2001; Wall Street Journal, Altered States: Hypnosis Goes Mainstream, October 12, 2003; Vaughn Bell reports in the UK’s Observer Newspaper.

Contributed by Mary Sammons, National Guild of Hypnotist (NGH) Certified Hypnotist-Certified NGH Instructor with 20 years experience. She has 3 offices: Flushing, MI; Florence, Ky and Cincinatti, OH. For more information, contact her locally at: Hypnosis Delivers/Mid-MI Hypnosis Center, Flushing Professional Building, 3280 N. Elms Rd. Suite A, Flushing. 810-423-6541. See ad page xx.

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here’s a way to simultaneously help both Planet Earth and one’s own health, report scientists from Imperial College London, in England. The researchers examined four years of data from the country’s Department for Transport National Travel Survey beginning in 2005, the year before free bus passes were available for people ages 60 and older. The study team found that those with a pass were more likely to walk frequently and take more journeys by “active travel”—defined as walking, cycling or using public transport.

Staying physically active helps maintain mental well-being, mobility and muscle strength in older people and reduces their risk of cardiovascular disease, falls and fractures. Previous research by Taiwan’s National Health Research Institutes published in The Lancet has shown that just 15 minutes of moderate daily exercise lowers the risk of death in people over 60 by 12 percent, and another study at Newcastle University found that 19 percent of Britain’s adults achieve their recommended amount of physical activity through active travel alone.

Public health organizations in the UK believe that “incidental” exercise, such as walking to and from bus stops, may play a key role in helping seniors keep fit and reduce social exclusion. www.NAeastMichigan.com

Turmeric Acts Against Cancer

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hroughout history, the spice turmeric has been a favored seasoning for curries and other Indian dishes. Its pungent flavor is also known to offer medicinal qualities—turmeric has been used for centuries to treat osteoarthritis and other illnesses because its active ingredient, curcumin, can inhibit inflammation.

A new study led by a research team at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, in Munich, Germany, has shown that turmeric can also restrict the formation of metastases and help keep prostate cancer in check. The researchers discovered that curcumin decreases the expression of two pro-inflammatory proteins associated with tumor cells and noted that both prostate and breast cancer are linked to inflammation. The study further noted that curcumin is, in principle, suitable for both prophylactic use (primary prevention) and for the suppression of metastases in cases where an established tumor is already present (secondary prevention).

How Does Your Garden Glow?

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ardening can be a healthy pastime… as long as toxic tools aren’t involved.

Researchers at the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Ecology Center recently tested nearly 200 garden essentials—especially hoses, hand tools, gloves and knee pads—for chemicals and heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and Bisphenol A (BPA), which are linked to birth defects, hormone imbalances, learning delays and other serious health problems. The researchers found that nearly two-thirds of the tested products contained levels of chemicals that concerned them greatly.

Cautious gardeners should seek products that are free of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and lead-free, and follow good garden hose hygiene: Avoid drinking out of the hose, don’t leave it exposed to the sun (where water within the hose can absorb chemicals) and always flush it out before watering edible plants.

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asing up on java consumption or switching to decaf may be a wise move for coffee lovers, according to a scientific paper published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science.

The study links heavy consumption of the caffeinated beverage to an increased risk of developing exfoliation glaucoma, a condition in which fluid builds up inside the eye and puts pressure on the optic nerve. This leads to some vision loss and in serious cases, total blindness.

Researchers obtained data from 78,977 women from the Nurses’ Health Study and 41,202 men from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study that focused on caffeinated coffee, tea and cola servings. They found that drinking three or more cups of caffeinated coffee daily was linked with an increased risk of developing the eye condition, especially for women with a family history of glaucoma. However, the researchers did not find associations with consumption of decaffeinated tea, chocolate or coffee.

“Because this is the first [such] study, confirmation of the U.S. results in other populations would be needed to lend more credence to the possibility that caffeinated coffee might be a modifiable risk factor for glaucoma,” says Doctor of Science Jae Hee Kang, of the Channing Division of Network Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, Massachusetts. “It may also lead to research into other dietary or lifestyle risk factors.”

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Cleaning Up the Cloud The New York Times has reported that “cloud” data centers—which store YouTube videos, run Google searches and process eBay bids—use about 2 percent of all electricity in the nation. In some data centers, up to 90 percent of the energy is wasted.

Now, an industry consortium called the Uptime Institute is sponsoring a “server roundup” and handing out rodeo belt buckles to the Internet company that can take the largest number of heat-producing, energy-hungry servers offline.

Many centers expend as much or more energy in cooling their facilities as in computing and transmitting data.

Sharing best practices has become common among data center pros. Facebook won the Institute’s Audacious Idea award last year for its Open Compute Project, which enabled both its server and data center designs to be open-sourced for anyone to access and improve upon.

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Swapping Trash for Fresh Produce Mexico City’s innovative monthly Mercado del Trueque (barter market) in Chapultepec Park is a winning trifecta for citizens, local vegetable and plant vendors and the city’s secretariat of the environment. There, residents can exchange cardboard, paper, glass, aluminum, plastic bottles, electronic devices and other waste for paper chits that are redeemed at kiosks for vouchers worth points.

The traders can then use the vouchers to buy tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, lemons and other produce from participating farmers from surrounding districts. Mexico produces 40 million tons of garbage annually, but only recycles about 15 percent. With this barter system, farmers have gained a new place to sell their produce and earn extra income, while the materials collected are processed for industrial reuse.

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A new report from the University of Washington, in Seattle, published in the journal Science on polar ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica, works to reconcile differences between sometimes-conflicting research studies. Scientists compiled 20 years of data to determine how much ice is being lost and sea levels have increased as the global climate warms.

Past studies have shown a range of ice losses, from zero to catastrophic. When the data was synthesized and analyzed holistically, it became clear that the ice sheets are losing three times as much ice each year as they did in the 1990s—in the middle of previous estimates.

Ice sheets are one of several main drivers of rising sea levels. Other factors, which account for 80 percent of the increase, include the melting of glaciers on land and the expansion of the sea itself as the atmosphere heats up. The melting of polar sea ice has no direct effect on sea levels because the ice is already in the water.

Glaciologist and co-author Ian Joughin told The Christian Science Monitor, “The melting needs monitoring to further understand the ice sheet processes leading to the change.”

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Levi’s Latest Sustainable Moves World record holder and Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt will soon model Puma boots that are “made for rotting,” and when the next Levi Strauss collection arrives, their new jingle will be, “These jeans are made of garbage.” Crushed brown and green half-liter plastic bottles will be on display at retail store displays, of which the equivalent of eight, or 20 percent, are blended into each pair of Waste<Less jeans.

Nike and Gap have their own sustainability programs, and Patagonia has long supported a small ecosystem of Earth-friendly suppliers. But as the biggest maker of jeans in the world, with sales of $4.8 billion in 2011, Levi’s efforts command the most attention.

Levi joined the Better Cotton Initiative, a group of companies that work with local nongovernmental organizations in Pakistan, India, Brazil and Mali to teach farmers how to grow cotton with less water. Last year marked the first cotton harvest given this effort and Levi has blended its share into more than 5 million pairs of jeans.

With cotton prices on the rise and pressure from activist groups such as BSR, an environmental organization that works with businesses, large clothing manufacturers are starting to adopt more sustainable practices.

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Can Good Posture Save Your Relationships?

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epending upon which generation you were raised in, you may remember being told to “sit up straight” by your mom or dad.

Posture is essential to good health; it is impossible for you to be healthy without good posture. I repeat, it is impossible for you to be healthy without good posture.

World renowned medical researcher Rene Cailliet, MD is famous for his quote, “Few things matter more than good posture.”

In a 1994 study published in the American Journal of Pain Management, the authors stated “Posture affects and moderates every physiologic function.

Spinal pain, headache, mood, blood pressure, pulse, and lung capacity are among the functions most easily influenced by good posture.”

In his book, The Rejuvenation Strategy, Dr. Cailliet says that poor posture causes a reduction in breathing capacity by 30%. More recent studies suggest that poor posture nearly doubles a person’s risk of sudden cardiac death, and that poor posture leads to accelerated progression of spinal arthritis.

Aside from the physical ways in which posture affects health, it is also important to discuss the impact posture has on psychological health. Posture affects mental health in a direct way.

Good posture can increase feelings of self-confidence, self-esteem, and overall happiness. Good posture improves oxygen flow to the brain, and improves the activation of serotonin in the large intestine by promoting proper digestive function.

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serotonin is the main neurotransmitter implicated in depression and similar disorders. ‑Imagine this: you’re at a championship football game, and the home team wins the championship. What does the posture of the winning players look like? Are they slouched over, or are they in a good, vertical posture, probably with their arms in the air rejoicing? What are the losing players doing? They probably have their heads hung down in sadness or frustration that they lost, right? That’s because the postural control centers in our brain are intimately connected to the emotional center in our brain. When is the last time you saw the winner of the Mega Millions with his/her head hung down and slouched? Never!

Although we don’t really consciously think about these things, we intuitively know these things to be true.

For example, people develop opinions of us based upon our posture.

As an example, muggers consistently say that they look for easy targets, often based on their victim’s posture. Having good posture tells the world “I’m a strong, confident, independent person.”

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Psychological studies show that people with good posture are thought to look younger by the opposite sex, are more attractive to the opposite sex, and often report the happiest marriages.

In a study published about 10 years ago, a group of men were shown two women side by side. All of the men consistently thought the woman with better posture was younger and more attractive, even though she was an average of 10 years older and 15 pounds heavier!

A comprehensive approach to treating psychological disorders must also include the diagnosis of any postural disorders. Failing to address bad posture or bad postural control in the brain may result in a failure to achieve a good clinical outcome especially when antidepressants are prescribed.

Fortunately, there are treatment options available for people with postural problems who also face depression, insomnia, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia. Postural rehabilitation can make a big impact on the physical, mental, and emotional health of people, as well as their loved ones indirect, who also often deal with the collateral damage caused by psychological illness.

The good news is that many of the postural treatments can be done at home, and do not requires extensive clinical visits.

For more information on posture rehabilitation methods, or to find a provider near you, visit PettibonSystem. com or IdealSpine.com.

Dr. Mark Morningstar of Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers is a chiropractic neurologist who frequently treats people with Lyme disease using the latest integrative medicine techniques and protocols. He is an author, researcher, international lecturer and frequent guest speaker for scientific societies and associations. To contact Dr. Morningstar, call 810-694-3576 or visit NWPRC.com. See ads on pages 15 & 22.

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P ARK IT HERE Exploring America’s National Treasures

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he Kent family, of Amherst, New Hampshire, has faced many “Can I really do this?” moments while adventuring in America’s national parks. So far they’ve visited 57, and with Pinnacles just named a full park in January, they’ll likely be headed for California again. American Somoa, in the South Pacific, potentially the last and most remote destination of their 11-year odyssey, is under serious consideration.

Along the way, father Scott, mother Lisa and (now) 18-year-old Tanner and 16-year-old Peyton each grew increasingly self-confident in testing their skills at everything from spelunking, subtropical snorkeling and paragliding to ice trekking and kayaking subarctic waters.

“If they offered it, we tried it,” says Lisa.

“Our family regularly debates our favorite memories.”

While they hiked and explored natural rock formations at every opportunity—including New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns, Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave, South Dakota’s Wind Cave and California’s Yosemite—the gals also liked to ride horses while the guys fly fished. “One of my favorite moments

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was when Tanner and I hiked a Colorado trail to a pristine lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, where he caught his first trout,” recalls Scott.

“I never give the same answer as to the best experience or best park,” adds Tanner, citing Yellowstone, in Wyoming, and Wrangell-St. Elias, in Alaska, as particularly spectacular, partly for their distinctive wildlife. His favorite anecdote? “When I was little, I stared down a barracuda in the Dry Tortugas, off the coast of South Florida, wildly pointing it out to Dad, who was calmly photographing itty-bitty fish and never saw it.”

“It’s so cool to get close to a big animal,” says Peyton, recalling when she and Mom were sea kayaking Alaska’s Glacier Bay near a humpback whale. “I thought we were going to end up in the whale’s mouth,” she laughs.

The family agrees that their longest expedition—eight Alaskan parks in three weeks—was extraordinary. “We had to fly into the Arctic Circle on a float plane and walk the ice using crampons,” Peyton notes about their visit to the remote Gates of the Arctic and Kobuk Valley, among America’s least-visited parks, in

contrast to the most-visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park, straddling Tennessee and North Carolina.

Whether witnessing Kodiak Island bears, Hawaiian volcanoes or Everglades’ alligators, their overarching mission was to visit every major park before Tanner embarked for college. The family’s National Park Service Passport already has 57 stamps secured during school holidays and summer vacations, timed to prime park seasons and complemented by destination photos.

“It’s easy to talk about the big moments, but you can have a memorable time in any park,” says Lisa, from appreciating the beauty of a boardwalk to boarding a ferry for an island picnic.

“Getting back to basics has been really good for our family, part of the glue that binds us together.”

She says her growing children learned to be brave and patient, help fellow travelers and be happy without cell phones. “We moved away from immediate gratification to focusing on a greater good,” remarks Lisa. “We enjoy interacting and doing simple things together.”

The family assesses its national parks tour as affordable, accessible and affecting how they experience life as a software engineer (Scott), physical education teacher (Lisa) and student athletes (Tanner and Peyton). They are pleased to be counted among the innumerable national park visitors that have benefited since the inception of what Ken Burns’ video series characterizes as America’s Best Idea. Lisa sums it up: “You don’t have to do it as big as we did to get big out of it.”

S. Alison Chabonais is the national editor of Natural Awakenings.

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by Gail Griswold-Elwyn

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mericans are collectively more aware and educated than just a few years ago about the range of environmental chemicals we inhale and ingest, yet most still live with dangerous substances in their homes,” according to Jen Loui. She is a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design-accredited professional in St. Louis and an industry expert who writes green curricula for high schools across the country.

Guarding against pollution of indoor air is a good place to start; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ranked poor air quality among the leading environmental dangers, reporting links to many common health problems. Here’s how to rid the family home of the top five common household toxins.

Formaldehyde.

Traces of this toxin, the same chemical used to embalm the deceased, pervade almost every room.

“My clients are often shocked to learn that they likely ingest this toxic, cancer-causing chemical every day of their lives,” says P. Richelle White, a sustainable lifestyle coach and co-owner of Herb’n Maid, a green cleaning and concierge service in St. Louis. “Because formaldehyde is often an ingredient in everyday things like cosmetics, faux wood furniture and conventional cleaning products, they get a daily dose of it.”

Even at low levels, formaldehyde can cause eye, nose, throat and skin irritation; at its most malignant levels, it can cause severe allergic asthma, infertility and lymphoma, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Healthier choices: Switch to allnatural beauty products and cosmetics.

At minimum, check that compressed wood fibers don’t use a formaldehydebased chemical as a binding agent; better yet, choose natural, reclaimed wood for interior surfaces and furnishings.

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“Allergies, asthma, lung cancer and heart problems have all been linked to poor indoor air quality.” ~ U.S. EPA Polyvinyl chloride. PVC is omnipresent and dangerous. Water bottles, nylon backpacks, pipes, insulation and vinyl tiles generally contain PVC, as well as almost anything waterproofed, such as baby changing mats and mattress covers. PVC usually contains plasticizers called phthalates, which are released over time; it also can chemically combine with other organic materials to produce toxic dioxin byproducts. According to Greenpeace and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), PVC byproducts and vapors are endocrine disruptors that can mimic or block hormones in the body. In addition, the EPA has linked PVC to serious respiratory problems, immune suppression and cancer.

Healthier choices: Look for PVC-free plastics. When shopping for waterproofed items, choose those with coatings made from polyurethane or polyester.

Phthalates. A 2007 report by the NRDC notes that 12 out of 14 common brands of household air fresheners and room sprays contain phthalates, which people regularly inhale primarily because these chemicals prolong the time that products maintain their fragrance. In studies conducted by the World Health Organization, researchers concluded that consistent exposure to phthalates could increase the risks for endocrine, reproductive and developmental problems. The majority of synthetic air fresheners were found to also emit significant amounts of terpene, a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can react with naturally occurring ozone to create formaldehyde.

Healthier choices: Put boxes of baking soda in cabinets to absorb odors and scent interiors with all-natural oils and potpourri.

prolonged exposure can lead to lung disease and asthma.

Healthier choices: Purchase chlorine-free cleaning products, especially chlorine-free bleach.

Or make inexpensive solutions of white, distilled vinegar mixed with a little lemon for scent for a multipurpose, multi-surface cleaner; try baking soda as a scrubbing powder.

Volatile organic compounds. VOCs are emitted as harmful gases by a wide array of products including paints, lacquers and paint strippers; cleaning supplies; pesticides; carpets and furnishings; office copiers and printers, correction fluids and carbonless copy paper; plus graphics and craft materials that include glues and adhesives, permanent markers and photographic solutions. The EPA calculates that, “Concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher [up to 10 times] indoors than outdoors.”

Healthier choices: Look for VOC-free products and consider using organic clay paint, which has the added benefit of acting as an absorbent of toxic gases.

Most people spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors, where the air quality can be two to five times (and even up to 100 times) more polluted than the air we breathe outside, according to the EPA. “A simple solution is to open windows for a portion of each day or night to let in fresh air,” advises Loui. Making these choices enables us to protect ourselves better at home.

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positive choices and the necessary tools for problem solving.

“These elements enable students to take all that they learn and use it with reverence and a sense of responsibility,” says Weil.

Her institute offers the only master’s degrees in humane education that this approach requires, with complementary in-class and online programs for young people and adults.

Her determined vision is slowly becoming a reality as teachers become familiar with these concepts and integrate them into hands-on, project-based learning that crosses disciplines and better marries school experiences with real-life lessons.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Seymour Papert, a renowned educator and computer scientist, has conducted in-depth research in how worthy real-world topics get students excited about what they learn. They increase their tendency to dig more deeply and expand their interest in a wide array of subjects as they better retain what they learn, become more confident in trusting their own judgment and make the connections needed to broadly apply their knowledge. Young people learn how to collaborate and improve their social and group speaking skills, including with adults.

THE NEXT LEVEL Education for a More Sustainable World

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hat is the purpose of education?” That’s a question Zoe Weil frequently revisits with her workshop audiences. As co-founder and President of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE), Weil has spent most of her adult life researching the answer. Her conclusion is that the U.S. Department of Education’s present goal of preparing graduates to “compete in the global economy” is far too myopic for our times.

Weil’s firsthand research, which grounds her book, The Power and Promise of Humane Education, has led her to forward the idea that the goal should be inspiring generations of “solutionaries” prepared to joyfully and enthusiastically meet the challenges of world problems.

“I believe that it is incredibly irresponsible for America’s educators and policymakers not to provide people with the knowledge of interconnected global issues, plus the skills and tools to become creative problem solvers and motivated change makers in whatever fields they pursue,” says Weil.

Weil points to four primary elements that comprise a humane education: providing information about current issues in age-appropriate ways; fostering the Three C’s of curiosity, creativity and critical thinking; instilling the Three R’s of reverence, respect and responsibility; and ensuring access to both

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We need to build cases for environmental protection around broad-based community concerns like health, quality of life, the protection of watersheds and wildlife and the education of our children. Environmental issues are also social, economic and quality of life issues.

Our challenge is to bring life-sustaining principles into creative thinking for the long view, rather than the short term. ~ Terry Tempest Williams

According to Papert, project-based learning improves test scores and reduces absenteeism and disciplinary problems. “If schoolchildren are given the gift of exploration, society will benefit, both in practical and theoretical ways,” notes Papert. www.NAeastMichigan.com

Papert’s observations were affirmed by middle school students at Voyagers’ Community School, in Farmingdale, New Jersey, in one of the IHE 10-week online classes—Most Good, Least Harm—in April 2012. “Initially, students were intimidated and underestimated their ability to express their thoughts and concerns or debate issues with the adult participants. That challenge faded quickly,” remarks Karen Giuffre, founder and director of the progressive day school.

Posing provocative questions like, “What brings you joy?” and engaging in conversations in subjects like climate change, racism, recycling, green energy, genocide and war challenged the students to step up to become respected equals.

“This demanded a lot from these young people, because the experience wasn’t only about absorbing complex issues and developing an awareness of the material, political, economic and cultural world around them. It was also about how they probed their minds and emotions to determine where they stood on issues and what they could do to change their lifestyle, or that of their family and community, to make it more sustainable,” says Giuffre.

The students went on to help organize a peace conference that entailed 20-plus workshops to inspire an individual mindful awareness of peace that motivates and empowers the peacemaker within. It was intended to incite collective action across generations, explains Giuffre, and was followed by community service to people impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

Answering the Call

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Children or adults that participate in activities such as those created by IHE or the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Challenge 20/20 are developing what Peggy

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Holman describes as “change literacy”, the capacity to be effectively present amid a changing set of circumstances. Holman, an adjunct professional lecturer at American University’s School of Public Affairs, in Washington, D.C., is co-founder of the Open Space Institute-US, which fosters whole-system engagement, and author of Engaging Emergence.

“Conversational literacy—the capacity to talk and interact in creative ways with others that are very different from us—is our birthright. However, change literacy, a necessary skill for future leaders, is learned via curiosity,” advises Holman. “In my experience, children grasp it more quickly than adults, because authentic expression and curiosity come naturally to them. Children don’t have a long history, and so are naturally more present when engaged in exploring things that matter.”

Global problems of deforestation, peacekeeping, conflict prevention, terrorism, water pollution and shortages, natural disasters and mitigation, global warming, education for all, biodiversity, ecosystem losses and global infectious diseases aren’t yet subjects found in a normal curriculum for grades five through nine. However, the Internet-based Challenge 20/20 program now has youth in nearly 120 independent and traditional schools throughout the United States working on solutions that can be implemented both locally and globally.

“Challenge 20/20 partners American schools at any grade level [K-12] with counterpart schools in other countries, free of cost,” explains NAIS Director Patrick Bassett. “Together, teams tackle real global problems while forming authentic bonds and learning firsthand about cross-cultural communication.” Qualifying students may have an opportunity to share their experiences at the association’s annual Student

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Diversity Leadership Conference.

In 2010, 11 students at the Fay School, in Southborough, Massachusetts, partnered with Saigon South International School (SSIS), in Vietnam. After a year of studying, raising awareness and brainstorming solutions for the global water deficit, Fay students focused on the challenges families in underdeveloped countries face that must walk miles to find clean, safe, water sources.

A taxing water-carrying experiment brought immediate appreciation for the difficulty of transporting water, prompting them to invent the Water Walker. The modified rolling cooler with heavy-duty straps attached can carry up to 40 quarts of water on large, durable wheels and axles designed to navigate rocky terrain.

Re-Imagining Education

“Transformative learning, which is vital to the learning journey, goes beyond the acquisition of information,” says Aftab Omer, Ph.D., president of Meridian University, in Petaluma, California, and founder of its formative Institute of Imaginal Studies. “In informational learning, we acquire facts, concepts,

principles and even skills, but in transformative learning, we are cultivating capacities. This is how certain capabilities become embodied in us, either as individuals or as human systems,” he advises.

Portrait artist Robert Shetterly tours with his series of more than 100 portrait paintings in traveling exhibits titled Americans Who Tell the Truth. They are helping individuals learn to embody patience, perseverance and compassion, while enhancing their understanding of sustainability, social justice, civic activism, democracy and civil rights, via both historical role models and contemporary mentors such as environmental activist Bill McKibben, conservationist Terry Tempest Williams and renowned climate scientist James Hansen.

“We don’t need to invent the wheel, because we have role models that have confronted these issues and left us a valuable legacy,” remarks Shetterly.

In 2004, he collaborated to produce a companion curriculum with Michele Hemenway, who continues to offer it in Louisville, Kentucky,

elementary, middle and high schools.

Hemenway also teaches Art in Education at Jefferson Community & Technical College and 21st-Century Civics at Bellamine University, both in Louisville.

Out of many, she shares a particularly compelling example of a student transformed due to this learning method: “I taught a young girl studying these true stories and portraits from the third through fifth grades when she took her place in a leadership group outside the classroom. Now in middle school, she is doing amazing things to make a difference in her community,” says Hemenway.

Reflecting on her own life, deciding what she cared about most and what actions she wanted to take, plus her own strengths, helped the student get a blighted building torn down, document and photograph neighborhood chemical dumping and have it stopped and succeed in establishing a community garden, a factor known to help reduce crime.

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Billions and billions of dollars are spent every year on treatments to combat chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, RSD, spinal degenerative disc disease, migraines, and autoimmune disorders.

However, it doesn’t seem like we’re getting a handle on any of these illnesses. These diseases all have one thing in common: inflammation. Inflammation is a process that allows our bodies to repair injuries and fight infections. Inflammation is very necessary.

However, inflammation can sometimes continue on and on without end. Researchers believe that this happens because the cells responsible for causing the inflammation do not have the necessary nutrients to complete their work.

For example, if a construction crew was building a skyscraper and they ran out of steel beams, they would have to sit around and wait for more beams. When the inflammation cycle runs out of the raw materials necessary to finishing repairing a torn muscle, or fighting off a virus, the inflammation hangs around waiting for more raw materials. Once they receive these raw materials, the inflammation cycle ends.

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Studies suggest that hyperbaric oxygen therapy may also be beneficial for cerebral palsy, complementary cancer therapy, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and slow fracture healing.

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Charlottesville, Virginia, who devised the World Peace Game for his fourth grade students. Children learn to communicate, collaborate and take care of each other as they work to resolve the game’s conflicts. The game triggers an eight-week transformation of the children from students of a neighborhood public school to citizens of the world.

Demonstrating transformational learning at its best, they experience the connectedness of the global community through the lens of economic, social and environmental crises, as well as the imminent threat of war. Hunter and his students are now part of a new film, World Peace and Other 4th-Grade Achievements, which reveals how effective teaching can help unleash students’ full potential.

Professor Emeritus Peter Gray, of Boston College, who researches comparative, evolutionary, developmental and educational psychology, believes the transformational method will be accepted as part of the increased demand to integrate enlightened educational approaches in public schools. The author of Free to Learn notes, “A tipping point can occur. It’s happened before, when women won the right to vote, slavery was abolished and recently when gays were openly accepted in the military.”

Weil agrees that when more individuals commit to working toward a sustainable and just world, it will happen. “What’s more worthy of our lives than doing this work for our children and coming generations?” she queries.

“How can we not do this for them if we love them?”

Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer.

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Choosing what we eat is critical. New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman believes that no food is absolutely off limits because, “It’s all in the way we use these things.” Yet, he adds, “The evidence is clear. Plants promote health.”

For the past few years, Bittman has experimented with eating vegan for breakfast and lunch, and then indulging at dinner. “It’s just one model of a new way of eating,” he says, “but it makes sense on many levels. By eating more plants, fewer animals and less processed food, I’ve lost 30 pounds and my cholesterol and blood sugar levels are normal again.”

When a friend sent him a 21stcentury United Nations study on how intensive livestock production causes more greenhouse gas emissions than driving a car, Bittman realized how a

“One of the most ecologically conscious things you can do to make a great meal is prepare it with food that you grew yourself,” says New Yorkbased lifestyle writer Jen Laskey, who blogs at Frugaltopia.com. “Plant a small vegetable garden and a few fruit trees in your yard or join a local community garden. Even sprouting an herb garden on a windowsill will make a difference; plus, everyone in your household will appreciate the choice in fresh seasonings.”

Kansas City Star journalist Cindy Hoedel suggests planting parsley, basil, dill and other herbs every three to six weeks in eggshells in a sunny window after the outdoor growing season for a year-round tasty harvest.

When shopping, renowned activist, author and eco-stylist Danny Seo, of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, suggests natural awakenings

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bringing along reusable shopping bags and choosing local foods when possible, plus sustainable seafood and free trade, organic and hormone-free foods.

The Socially Responsible Agricultural Project offers more eco-shopping tips, such as carpooling grocery trips and avoiding products with more than five ingredients, at Tinyurl.com/ShopHealthier.

Prepare and Serve Righteously “On average, each person throws about $600 worth of food into the trash every year because of spoilage,” says Seo. Instead of rinsing food before storing, which causes more spoilage, he recommends cleaning it right before meal preparation.

Buying what’s in season (and thus less expensive) makes sense, advises Hoedel. “When you find fresh produce on sale, buy it in large quantities and boil it (one to five minutes, depending on how long the regular cooking time is), and then freeze it in glass containers. This saves money and plastic packaging waste.” Hoedel also likes to store lemon wedges, chopped onions and

“Double recipes to maximize your time and the fuel used to cook, bake or grill. Then, think like a restaurant chef and use what you have in creative ways.” ~ Kim O’Donnel, author, The Meat Lover’s Meatless Celebrations: Year-Round Vegetarian Feasts other leftovers in small glass jars instead of plastic bags.

Seo suggests using real dinnerware, glasses and utensils instead of disposable products. For a touch of elegance, take the advice of travel expert Kathy Denis, of Leawood, Kansas.

“Adopt the traditional French practice of using—and reusing—a cloth napkin all week, or until it is too soiled to use,” she recommends. “Family members like to have a personal napkin ring. Each napkin gets shaken out and then rolled up in the ring for use at another meal.”

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“Saving leftovers in the freezer helps keep it full (which helps it run more efficiently) and ensures future meals that require minimal energy to prepare,” advises Seo. Hoedel’s zero-waste tips, shared via Twitter, include making and freezing lots of end-of-season pasta sauce with tomatoes, peppers and basil.

Food can also be canned or pickled. Seattle cookbook author Kim O’Donnel, who founded Canning Across America and is known for her meatless recipes, says, “My only regret about canning is that I waited so long.

Learning how to extend the season of my favorite fruits and vegetables in a jar is one of the most gratifying and useful skills I’ve acquired as an adult.”

As green eating habits add up, Bittman says he enjoys… “a bit of self-satisfaction knowing that, by an infinitesimal amount, I’m reducing the pace of global warming. And I’m saving money by buying more ‘real’ food and less meat and packaged junk.”

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Picture Perfect From athletes to astronauts, mental imagery boosts performance.

by Debra Melani

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ast winter, Terry Chiplin went for an early morning run near his Colorado home. Snow crunched as his sneakered feet hit the front porch of his mountain lodge, tucked into a secluded forest. Evergreen boughs glistened in the sun, drooping slightly from the weight of the sparkling white powder.

The running coach smiled as he lifted his face to the sky, welcoming the large, wet flakes that kissed his face.

“Can you picture it?” asks the bubbly British native and owner of Active at Altitude, in Estes Park. That is visualization, he explains, a concept he uses regularly at retreats he conducts for runners from beginner to elite as a holistic means of boosting performance. “It’s simply a succession of mental images; we use visualization all the time.”

Whether it’s Tiger Woods envisioning a perfect golf swing minutes before taking a shot or Michael Phelps replaying a mental video of an ideal swim the night before an Olympic event, many athletes have long worked with trainers such as Chiplin to move beyond strictly physical preparation and consciously enlist creative mental capacities to enhance their performance. Using imagery and positive self-talk can improve the efforts of any type of athlete and, as Chiplin’s clients have found, improve

their lives.

“The notion that we are just a physical body, so we just need to train physically, is old-fashioned,” Chiplin maintains. Shortly after launching his program six years ago, he learned firsthand how powerful the mind could be in boosting (or sabotaging) performance.

He remarks, “It quickly became apparent that the main issues people face are the mental things, what is happening in their heads.” Chiplin recalls watching runners fall from the peak capabilities they had reached after training hard for endurance events as their mileage tapered off in the final days before the race. Similarly, he thinks the sort of “negative visualization” he witnessed can have a similar impact on everyday life events, such as exams, interviews and job achievement.

Although unclear about its exact mechanism, sports psychologists have long recognized the value of positive mental imagery, especially in building skills and reducing anxiety. In working with athletes, they apply shared models such as those reported in The Sport Psychologist.

Both professional and amateur runners have benefited from Chiplin’s camps, including graduate Ginny Landes, 62, who says visualization natural awakenings

techniques have changed her running outlook and her life.

“My goal is not high achievement or personal records; it’s to always finish my run feeling good,” says Landes, of Lafayette, Colorado. As part of the visualizing process, she says she also clears her mind of negative thoughts, stops comparing her performance to others and accepts factors that are out of her control, whether it’s bad race weather or competitive colleagues.

Practicing helpful visualization techniques consistently in daily life can lead to better returns across the board, not just in athletics, according to Terry Orlick, a performance consultant from Ottawa, Ontario, and author of many self-improvement books, including Embracing Your Potential and In Pursuit of Excellence.

Orlick has worked with people from many walks of life that use imagery in their quest for improvement, including surgeons, musicians, pilots, dancers, astronauts and CEOs. When working with Canadian Olympic teams, Orlick found that 99 percent of the athletes practiced visualization an average of 12 minutes per day, four times a week.

Studies have linked imagery and improved performance in a variety of sports. For instance, researchers found that golfers that used visualization and positive self-talk improved their putting performance (Journal of Sports Science & Medicine). Another study showed an increase in confidence among novice female rock climbers, leading to better performance (Journal of Sport Behavior).

For Landes, her personal experience is all the proof she needs. After years of rarely being able to run the entire course of a major annual race in Aspen—generally walking the last stretch—Landes tried visualizing herself having a strong finish as she trained and prepared for the event. For weeks, she replayed the last three miles many times in her mind.

Then she ran the race, paring 12 minutes off her previous year’s time. “It felt great,” Landes says, “and it worked.”

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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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 Organic Gardening: Disease & Pest Control – 6-8 pm .Rid your garden of those pesky bugs and prevent disease without the use of synthetic chemicals. $25. Mott Community Education, LAPEER. 810-667-6546.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28 Horticulture Practices for the Home Gardener – 6-8 pm. Basic principles of design, site preparation, plant selection, planting, pruning and mulching.

This course will also offer some tips on Integrated Pest Management with supplemental materials. $25. Mott Community Education, LAPEER. 810667-6546.

Natural Sleep Aids – 6:30-8:30 pm. Having trouble falling or staying asleep, try something natural. $25. Mott Community Education, LAPEER, 810667-6546.

Wednesday, April 3 All About Monarchs - 7:40-9pm. Tagging, Way Stations, Plants/Flowers & School Involvement.

Presented by Deb Jackson & Marna Nemon.

Clarkston St. Daniel Church Cushing Center, 7010 Valley Park Drive, NW corner of Miller and Holcomb. Registration preferred. FREE, but donations are appreciated. Sponsored by: Wild Ones, North Oakland Chapter. Info: Laura 248454-6300

Thursday, April 4 Radioactive Waste in Michigan - 7:30-8:45pm.

Nuclear waste burial near Lake Huron Shores mean deep trouble for 20% of the World's fresh water and Michigan residents...the next Yucca Mountain? FREE. Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills.

Julie Wang 248-854-2195.

Friday, April 5 Henna Party - 7-9:30pm. Enjoy an evening exploring Henna. Sandy Rippetoe, henna artist will share info, materials & skills. You can also tour the enchanting Strawbale Studio. $25. Strawbale Studio, call for directions, Oxford. Deanne Bednar 248-628-1887.

Reiki Meditation & Share - 7:30-9:30pm.

Participate in the giving & receiving of the healing energy flow of Reiki in a supportive enviorment. Open to those attuned to any level of Reiki. $25. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

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Friday, April 19

Essential Oil 101 - 6:30-7:30pm. Bring your health ailment & we’ll help find the essential oil that will help you heal naturally, safely, and effectively.

This is a great INTRO class! $5. Soothe Your Soul, 2B S. Washington, Oxford. Hannah Schroeder 248-236-9855.

Unique Clinical Massage Tx - 7-9pm. Describe Indian Head Massage. Identify the meaning of Scar Therapy work.Understand massage protocol for Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. $5. Beaumont Hospital , 3601 W. Thirteen Mile, Royal Oak, Michigan Holistic Nurses Association. Alice Goodall 586-646-0066.

Thursday, April 11 Learn the Importance of Detoxification 6:30-8:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN, FirstLine Therapy Coordinator, will cover the reasons for detoxification, methods available and the benefits. $25. The Downing Clinic, Clarkston, 248625-6677.

Partner Yoga Just for Fun! - 7:30-9pm. Build trust, strength and awareness in this fun and frolicsome evening of Partner Yoga! All levels of experience welcome. $15. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

Saturday, April 20

Community Support Day for Sierra Club - Join us in supporting The Sierra Club by shopping in any of our three Metro Detroit locations today, when 5% of our sales will be donated to them. Whole Foods Troy. 248-649-9600.

Earth Day EcoFair - 12pm – 3pm. Come visit us under the green tent as we share some fantastic green living tips and feature some of our favorite eco-friendly products! FREE. Whole Foods Rochester Hills. 248-371-1400.

Allergy Elimination Treatments - 7-8pm. Learn how to elimate allergy and arthritis symptoms with JMT (Jaffe Mellor Technique). Safe & effective for foods, animal and environmental allergens. FREE. Cummings Chiropractic, 452 S. Main St., Lapeer.

Mark 810-664-4185.

Earth Day Volunteer Workday - 10am. Open to Scout groups or individuals, each will be assigned a project appropriate to age, ability and interests.

A lunch is provided for volunteers. Registration required. Historic Center of Wolcott Mill Metropark in Ray Township. 586-749-5997.

Friday, April 12

Earth Day Cleanup - 9 am-noon. Help us get the farm grounds cleaned up for the upcoming summer season. Numerous tasks will need to be done outdoors. Bring your rakes, gloves, garden tools, sunscreen and a smile. Participants will be provided lunch and free wagon ride. Please call to register. Farm Center of Wolcott Mill Metropark in Ray Township. 586-752-5932.

Sidewalk Astronomy - 6-10pm. Join an interpreter at the Thomas S. Welsh Activity Center for astronomy programs and activities, including solar viewing on the plaza. Then, as the sun dips below the horizon, walk out to the plaza for some nighttime viewing. This free program is for ages 8 years and older. Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center located near Mount Clemens. 586-463-4332.

Saturday, April 13 Runners & Walkers-Mind/Body - 1-3pm. Learn to

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Sunday April 14 Meet the Farmer W/Thomas Organic Creamery - 1-5pm. Come out and meet the farmer of the famous Thomas Organic Creamery in Michigan!

Harley will be in store to hand out samples of their Organic Grass Fed milk and yogurt products; stop in for samples and get your questions answered straight from the farmers! Whole Foods Troy.

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incorporate the mind/body practice of Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi into your form & training for running & walking, all levels welcomed. $25. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

Keep it Clean for Earth Day - 1 pm. Join the park and celebrate Earth Day by lending a helping hand.

A park-wide cleanup effort will give you and Mother Nature something to feel good about. Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center near

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Greenfest at the Detroit Zoo! - 9am-3pm. and Sun 4/21. Whole Foods Market is teaming up with the Detroit Zoological Society to host its first GreenFest, a two-day Earth Day celebration, at the Detroit Zoo. Live entertainment and activities.

Discounted admission of $8 for each guest who turns in a Green Zoo survey; Detroit Zoo Members free, but are encouraged to participate in the Green Zoo survey as well.

SUNDAY, APRIl 21 Vegfest taste fest and Expo - 11am-5pm. Meateaters, vegetarians, raw-foodies, and vegans alike – everyone is welcome! Learn about healthy eating from the slate of carefully chosen speakers, sit in on cooking demonstrations, and enjoy vegan samples. Stop by the Whole Foods Market booth for tasty samples and healthy eating information. In addition, Whole Foods Market’s very own Healthy Eating Specialist, Jan Kemp, will host a cooking demonstration. Suburban Collection Showcase Collection, 46100 Grand River, NOVi.

SATURDAY, APRIl 27 Wheatgrass Juice tasting - 10am-1pm. 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, 2918 Walton Boulevard, ROCHEStER HiLLS. Service Desk 248-3711400.

Lyme Disease Workshop - 1pm. Dr. Mark Morningstar explores the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments of Lyme disease. Marguerite deAngeli Library, 921 W. Nepessing St, LAPEER. Info: Rebekah’s Pure Living at 810-660-8585. See NewsBrief page 7.

Essential Oil 101 - 2pm-3pm. Bring your health ailment & we’ll help find the essential oil that will help you heal naturally, safely, and effectively. This is a great INTRO class! FREE. White Lotus Yoga, 67989 Van Dyke, ROMEO. Shelley Dempsey 586-557-2530.

MONDAY, APRIl 29 2013 Bee Symposium and Native Plant Sale - 5-8:30pm. Flint River Wild Ones, Ruth Mott Foundation - Applewood Estate and Mott Community College are hosting their annual Bee Symposium. The movie "Quest for local Honey" will be shown at 5:30 pm followed by a local food dinner, also network with experienced Michigan Bee keepers and find out how to get started with bee equipment suppliers info. Vendors space is still avalable! This event is free and open to the public but there will be vendors with items for sale. Mott Community College, Regional Technology Center, 1401 E Court Street, fLiNt. Space limited for the movie and to plan for food. RSVP to Melville Kennedy at 810-275-8822.

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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, 3360 Highland Rd, WATERFORD, 48328. Bernies Best 248-556-6326.

Meditation - 1-2pm. Everyone Welcome. Suggested Love Donation $5. Meditation Self-Healing Center, 244 Law Street, LAPEER. Info: 810-356-5021.

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.

Monthly EFT Group - Second Tue 6-9pm. OAKLAND COUNTY. Details: Annette: 248-334-9214.

Macomb County Homebirth Circle - 7-8:30pm.

Social gathering where women are supported for their choice to birth at home. FREE. Thrive In Line Chiropractic, 51309 Mound Rd, SHELBy tOWNSHiP. Erica Michaels 248-881-0836.

markyourcalendar Women's Only fitness Good for beginners all the way to advanced.

Taught by Certified Black Belt Instructors, 10 years. Overall fitness classes that includes cardio, strengthening, stretching, Toning & TaeKwon Do. Punching & Kicking techniques.

Mondays & Wednesdays • 6-7pm Korean Martial Arts Institute 925 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer.

10 classes/$40 or $6 drop-in rates.

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

foundational yoga - 10-11am. Energize and relax your mind, body, spirit and heart. $8. Michigan Rehabiliation Specialists, 10860 Highland Rd, HARtLAND. Tanya 810-623-4755.

Adult Women’s and Children’s Domestic Violence Support Groups - 10-11:30am. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, HOWELL. Info: 517-548-1350.

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.

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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. 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.

Slow, graceful and rhythmic exercise, which originated in china. It is often referred to as meditation in movement or swimming in air and combines deep breathing, relaxation, concentration and slow, gentle, structured movement to exercise the body and mind and strengthen one's internal energy. Wear warm soaks or Tai Chi shoes and comfortable clothes.

Taught by Eric Scott, 22 years experience.

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

4 classes/$40 or $12 drop-in rates.

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 810-919-9642. See ad page 26.

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

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

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

SATURDAY, MAY 25 Living Balanced Speaking - 1-3pm. Learn how to make small changes in your daily life to improve your health and well being from Stacey Kimbrell, author of Living Balanced. FREE. Marguerite deAngeli Branch Library, 921 West Nepessing Street, LAPEER. Library 810-664-6971.

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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. 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 6.

La Leche League of Lake Orion - 7:30 pm.

Evening Series Meeting: 2nd Thursday. Toddler Meeting: 4th Thursday. Babies and children welcome. FREE. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. Baldwin, LAkE ORiON. Tawnya 584604-4074.

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

Taught by Chris Duncan, RYT 10 years.

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

8 classes/$80 or $12 drop-in rates.

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

River Avenue, HOWELL. Info: 517-548-1350.

Zumba fitness - 12:15-1pm. Latin-inspired fitness class for weight loss and enhanced health. All fitness levels welcome. $8 drop in, $5 drop in for students/ seniors. Healthy Happy Whole, 317 S Elm, OWOSSO. 989-720-HEAL. See ad page 29. food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 6-7:30pm.

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

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.

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.

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 6.

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 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 6.

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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.

HEALTHY HAPPY WHOLE

Massage • Nutrition • Counseling Korina St. John, Dipl.OM, L.Ac 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 6.

café of life fenton

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

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

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

8293 Office Park Dr. • 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 ads page 15 & 22.

Only when the last tree has died and the last river been poisoned and the last fish been caught will we realize we cannot eat money. ~Cree Indian Proverb

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 6.

natural awakenings

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

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtfully committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. ~Margaret Mead

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.

essential oils young living essential oils

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

Curious why Wise Men brought Frankincense and Myrrh to the Baby Jesus? Why essential oils are mentioned 200 times in the Bible? Call for FREE "Missing Link" CD. (Income opportunities also available). See ad page 17.

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health foods KIMBER-BEES HONEY & POLLEN Kimberly Rinna www.kimber-bees.com 810-240-2500 • Fenton

KIMBER-BEES natural raw - unprocessed - BEE POLLEN, HONEY and W H I P P E D H O N E Y. C l o v e r, s t a r t h i s t l e , wildflower, raspberry, and blueberry honey. Visit website for many health benefits of taking BEE POLLEN daily!

natures better way

880 W. Dryden Rd., Metamora 810-678-3131 My4Life.com/NaturesBetterWay

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

We also carry top quality herbal and nutritional supplements.

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

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

Consultations available with our knowledgeable and experienced staff. See ad page 8.

The use of solar energy has not been opened up because the oil industry does not own the sun. ~Ralph Nader

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 6.

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, eliminate unhealthy fears, improve your golf game.

Individual, couples, family, small group sessions.

NEW CAREER? NGH Hypnotism certification courses forming NOW.

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Genesee, Lapeer & Shiawassee, MI

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

Free 1st Acupuncture treatment, meridian analysis testing and B12 Injection (NIH research showed improvement with acupuncture for pain relief, asthma and nausea). Medicare, B/C, Fee For Service accepted.

Assistance for all Seniors and low income persons.

House calls to Seniors and homebound in certain areas for medical care.

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

8293 Office Park Dr. • Grand Blanc 810-694-3576 • NWPRC.com

Comprehensive treatment options to maximize your results. Bio-identical hormones, IV nutritionals, HcG weight loss, manipulation under anesthesia, decompression therapy, exercise with oxygen therapy, and cancer therapies. See ads page 15 & 22.

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

Serving Genesee, Oakland & Livingston

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

Oxygen/hyperbarics Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

8293 Office Park Dr. • Grand Blanc 810-694-3576 • NWPRC.com

Comprehensive treatment options to maximize your results. Bio-identical hormones, IV nutritionals, HcG weight loss, manipulation under anesthesia, decompression therapy, exercise with oxygen therapy, and cancer therapies. See ads page 15 & 22.

For 200 years we’ve been conquering nature. Now we’re beating it to death. ~Tom McMillan

Weight Loss alternative health & Rehab centre, PLLC

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 6.

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

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

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 11.

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 6.

The proper use of science is not to conquer nature, but to live in it. ~Barry Commoner Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

8293 Office Park Dr. • 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 ads page 15 & 22.

Yoga/ Martial Arts Korean Martial Arts Institute

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

www.NAeastMichigan.com

Traditional TaeKwon-Do training for ages 5 through seniors. Adult enrichment classes in Yoga, Kick-fit and Women’s self-defense. Visit website for class schedule and offering. See ad back cover.

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

810-667-2101 935 Baldwin Rd. Lapeer

Website kmai.net Facebook KMAILAPEER

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

Come and join us!

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 natural School of Self-Defense, Since 1975.

April 2013 awakenings We are very family oriented and a strong teaching school.

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