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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.

18 SMACKING GOOD SNACKS Naturally Healthy Choices

by Judith Fertig

20 FELDENKRAIS®

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21 KIDS' VITAMIN GUIDE

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23 DEMOCRACY IN ACTION Students Think, Create, Initiate

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27 WHAT’S BEST FOR BABY’S BOTTOM Cloth Makes a Comeback

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29 SAVORING THE SUN Preserving Summer's Goodness

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32 A CONVERSATION WITH ELIZABETH GILBERT Author of Eat, Pray, Love–

by Leah Ingram

34 IS YOUR CHILD GETTING THE RIGHT FUEL?

by Angelle Batten & Susan McCreadie

36 HOOP IT UP FOR HEALTH A Fun Way to Get a Groove On

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e are very happy to report that the oil leak in the Gulf has finally been capped. It's good news, of course, but we can't forget that we still don't know the full extent of the damage that has been done to the environment down there. It wasn't just oil that was spewing into the water, the chemical dispersants they used to break the oil up may actually be more harmful to the environment than the oil itself. It's a mess and it's going to take a long, long time to recover–some say it won't happen in our lifetime. Estimates of the amount of oil leaked range from 92 million to 327 million gallons, depending upon the source you choose to believe.

At either end of the spectrum, it's a lot.

So what can we do to help, way up here in Michigan? First, we have to make sure we don't forget about what happened. As Americans, we sometimes become desensitized to events because of the constant reporting taking place. We know even talking about this issue now is going to cause some eyes to glaze over. But we can't let that happen with this oil spill.

Second, we have to find ways to get involved in long-term solutions. There are potentially serious health issues looming, for both people and wildlife. Preventing future disasters like this is key. For us, that would involve being more environmentally friendly to help to reduce our dependence on oil and supporting legislation that requires stronger safeguards and oversight.

Finally, find ways to support the devastated economy and relief efforts of that region. We're not suggesting everyone should hop on a plane and vacation in the Gulf (there are some good deals right now), but we can find ways to support programs that target that region. Want to know about some? One resource we found was the Florida Philanthropic Network. They have a good list of organizations on their website: FPNetwork.org/oilspill. Check it out, and if you can, support the recovery in some way.

Our kid's health issue this month is full of ways to help keep children healthy and vibrant. We hope you find it enjoyable and informative. There's lots to read about.

And don't forget pick up the inaugural issue of our new Natural Awakenings Healthy Pet magazine this month. It will be distributed by the first of August and should be easy to find. We had a great time putting this first issue together and we're excited about providing news, information and events to help support our animal friends. We hope you enjoy it too. You can read more about it in our Natural Pet section this month.

Thank you again for reading Natural Awakenings. Until next month, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

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newsbriefs Naturopathic Doctor Comes to Warren

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BM Medical and Naturopathic group and Elite Rehab Physical Therapy Centers are proud to be taking appointments in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties. Home visits can be made for Seniors. Their combined staff provides both modern and Naturopathic approaches to medical services – caring solutions for both mind and body.

Dr. Ahmed, ND will be taking Naturopathic appointments and Elite Rehab and CBM’s Medical team accept most insurance for covered treatments. CBM Medical providers participate in ZIAD Healthcare, a Non Profit program, and accept a sliding scale for uninsured low income persons.

CBM Medical and Naturopathic group is offering free meridian testing (a modern machine that analyzes wellness) a $100 value - to new patients. Medical Marijuana certification is available for those who qualify.

Elite’s state-of-the-art methods deliver a pain-free and highly effective hands-on treatment. The gentle technique helps to eliminate even the most debilitating pain to help patients regain function and improve quality of life.

Utilizing the services of both CBM and Elite brings a true holistic approach to patient care.

Dr Ahmed ND and CBM Medical and Naturopathic Clinics are members of the: American Naturopathic Medical Association, International Society of Naturopathic Physicians, American Holistic Medical Association, and American Academy of Home Care Physicians.

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Elite Rehab is located at 2449 E. 12 Mile Rd., Warren. For more information or an appointment, call 586-755-4711 or visit EliteIMT.com. See ad page 11.

Troy Seminar Targets Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy

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hysicians Compounding Pharmacy will sponsor a seminar for men and women September 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Marriott of Troy, 200 W. Big Beaver.

Presented by Dr. Catherine A. Waller of Rochester Center for Healthy Living, the seminar on Natural Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement will teach individuals and couples how to prevent premature aging while improving metabolism and relieving symptoms of menopause and andropause. Those who attend will learn about treating symptoms such as hot flashes, weight gain, moodiness, low libido and sleep disturbance.

A second topic, Weight Loss with an HCG Program, will also be included.

For more information or to reserve a space, call 248-7589100. See Dr. Waller's ad in this magazine on page 16.

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newsbriefs Rochester Area Holistic Birthing Services To Include Chiropractic See how Kinesthetic Energy Work can reduce your stress and begin opening new horizons for your life.

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eaceful Birthing childbirth education and Health & Healing Chiropractic are coming together to provide essential pregnancy services in Rochester beginning in August. The services are for women who want to learn how to release the fear and discomfort of birthing using natural methods.

Clients will learn HypnoBirthing®, a combination of relaxation, breathing, and visualization techniques that are used to control pain during labor; plus receive vital pre- and post-natal chiropractic care–including the Webster (breech) Technique.

Doula services also available.

The goal of Peaceful Birthing and Health & Healing Chiropractic is to provide compassionate support to women in this most special time of their lives.

Location is 226 Walnut Blvd. in Rochester. To attend the free Holistic Pregnancy seminar series, 248-656-6957 or YourPeacefulBirthing.com.

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Mid-Michigan Physical Therapy Facility Brings New, Agressive Approach to Rehab

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evel Eleven Physical Therapy, located just off I-75 (exit 106) in Holly, offers new, aggressive appoaches to rehabilitation by using the most promising interventions available for neurological, orthopedic, physical, occupational and speech therapies.

Level Eleven was founded by Brian Sheridan, former program supervisor at the Detroit Medical Center's Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan and founder of Michigan Sports Unlimited, a volunteer organization offering a variety of sports clinics for people with disabilities. Brian, who played football and basketball in high school, suffered a debilitating spinal cord injury himself in 1993. His goal now is to help others who suffer injuries get their lives back.

"Our therapeutic technology and treatment techniques," says Rick Andrus, Director of Patient Services, Marketing and Operations, "are modeled after emerging research by leaders in the field."

Treatments offered by Level Eleven at their 2,600 square foot facility include whole body vibration therapy, orthopedic therapy, activity-based restorative therapies, coordination dynamic therapy, agressive gait training and crawling, Motomed & FES cycling, EasyStand Evolve Glider, Total Gym Trainer, Second-Step Gait Harness and more.

"In addition to our innovative treatment modalities," adds Rick, "we have a unique clinical setting unlike any other patients have experienced. By creating an energetic atmosphere using an array of colors, sounds and design, we provide a motivating environment, coupled with a constant variation of tasks and activities, that promotes accellerated progress."

Level Eleven Physical Therapy is located at 10293 S. Saginaw, Ste O, Holly. For more information call 810-771-7688 or visit Level11pt.com.

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Sterling Heights Institute Celebrates First Anniversary Holds Vegetarian Casserole Contest

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ome celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the Wellness Training Institute (WTI) in Sterling Heights on Saturday, September 11th, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. There are many events planned for the day.

A Vegetarian Casserole Contest will be judged by guest speaker and author, Chef George Vutetakis, former Chef of Royal Oak’s Inn Season’s Café. The winner will receive over $100 in gifts and their recipe & picture with Chef Geroge will be featured in an upcoming issue of George Vutetakis Natural Awakenings magazine.

Dr. Michael Dangovian, founder of WTI, will give a presentation on Three Keys To Wellness: How to reverse heart disease and other chronic diseases. There will also be brief sessions on Yoga, Meditation, Massage Therapy and the benefits of Nutrition.

Snacks & beverages will be available as you arrive to register. The 1st 100 guests will receive a special gift package.

Call 586-795-3600 today to save your seat for the event.

To submit your recipe, e-mail by August 20, 2010 to: recipes@WellnessTrainingInstitute.com. The top 10 recipes Dr. Michael Dangovian will be announced by September 1, 2010.

The Wellness Training Institute is located at 39242 Dequindre Rd., Ste 104, Sterling Heights. For more information, call 586-795-3600, visit their website: WellnessTrainingInstitute.com or see ads page 17, 33 & 55.

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orth Oakland County has three farmers’ markets open throughout the season bringing locally grown and made products to shoppers throughout the week.

All markets are open from 2 to 8 p.m.

Orion Farmers’ Market at Canterbury is held Tuesdays in Canterbury Village on Joslyn Road behind the Christmas store in the beautiful little village buildings by the carousel and the Clansman Pub. Concerts play at the Township Hall across the street. The website for details is: OrionFarmersMarket.com.

Lake Orion Farmers’ Market takes place every Wednesday at S. Anderson Street, two blocks South of Flint Street and one block east of Broadway near Children’s Park and the Orion Art Center. The Market also is accessible by the newly renovated Paint Creek bridge. Concerts are played in the gazebo nearby.

Lake Orion Market is generously supported by Crittenton Hospital. Visit LakeOrionFarmersMarket.com for information.

On Thursdays, visit the Oxford Farmer’s Market downtown behind the historical museum on the northwest corner of Burdick (and M-24) and accessible by car, bike or walking. Oxford is supported by Don Sherman, State Farm Insurance and Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital. Visit the downtown shops and listen to concerts at the Gazebo on M-24. For details, visit their website at: OxfordFarmersMarket.org.

All markets are still accepting vendors. Contact Kathy or Michael Wieland at WielandProductions@gmail.com or 248-693-7067.

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Certified Professional Coach Focuses on Natural Parenting

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ichelle Mersy, certified professional life coach, proudly announces the new name of her coaching practice: NaturalParenting.biz.

"Natural Parenting’s philosophy," says Michelle, "is that, in our society we are taught to cut ourselves off from the sensuality of life. Learning this begins in childhood. It is painful to go through life cut off from this essential aspect of the self. Natural parents want a different life, a natural life—an expansive, sexy life."

"But," she says, "natural parenting is sexy, because sexiness ultimately isn't about your hair, your clothes, or the shape of your body. It is about how you feel in your skin and tuning into the sensual, expansive and abundant energy of this life experience. And that includes parenting.”

Natural parents want to model abundant living for their kids, as well. Mersy aims to help parents build partnerships with their children, to create an ease and flow that reduces parent-child tension and unwanted behaviors naturally. Children of Mersy’s clients are often calmer, happier and better-behaved when they have happier—and sexier—natural parents.

Mersy’s services include coaching via phone or in person with very flexible scheduling and pricing options for busy parents. She also offers optional distance Reiki energy healing sessions (a $100 per session value) free of charge with some of her coaching packages. 10% of all fees are donated directly to CoachingKids.org or the client’s preferred charity.

Visit NaturalParenting.biz, call Michelle Mersy at 989-397-8386 or email michelle.mlist@gmail.com to learn more about her services or schedule a free 30-minute consultation. See ad page 2.

communityspotlights expected to pass in September 2010. The President's Cancer Panel has recently added stern warnings stating that the "true burden of environmentally induced cancer has been grossly underestimated." Track this by linking to www.GovTrack.us/ congress/bill.xpd?bill=s111-1697.

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coSTORE USA was founded in New Zealand 20 years ago. A team of life-long Michigan residents found the company and brought it to the United States by debuting with an educational onsite venue and e~commerce website.

Vice President of Operations Lyne Appel Downing explains that their goals were twofold, "First being to educate today's information hungry consumer as to why the need to go green and second, the need for a top notch eco product that is safer and healthier for your family as well as the planet." ecoSTORE USA has a ubiquitous presence traversing five categories including Household Cleaning, Pet, Personal, Baby and Bar Soap.

Launching at all 190 Meijer Supercenters in 2009 ecoSTORE USA has began its national expansion entering into the New York marketplace at 257 Duane Reade drugstores in February 2010. Duane Reade was acquired by Walgreens later this year (7,800 stores).

With "green" no longer a fad, but the trend, new legislation calling for transparency in labeling and ingredients is

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ecoSTORE has not only invested in Baby Safety Data testing recieving the highest marks possible but has recently acquired a state of the art manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

"This way we have invested in our beautiful state, partnered with a great Michigan company (MEIJER) and are bringing vitality and jobs home in Michigan where it belongs," says Downing.

For more information, visit EcoStoreUSA.com or follow them on Facebook and Twitter. See ad page 28.

level and helps strained muscles and tendons re-set themselves through neuromuscular feedback loops and reflex arcs. Simply said, the body accelerates its own healing mechanisms before compensation patterns start to take hold. Acute neck pain, ankle sprains, muscle pulls and shoulder injuries respond just as well.

For chronic back pain issues, it is equally impressive how fast and effective Bowenwork gets results. Usually it takes no more than five sessions, one week apart to feel tremendous results of the treatment, as it can take a little longer to re-set all of the muscular compensations causing the pain. “Traditional methods like physical therapy and chiropractic typically schedule patients three times a week for a month” says Mark, “that means Bowenwork is a more cost effective and time efficient alternative for the client.” Advanced Bodywork, also offers new client specials and treatment packages to keep Bowenwork affordable.

Bowenwork is also very effective at treating most other conditions, including athletic injuries, neck pain, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, hip pain, fibromyalgia, tennis elbow, headaches, migraines, foot pain, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, and more. It can be done on anyone, from newborns to elderly and everyone in between. Even professional and collegiate athletes benefit from Bowenwork.

“ am continually amazed at the incredible relief people with back pain get from Bowenwork,” says Mark Rogers of Advanced Bodywork, LLC, a Professional Bowenwork Practitioner. “I have been doing bodywork for over 15 years and, in my opinion, no other technique compares to how fast and effective Bowenwork is at resolving back pain issues. I have seen acute back pain resolve in as little as one or two visits. In fact, one client who could barely walk into my office one morning, went out dancing that same evening!”

Bowenwork is a dynamic system Mark Rogers of muscle and connective tissue therapy that was developed in Australia by the late Tom Bowen.

There is no other bodywork technique like it. Practitioner’s deliver the unique “Bowen move” over muscles, tendons and ligaments at specific locations, and then give the nervous system time to respond and make the necessary corrections.

The technique is non-invasive, and can even be done over For more information, call Mark at 248-761-4135, or visit loose clothing.

One of the reasons why Bowenwork is so effective for AdvancedBodyworkLLC.com . Advanced Bodywork is located acute pain and injuries is that it is deeply relaxing on a cellular at 1915 Southfield Road in Birmingham. See ad page 16.

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communityspotlights

The Live Smart Bar

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llow me to introduce myself; I am the Live Smart Bar, a 100% Organic and Natural Flax Bar, made with Organic Flax and Oats, (some of which come from my own organic garden). I am packed with 100% natural antioxidants. Eating one a day will give you your daily dose of Omega-3. I am homemade and packaged right here in Farmington Hills, Michigan and come in a variety of delicious flavors.

Everyone wants to be healthy, but only a few of us take it seriously. Natural foods keep our bodies naturally healthy. According to the American Heart Association, about one in three American kids and teens are overweight or obese, nearly triple the rate in 1963.

Childhood obesity, (not smoking or drug abuse) is the No. 1 health concern among parents in the United States.

It all starts with the 3 C's: Cookies, Candies and Cakes.

These foods, along with sugar coated cereals and soft drinks loaded with corn syrup, taste great but are harming the health of our kids. More of our children than ever are being diagnosed with learning disabilities, diabetes and health issues.

We need a healthy and easier solution. The world has sometimes made it challenging to have healthy foods readily available. I am easy to use–just put me in your purse, briefcase or lunch box. Use me as a healthy choice for meals when you are on the go or enjoy me as a pick me up at work or while on vacation. I am there for you, and I have a feeling that once you taste my flax, oats, fruits, nuts and seeds, you will realize that I am a delicious way to stay healthy.

Stay healthy, live happy!

–Live Smart Bar, your health advocate P.S. Remember to “Flax yourself and your children today.”

I can ship anywhere - let’s get the word out about being and staying healthy.

Check out our Web Site at LiveSmartBar.com or for more information, call Ron at 877-443-8788. See ad pages 2 & 7.

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NUCCA helps you achieve increased health, total pain relief, body balance and restored movement.

The NUCCA procedure is gentle and requires no twisting or popping of the spine. Precise NUCCA adjustments realign the spine, remove nerve interference, decrease pain and allow the body to heal naturally. ~ Massage Therapy Available ~ Dr. Jamie L. Werner, one of only 7 NUCCA Chiropractors in the state of Michigan, is backed by 40+ years of clinical experience and research.

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Precise Chiropractic 4101 John R Rd Ste 300, Troy Next to Troy Athens High School

globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Gulf Aid

Online Guidance

Text-Message Giving Helps Rescue Oil-Soaked Wildlife

Great Websites for Any Age

In a recent Cone marketing agency survey, 19 percent of Americans said that they would rather text a donation to a nonprofit than make a donation in any other way, and the method is particularly popular among youth. It’s a fundraising tool now on the radar of every major U.S. charity, according to Christian Zimmern, co-founder of the nonprofit Mobile Giving Foundation (MGF).

Zimmern notes that “we have 260 million cell phones in the United States,” while The New York Times reports that almost 90 percent of U.S. households now have a cell phone.

He points out that this means that givers need not be a member of any online pay system, nor use a credit card; “You just need your phone.” MGF first qualifies charities, then facilitates a coordinated link with telecommunications carriers.

The latest pressing cause to benefit from text-message giving are rescue operations for 400 species of wildlife from the life-threatening effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Birds, fish, reptiles and marine mammals urgently need help.

The National Wildlife Federation (nwf.org) is asking cell phone users to text “Wildlife” to 20222 to donate $10 to try to save the animals.

Source: The Christian Science Monitor. Details at NWF.org/Oil-Spill/Ways-to-Help/Mobile-Giving.aspx.

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Googling Yahoo’s “Yahooligans for kids,” and the Association for Library Service to Children’s “2010 notable children’s books” pulls up wonderful websites, as does visiting MyYoungChild.org, for its listen-along children’s stories that build values, but how do families always know which Internet resources to trust?

Sometimes it’s hard to tell what’s safe, where the hidden treasures are and what’s a waste of time.

The American Library Association has published How to Tell if You Are Looking at a Great Web Site to help.

Great sites share meaningful and useful content that educates, informs or entertains in a way that is appropriate to their stated purpose; they both enrich the user’s experience and expand the imagination. The best sites have personality and strength of character, are easy to use, and will not require the user to pay a fee or type in personal information in order to use them. It’s important that the primary website and any linked site clearly note its sponsors and authors, who will both invite and respond to guest comments and suggestions. A great site will not knowingly violate copyright or other laws, and will not list, link to or recommend resources that do.

For details visit http://bit.ly/b11Udo.

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globalbriefs Report Card Becky Stevens utilizes medical intuition to assess the root cause of disease or dysfunction in the body.

Her services include: • Medical Intuition • Hands-on Healing • Herbal, Homeopathic, and Vibropathic Remedies • JMT "I referred several patients to Becky and found that they were getting dramatic results. One patient with MS has had dramatic improvements since her treatments. I went myself for a difficult problem that nothing else worked from my medical expertise. I found definite improvements and have felt much better with her Energy Healing." —Diane Culik, MD

Becky Stevens, Holistic Alternatives,

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Elmira Office Plaza 33576 Harper Ave, Clinton Twp For more information or to schedule an appointment, call

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Students Like to Pick Green Colleges In The Princeton Review’s latest College Hopes & Worries Survey, 68 percent of students said they value having information about a college’s commitment to the environment. From a pool of almost 700 U.S. colleges and universities, the organization identified the country’s 371 exemplary green colleges of 2010 (up from 286 in 2009). Key criteria include a healthy and sustainable quality of life on campus, preparation for employment in a world facing environmental challenges and overall commitment to environmental issues.

Fifteen institutions made the 2010 honor roll. The role models setting the standard are in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Washington.

The Sustainable Endowments Institute, too, offers its College Sustainability Report Card. This in-depth eco-profile for 332 colleges in the United States and Canada also evaluates how each profiled institution invests its endowment assets.

The site allows viewers to instantly compare selected schools in nine categories.

In 2010, the group recognized 80 extraordinarily green schools and saluted 26 as “top of their class” in endowment allocation.

Visit PrincetonReview.com/green and GreenReportCard.org.

Become a Certified Hypnotherapist Next Course Begins September 26th Frank Garfield

• State Licensed School • Help People Reach Their Goals • Supervised Practical Experience Cheryl Beshada

• Add a New Modality to Your Existing Practice

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Experience the Radiance of Enhanced Health Our Holistic Center helps you: • Detox your body • Reduce stress • Relieve pain • Improve circulation • Lose weight • Experience warmth and relaxation

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Relax in our Far Infrared “Sunlight Sauna,” equiped with acoustic resonance for sound healing & therapeutic color Chromotherapy to enhance your sauna experience.

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We also offer Ionic foot bath, Reiki, bodywork, consultations, merchandise, workshop/class space & more.

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Infant Morality Psychologists Find Babies Know Right from Wrong New research counters the prevailing theory that babies arrive in this world as a blank slate.

Research using mini puppet plays at Yale University’s Infant Cognition Center in Connecticut shows that infants between six and 10 months old can consistently differentiate between helpful and unhelpful behaviors, indicating that humans are born with innate moral judgment.

“Some sense of good and evil seems to be bred in the bone,” says Paul Bloom, a professor of psychology who led the study.

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opcorn is one of the add-ons that rarely fails to make watching a movie more fun, but the modern way of preparing this popular snack may harbor an unhappy secret.

Research by the U.S. government now reports that microwave popcorn may contain chemicals that can cause health problems.

At issue is that commercial popcorn companies often coat their microwave popcorn bags with a chemical called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) which has been found to cause both cancer and lung disease in laboratory animals. Making matters worse, the butter substitute that generally accompanies microwavable popcorn contains a chemical called diacetyl, a common food-flavoring agent that, according to health scientists, is responsible for bronchiolitis obliterans, a serious, debilitating lung disease.

For an easy and fun healthy alternative, nutritionists suggest that we pop our own popcorn. All that’s needed is a large, high pot, about four tablespoons of peanut or canola oil and a small handful of organic popcorn kernels. When the kernels start popping, shake the pot to let the steam escape and to let the unpopped kernels fall to the bottom. As soon as the popping slows down, remove the pot from the stove, pour the popcorn into a bowl, season with a small amount of real butter or olive oil and natural salt or brewer’s yeast to taste, et voilà, happy eating.

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arious factors may cause a child’s sleeplessness, so before reaching for conventional drugs and sleep medications, parents may want to first consider changing a child’s bedtime routine. For example, try turning off the television and computer a couple of hours before bedtime to avoid overstimulation. It also helps to keep the child’s bedroom as calm and stress-free as possible; aromatherapy-scented pillows, soaps and lotions that work best include lavender, sage and chamomile.

Homeopathic remedies are another option; practitioners advise that such gentler medications are usually well tolerated by children. Choices include Kali phosphoricum for overstimulation, Magnesium phosphoricum to calm a child and to relieve colic, and Passiflora incarnata for a child who is too tired to go to sleep. Another natural sleep aid is drinking an herbal tea made from chamomile, passion flower and valerian an hour before bedtime. Before implementing any herbal remedy for a good night’s sleep, parents should consult a certified herbalist to ensure they are administering it correctly for the child’s age and weight.

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Rice is generally thought to be part of a healthy diet because it’s a good source of fiber, but not all rice is equally nutritious. Brown rice might have an advantage over white rice by offering protection from high blood pressure and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), say researchers at the Cardiovascular Research Center and department of physiology at Temple University School of Medicine, in Philadelphia. The secret lies in the layer between the white center of the grain and the brown fibrous outer layer, which is milled away to produce white rice; it contains a component that works against angiotensin II, a known culprit in development of these health problems.

JUST SAY NO TO TV FOR TOTS

Families who want kids to grow up thinner and smarter do well to keep them away from the television as toddlers.

In a new study published in Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Dr. Linda S. Pagani, a professor at the Université de Montréal and researcher at the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research Center, concluded: “We found every additional hour of TV exposure among toddlers corresponded to a future decrease in classroom engagement and success at math, increased victimization by classmates, a more sedentary lifestyle, higher consumption of junk food and ultimately, a higher body mass index.”

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Sunscreens Still Fall Short on Safety The nonprofit Environmental Working Group has reported some success in its campaign to improve sunscreens.

As of last year, 70 percent of sunscreens contained strong UVA filters, compared with 29 percent the year before, and 19 percent fewer sunscreens contained oxybenzone, which government data has linked to hormone disruption.

Still, EWG scientists can recommend only 39 of 500 beach and sport sunscreens on the market this summer. That’s just 8 percent that earn a green light both for protecting skin against sun damage and excluding hazardous chemicals in favor of UV-blocking minerals, with zinc a better choice than titanium.

A new problem is that one in six sunscreens promotes exaggerated SPF claims of greater than 50, which may give a false sense of protection and encourage overexposure to direct sunlight. Another is the presence of a vitamin A compound named retinyl palmitate, found in 41 percent of sunscreens and linked to skin tumors and lesions in government research.

“Many sunscreens available in the United States may be the equivalent of modern-day snake oil,” concludes Jane Houlihan, EWG’s senior vice president for research.

EWG continues to recommend that people resort to hats, clothing and shade for primary protection from the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

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Summer is the best time to enjoy freshly harvested lettuces, peas, avocados, berries and greens, all good sources of the B vitamins B-6 and folate. Associated benefits include lowered risk of death from stroke and heart disease in women and possible reduced risk of heart failure in men, according to Japanese research reported in Stroke, a journal of the American Heart Association.

Crossfit is an exciting example of a workout that resembles play, and this form of functional fitness is sweeping the nation. It combines weightlifting, sprinting and gymnastics, and it often involves the use of “toys” such as gymnast rings, ropes, jump ropes, medicine balls and other objects. Crossfitters jump, row, skip, climb and carry heavy things as a way to improve their functionality and body composition.

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dults may think in terms of three meals a day, but kids are natural grazers, enjoying small portions of lots of different foods throughout the day. So it makes sense for parents to expand the notion of snack time and to have healthy foods ready when hunger strikes at a moment’s notice.

If kids can understand that a snack simply means a smaller portion of a good-for-us food instead of a processed item with empty calories, the rest is easy. More, when kids can help prepare the snack and are more invested in the process, they’re also more likely to eat it, advises Marina Ganter, a former researcher with Bon Appétit and Gourmet and the mother of daughters Zoe and Charlotte, ages 9 and 7.

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and form good eating habits early.

Naturally Sweet ~ “One way for your kids to enjoy healthy snacks is to get them started on naturally sweet foods,” says Christine Steendahl, of KidApprovedMeals.com and DineWithoutWhine. com, which sell menus and shopping lists to parents looking for guidance in meal preparation. “Since most kids crave sweets… naturally sweet foods such as fruits are perfect.” Real bananas, oranges, apples, cherries, strawberries and other fruits are popular with most kids.

She suggests, “You can mix in yogurt or even make a fruit smoothie with some milk and a drop of chocolate or other natural flavors.”

Or cut a firm, ripe banana (a good source of potassium) in half horizontally and insert a frozen treat stick in the cut end. Then, roll or brush the banana in antioxidant-rich, melted chocolate chips. Kids like these fresh or frozen; if frozen, let the chocolate-coated bananas cool, then wrap and freeze them for up to a month.

ral and healthy snacks, they will find one that they enjoy,” remarks Steendahl. “The problem is that many times, parents give up trying to find the snacks that their kids like and settle for popular junk foods instead.” She stresses the importance of teaching kids which snacks to eat and which to avoid early in life, so that they can sidestep obesity problems as they grow. Nuts and dry cereals, for example, are choice alternatives to chips and other junk foods.

According to California-based pediatrician and author William Sears, who markets his own line of healthy kids snacks called Lunchbox Essentials (DrSearsHealthyKids.com), parents should read labels to tell which manufactured products contain hydrogenated oils, artificial colors, preservatives and high-fructose corn syrup—all of which are best avoided. Rather, give family members snacks that provide both fiber and protein, which create a feeling of fullness and taste good, as well.

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Frozen Yogurt ~ Jessica Seinfeld, author of Deceptively Delicious (DeceptivelyDelicious.com), is the mother of Sascha, 9, Julian, 7, and Shepherd, 4, and the wife of comedian Jerry Seinfeld. She makes frozen yogurt “lollies” (frozen lollipops) by puréeing a 16-ounce carton of plain yogurt with two or more cups of fresh or frozen berries in a blender or food processor. She then pours the mixture into frozen treat molds. “Your kids think they’re just getting a treat,” she smiles, “but these lollies are a great low-calorie, low-fat alternative to high-fat ice cream.”

Little Plates ~ Ganter celebrates her family’s French/ Greek heritage with mezedes, or “meze”—little plates of lots of things—which her daughters adore. “These vary constantly at our house,” she notes, “depending on what’s fresh at the market and what’s in my fridge.

The great thing about small plates is that children are free to take as much or as little as they want and can sample several things at once.” The variety might include hummus, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, pita bread, Kalamata olives and steamed spinach, flavored with garlic and olive oil.

From the Garden ~ When children pick their own foods from a garden, they are more likely to eat the resulting dish, especially fresh vegetables. Tatjana Alvegard, a photographer and blogger, has discovered that her daughters, Nikita, 8, and Kaya, 3, know that a snack is as close as their own backyard. They love helping Mom make an easy basil pesto to herb justpicked tomatoes, sandwiches, pasta and garden-fresh veggie dips.

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by Renee Rudzewicz

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he Feldenkrais Method allows individuals to reconnect with their natural abilities to move, think and feel. Whether you want to improve the way you walk, the way you stand or the way you sit still, these gentle, tiny movements can improve your overall health and well-being. Osa Jackson, PhD, is a physical therapist and trainer of the Feldenkrais Method®. “It’s a somatic educational program that teaches you how to learn new functions in an efficient manner,” says Jackson. “We are updating the software of the mind by re-training the relationship that your mind has with your body and emotions to function most efficiently.”

According to the Movement and Healing Center’s website in Clarkston, Michigan, the Feldenkrais Method was developed by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, a physicist, engineer, martial artist, educator and researcher. It is a unique and revolutionary approach to the understanding of human learning, movement, and function. Its focus is on the practical development of one's own individual potential and ability by using two techniques: Awareness through Movement® and Functional Integration®.

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(ATM),has a teacher lead a group of people through verbally guided movement lessons, according to the Center’s website. “We are teaching individuals how to reclaim parts of their movement strategies. These are practical learning methods that open up a whole new world of actions and activities,” Jackson explains. Functional Integration (FI) is the other technique which involves an individualized, hands-on, mostly non-verbal, one-on-one learning process. “The method heals your sense of disorientation that comes with pain.

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The next training begins in October, but there are 2 weekend sample trainings in September to allow individuals to experience what the method and program is all about. Here, a person is able to focus on two to three functions important to him or her. In focusing on these habits of how one does a certain function, for example, walking, they will be shown five to six movement explorations of walking differently and incorporating them over the course of the days. Each individual will also get the opportunity to experience a hands-on lesson with an instructor.

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CALCIUM With just 20-100 milligrams (mg) of calcium, most children’s multis don’t come close to packing in the required amount they need daily (800 mg for ages 4 to 8; 1,300 mg for kids over 9).

If children don’t drink organic dairy or enriched soy milk, which contain 300 mg per cup, consider supplementing with two daily doses.

IRON Many multis don’t contain iron because it can be harmful if taken in high doses, but youngsters still need it.

A child can get the recommended 10 mg by eating meat, spinach or fortified cereals, advises Marilyn Tanner, a registered and pediatric dietitian at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. She notes that menstruating girls, who need 15 mg daily, are a possible exception.

FOLIC ACID Essential for growth and the production of red blood cells (as well as healthy gums, skin and hair), folic acid supports nervous system function and repairs DNA damaged by toxins. It also may help protect against leukemia and other types of cancer. A typical kids’ dose is 75-150 micrograms (mcg) daily.

OMEGA 3 Fish oil is not a food that tykes typically go for, but buy a fruit-flavored product and your little one will gulp it down. Packed with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), Lieberman notes that the omega3s in fish oil help boost brain and eye development and decrease the risk of aggression, depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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VITAMIN A Although vitamin A aids immunity and healthy vision, taking too much can be toxic to the liver and can leave bones prone to fracture, advises Goldin. A safer option is beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body, is water soluble and can be excreted, unlike fat-soluble, preformed vitamin A (palmitate or retinol palmitate). Pick a kids’ multi with vitamin A obtained solely through 2,100 IU beta-carotene.

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PROBIOTICS Adults aren’t the only ones who need healthy gut flora—supplying children’s digestive system with probiotics (good bacteria) may boost their immunity by maintaining a healthy balance within the gastrointestinal tract, says Tara Skye Goldin, a naturopathic doctor in Boulder, Colorado.

In a 2005 study, people who took daily probiotics supplements for at least three months experienced shorter and less severe colds. Chewable probiotics are now made specifically for kids. Aim for 5 to 10 billion live microorganisms daily, or serve Lactobacillus acidophilus-rich yogurt.

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VITAMIN C During cold and flu season, increase children’s daily vitamin C intake to at least 1 gram, counsels Lieberman. Or add a gentle blend of herbs, such as echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) and astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), an Asian root commonly used as a tonic in traditional Chinese medicine.

VITAMIN D Growing bones need vitamin D, which is found in fortified milk and can be gained through sun exposure—part of why outdoor playtime is important. For families who live in a cloudy climate, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids take a daily supplement of 800-1,000 IU of vitamin D. Carlotta Mast is editor of the Nutrition Business Journal.

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education” movement that inspired it, the nearly defunct philosophy appears to be making a comeback.

In May, a group of educators founded the Institute for Democratic Education in America (IDEA), which, through town meetings, social networking and online education, aims to help teachers infuse more student choice into what they see as an autocratic K-12 public school system. Meanwhile, new, private democratic schools have opened in Seattle, Portland, Denver, New York City and elsewhere, bringing the number to 85, according to the nonprofit Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO). In all, its online directory has swelled to 12,000 options, including those affiliated with Montessori, Waldorf, Democratic and other methods which, while they differ in curriculum, all share a dedication to a learner-centered approach.

By contrast, according to the U.S. Department of Education, the number of kids enrolled in an assigned public school dipped from 80 percent in 1993 to 73 percent in 2007. “We are at a crucial point,” says Jerry Mintz, who founded AERO in 1989. “Everybody

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sk Isaac Graves what seventh grade was like at The Free School in Albany, New York, and he paints a picture that would seem like a dream to many conventional middle schoolers—and a nightmare to their administrators. There were no tests, no homework and almost no schedules.

On a typical day, students of all ages would scatter around the refurbished inner-city tenement at will, some spontaneously engaging in a game of Dungeons and Dragons in one room, while others planned a trip to Puerto Rico, learned Spanish from a fellow student, or designed a literary magazine on the computer. At weekly, democratic, all-school meetings, they voted on everything from what optional classes the school should offer to what color to paint the walls; not once were they asked to fill in small circles with a number 2 pencil to prove they were learning something.

“We were, at a very young age, in control of our education,” recalls Graves, a remarkably astute 23-yearold who now lives in Oregon and works as an event planner. “I had to figure out what I liked, what my passions were, and how to access information in a variety of ways. I had to interact with adults in a real way—not just as authority figures. I had to learn how to learn.”

To many, the notion of a school without schedules where kids and adults have equal say and “test” is almost a dirty word seems utterly unworkable in our present society, where education funding is increasingly tied to student academic performance. But 40 years after the birth of The Free School, and the 1960s “democratic

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knows there is something wrong with the current educational system, and people are now starting to realize they have choices.”

Old Factory Model of Schooling When parents step into many public school classrooms today, they find neat rows of desks occupied by children, while a teacher in the front of the room presents a lesson. When the bell rings, students file into another room, where the same scene plays out again. That structure, according to education historians, is no accident.

With the Industrial Revolution underway in the 1800s and waves of families moving from rural settings (where life followed a seasonal rhythm) to cities, education pioneers faced a formidable task. “Civic leaders realized

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that people were not well prepared for this new lifestyle of working in a factory,” explains Ron Miller, Ph.D., a widely published education historian.

“Public education was designed with the idea that people had to learn how to follow a set schedule, follow orders and come up with a product in the end. The day was broken up into time periods with a bell, because that was what factory work entailed.” Miller observes that the system served its pur-

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But by the 1960s, some critics began to point to what they saw as a glaring hypocrisy: America claimed to be a democratic society, yet our youngest citizens were given no voice. In 1968, a group of parents in Sudbury, Massachusetts, founded the Sudbury Valley School, a K-12 learning center where adults were literally prohibited from initiating activities, while kids chose

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Now, growing discontent over standardization has inspired a revival.

“The public school system tends to operate under the paradigm that kids are naturally lazy and must be forced to learn, so they need homework and testing to be motivated,” says Mintz.

“Advocates of democratic education and other learner-centered approaches believe that children have a natural passion for learning and are good judges of what they need to learn. Our job as educators is to provide them resources.”

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Rebirth of the democratic school movement can be credited in part to Alan Berger, an idealistic New York teacher who, after reading an article about the 1960s Free School movement in 2002, was inspired to open The Brooklyn Free School in the basement of a small church. Today, the school is thriving, with a diverse student body of 60, a new five-story brownstone to call home, and a sliding fee scale that lets children of all economic backgrounds participate in an education they largely create themselves.

On a typical morning, students gather in the music room for impromptu Beatles jam sessions, do yoga in the hallway, scrawl art across a designated wall or curl up with a book in the wellstocked library. Some attend optional math and writing classes. For others, the year’s lesson plan evolves more organically out of a larger goal. For example, in preparation for a school trip to Tanzania, some students studied Swahili, African cuisine and the region’s history.

“There are just so many things that I love here,” raves student Erin Huang

Schaffer in a new documentary about the school called The Good, The True and The Beautiful. “I love making art and drawing, and I’ve started making stories… I’m just finding out so much about the world.”

Thousands of miles away, at a new democratic preschool called The Patchwork School, in Louisville, Colorado, the same principles apply to even the youngest learners. On a recent day, a group of 5-year-olds held a vote and elected to spend the morning crafting miniature cardboard cities. Then their instructor, a precocious 5-yearold named Evan, led the way to the workroom, passing out paints, scissors, Popsicle sticks and glue as an adult watched quietly nearby.

“Everyone here has a voice,” affirms Patchwork co-founder Elizabeth Baker, who was homeschooled in a democratic fashion herself. “If we can validate who they are as people now, they can go out into the world with confidence that their thoughts and opinions count.”

But, will they be prepared for that world?

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Other comments were less glowing: “I found that I had to scramble to catch up with my peers; the school failed to provide me with even the most basic mathematical skills,” said Mary, a 1991 graduate. Kristin, from the class of 1997 added, “When I was applying to colleges, I wished that I had some documentation other than self-assessment; I think this hurt me.”

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Meanwhile, informal surveys of democratic school graduates have yielded mixed answers.

For his new book, Lives of Passion; School of Hope, Rick Posner, Ph.D., surveyed 431 alumni from the democratic Jefferson County Open School in Denver (one of the oldest public alternative schools in the country) and found that 91 percent went to college, 85 percent completed degreed programs and 25 percent earned graduate degrees. Many lauded their K-12 education there: “Because of the school, I am much less influenced by the need to conform and I’m not afraid to take risks,” said Adelle, a

But still other democratic alumni contend that the struggle is only temporary and—in hindsight—well worth it.

Meghan Carrico, 47, attended a democratic school in North Vancouver from age 8 to 13. She told Natural Awakenings she did fine academically when she transitioned to a mainstream public high school, but found it “boring and socially barren,” with teachers who didn’t appreciate her tendency to question authority and venture beyond the status quo. She dropped out in 11th

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YOUR CHILD’S POOR ORAL HEALTH CAN TAKE A BITE OUT OF LEARNING

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ental caries (tooth decay) is the single most common chronic childhood disease – 5 times more common than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever. Recent studies have also shown a link between oral disease and low birth weight, cardiovascular disease, respiratory infection, and diabetes. All of this reinforces what we have all known for a long time – the health of your mouth affects your overall health.

The good news is tooth decay can be prevented with self-care (daily brushing and flossing), sealants, and regular visits to your dentist for professional care.

So, how does poor oral health affect your child’s learning or performance in school? Dental disease is one of the top causes of absenteeism among elementary school children. In a recent report, The Office of the U.S. Surgeon General called dental and oral diseases a “silent epidemic.” The report stated that nearly 52 million hours of school are lost each year due to dentalrelated illness. The symptom that goes hand-in-hand with dental disease is pain.

Pain from oral disease will keep students from concentrating and learning to their fullest. “Any kind of pain or discomfort around the head will be a big distraction and keep their mind from focusing on the tasks at hand, like math, science, English, history, etc.,” says Heather Pranzarone Stratton, DDS, a family and cosmetic dentist in Shelby Township. “Pain and swelling are both symptoms of severe disease.

Sadly, these severe cases are common in our classrooms,” Dr. Heather added.

they escalate into larger, more expensive problems to treat.”

An excellent option to combat and help prevent tooth decay is the placement of sealants in your child’s teeth. Sealants are usually applied to the back teeth to help protect the grooves and pits of these teeth that can be hard to clean and are prone to developing cavities. A sealant is a plastic material that is applied to the teeth, hardens, and provides a barrier against plaque and other harmful substances.

Sealants should be applied to the 1st and 2nd permanent molars and appropriate premolars as soon as possible after they erupt (usually after 6 years of age). “At our practice, we are committed to practicing dentistry with a biological and biocompatible approach,” says Dr Heather. “Because of this philosophy, we place only BPA-free sealants in our patient’s mouths.”

“Many people are not aware that poor oral health can have serious effects on overall health. I have often heard people say, ‘Oh, they’re just baby teeth, they’ll fall out anyway.’ What they don’t realize is that if you have tooth decay early in childhood, you have a good predictor of future decay,” says Dr. Heather.

“Establish good oral health habits early,” she continued. “When your child’s first tooth comes in, you can wipe it with a washcloth or begin brushing. You can also begin using toothpaste, without fluoride, when their first tooth has come in. However, only use a pea-sized portion on the brush and press it into the bristles so your child won’t eat it. And, when the gaps between your child’s teeth close, it’s important to start flossing. Serve as a good role model by practicing good oral health care habits yourself. Check your child’s mouth for any signs of gum disease, including bleeding gums, swollen and bright red gums, gums that are receding away from the teeth and bad breath. Let’s all work together to ensure that nothing, including tooth decay and gum disease, is standing in our children’s way of getting the most out of the classroom.”

What can we do to improve our children’s oral health? Caring for your mouth requires daily attention, as well as visits to the dentist office for professional care on a regular basis – every 6 months. Remember, tooth decay is preventable. That is why it is vital that all children start seeing a dentist at an early age. According to the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the first visit to the dentist should be when the first tooth comes in, usually between 6 and 12 months of age. According to Dr. Heather, “children For more information about HPS Adthat see visit a dentist on a regular basis vanced Dental Care and Dr. Heather take better care of their teeth and gums and Pranzarone Stratton or to reserve your do not have the significant problems that time with her practice, call 248-652-0024 are often present in children who never or visit MercuryFreeDentalWellness.com. visit the dentist. This also gives us the op- They are located at 4741 24 Mile Road, portunity to identify problems early before Ste. C Shelby Township.

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grade, then dropped out of a community college for many of the same reasons.

“If I contradicted the professor, I got a bad grade,” she recalls. Ultimately, Carrico made her way to the highly progressive Antioch College in Ohio (one of 815 colleges now willing to consider students with no high school test scores), where she ended up with a master’s degree in leadership and training. She also landed a job that she loves, teaching in a democratic school.

While Carrico relates that her own early schooling may not have prepared her to fit in at a mainstream classroom or top-down workplace, it absolutely prepared her for a changing world in which factory jobs are dwindling and people must think outside the box.

“People who are really successful in the world today are not waiting around to be told what to do,” she comments. Instead, “they are actively creating social networks and seeking out knowledge on their own; these are the very things they learn from kindergarten on in democratic schools.”

College success and career paths aside, Miller believes the best way to determine if democratic education is working is to pay a visit to a school and ask the question: “Are the kids excited about school or not?”

On a recent May afternoon at Colorado’s Jefferson County Open School, students lounged on puffy couches or sat on the steps with their principal, whom they casually called Wendy.

The school year was officially over and warm weather beckoned, but they were in no rush to leave.

To Anna Reihmann, 17, a graduating senior who has attended there since preschool, excelled academically and is headed to college next year, it was a particularly bittersweet day. “I have learned so much about who I am as a person here. It has always felt like home,” she said that day. Then she uttered the three words that many parents and teachers say that they don’t hear often enough from students these days: “I love school.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer in Lyons, CO. Contact her at Lisa Marshall08@gmail.com.

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What’s Best for Baby’s Bottom CLOTH MAKES A COMEBACK

by Barb Amrhein

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illions of new parents in the 1960s thought they had found the answer to their prayers in the mess-free convenience of disposable diapers. Sales of Pampers, Huggies and other brands continued to soar during the following decades. Sadly, so did a host of related problems: tons of soiled plastic diapers that could potentially contaminate groundwater packed the nation’s landfills; infant health concerns surfaced, including rashes, allergies and new respiratory and immune system worries; and delayed toilet training became an issue.

In more recent years, a growing number of parents have determined that the greenest, healthiest and most economical way to cover baby’s bottom is with cloth, and new products are truly innovative.

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cotton or hemp fleece) under the cover.

Much preferred over the rubber overpants of older products, these leaner, greener nappies use water-resistant covers of merino wool, nylon or polyurethane laminate that don’t leak, sag or smell (admittedly, even the use of smaller amounts of manufactured fabrics still isn’t perfect). Some diapers combine the liner and cover into one washable unit.

Cloth diapers cost more upfront

than disposables—they range from $6 to $18 each—but offer long-term savings. According to the Sierra Club, most parents who opt for home laundering will spend a total of between $400 and $1,700 for diapers, laundry supplies, water and electricity to get baby from birth through toilet training; disposables can run up to $2,500. (Click on the Cloth Diaper Resources link at DiaperDecisions.com for a helpful cost comparison guide.)

Organic cotton diapers, the ultimate green choice because they help reduce pesticide use, are also more expensive than conventional cotton diapers, which is why budget-minded parents often elect to buy gently used diapers. Conventional cotton is considered an environmentally wasteful crop to grow (though its effluents are far less hazardous than those from the plastic, pulp and paper industries), so green diapers are frequently made of hemp or bamboo, natural fabrics that feel soft against baby’s skin.

Best for Mother Earth and Baby Saving dollars is a key concern for most families, but caring parents’ need to both protect baby’s health and preserve the quality of the planet for their children are of equal importance. Yet, according to the National Geographic Society’s Green Guide, 95 percent of U.S. families still use disposables, which get sent to municipal landfills

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in the amount of 3.5 million tons per year. Along with the diapers goes the untreated sewage, creating potential health risks. In addition, dioxin, a toxic byproduct of pulp and paper bleaching used in making most disposables, is a concern. More, disposables consume virgin pulp from an estimated 250,000 trees every year—also going straight from babies’ bottoms into landfills.

The toxic stew smoldering underground isn’t the only uncomfortable

problem—the Green Guide notes that aboveground, animal studies have linked emissions from disposable diapers’ fragrances and plastics with infant respiratory problems and symptoms of asthma. The biocide tributyltin, which can be absorbed through the skin and lead to immune system damage and disrupted hormone function, has been detected in disposables, and diapers are not routinely tested for the substance.

The greening of baby diapers has not yet translated to adult diapers, although longer-lasting brands available online cut down on the volume of trash (see Caring.com/articles/adultdiapers-waste). Japan’s answer is to convert used adult diapers into an alternative heating fuel.

Most disposable diapers also contain polyacrylate crystals, or super absorbent polymers (SAP), that absorb up to 800 times their weight in liquid, turning into gel when wet and keeping baby dry and protected from diaper rash. If the diaper breaks open, though, the gel may end up on skin or in baby’s mouth, leading to skin or gastrointestinal irritation. Plus, because SAP allows diapers to retain lots of liquid while keeping baby’s bottom dry, the child may have a harder time recognizing when he or she is wet, and thus take longer to potty train than an infant wearing cloth.

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New hybrid diapers now feature cloth outer pants that are free of latex, chlorine and fragrance, and smaller, disposable inserts made of absorbent wood pulp and polyacrylate (still a potential concern). The inserts can absorb up to 100 times their weight in liquid.

Because they don’t contain plastic, many can be composted, thrown in the trash or even flushed, although not in septic systems. Hybrids can be useful for traveling and are accepted at some day care centers that don’t have the resources to deal with cloth diapers.

Companies that sell cloth diapers have reported sales increases of 25 to 50 percent over the past few years as eco-savvy parents convert from disposables. These new green moms and dads are determined to ensure an Earth- and baby-friendly “bottom” line.

Barb Amrhein is an editor with Natural Awakenings.

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SAVORING THE SUN Three Ways to Preserve Summer’s Goodness

by Judith Fertig

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eing a locavore is fabulous if you live somewhere like California,” says Audra Wolfe, a co-founder of Canvolution and an expert food preservationist. “But if you live in the Northeast, unless you learn food preservation, you could be eating local turnips and kale all winter,” she notes with a chuckle.

The mounting desire to eat locally grown food, know what’s in our food and reduce our carbon footprint, as well as shrinking household budgets, are contributing to what The New York Times recently cited as a renaissance in home food preservation. “In a time of high food prices, job losses and food safety scares, home canning is booming,” agrees June Taylor, a Berkeley, California, food preservationist. According to Jarden Home Brands, makers of Kerr and Ball brands of glass canning jars, sales of canning equipment were up 30 percent in 2009.

The simplest methods for “putting by” food are freezing, refrigerator canning or multi-step water bath canning.

Pressure canning, dehydrating and fermenting require special equipment (pressure cookers, dehydrators and large crocks), as well as more advanced knowledge. For most of us, a large pot and some pint-size glass canning jars with lids and metal sealing rings comprise the basic equipment we need to get started.

“The jars are like characters, with story lines that I remember.”

into boiling water for a minute or two, then shocked in an ice water bath— then allowed to cool before being placed in freezer storage containers.

Cooked sauces, salsas and chutneys can simply cool before being frozen and will also taste best when eaten within six months.

~ Eugenia Bone, author of Well-Preserved: Recipes and Techniques for Putting Up Small Batches of Seasonal Foods

Freezing Freezing can be as easy as rinsing berries in very cold water, patting them dry, and then placing them on a baking sheet in the freezer until frozen solid. Such quick-frozen berries can then be placed in freezer storage containers and will keep for up to six months.

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Traditional hot water bath canning creates a vacuum within the jar that works to preserve foods. Basically, the food is packed into clean, hot jars that are filled almost up to the top (the amount of headspace between the food and the lid is indicated in the recipe). Then, the filled and sealed jars are processed in a hot water bath for a specified amount of time. When they’re removed from the bath, the lids will pop into place as they cool to complete each jar’s vacuum seal. Food canned this way can be stored on kitchen shelves for up to one year, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines.

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County extension agencies within each state’s department of agriculture provide free information on techniques for preserving food, together with recipes and recommended local ingredients. Helpful online sources also abound; here are some websites to get started.

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Makes 2 pint jars 1 cup water 1 cup distilled white vinegar 1 cup sugar 1½ tsp natural salt 1 lb pickling or baby cucumbers; trim ends and quarter lengthwise 8 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tsp black peppercorns 2 seed heads fresh dill with some of the stalk 1. Combine the water, vinegar, sugar and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve. Let cool to room temperature.

2. Pack the cucumber spears in the jars. Divide the garlic and peppercorns between the jars. Stuff a large dill seed head into the center of each jar. Pour the cooled liquid over the mixture, making sure everything is completely covered with liquid. Seal the jars and refrigerate for 24 hours before using.

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blanch for one minute or until their skins begin to peel back. Refresh the tomatoes in cold water, peel, seed and coarsely chop. Drain the large pot and refill with hot water. Bring to a boil again.

in sterilized pint jars, leaving ¼-inch of headspace. Attach the lids and ring seals and tighten. Place the filled and sealed jars in the large pot of boiling water and let process for 35 minutes.

2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the garlic for 3 minutes or until softened. Add chopped tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Add all remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened.

4. Carefully remove the hot jars and place them 1 inch apart on a kitchen towel. As they cool, the lids will pop to secure the vacuum seal. When cool, store in a cool, dry place for up to one year.

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Scoliosis: Treating Patients, Not Just Spines

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lmost 87% of children ages 3-10 who are diagnosed with scoliosis will undergo surgery to correct the scoliosis. Of these, 20 to 45% will require additional surgeries.

Girls ages 10 to16 years of age are 8 to 10 times more likely to have their scoliosis get worse than boys the same age. The average adolescent scoliosis (above 30°) worsens by about 7° each passing year. Face it, these statistics are scary. Perhaps the scariest: the average scoliosis patient will suffer a 14-year reduction in their life expectancy.

Surgery using long titanium rods called Harrington rods are used to straighten the spine. However, studies show that 22 years after scoliosis surgery, the spine curvature returns to its initial measurement.

Worse yet, the rods often bend or break, requiring follow-up surgery to insert new rods. Once the rod is removed, corrosion (rust) is found in two out of every three. Parents do not typically choose scoliosis surgery because it is the best choice for their child, but rather they are told that it is the only choice.

Here is perhaps the epitome of this devastating surgery: Paul Harrington, MD, inventor of the titanium rod, recently stood up at a conference of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, and stated, "If I knew 20 years ago what I know now, I would have never invented the rod for scoliosis surgery."

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ARC3D also works to improve other physiological problems associated with scoliosis. For example, lung and digestive function are frequently diminished in people with scoliosis.

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wisewords A Conversation with

Elizabeth Gilbert Author of Eat, Pray, Love— Now a Film Starring Julia Roberts

How can a broken heart lead to a fuller heart?

by Leah Ingram

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lizabeth “Liz” Gilbert’s story of her year-long odyssey of selfrediscovery via sojourns in Italy, India and Indonesia, after divorcing herself from her former way of life, struck a nerve with millions of women around the world through her bestseller, Eat, Pray, Love, available in 40 languages. Now, actress Julia Roberts renders the universal truth embodied in Gilbert’s personal journey accessible to an even broader audience with this summer’s release of a film based on the book.

“It’s the way that [Liz] wrote this book,” says Roberts. “It’s like a bell that just keeps ringing.” Gilbert believes her message resonates because it’s about trying to figure out who we are in relationship to those around us and how we get over our greatest disappointments and try again.

In the end, Gilbert does get in tune with herself and coincidentally, finds true love, which is further explored in her latest chronicle, Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage. It’s her go at unraveling the mysteries of marriage.

How are you different after Eat, Pray, Love?

I think the main difference is this relationship that I forged with myself in all those months spent alone, particularly in India; in those long, tedious, difficult, emotionally painful hours sitting in the meditation chamber, trying

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didn’t have a practical application. So I was eager, after my four months in the ashram, to come back home and put it into practice. I mostly use it in trying to arrange my life so that it is as unstressful as possible. I push every day against forces that say you have to go faster, be more effective, be more productive, you have to constantly outdo yourself, you have to constantly outdo your neighbor—all of the stuff that creates an incredibly productive society, but also a very neurotic one.

to find some sort of center in all that maelstrom of thought and confusion and worry and anxiety and resentment and that whole soup that I was bathed in before I left [home].

And to watch the evolution over time, over those months, and see myself go from somebody who quite literally could not spend five minutes in silence in her own company without crawling out of her own skin to somebody who could sit for four or five consecutive hours and be undisturbed by my own existence on Earth—it seems like a simple thing, but isn’t.

In that silence and stillness, I met this other voice that I never had before, which is this older part of me—this calm, sedate, affectionate, forgiving, wise soul that watches my comings and goings and my spastic fears and desires and anger, and all the stuff that pulls on me, and intercepts me before I get dragged too far away from myself.

And she just says, very sweetly and with a kind of amusement, ‘Do you really want to go through this again? Because if you do, I’ll do it with you. But, maybe we don’t want to do this again. Maybe we want to actually remember what we learned and do a different thing.’

How did you integrate what you learned from your trips into your daily life?

For me, all the spiritual lessons that I learned would mean nothing if they

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There’s a line from Leonard Cohen, he has this wonderful song that says; “There’s a crack in everything—that’s where the light gets in.” And I think that’s probably the best encapsulation of how a broken heart can lead to a bigger heart. The light causes the expansion.

There’s also this wonderful adage that says, “You can’t push out darkness.

You can only bring in light.” If you’re in a closet and it’s black, there’s no way to sweep darkness out. The only thing you can do is ignite, illuminate somehow. And the only way to get into a darkened, miserable heart is to break it.

I had kind of given up on love, but hadn’t given up on myself. That’s what I did on this journey—I said, “I’m going to marry my own life and make that wonderful, even if it means that I don’t have this experience of intimacy that everybody wants.” And of course, because the universe loves to be ironic, I found the intimacy that everybody wants. So whatever the lesson is that comes from that—if it brings hope, let there be hope.

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Is Your Child Getting the Right Fuel Everyday?

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Many of our children are spurting and sputtering - with allergies, asthma, eczema, poor immunity, acne, obesity and more. Their gas tanks are being filled with fake foods that are not the fuel they need to be healthy.

Much of our children's food is no longer food. Just because it made it to a grocery store shelf doesn't mean we should feed it to our children (or ourselves for that matter).

Along with being overly processed, there are so many additives, that while it may have carbohydrates and proteins, it no longer has the vital nutrients - minerals, enzymes, phytonutrients - that build a healthy body. Our children are being overfed and undernourished.

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Feeding your family foods as close to their natural state as possible comes from a conscious decision to prioritize your family's health. It does not have to cost a lot more, but it does take time to plan, shop and prep food each week.

One Easy System: 3 Easy Steps Step One: Plan out meals and snacks for the week that are based on REAL foods. REAL food is local, organic and as nature intended: fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and sprouted whole grains. REAL food includes meat and poultry from grass-fed animals, wild fish, free range eggs from grass-fed chickens, raw dairy from grass-fed cows or goats. With a little planning, you can increase the amount of REAL food your child eats everyday.

Step Two: Shop from your planned list.

Watch how easy shopping becomes once you shop from a list that actually creates planned meals and snacks. You avoid picking up non-essentials (often fake foods) and you save time, energy, and money by only going to the store once (maybe twice) a week.

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Step Three: Prep food for the week.

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Once you unpack the week's worth of groceries, you start prepping what you can for the planned meals and snacks. Chop carrots, celery, and peppers so your family can snack on healthy vegetables, rather than grabbing for the chips. Chop onions, potatoes, or any other food that may be used in a meal later that week. Brown some ground beef for tacos. Bake a double batch of homemade cookies. Make a few dozen pancakes and freeze half for next week. Blend up some yogurt smoothies to freeze for Popsicles. Bake two quiches and freeze one. You get the idea.

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hen Betty Shurin, aka “Betty Hoops,” picked up a hula hoop 10 years ago, she didn’t know that one day she’d take home a Guinness World Record. But in 2005, Shurin set the pace for the world of hula racing, running Colorado’s 10-kilometer Bolder Boulder event with her bright red hoop continually spinning around her

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waist. “My goal was no stopping and no dropping,” she says.

Today, like many fitness trainers across the country, this hooping pioneer teaches people of all ages and body types who are interested in getting fit, losing weight, shaping up or just having fun. “Hooping changes people’s lives,” Shurin observes. “I love that

when I hoop with others, I get to experience the sheer playfulness of a child.”

The hoop has been around for thousands of years, beginning in the form of encircled grapevines and grasses used as a toy by children. The evolution of the hula hoop, influenced by the Hawaiian island dance, emerged in 1958 when wooden hoops from Australia morphed into America’s plastic edition, courtesy of the Wham-O toy company.

Hooping became an instant hit and a cultural icon, which lost appeal over time until revitalized in the late ’90s at music festivals. That’s when fitness folks became inspired to use the hoop for getting in shape.

These days, Shurin, a certified anusara yoga teacher, focuses her pioneering spirit on hoop training as artful exercise that blends aspects of yoga, sports and dance in workshops that crisscross the United States. She says hoop exercise realigns and strengthens core elements of the musculoskeletal system and claims individuals can lose inches around the waist and burn up to 600 calories an hour with her program.

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from the hooping that helped her take off weight after having a baby. She adds, “It definitely strengthened my abdominal muscles.”

Hula hooping is not exclusive to women. Philo Hagen, editor of Los Angeles-based Hooping.org, discovered the updated phenomenon at a party and says it immediately helped him quiet the chatter in his head. “I just felt like I was connecting with the music and my body, and wound up hooping for hours.” Hagen soon realized how hooping was also helping him “accidentally get in shape.”At heart, he felt he was becoming more centered in both body and mind.

Shurin explains that, “Hooping is similar to the [Sufi] whirling dervish dance that emphasizes the laws of physics, metaphysics and quantum physics.” In addition to strengthening the body, she sees the hoop as a wheel-like vortex that enables the hula hooper to Amazing receive ener-gy, as well online videos at: as release • TheHoopingLife.com it. She rec• HoopRevolution.com/ ommends performance using a weighted • Hooping.org adult-sized hoop that weighs eighs no more than two pounds; they even come in collapsible travel models.

This year, hooping hit the big screen with director Amy Goldstein’s self-proclaimed popumentary, The Hooping Life. She first discovered hooping in Venice, California, where it’s hugely popular.

“I’ve noticed that hooping brings people from every walk of life together,” Goldstein says. “It has a spiritual side, a business side and a healthy side, and I’ve seen how many young people who used to feel isolated and without direction are now hooping and living life to its fullest.”

Highlights of her feel good film include appearances by Michelle Obama and Shaquille O’Neal, plus intimate portraits of eight hoopers from around the world. “The essence of the film,” says Goldstein, “is about finding something

you love and taking the risk to give it all you’ve got.”

After discovering hooping, Anah Reichenbach, aka “Hoopalicious,” a California-based dancer and hooper in the film, started making and selling innovative hoops on her own. She now offers a hoop mentor certification program through hooping workshops nationwide.

“Beyond being an incredible core workout,” Reichenbach says, “hooping can become an all-body, cardiovascular workout.” Other benefits she’s observed first-hand extend to increased calm and peacefulness, happiness and

even more personal compassion.

As a movement, the hoop has become a widespread symbol for individuals’ willingness to be free and playful as adults as well as show that they care about community; people unite around the rhythm and creativity. “You really can transcend yourself if you let yourself go with the hoop,” remarks Goldstein.

“Even if you have no rhythm, you get it with a hoop.”

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Suffer from… Acid Reflux, Crohn’s, Gas, Bloating, Diarrhea? You need this workshop! Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist will help you learn some hidden causes to these problems.

Nutrition Response Testing offers drugless solutions! Whole Foods Market, ROCHESTER HILLS. FREE! Call 248-879-1900 to register.

Scoliosis--why surgery should be your last choice? - 6:30pm. Back by popular demand, Dr. Morningstar will be discussing his current therapies for those that suffer from this crippling problem.

Dr. Morningstar was instrumental in developing the guidelines for the North American Scoliosis Initiative. FREE, but seating is limited. 10683 S. Saginaw St. Suite B GRAND BLANC. Call to sign up. 810-694-3576. See ad page 31.

dehydration, nutritional deficiencies and chronic pain will be discussed in this month’s herbal hour, Overcoming insomnia with Natural Remedies. $5. Register at 248-559-6763. For the Health of It, 15831 Twelve Mile Rd (near Greenfield), SOUTHFIELD. Dr. Mary Born 248-623-2288.

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VegMichigan Dinner Club: Taste of Ethiopia - 7pm. Join in this month's outing for a delicious vegan buffet prepared by owner Meski. $18; includes food, beverage, tax & tip. Taste of Ethiopia, 29702 SOUTHFIELD Rd. (at 12 1/2 Mile, inside Southfield Plaza). RSVP by 8/12 to 877-778-3464 (leave message).

Sizzling Saturday: Happy Endings - 4-7pm. It's mid August already, but before you put the flames out on the grill join us for one last sizzling Saturday event. This time we will be cooking dessert on the grill! You got it the grill is a perfect place to fix a sweet treat! Stop by for a sample! FREE. Whole Foods, WEST BLOOMFIELD, 7350 Orchard Lake Road.

An Outdoor Edibles Adventure - 1pm. Enjoy your summer wildflowers and eat them, too. Try a dish or two prepared from Michigan’s wild edibles and then learn to identify them out in the field. Ages 8 and up. $3/person plus vehicle entry. Preregister required.

Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center near WHITE LAKE. Info: 248-625-6640.

MONDAY, AUGUST 16 Girls Yoga Camp - 1-3pm. Thru Aug 18. Choose one or all. Girls aged 8-12 practice yoga and have fun with crafts and activities. $14 per day. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Trail, CLARKSTON. Jules 248-390-9270. See ad page 54.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 Metabolic Syndrome: The Roadblock for Weightloss - 6-7pm. Dr. Stanczak discusses how Metabolic Syndrome affects weightloss, fatigue, libido, and the secrets on how to help overcome it nutritionally. Seating is limited, RSVP by 8-16-10.

Jason Stanczak, DC, DAAMLP FREE. Complete Wellness and Injury Solutions, 30325 Gratiot Ave., ROSEVILLE. Jennifer 586-774-6301. See ad page 37.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 Vegan Food Fair - 12-3pm. Calling all Foodies!

Would you like to try something new? We are hosting a Vegan Taste Fair. Join us at the front of the store for samples of delectable vegan goodies.

Regardless of the types of food you enjoy, stop by for a taste; from entrées to desserts prepared entirely vegan, we’ve got you covered naturally! FREE. TROY Whole Foods Store, 2880 W. Maple Road.

Sample Vegan and Gluten-free menu items 10am-3pm. From Farmington Hills’ Vineyards Café and Flax Bars from Live Smart Flax Bars. FREE. 6th Annual Sierra Club Environmentally Friendly FERNDALE Fair. Info: 248-855-9463. See ads pages 2 & 7.

Overcoming Insomnia naturally - 10am-12pm.

Sleep is a problem for 50-70 million Americans.

Why? Stress, Depression, anxiety, jet lag,

Calcium, Cancer and Osteoporosis - 7pm. Join Sandra L. Waters, RN and learn how calcium fights disease and infection. Find out if you are on the right calcium for you. Learn vitamin C, D & F’s role in absorbing calcium. Are you eating the right foods?

FREE Nutrition Response Testing scanning for your calcium status. Whole Foods, 7350 Orchard Lake Road, WEST BLOOMFIELD. RSVP: 248-6988855. See ad page 53.

What's all of the hype about Bio-identical Hormones? - 6:30pm. Dr. Megan Strauchman will be discussing the basics of Bio-identical hormone therapy. This naturally based therapy can eliminate hot flashes, help you to sleep better, and give you your libido back! FREE, but seating is limited.

10683 S. Saginaw St. Suite B, GRAND BLANC. Register: 810-694-3576.

Cancer & Prevention - 4-5:30pm. Guest speakers

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We help you make healthy choices. If you're lacking energy, managing a disease, need to lose weight or recovering from cancer treatments, our personalized nutrition therapy will make you feel cleaner, leaner, healthier and help with: ~ Diabetes ~ Celiac ~ IBS ~ Cholesterol ~ PMS ~ Menopause ~ Fatigue ~ and much more Call us today to find out more about our research-based philosophy.

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Roberta Hardy & Sherrill Natzke teach a variety of topics of health & wellness. Sponsored by FAMILY Pharmacy & Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

Door Prizes & many giveaways. One-on-one's available after class. FREE to attend & open to ALL ages. Grand Blanc Senior Center, 12632 Pagels Drive, GRAND BLANC. Info: Sherrill Natzke 810-347-9469.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 Get the Skinny on RAW: Fresh & Local - 7pm.

With more local produce available, this is a great time of year to 'lighten up' your meals! The vibrant colors, light flavor, and awesome taste will have you making more! Learn how to use a food mandolin and your food processor to prepare a dish in minutes! $10(+tax) per person, advanced registration required. Register online or at the Customer Service. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS, 2918 Walton Blvd.

Raw Food Demonstration - 7-8pm. Join Certified Raw Food Teacher and Chef BETH WILKE as she shows you how easy it is to prepare fresh, GLUTEN FREE, dairy free dishes made from fresh whole foods that are amazingly simple and delicious!

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FREE. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Blvd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Michael Heck 248-3711400.

permit. Preregister required. Kensington Metropark Nature Center near MILFORD/BRIGHTON. Info: 800-477-3178.

Present Moment Meditation - 7-8:15 p.m. Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body, and ways to stay present and peaceful throughout your day. Registration required. $12. Center for Natural Healing, 1103 S. Washington, ROYAL OAK. 734-674-6965

Kids in the Kitchen - 11am. Learn how to create easy & nutritious recipes with this hands-on, interactive class. This class is recommended for kids 6-15, but they must check their parents at the door. Limit 10 kids, advance register at Customer Service Desk or online. Please note any allergies when signing up. $10(+tax) per child. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS, 2918 Walton Blvd.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 Friday Night Flights - 5:30pm. Join us at our Specialty Wine Bar for flights of wine and cheese.

Find values throughout the Department. Discuss pairings for selected wines and cheeses, and take home tips on how to match wine to meals. Flights vary based on availability. $10 flights. Must be 21to purchase alcohol. Info: Specialty Department Heck 248-371-1400. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS, 2918 Walton Blvd.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardening - 1pm.

Discover how to plan an all-you-can-eat restaurant to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your backyard. Ages 10 and up. $2/person plus vehicle

A Puja Experience - 8-9:30pm. Join Meena in a Puja experience that includes, meditation, mantra and sharing prasad (sweets). Please bring fruit or flowers to be used in the Puja. $20. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

Composting with Worms - 1pm. Let worms eat your garbage! Each family will learn the basics behind vermiculture or composting with worms.

Make a worm bin, add some red worms and learn how to keep them well fed. Ages 6 and up. $17/ family plus vehicle entry. Indian Springs Metropark (near WHITE LAKE) Environmental Discovery Center. Preregister 248-625-6640.

Made in Michigan – Blueberry Festival - 1-4pm.

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Sample Vegan and Gluten-free menu items 10am-6pm. From Farmington Hills’ Vineyards Café and Flax Bars from Live Smart Flax Bars.

FREE. Health & Wellness Fair, Temple Shir Shalom, Walnut Lake & Orchard Lake Rds, WEST BLOOMFIELD. Info: 248-855-9463. See ads pages 2 & 7.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24 La Leche League of North Oakland - 7pm.

Breastfeeding Support or mothers and mothersto-be who want to breastfeed. Babies and toddlers are welcome! FREE. Ortonville United Methodist Church at 93 N Church Street, ORTONVILLE. Info: Jillian 248-627-5893.

What's Really In Your Food? - 7-7:30pm. Learn about additives in every day food that can negatively impact your health. FREE. Dr. Ayesha Qureshi, DC, 37 S Main St, CLAWSON. Ayesha Qureshi 248-733-9090.

Techniques 101: Cakes & Pies - 7pm. Join Chef Amy and learn how to make deliciously easy cakes and pies, featuring our Michigan-grown summer fruit! Learn to make homemade graham cracker crusts, cream pies, and several cold and hot baked delicacies. Space limited. Min. 5 must attend for class to be held. $15(+tax), 24-hour advance registration required. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS, 2918 Walton Blvd. 248-371-1400.

Digestion Issues? – Nothing Working? - 7-8pm.

Suffer from… Acid Reflux, Crohn’s, Gas, Bloating, Diarrhea? You need this workshop! Dr. Richard Sowerby DC, Clinical Nutritionist will help you learn some hidden causes to these problems. Nutrition Response Testing offers drugless solutions! Whole Foods Market WEST BLOOMFIELD. FREE! Register: 248-879-1900.

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Thyroid Workshop: Stop the Treatment MerryGo-Round - 6-7pm. Tired of the no answers despite treatment, and the medication isn't helping, just getting higher in dosage? Wonder why you still have symptoms? Join Dr. Jason Stanczak, DC, DAAMLP and learn about how to get answers from his expertise in clinical nutrition/functional medicine. Seating is limited, RSVP by 8-23-10.

FREE. Complete Wellness and Injury Solutions, 30325 Gratiot Ave, ROSEVILLE. Jennifer 586774-6301. See ad page 37.

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Celebrate the arrival of locally grown, Michigan blueberries. Use them in your everyday cooking, including marinades, pancakes, salsa, smoothies and more! Throughout the store, we will feature products and samples that feature blueberries. Come in for a taste! FREE. Whole Foods TROY. 2880 W. Maple.

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Gluten Free Support Group - 7pm. Join us in the café with copies of your favorite gluten free recipe to share, familiarize yourself with our gluten free products and get samples provided by our gluten free vendors. This is a great time to discuss knowledge you have about your allergy. Register online or at the Customer Service Desk. FREE. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS, 2918 Walton Blvd. Info: Mike 248-371-1400.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26 Cookin’ with Aubs: Fresh and Fun - 7pm.

Certified Culinarian Aubrey presents healthy meal options with springtime favorites. Discuss local food and cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Learn how to make the dishes, then taste and take home the recipes! $10(+tax) per person. Receive a complimentary gift for attending. Limit 16. Register early online or at the Customer Service Desk. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS, 2918 Walton Blvd.

FREE Self Defense Class in Warren - 7pm. Elite Rehab will host and sponsor a free introductory self-defense course open to the public. Taught

by Martha Lovio, the newest addition to the Elite team, this course will give the student the basic and potentially life-saving tools to defend themselves.

Comfortable clothes recommended. RSVP a must.

Elite Rehab, 2449 E, 12 Mile Rd, WARREN. Info/ register: 586-755-4711. See ad page 11.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 Yoga at the Wall - 7-8:30pm. Explore your yoga poses using the wall to provide support, create opening and assist balance. This 90 minutes workshop will allow you to gain insight into finding your degree with new confidence. Your wall becomes your partner, supporter and friend. Please pre-register $25. Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 28

the time of the year when the word busy takes on a new meaning with the return to school, sports and related activities. Sample many of our featured back to school products; learn tips on packing a nutritious and deliciously balanced lunch, and get info on maintaining an all-around healthy education.

No registration necessary. FREE. All 3 METRO DETROIT Whole Foods.

Advantages of HypnoBirthing® - 10:30am. Join Janice Weaver for this intro class as she explores this method which combines relaxation, breathing and visualization to control pain and empower women to release fear & build confidence, whether birthing at home or hospital. FREE. Mental Fitness Center, 425 Main St., Ste. 201, ROCHESTER. RSVP: 248-601-3111. See ad page 25.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 Present Moment Meditation - 6:30-7:45pm.

Meditation is an easy way to increase health, happiness and well-being. Learn how to relax the body, quiet the mind and enjoy inner peace.

Registration required. $15 . Integrative Wellness for Life, 343 E. Maple Rd, TROY. 248-619-0779.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 WTI Anniversary Celebration & Presentation - 12-3pm. First anniversary celebration, with Vegetarian Casserole contest, presentation on Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease, Yoga, Meditation, massage and more. FREE. 39242 Dequindre Ste 104, STERLING HEIGHTS. 586795-3600. See ad page 17 and NewsBrief page 7.

markyourcalendar FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 PEACE CONCERT - 7pm. Fundraiser for ONEPEACE.us Local musicians and peace activists coming together to celebrate 11 Days of Global Unity and the UN International Day of Peace, September 21. Peace Unity’s Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston.

Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248625-5192. See ad page 44.

markyourcalendar TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 VISIONS OF A UNIVERSAL HUMANITY, 6-9pm. Celebrating the United Nations International Day of Peace. The movie, that starts at 7, by Barbara Marx Hubard brings together the finest minds of our time presenting us with positive future scenarios for humankind.

Come early and browse the tables. Livonia Civic Center Library Auditorium, 32777 Five Mile Road. Hosted by ONEPEACE.us Info: 734-4250079. See ad page 44.

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Warren Farmer's Market - 9am-2pm. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, honey, maple syrup, organic fair trade coffee and fresh baked breads.

Artisans, crafters and events. City Square Park, E Side of Van Dyke, WARREN. (between 12 & 13 mile). 586-258-2006.

Creating A World That Works For All - 10am.

Celebration of Spirit: music, laughter, meditation, inspiration, community. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, CLARKSTON. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. See ad below.

Unity Church of Lake Orion - 10am service - Join us on Sundays with Reverend Guice. Find out more about us and answer the Question: What is Unity?

LAKE ORION. Info: 248-391-9211.

Spiritual Gathering - 11am. The Center of Light Spirituality Center. All welcome. Relaxed, retreat type setting, interesting topics, loving experiences, meditation, healing, 5898 Baldwin Rd, OXFORD. 248-236-0432.

Yoga in the Park - 1:30-2:30pm Last 3 Sun in July.

Join us in beautiful downtown NEW BALTIMORE for free yoga. Bring a mat, towel, water and sunscreen. Plan on having fun! FREE. Santosha Yoga, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

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Yoga On Demand - 9am-noon. Monday morning Yoga Practice. Let us know what time between 9-12, commit, and we'll provide a teacher. Donation.

Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Trail, CLARKSTON. Jules 248-390-9270. See ad pg. 54.

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Yoga Basic Class, Beginners/Intermediate Level 1 - 9:30am. Also Wed & Fri. Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all age groups, emphasizing restorative and therapeutic principles. $15 walk-in or packages. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Rd Ste 104, STERLING HTS. 586-795-3800. See ads pages 17, 33 & 55.

Simply Yoga - 9:30-10:45am. w/Barb Heuerman.An exploration of the body & mind using a combination of postures with emphasis on deep breathing, while aligning the body with strength, as well as softness. Suitable for all levels. $15. 5896 Dixie Hwy, Clarkston. Yoga Oasis, 5896 Dixie Hwy, CLARKSTON. 248-770-5388. See ad page 54.

Hypnotherapy with Cheryl Beshada, C.M.Ht. - 9:30am-7pm by appt. Also Wed’s. Cheryl teaches and specializes in Personal Empowerment, Releasing Blocks and Patterns of Negative Behavior, Higher Self Communication. Free Consultation.

WARREN. 586-751-7500. See ad page 12.

Basic Yoga with Noreen Daly - 5:45pm. Also Wed. Strengthen our bodies, calm our minds and open our hearts. Beginning and intermediate asanas (postures). Bring mat (a few loaners are available) or towel. $7/session. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, CLARKSTON. 248-625-5192. See ad below.

Kundalini Yoga - 7-8:30pm. Any level. Focuses the energy of the chakra system and awakens the dormant energy of the soul. By Donation. Ajan Yoga Center, 48 N. Saginaw (Main St.), PONTIAC. Info: Brian McNitt 248-613-6735.

Help Your Body Repair Itself! - 7pm-9pm. Heart disease, Stroke, High Cholesterol/Blood Pressure, digestive, Diabetes, ADHD, Autism, Alzheimer, Neuro Disorders, Skin Conditions. Take control of your Health! FREE with this flyer, reg. $5. Living Anointed, Flint. Stacey Kimbrell 810-423-5721.

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Core Power Yoga - 9:30-10:45am. A fun flowing vinyasa style class that focuses on breath, balance, alighnment,intensive Core strength and ultimately transformation. Increases metabolism, willpower and self-esteem. $8. Yoga in the Woods, 12380 Hegel Rd, Goodrich. Maureen 810-636-7204.

Hypnotherapy with Frank Garfield, C.M.Ht. Also Thurs 9:30am-7pm by appt. Frank teaches and specializes in all aspects of hypnotherapy, Medical Hypnotherapy and hypnotherapy for Pregnancy and Childbirth. Free Consultation. WARREN. Call 586751-7500. See ad page 12.

Believe-The ABC’s of TAI CHI with Tammy Cropp - 10am. Beginning to Intermediate.

Experience healing, stress reduction, balance, and increased flexibility. $8/session. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, CLARKSTON. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. See ad below.

Orion Canterbury Village Farmers’ Market - 2-8ish pm. Reachable by the bicycle paths, or driving, up behind the Christmas store in the village buildings by the carousel and the Clansman Pub. Concerts available at the Township Hall across the street on Joslyn. Canterbury Village, 2369 Joslyn Ct, Lake Orion. Still accepting vendors Michigan Grown, Made or Sold, Artisans and Authors needed.

Info: Kathy & Michael Wieland 248-693-7067.

Hatha Yoga - 5:30-6:30pm. Slow flow class focusing on the breath and basic postures. By Donation. Ajan Yoga Center, 48 N. Saginaw (Main St.), PONTIAC. Info: Brian McNitt, 248-613-6735.

Lake Orion Gluten Free/Celiac Group - 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7pm. Network with others, share recipes & successes. Learn what to eat and how to heal and support the body with proper nutrition.

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Creating Healthy Families - 6:30pm. Bradshaw on “The Family” videos. 7:30 support groups. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, CLARKSTON. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. See ad page 44.

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Strengthen & Lengthen - 9:15-10:15am. Develop long, lean muscles and burn fat in this hour long workout for the total body. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Trail, CLARKSTON. Jules 248-390-9270. See ad page 54.

Simply Yoga - 9:30-10:45am. An exploration of the body & mind using a combination of postures with the emphasis on deep breathing, while aligning the body with strength, as well as softness. Suitable for all levels. $15 walkin. Yoga Oasis, 5896 Dixie Hwy, CLARKSTON. Una Hepburn 248-770-5388.

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Tea & Friends- 10-11am. Come sit with new & old friends. Pass on your wisdom or learn some new approaches to making some simple healthy lifestyle changes. FREE. Integrative Health & Wellness, 314 South Main Street, Rochester. Diane or Dr. Tim 248-650-5100. See ad page 24.

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Lake Orion Farmers’ Market - 2-8ish pm. The market in the heart of Lake Orion offers the wonderful setting of the Orion Art Center, Paint Creek River and concerts at the Gazebo. Access from Meeks Park at the end of Paint Creek Trail.

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After School Yoga - 3:15pm. Join a yoga instructor from Lake Orions’ Hamsa Yoga for an afternoon of easy, light yoga for children, parents and friends. $10. Upland Hills EAC, OXFORD. Info: 248-6931021. See ad page 52.

Yoga Class, Beginners/Intermediate Level 1-3 - 3:30pm. And Level 1 – 5-6pm. Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all age groups, emphasizing restorative and therapeutic principles. $15 walk-in or packages. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Rd Ste 104, STERLING HTS. 586-795-3800. See ads pages 17, 33, & 55.

Holistic & Alternative Networking Group - 6:307:30pm. Join us once a month to Brainstorm on new marketing ideas. Teach each other how you have been successful. Or just come meet likeminded

people and Chat. FREE. Integrative Health & Wellness, 314 South Main street, Rochester. Diane or Dr. Tim 248-650-5100. See ad page 24.

Acoustic Bazaar Live + Open Mic Night - 7pm.

Also Fridays. Brand new venue - acoustic open mic night. Individuals and groups welcome! BIGGBY Coffee, 51185 Van Dyke, SHELBY TWP. Steve Bronson.

thursday Thursday

Experiment Bowenwork - Helps body heal itself.

FREE evaluation Thursdays. Camelia Tamasanu, 23030 Mooney, FARMINGTON. Call for appt: 248-345-3117 or 248-345-3595.

Simply Yoga - 1-2:15pm. An exploration of the body & mind using a combination of postures with the emphasis on deep breathing, while aligning the body with strength, as well as softness. Suitable for all levels. First class free. Yoga Oasis, 5896 Dixie Hwy, CLARKSTON. Joan Price 248-770-5388.

See ad page 54.

Oxford Farmers’ Market - 2-8pm. In downtown Oxford right behind the Historical Museum on the northwest corner of Burdick & M-24. Accessible by car, bike or walking, concerts at the Gazebo on M-24, in a paved setting for easy walking. Still accepting vendors Michigan Grown, Made or Sold, Artisans, and Authors needed. Info: Kathy & Michael Wieland at 248-693-7067.

Yoga Class, Beginners/Intermediate Level 3-4 – 5:30pm. Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all ages groups, emphasizing restorative and therapeutic principles. $15 walk-in or packages. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Rd Ste 104, STERLING HTS. 586795-3800. See ads pages 17, 33 & 55.

Simply Yoga - 6:00-7:15pm. An exploration of the body and mind using a combination of postures with an emphasis on deep breathing, while aligning the body with strength as well as softness. Suitable for all levels of experience. $15. Yoga Oasis, 5896 Dixie Hwy, CLARKSTON. Una Hepburn 248-770-5388.

See ad page 54.

INDOOR ~ OUTDOOR

Yoga Class, Intermediate/Advanced Level 3-6 - 7pm. Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all age groups, emphasizing restorative and therapeutic principles. $15 walk-in or packages. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Rd Ste 104, STERLING HTS. 586795-3800. See ads pages 17, 33 & 55.

Spiritual Tools for Enhancing Life and Living 7pm. Spiritual Education, Meditation, Visualization, Affirmation; practical tools for daily living. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. See ad page 44.

Saturdays 9am- 2pm ouse Packard Open H Sunday, Oct. 17th

From May to November Farmers • Crafters and Artisans Breads & Baked Goods • Flowers

New! Weekly local business Networking Group Meets every Saturday @ 11am - free, informal, bring your business cards and get your shopping done afterwards

Look for us back behind the gates at the Historic Packard Proving Grounds

friday

Packard Proving Grounds

Friday

Rise & Shine Yoga - 6-7:15am. Fairly vigorous class for people in normal health. Strengthen the body, awaken the mind. $15 walk-in or package discounts.

Yoga Oasis, 5896 Dixie Hwy., CLARKSTON. Barb Heuerman 248-770-5388. See ad page 54.

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49965 Van Dyke Ave • Shelby Twp, MI 48317 between 22 & 23 Mile Rds www.ShelbyFarmersMarket.com Call Mary Anne @ 586-983-8305 for more info

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First Free Fridays - 9am-8pm. 1st Fridays.

Free treatments to new patients who want to try acupuncture. FREE. Call for appointment.

Community Health Acupuncture Center, 801 Livernois St, FERNDALE. Darlene Berger 248246-7289. See ad page 50.

Yin Yoga - 5:45-7pm. 1st Fridays. Yin yoga helps stretch the connective tissues of the body. The poses are held for a longer period of time which can be very meditative and calming allowing your awareness and breath to be directed to a particular part of the body. All levels. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 55.

Restorative Yoga - 5:45-7 PM. 3rd Fridays. Gentle and meditative using props for support, allowing the body to relax, revitalize, restore energy and release tension. All levels. Bring pillow case, optional eye pillow or mask, comfortable clothing. Don't eat 1-3 hours before. Limit 10. $13. Advance reg. only.

Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield.

Info: Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 55.

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.

Emotions Anonymous - 7-8:30pm. The only requirement for EA membership is a desire to become well emotionally. Donations. Renaissance

Unity, 11200 E. Eleven Mile Rd, WARREN. Info: Rosemary 586-776-3886.

saturday Saturday

Vinyasa Yoga - 9-10:15am. Fairly vigorous class for people in normal health. Strengthen the body, awaken the mind. $15 walk-in or package discounts.

Yoga Oasis, 5896 Dixie Hwy., CLARKSTON. Barb Heuerman 248-770-5388. See ad page 54.

Shelby Twp Farmer's Market - 9am-2pm. Support local farmers. Fruits and vegetables, organic fair trade coffee, fresh baked breads, homemade soap, honey, maple syrup. Artisans and crafters. Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke, SHELBY TWP (between 22 & 23 mile). 586-943-5785. See ad page 47.

Certified Hypnotherapists Education and Networking Meeting - 1st Sat/monthly 9:30am12pm. Certified Hypnotherapists who have graduated from a state licensed school of hypnosis are welcome. Includes educational presentation, workbook and computer disk. First visit FREE. Clinical Hypnosis Professional Group, WARREN. Register 586-751-7500. See ad page 12.

Humor Therapy - 1-2pm. Develop your sense of humor. Connect with your inner child. Laugh away stress. Join us and get away from it all, for a while. $20. Michelle's, 48645 Van Dyke, SHELBY TWP. Michelle 313-942-5073.

Would you like to love your job or deepen your yoga practice?

Yoga Lifestyle & Teacher Training begins Friday, September10th.

Visit RedLotusYoga.com for details and enrollment.

1900 S. Livernois Ave., Suite A Rochester Hills, MI 48307

248-601-9642 RedLotusYoga.com

classiďŹ edadvertising To place a listing: 3 lines minimum (20 words) 1 month: $25; 3 months: $22.50 per month, prepaid. Extra words: $1 each. Add shading: $10. Send check w/listing by 15th of the month to Natural Awakenings Classifieds, Box 283, Oxford, MI 48371. Info: 248628-0125 or visit MHLAS.com/classified-advertising.html.

COLONICS THE CENTER FOR NATURAL HEALING, in Royal Oak since 1991. Colonics, Massage, Infrared Sauna, Lymphatic Treatments, IACT Certified. 248-543-2020 www.NaturalHealing-MI.com.

FOOT REFLEXOLOGY FOR RELAXATION AND BETTER HEALTH. Certified Reflexologist Lauren Burtell 725 S. Adams Rd., Birmingham.

Mon-Sat (9-5PM). $10 off first visit. Call 313-671-7909.

FOR RENT-VACATION WOULD YOU LIKE TO SIT BY THE WATER for a week in Naples, Florida? For details visit this website: www.vrbo.com/57189.

Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great. ~ John D. Rockefeller

GREEN LIVING BE VEG, GO GREEN 2 Save the Planet!

For more info: GodsDirectContact.org or SupremeMasterTV.com.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE COMMUNITY BRIDGES INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE - Integrative Naturopathy-Medicine-Therapy and more!

M.D.'s,D.O.'s ND, R.N.'s, Physical Therapists and more working together! Clinics in Pontiac, Warren, Clinton Township, and Trenton. Mobile House calls available in Wayne-Oakland-Macomb Counites in some cases! Medical Marijuana Certification also available for those that properly qualify.Call 313-815-8767. CommunityBridgesIHC.com/cbm_main.html.

NA CLASSIFIEDS AFFORDABLE ADVERTISING. Prices start at $25 per month for a 3 line listing in this magazine. Add $10 for shading. Info: MHLAS.com/classified-advertising.html.

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OPPORTUNITIES-BUSINESS CURRENTLY PUBLISHING NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINES For sale in Boulder CO, Morris County NJ, Southwest VA. and Ventura, CA. Call for details 239-530-1377 VOLUNTEERING HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS - Hospice Compassus seeking compassionate individuals in SE Michigan to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and family. Required training provided free. Info: Volunteer Coordinator 248-355-9900.

HOSPICE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - Grace Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and family. SE Michigan.Training provided.

For information call the Volunteer Coordinator 888-937-4390.

WEIGHT LOSS NEED TO LOSE 50-100 LBS? Be thin in 6 mos-1yr! Cut carbs/add slimming animal fats. www.EatTheFatOfTheLand.com.

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naturaldirectory Natural Networking at its best! Connecting you to the leaders in naturally healthy living in our community. To find out how you can be inbe included in this directory each month, call 248-628-0125 or visit: MHLAS.com.

BOWENWORK®

ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL CLINIC

MARK ROGERS

Brittany Schram, Dipl. Ac 12272 Fenton Rd., Suite 3, Fenton 2305 Genoa Business Park Dr., Brighton 810-714-5556

1915 Southfield Rd., Birmingham 248-761-4135 AdvancedBodyworkLLC.com “The alternative, alternative therapy!” Unique, gentle and effective pain relief technique.

Not massage. Back/neck pain, Fibromyalgia, migraines, TMJ, carpal tunnel, frozen shoulder and more. 15 years bodywork experience. See ad page 16.

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

ACUPUNCTURE HEALTH ALLIANCE Susan Burke, OMD, L.Ac 2770 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley 248-582-8888 Specializing in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology Nutritional programs, QiGong and Physiognomy.

See ad page 6.

Natural Awakenings Explores How

CREATIVE EXPRESSION Heals Us,

COMMUNITY HEALTH ACUPUNCTURE CENTER 801 Livernois St., Ferndale 248-246-7289 • CommunityAcuCenter.com Effective acupuncture treatment in our comfortable, quiet communitystyle treatment room. Affordable sliding scale fees, $15-$35 per treatment, no income verification.

& Inspires Community

Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them. ~ James Baldwin

NEW LIFE ALLERGY TREATMENT CTR.

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Michael Dangovian, DO, FAAC 39242 Dequindre Ste 103, Sterling Heights 586-795-3600 HealthyHeartAndVascular.com A unique practice with a blended m o d e l for wellness. Full-service cardiology, stress testing, echocardiography, Holter monitoringYoga, workshops. Take control of your health and wellbeing. For classes and workshops, See ads pages 17, 33 & 55.

BODYMIND NETWORK CENTER, PLLC

ALLERGY TREATMENT

For more information about advertising and how you can participate, call

HEALTHY HEART & VASCULAR, PLLC

CHIROPRACTOR

Lifts Our Spirits, Makes Us Feel Good,

CARDIOLOGY

Terry Robinson, RPN, Natural Therapist 1640 Axtell, Troy 248-822-9253, NewLifeAllergy.com Computerized Allergy Testing/ treatments. Certified in NAET, BioSet, JMT and BioKinetics.

7 years experience. Specializing in: Environmental allergies, food allergies/sensitivities, digestive issues, skin problems, headaches, fatigue and Candida.

Oakland, Macomb, Livingston & St. Clair, MI

Dr. John W. Johr • 248-601-8843 1460 Walton Blvd. Rochester Hills Michigan's leading Network Office We utilize Network Spinal Analysis TM to encourage greater communication between your body and mind. Through breath, energy (focus) and movement, you will develop a lifestyle that supports sustainable wellness while enhancing your life. See ad page 44.

MICHIGAN SPINE CENTER 30325 Gratiot Ave., Roseville 586-774-6301 MichiganSpineCenterHealth.com Experts in auto accident injuries and non-surgical spinal correction, as well as clinical nutrition/functional medicine.

Call about a free evaluation and consultation. See ad page 37.

NUCCA CHIROPRACTOR

COLON THERAPY

Dr. Jamie Werner 4101 John R Rd., Ste 300, Troy 248-680-7200

LAVIDA MASSAGE

Experience exceptional Chiropractic without any twisting, cracking or popping.

Dr. Werner is trained in the NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association). Tap into your healer within! Please visit www.NUCCAInfo.com. See ad page 10.

PROGRESSIVE CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Mike Paonessa 716 W. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak 248-544-4088

248-366-4611 3050 Union Lake Rd., Suite 3D Commerce, MI 48382 Also offering Colon Hydrotherapy from a 13 year experienced CCT. Now is the time to detoxify yourself in a comfortable and convenient setting!

Mention this ad and receive $20 off this service.

VIVO WELLNESS CENTER VivoWellnessCenter.com • 734-525-5400

Dr. Mike, a husband and father of three, takes pride in offering family chiropractic care using techniques tailored to each individual’s needs. Progressive Chiropractic offers massage, Reflexology, supplements, pillows and supports.

VAN EVERY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Dr. Anna Saylor-Wither; Dr. Laura Vanloon 4203 Rochester Rd., Royal Oak 248-616-0900 - VanEveryChiropractic.com Get the best Chiropractic adjustment of your life! We offer a unique, breakthrough, gentle approach to Chiropractic care called Koren Specific Technique (KST). See ad page 23.

Detoxify at Metro Detroit's premier Colon Hydrotherapy Center. Two hydrotherapy suites, FDA registered equipment & disposable speculums.

CLEANING/CLOTHING CAMBRIDGE CLEANERS 1031 S. Baldwin Rd., Lake Orion 248-391-2877 N o t d r y c l e a n i n g . We t c l e a n i n g ! 1 0 0 % environmentally safe. No chemicals used. Odor free Safe for your clothing. Fantastic results. See ad page 30.

COUNSELING ANA DERBABIAN, LLC Counseling For Hope & Purpose 43902 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills 248-202-0583 Create the life you are meant to live. Heal from the past, resolve thoughts, feelings and behaviours that keep you stuck, experience peace and joy, live out your purpose, and...enjoy your life! See ad page 34.

WILLS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Jason & Dr. Heather Wills 5885 S. Main St., Suite 4, Clarkston 248-922-9888 Wide range in care choices, from low force adjusting techniques to traditional Chiropractic. Dr. Jason Wills specializes in Applied Kinesiology, a technique not widely found in North Oakland, that assesses the functionality o f e a c h i n d iv i d u a l . Vi s i t WillsFamilyChiropractic.com. See ad page 24.

THE MENTAL FITNESS CENTER 425 Main Street, suite #201, Rochester 248-601-3111 www.MentalFitnessCenter.org A natural approach to mental and physical health, offering counseling, behavior analysis, coaching, nutrition and physical fitness training, for individuals, couples, families and persons with special needs.

See ad page 25.

DENTISTRY DAVID W. REGIANI, DDS, PC

Natural Networking at its best.

Affordable prices starting as low as $39 per month.

Call 248-628-0125 and get seen today!

Heather Pranzarone Stratton, DDS 4741 24 Mile Rd., Ste. C, Shelby Township 248-652-0024 • HPSDental.com Our Family and Cosmetic Dental Practice is committed to practicing dentistry with a biocompatible approach. We perform mercury free/mercury safe dentistry in a friendly, caring atmosphere for the entire family. See ad page 26.

Every book is a children’s book if the kid can read! ~ Mitch Hedberg

DETOX HOLISTIC WELLBEING CENTER • Seasonal & Environmental Allergies • Concentration, Attention & Digestive Royal Oak, 248-953-9402 Homeopathic and Natural Approach to Health for Chronic & Acute symptoms including: Seasonal & Environmental Allergies, Headaches, Concentration, Attention issues, Brain Fog, Mold Candida, Itchy Skin, Constipation, Digestion, Muscle, Sinus issues. Hormone Balancing including Menopause, Acne....the list is practically endless. Advanced Computerized testing, EDS, Auriculotherapy, Biofeedback Certifications. • Detox Ionic FootBaths.

RADIANT BEINGS HOLISTIC CENTER 25962 Knollwood South, Chesterfield 586-949-0112 RadiantBeings.com Far infrared sauna, Ionic foot bath, Reiki, bodywork, workshop space and more. Visit our website, RadiantBeings.com, for special events and classes.

See ad page 12.

FENG SHUI

Make sure new clients can find you.

Be part of the Natural Directory!

HPS ADVANCED DENTAL CARE, 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 14.

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CATHERINE HILKER, OWNER Creating Sanctuary 248-547-4965 www.CatherineHilker.com Life Coaching, Feng Shui and Space Purification services.

Call today and make permanent positive changes in your home, business and life.

FITNESS MS MUSCLES' FITNESS Sheryl Blystone • 586-764-5683 Holistic fitness training and nutrition consultation.

Get the body you LOVE! MsMusclesFitness.com.

See ad page 15.

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The Best Kept Secret In Michigan!

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pland Hills Ecological Awareness Center (UHEAC) is a Michgan 501(c)(3) organization located in a beautiful rural setting in northern Oakland County.

They are rooted in the desire to inform and nurture awareness, accompanied by actions that promote the well-being of all life on Earth.

GREEN PRODUCTS HEALTHY LIVING PRODUCTS

DENISE JACOB, RN, PhD, CHt

Marine City, 586-405-2704

725 S Adams #236, Birmingham 248-514-8259 JacobHolisticHealing.com

www.MyVollara.com/EAnding. Air/Water purification, Alkaline water, Laundry Pure, Energy savings, Immune system booster, Neutriceuticals.

HEALING TOUCH THE RECONNECTION® Anet Kaczmarczyk, BS Reconnective Healing Practitioner™ 586-945-4915 Heal others, Heal yourself. Reconnection, connecting our personal energy grid system with the energy grid system of the greater universe. Call for a healing session today.

All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once they grow up. ~ Pablo Picasso

HEALTH FOODS

*For details, times, costs or to register for an event, visit UHEAC.org and click "Calendar."

Michigan made. Supports healthy aging and longevity.

Only 98 calories, 100% of daily Omega-3. Distribution, affiliate, fundraising and wholesale programs available. See website for details. See ads page 2 & 7.

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Jack Dugger, Certified Hypnotherapist 2648 Lapeer Rd., Auburn Hills 248-622-6350 Gain MIND control, stop smoking, increase Confidence, experience past lives or lose weight without dieting. Increase focus and enhance athleticism.

Experience heightened spiritual awareness with Jack's intuitive counseling.

Human beings are the only creatures that allow their children to come back home. ~ Bill Cosby

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE THE DOWNING CLINIC

Since 1974, 248-693-1209 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion Downtown Historic Business District LuckysNaturalFoods.com

Laura Kovalcik, DO 5715 Bella Rose, Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-667 • TheDowningClinic.com

Whole food vitamins, minerals, herbs, homeopathy.

Supplement savings card, organic groceries, wheat & gluten-free products, Amish poultry & eggs, body care, books, cleaning & pet care. Personalized service, knowledgable staff, special orders.

TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALTH, PC

248-693-1021

IMAGINE THAT HYPNOTHERAPY

LUCKY’S NATURAL FOODS, LLC

HOMEOPATHY

2375 Indian Lake Rd Oxford, MI 48371

Maximize your resources for optimal health and healing using Hypnosis, Healing Touch and Holistic Nutrition. These safe and effective techniques assist you in creating change and addressing health challenges.

LIVE SMART BAR, LLC 32418 Northwestern Hwy, Farmington Hills 888-234-2128 LiveSmartBar.com

There’s lots going on at the UHEAC!

HYPNOTHERAPY

Kathleen Slonager, RN, DIHOM, ADS 16205 W. 14 Mile, Ste 202, Beverly Hills 248-613-9662 TransformationalHealthPC.com Homeopathy & auricular a c u p u n c t u r e . C e r t i fi e d practitioner. Effective for acute and chronic illnesses, developmental & aging issues, as well as addictions.

Oakland, Macomb, Livingston & St. Clair, MI

Medical practice emphasizing natural treatments but also experienced with traditional medicine. Special tests to determine health and nutritional status along with massage, Chelation and acupuncture.

Women’s & Men’s health, Menopause & Andropause, Bio-Identical Hormones, Chemical Sensitivities, Osteoporosis, Candida, Fibromyalgia, Optimal Nutrition Plans and Primary Care. See ad page 15.

ROCHESTER CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING Catherine Waller, M.D. 725 Barclay Cir., #215, Rochester Hills 248-844-1414 • www.RCFHL.com Specializing in the use of Natural Medicine and Bio-Identical Hormones, as an alternative to drugs in the treatment and prevention of common medical disorders. See ad page 16.

TERESA BIRKMEIER-FREDAL MD 2770 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley MyWellness-Medicine.com 248-270-3309 A natural medicine physician who creates an evidencebased, individualized treatment plan that is not only highly effective, but also practical and affordable.

MEDICAL INTUITION BECKY STEVENS HOLISTIC ALTERNATIVES, LLC 586-294-6540 33576 Harper Ave., Clinton Township BeckyStevensHolisticAlternatives.com Safe, effective options utilizing medical intuition to assess the root cause of disease or dysfunction in the body. Also herbal, homeopathic, JMT and vibropathic remedies. Physician testimonials available.

See ad page 12.

INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES A TOUCH ABOVE, LLC Colleen Pascoe, OTR, CST, LLCC 30095 Northwestern Hwy, Ste. 40-A Farmington Hills • 248-515-5339 Occupational Therapist with 12+ years experience integrating specialized therapies for adults, pediatrics, infants. Lymph Drainage Therapy, CranioSacral Therapy, Brain Curriculum, meridian balancing, Zero Balancing offered.

MEDICAL SPA 248-840-7853 6854 N. Rochester Rd, Rochester 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 8.

INTERACTIVE LIGHT THERAPY, LLC

Over 12 years of successful results. Anxiety, depression, ADD, fatigue, insomnia, stress, etc. Over time and with stress, your brain waves can become “stuck” in maladaptive patterns, causing many symptoms. ILT begins immediately to help restore balance. The result: you feel better and your life is improved. Call us for a free phone consultation.

See ad page 36.

MASSAGE THERAPY

Sandra L. Waters RN BSN Waterford, 248-698-8855 NutritionalHealthRestoration.com 25 years of extensive medical background.

Advanced certified in Nutrition Response Testing.

Nutritional teaching, testing, classes & supplements.

Specializing in thyroid, body & hormonal imbalances, food sensitivities, metal/chemical detox and parasite cleansing to restore your body’s health and balance. Visit website for information, testimonies, prices and more.

The one thing I want to leave my children is an honorable name. ~ Theodore Roosevelt

TIMELESS HEALTH & BEAUTY MEDICAL SPA

LIGHT THERAPY Michael Morris, M.A. L.L.P. 23995 Novi Rd., Ste. C103, Novi www.ILTInfo.com; 877-292-6121

NUTRITIONAL HEALTH RESTORATION

If a child lives with approval, he learns to live with himself. ~ Dorothy Law Nolte

NATURAL/HOLISTIC HEALTH ARTHEMIZ Lake Orion • 248-390-0681 A Holistic approach to assist you with high standard products & programs for revitalization, relaxation, pain management & weight control. See ad pg 42.

NATURAL TOYS DOWN TO EARTH TOYS www.DownToEarthToys.com Wooden, Natural & Organic toys made in USA! Use code “NAM” to receive free shipping

NEUROFEEDBACK FLEXIBLE BRAIN Mary St. Clair, LMSW Two offices in West Bloomfield 248-366-6600 or FlexibleBrain.com Neurofeedback: a drug-free approach for the symptoms of ADD/ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, insomnia, fatigue, headaches, brain fog, sensory issues, traumatic brain injury & stroke. Free treatment for Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan!

FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

SOOTHE YOUR SOUL Pam Ziskie, CMT CST 20 Hudson St, Oxford • 248-236-9855 Soothe-Your-Soul.com Integrative massage, relaxation/Swedish massage, orthopedic/deep tissue massage, Craniosacral therapy, hot stone massage, maternity massage. See ad page 30.

WELLNESS TRAINING INSTITUTE 39242 Dequindre, Ste 104, Sterling Heights 586-795-3800 WellnessTrainingInstitute.com Integrated Therapeutic M a s s a g e and Reiki Services with aromatherapy. Craniosacral, Meridian Light Touch, Shiatsu, Hot Stone, Deept Tissue, Swedish to help you feel your best. See ads pages 17, 33 & 55.

Mary Born, ND, CNHP, CNC 15831 Twelve Mile Rd. Southfield 248-623-2288 for appt. 248-559-6763 Mary@BornForHealth.com www.BornForHealth.com There’s hope! Over 25 years in natural health, Mary has helped people discard physical and emotional concerns. Experience her gentle, yet effective, vibrant health supports. Emotional healing, flower essences, aromatherapy, herbal energetics, Iridology, RMR testing, nutritional consulting, lectures and classes.

HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER 1777 Axtell Drive, Ste 203, Troy 248-435-6400 or 248-637-1830 HHCMI.com Help heal the world...starting with you! Offering alternative and holistic treatments, therapies and Reiki Classes.

Experience a holistic approach to wellbeing; focusing equally on mind, body and spirit. See ad page 22.

www.MHLAS.com

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING ADVANCED NUTRITIONAL SOLUTIONS John McLaughlin, MA, LLP, MS, D.Hom Lee Rossano-McLaughlin Rochester Hills • 248-652-4160 Custom nutritional planning, Detoxification, Hydroelectric therapy, SCENAR pain management, stress reduction/ relaxation, anti-aging & weight management, individualized menopause solutions, natural hormone supplements & homeopathic remedies. See ads pages 18 & 19.

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ORGANIC LAWNCARE

RAW FOOD

WELLNESS INSTITUTES

A-1 ORGANIC LAWNS, L.L.C.

BETH WILKE

WELLNESS TRAINING INSTITUTE

Complete Natural Lawn Application Products & Programs PO Box 874, Highland 248-889-7200, A-1OrganicLawns.com

Raw Food Teacher, Professional Speaker Information 586-899-8782 SensationalRawFoodDiet.com

39242 Dequindre, Ste 104, Sterling Heights 586-795-3800 HealthyHeartAndVascular.com

Eight years experience in raw food preparation, Beth teaches variety of dynamic classes to inspire you to new health/vitality levels. Her delicious food, high energy, and enthusiasm motivate students to achieve their own health goals.

A center dedicated to helping you live a better life utilizing medically proven techniques including yoga, bodywork, optimal nutrition and education, with the focus on making our clients experts in their own health & wellness. See ads pages 17, 33 & Opposite page.

We believe in protecting and preserving your family and home environment with natural fertilizers that use the power of nature to beautify your property.

See ad page 6.

BIO-TURF, LLC • 810-348-7547 Serving Oakland, Livingston & Genesee Lawn/tree care program that offers organic-based fertilizers, Free lawn analysis. Visit Bio-Turf.com.

REIKI JAYA’S HEALING BODYWORK

Children’s talent to endure stems from their ignorance of alternatives. ~ Maya Angelou

ORGANIC SALON CUTTING EDGE SALON 8331 S. State St. (M-15), Goodrich 4 miles North of Ortonville 810-636-5100 Organic Ammonia free products and services, foot detox, artificial nails, microdermabrasion facials and much more.

ORGANIC SPA

429 Walnut St., Rochester 248-652-8579 Jaya@JayasBodywork.com A gifted and advanced therapist with more than 3,000 hours of training in massage and healing.

Jaya’s hands are like a divining rod tjat detect amd relieve dysfunction and pain. Training in Healing Bodywork and Reiki available. Appts: 248-6014429.

SOOTHE YOUR SOUL Hannah Cornell-Schroeder 20 Hudson St, Oxford • 248-236-9855 Soothe-Your-Soul.com Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher. Reiki Classes - Level I, II, Master and Teacher. Ama Deus healing sessions. Life coaching.

Soothe-Your-Soul.com.

See ad page 30.

CONSHER ORGANIC SPA 966 E Maple, Birmingham 248-594-0360 ConsherSkinCare.com Consher Organic Spa is the ONLY raw organic spa in MI. Enjoy edible facials, massage and more. Voted #1 in Allure Magazine for Airbrush Tan. The owner Con Ciecko’s credentials include Reiki Master, Myomassologist, Skin Therapist, Ear Candling Tech, Airbrush Tan Artist, Permanant/Medical Tattoo Artist and Instructor.

PAIN RELIEF NEUROMUSCULAR WELLNESS CENTER, INC. Diane Lang, CNMT, NCTMB 38215 W. 10 Mile Road, Farmington Hills 248-471-4816 • NeuromuscularWellness.com We provide pain relief using soft tissue manipulation techniques. We’ll help you restore balance in and heal your body in the least amount of time.

Crowded classrooms and half-day sessions are a tragic waste of our greatest national resource – the minds of our children. ~ Walt Disney

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RESTAURANTS / CAFÉS MEZZA MEDITERRANEAN GRILLE 248-414-7000 212 W Fifth Ave., Royal Oak Delivery & catering available Middle Eastern, Italian, Turkish and Greek. Fresh fruit smoothies, r aw f r u i t a n d vegetable juices, hommous and appetizers. Soups, sandwiches and entrees. 10% off with this ad. See ad page xx.

VINEYARDS CAFÉ 32418 Northwestern Hwy, Farmington Hills 248-855-9463 VineyardDeli.com Introducing new vegan, gluten free entrees, soups and salads. Dine in or carry out. Receive FREE pound or entree with purchase of equal or lesser value. See ads pages 2 & 7.

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YOGA yoga HOUSE OF YOGA 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley 248-556-0992 HouseOfYoga.net Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin and J i v a m u k t i Yo g a classes. Our space offers a warm, safe and peaceful environment to explore your practice. Teacher Training (RYT 200).

JEWELS YOGA AND FITNESS 248-390-9270 JewelsYogaFitness.com Clarkston Something for everyone.

Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Pilates, Fitness, P r iva t e i n s t r u c t i o n , Massage, Mediation, Workshops, Discussion groups and more. WALK-INS AVAILABLE OR CLASS CARDS. NO EXPIRATION.

WELLNESS TRAINING INSTITUTE 39242 Dequindre Ste 104, Sterling Heights 586-795-3800 HealthyHeartAndVascular.com Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all age groups emphasizing resorative and therapeutic principles. Call for class schedules. See ads pages 17, 33 & Opposite page.

YOGA FOR LIFE 1194 S. Lapeer Rd., Lake Orion 248-693-9932 www.YogaFor-Life.com Yoga classes seven days a week. A variety of styles, including Anusara-inspired.

First class free! Registered Yoga School with the Yoga Alliance.

YOGA OASIS • 248-770-5388 Dixie Hwy, Clarkston • YogaOasisNow.com Yoga classes for every “body” restoring inner strength, health and restfulness.

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Studios, schools and other resources from our community, providing the best of Yoga..for you!

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Dr. Dangovian invites you to attend his talk: Three Keys To Wellness

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3683 W. Maple Rd @ Lasher Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

Our instructors have advanced training in yoga therapeutics. We specialize in helping those with injuries and chronic pain. Older bodies Welcome!

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YOGA Santosha (Sanskrit): Contentment, peace, gratitude

Reiki Level II Training Saturday, August 28th Noon until 7:00 pm ~Call for details~ More events in this month’s calendar.

Yoga Classes See this month’s Natural Awakenings Calendar and Ongoing Events sections for Yoga classes

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Saturday, October 2, 2010 10 am to 4 pm Lapeer Center Building • 425 County Center Dr. • Lapeer, MI

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Exhibitors, speakers, food and demonstrations throughout the day.

Learn about naturally healthy and sustainable living from Michigan businesses, practitioners and other professionals.

Now accepting applications for early registration.

Speakers • Exhibitors • Event Sponsors Proudly sponsored by:

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