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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.

Featuring: Stacey Kimbrell Author of the book "Living Balanced" and Toxic Chemical Specialist Stacey will be speaking about how you can live toxic-free, eat whole food nutrition and have the power to heal your body naturally.

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28 naturalpet 30 greenliving 35 healthykids 39 calendarofevents 44 ongoingevents

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 TITANS OF YOGA

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Lessons Distilled From a Lifetime of Disciplined Practices

by Johannes R. Fisslinger

20 FINDING A YOGA STYLE and Making It Meaningful

by Kim Childs

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22 LIVING ART

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Creativity Inspires Community

by Kirsten Broadfoot

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26 CREATIVE EXPRESSION

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32 CANCER UPDATE From the Functional Medicine Conference

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38 SALT YOUR WAY TO HEALTH

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he theme for this month, creativity, is always one of our favorites. At first glance, this topic might seem a bit of a departure from the norm for us. But when one has a good understanding of how creativity is so closely aligned with achieving and maintaining good health, both mental and physical, the connection makes sense.

There are many ways all of us can use our creativity to keep healthy. If in tune to "healing and/or therapy with creativity," modalities such as art and music might be the first that come to mind. The truth is, however, that just about any pastime one finds enjoyable that gets the creative juices flowing can be considered therapeutic, and therefore, healthy.

It's different for everyone, of course. For some it's painting, music, yoga or any one of a countless number of passions. For us, it's training and riding horses and martial arts that top the list. There are other secondary interests, of course (producing this magazine certainly qualifies as a major creative, and enjoyable, undertaking).

But with everything going on in our lives, these two activities help ground us, definitely keep us fit and make for a great therapeutic "escape," just to name a few of the benefits.

What is it for you? It could be a hobby or anything else you find rewarding. And it doesn't have to be glamorous. Something as seemingly simple as doing a crossword puzzle, reading a book, playing bingo, running or even going for a walk (with your pet?) all qualify. Sometimes the simplest tasks are the most therapeutic anyway, right?

Make sure you check out some of the different articles in this month's issue that illuminate just a few of the ways to take advantage of your creativity to keep healthy–both in mind and body.

Coming up this October 2nd is the 4th Annual Michigan Healthy Living and Sustainability Expo in Lapeer. Admission to the exhibits and speakers is free. We hope many of you can attend. You'll find details on the times, speakers and more at MHLexpo.com.

There are a number of other great events going on in our community, most of which you'll find included in this month's magazine. We'll be either attending or participating at all of these and hope you stop by and say hello.

Finally, later this month, the Fall 2010 issue of our new Natural Awakenings Healthy Pet magazine will come out. Our first issue was very well received, and was distributed to nearly 600 local businesses. We plan to build on that with this next issue. Did you miss picking one up? They're still available, as is the online/digital edition (all issues of Natural Awakenings of East Michigan's publications are available digitally). Just visit ReadNA.com for all of our current issues and archives.

One of our goals with Healthy Pet is to support the many organizations that devote their time and resources to making sure some of the less fortunate of our animal friends have good homes. If you know of a group dedicated to this, make sure they check out our website, MHLAS.com or NAHealthyPet.com, so they can take advantage of the opportunities in NA Healthy Pet. Until next month, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

By Mail: $30 (12 issues) Natural Awakenings P.O. Box 283 • Oxford, MI • 48371 Free Digital Subscription: www.ReadNA.com Natural Awakenings is printed using recycled newsprint and soy-based ink.

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newsbriefs Pilates Studio Launches Interactive Website

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easer Pilates announces the launch of their new interactive website at TeaserPilates.net created by Cheryl Heppard, owner of Healthy Business. The website includes information on classes, events and training and offers fast and easy navigation plus videos and an informational blog updated regularly.

Teaser Pilates offers a class and method for everyone. With more than three years in business, Teaser has been the choice for Miss Michigan contestants, including Kirsten Haglund, who went on to become Miss America in 2008.

Cheryl Finch, owner of Teaser Pilates, says “Our goal is always to give our clients the best service and experience when they choose Teaser Pilates. The new site will be our social networking hub and include an updated blog, and links to our pages on Facebook and Twitter.”

Teaser Pilates is located at 6960 Orchard Lake Rd., Suite 222, in West Bloomfield.248-737-6900.TeaserPilates@aol.com.

TeaserPilates.net. See Healthy Business ad page 39.

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FREE Training Introductions September 8th & 22nd, 2010 6:30-8:30 p.m.

For info. or to register, call:

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Educational Director/Trainer Jeremy Krauss & Osa Jackson Schulte, PhD PT, Continuity Assistant Trainer • 1-1 hands-on learning

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newsbriefs Clarkston Clinic Welcomes Certified Rolf Practitioner See how Kinesthetic Energy Work can reduce your stress and begin opening new horizons for your life.

Read Testimonials at EarthAlchemy.com Sessions by Phone, Skype or In-Person

Christine Hagey 248-643 4755

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he Downing Clinic welcomes certified Rolfer Kathleen Strauch. Rolfing is a technique that helps move the body back into proper alignment. When bony structures of the body are in balance and allow the force of gravity to flow naturally through the body, fewer demands are made on soft tissues, muscles, tendons and ligaments to compensate. When body parts are working properly and the structure is correct and integrated, movements flow more easily and good health and the sense of well-being are enhanced.

Rolfing can help with such things as scoliosis, poor posture, hip imbalance,

accidents, overuse, surgery, degeneration, and stroke. Rolfing also helps to relieve deep pain due to improper alignment of tissues.

Prior to becoming a Certified Rolfer, Kathleen was an attorney. After a car accident left her with pain and loss of function, she discovered rolfing.

She loves her new career and has helped many people during the many years she has been practicing.

The Downing Clinic is located at 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Suite 100, in Clarkston. 248-625-6677. For info visit: TheDowningClinic.com. See ad page 15.

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Free Hormone and Health Seminars held in Rochester Hills

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imeless Health & Beauty Medial Spa is hosting a free seminar each Wednesday during the month of September focused on the important elements of hormone balance in the body, weight loss, varicose vein therapy, chelation and detox therapy and much more.

"Bio Identical Hormones are often an essential aspect of maintaining and increasing health as men and women age," says the spa's Board Certified Dr. Madhu Subnani." Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, along with Oral and IV Nutrition, is quickly becoming the new source for longer, healthier lives. Our goal is to replenish those nutritional deficiencies and vital hormones."

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mone replacement as a method for weight loss.

"Many patients using the Timeless Health & Beauty Medical Spa weight loss program," she says, "are losing as much as one pound per day and achieving overall health."

The seminars take place Wednesday evenings from 7-8 p.m. throughout the month of September at Timeless Health & Beauty Medical Spa, 6854 North Rochester Road, Rochester Hills. RSVP is required as space is limited.

To register, for more information or a free consultation, call 248-840-7853 or visit TimelessMedicalSpa.com. See ad page 34.

Get GREEN at the Ferndale Live Green Fair

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f you are tired of all the stories about pollution and the destruction of our planet, then learn how to do something about it at the Live Green Fair coming to Ferndale this September 17-19.

The fair will feature Organic Food, Organic Hair Care, Natural Products, Vitamins, Supplements, Cosmetics, Soy Candles, Organic Pet Treats, Water Saving Rain Barrel Systems, Food Composters, Fair Trade Coffee, even a Green Funeral Home.

Visitors will be able to meet and speak with Holistic Doctors and Natural health professionals; learn from energy production experts in Solar, Wind and Geothermal power; and check out environmentally friendly vehicles. FREE samples of healthy food will be available as well.

The entire Live Green Fair will be powered by solar power courtesy of Solar Works.

The Funky Ferndale Art Fair will be going on at the same time, next door to the Live Green Fair, at Nine Mile and Woodward Avenue.

Admission to the event is free and there will be free music, samples, and even free speakers inside Affirmations on the corner of Nine Mile and Allen, one block from Woodward. Event hours are: Friday-4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday-10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday-11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information and speaker's schedules, or to become an exhibitor, visit LiveGreenFair.com. Live Green Fair is produced by Integrity Shows. See ad on outside back cover.

Seminar Helps Eliminate Blockages in the Body

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o you have an unhealed past and want some help getting beyond it?

Are you a therapist or professional counselor and desire to hasten your results? If so, then Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is for you.

Join instructor Deborah Lindsey, Ph.D., EFT-PRO for a hands on workshop October 1-3 at Radiant Beings in Chesterfield. Completion of this three day intensive training will qualify you as an EFT-ADV. EFT, often referred to as "energy tapping," is a safe and energetic healing technique that stimulates acupressure

points on the body to eliminate blockages that are causing or contributing to mental, emotional, physical or spiritual pain. Founded by Gary Craig, this technique espouses that all pain is based on a disruption in the body's energy system.

When you eliminate that disruption, the body returns to normal and the symptoms go away. Often times the response is immediate.

Contact Rennae for additional details at 586-949-0112. Radiant Beings is located at 25962 Knollwood South, in Chesterfield. See ad, page 9.

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Experience the Difference!

Our fresh healthy flavors are inspired by the Mediterranean*, but our atmosphere is inspired by Royal Oak.

The Bar is OPEN! Join us for Lunch, Dinner & Spirits (Weekend breakfast coming soon)

September Events: Reiki I & II • Friday, Sept. 10th - 6-9pm.

• Saturday, Sept. 11th - 9-4pm. $350 ($150 non-refundable deposit due at registration) Massage Reiki Craniosacral Therapy Life Coaching Meditation Gifts Aromatherapy Classes and much more

Reiki Master Class Sunday, Sept. 12th - 9-2pm. $225

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Full schedule on our website

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newsbriefs Local Business Addresses Age-old Problem of Wasted Food

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veryone ponders the problem of what to do with left-overs.

For restaurants, food prepping waste is an even greater problem than home food waste. In an effort to be both environmentally responsible and to set an example

Growing Connections Conference and Organic Harvest Festival

for other businesses, The Vineyards in Farmington Hills has incorporated a compost pile into its organic garden.

“This year we grew our own flax seed, which we use in our Flax Bars, a variety of herbs, an abundance of tomatoes, squash, zucchini and cucumbers just to name of few. All of these are used in our cooking,” says Ron Asmar, owner of Vineyards.

Vineyard Café & Catering is located at 32418 Northwestern Hwy. in Farmington Hills. 248-855-9463. VineyardDeli.com.

See ad page 17 & 22.

Celebratingg 10 yyears of education and good eating!

Sunday, September 19th, 2010 S 725 S. Adams, Birmingham www.HTNetwork.org

Healthy H ealthy Traditions Traditio Network presents

Jordan Rubin New York Times best-selling author, The Maker’s Diet Founder and CEO of the Garden of Life products 11 different classes to choose from with Dr. Brownstein, Dr. Ng and many more UÊ i> Ì ÞÊ-> ÌÊUÊ6 Ì> Ê ÊUÊ ` `Ê"Lià ÌÞÊ UÊ,i> Ê ÊUÊ >à VÊ ÕÌÀ Ì Michigan’s Largest One Day Organic Farmers Market Over 100 farmers and vendors supporting a healthy lifestyle Children’s programs, free demonstrations, great food Festival is Free, a full day of classes is $45 pre-registered

Visit www.HTNetwork.org for more information or call 248-828-8494 1-866-551-VITA

Dr. John Simon Woodside Holistic Veterinary Royal Oak 248.545.6630

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United Standard Systems 248.318.1554 Serious Water Treatment Professionals

Dr. Robert Rousseau, DDS, PC. Dr. John Lielais, DDS Telegraph Road Holistic Dentistry and Orthodontics 6405 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills 48301 248.642.5471

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www.alicehuangs.com Be Well Center

Equinox Drumming Circle

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oin Becky Stevens and Karen Webb from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. September 18 for a fall equinox celebration featuring a drumming circle and fire to drum in the new season.

Learn ancient techniques for clearing yourself, family, businesses and the State of Michigan.

Participants may also bring a list of people and situations you choose to clear. Bring a hand drum if you have one, a sack lunch, water bottle and lawn chair. Dress for outdoor weather.

Hot coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Cost is $100 for new participants or $50 for previous participants. Cash only Pre-registration necessary.

Held at the home of Karen Webb, Grosse Pointe. Call Becky Stevens to hold a place: 586-294-6540. See ad page 27.

BodyHealth Launches Optimum HCG Diet Program

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odyHealth, providers of nutritional supplements, announces the launch of their BodyHealth Optimum HCG Diet Program. Founder Dr. David Minkoff says, “This fast-acting, revolutionary weight-loss package is already gaining considerable interest from customers who are keen to follow a safe, healthy diet plan.”

BodyHealth Sales Manager Cindy Weaver explains: “What sets this weight-loss program apart from others on the market is the effectiveness of the homeopathic HCG (human chorionic gonadtrophin) drops in mobilizing body fat. The drops are taken in conjunction with two of our other products—a superior-quality protein supplement and a multivitamin—

which help to ensure retention of bone and muscle mass while fat is being lost.”

The drops are easy to administer, safe and convenient, and don’t rely upon drugs or stimulants to be effective.

Weaver notes that the drops are suitable for men and women, and when combined with a low-calorie diet, can provide continual weight loss.

BodyHealth manufactures and distributes a complete line of unique, cutting-edge nutritional supplements to support optimum health and detoxification.

Free Yoga Class Marks Two Year Anniversary

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oga for Life of Lake Orion celebrates two years in business with a free Family Yoga Class at 7:15 p.m. September 17. Free classes will also be held all day Saturday, September 18 until 6 p.m.

Yoga for Life is located at 1194 S. Lapeer Road, in Lake Orion. 248-693-9932.

YogaFor-Life.com. See ad page 54.

For more information, call 877-8043258 or visit BodyHealth.com. See ad page 47.

Counselor Establishes New Office in Utica

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ealthy living includes good physical habits. Equally important is good mental health. Colleen Micklas has now established Inner Peace Counseling in Utica to help patients acquire and maintain healthy inner peace in a friendly and safe environment. She will help identify areas of improvement as well as strengths. Inner Peace Counseling will hold a seminar on Healthy Relationships at 7 p.m. Monday, September 27 and at 1 p.m.

Micklas says she works on core issues to allow positive growth. Her approach to counseling starts with seeing the world through the eyes of the client, she says.

The practice is open to adults, children and adolescents. An adolescent group is now forming to give support to any teen going through a tough time.

Inner Peace Counseling is located at 48645 Van Dyke Suite 103 in Utica, just south of 22 Mile Rd. 248 659-2047.

Call 239-530-1377

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

Radiant Beings Holistic Center

25962 Knollwood S Chesterfield, MI Applegrove Plaza, 1/2 mi. N of 21 Mile on Gratiot

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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.

For more information or an appointment, call

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We Offer: Medical and Oncology massage, Acupuncture, Reiki, Reflexology, Wellness and Herbal consultations, and more…

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eginning September 7, Linda Sechrist, Naples Natural Awakenings Managing Editor, writer, and co-founder of Upstate Green Central Station, and Sharon J. Kleitsch, founder of The Connection Partners, will meet hundreds of “Cultural Creatives” and innovative individuals involved in many of the two million organizations already working to create sustainable communities intended to ensure a future for all.

Adding sustenance to make a healthy and savory “stone soup,” the duo will collect stories from each community as they travel to 11 cities in their Stone Soup Listening Tour and contribute them to the next “pot.” A much anticipated result: the truly savory and soulfully good soup story that sustains all. “At present, we believe that sustainable stories are disconnected and ineffectively unable transform, modify or enhance the momentum of the grassroots movement already taking place,” say Sechrist and Kleitsch.

Through their networks the women are connecting with regional non-profit, business, government and media leaders to support what they and others are doing in the tour cities.

“This creates a satisfying Stone Soup of true sustenance,” says Sechrist. “Many are already hosting conversations to address current issues. We’re just connecting the green dots, stirring the Stone Soup pot and will watch what happens,” adds Kleitsch.

The tour, in collaboration with 11 of the Natural Awakenings publishers, begins in San Diego on September 7th and ends in Greenville/Spartanburg (9/24). Stories, photos and video interviews will be posted on blog.naturalawakeningsmag.com, UpstateGreenCentralStation.com, YouGottaGoGreen.com, CircleConnections. com, You Tube, and Creative Loafing http:// tampa.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/ green as well as Facebook.

Contact Linda Sechrist, stonesoup@ naturalawakeningsmag.com or Sharon Joy Kleitsch, kleitsch@verizon.net.

communityspotlights Whole Health and Wellness Approach Creates Complete Wellness & Injury Solutions

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r. Jason Stanczak of Roseville's Michigan Spine Center is pleased to announce the renaming of his practice this month to Complete Wellness and Injury Solutions.

"The typical scenario," he says, "is: you go to your doctor for a health problem, and let’s say it’s for a digestive or thyroid problem which you cannot put up with any longer. Your doctor runs through the typical protocol and standard testing, diagnoses you with a general/generic condition and sends you off to the pharmacy with a prescription.

Time passes and the condition worsens, despite the medication that was suppose to help and heal your problem. Sound familiar?"

Dr. Jason Stanczak

"I see it every day in practice," he says. "This is why Michigan Spine Center has been renamed to Complete Wellness and Injury Solutions. We get to the bottom of what's causing the problem, give you answers–and solutions. And the solutions are all natural!"

"Unfortunately," says Dr. Stanczak, "most people only relate Chiropractic to spinal adjustments. However, not all health problems are spinal problems. While we are still experts in accident injuries and non-surgical spinal correction, we also use clinical nutrition guided by laboratory testing to find “optimal ranges” and NOT “normal ranges” in order to determine how to bring the body back into balance so you can live the healthy, drug free life you long for."

"Our whole health and wellness approach," he adds, "has made remarkable changes in peoples’ lives!"

Complete Wellness and Injury Solutions is located at 30325 Gratiot Ave., Roseville. For more information, call 586-774-6301. See ad page 14.

Become a Certified Hypnotherapist Presentation Deals With Negative Stress and Emotions

Next Course Begins September 26th Frank Garfield

• State Licensed School • Help People Reach Their Goals

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n Saturday, September 15th, from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m., White Rabbit Resources will present Meditation– A Survival Tool for the 21st Century: Dealing with Negative Stress and Negative Emotions at the Ferndale Public Library. The cost to attend is $6.00.

“Meditation is a nonreligious spiritual practice aimed at balancing the mind-body-emotional structure and unlocking the potential for happiness that we all have within us,” says White Rabbit Resource’s Drak Nikodijevic.

White Rabbit Resources, Inc. a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Michigan.

The Ferndale Public Library is located at 222 E. Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale. For more information, contact Terry Freel or Drak Nikodijevic, 248-227-7595.

• Supervised Practical Experience Cheryl Beshada

• Add a New Modality to Your Existing Practice

586-751-7500

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Specializing in: St. John Neuromuscular Therapy Optimum, highly effective results for those in chronic pain or those trying to avoid surgery.

Also: Swedish • Pregnancy • Deep Tissue If you’re looking for someone different, call Marilyn Reno

The Massage Connection 11111 Hall Road, Ste. 210-A • Utica

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$10 off your first 1 hour Swedish Massage visit

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healthbriefs

Flaxseed: a Natural Alternative to Cholesterol Drugs

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new study from Iowa State University’s Nutrition and Wellness Research Center may give men a way to combat high cholesterol without drugs—if they don’t mind sprinkling some flaxseed into their daily diet.

In the study, researchers examined the effects of eating flaxseed lignans (natural plant chemicals found in flaxseed) on 90 people diagnosed with high cholesterol. The results showed that consuming at least 150 milligrams per day (about three tablespoons) decreased cholesterol in men by just under 10 percent over the three months of the study. They did not see similar results in women.

Suzanne Hendrich, a professor of food science and human nutrition at the university who led the study, notes that the flaxseed tablets used in the research are not available in the United States, but sprinkling ground flaxseed on cereal and other foods can provide ample cholesterol-lowering flaxseed lignans. Ground flaxseed will oxidize over time, she says, possibly affecting its flavor as well as omega-3 content, so keep it fresh.

Clapping Hands Sharpens the Brain

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new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev reveals that handclapping songs boost the development of motor and cognitive skills in children ages 6 through 10. “We found that children in the first, second and third grades who sing these [kinds of] songs demonstrate skills absent in children who don’t take part in similar activities,” explains Dr. Idit Sulkin, of the university’s music science lab. “We also found that children who spontaneously perform handclapping songs in the yard during recess have neater handwriting, write better and make fewer spelling errors.”

Sulkin engaged several elementary school classrooms in a program of either music appreciation or hand-clapping songs for 10 weeks. With the hand-clapping group, she found that “Within a very short period of time, the children who until then hadn’t taken part in such activities caught up in their cognitive abilities to those who did.”

The children’s teachers believe that those who participate in such hand-clapping songs also exhibit better social integration.

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Just Dance!

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eniors who regularly put on their dancing shoes benefit from more than just having a good time. According to University of Missouri-Columbia researchers, participation by older adults in dance-based therapy can improve both their balance and walking speed, key factors in reducing the risk of falls and injury. The researchers used a program called the Lebed Method, based on a combination of low-impact dance steps, choreographed to music.

In the latest of a series of studies, volunteers at an independent-living community participated in 18 dance sessions over a two-month period. The seniors had so much fun that they continued dancing after the study concluded.

GRAPES AS MEDICINE

A diet rich in natural grapes—red, green and black—could slow a downhill progression from high blood pressure and insulin resistance to heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Scientists at the University of Michigan Health System believe that grapes’ naturally occurring antioxidants, known as phytochemicals, help reduce risk factors related to cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome, often a Type 2 diabetes precursor.

THE HUMAN HEART RENEWS ITSELF

Researchers at Karolinska Institute, a leading medical university in Sweden, have demonstrated that contrary to conventional theory, heart cells are able to regenerate themselves.

Examining the heart tissue of 50 people over the course of four years, the researchers found that new heart cells appeared to replace older ones at a rate of approximately 1 percent per year in people in their 20s, falling to 0.5 percent per year by age 75. Scientists now hope to find ways to stimulate this natural regeneration of heart cells as a way to avoid heart transplants and help people recover from heart attacks.

WHEN MORE ISN’T BETTER

In recent years, multiple studies have touted the benefits of following a diet rich in antioxidant vitamins such as C and E. Now, new findings show that while antioxidant-rich foods are fine when eaten in large quantities, taking too many antioxidants in supplement form can put our health at risk.

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute report that many people take way too many vitamins, believing that if a little is good, a lot must be better—but that is not the case. “If you are taking 10 or 100 times the amount in a daily multivitamin, you may be predisposing your cells to developing cancer,â€? warns institute Director Dr. Eduardo MarbĂĄn, who led the study.

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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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There is another way. ARC3D is a non-surgical approach to scoliosis treatment. Early studies show that it is effective in reducing spinal curvature in a short period of time.

This treatment procedure is available at the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center in Grand Blanc. This is the only clinic in Michigan certified to administer this treatment.

However, this treatment is not for everyone. Prospective patients are first tested to see if they respond to the rehabilitative procedures used in ARC3D. Because every patient is different, treatment plans are individually tailored to the needs of each patient.

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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Sound Play

Birds, Like Humans, Sing Just Because They Can Animal researchers like Gisela Kaplan, Ph.D., and Irene Pepperberg, Ph.D., have determined that birds not only sing to communicate daily needs, many engage in sound play, most often when they’re alone, but sometimes also when humans are present.

Some species continually improvise their singing with new elements, phrases and sequences, reports Kaplan, a professor at the Research Centre for Neuroscience and Animal Behaviour at the University of New England, Australia. Nightingales and canaries are among the avian virtuosos, reinventing their repertoire in each successive season, while the brown thrasher may hold the record at close to 2,000 song types. Nightingales, she notes, organize their compositions according to rules of construction similar to the way humans use syntax. These birds even create distinctive phrases that identify them as individuals.

Kaplan’s own recordings of Australian magpies reveal how the bird’s voice moves across four octaves, varies its phrasing between staccato and legato, and embellishes sequences with vibrato, trills or deep overtones. More, it will close a completed song with a signature phrase, in much the same way that a painter initials a finished canvas.

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Be Present in the Moment

For the first time, organizers of National Yoga Month have collected in one place insights on health, happiness and enlightenment from contemporary practitioners who are deemed by their peers as world titans of yoga.

Yoga… is about the power of now, being present in the moment. Anytime, [you can] take a few deep breaths and find a peaceful space within. ~ Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit

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he essence of yoga, no matter its style, is a journey of selfdiscovery and transformation. It becomes a way of life that embraces a system of physical science, while honoring the quest for mental and emotional stability and balance. Millions of U.S. practitioners of all ages enjoy the benefits of increased flexibility and muscle strength, better posture and alignment, and decreased stress. As their practice deepens, they also experience yoga’s larger gift: a body/mind attunement that nurtures mental clarity, emotional composure and a greater sense of overall well-being.

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Enjoy the moment; don’t be inhibited by the past or future. You are in a timeless space, connected to the infinite. ~ Sharon Gannon, co-creator of Jiva Mukti Yoga Try this healing exercise: Sit up, put your hands in your lap, close your eyes and watch your breath. Take 30 seconds to enjoy this moment, right now, being present… and connecting with your inner smile. ~ Lilias Folan, called the “First Lady of Yoga” since her 1972 PBS series, Lilias! Yoga and You

Focus on the Breath If you bring your attention to your breathing, you become present; develop this muscle of being present by focusing on the breath. ~ Bryan Kest, creator of Power Yoga

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Experience Health and Oneness with the Body Regular practice is key. Inevitably, if you do the postures enough, there’s magic to them. Even if you [begin with] no intention, yoga leads you to a state of union. Practicing yoga helps you remember that you’re already perfect, already free. ~ Sara Ivanhoe, creator of bestselling yoga DVDs If you don’t feel good in your body—if you can’t move forward with ease and not dis-ease—how can you feel good about anything? Yoga… makes us feel good about the bodies we are in. ~ Beth Shaw

expression of consciousness, an expression of God. ~ Kim Eng, Qi Flow yoga teacher and partner of author Eckhart Tolle Yoga helps you [let go of] attachment to material things and empowers your soul. ~ Rajahshree Choudhury The essence of yoga is truth and love… willingness to embrace the God that is within, recognizing that we are all connected. ~ Seane Corn, internationally celebrated yoga teacher Johannes R. Fisslinger is the co-founder of National Yoga Month and founder of YogaRecess in Schools. Both initiatives are coordinated by the Yoga Health Foundation. For information about free local yoga classes and events in September and the new Titans of Yoga DVD, featuring 25 masters of yoga and meditation now available through yoga teachers and studios, visit YogaMonth.org.

Yoga strengthens our life force and makes us stronger from deep inside; it builds life energy, prana, chi. ~ Vinnie Marino, Vinyasa flow teacher who employs music styles ranging from trance to rock

Strengthen the Mind through Meditation The real power of yoga is in meditation, the qualities of the mind behind the action. Bring these meditative qualities into the physical practice, and it becomes meditation in motion. ~ Bryan Kest Learn to concentrate on your mantra, your sacred words that you recite over and over again. My favorite is, “Let go… just let it go…” ~ David Life, co-creator of Jiva Mukti yoga Practice pranayama [regulation of the breath] and meditation to improve concentration and the power of your mind. The mind creates emotions and thoughts; when the mind is healthy, the body and mind connect. Then you really find your soul essence, your consciousness. ~ Rajashree Choudhury, teacher of Bikram yoga

Experience Oneness with the Spirit For energy to be flowing, you have to be in tune and in balance not only with the nature around you, but [with] something that’s deeper inside you. This energy that’s in you, in me, in plants and animals, is the pure energy, the one life that connects us all. Who you are is an

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SEANE CORN FINDING A YOGA STYLE AND MAKING IT MEANINGFUL

by Kim Childs

Seane Corn, a yoga superstar featured on magazine covers and Oprah.com, has been practicing yoga for 23 years and teaching for well over a decade. She has also taken her yoga “off the mat,” inspiring activism and raising funds for programs around the world that serve at-risk youth and AIDS/HIV treatment and prevention.

Natural Awakenings asked this renowned teacher to share her advice on choosing a style of yoga and creating a home practice.

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orn observes that personality may initially predispose a student to prefer one style of yoga over another. “For example, the style of yoga I teach is Vinyasa, a fluid form of yoga,” she says. “It tends to draw people who are more athletic and perhaps more goal-oriented or self-competitive—those who prefer a practice that feels more like a workout.”

This style of so-called flow yoga can also be very emotionally therapeutic, she adds.

Students who want to try more vigorous yoga styles like Vinyasa or Ashtanga should have a basic understanding of how to build yoga asanas (postures), integrate the breath and work with their body’s flexibility. “In my dream world, students would know that there are techniques they need to understand before they approach a more challenging or fluid practice,” says Corn. “That would mean either going to a very beginner-level class or an Iyengar class. For some students, that may feel too slow, but it’s providing the appropriate information that’s going to give them longevity in their practice.”

Likewise, she recommends Iyengar if an individual is recovering from an injury.

Without proper technique, students can compromise their knees, lower backs and necks, Corn counsels. She explains that while Iyengar is quite a methodical and precise style for teaching fundamentals, styles like Kripalu, characterized as “meditation in motion,” can be more forgiving.

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Once people begin to practice, physical and life changes may lead to the exploration of other styles. This is true for Corn, who has studied many traditions over the years.

“When I was younger, I wouldn’t have considered an Iyengar or a Kripalu class,” she recalls. “It was only Ashtanga or Vinyasa. Now that I’m in my 40s—or even back in my 30s—I’ve wanted a deeper practice that has more space and more areas of stillness and connection, which seems to match my growth as a person.”

For those who are grounded in yoga fundamentals and want a home practice, Corn recommends setting aside 30 minutes to an hour at least three days a week. “If you have a half-hour, I would recommend 10 minutes of sun salutes, 10 minutes of standing poses and 10 minutes of backbends, forward bends and a resting pose.”

Turn off phones and other distractions, she advises, and focus. The more sacred, intentional and meaningful a home practice is, the more likely one is to regard it as more than an exercise routine. “I set up an altar with things that are important to

me,” remarks Corn. “When I put my palms together, I’ll set an intention and ask Spirit that the practice be a reflection of my devotion, a dedication to something greater than myself.”

At 43, Corn credits her yoga practice and diet (avoiding meat, fish, dairy, sugar, alcohol, caffeine and chemical additives) with maintaining her good health. “My bones are strong, my muscles and joints are quite supple, and my hormonal system is in really good shape,” she reports. “I don’t have PMS or other [premenopausal] symptoms and my skin looks good and clear. More importantly, I’m just very comfortable in my body and confident on my feet.”

As with any physical undertaking, anyone with a pre-existing injury or medical condition should consult a doctor before beginning a yoga practice. Corn advises students to, “Find a teacher who can meet you where you are.” Once on the mat, she says, explore what feels right and allow your practice to evolve as you do.

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For 100 days, contributing individuals could do whatever they liked for the assigned hour, but the most astounding revelation for all was the ways in which life came to life before their eyes (OneAnd Other.co.uk).

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Anyone can come and create in the space, display their arts and crafts or just sit, talk, brainstorm and share the good energy. This laid back, yet intimate, contribution to community life ranges from plays and exhibitions to communal paintings (ArtLabFortCollins.org).

Tom Borrup, a creative community builder in Minneapolis, sees such everyday cultural expressions as crucial reservoirs of community spirit (CommunityAndCulture.com). He notes that festivals, recurring gatherings in parks, gardens or community centers and artistic activities of all stripes that generate and sustain group traditions build community and contribute to everyone’s quality of life.

Working with the Senses “Art has been the means of keeping alive the senses of purpose…” ~ John Dewey Artful togetherness is woven into the very fabric of community life through what often appears to be everyday utilitarian activities, such as group gardening, sewing, building, painting and cooking. In sharing time and space, we gain a sense of nurturing and realize ways to hold onto the distinction of a place. In the best scenarios, we honor cherished traditions and remain open to learning and reinvention by accepting and incorporating new ideas from unlikely places.

ple (BozemanYarnShop.com). The owners host monthly knit-alongs, spinning and weaving circles and knit-for-a-cause events. In New Jersey, a community of volunteers with the Blankie Depot has crafted some 147,000 blankets and other comforting goods for needful youngsters since 1999 (BlankieDepo.org). The Sewful Austin group in Texas, on the other hand, just gets people together to have fun and share ideas for sewing projects (Meetup.com/Sewful-Austin).

Coffee shops, too, can get in on the act. Dogleg Coffeehouse, in Bandera, Texas, (DoglegCoffeehouse.com) is the site of a free monthly art class led by local artists. They’ve sparked a growing community of folks creating new life for repurposed and re-found items.

Spontaneous expression is commonly found in open studios or houses, as groups of artists and others meet to paint, draw, sculpt or mold. Community art collectives like Rock Paper Scissors, in Oakland, California, are hot spots for activities ranging from art walks and talks to writer readings. A volunteerrun organization, RPS fosters all forms of community arts, crafts and performances through collaborative sharing of ideas, skills and resources aimed to strengthen a sense of community (rpsCollective.org).

Other artists, like Susan Wood, of SusieQ Art based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, move outside the studio to facilitate the co-creation of art in public

… Unleashing indwelling voices Beyond the creative command of our hands, it also feels good to unleash our bodies and expand the scope of our voices. The modern-day resurrection of drum circles, for instance, is giving new life to dance socials. Based upon one of humanity’s most ancient forms of gathering and sharing within and across communities, loosely structured drumming events around the world leave plenty of room for spontaneous jamming.

Fans view the drum as an especially powerful instrument relating to the human body, as it mimicks the beat of the human heart. Waleska Sallaberry relates that their Natural Awakenings’ Drumming Circle in Puerto Rico tops 600 participants a month. (Find existing drum circles by state or find out how to

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We can also create a storytelling event of our own. Ask any informal gathering of new and old friends to each create their own six-word memoir in a round robin event and be amazed at what memories are instantly created. Enjoy checking out and sharing such six-word autobiographies at Smith Magazine (SmithMag.net).

Finally, there are celebratory events at which all kinds of vibrant creative forms come together in one place.

In Naples, Florida, Live Art meets in various places around town for onthe-spot performance music, painting, fire-spinning, poetry, dance and body painting. It’s a constantly evolving work in progress, sometimes scheduled and sometimes spontaneous, but always full of people having fun together.

In New York, the Horse Trade Theater Group is well known for its independent talent and events, featuring open mic, improv, dance and other “drafts in development,” as they nourish the organic advancement of community (HorseTrade.info). The Windmill Market, in Fairhope, Alabama, offers yet another twist—bringing food, textiles, film, antiques and plants together. Part farmers’ market, part craft fair and part

community garden, it’s all about nurturing the fiber of community (Windmill Market.org).

Of course, the ultimate in structure and spontaneity may be the extraordinary Burning Man Project, an annual art event and temporary community based on self-expression and selfreliance in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. This year’s theme is “Metropolis: The Life of Cities.” (For details of the August 30-September 6, event, visit BurningMan.com.)

Expanding and Amplifying Interconnections “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” ~ Albert Einstein While the Burning Man Project is significant for its magnitude and sheer eclecticism, it is temporary, its existence imprinted mainly in the memories of participants. But most creative communities exist like Russian dolls, nested inside other communities and networks of creative activity. These orchestrated inter-community initiatives can transform a neighborhood’s or city’s wellbeing on multiple levels. Vehicles vary widely, but here are a few examples to get the creative juices flowing.

One Book, One City local reading programs, like the ones in Chicago, Denver, Malibu, San Diego, Philadelphia and Seattle, engage a whole community in choosing a book to read over a period of time. Readers then come together to participate in a variety of related events. The idea was the 1998 brainchild of Nancy Pearl at the Washington Center for the Book at The Seattle Public Library. Many communities choose to feature a local author, and this decision is often socially transformative.

At the other end of the spectrum, Flash Mobs entail large groups of volunteers who appear to spontaneously perform a clever act of theater in a public space for a brief period of time. Initially designed as a combined social experiment and form of performance art, the first flash mob occurred at Macy’s in New York City in 2003, organized by Bill Wasik, of Harper’s Magazine.

Flash mobs have since appeared all over the country; some more structured than others, but always evoking the feeling that they are happening on the spur of the moment. Whether dramatic or musically inclined, they’re always designed to make us become truly present in our environment; their brilliance is the connection they spark between the actions of the mob and the place we inhabit as an audience. (See YouTube.com, search Frozen Grand Central Station.)

Public participation is the name of the global game with International Pillowfight Day, as communities come together with pillows to play. Part of the Urban Playground Movement, the idea is to reclaim public space for play, away from advertising and consumerism (PillowFightDay.com).

Taking a cue from “A Day in the Life” photography projects, World Pinhole Photography Day (PinHoleDay.org) recruits everyday people to create a pinhole camera and take a picture of something in their local community. It happens on the same day, usually the last Sunday in April.

Everyone then loads their images onto the collective website to beget a global gallery of images.

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ounting scientific evidence makes it clear that personal creative expression, once perceived as a luxury, sideline or hobby in our busy lives, is in fact a keystone of our most healthy and worthwhile activities. In infinitely varied and pleasurable forms, creative practices can move us beyond artful living to also serve as a vehicle for healing.

When we appreciate others’ creativity, or better yet, actively bring creativity to bear in our own experiences, such participation shapes our sense of self and can render physical and emotional benefits. Studies published in Time and MuSICA (Music and Science Information Computer Archive), for example, have shown that music is a powerful ally. Listening and playing music not only helps us manage our moods and emotions, it also works to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol, repair and regenerate brain neurons, calm anxiety and regulate heart rate.

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A study done by the University of California-Irvine, for example, proved that an important link exists between exposure to music and human intelligence, stating that, “Music trains the brain for higher forms of thinking.” A concurring report by the American Music Conference concluded that kids who play a musical instrument are 52 percent more likely to go on to college. Today, children who study the arts continue to outperform non-arts students on Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT) by an average of 59 points in verbal skills and 44 points in math skills, according to a College Board study compiled in 2001 by the Music Educators National Conference.

As well as helping the young to mature, creative outlets help the mature stay young. “A lot of our brain is devoted to movement,” notes Kelly G. Lambert, a professor who chairs the psychology department at Randolph-Macon College, in Ashland, Virginia. “Thus, hobbies and activities that use our hands are engaging in more of our brain’s real estate.”

Experts theorize that hands-on activities such as cooking, gardening, making jewelry, crocheting and sculpting may work to enhance mental clarity, because they activate additional parts of the brain.

As we age, managing life’s challenges becomes especially important to overall health and well-being. A regular creative practice helps, according to Manhattan psychologist Dr. Joseph Cilona. “Creative activities can be highly beneficial in the management of stress,” he believes, “particularly the stressors associated with chronic life issues, such as coping with physical illness, a demanding job or troublesome relationships.” As a result, he says, “Individuals can experience a decrease in stress, anxiety and uncomfortable physical symptoms and improvement in symptoms of depression.”

Help for Families Art-based projects open a channel to express difficult feelings and insights. These can be especially helpful for individuals facing conflict or transition, for those recovering from substance abuse and for victims of abuse or trauma. Art therapy—a guided, clinical application of creative practices—is one of therapeutic medicine’s fastest growing fields.

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Rachel Brandoff, a licensed art therapist and co-founder of the Creative Arts Therapies Center in New York City remarks, “I’ve seen families be drawn together through their own creativity and develop abilities to overcome difficult and often dividing circumstances. Creativity can foster new ways of thinking that allow individuals to find resourceful new ways of being in their world.”

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et’s face it, a smelly A gentle doggie Snazzy-Pet Full Service Mobile Grooming, in Atlanta. pet can put a serious massage helps “People realize that it’s imdamper on cuddle time. Proper grooming can end bath time on portant to do the right thing for them.” help dogs not only look But how often should good, but feel better, as well. a soothing note. the family dog get a sudsy “Extreme matting can rubdown? That depends on the dog, cause a health risk to pets,” explains DeAndre Upton, a registered veterinary Upton says. “Dogs that stay in the house don’t need baths as frequently technician in Conyers, Georgia. “Dogs have a natural amount of yeast and as dogs that spend more time outside.

Once a month is a good general rule of bacteria on their skin, and matting thumb; your nose will tell you when it’s causes moisture to be trapped under time to take action.” the coat, leading to hot spots and exHere are the professional tips cessive itching, which increases the risk Bryant follows to make bath time betof staph infections.”

Perhaps that’s why pet owners today ter for everybody: spend billions of dollars on grooming Comfort is key: Create a comfortproducts, according to the American Pet able workspace. Place necessary items Products Association. “People just look within reach, including shampoo, a at pets differently today; they rubber brush for massaging the animal are members of the and a towel. “Bathing two big dogs family now,” remarks back-to-back can easily leave you Michael Bryant, with an achy back,” Bryant observes. owner of “I sit pets on a small, sturdy table in the shower so that I can do much less bending.”

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sure to monitor the water temperature.

In warm months, bathing the dog outside means less mess and a shorter drying time. “I set the nozzle to mist and let the water fall onto the dog’s body,” he advises. “This helps his body more easily acclimate to the cooler water temperature.”

Take your time: Some dogs just don’t like bath time, no matter how much you coax or cajole or crank up your temper. To handle fussy dogs, apply plenty of patience. It also helps to have a few of the animal’s favorite treats on hand. In working with bath-shy dogs, this professional groomer finds that gentle and slow is the way to go.

Regardless of how messy the process gets, avoid getting excess water in the dog’s ear canal, because it can lead to ear infections. Bryant recommends drying the dog completely before cleaning its ears. Use an ear cleaner with a drying solution to remove wax or debris.

Don’t neglect the paws: Keep nails trimmed regularly. Bryant notes that many pet owners are anxious about clipping a pet’s nails and fear accidentally cutting off too much. He suggests seeking professional advice. Ask your groomer or vet assistant for a five-minute lesson on the finer points of using pet nail clippers to deliver a clean cut.

It can save a lot of anxiety.

Longhaired dogs also need the hair trimmed between their paw pads. “Most people have hardwood or tile floors, and it can be difficult for a dog to get around on those hard surfaces if their hair is too long,” he cautions.

Use a good shampoo, followed by a thorough rinse: A dog’s skin has a different pH level than ours, so avoid using human hair care products.

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“In most cases, no other pet care professional will spend more one-on-one time with your pet than your groomer.

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rinse all shampoo from the dog’s body,” he says. Conditioner is not essential unless the pet has long hair or is prone to matting. Dogs with long hair also need a good combing while the fur is still damp; otherwise, they are ready for a thorough rubdown with a thick towel.

Finally, a gentle doggie massage helps end bath time on a soothing note.

It pays to hire pros: Getting your dog groomed can be a costly investment, but the price includes more than a fluff and cut. “Each time your pet is professionally groomed, he is actually

examined from head to toe,” Bryant reports. “I have discovered teeth problems, joint problems, and hair and skin problems that many of my clients never would have noticed.”

Morieka V. Johnson is a freelance writer who frequently writes about pet issues and shares her Atlanta home with Lulu, a precocious pooch. Her weekly advice column on reducing carbon footprints, one toe at a time, appears on MNN. com. Email Morieka@gmail.com.

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The Scrap Exchange also provides an in-house art gallery to show off the work of local artists who turn recycled materials into crafts such as handmade bags, metal sculptures and jewelry.

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Similar programs are available throughout the country. The Scroungers’ Center for Reusable Art Parts has graced San Francisco since the 1970s; participants learn about different crafts and art techniques in its unique workshops.

Creative Reuse Pittsburgh, a relative newcomer, collects reusable discards from businesses and other organizations in its region, offers hands-on creative arts programs and hosts booths at local arts festivals.

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ancer affects all of us. We all know someone touched by it, and sometimes that person is ourselves. A conference in California, “Confronting Cancer as a Chronic Disease” explained a new approach. It centered on what people can do to live with cancer and still sustain a healthy life.

This new way of thinking about cancer recognizes that for a substantial number of people, cancer does not progress nor does it go away. The cancer remains stable, held in check by the patients’ immune systems and healthier bodies through improved lifestyle choices. Cancer often becomes a long-term disease instead of a life-threatening one.

Probably the most important measure that individuals can take to help prevent cancer is to eat well. All of us are fighting off cancer all the time. Whether cancer gets a toehold or not depends very much on what you eat. Eating well means including fruits and vegetables every day in our diets. Try for five colors a day because each color provides the body with different cancer-fighting tools.

Try to eat greens every day, less total fat (especially from meat, dairy, corn and safflower oil), enough omega-3 oils from fish, flax, walnut or canola oils. Don’t eat processed, convenience, and shelf-stable foods. As I ask patients, “Do you really want to eat something that can be shelf-stable for three years?”

Eating fresh organic foods produced locally has many benefits.

Sugar feeds cancer, and the spike in insulin that comes after eating sugary foods allows sugar into the cells and causes cancer to grow. Remember that white flour and refined foods that are quickly converted to sugar have the same effect.

The other part of staying well is to exercise. The basic recommendation for exercise is a 30-minute workout five to seven days a week.

This can be as simple as walking, but more rigorous aerobic exercise is even more beneficial. “The body is intended to move and be used,” Dr. Kovalcik says. A most important point is that the combination of eating right and exercising offers more benefits than

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Other treatments being used in some centers involve timing chemo doses to the times the tumor is most rapidly dividing, thus increasing effectiveness of the drugs.

Another uses freshly harvested tumor cells from surgery to test various chemo drugs to see which ones actually kill the cancer cells. Targeted therapy aimed to act at specific receptor cells on the patient’s cancer provides a more individual treatment approach. Diagnostic tests to detect proteins of many cancer types in the urine are on the horizon.

The Downing Clinic does not treat cancer, but it does support patients with cancer in whatever treatment programs they select. They believe that patients should be informed about their options in treatment, including traditional and alternative approaches. As a part of good preventive medicine, the clinic may assess patients’ status related to risk of getting cancer through a variety of tests which allows for finding and correcting imbalances long before a cancer manifests. A primary philosophy at the clinic is to tailor the lab tests and treatments to each individual’s special case. Cancer is something we all come across in our lives, but it is also something we can now live with and hopefully defeat.

Laura Kovalcik, DO, FACOI, boardCertified in Internal Medicine has been the owner of The Downing Clinic since 2005.

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This outing doesn’t have to mean

At NationalZoo.si.edu kids can Search “Wanda” to help Wanda the wood thrush find her way home to her nesting site, and listen to songs from the bird of the day.

sacrifice, either; you can still visit Aunt Stella or go waterskiing. Planning ahead makes it possible to include unforgettable memories of wildlife in action, as adventurous observations of the animals create family lore, educate and perhaps, bring life lessons.

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Reshape Your Smile and Change Your Life hese words can not express the of working women agree that cosmetic

degree of my appreciation and gratitude for the quality of my dental health, and indeed the quality of my life,” says Ron J., of Shelby Township, Michigan. “As a 64 year old, my case was complex due to excessive tooth decay and wear. When I smiled my teeth did not show.” “My situation has a happy ending,” he says. “Dr. Heather Pranzarone Stratton knew exactly what was needed. And after completely explaining the treatment to me, she performed a reconstruction of my teeth and a bite correction. I now have a great smile and notice that others are returning my smile much more often.

The combination of having a friendly smile and improved hearing, has greatly improved my life. Thank you so much Dr. Heather!”

A smile is a very simple thing that means a lot. It can transform the world around you and revive the lonely spirit of a person. Having crooked or misaligned teeth can have a serious impact on your confidence and your life. There are many reasons that inspire people to change and improve their smile. Are you the only one not smiling in your holiday photos?

Do you feel self conscious when giving a presentation at work? You are not alone, with surveys showing that a huge proportion of people in the Western world would change something about their smile if they had the chance. From aging baby boomers to brides and grooms-tobe to job seekers, patients are getting the smile they've always wanted.

New research has shown more than half of brides-to-be and about 40% of grooms-to-be consider cosmetic dentistry. About 60% of women have considered teeth whitening and 75% of men have considered porcelain veneers.

With the recession underway and thousands of people out of work, the job hunt has become more and more competitive.

While a great resume, strong interview skills and a solid work history play a role in the interview process, looks still matter. A recent telephone survey indicates that 73% of working women believe that their good looks help them climb up the corporate ladder quickly; 80%

procedures can increase self-confidence and self-esteem, making it much easier to perform better at the job (especially in ‘visible’ positions such as sales, marketing or PR), and to get another job quickly.

According to Dr. Stratton, she has had more requests recently for services like teeth whitening and even porcelain veneers. “People want to feel confident in life, when they walk in the room for an interview, when they walk down the aisle, or when the meet someone new; they want to put on their best smile.

If their teeth are stained or crooked, they may not feel comfortable doing that. A lot of their true personality can be hidden behind a tarnished smile.”

At HPS Advanced Dental Care, Dr. Stratton sees many patients who are looking to improve their smile. Dr. Stratton further commented, “A simple procedure like whitening the teeth can take years off of someone’s appearance. In today’s career marketplace, every little edge helps.”

HPS Advanced Dental Care offers many different options for people who want to brighten their smile or straighten crooked teeth. Clear braces like Invisalign are a popular alternative for teens and adults looking for a discreet way to straighten teeth. And in as little as 1 hour, patients can get brighter, whiter teeth, with the removal of stains caused by tobacco, coffee, red wine, soda and more.

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where butterflies congregate, birds flock or the antelope play. Start with likely local sources of information like a nature center or county extension service, or even parks and recreation staff, for news of animal activity close to home.

The Internet is a great resource to tap into the big picture of animal migrations. Good places to look include the nonprofit World Wildlife Fund (WorldWildlife.org; enter “migration” in the Search Site box), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (fws.gov; choose a region from the dropdown menu), and the kid-friendly Nature Rocks (Nature Rocks.org), where entering a local zip code pulls up all sorts of nearby resources. Plus, community and school librarians are sure to be helpful.

Once you know where you are going and why, a strategy is in order.

The best natural migration corridors are along mountain ridges, river valleys and coastlines, yet it’s possible to see migrating animals just about anywhere.

Migration Highlights Every year, starting in October, a spectacular congregation of 25,000 monarch butterflies takes place in Pacific Grove, outside of San Francisco. The overwintering insects’ habits are so reliable that the city calls itself, “Butterfly Town, USA,” and levies a fine for bothering the bugs.

Each fall in Ohio, huge flocks of southbound shorebirds put on a show in several areas along Lake Erie known for superior viewing. Observation points include the Magee Marsh State Wildlife

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Area and Ottawa Wildlife Refuge, both part of a national Regional Shorebird Reserve, as well the Kildeer Plains and Big Island wildlife areas further inland.

Seasonal residents in Florida aren’t called “snowbirds” for nothing. This subtropical peninsula is either a destination or way station for hundreds of migrating species.

Fish, too, perform their own annual odyssey. Down in the Florida Keys, sailfish, grouper, kingfish and cobia are around in the fall and winter, species that you won’t catch in the summertime.

Bison, which once numbered in the millions and roamed the central and western plains from Colorado to Texas before being hunted to near extinction, have recovered in managed herds in Yellowstone National Park and on private ranches. These splendid animals, along with elk, pronghorn antelope, mule deer and bighorn sheep, undergo an annual altitudinal migration among mountain foothills in the face of winter’s arrival.

They do it not so much because of the temperature change, but the impending

scarcity of food. Park rangers can tell you the best spots to observe this vanishing phenomenon.

Look up over New York and Toronto to witness thousands of Canada geese making their seasonal pilgrimage in their signature, V-shaped formations marked by unmistakable honking. On their way from Hudson Bay to sunnier climes, migrating geese can become an iconic symbol for young children, graphically pointing out the way that wild animals move about the Earth.

Scores of them land for a pit stop in the Chesapeake Bay region and near Midwest lakes.

As many as 25 migrating species of birds fly to Puerto Rico en route to their

winter quarters further south.

There, thousands of American coots and American wigeons, northern pintails, blue-winged teals and other waterfowl present delightful displays.

What to Bring

Binoculars are a must for any wildlife trip, together with a field guide for identification, camera and journal. Bring along art materials and kids can have fun creating a work of art or science fair project. Scouts can work on assignments for merit badges, too.

Afterward, back at home, review what each child thinks was the best part of the experience and discuss where they might want to go next.

You’ll discover that for nurturing a meaningful bond with Earth’s creatures, nothing can replace witnessing nature in the wild.

Martin Miron is a freelance writer in Naples, FL. Connect at emem.creative@gmail.com.

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Birds — Early morning often provides great views of birds just finished with all-night flights. As the sun starts to rise, some birds that find themselves out over ocean waters or above the Great Lakes will suddenly head for the nearest land. Hundreds of birds can come pouring inland at these times, among them thrushes, warblers, vireos and tanagers.

During daylight hours, the skies can be filled with everything from white pelicans to bobolinks. Expect lots of shorebirds, cormorants, terns and gulls at the seaside and hawks, swifts, flickers, jays, swallows and robins overhead almost everywhere.

Butterflies — Most people have heard about monarchs and their fall migrations to the mountains of southern Mexico, but lots of other butterflies travel in autumn. Some even head north.

Watch in the same places that bird migrants concentrate for American ladies, question marks, red admirals, and the more abundant monarchs—all moving southward. By contrast, cloudless sulphurs may be headed north in the fall, as their southern populations expand, and painted ladies and common buckeyes may be flying north or south.

Dragonflies — Dragonfly watching is coming into its own on the North American nature scene. Several books have appeared to help folks tell these handsome creatures apart.

A small number of dragonfly species migrate in substantial numbers during the fall. Look for the monster green darner in particular and the world’s most cosmopolitan dragonfly, the wandering glider. Others include

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Mammals — Mammal watching is not nearly as easy as bird or insect watching. It usually involves some trekking, and they’re not terribly cooperative subjects. Still, the rewards can be considerable.

Among the migratory mammals worth watching are some species of bats (hoary, silver-haired and red), which can occasionally be seen flying south during daylight hours along shorelines or even over bodies of water. Marine mammals may be observed from boats or coastal promontories. The large baleen whales are evident in good numbers on their southward migration and delight watchers even from a distance.

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Salt Your Way To Health

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n his book ‘Salt Your Way to Health,’ Dr. David Brownstein, M.D. a Board-Certified family physician and Medical Director of the Center for Holistic Medicine in West Bloomfield, MI, reveals why salt is the most misunderstood nutrient and explores the remarkable healing ability of unrefined salt. His research and ideas challenge the conventional knowledge regarding salt and also suggests healthier alternatives to regular table salt.

“Research has proven that only a select few salt-sensitive individuals can lower their blood pressure by eliminating or lowering salt in their diet. I would estimate that it is less than 1% of the population,” says Dr. Brownstein. “For the vast majority of people, lowering salt has nothing to do with regulating blood pressure.” During his research, Dr. Brownstein discovered that one of main causes for illnesses such as fatigue, fibromyalgia, thyroid disorders, immune system problems, autoimmune disorders, cancer and hypertension was a salt deficiency. He came to this conclusion with routine blood work in his patients where he found that a majority of them had lowered sodium levels. “I also do hair testing on patients and found low sodium levels on hair mineral testing. Those patients with a lowered serum or hair sodium level were generally found to be ill. When I had them incorporate unrefined salt in their diet, their health (and sodium levels) improved,” Dr. Brownstein says.

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“But, you have to use the right kind of salt—unrefined salt – to get the benefits I described.”

Dr. Brownstein goes on to explain how salt has been clumped into one category when there are really two forms of salt available in the market place –refined and unrefined salt.

According to Dr. Brownstein, refined salt has had its minerals removed and

has been bleached to give it the white appearance that we are accustomed to seeing with salt. This is the salt we see at most grocery stores. Because of this process, the salt is exposed to many toxic chemicals to reach its final product. Unrefined salt, on the other hand, has not been put through a harsh chemical process Dr. Brownstein explains. It contains the natural minerals that were originally part of the product. The mineral content of it gives it a distinct color and the colors of unrefined salt can vary depending on the area where it is taken from. This is due to the changing mineral content of the various brands

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Minerals supply the body with over 80 trace elements needed to maintain and sustain health; the minerals elevate the pH (correct acidity) and lower blood pressure. “My experience has clearly shown,” says Dr. Brownstein, "that a diet devoid of unrefined salt will make it nearly impossible to achieve your optimal health.”

Dr. Brownstein states that an adult who is drinking adequate amounts of water should generally consume approximately 1-1.5 tsp/day of unrefined salt. “Avoid refined salt,” he says. “It is a toxic, devitalized substance. Its use leads to a toxic, devitalized body. Unrefined salt should be the salt of choice and part of any holistic regimen.”

Dr. David Brownstein is the author of nine books and has lectured internationally to physicians and others about his success in using natural hormones and nutritional therapies in his practice.

On Sunday, September 19, 2010, Dr. Brownstein will speak at the Growing Connection Conference and Organic Harvest Festival in Birmingham, MI about the benefits of unrefined salts.

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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 13.

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.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Your key to Good Health (good thru 10/25). For every new patient you refer to Van Every Family Chiropractic Center you and the new patient will both receive a key to open up the Treasure chest at this year’s Fall Festival, October 23rd. Van Every Family Chiropractic Center, 4203 Rochester Rd, ROYAL OAK, Denelle Yeager, 248-616-0900.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 VegMI Presents: Vegetarian 101 - 7pm. Join VegMichigan for this monthly event, which will include a cooking demonstration & samples. Longtime vegetarians and VegMichigan members will discuss how easy it can be to transform a standard meal to a delicious, meat-free option. Registration is required at the Customer Service Desk. FREE. Whole Foods, 2918 Walton Blvd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Michael Hack 248-371-1400.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 The Geology of Michigan: An Expedition Through Deep Time - 730pm-9pm. Newly released by the Cranbrook Institute of Science DVD explores the wondrous geological history of our great state of MIchigan. Hosted by John Zawiskie, Geologist and Paleontologist. FREE. Sierra Club: Southeast Michigan Group, 23925 Northwestern Hwy, SOUTHFIELD. Carol Izant 248-352-6137.

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RAW Food Fair - 1pm - 4pm. Have you heard the benefits of eating a RAW diet? Are you curious what it’s all about? Join us for an afternoon of sampling and RAW food fun! Whole Foods, 2880 W. Maple Rd, TROY. Boost Your Brain Power - 10am-12pm. Learn some natural ways to protect your brain and boost your memory. We'll discuss nutrition and some simple techniques. Space is limited. $5. For The Health Of It, 15831 Twelve Mile, SOUTHFIELD. Dr. Mary Born 248-623-2288 or 248-559-6763. See ad page 53.

Intro to Yoga Workshop - 1-3pm. The workshop is a slower paced, informative class that will provide you with a foundation in the practice of Yoga, preparing you to proceed to the ongoing Basic or Mixed Level classes. $25. Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May, 586-949-5515. See ad page 55.

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Intro to Network Spinal Analysis - 7pm. Join us and learn how to use breath, energy and movement to create greater levels of awareness that supports your body-mind connection. FREE. BodyMind Network Center, 1460 Walton Blvd Ste 100, ROCHESTER HILLS. 248-601-8843.

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How to Prevent or Reverse Symptoms of Heart Attack - 7pm. Sandra L. Waters, RN will discuss heart attacks, arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure. What are the correct foods to eat? What nutrients do cardiac and blood pressure drugs deplete? FREE Nutrition Response Testing scanning for your circulation status. FREE. Whole Foods, 2918 Walton Blvd., ROCHESTER HILLS. 248-698-8855. See ad page 53.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Diabetes Workshop 2 All about Blood Glucose - 7-8:30pm. Join us for this fun, interactive and educational workshop.. $25. Nuview Nutrition, 5 1/2 Main Street, CLARKSTON. Cindy Crandell R.N., C.N. 248-766-2210. See ad page 41.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 FREE Family Yoga Class - 7:15pm-8:15pm. A Level 1 class suitable for everyone in the family.

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Yin/Yang Yoga Flow for Charity - 7:30pm-9pm.

The class starts with Yang Yoga, which focuses on stretching and strengthening the body in a series of poses followed by Yin Yoga where the asanas (poses) are held for several minutes to relax the body and stretch the connective tissues. The class will close with meditation. Donation. Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 55.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Peaceful Birthing: Overcoming Fear of Childbirth - 2pm. Peaceful Birthing teaches expectant parents HypnoBirthing® childbirth education, a beautiful method which combines relaxation, breathing and visualization techniques to ease pain and empower women to release fear & build confidence, whether birthing at home or in a hospital setting. FREE. Mental Fitness Center, 425 Main St., Ste. 201, ROCHESTER. Janice Weaver. 248-601-3111.

Yoga For Life 2nd Anniversary Celebration 8-6pm. In celebration of our second anniversary Yoga For Life is offering FREE Classes all day! Yoga For Life, 1194 S. Lapeer Road, LAKE ORION. Heidi Peters 248-693-9932. See ad page 54.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 FREE Parasite Scanning - 9am-5pm. Sandra L. Waters, RN of Nutritional Health Restoration, Inc. will be doing FREE parasite scanning using Nutrition Response Testing and teaching at the Growing Connections Conference and Organic Harvest Festival, 725 S. Adams, BIRMINGHAM. 248-698-8855. See ad page 53.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 A Healthy Start: Homemade Snacks for Toddlers and Kids - 7 pm. Join Erica & Kelly as they share with you their favorite fresh, healthy, and tasty snack ideas for toddlers and kids. $5(+tax). Please register at the Customer Service Desk. Whole Foods, 2918 Walton Blvd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Erica 248-881-0836.

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The event will teach individuals and couples to prevent premature aging while improving metabolism and relieving symptoms of menopause and andropause. 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. Marriott of Troy, 200 W. Big Beaver. Info/reserve a space, call 248-758-9100. See Dr. Waller's ad page 16.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Diabetes Workshop 4: Getting the Very Best Care - 7-8:30pm. Join us for this fun, interactive and educational workshop. $25. Nuview Nutrition, 5 1/2 Main Street, CLARKSTON. Cindy Crandell R.N., C.N. 248-766-2210. See ad page 41.

Cookin’ with Aubs: Fresh and Fun - 7pm. Receive a complimentary gift for attending. Certified Culinarian Aubrey presents healthy meal options with springtime favorites. Learn how to make the dishes, then taste and take home the recipes! $10(+tax) pp. Space is limited to 16 attendees, so please register early at the Customer Service Desk.

Whole Foods, 2918 Walton Blvd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Michael Hack 248-371-1400.

Raw Food Basics: Dehydrating - 6-7:30pm.

Expand your raw food options learning how to prepare flax crackers, granola, and energy bars using the dehydrator. $15. Colasanti's Market, 468 S. Milford Road, HIGHLAND. Doris 248-887-0012 or 248-887-3205.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Partner Yoga Workshop - 7-8:30pm. Partner yoga is two people joining together to deepen the impact and experience of a yoga practice. The primary component that differentiates partner yoga from individual yoga is touch. Live Music by Vishnu Blue. $15. Please pre-register. Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586949-5515. See ad page 55.

Walk-In Reiki Clinic - 7-8pm. Reiki minitreatments will be offered to the public. We are east of Farmington Rd, off 12 Mile. Enter center door by fountain, follow signs. FREE. Wellness Options, 33045 Hamilton Ct. East, Suite 27, FARMINGTON HILLS. Marian Schulte, Reiki Master Teacher 248-987-8442.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Healthy Eating 101 - 11am. Join In-Store Educator, Cindy, to learn about healthy eating, shopping and cooking. Talk about our new Core Value as she performs a cooking demo, then follow with a brief store tour. $10 +tax. Registration required 24-hours in advance for this limited size class. Whole Foods, 2918 Walton Blvd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Michael Hack 248-371-1400.

H Holistic Wellness for a Whole You - 2-3pm. Becky S Stevens, Internationally renowned medical intuitive aand healer, will be presenting a FREE seminar on ssafe and effective options for healing and wellness tthrough medical intuition, energy healing, herbal, hhomeopathic, vibropathic remedies and JMT. A Anytime Fitness Center, 30110 Harper, ST CLAIR S SHORES. Becky Stevens 586-294.6540. See ad ppage 27.

and peaceful throughout your day. Pre-Registration required. $12. Center for Natural Healing 1103 S. Washington, ROYAL OAK. 734-674-6965.

K Kids Yoga - 11:15-12:15pm. Enhance flexibility, sstrength, coordination, body awareness and cconcentration. Calmness and relaxation improves.

K-3rd grade. $9/student. Pre-registration K rrequired. Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

C SSee ad page 55.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Levels Certification Training - Fri: 6-9pm; Sat & Sun: 11am-7pm. Level 1 & 2 Intensive. Join Deborah Lindsey, Ph.D.,EFT-PRO for this "Hands On" workshop. Contact Radiant Beings for cost and details, Chesterfield. 586-949-0112. See ad page 55.

44th Annual Community Event - 9am-4pm. Ladies Only shopping area, classic car show, Kid's area, O ggymnastics, dance, food court as well as several sstate and local pageant winners on hand to sign autographs (1-4pm). Held at Golling Buick GMC, 1941 S Lapeer Rd, LAKE ORION. Info: Lake Orion Senior Center 248-693-2066.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Restorative Yoga Workshop - 1-3pm. Restorative yoga is a gentle, meditative practice that uses props to fully support the body in each pose.

Bring pillow case. Optional: eye mask. Wear comfortable clothing. Limit: 0 people. Advance reg. req'd. $25. Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 55.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Sushi Start-up -7pm. Nick G shows the basics of making sushi, sushi rice, how to properly cut the veggies, and all other details. Space is limited. $15 +tax. Register at the customer service desk. Whole Foods, 2918 Walton Blvd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Michael Hack 248-371-1400.

How Breastfeeding Affects Mothering. Babies - 7-9pm. FREE meeting for mothers and mothersto-be who want to breastfeed and toddlers welcome!

Ortonville United Methodist Church at 93 N Church Street, ORTONVILLE. Jillian 248-627-5893.

Clean Your Body Internally As Well As Your Car Oil? - 6pm-7pm. Skyrocket energy, lose weight, increase libido, lower cholesterol, feel great......Purification! Seating limited. Call for seat availability. $10. Complete Wellness and Injury Solutions, 30325 Gratiot Ave, ROSEVILLE. Jennifer 586-774-6301. See ad page 14.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Gluten FREE Support Group - 7 pm. Join us in the café with copies of your favorite gluten FREE recipe to share, familiarize yourself with our gluten FREE products, discuss your allergy and get samples provided by our gluten FREE vendors. Register at the Customer Service Desk! FREE. 2918 Walton Blvd, ROCHESTER HILLS. Michael Hack 248371-1400.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Present Moment Meditation - 7-8:15pm. Learn meditation, plus simple techniques for quieting the mind, relaxing the body, and ways to stay present

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Seating is limited; reserve early. $10. Beth Wilke, 40439 Gulliver Drive, STERLING HEIGHTS. Beth Wilke 586-899-8782. See ad page 54.

SATURDAY, OCT 2 4th Annual MHLAS Expo - 10am-4pm. Michigan Healthy Living & Sustainability event. Speakers, demonstrations, displays and more. FREE admission to everything. 425 County Center Dr, LAPEER. See ad inside front cover.

Pet Blessings - 11am-12:30pm. We are having our sixth annual Pet Blessing ceremony acknowledging the unconditional love we share. Call ahead with name of pet for a blessing certificate. Donate a can of animal food. FREE. Unity Church of Rochester, 1038 Harding Road, ROCHESTER HILLS. Dona Gilsdorf, Minister 248-656-0120.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 4 Chris Johnson's The Power of Feeling Your Best - 6:30pm-8pm. Knowledge and practical tools for increasing energy levels, fitness and overall wellbeing presented. This may be the motivation you need to take better care of yourself. Donations of $5 - $10 will support UEA Staywell Grants awarded for programs to increase health and wellness of students, staff and UCS community. The Palazzo Grande Banquet Center, 54660 Van Dyke, SHELBY TOWNSHIP. Leslie Montgomery 810-919-9134.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 Kirtan Concert with Girish - 8 pm-10 pm. Join us for an evening of live music, chanting and mantra with recording artist Girish. Floor seating please bring a blanket or cushion. $20/$25 at door. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd., BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 41.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 Candle Light Yoga with live music by Girish 7:30 pm-8:45 pm. A restorative hatha flow by Candle Light with soothing sounds of soulful chanting, mantra and music by Girish. $20/$25 at door. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 41.

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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.

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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.

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Simply Yoga - 9:30-10:45am. (& Wed. or Mon/Tue/ Thu 6pm). w/Barb Heuerman. An exploration of the body & mind using a combination of postures with emphasis on deep breathing. Suitable for all levels. $15. 5896 Dixie Hwy, Clarkston. Yoga Oasis, 5896 Dixie Hwy, CLARKSTON. 248-770-5388. See ad page 54.

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Basic Yoga with Noreen Daly - 5:45pm. Also Wed. Strengthen our bodies, calm our minds and open our hearts. Beginning and intermediate. 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.

Flow Yoga: Often Heated - 7:15pm. This class is great for the fit individual without limitations wanting to experience a blend of classic Yoga teachings combined with challenging asana flow. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Trail, CLARKSTON. Jules 248-390-9270. See ad page 54.

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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 24, 33, & 55.

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Heart-n-Hand Thrift Store - 10am-2pm. All proceeds will be donated to local mission projects

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

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Basic Yoga - 7:15pm This class is a classic! Great for all levels. It’s basic but with a challenge! $12.

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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.

NEW LIFE ALLERGY TREATMENT CTR. Terry Robinson, RPN, Natural Therapist 1640 Axtell, Troy 248-822-9253, NewLifeAllergy.com

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HEALTHY HEART & VASCULAR, PLLC 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 24, 33 & 55.

CHIROPRACTOR BODYMIND NETWORK CENTER, PLLC 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

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COMPLETE WELLNESS & INJURY SOLUTIONS 30325 Gratiot Ave., Roseville 586-774-6301 • DrComplete.com Experts in auto accident injuries and non-surgical spinal correction, as well as clinical nutrition/functional medicine.

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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 15.

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 35.

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 35.

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 10.

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 13.

DENTISTRY DAVID W. REGIANI, DDS, PC

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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 36.

“Creativity is a natural extension of our enthusiasm.“ ~ Earl Nightingale

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 9.

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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 31.

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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.

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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.

“An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail.“ ~ Edwin Land

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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.

IMAGINE THAT HYPNOTHERAPY Jack Dugger, Certified Hypnotherapist 2648 Lapeer Rd., Auburn Hills 248-622-6350 Learn how you can ignore harmful thoughts and disregard the little voice that encourages failure.

Stop self-sabotaging your best efforts. Take charge and become a self-advocating, confident individual. See ad page 44.

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“Creativity is a type of learning process where the teacher and pupil are located in the same individual.” ~ Arthur Koestler

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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.

HOMEOPATHY TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALTH, PC 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.

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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.

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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

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 27.

A TOUCH ABOVE, LLC

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 TIMELESS HEALTH & BEAUTY 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 34.

LIGHT THERAPY INTERACTIVE LIGHT THERAPY, LLC Michael Morris, M.A. L.L.P. 23995 Novi Rd., Ste. C103, Novi www.ILTInfo.com; 877-292-6121 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 40.

“The music that can deepest reach, and cure all ill, is cordial speech.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

NATURAL/HOLISTIC HEALTH MASSAGE THERAPY SOOTHE YOUR SOUL Pam Ziskie, CMT CST 20 Hudson St, Oxford • 248-236-9855 Soothe-Your-Soul.com

SONYA PIZANI Certified Nutritionist & Homeopathy ARTHEMIZ@comcast.net 248-390-0681 Come for a tour and I will reveal how Arthemiz Programs can help you heal physically, emotionally and energetically. Attend an introductory visit with a FREE 40 minute BIOMAT Session. See ad pg 47.

Integrative massage, relaxation/Swedish massage, orthopedic/deep tissue massage, Craniosacral therapy, hot stone massage, maternity massage. See ad page 7.

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 24, 33 & 55.

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

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INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES Colleen Pascoe, OTR, CST, LLCC 30095 Northwestern Hwy, Ste. 40-A Farmington Hills • 248-515-5339

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FOR THE HEALTH OF IT 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.

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NUTRITIONAL HEALTH RESTORATION 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.

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!

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

ORGANIC SALON CUTTING EDGE SALON 8331 S. State St. (M-15), Goodrich 4 miles North of Ortonville 810-636-5100

REIKI JAYA’S HEALING BODYWORK 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.

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See ad page 7.

Organic Ammonia free products and services, foot detox, artificial nails, microdermabrasion facials and much more.

ORGANIC SPA 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.

RAW FOOD BETH WILKE Raw Food Teacher, Professional Speaker Information 586-899-8782 SensationalRawFoodDiet.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.

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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 7.

WELLNESS INSTITUTES WELLNESS TRAINING INSTITUTE 39242 Dequindre, Ste 104, Sterling Heights 586-795-3800 HealthyHeartAndVascular.com 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 24, 33 & Opposite page.

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).

See ad page 41

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.

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 17 & 22.

VETERINARY WOODSIDE ANIMAL CLINIC 27452 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak 248-545-6630 Doc4Pets.com Dr. Simon is the owner of Woodside Animal Clinic in Royal Oak, where he practices both alternative and conventional medicine on dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and rodents.

He is the author of 4 pet care books. See ad page 29.

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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 24, 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.

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