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An unexpected medical condition left Barbara nearly disabled. But, expert medical treatment and Vita, a unique and comprehensive wellness center inside Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, helped her to get back on her feet — in a big way. Only at Vita could Barbara find a wellness coach to help her create a personalized, step-by-step action plan to guide her back to better health. And, through stress management exercises, yoga, a personal trainer, nutrition counseling and more, Barbara is not only back to healthy living, but is golfing and even planning on skiing and scuba diving again.

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contents natural awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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Nourishing Skin from Inside and Out by Renée Loux

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advertising & submissions HoW to adVeRtise To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 248-628-0125 or email: Advertising@NAeastMichigan.com. Deadline for ads: the 12th of the month. editoRiaL suBMissions Email articles, news items and ideas to: Editor@NAeastMichigan.com. Deadline for editorial: the 5th of the month. caLendaR suBMissions Email Calendar Events to: Calendar@NAeastMichigan.com. Please see guidelines on our website prior to submitting. Deadline for calendar: the 12th of the month. ReGionaL MaRKets Advertise your products or services in multiple markets! Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. is a growing franchised family of locally owned magazines serving communities since 1994. To place your ad in other markets call 239-449-8309. For franchising opportunities call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. Natural Awakenings

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his issue is dedicated to women's health and beauty. We have lot of great information this month for you to read, from which we know you will benefit. In the Natural Beauty article, you'll find a naturally holistic guide to looking better, whether it's your skin, hair, face, hands or feet. As many experts say, "the secret to true beauty is to work from the inside out, as well as from the outside in. We asked a panel of beauty professionals how to look better naturally and we bring you the results in this piece. We're also happy to bring you a submission from Renée Loux, a celebrated organic author, chef, media personality and cofounder of Andalou Naturals. Renée shows how to renew, repair and rejuvenate your skin for lasting beauty using the proper products and eating foods that fortify and foster healthy cells. In one of our local pieces, the practice of Pi Gu is discussed. Don't know what Pi Gu is? It's based on an ancient Chinese concept that all bodies have the ability to heal, as long as one's energy can flow without resistance. It combines not just Chinese energy medicine, but Western medical anatomy and physiology. We know you'll find it interesting and informative, and might even want to attend the related class on Pi Gu coming up this month in our community. And there's lots more for women, mother's-to-be and even a few goodies for you men out there. Make sure your check out our Action Alert on GMO's. This is a topic on which everyone should be current, if for no other reason than making sure when you shop you pick the best foods for you and your family. Finally, we're excited about the upcoming Green Living Festival in downtown Rochester this month. It has grown dramatically over the last few years and has truly become a destination event. We're proud to support the folks who produce the event each year and can't wait until May 13th rolls around. It should be a great time for everyone. We'll be there exhibiting and hope you can all take a minute to stop by our booth and say hello. So, until next month, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

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Change Your Menopause Perspective The Downing Clinic has helped hundreds of women for nearly 20 years to make mid-life and beyond good, vital and energetic. Our approach:

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Introducing Vita Hair Salon at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

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enry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is proud to announce the upcoming Grand Opening of Vita Hair Salon on Wednesday, May 4. Located on Main Street, between Caribou Coffee and Henry Ford Pharmacy, Vita Hair Salon will bring a unique wellness approach to hair care, styling and coloring. Vita Hair Salon will offer traditional hair care services, as well as signature hair and scalp treatments. In addition, they will feature affordable combo packages that include services from both Vita Hair Salon and Vita Wellness Center. Vita Hair Salon will use only non-toxic and all natural products, including Intelligent Nutrients, (the newest line from Horst Rechelbacher, founder of of Aveda) certified organic health and beauty products and L'Oreal Professional INOA hair coloring products that use a patented odorless formula, optimized for scalp comfort and contains no ammonia. By using beauty products such as these, Vita Hair Salon will be able to meet the needs of the community and Henry Ford patients without compromising their wellbeing with strong odors and harmful products. Some services from Vita Hair Salon will be available as inpatient room services for HFWBH patients. On Thursday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., they will have a Community Open House event where visitors can meet the stylists, tour the salon and register to win FREE services and products. For more information, or to book an appointment, please call 248-325-2050 or email VitaHairSalon@hfhs.org. See ad inside front cover. All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That’s his. ~Oscar Wilde


The Downing Clinic Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary with Open House

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he Downing Clinic, a Clarkston-area Internal and Integrative Medicine medical practice since 1991, will hold an open house on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, Suite 100, Clarkston, MI 48348. The clinic was founded by Nedra Downing, DO who sold the practice to her daughter, Laura Kovalcik, DO, FACOI in 2004. The Downing Clinic is well-known in the area as a medical practice which provides integrative internal medicine. They focus on natural treatments where possible, preventive health and treatment for symptoms of menopause and andropause for men and women experiencing changes at mid-life. Nedra Downing, DO The open house will provide the opportunity for people to meet the staff, which includes Dr. Laura Kovalcik, DO, Boardcertified Internist, Vickie Evans, certified Massage Therapist, Kathleen Strauch, certified Rolfing® Structural Integration specialist, Jing Fei Huang, Certified Acupuncturist, Ann Heusted, RN, EDS specialist and FirstLine Therapy Lifestyle Modification

Program Coordinator, Sharessa Tackett, RN, IV Therapy Specialist and Mickey Kellogg, Medical Assistant. Although no longer working at the clinic, Dr. Downing will attend the open house and hopes to see former patients. The office staff will also be there to direct visitors and answer questions. Activities at the open house will include: a tour of the office and a chance to learn more about the services we offer to support natural healing and wellness. People will also have the opportunity to learn more about some of the products the clinic recommends and carries, including high quality meal replacements, nutritional supplements, homeopathic and herbal Laura Kovalcik, DO remedies. For detailed directions to The Downing Clinic, (we are directly across the entrance from the DTE Energy Theatre in the Powers Professional Park) please go to our website at: TheDowningClinic.com and select the “About” link, or call 248-625-6677. See ad opposite page.

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Green Living Festival Focuses on Community Building

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he organizers of the Green Living Festival hope that participants will do more than “Shop, Learn & Celebrate” at their three-day event in downtown Rochester starting May 13th. “Being green is about developing strong local connections,’ says Will Rex, Community Development Manager for MI Green Team, “so we are focusing on providing great community-building opportunities for festival participants and visitors.” The Green Living Festival will offer a full schedule of educational displays, presentations, films and activities at several venues throughout the event, and will also provide a unique venue designed specifically for networking - the Connections Café. The tent will house over 30 non-profit organizations located at round tables, where visitors can learn about green and healthy living in a casual and interactive setting. “The open format offers space for greater participation and encourages visitors to make ‘sustainable’ connections with local experts, organizations and with each other”, said Rex. "By offering free space to qualified green & wellness non-profits and a large, centrally-located meeting space for networking and education, the festival becomes more than a consumer trade show or community celebration, although it is both of those. Visitors will enjoy the fun, food and shopping, but their lives can change by making the right connections at the event", adds Rex, who is also the festival’s operations manager. In addition to the Connections Cafe, non-commercial exhibits will be scattered throughout many festival venues, including Farmers Row, Kids Corner, Media Center, Trailhead and Wellness Way. The festival's Green Stage will be located in the Connections Café, and other stages in the Kids Corner, Wellness Way and the Film Theater. Each offers a full schedule of presentations and group activities. These educational and networking efforts are part of the festival efforts in "growing a brighter, greener future." There is no admission charge for exhibits, presentations, the parade, jobs fair or Party for the Planet. For more information, visit www.miglf.com.

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newsbriefs Renowned Yogi Shares Insight in Berkley

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hagavan Das visits the Detroit area June 10-11. He will share his teachings with the yoga community through Satsang, a workshop on Nada Yoga, and a blowout Kirtan event. “Being with Bhagavan Das is indescribable and can only be understood through direct experience,” says House of Yoga’s Abby Bechek Hoot. American born Michael Riggs began his spiritual journey at the age of 19. Amid the rising interest in Eastern spirituality during the 1960s, Riggs joined other Westerners for new spiritual experiences. He traveled to India and spent the next seven years living there as a sadhu and seeker of truth. During this time became known as Bhagavan Das and studied the ancient science of Nada Yoga, the Yoga of Sound, under the guidance and direction of his Guru, Neem Karoli Baba. Nada Yoga is the path of devotion to the inner sound current as a means to God realization. In 1970, Bhagavan Das introduced former Harvard professor Richard Alpert to Neem Karoli Baba. The meeting transformed Richard into the famous spiritualist Ram Dass, whose first book, “Be Here Now,” took its title from one of Bhagavan Das’ mantras. The book’s success propelled Bhagavan Das into the spiritual spotlight of the 60s and 70s. In the past decade he has focused his energies on performing kirtans— evenings of call-and response chants—and leading spiritual workshops. To experience Bhagavan Das in concert is to receive Darshan of the Guru himself, to touch and be touched by the immortal essence of his Guru Neem Karoli Baba, as the Light of the Guru is delivered through the mystical and potent voice of Bhagavan Das. His devotion to his Guru as that living inner sound is what he shares and transmits to all who wish to receive this blessing. The weekend begins Friday with Satsang at 8 p.m. held at House of Yoga located at 2965 W. 12 Mile Road, in Berkley. Saturday's Workshop begins at 2 p.m. and Kirtan begins at 7 p.m. Both will be held at the Northwest Unitarian Church at 23925 Northwestern Highway, in Southfield.

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reat yourself to a day of free samples and services, interesting speakers, demonstrations and fellowship in a fun and relaxed environment at the “Holistic Sampler” from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 P.M. June 4 at Peace Unity Church and Holistic Center in Clarkston. “Everyone is invited to come discover their wholeness and experience this community resource,” says the church’s minister, Reverend Matthew Long.

Attendees will meet notable authors as well as experts in Reiki, Tai Chi and Yoga, and learn about eco-friendly and organic living from local vendors. Shop a myriad of holistic products and services designed to improve your health, wealth and wisdom. Additional activities, like meditation and prayer sessions, and surprises for children of all ages, add sparkle and variety to the event’s agenda. Drop in for an hour or stay all day. Openings are still available to vendors. For information, contact Vanessa Robar at 248-8078511. Peace Unity Church is located at 8080A Ortonville Road, in Clarkston just north of I-75 at exit 91. For details call 248-625-5192 or visit PeaceUnityChurch.org. See ad page 39.

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The cost is $90 per person. To participate, contact Abby Bechek Hoot, House Of Yoga, at 248-556-0992. More information is available at HouseofYoga.net and BhagavanDasDetroit.com.

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eb Klungle, owner of Nourished Body | Satisfied Soul, certified raw food chef, nutritionist and educator, is offering two new raw food classes at Rochester Holistic Arts this month. The first, class "Raw Foods for Spring Cleansing," is taking place Sunday, May 1st, from 1-3 pm. Students will prepare easy but delicious and satisfying raw foods that help eliminate waste & toxins from the body. Meals include a delicious green drink, veggie cups with green dressing, pasta primavera with Alfredo sauce and cherry tartlets for dessert. In the second class, "Low-Fat Raw Foods," on Sunday, May 22nd, from 1-3 pm, the focus is on lighter foods to give the body energy just in time for the summer months. Students will learn to prepare a mango salad dressing, vibrant cole slaw, noodles with creamy herb sauce, and strawberry pudding. The foundation of the Nourished Body detox diet includes lots of greens and low-glycemic foods so classes are safe for diabetics. "Eating the right raw foods is one of the best ways to begin to cleanse, nourish, & rebuild the body at the cellular level," says Deb, who is a long-time vegan and passionate advocate for natural wellness and the environment. "I am committed to teaching people how to eat a balanced, low-fat, plant-based diet and coach them to make gradual changes in the foods they eat to reach their personal health goals. All meals are guaranteed to be highly nutritious and absolutely delicious!" Admission to each event is $40 and space is limited, so early registration is recommended. Deb will also be presenting "Raw Foods: An Earth-Friendly Diet" at the MichiganGreen Living Festival in downtown Rochester on Sunday, May 15th at 2 pm. This is a free event. Deb Klungle is located inside Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave., Suite A, Rochester. For more information on these and other classes, or to register, visit YourNourishedBody.com/classes or call 248-497-4189. See her ad page 11 and the Green Living Festival ad on the outside back cover.

Wellness Center: New Town, New Services, New Practitioners

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r. Megan Strauchman, medical director of the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers, announces the practice’s relocation from New Baltimore to Richmond, across from Kroger and just south of 31 Mile Rd. “We are very excited about this move. Due to patient demand, our new office will be nearly triple the size of our old office, allowing us to provide the full range of services currently enjoyed by patients seen in our main Grand Blanc location,” says Dr. Strauchman. A grand opening event is scheduled for June. In addition to offering expanded services, Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers is welcoming two new providers in Richmond: Gretchen Fleischmann, who will be offering integrative cancer therapies, and Dr. Jason Stanczak, providing customized care for personal injuries as well as gastrointestinal dysfunction. Natural Wellness is now located at 66787 Gratiot Ave. in the Lenox Square Plaza in Richmond. Office hours are Mon-Wed from 9-6, and Fri from 9-1. The office now welcomes new patients For appointments and free clinic tours, contact Callie at 586727-7500. Visit the website at NWPRC.com. See ads pages 28 & 41.

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How Laser Heat Fights Wrinkles

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aser treatments have long been widely used by beauticians and dermatologists to smooth wrinkles; now research reveals why the treatments work. Susanna Dams, Ph.D., describes the process in her biomedical engineering doctoral dissertation for Eindhoven University of Technology. The principle of laser therapy involves introducing heat under the skin with precision. Dams first tested the effect of heat on cell cultures by giving them heat shocks of 113 degrees and 140 degrees Fahrenheit without a laser, to exclude possible effects generated by the laser light. Next, she conducted similar tests on pieces of excised human skin. Finally, she heated pieces of skin with a laser. The results showed that the heat shocks led to increased production of collagen—a crucial factor in natural skin rejuvenation that declines after the age of 25, causing wrinkles to form and skin to sag. The best rejuvenation effect in Dams’ research resulted from a heat shock of 113 degrees lasting eight to 10 seconds; her work further showed that just two seconds at the higher temperature damages skin cells.


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ccording to a new study from the University of California–San Francisco, the bodies of virtually all U.S. pregnant women carry multiple manmade chemicals. Some of those counted are found in flame retardants now banned in many states; some were used in the DDT pesticide that was banned nationwide in 1972. Other chemicals of concern continue to be used in non-stick cookware, packaging of processed foods such as metal cans, and personal care products. Because chemicals can cross from the mother through the placenta and enter the fetus, exposure during fetal development is problematic. The researchers note that prior studies have shown that such exposure increases the risk of preterm birth, birth defects and childhood morbidity, as well as adult diseases and earlier mortality. The new study marks the first time that the number of chemicals that pregnant women are exposed to has been counted; it analyzed for a total of 163 possible chemicals.

MORE REASONS TO SEE A DENTIST REGULARLY

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study led by a University of California researcher gives women an extra incentive to visit their dentist regularly. Data collected from nearly 7,000 participants suggests that women who receive regular dental care reduce their risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular problems by at least one-third. The findings, published in the journal Health Economics, compared people who visited the dentist during the last two years with those who did not.

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WATERCRESS MAY HELP BUST CANCER Watercress not only adds unusual texture and tang to a salad, it may also contribute an unexpected health benefit. A short-term pilot study by the University of Southampton, UK, indicates that the plant compound phenylethyl isothiocyanate, found in unusually high concentrations in the peppery herb, may help suppress breast cancer by interfering with a protein function that spurs cancer cell development. The compound apparently works to block the signal that a tumor sends out, calling for surrounding normal tissues to grow new blood vessels to feed it, thus starving the tumor of oxygen and nutrients. More research is needed.

Whole Grains dispose of Body Fat

ere’s yet another reason to switch completely from refined flour products to whole grains. In a new study by the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, at Tufts University, adults who ate three servings of whole grains a day while also eating less than one serving a day of commercially enriched flour products had less of a type of fat tissue that is thought to play a key role in triggering diseases. The fat is known as visceral adipose tissue, or VAT, which surrounds internal organs. The researchers examined 2,834 participants, ages 32 to 83, and VAT volume was approximately 10 percent lower in the healthy eating group. However, lead study author Nicola McKeown, Ph.D., explains that, “Whole grain consumption did not appear to improve VAT volume if refined grain intake exceeded four or more servings per day. This result infers that it is important to make substitutions in the diet, rather than simply adding whole grain foods. For example, choosing to cook with brown rice instead of white, or making a sandwich with whole grain bread instead of white bread.”

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ecobriefs Clean & Green Clotheslines Make a Comeback

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co-minded people who love to save money on their utility bills, shun dryer-sheet chemicals on their clothes, and adore snuggling into fresh-smelling, sun-dried bedding are part of a growing movement that is choosing line drying over machines. The Pew Research Center’s triennial U.S. survey gauging demand for household appliances reports a public U-turn: These days, 66 percent of Americans consider a machine dryer as a necessity, down sharply from 83 percent in 2006. While 75 percent of U.S. households currently own a clothes dryer, they are considered a luxury in Europe, where only about half of households on the continent own one, according to the Netherlands Statistical Office.

According to the recent Residential Energy Consumption Survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, clothes dryers consume as much as 6 percent of total residential household energy in the nation. In the process, an electric dryer emits more than a ton of carbon dioxide each year—a gas dryer about half the amount. Even line drying just one load of laundry instead of using an electric dryer keeps 3.35 pounds of CO2 out of the atmosphere. Furthermore, line drying itself emits no CO2. Natural outdoor drying time is much easier on fabrics, especially knits and elastics, and sidesteps shrinkage. “Where do you think lint comes from?” inquires Project Laundry List; it’s your clothes literally falling apart, due to tumbling and overheating. Line drying can be a boon to busy people who don’t have to worry about being present when the dryer shuts off

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to avoid wrinkling; it can also eliminate the need for ironing, yielding additional energy savings. Line dryers save money on whiteners and dryer sheets, because sunlight is a natural bleaching agent and disinfectant that delivers the genuine, fresh smell of sun-dried clothes that chemicals try to mimic. As a further bonus, line drying eases wear and tear on an expensive appliance, so that the machine can stay in service longer and stay out of the local landfill. A variety of different types of clotheslines are available today for use both indoors and outdoors, from a simple do-it-yourself clothesline to retractable lines and collapsible umbrella models. Drying racks also have folding frames for space-efficient storage. All of these free benefits can work to effectively counter those who mandate consumption and waste by arguing against clotheslines because of perceived aesthetic and property value concerns. Individuals who get a negative response from their community or homeowner’s association about installing a clothesline may need to address community covenants, landlord prohibitions, and zoning laws. LaundryList.org offers helpful counsel and resources through its advocacy programs.As an easy first step, sign the Right2Dry.org online petition.

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Bicycle Economy

May is National Bike Month Bikeway networks are emerging along urban, low-traffic streets as residents employ increasing pedal power in cities like Cambridge, Massachusetts; New York City; Portland, Oregon; and San Francisco. Tourism and transportation trend watchers note that the amount of on-street bicycle parking provides a ready gauge to how rider-friendly a city is. Still, according to the findings of a National Household Travel Survey that 40 percent of all trips we make are two miles or less, the International Bicycle Fund (IBF) reports that Americans choose a bike over a car for only 11 percent of these trips. In Europe, which favors walkable cities, Amsterdam commuters lead the way by choosing their bikes 28 percent of the time, followed by 20 percent in Denmark, 10 percent in Germany, 8 percent in the United Kingdom and 5 percent in both France and Italy (versus 1 percent by U.S. city commuters). According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, at least a quarter of Americans age 16 and older will likely ride a bicycle sometime this summer. The National Survey of Pedestrian and Bicyclist Attitudes notes that 26 percent of American bicyclists ride for recreation, and 24 percent for health. Additional reasons include getting home (14 percent), errands (14 percent), visiting (10 percent), commuting to school or work (5 percent) and “other.” BikeLeague.org, the official website for Bike-to-Work Week, May 16-20, hosts a searchable database of bike clubs and ride resources.

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Bundled Deductibles

Breast-feeding Benefits Now Recognized by the IRS Until its 2011 decision for the 2010 tax year, the Internal Revenue Service did not classify breast-feeding supplies as tax deductible because it viewed them as nutritional benefits, instead of medical care expenses. Now, under a new ruling, nursing mothers can write off breast-feeding equipment if they have flexible spending accounts or if their total medical expenses exceed 7.5 percent of their adjusted gross income. U.S. Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin has issued a call to action to support breast-feeding, stating that it can protect babies from infections and illnesses, including pneumonia and diarrhea. Breast-fed babies are also less likely to develop asthma and to become obese, according to the report. First Lady Michelle Obama has declared her support for breastfeeding as part of her campaign against child obesity. The American Academy of Pediatrics has spent years trying to roll back the push for infant formula, trumpeting the benefits of breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of life (the World Health Organization promotes breast-feeding for two years). A recent Harvard Medical School study published in the journal Pediatrics estimated that if 90 percent of American women breast-fed, 900 premature, infant deaths would be prevented and patients and hospitals would see savings of $13 billion in lost wages and saved health care costs.


Natural Beauty — HEAD TO TOE A Holistic Guide to Looking Your Best by Frances Lefkowitz

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s it true that, You’re only as pretty as you feel? Yes, says Alan Dattner, a New York medical doctor and pioneer in holistic dermatology. “The most important thing that people can do for beauty,” he says, “is to come from peace, joy, appreciation and happiness inside, and let that radiate out on their faces.” Many experts agree: The secret to true beauty is to work from the inside out, as well as the outside in, reducing exposure to toxins of all sorts, including stress, and watching what we put in the body, as well as what we put on it. Here’s how Natural Awakenings’ panel of beauty professionals answered when asked how we can take good care of skin, hair and nails, and look our best, naturally.

As for key foods, helpful antioxidants are found in berries and brightly colored fruits; Tannis especially likes kiwis and raspberries. Seeds and nuts have well-known anti-inflammatory properties, as well as minerals that form the building blocks of healthy skin and hair. Studies in the British Journal of Nutrition and elsewhere indicate that omega-3 oil, from borage, flaxseed, or fatty, saltwater fish like salmon can help hydrate the skin and reduce puffiness. According to research from the University of Brussels, silica—present in cucumbers, rhubarb, bean sprouts and other veggies—seems to play a role in skin hydration, as well as the formation of healthy nails and hair. Because skin, nails and hair all need a range of nutrients to grow, repair, and rejuvenate, Tannis also suggests a good multivitamin supplement. Finally, drinking plenty of water is vital to keeping skin hydrated from the inside out.

SKIN How do I keep my skin resilient, clear and looking youthful? “Lifestyle issues, including stress, have a huge impact on skin,” advises Allison Tannis, a registered holistic nutritionist and author of Feed Your Skin, Starve Your Wrinkles. Before spending money on creams and treatments, look at your eating, sleeping, working, playing and exercising habits. “Stress, whether environmental or internal, increases the body’s production of free radicals, which leads to damage of cells, including skin cells,” Tannis explains. So, anti-stress activities, and just relaxing, boost your appearance. Adequate sleep is also crucial for cellular rejuvenation, which is why signs of sleep deprivation show up in the face immediately, ranging from pimples and puffiness to creases and dark, under-eye circles.

A healthy skin diet is high in antiinflammatory foods and antioxidants that fight free radicals. Tannis notes that, “Inflammation disorganizes the skin’s complex infrastructure that keeps it tight and strong.” Basically, a diet that’s good for the body is great for the skin, as well, and comprises vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats, such as olive oil.

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HAIR Labels on my hair care products show a long list of unpronounceable ingredients. Is it possible to get great hair without dumping all these chemicals on it? It’s smart to be concerned about the ingredients in hair care and skincare products, because they are subject to little official regulation and may include ingredients that are not only ineffective, but harmful to health and damaging to hair and skin. That’s why green living expert Renée Loux, author of Easy Green Living, makes environmentally friendly choices. “If it’s toxic for the Earth, it’s

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probably toxic for our bodies, too,” she believes. Complex ingredient lists often make it hard to know what we’re applying. Fortunately, consumer advocates like Loux (ReneeLoux.com) and the Environmental Working Group (ewg. org) have done our homework for us. When choosing products, Loux’s rule of thumb is, “plants over petroleum.” In other words, if the primary ingredients—listed in descending order by percentage in a shampoo, conditioner, gel, serum or mousse—are botanical or plant-derived ingredients, you and the planet are probably safe. Petroleum and petrochemicals—which are commonly used in many hair care products and are derived from a nonrenewable resource—don’t break down well into natural components in the environment and may be harmful to human health. Loux also pays special attention to the, last few ingredients listed on the label because this is where innocuous-sounding toxins often hide, perhaps as a fragrance or colorant. In the shampoo category, Loux likes low-sudsing versions, because suds are typically created by syntheticfoaming agents called sulfates (sodium lauryl sulfate is common) that may irritate skin and poison the environment. With hair color, look for a stylist that uses low-ammonia dyes, or buy them yourself in health food stores and natural pharmacies; temporary colorants are safer than permanent dyes. “The deeper the color, the more important it is to look at the ingredients,” counsels Loux.

FACE With so many products and spa treatments to choose from, I’m confused about what my skin really needs to look its best. What are the basic necessities for a natural skincare routine? Cleansing (morning and night for oily skin, just at bedtime for dry skin) and moisturizing (all skin types) are the basics of daily skincare, according to dermatology physician Jeanette Jacknin, author of Smart Medicine for Your Skin

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and founder of the J.J.M.D. Botanical Dermatology skincare line. She says that soaps are generally too harsh and drying for facial skin, so use a non-soap cleanser instead, preferably one that is pH balanced. Oily skin will need a toner after washing to control oil secretion, and then a moisturizer, while dry skin can go straight to the moisturizer. “Men’s skin is actually thicker, rougher, and more oily and sweaty than women’s skin,” notes Jacknin. “Also, men have the special challenges of a beard. So, while a man may borrow his wife’s or girlfriend’s lotion, he may also want to find a skincare line made especially for him.” The next two steps in Jacknin’s natural skincare routine are exfoliation, to remove dead skin cells from the skin surface, and facial masks, which deep-clean, nourish and revitalize skin. These steps should be done once or twice a week, depending on skin type and the strength of the exfoliator or mask. Exfoliates come in two forms: abrasives, which physically rub off the dead skin cells; and chemical, which dissolve or peel away the surface skin layer. Natural abrasives include oatmeal and sugar granules, while fruit sugars and fruit acids, from pumpkin, apple or papaya, for example, provide natural chemical peels. Look for products with fruit-derived exfoliates or make your own (Jacknin recommends SkinCare-Recipes-and-Remedies.com). Take advantage of professional exfoliation and facial treatments by estheticians and spas that use professional product lines with plant-based ingredients. The final step in any skincare routine is sun protection. Wearing essential clothing, including hats, sunglasses and long sleeves, and staying out of the midday sun are dermatologist Dattner’s first choices for protecting skin from rays that can age and damage it. When in the sun, wear a mineral-based sun block such as zinc oxide, which stays on top of the skin, rather than getting absorbed, and forms a physical barrier

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to both UVA and UVB ultraviolet rays. Also, watch out for nano-minerals; these have been broken into particles small enough to be absorbed by the skin during the manufacturing process, with possibly harmful results, according to Dattner, Loux and other experts. Unfortunately, the U.S. government does not require that nano-minerals be listed on labels, so consumers must do their own research. What about makeup? As Loux points out, the skin absorbs 60 percent of what goes on it, and many cosmetics are full of unregulated, untested petrochemicals. Does that mean you shouldn’t wear any makeup? Not at all. Makeup artist Jessa Blades, of Blades Natural Beauty (BladesNatural Beauty.com), says that switching over to natural, safe, mineral- and plantbased cosmetics is easy, as long as you are realistic. In general, the fewer ingredients used, the safer the product. “Give natural products a bit of time, and don’t be so hard on them,” she suggests. Her natural eyeliner requires reapplying a few times a day, she says. “But I’m willing to do that for my

health.” Her tips for making the transition: 1) Switch slowly; don’t dump all your old favorites all at once; 2) Go natural on the products you use every day, such as concealer and lipstick, which gets absorbed directly into the bloodstream when you eat or lick your lips; 3) Change your expectations, as natural makeup is not as long-lasting, inexpensive or easy-to-find as the more common, but toxic, stuff. The good news is when it comes time to remove it, all you need is raw coconut or sweet almond oil and a cotton ball. “Natural makeup just slides right off,” says Blades.


HANDS The smell at the nail salon is noxious; should I be worried about what’s going onto my fingernails? “If your eyes are watering, your nose is twitching and your lungs are seizing up, you should listen to your body,” says Loux. It is hard to get colors—especially bright, deep, rich, shimmering ones—to stick to nails; consequently, of all cosmetics, nail polishes tend to contain the most toxins. “Nail polish is one of the tougher products to find for someone who’s looking to go natural,” says Loux. But she points out that some brands are eliminating toluene, a petroleum-based solvent that the Environmental Protection Agency has linked to mild to severe problems with respiratory and nervous systems as well as kidney and liver functions. These less toxic polishes require more benign removers than conventional noxious-smelling acetones. Always apply them outside or near an open window. Even better, achieve a smooth, clear shine without any polish using a nail buffer. It’s a quick, inexpensive way for men and women to sustain a natural, finished look.

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Foods for Ageless Beauty Nourishing Skin from Inside and Out Using naturally effective skincare products and eating foods that fortify and foster healthy cells works to renew, repair and rejuvenate skin for lasting beauty.

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any authorities have good reason to champion the fact that food nutrients such as antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds and omega oils are now showing up in personal care products. According to studies published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Food and Chemical Toxicology and Environmental Health Perspectives, skin can absorb up to 60 percent of what we apply to it. So, feeding skin high-quality ingredients may be as critical as the food we eat. It’s common knowledge that drinking a sufficient amount of pure water is essential for overall health and radiant skin. Here is a look at how other recommended foods contribute to ageless beauty. Avocados:

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Avocados are abundant in skin-beautifying goodies: omega-3 fatty acids, which support healthy, flexible, strong cell membranes to ensure that nutrients can enter cells and waste can be removed; antioxidant vitamins A and E; fortifying B-complex vitamins; lecithin, to protect and strengthen cell walls; and potassium, to support new cell growth. They also host a portfolio of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds—including phytosterols, carotenoids, flavonoids, zinc and folate—that fight free radicals and repair, soothe and renew skin and tissue on a cellular level. Blueberries: The Tufts University Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging reports that blueberries contain some of the highest antioxidant levels of any food, especially when fully ripe, and teem with skin-healing, anti-inflammatory properties. The deep, purple-blue color of these morsels is a reflection of the pigment-rich antioxidant phytonutrients, called anthocynanins, shown to improve the integrity of collagen in skin and inhibit photoaging (sun damage), according to a study in the Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. Chocolate: Chocolate offers a wealth of antioxidant catechins (like those found in green tea), and according to the National Academy of Sciences and the European Journal of Nutrition, works to improve hydration, skin density and circulation of blood to skin tissues, for a more youthful, glowing complexion. Scientific American and the Journal of Investigative Dermatology report that chocolate is also a supreme source of procyanidins, which counter skin dam-


age and help protect it while stimulating cellular growth and renewal. Dark chocolate offers the most beautifying benefits per bite, so look for 65 percent or higher cocoa content, and keep the portions small to mindfully manage calorie and fat intake. Cruciferous Vegetables: The crucifer family— including cabbage, broccoli, kale and radishes— is loaded with skin-beautifying compounds. According to studies by the National Academy of Sciences, its sulfurcontaining phytonutrients boost the body’s natural detoxification enzymes to combat and repair damage to skin. Low in calories, these mineral-dense and antioxidant-rich veggies are packed with carotenoid antioxidants, which help neutralize carcinogens and oxidative stress on skin, reduce inflammation and bolster immune response. They also contain isothiacyanates, which research published by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows, specifically guard against breast cancer. Dark Leafy Greens: Dark leafy vegetables, such as collard greens, parsley, spinach and Swiss chard, offer more nutrients with fewer calories than any other food. Like cruciferous veggies, they’re packed with carotenoid antioxidants. Green veggies are also an excellent source of vitamins A and C, which the body needs to produce and regulate the sebum in our skin and hair follicles for healthy, well-conditioned skin and a supple complexion. Green Tea: Green tea is infused with a potent portfolio of age-defying antioxidants. Because green tea is minimally processed, of all the teas, it offers the most antioxidant polyphe-

nols, including a specific catechin believed to inhibit cancer and also beautify the skin. Micro- and Macro-algae: Micro-algae, including bluegreen algae, chlorella and spirulina, are among the most concentrated sources of a full spectrum of beautifying vitamins and minerals for skin and hair and are easy for the body to absorb. These single-celled plants contain one of the highest sources by weight of protein, beta-carotene, nucleic acids (RNA/DNA) and chlorophyll of any food on the planet, according to studies published by the American Society for Microbiology. Micro-algae are available in capsules or tablets, as well as in powder form for powerhouse smoothies. Ocean-growing seaweed (macroalgae) contains more minerals and trace minerals than any other food, according to research published by Food Chemistry—10 to 20 times more than many land vegetables. Long prized for their beautifying effects on skin and hair, sea vegetables are an abundant source of antioxidant vitamins A, C and E, as well as B-complex vitamins, including B12, for glowing skin; plus they have the unique ergosterol, which converts into vitamin D2 in the body to support healthy skin cell metabolism and growth. Look for sea veggies arame, dulse, hijiki, nori and wakame for a concentrated source of age-defying nutrition. Omega Oils: Healthy oils, including omega fatty acids, grow and nourish healthy, glowing skin, strong nails and lustrous hair. They act as a conditioner for skin, maintaining and supporting healthy, flexible, strong cell membranes to ensure that nutrients can enter cells and waste can be removed.

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Uncooked oils offer many beautifying benefits; because many nutrients are damaged and destroyed by heat— the fresher and less refined the oil, the better. Foods rich in omegas include flax seed and oil; olives and olive oil; pumpkin seed and oil; walnuts; and winter squash. Raw Honey: With an ample spread of vitamins and minerals, such as antioxidant vitamins A, C and E; skin-supportive vitamins D and K; amino acids; and fortifying, reparative B-complex vitamins, raw honey’s combined flower nectar and enzymes are laden with beautifying nutrients, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and healing compounds. The benefits are largely determined by the honey’s source and the environmental conditions in which the bees live. Red Wine: Loaded with beneficial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory flavonoids, red wine is a well-known source of cell-protecting resveratrol. Concentrated in the skin of grapes and championed for anti-aging and anticancer properties in studies published by the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology and Anticancer Research, resveratrol appears to protect the skin against the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, notes research in Neoplasia. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes contain some of the highest concentration of age-defying antioxidants. So, eat and drink up! Renée Loux is a celebrated green expert, organic chef, restaurateur and media personality and the co-founder of Andalou Naturals. She has authored four books, including Easy Green Living and The Balanced Plate. Visit ReneeLoux.com.

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A tasty, nutritious dish that provides Vitamin C, Folate, Fiber, Protein Iron and Potassium. Ingredients: • Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. 4 oz Vegetable Oil About the nutrition: 4 oz Diced Green Pepper Fiber - Only found in plants, such as fruits, vegetables, and 1 cup Diced White onion grains. It’s an important part of a pregnancy diet because it 9 oz Chicken Chorizo Sausage prevents constipation. Fiber has also been found to play a role 2 tsp Chopped Garlic in helping protect against diabetes, heart disease and cancer. 1 (14.5 oz) Can Eden Organic Diced Tomatoes with Green Chili Protein - Has many functions in the body including supplying 1 (15 oz) Can Organic Black Eye Peas valuable enzymes that regulate bodily functions, providing 8 oz Cooked Lentils for the transport of nutrients, oxygen and waste throughout ¼ tsp Ground Cumin the body, involved in muscle building and development, ¼ tsp Ground Coriander providing the structure and contracting capability of muscles, 2 Tbls Chopped Fresh Cilantro and providing collagen to connective tissues of the body and 2 Tbls Tomato Paste to the tissues of the skin, hair and nails. Protein levels are 3 Tbls Sliced Green Onion especially important during the second and third trimester. 1 tsp Chopped Chipotle Pepper Folate - Prevents neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida. Instructions: Women who receive the recommended daily amount will • In a thick bottomed pan over medium heat, sauté bell pep- reduce the risk of such birth defects by up to 70%. pers and onions in oil until half way cooked. Approximately Vitamin C - A water soluble vitamin needed for the forma10 minutes. tion of collagen, repairing the tissues, and various metabolic • Add diced Sausage and simmer for another 15 minutes. processes like iron metabolism. It helps the body absorb iron • Add Garlic and continue cooking for 5 minutes. and reduces the risk of premature birth. • Add Diced tomatoes, Black Turtle Beans, Cumin, Coriander, Lentils, Tomato Paste and Chipotle. Simmer for 30 minutes. Courtesy of Chef Frank Turner, Demonstration Kitchen, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. • Add Cilantro and green onions and simmer 5 minutes.

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It’s vital for a woman of any age to physically prepare for pregnancy and motherhood, for the health of both the mother and the baby. Start by speaking with a trusted medical practitioner, and then consider the following practical advice, geared to keep everyone healthy and happy through every stage of the childbirth process. Getting Ready for Pregnancy Stop taking birth control pills. If you’ve been using a hormonal method of birth control, your doctor may want you to take several months off before trying to conceive. Doing so allows your cycles to regulate and clears your body of any lingering manmade hormones; use another form of non-hormonal birth control during this time. Get your body in shape. According to Mairi Breen Rothman, a certified nurse-midwife with the M.A.M.A.S., Inc. home birth practice, in Takoma Park, Maryland, being in shape ensures a healthier pregnancy. “Pregnancy is hard work, and the more strength you have, especially in your core, back and legs, the better you’ll feel during pregnancy,” she advises. Being in good physical shape before pregnancy can also make it easier to stay fit during the nine months that follow.

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Start eating better. A balanced, organic diet provides the nutrients needed to raise a healthy developing baby. “During pregnancy, the baby is very much a part of its mother’s body,” says Rothman. “That means eating toxin-free foods, which cuts back on chemicals found in the mom’s body, will also limit chemical exposure to the baby.” Also remember to take a prenatal vitamin; a study by the MRC Epidemiology Resource Centre, at the University of Southampton, in the UK, found that only 5.5 percent of the 238 pregnant women monitored had taken the recommended 400 micrograms of folic acid each day prior to becoming pregnant. Take care of chronic medical conditions. If you have diabetes, high blood pressure or asthma, for example, get it under control before becoming pregnant. Apprise your healthcare professional of any family health problems, so he or she can plan ahead once you conceive.

Having a Healthy Pregnancy Take prenatal yoga. “Prenatal yoga not only promotes long, lean and supple muscles, it also helps with breathing, which is important during labor and delivery,” counsels Rothman. Yoga also helps open the hip and pelvic joints and eases the aches and pains of pregnancy. The cat-cow pose, in particular, benefits the lower back, promotes circulation and even helps move the baby into the proper birth position. Limit exposure to toxins. Examine the labels of products you regularly use—especially skincare and cleaning products— and banish anything that contains a toxic soup of chemicals; if you can’t pronounce an ingredient, it’s probably not good for you or your growing baby. Research from leading institutions such as the University of California–Berkeley and the

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National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has linked personal care and cleaning product ingredients to endocrine disruption, neurotoxicity, developmental and reproductive disorders and cancer. There are now plenty of easy-to-find, toxin-free product alternatives. Green cleaners are available at most grocery stores and CosmeticsDatabase.com offers helpful guidance on safe beauty products suggested by the nonprofit Environmental Working Group.

Scoliosis: Treating Patients, Not Just Spines

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lmost 87% of children ages 3-10 who are diagnosed with scoliosis will undergo surgery to correct the scoliosis. Of these, 20 to 45% will require additional surgeries. Girls ages 10 to16 years of age are 8 to 10 times more likely to have their scoliosis get worse than boys the same age. The average adolescent scoliosis (above 30°) worsens by about 7° each passing year. Face it, these statistics are scary. Perhaps the scariest: the average scoliosis patient will suffer a 14-year reduction in their life expectancy. Surgery using long titanium rods called Harrington rods are used to straighten the spine. However, studies show that 22 years after scoliosis surgery, the spine curvature returns to its initial measurement. Worse yet, the rods often bend or break, requiring follow-up surgery to insert new rods. Once the rod is removed, corrosion (rust) is found in two out of every three. Parents do not typically choose scoliosis surgery because it is the best choice for their child, but rather they are told that it is the only choice. Here is perhaps the epitome of this devastating surgery: Paul Harrington, MD, inventor of the titanium rod, recently stood up at a conference of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, and stated, "If I knew 20 years ago what I know now, I would have never invented the rod for scoliosis surgery." In a separate statement, he claimed "metal does not cure the disease of sco-

liosis, which is a condition involving much more than the spinal column." 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. Therefore, in addition to working on the spine itself, patients are treated to improve these other problems, which are often more important than the spine curvature itself. If you or your child have been diagnosed with scoliosis, or if you're concerned about your child's posture, call Dr. Morningstar at 810-694-3576. He will provide a comprehensive examination to determine if ARC3D is right for you or your child. For more information on the ARC3D concepts, please visit NWPRC.com or Scoliosis3d.com

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Research alternative therapies. Taking drugs for common medical problems such as headaches, colds and muscle pain isn’t always the best approach. Speak with your midwife or obstetrician about options like acupuncture, massage and homeopathy. According to a study published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Swedish researchers found acupuncture to be effective in relieving back and pelvic pain during pregnancy; of the 1,500 pregnant participants, 60 percent of those who tried acupuncture reported substantial pain relief.

Natural Mothering Strategies Breast is best. Although breast-feeding isn’t super easy, it’s the healthiest option. “Human milk is meant for human babies, so it’s exactly formulated to be just what babies need and what they can easily digest,” notes Rothman. Breast-feeding gives babies an immunity boost, so that they tend to get sick less often and receive just the right nutrition; it also provides a sense of comfort, warmth and security that bottle feeding can’t match. Use natural remedies for illness. Aromatherapy and homeopathy remedies work to reduce mothers’ and babies’ exposure to over-the-counter drugs. For instance, eucalyptus makes a good natural decongestant; simply add a few drops into the bath, a diffuser or even onto a cotton ball that can be placed on a bedside table, for a soothing scent. Be sure to talk with your doctor about any natural measures that you are taking to support family health. Jessica Iclisoy, a holistic mother and founder of California Baby natural baby care products, writes about natural living from Beverly Hills, CA. Connect at Jessica@CaliforniaBaby.com.


Eat Chi Instead of Food by Linda Kent, M.Ed., N.C.

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hat if we were able to be nourished through the energy of the universe without the need or even the desire to eat too much or too often? As a practice, Pi Gu enables us to take and use the energy from the universe to embrace a lifestyle that brings our bodies and minds back into balance. Pi Gu roughly translates to “abandoning grains and taking chi." One way to obtain chi from the universe is to continually practice Chi Gong or a form of meditation. Another way is to receive the chi from a Chi Gong master. Each Chi Gong master uses a particular technique in order to regenerate chi. While methods for taking chi from the universe vary, each method eventually involves an energetic charge that is directed to an area of the body which is located beneath the navel. It is like charging a battery. One woman in particular, who recently began to practice Pi Gu, reported that after a month she was able to easily resist comfort foods…and her clothing size was reduced. Although this patient refused to weigh herself because of all the disappointments she had experienced in the past, her friends remarked that she looked as if she had lost 15-20 pounds and her skin began to glow. “She radiated a new confidence and determination.” However, it is important for people to know that this program is not a magic bullet. It is a lifestyle change that, if embraced with continuity, will produce a lasting peaceful relationship with the foods we eat.

developed a unique way of creating the Pi Gu state. Based on the idea that all bodies have a natural ability to heal as long as energy is able to flow without resistance, Tom Tam created a highly targeted method of directing healing energy to the body, called Tong Ren. This method successfully combines the important elements of Western medical anatomy and physiology with an understanding of Chinese energy medicine. Tom’s original intention in developing Pi Gu was to heal the digestive organs and improve circulation. However, he noticed that his overweight patients began to lose weight while they were in treatment for digestive problems. Through the redirection of energy to the digestive organs, chi begins to fill up the patient, which results in less hunger. As the patient begins to feel full and content, this gives the organs a chance to rest and be re-set from the years of abuse caused by overeating. The pancreas, in particular, becomes more efficient which allows the patient to lose excess weight. Tom went on to develop a complete Pi Gu program targeting very specific body points that addressed stress, overeating, digestive problems, emotions, food addictions, low energy and slow metabolic rates. In a typical Pi Gu session, the Pi Gu practitioner rhythmically taps a lightweight magnetic hammer on an acupuncture model, selecting points where the client has bioelectrical blockages in the organs

involved in the Pi Gu weight control program. The use of the acupuncture doll focuses the practitioner’s intention and creates a link between the subconscious mind of the practitioner and the blockage points on the client’s body. The connection then enables the blocked points to heal by restoring the original flow of “chi energy.” Pi Gu balances the middle warmer organs including the pancreas, liver, stomach and spleen to give these organs a chance to cut down on their workload in order for us to regain normal digestion. Those who practice Pi Gu become more aware of their body signals, which can lead to a reduction in cravings and a better control of eating habits. Without pills, medications, supplements, meal replacements, vigorous exercise, dieting or medical procedures, Pi Gu energy leads us to peace and balance. Linda Kent, M.Ed., N.C., is a Meridian Therapy Practitioner and Tong Ren Therapist. She offers classes for Tong Ren, cancer patients and Pi Gu weight control at Rochester Holistic Arts, in Rochester, MI. Her next Pi Gu class is May 10th.For more information call 248-895-5064.

What is Pi Gu?

In 1972 two Western Han Dynasty (206BC-24AD) tombs were discovered in Changsha, China. One tomb contained internal exercises promoting health and curing disease. The other tomb contained information about Pi Gu which is a discipline of refraining from eating food and eating “chi” or life force energy instead. Tom Tam, acupuncturist, healer, poet, writer, Chi Gong and Tai Chi expert

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here is little question that a pet’s oral hygiene program, or lack thereof, is the weak link in pet owners’ efforts to keep their pet healthy and free of disease. There are three reasons that a pet’s dental care is typically neglected. The first is that pets are rarely thrilled with the process of daily dental hygiene and are often unwilling to cooperate, thus making such attempts frustrating for the pet caregiver and pet alike. The second reason is simply trying to remember to do it or to fit it into a day full of many other demands. Thirdly is the necessity to anesthetize pets in order to perform a thorough annual dental prophylaxis and polishing. All three are legitimate concerns and the problems are clearly understood by most veterinarians. Following, we will address the issues and try to create the understanding that, although not always easy, any and all efforts to keep your pet’s mouth healthy are extremely worthwhile in maintaining your pet’s good health well into his or her senior years. Though regular dental hygiene may provide our pets with a whiter smile and sweeter breath, these are not the reasons we should make the effort to maintain the health of our pet’s teeth and gums. It is a well-known fact that by the time dogs and cats reaches three years of age, 70 percent have already developed periodontal, or gum, disease. This gum disease is a result of oral bacteria rapidly multiplying in the dental tartar, which provides these injurious microbes with a great breeding ground. As a result of this large oral bacterial population, an animal’s gums may become inflamed and painful. However, even more concerning is that these bacteria and their toxins can enter into the a dog or cat’s blood stream and travel to the kidneys, liver, and heart where they will slowly damage these organs. Over the years, this can significantly contribute to the onset of kidney and liver failure. Of course, in the early stages of this process there are few if any outward signs of internal organ involvement, therefore the only compelling reason to make the effort of maintaining good oral hygiene is to combat bad breath, inflamed gums, ugly yellow tartar on the teeth, and possibly a reduced appetite result-

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ing from painful loose teeth. Unfortunately the appearance of the mouth is just a preview of more serious problem that will evolve with time, thus it is important to remember that extending the healthy life of our pets begins when they are young—and not with heroic measures when they are old. You can never make up for this missed opportunity by suddenly becoming highly concerned and attentive when your older pets health begins to fail. Veterinarians understand well and are highly respectful of the concerns and fears pet owners have of putting their pet under anesthesia. There is no doubt that anesthesia poses risk for pets just as it does for people. That being said, if your pet is found healthy on both physical exam and blood testing the likelihood of a life-threatening situation developing is extremely low. On the other hand if you avoid anesthesia and never have your pets teeth professionally cleaned, the chances of a life shortening disease developing in the form of early organ failure are far more likely to occur. Quite simply, the benefits of a regular yearly professional teeth cleaning far out weigh the risk. There is no doubt that daily home dental hygiene is performed by a very low percentage of the pet owning population. It is not surprising that in lieu of all the demands we have in our lives we are not excited about having one more task to do every morning or night. This is especially true when the task becomes frustrating or more time consuming than we thought. In lieu of brushing the pet’s teeth, one recommended option is a daily hygiene procedure that should take only 30 seconds. A couple of drops of dental gel called Maxigard Oral Cleaning Gel, which contains Zinc Ascorbate (Vitamin C) is easily smeared on the outside of the teeth and gums—helping to ensure a pet’s health for many years to come. Dr. John M. Simon, owner of the Woodside Animal Clinic in Royal Oak is a columnist, author, lecturer and past president of the Oakland County Veterinary Association. For more information, contact Dr. Simon at 248-545-6630 or visit his website: Doc4Pets.com.

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once a week is plenty. In-between shampoos, try a dry shampoo or hair powder to reduce the amount of grease. Limit yourself to a threeto seven-minute shower (a kitchen timer can help you keep track), and save both shaving and brushing your teeth for outside the shower.

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DRY SMARTER: Air-dry your hair or use an eco-friendly blow dryer. “Reduce drying time and conserve energy by drying at the roots only, using a round brush and nozzle,” advises Amanda Freeman, founder of VitalJuiceDaily.com, an eco-friendly wellness e-newsletter. “Let the ends air-dry and prevent flyaways by using a [nontoxic] anti-frizz serum.”

COLOR SAFER: At home and at the salon, look for ammonia-free hair colors, counsels Stuart Gavert, of Gavert Atelier Salon, in Beverly Hills, who uses non-ammonia color treatments, never lets excess color go down the sink, and recycles the aluminum foils used during highlighting.

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FINISH WHAT YOU BUY: Most women use only six of the average of 12 products they keep in their vanity, according to an O.B. Tampons survey. Use up the products you have before buying more, and if you aren’t going to use one, recycle or reuse the container. 6 DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY: Any beauty products that contain solvents, flammables or petroleum count as hazardous waste, including nail polish remover, nail polish, hair color and aerosol hair spray. Most counties in the United States have regular collections or specific locations to drop off hazardous waste; search the local company online to find lists of what they will accept. Better yet, buy products from companies that don’t use toxic chemicals in the first place, to protect your health and that of the planet (CosmeticsDatabase.com is a good place to start). 7 RESEARCH THE COMPANY: Check the manufacturer’s website—the more forthcoming they are about sourcing and processes, the better. Then, support those that behave in an ecologically and socially responsible manner; some companies even gift a percentage of their profits to environmental organizations.

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Making matters worse, the Organic Seed Alliance reports that there is, “unwanted spread of GE pollen and seed into organic agricultural systems,” and the genetic contamination of non-GMO crops. Roundup Ready alfalfa grieves Chris Blanchard the most. Blanchard, an organic farmer in Decorah, Iowa, explains: “Alfalfa is pollinated by bees, which can travel for miles, so we can be certain that seed stocks will be contaminated, threatening the livelihoods of organic farmers.”

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Sunday, May 1 Kirtan with Mike Cohen - 7-9 PM. Kirtan is a group participatory experience of sacred call and response chanting that will calm your mind, open your heart and build deep connection to yourself, others and the Divine. No prior experience necessary. Kirtan with Mike Cohen is an invitation to sing, clap, meditate and dance together. $15/ advance, $20/door. Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 55.

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Please note: Dates and times shown are subject to change. Please call numbers provided to confirm event information. McGinnis Lake Hike - 11:30am. Holly State Rec area. 5.5 mi., Moderate. Meet Sierra Club members on this hike in wooded terrain. Call if weather is ?. Meet in Bloomfield Hills behind CVS on SE corner of Woodward & Square Lake (NE end of lot) or at 12:15 at Overlook picnic area. Info: Joanne Cantoni 248-932-5370.

Tuesday, May 3 VegMI Presents: Vegetarian 101 - 7pm. Join VegMichigan for this monthly event which will include a cooking demonstration & samples. Registration is required. FREE. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills. Anthony Richardson 248-371-1407. See ad page 4. Natural Solution To Allergies - 6:30pm. FREE workshop. Dr. David Budaj, 5793 W, Maple Rd, Ste 147, West Bloomfield. Seating is limited, please call 248-626 0001. See ad page 13.

Wednesday, May 4 First Free Wednesdays - 9am-7pm. New patients may try a treatment free on the first Wednesday of each month. Please call for an appointment, space is limited. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space is available. FREE. Community Health Acupuncture Center, 801 Livernois St, Ferndale. Darlene Berger or Carol Soborowski 248-246-7289. See add page 50. Digestion Issues? Nothing Working? 7- 8:15pm. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist will discuss hidden causes of… Acid Reflux, Crohn’s, Gas, Bloating, Diarrhea! Don’t let digestive problems rule your life! Attend this seminar and learn drugless solutions! Vitamin Shoppe, Royal Oak. FREE! Call 248-879-1900 to register.

Thursday, May 5 The History of Michigan's Forest - Old Growth and Beyond - 6:30-9pm. Marvin Roberson, Forest Policy Specialist, to speak at Sierra Club's Southeast Michigan Group on Michigan's Forest. Outings, Service Projects, Conservations Efforts and more!

It's Spring. FREE. Southeast Michigan Group of the Sierra Club, 999 West Big Beaver Road, Troy. Pamela Sanders 586-215-1910. Detox Class - 6:30-8:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN, will cover the various ways to detoxify your body and the reasons and benefits of detoxing. $25. The Downing Clinic, 5717 Bella Rose Blvd., Suite 100, Clarkston. Call 248-625-6677 to register. See ad page 8.

Friday, May 6 Treat Yourself to Ladies Night - 5-8pm. Take time to relax & renew at our Be Good to Your Whole Body Ladies Night. Meet our vendors & enter to win fun prizes! You won't want to miss it! FREE. Whole Foods Market, West Bloomfield, 7350 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Renee Mahon 248-538-4600. See ad page 4. Satsang: Yoga Discussion, Chanting and Meditation - 7:30-9pm. Join us for an evening of yoga discussion, chant and meditation. Get to know the teachers and students at the studio. Attendance is encouraged if considering applying for Yoga Lifestyles in the Fall. FREE. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

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Mother's Day Sunday, May 8 Mother’s Day Flower Walk - 1pm. Join us for a guided hike to experience some of the beautiful woodland wildflowers of May. Treat your mom, ‘cause what mother doesn’t love flowers? $3 per person, mothers free. Preregistration required. Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center, please call 248-625-6640. Mother’s Day Walk-A-Mom - 10am-4pm. Kids of all ages who walk the trail of their choice with mom will be awarded an official “Walk-a-Mom” certificate. Mom will get a garden flower to plant at home. $3/person, moms free. Preregister. Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center near Rochester/Washington Township. Info: 586-781-9113. Flowers and Wagon Rides for Mom - Noon-3pm. Looking for something different to do for Mother’s Day? Join an interpreter at the farm where you and mom can enjoy a wagon ride and choose a flower or plant to take home. $5/person, moms free. Farm Center of Wolcott Mill Metropark in Ray Township. Info: 586-752-5932. Mother’s Day Flower Walk - 1pm. Join us for a guided hike to experience some of the beautiful woodland wildflowers of May, a special treat for your mom. $3/person. Pre-register. Environmental Discovery Center near White Lake. 248-6256640.

Tuesday, May 10 Better Health Now and for a Lifetime - Learn the benefits of the FirstLine Therapy Lifestyle Modification Program which teaches you how to modify your lifestyle to help prevent disease and lose weight. FREE. The Downing Clinic. Clarkston. Call to register at 248-625-6677. See ad page 8. Balancing Hormones Naturally - 6:30pm. FREE workshop. Dr. David Budaj, 5793 W, Maple Rd, Ste 147, West Bloomfield. Seating is limited, please call 248-626 0001. See ad page 13.

Community Support Day for Make A Wish Foundation - All Day. Join us in supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of MI by shopping on this day, when 5% of our sales will be donated to to this great organization. Donation. Whole Foods Market, All 3 Metro Detroit Locations. Anthony Richardson 248-371-1407. See ad page 4. Cookin’ w/ Aubs-Local Fare - 6-7pm. Join us at the Authentic Living Center with Certified Culinarian’ Aubrey sharing meal ideas, kitchen tips and inspiration. Seats fill up fast! $10. Authentic Living Center, Axtel Rd, Troy. Dawn Danhausen 248-649-9600. Pi Gu Chinese Weight Control - 7pm-8pm. The Pi Gu Weight Control program uses universal energy that results in less eating while feeling more energetic. Pi Gu pays close attention to the digestive organs which are usually out of balance from over use, and directs extra energy to the pancreas, stomach, gall bladder, liver and spleen so they are balanced and re-set allowing weight loss. $10. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave., Rochester. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064. See ad page 19 and article page 29.

Body Confidence - 7-8pm. Whole Foods in Rochester welcome Motivational Sensation! Kelly Hamlin brings knowledge, experience and excitement into every class. Learn to listen to the subtle messages your body is giving you. Physical and emotional health are directly linked. Join Kelly and take that first step towards a positive and energizing lifestyle. FREE. Whole Foods Rochester. Kelly Hamlin 248-953-5532. Vision Quest/ Rites of Passage Ceremony - Seek guidance from Spirit, mark key life transitions, integrate change and find new direction. Learn more at this open house. Battle Creek. Debbie 248-414-5376. See ad page 38.

Thursday, May 12 Vita Hair Salon Grand Opening/Community Open House - 10am-8pm. Meet the stylists, tour the salon and register to win FREE services and products. Vita Hair Salon is located inside Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. FREE. Vita Hair Salon, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, 6777 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield. Meghan Rossi 248-325-2050. See ad inside front cover.

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Digestion Issues? Nothing Working? - 7-8:15pm. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist will discuss hidden causes of… Acid Reflux, Crohn’s, Gas, Bloating, Diarrhea! Don’t let digestive problems rule your life! Attend this seminar and learn drugless solutions! Vitamin Shoppe, Auburn Hills. FREE! Call 248-879-1900 to register.

Uncover Your Intuitive Gifts - 6:30-8:30pm. Have you ever wondered if you are intuitive? Uncover your own intuitive abilities (hint: we all have them) during this hands-on interactive workshop. $15/ advance, $20/door. Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 55.

The Missing Factors in Total Thyroid Care 6:30-7:15pm. Dr. Megan Strauchman, medical director of the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers, sheds some light on the lab studies commonly missed by many family physicians and discusses the different factors contributing to hypothyroidism and how it may not actually be your thyroid at all! FREE. Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers, 10683 S Saginaw St, Ste B, Grand Blanc. Anne or Stacy 810-694-3576. See ads pages 28 & 41.

Saturday, May 14 Therapeutic Yin Yoga - 1-3pm. A blend of Restorative Yoga, gentle yoga, breath work, and meditation releasing your body from the fight-orflight response caused by traumatic events and life's everyday stresses. One of a kind workshop to help activate your body's natural healing abilities. Call for list of items to bring. $25-advance registration required. Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 55.

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markyourcalendar SATurdAy, MAy 14 Finding Balance & Stability in Changing Times - 9:30am-12:30pm. In this fun workshop, we will use breath and movement to create space and balance in the body, then address the challenges in our everyday life from this place of centeredness. Filled with life coaching and mindfulness tools you can use on your own. $45. Soothe Your Soul, 2B South Washington, oxFord. Hannah Cornell-Schroeder 248-236-9855. See ad page 38.

TueSdAy, MAy 17 Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - 6:307:30pm. Stop the agony. Get your life back. Seating very limited. RSVP by 5/12. FrASer Activity Center. $5. Complete Wellness & Injury Solutions. Dr. Stanczak 586-774-6301. See ad page 34. healthy Bones - 6:30pm. FREE workshop. Dr. David Budaj, 5793 W, Maple Rd, Ste 147, WeST BlooMField. Seating is limited, please call 248-626 0001. See ad page 13. Scoliosis and the TornadoSuit: Spare Your Child the Necessity of Surgery - 6-7pm. This seminar demonstrates a revolutionary new flexible scoliosis brace - the TornadoSuit. Dr. Mark Morningstar, the TornadoSuit developer, will explain how the TornadoSuit works, and why your child will prefer it over conventional rigid bracing to prevent scoliosis surgery. This breakthrough is quickly gaining national attention, don't miss out! $5. Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers, 66787 Gratiot Ave, riChMoNd. Callie 586-727-7500. See ads pages 28 & 41. restorative Meditation - 7pm-8pm. Experience renewed energy and focus with a few simple techniques used in this class. Learn to protect and enhance your auric field, while gaining tools to eliminate negative energies that can leave your system out of balance. $10. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave., roCheSTer. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064. See ad page 19.

WedNeSdAy, MAy 18 regain Your Zest for life with Bio-identical hormones - 6:30-7:15pm. Learn how bio-identical hormones can help you regain lost energy, improve libido, regrow your hair, and restore your vitality. Workshop is presented by Dr. Megan Strauchman, Fellowship-trained in Anti-Aging Regenerative Medicine. This is her most popular workshop! FREE. Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers, 10683 S Saginaw St, Ste B, GrANd BlANC. Anne or Stacy 810-694-3576. See ads page 28 & 41. The Amazing Thyroid! - 7-8:15pm. Learn how to support this incredible gland. Discover its link to heart health, digestive issues, weight gain and more.

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SATurdAy, MAy 21 Annual Community & river Clean-up - 9amNoon. Join others in helping to keep our watershed clean. Sites in GeNeSee, lAPeer, ANd oAKlANd counties. Contact the Flint River Watershed Coalition for more information. Sue Lossing 810-767-9491. A Night of henna - 7-8:30pm. Learn about the history, traditions and application of this centuries old art form. We’ll explore the use of henna body art in different countries and cultures. Participants can receive a henna design from an experienced artist, as well as a cone of henna paste to take home. $20. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, roCheSTer. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064. See ad page 19. raw Foods for regular People - 11am-Noon. Appetizers & Snacks. When you have a desire to munch, satisfy that craving with fresh, healthy options instead of pre-packaged junk food! Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body | Satisfied Soul and learn to make simple, delicious finger foods that are terrific snacks for you as well as crowd-pleasing appetizers for a party! $10. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Blvd, roCheSTer hillS. Service Desk 248-371-1400. See ad page 4.

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just around the corner! Before you know it the sun will be out and you'll be pulling out your BBQ! Let us help you welcome the taste of summer! FREE. Whole Foods Market, All three MeTro deTroiT Locations. Renee Mahon 248-5384600. See ad page 4. NiA Jam - 2-4pm. Join Metro Detroit NIA teachers as we move our bodies and celebrate May. Experience the Joy of Movement, release stress and have fun - all at the same time! $10. RhythmN-Shoes Dance Studio, 2172 Franklin Road, BlooMField hillS. Patricia 517-285-3009.

TueSdAy, MAy 24 Scoliosis - 6:30-7:30pm. Effective conservative treatment. Surgery is NOT always the ONLY option. Seating is very limited. RSVP by 5/19. FrASer Activity Center. Donation. Complete Wellness & Injury Solutions. Dr. Stanczak 586-774-6301. See ad page 34. Weight loss The Natural Way - 6:30pm. FREE workshop. Dr. David Budaj, 5793 W, Maple Rd, Ste 147, WeST BlooMField. Seating is limited, please call 248-626 0001. See ad page 13. discover the difference in drinking Water - 7-8pm. Learn how important water is to your health and wellness. The body is approximately 70% water, every system of the body depends on it to function properly. Most Americans suffer from dehydration and don't even know it. Bring in your tap or bottled water and we will test it for pH and oxidation properties. Donation. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, roCheSTer. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064. See ad page 19. Why Am i Always Tired? - 7-8:15pm. Suffer from low energy or poor sleep? Use stimulants and sleepaids? Learn natural ways to regain your energy. Dr. Richard K. Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates Nutrition Response Testing to address this issue! FREE. Whole Foods, WeST BlooMField. Call 248-879-1900 to register. Synergy Worldwide Meeting - 7-8pm. Learn about the many health benefits of ProArgi-9 plus and a ground floor business opportunity! Donation. American Legion Hall, lAPeer. Mark and Julie Fulcher 810-834-9881.

WedNeSdAy, MAy 25 dream interpretation - 7-8:30pm. Not understanding the meaning of your dreams can

be very frustrating. In this class you will learn how to become your own dream interpreter and successfully remember your dreams upon waking. A dream that is not interpreted is like a letter that has not been opened. Donation. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, roCheSTer. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064. See ad page 19. Vision Quest/ rites of Passage Ceremony - Seek guidance from Spirit, mark key life transitions, integrate change and find new direction. Learn more at this open house. ANN ArBor. Debbie 248-414-5376. See ad page 38. Natural Ways to Quit Your Statins and Blood Pressure Meds - 6:30-7:15pm. Workshop discusses the interconnections between insulin resistance and hypertension and high cholesterol and will explain why many people can't get their blood pressure or cholesterol under control even with prescription medications. Presented by Megan Strauchman, D.O. FREE. Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers, 10683 S Saginaw St, Suite B, GrANd BlANC. Anne or Stacy 810-694-3576. See ad page 28 & 41.

each month. Please call for an appointment, space is limited. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space is available. FREE. Community Health Acupuncture Center, 801 Livernois St, FerNdAle. Darlene Berger or Carol Soborowski 248-246-7289. See ad page 50.

markyourcalendar SATurdAy, JuNe 4 holistic Sampler-health Fair & open house - 9:30am-3:30pm. Sample Holistic, Organic, Natural, Eco-friendly, etc., Practitioners, Artwork, Jewelry, Food, Music, Speakers, Vendors, Demonstrations & More. Free samples, services & products. Tables and demonstration times still available. Call 248-807-8511 for info. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, ClArKSToN. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. See ad page 39.

ThurSdAy, MAy 26 Chi Kung - 6-7:30pm. Experience this Asian self-healing practice from time immemorial. It is powerfully based on simple standing postures and breathing exercises that relieve stress and tension, and strengthen bodies’ natural normal healing abilities. $25. Mott Community Education, lAPeer. Registration: 810-667-6546.

MoNdAy, JuNe 6 Vision Quest/ rites of Passage Ceremony - Seek guidance from Spirit, mark key life transitions, integrate change and find new direction. Learn more at this open house. TroY. Debbie 248-414-5376. See ad page 38.

SATurdAy, MAy 28 Woodland hike with discovery Backpacks - 1pm. Join a park naturalist to explore the woodlands. Each group will use the tools contained in one of our “discovery backpacks” on this fun, family-friendly hike. $3/person. Preregister. iNdiAN SPriNGS Metropark Environmental Discovery Center, please call 248-625-6640.

TueSdAy, MAy 31 understanding Fibromyalgia - 6:30pm. FREE workshop. Dr. David Budaj, 5793 W, Maple Rd, Ste 147, WeST BlooMField. Seating is limited, please call 248-626 0001. See ad page 13.

markyourcalendar FridAy & SATurdAy JuNe 10 & 11 The Wisdom of devotion - Fri 8pm-Sat 10pm. Teacher, performer, counter-cultural icon, lover of God: Bhagavan Das is as rich and manifold as Existence itself. Satsang, Nada Yoga Workshop and Kirtan. Register online at HouseOfYoga. net. $90. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd. BerKleY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

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Candle light Yoga with guest teachers - 7:308:30pm in May. Join us for rejuvenating Candle Light yoga classes. Use your class pass or walk-in rate. $12. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BerkleY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

Yoga - 9:30am & 2:30pm. 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 10, 43 & 55.

Creating A World that Works For All - 10am. Celebration of Spirit: music, laughter, meditation, inspiration, spiritual community. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, ClArkStOn. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. See ad page 39.

Hypnotherapy with Cheryl Beshada, C.M.Ht. 9:30am-7pm by appt. Also Wed’s. Cheryl teaches and specializes in Personal Empowerment, Releasing Blocks and Patterns of Negative Behavior, Higher Self Communication. Free Consultation. WArren. 586-751-7500. See ad page 34.

Unity Church of lake Orion - 10am service - Join us on Sundays with Reverend Guice. Find out more about us and answer the Question: What is Unity? lAke OriOn. Info: 248-391-9211.

la leche league of lake orion - 10am. Daytime Series meeting: 3rd Monday. FREE. Christ the Redeemer Church, 2700 Waldon Rd, lAKe orioN. Tawnya 586-604-4074.

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.

Basic Yoga with noreen Daly - 5:45pm, Also Wed 5:45pm. Strengthen bodies, calm minds and open hearts. Beginning and intermediate asanas (postures). Bring mat (a few loaners available) or towel. $7/session. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, ClArkStOn. 248-625-5192. See ad page 39.

Unity Church of rochester - 11am. A center for spiritual growth and prayer support based on the practical application of the teachings of Jesus Christ. Unity respects all individuals. FREE. 1038 Harding Ave. rOCHeSter HillS. 248-656-0120. Belly Dancing with Veils - 3:30-4:30pm in May. Learn basic belly dance moves with a veil. An excellent upper body workout and is a lot of fun! No previous dance experience necessary. Veils provided. $9.50/week, 4 week series. Pre-register. Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave, CHeSterFielD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 55.

Tai Chi Chuan Classes - 6:30-8pm. Enjoy the calm, centered, relaxed state of moving meditation. Mind leads, body follows. Reunite with your personal power and learn to direct your energy. $15. Orchid Leaf Energy Arts, 2290 East Hill Rd #202, GrANd BlANC. Dawn Fleetwood 810-235-9854. Flow Yoga - 7pm. Also Wed-6:15pm & Thu-9:30am. Great for the fit individual wanting to experience a blend of classic yoga combined with asana flow & breath. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, ClArKSToN. Jules 248-390-9270. See ad page 54.

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Blended Yoga - 9:30am. Great class for all levels combining classic yoga teachings w/asana. Some days we take it easy and other days we move a bit more. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, ClArKSToN. Jules 248-390-9270. See ad page 54. Hypnotherapy with Frank garfield, C.M.Ht. Also Thurs 9:30am-7pm by appt. Frank teaches and specializes in all aspects of hypnotherapy, Medical Hypnotherapy and hypnotherapy for Pregnancy and Childbirth. Free Consultation. WArren. Call 586-751-7500. See ad page 34. gentle Yoga with rev. Matthew - 10am. Spiritual, mental and physical practice for developing and tapping inner energy and awareness. Bring mat or towel. Free-will Love-offerings. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, ClArkStOn. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. See ad page 39. Yoga - 7pm. Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all age groups, emphasizing restorative and therapeutic principles. $15 walk-in or packages. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Rd Ste 104, Sterling HtS. 586795-3800. See ads pages 10, 43 & 55.

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

Adult Women’s and Children’s Domestic Violence Support Groups - 10-11:30am. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell. Info: 517548-1350. Flow Yoga - 6:15 pm. Great class for those new to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga system. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270. See ad page 54. Zumba Classes - 6:30-7:30pm. With Brenda & Haley Mears. $6 drop in fee. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. Vin/Yin Yoga Class - 8:15-9:15pm. A rhythmic Vinyasa flow complemented by Yin yoga with seated and reclining poses. Classes will begin with a warming Vinyasa sequence of sun salutes and standing poses, and will end with a gentle yin sequence. Intermediate. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave., Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 55.

Flow Yoga - 9:30am. A blend of classic yoga teachings inter-woven with asana flow and breath to help strengthen the mind, body & spirit. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270. See ad page 54. Tai Chi with Tammy Cropp - 10am. New 7-week series starts May 12th. Learn Dr Paul Lam’s Sun Style for Health. Experience healing, stress reduction, balance, and increased flexibility through the gentle movements of Tai Chi. $8/wk or series rate. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. 248-625-5192. See ad page 39. Batterer/Assailant Group - 10-11:20am; 5:306:50pm and 7-8:20pm. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell. Info: 517-548-1350. Heart-n-Hand Thrift Shop - 10am-2pm. Also 2nd Sat/monthly. All proceeds will be donated to local mission projects and helping agencies. FREE. St. Paul UCC 31654 Mound Rd. Warren. Anne Pyciak 586-264-4777.


Young At Heart Active Adults - 11:30am-1:30pm. Fun and friendly atmosphere filled with activities. $5 yearly membership per person includes 6 newsletters per year. Non-members welcome. (May be extra fee for luncheon). Hart Community Center, Davisburg. Info; Sarah 248-846-6558. Auburn Hills Farmers Market - 3-7:30pm. May 19th thru October 20th. Fresh, local produce, breads and baked goods, pasta and sauces, jams, eggs, organic meats, smoked meats and fish, local musicians and much, much more! FREE. SE corner of S. Squirrel & Auburn Rd, Auburn Hills. Sandy McClure 248-504-8102. Yoga - 5:30 & 7pm. Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all age groups, emphasizing restorative and therapeutic principles. $15 walk-in or packages. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Rd Ste 104, Sterling Hts. 586-795-3800. See ads pages 10, 43 & 55. YOGA for Men & Women - 6-7:30pm. Beginning & Intermediate. Discover how movement and breath help open tight spots in the body. You may end up discovering some areas that haven’t moved in years. This class will help bring balance to the body. Available for all fitness levels. Bring your own mat or one provided. Taught by Chris Duncan, RYT 8 years Astanga Yoga. $12 drop in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. Yoga Class, Intermediate/Advanced Level 3-6 - 7pm. Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all age groups, emphasizing restorative and therapeutic principles. $15 walk-in or packages. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Rd Ste 104, Sterling Hts. 586795-3800. See ads pages 10, 43 & 55. Basic Yoga - 7pm. This class is a classic! Great for all levels; it's basic but with a challenge! $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270. See ad page 54. La Leche League of Lake Orion - 7:30 pm. Evening Series Meeting: 2nd Thursday. Toddler Meeting: 4th Thursday. Babies and children welcome. FREE. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. Baldwin, Lake Orion. Tawnya 584-604-4074.

Sexual Assault Group - 9:30-11:30am. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell. Info: 517-548-1350.

ule your complimentary foot reflexology session, call 313-671-7909. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 6-7:30pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. Commerce Twp. at Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Rd. Info: 866-914-3663. Zumba Classes - 6:30-7:30pm. With Brenda & Haley Mears. $6 drop in fee. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101. Emotions Anonymous - 7-8:30pm. The only requirement for EA membership is a desire to become well emotionally. Donations. Renaissance Unity, 11200 E. Eleven Mile Rd, Warren. Info: Rosemary 586-776-3886.

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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.

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Holistic esthetician Erica Lynn Hinch

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Homeopathy & auricular acupuncture. Certified practitioner. Effective for acute and chronic illnesses, developmental & aging issues, as well as addictions.

Hypnotherapy C Beyond hypnotherapy Louise Stoltz, C.Ht 425 W Huron Ste 210, Milford 248-714-6042

Yo u c a n m a k e p e r m a n e n t , positive and healthy changes in your life, work and at home with hypnotherapy! Stop Smoking, Weight, Shape, Stress and Anxiety Management, Self, Confidence Improvement and much, much more.

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Kathy and Tom are Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists & members of the International Association of Counselors and Therapists. Offering Personalized individual, group, phone and audio hypnotherapy sessions. See ad page 10.

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integrative medicine The Downing Clinic

Laura Kovalcik, DO, FACOI 5715 Bella Rose, Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com

Medical practice emphasizing natural treatments but also experienced with traditional medicine. Special tests to determine health and nutritional status along with massage, Chelation and acupuncture. Women’s & Men’s health, Menopause & Andropause, BioIdentical Hormones, Chemical Sensitivities, Osteoporosis, Candida, Fibromyalgia, Optimal Nutrition Plans and Primary Care. See ad page 8.

Budaj Chiropractic and Nutrition

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In practice since 1983. Multiple noninvasive techniques for effective treatment outcomes. Medical knowledge, combined with Chiropractic and nutritional expertise treats the source of the problem, whether chronic or for prevention. See ad page 13.

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Teresa Birkmeier-fredal MD 2770 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley MyWellness-Medicine.com 248-270-3309

Specializing in natural approaches to unresolved gastrointestinal symptoms and disorders.

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

Occupational Therapist with 12+ years experience integrating specialized therapies for adults, pediatrics, infants. Lymph Drainage Therapy, CranioSacral Therapy, Brain Curriculum, meridian balancing, Zero Balancing offered.

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Swedish massage, Deep Tissue, Sports/ Orthopedic Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Hot Stone, Maternity Massage, Integrative Massage. See ad page 38.

Vickie Evans, CMT

The Downing Clinic 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com

Reiki, Massage, Reflexology, Healing and Therapeutic Touch. Rain Drop Therapy: Spinal massage with aromatherapy oils provides antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory action to improve back pain and conditions. See ad page 8.

Wellness training Institute

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

Integrated Therapeutic Massage and Reiki Services with aromatherapy. Craniosacral, Meridian Light Touch, Shiatsu, Hot Stone, Deept Tissue, Swedish to help you feel your best. See ads pages 10, 43 & 55.


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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 23.

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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 ads pag 30.

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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 10, 43 & 55.

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Jaya’s certified Reiki & Seichim Classes

Rochester • 248-464-2049 JayasHealing@PeoplePC.com

There are 12 class hours in each degree. Investment: $150; Registration: $50. Classes: Reiki I to III and Master Training. Also advanced Seichim, living light energy.

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nourished body | satisfied soul Deb Klungle • 248-497-4189 Certified Raw Food Chef & Educator YourNourishedBody.com

Learn how simple, nutritious, & delicious raw foods can be! Group classes held in Rochester. Services include customized private instruction, health coaching, & detox support. See ad page 11.

Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher. Reiki Classes - Level I, II, Master and Teacher. Ama Deus healing sessions. Life coaching. Soothe-Your-Soul.com. See ad page 38.

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Jewels Yoga and Fitness

248-390-9270 JewelsYogaFitness. com Clarkston

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