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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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e are pleased to introduce, in this month's issue, our new Graceful Aging department. Dedicated to helping seniors live healthier, more sustainable lifestyles, we felt it an appropriate companion theme to our Healthy Kids, Fit Body, Conscious Eating and other categories. We hope you enjoy the various articles we will be bringing each month and pass it on to someone you know who could benefit.

The first article for this new department is about a sport called Pickleball. It's a cross between badminton and tennis, but has some unique qualities making it unlike anything else. It's a lot of fun, and a great way to get some exercise. Granted, it is a pastime enjoyed by people of all ages, but seniors have embraced it in communities everywhere, especially here in Michigan. We hope you enjoy this article and the future contributions we have for this new department. Check out the website at the end of the article to get more information and find community and senior centers all over the state that offer Pickleball.

Since Father's Day falls in June, it is customary for us to dedicate a good portion of the magazine to men's health (as we do women's health in May, the month of Mother's Day). Leading the selection is our feature article providing a 5 Step Plan for Wellness. What's important to remember, and true for many of our men/women specific articles, is that many of the tips and information apply as much to women as men. So ladies, don't pass it by because you think it might not apply.

Because school is soon (if not already) out for the summer, we've got a few tips for helping to keep kids' minds sharp during the recess. Ideas include not just reading, science and games, but also cooking and art. Lots of great opportunities for enjoyment and growth.

Just because summer is upon us doesn't mean that there isn't a lot going on in the community. Check out our calendar and you'll see. We hope you can find time to visit one (or more) of the events listed.

And, if you can, don't forget to celebrate Father's Day with that special "dad" in your life. We appreciate and love both of our dads very much. Our Father's Day message to them is that they know we are praying for their good health in the coming year.

Finally, thank you for reading Natural Awakenings. We hope you enjoy our June issue. Until next month, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

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newsbriefs Celebrate the Start of Summer with Sensational Salads

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eb Klungle, owner of Nourished Body | Satisfied Soul, certified raw food chef, nutritionist and educator, is offering a 3-part summer salad series as well as a men’s health cooking demonstration and taste fest during the month of June.

"Leafy greens are among the most nutritious foods we can eat," says Deb. "Their list of health benefits is practically endless and includes energy, improved digestion, clear skin, strong bones, etc. One of the easiest ways to incorporate greens into your daily diet is by eating a salad at lunch & dinner."

The first class in the series, Summer Party Salads, is taking place Sunday, June 12th, from 1-3 pm at Rochester Holistic Arts, and focuses on fresh vegetable salads.

Students will learn to make a kalegoji berry salad, shaved fennel salad, carrot and bell pepper salad, chopped Italian salad and ambrosia. Class fee is $40.

The second class, Raw Foods for Regular People: Adding Variety to Green Salads, is on Saturday, June 25th, from 11am-12pm at Whole Foods Market, Rochester. Deb will be demonstrating ways to be creative with salads. Students will learn how cutting greens and vegetables differently can alter the texture and flavor of salads. They will also have the opportunity to sample unique dressings. Admission is $10 Creative Coleslaws is the third class and is being held at Rochester Holistic Arts on Sunday, June 26th from 1-3pm. Coleslaws are simple salads to make and require no special equipment. Deb Klungle teaches students to make collard green slaw, Mediterranean kale slaw, carrot slaw with ginger dressing, Michigan cole slaw and a fruit slaw. Class fee is $40.

"Many of these salads are perfect for picnics and potlucks because they can be made ahead of time and taste better when served the next day" explains Deb, who is a long-time vegan and passionate advocate for natural wellness.

Deb will also be presenting Men’s Health – Cholesterol-Free Taste Fest at Whole Foods Market-Rochester Hills on Tuesday, June 14th, from 7-8pm. This cooking demonstration and tasting event offers many delicious cholesterol-free options. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample traditional favorites including cheeseburgers, chili, ice cream, & more. Admission is $10 Rochester Holistic Arts is located at 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 Deb's ad page 11.

Non-Profit Offers Free Therapeutic Services To Cancer Patients

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Their mission is to provide free, natural therapeutic and medicinal care that supports other medical treatments patients may already be receiving.

Planned fundraisers for the Cancer Clinic include a “Pink Luncheon,” Mom-toMom Resales and Spaghetti Dinners. The Cancer Clinic is accepting donations in any amount (Attorney General solicitation license # MICS 45317), made payable to: Cancer Clinic for the Poor, c/o Charles Hartwig 25272 Dodge, Roseville, MI 48066.

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newsbriefs Local Author Publishes Vegan Recipe Book

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egMichigan board member and author Susan Kline is announcing the publication of her new cookbook, From the Earth with Love, a compilation of delicious and time-honored recipes for the ultimate in vegan comfort food.

Susan set out to re-create traditional recipes, using vegan options, to dispel the myth that vegetarian food is limited, sparse, bland, and unappetizing. She has been vegetarian/vegan for the past 30 years and has shared her love of cooking and educating through doing cooking classes and hosting vegan potlucks. She put together this cookbook, which took two years to complete, based on those years of testing and presenting recipes.

"Cooking and baking without meat, dairy or eggs (vegan) could not be easier today with all of the meat and dairy substitutes readily available," she says. "If you are transitioning to a more plant-based diet, or are already vegan, you will find these recipes to be a welcome addition to your meal planning."

In addition, Susan has added her collection of favorite quotes as well as food trivia and environmental tips throughout the book, which sells for $15.

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n June 6th Debbie Mast and Brian Obrecht will discuss Vision Quests and Rites of Passage ceremonies from 7-9pm at the Authentic Living Center in Troy.

“Life is full of significant events such as milestone birthdays, changes in relationships, job loss, and so on” says Debbie. “These can be hard to understand and integrate unless we slow down and reflect on the personal meaning of an event”. “Cultures around the world have some form of spiritual retreat where they step away from the demands of daily life and immerse themselves in nature” Brian adds. “It’s a time-honored way to mark transition and find a new direction”.

Debbie is an international teacher of shamanic practices and has been sending people out on Vision Quests for over 19 years. Brian has 18 years of experience guiding others in vision quests, personal ceremonies and initiation rites. Both are long-time apprentices to the Sweet Medicine SunDance teachings, a shamanic tradition rooted in the Americas.

These experienced ceremonialists will lead a Vision Quest for adults July 20-24th on private land in Western Michigan. No previous experience is needed. “Nature is our greatest teacher” says Debbie. “When we make time to listen, the next step in our lives often becomes clear and we can move ahead with joy.”

The Authentic Living Center is located at 1640 Axtell Rd, Troy. The evening is free; everyone is welcome. For more information or to register for the Open House call Debbie 248-414-5376 or visit Visionquestmi.com. See ad page 47.

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indy Crandell, R.N., C.N. of Nuview Nutrition LLC has recently relocated her Clarkston business and is announcing an open house themed "For The Health of It" to be held on Thursday June 9th from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

The free event, held jointly with Attuned Mind and Holistic Harmony, two other Clarkston businesses, will be in Nuview Nutrition's new location inside the Attuned Mind Building at 3 East Washington Street, Clarkston.

"We invite everyone to attend and experience our wellness center," says Cindy. "We offer nutritional consulting, stress reduction, Brain Wave Optimization, detoxification, ionic foot baths, massage and much more. Those who attend will be able to enjoy our healthy snacks, health enhancing tips, free demonstrations, specially-priced ofCindy Crandell, fers and see our full service facility where we can balance R.N., C.N. the mind and body!"

Nuview Nutrition LLC has been in business since 1999, opening full time in January 2010 in downtown Clarkston. Services include specialized nutritional programs that enhance immune function, optimize digestion, reduce inflammation and bring the body into balance.

For more information, contact Cindy Crandell, R.N., C.N. at 248-766-2210 or visit NuviewNutrition.com. See ad page 38.

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elebrate Healthy and Local Food on June 9, at 6:00 pm, at The Detroit Eastern Market in Shed 3 and support The Boggs Educational Center School Farm. Whole Foods Market, in partnership with Eastern Market Corporation, brings its first national traveling Whole Foods Market Do Something Reel Film Festival to Detroit with two character-driven films focused on food, environmental issues and everyday people with the greater vision of making a world of difference.

This screening is free, with a suggested donation of $5.00 to benefit the Boggs Educational Center School Farm. Donations can be made at the door.

The Films include: • Lunch Line at 6pm – This film follows six kids from one of the toughest neighborhoods in Chicago as they set out to fix school lunch–and wind up at the White House.

Their unlikely journey parallels the dramatic transformation of school lunch from a patchwork of local anti-hunger efforts to a robust national feeding program.

• Urban Roots at 8pm – This film tells the powerful story of a group of dedicated Detroiters working tirelessly to fulfill their vision for locally-grown, sustainably farmed food in a city cut off from real food and limited to fast food stocked with processed food from thousands of miles away. This group has taken on the enormous task of changing this for themselves, and to understand their story is to understand how we can change it for us all.

After the films, a Q&A panel discussion with Special guest, Urban Roots Director Mark MacInnis and Detroit Urban Farmers will take place.

The Detroit Eastern Market is located 2934 Russell St., Detroit. For more information, call 248-371-1433. More film details can be found by visiting the Whole Foods website at: WholeFoodsMarket.com/stores/rochesterhills. See their ad page 4.

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wami Paramahansa Atmanandaji, internationally renowned master of Kriya Yoga Meditation, will be visiting metro Detroit and offering a variety of FREE public programs.

On Saturday, June 11 from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, Paramahansa Atmanandaji, also known as Babaji, will be giving a FREE lecture, “Changing your destiny through Kriya breathing and meditation,” at the Bloomfield Township Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Hills.

“The basis of Vedic culture in relation to Kriya Yoga,” a FREE lecture presented by Babaji, will be held on Saturday, June 18 from 10:00-11:30 AM, at the Bharatiya Temple, 6850 N. Adams Rd., Troy.

“Listen, practice, prepare and be ready to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world,” says Babaji. ''Life is Swami Paramahansa to be lived positively, happily, healthily, harmoniously and Atmanandaji lovingly."

A Kriya Yoga Retreat will be held July 22-24 at the beautiful Lake Huron Retreat Center, Port Huron, for those already initiated by Babaji, or those interested in receiving initiation at the Retreat. Registration required.

Kriya Yoga is a scientific, non-sectarian and ageless practice that brings peace and happiness to everyday life. Major benefits are a calm mind, a healthy body, a sharp intellect, an excellent memory and a ready wit. The final goal of Kriya Yoga is full self-realization.

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n a watershed move towards global mercury-free dentistry, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) recently reported that the U.S. government has announced that it supports a phase down, with the goal of eventual phase out of mercury amalgam. That’s the silver-and-mercury-mixed material commonly used to fill cavities in teeth.

This represents a radical reversal of the government’s former position that, “Any change toward the use of dental amalgam is likely to result in positive public health outcomes.” The new stance will be submitted at the third round of negotiations for the world mercury treaty. The IAOMT sees this as “an extraordinary development that will change the global debate about amalgam.”

The IAOMT, a global network of 700 dental, medical and research professionals, is a longtime opponent of mercury amalgam because of possible health risks from mercury, a known toxin. It is considered especially risky for children and for pregnant women, whose fetuses can be affected.

Possible side effects of the continuous release of toxic vapor from mercury fillings into the body include memory loss, tremors, personality changes and impaired immune systems.

Yet, the World Dental Federation and the American Dental Association continue to maintain that mercury amalgam fillings are safe. To date, mercury fillings have been banned in Norway and restricted in Finland, Sweden, Austria, Canada and Germany. With the U.S. government on board, says Charles G. Brown, president of the World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry, “The debate has shifted from whether to end amalgam to how to end amalgam.” Mercury-free dentistry supports the use of a tooth-colored, bonded composite material, made primarily of resin.

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The researchers worked with 12,059 volunteers, of whom none had experienced depression during the previous six years, analyzing the volunteers’ diets, lifestyles and ailments before, during and after the project. At the end of the study, 657 new cases of depression were detected.

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Dryness: When circulation to one’s feet is compromised, the skin may become dried out.

According to the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, castor oil has long been used to soothe and seal foot skin that has become cracked and fissured, qualified health counselors seek to improve the root cause of the impediment to normal circulation.

Red and itchy: The fatty chains of castor oil are made up almost entirely of ricinoleic acid, which modern medicine recognizes as a powerful anti-inflammatory (Mediators of Inflammation).

Achy: Castor oil has also proved to have analgesic, or pain-reducing, effects, according to a study of surface pain published in the Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery.

Fungal: Undecylenic acid, an active ingredient in castor oil, is widely acknowledged for its relief of fungal infections in the body (Antiviral Research). For foot or toenail fungus, soak feet in a basin of water with Epsom salts for about five minutes, and then apply castor oil liberally.

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JUST TAKE FIVE

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ncient prophets understood the wisdom of living by the adage, “Eat, drink and be merry,” and it still rings true today. Today’s health experts further add, “get moving” and “see your doctor at least once a year.”

Adopting this short, easy-to-do list of habits as a guiding principle can be key to a healthier and happier life, and add more years to accomplish your bucket list. The good news about male longevity is that much of it is under our control.

Dr. Robert Butler, gerontologist, psychiatrist and author of The Longevity Prescription: The 8 Proven Keys to a Long, Healthy Life, received a Pulitzer Prize for his work on aging. A founding director of the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health, he also started the nation’s first depart-

ment of geriatrics, at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City. In his early 80s, Butler was still regularly walking around Central Park before putting in 60-hour weeks doing work he loved as head of International Longevity Center–USA (ilcusa.org).

Butler maintained that genes account for only 25 percent of our individual health and said,

“Our environment and personal behaviors account for the rest.” For him, it was simple things like welcome hugs and laughter that added pleasure and length to life. Of course, learning something new helps the brain stay active. Butler lived the essence of active right up until his passing a year ago at age 83.

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So, what are men up against today?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov), the leading causes of death for men are heart disease; cancer (especially prostate); injuries; chronic lower respiratory diseases; stroke; diabetes; suicide; influenza and pneumonia; kidney disease; and Alzheimer’s disease.

But men can take a preventive approach to these conditions.

Here are five proactive, enjoyable ways that work:

EAT. The simple everyday act of healthy eating can have long-term, holistic benefits for not only overall health and weight management, but for preventing prostate cancer. In 2010, nearly 218,000 men in the United States were diagnosed with prostate cancer, a largely curable challenge when caught in its early stages, according to the American Cancer Society. But why not eat well to prevent potential cancer cells from becoming a bigger problem?

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“All of us have microscopic cancers growing in our bodies all the time,” says Dr. William Li, founder and head of The Angiogenesis Foundation, in Cambridge, Massachusetts (angio.org and the user-friendly EatToDefeat. org). Angiogenesis is the process our bodies use to grow blood vessels, he says, a natural process that sometimes gets hijacked by cancer cells. “A microscopic tumor can grow up to 16,000 times its original size in as little as two weeks,” explains Li, “but new, groundbreaking research from The Angiogenesis Foundation proposes that you can stop cancer before it begins to grow.” Li calls this new preventive approach “anti-angiogenesis.”

“Many common foods contain cancer-starving molecules,” Li continues. “Anti-angiogenesis encourages that. By changing the way you eat, you can change your internal environment, thereby depriving cancer cells the opportunity to grow and multiply.”

Li and his colleagues continue to monitor the results of other studies while continuing their own research showing the positive effects of certain foods in slowing or preventing the growth and spread of cancer cells. One seminal study, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute in 2002, established the link between eating cooked tomato products and a lowered risk of prostate cancer. “Cooked tomatoes… have more cancer-fighting properties than raw tomatoes,” advises Li. “Both contain the molecule lycopene, but

heating the tomato changes its chemical structure and makes the benefits more readily available to the body. You should eat two to three [½ cup] servings of cooked tomatoes a week.”

The Angiogenesis Foundation provides a base list of 40 natural foods that contain cancer-preventing properties.

New foods are added as their benefits are proved in research. The newest additions for fighting prostate cancer—Emmental, Jarlsburg and gouda cheeses— are rich in vitamin K2.

DRINK. Consuming fresh ginger drinks, green tea and herbal tea blends that include anti-angiogenic ginseng, lavender and licorice root work to hydrate the body and prevent disease, according to researchers at The Angiogenesis Foundation.

A glass or two of red wine, which contains the cancer fighting, anti-inflammatory compound resveratrol, can be good for men. “My own advice to folks is about one drink a day,” counseled Butler. “The older you get, the heavier the impact of the alcohol. But in moderation, alcohol not only has a relaxing effect, it can elevate levels of good cholesterol.

Maintaining good hydration by drinking water also helps kidneys filter impurities out of the body and keeps skin looking fresher.

everyone’s health. According to Butler, simple touching, such as holding hands with and hugging a loved one, works to lower blood pressure. Laughing with buddies helps keep blood vessels from restricting, and thus keeps the heart working more efficiently. Having an eye for beauty in our surrounding adds pleasure to life and helps keep us in a good mood.

Engaging in close, loving and romantic relationships and staying in touch with lots of friends not only increases the quality of men’s lives, but also helps battle depression and heart disease, suggests Dr. Mehmet Oz, a professor of cardiac surgery at Columbia University and a founder of the Complementary Medicine Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He frequently appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show before becoming host of The Dr. Oz Show.

According to Oz, “The more sex you have—provided that it’s safe sex and with a mutually monogamous partner— the healthier you will be. Men who have sex once a month are at more than two times the risk of heart disease and heart attack than men who have sex twice a week.”

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practice also helps men stay calm, energetic, positive and more attuned to their own inner wisdom, says Donna Cardillo, a registered nurse who advises healthcare professionals in the Gannett Healthcare Group. “Studies have also shown that regular meditation can lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, improve the body’s response to stress, and even improve sleep patterns.”

Another way to be and stay merry, suggests Cardillo, is to take part in some kind of volunteer work. “Volunteering has long been touted as a great way to give back and make a positive contribution to the world,” she remarks. “While all that is true, numerous studies,

including the recent Do Good Live Well Study, by UnitedHealthcare, have shown that people who do volunteer work for two or more hours a week exhibit lower rates of depression and heart disease, live happier more fulfilled lives and have greater self-esteem and greater functionality, especially older adults.”

MoVE. Butler promoted moderate exercise to help improve cardiovascular function, elevate mood and keep men fit longer, and his conclusions are supported by studies by the University of Maryland Medical Center, Arizona State University, and the Erasmus M.C. University Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. He found that, “One

of the most frightening disabilities of old age, aside from dementia, is frailty.” His prescription? Maintain strong thigh muscles, which is what we use to get up out of a chair or bed, and do squats daily.

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Raising that to 10,000 steps a day will burn more calories, promote better heart function and keep weight under control.

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Annual physicals are more important than regularly changing the oil in a car, yet men are more likely than women to skip a checkup visit to their doctor, according to a recent poll by Louis Harris and Associates.

A growing trend among health centers addresses this concern, offering men a one-stop-shopping-style checkup and testing.

Here’s how: Men who aren’t interested in spending a day windowshopping certainly aren’t into a day of appointments to check off a list of simple health screenings. So, special health programs—modeled after executive health screenings formerly accessible only at getaway destinations like the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, or the Greenbrier Clinic, in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia—are popping up at local hospitals from coast to coast.

As part of the men’s health program at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, serving the Kansas City area, for example, doctors emphasize “maintaining optimal performance” versus “let’s see what’s wrong with you.” Prior to an appointment, patients visit a lab location for tests, so that all of their results are ready when they visit the doctor. Then, on the day of their appointment, some additional screenings are performed, if necessary, so the time men spend with the doctor is used more effectively.

This personalized, focused attention and all-at-once approach can provide straightforward strategic health planning—a map of diet, exercise and lifestyle targets to aim for in the coming year that can keep men here and healthy.

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A missing tooth can also upset the balance of the other teeth in your mouth. This can result in the teeth shifting & moving around your jaw in order to compensate for the missing tooth. Your teeth can then become more crooked which can result in other problems. Missing teeth can easily be replaced with dental implants and crowns which will restore the strength and functionality of the missing tooth, prevent bone loss and prevent the rest of your teeth from shifting due to the loss of a tooth, which could affect your bite and ability to chew efficiently.

In your mouth there are more enzymes that break up food than in your stomach, making digestion easier. People who chew longer and eat slower digest their food better and have a tendency to be slimmer! Straight, strong, and healthy teeth do a better job of breaking up food, allowing for better digestion.

Ensuring your smile is as healthy as it can be does include cosmetic dentistry. Remember strong, well-aligned teeth are easier to brush & floss and this can reduce your risks of developing serious oral health problems, including gum disease. Cosmetic dentistry also has a profound impact on your self-confidence, romantic, and career success. So, next time your dentist or hygienist talk to you about cosmetic procedures, remember the treatment they are recommending can have a profound impact on your oral health and total wellness.

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any folks, like me, started barefoot running on a whim.

In 2005, I was just an aspiring runner searching for some method to escape chronic injuries involving plantar fasciitis, shin splints and back pain.

I never expected to fall in love with this revolutionary approach to recreational running.

Today, according to the AdWords keyword tool, the term “barefoot running” is searched on Google some 90,000 times a month by those seeking more information, including from websites like guru Ken Bob Saxton’s TheRunningBarefoot.com and my own BarefootRunningUniversity.com. Even the sports footwear industry has taken notice, with most manufacturers adding “minimalist shoes” to their lines that allow individuals to run in a more natural manner.

Fresh Approach This paradigm shift in the running world has created a new wave of research, focused on the principles of barefoot running. Dr. Daniel Lieberman, professor of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University, has published one of the most influential studies on the topic.

In 2010, he and his colleagues discovered that there is no need for the overly cushioned running shoes that have dominated the market for a quarter century.

Rather, he concluded, the naked human foot is more than capable of dissipating the forces generated by running.

A study published last year in the British Journal of Sports Medicine by researchers at the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Centre, at The University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, ques-

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tioned the entire shoe-fitting process.

While monitoring women that were training for a half marathon, the authors found that common motion-control shoes caused more pain than neutral shoes that do not control natural foot movement. They concluded that, “Our current approach of prescribing in-shoe pronation [the inward rolling of the foot] control systems on the basis of foot type is overly simplistic and potentially injurious.”

Thus, the latest thinking is that wearing a modern, cushioned, motioncontrol running shoe is not necessarily the best solution for everyone. Trusting our own body may be a better answer.

That’s the mantra of the grandfather of the movement, Ken Bob Saxton, a veteran of 77 barefoot marathons. His stance is clear: “Our own feet are our best running coaches.”

Ted MacDonald, another mentor to many advocates via BarefootTed. com, agrees, saying, “Barefoot running is about tuning in to your own body’s highly sophisticated set of integrated awareness systems, which communicate through feelings and senses that are being collected in real-time as you move.”

Critics of barefoot running point out that no conclusive clinical study has yet been done that contrasts injury rates between barefoot and shod runners. While researchers investigate this dynamic, anecdotal evidence from barefoot runners continues to support the beneficial nature of the practice.

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joseph Froncioni offers a helpful analogy. He likens the use of the modern running shoe to our reliance on baby formula in the mid-20th century. Through clever marketing and the

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Of course, there are some conditions under which minimalist shoes can be highly advantageous, such as on rough trails or in extreme temperatures. In these cases, a minimalist shoe that allows the body to run in the most natural manner can work well. That generally means flat-soled shoes without a raised heel, but with a wide toe box that allows toes to spread out; these are typically made of

Feet that are mostly confined inside restrictive, padded shoes tend to grow weak and deformed, according to Dr. William Rossi. We can save our children from this fate by purchasing proper shoes that allow freedom of movement. The American Podiatric Medical Association recommends “... lightweight, flexible footwear made of natural materials.” The goal is to wear shoes that do not interfere with natural foot function. lightweight, flexible materials.

Barefoot Tips For anyone interested in barefoot running, learning about it may be as simple as kicking off your shoes. Most people can successfully make the transition by reacting to the tactile feedback they receive from the ground or other amenable surface. Everyone will benefit from these few basic tips from the expert: n Keep an upright posture n Take very short, light, quick steps n Land on the ball of the foot, and then

gently allow the heel to touch the surface n Keep knees bent and arms and legs relaxed n Be patient; start with a quarter-mile and then slowly increase distance Barefoot running allows individuals to push their limits and reach new running goals. So, try taking your shoes off and have some fun!

Jason Robillard is a barefoot running instructor, founder of Barefoot Running University, co-founder of the Barefoot Runners Society and author of The Barefoot Running Book. He also consults for the shoe industry. Watch for news of his family’s cross-county tour this summer at BarefootRunning University.com and their blog, RobillardAdventures.com.

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et, studies going back decades have documented a resulting “summer slide” among kids who don’t engage their minds as much as school demands during their joyful break, according to Patricia Froehlich, youth services consultant for the Colorado State Library. To combat this, parents can find ways to strike a balance between learning and fun, grabbing opportunities to teach when and where they can.

These parents find that the more this learning feels like schoolwork, the faster you lose them. But keeping it fun can not only keep kids from falling behind, it also may give them a leg up when they head back to class in the fall.

The key is in “just hiding the learning in the fun,” counsels Christy Wright, activities director of Big Horn K-12 summer school, in Wyoming. Here are some ways to keep kids’ minds active when they’re out of school.

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Reading

Summer community reading programs provide ageappropriate options for kids of every grade and help those who aren’t naturally adept readers to find topics that will make them want to pick up a book, advises Froehlich.

Lisa Parry’s inspiration for her own family reading program came on Mother’s Day, when her children asked if they could get out the beads and make their mom some jewelry.

They decided that each time her first-grader, Grace, finished reading a book aloud, she got to put another bead on a string that hung on the wall. Grace watched her accomplishments grow, while her parents saw her reading improve.

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Families that spend time camping and hiking can capitalize on the abundant natural learning opportunities that such activities foster, aided by books on the local flora and fauna. When traveling to another part of the country or the world for outdoor adventures, do some homework together first about what you’re likely to see when you get there.

Indoor science lessons, cleverly disguised as games or toys, may be just as valuable, not only for teaching scientific concepts, but also in fostering skills kids will need when they head back to the classroom.

Kelly Pascal Gould relates how Jackson, her elementary school-age son, naturally gravitates toward experiments and creative projects. One spring, she stocked up on chemistry sets and science kits. Several of them worked to engage the budding inventor, who needed to increase his attention span.

Wright notes that many students that participate in her summer school program are referred to her because they have trouble concentrating in regular classes. She’s learned that projects that teach them about science, nature and how things work tend to keep them focused on the task at hand, and also begin to ingrain in them ways to better concentrate in the future.

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Games

During Wright’s summer school program, kids come in early to play Dance Dance Revolution or Guitar Hero; she encourages kids to play these and other games on consoles like Xbox, PlayStation and Wii. Games that engage the body, while demanding mental concentration, not only help kids learn new skills, they may also improve their ability to be able to focus when they need to sit still for lessons later, she says.

“[Games that entail] cross-lateral movement, which means doing something crossover, like jumping rope or playing ball, are good, too, because they’re using one side of the body that engages the other side of the brain, so both body and mind are moving,” explains Wright. “It helps kids comprehend, and then settle down and learn.”

More traditional games provide another type of learning experience, especially when kids make up rules they invent and agree upon as they go along.

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helped create on the table. “She’s old enough now where she can measure and scoop,” Parry says. “It’s fun for both of us.”

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Preparing meals is another forum for engaging kids’ minds during the summer. To enjoy the fruits of their culinary labors, youngsters must first master reading, measuring and following directions—lessons that are much easier to swallow when they are followed by a tasty dish they’ve made themselves, notes Wright.

It may take patience on the part of parents, who see cooking as another household chore to complete as quickly as possible, but taking the time to teach kids cooking skills makes us slow down and realize there’s joy to be found in the kitchen when we have someone to share the work.

Parry’s daughter Grace loves to help in the kitchen, and children generally enjoy the tangible sense of accomplishment when they put a meal they’ve

Gould set up a place at home where Jackson can go and create to his heart’s content. The art room has just about anything a child needs to create his own works of art, she says.

Jackson also recently learned to embroider; quite an accomplishment, given the complete focus such an art demands.

Susan Aust’s tween, Tucker, is into art of a different kind, having developed a love of all things theatrical and voraciously reading books about famous actors and actresses, she says. The Austs started a weekly home family film festival, where they all watch a movie together and afterwards, “We talk about the actors’ lives and work.”

Janet Forgrieve is a regular contributor to GaiamLife.com, from which this article was adapted.

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riving a vehicle to work, the store and the gym on congested roads does more than try our patience—those daily petroleumpowered trips are polluting the planet.

The Clean Air Council reports that each gallon of gas we use on the road results in 20 more pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) mucking up the atmosphere we breathe. In fact, all motor vehicles com-

bined are responsible for 31 percent of the total CO2 emissions currently contributing to global warming.

Because most car trips are short— the National Household Travel Survey finds that half of all the trips we make are three miles or less, 72 percent of these in motor vehicles—they could be replaced with a more eco-friendly ride.

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RECUMBENT BICYCLES AND VELoMoBILES: Recumbent-style bicycles look unfamiliar because they are ergonomically designed with higher pedals and large, back-supporting seats that distribute a rider’s weight—allowing people of all shapes and sizes to lean back and pedal comfortably while maintaining safety and speed. These people-friendly cycles can be of typical bike length or longer, and some are trikes, with two back wheels. They also can be equipped with a pod-like cover for year-round riding.

The covered, aerodynamic, threewheeled versions are known as velomobiles, or bicycle cars. Rod Miner, president of Lightfoot Cycles, which specializes in recumbent bikes, sideby-side four-wheel tandems, adult trikes with cargo and pet carriers, and velomobiles, says that almost every model can be given added oomph with an electric- or a small-engine assist. “For the cost of a gallon of gas,” Miner says, “one of our super-efficient, electrically assisted cycles can travel 1,200 miles.”

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ELECTRIC MoToRCYCLES: Electric motorcycles provide the same thrill and speed as gas-powered versions, minus the noise and dirty emissions. These motorcycles are ready to race: The Mission R electric racing superbike is not only a sleek-looking machine, but can go from zero to fast in one gear. They also look nearly identical to a traditional ride, hosting a battery pack and motor in place of the powertrain.

Because motorcycles are small and efficient, they don’t require heavy battery packs, and can be plugged into any home outlet to charge. Most will run for about two hours, or 40 to 50 miles on a charge. A federal incentive of a 10 percent tax credit helps with the purchase price, along with state incentives active in California, Colorado, Georgia and South Carolina and pending in many other states (update at ZeroMotorcycles.com/it/incen-

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ELECTRIC DIRT BIKES: Nature lovers may recoil at the idea of gas-powered dirt bikes or motocross bikes tearing around trails, but in designated spots, they can provide the thrill riders seek, minus the noxious exhaust and noisy, revving engines.

In fact, Dirt Rider Magazine says of the all-electric Zero X dirt bike: “Utter silence... is the inevitable sound of the future of off-road motorcycle riding.”

Its battery charger plugs in to any standard outlet, and all of the company’s lithium-ion power packs are recycled.

While the battery-powered Zero can reach off-road speeds of up to 47 mph, the company Razor also designs scaled-down electric motocross bikes (and quads and scooters) for younger enthusiasts that are built for fun, with speeds of up to 14 mph for up to 10

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LoNGTAIL AND CARGo BIKES: Longtail, or cargo, bikes are designed for carting everything from groceries to kids. An extended mount for the back tire gives riders extra space to use as a long, flat seat for kids to straddle, with space on either side for saddlebags (called panniers) or other bucket- or basket-type attachments. It has a bit larger turning radius and two kickstands for keeping the bike upright when stationary.

With a base price often upwards of $1,000, cargo-oriented riders may wish to opt to convert an existing bicycle into a longtail with a backend attachment like the Free Radical from Xtracycle, which can be bolted on to provide two deep compartments for hauling up to 200 pounds of carry-ons. Madsen bikes come equipped with a large, sturdy bucket that supplies a fun ride for young ones—or for packing beach gear or shopping bags.

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a dog safely to a bicycle for a ride and prevent falls when Fido lunges after a squirrel.

Bicycling with a dog running alongside is an effective workout for both of you.

Exercising with canine pals can be rewarding in many ways, but workouts must be safe, as well as effective. Unless exercising at home or in a fenced yard, dogs should Walking remain on a leash at all times An obvious way to exand wear identification tags. ercise with a canine pal Understanding the limits and is to take walks together. abilities of a dog’s breed is Vets generally recomby Joshua Fleming also important, so that workmend that dogs go for at outs can be appropriately least one walk every day, and tagging along is a good way tailored. Now, grab Fido and get moving. to get the 30 minutes of daily cardiovascular exercise that doctors encourage for us. Also, the regularity of a daily Joshua Fleming, a personal trainer and sports nutritionist based walk helps strengthen the relationship between a dog and in Daphne, AL, is the founder of Victory Fitness, a nationwide owner, while developing the animal’s trust and obedience. virtual personal training initiative. Learn more at VictoryFit.com.

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It may be difficult to find a salt pool (avoid chlorine) where pooches are welcome, but shallow lakeshores, local streams and other natural bodies of water can provide enjoyable destinations to take a supervised dip. Swimming builds strength and stamina and is gentle on the joints; it works the body in ways that no other exercise does.

Dancing

Dancing is another way to get a groove on and burn calories at the same time. Turn on some tunes and start moving, encouraging your dog to move with you, perhaps even standing on his or her back paws if it feels right. The laughter that results is a whole other form of exercise.

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hat do you get when you combine a variety of racquet sports, a lot of fun, and a very quirky little dog? Pickleball, of course!

With easily 40,000 players nationwide, it's America's fastest growing senior sport, and it's gaining popularity among players as young as middle school as well.

Pickleball was invented by wouldbe Congressman Joel Pritchard while on a family vacation in 1965. He designed the game to be accessible to players of all ages and skills. Even the family dog, Pickles, got in on the action by chasing and hiding stray balls. Although the family wasn't thrilled with their little cocker spaniel's antics, they did decide to name the game after him. The game became popular with their friends and soon began to spread like wild fire. The sport has become a highly demanded amenity at senior communities throughout the country and it has recently been added to the Senior Olympics.

Pickleball is a fusion of tennis, ping pong, and badminton. The game is played on a badminton court, however the net is lowered to 3 feet. Play takes

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place closer to the net than in other racquet sports and players use wooden paddles and a wiffleball. Like tennis, this sport can be played by two or four players.

The basic rules are simple and can be learned quickly, one of the reasons for the sport's continuously growing popularity. Local Senior Centers and YMCAs offer basic classes for beginner players, however many new players just show up and learn from more experienced players.

Game play begins with an underhand serve. Balls must travel diagonally to opponents. Players score points when an opponent either fails to return the ball or hits the ball out of the service area. Games are played to eleven points, but must be won by a two point margin.

While many players thrive on the competitive aspect of pickleball, it offers plenty of other benefits as well. The sport is a great way to exercise and is a nice alternative to tennis. Seniors, especially, have embraced this low impact racquet sport as it provides a fun challenge but is gentle on the joints.

Aside from the physical benefits, pickleball offers players the chance to socialize and meet new people. Since the game is played closer to the net than other racquet sports it facilitates socializing during play. The social aspect of pickleball is one of the main reasons that Deborah Weeks, a naturopathic counselor, really enjoys the game.

Weeks was first introduced to the sport by a client and former Olympic athlete who recommended it as a fun way to exercise and socialize. Weeks and a group of girlfriends went to the Hartland Senior Center to give it a go. “I jumped in with both feet when it came to that sport. I love pickleball,” says Weeks, who now plays an average of 3-4 nights per week.

According to Weeks, one of the nice things about pickleball is the dropin nature of game play. “You don't need to worry about having a partner, you just show up and get to know people.”

While some players take the competitive aspect of play very seriously, Weeks says that at most gatherings there is “a good mix of people”, and “everybody seems happy and is friendly.” As one of the younger players on the pickleball court Weeks says she's inspired by the talent and agility of some of the more senior players. “You'll see 60, 70, 80 year old people flying around that court and it will blow your mind.”

To learn more about pickleball visit the USA Pickleball Association Website at USAPA.org Many local senior and community centers offer Pickleball for health and sport. For information on the game and where you can find pickleball locally, visit MIPickleball.USAPA.org.

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Scoliosis: Treating Patients, Not Just Spines

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

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

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

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

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

In a separate statement, he claimed "metal does not cure the disease of sco-

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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.

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FOODS THAT FEED OUR FOLLICLES While common hair loss is not life threatening, it’s a condition that merits our attention, because it may diminish a man’s or a woman’s self-esteem and negatively affect how he or she faces the world.

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air experts estimate that people normally have a maximum of about 100,000 individual hairs on their head. Approximately 90 percent are usually in a growth phase while the other 10 percent “rest.” After growing for two to three months, the hair will fall out and the growth cycle of the follicle, or hair root, starts again.

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The resting, or telogen, phase could last longer, with more hair falling out and less new hair growing. Some hair loss may be associated with mind-body response to surgery, new medications, thyroid issues, trauma or a highly restrictive crash diet. Hair loss might

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be the effect of inherited male pattern baldness or thinning that may accompany aging. In other instances, the cause may be poor nutrition, as attested to by American Academy of Dermatology research.

Start with Nutrition

“The first step in diagnosing a probable cause of hair loss is to check nutrition,” says Dr. William Rassman, an awardwinning pioneer in hair restoration, founder of the New Hair Institute, in Los Angeles, editor of BaldingBlog.com and co-author of the book, Hair Loss and Replacement for Dummies.

Other experts agree that including certain key nutrients in our diet can help prevent, and even reverse, some hair loss. “The same foods that are good for your body and overall health are good for your hair, including foods that are high in protein and low in carbohydrates, with a reduced fat content,” says Dr. Michael Reed, a dermatologist with New York University’s (NYU) Langone Medical Center, in New York City (MichaelLorinReed.com).

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Generally, a diet that supports both scalp and hair health is rich in protein; vitamins

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can lead to anemia, a reduction of red blood cells that is often an undiagnosed cause of hair loss. Foods like broccoli and brewer’s yeast help boost iron levels.

A, B complex and C; minerals like iron and zinc; and omega-3 fatty acids.

Vitamin A: Found in green leafy vegetables like Swiss chard and spinach, as well as in carrots, it helps the scalp produce sebum, hair’s natural conditioner.

Vitamin B12: “The requirement for vitamin B12 is very low,” says vegan Registered Dietitian Reed Mangels, “but it is needed for cell division and blood formation.” Foods such as organic eggs, cage-free poultry and grass-fed red meat are good sources; vegetarian and vegan sources include nutritional yeast (dried yellow flakes or powder, with a cheese-like flavor), vitamin B12-fortified soy or rice milk, and similarly fortified breakfast cereal.

Iron: Samantha Heller, a registered dietitian and nutritionist at the NYU Medical Center, warns women that the potential deficiency of iron that often occurs during their reproductive years

Omega-3 fatty acids: “Omega-3 fatty acids are important for total body and skin health, and that includes your scalp,” says Heller, author of Get Smart: Samantha Heller’s Nutrition Prescription for Boosting Brain Power and Optimizing Total Body Health. “Many Americans are not getting enough of these in their diets.” These essential fatty acids are widely found in flaxseed, hemp milk and seeds, walnuts, soy, canola oil and fish.

Protein: Protein helps the body build many kinds of cells, including hair.

Lentils and kidney beans provide a healthy amount of protein, plus iron and biotin, which especially help hair and nails stay strong and healthy, says Andrea Giancoli, a registered dietitian

Zinc: A zinc deficiency can lead to shedding more hair than usual, notes Dawn Jackson Blatner, a Chicagobased registered dietitian. Zinc is found in all kinds of beans, beef, whole grains and walnuts.

“Although eating healthier is always beneficial, that alone may not prevent or stop genetic, hormonal or age-related types of hair loss,” counsels Rassman. His practice has confirmed that more often, genetics are behind male pattern hair loss, which can sometimes start in the teenage years. If nutrition has been ruled out as the pivotal cause, visiting a hair loss specialist is suggested to see what else can be done.

Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; see AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

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BYE-BYE, BELLY FAT Strategies to Win the Battle of the Bulge

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ooking good at the beach isn’t the only reason to flatten our tummies. It turns out that abdominal fat has a major impact on whether we stay healthy and vital or put ourselves at increased risk for several chronic diseases.

All of us need a bit of internal belly fat, according to nutritional expert Dr. Pamela Peeke, who says, “We need stomach fat to help cushion organs and maintain internal body temperature; it’s also a good source of backup fuel.” Peeke is the author of Body for Life for Women and Fight Fat After Forty.

Two Types of Fat

Ringing all our midsections are two different kinds of fat: subcutaneous, beneath the skin; and visceral, stored deep in the body around major organs.

Each functions differently on a biological level.

Subcutaneous, or “passive” fat, requires metabolic intervention from other body systems and glands in order to be processed for energy.

Visceral, or “active,” fat functions much like a gland itself: It is programmed to break down and release fatty

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acids and other hormonal substances that are metabolized by the liver (it’s also what tends to make a tummy protrude in classic “beer belly” fashion).

Health experts Dr. Marie Savard, and Carol Svec, co-authors of The Body Shape Solution to Weight Loss and Wellness, state in their book, “Excess visceral fat can lead to increased blood sugar and higher insulin levels, and it also generates increased inflammation, all of which are the perfect setup for diabetes, certain types of cancers and stroke.”

Four Factors

There is no single answer to the riddle of weight gain; it involves four factors—genetics, eating habits, stress and hormones.

Some of us, says Savard, are destined to be “apples,” gaining weight in the stomach and upper-body region, while others are fated to be “pears,” putting it on in the hips, buttocks, thighs and lower legs.

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Abdominal fat is produced when we ingest more caloric energy than our bodies can use. “It’s certainly no secret that the way we eat is out of sync with our body’s needs,” writes Floyd H. Chilton, Ph.D., in Inflammation Nation: The First Clinically Proven Eating Plan to End Our Nation’s Secret Epidemic.

“Most of the evolutionary forces that shaped our genetic development were exerted 10,000 years ago, when we were hunter-gatherers. Nothing in that programming could have prepared us for the Big Mac.”

As Peeke puts it, “Genetics may load the gun, but environment pulls the trigger.” She spent years researching the link between stress and fat at the National Institutes of Health, and says that chronic stress can beget an expansive waistline because it triggers ongoing production of cortisol that, among other things, spurs intense appetite that causes us to overeat; the resulting weight gain tends to settle mainly in the abdomen.

Declining levels of sex hormones cause both men and women to develop a paunch as they age. Even pear-shaped women start to lose their estrogen advantage after menopause. Remarks Savard, “When they gain weight after menopause, the tendency is to put on visceral fat... and transform from pear into apple.”

Strategies

Potbellies are epidemic, and there is no quick-fix approach. Common spot remedies like crunches might tone back and abdominal muscles, but they don’t address fat stored inside the belly. For that, we need to reduce our body’s

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Savard advises against being tempted by crash diets; they sometimes lead to weight gain. She advises that, “Reducing your caloric intake by more than 25 percent simply triggers your metabolism to go into starvation mode, which lowers your [resting metabolic] rate.” Sticking with a sensible, wholefoods diet and moderate, daily exercise will deliver much better results.

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burn off. This fat is metabolically active, so it actually works in our favor when we decide to get rid of it.

We’ll do better to forget how much we weigh and focus on our waistline measurement, counsels Savard. Losing just two inches there can significantly decrease the risk for a host of illnesses and diseases. “Throw away your weight scale, because health is in inches, not pounds,” she emphasizes.

Exercise and nutrition, especially eating small, well-balanced meals every three to four hours, is important, says Peeke, but just as significant is learning how to manage stress levels. “I’ve always looked at the mind in addition to the mouth and the muscle,” she says.

While there is no quick-fix approach to losing abdominal fat, thinking holistically and making real lifestyle changes can go a long way toward shedding a stubborn belly. By doing so, we’ll not only look great at the beach this summer, but feel great, too.

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healthyrecipes The maple syrup and brown sugar make this healthy snack taste like a sweet treat, without the sugar highs and sleepy crashes.

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his recipe is a great recipe for men women on the go. So many of us grab energy bars that are touted as being healthy, but a closer look reveals they have hidden sugars, high fructose corn syrup, and in many cases are made with soy protein isolate listed as their first ingredient, which has been linked to thyroid problems, especially in women.

We all know that the best way to know that you are getting the freshest, healthiest food is to make it yourself, but who has the time?

The great thing about these bars is that you can make them in the beginning of the week, cut them up into the size you like, wrap them up and throw them in the freezer so you can grab one when you’re running out the door.

The pumpkin and sunflower seeds have tons of iron, protein and fiber which are high on a women’s list of nu-

tritional needs for a steady metabolism and emotional balance. Wheat germ gives you an extra hit of iron; great for us veg women! It has zinc and it’s one of the best sources of folic acid.

The maple syrup and brown sugar make this healthy snack taste like a sweet treat, without the sugar highs and sleepy crashes.

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calendarofevents LISTINGS BY DATE SATURDAY, MAY 28 woodland Hike with discovery backpacks - 1pm.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 2 Sustainable Food Systems:Seed - 6:30pm9:00pm. Kami Pothukuch, SEED Wayne will discuss activities of this university-community collaboration to build a stronger food systems in Detroit. FREE. Southeast Michigan Group of Sierra , 999 West Big Beaver Road, troy. Pamela Sanders 586-215-1910.

Hypnosis for Comfortable and relaxed Childbirth - 7pm. Join HypnoBirthing parents Janice & Will Rex-Weaver of Peaceful Birthing, as they share why a relaxed body experiences comfortable childbirth and how fear affects labor and intensifies sensations while birthing. FREE. Pre-register. Whole Foods roCHeSter. 248-371-1400.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 who are you? - 11am-1pm. In this 2 hour inner feng shui work shop,you will walk away knowing how you are designed to make your best make choices and your make dreams come true $25. Soothe Your Soul, 2B. South Washington, oxFord. Hannah Cornell-Schroeder 248-2369855. See ad page 38.

TUESDAY, JUNE 7 VegMi presents: Vegetarian 101 - 7pm. Join VegMichigan for this monthly event, which will include a cooking demonstration & samples.

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Merengue is a great way to start! This upbeat dance style is fun, easy to learn, and full of great moves and music. Not only will we study the steps, we’ll also focus on the tips and techniques that will take your dancing to the next level. Burn calories the fun way! Please wear shoes with backings. No partner required. $10. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, roCHeSter. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064.

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This month, raw foodist Beth Wilke will re-create some of your favorite traditional treats, totally raw! $10 + tax. Space is limited, so please register online or at the Customer Service Desk. Whole Foods roCHeSter 248-371-1400. See ad page 54.

Therapy program which teaches you how to modify your lifestyle to help prevent disease and lose weight. The Downing Clinic, ClarkSton. Call to register at 248-625-6677. See ad page 8.

problems rule your life! Attend this seminar and learn drugless solutions! Whole Foods Markets, roCHeSter HillS. FREE! Call 248-879-1900 to register.

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nia Jam - 1-2:30pm. Join NIA Detroit teachers as we dance in community. We will move in Joy and celebrate our body's uniqueness and beauty.

No experience necessary. Donation. Renaissance Unity, 11200 E. Eleven Mile Road, warren.

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no Child left inside week: preschool nature Club - 11am. Introduce your preschooler to the wonderful world of nature! Listen to a story, do a craft or other related activity, then hit the trail!

Every other week, this series will focus on a different nature topic. Dress to be outdoors. For ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. $3/child. Metro Beach Metropark Nature Center located near Mt. CleMenS. Info: 586-463-4332.

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Father's Day is tomorrow. Why not surprise Dad with a breakfast fit for a king! Swing in to sample everything you'll need for a healthy and hearty breakfast for Dad. weSt blooMField Whole Foods Market. s yin yoga Class - 1:30-3pm. Money raised goes to support programs offered by The Mandala Center supporting local yoga communities including Geshe Michael Roach free talks in July Donation.

CHeSterField, 48724 Gratiot Ave, Santosha Yoga. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 55. pet adoption day and ice Cream Social - 1-4pm.

We welcome Tigerlily Cat Rescue! Learn about pet adoption, look through pet profile albums, learn money saving tips on spaying/neutering your pet or become a foster pet-parent! While you're here, look for some cool treats; a yummy sundae or frosty float! Welcome summer in style with all natural sweet treats and perhaps a new furry feline. troy Whole Foods Market.

FATHER'S DAY - SUN, JUNE 19 no Child left inside week: gpS picnic - 11am.

Environmental Discovery Center. Learn about latitude and longitude to see how GPS works, and then use a GPS unit to find practice geocaches hidden in the park. For children in the second grade and up. Fee $3 per person. Preregistration required. Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center near wHite lake. info: 248-625-6640.

MONDAY, JUNE 20 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

a taste of isha - 7pm. Healthy dishes will be created right before your eyes! Sample the dishes and take home recipes to try on your own. Learn to make a yummy vegetarian recipe and taste how good healthy eating can be! FREE. Registration required online or at the Customer Service Desk, space limited. Whole Foods roCHeSter 248-371-1400.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 the amazing thyroid! 7-8:15pm. Learn how to support this incredible gland. Discover its link to heart health, digestive issues, weight gain and more.

Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing addresses these issues. Vitamin Shoppe, royal oak. FREE! Call 248-879-1900 to register.

Super Summer Salads - 7pm. Join award winning Chef George Vutetakis, author of Vegetarian Traditions: Favorite Recipes From My Years at the Legendary Inn Season Cafe and the blog thevegetarianguy.com, as he demonstrates the secrets to making delicious and energizing summer salads using local Michigan super foods--perfect for picnics and light summer fare. $15 + tax. Space limited, register online or at the Customer Service Desk. Whole Foods roCHeSter 248-371-1400.

THURSDAY, JUNE 23 no Child left inside week: Family Summer nature Club pond dipping - 1pm. Go exploring in nature with your family! Learn some fun things you can do in the great outdoors. Every other week this series will focus on a different nature topic or activity. June will focus on pond dipping and insects and other small organisms that live in the

Shamanic Journey - 7:15-8:45pm. Begin to reveal your inner divinity through Shamanic meditation practices and guided relaxation techniques. One will move between ordinary states of consciousness (ordinary reality) and a Shamanic state of consciousness (non-reality). This relaxing experience is accompanied with music designed to aid in relaxation $15. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, roCHeSter. Kim Leshley 248-8955064. See ad page 28.

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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 37, 46 & 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 below.

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.

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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.

Meditation & Study group - 7-8pm. Learn to start or keep a meditation practice. for all levels of experience Donation. CHeSterField, 48724 Gratiot Ave, Santosha Yoga. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

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Free yoga in the park - 1:30-2:30pm. Yoga in downtown new baltiMore every Sunday from June till the end of September at the Walter & Mary Burde Park near the water tower. FREE. Santosha Yoga, 48724 Gratiot Ave. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 55.

yoga - 9:30am & 2:30pm. Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all age groups,

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 18. 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.

Soul Soothing yoga - 5:30-6:30pm. Mind, Body & Soul Yoga-All levels welcome. Everyone will be taken care of. $15. Soothe Your Soul, 2B. South Washington, Oxford, oxFord. Hannah CornellSchroeder 248-236-9855. See ad page 38. basic yoga with noreen daly - 5:45pm, We strengthen our bodies, calm our minds and open our hearts. Beginning and intermediate asanas (postures). Bring your practice mat (a few loaners are available), or towel. $7/session. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, ClarkSton. 248-625-5192. See ad below.

Jen's warm Slow Flow yoga- 6pm. Connect with your breath and still your mind in this moving meditation. $12. Powerhouse Gym Yoga Studio, 400 East Brown Street, birMingHaM. Jen Cooper 248-563-7300. 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.

yoga: Meet the dawn with Jen - 6:30am. Connect with your breath and still your mind in this moving meditation. $12. Powerhouse Gym Yoga Studio, 400 East Brown Street, birMingHaM. Jen Cooper 248-563-7300. yoga at Metro beach Metropark - 8-9am. & Sat. Start your day with yoga overlooking Lake St. Clair at Metro Beach Metropark, near Mount CleMenS. $7/day. Info: Tom King, That Added Touch 586-709-0618. 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 18. gentle yoga with rev. Matthew - 10am. A spiritual, mental and physical practice for developing and tapping inner energy and awareness. Please bring a practice mat or towel. Free-will Love-offerings will be received. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, ClarkSton.

Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-6255192. See ad below.

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 37, 46 & 55. gentle yoga - 7pm. Great class for beginners, plus-sized, seniors, pregnant or anyone needing a more therapeutic approach to their practice. $12.

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Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270. See ad page 54.

Tai Chi Classes - 6:30-7:30pm. 20 yrs experience. $13 drop in or 10-class packages. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101.

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

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

Bi-Monthly Seminars - 6-7:30pm. You may please advertise as well about the Seminars bi monthly on Tuesdays. $25. Holistic Healing Center, 1777 Axtell

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Yoga - 9:30am & 3:30pm. 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 page 37, 46 & 55.

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

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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.

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

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.

Soul Soothing Yoga - 6:30-7:30pm. Mind, Body & Soul Yoga-All levels welcome. Everyone will be taken care of. $15. Soothe Your Soul, 2 B South Washington Street, Oxford. Hannah CornellSchroeder 248-236-9855. See ad page 38.

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.

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TAI CHI with Tammy Cropp - 10am. 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 rates. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. 248-6255192. See ad page 45.

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.

Thrift Shop - 10am-2pm. Heart-n-Hand Thrift Shop Proceeds to local Mission 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. 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 37, 46 & 55.

Orchard Lake Road Relief - 5-7pm in June. Sit, sip and skip the rush hour traffic with our experts as we explore the world of wine with a different theme every week. Includes a flight of five featured wines and cheese pairings. You must be 21 years old to attend. Stop by the wine bar for more information. $17 (+ tax) per person. West Bloomfield Whole Foods Market.

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 37, 46 & 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.

EFT Drop-In Group - 7-9pm. Drop-in group for enhancing and using EFT skills. Friendly experienced LMSW $20. Emotional Freedom Techniques, LLC, Oakland County. Annette 248-334-9214.

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.

Basic Yoga - 9:30am. Great class for newbies!

Learn the basics in a fun, casual atmosphere. $12.

Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270. See ad page 54.

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 37, 46 & 55.

Free Footloose Fridays for Seniors - 10am-4pm.

Serenity Room and Reflexologist: Lauren Burtell will offer free 15 minute reflexology sessions. 725 S. Adams Rd, L-169, Birmingham. To schedule your complimentary foot reflexology session, call 313-671-7909.

Yin Yoga Class - 5:45-7pm. 1st Fridays only. Floor postures are held for long periods of time to relax & renew,all level $13. Chesterfield, 48724 Gratiot Ave, Santosha Yoga. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 55.

Restorative Yoga Class - 5:45-7pm. 3rd Fridays only. A gentle meditative practice uses props to support the body,all levels. $13.00. Chesterfield, 48724 Gratiot Ave, Santosha Yoga. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 55.

Jen's warm slow flow Yoga- 6pm-7pm. Connect with your breath and still your mind in this moving meditation. $12. Powerhouse Gym Yoga Studio, 400 East Brown Street, Birmingham. Jen Cooper 248-563-7300.

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.

Yoga Fusion - 8am. Explore the 8 limbs of the Ashtanga practice infused with traditional, primary & secondary series postures. A warm, healthy practice available to all. Great for the self-motivated individual without limitations. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston.

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Thrift Shop - 10am-2pm. 2nd Saturday of the month. FREE. Heart n Hand Thrift Shop. 31654 Mound Rd, Warren. Anne Pyciak 586-264-4777.

Gentle Yoga - 10:15am. Great class for beginners, plus-sized, seniors or anyone needing a more therapeutic approach towards their practice. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, Clarkston. Jules 248-390-9270. See ad page 54.

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Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

New Life Allergy Treatment Ctr.

Former MD in China served North American people for over 26 years with acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Specializing in various pains and intestinal problems. See ad page 17.

Computerized Allergy Testing/ treatments. Certified in NAET, BioSet, JMT and BioKinetics.

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

Chinese Health Clinic Hailan Sun, MD (China) Dipl. Ac 3075 E. Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills 248-276-8880 ChineseHealthInstitute.com

Terry Robinson, RPN, Natural Therapist Advanced NAET Practitioner 725 S. Adams S-185, Birmingham 248-792-2229 • NewLifeAllergy.com

Acupuncture & pain management Hyo Kim, M.D. • 586-939-7223 Board Certified Acupuncturist 37800 Mound Rd., Sterling Heights

For over 20 years, Dr. Kim has effectively treated patients who have overcome an array of health issues from minor to severe. Stop smoking with one session. Call for your appointment.

Acupuncture health alliance Susan Burke, OMD, L.Ac 2770 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley 248-582-8888

Specializing in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology Nutritional programs, QiGong and Physiognomy.

See ad page 16.

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Tina Lee, DiplOM • 248-520-1222

By appointment in Clarkston, Davisburg and Highland. Successfully treating a wide range of health issues.

Community Health Acupuncture Center

801 Livernois St., Ferndale 248-246-7289 • CommunityAcuCenter.com

Effective acupuncture treatment in our comfortable, quiet communitystyle treatment room. Affordable sliding scale fees, $15-$35 per treatment, no income verification.

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ballroom dance Amy Tranchida, instructor

248-895-5064 • Rochester Holistic Arts

Private lessons in 12 styles. 31 years experience.

Laugh, dance, & learn something new this Spring!

See ad page 7.

Bowenwork® MARK ROGERS

1915 Southfield Rd., Birmingham 248-761-4135 AdvancedBodyworkLLC.com

“The alternative, alternative therapy!” Unique, gentle and effective pain relief technique.

Not massage. Back/neck pain, Fibromyalgia, migraines, TMJ, carpal tunnel, frozen shoulder and more. 15 years bodywork experience. See ad page 25.

Cardiology Healthy Heart & Vascular, PLLC Michael Dangovian, DO, FAAC 39242 Dequindre Ste 103, Sterling Heights 586-795-3600 HealthyHeartAndVascular.com

A unique practice with a blended m o d e l for wellness. Full-service cardiology, stress testing, echocardiography, Holter monitoringYoga, workshops. Take control of your health and wellbeing. For classes and workshops, See ads pages 37, 46 & 55.

Chiropractor complete wellness & injury Solutions 30325 Gratiot Ave., Roseville 586-774-6301 • DrComplete.com

Experts in auto accident injuries and non-surgical spinal correction, as well as clinical nutrition/functional medicine.

Call about a free evaluation and consultation. See ad page 19.

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

10683 S. Saginaw Street, Suite B Grand Blanc, 810-694-3576 MichiganWellnessAndPainRelief.com

Everyone, regardless of age or condition, can benefit from a nervous system that is working at its very best. Our interest in the spine is only because it houses the nervous system. Chiropractic is a safer, more natural approach to better health. See ads pages 30 & 33.

NUCCA Chiropractor

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

Experience exceptional Chiropractic without any twisting, cracking or popping.

Dr. Cramer is trained in the NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association). Tap into your healer within! Please visit www.NUCCAInfo.com. See ad page 38.

wills family chiropractic Dr. Jason & Dr. Heather Wills 5885 S. Main St., Suite 4, Clarkston 248-922-9888

Wide range in care choices, from low force adjusting techniques to traditional Chiropractic. Dr. Jason Wills specializes in Applied Kinesiology, a technique not widely found in North Oakland, that assesses the functionality o f e a c h i n d i v i d u a l . Vi s i t WillsFamilyChiropractic.com. See ad page 14.

colon therapy Lavida massage

248-366-4611 3050 Union Lake Rd., Suite 3D Commerce, MI 48382

Also offering Colon Hydrotherapy from a 13 year experienced CCT. Now is the time to detoxify yourself in a comfortable and convenient setting! Mention this ad and receive $20 off this service. See ad page 22.

Counseling Ana Derbabian, LLC

Counseling For Hope & Purpose 43902 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills 248-202-0583

Create the life you are meant to live. Heal from the past, resolve thoughts, feelings and behaviors that keep you stuck, experience peace and joy, live out your purpose, and...enjoy your life!

See ad page 20.

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

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.

The Mental Fitness Center

425 Main Street, suite #201, Rochester 248-601-3111 www.MentalFitnessCenter.org

A natural approach to mental and physical health, offering counseling, behavior analysis, coaching, nutrition and physical fitness training, for individuals, couples, families and persons with special needs.

See ad page 17.

Salomon Chiropractic Health Center Southfield • 248-557-1818

Dr. Susan Salomon, treating and preventing causes of pain. Educating patients, health/stretches, since 1989.

Van Every Chiropractic Center

Dr. Anna Saylor-Wither; Dr. Laura Vanloon 4203 Rochester Rd., Royal Oak 248-616-0900 - VanEveryChiropractic.com

Get the best Chiropractic adjustment of your life!

We o ff e r a u n i q u e , breakthrough, gentle approach to Chiropractic care called Koren S p e c i f i c Te c h n i q u e (KST). See ad page 46.

Dentistry David W. Regiani, DDS, PC Holistic General Dentistry 101 South Street, Ortonville 248-627-4934 RegianiDental.com

Mercury and metal-free dental materials, non surgical perio treatment, Invisalign© Orthodontics, DDS weight-loss system, cosmetic dentistry and TMJ pain diagnosis & treatment. Over 25 years of providing dental services to the community. See ad page 15.

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HPS Advanced Dental care, PC Heather Pranzarone Stratton, DDS 4741 24 Mile Rd., Ste. C, Shelby Township 248-652-0024 • HPSDental.com

Our Family and Cosmetic Dental Practice is committed to practicing dentistry with a biocompatible approach. We perform mercury free/mercury safe dentistry in a friendly, caring atmosphere for the entire family. See ad page 23.

It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment. ~Ansel Adams

detox Holistic WellBeing Center

• Seasonal & Environmental Allergies • Concentration, Attention & Digestive Royal Oak, 248-953-9402

Homeopathic and Natural Approach to Health for Chronic & Acute symptoms including: Seasonal & Environmental Allergies, Headaches, Concentration, Attention issues, Brain Fog, Mold Candida, Itchy Skin, Constipation, Digestion, Muscle, Sinus issues. Hormone Balancing including Menopause, Acne....the list is practically endless. Advanced Computerized testing, EDS, Auriculotherapy, Biofeedback Certifications. • Detox Ionic FootBaths. See ad page 27.

Feng Shui Catherine Hilker, owner Creating Sanctuary 248-547-4965 www.CatherineHilker.com

Life Coaching, Feng Shui and Space Purification services.

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

health foods/BEVERAGES Lucky’s Natural Foods, LLC Since 1974, 248-693-1209 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion Downtown Historic Business District LuckysNaturalFoods.com

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

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key meals, LLC KeyMeals.com 877-539-6325 Birmingham

Healthy Meal Planner based on seasonal superfoods comes with weekly shopping lists in a convenient format that attaches to keychain.

Daily recipes based on 1200-1500 cal include nutritional information. See add page 13.

Holistic esthetician Erica Lynn Hinch

248-895-5064 • Rochester Holistic Arts

All Facials and skin care products are hand-made using only 100% Natural and Pure ingredients. See ad page 28.

home cleaning services Hagopian

Oak Park, Birmingham, Novi, Utica & Ann Arbor • 800-HAGOPIAN (424-6742) OriginalHagopian.com

Carpet, furniture and tile cleaning for home and business. Rug cleaning and repair, 24 hour water and fire damage response. New & previously loved rugs. See ad page 14.

Homeopathy Transformational Health, PC Kathleen Slonager, RN, DIHOM, ADS 16205 W. 14 Mile, Ste 202, Beverly Hills 248-613-9662 TransformationalHealthPC.com

Homeopathy is a wholistic medicine used worldwide for over 200 years. Safe, gentle & effective for chronic and urgent issues - all ages. Licensed & certified practitioner.

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.

Denise Jacob, RN, PhD, Cht 725 S Adams #236, Birmingham 248-514-8259 JacobHolisticHealing.com

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

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

5793 W. Maple, #147, West Bloomfield 248-626-0001

In practice since 1983. Multiple non-invasive 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 47.

emerald dream hypnosis, LLC Kathy Juhl & Tom Day • 586-372-8779 115 South Washington St., Oxford EmeraldDreamHypnosis.com

Kathy and Tom are Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists & members of the International Association of Counselors and Therapists. Offering Personalized individual, group and audo hypnotherapy sessions. See ad page 12.

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

Specializing in natural approaches to unresolved gastrointestinal symptoms and disorders.

Imagine That Hypnotherapy

Jack Dugger, Certified Hypnotherapist 2648 Lapeer Rd., Auburn Hills 248-622-6350

Jack helps people Stop Smoking, Lose Weight, Gain Self Confidence, eliminate all kinds of phobias and has even served as a "Life Coach." Very Reasonable Rates. See ad page 7.

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This Cardiovascular supplement has been tested in a medical facility with amazing results! ProArgi-9+ takes you beyond ordinary heart health supplements with results you can actually feel.

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MassagE tHEraPy WELLnEss training institutE

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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 37, 46 & 55.

HoListic HEaLing cEntEr 1777 Axtell Drive, Ste 203, Troy 248-435-6400 or 248-637-1830 HHCMI.com

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Help heal the world...starting with you! Offering alternative and holistic treatments, therapies and Reiki Classes.

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

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Sandra L. Waters RN BSN Waterford, 248-698-8855 NutritionalHealthRestoration.com

BEcky stEVEns HoListic aLtErnatiVEs, LLc

586-294-6540 33576 Harper Ave., Clinton Township BeckyStevensHolisticAlternatives.com

Safe, effective options utilizing medical intuition to assess the root cause of disease or dysfunction in the body. Also herbal, homeopathic, JMT and vibropathic remedies. Physician testimonials available.

See ad page 16.

25 years of extensive medical background.

Advanced certified in Nutrition Response Testing.

Nutritional teaching, testing, classes & supplements.

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

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tiMELEss HEaLtH & BEauty MEDicaL sPa 248-840-7853 6854 N. Rochester Rd, Rochester

A healthy body from the inside out. Bioidentical Hormone replacement, weight loss, intravenous nutritional support, vaser and smart lipo, botox, nonsurgical facelift, vericose veins and other services. See ad page 5.

Custom nutritional planning, Detoxification, Hydroelectric t h e r a p y, S C E N A R pain management, stress reduction/ relaxation, anti-aging & weight management, individualized menopause solutions, natural hormone supplements & homeopathic remedies. See ad page 37.

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Saturdays 9am - 2pm From May to October Packard Proving Grounds

49965 Van Dyke Ave • Shelby Twp, MI 48317 between 22 & 23 Mile Rds www.ShelbyFarmersMarket.com

Call Mary Anne @ 586-943-5785 for more info Locally grown, Farm Fresh Fruits & Vegetables, Crafts, Flowers, Breads & Baked Goods, Fair Trade Organic Coffee, Honey, Local Businesses and more!

Weekly cooking demonstrations with Chef Kendall Mitchell!

PACKARD OPEN HOUSE

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Saturday, Oct. 15th 1-5pm

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Organic Lawncare A-1 Organic Lawns, L.L.C.

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

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

See ad page 11.

Bio-Turf, LLC • 810-348-7547

Serving Oakland, Livingston & Genesee

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

raw food Beth Wilke

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

motivate you.

13 years experience preparing raw foods, Beth's dynamic WORKSHOP, natural food classes, consultation services will quickly move you to new health/vitality levels! Her amazing food, delicious recipes, high energy, enthusiasm, personal success, will inspire/

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.

If we do not permit the earth to produce beauty and joy, it will in the end not produce food, either. ~Joseph Wood Krutch

Reiki advanced energy therapy

20 W. Washington, Ste 10 • Clarkston 248-909-3700 • Leslie@AETherapy.com AdvancedEnergyTherapy.com

Do you or someone you love have cancer? Reiki can help reduce side-effects of Chemo/Radiation therapy.

It also reduces stress and promotes healing. Pet Reiki available too.

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.

Gayle's spiritual healing 810-348-4500 • Holly Other sites available upon request GSpiritualHealing@yahoo.com

Reiki treats the whole body, mind and soul balancing your energy, reducing stress in your physical, spiritual and emotional well-being. Call or email for appointment.

Pure Source Water Filtration 586-994-WATER (9283) PureSource@rocketmail.com

At Pure Source your health matters because YOU matter.

We take pride in developing the world’s healthiest water filtration systems. Why? Because it’s our part in building a better tomorrow, today. Let our renowned service team take care of you. See ad page 29.

Wellness SOOTHE YOUR SOUL

Hannah Cornell-Schroeder 2B South Washington St., Oxford 248-236-9855 • Soothe-Your-Soul.com

Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher. Reiki Classes - Level I, II, Master and Teacher. Ama Deus healing sessions. Life coaching.

Soothe-Your-Soul.com.

See ad page 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.

Veterinary Woodside Animal Clinic

27452 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak 248-545-6630 Doc4Pets.com

Dr. Simon is the owner of Woodside Animal Clinic in Royal Oak, where he practices both alternative and conventional medicine on dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and rodents.

He is the author of 4 pet care books. See ad page 31.

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Wellness training Institute

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

A center dedicated to helping you live a better life utilizing medically proven techniques including yoga, bodywork, optimal nutrition and education, with the focus on making our clients experts in their own health & wellness. See ads pages 37, 46 & 55.

yoga yoga House Of Yoga

2965 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley 248-556-0992 HouseOfYoga.net

Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin and J i v a m u k t i Yo g a classes. Our space offers a warm, safe and peaceful environment to explore your practice. Teacher Training (RYT 200).

Jewels Yoga and Fitness

248-390-9270 JewelsYogaFitness. com Clarkston

Something for everyone.

Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Fitness, Private instruction, Massage, Mediation, Workshops, Discussion groups and more. WALK-INS AVAILABLE OR CLASS CARDS. NO EXPIRATION.

Wellness training Institute

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

Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all age groups emphasizing resorative and therapeutic principles. Call for class schedules. See ads pages 37, 46 & 55.

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Green Art Show

Holistic Enlightenment Fair

Body workers, medical Recycled materials, green experts, new age retailers, images, DIY, fashion Reiki healers, green energy products, spiritual consultants, Info- Mary@IntegrityShows.com Limited Space. lectures & more Produced by Integrity Shows

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