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Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. – Benjamin Franklin You’re eating healthier and exercising, yet you’re exhausted and you have mysterious pains. You’re doing everything you can, but your body says otherwise.

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Advanced Hair Solutions Offers Professional, Caring Service for Men and Women Experiencing Hair Loss

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he American Hair Loss Council reports that one in four women is losing their hair. This process may begin as early as adolescence and continue into early adulthood, and is so common now that by age 35, about 40 percent of all women show signs of thinning hair. More than 30 million women are facing this problem and it wreaks havoc on their emotions and self-confidence. There are many potential causes of hair loss including thyroid disorders, nutritional deficiencies, stress and menopause, however, a vast majority of men and women experiencing hair loss can attribute Renata Marie Vestevich and it to Androgenetic Alopecia – or Pam Comstock work together at hereditary hair thinning.

Advanced Hair Solutions.

Advanced Hair Solutions is an exclusive salon specializing in non-surgical hair replacement treatments and procedures for those experiencing hair loss, whether hereditary or due to a litany of other medical conditions.

Renata Marie Vestevich, owner and director of Advanced Hair Solutions, has over 25 years of experience in the cosmetology and hair replacement industry. After studying nursing and working seven years in the medical field, she left to pursue her dream of creating and operating her own salon. After ten years as a successful salon owner, and inspired by her sister-in-law’s battle with leukemia and subsequent hair loss during treatment, Vestevich decided to further her professional education. During this time, she traveled extensively throughout the United States to study with leading hair replacement educators in order to provide her clients with the most advanced hair loss options available.

Advanced Hair Solutions has exclusive rights in Oakland County to a patented procedure called MicroPoint Link (MPL).

MPL has been a very successful solution for those with thinning hair in Europe and Asia, and is now available here in the United States. “This procedure is truly remarkable for those who are candidates,” said Vestevich. “Especially individuals who have had surgical hair restoration and still desire more volume.” Advanced Hair Solutions also uses Laser Hair Therapy, which has recently been FDA cleared and is rapidly becoming one of the most effective, non-invasive hair loss treatments.

Additional services are available to create more fullness and volume: custom hair systems, integrations systems, medical bonding, skin grafting, hair extensions and a wide variety of clip-on hairpieces and hair wraps.

Advanced Hair Solutions offers a wide selection of fashionable synthetic and human hair wigs, as well as custom-made prostheses for individuals experiencing hair loss due to chemotherapy, radiation treatments and Alopecia. Pam Comstock, Associate Hair Loss Advisor/Specialist at Advanced Hair Solutions and volunteer for the “Look Good…Feel Better” Program suggests consulting with a specialist before losing your hair so that color, style and length can be determined. Comstock states that eyebrow care is another area where early management is important. “With proper application, our exclusive eyebrow solution is effective in preserving your natural eyebrows during treatment.”

The salon atmosphere can be described as a visit to elegance – tastefully appointed with emphasis directed to client comfort and privacy. Clients interested in learning more about their hair loss options are invited to schedule an appointment for a complimentary consultation.

Advanced Hair Solutions is located in the Wellington Green Professional Building (near Oakland University) at 3256 University Dr. Suite 50 in Auburn Hills. Business hours are; Mon. from 9a.m.3p.m., Tues.-Thurs. from 9a.m.-9p.m., Fri. from 9a.m.-3p.m. and Sat. and Sun. by appointment. For more information, visit www.advancedhairsolutions.com or call 248-276-9696. natural awakenings

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"Losing my hair from chemotherapy was very devastating. The hospital's cancer center recommended Advanced Hair Solutions. Words are inadequate for me to describe the wonderful experience I had. Thank you for your kindness and compassion, but mostly for making me look so good!"

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Employment Opportunity: AHS is now looking to hire an experienced hair replacement technician or hairstylist who would like to take their expertise to the next level. Great opportunity!

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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.

17 cHronIc InFLaMMatIon Dietary Solutions by linda Sechrist

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The Health Starts Here™ program is not a diet. It’s a simple approach to eating that’s easily adaptable to meet every lifestyle and dietary path. Just focus each meal on these four simple categories: whole food, healthy fats, plant strong™ and nutrient dense. Learn more at wholefoodsmarket.com/healthstartshere.

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The Shift to Farm-Fresh Foods

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Pairing Scientists with Schools

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ADD, Anexoria & Depression by diane Culik, M.d.

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Dancing for a Beautiful Body

by Sandra Murphy

31 ForKs oVEr KnIVEs

Advocating a Plant-Based Diet

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No Space? No Problem. by lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko

35 a tIcKLIsH suBJEct

Treating Pets' Itching & Scratching by dr. John M. Simon

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he U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that the number of farmer's markets has soared, growing from 1,755 in 1994 to 7,175 in 2011. We've seen that growth here in Michigan. Farmer's markets are popping up in nearly every community. The reason, of course, is consumer demand. More people are seeking ways to eat healthier and our confidence in the existing food supply chain is low. So we're turning to local resources for food that is fresh and from a source we know. The side benefit, and perhaps part of the reason for the growth in Farmer's Markets, CSA groups, Co-Ops and other local resources is the support it provides for our local economy.

And that's the core theme of this month's issue: Changing the way America East. Our feature article provides some much-needed information about how and why the shift to nourishing farm-fresh foods is taking place.

Throughout this month's issue you'll also find a wide variety of articles about eating healthier, whether you're vegan, vegetarian, eat raw or just want a regular diet that is organic and healthy. Several local writers provided content that we know you'll enjoy reading.

And watch for the April issue, where we'll be launching a new seasonal directory of Farmer's Markets, CSA's, Co-Ops and other resources for healthy, local food.

Have you checked out our Facebook page lately? We've initiated an effort to provide updated and timely information for our "fans," the number of whom continues to grow. If you haven't, visit Facebook.com/NAeastMichigan and click the "like" button. Join the conversation!

Our Spring Pet Magazine is coming out along with this month's NA. If you have pets, and you want more related information and news, you'll want to pick up a copy at any one of the hundreds of locations where it can be found, many of which carry both NA and NA Pet. And check out the new NA Pet Facebook page as well: Facebook.com/NAPetMag.

We're down to the last 30 days before the 5th Annual Spring Into Health Natural Health Fair and Expo, coming up March 31st at the Genesys Banquet and Conference Center in Grand Blanc. Each year the event grows, and this year we're expanding our exhibition area to allow for more exhibitors. We hope to see you there. Watch our website for information on the speakers.

If you, or someone you know, is interested in exhibiting, please visit our website for the event: www.MHLexpo.com. It contains all the information.

Until next month, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

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newsbriefs Chesterfield's Santosha Yoga Announces Move

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antosha Yoga is excited to announce that they have moved to a larger space at the north end of Kingston Plaza located at 48774 Gratiot Ave. in Chesterfield Twp. This new location includes a larger practice room and lobby, two massage rooms and additional restrooms.

“What won’t be changing are the great teachers we are blessed to have, our love of yoga, and the energy of Santosha’s non judgmental environment,” states owner/ director, Theresa May. “And, of course, none of this could have been possible without the support of the community which has truly embraced us - for which we are truly grateful.”

May expects the larger studio will help better serve the community by offering workshops, yoga classes of all levels, massage and Reiki. They are also planning a 200 Yoga Teacher Training program certified through Yoga Alliance and licensed through the State of Michigan.

Santosha Yoga is open 7 days a week, and walk-ins are welcome to attend any regularly scheduled classes. The first week of yoga is free for first time visitors.

Do you have a special event in the community?

Open a new office?

Move? Recently become certified in a new modality?

For more information, hours and class schedule Visit santoshayogami.com or call 586-949-5515. See ad page 55.

Birmingham's MIGuNlIVING under New Ownership MIGUNLIVING, located at 725 Adams, Ste 100 in Birmingham, is under new ownership, and invites everyone to stop in and meet the new owners. Visitors will be able to see and feel the newly remodeled store, as well as have the opportunity to experience the Migun Thermal Massage system.

“Reducing inflammation and increasing circulation are two of the many reasons people love Migun,” states MIGUNLIVING owner, Terry Schwartz. “The massage releases stress and pain through the precise system of the Migun bed in only 35 minutes while fully clothed. It's more than a massage, it's beautiful health!”

"This system," says Swartz, "uniquely integrates thousands of years of traditional Eastern medical wisdom with the technological advancements of Western.

Traditional Eastern medicine has discovered that particular points on the body are connected and correspond to various organs. The majority of these pressure points are located near the spine. Grounded in the principle that good health depends on the proper flow of a vital life energy called Chi (Qi), the stimulation to specific body points recharges life force while returning proper balance."

MIGUNLIVING also uses Young Living Essential Oils to aid in their mission, as well as offers Kangen Water for hydration and creating an alkaline vs. acidic pH balance.

For more information, contact Terry Schwartz at 248-203-7744. See ad page 44. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Better Health Market Sponsoring Free lecture in Novi

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etter Health Market in Novi is sponsoring a free lecture that is open to the public, on Thursday, March 22, from 6:308:30pm. This event features speaker Terry Lemerond, an author, researcher and educator who is passionate about health and nutriTerry Lemerond tion. Lemerond has over 40 years experience in helping thousands of people find a way to better health.

The focus will be on inflammation and how it is a contributing factor to many diseases including heart disease, cancer, arthritis and chronic pain. Information will be provided about natural medicines that have been proven to be as powerful as prescription drugs without the negative side effects.

Better Health Market is located at 42875 Grand River Ave. in Novi. Seating is limited, so please call 248-735-8100 for reservations.

For more information about Terry Lemerond, visit TerryTalksNutrition.com.

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There are alternatives to drugs, invasive procedures and surgery. Our unique approach integrates the best of conventional western medicine with the often overlooked, yet medically proven, non-traditional approaches such as yoga, meditation and realistic dietary recommendations. Often the simple fixes that include dietary and lifestyle practices are medically proven to be more effective than medications and medical procedures.

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-Living, formerly Jewels Yoga and Fitness, is continuing to serve the community, albeit under a new name, by adding spiritual Feng Shui design consultations for home and office to their services.

“I’m offering the design piece now because it is

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a love and passion of mine, and I want to help people live with a purpose and strong intention,” explains J-Living owner, Jules. “I’m excited to consult them in their homes and offices to create a special place and to bring joy, peace, and happiness to their environment.”

J-Living will continue to provide spiritual yoga sessions for individuals and small groups, as well as mind-body massage that blend eastern and western traditions out of their Davisburg location.

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J-Living is located at 7355 Hall Road in Davisburg and serves the surrounding communities of Clarkston, Ortonville, Lake Orion and Oxford. For more information, contact Jules at 248-390-9270 or visit J-Living.com. See ad page 51.

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atricia Aldrich of Me, My Health and Eyes is offering a variety of healthy food and gardening classes throughout the month of March.

“The classes began in February when we opened our new kitchen,” states Aldrich. “I am a nutritionist and I promote healthy eating, and so I understand firsthand that it does not have to cost an arm and a leg.”

March gardening classes will be on the topics of seed inoculation and seed starting, soil types, layer gardening, container gardening, succession gardening as well as how to make trellises and tomato cages.

“We also have a very large variety of heirloom seed available - some as old as 30 years,” Aldrich adds.

Healthy food preparation classes will be about how to make kombucha and water kefir, weight loss through spring body cleanse, and how to make healthy baby formula.

Our specialized nutritional program will enhance immune function, optimize digestion, reduce inflammation and bring your body into balance giving your body the optimal environment to heal itself. We specialize in natural treatments for the following conditions:

The Downing Clinic has been helping patients take the natural approach to health since 1991.

What Health Goals Have You Identified?

• Reduce Stress • Take Less Medication • Boost Your Immunity • Improve Nutrition

• Get a Physical • Lower Cholesterol • Have More Energy • Reduce Menopause Symptoms

Natural treatment options whenever possible.

Prescriptions only when necessary.

Services • Internal Medicine/Primary Care • Bio-identical Hormone Replacement for Men & Women FREE Class • FirstLine Therapy Lifestyle Program Better Health Now • Acupuncture and for a Lifetime • Massage, Reiki, Healing Touch, Reflexology March 27 • 6:30-8:30pm Call 248-625-6677 • Rolfing® Structural Integration to register.

• Homeopathic Remedies • Nutrition Consults • Natural Treatments for Flu and Colds

Classes will be held at Me, My Health and Eyes located at 1971 W. Silverbell in Lake Orion. The cost is $20. For class dates and times, or for other information, call 248-393-8633. See ad page 34. natural awakenings

248-625-6677 5715 Bella Rose, Suite 100, Clarkston www.TheDowningClinic.com

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newsbriefs Oakland university Counseling Interns at The Mental Fitness Center in Rochester

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he Mental Fitness Center (MFC) now has three Oakland University Counseling interns for 2012. These interns are the top picks of their class and specialize in wellness based counseling.

The Mental Fitness Center internship program allows for significantly reduced rate counseling services to those who qualify. This win-win situation provides those in the community with needed services at an affordable rate and provides future professionals in our community with the service hours they need to acquire their degree and license.

The Mental Fitness Center has been serving the community of Rochester since 2007. Their recent move to their new office has allowed for the expansion of services to the community through their ongoing affiliation with local universities to train future professionals. Please join in making these connections between those in need and the ones who can help.

The Mental Fitness Center is located at 850 W. University, Suite C, Rochester. For information or to apply to the internship program, call Intern Supervisor and Co-Owner of MFC, Joelle Kekhoua at 248-601-3111. Their website is: MentalFitnessCenter.org.

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ure Naturals is a first of its kind water store, featuring a showroom for the complete EasyWater product line of water treatment systems for both city and wellwater users. It is also a place where people can come for free water testing and advice on their water problems.

Pure Naturals has opened the Bar H2O™ water bar serving Premium Purified Water. Bar H2O™ water is ultra-purified using a patented process involving reverse osmosis and deionization (RO/DI) to ensure all the contaminants are removed. Customers can buy the ultra-pure water or the preferred remineralized water which adds beneficial minerals back into the water, increases the pH so the water is naturally alkaline, and enhances the taste.

“Our water is also uniquely special in that we use a couple different proprietary methods to break up the molecular clusters inherent with stale, deadened water, separating the molecules and lowering the surfaces tension of the water,” explains Jim LeGue of Pure Naturals. “This gives the water ‘new life’ and restores its natural qualities.”

Water is available in the store or at the 24-hour water vending machine. Delivery service is also available in some areas. The store offers a variety of water bottles and is also a reseller for the Love Bottle glass bottles. Pure Naturals also sells a variety of filter housings, filter cartridges and other water system accessories.

Pure Natural Water Filtration / Bar H2O is located at 67315 Main St. in Richmond. For more information, call 586-430-1726 or visit PureNaturalsWater.com. See ad page 36.

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ifetime Fitness, the most successful health club chain in America, has chosen to partner with Birmingham’s own Jonny Kest, adopting his intensive, transformational LifePower Yoga Teacher Training program to share in their clubs throughout the country.

Lifetime conducts rigorous research in adding anything to their club model, giving attention to the needs of the membership and offering them the highest quality of services they can find. This is a much deserved honor and opportunity for Kest who has been training students to become teachers his entire adult life.

This training is taken by many who wish to deepen their practice, some without intention of teaching.

“LifePower Teacher Training offers a transformational and enlightening experience, whatever your goals,” states LifePower Yoga Training Teacher, Jen Cooper. “You'll learn the fundamentals of this five thousand year old discipline, including its history, philosophy and how to incorporate its powerful benefits onto every aspect of your life. Yoga techniques and practical applications are explored as well as anatomy and physiology. This program offers an amazing personal journey of self awareness and deep learning."

The launch of the LifePower Yoga teacher training begins this March, nationwide.

Here, in Michigan, the program can be experienced in six Lifetime Fitness clubs: Canton, Novi, Commerce, Troy, Rochester Hills and Shelby.

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r. Laura Vanloon is please to announce the opening of her new Chiropractic practice, Synergy Wellness, located at 1774 East 14 Mile Rd. in Birmingham.

Dr. Vanloon was recently voted one of Hour Detroit Magazine’s top chiropractors for 2012, and she continues to be one of only a few in Michigan who specializes in two effective, low-force chiropractic techniques, the Koren Specific Technique (KST) and, the Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (BEST).

“I have a vitalistic and holistic philosophy toward health,” states Dr. Vanloon. “Your body is innately intelligent, and I believe the power that made the body is capable of healing the body so long as it is free of restrictions. The primary way I do that is to clear your body of subluxations, which are distortions that create Dr. Laura Vanloon interference to the flow of energy through your nerves to all the body’s systems and tissues.”

She continues, “KST is the primary mode of adjusting I use in my practice. It is very different than more traditional forms of chiropractic adjustments because it involves no twisting or 'cracking'. BEST is a hands-on technique that uses very little force to help remove interferences that can create dysfunction and dis-ease and helps to balance the energy in your body.”

Soul, has followed a100% plant-based diet for nearly 10 years & earned her chef, nutritionist & educator from Andrea McNinch of Regeneration Raw. Deb’s classes are now available at Heal Yourself Institute, Andrea’s new center in downtown Royal Oak! Deb Klungle 248.497.4189 deb@yournourishedbody.com

For information about Synergy Wellnes, call 248-408-8183 or visit DrVanloon.com natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Fraser Kid’s Fun Fest Farmington Hills Welcomes A Perfect Balance Brainwave Optimization To Benefit Fraser Balance has opened a new loActivity Center APerfect cation in Farmington Hills. They are a

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brain optimization company which combines the latest advances in neuroscience and computer technology, and through its affiliation with Brainstate Technologies, offers a new way for people of all ages and conditions to overcome challenges and enhance personal performance and well-being. Co-Owners Debbie Bollen and Jenny Harwood have made a personal goal to reach as many people as possible to educate them in the benefits of Brainwave Optimization.

Debbie Bollen and Jenny Harwood Brainwave Optimization with RTB (Real-Time Balancing) is a revolutionary new process which is helping people all over the world achieve their goals and perform at their highest mental, physical and emotional levels.

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Bollen describes the process, “We will place sensors at various places on the head or call 586-296-8483 with your family and you will be given earphones. During each protocol, you will listen to your own name and number of people attending brainwaves converted into musical notes as well as other sounds meant to encourage to save your spot! See ad page 19. the brain towards a more balanced state.” marcene_marchFINAL.pdf 2/13/12 9:28:40 AM r. Jason Stanczak is organizing the Fraser Kid’s Fun Fest on Saturday, March 10th from 2-4pm to benefit the Fraser Activity Center at 34935 Hidden Pine Drive.

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The mission of Mind & Body Fitness @ The Studio is to provide an environment and resources to inspire members to continuously evolve in health and wellness using the philosophy that fitness should be fun. They offer classes on Yoga, Pilates, Spin and Turbo Kick as well as private fitness parties, Girl’s and Boy’s Night Out, and much more.

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he Michigan Holistic Nurses Association (MHNA) is hosting seminar on Iridology on Tuesday, March 20th from 6:30-9:30 pm at the Providence Medical Center in Southfield.

An Iridologist, Master Herbalist and Naturopathic Dr. will be speaking about Iridology – the alternative medicine technique that examines the iris to determine information about a patient’s health.

Everyone is invited to attend and learn what Iridology is and how Holistic practitioners can benefit their clients when using iridology.

Nurses will also have the opportunity to network with other holistic and natural professionals, and have opportunity to earn 2 Continuing Education Units for this seminar.

The purpose of the MHNA is for increasing the awareness of nurses, other health professionals and the public regarding the concepts and practices of health for the whole person, as well as serving as an advocate of wellness in the integration of mind, body and spirit.

The cost for the Iridology Seminar is $5, and will be held at 22250 Providence Drive, West of Greenfield, in Southfield.

This is south of the main hospital on Providence Drive on the 8th floor, in Conference Room G. If lost call security at 248- 849-3024.

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he Conscious Connection Center has opened a new office in the Foundational Wellness Center located at 3676 Clarkston Road in Clarkston.

The Center is a holistic psychotherapy practice that provides insight and guidance to individuals, couples and families yearning to create rich and full relationships in their lives.

"My purpose," says founder April Shackelford MSW, CADC, "is to provide a sacred space for personal and spiritual restoration that increases self-awareness for the chance to exchange information with the core of the human composition.

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"Although medical treatment is needed in our lives," states Shackelford, "this center was established to run in opposition of the medical model, which currently floods the existing insuranceaccepted therapy practices today."

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“Meniere's disease, or MD, is thought to affect one in 1,000 people, or about one-tenth of one percent of the world's population,” says Troy-based Dr. Jamie Cramer, D.C., who keeps current on a wide variety of health and wellness issues. “Both sexes are affected equally, and the White race seems to be affected more than any other," the doctor continued. "MD's onset usually occurs between the ages of 20 and 50.”

In this particular case study of a 40-year old female, the patient had been diagnosed with MD and had a 3-month history of vertigo and a 16-month history of tinnitus, which is often characterizes as "ear-ringing" by lay persons, in her left ear. She also showed a low frequency hearing loss.

According to the case study report, which was published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, the patient underwent a course of chiropractic [care] consisting of spinal manipulative therapy in the cervical and thoracic spine, soft-tissue trigger-point therapy,

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“The patient's initial course of chiropractic care consisted of two visits per week for two weeks,” explains Dr. Cramer. “After just two weeks, her tinnitus was resolved and her vertigo was much improved."

The patient continued with chiropractic care on a less frequent, maintenance program, and her MD continued to remain under control.

“This study represents a very preliminary level of findings, and much more research is needed,” Dr. Cramer adds. “But the results should offer some encouragement for people suffering with the symptoms of Meniere's Disease.”

For more information contact Dr. Jamie Cramer at 248-680-7200 or visit her website at: www.NUCCAInfo.com.

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hen food shopping, concentrate on fiber content, rather than just the amount of fat, suggests a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. New Michigan State University (MSU) research suggests that foods high in fiber—but not necessarily low in saturated fats or cholesterol— are tied to lowering the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes in teens; it’s a generation noted to be at high risk for developing chronic disease, due in part to the popularity of processed foods with this age group. The researchers found that due to low consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans, the teens’ total dietary fiber intake was about 13 grams a day, well below the recommended 26 grams and 38 grams for female and male adolescents, respectively.

“Our study reinforced the current dietary recommendations for fiber intake by including a variety of plant-based foods,” says lead author Joseph Carlson, a registered dietician and associate professor at MSU. “It may be better to focus on including these foods than to focus, as is commonly done, on excluding foods high in saturated fat.”

Teens are not the only ones that benefit from a fiber-rich diet. A recent report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed that adult women and men that eat at least 26 grams and 30 grams of fiber a day, respectively, had a reduced risk of death from cardiovascular, infectious and respiratory diseases.

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he old adage, “You are what you eat,” may be literally true. Based on findings from a groundbreaking study by researchers at Nanjing University, in China, the connection between our food’s biochemistry and our own may be more intimate than we imagined.

The researchers discovered that tiny RNAs (a mirror-image form of DNA), or microRNAs, usually found in plants, were circulating in human blood; one of the most common sources was rice, a staple of their native subjects’ diets. After conducting tests with mice, they found that microRNAs were capable of altering cell function and directly manipulating the expression of genes.

The study results, published in the journal Cell Research, suggest that the human body is a highly integrated ecosystem and suggest that genetic changes in one species may trigger alterations in another.

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dolescents that log between six and 10 hours of sleep each night perform better in mathematics and physical education classes than those that sleep six hours or less, according to a study published in the International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology. The researchers, after analyzing the sleep habits of 592 students aged 12 to 19 in Seville, Spain, further observed that bedtimes and wake times did not significantly influence academic outcomes; however, they did note that students that require less than 15 minutes to fall asleep tended to achieve better marks.

ammograms may not be the best way to screen for breast cancer. The National Cancer Institute recommends a mammogram for women age 40 to 74 every one to two years. There is no benefit for women under age 40. Mammograms are criticized for having high false-negative results and missing up to 20% of breast cancers. By the time a mammogram finds a tumor, it may have been growing for 5 years.

Mammograms often have false-positive results, especially in younger women, those with previous breast biopsies, and women with a family history of breast cancer. Fortunately, there are other screening tools that may provide the first signal that a problem is developing.

Have you heard of breast thermography? It was first used as a screening tool for breast cancer in 1956.

It creates a map of temperature patterns in the breast called a Thermogram which is analyzed by a Board Certified Thermologist. This imaging can identify breast cancer up to 8 years before mammography and may increase breast cancer survival rates by 61%. Breast Thermography is ideal for any woman regardless of age. There is no radiation or compression of the breast tissue, both which have been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer.

Have you heard of the AMAS (antimalignin antibody in serum) Test?

The AMAS test measures blood levels of an antibody that is elevated during active cancer regardless of the type of malignancy. It can be used to detect most solid tumors and hematologic cancers. Clinical studies indicate that the accuracy of this test is between 95-99%. The test detects an antibody that can be present months to years before other evidence of cancer is found.

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Have you heard of a test to monitor estrogen metabolism? Most women do not realize that they have “good” and “bad” estrogen in their bodies.

Many women are unable to process estrogen effectively which puts them at an increased risk for breast cancer. A simple blood test can provide information about this. It is important that women find a health care practitioner who can screen for and correct this problem.

Have you heard of Parabens or Phthalates? Parabens are mold inhibitors that are added to personal care products. Phthalates are chemicals found in plastics and products with fragrance. Exposure to these chemicals, which are disguised under many different names, can contribute to breast cancer.

Some countries have banned these chemicals from use in personal care products. There is a blood test to see whether or not the body has been burdened by these toxicants.

Seven years ago, despite being a Nurse Practitioner, I had not heard of any of this information either.

At that time, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, which may have been prevented or detected earlier if I had known more about these topics.

This is why I have dedicated my current practice to educating people about these matters.

If you would like to discuss this information, please call, Gretchen Fleischmann, FNP-BC, at the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers of Michigan. Our number is 586-7277500. You can also visit our website at www.NWPRC.com.

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James Fox, founder of the nonprofit Prison Yoga Project (PrisonYoga.com) believes that part of the problem is that the U.S. prison system overly emphasizes punishment during incarceration and that programs such as yoga classes might lower the rate of recidivism. He is an advocate for restorative justice and has worked with prisoners for 10 years.

The theory is that yoga and meditation help prison inmates develop important emotional and social skills, including impulse control and willpower, and thus reduce tendencies toward antisocial and criminal behaviors. Fox observes how anyone that adheres to the practice can develop mindfulness, patience, diligence and self-motivation.

The Prison Yoga Project provides training for yoga teachers that want to work in prisons. Fox also would like to maintain a scholarship fund to help former inmates do teacher training, so they can make a career out of the practice.

Nature’s Wake-Up Set to Snooze Bees are awakening earlier each spring, according to a Rutgers University study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Scientists report that global warming over the past 130 years has caused several species of North American bees to emerge about 10 days earlier than they did previously, with most of the shift occurring since 1970.

Scientific research known as phenology measures the timing of lifecycle events of animals and plants. “A shift in 10 days is a lot from the point of view of an insect whose lifetime is measured in weeks,” says Rutgers Entomologist Rachael Winfree, co-author of the study.

Because bees are the world’s most important pollinators of flowers and plants, any change in this crucial relationship could prove devastating.

Study leader Ignasi Bartomeus, Ph.D., says. “If bees and plants responded differently to climate change, bees could emerge in the spring before plants were flowering, in which case the bees would die because they wouldn’t have anything to eat. Or plants could flower before the bees emerged, in which case the plants would not be pollinated and would fail to reproduce.”

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t’s important to note that wounds and infections would never heal without the presence of acute inflammation, the body’s normal biological response to harmful pathogens, damaged cells and irritants. Although this protective measure to initiate the body’s natural healing response is often misrepresented as being synonymous with infection, it is not; even when the inflammation is caused by infection.

Dr. Vijay Jain, an expert in ayurvedic medicine, explains how the system normally works: “An infection brings about an acute inflammatory response and also summons the aid of immune system cells such as lymphocytes—thymus cells (T cells), bursa-derived cells (B cells) and natural killer (NK) cells—as well as monocytes (a type of white blood cell).

These then migrate through the bloodstream to eliminate specific pathogens or pathogen-infected cells.”

In contrast, chronic inflammation occurs when the immune response stays activated, rather than naturally abating, and the body’s defense system consequently turns against itself. Today, a number of leading physician scientists including Jain are drawing attention to an epidemic of cases of such chronic inflammation.

With 35 years of experience in general surgery and 15 years of focused study in integrative medicine, Jain bases his concern on extensive study and research. He currently serves as the medical director of Amrit Ayurveda for Total Well Being, at the Amrit Yoga Institute, in Salt Springs, Florida.

Floyd H. Chilton, Ph.D., author of Inflammation Nation, and professor of physiology and pharmacology at Wake Forest School of Medicine, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is on the same wavelength. Trained as a physician and specialist in infectious disease and inflammation at Harvard Medical School, Chilton’s 20 years of research have likewise led him, along with pioneers like Dr. Andrew Weil, to conclude that chronic, systemic inflammation is the root cause of many diseases.

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Ginger and turmeric, dried or fresh, rank among recommended spices.

In addition to maintaining a healthy and correct balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, an anti-inflammatory diet eliminates consumption of margarine, vegetable shortening and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, all of which promote inflammation.

“Anti-aging researchers believe that chronic inflammation shortens our lifespan,” remarks Jain, who recommends a prophylactic diet specific to the constitutional makeup of any of the three ayurvedic doshas—vata, pitta or kapha—as well as the annual panchakarma detoxification program. He further emphasizes that food should be freshly prepared with fresh ingredients and loving intention.

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118 degrees because that is when their enzymes begin to die. Most raw foodies eat a plant-based diet of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and sprouted grains and legumes. There is sufficient calcium and other minerals in leafy greens, sesame seeds, sea vegetables, and carob. And no need to take fish oil for those omega-3s either. The best sources are flax, hemp and chia seeds as well as micro-algae (where the fish get their omega-3s!) such as spirulina and chlorella. As for protein, there is more than enough in hemp seeds, sprouted grains and legumes, leafy greens and chlorella. After all, what do horses, cows and elephants eat?

To someone new to raw and living foods, the menu can sound pretty restrictive and boring. But in fact, it’s quite the opposite. You can taste the natural deliciousness of fresh fruits and vegetables since the food is not processed with a lot of salt, sugar or other additives. And while raw foodies might eat a lot of salads, that’s not the only thing they live on. For just about everything in the standard American diet, there is an equivalent raw version – pizza, tacos, macaroni and cheese, lasagna and even cake with frosting.

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Ingredients: • 2 c. walnuts • 2/3 c. cacao powder (not cocoa which is roasted instead of raw & then processed) • 1 c. dates, pits removed Instructions: ~ Pulse nuts & cacao powder in food processor until nuts are coarsely chopped. ~ Add dates & pulse until coarsely mixed. ~ Process until mixture begins to form a ball scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. ~ Press into 8x8 square pan or roll into individual 1” balls.

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entucky farmer and writer Wendell Berry states that in order for people to care about their food, “They have to taste it.”

Tasting the difference between fresh, local, organic foods and those that travel hundreds or thousands of miles before touching our taste buds is catalyzing a healthy change across America. Consider the growth in patronage of farmers’ markets alone: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports the number of markets has soared, from 1,755 in 1994 to 7,175 in 2011.

What’s driving the surge? Incentives include our appreciation of scrumptious seasonal flavor, a comforting sense of community and the reassurance of knowing exactly where our food comes from and who—often on a first-name basis—grew or produced it. Good, healthy food germinates in genuine relationships—between growers and consumers, and farmers and the Earth. Local markets boost hometown economies, too; the USDA predicts a record $7 billion in such food sales this year, delivering a greater proportion of food dollars directly to farmers.

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While city dwellers tend to idealize farming as a romantic occupation in a bucolic setting, it is actually a risky, physically demanding job. Despite the challenges, farmers say they love their work because they enjoy being outside, working with their hands, producing high-quality food and being their own boss. It helps to be healthy, smart and an optimist at heart.

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To consumers coping in a down economy, the cheapest price may sometimes seem like the best choice. John Ikerd, professor emeritus of agricultural economics at the University of Missouri, notes that, “Americans, on average, are spending only half as much of their disposable income for food today as they were in the 1960s.” However, at the same time, “The percentage spent on health care has doubled.”

Scores of studies show that many of today’s chronic diseases are related to poor diet. Factor in medical costs associated with food-borne illnesses, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and pesticide- and

hormone-contaminated food and water, and it’s easy to understand why Michael Carolan, author of The Real Cost of Cheap Food, declares, “Cheap food... is actually quite expensive.”

One way for families to save money on food costs is to reduce waste.

Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland, says Americans waste more than 40 percent of the food we produce for consumption, throwing away $100 billion-plus in food a year. Most of it ends up in landfills.

Instead of providing incentives to agribusinesses to produce less expensive food, smarter national farm and food policies could prioritize producing higher quality food and wasting less of it. Kathy Bero, board president of NuGenesis Farm, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, advocates shifting commodity payments to organic farmers. Her nonprofit educational farm promotes “food as medicine,” along with cost-saving, health-boosting consumer strategies such as learning how to garden and cook to maximize nutritional value.

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Stephanie Coughlin, a farmer in San Diego, California, says: “If you don’t have local farms, you don’t have local security.” Across the country, communities are proving how a few conscious buyers can improve everyone’s access to high-quality local foods.

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In her work, she helps keep farmers on their land while providing higher quality food to patients and staff.

The facility also supports onsite gardens, which yielded $2,000 worth of produce in 2011, despite Vermont’s short growing season. The hospital food is so popular that its café serves downtown businesspeople, further bolstering profitability and community benefits.

For local maple sugar producer Bernie Comeau, Imrie’s consistent purchases provide an income he can count on every month. Imrie is glad to note that for farmers, selling their food to the hospital is “like a stamp of approval.”

Marydale DeBor, who founded and led the “plow to plate” comprehensive food and disease-prevention initiative associated with Connecticut’s New Milford Hospital, maintains that, “Institutional leadership is critical.” She says that thanks to a supportive CEO that believed in bringing farm-fresh foods to hospital food services, their retail café more than doubled its revenue within two years.

DeBor believes that hospital food should set an example for public health.

“We need to support beginning farmers, and more food hubs and new distribution systems to facilitate access,” she says. “Consumers need to let their hospitals know they should focus on good food and nutrition.”

Farm to Restaurant: Leigh Lockhart, owner of Main Squeeze Natural Foods Café and Juice Bar, in Columbia, Missouri, buys supplies directly from local organic farmers and never quibbles about price. She composts any food waste in her garden, where she grows some of the produce used in her restaurant. Rather than large plates of cheap food, Lockhart serves portions within U.S. Dietary Guidelines, comprising higher quality, more satisfying meals.

Relationships with chefs are important to farmers, advises Carol Ann Sayle, owner of Boggy Creek Organic Farm, in Austin, Texas. Farmers can rely on a sure

buyer; chefs appreciate dependable and high quality food; and customers return because of the great taste.

Farm to School: Organic farmer Don Bustos, program director for the American Friends Service Committee of New Mexico, trains beginning farmers and ranchers in ways to provide food to the Albuquerque Public School District and beyond. For example, farmers grow crops during the winter in solar-powered greenhouses, and aggregate their products to meet school needs. Mobile meat processing and distribution networks also create jobs while keeping small farmers economically and environmentally viable, explains Bustos. Local agriculture fuels strong communities and fresh local foods help children thrive.

In the Pacific Northwest, AmeriCorps volunteer Emma Brewster works with the Real Food Challenge, a national youthbased program that encourages colleges and universities to shift 20 percent of their food budgets to farm-fresh, locally sourced foods. Brewster works with Lucy Norris, project manager for the Puget Sound Food Network, which creates opportunities beyond farmers’ markets for local area farmers to connect with regional processors, distributors and end users, including Seattle Public Schools.

writer and radio host, based in Columbia, Missouri. She co-created F.A.R.M.: Food, Art, Revolution Media – a Focus on Photography to Re-vitalize Agriculture and Strengthen Democracy to increase advocacy for organic farmers (Enduring-Image.blogspot.com). Learn more at Food Sleuth Radio at kopn.org.

How to Grow and Find Local Food Find a farmers’ market ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets In season in the region; local harvest calendars and markets FieldToPlate.com/guide.php Locate sustainably grown food nearby LocalHarvest.org Food gardening tips KitchenGardeners.org

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Hands in the Dirt

Regardless of occupation, many people feel a natural urge to work with the soil and witness the miracle of seeds sprouting new life. Rose Hayden-Smith, Ph.D., a garden historian and a designated leader in sustainable food systems at the University of California–Davis, points out that home, school, community and workplace victory gardens established during World War II succeeded in producing about 40 percent of our nation’s vegetables.

In both world wars, she says, our national leadership “recognized that food and health were vital national security issues.” They still are today.

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Career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math are projected to grow 70 percent faster than other occupations—with 2.4 million job openings in those fields during the next six years.

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Forget rote memorization of the periodic table of the elements that previous generations may equate with science class. Kids in STEM programs are designing video games, programming robots and building solar cars— fun, hands-on, practical projects that add zest to technical subjects. The extra excitement helps, because many STEM programs extend the school day, either as a mandatory late-day module or an optional afterschool session.

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Kids like Camerino Sanchez-Park can’t get enough. “Robotics helped me learn a lot about science and battery-powered objects and engines,” says this fifth-grader at Faller Elementary School, in Ridgecrest, California.

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Sanchez-Park is one of 87 youths psyched about science as a result of hands-on afterschool programs run by a local nonprofit, High Desert Leapin’ Lizards. It taps the brainpower of scientists and engineers from a nearby naval base to instruct in subjects like renewable energy, chemistry and robotics. Rather than focusing on abstract concepts, students create working windmills or robots capable of tackling obstacle courses.

“It not only sparks an interest in science, it teaches them how to think like a scientist,” says Program Administrator Sandra Goldstein Birmingham.

“For example, the kids maintain an engineering journal of the challenges they experienced, to help them troubleshoot the next time.”

Leapin’ Lizards is one of 34 STEM programs nationwide awarded funding through the 2011 Ashoka Changemakers’ Partnering for Excellence competition, backed by U.S. corporate heavyweights like Google, ExxonMobil and Amgen. Many participating companies are investing in STEM school programming to fill the pipeline of homegrown talent for potential future hires.

Citizens Off the Sidelines

Another Ashoka winner, Citizen Schools, sees the challenge as a supplyand-demand problem that includes a lack of teachers trained to meet the current needs for STEM education. Consider, though, the 10 million professionals currently working in related fields, and Americans have a system-wide solution. “If we can put just 1 percent of them in the classroom, we could more than double the math and science teachers in the country,” advises Managing Director John Werner.

Citizen Schools recruits corporate volunteers from the ranks of top technology, architecture, finance and other fields to lead afterschool “apprenticeships” for disadvantaged kids in public middle schools. Participating states include California, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Texas.

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Modena. Her sixth grade son, Christian Deguglielmo, completed apprenticeships with Google at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and with investment advisors Cambridge Associates, both in Boston.

“Christian came home a different kid,” says DeModena. “It’s brought out his leadership abilities, school pride, social skills and confidence… it’s really opened up this other side of him. He says Citizen Schools is his favorite subject.”

The program’s success is more than anecdotal: A longitudinal study by Policy Studies Associates, Inc. found that kids enrolled in Citizen Schools afterschool programs significantly outperformed a comparison group on a range of indicators, including school attendance, proficiency test scores and graduation rate.

Gateway to the Stars

Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science, or (MS)², taps into higher institutions of learning as another rich source of STEM prowess. Founded in 2005, the Washington, D.C., public charter school is located at the university, one of the nation’s preeminent historically black colleges.

Every (MS)² classroom includes at least one undergraduate teaching assistant, providing youths with collegiate role models in STEM fields, while giving university students an opportunity to test their teaching skills. Executive Director Yohance Maqubela recognizes that not every student will end up pursuing a career in a STEM field, but that science and technology will permeate whatever discipline they choose.

Above all, STEM curricula are designed to address one of the most frequently asked student questions: “Why am I learning this?” By making learning more relevant, these programs are helping kids stay motivated, think critically about their surroundings and connect the dots so they see the big picture. It’s a mindset that will serve them well, wherever life leads them.

April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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Seasonal Shopping “If we shop for seasonal produce and freeze or can surplus from our local farmers’ market, we can eat well all year and still eat frugally,” advises Rebecca Miller, a macrobiotic and healing foods caterer from Overland Park, Kansas.

“When fresh blueberries are $3 a cup at the grocery during the off-season, for example, we can still enjoy canned berries in recipes or thawed from the freezer on our morning oatmeal.”

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Setting a Budget Five dollars per meal for 21 meals a week, plus snacks, neatly totals the $125 weekly food budget set by the Leake family, of Charlotte, North Carolina. Lisa and Jason Leake, parents of two young daughters, first explored what it would be like to eliminate processed food from their diet, which they describe in their blog at 100DaysofRealFood.com. Their success led to the additional challenge of eating real food on a budget.

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One way to help ourselves learn, says O’Donnel, is to stock a “smarter” pantry. Staples include different varieties of dried beans; lentils; quickcooking grains such as quinoa, bulgur, couscous and purple barley; garbanzo beans; brown and black rice; and a few BPA-free canned goods like tomatoes, black beans and chickpeas.

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Jane Zieha, a certified public accountant, knows that feeding people and watching the bottom line can go together. She owns the acclaimed Blue Bird Bistro, in Kansas City, Missouri. An avowed all-natural, organic, sustainable and local foods passionista, Zieha has stayed true to the principles of her Pennsylvania upbringing.

“I didn’t eat like anybody else growing up,” she says. “We never ate packaged food. We ate what was fresh. When I was old enough to go to a friend’s house for dinner, I was surprised at how they ate.” Today, both at home and at work, Zieha continues to select the best that local farmers can provide. “I don’t start with a recipe and then find the food, like most chefs and restaurants do,” she explains. “I find the ingredients and then go from there.”

Meat as a Condiment More expensive ingredients, such as heritage turkey, can bring more flavor and texture to an entrée as an ingredient instead of a standalone part of a meal, advises Zieha. She might feature heritage turkey in an enchilada filling, pasta or savory bread pudding, so that a little goes a long way.

It also makes sense to shop for varieties of fish or cuts of meat that aren’t widely popular or that take longer to cook. Slow Food’s Viertel, who shops near Brooklyn, New York, remarks: “I buy ‘trash fish’—sea robin, squid, mackerel, sardines—because they are cheaper and I believe, taste best. The same is true of the other meats I buy. I never cook pork chops or filet mignon; I cook oxtail and short ribs.”

Then, O’Donnel adds, the frugal cook turns bones of roasted poultry or trimmings from a whole fish into a delicious stock. Any homemade broth can be just the frozen asset we need for yet another tasty “value” meal.

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It is well known that neurotransmitters are essential for the brain to function optimally for balanced mood.

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In recent years, it has also been shown that foods can trigger mood disorders in several ways.

Gluten sensitivity or celiac disease is one mechanism that causes inflammation in the gut, which leads to a leaky gut and malabsorption of nutrients essential for adequate brain function. This can lead to symptoms ranging from mild brain fog to depression.

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St. Louis. “Classes are approachable, available and affordable.” Recommended workout wear includes comfortable sweat-wicking clothing and a good pair of shoes. Because of the side-to-side movements, she suggests tennis or basketball shoes, not running shoes.

Community classes generally range from 45 to 90 minutes (find a local class at Zumba.com). An hour-long regular Zumba class can burn 400 to 600 calories says Lucas, depending upon body weight, workout intensity, conditioning level and individual metabolism. As a point of reference, NutriStrategy.com charts calories burned by a 155-pound person engaged in an hour of light calisthenics at 246 calories; leisurely biking, 281; and walking briskly uphill, 422.

“Find a class and an instructor you like,” counsels Lucas. “Make a commitment to having some ‘you’ time. Part of exercise is being social, so it’s a chance to make new friends, too.”

Doctor of Naturopathy Kathy Gruver, Ph.D., finds that a hip-hop workout best suits her needs four to five times a week. Each 90-minute class is non-stop action and she rarely takes a break, although some class members don’t dance the entire time.

Gruver works out at Rhythm Dance & Fitness Studios, near Santa Barbara, California, with choreographer Tamarr Paul. “I grew up dancing jazz, tap and ballet; nothing even close to hip-hop, and there are still moments that I can’t get a certain move or trip over my own feet. Still, it took just a few weeks to get my rhythm back and get in the groove,” says Gruver. “We run through a set of steps multiple times before we add more. Once we’ve learned a whole dance, we run it over and over to different music; some faster, some slower.”

With dance, there’s something just right for everyone. Dance with the kids, the dog, while making the beds or vacuuming crumbs. Dance along with a video or take a class to learn something new and different while making new friends. In any case, breathe in the music. It all makes exercise fun.

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ilm Producer Brian Wendel’s concern for the many Americans suffering from multiple chronic diseases, as well as the strain this puts on our nation’s health care system and economy, sparked the idea for documenting what doctors researching the issue have to say about it. In his latest film, Forks Over Knives, these pioneering thinkers examine the claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases afflicting humanity can be controlled or reversed by avoiding the ingestion of animal-based and processed foods; more, they make a compelling case that switching to a whole-foods, plant-based diet can restore health.

Much of the foundational science showing why a plant-based diet of whole foods is not only best for everyone’s health, but also for the planet,

comes from noted nutrition research pioneer T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. He has summarized his results in his book, The China Study, co-authored with his son, Dr. Thomas M. Campbell. His 1980 study of 130 Chinese villages, involving 6,500 adults and their families, directly tied the consumption of animal protein-based foods to the development of cancer and heart disease.

Based on his research, Colin Campbell, teamed up with Dr. Junshi Chen, currently a senior research professor with the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in Beijing, specifically characterized casein, a protein found in milk from mammals, as “the most relevant carcinogen ever identified.” With concrete evidence in hand, and accounting for other diet and lifestyle factors, the pair went on to conclude that consuming whole, plant-based foods offers the best strategy for improving health and preventing serious diseases.

Other solid science presented in the film comes from Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., whose 150 scientific articles complement the 1995 publication of his peer-acclaimed book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, which summarizes the results of his long-term research on arresting and reversing coronary artery disease through nutrition. In his two decades of global research, Esselstyn, who directs the cardiovascular prevention and rever-

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sal program at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute, found that wherever people ate a plant-based diet, cancer and cardiovascular diseases were rare.

In many of the case histories and personal stories chronicled in Forks Over Knives, diet was used as a treatment for various diseases and cited as being more effective than prescription drugs. Anthony Yen and Evelyn Oswick, for example, attest how their lives were saved by switching to a whole-foods, plant-based diet after a lifetime of illness that included multiple heart attacks and surgeries, as well as chronic chest pain. Treatment under the care of Esselstyn succeeded in reversing advanced-stage heart disease in both cases. Today, they enjoy active lives full of friends, family and meaningful work.

Social media channels such as Facebook have been vital to spreading the word about the effective solutions presented by the Forks Over Knives film and companion book (complete with recipes). Wendel reports inspiring posts such as, “Your film changed my life,” or “I no longer require diabetes medication.”

Potential savings in costs to people and the planet are vast. Consider, for instance, that according to the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, if the entire U.S. population were to adopt a plant-based diet for just one day, the nation would save at least 100 billion gallons of drinking water, enough to supply every person in every home in New England for nearly four months.

Wendel foresees the ForksOver Knives.com website ultimately expanding into a news resource, linking people with information provided by leading experts in the whole-foods, plant-based world via various media platforms. It will also provide opportunities to blog with experts, listen to live broadcasts about food preparation and find resources to help individuals transition to a healthier, plant-based diet.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings magazines.

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Of course many diseases which cause itching, scratching and rashes can be treated symptomatically without actually knowing the cause of the problem.

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Keep in mind that itchiness is a symptom and not a disease, and that scratching is almost always the result of itchiness.

The often daunting challenge the veterinarian is faced with is identifying the cause of the itching and the prevention of the scratching.

There are times when the itching and scratching is so severe that drugs like corticosteroids must be used short-term, to break the itch scratch cycle and give the pet relief. In such cases giving the minimal amount of a steroid drug on an every-other-day dosage schedule helps to minimize the possibility of serious side effects.

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• Using an antihistamine such as benidryl may be helpful both for its anti allergic effects and its mild sedative properties Regardless of the cause of itching and scratching, the most important first step is to stop self mutilation. In the initial stages of treating severe chewing and scratching an Elizabethan restraint collar can be placed around the animal's neck to stop licking, but does little to prevent scratching unless the pet is scratching at his or her ears.

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Learn how and why blood changes and reflects our state of health and how Nutritional Microscopy can educate, motivate and support us on the path of wellness. FREE. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, Rochester. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064.

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Gluten Free Support Group - 7pm. Join us in the café with copies of your favorite gluten free recipe to share. Familiarize yourself with our gluten free products, discuss your allergy and get samples provided by our gluten free vendors. Discuss knowledge you have about your allergy. FREE. RSVP. Whole Foods, Rochester Hills.

248-371-1400.

Thursday, March 1 Detox Program Info Session - 7-8pm. Cleanse, nourish & rebuild yourself at a cellular level. Learn details of the Nourished Body Detox Program.

Please register in advance. No walk-ins. FREE. Heal Yourself Institute, 100 West 5th Street, Royal Oak. Deb Klungle 248-497-4189. See ad page 11.

The Controversial Coyote - 7-9pm. Local Sierra Club's Monthly Educational Speaker Series: "The Controversial Coyote" Michigan Licensed Wildlife Rehab. and Wildlife Biologist FREE. Southeast Michigan Group of Sierra , 38651 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills. Julie Wang 248854-2195.

Your Brain on Movement - 7pm. FREE. Register online or at our Customer Service desk. Whole Foods Rochester Hills. 248-371-1400.

Saturday March 3 Health Starts Here 28 Day Challenge: Kick Off - 2-4pm Group will meet every Monday in March at 4pm. Troy Whole Foods. Info: Dawn 248-649-9600.

Exploring Intimacy - 7-9:30pm. Discover how your beliefs about love, intimacy and sexuality affect your relationships, sexual satisfaction, marriage, body image and ability to find love. Connect with others through verbal sharing and exercises designed to open your heart. FREE. West Bloomfield.

Info/RSVP: Maureen (Mo) or John Fritz 734-5238566.

Sunday, March 4 Healing Light Therapy - 1:30-3:30pm. March Forth into Healing Light. Learn how light heals physically, emotionally and spiritually. Increase energy, remove stress, experience peace. $10.

Life Enrichment Center, 2512 S. Dye Rd, Flint.

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Tuesday, March 6 Health Freedom Forum - 9:30-10:30am. This is to educate and empower you. It’s about insuring your freedom to access natural and alternative health care info. Truly take back your Health! FREE. Goodall's Herbs, 2837 Wagonwheel, Troy. Alice Goodall 586-646-0066. See ad page 53.

How Hormones and Glands Affect Your Weight - 7-9pm. Lee Rossano, CNC demonstrates how hormones and glands affect your weight and well being for men and women. Through a combination of holistic modalities she has cracked the code on what peoples' bodies need to function at peak efficiency. $15 walk in fee for non-members. Mind & Body Fitness @The Studio, 67529 Main St, Richmond. Nita Drew 586-430-9876. See ads pages 2 & 55.

VegMI Presents: Vegetarian 101 - 7pm.

Registration required, online or at the Customer Service desk. FREE. Whole Foods Rochester Hills. 248-371-1400.

Foundational Yoga - 6:30-7:30pm. In this class we will go over the importance of proper alignment in yoga poses along with breathing techniques. We will start with foundational poses such as mountain, triangle, warrior 1 & 2. We will also have time for mediation and relaxation. $15. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, Rochester. Kim Leshley 248-8-5064. See ad page 30.

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Beginning Chefs (Hands-on) - 6:30.-8pm.. Trying to interest your kids in healthy eating? Join Deb Klungle as she teaches them to make their own delicious & nutritious foods. Parents eat FREE! $25.

Larson Middle School, 2222 East Long Lake Road, Troy. Dawn Wyatt 248-823-5180. See ad page 11.

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Responsible Lawn Care - 7:30–9pm. Documentary A Chemical Reaction: A True Green Revolution’ regarding the potential hazards of chemicals in herbicides and pesticides. Discussions from Lois Robbins, author of Lawn Wars. FREE, donations accepted. Clarkston St. Daniel Church Cushing Center, 7010 Valley Park Drive. 248454-6300.

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THuRSdAY MARCH 8 Lunch & Learn with Dr. Anna Saylor - 11:30am1:30pm. Dr. Saylor, of Van Every Chiropractic Center will discuss how KST (Koren Specific Technique) can provide the Best Chiropractic Adjustment of Your Life. Effective in treating: sciatica, migraine, colitis, chronic pain, thoracic hump, disc problems, depression, dyslexia, & autism. Intimate setting is ideal for Q&A session.

FREE. RSVP, seating limited. 4203 Rochester Rd, rOyAL OAk. 248-616-0900. See ad page 29. green Lecture Series - 7pm. FREE. Whole Foods rOCHEStEr HiLLS. 248-371-1400.

Embodied meditation Class - 11am-1:15pm.

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Unlock soul potential. See and heal unseen energy, emotions, relationships. Call to reserve space.

Donation $10-$20. 28592 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 301, FArmingtOn HiLLS. Abbe Grossman 248-470-5738. See ad page 20.

Focus on Fertility - 7pm. FREE. Whole Foods WESt BLOOmFiELD. RSVP 248-538-4600 ext. 107.

markyourcalendar THuRSdAY MARCH 8 meditation and the 3 Levels of Embodied Practice - 7-9pm. Experience meditation and learn about healing, focus and emergence. Engaging in an active embodied meditation practice has brought many to greater clarity, profound inner peace and confidence. Presented by Kiera Laike, PhD. $25. Embodied Wellness Center, 27752 Franklin Rd, SOUtHFiELD. Kiera Laike 248880-9382 or EmbodiedWellnessCenter.com.

FRIdAY, MARCH 9 meditation group of Lake Orion - 7-8:30pn.

Whether you are interested in learning about meditation or joining a group to meditate with, this group is here for education, relaxation and personal awareness, Come and Join US! $5. The Conscious Connection Center, LLC., 6875 Lancaster Lake Ct. #128 CLArkStOn. April Shackelford 810-4237577. See ad page 51.

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Hands-on learning can be applied to your existing home. Class by Deanne Bednar, earth artist/natural builder. see Strawbale Studio Facebook. $25. Jim McDonald's home. WHitE LAkE. Deanne 248628-1887.

Hot Dogs for A Cause To Benefit The Whole Planet Foundation - 1-4pm. Cost: $3-LUNCH. trOy Whole Foods Market. Info: Dawn 248649-9600.

Communicating with Love gathering - 6-8:30pm.

Discover how your beliefs about love, intimacy and sexuality affect your relationships, sexual satisfaction, marriage, body image and ability to find love. Connect with others through verbal sharing and exercises designed to open your heart. FREE. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, 114 South Main Street, Ann ArBOr. Juicing to Detox with Anca - 10am-noon. Anca will teach you the powerful detox & healing effects of juicing. Sample her sweet wheatgrass & green juices. Please call in advance. No walk-ins. $25. Heal Yourself Institute, 100 West 5th Street, rOyAL OAk. Deb Klungle 248-497-4189. See ad page 11.

C re a t i n g C h a n g e Wo r k s h o p - 2 - 4 p m .

Psychotherapist Kate McGee and Registered Yoga Teacher Pattie McCann will discuss making changes in how we see ourselves and makes changes in our life. $15. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WArrEn Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad WArrEn. page 54.

Fraser kid's Fun Fest - 2-4pm. Many fun kids activities from bounce houses to face painting!

Seminars for parents on Scoliosis, ADD/ADHD/ Autism! RSVP. Call for details. All welcome.

Donation. Fraser Activity Center, 34935 Hidden Pine Drive, FrASEr. Candace 586-296-8483.

SuNdAY, MARCH 11 Embodied meditation Class - 11am-1:15pm.

Activate the power of your vortexes (e.g.chakras).

Unlock soul potential. See and heal unseen energy, emotions, relationships. Call to reserve space.

Donation $10-$20. 28592 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 301, FArmingtOn HiLLS. Abbe Grossman 248-470-5738. See ad page 20.

MONdAY, MARCH 12 Overcoming Fear of Childbirth - 7pm. FREE. Whole Foods rOCHEStEr HiLLS. 248-3711400.

Earth Plaster & Sculpting Workshop - 10am-5pm.

WedNeSdAY, MARCH 14 trans to a gluten Free Diet - 5-6pm. Diagnosed gluten intolerant? Or think you could be gluten sensitive? Tried to go gluten free before and failed?

GF made easy. by Anne Baker NC. $20. ABC Wellness Center, 37300 Dequindre Rd. Ste 102, StErLing HEigHtS. Anne Baker 248-8915215. See ad page 52. natural Solutions for insomnia - 6:30pm. FREE. Whole Foods WESt BLOOmFiELD. RSVP 248862-2202 by March 12th at 5 pm. 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. Whole Foods, rOCHEStEr HiLLS. FREE! Call 248-879-1900 to register. introduction to raw Foods - 7-9pm. Deb Klungle of Nourished Body will teach you the healing properties of raw foods & demo some delicious recipes. $10 materials fee payable at class. $20.

Larson Middle School, 2222 East Long Lake Road, trOy. Dawn Wyatt 248-823-5180. See ad page 11.

THuRSdAY, MARCH 15 Juicing for Health with Anca - 7-8pm. Learn about juicing's powerful benefits & sample fresh delicious juices. Anca will also share her incredible story about healing herself from cancer. $5. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, rOCHEStEr HiLLS. Service Desk 248-371-1400.

Latin Dance: Cha Cha - 6-7pm. Come and experience a taste of Cuban music with an energetic and steady beat, accompanied by the shuffling steps you’ll learn from dance instructor Amy Tranchida. $15. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, rOCHEStEr. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064. See ad page 30.

Embodied meditation Class - 11am-1:15pm.

Activate the power of your vortexes (e.g.chakras).

Unlock soul potential. See and heal unseen energy, emotions, relationships. Call to reserve space. $25. 28592 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 301, FArmingtOn HiLLS. Abbe Grossman 248470-5738. See ad page 20.

FRIdAY MARCH 16 go green with Whole Foods market - 4-7 pm.

FREE. Enjoy traditional St. Patrick’s Day favorites.

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SATuRdAY, MARCH 17 raw Foods for kids (Hands-on) - 11am-noon.

Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body as she teaches your kids how to make their own delicious & nutritious St. Patrick's Day foods. For kids 3 & up! $5. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, rOCHEStEr HiLLS. Service Desk 248-3711400. See ad page 11. making Peace with Food - 10am-12pm. Are you ready to never diet-and fail-again? Listen to your body's hunger. Learn to master compulsive eating with mindfulness-call to reserve space.

Donation:10-$20. Making Peace with Food, 28592 Orchard Lake Road, Ste 301, FArmingtOn HiLLS, Abbe Grossman, MA 248-470-5738. See ad page 20.

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markyourcalendar SuNdAY, MARCH 18 Reiki I Class - 12:30-7:30pm. Learn a holistic method of hands-on energy healing to assist withrelaxation, balance, healing and overall wellbeing. Receive attunements to the Reiki energy and learn how to give a Reiki treatment to yourself and others. The MINDs Eye, 81 Macomb Place, mt. CLEmEnS. Registration Required. Master/ Teacher: Rose Knight 586-777-1604

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raw Food tasting - 4-6pm.. Eat your greens in celebration of St. Patrick's Day! Visit raw food chef Deb Klungle of Nourished Body to sample a delicious green cabbage salad! Talk with Anca Iordachianu of Wheatgrass and Sprouts. Learn how she healed herself from cancer FREE. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple Road, trOy. Dawn Danhausen 248-649-9600. See ad page 11.

Health and Financial Wellness Seminar - 7pm.

FREE. Whole Foods WESt BLOOmFiELD. RSVP 313-594-9207 to reserve your seat.

TueSdAY, MARCH 20 mHnA Presents iridology - 6;30-9:30pm. What is Iridology and how the Holistic/Natural practitioner can utilize this in their practice. Micki will be doing consultations March 19 - 23, $5. Michigan Holistic Nurses Association, Providence Medical Center, 22250 Providen, SOUtHFiELD. Alice Goodall 586-646-0066. See ad page 53.

Lady niguma Chakra Series - 6:30-7:30pm. Lady Niguma lived a thousand years ago in India. She taught a special type of yoga to open the chakras and to help to conquer our negative emotions. Come explore this series of Joyful Yoga of the Inner body and hear authentic lineage stories and practice her Chakra Series and meditation. $15. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, rOCHEStEr. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064. See ad page 30.

Bio-identical Hormone replacement for men & Women - 7-9pm. Dr. Megan Strauchman, medical director of Natural Wellness and Pain Relief Centers of MI practices Functional and Anti-aging Medicine,

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Growing Green Earth Day Expo Saturday April 21, 2012 from 11:00 am—4:00 pm Orion Center • 1335 Joslyn Road • Lake Orion Michigan 48360

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a form of preventive medicine. She is fellowship trained by the American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine. $15 walk in fee for non-members. Mind & Body Fitness @The Studio, 67529 Main St., riCHmOnD. Nita Drew 586-430-9876. See ads pages 32 & 55.

WedNeSdAY MARCH 21 ABC’s of nutrition - 6:30-7:30pm. trOy Community Center Room 302. Hurry spots are filling fast. FREE. Details: 248-524-3484. gluten Free Support group - 7 pm. Register at our Customer Service desk. FREE. Whole Foods rOCHEStEr HiLLS. 248-371-1400.

THuRSdAY, MARCH 22 Juicing for Health with Anca - 7-8pm. Anca will teach you juicing's powerful healing benefits. Please call in advance. No walk-ins. $10. Heal Yourself Institute, 100 West 5th Street, royal Oak. Anca Iordachianu 248-625-9775.

FRIdAY, MARCH 23 meditation group of Lake Orion - 7-8:30pm.

Whether you are interested in learning about meditation or joining a group to meditate with, this group is here for education, relaxation and personal awareness, Come and Join US! $5. The Conscious Connection Center, LLC., 1971 SIlverbell Road.

LAkE OriOn. April Shackelford 810-423-7577.

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Partner yoga - 7-8:30pm. Join us for fun playful partner yoga. Everyone welcome. $20/person ($35/couple). Sign up on line or call. Mind & Body Fitness @The Studio, 67529 Main St, riCHmOnD. Darlene Daniels 586-430-9876.

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Awakening to Love - 7-9:30pm. Discover how your beliefs about love, intimacy and sexuality affect your relationships, sexual satisfaction, marriage, body image and ability to find love. In this workshop, you'll have the opportunity to connect with others through verbal sharing and exercises designed to open your heart. FREE. grOSSE POintE. Info/ RSVP: Maureen (Mo) or John Fritz 734-523-8566.

SATuRdAY, MARCH 24 raw Foods for regular People - 11am-noon.

Learn easy recipes to get more greens in your daily diet with Deb Klungle of Nourished Body. Sample a delicious soup & her favorite tropical smoothie! $10. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, rOCHEStEr HiLLS. Service Desk 248-3711400. See ad page 11.

Developing the Breath - 2-4pm. Yoga Therapist Tracy Flynn will offer discussion and Viniyoga practice to understand the purpose of the breath and help us develop inhale and exhale. $15. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WArrEn. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.

Women's Day of renewal - 8:30am-3pm. 4th Annual Retreat. Presenters, exhibitors, activities for renewing body, mind and spirit. Inclusive with lunch. Advanced registration only, please! $25.

DeCarlo's Banquet Center, 6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, WArrEn. Mary Comfort 586-530-6554.

Whole Planet Foundation and Health Starts Here tasting Booth - 12-3pm. Come join us as we combine two of the best Whole Foods Market programs. Sample signature dishes from our Whole Planet Foundation locations. Learn how the programs are changing lives all over the world! All mEtrO DEtrOit Whole Foods.

A Journey into Veganism - 2-4pm. Fun &

informative class. Sample food prepared just for you & receive free literature and recipes to help more under the vegan life. $10. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHEStErFiELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 55.

TueSdAY, MARCH 27 turn your Body into a Fat Burning machine - 7pm. FREE health forum. Whole Foods WESt BLOOmFiELD. RSVP 734-756-6904 to RSVP. Better Health now & For a Lifetime Class - 6:308:30pm. Firsline Therapy Coordinator Ann Heusted, RN, will conduct a seminar introducing attendees to the lifestyle modificatio program, Firstline Therapy.

Customized program includes personal consultation and nutrition plan, testing for progress and group classes. FREE. The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, CLArkStOn. Register: 248-6256677. See ad page 9. raw Food Basics: greens - 7-8pm. Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body for this new series.

Learn more ways to incorporate those all-important greens into your diet besides just salads. $10.

Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, rOCHEStEr HiLLS. Service Desk 248-3711400. See ad page 11.

WedNeSdAY, MARCH 28 Healing Foods 4 Digestion - 5-6pm. Healing foods for better digestion. Do you suffer from IBS, GERD/ Acid Reflux constipation; GOUT; gas or heartburn?

This class is for you! $20. ABC Wellness Center, 37300 Dequindre Rd. Suite 102, StErLing HEigHtS. Anne Baker 248-891-5215. See ad page 52. raw Food Basics for Beginners - 7pm. $10 Register online or at the Customer Service Desk.

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Digestion issues? – nothing Working? - 78:15pm. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist will discuss hidden causes of… Acid Reflux, Crohn’s, Gas, Bloating, Diarrhea! Don’t let digestive problems rule your life! Attend this seminar and learn drugless solutions! Vitamin Shoppe, SHELBy tWP. FREE! Call 248-8791900 to register.

FRIdAY, MARCH 30 Jean's 40th Birthday Bash - 7:30-9pm. Vegan Pot Luck, Tribal Dancing by Karmic Roots, Live music by Ryan Paul Cates. All donations for Green Fair 2012 Ad_Layout 1 10/18/11 6:11 PM Page "The Pink Fund Charity."

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SATuRdAY, MARCH 31 Earth Hour Celebration - 7;30-9:30pm. Earth Hour Celebration! candlelight yoga & drum circle. live music by Vishnu Blue. afterglow of teas and treats. Space limited to 30. $20. House of Yoga, 2965 W 12 Mile Rd, BErkLEy. Dave 248-556-0992.

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Juicing for Health with Anca - 10-11am.. Learn about juicing's powerful benefits & sample fresh delicious juices. Hear her incredible story about healing herself from cancer. $5. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, rOCHEStEr HiLLS. Service Desk 248-371-1400.

gardening Class - 2pm. Learn about container gardening, succession gardening as well as how to make tomato cages and trellises. $20/person. Me, My Health and Eyes, 1971 Silverbell Rd, LAkE OriOn. Info: 248-393-8633. See ad page 34.

5th Annual Spring into Health Expo - 10am-5pm.

Speakers, exhibits, demonstrations and displays.

FREE admission and parking.Genesys Banquet and Conference Center, grAnD BLAnC. Info: 248-628-0125. See ad outside back cover.

SATuRdAY, APRIL 7 Hanuman birthday kirtan Bash! - 7-10pm.

Celebrate Hanuman's birthday with a kirtan featuring local kirtan artists Vishnu Blue, Atmaram, Vahana & more! Spiritual chant to sooth your soul! $20. House of Yoga, 2965 W 12 Mile Rd, BErkLEy. Dave 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

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2012 mayan ruins Courageous Living & yoga retreat - Join Courageous Living Coach Dianne Kipp and Kripalu Yogini Leah Glatz for the experience of a life time! Make a Conscious Choice to Follow Your Heart...A gift of Time to nurture mind, body and spirit, in the Ancient Maya Ruins of Copan, HOnDUrAS for Wild Woman Fun & Self- Discovery! Explore your inner most passions, core values, heart-felt desires, and your personal path of transformation. And on 12-12 participate in a special Yoga Maya Fusion event.

For details, package and event pricing, view the brochure/flyer at: ConsciousChoiceCoach.com/ MayanRetreatFlyer.pdf. Info: 888-242-8613.

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Saturday • April 7th Location: Park Diamond Banquet & Conference Center 25160 W. Outer Dr. • Lincoln Park Vendor cost $100, 8ft tables are provided. There is a limit of two vendors per category, first application and check received confirms who it will be.

Make checks payable to 'Natural Awakenings' and send to Healthy Living Detroit, Inc. P.O. Box 341081, Detroit, MI 48234-1081 Applications available on website: HealthyLivingDetroit.com

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248-625-5192. See ad page 41.

Creating A World That Works For All - 10am.

Celebration of Spirit: music, laughter, meditation, inspiration, spiritual community. Making a difference by being the change we wish to see. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. See ad page 41.

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.

Yoga - 9:30am & 2:30pm. Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all age groups, emphasizing restorative and therapeutic principles. $15 walk-in or packages. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Rd Ste 104, Sterling Hts. 586-795-3600. See ad page 8.

Yoga - 12pm Yin Yoga, 6:30pm Power Yoga. Soothe Your Soul, Oxford. Info: Hannah 248-236-9855.

See ad page 49.

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.

Breastfeeding Info/Support: La Leche League of Warren - 10:15 am. 1st Mondays only. FREE. Henry Ford Hospital, 10 Mile & Schoenherr, in lower level meeting room below Main Entrance.

WARREN. Info: Ginny 586-940-1634.

Health Starts Here 28 Day Challenge - 4pm. Every Monday in March. Troy Whole Foods Market.

Info: Dawn 248-649-9600.

March is VEGAN Monday’s with Mood - 4-6pm.

Get a FREE reusable tote bag with tour. Troy Whole Foods Market.

Jen's Warm Slow Flow Yoga- 5:30pm. 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.

Slow Flow Yoga with Noreen Daly CYT - 5:45pm.

Wednesdays also. For beginners to intermediate, this class provides a gentle pace of moving from one posture to the next. You will feel invigorated, strengthened, lengthened and focused. First class

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.

Warm Slow Flow Yoga - 6:45-7:45pm. Class will be done in a heated/warm room holds postures for a longer period of time ending with yin postures, hip openers and deep relaxation. All welcome. $10/walk-in per class. Mind & Body Fitness @ the Studio, 67529 Main Street Richmond (Next to the Huvaere Chrysler Dodge Jeep). 586-430-9876.

Online schedule/monthly packages. See website in ad page 55.

Hot Yoga - 8:15-9:15pm. The room is heated to 95 degrees for this Vinyasa flow, please hydrate. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 55.

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. JLiving Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, davisburg. Jules 248-390-9270. See ad page 51.

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. Thursdays also. A spiritual, mental and physical practice for developing and tapping inner energy and awareness.

Please bring a practice mat or towel. Free-will Loveofferings will be received. Peace Unity Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston, 248-625-5192. See ad page 41.

Pilates/Yoga Fusion - 5:45-6:45pm. (also Thur).

The core strength of Pilates with the flow & flexibility of yoga. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 55.

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.

Gentle Yoga - 7pm. Great class for beginners, plussized, seniors, pregnant or anyone needing a more therapeutic approach to their practice. $12. JLiving Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, davisburg. Jules 248-390-9270. See ad page 51.

Yoga - 7pm. Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all age groups, emphasizing

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restorative and therapeutic principles. $15 walk-in or packages. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Rd Ste 104, Sterling Hts. 586795-3800. See ad page 8.

Kangen Water - 7-8pm. 1st/3rd Tues. Benefits of balancing body pH, increase hydration, neutralize free radicals. FREE. MigunLiving, 725 S. Adams Ste 100, Birmingham. Info: Migun Living 248-203-7744. See ad page 44.

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

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

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 Dr. Ste 203, Troy. Info/class listings see website in ad on page 14.

Vitamin C Wednesdays - 8-10:30am. Troy Whole Foods Market.

Slow Flow Yoga with Noreen Daly CYT - 9am.

For beginners to intermediate, this class provides a gentle pace of moving from one posture to the next. You will feel invigorated, strengthened, lengthened and focused. First class free, $8/class or $42 for 6. Peace Unity Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. 248-625-5192.

See ad page 41.

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 ad page 8.

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

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

EFT Drop-in Group - 6-8pm. Available to experienced and non-experienced tappers alike. Take advantage of an opportunity to tap in a group setting, learn additional energy psychology tips and techniques to enhance benefits from a skilled certified EFT Practitioner at the affordable price of $20. Confidentiality expected and respected. Call 248-334-9214 for location information.

Qigong - 6-7pm. Qigong (energy work) is an ancient Chinese series of exercises that help to balance and strengthen the body, mind and spirit. It works with the qi (energy) of the body. $15. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, Rochester. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064. See ad page 30.

Flow Yoga - 6:15 pm. Great class for those new to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga system. $12. JLiving Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, davisburg. Jules 248390-9270. See ad page 51.

Belly Dance Class - 7:15-8:15pm. Get fit while having fun. Beginner-Intermediate. $10. Pole

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Passion Fitness, G3490 Miller Rd Unit 19, Flint.

Brenda's Belly Dancing 810-845-7830.

Hatha Yoga with Tammy - 7:35–8:45pm. Join Tammy every Wednesday for a warm and relaxing evening practice. $14 or class pass. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. 248-556-0992.

See ad page 54.

Vin/Yin Yoga - 8:15-9:30pm. Start with a Vinyasa flow, followed by Yin; combine the best of both worlds. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 55.

Flow Yoga - 9:30am. A blend of classic yoga teachings inter-woven with asana flow and breath to help strengthen the mind, body & spirit. $12. JLiving Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, davisburg. Jules 248-390-9270. See ad page 51.

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.

Hatha Yoga-Open - 10-11:20am. Learn foundational Yoga poses and continue each week learning posture flow. $9/class. Friendship Park, Lake Orion.

Call first: Suzanne Albert (RYT) 248-802-6025.

Young At Heart Active Adults Group - 11:30am1:30pm. Lunch at noon ($5/person). Activities such as guest speakers, musical performances, field trips, holiday parties, movies, bingo, games and more! $7 yearly membership. Non-members welcome.

Ages 50+ or those with disabilities of any age. Info: Sarah at the Springfield Oaks Parks and Recreation, Davisburg. 248-846-6558.

TAI CHI S.T.A.R. (Seniors Transcending and Revitalizing) - 1:15-2:15pm. Thru 4/19. Specifically for seniors to assist in the aging process, decrease its affects, improving lung and brain function while also increasing strength and stability of the limbs and core. $15/residents; $17/non-residents.

Hart Community Center, 495 Broadway inside Mill Pond Park in downtown Davisburg. Info: 248-846-6558.

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 ad page 8.

Pilates/Yoga Fusion - 5:45-6:45pm. (also Tue)The core strength of Pilates with the flow & flexibility of yoga. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 55.

YOGA for Men & Women - 6-7:30pm. Beginning & Intermediate. Discover how movement and breath help open tight spots in the body. You may end up discovering some areas that haven’t moved in years. This class will help bring balance to the body. Available for all fitness levels. Bring your own mat or one provided. Taught by Chris Duncan, RYT 8 years Astanga Yoga. $12 drop in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer. 810-667-2101.

Ashtanga short form class - 6:30-7:30 pm. Short form Ashtanga led by Danielle, RYT. Accessible for all levels. $14 or pass. 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. House Of Yoga. Abby Bechek Hoot 2-556-0992. See ad page 54.

TAI CHI for Health - 6:15-7:30pm. Certified instructor with 10 years experience. All fitness levels welcome. 8 week class. $10/class, $8/class for seniors/students. Healthy Happy Whole, 317 S Elm, OWOSSO. 989-720-HEAL. 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 ad page 8.

Basic Yoga - 7pm. This class is a classic! Great for all levels; it's basic but with a challenge! $12. JLiving Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, Davisburg. Jules 248-390-9270. See ad page 51.

Young Living Essential Oils - 7pm-8pm. 3rd Thurs only. Natural alternatives to laboratory drugs. FREE. Migun Living, 725 S. Adams Ste 100, Birmingham. Info: Migun Living 248203-7744. See ad page 44.

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

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

Building Your Health and Power: My way or God's Way? - 6:30pm. 4wks starting 3/1. With Osa Jackson Schulte, PhD, Physical Therapist, Feldenkrais Teacher and Assistant Trainer. Info 586-484-0549. Free-will love offering will be received. Peace Unity Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. 248-625-5192.

See ad page 41.

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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. JLiving Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, davisburg. Jules 248-390-9270. See ad page 51.

Yoga - 9am Basic Yoga, 12pm Yin Yoga. Soothe Your Soul, Oxford. Info: Hannah 248-236-9855.

See ad page 49.

Yoga - 9:30am. 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 ad page 8.

Zumba Fitness - 12:15-1pm. Latin-inspired fitness class for weight loss and enhanced health. All fitness levels welcome. $8 drop in, $5 drop in for students/seniors. Healthy Happy Whole, 317 S Elm, OWOSSO. 989-720-HEAL. 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.

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. JLiving Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, davisburg. Jules 248390-9270. See ad page 51.

Basic Yoga - 9am. Soothe Your Soul, Oxford.

Info: Hannah 248-236-9855. See ad page 49.

Certified Hypnotherapists Education and Networking Meeting - 1st Sat/monthly 9:30am-12pm.

Certified Hypnotherapists who have graduated from a state licensed school of hypnosis are welcome.

Includes educational presentation, workbook and computer disk. First visit FREE. Clinical Hypnosis Professional Group, Warren. Register 586-7517500. See ad page 18.

Gentle Yoga - 10:15am. Great class for beginners, plus-sized, seniors or anyone needing a more therapeutic approach towards their practice. $12. JLiving Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, davisburg. Jules 248-390-9270. See ad page 51.

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College students/interns welcome to apply.

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MassaGE DiSCOUnt SWEDiSH mASSAgE. Servicing West Oakland & East Livingston counties. Also Ladies Day Parties Available. Call Jim: 248-505-3657 or 248-8878623.

MEDItatIon DAiLy mEDitAtiOn - Walk the labyrinth of your inner soul to the power of the moon cycles. CreationCircles.com

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VoLuntEErInG HOSPiCE VOLUntEErS - Hospice Compassus seeking compassionate individuals in SE Michigan to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and family. Required training provided free. Info: Volunteer Coordinator 248-355-9900.

HOSPiCE VOLUntEEr OPPOrtUnitiES - Grace Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and family. SE Michigan. Training provided.

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

Yoga, Reiki, Meditation & Chakra Classes in March!

Massage Reiki Craniosacral Therapy Life Coaching Meditation Gifts Aromatherapy Classes and much more

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NUCCA Chiropractor

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

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

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

MARK ROGERS

1775 E. 14 Mile 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 30.

Former MD in China served North American people for over 27 years with acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Specializing in various pains and intestinal problems. See ad page 32.

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 36.

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.

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 48.

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

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.

Allergy Treatment New Life Allergy Treatment Ctr.

Computerized Allergy Testing/ treatments. Certified in NAET, BioSet, JMT and BioKinetics. 11 years experience. Specializing in: Environmental allergies, food allergies/sensitivities, digestive issues, skin problems, headaches, fatigue and Candida.

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Get the best Chiropractic adjustment of your life! We offer a unique, breakthrough, gentle approach to Chiropractic care called Koren Specific Technique (KST). See ad page 29.

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

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

Dr. Anna Saylor-Wither 4203 Rochester Rd., Royal Oak 248-616-0900 - VanEveryChiropractic.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. See ad page 8.

Community Health Acupuncture Center

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

Van Every Chiropractic Center

Dr. Jason 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 of each individual. Visit our website WillsFamilyChiropractic.com. See ad page 21.

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

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

Dr. Morningstar is the developer of the TornadoSuit and ARC3D Scoliosis Therapy. His treatment approach has already received national media attention for it's long-term effectiveness. Preventing scoliosis surgery in children, and maximizing pain relief function in adult scoliosis patients. See ad pages 28 & 32.

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coaching/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 37.

DIANNE KIPP, BSN, PCC

Life, Health, Career Coach 888-242-8613 coach@diannekipp.com • DianneKipp.com FollowYourHeartJourneys.com

Want more success from life? Whether for your personal, professional or business success, you will be amazed at your results!

Discover how to achieve Success in a life you love to live! Ask about Awesome Retreats! Complimentary sessions always available.

Love and Honor Who You Are April Shackelford MSW,CADC The Conscious Connection Center Lake Orion • 810-423-7577

Healing through empowerment, personal awareness and shifted thinking for adults/teens with addictions (food, drugs, alcohol, sex, etc.), anxiety, wounding from abuse, depression, bereavement and relationship struggles.

craniosacral therapy Rochester Holistic Arts

Nicolas Leshley, CMT 118 Terry Ave., Rochester • 248-895-5064 RochesterHolisticArts.com

7 years' experience with children and adults of all ages.

Healing therapy for: A D D, A D H D, Migraines, closed head injuries, Neurological Disorders. See ad page 30.

Teri Sertic, LMT / Teacher Auburn Hills • 248-444-0842 The-Healing-Spot.com

Awaken Dance Fitness classes, intros and workshops for women. Guided breath, stretching and easy dance moves to wake up your feminine rhythm. Workshops for teens/children.

Holistic General Dentistry 101 South Street, Ortonville 248-627-4934 RegianiDental.com

Mercury and metal-free dental materials, non surgical perio treatment, Invisalign© Orthodontics, DDS weight-loss system, cosmetic dentistry and TMJ pain diagnosis & treatment. Over 25 years of providing dental services to the community. See ad page 2.

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 25.

Blessings

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 18.

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.

David W. Regiani, DDS, PC

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Three integrated diploma programs: Naturopathy (ND), Massage Therapy/ Energy Medicine, Master Herbalist. Continuing education, student clinics.

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

Licensed Life Coach EnlightenedInteraction.com 248-990-1902

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Healthy Foods Chef /Teacher Detoxifying Ionic Footbaths 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. • Gift Certificates Available.

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Live with Purpose 248-390-9270 J-Living.com

P r o v i d i n g professional Feng Shui interior design services for home, business owners, and work directly with interior designers.

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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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880 W. Dryden Rd., Metamora 810-678-3131 or 800-894-3721 My4Life.com/NaturesBetterWay

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

We also carry top quality herbal and nutritional supplements.

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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 19.

HyPnotHEraPy DEnIsE JacoB, rn, PhD, cHt 725 S Adams #236, Birmingham 248-514-8259 JacobHolisticHealing.com

EMEraLD DrEaM HyPnosIs, LLc MP3's / cD available online 586-372-8779 emeralddreamHypnosis.com

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Beneficial guided meditations for those suffering with anxiety, loss of focus and sleep issues.

Lower stress/quell fears.

Silence automatic negative thoughts. Soothe anxious worries. When your mind is at peace you see solutions.

Forget the mind chatter & Let in deep peace. See ad page 9.

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

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

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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.

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In-Home Massage Sessions Available Serving Oakland County Call for appt: 586-243-9090 Thai Yoga Massage, deep tissue, swedish. 19 years experience. Credit cards excepted and gift cards available. Corporate chair massage available. Visit: BodyworksForHealth.com

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A center dedicated to helping you live a better life utilizing medically proven techniques including yoga, bodywork, optimal nutrition and education, with the focus on making our clients experts in their own health & wellness. See ad page 8.

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