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DO YOU PARKOUR? Using the World as a Fitness Playground

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Unplugged Getaways Rebalance Our Lives

by Judith Fertig

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AROUND THE CAMPFIRE The Rugged Outdoors Requires Gentle Manners

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34 ON THE ROAD WITHOUT WEIGHT GAIN How to Eat Healthy,

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t first glance, one could interpret our theme this month, Healthy Escapes, as being about travel and vacation. Of course, June is the beginning of summer, and that's when many take trips, but this month's content is far from just vacation information; and it's more than just "going somewhere healthy."

One of the stand-out terms used by Judith Fertig, who wrote this month's feature article, is "digital detox." In other words, unplugging from the connection many have to the internet, cell phones, computers and laptops, television and so on; to become mentally still.

As Judith points out, many of us are living lives where we become physically still but we remain in motion mentally. The goal of healthy escapes is to reverse that: to either become physically in motion (exercise) and mentally still or both physically and mentally still (as with meditation, for example).

In the article, Barbara Bartocci, author of Meditation in Motion, explains that research at the University of Arizona found that regular exercise appears to preserve key parts of the brain involved in attention and memory. As she also states, it's wellknown that exercise helps to reduce anxiety and depression, among other things.

Many of us already participate in activities that allow us to do this for short periods, such as with yoga, martial arts, riding horses, lifting weights and more. Once we're done with these hour sessions, however, we immediately reconnect.

So healthy escapes, for many, can mean unplugging regularly for short periods, daily if it makes sense, or doing it for days at a time. The key here is getting away and allowing yourself to completely unwind, relax and rejuvenate. Obviously, your schedule and commitments dictate what's possible. So do what you can, enjoy what you do and make sure it both challenges you physically and clears your mind. You will benefit, long-term, both mentally and physically.

That's what much of the content in this month's issue covers, especially the main feature. Hopefully, as you read what we offer, you'll discover your own desire to find a way of putting together your own healthy escape plan.

There's lots to do in Michigan and especially here in east/southeast Michigan.

After all, tourism is one of our top three industries. You'll find many of these opportunities for healthy escapes in our Calendar of Events this month, as well as the events, courses and seminars offered by some of our advertisers. Please check them out and take advantage of one or more that interest you.

In a way, we'll continue the conversation next month, with our July issue. The theme will be all about making the most of healthy outdoor fun.

So until then, stay happy and healthy...naturally!

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Sweet and savory ideas will keep families on the right track and still include everyone’s favorite dishes. Each store department will provide a Picnic Checklist as well as taste items perfect for Grillin’ and Chillin’. Also available is a chance to win a Health Starts Here picnic basket valued at $100. No purchase necessary.

The Whole Foods Market team has done all the work to ensure healthy and nutritious choices through the Health Starts Here (HSH) program. Customers can look for the HSH logo throughout all stores identifying the most nutrients dense products in each department. “Whether you just getting started on a healthy eating path or have been on the road to health for years, our four pillars of healthy eating will help guide your journey,” states Dawn Danhausen, Marketing and Community Relations Specialist at WFM in Troy. “We believe that food in its purest state — unadulterated by artificial additives, sweeteners, colorings, and preservatives — is the best tasting and most nutritious food available.”

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pectrum Yoga in Royal Oak is offering new classes that were designed especially by fusing the principles of yoga, massage and martial arts. The classes explore the body’s full range of motion while optimizing circulatory, lymphatic and chi systems to fully restore grace, beauty and original power. Each provides the opportunity to discover the new biology of yoga that will ignite a deeper alignment to one’s core and purpose. This practice supports self-discovery and nurturing. Classes are great for beginners and those with special needs.

Spectrum is also offering YogaCircus for Kids beginning Thursday, June 7th for eight weeks. This is a funfilled, imaginative class that helps children strengthen their self-confidence, balance, flexibility and teamwork.

Children will become familiar with playful postures and movements that mimic animals and the elements of nature. This series will culminate with an exclusive performance for parents.

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The following events will take place on four Saturday’s in June: June 9, 10am-2pm, Pre-Kriya Yog Workshop, 34600 Quaker Valley Rd., Farmington Hills, $40, registration required; June 16, 3:30-5pm, FREE Discourse, Ann Arbor Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave.; June 23, 10:30am-1:30pm, Discourse, Renaissance Unity, 11200 E. 11 Mile, Warren, Love Offering; June 30, 3:30-5pm, FREE Discourse, Bloomfield Hills Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd. A Kriya Yog Retreat will be held July 20-22 in Farmington Hills for those who have learned the techniques from Swami Atmanandaji, or would like to learn them at Swami Paramahansa the Retreat.

Atmanandaji Swami Atmanandaji has been coming to metro Detroit for over ten years. Kriya Yog is a scientific and ageless practice that brings peace to everyday life. “Listen, practice, prepare and be ready to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world,” says Guruji. ''Life is to be lived positively, happily, healthily, harmoniously and lovingly."

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"BeTrue is nestled within 800 acres of beautiful, pristine, parkland and rests beside 'Heart of the Woods' pond in the middle of Bald Mountain State Recreation Area-North," says Therese Winter of BeTrue. "It has close, convenient access to both town and highways, and the unique setting has an up-north feel without the drive. BeTrue offers the essence of a retreat center with the nurturing surroundings of Home-Sweet-Home."

The three acre site has walking access to over eight miles of hiking/biking trails and eleven lakes. Whether for an hour counseling session or a complete weekend retreat Be True is designed to expand inner growth within a peaceful, natural, and healing setting.

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Michael Greger, MD, an internationally recognized author and presenter on nutrition, food safety and public health, served as expert witness in Oprah Winfrey's defense in the infamous "meat defamation" trial. Currently serving as director of public health and animal agriculture at the Humane Society of the United States, Dr. Greger will present the “Nutrition Game Show,” a lively and interactive look at how food can promote health and prevent disease. His presentation takes place Sat., June 23 at 3 p.m.

Nationally known presenter and bestselling author Kerrie Saunders, MS, LLP, PhD, will speak on the topic of greening your diet on Sun., June 24 at 1 p.m.

Her interest in the Green Living Festival comes from an understanding of the connection between healthy food choices and a healthy planet.“Personal and environmental health really come together at food," says Dr. Saunders. "While the decisions we make about which type of vehicle we drive or what type of home to buy are important, with our food choices, we are making environmental impact decisions every single day."

Other featured wellness presenters include Joel Kahn, MD, director of preventive cardiology and wellness programs at Detroit Medical Center Hospitals, who will address preventing and reversing heart disease through diet on Sat., June 23 at 2 p.m.; and Mumtaz George, MD, medical director of the Birmingham Royal Oak Medical Center, who will discuss lifestyle medicine for optimal health on Sat., June 23 at 1 p.m.

In addition to wellness programs, the Green Living Festival will feature a variety of presentations on green living including local food systems, detoxing your life, biodynamics, the Clean Air Act, yoga, super foods, as well as a variety of kids activities. Program schedules and details can be found at miglf.com/glflearn.

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Jianping Wu and his team of researchers at the university’s Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science examined egg yolks produced by hens that were fed typical diets of either primarily wheat or corn. They found the yolks contained two amino acids; tryptophan and tyrosine, which have high antioxidant properties. The researchers found that two raw egg yolks offer almost twice as many antioxidant properties as one apple and about the same as half a serving (25 grams) of cranberries. When the eggs were fried or boiled, however, the beneficial properties were reduced by about half. “It’s a big reduction, but it still leaves eggs equal to apples in their antioxidant value,” says Wu. In prior research, Wu found that egg proteins converted by digestive enzymes produced peptides that work in the same way as ACE inhibitors, prescription drugs used to reduce high blood pressure. That finding contradicted the notion that eggs increase high blood pressure because of their cholesterol content.

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In the study, 18 volunteers that were overweight or obese with high blood pressure ate six to eight golf ball-sized purple majesty potatoes, with skins, twice a day for a month. The researchers used purple potatoes because the pigment in darker fruits and vegetables is especially rich in beneficial phytochemicals. They monitored participants’ blood pressure, both systolic (the first number in a blood pressure reading, such as 120/80) and diastolic, and found that the average diastolic pressure dropped by 4.3 percent, while the systolic pressure decreased by 3.5 percent. None of the volunteers gained weight.

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The consumer watchdog Ecology Center’s HealthyStuff.org, a product test results website, points out that there is more to green vehicles than fuel economy.

That new-car smell can include a toxic mix of chemicals carried over from the manufacturing of seats, steering wheels, dashboards and armrests. The group’s fourth annual report on more than 200 model year 2011 and 2012 vehicles gave the Honda Civic and CR-Z and the Toyota Prius top marks for the least interior pollution, while the Kia Soul, Chrysler 200 SC and Mitsubishi Outlander ranked as the worst.

The researchers tested for toxic heavy metals such as lead and mercury, and cancer-causing chemicals like benzene and brominated flame retardants. “Automobiles function as chemical reactors, creating one of the most hazardous environments we spend time in,” says Jeff Gearhart, research director of the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based nonprofit.

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Dr. Rachel Armstrong, a senior TED fellow and co-director of Avatar, a research group exploring advanced technologies in architecture, is promoting the development of buildings with “lungs” that could absorb carbon emissions and convert them into something useful and “skin” that could control interior temperatures without radiators or air-conditioning. She projects that, “Over the next 40 years, these ‘living’ buildings, biologically programmed to extract carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, could fill our cities.”

It’s an application of synthetic biology, a new science devoted to the manufacture of lifelike matter from synthesized chemicals that engineers create to behave like organic microorganisms, with the added benefit that they can be manipulated to do things nature can’t.

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Toorock, who played high school soccer and was then a serious martial artist in oom yung doe, kung fu and capoeira (which bridges dancing and gymnastics), was instantly hooked in 2003 when he saw a video of David Belle; the French native and acknowledged founder of parkour has appeared in 20-plus movies and commercials since 2000. “It was so different and authentic, what he was doing,” he says.

After opening the first parkour and freerunning gym at Primal Fitness, in D.C., in 2006, APK expanded to locations in Gainesville, Florida, and San Antonio, Texas. All offer an introductory session, full supervised parkour curriculum, boot camps, womenspecific classes, summer camps and freerunning classes.

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Travis Graves, head trainer for APK Academies, which trains teachers, says, “One of the first priorities for beginners is instilling a respect for the forces and impact of landings, so we work on rolling, balance and footwork.” He also emphasizes the importance of thorough warm-up and cool-down periods, as well as overall safety guidelines.

“Some women might feel intimidated, as most of what they see on You Tube are teenagers or young men doing their thing,” comments Graves.

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Lisa Peterson, of McLean, Virginia, was first attracted to parkour’s creative movements, which represented a personal next step after years as a teacher and performer in ballet, ballroom and Argentine tango dancing. “As a victim of child abuse, I am always looking for ways to strengthen my confidence and self-esteem,” she says. “Parkour has done that for me.”

APK regularly holds community gathering “jams” around the country.

We encourage everyone to follow our guidelines, notes Toorock, although we can’t say that other methods are wrong.

“Everyone has a sphere of capabilities. We help individuals expand safely and in proper progression,” he explains. “Some beginners may wear protective gear like gloves or shin guards but almost always relinquish them because they don’t want to rely on them, but take full responsibility for themselves and gain full freedom of movement.

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t happens to all of us. We wake up one day and realize that we have been here before—just like yesterday and the day before that. Today is destined to be the same as all the others: safe, comfortable… and boring.

Often, we need to engage in new experiences to be more vital and happy.

Research from psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Gregory Berns, Ph.D., author of Satisfaction, shows that our brains benefit from new experiences so much so that the process releases the feel-good chemical dopamine. According to a study published in the journal Neuron, it is even triggered by the mere expectation of a new experience. Researchers call this the “exploration bonus.”

We are born to explore. Dr. Norman Doidge, author of The Brain that Changes Itself, maintains that connections between brain neurons, called dendrites, develop in response to new experiences, and they shrink or vanish altogether if they’re not stimulated with new information. To keep our brains happy, we have to keep moving forward into the new.

If novelty feels so good and does good things for us, why do we usually stick with what we know? The answer lies deep in the emotional center of the brain, called the amygdala, which perceives the unknown as potentially threatening. As a result, we often overestimate the potential risk inherent in a new experience and underestimate the consequences of playing it safe.

The good news is that we can override this default. Here are some practical

ways to build the necessary life skills— our venture aptitude—to pursue new experiences and really start living.

Do it to do it. When you approach an experience with this attitude, there is no harm to your self-worth because your objective isn’t the result, but the experience; the pursuit of knowledge, challenge or enjoyment—and that’s egoless.

Advance into the fear. You inflame fear by running from it, and you reduce it with every step that you take facing straight at it.

Make the unknown more knowable. Knowledge trumps irrational fears. Talk to others that have participated in experiences you wish to engage in. Do research.

Don’t look at the mountaintop.

Break down big goals (running a race, acting in a neighborhood play) into small, incremental goals (running around the block, taking a beginner’s voice class) to build competence and confidence.

Dabble. Sample the offerings. Try several different classes or events to see which ones excite you the most.

Judge your life by how much you try, not by the results. That removes the fear and alibis, and puts you squarely in the center of the place where you are at your happiest—absorbed in lifeaffirming experiences.

Joe Robinson is a work-life-balance trainer and coach, and author of Don’t Miss Your Life. He shares motivational essays at DontMissYourLife.net.

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SUPER FOODS For Digestive Health

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Gut dysbiosis is an imbalance in the levels and types of bacteria which naturally live in the digestive tract.

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Aloe can be used as a natural laxative, though if used chronically, it may be habit forming. Aloe gel is used by herbalists to treat ulcers and to heal conditions rising from or causing leaky gut. Herbalists advise pregnant women to avoid high doses of aloe.

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Constituents called EGCG and epicatechins directly damage bacterial membranes, and has been demonstrated against many kinds of bacteria which cause food poisoning.

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Cinnamon is thought to have a regulating effect on the digestive system and can be used to relieve both constipation and diarrhea.

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Turmeric may be used to increase production of bile acid secretion. Turmeric may be used to reduce gas and bloating, and to increase the amount of protective mucus in the gut lining. Large amounts of turmeric are discouraged during pregnancy.

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Artichoke is used to stimulate both appetite and digestion. It may reduce gas and abdominal bloating that occur after meals.

Fennel

In herbal medicine, fennel is considered anti-inflammatory to the intestines. It may be used to relieve gas pain and bloating following meals when prepared as a tea.

Black walnut is thought to enhance secretions of bile and and is often used as a part of detoxification programs. As a folk remedy, black walnut is often employed to expel worms, including tapeworms.

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HEALTHY ESCAPES Unplugged Getaways Rebalance Our Lives

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hen Jeanna Freeman vacationed at Earthshine Mountain Lodge, in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, she wasn’t sure what to expect. Touted as a “techno-amenityfree property,” it specializes in off-thegrid getaways (EarthshineLodge.com),

meaning no in-room TV and a chance to digitally detox. Guests are encouraged to ditch their cell phones and laptops in favor of a zip line adventure through the Smoky Mountains forest canopy and laid back log cabin informality.

“Honestly, it was exhilarating

being away from my cell phone,” admits Freeman, an interior designer from Collierville, Tennessee. “I hadn’t felt that good and ‘connected’ in a long time. I didn’t realize how much I needed that.”

Her experience highlights the new buzzwords and phrases in vacation travel: unplug, reconnect, digital detox and healthy escape. What is it about unplugging that seems so refreshing and like an ideal vacation?

Nicholas Carr, author of The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, explains that, “Using the Internet pushes us to a skimming and scanning form of thinking.” He occasionally unplugs to recover his attention span, noting, “A lot of our deepest thoughts only emerge when we’re able to pay attention to one thing.”

For memoirist Pico Iyer, author of The Man Within My Head, “The urgency of slowing down—to find the time and space to think—is nothing new.” What is new is figuring out workable definitions of stillness and movement when we spend a lot of our time physically still, but mentally in motion.

A noted travel writer for 20 years, Iyer likes to stay at monasteries around the world. He concludes, “Wiser souls have always reminded us that the more attention we pay to the moment, the less time and energy we have to expend to place it in some larger context.” We can just simply be.

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MJ Goff was on a magazine writing assignment the first time she visited the Omega Institute, in Rhinebeck, New York (eOmega.org). As a student of New Age theories and a potential yoga teacher, Goff says she welcomed the opportunity to learn more. Once she attended the women’s retreat she was researching, she was hooked. “Every year since, I find myself being drawn to Omega for its promotion of meditation and overall encouragement of ‘staying in the present,’” she says. “All the programs stem from one mission: to keep us on the right path.”

Talks by internationally known speakers such as Joan Borysenko, Eckhart Tolle, Harville Hendrix and Daniel Amen are complemented by sessions in nurturing creativity, holistic health, and yoga practice. “People smile, but also

keep to themselves,” explains Goff. “It’s a place for quieting your mind.”

For shorter getaways, Hay House, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, sponsors weekend I Can Do It! seminars in various cities (HayHouse.com).

Speakers such as Louise Hay, Gregg Braden, Wayne Dyer and Caroline Myss help attendees nudge closer to making milestone transformations, consciousness shifts and progress on their healing journeys.

Sometimes, personal growth simply involves sufficient quiet time to walk, contemplate and reconnect with our muse. “The real meaning of the word ‘retreat’ in the spiritual sense,” says Brother David Steindl-Rast, a Benedictine monk, “is stepping back. When one steps back, one gets a better view of the world, others and our deepest self.”

Iyer finds solace at New Camaldoli Heritage, a Benedictine community amidst the rugged terrain of Big Sur, California (Contemplation.com). More than 2,000 monasteries and other spiritual communities throughout North

America offer off-the-beaten-path retreats at reasonable prices and generally welcome guests of all religions and spiritual practices. The one requirement is that guests not disturb others.

At Ghost Ranch, in the high desert of Abiquiu, New Mexico, “The scenery alone is spiritual and healing,” relates Nancy Early, a New York film producer.

Under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church, activities encourage individual and social transformation (NewMexicoGhostRanch.org). Early says the best part is, “There’s one pay phone, and cell phones don’t work here; no TV or radio. You walk away from everything that controls your life.”

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“My first visit to a spa more than 20 years ago was when I first learned about the life-changing benefits of taking better care of myself. In addition to the soothing amenities, the peace, calm and quiet usually found at a spa—space to think, nap, read a book or gaze into the sky—often results in ‘less’ becoming ‘more’ in your life,” Phillips says.

“I have returned home feeling lighter and brighter and even more excited for what is next. The experience gave me just the boost I needed to keep going.”

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Austin Spa, in Texas. “Now I start each day with long, deep breaths before I even get out of bed,” she says. “It is so simple, so calming and establishes my day with peace.”

Virginia Nelson, a San Diego, California, attorney, likewise revels in her twice-yearly visits to Canyon Ranch, in Tucson, Arizona. “The pace in southern California is like running a marathon every day. My visits serve as respites that have allowed me to keep up with it this long.

“I first went in 1991 and saw a place to go and cocoon,” recounts Nelson, “but I also discovered incredible fitness and education classes.” The spa is essentially a reset button for her.

“It’s rest, rejuvenation and reinvention.”

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“Research at The University of Arizona found that regular exercise appears to preserve key parts of the brain involved in attention and memory,” she notes.

“It is well known that exercise helps to reduce anxiety, allay depression and generally improve mood, by prompting our bodies to release more endorphins.”

Bartocci has experienced the power of these connections firsthand. “Active vacations are truly transformative,” she says emphatically. “When I bicycled across Iowa on RAGBRAI [The Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa], we cycled 76 miles one day on hills with a constant 20-mile-per-hour headwind. It was a tough day, but I made it! My divorce was becoming final that summer, and completing that day gave me the encouraging inner message: ‘If I can cycle Iowa on the toughest day, I can re-cycle my life after divorce.’” She’s still moving along. Recently, she joined 500 other cyclists doing 60 miles a day for a week in Wisconsin.

Bill Murphy, of Annapolis, Maryland, made his breakthrough at the Boulder Outdoor Survival School (boss-inc.com). “While I wanted an adventure and to put myself out there, I also wanted to know that I was in good hands,” he says about why he chose a guided trip. Murphy was already in good shape, having competed in a local Ironman event. Following an

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“After two days we were given our backpack with the critical blanket, poncho and food rations. I have never been so happy to hear the words ‘1,500 calories’ in my life, and though I have eaten at some wonderful restaurants,

the soups we made with those rations tasted better than anything I have eaten in my life,” he says.

Murphy learned how to purify water, make a tent from his poncho, start a fire with minimal tools and bed down in the cold without a sleeping bag or blanket. A crucial part of the survival training was the need to go even further when the group thought their adventure had ended. “We didn’t know whether that would be in 10 miles or 30,” he recalls. His ability to physically push past the mentally established timeframe led Murphy to see that he could also move beyond his either/or boundaries: either family or business; either business or adventure. “I realized that I don’t have to choose one over the other. I feel a better sense of balance now.”

In other parts of the country, Outward Bound Adult Renewal also offers new experiences that test physical limits and present breakthrough opportunities (OutwardBound.org). It’s also known for programs that help teens get a better handle on life. Participants often rock climb the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia or sea kayak along the Pacific Northwest or North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Options for growth and renewal appear endless.

Nearby or far away, for a few days or longer, a healthy escape can be truly restorative.

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Testosterone, in particular, is critically important for male development, starting in the embryo, through puberty and into old age.

After reaching peak levels in a man during his mid-to-late-20s, his testosterone level begins a slow decline.

From the age of about 35, it drops by about 10 percent per decade for the rest of his life, accompanied by a slight increase in estrogen levels.

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Related changes usually cause minor problems at first and then tend to become more severe.

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Unfortunately, this test, when performed by itself, means almost nothing about your health and why the symptoms are present. When checking the thyroid, there are several other thyroid tests that can and should be done on any patient experiencing these symptoms. These additional tests can tell the physician if your thyroid is working correctly. Depending upon what tests are abnormal, the physician can proceed to check other organs and systems to make sure they are working properly.

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or centuries, Americans that know how to live close to the land have traveled comfortably in wild country by using the resources of the wilderness. But today there are so many people out tramping around the last tiny areas of isolated, fragmented and injured wilderness that we can’t afford to play mountain man anymore; we have to tread more softly, out of respect and generosity of spirit toward the land and its wild inhabitants.

Many books give helpful detailed instruction on lowimpact trekking and camping techniques, but here are a few guidelines:

Stay on designated switchbacks. Shortcutting across switchbacks on a trail causes erosion just as surely as loggers hauling trees upslope.

Think before voiding. Locate designated toilet facilities and use them. On the trail, bag toilet paper and carry it out to a proper disposal site or safely burn it in a campfire. Human feces are a pollutant if not properly buried in a cat hole dug a few inches into the soil and thoroughly covered. Dig and dispose away from temporarily dry watercourses, campsites, trails and other places where hikers may tarry. In the right place, waste can provide food for insects and worms that live in the topsoil.

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or living trees. Never build a fire in overused or fragile areas like timberline lakeshores or above the tree line. Use a fire pan on raft and canoe trips and pack out the ashes or deposit them in the main current if that is allowed in river-specific rules. Better yet, rely on a backpacker’s camp stove.

Pack it all out. No littering; and pick up trash found along the way.

Follow the rules on float trips. Invisible camping techniques involve the use of fire pans, portable toilets, proper disposal of dishwashing water and the like. A use-appropriate river permit will have clear instructions on minimumimpact techniques that when practiced, become a habit.

Dress dully. The wilderness is no place for fluorescent colors on a tent, backpack or clothing. Wear khaki or light-colored clothing (some say yellow is best) to discourage mosquitoes, which hone in on dark colors (especially blue), color contrast and movement. Avoid hunting areas in designated seasons.

Don’t camp by water in deserts. If we plop down and set up housekeeping at a rare water source, wildlife that counts on drinking from there will be repelled and may die from dehydration.

Camp at least a quarter of a mile (farther is better) from isolated water sources.

Keep pollutants away from waterways. Don’t wash dishes, clean fish, take a bath or introduce soap, grease or other pollutants (biodegradable or not) into backcountry streams, lakes, potholes or springs. Swimming (not soaping up) in well-watered areas is usually harmless.

Leave native wildlife and natural objects intact. Many plants and animals are imperiled; in part, because of collection and sales of nature’s artifacts. Leave fossils, crystals and other treasures, including petroglyphs and potsherds, in place.

Finally, drive slowly in wilderness areas to protect wildlife crossing access roads.

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creening for the early warning signs of oral cancer is one of the most important reasons why you should visit the dentist on a regular basis. More than 34,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. It will cause over 8,000 deaths, killing roughly 1 person per hour, 24 hours per day. This is a number which has not significantly improved in decades.

In fact, recent statistics published by the American Cancer Society showed that, while the incidence and death rates for cancers overall have decreased, both the incidence and the death rate for oral cancer have increased. Early detection and diagnosis are essential in successful treatment of the disease. Oral cancer is 90% curable when found in its early stages.

While most cases of oral cancer are associated with smoking and alcohol, one-quarter of all cases affect people with no risk behaviors. “There is growing evidence that HPV (human papillomavirus), a sexually transmitted virus that has long been associated with cervical cancer, is associated in nearly 26% of oral cancer cases worldwide,” says Dr. Heather Pranzarone Stratton of HPS Advanced Dental Care in Shelby Township. “Tobacco and alcohol use are not the only risk factors you need to be concerned with. Public health experts think this may account for the growing number of oral cancers in younger people. The bottom line for everyone: See your dentist; it may save your life.”

“That is why we are very excited to offer our patients a new test that determines if you are at increased risk for HPVrelated oral and throat cancers. This new, quick, and non-invasive test delivers information that will enable us to better determine the appropriate treatment plan tailored to your specific needs,” continued Dr. Heather.

“As your dental team, we are the front line of defense in early detection of this disease,” said Dr. Heather. “It is estimated that only about 50% of the US population visits the dentist every year. Unfortunately, only about 15% of those who visit a dentist regularly, report having had an oral cancer screening.”

“This is unfortunate and unacceptable in my opinion," she explained, "when you consider that historically, the greatest strides in combating most cancers have come from increased awareness and aggressive campaigns directed at early detection.”

Dr. Heather notes, “For cervical, prostate and breast cancer, we’ve gotten used to annual screening exams–Pap smears, PSA tests and mammograms–each of which has greatly reduced death rates and increased early detection of the disease. In a similar fashion, utilizing new technologies available through our dental office, like computerized oral cancer risk assessment software and an FDA-approved early detection test could help reduce the deaths and disfigurement that can result from oral cancer."

“Dentists today are concerned with much more than cavities," Dr. Heather continued. "We’re focused on total wellness, as indicated by conditions in the mouth. It is our goal to have 100% of our practice family screened for oral cancer on a yearly basis. It is important to realize that a visit to our office is no longer about a filling, a crown, or just a cleaning, but can actually be a matter of life and death. Dental examinations, when properly done and which include a screening for oral cancer will save lives.”

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Reevaluate Restaurants and Accommodations Raleigh, North Carolina Dietitian Nicole Miller chooses vacation rentals over hotels when traveling so that she has ready access to a kitchen. Being able to prepare some of our own food saves money and slashes calories.

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Further north, in the Finger Lakes region of Central New York, Angela Winfield and Lance Lyons married at another scenic outdoor spot, this one lakeside at the historic Aurora Inn. Winfield and Lyons have been legally blind since the ages of 4 and 29, respectively.

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During the photo session, Milkshake happily posed with the wedding party. “The photographer worked with us,” relates Goad. “Milkshake is solid when told to sit-stay, and when I showed him a treat, his ears perked up for the picture.” Afterwards, following a few laps through the cocktail party reception, Milkshake was ready to retire to the dressing room with a new chew for a nap. All’s well that ends well.

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They plant and grow a bumper crop of America’s most-productive, most-subsidized grain on one acre of Iowa soil. When they try to follow their pile of corn into the food system, what they find raises troubling questions about how we eat—and how we farm. FREE. Authentic Living Center, TROY. 248-828-8494.

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Summer Stars - 9pm. Join an interpreter for storytelling of ancient sky legends, peeking at the planets and finding your way around the constellations of the summer sky. Bring a white or light-colored T-shirt and decorate it with the summer constellations. $3/person. Preregistration required.

Ages 6+. Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center near WHITE LAKE. 248-6256640.

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. Opportunity to connect with others through verbal sharing and exercises designed to open your heart. FREE. SOUTHFIELD. RSVP/directions: 734-523-8566.

VegMichigan Dinner Club - 5pm. VegMichigan's Dinner Club meets the second Saturday of each month. In June, enjoy vegan Chinese at one of the area's favorite restaurants. PF Chang's China Bistro, The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17390 Hall Road, CLINTON TOWNSHIP. Cost: Order off menu. RSVP by June 7. Leave message: 877-778-3464.

Juicing for Health with Anca - 10-11am. 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 248-3711400.

Mindful Walking Workshop - 2pm. Donation.

J-Living Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, dAviSburg burg. Jules 248-390-9270. See ad page 52. food Prep Classes - 2-3:30pm. How to make Health bone broths, their uses, storing and health benefits. $20/person. Me, My Health & Eyes, lAke orion on. Must RSVP: 248-393-8633. See ad page 29.

markyourcalendar 2nd Annual Run 2 Read

Oakland Literacy Council and Macomb Literacy Partners are once again joining forces to raise awareness and funds for literacy in Southeast MI. Whole Foods Market Metro Detroit stores are proud to support this year’s event, look for pre and post fuel for the event!

Saturday, June 9

Stony Creek Metro Park in Shelby Township

To learn more visit info@oaklandliteracy.net or read@macombliteracy.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 11 Hypnosis for Comfortable and Relaxed Childbirth - 7pm. Join HypnoBirthing parents Janice & Will Rex-Weaver of Peaceful Birthing, as they share why a relaxed body experiences comfortable childbirth and how fear affects labor and intensifies sensations while birthing. With fear and stress absent from the birth experience it can become what nature intended for it to be, safe, relaxed and a beautiful bonding experience for mother, baby and daddy too! FREE. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS 248-371-1400.

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Raw Food & Wheatgrass Juice Tasting - 5-7pm.

Learn new ways eat your fruits and veggies! Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body |Satisfied Soul & sample simple, delicious, nutritious raw foods that you can incorporate into your daily diet. Also Anca Iordachianu of Wheatgrass and Sprouts. Try her sweet wheatgrass juice & learn how she healed herself from cancer & her husband from diabetes through green juices & a raw vegan diet. Whole Foods Market TROY, 2880 West Maple. 248-6499600. See ad page 54.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 12 Thermogenic and Fat Burning - 6-7pm. Organic Coffee, Tea or Chocolate Latte for Fat Burning: Chocolate or Berry Shake and Ice Cream for Weight Loss. Boresha products for Anti-Aging also. FREE. ABC Wellness and Dr. Culik, 37300 Dequindre Ste 102, STERLING HEIGHTS. Dr. Culik 855-6699355. See ad page 52.

Tibetan Heart Yoga - 6:30-7:30pm. Combines yoga postures and compassion meditation together in a flowing sequence, from the inside out, where your thoughts are as powerful as your yoga practice. We begin with tonglen meditation. A great stress reducer and helps to promote happiness. $15. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, ROCHESTER. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064. See ad page 16.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 The Amazing Thyroid! - 7-8:15pm. Learn how to support this incredible gland. Discover its link to heart health, digestive issues, weight gain and more.

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

Free Meditation Class - 7-8pm. Learning this 15 min Isha Kriya meditation allows body and mind to function at the peak of their capability as well as raising human consciousness. FREE. FARMINGTON HILLS Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd. Jen Giordano 248-497-9466.

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Embodied Meditation - 7:15-9:15pm. Experience the power of Embodied Meditation. Create vibrant health. Activate your chakra (vortex) powers.

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Meditation, 27752 Franklin Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Abbe Grossman 248-470-5738. See ad page 12.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 15 Hatha Yoga - 3-4pm. Free your body & mind from tension by allowing yourself to regain balance and energy by utilizing elemental postures & breathing techniques. Instructor: Sue Albert, Certified Yoga Instructor RYT $15. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, ROCHESTER. Kim Leshley 248-8955064. See ad page 16.

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Bee Abodes - 11am. Did you know that there are over 4,000 species of bees? Join an interpreter to learn about the local pollinators and try creating a “bee abode.” $5/person. Preregistration required.

Ages 6+. Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center near WHITE LAKE. 248-6256640.

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Raw Foods for Regular People - 11am-noon.

Increase your energy & improve your health by eating more fresh foods! Learn simple, nutritious, delicious recipes with Deb Klungle of Nourished Body. $10. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, ROCHESTER HILLS. Service Desk 248-371-1400. See ad page 54.

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Awakening to Love - 5:30-8pm. Discover how your beliefs about love, intimacy and sexuality affect your relationships, sexual satisfaction, marriage, body image and ability to find love. Opportunity to connect with others through verbal sharing and exercises designed to open your heart. FREE. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 S. Main, ANN ARBOR. RSVP: 734-523-8566.

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Father’s Day Beer & Brats Event! - 1-4pm. It’s June and almost Father’s Day bring on the grill!

Join us for a sampling of our in house made selection of Brats made FRESH in our store! We’ll be sampling a variety of MI Beers too so plan to kick off Father’s Day with some brats and beer made in our great state of MI! Whole Foods Market TROY, 2880 West Maple. 248-649-9600.

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Grand Opening Event - 1pm-3pm. Join us for our Grand Opening Event! Free presentation on digestive health. Food and refreshments will be served along with a drawing for prizes! FREE. Natural Solutions, 245 Barclay Circle, Ste 800, ROCHESTER HILLS. Angela Russell 248-629-0692.

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No Child (or Dad!) Left Inside: Father’s Day Adventure Hike - 1pm. Bring that special guy in your life out for a guided wander through the wilds of Indian Springs! Join an interpreter and explore some of the cooler more “manly” sides of the park. $3/person; Dads/FREE. Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center near WHITE LAKE. 248-625-6640.

MONDAY, JUNE 18

Digestion Issues?-Nothing Working? - 7-8:15pm.

Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist will discuss hidden causes of… Acid Reflux, Crohn’s, Gas, Bloating, Diarrhea! Don’t let digestive problems rule your life! Attend this seminar and learn drugless solutions! Whole Foods, ROCHESTER HILLS. FREE! Call 248-879-1900 to register.

TUESDAY, JUNE 19

Native Plants – 6:30-8:30pm. Explore the beauty and benefits of Michigan’s native plants. $25. Mott Community Education, LAPEER. 810-667-6546.

Detox Program Info Session - 7-8pm. Cleanse, nourish & rebuild yourself at a cellular level. Learn details of the Nourished Body Detox Program. Register in advance. No walk-ins. FREE. Heal Yourself Institute, 100 West 5th St, ROYAL OAK. Deb Klungle 248-497-4189. See ad page 54.

Eat Well, Be Well - 6-7pm. Are foods making you sick? Learn about food sensitivities with regard to IBS, migraines, arthritis, difficulty losing weight and more. $10. Customized Health Solutions, LLC, 29877 Telegraph, Ste 303, SOUTHFIELD. Julie Koning, RD 248-795-5494. See ad page 53.

Thermogenic and FAt Burning - 6-7pm. Organic Coffee, Tea and Chocolate Latte for Fat Burning.

Chocolate or Berry Shake and Ice Cream for Weight Loss. Boresha products for Anti-Aging also. FREE. Dr. Clarita Ketels/Dr. Culik, 25200 Little Mack Ave, SAINT CLAIR SHORES. Dr. Ketels 586-7748720. See ad page 52.

No Child Left Inside: Preschool Nature Club - 11am. Introduce your preschooler to the wonderful world of nature! Listen to story, do a craft or other related activity, then hit the trail. Dress to be outdoors. Ages 3-6 accompanied by adult. $3/child.

Preregistration required. Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center near MOUNT CLEMENS. 586463-4332.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20

Cooking With Essential Oils - 7-8:15pm. Class includes the newest Young Living cookbook that features cooking with essential oils, helpful hints, as well as convenient measurements, step-by-step instructions for refreshing beverages, nutritious side dishes, unique main courses and healthy desserts. Sample readymade recipes. Must call to register. $25. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, ROCHESTER. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064.

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Detox Program Info Session - 7-8pm. Cleanse, nourish & rebuild yourself at a cellular level. Learn details of the Nourished Body Detox Program. Register in advance. No walk-ins. FREE. Heal Yourself Institute, 100 West 5th St, ROYAL OAK. Deb Klungle 248-497-4189. See ad page 54.

Forks Over Knives Screening - Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre #104, STERLING

HEIGHTS. 586-795-3600. See ad inside front cover.

markyourcalendar An Evening with His Holiness Gayuna Cealo

Lecture, Meditation, Q&A. Experience an evening that will lead you back to your true self and help you to remove the blocks that prevent you from living in your natural state of peace and joy

Wednesday, June 20 • 7-9pm

Birmingham Unitarian Church 38651 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills

$15 in advance or $20 at the door Info/RSVP: Katie 248-406-4176 Visit CEALO.org to learn about H.H. Cealo and Foundation for Global Harmony USA

THURSDAY, JUNE 21 Testosterone Replacement - Low - 6pm-. Seminar series presented by Dr. James Lewerenz. How to help degenerative conditions like Diabetes, Arthritis and Dementia. FREE. Longevity Health Institute, 1555 E South Blvd, ROCHESTER HILLS. 248459-1139. See ad page 22.

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

Register in advance. No walk-ins. FREE. Heal Yourself Institute, 100 West 5th St, ROYAL OAK. Deb Klungle 248-497-4189. See ad page 54.

Pure SKN Makeup Essentials - 6:30–8pm. Join Pure SKN Makeup Artists as they teach you the basics of skincare and cosmetics. Learn how to identify your colors, proper makeup application, and even brush techniques! Each guest will complete their own face chart and take part in a full makeup application. FREE. Register online or at our Customer Service desk, as space is limited. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS 248-371-1400.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22 Embodied Meditation - 2:30-4:30pm. Experience the power of Embodied Meditation. Create vibrant health. Activate your chakra (vortex) powers. Beat anxiety, stress and fatigue. $25.00. Embodied Meditaiton, 27752 Franklin Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Abbe J. Grossman 248-470-5738. See ad page 12.

SUPER FOODS FOR GUT HEALTH - 5pm6pm. Come explore the inner world of the digestive system, and learn which foods to eat for optimum digestive health and surprisingly good taste!

FREE. Green Living Festival, Third and Water, ROCHESTER. Angela Russell 248-629-0692.

See ad page 6.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23 health Starts here grill’in and Chill’in Summer event - 12pm. Celebrate summer throughout the store with delicious ideas and recipes that are plant strong, nutrient dense, and perfect for summer happenings. Sweet and savory ideas to keep your family on the right track while still enjoying your favorite dishes! FREE. Whole Foods roCheS-

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Country fair - 10am-4pm. and Sunday 6/24. Live entertainment and demonstrations including shoeing and riding horses, dog agility, chainsaw carving, music, and wool processing, felting and weaving.

Antique tractors on display and several specialty vendors. Games and activities for children. Wagon rides and refreshments available for purchase. $5/ person; 2 and under/free. Farm Center of Wolcott Mill Metropark in rAY toWnShiP 586-7525932. gleaners Can drive - 10-6pm. Also, 6/30. Help Raise a Rex, providing 15,000 pounds of food (the weight of a T-Rex!) to hungry, local kids. Cranbrook Institute of Science is offering Raise a Rex donors free admission and reduced-price memberships during the first two weekends in July! Donate $5 or 5 pounds for individual admission. Donate $10 or 10 pounds for family admission. Donations collected at Whole Foods Market’s in roCheSter, WeSt blooMfield and troY.

SUNDAY JUNE 24 What’s the buZZ on honey? - 2-4pm. Have you heard the BUZZ around town regarding the Bee population and the issues facing them? Without the bee population, there will be no pollination for plants or food, what can we do about it? Stop by Whole Foods Market in Troy and learn ways to protect these AMAZING creatures then sample all the varieties we have in store! Whole Foods Market troY, 2880 West Maple. 248-649-9600. no Child left inside: Summer nature detectives -2pm. Many things above us and below us go unseen. Search for clues of these “nature fugitives” along the trail. Wear your detective clothes. $3/ person. For ages 6+. Preregistration required. Kensington Metropark Nature Center near Milford/ brighton. 810-227-8910.

MONDAY, JUNE 25 vitamins – 6-8 pm. Learn all about vitamins. $25.

Mott Community Education, lAPeer. 810-6676546.

TUESDAY, JUNE 26 Anti-inflammatory Diet - 6-7pm. Some foods are known to promote or counteract inflammation in the body. Have fun learning how to keep balanced with yummy recipes and meal planning. $10. Customized Health Solutions, LLC, º29877 Telegraph, Ste 303, Southfield. Julie Koning, RD 248-795-5494.

See ad page 53. raw food basics: Milks - 7-8pm. Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body for this series designed for raw food beginners. Learn how to make fresh dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free milks. $10. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, roCheSter hillS. Service Desk 248-371-1400. See ad page 54.

Personal Altars & Sacred Spaces – 6-8pm. Set up a sacred space through ceremonies to develop a personal altar for your spiritual growth. $25. Mott Community Education, lAPeer. 810-667-6546.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 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 pro-

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vided by our gluten free vendors. Discuss knowledge you have about your allergy. FREE. Register at our Customer Service desk. Whole Foods roCheSter hillS 248-371-1400. the Amazing thyroid! - 7-8:15pm. Learn how to support this incredible gland. Discover its link to heart health, digestive issues, weight gain and more. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing addresses these issues. Vitamin Shoppe, ShelbY tWP. FREE! Call 248-879-1900 to register. detox Program info Session - 7-8pm. Cleanse, nourish & rebuild yourself at a cellular level. Learn details of the Nourished Body Detox Program. Register in advance. No walk-ins. FREE. Heal Yourself Institute, 100 West 5th St, roYAl oAk. Deb Klungle 248-497-4189. See ad page 54.

Sustainable living tour - 7-9:30pm. Tour the enchanting structures & grounds at the Strawbale Studio & learn about regenerative living & upcoming educational activities. $25. Strawbale Studio, oxford. 248-628-1887.

THURSDAY, JUNE 28 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.

Making Peace with Food - 6:30 pm-8:30. Learn to release emotional eating. Body awareness and meditative eating, not rules, break the cycle of overeating. $20. Making Peace with Food, 28592 Orchard Lake Rd, Ste 301, FARMINGTON HILLS. Abbe J Grossman, MA 248-470-5738.

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No Child Left Inside: Family Nature Club -Turtle Talk - 1pm. Wonder what turtles eat, or question whether they can come out of their shells? Michigan is home to 10 different species of turtles. Learn more about them as you meet some real turtles up close, and then take a hike to find turtles in their natural habitat. All ages. $3/person. Preregistration required. Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center near MOUNT CLEMENS. 586-463-4332.

Community Support Day for Storehouse of Hope Client Choice Pantry - All Day. Please join us in supporting Storehouse of Hope Client Choice Pantry by shopping in any of our five Michigan stores on this day, when 5% of our sales will be donated to this organization, whose mission is to

provide emergency food, personal care services, referrals to needed resources, and specific education and development activities designed to enhance human dignity and sustain families and individuals living in the North End community of Detroit. The work of Storehouse of Hope is conducted through community outreach, advocacy, and collaboration.

Whole Foods Market TROY, 2880 West Maple.

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Ages 6 – 11. (12+ may apply for Mentor positions) Creating self-understanding, generosity of spirit, servant leaders, friendships, fun, art, music, drumming, meditation, yoga, peace-making tools and practices. Led by Three Moms for Peace.

Monday July 9 – Thursday July 12 (Friday option)

Gardening Class - 2-3:30pm. How to trim tomatoes for higher yield and watering devices for high water needs plants. $20/person. Me, My Health & Eyes, LAKE ORION. Must RSVP 248-393-8633. See ad page 29.

$100 for the week.

Peace Unity Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, CLARKSTON

Ice Cream Summer Solstice! - 2-4pm. Kick off summer in style--stop in for some all natural cool treats. We’ll have frosty floats, sorbet, dairy free options and more. Welcome summer in style with some all natural sweet treats! FREE. Whole Foods Market TROY, 2880 West Maple. 248-649-9600.

Mediation with Brett Koon - 1-4pm. Join Brett Koon as he gives a brief intro on meditation and then guides you through a short meditation experience.

Each hour Bret will give 15-20 min. intro on the topic and will be available afterwards for questions.

Whole Foods Market TROY, 2880 West Maple.

248-649-9600.

Call Kathy 248-892-0196, or email long. kathy@sbcglobal.net. See ad page 45.

Gardening is how I relax. It’s another form of creating and playing with colors. ~Oscar de la Renta

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2012 Mayan Ruins Courageous Living & Yoga Retreat

Detoxification Class - 6:30-8:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN will present information on the importance of detoxification. Detoxification can be accomplished in a variety of ways. Ann will cover the reasons and benefits of detoxifying, how to detox, how to eat a cleaner diet and much more. $25. The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, CLARKSTON. Call 248-625-6677 to register. See ad page 8.

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.

MONDAY, JULY 23 Intro to Meditation - 6-7:30pm. Presented by Dr. Michael Dangovian, DO. Manage stress & reduce anxiety, Improve your relationships, create inner peace, improve your sleep patterns, lower your blood pressure and feel a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life on a daily basis. $20.

Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre #104, STERLING HEIGHTS. 586-795-3600. See ad opposite page and page 13.

December 11-17, 2012

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

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PET Friendly atmosphere with *FREE Parking *FREE 12 Under *FREE Door Prizes * FREE Lectures/Demos *50/50 Raffles *Silent Auction *Body Workers *Psychics *Purses *Hand Crafted Items *Healers *Art Work *Belly Dancers *Massages *Healthy Food *Herbal Teas *Incense *Candles *Jewelry *Native American Art Work *Arts & Crafts *Magnetic Jewelry *Healers *Hand Made Soaps *Stones *Crystals *Clothing *Books *Astrology Charts *Pet Psychics *Palmist *Fitness *Teas *Aura Photos *and SO MUCH MORE!

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A Center for prayer, peace studies and healing lives.

Practitioners, Educators, Participants and Students Desired.

Yoga, Tai Chi, Biofeedback, Cranial Sacral, Reiki, etc.

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Friday and Saturday Night of FUN!

Raising Money for: “No More Silence Against Domestic Violence”

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Mile. Enter @ Main Hosp. entrance & turn L. Mtg in 1st bldg on L, Audit. A. WARREN. Info: Ginny 586-940-1634.

Primordial Sound Meditation 9:30-10:15am. $3 donation. Inner Wisdom, 29231 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield. 248-350-1500. See ad page 51.

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 45.

Springfield Farmers’ Market - 10am-2pm. 6/17 Thru 10/14. Products naturally, locally grown (Michigan) and heirloom. Admission FREE! Shiawassee Basin Preserve (Davisburg Rd. Entrance) Info: Laura, Market Manager. 248-249-1592.

Jivamukti Light Vinyasa Yoga - 10:30-11:30am.

Challenging & soulful vinyasa yoga infused with mantra, music & meditation! $14. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile, Berkley. Dave 248-321-0894.

See ad page 54.

Yoga in the Park - Noon-1pm. In Downtown New Baltimore thru Sept. Everyone is welcome. FREE. Theresa May, 48774 Gratiot, Chesterfield.

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

Meditation & Study Group - 7-8pm. Learn how to start or keep a meditation practice, all levels welcomed. FREE. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 55.

Yoga - 9:30am & 2:30pm. Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all age groups, 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 13 & 45.

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 16.

Yolates - 9:30-10:30am. A great mix of Pilates and yoga to give you the best of both classes. $10 for walk ins. Mind & Body Fitness @ The Studio, 67529 Main St, Richmond. Darlene Daniels 586-4309876. See ad page 55.

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. St. John-Mac. Hosp. Med. Educ. Ctr, 12000 E. 12

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Meatless Mondays with Mood! - 4-6pm. Thru 6/25. Join our In-store demo extraordinaire Mood for some culinary creation easy meal ideas to inspire.

Taste, learn and enjoy NEW hearty recipes each week to warm you without the cholesterol and ALL the flavor! Whole Foods Market Troy, 2880 West Maple. 248-649-9600.

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.

Wed 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 free, $8/class or package rates. Peace Unity Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, Clarkston. 248-625-5192.

See ad page 45.

Meditation Group - 6:30-8pm. Join us for group meditation in the Dome at the Center of Light.

Donation $10. Center of Light, 5898 Baldwin Road, Oxford. Sue Clement 810-338-5471.

Yoga on the Beach - 8-9am. Instructor Tom King teaches yoga in its basic form; All levels. 12 years old +. Kids accompanied by adult. $7 per day or 6 wk. pass. Preregistration required. Lake St. Clair Metropark, near Mount Clemens. Park Info: 586-463-4581. Yoga info/reg: Tom King, That Added Touch, 586-709-0618.

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 16.

Yoga mix - 9:45-10:45am. A mixture between slow flow & vinyasa. You will feel invigorated&refreshed. $10 walk ins. Mind & Body Fitness @ The Studio, 67529 Main St, Richmond. Darlene Daniels 586-430-9876. See ad page 55.

Gentle Yoga, w/Rev. Matthew - 10am. Thurs also.

A spiritual, mental & physical practice for developing & tapping inner energy & awareness.Bring practice mat or towel. Free-will Love-offering received.

Peace Unity Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Rd, Clarkston. 248-625-5192. See ad page 45.

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.

Jivamukti Vinyasa Yoga - 6:30pm-8pm. intense, challenging and soulful. vinyasa infused with mantra & meditation! $14. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile, Berkley. Dave 248-556-0992. See ad page 54.

Oakland, Macomb, Livingston & St. Clair, MI

Yoga - 7pm. Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all age groups, emphasizing restorative and therapeutic principles. $15 walk-in or packages. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Rd Ste 104, Sterling Hts. 586795-3800. See ad page 13 & 45.

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 11.

Meditation Gathering - 7-9pm. 2nd & 4th Tues.

7-8 Guided Meditation, 8-9 Potluck. Relaxed Atmosphere. Donation. BeTrue Retreat Center, 3170 Miller Road, Oakland Township. Therese Winter 248-765-1832. See ad page 54.

Vitamin C Wednesdays - 8-10:30am. Spring in on Wednesdays for a hot breakfast or steel cut oats and receive a complimentary 8oz fresh squeezed orange juice with a breakfast bar purchase. One juice per customer with a breakfast bar purchase only. Whole Foods Troy 248-649-9600.

YSpin - 8:15 am-9:30 am. A combination of yoga and cycling to get the best of both workouts. Come Join. $10/walk in. Mind & Body Fitness @The Studio, 67529 Main St, Richmond. Darlene Daniels 586-430-9876. See ad page 55.

Farmers' Market/Crafts - 9am-2pm.

Produce,baked goods,plants,diabetic socks, Project Fresh/EBT vendors, more. FREE. Durand Union Station, Main & Hagle St, downtown Durand.

989-288-3561.

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 13 & 45.

Yolates - 9:45-10:45am. A great mix of Pilates and yoga to give you the best of both classes. $10 for walk ins. Mind & Body Fitness @ The Studio, 67529 Main St, Richmond. Darlene Daniels 586-4309876. See ad page 55.

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.

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

Mon also. Beginners to intermediate, class provides

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a gentle pace of moving from one posture to the next. Feel invigorated, strengthened, lengthened & focused. First class free, $8/class or package rates.

Peace Unity Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Rd, Clarkston. 248-625-5192. See ad page 45.

First Time Free Slow Flow Yoga - 7-8pm.

Slow Flow Yoga with Allisen. For beginners and intermediate. Namaste'. $10. Inner Wisdom, 29231 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield. Billie Tobin 248-350-1500. See ad page 51.

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.

Healing Yoga Sessions - 6:30-7:45pm. Hatha Yoga Foundation explored with special attention to individual healing $12. BeTrue Retreat Center, 3170 Miller Road, Oakland Township. Therese Winter 248-765-1832. See ad page 54.

Power sculpt - 6:45-7:45pm. Get fit with weights & a great cardio workout, all in one. For Men&women. $10 walk ins. Mind & Body Fitness @ The Studio, 67529 Main St, Richmond. Darlene Daniels 586-430-9876. See ad page 55.

Slow Flow Yoga - 7pm. First Class Free, Walkin $10 or series rates. Inner Wisdom, 29231 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield. 248-3501500. 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.

Gentle Yoga w/Rev. Matthew - 10am. Tue also.

Spiritual, mental & physical practice for developing & tapping inner energy & awareness.Bring practice mat or towel. Free-will Love-offerings received.

Peace Unity Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Rd, Clarkston, 248-625-5192. See ad page 45.

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.

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 13 & 45.

Hot Yoga - 5:45-6:45pm. Fast pace vinyasa flow in a 95 degree room, please hydrate prior to class. $13.

Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot, 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. This class will help bring balance to the body. Available for all fitness levels. Bring your own mat or one provided.

Taught by Chris Duncan, RYT 8 years Astanga Yoga. $12 drop in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer.

810-667-2101.

Yoga Class, Intermediate/Advanced Level 3-6 - 7pm. Truly accessible, heart opening and life enhancing yoga for all age groups, emphasizing restorative and therapeutic principles. $15 walk-in or packages. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Rd Ste 104, Sterling Hts. 586795-3800. See ad page 13 & 45.

Yoga - 7pm. Donation. J-Living Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, davisburg. Jules 248-390-9270.

See ad page 52.

Medicine Cabinet Makeover - 70m. Natural products for Bug spray, cuts, allergies, indigestion, headache, pain, ear aches, etc. Troy. Info: 248953-9402. See ad page 21.

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.

Yoga - 9am. Donation. J-Living Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, davisburg. Jules 248-390-9270.

See ad page 52.

Yoga mix - 9:15-10:15am. A mixture between slow flow&vinyasa. You will feel invigorated & refreshed. $10 walk ins. Mind & Body Fitness @ The Studio, 67529 Main St, Richmond. Darlene Daniels 586-430-9876. See ad page 55.

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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.

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 13 & 45.

Heart 2 Heart Healing with Billie Tobin - 10am.

Group healing session designed to release core issues. $20. Inner Wisdom, 29231 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield. RSVP 248-350-1500. See ad page 51.

Yin Yoga - 5:45-7pm. 1st & 3rd Fri. A softer, gentler form of yoga that helps lengthen the connective tissues. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot, Chesterfield. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 55.

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

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 6-7:30pm.

Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. Commerce Twp. at Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Rd. Info: 866-914-3663.

Guided Meditation Group - 7-8:30pm. First Fridays May-July. Light refreshments. Donation. Me, My Health & Eyes, Lake Orion. Please RSVP: 248-393-8633. See ad page 29.

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.

Hot Yoga - 7:30-8:30am. Fast pace vinyasa flow in a 95 degree room, please hydrate prior to class. $13.

Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot, Chesterfield.

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

Yoga on the Beach - 8-9am. Also Tue. Instructor Tom King teaches yoga in its basic form; All levels.

12 years old +, accompanied by adult. $7/day or 6 wk. pass. Preregister. Lake St. Clair Metropark, near Mount Clemens. Info: 586-463-4581. Yoga reg: Tom King 586-709-0618.

Yoga at Stony Creek - 8-9am. 6/9-8/25. Join instructor Kathy Vesprini for an hour of gentle poses.

All levels. $7/session or 5-wk pkg. Stony Creek Metropark near Rochester/Washington Township. Info: 586-918-8407.

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 16.

Yoga - 10am. Donation. J-Living Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, davisburg. Jules 248-390-9270.

See ad page 52.

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FOr reNt - buSINeSS HOLISTIC THERAPY OFFICE in Birmingham has 1 or 2 treatments rooms for rent for holistic practitioner. Call Mark at 248-761-4135.

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

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OUTDOORS Rain or Shine!

Saturdays 9am-2pm from May to October at Packard Proving Grounds 49965 Van Dyke Ave Shelby Twp, MI 48317 between 22 & 23 Mile Rds www.ShelbyFarmersMarket.com

Locally grown, Farm Fresh Fruits & Vegetables, Crafts, Flowers, Breads & Baked Goods, Fair Trade Organic Coffee, Honey, Local Businesses and more!

Weekly cooking demonstrations with Chef Kendall Mitchell!

Vendor spaces are $20 visit the website for an application or call Mary Anne at 586-943-5785 for more info natural awakenings

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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.

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

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

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.

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 24.

Acupuncture & pain management Hyo S. 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.

Bowenwork® 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 21.

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.

CBM Health CarE (Non Profit) 2415 Owen Rd Bldg B • Fenton 810-391-8666 CBMHealthCare.org

Free 1st Acupuncture treatment, meridian analysis testing and B12 Injection (NIH research showed improvement with acupuncture for pain relief, asthma and nausea). Medicare, B/C, Fee For Service accepted.

Assistance for all Seniors and low income persons.

House calls to Seniors and homebound in certain areas for medical care.

Community Health Acupuncture Center

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

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

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building/remodeling Great Lakes Barrier Free Julie A. Bise, RN, CAPS 800-354-7545 GreatLakesRestore.com

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 31.

NUCCA Chiropractor

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

Experience exceptional Chiropractic without any twisting, cracking or popping.

Dr. Cramer is trained in the NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association). Tap into your healer within! Please visit www.NUCCAInfo.com. See ad page 8.

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.

Van Every Chiropractic Center

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

Get the best Chiropractic adjustment of your life! We offer a unique, breakthrough, gentle approach to Chiropractic care called Koren Specific Technique (KST). See ad page 19.

Let our team of medical professionals and licensed builders help you remain independent at home with all your Activities of Daily Living needs. FREE in-home assessments and estimates.

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

A unique practice with a blended m o d e l for wellness. Full-service cardiology, stress testing, echocardiography, Holter monitoringYoga, workshops. Take control of your health and wellbeing. See ad page 13 & 45.

Oakland, Macomb, Livingston & St. Clair, MI

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 7.

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April Shackelford MSW,CADC The Conscious Connection Center Lake Orion • 810-423-7577

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 27.

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.

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Licensed Life Coach EnlightenedInteraction.com 248-990-1902

Be treated with respect.

Manifest more of what you want with increased personal power. Change your state of mind and change your life.

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Board Certified Alternative Psychology Practitioner 248-789-1980 • BillieTobin.com In person, Phone session or Skype

Integrated Spiritual Life Coaching is quantum healing for those who choose to move forward in life to joy and success.

Namaste’

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

Mercury and metal-free dental materials, non surgical perio treatment, Invisalign© Orthodontics, DDS weight-loss system, cosmetic dentistry and TMJ pain diagnosis & treatment. Over 25 years of providing dental services to the community. See ad page 22.

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

Our Family and Cosmetic Dental Practice is committed to practicing dentistry with a biocompatible approach. We perform mercury free/mercury safe dentistry in a friendly, caring atmosphere for the entire family. See ad page 33.

The Mental Fitness Center

850 W. University, Suite C, Rochester 248-601-3111 www.MentalFitnessCenter.org

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

See ad page 31.

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.

Harmony with land is like harmony with a friend; you cannot cherish his right hand and chop off his left. ~Aldo Leopold

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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. See ad page 21.

Education / schools naturopathic School Of the healing arts

734-769-7794 NaturopathicSchoolofAnnArbor.net

Shannon Rozell, Patient/Partner Liaison West Bloomfield • 248-721-7020 HenryFord.com/maplegrove

Maplegrove provides a safe environment to sort through substance abuse/ addiction issues. We strive to provide each patient quality of care and comfort with dignity.

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Fitness / dance the healing spot

Teri Sertic Auburn Hills • 248-444-0842 The-Healing-Spot.com

Awaken Through Dance fitness classes for women to wake up their divine feminine. Teri is also a gifted healer through massage, energy and journeywork.

How do new clients find you?

In the Natural Directory, of course!

Natural Networking at its best.

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

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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.

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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.

Contact Jules

World's 1st Healthy coffee 248-668-0057 JavaCafeOnline.com

Health promoting & anti-aging. 150+ oxidants. Awesome gourmet flavor.

We may give without loving, but we cannot love without giving. ~Bernard Meltzer

integrative medicine ABC Wellness • Diane Culik, MD

Zija Independent Dist

Kristi Krathwohl • 586-524-3231 Kristi.Krathwohl@gmail.com KristiKrathwohl.MyZijaStory.com

37300 Dequindre Suite 102 Sterling Heights • www.DrCulik.com 855-NOW-WELL (855-669-9355)

Holistic Physician: Bioidentical Hormones, natural Thyroid, natural-Anxiety, Depression and ADD. Food allergies, Gluten specialist, yeast; Vitamin, Mineral, heavy metal tests. Cancer screen blood test. Weight loss ice cream and shakes & fat-burning coffee.

Zija Nutrition, Energy and Weight Loss. 7 day Nutrition or Energy or 4 day weight loss trial packs $25. get-zija-fied!

I shut my eyes in order to see. ~Paul Gauguin

health foods/BEVERAGES Future of Water Group Metro Detroit & Outer Areas 714-653-1771 x872 GetAlkalineWaterToday.com

WATER IS THE KEY! Alkaline/Ionized water paving the way to health.

Helps w/weight loss, diabetes, cholesterol, pet care & even cancer. Personal home use and/or Biz opps available...Call for detailed information. Kathleen or Tony

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.

home cleaning services Hagopian

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 7.

Guilt: the gift that keeps on giving. ~Erma Bombeck

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

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

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

WILDTREE ALL NATURAL FOODS Lori Fleischer - Team Leader Call or Text 586-709-8089 lori-wildtree@fit4lifeusa.org

Hypnosis Delivers-Results

Mary Sammons • 103 E. Main St. • Flushing www.HypnosisDelivers.com 810-423-6541 or 888-851-5606

Quick & Easy Healthy meals. No preservatives, fillers, dyes, MSG, GMO's or nuts. "Offering in-home tastings and freezer meal workshops to save you time & money in the kitchen." For more information please visit my website at: www.MyWildtreee.com/LoriFleischer

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

In practice since 1983. Multiple non-invasive techniques for effective treatment outcomes.

Medical knowledge, combined with Chiropractic and nutritional expertise treats the source of the problem, whether chronic or for prevention. See ad page 15.

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

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

We also carry top quality herbal and nutritional supplements.

Budaj Chiropractic and Nutrition

Oakland, Macomb, Livingston & St. Clair, MI

HYPNOSIS to achieve YOUR goals-Lose weight, stop smoking, reduce stress. Offering: VIRTUAL GASTRIC BAND, HYPNO-BAND. Private, couples, family, small group sessions. NEW CAREER? Hypnotism certification courses forming NOW.

CBM Health CarE (Non Profit) 2415 Owen Rd Bldg B • Fenton 810-391-8666 CBMHealthCare.org

Free 1st Acupuncture treatment, meridian analysis testing and B12 Injection (NIH research showed improvement with acupuncture for pain relief, asthma and nausea). Medicare, B/C, Fee For Service accepted.

Assistance for all Seniors and low income persons.

House calls to Seniors and homebound in certain areas for medical care.

The Downing Clinic

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

Medical practice emphasizing natural treatments but also experienced with traditional medicine.

Special tests to determine health and nutritional status along with massage, Chelation and acupuncture. Women’s & Men’s health, Menopause & Andropause, BioIdentical Hormones, Chemical Sensitivities, Osteoporosis, Candida, Fibromyalgia, Optimal Nutrition Plans and Primary Care. See ad page 8.

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Longevity Health Institute 1467 E 12 Mile Rd, Madison Heights 248-548-3060 1555 E South Blvd, Rochester Hills 248-459-1139 LongevityHealthInstituteInc.com LewerenzMedicalCenter.com

Medical spa Timeless Health & Beauty medical spa 248-650-2241 6854 N. Rochester Rd, Rochester

A healthy body from the inside out. Bioidentical Hormone replacement, weight loss, intravenous nutritional support, vaser and smart lipo, botox, nonsurgical facelift, vericose veins and other services. See ad page 2.

A Functional, Regenerative Holistic Medical Approach.

Wellness; Hormone Replacement Therapy, IV Therapy: Vitamins, Chelation, Detox, Adrenal (Cortisol) support; HBOT - Hyperbaric O2. See ad page 22.

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

meditation Isha Foundation

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

Comprehensive treatment options to maximize your results. Bio-identical hormones, IV nutritionals, HcG weight loss, manipulation under anesthesia, decompression therapy, exercise with oxygen therapy, and cancer therapies. See ad pages 31.

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Detroit@IshaFoundation.org 313-451-4742 BeBreatheBlossom.com

T h e I s h a Foundation offers meditation and yoga programs designed to help one reach the peak of physical, mental and emotional well-being.

All art is but imitation of nature. ~Lucius Annaeus Seneca

bodyworks massage therapy

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

Vickie Evans, CMT

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

Massage, Reiki, Reflexology, Healing and Therapeutic Touch.

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

Mental Wellness A Perfect Balance

Debbie Bollen • Jenny Harwood Farmington Hills • 248-254-7827 PerfectBalanceMind.com Holistic, non-invasive brain optimization technology, identifying where brainwave patterns are not functioning at optimal levels. Specializing in: anxiety, memory/focus problems, sleep issues, PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Brain Injury.

Natural/Holistic Health Belle River Naturals

Help heal the world... starting with you! Offering alternative and holistic treatments, therapies and Reiki Classes. Experience a holistic approach to wellbeing; focusing equally on mind, body and spirit.

See ad page 11.

Natural Solutions for Digestive Health

Dr. Matthew Marturano, ND • 248-629-0692 245 Barclay Circle, Ste 800, Rochester Hills

A naturopathic physician trained in both conventional and alternative medicine.

Metabolic testing with natural remedies including herbs, vitamins, nutrition, and probiotics in order to restore optimal health and function of the digestive system. See ad page 6.

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

25 years of extensive medical background.

Advanced certified in Nutrition Response Testing.

Nutritional teaching, testing, classes & supplements.

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

nutritional counseling advanced nutritional solutions Lee Rossano, CNC Rochester Hills • 248-652-4160 whysuffer.NET

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Customized health solutions

Vegan Organic Holistic Health. Essential Oils Synergies, Perfumes & Potions, Vegan Facial Care, Healing Salves & Balms.

Becky Stevens Holistic Alternatives, LLC

Safe, effective options utilizing medical intuition to assess the root cause of disease or dysfunction in the body. Also herbal, homeopathic, JMT and vibropathic remedies. Physician testimonials available. See ad page 25.

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

Mary Dunsmore 586-980-9773 BelleRiverNaturals.com

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

Holistic Healing Center

Alice Goodall, RN, BSN V.P. MI Holistic Nursing Assoc 586-646-0066

Nutritional counseling/ herbal remendies based on the COMPASS® nutritional assessment. Identify deficiencies in your body in the comfort of your own home. Serving SE Michigan.

Goodallsherbs@comcast.net)

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Lee brings 10 years of clinical experience, the most advanced assessment techniques, and a lifetime of intuitive healing with personalized health plans to help cease suffering. That means better sex, energy, and a greater sense of happiness! See ad page 13.

Julie Koning, RD Royal Oak • 248-795-5494 NutritionByJulie.com

Integrative/functional nutrition assessment- children and adults, meal plans, food sensitivity and metabolism testing. Ongoing classes–see website.

Medicare provider for diabetes /chronic kidney disease (non-dialysis).

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OrgANIC LAwNCAre A-1 OrgANIC LAwNS, L.L.C.

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

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

wOOdSIde ANIMAL CLINIC

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

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

He is the author of 4 pet care books. See ad page 37.

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

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

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

See ad page 10.

bIO-turF, LLC • 810-348-7547

Serving Oakland, Livingston & Genesee

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

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32550 Northwestern Hwy, Farmington 248-737-4100 TruBlissSalon.com

Organic coloring system.

Odorless, ammoniafree, Certified Organic ingredients, no staining or burning. Kera Green Smothing System with organic Keratin. Also featuring Nayo with organic flax and Calendula. See ad page 12.

OxYgeN therAPY hYPerbArIC OPtIONS LLC Royal Oak • 888-426-8123 HyperbaricOptions.com

Portable Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers for Home & Office Use. New, Used, and Rental units available. Onsite delivery and setup available.

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Nature/Workshops/Counsel/Yoga Oakland - N. Rochester • 248-765-1832 HealingWithTruth.com

Offering Retreat Space/Services and Counseling in a peaceful, natural setting. Host your own workshop or join us for ongoing classes, healing yoga, meditation and retreats.

Put your heart, mind and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success. ~Swami Sivananda

SeNIOr CAre / ServICeS 1639 W Big Beaver • Troy 248-928-1222 RochTroy.FirstLightHomeCare.com

FirstLight HomeCare offers complete companion and personal care services for seniors, new mothers, those recovering from surgery, or anyone who just needs a little assistance. See ad page 3.

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weLLNeSS 39242 Dequindre, Ste 104, Sterling Heights 586-795-3600 WellnessTrainingInstitute.com

A center dedicated to helping you live a better life utilizing medically proven techniques including yoga, bodywork, optimal nutrition and education, with the focus on making our clients experts in their own health & wellness. See ad page 13 & 45.

FIrStLIght hOMeCAre

rAw FOOd

Learn how simple, nutritious, & delicious raw foods can be! Services include customized private instruction & detox support.

People under Dr. Strauchman's supervised HcG protocol are losing 20-30 pounds a month and keeping it off. Mention Natural Awakenings Directory and receive $50 off your HcG Program. See ad page 31.

weLLNeSS trAININg INStItute

Nature can do more than physicians. ~Oliver Cromwell

Deb Klungle • 248-497-4189 Certified Raw Food Chef & Educator YourNourishedBody.com

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

SkIN CAre APIderM LASer & SkIN CAre CeNter

2221 Livernois, Troy • 248-528-2028 Apiderm.com

Beauty, embraced by nature, powered by science. 5-Berry Pigment Control Peel, Chocolate Power Skin Rescue Treatment, Vitamin A Peel and more. Call to speak with an esthetician today. See ad pages 14.

Oakland, Macomb, Livingston & St. Clair, MI

I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. ~Fred Allen

YOgA yoga hOuSe OF YOgA

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

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

StrONgheArt YOgA

8373 Old 13 Mile Rd • Warren 248-563-8615 StrongheartYoga.net

Whether you are practiced or new to yoga we offer yoga for every body, nearby. Check our schedule for classes on our website.

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Coming in July

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