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

20 SIMPLE SUMMER PLEASURES

Sweet, Easy, Perfect

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23 NANOTECHNOLOGY Consumer Products Alert

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24 PLAY THE INNER GAME Quiet the Mind to Learn, Excel and Have Fun

by Linda Sechrist

26 HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

Fun Ways to Celebrate with Kids

by Katie Kavulla

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his month's issue marks our 100th consecutive month of publishing Natural Awakenings here in East Michigan. Of course, we just celebrated our 8th Anniversary in April, but looking at our longevity using this particular milestone seems to help us better relate to just how long it's been, and the magnitude of content produced since we published the first issue in 2004. It works out to just over 57,000 pages of content, in case you're wondering (not counting the Pet magazine). Maybe we'll celebrate again when we hit 100,000 pages.

One would think that this much production would create a situation where we would just run out of ideas for content. Nothing could be further from the reality of what we're experiencing. As we've said before, the landscape of our "niche" has changed and grown dramatically since we first began publishing.

Many modalities once considered "way out there," for example, are now integrated into many of the mainstream health care facilities and practices here in Michigan, and around the world, for that matter. And it's continuing to grow and change. We though we were riding the crest of the wave, so to speak, eight years ago. That wave is turning into a tsunami, of sorts, as consumers continue to learn about and demand integrative and complementary solutions to getting and staying healthy, and living a more earth friendly, sustainable lifestyle. We're looking forward to the next 100 issues (or 57,000 plus pages).

Summer in Michigan is great, isn't it? There is so much to do in our great state. This month, our core theme is about simple summer pleasures and our feature article with that title contains tips for cultivating the art of treating ourselves to simple pleasures. Claire O'Neill, who wrote the article, took the time to gather a collection of activities which some of the other Natural Awakenings publishers and other contributors around the country do to treat themselves to the simple pleasures of summer.

We have also launched a new section this month, titled "Eat Local." Each month we're going to profile a specific food that is available here in Michigan at local farmer's markets, natural and organic grocery stores, Co-ops, CSA's and more. We're beginning with "Berries" this month and we plan to have related recipes with each month's contribution. We'd love to hear how you like it.

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r. Matthew Marturano, ND, is pleased to announce the grand opening of Natural Solutions for Digestive Health in Rochester Hills. The naturopathic practice offers nontoxic and drugless solutions to improve digestive function and gut ecology for those seeking alternatives to conventional medical approaches to chronic gastrointestinal conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

“Millions of Americans suffer from chronic digestive complaints, and up to 90% of those who seek conventional treatments do not experience lasting relief,” says Dr. Marturano. “While medications such as antacids and antibiotics may help in the short-term, they often Dr. Matthew Marturano, ND lose their effectiveness over time, requiring higher and more frequent dosing in order to manage digestive symptoms. At Natural Solutions for Digestive Health, we are committed to a truly holistic approach which supports the body's inherent ability to heal itself and to correct gut imbalances when given the proper nutrition and resources.”

Dr. Marturano, a naturopathic physician trained in both conventional and alternative medicine, combines leading-edge metabolic testing with natural remedies including herbs, vitamins, nutrition, and probiotics in order to restore optimal health and function of the digestive system.

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andy Fillion, of Free Flowing Bodywork, recently opened an office in Berkley where he offers workshops, massage and classes on bodywork, ball and body rolling.

Fillion is also announcing his upcoming Thai Herbal Ball Massage workshop, which will run from October 4th to 7th at the Birchwood Inn, Harbor Springs, MI. The cost of the workshop is $450.

"This workshop combines the best of several therapeutic healing modalities, thermotherapy (heat) from the herbal balls, aromatherapy with essential oils, stretching and pressure techniques of Thai massage, and Swedish massage ALL rolled into one," says Fillion. "It is suited for Randy Fillion beginners and designed for massage and yoga therapists and offers 14 continuing education hours for NCTMB." Randy Fillion is a massage therapist/myomassologist who has been practicing over 20 years and an Instructor at Irene's Myomassology Institute for 17 years.

Birchwood Inn is located 7291 S. Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs. For more information or to register, call Randy Fillion at 248-217-9642 or visit RandyFillion.com. See ad page 12.

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Facilitated by board certified cardiologist and founder of WTI, Dr. Michael Dangovian, D.O., this presentation will highlight the benefits of meditation including stress management, lower blood pressure, improved relationships and feeling a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life on a daily basis.

“Over the last 20 years I have been working with my patients in a unique way, integrating yoga, meditation, supplements and education into a traditional cardiology practice,” states Dangovian.

“This has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of complementary lifestyle practices that not only prevent chronic disease, it reverses it.”

WTI provides individual and group health and wellness services that take advantage of the education behind modern medicine and also embraces the wisdom of the ancient healing arts.

The cost of the Introduction to Meditation presentation is $20, and seating is limited. Call 586-795-3600 in advance for reservations.

WTI is located at 39242 Dequindre Rd., Ste 104, in Sterling Heights. For more information please visit their website at: WellnessTrainingInstitute.com and see ads inside front cover and page 12.

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newsbriefs All American Pet Expo Launches Charitable Fund-Raising Program for 2012 Event

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he 9th Annual Pet Expo, to be held in Novi September 14-16 at the Suburban Collection Showplace, will be produced for the first time by nationally recognized event producer Steve Cantin and his team at All American Pet Expos!

“The first priority with any new Pet Expo we launch is to embrace and empower the animal shelter and rescue community-- and seek out avenues to help them raise funds for all their worthy efforts,” says Steve Cantin. “For our first Novi Pet Expo, we have developed an innovative new program that allows non-profits to not only raise much needed funds for their charities, but also incorporates exhibit space at the event, so that they can maximize their education and adoption efforts.

In addition, every ticket sold will be entered into a sweepstakes that will award some terrific prizes. As always our main objective is to make certain that everyone involved benefits—especially the pets!” Details, rules and prize info are available at their website: AAPetExpo.com.

The 2012 All-American Pet Expo will build and expand upon the prior local Pet Expos by adding many fun additional attractions including a Giant Dog Fun Park, Petting Zoo for the littlest animal fans, plus an ultimate “World” themed experience, which will include a children’s play area–plus separate sections for patrons to visit and gain knowledge about a wide variety of creature friends, including dogs, cats, horses, reptiles, fish and birds.

All American Pet Expos are currently seeking sponsors, partners and exhibitors for the new 2012 Novi event.

The Suburban Collection Showplace is located at 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi.

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“This is a way to achieve the body you’ve always wanted without surgery, or obtain defined, six-pack abs without stretching or any sort of physical activity,” says Dr. Madhu Subnani of Timeless Health and Beauty. "This is a minimally invasive procedure that precisely and efficiently removes unwanted body fat."

The abdomen is just one of many areas VASER targets. What makes it unique is its ability to break apart fat deposits for easy and safe removal.

"An alternative to the harsh techniques of traditional liposuction," explains Subnani, "VASER Liposelection provides none of the pain or downtime experienced with traditional liposuctions. It has also been clinically proven to enhance skin retraction and reduce blood loss.

Timeless Health and Beauty Medical Spa is located at 6854 N. Rochester Rd., Rochester Hills. For more information or a free consultation, call Dr. Subnani and her team of experts at 248-840-7853 or visit their website: TimelessMedicalSpa.com.

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n Saturday, July 28th, The Clinton River Watershed Council (CRWC) will be celebrating their 14th Annual Fundraiser with the Walk On the Wild Side Walk-A-Thon at the Detroit Zoo. The family friendly event begins at 8:30 am, with check-in starting at 7am.

Participants in the 2 mile walk through the zoo are able to enjoy zoo amenities as they raise funds and awareness of the importance of good water quality. Food and beverages before and after the event will be available. Registration fee is $10 per person and includes all-day admission to the Detroit Zoo. Proceeds raised through this event will benefit the CRWC programs and services provided to the 1.5 million people in the watershed.

For more information on this event, to register or to make a donation, visit firstgiving.com/crwc the CRWC website at crwc.org

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Wellness Center Celebrates New Rochester Hills Location and Summer Lecture Series

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atherine A. Waller MD, Medical Director of Waller Wellness Center, formerly Rochester Center for Healthy Living, is pleased to announce the move to a new, larger facility in Rochester Hills.

To introduce the new offices to the public and to educate the community about their services, they are offering a free lecture series, "Take Charge of Your Health." There will also be a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 9th at 4:00 p.m.

"Our new facility will allow us to better serve our existing patients and offer treatment to those seeking relief from undiagnosed or mistreated illness," says Dr. Waller. "We have expanded our intravenous (IV) therapy room considerably and added Mary Wilson, Adult Nurse Practitioner, to our staff. This will help eliminate wait times for new and existing patients and offer a full range of treatments to help individuals return to, or maintain, health–well into their later years."

The lecture series is at 7:00 p.m. on consecutive Wednesdays from July 11th through August 22nd. Admission is free and each week a different topic will be covered. Registration is required.

Catherine Waller, MD is Board Certified in Anti-aging and has completed her fellowship in Anti-aging and Functional Medicine. She has practiced holistic medicine for 20 years, and shifted her focus entirely to alternative medicine seven years AM ago. Advances in scientific research and specialized diagnostic testing allow her to customize a treatment program based on an individual's unique biochemistry and health challenges.

The Waller Wellness Center is located at 1854 W. Auburn Road, Suite 400, Rochester Hills (just east of the Auburn & Crooks intersection). For more information, call 248-844-1414 anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit WallerWellness.com. See ad page 3. Topics for the Wednesday lecture series can be found in this month's Calendar of Events beginning on page 39

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Fresh Michigan produce available at the market includes green onions, lettuce, fresh fruit pies, cabbage, rhubarb, basil, radishes, cat nip, honey, jams, and more. Gluten Free treats, baked goods, and salsa are also available from vendors, as well as garden statues and many handmade crafts including wooden laptop stands and gourd birdhouses. Pet lovers will even be able to find gourmet dog treats at the market.

The Springfield Farmers Market is located at 12000 Davisburg Rd in Davisburg.

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newsbriefs 9-Week Stress Free Experience Program

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he Mental Fitness Center (MFC) in Rochester is starting The Stress Free Experience, a 9-week program on Wednesday evenings beginning in August and running through September. This program will teach how to improve mental and physical reactions to stress, and will provide an in depth education on how stress impacts many aspects in life.

“We provide group meetings to join people together to discuss overcoming any obstacles. We will also meet with you individually and guide you through setting up an individualized plan for you," says Joelle Kekhoua, founder and co-owner of The Mental Fitness Center. By the end of September, you will have learned the tools to effectively manage the stress in your life! The cost of the

program is $100."

MFC offers a natural whole person approach to mental well-being for individuals, families, couples and individuals with special needs. They are dedicated to providing access to education and facilitate involvement in a comprehensive and integrative approach to health, so that individuals can achieve the tools to reach optimal life satisfaction.

The Mental Fitness Center is located at 850 W. University, Ste C, in Rochester.

To register, call Lauryn Rosta at 248-6013111. Space is limited. For more information, visit MentalFitnessCenter.org or see ad page 25.

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“Massage therapy is not a luxury, it is a necessity for everyday life,” states owner Lianne Azar, CMT. Azar graduated from the massage therapy program from Oakland Community College in 2006 and also has an Associate degree in Massage Therapy and Science.

“There are many psychological, physiological and physical benefits from massage therapy,” she says, “including relieving stress and tension, any acute or chronic pain, increased circulation, enhanced immune system, emotional and hormone balance, and overall wellness and wellbeing.”

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Richmond Health Center Introduces NurseMidwifery Services

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Children and adolescents that consume many foods containing pure fructose, such as sodas and energy drinks, kids’ cereals and sugary snacks, are at special risk. The researchers’ analysis of 559 adolescents, ages 14 to 18, correlated high-fructose diets with higher blood pressure, fasting glucose levels, insulin resistance and inflammatory factors that contribute to heart and vascular disease. Heavy consumers of the mega-sweetener also tended to have lower levels of cardiovascular protectors such as HDL (good) cholesterol and adiponectin, a protein hormone that regulates the body’s metabolism of lipids (fats and oils) and glucose (a simple sugar and universal source of energy).

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Many people do not realize how crucial a properly functioning digestive system is to maintaining proper health and alleviating chronic illnesses. Poor digestive function can play a role in a variety of seemingly unrelated health conditions such as heart disease, eczema, psoriasis, acne, allergies, chronic fatigue syndrome, and even cancer.

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onsider reading labels and avoiding or restricting foods sweetened with rice syrup, at least for now. A recent study by researchers at Dartmouth College, in New Hampshire, found levels of arsenic in foods containing rice syrup that exceeded U.S. standards for bottled water. The sampling of products included cereal bars, energy shots (drinks) and baby formulas sweetened with organic brown rice syrup. Arsenic is toxic and potentially carcinogenic, and the researchers are pushing for regulatory limits in food, like those that protect drinking water.

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Often, the symptoms of a digestive imbalance are relatively easy to identify such as heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, diarrhea or changes in bowel habits. The symptoms can also be more subtle such as chronic skin rashes, widespread joint pain, or persistent fatigue.

Sometimes a person may not exhibit any classic symptoms at all, but is still at an increased risk for diminished digestive function due to history of antibiotic use, acid-blocking medications, bone density drugs, chemotherapy, as well as chronic inflammation related to food allergies and sensitivities.

A digestive analysis can provide information about inflammatory markers associated with food sensitivities. The incidence of food sensitivities is definitely on the rise. It is estimated that roughly 20 percent of the population has adverse reactions to foods, and many do not even realize it. It is important to know that there is a difference between a true food allergy and a food sensitivity. A specific blood test is available to differentiate between the two. In some cases, knowing whether or not a person has food sensitivities can be just as impor-

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A digestive analysis will also provide information about how well food is being broken down and absorbed. The test examines stomach acid production and how well the pancreas is functioning. A disruption in either one of these can lead to nutritional deficiencies because the body is unable to break down and absorb food and nutrients properly. This can also interfere with the absorption of prescription drugs and vitamins.

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Swimming in an ocean, river or lake dramatically differs from manmade pools in obvious ways, but also one that water lovers may not dwell on.

In the typical, chlorine-laced environment of most public and private pools, major emphasis is placed on killing germs quickly and cheaply; possible side effects to skin, hair and lungs from exposure to a toxic chemical are assumed. Nevertheless, safe and refreshing options are available.

Saltwater pools use sodium chloride in a naturally occurring cycle to keep it clean. Chlorine is present as a byproduct of the off-gassing of the salt, but much less so than in a conventionally chlorinated pool.

An ionizer not only keeps water sanitized, it makes the water feel silky smooth to the touch, using copper and sometimes silver ions to maintain cleanliness. No salt and little or no chlorine are used.

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Greycations Rock with the Whole Family The U.S. Travel Industry Association estimates that more than 5 million family vacations a year in the United States now encompass three generations, with grandparents often footing the bill. Multi-generational travel is a hot trend, having increased from 22 to 32 percent in the last five years, with the phenomenon expected to grow as the U.S. population ages.

Travel companies, hotels and theme parks have taken notice and are eager to cater to the trend. Cruise lines are especially active in marketing fixed-price packages that include activities for all ages, meals and group discounts. All-inclusive resorts and vacation rental agents are also on board, offering plans to accommodate all budgets.

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Smog Pollution Threatens National Parks

The nonprofit Sierra Club is waging a fundraising campaign to protect U.S. national parks from the effects of power plants burning dirty coal. Executive Director Michael Brune reports, “Nearly one-third of all national parks exceed pollution safety levels.” To date, the club has been successful in stopping construction of 160 coal-fired plants.

Natural Resources Defense Council (nrdc.org) analyses show that not only cities, but seaside suburbs and rural areas as well, are reporting healththreatening “bad air days” during the summer due to smog pollution.

Some 250 communities and parks in nearly 40 states, led by California, routinely experience one or more “code orange” dangerous air days, deemed unsafe for children, older adults and those with breathing problems to be outside. More than 2,000 air quality alerts occurred nationwide in the first seven months of 2011, with many areas having long periods of days marred by elevated smog levels.

The push for cleaner air comes amid ongoing Environmental Protection Agency delays in approving updated air pollution standards, which the council notes could annually save thousands of American lives and eliminate tens of thousands of asthma attacks.

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Public Demands GMO Food Labeling A campaign by Just Label It (JustLabelIt.org), a national coalition of 500 diverse organizations dedicated to the mandatory labeling of genetically engineered (GE) or modified organism (GMO) foods, has united 1 million Americans of all political affiliations to demand that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) require the practice.

“Pink slime, deadly melons, tainted turkeys and BPA in our soup have put us all on notice that what we eat and feed our families is critically important,” says Ken Cook, president of the Environmental Working Group. “Americans overwhelmingly demand safety, transparency and labeling of genetically engineered foods. It’s time for the FDA to come clean and restore public confidence in our food system.”

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SIMPLE SUMMER PLEASURES

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Summer ever beckons with the freedom of possibilities that long sunny days foster. It’s a perfect time to cultivate the art of treating ourselves to simple pleasures.

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hy? Author Neil Pasricha observes, “I like to stop and remember sometimes that we’ll never be as young as we are right now.

We only get 100 years or so to enjoy interior design, books, buffets and radio waves, clean sheets and good movie seats, bakery air, rain hair, bubble wrap and illegal naps.”

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author of Creating a Charmed Life. She suggests we continually ask, “What simple thing can I do today that will make it an amazing day?”

What follows is not exactly a bucket list, but more like a summer “sand pail”, sparked by Natural Awakenings publishers and contributors around the country. Taking cues from summers past and present, they are happy to offer a springboard to enjoyment.

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Just the thought of summer days to come brings back memories of free time, family vacations and outdoor fun.

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kids, we love renewing that “in the moment” feeling for ourselves.

“I love hanging out with 3-yearolds,” says Pasricha, “because they’re still seeing the world for the first time.

Every moment is right now.”

If you’re having trouble reaching your inner child, “Think of how you were when you were 10 years old,” suggests Joy Behar, comedian and cohost of The View. “What did you like to do then?” Sometimes revisiting a childhood pleasure or two can provide the missing link to fresh summer fun. Here are some likely candidates.

Retro sweets. “Every time I heard the tinkling bell of the ice cream truck, I would run out on bare feet for a treat, stubbing my big toe more times than I want to remember,” recalls Las Vegas Publisher Mary Ruetten of childhood summers in Southern California. Today, fresh fruit does the trick for her.

A dip in the ol’ swimming hole.

Reid Boyer, who publishes in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, observes, “Anyone that has experienced high summer heat knows the relief of a good, cool swimming hole. I still remember when my 4-year-old son and I packed up the pickup truck, drove to the community beach at the local lake and set up our picnic lunch, beach chairs and toys.

We must have jumped off the end of that pier 100 times each, doing silly jumps and egging each other on to top the last pratfall. We laughed until our bellies hurt.”

Bike riding and kite flying. “My all-time favorite summertime treat is bike riding,” says Tina Woods, Natural Awakenings’ New York City publisher.

“Being free and blowing in the wind is sheer exuberance. Flying a kite feels like that too, and anytime I pass a kite off to someone else a huge smile breaks out across their face. It’s beautiful to see!”

Horseback riding. Amy Hass, a longtime publisher in West Michigan, notes, “My fondest summer pastime as a girl was spending every daylight hour with my horse. I would get to the barn early in the morning when there was still dew on the ground and spend all day cleaning up the stalls and barn, grooming my horse and then taking her out on country trails or maybe

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along the train tracks, or else practicing in the ring for our next show. She loved cooling off by going for a swim in Lake Michigan.”

Superheroics. Why not, asks Natural Awakenings contributor Bill Van Arsdale, of Naples, Florida, who recalls a favorite summer adventure on Cape Cod. “We would tie long beach towels around our necks that reached our ankles, rear back and run as fast as we could through the scrub grass and moss to the edge, where the hard surface broke off into a plunging dune that met the Atlantic shore. For a brief moment, yelling ‘Superman,’ capes flapping, arms and legs flailing, we all became our hero, before landing in a delightful steep skid of clay, pebbles and coarse glacial sand.”

Indulging the Senses

The sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures of summer are easy to discover and recreate. They can be as simple as making the most of…

Tai chi at dawn. For Atlanta Publisher Larissa Stewart, taking her Tai chi or yoga practice outside—by a lake or stream—is a great way to start her day. “In the early morning, there is

often a cool mist rising from the earth that feels so delicate on your skin and refreshing to breathe. Everything is at peace around you accompanied by the quiet twitter of birds as they awake with the morning sun.”

Red wine at sunset. Jeff Browne, who publishes in New Mexico, loves getting out on a Vespa and scootering around by himself into the sunset.

“Other times, I like to sit with friends on the portal (a New Mexican porch) and have a relaxing and feel-good therapeutic discussion, maybe accompanied by a glass of wine.”

Dining alfresco. “On summer evenings,” says Northern California Publisher Jaime Mitchell, “my loved ones and I take every opportunity to indulge in outdoor meals, complete with citronella candles and cool, crisp salads featuring our state’s fresh summer fruits. Strawberries, peaches and nectarines become staples in my diet during warm months.”

Classic clambake. As a youth, South Jersey publisher Don Moore spent summer vacations on Cape Cod, where, “Days spent by the water’s edge annually culminated in a classic neighborhood New England clambake.”

Constructing the rock-lined pit and stoking the fire took all day, remembers Moore. “Layers of potatoes, lobster, mussels, corn and clams were laid between rockweed. After we covered the pit with a wet tarp and buried it under sand, mouthwatering aromas would begin to escape into the breezy evening air.” He adds, “I always felt close to nature when sitting on the beach listening to the crashing waves, while filling my hungry belly from a plate brimming with the ocean’s bounty.”

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Stargazing… on land. Graphic Designer Steve Hagewood, of Bonita Springs, Florida, grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, where he began a lifelong fascination with the night sky. “Pop bought a pair of high-powered military binoculars at an army surplus sale after the big war; I had a smaller pair from Sears Roebuck & Co. We would wrangle in good spirits over who got which pair and how long each of us could hold onto them amid the stillness of the cool, night air filled with the sweet fragrances of honeysuckle and moonflowers,” he remembers.

… and on water. Peggy Malecki, Natural Awakenings’ Chicago publisher, loves the starry view from a friend’s sailboat on Lake Michigan. On one notable trip in a race across the lake, “In the wee hours of the midnight watch, the entire Milky Way galaxy stretched directly over the top of the boat as we caught small zephyrs off Traverse Bay,” she says.

“Watching the Perseid meteor shower, we counted shooting stars and watched for satellites crawling through the night sky.”

Personal Pursuits

“Having space and time to nurture our creativity may be one of people’s authentic hungers,” muses author Sarah Ban Breathnach, well-known for her Simple Abundance books. She suggests maybe allotting an hour a day to dabble in a hobby, to paint, to plot or to throw pots. It can feel like taking a little vacation every day.

“Some days are shaped by summer pleasures, others are redeemed by them,” concludes Breathnach in Simple Pleasures. Making time for such simple joys nurtures an ongoing summer vacation state of mind.

Claire O’Neil is a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO.

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Nanotechnology in Consumer Products And Your Right to Know

by Chris Powers

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anotechnology is currently changing nearly every branch of science. Exciting new developments have been made that allow for the creation of stronger, smarter and more innovative materials. Breakthroughs in nanoscience have allowed for better computers, new cancer treatments and sensors capable of detecting trace toxins in water.

According to the National Nanotechnology Initiative, nanoscience and nanotechnology are the study and application of extremely small things and can be used across all the other science fields, such as chemistry, biology, physics, materials science and engineering. Nanoscience involves materials that are between one and several hundred nanometers in measure. To put the nanoscale in perspective, a sheet of newspaper is 100,000 nanometers thick and there are about 25,400,000 nanometers in an inch. A strand of human DNA is 2.5 nanometers wide.

So why are these tiny materials so remarkable?

When things get really small, the laws of chemistry and physics start to change. Imagine a gold ring was cut it in half.

We wouldn't be very happy, but both halves would still be the same gold that we know. If we took the ring and divided it into pieces that were less than 100 nanometers big, the gold would start to turn different colors. It would become red, brown and then blue depending upon the size of the nanoparticle. They appear different colors because nanoparnatural awakenings

Nanoparticles have always been around, but now scientists and engineers are able to create engineered nanoparticles (ENPs). In fact, companies have already begun using ENPs in consumer products. Although nanotechnology is bringing new possibilities to the market, it isn't without risks.

Many of these new materials have not been tested for use in plant or animal studies, let alone clinical trials involving humans. The rate at which these new materials are being discovered and implemented is much faster than the medical community's understanding of how they will interact with the body. Nanomaterials are currently being implemented in clothing, bedding, food, food packaging, sunscreen and countless other areas without being labeled as such.

Sunscreen, for example, has long used zinc oxide (ZnO) to prevent sun damage, but now many companies are using nanoscale ZnO because it provides better sun protection while using less material. Nanoscale ZnO is much smaller than a human cell, and the long-term effect of using skin treatments laced with nanoparticles is not fully understood. The label might say ZnO, but it does not necessarily have to specify that it is on the "nanoscale."

The application of these materials in consumer products is not necessarily harmful, but as consumers, we have a right to know and to choose whether to use products containing engineered nanomaterials.

For more information on the potential risks and for a list of products containing engineered nanomaterials, visit NanotechProject.org/inventories/consumer. Investigate some of the products you purchase and be an educated consumer.

More information and links are also available through the Organic Consumers Association web page on Nanotechnology at: OrganicConsumers.org/nanotech.cfm Chris Powers lives in Auburn Hills, MI and holds a degree in Chemical Engineering. He has worked professionally on projects in nanoscience and is interested in learning, sharing and writing about technologies that help people get more out of life.

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Play the Inner Game

Observing behavior without judging it as

Quiet the Mind to Learn, Excel and Have Fun

positive or negative, right

by Linda Sechrist

or wrong, good or bad is the key. Habits change when you become aware of them.

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erformance equals potential, minus interference, is the easy-to-remember winning formula explained in Tim Gallwey’s seminal book, The Inner Game of Tennis. To enhance any player’s performance, he recommends either growing personal potential or decreasing interference, or both.

“Whether on a sports field, at work or in some creative effort, we’ve all had

moments in which our actions flowed from us with a kind of effortless excellence,” he notes. “This is referred to as ‘being in the zone,’ when self-interference is at a minimum and the mind is quiet and focused.”

Gallwey discovered how to promote this valued state of being while serving as a tennis professional in Seaside, California, during a sabbatical from his career in higher education.

In the midst of a tennis lesson, he had an epiphany about his style of teaching—many of his tips were being incorporated into the students’ minds in what he calls a “command and control self-dialogue” that significantly interfered with their ability to learn and perform better.

“When I discussed this with my students, I discerned that most

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of their thoughts while playing were preventing their true focus of attention.

This resulted in my exploring ways to help players quiet the mind, as well as focus on our direct and non-judgmental observation of ball, body and racquet positions in a way that would heighten learning, performance and enjoyment of the process,” says Gallwey.

Since then, he’s built his practical training ideas related to awareness, concentration, breaking bad habits and learning to trust one’s self on the court upon a foundation of Zen thinking and humanistic psychology. He offers a simple explanation of his inner game concept.

“Every game is composed of two parts. Self-1, the ego-mind, plays the outer game against opponents, is filled with lots of contradictory advice and is linked to external rewards and goals.

The inner game is played within a player’s mind by Self-1, whose principle obstacles are self-doubt and anxiety,” explains Gallwey. Laden with self-criticism, judgment and the fear of looking foolish or wrong, as well as lapses in concentration, Self-1 is counterproductive and negatively impacts external performance.

“Self-2, on the other hand, is the player’s natural ability—the doer of the actual movement of the muscles to hit the ball. Our best effort requires us to quiet Self-1 and let Self-2, which likes images and pictures, do what it knows how to do.”

As many players know, the right mental approach is as important as a good backhand; essential in overcom-

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ing self-doubt, nervousness, anxiety, detrimental playing habits and lapses in concentration. Gallwey offers the example of a player who isn’t hitting the ball in the center of the racquet.

“The ordinary tennis pro will analyze the mechanical reasons for why this is happening,” he says, “such as not stepping into the ball, not looking at it or hitting it too late. An inner game instructor ‘observes’ where the ball hits the racquet and makes suggestions. The body makes its own adjustment to hitting the ball in the middle of the racquet without trying to digest instructions, simply because it feels and works better.”

Gallwey likens it to the natural learning process we use as children before it becomes clouded with shoulds and should-nots as adults. He further points out that it’s wise not to attempt to quiet the mind by telling it to shut up, argue with it or criticize it for being self-critical. “A good first step is focusing on only those aspects that are needed to accomplish the task at hand,” he counsels.

Joe Dyser, the tennis professional at the Sterling Oaks residential community, in Naples, Florida, has adopted and shared Gallwey’s inner game principles, enhanced by insights from complementary sources such as Breath by Breath, by Larry Rosenberg and Chop Wood Carry Water, by Rick Fields, and from practicing yoga, meditation and breath work.

“I had to develop a regular practice method that helped me to quiet Self-1,” advises Dyser. “When I play from my inner game, I get out of my own way and let my best game emerge.

I feel more like an observer—the ball looks bigger, my feet are lighter on the court, I move faster and quicker and I’m energized when I’ve finished a game, instead of feeling depleted.”

Observing behavior without judging it as positive or negative, right or wrong, good or bad is the key. “Habits change when you become aware of them,” concludes Gallwey.

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

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Cold? Tired? Irritable? Have Your Thyroid Tested and Restore Your Vitality

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t is very common for people to experience cold hands and feet, chronic fatigue or tiredness, and irritability that comes from the daily buildup of stress.

These symptoms are not random, isolated events. They are connected. These symptoms are a common result of hypothyroidism.

Most people are told that even though they are experiencing these symptoms, they do not have hypothyroidism because their TSH levels are normal.

However, this is the only test many family doctors perform.

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.

Did you know that hypothyroidism is almost never caused by the thyroid itself? Unfortunately, those individuals who are diagnosed are typically put on levothyroxine or another equivalent thyroid medication. In reality, the pituitary gland, the hypothalamus, the

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large intestine, the immune system, and the adrenal glands can all cause hypothyroidism if any one of them is not working right. Even something as simple as a selenium deficiency can cause hypothyroidism. Why take a prescription medication that takes over thyroid function when you can identify the real underlying cause of the hypothyroidism and fix it?

In the United States, the most common cause of hypothyroidism has nothing whatsoever to do with the thyroid. It is caused by a hypersensitive immune system that begins attacking the thyroid, called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.

The treatment for this should focus on calming the immune system down, not prescribing thyroid medication!

Dr. Megan Strauchman, the medical director for the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers in Richmond and Grand Blanc, is fellowship-trained in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, and uses a whole-body approach to solving the symptoms of hypothyroidism by getting to the root cause and correcting it appropriately, not by covering it up with medications.

Dr. Strauchman is currently accepting new patients through the end of July.

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HAPPY

FOURTH OF JULY!

Fun Ways to Celebrate with Kids

by Katie Kavulla

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o little ones, celebrating the Fourth of July usually means one thing—fireworks! Yet, as parents know, by the time the sun goes down and before the sky show even starts, youngsters can be sleepy-eyed and ready for bed. These 10 fun daytime activities will make the most of the holiday for everyone.

Make a Statue of Liberty crown.

Transform the entire family into Lady Liberty. Take the patriotic creativity to whatever level the kids like—metallic paint, glue and glitter or just some

tinfoil from the kitchen. Construction paper makes great headbands, or try paper plates for sturdier ones. Repurposed empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls make excellent starting points for homemade torch replicas.

Have a patriotic bike parade.

Round up all the neighborhood kids and their bikes. Have everyone agree to decorate their own bike at home and then meet for a parade; or hold a bikedecorating party at your house; the garage and driveway are suitable spots.

Think streamers, painted tin cans on string trailing behind bikes, balloons—

anything goes.

Read about America’s birthday.

Stop by the library or a neighborhood bookstore to pick up The Story of America’s Birthday, by Patricia Pingry and illustrated by Stacy Venturi-Pickett, or another early American history children’s book. Toddlers on up will enjoy learning why we celebrate American independence.

Make 50 states cookies. A set of cookie cutters for all 50 states is available for a price, but it’s even more creative to hunt up an old map or atlas and use it as a template for cutting out each state. After mixing and baking, let little ones go to town decorating them with red, white and blue toppings. Search online for tips on making healthier cookies that taste yummy.

Watch American Legends. This oldie but goodie video from Walt Disney tells the story of such fabled American figures as Johnny Appleseed and Paul Bunyan. Check out a copy from the library or a favorite movie rental source.

Sing a patriotic song. Songs about America don’t have to be the classic versions—pick up a CD of patriotic songs or download some onto a home computer or iPod. The Wee Sing America CD is a hit with all ages.

Start the Fourth with a red-whiteand-blue breakfast. Set a festive mood for the whole day with a healthy parfait.

In clear glasses, layer blueberries for the blue, strawberries and raspberries for the red and yogurt for the white. Sprinkle some hearty granola in-between the layers for a satisfying crunch.

Make a care package for our armed forces. The Fourth of July is a great time to remember the special

It may seem easier to keep living as you have been… if depression, anxiety, confusion, and hopelessness describe the life you had in mind.

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men and women that are selflessly serving our country. Have the entire family assemble a care package of items or make special cards; even the smallest efforts show the family’s appreciation. Check with a local veterans affairs office or the Internet on how to ship the gift overseas.

Create a flag for the front door.

For an easy and fun twist on hanging a flag this year, try making one from crepe paper for the front door or window. Pick up some red-and-white streamers from the store for the stripes.

Use a piece of blue construction paper and draw or paint white stars onto the upper left corner; then fasten it up so that the “flag” hangs downward, with the streamer stripes going from top to bottom. Either leave the stripes flying free toward the bottom or tape them down, like on top.

Celebrate with the East Coast. If staying up late isn’t a good option, but kids are begging to watch the fireworks, they can catch a full fireworks extravaganza from home via the magic of TV and the Internet. Get everyone into pajamas and watch one of the many media specials from the comfort of home. This especially works for families west of the Eastern Time zone; it may require pushing bedtimes back a bit, but there will be no fireworks crowds to battle en route home to bed afterwards.

Katie Kavulla is a mother and freelance writer in Seattle who regularly contributes to Red Tricycle, an online city guide that provides fun things for parents to do with their kids (RedTri.com).

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The Truth about GMOs

Plant Pathologist Don Huber Reveals the Risks

by Melinda hemmelgarn

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t least 70 percent of processed foods in supermarkets contain genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, mainly from corn, soy, canola, sugar beets and cottonseed oil.

Yet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not require GMO food labeling, despite overwhelming consumer support for their “right to know.”

Genetic engineering goes beyond traditional plant breeding because it allows scientists to cross species barriers and insert a gene from one organism into another that would not normally occur. Examples include inserting bacterial DNA into a plant to effect traits such as pest or herbicide resistance.

Plant Pathologist and Purdue University Professor Emeritus Don Huber, Ph.D., speaks out internationally about the risky business of biotechnology.

We are told we need GMOs to

“feed the world,” but will GMOs provide affordable food for the masses, as Monsanto ads tell us?

There is nothing in the GMO process that has added any new yield potential to any crop.

All of the yield increases achieved in the past 15 years have been through traditional breeding programs.

When Professor Karen McAfee, an economist at Yale University, analyzed the GMO claim, she found that the only entity that benefited was the biotechnology industry (Geoforum report). Nutritional quality has suffered, food safety has been compromised by the toxic entities involved in the genetic engineering process and farmers’ production costs have increased significantly, while quality and harvested yield potential have decreased.

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What is the risk and potential harm to people and the planet due to GMOs? There are two serious risk factors involved in current genetically engineered plants. The first is an increase in plant, animal and human diseases plus pests associated with GMO crops, reported by sources as diverse as the European Journal of Agronomy, Earth Open Source and the University of Leipzig, in Germany. The second is abusive use of the chemical products that the herbicide-tolerant GMOs have been developed to tolerate; supporting studies include research published in the European Journal of Agronomy and the Fluid Fertilizer Foundation’s Forum.

For example, glyphosate in many weed killer formulations is used excessively both on Roundup-ready crops and as a single chemical for general weed control. This has resulted in super weeds, super pathogens, compromised natural biological controls and devastated components of the soil biology responsible for nutrient availability and function.

Recent research from institutions around the world, including the UK’s King’s College and Leipzig University, is now showing a link between GMO crops and/or the products they produce or tolerate and increased incidence of mutations, chronic fatigue syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, allergies, birth defects, cancer, reproductive failure and other health effects. It is a heavy price for society to pay for a massive experiment.

Scientists also are seeing hazardous levels of some of the products excessively used to grow GMO crops

accumulating in the Earth’s soil, water and air. The biodegrading process of those substances often takes much longer than anticipated, and damage to non-target crops, plants and organisms is becoming a serious concern (Plant and Soil and Geoderma).

Scientists also are finding that such ‘foreign’ genes in the environment are quite promiscuous and can persist, perhaps indefinitely, in soil, intestinal or plant environments with unknown health consequences (Reproductive Toxicology, Aquaculture Research and Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry).

Several countries have banned importing crops grown in any field where one of five corn hybrids were previously grown, for instance, because soil microbes have picked up the GMO genes from decomposing plant residues and can transmit the genes to future crops— resulting in the toxic product possibly being present in the later crop. No one knows how to remove the GMO foreign genes once they are introduced.

Looking to the future, should we be concerned by chemical companies’ lobbying for approval of the next leap in GMOs, to 2,4-D resistant crops?

Like glyphosate tolerance, 2,4-D resistance is based on flawed science and a failure to understand that agriculture is the management of a delicately interrelated ecological system, comprised of the plant and its various environments (biological, chemical and physical), rather than the selection of ‘silver bullets’. Adding 2,4-D tolerance introduces

another foreign and potentially toxic protein in the plant and an additional toxic chemical applied directly to food and animal feed. Food safety, nutritional quality and potential yield will all be compromised in the process.

Do you see any benefits from this technology?

The GMO technology could be a powerful tool when we gain enough understanding to use it properly and effectively. We are a long way from gaining that essential understanding. The current rush to commercialize it and widespread implementation of the associated hazardous and ineffective products currently on the market may well be a major deterrent to future use of the technology when it is properly understood.

What can people do to avoid GMOs and protect their health?

Buy organic foods, preferably from known local growers, and stay alert to the issue to take needed grassroots actions. Future historians may well remark not about how many pounds of pesticide we did or didn’t apply, but how willing we were to sacrifice our children and jeopardize future generations for the massive flawed experiment of genetic engineering only to benefit the bottom line of a commercial enterprise.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “Food Sleuth,” is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at kopn.org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). Hear her interview with Don Huber at Tinyurl. com/foodsleuth.

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Urban Walkabout Traveling Afoot Sustains a Sense of Community

by Meredith Montgomery

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hile traveling abroad, Dan Burden fell in love with some cities, but was unable to pinpoint why. “Then I realized that they were just like American cities, except they were designed the time-honored way, for people, and just accommodating their cars, not the other way around,” he says.

Imagine a busy, people-filled scene in Austin, Texas, Fairbanks, Alaska, or New York City, in contrast to an empty street in a sprawling, suburban neighborhood, with many garages, but few sidewalks and community parks. As co-founder of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute (WalkLive. org), headquartered in Port Townsend, Washington, Burden has spent the last 20 years imagining and fostering walkability by shifting the design focus of cities from cars to people. He believes a community qualifies as walkable when walking around in it is a natural activity.

Healthy, Economical, Sustainable Walkable towns are designed for universal use, catering to pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, bus riders and shopkeepers of all ages. Sidewalks provide benches, shade and

other amenities to make walking feasible and enjoyable. Streets are designed to keep speeds low, with on-street parking, medians, trees and an absence of one-way roads that flush traffic in and out during rush hour. Walking and biking trails are well connected. Where cul-de-sacs fracture street layouts, trail links reconnect neighborhoods.

A walkable destination also includes an intact town center with a compact layout of mixed-income housing near businesses and schools.

A library, post office, shops and restaurants enhance the central mix. Accessible public spaces, plus parks, provide gathering spots and meeting places.

Walkable features provide multiple benefits. Environmentally, they encourage smart property development.

Rehabbed historic buildings become the place to live, work and play. Older, non-historic structures are replaced with compact, mixed-use buildings for street-level businesses with residential apartments above. Without a need for massive parking lots and multiple driveways, town centers instead invest in green spaces and walkways.

While decreasing fossil fuel use by driving less, citizens simultaneously benefit in improved personal health as increased physical activity becomes a natural part of everyday life. According

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to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the average resident of a walkable neighborhood weighs six to 10 pounds less than one from a sprawling neighborhood.

Improvements to increase walkability make economic sense; a valued, and thus valuable, investment, especially when municipal budgets are tight. “Municipalities simply can’t afford to build the massive-scale roads we need to keep traffic moving if we force everyone into their car all the time,” observes Burden.

Research by CEOs for Cities that analyzed data from 94,000 real estate transactions found that higher walkability scores were directly linked to higher home values in 13 of the 15 metro areas; homes that scored above average on walkability are worth $4,000 to $34,000 more than similar, but less walkable, homes.

Superior Quality of Life For Fairhope, Alabama, resident Daphne Dvorak, walking is a necessity.

Since being diagnosed with macular degeneration two years ago, Dvorak hasn’t been able to drive.

“It’s a good thing I love walking,” she smiles. “I walk everywhere.” At 87 years young, her daily routine includes walking for coffee at 5:30 a.m. before walking to work at a downtown bank and later, to the post office. She also walks to visit friends at a nearby retirement community, to church on Sundays and to the grocery store. Despite her inability to read street signs, Dvorak exclaims, “I’m amazed at everything I see when I walk. It’s surprising how much enjoyment you can get out of everything around you.”

Oakland, California resident Benjamin McGriff is grateful for the expanded sense of home afforded by walkable city life. He remarks, “The line between your autonomous life in your physical residence and shared, day-to-day experiences within a community becomes blurred.”

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trends crucial to a sustainable future for the Pacific Northwest: health, economy, population, energy, sprawl, wildlife and pollution. They found that for every 10 minutes a person spends in a daily car commute, time spent in community activities falls by 10 percent.

Because baby boomers are going to need to rely less on driving as they age and the millennial generation favors a more urban experience, the demand for walkability will soar. There’s a direct economic payoff for investing in communities made for people, not just cars.” ~ Rick Cole, city manager, Ventura, California

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The best benefits of walkable communities are less tangible and more intuited. Whether it’s the stimulating energy of a bustling big-city street corner or the tranquility of quiet spots with tree-shaded public benches, walkable communities enjoy a character and quality that draws people in and grounds them in a satisfying sense of place.

“It’s why you often find people from such places celebrating and defending their particular enclave,” says McGriff, “as if the idea of that place is a part of their family. In a sense, it is.”

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Advice from Walkability Experts

by Meredith Montgomery

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hile some big cities make it easy to live without a car, most modern American communities are lacking in walkability. According to Dan Burden, executive director of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute, the best way to make improvements is to first bring like-minded citizens together. “It can happen around a school where parents have an interest in kids having a safer to-and-from journey,” he says. “Or it can start with a neighborhood where people realize what they’ve lost and want to get back, such as a park.”

Burden advises establishing a unified plan among community members before approaching city officials. He points out, “Quite often, city leaders want to improve walkability, but don’t feel they have the backing of citizens.”

Citizens wanting to initiate a movement towards a more walkable hometown can learn from these national initiatives: From Inspiration to Action (WalkLive.org/project/implementation-guide) AARP and the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute have published From Inspiration to Action: Implementing Projects to Support Active Living, a step-by-step guide to making streets more walkable. From working with local governments to securing funding, this comprehensive resource helps to mobilize concerned citizens.

Walking Advocates (AmericaWalks.org) This group engages, educates and connects walking advocates. Online tools guide citizens in forming a local advocacy group to change transportation policy.

Safe Routes to School (SafeRoutesInfo.org) Their participatory programs make bicycling and walking to school safer and more appealing to students, thus encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle from an early age. The website provides a step-by-step guide for creating a local program, classroom guides and curriculum, grant information and law enforcement resources.

Rails-to-Trails (RailsToTrails.org) A nationwide network of trails built from former rail lines continues to expand as area volunteers secure funding and permits. Those labeled rail-trails are multipurpose public paths that replace former railroad corridors, while rail-with-trails are public paths parallel to active rail lines.

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Natural Summer Skin Care Protective Tips for Sunny Days

by Kathleen Barnes

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ow that much-anticipated beach vacations, gardening, outdoor sports and other outside summer activities are on our calendars, it’s time to practice ways to protect skin from sun damage.

The medical profession has reported loud and clear that too much exposure causes dryness, wrinkling, premature aging and even skin cancer.

Yet, many people don’t understand that certain types of medications, among other factors, can increase sensitivity to the sun’s rays.

People of all types of skin can be susceptible to allergic reactions to sun exposure, and contrary to popular belief, dark-skinned people are not immune. There are many ways to protect skin from overexposure, burning, drying and wrinkling, and careful use of safe sunscreens is one of the best.

Sun Protection from Without Yale dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Perricone, author of The Wrinkle Cure, strongly recommends natural nonchemical sunscreens such as “physical” blockers titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, not chemical sunscreen formulations, for everyone that plans to spend more than a few minutes in the sun.

He states, “The benefit of a physical

sunscreen is that it acts like tiny mirrors—deflecting all spectrums of the radiation away from the skin, including the dangerous ultraviolet [UV] rays.”

Taking commonsense steps can reduce exposure to both sun damage and sun-blocking products that have, among other synthetic chemical ingredients, paraben-based preservatives and can carry health risks, says medical researcher Elizabeth Plourde, Ph.D.,

author of Sunscreens are Biohazards: Treat as Hazardous Waste.

Plourde supports Australia’s Victoriabased SunSmart program, credited with preventing more than 100,000 skin cancers and saving thousands of lives since its inception 32 years ago, in a country with one of the world’s highest rates of skin cancer, according to Cancer Council, Australia. Effective UV protection has come from the increased use of hats, sunglasses and protective clothing, including neck-to-knee swimsuits for children.

Rather than use chemicals, Plourde is among the health advocates that suggest sun worshippers seek shade, cover up and avoid sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; be extra-careful when the UV index is high; find the daily National Weather Service forecast assessing the risk of sun overexposure at epa.gov/sunwise/ uvindex; take extra precautions near water, snow and sand, because they reflect and substantially intensify radiation; avoid tanning products or tanning beds, even those advertised as safe; and wear tightly woven, dark, clothing for maximum sun protection.

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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.”

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“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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Perricone explains, “Numerous scientific studies from around the world show that oral supplementation with carotenes, especially lycopene and betacarotene, improve skin structure, have powerful wound-healing properties and offer great protection from damage caused by sunlight.” Because inflammation is a major cause of many types of skin damage and premature aging, he highly recommends the Mediterranean diet and other eating plans rich in healthy oils like olive oil, omega-3 from walnuts and butternuts and oily fish, along with lots of vegetables and fruits.

A growing body of research from such prestigious institutions as North Carolina’s Duke University and the Xienta Institute for Skin Research, in Pennsylvania, shows that vitamins C and E can protect skin against free radical damage and also reduce the chances of sunburn. Potent antioxidant herbs such as green tea (Camellia sinensis) are also proving effective, according to research from the University of Alabama.

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consciouseating Tasty Ways to Savor Summer Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Quinoa, Tomatoes and Herbs

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ummer is the high season for outdoor gatherings to celebrate warm weather and make the most of evening’s lingering natural light. When it comes to outdoor entertaining, simple is generally better. Backyard cookouts and picnic takeouts call for tasty fare, light foods and nothing too fancy or fussy.

In most parts of the country, summer brings a bounty of just-picked produce, and the fresher it is, the fewer the steps required to make delicious dishes. By keeping just a few staples on hand—cold-pressed olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh herbs and lemons, a good sea salt and freshly ground pepper—the cook will always be prepared to put together a delectable, trouble-free spread. Options run from grilled goodies to marinated and tossed salads that give the hosts time to enjoy their company. Complete the treat by serving skewers of fresh, ripe, cut fruit for dessert—an easy, healthy and welcome alternative to rich and complicated or store-bought sweets.

Creating a fun and festive atmosphere for backyard gatherings is easy, without a lot of fanfare. String up twinkly lights and use natural wax votive candles placed in empty jam and jelly jars to protect them from the wind. To ward off mosquitoes and generally keep bugs at bay, encircle the patio, deck or park picnic area with citronella candles or incense. Fire pits always make an outdoor gathering feel more special. A mesmerizing center of attention, they also warm up the evening as the temperature drops.

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Yields 6 servings

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Grilling mushrooms brings out their savory flavor. Stuffed with protein-rich quinoa, this dish is satisfying enough to be served as an entrée.

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and/or mint Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

3. Keeping the husks attached at the base, peel back the husks of each cob and remove the silk. Cover the cobs again with the husk.

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

3. Grill on each side until grill marks appear, about 4 minutes per side. Or roast mushrooms under the broiler until juicy, about 10 minutes (optional).

4. In a skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat olive oil over medium heat, and sauté garlic and scallions with a pinch of salt and pepper just until fragrant, for about 1 minute. Add quinoa, water and bullion cube. Turn up heat, cover and bring to a boil. Stir once and reduce heat to low to simmer for 20 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

5. Fluff quinoa with a fork. Fold in tomatoes and herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

6. Place mushrooms cap-side down on a serving platter. Fill the cavity of the mushrooms with the quinoa mixture.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

4. Soak the corncobs in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes to prevent husks from charring too quickly.

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2. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar and thyme. Brush cleaned mushrooms with mixture and sprinkle with salt. Let stand 20 to 30 minutes.

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7. Remove from grill and generously brush with pesto. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper if desired and serve hot.

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t’s July and Michigan farmer’s markets are brimming with delicious fresh berries. These power-packed fruits can aid in weight control, digestive health and disease prevention.

Berries contain powerful phytonutrients such as anthocyanins, ellagic acid and pterostilbene. Phytonutrients are health-promoting nutrients found specifically in plants. Anthocyanins, which give berries their color, may prevent the growth of lung, colon and leukemia cancer cells, as well as regulate immune response and enhance vision.

Ellagic acid, found in nearly all berries, blocks the pathways that can lead to cancer. Pterostilbene, found in blueberries in particular, may prevent against the development of cancer, diabetes and help lower LDL cholesterol, contributing to the prevention of heart disease. A high antioxidant content also makes berries nutrition powerhouses.

Antioxidants may protect against cancer and heart disease, reduce inflammation and support immune function.

Berries contain another vital nutrient that many Americans lack in their diets: fiber. With 2-5 grams of fiber per serving, berries aid in digestive health, maintaining blood sugar levels and weight control. Foods containing fiber take longer to digest, helping to maintain a normal increase in blood sugars – so no “sugar high” here! Fiber also keeps you feeling full longer, a great strategy for managing your weight.

Berries also contain folic acid and vitamin C; strawberries are highest in these nutrients, which are important in brain function, immune function and the prevention of birth defects.

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Berries can be used in many different dishes. They contain the most nutrients when consumed raw. Purchasing extra berries when in season and freezing them for later use is a great way to have local berries during the winter months.

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Berry Antioxidant Summer Salad

Seasonal, locally grown berries contain the highest amount of nutrients because they are picked at their peak ripeness. Berries found in your local farmer’s market may be picked just hours before you purchase them. These berries will contain more phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals, giving you the most bang for your buck.

Out of season berries are picked when the fruit is still immature, and then they ripen during transit. Fragile nutrients are lost over time. These berries arrive to your grocery store nutritionally inferior.

Consuming out of season berries also has a large impact on our environment. Large-scale machinery is used to harvest mass-produced berries, more machinery is used to package the berries in plastic containers, and then fuel is needed to transport the packaged berries to your grocery store. This is not a sustainable method of feeding yourself or your family.

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Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS: 4 cups roughly chopped fresh organic spinach, stems trimmed 1/2 cup fresh organic blueberries, raspberries or blackberries 8 large organic strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced 1 tbsp raw local honey 2 tbsp spicy brown mustard 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup unsalted raw walnuts or pecans 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (about 1 oz), optional INSTRUCTIONS: Rinse spinach and berries under cold water, drain. In a large bowl, toss spinach with berries. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, mustard, vinegar and pepper. Drizzle 3/4 dressing over salad, then sprinkle walnuts over top. Serve sprinkled with cheese, if desired, and remaining dressing on the side.

Estimated nutrients per serving: Calories: 160, Total Fat: 10 g, Sat. Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7 g, Carbs: 21 g, Fiber: 5 g, Sugars: 12 g, Protein: 3 g, Sodium: 238 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg Stephanie Vella, RD, is a Registered Dietitian at Sola Life & Fitness, 1555 East South Boulevard, Rochester Hills.

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At first this inflammation is actually beneficial because it helps remove toxin, but if the toxins persist the inflammation becomes chronic and begins to damage healthy tissue. At this point the pet begins to display symptoms such as lameness, scratching and diarrhea. Which symptoms appear depends on where toxins are deposited.

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To make matters worse these conventional solutions, when used long term, will produce their own unique problems. For example, when nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories are used long term they can damage the intestines, liver, kidneys and joint cartilage. Long term steroid therapy can cause your pet’s adrenal gland to shut down, liver damage and generalized tissue breakdown. Chronic use of antibiotics can also damage the pet’s normal intestinal bacteria and can produce antibiotic resistant strains of pathogenic bacteria.

A much better approach to inflammation is to look for ways to minimize toxins entering your pet’s body or support his or her natural detoxification process. Improving the health of your pet’s intestine by providing food that supports a healthy intestinal lining will help to minimize food toxins entering the blood stream and exhausting the liver.

Feed a natural, meat based, low-grain diet that has lots of veggies which provide a ton of antioxidants. This type of low grain diet will minimize the likelihood of a “leaky gut” forming and allowing toxins to leak into the blood stream. By replacing grain with highly colorful veggies we will be adding lots of antioxidants to our pet’s diet. These antioxidants will neutralize toxic free radicals.

...when the situation dictates, acupuncture, chiropractic, soft laser therapy and infrasonic therapy can be incorporated into the therapy.

By buying pet food that is natural you will avoid many of the toxins that are in pet foods, usually in the form chemical preservatives, texturizers, artificial coloring and flavoring agents.

Special foods and nutraceuticals that support intestinal health and liver detoxification are additional steps we can take to reduce our pet’s toxic state.

Reducing environmental toxins by using non-toxic home cleaning supplies, not smoking in the house, limiting outgassing from new carpeting and computer printers, using non-toxic lawn products, checking the basement for radon gas and eliminating spill of toxic liquid chemicals such as antifreeze on the garage floor. The more we eliminate toxins in our pet’s food, air and water, the less inflammation will develop and the less we will need to add other nutrients and nutraceuticals to help reduce the

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If the time comes where the above steps are inadequate to alleviate inflammatory symptoms then nutraceuticals like digestive enzymes, fish oil supplements and a mega-vitamin and mineral supplement can be used. Special anti inflammatory herbs like rosemary, hops, celery seed, and bosewellia are additional tools available to minimize inflammation.

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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 provided 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.

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Tuesday, July 10 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 9.

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• August 29th - Back by popular demand, Traci will teach you How to Can, using both the hot water bath as well as the pressure method.

• September 19th - Blair Nosan, will be leading this Vegetable Fermentation Class. Learn the art of producing delicious and healthy live cultured pickled vegetables. Master the techniques of krauting and brining.

• October 24th - Traci brings back her Fabulous Broth Class. Use those scrap bones to make delicious healthrestoring broth.

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thermogenic and Fat Burning - 6-7pm. Welcome to our Fat Burning Party and Taste the Organic Coffee, Tea and Latte. Also Healthy Chocolate and Berry Ice Cream.Feel Good and Look Good. FREE. ABC Wellness and Dr. Culik, 37300 Dequindre Ste 102, steRling HeigHts. Dr. Culik 855-6699355. See ad page 52.

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

Please register in advance. No walk-ins. FREE. Heal Yourself Institute, 100 West 5th St, RoyAl oAk. Deb Klungle 248-497-4189. See ad page 54.

Herbal Round table Forum - 9:30am-10:30am.

People helping people live healthier lives through Natural Remedies. Discussion about herbs that will detoxify the body and shrink fat cells. FREE. Goodalls Herbs, Dequindre/18 Mile Rd, tRoy. Alice Goodall RN, BSN 586-646-0066. See ad page 53.

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! Every other week, this series will focus on a different nature topic. Dress to be outdoors. Ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. $3/child. Preregistration required. Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center near Mt. cleMens.

586-463-4332.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Detox Program info session - 7-8pm. Cleanse, nourish & rebuild yourself at a cellular level. Learn details of the Nourished Body Detox Program.

Please register in advance. No walk-ins. FREE. Heal Yourself Institute, 100 West 5th St, RoyAl oAk. Deb Klungle 248-497-4189. See ad page xx.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Hcg: A new weight loss option - 7pm. Lose up to one pound per day! As our population increasingly becomes obese, individuals find themselves

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Many approaches fail, and some are simply too invasive requiring risky, life-altering surgery. In this presentation we discuss the use of HcG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, as an effective approach to weight loss. Preregister only. Limit 30. FREE. Presented by the medical staff, Waller Wellness Center, 1854 W Auburn Rd, Ste 400, Rochester Hills. RSVP 248-844-1414. See ad page 3.

Runners yoga Workshop - 7:30-9pm. New or seasoned runner? This workshop can help improve your running performance w/yoga. Learn to incorporate the practices of fitness in your running. $25. Mind & Body Fitness, 67529 S. Main St, RicHMonD. Darlene Daniels 586-430-9876.

See ad page 55. outdoor Art camp - 10am-2pm. Discover creativity in the outdoors through art by making a collage, learning about special painting techniques and going on a photography walk. Bring a picnic lunch. For children ages 7-11. Fee $30/camper.

Preregistration required. Historic Center of Wolcott Mill Metropark in RAy toWnsHiP. 586-7495997.

THURSDAY, JULY 12 green lecture series - 7pm. FREE. Whole Foods RocHesteR Hills. 248-371-1400.

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

Please register in advance. No walk-ins. FREE. Heal Yourself Institute, 100 West 5th St, RoyAl oAk. Deb Klungle 248-497-4189. See ad page 54.

FRIDAY, JULY 13 Friday night Flights - 5:30pm. Join us at our Specialty Wine Bar for flights of wine and cheese.

Find our great buys and values throughout the Department. Discuss pairings for selected wines and cheeses, as well as how to match wine to meals. Flights will vary based on availability.

Customers must be 21 to purchase alcohol. For more information, contact the Specialty Department. $10. Whole Foods RocHesteR Hills. 248371-1400.

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SATURDAY, JULY 14 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 Blvd, RocHesteR Hills Hills. Service Desk 248-371-1400. stop the invasion! - 10am. Volunteers needed to help retake the nature trails as they combat autumn olive, Asiatic bittersweet and garlic mustard – three invasive plant species. Bring loppers and gloves if you have them. Kensington Metropark Nature Center near MilFoRD/BRigHton. 810-2278910.

MONDAY, JULY 16 overcoming Fear of childbirth - 7pm. Join HypnoBirthing parents Janice & Will Rex-Weaver of Peaceful Birthing, as they explore 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. FREE. Whole Foods RocHesteR Hills. 248-3711400.

TUESDAY, JULY 17 Raw Food Basics: greens - 7-8pm. Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body for this new series.

Learn more ways to incorporate those all-important greens into your diet besides just salads. $10. Heal Yourself Institute, 100 West 5th St, RoyAl oAk. Deb Klungle 248-497-4189. See ad page 54. 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 DC, Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing addresses these issues. FREE. Whole Foods, West BlooMFielD. Register: 248-879-1900. tibetan Heart yoga - 6:30-7:45pm. Tibetan Heart Yoga is a wonderful practice that combines yoga postures and compassion meditation together in a flowing sequence. Begins with tonglen meditation.

Series comes from the Gelukpa lineage of the Dalai Lama is a great stress reducer and also helps promote happiness. $15. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, RocHesteR. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064.

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Better Health now and For a lifetime class 6:30-8:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN, will conduct a seminar about the lifestyle modifi cation program, FirstLine Therapy. Customized program includes personal consultation, individualized nutrition plan, testing for progress and group classes. Focus is on managing or preventing chronic illnesses like Diabetes, Heart Disease, Stroke, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Auto-Immune diseases and more.

FREE. The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, clARkston. Call 248-625-6677 to register. See ad page 9.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 essential oils for Allergies - 7-8pm. Learn to manage your seasonal allergies by using pure

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The Truth About Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy - 7pm. Over the past few months it seems that almost every newspaper and magazine has something to say about bioidentical hormones. Unfortunately most of the information is either incorrect or misleading. In this informative lecture we will explore the symptoms of menopause and andropause (“male menopause”), and discuss the science behind the benefits of bioidentical hormones replacement therapy. Preregister only.

Limit 30. FREE. Presented by the medical staff, Waller Wellness Center, 1854 W Auburn Rd, Ste 400, Rochester Hills. RSVP 248-844-1414.

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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 DC, Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing addresses these issues. FREE. Whole Foods, Rochester Hills. Register: 248-879-1900.

Workshop: Ai-Ki (self defense) 7:15-8:30pm. Come join: NEW 4 week series of Ai-Ki workshop these concepts: Body Mechanics, Self Defense, Center and Timing, Mind Balance and Movement, Body. Donation. Mind & Body Fitness@ The Studio, 67529 S. Main St, Richmond.

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Thursday, July 19 Juicing & Sprouting with Anca - 7-9pm. Learn about the powerful detox benefits of green juices & sprouts & how they help heal your body from chronic conditions including diabetes & cancer. $15.

Heal Yourself Institute, 100 West 5th St, Royal Oak. Deb Klungle 248-497-4189. See ad page 54.

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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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Herbal Body Wrap Experience! - 10am-2pm.

The body wraps tighten and tone trouble areas and will be featured at a seminar presented by Mary Tocco called"How to Raise your Children Natures Way" $10. Goodalls Herbs, 900 W. Avon Rd, Rochester Hills. Alice Goodall 586-6460066. See ad page 53.

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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.

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Healthy Happy Weight Loss - 7pm-8pm. Discover your eating, exercise and coping lifestyle patterns to achieve healthy weight goals and learn why diets don't work. Life is about having fun! $10.

Customized Health Solutions, LLC, 1110 Catalpa St, Royal Oak. Julie Koning, RD 248-795-5494.

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Tuesday, July 24 Thermogenic and Fat Burning - 6-7pm. Welcome to our Fat Burning Party and Taste the Organic Coffee, Tea, and Choco-Latte. Healthy Chocolate and Berry Ice Cream. Feel Good and Look Good.

FREE. Dr. Clarita Ketels/ Dr. Culik, 25200 Little Mack Ave, St. Clair Shores. Dr. Ketels 586774-8720. See ad page 52.

Wednesday, July 25 Too Tired to Think Straight: Hidden Causes of Chronic Fatigue - 7pm. Chronic Fatigue is a very frustrating disorder, and often occurs in conjunction with other disorders such as fibromyalgia. Traditional medicine has very little to offer patients other than medication for symptom control. In this presentation we will discusses the multiple biochemical abnormalities present in this disorder and the natural treatment alternatives available. Preregister only. Limit 30. FREE. Presented by the medical staff, Waller Wellness Center, 1854 W Auburn Rd, Ste 400, Rochester Hills. RSVP 248-844-1414. See ad page 3.

Friday, July 27 Thrive ~ Movie Showing - 7-10pm. THRIVE is an unconventional documentary that lifts the veil on what's REALLY going on in our world. It offers real solutions, empowering us with unprecedented and bold strategies for reclaiming our lives and our future. FREE. BeTrue Retreat Center, 3170 Miller Road, Oakland. Therese Winter 248-765-1832.

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Saturday, July 28 Taste of Local Beer Sampling - 3-6pm. Cost: $5 = 10 samples. Whole Foods Rochester Hills.

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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 Blvd, Rochester Hills. Service Desk 248371-1400. See ad page 54.

Monday, July 30 Raw Food Tasting & Wheatgrass- 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body & sample simple, delicious, nutritious raw foods that you can make at home to incorporate into your daily diet.

Also, talk with Anca Iordachianu of Wheatgrass and Sprouts. Try her sweet wheatgrass juice & learn how she healed herself from cancer with raw foods.

FREE. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple Rd, Troy. Dawn Danhausen 248-649-9600. See ad page xx.

Body and Health Makeover - 7-8pm. Learn how to make your own household cleaning products, self care products and healthy recipes using certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils. FREE. Customized Health Solutions, LLC, 1110 Catalpa St, Royal Oak. Julie Koning, RD 248-795-5494. See ad page 53.

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Tuesday, July 31 Raw Food Basics: Greens - 7-8pm. Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body for this new series.

Learn more ways to incorporate those all-important greens into your diet besides just salads. $10. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills. Service Desk 248-371-1400. See ad page 54.

Chakra Balancing Workshop - 7-8:30pm. Enjoy a fun, informative workshop. We are sharing time-tested, easy tools that work to clear/balance your system daily. Very vital in this day & age! $20.00. BeTrue Retreat Center, 3170 Miller Road, Oakland. Therese Winter 248-765-1832. See ad page 54.

Wednesday, August 1 Hidden Thyroid Disorders: Understanding How Thyroid Problems are Misdiagnosed - 7pm.

Even if all your tests are “normal� you can have hypothyroidism (low thyroid). Thyroid disorders are one of the most misunderstood and under diagnosed endocrine dysfunctions. 30% of thyroid problems are missed with traditional lab testing.

We will discuss the most common causes of thyroid dysfunction which are rarely addressed in traditional medicine. Learn which tests should be ordered for a complete evaluation, and which natural treatments can be used to correct the underlying causes.

Preregister only. Limit 30. FREE. Presented by the medical staff, Waller Wellness Center, 1854 W Auburn Rd, Ste 400, Rochester Hills. RSVP 248-844-1414. See ad page 3.

Thursday, August 2 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 Blvd, Rochester Hills. Service Desk 248-371-1400.

Wednesday, August 8 Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally: Effective Alternatives to Medication! - 7pm. With all of the side effects attributed to the commonly prescribed cholesterol lowering medications today, natural alternatives offer an effective, safer option. In this we will discuss the causes of high cholesterol, the simple lifestyle changes that can lower it, and

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the science behind the use of natural treatment alternatives such as herbs, vitamins, and essential fatty acids. Preregister only. Limit 30. FREE. Presented by the medical staff, Waller Wellness Center, 1854 W Auburn Rd, Ste 400, RocHesteR Hills. RSVP 248-844-1414. See ad page 3.

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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.

lower your Blood Pressure naturally - 7pm. With all of the side effects attributed to the commonly prescribed blood pressure medications today, natural alternatives offer safer, more effective long term options. We will discuss the causes of hypertension, the simple lifestyle changes that can lower blood pressure and the science behind the use of natural treatments such as herbs, vitamins and minerals to treat hypertension. Learn how we use natural treatments to help patients get off of their medications, while getting to the root of the imbalances which lead to their condition. Preregister only. Limit 30. FREE. Presented by the medical staff, Waller Wellness Center, 1854 W Auburn Rd, Ste 400, RocHesteR Hills. RSVP 248-8441414. See ad page 3.

FRIDAY, AUgUST 31 great lakes state Fair - Thru Sept 3. Michigan’s State Fair is back with the Great Lakes State Fair.

Everything that you have loved from past State Fairs will be here, livestock & agriculture exhibits, a midway, great entertainment and many vendors and the addition of the Detroit Shrine Circus. Everything is included in the Ultimate ticket price! Suburban Showplace Collection, noVi. Info: 248-348-5600.

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WEDNESDAY, AUgUST 22 controlling insulin Resistance & Metabolic syndrome Without Medication - 7pm. Metabolic syndrome is reaching epidemic proportions in the United States, affecting almost 25% of the population. The two most important risk factors for metabolic syndrome are central obesity (weight around the middle) and insulin resistance, a condition where the body cannot use insulin effectively. People with metabolic syndrome have a greater chance of developing heart disease,

hypertension, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and cancer.

Learn the science behind metabolic syndrome, what causes it and most importantly, how to treat it without using medication. Preregister only. Limit 30. FREE. Presented by the medical staff, Waller Wellness Center, 1854 W Auburn Rd, Ste 400, RocHesteR Hills. RSVP 248-844-1414. See ad page 3.

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ongoingevents NOTE: All calendar events must be received via our online submission form by the 12th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. No phone or fax submissions, please. Visit mhlas.com/calendar to submit online. cHesteRFielD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 55 Primordial sound Meditation 9:30-10:15am. $3 donation. Inner Wisdom, 29231 Northwestern Hwy, soutHFielD. 248-350-1500. See ad page 51.

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.

yoga in the Park - 12-1pm. Free yoga in downtown New Baltimore, everyone is welcomed, rain or shine. FREE. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, cHesteRFielD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

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Two age groups: 9:30-10:15am ages 4-8 and 10:30-11:30am for ages 9-12. Kids can build coordination and learn to breathe while they have fun in this 8 week summer session.Taught by a trained Yoga teacher.

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

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.

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.

Hot Vinyasa yoga - 8:15-9:15pm. A vigorous Vinyasa flow in a 95 degree heated room, please hydrate prior. $13.00. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave,

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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 34 34.

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.

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Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd WARRen

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 12.

248-203-7744. See ad page 48.

For more information or to register: 248-563-8615 strongheartyoga.com

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.

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.

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 12.

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

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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, 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 12. 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.

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

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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, Walk-in $10 or series rates. Inner Wisdom, 29231 Northwestern Hwy, soutHFielD. 248-350-1500. See ad page 51.

Vin/yin yoga - 8:15-9:30pm. A vigorous Vinyasa flow followed by Yin poses to lengthen and relax. $13.00. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, cHesteRFielD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 55.

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 12.

Medicine cabinet Makeover - 7pm. Natural products for Bug spray, cuts, allergies, indigestion, headache, pain, ear aches, etc. tRoy. Info: 248953-9402.

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 248-203-7744. See ad page 48.

la leche league of lake orion - 7:30 pm. Evening Series Meeting: 2nd Thursday. Toddler Meeting: 4th Thursday. Babies and children welcome.

FREE. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. Baldwin, lAke oRion. Tawnya 584-604-4074.

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. 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 12.

Hot yoga - 5:45-6:45pm. A vigorous Vinyasa flow in a 95 degree heated room, please hydrate prior. $13.00. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, cHesteRFielD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

See ad page 55.

yogA for Men & Women - 6-7:30pm. Beginning & Intermediate. Discover how movement and breath help open tight spots in the body. 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 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. 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 12.

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.

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. Second Fridays thru-July. Light refreshments. Donation.

Me, My Health & Eyes, lAke oRion. Please RSVP: 248-393-8633. See ad page 31. 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. A vigorous Vinyasa flow in a 95 degree heated room, please hydrate prior. {EventCost}13.00. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, cHesteRFielD. Theresa May 586-9495515. 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.

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.

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OPPOrtuNItIeS - buSINeSS seeking executiVe DiRectoR for a cancer foundation. Please email your resume to the attention of: johnvoell@yahoo.com. vOLuNteerINg HosPice VolunteeRs - Hospice Compassus seeking compassionate individuals in SE Michigan to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and family. Required training provided free. Info: Volunteer Coordinator 248-355-9900.

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

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We want our readers to get to know you. Submitting editorial for one or more of our departments provides you with the opportunity to share knowledge and bring focus to your business and/or practice.

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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.

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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.

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 15.

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 40.

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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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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 25.

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 19.

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

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

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 12.

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!

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

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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 21.

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 32.

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 25.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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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

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

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Since 1974, 248-693-1209 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion Downtown Historic Business District LuckysNaturalFoods.com

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

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

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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.

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

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

It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. ~Aristotle Onassis

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.

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budAJ ChIrOPrACtIC ANd NutrItION

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

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

Medical knowledge, combined with Chiropractic and nutritional expertise treats the source of the problem, whether chronic or for prevention. See ad page 14.

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 9.

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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 18.

A Functional, Regenerative Holistic Medical Approach.

Wellness; Hormone Replacement Therapy, IV Therapy: Vitamins, Chelation, Detox, Adrenal (Cortisol) support; HBOT - Hyperbaric O2. See ad page 21.

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Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

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 25.

Isha Foundation

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.

massage therapy 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 9.

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 12.

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 34.

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

Mary Dunsmore 586-980-9773 BelleRiverNaturals.com

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 16.

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

Nutritional Health Restoration

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.

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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 7.

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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reIkI AdvANCed eNergY therAPY

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 39.

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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retreAtS OrgANIC SALON tru bLISS SALON

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 13.

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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.

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. ~Confucius

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

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 19.

NOurIShed bOdY | SAtISFIed SOuL

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

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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 12.

FIrStLIght hOMeCAre

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

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 25.

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

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SkIN CAre APIderM LASer & SkIN CAre CeNter

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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 6.

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.com

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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