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Dr. Christine’s 14-Point Digestion Discovery System • Fat Digestion Score • Carbohydrate Digestion Score • Protein Digestion Score • Bowel Toxicity Measurement • Thyroid and Pancreas Stress • Spleen and Liver Stress • Kidney and Adrenal Stress

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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.

28 housEhoLD cLEansE Banish these Five Chemicals for a Domestic Detox

by Gail Griswold-Elwyn

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Can It Save Relationships?

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his month we mark our 9th Anniversary. It's hard to believe that we have seen this much time go by since launching Natural Awakenings here in east Michigan in April 2004.

Our mission of providing information and resources for healthy, earth-friendly living has proven to be one that the readers of east Michigan have heartily embraced. We thank you for that, and we thank our advertisers for supporting us each month. Without that, our free publication would not survive.

This month's issue, devoted to healthy, earth-friendly living, just happens to also be our largest ever, a testament to the growing interest in our niche.

Over the last month or so, we've seen a steady increase in new local businesses who fall under the umbrella of this theme. It's all very encouraging, both from a publishing standpoint as well as from knowing that this growth is a direct reflection of consumer demand. More people are looking for solutions to health and environmental issues for themselves, their families and pets; and they are seeking out those solutions by working with businesses using natural, integrative, green and sustainable methods.

When we first started this business in 2003 we thought we were coming into the niche at a time when we were about to "ride the crest of the wave," so to speak. We couldn't have been more mistaken. That period was just a sampling of things to come. At this point, we feel that there is much more potential and growth as more and more consumers demand alternatives. So, we believe the best is still yet to come! Thank you for being part of it.

Case in point are all of the events schedule for April. Typically most of the events have been themed around Earth Day, but that's not the case now.

There's the Michigan Green Living Festival in Rochester, which started as an Earth Day event, but now encompasses so much more and is one of the largest green events around; the VegFest in Novi, which has grown into one of the largest Vegan/Vegetarian events in the Midwest and many, many more taking place this month. As you read this month's issue, take note of all the events, certainly the most of any year we've seen and attend as many as possible. You won't get bored this month.

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ernies Best Used Furniture, located in Waterford, has a new look, new location and a more energy efficiant building... next door.

"We still offer 4000 sq feet of repurposing at its best," says Bernadette Bazinet, owner of Bernie's. "Here at Bernies, family is important. It's the center of everything we do. We find you have to look at old things, see them in a new light and make them a new part of your family for many years to come because many of the items we offer came from past generations of families. We have the perfect balance of furniture, antiques, with a dash of funky flea market chic."

"Consignment is on the rise," she says, "which brings in new items on a daily basis. We buy, pick up and deliver. Explore the opportunities, while listening to classic music and smells of grandmas kitchen."

Bernie's is open 7 days a week. Make sure you check out their Facebook page often, as it changes daily: Facebook.com/BerniesBestUsedFurniture.

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Bernie's Best Used Furniture is locate at 3360 Highland Rd., Waterford. For more information, call 248-556-6326. See ad page 35.

Sterling Heights Chiropractor offer Drug-less ADHD Relief

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ence Chiropractic Wellness Center now offers a holistic approach to help people manage the challenges associated with ADHD. Bence Chiropractic Wellness Center is a certified SHINE for Doctors: Special Help for Integrating Neurological Experience” practice that combines ADHD Expertise, Chiropractic alignment, Neurological assessment with Exercise and Nutrition counseling.

Dr. Hallowell says that having ADHD is like having a Ferrari engine for a brain, but with bicycle brakes. In keeping with this analogy, Dr. Pavel Bence Dr. Pavel Bence says, “We teach children and adults with ADHD how to strengthen their 'brakes' while also giving their bodies and 'engines' a tune-up.

Medication is not the only answer.”

Bence Chiropractic Wellness Center will combine Dr. Hallowell’s strengths-based approach by first identifying the unique gifts inherent in everyone, and then tailoring their proven chiropractic techniques to help the person with ADHD achieve their full potential. Currently, they offer non-invasive chiropractic care that not only provides pain relief, but also offers wellness-based care which can help to improve overall health and prevent future issues.

Bence Chiropractic Wellness Center is located at 39573 Mound Rd., Sterling Heights. For more information, call 248-568-4212 or visit BenceChiro.com. For more information on the SHINE program, visit ShineForDoctors.com. See ad page 23.

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Goodall's Herbs Teams Up with Fair Haven Ciinic

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lice Goodall RN, BSN, Natural Home Health Nurse, and owner of Goodall’s Herbs, will now be offering nutritional assessments with the Zyto Compass biofeedback tool at Ira Chiropractic Clinic.

NUCCA helps you achieve increased health, total pain relief, body balance and restored movement.

The NUCCA procedure is gentle and requires no twisting or popping of the spine.

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“The Zyto Compass biofeedback tool allows patients to determine the state of their health just by applying their palm and fingers to a group of electromagnetic sensors,” explains Alice. “The hand cradle created by Zyto Corp. connects to a computer that determines the amount of toxins in patients’ bodies, their emotional stress levels, and nutritional deficiencies.

It helps us to identify exactly what the body needs and wants. We no longer have to guess what the body is asking for; this machine will tell you exactly what your body needs to bring you back into balance and better health.”

They will offer the health assessments every Friday at the clinic. You can call Alice at 586-646-0066 to schedule a home visit on other days of the week.

Ira Chiropractic Clinic is located at 8806 Dixie Hwy in Fair Haven. For more information, visit GoodallHerbs.com. To make an appointment at the clinic, please call 586-725-7000. See ad page 61.

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Don’t know where to start? "Maybe you’ve heard there are many health benefits to detoxing. You’d be right," explains Dr. Marc VanHoogstraat of Oxford's Lifetime Wellness, who is holding an Encore Cleanse class on Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:30 pm. The event is free.

"The question isn’t should you detox, but how and when. Caution to the consumer, not all cleanses are the same," he says. "Due to the toxic nature of our modern lifestyles, we are exposed to enormous amounts of chemicals, processed foods, environmental toxins, medications, artificial Dr.'s Colleen and Marc VanHoogstraat this and that, you get the point… a simple and family colon cleanse isn’t going to cut it!"

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Lifetime Wellness is located at 51 S. Washington, Suite D, Downtown Oxford.

To reserve your space, or for more info about cellular detox, losing weight and getting healthy, call 248-628-4886 or visit LifetimeWellness.net. See ad page 37.

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he Michigan Tai Chi Center will celebrate World Tai Chi Day on April 27 from 10 am to noon at Keller Elementary in Royal Oak. They join over 70 nations in spreading awareness about the benefits of Tai Chi. “Tai Chi is a martial art form that enhances balance and body awareness through slow, graceful movements. A complete and integrated exercise, Tai Chi works all of the body’s systems deeply yet gently, strengthening and aligning the spine, improving circulation, relieving stress and tension, and increasing stamina, energy, and flexibility,” explains Han Hong Wang, the center’s director.

Tai Chi has a long history in China and millions worldwide practice this art today as a form of preventive medicine and health maintenance exercise. It is an exercise suitable for persons of all ages and conditions of health.

The center’s students will perform Tai Chi hand forms, sword, saber, short staff, and more. The audience may also participate in exercises led by Wang.

Keller Elementary is located at 1505 Campbell in Royal Oak. For more information, please visit MichiganTaiChi.com or call 248-680-8938.

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Community Support Program Expands in Rochester

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he Mental Fitness Center is proud to announce an expansion of their Community Support Program that will present more opportunities to those in need. The Community Support Program has been serving the Rochester community and surrounding areas for over five years, providing reduced rate and free counseling services to adults and children in need.

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“The expansion will offer opportunities for couples, as well as individuals, with limited financial resources to receive counseling support services at a significantly reduced rate or even pro bono, based on application eligibility,” says Joelle Kekhoua, of the The Mental Fitness Center. “This program offers a unique approach to couples counseling as two licensed professionals, James and Debbie Garden, counsel the couple as a team and provide added value from both a male and female perspective.”

The Mental Fitness Center also has opportunities for professionals to sublease their Rochester office space.

For more information, visit scribd.com/ doc/115175092/Office-Space-NowAvailable.

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

For more information, visit MentalFitnessCenter.org or call 248-601-3111. See ad page 36.

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

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newsbriefs HHP Training Drugless Care Now Available for ADHD & Program Accepting Developmental Delays in Shelby Township r. Roy J. Picard, D.C. is now offering Student Applications D a drugless alternative for ADD and for Spring Class ADHD treatment. He combines his exten-

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“OM Wellness Institute created the Holistic Health Practitioner program to offer additional, diverse credentials for yoga instructors, massage therapists, health food store retailers, or anyone interested in studying natural health modalities,” explains Troy Farwell, D.N.M., MH, MS, RAP, HHP, Director of OM Wellness Institute.

The HHP program will include training in Ayurveda, herbal medicine, aromatherapy, whole food diets, vitamin therapy, holistic lifestyles, homeopathy, and much more. The program consists of five modules, four offered online with the last module giving students the opportunity to specialize in an experiential project to finish the 500-hour program.

Troy Farwell will be teaching several of the classes and will bring in several nationally recognized guest teachers for their specialties.

OM Wellness Institute’s HHP program costs $1199 if paid in full; a payment plan is available for $1399. Those candidates interested must apply to the program, as OM Wellness Institute will only be accepting 20 students for the spring 2013 cohort.

For more information, please visit OMWellnessInstitute.net or call 249-9206595. See ad page 59.

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sive postgraduate training in chiropractic neurology, functional endocrinology, nutrition, and brain-based therapies with his 23 years in practice to offer alternative treatment options for children suffering from these conditions.

“Parents are looking to do whatever they can to help their children,” says Dr. Picard. “The fact that this care involves no drugs or surgery is even more appealing to most parents. I’m not just changing a child’s physical, mental, emotional, behavioral, or academic level of performance for today, but for their future as well.”

Dr. Picard’s practice is located at 50258 Van Dyke Rd, Suite E, in Shelby Township.

For more information, visit the website: MichiganADDADHD.com or call 586-7269860. See ad page 29.

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Kids’ Day for Health and Safety Awareness Comes to Royal Oak

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n Saturday, May 18, Dr. Anna Saylor of Van Every Family Chiropractic Center will sponsor a Health and Safety Awareness Kids’ Day. The event is free to the public and will run from 10am to 1pm.

Each child will receive a free child identification kit that includes a dental impression and a CD containing a photo, video, digital fingerprints, and vital information, courtesy of the Michigan Masonic Child ID program. Parents or guardians of children who participate must be present and fill out a permission slip for the child to receive this service. For more information, please visit MichiganChildID.org.

Dr. Saylor will provide free spinal scans and distribute vital health and safety information. Bright Side Dental of Royal Oak will provide oral health information in a fun, interactive format. The Optimist Club of Royal Oak will be selling bicycle helmets for $5.

Train rides will be provided by Jokers Entertainment. There will be special character appearances, face painting, and a Bouncy House. Free balloons, food, and giveaways are available for everyone with prize drawings every half hour.

Van Every Family Chiropractic Center is located at 4203 Rochester Rd in Royal Oak. For more information, visit VanEveryChiropractic.com/kids-day or call 248-6160900. See ad page 13.

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Health and Wellness Expo Comes to Royal Oak

Come join us for Laughter Yoga workshops Did you know that in Troy and Macomb…just for laughs. laughter can…

he Royal Oak Community Coalition, in collaboration with Royal Oak Neighborhood Schools, brings residents a Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, April 20 from 10 am to 3 pm. The expo will bring together vendors, practitioners, and instructors who will gather to showcase their services to the community.

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HEALTHY NEW BEGINNINGS Diane Dovico, ROCC Executive Director, explains why they are sponsoring the expo. “Pain medications, both over the counter and prescription, are valuable tools to reduce pain. Yet these same helpful medicines sometimes have undesirable side effects and are frequently abused, either intentionally or by accident. This Health and Wellness Expo will showcase alternative, natural treatments to manage pain.”

The ROCC is a non-profit agency that has been working for more than 20 years to promote a healthy community free of substance abuse for youth and those who live in, work in, or visit Royal Oak. Funds raised at the event through donations will help support Coalition Substance Abuse Prevention initiatives as well as the health and fitness classes in Royal Oak Schools.

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The expo will be held at Royal Oak High School, located at 1500 Lexington Blvd in Royal Oak. Entrance fee is by donation. For more information, visit ci.royal-oak.mi.us/rocc or call 248-5467622. See ad page 27.

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The 'Wizard of Us' Weekend Workshop Comes to Oxford

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She is offering a weekend workshop April 26-28 at Upland Hills School. Cost for the workshop is $295 and includes all classes, one lunch, and one dinner.

Bed and breakfast accommodations are available for an additional fee.

The workshop includes: the transforming experience of being with Jean Houston, an opportunity to live and learn in a real life “Emerald City,” tools for navigating this current “twister time,” the opportunity to connect with our true purpose, a community of “spiritual partners” on the same path at the same time, and much more.

Upland Hills School is located at 2575 Indian Lake Rd in Oxford. For more information or to register, please visit UplandHills.org or call 248-693-2878.

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Lyme Disease Workshop Comes to Lapeer

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r. Mark Morningstar of Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers is a chiropractic neurologist who frequently treats people with Lyme disease using the latest integrative medicine techniques and protocols. An author, researcher, international lecturer and frequent guest speaker for scientific societies and associations, he will be presenting a workshop on Lyme disease, sponsored by Rebekah’s Pure Living, on April 27 at 1 pm.

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Dr. Mark Morningstar “Most people think of Lyme disease as something you get from a tick bite,” explains Dr. Morningstar. “However, recent evidence suggests that it may be passed from person to person. In fact, some experts think that more people now get Lyme disease from other people than from tick bites.”

The workshop will explore the signs, symptoms and treatments, including: what exactly causes Lyme disease, coinfections of Lyme disease, diagnosis of Lyme disease and conventional and integrative treatments for Lyme disease.

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One of the planet's largest Earth Day events, the MI Earth Day Fest, returns to downtown Rochester April 26-28, after a three-year hiatus. The 2010 event drew more than 50,000.

Featuring green and healthy living exhibits, presentations, programs and networking, as well as entertainment, awards, food and family fun, the MI Earth Day Fest will highlight environmental and health issues and solutions, through education, product/service innovation and community building.

Admission is free and open to all ages.

The Oakland County Executive's office and the Rochester Green City Committee have endorsed the event, which is sponsored by Pure Eco Environmental Solutions, Republic Services and Bosch Automotive.

"Earth Day is the world's largest secular observance, and we’re joining the celebration with an event planned to inspire, entertain and teach about how we can all make every day Earth Day," says John Batdorf, general manager of presenting organization MI Green Team.

MI Earth Day Fest takes place Fri., April 26, 4-8pm; Sat., April 27, 10am-8 pm and Sun., April 28, 10am-4 pm at Third and Water Streets in downtown Rochester. Highlights include: • Kickoff & Awards Ceremony, 7-8 pm Fri. • Parade & Pep Rally at 11 am-12 noon Sat. • Exhibits: Dozens of innovative, eco-friendly and healthy products and services on display in the areas of food,

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omedian Carol Leifer, NBA champ John Salley, Dr. Neal Barnard, chefs, authors, health experts, artists, food and more to be featured at VegFest 2013.

Michigan’s largest vegetarian organization will present VegFest 2013 annual vegan tastefest, health, and environmental expo at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi on Sunday, April 21st.

In response to a record-breaking crowd of over 4000 last year, VegFest brings a variety of experts, innovative products, and activities. The event will feature talks by some of the nation’s foremost experts on plant-based nutrition, cooking demonstrations, childrens activites, and a food court featuring delicious options from local restaurants, bakeries, caterers and food companies.

Also included will be national brand samples, eco-friendly products, crueltyfree fashion, door prizes, literature, cookbooks and more. All vegan, of course!

“VegFest is about promoting health,

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Nationally known presenters will be featured at VegFest again this year including comedian Carol Leifer, NBA champ John Salley; President of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and PBS program host Neal Barnard M.D.; worldrenowned ultramarathon champion Scott Jurek; author and sustainability activist Ruby Roth, on the health, environmental and ethical benefits of a plant-based diet.

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A reported 30 to 50 percent of U.S. teens regularly imbibe energy drinks, and as many as 62 percent down at

least one sports drink a day. “Young adults consume these drinks assuming that they will improve their sports performance and energy levels and that they are ‘better’ than soda,” says Associate Professor Poonam Jain, lead author

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In testing the effect of acidity levels on samples of human tooth enamel immersed in 13 sports and nine energy beverages, researchers found that damage to enamel was evident after only five days of exposure. Moreover, energy drinks were twice as harmful as sports drinks. “These drinks erode or thin out the enamel of the teeth, leaving them more susceptible to decay and sensitivity,” says Jain.

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ypnotherapy is becoming more widely accepted, and science supports validity of hypnotic state, thanks to science, research, Oprah and Dr.Oz." says Mary Sammons, Certified Hypnotist-Hypnotism Instructor, who recently opened a new office in Flushing, MI. "The study of hypnotic phenomena is now squarely in the domain of normal cognitive science, with papers on hypnosis published in some of the most selective scientific and medical journals."

‘Proving’ the hypnotic state has long been a subject of discussion among therapists and researchers, now Vaughn Bell reports in the UK’s Observer Newspaper writes that for the first time neuroimaging has been key to discovering the differences in brain activity between a hypnotised and a person asked to fake or pretend that they are hypnotised. Bell writes, “When people are asked to fake hypnosis, to the point where observers cannot tell the difference between them and the genuinely hypnotised people, the two groups are clearly distinguishable by their brain activity.”

"Part of the new interest in hypnosis is driven by the advent of new imaging and brain-wave measuring tools, which clearly document the impact of hypnosis on the brain is both real and measurable," explains Sammons. "Researchers like Helen Crawford of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute have found, "The biological impact [of hypnosis] is very real and it can be quantified."

Sources: The Scientific American, The Truth and the Hype of Hypnosis, Michael Nash, July 17, 2001; Wall Street Journal, Altered States: Hypnosis Goes Mainstream, October 12, 2003; Vaughn Bell reports in the UK’s Observer Newspaper.

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Staying physically active helps maintain mental well-being, mobility and muscle strength in older people and reduces their risk of cardiovascular disease, falls and fractures. Previous research by Taiwan’s National Health Research Institutes published in The Lancet has shown that just 15 minutes of moderate daily exercise lowers the risk of death in people over 60 by 12 percent, and another study at Newcastle University found that 19 percent of Britain’s adults achieve their recommended amount of physical activity through active travel alone.

Public health organizations in the UK believe that “incidental” exercise, such as walking to and from bus stops, may play a key role in helping seniors keep fit and reduce social exclusion.

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he U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently redefined the “action level” for lead exposure in children. Youngsters are now considered at risk and qualify for careful medical monitoring if they have more than five micrograms per deciliter of lead in their blood—half the previous threshold.

Lead poisoning can cause cognitive and behavioral problems, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends testing blood lead concentration levels at age 1 and again at 2, when concentrations peak.

Most lead poisoning cases occur in substandard housing units, especially those with window frames still coated with lead-based paint banned since 1978. Families in dwellings built before 1950 should also be vigilant about lead. The Consumer Products Safety Commission cautions that home lead test kits sold online and at hardware stores may not be reliable enough to identify and remove sources of exposure. Professional contractors offer more accurate results.

Children exhibiting blood lead levels above the new threshold are usually monitored, rather than treated with medications that carry serious risks.

Once lead sources are removed, children’s blood lead levels typically return to a more normal range within weeks.

The CDC confirms that rather than remedial treatment, the primary goal should be making sure children aren’t exposed to lead in the first place. Fortunately, the levels of most of America’s youngest children today are well below the revised action point, with average blood lead content of 1.8 micrograms, while school-age children, teenagers and adults face little risk.

Chiropractic for Extreme Facial Pain, or Trigeminal Neuralgia

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recent article in the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research reported on a study that documented the positive effects of chiropractic adjustments on a 14- year-old female with trigeminal neuralgia. ​The young girl was experiencing excruciating, intermittent left facial pain below the eye radiating into the jaw and reported a previous diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia. ​“Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as Tic Doulourex or "extreme facial pain," is classically characterized by episodes of recurrent pain that are described as lancinating, intense, stabbing, excruciating, unilateral and sudden pain in the distribution of the 5th cranial nerve,” says Dr. Jamie Cramer, a Troy-based, D.C. who follows health and wellness issues closely in professional journals and other publications, and speaks nationally on the topic. “Pain is intermittent, lasting just a few seconds to two minutes. Typically attacks are triggered by talking, chewing, teeth brushing, shaving, light touch, vibrations from walking, applying makeup, face washing or cool wind. Brief attacks can occur from a few to hundreds of times per day. The annual incidence of trigeminal neuralgia is 4.3 per 100,000, with it occurring slightly more often in women."

“Cervical x-rays, surface EMG, leg-length inequality tests and an Upper Cervical Specific adjustment was administered to the C1 region of the spine,” says Dr. Cramer.

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ge-related bone mass loss and decreased bone strength affect both genders. Now, the first randomized study, published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, indicates that consuming a Mediterranean diet enriched with olive oil may be associated with increased serum levels of osteocalcin, a protein that plays a vital role in bone formation. Earlier studies have shown that the incidence of osteoporosis in Europe is lower in the Mediterranean basin, possibly due to the traditional Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, olives and olive oil.

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hroughout history, the spice turmeric has been a favored seasoning for curries and other Indian dishes. Its pungent flavor is also known to offer medicinal qualities—turmeric has been used for centuries to treat osteoarthritis and other illnesses because its active ingredient, curcumin, can inhibit inflammation.

A new study led by a research team at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, in Munich, Germany, has shown that turmeric can also restrict the formation of metastases and help keep prostate cancer in check. The researchers discovered that curcumin decreases the expression of two pro-inflammatory proteins associated with tumor cells and noted that both prostate and breast cancer are linked to inflammation.

The study further noted that curcumin is, in principle, suitable for both prophylactic use (primary prevention) and for the suppression of metastases in cases where an established tumor is already present (secondary prevention).

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ardening can be a healthy pastime… as long as toxic tools aren’t involved.

Researchers at the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Ecology Center recently tested nearly 200 garden essentials—especially hoses, hand tools, gloves and knee pads—for chemicals and heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and Bisphenol A (BPA), which are linked to birth defects, hormone imbalances, learning delays and other serious health problems. The researchers found that nearly two-thirds of the tested products contained levels of chemicals that concerned them greatly.

Cautious gardeners should seek products that are free of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and lead-free, and follow good garden hose hygiene: Avoid drinking out of the hose, don’t leave it exposed to the sun (where water within the hose can absorb chemicals) and always flush it out before watering edible plants.

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asing up on java consumption or switching to decaf may be a wise move for coffee lovers, according to a scientific paper published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science.

The study links heavy consumption of the caffeinated beverage to an increased risk of developing exfoliation glaucoma, a condition in which fluid builds up inside the eye and puts pressure on the optic nerve. This leads to some vision loss and in serious cases, total blindness.

Researchers obtained data from 78,977 women from the Nurses’ Health Study and 41,202 men from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study that focused on caffeinated coffee, tea and cola servings. They found that drinking three or more cups of caffeinated coffee daily was linked with an increased risk of developing the eye condition, especially for women with a family history of glaucoma. However, the researchers did not find associations with consumption of decaffeinated tea, chocolate or coffee.

“Because this is the first [such] study, confirmation of the U.S. results in other populations would be needed to lend more credence to the possibility that caffeinated coffee might be a modifiable risk factor for glaucoma,” says Doctor of Science Jae Hee Kang, of the Channing Division of Network Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, Massachusetts. “It may also lead to research into other dietary or lifestyle risk factors.”

ecently, a woman came to my practice for her 6 month dental hygiene visit. She comes in like clockwork every 6 months to make sure her oral health is in tip top shape. As I performed her dental exam and oral cancer screening, we discussed the fact that she had not needed any dental work in quite a long time and that she was in great oral health. She was beaming with pride because this was not always the case for her. When she first came to our practice as a new patient 2 years ago, it was the first time she had visited a dentist in 20 years! Not surprisingly, she needed some work to get her oral health in shape. I have many stories just like this one and it always gets me thinking about why don’t people go to the dentist regularly or at all?

Various surveys estimate that 30-50% of Americans do not regularly go to the dentist. While many of them cite cost as the reason, one-third of Americans who have dental insurance still don't go -- sometimes for years. The sad fact is that, in the vast majority of dental emergency cases, they could have been prevented if the patient had kept up with regular 6 month visits. If you only go in the case of an emergency, there is already something very wrong with your teeth.

Addressing that advanced problem is often painful and usually significantly more expensive than keeping up with regular hygiene visits which allow problems to be diagnosed and addressed early. Keep in mind, the money you invest in regular hygiene visits and a filling could save you thousands of dollars in the future by preventing a root canal and crown.

Other common reasons patients have shared with us for not going are fear or embarrassment. There are many people who are simply scared to go to the dentist. Some are afraid that it will be painful or uncomfortable, while others are afraid the dentist will have bad news for them regarding the

condition of their teeth. This would also include the people who aren't really afraid of the dentist, they are just afraid of what the dentist will think of their teeth. Many people that come to our practice are embarrassed to show us their teeth because they aren't in perfect condition. In my years of practice, I have yet to come across a patient that has absolutely perfect teeth. At our practice, we will not judge you based on the condition of your teeth. Quite frankly, it’s irrelevant. The most important thing to us is to change your belief about the value of dental care and get you on a path to Optimal Oral Health.

At our Practice, we believe in Changing Lives through Dentistry. We always strive to provide you with an unmatched dental experience while having a lot of fun in the process! The care we provide will always be the best for your individual needs with the focus on achieving total health and wellness to create a smile that is uniquely yours while keeping you as healthy as possible.

Each year we learn more and more about how poor oral health is linked to problems elsewhere in the body. It has been linked to serious conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s Disease, respiratory diseases, and even increased risks of some cancers. Today, more than ever, it is vital to make regular trips to the dentist a part of your plan to achieve optimal health and wellness.

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New Calculations for Polar Ice A new report from the University of Washington, in Seattle, published in the journal Science on polar ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica, works to reconcile differences between sometimes-conflicting research studies. Scientists compiled 20 years of data to determine how much ice is being lost and sea levels have increased as the global climate warms.

Past studies have shown a range of ice losses, from zero to catastrophic. When the data was synthesized and analyzed holistically, it became clear that the ice sheets are losing three times as much ice each year as they did in the 1990s—in the middle of previous estimates.

Ice sheets are one of several main drivers of rising sea levels. Other factors, which account for 80 percent of the increase, include the melting of glaciers on land and the expansion of the sea itself as the atmosphere heats up. The melting of polar sea ice has no direct effect on sea levels because the ice is already in the water.

Glaciologist and co-author Ian Joughin told The Christian Science Monitor, “The melting needs monitoring to further understand the ice sheet processes leading to the change.”

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Levi’s Latest Sustainable Moves World record holder and Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt will soon model Puma boots that are “made for rotting,” and when the next Levi Strauss collection arrives, their new jingle will be, “These jeans are made of garbage.” Crushed brown and green half-liter plastic bottles will be on display at retail store displays, of which the equivalent of eight, or 20 percent, are blended into each pair of Waste<Less jeans.

Nike and Gap have their own sustainability programs, and Patagonia has long supported a small ecosystem of Earth-friendly suppliers. But as the biggest maker of jeans in the world, with sales of $4.8 billion in 2011, Levi’s efforts command the most attention.

Levi joined the Better Cotton Initiative, a group of companies that work with local nongovernmental organizations in Pakistan, India, Brazil and Mali to teach farmers how to grow cotton with less water. Last year marked the first cotton harvest given this effort and Levi has blended its share into more than 5 million pairs of jeans.

With cotton prices on the rise and pressure from activist groups such as BSR, an environmental organization that works with businesses, large clothing manufacturers are starting to adopt more sustainable practices.

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ADHD is one of the most common traits in children

Protesters Rally Again Against Tar Sands Pipeline In February more than 10,000 citizens rallied at the White House, calling on President Obama to honor his clean energy campaign promises and reject the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline, resulting in multiple arrests of protest leaders.

The 1,700-mile pipeline, a project of TransCanada Corporation, would carry tar sands crude oil south from Alberta, Canada, through multiple heartland states to refineries on the Gulf Coast.

“As our nation’s worst-ever economic recession drags on, creating jobs in the clean energy sector should be priority number one,” states a Sierra Club Beyond Oil campaign spokesperson. “Building the poisonous Keystone XL pipeline would put the brakes on clean energy and exacerbate the pollution and public health problems that come with America’s dependence on dirty, dangerous oil.”

The Sierra Club reports that pipeline plans require clearcutting boreal forests and consuming huge amounts of energy and water, leaving behind toxic lakes. An associated oil spill could devastate aquifers that supply water to 30 percent of America’s irrigated farmland (2,554 U.S. oil pipeline spills occurred from 2000 to 2009). Opponents are also concerned the pipeline would exacerbate air pollution and cancer, respiratory illnesses and other health problems in communities surrounding oil refineries in Chicago, Detroit and Houston.

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Cleaning Up the Cloud The New York Times has reported that “cloud” data centers—which store YouTube videos, run Google searches and process eBay bids—use about 2 percent of all electricity in the nation. In some data centers, up to 90 percent of the energy is wasted.

Now, an industry consortium called the Uptime Institute is sponsoring a “server roundup” and handing out rodeo belt buckles to the Internet company that can take the largest number of heat-producing, energyhungry servers offline. Many centers expend as much or more energy in cooling their facilities as in computing and transmitting data.

Sharing best practices has become common among data center pros. Facebook won the Institute’s Audacious Idea award last year for its Open Compute Project, which enabled both its server and data center designs to be open-sourced for anyone to access and improve upon.

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Students Learning to Adopt Internet Academics The findings of a survey of teachers conducted by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, in collaboration with the College Board and the National Writing Project, show that the Internet has opened up a vast world of information for today’s students, but digital literacy skills need improvement.

Three-quarters of Advanced Placement and National Writing Project teachers say that the Internet and digital search tools have had a “mostly positive” impact on their students’ research habits, but 87 percent say these technologies are creating an easily distracted generation with short attention spans, and 64 percent say they do more to divert students’ attention than to help them academically.

The good news is that 99 percent of teachers in the study agree with the notion that, “The Internet enables students to access a wider range of resources than would otherwise be available,” and 65 percent agree that, “It makes today’s students more selfsufficient researchers.”

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America, like most of the rest of the world, is running short of fresh water. Our welfare depends on having annual access to 150 trillion gallons of fresh water for drinking, cleaning, growing food, making products and generating electricity. In every region of the country, the conservation and recycling of this vital resource is a key solution to achieving a sustainable future.

“We can do better” is the urgent message of the 2013 National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Last year, people in more than 1,000 cities took simple actions to save water and related energy expenditures, pledging to collectively reduce their water use by 4.7 billion gallons over one year.

The Wyland Foundation, supported by the National League of Cities and the Environmental Protection Agency, are again sponsoring prizes for residents in the most “water-wise” cities, based on pledges to be made in April. Last year, $50,000 in awarded prizes included a Toyota Prius, Lowe’s gift cards and 1,200 water-saving fixtures.

When mass transit isn’t an option, drivers have many ways to save money by coaxing more miles per gallon (mpg) from their vehicle. It’s easy to adopt some simple driving and maintenance habits.

Slow down.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), driving at 55 mph instead of 65 mph can improve gas mileage by as much as 15 percent.

Reduce excess weight. An extra 100 pounds of nonessential cargo in a vehicle could reduce mpg by up to 2 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Properly inflate tires. The increased surface area of the rubber in soft tires meeting the road creates ongoing drag and a greater demand on the engine.

Keep the engine tuned. Regularly check and refresh fluid levels, especially in colder regions where winter places additional stress on engine parts. While high-quality synthetic motor oil blends may protect the engine better than conventional oil, they don’t eliminate the need for regular oil changes, according to JiffyLube.com. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence notes that one misfiring spark plug can reduce fuel efficiency by up to 30 percent.

Avoid rapid accelerations and braking. The EPA estimates that about half of the energy needed to power a car is consumed during acceleration, and fuel economy can be improved by as much as 10 percent by avoiding unnecessary braking.

Keep the engine air filter clean. According to AAA.com, a clogged filter strains performance. In some cars, the filter can be easily checked by the owner; or drivers may ask a technician to do so during regular tune-ups.

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Better Barters

Swapping Trash for Fresh Produce Mexico City’s innovative monthly Mercado del Trueque (barter market) in Chapultepec Park is a winning trifecta for citizens, local vegetable and plant vendors and the city’s secretariat of the environment. There, residents can exchange cardboard, paper, glass, aluminum, plastic bottles, electronic devices and other waste for paper chits that are redeemed at kiosks for vouchers worth points.

The traders can then use the vouchers to buy tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, lemons and other produce from participating farmers from surrounding districts. Mexico produces 40 million tons of garbage annually, but only recycles about 15 percent. With this barter system, farmers have gained a new place to sell their produce and earn extra income, while the materials collected are processed for industrial reuse.

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Toilet to Table Fertilizing Our Food with Human Waste

School Safeguard How to Build a Bike Train

In 1969, according to the National Center for Safe Routes to School, 48 percent of kids ages 5 to 14 regularly walked or biked to school. In 2009, it was just 13 percent. One major reason for the change is that parents don’t feel safe letting kids bicycle around town on their own. Bike trains—in which an adult chaperone rides a predetermined route, adding children along the way—can make it easier and safer for kids to get to school.

To start a DIY bike train, find a group of interested parents through school and neighborhood message boards and newsletters; assess the area to create routes; distribute flyers and get feedback; determine bike train dates and times; host a community meeting; and post selected routes online.

Source: Yes magazine

Coyote Ugly

Critters Becoming New Urban Pioneers Stray dogs and feral cats in our cities may be supplanted by raccoons, foxes and coyotes if current trends continue. Even mountain lions and bears are unexpectedly showing up in urban landscapes. Evidence suggests that clashes between humans and other predators will increase and potentially intensify.

Ohio State University Biologist Stan Gehrt stated, “The coyote is the test case for other animals,” at an EcoSummit 2012 conference in Columbus, Ohio. “We’re finding that these animals are much more flexible than we gave them credit for, and they’re adjusting to our cities.” Coyotes, commonplace around many metropolitan areas, don’t seem to mind the density, with some packs each confining themselves to a one-third-square-mile territory.

Eradication efforts have sometimes faltered, partially because of public backlashes sympathetic to wild animals, plus a pattern in which new coyotes tend to quickly move into areas where other animals have been evicted. Gehrt poses the question, “Are we going to be able to adjust to them living with us or are we not going to be able to coexist?”

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Using sewage sludge as fertilizer on the land that grows our food and feeds our livestock is legal, but critics question the safety of the practice. United Sludge-Free Alliance founder Darree Sicher says, “Most people flush the toilet and assume the waste is being taken care of properly, but many times, the industry is simply performing a toxic transfer.”

Everything that is flushed down the drains of residential and commercial properties combines at local water treatment plants, including chemicals, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, pathogens and poisons. Water is then treated and the extracted pollutants are concentrated in the residual sludge that remains.

The Environmental Protection Agency reports that more than 7 million tons of sludge (biosolids) are generated each year in the United States—half is applied to farms, parks, playgrounds, golf courses and forests in all 50 states. Biosolids are also sold as bagged fertilizer to homeowners.

Until the use of biosolids as fertilizer is more strictly regulated and foods are labeled as sludge-free, consumers should consider buying organic foods. When buying from local growers, ask about the use of biosolids on their fields.

Also, raise awareness among state and federal officials to outlaw such questionable practices and lobby local officials to continue the trend toward sludge-free public areas. A far safer use of waste is “poop to power” projects that harvest energy from sludge to produce heat, fuel and electricity, which Sicher reports have been widely used in Germany and Sweden for 30 years.

For more information, including sludge-free fertilizer brands and downloadable brochures, call 610-823-8258 or visit USludgeFree.org.

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Worse & Worse

Fracking Goes Radioactive Grassroots Environmental Education, based in New York state, where extensive underground hydraulic fracturing—known as fracking—is proposed for tapping pockets of natural gas, has issued a report exposing major radioactive impacts of the practice that’s underway in several states and planned for many more.

The Northeast’s Marcellus Shale region is coveted for its rich gas deposits trapped in a substrate far below the water aquifer.

Fracking not only uses toxic chemicals under high pressure that can contaminate drinking and groundwater— it can also release substantial quantities of deadly radioactive poisons, bringing them to the surface, where they have the potential to pollute air, water, soil, food crops and animal feed. The report notes that the radioactive material includes, for instance, carcinogenic radium-226, with a half-life of 1,600 years, which remains toxic for up to 32,000 years.

E. Ivan White, a staff scientist for 30 years on the congressionally chartered National Council on Radiation Protection, observes that such radioactive material could easily bio-accumulate over time and deliver a dangerous radiation dose to potentially millions of people long after drilling is completed.

He states, “Neither New York state nor the Nuclear Regulatory Commission would permit a nuclear power plant to handle radioactive material in this manner.”

Doug Wood, associate director of Grassroots Environmental Education and editor of the report, says, “Once radioactive material comes out of the ground… it is virtually impossible to eliminate or mitigate. Sooner or later, it’s going to end up in our environment and eventually, our food chain. It’s a problem with no good solution—and the [state] is unequipped to handle it.”

Wood believes that releasing radioactive radium from the ground is a moral issue. “We must not burden future generations with this. We must say ‘No.’ to fracking now,” he says, “and implement the use of sustainable forms of energy that don’t kill.”

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Household CLEANSE Banish these Five Chemicals for a Domestic Detox

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Guarding against pollution of indoor air is a good place to start; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ranked poor air quality among the leading environmental dangers, reporting links to many common health problems. Here’s how to rid the family home of the top five common household toxins.

Even at low levels, formaldehyde can cause eye, nose, throat and skin irritation; at its most malignant levels, it can cause severe allergic asthma, infertility and lymphoma, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Healthier choices: Switch to allnatural beauty products and cosmetics.

At minimum, check that compressed wood fibers don’t use a formaldehydebased chemical as a binding agent; better yet, choose natural, reclaimed wood for interior surfaces and furnishings.

Formaldehyde. Traces of this toxin, the same chemical used to embalm the deceased, pervade almost every room. “My clients are often shocked to learn that they likely ingest this toxic, cancer-causing chemical every day of their lives,” says P. Richelle White, a sustainable lifestyle coach and co-owner of Herb’n Maid, a green cleaning and concierge service in St. Louis. “Because formaldehyde is often an ingredient in everyday things like cosmetics, faux wood furniture and conventional cleaning products, they get a daily dose of it.”

Polyvinyl chloride. PVC is omnipresent and dangerous. Water bottles, nylon backpacks, pipes, insulation and vinyl tiles generally contain PVC, as well as almost anything waterproofed, such as baby changing mats and mattress covers. PVC usually contains plasticizers called phthalates, which are released over time; it also can chemically combine with other organic materials to produce toxic dioxin byproducts. According to Greenpeace and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), PVC byproducts and vapors are en-

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docrine disruptors that can mimic or block hormones in the body. In addition, the EPA has linked PVC to serious respiratory problems, immune suppression and cancer.

Healthier choices: Look for PVC-free plastics. When shopping for waterproofed items, choose those with coatings made from polyurethane or polyester.

Phthalates. A 2007 report by the NRDC notes that 12 out of 14 common brands of household air fresheners and room sprays contain phthalates, which people regularly inhale primarily because these chemicals prolong the time that products maintain their fragrance. In studies conducted by the World Health Organization, researchers concluded that consistent exposure to phthalates could increase the risks for endocrine, reproductive and developmental problems.

The majority of synthetic air fresheners were found to also emit significant amounts of terpene, a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can react with naturally occurring ozone to create formaldehyde.

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Healthier choices: Put boxes of baking soda in cabinets to absorb odors and scent interiors with all-natural oils and potpourri.

Chlorine. According to the American Lung Association, most conventional cleaning products include some chlorine, with large concentrations in bleach.

Inhalation of chlorine can irritate the respiratory system; prolonged exposure can lead to lung disease and asthma.

Healthier choices: Purchase chlorine-free cleaning products, especially chlorine-free bleach. Or make inexpensive solutions of white, distilled vinegar mixed with a little lemon for scent for a multipurpose, multi-surface cleaner; try baking soda as a scrubbing powder.

Volatile organic compounds. VOCs are emitted as harmful gases by a wide array of products including paints, lacquers and paint strippers; cleaning supplies; pesticides; carpets and furnishings; office copiers and printers, correction fluids and carbonless copy paper; plus graphics and craft materials that include glues and adhesives, permanent markers and photographic solutions. The EPA calculates that, “Concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher [up to 10 times] indoors than outdoors.”

Healthier choices: Look for VOC-free products and consider using organic clay paint, which has the added benefit of acting as an absorbent of toxic gases.

Most people spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors, where the air quality can be two to five times (and even up to 100 times) more polluted than the air we breathe outside, according to the EPA. “A simple solution is to open windows for a portion of each day or night to let in fresh air,” advises Loui.

Making these choices enables us to protect ourselves better at home.

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A comprehensive approach to treating psychological disorders must also include the diagnosis of any postural disorders. Failing to address bad posture or bad postural control in the brain may result in a failure to achieve a good clinical outcome especially when antidepressants are prescribed.

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onsuming food has such an enormous ripple effect that making small changes, one meal at a time, can reap big benefits. How we choose, prepare, cook, serve and preserve our food can improve nutrition, weight loss, cost savings and the environment.

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Choosing what we eat is critical. New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman believes that no food is absolutely off limits because, “It’s all in the way we use these things.” Yet, he adds, “The evidence is clear. Plants promote health.”

For the past few years, Bittman has experimented with eating vegan for breakfast and lunch, and then indulging at dinner. “It’s just one model of a new way of eating,” he says, “but it makes sense on many levels. By eating more plants, fewer animals and less processed food, I’ve lost 30 pounds and my cholesterol and blood sugar levels are normal again.”

When a friend sent him a 21stcentury United Nations study on how intensive livestock production causes more greenhouse gas emissions than driving a car, Bittman realized how a change of diet is a win-win for him and the environment.

For a wake-up call on how our food choices affect the planet, the Center for Science in the Public Interest offers a short quiz at Tinyurl.com/ EatingGreenCalculator.

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“One of the most ecologically conscious things you can do to make a great meal is prepare it with food that you grew yourself,” says New Yorkbased lifestyle writer Jen Laskey, who blogs at Frugaltopia.com. “Plant a small vegetable garden and a few fruit trees in your yard or join a local community garden. Even sprouting an herb garden on a windowsill will make a difference; plus, everyone in your household will appreciate the choice in fresh seasonings.”

Kansas City Star journalist Cindy Hoedel suggests planting parsley, basil, dill and other herbs every three to six weeks in eggshells in a sunny window after the outdoor growing season for a year-round tasty harvest.

When shopping, renowned activist, author and eco-stylist Danny Seo, of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, suggests bringing along reusable shopping bags and choosing local foods when possible, plus sustainable seafood and free trade, organic and hormone-free foods.

The Socially Responsible Agricultural Project offers more eco-shopping tips, such as carpooling grocery trips and avoiding products with more than five ingredients, at Tinyurl.com/ShopHealthier.

Prepare and Serve Righteously “On average, each person throws about $600 worth of food into the trash every year because of spoilage,” says Seo. Instead of rinsing food before storing, which causes more spoilage, he recommends cleaning it right before meal preparation.

Buying what’s in season (and thus less expensive) makes sense, advises Hoedel. “When you find fresh produce on sale, buy it in large quantities and boil it (one to five minutes, depending on how long the regular cooking time is), and then freeze it in glass containers. This saves money and plastic packaging waste.” Hoedel also likes to store lemon wedges, chopped onions and other leftovers in small glass jars instead of plastic bags.

Seo suggests using real dinnerware, glasses and utensils instead of

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“Adopt the traditional French practice of using—and reusing—a cloth napkin all week, or until it is too soiled to use,” she recommends. “Family members like to have a personal napkin ring. Each napkin gets shaken out and then rolled up in the ring for use at another meal.”

“Saving leftovers in the freezer helps keep it full (which helps it run more efficiently) and ensures future meals that require minimal energy to prepare,” advises Seo. Hoedel’s zero-waste tips, shared via Twitter, include making and freezing lots of end-of-season pasta sauce with tomatoes, peppers and basil.

Food can also be canned or pickled. Seattle cookbook author Kim O’Donnel, who founded Canning Across America and is known for her meatless recipes, says, “My only regret about canning is that I waited so long.

Learning how to extend the season of my favorite fruits and vegetables in a jar is one of the most gratifying and useful skills I’ve acquired as an adult.”

As green eating habits add up, Bittman says he enjoys… “a bit of self-satisfaction knowing that, by an infinitesimal amount, I’m reducing the pace of global warming. And I’m saving money by buying more ‘real’ food and less meat and packaged junk.”

Award-winning cookbook author Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com. natural awakenings

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positive choices and the necessary tools for problem solving.

“These elements enable students to take all that they learn and use it with reverence and a sense of responsibility,” says Weil.

Her institute offers the only master’s degrees in humane education that this approach requires, with complementary in-class and online programs for young people and adults.

Her determined vision is slowly becoming a reality as teachers become familiar with these concepts and integrate them into hands-on, project-based learning that crosses disciplines and better marries school experiences with real-life lessons.

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Make the Extraordinary Ordinary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Seymour Papert, a renowned educator and computer scientist, has conducted in-depth research in how worthy real-world topics get students excited about what they learn. They increase their tendency to dig more deeply and expand their interest in a wide array of subjects as they better retain what they learn, become more confident in trusting their own judgment and make the connections needed to broadly apply their knowledge. Young people learn how to collaborate and improve their social and group speaking skills, including with adults.

THE NEXT LEVEL Education for a More Sustainable World

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hat is the purpose of education?” That’s a question Zoe Weil frequently revisits with her workshop audiences. As co-founder and President of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE), Weil has spent most of her adult life researching the answer. Her conclusion is that the U.S. Department of Education’s present goal of preparing graduates to “compete in the global economy” is far too myopic for our times.

Weil’s firsthand research, which grounds her book, The Power and Promise of Humane Education, has led her to forward the idea that the goal should be inspiring generations of “solutionaries” prepared to joyfully and enthusiastically meet the challenges of world problems.

“I believe that it is incredibly irresponsible for America’s educators and policymakers not to provide people with the knowledge of interconnected global issues, plus the skills and tools to become creative problem solvers and motivated change makers in whatever fields they pursue,” says Weil.

Weil points to four primary elements that comprise a humane education: providing information about current issues in age-appropriate ways; fostering the Three C’s of curiosity, creativity and critical thinking; instilling the Three R’s of reverence, respect and responsibility; and ensuring access to both

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We need to build cases for environmental protection around broad-based community concerns like health, quality of life, the protection of watersheds and wildlife and the education of our children. Environmental issues are also social, economic and quality of life issues.

Our challenge is to bring life-sustaining principles into creative thinking for the long view, rather than the short term. ~ Terry Tempest Williams According to Papert, project-based learning improves test scores and reduces absenteeism and disciplinary problems.

“If schoolchildren are given the gift of exploration, society will benefit, both in practical and theoretical ways,” notes Papert. www.NAeastMichigan.com

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Papert’s observations were affirmed by middle school students at Voyagers’ Community School, in Farmingdale, New Jersey, in one of the IHE 10-week online classes—Most Good, Least Harm—in April 2012. “Initially, students were intimidated and underestimated their ability to express their thoughts and concerns or debate issues with the adult participants. That challenge faded quickly,” remarks Karen Giuffre, founder and director of the progressive day school.

Posing provocative questions like, “What brings you joy?” and engaging in conversations in subjects like climate change, racism, recycling, green energy, genocide and war challenged the students to step up to become respected equals. “This demanded a lot from these young people, because the experience wasn’t only about absorbing complex issues and developing an awareness of the material, political, economic and cultural world around them. It was also about how they probed their minds and emotions to determine where they stood on issues and what they could do to change their lifestyle, or that of their family and community, to make it more sustainable,” says Giuffre.

The students went on to help organize a peace conference that entailed 20-plus workshops to inspire an individual mindful awareness of peace that motivates and empowers the peacemaker within. It was intended to incite collective action across generations, explains Giuffre, and was followed by community service to people impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

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natural disasters and mitigation, global warming, education for all, biodiversity, ecosystem losses and global infectious diseases aren’t yet subjects found in a normal curriculum for grades five through nine. However, the Internetbased Challenge 20/20 program now has youth in nearly 120 independent and traditional schools throughout the United States working on solutions that can be implemented both locally and globally.

“Challenge 20/20 partners American schools at any grade level [K-12] with counterpart schools in other countries, free of cost,” explains NAIS Director Patrick Bassett. “Together, teams tackle real global problems while forming authentic bonds and learning firsthand about cross-cultural communication.” Qualifying students may have an opportunity to share their experiences at the association’s annual Student Diversity Leadership Conference.

In 2010, 11 students at the Fay School, in Southborough, Massachusetts, partnered with Saigon South International School (SSIS), in Vietnam. After a

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year of studying, raising awareness and brainstorming solutions for the global water deficit, Fay students focused on the challenges families in underdeveloped countries face that must walk miles to find clean, safe, water sources.

A taxing water-carrying experiment brought immediate appreciation for the difficulty of transporting water, prompting them to invent the Water Walker. The modified rolling cooler with heavy-duty straps attached can carry up to 40 quarts of water on large, durable wheels and axles designed to navigate rocky terrain.

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(NAIS) Challenge 20/20 are developing what Peggy Holman describes as “change literacy”, the capacity to be effectively present amid a changing set of circumstances. Holman, an adjunct professional lecturer at American University’s School of Public Affairs, in Washington, D.C., is co-founder of the Open Space Institute-US, which fosters whole-system engagement, and author of Engaging Emergence.

“Conversational literacy—the capacity to talk and interact in creative ways with others that are very different from us—is our birthright. However, change literacy, a necessary skill for future leaders, is learned via curiosity,” advises Holman. “In my experience, children grasp it more quickly than adults, because authentic expression and curiosity come naturally to them.

Children don’t have a long history, and so are naturally more present when engaged in exploring things that matter.”

Global problems of deforestation, peacekeeping, conflict prevention, terrorism, water pollution and shortages,

“Transformative learning, which is vital to the learning journey, goes beyond the acquisition of information,” says Aftab Omer, Ph.D., president of Meridian University, in Petaluma, California, and founder of its formative Institute of Imaginal Studies. “In informational learning, we acquire facts, concepts, principles and even skills, but in transformative learning, we are cultivating capacities. This is how certain capabilities become embodied in us, either as individuals or as human systems,” he advises.

Portrait artist Robert Shetterly tours with his series of more than 100 portrait paintings in traveling exhibits titled Americans Who Tell the Truth. They are helping individuals learn to embody patience, perseverance and compassion, while enhancing their understanding of sustainability, social justice, civic activism, democracy and civil rights, via both historical role models and contemporary mentors such as environmental activ-

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ist Bill McKibben, conservationist Terry Tempest Williams and renowned climate scientist James Hansen.

“We don’t need to invent the wheel, because we have role models that have confronted these issues and left us a valuable legacy,” remarks Shetterly.

In 2004, he collaborated to produce a companion curriculum with Michele Hemenway, who continues to offer it in Louisville, Kentucky, elementary, middle and high schools.

Hemenway also teaches Art in Education at Jefferson Community & Technical College and 21st-Century Civics at Bellamine University, both in Louisville.

Out of many, she shares a particularly compelling example of a student transformed due to this learning method: “I taught a young girl studying these true stories and portraits from the third through fifth grades when she took her place in a leadership group outside the classroom. Now in middle school, she is doing amazing things to make a difference in her community,” says Hemenway.

Reflecting on her own life, deciding what she cared about most and what actions she wanted to take, plus her own strengths, helped the student get a blighted building torn down, document and photograph neighborhood chemical dumping and have it stopped and succeed in establishing a community garden, a factor known to help reduce crime.

Among Shetterly’s collection is the portrait of John Hunter, a teacher in Charlottesville, Virginia, who devised the World Peace Game for his fourth grade students. Children learn to communicate, collaborate and take care of each other as they work to resolve the game’s conflicts. The game triggers an eight-week transformation of the children from students of a neighborhood public school to citizens of the world.

Demonstrating transformational learning at its best, they experience the connectedness of the global community through the lens of economic, social and environmental crises, as well as the imminent threat of war. Hunter and his students are now part of a new film, World Peace and Other 4th-Grade

Achievements, which reveals how effective teaching can help unleash students’ full potential.

Professor Emeritus Peter Gray, of Boston College, who researches comparative, evolutionary, developmental and educational psychology, believes the transformational method will be accepted as part of the increased demand to integrate enlightened educational approaches in public schools. The author of Free to Learn notes, “A tipping point can occur. It’s happened before, when women won the right to vote, slavery was abolished and recently when gays

were openly accepted in the military.”

Weil agrees that when more individuals commit to working toward a sustainable and just world, it will happen. “What’s more worthy of our lives than doing this work for our children and coming generations?” she queries.

“How can we not do this for them if we love them?”

Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer.

For recorded source interviews and additional perspective, visit her website, ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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The Paleo Diet for Modern Times Our Paleolithic Ancestors Provide a Guide to Proper Nutrition

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ranks right up there with global warming as an issue which needs our immediate attention and a strong plan as to how quickly we can remedy this situation. Cutting down trees for agriculture and failure to replenish soils has led to the collapse of civilizations.

At present the United States has lost approximately 50 million acres of topsoil with another 100 million acres at risk. This is due to poor farming practices and the cultivation of monocrops such as corn, wheat and soy, all of which deplete nutrients from the soil.

There is now much data on the subject of soil depletion. If livestock are fed a diet of grains grown from nutrient deficient soils, this diet will not give adequate nourishment for the animals.

Subsequently, if we are eating these animals and their milk, cheese, butter and egg products, then consequently these foods will not contain the essential minerals and nutrients to promote our heath as well. It stands to reason that neither animals nor humans can eat a sufficient amount of low mineral plant foods and get enough nutrients to sustain a well-functioning metabolism. Therefore, we must feed our farm animals grasses that are grown in nutrient rich soils.

In trying to approximate the paleo diet for our modern times, with its undisputed health advantages, we must choose carefully which foods to consume.

One of the most important choices is grass-fed meat which retains the omega-3 fatty acid balance necessary for heart and brain health. The definition of grass-fed is that ‘ruminants’, which include cattle, bison, yak and sheep, have consumed nothing but mother’s milk and fresh grass or dried grass hay from birth to slaughter for the duration of their lives. Unfortunately some products are marketed as grass-

He compared those groups that he ancestral human diet was, of followed their traditional diets, which necessity, the natural foods that provided them with good health, sound were available and consumed by bodies and perfect teeth and bones, to evolving humans over a more than two those groups that had already been inmillion year old time span. This evolufluenced by the increased consumption tionarily successful way of eating was of the western diet.

In every instance not a fad diet, but was essential to our where the western diet had been adevolution. According to many studies opted, Dr. Price noted cavities, crooked there is now much supporting evidence teeth, malformed dental arches and that the diet of our paleolithic ancestors tuberculosis. may be a guide to the proper nutrition Historically, the first major change of modern humans as well. in the human diet began with the culBy studying human remains and tivation of grains, about ten thousand the diets of modern day hunter-gatheryears ago.

The cultivation of grains, and ers, evolutionary biologists have gained the advent of animal husbandry, led to insights into the evolutionary human a widespread replacement of an animal diet. All ancestral diets shared certain and fish based diet with cereal grains key foods which were limited to wild and dairy. animals, (especially the brains, bone Subsequently, the Industrial Revomarrow, fats and organs), fish and shelllution led to the onset of advances in fish, foraged wild plants, eggs, insects, crop manipulation, intensive animal nuts, seeds and wild berries. This diet rearing practices, and food processing, (high in omega-3 fatty acids), provided all of which radically reduced both the the nutrient dense balance for the critiqualitative and quantitative balance of cal metabolic processes which allowed omega-3 fatty acids in the food supply. our ancestors to thrive and pass on their Grains are now accepted as the ‘supergenes to subsequent generations. food,’ but are they really that healthy? It Early humans were hunter-gatheris now known that grains contribute to ers and were similar to some modern a mineral deficient diet and to weight day, twentieth century indigenous gain and diabetes. groups that have been studied, at least One of the most serious problems prior to their adoption of the western confronting us now is the depletion diet of refined, ‘processed’ foods. of minerals from our soils. This threat One of the most famous studies of indigenous nutrition was done

by Weston A. Price D.D.S., author of, Nutrition and Physical Degeneration.

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In the near future consumers will be able to purchase products that are certified and which will be identified with the American Grassfed Association logo.

In the meantime ask for exclusively grass-fed, no grain finishing at all, when purchasing these products. Talk to your local farmer’s market producer about the way he raises his animals. Ask the man at your local meat counter to provide exclusively grass-fed meat and pastured poultry. Pastured means the chickens really do get to run around in the sun and eat bugs and seeds.

Exclusively grass-fed meat, pastured poultry and dairy products, organic (non-GMO) vegetables, nuts, seeds and berries, will best replicate the diet of our ancestors. We can still adapt this way of eating to our modern tastes to make it interesting and delicious.

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inspiration In 1968, 45 percent of the old-growth forests in the

Earth Music Saving Nature’s Wild Symphony

contiguous United States were still standing; by 2011 it was less than 2 percent.

by Bernie Krause

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e may be drawn to the sounds of waves or woodland streams or beguiled by the subtle winds and creature voices of the desert or mountains. Whatever captures our imagination, as we actively listen, something in a wild animal’s repertoire will cause us to catch our breath.

Nature teems with a vigorous resonance that is as complete and expansive as it is delicately balanced.

Every place on the planet populated by plants and wild animals is a concert hall, with a unique orchestra performing an unmatched symphony. Each resident species possesses its own preferred sonic bandwidth—to blend or contrast—akin to how stringed, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments stake out acoustic territory in an orchestral masterpiece.

Into Earth’s daily round are embedded the dawn and daytime, evening and nighttime choruses. Whatever the purpose of a creature’s aural signal— mating, protecting territory, capturing food, group defense, play or social contact—it must be audible and free from human acoustical interference if

the species is to successfully function.

During the last half of the 20th century, I recorded the wild sounds of more than 15,000 species and 4,500 hours of natural ambience. Nearly 50 percent of these land, sea and sky habitats have since then become seriously compromised, if not biophonically silent. The loss of representative habitats due to human presence and noise has resulted in declines in the density and diversity of creatures large and small that contribute to healthy natural soundscapes.

Fortunately, in the absence of human habitation, these places can become lively again. Fellow British soundscape ecologist Peter Cusack wrote of the restoration of wildlife 20 years after the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe in the Ukraine: “Animals and birds absent for many decades— wolves, moose, white-tailed eagles, black storks—have moved back, and the Chernobyl [human] exclusion zone is now one of Europe’s prime wildlife sites.

The species-rich dawn chorus is one of Chernobyl’s definitive sounds… its nighttime concerts equally spectacular.”

Before the forest echoes die, we may want to step back for a moment and listen carefully to the chorus of the natural world where rivers of sound flow, ranging from crickets, frogs and insects to wrens, condors, cheetahs, wolves—and us. Otherwise we are denying ourselves the fullest experience of that which is essential to our spiritual and psychological health.

The whisper of every leaf and creature’s song implores us to love and care for the delicate tapestry of the biophony that was the first music our species ever heard. It told us that we are part of a single, fragile biological system; voices in an orchestra of many, with no more important cause than the celebration of life itself.

Adapted excerpt from The Great Animal Orchestra, by Bernie Krause, used with permission of Little, Brown and Company.

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He remarks, “It quickly became apparent that the main issues people face are the mental things, what is happening in their heads.” Chiplin recalls watching runners fall from the peak capabilities they had reached after training hard for endurance events as their mileage tapered off in the final days before the race. Similarly, he thinks the sort of “negative visualization” he witnessed can have a similar impact on everyday life events, such as exams, interviews and job achievement.

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ast winter, Terry Chiplin went for an early morning run near his Colorado home. Snow crunched as his sneakered feet hit the front porch of his mountain lodge, tucked into a secluded forest. Evergreen boughs glistened in the sun, drooping slightly from the weight of the sparkling white powder.

The running coach smiled as he lifted his face to the sky, welcoming the large, wet flakes that kissed his face.

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Practicing helpful visualization techniques consistently in daily life can lead to better returns across the board, not just in athletics, according to Terry Orlick, a performance consultant from Ottawa, Ontario, and author of many self-improvement books, including Embracing Your Potential and In Pursuit of Excellence.

Orlick has worked with people from many walks of life that use imagery in their quest for improvement, including surgeons, musicians, pilots, dancers, astronauts and CEOs. When working with Canadian Olympic teams, Orlick found that 99 percent

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Studies have linked imagery and improved performance in a variety of sports. For instance, researchers found that golfers that used visualization and positive self-talk improved their putting performance (Journal of Sports Science & Medicine). Another study showed an increase in confidence among novice female rock climbers, leading to better performance (Journal of Sport Behavior).

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“If they offered it, we tried it,” says Lisa.

“Our family regularly debates our favorite memories.”

While they hiked and explored natural rock formations at every opportunity—including New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns, Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave, South Dakota’s Wind Cave and California’s Yosemite—the gals also liked to ride horses while the guys fly fished. “One of my favorite moments was when Tanner and I hiked a Colorado trail to a pristine lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, where he caught his first trout,” recalls Scott.

“I never give the same answer as to the best experience or best park,” adds Tanner, citing Yellowstone, in Wyoming, and Wrangell-St. Elias, in Alaska, as particularly spectacular, partly for their distinctive wildlife. His favorite anecdote? “When I was little, I stared down a barracuda in the Dry Tortugas, off the coast of South Florida, wildly pointing it out to Dad, who was calmly photographing itty-bitty fish and never saw it.”

“It’s so cool to get close to a big animal,” says Peyton, recalling when she and Mom were sea kayaking Alaska’s Glacier Bay near a humpback whale. “I thought we were going to end up in the whale’s mouth,” she laughs.

The family agrees that their longest expedition—eight Alaskan parks in three weeks—was extraordinary. “We had to fly into the Arctic Circle on a float plane and walk the ice using crampons,” Peyton notes about their visit to the remote Gates of the Arctic and Kobuk Valley, among America’s least-visited parks, in contrast to the most-visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park, straddling Tennessee and North Carolina.

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“Getting back to basics has been really good for our family, part of the glue that binds us together.”

She says her growing children learned to be brave and patient, help fellow travelers and be happy without cell phones. “We moved away from immediate gratification to focusing on a greater good,” remarks Lisa. “We enjoy interacting and doing simple things together.”

The family assesses its national parks tour as affordable, accessible and affecting how they experience life as a software engineer (Scott), physical education teacher (Lisa) and student athletes (Tanner and Peyton). They are pleased to be counted among the innumerable national park visitors that have benefited since the inception of what Ken Burns’ video series characterizes as America’s Best Idea. Lisa sums it up: “You don’t have to do it as big as we did to get big out of it.”

S. Alison Chabonais is the national editor of Natural Awakenings.

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hronic pain is becoming epidemic in our society today.

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These steps in the growth in infrastructure are easing Americans’ transition from gas-powered to electric and hybrid cars. Already, more than 7,000 public charging stations dot the country, from Custer, Washington, to Key West, Florida (plan a route at Tinyurl. com/MobileChargingStations). Meanwhile, most EV owners simply charge up at home.

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The need for regular recharging, a former obstacle for deploying electric buses for public transportation, has been cleared by Utah State University’s (USU) Aggie Bus. The groundbreaking, all-electric bus has a plate that draws off electricity across an air gap when it pauses over another plate installed at a bus stop. In mid-2013, WAVE, Inc., the university’s offshoot company behind the project, will launch a commercial on-campus demonstration in partnership with the Utah Transit Authority, via a 40-foot-long transit bus and 50 kilowatts of wireless power transfer.

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Healing the Ecosystem Within A Conversation with Bioneers Co-Founder Nina Simons

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Bioneers co-founder Nina Simons, co-editor of Moonrise: The Power of Women Leading from the Heart, talked with Natural Awakenings about the role each of us plays today in creating a more sustainable tomorrow.

How can we be hopeful about the state of the Earth?

I feel that we each need to cultivate a balanced view. It’s important to hold what I call a “both/and” awareness, which recognizes how seriously our planet’s life support systems are compromised and how intensive the demand is for us to engage in reversing their deterioration. At the same time, I remain deeply hopeful, because so many people are awakening to the urgency of the issues we face and many more are now mobilizing to act in positive ways.

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Each of us would benefit from limiting our daily media intake, because it influences our inner story and impacts how we nourish our psyches, stories and visions.

One of the greatest medicines for despair is action. When we act on behalf of what we love and those in need, it can help restore gratitude, a sense of faith and a more balanced view. That’s why natural disasters often elicit the best kinds of responses human beings can offer: compassion, empathy and a desire to generously contribute to solutions.

To what extent does healing the Earth depend on healing ourselves?

We co-created the current political, economic, energy, industrial and food production systems based on competition and hierarchies that are wreaking havoc on Planet Earth and on our collective quality of life and future survival. As long as we participate in them, we perpetuate them. We have an immense opportunity to reinvent our selves and society’s systems right now.

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Isn’t there often a conflict between what people believe and what they do?

We each contain a complex ecosystem within us. The more we can become conscious of cultivating ourselves to be authentically and fully in heartfelt service to what we love, the better we can show up on behalf of the Earth and the people and creatures with whom we share it as home.

Do you see women playing a particular role in this transformation?

While every person is a unique mix of both masculine and feminine qualities, I think that women as a whole have a deeply embedded coding that inclines us to be especially strong in caring, compassion and collaboration.

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Organic Gardening: Disease & Pest Control – 6-8 pm .Rid your garden of those pesky bugs and prevent disease without the use of synthetic chemicals. $25. Mott Community Education, LAPEER. 810-667-6546.

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CLARKSTON St. Daniel Church Cushing Center, 7010 Valley Park Drive, NW corner of Miller and Holcomb. Registration preferred. FREE, but donations are appreciated. Sponsored by: Wild Ones, North Oakland Chapter. Info: Laura 248-454-6300

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Horticulture Practices for the Home Gardener – 6-8 pm. Basic principles of design, site preparation, plant selection, planting, pruning and mulching.

This course will also offer some tips on Integrated Pest Management with supplemental materials. $25. Mott Community Education, LAPEER. 810667-6546.

Natural Sleep Aids – 6:30-8:30 pm. Having trouble falling or staying asleep, try something natural. $25. Mott Community Education, LAPEER, 810667-6546.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Explore the World of Whole Trade Coffee for a Cause! - 10am-1pm. ALL proceeds go to our Whole Planet Foundation; your donation is tax deductible and will help to empower entrepreneurs in the global community! Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, TROY. 248-649-9600.

Natural weight loss - 11-12pm. Change your brain, Change your weight.Could your brain be causing you to overeat?Nat'l expert, Bethany Perry of MI says there are 5 kinds of overeaters. FREE. Better Health Market, 33452 Van Dyke Rd, STERLING HEIGHTS. Better Health 586-498-0525. See ad page 53.

Earth Hour Celebration - 7:30-9:30pm. Annual Earth Hour Event. Guest teacher Val Weir. Kundalini yoga to live music & Gong meditation. Tea & treats after. register on line. Space limited! $20. House of Yoga, 2165 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Dave & Abby 248-556-0992. See ad page 62.

TUESDAY, APRIL 2 VegMI Presents: Vegan 101 - 7pm. Join VegMichigan for this monthly event, which will include a cooking demonstration and samples.

Long-time VegMichigan members will discuss how easy it can be to transform a standard meal to a delicious, vegan option. FREE. Registration required at our Customer Service desk. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS. 248-371-1400.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 Healthy Eating 101 - 7pm. Learn about healthy eating, shopping and cooking! Recipes will be available for several healthy alternatives to traditional dishes that are sure to please. FREE. Registration required 24-hours in advance at our Customer Service Desk. Space limited. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS. 248-371-1400.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 9 Essential Oil 101 - 6:30-7:30pm. Bring your health ailment & we’ll help find the essential oil that will help you heal naturally, safely, and effectively.

This is a great INTRO class! $5. Soothe Your Soul, 2B S. Washington, OXFORD. Hannah Schroeder 248-236-9855.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11 Learn the Importance of Detoxification 6:30-8:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN, FirstLine Therapy Coordinator, will cover the reasons for detoxification, methods available and the benefits. $25. The Downing Clinic, CLARKSTON, 248625-6677. See ad page 9.

Juicing for Health with Anca - 7pm. Learn about juicing's powerful benefits & see how to juice in this amazing demo led by wheatgrass & sprouts grower Anca Iordachianu. $5 Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS. 248-371-1400. See ad page 59.

Community Support Day for Sierra Club - Join us in supporting The Sierra Club by shopping in any of our three Metro Detroit locations today, when 5% of our sales will be donated to them. Whole Foods TROY. 248-649-9600.

Radioactive Waste in Michigan - 7:30-8:45pm.

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FREE. Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave, BLOOMFIELD HILLS. Julie Wang 248-854-2195.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Satsang - 7:30-9pm. Join us for an evening of exploration of our Chakra energy system guided by House Of Yoga teacher, Jeremy. Free, all welcome.

FREE. House Of Yoga, 2965 W 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992.

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Henna Party - 7-9:30pm. Enjoy an evening exploring Henna. Sandy Rippetoe, henna artist will share info, materials & skills. You can also tour the enchanting Strawbale Studio. $25. Strawbale Studio, call for directions, OXFORD. Deanne Bednar 248-628-1887.

SATURDAY APRIL 6 Taste of Argentina Wines! - 2-4pm. We are celebrating all of the wonderful flavors Argentina produces! The unique climate and geography of Argentina bring us many wonderful wines; stop by and sample a few of our favorites. Must be 21 years of age or older to sample. Whole Foods TROY. 248-649-9600.

Reiki Meditation & Share - 7:30-9:30pm.

Participate in the giving & receiving of the healing energy flow of Reiki in a supportive enviorment. Open to those attuned to any level of Reiki. $25. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

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Green Lecture Series - 12pm. FREE. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS. 248-371-1400.

Sidewalk Astronomy - 6-10pm. Join an interpreter at the Thomas S. Welsh Activity Center for astronomy programs and activities, including solar viewing on the plaza. Then, as the sun dips below the horizon, walk out to the plaza for some nighttime viewing. This free program is for ages 8 years and older. Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center located near MOUNT CLEMENS. 586-463-4332.

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SUNDAY APRIL 7 LOVE your Home Planet Earth - 2-4pm. Stop in to learn safe cleaning methods for you and your entire family; learn about our NEW Eco-Scale for cleaning products making ingredients completely transparent. Enter for a chance to win our Spring Cleaning Make-over. See in-store for details, no purchase necessary, one entry per customer please.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Simple Delicious Raw - 10-11am. Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body to learn about raw & living foods & how to easily incorporate more fresh uncooked foods into your daily diet. $10. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, ROCHESTER HILLS. Service Desk 248-371-1400. See ad page 7.

Runners & Walkers-Mind/Body - 1-3pm. Learn to incorporate the mind/body practice of Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi into your form & training for running & walking, all levels welcomed. $25. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 62.

SUNDAY APRIL 14 Meet the Farmer W/Thomas Organic Creamery - 1-5pm. Come out and meet the farmer of the famous Thomas Organic Creamery in Michigan!

Harley will be in store to hand out samples of their Organic Grass Fed milk and yogurt products; stop in for samples and get your questions answered straight from the farmers! Whole Foods TROY. 248-649-9600.

MONDAY, APRIL 15 Self Hypnosis for Comfortable Childbirth - 7pm.

Join HypnoBirthing Mom Janice Rex-Weaver of Peaceful Birthing, as she shares why a relaxed body experiences comfortable childbirth and how fear affects labor and intensifies sensations while birthing. FREE. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS. 248-371-1400.

TUESDAY, APRIL 16 Movie Night - 'Doctored' - 7-8pm. Light healthy snacks provided. Limited Seating, must RVSP. FREE. Bence Chiropractic Wellness Center, 39573 Mound RD, STERLING HEIGHTS. Caroline 248-608-6589. See ad page 23.

Relief From Chronic Pain! - 6:30-7:30pm. This class focuses on essential oils & supplements geared to relieve individuals of chronic pain & inflammation, bringing the body back to homeostasis $5. The Minds Eye, 81 Macomb Place, MOUNT CLEMENS. Dena Holmes 248-3033611. See ad page 54.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 Digestion Issues? – Nothing Working? - 7- 8:15pm Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist will discuss hidden causes of… Acid Reflux, Crohn’s, Gas, Bloating, Diarrhea! Don’t let digestive problems rule your life! Attend this seminar and learn drugless solutions. FREE. Vitamin Shoppe, ROCHESTER HILLS. Call 248-879-1900 to register.

FRIDAY, APRIL 19 Nature's Medicine Cabinet - Learn how Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils can change you and your family...safe non-toxic Headache, Fever, Flu, Colds, Sinus, cuts, pain, aches, the list is endless. TROY. Call for information/FREE registration: 248-953-9402.

Unique Clinical Massage Tx - 7-9pm. Describe Indian Head Massage. Identify the meaning of Scar Therapy work.Understand massage protocol for Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral

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Neuropathy. $5. Beaumont Hospital , 3601 W. Thirteen Mile, ROYAL OAK, Michigan Holistic Nurses Association. Alice Goodall 586-646-0066.

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A Taste of Spring Wine Tasting - 6:30pm.

Experience a variety of wines from around the world and gourmet hors d’oeuvres. All proceeds will benefit RARA SCAMP, an area summer camp for persons with special needs. $25/advance, $30/door.

Held at the beautiful River Crest Banquet Center, ROCHESTER HILLS. Info: 248-656-8308.

Partner Yoga Just for Fun! - 7:30-9pm. Build trust, strength and awareness in this fun and frolicsome evening of Partner Yoga! All levels of experience welcome. $15. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.

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Yoga: The Breath & the Bandhas - 7:30-9:30pm.

Develop an understanding of how the breath and the physical "energy locks" support our practice of yoga.

The yoga practice is suitable for everyone. $15.00.

Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 62.

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If you experience any of these symptoms Arthritis, Loss of Focus, Allergies, Loss of Libido, Autoimmune Disorders, Ovarian Cysts, Bone Loss, PMS, Fatigue and depression, Skin Conditions, Fibromyalgia Sleep Problems, Fibrocystic Breasts, Urinary Tract Problems, Hot Flashes, Water Retention, Headaches, Weight Gain around waist, or Hypothyroidism.

Then find out how “Balancing your Hormones” can help you. At the FREE Better Health seminar you will learn: 1)Natural Alternatives to HRT, 2) How to have healthy bones throughout your life, 3)What nutrients can help nourish your skin to bring out a youthful glow, and 4) What you eat can either zap or pump you with energy.

12:30-1:30pm - Better Health Market, 2053 South Telegraph Road BLOOMFIELD HILLS. 248-334-9500.

6:30-7:30pm - Better Health Market 42875 Grand River Ave NOVI. 248-735-8100.

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Earth Day Sustainable Wines Sampling - 2-4pm.

As part of our store wide Earth Day Celebration, we are featuring and sampling Girasole Vineyard wines, made from certified organic grapes grown on the rolling bench lands of Redwood Valley in Northern California. Also other Sustainable and Organic wines; stop in and enjoy a sample. Must be 21 years or older to sample. Whole Foods TROY. 248-649-9600.

Earth Day Volunteer Workday - 10am. Open to Scout groups or individuals, each will be assigned a project appropriate to age, ability and interests.

A lunch is provided for volunteers. Registration required. Historic Center of Wolcott Mill Metropark in RAY TOWNSHIP. 586-749-5997.

Earth Day Cleanup - 9 am-noon. Help us get the farm grounds cleaned up for the upcoming summer season. Numerous tasks will need to be done outdoors. Bring your rakes, gloves, garden tools, sunscreen and a smile. Participants will be provided lunch and free wagon ride. Please call to register. Farm Center of Wolcott Mill Metropark in Township 586-752-5932.

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Keep it Clean for Earth Day - 1 pm. Join the park and celebrate Earth Day by lending a helping hand.

A park-wide cleanup effort will give you and Mother Nature something to feel good about. Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center near LAKE please call 248-625-7280.

WHITE LAKE, 23rd Annual Earth Week Clean Up Day - 9am2pm. Help keep our park beautiful and safe for people and wildlife! Participants will check in first thing in the morning for area assignments then meet back at the maintenance building for lunch. They can also choose to go back out again in the afternoon. Adults and children ages 9+. Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center located near CLEMENS 586-463-4332.

MOUNT CLEMENS. GreenFest at the Detroit Zoo! - 9am-3pm. and Sun 4/21. Whole Foods Market is teaming up with the Detroit Zoological Society to host its first GreenFest, a 2-day Earth Day celebration, at the Detroit Zoo. Live entertainment and activities. Discounted admission of $8 for each guest who turns in a Green Zoo survey; Detroit Zoo Members free, but are encouraged to participate in the Green Zoo survey as well. Whole Foods TROY. Info: 248-649-9600.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Earth Day EcoFair - 12pm – 3pm. Come visit us under the green tent as we share some fantastic green living tips and feature some of our favorite eco-friendly products! FREE. Whole Foods ROCHESTER HILLS. 248-371-1400.

Crystals: Beyond the Beauty - 1-3pm. Learn the benefits & energy of crystals. Go beyond their beauty to explore how their energy can help us with money, relationships and much more. $25. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 62.

Earth Day Celebration-A Tribute to Our Planet - 1-4pm. Stop in to learn safe cleaning methods for

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you and your entire family PLUS we have special guests from Troy Nature Society! The Troy Nature Society will be in store offering quick easy tips for home, work and garden to help Mother Earth and protect our wildlife. FREE giveaways while supplies last. Whole Foods TROY. 248-649-9600.

VegFest Taste fest and Expo - 11am-5pm. Meateaters, vegetarians, raw-foodies, and vegans alike Carefully chosen speakers, sit in on cooking demonstrations, and enjoy vegan samples. Stop by the Whole Foods Market booth for tasty samples and healthy eating information. In addition, Whole Foods Market’s very own Healthy Eating Specialist, Jan Kemp, will host a cooking demonstration.

Suburban Collection Showcase Collection, 46100 Grand River, NOVI. See ad page 33.

Organic Lawn Care Info - 11am-5pm. Visit our exhibition space. FREE info. A-1 Organic Lawns exhibit, VegFest, NOVI. Info: Jeff 248-889-7200.

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Earth Day Plastic Bag Round Up - Stop in and get a free recycled tote bag when you bring in 10 or more plastic bags to recycle. No purchase necessary, one bag per customers while supplies last. Whole Foods TROY. 248-649-9600.

Raw Food Basics: Milks - 7-8pm. Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body for this series designed specifically for raw food newbies. Learn to make milks from nuts, seeds & coconut. $10. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, ROCHESTER HILLS. Customer Service 248-371-1400. See ad page 7.

Digestion Issues? – Nothing Working? - 78:15pm. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist will discuss hidden causes of… Acid Reflux, Crohn’s, Gas, Bloating, Diarrhea! Don’t let digestive problems rule your life! Attend this seminar and learn drugless solutions! FREE. ºWhole Foods, ROCHESTER HILLS. Call 248-879-1900 to register.

TUESDAY, APRIL 23 STRESS The 'Silent' Killer - 67pm. Talk & Complimentary Dinner (value $85) by Dr. Pavel Bence, DC, CCWP, Nat’l key note speaker, physician, wellness coach. Learn to recognize potential health problems before symptoms appear and how to prevent cancer and heart disease.

Complimentary gifts. Seating limited, RVSP. FREE. Bence Chiropractic Wellness Center, 39573 Mound Rd, STERLING HEIGHTS. Caroline 248-6086589. See ad page 23.

Essential Oil 101 - 6:30-7:30pm. Bring your health ailment & we’ll help find the essential oil that will help you heal naturally, safely, and effectively. This is a great INTRO class! FREE. Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave, WARREN. Dena Holmes 248-303-3611. See ad page 54.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 Nature's Medicine Cabinet - Learn how Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils can change you and your family...safe non-toxic Headache, Fever, Flu, Colds, Sinus, cuts, pain, aches, the list is endless. TROY. Call for information/FREE registration: 248-953-9402.

Raw Foods for Healing - 7-8pm. Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body & learn how to support your body’s natural healing process by eating clean, low-glycemic raw foods. 2/$10. Wheatgrass and Sprouts, 1925 West Maple RD, TROY. Deb Klungle 248-497-4189. See ad page 7.

Digestion Issues? – Nothing Working? - 78:15pm.Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist will discuss hidden causes of… Acid Reflux, Crohn’s, Gas, Bloating, Diarrhea! Don’t let digestive problems rule your life! Attend this seminar and learn drugless solutions! FREE! Vitamin Shoppe, TROY. 248-879-1900 to register.

ABC Wellness-Weight Loss Plan - 6-7:30pm. What is Preventing Your Weight Loss? Evaluate your Thyroid, Hormones, Adrenals, Metabolism, Leaky Gut, Yeast: For your Personal Program to Lose Weight FREE. ABC Wellness, 37300 Dequindre Rd Suite 102, STERLING HEIGHTS. Kia Ross 855-669-9355. See ad page 60.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Organic Lawn Care Info - 4-8pm. Also Sat & Sun 10am. Visit our exhibition space. FREE info.

A-1 Organic Lawns exhibit, MI Earth Day Fest, ROCHESTER HILLS. Info: Jeff 248-889-7200.

See Earth Day Fest ad back cover & A-1 ad page 7.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Wheatgrass Juice Tasting - 10am-1pm. 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, 2918 Walton Boulevard, ROCHESTER HILLS. Service Desk 248-3711400.

Yoga and The Nervous System - 1:30-2:30pm.

Using the tools of yoga to help reduce the symptoms of MS, fibromyalgia, diabetes, neuropathy and more.

No experience necessary; chairs provided. $20.

Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 62.

Lyme Disease Workshop - 1pm. Dr. Mark Morningstar explores the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments of Lyme disease. Marguerite deAngeli Library, 921 W. Nepessing St, LAPEER. Info: Rebekah’s Pure Living at 810-660-8585. See NewsBrief page 13.

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Demonstrations in Tai Chi hand and weapons forms. Through gentle, flowing movements, Tai Chi enhances balance and body awareness, and relaxes and strengthens the body and mind.

Saturday, April 27 - 10am-12pm FREE

Keller Elementary 1505 Campbell, ROYAL OAK

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Mike Cohen Kirtan Concert - 8-10pm. An evening of uplifting music & chant with healing mantras for body and soul. $20/$25 at door. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992. See ad page 62.

Makeover Your Medicine Cabinet - 1:30-2:30pm.

This class will teach you how ESSENTIAL OILS can replace many OTC & pharmaceutical drugs to help you heal naturally, safely, & effectively!

23&vandyke FREE. Compounding Pharmacy & Wellness CTR, 8170 23 Mile RD, SHELBY TOWNSHIP. Dena Holmes 248-303-3611. See ad page 54.

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Cafe Sunday - 11am-4pm. Sundays offering organic coffee and tea, with variaty of gluttan free organic vegan and raw treets to purchase to make your visit like a family visit. WiFi available. Bernies Best, 3370 Highland Rd, WATERFORD, 48328. Bernies Best 248-738-3734. See ad page 35.

Meditation & Study Group - 6-7pm. Learn how to start or keep your meditation practice, all levels welcome. Donation. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 62.

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.

Intermediate Vinyasa Flow Yoga - 6-7:15pm. A place to get comfortable with strong yoga practices, a good slow burn. $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-5638615. See ad page 62.

ON TARGET Basic Yoga - 7:30-8:45pm. Basic Yoga with a different focus each week. Learn how yoga can help it all $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-5638615. See ad page 62.

SUNDAY APRIL 28 Calling ALL Gardeners and Culinary Creators 1-4pm. We welcome Never Dull Mobile Sharpening Service from Munith. who will be on site and ready to sharpen (maximum) up to 3 utensils or gardening tools! Sharpened completely complimentary while you shop. Happy Spring from us to you! Whole Foods TROY. 248-649-9600.

MONDAY, APRIL 29 Herbal Medicine - 7-9pm. Class will focus on the practical use of herbs in your home, demonstrate use of the biofeedback & check deficiencies in your body. $20. SCS Community Education, 23055 Masonic Blvd, ST. CLAIR SHORES. Goodalls Herbs. SCS Community Ed 586-285-8880. See ad page 61.

Spring into Raw - 4-6pm. Visit raw food chef Deb Klungle of Nourished Body|Satisfied Soul & sample a delicious spring vegetable salad that you can easily make at home. Also Anca Iordachianu of Wheatgrass and Sprouts. Try her sweet wheatgrass juice & learn how she healed herself from cancer through green juicing & a raw food diet. Whole Foods TROY. 248-649-9600. See ad page 7.

THURSDAY, MAY 2 Girl's Night Out: Shop and Fun - 5-8pm. Shop for Mother's Day and Cinco de Mayo Fun. Jewelry Purses Oils Lotions Soaps Gifts plus Fat-Burning Coffee, Tea & Snacks. FREE. ABC Wellness, 37300 Dequindre Rd Suite 102, STERLING HEIGHTS. Kia 855-669-9355. See ad page 60.

THURSDAY, MAY 9 Better Health Now and for the Future - 6:308:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN and FirstLine Therapy Program Coordinator, will cover the elements and benefits of the program, which focuses on food, special testing and meeting your goals for a healthier life by using a personalized approach.

Conducted in both individual sessions and group meetings. $5 advance/$8 at door. Call to register.

The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, Ste, 100, CLARKSTON. 248-625-6677. See ad page 9.

Meatless Monday’s in April with Mood! - Join our famous Demo extraordinaire, Mood for some mouthwatering dinner options. Taste, learn and enjoy NEW spring recipes to warm you each week that help save on your wallet and help reduce your carbon footprint. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, TROY. 248-649-9600.

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 36.

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. FREE. St. JohnMac. 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

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 36.

Trade-In Tuesdays to Benefit HAVEN - 10am7pm. Trade in for some GREEN products for a GREAT cause. Each week we will be tackling a different topic, (Shampoo 4/2, Deodorant 4/9, Lip balm 4/16, Lotion 4/23). Simply bring in a NEW conventional version each week and we’ll replace it with an all-natural one for FREE. All NEW products will be donated to HAVEN, Oakland County’s only center for the treatment and prevention of domestic and sexual violence. Open or used products will NOT be accepted. Whole Foods TROY. 248-649-9600.

Monthly EFT Group - Second Tue 6-9pm. OAKLAND COUNTY. Details: Annette: 248-334-9214.

See ad page 59.

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.

markyourcalendar Women's Only Fitness

Good for beginners all the way to advanced.

Taught by Certified Black Belt Instructors, 10 years. Overall fitness classes that includes cardio, strengthening, stretching, Toning & TaeKwon Do. Punching & Kicking techniques.

Mondays & Wednesdays • 6-7pm

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.

Korean Martial Arts Institute 925 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer.

10 classes/$40 or $6 drop-in rates.

Info/RSVP: Ms. Janet 810-667-2101 For more information visit KMAI.net.

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YOGA for Men & Women - 6-7:30pm. Beginning & Intermediate. Bring your own mat or one provided. Taught by Chris Duncan, RYT 8 years Astanga Yoga. $12 drop in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin

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Calendar A wonderful resource for filling your workshops, seminars and other events.

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.

markyourcalendar Tai Chi Classes

Slow, graceful and rhythmic exercise, which originated in china. It is often referred to as meditation in movement or swimming in air and combines deep breathing, relaxation, concentration and slow, gentle, structured movement to exercise the body and mind and strengthen one's internal energy. Wear warm soaks or Tai Chi shoes and comfortable clothes.

Taught by Eric Scott, 22 years experience.

Tuesdays • 6:30-7:30pm Korean Martial Arts Institute 925 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer.

4 classes/$40 or $12 drop-in rates.

Info/RSVP: Ms. Janet 810-667-2101 For more information visit KMAI.net.

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

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

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

Emotions Anonymous - 7-8:30pm. The only requirement for EA membership is a desire to become well emotionally. Donations. Renaissance Unity, 11200 E. Eleven Mile Rd, WARREN. Info: Rosemary 586-776-3886.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous 9-10:30am. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. WATERFORD, at Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Rd. Info. 866-914-3663.

Certified Hypnotherapists Education and Networking Meeting - 1st Sat/9:30am-12pm. Certified Hypnotherapists graduated from a state licensed school of hypnosis welcome. Includes educational presentation, workbook and computer disk. First visit FREE. Clinical Hypnosis Professional Group, WARREN. Register 586-751-7500. See ad page 36.

Mommy & Me Yoga - 9:30-10:30am. Yoga for caregivers and littles, age 8 weeks-3 years, in a relaxed setting. $12. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARREN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615.

See ad page 62.

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Submit online: NAeastMichigan.com/classified-advertising. coLonIcs THE CENTER FOR NATURAL HEALING, in Royal Oak since 1991. Colonics, Massage, Infrared Sauna, Lymphatic Treatments, IACT Certified. 248-543-2020 www.NaturalHealing-MI.com.

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REIKI AND TOUCH FOR HEALTH. Deep relaxation, stimulates natural healing, complement conventional medicine.

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For rEnt - BusInEss RENT 1-2 ROOMS with Holistic MD. OK MD, DO, Chiropractic, Counselor, Acupuncture, Reflexology, etc. Sterling Heights 855-669-9355.

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FREE TRAINING! Dena Holmes. Email: dena@OilsForHealthyLiving.com.

OUR BUSINESS IS GROWING! We have an opening for an experienced,creative, professional floral designer. If you are friendly, motivated and skilled in floral design, this could be for you. Part time. Flexible hours. email n.t.florist@gmail.com or call 313-937-3858. nutrItIon CHRONIC LYME DISEASE: Seven Natural Steps to Reduce Symptoms" Free Hour Video. David Rodgers, M.S. Nutrition. nutrientbalance.com/lymevideos 248291-7722 oPPortunItIEs - BusInEss CAREER FRUSTRATED OR NEED 2ND INCOME? Finally In Michigan Advanced Stem Cell Technology Products! Fast Growing Global Company looking for outgoing, happy positive personalities to join our Michigan Team! All Natural life changing products! Excellent compensation plan! No experience necessary we will train. Email taislimpower@gmail.com or call Alma Marin 915-355-6053.

SEEKING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR for a cancer foundation. Please email your resume to the attention of: johnvoell@yahoo.com.

THE BALANCE MASSAGE THERAPY- Berkley, is accepting holistic/alternative practitioners/licensed and insured massage therapists as independent contractors.

Beautiful treatment rooms, reception area, large free parking lot. Call 248-542-3073.

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

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

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

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State of Michigan Registered, NCCAOM Certified. 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.

Computerized Allergy Te s t i n g / t r e a t m e n t s .

C e r t i f i e d i n N A E T, BioSet, JMT and BioKinetics. 11 years experience. Specializing in: Environmental allergies, food allergies/sensitivities, digestive issues, skin pro b le ms , h e a d a c h e s , fatigue and Candida.

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

acuPuncturE hEaLth aLLIancE Susan Burke, OMD, L.Ac 1890 Southfield Rd., Birmingham 248-582-8888

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

See ad page 32.

coMMunIty hEaLth acuPuncturE cEntEr

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

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

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

ayurVEDa troy FarWELL Ms raP hhP 115 S. Washington St. • Oxford OMWellnessInstitute.net 248-236-0027

Troy Farwell, MS HHP. R e g i s t e r e d Ay u r v e d i c Practitioner and Herbalist with over 10 years of holistic wellness counseling. Specializing in digestive, stress, sleep issues along with the popular rejuvenation program.

aLExanDEr tEchnIQuE caroL strozIEr • 248-885-0305

505 W. Breckenridge • Ferndale 586 Lakeside Park • Port Huron AlexanderTechniqueStudios.com CStrozier@AlexanderTechniqueStudios.com

SEEKING COMPASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS to provide companionship and emotional sup.port to the terminally ill patients throughout Lapeer, Oakland, Macomb, Genesee, Wayne, Livingston, and Monroe county. Info: Volunteer Coordinator, Hospice Compassus 248-355-9900. natural awakenings

The Thinking Person's Response to Pain & Stress Learn to identify, eliminate and prevent harmful postural habits that can cause, or aggravate, stress, pain or freedom of movement.

Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses. ~Alphonse Karr April 2013

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Bowen Therapy 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 12.

Van Every Chiropractic Center

Dr. Anna Saylor, DICCP Dr. Lara McMahon, DC 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 13.

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

Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. ~Bill Vaughan

Chiropractic Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

8293 Office Park Dr. • Grand Blanc 810-694-3576 • NWPRC.com

Dr. Morningstar is the developer of the TornadoSuit and ARC3D Scoliosis Therapy. His treatment approach has already received national media attention for it's long-term effectiveness. Preventing scoliosis surgery in children, and maximizing pain relief function in adult scoliosis patients. See ads pages 45 & inside back cover.

NUCCA Chiropractor

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

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Experience exceptional Chiropractic without any twisting, cracking or popping. Dr. Cramer is trained in the NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association).

Ta p i n t o y o u r h e a l e r within! Please visit www.

NUCCAInfo.com. See ad

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 their website at: WillsFamilyChiropractic.com. See ad page 11.

The use of solar energy has not been opened up because the oil industry does not own the sun. ~Ralph Nader

coaching / Counseling Life Coaching Melissa Gray Life Coaching by Melissa 248-320-2912 LifeCoachingByMelissa.com

Begin your journey to a better life today!

Contact me to discover the benefits of working with a life coach. Your first session is free.

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.

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The Mental Fitness Center

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

Oakland, Macomb, Livingston & St. Clair, MI

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 pg 36.

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 17.

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 21.

Digestive health TheDigestionDoctor.com

Dr. Christine Kaczmar 47729 Van Dyke Ave. • Shelby Township 586-685-2222

Founder of "14-Point Digestion Discovery System" Solutions for Diarrhea, IBS, Constipation, Colitis, etc.

When the source of stress is known, the treatment becomes obvious. Dr. Christine uses 100% natural digestive formulas to nourish your body back to health. See inside front cover.

To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour. ~William Blake

Education / schools NATURAL MEDICINE, MASSAGE THERAPY, ENERGY MEDICINE 734-769-7794 NaturopathicSchoolofAnnArbor.net

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

Please SCHEDULE, TUITION, CURRICULUM ON WEBSITE.

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oM WELLnEss InstItutE

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115 S. Washington St. • Oxford OMWellnessInstitute.net 248-920-6595

OM Wellness Institute is a Nationally Accredited school launching a Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) program with emphasis in herbology, ayurveda or aromatherapy. The program is virtual and

affordable.

Curious why the Wise Men brought Frankincense and Myrrh to the baby Jesus?

Why essential oils are mentioned 200 times in the Bible? Call for FREE "Missing Link" CD. (Income opportunities also available). See ad page 19.

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cathErInE hILKEr, oWnEr Creating Sanctuary 248-547-4965 www.CatherineHilker.com

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Annette R. Richards, LMSW, AAMET Level 3 Advanced Practitioner 248-334-9214 • AnnetteRichardsEFT.com

affordable fees.

Irene Marz Independent Distributor 810-691-1317 • HealthfulOils@gmail.com IreneMarz.VibrantScents.com

Life Coaching, Feng Shui and Space Purification services. Call today and make permanent positive changes in your home, business and life.

Experienced EFT Practitioner offering regular EFT groups to borrow benefits and individual sessions, weekdays, evenings and weekends to learn EFT for personal use;

QI hEaLInG sanctuary

LucKy’s naturaL FooDs, LLc Since 1974, 248-693-1209 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion Historic Business District LuckysNaturalFoods.com

W h o l e F o o d Vi t a m i n s , Minerals, Herbs, Homeopathy.

Supplement Savings Card, Organic Groceries, Wheat & Gluten-Free Products, Amish Poultry & Eggs, Fresh Amish Turkeys for the Holidays.Personalized service, knowledgable staff, special orders.

naturEs BEttEr Way

880 W. Dryden Rd., Metamora 810-678-3131 My4Life.com/NaturesBetterWay

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

We also carry top quality herbal and nutritional supplements.

WhEatGrass anD sProuts Anca & Gabriel • 248.822.9999 1925 West Maple Road, Troy WheatgrassAndSprouts.com

Learn about juicing's powerful health benefits and sample fresh delicious juices in Anca's classes.

We also sell juicers, wheatgrass, sprouts and growing supplies and offer free home delivery.

FItnEss/ MartIaL arts

Gary Blaze • 248-250-1831 2820 W Maple, Suite 232, Troy QiHealingSanctuary.com

KorEan MartIaL arts InstItutE

Qi Healing Sanctuary provides rejuvenating, relaxing Qi healing treatments by 30 year expert healer and Qigong t e a c h e r, G a r y B l a z e .

Treatments: $40. "Gary is the real deal!" ~ Lynne McTaggart.

EssEntIaL oILs

935 Baldwin Rd., Lapeer 810-667-2101 • KMAI.net

Traditional TaeKwon-Do training for ages 5 through seniors. Adult enrichment classes in Yoga, Kick-fit and Women’s self-defense.

Visit website for class schedule and offering.

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oILs For hEaLthy LIVInG

Dena Holmes, doTerra Representative 248-303-3611 • OilsForHealthyLiving.com dena@OilsForHealthyLiving.com

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Discover the power of nature with Essential Oils that work with your body’s chemistry to create balance/wellness. PURE & POTENT oils are safe/effective – take charge of your own health!

Contact us for a free samples! See ad page 54.

hEaLthy LIFEstyLEs

500 East Fourth Street, Royal Oak 248-547-7916 • TheInnSeasonCafe.com

Vegan and Vegetarian Gourmet Cuisine in a clean, modern design with natural woods to create a soothing and comfortable dining retreat. Open Tuesday through Sunday. See ad page 13.

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In the Natural Directory, of course!

Natural Networking at its best.

Affordable rates starting as low at $79 per month.

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Susan Miller, CBP, CNHP • 248-953-9402 Essential Oil Executive Consultant/Teacher FREE CLASSES (ask about samples)

Help your Body heal Itself with Certified Health Professional - Holistic and ALL Natural Approaches to Heath for Chronic and Acute symptoms including: Digestive, Headaches, Sleep, Sleep, Pain, Attention, Concentration, Brain Fog, Food Issues. The list is practically endless. Certified in Biofeedback, Living Foods Chef and Teacher, EDS, Auricular Therapy, Reiki, Biofeedback, Aroma Touch. DETOXIFYING IONIC FOOTBATH SPECIALS.

VEGGIE PattI

VeggiPatti.com VeggiPatti@gmail.com

Providing education and resources in healthy living, chronic illnesses, and specialized diets such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, and raw foods. Private consultations, classes, books, and more! Business and restaurant consulting also available.

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Coming in May

Hypnotherapy Mid-Michigan Hypnosis Center Hypnosis Delivers • 810-423-6541 3280 N. Elms Rd., Flushing www.HypnosisDelivers.com

HYPNOSIS to achieve YOUR goals - Lose weight, stop smoking, reduce stress, eliminate unhealthy fears, improve your golf game.

Individual, couples, family, small group sessions.

NEW CAREER? NGH Hypnotism certification courses forming NOW.

Phillip rosenbaum

Counselor, MA, Certified Hypnotherapist 26711 Woodward, Huntington Woods 248-688-6469

Women’s Wellness Practical ways to achieve radiant well-being.

Redefining your best years yet.

Specializing in counseling and/or hypnotherapy for self esteem, anxiety,stress,selfhypnosis, pain control. See ad page 24.

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

Integrative Internal Medicine practice owned

by Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician.

Practice emphasizes natural treatments where possible and uses special testing to determine health and nutritional status.

Support services onsite include:Acupuncture, Bowen Therapy, Rolfing® Structural Integration, Massage, Healing Touch, IV Therapy. Clinic specializes in primary care, natural treatments for menopause and andropause symptoms, Osteoporosis, cholesterol management, Candida, Fibromyalgia. See ad page 9.

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

A Functional, Regenerative Holistic Medical Approach.

We l l n e s s ; H o r m o n e Replacement Therapy, IV Therapy: Vitamins, Chelation, Detox, Adrenal (Cortisol) support; HBOT - Hyperbaric O 2. See ad page 31.

The proper use of science is not to conquer nature, but to live in it. ~Barry Commoner

integrative medicine ABC Wellness • Diane Culik, MD 37300 Dequindre Suite 102 Sterling Heights • www.DrCulik.com 855-NOW-WELL (855-669-9355)

Board Certified Holistic MD. Get Free online R e p o r t s a n d Vi d e o s .

Alternative Secrets to Health and Thyroid and Adrenal Essentials. Visit: Alternative-HealthSecrets.com or Thyroid-AdrenalSolutions.com

Budaj Chiropractic and Nutrition

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

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The Downing Clinic

Oakland, Macomb, Livingston & St. Clair, MI

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 18.

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

8293 Office Park Dr. • Grand Blanc 810-694-3576 • NWPRC.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 ads pages 45 & inside back cover.

For 200 years we’ve been conquering nature. Now we’re beating it to death. ~Tom McMillan

massage therapy Vickie Evans, CMT

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

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Certified in Massage, Reiki and Healing and T h e r a p e u t i c To u c h .

Certified in Bowen T h e r a p y. P r o v i d e s combination of therapies as needed or requested by patients. See ad page 9.

Medical Intuition Becky Stevens Holistic Alternatives, LLC

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

Safe, effective options utilizing medical intuition to assess the root cause of disease or dysfunction in the body. Also herbal, homeopathic, JMT and vibropathic remedies. Physician testimonials available. See ad page 20.

Medical spa Timeless Health & Beauty medical spa 810-724-0480 542 N. Cedar, Imlay City

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 16.

Natural/Holistic Health goodall's herbs

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

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

Goodallsherbs@comcast.net)

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 7.

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

Rochester Holistic Arts 118 Terry Ave., Rochester 248-895-5064 RochesterHolisticArts.com

Holistic classes and services including: yoga, essential oils, massage, body wraps, energy work, hot stone massage, craniosacral, reflexology, ear candling, Thai massage, Ayurveda massage, body scrubs, oncology massage, and more.

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

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 11.

Only when the last tree has died and the last river been poisoned and the last fish been caught will we realize we cannot eat money. ~Cree Indian Proverb

Customized health solutions

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.

The Wellness Counselors

Laura J. Russell, LLPC, NCC 115 Walnut Suite #2 • Rochester 248-812-9048 • TheWellnessCounselors.com

Successfully helping people who suffer from autoimmune diseases or pain to improve the quality of their lives.

Treating: PTSD, Anxiety, Depression using EMDR, CBT and Relaxation. See ad page 11.

Organic Lawncare

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

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

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.

oxygen/hyperbarics 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

A Functional, Regenerative Holistic Medical Approach.

HBOT (Hyperbaric O 2), We l l n e s s ; H o r m o n e Replacement Therapy, IV Therapy: Vitamins, Chelation, Detox, Adrenal (Cortisol) support. See ad page 31.

Natural wellness & Pain Relief Centers

8293 Office Park Dr. • Grand Blanc 810-694-3576 • NWPRC.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 ads pages 45 and inside back cover. .

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).

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

Helping your body repair itself and restore normal function by providing proper nutrition. 25 years' 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 info., testimonials, prices and more.

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raW FooD nourIshED BoDy | satIsFIED souL Deb Klungle • 248-497-4189 Certified Raw Food Chef & Educator YourNourishedBody.com

Learn how simple, nutritious, & delicious raw foods can be! Services include customized private instruction & detox support. See ad page 7.

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

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

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

PharMacy PhysIcIans coMPounDInG PharMacy

1900 S. Telegraph Rd Ste 102 Bloomfield Hills • 248-758-9100 PhysiciansCompoundingPharmacy.com

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

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

He is the author of 4 pet care books. See ad page 49.

Your only local womanowned, compoundingonly pharmacy. Custom medications to meet each patient’s specific needs.

Bio-identical HRT, pain management, veterinary, pharmaceutical grade supplements. Consultative services for hormones and nutritionals.

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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 ads pages 45 & opposite page.

Weight loss the right way.

Find out how processed foods, eating good fats and proteins, learning the secrets and having the right coach on your side can help you lose weight. See ad page 14.

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National speaker, Physician and leading wellness professional specializes in optimum health, the prevention paradigm, maximizing wellness i n t h e w o r k p l a c e . To schedule a Lunch/Learn Lecture, Health Fair or Computerized Stress Analysis, contact PR Director Caroline or email: Bence@WellnessChampions.org. See ad page 23.

He that plants trees loves others beside himself. ~Thomas Fuller

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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).

KorEan MartIaL arts InstItutE

935 Baldwin Rd., Lapeer 810-667-2101 • KMAI.net

Traditional TaeKwon-Do training for ages 5 through seniors. Adult enrichment classes in Yoga, Kick-fit and Women’s self-defense.

Visit website for class schedule and offering.

Karyn A. Choate, C.N.H.P • 586-685-2222 47729 Van Dyke • Sterling Heights TheDigestionDoctor.com

We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.

48774 Gratiot Ave. Chesterfield MI 48051

Dr. Pavel Bence, DC, CCWP • 248-568-4212 39573 Mound Road, Sterling Heights WellnessChampions.org

thE DIGEstIon Doctor

Call us or visit our website for details.

See the calendar in this magazine for more classes.

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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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The MUA procedure itself is exactly what it sounds like: After proper evaluation and testing, a patient is lightly sedated to achieve total relaxation. Then, a highly trained team of physicians perform specific manipulations and muscle stretching movements on the affected portions of the spine or limbs that would normally be too painful for a chronic pain patient to even consider.

These movements help restore normal movements in the spine and limbs.

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