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Peripheral Neuropathy Clinic Opens in Flint

NeuropathyReliefCentersofFlintisannouncingtheopeningoftheirnewcliniconSouthLindenRoadinFlintthismonth.

"TheLansingofficehasbeenopensinceJune,2011withanoverwhelmingdemand forservices,"saysDr.PaulDeWeese,ofthecenter."Thisiswhywe'reopeningofficesinFlintandinBrighton." Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder ofthe peripheral nerves-the motor, sensory andautonomicnervesthatconnectthespinalcordtomuscles,skinandinternalorgans. Itusuallyaffects the hands and feet, causing weakness,numbness,tinglingandpain.Itisoftenmisdiag-nosedandaffectsover20millionAmericans. "This is anew, innovativeandexclusivetreatment solution that relieves pain, restoresfeelingandisprovensafeandeffective,"explains

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ing immense therapeutic benefits, is onceagaininthemoderndayspotlightthanksinparttoYoungLivingEssentialOils.Within thepast20 years, frankincense has been the subjectof substantial research, with more than 200studiesillustratingitsefficacyintreatinghealthchallengessuchasdepression,cancertherapy,inflammation,skincareandvascularsupport. Young Living Essential Oils was recentlygranted permission by the Sultan of Oman tobuildadistillery inhiscountry,and toextractBoswelliasacra,themostpotentformoffrank-incense,from900yearoldfrankincensetrees. Thecompanynowcarriestwoformsoffrankincense–theBoswelliasacraaswellasBoswelliacarteri.Therapeutic-gradefrankincensewhichcontainsnopesticides,herbicides,orsynthetics,canbeusedinaromatherapy,topicallyontheskin,orasperfume.

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symptomsmightbenefitfromacupuncture,accordingtonewresearchbytheInstituteofHealthServicesResearch,PeninsulaMedicalSchool,attheUniversityofExeter.Thestudyin-volved80adultsthathadconsultedtheirgeneralpractitionereightormoretimesinthepreviousyearforproblemssuchasheadaches,musclepain,extremefatigueorjointandbackpain. Thepatientsreceivingacupuncturereportedimprovedwell-beingandscoredhigheronanindividualizedhealthstatusques-tionnairethanthecontrolgroup.Theyreportedthattheiracupunctureconsulta-tionsbecameincreasinglyvaluableandthattheinteractiveandholisticnatureofthesessionsgavethemasensethatsomethingpositivewasbeingdoneabouttheircondition. ProfessorAndrewGould,wholedthestudy,saysitisimportanttoofferpatientsotheroptionswhenconventionalmedicineisn’tworking.“It’ssoul-destroyingforboththepatientanddoctorwhenthere’snoclearreasonforthesymptomspatientsaresufferingfrom,”heexplains.“Wedon’tknowhowacupunctureismakingadifference,butitseemstobesomethingtodowiththetreatment,ratherthanjustaplaceboortheone-to-onecarethepatientsaregetting.” ThestudywasthefirstofitskindintheUnitedKingdom.TheresearchresultswerepublishedinThe British Journal of General Practice.

1 in 3 Menopausal Women At Risk of Developing ScoliosisInnewresearchpublishedintheEuropeanSpineJournal,womengoingthrough

menopauseorjustaftermenopauseweremorelikelytodevelopolisthesis,aspi-naldeformitythatmaycontributetotheonsetofadultscoliosis,termedde novo scoliosis.Oneofthebigfactorsinthisstudywastheobservedlossofbonedensityinthispopulationofpatients.Theresearchersfoundthatwomentakinghormonereplacementtherapy(HRT)weremuchlesslikelytodevelopthisspinaldeformity. AccordingtoDr.MeganStrauchman,anexpertinbio-identicalhormonere-placementtherapy(BHRT),“Thisstudyrepresentsanewperspectiveinthepreven-tionofadultscoliosis.Ifwecanmaintainbalanceinwomen’shormonelevels,wemaybeindirectlypreventingthemostwellknowndeformityofthespine,scolio-sis.”Scoliosisaffectsnearlyone-thirdofallpostmenopausalwomen,accordingtore-centdata.Thisisamuchhigherincidencethantheadolescentversionofscoliosis,whichaffectsonly1-3%annually. Bio-identicalhormonesaredifferentthanconventionalhormonereplacementtherapy.“Bio-identicalhormonesaremuchsaferthantheconventionalhormonedrugs,whicharesyntheticandcarryincreasedrisksofcertaincancers,”saysDr.Strauchman.Sherecommendswomentakeaproactiveroleinmaintainingtheirhormonelevelsnotonlyforscoliosisprevention,butalsoforthyroiddisorders,menopausesymptoms,decreasingbonedensity,andlowlibido. Formoreinformationonbio-identicalhormonesreplacementandscoliosis,youcanvisitDr.Strauchman’swebsiteatNWPRC.comorcall810-694-3576inGrandBlancand586-727-7500inRichmond.


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Massage Beats Meds for Back PainAnewstudyconductedby

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painkillers,anti-inflammatorydrugsandmusclerelaxantstophysicaltherapy. LeadstudyauthorDanielCherkin,directoroftheinstitute,concluded:“Ifyou’rehavingcontinuingproblemswithbackpain,evenaftertryingusualmedicalcare,massagemaybeagoodthingtodo.Ithinktheresultsareprettystrong.” FundedbytheNationalCenterforComplementaryandAlternativeMedi-cine,partoftheU.S.NationalInstitutesofHealth,thestudywaspublishedintheAnnals of Internal Medicine.

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Got Faith?Global Religion Remains Strong Despite RepressionInarecent,nondenominationalglobalsurveyof18,000peopleacross24countriesbyUKresearchfirmIpsosMori,70percentidentifiedthemselveswithachosen

religion.Thirtypercentsaidthattheirreligionmotivatesthemtogivetimeormoneytopeopleinneedand73percentofthose

underage35saidtheirreligionorfaithwasimportantintheirlife. Atthesametime,Rising Restrictions on Religion,arecentreportbythePewResearchCenter’sForumonReligion&PublicLife,foundthatmorethan2.2billionoftheworld’stotal

populationof6.9billionpeopleliveincountrieswhereeithergovernmentrestrictionsonreligionorsocialhostili-

tiesinvolvingreligionrosesubstantiallybetween2006and2009.Mostofthecountriesthatexperiencedsubstantialincreases

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Bulliesseemtobemade,notborn.AstudyfromtheUniversityofCalifornia,Berkeley,concludesthatacooperativeschoolexperi-ence,versusacompetitiveone,canplayamajorpositiveroleinthesocializationofstudents. Researcherscanvassed217studentsingradesthreethroughfive,measuringhowmuchtheylikedtocooperateorcompetewiththeirpeers,andhowoftentheyactedwithaggressionorkindnesstowardthem.

Theyoungstersalsoestimatedhowoftentheirteachersputtheminsmallgroupstocompleteassignmentstogether,aclassroomstrategyknownas“cooperativelearn-ing,”becausethestudentshavetocollaboratewithoneanothertogettheirworkdone. Studentsthatengagedinmorefrequentcooperativelearningweremorelikelytosaytheyenjoyedcooperatingwithothersandreportedexhibitingkind,helpful,pro-socialbehaviors.Incontrast,studentsthatsaidtheypreferredtocompeteweresignifi-cantlymorelikelytoactaggressivelytowardtheirpeersandtrytodothemharm. Theresultssuggestthatcooperationbegetscooperation.Theresearchersfurtherconcludedthatcooperativeexperiencespromotethedevelopmentofthepersonalitytraitofcooperation.Basedontheirresults,theresearchersadvocatemorecooperativelearninginclassroomsasawaytopromotepositivebehaviorsandcombatbullying,orharm-intentionedaggression.

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GrowinguponLongIsland,NewYork,youngStephenPostoftenreceivedanunusualprescrip-

tionfromhismotherwhenhewasfeelinggrouchyorundertheweather.“She’dsay,‘Whydon’tyougooutandhelpsomeone?’”herecalls.“I’dgooutandhelpMr.MullerrakeleavesorhelpoldBobbyLawrencefixhisboat.Then,I’dcomebackfeelingbetter,andfeelingbetteraboutlife.” Decadeslater,Post—aprofessorofpreventivemedicineatNewYork’sStonyBrookUniversity—isamongagrow-ingcontingentofresearchersexploringjusthowsuchactsofgenerosityandthefeelings(empathy,compassion,altruism)thatpromptthemmayactuallyimproveourmentalandphysicalhealth. Recentstudieshaveshownthatpeoplethatvolunteerlivelonger,suf-ferlesschronicpain,havebolsteredimmunesystems,aremorelikelyto

recoverfromaddiction,andexperienceanin-the-momentsenseofcalmakintothatwhichpeopleexperienceduringandafterexercise.Scientistshaveyettofullyunderstandwhatthephysiologicalunderpinningsareofsuchhealthben-efits,butearlystudiescreditacascadeofneurobiologicalchangesthatoccuraswereachouttohelpalovedone,or(insomecases)evencutachecktoastrangerinneed. Couldgenerositybethemissing,of-tenoverlookedingredienttoaprescrip-tionforbetterhealth?Perhaps,saysPost,authorofThe Hidden Gifts of Helping: How the Power of Giving, Compassion and Hope Can Get Us Through Hard Times.“Thisisayoungscience,butwhatwehavebeguntodiscoveristhatthereissomethinggoingon,physiologi-cally,inthisprocessofhelpingothersthatseemstomakepeoplefeelhappierandreportgreaterhealth.”

HelpingHandsLiveLongerWe’veallfeltit:Thatblushofinner-warmthwegetafterwebringaplateofhealthful,steamingfoodtoasickrelative,volunteertoreadtokidsatalocalpreschoolorhelpsortdonationsforashelter. Accordingtoa2010surveyof4,500AmericansbyUnitedHealthcare,68percentofthosethatvolunteeredinthepreviousyearreportedthatdoingitmadethemfeelphysicallyhealthier;73percentnotedthatitloweredtheirstresslevels.Meanwhile,29percentofvolun-teersthatsufferedfromachronicillnessclaimedthatgivingoftheirtimehelpedthemtobettermanagetheillness. Otherstudies,byresearchersatBostonCollege,foundthatwhenchronicpainsufferersvolunteeredtohelpotherswithsimilarconditions,theysawtheirownpainanddepressionlevelsdecrease.Atleastsevenstudieshaveshownthatpeoplethatregularlyvolunteerorgiveofthemselveslivelonger—especiallyiftheydoitforgenuinelyaltruisticreasons. CamiWalker,38,ofDenver,hasexperiencedfirsthandthephysicalbenefitsofbeinggenerous.Afteronesleeplessnight,lyingawakeand,“feel-ingsorryformyself,”duetoaflare-upofhermultiplesclerosis,shedecidedtotaketheadviceofaspiritualteacherthatsuggestedshe,“Givesomethingawayeachdayfor29days.” Ondayone,shecalledasickfriendtoofferhersupport.Ondaytwo,shedropped$5inahatforsomestreetperformers.Anotherday,shetreatedafriendtoafootmassage.Byday14,sherecalls,“MybodywasstrongerandIwasabletostopwalkingwithmycane.Aftermonthsofbeingtoosicktowork,Iwasabletogobackpart-time.” Walkersubsequentlywrotethebestselling29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life.Ithasin-spiredaglobalgivingmovement,withparticipantsbloggingabouttheirexpe-riencesat29Gifts.org.AssherecentlyexplainedtoThe New York Times,“It’saboutsteppingoutsideofyourownstorylongenoughtomakeaconnec-tionwithsomeoneelse.”

TheHelper’sHighUniversityofMichiganresearcherSara

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Konrath,Ph.D.,hasfoundthatpeopleengaginginactsthatbenefitotherstendtohavemorecalminghormoneslikeoxytocinandprogesteronecoursingthroughtheirbodies.Ifpresentedwithatoughsituationlater,theyarelikelytoreactwithamutedstressresponse,churningoutfewerharmfulstresshormones,suchascortisolandnorepi-nephrine,andmaintainingacalmerheartrate.Konrathisstudyingwhetheraltruisticthoughtsandbehaviormightalsobeassociatedwithananti-inflam-matoryeffectonthebody. “Justthinkingaboutgivingseemstohaveabeneficialphysiologicalimpact,”saysPost.Forinstance,alate20th-centurystudybythenHarvardPsychologistDavidMcClellandfoundthatwhenpeoplewatchedafilmaboutMotherTeresa’sworkwithorphansinCalcutta,levelsofimmunoglobulinA(amarkerofimmunestrength)shotup.Amorerecentstudyfoundthatpeoplehadhigherlevelsofoxytocinintheirbloodaftertheyhadwatchedamovingfilmaboutanill4-year-oldboy. Someresearchfurthersuggeststhattheactofgivingmayreleasenaturalopiates,suchasendorphins,intooursystem.Onelandmarkanalysisof1,700peoplepublishedinPsychology Todayfoundthatmorethan68percentexperienceda“helper’shigh”whenphysicallyhelpinganotherperson,and13percentreportedadecreaseinachesandpainsafterward.It’saconceptthat’sbeendocumentedmanytimessince. Meanwhile,newbrain-imagingresearchhasshownthatactsofgiving(includingmakingacharitabledona-tion)stimulate“rewardcenters”inthebrain.Thisincludesthemesolimbicpathwaybywhichnaturaldopamineisreleased,leavingusfeelingeuphoric. Ontheflipside,“Wefoundthatpeoplethatarehighinnarcissismandlowinempathyhavehighercortisol

levels,”advisesKonrath.“Theywalkaroundwithhighstressreactivity,whichisreallyhardonthebody.”

Oneotherclear

exampleofthehealthbenefitsofhelpingliesinthefieldofaddic-

tionresearch.RecentstudiesbyMariaPagano,Ph.D.,anasso-

ciateprofessorofpsychologyatCaseWesternReserveUniversitySchoolofMedi-

cine,foundthatrecoveringaddictsthatvolunteertohelp

otheraddictsstaysoberaretwiceaslikelytoremainsothemselves.That’sbecausenarcissismandself-absorptionareoftenattherootofaddiction,andgenerosityisanantidotetonarcissism,Paganosays. “ThefoundersofAA(AlcoholicsAnonymous)figureditout,”Paganocontinues,notingthataprimaryfocusisonservingothers.“Theyfiguredoutthatthisselfishrootistherebeforetheillnessdevelops,andissustainedunlessyoutreatit.Thisistreatment;itisawayofcontinuallyweedingoutthenarcis-sismthatmadeyousick.”

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StonyBrook,isthedaughterofanevolutionarypsychologistandapioneerinthestudyofaltruism’sneurobiologicalroots.Insharpcontrasttowhatshedescribesasthelong-held“self-interested”assumptionabouthumannature(thatwehelpoth-ersonlytohelpourselves),shesuggeststhathumansarebiologicallywiredtobeempatheticandgenerous. “Itmakesmoresensefromanevolutionaryperspectiveforustosup-pressself-interest,”forthebenefitofthewholesometimes,shesays.NewresearchfromtheUniversityofWash-ingtonsuggeststhatbabiesasyoungas15monthsoldexhibitfairnessandempathy. So,whydon’twealwaysstoptohelp?Ouranxious,busy,modern-daylivesgetintheway,suggestsBrown.“Itcouldbethatournatural,defaultstateistohelpwhenweseeneed,butwhatpreventsthatisourstressresponse.”


howtoupourgenerosityQuotient

Focusonsomeoneelseforachange,whetherit’slookingastoreclerkintheeyeorrefrainingfromshoutingatarefereeatasportingevent.“Peoplecanbecomemoreempatheticiftheyjustpracticetakingsomeoneelse’s

perspective,”saysUniversityofMichiganresearcherSaraKonrath.“Whenencounteringahomelessperson,forexample,ourinclinationmaybetonotgotherepsychologically,becauseitispainfultoimagine.Allowyourselftotry.”� Dosomethingfornothing.“Thisideathateverythinghastobepaidbackhangsoverourlives,”saysStephenPost,authorofThe Hidden Gifts of Helping.“Justbegenerousandexpectnothinginreturn.Payitforward.”

� Don’treserveyourgenerosityforpeopleyouknow.Dosomethingniceforsomeoneyoudon’tknoworwillnevermeet.

� Beconsistent.“Don’tthinkyoucanbekindinonedomainanddastardlyinanother,”saysPost.

� Dosomethingthatyoufeelcalledupontodo,orthatyouaregoodat.

� Slowdown,takeadeepbreathandlookaround.Needabounds.Stoptohelpastrangerinsomesmallway,evenifyouareinahurry.

� Don’thelpjusttogethealthy,impressyourfriendsorgetataxdeduction.“Mo-tivationmatters,”saysKonrath.“Ifyouarevolunteeringjustforself-interestedreasons,researchshowsyouaren’tgoingtoliveanylongerthansomeonewhodoesn’tvolunteeratall.”

� Volunteerforacauseyoureallybelievein,orhelpapersonyoutrulycareabout.

Thatis,stressoftengetsintheway:Maybewepassastrandedmotoristontheroad,butdriveonbybecausewe’reonatimetable.Perhapsourinstinctistoofferahelpinghandtoahomelessperson,butwefearthatmorewillbeaskedofusthanwearepreparedtogive.Wewishtobringamealtoady-ingrelative,butareapprehensiveaboutwhattosaywhenwevisit. Brown’srecentfederallyfundedstudiesshowthatatleastsomeofthecalminghormonesandquietnessofheartoftenseeninhabitualgiversmayactuallyprecedeandenabletheiracts

ofselflessnessbyinterruptingtheirpotentialstressresponsebeforeitstallstheirhelpinghand.“Iamsuggestingthatwhenyouseehelpinggoingon,somethingbeneficialhasalreadyhap-penedtothegiver’sbody,”saysBrown. Whengiversperceiveaneed,in-steadoffrettingandfleeing,theycalmlystoptohelp.Intheend,everyonewalksawayfeelingalittlemoregenerous.

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Dirtynappies,wakeupcallsinthemiddleofthenight,ahousefullofscreamsandsqueals,food

splatteredonwalls,achaosoftoyseverywhere,nomorelatenightsout,notimetoreadbooks,takeclassesorattendretreats—whatcouldbespiritualaboutbringingupchildren?Isn’tspiri-tualdevelopmentjustoneofthemanythingswesacrificewhenwehavekids? Manyspiritualtraditionsbasedonmeditation,prayerandsolitudemain-tainthatnothingshoulddivertusfromourspiritualpractices—leastofallafamily,whichtakesupsomuchtimeandenergy. InIndia,onetraditionholdsthatspiritualdevelopmentbelongstoalaterstageoflife,roughlyafterage50.Itisonlyoncewehavelivedthroughahouseholderstage,bringingupandprovidingforourchildrenandlivingaworldlylife,thatwecanturnouratten-tiontotheinnerworld.Afterourchil-drenhavereachedadulthood,wehavetheprivilegeofmeditatingregularly,andlivingmorequietlyandsimply. Manyparents,however,findthat—

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Natural MindfulnessAfterall,childrenaresuchstronglyspiritualbeings.Theynaturallyhavemanyofthequalitiesthatadultsworktocultivatethroughspiritualdevel-opment.Forexample,childrenarenaturallymindful.Theyconstantlylivefullyinthepresent,andtheworldisalwaysafantasticallyrealandinterest-ingplacetothem. AschildpsychologistProfessorAlisonGopnik,oftheUniversityofCalifornia,Berkeley,putsit,“Babiesandyoungchildrenareactuallymoreconsciousandmorevividlyawareoftheirexternalworldandinternallifethanadultsare.”Theyhavewhatshecallsan,“…infinitecapacityforwonder,”thatadultsonlyexperienceattheirhighestmoments.“Travel,meditationandromanticpoetrycan

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How to Treat Parenthood as a Spiritual Path �Don’tbetemptedtorushyourchil-dren;trynottobeimpatientattheirslowness.Walkattheirpaceandbemindfulwiththem.�Consciouslycultivateafresh,intense,childlikevision.Imaginehowtheworldlooksthroughtheireyes.�Letyoungstersteachyouthemar-velsoftheworldaroundyou.Beasopenandcuriousastheyare,nottak-inganythingyouknowforgranted.�Giveyourselfwhollytoplaywithkids,allowingyourselftostepoutsideyourmentalworldofworriesandresponsibilities.

How to SupportYour Inner Child’sNatural Spirituality�Don’tbeirritatedwhenchildrenask,“Why?”Encouragetheirsenseofwonder.�Trynottobeirritatedbyyouthfulexuberanceandexcitement.�TrytolimittheamountoftimekidswatchTVorplaycomputergames.�Encouragechildrentousetheirowncreativitybyinventinggames,drawingorpainting.�Scheduleperiodsofquietrelax-ationandmeditation,whichenablethemtofeelmoreathomewithintheirownbeing.

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5

inspiration

ThesedailypracticeswillhelpyoumovetowardSpiritinyourthoughtsandactions.

1Commit to at least one daily experiencewhereyousharesomethingofyourselfwithno

expectationofbeingacknowledgedorthanked.Forexample,beforeIbeginmydailyroutine,Igotomydeskandchoosemygiftforthatday.Sometimesit’sjustaphonecalltoastrangerthat’swrittentome,orperhapsIorderflowersorsendabookorapresenttosomeonethathashelpedmeinalocalstore.Ononeoccasion,IwrotetothepresidentoftheuniversityIgraduatedfromtostartascholarshipfund;onanotherday,Itookacalendartotheyardman;onanother,IsentachecktoHabitatforHumanity;andonanother,Isentthreerollsofpostagestampstomyson,whohadjuststartedhisownbusiness.Itdoesn’tmatterifthisactiv-ityisbigorsmall—it’sawaytobeginthedayin-Spirit.

2 Become conscious ofallthoughtsthataren’talignedwithyourSource.Themomentyoucatch

yourselfexcludingsomeoneorhavingajudgmentalthought,saythewords“in-

Spirit”toyourself.ThenmakeasilentefforttoshiftthatthoughttomatchupwithSourceenergy.

3In the morning before you’re fully awake, andagainasyou’regoingtosleep,takeoneortwominutes

ofwhatIcallquiettimewithGod.Beinastateofappreciationandsayaloud,“Iwanttofeelgood.”

4Remind yourself of this state-ment: My life is bigger than I am. Printitoutandpostitstrategically

inyourhome,carorworkplace.The“I”isyouregoidentification.YourlifeisSpiritflowingthroughyouunhinderedbyego—it’swhatyoushowedupheretoactualize—andisinfinite.The“I”thatidentifiesyouisafleetingsnippet.

5Dedicate your lifetosomethingthatreflectsanawarenessofyourDivinity.Youaregreatnessperson-

ified,aresidentgeniusandacreativemaster—regardlessofanyone’sopinion.MakeasilentdedicationtoencourageandexpressyourDivinenature.

Excerpted from Inspiration:YourUltimateCalling, by Wayne Dyer, with permission of Hay House, Inc.

ofconsciousness,hereandnow.Heav-enisthestateofwonderandnaturalwell-beingwherechildrendwellandintheircompany,wenaturallyre-enterthekingdom.

Steve Taylor, a UK university lecturer and researcher, is the author of WakingfromSleep, described by Eckhart Tolle as, “One of the best books on spiritual awakening I have come across.” His new book is OutoftheDarkness–fromTurmoiltoTransformation.Visit StevenMTaylor.com.


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’Tistheseason,andaU.S.pollbyHarrisInteractiverevealsthatamajorityofthestress90percent

ofusfeelabouttheholidaysisrelatedtogift-giving.So,solvingthisproblemwillsetuswellonourwaytoajoyeuxnoël.Thesamestudyfoundthatgivenachoice,mostofuspreferinvestingingoodfamilyrelationshipsinsteadofmorematerialthings,anyway. NaturalAwakeningshasuncoveredfourwaysthatwecanmaketheholidayslesshecticandmorerelaxingandmean-ingful.First,saysBarbaraKilikevich,authorofA Mindful Christmas–How to Create a Meaningful, Peaceful Holiday,wehavetostopbuyingintothenotionthatmoreisbetterandthatextravagant,expensivegiftsareequaltohowmuchwecareforoneanother.“Weneedtostopbelievingthatdoingitallisproduc-tiveandhavingitallismeaningful.”

Get CraftyHomemadegiftsarealwaysspecial.Theycarryamessageofthoughtfulnessandlove,whichistheheartofgift-giv-ing.Makingamemorablegiftcantakelesstimethanwe’dspendearningthemoneyforamanufacturedgift,drivingtothestoreandbackandcopingwithcheckoutlines.Ideasareendless;thesemaystimulateyourcreativejuices.

•Gatherfavoritefamilyrecipesandcopythemintoapersonalizedbinder.

•Mixjarsoftastycombinationsoflooseteasand/orbulkherbsthatmightincludelavender,chamomileormint.Addameshteastrainertocompletethepackage.

•Edibleitemsarealwaysahit.Considermakingsomethingyummythatcanbegiventoeveryoneonthelist.Herbedoliveoil,spicednutsandhomemadejamsarefavorites.

•Attractive,reusableshoppingbags,madefromrepurposedorrecycledfabric,makepracticalgiftsthatcanbeusedagainandagain.Sewonmono-gramsorpaintondesignstopersonal-izethem.

•Fashioningpaintedpottery,customartworkanddecoratedpictureframescanengagekidsinanticipatingfunholidayswithfriendsandfamily.

Non-Material GiftsTheCenterforaNewAmericanDream,anationalnonprofitorganizationthatchallengesa“moreisbetter”definitionofthegoodlife,suggestsgivingofone-self—providinggiftsoftimeorexperi-encesthatwillbelongremembered.

•Invitelovedonestoanoutingtothezoo,asportingeventoranindoor/out-doorpicnic.

•Giveafriendherdream,basedonanexpressedinterestandcarefulresearch.Signherupforaclassincooking,sew-ing,photographyordancing—classesaboundinmostcities.

•Purchaseagiftcertificateforalocalmassage,acupuncturesessionorothersoothingtherapyasawaytounwindduringoraftertheholidayseason.

•Supportthelocalartscenebygivingticketstoacommunitytheateroramuseummembership.

MEANINGFUL

GIVINGTips to Simplify the Season

bybethdavis

Previously Enjoyed GiftsNoteverygiftneedstobebrand-new.Browsevintageandantiqueshops,estatesales,auctionsandconsign-mentstoresforamazingtreasures.Keepanopenmindorgohuntingforthatcertainsomethingforthatspe-cialsomeone.OnlinesourcessuchasEstateSales.net,andgsalr.comcanhelplocategarage,yardandestatesalesincommunitiesacrossthecountry.Lookforitemsthatareunusualorholdspecialsignificance.

•Achildhoodreminder—perhapsafavoritetoyorcomicbook

•Vintagejewelry

•Asilkscarf,unusualhatorfunbag

•Classicbooks,moviesandmusic

•Uniquehousewares,fromvasesandcandleholderstoplattersandteacups(Replacements.comcanhelpfindmissingpiecesforsets)

For the FamilyForlargefamiliesorfamilieswithgrownchildren,itcanbeexpensiveandtime-consumingshoppingforagiftforeveryrelative.Tryoneoftheseideastotakethepressureoff.

•Insteadofgivinggiftstoeachmem-berofafamilyoracouple,thinkintermsofasinglegiftforthehousehold.

•Drawnames.Haveeveryoneinthefamilyputhisorhernameintoahatandaskeachfamilymembertodrawonename,sothateachpersonneedstobuyonlyoneortwogifts.

•Setalimit.Inhisbook,HundredDollarHoliday:TheCaseforaMore Joyful Christmas,authorBillMcKibbensuggeststhatfamilieslimittheamounttheyspendandinstead,maketheholidaysasmuchfunaspossible,filledwithsongandfood,creativityandconnection. Withalittleplanningandalotofloveandcare,wecanfillthewholeholidayseasonwithlessstuffandmoresatisfyingjoy.

Beth Davis is a contributing writer to Natural Awakenings magazines.


Snowbringsfreshfunwithwintersportsandrecreation.Cross-coun-tryskiingandsnowboardingare

healthyoptions,butneitheroffersthescopeandvarietyinterrain,movementandexerciseaffordedbytheperennialfavoriteofalpinedownhillskiing.

JenButson,publicaffairsdirectoroftheVermontSkiAreasAssociation,representing48facilities,believesthatdownhillparticularlyappealstowomen,duetoits,“…accessibilitytoallages,abilitiesandbodytypes,itsgracefulness,andbeingawayforafamilytoexperiencenaturetogether.” Yet,someskiersmayexperiencediminishedinterestduetomemoriesofcoldlimbs,residualachesandpainsorcrowdedslopes.Or,theymightbeconcernedaboutresorts’perceivedhighenergyusage.Costisanotherfactor.Herearesometipstogetfolksbackontheslopesandmaxoutmountainmoments.

Warm-up exercises.Skiingdemandsslightlybentkneesandafirmbacktoabsorbbumps,sodosomedeepsquatsandshorthopsfromthatpositionbe-forehand,advisesDr.JoeEthen,ownerofLakefrontChiropracticCenter,inGlencoe,Illinois.“Thisexercisetargetstheupperquadricepsandprovidesfull-rangemotionofjoints.”Usingskipolestoinitiateturnsandpropelthroughchairliftlinesworksthearms

andshoulders,sohealsorecommendsupperbodystretching.

Foot care. Bootsneedtobetightfittinginordertotransmitthepressuretomaketurnsfromthefootthroughthebootandbindingtotheskiitself.Thenecessarysnugnesscanhindercircula-tionandchilltoes.Asolution:Loosenbootbuckleswhilewaitingforandtak-ingthechairlift,andwearthin,synthet-ic-blendsocksthatwickawaymoistureandaccelerateevaporation.

Avoid the crowds.Whenskiingonaweekend,locateoneortwotrailsservicedbyamid-mountainchairlift,whichisusuallyfarlesscrowdedthanthemainliftclosesttothelodge.“Manyresortshavehigh-speed,four-seatchair-lifts,whichreducewaittime,”saysKarlWinter,vicepresidentofSkitheRock-ies,whichrepresents30-plusresortsinCalifornia,Colorado,Idaho,Nevada,NewMexico,Utah,WyomingandCanada.Eatearlyorlatetogetinmoreskiingwhileotherslunchinthelodge.Takeaworkweekvacationdayortwotototallybeatweekendcrowds.

Safety. Callout,“Onyourright,”forexample,ifyoupassaskierthat’stoyourleft,tomakesureheorshedoesn’tskiintoyourpath.Stayawareoffastermovingskiersandboarders.

“Don’tstopfortoolonginthemiddleofasteeptrailtorestortakeinthesplendidviews,”counselsButson.“Aspeedyskiermightnotseeyoutherebeneathamogul.”

Late-season benefits.Morenaturalandmanmadesnowontheslopesisthenormastheseasonprogresses.Warmertemperatureslaterintheseasonalsotendtomakeconditionsmorecomfort-ableandsofteniceandhard-packedsnow,slowingspeedsabitandmakingturnseasier. “Moresnowmakesskiseasiertocontrol,”explainsWinter.“Itallowsyoutoglideandcarveyourturnsandmain-tainaturningrhythm.So,youdon’thavetoworkashard,whichalsosavesenergy.”Manyresortsofferspeciallate-seasondiscounts.

Ski green. Joiningaskiclubcandeliversavingsonlifttickets,aswellaslodgingbookedbythegroup.Plus,travelingbybusorcarpoolingsavesgas.Remembertoproperlyrecycleordisposeofrefuseandpickupanytrashyouspotinthesnow. Whenchoosingadestination,checktoseeiftheresortgoesforelectricvehicles,composting,localpurchasingprograms,effortstoreducecarbonfootprints,waterconservationandemployeeandguestsustainabilityeducation.AllareelementsoftheNa-tionalSkiAreasAssociation’sEnviron-mentalCharter,endorsedby190resortsthattogether,hostabout75percentofallU.S.skierandsnowboardervisits.Manyresortsareadoptingtheasso-ciation’snewsustainableslopesandclimatechallengeprograms. Ifyouneedskis,butareonatightbudget,considerrentingorcheckingoutearlyseasonskiswaps,whichalsocanoffermoretraditionaleco-friendly,gentlywornclothing.Ifyoufeelyoumustwaxskibases,selectaproductthatisfreeofPFCsandotherpetro-chemicals,whichcanruboffintosnowandeventuallyfindtheirwayintowaterways.Withtheultra-smooth,resilientbasesofmodernskis,waxinghasbecomeunnecessaryformostrec-reationalskiers.Enjoywinter’swonder-land.

Avid skier Randy Kambic is a freelance editor and writer in Estero, FL, and a copyeditor for NaturalAwakenings.

The Upside of Downhill SkiingMake the Most of Peak Experiences

byrandykambic

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Sound Healing for the Soul

byerinlehnFloresca

Manysoundsassociatedwithholidaysinstantlycheerusup,butwhy?Wenaturallyrespond

tosounds,becauseeverythingintheUniverseiscomprisedofvibration—alsoreferredtoasresonance.Whenweareexposedtohealingsounds,ourbodiesandmindsbegintoresonateinharmonywiththem,supportingourwell-being. Fortunately,avenuesofsoundhealingarereadilyaccessibleinoureverydaylives.Engaginginactivitiessuchassinging,drummingorchantingoftenhelpusquicklyreestablishasenseofbalanceinthemidstofourmultitask-inglives.Attendinganupliftingmusicaleventcanrenderasimilareffect.

Sound Healing TherapyPsychotherapistMeredithMcFadden,asoundhealingtherapistinMedford,Oregon,observesthat,“Receivingorcreatingintentional,healingsoundvibrationsisprovingtobeoneofthemostdirect,mostrelevanthealingmo-dalitiesavailabletoday.” McFaddenappreciatessoundforitsimmediateeffect.Shetakesindivid-ualclientsonsoundjourneyswiththehelpofvoices,crystalsingingbowls,buffalodrumsandotherinstruments.“Whenwebatheourselvesinhealingsoundwaves,”sheobserves,“weopenupadirectlineofcommunicationwithoursoul.”Attheculminationofeachsession,sheallowswhatshetermsthe“bigmusicofsilence”toenveloptheonebeinghealed. McFaddennotesthatnotallhealingsoundsneedtobecalming.“Activat-ingmusiccanbejustashealingassoft

andslowsounds,”shesays.WhetherwepreferlisteningtoLadyGaga,NativeAmericanflutesorthesoundofaheavyrainstorm,thekeyistodiscoverwhatespeciallyresonateswithus.

Crystal Singing BowlsMastercrystalsingingbowlartistAshana,basedinSantaFe,NewMexico,couplesangelicvocalswithhermassivecollectionofbowlsforamusicalhealingalchemyrecognizedworldwide.“Listeningtothebowlscanhaveaprofoundimpactonaperson’swell-being,”saysAshana. Madefrompure,crushedquartz,infusedwithpreciousgemstones,mineralsandmetals,“Thebowlsvibrateataveryhigh,purefrequency,”sheexplains.“Aswecomeintoresonancewiththebowls,mentalchatterslowsorstopsandthemindquiets.Withinminutes,ournervoussystemstartstounwind.Inastateofpeacefulstillness,the‘dialup’toourhigherselfbecomesaccessible.Thisistheoptimumstateforhealingtooccur.” Ashanaemphasizesthatweareallinterconnected,soanyhealingworkwedoonourselvesaffectsallofhumanity.“Asweraiseourpersonalfrequency,wecanbecomeconscioustuningforksfordivineenergiestopourthroughus,”shebelieves.“We’reallholdingapieceoftheweb.”

Healing Through Song“Sincethedawnoftime,humanshavebeensharingsongintheirtribe,”saysZurich,Switzerland,recordingart-ist,educatorandfilmmakerMichaelStillwater.“Popsongsaremoderntribalsongs,althoughwehavemostly

healingways becomeacultureofconsumersandspectators,ratherthanparticipants.” ThefounderofInnerHarmonyMusicandSongWithoutBorders,Still-water’sisastrongvoiceinanemerginggrassrootsglobalmovementdevotedtohelpingpeoplereclaimtheirinnersong.“Asavocalart,singingisunique,”headvises.“It’sdeeplyconnectedtooursenseofself.”Healsonotesthatifourvoiceorsingingiscriticizedinourde-velopmentalyears,wemayshutdownourcreativeexpression.“Wethenbecomelikecavedwellers,hidingourvoice;therearemillionsofvocalcavedwellersinourworld,”hesays. Findingyoursong—orchantormantra—almostinevitablybecomesintegratedwithapathwayforrediscov-eringone’sauthenticself.“It’saboutlettingyourvoicebecomepartofyourownhealingmedicine,”saysStillwater.Hisfilmdocumentary, In Search of the Great Song, celebratestheuseofcreativevocalexpressionforhealingandtransformation.

Experience KirtanKitzieStern,produceroftheNew World Kirtanpodcast,notesthatkirtan,orsacredchanting,isknownforbondingeveryoneinthemomentofco-creationbetweenaudienceandartists,followedbyquietmeditationincommunity.OriginatinginIndia,kirtanisoneoftheoldestmusicaltraditionsintheworld. Themantrasusedinkirtanopenthelistenertotheexperienceofpeace.Sternexplains,“Themusicthataccompanieskirtanalsohelpsourmindstoturnoff.Aswallah(chantleader)DaveStringerputsit,‘Thechantisthemedicine,butthemusiciswhathelpsitgodown.’” Onedoesnothavetoattendalivekirtanperformancetoreapitsbenefits.Stern’spodcastplaysavarietyofchantstohelplistenerstuneintotranquility.Sheobservesthat,“Beingabletoaccessthequietmagnificencethatexistswithineachoneofusandlivewithinitforsomeportionofthedayhelpsustostaysaneintheturmoilofthemodernworld.”

Learn more at SoundMovesWonder.com, and NewWorldKirtan.com.

Erin Floresca is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon. Connect at ErinLehnFloresca.com.

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TuEsDAy, NOvEMbEr 29Grandma’s Home Remedies - 6-8pm. Learn tips and tricks from your grandma’s cupboard for a healthier "YOU". $25. Lapeer Community Education, LAPEER. 810-667-6546.

WEDNEsDAy, NOvEMbEr 30Auras and Chakras - 6-8 pm. Auras can be explained as the electric magnetic field that surrounds the outside of all life forms, and Chakras can be explained as the energy flow inside of all life forms. This class will cover the recognition, perception, and manipulation of both. $25. Lapeer Community Education, LAPEER. 810-667-6546.Connecting With Your Angels - 7-9pm. This class offers a basic introduction on who the angels are, how to clearly develop your intuitive abilities to hear your angels’ guidance, and how to heal your energy body with angelic healing techniques. Learn to uplift your life to harmony, peace and divine oneness with spirit. $25. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave. RoCHEstER. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064.Hypnosis & Fertility - 6-7pm. Buried deep in the subconscious are barriers to living life to its fullest. Learn how hypnosis can unlock, treat these barriers and enhance fertility $10. MI Center for Fertility & Women's Health, 4700 Thirteen Mile Rd, Warren. Claire Maurer 586-576-0431.Gluten Free support Group - 7pm. Join us in the café with copies of your favorite gluten free recipe to share. Familiarize yourself with our gluten free products, discuss your allergy and get samples provided by our gluten free vendors. FREE. Register online or at the Customer Service desk. Whole Foods RoCHEstER HiLLs. Info: 248-371-1400.

FriDAy, DEcEMbEr 2An Evening with santa - 6pm. Enjoy a fun meal with dessert, plus visit Santa and make a craft. Advance ticket sales only, $7/child $4/adult, on sale now. Farm Center of Wolcott Mill Metropark in RAY toWnsHiP. 586-752-5932.

sATurDAy, DEcEMbEr 3southern Link trail Hike - 10am. Millington South to Birch Run Rd. and return. Dogs allowed. Take I-69 to M-15 to MiLLinGton. At the light, turn East. Cross the Railroad tracks and turn right at the next street. School is on the left and trailhead is at the end of the street. Contact: Denny Crispell 989-624-5038.Deer santa with stage nature Center - 9-11am and 1-3pm. Back by popular demand, join the Stage Nature Center for a day of exploring and fun; inside join Santa Claus himself to learn about life at the North pole. Each child will get a gift and a naturally delicious treat. Ages 3-8, registration necessary. $14. Whole Foods Market, tRoY.Rev. Dianne and the 2012 Energies - 11am-1pm. Join Rev. Dianne and the Angels for a discussion of

the new energies coming in, how they are affecting us and the world and what is to come in 2012. We will talk about the solstice on Dec 21st and the energies that rocked the earth on 11-11-11. $25. Soothe Your Soul, oxFoRD. 248-236-9855.tot time – Winter Wonderland - 10am. Bring your sense of wonder to explore everything winter has to offer. Be prepared to venture outdoors in search of snowflakes. Ages 2-5. $3/child. Preregister. Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center near WHitE LAkE. 248-625-6640.Juicing for Health with Anca - 11am-noon. Learn about juicing's powerful benefits & sample fresh delicious juices. Anca will also share her incredible story about healing herself from cancer. $5. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, RoCHEstER HiLLs. Service Desk 248-371-1400.Juicing for Health with Anca - 11am-noon. Learn about juicing's powerful benefits & sample fresh delicious juices. Anca will also share her incredible story about healing herself from cancer. $5. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, RoCHEstER HiLLs. Service Desk 248-371-1400.Lunch with santa - 11am and 1pm. Also Sun 12/4. Join Santa for lunch and have your picture taken with him, make a craft and sing holiday songs. Advance ticket sales only, $7/child $4/adult, on sale now. Farm Center of Wolcott Mill Metropark in RAY toWnsHiP. 586-752-5932.Lunch with santa and Mrs. Claus - 11am-2pm. The fun begins with Rosco the Clown and storytime with Mrs. Claus, followed by lunch and a visit with Santa. Advance ticket purchase only. $7/person, now on sale at the park office or by phone. Metro Beach Metropark, Thomas S. Welsh Activity Center, near Mount CLEMEns. 586-463-4581.

suNDAy, DEcEMbEr 42nd annual "Holiday Warmth" Class - 1-5pm. Create sustainable hand-made holiday gifts from natural materials and share in the holiday spirit ! Make hand dipped beeswax candles from local beeswax and your own cards with stencils and other materials. RSVP/Register $25 prepaid. Family rates available, children welcome. oxFoRD. Deanne 248-628-1887.

TuEsDAy, DEcEMbEr 6Look & Feel Younger for the Holidays - 7pm. Learn the secrets to permanently losing weight and keeping it off. Learn the secrets about diet, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes that can improve your health and help you look and feel younger. Presented by Dr. Carol A. Fischer, BS, DC, ND. Whole Foods WeSt BLoomFieLd. RSVP: 734-756-6904. Detoxification Class - 6:30-8:30pm. Learn the importance of detoxifying your body and the various ways to do it. Learn about foods that help detox too. Taught by Ann Heusted, RN. $25. The Downing

Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, CLARkston. Call 248-625-6677 to register.

WEDNEsDAy, DEcEMbEr 7Raw Food tasting: Chocolate - 5-7pm. Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body for some raw food samples of two healthy holiday desserts - a decadent fudge brownie & luscious chocolate pudding. FREE. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple Rd, tRoY. Service Desk 248-649-9600.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 prob-lems rule your life. Attend this seminar and learn drugless solutions. Whole Foods, RocHeSteR HiLLS. FREE! Call 248-879-1900 to register.Raw Foods for Regular People - 11am-noon. Sweets are usually so unhealthy! Learn to prepare some nutritious, quick & easy holiday goodies. We'll make creamy chocolate pudding & yummy truffles. $10. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, RoCHEstER HiLLs. Service Desk 248-371-1400.

ThursDAy, DEcEMbEr 8Juicing for Health with Anca - 7pm. uicing for Health with Anca - 11 am-noon. Learn about juicing's powerful benefits & sample fresh delicious juices. Anca will also share her incredible story about healing herself from cancer. $5. Whole Foods Market, RoCHEstER HiLLs.Essential oil Class - 6:30pm. Learn the basics of using essential oils for your family. The class will will typically run 45 minutes to one hour. $10. Soothe Your Soul, oxFoRD. 248-236-9855.

sATurDAy, DEcEMbEr 10Raw Foods for Regular People - 11am-noon. Sweets are usually so unhealthy! Learn to prepare some nutritious, quick & easy holiday goodies. We'll make creamy chocolate pudding & yummy truffles. $10. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, RocHeSteR HiLLS. Service Desk 248-371-1400.Lunch with santa - 11am and 1pm, Also Sun 12/11 at 1 pm. A visit, lunch, and sing-along with Santa. Advance tickets in person or by phone. $5/child $3/adults. Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center near RoCHEstER/WAsHinGton toWnsHiP. 586-781-9113.

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snacks ‘n’ Crafts with santa - 10am and 1pm. Listen to a story in front of the holiday tree, decorate a cookie, make some festive crafts and visit Santa. All ages.$5/child. Preregister. Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center near WHitE LAkE. 248-625-6640.Raw Foods For Regular People: Holiday Goodies - 11am. Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body & learn to prepare a nutritious smooth & creamy chocolate pudding and a variety of truffles. $10 Whole Foods Market, RoCHEstER HiLLs.

suNDAy, DEcEMbEr 11taste the Holiday Cheer - 12-3pm. Celebrate the holiday season by trying some of the tastiest items available. Traditional holiday dishes will be sampled by our Prepared Foods Department, as well as some new twists on conventional favorites. Stop on in for a taste! FREE. Whole Foods Market, RoCHEstER HiLLs.Holiday Brunch ideas w/ Mood - 2-4pm. Our Troy store welcomes Mood Ahmed our NEW demo extraordinaire. Just in time for the holidays Mood will be preparing and sampling items perfect for your holiday brunch and entertaining complete with non-alcoholic mimosas! Whole Foods Market, tRoY.

MONDAy, DEcEMbEr 12sleep issues? What Can You Do About it? - 7-8:15pm. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist will discuss Thyroid & Adrenal Health, Stress, Depression, Fatigue and more! Don’t settle for false solutions. We will cover things that have been known for years but are now largely ignored by mainstream health care. Vitamin Shoppe, sHELBY tWP. FREE! Register: 248-879-1900.Anti-viral Essentia oils - 7-8pm. Protect yourself from harmful bacteria and germs the natural way by using plant based formulas and without using toxic or synthetic materials. Also learn how to repel airborne viruses and bacterias naturally, both inside and outside the body. FREE. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, RoCHEstER. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064.

TuEsDAy, DEcEMbEr 13Learn to Crochet - 6:30-8pm. Learn how to become comfortable with them basic tools involved to crochet simple patterns. Also understand how to read beginners crochet patterns. All materials are provided to create fun scarves. $25. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, RoCHEstER. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064.spiritual Vision Meditation Group - 6:30-8:30pm.Also 12/27. $15. Soothe Your Soul, oxFoRD. 248-236-9855.

ThursDAy, DEcEMbEr 15Latin Dance: Merengue - 6-7pm. A great way to learn Latin Dance. This upbeat dance style is fun, easy to learn, and full of great moves and music. Learn steps, tips and techniques. Burn calories the fun way! Please wear shoes with backings. No partner required. $15. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, RoCHEstER. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064.Yin Yoga - 7:15-8:15pm. Deep meditation practices will relieve stiff knees and an aching back by allowing you to sit more comfortably while

stretching the connective tissue and done by tapping into the body's energy systems. Harmonized flow of hidden energy offers an unmoving sense of stability and clarity. Mats recommended. $15. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, RoCHEstER. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064.

FriDAy, DEcEMbEr 16Basic Yoga - 3-4pm. Free your body & mind from tension by allowing yourself to regain balance and energy by utilizing elemental postures & breathing techniques. $15. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, RoCHEstER. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064.

suNDAy, DEcEMbEr 18Explore nature in Winter - 1pm. Join an interpreter for a brisk hike through the woods and marsh. Then go inside and enjoy some hot cocoa. All ages. $3/person. Preregister only. Metro Beach Metropark Nature Center located near Mount CLEMEns. 586-463-4332 and

MONDAy, DEcEMbEr 19kinesiology - 6:30-8:30 pm. Listen to your body with muscle testing. $25. Lapeer Community Education, LAPEER. 810-667-6546.

TuEsDAy, DEcEMbEr 20A Taste of Isha - 7pm. Sample the dishes and take home recipes to try on your own. Learn to make a yummy vegetarian recipe and taste how good healthy eating can be! Registration required online or at the Customer Service Desk. Space limited. FREE. Whole Foods Market, RoCHEstER HiLLs.

WEDNEsDAy, DEcEMbEr 28Gluten Free support Group - 7pm. Join us in the café with copies of your favorite gluten free recipe to share. Learn about our gluten free products, discuss allergies and get samples provided by our gluten free vendors. Register online or at the Customer Service. FREE. Whole Foods Market, RoCHEstER HiLLs. Info: 248-371-1400.

sATurDAy, DEcEMbEr 31new Years Eve Yoga Practice - 6-7:30pm. A Magical Jivamukti inspired Yoga Class led by Abby. Live music by Dave. Asana practice followed by chanting and meditation for a blissful evening. $15/$20 at door. House of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERkLEY. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992.

ThursDAy, JANuAry 5Better Health now and For a Lifetime Class - 6:30-8:30pm. FirstLine Therapy Coordinator, Ann Heusted, RN, will conduct a seminar introducing attendees to the lifestyle modification program, FirstLine Therapy. This customized program includes personal consultation, individualized nutrition plan, testing for progress and group classes. FREE. The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, CLARkston. Call 248-625-6677 to register.

TuEsDAy, JANuAry 10Fibromyalgia - 6-7pm. This class covers causes of the disease, what nutrition and lifestyle changes are needed, and specialized testing commonly missed. Seating limited. FREE. FRAsER Activity Center. Info: Jennifer 586-774-6301.

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Creating A World that Works For All - 10am. Celebration of Spirit: music, laughter, meditation, inspiration, spiritual community. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, CLARkston. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. spiritual Gathering - 11am. The Center of Light Spirituality Center. All welcome. Relaxed, retreat type setting, interesting topics, loving experiences, meditation, healing, 5898 Baldwin Rd, oxFoRD. 248-236-0432.

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.Yoga - 12pm Yin Yoga, 6:30pm Power Yoga. Soothe Your Soul, oxFoRD. Info: Hannah 248-236-9855. tai Chi Chuan Classes - 6:30-8pm. Enjoy the calm, centered, relaxed state of moving meditation. Mind leads, body follows. Reunite with your personal power and learn to direct your energy. $15. Orchid Leaf Energy Arts, 2290 East Hill Rd #202, GRAnD BLAnC. Dawn Fleetwood 810-235-9854.slow Flow Yoga with noreen Daly CYt - 5:45pm. Wednesdays also. For beginners to intermediate. First class free. $8/class or package rates. Peace Unity Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, CLARkston. 248-625-5192.Flow Yoga - 7pm. Also Wed-6:15pm & Thu-9:30am. Great for the fit individual wanting to experience a blend of classic yoga combined with asana flow & breath. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVisBuRG. Jules 248-390-9270.

Gentle Yoga with Rev. Matthew - 10am. Thursdays also. Please bring a practice mat or towel. Free-will Love-offerings received. Peace Unity Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, CLARkston. 248-625-5192.Gentle Yoga - 7pm. Great class for beginners, plus-sized, seniors, pregnant or anyone needing a more therapeutic approach to their practice. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVisBuRG. Jules 248-390-9270. tai Chi Classes - 6:30-7:30pm. 20 yrs experience. $13 drop in or 10-class packages. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. 810-667-2101. See ad inside back cover.

Yoga - 9am Basic Yoga, 11:15am & 6:30pm Gentle Yoga. Soothe Your Soul, oxFoRD. Info: Hannah 248-236-9855. Foundational Yoga - 10-11am. Energize and relax your mind, body, spirit and heart. $8. Michigan Rehabiliation Specialists, 10860 Highland Rd, HARtLAnD. Tanya 810-623-4755.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.Gentle Yoga with noreen Daly CYt - 1pm. A won-derful introduction to yoga, or a nice way to build on your current practice. First class free, $8/class or package rates. Peace Unity Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, CLARkston. 248-625-5192.Flow Yoga - 6:15 pm. Great class for those new to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga system. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVisBuRG. Jules 248-390-9270.Women's only Workout - 6:00-7:00pm. Class teaches overall fitness with cardio, strength, and TaeKwon-Do punching and kicking techniques. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. 810-667-2101. See ad inside back cover.

Flow Yoga - 9:30am. A blend of classic yoga teachings inter-woven with asana flow and breath to help strengthen the mind, body & spirit. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVisBuRG. Jules 248-390-9270.Batterer/Assailant Group - 10-11:20am; 5:30-6:50pm and 7-8:20pm. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, HoWELL. Info: 517-548-1350. Young At Heart Active Adults - 11:30am-1:30pm. Fun and friendly atmosphere filled with activities. $5 yearly membership per person. Non-members welcome. (May be extra fee for luncheon). Hart Community Center, DAVisBuRG. Info; Sarah 248-846-6558.special needs Adaptive Yoga - 4:30 pm -5:30 pm. Ages 10 to 15 attends class with caregiver. Begins July 7 thru August. $8. The Yoga Loft & SHARP Fitness, 555 S. Saginaw St, FLint. Lois Schneider 810-232-2210.YoGA for Men & Women - 6-7:30pm. Beginning & Intermediate. Discover how movement and breath help open tight spots in the body. This class will help bring balance to the body. Available for all fitness levels. Bring your own mat or one provided. Taught by Chris Duncan, RYT 8 years Astanga Yoga. $12 drop in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. 810-667-2101. See ad inside back cover.

Alzheimer’s Association support Group - 6:30-8pm. 4th Thur. Open to the public, free of charge and are attended by families, caregivers, and friends of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementia disorders. LAPEER Library- Margurite D. Angeli Branch. FREE. Info: Amy DeNise 810-732-8500.Essential Meditation with Rev. Matthew - 6:30pm. Brief instruction & deep experience. Free-will love offering will be received. Peace Unity Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, CLARkston. 248-625-5192.Basic Yoga - 7pm. This class is a classic! Great for all levels. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVisBuRG. Jules 248-390-9270.Health seminars - 7-8pm. Different topics each week, with Dr. Dennis Benn. Call for weekly topics. FREE. Alternative Health and Rehab Centre, 2284 S Ballenger Hwy Ste F, FLint. RSVP 810-235-5181. See ad page 15.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.

Yoga - 9am Basic Yoga, 12pm Yin Yoga. Soothe Your Soul, oxFoRD. Info: Hannah 248-236-9855. Basic Yoga - 9:30am. Great class for newbies! Learn the basics in a fun, casual atmosphere. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVisBuRG. Jules 248-390-9270. sexual Assault Group - 9:30-11:30am. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, HoWELL. Info: 517-548-1350.Colon Hydrotherapy - 6-7pm.Wth Dr. Dennis Benn. FREE. Alternative Health and Rehab Centre, 2284 S Ballenger Hwy Ste F, FLint. RSVP 810-235-5181. See ad page 15.Essene Health Association Meetings - 7pm, second Friday, LinDEn. Raw foods, sprouting, detox, live blood cell info & general health info is provided. Cost: $5 association membership fee required. Info/register: 810-735-2575. See Center for Holistic Studies ad, page 6.

Yoga Fusion - 8am. Explore the 8 limbs of the Ashtanga practice infused with traditional, primary & secondary series postures. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVisBuRG. Jules 248-390-9270.Basic Yoga - 9am. Soothe Your Soul, oxFoRD. Info: Hannah 248-236-9855. tai chi/Qi Gung classes - 10am. This ancient art will help you improve balance, muscle tone, flexibility, posture, and balance. Great stress reliever! $8. Alternative Health and Rehab. Centre, G-2284 S Ballenger Hwy, FLiNt. Dawei 810-235-5181. See ad page 15.


michiganorientalmedicineAcupuncture and HerbsKaren DeBruyn, PT, Dipl.OM12809 S. Saginaw, Suite 206Grand Blanc, 810-694-3500Providing acupuncture and herbal medicine to optimize your health and wellness. Specializing in pain management, sports injuries, women's health, immune support, insomnia, and stress management.

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: MichiganHealthyLiving.com.

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caFéoFliFeFentonDr. Erica Peabody, Chiropractor521 North Leroy St., Fenton810-629-6023

Serving the exceptional Chi-ropractic experience. The Café of Life® is a unique con-cept. A place that thinks radi-cally different about health and provides an environment to practice. Visit our website: CafeOfLifeFenton.com.

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counseling

shanticounselingservicesTheresa Callard-Moore, ACSW6199 Miller Rd., Ste A, Swartz Creek810-630-0904 ext. 2

Treating the whole person: Body mind & spirit. Holistic psychotherapy services i n c l u d i n g t r a d i t i o n a l counseling, EMDR, NET, N u t r i t i o n a l r e s p o n s e testing, Reiki and more. ShantiCounseling.com

healthFoods

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alternativehealth&rehabcentre,PllcS. Ballenger Hwy, Flint • 810-235-5181Certified Acupuncture with 8 years experience, David Birmingham. Chronic pain relief from many everyday issues without drug therapy. See ad page 15.

chiroPractic

alternativehealth&rehabcentre,PllcS. Ballenger Hwy, Flint • 810-235-5181DR. BENN DC BA, 30 years in practice treating sports, family, chronic and non-responsive conditions. See ad page 15.

naturalwellness&PainrelieFcenters10683 S. Saginaw St., Ste B, Grand Blanc 810-694-3576 • NWPRC.comDr. Morningstar is the developer of the TornadoSuit and ARC3D Scoliosis Therapy. His treatment ap-proach has already received national media attention for it's long-term effectiveness. Preventing scoliosis surgery in children, and maximizing pain relief function in adult scoliosis patients. See ad page 2.

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alternativehealth&rehabcentre,PllcS. Ballenger Hwy, Flint • 810-235-5181Advanced I-ACT certified Colon Hydro therapist available 3 days/wk. Water based cleansing of large intestines and colon's impacted waste. See ad page 15.

essentialoils

YounglivingessentialoilsIrene Marz Independent Distributor810-691-1317HealthfulOils@gmail.comIreneMarz.VibrantScents.com

Yo u n g l i v i n g h a s specialized in growing, disti l l ing & sell ing t h e r a p e u t i c - g r a d e , o r g a n i c a l l y - p u r e Essential Oils for over 20 years. Over 130 Essential Oils & Oil blends available for health & wellness, as well as essential oil-

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davidw.regiani,dds,PcHolistic General Dentistry101 South Street, Ortonville248-627-4934RegianiDental.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 18.

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guidedtouch•denaetaitLapeer • 810-614-7582Pain/stress relief and more with Craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy and holistic nutrition. 11 years experience. See ad page 10.

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acuPunctureClarissa Dawn Guest, RN, Dipl. Ac2359 W. Shiawassee, Suite E, Fenton810-750-2004Transform your health with Acupuncture. Start feeling better today. Specializing in insomnia, depression, pain management, infertility, painful periods, menopause, headaches and migraines. Also offering Nutrienergetics™ and Neuromodulation Technique™.

acuPuncture&herbalclinicMichal Kelly L. Ac., Dipl. O.M.Kimberly Heneke, Massage Therapist12272 Fenton Rd., Suite 3, Fenton810-714-5556

Offering personalized natural health care that focuses on treating the root cause of ill-ness, not just the symptom. A safe and effective alter-native for children, adults and seniors. Specializing in infertility, pediatrics, internal medicine and pain manage-ment.

Loveandcompassionarenecessities,notluxuries.Withoutthemhumanitycannotsurvive.~DalaiLama


Yoga/martialarts

koreanmartialartsinstitute935 Baldwin Rd., Lapeer810-667-2101 • 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. See ad next page.

centerForholisticstudies&Practices,llcDeborah Weeks • 810-735-2575114A S Bridge St, Linden

Rejuvinate, cleanse and detoxify the body, mind and spirit by choosing from alternative and preventative p r a c t i c e s o f f e r e d . Naturopathic Counselor, Certified Medical Massage, S c e n a r, M i c r o s c o p y, Biological Terrain, Ion Cleanse, Blanket Therapy

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alternativehealth&rehabcentre,Pllc2284 S Ballenger Hwy, Ste F, Flint810-235-5181 • www.AHRC.usA diagnostic, treatment and research centre with a holistic, personal approach. Acupuncture, Chiropractic, sports rehab and exercise, massage, oxygen therapy, detox and more. See ad page 15.

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We strongly believe in in-tegrating massage therapy into your healing and have a full massage staff to do just that. Warm, inviting, relaxing atmosphere con-dusive to healing and re-laxation.

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naturalwellness&PainrelieFcenters10683 S. Saginaw St., Ste B, Grand Blanc 810-694-3576 • NWPRC.comPeople under Dr. Strauchman's supervised HcG pro-tocol are losing 20-30 pounds a month and keeping it off. Mention Natural Awakenings Directory and receive $50 off your HcG Program. See ad page 2.

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Get Fit • Have Fun • Learn the Art of Self-DefenseAt the Korean Martial Arts Institute: • Every student actively participates in every class.• We reinforce character development & values that

schools, parents & churches strive to role model, suchas: Common courtesy, integrity, perseverance, teamwork,self-confidence, community service, & respect forauthority.

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Ages 5 to Adult Call for rates & times

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