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andwe'relookingforwardto2013andbeyond. Torecap2012,NaturalAwakeningsPetcontinuedtogrow.WeexpandedintoWaynecountyearlyintheyear,whichincreasedourcirculationbyabout30%.Wehaveplanstocontinuethatexpansionin2013,whichwe'llannounceinfuturelet-ters and emails. Wehaveacoupleofnewprogramswe'relaunchingin2013aswell,thatwe'dlike to tell you about now. First,wehave"morphed"ourexposeriesintoaseminar-basedapproach.Theplanis to hold (eventually) monthly seminars in which practitioners from our community will give presentations designed to educate and inform all who wish to attend. The goal is to rotate these events throughout our Southeast Michigan market, so that every part of our region has the chance to attend a "local" event. Our first event will be in March2013,andwe'llmaketheformalannouncementonourwebsite,inthenextissue of this magazine and via our email list (make sure you're signed up for the list, if you're not...visit our website and sign up there). Next, we are in the final stages of launching an expanded network for both busi-nessesandreaderstotakeadvantageof.Itwillincludewebsite-baseddirectories,email notifications, social media channels and much more. Plan on taking part of thiscutting-edgeapproach thatwillkeepyou informed,provideopportunities tosave on your purchases and much more. Again, we'll announce that soon through the channels mentioned above (another reason to be on the email list). We're sure you'll find these new programs beneficial to you, whether you're a reader,distributionlocationforthemagazineorlocalbusiness(advertiserandnon-advertiser alike). We hope you enjoy this month's magazine. We've collect a great deal of infor-mation to help you keep you and your family happy and healthy. That's the mission of Natural Awakenings each month. Because January is our integrative and complementary issue each year, you'll find information onf dealing with Fibromyalgia, Autism, sustainable weight loss tips and our feature that provides healthy lifestyle "tweaks" that are surprisingly simple and can provide positive changes for feeling good. So, enjoy your January issue of Natural Awakenings. Until next issue here's to a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year...naturally!


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newsbriefsLocal Videographer Produces Natural Beekeeping DVD

Local video producer Jeremy Dunbar produced a DVD on Natural Beekeeping showcasing his father’s 40 years of experience as a beekeeper. Jerry Dunbar,

longtimebeekeeper,hasalwaystakenanorganicandnaturalapproachtobeekeep-ingandshareshisexperiencesinthis90-minutefilm.

“Thesetinycreatures,responsibleforpol-linating one third of our crops, are disappearing in mass waves, dying and losing the way back to their hives. Current consensus assigns blame to a combination of chemicals, genetically modified crops, antibiotics, pesticides and other toxic factors,” says Jerry. “I see part of the solution in an elimination of all artificial intrusion into the bee’s life;" he continues, "in letting its natural biology and

immune system build up strength, restoring balance. I envision a future in which people around the world discover and take up apiculture, building a network of healthysmall-scalebeekeepingoperations,creatingabufferagainstColonyCollapseDisorder. I encourage urban beekeeping more than rural because the pesticides and monoculture in farmlands are bad for the bees and their honey. In cities, they at least have a choice of blossoms and can skip the ones with chemicals.”

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8th Annual World Hypnotism Day

The Michigan Association of Counselors and Hypnotherapists are offering a free expoinhonorofthe8thannualWorldHypnotismDay.TheexpowillbeJanuary

19from10amto4pmattheAuthenticLivingCenterinTroy.Theeventisfreeandopen to the public. There will be over 18 holisticvendors and exhibits, free lectures, free snacks and beverages, a raffle, and free mini-sessions from practitioners.Thisevent brings together experts in the fields of hypnotherapy, energy healing, nutri-tion, stress reduction, pain management, the power of positive choice and more.

The goal is to help people be able to tap into their own abilities to heal. Thisyear’sfeaturedspeakerisDr.RobertOtto,PresidentandCEOoftheInter-nationalMedicalandDentalHypnotherapyAssociationandoftheInternationalAs-sociation of Counselors and Therapists. His opening remarks will explain hypnosis, the power of the mind, the power of you and how you create change in your life.

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Troy-basedRegisteredDietitianandNutrition-ist Shivani Sharma has published a children’s

book, Fairy Food Mother’s Color Mystery. “Thisbookisbasedononeconcept-eatingrightstartsearly,”saidSharma.“Thebookissuit-ableforkids3to9yearsoldandtakeskidsonafun fantasy journey that teaches them a healthier way to eat and how to eat by color.” Shivani has been working with elementary kidstoteachthemtheimportanceofeatingwell-balanced, nutritious meals that include fruits and veggies with lots of colors. Sharma, Founder of Right Food Choice, LLC, travels to elementary schools to present nutrition classes for kids that involve reading her book, doing activities, and becoming mini chefs, all to encourage them to eat more fruits and vegetables. Sharma is a Certified LEAP therapist, specializing in food sensitivities related to IBS,fibromyalgiaandotherinflammation-relateddisorders.Medicalnutritiontherapyfor kids and adults is her main area of expertise. “I truly believe that nutrition therapy is the most natural way of healing your body. I specialize in vegan and vegetarian diets and provide nutrition counseling for kids and adults with different problems such as food allergies, diabetes, digestive problems,andothernutrition-relateddisorders,”saidSharma.

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Children’s Fairy Tale Teaches Good Eating Habits

Better Body Better Health Institute Offers Free Weight Loss SeminarsDrs. Marc and Colleen VanHoogstraat created the Better Body Better Health

Institutein2011inordertohelpthosestrugglingwithweightlossandotherchronic, metabolic conditions. They are now offering free seminars to the public to share the approach they've been using with their patients “Our culture's love affair with quick fixes, doctors' shows and celebrity diets is leading us down a slippery slope that fails to address the underlying causes of chronic weight issues. Beingoverweightorobeseislikehypothyroidism...it'snotonlyanearlywarn-ing of more symptoms and illness to come, it is an obstacle to cure!” says Dr. Mac Van Hoogstraat. “The key is to discover the critical components often missing from conventional diets & programs that must be addressed for successful results.” The Better Body Better Health Institute, located inside Lifetime Wellness Family Chiropractic, offers free monthly seminars and webinars to learn safe, scientific and natural methods to lose weight, restore your health and get your life back.

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red meat raises a red FlagSteak is still one of America’s favorite meals,

but regular consumption of red meat products comes at a high cost for health. In a recent large study,HarvardSchoolofPublicHealth(HSPH)researchers found red meat to be causally associated with mortality, including from cardiovascular disease and cancer. Senior author Frank Hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology at HSPH, andhisteamobserved37,698menfromtheHSPHHealthProfessionalsFollow-UpStudyforupto22yearsand83,644womenfromtheNationalInstitutesofHealthNurses’HealthStudyforupto28years,allofwhomwerefreeofcardio-vascular disease (CVD) and cancer at the beginning of the study. Theresearchersassesseddietsviaquestionnaireseveryfouryearsanddocu-mentedacombined23,926deathsinthetwostudies,ofwhich5,910werefromCVDand9,464fromcancer.Theirevaluationrevealedthatonedailyservingofunprocessedredmeat(aboutthesizeofadeckofcards)wasassociatedwitha13percent increased risk of earlier mortality, and one daily serving of processed red meat(onehotdogortwoslicesofbacon)witha20percentincreasedrisk. Redmeatandrelatedproductscontainheme(meat-based)iron,saturatedfat,sodiumandnitrites,aswellascarcinogensformedduringcooking.Theresearch-ers recommend turning to healthier protein sources instead, like fish, poultry, nuts, legumes and whole grains.

black Pepper Fights FatA simple, widely available spice and kitchen staple may help us trim

our waistlines. New research published in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry gives the nod to blackpepper.Thestudyprovidesevidenceofalong-soughtexplanationforthebeneficial,fat-fightingeffectsofthecommonseasoning.Piper-ine,thepungent-tastingsubstancethatgivesblackpepperitscharacter-istic taste, helps block the formation of new fat cells.

wisdom from waterSimply drinking a glass of water can prompt better choices

at the dinner table, concludes new research by T. Bettina Cornwell, Ph.D., of the University of Oregon, and Anna R. McAlister, Ph.D., of Michigan State University. In separate studies, young adults and children were tested according to their food and beverage choices. When the participants were served a soda, they selected foods that tended to bemoresaltyandcalorie-dense.However,when the provided beverage was water, participants ate more raw vegetables.

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Flame retardant may Pose health risksObesity, anxiety and developmental

and reproductive problems have all been linked to small quantities of a flame retardant frequently used in furniture and baby products, according to a recent, limited study on rats by researchers at Duke University. Baby rats with mothers that ingested small amounts ofthechemicalFiremaster550gainedmoreweightthanthosethatweren’texposed, and exposed female offspring displayed more anxiety, reached puberty earlier and exhibited abnormal reproductive cycles. Studyco-authorHeatherStapleton,Ph.D.,associateprofessorofenvironmen-tal chemistry at Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment, is a leading expert on flame retardants, particularly children’s exposure to the toxic chemicals they can release. She specifically notes that the new research assessed exposure to doses far lower than those of earlier studies. “This raises red flags about a widely used chemical that we know little about,” advises Stapleton. “What we do know is that it’s common in house dust, and people, especially kids, are being exposed to it.” “Firemaster550wasputonthemarketwithalmostnostudy,”saysLindaBirnbaum, director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, which funded the new research. She says the preliminary findings strongly suggest the need for more studies.

Frying Pan Faux Pas Fried foods may please the palate, but cooking them in

the wrong medium, such as sunflower oil, can present a health risk. Researchers from the Univer-sity of the Basque Country, in North Spain, have discovered that organic aldehyde compounds become toxic when heated. These chemicals, previously linked with some types of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, are generated by the degradation of fatty acids in sunflower and other oils high in polyunsaturated fats, and some remain in food after frying. Oils with higher concentrations of monounsaturated fats, such as olive, peanut or coconut, are less worrisome if frying is the only cooking option.

supplementation cuts colon cancer riskA diet enhanced with multivitamin and mineral

supplements may dramatically lower the risk of developing precancerous colon cancer lesions, according to research published in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Phar-macology.Nearly150,000menandwomenintheUnitedStatesarediagnosedwiththissecond-mostcommonformofcancereachyear. Inthestudy,ratswerefedahigh-fat(20percent)dietfor32weeks.Thosefedahigh-fat,low-fiberdietandalsoexposedtoacarcinogen,developedprecancer-ous lesions of the colon. The animals that underwent a similar diet and treatment, butalsoreceiveddailyvitaminandmineralsupplements,showedan84percentreduction in the formation of precancerous lesions and did not develop tumors.


nuts help neutralize metabolic syndrome

According to the World Health Organization, metabolic syndrome—linked to inflammation

and oxidative stress that increases the risk of Type 2diabetesandcardiovasculardisease—affects25percentofU.S.adultsand20percentofadultsworldwide.Anut-richdietmayoffersomeprotection. Researchers at the University of Barcelona, in Spain,discoveredthatadailyone-ounceservingof

mixed nuts, including raw, unpeeled walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts, boosted patients’ levels of beneficial metabolites derived from metabolizing tryptophan (an amino acid), serotonin (a hormone), fatty acids and polyphenols (phytochem-icals with antioxidant activity). Their findings support the hypothesis that nuts can help prevent metabolic alterations that lead to chronic disease.

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resonance imaging (MRI). Dr. Warren Manning, chief of noninvasive cardiac imaging and testing at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston, and a Harvard Medical School profes-sor, advises, “One or two CT scans over a lifetime is appropriate. But if you have a condition that requires repeated monitoring, a test that does not expose you to ion-izing radiation may be preferred.” Many radiologists take precautions to minimize clients’radiationexposure,suchasperformingcardiacCTscanswithone-sixththeconventional radiation dose.


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lished in Green Americanmaga-zine,93percentofAmericansbelievethat genetically modified foods should belabeled.However,onlyUSDA-cer-tifiedorganicproductscannotinten-tionally contain genetically modified organisms (GMO), so identifying GMO foods and products in a typical U.S.grocerystoreisdifficult.Thefol-lowing information can help. TheU.S.DepartmentofAgri-culture (USDA) confirms that large percentages of the nation’s crops were geneticallymodifiedin2011:94percent of conventional soy and soy products;90percentofcottonseed,a common ingredient in margarine, saladdressingsandoils;and88per-cent of corn, contained in breakfast cereals, corn flour products such as chipsandtortillas,high-fructosecornsyrup, soups and condiments. More than 90percentoftheU.S.canolacrop also is now genetically modified. The Independent,oneofEng-land’s leading newspapers, reported in 1999 that the artificial sweetener aspartamehasbeenmadewithgeneti-callymodifiedbacteriasince1965.Aspartame, inconclusively linked with numerous health risks, is present in morethan6,000products,includ-ing diet sodas. Two other ubiquitous artificial sweeteners, Nutrasweet and Equal, also contain aspartame. The USDA further lists 95 percentofthe2009U.S.sugarbeetcrop, used to produce conventional sugar,asgeneticallymodified.Non-GMO alternative sweeteners include pure cane sugar and honey from organic farms.

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Cut AbuseGovernment Steps In to Curb Greenwashing

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued updated green marketing guidelines intended to stop advertisers from making deceptive or unqualified claims about products being environmentallybeneficialoreco-friendly,called“greenwash-ing”.TheFTCsaidthatfewproductsdeliverthefar-reachingenvironmental benefits that consumers associate with such claims, and they are nearly impossible to substantiate. Therevisionisthefirstsince1998,whenphraseslike“carbon footprint” and “renewable energy” were relatively new. Using input from consumers and industry groups, new sections

address the use of carbon offsets, “green” certifications and seals, and renewable energy and renewable materials claims. Marketers are warned not to make broad, unqualifiedassertionsthattheirproductsareenvironmentallybenignoreco-friendly. Arthur Weissman, president and CEO of Green Seal Inc., a nonprofit environ-mental certification organization based in Washington, D.C., says, “We hope that therewillbeenforcementtohelpridthemarketplaceofthemanyless-than-credi-ble seals and greenwashing that exist.” The new guidelines are not rules or regulations, but general principles that describe the types of environmental claims the FTC may find deceptive. They do not address use of the terms “sustainable”, “natural” and “organic”.

Source: The Christian Science Monitor

Shell GameTurtles Facing Extinction Get HelpThe Turtle Survival Alliance Foundation (TSA) is opening a facility to house some of the world’s most endangered freshwater turtles and tortoises nearCharleston,SouthCarolina.The50-acreTurtle Survival Center will maintain living groups, or assurance colonies, of many species facing an uncertain future in the wild. Thecenterwillhouse20speciesoffresh-water turtles and tortoises ranked “critically endangered” by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Nine are also on the Turtle Conservation Coalition list of the world’s most endangered tortoises and freshwater turtles. According to TSA President Rick Hudson, “No group of animals is under greater threat or faces a higher risk of extinction than freshwater turtles and tor-toises.” The center will focus on species that have little chance of being recovered in nature because of habitat loss and intensive hunting pressures. Some species have undergone such dramatic declines that without interven-tion, their extinction is imminent. It’s hoped that offspring born at the center will eventually repopulate their ancestral habitats.

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Dirty PoolGreat Lakes Under Siege by Global WarmingDon Scavia, director of the University of Michigan Graham Sustainability Institute, stated in a regional leaders’ conference that climate change is aggravating the effects of devastating algae blooms in the Great Lakes by increasing the intensity of spring rains that wash phosphorus into the water. Rampant algae levels degrade water quality because as algae decompose, oxygen levels can drop low enough to kill fish. After the United States and Canada signed the initial Great Lakes Water Qual-ityAgreementin1972,manylocalgovernments banned detergents containing phosphorus and the algae problem faded, but it has returned in the past decade. Analysts note that while the practice of planting crops without plowing the ground may help prevent erosion, it leaves high concentrations of fertilizer phosphorus in the up-per layers of soil, where it easily runs off into waterways. A task force of academic and government experts has recommendedmorethan50helpfulpractices, including providing funding and technical assistance for phospho-rus reduction projects; authorizing state regulators to require pollution reduction measures in stressed water-sheds; and working with farmers and equipment manufacturers to develop fertilizer application methods that avoid runoff.

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Zapped TapUV Light Cleans The Big Apple’s Water Supply

NewYorkCityhasopenedtheworld’slarg-est water disinfection plant, using ultraviolet (UV) light as a sanitizing agent to eliminate cryptosporidium,giardiaandotherpatho-genic microorganisms that can cause nausea, cramps, diarrhea and more serious ailments.Fifty-sixmassiveUVunitswillneu-tralize waterborne pathogens in all drinking water derived from the city’s major sources. The Catskill and the Delaware water supplysystems,completedin1927and1967,respectively,provideabout90per-

cent of the city’s water. The facility will process up to 9 billion liters daily, adding a secondlayerofsanitationtothecity’straditionalchlorinetreatment.Whilecrypto-sporidium is highly resistant to chlorine, UV has proved effective at controlling the parasite. Adenovirus is resistant to UV disinfection, but can be killed using chlorine. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires that if unfiltered surface watertreatmentsystemsdon’tfilterdrinkingwater,anotherbarrierformicroorgan-isms besides chlorine treatment needs to be installed. The alternative to UV would have been to build a much more expensive filtration facility that passes drinking waterthroughaseriesofporousmaterialssuchaslayersofsand,gravelandchar-coal to remove chemicals, hazardous materials and toxins.

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threeMETshaveanestimated18to20percent reduced risk of developing a chronic disease,” Willis explains. Thetake-awaymessageis,“Justmove,”saysstudyco-authorDr.LauraDeFina. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends in-vestinginaweeklytotalof150to300minutes of moderate exercise or 75 to 150minutesofvigorousexercise,eitherof which can be broken down into two orthree10-minuteincrementsaday,DeFina confirms. As simple as it sounds, few people are doing it, something New York Times fitness columnist Gretchen Reynolds underscores in her recent book, The First 20 Minutes: Surprising Science Reveals How We Can: Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer. “Most of us sit an average of eight hours a day,

whether it’s at a desk or in front of a television,” Reynolds says. “The human body was not meant to be sedentary.” Morethanthree-quartersofAmericansare not meeting exercise recommen-dations,withone-quarterremainingcompletely sedentary, the CDC reports. Breaking this cycle does not need to be difficult, Reynolds notes. “You get the benefits from just moving. Start by standing up more and moving around in your office.” Reynolds, who hops on one foot while brushing her teeth and reads standing up using a music stand, says studies have shown that bad things happen to bodies that sit for long stints, even those that start each day with an hour of exercise, and good things happen to bodies that stand often, even if it’s just for two minutes everyhalf-hour.“Forinstance,whenyou stand, the big muscles in your legs and back contract, releasing enzymes that stabilize blood sugar,” Reynolds says, echoing findings of a study of morethan120,000menandwomenpublished in the American Journal of Epidemiology. The researchers found that the combination of both sitting more and being less physically ac-tive was associated with a significant increase in accelerated death rate, particularly in women, at 94 percent, aswellasmen,at48percent. As Reynolds’ book title suggests, the majority of health benefits are derivedfromthefirst20minutesofexercise and begin to flatten out after 30minutesorso.Dr.CarlLavie,medi-cal director of cardiac rehabilitation and prevention at the Ochsner Medi-cal Center, in New Orleans, points out that this timeframe supports general health. He and Reynolds agree that to reach specific goals, such as increased running speed or dramatic weight loss, moderate levels won’t do the trick, so do more, if possible. The most vital message, experts agree, is to do something every day, consistently. Willis observes that, “The effects can quickly reverse if you stop.”

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Hum OftenAnother Singer assertion is that simply humming “mmmmmmmmm” a couple of minutes a day can stimulate the thyroid and increase the production of thyroid hormones of those with an un-deractivethyroid.Thebutterfly-shapedgland wraps around the larynx, or voice box, which Singer contends is part of nature’s elegant design, meant to be stimulated by sound. The Cleveland Clinic reports that 10percentoftheU.S.populationage65andoversuffersfromhypothy-roidism, with the rate in the general populationbetween1and2percent.The condition is a special problem for women encountering perimenopause or menopause, when hormone levels can fluctuate wildly. “The medical community has considered the effect of the thyroid on the voice but not the vibratory effect of vocalization on thyroid function,” says Singer. “It stands to reason that hum-ming, singing or quietly talking is pre-ferred to the overstimulation of shouting or yelling.”

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Exercise Artistic SkillsGiving oneself artistic license is also healthy, advises Roberts. “Just bring a little beauty into your life, whether it’s choosingwhichclothingandaccesso-ries to wear, arranging a vase of table flowers or dancing to favorite music. Just do something creative every day.” Energytherapistsmaintainthatex-posure to creative activities improves circulation to the brain and thyroid; on a psychological level, it also works toimproveself-confidenceandself-expression. A recent study at the University of Colorado published in the journal Pal-liative & Supportive Care confirmed that individualarttherapyisusefulinsup-portingcancerpatientsduringchemo-therapy.Fifty-oneofthe54participantssaid it helped them to relax, talk about their situation or explore and express emotions to their benefit. Roberts adds, “It’s even better if you join a group engaged in a creative activity. I think people in general do better when we come together to create something beautiful.” These experts’ prescriptions for such simple lifestyle changes have shown how commonsense adjustments in everyday living can have profound, health-alteringresults,withonlygoodafter effects.

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Parents of autistic children are encouraged when they witness improvements after eliminating

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enough for researchers to conclude, “A trial elimination diet is appropriate for children that have not responded satis-factorily to conventional treatment.”

The Role of Vitamin D A2012studyintheJournal of Neuroin-flammation found that autistic children had significantly lower levels of vitamin D than control subjects. Vitamin D, the study notes, regulates immune function and thus autoimmunity; when the im-mune system is disrupted and the body attacks itself, it may play a role in the development of autism. Dr. John Cannell, founder of the nonprofit Vitamin D Council, remarks that fear of sun overexposure has led to the deficiencies. “Vitamin D is not a vitamin,” Cannell clarifies. “It’s a steroid hormone system that begins in the skin. If children aren’t getting any photons of UVB light, they’re not making any vitamin D.” He notes that the rise in autism ratesduringthelast25yearstrackswithincreasesin50-plusSPFsun-screen use, more time spent indoors and a rise in breastfeeding. Because breast milk contains low amounts of vitaminD,since2003theAAPhasemphasized the importance of parents giving vitamin D supplement drops to breastfed infants. The same vitamin D study showed that the severity of autism correlated strongly with deficiencies of this vitamin and that the higher the level, the less severe the symptoms. Can-nell has witnessed this phenomenon via a clinic hosted by the Vitamin D Council, recommending increases in vitamin D levels for autistic children to “high normal levels” and reducing vitamin A, which blocks the action of vitamin D. “Wehavechildrenon5,000to10,000unitsofvitaminDaday,”Can-nell reports. “We see improvements in terms of sleep, meltdowns, eye contact, cognitive capacity, fine motor skills, language and reading—across the spectrum.”

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Startinginthe1970s,naturalfoodsadvocateandjournalistKathleenBarnes, of Brevard, North Caro-

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other spicy foods are all very low in calories.” Enhance mood. We don’t want to feel hungry or deprived when trying to lose weight. The protein in tur-key,chickenandcold-waterfishlikesalmon and mackerel helps us feel more satisfied and on top of things. Barnesalsosuggestseatinglow-fatcottage cheese, avocado, wheat germ, whole-graincrackersandbananastohelp increase serotonin levels and feel-ingsofwell-being.“Whenyoucravesomething sweet or feel like you’re crashingmid-afternoon,that’sthetimeto eat a small amount of these foods to get you back on track,” she advises. Julia Ross, author of The Mood Cure and The Diet Cure, agrees. This Mill Valley, California, nutritional psychotherapist recommends complex carbohydrates such as whole grains to keep us on an even keel during weight loss. “This means pushing away the left-

over cake and eating sensible carbs to stimulate serotonin,” she says. Promote digestion. The fiber in fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains helps move things along in the digestive system,

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consciouseatingsoluble fiber found in oat bran, fruits, vegetables and nuts not only facilitates digestion, but also supports the im-mune system. Professor Gregory Freund, who teaches at the university’s medical school in Champaign, explains, “Soluble fiber changes the personality of immune cells—theygofrombeingpro-inflam-matory,angrycellstoanti-inflammatory,healing cells that help us recover faster from infection.” Feel full. Hunger pangs can derail anyone’s best efforts to eat better. Barnes learned that liquids, includ-ing up to two quarts of water a day, help retain a satisfied feeling. In cooler months, she makes soups that incor-porate leafy green vegetables, onion, garlic, chili peppers and herbs. An apple a day might keep the doctor away—and help in other ways, as well. “Apples have a high water content and are packed with fiber, two factors that leave you satiated,” says KerenGilbert,aregistereddietitianandfounder of Decision Nutrition, in Great Neck,NewYork.“Foratastyprotein-packed snack, top apple slices with natural almond butter.” Accept treats. Leaving room for a treat, like a piece of fine chocolate, can leave us feeling satisfied rather than stuffed,saysKatherineHarvey,aregis-tereddietitianinKansasCity,Missouri. Indulging in a little sweet treat from time to time reinforces the per-ception that eating right can be simple and pleasurable, says Barnes. In cold months, she likes to bake apples sweetened with Stevia and cinnamon, or poach pears in fruit juice and spices. She might break open a pomegranate andslowlymuncheachruby-coloredseed, or stop at a coffee shop to sip a lattemadewithlow-fatmilk. Barnes’ evolved natural foods strat-egy has helped her maintain a desirable weight for many years now. “Sustainable weight loss involves sustainable eating,” she says, “finding healthy foods that we can enjoy for the rest of our lives.”

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States, according to the National Fibro-myalgia Association. Women are much more likely than men to develop fibro-myalgia, with some estimates being as highas90%female. Fibromyalgia has many faces. People with fibromyalgia can have widespread pain, sleep problems, skin sensitivities/reactions,digestiveprob-lems, depression, mood swings, chronic fatigue, or any combination of these. Today, conventional medical treat-ment of fibromyalgia typically includes some type of pharmaceutical medica-tion designed to mask the pain symp-toms, or alter your brain chemistry so that it perceives pain differently. Lyrica, Savella, and Cymbalta are common medications used to treat the symptoms

of fibromyalgia. While these drugs are effective in many cases, they are still not targeting the origin of fibromyalgia. Unfortunate-ly, these drugs are not able to correct some of the known originating factors that contribute to the onset of fibromy-algia. Thankfully, an integrative medicine approach to fibromyalgia may be just the answer people need to reverse the underlying factors that cause fibromyal-gia. For example, a prominent fibromy-algia researcher, Dr. Andrew Holman, found that the majority of women with fibromyalgia have what he refers to as positional cervical cord compression, orPC3.Thisisaninjurytotheupperpart of the cervical spine, or neck, that causes the spinal cord to become pinched in certain positions, causing a hypersensitivity of the nerves. This

results in widespread pain. For example, a change in the nor-mal structure of the neck can create this PC3effect,andcorrectingitcanim-prove widespread pain. The illustration below shows the difference between a normal neck alignment and one that may contribute to fibromyalgia. In addition to neck problems, digestive problems also contribute to fibromyalgia. The absence of normal bacteria in the intestinal lining can result in a lack of activation of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter responsible for making melatonin, the brain chemical that allows you to fall asleep and stay asleep.About20%ofalltheserotoninin the body is activated in the intestinal tract with the help of friendly, probiotic bacteria. Therefore, when the bacteria are notthere,thebodyloses20%ofitsnormal serotonin. When this happens, it can result in sleeping difficulties and depression. Properly identifying and treating hidden underlying food and environmental sensitivities can improve digestive function, and hence increase serotonin levels.

One of the most important tests in helping people with fibromyalgia is an IgG food sensitivity study. Chronic stress can also contribute to fibromyalgia by gradually wearing out the adrenal glands. As the adrenal glands produce more and more corti-sol in response to stress, the presence of excess cortisol in the bloodstream causes abnormal blood sugar levels, carbohydrate cravings, and even hypo-thyroidism. The resultant hypothyroidism con-tributes to chronic fatigue, weight gain, as well as dry skins, nails, and hair. The

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thyroid affects many functions in the body. However, the thyroid is also con-trolled neurologically by neurotransmit-ters like serotonin, and glands like the adrenal glands. Healthy adrenal glands are vital for a healthy thyroid, and a healthy thyroid is essential in revers-ing the signs and symptoms of fibro-myalgia. Adrenal function can also be readily assessed through laboratory as-sessment, and provides physicians with information about your body’s ability to handle stress. Finally,insulinresistance,pre-diabetes, and type II diabetes can all contribute to the onset of fibromy-algia. These conditions increase the viscosity of the blood, making it more difficult to circulate through all of your blood vessels. When muscles do not get adequate blood supply, they can become pain expressive due to lack of nutrients and oxygen, and repair poorly. This makes everyday activities much more difficult, a characteristic common among all people with fibromyalgia. Specific lab testing can also deter-mine if you are insulin resistant, or on your way to becoming diabetic. The good news is that fibromyal-gia can be, and has been, successfully treated in thousands of cases using a combination of integrative medi-cal therapies. It is important to find a physician who understands how all of these factors, from the neck to the gut, interconnect with each other so that a comprehensive treatment approach can be developed. If you have fibromyalgia, and are just not getting better, find another way. Find an integrative medicine approach.

Dr. Mark Morningstar is a chiroprac-tic neurologist at the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers in Grand Blanc and Richmond, Michigan. His practice is devoted to the care of people with neurological and neuromuscular condi-tions such as fibromyalgia, vertigo, MS, scoliosis and Parkinson's disease. You can find him on the web by visiting www.DrMorningstar.com, or by calling 810-694-3576. See ad page 20.

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Our bodies are complex organ-isms made by our creator. In order to keep us happy and the

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Neurotransmitters are chemical filled vesicles that release chemicals, made from proteins, in the brain. Foods that aregoodsourcesofthepre-cursortothese neurotransmitters include meats (especially turkey), cottage cheese, fish, lentils and peanuts. B vitamins and magnesium are also necessary for the production of neurotransmitters. A poor diet and a stressful lifestyle will guaran-tee low neurotransmitter levels. Serotonin is a type of neurotransmit-ter that is found mainly in the central nervous system (CNS) and the gastroin-testinal (GI) tract. It is estimated that as highas70percentofserotoninlevelsmay be produced in the gut. As you can see the gut is very important in proper

mental as well as physical health. In the CNS, serotonin helps regulate mood, sleep, appetite, learning and memory. It has been estimated that as high as seventy percent of the population have low serotonin levels. Symptoms of low serotonin levels may be depression, PMS, hot flashes, sleep difficulties, anxiety and just not being happy all the time. SAD or seasonal affective disorder is also a sign of low serotonin levels. SAD affects people who live in states where the "sun doesn’t shine every day.' They then become depressed and long to see the sun. Other people that fall into low serotonin are the ‘poor me’ or always feeling sorry for one self or the world doesn’t treat me right. I deserve more than I have or can obtained. Still more symptoms of low serotonin may be due to stress and inflammation. Rapid mood swings, emotional instabil-ity, depression, anxiety, memory loss, learning disorders, physical weakness, obsessive compulsive disorders and

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carbohydrate cravings may also be the result of low serotonin levels.

Foods that can help to increase serotonin are potatoes, yams, carrots, fresh vegetables, root crops, squash, fresh fruits, honey, avocado, cheese, chicken, duck, eggs, granola, oat flakes, ricotta cheese, wheat germ, whole milk, wilf game and yogurt.

Herbs that help to regulate serotonin are: Oatstraw, Dong Quai, Burdock, Dandelion, American Ginseng, St John’s Wort, Rhodiolia, Black Cohosh and Wild Yam. Antacids increasethepHinthestomachwherebyaminoacidsor(pro-teins) are not broken down correctly to be used by the body for transformation to serotonin.

On the other hand, balanced serotonin personality traits include the following: completing tasks, impulsive, thrive on change, realist, participate in activities, in touch with body and mind, resourceful, enjoys using advanced tools and toys, desires new experiences and enjoys being part of what is "going on."

Professionally, strengths include: flexibility, coordination, multi-talented,multi-tasking,analyzingdataandtheabilitytoimplementplans.Otherqualitiesincludeloyalty,indepen-dence, optimism and fondness of children.

Problems that may interfere with the absorption of proteins, and ultimately neurotransmitters, are numerous. The pH in the stomach must be low enough for proteins to be broken down.(Antacids increase the pH in the stomach this is in turn increases the pH.) The liver may not be able to convert the nutrients into amino acids. The gastrointestinal tract may be unable to absorb due to a coating.

Thus, neurotransmitters affect our health, actions, moods and every part of our body. These neurotransmitters in the brain send messages via intracellular communication to every part of the body. These messages tell the intestines to digest food, the heart to beat, lungs to breath, bladder to empty, bowels to empty their contents. All systems of the body have the ability to talk to each other via these neurotransmitters.

Neurotransmitters determine how we react emotionally to everything that comes our way. These can be damaged from pesticides, heavy metals, illicit drugs and some prescription drugs. The damage can be permanent. If this happens the numberofactivereceptorsitesavailableforneurotransmis-sion to take place will be decreased.

Nearly every substance that helps control the brain has been found in the gut and the gut is often referred to as the ‘second brain.’ A hundred million neurotransmitters line the length of the gut and are able to digest independently of the brain. This complex circuitry enables it to act independently, learn, remember and produce feelings.

Sincesleepandgutrestbothoccurinninety-minutecycles,people with bowel problems tend to have abnormal REM sleep.Also,ifneurotransmittersareoutofbalanceitisdif-ficult to balance and regulate blood sugar.

Neurotransmitters can be regulated and balanced with naturalremedies.Evenpeoplethathavebeenonselectivese-rotoninreuptakeinhibitorsoranti-depressantscanhavetheirserotonin levels balanced naturally.

One word of caution: Do not try to balance your serotonin levels by yourself. You should seek the help of your medical professional.

Dr. Hilda Lauderman, D.H.M., Ph.D, N.M.D., R.N. serves the greater East Michigan area. For more information, call 810-503-4056. See ad page 15.


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ThurSdAy, JANuAry 3Better Health Now and for the Future - 6;30-8:30pm. 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.

SATurdAy, JANuAry 5Cleansing 101 - 2-3pm. Stop by for some helpful hints on doing a soft cleanse; we remind you to always consult with your physician before beginning any major regimen or change! Be sure and get your FREE guide to cleansing in store while supplies last! FREE. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, TROy 248-649-9600.

SuNdAy JANuAry 6 Guiltless Sweeteners - 2-4pm. Learn ways to cut those calories without ever sacrificing taste. Stevia is a calorie free sweetener, derived from the Stevia plant. Stop in to taste, learn & enjoy all the forms of Stevia we sell and learn NEW ways to use it. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, TROy 248-649-9600.

TueSdAy, JANuAry 8Essential Uses 101 - 6:30-7:30pm. Bring your health ailment and we'll help you find the essential oil that will help you heal NATURALLY, SAFELY, and EFFECTIVELY! $5. Soothe Your Soul, 2B S Washington, OxFORd. Dena Holmes 248-303-3611.

ThurSdAy, JANuAry 10 Natural Thyroid Solutions! - 6:30-7:30pm. Free Seminar - Discover what to do when the medica-tion doesn't work. Learn why you still feel "lousy" even when your tests are "normal" FREE. Lifetime Wellness, 51 S. Washington, Suite D, OxFORd. Dr. Marc 248-628-4886.

SATurdAy, JANuAry 12Family Night yoga - 6:30-7:45pm. Join us for this fun and interactive class for kids & anyone they love to explore yoga together and find the inner child within. Ages 4 & up. $20. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFiELd. Theresa May 586-949-5515.Weight Loss Success! - 10-11am. Free Seminar. Discover what our clients are doing to lose 30-40 lbs in only 12 weeks! Learn exactly what to do for healthy and permanent weight loss. FREE. Better Body Better Health Institute, 51 S. Washington, Suite D, OxFORd. Dr. Colleen 248-628-4886.Nia Fundraising Jam - 2:30-4pm. Increase your body literacy in the language of Nia as we

raise money and awareness for Oakland Literacy Council. Nia is the "Love your Body Workout!" $10 donation. Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 2172 Franklin Road, BLOOmFiELd HiLLS. Stacey Peper 248-737-6856.Natural Bldg.Tour & Activity - 9:30-11:30am. A.M Tour of Strawbale Studio, earth oven, rocket stove & sustainable living practices. 11:30 - 7:3Op Stay on & harvest reed for thatching & see video. $25. Strawbale Studio, Deanne, OxFORd. Deanne Bednar 248-628-1887.Essential Oil Education - 2-3:30pm. Join us as we discuss the powerful benefits to incorporating essential oils into your daily routine, whether it be for weight loss or pain management! FREE. Advanced Medical (23 & Van Dyke), 8170 23 Mile Road, SHELBy TOWNSHip. Dena Holmes 248-303-3611.

SuNdAy, JANuAry 13pottery Workshop: Native American Techniques - 1pm. Experience hands-on history as you learn the ways of the Eastern Woodland Indians and make your own pot to take home with you. $5/person. Ages 6+. Kensington Metropark Nature Center located near miLFORd/BRiGHTON. Preregister only. 810-227-8910.

MoNdAy, JANuAry 14The Amazing Thyroid! 7-8:15pm. Learn how to support this incredible gland. Discover its link to heart health, digestive issues, weight gain and more. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing addresses these issues. Vitamin Shoppe, TROy. FREE! Call 248-879-1900 to register.

TueSdAy, JANuAry 15ENERGiZE with Essential Oils - 6:30-7:30pm. Beginners & Experts will love this class as it teaches you how to ENERGIZE your life naturally w/ essential oils for WEIGHT LOSS or NATURALLY HEALING! $5. The Minds Eye, 81 Macomb Place, mOUNT CLEmENS. Dena Holmes 248-303-3611.

WedNeSdAy, JANuAry 16The Amazing Thyroid! - 7-8:15pm. Learn how to support this incredible gland. Discover its link to heart health, digestive issues, weight gain and more. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing addresses these issues. Whole Foods, ROCHESTER HiLLS. FREE! Call 248-879-1900 to register.

WedNeSdAy, JANuAry 17Nuview Nutrition - discover New Weight Loss Strategies - 7-8:30pm. Lose 1/2 pound to 1 pound a day, improve muscle mass decrease pain & increase energy call today! Must RSVP 248-766-2210 $10/person. Inside Transformation Wellness, 1147 E. Long Lake Rd, TROy.


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FrIdAy, JANuAry 18Hatha yoga - 3-4:15pm. Yoga class linking breath and movement in an easy to moderate fl ow. Class varies from week to week encompassing tonglen meditation, restorative yoga and flowing yoga series. Great way to relax and unwind from the weeks activities.Instructor: Sue Albert, Certifi ed Yoga Instructor RYT $15. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, ROCHESTER. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064.

SATurdAy, JANuAry 19yog 101-An introduction - 2-4pm. Lean the history of yoga, breathing techniques, basic alignment & poses, how it can change our life, yoga etiquette, followed by an easy yoga fl ow. $25. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTERFiELd. Thersa May 586-949-5515. Herbalist Seminar - 9am-4pm. Topics included - which herbs to use for each body system. How herbs work in the body. Specifi c herbs for specifi c issues. Biofeedback Assessment tool Donation. Goodalls Herbs, Big Beaver Rd, TROy. Alice Goodall 586-646-0066. Whole Grains and Greens 101 - 11am-1pm. Join us for a taste and lesson in Whole Grains and green and a taste of some delicious and unusual grains paired with greens. learn how to cook, enjoy and prepare these for yourself and family with ease. FREE. Whole Foods Market, 2880 West Maple, TROy 248-649-9600.World Hypnotism day - 10am-5:45pm. Wellness Professionals speak throughout the day on holistic therapies and about how each person can activate their own healing power. Food; free gift FREE. Authentic Living Center, 1640 Axtell Rd, TROy. Mary Vallei 248-822-9253.

MoNdAy JANuAry 21 Get the RAW Glow - 5-7pm. Plant Based Paradise~Get the Glow! Learn more about the notable glow folks wear on their faces when eating more of a plant based diet and how easy it is to incorporate more RAW foods into your daily diet. Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body |Satisfi ed

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WedNeSdAy, JANuAry 23Fat Loss That Works - 7-8:30pm. Come and learn about one of the most easy and effective natural fat loss programs that work. Pick what works for you as far as length of program, amount of supplements and/or essential oils that promote natural fat loss. Also learn tips to accelerate fat loss as far as diet choices, meal replacements as well as supplements and essential oils. FREE. Rochester Holistic Arts, 118 Terry Ave, ROCHESTER. Kim Leshley 248-895-5064. The Amazing Thyroid! - 7-8:15pm. Learn how to support this incredible gland. Discover its link to heart health, digestive issues, weight gain and more. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist demonstrates how Nutrition Response Testing addresses these issues. Vitamin Shoppe, ROCHESTER HiLLS. FREE! Call 248-879-1900 to register.

SATurdAy, JANuAry 26manage mood with Essential Oils - 2-3pm. Come learn how essential oils can help improve your MOOD, MIND & BODY!!! Break free from the winter blues NATURALLY! FREE. White Lotus Yoga, 67989 Van Dyke, ROmEO. Hosted by: Shelley Dempsey, 586-557-2530. Sounds of the Cosmos - 7-9pm. Breath, Movement, Planetary Gongs, and Kundalini Yoga. With Valerie Weir and Dale Prentiss. $20. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEy. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992.

SuNdAy, JANuAry 27Science Olympiad: dynamic planet - Learn about the impact of glaciations on present-day Michigan with the help of Macomb Community College professor Joe Sarnecke and park interpreter Mark Szabo, followed by a short hike. $3 per student. Preregistration required. Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center near ROCHESTER/WASHiNGTON Township, please call 586-781-9113.

MoNdAy, JANuAry 28 Empowered Childbirth - 7pm. Join HypnoBirthing parents Janice & Will Rex-Weaver of Peaceful Birthing, as they explore how visualization and relaxation will bring the birth you desire. Find out how fear affects labor and intensifi es sensations.

FREE. Whole Foods Market, ROCHESTER HiLLS. 248-371-1400.Herbal medicine - 7-9pm. I will discuss how these herbs detoxify the body and shrink fat cells. We will also be demonstrating the Zyto Compass Nutritional Assessment. $20. SCS Adult and Community Education, Masonic Ave, ST CLAiR SHORES. Alice Goodall 586-646-0066.

TueSdAy, JANuAry 29ENERGiZE with Essential Oils - 6:30pm-7:30pm. Beginners & Experts will love this class as it teaches you how to ENERGIZE your life naturall y w/essential oils for WEIGHT LOSS or NATURALLY HEALING FREE. Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave, WARREN. Dena Holmes 248-303-3611.

MoNdAy, deCeMBer 31New year's Eve yoga Class - 5:30-6:45pm. A Jivamukti inspired asana class led by Abby with live music by Dave. Enter 2013 in a state of bliss. $20. House Of Yoga, 2965 W. 12 Mile Rd, BERKLEy. Abby Bechek Hoot 248-556-0992.

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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 Group - 11:30am-1:30pm. Lunch at noon ($5/person). Activities such as guest speakers, musical performances, fi eld trips, holiday parties, movies, bingo, games and more! $7 yearly membership. Non-members welcome. 50+ or those with disabilities. Info: Sarah at the Springfi eld Oaks Parks/Rec. dAViSBURG. 248-846-6558.meditation / Restorative yoga - 12:45-1:45pm. Also Tue. Class to relax meditate with supported yoga poses good for MS,fi bromyalgia Donation. The Yoga Path, 1086 N Irish Rd Ste 3, dAViSON. Maria Burnash 810-919-9642. See ad page 25.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.Hot Yoga - 5:45-7:45pm. The room is heated to 95 degrees for this vigorous toxin releasing fl ow. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTER-FIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.Tai Chi for Health - 6:15-7:30pm. Certifi ed in-structor with 10 years' experience. All fi tness levels welcome. 8 weeks/$10 class. $8/class student/senior. Healthy Happy Whole, 317 S Elm, OWOSSO. 989-720-HEAL. See ad page 27.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.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 17.Pilates - 7-8pm. Creates a balance in the body, fl ex-

ibility, muscle toning & stress relief $10. Fit Zone for Women, 5217 Highland Rd, WATERFORD. Staff 248-674-9800.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.

Sexual Assault Group - 9:30-11:30am. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, HOWELL. Info: 517-548-1350.Zumba Fitness - 12:15-1pm. Latin-inspired fi tness class for weight loss and enhanced health. All fi tness levels welcome. $8 drop in, $5 drop in for students/seniors. Healthy Happy Whole, 317 S Elm, OWO-SSO. 989-720-HEAL. See ad page 27.Yin Yoga - 5:45pm-7pm. Targets the connective tissues of the body, 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month. $13.00. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHES-TERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515.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. COm-mERCE TWp. at Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Rd. Info: 866-914-3663.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 17.

ibility, muscle toning & stress relief $10. Fit Zone for Women, 5217 Highland Rd, Staff 248-674-9800.La Leche League of Lake OrionEvening Series Meeting: 2nd Thursday. Toddler Meeting: 4th Thursday. Babies and children welcome. FREE. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. Baldwin, 604-4074.

Sexual Assault GroupComprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, Zumba Fitnessclass for weight loss and enhanced health. All fi tness levels welcome. $8 drop in, $5 drop in for students/seniors. Healthy Happy Whole, 317 S Elm, SSOYin Yoga

markyourcalendarBeginner & intermediate

Asthanga yogaThis class will work on discovering how

movement and breath, working together, Will help open tight spots in the body. You may end up discovering some areas that haven’t moved in years. This class will help bring balance to the body. Available for all fi tness levels. Bring

your own mat and wear comfortable cloths.Taught by Chris Duncan, RYT 10 years.

Thursdays • 6-7:30pmKorean Martial Arts Institute

925 Baldwin Rd, Lapeer.8 classes/$80 or $12 drop-in rates.

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

on outside back cover.

Hot Yoga - 7:30-8:30am. The room is heated to 95 degrees for this vigorous toxin releasing fl ow. $13. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CHESTER-FIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. Ashtanga Flow - 9am-10:15am. Sun salutations and standing postures. Vigorous available to all levels $10. The Yoga Path, 1086 N Irish Rd Ste 3, dAVi-SON. Maria Burnash 810-919-9642. See ad page 25.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.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 17.Gentle Basic yoga - 11am-12pm. Meditation/Yoga postures for balance strength and fl exibility breatnwork $5. The Yoga Path, 1086 N Irish Rd Ste 3, dAViSON. Maria Burnash 810-919-9642. See ad page 25.Wellness Fair - 11am-6pm. 2nd Sat of every month. Readers, healers, vendors. $2. Lotus Healing Arts Center, 6015 W Pierson Rd, FLUSHiNG. Jamie Brandow 810-874-1759. See ad page 25.Zumba - 12:15-1pm. Latin-inspired dance-fi tness for weight loss and enhanced health. All levels welcome. $8 drop-in, $5 class cards, $4 student/senior class cards. Healthy Happy Whole, 317 S Elm, OWOSSO. 989-720-HEAL. See ad page 27.

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michigan oriental medicineAcupuncture 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.

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caFé oF liFe FentonDr. 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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david ewing, dds, lPc5516 Torrey Rd, Flint810-232-2515General Dentistry, including root canals, dentures, extractions, bridges, composite (white) fillings, crowns, TMJ, N.E.T. for pain control, anxiety and more. Nutrition and ZOOM teeth whitening. See ad page 9.

chiroPractic

alternative health & rehab centre, 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 17.

natural wellness &Pain relieF centers10683 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 18.

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alternative health & rehab centre, 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 17.

david w. 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 2.

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

acuPuncture

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 & herbal clinicAcupuncture • Massage • NutritionMichal Kelly L. Ac., Dipl. O.M.12272 Fenton Rd., Suite 3, Fenton 810-714-5556 • FentonAcupuncture.com

Offering personalized natural health care that focuses ontreating the root cause of the illness, not just the symptom.A safe and effective alter-native for children, adults and seniors. Specializing in infertility, internal medicine and pain management.

healthY haPPY whole, llcKorina St. John, Dipl.OM, L.Ac317 S Elm, Suite 202B, OwossoMemorial Outpatient Services, OwossoHealthyHappyWhole.com • 989-720-HEAL

Wi t h o v e r 1 4 y e a r s experience in Integrative Medicine, Korina offers painless acupuncture andcompassionate care for allages. Treatment plans designed to meet your specific healthcare and financial needs.

counseling

shanti counseling servicesTheresa 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

cbm health care (non ProFit)2415 Owen Rd Bldg B • Fenton810-391-8666CBMHealthCare.org

Free 1st Acupuncture t r e a t m e n t , m e r i d i a n analysis testing and B12 Injection (NIH research showed improvement wi th acupuncture for pain relief, asthma and nausea). Medicare, B/C, Fee For Service accepted. Assistance for all Seniors and low income persons.

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

essential oils

Young living essential oilsKaren Malone, Independent Distributor810-938-9099 • [email protected]

Curious why 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 7.

Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.~HelenKeller

There is only one success—to be able to spend your life in your own way.~ Christopher Morley


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timeless health & beautYmedical sPa810-724-0480542 N. Cedar, Imlay City

A healthy body from the inside out. Bioidentical Hor-mone replacement, weight loss, intravenous nutritional support, vaser and smart lipo, botox, nonsurgical facelift, vericose veins and other ser-vices. See ad page 16.

integrative medicine

natural wellness &Pain relieF centers10683 S. Saginaw St., Ste B, Grand Blanc 810-694-3576 • NWPRC.comComprehensive treatment options to maximize your results. Bio-identical hormones, IV nutritionals, HcG weight loss, manipulation under anesthesia, de-compression therapy, exercise with oxygen therapy, and cancer therapies. See ad page 18.

massage

alternative health & rehab centre, 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 17.

organic lawn care

bio-turF, llc • 810-348-7547Serving Genesee, Oakland & LivingstonLawn/tree care program that offers organic-based fertilizers, Free lawn analysis. Visit Bio-Turf.com.

Yoga/ martial arts

korean martial arts institute935 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 back cover.

hYPnotheraPY

alternative health & rehab centre, PllcS. Ballenger Hwy, Flint • 810-235-5181Medical Hypnotherapist Jon Tomlinson, with 90% success rate. Helping with conditions: quit smoking, weight loss, golf and much more. See ad page 17.

natures better waY880 W. Dryden Rd., Metamora810-678-3131My4Life.com/NaturesBetterWayWe are helping "take Transfer Factor to the World." We also carry top quality herbal and nutritional supplements.

rebekah's health & nutrition700 S. Main St, Ste 113 • Lapeer810-660-8585 RebekahsPureLiving.com

Organic whole food supplements, nutritional superfoods, detoxification, weigh t managemen t and the HCG protocol. Consultations available

with our knowledgeable and experienced staff. See ad page 8.

mid-michigan hYPnosis center Hypnosis Delivers • 810-423-65413280 N. Elms Rd., Flushingwww.HypnosisDelivers.com

HYPNOSIS to achieve YOUR goals - Lose weight, s top smoking, reduce stress. Offering: VIRTUAL G A S T R I C B A N D , HYPNO-BAND. Private, couples, family, small group sessions. NEW CAREER? Hypnotism certification courses forming NOW.

weight loss

health Foodscbm health care (non ProFit)2415 Owen Rd Bldg B • Fenton810-391-8666CBMHealthCare.org

Free 1st Acupuncture t r e a t m e n t , m e r i d i a n analysis testing and B12 Injection (NIH research showed improvement wi th acupuncture for pain relief, asthma and nausea). Medicare, B/C, Fee For Service accepted. Assistance for all Seniors and low income persons.

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

lotus healing arts center 6015 W Pierson Rd #3 Flushing • 810-874-1759 LotusHealers.com

A Holistic Approach to Health. Treating the body, mind, and

soul. Offering Massage, Thai Yoga Massage, Reiki, Polarity Therapy, Quantum Touch, Readings, Reflexology, Acupuncture, Nutrition, and Workshops.

natural/holistic health

alternative health & rehab centre, 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 17.

natural wellness &Pain relieF centers10683 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 18.

Julie l. ward cmt, le, coe Exactly Esthetics & Massage www.JulieLWard.com 810-875-8416 ONCOLOGY CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERA-PIST AND ONCOLOGY ESTHETICIAN. Ad-vanced Practicioner, Therapuetic, Deep Tissue, Relaxation Massage, Body Treatments, Custom Facials, Waxing Expert, Eyelash Exstensions.

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kimber-bees honeY & Pollen Kimberly Rinna www.kimber-bees.com 810-240-2500 • Fenton

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Indomitable Spirit

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Korean Martial Arts Institute...is a traditional TaeKwon-Do School of Self-Defense, Since 1975. We are very family oriented and a strong teaching school.

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