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In further confirmation of the importance of the gut-brain axis, 18 Italian students at the University of Verona from ages 18 to 33 that took a freezedried mixture of four probiotics for six weeks experienced less depression, anger and fatigue compared to a control group of 15 that consumed a placebo. The positive effects continued, as discovered in follow-up testing three weeks later. The probiotics group also slept better. The probiotic bacteria blend of 4 billion colonyforming units included Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus plantarum and Bifidobacterium longum.
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Seniors that ate more than 10 grams—about two teaspoons—of nuts a day were able to ward off normal cognitive decline and even improve their cognitive functions by up to 60 percent, according to University of South Australia researchers. The study was based on 22 years of records of 4,822 Chinese adults ages 55 and older; 17 percent of them ate nuts every day, most often peanuts. These seniors had as much as 60 percent improved cognitive function compared to those that didn’t eat nuts, and they showed better thinking, reasoning and memory. “Nuts are known to be high in healthy fats, protein and fiber with nutritional properties that can lower cholesterol and improve cognitive health,” says study author Ming Li.
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With the aid of a new infrared camera technology called optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), early Alzheimer’s disease can be detected by checking the back of the eyes for weakened and decreased blood vessels, reports a new study. Northwestern Medicine researchers reached the conclusion by comparing the vessels in the eyes of 32 people that exhibited the forgetfulness typical of early-stage Alzheimer’s with those of another 32 people with normal cognitive
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In a double-blind study of 40 Type-2 diabetes patients, Iranian researchers gave half of them 200 milligrams of an extract of walnut leaf (Juglans regia) for eight weeks and the other half a placebo. Although the walnut leaf extract had no significant effect on their blood glucose levels or insulin resistance, it significantly lowered systolic blood pressure and body weight in the patients.
Sniffing Dogs Can Detect Malaria After years of worldwide decline, malaria is on a worrisome upswing, but researchers from Durham University, in the UK, have found a quick, non-invasive, low-cost detection method: dogs. Trained to sniff out malaria parasites in socks that West African children wore for one night, the canines correctly identified 70 percent among the infected and 90 percent among the uninfected children.
The Power of Thank-You Notes Practicing gratitude is a healthy habit, yet people often hesitate to write heartfelt thank-you notes to people that have touched their lives. Researchers at the University of Chicago and the University of Texas, in Austin, report that writers underestimate how much people receiving those notes are surprised, happy and appreciative. The researchers also found that the letter writers were unduly concerned about their ability to express their gratitude skillfully. While the writers worried about choosing the right words, the recipients felt happiness simply through the warmth of the gesture.
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The inflamed gum condition known as gingivitis is fairly common and often mild, but can be a precursor of more serious periodontal disease linked to Alzheimer’s and rheumatoid arthritis. German researchers at the University of Freiburg tested 30 people: half in a control group that did not change their diet, and half that switched to a diet low in meat and processed carbohydrates and rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, vitamin D, antioxidants, plant nitrates and fiber. After four weeks, those on the plant-based diet had significantly less gum inflammation and bleeding. They also lost weight and had higher vitamin D levels.
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Try Cordyceps to Strengthen the Lungs People suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, can breathe easier by taking the Chinese medicinal fungus Cordyceps sinensis, a new meta-analysis shows. Researchers at the Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine conducted a review of 15 high-quality studies that involved 1,238 COPD patients and found that cordyceps significantly improved lung function, exercise endurance and quality of life with no report of any serious adverse effects. Cordyceps, which is said to relax and open the airways, has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as an anti-asthmatic, expectorant and cough suppressant.
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Producing pure hydrogen is expensive and energy intensive, but a research team at the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, at Princeton University, used sunlight to pull hydrogen from industrial wastewater by using a specially designed chamber with a “Swiss cheese”-like black silicon interface. As reported in the journal Energy & Environmental Science, the process is aided by bacteria that generate electrical current when consuming organic matter in the wastewater; the current, in turn, aids in the water splitting. It “allows us to treat wastewater and simultaneously generate fuels,” says Jing Gu, a co-researcher and assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at San Diego State University. The scientists say the technology could appeal to refineries and chemical plants, which typically produce their own hydrogen from fossil fuels and face high costs for cleaning wastewater.
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Researchers at King’s College London and the University of Suffolk have found a diverse array of cocaine, pharmaceuticals and pesticides in UK river wildlife, as described in a study published in Environment International. The team collected samples of freshwater shrimp from five catchment areas and 15 different sites across the agricultural county of Suffolk. Cocaine was found in all samples tested, and other illicit drugs, pesticides and pharmaceuticals were also widely recorded in the survey. Dr. Leon Barron, from King’s College London, notes, “Such regular occurrence of illicit drugs in wildlife was surprising. We might expect to see these in urban areas such as London, but not in smaller and more rural catchments. The presence of pesticides that have long been banned in the UK also poses a particular challenge, as the sources of these remain unclear.”
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Cannabis is enjoying a renaissance of sorts, and one new application for hemp, the no-buzz industrial variety used in fabrics, oils and foods, is cleaning nuclear radiation from toxic soil and removing metals like cadmium, lead, mercury and other pollutants via phytoremediation. Allison Beckett, a cultivation expert at Marijuana.com, says, “Industrial hemp has been used in areas of high radiation, such as Fukushima, [in Japan,] with promising results. Not only does hemp pull toxic, heavy metals from the soil, it actually improves soil structure, making it usable as productive farmland again. Plus, hemp is a vigorous plant that absorbs CO2 rapidly, making it an encouraging solution to climate change.” Hemp phytoremediation has been used in Italy to clean up the small town of Taranto, where a steel plant has been leaking dioxin into the air and soil. The Pennsylvania Industrial Hemp Council and Lehigh University, in Bethlehem, are running a project to test the process in an arsenic-contaminated area in Upper Saucon Township that once harbored a zinc mine.
The world’s oceans may be getting bluer, thanks to climate change. The effect is more likely to be detected by satellites than Earthbound people, and is caused by the depletion of marine phytoplankton as seawater warms. A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology published in the journal Nature Communications predicts that more than 50 percent of the oceans’ collective 140 million square miles of surface area will likely be affected by 2100. Marine ecologist and leader of the study Stephanie Dutkiewicz says, “These microscopic organisms live in the water and are the base of the marine food chain. If there are less of them in it, the water will be slightly bluer.” Phytoplankton serves as a food source for small sea creatures that are eaten by fish, squid and shellfish. If phytoplankton populations dip too low, vital fisheries in certain areas could be decimated.
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Scientists at Germany’s Neumayer Station III, in Antarctica, have harvested their first crop of vegetables grown without soil, daylight or pesticides as part of a project designed to help astronauts cultivate fresh food on other planets. They picked about eight pounds of salad greens, 18 cucumbers and 70 radishes grown inside a hightech greenhouse as outside temperatures dropped to minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit. NASA has successfully grown greens on the International Space Station, but the Antarctic project aims to produce a wider range of vegetables that might one day be grown on the moon or on Mars.
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Several different types of pesticide, insecticide and fungicide residues are present on many fruits and vegetables. The Dirty Dozen list includes strawberries, spinach, kale, nectarines, apples, grapes, peaches, cherries, pears, tomatoes, celery and potatoes. The clean 15 list includes avocados, sweet corn, pineapples, frozen sweet peas, onions, papayas, eggplant, asparagus, kiwi, cabbage, cauliflower, cantaloupes, broccoli, mushrooms and honeydew melon. The EWG advises that eating organic produce, especially for pregnant and nursing mothers and young children, should be a national priority.
Midsummer is prime time for outdoor family meals, barbecues and picnics. Selecting the healthiest food, along with eco-friendly materials in preparing for the fun feasts, can fulfill a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle and conserve resources at the same time. n GreenAmerica.org recommends using organic cloth, reusable mesh or string produce bags when grocery shopping; use bamboo utensil sets and plastic straw alternatives made of stainless steel, food-grade silicone, bamboo or glass. n To keep uninvited flying pests like mosquitoes, flies and the like away from humans and food, apply natural repellents—many made of natural, essential oil; plant-based and foodgrade ingredients can be found at ChasingGreen.org. n According to WebMD.com, charcoal grilling of meat can expose us to two potentially cancer-causing compounds—polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons that form when fat from meat drips onto hot coals and are “deposited on food courtesy of flame-ups and rising smoke,” and heterocyclic amines that “are produced when red meat, poultry and fish meet high-
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ing for lender Fannie Mae’s employee café. One of its crown jewels is a 6,500-square-foot rooftop garden on the Nationals Park baseball stadium, where edible flowers end up in cocktails and organic produce feeds fine diners and VIP ticket holders. Ray grew his business organically, fueled by passion and curiosity, rather than any horticultural background. “I grew up in NYC, where I had nothing to grow on. When I moved to Florida for grad school, I had a huge backyard to play around with,” says Ray. Like many other urban farms, Cultivate the City offers a seasonal farm subscription known as a community supported agriculture (CSA) program that allows city dwellers to buy directly from local producers. Ray’s rooftop greenhouse, located on top of a local hardware store that sells his edible plants at retail, offers all the fixings for a healthy, diverse diet: hydroponic towers of leafy greens, trays of microgreens for corporate clients, specialty varieties of hot peppers for the company’s hot sauce and stacking cubes of an albino strawberry variety that Ray crossbred himself. “There are so many ways to contribute to urban farming, from aquaponics to vermicomposting; it’s about finding your niche,” he says.
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By 2050, it’s estimated that 9 billion people will be living on the planet—7 billion in cities. “City planners need innovative solutions like vertical farming to feed the growing population. We can grow at scale, with minimum space and environmental impact,” says Wendy Coleman, who began her California-based business LA Urban Farms in 2013. Today, Coleman’s team works with chefs, resorts, hotels, universities, greenhouses and corporate clients like Google and Ikea to set up aeroponic tower gardens across the U.S. and Europe. With aeroponics, nutrient-enriched water is pumped through a garden tower to shower the roots of plants suspended in air. “It actually uses 90 percent less water than conventional growing, which is a huge benefit in a place like California, and avoids any kind of agricultural runoff,” says Coleman. In conjunction with urban farming
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Agriculture (USDA) outreach specialist for the greater New York City area, ran his own urban farm, grossing six figures for 14 years. However, Marvy says most farmers growing in the city aren’t operating at a profitable scale or producing enough for everyone to eat local. Even so, locally grown produce is a booming market in New York City. Greenmarket, founded in 1976, operates more than 50 farmers’ markets, limited to vendors that grow within a 200-mile radius, some of whom take home five figures on a good day, says Marvy. Interest in growing at the community level has also mushroomed, adds Marvy, who estimates that 90 percent of the city’s more than 500 school gardens weren’t there 15 years ago when he started this work. “The USDA has a huge opportunity here and nationally to make cities more sustainable and feed more people. I’m really excited and committed to that,” he says. While urban agriculture efforts are sometimes criticized for catering to upper income residents that can afford to pay top dollar for specialty items like microgreens, many businesses and organizations are working on multiple fronts, with lucrative specialty crops helping to subsidize programs serving families lacking access to healthy affordable food. Grow Ohio Valley takes an integrated approach to food sovereignty in Wheeling, West Virginia, and the Upper Ohio Valley. “This part of the Appalachian Rustbelt has lost much of its population, jobs and economic base over the last generation. We want to promote health and wellness through fresh food, while helping to transform the urban landscape from falling-down buildings and vacant lots into productive community assets,” says founder Danny Swan. The operation’s food hub aggregates produce from small local farmers, providing a guaranteed market for their produce and the opportunity to reach a larger market, usually only served by food grown thousands of miles away. The produce is supplemented by four urban farm sites run by the organization, including an apple orchard on the site of a demolished
Tips From a CSA Farmer by Darla Nagel armer Marian Listwak of North Branch says urban farmers and consumers shouldn’t overlook the fundamentals. She has owned White Pine Farm, a certified organic (since 2007) family farm, for about 20 years, and she operates CSA Farmers Market, a group of Michigan-based, family-operated, organic growers. To aspiring urban farmers, she says, “Wherever you’re going to plant, dig out the soil, have the soil tested for contaminants and put in good dirt. It starts with the dirt.” Because contaminants are especially concerning on lots where buildings once stood or concrete is buried, to her, the expense of soil testing is worthwhile to ensure the farm will be of high quality. However, if starting an urban farm isn’t feasible, buying from an urban farm or community supported agriculture (CSA) is another way to support local farmers and the environment. For new consumers, “My advice would be to visit the farm. Not all farmers’ growing practices are created equal,” Listwak says. A complete lack of weeds and insects may mean the farmer is using pesticides, but at White Pine Farm, insects are used to control other pests and weeding is done by hand.
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organic produce offered free through the organization’s CSA. These urban agriculture pioneers are helping to not only grow food, but community, and are nurturing renewed connections to the Earth. City growing has so many benefits: decreasing packaging, costs and food miles traveled, making it easier to eat organic seasonal food and a more diverse diet. “The connection people feel when they plant seed and get to harvest the mature plant is transformative. Growing food is something we can all do to make a difference, for our health and the environment,” says Coleman.
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Another recent review of studies, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, concluded that Shinrin-yoku can ease the symptoms of adult depression. “Forest bathing plugs us into something we all seek—a source of peace and well-being. The thing that first hooked me into being a forest bathing guide was reading the robust body of research that proves the benefits of forest bathing,” says Judy Beaudette, board secretary of Friends of North Creek Forest, in Bothell, Washington. Melanie Choukas-Bradley, a certified forest therapy guide and author of The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect With Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life, in Chevy Chase, Maryland, at-
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ummer is an ideal time to add a healthy dose of fresh, organic herbs to make cool salads, luscious smoothies and other hot-weather eats and treats. Herbs are not only a flavorful addition to any meal, they are also chock-full of health benefits, from lowering blood pressure and improving mineral balance to increasing immune support, hydration, energy and healthy skin. Most people consider using herbs in small amounts as seasonings for recipes such as spaghetti sauce, soups or desserts. However, they are edible plants, just like kale and spinach. Although they tend to have strong flavors when dried, fresh herbs are usually quite mild and can be eaten in large amounts like any other vegetable.
Cool Benefits “Summertime herbs are important for dealing with the heat and humidity that the season brings,” says Nathaniel Whitmore, a Chinese medicine herbalist and shiatsu massage practitioner in Milford, Pennsylvania. An herb that he recommends for this time of year is American ginseng, which,
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unlike its Chinese namesake, is considered a “cooling” herb and helps keep the body moist. When combined with fresh chrysanthemum flowers, the result is a powerful elixir that both hydrates and energizes. “A piece of American ginseng root and a few chrysanthemums placed in a jar of water and set on a windowsill for a few days makes a great cold infusion,” says Whitmore. “You can store it in the fridge for a few days and drink it in small amounts at a time to benefit from its energizing and hydrating properties.” Soft-stemmed herbs such as parsley and dill can be used in large amounts in salads and summer sandwiches. Other heat-tolerant herbs that are easy to grow include lemon balm, rosemary, lavender, mint and basil. “Lemon balm is great for headaches and insomnia that are common during summer heat waves,” says Michelle Schoffro Cook, Ph.D., an herbalist and doctor of natural medicine, in Ontario, Canada. “Basil can help reduce summer achiness, while lavender serves as a relaxant and an MichiganHealthyLiving.com
excellent bug repellant.” In addition to relieving headaches and restlessness, lemon balm is also beneficial for those that suffer from high blood pressure. A study in the Journal of Herbal Medicine reports that it is helpful in reducing blood pressure in patients with chronic stable angina. Rosemary, another herb used for sleep disorders, was found to also help improve memory and decrease anxiety in a study conducted in Iran at the Kerman University of Medical Sciences. One study in 2009 by researchers in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Allahbad, in India, revealed that polyphenols found in herbs and plants harbor antioxidant properties that can help reduce the risk of developing cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and neurodegenerative disorders.
Fresh Is Best While herbs can be used in their extracted and dried forms, the most significant health benefits are often found in the raw, organic plant. “Fresh is better,” says Whitmore. “This is especially true when it comes to the more aromatic plants such as basil and lavender. A lot of the more volatile constituents are lost during the drying process.” Most herbs grow best in dry garden areas that receive at least eight hours of sun each day. Although some herbs can grow in partially shaded locations, they won’t be as flavorful. Many herbs can also be grown in containers or pots. Maria Noël Groves, a clinical herbalist in Allenstown, New Hampshire, and author of Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies: How to Create a Customized Herb Garden to Support Your Health & Well-Being, lists lemon balm, Korean mint, anise hyssop and purple basil as among her favorite summer culinary and beverage herbs that are easy to grow in pots. These make easy pickings for wraps, salads, sandwiches and more. “Lemon balm can also be used to make infused water,” says Groves. “With lemon verbena, lemon grass or holy basil, the result is refreshing and calming.” Just take a few sprigs and place them in either plain or seltzer water. The result is a delicately flavored beverage that’s also healthy
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similar to the health issues found in lab animals fed GMOs or the associated herbicide Roundup,” he wrote. More than 85 percent reported improvement from digestive disorders. It is possible that glyphosate, which is antibiotic in nature, may disrupt the delicate balance of the microbiome, a community of microbes that inhabit the gut.
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Healing From Genetically Altered Foods Another Reason to Go Organic by Marlaina Donato
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wenty-five years As I dug deeper, I put health have ignited conago, the first the pieces together of troversy among sciengenetically moditists, consumers and even the relationship between governments. fied (GM) crop came to GMOs, gut health and market in the form of a Much of the research tomato engineered for a has been conducted in subsequent diseases. longer shelf life. Today, other countries—more ~Michelle Perro, pediatrician, as much as 80 percent of than 60 have banned author and executive director GMOs—and most food in the U.S. contains of GMO Science GMOs (as they are best studies have focused on known) and most of the world’s genetically the health effects of the glyphosate used engineered crops are treated with glyphosate on these crops, which the World Health herbicides, primarily Monsanto’s Roundup. Organization in 2015 declared a probable Unlike hybrids produced by convenhuman carcinogen. “Glyphosate adversely tional breeding, GMOs are created in a affects the mitochondria, neurotranslaboratory, often incorporating DNA from mitter production and hormones,” says other species, such as bacteria and viruses. Smith, whose recent documentary, Secret Researching the potential health effects Ingredients, presents stories of people that “must be our number one priority, because overcame chronic illnesses by eliminating GMO technology is replacing nature,” says GMOs from their diets. Jeffrey Smith, executive director of the Smith recently conducted a survey Institute for Responsible Technology, in published in the International Journal of Fairfield, Iowa. “The altered genomes are Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine passed on to future generations.” in which 3,256 respondents reported im Although U.S. regulators generally provement in a number of health problems regard these foods to be safe, the ubiquity after they switched to largely non-GMO of GMOs in the food chain and a lack of and organic diets. “Many of the conditions research on their long-term effect on human that improved in the survey participants are
“Roundup can loosen the tight junctions between our cells,” explains Smith. “This can lead to leaky gut, which can contribute to inflammation and numerous diseases.” Dr. Akil Palanisamy, a Harvard-educated physician and author of The Paleovedic Diet: A Complete Program to Burn Fat, Increase Energy, and Reverse Disease, concurs. “I do believe that the microbiome is crucial for health, and by switching to organic, we eliminate the potential microbiome-damaging effects of glyphosate.” Palanisamy, based in San Francisco, emphasizes glyphosate’s known ability to cause DNA damage and potentially induce cell death. “It may be a contributing factor to Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, infertility and gastrointestinal disorders,” he says. “It is impossible in the U.S. to just eliminate GMO foods from the diet, so eating organic is the only way to guarantee avoiding GMO foods. This automatically also reduces pesticides from the diet.”
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Dr. Michelle Perro, a pediatrician, author and executive director of GMO Science, in San Rafael, California, became involved when she came across research by plant biologist Dr. Arpad Pusztai, one of the first scientists to raise concerns about the safety of genetically modified foods. “I was able to correlate his findings with the change in children’s health that I was beginning to notice in my own practice,” says Perro. “As I dug deeper, I put the pieces together of the relationship between GMOs, gut health and subsequent diseases.” Perro has seen improved health in her patients once a cleaner diet is introduced. “Parents have the ability to help reverse chronic disorders plaguing their children, including asthma, eczema, food July 2019
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allergies and neurocognitive disorders such as autism and ADHD [attention deficit hyperactivity disorder].” Palanisamy has also seen significant changes in his patients’ health when they heed his advice and avoid GMOs. “Often, they report improvement in digestion, mood, brain fog and energy levels.” The body is designed with the innate ability to heal, says Pero. “Chronic diseases can be reversed when organic nutrition is the foundation.” The Hartman Group’s Organic & Natural 2018 report reveals that 46 percent of American shoppers now seek GMO-free food. “The tipping point here in the United States has begun,” says Smith. Marlaina Donato is the author of several books on spirituality, health and wellness and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
The discovery of agriculture was the first big step toward a civilized life. ~Arthur Keith
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n Eat organic when possible, especially oats, wheat and other grains, soy, corn, beans and lentils. n Look for the “Non-GMO Project Verified” seal on labels.
Advice From the Experts Dr. Akil Palanisamy:
n Sweat in a sauna or steam room 15 to 20 minutes once or twice a week to stimulate toxin release (infrared saunas are a good alternative for those that can’t tolerate the heat of traditional saunas). n Take 15-minute home baths with onequarter-cup of bentonite clay.
n Eat a variety of detoxifying foods like cruciferous vegetables, ground flaxseeds, parsley, beet greens (the leafy tops of beetroot), cilantro and chia seeds.
Dr. Michelle Perro (for children): n Eat as much organic food as possible and eliminate processed foods from a child’s diet. n Don’t drink tap water; use a quality water filter. n Strive to eliminate pesticides in the child’s environment, including at schools, playdates and homes of relatives.
n Strive to have a daily bowel movement.
n Seek a foundation of nutritional medicine and individualized treatment strategies employing nutraceuticals, herbs, homeopathy and manipulative medicine.
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~Peter Gray and happy people are the ones who are oriented toward cooperation,” says Peter Gray, Ph.D., a Boston College psychology professor and author of Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life.
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ot so long ago, kids would be shooed out the door to play and told to return home at meal time. But the rising use of digital devices and kids’ highly scheduled sports and school activities, as well as parental fears about safety, has made that kind of unstructured play rare—with resulting drops in children’s independence, resilience and creativity, experts say. In fact, play has been shown to be so critical to children’s development that an American Academy of Pediatrics 2018 clinical report, “The Power of Play,” recommends that doctors write prescriptions for it. “Play is not frivolous; it is brain building,” concludes the report. It defines play as voluntary, fun and spontaneous activities that engross a child, often resulting in joyous discovery, and includes imaginative make-believe, experimenting and risk-taking. It cites 147 studies showing that play builds skills critical for adult success such as problem solving, collaboration and creativity; decreases stress, fatigue, injury and depression; and
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of American boys and 47 percent of girls are participating on organized sport teams, but three out of four kids quit sports by age 13—one major reason being, “I was not having fun.” Play, on the other hand, is based on pure enjoyment and spontaneous collaboration among kids, minus overanxious adult “sidelining”. “When children play in their own ways, they generally play cooperatively. We adults impose competition, unfortunately. Yet even in our competitive society, the really successful MichiganHealthyLiving.com
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want to play with friends, siblings or alone. They will happily make up their own games with lots of raw materials that are on hand—blocks, balls, puzzles, crayons, boxes, wooden spoons, old costumes and hats, sand, water, tarps and shovels. “Play is how children learn to create and govern their own activities and solve their own problems independently of adults,” says Gray. “Stated differently, it is how children learn to become adults. This value is destroyed when adults take charge of children’s activities.”
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sense of ownership and accomplishment. Leigh Ellen Magness, a clinical social worker and registered play therapist in Athens, Georgia, grappled with anxiety as she watched her 5-year-old son clamber up a roadside sculpture designed for climbing. “He climbed so high that my stomach flip-flopped to see him so far from me. But I knew there was no better way for him to learn the limits of his own body than to test them,” she says. Mariana Brussoni, Ph.D., an associate professor in the department of pediatrics and the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia, Canada, concurs: “When
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e know and your study that sleep of them? is good for It was where it all got mental and physical started for me and health, but whether even though it was dreams can play a role eight years ago, I still is a fascinating topic. remember my first luWhen we journey cid dream as if it was into that state, science yesterday. If I hadn’t journalist Alice Robb had that experience feels we can reap even of doing the exercises more benefits and make to elicit lucid dreamour waking lives more ing, I don’t know if I productive, healthier would’ve written the and happier. book—although I’ve Her recent book always been fascinated Why We Dream: The Knowing you are by my regular dreams, Transformative Power lying in bed, but also which have been of Our Nightly Journey, vivid, and have often feeling, physically, that which blossomed from you are in another place, wondered what was a trip to Peru, posits a going on in my brain new way to look at our is very powerful. to produce them—esdreams including how pecially when I felt ~Alice Robb to recall and even influthey were affecting my ence them, and how doing so benefits us moods or my daily life. when awake. Rich with recent studies and evoking famous artists, thinkers and othHow is lucid dreaming different ers over centuries, she traces the intricate than normal dreaming? links between dreaming and creativity, and offers tips on how we can relish the intense In lucid dreams, you are aware that you adventure of lucid dreaming. are dreaming. A lot of people will be in Robb was a staff writer for The New a nightmare; it’s really scary, and you say Republic and has also written for New York to yourself, “This can’t be real, this must Magazine, The Atlantic, Elle, The Washbe a dream,” and then maybe you can get ington Post, the BBC and British Vogue. A yourself out of it. You can train yourself to graduate of Oxford with Bachelor of Arts prolong those lucid moments. Some people degrees in both Archaeology and Anthrodo it naturally while others can do different pology, she resides in Brooklyn, New York. meditation exercises to learn to gain awareness within their dreams. Before you start trying to have lucid How did your experience in dreams, it’s important to have very good
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recall of your regular dreams. We’re all dreaming every night, every time we have a REM cycle, about every 90 minutes that we are asleep, even if you don’t remember your dreams. It’s easier for most people to improve their dream recall. It’s as simple as saying to yourself before bed, “I want to remember my dreams tonight.” The more intention you have, the more you think about your dreams during the day, can be enough to trigger you to better remember your dreams. If you pay close attention to your environment, looking and examining it and asking yourself whether it’s real, you will then ask yourself the same question in a dream.
How do you feel lucid dreaming can improve our overall well-being? You can practice a speech you are worried about. If you are an athlete, you can mentally prepare. It can help with your mental health. You can use lucid dreams to confront your demons; you can summon someone that you want to have a conversation with and practice talking with them. They are awe-inspiring. Knowing you are lying in bed, but also feeling, physically, that you are in another place, is very powerful.
What steps can we take to improve our ability to recall dreams?
Keep a dream journal. It doesn’t have to be pen and paper; you can speak your dreams into your phone in the morning or in the middle of the night if you wake up… whatever you can do to train yourself to hold onto them because if you don’t remember them when you wake up, then they will fade pretty quickly. As soon as I started keeping a dream journal, I was amazed at how many I was remembering. When getting started, make sure to write something every morning, even “I don’t remember anything.” The habits will become ingrained and you’ll start to remember dreams. Randy Kambic, of Estero, Florida, is a freelance editor and writer.
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the first one wasn’t fully administered and the infection wasn’t effectively cleared. It’s important to reseed the pet’s gastrointestinal (GI) system with friendly microorganisms—probiotics—during and after antibiotic therapy to reestablish a healthy balance of gut bacteria. This will also help keep a dog or cat’s digestive system working optimally and the immune system strong.
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ike people, pets can develop allergies to medications that are overprescribed, including antibiotics, which also have a long list of side effects—many of which are long-term. There is also the escalating problem of resistance, which is the result of too-frequent and unnecessary use of these drugs. One of the most important things to know is that dogs and cats are exposed to antibiotics when they eat food containing the meat of factory-farmed animals, which includes about 99 percent of pet foods on the market today. The exception is a very small number that contain free-range, organic ingredients.
Antibiotic Resistance
In many cases, even when bacteria are exposed for the first time to a particular antibiotic, the majority will die, but some will survive and pass on that resistance to other bacteria. The problem is not that certain disease-causing bacteria are antibioticresistant, but that the resistance genes in any type of bacteria can transfer their ability to survive to billions of other bacteria.
This is how superbugs are born. These are a strain of bacteria able to withstand assault by multiple types of antibiotics. When a veterinarian can no longer eliminate bacterial infections with antibiotics, the life of the animal is threatened, and that’s the biggest concern. If a veterinarian makes a diagnosis of infection, ask for a culture and sensitivity test. Otherwise, he or she is making a guess at what type of organism is present and the best antibiotic to treat it. Each time an unnecessary or inappropriate antibiotic is prescribed, the potential for resistance increases. Only in an emergency situation should a veterinarian prescribe an antibiotic before the culture and sensitivity test can be performed. The vet can then switch medications if necessary when the results arrive. Giving the proper dose of the antibiotic at the proper intervals and using up the entire prescription is important, even if the pet seems to be fully recovered before the medication has run out. This will ensure the infection is totally resolved and prevent the pet from having to take another full course of antibiotics because
Many conditions for which antibiotics are often indiscriminately prescribed respond very well to a combination of natural therapies, including herbs, homeopathic remedies, nutraceuticals, immune system stimulants and specific nutritional interventions. Functional medicine veterinarians, a group that is thankfully growing in number, realize this and are able to partner with pet parents to offer alternatives to antibiotics. A 2016 study showed cranberry extract to be as or more effective in preventing E. coli-related urinary tract infections (UTIs) in dogs as short-term antibiotic treatment. In addition, cranberry extract can help fight multidrug-resistant bacteria in dogs with recurrent E. coli UTIs. In a study of shelter dogs, researchers compared the use of probiotics to antibiotics to treat acute diarrhea caused by stress. They concluded probiotic therapy was as effective as antibiotic therapy. In addition, dogs that were unresponsive to antibiotics appeared to benefit significantly from subsequent probiotic treatment. Oregano oil, propolis, olive leaf, essential oils, colloidal silver and Manuka honey help reduce bacterial skin infections caused by methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) with good success. If a dog or cat isn’t facing a lifethreatening health situation, talk with the veterinarian about alternatives to antibiotics. In these situations, pet parents often find it beneficial to consult a functional medicine or integrative veterinarian whose goal is to treat these problems by starting with the least toxic options first. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive, integrative doctor of veterinary medicine who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com). July 2019
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Fermented Foods - 6:30-7:30pm. By the Healthy Traditions Network. Learn all about fermented vegetables and fruit, and the health benefits of making your own. It’s easy, fun and nutritious. FREE. Springfield Twp. Library, 12000 Davisburg Rd., DAVISBURG. Register: 248-846-6550.
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What’s Cooking at Vince & Joe’s - 6pm. Join executive Chef Angelo Loria, on-site in our Dolce Gelato Café, for a two-hour interactive cooking lesson. Enjoy cooking from your own workstation! $50. Dolce Gelato Cafe, Vince & Joe's Gourmet Market, SHELBY TWP. RSVP 586-786-9230. See ad page 18.
markyourcalendar Free Horsemanship Lessons Information Meeting. Riding instructor with 40 years experience seeking adults to study horse consciousness. Book purchases / reading required. Physical ability to ride not required.
Sunday, July 21 - 1pm Riverbank Farm, 8375 E. Coldwater Road, Davison Info: Colleen Pace 989-413-6866 www.AHorseInMyHouse.com cpace53152@gmail.com
FREE Health/Nutrition Q&A Jason Eagle, QRA of Strategic Healing will be live on YouTube to answer all of your health and nutrition questions.
Monday, July 15 • 5pm www.YouTube.com/JasonEagleQRA For questions/Info: Jason Eagle Text: 734-985-5891 Email: JasonEagle@StrategicHealing.us See ad page 17.
TUESDAY, JULY 16
Full Moon Potluck - 6pm tour / 7:30'ish Potluck and Bonfire. Enjoy a cozy evening – in the Strawbale Studio, outside & around the bonfire, or in the main house. Families welcome. FREE event/ donations welcome. Strawbale Studio, Strawbale Studio, 2691 Noble Rd., OXFORD. RSVP/Info: Deanne 248-496-4088.
SUNDAY, JULY 23
Pump It Up! - 4-5pm. Also 7/30. Let's pump up the volume for this fun workout. Playing with different intensity levels to achieve a total body workout that includes cardio & strength training. Instructor: Linzy LeGette *Preregister $5. The Relaxation Station LLC., 208 N Main St, DAVISON. Carrie 810-653-7744. See ad page 44.
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Wednesday Wine Tasting - 6:30pm. See description June 26 event above. $20. Dolce Gelato Cafe, Vince & Joe's Gourmet Market, SHELBY TWP. RSVP to Vince & Joe's Catering 586-786-9230. See ad page 18.
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Wednesday Wine Tasting - 6:30pm. See description June 26 event above. $20. Dolce Gelato Cafe, Vince & Joe's Gourmet Market, SHELBY TWP. RSVP to Vince & Joe's Catering 586-786-9230. See ad page 18.
SUNDAY, JULY 28
Shibori Natural Plant Dyeing - 1-5pm. Join Corinne Denomme and Gaylyn Kaufman in this workshop as we explore the many branches of Shibori: A Japanese dyeing technique that involves varying methods of folding or stitching fabric to create patterns. $45. Space limited. Strawbale Studio, 2691 Noble Rd., OXFORD. RSVP: 248-496-4088.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31
Pilates in the Park - 11:30am. Club Pilates is hosting Pilates in the Park. Everyone is welcome to bring a mat and join the fun workout. $10 cash suggested donation to benefit the Judson Center. Beverly Park 18801 Beverly Rd, BEVERLY HILLS.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
Healthy Home & Living Expo - 12-5pm (Sat 8/10 & Sun 8/11. Healthy living products, services, programs, giveaways and show specials. Local experts will provide wellness checks and healthy living presentations. Canterbury Village, ORION TWP. Info: see NewsBrief page 9 and ad page 33.
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World's Largest Plant-Based Potluck Picnic 1-5pm. PBNSG event. $5. Seaholm High School Athletic Field 2436 West Lincoln St., BIRMINGHAM. Details/Registration: See NewsBrief page 8.
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Friday, August 16 The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Suite 100, CLARKSTON. Across from DTE Energy Theatre on Sashabaw Road. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 248-797-1191.
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Free Yoga in the Park - 11am-Noon. Yoga in downtown NEW BALTIMORE by the boat docks. Bring a towel, sunscreen and water and prepare to have fun. Food donations accepted for St. Mary's. FREE. Info: Santosha Yoga, Theresa May 586-9495515. See ad page 46. Support Group Sundays - Noon-2pm. Our clients range in the issues they battle from genetic, such as MTHFR and Cystic Fibrosis, to chronic illnesses, including Multiple Sclerosis and Lyme Disease. Join us for conversation, light beverages and refreshments. FREE. Detox Day Spa, 3755 South Baldwin Road, ORION TOWNSHIP. Call 248791-3936. See ad page 12. DrumFIT - 1-2pm. A full body cardio class suitable for all fitness levels. Combines fun music with cardio moves while drumming on a fitness ball. No drumming experience is required. First class is FREE and is $5/class going forward. *Preregister required* RSVP for info on equipment needed. The Relaxation Station LLC., 208 N. Main St., DAVISON. 810-653-7744. See ad page 44. Simply Yoga - 4:30-5:30pm. Gentle yoga to end your weekend and prepare for your week. First class for new students is FREE. Class cards available for purchase. Yoga Oasis yoga studio of Clarkston, 6160 Dixie Hwy., CLARKSTON. Susan Walker 248-770-5388. See ad page 46. Mindfulness & Meditation Class - 6-7pm. 3rd Sunday of the month. Everyone can meditate, if you do the work it will work. Feel better, reduce stress, find inner peace, better relationships. Easier than you think! Donation. Santosha Yoga LLC, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 46. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous – 6pm. For people who suffer from overeating, overweight, under eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. FREE. Royal Oak Church of Christ, 115 S Campbell Road, ROYAL OAK, Contact Grace 586-808-2148.
Short Form Ashtanga - 7:30-8:30pm. Specialized vinyasa sequence of asanas (postures) based on dynamic linking of rhythmic breath and flowing movement created by K. Pattabhi Jois. $14. Santosha Yoga LLC, 48774 Gratiot, CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 46.
Yin/Yang/Yin - 8:30-9:30am. Combines two seemingly opposite, yet complementary styles of yoga. Stillness of yin, movement & dynamics of yang, ending with more yin with Shavasana. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 46. Hypnotherapy with Cheryl Beshada, C.M.Ht. 9:30am-7pm by appt. Also Wed’s. Cheryl teaches and specializes in Personal Empowerment, Releasing Blocks and Patterns of Negative Behavior, Higher Self Communication. Free Consultation. WARREN. 586-751-7500. See ad page 28. Awareness Through Movement® - 6-6:45pm. Join us for gentle movement classes designed to help you move, feel & perform optimally. Bring a mat & 2 towels. Wear comfortable clothing. $20 drop in or 6-class card. Awakening Movements, 3121 Rochester Rd, ROYAL OAK. Lisa Ponichter 248321-0358. See ad page 46. Tone Control - 6-7pm. Thru July. No class 7/1. Focus on toning your muscles with controlled movements concentrating on form. During this class we will complete a total body workout. Instructor: Linzy LeGette *Preregister $5. The Relaxation Station LLC., 208 N Main St, DAVISON. Carrie 810-653-7744. See ad page 44. Primal Integration Peer Group - 6-8:30pm - 4th Mon/monthly or 3rd Mon if holiday. An opportunity to experience primal integration in a welcoming, safe community. Some participants have been involved in primal for over 45 years. Donation. Unity of Farmington Hills, 32500 W. 13 Mile Rd., FARMINGTON HILLS. Info: Barbara Bryan, 248 478-5559.
focus and will teach you martial arts applications. First class Free. 8 classes $80 drop in $12. KMAI 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER 810-667-2101. See ad page 24. Hypnotherapy with Frank Garfield, C.M.Ht. 9:30am-7pm by appt. Also Thurs. Frank teaches and specializes in all aspects of hypnotherapy, Medical Hypnotherapy and hypnotherapy for Pregnancy and Childbirth. Free Consultation. WARREN. Call 586-751-7500. See ad page 28.
Lyme Disease Support Group - 7pm. First Tuesday monthly. Open to anyone in the Detroit metropolitan area who has, thinks they might have, or cares about someone who has Lyme Disease. Northwest Unitarian-Universalist Church, 23925 Northwestern Highway, SOUTHFIELD. 248-354-4488.
Breastfeeding Info/Support: La Leche League of Warren - 11am. 1st Tuesday monthly. FREE. Busch Library, 23333 Ryan ( N. of 9 Mile Rd), WARREN. Info: Ginny 586-940-1634.
Macomb County Homebirth Circle - 7-8:30pm. Social gathering where women are supported for their choice to birth at home. FREE. Thrive In Line Chiropractic, 51309 Mound Rd, SHELBY TOWNSHIP. Erica Michaels 248-881-0836.
Yoga Classes At Alice’s - 11:30am-12:30pm. Hatha Yoga class. Previous experience not required - all levels. $15 or 6wk rates. Alice Huang’s Chinese Natural Therapies, 1311 N Main, CLAWSON. 248-278-6081. See ad page 3. Tai Chi - 11:45am-12:45pm. Gentle class for those who need to start slower movements, increase as you progress. $10 drop in or class card. Silversneakers FREE. Janet Wassmann. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER 810-667-2101. See ad page 24. Tai Chi - 1:30-2:30pm. See description 11:45am above. Silversneakers Free. Janet Wassmann, IMLAY CITY Senior Center. 810-358-1419. See ad page 24. Gentle Yoga - 4:30-5:30pm. A perfect blend of breath, movement, stretch & a chance to let go and relax.A peaceful, inviting class designed for anyone looking for a slower pace. $14. Santosha Yoga , 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 46. Crazy Cheap Yoga (Vinyasa) - 5:30-6:30pm. Yoga and exercise classes for someone wanting to get started or who have practiced many years. $5. Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd., SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 2. Tai Chi Chuan - Beginners - 6-7pm. A slow and gentle martial art that can improve your balance, memory, circulation, focus, while reducing stress and strengthening legs. Heal thyself. First class FREE, first month $39. Martial Science Center, 28919 Evergreen Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Holly Malloy 248-709-1599. See ad page 46. Tai Chi Chuan - 6:30-7:30pm. A slow and gentle Tai Vhi class that improves balance, memory,
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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 9:30am11am. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. Riverside Tabernacle, 429 NB Chavez Dr., FLINT. Jacqueline 810-922-1731. Adult Women’s and Children’s Domestic Violence Support Groups - 10-11:30am. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, HOWELL. Info: 517548-1350. Awareness Through Movement® - 11-11:45am. Join us for gentle movement classes designed to help you move, feel & perform optimally. Bring a mat & 2 towels. Wear comfortable clothing. $20 drop in or 6-class card. Awakening Movements, 3121 Rochester Rd, ROYAL OAK. Lisa Ponichter 248-321-0358. See ad page 46. Tai Chi - 1:30-2:30pm. See description 11:45 am Tue above. Silversneakers Free. The Relaxation Station, 208 N. Main St, DAVISON. Info: Janet Wassmann 810-358-1419. See ads pages 24 & 44. Meditation & Book Study with B - 4:30-5:45pm. Come together to meditate and discuss foundational aspects of living a yogic life. Preregistration requested. Free. FREE. Yoga Oasis, 6160 Dixie Hwy., Suite 240, CLARKSTON. Barb H. 248-7705388. See ad page 46.
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Tai Chi Chuan - Beginners - 6:30-7:30pm. A slow and gentle martial art that can improve your balance, memory, circulation, focus, while reducing stress and strengthening legs. Heal thyself. First class FREE, first month $39. Martial Science Center, 28919 Evergreen Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Holly Malloy 248-709-1599. See ad page 46. Yin Yoga - 8:15-9:15pm. A passive practice, involves variations of seated and supine poses typically held for 3 to 5 minutes, accessing deeper layers of fascia. All levels! $14. Santosha Yoga LLC, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 46.
Boom Mind - 9:30am. Class is the best of yoga and Pilates fused together. 10 classes $40, drop in fee $6, Silversneakers Free. Janet Wassmann. KMAI 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER 810-667-2101. See ad page 24. Tai Chi Chuan - Beginners - 10-11am. A slow and gentle martial art that can improve your balance, memory, circulation, focus, while reducing stress and strengthening legs. Heal thyself. First class FREE, first month $39. Martial Science Center, 28919 Evergreen Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Holly Malloy 248-709-1599. See ad page 46. Silversneakers Stability Exercises - 10:30am. Specific exercises to improve strength and power around the ankle, knee and hip joints; while improving your reaction time. Designed for fall prevention and is suitable for nearly every fitness level. Silversneakers free or $5 a class. Janet Wassmann. KMAI 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER 810-667-2101. See ad page 24. Tai Chi - 11:45am-12:45pm. See description 11:45am Tue. Silversneakers Free. Janet Wassmann. KMAI 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER 810-667-2101. See ad page 24. Crazy Cheap Yoga/Slow Flow - 3:30-4:30pm. Proper alignment/breath held longer builds muscle/ inner strength. Deepen peace, build confidence, flexibility, balance. $5. Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 2. Kundalini Yoga & Gongs - 5:30-6:30pm. Primary tools of asana, breath & meditation. Activate life force. Simple exercise, mantra, & mudra. $5. Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Jill Howard 248-350-1400. See ad page 2. Hot Yoga Vinyasa - 5:45-6:45pm. Room is heated to 95 degrees for this vigorous flow, raises heart rate & exercises muscles. Previous experience. Hydrate before & and after class. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 46. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous – 7pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, overweight, undereating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. FREE. Saint John Health System, Oakland Hospital, 27351 Dequindre Rd, MADISON HEIGHTS. Contact Grace 586-808-2148.
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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 6pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Rd, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP. 248-277-0628. Mindfulness & Meditation - 7:30-8:30pm 1st Friday of the month. Everyone can meditate, if you do the work it will work. Feel better, reduce stress, find inner peace, better relationships. Easier than you think! Donation. Santosha Yoga LLC, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 46.
Death Cafe - 11am-1pm. 2nd Sat, monthly. Join the global discussion that's taking Death "out of the closet." No agenda or presentation. Just spirited confidential conversation. FREE. The Dovetail Cafe, 29200 Hoover Rd., WARREN. Gloria Cunningham 248-821-2569.
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classifieds Hot Yoga Vinyasa - 7:30-8:30am. Room is heated to 95 degrees for this vigorous flow, raises heart rate & exercises muscles. Previous experience. Hydrate before & and after class. $14. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave., CHESTERFIELD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 46. Hatha Yoga Flow with Anne - 8:30-9:45am. Uplifting traditional Hatha Yoga postures, including sun salutations, whole body strength, balance, & stretching. 1st class free for new students. FREE. Yoga Oasis Yoga Studio, 6160 Dixie Hwy, Suite 240, CLARKSTON. Anne Mancour 248-770-5388. See ad page 46. Balls and Walls Class by Susan - 10-11:15am. Enjoy a fun exercise class that incorporates balls, yoga poses, and movements to help strengthen while working on core and balance. 1st class free. FREE. Yoga Oasis Yoga Studio, 6160 Dixie Hwy., Suite 240, CLARKSTON. Susan Walker 248-770-5388. See ad page 46. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 9am. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. Central Methodist Church (park/enter at back of church), 3882 Highland Road, WATERFORD TOWNSHIP. 248-277-0628. Certified Hypnotherapists Education and Networking Meeting - 1st Sat/9:30am-12pm. Certified Hypnotherapists graduated from a state licensed school of hypnosis welcome. Includes educational presentation, workbook and computer disk. First visit FREE. Clinical Hypnosis Professional Group, WARREN. Register 586-7517500. See ad page 28. Tai Chi Chuan - Beginners - 10-11am. A slow and gentle martial art that can improve your balance, memory, circulation, focus, while reducing stress and strengthening legs. Heal thyself. First class FREE. first month $39. Martial Science Center, 28919 Evergreen Rd, SOUTHFIELD. Holly Malloy 248-709-1599. See ad page 46. Overeaters Anonymous - 10-11am. OA is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from overeating, anorexia, or bulimia. Donation. Grand
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Clarissa Dawn Guest, RN, Dipl. Ac 2523 W. Shiawassee, Suite 105, Fenton 810-750-2004 Transform 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 & CHINESE MEDICINE Hailan Sun, MD (China) Dipl. Ac Certified Acupuncturist • 248-276-8880 3075 E. Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills www.CHealthClinic.com • 30 yrs' experience
For the treatment of Pain & Sports injuries, Arthritis, Sciatica, Stress & Tension, Women's problems, Headaches & Migraines, Allergies & Sinus, Bronchitis & Asthma, Sleep Disorders, Digestive problems, Chronic Fatigue, etc.
JING FEI HUANG, CAC, OMD
The Downing Clinic • 248-625-6677 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston TheDowningClinic.com Jing Fei Huang is a certified Acupuncturist (CAC) & a c e r t i f i e d Tr a d i t i o n a l Chinese Medicine specialist (OMD). She has been with the Downing Clinic since 1999 and has helped many people with a variety of c o n d i t i o n s . We d , appointments available. See ads page 21.
MICHIGAN ORIENTAL MEDICINE
Karen DeBruyn, DAOM, Dipl.OM, R.Ac Henry Buchtel, MMed (China)Dipl.Ac, R.Ac 8308 Office Park Drive, Ste 2 Grand Blanc, 810-694-3500 Providing 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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ALLERGY TREATMENT NEW LIFE ALLERGY TREATMENT CENTER Terry Robinson, RPN, Natural Therapist Advanced NAET Practitioner 725 S. Adams Rd., Ste. 185, Birmingham 248-792-2229 • NewLifeAllergy.com
Computerized sensitivity testing and Natural Allergy Treatments. Certified in NAET, with experience since 2000. Specializing in environmental allergies, food allergies/sensitivities, digestive issues, skin problems, headaches, fatigue and Candida.
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BODYWORK ADVANCED BODYWORK • BOWEN Mark Rogers, LMT • 248-761-4135 1775 E. 14 Mile Rd., Birmingham AdvancedBodyworkLLC.com
Discover our integrative approaches to bodywork, Bowen therapy and Rolf Structural Integration. Helping clients live pain free for over 20 years. Try our unique approach and feel the difference. Mention Natural Awakenings for a new client special.
CHIROPRACTIC FENTON CHIROPRACTIC
Jamie Phillips, DC • 810-354-8055 110 Trealout Dr. #204, Fenton FentonChiropractor.com At Fenton Chiropractic I use the latest state-of-the-art technology and chiropractic equipment and a back to basics approach to chiropractic care. 33 years' experience. Home of the $25 office visit. See ad page 27.
WILLS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
Dr. Jason Wills • Dr. Heather Wills 101 South St., Ortonville • 248-831-1050 WillsFamilyChiropractic.com Wide range in care choices, from low force adjusting techniques to traditional Chiropractic. We specialize in Applied Kinesiology, a technique not widely found in North Oakland, that assesses the functionality of each individual. See ad page 9.
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COLONICS / DETOXIFICATION LAVIDA MASSAGE COMMERCE 3050 Union Lake Rd, Ste. 3D Commerce • 248-366-4611nann LaVidaMassageCommerceMI.com
Colon Hydrotherapy in a safe, clean, relaxing environment for digestive and colon health. Janie, our certified Colon Therapist, has a Bachelors Degree in Natural Health and 20 years' experience!
TOTAL HEALTH COLON CARE 38245 Mound Rd, Bldg E Sterling Heights • 586-268-5444 TotalHealthColonCare.com
Colon Hydrotherapy is not intended to be a cure-all but colonics are a valuable procedure for treating intestinal malfunctions which could result in many illness. Inside the Center for the Healing Arts.
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Eric K. Taylor, DDS • 248-652-7300 455 S. Livernois, Ste. B-12, Rochester Hills EricTaylorDDS.com
Dr. Taylor is a Board-Certified Biologic Periodontist and Implant Surgeon. He is an expert in placing metal free Zirconia implants, periodontal surgeries, both traditional and laser innovational procedures and periodontal disease treatment. See ad page 22.
REGIANI HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTER Holistic General Dentistry since 1979 10435 Ortonville Rd., Ste B • Clarkston 248-625-5222 • RegianiDental.com
Beautiful, natural looking Mercury free/Mercury safe, fluoride free fillings and restorations. TMJ/TMD/ CranioFacial Pain diagnosis & treatment, Non-surgical p e r i o d o n t a l t h e r a p y, c o s m e t i c d e n t i s t r y, Invisalign & whitening. Founding member IAOMT and IABDM. See ads pages 11 & 47.
SUE SHOHA DDS BIO DENTISTRY
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Irish Road Dental 1058 N. Irish Rd., Davison 810-653-4100
We provide safe effective biocompatible treatment, using a multifaceted integrative treatment approach that focuses on the individual patient and their unique needs, in a kind compassionate and respectful manner. See ad page 27.
G e n e r a l D e n t i s t r y, including, extractions, dentures, bridges, partials, composite (white) fillings, crowns, TMJ, N.E.T. for pain control, anxiety and more. Nutrition and ZOOM teeth whitening. See ad page 25.
HPS ADVANCED DENTAL CARE, PC Heather Pranzarone Stratton, DDS 4741 24 Mile Rd., Ste. C, Shelby Township 248-652-0024 • HPSDental.com
Our Family and Cosmetic Dental Practice is committed to practicing dentistry with a biocompatible approach. We offer mercury free/mercury safe dentistry in a friendly, caring atmosphere for the entire family. See ad page 20.
DIGESTIVE HEALTH DETOX DAY SPA
3755 South Baldwin Rd., Orion Township Anthony Beven • 248-791-3936 DetoxDaySpa.com Anthony is a certified live blood analyst with detox specialties in body pH, GI bacteria, candidiasis, parasitic infections, hormonal imbalances, gout/inflammation & more. See ad page 12.
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Dr. Christine Kaczmar 47729 Van Dyke Ave. • Shelby Township 586-685-2222 Founder of “14-Point Digestion Discovery System” Solutions for Diarrhea, IBS, Constipation, Colitis, etc. When the source of stress is known, the treatment becomes obvious. Dr. Christine uses 100% natural digestive formulas to nourish your body back to health. See ad outside back cover.
ENERGY HEALING KATHLEEN STRAUCH, J.D.
Southfield • 248-910-4515 (cell) • Rolf.org Creative Wellness, E. Lansing • 517-351-9240 The Downing Clinic, Clarkston • 248-625-6677 Is it time for a shift? Receive energy, light & information through a Reconnective Healing session. Taught by Eric Pearl. For details visit: TheReconnection.com
PEACE LOVE BALANCE
Bobbi Foster-Kelly • 586-764-6911 48769 Hayes Rd., Suite 111, Shelby Twp. PeaceLoveBalance.com Energetic Sensitive Soul, specializing in hands-on and distance energy healing, reiki therapy and chakra balancing. Call to schedule a complementary discovery session. New clients $20 off first session. See ad page 9.
PEACE OF LOVE HEALING
Jessica Marek - Certified EnergyTouch® Cell: 248-514-0032 (call / text) PeaceOfLoveHealing@gmail.com
Powerful multi-dimensional healing in the outer levels of the energetic field and on a cellular level. Global Distance Healing. Visit our website for more info: PeaceOfLoveHealing.com
FENG SHUI CATHERINE HILKER, OWNER Creating Sanctuary 248-547-4965 www.CatherineHilker.com
Life Coaching, Feng Shui and Space Purification services. Call today and make permanent positive changes in your home, business and life.
FENG SHUI, LEONOR ESTRADA www.Leonor-Estrada.com Birmingham • 248-251-4730 FengShui@Leonor-Estrada.com
Associate member of IFSA in Singapore. Residential and commercial consulting. Infusing Feng Shui principles into your environment, creates more prosperous, harmonious and healthy homes and businesses.
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Natural Pet Care
Plus: Running for Mindfulness Taming the Vagus Nerve 10 Steps to Healthy Eating
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE FUNDAMENTAL HEALING, P.C.
Gretchen Perry, FNP-BC, NP-C 29829 Telegraph Rd., Southfield Fundamental-Healing.com • 248-601-0234 Functional Medicine for all ages, delivered in the home or office that treats the root cause of disease in the least invasive, most natural way possible. Gretchen is knowledgeable in epigenetics and nutrigenomics. See ad page 15.
Nature never makes any blunders—when she makes a fool she means it. ~Archibald Alexander INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE ANN Y. BURTON, M.D.
ESSENTIAL OILS YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Marilyn York • 877-436-2299 Independent Distributor # 489656 MyYL.com/NaturalHealth4U.com
Essential Oils – Revered for thousands of years for their naturally-enhancing support of body, mind, and spirit. Become a Young Living Essential Oils M e m b e r / C u s t o m e r, a n d / o r a n Independent Distributor. See ad page 17.
Integrative Medicine Specialist G-3285 Beecher Rd., Flint Township 810-235-5181 • AYBurtonMD.com Fully licensed MD physician with training in natural treatments, herbal medicine, nutrition, thyroid and bioidentical hormone therapy, integrative oncology, organic acid testing, hair analysis, lyme disease, natural pain management, autism spectrum and allergy treatment. See ad page 39.
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CUTLER INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 31350 Telegraph Rd., Bingham Farms 248-663-0165 CutlerIntegrativeMedicine.com
Do you have a special event in the community? Open a new office? Move? Recently become certified in a new modality?
A premier Naturopathic health and wellness center dedicated to providing solutions not helped by our current medical paradigm. As a Licensed Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Cutler has the highest training, and gets to the root of your problems. See ad page 5.
NATURAL CARE INSTITUTE 32710 Franklin Road, Franklin 248-845-8516 • NaturalCareInstitute.com Naturopathic Doctor using 2-hour in-depth evaluation/ root cause analysis for gut issues, fatigue, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, hormone imbalance, obesity, diabetes and more. See ad page 28.
INTRAVENOUS (IV) THERAPIES CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING
Keri Topouzian, D.O. 1900 S. Telegraph, Ste. 102, Bloomfield Hills 248-302-0473 • AskDrT.weebly.com Board certified in Functional/Regenerative Medicine with 30 years experience. Dr. T seeks out the underlying cause of a patient's complaints and incorporates IV therapies, bioidentical hormones and more. See ad page 2.
Greatness comes from fear. Fear can either shut us down and we go home, or we fight through it. ~Lionel Richie MASSAGE THERAPY
THE DOWNING CLINIC
Laura Kovalcik, DO, FACOI 5715 Bella Rose, Ste 100, Clarkston 248-625-6677 • TheDowningClinic.com Integrative Internal Medicine practice owned by BoardCertified Internal Medicine physician. Practice emphasizes natural treatments where possible and uses special testing to determine health and nutritional status. Support services onsite include: Acupuncture, Rolfing ® Structural Integration, Massage, IV Therapy. Clinic specializes in Internal Medicine, natural treatments for menopause and andropause symptoms, Osteoporosis, cholesterol management, Candida, Fibromyalgia. See ads pages 19 & 21.
RESTORATIVE MEDICINE CENTER Teresa Birkmeier-Fredal MD Rochester Hills • 248-289-6349 RestorativeMedCenter.com
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At the Restorative Medicine Center we utilize cuttingedge diagnostic testing and provide innovative treatments for chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and autoimmune disorders by identifying and treating the root cause. We also specialize in mold illness, chronic infections, metabolic syndrome, and severe food and environmental allergies.
Either move or be moved. ~Ezra Pound MichiganHealthyLiving.com
JAYA’S HEALING BODYWORK Massage and Healing Rochester • 248-464-2049 JayasBodywork.com
Advanced Craniosacral T h e r a p y, T h e r a p e u t i c Massage, Orthopedic Massage, Reflexology, acupressure, lymph work, Stress Relief, Psychic Healing, Distant Healing. Sessions are specifically designed for you.
STRATEGIC HEALING
Jason Eagle, QRA, LMT • 734-985-5891 2545 N. Opdyke Rd. Ste 106A Auburn Hills • StrategicHealing.us Jason is a soft tissue specialist and natural health expert since 1996. He has had enormous success in preventing back, shoulder, knee and hip surgeries See ad page 17.
THE RELAXATION STATION, LLC 208 N. Main St., Davison 810-653-7744 TheRelaxationStationLLC@gmail.com
The Relaxation Station offers 8 licensed massage therapists that specialize in a variety of modalities. Also Aveda facials, ear candling, and wellness classes; yoga, meditation, tai chi and more! Come try the infrared sauna!
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JOURNEY TO HEALTH CHAKRA
Erika Arms, BCND, CNHP, Reiki Master 5770 S. Main St., Ste C, Clarkston 248-505-8010 • JourneyToHealthChakra.com All inclusive holistic center offering several modalities for mind, body, & spirit. Naturopath, massage, detox, infrared, intuitive work, shaman, crystal energy healing, Reiki & more. Start the journey!
Annette R. Richards, LMSW, AAMET Level 3 Advanced Practitioner 248-334-9214 • AnnetteRichardsEFT.com
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This experienced EFT Practitioner offers monthly EFT group to Borrow Benefits and individual sessions weekends only to learn EFT for personal use while treating an unwanted problem;
MOLD TESTING & REMEDIATION
STRATEGIC HEALING
Jason Eagle, QRA, LMT • 734-985-5891 2545 N. Opdyke Rd. Ste 106A Auburn Hills • StrategicHealing.us Jason is a soft tissue specialist and natural health expert since 1996. He has had enormous success in preventing back, shoulder, knee and hip surgeries See ad page 17.
MOLDPRO
John Du Bois, CMI, CMR 247 W. Main Street, Milan 734-439-8800 • MoldProllc.com MoldPro offers chemical-free mold remediation, independent certified mold testing, inspection and consultation services all over SE Michigan specializing in mold biotoxin illness clients. See ad page 24.
Give light and people will find the way. ~Ella Baker NATURAL/HOLISTIC HEALTH BIBLICAL HEALTH
Hilda Lauderman, Ph.D, RN, NMD Serving East Michigan • 810-503-4056 ”Dr. Hilda” offers programs using natural approaches to h elp w ith co n ditio ns including nutrition, thyroid function, osteoporosis and more. L e a r n w h a t a Naturopathic Medical Doctor with over 30 years' experience as a registered nurse can do for you. Call for more information. See ad page 23.
GUIDED TOUCH • DENAE TAIT 1178 S. Lapeer Rd, Lapeer (inside Katie’s Spa) 810-664-2727
Nutrametrix / Gene SNPTM DNAAnalysis. CranioSacral Therapy, Myofascial, Kinesiology, Body Code and more to relieve pain and stress.Combining several techniques to create a unique healing experience for your individual needs. See ad page 33.
AUGUST
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Green Building Trends
Plus: Mindfulness Taming the Vagus Nerve
A good garden may have some weeds. ~Thomas Fuller NUTRITION / SUPPLEMENTS BAR H2OTM ALKALINE WATER 67315 S. Main St • Richmond 888-855-PURE (7873) PureNaturalsWater.com
Award winning Bar H2O™ Alkaline Wa t e r i s p r o f e s sionally handcrafted Premium Purified Water using a 25-step proprietary process. Be Alkaline. Thrive. This pharmaceuticalgrade pure water is remineralized, restructured and energized for maximum hydration.
LUCKY’S NATURAL FOODS, LLC
Live healthy, buy local - since 1974 101 S. Broadway, Lake Orion Historic Business District • 248-693-1209 LuckysNaturalFoods.com Vi t a m i n s , h e r b s , homeopathy, essential oils, body care, books, organic natural foods and natural grocery, glutenfree, non-gmo, Amish est. 1974 meats, eggs, & fresh turkeys live healthy • buy local for the holidays. Personalized service, knowledgeable staff, special orders, and supplement savings card available. Like us on Facebook! Open Mon-Thurs 10-7, Fri/Sat 10-6, closed Sunday.
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NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING
YOGA
ADVANCED NUTRITIONAL SOLUTIONS Lee Rossano, CNC • 248-652-4160 1444 W. Silverbell Rd., Lake Orion WhySuffer.NET
Santosha (Sanskrit): Contentment, peace, gratitude
Free Yoga in the Park in downtown New Baltimore Sundays • 11:00 a.m. to noon Through the end of August
See the calendar in this magazine for our other classes and special events.
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Lee Rossano, C.N.C, has been helping individuals and families achieve optimal health for 15 years. Lee thrives on finding the cause of symptoms using high tech computerized Biofeedback programs, nutrition, homeopathy, enzyme therapy and more. Why suffer when you can
TAI CHI TRUE TAI CHI CHUAN
Certified Yang Family Tai Chi Instructor 28919 Evergreen Rd., Southfield TrueTaiChiChuan.com • 248-709-1599
Tai Chi Chuan is a graceful exercise and moving meditation. Create balance; Feed your soul; Fuel your body; Expand your mind; Strengthen yourself; Practice Tai Chi Chuan.
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We are the go-to spot for pain relief, injury recovery, weight loss, elite training and general wellness. We offer Cryotherapy, Compression Therapy, Oxygen Therapy and more! Call for 1/2 off any single service.
PHYSICAL THERAPY LISA PONICHTER • 248-321-0358 Feldenkrais® Method, Physical Therapy 3121 South Rochester Rd, Royal Oak AwakeningMovements.com
A physical therapist specializing in the Feldenkrais Method® optimizes posture, strength, flexibility and balance. Minimize pain, increase efficiency and fluidity while exploring gentle, transformative movement patterns which bring out your best.
ROLFING® S.I. KATHLEEN STRAUCH
Certified Rolfer® Advanced Rolf Movement Specialist • The Downing Clinic • 248-625-6677 5715 Bella Rose Blvd., Ste 100, Clarkston TheDowningClinic.com • Creative Wellness, E. Lansing 517-351-9240 • CreativeWellness.net • Southfield • 248-910-4515 (cell) • Rolf.org If you yearn for a return to balance and freedom of movement, consider Rolfing® Structural Integration, a system of bringing the body back into proper alignment through education and deep tissue work, whether the problems arise from accidents, digestive or emotional issues or poor postural habits. Over 30 years' experience.
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A community-based Yoga studio embracing diversity and individual truth for 10 years! Classes 7 days/week for all levels including flow, restorative, meditation, yin, and workshops.
The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul. ~Alfred Austin
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