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December is one of those months that brings with it the opportunity for all to experience and celebrate family,

joy and goodwill toward others. At the same time, however, this season creates the potential for stress, overspending, unhealthy eating and drinking, and generating a burden on the en-vironment. It can be a difficult time of year–if you let it. We all know that the hard part isn't having the desire to avoid these pitfalls. It's finding al-ternatives that make sense for you and your situation. Hopefully, that's where Natural Awakenings comes in for you. Our mission and goal each month is to provide you information, re-sources and options for beneficial, healthy and sustainable ways to live. The month of December is one of those months that provide many opportunities to do this. So, this month we have a good variety of offerings for you to use in making this holiday season healthy and sustainable. Enjoy. After our last issue went to press, we were saddened to learn about the passing of Irene Gauthier, founder of Irene's Myomassology Institute in Southfield. Those of you "in the niche" no doubt know who Irene is and may have known her personally. She was truly a pioneer of her craft in this com-munity and will be missed by many. There is a memorial service planned for December 8th, and you'll find the details on that, as well as other information about Irene, in this month's issue. Finally, we are excited to announce the launch of phase one of our new Natural Awakenings Network here in East Michigan. We're now in the pro-cess of signing up businesses and practitioners as providers in the network. If you own a business or practice, and have products or services that will help those in our community lead healthier and more sustainable lives, this is a great program to broaden your reach in the community, along with many other benefits. Check out the ad in this magazine and give us a call. And pet related businesses…don't feel left out. This program is for you too, since we also publish Natural Awakenings Pet magazine in East Michigan. As a side note, watch for the winter issue of NA Pet to be published in late December. If you’re a pet or animal lover, you’ll want to check it out. In early January, 2011, we will launch phase two of the Natural Awaken-ings Network, and begin making the actual discount cards available to sub-scribers. If you are someone who is interested in saving money on products and services the will help you live healthier and more sustainable watch for the announcement of the subscriber plan in our January 2011 issue, which coincidentally will be devoted to integrative and complementary health and wellness. Whatever holiday your faith leads you to celebrate this month, stay happy and healthy…naturally!


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CEO Discusses New Cardio Supplement in Lapeer

Dan Higginson, founder of Synergy Worldwide, will discuss the benefits

of ProArgi-9+, a nutraceutical supple-ment containing L-arginine, at a meeting in Lapeer December 1. L-arginine is an amino acid converted by the body into Nitric Oxide. Nitric Oxide, helps keep

arteries and veins free from plaque and maintain normal blood pressure by relax-ing the arteries. Higginson founded Synergy World-wide in 1999, joined forces with Nature’s Sunshine in 2000, and began teaching people how to “Live, Love, Learn and Leave a Legacy.” He began his career as a team leader for the Covey Leader-ship Center of renowned Franklin Covey, where he emerged as a dynamic spokes-man in the arena of personal growth and corporate management.

The discussion will be held at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the American Legion Hall, 1701 W. Genesee St, in Lapeer. For more information, contact Cindy Wiggins at 810- 338-1212. See ad on page 7.

On Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. the Machine Shop in

Flint will host a benefit acoustic concert for the Flint River Watershed Coalition (FRWC). The concert will feature Ty

Stone, along with special guests Maybe August. Ty Stone has opened for Kid Rock and has generously offered to play

for this event. Tickets are $15.00, with all proceeds going to the FRWC. The Flint River Watershed Coalition is a membership organization that pro-motes citizen stewardship of our natural resources by providing members with the sources, knowledge and capacity neces-sary to protect local water quality and watershed habitat.

The Machine Shop is located at 3539 S. Dort Hwy, Flint. Their telephone number is 810-715-2650. For more information on the Flint River Watershed Coalition, visit FlintRiver.org.

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Sonya Pizani of Arthemiz in Lake Orion will represent the US at an

international conference on anti-aging in Brazil this month. More than 800 doctors from around the world specializing in body and facial recon-struction, regenerative medicine and other re-lated practices will attend the A4M Anti-Aging Con-gress sponsored by the World Anti-Aging Acad-emy of Medicine (WAAAM). A4M is the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Pizani will speak on “The Electromagnetic Therapy in Anti-Aging.” Pizani also runs a business in Brazil, Richway Americas where she is a ho-meopathic doctor. A4M is a federally registered 501(c) 3 non-profit organization comprised of

22,000-plus member physicians, health practitioners, scientists, governmental

officials, and members of the general public, representing over 105 nations. The A4M is dedicated to the advancement of tech-nology to detect, prevent, and treat aging related disease and to promote research into meth-ods to retard and optimize the human aging process. The A4M is also dedicated to edu-cating physicians, scientists,

and members of the public on biomedi-cal sciences, breaking technologies, and anti-aging issues.

Arthemiz is located at 153 Waterview Dr., Lake Orion. For more information, call 248-930-0681 or visit her website: Pizani.TheBioMatCompany.com.

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For details, call a Curves near you:Burton/Davison: 810-743-2868 Flint/South: 810-232-2003 • Flint/West: 810-249-2755Montrose: 810-639-3500 • Durand: 989-288-0558

Local Doctor Develops Treatment Program for Abnormal Cholesterol Levels

Dr. Madhu Subnani, of Timeless Health & Beauty Medical Spa, has devel-

oped a program to treat abnormal levels of cholesterol. The program includes bio-chemical hormone balancing, proper nutrition and supplementation, exercise and more. “By now, everyone has seen a thou-sand commercials on TV for various Cholesterol lowering medications,” says Dr. Subnani. “Cholesterol has become the focus of huge advertising campaigns. The aisles of our grocery stores are now dotted with products proclaiming themselves to be cholesterol free.” “Cholesterol,” explains Dr. Subnani, “is not only an important substance to watch, but the right amount in the body is critical. cholesterol levels that are too high or too low are dangerous health problems. For example, high cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, includ-ing coronary heart disease and stroke. Low cholesterol has been observed in people with psychiatric disorders, suicidal inten-tions, aggressiveness, drug and alcohol addictions. Some patients take statins, cholesterol lowering drugs, in spite of the fact that they can cause various side effects. The statin industry is a 26 billion dollar a year industry.” “In two separate studies,” she says, “100% of patients responded to hormone therapy, with reduction in total cholesterol levels. Hormones are used by every sys-tem in your body. As hormone levels drop, so does overall health. Low hormone levels have been directly linked to a large number of conditions normally associated with aging , heart disease, menopause, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, depression, arthritis and migraines. When you restore optimal hormone levels, your body has the opportunity to heal itself.”

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Dr. Kerrie Saunders

Local Firefighters Get Healthy

Firefighters in three local communities have taken on a unique challenge: to get healthier, decrease their risk for disease and see which city can achieve the best

results. Fifteen firefighters in Pontiac, Walled Lake and Commerce have challenged each

other to revamp their diets, exercise more, decrease stress and, in doing so, reduce their risk for heart attacks, strokes and diabetes -- diseases that have become dangerously high in firefighters in recent years. The customized food and fitness plan is led by local author and nutrition consultant Dr. Ker-rie Saunders and is based on the plant-based diet found in Texas firefighter Rip Esselstyn’s bestselling “Engine 2 Diet.” Esselstyn is also a consultant on this challenge. In addition to a diet overhaul that empha-sizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, the firefighters participate in boot camps designed to address the negative effects of "fight or flight" response to alarms and increase strength and

stamina. Participants also attend classes and food demonstrations in their efforts to optimize job performance and decrease their risk factors for disease. Saunders authored a book on "The Vegan Diet as Chronic Disease Prevention" and is a local presenter and consultant who got involved with this challenge because firefighters once saved her own life. She says when former firefighter Rip Esselstyn published his popular "Engine 2 Diet," she knew it was time for collaboration. Saunders and Esselstyn have also teamed up with Huron Valley Sinai Hospital and Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, who are donating the pre- and post blood draws for the firefighters. Food demonstration donations have been provided by MatchMeats. Fitness trainers Carl Gunderson and Beth Rzendzian of Living Healthy & Fit lead the boot camps. “This challenge was designed to help our commu-nity heroes and first responders live longer, live better, perform their duties more efficiently, and suffer fewer ill effects from job-related stress," adds Saunders. "These men and women deserve a program of this caliber.”

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Memorial Service Planned for Irene’s Myomassology Institute Founder

TherewillbeamemorialserviceforIreneGauthier,founderofIrene’sMyomassologyInstitute(IMI),onWednesday,December8,2010at7:00p.m.atthe

ShrinersAuditorium,24350SouthfieldRoad,Southfield.Irenepassedawayattheageof90onMonday,October25,2010.Hertransitionwentratherquicklyandwasrelative-lypainless. According to IMI, on the Saturday prior she was at her school proudly par-ticipating in their annual Holistic Palooza. Irene was still coming to work every day and kept herself busy working with students and their clients. On Sunday afternoon, they took her to the hospi-tal with laborious breath-ing and low back pain. She slipped peacefully away in her sleep on Monday evening. It would seem that after 90 years, Irene's heart gave out. She was surrounded in her hospital room by her family and many close friends. The prayers, energy work and Tibetan Sing-ing Bowls brought comfort to everyone present. It was a very spiritual experience, just the way Irene would have wanted it. In 1970, Irene began sharing her knowledge with students in the basement of her home. In 1987, she opened her first state-licensed massage school at the age of 67. She has forged a path for the thousands of students who will carry on her wisdom. She traveled the world offering master classes, developing her reputation as one of the foremost authorities on bodywork. Irene is survived by her children William, Yvonne, Lynn and Kathy, in addition to her three grandchildren Tiffany, Chad and Christian.

Irene Gauthier was a devoted sponsor of Plan USA for over 21 years. Instead of flowers, if you would like to make a donation in her memory, you can go online to www.planusa.org, click on "Ways to Give" tab and then the "Give in Honor or Memory Of" tab.

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offlastyear’slistas“done,”“doover”or“doagain.”

Benefit: Make and realize plans for the new year. Letting children know that the family pays attention to and praises what they do each year empowers kids to realize what roles they play in the family. Everyone knows how they are making it possible to accomplish indi-vidual and family goals.

Engage the SensesMaybeGrandfatherhasaspecialholi-daycranberry-mango-limerelishthatheisnowpassingalongtohisgrandsoninthekitchentonight.Theholidaysareallaboutpassingdownstories,songs,recipes,readingsfromsacredtexts,andtherituallightingofthetreetoporcandles,fromonegenerationtothenext. Inotherseasons,takethewholefamilyforawalkinthewoodstocol-lectsmallmementoesofnature’sbeautythatwon’tdisturbtheenvironment.Returnwithautumnleaves,pinecones,seedpodsandberriesforaseasonalcornucopia,displayedeitherinabasketonatableorinanoldunusedfishbowlortank.Mostly,kidswillrememberthetimetheyspentskippingthroughtheforestwiththeirparents.

Benefit: The child is engaged in the process of both being in the moment and experiencing connections and con-tinuity. Introducing repeated rituals like these welcome children to be involved in a family ritual from beginning to end. From year to year, they can anticipate and prepare to participate with relish. Embrace the NeighborhoodCulturalcross-pollinationexpandsunderstandingandcooperationforall.Inviteneighborsoverforapotluckoftheirfavoriteholidayfoodandtosharestoriesoftheirheritageandpresentlives.

Benefit: Children will learn about differ-ent cultures and life histories, and enjoy and better appreciate the diverse tapes-try of life in their own neighborhood.

Children in ChargeEngagechildrenincreatingceremonialfoodsanddecorationsforanyholiday

inanyseason.Teachyourchildrentopreparethespecialceremonialfoodsinthetraditionalway,sotheyfeeltheexcitementofmakingithappenthemselves.Theywillfeelthecon-nectionwithpastandpresentwhentheyhand-grindthewheat,bakethebread,andthensmilewithpridewheneveryonesayshowgreatittastes.Whentheyhand-rollcandles,they’lldiscoverdetailsabouttheartofcandlemakingandcometovaluetheintricateprocessofcreation. Also,facilitatechildren’snaturalurgetoperformplaysbysuggestingthattheymighttellaboutanddrama-tizetheoriginsandmeaningoftheholiday.Havethemtakechargeofmakingthesets,costumesandprops,choosingroles,memorizinglines,shakingrattlesorplayingbongosforbackgroundsounds…andgettingtheadultsinvolved.

Benefits: Assigning children to be center stage in ceremonies builds their confidence and makes them feel more an integral part of the family and community.

Highlight the SeasonsEverhearofMichaelmas?ItfallsonSeptember29,andcelebratesthefallequinoxeachyear.ItstitleisderivedfromthearchangelandwarriorMi-chael,whoissaidtoprotectusfromthedarkaslightdiminishesandwinternightsbecomelonger.Forthisglimmer-ingfestival,childrengettingtoparadearound,wearinggoldencapesandcrownswithtinyelectriccandlesontopthatlightup.Inthispageantfortheirfamilyandcommunity,childrenmaysingsongs,danceandotherwiseshowtheirgratitudetoMotherEarthastheyhonorthisnaturalphaseoftheseasons.

Benefit: Sometimes the dark is some-thing children are afraid of, so in celebrating light and hope, this festival helps dispel their fears, makes them feel stronger and enables them to better understand and celebrate the coming of each season in turn.

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Benefit: Children look forward to and anticipate changing their space with the changing rhythms of the year.

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andshinelightonafestivetraditionthatfocusesonthechildren.Forin-stance,theSwedishfestivalofSt.Lucia,onDecember13,customarilyincludesanimportantrolefortheeldestdaugh-ter.Earlyinthemorningonthisday,shelightsspecialcandlesandtravelsfromroomtoroom,wakingupherfamily.ThensheserveseveryoneSwedishpan-cakesandcornbreadforbreakfast,withalittlehelpfromMom.

Benefit: Children come to know more about their heritage and how to prepare traditional and ceremonial foods. This type of coming-of-age ceremony honors the individual child and makes her feel important.

Charity Begins at HomeAJewishharvestfestivalcalledSukkotcrossesculturestoteachallkidsthekeyvirtueofcharity.Duringthefallharvest,WaldorfSchoolkidstraveltoanearbyfarmtoselectorharvestfruitsandvegetablestocarrytoalocalhomelessshelter.Theyalsobuildathree-sidedshelterstructurewithnoroof,calledaSukkah,tosymbolizethestoryofanarduousjourneyofanancientpeoplewhohadnofoodorshelter,whilecelebratingtheirspiritandstrengthtosurvive.Thisfestivaleloquentlyinvolveschildrenandteachesthemtheirrespon-sibilityfortakingcareofeveryoneinthecommunity.

Benefit: Children feel a part of the world and responsible for nurturing and caring for it, as they realize the impor-tance of shelter and food to sustaining everyone through the generations.

Passingthetorchoftraditionontoourchildren,inwhateverformsittakes,imbueseveryoccasionwithspecialmeaning.Whynotbeginanewtradi-tiontoday?

Charlotte Eulette is the international director of the nonprofit Celebrant Foundation & Institute, of Montclair, NJ. The institute educates individuals in the art of facilitating meaningful ceremonies to mark the milestones in people’s lives in ways that reflect and symbolize their values. Reach her at [email protected].

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1BeaFUNdamentalist—makesuretheFunalwayscomesbeforethe

Mental.Realizethatlifeisasituationcomedythatwillneverbecanceled.Alaughtrackhasbeenprovided,andthereasonweareputinthematerialworldistogetmorematerial.Haveagood“laughsitive”twiceadaytoensureregularhilarity.

2Remember,eachofushasbeengivenaspecialgiftjustforentering,

soyouarealreadyawinner!

3 ThemostpowerfultoolontheplanettodayisTell-a-Vision,inwhichItellavisiontoyouandyoutellavisiontome.Thatway,ifwedon’tliketheprogrammingwe’regetting,wecanchangethechannel.

4Lifeislikephotography—youusethenegativetodevelop.Nomatter

whatadversityyouface,bereassured:TheUniversehasussurrounded.Mightaswellsurrender.

5It’struethataswegothroughlifethinkingheavythoughts,thought

particlestendtogetcaughtbetweentheearsandcauseaconditioncalled“truthdecay.”Sousementalflosstwiceaday,andwhenyou’retemptedtopractice“tantrumyoga,”rememberwhatweteachintheSwami’sAbsurdi-venessTrainingClass:Don’tgeteven,getodd.

6Ifwewantworldpeace,wemustletgoofourattachmentsandtrulylive

likenomads.That’swhereInomadatyouandyounomadatme.Thatway,there’llsurelybenomadnessontheplanet.Peacebeginswitheachofus.Alittlepeacehere,alittlepeacethere,andprettysoonallthepeaceswillfittogethertomakeonebigpeaceeverywhere.

7IknowgreatEarthchangeshavebeenpredictedforthefuture,soif

you’relookingtoavoidearthquakes,myadviceissimple:Whenyoufindafault,don’tdwellonit.

8There’snoneedtochangetheworld—allwehavetodoistoilet

traintheworldandwe’llneverhavetochangeitagain.

9 Ifyou’relookingforthekeytotheUniverse,I’vegotsomegoodnewsandsomebadnews.Thebadnews:ThereisnokeytotheUniverse.Thegoodnews:Itwasneverlocked.

10 Finally,everythingI’vetoldyouischanneled.Thatway,ifyoudon’tlikeit,it’snotmyfault.Butremember…Enlightenmentisnotabureaucracy,soyoudon’thavetogothroughchannels.

Swami Beyondananda is the alter ego of writer and humorist Steve Bhaerman. Find him online at WakeUpLaughing.com.

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Really Good Raw DessertsOver indulging in sweets during the winter

festivities can produce unwanted weight gain

and a general feeling of sluggishness—a not-

so-wonderful gift for anyone. But adding a raw

food dessert to our holiday repertoire could

introduce a new, healthier tradition to holiday

occasions that’s welcomed by everyone.

byJudithFertig

consciouseating

Raw Food Desserts KitchenAlthoughnoovenisusedinmakingrawdesserts,otherelectronicequipmentisnecessary.

Blender Makessauces,puddings,smoothiesandfillingsDehydrator Removesmoisturefromrawfoodsat112°to 118°F;“bakes”cookiesFood Processor MakesnutcrustsandfruitpuréesElectric Juicer Pressesandjuicesfruitsandvegetables

Arawdessertnolongermeansonlyasimplepieceoffruitorahandfulofnuts.Whileatraditionalholidaystoryconjuressleepingchildrenwith“visionsofsugar-

plums”dancingintheirheads,thedreamsofrawdessertchefsmorelikelyspringfromMedjooldates,cacaonibsandexoticfruits.That’sbecauserawdessertsaremadefromuncooked,minimallyprocessedandgenerallyplant-basedfoods. Rawfoodsaficionadossaytheyareusuallyfirstat-tractedtothistypeoffoodpreparationbecausetherecipesdonotcontainwheat,refinedsugar,eggsordairyproducts,whicheliminatestheneedtoworkaroundfoodsensitivities.Plus,theyfeelbetterafterthey’veeatenarawfoodsdessert,whichmightfeaturenuts,freshanddriedfruits,agavenectarand/orchocolate. Whentheserawfoodsaregroundorpuréedinafoodpro-cessororblender,theycontributemightilytodessertcrusts,fill-ings,saucesandfrostingstogracetarts,cakes,cookies,puddingsandicecreams—allofwhichcanbemadewithoutcooking. Sometimes,dessertrecipescallforusingadehydrator,asimpleappliancethatdriesfoodsslowlyataround112°to118°F,toavoidtheenzymechangesthatoccurwhenfoodsarecookedathighertemperatures.Thedehydratoryieldsacharac-teristicthatrawfoodsenthusiastNathalieLussierdescribesas

“...awarm,chewy,comfortfoodfeeling,sothatyoucanmakecookiesthatcomeoutslightlywarmfromthedehydrator.” Withrawdesserts,“Youreallycanhaveyourcakeandeatittoo,becausetherecipesarepackedwithnutrientsandfiber,”advisesrawdessertschefHeatherPace,theauthoroffourrawdesserte-books,including Just Desserts andRaw Party Parfait. Mostrawfoodsdesserts,likemostexceptionalsweets,involveseveralstepstomakeeachpart.“Whileatfirstglance,arawdessertmightappeartobecomplicatedandtime-con-suming,”notesPace,“it’sreallyverysimple.Eachcomponentcanbethrowntogetherquicklyandeasilyandcanbemadeahead.” Thebenefitsofrawdessertsextendbeyondthesimplynutritional,affirmdevotedadherents.RoseLeeCalabro,authorofLiving in the RawandLiving in the Raw Desserts,hadexperiencedahostofpersonalhealthissuesthatvirtuallydisappearedwhenshebegantoeatamainlyrawfoodsdietadecadeago.Butmorethanthat,shesays,“Eatingrawfoodshascontributedtoacareerchangeandadramaticshiftinmylife.” Accordingtoeco-lifestylistandrawfoodsauthorAniPhyo,“Eatingmoreorganic,fresh,wholefoodshelpsusmaintainanidealweight,lowerscholesterol,booststheimmunesystemandhelpsuslookandfeelourbest.”Butforher,aswell,rawfoodsaremorethanadiet.Sheremarks,“ItaffectsthewayIliveandinteractwithplanetEarthandallotherlivingbeings.”PhyoistheauthorofAni’s Raw Food Essentials, Ani’s Raw Food DessertsandAni’s Raw Food Kitchen. Lussieragreesallthewayaround.“Ibelieverawfoodscanhealyouonaphysical,emotionalandspirituallevel,”shecomments,becauselikemanyothers,“I’vepersonallyexperienceditmyself.”

Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; for more information visit AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

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threerawcookbookauthorssharetheirbestholidayrecipes

Chocolate Pecan Brownie with Maple Maca Ice Cream and Spiced Apple Compote“Pictureadensechocolatenutbrown-ie,smooth,coldicecreamandwarmfruitcompotethathasjusttherighttouchofspice,withavelvetychocolatesaucetorounditallout.Ifthatweren’tenough,Igarnishitwithadrizzleofpuremaplesyrup,”saysrawfoodsdes-sertchefHeatherPace.SheexplainsthatMaca(Lepidium meyenii)isaPeruvianrootwithastrongflavorandrecommendsusingonlyalittle,untiloneisacclimatedtothetaste.

Serves6to8

For the brownie:4 cups raw pecans½ cup pitted, packed Medjool dates¼ cup maple or palm sugar2/3 cup cacao powder2 tsp pure vanilla extractPinch of Himalayan or sea salt

For the ice cream:2 cups raw cashews2 cups waterSeeds from ½ vanilla bean1/3 cup maple syrup1 tbsp Maca root powder or to taste

For the compote:4 medium apples, peeled and cored½ cup maple syrup¼ cup raisins2 tbsp goji berries2 pitted Medjool dates, chopped1 tsp lemon zest½ tsp cinnamon

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¼ tsp nutmeg2 pinches ground cardamomFor the chocolate sauce:1/3 cup cacao powder¼ cup pure maple syrup2 to 3 tbsp water2 tsp melted coconut oil

1.Forthebrownie,grindthepecansintocrumbsinafoodprocessor.Addtheremainingingredientsandprocessintoamoist,crumblydough.Pressthemixtureintoan8-by-8-inchpan.Chill.

2.Fortheicecream,blendallingredi-entsuntilsmoothandcreamy.Chillforafewhours.Processthroughanicecreammakeraccordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructions;orfillicecubetraysandfreeze.

3.Forthecompote,soaktheraisinsandgojiberriesinwaterfor2to4hours.Drain.Inafoodprocessor,choptheapplesintosmallpieces.Addremainingingredientstotheapples,includingthedrainedfruit,andstirtogether.Processhalfthemixtureuntilsmooth.Foldintotheotherhalf.Dehydrateforafewhoursat115°F,untiltheapplestakeonawarm,“cooked”feel.

4.Forthesauce,blendallingredientstogetheruntilsmooth.

5.Toassemblethedessert,cutthebrowniesintoportionsandplaceabrownieoneachplate.Topwithicecream.Swirlcompotearoundthebrownieanddrizzlewithchocolatesauce.

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ofhospitalityforcenturies,canmakearefreshinglywelcomeholidaydes-sert.“Pineappleisfulloftheenzymebromelaine,whichhelpsdecreaseinflammationandswelling—andthatcantranslatetoincreasedcirculationandclearskin,”saysAniPhyo,ofAni’s Raw Food Desserts. “Ialwayschoosefreshwhenavailable,butfrozenpine-applewillalsoworkforthisrecipe.”

Makes6to8servings

For the crust:2 cups cashewsSeeds from 1 vanilla bean, or 1 tbsp alcohol-free vanilla extract2 tbsp agave syrup

For the filling:1½ cups cashews1/3 cup agave syrup¼ cup liquid coconut oil¼ cup filtered water, as needed2½ cups chopped, cored pineapple

1.Tomakethecrust,combinethecashewsandvanillainthefoodpro-cessorandchoptoacrushedwafertexture(likeacookiecrumbcrustforcheesecake).Addtheagavesyrupandprocesstomixwell.Sprinklehalfofthecrustontothebottomofaloafpan.

2.Tomakethefilling,combinethecashews,agavesyrupandcoconutoilinahigh-speedblenderandblenduntilsmooth,addingwaterasneededtocreateacreamytexture.Spoonthemixtureintoamixingbowl;addthepineappleandstirtomixwell.Spoonthefillingintotheloafpanandsprinkletheremainingcrustontop.Patlightly.Freezefor2hoursoruntilchilled.Willkeepfor4to6daysrefrigeratedorforseveralweeksinthefreezer.

Pineapple Icebox DessertThepineapple,arenownedsymbol

Itisbettertodeservehonoursandnothavethemthantohavethemandnotdeservethem.~MarkTwain

Styrofoam releases several toxins when burned in a landfill, it’s the least green choice. Use newspaper or even real peanuts or popcorn that can later be fed to squirrels and other animals.

Decorate greener.Decorate with natural materials like evergreen boughs, fruit and

pine cones. Cut a disc from the bottom of your real holiday tree and put natural materials inside it to make a green table centerpiece.

There’s a debate about whether artificial or real trees are the greenest choice. Keep in mind that real trees are grown on tree farms and cut down, but are replenished year after year. Artificial trees are reusable, but they’re made from petroleum and require energy to be trans-ported.

The greenest choice is to use a tree with the root ball attached and plant it after the holiday season.

Use green lighting.LED lights are 90 percent more efficient than incandescent, or tra-

ditional, decorative lights. What’s more, according to a 2007 Consumer Reports

ReduceGive greener.Consider giving something that’s an experience, or that can be

consumed. Try tickets to a play, movie or concert, or baked goods.

Choose gifts made from recycled materials and/or with greener packaging. Look for the “post consumer” label.

Wrap greener.Try wrapping with paper bags decorated with stamps and natural

materials like raffia and pine cones. Use fabric ribbons, which are reusable and elegant.

Gift bags, while not always recy-clable, are reusable, and therefore the greener choice. You can also reuse rib-bons and bows.

If you use wrapping paper, look for “post consumer” paper that’s made from recycled materials. Regular wrapping paper is difficult to recycle, especially if it has any metallic sheen to it.

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for the holidays, when big meals, plentiful

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study, 280 miniature LEDs cost only 30 cents to operate for 300 hours, versus $1.30 for 200 miniature incandescent lights – nearly a 77 percent savings.

Entertain greener.Use real silverware and plates in-stead of plastic and paper, or use

post consumer products.

Reuse1. Reuse gift bags, ribbons and bows.2. Use and give rechargeable batteries. They cost more but last forever.3. Reuse the decorative front panels of holiday cards as decorations, gift tags or table place cards. 4. Once you’ve tired of or outgrown those gifts, give them to a local charity. Drop off electronic equipment at your local Goodwill store; check www.reconnectpartnership.com to find a location.

RecycleMost municipalities offer curbside

recycling for “the big five” – aluminum, glass, paper, steel and plastic. Here’s a guide to which items are recycled curb-side and where you can recycle others.

• Packaging: Almost all curbside recy-cling companies take cardboard boxes, as long as they’re cut up and grouped together. Plastic wrapping that covers many gifts is usually #1 or #2 plastic (la-beled according to its materials), which most municipalities recycle curbside. But don’t forget to separate the materials and cut the boxes, she says.

Boxboard is also recycled curbside in most municipalities, but again, it must be cut up and separated from other recy-clables.

Many shipping companies reuse bubble wrap and Styrofoam (peanut) packaging. Check www.loosefillpackag-ing.com for Styrofoam drop-off locations, and www.earth911.com, which lists UPS locations that accept bubble wrap.

• Wrapping paper: Unless it’s labeled post consumer or made from recycled materials, most wrapping paper can’t sim-ply be put in your curbside bin. However,


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healingways

Griefatthelossofalovedoneisanemotionally

painfulanddebilitatingconditionatanytimeoftheyear,asthemindstrugglestomakesenseoutofwhatmayseemlikethedestruc-tionofourinternalcompass.Timemayeventuallyhelphealourwounds,butmeanwhile,lifegoesonasusualfortherestoftheworld,andthatincludesholi-days.Thanksgiving,Christmas,HanukahandNewYear’sarethebiggestandusu-allymostchallengingofalltoendure,letaloneenjoy. Itispossibletogetthroughtheholidaysonyourownterms.Ratherthanavoidingthefeelingsofgrief,leanintothem,becauseitisnotthegriefyouwanttoavoid,butthepain.Griefisthepathwayoutofthepainofinternalfeelings,andmourningisitsexternalexpression.

Have a strategyHaveaPlanAandPlanB–PlanAiswhereyougofortheChristmasEveorChristmasDaydinnerwithfam-ilyandfriends.Then,ifitdoesn’tfeelright,haveyourplanBready:maybeamovieyouandyourlovedoneenjoyedtogetheroraphotoalbumtolookthroughoraspecialplaceyouwenttotogether.ManypeoplefindthatwhentheyhavePlanBinplace,justknowingitisthereisenough. Youcanevencanceltheholi-dayaltogether.Ifyoufindyourselfjust

Grieving Duringthe Holidays

bydavidkessler

goingthroughthemotionsandfeel-ingnothing,cancelthem.Takeayear

off.Thesameholidayswillcomearoundagainandyour

familyandfriendswillunderstand.Mostofall,donotfeelguiltyabout“spoiling”anyoneelse’smerriment.

Timesofcrisislikethesecanoftenservetobringthetruemessageoftheholi-dayhometoeveryone.

Externalize your lossJustasthereareritualsthathaveservedmankindthroughouttheages,wecancreateourownpersonalritestoseeuspastourgrief.

n Dedicateaprayerattheholiday dinnertothem.

n Lightacandle.

n Chatorcreateanonlinetribute totheirmemory.

n Shareafavoritesharedstory.

n Askotherstorelateafunny anecdote.

n Remembertheminprayeratyour placeofworship.

Forsome,stayinginvolvedwiththeholidaysisasymbolofcontinuinglife.Lettheholidayroutineprovideaframe-workforsurvivingthesetoughtimes.Tryexperiencingtheholidaysinanew

way.Griefhasauniquewayofgivingusthepermissiontoreallyevaluatewhatpartsoftheholidaysweenjoyand

whatpartswedon’t. Thereisnorightorwrongwaytohandletheholidaysingrief.Youhavetodecidewhatisrightforyouanddoit.Youhaveeveryrighttochangeyourmind,evenmorethanonce.Friendsandfamilymembersmaynothaveacluehowtohelpyouthroughtheholi-daysandneithermayyou. Itisverynaturaltofeellikeyoumayneverenjoytheholidaysagain.Itistruethattheyneverwillbethesameastheywere,butintime,mostpeopleareabletofindmeaningagaininthetraditionsasanewformoftheholi-dayspiritgrowsinsideofthem.Evenwithoutgrief,ourfriendsandrelativesoftenhavestrongopinionsabouthowourholidaysshouldlookandwhatweshouldandshouldn’tdo.

Grieving 101DObegentlewithyourselfandprotectyourself.

DON’Tdomorethanyouwantto,oranythingthatdoesnotserveyoursoul.

DOallowtimeforfeelingstoexpressthemselves.

DON’Tkeepfeelingsbottledup.Ifyouhave500tearstocry,don’tstopat250.

DOallowotherstohelp.Weallneedhelpattimesinourlives.

DON’Taskifyoucanhelpafriendingrief.Justhelp.

DOpayextraattentiontothechildreningrief.

Theseholidaysareclearlysomeoftheroughestterrainwecannavigateafteraloss.Thewayswedealwiththemareasindividualasweare.Theseholidaysareanormalpartofthejourneyoflife,tobefeltfullyandcompletely.Holidayscanbesad,butwemaycatchourselvesdoingalright,andevenexperi-encelaughter.Thereareallkindsofsadness,butgriefisariteofpassage.

David Kessler is the author of Visions,TripsandCrowdedRooms:WhoandWhatYouSeeBeforeYouDie and OnGriefandGrieving with Elisabeth Kübler Ross. For more info visit Grief.com.


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Atthisyear’s2010GlobalPetExpo,buyersattendingthean-nualpetindustrygatheringwere

abuzzaboutanewexhibitareacalledNaturalPets. “Naturalproductsareexpandingtheindustry.Whenyouhaveanewtrendforhumans,thisappealstothepetindustry,aswell,”observesStevenKing,presidentofthePetIndustryDistributorsAssociation. Justthisyear,Americanswillhavespentanestimated$47billiononpetproductsandservices,accordingtotheAmericanPetProductsAssociation.

Categoriesincludefood,petsupplies,over-the-countermedicinesandvetcareservicesandproducts,manyofthemincorporatingnaturalmaterials.Theindustryreportsthat,onaverage,petownersannuallyspend$40perdogand$19percatontoysalone. Onemorefur-raisingfact:Ameri-canPetAssociationstatisticsrevealthatofthenation’s140millionhouseholdcatsanddogs,31milliondogsand39millioncatswillhavepresentswaitingforthemunderthetreeonChristmasmorning.Also,peoplewillcelebratethebirthdaysofasmanyas13.5million

Presents for PetsHealthy, Natural Holiday Treats

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catsand9.8milliondogswithpartiesandpetgifts. Whatisapoliticallycorrect,Earth-consciousshoppertodo? Wecanchooseorganicandnatu-ralproductsforthesamereasonswewouldgonaturalinbuyingdecisionsforhumanfamilymembers.Concernedcitizensaredemandinggreateruseofnontoxic,pesticide-andchemical-freematerialsthatarebetterforthehealthofpeople,petsandtheplanet. AsPatriciaCastaneda,ownerofPet’sLifeNaturally,inPalmetto,Florida,advises:“Don’tgiveanythingtoyourpetthatyouwouldnotputinthemouthofasmallchild.”Thatmeansnodyesortoysthathavesmallpartstoswalloworthataremadeoftoxicmaterials.Petscanbesensitivetofabricsthatcomeincontactwiththeirskin,justlikehumansare,creatingpainfulandcostlyaller-gicreactions.Sheadmonishes,“Youranimalscountonyoutoprotectthem.”

Feline ProwessTheHumaneSocietyofAmericabelievesthatwiseuseoftoys,combinedwithregularplaytime,contributestothehealthandhappinessofcatsofallages.Playsatisfiestheirinstinctualhuntingdrive,developsmentalandphysicalagilityandprovidesbondingtimewiththeirhumans.Thesocietyrecommendscattoysthatoffervariety:onetocarry,onetowrestlewith,onetorollandoneto“baby.” Whatisrightforyourcat?Petstoreprofessionalsknowwhichproductscustomerspurchaseandenjoy.AsCastanedaremarks,“Catsaresocreativeandindependenttheycanhavefunwithping-pongballs,cardboardtoiletpaperrollsandplas-ticshowerrings.Justmakesurethatwhattheyplaywithcannotbeeatenorharmthem.”

wehavegoodnewsforanyoneinsearchofaniftygiftforafurryorfeatheredfamilymember.whethertheoc-casionisaholiday,birthdayoranimalappreciationday,thereisa“green”petgifttocelebrateit.themantraofreduce,reuseandrecycleisnowpresentinthepetindustry,providingmanymoreeco-friendlyoptions.


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Canine WisdomDogsneedtoystofightboredomwhenleftaloneforanylengthoftime,accordingtotheHumaneSociety.Theyalsorecommendfourtypesoftoysfordogs:atleastonetocarry,onetoshake,onetorollandoneto“baby,”forplayandtoreleasestress.Manydogtoysshouldbeinteractive,toincreasetimewithpeople.Byfocusingonaspecifictask—suchasrepeatedlyreturningaballorplayinghide-and-seekwithtreatsortoys—dogscantakeadvantageoftheopportunitytoexpendpent-upmentalandphysicalenergy. Healthyandorganicpresentsforpetsarenowwidelyavail-ableinneighborhoodnaturalpetstores,aswellasonline.Atsuchshops,peopleandpetscancheckoutthechoicesfirsthandandseekadvicefromthestaff.Ifthere’satoss-upbetweenproducts,askifaportionoftheproductsalesgoestobenefitanimalcauses,makingitagiftthatgivesagain.Thatcouldbethetiebreaker.

Gail Condrick is a freelance writer based in Sarasota, FL. Reach her at NiaVisions.com.

Watch for more healthy pet articles in the Winter issue of Natural Awakenings' East Michigan Pet Magazine, due out later this month! Visit NAHealthyPet.com for details.

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Toy StorySustainable Toys are InWithWalmart,thebiggesttoyseller,nowstockingitsstoreshelveswithmoretoysmadefromnaturalorrecycledmaterials,industryanalystsexpectotherbigretailerstofollow.ReyneRice,atrendspecialistfortheToyIndustryAssociation,toldReutersthatabout25per-centofretailbuyersatlastyear’sAmericanInternationalToyFairwantedtoseeandconsidermoreeco-friendlyproducts.Thus,theToyFairearlierthisyearfeaturedagreenpavilion,exclusivelyshowcasingsuchtoysforthefirsttime. It’sasteptowardpropellinggreentoysalestowardananticipated$1billionmarketinthenextfiveyears,representingsome5percentofoveralltoysales.Whilesustainabletoystendtocostabitmorethantraditionalones,manyarepricedatlessthan$25retail.Mean-while,eventhoughmanymajormanufacturersaren’t

yetonboard,severalaremakingmovestogreenandreducethe

amountofpackagingtheyuse.

Sustainable LifestylesStudy Ranks Greenest StatesTheNationalMarketingInstitute’sin-depthqueryof3,000consumersfromvarieddemographicgroupsinthe25largestU.S.states(bypopulation),revealswheredemandisgreatestforeverythinggreen.Leadingstates,whilenotwithoutflaws,areknownforpioneeringnewenvironmentalpolicies,havingavidenthusiastsofoutdooractivitiesanddrivingthemarketforgreenproducts.Researchques-tionsfocusedontheproportionofconsumerswhohavepurchasedcarbonoffsets,or-ganicfoods,renewablepowerandhybridvehiclesandthosewhocompost,reusegrocerybagsanddonatemoneytoenviron-mentalgroups. Basedontheprevalenceofthesecharacteristics,thetop10greeneststatesareWashington,Colorado,Mas-sachusetts,NewYork,California,Maryland,NewJersey,Minnesota,MichiganandMissouri.TheyarefollowedbyFlorida,Alabama,Wisconsin,ArizonaandTexas.

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Anewmovementisafoottoreclaimandrefocustheholidays.Partofitstemsfromadesiretocutback

onthewastefulnessthatcomesfromac-cumulatingmountains of store-boughtgiftsandwrappings.Anotheristhegrow-ingdesiretogeneratemoremeaningfulmemories during the holidays. Oneansweristoembraceado-it-yourself,orDIY,mentalitythatmakeseverything—fromdecoratingtotreetrimming,cook-ingandgiftgiving—personal. There is no better time to join inactivitiesasafamilythanChristmastime.Subtractthefrenziedconsumerismandthereislittleforachildnottolove:beingwithlovedonesinthekitchen,measuringflour,rollingdoughandcuttingcookies;happily sittingarounda table,pasting,stampingandglittering;decoratingatreethatmagicallytransformswitheachaddi-tion;andthescentsofcookies,candlesandcinnamon-dottedwreaths.

Evergreen CenterpiecedElevating theholiday atmosphere startswiththetree—thecenterpieceofholidaycelebrations,whichtoooftenresemblesadepartmentstoreversionthesedays.ErinDevine,ofPortland,Oregon,remembershowher parents’ traditionof buying alivingChristmastreefromalocalnurserymadeavividimpressiononherasachild. “Myparentswouldgetthetreewiththerootsstillverymuchaliveinthebur-lapbagofdirt,”recallsDevine,whowasraisedinConnecticut.“We’dputthetreeinabiggalvanizedtubandjustwrapitwithawhitesheet;then,whenChristmaswasover,we’dplantthetreesomewhere

in the four-acre yard.” That appreciation for the vibrantdetails of the holidays lives on.Now,thismotherofthreetakesahomemade,family-oriented approach to her youngfamily’sannualcelebration.Lastyear,theyallwrappedrecycledglassjarswithcol-oredtissuepaperastealightsandpencilholdersforadultsandmadehomemadeplaydoughforthekids’friends.Theyalsobakedtogetherandmadedecorationsforthehouseandtree.“It’sonethingtoteachkidsaboutbe-ingresponsibleadultsandgoodstewardsof thisplanet,butwhenwespend timetogether learning how to do it, it’s somuchmoremeaningful,”Devineremarks.“When the kids enjoy learning aboutsomething and it involves love, itwillbecomeimportanttothem.”

Sparking InspirationThosewhoarenotnaturallycraftywillfindlotsofresourcesforcreatingbeauti-ful and personal Christmas keepsakesonline, as well as on bookstore andlibrary shelves.Many publications of-ferideasfordecoratingthebranchesofyourliving—ornot-so-living—tree,usinghouseholdobjectsthatwouldotherwisebediscarded. Yoga teacher and holistic lifestyle

HOMEMADE HOLIDAYS I’m Dreaming of a GREEN Christmas…bybritabelli

expertAnnaGettywentsofarastowriteI’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas, abookthat’sallaboutusingless,spendinglessandenjoyingfamilytimemore.Shedetailsawholenewperspective:howtoturnrecycledchandeliergemsintoChrist-mastreeicicles;eggshellsandteabagsintovintage-styleornaments;andoldsweatersintofestivewreaths.

Waste Not, Want NotSuch simple pleasures can make amajor environmental impact. Duringthe holidays, householdwaste gener-allyincreasesby25percent—anextra1milliontonsofgarbageacrossthecoun-try—accordingtotheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency. Holidaycraftprojectscantransformmuchofthis“waste”bymakingthemostofitsdecorativepotential.ShellieWilson,thefounderofCraftbits.com,asitethatprovidesthousandsoffree,do-it-yourselfcraftideas,sayssheandhermotherRitaare craft hoarders. “We never throwanythingoutthatwethinkcanbeturnedinto somethingwonderful,” commentsWilson.Her favorites include aT-shirtpillow thatmaintains the shirt’s shapeandano-sewbabyoverallspurse,usingglueinplaceofthread. Instructables.com is the kind ofuser-submitted,DIY,bake it,fix it andtweak itwebsite that invites hours ofsurfing.DevelopedattheMassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology, it has becomeamassive platform for idea sharing,including a page called “Have aDIYChristmas!” that organizes ideas bycategory.Options range from origamiballdecorationsandahomemadebookclocktogiftboxesandtagsmadefromcerealboxesandjunkmail.“Withthestateoftheeconomylately,peoplearelooking formoreways to stretch theirbudgets and repurpose used objects,”remarksSarahJames,editorofInstruc-tables’LivingandFoodwebsitesections. Alongwiththebenefitsofminimiz-ingwaste, spending lessmoney andreclaimingqualitytimewithlovedones,making our own gifts and decorationsisalso fun.Theprocessofdiscovering,attemptingandcreatingcanhelpunlockourinnerartistatanyage.

Brita Belli is the editor of E –TheEnvironmentalMagazine.


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SUndAY, deCeMBeR 5Christmas Tree ornaments from nature - 1pm. Learn how to make some very unique Christmas ornaments from objects found in nature. Take them home for yourself or give them as a gift! Ages 6 and up. $4/person. Pre-registration req'd. Metro Beach Metropark Nature Center near mT. ClemenS. Info: 586-463-4332.book Signing: george vutetakis - 1pm. Meet the chef and author of the recently published "Vegetarian Traditions: Favorite Recipes from My Years at the Legendary Inn Season Cafe. FREE. Borders Birmingham, 34300 Woodward Ave, bIRmIngHam. He also will be at the Birmingham Winter Market December 3-5. Info: Info: 248-203-0005.Recycled Holiday Crafts - 1pm. Everyone likes to get "crafty" around the holidays. Why not recycle at the same time? Reuse everyday items to create decorations and gifts for the holiday season. Ages 6 and up. $4/person. Pre-registration required. InDIan SpRIngS Metropark Environmental Discovery Center. Info: 248-625-6640.

tUeSdAY, deCeMBeR 7Holiday Healing meditation - 6:30-7:45pm. Meditation is a peaceful and powerful way to

transform any energies around you into a more harmonious and peaceful vibration. Group energy is transformative and really supports the idea of "giving and receiving." Half of class fee will be donated to Salvation Army. $10. Soothe Your Soul, 20 Hudson Street, oxfoRD. Pam Ziskie 248-236-9855.

wedneSdAY, deCeMBeR 8food is medicine - 7-9pm. Join Dr. Dangovian as we welcomes Chef George Vutetakis, former Inn Season Café chef and Vegetarian Traditions Cookbook author, for an informative presentation. $20. Wellness Training Institute, 39242 Dequindre Ste 104, STeRlIng HeIgHTS. Info/reg: 586-795-3600.

SAtURdAY, deCeMBeR 11explore nature in winter walk - 11am. Join an interpreter for a brisk hike through the woods and marsh. Then, come back in and enjoy some hot cocoa. All ages welcome. $2/person. Pre-registration req'd. Metro Beach Metropark Nature Center neaR mT. ClemenS. Info: 586-463-4332.bird Hike: ligon outdoor Center - Noon-5pm. Join Sierra Club and Audubon Society members Fred Townsend and Rich Naber on this Bird Count hike at Ligon Nature Center, 5213 E Farrand Rd, ClIo. Info: Rich Naber 248-854-3769. Sierra Club annual Christmas party -Noon-5pm. Social & Election. Potluck. Ligon Outdoor Center, 5213 E. Farrand Rd, ClIo. Info: Denny Crispell 989-624-5038.

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

simply Yoga - 9:30-10:45am. (& Wed. or Mon/Tue/Thu 6pm). w/Barb Heuerman. An exploration of the body & mind using a combination of postures with emphasis on deep breathing. Suitable for all levels. $15. 5896 Dixie Hwy, ClArksTon. 248-770-5388. karma Yoga - 9:30am. All levels - commit 24-hours prior to attending and we’ll be here! Donation only. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Trail, ClArksTon. Jules 248-390-9270. la leche league - 10am. Daytime Series is the 3rd Monday at Christ the Redeemer Church on Waldon. Babies and children are welcome at all meetings. FREE. lAke orion.Cardio kick-Boxing - 5:30-6:15pm (also Wed same time). Korean Martial Arts Institute, 935 Baldwin, lApeer. Janet 810-667-2101. See ad below. step Class/pilates Class - 5:15-7pm. Step class, very aerobic. Pilates class, core strengthening. All skill levels. Equipment provided. $5 or free to members. Body & Sole Fitness for Women, 4310 Miller Rd, FlinT. Barb Jones 810-732-7170.

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Basic Yoga with noreen daly - 5:45pm. Also Wed. Strengthen our bodies, calm our minds and open our hearts. Beginning and intermediate asanas (postures). Bring mat (a few loaners are available) or towel. $7/session. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, ClArksTon. 248-625-5192. See ad below.Health & Wellness Workshops - 7-8:30pm. When your body gets what it needs and can absorb it, it will repair itself. What’s been missing? New topic every week. Guest. $5. A New Hope Educational Services, AmericInn Motel and Suites, 6075 Hill 23 Drive, FlinT. Shannon Hudson 888-482-1765.Help Your Body repair itself! - 7pm-9pm. Heart disease, Stroke, High Cholesterol/Blood Pressure, digestive, Diabetes, ADHD, Autism, Alzheimer, Neuro Disorders, Skin Conditions. Take control of your Health! FREE with this flyer, reg. $5. Living Anointed, Flint. Stacey Kimbrell 810-423-5721.Flow Yoga: often Heated - 7:15pm. This class is great for the fit individual without limitations wanting to experience a blend of classic Yoga teachings combined with challenging asana flow. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Trail, ClArksTon. Jules 248-390-9270.

Backs & Hips Yoga Class - 6:15am. Class will focus on the back & hips, yoga teachings & more! All levels welcome. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr, ClArksTon. Jules 248-390-9270.Blended Yoga - 9:30am. Great class for all levels combining classic Yoga teachings w/asana. Some days we take it easy and other days we move a bit more. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Trail, ClArksTon. Jules 248-390-9270.Believe-The ABC’s of TAi CHi with Tammy Cropp - 10am. Beginning to Intermediate. Experience healing, stress reduction, balance,

and increased flexibility. $8/session. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, ClArksTon. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. See ad below.Zumba® Fitness - 6-7pm. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning dance fitness-party. $6 drop-in or class rates. lApeer. Info: Michelle 810-441-0237 or Janet 810-667-2101. See ad below & page 30.Creating Healthy Families - 6:30pm. Bradshaw on “The Family” videos. 7:30 support groups. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, ClArksTon. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. See ad below.How to stay Young the First 100 Years - 7-8pm. With Dr. Dennis Benn. Alternative Health and Rehab Centre, 2284 S Ballenger Hwy Ste F, FlinT. RSVP 810-235-5181. See ad page 9.

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Ashtanga Yoga - 6:30-8:15pm. Primary Series Ashtanga Yoga led with an emphasis on intergrated anatomy and philosophy weaved into the practice in a firelit studio. Transitions and Inversions. $12. 12380 Hegel Rd., GoodriCH. Maureen 810-636-7204.Absolutley Beginners Yoga - 10:30-11:45am. Yoga for healing comes from a really experienced and well trained teacher. Practice in a beautiful firelit, surround sound studio in the woods. $12. Yoga in the Woods, 12380 Hegel Rd, GoodriCH. Maureen 810-636-7204.Cardio kick-Boxing - 11:45am-12:30pm (also Fri), same time. Korean Martial Arts Institute, 935 Baldwin, lApeer. Janet 810-667-2101. See ads below and page & 30.Vinyasa Yoga - 6-7:15pm. Fairly vigorous class for people in normal health. Strengthen the body, awaken the mind. $15 walk-in or package discounts.

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Yoga Oasis, 5896 Dixie Hwy., ClArksTon. Barb Heuerman 248-770-5388. Flow Yoga - 6:15 pm. Great class for those new to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga system. Often Heated. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Trail, ClArksTon 248-390-9270.

knitting Classes - 4-7pm. Bring in your current project and work with a group of knitters. FREE. Beyond The Rainforest, 12830 S. Saginaw, GrAnd BlAnC. Susan 810-953-0089.strengthen & Tone exercise class - 4:30pm. Great class for all levels, variety of props. Students should be in good cardio shape. Week-to-week commitment is needed. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Trail, ClArksTon. Jules 248-390-9270.YoGA for Men & Women - 6-7:30pm. Beginning & Intermediate Students. This class will work on discovering how movement and breath, working together, 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 fitness levels. Bring your own mat or one provided. Taught by Chris Duncan, RYT 8 years Astanga Yoga. $12 drop in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, lApeer. 810-667-2101. See ads pages 27 & 30.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- Marguerit 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 9.Basic Yoga - 7:15pm This class is a classic! Great for all levels. It’s basic but with a challenge! $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Trail, ClArksTon. Jules 248-390-9270.la leche league - 7:30pm. Evening Series is the 2nd & (4th Thursday is a Toddler meeting) at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Baldwin. Babies and children are welcome at all meetings. FREE. lAke orion.

rise & shine Yoga - 6-7:15am. Fairly vigorous class for people in normal health. Strengthen the body, awaken the mind. $15 walk-in or package discounts. Yoga Oasis, 5896 Dixie Hwy, ClArksTon. Barb Heuerman 248-770-5388. Hospice Volunteer Training – 5pm. Hospice Volunteers are required to complete 14 hours of training to become volunteers. FREE. McLaren Homecare Group; 1515 Cal Drive, dAVison. Info: John Girdwood 810-496-8779.Zumba® Fitness - 6-7pm. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning dance fitness-party. $6 drop-in or class rates. lApeer. Info: Michelle 810-441-0237 or Janet 810-667-2101. See ads pages 27 & 30.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 9.Food Addicts in recovery Anonymous - 6-7:30pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. CoMMerCe TWp. at Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Rd. Info: 866-914-3663.essene Health Association Meetings - 7pm, second Friday, linden. Raw foods, sprouting, detox, live blood cell info & general health info is provided. Cost: $5 association membership fee required. Info/register: 810-735-2575. See Center for Holistic Studies ad, page 12.

Ashtanga Yoga - 8am. Self-motivated class (Mysore based), all levels welcome, often heated. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Trail, ClArksTon. Jules 248-390-9270.student Massages - 9am-3pm. Ayur Veda Therapeutic Massage Foundation will be offering student massages starting Sept 19 appointment only $25. Ayur Veda Therapeutic Massage Foundation, 3030 South Lapeer, lAke orion. Roxanne 248-722-1953.Humor Therapy - 1-2pm. Develop your sense of humor. Connect with your inner child. Laugh away stress. Join us and get away from it all, for a while. $20. Michelle’s, 48645 Van Dyke, SHelby Twp. Michelle 313-942-5073.what The Heck is Reiki? – (12/4-12/18). It is difficult to explain Reiki to someone who has never experienced it. So, if you are curious and always wanted to try it, come in for a free 15 minute mini Reiki session to experience it for yourself. Or even if you have had Reiki before, come on in and see where we are. Don't be shy....we want you to try! Advanced Energy Therapy, 20 W Washington Street, Ste 10, ClaRkSTon. Call for appointment. 248-909-3700.

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acuPuncture&herbalclinicBrittany Schram, Dipl. AcJeffrey Remer, Dipl. OM12272 Fenton Rd., Suite 3, Fenton810-714-5556Offering personalized natural health care that focuses on treating the root cause of illness, not just the symptom. A safe and effective alternative for children, adults and seniors. Specializing in infertility, pediatrics, internal medicine and pain management.

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alternativehealth&rehabcentre,PllcS. Ballenger Hwy, Flint • 810-235-5181Certified Acupuncture with 8 years experience, David Birmingham. Chronic pain relief from many everyday issues without drug therapy. See ad page 9.

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

Serving the exceptional Chiropractic experience. The Café of Life® is a unique concept. A place that thinks radically different about health and provides an environment to practice Vitalistic Chiropractic. Visit CafeOfLifeFenton.com.

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alternativehealth&rehabcentre,PllcS. Ballenger Hwy, Flint • 810-235-5181DR. BENN DC BA, 30 years in practice treating sports, family, chronic and non-responsive conditions. See ad page 9.

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alternativehealth&rehabcentre,PllcS. Ballenger Hwy, Flint • 810-235-5181Advanced I-ACT certified Colon Hydro therapist available 3 days/wk. Water based cleansing of large intestines and colon's impacted waste. See ad page 9.

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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

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davidewing,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 15.

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guidedtouch•denaetaitLapeer • 810-614-7582Pain/stress relief and more with Craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy and holistic nutrition. 11 years experience. See ad page 13.

countrYrdPathwaYtohealingSharessa Tackett, RN, CCT15190 Bishop Rd, Byron810-813-3111

Offering colonics in a clean and relaxing setting using disposable equipment. Other services available: Reflexology, foot detox and more. "Good health begins when the body is cleansed from within.™"

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Traditional TaeKwon-Do training for ages 5 through seniors. Adult enrichment classes in Yoga, Kick-fi t and Women’s self-defense. Visit website for class schedule and offering. See ad page 27.

breakthroughemPowerment12751 S. Saginaw St., Ste. 700Grand Blanc 810-606-8577BreakthroughEmpowerment.com

Jill Grenevitch is a certifi ed clinical hypnotherapist specializing in the relief of anxiety, insomnia, stress, allergies, self-sabotage a n d m o r e . C e r t i f i e d HypnoBirthing and Hypno-Fertility Therapist.

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alternativehealth&rehabcentre,Pllc2284 S Ballenger Hwy, Ste F, Flint810-235-5181www.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 9.

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

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