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Happy New Year to all of our readers, advertisers and distribution locations. 2010 is behind us and has turned out to

be among the most extraordinary of the 7 years we've been publishing. Natural Awakenings is now, by far, read by more readers each month here in our community than any other publica-tion of our kind. We owe that success to all of you and we thank you. We're planning for even more growth in 2011. There is a lot going on with the new Natural Awakenings Network, even more strategic expansion of the magazines' distribution network and the Natural Awakenings Pet magazine (the 3rd quarterly issue is out this month as well). Finally, we're pleased to announce that in just a few short months, the new Lansing edition of Natural Awakenings will be published by owner/publisher Tanya Pence. Watch for details as Spring approaches. Back to the present, this month's theme is one of our favorite be-cause it gives us the opportunity to highlight the core theme of our maga-zine: integrative and complementary health. We're pleased to include Dr. Dean Ornish as part of this month's issue. Dr. Ornish talks about his Spec-trum Lifestyle Program and the Joy of Health. To complement that, we have a roundup of local practitioners who share their insights for healthy living as well as our main feature on Five Steps to Better Health. Also, this month, we have a great deal of information related to nu-trition, for both adults and kids. We show how you can raise healthy eaters in one article, and in another, profile a few foods that you can use to fight pain. Don't forget about the Michigan Healthy Living and Sustainability Expo (MHLexpo) coming up this March 26th at the Genesys Conference and Banquet Center in Grand Blanc. It was a very successful event last March and we're planning on an even stronger showing this year. Whether you're planning on visiting, exhibiting, or even speaking (there are a couple of speaking slots left), you'll want to get your plans in place early. Details are on the outside back cover of this month's issue. Finally, we believe that 2011 will continue to build on the growth of healthy, sustainable living in Michigan. There are more events, more new businesses and the citizens of our state are embracing, even more, the life-style. We thought it was huge 7 years ago when we launched Natural Awak-enings in Michigan, but we are continually amazed at the continued expan-sion of the category. More people are "awakening" and taking charge of their health and environment than ever before. So until next month, stay happy and healthy...naturally!


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Nuview Nutrition in Clarkston will present a series of classes on Metabolic syndrome. Metabolic

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has proven to deliver results that are even better than medication can provide,” says Nuview’s Cindy Crandell. The American Heart Association recommends a program of diet and exercise before medications are prescribed. The Nuview Nutrition pro-gram includes five sessions over 12 weeks and provides ongoing testing to monitor progress. Group and individual sessions are available.

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Student Massages Offered at Reduced Rate

Ayur Veda Spa in Lake Orion is enrolling massage students for their next semester starting January 6, and will be offering student massages from January through

May. Student massages are offered during each semester as a part of their practical training to ensure they will have their clinical hours in order to graduate. Students will need to pass instructor exams before practicing on the general public. Students will be perform-ing one-hour Swedish massages for $25 and are allowed to receive tips. Experience all of the health benefits of therapeutic massage to become a healthier you, while helping our students become qualified practitioners in massage therapy. Ayur Veda school and day spa opened in 2007 and is uniquely situated in a natural serene setting adjacent to an art gallery and floral gift shop. Flowing ponds and plant life adorn the spa. Our class sizes are small to ensure more personal attention

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Raw Live Food Prep Class Comes to Linden

Is there is more to raw food than salads? You bet there is! On Saturday, Febru-

ary 5 Deborah Weeks p re s -ents a hands-on “cooking” class from 10 a.m. To 4 p.m. at Center for Holistic Studies & Practices in Linden. This is not a raw vegan class, however raw honey, raw eggs, and raw milk dairy prod-ucts will be used

in a few of the recipes. All recipes are also gluten free. The Center for Holistic Studies & Practices is located at 114 A South Bridge Street, in Linden. Cost is $65. Call 810-735-2575 to register. See ad page 5.

Lights On For New Oxford MassageTherapy Business

Tasha Waugh is pleased to announce the opening of Aurora Borealis Bodywork inside Oxford's new Simple Organics natural supplements store. Tasha recently moved

to Rochester Hills from Colorado, where she attended the MountainHeart School of Bodywork in 2006. She offers bodywork services including deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, Swedish massage, aromatherapy, hot stone massage and pre/post-natal massage. Working in conjunction with Troy Farwell of Om Wellness (owner of Simple Organics and a licensed Ayurvedic Practitioner), Tasha also offers Ayurvedic massage.

“It is an honor to work with Troy in the new store," says Tasha. "We have so many amazing, top-of-the-line products and the knowledge that Troy brings as a wellness practitioner compliments my ability to assist my massage clients.” "Massage therapy," she says, "has been shown to lower blood pressure, assist in relaxation and reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Because of the decrease in stress hormones, the immune system is enhanced and the body functions more efficiently." Tasha recommends a monthly massage as a “tune-up” for the mind and body. “You wouldn’t expect to drive your car off the lot and never do any maintenance on it," she adds. "In order to keep our bodies running beautifully, we need to invest in self-care.”

Aurora Borealis Bodywork is located at 115 S. Washington Street, Oxford, in the new Simple Organics nutritional supplements store. For more information, or an appoint-ment, call 970-274-1077.

Healing Center Continues Expansion

Construction on its grounds and website reflects the ongoing growth of the Medita-tion Self-Healing Center in Lapeer. The bell tower has been rebuilt, and a stain-

less steel pyramid roof with an Egyptian ankh containing an Indian medicine wheel added. Inside will be a Merkaba, to be used for the flower of life meditation class, expected to begin in the spring. The Meditation Center website has also undergone remodeling, but patrons can still visit MeditationSelfHealingCenter.com. In addition to these changes, the Center has begun a membership plan, mailing list and newslet-ter for those interested in supporting it. With all of these recent changes, the Meditation Center has completed a cycle and now begins a new phase. Recent events include Alternative Health Day, Shamanic Workshop, and regular yoga classes, Reiki sessions, hypnotherapy, meditation and more. Practitioners would like to hear from patrons about suggested classes or special events and from prospective teachers of new classes.

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Vital SignsLifetime Educational Achievement is Up WorldwideWorldwatch Institute reports that people all over the world are completing more years of schooling than ever before, according to the latest data out of Austria. Just over 3 billion, or 61 percent of the global population 15 years or older, had finished at least some secondary schooling during their lifetime as of 2010. That’s up from 36 percent in 1970 and 50 percent in 1990, and includes those who went on to even higher education. Having advanced to secondary school or beyond indicates that individuals are better prepared for the future.

Sources: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis and Vienna Institute of Demography

Survey SaysMost Scientists Don’t See Science and Spirituality at OddsResearch for a new book, Science vs. Religion: What Scientists Re-ally Think, reports that a significant number of scientists from elite

universities do not see much of a conflict between their work and their faith. (Those who do see such conflict tend to be atheists or agnostics.) Author Elaine Howard Ecklund, a Rice University sociologist, also learned that the younger scientists, who are more likely to be reli-gious, feel less of a sense of conflict than their older counterparts.

While believing scientists, who comprised 70 percent of the nearly 1,500 survey participants, may feel beleaguered by their non-believing colleagues, Ecklund found that the strongly anti-religious views found among “new atheists,” such as Oxford University Biologist Richard Dawkins, are in the minority. “What religious scientists fail to realize, however, is that a significant proportion of their colleagues, [even if] not religious themselves, are open to talking and thinking about matters of faith,” she com-ments. Scientists who say they are “spiritual, but not religious” range from those who find their secular spirituality in nature or teaching science, to those engaged in such practices as yoga and meditation. Ecklund writes that such spiritual entrepreneurs may help in bridging the perceived gulf between science and religion, because they see their practice of spirituality as flowing into their scientific discipline, yet they tend to avoid politicized science-religion conflicts.

Source: Religion Watch

Nature’s CureMonarch Butterfly Behavior Hints of Self-MedicationAs with many species, Monarch but-terflies’ bright coloring warns predators of the insects’ potential toxicity, which in many cases is true. Biologists have now discovered that female Monarchs infected with a particularly noxious parasite will choose to lay their eggs on a more toxic version of milkweed, their basic food foliage, which works to reduce pass-along parasite infection in their offspring and is harmless to the larvae. “These experiments provide the best evidence to date that animals use medication,” says Jaap de Roode, the biologist who led the Emory University study. Some scientists theorize that ani-mals’ practice of self-doctoring by using nature’s medicine cabinet may be more widespread than we realize.


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naturalreliefforcoldsandFluWith cold season in full swing, it’s good to know that we don’t have to rush to

the nearest drug store to get relief. Using natural remedies—many of which may already be in the house—can be just as effective. Although such steps don’t claim to cure what ails us, they can bring comfort and often shorten the duration of illness by strengthening the immune system. Here are six helpful tips:

Herbal Teas: Chamomile can help cold and flu sufferers relax and get much-needed rest. Hot ginger tea, spiced with cinnamon and a dash of cayenne, will keep the body feeling warm when we have the chills.

Sage: Gargling regularly with sage tea disinfects the mouth; sage-based inha-lations further reduce inflammation of the mucous membranes.

Garlic: Garlic is a natural antibiotic that also stimulates the immune system and wards off complications such as bronchitis.

Homeopathy: The homeopathic remedy Arsenicum album helps when one feels chilly and exhausted. Belladonna is suggested when the symptoms are sudden and intense. Bryonia alba relieves headaches, coughs and irritability and Allium cepa is good for watery discharge. Consult a holistic practitioner to determine potency and doses.

Humidifiers: Nothing irritates sensitive nasal passages and sore throats like dry air. Add a few drops of eucalyptus food-grade essential oil to a humidifier to help open airways and clear congestion. Moist heat compresses: When plagued by a throbbing head and difficulty in breath-ing through the nose, try applying warm moist compresses—perhaps with a drop of pepper-mint food-grade essential oil—to the cheeks and sinuses.

Sources: AssociatedContent.com, eHow.com, HolisticOnline.com, WebMD.com

buildmusclewithweightliftingliteWe know that maintaining muscle mass is

important to good health, especially as we age. But is it really obligatory to lift heavy weights to keep muscles in shape? Not necessari-ly, says a new study conducted at McMaster University, in Ontario, Canada, which shows that effective muscle building also can be achieved by using lighter weights and pumping until the muscles in the targeted area are fatigued. “Rather than grunting and straining to lift heavy weights, you can grab some-thing much lighter, but you have to lift until you can’t lift it anymore,” says Stuart Phillips, associate professor of kinesiology at the university. “We’re convinced that growing muscle means stimulating your muscle to make new muscle proteins, a process in the body that over time, accumulates into bigger muscles.” The new paradigm contradicts current gym dogma and is welcome news for those who cannot lift heavy weights or simply don’t want to.

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thescentthathelpsussleepInsomnia, feelings of restlessness and irritability are

widespread symptoms that negatively impact our quality of life. But there’s an alternative to sleeping pills and sedatives, say German researchers. At Ruhr-Universität-Bochum, they have discovered that a nose full of jasmine scent is as effective in soothing, reliev-ing anxiety and promoting sleep as the most commonly prescribed medications. In their study, the researchers worked with mice that inhaled jasmine scent released into their Plexiglas cage, and then ceased all motion and sat quietly in a corner. The researchers explained that the calming scent molecules proceed from the lungs into the blood, and then are transmitted to the brain, where they affect neurons responsible for the sleep-wake cycle. When the mice were injected with a chemical variation of jasmine, the results were similar. In working to balance neurotransmitters in the brain, the researchers sug-gest that the scent of jasmine acts as strongly as a range of today’s psychotropic drugs.

Remarks Bochum cell physiologist and smell researcher Hanns Hatt, “The results can also be seen as evidence of a scientific basis for aromatherapy.”

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mushroomsforhealthA new Agricultural Research Service

study reports that mushrooms may play an important role in maintaining health. Researchers found that white button mushrooms may promote im-mune function by increasing production of antiviral and other proteins that are released by cells seeking to protect and repair tissue.

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ecotipRetail SolutionsReuse, Repurpose and Recycle Plastic BagsStudies tell us that plastic grocery bags consume less energy to produce, transport and recycle than paper grocery sacks. The problem is that the vast majority of them do not get recycled. This modern “urban tumbleweed” clogs our gutters, kills wildlife and makes the world less beautiful. Worldwatch Institute estimates that the United States throws away 100 billion plastic shopping bags every year. Here are 24 ways to prevent that.

■ Bring reusable totes and plastic bags to stores.■ Go through the self-checkout to add more items to each bag.■ Put items in a purse or briefcase or carry them out.■ Use a plastic grocery bag to clean up behind the dog and scoop out the litter box.■ Donate bags to a local dog park and animal shelter.■ Wrap homemade bread in a clean, plastic grocery bag to keep it fresh.■ Reuse plastic bags to pack lunches.■ Line a cutting board for easy cleanup of messy jobs; collect vegetable shavings.■ Use a clean bag as a non-stick surface for rolling out dough.■ Substitute twisted bags for rope or plastic zip ties.■ Use plastic bags as packing material, instead of Styrofoam packing peanuts.■ Line paint trays with plastic bags before pouring in paint for easy cleanup.■ Keep bags in the trunk of the car for emergencies.■ Reuse plastic grocery bags as camping trip garbage bags.■ Pick up bags at the park or along the road to collect garbage and recyclable litter.■ Keep plastic grocery bags in the diaper bag.■ Donate bags to local libraries, thrift stores and daycare centers.■ For travel, wrap a plastic bag around the toiletry bag to contain spills.■ Tie bags around both feet to keep shoes clean when traversing a muddy area.■ Protect work surfaces with plastic bags when doing messy crafts.■ Make recycled fabric tubes stuffed with plastic bags to block drafts and save energy.■ Cut the bags into loops and knot them together into plastic “yarn,” to make braided rugs, woven baskets and crocheted bags.■ Fuse plastic bags together to create plastic fabric.■ Support companies that use recycled plastic, from makers of handmade African crafts to designer chairs and composite decking.

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It is no secret that as we age, our bodies go through several age-related changes. Our hair

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In the words of Dr. Dean Ornish, founder and chairman of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute, in Sausalito, California, “It is time to change not only who is covered,

but also what is covered.” There is an overemphasis, he says, on treating symptoms and on the idea that caring for our health is primarily the responsibility of medical experts, rather than of individuals themselves. Zhaoming Chen, a neurologist and chairman of the American Association of Integrative Medicine, describes the way things currently work. “We only treat the disease after it occurs.” With figures showing that 95 cents out of every dollar spent on health care goes toward treating illness, he notes that “The best way to reduce the costs is prevention.” Integrative medicine puts the patient, not the doctor or the

insurance company, at the center of attention, and it puts the focus on the sources of illness and not the symptoms. Health care costs are continually rising, but people are not getting any healthier. Here is a five-point prescription for the future of health care that applies the tenets of integrative medicine to make today’s health care simpler, more effective and more affordable.

1. Emphasize Illness PreventionAbout half of all American adults have a chronic illness, according to the Partnership for Solutions, a John Hopkins University-led initiative to improve care for Americans with chronic health conditions. Ornish claims that three-quarters of the more than $2 trillion recently spent on health care in a single year went to treat these kinds of conditions, includ-ing obesity. “All of these can be not only prevented, but even reversed through diet and lifestyle intervention,” he says. “It just seems so obvious to me that this is where we should be putting our focus.” There is a long way to go before prevention is on the national agenda. While prevention is indeed better than cure, we tend to reward those who find solutions for existing prob-lems rather than those who ensure that those problems don’t occur. “Prevention is boring,” says Ornish. Rather, “We need to focus on living better.”

Suffering from headaches and depression? Don’t let a doctor put you on drugs; instead, look for the underlying causes. High cholesterol? Try the Mediterranean diet, with a glass of organic red wine a day. The best way to win the war on cancer? Eat healthy, exercise and develop an active social life. An increasing number of physicians are realizing that this type of approach, geared to prevention and a conservative use of medications and technology, not only increases patients’ vitality, but saves lots of money.

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2. Promote Healthy FoodsRoberta Lee, a pioneer of integrative health care and primary care physi-cian at the Beth Israel Medical Center Department of Integrative Medicine, in New York City, believes the first pre-scription any doctor should write should be about diet and lifestyle. “You can never lose by maximizing lifestyle man-agement,” says Lee, pointing out that many conditions not easily diagnosed or cured in a conventional framework can be improved by dietary and life-style changes. “There are specific diets that promote wellness,” she says. “They reduce inflammation, [and] increase fiber, vitamins and minerals that come in the form of a lot of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.”

3. Focus on Lifestyle ChangesThe majority of health problems and risk factors for illnesses stem from the choices we make: how much time we invest working, exercising and relaxing; time spent with friends and outdoors; and whether we consistently take the stairs or the elevator. The Sanoviv Medical Institute, in Rosarito, Mexico, is located on a beauti-ful stretch of the Pacific coast, an hour south of San Diego. The recommended stay for most patients is two weeks. While there, they learn about and ex-perience a lifestyle based around stress reduction, emotional well-being, healthy eating and exercise. Many patients come in with cancer or multiple sclerosis; others come just to detoxify and clear out the accumulated effects of stress. The program includes dietary changes, supplements, daily exercise and a stress management plan supported by psychological counseling and daily meditation. A 2004 study in The Lancet showed that lifestyle changes—quitting smoking, healthier eating habits, moder-ate alcohol consumption and regular exercise—can prevent 90 percent of today’s cases of heart disease, which currently accounts for more premature deaths and higher health care costs than any other illness, according to Ornish. “When lifestyle is offered as a treatment, it’s as effective and often more effective than what we’re now doing, at a fraction of the cost,” says Ornish. “We pay for all these inter-ventions that are dangerous, invasive, expensive and largely ineffective, and yet interventions that have been scientifically proven to reverse disease, are a simple change of lifestyle.”

4. Use Alternative TherapiesAnother way to reduce costs is to use alternative and com-plementary therapies such as homeopathy, naturopathy, yoga

and herbal medicine that can supple-ment and even replace conventional methods. Such complementary treat-ments work to nourish, nurture and augment the body’s own defenses. One alternative healing method that’s now beginning to find its way into hospitals is acupuncture, which has been shown, among other benefits, to help relieve pain, stress and nausea during pre- and post-operative care. Beth Israel’s Department of Integra-tive Medicine is bringing acupuncture into the hospital free of charge as part of a fellowship program for Chinese medicine practitioners. “The future of acupuncture is to be a part of best practices in the conventional setting,” says Arya Nielsen, a nationally board-certified acupuncture specialist who leads the program. “The research is just too good.” The goal is to train both acupunc-turists and conventional doctors in the benefits of this technique so that it can be incorporated into Beth Israel’s best practices. “Even if physicians have time to read the acupuncture studies, what really makes it gel is when they see the results on the patient they treat,” says Nielsen. “The proof is in practitioners working side-by-side and people being able to experience what this therapy can do.” Chen points out that chemotherapy, surgery and radiation dramatically

change a patient’s life, and people need strong support from family and friends to adapt to these changes. Chen believes that treating cancer should involve both conventional and al-ternative medicine. “Patients also need some lifestyle chang-es: smoking cessation, minimizing alcohol intake, adopting a low-fat, high-fiber diet. Besides that, because [conventional] treatment may cause nausea and pain, patients may benefit from acupuncture, meditation, yoga and Tai chi. This will help them cope with pain better.”

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balance—whether through the use of bio-identical hormones, or natural approaches using a combination of supplements, endocrine support and dietary and lifestyle changes. Dr. Mark Morningstar serves as the Director of Chiropractic Services for the centers. He provides chiropractic rehabilitation and functional medi-cine strategies for complex spine and neurological disorders such as scolio-sis, ADHD, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. He uses numerous strategies including diet and nutrition,

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PLLC, likens long-term, preventive health care to that of maintaining a car. “If you get the oil changed and provide basic maintenance care, you won’t have problems, making it cheaper in the long run.” He says it is the same with health—maintaining wellness prevents future problems. His goal, he says, is to show pa-tients little things they can do along the say, such as improving posture; eating organic, natural foods; exercising at least 30 minutes each day; and making necessary lifestyle changes. For those in acute pain, he pro-vides treatments to help get them out of pain, then provides supportive and maintenance care. Services such as detox, colon hydrotherapy, acupressure and acupuncture are also offered at the center. As medical director of the Natural Wellness and Pain Relief Centers, one of the first multidisciplinary clinics in Michigan, Dr. Megan Strauchman takes pride in offering comprehensive solu-tions using some of the latest treatment options for pain management, spine and posture correction, weight manage-ment, and other chronic health condi-tions. Strauchman practices functional and anti-aging medicine, a form of preventive medicine. Functional medi-cine practitioners promote wellness by focusing on the fundamental underlying factors that influence every patient’s experience of health and disease. “Everyone is different, therefore, a treatment plan is fully customized to each person,” she notes. Much of her practice is dedicated to hormonal

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What is the concept behind The Spectrum and how does it differ from other lifestyle programs?

The problem with most lifestyle-oriented health programs is that they are restric-tive, all-or-nothing, fear-based ap-proaches. If you go on a diet or exercise program, sooner or later you’re going to go off of it. Then people feel like they’ve failed; it makes it hard to maintain Sustainable changes, on the other hand, are based on joy, pleasure and freedom. In our research, we found that the more you change your lifestyle, the more you improve and the better you feel. The better you feel, the more likely you are to continue these changes. The Spectrum is not a diet; it’s an overall way of living. If you overindulge one day, you then eat healthier the next. Let’s say, for example, that you want to lower your cholesterol or get your diabetes under control. You begin by making moderate changes that you choose. There’s no pushback because you set the pace. We’ll help track your

For more than 30 years, renowned medical doctor Dean Ornish has led pioneering clinical research

proving that making simple changes in the way we eat and live can radically transform our health. He directed the first randomized, controlled trials dem-onstrating that lifestyle changes may halt or reverse the progression of even severe coronary heart disease, as well as early-stage prostate cancer. In collaboration with Nobel Laureate Elizabeth Black-burn, Ph.D., Ornish also showed that healthy lifestyle changes can increase telomerase, and thus lengthen telomeres, the ends of chromosomes that control how long we live. Ornish is the founder and president of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito, Califor-nia, and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Fran-cisco. He is the author of six bestselling books, including Eat More, Weigh Less and most recently, The Spectrum.

What sparked your interest in preventive medicine?

I got interested in doing this work when I was learning how to do bypass surgery as a medical student. We’d cut people open, bypass their blocked arteries and tell them they were cured; then they‘d go home and continue to do the same things that caused the problem in the first place—smoke, overeat, drink too much, work too hard and so on.

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progress, and if the changes are enough to accomplish your goals, great; and if not, then you can do more.

Who seems to benefit most from this approach, and to what degree?

One of our most interesting research findings was that the primary determi-nant of improvement wasn’t how old or sick people were, it was how much they’d changed their diet and lifestyle. The body has a remarkable capacity to heal itself if we simply stop doing what’s causing the problem. We’ve seen hundreds of thousands of patients slow or reverse the progress of life-threatening diseases when they make good changes. Such lifestyle changes can work not only as well as drugs and surgery, but oftentimes better, and at a fraction of the cost. Plus, the side effects are all good ones.

You stress the importance of individual lifestyle changes, but what about changing our sick health care system?

We do need to look at the politics of health care and hold our leaders responsible for some of decisions that have created the mess we’re in. For example, after 16 years of lobbying, working with Medicare and members of Congress, we learned a few months ago that Medicare is finally covering our program for reversing heart disease. It’s game changing. If Medicare covers it, all the other insurance compa-nies will follow their lead, and we can make these sorts of programs available to people who most need them, rather than just those who can afford it. If we change reimbursement, we change not only medical practice, but also medical education. Otherwise, I could do a thousand studies with a million patients and it would always re-main on the fringes of medical practice.

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CherriesMuraleedharan Nair, Ph.D., professor of natural products and chemistry at Michi-gan State University, found that tart cher-ry extract is 10 times more effective than aspirin at relieving inflammation. Only two tablespoons of the concentrated juice need to be taken daily for effective results. Sweet cherries have also been found to be effective.

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Celery and Celery SeedsJames Duke, Ph.D., author of The Green Pharmacy, found more than 20 anti-inflammatory compounds in celery and celery seeds, including a powerful flavonoid called apigenin. Add celery seeds to soups, stews or as a salt substi-tute in many recipes.

GingerGinger reduces levels of pain-causing prostaglandin in the body and has been widely used in India to treat pain and inflammation. A study by Indian researchers found that when people who were suffering from muscular pain were given ginger, they all experienced improvement. New research from the University of Geor-gia supports these findings. If you’re taking medications, check with your

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TurmericTurmeric (Curcuma longa), the yellow spice commonly used in Indian curries, is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties and for suppressing pain without harmful side effects. Its main therapeutic ingredient is curcumin. Research from institutions such as the University of California, San Diego, and Cornell University indicate that curcumin appears to be a safe, natural alternative to COX-2 inhibitor drugs.

Fatty FishMany fatty fish like salmon, mackerel and herring contain omega-3 fatty acids that convert in the body into hormone-like substances that decrease inflam-mation and pain. According to research reports from arthritis specialists asso-ciated with the National Institutes of Health, omega-3 is an effective anti-inflammatory agent; ingesting fish oil acts directly on the immune system by suppressing 40 to 55 percent of the re-lease of cytokines, compounds known to destroy joints. Many other studies simi-larly demonstrate that eating moderate amounts of fish or taking fish oil supple-ments reduces pain and inflammation, particularly for arthritis sufferers.

Flax Seeds and Flax OilFreshly ground flax seeds and cold-pressed flax oil contain plentiful amounts of the omega-3 essential fatty acids. Do not cook with flax oil, how-ever, as it then can have the opposite effect of irritating the body’s tissues and causing pain.

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Early TrainingNationwide efforts to address these health issues have demonstrated that early prevention is easier than interven-tion after problems have taken hold. Parents can begin cultivating healthy

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5 trying to lose those Holiday Pounds? - 6:30pm. The HCG diet is what you need! Learn about this ultra-effi cient diet and how it could work for you! Dr. Megan Strauchman will be leading the workshop. FREE, but please register at 810-694-3576 since seating is limited. 10683 S. Saginaw St. Suite B, GrAnd BlAnC. See ad page 11.X-Country Ski at independence oaks - 11am. (Hike if no snow) 2-3 hrs. Groomed trails for all levels of skiiers with ski rentals! Meet at the car pool lot just North (left on Sashabaw on the west side of of Sashabaw. We will car pool into the park. Day Passes are $7 per carload. Ski Rentals, including ski poles and boots are $10 for 4 hours. (Call indePendenCe oAkS to confi rm) Location: Shashabaw Rd. at I-75 exit 89.Contact: Linda Berker 810-348-8664.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 6Free introductory Meeting for the Firstline therapy lifestyle Management Program - 6:30pm. This program will teach you how to modify your lifestyle to help prevent disease and lose weight. The Downing Clinic, ClArkSton. Call to register at 248-625-6677.

MONDAY, JANUARY 10Winter Wellness - 7pm. Join us for a look at building your winter immunity through the use of herbs. Certifi ed Ayurvedic Pratictioner, Troy Farwell, will walk you through a winter wellness supplement routine, discuss winter balancing foods and a healthy winter lifestyle. $10. Simple Organics, oXFord. Info: 248-236-0027.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11Candida Awareness and relief Class - 6:30pm. Learn what foods to avoid to help minimize candida growth in your body. Also learn how to eat out and shop to choose the best foods for minimizing candida. $25. The Downing Clinic, ClArkSton. Call to register at 248-625-6677.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12 Sick and tired of your Menopausal Symptoms? - 6:30PM. Find out how Bio-identical Hormones are working for so many people! Dr. Megan Strauchman will be leading the workshop. FREE, but please register at 810-694-3576 since seating is limited. 10683 S. Saginaw St. Suite B, GrAnd BlAnC. See ad page 11.Sierra Club Board Meeting - 6pm. Open to the public. Mott Community College: Genesee Rm./Prahl College Center. 1401 E. Court Street, Flint. Contact: Denny Crispell 989-624-5038 or Mike Haley: 810-686-6354.native Plants vs invasive Plants - 7:30pm. Sierra Club program open to public. Rebecca Gale-Gonzalez, President of Flint River Wild Ones will give an overview of this organization and discuss briefl y the native plant movement and some of the challenges facing our natural lands due to invasive species. Handouts will supplement the message. FREE. Prahl College Center, Mott Community College 1401 East Court Street, Flint. Contact: Bob Simpson 810-230-0704.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 13Firstline therapy Program introduction - 5:45pm. Discuss the lifestyle modifi cation program with an emphasis on preventive health using nutrition, lifestyle changes, special supplements, classes and testing to ensure program is customized for individuals; and how it helps achieve better health, now and for a lifetime. FREE. The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Ste 100, ClArkSton. Info/reg: 248-625-6677.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14Second Friday Artwalk - Buckham Gallery - 6:30pm. Meet other Sierra Club members at Buckham Gallery as we view art, walk to the Greater Flint Arts Council and other venues. Buckham Gallery, 134-1/2 W Second Street, Flint. (Doors open at 6pm for the ArtWalk) Contact: Sue Lossing 810-767-9491.

SATURDAY , JANUARY 15Flint Farmer's Market or FiA Urban Hike - 10am. Start your morning at the Flint Farmer's Market and join walkers for a nice urban walk through trails that connect to parks. Meet near the north doors (side closest to the river) table inside the Market. Flint Farmers Market, 420 E. Boulevard, Flint. Contact: Mike Haley 810-686-6354.new Year-New You - 10am-4pm. Nuview Nutrition is proud to sponsor Angela Bollini, Central Michigan University Student, in presenting this one day seminar. Angela will teach you ways to Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy while loosing weight, eliminating toxins, boosting your energy level and incorporating a clean eating lifestyle. Join us for this fun and interactive workshop. FREE. BrAndon tWP. Library. Call 248-766-2210 to register.the Use of Stone energy in everyday life - 1-3pm. This class is designed for beginners that are interested in learning more about stone energies. It is designed to take the mystery out of stones since civilizations have been using stones for their

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help keeping your resolution? Try hypnosis to fi nally give up those cigarettes! $29. Mott Community Education, lAPeer. Info: 810-664-6546. Pet Grooming 1 - 6:30-8:30pm. Save money by learning to properly groom your own pets’ face, feet, and fanny between grooming appointments. $29. Mott Community Education, lAPeer. Info: 810-664-6546."How to Make Party Favors" Class - 7-9pm. You will make 5 different party favors to take home using our supplies and guidance. Limited to fi rst 15 people to pre-pay by 1/20/11. $20. Advanced Energy Therapy (North), 20 W. Washington Street, Suite 10, ClArkSton. Leslie 248-909-3700. A Year of Advantages - 7-9 pm. La Leche Leauge of North Oakland County will host a FREE meeting at ortonVille United Methodist Church, at 93 N Church Street. Breastfeeding support for mothers and mothers-to-be who want to breastfeed. Babies and toddlers welcome! Info: Jillian 248-627-5893.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26Add and Autism--Alternative therapies and Underutilized diagnostic testing - 6:30 p.m. What else is out there?? Dr. Megan Strauchman will be leading the workshop. FREE, but please register at 810-694-3576 since seating is limited. 10683 S. Saginaw St. Suite B, GrAnd BlAnC. See ad page 11.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 27lose the Holiday Bulge - 6:30-8:30pm. Start the New Year off right. Learn new ideas to help you lose weight. $29. Mott Community Education, lAPeer. Info: 810-664-6546.

MONDAY, JANUARY 31Home energy tune-Up - 7-9pm. Save money on home energy with a few simple tricks. $29. Mott Community Education, lAPeer. Info: 810-664-6546.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1detoxifi cation Methods and Health impact - 6:30-8:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN will cover the various ways to detox your body and why this is so important to staying healthy. $25. The Downing Clinic, ClArkSton. Call to register at 248-625-6677.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7the truth About diets - 7 pm. We all hear about diets, the fads, the guarantees and many times are let down with minimal results. Practictioner, Troy Farwell will discuss what consititutes a healthy diet and why diet plans should be designed for individual specifi c needs. $10. Simple Organics, oXFord. Register: 248-236-0027

energies for centuries. $20 prepaid. Soothe Your Soul, 20 Hudson St, oXFord. 248-236-9855.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19thyroid disease...need we say more? - 6:30pm. Hypothyroidism is the most underdiagnosed medical problem in the United States. We will be discussing why! Dr. Megan Strauchman will be leading the workshop. FREE, but please register at 810-694-3576 since seating is limited. 10683 S. Saginaw St. Suite B, GrAnd BlAnC. See ad page 11.Genesee County Fairgrounds Hike - 10am. Easy to moderate. Meet at the Cummings Activity Center. Dogs allowed. 6130 E. Mt. Morris Road, I-75 to Mt. Morris Rd, East on Mt. MorriS to Cummings Activity Center. Entrance is between Genesee & Irish roads. Contact: Denny Crispell 989-624-5038.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22Clarkston Progressive Vintage Cocktail Party Special event - 4-9pm. Clarkston Mills (home of Advanced Energy Therapy-North) will be holding a special Art Walk Event. AET (Suite 10) will have snacks, Reiki demonstrations and special offers that day. FREE. Advanced Energy Therapy (North), 20 W. Washington Street, Suite 10, ClArkSton. Leslie 248-909-3700.X-Country Ski at Bloomer #3 - 11am. Hike if no snow. Diffi cult Skier-groomed, hilly trails with lots of turns. Bring your own equipment. Location: Take M-15 to ortonVille, go East on Oakwood Road about 1 Mile, then go North on Sands Rd. about 1 mile, East on State Park Road 1/4 mile north to Park Entrance. Turn left to parking lot. Contact: Linda Berker 810-348-8664.

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markyourcalendarSUNDAY, JANUARY 16 & FEBRUARY 20the Art and Science of teaching Yoga for Healthier Backs - 2-4pm. 2 part workshop deepening your confi dence, skills and knowledge when teaching students challenged by a range of back issues. Will utilize awareness, breath, and subtle body energy in working with common ailments of the back that create chronic and/or acute pain cycles. Counts toward CEU's for Yoga Alliance. $40/ea or $75 for both sessions. Advance Registration. Namaste Yoga, 309 S. Troy St. roYAl oAk. Info/registration: 248-399-9642 or visit Namaste-yoga.net.

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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, ClArk-sTon. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192. See page 27. 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. Yoga Oasis, 5896 Dixie Hwy, ClArksTon. 248-770-5388.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. See ad page 24.Basic Yoga with noreen daly - 5:45pm. Also Wed. Strengthen our bodies, calm our minds and open our hearts. Beginning and intermediate. 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 page 27.

Believe-the ABC’s of tAi CHi with tammy Cropp - 10am. Beginning to Intermediate. Ex-perience 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 page 27.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.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 page 27.Gentle Yoga - 7:15pm-. Great class for beginners, seniors or anyone needing a more therapeutic ap-proach towards their practice - taken at a gentler pace. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Trail, ClArkSton. Jules 248-390-9270.

Foundational Yoga - 10-11am. Energize and relax your mind, body, spirit and heart. $8. Michigan Rehabiliation Specialists, 10860 Highland Rd, HArtlAnd. Tanya 810-623-4755.Cardio kick-Boxing - 5:30-6:15pm. Korean Mar-tial Arts Institute, 935 Baldwin, lAPeer. Janet 810-667-2101. See page 27.

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. Yoga Oasis, 5896 Dixie Hwy., ClArksTon. Barb Heuerman 248-770-5388.

Flow Yoga - 9:30am-. Great class for anyone wanting to experience a blend of classic yoga teachings inter-wound with asana flow & breath to help strengthen the mind, body & spirit. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Trail, ClArkSton. Jules 248-390-9270.YoGA for Men & Women - 6-7:15pm. 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 page 27.Alzheimer’s Association support Group - 6:30-8pm. 4th Thur. Open to the public, free of charge and are attended by families, caregivers, and friends of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementia disorders. lApeer Library- 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 17.


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spiritual Tools for enhancing life and living - 7pm. Spiritual Education, Meditation, Visualization, Affirmation; practical tools for daily living. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, ClArksTon. Bookstore, Offices and Holistic Center, 248-625-5192.Basic Yoga - 7:00 pm-. This class is a "classic"! Great for all levels, it's basic but with a challenge! $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Tr., ClArkSton. Jules 248-390-9270.

rise & shine Yoga - 6-7am. (also Wed/Fri). 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.Basic Yoga - 9:30am-. Great class for newbies! Learn the basics in a fun, casual atmosphere. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Trail, ClArkSton. Jules 248-390-9270.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 page 27.Colon Hydrotherapy - 6-7pm.Wth Dr. Dennis Benn. FREE. Alternative Health and Rehab Centre, 2284 S Ballenger Hwy Ste F, FlinT. RSVP 810-235-5181. See ad page 17.Food Addicts in recovery Anonymous - 6-7:30pm. Recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Based on the twelve steps of AA. Open to all. FREE. CoM-MerCe TWp. at Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Rd. Info: 866-914-3663.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 5.

Yoga Fusion - 8-9:30 am. Infusion of Ashtanga yoga with traditional primary & secondary series postures to create fluidity and strength within the body and mind. All levels welcome. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fit-ness, 4612 Mountain View Trail, ClArkSton. Jules 248-390-9270.Gentle Yoga - 10:15am. Great class for begin-ners, seniors, pregnant & anyone wanting a more therapeutic approach towards their practice. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Trail, ClArkSton. Jules 248-390-9270.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.

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acuPuncture&herbalclinicBrittany Schram, Dipl. AcJeffrey Remer, Dipl. OM12272 Fenton Rd., Suite 3, Fenton810-714-5556

Offering 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, in-ternal medicine and pain management.


Yoga/martialarts

koreanmartialartsinstitute935 Baldwin Rd., Lapeer810-667-2101 • kMAI.net

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

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

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

and Ear Candling. See ad page 5.

natural/holistichealth

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 17.

organiclawncare

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

organicsalon

cuttingedgesalon8331 S. State St. (M-15), Goodrich4 miles North of Ortonville810-636-5100Organic Ammonia free products and services, foot detox, artifi cial nails, microdermabrasion facials and much more. See ad page 17.

hYPnotheraPY

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

healthFoods

naturesbetterwaY880 W. Dryden Rd., Metamora810-678-3131 or 800-894-3721My4Life.com/NaturesBetterWayWe are helping "take Transfer Factor to the World." We also carry top quality herbal and nutritional supplements.

medicalsPa

timelesshealth&beautYmedicalsPa810-724-0480542 N. Cedar, Imlay City

A healthy body from the inside out. Bioidentical Hor-mone replacement, weight loss, intravenous nutritional support, vaser and smart lipo, botox, nonsurgical facelift, vericose veins and other ser-vices. See ad page 23.

reikiawakenYoursoulw/reiki6199 Miller Rd Ste A • Swartz CreekShanti Nichols, RMT • 810-931-7283Come experience an Awakening of your soul with Reiki.

gaYle'ssPiritualhealing810-348-4500 • HollyOther sites available upon [email protected] treats the whole body, mind and soul balancing your energy, reducing stress in your physical, spiritual and emotional well-being. Call or email for appointment.

Life is a song – sing it. Life is a game – play it. Life is a challenge – meet it. Life is a dream – realize it. Life is a sacrifice – offer it. Life is love – enjoy it. ~ Sai Baba

livingwaterswellnesscenterJanie Jeffery, NHP, CCT • 810-252-43891009 Grange Hall Rd., FentonLivingWaters4u.com

H C G d i e t . T h e strongest Homeopathic Drops available. 16 ad-ditional ingredients to energize, stabilize, and detox. I have helped many people succeed in their weight loss goals.I'm here to help you too!

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