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economichealthaswell. AstudyreleasedearlierthisyearbyMichiganStateUniversity'sCenterforCommunityandEconomicDevelopmentfoundthatartsandcraftsactivitiesarecloselyrelatedtothesuccessoftheinnovatorswhocreatenewcompaniesandinventionsthatstimulatetheeconomy.Thesadfact,however,isthatinthelastdecadeMichigan'sfundingfortheartshasbeencutbyroughly90percent--$2.3milliondollarsthisyear,versus$25millionin2002. To counter this trend, and to support an economic transformation here inMichigan,it'sobviousthatwewillneedtakeuptheslackourselves. Thismonth,whichwedevotetohealthandcreativity,wehaveseveralarticlesthatcanprovidesomeguidance.In"ArtfulKids,"byJudithFertig,you'llfindsomebackgroundtosupportthestudymentionedabove,aswellastipsforhelpingde-velopkids'mentalabilities,firingtheirimaginationandbuildingconfidenceusingahands-on,creativeapproach.Andinanotherarticle,sheexplainshowmakingthingsbyhandcangiveusasenseofcompetenceandcompletioninthisdigitalworld. Butwehaven'tabandonedourcorethemeofnaturalhealththismonth.Morepeople,itseems,haveasensitivitytoglutenthanwaspreviouslythought.Therearevaryingdegreesofthissensitivity,andtheeffects.YoucanlearnmorebycheckingoutourHealingWaysandConsciousEatingsectionsinthisissue.Tocomplimentthesearticles,wehavesomegreatgluten-freerecipesonourwebsite. Plus,there'slotsmoretohelpyoulivehealthierandhappier.Wehopeyouenjoyandbenefitfromthismonth'sissue. WeweresaddenedtolearnthattheGrowingConnectionsConferenceandOrganicHarvestFestival,whichwassuchahugesuccesslastSeptemberinBir-mingham,isnotbeingheldthisyear.Sourcesclosetotheeventtellusthattheyhopetoreturnnextfallatanewlocation.We'relookingforwardtoit! Inthemeantime,wehavesignedonasoneofthemediasponsorsforWhat's Cooking Detroit,takingplaceSeptember24thand25thatthePalaceofAuburnHills.Withthecollectionoflocalandnationalchefsthatwillbepresent,there'sboundtobeagoodselectionofhealthyculinaryresources.Wewillbethereandhopeyoucanstopbyourexhibitandsayhello.Formoreinformationonthisnewevent,visitWhatsCookingDetroit.com. We'realreadyplanningourOctoberissue,whichwillincludetipsandresourcesforlivingagreener,moreenvironmentallyfriendlylifestyle.Anddon'tforgettoplanonattendingthe5thAnnualNorthOakland/LapeerNaturalHealthExpoandthePetJubilee,bothbeingheldonOctober8th.You'llfinddetailsinthisissue.Sountilthen,getinvolvedinsomecreativeartstosupportoureconomy,andstayhappyandhealthy...naturally!


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Green SealNew Standard Signals Safe Personal Care ProductsTheenvironmentalcertificationnonprofitGreenSealcontinuestoexpanditsreachacrossindustrieswithitslatestqualitystandardforpersonalcareandcosmeticproducts,suchasdeodorants,lotions,hairsprays,insectrepellants,sunscreensandnailpolishes.ThenewGS-50standardappliestoproductsmeanttobeleftonthebody,acomplementtoGreenSeal’sGS-44standardforsoapsandshampoos,whichareintendedtobewashedoff. ToreceivetheGreenSeallabel,productscannot

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Outdoors,teabagshavemultipleuses,aswell.Tearopenausedbagandworkthecon-tentsintothedirtofacid-lovingplantslikefernsandroses.Thetannicacidandothernutrientswillbereleasedwhenplantsarewatered,spurringtheirgrowth.Forhealthierpottedplants,placeafewbrewedteabagsoverthedrainageholeatthebottomoftheplanterbeforepotting.Thetea

bagswillretainwaterandleachnutrientsintothesoil. Finally,it’sgoodtocompostanyusedteabags;justremoveanystaplesfirst.Speedthedecompositionprocessandenrichtheoverallcompostpilebypouringafewcupsofstrong,twice-brewedteaintotheheap.Theliquidteawillhastendecompositionandattractacid-producingbacteriatocreateanacid-richcompost. That’snotallthatteabagscando.Visittinyurl.com/45lpesvformoreuses,fromfacialstokitchencleanups.

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ites.However,tryingtoapproximatethecrust,crumblinessandinteriorstructureofbakedgoodstypicallymadewithwheatflourtakesabitofexperi-mentationwhenusinggluten-freeingredients.Sometimesjustone

typeofflourwillwork,suchasalmondflourforwaffles,riceflourforcakebat-terorbuckwheatflourforpancakes. Otherbakingrecipesrequireanassortmentofgluten-freeflours.Differenttypescancombinetoresemblethetaste,colorandtextureofwheatflour,forex-ample.Mostgluten-freeflourblendsusericeflourasabase,withpotatostarch,tapiocaflour,cornflourand/orcorn-starchaddedforsoftness.Otherflours,suchasbuckwheat,chickpea(garbanzobean),milletandsorghum,canimprove

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1.Spoonthefloursandxanthangumintoameasuringcup,levelwithaknifeorfin-ger,thendumpintoalargemixingbowl.

2.Addtheyeastandsalttotheflour.Stirtogetherwithawoodenspoon.Lightlybeattheeggsin4-cupmeasur-ingglassware.Addthebrownsugar,vegetableoil,applesauceandwaterandwhiskuntilthoroughlymixed.Pourtheliquidintotheflourmixtureandwhiskuntilarrivingatasmooth,veryloose,batter-likedough.

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Trust Your GutScientists Confirm Widespread Sensitivity

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Walkthroughthegluten-freeproductaislesatthegroceryorhealthfoodstoreand

manypeoplemightwonder:“Isthisafoodfad?Whohasaproblemwithgluten?” Asitturnsout,morepeoplehaveglutensensitivitythanscientists,physiciansandresearcherspreviouslythought.AstudyattheUniversityofMarylandSchoolofMedicine’sCenterforCeliacResearchestimatesthat6percentoftheU.S.population,ormorethan18millionindividuals,havesomesensitivitytogluten,aproteinfoundinwheat(includingkamutandspelt),barley,rye,maltsandtriticale. ResearchpublishedonlinebyBMC Medicine andCeliacCenter.org thisyearprovidesthefirstscientificevidenceofwhatmanypeopleallergictoglutenalreadyknow:Whileglutensensitivitypresentslessseriousnegativehealtheffectsthanceliacdisease,itshostofsymptomscanbecomeproblematic.AnearlierstudyinAlimentary Pharmacol-ogy & Therapeuticsconcludedthatfordealingwithbothwheatallergiesandceliacdisease,thedietaryavoidanceofgluten-containinggrainsistheonlyeffectivetreatment.

Case in PointCarolMahaffey,ataxattorneyinColumbus,Ohio,wasexperiencingintermittentjointpainandwhatshecalls“livinginafog,”inthesummerof2009.Becauseshehadreadthatjointpaincansometimesbecausedbyglu-tensensitivity,shedecidedtoeliminateglutenfromherdiet. Althoughhernewregimendidn’trelievethejointpain—shewaslater

professionallydiagnosedwithrheu-matoidarthritis—shefoundthatafterfourtofiveweeks,shelookedandfeltbetteroverall.“Iwaslosingweight,mydigestivesystemwasbetterandIfounditeasiertomentallyfocus.SomebodyatworkalsohappenedtomentionthatIdidn’tsniffleanymore,”sherelates.AlthoughMahaffey’sbloodtestswerenegativeforceliacdisease,shehadallthesignsthatsheisgluten-sensitive. “Imaginedegreesofgluteninges-tionalongaspectrum,”saysDr.Ales-sioFasano,aprofessorofpediatrics,medicineandphysiologyanddirectoroftheCenterforCeliacResearch.“Atoneend,youhavepeoplewithceliacdisease,whocannottolerateonecrumbofglutenintheirdiet.Attheother,youhavetheluckypeoplewhocaneatpizza,beer,pastaandcookies—withnoilleffectswhatsoever.Inthemiddle,thereisthismurkyareaofthosewithglutenreactions,includingglutensen-sitivity,”saysFasano,wholedthenewstudy.“Thisiswherewearelookingforanswersonhowtobestdiagnoseandtreatthisrecentlyidentifiedgroupofgluten-sensitiveindividuals.” Untilmoredefinitiveanswerscometolight,thosewhosuspecttheymighthaveanissuewithglutencantrygoinggluten-freeforaperiodoftime,likeMa-haffey.“Ihadtobecomealabelreader,”sheadvises,“becauseeventhingslikebottledsoysaucecancontaingluten.”Shebuysbakedgoodsatalocalgluten-freebakery,stillenjoyswinewithgluten-freesnacks,usesgluten-freedoughtomakeherownpizzaathome,andhasbecomeafanofrisotto. Forpeoplethattravelonasimilarpath,thefeel-goodbenefitsofagluten-freedietcanmorethanmakeupforsomeoftheinconveniences.“Youjustmakeitwork,”saysMahaffey.Onarecentget-togetherwithlongtimecol-legefriendsatachaletinGatlinburg,Tennessee,Mahaffeybroughtherownsnacksandbreakfastfoods,askedques-tionsaboutthemenuwhentheywentouttodinner,andendeduphavingagreat,gluten-freetime.

Claire O’Neil is a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO.

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America’sresurginginterestinartsandcraftstodaycomesatatimewhenmakingthingsbyhand

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Makingsomethingbyhand—andgettinggoodatit—canaddawelcomedimensiontoourlives.Theartofparticipatingincraftworkgivesusasenseofcompetenceandcompletionthatmaybedifficulttofindinourdigital,ephemeralworld.

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addup.“Suchsemiconsciousdowntimecanbecomeaweekend,ahabit,alostopportunity.” Althoughmanypeoplereturntoanearlyloveofartsandcraftsdur-ingtheirretirementyears,thegoodnewsisthatsuchcreativepursuitsarealsobeingtakenupbyyoungmakers,accordingtoMoses.“Themarvelofitisthatyoungpeopleinthedigitalageareembracingcraftsoenthusiastically,notjusttheiriPodsandphoneapps.We’reluckytoliveinatimewhenengagementwiththepracticeofcraftisexpanding.”Shecitesthepopularityofbuy-and-sellcraftwebsitessuchasEtsy.com,whichreported2010salesofmorethan$400million.Moses,whomakesjew-elryinherfreetime,valueshandcraftingforasimplereason:“Itfeedsmysoul,”shesays.“Otherpartsofmylifefocusontheendresult.WhenI’mmakingapiece,I’mfocusedontheprocessandI’mthinking,‘Thisfeelsright.’”

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niques,entriesonhercraftbloggrewtothepointthatshelaunchedasecondoneatCraftTestDummies.com,whereshesharesherevaluations.Earlierthisyear,sheappearedonThe Martha Stewart Show. Regularpoststrackheradventureswithvariousmedia,includingherrecentexperienceswithwater-solubleinkblocksfordrawingandpainting,andmakingabookletfromenvelopes.Otherpopularpastimesrangefromscrapbookingandmakinghomeac-cessoriesusingbeachcomberfindstogiftingbabygarmentspersonalizedwithfabricpaintdecoration. “Ibelievethatcreativityisinnate,”commentsRohrs.“Whenyoutellyourinnercritictoshutup,youcanhavealotoffunandlearnsomethingaboutyourself.Iespeciallylovetoencour-agefolkstotrynewthingsandnewtechniques,andtopushtheirownboundaries.”

It’sNeverTooLateSandraPalmerCiolinolearnedtosewasachild,butdidn’tmaximizethecreativ-ityofhercraftuntilherchildrenweregrown,whenshewasinher40s.ForCiolino,ofCincinnati,Ohio,“Makingcontemporaryquiltssatisfiesmydesiretoworkinsolitudeandfulfillsmylong-ingtocreatelastingandbeautifulart.CreatingquiltsforthewallmarriesmanythingsIlove—fabric,color,composition,piecingandmachinequilting.” Ciolinofondlyremembershermother’shandiwork.“Ihaveavividmemoryofhertakinganavyblueover-coatofmyfather’sandusingittosewmeawintercoatwithcranberrypiping;Iwassoproudofthatcoat.” Shebeganbymakingdollclothes,andthenstartedsewingclothingforher-selfinjuniorhighschool,doingherowngarmentconstruction.“Thetechnicalstuffcameearly,”shesays.Lateron,busywithfamilydutiesandteachingelemen-taryschoolphysicaleducationclasses,shedidn’ttaketimetoturntoquiltingun-tilthemid-1990s.Atfirst,Ciolinomadeherquiltsintraditionalpiecedpatternstohanginherhouseorshareasgifts;butthen,somethingchanged. “Ibegantonoticeinmyphotogra-phythatIwasmostinterestedinclose-upsoftreebark,ripplesinwaterbodies

andcracksintherocks.Myquiltsthenbegantotakeonamoreabstractqual-ity,”shesays.SoCiolinotookaclassinColumbus,Ohio,withNancyCrow,recognizedbymanyas“themotherofcontemporaryquilts,”andneverlookedback.Shestillgivesquiltsasgifts,butherworkisnowalsoexhibitedatmuse-umsandquiltshows(SandraPalmerCiolino.com; NancyCrow.com). Likemanycraftspeople,Ciolino’sprocessincreatingartisparttechnicalskillandpartintuitiveimagining.Whenshestartsanewquilt,shepullsfabricsfromherworkroomintogroupingsthatappealtoher.Shethentakesablack-and-whitephototomakesurethevaluesoflightanddarkinthefabricscreateaninterestingpattern.Next,sheusesarotarycuttertocutthefabricbyhand—likedrawingalinewithapencil—intoshapesfreehand,withoutreferringtoanypattern.Finally,shesewsthepiecestogetherinacompositionandusesmachinequiltingtoaddanotherlayeroftexturalinterest,finishingeachcreationbyhand. “ThecraftiswhenImakesome-thingasmeticulousandimpeccableasIcan,”Ciolinoconcludes.“TheartiswhenIbringanauthenticversionofmy-self—myvoiceandspirit—tothework.”

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Kids’activeparticipationinthecreativeartshelpsthemdevelopphysically,men-tally,emotionallyandsocially—whether

theyarepainting,drawing,shapingpottery,performinginplaysormusicals,dancing,storytelling,ormakingmusic.StudiesculledbyeducatorsatArizona’sScottsdaleCenterforthePerformingArtsconfirmthemultiplebenefits,rangingfromhigherSATscorestoincreasesinself-esteemandim-provedabilitytohandlepeerpressure. Yet,withshrinkingschoolbudgets,cuttingbackonwhatareconsiderednon-coresubjectssuchasmusicandartisthepaththatmanyschooldistrictsareforcedtotake,explainsAnneBryant,Ph.D.,executivedirectoroftheNationalSchoolBoardsAssociation.Communities,inturn,mustfindnewwaystocounterthisnewfinancialreality.Forexample,anelementaryschoolmusicorartteacher,oncedevotedtoasingleschool,nowmayhavetotraveltoseveralthroughoutadistrict.

“SchoolsareundersomuchpressureduetodwindlingresourcesandtheNoChildLeftBehindlegislationthatsome-timesthechildrenwhomostneedtheartsareputinreme-dialclassesinstead,”saysSusanTate,aformerteacherwhoisnowexecutivedirectorofKansas’LawrenceArtsCenter. Addinourdigitalculture—wherehands-onmostoftenmeansacomputerkeyboardorphone-textingdevice—anddomesticsituationsinwhichbusyparentsaren’tkeentocleanupmessyfingerpaintsandothercraftsupplies,andtheresultis,“Thesedays,kidsalsoarelesslikelytodohands-onartathome,”addsTate. Atyoungages,childrenarelikelytobemorepassivethanactivelearners,saysSharonBurch,amusiceducatorinMystic,Iowa.Theymaylisten,forexample,towhatevertunestheirparentsplay,insteadofsimpler,moreage-ap-propriatesongs.BurchhashelpedfilltheneedbyprovidinginteractiveFreddietheFrogresourcesforusebyparents,aswellasinmusicclassrooms. Fortunately,communitiesacrossthecountryhaveralliedtoofferafterschoolandweekendartsandcraftsprograms.Manysimpleartsparticipationactivitiesareeasyforparents,grandparentsandcaregiverstodoalongwiththekids.

DevelopingMentalAbilities“Currentstudiesofbrainimagingandmappingshowthattheactive makingofmusiccreatessynapsesinallfourpartsofthebrain,”Burchsays.Byactive,shemeansphysicallytappingoutarhythmwithsticks,singingasong,dancingtoabeat, marching,playingpatty-cakeorengagingin

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FiringImagination“Ourcultureissolinearandlinguallydriventhatitoftendoesn’ttapintothevastnessofachild’simagination,”observesAnneAustinPearce,assistantprofessorofcommunicationandfineartatMissouri’sRockhurstUniversity.Pearceoftenworkswithschoolchildrenthroughlibraryeventsthatcoupleartandstorytelling.“Also,there’spres-suretomeasureresultsinaculturethattendstolabelyoueitherawinneroraloser,butartisnotquantifiableinthatway;artallowskidstodevelopideasthroughthecreativeprocessthattheycan’tdoanyotherway. “Whenkidsaredrawing,theyoftentalkastheyaredoingit,”shesays.“Youcanthenengageinadiffer-entkindofconversationwithkids,justlettingthingshappenandaskingopenquestions.Kidstelltheirownstories.”

Confidence-BuildingKidsthatstudyandperformatleastoneoftheartssuchasdance,playinganinstrumentoractinginaplay,“...willhaveanedgeupthat’ssocriticalasanadult,”concludesVernedaEdwards,executivedirectorofcurriculumandin-structionfortheBlueValleySchoolDis-trict,nearKansasCity.“Kidsnotonlybenefitacademicallybyengaginginthearts,theyalsohavetheabilitytogetupinfrontofpeopleandperform.Thatbuildsincreasingconfidence.”

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well:Shehasputhernamebehindmanycause-relatedprograms,includingaskincarecompanythatusesactivenaturalingredientsandamakerofrecycledeyewearthatplantsatreeforeverypairofframessold. Shedidn’tsetouttobetheeco-fashion-ista.Oakes,whosefirstnamederivedfrombeingborn,shestates,ona“rainysummerday,”wasraisedamidPennsylvaniafarmlandsnorthofScrantonanddevelopedaloveofnaturefromanearlyage.By13,shewastheyoungestmemberofherhome-town’senvironmentaladvisorycouncilandafterhighschool,wentofftoCornellUniversity,wheresheearnedabachelor’sdegreeinnaturalresourcesandentomology.

Whileresearchingtoxinsinsewagesludgeandidentify-ingaquaticinsects,the5-foot,10-inch,willowybrunettealsobeganmodelingwhileatcol-lege,andconceivedtheidea

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modelingagencyaftergraduat-ing.Today,at27,shehasbuiltherownbrandasabusinessconsultantandspokeswoman,authorandentrepreneurinthe

multibillion-dollarindustryofen-vironmentallyfriendlyapparelandhomeproducts.Oakessaysthatbeinginnatureiswhatmakeshercometolife.“Icarrythatwithmethroughallofmyworkinthefashionindustry.Itkeepsmeincrediblygroundedandgivesmeanopportunitytoworkwithcompaniesandorganizationsthatmirrormyvaluesoroperateinthespiritofbecomingbetterstewards,”shesays.

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Oakesisasappealingastheproductssherepresents.Inadditiontohercreativeinput,shehasputherstampofap-provalonbothPorticoHome+SpalinensandbathproductsandPaylessShoeSource’szoe&zaclineofshoesandhand-bags.OakesalsoisworkingwithModoonacollectionofrecycledeyewearunderitsEcobrand,whichshenoteswillbetiedinwithsomeofherpersonalreforestationandsus-tainabledesignprojectsworldwide.HerworkwithAveenoonitsBeAnActiveNaturalCampaignsupportsthemessagethatsmallchangescanadduptoabigdifference. ShesometimesblogsaboutherexperiencesatSummerRayne.net;arecentpostexplainedhowshechooseswhichEarth-friendlycompaniesshe’llsupport.“Anengagingpartnershipisacriticalcomponentformeto[be]aspokes-person,”shewrites.“Oncountlessoccasions,Ihavehadtoturndownoffersifthepartnershipdidn’tseemsuitable.Buthowexcitingitistofindbrandsthatarereadytostepuptothechallengeandhavethespirit,resourcesandenergytomakemeaningfulchangehappenfromtheinsideout.”

Eco-Fashion TrendsOakes’timinginapplyingherpassionsandskillstothegreenandcleanmarketplaceisapt.Globalretailsalesoforganiccottonapparelandhometextileproductsreachedanestimated$4.3billionin2009,up35percentovertheyearbefore,accordingtothelatestresearchfromOrganicExchange’sOrganic Cotton Market Report,andthemarketisexpectedtocontinuetogrow.OrganicExchangeprojecteda20to40percentjumpinboth2010and2011,whichcouldresultina$6billionmarketthisyear. OakessupportstheindustryviaSource4Style.com,aforumsherecentlyco-foundedtoconnectdesignerswithsustainablematerialsuppliersfromaroundtheworld.Afi-nalistfortheprestigiousCartierWomen’sInitiativeAwards,italreadyhasbeenfrequentedbythelikesoffashionde-signerChristianSiriano.Oakesisnotalone—othercelebri-tiesanddesignerslikeBono,StellaMcCartneyandVivienneWestwoodhaveaddedtheirvoicesinraisingawarenessoftheimportanceofsociallyandenvironmentallyconsciousfashion. OakeshasmodeledforsuchindustrygiantsasLeviStrauss,Payless,ReplayJeansandothers,butheractivismandmodelinghavealsoallowedhertobranchoutintootherindustries.Shesaysthatherbestsellingbook,Style, Natu-rally: The Savvy Shopping Guide to Sustainable Fashion and Beauty,isaimedat,“...womenthatlovestyle,butmaynothave‘environment’intheirlexicon,”andservesas,“anirreverent,wittyguideforgreenvirgins.” “Sustainabledesignwillcontinuetoevolve,”shesays.“Tenyearsago,therewereonlyahandfulofdesignersoper-atingintheindustry.Now,mostcompaniesareaskinghowitcanbeauthenticallybuiltintothecoreoftheirbusiness.”Howwillthathappen?“First,theyhavetobelieveandembodyit.”

Kristin J. Bender is a freelance writer based in the San Francisco Bay area.

Innovationisshapingeveryfacetoftheeco-fashionindustry—fromorganiccropstandards,energy-efficientproduction,localsourcing,communityreinvestingand

fairtrade,totherecyclingofexcessfabricandothermateri-alsandrepurposingusedgarments. Yet,halfofalltextilefibersstillcomefromconven-tionalcotton,whichsoaksupaquarterofallagrochemi-calsandinsecticidessprayedontheplanet,reportsPaulHawkeninNatural Capitalism – Creating the Next Industrial Revolution.Cottonalsorequires2,600gallonsofwaterforeverypoundgrown. Othernaturalfabricplantfibersaremuchlessresource-intensive.Herearesomecluesaboutwhattolookfor.

BAMBOO:Thisversatileandself-replenishinggrassyieldsaluxuriouslysoftfabric.

HEMP:Asomewhatcoarserplant,hempisbestwhenblendedwithotherfibers,likecottonandsilk.

JUSI and PIÑA: Jusicomesfrombananasilk.Piñaismadefrompineappleleaves.BothtextilesoriginatedinthePhilippines.

KENAF: FromhibiscusgrowninAsiaandAfrica,kenafblendswellwithotherfibers.Itfeelssimilartohemporjute.

LINEN: Aclassicmaterialderivedfromtheflaxplant,linenwon’tsticktoskinanddriesquickly.

LYOCELL:Includesarangeofsoftfabricscomprisedofcellulosefibers,butisstillsubjectedtochemicalprocess-ingsuchasbleaching.Ithascotton-likecharacteristics.AlsoknownasTencel,seacell(usingseaweed)ormodal(frombeechwoodpulp).

ORGANIC COTTON: U.S.organiccottonplantingwasup12percentin2010over2009,from10,521to11,827acres,accordingtotheOrganicTradeAssociation.Farm-ersprojectanincreaseof1,513acresoverthenextfiveyears,dependingondemand.

RAMIE: Madefromaflowering,woodyplantinthenettlefamily,thefibroustexturefeelssoftestwhenblendedwithorganiccottonorwool.Ithaslinen-likecharacteristics,suchasdurability.

RECYCLED POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET): Givesnewpurposetousedplasticbottlesoroldpoly-esterclothing.Appearsinfleece-likefabricsandisalsoreincarnatedinthesolesofshoes.

SILK: Silkdeliverseleganteffectswhenusedaloneorcombinedwithotherfibers.Thisdurableproteinfiberisobtainedfromthecocoonsofsilkworms,harvestedbeforethecaterpillarmetamorphosesintoamoth.Wildsilk,orpeacesilk,waitsforthesilkwormtoemergealive.

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Healthy Heart and Vascular is located at 39242 Dequindre Road, Suite 103 in Sterling Heights. For more information, call 586-795-3600 or visit HealthyHeartAndVascular.com. The Wellness Training Institute is located next door, 39242 Dequindre Rd, Ste 104, Sterling Heights. Visit their webite at WellnessTrainingInstitute.com for a list of upcoming related events and open houses.

Beth Davis is a freelance writer based in Naples, Florida and a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings of East Michigan.


FRIDAY, sEPTEMBER 9Second Friday Artwalk: Buckham Gallery - 6:30pm. Easy. Meet other Sierra Club members at Buckham Gallery as we view art, walk to the Greater Flint Arts Council and other venues. Buckham Gallery is at 134 ½ W. Second Street, FLINT. Contact: Mike Haley 810-686-6354.

sATuRDAY, sEPTEMBER 10Full Purpose & Positive Action - 11am-1pm. A fun and cleansing interactive workshop to help align your full purpose with positive action. Sometimes we get stuck, come how learn to move forward $20. Soothe Your Soul, 2B. South Washington, OXFORD, Oxford. Hannah Cornell-Schroeder 248-236-9855. Flint 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. Contact: Mike Haley 810-686-6354.JUICING WITH ANCA - 11am-noon. Learn about juicing's powerful benefi ts & sample fresh delicious juices. Anca will also share her incredible story about healing herself from cancer. $10. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, ROCHESTER HILLS. Service Desk 248-371-1400.

sATuRDAY, AuGusT 27Raw Foods for Regular People - 11am-noon. Join Deb Klungle of Nourished Body for La Cucina Italiana & learn to make raw Italian food! Menu includes capellini pomodoro, Alfredo sauce, & gelato. $10. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, ROCHESTER HILLS. Service Desk 248-371-1400.

suNDAY, AuGusT 28Introduction to Meditation Class -5-8:30pm. Yvonne Sova, an instructor certifi ed by Dr. Deepak Chopra in Primordial Sound Mediation. $10. Advanced registration is advised but not necessary. Life Enrichment Center, 2512 S. Dye Rd, FLINT. Information and registration: 810-820-8949.

THuRsDAY, sEPTEMBER 1family Nature Club - Colors in Nature - 1pm. See with “new eyes” as you explore nature looking for all the colors of the rainbow. Enjoy crafts and other activities and don’t forget to dress for a hike! Fee: $3 per person, all ages welcome. Preregistration required. Metro Beach Metropark Nature Center located near MT. ClEMENS. 586-463-4332.Candida Awareness Class - 6:30-8:30pm. Ann Heusted, RN, will conduct a seminar introducing attendees to the Candida diet, eating out and shopping to avoid foods that can cause Candida. $25 . The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, ClARKSToN. Cal 248-625-6677.

sATuRDAY, sEPTEMBER 3Lapeer Game Area Hike - 10am. Join us hiking in the LAPEER State Game Area (East Unit). M-24 2.5 miles north of M-21 to Daley Rd. Turn right on Daley Rd. Go 3 miles to Fish Lake Rd. Turn Left (north) on Fish Lake Rd. Go 1.5 miles to Vernor Road. Turn right on Vernor Rd. Go 3/4 miles to Five Lakes Rd. Turn left on this dirt road and park at the fi rst lot on your right. Gloria Bublitz 810-664-0304.

MONDAY, sEPTEMBER 5Macinac Bridge walk-labor Day - 3am. 6 miles. Moderate. Walkers will travel to walk the Mackinaw Bridge 5-mile span. $5 charge for the bus ride across the bridge to walk. Contact Denny Crispell for further details. Carpooling from the Clio Carpool Parking Lot, walkers will travel to walk the MACKINAw Bridge 5-mile span. Details: Denny Crispell 989-624-5038.

TuEsDAY, sEPTEMBER 6Pet Grooming 1 - 6:30-8:30pm. Save money by learning to properly groom your own pets’ face, feet, and fanny between grooming appointments. Cost $25. Lapeer Community Education, LAPEER, 810-667-6546.

WEDNEsDAY, sEPTEMBER 7New Year ~ New You Series - 1-2pm. Sugar-Soda-Salt. Learn which foods benefi t your body, which ones age you, label reading & healthy recipes.

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Guest Speakers: Roberta Hardy & Sherrill Natzke. Sponsored by: FAMILY Pharmacy & Cancer Treatment Centers of America. All welcome. Food, refreshments, materials, & prizes. FREE. Rosehaven Manor, 3900 Hammerberg Road, FLINT, MI 48507. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 10. New Year ~ New You Series - 6:30-7:30pm. Sugar-Soda-Salt. Learn which foods benefi t your body, which ones age you, label reading & healthy recipes. Guest Speakers: Roberta Hardy & Sherrill Natzke. Sponsored by: FAMILY Pharmacy & Cancer Treatment Centers of America. All welcome. Food, refreshments, materials, & prizes. FREE. Genesee Gardens, 4495 Calkins Road, FLINT Township. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 10.

MONDAY, sEPTEMBER 12Full Moon Paddle - Keepers of the Shiawassee Paddle on the Pond. Paddlers can enjoy a full moon paddle with a Restaurant Stop. Contact leader for location & details. After having food & fun paddlers can enjoy paddling back as a group in the moonlight. Location: Meet at the Linden Mill Pond, downtown LINDEN. Contact: Maggie Yerman, 810-735-9570.

TuEsDAY, sEPTEMBER 13New Year ~ New You Series - 6-7pm. Sugar-Soda-Salt. Learn which foods benefi t your body, which ones age you, label reading & healthy recipes. Guest Speakers: Roberta Hardy & Sherrill Natzke. Sponsored by: FAMILY Pharmacy & Cancer Treatment Centers of America. All welcome. Food, refreshments, materials, & prizes. FREE. Davison Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer Road, DAVISON. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 10.

WEDNEsDAY, sEPTEMBER 14New Year ~ New You Series - 12:30-1:30pm Sugar-Soda-Salt. Learn which foods benefi t your body, which ones age you, label reading & healthy recipes. Guest Speakers: Roberta Hardy & Sherrill Natzke. Sponsored by: FAMILY Pharmacy & Cancer Treatment Centers of America. All welcome. Food, refreshments, materials, & prizes. FREE. Lockwood of Burton, 2173 S. Center Road, BURTON. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 10. Sierra Club Program - 7:30pm. Open to the public. Join us in learning more about the environment. Informative Program & General Membership meeting each month in the Genesee Room of the Prahl College Center at Mott Community College. FREE. 1401 East Court Street, FLINT, MI 48503. Program Contact: Bob Simpson 810-230-0704.

THuRsDAY, sEPTEMBER 15Better Health Now and for a Lifetime Class - 6:30-8:30pm. FirstLine Therapy Coordinator, Ann Heusted, RN, will conduct a seminar introducing attendees to the lifestyle modifi cation program, FirstLine Therapy. This customized program includes personal consultation, individualized nutrition plan, testing for progress and group classes. FREE. The Downing Clinic, 5715 Bella Rose Blvd, CLARKSTON. Cal 248-625-6677.

sATuRDAY, sEPTEMBER 17Southern Links Trail Hike - 10am. Easy. Hike the Southern Links trail from trailhead in Columbiaville north to Hollenbeck Rd. and then return. Meet at trailhead. Dogs allowed on leash. Location: Downtown Columbiaville next to Curlys Lakeside Grill. Take M-15 to Mt. Morris Rd., East to Marathon Rd. North to COLUMBIAVILLE. Info: Denny Crispell 989-624-5038.Who Are You? - 11am-1pm. In this two hour workshop with Catherine Hilker, you will walk away knowing how you are designed to make choices and make your dreams come true. $25. Soothe Your Soul, 2 B South Washington Street, OXFORD. Hannah Cornell-Schroeder 248-236-9855.

WEDNEsDAY, sEPTEMBER 21Juicing with Anca - 7-8pm. Learn about juicing's powerful benefi ts & sample fresh delicious juices. Anca will also share her incredible story about healing herself from cancer. $10. Whole Foods

markyourcalendarFRIDAY - suNDAYsEPTEMBER 9, 10 & 11Drawing From Nature - 9am-2:30pm. Beginning graphite pencil class teaching techniques and steps to capture the beauty of natural subjects in a fi nished work of art. $238.50 includes 15 hours class, all materials and tools. Seven Ponds Nature Center, 3854 Crawford Road, DRYDEN. Carrie 810-796-3200.


sATuRDAY, OCTOBER 8 5th Annual North Oakland/Lapeer Natural Health Expo - 10am-4pm. Exhibits, speakers, demos and displays. All designed to help you live a healthier lifestyle. FREE admission. LAPEER. Exhibiting Info: 248-628-0125. See ad back cover. First Annual Pet Jubilee - 10am-4pm. Groups and businesses exhibiting products and services for a happier and healthier pet. FREE admission. LAPEER. Exhibiting Info: 248-628-0125. See ad inside front cover.

TuEsDAY, OCTOBER 11Dowsing and Pendulum Basics - 6-8pm. Use a pendulum and dowsing rod to obtain answers to questions, fi nd missing objects, or underground water. $25. Lapeer Community Education, LAPEER, 810-667-6546.Bulbs - 6:30-8:30pm. You can have bulbs blooming in your garden from March to October. We'll talk about tulips, daffodils and many you might not have heard of. $25. Lapeer Community Education, LAPEER, 810-667-6546.

Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, ROCHESTER HILLS. Service Desk 248-371-1400.New Year ~ New You Series - 4-5pm. Sugar-Soda-Salt. Learn which foods benefi t your body, which ones age you, label reading & healthy recipes. Roberta Hardy & Sherrill Natzke. Sponsored by: FAMILY Pharmacy & Cancer Treatment Centers of America. All welcome. Food, refreshments, materials, & prizes. FREE. Grand Blanc Senior Center, 12632 Pagels Drive, GRAND BLANC. Sherrill Natzke 810-252-3975. See ad page 10.

FRIDAY, sEPTEMBER 23Our Water Autumn Paddle - Celebrate Fall by paddling a beautiful section of the FLINT River. Interested people NEED TO contact Sue Lossing for inclement weather, shuttle planning, and directions. 810-767-9491.

sATuRDAY, sEPTEMBER 24Raw Foods for Regular People - 11am-noon. Discover how simple & delicious it is to make healthy, raw Asian food with Deb Klungle of Nourished Body! Menu includes Miso dressing & spicy noodles. $10. Whole Foods Market, 2918 Walton Boulevard, ROCHESTER HILLS. Service Desk 248-371-1400.

markyourcalendarsuNDAY, OCTOBER 2Bike to Fight Breast Cancer Family Ride - Be-gins at 9am. Bike To Fight breast cancer event for women in community. Family ride through park or 24 mile competitive ride. Register at website: www.GoRaceGo.com. $25. American Breast Cancer Foundation, G3494 Beecher Rd, Flint, Info: Kim Redburn 877-600-PINK

TuEsDAY, sEPTEMBER 27Ear Candling - 6:30-8:30pm. Experience the holistic practice of cleaning ear canals. Held at Patches’ Place. Supply fee $10 paid to instructor. $25. Lapeer Community Education, LAPEER, 810-667-6546.Herb Gardens - 6:30-8:30pm. Spice up your garden and your cooking by learning to grow your own herbs. $25. Lapeer Community Education, LAPEER, 810-667-6546.

THuRsDAY, sEPTEMBER 29Positive Affirmations - 6-8pm. Manifest your needs and bring positive and permanent change to your life. Cost $25. Lapeer Community Education, LAPEER, 810-667-6546.

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food based business? • how do i ensure a safe food product?

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Flint, MI 48502

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Light refreshments provided

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Terry McLean at 810-244-8530 by 8/25/11 to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be fulfilled when possible.


Springfi eld Farmers’ Market - 10am-3pm through 10/16. Showcase of products that are Naturally Grown, Locally Grown (Michigan) and Heirloom. Vendor space: $15 per space per market day or season rates. Shiawassee Basin Preserve (DAVISBURG Rd. Entrance). Admission: FREE. Info: Market Master Laura 248-249-1592.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.Open Meditation and Open House - 1-3pm. An hour to help acquaint you with our services. Please stop in and take a tour of this beautiful facility and learn more. Meditation Self-Healing Center, 244 Law St, LAPEER. Info: 810-834-9402.Friends of the Flint River Trail Bike Rides - 2pm every Sunday thru Oct. Leisurely, family-friendly bike rides start from the Flint Farmers Market and travel to different, enjoyable locations. Flint Farmers Market: 420 E. Boulevard, FLINT. Info: Jack Minore 810-252-5258, or Bruce Nieuwenhuis 810-742-0071.

Tai Chi Chuan Classes - 6:30-8pm. Enjoy the calm, centered, relaxed state of moving meditation. Mind leads, body follows. Reunite with your personal power and learn to direct your energy. $15. Orchid Leaf Energy Arts, 2290 East Hill Rd #202, GRAND BLANC. Dawn Fleetwood 810-235-9854.

248-895-5064.

Tai Chi Classes - 6:30-7:30pm. 20 yrs experience. $13 drop in or 10-class packages. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. 810-667-2101. See ad page 31.Gentle Yoga - 7pm. Great class for beginners, plus-sized, seniors, pregnant or anyone needing a more therapeutic approach to their practice. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd., DAVISBURG. Jules 248-390-9270.

Basic Yoga with Noreen Daly - 5:45pm. We strengthen our bodies, calm our minds and open our hearts. Beginning and intermediate asanas (postures). Bring your practice mat (a few loaners

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are available), or towel. $7/session. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, CLARKSTON. 248-625-5192.Flow Yoga - 6:15 pm. Great class for those new to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga system. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVISBURG. Jules 248-390-9270.

years. This class will help bring balance to the body. Available for all fi tness levels. Bring your own mat or one provided. Taught by Chris Duncan, RYT 8 years Astanga Yoga. $12 drop in. KMAI, 935 Baldwin Rd, LAPEER. 810-667-2101. See ad page 31.Basic Yoga - 7pm. This class is a classic! Great for all levels; it's basic but with a challenge! $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVISBURG. Jules 248-390-9270.. Health Seminars - 7-8pm. Different topics each week, with Dr. Dennis Benn. Call for weekly topics. FREE. Alternative Health and Rehab Centre, 2284 S Ballenger Hwy Ste F, FLINT. RSVP 810-235-5181. See ad page 8. La Leche League of Lake Orion - 7pm. Evening Series Meeting: 2nd Thursday. Toddler Meeting: 4th Thursday. Babies and children welcome. FREE. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. Baldwin, LAKE ORION. Tawnya 584-604-4074.

Basic Yoga - 9:30am. Great class for newbies! Learn the basics in a fun, casual atmosphere. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVISBURG. Jules 248-390-9270.Sexual Assault Group - 9:30-11:30am. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, HOWELL. Info: 517-548-1350.Colon Hydrotherapy - 6-7pm.Wth Dr. Dennis Benn. FREE. Alternative Health and Rehab Centre, 2284 S Ballenger Hwy Ste F, FLINT. RSVP 810-235-5181. See ad page 8.Essene Health Association Meetings - 7pm, second Friday, LINDEN. Raw foods, sprouting, detox, live blood cell info & general health info is provided. Cost: $5 association membership fee required. Info/register: 810-735-2575. See Center for Holistic Studies ad, page 6.

TAI CHI/QI GUNG ClASSES - 10am. This ancient art will help you improve balance, muscle tone, fl exibility, posture, and balance. Great stress reliever! $8. Alternative Health and Rehab. Centre, G-2284 S Ballenger Hwy, flINT. Dawei 810-235-5181. See ad page 8. Gentle Yoga - 10:15am. Great class for beginners, plus-sized, seniors or anyone needing a more therapeutic approach towards their practice. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVISBURG. Jules 248-390-9270.

markyourcalendarWEDNEsDAYs, sEPTEMBER 21 & 28Care Giving at Home - 6-9pm. Learn the skills and resources available to keep your loved one at home. Cost $69. Lapeer Community Education, LAPEER, 810-667-6546.

Flow Yoga - 9:30am. A blend of classic yoga teachings inter-woven with asana fl ow and breath to help strengthen the mind, body & spirit. $12. Jewels Yoga & Fitness, 7355 Hall Rd, DAVISBURG. Jules 248-390-9270.Batterer/Assailant Group - 10-11:20am; 5:30-6:50pm and 7-8:20pm. LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center, 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, HOWELL. Info: 517-548-1350. Silent Unity Prayer Service - 11:30am. A positive approach to prayer and affi rmation with universal, interfaith appeal. Join hearts and minds with millions of other souls around the world in a circle of prayer energy. Free-will love offering gratefully accepted. Peace Unity Church & Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road, CLARKSTON. 248-625-5192.Young At Heart Active Adults - 11:30am-1:30pm. Fun and friendly atmosphere fi lled with activities. $5 yearly membership per person includes 6 newsletters per year. Non-members welcome. (May be extra fee for luncheon). Hart Community Center, DAVISBURG. Info; Sarah 248-846-6558.Special Needs Adaptive Yoga - 4:30 pm -5:30 pm. Ages 10 to 15 attends class with caregiver. Begins July 7 thru August. $8. The Yoga Loft & SHARP Fitness, 555 S. Saginaw St, FLINT. Lois Schneider 810-232-2210.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.YOGA for Men & Women - 6-7:30pm. Beginning & Intermediate. Discover how movement and breath help open tight spots in the body. You may end up discovering some areas that haven’t moved in

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