Researchers from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center tested 209 women between 45 and 60 years old with a history of hot ashes and/ or night sweats. After up to 20 treatments over six months, the women receiving acupuncture reported a 37 percent reduction in hot ashes, while the control group saw a 6 percent in- crease. […]
Vitamin D3 Boosts Gut Health
Research from Austria’s University of Graz hasalters the gut’s microbiome for the better. The researchers tested 16 healthy people for eight weeks, giving them a dose of 980 international units (IU) per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of body weight. At this rate, a 150-pound person would take more than 66,000 IU per week. The scientists took […]
Medical Errors Cause 250,000 Deaths a Year
A new study from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine reports that preventable medical errors are killing far more people than previously thought. The research estimates that a quarter-million Americans die every year as a result of medical errors, constituting the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. This is a substantial increase from the […]
Meal Prep 101 Class
Callie Bradford, nutrition consultant and holistic health coach with GO Smoothies, will present Meal Prep 101: Take Control of Your Waistline and Your Bottom Line at 10 a.m., October 15, at the Detroit Wholistic Center, in Detroit. Food sampling and organic juice will be provided. Many of us struggle with balancing commitments to our family, jobs […]
Erin Reas Offers Tai Chi Easy Classes
Erin Reas will offer Tai Chi Easy classes in Dearborn, Woodhaven and Grosse Ile this fall. These simple, easy-to-learn classes help students lower blood pressure, improve balance and coordination, increase joint mobility, boost the immune system and reduce anxiety and depression. Dearborn classes will take place at 10 a.m. Thursdays through December 15 at Good Shepherd […]
New Beauty Salon Opens in Eastpointe
Beauty Blyss, a beauty bar specializing in esthetics, eyelash extensions, eyebrows and micro-blading, will open during the second week of October at 24515 Gratiot Avenue, in Eastpointe. In addition to salon services, the store will sell homemade organic bath bombs that are aromatic and hydrating, body scrubs and body butters. There will be a makeup artist […]
New Halloween Costumes at Pretty Lollie Collection
Pretty Lollie Collection, a family-owned costume designer for children based in Southeast Michigan, has created two new costumes for Halloween. The panda and amingo costumes are designed for little girls with layers of tulle, sparkles and attention to detail. In addition to made-to-order costumes available in her collection, Pretty Lollie Collection’s owner and creative designer Helene […]
Sacred Sexuality with Leslie Blackburn Launches Website
Sacred sexual healer and transformational guide Leslie Blackburn has launched a new website, LeslieBlackburn.com, where offers live webinar classes, coaching and more. The mobile-friendly site allows visitors to explore their sacred sexuality through many free online resources. Visitors can access the archives of Blackburn’s monthly live radio show, one of the most listened-to shows on […]
CANCER PREVENTION CONVENTION, Sept. 11th 2016 in Ann Arbor
There are choices we make on a daily basis that WILL either fight or fuel cancer development. Do you know what they are? Do your children? Join the convention to learn the truths about cancer, what your health freedoms really are & how to cancer-proof your life. 11 Sep 2016 – 09:00 Ann Arbor, MI […]
Dearborn Women’s Expo
Join us at the 13th annual Dearborn Women’s Expo starting at 10am until 5pm and held at the Ford Center for Performing Arts in Dearborn. Pick up the latest copy of Natural Awakenings, and chat with Stephanie who will be representing the magazine at this wonderful event. Julie Sullivan and JMS Productions does a wonderful […]
