December eNews

AROUND THE STORE

Giving You Extra Time
So many of us feel the clock ticking when trying to find gifts for everyone on your list.  Make it easy for yourself and grab one of our pre-made Gift Baskets, Gift Cards, or Massage Gift Certificates. 

Gift Baskets come in a range of themes, sizes and prices to fit your budget - there's no extra charge for the wrap and ribbon!
  
Gift Cards & Massage Gift Certificates are always useful too.  Buy at least $50 in gift cards and get a decorative box or bag for it for free!

FREE Stocking Stuffer Snacks!

After all the big gifts are unwrapped, in my home, the stockings were the last surprise - filled small treats that remind us to enjoy the little things.  Why not have a few better-for-you treats that are low in fat and high in flavor?   

Spend $10 and get 1 snack FREE.  
Spend $15 for 2
Spend $20 for 3 
and $25+ for 5 free treats!

 Choose from PB2 powdered peanut butter packets in chocolate or original, PB2 crackers, or Angie's Boom Chika Pop popcorn in assorted flavors. Only while supplies last.




Festive, Fun & Functional
Food safe, BPA-free silicone drink covers by Charles Viancin in new Winterberry & Snowflake designs are perfect for covering up your hot beverage to keep it toasty.  They can also be used in place of plastic wrap and foil to cover small bowls at your next party buffet or storage in the refrigerator.  

These handy lids create an airtight seal around any smooth rimmed bowl or cup so it can be used as a splatter guard or for steaming and reheating in the oven or microwave (up to 428°F).  $7.99-$8.99 for a set of 2 (4" diameter).  

Eliminate beverage confusion with new Floral Drink Markers.  With little suction cups that easily adheres to any smooth surface, your guests or family members can easily distinguish their own glass from the rest!  Just $4.99 for set of 6.  

Seasonal Favorites
To everything, there is a season.  Same is true for these limited time releases from Celestial Seasonings and Angie's Popcorn.  Enjoy them while they last!

Celestial Seasonings Holiday Teas only $3.99 each
We've got them all on display - from Candycane Lane to Gingerbread Spice - and on select days, you may find a sample to sip while you shop.

Angie's Kettle Corn Holidrizzle 
NEW this year: Iced Gingerbread kettlecorn!  This new flavor joins Dark Chocolatier Sea Salt as a delightfully light and sweet treat that's decadent enough to impress guests at your next Holiday party.  Just $3.99 per bag! 


Socks that Rock
Maggie's Organic have raised the bar for comfort, durability, and style in the organic sock department with their cushioned crew and knee socks ($11.99-$14.49) made from an organic cotton blend.  

Get all the benefits of warm wool with none of the itch-factor with the Hiking socks made from an organic wool blend ($19.79).  Some of our staff have had their hiking socks for years and show almost no signs of wear.  Try them out and you may actually be excited to find socks under the tree this year!



12-13-14 SALE

Whether you are a last-minute Christmas shopper or have all your gifts wrapped and ready, anyone could use a little fun while shopping in the final days before Christmas.  Why not save some money while you're at it?

There will never be another 12/13/14, so don't miss this once in a lifetime event this December 13th! 

Spend $20 or more to spin the wheel to save 12, 13, or 14% on your entire purchase!




BOGO with Bath Petals

Get a 12 oz lotion FREE when you buy one Shower Gel at regular price ($11.49).  If you just want lotion, no worries - it's on sale by itself (regularly $14.49 sale price $9.99).  

Choose from scents: French Lavender, Sicilian Blood Orange, or Lemongrass Ginger

Only while supplies last - once these are gone, they are gone!

Herb of the Month: Rosehips
Rosie Hips is our Store’s Gnome and is pretty special:  A pretty face that’s great for your joints.

Technically a fruit, rose hips are the small seed bulbs that form after a rose blooms, fades and the petals drop off.  Rose hips have the tartness of its apple and crab apple families.  Almost all roses create rose hips.  

They are a superfood and packed with vitamin C, plus vitamins A and E, calcium, potassium, magnesium and some powerful antioxidants, according to the USDA.  Rose hips have been clinically proven to improve osteoarthritis symptoms, and joint mobility associated with arthritis.

Use rose hips in teas, syrups and jellies.  Find organic, dried whole or cut rosehips in our bulk section  for $1.04-$1.31/oz.

WELLNESS CENTER

Massage Therapy with Bailey Minkler
Make Your Appointment Today!

See this complete list of services and prices in the the brochure and give us a call to schedule!  
Bailey will be in-store to do Chair Massage for walk-ins:

Sunday Dec 7: noon-5pm
Tuesday Dec 9:  3-7pm
Sunday Dec 14: noon-5pm

Continuing the Holiday Aromatherapy Special - buy at least one Massage (1hr minimum) and get Young Living Essential Oil Upgrade for FREE ($10 value)!  Valid on Massage Gift Certificate purchases too! 





Young Living Classes
Tuesdays   5:30-6:30pm
Tina Serra
$5*

Don't miss the last few classes of the year.  If you haven't been yet - your first visit is FREE!
(*Essential Rewards members under Healthy Habitz also have free admission).

Dec 2   - Art of Diffusion
Dec 9   - Feelings Kit
Dec 16 - Holiday Gift Ideas & Party

Diffusion is equal parts art and science.  Wondering how to combine oils to either energize or relax?   One key is to know how these oils ionize - either positively or negatively.  There is also some research to indicate that diffusion of certain oils is more effective to kill bacteria when vaporized!  Find out more at the "Art of Diffusion" class December 2nd.

Get in the spirit, diffuse some merriment, and come to the Holiday Party December 16th!  Make facial scrubs, bath salts, lip balm, salves,  and even ornaments as home-made gifts this year!  There may be a small charge ($3-10), depending on what's made.  

Get creative with "wintery" oils that have an earthy, heavy, or warming scents like cedarwood, spruce, tangerine, thyme, frankincense & myrrh to name a few. 

EFT for Wellness
Wed.  Dec 10   11am-1pm
Christine Shreve

Learn EFT Tapping to promote every day well being.  
  It is structured in two parts:

1-  The basics of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique aka Meridian Tapping Technique) and it's applications.  
2 - How to change your thoughts in order to promote health and prosperity.  EFT is a tool that allows you to feel good, get rid of lack and old traumas and childhood programming that keeps us stuck. Christine will discuss how the laws of the Universe work and how you can use EFT and those laws to transform your life. 
Register with Healthy Habitz 4 Life by 12/8 for LOW PRICE of $49  At the door $59


"Wellness 2015" 
Sat Jan 3rd  1-2pm
Joyce Maxwell-Downs

Certified Naturopathic Nutritionist from South Bend, IN will join us for FREE info session on Holistic health, nutrition and dry cell testing.  

We know her for her fantastic JMD soaps, but that is just one talent.  Joyce graduated from Clayton School of Natural Health in Nutrition.  She went on to study dry cell microscopy and continued her education in gastro-intestinal nutrition.  She also completed her studies to become a certified Doula, with expertise in water birth.  Combining disciplines of modern science with the wisdom of ancient healing, find your path to wellness.  
Joyce offers free 15-minute personal consultations as well.  Private 1 hour consulting appointments available. (574) 299-3877

Seating is limited - sign up by December 31st



CALENDAR   View Online
Dec 2    EO Class: Art of Diffusion
Dec 8    Adelpha Thermography
Dec 9    20% Tuesday Sale!
Dec 9    EO Class: Feelings Kit
Dec 10  EFT Tapping Class
Dec 13  12-13-14 Sale!
Dec 16   EO Class: Holiday Party & Gift Making
Dec 24-25  CLOSED:  Merry Christmas to all!
Dec 31  Open until 5:00pm
Jan 1    OPEN 12-5pm
Jan 3    Wellness 2015 with Joyce Maxwell Downs

November eNews

Around the store

Let the Feast Begin!
Get a better bird with Mary's Turkeys.  Happy turkeys taste better, and all of Mary's Turkeys are raised with 4x the grazing space than conventional ranches.  Not given antibiotics or hormones, all turkeys are fed a high protein, vegetarian diet, and for the Organic birds, this means organic, non-GMO feed.  All are preservative-free and gluten-free as well.  

We'll have some turkeys in stock, but we prefer you order ahead to get the size you want.  A good rule of thumb is to count 1.5 pounds per person so you'll have leftovers.  
The prices and size ranges are below, we'll try to match your preferred size as close as possible.  Order today!

FREE RANGE:  $2.99/lb

10-11.99lb

12-13.99lb

14-16.99lb

17-19.99lb

20-21.99lb

ORGANIC:   $4.79/lb

8-11.99lb

12-16lb

Pie Oh My! 
Make a new family favorite from *local, organic* cherries this year with Omena Organics canned cherry pie filling.  Made from Montmorency cherries grown in northern Michigan.  Just $5.49 for a big 21oz jar.

Black Friday Door Buster Sale
The annual sale that's too good to miss - Black Friday save up to 40% on EVERYTHING and get at least 20% off ALL DAY!  The early birds get the best deals, but unlike other big box stores, we hold regular store hours and offer a fantastic discount on everything* in stock!  

In order to make things run as smoothly as possible, any bulk herbs, spices, or teas will be bagged and labeled by a staffer away from the register, so no jars will have to be carried back and forth.  
Bring in your own shopping bags to more efficiently hold your goodies, too!  Our carts and baskets may all be taken!  

Here's the hourly breakdown:

9:30am - 10:00am  - 40% off
10:01am - 12:00pm - 30% off
12:01pm - 9:00pm - 20% off

*Special orders or rain checks do not apply. Cannot be combined with other offers. Merchandise only, services excluded.


Green Bean Candle Co.

When looking for a gift, who doesn't love a good candle to warm up the home?  Aptly-named Green Bean Candle Company makes soy candles with essential oils & cotton wicks, right here in Michigan (Bridgeport, to be precise.)  
Find the following scented candle blends for $19.99 each: 
Coffee, Energy, Peppermint, Relax, Sixties, or Sweet Orange Cinnamon Clove

Additionally, for just $9.99 each, find 8oz massage oils in an almond oil base in scents like: Patchouli, Lemongrass, Lavender, Breathe Again, and Antiviral.

Chakra Oils by Aura Cacia 

Using 100% Organic essential oils, in a base of organic sunflower and jojoba oil, 
these roll-on blends can be applied directly to skin on pulse points or near the corresponding body location.    

What is a chakra anyway?  Originating in ancient Vedic tradition and used in some yoga practice, chakras are seven interconnected energy centers that are said to influence spiritual and emotional expression.  Each blend meant to target and balance one of these centers. 

Test them out at the store alone or combined with others to create a unique essence that doubles as a perfume.  You'll also find a little pamphlet explaining how to use each one!

Listed below are some of the key components of the blends.
Grounding Root - with warming nutmeg and vetiver
Sensual Sacral - strengthening sandalwood and uplifting sweet orange
Empowering Solar Plexus - uplifting lemon and restoring helichrysum
Opening Heart - mood lifting geranium and refreshing lemon
Expressive Throat - calming vanilla and roman chamomile
Insightful Third Eye - clarifying rosemary and calming lavender
Enlightening Crown - meditative frankincense and soothing neroli

Buy 3 Get 1 Free* in November!  
(*Not valid on 20% Off Tuesday or Black Friday - 3 must be purchased at regular price $18.99)



Attention Cold & Allergy sufferers: Try Nasopure

If using Neti pots seems awkward, you might want to try more ergonomically designed Nasopure squeeze bottle.  It's so easy, even as young as 2 years old can manage it.  The bottle features new perfect positioning lines for the right angle - to effectively flush solution along the nasal floor to encourage natural sinus drainage.  

Always use distilled water/boiled and cooled to room temperature, then add the buffered salt.  It's buffered because regular salt can be harsh and cause a burning sensation.  The mix is made with pharmaceutical grade ingredients with no preservatives; it creates a hypertonic solution that can be used over several days.  

Effectively shrinks swollen membranes and thins secretions, and gently removes allergens, dust, excessive mucus, and other pollutants.  

A 2008 study using participants with asthma, allergy, and nasal polyposis noted significantly improved symptoms for all three groups.

Made with BPA-free plastic, this FDA-registered medical device is made in the USA  and assembled by adults with disabilities, so it's a company we are happy to support.  

Keep watching Facebook this month, as we'll be giving away several Nasopure kits complete with instructions and buffered salt wash mix.  


Cracked, Chapped or Cold Sore lips need Miracle Lips 

Because so many of our customers are looking for relief for cold sores and painful, cracked lips, we are pleased to offer Miracle Lips salve.    One of the key ingredients is Brazilian natural bee propolis.  Bees use propolis to sterilize the hive, protecting it from infection.  

Along with Tea Tree oil, it is a powerful anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal component.  A few other select ingredients include shea butter, aloe vera, golden seal extract, myrrh extract, and vitamins for skin soothing, healing, and rejuvenation.  It has been shown to work better than the leading cold sore cream.

With no waxes to block deep penetration, this is not your average lip balm.  Because of the stellar healing properties, it also works for blemishes, insect bites, and minor cuts and scrapes.   Although it is a new product, it has been  flying off the shelf - sure to be a new customer favorite!  

Get the "Skinny" on your Gut
Researchers are finding more about the complexity of the gut microbiome, and it's influence on a wide range of health factors, so it is important to keep your gut happy.  
To that end, we now carry The Skinny Gut Diet  book and wide variety of on-the-go or refrigerated probiotic blends for every need. 

Ready to change your weight loss fate for good? The Skinny Gut Diet reveals the missing piece of the puzzle—the secret to losing weight and keeping it off that Brenda calls the gut factor. Peek inside the book today and discover how living a Skinny Gut lifestyle can help you absorb fewer calories from food, curb cravings and store less fat—all with the benefits of improved digestion, a stronger immune system and even a better mood.  Read more here


Plus, get your recommended 20-35 grams of fiber with the help of Skinny Gut Acacia Fiber ($19.99 now in stock) along with the Ultimate Shake (with 20g protein and 10g fiber, coming soon).  Prebiotic Acacia fiber is a soluble fiber which help curb appetite by helping you feel full and help maintain blood sugar and cholesterol levels already in the normal range.  Unlike psyllium fiber, acacia fiber is not gritty nor thickening. 

 In case you missed the Dr. Oz program with Benda Watson, find a few Skinny Gut recipes here.

Find everything you need to start your Skinny Gut lifestyle today!

Hello New Staff!
You may have noticed new faces if you've been here in the past few weekends.  The lovely faces belong to Suzan Moody and Angie Palmreuter!  

Suzan is our resident detox expert and offers Foot Detox Spa sessions here in the Wellness Center for only $30 per session!  Suzan is also a skilled teacher with a passion for sharing health information.  Because of this expertise, she is now coordinating our Wellness Center Classes as well as leading some of them.  See the calendar below for upcoming events!

You will know Angie by her smiling face and warm, bubbly personality.  Find her to chat about keeping your family healthy, essential oils, or whatever you like.  Aside from her knowledge of essential oils, Angie has a great interest in working with customers to help them find what they need.  We are pleased to have them on our team!

WELLNESS CENTER

Make & Take: Gentle Facial Scrubs & Masks
Wed Nov. 12,   5:30pm-6:30
Suzan Moody, $5

Using 6 basic ingredients, mix up three different facial treatments to unclog pores, hydrate, and promote skin cell renewal.  Take home recipes so you can duplicate your concoctions and start your radiant skin facial regimen! 

Call us to register by Monday 11/10.  Discounts on featured ingredients for registered participants.


Massage GIFT CERTIFICATE Deal

We all know someone who could use a little stress-relieving around the holidays, so what better gift than a Massage?  

Buy a minimum $50/1 hour massage gift certificate during November and get an Essential Oil upgrade for FREE (a $10 value).  Get the enhanced experience with therapeutic-grade Young Living oils to complement the massage.   


Vitality Tanning Buddy Deal

Refer a Friend and you both can save in November.  It's simple - you buy 5 or more sessions and you tell a friend, when they come in and buy 5 or more sessions and mention your name, you BOTH will get an additional 5 sessions FREE!  
You and your friend do not have to purchase at the same time, as long as you both buy during November. 
*Free sessions must be used during the regular expiry period (for example, 5 sessions purchased= 5 weeks to use them, starting after session 1 of the package has been used)

Hormones Talk with Dr. Strauchman of Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center
Sat. November 22
11am - 12 pm
FREE

Moodiness, depression, anxiety, "brain fog", migraines, hot flashes.  We know the common symptoms of hormonal imbalance, but what is lesser known is the underlying cause and how to correct that imbalance. 

“Hormonal imbalances can be caused by a variety of outside factors and lifestyle choices. Chemicals in our makeup, toxins in our air and water, preservatives in our foods, and heavy metal exposure can all contribute to hormonal imbalances."  Read more here

Join Dr. Strauchman as she illuminates this tricky topic, as well as possible treatment options.

"My goal for each patient that I see is to figure out not just what is wrong, but also why it’s going wrong. That way I can correct the underlying cause of the symptom and keep it from coming back. This is the true essence of preventive medicine"


CALENDAR  View on web
Nov 4    Young Living Essential Oil Class:  Aging
Nov 11  20% TUESDAY
Nov 11  YLEO Class: Fatigue & Stress
Nov 12  Make & Take: Facial Treatments
Nov 18  YLEO Class: Metabolism
Nov 22  Dr. Strauchman Talk: Hormones
Nov 25  YLEO Class: Sleep & Memory
Nov 27  Thanksgiving Day - CLOSED
Nov 28  Black Friday Sale

October eNews

October is a big month for us at Healthy Habitz, from celebrating Non-GMO month with free movies & giveaways to Bulk Week specials on our selection of over 250+ bulk herbs, spices and teas.  Two in-store demos by local producers Indira & JMD Soaps will feature new body care items.  Our own Caitlin Hauser will be teaching a class on how to make your own kombucha and Dr. Strauchman will join us again this time to talk about your "second brain", the gut.  Plus Bailey will be here again for walk-in chair massages on select days.  With all that and a slew of new products in store, there will be no shortage of activity - come see what the buzz is about!

NON GMO Month

Because we believe that it is important to label genetically modified foods so consumers can make informed decisions, we support efforts to do so and strive to set an example.  In case you haven't noticed, you can find the little orange Monarch butterfly to indicate products that have been certified by the NonGMO Project.  Please note, many of our certified ORGANIC products, by definition, do NOT contain genetically modified organisms, although they may not have the NonGMO shelf tag.  

While supply lasts, you can get a sturdy canvas NonGMO Project bag with a $75 purchase (1 per customer, please) OR they are available for purchase for $15.99.  

Education is another part of NonGMO month, so we are showing documentaries on Friday afternoons on the 10th, 17th & 24th.  As a little incentive to stay and watch, we will give away 2 T-shirts on each Friday, and offer a complimentary snack to viewers.  On Friday the 10th ONLY, 5% of sales will be donated to the NonGMO Project. See the documentary schedule below.

  

Bulk is Green

You don't have to buy a ton to enjoy our bulk herbs, spices, and teas.  Expand your spice rack and taste flavors from around the globe without busting your budget.  Buying from our bulk containers, you can actually get a sense of the taste and freshness of the spice just by smelling it, and since you only buy what you need, waste is significantly reduced.  

Customers are welcome to bring in their own containers to refill; otherwise, we'll set you up with labeled plastic baggies.  Plus, we have empty bottles, jars, and shaker lids available for purchase.  

Save 20% on all herbs, spices, and teas in the jars ALL WEEK Oct 12-18!

Local Body Care

JMD Soap Demo & Sale!

The weekend of the 18-19 from 11am-5pm, Meet Joyce, maker of JMD soaps, and sniff her newest scents.  Buy 4, Get 1 FREE Sale while she is here!

Indira Spa Products Demo

Direct from Traverse City, meet Rose on 20% Off Tuesday from 1-3pm as she features her all-new, hand made spa products:  Rooibos cleanser, Pomegranate moisturizer, African wild honey eye cream, Carrot Seed facial oil, Sea Algae mask, and Lavendar hydrosol toner. 

NEW ITEMS

Fresh from the Oven - Sami's Bakery

Get it while it's fresh!  Even if you don't need to eat gluten free, you've got to try these.  Direct from Florida, we have Non-GMO breads and bagels made with millet and brown rice flour.  The ingredients are GF, but because the bakery uses wheat in the facility, it may contain trace amounts of gluten (60-90 ppm rather than 20ppm required to qualify as gluten-free).  Many of our GF customers have recommended them, so we finally got it in!   

Bagels come in sourdough, onion, or berry for $7.49 and bread comes in sourdough or plain for $6.59.

Redd Remedies/Membrell Joint Forces  

Just about everyone knows someone who suffers from joint problems.  Our bodies just slow down as we age, but we want to keep active and keep moving for our overall health.  

NEM® (Natural Eggshell Membrane) - the main ingredient in JOINThealth by Redd Remedies - amazingly is one of the only substances on earth that naturally contains such a wide range of building blocks for cartilage and connective tissue, including key glycosaminoglycans like chondroitin and hyaluronic acid, as well as collagen and other essential proteins.

  

It works fast - Clinically proven to work in 7-10 days.  It's convenient, with ONLY ONE small, easy to swallow capsule per day!  And it's Vegetarian (non-shellfish, non-bovine product) Gluten, dairy & soy free.  

We've got it in 30 capsule bottles for $29.49, or in tasty JointHealth soft chews for $33.49.

Get Outdoors for Fall Colors

Whether you are hiking around the great outdoors or your own neighborhood, you can enjoy the fall colors prepared with a backpack and umbrella in beautiful autumnal shades.  Backpacks are fair trade in a variety of designs, some are even made of recycled rice bags!  All have plenty of space and pockets for smaller items, ranging from $19.99-$24.99.  

Umbrellas are in bright hues, by KarmaGifts, and purchases help support kids in the US and abroad with a variety of programs that give back. 

Let There Be Light! 

Luci Solar Light is an innovation with so much potential! It's waterproof, shatterproof, light weight and compact size makes it ideal for for camping, traveling, or to keep in your car's back window in case of emergency. Just inflate, push power, and LEDs will keep lit for hours. Sleek and stylish enough to be used for outdoor parties and weddings too.  Light the way for Trick-or-Treaters this Halloween with Luci lanterns. 

MPOWERD is dedicated to bringing light to the developing world.  This little light shines especially bright in energy-poor areas that are perennially off the grid.  Rather than burning fossil fuels - which give off harmful compounds are often difficult to obtain - Luci lights are clean and efficient.  

Come see the light for yourself! Just $14.99 each.

WELLNESS CENTER

Massage with Bailey

Try a massage from our new therapist, Bailey Minkler!  See below for available times as of 9/30 & make your appointment today.  See a complete list of prices and services in her brochure.  Gift Certificates are now available too!

Available Dates:

1st   6:00pm - 7:00pm

2nd  4:00pm- 7:00pm

3rd   6:00pm - 9:00pm

5th   Chair Event 12:00pm - 5:00pm

7th   2:00pm - 5:30pm

8th   9:30am- 12:30pm

10th 7:00pm - 9:00pm

11th  All day

12th  Chair Event  12:00pm - 5:00pm

14th Chair 3:00pm - 7:00pm

15th 6:00pm - 7:00pm

18th 1:00pm - 9:00 pm

19th All day

24th 7:00pm - 9:00pm

25th All day

26th All day

28th 9:30am - 12:30am

29th 6:00pm - 7:00pm

30th 2:00pm - 7:00pm

31st 7:00pm - 9:00pm

November 1st and 2nd All day

Kombucha: DIY with Caitlin Hauser

Wed. Oct. 15  5:30-6:30

$5  

A type of fermented tea, Kombucha, like other fermented foods is loaded with beneficial enzymes and pro-biotics that your gut will love!  Learn the basics and get started making your own kombucha at home for a fraction of the cost of pre-made.  Once you've got it started, you can tweak the recipe to add a variety of flavors to this healthy beverage and keep it interesting.  

Register by the 13th to receive discounts on kombucha starter kits and featured products.

Gut & Nutrition

Free Talk with Dr. Megan Strauchman

Sat. Oct. 18  11am-noon

Join Dr. Strauchman from the NWPRC (Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center of Grand Blanc) for this FREE educational event.

Topics Discussed:

*Bacterial imbalance

*Immune system implications

*Acid/Alkaline balance (cancer)

*Gut as 2nd Brain - it sends the electronic response for neurotransmitters

*Leaky gut and autoimmune response.

Space is limited, so please sign up if you are interested!

Tap Into Positive Momentum

Christine Shreve

Wed. Oct. 22   4:45-6:45pm

$49 **NEW LOW PRICE if you sign up by Oct. 20th** Regularly $65.

When something goes wrong, do you catch yourself cycling over the same types of negative thoughts or feelings?  Break the cycle with this behavioral and energetic technique that can release the negativity and get you back on track.  

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) also known as Meridian Tapping is a simple method that can have a transformative effect.  Once you learn this technique and put it into practice, it's something that can be used in every day life to keep your Joy up! The class will be structured in two parts, so the hours will go by quickly! 

1-  The basics of how to do EFT and it's applications.  

2 - How to change your thoughts in order to promote health and prosperity.  EFT is a tool that allows you to feel good, get rid of lack and old traumas and childhood programming that keeps us stuck. 

From Christine's blog:

When you first open your eyes in the morning start your positive momentum.  Start your day fresh and new.  You have the opportunity to build positive momentum, with each new day, when you open your eyes;  let go of what bothered yesterday and the past it has already been lived, its  gone!  Forgive and accept if you have to, but start with fresh new happy feelings and build on it. 

If something shakes you up, remember to think about the love you know and happy thoughts.  Get back to feeling good.  Meditate daily to make the connection and keep it going.

We are all being called to change the mind’s paradigm and come back to being heart centered.  EFT is a wonderful modality given to us to use to accomplish this goal. A gift for us all. 

OCTOBER CALENDAR  View Online

5  Chair Massage with Bailey

7  YLEO Class: Theives & the Golden Touch Kit

10  Donation Day & Movie: "GMO OMG"

12-18  Bulk Week

12  Chair Massage with Bailey

14  20% Off Day/Indira Body Care Demo/Chair Massages

14  YLEO Class: Oils of Scripture

15  Kombucha Class

17  Movie: "The World According to Monsanto"

18-19  JMD Soap Demo

21 YLEO Class: Chemistry of the Oils

22  EFT/Tapping Class with Chris Shreve

24  Movie:  Genetic Roulette

27  Adelpha Thermography

28  YLEO Class: Pregnancy & Baby Care

31  Halloween

September eNews

Back in the Swing of Things

Many of us feel that the pace of life starts to speed up right about now,  so let’s give ourselves an extra nutritional boost and a bit more hydration to keep up!  

Of course, we recommend drinking half your body weight in fluid ounces of the oxygen-rich alkaline water to keep fully hydrated. So Keep drinking that alkaline water, but add a little flair to keep in interesting.  

New Italian Glass 36oz bottles with swing top lids make the most mundane beverage seem just a little fancy.  Check out the new designs by VESSEL Drinkware - just $15.99 each

Speaking of fancy, we now carry single-serve cups of Cameron’s Coffee for the gourmet experience without the coffee house prices.

 Cameron’s unique cup works in all the major single serve machines and is actually a sturdy coffee filter - NOT PLASTIC!  This provides superior flavor and less waste than the typical single-serve cup.  Get a box of 12 for $6.99. 

Superfruits to the Rescue

NingXia Red (sounds like NIN-ja) is a tasty, antioxidant-rich drink that combines fruit juice and essential oils with a particularly potent type of Goji berry (aka Wolfberry).  Cultivated originally in the Ninxia province in China, this wolfberry has been consumed for hundreds of years.  Interestingly, the number of natives from that region who live past 100 years old is four times the national average.

This juice is combined with fresh, organic fruit juices like pomegranate, cherry, plum, and blueberry to support joint, brain, and immune function.  Plus, Young Living orange, yuzu, lemon, and tangerine essential oils are added for flavor and their d-limonene, a compound shown to have anti-cancer benefits.

 

Goji berries promote eye, heart health and longevity because it contains a variety of antioxidants like zeaxanthin and superoxide dismutase (SOD).  Goji berries are the richest known natural source of zeaxanthin, a compound found in human retinas associated with lower incidence of cataracts and greater visual acuity.

As we grow older, the levels of lipid peroxide in our blood increase, while levels of health-protecting antioxidants like SOD decrease. In a clinical study of people who con­sumed doses of goji berry, SOD in the blood increased by a remarkable 48 percent while hemoglobin increased by 12 percent. Even better, lipid peroxide levels dropped by an astonishing 65 percent.

In 1988, the Beijing Nutrition Research Institute conducted detailed chemical analyses and nutritional composition studies of the dried goji berry fruit. The Ningxia wolfberry contained over 18 amino acids, 21 trace minerals, more protein than bee pollen, more vitamin C than oranges, and nearly as much beta carotene as carrots.  At 16% protein by volume, the wolfberry definitely lives up to it’s Superfruit status.

 

Another superfruit boost is Navitas Naturals Acai (ah-sigh-ee) berry powder. To retain maximum nutrient and flavor of the fresh fruit, organic berries from the Amazon are freeze dried. It has been a staple of indigenous cultures there, providing antioxidants, omega fats, protein, and fiber. It's flavor is somewhere between chocolate and wild berries with an almost a creamy texture that helps keep you full and energized throughout the day.

WELLNESS CENTER

Make Time for MASSAGE  

Meet Bailey Minkler, our new Certified Massage Therapist!  A graduate of Flint School of Therapeutic Massage, Bailey knows how to work out your muscles whether you’re an athlete, pregnant, or just need to relax.  She is also trained in trigger point therapy, reflexology, shiatsu, and Rain Drop Massage.  

Regular prices are: $50/hr, $75/1.5hr, and Young Living Essential Oils may be added to any type of massage for an additional $10.

She’ll be here to introduce herself with chair massages on 20% Off Tuesday, September 9th from 3-7pm.  She’ll also be available for afternoon walk-ins the weekend of Sept 20-21:  Saturday  (11am-5pm) and Sunday(noon-5pm).  Chair massages are just $1/minute, but if you want to schedule a massage, Bailey is regularly available weekday evenings and weekends.

Thyroid: Small Gland with a Big Job

Talk with Dr. Strauchman, Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center (NWPRC)

Sat. Sept 13  11am-noon

FREE (please register  for space considerations)

Twenty-seven million Americans have thyroid disease--and more than eight out of 10 of them are women, reports the American Thyroid Association.

This butterfly-shaped gland in the neck which secretes hormones to help regulate metabolism. When the thyroid gland slows or stops producing certain hormones it is called hypothyroidism. Signs and symptoms can vary widely - fatigue, unexplained weight gain, muscle and joint pains - and may be mild at first.

Unfortunately, many people are never told that there are natural and integrative approaches to hypothyroidism that can resolve patient symptoms and help keep them resolved. Most people aren’t aware that even though they have hypothyroidism, they don’t even need thyroid medication to solve the problem! Treating hypothyroidism can be a very complex process; one that should be managed by a physician who can spend a lot of time with you to help create a comprehensive approach to helping you feel better.

Dr. Megan Strauchman, the medical director for the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center in Grand Blanc, will be guest speaking on her comprehensive, compassionate approach to overall thyroid health. She is board certified in integrative medicine, and has maintained a clinical practice for the last 8 years focused on hormonal health. Thyroid care is central in her clinical treatment. According to Dr. Strauchman, “I want to people to come away knowing that they have options. Not just for managing their thyroid symptoms, but to actually make them better.”

Foot Detox Class

Suzan Moody

Wed. Sept. 17 5:30-6:30p

FREE

Ever wondered how detox through your feet worked? Let your curiosity get the better of you and have all your questions answered! Using her foot detox bath, Suzan successfully eliminated her own chronic migraines which had plagued her for years. Find out more about how it works, the importance of detoxification, and if foot detox is right for you.

Smoothies for Health!

Gretchen Gill

Wed. Sept 24  5:30-6:30p
Register by the 22nd

$5/person

Need clever ways to eat more fruits and vegetables each day?  Join us for an evening to learn the benefits of adding smoothies to your health regime, with options to keep things fresh each day.

We'll make a few to taste at the class, plus give a few recipes to get you started.   Great tips for parents whose kids love juice but refuse to eat their veggies.

Contact us to register with your name and phone/email by the 22nd so we can plan accordingly!  Our own Gretchen Gill will be leading the session.

Young Living Essential Oils Classes

Tina Serra
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30p
$5  *1st time visitors FREE, Essential Rewards Members under HH4L also FREE*

Join us to learn how to use therapeutic-grade Young Living Essential oils in daily life for health and wellbeing!  

Sep 9  How to Avoid Flu
Sep 16 Why am I SO Tired
Sep 23 How Do Oils Work? 
Sep 30 Show me the money for extra Christmas Cash 

Adelpha Thermography

Mon. Sep. 29

Make your appointment Today!

We are happy to host Linda Allchin and Fran Sterling to perform these screenings.  In case you have always wondered about how this alternative to mammogram works, read a bit from their FAQ page.

By taking infrared pictures, medical thermology can reveal the abnormal metabolic and blood-flow features that cause changes in the temperature of the skin that are characteristic of certain types of diseases including breast cancer.

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Sep 9  20% OFF TUES/Bailey Chair Massage/YLEO Class

Sep 13 Thyroid Talk 

Sep 16 Why am I SO Tired

Sep 17 Foot Detox Class

Sep 20-21 Bailey Chair Massage

Sep 23 YLEO Class: How Do Oils Work? 

Sep 24  Smoothies Class

Sep 29  Adelpha Thermography

Sep 30 YLEO Class:Show me the money for extra Christmas Cash