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.

CALENDAR  View Online

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 

August eNews

AUGUST 2014

A Healthier Summer CookoutSavor the last of your summer with better-for-you outdoor party essentials. Tired of searching for a BBQ Sauce without High Fructose Corn Syrup?  Try RibRack BBQ Sauce, made in Birmingham, MI to get all the flavor naturally, with no junk. Not your average bread:  Alvarado Street Bakery Have you ever read the ingredients on hot dog and burger buns?  It's typically a long list with some hard to pronounce words - yikes! Organic, Sprouted-grain buns and bagels are substantially more nutritious than your typical preservative-laden buns.  By sprouting, the starchy wheat is made more easily digestible by enzyme activity.  Plus, they only use certified non-GMO ingredients, and sweeten with real honey.  You’ve got to try them for yourself! Dandies Vegan Marshmallows What cookout would be complete without toasted marshmallows?  These non-GMO and gelatin-free marshmallows toast up as well as regular marshmallows, so they will be just dandy at your next campfire. Smoosh it between Mi-Del organic graham crackers with a bit of Theo salted chocolate for a decadent treat! Add a touch of class with New LIFE FACTORY Glasses Eliminate the confusion of whose glass is whose at your next outdoor gathering with different colored LifeFactory glasses.  These fun and functional glasses have the silicon grip to prevent slippage in an 11oz size for $9.99 each, 17oz for $12.49.  Mix and match your colors and sizes here at the store.  They make a great gift! Take A Trip with RENEW LIFE Probiotics You mean there are probiotics that are potent without refrigeration?  Get outta town! Inside each of us is a microbiome of bacteria in our cut that perform a wide variety of functions.  You may know that probiotics are “friendly bacteria” that help us digest and synthesize nutrients, protect us from digestive toxins, and support our immune system.  Age, poor diet, and stress deplete these probiotics, which can lead to constipation, gas and bloating. If you tend to have digestive upset while traveling, or if you just forget to take your probiotics because they are normally in the fridge, consider shelf-stable Ultimate Flora RTS Probiotics. Packaged in on-the-go blister packs, they are ready to go with you wherever you are.  No need to worry about refrigeration, these one-a-day capsules are potent, with 15-30 billion live cultures in each one.  Choose from either the general daily formulas, or more targeted formulas for different needs: Women’s, Colon Care, or Senior Care. CONTEST! Enter the “All the Places You Can Go” contest from Renew Life and win up to $500 cash!  It’s a snap: just take a picture of your Ultimate Flora RTS probiotic carton anywhere you go this summer, and go towww.facebook.com/ReNewLifeFormulas to enter your photo.  Don’t forget to mention you found your probiotics at Healthy Habitz 4 Life! Natural Vitality CALM 20% off in August! Calcium and Magnesium is are two vital nutrients that must remain balanced for optimal health.  We need calcium to contract muscles and magnesium to help them relax, like an on/off switch, and when our magnesium is depleted, it can cause stress and a number of related deficiency symptoms. Magnesium helps to muscles and nerves function properly, keeps heart rhythm steady, involved in healthy immune system and strong bones.  Additionally, magnesium helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal cholesterol levels, and may ease PMS symptoms. Natural Vitality CALM powder is an easy way to get your magnesium every day.  Dissolves quickly in water, and you have your choice of flavor: orange, lemon, raspberry lemon, or unflavored. NEW LIP GLOSS by ACURE Find botanical-based lip gloss, made with organic ingredients like Argan oil.  Leaves lips sleek and shiny with long lasting moisture.  Tinted with sheer colors or “birthday suit” clear.   Just $7.99. BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY! Calling all students - get in gear with sustainably-produced school supplies.  When you come in to the store and show your student ID -  whether elementary school or college - you are eligible to enter into our drawing for a backpack full of school supplies valued at over $200!  No purchase necessary!  Prize is suitable for all ages and genders.  It includes: Jute Messenger bag Fold-up insulated lunch bag Mini notebook sleeve 3-ring binder Binder Pouch Mini Stapler Recycled calculator Bamboo ruler Adhesive notes Corn-plastic scissors Stone paper memo pad 4pk of pens Permanent black marker Recycled Erasers Bamboo pencil sharpeners Highlighter Bamboo mechanical pencils PLUS, get 20% off all Buffalo Natur school and office supplies through August when you show your student ID!   WELLNESS CENTER **SMOOTHIES CLASS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY, SEPT. 23 5:30-6:30PM**  Will be featured in next month's newsletter. Adelpha Thermography Mon. Aug. 25 Make your appointment Today! We are happy to host Linda Allchin and Fran Sterling to perform these screenings.  Appointments are still available in the afternoon, so give us a call by Saturday the 23rd to schedule.  In case you have always wondered about how this alternative to mammograms works, read a bit from their FAQ page. Infrared Thermography is evidenced-based medicine supported by more than 800 peer-reviewed studies encompassing more than 300,000 participants. Specializing in Breast, Carotid & Thyroid Thermography, we have partnered with Therma-Scan™ Reference Laboratory as they are the world’s premier source of science-based diagnostic evaluation of medical thermology. The glandular and ductal networks of the breasts are specialized variations of sweat glands and are actually organs of the skin rather than internal organs.  The blood-flow and metabolic activity of the female breast are highly influenced by estrogens and progesterone hormones and the phases of the menstrual cycle as well as pregnancy and lactation.  These influences will manifest changes in the breasts' thermal features. 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.  The Tapping Solution: Movie Viewing & Discussion Wed. Aug 27 5:30-7:30pm (Movie is 1hr30min) Sign up by Aug. 25 $5 per person Tapping is a mind-body technique, similar to acupuncture, but with more of an emotional component and wider applicability and practical use in daily life. Watch how 10 people overcame fears, anxieties, and pain using this simple, but powerful technique. Afterwards, Tapping Practitioner Christine Shreve will lead a half hour discussion period to answer any questions and introduce her services as a Tapping Practitioner and Coach. Contact us to sign up by the 25th, please.  Chris has to drive an hour to get here, so we like advance notice :) Watch the trailer ! Want to know more now? Go to www.RapidLifeChanges.com to get a free preview of Christine's book. Young Living Essential Oil Education Tuesdays at 5:30-6:30pm Therapeutic-grade, Young Living oils are so much more than just pleasant aromas to smell.  Learn how different oils impact the systems in the body to promote health and healing.  (So far, we have just these dates in August scheduled.   As soon as the Fall schedule is known, we will share it on the Calendar, and our Facebook HH4L Young Living Group page.) CALENDAR  View Online Aug 5        Young Living Essential Oil Class - Liver, Gallbladder, Kidneys Aug 12        YLEO Class - Spine & Back Aug 12        20% OFF TUESDAY! Aug 19        YLEO Class - Hormones Aug 25        Adelpha Thermography Aug 26        YLEO Class - Mental Processing Disorder Aug 27        The Tapping Solution Movie & Discussion

989-652-0537    HealthyHabitz4Life.com Sun-Thu   9:30-7PM Fri-Sat   9:30-9PM

July eNews

WHAT'S NEW

BEAUTY BY PACIFICA

After falling in love with Pacifica for it’s lovely fragrances, we now offer mineral makeup too that is 100% vegan, cruelty-free!  
A must-try is the Alight Multi-Mineral BB Cream for $15.99.
Don't expect this to be a heavy foundation. This is more close to a tinted moisturizer leaving you with a natural finish. A true multitasking miracle that hydrates, primes, illuminates, and perfects leaving a sheer bare skin finish. Specialized mineral pigments that instantly adjust to your skin shade allows one color to work for many. The sheer application can be built up for just the right amount of coverage. 
In addition, this amazing BB Cream formula contains high performance anti-aging botanical ingredients that revive and re-mineralize skin for a natural glow. Your skin will look natural, dewy, youthful and radiant without looking like you are wearing heavy make-up.

Add a bit of color with the SOLAR Mineral Palette kit which includes 3 highlighters (brighten up your face), 2 blush/bronzers, and 6 eyeshadows; a great buy for just $29.99.  

Boost

FOLLOW the SUN: BirkSun Solar Backpacks

Perfect for hiking, biking, and all travel in the great outdoors, BirkSun Solar backpacks provide a way to charge up your USB-compatible devices while you’re enjoying nature.  Built with durable monocrystalline solar panels to maximize power per square inch, each bag comes with a 2 year manufacturer warranty.  
Keep your camera, tablet, or phone charged up so you can be ready to take pictures, check GPS map, or (if you must) get a little work done away from the office!

We currently offer two styles: 

Elevate

Boost: Includes a 15" fleece laptop sleeve, organizational front pocket, and neoprene organizer sleeve. At just 2.3 pounds, this sleek and efficient pack will give a 20% smartphoone charge in an hour of sunlight, with 3W solar power output. $99.99

Elevate: Includes a hydration bladder holder, fleece tablet pocket, and neoprene organizer sleeve.  At 2.6 pounds, it is built for speed and comfort.  1 hour of sunlight yields 30% smartphone charge with 4.4W output $179.99

LAVILIN DEODORANT: TRIED AND TRUE

You may have noticed that we are consistently bringing in new deodorant options without aluminum or other harsh chemicals.  It’s because we are honing in on the products which our customers like the most, trying to thwart the misconception that “natural” deodorants don’t work as well as aluminum ones.

For most people, daily or twice daily application is the norm, but wouldn't it be nice to only apply deodorant every other day?  With Lavilin, even showering won’t impact it’s effectiveness.  You can have up to week-long odor protection that’s been tested and approved by heavy-sweating firefighters! See for yourself how Lavilin lives up to it’s claim to fame as a hypo-allergenic, alum-free, hardworking deodorant. 

The cream is now available in the 12.5g  tub for $20.49, and a great value considering the small amount used each month.  For added convience, a roll-on gives up to 72 hour protection, just $19.99

A HANDY LITTLE HOLDER
For your bathroom, kitchen, or gadgets, the Doc Multi-Use Suction Holder by Radius can hold your little items like razors, brushes, cooking spoons, etc. and  keep them from getting lost or falling.  Suction base will attach to any smooth surface, it’s dishwasher safe and has biodegradable additives so it won’t last in the environment forever!  Just $5.99!

A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS: Staff Picks

Look for tags around the store highlighting “a few of our favorite things” which staff have tried and loved!  For example, one of Tia’s fav is Acure’s Leave-In Conditioner:
“Detangles, defrizzes, leaves hair shiny & soft. Smells great too!”



WELLNESS CENTER



Raw Food Class
Angela Herzog
Wed. July 23 5:30-6:30
$15 **Sign up by the 20th**

Beat the heat and eat raw! Think of raw food as so much more than snacking on plain salad, carrot sticks and celery.  Nutrient-dense raw foods are linked to blood sugar balancing (even diabetes control), among a host of other health benefits, so we believe everyone should at least have a few raw recipes in their repertoire. 

Learn to incorporate more raw dishes into your weekly meal planning, and taste recipes drawn from “Raw Energy” by Stephanie Tourles and “Going Raw” by Judita Wignall.  Includes brief tutorial on soaking and sprouting nuts and seeds.

THRIVE in Our Toxic World
Rachael Ramirez
Wed. July 30 5-6pm
$5 *

Our bodies are exposed to a multitude of toxins as part of modern life.  Sadly, toxic compounds can be found in everyone’s fat tissue, to varying degrees, and exposure can even begin in the womb.  

Don't just survive, THRIVE in our toxic world by detoxing regularly.  Just as you take your car in for maintenance, your body needs periodic "tune-ups" too.  Learn what Nature's Sunshine products can do to help keep your colon, kidneys, liver, skin, and all cleansing organs functioning optimally. Not all cleanses are created equally. Find the one that is right for you!

*Attendees will receive 20% off on featured Nature's Sunshine products.  NSP members get 24% off all NSP products (show member card).  Not a member? Find out how to join at the class! Please contact us to register as space is limited.

JUST ADDED:

The Tapping Solution Movie & Discussion

Watch how 10 people overcame fears, anxieties, and pain using this simple, but powerful technique. Afterwards, Tapping Practitioner Christine Shreve will lead a half hour discussion about the movie. 
Just $10 per person. Sign up by Wed 7/23.

Watch the trailer !


Want to know more now? Go to RapidLifeChanges.com to get a free preview of Christine's book.



CALENDAR View Online
July 4 - Independence Day! (we are open)
July 8 - 20% Off Tuesday
July 12 - Michigan HONEY FEST
July 23- Raw Food Demo
July 26 - "The Tapping Solution" Movie & Discussion
July 30 - How to Thrive in Our Toxic World Seminar