WELCOME!

Thank you for your continued support of the Healthy Living Newsletter (name has changed from Center for Holistic Medicine Newsletter). Your feedback and suggestions are always appreciated if you wish to email me.

This Newsletter provided to you monthly by www.aplacetobe.com and Sheryl Shenefelt, CN.  Sheryl is the nutritional consultant for The Center for Holistic Medicine (Drs. Brownstein, Ng, and Nusbaum).
Learn about Sheryl's New 90-Day Be Healthy Process.

This month's Newsletter (click to view information):

• Aspartame - friend or foe?
  
  
• Book of Month: Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills
  
  
• This Month's Step to Well Be-ing
  
  
• Essential Oil of the Month - Purification Oil
  
  
• Reader Suggestion - Have a place to make donations
  Many people are thrilled with the newsletter and have asked if they can make donations to support and give back to www.aplacetobe.com
  
  
• Save the Dates! Dr. David Brownstein, MD speaks on February 16th and then Dr. Brownstein and Sheryl Shenefelt, C.N. will be speaking May 5, 2007 - Sponsored by Whole Foods Market

This newsletter is for the purpose of presenting informative research and suggestions to assist you in making food choices and incorporating healthier, whole foods into your eating regime. Moreover, premium and select organic, natural and environment-friendly products will be sought out and shared. Quality, ingredients and production methods along with authenticity will always be the main criteria for selections.

Please Note:  This Newsletter intended to be an ongoing dialogue and learning opportunity for all.  Please feel free to give ideas, suggestions, future topics or other feedback.
Email us at care@aplacetobe.com

Upcoming Classes and Events

Monday, January 29, 2007
Enzymes and Foods
to Enhance Digestion
7:00-10:00pm
Location: Telegraph between 12 & 13 mile Rd - Bingham Office Park
Register by calling 248-766-2425

Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Shop with Sheryl
6:30-8:30 pm
Note:  Meet at Whole Foods on Orchard Lake Road

NOTE: Save $10 if register for Shopping and Enzymes class together!

Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Essential Oils for Optimal Health
Ideas for Replacing Toxic Body & Home Products
Location:  Center for Holistic Medicine in West Bloomfield

Friday, February 16, 2007
Dr. David Brownstein, M.D. Speaking
Topic: Top five ways to take care of yourself holistically and naturally
7:00-9:00 pm
Location: Yoga Shelter, West Bloomfield

Series on 4th Wednesdays of the Month @ 6:30-8:30pm

February 28, 2007
Discussion about Protein
Why Soy may not be Optimal Choice
Tips on making homemade broth & sources for grass fed meats

March 28, 2007
Discussion about Healthy Fats and Oils
How to Avoid Trans Fats and Processed Oils
Tips on healthy breakfasts and stabilizing blood sugar

April 25, 2007
Discussion about Carbohydrates and Sugar
How Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners Make You Gain Weight
Tips on snacks and naturally sweetened desserts

May 5 , 2007
Dr. David Brownstein, M.D. and Sheryl Shenefelt, C.N. co authors of "The Guide to Healthy Eating"
Speaking about What Foods to Eat and What Foods to Avoid to avoid Chronic Illness and Enhance Your Immune System
Location: Sheraton Novi
9:00-11:00am
Sponsored by Whole Foods Market, Many samples and coupons will be provided

See Classes for more info