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7E Todav Lansing State Journal Sunday, Nov. 29, 1 992 tired tired of being if you're Energy tip You can cope with environmental toxins by having your water supply tested, searching out organic foods, investing in an air purifier or filtered central heating and air conditioning. Eat a high fiber diet and drink at least eight glasses of water a day to flush toxins from your system. Other ways in which you can energize yourself include daily exercise, bridging any nutrient gaps with supplements, checking for hidden allergies and increasing your optimism quotient. Associated Press People who are tired all the time can give themselves a permanent lift by giving up temporary energy boosters.

The first thing you might consider, says Dr. Ronald Hoffman in Cosmopolitan, is to decaffeinate your diet. When fatigue hits, many people reach for a quick caffeine fix from coffee, tea, colas, chocolate, or some other pick-me-ups. The energy increase from caffeine may be instantaneous, but it is artificial fewer hours of sleep. Don't skimp on rest and relaxation.

Eliminate all but the most necessary activities and appointments; create an unstructured weekend and avoid a heavy itinerary on vacation. Meditation is another marvelous relaxer. As little as 20 minutes may replace the need for up to two hours of sleep. Learn to cope with chemicals. Today more than 60,000 man-made substances can be found in our air, water and food supplies.

and temporary. Caffeine withdrawal may cause a brief energy dip, but you will bounce back in a few days or weeks. Sugar also provides a fast high but crashes to a sudden low, leaving you more exhausted than ever. Read labels carefully and increase your energy with no-sugar complex carbohydrates such as whole grains and starchy vegetables. Get enough sleep.

You can't "train" yourself to function on ENGAGEMENTS Beckwith-Hohman The engagement of Laura Beck-with of Lansing to Michael Hohman of Vassar is announced. Both are graduates of Ferris State University and are pharmacists. The couple plan a Feb. 13 wedding in Millington. She is the daughter of Carolyn and James Beckwith of Lansing.

He is the son of Nancy and Robert Hohman of Vassar. Thibault-Emmer The engagement of Michelle Thi-bault of Lansing to John Emmer of Haslett is announced. She is a graduate of Eastern High School and is attending Lansing Community College. He is a graduate of Haslett High School, attended Lansing Community College and is a salesman for Shaheen Chevrolet. The couple plan a July 10 wedding in Haslett.

She is the daughter of Mona and Willie Thibault Jr. of Lansing. He is the son of Mariel and Robert Emmer of Haslett. 3l "SDwwii. 2T i Thom-Leifker The engagement of Rose Thorn to Toby Leifker, both of Okemos, is announced.

She is a graduate of Grand Ledge High School and Davenport Business College and is a secretary for Recovery Unlimited Inc. He is a graduate of Traverse -City High School and is an electronic technician for Video Renew. The couple plan a June 1993 wedding. She is the daughter of lone and Louis Thorn of Eagle. He is the son of Rita Rathbun of Traverse City and Paul Leifker of Ludington.

Gomez-Hassan The engagement of Diana Gomez of Ann Arbor to Tarek Hassan of Farmington Hills is announced. She is a graduate of Okemos High School and Duke University, received her doctorate of philosophy from the University of Michigan and is attending medical school at the University of Michigan. He is a graduate of Goodridge High School and the University of Michigan and is in medical school training in ophthamology. The couple plan a Dec. 18 wedding in Okemos.

She is the daughter of Ginette and Dr. Jorge Gomez of Okemos. He is the son of Dr. Fikria and Dr. Shawky Hassan of Grand Blanc.

Raney-Hasbany The engagement of Julee Raney to Jeffrey Hasbany, both of 208 Brittany, is announced. She is a graduate of Eastern High School and works for the state Department of Natural Resources. He is a graduate of Everett High School and works for Builders Plumbing Supply. The couple plan a June 12 wedding. She is the daughter of Diane Spalsbury of DeWitt and Joe Raney of Lansing.

He is the son of Sandy Limberg of Lansing and Matt Hasbany of Lansing. tfc SB fF Mmy m'V fS. jj 4Jftfesw rvfcf 1 i Ask About Our GOLDEN CARE Program Offering Protection of Long Term Nursing Care Meck-Stiles The engagement of Jennifer Meek of Mason to Brian Stiles of Dimondale is announced. She is a graduate of Mason High School, attended Western Michigan "University and is self-employed. He is a graduate of Holt High School, attends Lansing Community College and is employed with Stiles Lawn Care, Landscaping, Snow Removal.

The couple plan a Nov. 27, 1993, wedding in Holt. She is the daughter of Sally and John Hughes of Mason and the late Jim Meek. He is the son of Barbara and Larrv Stiles of Dimondale. BeautyBarber Salon In houe banking Exercise facilities Arts and Crafts Workshop 9 Three delicious, balanced meais 24-hour Hve-in managers Weekly maid and linen service FREE Persona! laundry facilities i't't to Lk.

Lansing Meijtrr) Independence llago D- Cozart-Strahl The engagement of Wendy Co-zart of Muskegon to Robert Strahl of Montague is announced. She is a graduate of Mason High School and Michigan State University and is an activity director for DeBoers nursing home, Muskegon. He is a graduate of Montague High School and Michigan Tech and is a project engineer for Spartan Engineering, Grand Haven. She is the daughter of Mary and Joe Cozart of Pentwater, formerly of Mason. He is the son of Donna and Robert Strahl of Rothbury.

Gracious Retirement Living Saldivar-DeLeon The engagement of Corrina Sal-divar to Ronald DeLeon, both of Lansing, is announced. She is a graduate of Sexton High School and works for LCM Universal Standard Medical Lab. He is a graduate of Sexton High School and works for Culligan. The couple plan a September 1993 wedding in Lansing. She is the daughter of Argentina Saldivar of Lansing and Alfredo Sal-divar of Lansing.

He is the son of Mary Frances and Ralph DeLeon of Lansing. INDtPEIWtMCE VII Mcijer Retirement Communities Owned and Operated by Angeles Housing Concepts 2530 Marfitt East Lansing, MI 48823 CALL TODAY! (517) 337-0066 Rent Month-to-Month No Endowment Mcaiih Coiurai Coilett-McClelland The engagement of Cathy Collett to Michael McClelland, both of Westland, is announced. She is a graduate of Everett High School and Lansing Community College and is a registered dental hygienist for Newburgh Heights Dental Group. He is a graduate of Holt High School and Northwood Institute and is an engineer for Shared Medical Sytstems. The couple plan a May 1 wedding.

She is the daughter of Karlene and Douglas Collett of Lansing. He is the son of Mary Lou and Dale McClelland of Holt. Redinger-Thompson The engagement of Jodi Re-dinger of Lansing to Scott Thompson of Portland is announced. She attended Lansing Community College and works for the State Treasury. He works for ADL Systems.

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