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Contents 24 21ST CENTURY PARENTING

Preparing Kids for the Future

26 THE PRESENT IS THE FUTURE

28 FEEDING

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his month, we focus on children’s health, including ways we can help them to develop healthy habits. These can include instilling a taste for a variety of fruits and veggies from an early age, helping them learn where our food comes from and even not being fearful of trying a food that they’re not yet familiar with. Whether it be gardening, taking kids to the farmers’ market or around the produce aisle, bringing them to a community garden workday, explaining organics or however you choose to share, all are valuable life lessons. Preparing meals highlighting local, seasonal fresh veggies with them this summer is a great way to get started. Local veggies are at their peak flavor and texture and colors beckon young diners. Participating in the process can make it intriguing and interesting as they take ownership of dinner. Peggy Malecki Fresh beans are abundant right now—they come in fun colors of green, yellow, purple and more, and you can find so many creative ways to prep them. For a simple side, steam lightly until brilliantly colored, serve with salt and freshly cracked pepper, and perhaps toss lightly in some olive oil or butter. Chill green beans and serve up in a salad Niçoise or a mixed veggie bowl. Add some green beans to pasta. Look for a recipe for green beans with cilantro pesto, or green beans and chopped cilantro with garlic and olive oil. Maybe you’d prefer a classic Mediterranean green bean and tomato recipe, or even go old-school with cooked green beans sautéed in butter with whole grain breadcrumbs. Here’s my take on a favorite recipe that I found years ago in Vegetarian Times magazine. It works well for vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike. While the recipe calls for tempeh, you can swap out the protein to suit your taste. (If you prefer exact measurements, get the recipe at Tinyurl.com/VegetarianTempehRecipe.) Total cooking time is about 15 minutes, so it’s ideal for a quick summer meal. The basic recipe calls for beans, garlic, ginger and unsalted cashews. Get creative and add whatever you have available, such as cubed zucchini and halved cherry tomatoes. Toss in some coin-sliced carrots, strips of sweet pepper or even jalapeño if you like a little heat. I’m thinking cubed eggplant might be nice, as would garden-fresh broccoli or maybe thinly sliced red cabbage. The sauce is straightforward, yet requires a couple of specialty ingredients. If you prefer exact proportions, please follow the recipe. If you’re more freeform in your cooking, the measurements will vary by how many veggies you use and the amount of water in those veggies. Whisk together prepared hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy or tamari sauce, water and a thickener like arrowroot powder or cornstarch. I use a wok, but a large, heavy pot works. Sauté minced garlic and ginger in a hightemperature oil. Mix in the tempeh or other protein and sauce, tossing to coat. Add the veggies, followed by cashews and a dash of rice vinegar. Serve with steamed rice, udon or soba noodles. What are some of your favorite ways to involve kids and family in the kitchen? Please write to us at Editor@NAChicago.com to share your stories and favorite healthy summer veggie recipes. You never know—we may feature your recipe in an upcoming issue or on our website! So enjoy the summer! Get outside, visit a local natural area, go to a farmers’ market, visit the Lake and make some summer memories!

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fter years of providing personal training and health services in people’s homes, Jessica Nowak’s Evolution Bodywork is transitioning into a studio space within F.I.T. Boutique, located at 448 Lake Cook Road, in Deerfield, on September 3. Nowak believes in blending Eastern philosophies with Western practices for optimal health of the body, mind and soul. Nowak began her career more than 15 years ago as a personal trainer and yoga Jessica Nowak instructor, and currently holds multiple certifications in several disciplines, including personal training, yoga, Pilates, corrective exercise, Thai bodywork, reiki, trauma recovery yoga, Krav Maga and weight loss. Evolution Bodywork will continue to offer the wide variety of options it did in-home on a one-on-one and partner basis, with the addition of a Pilates Reformer for private sessions, as well as full access to the fitness machines and equipment within F.I.T. Boutique for personal training and rehabilitation clients. All services are offered as one flat rate per session per hour.

eggie Fest Chicago, now in its 13th year and one of the largest vegetarian food and wellness festivals in North America, has moved to a new location—Danada South Park at Navistar Drive, in Lisle. The two-day festival that drew record-breaking crowds from around the world in 2017 will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., August 10 and 11. Veggie Fest features incredible new vegetarian and vegan food booths in the international food court. The more than 20 prominent speakers on healthy living include Neal Barnard, M.D., adjunct associate professor at George Washington University School of Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine; Terry Mason, M.D., chief operating officer of the Cook County Department of Public Health; Arran Stephens, founder and CEO of Nature’s Path Organic; and John Salley, four-time NBA champion and vegan and wellness coach. Other highlights include food demos by restaurant owners, chefs, and authors; a children’s tent with face painting, kids’ parade, and crafts; live music from some of Chicago’s best bands; and more than 100 vendor booths on healthy living to explore.

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urple Sprout Cafe and Juice Bar co-founders Karim Raimbekov and Irina Kuznetsova will present a Mental Health & Nutrition Seminar featuring Premier Pro Wrestling world champion Ron Petoskey at 6:30 p.m., August 6, at the Illinois Beach Hotel and Fitness Center. There will also be a healthy dessert demo with samples of raw, vegan vanilla cheesecake and chocolate, as shown on the ABC Morning Show. Petoskey once suffered from anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder and addictions, but has become Ron Petoskey a certified personal trainer and a life coach helping many people. He will talk about how proper nutrition can help overcome mental ailments. Purple Sprout is a school of health that teaches about the benefits of organic, plant-based nutrition, provides nutritional/ ayurvedic consultations and healing/detox meal plans, and has a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Astrology Explains Current Social Crisis

he Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, in Des Plaines, will host a special presentation by David Birr: The Karma and Spiritual Destiny of the United States, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., August 24. He believes the current crisis in our society is clearly visible from astrological timing cycles and will discover what spiritual lessons we must collectively learn for America to heal its negative karma and fulfill her soul potential. Using astrology and insights from the Edgar Cayce readings and other spiritual sources, Birr will explore the karma and spiritual destiny of our nation and share what Edgar Cayce said about the ideal and spiritual purpose of America. Birr has been a student of astrology and the Edgar Cayce readings for more than 50 years, as well as a lecturer at national astrology and spiritual group conferences. Location: 259 E. Central Rd., Des Plaines. For more information, call 847-299-6535 or visit HolisticCenterChicago.com. See ad on page 43 and in the Community Resource Guide.

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he Light Being Wellness Center will present Call to Consciousness: The Second Session, from 2 to 6 p.m., on August 24. Part one encompasses Sirius Awakening and KemeTones Correspondences for Cosmic Self-Care. Each one of these sessions is an introduction to Kemetic (ancient African Egyptian) spirituality, including the cosmic forces of nature, the ancestral forces/gods and goddesses, their myths, chants, and other correspondences, such as celestial (astronomy and astrology), tuning forks, chakras, herbs, crystals, stones and gems. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive a KemeTones Cosmic Sound Healing demonstration or even a mini-tune-up. Part two includes Modern Strategies for Countering Racism and a discussion of the first KemeTones Cosmic Sound Healing 20 pages of the United demonstration Compensatory Code, by Neely Fuller, Jr., available at ProduceJustice.com. Buy tickets online at Sirius-Call-To-Consciousness-2.eventbrite.com or at door for $10. Location: 8008 S. Ellis Ave., Ste. 2, Chicago. For more information, call 773-571-1591 or visit tchiya.wordpress.com/2019/07/10/call-to-consciousness-1. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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National Prominent Buddhist Teacher to Speak in Chicago

en Kelsang Demo, a Kadampa Buddhist nun, will present Healthy, Happy & Harmonious - Building Positive Relationships, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., September 2, at Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago, in Wicker Park. Participants will learn how to cultivate better relationships through meditation and an exploration of modern Buddhist strategies, transform difficult relationships and strengthen positive ones. Demo is the New Kadampa TradiGen Kelsang Demo tion national spiritual director for the Midwest, and the resident teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center, in Washington, D.C. She demonstrates a wealth of practical knowledge and provides clear and inspiring teachings for people of all levels of interest. She states, “Modern Buddhism is a method for improving the quality of our human life through inner development. Our quality of life depends not upon external development or material progress, but upon the inner development of peace and happiness.” Admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Location: 2010 W. Pierce Ave., Chicago. Register at 708-763-0132 or MeditateInChicago.org. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

Theosophical Society in America Annual Festival

he TheosoFEST Mind Body Spirit Festival, to be held on 40 acres of beautiful grounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, features talks on meditation, Buddhism, holistic healing and more. There will be tasty, vegetarian food; a holistic marketplace showcasing more than 100 vendors; a festive Kids’ Korner; intuitive readings; labyrinth walks; tai chi and yoga; and more. There is also a world-class library, the Quest Book Shop and the Buddha Meditation Garden. The first Theosophical Society in America TheosoFEST was held in 1990, in conjunction with the Council for the Parliament of the World’s Religions. The festival grows in popularity each year, with around 3,000 people attending last year. The Theosophical Society was founded in 1875, in New York City, by Russian noblewoman Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and an American attorney, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, along with another attorney, William Quan Judge, and other individuals in search of ancient wisdom. Admission is free (lawn parking is $5). Location: 1926 N. Main St., Wheaton. For more information, visit Theosophical.org/theosofest. See ad on page 13.

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Rev. Dr. Clare Butterfield is Keynote Speaker at Green Team Summit

onprofit Faith in Place celebrates their 20th anniversary and the positive impact made possible by people of all faiths caring for the Earth with an energizing Green Team Summit on September 14 at the Field Museum, in Chicago. This gathering that will bring together hundreds of people from diverse faiths and walks of life across Illinois and the Midwest. Faith in Place founder Rev. Dr. Clare Butterfield will be the keynote speaker to remind us of the roots of this movement and inspire us to continue growing our efforts. Last year’s Summit drew a crowd of 500 people that were emboldened to make a positive difference by addressing environmental justice in their local faith communities and learning about ways in which to heal the Earth. Admission is free, lunch is $5. Preregister at FaithInPlace.org/getinvolved/register before 5 p.m., Sept. 11. For more information, visit FaithInPlace.org/get-involved/green-team-summit. See ad on page 16 and at NAChicago.com.

Mycelium Mysteries Mushroom Retreat

he third annual Women’s Mushroom Conference, Mycelium Mysteries, will be presented by Midwest Women’s Herbal from September 27 through 29 at Camp Helen Brachman, in Almond, Wisconsin. Two preconference intensive workshops are scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m., September 26, and 9 a.m. to noon, September 27, preceding the main retreat. There will be a marketplace, evening activities, keynote speakers and opportunities for networking and conversation. The retreat begins with an opening circle on Friday afternoon and ends with a closing circle on Sunday afternoon. Keynote speakers Katherine MacLean and Gina Rivers Contla will speak about groundbreaking topics such as mushrooms as guardians of the ecosystem, as well as allies for life’s transitions. Participants will find workshops for every level of experience on wild mushroom gathering and identification, fungal ecology, mushroom medicine and nutrition, ethnomycology, women’s roles in the herstory of fungi, mushroom arts and crafts, herbal wisdom and more. The conference is a place to share knowledge and get comfortable with using mycological skills in a supportive community. For more information, visit MidwestWomensHerbal.com. See ad on page 19.

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he Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program shines a spotlight on gender barriers women face in becoming homeowners. In Lake County, Tanya Duffie, a hardworking, single mother and her family, are building their home with Habitat at 10 Washington Terrace, in Waukegan, so she can become a homeowner. Habitat volunteers will install solar panels and dedicate the home at 9 a.m., September 14. The Duffie Habitat for Humanity house will be the first Women Build home with solar panels in the nation. The solar panel system is donated by The Sun Company, the first solely women-owned national energy company. Lisa Albrecht, the founder of All Bright Solar, designed the solar system. Sponsors include Habitat for Tanya Duffie Humanity Lake County, in partnership with Sysmex, Fortune Brands, The Sun Company, ReThink Electric, Go Green Wilmette, Elevate Energy, All Bright Solar, Grid Alternatives, the Kindling Group, and Carmaine Means of Drone Girl Photography.

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hole foods, plant-based advocate Jill Keb is conducting her annual Walk the Beach Retreat in South Haven, Michigan. It begins at 6 p.m., Oct. 18, and ends at 1 p.m., Oct. 27. Participants may come all or part of that time. They will learn the science behind weight loss and major disease prevention. Because space is limited, the time can be tailored to individual focus. Along with Keb, a certified food educator and Food for Life instructor for the Physician’s Committee For Responsible Medicine, other speakers will include lifestyle Jill Keb consultant, registered dietician, international speaker, author and teacher Evelyn Kissinger. The retreat includes filling, nutritious meals, hands-on cooking classes, daily walks and exercise, personal consultations and an easy meal plan for continued optimal health. All of the food at the event is suitable for dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan lifestyles.

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Acupuncture Made Convenient

irvana Naturopathics, in Deerfield, offers National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) Community-style auricular (ear) acupuncture for $35 in their waiting room. It’s helpful for people that have anxiety, stress, headaches and chronic pain. Five needles in each ear provide treatment for the whole body. These treatments reduce stress and anxiety; uplift depressive feelings; help with insomnia/difficulty sleeping; relax the mind from overthinking; provide a general sense of well-being; and reduce pain and muscle tension. Benefits of NADA include reduced cravings for alcohol and drugs, including nicotine; minimized withdrawal symptoms; increased calmness, better sleep and less agitation; relief from stress and emotional trauma; an easier connection with counseling; and a discovery of inner quiet and strength. Location: 707 Lake Cook Rd., Ste. 100, Deerfield. For more information and to make appointments, call 847-715-9044 or visit NirvanaNaturopathics.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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asmin Reflexology has relocated to a new location in the near northwest suburb of Norridge, close to I-90 and I-294, convenient to public transportation, and parking is free. In-home reflexology treatments are also available. Owner Jasmin Jahal offers 60- or 90-minute sessions. Sixty minutes is $60 (feet only or both hands and feet), or $90 for 90 minutes (both hands and feet). Sessions are available by appointment only. Jahal is a member of the Reflexology Association of America. In addition to her office and in-home practice, she also provides reflexology sessions for retirement communities and cancer wellness centers. Her philosophy is to provide healthy, holistic healing through happy feet. Reflexology decreases Jasmin Jahal pain, revitalizes energy, increases circulation and improves sleep. It also addresses rheumatoid arthritis, chronic back pain, allergies, plantar fasciitis, migraines, autoimmune disorders and reproductive issues such as fertility, pregnancy and menopause. For more information and appointments, call 773-979-5351 or visit BloomN2Wellness.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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Eat Plants to Live Longer At least one-third of early deaths could be prevented if people moved to a largely plant-based diet, prominent scientists from Harvard University Medical School have calculated. An international initiative, “Food in the Anthropocene,” published in the medical journal The Lancet, linked plant-based diets not only to improved health worldwide, but also to global sustainability. The report advocates a diet high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes and nuts, and low in red meat, sugar and refined grains. “Unhealthy diets pose a greater risk to morbidity and mortality than does unsafe sex, and alcohol, drug and tobacco use combined,” it concludes. 14

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Montmorency tart cherries, first discovered by Roman legionnaires along the Black Sea, have been shown to have potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, according to scientists. Now a study from the UK’s University of Hertfordshire published in the Journal of Functional Foods has found that the cherries can mitigate factors that lead to metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases the risk of stroke, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Just two hours after being given cherries in the form of juice or capsules, subjects showed significantly decreased systolic blood pressure, and insulin levels were significantly lower after one and three hours compared to those given a placebo.

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Eggs should only be a now and then thing, the latest research from Northwestern Medicine, in Chicago, indicates. The new study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, looked at pooled data on 29,615 U.S. racially and ethnically diverse adults with an average of more than 17 years of follow up. It found that for every 300 milligrams (mg) of dietary cholesterol eaten per day, risk of death from heart disease increases by 17 percent and mortality from any cause increases by 18 percent. One large egg has a whopping 186 mg of cholesterol in the yolk, and eating three to four eggs a week increases heart disease mortality by 6 percent and all-cause mortality by 8 percent. Frank Hu, M.D., at the Harvard School of Public Health, comments that low to moderate intake of eggs can be included as part of a healthy eating pattern, but they are not essential. Dietary cholesterol also comes from red meat, processed meat and high-fat dairy products such as butter and whipped cream.

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How To Optimize Your Brain Function Does your child struggle in school with learning or focusing? Is a parent’s short-term memory gone and you’re wondering what the future holds? Do you feel like you are working longer and harder just to keep up at work?

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he brain can suffer from many different disorders that can be classified into four broad groupings: Traumatic (stroke, traumatic brain injury, coma, chemo-brain, global ischemia); Neurodegenerative (dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, Huntington’s, CTE); Neurodevelopmental (Autism, ADD, ADHD); and Psychiatric (depression, anxiety, addiction, insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder). There is evidence that all these seemingly diverse conditions can be beneficially affected by three interventions: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), Photobiomodulation (PBM) and Neurofeedback (NF).

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is an important treatment to promote healing of the brain and reduce inflammation, as both are necessary for optimal brain function. HBOT uses a pressurized chamber to enhance blood flow to the brain. Before and after brain SPECT imaging studies of people who have undergone HBOT show remarkable improvement in blood flow to the brain. Adequate blood flow in the brain is vital for mental health. SPECT scans that show low blood flow to the brain have been associated with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, suicide, anxiety, substance abuse and learning disabilities. Low blood flow is the number one brain imaging predictor that a person will develop Alzheimer’s disease. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can increase the risk of anxiety, panic attacks, psychosis, PTSD, ADHD, learning disabilities, depression and more. Concussions are a major growing concern. There are devastating and long-lasting effects, even from one concussion. A recent study in Medical Gas Research reports benefits and demonstrated improvement in 21 of 25 neurocognitive test measures that were observed after 40 HBOT sessions. A study published in the Journal of World Neurosurgery 2017 stated that HBOT was able to significantly diminish TBI-induced depression-like behavior, through its antiinflammatory effects in the brain.

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Another powerful intervention is Photobiomodulation (PBM) which utilizes near-infrared (NIR) light energy to stimulate brain cells (neurons) to generate more energy and undergo self-repair to stimulate, heal, regenerate and protect tissue that has either been injured, is degenerating, or else is at risk of dying. This activity takes place within the mitochondria of neurons through an enzyme called cytochrome c oxidase. This enzyme accepts and converts photonic energy into cellular energy (ATP) and other gene transcription factors leading to repair and regeneration. PBM increases blood flow and reduces inflammation, as well. There is evidence that PBM activates microglial function which remove amyloid protein from the brain. PBM can also be used for cognitive enhancement in normal healthy brains. These pulsed NIR photons are transmitted through the cranium to the cerebral cortex through a comfortable transcranial headset worn for 20 minutes a few times a week or daily. There is also an intranasal applicator that sends pulsed NIR photons through the intranasal channel to the brain’s ventral areas. Photobiomodulation has been used for almost 50 years, but is increasing in use and popularity as researchers at teaching institutions such as Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical school are seeing the positive outcomes from treatment.

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Brainwave activity affects brain function and emotional well-being, and should also be assessed. It is also advantageous to find a practitioner that offers neurofeedback with Brainwave PhotoStim. Research conducted at Johns Hopkins University has found that people that suffer with learning, focusing or memory have abnormal brainwaves in certain areas of the brain. Psychology Today has documented research detailing that quantitative electroencephalography “brain maps” have shown that people with ADD have elevated delta brainwaves, while those that suffer from depression have elevated alpha brainwaves. Those with anxiety may have elevated beta brainwaves, while those suffering from memory loss usually have decreased theta brainwaves. Training the brain with EEG auditory and visual feedback by simply watching a movie guides the brain into producing new efficient brainwave patterns.

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Quit Smoking to Avoid Rheumatoid Arthritis Stopping smoking has the long-term benefit of reducing the risk of developing seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by 37 percent over 30 years, say researchers from Brigham and Womenâ€™s Hospital, in Boston. The study was based on data from the 230,000 women that participated in two longitudinal Nursesâ€™ Health Studies, and focused on the 969 women that developed seropositive RA. Risk began to go down about five years after women quit smoking and continued to decrease the longer they stayed non-smokers. Patients with seropositive RA generally have more severe disease manifestations, including joint deformities and disability.

Walk or Run to Keep Blood Vessels and Brains Young Running novices that trained for six months and then ran their first marathon actually reversed the aging of major blood vesselsâ€” and older and slower people benefitted most, report researchers at University College London. The study of 139 healthy firsttime marathon runners, ages 21 to 69, was presented at the 2019 European Society of Cardiology Congress. It found that those first-timers reduced their arterial age by four years and their stroke risk by 10 percent over their lifetime. In another study presented at the Congress that was based on data from 605 heart failure patients, researchers reported that those walking the farthest in a six-minute test, indicating better fitness, were significantly less likely to have the cognitive impairment that afflicts 67 percent of patients with heart failure.

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Science Backs Acupuncture for Pain by Ryan Lombardo Recent studies have shown acupuncture to be more effective than painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants and physical therapy for relieving back pain in both short- and long-term cases. One study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed, “Those who got any of the acupuncture treatments were more likely than those getting usual care to have a ‘meaningful’ improvement in the dysfunction scale, which reflects the ability to engage in activities of daily living. Overall, 60 percent of the acupuncture-treated patients, but just 39 percent of the usual-care group patients, had meaningful improvements in dysfunction… those in the acupuncture group being able to do more daily activities such as going to social functions or performing household tasks.” Patients in the acupuncture group were still showing improvement up to one year after treatment. This is big news for those looking to get back to normal life after suffering from the debilitating effects of back pain. Even physicians at the Mayo Clinic are supporting acupuncture for back pain. A recent post to a question on the “Expert Answers” section of their website states, “When performed properly by trained practitioners, acupuncture has proved to be an effective therapy for back pain. Several studies have found that acupuncture can help reduce chronic back pain and improve daily function.” Another study review of 33 studies and more than 2,100 patients was performed at the University of Maryland Medical Center and found, “For people with chronic low back pain, this analysis shows that acupuncture is clearly effective in providing considerable pain relief… The research also showed that acupuncture provided true pain relief. The benefit was not just due to the placebo effect.” Oriental medicine theories are the same as they have been for 4,000 years, and medical research is providing contemporary scientific support. Ryan Lombardo, DAOM, L.Ac., ABAAHP, BCIM, offers wellness consultations, acupuncture, supplement counseling and more at FreshSkin Medical Spa & Wellness Center, located at 595 Elm Place, Ste. 208, in Highland Park. For appointments and more information, call 847-681-8821 or visit MyFreshSkin.com. See ads on page 5, 39 and in the Community Resource Guide.

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Long considered to be geologically inactive, our 4.6billion-year-old moon is showing signs of tectonic activity via seismometers deployed between 1969 and 1972 during the NASA Apollo program. Although some “moonquakes” have been recorded near cliff-like fault scarps on the surface, they may be caused by the irregular gravitational effects of orbiting the more massive Earth or extreme temperature differences created by sunlight in the vacuum of space. Employing more sensitive equipment has been proposed for future missions to assist in choosing potential colonization sites. Chicago

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Climate change has inspired farmers to turn to regenerative agriculture, which pulls carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and stores it in their soil. Regenerative agriculture incorporates the practices of planting trees, cover cropping, no-till farming and rotational grazing. As the groundswell of support grows, 250 soil health bills have been introduced in state and federal legislatures in the last two years. At a U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee climate change hearing, Nebraska soybean farmer Matthew Rezac said that keeping soil healthy, not just reducing greenhouse gas emissions, was a key part of what farmers could do to cool a warming planet. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, the bills have different justifications, but they all focus on soil health. As disastrous floods and drought sweep away farmland, the idea that regenerative agriculture could make for more productive farming is gaining traction.

Fluorescent Findings

Artificial Light Tied to Inflammation Fluorescent lighting is one of the most common sources of artificial light, but new research from Texas State University suggests there may be unexpected consequences at the genetic level. Team member Ronald B. Walter says, “Over the past 60 years, we have increasingly relied on artificial light sources that emit much narrower wavelength spectrums than does the sun. Yet, little research has been conducted to determine gene expression consequences, if any, from use of common artificial light sources.” Their findings, published in the online journal Genes, show increased inflammation in tissue and organs and increased immune response in the subject animals, regardless of whether the species is primarily active in the day or night.

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Critical habitat is threatened for 12 coral species in Florida, the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean, while all corals worldwide are experiencing dramatic declines due to the impacts of climate change, pollution and overfishing. The Center for Biological Diversity, a Tucson-based nonprofit focused on species protection, intends to file a lawsuit against the federal government for failing to protect coral habitat as required under the Endangered Species Act. Benefits of securing a critical habitat designation from the National Marine Fisheries Service include improved water quality throughout the coastal zone, limits on overfishing, protection of spawning grounds, reduced impact from development and dredging, and reduced human pressures on thousands of species that inhabit the reefs. Nearly 30 percent of all corals have already been lost to warming ocean temperatures and ocean acidification due to greenhouse gas pollution; scientists predict that the rest could be gone by the end of the century without help.

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It’s well established that air pollution’s poisons and particles shorten lives, impair learning and increase risk for dementia. Now, a study published this spring in JAMA Psychiatry, which followed 2,232 children in Britain for 18 years, has found significant associations between exposure to air pollution and psychotic experiences during adolescence. Air pollution is believed to be responsible for 7 million deaths per year globally, according to the World Health Organization.

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reversed course without explanation, greenlighting the Rosemont copper mine proposed by Canadian mining company Hudbay Minerals in Arizona’s Santa Rita mountains, 30 miles from Tucson. The Corps approved Rosemont’s Clean Water Act permit this spring after recommending its denial more than two years earlier. Environmentalists, local leaders and indigenous people are suing over the violation of this environmentally sensitive habitat. The Tohono O’odham, Pascua Yaqui and Hopi tribes consider the land sacred. The Cienega Aquifer will be severely impacted by a conical pit a mile wide and up to 2,900 feet deep. Tailings will cover miles of streams and trucks would haul an estimated 50 daily shipments of copper concentrate down the adjacent twolane highway. 20

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On Earth Day, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags in retail stores that goes into effect next March. It’s estimated that New York uses 23 billion plastic bags every year, with 50 percent ending up in landfills and around cities and waterways. New York is the third state in which plastic bags are illegal, after California and Hawaii.

Solar panels currently generate only about 1 percent of our nation’s energy needs, but new research from the federal National Renewable Energy Laboratory shows that installation of “floatovoltaics”— floating, electricitygenerating photovoltaic panels—on only one-fourth of our manmade reservoirs would generate about 10 percent of U.S. energy needs without taking up valuable real estate. Floatovoltaics cost less to install than traditional, landbased solar panels because there’s no need to clear land or treat soil, and research shows that the natural cooling effect of the water below can boost the solar panels’ power production by up to 22 percent. Of the approximately 100 current floatovoltaic installations, only seven are in the U.S., mostly at wineries in California and water treatment facilities. About 80 percent are in Japan, where limited land and roof space make water-based solar panels especially suitable.

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August is prime time for camping out in the woods or at a music festival. Communing with nature or enjoying the beat outdoors for extended periods can stress the environment—but with proper planning, it doesn’t have to. The Association of Independent Festivals has launched its Take Your Tent Home campaign in the UK, according to Treehugger.com. The group is urging concertgoers to not discard their tents at venues and retailers to stop marketing camping gear as intended for single-use; festival organizers also have been asked to eliminate singleuse cups, bottles and straws. In America, MindBodyGreen.com reports that carbon credits are being offered to help offset trips to and from Lollapalooza, in Chicago, from August 1 to 4. Pickathon, taking place on the same days outside Portland, Oregon, will have a free bike parking lot, as well as a dedicated shuttle for cars, plus no single-use serving ware. ChasingGreen.org advises campers to look for tents and related products made with recycled material and natural fibers like hemp, cotton, coconut husks and bamboo. Marmot, Lafuma, Sierra Designs and The North

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Rare Habitat Hosts Unusual Species The U.S. Department of Agriculture (fs.usda.gov/midewin) Forest Service – Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie and the Chicago Botanic Garden (ChicagoBotanic.org) are partnering in the Plants of Concern (PlantsOfConcern.org) program to monitor Isoetes butleri (limestone quillwort), an Illinois endangered plant, and other types of Midwest “Plants of Concern.” Monitors comprise both volunteers and staff. The plant resides in one of the rarest prairie community types in the world: dolomite prairie. Creating habitat for native Illinois prairie plants is essential to the mission of the Midewin. Midewin was established by the Illinois Land Conservation Act in 1996 for four purposes, including providing habitat for native Illinois prairie plants. There are about 1,000 acres of dolomite prairie on the Midewin. At the core of dolomite prairie is magnesium-rich dolomitic limestone that is home to specialized plants evolved to take advantage of poor, shallow soils. In some places, bedrock is exposed in wide expanses. Prairie grasses and plants on dolomite prairie grow less densely and shorter than in other prairie ecoscapes. For instance, big bluestem reaches only about three-feet-tall, whereas in other parts of the Midewin, it can grow as high as six or seven feet. The hinderance of growth of more deep-rooting prairie plants allows for growth of some of the rarest of prairie species. Other rare native plant species of dolomite prairie are leafy prairie clover (Dalia foliosa), limestone hedge-hyssop (Gratiola quartermainiae), prickly pear cactus (Opuntia humifusa) and others. Rare birds like the king rail, yellow rail, black-necked stilt and others are sometimes seen on dolomite prairie. Rare insects, like the redveined leaf hopper, are able to thrive. Volunteers monitor for the rare plants in hot conditions and sometimes in areas with mud and puddles. Midewin Restoration Technician Grace Wu points to limestone quillwort (isoetes butleri) These conditions are best for monitoring because they coincide with the growing in dolomite prairie on the USDA Forest Service – Midewin National Tallgrass highest plant growth. “The dolomite prairie is always interesting,” says Gail Prairie. Limestone quillwort is one of the Pyndus, who has been involved in the rare plant species staff and volunteers with Plants of Concern project as a volunMidewin and the Chicago Botanic Garden teer since 2003. are working in a partnership to protect. Photo by Veronica Hinke / USDA Forest For more information, visit fs.fed.us. Service Midewin NTP.

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oday’s children have more opportunities to change the world than ever before. Teenagers are organizing global activism movements, LEGO lovers are mastering robotics and young entrepreneurs are launching successful businesses before they’re old enough to drive. But for Mom and Dad, this fastpaced, technology-driven childhood looks drastically different from their own. To help kids thrive, parents must learn to mindfully embrace today’s modern advances without losing sight of timeless virtues and skills such as kindness, creativity and critical thinking.

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After-school hours used to be filled with outdoor free play in which kids independently developed their natural capabilities as self-learners and creative problemsolvers. The Children & Nature Network has reported that just 6 percent of children ages 9 to 13 play outside on their own. Instead, stress and anxiety are on the rise in our competitive culture as many kids attempt to balance heavy homework loads with an overflowing schedule of extracurricular activities. With the ability to connect to the world at our fingertips, Thomas Murray, director of innovation for Future Ready Schools, in Washington, D.C., notes that devices can also disconnect us from those right next to us. “It’s a massive struggle to find balance and mindfulness, but it’s vitally important. How often do we see an AP [advanced placement] kid that is falling apart emotionally? As parents, we need to recognize that kids have a lot on their plate—more than ever before.” 24 24

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Salt Lake City-based Courtney Carver, author of Soulful Simplicity: How Living with Less Can Lead to So Much More, worries that parents are creating résumés for a life their children probably don’t want. On her BeMoreWithLess.com website, she focuses on living with less clutter, busyness and stress to simplify life and discover what really matters. “It’s challenging to maintain close connections when we’re overwhelmed with what’s in our inbox, or on Instagram or what the kids are looking at online,” she says. On her own journey to practical minimalism, she gained a greater sense of presence with her daughter. “When you can pay attention to a conversation and not feel distracted and antsy, especially with young kids, that is everything,” says Carver.

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The ubiquity of digital devices is a defining difference between today’s youth and that of their elders, making it difficult for parents to relate and know how to set boundaries. As senior parenting editor at nonprofit Common Sense Media,

It’s a massive struggle to find balance and mindfulness, but it’s vitally important. How often do we see an AP [advanced placement] kid that is falling apart emotionally? ~Thomas Murray

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Caroline Knorr helps parents make sense of what’s going on in their kids’ media lives. “We can think of media as a ‘super peer’: When children are consuming it, they’re looking for cues on how to behave and what’s cool and what’s normal.” Parents need to be the intermediary so they can counterbalance the external messages with their own family’s values. Today’s devices are persuasive and addictive. “As parents, we need to set boundaries, model good digital habits and help

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kids to self-regulate more—which is our ultimate goal,” Knorr says. To raise good digital citizens, Richard Culatta, CEO of International Society for Technology in Education, in Arlington, Virginia, believes conversations about device use shouldn’t end with screen time limits and online safety. “Ask kids if their technology use is helping them be more engaged and find more meaning in the world or is it pulling them out of the world that they’re in,” he says. “Talk about how to use technology to improve the community around you, recognize true and false info, be involved in democratic processes and making your voice heard about issues you care about.” Parents are often uncomfortable with their kids socializing digitally, but Culatta encourages the introduction of interactive media sooner rather than later, so they understand how to engage with the world online before they are old enough to have social media accounts. Geocaching, which uses GPS-enabled devices to treasure hunt, and citizen science apps provide family-friendly opportunities to engage in both outdoor activities and online communities. “The majority of our kids will need these digital communication skills to be able to work with anyone at any time,” says Murray. He’s witnessed the impact of connecting classrooms around the world, observing, “When students learn to navigate time zones and language barriers to communicate and collaborate, they see that they can solve the world’s problems together.”

Raising Innovators

“The world doesn’t care how much our children know; what the world cares about is what they do with what they know,” says Tony Wagner, senior research fellow at the Learning Policy Institute, an education research and policy nonprofit in Palo Alto, California. In his latest book, Most Likely to Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for The Innovation Era, he emphasizes the importance of creative problem-solving and the joy of discovery, especially as more jobs become automated. “We’re born with a temperament of creative problem solvers. But then something happens. The longer

We need to create an intentional family culture where virtues like kindness and respect are talked about, modeled, upheld, celebrated and practiced in everyday life. ~Thomas Lickona kids are in school, the fewer questions they ask, the more they worry about getting the right answer and fewer and fewer think of themselves as creative in any way,” he says. “Instead of listening and regurgitating, kids need to learn how to find and be a critical consumer of information,” says Murray. Fewer employers are asking for college transcripts—including Google—as they discover the disconnect between what students are taught and what innovative skills they actually need.

While most schools are slow to adapt to the modern needs of the future workforce, parents can proactively foster the entrepreneurial spirit and discourage a fear of failure at home by offering safe opportunities for risk-taking and independence. After speaking extensively with compelling young innovators around the world, Wagner discovered that their parents explicitly encouraged three things: play, passion and purpose. Their children were provided with many opportunities to explore new interests, as well as to learn from their mistakes. “The parents intuitively understood that more important than IQ is grit, perseverance and tenacity. You don’t develop that when Mom is yelling at you to practice; you develop it because you have a real interest.” To create a culture of innovation, Murray encourages teachers and parents to get to know the interests, passions and strengths of today’s children “and prove to them every day that they matter.” When that interest blossoms into a passion, it can lead to a deeper sense of purpose and a desire to make a difference. According to Wagner, this happens when parents and teachers instill one simple, but profound moral lesson, “We are not here on this Earth primarily and only to serve ourselves; we have some deep, profound obligation to give back and to serve others.”

PARENT RESOURCES

Common Sense Media (CommonSenseMedia.org) provides education and advocacy to families to promote safe technology and media for children. They provide independent, age-based, media reviews for TV shows and movies. Each detailed review includes pertinent information for parents, plus talking points to foster critical thinking skills. Let Grow (LetGrow.org) seeks to restore childhood resilience by pushing back on

overprotection, and shows concern that even with the best intentions, society has taught a generation to overestimate danger and underestimate their own ability to cope. Its programs work with schools and parents to give kids more of the independence to do the things their parents did on their own as children—bike to a friend’s house, make themselves a meal or simply play unsupervised in the front yard.

The Choose Love Movement (JesseLewisChooseLove.org) offers a free social

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In a culture that is obsessed with selfies and threatened by cyberbullies, it’s a tough task for parents to teach compassion and kindness. “We need to create an intentional family culture where virtues like kindness and respect are talked about, modeled, upheld, celebrated and practiced in everyday life. What we do over and over gradually shapes our character, until it becomes second nature—part of who we are,” says Thomas Lickona, Ph.D., a developmental psychologist and education professor emeritus at the State University of New York College at Cortland, and author of How to Raise Kind Kids: And Get Respect, Gratitude, and a Happier Family in the Bargain. Sesame Workshop’s 2016 Kindness Study found that 70 percent of parents worry that the world is an unkind place for their kids, but Scarlett Lewis believes it’s all in our mind, saying, “When you choose love, you transform how you see the world from a scary and anxiety-producing When you choose love, place to a loving and you transform how you see welcoming one.” the world from a scary and After losing her anxiety-producing place to 6-year-old son Jesse a loving and welcoming one. in the horrific Sandy Hook Elementary ~Scarlett Lewis School shooting, she attributed the tragedy to an angry thought in the mind of the shooter. Her compassion fueled the founding of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement to educate and encourage individuals to choose loving thoughts over angry ones. “Although we can’t always choose what happens to us, we can always choose how to respond,” she says. The evidencebased Choose Love Enrichment Program teaches children to live a life with courage and gratitude, practice forgiveness and be compassionate individuals. While we don’t want to overwhelm kids with all the evils in the world, Lickona notes that it is valuable to make them aware of human suffering and how we can help. “Cultivate the belief that we’re all members of a single human family. Teach [them] that one of the most important ways to show gratitude for the blessings in our life is to give back.”

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e are in the season of fresh fruits and vegetables, abundant with superfoods and antioxidant-rich produce that thrive in the summer weather. During this time, I always indulge in these seasonal benefits, but some teens may not see the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. When we are growing up, many things influence the adults we will become. Often, we are so caught up in SAT scores, college applications and maintaining relationships that we forget about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and don’t realize that failing to be concerned with proper self-care can be extremely impactful. Epigenetics studies how external factors, such as diet, exercise and environment, can potentially affect the expression of our inheritable genes. What we do in childhood and young adulthood can possibly impact not only our future health, but also the health that we pass on to our children. Studies are exploring how substances like curcumin, resveratrol and polyphenols from green tea, apples, coffee and other sources might modulate biochemical pathways and have effects on future health outcomes. In order to be well, we must not only have concern for our dietary health, but also our mental health. Last

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teaching it along with reading, writing and arithmetic in kindergarten. When we cook, we’re in control of the ingredients’ quality and flavor. Plus, cooking together creates parent-child bonding. Invite children to help plan and prepare family meals and school lunches. (Remember to slip a note inside a child’s lunch box with a few words of love and encouragement.)

Visit the library. From simple children’s stories about food adventures to basic cookbooks, libraries open up a world of inspiration and culinary exploration. Find stories about seasonal foods to prepare with a child.

Feeding Healthy Habits A 10-Step Guide for Helping Children Thrive by Melinda Hemmelgarn

t’s not easy raising children in today’s media-saturated landscape. From TV and video games to internet and mobile devices, our kids are exposed to a steady stream of persuasive marketing messages promoting low-nutrient junk foods. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychological Association warn that media’s pervasive influence over children’s food preferences increase their risk for poor nutrition, obesity and chronic diseases later in life. Protecting children against marketing forces may seem like an uphill battle, but these strategies can help provide a solid foundation for good health.

Teach children to be media savvy. Andrea Curtis, Toronto-

based author of Eat This! How Fast-Food Marketing Gets You to Buy Junk (and how to fight back), says, “Kids don’t want to be duped.” By showing children how the food industry tricks them into buying foods that harm their bodies and the Earth, we can turn kids into food detectives that reject processed foods and sugary drinks. 28

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Feed children’s curiosity about where food comes from. Take

children to farmers’ markets and U-pick farms; organic growers reduce exposure to harmful pesticide residues. Kids that might turn up their noses at supermarket spinach tend to eat it in bunches when they’ve helped grow, harvest and prepare it. That’s the story behind Sylvia’s Spinach, a children’s book by Seattle-based author Katherine Pryor.

Introduce children to the rewards of gardening. Connie

Liakos, a registered dietitian based in Portland, Oregon, and the author of How to Teach Nutrition to Kids, recommends introducing children to the magic of planting seeds and the joy of caring for a garden—even if it’s simply a pot of herbs on a sunny windowsill or a small plot in a community garden.

Teach children how to cook.

Teresa Martin, a registered dietitian based in Bend, Oregon, says learning how to cook frees us from being “hostage to the food industry.” She believes cooking is such an essential life skill that we should be

Prioritize family meals. Chil-

dren that eat with their families are better nourished, achieve greater academic success and are less likely to participate in risky behaviors. Family meals provide time to share values, teach manners and enjoy caring conversations. To foster peace and harmony at the table, Liakos advises families to “keep emotion out of eating, and allow children control over how much they eat.” Establish rules banning criticism, arguing and screens (TV, phones) during mealtime.

Reject dieting. Weighing, sham-

ing and putting children on restrictive diets is a recipe for developing eating disorders. Instead of stigmatizing children by calling them “obese”, Liakos emphasizes creating healthy eating and activity habits for the entire family. Children may overeat for many reasons, including stress or boredom. Pay attention to sudden weight gain, which could be an indication that something is wrong, she says.

Find or create a “tribe” of like-minded parents. Set up play

groups with parents that share similar values. Advocate together for improved school food policies, establish a school garden or plan group field trips.

Spend more time in nature.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends one hour of daily physical activity. Locate parks and hiking or biking

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Keep emotion out of eating, and allow children control over how much they eat. ~Connie Liakos trails to strengthen children’s innate love for their natural world. According to research at the University of Illinois, spending time in nature also helps reduce symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Protect children’s sleep. The

American Academy of Pediatrics advises against TVs, computers and smartphones in children’s bedrooms. Children, depending on their age, need eight to12 hours of undisturbed sleep each night to support physical and mental health, and help prevent obesity. Remember that our children are hungriest for parental time, love and support. Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “Food Sleuth,” is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer, speaker and syndicated radio host based in Columbia, Missouri. Contact her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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RECIPES FROM A FARM KITCHEN:

Stone Fruits with Almonds, Chèvre, Ricotta and Honey Yields: 4-6 servings ½ cup blanched whole almonds 2 Tbsp almond oil or extra-virgin olive oil 4 oz fresh goat cheese (chevre), room temperature 4 oz fresh ricotta cheese 5-6 apricots and two handfuls of sweet cherries (pitted) 3 Tbsp wildflower or orange-blossom honey

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Heat almonds and oil in a skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until almonds are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

ummer is a time of savoring intense flavors—the sweet, tangy flavors of stone fruit, the subtly sweet, rich flavors of tomatoes and peppers—enjoying the beauty of the harvest and keeping meal preparations simple. Here are a few recipes where the fruit flavors and vegetable colors shine,” says Jen Miller, of Prairie Wind Family Farm, in Grayslake.

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Yields: 1 Pizza, 4 servings 1 refrigerated pizza dough 4 Tbsp garlic-flavored olive oil or regular olive oil 2 tomatoes, quartered 1 bell pepper, sliced 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into ½ -inch-thick pieces (about 1¾ cups) 4 scallions, thinly sliced 8 oz grated cheese (use any combination of mozzarella, fontina, parmesan) 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil Position 1 rack in top third of oven and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 425° F. Unroll pizza dough and place on heavy large baking sheet. Press or stretch to 13 x 9-inch rectangle. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil. Toss tomatoes, bell pepper, zucchini, and onion with remaining 3 tablespoons oil in large bowl. 30

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Stir together cheeses, then mound on a platter, making a small well in the center with the back of a spoon.

Arrange vegetables on large rimmed baking sheet.

Surround with fruits and toasted almonds. Drizzle honey into center of cheese.

Place pizza crust on top rack in oven and vegetables on bottom rack.

Recipes courtesy of Jen Miller, of Prairie Wind Family Farm, which grows a wide variety of certified organic vegetables and pasture-raised hens for eggs, and provides fresh fruit to CSA members, delivered to north and western suburban locations, and area farmers’ markets. For more information, a schedule of farm events and to sign up for this year’s harvest, visit PrairieWindFamilyFarm.com.

Bake until pizza crust is golden brown and vegetables are softened and brown in spots, about 13 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle crust with cheese and top with vegetables. Top with basil and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.

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Roasted Vegetable Pizza

Using a slotted spoon, transfer almonds to a plate to cool; discard oil.

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RECIPE FROM THE Illinois Farmers Market Association

Summertime Berry Dessert

here is nothing like summer in the Midwest, when farmers’ markets are brimming with a full variety of fresh produce. Mid-summer is also fresh fruit season. “I cannot get enough blueberries. Each year, I buy and freeze about 25 pounds of blueberries to be sure I have the wonderful goodness of berries all year long. And you can add blueberries to just about anything; yogurt, salads or just eat by the handful,” says Janie Maxwell, executive director of the Illinois Farmers Market Association. “I do love blueberry desserts, as well. This recipe is a slightly different take on fruit crumble. It can be made with fresh or frozen berries, and if the berries are local, fresh and sweet, there is no reason to add the typical flour, sugar or lemon juice to the berries! Just make the crumble topping and add to the blueberries. I prefer to mix the topping into the berries, so every bite is the wonderful combination of berries and topping,” she notes.

Blueberry Crumble Yields: 6-8 servings 8 cups fresh or frozen (do not thaw) berries-raspberries and blackberries work well separately or in a combination 1 cup flour ½ cup brown sugar ¾ cup rolled oats 1 tsp cinnamon ½ cup butter, melted

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Summer allows families opportunities to enjoy indoor and outdoor cooking. To bake this recipe, preheat oven to 375° F or preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.

Summer Herbed Carrots “Get the most out of your summer garden by making this easy and delicious Herbed Carrot recipe. Growing summer herbs can be visually appealing, along with flavorful. Many of the common herbs like oregano, basil, parsley and chives grow well in the Midwest, either planted in a patio pot or the summer backyard garden. Enjoy fresh herbs all summer long and help your health flourish,” says Tiffany Hinton, health coach and founder of GF Mom Certified. Yields: 4 to 6 servings

For oven baking, prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper. For outdoor cooking, wrap ingredients in heavy-duty grilling foil pouch by folding over sides of foil sheet to create a boat or envelope shape. Keep on grill rack away from direct flame while cooking. Mix all ingredients together, except the chives and parmesan. Roast in the oven or grill rack for 25 to 30 minutes until the carrots are soft and slightly brown. Remove from cooking source and top with fresh chives and parmesan. Tiffany Hinton is a mom, business owner, author, speaker, functional medicine-certified health coach and gluten-free lifestyle expert. Connect on social media @gfmomcertifed.

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Simply Wild Summer Recipe Garlic Mustard Pesto on Crisp-Creamy Polenta Yields: 4 servings Leda Meredith, author of The Forager’s Feast: How to Identify, Gather, and Prepare Wild Edibles, says, “Wild food aficionados may roll their eyes when they see that I’m including this recipe because pesto is used as the go-to recipe for this plant so often that it’s become a cliché. But there’s a reason for that: it’s really, really good. “You can toss garlic mustard pesto with pasta, of course, but a spoonful added to soup just before serving is also wonderful, as is a smear of it on focaccia or toast. My favorite way to enjoy garlic mustard pesto is on pan-fried polenta that is crispy on the outside and creamy within.” 2 cups fresh garlic mustard leaves and tender stems 3 Tbsp walnuts or pine nuts, chopped 1 tsp garlic, minced (wild or cultivated) ¼ cup Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 Tbsp butter 8 slices (½-inch-thick) cooked polenta Put the garlic mustard leaves, nuts and garlic into the blender or food processor. Pulse until the leaves are chopped. Add the cheese. With the motor running, add ½ cup of oil a little at a time until the mixture is well blended, but not completely smooth. (You want a bit of texture from the nuts and greens to remain.) Heat the butter and 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the polenta slices. (You can use the precooked polenta that comes out of a tube, or if you cooked some from scratch, spread it out ½-inch thick on a baking sheet and refrigerate until sliceable.) Don’t try to move the polenta slices until they’ve browned on the bottom side. You’ll

know that’s happened when they dislodge easily. Use a spatula to flip them over and brown the other side. Plate two slices per person, with the garlic mustard pesto spread on top. Serve hot or at room temperature. Tip: If you want to keep this pesto in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to six months, blanch the garlic mustard greens in boiling water for 20 seconds, then immediately run them under cold water or dip them in an ice bath. Squeeze out as much water as you can, then proceed with the recipe. This blanching step prevents the pesto from losing its bright green color and turning brown in cold storage.

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sin State Cranberry Growers Association (WisCran.org). The harvest process involves flooding the marsh (on the East Coast they are called bogs) with water and “combing” the vine with harvesting gear to loosen the fruit, which then floats to the top to create these vibrant pools of color.

Creative Cranberry Cuisine

Plan a Fall

Cranberry Road Trip by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko

hake up your a Wisconsin fall road trip this year and trade apples and pumpkin patches for savoring new flavors and experiences that celebrate cranberries and sustainability. From selfies alongside ruby red cranberry marshes to diverse fall farm-to-table fare, head across the border north to Wisconsin Rapids and Stevens Point to fuel the mind, body and belly. About four hours due north of Chicago, experience a unique side of Wisconsin that transports you beyond the familiar cheese and beer; though you can definitely find that, too. As more travelers seek new adventures that promote tasty flavors alongside education with a commitment to sustainability, this central Wisconsin region delivers, especially during the spectacularly colorful fall cranberry harvest season.

Colorful Cranberry Country

Between the poignant beauty of a cranberry marsh loaded with deep red fruit at harvest to the long list of health benefits, cranberries are an unsung super fruit. “History and research have proven the health benefits of cranberries,” shares Fawn Gottschalk, a fifth-generation family 34

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farmer at Gottschalk Cranberry Marsh, outside Wisconsin Rapids. “From promoting urinary tract to cardiovascular health, it’s a super fruit high in fiber, vitamin C and the highest of all fruits in antioxidants.” But the beauty of these marshes in the fall will jump start your love affair with cranberries. The cranberry harvest runs from mid-September through mid-October, during which you can see and tour these bright red marshes where the long-vined cranberries grow in soft acidic soil, usually near wetlands. Imagine acres filled with millions of floating ruby red dots as far as the eye can see, glistening like treasure chests of rubies in the golden fall sun. Kick off your cranberry road trip at the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center (DiscoverCranberries.com), a retrofitted historic cranberry warehouse from 1900 where you can learn about everything cranberries. Pick up information about the up-close and personal way to experience the harvest: driving the Wisconsin Cranberry Highway (WisCran.org/experience/cranberry-highway), a self-guided drive wiggling 50 miles across central Wisconsin’s cranberry growing region and organized by the Wiscon-

The fact that Wisconsin’s soil and climate are so well suited to cranberry growing has led the state to produce more than 60 percent of the nation’s crop. Discover out-ofthe box culinary approaches to cranberries in Wisconsin Rapids, where food entrepreneurs champion and celebrate this ruby red, tart and flavorful ingredient. “People today, unfortunately, don’t know what an authentic, fresh cranberry actually tastes like as most cranberries grown around here go into processed foods like sauce and juice,” explains Amy Scheide, co-owner of Great Expectations restaurant (GreatExpectations-llc.net) with her husband, Ryan, in Wisconsin Rapids. “We’re on a mission to open your mind and taste buds to real cranberries when you eat here.” On the Great Expectations menu, cranberries pop up in creative ways from a cranberry vinaigrette salad dressing to sprinkling cranberries into everything from chicken salad to bread pudding. Their rotating, seasonal grilled cheese epitomizes Great Expectations’ out-of-the-box culinary approach using local ingredients with savory mash-ups such as fall butternut squash and house-made Cran Pepper Jam and Apple Salsa alongside classic Wisconsin cheddar dipped in a beer batter. For your home kitchen, stop by Rubi Reds (RubiReds.com), in Wisconsin Rapids, to stock up on fresh, local cranberries that will keep fresh in the refrigerator for weeks. Try stirring chopped cranberries into oatmeal or freezing them, then using the fruit as a colorful and flavorful ice cube substitute in drinks. If you need to break the tartness a little, experiment with alternative natural sweeteners such as stevia for a healthier alternative. Rubi Reds also offers a range of cranberry-based sauces and

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Cranberry harvest at Gottschalk Cranberry Marsh.

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After exploring the cranberry marshes, base yourself in the eco-community of Stevens Point (StevensPoint.com). The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) (MidwestRenew.org) hosts an annual energy fair just outside of town, one of the largest sustainability events in the world going strong for over 30 years. Tour their headquarter building throughout the year to learn about how they generate 100 pecent of their electricity from renewable energy systems and incorporate energy-efficient features such as passive solar design and in-floor radiant heat. Spend the night at Artha Sustainable Living Center (ArthaOnline.com), offering bed and breakfast accommodations powered by solar energy. True pioneers in renewable energy, owners Bob and Marguerite Ramlow helped start the energy fair, and Marguerite Ramlow leads yoga classes and retreats in the barn studio. Check out Father Fats (FatherFats. com) nestled in the heart of downtown Stevens Point and run by the husband-wife team of Chef Christian and Leah Czerwonka. You’ll find a menu of small plates changing nightly that feature seasonal flavors and local ingredients such as Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps with a sweet chili sauce and crispy wontons. Pair that with a brew from the Central Waters Brewery (CentralWaters.com) and toast their commitment to being one of the most environmentally sustainable breweries in the nation. A solar thermal system provides hot water alongside a 20kW solar electric system that meets about 20 percent of the energy needs from sunshine. Then drive north with your mind and palette open for experiencing cranberries this fall as Wisconsin puts out their local food and sustainability welcome mat. Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko are authors of Farmstead Chef, Homemade for Sale and Soil Sisters and run Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B in Wisconsin. For more information, visit InnSerendipity.com. See ad on page 23.

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3 Tbsp pomegranate molasses ½ cup pomegranate juice 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp agave nectar or honey /3 cup grape seed oil Salt and pepper to taste Pickled Red Onion Yields: 1 cup 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 red onion, julienned ¼ cup red wine vinegar ½ tsp sea salt ¼ cup water 1 tsp white sugar Sweat garlic until translucent. Add vinegar, sugar, water, salt and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool. Salad assembly Add all ingredients for the vinaigrette, except for the grape seed oil, to a bowl. Whisk and blend ingredients completely, then add the grape seed oil slowly while whisking, until all the oil is completely incorporated. Set vinaigrette aside.

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Toss all ingredients with the vinaigrette until dressed to your liking; adjust seasoning to taste.

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Take a Cerebral Spin Cycling for a Healthier Brain

by Marlaina Donato

dopamine and serotonin, opping on a There is not one as well as brain-derived bicycle on a neurological disease neurotrophic factor— beautiful day that cannot benefit BDNF—a protein that or taking a spin class at from aerobic exercise, increases during aerobic the gym offers proven exercise. Low levels of cardiovascular benefits from Parkinson’s BDNF have been linked like lowering cholesterol disease to Lou to obesity, excessive apand blood pressure. Now, Gehrig’s disease. petite, clinical depression, growing research shows that it also packs a power- ~Laurence Kinsella, M.D. anxiety and cognitive decline. According to a 2016 ful punch for brain health. study by the New York University Langone Aerobic exercise has been found to Medical Center published in the journal have the greatest impact on cognitive abileLife, higher levels of BDNF help decrease ity, and low-impact cycling leads the way. symptoms of depression while improving David Conant-Norville, M.D., a Portland, memory function. Oregon psychiatrist, recommends cycling BDNF helps maintain brain health to help children challenged by attention and stimulates the growth of new neurons. deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Pedaling regularly can fire up brain cell production by at least twofold; cycling only 20 to Depression and Memory 30 minutes a day can decrease symptoms of “Cycling brings more oxygen and nutrients depression—and might even prevent it. to the cells,” says Carmen Ferreira, owner of SunShine Barre Studio, in Rocky Point, Cycle for Alzheimer’s New York. “When we ride our bikes, our brains also increase their production of and Parkinson’s Diseases proteins used for creating new brain cells.” “For years, we’ve been touting the benefits Cycling has been shown to sigof mental exercises for Alzheimer’s disease, nificantly boost the neurotransmitters but physical exercise is also highly beneficial. 36

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There is not one neurological disease that cannot benefit from aerobic exercise, from Parkinson’s disease to Lou Gehrig’s disease,” says Laurence Kinsella, M.D., a neurologist at the SSM Health Medical Group, in Fenton, Missouri. According to 2017 Canadian studies involving Parkinson’s patients, cycling improved motor function during a 12-week period. The results, published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, also show a marked improvement in gait. Promising 2018 research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveals cycling and other forms of aerobic exercise to be the most effective activity in slowing Alzheimer’s-related cognitive decline.

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In general, living a sedentary life sets up a hair-trigger stress response in the body, while forms of exercise like cycling help to regulate excessive levels of age-accelerating stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline. Kinsella says, “Exercise like cycling makes us channel that part of the ancient brain that helped our ancestors run from a tiger, and when we engage the brain to run, chase or survive, the aging process slows down.” Cycling can also be beneficial for people with fibromyalgia. Ferreira notes, “I have a few students with fibromyalgia who have reported having more energy, as well as better mood.”

Shorter Sessions, Better Results

While cycling can be a memory booster, it can also temporarily impair cognitive function if sessions are too intense or long. Kinsella recommends that his students work up to 75 percent of maximum heart rate. He also emphasizes common sense. “Strive for a reasonable pace, and by that, I mean ramping up your heart rate gradually over three weeks. Go slowly with beginning any vigorous exercise and accept that it will take months.” For Alzheimer’s patients, he recommends breaking a sweat with five, 30-minute sessions a week. Ferreira also advises moderation. “Do as much as your body allows—15, 20 or 45

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When we ride our bikes, our brains also increase their production of proteins used for creating new brain cells. ~Carmen Ferreira minutes, the latter being the duration of a full-length class. Have clear communication with the instructor to help you reach your goals.” Whether objectives are accomplished on an outdoor or stationary bike, it is important to be consistent. Kinsella suggests making it enjoyable. “You can get on your bike and watch your favorite television show for 30 minutes or more and get a good workout.” Marlaina Donato is the author of Multidimensional Aromatherapy and several other books. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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HEALING HARMONIES Music As Medicine by Marlaina Donato

rom ancient Mongolian shamans that used drumming for physical and emotional healing to modern, board-certified music therapists that work with special needs kids, science now confirms what we’ve always known: Music makes us feel better. Decades after Don Campbell’s groundbreaking work about the cognitive effects of listening to the music of Mozart, growing research reveals music’s ability to reduce chronic and acute pain, restore brain connections after a stroke, boost immunity and promote brain development in children. Recent studies of the benefits of music published in BJPsych International show decreased depression in patients with neuropsychiatric disorders and improvement in people with certain types of epilepsy.

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including dopamine. A pilot study on cancer patients published in the Indian Journal of Palliative Care in 2016 shows a significant reduction of pain when individuals are exposed to music for 20-minute intervals. Music also minimizes chronic pain associated with syndromes like fibromyalgia. Collective studies published in Frontiers of Psychology in 2014 suggest that relaxing, preferred choices of music not only reduce fibromyalgia-related pain, but also significantly improve mobility.

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Board-certified music therapists like Sheila Wall use live and recorded music to catalyze therapeutic changes in their clients. In her Eau Claire, Wisconsin, practice, Wall works with a wide range of clients ranging in age from 3 to 104. “Music bypasses the language and intellectual barriers in the brain that can prevent healing. Music helps the brain compensate for whatever damage that has occurred through illnesses, disease or trauma,” she says. “I also work with

children to help them build language and motor skills through music. Research last year by the Brain and Creativity Institute at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles has shown that music training strengthens areas of the brain that govern speech, reading skills and sound perception in children. The results, published in Cerebral Cortex, indicate that only two years of music study significantly changes both the white and gray matter of the brain. Kirk Moore, in Wheaton, Illinois, is a certified music practitioner who provides live therapeutic music for people that are sick or dying. He says he sees daily changes through music. “I see heart rates slow down and blood pressure reduced. Breathing becomes steadier; pain and nausea cease.” Moore has also witnessed patients with aphasia—a language impairment caused by stroke or other brain damage—spontaneously sing-along to songs and regain the ability to speak. One memorable patient could only utter a single word, but listening to Moore ignited a dramatic change. “I sang ‘You Are My Sunshine’ and within seconds, she was singing. After 20 minutes of music, I expressed to the patient my hopes that the music had been helpful to her. ‘Oh goodness, yes!’ she responded.”

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Drumming has been proven to be able to balance the hemispheres of the brain, bolster immunity and offer lasting physical and emotional benefits for conditions ranging from asthma to Parkinson’s disease, autism and addiction recovery. Medical research led by neurologist Barry Bittman, M.D., shows that participation in drumming circles helps to amp up natural killer cells that fight cancer and viruses such as AIDS. Recent research published in PLOS/ONE reveals a profound reduction of inflammation in people that took part in 90-minute drum circles during the course of the 10-week study.

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Music’s capacity to bring healing and solace also extends to the end of life. Classically trained musician and certified music practitioner Lloyd Goldstein knows

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Music bypasses the language and intellectual barriers in the brain that can prevent healing. ~Sheila Wall firsthand the power of providing music for cancer patients and the terminally ill. “I feel a deep responsibility to be as present as I can possibly be, to what I’m doing, the people I’m playing for,” says Goldstein, who left a secure orchestra position to join the team at The Arts In Medicine Program at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. “It’s taught me how to be a better musician and a better person.” As much as the musician gives, music gives back. “I end up calmer than when I begin a session. That healing environment travels with me,” Moore says.

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Regenerative Agriculture Takes Aim at Climate Change by Yvette C. Hammett

ost people have never heard of regenerative agriculture, but there’s plenty of talk about it in the scientific and farming communities, along with a growing consensus that regeneration is a desirable step beyond sustainability. Those that are laser-focused on clean food and a better environment believe regenerative agriculture will not only result in healthier food, but could become a significant factor in reversing the dangerous effects of manmade climate change. This centers on the idea that healthy soils anchor a healthy planet: They contain more carbon than all above-ground vegetation and regulate emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. “We have taken soils for granted for a long time. Nevertheless, soils are the foundation of food production and food security, supplying plants with nutrients, water and support for their roots,” according to the study “Status of the World’s Soil Resources,” by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations. Most of the world’s soil resources, which also function as the planet’s largest water filter,

are in fair, poor or very poor condition, the report states. Tilling, erosion and chemicals all play significant roles in soil degradation. Regenerative agriculture seeks to reverse that trend by focusing on inexpensive organic methods that minimize soil disturbance and feed its microbial diversity with the application of compost and compost teas. Cover crops, crop and livestock rotation and multistory agroforestry are all part of a whole-farm design that’s intended to rebuild the quantity and quality of topsoil, as well as increase biodiversity and watershed function. “True regenerative organic agriculture can improve the environment, the communities, the economy, even the human spirit,” says Diana Martin, director of communications for the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Rodale, a leader in the organic movement, has been carrying the global torch for regenerative agriculture since the 1970s, when Bob Rodale, son of the institute’s founder, first began talking about it. “He said sustainability isn’t good enough. In the U.S., we are depleting our topsoil 10 times faster

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than we are replenishing it. We only have the soil, we essentially expose a lot of the 60 years of farmable topsoil remaining,” carbon dioxide, which burns off carbon.” says Martin. Cover crops can be planted right after The institute is working with corpoharvesting a cash crop to help regenerate the rate brands in conducting a pilot project soil, adding nitrogen and organic matter, on farms around the world to certify food he says. “It is a long-term benefit, so a lot of as regenerative organic. It has three pillars farmers are hesitant. It takes a while to imthat were created with the help of the U.S. prove soil fertility through cover crop use.” It Department of Agriculture’s National Ordoesn’t cost much, but for a corn or soybean ganic Program: soil health; animal welfare; In the U.S., we are depleting farmer making almost no money right now, and social justice, the latter because people every expense matters. “The real things we our topsoil 10 times faster are working on are more toward different want to know that workers are being treated than we are replenishing it. cropping systems,” he says, in which farmfairly, Martin says. We only have 60 years of “In some ways, we felt the organic ers are growing perennial tree crops that program could do more, so we introduced farmable topsoil remaining. produce nuts and fruits, absorb carbon and the regenerative organic certification. It is don’t require replanting or tilling. ~Diana Martin a new, high-bar label that is very holistic,” There’s considerable interest in regensays Jeff Moyer, an expert in organic agrierative organic agriculture in Idaho, as many culture and the executive director at the Rodale Institute. The farmers there have already adopted no-till practices, says Sanford pilot phase involves 21 farms with connections to big brands Eigenbrode, a professor at the University of Idaho, who specializes like Patagonia, Lotus Foods and Dr. Bronner’s. “We needed in entomology, plant pathology and nematology. Farmers want to relationships with brands to make this a reality,” Moyer says. try to improve retention of soil carbon to both stabilize soils and Product should be rolling out by this fall. improve long-term productivity, he says. “There are economic and “There’s kind of a broad umbrella of things going on,” says environmental advantages.” Bruce Branham, a crop sciences professor with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. “No-till farming certainly is Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, a small step toward regenerative ag, because every time we till Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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Documenting insects is important because some studies suggest insect numbers are declining worldwide, Almassi explains. “Singing insects, along with other insects, are a really important part of the food web,” she adds. Studies show that nearly one-fourth of the diet Eastern Bluebirds feed their young are crickets and grasshoppers, and that the color pigments in these insects are important to the young birds’ development. Woodpeckers and songbirds eat cicadas, and Almassi has watched a robin try to steal a cicada from another in the summer. “Years ago, on a long summer drive, you’d have to stop to wash and scrub the bugs that landed on your windshield,” Almassi says. Today, that phenomenon is less frequent, notes Almassi. All cicadas sing, most crickets and katydids sing and some grasshoppers sing. The songs come from the males that are courting females. Cicadas and grasshoppers mostly sing during the day. Crickets often sing day and night; and katydids mostly sing at night. After mating, females lay eggs that often spend the winter beneath the soil. “The young hatch when it gets warm, and it takes them a while to make it to adult form and get to their singing perches,” says Strang. In some species, like the spring field cricket, the eggs hatch and overwinter as nymphs, so they can get a head start with their singing in May or June. Cicadas produce songs by vibrating a membrane on the side of their bodies. Crickets and katydids rub their wings together to sing. Grasshoppers produce their songs by rattling their wings while flying or rubbing

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n August, cicadas sound like grinding scissors in the trees in the heat of the sun. Their songs fade at dusk when crickets become more vocal and the katydids start singing their names from perches on bushes and trees. These are among the most easily recognized insect songs in the Chicago region during the waning days of summer. “They bring back memories and they remind us summer isn’t going to last forever,” says Carl Strang, a retired Forest Preserve District of DuPage County naturalist. Strang has been documenting the presence of singing insects in 22 counties in the Chicago region, southeastern Wisconsin and parts of Michigan since 2006. His research is showing how singing insects—cicadas, grasshoppers, crickets and katydids—can reveal messages about habitat and climate change. Forest Preserve District of Cook County naturalist Negin Almassi is working with Strang and Kathleen Soler to start a citizen insect monitoring project. A pilot project began in July at the Cook County forest preserve Sagawau Field Science Station, in Lemont, where Almassi works. The project is teaching volunteers to recognize the 12 most commonly heard insects in the Chicago region and how to document them in the field. “We’ll be looking at biodiversity and the changes in ranges,” says Almassi, who hopes to expand the project next year. Insects are among the most numerous of species in the world, and can be difficult to find and identify, says Strang. But monitoring those that sing is fairly easy, he says, adding “I consider singing insects a good representative of other groups of insects.”

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Insect Songs Send Messages, Reveal Environment Secrets

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their hind legs against a folded wing. The most common daytime insects heard singing in summer neighborhoods July through September, and sometimes even into October, are one of four species collectively called the dog-day cicadas. “They’re closely related and look quite a bit alike—that’s common among the singing insects,” Strang says. “They distinguish themselves by sound, so they don’t really need to look all that different.” A species of concern is the prairie cicada, a small insect only found in some remnant prairies in the region, he says. Cicadas prefer sunny, warm days to sing. Grasshoppers also sing during the day. Different species emerge from early to late summer. A common summer species is the Carolina grasshopper, which hops in plain view on hot days across dirt roads and fields. When it sings, it hovers in place a few feet off the ground with the wings making a rattling sound, Strang says. Ground and tree crickets along with the fall field cricket—the large, black one that sometimes enters homes in late summer— sing during the day, although they are more vocal at night. Most of the ground crickets start singing in mid-July, including the Allard’s ground cricket, which emits a rapid musical trill. The snowy tree cricket, named because of its light color, is one of the most common singing insects in the region. It gives a series of pleasant, one-pitched, soft chirps. The speed in between each chirp has been used to determine temperature. The fall field cricket gives a loud chirp about once every second. In Illinois, the sphagnum cricket only lives at Volo Bog. Strang predicts global climate change will dry up the bog, and the sphagnum cricket will disappear from the state. Strang’s cricket song studies have led him to document the northerly expansion of the jumping bush cricket. He’s heard them in Lake, Cook, Will and DuPage counties in the past few years in spots where they’ve never been documented. They sing in late August, often in residential neighborhoods. “They’re difficult to see, but you can hear their fairly loud, brief, high-pitched, chirps,” he says.

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RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS To hear the 12 most common insect songs and learn about the singing insect monitoring project, visit SingingInsects.net. Carl Strang’s nature blog includes information on regional insects at NatureInquiries.wordpress.com. Two free singing insect programs are offered at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 W. 111th St., in Lemont. Preregistration is required at 630-257-2045. Aug. 29 – 7 p.m. Ages 12 and older can hear an indoor presentation on singing insects followed by a naturalist-led walk listening for crickets, katydids, cicadas and grasshoppers. Sept. 1 – 1 p.m. A naturalist will guide families outdoors to observe and listen to grasshoppers. The summer nighttime chorus is a blend of crickets and katydids. A ticking watch sound comes from the greater angle-wing katydid, for example. The most common is the common true katydid, which sings, “Katy did. Katy didn’t,” in a harsh, raspy voice. Almassi has lead public singing insect programs for the past four years. “It’s magical—the things that we hear,” she says. Sheryl DeVore is the author of several books and hundreds of articles on nature, the environment and health. She can be reached at Sheryl.Devore@comcast.net.

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s a neurologist, Dr. Aysha Akhtar wanted to acknowledge that medicine has largely overlooked our relationships with animals and their impact on our health. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and bullying, she gained strength and courage to change her situation after forming a deep bond with an abused dog. She found there were more stories like hers that explain how the health and happiness of humans and animals are interlaced. After traveling to interview people whose lives have been profoundly influenced by animals, Akhtar used her experiences and those of others to demonstrate the science behind the intricate and mutually beneficial associations between humans and animals. The result is her book, Our Symphony with Animals: On Health, Empathy, and Our Shared Destinies. After time spent with homeless people, a former mobster, a Marine veteran, a serial killer, animal sanctuary workers and farmers, she relates what happens when people forge (or break) bonds with animals, and how the love we give them comes full circle back to us.

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It’s the fact that the animal is not a human being. Animals help diffuse the humangenerated pressure in our lives. If you treat an animal with kindness, that is the only thing that the animal will judge you by.

Animals don’t care about your past, your money, your mistakes in life—they have no preconceived notions about you. Animals have a purity that helps us be our true selves without worrying about being judged.

What is the most memorable moment of your journey to discover more stories like your own?

It was a beautiful, warm, summer evening, and I was just sitting at an animal sanctuary with a pig named Ivy. She was such a sweet girl and such an emotional being, she reminded me of Sylvester. While Ivy was sleeping, I was listening to the sounds around me—ducks, chickens, cows, horses, dogs and nature. The sun was setting. I became immersed in the moment and felt a profound sense of connectedness. All the sounds came together for me like a Mozart symphony. I had never felt that kind of peace. It was beautiful.

There is a moral consciousness growing within our species. We are waking up to the fact that how we treat each other needs to be more ethical, and that includes animals.

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What is the science behind the neurological and biological phenomena you describe in this interaction between humans and animals?

First, studies are emerging that suggest that the way we feel empathy toward each other is not very different from the way we feel empathy toward other animals. It appears that we may feel stronger empathy toward other animals because, like children, we see them as vulnerable. Second, medical studies show that just being with animals provides measurable physiological changes within us, showing a boost to our well-being. For example, just being with a dog for five to 10 minutes can decrease blood pressure and stress hormones, and provide a long-term boost to cardiovascular health. It also leads to increases in positive neurochemicals like dopamine and oxytocin—the chemicals that make us feel happy. What’s even more interesting, studies suggest that the same positive effects are also happening in the animal.

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How did you come to believe that compassion for animals is the next step in the moral evolution of humans?

Animals are more on the radar of the current younger generation than they used to be. This means that empathy for animals is growing with each generation. Part of the reason is that there is a moral consciousness growing within our species. We are waking up to the fact that how we treat each other needs to be more ethical, and that includes animals. We’re witnessing that the destruction of other species is causing the unraveling of ecosystems, and that is causing increases in things like mosquito-borne diseases. In other words, our disruption of other species is coming back to hurt us. Slowly, our collective consciousness is waking up to recognize that how we treat nonhumans affects us, as well.

If readers could learn just one thing from Symphony, what would you like it to be?

Go forward in life feeling a sense of empowerment and hope, recognizing that our well-being is very much tied in with the wellbeing of other animals. Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin with her husband, dogs and chickens, and has contributed to Natural Awakenings for more than a decade. Contact her at JPtrsn22@att.net.

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bout 10 years ago, Kim Krouth’s dog, Buckeye, was suffering from severe allergy symptoms. The mixed-breed shepherd was licking and biting her paws until her toe pads were bleeding. “Our conventional vet prescribed steroids,” recalls Krouth. “It helped some, but also agitated Buckeye. When I found out that other side effects could include serious health problems, I didn’t want to put her at risk.” The Madison, Wisconsin, animal lover headed to a holistic pet supply store to ask about alternative treatments for the dog’s allergies. She learned about herbal remedies, and was advised to take Buckeye to a holistic veterinarian. “Treating her holistically seemed like a better option than the side effects of treatment with drugs,” she says. The holistic veterinarian recommended acupuncture. It helped, but the dog later became sensitive to the needles. At that point, she was given homeopathic plant-based treatments that worked well with no side effects. Buckeye, now 15, has also received laser light therapy and spinal manipulation to help with mobility in her senior years.

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Holistic practitioners can then choose to train in a variety of modalities, including acupuncture, herbs and physical rehabilitation, plus trigger point, megavitamin and stem cell therapies. “Any method that is sufficiently different from conventional medicine requires extra training ... over a period of weeks, months or years,” says Nancy Scanlan, DVM, the executive director of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation, in Mount Shasta, California. Veterinarians, holistic or not, typically do the same initial examination of an animal, she says. From there, a holistic vet may look at additional areas or assess things in a slightly different way. “For example, someone trained in veterinary osteopathy or veterinary chiropractic would explore the range of motion of joints or the spine.” In treatment, holistic DVMs use an integrative approach. The goal is to look at the animal as a whole and treat the underlying condition, rather than treating the symptoms. “Integrative medicine is about broadening our medical options, blending both conventional medical and holistic approaches. It focuses on client education and participation in the healing process of their pet,” says Danielle Becton, DVM, of Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital, in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida.

Holistic veterinarians may also choose to use fewer conventional drugs and limited vaccinations. “Vaccine titers can be used to determine if a patient has adequate antibodies to a disease to create immunity,” says Becton. “If a pet is already immune, they may not need another vaccine booster that year.” Becton and Scanlan agree that alternative treatments such as acupuncture, laser therapy or massage can be used in lieu of drugs for pain management. However, Scanlan does note that in an acute or emergency situation, many natural methods do not work fast enough, “and that is when holistic veterinarians are more likely to use drugs.”

Choosing a Holistic Veterinarian

Pet owners seek out holistic veterinarians for different reasons. In Krouth’s case, it was the unacceptable side effects to drugs that led her to explore other options. Becton points out that she gets clients looking for a more natural approach for their pets after they personally have had success with human integrative medicine. However, it’s important that pets are treated by professionals that are trained to treat animals. People with holistic training for humans may not understand animal anatomy or physiology. Ultimately, choosing a veterinarian is a personal decision, and seeing a beloved pet thrive is the best confirmation that it was the right one. “We are so glad that we still have Buckeye at this golden age, and believe it’s due to holistic care that she has lived a comfortable, long life,” says Krouth. Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin with her husband, dogs and chickens. She has contributed to Natural Awakenings for more than a decade. Contact her at JPtrsn22@att.net.

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FINDING THE BEST VET

n some areas, holistic veterinary care is so popular that appointments are hard to come by. In others, there are few veterinarians practicing alternative medicine.

Ask Around

One way to find a veterinarian that has expanded beyond the confines of Western medicine is to ask other pet owners. Employees at pet food or supply stores will often have recommendations, as well. Search online or use the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association’s “Find a Holistic Veterinarian” search feature at ahvma.org/find-a-holistic-veterinarian.

Get Details

If there are several doctors to choose from, read their websites to find out the nature of initial consultations, available treatments and associated fees. Read patient reviews there and look for some that aren’t on their site. Consider stopping in to see how the practice looks and feels.

First Appointment

Once an appointment is made, know what’s needed to make the most of it. Most veterinarians want historical records and intake forms filled out in advance. Be prepared to pay for services during that first visit. Because holistic care is personalized to deal with underlying causes instead of symptoms, be ready to spend more time talking about the pet.

Going Forward

No matter which veterinarian is chosen, expect reasonable outcomes. Pets should be comfortable at the appointment and owners should feel they are heard. Care and cost of care should make sense. Follow-up calls from the office to check on treatment progress show that the interest in clients goes beyond the appointment. Reminder calls, emails or postcards about upcoming appointments or recommended services convey that the practice is organized and has a long-term interest in animal health.

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Don’t believe our thoughts. Our minds lie to us all the time, especially where our self-worth is concerned. The moment we become aware we are mentally abusing ourselves, we can refuse to believe these thoughts. The fact is, we are worthy and enough exactly as we are. Any thoughts that contradict this truth are lies. We must not go to war with our mind, but should definitely get in the habit of challenging our mind’s lies and not believing them when they run amok.

Replace self-abuse with self-love. Not believing our crueler thoughts is step one. Replacing them with kinder, more compassionate and loving thoughts is step two. When our minds call us ugly, we must sink into

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Set boundaries and enforce them. To love ourselves, we have to set clear boundaries with the people in our lives. State what works and what doesn’t work. If we don’t clearly speak our boundaries, people will trample them, and we’ll only have ourselves to blame. Boundaries show respect for all involved. A lack of boundaries will almost certainly lead to resentment.

Make time for happy places. We all have places that tend to bring us peace and/or joy: a walk among the trees, curled up with a good book, coffee with a close friend. Make time for these experiences. Every second we spend giving energy to the people, places and things that bring us joy is a second of dedicated self-love. It matters. Just as important, pay attention to the people, places and things that are depleting, that feel unhealthy and toxic, and give less energy to them. Knowing what to eliminate can be as impactful as knowing what to add. How we love ourselves is our responsibility. The greater commitment we make to self-love, the greater chance we create of living a more peaceful, joyful and meaningful life. Scott Stabile is the author of Big Love: The Power of Living with a Wide-Open Heart. Learn more at ScottStabile.com.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 6

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 Lammas (Wiccan)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 Gyrokinesis Classes– Fridays, Aug 2-Sept 6. Spyrl Chicago, 1781 Green Bay Rd, Highland Park. 847-348-0822. SpyrlChicago.com. Soil Sisters Tour of Local Farms Weekend – Aug 2-4. Tour, taste, learn and play in this multi-faceted weekend involving more than 20 women-owned farms in and around Monroe, Brodhead, New Glarus and Blanchardville, in South Central Wisconsin. Highlights include the Taste of Place at Cow & Quince restaurant, Farm to Table Dinner at Dorothy’s Range and a Pizza on the Farm fundraiser held at Inn Serendipity Farm and Bed & Breakfast. Additionally, restaurants feature specials throughout the weekend showcasing local ingredients. Details: SoilSistersWi.org. Shinrin-Yoku Free Friday – 5:30-6:30pm. Enjoy an introductory Shinrin-yoku walk guided by a Certified Forest Therapy guide to discover this restorative practice that emphasizes soaking in the sounds, scents and sights of nature for slowing the body, stilling the mind and opening the heart. Sindt Woods, 912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Ct, Naperville. Pre-registration required: TheResiliencyInstitute.net.

Mental Health & Nutrition Seminar – 6:30pm. With Ron Petoskey and Purple Sprout’s founders Karim and Irina. Find out how proper nutrition can help overcome mental ailments. We will also do a healthy dessert demo with samples of raw vegan vanilla cheesecake and chocolate. Illinois Beach Hotel Health Club, 1 Lake Front Dr, Zion. Pre-register: KLeslie@ILResorts.com. PurpleSprout.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 Green Drinks McHenry County – 5-7pm. 1st Wed. Come talk about “greening” the future with others. Special presentations each month on a timely environmental topic or green business. Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen, 110 N Main St, Crystal Lake. GreenDrinks.org/IL/Crystal Lake. Healthy Hormones – 5:30-6:30pm. Join Dr. Kalli Prater as she discusses the basics of women’s hormones and how to keep your body in balance. Learn what’s normal for PMS and menopause and what is not as we dig deep into the world of natural hormone balancing-including food changes we can make. Free. Fruitful Yield, 1512 N Naper Blvd, Naperville. 630-536-8265. FruitfulYield.com. Make Your Own Kombucha – 5:30-6:30pm. Explore the fun and exciting world of kombucha making. Nancy Free will discuss the ins and outs of brewing your own kombucha. Free. Fruitful Yield, 7230 W North Ave, Elmwood Park. Register: 708-395-5880. FruitfulYield.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 Angel Oracle Certification – Aug 3-4. 9am4:30pm. Radleigh Valentine, internationally known bestselling author of 6 groundbreaking angel and tarot decks, will conduct a new 2-day angel certification training. Gain the ability to open to and work with angels to receive Divine messages for self and others. CEUs available. $295. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828. For details & to register: InfinityFoundation.org.

Keto Support and Collagen Social Event – 5:306:30pm. Adam Pallini, Territory Sales Representative for Ancient Nutrition, will give a presentation focusing on connective tissue, beauty and gut health. Following the lecture, Adam and a brand ambassador sampling out and speaking about each flavor to the group. Free. Fruitful Yield, 360 Randall Rd, South Elgin. 847-888-0100. FruitfulYield.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4

Women Wellness Professionals Network – 10am-12pm. A meetup for wellness practitioners with inspired connection and dialog, personal and professional support. GPPS Office, 201 E Dundee Rd, Palatine. Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362. Meetup. com/Spiritual-Nourishment-Chicagoland.

The Spiritual Forum – 10am. We are everyday people exploring spiritual themes in our everyday lives. Each gathering is recorded as a podcast, but you can come and just listen if you want. A meditation group meets at 9am and A Course in Miracles group meets at 11:30am. The Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, Deerfield. TheSpiritualForum.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 5 Reiki Level 1 – 9am-4pm. During this workshop get attuned to reiki which enables you to become a channel for this healing energy. Also start a 21-day energetic cleanse that moves through your chakras, cleaning and releasing bound energy (including stuck emotions and behavioral patterns). At this level reiki is a self-care tool, which is deeply restorative for those of us devoted to giving. $150. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9

Psychic Holistic Fair at Enlightened Balance – Aug 9-11. 10am-5pm, Fri; 9am-6pm, Sat; 9am-4pm, Sun. Readings, body balancing, artist trunk shows, classes. Free to enter; classes starting at $10, private sessions starting at $20. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. 815-307-1180. EnlightenedBalance.com. Fresh Face with Mineral Fusion – Aug 9 & 10. 11am-4pm. Looking for a cleaner, more natural makeup line? Look no more. Nourishing, highperformance cosmetics that are clean and EWG certified. Make-up artists offering on-site consultations. Free. Fruitful Yield, 360 Randall Rd, South Elgin. 847-888-0100. FruitfulYield.com.

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First Harvest Family Celebration – 3-5pm. Begins by connecting to nature. Next we will sing, dance, create and make music. We will then reflect on how our light shines, and share our thoughts with the group. Will end by bringing the energy from the celebration into ourselves through food. Donations appreciated. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Theosophical.org. Free Shiatsu Intro – 7-9:30pm. Learn the fundamental techniques and philosophies of Zen Shiatsu, and chat with current students and instructors. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 Taste of Fruitful Yield – 10am-4pm. Come get your taste of Fruitful Yield. Demos, giveaways and lots of yummy treats for all to enjoy. Free. Fruitful Yield, 229 W Roosevelt Rd, Lombard. 630-629-9242. FruitfulYield.com. Veggie Fest Chicago 2019 Weekend – Aug 10 & 11. 11am-8pm. Enjoy delicious vegetarian food, food demos with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and raw food dishes and leading-edge information from doctors and specialists in vegetarianism, spirituality, organic food and eco-friendly living. In addition to more than 100 exhibitor booths, live entertainment and yoga classes, there will be kid-friendly activities. Free admission. Danada South Park, Navistar Circle, Lisle. VeggieFestChicago.org. Chicago IANDS – 2-5pm. Support/study/resource forum for near-death, out-of-body and spiritual experiences, losses. Guest speaker: Carolyn Clapper, NDEr; medical intuitive, healer. From Wisconsin, Carolyn has a stunning record as a medical intuitive. She works with 5 doctors on the other side and painstakingly examines everything internally. $20 donation. Evanston Hospital, Frank Auditorium, 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston. 847-251-5758. ChicagoIANDS.org. Amazing Gong Journey – 6-7:30pm. With Sound Healer Andre Peraza. The gong is a powerful instrument that works on many levels to heal the listener. We’re all on our own spiritual journey and the gong helps us see the path more clearly. $25/ online, $30/at door. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 13

Obon begins (Buddhism and Shinto) Conscious Circles – 5:30pm. With guest speakers Bridget Wennerbeck and Shayna Olufs. Learn more about what you can gain from meaningful connections with women in your community, and how consciousness can lead to fulfillment. Flotstone, 57 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff. RSVP: 847-482-1700. Flotstone.com.

Dinner with the Doctors: The Be Optimal Difference: What Separates Us from the Rest – 6:30-8pm. In this month’s health class, the doctors will discuss why the chiropractors at Be Optimal are different than the rest. Will discuss chiropractic kinesiology, and the importance of addressing the patient as the whole: structurally, chemically, and emotionally. Free. Be Optimal Holistic Health Center, 1249 N Waukegan Rd, Glenview. 847-486-8000. BeOptimal.com.

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Henna Designs – 3-7:30pm. Renu Lal is the most sought-after henna artist in California. Reading comes with a sacred symbol design for purchases of $75$95. Designs start at $25 and up depending upon the size and intricacy of the pattern. Calandra Center for Health and Wellness, 47 W Polk St, Ste M-5, Chicago. 312-796-3965. CalandraAcupuncture.com. Healthy Hormones – 5:30-6:30pm. Join Dr. Kalli Prater as she discusses the basics of women’s hormones and how to keep your body in balance. Learn what’s normal for PMS and menopause and what is not as we dig deep into the world of natural hormone balancing-including food changes we can make. Free. Fruitful Yield, 135 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst. 630-530-1445. FruitfulYield.com. Health & Healing Workshop: EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) – 6:15-8pm. Experience release of grief, stress, PTSD and digestion issues. Learn a 5-second negative energy release procedure. Drop the grief from the loss of a loved one, pet, personal relationship. Free. SoderWorld Wellness Center, 16 W 501 Nielson Ln, Willowbrook. More info, Tom: 708-955-3634 or EFT-Tom.com.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 Healthy Hormones – 5:30-6:30pm. Join Dr. Kalli Prater as she discusses the basics of women’s hormones and how to keep your body in balance. Learn what’s normal for PMS and menopause and what is not as we dig deep into the world of natural hormone balancing-including food changes we can make. Free. Fruitful Yield, 2141 W 75th St, Darien. 630-969-7614. FruitfulYield.com. Stress-Free Friday – 6-9pm. Book a private destress session with your favorite practitioners or simply indulge in a night of retail therapy with crystals, jewelry, books, CD/DVDs and a large selection of BAAR products. Free entry; sessions with practitioners: $35/30 mins, $70/60 mins. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com. The Four Noble Truths and the Three Universal Signs – 7-8:30pm. The Four Noble Truths are the very core of early Buddhism and the central concept around which all the teachings of the Buddha revolve. The Three Universal Signs of impermanence, suffering and no-self lead to and underpin the Four Noble Truths. Both ideas help develop insight which results in Enlightenment. Free/member, $10/advance, $15/at door. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Theosophical.org.

~Thomas A. Edison The Four Infinite and Divine Dwellings: Classic Meditation Objects Taught by the Buddha – 9am5pm. The Buddha often spoke about four states in which the mind reaches outward toward the immeasurable world of living beings, embracing them in boundless emotions. These sublime states are loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. Day includes guided meditations that will underscore the infinite nature of each quality. $60/member, $70 by Aug 10, $80 after. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Theosophical.org. Body Mind Spirit Expo Weekend – Aug 17 & 18. 10am-7pm, Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Visit more than 100 intriguing exhibitors offering the latest in natural health, personal growth and metaphysics. Speakers and workshops. $14. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. 541-482-3722 x 2. bmse.net. Christian Science Reading Room at Body Mind Spirit Expo – Aug 17 & 18. 10am-7pm, Sat; 10am6pm, Sun. Booth 104. Stop by to browse and purchase the bestseller Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. bmse.net. CSMetroChicago.org. Back to School Celebration – 12-4pm. Celebrate with smoothie and juice samples, little bites, local vendors, live local music, games, giveaways and more. Free. Fruitful Yield, 135 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst. 630-530-1445. FruitfulYield.com. Exploring Your Life Mission – 2-3:30pm. Why am I here? What am I here to do? Who am I here to become? If these questions are relevant you, join us for the continuing Life Mission Sessions. Each session is custom created for, and with, those in attendance. Donation. Inner Balance, 350 Pfingsten Rd, Ste 107, Northbrook. Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362. Meetup. com/Inner-Balance-Meditation. Meditation Workshop: Staying Calm When Things Go Wrong – 2-4:30pm. Learn how to keep a calm, positive mind under stress. Workshop includes practical instruction and guided meditations to show how to transform everyday difficulties into opportunities to develop your confidence, inner strength and quality of life. Perfect for complete beginners and experienced students alike. With Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Zamling. $20/advance, $25/ at door. Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Wicker Park, 2010 W Pierce Ave, Chicago. Register: MeditateInChicago.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 The Spiritual Forum – 10am. We are everyday people exploring spiritual themes in our everyday lives. Each gathering is recorded as a podcast, but you can come and just listen if you want. A meditation group meets at 9am and A Course in Miracles group meets at 11:30am. The Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, Deerfield. TheSpiritualForum.org.

Hyde Park Handmade Bazaar – 12-4pm. Meet dozens of vendors while listening to Hyde Park’s finest DJs spinning jazzy, soulful soundtracks to your shopping. Promontory Restaurant, upstairs lounge, 5311 S Lake Park Ave W, Chicago. 312-801-2100. Facebook.com/HydeParkHandmade. KemeTones Mobile Clinic – 12-4pm. If you have wanted to experience Tuning Fork Therapy, here is your opportunity to try at a discount in a community setting. There will be several other healers and modalities for you to try as well. $35/30 mins. Haji Healing Salon, 746 E 79th St, Chicago. 773-571-1591. Cosmic@Tchiya.com. Tchiya.wordpress.com/mobile-clinic. Group Past Life Regression/Future Life Progression – 2-4pm. Susan Wisehart will facilitate a group guided past life regression and a future life progression going out 100, 500, 1,000 yrs into the future. Past lives help us to understand what we carried into this lifetime. Workshop: $25/online, $30/ at expo. Expo admission: $13/online, $14/at expo. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. 541-482-3722 x 2. bmse.net. For private appts in her Des Plaines or Mundelein office: SusanWisehart.com. Christian Science Lecture – 3-4pm. “Time is Not a Factor in Your Life” at the Body Mind Spirit Expo. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. CSMetroChicago.org.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 Complimentary Functional Medicine Informative Presentation – 6-7:30pm. Our providers will give an overview of the therapies offered at thriveMD, as well as explain what sets us apart from traditional medicine and how functional medicine can improve your health. thriveMD, 1355 Remington Rd, Ste I, Schaumburg. 312-600-5070. thriveMD.com. Expansive Extended Gong Bath – 7-9pm. With Richard Rudis. Experience a dynamic gong bath with sacred sound overtones and harmonics that touch the realms where emotional balance, cellular healing, and spiritual awareness expand. $40. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828. For details & to register: InfinityFoundation.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 One-Day Introduction to Zero Balancing – 9am4:30pm. With Diane Tader. Expand your idea of a well-functioning, healthy body by exploring Zero Balancing, a hands-on technique for addressing tension in the energetic and structural body. Practitioners can sample ZB and lay people can learn the principles and simple fulcrums designed to relieve stress in their friends, partners or children. $150. Zero Balancing Wellness Center, 809 Ridge Rd, Ste 200, Wilmette. 847-920-9292. ZBWellness.com

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 Your Self as Your Friend – 7:15-8:30pm. A refreshing and restorative evening to receive guidance and simple practices, so you can embrace more self-love, energy and joy. Donation. Inner Balance, 350 Pfingsten Rd, Ste 107, Northbrook. Sarah Karnes: 262745-8362. Meetup.com/Inner-Balance-Meditation.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 Janmashtami (Hindusim)

Fresh Face with Mineral Fusion – Aug 23 & 24. 11am-4pm. Looking for a cleaner, more natural makeup line? Look no more. Nourishing, high-performance cosmetics that are clean and EWG certified. Make-up artists offering on-site consultations. Free. Fruitful Yield, 366 W Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale. For appt: 630-894-2553. FruitfulYield.com. Richard Rudis Gong Bath: Awakening Balance and Finding Center – 7-8:30pm. Gong baths are powerful vibrational journeys that positively affect emotional balance, cellular healing, and spiritual awareness. Be bathed with rhythms, tonalities, and multi-tonal octaves that are revitalizing, stress reducing, and profoundly healing: physically, mentally and spiritually. $35/registered 7 days advance, $35/ at door. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Theosophical.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 Basic Animal Communication – Aug 24 & 25. 9am-5:30pm, Sat; 9am-1pm. With Carol Schultz, Animal Communicator. Relax and enjoy this fun, mind-opening, and heart-fulfilling 2-day experience that enables you to share life with your animal companions in a whole new and joyful way. Become versed in the essentials of how to get in touch with animals telepathically. CEUs available. $220. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828. For details & to register: InfinityFoundation.org. The Karma and Spiritual Destiny of the United States & What We Can Do to Help – 10am-4:30pm. Using astrology and insights from the Edgar Cayce readings and other spiritual sources Dave will guide us to explore the karma and spiritual destiny of the United States and learn what Edgar Cayce said about the ideal and spiritual purpose of America. Pre-register: $75, $65/member, at door: $85, $75/member. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Women’s Drumming Intensive – 1-3pm. A rare women’s drumming event in a traditional teaching circle guided by Mescalero Apache Billie Topa Tate, the circle will focus on using drumming as a healing tool and spirit journey platform. Learn a spirit song with 2 variation drumbeats for a personal spirit journey experience. $35/member, $40 by Aug 17, $45 after. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Theosophical.org. Call to Consciousness: The Second Session – 2-6pm. one of these sessions is an introduction to Kemetic (ancient African Egyptian) spirituality, including the cosmic forces of nature, the ancestral forces/gods and goddesses, their myths, chants, and other correspondences, such as celestial (astronomy and astrology), tuning forks, chakras, herbs, crystals, stones and gems. Receive a KemeTones Cosmic Sound Healing demonstration or even a minitune-up. $10. Light Being Wellness Center, 8008 S Ellis Ave, Ste 2, Chicago. 773-571-1591. Tickets: Sirius-Call-To-Consciousness-2.eventbrite.com. Meditation & Chanting – 4-6pm. Experience inner calmness with meditation and chanting. Enjoy aromatherapy for centering, an easy stressrelease exercise, a short guided meditation and a longer silent meditation. After meditation, stay for free call-and-response chanting. $5. A Healing Soul, Ltd, 555 W Central Rd, Hoffman Estates. 847-370-5181. Eventbrite.com/e/meditationchanting-tickets-64136002510.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 The Spiritual Forum – 10am. We are everyday people exploring spiritual themes in our everyday lives. Each gathering is recorded as a podcast, but you can come and just listen if you want. A meditation group meets at 9am and A Course in Miracles group meets at 11:30am. The Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, Deerfield. TheSpiritualForum.org. Wild Mother-Daughter Circle – 11:30am-1pm. Cultivate a shared experience between mother (female caregiver) and daughter to nurture bonding and connection while deepening your relationship. Per mother-daughter pair: $30/1 circle, $75/3 circles. The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville. 630-477-9910. Pre-registration required by June 29: TheResiliencyInstitute.net.

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Wild Woman Project Circle – 2-4:30pm. Participate in a gathering of women where the focus is on taking time to support yourself and being supported by other women. The Wild Woman Project is a world-wide movement of circles, spiritual gatherings, during the new moon. $25/circle, $65/3 circles. The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville. 630-477-9910. Pre-registration required: TheResiliencyInstitute.net.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 Cooking with CBD – 5pm. With Catherine O’Meara of Heller Catering. Explore all of the possibilities, benefits and methods of cooking with CBD oil from an experienced caterer. CBD oil can be incorporated into your daily cooking and has been known to reduce anxiety and aid sleep amongst users. Flotstone, 57 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff. RSVP: 847-482-1700. Flotstone.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 Healthy Hormones – 5:30-6:30pm. Join Dr. Kalli Prater as she discusses the basics of women’s hormones and how to keep your body in balance. Learn what’s normal for PMS and menopause and what is not as we dig deep into the world of natural hormone balancing-including food changes we can make. Free. Fruitful Yield, 2378 Essington Rd, Joliet. 815-823-8240. FruitfulYield.com. How To Use Essential Oils – 7-8pm. Learn to manage stress, balance your life, enhance immunity, improve sleep, detox your body and clean your environment with Archana Lal-Tabak, MD, and Jim Lal-Tabak of Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute SC. Doterra oils are some of the most effective and potent products available. They are sourced to support many small farmers from around the world. Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute SC, 1618 Orrington Ave, Ste 206, Evanston. Register: 847-425-9355. BodyMindMedicine.com. Acupuncture & Reiki Relaxation Hour – 7-8:30pm. Take time to chill out and breathe deep. Join us for a mini-acupuncture session designed to provide relaxation and deepen your calm, learn a reiki meditation, and experience a mini-reiki session. Calandra Center for Health and Wellness, 47 W Polk St, Ste M-5, Chicago. 312-796-3965. CalandraAcupuncture.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 Christian Science Lecture – 2-3pm. “Making Meaningful Change: How God’s Love Can Change Your Life and the World.” The Barrington White House, 145 W Main St, Barrington. CSMetroChicago.org.

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Public Talk & Meditation: Healthy, Happy & Harmonious, Building Positive Relationships – 6-7:30pm. Learn how to cultivate healthier, happier relationships with others, through meditation and an exploration of modern Buddhist strategies. Transform difficult relationships and strengthen positive ones. With Kadampa Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Demo, National Spiritual Director for the Midwest, New Kadampa Tradition. $15/advance, $20/at door. Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Wicker Park, 2010 W Pierce Ave, Chicago. Register: MeditateInChicago.org.

Beginning Zen Shiatsu – Wednesdays, Sept 11Nov 13. 7-10pm. Learn how to give a basic 1-hr shiatsu treatment that you can share with friends and family. Course is a stand-alone offering; also the first 30 hrs of our complete shiatsu certification programs. $450 plus books. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Pre-Certification EFT Workshop – 9:30am5:30pm. Experience and learn EFT basics. Also counts as day 1 or day 2 of 12 hrs required for certification. Full certification requires 2 full days plus practice sessions. Class for someone new to EFT and for professionals. $95. SoderWorld Wellness Center, 16 W 501 Nielson Ln, Willowbrook. More info, Tom: 708-955-3634 or EFT-Tom.com.

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Habitat’s Women-Built Solar-Powered Home Dedication – 9am. The Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program shines a spotlight on gender barriers women face in becoming homeowenrs. In Lake County Tanya Duffie, a hardworking, single mother and her family are building their home with Habitat. Habitat will install the solar panels and dedicate the home. 10 Washington Terrace, Waukegan. 847-623-1020, Info@ HabitatLC.org or HabitatLC.org.

3rd Annual Women’s Mushroom Conference Weekend: Mycelium Mysteries – Sept 27-29. Workshops for every level of experience on wild mushroom gathering and identification, fungal ecology, mushroom medicine and nutrition, ethnomycology, women’s roles in the herstory of fungi, mushroom arts and crafts, herbal wisdom and more. A place to share knowledge and get comfortable with using our mycological skills in a supportive community. Includes marketplace, evening activities, keynote speakers, and opportunities for networking and conversation. Keynote speakers Katherine MacLean & Gina Rivers Contla speak about groundbreaking topics including mushrooms as guardians of the ecosystem as well as allies for life’s transitions. 2 preconference intensive workshops Sept 26, 6-9pm, or Sept 27, from 9am-12pm. Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. MidwestWomensHerbal.com/mushrooms.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 TheosoFEST Mind Body Spirit Festival – 10am5pm. Features talks on meditation, Buddhism, holistic healing and more. Vegetarian food; a holistic marketplace showcasing more than 100 vendors; a festive Kids’ Korner; intuitive readings; labyrinth walks; tai chi and yoga; and more. Admission free; $5/lawn parking.1926 N Main St, Wheaton. Theosophical.org/theosofest.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Beginning Astrology Level 1 – Sept 9-Oct 14. 7:30-9pm. 6-wk class. Learn planets, signs, houses, aspects, interpretation, transits. Beginner or know some astrology, this course provides what’s necessary to go forward in your own astrological studies. $150 by Sept 2, $180 after. Life Force Arts Center, 1609 W Belmont, Chicago. 773-327-7224. Info@LifeForceArts.org. AstrologicalDetails.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Beginning Zen Shiatsu – Tuesdays, Sept 10-Nov 12. 11am-2pm. Learn how to give a basic 1-hr shiatsu treatment that you can share with friends and family. Course is a stand-alone offering; also the first 30 hrs of our complete shiatsu certification programs. $450 plus books. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org. The Adoption Process from A to Z – 7-8:30pm. Adoption of children has transformed from a secretive event into a mutual family-planning process for both placing parents and for adoptive parents. Attorney Sally Wildman describes adoption fundamentals, share key resources to develop an adoption plan, and highlights new developments in adoption practice. Registration requested by Sept 8. Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette. Info: 847-256-6936. Register: Bit.ly/2JnCivu.

Green Team Summit – 10am-5pm. With Rev Dr Clare Butterfield. Nonprofit Faith in Place celebrates their 20th anniversary and the positive impact made possible by people of all faiths caring for the Earth. Gathering that will bring together hundreds of people from diverse faiths and walks of life across Illinois and the Midwest. Free, $5/lunch. The Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago. Register: FaithInPlace.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Path to Worthiness: Self Love Training Women’s Retreat – Sept 19-22. 7pm, Thurs-12pm, Sun. Now is the time to crack the code of worthiness. Join this transformative weekend to honor and claim your authentic worth, move from self-doubt, regrets and criticism to learn the power of unconditional acceptance. Cultivate loving kindness to all parts of yourself through guided meditation, contemplative journaling, sound healing, labyrinth walking, restorative yoga, communing with nature, and connecting with sacred sisterhood. Led by Certified Retreat Facilitators. $610. Siena Center, 1900, 5635 Erie St, Racine, WI. Registration: 847-309-8621 or FaithCurtis1@gmail.com. Mailchi.mp/1e57cf9a6171/mrse38zj0e.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 Walk the Beach Retreat – Oct 18-27. Retreat includes filling, nutritious meals, hands-on cooking classes, daily walks and exercise, personal consultations and an easy meal plan for continued optimal health. All of the food at the event is suitable for dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. Ma7 come for part or all of the retreat. Early bird discount before Sept 1. South Haven, MI. To register: 269-906-222 or VeganGal.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Green Living Expo – 10am-3pm. Green businesses and organizations are welcome and invited to interact with McHenry County’s green community. Visitors can shop and talk with environmental organizations. Includes artists’ walk, featuring unique and sustainable creations. Businesses with appropriate green holiday gift ideas are also encouraged to register. Admission free. McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Hwy 14, Crystal Lake. Registration required: 815-479-7765 or Sustainability@McHenry.edu. McHenry.edu/Green.

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monthlyspecialoffers $20 Off Whole Body Evaluation – Thru Aug. By Naturopathic Doctor, Arutcheva, MD, PhD, ND. Initial Consultation is 2 hrs and includes analysis of all body systems and organs by Metatron Oberon, microscopic blood analysis, lifestyle, diet, signs and symptoms discussion. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com. 25% Off Initial Cyberscan Treatment – Thru Aug. Mention this ad. Your immune system is your strongest weapon, better than any medication. Cyberscan technology is based on quantum physics and addresses food allergies, dementia, ADHD, pain, lack of energy, addiction or “mystery illnesses” by balancing your frequencies and improving immune system by 149%. Treats dogs and cats, too. Kintsugi Wellness, 1863 Highland Ave, Ste 1A, Lombard. 630-412-1852. Kintsugi-Wellness.com. $65 Teenage Facial – Thru Aug. Teen facial typically begins with a skin analysis, deep cleansing, followed by gentle extractions, and a healing antiinflammatory mask. Estheticians teach teens the importance of homecare skin maintenance. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com. $89.99 90-Min Swedish Massage – Thru Aug. Add $5 for deep tissue. Enjoy the classic form of a full-body soft tissue massage. If you have muscle aches and tension, therapist will address them by apply deeper pressure. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com.

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Wicker Park Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 27. 8am-2pm. Live acoustic music and local, environmentally responsible food for sale; also includes: monthly children’s cooking classes, chef demos, monthly book swaps, free yoga classes and more. Wicker Park, 1425 N Damen Ave, Chicago. WickerParkFarmersMarket.com.

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$94.99 Collagen Boosting Anti-Aging Facial – Thru Aug. A revolutionary non-surgical approach includes anti-aging masks, serums, and special facial and décolleté massage. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com. $155 Eminence Organics Stone Crop Body Wrap and Hydrating Facial – Thru Aug. This restorative gel body wrap increases circulation and contains powerful detoxifying activities, encouraging all over rejuvenation. As a part of the treatment is a stone crop body scrub. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com. Family Salt Day Special – Parents and kids all for price of a regular adult. First-time visit. North Shore Salt Therapy, 1282 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. Appt: 847-780-8200. NorthShoreSalt.com. Meditation Teacher Training Program – Enrollment is ongoing, students may register and work through the program at their own pace. Learn different meditation techniques to assist you in finding greater happiness and meaning in everyday life. Learn methodology how to teach meditation to others. $1,580-$1,700. Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773-342-4600. YogaKriya.org. SentinelWatch Podcast – 24/7 online. New audio podcasts filled with thought-provoking ideas posted each Monday. Contributors tackle topics relevant to daily life and inspiring prayers for the world. CSMetroChicago.org. The Mike Nowak Show Radio Program – 9-11am. Live weekly local radio show focused on gardening and the environment, with lots of humor to wake us up. Author and master gardener Mike Nowak and cohost Peggy Malecki feature a variety of guests and weather/climate scientist Rick DiMaio in live show on 1590 WCGO AM, also available in podcast on MikeNowak.net, iTunes, Stitcher and podcast apps, and streaming live on MikeNowak.net, TuneIn radio app and on Facebook at @The Mike Nowak Show. Glenwood Sunday Market – Thru Oct 28. 9am2pm. Composed entirely of farmers and food artisans that work within 200 miles of Rogers Park, the market’s mission is to make sustainable, regionally produced foods accessible to the whole community. Glenwood Ave between Morse & Lunt Aves, Rogers Park. GlenwoodSundayMarket.org. The Edgar Cayce Bookstore Open – 10am-1pm. Also 1st Mon, 6-9pm. Bookstore is always open during scheduled events. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Logan Square Outdoor Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 27. 10am-3pm. Hosts approximately 20 farmers from within 150 miles of Chicago, offering seasonal produce and humanely pasture-raised livestock. Logan Blvd between Milwaukee & Whipple, Chicago. LoganSquareFarmersMarket.org. Time to Dance: Ballet – 10:30-11:30am. Also Tues, 1:30-2:30pm & Thurs, 12:30-1:30pm. A class for people age 55 and over. First class free. Drop-ins welcome; pre-registration requested. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org.

monday Gluten-Free Monday – 10am-8pm. All gluten-free grocery items 10% off all-day long. Free. Earthly Goods Health Foods, 6951 Grand Ave, Gurnee. 847-855-9677. Earthly-Goods.com. Time to Dance: Jazz – 2pm. With Kate Wagner. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org.

tuesday Acupuncture Special – If you’ve never tried acupuncture at Nirvana Naturopathics, but are curious, try it for only $54. Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine will check your pulses and insert tiny little needles in your ears. You will be relaxed for 25-30 mins while listening to music. Nirvana Naturopathics, 707 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 100, Deerfield. 847-715-9044. NirvanaNaturopathics.com. Cupping Special – A Chinese technique used for generations is the use of suction cups to bring tension and toxins to the surface of the skin from deep layers. Cupping provides excellent relief for back pain, asthma, colds and more. New patient special: 3 cupping sessions for $99. Nirvana Naturopathics, 707 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 100, Deerfield. 847-715-9044. NirvanaNaturopathics.com. Facial Acupuncture Special – The reportedly safer alternative to surgery or Botox. This cosmetic treatment is an extension of traditional acupuncture. It’s said to naturally help make the skin look younger, smoother, and all-around healthier. And unlike injection procedures, Mei Zen facial acupuncture addresses not only signs of aging, but also the skin’s overall health. Try it for $120. Nirvana Naturopathics, 707 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 100, Deerfield. 847-715-9044. NirvanaNaturopathics.com. Light School – 9-10:15am. Weekly gathering with Heather Faun Basl on various spiritual topics and subjects. Have tea with Heather and expand your soul. 675 Station Blvd, Aurora. Topics & info: HeatherFaunBasl.com. Beginning Mat Pilates – 10-11am. Amanda Kantor, Certified Pilates Instructor, leads a beginninglevel mat Pilates exercise class. Limited enrollment. $100/4 wks. re:fit, 901 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. For more info & appt: 847-657-0881. ReFitInc.com. Time to Dance: Beginning Tap – 12-12:40pm. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org.

Plant Clinic Hours – 12-3pm. Held year-round. Gardening or houseplant questions? Our horticulturist can help. Bring in photos or a sample of your plant for identification or disease diagnostics. Complimentary houseplant-potting service available, for a suggested donation. You provide the plant and pot and we provide the soil and expertise. Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St, Oak Park. 708-725-2400. pdop.org. Complimentary Consultation – 1-5pm, by appt. Are you feeling older than your age? Brain fog or stress turning you into a zombie? Come and sit down for a 30-min complimentary consultation with one of our board certified physicians to discuss your health and formulate a plan to uncover the real causes of your symptoms. ChiroMend Natural Health Center, 1834 Glenview Rd, Ste 2W, Glenview. For appt: 847-730-3988. More info: ChiroMend.com. Time to Dance: Ballet – 1:30-2:30pm. See Sun listing. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org. Time to Dance: Tap – 2:40-3:20pm. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org. CBD/Hemp Oil Introduction – 6pm. Learn what all the buzz is about with hemp oil and how it can help you and your pets. Hear about the new science and research on the benefits of phytocannabinoids and why hemp oil may be the missing link in your health journey. Let us introduce you to a full spectrum phytocannabindiol hemp oil that doesn’t require a medical card. After the presentation stay to learn about the joining us spread the mission and the business opportunity. Free. Natural Remedee Heath Solutions, 830 E Higgins Rd, Ste 116, Schaumburg. RSVP: 630-309-3409. Silent Meditation Service – 6pm. Led by Anita Stehmeier. Spending 45 mins in meditation can make a powerful impact on your well-being and quality of life. Being supported by a group makes meditation much easier. Free-will offering. Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-297-0997. UnityNorthwest.org.

Qigong – 6-8pm. 2nd Tues. Discover the healing abilities of the ancient practice of qigong. Free qigong and taiji classes for the inexperienced; also a space for experts to practice their skills. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, 65 E Wacker Pl, 17th Fl, Chicago. 773-477-4822. Shiatsu Student Clinic – 7 or 8pm. Receive a 45-min session from an advanced Zen Shiatsu student. Sessions are performed in a group setting with instructor observation. $35/45-min or $90/3 treatments. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. Availability limited; for appts: 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

wednesday Prayer Meeting – Time varies depending on location. Informal weekly gatherings with inspirational readings, song, prayer and time to share healings & inspiration. Meetings held at more than 24 locations of Churches of Christ, Scientist in the metro Chicago region. Locations: CSMetroChicago.org. Green City Market: Lincoln Park – Thru Oct 23. 7am-1pm. Shop and taste fresh, locally sourced produce and market-inspired prepared foods, see chef demonstrations and more. South end of Lincoln Park, N Clark St & N Lincoln Ave, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org. Ravinia Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 30. 7am1pm. Rain or shine. Vendors selling local and organic vegetables, fruits, cheeses, baked goods, crepes and other products. Dean Ave at Jensen Park, east of the Ravinia train station, Highland Park. RaviniaFarmersMarket.org. Community-Style Acupuncture Clinic – 5-7:45pm. By Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Interns. First come, first serve. $10/treatment; $5/ vets. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, 65 E Wacker Pl, 21st Fl, Chicago. 773-477-4822. Let’s Talk Hemp Oil: The Therapeutic Benefits and Business Opportunity – 8pm. Learn how to become part of this revolution in health. Hop online to learn more about this work-from-home business opportunity. We will present a brief 15-min overview. RSVP: 630-309-3409. Meeting ID: 630-309-3409. Zoom.US.

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thursday Time to Dance: Ballet – 12:30-1:30pm. See Sun listing. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org. Time to Dance: Modern – 1:30-2:30pm. A class for people ages 55 and over. First class free. Drop-ins welcome; pre-registration requested. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org. Goddess Social – 4-6pm. 3rd Thurs. With Heather Faun Basl. Held at various restaurants. More info: HeatherFaunBasl.com.

friday Schaumburg Farmers’ Market: Village of Schaumburg – Thru Oct. 7am-1pm. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, flowers, plants and gourmet cheeses sold by the farmers who produce them. Trickster Gallery, 190 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg. VillageOfSchaumburg.com.

saturday Join the Centennial Volunteers – Sat & Sun. Be a part of forest and river revitalization by joining an inspiring movement of volunteers gathering to restore 7 special sites along the Chicago and Calumet rivers. To find a group, Ilana Federman: 312356-9990 or Ilana@fotfp.org. Dates & locations: fotfp.org/event/centennial.

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Tai Chi Class – 9am. Also Tues, 8:15pm. Reduce stress; increase flexibility and balance; improve muscle strength and definition; increase energy; stamina and agility. Wear flat-soled shoes and loose fitting clothes. $10/class. Whole Health Acupuncture, 50 Turner Ave, Elk Grove Village. 847-357-3929. WholeHealthPrograms.com. Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching Class – 9-10am. Stretch and strengthen your hips and shoulders using the revolutionary flexibility method, Ki-Hara. Increase range of motion and decrease pain in half the time of yoga. $5 for first class. Stretch Chi, 410 S Michigan Ave, Ste 841, Chicago. Advance registration required: 773-750-5031. StretchChi.com. 61st Street Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 27. 9am-2pm. South side Chicago’s premier farmers’ market. Market also features chef demos, live music and more. 61st & Dorchester, Chicago. ExperimentalStation.org/market. Plant Chicago Farmstand – 10am-4pm. Held in the lobby of The Plant, 1400 W 46th St, Chicago. 773-847-5523. PlantChicago.org. Plant Chicago Outdoor Market – 11am-3pm. 1st Sat. The only farmers’ market in Chicago where you’ll find small batch coffee, microgreens, kombucha, naturally leavened bread and fresh vegetables being sold in the same space they’re produced. The Plant, 1400 W 46th St, Chicago. 773-847-5523. PlantChicago.org. Introduction to Heartland Meditation – 2-3pm. Learn how to meditate using a guided technique of reflecting and cleansing. Join us for an eye-opening session that shows how the human mind works, what to do to tackle stress, and how you can find your true self through meditation. Free. Heartland Meditation, 1444 S Butterfield Rd, Mundelein. Advance registration required: 224-433-6338. HeartlandMeditation.com.

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Chicago Posture & Pain Solutions offers Rolfing® and Myofascial Release serving Chicago’s Bucktown and Beverly neighborhood. They provide an innovative and highly effective whole-body manual therapy approach to restore your posture and alignment and relieve a full scope of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Safe, drug-free, non-invasive and comprehensive, lasting results.

NATIONAL LYMPHATIC CENTERS

Sharon M Vogel, LMT, CLT, BCTMB, MFR 5002a Main St, Downers Grove 630-241-4100 • Lymphatics.net Sharon Vogel is referred to by Mayo Clinic practitioners, national surgeons and physicians. She offers 27 years’ experience and is Nationally Board Certified, specializing in oncology massage, lymph drainage MLD and myofascial release JFB MFR—all to help assist clients in regaining health. Free consult and treatment the second Sunday of each month, 12-2 p.m. with RSVP.

ROTH STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

Diane Roth, BCSI Highland Park, 60035 847-533-3213 • RothSI.com Structural Integration (SI) realigns, rebalances and re-educates the body through manual therapy and movement education. Chronic pain, bad posture, tired and achy bodies are signs that the body is out of balance. SI benefits include decreased pain, injury rehabilitation, improved posture, ease in movement, and increased flexibility and stamina.

WHOLE BODY KINETICS

Brendan Gibbs, Certified Rolfer®, PMA®-CPT, LMT, PTA 5301 Clark St, Fl 2, Chicago 60640 773-963-2358 WholeBodyKinetics.com Structural Integration-Rolfing®, Pilates and Movement Education help to realign and balance body in space and in movement. Improve postural and movement patterns to move freely, stand taller and straighter, reduce pain, injury rehabilitation, have more energy and feel younger.

ZEN SHIATSU CHICAGO 825 Chicago Ave, Evanston 60202 847-864-1130 ZenShiatsuChicago.org

You’ll feel the stress melt away like the snow in spring through our relaxation-focused shiatsu massage practice, which offers the same energizing benefits as acupuncture combined with the restorative power of yoga poses. Dress in cozy threads, shiatsu is performed on fully clothed clients. Professional and student therapists available. See ad on back cover.

ZERO BALANCING WELLNESS CENTER

Mary H. Murphy, LMT, CZB, CST-D 809 Ridge Rd, Ste 200, Wilmette 60091 847-920-9292 • ZBWellness.com Zero Balancing (ZB) works with the flow of chi through the skeletal system. Gentle, and energizing, a ZB session leaves the client with a wonderful feeling of body-mind integration and energized relaxation. ZB can help relieve body pain, emotional distress and boost well-being. Received clothed, ZB addresses the whole person.

CANNABIS / HEMP OIL NATURAL REMEDEE HEALTH SOLUTIONS Dee Bayro, CHHC NaturalRemedee.com LetsTalkHempOil.com

The research is overwhelming on the benefits of using phytocannabinoids from hemp. As a certified holistic health advisor, let me help answer your questions and see if hemp oil extract is right for you. Over thousands of studies support the therapeutic benefits of phytocannabinoid diols for over 250 health conditions. I offer the world’s best, one-of-akind hemp extract that has the power of intravenous therapy within a convenient oral, liposomal delivery system. Visit our website or attend a local presentation to learn more about this new science. Get involved with this revolution in health. We are looking for professionals and influencers to work with contact me for more info. See ad on page 21.

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HEALTHY LIVING INTERNATIONAL Susan Heinemann 847-769-3547 (call/text) GetReliefWithHempOil.com

We’re expanding our team globally. Looking to partner with businessand health-minded people who want to incorporate the world’s finest hemp extract CBD products into their 2019 revenue plans. Call to schedule an online virtual coffee meeting and learn more about this forward-thinking business opportunity. No parties, no monthly meetings, work at your own schedule to meet personal financial goals.

DANCE FOR HEALTH CBG INSTITUTE FOR DANCE & HEALTH North Shore School of Dance 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park 60035 DanceForJoy16@gmail.com CBG-Institute.org

Discover the healing art of dance in ballet-based classes. Dance is proven to have both physical and psychological benefits. Two current classes: Dance for Joy for cancer survivors, and Time to Dance for those 55 years or older. Taught by dancer teacher Lisa Gold and Lynne Chervony Belsky, MD. See ad on page 17.

COACHING & COUNSELING SUSAN CURRY

InteriorWerx 312-479-7893 Info@InteriorWerx.us InteriorWerx.us Are you feeling unfocused and desire to get your life back on track? Seeking solutions for health issues or emotional balance? Susan is an emotional frequency intuitive using her empathetic skills to help. Call Susan a call for a 15-min complimentary phone consult and see if it’s a good tool for you!

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ONE MIND AND BODY CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

Carol G. Sherby, BS, LMT, BCST 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn 630-205-1075 OneMindAndBody.com Carol Sherby uses gentle CranioSacral Therapy to help treat pain and dysfunction associated with a wide range of medical issues, including concussions, migraines, neck and back pain, torticollis, autism, chronic fatigue and more. She takes a holistic approach to healing, and how constrictions to nerve fibers can arise in response to physical injury, stress or emotional trauma. Through CST technique, massage and reflexology, balance can be achieved, promoting wellness in mind, body and spirit.

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FLOAT THERAPY FLOTSTONE

57 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff 60044 847-482-1700 Flotstone.com Floatation therapy is quickly being recognized as a very safe and effective way to shift into the parasympathetic state of total relaxation. Floating cradles you in its graceful healing waters optimizing your body’s ability to do what it does best, heal! Float effortlessly in over 1,250 lbs of Epsom salt. See ad on page 11.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALIST RENEÉ S. BARASCH, LDHS

316 Peterson Rd, Libertyville 60048 847-207-2034 DigestiveHealthSolutions.com Digestive problems? Acid Reflux/ GERD, IBS, Crohn’s, colitis? Let us help you naturally achieve nutritional balance, feel better and enhance the quality of your life. Improve digestion while reducing discomfort and bloating so you can eat the foods you love again. Certified digestive health specialist/enzyme therapist. See ads on pages 7 and 49.

FENG SHUI LAURIE PAWLI, CERTIFIED FENG SHUI CONSULTANT The Feng Shui School of Chicago LauriePawli@gmail.com CreateTheFeeling.com TheFengShuiSchoolOfChicago.com

You can now learn feng shui in the Chicago area. The Feng Shui School of Chicago is recognized as a Gold Level School, the highest standard established by the International Feng Shui Guild. We teach basic “Feng Shui in a Day” classes, as well as a comprehensive 77-hour “Certified Feng Shui Consultant Training Program”. A “layering” approach is taught using Form, Best Personal Direction, and Front Door Bagua placement. Laurie is a student of Grand Master Professor Lin Yun, Katherine Metz and Denise Linn.

MARNY TURVILL, MD

Outside the Pill Box, Ltd Evanston 60201 847-644-8540 DrMarny@OutsideThePillBox.com OutsideThePillBox.com Tired of feeling like crap? Looking for real solutions instead of pharmaceutical disease management? Dr. Marny helps adults and children reverse most mystery symptoms and chronic health problems. The key is identifying the root causes through testing (not guessing) and treating them with a personalized health plan and VIP support. Are you ready to feel great and get back to doing what really matters to you? Take our free online Health Assessment to get started.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DR. ALLA AVER, DDS

2400 Ravine Way, Suite 400, Glenview 60025 847-998-5100 GlenviewSmiles.com Stay healthy with a whole-body, preventative care approach. We use non-fluoridated ozonated water, periodontal herbal treatments, and gluten-free herbal paste. Restorative options include: safe amalgam removal, BPA-free fillings and sealants, non-metal crowns and bridges, sleep apnea and TMJ appliances, and non-acrylic night guards, partials and dentures. Our conservative approach includes: digital X-rays and intraoral camera, non-surgical gum therapies including laser and ozone, and herbal irrigation. Material reactivity testing, saliva pH and microscopic plaque analysis are available. Our natural approach includes dental homeopathy, CranioSacral Therapy, and nutritional counseling. Dental discount plan available and PPO insurance plans accepted. See ad on page 33.

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K. BOEHM, DDS, & ASSOCIATES

1585 N Barrington Rd, Ste 106, Hoffman Estates 60069 847-884-1220 1440 Maple Ave, Ste 2A Lisle 60532 630-810-1280 KBoehmDDS.com

State-of-the-art holistic methods of dental care in a relaxed environment. Having extensive knowledge of the correlation between oral and overall health, Dr Boehm offers bio-friendly materials compatible with your body. Services include mercury-free fillings and crowns or bridges, safe mercury removal, fluoridefree office, electrodermal screening, homeopathy, cranial osteopathy, orthodontics and jaw orthopedics, laser treatment of gum disease and ozone therapy.

CONTOS SMILE CENTER

6428 N California Ave, Chicago 60645 773-973-0531 ContosSmileCenter.com You always take top priority in our comfortable, relaxed state-of-theart dental office. You’ll feel empowered to take control of your oral health care with the guidance of Drs. Aristides, Peter and Maria Contos and our highly trained staff. We research and offer the most advanced treatment options. Free parking. Most insurance accepted. See ad on page29.

DR. ANDIE PEARSON

Gaiamed Dental North Shore Office 847-977-1655 EssentiallyPureDentistry.com Holistic dentistry involves an awareness of care that relates to the entire person. Gaiamed is a full-service practice using the most biocompatible dental options and laser dentistry (no numbing in most cases). Our services range from non-surgical gum care to mercury- and PBA-free restorations, crowns, bridges, partial and full dentures, children’s dentistry, braces, dental homeopathy and CranioSacral Therapy. See ad on page 27.

WRIGLEYVILLE DENTAL

Dr. Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, PC 3256 N Ashland, Chicago 60657 773-975-6666 WrigleyvilleDental.com In addition to state-of-the-art technology and methods offered by most holistic dentists (microscopes, ozone therapy, etc.), we treat you as a partner. We thoroughly explain your unique situation, provide treatment options and keep you comfortable with Netflix, music and paraffin wax treatments. Located off the Brown line. Free garage parking.

HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER KINTSUGI WELLNESS

1863 Highland Ave, Ste 1A, Lombard 630-412-1852 Kintsugi-Wellness.com Are you still suffering with a chronic health condition and have tried “everything?” It’s time to activate your body’s own frequencies to heal itself with Biocybernetics. Cyberscan technology is based on quantum physics and addresses food allergies, dementia, ADHD, pain, lack of energy, addictions or “mystery illnesses” by balancing your frequencies and improving your immune system by 149%. Certified Class 2 medical device, used for diagnosis and treatment in over 27 EU countries, FDA-approved and used at the world-renowned cancer clinic Hope4Cancer in Mexico and the Hippocrates Health Institute in Florida. Helps dogs, cats, horses and more, too!

DR. KRISTIN KLOCKO, PHARMD, RPH, PSCD

Health His Way, Wheaton 60189 630-254-0766 Health-His-Way.com Dr. Kristin provides natural solutions to GI issues, autoimmune, infection, hormone imbalance, anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, sleep issues and more. She specializes in DNA/genetic analysis, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, neurofeedback with photostim, neurotransmitter and endocrine system analysis. She is certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine in Reversing Cognitive Decline (The Bredesen Protocol). See ad on page 15.

LIVE POWERFULLY AYURVEDA

22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn 60137 630-460-1211 WeLivePowerfully.com Christy Studant is an Ayurveda practitioner, yoga/Pilates teacher and Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. Through pulse and tongue assessment, she uses some of the most profound natural techniques to help rebalance the body systems, mind and spirit through herbal and nutrition detoxification, Shirodhara, chakra balancing and healing energy yoga for rejuvenation, as well as life coaching.

WHOLE LIFE SPINE & SOFT TISSUE Christopher Codina, DC 33 W Higgins Rd, Ste 735 South Barrington 60010 WholeLifeChiroHE.com

Constantly foam rolling or taking meds to get through the day, just for it to come back? Learn how something that is easily treated and commonly found in the body may be the reason for your pain. Schedule your free consultation today to learn more Conveniently located and insurance accepted.

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HOLISTIC MEDICINE DR. KIM MARTIN, BS, DC, FASA, BCIM

North Shore Health Solutions LTD 800 Oak St, Ste 111, Winnetka 60093 847-715-9060 NorthShoreHealthSolutions.com Illinoisbrainhealth.com Are your hands or feet burning? Do you have numbness or tingling or pain? Problems sleeping? Are you having regular bowel movements or digestion problems? Previously diagnosed with a Neuropathy condition? Did you know that these issues can all be related?

HYPNOTHERAPY DR. FUNDA KAHN, CHI

Inner Child Connection Ltd 847-971-1221 FundaKahn@gmail.com InnerChildConnection.com Having unique training and experience, Dr. Funda Kahn offers myriad techniques customized for individuals and groups to create peace and harmony in their lives. Trained as an oral surgeon, she committed her life to healing souls. Teaching hypnosis, self-hypnosis, EFT, and “inner child connection” are only the beginning of what she can provide. “Feelings buried alive never die.” – Karol Truman. See ad on page 29.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE HEAL N CURE MEDICAL WELLNESS Meena Malhotra, MD, ABIM, ABOM 1122 Willow Rd, Northbrook 60062 847-686-4444 HealNCure.com

Specializing in medical wellness, weight loss, hormone balancing, diabetes, fibromyalgia, and anti-aging using integrative and functional medicine. We find and resolve the root cause of medical conditions and achieve outstanding, lasting results for our patients, many of which had almost given up on wellness goals. Free educational seminars. PPO insurance and Medicare accepted for covered services.

thriveMD – OPTIMAL HEALTH

Dr. Greg Seaman 1355 Remington Rd, Ste I, Schaumburg IL 60173 312-600-5070 Info@thriveMD.org

Using IV therapies, PRP, weight management and other natural programs we help conditions like fatigue, brain fog, hormone imbalance, pain, injury, weight gain, decreased performance, tick born disease and more. After an initial consultation, we design your custom program to obtain true optimal health, which includes living a healthy lifestyle and being committed to yourself. See ad on page 9.

INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY ELLEN KATZ, MS, LMFT

Clinical Director, Inner Balance Northbrook, Chicago, Palm Springs 847-224-0244 InnerBalanceNow.com Ellen’s 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist integrates a conscious approach to healing old patterns through a mix of trauma and mindfulness-based psychotherapies, HMR, Lifeline, The Work (Byron Katie), energy medicine and somatic awareness. Join Meetup.com “Inner Balance Meditation” for updates on her events, and visit her at EllenKatz.net.

INTUITIVE CONSULTATION HEATHER FAUN BASL

Office Locations: Chicago, Glenview, Naperville, Aurora 630-210-8688 Heather@HeatherFaunBasl.com HeatherFaunBasl.com Medium, healer, channel, medical intuitive, spiritual teacher and mentor. Heather offers and teaches intuitive readings, energy healing, angel healing, Akashic records, intuitive development, meditation, manifestation, soul transformation retreats and helps you evolve to the next level. Look into Heather’s Light School and Children’s Energy Academy.

MICHELE HEATHER

847-509-8289 MicheleHeather1@yahoo.com Get clarity, direction and empowerment as we release old patterns and blockages that keep you feeling stuck in life. Using Soul Memory Discovery, Michele helps you work with your angels and guides to practice new inner processes and expand into your highest good and true self. Michele is also intuitive and a Reiki Master Teacher.

LEGAL CAMPBELL LONG

105 W Madison St, Ste 600, Chicago 60602 236 S Washington St, Ste 212, Naperville 60540 866-566-9494 CLCounsel.com Our practice focuses on helping people who want to reach a resolution and stay out of court. We offer collaborative divorce, mediation, elder law mediation, divorce consulting, premarital agreements, document review/drafting, guardianships, wills/trusts, estate administration and probate. Our philosophy is to provide a personalized level of service and care, and help our clients reach a resolution.

LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL GROWTH CHRISTIAN SCIENCE IN METRO CHICAGO CSMetroChicago.org

Resources for your spiritual journey. Events, online podcasts, community worship services, Christian Science Reading Rooms. See ad on page 13.

THE EDGAR CAYCE HOLISTIC CENTER AND BOOKSTORE

At Unity Northwest Church 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines 60016 847-299-6535 • AREChicagoCenter@gmail.com Full-service bookstore, Cayce remedies, spiritual growth study groups, monthly programs, workshops and holistic fairs, intuitive skills development training, knowledgeable seekers, intuitives, healers and more. Call for hours. See ad on page 43.

INFINITY FOUNDATION

1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park 60035 847-831-8828 • InfinityFoundation.org Offering more than 200 Courses for Life in personal, professional and spiritual growth and development. Angel Oracle Certification Training with Radleigh Valentine, August 3-4. Basic Animal Communication training, August 24-25. Call or email for a free course guide. CEUs available for 14 professionals.

MEDITATION CENTER KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER CHICAGO 13 Harrison St, Oak Park 60304 2010 W Pierce Ave, Chicago 60622 708-763-0132 MeditateInChicago.org

Meditation and modern Buddhism. Everyone welcome. We offer an array of drop-in classes, weekend events, and retreats open to everyone and suitable for all levels of experience. A nonprofit, all-volunteer organization, we’re dedicated to sharing the practical wisdom of Buddha’s teachings with Chicagoland through meditation and mindfulness practices.

NATUROPATHIC CONSULTATION DR. ALLA ARUTCHEVA, MD, PHD, ND

Associate Professor, Rush University Med. School Antalee Wellness 1836 Glenview Rd, 2nd Fl, Glenview 60025 847-486-1130 • AntaleeHolistic.com Dr. Arutcheva uses bio resonance technology and microscopic blood analysis to analyze the condition of the body’s organs and systems. Based on your test results and discussion, she will identify necessary supplements and lifestyle changes to help achieve optimal health and emotional balance. Consultations can include whole body evaluations, autoimmune disorders, digestive tract health, hormonal imbalance, thyroid health, stress management, weight loss, more.

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REFLEXOLOGY JASMIN REFLEXOLOGY

10am most Sundays (check website for schedule) Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, Deerfield TheSpiritualForum.org

Each week Rev Carol Saunders delves deeply into all things spiritual with everyday people who are committed to spiritual living. Intimate, authentic and practical, this is not your usual gathering. It is a community of people creating a new conversation in the world—one of spiritual deepening and personal accountability.

Norridge, IL 773-979-5351 BloomN2Wellness.com

Since the time of the pharaohs, reflexology has helped people of all ages by restoring balance to the body’s systems. A natural pain/stress reliever, reflexology also addresses more serious health concerns. You deserve a restorative, calming and healing experience that facilitates “blooming into wellness.” Highly qualified, professional, Certified Reflexologist.

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Dave Woznica, MD Danielle Steilen-Matias, MMS, PA-C 715 Lake St, Ste 600, Oak Park 60301 708-462-6377 • CaringMedical.com

NORTHWEST HEALING CENTER

Specialists in stem cell therapy, PRP and H3 Prolotherapy: the most scientifically curative regenerative injection method for chronic pain, sports injuries and arthritis. Since 1993, we’ve helped patients who have plateaued with other pain “management” treatments to permanently resolve their pain, nerve entrapments and disabling symptoms without surgery or medication.

Northwest Healing is your destination to receive practical knowledge for your important healthcare decisions. Erica Cody uses thermographic imaging along with other modalities including the highly accurate AO Scan, to detect health concerns and address issues before they become a medical emergency. Experience all that Northwest Healing has to offer to help you live your best life. See ad on page 11.

Lake Barrington 60010 224-600-3216 NorthwestHealingCenter.com

SOUND HEALING KEMETONES COSMIC SOUND HEALING Arit Neter S Mery Maati (Aka Tchiya Amet) 8008 S Ellis Ave, Ste 2, Chicago 60619 773-571-1591 • Kemetones.org

Experience the benefits of acupuncture, without the needles. Sound healing can open previously closed gateways and eliminate blocks that cause pain or stress. Tuning Fork Therapy can shift frequencies and raise vibrations, allowing inner peace and purified desires to manifest. Based on ancient Egyptian wisdom and technology and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

WELLNESS EMPOWERED

2177 Shermer Rd, Northbrook 60062 847-963-6094 YourWellnessEmpowered.com Whole Body Thermometry (WBT) is a safe, accurate, prevention-centered way to assess functional changes in the body. This infrared scanning device is accurately and efficiently driven by sophisticated mathematical algorithms. WBT works by identifying specific temperature patterns coming from internal organs, before and after the body is exposed to a cooling stress.

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Specializing in Anti-Aging, Integrative & Longevity Medicine FreshSkin Medical Spa & Wellness Center 595 Elm Pl, Ste 208, Highland Park 60035 847-681-8821 • MyFreshSkin.com Ryan’s healthcare philosophy is rooted in evidence-based functional and integrative medicine practice. Offerings include medical weightloss programs, personalized genetic testing for diet and lifestyle, food sensitivity/allergy and nutrient deficiency testing, bio-identical hormone replacement, preventive medicine labs and counseling, acupuncture, herbal medicine and nutritional counseling. Be healthy. Feel better. See ads on pages 5 and 39.

ULTIMATE LIGHT FAT MELT SYSTEM 2177 Shermer Rd, Northbrook 60062 847-963-6094 UltimateLightNow.com/how-it-works

Are you ready for a safe, painless, program to lose stubborn fat and unwanted inches from those problem areas that nothing seems to help with? If so, then check out the Ultimate Light Fat Melt Program now offered at Wellness Empowered in Northbrook. Call now for a free consult and pricing.

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Misha Sol SHIATSU THERAPIST

“When I first started receiving shiatsu from Misha, I was having frequent migraine headaches, often lasting for 3 days. I was also having episodes of pain in my right shoulder and neck as a result of an old injury. I had a frequent “catching” in my neck that would trigger a burning pain all the way down my shoulder and arm. After seeing Misha for a few months, my headaches are now rare and much shorter, and I no longer have the intense pain in my shoulder and neck. Shiatsu left my whole body feeling freer and less restricted. The freedom has carried over into renewed creativity in my artistic work.”

– Amber

WORK WITH MISHA. Schedule a session in our clinic. Our specialties include chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, chronic illness, and emotionally overwhelming states like anxiety, panic attacks and post-traumatic stress. Call 847-864-1130 and ask to book with Misha or any chronic conditions specialist.

ZEN SHIATSU

The Massage School Alternative Holistic bodywork rooted in Asian healing philosophies 825 Chicago Avenue, Evanston • zenshiatsuchicago.org

BE LIKE MISHA

Start A Career In Shiatsu Therapy. Free Introductory Workshops Friday August 9th, 7:00-9:30pm Friday, September 13th, 7:00-9:30pm To view more class times, visit: zenshiatsuchicago.org/schedule/ Email info@zenshiatsuchicago.org or call 847-864-1130 to sign up today!

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