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The Lifeblood of Heart Health

26 HEALING JOINTS

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The Promise of Regenerative Medicine

28 FROM THE HERBAL APOTHECARY:

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30 VITAL STEPS

The Path to Vascular Fitness

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32 GOOD HEARTS START YOUNG

Boosting Kids’ Cardiovascular Health

34 A FEAST FOR ALL SEASONS

Embracing the Rainbow Year Round

40 DISRUPTING DISPOSABLES

The Drive to Banish Single-Use Plastics

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44 BEYOND ROSES Sustainable Floral Choices

46 PAIN RELIEF FOR PETS Prolotherapy Gives Joints New Life

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ed might be considered the “official” color of February, with images of red hearts, red roses and all of the visuals synonymous with Valentine’s Day. Select a magenta cyclamen, some red carnations or pink tulips, and the festive florals are ready. Or, like at my house, amaryllis bulbs that started sprouting in December are now blooming in shades of red and white from their containers on the dining room table.

In February, a male Northern Cardinal is the red visitor at the birdfeeder, brightening the gloomy winter as he seeks out sunflower morsels. Cardinals don’t migrate, nor do they change colors seasonally. Unlike the incognito winter-brown goldfinch, male cardinals remain brilliant red all year (females stay a muted pinkish-brown). Winter bird songs are few, and cardinal calls tend to be mostly a loud “chip chip”. By mid-February, though, Peggy Malecki cardinals are establishing spring territories and their songs change. I’m eagerly anticipating the first morning when I’ll hear a cardinal serenading the neighborhood with “birdie-birdie-birdie” and harkening the coming spring.

Despite the lingering winter cold and snow, a quick walk in your yard, local park or forest preserve is a great way to get fresh air and exercise while observing winter wildlife. In addition to the goldfinch and cardinals, juncos and other small birds are common. Look up to see a formation of geese, or perhaps even hear some sandhill cranes far above on a brilliant, sunny day. Hawks can be fairly common (often spotted on an expressway light pole) and great horned owls may be heard in some Chicagoland areas. On the ground, animals also leave evidence of their residence in our neighborhoods. Check out Sheryl DeVore’s article, “Wild Animals Leave Clues to their Presence,” in this issue for tips on identifying local animal tracks.

Red is symbolic of February recognitions of Heart Month (also called American Heart Month, Heart Health Month or similar). We’re focused this month on matters of the heart—the one that keeps us alive and healthy. In our lead story, “Sacred Vessels: The Lifeblood of Heart Health,” Julie Peterson looks at the crucial role of the vascular system and how simple, natural lifestyle choices can help prevent or remediate damage that otherwise could result in a heart attack, stroke, vision loss or cognitive decline. It’s never too early to start taking care of our hearts, and we offer tips on boosting cardio conditioning from an early age in our Healthy Kids department.

Seasonal reds can be found too, on February’s dinner plates. Check your indoor winter farmers’ market, coop or produce aisle for locally grown veggies like beets, beauty heart radishes, red-skinned potatoes, dried red beans, red leaf lettuce and more. Although not local, blood oranges, pink grapefruit and other colorful citrus are “in season”. Turn to our Conscious Eating department in print and on our website at NAChicago.com for tasty, nutritious recipes to try out.

Whether you’re eager to get outside every day or feeling a bit of winter cabin fever, our area has an abundance of events to help us on our ongoing paths of health and sustainability. Please be sure to refer regularly to our print and online calendars. If you’d like your events to be included, just go to our website and click on the calendar page.

As always, I encourage you to spend some time outside every day. It’s a great way to take a break, get a little exercise and reset your mood. Look for early signs of spring, take wonder in the sounds of wind in the trees, look for animal tracks in the snow or mud and reconnect with the vitality of the natural world around you.

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Camps are offered as full- or half-day sessions. To fit parents’ schedules, the Arboretum will also offer options of morning supervised play from 8 to 9 a.m., supervised lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m., and afternoon supervised play from both 3 to 3:30 p.m. and 3 to 5:30 p.m., for an additional fee.

New camp sessions include Pond Pals, STEAM: Faces of Nature, Camo Creatures, DIY Nature, Forest Escape, Hydro-Explorers, The Arb Rocks!, Walk in the Wild, Wetland Wonders and other sessions that delve into nature photography and teach survival skills.

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Inspiring Talk on Love, Desire and Relationships Offered in Chicago

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nternational teacher and Buddhist monk Gen-la Kelsang Jampa will give a talk, Love, Desire and Relationships, focused on meditation and modern Buddhism, from 4 to 5:15 p.m., February 9, at Chicago Theater Works. In this special afternoon discussion and meditation, participants will learn practical methods to free themselves from attachments while cultivating a pure love for others. He says, “If we practice in this way, our mind will remain peaceful, and our relationships will be enjoyable, stable and fulfilling.”

The deputy spiritual director of the New Kadampa Tradition—International Kadampa Buddhist Union, he regularly leads talks, classes and meditations around the world and is experienced in guiding new and experienced practitioners. He is well-loved for his clear and inspiring teachings and his ability to touch people’s hearts through his sincerity and lovingkindness.

Admission: $20 prepaid/$25 at the door.

Location: 1113 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago.

Register at MeditateInChicago.org/special-events/love-desire-and-relationships.

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he Purple Sprout Café and Juice Bar, in Wheeling, is launching a 22-Day New Year Healthy You Marathon, running from February 3 through 24. This comprehensive wellness program provides complete, no-hassle nutrition, establishes a healthy lifestyle and teaches tools and knowledge to continue moving forward throughout the year.

The Marathon program includes meals and juices for the entire duration—beverages and meals are 100 percent organic and non-GMO. Meals are whole foods, plant-based, gluten-free and soy-free.

A Master Detox webinar will be offered at 7 p.m., January 29, to inform about the nature of virtually any disease, why and how it develops, and ways of safely cleansing the body to obtain health. The Marathon program includes a Cleansing and Relaxation Routines webinar; Free Oral Cleansing Kit; 22 detox recipes; digestive herbs; and one virtual post-Marathon Q&A session.

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Practical Spirituality Lecture Series Starts in February

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he Churches of Christ, Scientist across metro Chicago are offering a free lecture series, Spirituality – Its Presence in Your Life. Eight events will be held between February 9 and the end of June.

Themes to be explored include Learning to Live with Less Fear, Exploring Prayer and its Benefits, Experiencing More of Heaven Now, Cultivating Your Relationship With the Divine and Discovering What True Humility Brings.

The speakers come from across the country, bringing a wealth of experience practicing practical spirituality. They will be sharing from their personal experiences and introducing ideas from the bestselling book, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, and the Bible.

Never Alone: How God’s Ideas Work in Us will be presented

by Melanie Wahlberg at 4 p.m., March 7, and 2 p.m., March 8, during the Body Mind Spirit Expo at the Midwest Conference Center, in Northlake.

Vagus Nerve Function Webinar to be Presented by Caring Medical

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oss Hauser, M.D., is hosting a three-part webinar series on painful neck and neurological conditions, and the importance of healthy vagus nerve function for optimal health. The webinar will be featured on Facebook Live and archived on both Facebook and YouTube. The first part of the series, Basic Vagus Nerve Function and Pathology, originally streamed on January 7. Part two, How Vagus Nerve Degeneration is Involved in Almost All Human Disease and Ross Hauser, M.D. What You Can Do To Correct It, is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m., March 3. Part three, The Neurology of Cervical Instability with Emphasis on the Vagus Nerve, is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m., May 5. Hauser will answer audience questions during the Facebook Live webinar. Send questions in live via Facebook or ahead of time to DrHauser@CaringMedical.com.

He will discuss the use of Digital Motion X-rays to see the neck in motion and prolotherapy for stabilizing unstable vertebrae, along with research and information from his upcoming book Joint Instability: The Missing Diagnosis.

For more information and event locations, visit CSMetroChicago.org.

See event listings in the calendar section and the ads in the Community Resource Guide and on page 29.

Admission is free. Event location: Facebook.com/CaringMedical.

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ith Valentine’s Day around the corner, AK Wellness & Supplement, in Skokie, will be giving out a complimentary gift package with any purchase on February 14. Additionally, they’ll be offering a 25 percent discount on all CBD products such as bestselling sleeping gummies, water soluble pain creams, oils, pet treats, bath bombs, facial/beauty products and more.

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he Body Mind Spirit Expo, taking place March 7 and 8 at the Midwest Conference Center, will feature more than 115 exhibitors and 70 presentations on natural health, personal growth, psychic readings and healings. The admission fee includes lectures and demos, as well as access to the exhibit hall. Patrons may receive a relaxing massage, have their aura photo taken and open up to new ideas in a safe environment for growth and exploration.

Showcasing national vendors along with the best from the Chicago area, the expo provides essential tools for discovering overall health and well-being. Retail exhibitors offer everything from natural and holistic health products to spiritual books and enlightened art. Healers at the expo provide treatments ranging from massages and yoga techniques to intuitive readings.

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One Earth Film Festival Promotes the Power of We

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he ninth annual One Earth Film Festival will be held March 6 through 15 at more than 40 locations in Chicago and throughout Cook, DuPage and Lake counties with the theme of The Power of We to address the climate crisis. The family-friendly festival will feature screenings for children as young as age 3. Winning entries selected in the festival’s Young Filmmakers contest will be announced at 11 a.m., March 7, at the Gene Siskel Theater, in downtown Chicago.

The environmental film festival will screen 26 thoughtfully curated and powerfully compelling documentaries. Among the 2020 films are Cooked: Survival by Zip Code, 2040: The Regeneration, Beyond Climate, Seasons of Change on Henry’s Farm, Right to Harm and Thirst for Power.

Screenings will take place at Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, Northwestern University, Loyola University, Pickwick Theater, Trinity United Church of Christ, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, the Chicago Cultural Center, Austin Branch Library, Experimental Station and other sites.

For a complete schedule and more information, visit OneEarthFilmFest.org. See ad on page 41.

Ancient Mysteries and Their Relevance to Today’s World

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he Milwaukee Area Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., and the Edgar Cayce Holistic Center Chicago (A.R.E.) will present a program, Ancient Mysteries, with John Van Auken, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 14, at the Wingspread Retreat & Conference Center.

He will help open to the whole soul and its treasures in this incarnation. In ancient times, a “memory chip” was implanted deep in our minds to access later, when we were ready to know our true selves. This program is designed to access John Van Auken that memory chip and continue to do so as we grow.

Van Auken has studied and practiced the Edgar Cayce material for more than 40 years. He has written more than 30 books, appeared on radio and TV shows and is currently the director of the Edgar Cayce Foundation and a popular leader of tours to ancient and sacred sites around world.

Location: 33 E. 4 Mile Rd., Racine, WI. Register at WisconsinAreAffiliates.regfox.com/ancient-mysteries-with-john-van-auken. For more information, call 847-299-6535. See ad on page 21 and in the Community Resource Guide.

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Infinity Family Fest in Highland Park

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he nonprofit Infinity Foundation will present Family Fest, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., March 14, featuring playful family fun with interactive, hands-on mindful games and activities. Parents and their children 3 and older will enjoy a Little Chefs playshop—a hands-on cooking activity with Taste Buds Kitchen; and a music sing-along from Bach to rock with America’s Music School.

Other highlights include Amazing Magic with magician Tim Adamz, Balance Boarding (ride on a balance board through a series of playful poses and movement games); and Planting Kindness (plant a seed, paint a pot and a rock with a word of kindness on it). Also, Animal Quest’s live wild and rescue animals that can be seen and touched will elicit wonder and wows.

Attendees are asked to bring a canned good or a new children’s book to support the Moraine Township Food Pantry.

Infinity offers more than 200 courses for kids and adults in personal growth and development.

Admission is free. Location:1280 Old Skokie Rd., Highland Park. For more information or to register, call 847-831-8828 or visit InfinityFoundation.org. See ad on page 29.

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he ninth annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, to be held from May 29 to 31 in Almond, Wisconsin, will include sessions with a focus on transformation and plant medicine. Women from all over the world will gather to rekindle the wild within and deepen their knowledge of plants.

Featured speakers include Corenlia Cho, M.D., Robin Rose Bennett, herbalist and author, as well as special guest herbalist Margi Flint, along with other knowledgeable and inspiring instructors.

Corenlia Cho, M.D. Participants will enjoy plant walks and workshops on topics that include herbs for family health, wild edibles, fermentation, permaculture, movement, herbal wisdom and wise woman ways. The conference also hosts a kids’ camp, as well as teen herbal camps, red tent space, fire circles, singing circles, delicious locally sourced farm to table meals and more.

Cho is a practicing pediatrician, Robin Rose Bennett mushroom club president and leader of her local co-counseling community. Bennett has been a practicing herbalist for more than 25 years who brings a plant-centered perspective to her practice. Flint, the author of The Practicing Herbalist, will present an immersion program, Reading the Body, that’ll focus on diagnostic tools for practitioners of the healing arts.

Early bird rates are available until Mar. 15.

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Use Pumpkin Seed Oil to Dodge Hypertension Postmenopausal women are more likely to develop hypertension than men their age, but taking pumpkin seed oil daily may head off that condition, report researchers from Marymount University, in Arlington, Virginia. In a blind study of 23 participants, women taking three grams of pumpkin seed oil for six weeks had significantly reduced systolic blood pressure, as well as better blood flow in their arteries. The oil “might be effective in the prevention and treatment of hypertension in this population,” write the authors.

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Use Probiotics to Reduce Bone Loss and Newborn Infections Bone loss leading to increased fracture risk occurs in half of postmenopausal women, but new research from Sweden offers a deterrent: a combination of three Lactobacillus probiotic strains. A total of 249 healthy, early postmenopausal women over the age of 50 that took the probiotics for a year suffered no significant bone loss in the lumbar spine compared to a placebo group, report researchers at Gothenburg University. They had slight reductions in bone loss at the neck and no changes at the hip or upper femur.

In a British Medical Journal-published study on probiotics that spanned 10 years and involved nearly 1,000 at-risk babies, researchers from the UK’s Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital found that newborns with gut infections were twice as likely to recover when given probiotics as part of their treatment in intensive care units, with sepsis rates reduced from 22.6 percent to 11.5 percent. The strains used were L. acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum and B. longum subspecies infantis. The babies were suffering from necrotizing enterocolitis, a rare infection and inflammation of the intestines which can affect low-birthweight babies.

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Qigong, a traditional Chinese massage technique and movement practice, may offer hope for the one in 68 American children suffering from autism spectrum disorder. Researchers at Portugal’s Oporto University reviewed 10 high-quality studies, all of which involved massage for children as young as 2, including two which also employed slow qigong movements and breathwork for older children. Previous studies have found that the qigong type of gentle massage practiced for 15 minutes daily by parents on autistic children helps the children tolerate touch, feel reassured by it and bond more deeply with parents that also feel less stress.

The meta-study affirmed, “Qigong seems to be able to decrease severity of individual sensory, behavioral and language components of autism, and improve self-control, sociability, sensory and cognitive awareness, as well as healthy physical behavior.”

Get Nutritional and Antifungal Benefits from Celery Researchers from Cameroon’s University of Buea studied the properties of nine local vegetables and found that celery, Apium graveolens, had some of the highest levels of antifungal properties, as well as high levels of nutritional lipids, protein, vitamin C, copper, zinc and phosphorous.

Also scoring high in nutritional and antifungal value were the seeds of Irvingia gabonensis, African or bush mango, sometimes used in the U.S. in weight-loss products.

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Try Mind-Body Options to Reduce Opioid-Treated Pain People suffering from acute pain often turn to addictive opioid treatments, but research from the University of Utah School of Social Work published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine concluded that certain mind-body therapies significantly reduce pain and the use of opioids. Reviewing 60 randomized, controlled, published clinical trials with more than 6,400 participants, researchers found that meditation/mindfulness, therapeutic suggestion and cognitive behavioral therapy all significantly reduced pain severity along with opioid use and misuse. Hypnosis also helped lower pain.

Mind-body therapies proved effective at reducing short-term, acute pain from medical procedures, as well as chronic pain. Lead author and Associate Dean for Research Eric Garland pointed out that 82,000 Americans are projected to die from opioid overdoses in the next five years and noted, “If all of us—doctors, nurses, social workers, policymakers, insurance companies and patients—use this evidence as we make decisions, we can help stem the tide of the opioid epidemic.”

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UNESCO Adopts Resolution on Earth Charter

The 40th General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), held last November, adopted a resolution that reaffirms the importance of the Earth Charter (EarthCharter. org) as an ethical framework for sustainable development.

The Charter’s four pillars— respect and care for the community of life; ecology integrity; social and economic justice; and democracy, non-violence and peace—have guided and underpinned UNESCO’s sustainable development work. Taking into account the current world situation and environmental crises, delegates felt it was time to act and that the Earth Charter provides the needed principles and values. Although it has no binding force, like previous UNESCO resolutions, its ethical foundation may surface in future battles in international courts.

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In 1969, there were only 100 South American fur seals and sea lions along the coastline of Lima, the capitol of Peru, but that has increased to more than 8,000 today, thanks to local fishermen that have realized over the intervening years that a balanced ecosystem benefits all. Once hunted almost to the point of no return for their pelts and because they ate so many fish, the sea mammals have slowly rebounded since Peru established its first marine protection area there in 1979, the Paracas Marine Reserve. Today, the Fishermen’s Union has defined these areas, in which each local fishing collective is dependent economically, and has assigned responsibility to that group for protecting those marine resources. Impetus for species protection is also being driven by the rise of tourism and artisanal fisheries.

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature, which maintains a “Red List” database of species and the degree to which they are threatened with extinction, has also been involved. It also compiles a “Green List” to recognize global best practices for area-based conservation, a program working with marine reserves along the Pacific coast.

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Alaska, which has some of the most pristine environments in the U.S., also has some of the worst air quality in its cities. According to the American Lung Association 2019 State of the Air report (Tinyurl.com/StateOfTheAirPDF), Fairbanks ranked third and a section of Anchorage ranked 21st in cities with high levels of short-term particle pollution between 2015-2017, the latest years that figures are available. Although the numbers are poor, they still represent an improvement from the last air quality report. “Particle pollution is made of soot, or tiny particles that come from coal-fired power plants, diesel emissions, wildfires and wood-burning devices. These particles are so small that they can lodge deep in the lungs and trigger asthma attacks, heart attacks and strokes, and can even be lethal,” warns Marge Stoneking, executive director at the American Lung Association in Alaska.

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Scientists have discovered that some trees raise and lower their branches several times in the course of the night, indicating a cycle of water and sugar transportation, but they didn’t know why. Plants need water to photosynthesize glucose, the basic building block from which their more complex molecules are formed. For trees, this entails drawing water from the roots to the leaves. Dr. András Zlinszky, at Aarhus University, Denmark, used a laser scanning technique to measure the exact location of branches and leaves of 22 tree and shrub species, and published his observations of substantial unexpected movement cycles. He says, “We detected a previously unknown periodic movement of up to 0.4 inches in cycles of two to six hours. The movement has to be connected to variations in water pressure within the plants, and this effectively means that the tree is pumping. Water transport is not just a steady-state flow, as we previously assumed.” Some might call that pumping action a heartbeat.

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A Billion Trees in Eight Years

Marrying forestry to technology, the startup Flash Forest, in Toronto, is using aerial drones to plant trees 10 times faster than human planters with a goal of 1 billion trees by 2028. Since testing prototype devices last year, it has already planted several thousand trees across Ontario using pre-germinated seed pods containing a mixture of species.

The drones are capable of planting trees at just 50 cents per pod, or a quarter of the cost of typical planting methods.

Funded partly by a Kickstarter campaign, the group will start planting trees in April, with at least 150,000 in the ground by the end of this year. At full capacity, one drone operator will be able to plant 100,000 seed pods per day.

Flash Forest spokesperson Angelique Ahlstrom says, “Our goals are to have a significant and measurable impact on mitigating climate change in the next decade, while combatting deforestation and biodiversity loss on a global scale. We feel we are one of the only ways that the federal government will be able to fulfill its pledge to plant 2 billion trees in the next 10 years.”

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Fresh H20 Comes to Kenya Town

A drought-plagued Kenyan region is using a new, solar-powered, desalination plant from the international nonprofit GivePower to obtain clean water. Before the plant’s arrival in the town of Kiunga, villagers had completely run out of clean drinking water and had to use dirty well water and saltwater from the Indian Ocean. The new solar water farm produces enough drinking water that’s cleaner than typical desalination plants for more than 35,000 people every day.

GivePower has a mission of using renewable energy as a means of bringing water, food and energy to places that need it most. They plan on building similar facilities in other drought-prone countries such as Colombia and Haiti.

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A new Climate Neutral product label is joining others like Fair Trade, 100% Organic and Made in America, and is closing in on a Kickstarter (Tinyurl.com/ CarbonNeutralKickstarter) funding goal to raise $100,000. The idea for the label was hatched by the founders of San Franciscobased backpack and camera equipment maker Peak Design and Brooklyn-based Biolite, which sells sustainable energy products. Participating companies start by establishing baseline emissions, evaluating such factors as raw materials, the energy costs at their facilities, the amount that employees travel, and how and where their products are shipped.

They work to reduce and balance them through greener strategies, switching to renewable power and investing in carbon offsets before they can display the label on their products. According to Climate Neutral, it only costs 12 cents to offset the carbon emissions required to produce a $120 running shoe. More than 40 brands have already signed up.

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Downstate utility Ameren Illinois recently experimented with using goats as an environmental-friendly way to remove invasive vegetation in a difficult-to-reach rightof-way in southern Illinois. The area is covered with dense vegetation that must be removed to give line workers a clear line of sight necessary for routine inspections, maintenance and accessibility during outages to the power lines and poles that traverse the property.

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By laundering clothes using simple ingredients and wise eco-practices, consumers can both save money and lower their carbon footprint.

Natural cleaning ingredients cited by TheEcoGuide.org include white vinegar, baking soda, lemons, borax and castile soap, all of which “can be bought in bulk with minimal packaging and have known cleaning properties that make them safe, effective and carbon-friendly alternatives.” Coarse salt is also suggested due to its mold-fighting power.

Look for biodegradable laundry detergents made with plant oils and other natural ingredients that are free of phosphates, bleach and surfactants such as petroleum-based nonylphenol ethoxylates.

Consider coldwater washing. About 90 percent of the energy a washing machine uses goes toward heating water. By washing four out of five loads in cold water, a household could cut its carbon emissions by 864 pounds a year, according to Energy Star data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Because the cold setting may still heat the water to as much as 80° F, see if the washer has a preferable “tap cold” option. Also, the temperature recommendations on clothing labels represent “the highest spectrum clothes can handle,” Melissa Hockstad, president and chief executive of the American Cleaning Institute, recently told The New York Times, so the hottest water won’t necessarily clean clothes better.

During rinsing, natural disinfectants that can be added include a few drops of peppermint or lavender essential oil; two teaspoons of tea tree oil; white vinegar (one-half cup per load); or one teaspoon of grapefruit seed extract.

Always assemble a full load of laundry each time.

Line drying outdoors or on a drying rack indoors also conserves energy and is gentler on fabrics. Further, learn how to make homemade, felted wool dryer balls at DIYNatural. com; tossing four to six of them in each dryer load saves time, energy and money plus reduces static cling. And consider running the dryer early in the morning or overnight: this shifts energy consumption to off-peak hours, which lowers the demand on power plants and could help reduce national reliance on fossil fuels.

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hen people think about heart health, what generally comes to mind is the fist-sized muscle that pumps and oxygenates the body’s lifeblood. However, the heart of the matter is not the pump itself, but the vascular system— the network of veins, arteries and capillaries that distributes blood to every cell in the body, delivering nutrients and eliminating waste.

Each human adult harbors an astonishing 60,000 miles of blood vessels— enough to wrap around the planet twice.

Keeping these hard-working vessels supple and open is the key not only to avoiding disease, but also to ensuring a long and healthy life.

The alternative—arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries—can slowly and silently bring on cardiovascular disease (CVD), which can result in a heart attack, stroke, vision loss and cognitive decline. CVD is the leading cause of death in the U.S., killing one in four Americans,

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according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). By 2035, nearly half the population—45 percent—is predicted to have some form of the disease.

“A hundred years ago, we were farming the back 40 with a team of horses, eating what we grew. Kids don’t get out and ride bikes; they’re playing video games and eating crap. There’s very little doubt how we got to this problem,” says John Osborne, M.D., director of cardiology at State of the Heart Cardiology, near Dallas.

Yet, the nation’s number one killer, which can fester for decades without symptoms, is largely preventable and reversible.

Only 15 percent of CVD is related to genetics; the rest is attributed to lifestyle, and the right choices can make all the difference. The key is to adopt heart-healthy habits before the body delivers a potentially fatal warning.

“The initial presentation of heart disease can be an acute catastrophic event that results in death in half the men and twothirds of the women. That’s not treatable,” warns Osborne.

Know the Risk Factors The first step toward cardiovascular health is awareness. Important indicators of CVD risk include: 4 High blood pressure (over 140/90) 4 High cholesterol (over 240 mg/dL) 4 High triglycerides (over 200 mg/dL) 4 High blood glucose (over 140 mg/dL) 4 Obesity (BMI over 30) 4 Inflammation (hsCRP test above 2 ml/dL) 4 Physical inactivity (less than 30 minutes a day) 4 Smoking or vaping (any at all) 4 Chronic stress 4 Loneliness

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Any of these factors can increase the risk of CVD, but possessing a cluster of the first five comprises a condition called metabolic syndrome, which significantly increases the potential for heart disease and Type 2 diabetes—itself a significant risk factor that can damage blood vessels, as well as the organs they support.

“While diabetes is the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States, this figure belies the fact that most people with diabetes die of heart disease, kidney failure and other complications,” says Brenda Davis, RD, of Alberta, Canada, author of Kick Diabetes Essentials: The Diet and Lifestyle Guide.

Metabolic syndrome, like CVD, has few obvious symptoms and is on the rise: Nearly one-third of adults in the U.S. have it, according to the CDC. The one distinct marker for the condition is an accumulation of fat around the waistline, characterized by a measurement of over 35 inches for women and 40 for men.

Take Action to Cut Risks “When a disease is lifestyle-induced, the only thing that can reverse it is a dramatic change in diet and lifestyle,” says Davis. “We’ve seen over and over again that it works.”

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n Know the Numbers CVD flies under the radar even though it’s increasingly common at younger ages.

The Journal of the American Medical Association released a study in December 2019 stating that about one in four young adults in the U.S. have pre-diabetes, putting them at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes and CVD.

Lisa McDowell, director of clinical nutrition and wellness at St. Joseph’s Mercy Health System, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and team dietitian for the Detroit Red Wings, works with elite athletes of all ages and notes that they more likely know their favorite player’s jersey number than their own health numbers. “Learn what your blood pressure is, know your body mass index, get your cholesterol levels and

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While simple blood tests help monitor indicators for CVD, more sophisticated tests can be even more revealing. In 2018, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (AHA) jointly issued new guidelines for patients over age 50 to get a computerized tomography (CT) scan to determine their calcium score. The procedure checks for hardening of the arteries and predicts the risk of a 10year future cardiovascular event.

“This identifies people who have pre-clinical atherosclerosis, regardless of risk factors,” says Osborne. “It also helps people modify behaviors, because they are faced with a diagnosis.”

Yale R. Smith, a Melbourne, Florida, M.D., who specializes in metabolic and functional medicine, utilizes the U.S. Food & Drug Administration-approved protein unstable lesion signature (PULS) blood test. Recommended for patients in their 40s, it measures inflammatory biomarkers for the body’s immune system response to arterial injury and provides a chronological heart age and risk of a CVD event.

“If you can show someone the future, it’s a wake-up call to make lifestyle changes to increase longevity,” Smith says.

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n Eat for Heart Health Perhaps the single most important change that people can make is diet.

“But a lot of people don’t want lifestyle medicine—they’d rather take a statin with their Big Mac,” says McDowell.

Preventing or reversing CVD requires diligence, but it’s largely about eating real, whole food—and mostly plants.

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Some cardiovascular boosters:

Leafy greens flush out excess sodium and magnesium, and reduce inflammation.

Berries improve circulation by boosting nitric oxide, which expands blood vessels.

Pomegranate juice lowers blood pressure and reduces plaque formation.

Walnuts, peanuts and almonds lower LDL, the “bad cholesterol”.

Oily fish, chia and flax seeds with omega-3 fatty acids lower triglycerides.

Soy with anti-inflammatory isoflavones helps dilate blood vessels. “We could

eat tofu, tempeh, miso, edamame, soy beans or even organic soy ‘veggie meats’ in place of red meat,” says Davis.

Yogurt, kefir and other fermented probiotic dairy products help improve glycemic control, blood lipids, cholesterol and blood pressure.

Supplements can be very helpful: Red yeast rice extract, much like a statin, significantly lowers total cholesterol and LDL.

Coenzyme Q10, a powerful antioxidant, lowers blood pressure and combats the side effects of statins.

Omega-3s in fish oil supplements reduce heart risk in healthy people and those already diagnosed with CVD risk.

Nicotinamide riboside improves blood pressure and arterial health in those with mild hypertension.

Garlic, fresh or in capsules, can lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

n Move It Sitting all day and then briefly exercising doesn’t provide the same benefit as moving periodically throughout the day.

Take more frequent breaks from sitting, get up to move around for a couple of minutes every 30 minutes.

Exercise strengthens the endothelium, the innermost of an artery’s three layers, and produces nitric oxide, which helps keep arteries open and healthy. Getting the blood moving lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, and increases oxygen and nutrients to the body.

Exercising outdoors provides additional benefits. Research from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health found that

exposure to green spaces helped prevent metabolic syndrome.

n Stress Less, Socialize More Spending even 20 minutes outdoors in nature can do wonders for high blood pressure and cortisol levels, studies show.

Walking or talking with a friend deepens social engagement, a key factor in lowering CVD risk: “Having the right tribe is crucial,” says McDowell. “If you’re with people who support you and make you laugh, you feel less stress.”

Walking a dog outdoors gets three cardiovascular pluses—exercise, nature and sociability, as dogs tend to be tail-wagging ice-breakers. Further, merely stroking a pet lowers blood pressure.

Apps like Headspace and Insight Timer make it easy to do meditation, which studies suggest may reduce overall CVD risk.

n Don’t Smoke Not starting to smoke or vape at all is ideal for cardiovascular health, but quitting allows the body to begin to heal, reducing the risk of coronary heart disease after one year by 50 percent, reports the AHA; 14 years later, the risk is the same as a non-smoker’s.

“It’s not intuitively easy to make healthy decisions,” says McDowell. “We have to learn how to make good choices.”

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This means avoiding processed foods and consuming less salt, trans fats, saturated fat and cholesterol; and more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds.

“There’s not an excess of blueberries in the American diet; there’s an excess of relatively inexpensive, highly processed junk foods in large containers,” says McDowell. Overcoming the urge to grab fast and easy foods requires education.

“Everyone needs to learn how to read a food label and avoid foods linked to vascular disease,” she adds.

Vegans have healthier cholesterol levels in their blood compared to vegetarians, which in turn have better levels than meat-eaters. Study-verified diets that lower CVD indicators also include the Mediterranean diet, as well as two developed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet, which also addresses exercise and weight control.

“I don’t believe that one diet fits everybody, but there’s a preponderance of evidence that the more plant compounds you get, the better off you are,” says McDowell.

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Previous studies have linked processed foods to hypertension and high cholesterol, and a 2019 British Medical Journal study of 105,000 adults reported that a 10 percent increase in the consumption of processed foods corresponded to a 12 percent overall increase in cardiovascular disease.

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Assess Personal Risk High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure occurs when the force of blood pushing against the vessel walls is too high, making the heart and vessels work harder. The friction damages the endothelium— the inner lining of veins and arteries—plaque builds up, the vessels narrow and blood pressure increases even more. Contributing factors include being sedentary, overweight and consuming excessive alcohol or salt.

High Cholesterol

A waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body, cholesterol can pile up (mostly as a consequence of poor diet) and stick to arterial walls, creating plaque that stymies blood flow to the heart.

High Triglycerides

The end product of digesting fats in food, triglycerides become fat in the blood that gives the body energy. Numbers climb with consumption of refined carbohydrates, simple sugars and fatty foods, contributing to arteriosclerosis.

Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions that affect up to a third of Americans, metabolic syndrome

is defined by high blood pressure; high levels of blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides; and excess fat around the waist. It’s closely linked to Type 2 diabetes, another CVD risk factor.

Obesity

Obesity—which afflicts almost 40 percent of American adults—causes chronic inflammation, harms the endothelium and causes poor cholesterol numbers. A 12year study of 17,640 Europeans, published in the European Heart Journal, found that obese people with metabolic risk factors were two-and-a-half times as likely to have heart disease as those of normal weight.

Stress

When stressed by such factors as work overload, family strife or traumatic memories, the body releases adrenaline, which causes acceleration of breathing and heart rate, contraction of vessels and a rise in blood sugar. Chronic stress can cause constricted arteries that lead to arteriosclerosis and inflammation of the endothelium.

Further, stressed people often turn to vascular-destructive activities such as smoking, drinking and binge eating.

Chronic inflammation, caused by such factors as fried and processed foods, smoking, obesity, alcohol and stress, can trigger the immune system to attack healthy tissues, including the endothelium, raising CVD risk. C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammation marker, is measured by the hsCRP blood test. Men with higher CRP levels had three times the risk of heart attack and twice the risk of stroke, Harvard scientists have found.

Physical Inactivity

A lack of regular, ongoing physical activity has been shown to dramatically increase obesity, blood pressure, cholesterol and inflammation. A 2019 British study found that artery functions declined and CVD risk factors worsened in just two weeks when active exercisers reduced their daily steps from 10,000 to 1,000.

Smoking and Vaping

Nicotine, carbon monoxide and chemicals in cigarettes increase blood pressure and heart rate, damage the endothelium and cause blood platelets to clot more, which is why smokers are two to four times more likely to get cardiovascular disease. E-cigarettes and cigars may be worse due to higher doses of nicotine, the AHA warns.

Loneliness

People need people: Harvard researchers examined 23 studies that involved 181,000 adults and found that loneliness, social isolation or both were associated with increased risks of heart attacks (29 percent) and strokes (32 percent).

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HEALING JOINTS FROM WITHIN The Promise of Regenerative Medicine

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omeday, medical science will allow us to infuse damaged or aging organs with new cells, or to manufacture made-to-order organs on a 3-D printer.

These emerging techniques to revitalize worn-out body parts are on the drawing board in the field of regenerative medicine.

However, for the injured college athlete or the grandmother with compromised joint function, healing and pain relief can already be found in the form of prolotherapy and other non-invasive approaches that stimulate the body to heal itself.

Injection therapies using dextrose or the patient’s own platelets or stem cells are being used to naturally stimulate the body to produce collagen and rejuvenated tissue, offering hope to those with soft tissue injuries, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease and even pain syndromes like fibromyalgia. A recent review in the British Medical Bulletin of 26

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10 high-quality studies of dextrose prolotherapy in adults with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee showed patients experienced significantly less pain and improved range of motion in both the short term and long term without adverse effects. Eighty-two percent of patients were satisfied with the treatment.

Controlled Inflammation A type of regenerative medicine innovated by osteopathic physician Earl Gedney in the 1930s, prolotherapy induces low-grade, temporary inflammation with the intention of triggering connective tissue cells called fibroblasts in and around the injection site.

“If you cut your arm or twist your ankle, various immune cells rush to the area to begin the repair process. This is a very basic comparison of what prolotherapy does with injections directed to specific

anatomical points,” says Ross A. Hauser, M.D., founder of Caring Medical Regenerative Medicine Clinics, in Fort Myers, Florida, and Chicago.

“Prolotherapy is used to treat osteoarthritis because it helps correct the underlying reason why it has occurred, which is joint instability. The body overgrows bone as a long-term response in an effort to stabilize an unstable joint,” Hauser says.

Naturopathic physician Brent Cameron, of Aurora Natural Medicine, in Gilbert, Arizona, suggests individualized treatment plans for best results. “My recommendations are very patient-specific, which is an important piece in prolotherapy.” Cameron says his patients are likely to start seeing relief in the first week. “In many instances, they experience complete relief and mobility after a series of treatments.”

While Cameron attests to the efficacy of dextrose prolotherapy, he is cautious with recommending it for people with systemic inflammatory conditions. “Someone with a history of joint-related autoimmune response tends to mount stronger inflammatory responses. Other forms of regenerative medicine can be helpful for rheumatoid arthritis [RA], but not in the inflammation-mediated way, like prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.”

One option, according to the Institute of Regenerative Medicine, in Boca Raton, Florida, might be very small embryonic-like stem cells (VSELS), an emerging form of regenerative stem cell therapy. These have shown promise in dealing with RA and other autoimmune diseases. Meanwhile, the Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine is ramping up its research into approaches that stimulate the body to repair itself, with numerous ongoing clinical trials utilizing different injection therapies for the treatment of osteoarthritis.

The Power of Platelets PRP injections are similar to prolotherapy, using platelets from the patient’s body instead of dextrose. “As blood flows through an injury site, the inflammatory chemicals trigger the platelets to release growth factors, which causes the torn fibers of the damaged structures to heal,” says Fort Worth osteopath Gerald Harris, of

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PRP is sometimes used in conjunction with stem cell therapy, which is typically applied in cases in which something needs to be replaced, to help fill in gaps in ligaments or tendons, Harris says.

PRP injections have proven to be effective in easing chronic low back pain from damaged vertebral discs. An overview of research published in the Journal of Spine Surgery in 2018 found it to be safe, effective and feasible, with promising potential for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Harris says that people that wish to avoid surgery or cortisone injections can benefit from PRP, which can also be applied topically to treat non-healing wounds like bedsores and diabetic ulcers.

Harris subscribes to the power of persistence. “Don’t give up. With proper treatment there is a strong likelihood that you can live a happy, healthy life free from chronic pain.”

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FROM THE HERBAL APOTHECARY:

Herbs to Start Using Today

by Linda Conroy

place the lid on the jar. Leave the jar sit for eight hours, and then strain.

Drink it throughout the day. Unused portions will last for up to three days in the refrigerator. Nettle infusions can be drunk at room temperature or iced, as well as warm. The infusion can also be a delicious addition to any soup or stew.

GERMAN CHAMOMILE

Herbalism is a tradition with ancient roots

that is commonly practiced around the world. According to the World Health Organization, this healing methodology takes place primarily out of people’s kitchens and home apothecaries. Herbs help to support overall health and strengthen many body systems, offering significant nutrients, boosting immune function and enhancing cardiovascular and digestive health.

An herb is essentially any plant that provides leaves, seeds, roots or flowers which can be used to enhance flavors, promote health or as a medicine.

While there are an abundance of herbal possibilities, it is easiest to start incorporating herbs into daily life by selecting easily accessible plants with many uses, such as stinging nettle, German chamomile and garlic. These three herbs are easy to procure and grow, and simple to incorporate into food or beverage to help improve health and well-being.

STINGING NETTLE (Urtica dioica): It is easily foraged or cultivated in most parts of North America, and for those not able to grow or forage the plant, many health food stores and online resources carry dried nettle.

Nettle meets the criteria for being a nutrient-dense herb. Herbalists often talk about it as one of the most nourishing plants on the planet. The nutrient profile of nettle consistently outshines most common cultivated greens.

Nettle cooked as a vegetable or dried and prepared as a water-based infusion includes a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals. This infusion provides a medium by which nutrients can be easily absorbed by the body. Nettle is a good source of vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B5, amino acids, calcium, fatty acids, folic acid, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and potassium.

For maximum benefit, nettle is best prepared as a nourishing herbal infusion. To make it, weigh one ounce of the dried herb and place in a quart canning jar. Pour a quart of boiling water over the herb and 28

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(Matricaria chamomilla or its wild foraged substitute Matricaria discoidea, commonly known as pineapple weed, wild chamomile or disc mayweed) is one of the most common herbs found in the American household. It promotes relaxation and sleep, is categorized by herbalists as a nervine and its effects are well established. Drinking a 10-minute steeped tea of fresh or dried flowers and/or bathing in a tea that has been steeped for an hour or longer is a classic remedy used to promote sleep and ease anxiety.

Lesser known effects of chamomile include inflammation reduction (internally and topically); soothing to the skin and mucous membranes; a bitter digestive aid; and possible anticancer properties.

To make chamomile tea, measure one teaspoon of flowers (fresh or dried) and place in a tea bag or tea ball. Place it in a cup and pour boiling water over it. For a soothing relaxing tea, drink after this has steeped for 10 minutes. As a digestive aid or to add to a bath, let the herb steep for up to

an hour. To promote digestion, take one teaspoon of the strong, bitter tea. For the bath, remove the tea ball or bag and pour the tea into the bathtub, climb in and soothe the entire body, or add to a foot bath to enjoy a relaxing soak for tired feet.

GARLIC (Allium sativum): Garlic and other related

Allium family plants like onions, leeks and shallots are amazing herbs to bring into a diet on a regular basis. Many people enjoy garlic, which is readily available at almost any grocery store and it is quite easy to grow. In addition to being an amazing spice, garlic is an effective antibiotic herb. This plant family contains many important immune-boosting and infection-fighting varieties that are easy to grow, purchase and incorporate into meals. Garlic is widely recognized as an agent to help aid in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

One of the most important compounds in fresh garlic is an amino acid called allicin, a powerful substance responsible for some of the plant’s healing properties. When the clove is crushed, chopped or chewed, the enzyme alliinase is released and converted into other sulfur-containing compounds that exhibit antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral

and antiprotozoal activity. Allicin also comprises the plant’s own defense against attacks by pests.

The most effective way to ingest garlic is fresh, not cooked. Add it to salad dressings, dips, spreads, cheese and even honey. A traditional preparation, known as fire cider, can be made by filling a jar with garlic, onions, horseradish and other spicy herbs and pouring apple cider vinegar over them. Let this mixture sit for up to six weeks, then strain. This preparation is often taken by the spoonful and used to help prevent colds and flu. Add to salad dressings, marinades and/or simply drizzle on to greens.

These three herbs help to build and protect immune health, strengthen the body by offering essential vitamins and minerals, support digestion and protect the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. They are relatively easy to incorporate into the kitchen and apothecary, and have the capacity to keep the body healthy and strong.

Linda Conroy is an herbalist, community organizer, founder of Moonwise Herbs and founder and organizer of the annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, to be held May 29 through 31, in Almond, WI. For more information, visit MoonwiseHerbs. com and MidwestWomensHerbal.com. See ad on page 11.

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VITAL STEPS The Path to Vascular Fitness

by Marlaina Donato

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t is well-known that exercise combats cardiovascular disease by balancing blood pressure and managing blood sugar, but aerobic exercise, not resistance training, takes the prize for keeping the body’s thousands of miles of blood vessels more supple. A 2017 study published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise shows that all-extremity exercise like brisk walking improves arterial flexibility in older individuals; even those with a sedentary history.

For blood vessel flexibility, any sort of sustained aerobic exercise helps.

Find something you enjoy so that you’ll keep doing it in the long term. ~Alex Hutchinson

Moving the body regularly also lowers stress hormones like cortisol that can ignite damaging vascular inflammation. A West Virginia University study presented at the 2016 Experimental Biology meeting in San Diego showed that aerobic exercise fosters healthy blood vessels in rats exposed to chronic stress.

Combining aerobic exercise with good diet and paying attention to triglyceride levels all help to keep us young from the inside-out.

Step It Up According to a 2015 study by the University of

Missouri School of Medicine published in Experimental Physiology, walking just 10 minutes after prolonged sitting can restore blood flow in the legs and improve impaired vascular function.

Results like these are another reason to get up and move. Walking, running, swimming, cycling, jumping rope and playing tennis are all excellent options.

“For blood vessel flexibility, any sort of sustained aerobic exercise helps. Find something you enjoy so that you’ll keep doing it in the long term,” says Alex Hutchinson, New York Times bestselling author of Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights? Fitness Myths, Training Truths, and Other Surprising Discoveries from the Science of Exercise.

The Toronto-based, Outside magazine science columnist underscores that treadmills and walking outside foster equal benefits by increasing the heart rate.

The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic exercise. Dr. Regina Druz, a board-certified cardiologist and medical director of the Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island, explains, “This translates into 30 minutes a day, five times a week. A specific exercise program may be helpful for those with a medical condition,

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but for overall vascular health, any physical activity like walking or taking the stairs will do.” Druz also highlights the role of nitric oxide: “One of the most studied mediators of vascular health is [nitric oxide], which makes arteries flexible.”

Research findings published in 2018 in the journal Hypertension spotlight the correlation between the number of daily steps and arterial plasticity through a technique called pulse wave velocity, which measures how fast blood travels from the heart to the feet. The evidence suggests that 1,000 extra steps a day foster significant vascular improvement.

Judy Heller, a walking coach and founder of Wonders of Walking, a fitness program in Portland, Oregon, concurs: “Moving throughout the day, not just once a day, is most important.” Heller is a firm believer in consistency. “My aunt lived to 107 and remained in her three-story house.

Her words to me were, ‘Judy, don’t ever stop walking.’ Small changes yield greater rewards over time. We’re meant to move.”

Superfoods and Supplements Nitric oxide, responsible for the dilation and contraction of blood vessels, is produced by exercising and helps to protect the smooth interior lining of the arteries from excessive plaque accumulation. Adding nitric oxide-boosting foods to an already healthy diet can give us an extra edge over vascular conditions like stroke and peripheral artery disease. “Beets, arugula, spinach and rhubarb are all good sources of dietary nitrate.

They’re not miracle supplements, but if you make these foods a regular part of your diet, you’ll have a positive effect on your arteries,” says Hutchinson.

Research by Florida State University published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reveals that a

one-cup daily serving of blueberries helps to protect the arteries from stiffness. Watermelon, rich in the nonessential amino acid L-citrulline, also packs a nitric oxide punch.

Full-spectrum vitamin E is another good option, especially for addressing peripheral artery disease and reducing serum triglyceride levels that are often seen as secondary to “bad” cholesterol levels, but which low levels are vital to cardiovascular health.

Druz cautions against using supplements as substitutes for healthy nutrition and exercise, and underscores the importance of dialing down stress, “I advise my patients to build stress resiliency, which involves recognizing and practicing stress response. This, along with nutrition and consistent exercise, will lower inflammation and help build stress resiliency.”

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GOOD HEARTS START YOUNG

Boosting Kids’ Cardiovascular Health

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by Ronica A. O’Hara

e don’t often think of children as having cardiovascular problems, but evidence is mounting that many youngsters today—because of scant exercise, poor eating habits and excessive screen time—are on track to experiencing serious heart and circulatory problems later in life.

“Instead of taking a wait-and-see approach by treating disease later in adulthood, we should help children maintain the standards of ideal cardiovascular health that most children are born with,” reports Julia Steinberger, M.D., director of pediatric cardiology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, in Minneapolis, and lead author of a 2016 scientific statement on children’s cardiovascular health from the American Heart Association (AHA).

In a March 2019 update, the AHA noted that fewer than 1 percent of children meet all seven criteria, or metrics, for ideal cardiovascular health; half of all children meet merely half the measures, which include physical activity, 32

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healthy eating, not smoking, attaining ideal body mass index (BMI), total cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose readings. Poor metrics in a child are linked to such adverse outcomes as heart attacks, heart failure and stroke in adulthood, advises Elaine Urbina, M.D., director of preventive cardiology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, adding that poor metrics in teens are linked to fatty buildup in the neck arteries and arterial stiffness later in life.

But starting in utero, crucial strategies can promote strong cardiovascular systems in kids. Children born to mothers with low vitamin D levels have about a 60 per-

Get them moving. Children should be physically active at least 60 minutes a day, the AHA recommends, but among kids 6 to 11, only half of the boys and a third of the girls meet that guideline; by ages 16 to 19, merely one in 10 boys and one in 20 girls do. A review of 50 fitness studies in 28 countries involving 25 million children concluded that American kids today are about a minute and a half slower running a mile than their peers 30 years ago.

“Aerobic exercises like running, swimming and cycling use the big muscles of the body and are excellent ways of stressing and strengthening the heart and lungs,” says study author Grant Tomkinson, Ph.D., professor of education, health and behavior studies at the University of North Dakota.

Even simply walking to school in the morning for 10 minutes reduces stress in kids and curbs heart rate and blood pressure increases, a University of Buffalo study found.

Feed them well. About 91

percent of U.S. children have what is classified as a “poor” diet that’s heavy in simple carbs like desserts and sugary drinks, the AHA reported. It recommends feeding kids a diet heavy in fruits, vegetables, fish and whole grains and low in sodium and sugary foods and drinks. A 2016 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study of 2,142 children found that nine of 10 kids exceeded recommended sodium levels.

A Cleveland Clinic study found that obese children eating a low-fat, plant-based vegan diet for

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cent higher risk of elevated systolic blood pressure between ages 6 and 18, reports a Boston Medical Center study in the journal Hypertension; vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy may head that off. Other important strategies include:

Instead of taking a wait-and-see approach by treating disease later in adulthood, we should help children maintain the standards of ideal cardiovascular health that most children are born with.

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four weeks began lowering their risk of heart disease by improving their weight, blood pressure, BMI, cholesterol levels and insulin sensitivity.

Don’t smoke or vape. The risk of a child developing carotid plaque in adulthood was four times higher if one or both parents smoked without taking care to limit the child’s exposure; when they did take care, the risk was still almost two times higher, according to an Australian study in the journal Circulation. Discouraging a teen from vaping is also critical to future health: New research from the University of Kansas School of Medicine shows that adults that vape are significantly more likely to have a heart attack, coronary artery disease and depression compared with those that don’t vape or use any tobacco products.

Restrict screen time. Australian

6-year-olds that spent the most time in front of TVs, computers and video games had narrower arteries in the back of their eyes—a marker of future cardiovascular risk—reported a study in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular. A study from Canada’s McMaster University found that kids with video game addictions sleep less, which in turn elevates blood pressure, lowers helpful HDL cholesterol and raises triglycerides.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

by Isabella Dussias

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appy winter to all! February brings us cold weather superimposed with the warmth of Valentine’s Day. In my elementary school years, winter was a time of cold days and hopeful school closings that felt as if it dragged on forever. Valentine’s Day was always a highlight—getting candy and exchanging cards with school friends broke up the doldrums of winter.

So, why do we celebrate love? Countless songs and love stories have been written about it, and there is an abundance of romantic comedies shown on TV. There is puppy love, love handles, love seats, and love potions—those endearing terms are endless. There is love of country, love of friends, love of family, love of self. There are lovebugs and love birds, lovesick and love songs.

In asking my friends if Valentine’s Day is important to them as teens, I got many different responses. Some were looking forward to getting flowers or candy from a parent or from someone special. Others were excited to give a card or stuffed animal to their little brother or sister. One of my friends spends every Valentine’s Day having dinner with her grandparents. My other friend donates his time at an extended care facility.

It’s been said that “love makes the world go ‘round”. The goodness of humanity is essential to that, and love plays a fundamental role. In polling my friends, I found that the four-letter word “love” became synonymous with another four-letter word “kind”. What we, as teens, seem to be seeking out to celebrate is the kindness and love that is inherent within us all.

Now it’s halfway through winter. Hope you have a lovely February!

Isabella Dussias is a 17-year-old singer-songwriter/ composer from New Jersey. She enjoys writing about issues that are important to today’s youth, and she believes music is an important outlet to connect people and share messages through the creativity of lyric and melody. For more information, please visit IsabellaDussias.com.

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Food always tastes better in the season it was intended to be eaten in. ~Brigit Binns

A Feast for All Seasons Embracing the Rainbow Year Round

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by April Thompson

o matter where we live, eating seasonally in winter doesn’t have to be boring or limiting; a culinary adventure awaits the home chef that’s willing to leave avocados and asparagus to their rightful seasons and embrace the winter rainbow of bitter greens, sweet potatoes, sunny citrus and fuchsia beets, among other timely delicacies.

“Sometimes people think of winter foods as brown and soft and boring, and it’s absolutely not the case. Winter brings bright things like pomegranates, beets and citrus, which offer color and acidity,” says Brigit Binns, the Paso Robles, California author of 30 cookbooks, including Cooking in Season: 100 Recipes for Eating Fresh.

Eating seasonally is especially important in winter, says Shannon Stonger of Texas, author of Simple Food for Winter: 30 Grain-Free Recipes to Get You Through the Dark Days. “Winter foods like fermented vegetables, root vegetables, squashes and hardy greens are especially helpful in the colder, darker months, when our bodies are in need of comfort foods as well as pre- and probiotic foods,” says Stonger, a homesteader and founder of the blog NourishingDays.com.

There are plenty of other reasons to stick to a seasonal diet in winter, adds Binns.

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it was intended to be eaten in. Seasonal foods are naturally ripened, rather than harvested early and trucked in. In addition to enhanced flavor, eating seasonally helps minimize use of fossil fuels to bring our food to us, and is likely to be less expensive.”

Winterizing the Kitchen Much of the fall harvest, particularly root vegetables, stores well through the winter (hence the idea of a root cellar), extending produce across seasons, according to Steven Satterfield, chef and author of Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons. There are lots of root vegetables beyond just carrots and potatoes to be enjoyed in winter, including sunchokes, parsnips and turnips, which can be used creatively rather than “boiled to death,” says Satterfield. For example, the Atlanta restaurateur incorporates parsnips into an upside-down cake with winter spices like nutmeg, black pepper and ginger.

Binns likes to add texture to winter dishes with nuts, color with herbs, and crunch with a winter vegetable like fennel.

Warming soups are always comforting during the coldest season, but she also likes warm salads, like a beet and escarole salad drizzled with a warm sherry vinaigrette.

Satterfield suggests that specialty citrus like blood oranges, Meyer lemons and

cross-hybridized varieties such as tangelos and pomelos are fun to intersperse with winter vegetables to maximize brightness and freshness. A lot of winter produce can be great in raw form as well, he adds, including Brussels sprouts, rutabaga or daikon radish, shaved thinly or julienned into a salad.

Winter squash is a favorite staple of the Stonger family in the cooler months.

“It is easy to grow, easy to store and so deliciously sweet and rich. We roast it as a side dish, mash it as a sort of breakfast porridge or make soups and curries from it,” says Stonger.

Satterfield suggests using all the parts of winter vegetables to maximize the harvest and minimize food waste. For example, the seeds of winter squashes can be roasted with herbs and spices and eaten as is, churned into other dishes such as a squash seed granola or blended and strained into a homemade broth to add some texture, fat and flavor. After roasting carrots with Moroccan spices, Satterfield suggests taking the leafy carrot tops and chopping them with cilantro and garlic to make a green sauce to crown the carrots. Swiss chard stems can also be chopped and cooked into Portuguese bread soup, with leftover stale bread made into olive oil croutons and egg whites stirred in at the end.

Winter Health Boosters Beyond selecting seasonal produce, chefs recommend a few key dietary tweaks in winter, such as stepping up vitamin D consumption. “Since you’re not seeing a lot of sun this time of year, it’s more important to get it through colorful vegetables like carrots, cabbage or radicchio. Watermelon radishes are another winter vegetable full of vitamins,” says Binns.

“You can grow your own sprouts throughout the winter as a great microgreen option. Sprouts are incredibly high in enzymes, something often lacking in other winter dishes,” suggests Stonger. “Fermented vegetables and other fermented foods can make up the difference in winter.”

April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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Winter Salad Wonders For the vinaigrette: Fresh orange juice or as needed 1 Tbsp champagne vinegar ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

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Cut the celery in half lengthwise. Using a serrated vegetable peeler or a mandoline, shave the celery into thin strips lengthwise down the ribs. Cut the strips in half crosswise and place in a bowl of water. Set aside.

Separate the mâche leaves and transfer to a shallow serving bowl. Working on a plate to capture all the juices, use a serrated knife to cut a thick slice off the top and bottom of each citrus fruit. Working with one fruit at a time, stand it upright and, following the contour of the fruit, carefully slice downward to remove the peel, pith and membrane. Set the fruit on its side and cut crosswise into slices about ⅜-inch thick, discarding any seeds. Transfer the slices to the bowl with the mâche, reserving the juices for the vinaigrette.

Mixed Citrus Salad With Mâche, Fennel and Celery

Winter is the height of citrus season, with an appealing display of oranges, mandarins, tangerines, tangelos, pomelos and more in the best-stocked markets. Use a varied mixture of sweet-tart types for the prettiest, tastiest salad.

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Yields: 4 servings 2 ribs celery 2 bunches mâche 2 lb mixed citrus fruits, such as navel oranges, blood oranges, tangerines, mandarins and pomelos ½ fennel bulb, trimmed 8 kumquats ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Cut the fennel lengthwise in half. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, cut the fennel crosswise into very thin slices and tuck among the citrus slices. Drain the celery and distribute evenly over the salad. Using the serrated knife, cut each kumquat crosswise into very thin slices, discarding any seeds. Scatter the kumquat slices evenly over the salad, then sprinkle the almonds over the top.

You can grow your own sprouts throughout the winter as a great microgreen option. ~Shannon Stonger

Chard and Squash Salad

1 small winter squash, such as sweet dumpling, acorn or golden 2 small beets, trimmed 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 bunch Swiss chard, tough ribs removed and leaves torn Red wine vinaigrette or vinaigrette of choice Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Cut the winter squash into wedges and remove the seeds, if desired. Transfer the wedges to a baking dish. Halve the beets and add to the dish. Drizzle with the oil and toss to coat. Bake in a preheated 450° F oven, stirring once, until tender and lightly browned, 20 to 40 minutes. Let cool. Peel and slice the beets. Place the chard in a bowl, drizzle with some of the vinaigrette. Toss to coat. Add the squash and beets, drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

From Cooking in Season: 100 Recipes for Eating Fresh, by Brigit Binns

To make the vinaigrette, pour the reserved citrus juices into a measuring cup. Add enough additional orange juice to measure ½ cup then add the vinegar. Whisking constantly, slowly add the olive oil and whisk until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad, toss gently to coat, and serve.

From Cooking in Season: 100 Recipes for Eating Fresh, by Brigit Binns

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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recipes from a farm kitchen

Rutabaga and Apple Puree

Photo credits Prairie Wind Family Farm

inter is a time to enjoy local food! In the winter, we share a wide variety of colors, flavors and textures with our farm share members,” says Jen Miller, of Prairie Wind Family Farm. “These recipes incorporate some of the fresh vegetables and fruit we store, and some of the fresh vegetables we grow in hoop houses, protected from the winter snow.”

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Serve alongside meats or grilled mushrooms.

Yields: 4 to 6 servings 2 rutabaga, peeled and cubed 2 apples, peeled, cored and cubed (I use honey crisp) 2 Tbsp butter 1 pinch nutmeg Salt and freshly ground pepper Place rutabaga in steamer basket over boiling water, cover and steam until nearly tender (15-20 minutes). Add apple and steam for additional 10 minutes. Drain well.

Puree rutabaga and apple mixture with immersion blender or by hand for chunkier consistency.

Add butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to just to combine.

Mini Vegetable Frittatas Yields: 12 muffins (4-6 servings) Cooking spray 1½ cups frozen vegetables (I like broccoli and/or bell peppers)

1½ cup fresh spinach, chopped small 8 large eggs ¼ cup milk ½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Preheat oven to 350° F. Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.

Combine all vegetables in a bowl. Distribute mixture evenly among muffin cups.

Crack eggs into a large bowl. Add milk, salt, and pepper; stir with a whisk until well combined. Divide egg mixture evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle cheese evenly on top. Bake at 350° F for 18 minutes or until just set.

Cool on a wire rack for 2 to 3 minutes.

Carefully run a spatula or butter knife around edges to loosen frittatas.

The more colorful the food, the better.

I try to add color to my diet, which means vegetables and fruits. ~Misty May-Treanor

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Buttermilk Cornbread

anie Maxwell, executive director of the Illinois Farmers’ Market Association, says, “When we think of farmers’ markets, we often think of seasonal and beautiful fruits and vegetables. But many farmers’ markets offer so much more.

Meats, poultry, cheese, honey and eggs are available year-round. Farmers’ markets and local food coops may also have artisan, Illinois-produced grains.”

This recipe explores using local grains for rich-tasting cornbread with a hint of sweetness. Traditional cornbread has added sugar. This recipe uses local honey and no added sugar. The key to great tasting food is having the freshest, best ingredients.

Buttermilk Cornbread Yields: 8 to 12 wedges ½ cup butter, melted and cooled slightly 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 1 cup buttermilk* ¼ cup local honey 2 large eggs Preheat the oven to 375° F. Lightly grease a nine-inch cake pan with butter.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour,

cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients.

In another bowl, combine, buttermilk, honey and eggs. Whisk together.

Tip: fill a graduated liquid measuring cup with 1 cup milk. Add honey until the liquid shows 1¼ cups. Much less mess.

Add buttermilk ingredients to dry ingredients and blend. Add melted butter and mix again until just combined.

Place in baking pan and bake for 23 to 25 minutes or until the cornbread begins to turn golden brown and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Serve warm with additional local honey if desired.

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Beneficial Broths

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ver wonder why we take chicken soup for a cold or flu? The benefits of bone broth have long been known. Traditional chicken soup was made from a whole chicken by boiling until the meat fell off the bones. This resulted in the minerals from the bones, along with other vitamins, being in the broth. The beneficial nutrients were then able to be used by the body to heal and regenerate cells,” says Tiffany Hinton, a mom, business owner, author, speaker, functional medicine-certified health coach and founder of GF Mom Certified.

“The broth provides collagen and compounds from the glucosamine family, which can nourish the bones and joints.

Dr. Terry Wahls explains, ‘bone broth is also filled with all the minerals that our skeletons need, in addition to glutamine and other amino acids that are especially healing for someone suffering from a leaky gut… The amino acid glutamine is the preferred fuel to heal internal damage more efficiently.’ [The Wahls Protocol, 2014]

“For those following a vegetarian or vegan diet, a mineral-rich seaweed broth

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can bring similar healing benefits,” Hinton adds.

Hinton provides the following two recipes, which she uses with her own clients and family.

Chicken Bone Broth Yields: About 12 cups (3, 1-quart jars) 2-3 lb chicken bones (preferably from organic, free-range chicken) 3-4 cups mixed chopped vegetables and peelings (I use carrot peelings, red cabbage, fresh mushrooms, leeks and celery) One bunch of fresh herbs of your choice 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 4 qt water

Seaweed Mineral Broth (Vegan) Yields: About 12 cups (3, 1-quart jars)

1 chili pepper, roughly chopped (with seeds) (optional) 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, roughly chopped (include skin) 1 cup greens, such as kale or spinach 3-4 cups mixed chopped vegetables and peeling (I use carrot peelings, red cabbage, fresh mushrooms, leeks and celery) ½ cup dried shiitake mushrooms 30 g (about 1 oz) dried wakame seaweed 1 Tbsp peppercorns 2 Tbsp ground turmeric 1 Tbsp coconut aminos A bunch of fresh coriander or other herb of your choice Boil all ingredients for 6 hours on low heat or cook in crockpot for 24 hours on low.

Strain both and place in sterilized mason jars.

Refrigerate the jarred broth for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 6 months. Use in soups, gravies or just as a warm, soothing drink.

Note: If canning, follow specifically recommended bone broth canning procedures for a shelf-stable product.

Alternate method using an InstaPot or similar cooker Add water until the bones and veggies are completely covered, making sure that you don’t fill more than two-thirds capacity.

Lock the lid in place and set the valve to the “sealing” position.

Using the manual setting, select “high pressure” and set the timer to 120 minutes.

After two hours, allow the InstaPot to depressurize slowly via natural release.

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Disrupting Disposables The Drive to Banish Single-Use Plastics

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niversities, sports There is momentum, plastics from the waste arenas, restaubut it is challenging. system and replacing them with Earth-friendly rants and other alternatives will eventualbusinesses are taking up ~Eric DesRoberts ly pay off, experts say, but the call to “disrupt disposit will be a long and slow process. Howables” as part of a global effort to dramatever, momentum is building, spurred by ically cut down on single-use plastics. The consumer demand and a growing numenvironmental problems caused by those ber of enterprising businesses, organizaubiquitous throwaways have become a tions and academic institutions. mainstay of news reporting, and studies on

At Penn State University, agriculhow best to reduce them through public policy abound. A recent Canadian research ture and biological engineering professor Judd Michael is working with sports paper in the Marine Pollution Bulletin facilities to lower both plastics use and explores strategies such as bans, tax levies littering; the initiative is working so well and education. Experts agree that it is not that their approaches may be taken up by just a litter problem, but a sobering matter other schools across the nation. “One of of human and planetary health.

As these plastics wind up in the oceans my projects is with NASCAR’s Pocono Raceway [also in Pennsylvania], where the and landfills worldwide, they can languish owners of the track wanted to continue virtually intact for up to 1,000 years, entanto make the venue more green,” he says. gling and choking marine mammals and “There is zero waste in suites for that terrestrial wildlife. Or, they break into toxic track, and they are initiating a compremicroplastics that enter drinking water hensive recycling program. They try to get supplies, eventually ingested by humans. tailgaters to participate, as well.”

Because plastics are made from petroleum,

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That program was exported to Pocono. Michael is also working with PepsiCo, which owns Frito-Lay, to develop alternative packaging.

The University of Florida’s efforts began in 2012, when the campus freed itself from plastic bags, getting buy-in from Chick-Fil-A, Subway and other eateries that agreed to switch to alternatives. “We’ve been Styrofoam-free since 2012, as well,” says Allison Vitt, outreach and communications coordinator for the UF Office of Sustainability. “At the end of 2018, we officially switched over all to compostable straws.”

They feel like plastic, but are certified compostable, she says.

UF has engaged with Cupanion, a company that developed an app that has a “fill it forward” program, distributing money to clean-water charities worldwide.

“Since 2016, we’ve been working with them to reduce single-use plastic, rewarding people for reusing their bottles,” says Vitt.

Interested students, staff and faculty are given a barcode sticker to scan on their phone each time a bottle is refilled at a campus retailer or water fountain. The app provides points that can be redeemed for monthly prizes. “It also shows you your personal footprint—your cumulative impact, like how many single-use bottles you have avoided,” she says.

On a smaller scale, Dana Honn and his wife Christina went completely plastic-free upon opening Café Carmo, in New Orleans. “We only had about a dozen seats, but determined to have as little waste as possible. Every year, we were able to build upon it,” he says.

“A lot of local folks have really changed their perspective. We see a lot more customers coming in and saying they appreciate that we are using compostable cups and compostable straws.”

It’s a slow, but steady effort, says Eric DesRoberts, senior manager of the Ocean Conservancy’s Trash Free Seas program.

“We have worked with a number of restaurants talking about why it is important to be taking action to keep plastics out of the waste stream and out of the ocean.”

More people are volunteering to clean up and cut back on plastics, and more businesses are asking the nonprofit,

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A lot of local folks have really changed their perspective. We see a lot more customers coming in and saying they appreciate that we are using compostable cups and compostable straws. ~Dana Honn Washington, D.C.-based, environmental advocacy organization how they can do their part. “There is momentum, but it is challenging,” says DesRoberts.

Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. Connect at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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Leave Clues to Their Presence

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n natural areas, on driveways or in backyards, rabbits, mice, coyotes, foxes, birds and maybe even a mink leave signs of their presence with footprints in the snow. “Winter is a beautiful time to go out animal tracking,” says Stacy Iwanicki, natural resources coordinator with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (dnr.illinois.gov). “There’s no worry about mosquitos and ticks—and everybody needs to get more fresh air in the winter time,” she says. “Plus, it’s fun to guess what’s been out while we were asleep.” In winter, Iwanicki, who lives in McHenry County, tracks animals by their footprints and their scat, or droppings. “One of my favorite places to track is my own driveway. When you have an overnight snow that ends early enough in the night, you can see in the morning who’s been crossing your driveway,” she says.

Animal tracks in the snow at Volo Bog in Ingleside

Tristan Gooley (NaturalNavigator.com), author of The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs, agrees. “Fresh snow and cold air mean that nothing can pass without leaving glaring prints,” he writes. Gooley suggests in his book to look where animals may have been seeking food and shelter. Perhaps there is an open field that leads to a pond with some open water in winter. An animal may have crossed the field at night to get a drink. Walking a sandy beach early in the morning in winter is also a good idea; for example at Illinois Beach State Park, in Zion, or along one of Chicago’s harbors such as Montrose or Monroe.

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Wild Animals

Iwanicki suggests beginning in the backyard or on the driveway to identify the most common critters. Animal trackers can take photos or draw what they see on their driveway, then check online or in a book to compare. She routinely finds rabbit and squirrel foot prints on her driveway in winter. Both rabbits and squirrels have large hind feet that land right in front of their much smaller front feet with a big space in between, she says. “Rabbits’ front feet land one-in-front-of-the-other, while squirrels’ front feet land side-by-side,” Iwanicki explains. “If the track goes to the base of a tree, you know that’s no rabbit, it’s likely a squirrel.” Mouse tracks appear like miniature squirrel tracks.

She occasionally sees fox tracks on her driveway. She immediately recognizes them as being tracks of canines that have four toes and nail prints. Other canines include domesticated dogs and coyotes.

Feline tracks of house cats or wild cats typically don’t have nail prints.

Iwanicki explains ways to separate the three canine tracks. “Dog tracks often go all over the place willy-nilly. Fox tracks are more purposeful. They are in a narrow zigzag that appears as almost a straight line.

They place their hind foot directly where their front foot was. It makes for a neat and tidy pattern.” Coyote tracks are larger than fox tracks and their front prints are larger than those in the rear, according to WildlifeLandTrust.org. Their tracks are also more oblong than those of dogs, and their claws are less prominent.

Raccoons and opossums can also be identified by their telltale tracks. A raccoon’s front prints look like a baby’s hand.

The rear foot looks like a little human foot with long toes. Raccoons have five toes on both front and rear feet. Opossums also have five fingers that look like a human hand, but they can be separated from a raccoon by their opposable thumbs on their hind feet. The hind foot often lands up against the back of the front foot with toes of both radiating outward, giving the combination the appearance of a flower.

That’s why Iwanicki calls these tracks “possum flowers.”

Deer tracks are easily recognized— they have two toes that curve together

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Bird tracks

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Some Recommended Animal Tracking Resources ONLINE:

NatureTracking.com Field Guide to Illinois Mammal Tracks, by Kendall Annetti: Tinyurl.com/IllinoisFieldGuide

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BOOKS:

Scats and Tracks of the Midwest: A Field Guide to the Signs of Seventy Wildlife Species, by James Halfpenny Tracking and the Art of Seeing,

by Paul Rezendes Peterson Field Guide to Animal Tracks,

by Olaus J. Murie and Dr. Mark Elbroch The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs,

by Tristan Gooley Squirrel tracks forming a print shaped like a heart. Trackers can follow deer prints in the snow to a spot where the mammals sometimes rest in a clearing.

Birds also leave their footprints behind in snow, sand and mud. Tracks arranged in pairs with each foot next to the other indicates a bird that often perches in trees, such as a goldfinch, chickadee or cardinal, according to the National Audubon Society. Bird tracks that look staggered could belong to birds that forage on the ground such as an American robin or song sparrow.

Iwanicki also tracks animals by their scat. She maintains a collection at Volo Bog State Natural Area (dnr.illinois.gov/ Parks/Pages/VoloBog.aspx), and is willing to show those interested. It includes dried droppings of deer, rabbit, coyote, fox and mouse. “When I find scat, I let it dry out.

I put it in a Ziplock and then in another Ziplock and make sure to wash my hands thoroughly,” she says.

“Fox and coyote scat have hair and are twisted on the end. Coyote scat is bigger than fox scat,” she says. “If it’s smaller than

Deer tracks my thumb, it’s fox scat. If it’s about the size of my thumb, it’s coyote scat. Everyone’s thumb is different, so look up the size and compare to yours,” Iwanicki recommends.

“Mink scat has some similarities to coyote and fox, only it’s darker and oilier, with pieces strung together,” she says.

“Mink scat is like the mink itself. It’s long, dark, skinny and shiny. We sometimes find mink scat along the boardwalk at Volo Bog in the marsh.”

Iwanicki says, “At the end of February when there’s a thaw, you can find lots of scat.” She often does a public scat walk event at the end of February (FriendsOfVoloBog.org).

Beaver scat, which is not easy to find on land, looks like a “ginormous cocoa puff,” Iwanicki says. “A group and I were out once during the day near water and saw logs beavers had been chewing and wood chips. Then we saw some beaver scat. It was exciting. Most of the time, the scat is in the water, where it quickly disintegrates.”

Evidence of animals in the wild can be joyful. For example, signs of beavers indicate that they’ve made a nice comeback after humans stopped overhunting and trapping them, Iwanicki says. “As long as beavers aren’t causing flooding or cutting down trees we don’t want cut, having them in your nature preserve can be an asset,” she says. “The water they trap makes for good habitat for other species like ducks, frogs and fish.”

Sheryl DeVore has written six books on science, health and nature. She also writes nature, health and environment stories for national and regional publications.

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Beyond Roses

SUSTAINABLE FLORAL CHOICES

by Anna Marie Imbordino

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othing says Happy Valentine’s Day like a bouquet of flowers. In 2019, the Society of American Florists (safnow.org) reported that 28 percent of American adults purchased flowers or plants as gifts for the holiday. But making sustainable or local floral choices can be harder than we may think.

Floral farming in the U.S. has declined rapidly since the 1970s due to higher profit margins from other agricultural options such as soy and corn, as well as increased industrial farming practices overseas. The largest domestic producer of florals is currently California, with cut flowers accounting for 76 percent of national production.

Most consumer floral options are shipped from South America, and almost all consumer roses come from Ecuador and Colombia, raising sustainability issues within the floral industry. “There is a serious carbon footprint attached to florals coming from South America,” states Lynn Fosbender, owner of Pollen Floral Design (PollenFloralDesign.com), in Chicago, and co-founder of the Green Wedding Alliance (GreenWeddingAlliance.com). Fosbender explains, “In addition to the carbon

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footprint, we have to also consider poor environmental regulations and protection efforts on these overseas farms.”

As more consumers turn to online shopping, the floral industry has also experienced an increase in internet flower sales. This trend comes with more concerns because the additional shipping and processing creates more waste and dependence on single-use plastics. Greenwashing terms like “locally crafted” add to consumer confusion, because they appear to indicate a domestically farmed product, when in fact these items may have been shipped or processed overseas.

Sustainability concerns continue in the floral industry with its dependence on single use plastics and floral foams. Floral foams raise some of the most shocking sustainability and public health concerns— not only are they based on a petroleum compound, but contain other dangerous additives such as formaldehyde and carbon black. These elements are carcinogenic, and prolonged exposure may increase the user’s risk of cancer. Florists and consumers that come into repeated contact with floral foam are at the highest risk of these possi-

ble side effects.

New research has also shown that the water-absorbing foam used by the floral industry is contributing to the world’s microplastic problem.

The plastic compound foam, which breaks into tiny pieces, can be ingested by a range of freshwater and marine animals and affect their health. “For an industry that seeks to celebrate nature, we are actually adding to environmental problems when using this product,” Rita Feldmann, founder of the Sustainable Floristry Network (SustainableFloristry.org) states. “Disposal issues have stemmed directly from a lack of user information about the product. For the past 60 years, florists all over the world have been

pouring it down the sink or putting it in the soil. And we have no true idea what customers do with it.”

Many within the industry are making efforts to remove these products from their businesses, opting instead for more traditional and eco-sensitive techniques like chicken wire or twine. These local initiatives to improve sustainability practices within the industry are very promising, but the average consumer may not understand how to determine a sustainable option.

For floral-loving Chicagoans, there is no need to ditch the flowers. The last decade has seen new interest in domestic floral production with increased local growing efforts and greenhouse facilities beginning to offer more options for the Midwest. Sustainability certifications like Veriflora Sustainably Grown (scsglobalservices.com/services/veriflora-certified-sustainably-grown) and the Rainforest Alliance (Rainforest-Alliance.org) also help consumers better identify eco-sensitive options. “In general, the industry is showing a trend towards sustainability practices and more transparency about source,” notes Fosbender. “Working directly with a florist or local farmer helps guarantee a more sustainable process.”

Sharing flowers with loved ones is still a wonderful way to celebrate a holiday or special event. Chicago residents can benefit from databases like SlowFlowers.com, which help connect consumers with florists and local farmers maintaining these improved green practices. Consumers can help decrease the carbon footprint associated with florals by considering regionally accessible flower varietals or living plants.

Consumers should also avoid online ordering, as well as vendors using foam or excessive plastics in processing. Consumers should stay aware of floral trends that increase sustainability concerns such as bleached or chemically dyed flowers.

It is time to stop smelling the roses. This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of sustainable flowers to loved ones.

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Pain Relief for Pets Prolotherapy Gives Joints New Life

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rian Engler, vasive, involving the Prolotherapy offers an of Drexel Hill, injection of a sugar effective alternative to Pennsylvania, solution directly into surgery in a significant the affected area. The was asked to provide hospice care for a senior number of partial ligament body’s inflammation Akita. Tadao was tears or persistent joint response kicks in, reunderweight, weak, sulting in regrowth of pain issues. arthritic and had been new fibers in ligaments ~Judith M. Shoemaker severely neglected. He and tendons. needed a place to live Prolotherapy has out his remaining days in comfort. Even been around a long time. It was used to though Tadao was unstable with severely treat lame animals around 1350 B.C. Back limited mobility, Engler believed that the old then, a hot poker was used to induce the dog had more than a little life left in him. inflammation response. In the 1930s,

Engler’s veterinarian tried prolotherinjection of an irritant solution at the site apy injection treatments for Tadao’s joint of the injury became the new method, and pain and he soon became more comforthas since been shown in scientific studies able and gradually more active. “By the to facilitate the repair and regrowth of contime we completed the treatments, he was nective tissue, ligaments, tendons, cartilage able to get up and down with ease and and other joint-stabilizing structures. started cruising around the kitchen looking Modern prolotherapy has remained for snacks on the counter,” says Engler. basically the same for the last 80 years,

Prolotherapy, short for proliferative although the injected irritant solution is therapy, isn’t just for dogs. Any animal modified according to the veterinarian, with a joint can receive the regenerative the type of animal and the injury. Every injection therapy, which relieves pain by vet uses a slightly different prolotherapy strengthening ligaments and tendons “cocktail”, which typically includes 50 supporting the joint. It’s minimally inpercent dextrose and possibly several other 46

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ingredients the practitioner finds useful, such as saline, vitamin B12, lidocaine and homeopathic combinations. Some vets also offer platelet-rich plasma or stem cells in the injection mixture.

“Prolotherapy offers an effective alternative to surgery in a significant number of partial ligament tears or persistent joint pain issues,” says Judith M. Shoemaker, DVM, owner of Always Helpful Veterinary Services, in Nottingham, Pennsylvania. “It’s quite inexpensive and the success rate is very good. Many animals respond after just a few treatments.”

Shoemaker typically does prolotherapy treatments in three- to five-week intervals until the joint heals. She also looks to correct the underlying issues of the problem. “Joints don’t get torn up with normal movement,” she says.

Animals may have joint issues from falling, but other causes include overweight, long toenails or chiropractic issues.

Prolotherapy stabilizes joints after an injury and achieves pain-free motion, but it’s only successful if the cause of the injury is remedied.

“Prolotherapy is a very important tool in integrative veterinary care, but it’s not a panacea, and it’s never a stand-alone treatment,” says Christin Finn, DVM, owner of the Canine Rehabilitation & Integrative Veterinary Center, in Kingston, Washington. “It’s part of a combination of integrative treatments based on what is best for your pet.”

The right balance of treatments to help an animal feel comfortable could include laser therapy, osteopathic manipulation, acupuncture, physical therapy, custom braces, prolotherapy or rest.

Using prolotherapy in conjunction with other posture-correcting and integrative therapies is a win for pets and their owners. Surgery is fraught with complications and expensive. When prolotherapy is used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, animals can recover from injuries that may have been debilitating or even fatal.

Ivey Sumrell’s Irish sport horse recovered from a severe injury. At 8 years old, Johnny was bitten on the neck by a stallion. “His neck became unstable

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By the time we completed the treatments, he was able to get up and down with ease and started cruising around the kitchen looking for snacks on the counter. ~Brian Engler and he had severe problems walking,” says Sumrell, of Tryon, North Carolina.

“Ultrasound-guided prolotherapy was done three times to all of his neck joints.”

Johnny was able to be ridden and lived to be 22.

And Tadao, the dog that was expected to die in hospice care a year ago, is enjoying life. He’s now well-nourished and loved, and painlessly goes for walks and plays at the park. “Tadao is the poster child for what prolotherapy can do,” says Engler.

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t’s hard to make sense of some of the troubling things we see on TV and read about in the news. Our kids ask us, “Why are these things happening?” It’s an important question and it all comes down to two competing feelings: fear versus love.

When we see disturbing images such as school shootings or political opponents attacking one another, it cultivates anxiety, which is epidemic in our society.

When left untreated, it can lead to negative outcomes including substance abuse, depression, suicide and violence. Often, we look to those in perceived power to solve these issues. Perhaps what we haven’t considered is that these are not political issues; rather, they are issues of the heart and only we can solve them.

So we continue to see pain and suffering played out before us. We feel powerless and this feeds our unease. Our personal safety is a priority and external safety measures sometimes fail. If we don’t feel safe, nothing else matters. There is a solution.

The opposite of anxiety and fear is love.

When we examine the trajectory of most societal ills, there is often an arc of loneliness, depression, isolation and often abuse.

From a young age, we can learn to choose love as a thoughtful response to any situation. When we do this, we take back our personal power. We become part of the solution to the issues we see, and science tells us that others will do the same.

There is a formula for choosing love. It starts with courage. My son Jesse was a 6-year-old boy who stood up to the shooter that came into his first-grade classroom at Sandy Hook Elementary School and saved nine of his classmates’ lives before losing his own. We all have that courage within us: the courage to be kind, to speak our truth, to do the right thing.

We can only have one thought at a time, so we can shift our thinking by replacing a negative thought with a grateful one. Forgiving helps us to take back our personal power and is a gift we give ourselves. It is the foundation of healthy relationships that lead to greater happiness and connection in our lives. Compassion in action helps us step outside our own busyness, distraction and even pain to help others.

When we do this, we’re choosing love and helping to create a safer, more peaceful and loving world. When we model the practice of these character values as a thoughtful response for our children, they grow up to do the same.

Scarlett Lewis is the founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure every child has access to social and emotional education and support. Connect with her at Info@JesseLewisChooseLove.org.

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African American History Month

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Holistic Health & Spiritual Expo Weekend – Feb 1-2. Will feature an Afternoon of Spirit Messages with James Van Praagh. Also St. Jude Raffle, 20 free classes, speakers, DIY workshops, meditation, channeling, astrology, energetics, mini-treatments and more than 100 vendors. Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont.

Tickets: HolisticHealthAndSpiritualExpo.com.

Free Meditation Workshops: Peace Within: Hear the Small Still Voice – 10am. Experience meditation through this heart-centered approach. Learn techniques to inspire your body, vital, mind, heart and soul.

From basic principles to transformative techniques, you will be introduced to visualizations, mantras, chants, breathing (pranayama) and concentration exercises to supercharge your meditation. With Ganapati J. Coleman and Lunthita Duthely. Exodus, 816 N Laramie, Chicago. More info: MeditationChicago.org.

Nature Discovery Day – 10am-12pm. Join us for this annual family event to celebrate and discover nature. Go sledding or cross country skiing. View live animals and enjoy a roasted marshmallow around a crackling campfire. Visit our nature classroom, complete a craft to take home, and explore the science of nature. Free. Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Rd, Highland Park. 847-433-6901.

Register: pdhp.org.

Free Meditation Workshops: Peace Within: Hear the Small Still Voice – 2pm. See above 10am listing.

Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St, Oak Park.

More info: MeditationChicago.org.

An Afternoon of Spirit Messages with James Van Praagh – 2-4pm. James will share his spiritual insight from decades of speaking with the Spirit world and deliver detailed messages of love, comfort and encouragement from loved ones on the other side. $69 general admission & includes expo weekend pass. Donald E Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont. 800-762-5037. Holistic HealthAndSpiritualExpo.com/james-van-praa.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Candlemas (Wiccan)

Faith in Place Winter Farmers’ Market – 9am12pm. Market offers meat, eggs, honey, salsa, jam, bread, pastries, tea, seasonally available produce and more. North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 Sheridan Rd, Glencoe. FaithInPlace.org.

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Mastering Mediumship Workshop at Holistic Health & Spiritual Expo – 10am-5pm. A rare opportunity to spend the day with James Van Praagh.

James will share his techniques and insights learned over 30 yrs of working with Spirit. Through exercises, guided visualizations and meditations discover: If you’re a psychic, healer or medium, or a combination of all three. How to enhance your gifts so you can call upon them, any time. How to blast through what’s blocking your energy and holding you back.

Greater connections with loved ones on Earth and in the Spirit realm. The answer to the age-old question “Why am I here?” ​$169 & includes expo weekend pass. Donald E Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont. 800-762-5037. Holistic HealthAndSpiritualExpo.com/james-van-praa.

Free Meditation Workshops: Peace Within: Hear the Small Still Voice – 1pm. See Feb 1, 10am listing. Exodus, 816 N Laramie, Chicago. More info: MeditationChicago.org.

Free Meditation Workshops: Peace Within: Hear the Small Still Voice – 4pm. See Feb 1, 10am listing.

Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St, Oak Park.

More info: MeditationChicago.org.

Ground Hog Day: The Art of a Fresh Start – 7-8:30pm. What if you truly can make fresh start? Clarify your deeper desires and intention, experience a way to release limiting beliefs and patterns, so you can bring new perspective, courage and clarity to your life and dreams.

Donation. Inner Balance, 350 Pfingsten Rd, Ste 107, Northbrook. Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362.

Meetup.com/Spiritual-Nourishment-Chicagoland.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 22-Day New Year Healthy You Marathon – Feb 3-24. Comprehensive wellness program provides complete, no-hassle nutrition, establishes a healthy lifestyle and teaches tools and knowledge to continue moving forward. Includes meals and juices; beverages and meals are 100% organic and non-GMO. Meals are whole foods, plant-based, gluten-free and soy-free. Purple Sprout Café and Juice Bar, 341 E Dundee Rd. Wheeling. More info & to register: 224-223-7133 or PurpleSprout.com.

Morton Arboretum Summer Science Camps Registration Begins – More than 100 camps will provide STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) learning experiences from June 1-Aug 14 for children in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.

Full- or half-day sessions. Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Rte 53, Lisle. For more info & to register: 630-719-2468 or MortonArb.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Keto Social – 5:30pm. Ancient Nutrition presents their Keto Social highlighting their keto-friendly products. Enjoy a brief lecture discussing the lifestyle and products, followed by a product tasting.

One winner will win an Ancient Nutrition Swag bag filled with keto-friendly products. Free. Fruitful Yield, 366 W Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale.

630-894-2553. FruitfulYield.com.

Go Green Highland Park Monthly Meeting – 6:30pm. 1st Tues. If you want to be involved, but can’t attend our meetings, please contact us. You can also check out our website to stay up to date on upcoming activities and get information on how to live more sustainably. Curt’s Cafe, 1766 Second St, Highland Park. GoGreenHP.com.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Green Drinks McHenry County – 5-7pm. 1st Wed. This month: “Demystifying the Carbon Pricing Bills now in Congress.” 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.

Diving Deep into Detox: Supporting Your New Year’s Goal – 5:30pm. Dr. Kalli Prater will share ways we can decrease exposures to toxins inside and out. She will also discuss the myths surrounding detox programs and will help give you the tools to decide what is right for you. Free. Fruitful Yield, 135 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst. 630-530-1445.

FruitfulYield.com.

Keto Social – 5:30pm. Ancient Nutrition presents their Keto Social highlighting their keto-friendly products. Enjoy a brief lecture discussing the lifestyle and products, followed by a product tasting.

One winner will win an Ancient Nutrition Swag bag filled with keto-friendly products. Free. Fruitful Yield, 1124 Douglas Ave, Oswego. 630-554-3304.

FruitfulYield.com.

Promote Love, Passion, Mind-Body Health & Heartfelt Connection with dōTERRA Essential Oils – 7-8:30pm. With Archana Lal-Tabak, MD, and Jim Lal-Tabak. Essential oils have many properties that affect the human physiology. They can also improve emotional and mental well-being. Enhanced intimate relationships, feelings of peace, passion, happiness, forgiveness and love are evident also.

Essential oil gift ideas for Valentine’s Day and how to purchase oils at a wholesale price also discussed. Free.

Creative Coworking, 922 Davis St, Evanston. RSVP: 847-425-9355. BodyMindMedicine.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Chicago Interfaith Fair – 12-6pm. Join the faith and spiritual communities in Chicago for a special celebration of the 10th anniversary of the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week. A special celebration of the city, its interfaith history and the critical role it has played in the global interfaith movement. Free. Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St, 2nd Flr, G.A.R. Hall and Rotunda, Chicago. FaithInPlace.org.

Weight Loss: Supplements 101 – 5:30pm. Jessica Earley, Fruitful Yield Nutrition Educator, will dive into all the weight-loss supplements and help you discover which is best for you. Free. Fruitful Yield, 155 N Randall Rd, Batavia. 630-897-3490.

FruitfulYield.com.

Stress, Hormones & Belly Fat – 6-7:30pm. Also held Feb 13. Join us for this free educational seminar on the connections among stress, hormones, belly fat and your health, presented by national speaker and wellness expert Dr. Meena Malhotra, lead medical doctor at Heal n Cure clinic. If you’re sick of just putting band-aids on big problems and are looking for a completely different approach to medicine, this is it. Maggiano’s Vernon Hills, 307 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. Register: 847-665-9877 or RSVP@HealNCure.com. HealNCure.com.

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Sound Meditation with Gosia – 7pm. Also held Feb 21. A healing practice that allows you to experience inner calm and deep relaxation. Sound frequencies from Solfeggio tuning forks, Tibetan bowls and healing pipes bring the resonance and hold your yin and yang energy in balance throughout your body. A powerful experience which feeds you by sound, nourishes and develops your spirit and raises your inner consciousness. $15/session. Cellular Music Therapy, 105 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg. Registration required: 331-200-0439. Cellular-Music-Therapy. webnode.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Taste and Learn Workshop – 11am-12pm. Gluten-free, dairy-free and low-glycemic recipes that are easy enough to make at home. Featuring red velvet cake and vegan pesto. With Sharyn Tondu.

Free. Fruitful Yield, 229 W Roosevelt Rd, Lombard.

630-629-9242. FruitfulYield.com.

Chicago IANDS – 2-5pm. Support/study/resource forum for near-death, out-of-body and spiritual experiences, losses. Guest speaker: Toni Ann Winninger, 2x NDEr, psychic medium, author of 8 books channeled from the other side, lawyer, Illinois State Prosecutor for 27 yrs, now an international workshop presenter, Clear Channel. $20 donation.

Evanston Hospital, Frank Auditorium, 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston. 847-251-5758. ChicagoIANDS.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Faith in Place Winter Farmers’ Market – 9am12pm. Market offers meat, eggs, honey, salsa, jam, bread, pastries, tea, seasonally available produce and more. Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 N Broadway, Chicago. FaithInPlace.org.

Nature Art – 10am-12pm. Ages 8-adult. Have a rockin’ time with family creating unique framed nature art. $15. Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Rd, Highland Park. 847-433-6901. Register: pdhp.org.

Film Screening of Suppressed: The Fight to Vote – 10:30am. Join Prairie Circle UUC and Faith in Place for an exciting film screening of Suppressed: The Fight to Vote; a vital film for our times. The Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Rd, Grayslake.

Register: FaithInPlace.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.

Christian Science Lecture – 1-2pm. “Love Without Limit, Life Without Fear” with Fujiko Signs. Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave, Glenview.

CSMetroChicago.org.

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/Spiritual-Nourishment-Chicagoland.

Crystals for Enhancing Relationships – 2-4pm.

With Janel. $35, $30 if booked online. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines.

847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Love, Desire and Relationships: Public Talk and Guided Meditation – 4-5:15pm. In this special afternoon talk and meditation with international teacher and Buddhist monk, Gen-la Kelsang Jampa, learn practical methods to free ourselves from attachment while cultivating a pure love for others. No previous experience necessary; everyone welcome. $20/ advance, $25/at door. Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago held at Chicago Theater Works, 1113 W Belmont Ave, Chicago. MeditateInChicago.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Reiki Level One – 9am-4pm. 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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Nourish Your Brain – 5:30pm. Learn about the nutrients, supplements and lifestyle choices that can benefit your brain. With Sarah Burden, National Educator for Lifeseasons. Free. Fruitful Yield, 7230 W North Ave, Elmwood Park. 708-395-7880.

FruitfulYield.com.

Green Drinks Libertyville – 6:30pm. 2nd Tues.

Like-minded people meet to discuss issues of environmental importance and build awareness.

O’Toole’s Pub, 412 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville.

For more info: Facebook.com/GreenDrinksLibertyville or greendrinks.org/IL/Libertyville.

Heart Health – 6:30-8pm. Since February is the month of love, we’re teaching about how to keep the heart healthy. Chronic disease of the heart is one of the most common conditions out there, and is totally preventable through lifestyle changes. Free.

Be Optimal Holistic Health Center, 1249 N Waukegan Rd, Glenview. 847-486-8000. BeOptimal.com

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Diving Deep into Detox: Supporting Your New Year’s Goal – 5:30pm. Dr. Kalli Prater will share ways we can decrease exposures to toxins inside and out. She will also discuss the myths surrounding detox programs and will help give you the tools to decide what is right for you. Free. Fruitful Yield, 2141 W 75th St, Darien. 630-969-7614. FruitfulYield.com.

Practical Self-Care – 7-8:30pm. Experience meditation, dialog and tangible actions for a more compassionate and loving relationship with yourself: body, mind and spirit. Donation. Inner Balance, 350 Pfingsten Rd, Ste 107, Northbrook. Sarah Karnes: 262745-8362. Meetup.com/Inner-Balance-Meditation.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Nourish Your Brain – 5:30pm. Learn about the nutrients, supplements and lifestyle choices that can benefit your brain. With Sarah Burden, National Educator for Lifeseasons. Free. Fruitful Yield, 2378 Essington Rd, Joliet. 815-823-8240. FruitfulYield.com.

Weight Loss: Supplements 101 – 5:30pm. Jessica Earley, Fruitful Yield Nutrition Educator, will dive into all the weight-loss supplements and help you discover which is best for you. Free. Fruitful Yield, 476 S Rte 59, Naperville. 630-585-9200.

FruitfulYield.com.

Fantastic Moths and How to Find Them – 7pm.

Learn how to get involved in mothing at Midewin in 2020 with Trevor Edmonson who, as Midewin Project Manager with The Wetlands Initiative, has specialized insights about the moths of Midewin.

Learn about the amazing diversity of moths as well as the equipment used to find and document them. Free. The Midewin Welcome Center, 30239 S State Rte 53, Wilmington. Registration required: 815-423-6370 or SM.FS.Midewin_RSVP@usda. gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day Hemp Specials – AK Wellness & Supplement will be giving out a complimentary gift package with any purchase today. Additionally, there will be a 25% discount on all CBD products. AK Wellness & Supplement, 4854 Oakton St, Skokie. 847313-8202. Facebook.com/AK.Wellness.Supplement.

Valentine’s Day Night Hike – 6:30-8pm. Hike a short trail, sit by a campfire, roast marshmallows and more. Ages 21 & up. $10/couple. Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs. Registration required by Feb 7, Little Red Schoolhouse: 708-839-6897. fpdcc.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Nirvana Day (Buddhism)

Essentials of Craniosacral Therapy – Feb 15 & 16. 9am-4pm. 2-day course is a practical introduction to the theory and practice of the biodynamics of craniosacral balancing. Learn essential ways to perceive the body’s intrinsic movement dynamics, rhythms and pulsations. $300. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130.

ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Awakening the Heart: Learn the Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation – 2-4:30pm. This introductory workshop will reveal the fundamentals of Buddhist view and how they apply to meditation, i.e., training the mind. Learn the basics of meditation, from why we would want to meditate to the “technical” matters of how to do it. Includes some guided meditations and provide plenty of time for questions. With Kadampa Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Zamling. Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Wicker Park, 2010 W Pierce Ave, Chicago. MeditateInChicago.org.

Inspire Romance with Aromatherapy – 4-6pm. $35, $30 if booked online. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535.

HolisticCenterChicago.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Sunset Music and Meditation – 6-9pm. With sounds by internationally renowned DJ Taz Rashid streaming through Sound Off Headphones, Vacation of the Mind will guide you through an innovative meditation experience meant to combat stress, calm mind chatter and create inner peace. With self-care being the main focus of the event, bring a friend or enjoy this treat for yourself. $30-$40. Skydeck Chicago, 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago. Tinyurl.com/s9douhl.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Keto Social – 5:30pm. Ancient Nutrition presents their Keto Social highlighting their keto-friendly products. Enjoy a brief lecture discussing the lifestyle and products, followed by a product tasting.

One winner will win an Ancient Nutrition Swag bag filled with keto-friendly products. Free. Fruitful Yield, 425 N La Grange Rd, La Grange Park.

708-788-9103. FruitfulYield.com.

The Future of Chicagoland’s Birds in a Changing Climate – 7-8:30pm. Warming temperatures, increasing precipitation and other climate changes are already impacting the flora and fauna of the upper Midwest. The Field Museum’s Doug Stotz will discuss how these shifts are changing the timing of bird migration and breeding, the wintering and breeding range of birds in the Chicago region, the environmental factors influenced by climate to which birds may be responding, and strategies for helping nature adapt to climate change. Free. Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Rd, Highland Park.

LakeCookAudubon.org.

Open Energy Share – 7-9pm. 3rd Tues. Reiki is the most well-known energy healing technique.

But there are others: Karuna, Egyptian Sekhem, New Paradigm, Healing Touch, EFT (tapping), VST (Vibrational Sound), Pranic Healing, Crystal Healing, Quantum Healing, Therapeutic Touch, Access Consciousness Bars, Polarity Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), tuning forks and more. If you are attuned, trained, initiated or certified in any of these methods, you are invited to join us as we share energy. Sound healing included simultaneously. $20. Soul Energy, 3323 N Pulaski, Chicago. 773-609-3466. SoulEnergyWeb.com.

SAVE THE DATE The Adoption Process from A to Z – 7-9:15pm.

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. Course # 201753 under “ONE OF A KIND” in the catalogue.

Registration requested by Feb 16. $18/person.

New Trier Extension Community Education, New Trier High School, 7 Happ Rd, Northfield.

Info: 847-446-6600. Register: bit.ly/2DQLC7w.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Free Shiatsu Intro – 10am-12:30pm. 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.

Diving Deep into Detox: Supporting Your New Year’s Goal – 5:30pm. Dr. Kalli Prater will share ways we can decrease exposures to toxins inside and out. She will also discuss the myths surrounding detox programs and will help give you the tools to decide what is right for you. Free. Fruitful Yield, 2378 Essington Rd, Joliet. 815-823-8240. FruitfulYield.com.

Keto Social – 5:30pm. Ancient Nutrition presents their Keto Social highlighting their keto-friendly products. Enjoy a brief lecture discussing the lifestyle and products, followed by a product tasting.

One winner will win an Ancient Nutrition Swag bag filled with keto-friendly products. Free. Fruitful Yield, 476 S Rte 59, Naperville. 630-585-9200.

FruitfulYield.com.

Community Tribe Meeting: Everyday Manifestation with Magic – 7-8:30pm. Meeting will cover scripting, how to be clear with your desires, visualizations, affirmations, letting go and more. Limit of 15 participants. $25. Lovelight Healing Center, 408 Center St, Grayslake. Prepayment & registration required: 847-350-7000. LoveLightHC.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Weight Loss: Supplements 101 – 5:30pm. Jessica Earley, Fruitful Yield Nutrition Educator, will dive into all the weight-loss supplements and help you discover which is best for you. Free. Fruitful Yield, 229 W Roosevelt Rd, Lombard. 630-629-9242.

FruitfulYield.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Way of the Heart Foundation Training – Feb 21-23 & Feb 28-Mar 1. Release stuck patterns and beliefs so you can make the changes you really want. Bring new vitality, clarity and consciousness to your self-image, relationships, career, finances and health. For info & registration, Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362.

Stress-Free Friday – 6-9pm. Multiple holistic practitioners and cool products. Free entry; sessions with practitioners: $35/30 mins, $70/60 mins. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Sound Meditation with Gosia – 7pm. See Feb 7 listing. Cellular Music Therapy, 105 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg. Registration required: 331-200-0439.

Cellular-Music-Therapy.webnode.com.

Beginning Zen Shiatsu – Feb 21-23 & Feb 28-Mar 1. 7-10pm, Fri; 9am-4pm, Sat & Sun. Learn how to give a basic 1-hr shiatsu treatment that you can share with friends and family. Course is a standalone 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.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Maha Shivaratri (Hinduism)

Faith in Place Winter Farmers’ Market – 9am1pm. Market offers meat, eggs, honey, salsa, jam, bread, pastries, tea, seasonally available produce and more. First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn, 535 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn. FaithInPlace.org.

Power of Letting Go – 9:30am-4:30pm. David Ellzey, Global Sedona Method Trainer, will explain this powerful tool for emotional well-being, letting go, and awakening. Gain the ability to focus on quieting the over-active mind, diminishing emotionality and stress, and increase the capacity for living daily with an expanded and awakened consciousness.

CEUs available. $85. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828.

InfinityFoundation.org.

Dream Weaving Our Earth’s New Paradigm – 11am-2pm.With Melissa Sonido. $55, $50 if booked online. Limited number of private sessions available from 2:30-5:30pm. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535.

HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Amazing Gong Journey – 6-7:30pm. With sound healer Andre Peraza. $30, $25 if booked online. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535.

HolisticCenterChicago.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Hisa-t-ah - Moon of Treacherous Little Winter Left Indoor Herb Garden – 10-11:30am. Break the winter blues by starting an indoor herb garden.

The aroma and taste of fresh herbs is sure to help you forget that it’s still winter. $25. Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Rd, Highland Park. 847-433-6901.

Register: pdhp.org.

Chicago Volunteer Expo 2020 – 10am-4pm. Visit over 75 nonprofit organizations from all over the city to learn how you can lend a hand. Whether your passion is the environment, the arts or social justice, there’s a volunteer opportunity waiting for you. Free. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago. ChicagoVolunteerExpo.org.

Relationship Astrology Synastry & Composite Charts – 12:30-3:30pm. When 2 or more people come together in love, marriage, friendship, business, etc., they have many levels on which they relate. Comparing their individual birth charts to one another shows what brings them together, their difficulties, challenges, eases and successes within that connection. Join us to understand your connections. $55, $45/registration by Feb 16. Life Force Arts Center, 1609 W Belmont, Chicago. 773-327-7224.

Info@LifeForceArts.org. AstrologicalDetails.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Reiki Share: Midwest Reiki Community (MRC) – 7-9pm. 4th Mon. Share reiki energy healing in a warm, welcoming environment. If not already initiated into reiki, you may attend once to “try it out” and see if you are interested in learning reiki. All others must be attuned at Reiki Level 1 or above. $10 suggested donation. Soul Energy, 3323 N Pulaski, Chicago. 773-609-3466. SoulEnergyWeb.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Mardi Gras

Nourish Your Brain – 5:30pm. Learn about the nutrients, supplements and lifestyle choices that can benefit your brain. With Sarah Burden, National Educator for Lifeseasons. Free. Fruitful Yield, 168 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg. 847-882-2999. FruitfulYield.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Ash Wednesday (Christianity)

Diving Deep into Detox: Supporting Your New Year’s Goal – 5:30pm. Dr. Kalli Prater will share ways we can decrease exposures to toxins inside and out. She will also discuss the myths surrounding detox programs and will help give you the tools to decide what is right for you. Free. Fruitful Yield, located in the Caputos Grocery Store, 520 E North Ave, Carol Stream. FruitfulYield.com.

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Keto Social – 5:30pm. Ancient Nutrition presents their Keto Social highlighting their keto-friendly products. Enjoy a brief lecture discussing the lifestyle and products, followed by a product tasting.

One winner will win an Ancient Nutrition Swag bag filled with keto-friendly products. Free. Fruitful Yield, 2141 W 75th St, Darien. 630-969-7614.

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Nourish Your Brain – 5:30pm. Learn about the nutrients, supplements and lifestyle choices that can benefit your brain. With Sarah Burden, National Educator for Lifeseasons. Free. Fruitful Yield, 360 Randall Rd, South Elgin. 847-888-0100. FruitfulYield.com.

Bird Life of Midewin – 7pm. With Greg DuBois, Vice President and Program Director of the Will County Audubon Society. Why is Midewin being called “a haven for bird watchers”? Find out.

Midewin’s size and diversity of habitats supports populations of bird species that are scarce or non-existent elsewhere in Illinois. Free. The Midewin Welcome Center, 30239 S State Rte 53, Wilmington. Registration required: 815-423-6370 or SM.FS.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

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, FEBRUARY 27 Diving Deep into Detox: Supporting Your New Year’s Goal – 5:30pm. Dr. Kalli Prater will share ways we can decrease exposures to toxins inside and out. She will also discuss the myths surrounding detox programs and will help give you the tools to decide what is right for you. Free. Fruitful Yield, 7230 W North Ave, Elmwood Park. 708-395-7880.

FruitfulYield.com.

Weight Loss: Supplements 101 – 5:30pm. Jessica Earley, Fruitful Yield Nutrition Educator, will dive into all the weight-loss supplements and help you discover which is best for you. Free. Fruitful Yield, 7230 W North Ave, Elmwood Park. 708-395-7880.

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Stress, Hormones & Belly Fat – 6-7:30pm. Join us for this free educational seminar on the connections among stress, hormones, belly fat and your health, presented by national speaker and wellness expert Dr. Meena Malhotra, lead medical doctor at Heal n Cure clinic. If you’re sick of just putting band-aids on big problems and are looking for a completely different approach to medicine, this is it. Maggiano’s Old Orchard, 4999 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr, Space A28, Skokie. Register: 847-665-9877 or RSVP@HealNCure.com. HealNCure.com.

Do You Pee a Little? Pelvic Floor & Core Workshop Series – Thursdays, Feb 27-Mar 19. 6:30pm.

Your core is incredibly important for not only your workouts and recovery but also for everyday life. Series will take a 4-area approach to your core, including your pelvic floor, your diaphragm, muscles near your spine, and your transverses abdominis. Anyone and everyone, men and women, can benefit. $30/ class. Get Fit EGV, 1622 E Algonquin Rd, Unit D1, within ISO Fitness, Schaumburg. 773-819-7459.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 Leap Day

Medicine Women – 10am-4pm. With Billie Topa Tate. The medicine woman is one of the most forgotten and suppressed female archetypes in human history. Acquire an empowering wisdom training from aspects of the Medicine Woman who is at the core of harmony and breath of life. $85. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park.

847-831-8828. InfinityFoundation.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Christian Science Lecture – 3-4pm. “A Spiritual Revolution: The Quest to Experience God.” Gorton Community Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest.

CSMetroChicago.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 2 Beginning Astrology Level 1 – Mondays, Mar 2-Apr 6. 7:30-9:30pm. Learn planets, signs, houses, aspects, interpretation and transits. Beginner or know some astrology but need to increase skill in interpreting charts, this course provides what you need to go forward. $180, $150 registration by Feb 24. Life Force Arts Center, 1609 W Belmont, Chicago. 773-327-7224. Info@LifeForceArts.org.

AstrologicalDetails.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Vagus Nerve Function Webinar – 2-4pm. Ross Hauser, MD, is hosting a 3-part webinar series on painful neck and neurological conditions, and the importance of healthy vagus nerve function for optimal health, featured on Facebook Live and archived on both Facebook and YouTube. The 1st part of the series, Basic Vagus Nerve Function and Pathology, originally streamed on Jan 7. Part 2, Mar 3: How Vagus Nerve Degeneration is Involved in Almost All Human Disease and What You Can Do To Correct It. Part 3, May 5: The Neurology of Cervical Instability with Emphasis on the Vagus Nerve. Send questions in live via Facebook: Facebook.com/CaringMedical, or ahead of time: DrHauser@CaringMedical.com.

SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, MARCH 6 One Earth Film Festival Series – Mar 6-15.

Theme: The Power of We. The environmental film festival will screen 26 thoughtfully curated and powerfully compelling documentaries. Screenings will take place at more than 40 locations throughout Chicago and surrounding counties. More info & schedule: OneEarthFilmFest.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Darien Garden Club Spring Gardening Inspiration 2020 – 8am-2:30pm. Featuring a speaker conference with an environmental tilt. Presentations

by Chris Benda, Melissa Custic and Jeanne Nolan, exhibits, a farm-to-table luncheon, raffles and sharing of knowledge between participants. Chateau Orleans, 8025 S Cass Ave, Darien. For details & tickets: DarienGardenClub.com.

Body Mind Spirit Expo Weekend – Mar 7-8.

10am-7pm, Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Retail exhibitors offer everything from natural and holistic health products to spiritual books, enlightened art and crystals. Healers provide treatments from massage and yoga techniques to intuitive readings. $14/weekend admission includes free lectures, demos and admission to exhibit hall. See ad this issue for $1/ off admission. Midwest Conference Center, 401 W Lake St, Northlake. Info: 541-482-3722 or bmse.net.

Christian Science Reading Room at Body Mind Spirit Expo – Mar 7-8. 10am-7pm, Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Look for us at booth #204. Also 2 seminars “Never Alone: How Spiritual Ideas Work in Us,” Sat, 4pm; Sun, 2pm. Midwest Conference Center, 401 W Lake St, Northlake. CSMetroChicago.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Infinity Family Fest – 9am-12:30pm. Feature playful family fun with interactive, hands-on mindful games and activities. Parents and their children 3 and older will enjoy a Little Chefs playshop; a music sing-along; Amazing Magic with magician Tim Adamz, Balance Boarding; and Planting Kindness.

Also, Animal Quest brings wonders and wows of live wild and rescue animals to see and touch. Free; bring a canned good or a new book to support the Moraine Township Food pantry. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828.

For details & to register: InfinityFoundation.org.

Ancient Mysteries and Their Value to You Today – 9am-4pm. With John Van Auken, guest presenter from A.R.E. Virginia Beach. Presented by The Milwaukee Area Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc and the Edgar Cayce Holistic Center Chicago (A.R.E.). Wingspread Retreat & Executive Conference Center, 33 E 4 Mile Rd, Racine, WI. For more info: 847-299-6535. Register: WisconsinAreAffiliates.regfox.com/ancient-mysteries-with-john-van-auken.

CLASSIFIEDS The Adoption Process from A to Z – 1-2:30pm.

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. Free. Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 N Prospect Ave, Clarendon Hills. Registration requested by Mar 12: 630-323-8188 or ClarendonHillsLibrary.org

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Chicago Flower & Garden Show – Mar 18-22.

10am-7pm, Wed-Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Theme: 20/20 Focus on Flowers. Blooming with new garden exhibits, activities, exclusive plant varieties, nightly spring fling events and more. Includes activities, seminars, classes, demonstrations and more. Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago. Info & tickets: ChicagoFlower.com.

Spring Renewal Holistic Fair & Birthday Celebration – 10am-5pm. An amazing event emphasizing the work of the American clairvoyant Edgar Cayce, the father of holistic medicine. Multiple holistic practitioners and cool, unique products.

Free entry; Sessions with practitioners: $35/25 mins, $70/50 mins. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 3 Reading the Houses In Reverse: The Soul’s Process of Reincarnation – 1-4pm. Reading the Houses in Reverse is a way to understand the soul’s karmic, reincarnational issues shown in the chart by following the journey going through conception, birth, maturity, death and the return to spirit to understand the soul’s purpose in the incarnation designated through the template of the birth chart. $55, $45/registration by Apr 26. Life Force Arts Center, 1609 W Belmont, Chicago. 773-327-7224.

Info@LifeForceArts.org. AstrologicalDetails.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 29 Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference Weekend: Living on Purpose – May 29-31. Keynotes by Cornelia Cho, MD, and Robin Rose Bennett, herbalist and author. Includes workshops, plant walks and a kids’ camp, as well as teen herbal camps, red tent space, fire circles, singing circles, delicious locally sourced farm-to-table meals and more. Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. For more info: MidwestWomensHerbal.com.

AKASHIC CONSULTATION AKASHIC RECORD READING – Open the record of your soul’s journey to find information to support you in your life right now, heal your past and help you into your future. Heal. Grow. Investigate. Find direction. Lin Ewing: 847-609-0034.

AstrologicalDetails.com.

ASTROLOGY ASTROLOGY – Understand yourself, your motivations, your feelings. Recognize your talents, strengths, successes. Overcome difficulties and confusion. Astrology can help pull it all together. Relationships. Career. Plan the future. Serious astrology for serious seekers. Private, personal consultations.

Lin Ewing: 847-609-0034. AstrologicalDetails.com.

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MEDIA SALES: CHICAGO & SUBURBS – Excellent opportunity for flexible full- or part-time work with great rewards. Natural Awakenings Chicago is seeking a self-motivated professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills to introduce businesses to the benefits of advertising in print and digital. Ideal candidate must be self-motivated, organized and creative in sourcing suitable clients and events to target in Chicago and suburbs. You must enjoy conversing on the phone and in face-to-face meetings, as well as enjoy working both from your home and from the road throughout the metropolitan area, and have previous relationship-based ad sales experience.

You’ll need at least 20 flexible daytime hours per week to prosper. Occasional weekend and evening time needed to attend events and network. Pay is generous commission, plus bonuses. Email your info, a brief description of your experience and your phone number to Editor@NAChicago.com.

VOLUNTEER MEETING COORDINATOR – The International Association for Near Death Studies is looking to hire a spiritually minded meeting coordinator for their popular monthly lectures at Evanston Hospital. Checkout our YouTube videos. Marcia: 847-778-4688. ChicagoIANDS.org.

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DEADLINE: All listings must be received by the 10th of the month prior to publication.

Calendar events must be submitted online at NAChicago.com/Calendar.

SUNDAY Ruck the Work Week – 7:30am. Rucking effectively allows you to combine aerobic training and strength training while slicing your workout to a fraction of the time. With Get Fit EGV. Free. Busse Forest South Grove 17, Elk Grove Village. Must register by 7pm the night before: Tinyurl.com/v56lep8.

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MONTHLY SPECIAL OFFERS $64.99 60-Min Swedish Massage with Stone Crop Hand Treatment – Thru Feb. Add $10 for deep tissue. Enjoy the classic form of a full-body soft tissue massage. Stone Crop, aloe and powerful actives in the stone crop treatment helps to hydrate, rejuvenate and brighten you skin. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview.

847-486-1130. Antalee.com. $94.99 Organic Anti-Aging Facial with Microdermabrasion – Thru Feb. During this facial devices are used to help concentrated products containing collagen, vitamin C, peptides, and stem cells to penetrate deeper into the skin. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview.

847-486-1130. Antalee.com. $100 Thyroid and Adrenal Dysfunction Evaluation – Thru Feb. With Alla Arutcheva, MD, PhD, ND. Both thyroid and adrenal glands contribute to your body’s ability to regulate energy, metabolism, hormones and cognitive function. The symptoms of adrenal depletion and hypothyroidism are quite similar. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com.

Bioregional Herbalism Course Level 1 Registration – Begins Mar 15, 2020. Registration now open. Meets 1 Sun/mo for 9 mos. A pathway to natural wellness. Build your personal resilience by discovering how to engage with bioregional plants as allies and develop personal intuition and connection for yourself and the natural world. The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville. 630-477-9910. TheResiliencyInstitute.net.

Boot Camp for Your Body Journey – Follow Kelly Krzosek, NP, at FreshSkin Medical Spa & Wellness Center on social media as she shares her Boot Camp for Your Body Journey, an easyto-follow 3-Part Metabolic Reset Program. Instagram: myfreshskin. Facebook: FreshSkinMedSpa. #kellysbodyjourney.

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Edible Wild Plants Certificate Course Registration – Course begins Feb 22, 2020. Registration now open. Meets 1 Sat/mo for 10 mos. Learn of over 200 edible wild plants that grow in our bioregion through classroom, field and home study, but most importantly by eating or preparing recipes with them every class. The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville. 630-477-9910. Pre-registration required: TheResiliencyInstitute.net.

Mark Drugs Special – Thru Feb. Do you have trouble with your sinuses? Mark Drugs wants to keep your sinuses clear. Come in to get $10 off your NasoNeb System purchase. Mark Drugs, 1020 N Milwaukee, Ste 140, Deerfield.

847-419-9898. MarkDrugs.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 of how to teach meditation to others. $1,580-$1,700. Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773-342-4600.

YogaKriya.org.

Permaculture Forest Gardener Certificate Course Registration – Course begins Feb 8, 2020.

Registration now open. Meets 1 Sat/mo for 9 mos.

Course will introduce you to permaculture and teach you the basics of forest garden design through in-class lecture and hands-on projects. Learn how to transform your own yard, school, workplace or park into an edible forest garden. The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville.

630-477-9910. TheResiliencyInstitute.net.

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, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and podcast apps, and streaming live on MikeNowak.net, TuneIn radio app and on Facebook at @The Mike Nowak Show.

Meditation for Kids and Families – 10-10:45am.

An introduction to Buddha’s teachings, emphasizing the value of kindness and cultivating a good heart.

For families with children of all ages; best suited to ages 4-11. Includes a guided meditation, teaching and fun activities. $6/child. Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Oak Park, 13 Harrison St, Oak Park. MeditateInChicago.org.

The Edgar Cayce Bookstore Open – 10am-1pm.

Also 3rd Fri, 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.

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. Earthly Goods Health Foods, 6951 Grand Ave, Gurnee.

847-855-9677. Earthly-Goods.com.

Therapeutic Yoga Class – 4-5:30pm. Receive personal attention, grounding and centering, therapeutic approach, strength, flexibility and extension, focus on inner work breath, mindfulness and meditation. $108/series of 4 classes, $30/drop-in. Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute, 1618 Orrington Ave, Ste 206, Evanston. RSVP: 847-425-9355, LalTabak@mac.com. BodyMindMedicine.com.

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 beginning-level mat Pilates exercise class. Limited enrollment. $100/4 wks. re:fit, 901 Waukegan Rd, Glenview.

For more info & appt: 847-657-0881. ReFitInc.com.

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.

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 Health & Science, 65 E Wacker Pl, 17th Fl, Chicago. 773-477-4822.

CBD/CBG Oil Benefits Introduction – 7pm.

No class Feb 18. CBD oil is everywhere today.

Informational session from certified Hemp/CBD educator Dee Bayro of Natural Remedee Health Solutions. Explains the benefits and science about how and why cannabis works. Plus get the basics of what to look for in a quality product. Hear about the different formulas, delivery options, dosing, drug interactions and more. Be introduced and able to try a fast-acting, long-lasting, high-grade CBD/ CBG hemp extract. Free samples available. Natural Remedee Heath Solutions, 830 E Higgins Rd, Ste 116, Schaumburg. RSVP: 630-309-3409.

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 Online CBD/Hemp Presentation – Curious about how to be part of this fast-growing, billion-dollar cannabis/hemp industry? Join us for a quick 30min zoom call and learn about how you can be an independent rep with the fastest growing CBD/ hemp company in the industry. Info: 630-309-3409.

Presentation: Zoom.us/j/6303093409.

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.

Morning Bird Walks – 7-9am. Join Geoffrey Williamson of the Chicago Ornithological Society to explore the spectacular bird life around North Pond.

After your exploration, come inside the Museum for coffee and discuss what birds were spotted. Bring binoculars. Free. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago. NatureMuseum.org.

Let’s Talk CBD/CBG 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 15min overview. RSVP: 630-309-3409. Meeting ID: 630-309-3409. Zoom.US.

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.

FRIDAY Mindfulness & Wellness: Managing Stress, Creating Health, Encouraging Balance – 1:15-2:30pm.

With Archana Lal-Tabak, MD, and Jim Lal-Tabak.

Learn about mind-body connection and variety of mindfulness exercises. Experience natural stress reduction strategies and tools. Each class is self-contained and a new wellness-educational topic and mindfulness technique presented every week. Series of 4 classes or individual class. Scholarships and work study available. Drop-ins welcome. Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute, 1618 Orrington Ave, Ste 206, Evanston. RSVP: 847-425-9355, LalTabak@mac.com. BodyMindMedicine.com.

SATURDAY Stay Free of Allergies for Life – Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques, or NAET, is a dramatic new treatment for the cure of allergies (and sensitivities). It is a specific treatment procedure formulated by combining chiropractic and Chinese Medicine principles applied through spinal manipulation, acupuncture, kinesiology, acupressure and nutrition. Come in for an initial visit to get reverse your allergy today. Nirvana Naturopathics, 707 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 100, Deerfield. 847-715-9044.

NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

Palatine Indoor Farmers’ Market – Thru Apr. 8am-12pm. 1st & 3rd Sat. Inside Palatine Train Station, 137 W Wood St, Palatine. 847-358-1649.

Palatine.il.us/663/Farmers-Market.

Green City Indoor Market – Thru Apr. 8am-1pm.

Some months not every week; see website for details. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org.

Butterfly Haven Yoga – 8:30-9:45am. A rejuvenating class in the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven. Leave class feeling energized, balanced and ready to take their practice off the mat and out into the world.

BYO mat. Must be 18 or older to participate. Must register in advance; no drop-ins. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago.

Tinyurl.com/rqckpck.

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.

Barbell Boot Camp – 10-11am. Small group fitness class with barbell training to improve functional movements and shed body fat. Class pass expires 30 days after purchase. Save 50% off of the regular drop-in fee $20 by registering for Barbell Boot Camp. Get Fit EGV, 1622 E Algonquin Rd, Unit D1, within ISO Fitness, Schaumburg. 773-819-7459.

GetFitEGV.com.

What is The Third Testament? – 10-11am. Introduction to the life work of Martinus. Live stream with chat questions. Free. Info@TheThirdTestament.info. TheThirdTestament.info.

Chicago Architecture Center Family Day – 10am2pm. 2nd Sat. Ages 3+ explore the galleries to learn fun facts, find hidden gems and participate in handson demonstrations. Themes and activities change each month. Free with CAC admission. Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago.

Architecture.org.

Winter European Farmers’ Market – Thru Apr 11. 10am-2pm. 2nd Sat. Get your farmers’ market fix during the off season. Visit favorite farmers and producers, and maybe meet a new favorite. Sugar Beet Food Co-op, 442 S Grove, Oak Park. 708-948-7656.

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Wicker Park Indoor Farmers’ Market – Thru Apr 4. 10am-3pm. 1st Sat. Includes local and regional farmers, food producers and processors selling handmade and homegrown varieties of fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, meats, cheeses, flowers and more. The Robey Hall, 2018 W North Ave, Chicago. WickerParkFarmersMarket.com.

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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community resource guide Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care & green living in our community.

ACUPUNCTURE AND TRADITIONAL ORIENTAL MEDICINE LANA MOSHKOVICH, LAC, ND, MSOM Nirvana Naturopathics 707 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 100, Deerfield 60015 847-715-9044 NirvanaNaturopathics.com

We use acupuncture to help you get immediate relief from acute or chronic pain. Combining Western and Chinese Medicine, we can treat and resolve insomnia, anxiety and women’s health issues, plus chronic conditions. Major insurances accepted.

Schedule your initial appointment on Nirvana Naturopathics.com. Get a healthier and alternative approach to your chronic health conditions.

AESTHETIC AND ANTI-AGING MEDICINE DR. JOSIE TENORE, MD, MSC, BCIM

Specializing in Anti-Aging Beauty & Wellness FreshSkin Medical Spa & Wellness Center 595 Elm Pl, Ste 208, Highland Park 60035 847-681-8821 • MyFreshSkin.com Dr. Josie’s journey has taken her to multiple countries and has given her the unique experience of witnessing how medicine is practiced all over the world. Her passion in family medicine and aesthetics has led her to advocate a program of eating well, exercising and aesthetics for patients who are passionate about having the best quality of life. See ads on pages 5 and 47.

ALLERGIES

MIDWEST ALLERGY RELIEF CENTER 3365 N Arlington Hts Rd, Ste D, Arlington Hts 60004 847-392-7901 MidwestAllergyRelief.com

Dr. Amanda Thiry, DC, BSN, uses Advanced Allergy Therapeutics (AAT), a non-invasive alternative technology that’s effective and safe for all ages, to identify and treat specific allergen elements that affect your quality of life. Discover how you can eat foods, be near pets and use products again that you now avoid, and experience a new lease on life. See ad on page 21.

CCHW offers: acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, NAET Allergy Elimination, reiki, Access Consciousness Bars and a variety of classes. Classes are available for adults, children and CEU for acupuncturists. We believe that when someone has the tools to help themselves that the possibilities are endless.

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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.

CBD / HEMP OIL BODYWORK 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.

CALANDRA CENTER FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS

Acupuncture, NAET Allergy Elimination, Reiki, Classes/CEU Located in Chicago’s South Loop & Schaumburg 312-796-3965 CalandraAcupuncture.com

ZERO BALANCING WELLNESS CENTER

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.

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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 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 15min complimentary phone consult and see if it’s a good tool for you!

Sometimes you have to take two steps back to take 10 forward. ~Nipsey Hussle

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.

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 15.

DECLUTTERING/ ORGANIZING MEGAN SPILLMAN

708-275-0110 Megan@PeaceAndTidy.com PeaceAndTidy.com Clutter adds stress and drains time and energy. Megan supports individuals, families and business owners in decluttering spaces. She is trained in the KonMari Method™ which focuses on joy and gratitude.

Contact Megan to schedule a complimentary 30-minute call to learn more about creating a plan to confront clutter.

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.

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 23.

HEALTH & WELLNESS COACHING INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS STUDIO

Heidi Smith, CINHC, CCWS, CMP 312-259-7585 HeidiSmith@IntegrativeWellnessStudio.net IntegrativeWellnessStudio.net Personalized health coaching programs to help you reach sustainable health for life through better nutrition and lifestyle changes. Areas of specialty include Celiac disease, autoimmune disorders, women’s health and weight management. Understanding. Encouragement. Support. Accountability.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DR. ALLA AVER, DDS

2400 Ravine Way, Suite 400, Glenview 60025 847-998-5100 GlenviewSmiles.com Our office uses whole-body, preventive dental care. We utilize non-fluoridated ozonated water, herbal periodontal treatments, and gluten-free herbal paste. We offer: safe amalgam removal; BPA-free fillings and sealants; non-metal crowns; sleep apnea and TMJ appliances; ozone therapy; microscopic plaque analysis; material reactivity testing kits; and non-acrylic night guards, partials. See ad on page 19.

FUNCTIONAL 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.

GYMS & FITNESS FACILITIES

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

Offering state-of-the-art holistic dental care in a relaxed environment, Dr. Boehm and his staff are ready to meet all your dental needs in either of his two locations. Bio-compatible materials and an extensive knowledge of the correlation between oral and overall health are his specialty. Services include safe mercury removal, electrodermal screening for materials compatibility and tooth viability, crowns, bridges, dentures, zirconia implants, homeopathy, cranial osteopathy, orthodontics, ozone therapy, CT/3D imaging, and laser treatment for both gum disease and decay.

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Group classes available 7 days a week: barbell/Olympic training, HIIT, bootcamp and more! Check out my website, FB, IG and Twitter for more information. See ad on page 31.

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.

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HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER KINTSUGI WELLNESS

Jill Briska, DC 1263 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).

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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HYPNOTHERAPY

INTUITIVE CONSULTATION

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 27.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

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.

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

NEW VITALITY MD

20771 N Rand Rd,Ste I-2, Kildeer 60047 847-585-9700 NewVitalityMD.com Newly expanded services under new owner/operator thriveMD. Specializing in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy for men and women, medical and supplement-based weight loss, aesthetic services such as Botox, Juvéderm and PRP; and now adding IV therapies, including nutritionals, NAD, Exosomes, Amino Acids, Glutathione and Stem Cells, plus B12 and Vitamin D injections. See ad on page 9.

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, tickborn 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.

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Resources for your spiritual journey … events, weekly online podcasts, community worship services, Christian Science Reading Rooms. Explore our website and connect with us at more than 24 locations around Chicago. See ad

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 21.

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. The Power of Letting Go, Feb 22. Medicine Women, Feb 29. Call or email for a free course guide. CEUs available for 14 professionals. See ad on page 29.

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 non-profit, all-volunteer organization, we’re dedicated to sharing the practical wisdom of Buddha’s teachings with Chicagoland through meditation and mindfulness practices.

MINDFUL TAX PREP & ACCOUNTING MARMEL ACCOUNTING

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4433 W Touhy, Ste 525, Lincolnwood 60712 773-456-9729 Michael@MarmelAccounting.com MarmelAccounting.com

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

Accounting with heart. Would you like to improve the lives of some of the poorest people on this planet while getting your taxes done? All our earnings are first loaned to Kiva.org. Most tax returns are $200. Accounting is $35/hr. We utilize cutting-edge technology to drastically reduce your costs and improve efficiency.

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.

NATURE CLASSES THE RESILIENCY INSTITUTE

Located at McDonald Farm 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville 60565 630-447-9910 TheResiliencyInstitute.net We offer intro and advanced events and courses in: permaculture, herbalism, edible wild plants, natural landscapes, forest/nature therapy, wellness and more. Register through February for our certificate courses. Check our website for a schedule of farm events, films, seeds swaps, community celebrations, food security projects and more.

NATUROPATHIC CONSULTATION

SOUND HEALING CELLULAR MUSIC THERAPY

Margaret (Gosia) Gusztyn, Coach & Music Facilitator 105 E Schaumburg Rd, 2 Fl, Schaumburg 60194 331-200-0439 Cellular-Music-Therapy.webnode.com Discover how your body communicates with sound on the cellular level.

Gosia offers a unique healing technique using Tuning Forks (musical instruments), which produce natural sound frequencies based on Pythagorean scale and tune, heal, balance your body, mind and spirit, thereby freeing from stress, traumas, anxiety, blockages, pain, inflammation, etc.

Music is a natural source of holistic medicine.

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 Have gut problems? Suspect leaky gut? Do not give up! We have a solution for you! Our key strategies are “DetermineRemoveRepairRestore” that address the gut health and integrity of the intestinal wall. Special individual program will be created and help your gut be happy again. Learn more about leaky gut and our therapeutic strategy at AntaleeHolistic.com.

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Mary Ellen Azzi 3323 N Pulaski, Chicago 60641 773-609-3466 SoulEnergyWeb.com Enhance your healing journey by releasing stress and stagnant energy. Receive Vibrational Sound Therapy (VST) utilizing pure bronze Himalayan bowls, reiki and other energy modalities to release in whatever way your higher consciousness is ready. Offering private sessions, group events and energy classes in a kind, caring, supportive and safe space.

THERMOGRAPHY AND THERMOMETRY SCANNING NORTHWEST HEALING CENTER Erica Cody Lake Barrington 60010 224-600-3216 NorthwestHealingCenter.com

Northwest Healing is your destination for practical knowledge for your important healthcare decisions. Forefront modalities such as thermographic imaging and the AO Scan, a bio-resonance device used to detect abnormalities in cells, tissues, and organs throughout the body and reset your system to optimal frequencies, detect health concerns before they become a medical emergency. Northwest Healing also offers hypnotherapy sessions. Experience all that Northwest Healing has to offer to help you live your best life. See ad on page 13.

WELLNESS EMPOWERED

2177 Shermer Rd, Northbrook 60062 847-963-6094 YourWellnessEmpowered.com Whole Body Thermometry (WBT) is a gentle, painless testing method utilizing a radiation-free, infrared-scanning device to assess and identify which organs are struggling to regulate. Knowing where organ stress exists enables us to take preventive actions to restore and maintain balanced organ function. This remarkable adjunct diagnostic device, enables us to see the contributing factors that often manifest long before symptoms of chronic illness appear.

JASMIN REFLEXOLOGY 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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