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NATURAL HEALING FOR HANDS

Getting a Grip on Pain

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Contents 24 NATURAL HEALING FOR HANDS

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Getting a Grip on Pain

26 THIS IS WHEN THE BODY REJUVENATES

Quality sleep is imperative to health and well-being

28 LIVING LONG & WELL Age-Defying Habits and the Fountain of Youth

32 GUT CHECK

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Feeding the Immune System

38 WHEN WORKOUTS DON’T WORK

Why Less Is Sometimes More

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42 GREEN THERAPY

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Ecopsychology and the Nature Cure

44 CURBING CLIMATE CHANGE

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46 BILL MOYERS

On Covering Climate Now

48 WHEN OLDER PETS GET QUIRKY

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elcome to a new year and a new decade that will offer us both opportunities and challenges in our quest for healthier and more sustainable living. It’s interesting to note that we’re back in the Roaring 20s, and just like 100 years ago, this decade is likely to be one of massive technological and societal change. The 1920s saw many technical and scientific advancements such as “talkies”, the first commercial radio station (KDKA, in Pittsburgh), penicillin and insulin, liquid-fueled rockets, portable hair dryers and a product that created perhaps the ultimate idiom. Yep, in 1928, Otto Frederick Rohwedder invented the automatic, electric bread slicing machine, and it became the greatest thing since, well, you know… The 19th Amendment (women’s right to vote) was ratified in 1920. The decade also saw the start of the Great Depression, prohibition, labor struggles, Peggy Malecki environmental concerns and other serious challenges of the day.

Once again, we’re on the brink of new advancements. But the last century of rapid change also helped bring us to the current urgency of climate crisis. We begin this year of Natural Awakenings with Wise Words from legendary journalist Bill Moyers, who is leading the charge for a new generation to make a critical difference in our world where it counts: climate change. Natural Awakenings has accepted his challenge to join a global media project called Covering Climate Now to spread awareness of the urgency of this issue.

Throughout this year, we’ll be sharing the many aspects of how what we eat and how we live impact the planet—and how each of us can shrink our own climate change footprint through our everyday choices and habits.

Educators everywhere are cultivating the next generation with innovative, hands-on courses that teach students about climate change, the importance of renewable energy, sustainable food production, water quality/quantity and other conservation issues. Continuing our focus on the younger generations that we began in our December issue, Yvette Hammett explores this trend in “Raising Environmentalists: Teachers Prep Kids for the Future.”

This year, our focus on planetary health will also complement an ongoing commitment to cover all facets of personal health. We start by exploring some of the factors that contribute not only to living a long life, but living it well. In our main feature this month, Melinda Hemmelgarn looks at the role of genes, environment and lifestyle factors as she offers age-defying strategies—from diet, exercise and sleep to protecting our telomeres and adjusting our attitudes.

Our daily food choices have major impacts on personal health, as well as the health of others throughout the food web, our global neighbors and the Earth. We love to bring you stories about food, organic agriculture, home gardening and of course, amazing monthly recipes to make the most of healthful, seasonal and local food. In addition to those featured each month in the print version of Natural Awakenings Chicago, look for expanded recipe options coming to our digital version at NAChicago.com.

More good news! Winter solstice has passed, and the days are slowly lengthening.

Garden catalogs are arriving almost daily in my mailbox. Spring is still a dream, but it is on the horizon. And while the Chicago winter has a loooong way to go, I encourage you to make the most of this January and enjoy what the natural world has to offer. Check out our print and online calendars for events you can partake in to fully enjoy the winter world, be it a nature hike, bird walk or other outdoor activity. Or head over to one of the many amazing conservatories in our area and enjoy the warmth and humidity of the indoor plants. It’s also a great time of year to volunteer and help others in our community that could use our assistance.

Here’s to a healthy, prosperous and wonderful new year!

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news briefs

Chinese New Year Celebrates the Year of the Metal Rat

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aurie Pawli, certified feng shui consultant and director of the Feng Shui School of Chicago, will present three opportunities around the Chicagoland area to contemplate the possibilities of a new chapter in our unfolding cosmic history.

Equilibrium Energy: from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., January 9, in Chicago. She says, “You will learn what to do to harmonize your animal sign with the rat and make this a successful, abundant year as we practice how to welcome the gods of wealth into your home.

Free gifts for all, raffles.”

Celebration of the Metal Rat: from 9:30 a.m. to noon, January 11, at the Double Tree Oak Brook. There will be feng shui tips, crystals, stones and meditation.

East Meets West: from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., January 12, at Infinity Foundation. “Learn how to energize the three areas of command.

We will enjoy a representation of the foods served during the new year,” says Pawli. There will be gifts and raffles, as well as crystals and stones for purchase.

For tickets and event information, visit Tinyurl.com/FengShuiNewYearCelebrations. For more information, visit TheFengShuiSchool OfChicago.com. See calendar listings for details. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

See T-Rex Skull at Free Conservation Expo

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onservation Expo (CONEX) will bring together Chicago area organizations, agencies and small businesses to celebrate environmental awareness, human culture and sustainable living from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., January 11, at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, in Palos Hills.

CONEX has live animals, live music, a life-sized T-rex skull from the Field Museum and helpful information tables from organizations including the Shedd Aquarium, Brookfield Zoo and Indiana Dunes National Park. The event is expected to attract approximately 2,000 people. CONEX is also a food/craft fair, featuring dozens of small business vendors selling locally made products such as Fat Tommy’s all-beef hot dogs and ice cream, Doughs Guys cupcakes, scarves, essential oils, candles, photography, floral arrangements and handmade jewelry.

CONEX is sponsored by nonprofit Homes4Monarchs, which creates and distributes free, native-plant seed-packets throughout Chicagoland to help save the monarch butterfly and other native pollinators.

Admission is free. Location: 8015 W. 111 St., Palos Hills. For more information, visit TinyUrl.com/CONEX2020, Facebook.com/ events/437356473857168 and Homes4Monarchs.Wixsite.com/ milkweed/about.

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Grand Re-Opening Celebration at New Vitality MD

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For appointments and free consultations, call 847-850-2384 or visit NewVitalityMD.com. For more information, call 312-600-5070, email Info@ThriveMD.com or visit ThriveMD.com. See ads on page 31 and in the Community Resource Guide.

For a full market schedule and information about vendors, visit FaithInPlace.org/our-programs/winter-farmers-markets. For more information, visit ExperimentalStation.org/linkup-overview.

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ew Vitality MD will hold a grand re-opening celebration from 1 to 4 p.m., January 11, at 20771 N. Rand Road, Suite I-2, in northwest suburban Kildeer. Attendees can enjoy refreshments and giveaways, and meet the providers to learn about new wellness therapies. Schaumburg’s thriveMD recently purchased the New Vitality MD practice, and will continue operations, offering the same trusted services as well as adding more wellness options.

Greg Seaman, M.D., founder of thriveMD, takes a proactive, whole-body approach to health care. Under his management, New Vitality will continue to provide bioidentical hormones to men and women, as well as medical weight-loss and supplementbased weight-loss programs, and aesthetic services such as Botox, Juvéderm and PRP. New Vitality MD will also be adding IV therapies to their wellness offerings, such as nutritionals, NAD, glutathione and exosomes.

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aith in Place is celebrating their tenth season of Indoor Winter Farmers’ Markets (WFM) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., January 12, at First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., January 19, at First Church of Lombard UCC; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., January 26, at St Mark’s Episcopal Church, in Glen Ellyn.

Their unique itinerant markets offer Houses of Worship an opportunity to achieve social justice goals and connect with the surrounding community by opening up their event halls to local vendors and shoppers.

To emphasize food justice, the markets accept Link/SNAP benefits and Link Match coupons from markets across Illinois through LINK Up Illinois, a program of Experimental Station.

Faith in Place WFMs distribute up to $25 in matching coupons which customers can use to purchase fresh and frozen whole fruits and vegetables.

Holistic Health & Spiritual Expo Has Something for Everyone

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he Chicagoland Holistic Health & Spiritual Expo, to be held February 1 and 2 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, in Rosemont, will feature an Afternoon of Spirit Messages with James Van Praagh.

There’ll be a St. Jude Raffle, 20 free classes, speakers, DIY workshops, meditation, channeling, astrology, energetics, mini-treatments and more than 100 vendors, including holistic practitioners, readers, astrologists and energy workers, as well as shopping for jewelry, handmade items, reiki, crystals skin care and more.

Location: 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont. For advance tickets, visit HolisticHealthAndSpiritualExpo.com. Prospective vendors may apply at Tinyurl.com/VanPraExpoExhibitorApplication. For more information, visit hhase.com. See ad on page 13.

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Learn New Nature Skills at The Resiliency Institute

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hrough The Resiliency Institute, individuals can learn a new lifelong skill in herbalism, edible wild plants and permaculture gardening. The Naperville-based nonprofit is located on a historic farm with an edible forest garden that uses permaculture education and design to build resilient people and communities. These year-long courses provide the skills to heal naturally, nourish deeply and grow abundantly by deepening a connection to nature and community.

The Permaculture Forest Gardener Certificate Course begins February 8 one Saturday a month for nine sessions (Tinyurl.com/2020PermacultureForestGardener).

The Resiliency Institute Edible Wild Plants Certificate Course begins February 22 one Saturday a month for 10 sessions (Tinyurl.com/2020WildEdiblePlants).

The Bioregional Herbalism Course Level 1 begins March 5 one Sunday a month for nine sessions (Tinyurl.com/2020BioregionalHerbalism).

Natural Awakenings readers receive special pricing for Jan. registrations with code DECNA. Location: 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd., Naperville. For more information, visit TheResiliency Institute.net. See ad on page 39, in the Community Resource Guide and at NAChicago.com.

Gardeners will be Inspired at Spring Event in Darien

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he sixth annual Darien Garden Club Spring Gardening Inspiration 2020 will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., March 7, at Chateau Orleans, featuring a speaker conference with an environmental tilt. There will be presentations by Chris Benda, Melissa Custic and Jeanne Nolan, exhibits, a farm to table luncheon, raffles and sharing of knowledge between participants.

The Darien Garden Club was founded in 2001 to encourage a nurturing environment where gardeners, nature lovers, environmentalists and those interested in horticulture could meet to share their experiences. Their goals are to increase knowledge, promote respect for the natural environment and offer enlightening ideas for improving the home landscape.

Benda, known as the Illinois Botanizer, conducts botanical field work around the world and teaches at Southern Illinois University and The Morton Arboretum. Custic is coordinator of the Chicago Region Trees Initiative and an International Society of Arboriculture-certified arborist. Nolan, founder of The Organic Gardener Ltd., is an educator, consultant and author of From the Ground Up. She designed, installed and maintains The Edible Gardens at the Lincoln Park Zoo Farm-in-the Zoo. Location: 8025 S. Cass Ave., Darien. For more information and tickets, visit DarienGardenClub.com and see listing in the Community Calendar.

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Chicago Flower & Garden Show Looks to a New Decade

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ith a theme of 2020 Focus on Flowers, the Chicago Flower & Garden Show is presented by the nonprofit The Get Growing Foundation from March 18 through 22 at Navy Pier. This year, it’s blooming with new garden exhibits, activities, exclusive plant varieties, nightly Spring Fling events and more.

New additions include a display of floral quilts and quilt-pattern garden of flowers by the American Quilter’s Society; an interactive Illinois & Michigan 1848 Canal Garden exhibit with a rare look at a locktender wife’s garden; and more than 700 plant varieties, including a new exclusive Wave Petunia, unveiled at and only available for purchase at the show.

Along with expert information from the Chicago Park District, University of Illinois Master Gardeners and Forest Preserve District of Cook County, other highlights include floral fashions by local designers, Plant Truck Chicago tours, ideas for small spaces and parkway gardens, and nightly Spring Fling events featuring live music, craft beer, local wineries, distilleries and more. Returning favorites include Potting Parties, the Garden Gourmet stage, free kids activity garden, a horticulture photography competition and the Tablescapes exhibit.

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Stress Therapy Solution: Alpha-Theta Training

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e’ve known that psychological trauma and unremitting stress can fragment the mind.

Psychological stress breaks connections within the brain, but also between mind and body. Psychological stress ranges from chronic stress, child abuse, neglect, abandonment, bullying, significant betrayals, relational stress to war trauma, violent crimes and natural disasters. How a person handles psychological stress depends on many factors. If the stress or trauma is not processed or integrated properly in the brain, there will be ongoing difficulties.

These difficulties can present as inability to concentrate, sleep disturbances, relational problems, generalized anxiety, anger, fear, inability to trust, memory issues and paranoia to name a few. Often people suffering with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) feel they have lost control of their lives. Toxic stress affects brain development and attachment systems, as well.

Unresolved stress and trauma can result in the breakdown of the physical body in time, as well. Digestive issues, muscular issues, tremors, depression and anxiety, and cancer have all been scientifically tied to unresolved psychological stress.

Alpha and theta refer to brainwave patterns as read by an electroencephalogram (EEG). Alpha waves are typically in the 8-12 hertz range and theta waves are in the 4-8 hertz range for adults. Alpha is also referred to as the “posterior basic rhythm” because this EEG pattern typically dominates when the eyes are closed. With predominate alpha waves, the brain is usually in a relaxed state.

Theta is associated with creativity, spontaneity, memory formation, and global synchronization; however, excess of theta activity can result in distractibility and inattention. Individuals with ADHD often have too much theta. The point when theta amplitudes exceed alpha amplitudes is referred to as a “crossover”.

What is Alpha-Theta Training?

Individuals suffering from PTSD often experience flashbacks and other disturbing memories. During the alphatheta protocol, an individual may access these painful memories without the physical arousal typically experienced. As

Neurofeedback, or brain wave therapy, aims to alter the brain’s electrical activity so that it operates in a more flexible and synchronous state. Numerous protocols exist in neurofeedback with the advancement of equipment and years of clinical research. One of the more common approaches to neurofeedback is alpha-theta training. This is a method to encourage a shift into a lower state of arousal and is indicated for individuals suffering from addiction, PTSD and anxiety. Outcomes of alpha-theta training include: ♦ Emotional resolution of repressed or emotionally charged memories ♦ Improved memory consolidation to aid in learning ♦ Increased insight and understanding ♦ Reduced anxiety ♦ Enhanced creativity

What’s It Like Doing Alpha-Theta Training?

Sensors are attached to your scalp to monitor your EEG activity. Typically, your eyes are closed and you listen to relaxing music. You sit in a chair while your brain receives auditory feedback and learns to guide brainwave patterns into an alpha/ theta state. Most people find alpha-theta training relaxing.

Alpha-Theta for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

one’s brainwaves are dominated by alpha and theta, traumatic memories can surface into conscious awareness without being physiologically aroused. One of the issues with PTSD treatment is that individuals cannot tolerate the hyperarousal associated with painful memories. During an Alphatheta state, memories can be experienced in a calmer state so that they are worked through. The areas of the brain required for effective memory processing, such as the prefrontal cortex, can integrate and reprocess the memories so that they are not as emotionally charged. This reexperiencing of memories in a “witness state” allows traumatic pasts to become part of one’s normal historical narrative.

Alpha-Theta for Addiction This protocol has been used for years in the addiction field. In successful cases, individuals have less cravings to drugs and are better able to regulate their emotions.

As many individuals with an addiction suffer from unresolved emotional trauma, the alpha-theta state can facilitate a resolution of traumatic memories.

Alpha-theta can be used for all addictions, including alcohol, drug, and gambling addiction.

Alpha-theta training helps patients integrate the pain, stress and trauma of living in this fallen world. There is hope after significant stress and trauma.

Alpha-theta training can help you regain control of your life by integrating the trauma and normalizing to healthier brain wave patterns so you can get on living in the here and now, being fully engaged.

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Ayurveda Science Aids in Daily Wellness

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yurveda Practitioner Christy Studant, owner of Live Powerfully Ayurveda and co-owner of Mindful Movements, in Glen Ellyn, has 25 years of experience in the health and wellness field, an extensive background in physical therapy and healing work, is Pilates certified and a 500-hour certified yoga teacher.

She says, “Ayurveda is a complete and natural way of medicine that has been around for over 6,000 years. Ayurveda addresses diet, lifestyle, seasonal and daily routines, herbal/plant medicine, massage or touch therapy, detoxification and rejuvenation of the body, energy work and spiritual practice through yoga and meditation.”

Christy Studant Finding the root cause is key, and the way an Ayurveda practitioner develops a plan for treatment, guiding a client to a healthy and more balanced life. Studant uses a diagnostic veda pulse that provides in-depth information about what is functioning or not. She says, “Even if you are following allopathic medicine from your doctor, you can still incorporate Ayurveda medicine. It is the most complete medical system on the planet.”

Location: 22W. 550 Poss St., Glen Ellyn. For more information, call 630-460-1211, email Christy@WeLivePowerfully.com or visit WeLivePowerfully.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

Remote CyberScans Now Available at Kintsugi Wellness

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ill Briska, DC, owner of Kintsugi Wellness, in Lombard, is offering $25 off an initial CyberScan.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved technology addresses many chronic health conditions. Briska also does remote scans. The patient can send in a sample of saliva or hair from the convenience of home and the card is shipped back to them.

Treatment begins with a 10-second scan, typically of the hand. A full report of findings including specific balancing frequencies is generated and downloaded to a card. Gently over two weeks, up to Jill Briska, DC 140 frequencies are rebalanced.

Briska was introduced to the quantum physics-based CyberScan by a biological dentist. “I specialize in helping those that have tried everything without success,” she explains. It merges Western and Eastern medicine in 29 countries for chronic health conditions such as allergies, autism, pain, depression, dementia, ADHD, Parkinson’s, addiction and can even be used for pets. CyberScan has been proven in laboratory experiments to improve immune function by more than 149 percent. “You are activating your body to heal itself,” says Briska.

Location: 1263 S. Highland Ave., Ste. 1A. For more information and appointments, call 630-412-1852 or visit Kintsugi-Wellness.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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Find Relief with PlateletRich Plasma Treatments

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eal n Cure, in Northbrook, is offering platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for a variety of conditions with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee or full refund to Heal n Cure functional medicine clients.

All PRP treatments are performed by Heal n Cure’s medical director Dr. Meena Malhotra, M.D., ABIM, ABOM, who is fully certified in these procedures.

PRP treatment uses a concentrated infusion of a patient’s own blood platelets to quicken the healing of ligaments, tendons, muscles and joints. “If you use cellular medicine to make the skin healthier, you get a new sheet (epidermis), a new mattress (dermis) and new box springs (fatty tissue and bone),” says Malhotra. PRP therapy is non-surgical and works by enhancing blood flow, recruiting stem cells and enhancing collagen.

PRP stimulates collagen production which promotes tissue recovery, smoothes skin and removes fine lines and wrinkles.

PRP treatment has been a Hollywood secret for rejuvenation: Google “Vampire Facial Kim Kardashian”. Dr. Malhotra brings this effective, natural treatment it to the North Shore. Treatments offered include P-Shot, O-Shot, Vampire Facial and Vampire Breast Lift. Vampire PRP treatments are useful for full-face rejuvenation, to lift/augment breasts, improve incontinence, enhance sexual pleasure and performance, correct vaginal dryness and aid in hair restoration.

Location: 1122 Willow Rd., Ste. B, Northbrook.

For more information, call 847-686-4444 or visit healncure.com/home/aesthetics/prp. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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reat Lakes colleges fared well on separate lists from two prestigious magazines that ranked the top green colleges of the U.S. and Canada. The Sierra Club ranked five Great Lakes colleges in its top 100—SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (#3), Grand Valley State University (#59), Michigan State University (#66), University of Michigan (#71) and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (#92). The Princeton Review ranked three—SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (#2), Michigan State University (#19) and Grand Valley State University (#38).

Both publications use the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS), which comes from Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, as criteria for their rankings. Schools must have a valid STARS 2.0 or 2.1 rating of bronze, silver, gold or platinum to be considered in the ranking on both lists.

The STARS rating is used by more than 800 schools in 30 countries. Participants report achievements in academics, engagement, operations, planning and administration, and innovation and leadership.

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Eating and drinking fermented probiotic dairy products such as yogurt, kefir, cheese and sour cream reduces the risk of heart disease for women, report researchers from the Netherlands that analyzed data from nearly 8,000 Australian women over a 15-year period.

The effect was particularly strong for those that were obese and had Type 2 diabetes, according to the research. “In the process of dairy fermentation, beneficial compounds are released that have shown promise for improving glycemic control, blood lipids, cholesterol concentrations and blood pressure,” write the study authors.

Drink Pomegranate Juice to Protect Fetal Brain Growth About one in 10 babies in utero struggles with a dangerous condition known as intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), in which the flow of oxygen and nutrients through the placenta is restricted, hampering development of the growing fetus. Now, a simple solution—of mom drinking an eight-ounce glass of pomegranate juice a day—offers hope of a way to reduce infant deaths and lower the need for infant surgery.

Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, studied 77 mothers with IUGR at St. Louis’ Barnes-Jewish Hospital that received either one cup a day of pomegranate juice or a placebo. Evaluating 55 of the babies’ development with MRIs after birth, researchers found that the babies with pomegranate-drinking moms had evidence of both better brain connectivity and development of white matter—tissue through which messages pass in the central nervous system. Pomegranate juice is a rich source of polyphenols, a class of foods also found in nuts, berries, vegetables and teas that’s known to cross the blood-brain barrier and have neuroprotective effects.

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Chomping on more nuts daily keeps the pounds at bay, according to research published in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. Using records from three long-term longitudinal studies spanning 20 years and including nearly 300,000 health professionals, the report from Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that increasing nut intake by a half serving a day—about 12 almonds or seven walnut halves—was linked to lower instances of weight gain and obesity. Swapping out a serving of meats, refined grains or desserts for half a serving of nuts was associated with staving off weight gain of between 0.9 and 1.5 pounds in any four-year period.

A consistently higher nut intake of at least half a serving a day was associated with a 23 percent lower risk of putting on 11 or more pounds and becoming obese in the same timeframe. No such links were found for eating more peanut butter. The researchers suggest the high fiber content of nuts can make a person feel full longer, and that that the fiber also binds well to fats in the gut, affecting a greater discharge of calories.

Live Near Green Spaces to Stave Off Metabolic Syndrome Middle-aged and older adults that live in greener neighborhoods have a lower risk of metabolic syndrome, reports research from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health in the journal Environmental Pollution. The study followed more than 6,000 British adults in a cohort initially between ages 45 and 69 for 14 years, and correlated health records and interviews with satellite images of greenery. They found that exposure to green spaces seemed to help prevent metabolic syndrome and its individual components such as large waist circumference, high levels of blood fats and hypertension. The results “could be related to better opportunities provided by green spaces to perform physical activity, as well as a decrease in exposure to air pollution,” notes Carmen de Keijzer, first author of the study. Women fared even better than men, perhaps because women may spend more time in green spaces.

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According to researchers, each airline passenger produces about three pounds of trash per flight, from disposable headphones and plastic cutlery to food scraps and toilet waste. To increase mindfulness about the trash, British design firm PriestmanGoode has refashioned the economy meal tray, replacing plastic with renewable materials such as coffee grounds, banana leaves and coconut wood. Associate Strategy Director Jo Rowan says, “Onboard waste is a big issue. Knowing that you have 4 billion passengers per year, it all adds up very quickly.” The redesigned items are featured in an exhibit, “Get Onboard: Reduce.Reuse.Rethink.” at the Design Museum, in London.

The biggest environmental issue with air travel is carbon emissions, which are growing at a faster rate than previously projected. But as air travel becomes increasingly accessible and more people fly, airlines have been making public pledges to curb their environmental footprint, including the plastic forks and leftovers their passengers leave behind.

A collection of 18 papers published by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco indicates that climate risks may cause home values to fall significantly; banks to stop lending to flood-prone communities; and towns to lose tax money needed to build seawalls and other protections. One recommendation is for regulators to penalize banks that lend money in areas that have been hit by disasters, yet have not taken steps to protect themselves against similar future disasters.

Banks could also be rewarded by regulators for financing projects that leave communities less vulnerable to flooding or other hazards.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell wrote that the Fed takes “severe weather events” into account in its role as a financial supervisor. The San Francisco branch of the Federal Reserve, responsible for banking oversight across a major swath of the American West, wrote in March that volatility related to climate change has become “increasingly relevant” as a consideration for the central bank.

Uncowed by a Hurricane Cattle Survive Churning Sea

Three cows turned up at Cape Lookout National Seashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina months after being swept out to sea by Hurricane Dorian. Local resident Paula D. O’Mally wrote on social media, “The cows are wild and have survived for decades without human intervention.

They’re pretty tough that way.” A massive wave swept away nearly all 20 of the cows and 28 wild horses that were on private land on Cedar Island. The cows’ caretaker has identified them, and a group is formulating a plan to get the cattle back home. The rest, and all of the horses, are believed to have perished in the storm.

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Eat Garlic and Onion for Breast Health Women eating more onions and garlic reduced their risk of breast cancer by 59 percent compared to those that ate less of these, according to a study in the journal Nutrition and Cancer. Researchers from the State University of New York at Buffalo and the University of Puerto Rico surveyed 660 women in Puerto Rico to measure their intake of onions and garlic, as well as sofrito, a local dish also cooked with bell peppers, tomatoes, cilantro and black pepper. Women that ate the onion- and garlic-rich sofrito sauce more than once a day slashed their risk of breast cancer by 67 percent compared to those that didn’t eat it. Both garlic and onions contain compounds with anticarcinogenic properties, and earlier studies have found a link between higher onion and garlic intake and fewer cancers of the lung, prostate and stomach. Puerto Rican women eat more onions and garlic than women in Europe and the U.S., mainly due to the popularity of those two ingredients in sofrito, and also have markedly lower breast cancer rates.

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A Hawaiian beach that was formed by lava from the erupting Kilauea volcano in 2018 is already littered with invisible pieces of tiny plastic. The black sand beach named Pohoiki, which stretches for 1,000 feet on Hawaii’s Big Island, was created from shards of hot lava coming in contact with seawater, and looks pristine. Nic Vanderzyl, a University of Hawaii at Hilo student, saw the new beach as an opportunity to study sediment that was perhaps untouched by human influence, and discovered 21 bits of microplastics per 50 grams of sand on average.

The microplastics were smaller than five millimeters and rarely larger than a grain of sand. Most of them, he says, were microfibers, the hair-thin threads shed from common synthetic textiles like polyester and nylon.

This invisible plastic has washed ashore on some of the world’s most remote beaches, uninhabited by humans.

It’s still unclear how it will affect marine ecosystems, but scientists think it may have dangerous consequences for wildlife and human health.

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Rethinking Rice

Farmers Respond to Climate Change

Growing up in Gambia, Nfamara Badjie’s parents taught him it’s much healthier to eat food they grew rather than food bought in a store. Badjie, a well-known drummer who moved to the U.S. in 2005, bought a plot of marshy land in Ulster Park, New York, two hours north of New York City, and is learning how to adapt the rice-growing practices of his West African ethnic group, the Jola, to East Coast climates. Agronomists hope the innovative operation, Ever-Growing Family Farm, can provide a blueprint for other area farmers to introduce new crops due to the threat of climate change. Erika Styger, an agronomist from nearby Cornell University, says, “We can reinvent agriculture even today, and if we have that mindset, there is a lot that can be done. We shouldn’t get stuck in how we have done things, and we need to adapt to climate change.”

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The International Energy Agency predicts that renewable energy will surpass coal as the world’s leading source of electricity by 2030. Its 810-page annual World Energy Outlook also notes that even though offshore wind farms, solar installations and battery-powered cars keep getting cheaper, they aren’t progressing fast enough to slash global greenhouse gas emissions and bring global warming under control because the world’s appetite for energy keeps surging.

Bright spots include large, offshore European turbines that can harvest the stronger and steadier winds over the ocean; electric car factories in China; and new building codes and fuel economy standards.

Africa currently poses about 40 percent of the world’s potential for solar energy, but has less than 1 percent of the world’s solar panels.

Scientists warn that as the Earth gets hotter, sea turtle hatchlings worldwide are expected to trend dangerously female. The West African island of Cape Verde is home to a sixth of the planet’s total nesting loggerheads, and 84 percent of youngsters are now female, researchers from Britain’s University of Exeter stated in a July report. “Males here could vanish in two or three decades,” says Adolfo Marco, a Spanish researcher.

“There will be no reproduction.”

Sea turtle eggs that incubate in sand below 81.86 degrees Fahrenheit produce males, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while nests in the mid-80s create a gender mix. Temperatures higher than 87.8 degrees effect 100 percent females. In Cape Verde, the sand temperature has risen about 2.3 degrees Fahrenheit since 1964. Populations in Florida and Australia are also showing dramatic sex imbalances, casting the shadow of extinction over the ancient species.

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The 2020 The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Winter Lecture Series will begin at 7 p.m., January 9, and include eight other dates at the Midewin Welcome Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

January 9: Illinois and Michigan Canal: Celebrating 35 years of America’s First National Heritage Area, with Ana Koval, president and CEO, Canal Corridor Association.

January 15: Spider Watching at Midewin, with Frank Pascoe, DA, Professor of Biology, University of St. Francis.

January 29: Desire Lines: DarAna Koval and Wade Spang ing to Follow Trickster Coyotes and Rambling Bison, with Dr. Gavin Van Horn, author and director of Cultures of Conservation at the Center for Humans and Nature.

February 13: Fantastic Moths and How to Find Them, with Trevor Edmonson, Midewin project manager, The Wetlands Initiative.

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Cloth Versus Disposable Diapers The Bottom Line on Eco-Friendly Baby Care

Taking care of newborn babies in an eco-friendly way can have a significant impact on both our environment and the little ones’ health.

Treehugger.com reports that disposable diapers, made from a blend of plastic and wood pulp and often encased in additional plastic, remain for an estimated 200 to 500 years. A baby uses between 5,000 and 8,000 diapers before being potty-trained, generating 18 billion diapers annually in the U.S. alone.

Further, a recent study by the French agency in charge of food, environmental and occupational health and safety says disposable diapers have been linked to allergic skin reactions and difficulties with potty-training because kids can’t detect as easily when they’re wet.

It’s also cheaper to go cloth instead of the disposable route. Consumer Reports estimates parents spend $1,500 to $2,000 for disposable diapers before their child no longer needs them. GreenBabyGuide.com attests that the most affordable cloth option—prefolds plus covers—can cost as little as $243 over 2.5 years, which includes washing and drying expenses.

Tips for washing cloth diapers at AllAboutClothDiapers.com include using a prerinse/wash that “agitates, spins and drains” (and to do a longer wash cycle if they aren’t getting clean), using the longest available hot wash cycle and an appropriate amount of water for the load size because “too much water, they are just ‘going for a swim’; too little water and they won’t be able to move, and therefore won’t get clean.”

The Beginner’s Guide section of ClothDiaperTales.com provides advice on choosing from different types of new cloth diapers and covers, which are better for overnight use, what to do about leaks and how many diapers new parents might need to get started. It includes a chart comparing the pros and cons, average cost and some of the most popular, current brands, covering pre-fold, fitted cloth, snap-in/all-in-two/pop-in, pocket and all-in-one cloth diapers.

The nonprofit Real Diapers Association (RealDiapers.org) organizes local advocates and activists for cloth diapers via a member-supported resource center that plans campaigns, trains organizers, distributes educational information and supports local groups. Local Real Diaper Circles involve users with knowledge and tips to make cloth diapering more accessible and acceptable to parents.

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“Systemic inflammation will be an issue in any case, but the root condition needs to be addressed,” says Kiva Rose Hardin, a New Mexico-based herbalist and co-editor of Plant Healer Magazine. Carpal tunnel, for instance, is not always a repetitive injury syndrome; it can sometimes be triggered by endocrine imbalances such as hypothyroidism, she says.

Susan Blum, M.D., author of Healing Arthritis: Your 3-Step Guide to Conquering Arthritis Naturally, agrees on both the role of inflammation and the importance of looking beyond the diagnosis itself.

“Inflammation is a process in the body, an end result, and we have to go upstream, so to speak, to find triggers including stress, gut health, toxins and infections.”

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Factors like leaky gut syndrome, stress and inadequate nutrition can all kick inflammation into overdrive. The right dietary adjustments can go a long way toward putting on the brakes. “Inflammation from compromised gut health can contribute to both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis,” Blum notes. “Abdominal fat releases inflammatory molecules into the joints, so metabolic syndrome should [also] be looked at as a factor in osteoarthritis.”

The simplest place to begin is to pay attention to food quality, she says. “Choose whole foods high in nutrients and fiber; eliminate all processed food; read labels to spot hidden sugars and food dyes.”

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Systemic inflammation will be an issue in any case, but the root condition needs to be addressed. ~Kiva Rose Hardin

Blum, the founder of the Blum Center for Health, in Rye Brook, New York, initially guides her patients on an elimination diet to find dietary triggers like soy, corn, gluten, dairy, sugar and eggs. She also recommends a diet that is 70 percent plant-based and includes cold-pressed, solvent-free oils such as high-quality olive oil.

Blum cautions against nightshade vegetables like eggplant, tomatoes, peppers and white potatoes that can trigger osteoarthritis pain.

Exercise and Prevention

Improper posture can set off a domino effect from neck to fingertips, resulting in carpal tunnel syndrome and other troublesome conditions. Prevention can go a long way. “Stretching and strengthening are the best ways to prevent injury or pain,” says physiotherapist Kelly Picciurro, of Spring Forward Physical Therapy, in New York City.

Picciurro emphasizes exercise for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. “It’s vital that these patients maintain a certain level of mobility, and [physical therapy] can improve that.”

Those with repetitive strain injuries also respond well to gentle yoga postures like tree pose, upward hands and upward fingers. In general, yoga helps upper body muscles support and align the hands, wrists and elbows.

Snuffing Out Pain

Acupuncture, especially with a focus on postural muscles of the neck and back, can be effective in reducing pain and inflammation. Hot and cold treatments can bring relief for arthritis flare-ups. Circulation and resulting improved cell nutrition can be achieved by employing heat via showers, baths and heating pads.

For acute pain, cold from an ice bag or frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel for 20-minute intervals reduces swelling by reducing circulation and dulling pain signals.

Pain-reducing herbs such as cat’s claw, aloe vera, green tea, ginger, borage oil and chili pepper can all help fight systemic inflammation. Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is also a heavy hitter. Blum recommends at least 1,000 milligrams daily of curcumin that is formulated with pepper or a phospholipid for optimal absorption. A 2018 study published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry found that the combination of curcumin and black pepper can repress inflammation signals in the intestines.

Essential oils such as peppermint, eucalyptus, ginger, Roman and German chamomile, lavender and balsam fir are also effective in reducing pain, and have anti-inflammatory properties. A few drops can be added to Epsom salts for a bath or diluted and rubbed onto the area three times daily.

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STRATEGIES FROM THE EXPERTS

Food tips from Susan Blum, M.D.

Replace refined sugar with maple sugar, coconut sugar or honey, all of which offer nutrients and minerals. Avoid overly processed agave nectar.

If meats are consumed, choose organic and grass-fed.

Choose whole grains.

Herbal suggestions from Kiva Rose Hardin For topical pain-relieving applications, look for a fat/oil-based preparation with mint or cayenne for faster action.

Powdered herbs in mass-produced capsules can lose medicinal efficacy quickly. Alcohol or glycerine-based tinctures are good choices that can be convenient when traveling.

Ginger is an effective anti-inflammatory that can be added to food.

Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum), sustainably sourced, is especially useful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis; the rhizome of this plant seems to work on the synovial fluid of the joints.

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidim) is an important part of any autoimmune formula. A decoction or extract is beneficial for arthritis, fibromyalgia and lupus.

Ashwagandha (Withania somniferum) reduces stress and anxiety while moderating inflammation; it is especially effective in the treatment of autoimmune disorders and endocrine disruption.

Hawthorn (Crataegus) reduces systemic inflammation and has a moderating effect on most forms of arthritis and joint pain; it also strengthens the collagen matrix of the body and supports overall joint health.

Computer posture reminders from Kelly Picciurro

Elbows should rest at about a 90-degree angle and comfortably at the side. Wrists should lie in a neutral position; not be too extended or flexed.

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When the Body Rejuvenates

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Quality sleep is imperative to health and well-being

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ur bodies can only digest a day of work, food, emotions, physical and mental demands when we sleep perfectly well. It is estimated that sleep-related problems affect 50 to 70 million Americans of all ages and socioeconomic classes. Sleep is one of the top three significant health issues encountered by Ayurvedic practitioners.

Through simple Ayurvedic natural medicine techniques, tools and treatments, people may find that their sleep significantly improves, symptoms clear up and they feel amazingly better all around, because the body and mind cleanse and rejuvenate during the night while we sleep.

Symptoms of poor-quality sleep include: ■ Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep during the night ■ Waking feeling groggy or low energy ■ Headaches ■ Congestion ■ Bloating or constipation ■ Muscle tension and aches ■ Blurriness or fogginess through the eyes and in the mind ■ Irritability or anger

Ayurveda treatments that are beneficial to getting a good night’s sleep include shirodhara, comprising a warm herbal oil poured gently over the head to calm the mind and relax the body, allowing a total experience of blissfulness and rest; and abyhanga, where custom, warm herbal oil is poured and pressed into the skin over the whole body, giving a sense of rejuvenation.

Here are some simple Ayurveda tips to get started:

■ A half-hour before bed, do a whole body massage with warm oils of sesame, almond or sunflower.

■ Take a warm bath or shower about 15 to 20 minutes after applying the oil.

■ Drink a calming tea like chamomile, lavender or lemon balm. Or drink three quarters of a cup of milk warmed on the stove, not in the microwave, with two pinches of nutmeg, one pinch of cardamom powder and one teaspoon of ghee.

■ Use essential oil aromas in a diffuser or warm water set by the bedside. Great oils for sleep and dreaming are lavender, chamomile, juniper berry, sweet orange, marjoram and jasmine.

■ Make a new habit to go to bed by 10 p.m.

■ Turn off phones, tablets, computers and all other electronics one hour before sleep. Also dim the room lights close to bedtime.

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■ Do not eat beginning at least two hours before bed.

Ayurvedic treatments from a practitioner can also help to reset our sleep patterns. Many people say that they have never slept so well or felt so relaxed and revived after an Ayurvedic session. Taking care of ourselves is crucial in this modern day of living. We can live a long and healthy life by living powerfully.

Christy Studant is an Ayurveda practitioner, yoga and Pilates teacher, licensed physical therapist assistant and the owner of Live Powerfully Ayurveda, located at 22W550 Poss St., in Glen Ellyn. For more information, call 630-460-1211 or visit WeLivePowerfully.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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We know caloric restriction extends life.

But no one wants to do it, because it’s no fun. ~Lori Taylor

In their search for secrets to longevity, investigators often look for lifestyle clues provided by long-lived populations. Those residing in what National Geographic Fellow and bestselling author Dan Buettner calls “Blue Zones”, for example, are more likely to celebrate their 100th birthday and escape chronic maladies such as heart disease and cancer—the two biggest killers in the U.S.

Buettner has identified the “Power 9” lifestyle habits commonly practiced by centenarians living in the five designated Blue Zones—Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and the Seventh Day Adventist community in Loma Linda, California.

LIVING LONG & WELL Age-Defying Habits and the Fountain of Youth

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t age 29, Betty Holston Smith, of Rockville, Maryland, weighed more than 200 pounds, smoked cigarettes and ate processed junk food.

Now, almost 79 years young, she is a vegan ultra-marathon runner and an inspiration to anyone wanting to age well.

Smith’s story underscores the findings of researchers that have long pursued the keys to a long and healthy life. Some of these factors—heredity, for instance—are beyond our control. However, the most critical ingredient seems to be our daily habits.

Although we’ve all likely heard or read about someone that lived into their 90s, ate bacon, drank whiskey and smoked a pack a day, these individuals are outliers: In truth, longevity is determined by a combination of genes, environment, lifestyle choices and luck.

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For example, some individuals may be born with genes that confer longevity, but be unlucky due to where they live. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that life expectancy varies by zip code.

That’s because where we live influences how we live, predicting access to healthful food, clean air and water, safe neighborhoods and stress-relieving green spaces such as parks and gardens. Genes are important, but our social and physical environments play a greater role in predicting our “healthspan” —the essence of a long and healthy life.

According to researchers at the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health, in New York City, even our first environment—the womb—can spawn diseases later in life if pregnant women are exposed to air pollutants, pesticides and the toxic stress of poverty.

Regardless of genetics, the following behaviors can help anyone slow the aging process and improve quality of life: n Eat a plant-based diet. n Stop eating when 80 percent full. n Practice stress reduction techniques. n Find a sense of purpose. n Engage in physical activity throughout the day. n Consume moderate amounts of alcohol with food and friends. n Join a faith community, regardless of denomination. n Belong to a social network that engages in healthy behaviors. n Share love and time with children, parents and partners.

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Survival of the Fittest

Tom LaFontaine, Ph.D., a clinical exercise physiologist based in Columbia, Missouri, says, “Mounting evidence shows that engaging in regular aerobic and strength exercise offers robust defenses against life-threatening diseases such as heart disease and several cancers.” One important marker of long-term health, particularly among women, notes LaFontaine, is bone mineral density (BMD). After menopause, BMD decreases in women and can lead to osteopenia—low BMD—and osteoporosis—pathological loss of BMD. “Women with osteoporosis are particularly at risk for fractures, especially of the hip, which can lead to a reduced lifespan.”

LaFontaine recommends weightbearing exercises such as walking, jogging and high-intensity weight training to significantly improve BMD; and he’s proven that it works. “In 2012, we started a program called Older Women on Weights (OWOW), in which 40 post-menopausal women with an average age in the low 60s train with heavy weights. Some even participate in weightlifting competitions.”

“We have observed women in this group move from osteopenia to normal BMD and from osteoporosis to osteope-

Finding Inspiration

Studies in centenarians have suggested that people who live long and in good health have a regular lifestyle. They spend time in community, eat meals and go to bed at regular times, in sync with circadian rhythms. ~Eve Van Cauter nia based on pre- and post-bone density DXA scans,” he says. What’s more, the women in LaFontaine’s program have formed new friendships, benefitting from a strong network of social support.

LEARN MORE, LIVE LONGER Blue Zones: BlueZones.com Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk, President’s Cancer Panel Report: Tinyurl.com/CancerRiskReport Life expectancy by zip code: Tinyurl.com/ZipCodeLongevity Plant-based diets explained: Tinyurl.com/PlantDietExplained Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015 Hara Hachi Bu: Tinyurl.com/HaraHachiBuDiet Food Sleuth Radio segments: Lori Taylor: keto diets and intermittent fasting: Tinyurl.com/LoriTaylorInterview Dorothy Sears: intermittent fasting and circadian rhythm: Tinyurl.com/DorothySearsInterview Eve Van Cauter: importance of sleep: Tinyurl.com/EveVanCauterInterview Tips to cope with loneliness: Tinyurl.com/TheEffectsOfLoneliness Vitamin N: 500 Ways to Enrich Your Family’s Health & Happiness, by Richard Louv Improve sleep quality by reducing exposure to blue light at night: JustGetFlux.com

Smith, the septuagenarian marathoner, was inspired to make a change nearly 50 years ago when her 3-year-old daughter teased, “You can’t catch me!” during an innocent game of tag. She knew she had to make a change.

She tried diet pills, fad diets and other quick fixes, but realized they were worthless. However, each evening Smith tuned in to Gabe Mirkin, a physician who hosted a national radio program about health and fitness.

Following his advice, Smith began eating a diet rich in organic fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, and says today she doesn’t want to put anything in her body that interferes with her lifestyle. She outlines the steps to her transformation in the book, Lifestyle

by Nature: One Woman’s Break from the Unhealthy Herd to Roam Forever Healthy in Nature’s Lifestyle Change Herd. The first step—finding internal strength—is the most important, she says. “Most people have something in their lives they can point to for strength.”

In addition to running 60 to 100 miles each week, Smith practices tai chi, meditates and enjoys camaraderie with her running mates. She also has an upbeat attitude, believing in the importance of passion, perseverance and “taking negative experiences and making them positive.” According to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network, this spirit of optimism is protective against heart disease and other causes of death.

Eating Well, but Not Too Much

Food is a major contributor to both quality of life and life extension. Global and national recommendations to eat more fiber-rich whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, and omega-3 fatty acids, while decreasing added sugars and sodium, all help reduce our risk for life-shortening diseases. The plant-based Mediterranean diet consistently rises to the top for its health-fortifying benefits.

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Most people have something in their lives they can point to for strength. ~Betty Holston Smith the structures at the end of chromosomes that protect our DNA. The Mediterranean diet, with its abundance of protective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients such as vitamins C and E, polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids, help prevent age-associated telomere shortening.

The Sleep Connection

Michael Grandner, Ph.D., director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, says Americans tend to see sleep as unpro-

ductive time, but it’s a “biological requirement for life.”

In fact, it is one of the three pillars of health, along with good nutrition and exercise, says Eve Van Cauter, Ph.D., former director of the Sleep, Metabolism and Health Center at the University of Chicago. “Studies in centenarians have suggested that people who live long and in good health have a regular lifestyle. They spend time in community, eat meals and go to bed at regular times, in sync with circadian rhythms.”

No matter how long we live, we want to make the most of our time on Earth.

Beyond diet and exercise, finding our personal passion, reducing stress and spending time in nature and with those we love can add years to our lives.

Despite our virtual social networks, real human connection is vital for physical and mental health. According to a report in the journal Heart, loneliness is as dangerous as smoking for heart disease and stroke risk. So volunteer, join a club, sign up for a community garden plot, yoga or dance class, or host regular potlucks or game nights—these just might be among the best prescriptions for staying young.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “Food Sleuth,” is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio show host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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ing full, Blue Zone Okinawans practice hara hachi bu—eating until one is no longer hungry, but stopping before feeling full.

“We know caloric restriction extends life,” says Lori Taylor, clinical dietitian and Core Faculty of Integrative and Functional Nutrition at Saybrook University, in Pasadena. “But no one wants to do it, because it’s no fun.” Instead, Taylor recommends intermittent fasting, eating only during a set window of 10 or 12 hours each day to reduce caloric intake.

Similarly, Dorothy Sears, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition at the Arizona State University College of Health Solutions, has researched the impacts of both intermittent fasting and circadian rhythm on how our bodies handle calories.

She recommends a “prolonged nightly fast” of 12 to 13 hours, as well as reducing caloric intake after 6 to 8 p.m. to help maintain a healthy weight and stave off such diseases as Type 2 diabetes and obesity-related cancers. Most significantly, she found that a 13-hour nightly fast reduced breast cancer recurrence by 36 percent among 2,300 breast cancer survivors in the Women’s Healthy Eating and Living study.

Both improving diet quality and restricting calories appear to help slow the rate of aging at the genetic level, in part by preserving the length of our telomeres—

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The level of germ-fighting activity your immune system is able to maintain after a sugary meal decreases for a number of hours. ~Heather Tynan

GUT CHECK Feeding the Immune System

by Julie Peterson

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educing stress, sleeping enough, exercising and getting sunlight are all known strategies for improving the body’s ability to protect itself from harm. However, the most important factor in building a rock-star immune system is nutrition.

Here is a guide to the care and feeding of the inner fortifications that fight off disease, supporting long-term wellness.

Ground Zero: The Gut

About 70 percent of the immune system resides in the gastrointestinal tract—home to a microbiome that contains trillions of bacteria.

It works as a complex ecosystem in which the good bacteria prevent the bad bacteria from taking hold and causing illness or disease.

Eating plants promotes the robust growth of that good bacteria.

“The GI microbiome evolved closely with our immune systems and under the influence of the plants our ancestors ingested,” says Holly Poole-Kavana, who practices herbal medicine in Washington, D.C. Yet about 90 percent of Americans don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The consequent weakening of the microbiome is a double-edged sword, because the processed foods Americans commonly consume promote the growth of harmful microbes. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans indicates that added sugars, saturated fats and sodium eaten by most Americans are far above recommended amounts. This tipping of the scales causes weight gain, toxin buildup and immune system dysfunction.

What Not to Eat

Plants and grains on grocery shelves today are typically processed into bread, cereal, pasta, desserts and snacks, abundant in added sugars, salt, detrimental fats and chemical additives. These altered foods slam the gut’s immune protection and increase the risk of chronic disease.

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that fought inflammation were harmed by additives. According to the research, “Permanent exposure of human gut microbiota to even low levels of additives may modify the composition and function of gut microbiota, and thus influence the host’s immune system.”

And of course, be wary of sugars. Anything that turns into sugar in the system—think carbs like refined bread products and pasta, not just sweets—is an immune-depressing culprit, says Heather Tynan, a naturopathic doctor at Evergreen Naturopathic, in San Diego. “The level of germ-fighting activity your immune system is able to maintain after a sugary meal decreases for a number of hours.” Saturated fats also alter immune cells, disrupting their functions and triggering inflammation.

Getting away from processed food cravings can be a challenge, because the foods provide a temporary energy boost.

Dorothy Calimeris, of Oakland, California, a certified health coach and author of three anti-inflammatory cookbooks, suggests that cravings mean the body needs something, but it may be rest or water. “By focusing on eating higher-quality nutrients, we can limit and eventually eliminate the cravings.”

Eat the Rainbow

Fruits and vegetables get their colors from phytochemicals, which provide the human microbiome with antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that keep the gut healthy and help the immune system combat cellular damage. National guidelines suggest Americans eat 10 servings of plants a day, ideally two each from the green, red, white, purple/blue and orange/yellow categories. But data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys show that eight out of 10 people in the U.S. don’t get enough of any color category.

“A good strategy is to add one new vegetable a week to your grocery cart,” suggests Canadian nutritionist Lisa Richards, founder of TheCandidaDiet.com. “Blending fruits and vegetables into shakes or smoothies is also an effective way to eat the rainbow for those who are busy.”

Whatever goes into the grocery cart should be certified organic, the only sure way to avoid ubiquitous genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the food chain, which animal studies have linked to immune system damage.

Herbs are also helpful to boost the body’s inherent ability to protect itself. Poole-Kavana points to medicinal herbs like astragalus and reishi mushroom, which support immunity and balance gut bacteria; antimicrobial herbs like garlic, thyme and oregano; and elderberry, an anti-inflammatory fruit that boosts the body’s ability to identify and eliminate viruses and bacteria.

“The single greatest thing anyone can do for their health is to eat whole foods, including organic vegetables, fruits, high-quality proteins, whole grains and healthy fats,” says Calimeris.

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin and can be reached at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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IMMUNE-BOOSTING RECIPES Add the cauliflower, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, pepper and cumin, and sauté to lightly toast the spices, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil.

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Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 5 minutes.

Using an immersion blender, purée the soup in the pot until smooth.

Stir in the coconut milk and cilantro, heat through, and serve.

Total cooking time is about 15 minutes.

Creamy Turmeric Cauliflower Soup Turmeric is the darling of the anti-inflammatory spices. For best absorption, it should be combined with pepper. This soup gets its creamy texture from coconut milk, but other nondairy milk can be used instead.

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Yields: 4 servings 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or coconut oil 1 leek, white part only, thinly sliced 3 cups cauliflower florets 1 garlic clove, peeled 1¼-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 1½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ¼ tsp ground cumin 3 cups vegetable broth 1 cup full-fat coconut milk ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro In a large pot, heat the oil over high heat.

Add the leek, and sauté until it just begins to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

Excerpted from the book The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners: A No-Stress Meal Plan with Easy Recipes to Heal the Immune System, by Dorothy Calimeris and Lulu Cook.

Lentil Stew Most stews take hours to cook, but this restorative dish, perfect for dinner or lunch, cooks up in a hurry. The plant-based recipe takes advantage of canned lentils and is loaded with nutritious, anti-inflammatory power foods.

Yields: 4 to 6 servings 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 8 Brussels sprouts, halved 1 large turnip, peeled, quartered and sliced 1 garlic clove, sliced 6 cups vegetable broth 1 (15-oz) can lentils, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over high heat.

Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.

Add the carrots, Brussels sprouts, turnip and garlic, and sauté for an additional 3 minutes.

Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add the lentils, corn, salt, pepper and parsley, and cook for an additional minute to heat the lentils and corn.

Total cooking time is about 15 minutes.

Serve hot.

Another tip: This soup is as versatile as it is simple. Feel free to use any kinds of beans or vegetables you have—it’s a great way to use up leftover vegetables at the end of the week. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for a week, or in the freezer for longer.

Nutritional information per serving (4 portions): calories: 240; total fat: 4g; total carbohydrates: 42g; sugar: 11g; fiber: 12g; protein: 10g; sodium: 870mg Excerpted from the book The Anti-Inflammatory Diet One-Pot Cookbook: 100 Easy All-in-One Meals, by Dorothy Calimeris and Ana Reisdorf.

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

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Allergen Sensitive Substitutes for Every Need

by Tiffany Hinton

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esearchers estimate that 32 million Americans have food allergies, including 5.6 million children under age 18. That relates to one in 13 children, or roughly two children in every Chicago classroom. It is easy to see the effects of the allergen-sensitive community as grocery stores are expanding their offerings of food that’s safe from the common allergens of milk, eggs, nuts and wheat.

However, many families feel lost at home when trying to cook for these special diets.

For families with allergies, understanding ingredient substitutions is key to enjoying cooking and continuing many family recipe traditions. But when it comes to substitutes in the kitchen, there are many schools of thought; some which work well and a few that do not.

When beginning to use substitutes, remember that cooking is a science, and baking is chemistry at its core. Just like in chemistry class at school, some substitutions will work out and some may just explode. Learning which substitutes will work best for a recipe will require a few experiments. It is important to keep in mind that the weight and density of ingredients can make a huge difference to each recipe, as well as the combination or balance of dry and wet ingredients. There may be some substitutions that can adjust the cooking time or require extra preparation steps for best results.

gluten-free flour will have multiple flours and starches listed in a recipe instead of just one flour to replicate the same texture and function as wheat. The most common wheat flour substitutes include white rice, brown rice, potato starch, sweet rice starch, corn starch, sweet potato flour, fava flour, arrowroot starch, tapioca starch and others.

When substituting for grain-free or paleo diets, the most common substitute is coconut flour. This is a difficult substitute and can require one-quarter cup more water and an extra egg in many cases. It also carries a distinctive coconut taste that may affect savory recipes.

Tree Nuts and Peanuts

Substituting for nuts, especially peanuts, is another common need and easier than some may think.

Sunflower spread is a common replacement for peanut butter, encouraged in many schools as a safer solution. This substitution is great for savory dishes like “peanut” sauces, salad dressings and dips, and many other uses, but unfortunately does not bake well, turning a green tone in the oven. Try using almond butter or cashew butter for a sweeter taste without the green tint. If a tree nut allergy exists, try substituting tahini and honey in baked goods for peanut butter.

Eggs

Gluten-free is a common dietary need both in the allergen and autoimmune disease communities. With substituting a gluten-free flour, there is no true one-toone replacement because the texture makes a difference, as well as the weight of the flour substitute. This is why many times, a

Eggs are the trickiest substitution to manage. The substitute will vary depending on the recipe. For custards and puddings, the best choice is agar-agar (also referred to simply as agar), a form of algae that can be found in the Asian foods section of most grocery stores. For baking, a store-bought egg replacer may be the easiest solution for

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a busy family. However, for a homemade approach, try ground flax with warm water.

Mix two teaspoons of ground flax with three tablespoons of warm water and let sit for five minutes. Other options for muffins and breads are chia seeds, bananas, apple sauce and the water from a can of chickpeas, known as aqua fava.

Sugars

Although not a common food allergy, sugar is on the avoidance list for many diets and health conditions, and is actually a bit easier to substitute. The idea is to keep it natural and avoid the chemically engineered sugar substitutes, especially for those trying to reduce processed sugar in their diet. Coconut sugar can be a replacement for brown sugar and cane sugar in many recipes. It also has fiber, which helps lower the glycemic load.

Ground date sugar is another great alternative and available for baking and cooking, as well. For jams and other cooked items, try using honey, maple syrup, agave or even soaked dates which have been puréed.

Caring for children with food allergies costs U.S. families nearly $25 billion annually. By understanding food substitutions and the needs of the allergen sensitive community, these annual costs can be lowered and families regain their kitchens again.

GF Mom Certified favorite gluten-free at home flour mix Yields: 2 cups Note: Make ahead and store in an airtight container.

1 cup white rice flour ½ cup brown rice flour ¼ cup potato starch ¼ cup tapioca starch Add 1 tsp xanthum gum if the dough is to be stretched or rolled out for cookies For making a cake, adding 1 tsp expander is very helpful to eliminate the crumbles Tiffany Hinton is a functional medicine certified health coach based in Chicago. Connect with her on social media by following @gfmomcertifed.

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and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.

Add the leek mixture to the broth and stir to combine. Add the chickpeas, corn, nori, and nutritional yeast and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.

Chickpea Noodle Soup for the Vegan Soul

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he ultimate cold-weather comfort food, this soup is guaranteed to leave you feeling satisfied. It packs a particular punch thanks to the addition of nori, a sea vegetable that is not only flavorful, but also a rich source of protein, iron and vitamin C. Yields: 4 servings 8 cups no-salt added vegetable or vegan chicken-style broth 1 Tbsp vegan butter 2 cups finely diced leeks (tender green parts only) 2 cups finely chopped celery (including leaves) 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ tsp crushed red chile flakes ½ tsp dried thyme 1 cup no-salt-added cooked or canned chickpeas, rinsed, drained and lightly mashed or chopped 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels 1 sheet nori, cut into thin, short strips 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes 4 oz rice noodles Salt Freshly ground black pepper Minced fresh parsley, for garnish Put the broth in a large soup pot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.

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Prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain the noo-dles in a colander and rinse with cold water. Add the noodles to the soup and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.

Recipe from Cookin’ Up A Storm, by Laura Dakin, courtesy of Book Publishing Co., 2015.

Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables with Herb-Almond Aioli This Mediterranean-inspired dish is made with eggplant, bell peppers, red onion, zucchini and artichoke hearts, which are all coated with olive oil and seasonings, and then oven roasted until fragrant and tender.

While this colorful blend of vegetables tastes delicious on its own, the flavor is further enhanced with a topping of herbalmond aioli.

Yields: 4 servings 1 eggplant (1 lb), cut into 1-inch cubes 1 orange or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch thick half-moons 1 large zucchini or yellow squash, cut in half lengthwise and sliced into 1-inch-thick half-moons 2 Tbsp minced garlic 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dried rosemary 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano or marjoram Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, cut in half, or 1 cup frozen artichoke heart pieces, thawed ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley, lightly packed 1 cup herb-almond aioli

Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Put the eggplant, orange bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, zucchini, garlic, oil, rosemary, basil and oregano in a large bowl and stir until the vegetables are evenly coated.

Transfer to the lined baking sheet and spread into a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper as desired. Bake for 25 minutes.

Herb-Almond Aioli ½ cup plain almond milk 2 Tbsp lemon juice or cider vinegar ¾ cup fresh herbs such as basil, cilantro, parsley or a combination, lightly packed 2 large cloves garlic ¼ tsp onion powder ¼ tsp sea salt ¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil Put the milk, lemon juice, fresh herbs, garlic, onion powder and salt in a blender and process for 1 minute. Scrape down the blender jar.

With the blender running, slowly add the oil through the opening in the lid and process for 1 minute. Transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using to allow the mixture to thicken slightly.

Recipe from Anti-Inflammatory Foods and Recipes, by Beverly Lynn Bennett, courtesy of Book Publishing Co., 2017.

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n the winter, we mostly eat fresh eggs from our hens and produce from our stored and preserved vegetables. There’s no greater luxury than enjoying a fresh, green salad harvested from the soils of our hoophouses alongside our winter meals. We like this combination of strata and salad as a savory brunch or dinner,” says Jen Miller, of Prairie Wind Family Farm, in Grayslake.

Gruyère and Winter Vegetable Strata Yields: 4 to 6 servings 8 large eggs 2 cups 2% milk 2 tsp salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 3 cups rustic bread, torn into 1-inch chunks 1 pound frozen produce (like a mixture of broccoli or asparagus), chopped into 1-inch pieces 4 oz gruyère cheese, grated 4 oz jack cheese, shredded 4 oz Parmesan cheese, shredded ½ tsp dried parsley Whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix cheeses and herbs in another bowl. Place half of bread stuffing in a large baking dish. Sprinkle with half of vegetables and half of cheese mixture.

Cover with half of egg mixture. Repeat with remaining bread, vegetables, cheese mixture and egg mixture. Cover and refrigerate for six hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 375° F. Bake for about 45 minutes or until brown and puffed.

Dressing: 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp local maple syrup 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp orange juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Combine the dressing ingredients in a mason jar. Screw on the lid tightly and shake until the oil and vinegar have combined evenly. Place pine nuts into skillet and slowly toast on low heat until fragrant.

Combine the arugula, spinach and fresh onion in a large bowl. Pour dressing on top and toss to coat. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Add toasted pine nuts and grated parmesan cheese for extra flavor.

Recipes courtesy of Jen Miller, of Prairie Wind Family Farm, which grows a wide variety of certified organic vegetables and Yields: 4 to 6 servings pasture-raised hens for eggs, and provides fresh fruit to CSA members, delivered to 3 cups organic salad mix, chopped if needed north and western suburban locations, and 3 cups arugula, chopped if needed area farmers’ markets. For more informaThere’s There’s more than enough food in America for every childmore than enoug ¼ cup red onion, sliced thin tion, a schedule of farm events and to sign who struggles with hunger. Help get kids the foodwho theystruggles with hung ½ cup pine nuts, toasted up for the 2020 harvest, visit PrairieWindneed by supporting Fee need by supporting Feeding America, the nationwide Parmesan cheese (optional) FamilyFarm.com. network of food banks. T network of food banks. Together, we can solve hunger™.

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Cortisol-Conscious Workouts

When Workouts Don’t Work

Why Less Is Sometimes More

by Marlaina Donato

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xercise is a proven If one of my clients is The key is to not component in stressed-out, sleepovertrain and to losing weight and deprived, overworked do just enough to preventing cardiovascular and doing intense adequately stimulate workouts but not seeing disease and diabetes, but not all exercise regimens weight-loss results, that’s the system. yield the same results for a signal that cortisol is ~Beth Shaw everyone, especially when potentially too high and daily stress is a factor. needs to be addressed.”

While workouts are often intended to Fat-burning, high-intensity interval reduce the body’s physiological response training (HIIT)—bursts of exercise with to mental and emotional stress, exercise minimal periods of rest in between—raises itself can serve as a physical stressor that levels of cortisol. These tend to decrease afexacerbates the problem. This delicate ter a workout, but can remain on overdrive balance revolves around the stress horif HIIT is not balanced with low-intensity mone cortisol. movement. Add jam-packed schedules to

While cortisol is needed to kickthe mix, and the side effects of chronically start metabolism and burn fat, too much elevated cortisol result not only in longer of it can increase the body’s fat stores. recovery time, but insomnia, fatigue, low Stephanie Mansour, host of Step It Up immunity and failure to lose weight, espeWith Steph, a weekly TV fitness program cially around the midsection—a phenomin Chicago, sees this correlation in her enon that has earned cortisol the nickname private practice for women. “Aggressive “the belly fat hormone”. workouts definitely perpetuate stress, and

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Mansour works with a naturopath that analyzes her clients’ cortisol and other hormone levels. “One of the first things we focus on is helping the body move into the parasympathetic nervous system and out of the fight-or-flight stress response. One way we do this is by shifting into more relaxed workouts—gentle yoga, beginners’ Pilates class, light cardio or light strength training.”

Fitness expert Beth Shaw chose a zealous approach in her own exercise regimen until high cortisol levels unraveled her health.

The founder of YogaFit, a yoga teacher training program headquartered in Toronto, she emphasizes moderation. “The key is to not overtrain and to do just enough to adequately stimulate the system.” She recommends 30-to 45-minute cardio sessions and no longer than 45 minutes for weights. “Endorphin release from these two types of exercises should offset any release in cortisol.”

When we exercise may be as important to achieving weight loss and enhancing overall energy as the type of workout we choose, a factor based on circadian rhythm—the body’s biological clock. There are some schools of thought that cortisol is higher in the morning, and therefore this is the best time to exercise, says Mansour, while others believe we should target the mid-afternoon slump. “I advise my clients to pick a time that simply feels good to them.”

Mixing It Up

Hopping on a bike, going for a brisk walk or catching the waves on a surfboard can provide a great low-intensity, steady-state (LISS) cardiovascular workout, which aims for a low level of exertion for a long, continuous period.

Repetitive motion for 30 to 45 minutes not only helps to balance cortisol levels, but according to a 2014 Australian study published in the Journal of Obesity, it evens out fat distribution in overweight individuals. LISS also nudges the body to use fat as fuel, rather than taking valuable glycogen from the muscles.

Yoga and Pilates classes, though distinctly different, offer valuable benefits. “If cortisol backlash is an issue, you definitely

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Aggressive workouts definitely perpetuate stress, and aren’t always necessary for weight loss. ~Stephanie Mansour want to work with someone who knows the anatomy and physiology of breathing,” says Tori Brown, owner of The Pilates Room & Antigravity Studio, in Ithaca, New York. “By learning proper breathing techniques, practitioners are able to downregulate the nervous system into a more parasympathetic state, which leads to better focus, lower heart rate, better digestion, more optimal cortisol levels and improved sleep patterns. All of this leads to more focused workouts that build muscle while creating less stress on the nervous system.”

Mansour suggests simple walking for stress-busting alternative cardio. “Brisk walking three times a week for 20 to 30 minutes is great to help reduce stress.”

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RAISING ENVIRONMENTALISTS Teachers Prep Kids for the Future

by Yvette C. Hammett

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ducators have switched from preaching to kids about environmental degradation to using hands-on lessons to get K-12 students not only interested in the world’s environmental priorities, but also actively participating in solutions, maybe even seeking out related careers.

“You hope students can translate passion into intellectual curiosity on these subjects and develop the expertise so they can go beyond being an activist to being an advocate,” says Kenneth Walz, Ph.D., who works on the Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Walz, who teaches chemistry, engineering and renewable energy at Madison Area Technical College, also serves as its director of the Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education.

While K-12 environmental education still has no specific niche in curriculum, according to a case study of The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, numerous groups and educators are working to ensure the next generation is prepared for the environmental challenges it will certainly face.

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Today’s educators believe hands-on learning will prepare Generation Z and those that follow to look for solutions and even seek active roles to implement them. Aaron Baker, a Sussex, New Jersey, advanced placement environmental science instructor and a two-time winner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 Presidential Innovation Award, says the key to getting through to the next generation is showing them a problem that’s close to home that they can touch and feel, and then relating it to a global issue.

“A major part of my philosophy for environmental education is to try to engage students in environmental issues in our own community,” Baker says. “We collaborate with the Wallkill River Watershed Management Group to restore riparian areas and increase biological diversity.”

The high school students have planted more than 750 trees in the last three years along the creek

that runs right below their school. “This type of hands-on work not only has a direct relationship to their lives here in Sussex County, but is also relevant to similar issues on a global scale.”

The 30-year-old National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) no longer sends speakers to schools. Instead, it encourages teachers to get the students outside working with partners like the National Park Service or the U.S. Forest Service to learn about real world problems near their homes, says Robert Sendrey, program director of environmental education.

Motivation and inspiration are key, he says. “We were created to help make the environment more accessible, relatable, relevant and more connected to the average American’s life.”

Rather than focusing on the negative aspects of climate change and the challenges ahead, NEEF promotes a healthy lifestyle and emphasizes the need for clean air and water. “We emphasize the well-being of people, which is directly related to the health of the environment,” Sendrey says.

Success starts with a change in attitude and awareness, and ultimately needs to culminate with action, he says. For example, NEEF teamed up with zoos and aquariums for the Skip the Straw campaign, educating the public about the environmental harm caused by single-use plastics.

The University of Wisconsin K-12 education program focuses on environmental impacts of the energy sector—especially on air and water quality.

“If you are burning coal to produce electricity, it creates all kinds of atmospheric pollution—acid rain and soot that causes respiratory illness,” says Walz. “If we

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A major part of my philosophy for environmental education is to try to engage students in environmental issues in our own community. ~Aaron Baker weren’t burning fossil fuels, urban smog wouldn’t even be a thing.”

The energy curriculum for students includes content on biofuels and electric transportation. “For them, it is more thinking about the types of transportation they use, whether they are driving, riding a bike or taking a bus.” They don’t get to choose what kind of fuel the bus runs on, but they can be educated to be good future consumers, he notes.

“I think they appreciate the issue,” Walz says of the students.

“Middle schoolers bring the passion. That sort of raw, emotional angst is something we left behind in our teenage years. Adults have been way too complacent for way too long.”

Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

We emphasize the well-being of people, which is directly related to the health of the environment. ~Robert Sendrey

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VOICES

Resolute

Desirably purposeful, determined and unwavering

by Isabella Dussias

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ith a new year, come new resolutions—new promises that we hope to keep but sometimes forget to abide by. Yet, when we stick to our resolutions it can make all the difference in the new year.

When I surveyed some of my high school friends on what kind of resolutions they would make in 2020, I got a plethora of responses. Some wanted to improve their eating habits and try to lead a healthier lifestyle. Others wanted to exercise more

and pay more attention to their physical health. Many shared that they wanted to focus on improving academically.

Why do we embrace this self-reflection in the new year? Who started this tradition? Was the past year really that bad?

Do teens feel that they need resolutions or a fresh start?

The answer is an overwhelming “yes” from my peers. I guess we are always striving for perfection, especially in a society where teens often feel judged. Maybe that’s partly

due to our own battle with self-confidence as we are emerging as adults. So, we make our resolutions to exercise more, eat healthier, be more organized, etc. You’ve heard them all.

The tricky part is how do we keep these resolutions? The answer is the “resolute” in “resolution”. The hard part is the follow through, the determination to be the best we can be, to be more confident, more assertive, more thoughtful, more kind, and maybe even more kind to ourselves.

So, my New Year’s resolution is to be more resolute—to actually carry out the things I have resolved to do, to be the best version of myself.

I wish you all a happy and healthy 2020!

Isabella Dussias is a 16-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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After my time outdoors, I feel grounded, renewed, energized and much more clearheaded than before I started. ~Laura Durenberger

GREEN THERAPY Ecopsychology and the Nature Cure

by Ronica A. O’Hara

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or clients of family therapist Christian Dymond, the path to wellness begins on his 10 acres of woods and meadows in Milton, Vermont, walking alongside him, sitting by a babbling brook, watching squirrels gather nuts or the sun slowly set, breathing in the piney air. “There is a sense of safety that comes from being in the forest,” Dymond says.

“Safety is necessary in order for the client to open up and share themselves with another human being.” Children, too, readily respond: “Getting a child outside into nature can bring life back into their eyes.

Every day I see this happen.”

The sweeping Santa Barbara beach is the office of clinical psychologist Maria Nazarian, Ph.D., as she accompanies clients on hour-long barefoot walks that might include a mindfulness exercise, goal-setting and meditation—all while watching waves foam, pelicans glide and sun-sparkles on the water. “When we feel connected to the world around us, we experience more joy and belonging, less depression and less anxiety, all of which increase our thinking, creativity, wellbeing and generosity,” she says.

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chology, which investigates the critical links between nature experiences and human well-being. In examining such matters as our neurological responses to nature, how climate change and weather disasters lead to anxiety and depression, how nature deprivation affects children, and why nature can produce transcendent awe, the field is reshaping the way that therapists and doctors help both adults and children heal.

Ecopsychology is a relatively new discipline. Little more than two decades ago, historian Theodore Roszak pointed out in Psychology Today that in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association, one of the most-diagnosed categories involved sex: “In mapping sexual dysfunction, therapists have been absolutely inspired… [but] the volume contains only one listing remotely connected to nature: seasonal affective disorder.”

Now, as the planet’s dire plight becomes a source of mounting concern, that professional neglect is rapidly changing.

The field of ecopsychology has produced more than 100 authoritative studies linking nature to not only physical, but mental health. Researchers have found that spending time in nature settings helps lower stress, anxiety and depression, boosts positive mood, improves re-

silience and immune response, increases life expectancy, decreases anger, reduces blood pressure, eases computer fatigue and enhances energy, concentration and cognitive functioning.

Recently, Danish researchers found that children raised in the least-green neighborhoods were 55 percent more likely to develop a serious mental illness than children that grew up in the greenest neighborhoods, regardless of social standing, affluence or parental mental illness.

A British study of nearly 20,000 people published in Scientific Reports concluded that spending at least two hours a week in nature, whether in brief breaks or long stretches, is an optimal amount of time to feel a sense of better health and well-being.

Putting these findings in motion, doctors, therapists, naturopaths, nurse practitioners and other health providers are increasingly suggesting and prescribing time in nature, especially for children. As of July 2018, there were 71 provider-based nature-prescription programs in 32 states, potentially involving hundreds of thousands of patients, according to a survey by the Institute at the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.

Ecopsychology research programs are opening at medical centers and universities, and ecotherapy classes are being added to academic degree programs for therapists. Major health insurers are financing pilot programs to measure timein-nature outcomes, and electronic health records are starting to include nature prescriptions, as well as pharmaceuticals.

Happily, it’s a therapy that can be selfprescribed. After Laura Durenberger, who blogs at ReduceReuseRenewBlog.com, gave birth to her son, she found symptoms of her generalized anxiety disorder at an alltime high, and ultimately linked it to rarely leaving her house. When she goes too long without being outside, she says, “My anxiety spikes. I am irritable. My energy is low.

I don’t feel motivated or creative.”

Now, even during the fierce Minneapolis winters, she is dedicated to spending half an hour a day in nature: “After my time outdoors, I feel grounded, renewed, energized and much more clearheaded than before I started.”

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There is a sense of safety that comes from being in the forest. Safety is necessary in order for the client to open up and share themselves with another human being. ~Christian Dymond

As ecotherapist Dymond puts it: “Nature is always there for people to heal themselves in.”

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How to Practice Personal Ecopsychology n Spend two hours or more each week outdoors in natural settings, in either short or long blocks of time. n Take a free online course to gain an in-depth understanding of ecopsychology at Tinyurl.com/IntroEcopsychology. n Read books like Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life, by Richard Louv, or The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, by Florence Williams. n Bring plants, flowers, seashells, pebbles and other reminders of nature into work and home settings. n Garden outdoors or keep a kitchen herb garden indoors. n Join a local birdwatching group. n Use nature scenes as wall art and screensavers. n Visit WalkWithADoc.org to join in a one-hour group walk with a local doctor. n Find more ideas at RunWildMyChild. com/incorporating-nature-into-daily-life.

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Curbing Climate Change IN THE NEW YEAR

by Sheryl DeVore

Climate change is the most urgent environmental concern of the 21st century, according to most scientists. Chicago sustainability leaders say individuals can make a difference by resolving in 2020 to reduce or eliminate the use of fossil fuels and support important legislation that promotes clean energy.

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ancy Tuchman, dean and founder of the Institute of Environmental Sustainability at Loyola University (luc.edu/sustainability), in Chicago, says, “We really have a 10-year window before Earth’s systems become so chaotic that we’ll be in a constant mode of emergency cleaning up after rains, wildfires and hurricanes. We have to mobilize and act, and we have to have the sense that the house is on fire. We’re going to have to be willing to expect a little bit of pain to help solve this problem.”

She explains, “The first thing we have to do is get off of fossil fuels, and there are lots of ways individuals can do that.” Choosing transportation wisely and changing how buildings are heated and cooled are two steps. People can make a conscious choice to ride their bicycle or walk whenever possible to do errands such as shopping and going to the library. Those who want to purchase a car in the new year could consider an electric or hybrid model and read the specs to see how many miles 44

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per gallon the vehicle gets.

When electricity is needed for vehicles, homes or businesses, it needs to be derived from sources other than fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas, which produce carbon dioxide when burned because that increases global warming, according to the National Resources Defense Council (nrdc.org). Tuchman says, “Wind and solar are two of the cleanest and most well-researched forms of clean energy.”

Go Solar

Tuchman, who lives in Highland Park, suggests individuals as well as businesses call their energy providers to learn ways to purchase cleaner energy. She has worked with her own electricity provider to find ways to have her energy come from solar and wind sources rather than fossil fuels. Such action can raise an electric bill for some, but she says it’s worth it. “We’re saying we don’t want a fossil fuel-based economy and we’re willing to pay more to jumpstart the renewable energy economy. That’s how we

move the needle, with our money and with our feet and with our votes. It’s all about action.”

Online research to find clean energy providers can help homeowners learn ways to use more renewable energy and how much it will cost. In 2020, many renewable energy technologies will be no more expensive than using fossil fuels, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (irena.org).

David Husemoller, sustainability manager for the College of Lake County (clcillinois.edu), in Grayslake, suggests businesses and homeowners go completely solar if possible. He notes options are available to homeowners that want to do so.

One involves paying a monthly fee toward having solar panels installed on rooftops.

“It’s like you’re buying electricity from your own rooftop,” Husemoller explains.

The Illinois Future Energy Jobs Act (FutureEnergyJobsAct.com), which was enacted on December 7, 2016, has among other things, provided rebates to those

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LEFT: Resolve to choose solar if possible to provide electricity.

These panels were installed by a high school in Grayslake.

RIGHT: Waukegan High School students recently staged a demand for action to curb climate change. that convert to solar. Husemoller suggests visiting the Illinois Solar Energy Association website (IllinoisSolar.org) to learn more about alternative fuels and find installers that can explain and offer consumer choices. “Seek more than one estimate,” he adds.

Avoid Plastics

Tuchman also recommends avoiding plastic, which is derived from oil. Our pens, cell phone, computer, storage bins—the list is endless—contain plastic parts. This year, vow to use items made with fewer plastic parts—and reuse items instead of tossing. We toss plastics into recycling bins, thinking they are recycled, but nearly 80 percent of it is accumulating in landfills or ending up in oceans and other habitats, according to a recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Science Advances.

The key is to stop using plastic whenever possible, Tuchman says, and that includes shoppers bringing reusable bags to stores.

In February 2017, the city of Chicago levied a seven-cent-per-bag tax for paper and plastic grocery bags to curb the use of plastic and raise money. A similar proposal for the state of Illinois has failed to get approved so far. Tuchman says it’s up to consumers to bring their own reusable bags when purchasing items and push for stores to stop providing plastic and paper bags.

Support Climate Change Legislation

Husemoller says creating the fastest and biggest changes requires pushing for the passage of important legislation such as the Clean Energy Jobs Act of Illinois (CitizensUtilityBoard.org/clean-energyjobs-act). It calls for Illinois to phase out coal use by 2030 and use 100 percent renewable energy by 2050 while providing more funding for non-fossil fuels such as solar power and wind turbines.

Other legislation to support includes the Path to 100 Act, which is designed to add more funding to provide for sufficient funding for solar and wind energy advances (HB 2966/SB 1781).

Climate change groups have been trying to pass the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act at the federal level. This bill imposes a fee on the carbon content of fuels, including crude oil, natural gas, coal or any other product derived from those fuels. The fees would be used to provide monetary dividends for citizens that use fewer of those products (Congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/housebill/763). The legislation is being championed by the Citizens Climate Lobby of Lake County (CitizensClimateLobby.org/chapters/IL_Lake_ County), one of many Citizens Climate Lobby chapters worldwide.

People can learn how to effectively target legislatures by joining any of a variety of local and national organizations and attending meetings or training on making a difference in betting legislation passed.

Doing something to curb climate change might be costly, but not doing anything has already been shown to be costly, according to Donald Wuebbles, the Harry E. Preble Professor of Atmospheric Science at the University of Illinois, and a former science adviser to the White House. He told participants at a recent climate conference

at the College of Lake County, “Severe weather events alone over the last 37 years have cost American people more than $1.1 trillion, and the number of those events that occur annually is increasing,” Wuebbles says.

Sheryl DeVore has written six books on science, health and nature.

She also writes nature, health and environment stories for national and regional publications.

Some Climate Change Groups to Follow in the New Year Climate change-focused nonprofits provide resources for ways to curb actions that promote global warming, the latest knowledge on the issue and ways to promote important legislation that promotes clean energy.

Subscribe to mailing lists, attend meetings and call members on the phone to learn more about ways to help.

These groups help educate people about what individuals can do to further legislation that will combat global climate change. Here are four to consider. n 350 Chicago (World.350.org/chicago) focuses on inspiring Chicagoans to work toward a future without fossil fuels. n Citizens Climate Lobby (CitzensClimateLobby.org), has chapters around the world, including 20 in the region encompassing Evanston, Naperville, Lake County, McHenry County, Northbrook and parts of the Chicago region, including the south side, west and north side.

Chapters provide monthly meetings, actions, conferences and climate advocate training. n The Climate Group (TheClimateGroup.org) is an international organization working with businesses, individuals and experts on reducing global warming. n Faith in Place (FaithInPlace.org) works with houses of worship in Illinois on issues such as climate change.

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Bill Moyers on Covering Climate Now

by Julie Marshall

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ill Moyers, an American icon of broadcast journalism, continues to inspire generations through his political commentary, documentaries and award-winning books, including the landmark 1988 PBS series Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth.

Beginning his career at 16 as a cub reporter in Marshall, Texas, he went on to earn more than 30 television Emmys, as well as prestigious career awards in film and television.

Moyers announced his retirement in 2017 at the age of 83. However, this past spring, the journalist spoke at a Columbia Journalism Review conference, calling upon the nation’s reporters and news outlets to join the Covering Climate Now project in order to push a cohesive message of science and truth—that it’s not too late for our planet and all of its inhabitants, but first we all need to grasp what’s at stake.

When did you first hear of global warming?

Early in 1965. I was a special assistant to President Lyndon Johnson, and famous oceanographer Roger Revelle was a member of the White House science advisory committee. The scientific community had largely believed that we didn’t have to worry about carbon dioxide because the oceans would quickly absorb any excess. Revelle blew that consensus apart with his discovery that it was instead rising into the atmosphere—which meant slowly, then more swiftly turning up the temperature of the planet, as if the Earth was now a vast furnace; warming oceans, melting Antarctica, rising seas.

What was your response?

A twinge of disbelief, a little shock. But this was no wild alarmist sitting at that table. Well, LBJ took science seriously. As president, he gave the green light for the first official report on the potential threat to humanity from rising CO2 levels. Go online to “Restoring the Quality of Our Environment—1965,” and read Appendix Y4—Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide. He told us to distribute the report widely. One year later, his energy and attention and our resources were diverted to the war in Vietnam.

What prompted your sense of urgency now in taking the media specifically to task for its general lack of coverage of the climate crisis?

Reality. The hottest temperatures on record, fueled by greenhouse gas emissions. Hurricanes of extraordinary force and frequency.

Floods, tornados, wildfires. Mass migration as a result of crop failures. A president who calls climate disruption a hoax. A cabinet and Congress protecting the profits of the fossil fuel industry. David Attenborough told the UN Climate Summit, in Poland, that we’re talking about “the collapse of our civilizations and the extinction of much of the natural world.” But our corporate media was more obsessed with the new “royal” baby born in Britain.

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What is the nature of the Covering Climate Now project?

Covering Climate Now is a big cooperative effort to tell the true story of what is happening and what we can do to change it—the story of fighting back against extinction, of coming to our senses. Our aim is to help beleaguered journalists and news organizations to abandon old habits, adopt best practices and overcome the usual obstacles—such as how to convince their own management to invest in better climate coverage and how to pay for it.

How crucial will the role of media be in influencing meaningful action on the most critical issue of our time?

Who else will sound the trumpet and be heard? We can take our readers, viewers and listeners to the ends of Earth, where oil palm growers and commodities companies are stripping away forests vital to carbon storage—and connect the dots. We can take them to the American Midwest, where this past spring’s crops brought despair and bankruptcy as farmers and their families were overwhelmed by floods—and connect the dots. And we can take them to Washington, D.C., and a government that scorns reality as fake news, denies the truths of nature and embraces a theocratic theology that welcomes catastrophe as a sign of the returning Messiah—and connect the dots.

What accounts for your own sense of urgency?

Photographs of my five grandchildren above my desk. Facts taped to the wall, like this one: The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change—an essentially conservative body—gives us 12 years to make the massive changes to drastically reduce global greenhouse gas emissions 45 percent below 2010 levels. And something Roger Revelle said many years ago that is lodged in my head: “Earth’s our home. Let’s not burn it up.”

Julie Marshall is a Colorado-based journalist and author. Connect at FlyingBurros@gmail.com.

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high distress when left alone n Incontinence: soiling the house after previously being house-trained

These troubles could also be indicative of a treatable condition, such as a urinary tract infection or an injury, so it’s essential to have the pet examined.

Caring for the Patient

WHEN OLDER PETS GET QUIRKY Dealing With Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

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s dogs and cats get older, they may slow down or have other physical issues. Some experience cognitive decline which resembles Alzheimer’s disease in humans. It presents differently in every pet and can include numerous symptoms that begin gradually, sometimes just seeming like quirky behavior instead of a disease.

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) can affect dogs or cats, and there is currently no known cause or prevention. Progress has been made on Alzheimer’s research in humans, with neurologists discovering that plaque buildup in the brain does not cause the disease: That is the immune system’s response to the disease. Necropsies on dogs with CDS have shown similar plaque buildup in the brain.

“Unfortunately, little research has been done regarding this condition, so we can only hope to use human studies to gather information that will help our affected pets,” says Dennis W. Thomas, DVM, a holistic veterinarian in Spokane, Washington, and author of Whole-Pet Healing: A Heart-to-Heart Guide to Connecting with and Caring for Your Animal Companion.

With no test available for CDS, pets are diagnosed by excluding medical and behavioral problems that can resemble having the ailment.

Signs to Watch For Issues that could point to CDS include: n Confusion or disorientation: standing in a corner, difficulty walking through doorways, walking in circles or trouble following familiar routes

n Decreased activity: sleeping excessively, seeming withdrawn, lack of grooming, loss of interest in toys, people or food n Restlessness, anxiety or compulsiveness: waking often at night, whining or yowling, new fears, pacing or constantly licking n Attention seeking: wanting to be near humans and showing 48

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While CDS will continue to alter brain and nerve function, there is some hope for pet lovers faced with the diagnosis in the early stages.

Thomas recommends a natural approach that includes diet modification, filtered water, vitamin and herbal supplements, and eliminating stress. Diffusing calming essential oils can be helpful for dogs (and humans), but is not recommended for cats.

Kathryn Sarpong, DVM, a veterinarian at Metro Paws Animal Hospital, in Dallas, also recommends dietary changes to her patients. “Recent studies have shown that medium-chain triglycerides may be helpful, and they are in some senior pet foods.

Supplementation of melatonin may help with sleep-wake cycles.”

Anxiety often becomes part of the animal’s new normal, but pet parents can help cats and dogs with this by keeping them as active as possible, introducing new toys and interacting. “Keep your dog’s mind active by providing games and opportunities for play. Daily walks provide not only exercise, but also mental stimulation,” says Lisa Lunghofer, Ph.D., executive director of The Grey Muzzle Organization, in Washington, D.C.

Pets with anxiety or pain may benefit from cannabidiol (CBD) products. Clarissa Valdes, a homemaker in Homestead, Florida, has a 15-year-old cat with CDS. Minini would wander around in the house, looking lost. Then, the all-night howling sessions began. “We started to worry that she was in pain,” says Valdes. However, a veterinarian diagnosed CDS. “The vet suggested medication, but I wanted to go in a natural direction,” says Valdes, who started Minini on CBD oil. The cat finally slept through the night. A month in, Minini is doing better overall.

With time, CDS patients may lose hearing or sight in addition to experiencing a progression of symptoms. “Make sure your home is predictable and safe,” says Lunghofer. Use gates to close off stairs or move furniture or other items that could be hazardous.

Prevention on the Horizon

Because inflammation caused by an inappropriate diet is the underlying problem of most chronic diseases in pets, Thomas believes that prevention for CDS is possible. “Feeding a noninflammatory, species-specific, balanced diet that is fresh and not heat-processed is critical,” he says.

In addition, he advises his patients get probiotics, digestive enzymes, omega-3s and antioxidant nutrients. Vaccinations, when necessary, should not contain heavy metal preservatives. “The goal is to keep the gut and immune systems healthy, avoid toxins that affect the nervous system and minimize environmental stress.”

Julie Peterson writes from her home in rural Wisconsin. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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TIDYING UP THAT BUCKET LIST Deciding What We Really Want

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any people have a bucket list of things they want to make sure they experience in this life.

Tidying up that bucket list when it no onger reflects a person’s values and deepest desires makes sense.

When reviewing our bucket list, we might feel inadequate or embarrassed because we haven’t accomplished what we thought we would. It’s okay if a goal is no longer as exciting as it once was. Guilt, frustration or embarrassment about what’s been lingering on a bucket list for years might be signs that it’s time to dream different dreams.

What’s on a bucket list might have been based on a need to prove ourselves to others. If we no longer feel the need to impress people or win their approval, we can move on to new goals. Maybe our family has always talked about traveling to the land of our ancestors as an important thing to do someday, but we don’t feel the same way. We might prefer to travel someplace where we can swim with dolphins or meet people from a completely different culture than our own. Releasing the weight of having a bucket list heavy with other people’s expectations can help us feel much lighter.

Maybe those bucket list items still spark some excitement, but it’s time to

change the form of the experience. A goal to write a novel might turn into a goal to write our life story and turn it into a book.

A goal to marry again might become a promise to ourselves to enjoy life with a new romantic partner, regardless of whether that leads to marriage someday.

As we go down our bucket list reviewing each item, we can acknowledge which goals still inspire us and which make us feel dispirited. Tidying up a bucket list written in the past can be a good exercise in becoming more conscious of what we want to experience and why—and what dreams we are ready to release—because we have new aspirations now. If we’re spending our time doing what gives us a sense of vitality, happiness and well-being and there is something we haven’t done that generates a feeling of joy and anticipation, it should go at the top of our bucket list—and we should find a way today to start making it happen.

Carl Greer, Ph.D., Psy.D., is a practicing clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst and shamanic practitioner. He teaches at the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago and is on staff at the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being, in Chicago. Learn more at CarlGreer.com.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 New Year’s Day Last day of Kwanza

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 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. Fruitful Yield, 135 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst. 630-530-1445. FruitfulYield.com.

Consciously Create Your New Year – 7-8:30pm.

Get clear on your aspirations for 2020, who you want be, what you want to manifest/do. Cocreate your tangible map for moving forward.

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

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 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. Fruitful Yield, 168 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg. 847-882-2999.

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. Fruitful Yield, 2141 W 75th St, Darien. 630-969-7614. FruitfulYield.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 Taste and Learn Workshop – 11am-12pm. Glutenfree, dairy-free and low-glycemic recipes that are easy enough to make at home. Featuring pumpkin cheesecake and chocolate mint cookies. With Sharyn Tondu. Free. Fruitful Yield, 366 W Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale. 630-894-2553. FruitfulYield.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 How to Develop and Maintain a Regular Meditation Practice – 4-7:30pm. Making genuine progress along the spiritual path requires ongoing practice; however many people struggle with making meditation a lasting, consistent habit. Learn how to start and make genuine progress along the spiritual path, as well as practical methods to develop a joyful, constant energy and inspiration that will make your meditation practice firm and long-lasting. With Gen Kelsang Zamling, a Kadmpa Buddhist monk. $20/ advance, $25/at door. Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Oak Park, 13 Harrison St, Oak Park.

MeditateInChicago.org.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 7

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. Fruitful Yield, 2378 Essington Rd, Joliet. 815-823-8240. FruitfulYield.com.

Beginning Zen Shiatsu – Tuesdays, Jan 7-Mar 10.

11am-2pm. 10-wk course. Learn how to give a basic 1-hr shiatsu treatment that you can share with friends and family. Course is a stand-alone offering; also the first 30 hrs of our complete shiatsu certification programs. $450 plus books. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130.

ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Chinese New Year 2020: The Year of the Metal Rat – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn how to make the best of the year of the hardworking energetic rat. Learn what to do to harmonize your animal sign with the rat and make this a successful, abundant year as we practice how to welcome the Gods of Wealth into your home.

Free gifts for all, raffles. $21. Equilibrium Energy, 850 S Wabash Ave, Chicago. RSVP: 312-786-1882.

TheFengShuiSchoolOfChicago.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. Fruitful Yield, 168 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg. 847-882-2999.

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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.

New Year, New You – 7-8:30pm. Clarify your deeper desires and intention, experience a way to release limiting beliefs and patterns, so you can bring new vitality and consciousness to your self-image, health, relationships and goals. Donation. Location TBD. Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362.

Meetup.com/Spiritual-Nourishment-Chicagoland.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 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. Fruitful Yield, 7230 W North Ave, Elmwood Park. 708-395-7880.

FruitfulYield.com.

How to Make Yourself Happy Through Meditation – 7:30-8:45pm. All welcome. Meditation makes it possible to become calm and strong even when life is busy and difficult. We can also use it to develop healthy mental habits, and ultimately awaken our full mental and spiritual potential. Join us for this special talk and guided meditation to enhance the quality of your mind and life this year. Ideal for both beginners and experienced students. With Gen Kelsang Zamling, a Kadmpa Buddhist monk. $12/ person; advance registration recommended. Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Oak Park, 13 Harrison St, Oak Park. MeditateInChicago.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 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. Fruitful Yield, 155 N Randall Rd, Batavia. FruitfulYield.com.

Illinois & Michigan Canal: Celebrating 35 years of America’s 1st National Heritage Area – 7pm. With Ana Koval, President & Chief Executive Officer Canal Corridor Association. Learn about the sites along the corridor and some of the reasons that make the canal one of America’s most essential national treasures. 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.

Beginning Zen Shiatsu – Thursdays, Jan 9-Mar 12.

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

ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 Women Wellness Professionals – 10-11:30am. 2nd Fri. Join us to network, share and support others in the healing profession. This informal group is a great way to meet referral partners, share business strategy, and support each other as we heal the world. Guided Path Psychological Services, 201 E Dundee Rd, Palatine. Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362.

Meetup.com/Spiritual-Nourishment-Chicagoland.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 Feng Shui Tips, Crystals, Stones, Meditation – 9:30am-12pm. Plus Year of the Rat information and a few surprises. It’s all about making your year sing with joy and beam with energy. We will also review the Welcoming the Gods of Wealth. $30. Double Tree Oak Brook, 1901 Spring Rd, Oak Brook. 630279-8870. TheFengShuiSchoolOfChicago.com.

CONEX (Conservation Expo) – 11am-4pm. A free, all-ages event to celebrate environmental awareness, human culture and sustainable living. Will have live animals, live music, food/craft vendors and a lifesized T-rex skull from the Field Museum. A.A. Stagg High School, 8015 W 111 St, Palos Hills. Facebook. com/events/437356473857168.

Grand Re-Opening of New Vitality MD – 1-4pm.

Will have refreshments, giveaways, meet the providers and learn about our new therapies. New Vitality MD, 20771 N Rand Rd, Ste I-2, Kildeer. 847-5859700. NewVitalityMD.com.

Chicago IANDS – 2-5pm. Support/study/resource forum for near-death, out-of-body and spiritual experiences, losses. Guest speaker: Chris Fleming, 3 NDEs, astral traveler, TV paranormal documentaries, spiritual consultant & medium, psychic investigator, spirit artist and star of Psychic Kids TV show. $20 donation. Evanston Hospital, Frank Auditorium, 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston. 847-251-5758.

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The environment can also produce irritation and inflammation. Everyday, airborne toxins — perfumes, cleaning products, smoke, automotive exhaust, indoor dust, and springtime pollen— find their way into our bloodstream (in less than 20 seconds!) and cause digestive organs to work overtime. A runny nose, itchy eyes, and red and blotchy skin often result in a trip to the allergist, when a digestive imbalance may be contributing.

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Sacral Chakra Crystal Meditation & Sound Journey – 7-9pm. Clearing this chakra can create a sense of openness to your creativity, sexuality, fertility... the expression of who we are, the enjoyment of who we are... even the creation of life itself. Each participant will use an Orange Calcite sacral chakra crystal. Be guided through a Sacral Chakra-Clearing Meditation leading into a unique Sound Journey. $40/day of, $33/advance. Soul Energy, 3323 N Pulaski, Chicago.

773-609-3466. SoulEnergyWeb.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 White Stone Ceremony – 9 & 11am. Led by Lynn Barrette, Licensed Unity Teacher. Each person will be given a white stone to signify their freedom. Will then each experience a meditation that will lead us into receiving a word or phrase symbolizing a new start for our new year. Free-will offering. Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines.

Info: 847-297-0997 or UnityNorthwest.org.

Faith in Place Winter Farmers’ Market – 10am2pm. Market offers meat, eggs, honey, salsa, jam, bread, pastries, tea, seasonally available produce and more. First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge, 418 Touhy Ave, Park Ridge. FaithInPlace.org.

Nutrition for Boosting the Immune System – 1:303pm. Stay healthy during the winter months ahead.

This informational workshop will offer: Toxin reducing methods; energy enhancing methods; healthy digestion methods; food combinations for immune building; herbal supplement assistance; spicing. $25.

Mindful Movements, 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn.

630-469-2911. Mindful-Movements.net.

Empowering the Chinese New Year – 1:304:30pm. Learn how to energize your Year of the hardworking metal Rat with individual information coordinated to your zodiac animal. Also learn how to energize the 3 areas of command, and how to welcome the Gods of Wealth into your home. Enjoy a representation of the foods served during the new year. Free gifts for all, raffles, as well as crystals & stones for purchase. $60. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828.

InfinityFoundation.org.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 Malcolm Smith Healer – Jan 14-16. By appt only. $90/session. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. For appt, Julie: 847-299-6535 or AREChicagoCenter@gmail. com. HolisticCenterChicago.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. Fruitful Yield, 360 Randall Rd, South Elgin. 847-888-0100. FruitfulYield.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 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.

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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. Fruitful Yield, 366 W Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale. 630-894-2553.

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. Fruitful Yield, 135 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst. 630-530-1445.

FruitfulYield.com.

Spider Watching at Midewin – 7pm. With Frank Pascoe, DA, Professor of Biology University of St. Francis. Did you know that spiders are the dominant invertebrate predators on the prairie? Using the “Spider Watching at Midewin” brochure as a guide, Pascoe will present information about spider biology, courtship, ecology and more. 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.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 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. Fruitful Yield, located in the Caputos Grocery Store, 520 E North Ave, Carol Stream. FruitfulYield.com.

Health Lifestyle Vendor Show – 6:30pm. Shop, learn and try. A great opportunity to see the facility, ask questions and meet new awesome like-minded people. Free give aways to all that register and attend. ZYIA Active, CryBaby CBD Hemp Oil for Humans and Pets, Hometown Health and Wellness, Dulce Mobile Massage.

Free. Get Fit EGV, located within ISO Fitness, 1622 E Algonquin Rd, Unit D1, Schaumburg. 773-819-7459.

RSVP: Facebook.com/events/956662411356704.

More info: GetFitEGV.com.

Meditation Group: Peace to All Beings – 6:307:30pm. A unique meditation group that incorporates the powerful healing energies of color, light and sound with a guided meditation. Chairs provided; if you prefer to use a yoga mat or cushion, please one. Calandra Center for Health and Wellness, 47 W Polk St, Ste M-5, Chicago. 312-796-3965. CalandraAcupuncture.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 Facebook Live Event: Healthy Detoxing – 7pm.

Dr. Kalli Prater will share healthy ways to approach detoxing and how to support our bodies’ natural detoxification process. She’ll also debunk some myths regarding detoxing protocols.

Facebook.com/thefruitfulyield. FruitfulYield.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 Using Tuning Forks for Self-Care – 9am-4:30pm.

The use and application of tuning forks is a unique, energy-based approach to wellness that is rooted in Oriental medicine, Taoist philosophy and depth psychology. Learn about sound healing properties and the application of Acutonics tuning forks.

CEUs available. $110. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828.

InfinityFoundation.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 World Religion Day

Faith in Place Winter Farmers’ Market – 10am2pm. Market offers meat, eggs, honey, salsa, jam, bread, pastries, tea, seasonally available produce and more. First Church of Lombard, 220 S Main St, Lombard. 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.

Gong Bath Meditation – 1-2:30pm. The sound of the gong creates deep relaxation, freeing you from the flood of thoughts your mind releases and stimulates the glandular system to a higher level of functioning. Allow your entire body to relax and let the sound of the gong penetrate the body and guide the mind, reducing tension, releasing blocks and stimulating circulation. $25/advance, $30/at door.

Yin Yang Pilates & Yoga, 111 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich. 847-719-1800. YinYangPilates.com.

Exploring Your Life Mission – 2-3:30pm. Why am I here? What am I here to do? Who am I here to become? If these questions are relevant you, join us for the continuing Life Mission Sessions. Each session is custom created for, and with, those in attendance.

Donation. Inner Balance, 350 Pfingsten Rd, Ste 107, Northbrook. Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362. Meetup. com/Spiritual-Nourishment-Chicagoland.

Kirtan: Meditation and Mantra – 7-8:30pm.

With Ellen Radha Katz and The Bhakti Caravan Band. Join in a blend of tribal, traditional and lyrical musical styles in this community kirtan filled with joyful chanting. Feel free to bring a small percussion instrument. Neither experience in singing nor kirtan necessary. $15. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828.

InfinityFoundation.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 20

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Fun, Fit, Food – 10:30am-12pm. Through games, yoga poses, and making a yummy lunch, your child(ren) will gain life skills to create joyful and healthy habits for emotional well-being and physical fitness. Drop off your K-5 child for hands-on activities designed to bring happiness. $30. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park.

847-831-8828. InfinityFoundation.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 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, NeuroLinguistic 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.

Sound healing included simultaneously. $20. Soul Energy, 3323 N Pulaski, Chicago. 773-609-3466.

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Copper in new device stops cold and flu

had colds going round and round, but not me.”

Some users say it also helps with sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a 2-day sinus headache. When her CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared,

by Doug Cornell no more headache, no more congestion.”

Some users say copper stops nighttime stuffiness if used just before cientists recently discovered bed. One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had time. He hasn’t had a single cold for 7 a way to kill viruses and in years.” years since. bacteria.

Copper can also stop flu if used early He asked relatives and friends to try Now thousands of people are using it it. They said it worked for them, too, so and for several days. Lab technicians to stop colds and flu. placed 25 million live flu viruses on a he patented CopperZap™ and put it on Colds start CopperZap. No viruses were found alive the market. when cold viruses soon after.

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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. Fruitful Yield, 1124 Douglas Ave, Oswego. 630-554-3304. FruitfulYield.com.

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. Fruitful Yield, 360 Randall Rd, South Elgin. 847-888-0100. 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. Fruitful Yield, 2378 Essington Rd, Joliet. 815-823-8240.

FruitfulYield.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 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. Fruitful Yield, 425 N La Grange Rd, La Grange Park. 708-788-9103.

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: 262-745-8362. Meetup.com/InnerBalance-Meditation.

Solar Plexus Chakra Crystal Meditation & Sound Journey – 7-9pm. The Solar Plexus Chakra is our power center. It involves our ego, power, will, desires, action. Clearing this chakra can create a sense of personal power and action without the struggle of control. Each participant will use a Yellow Calcite solar plexus chakra crystal. Be guided through a Solar Plexus Chakra-Clearing Meditation leading into a unique Sound Journey. $40/day of, $33/advance. Soul Energy, 3323 N Pulaski, Chicago. 773-609-3466. SoulEnergyWeb.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24

Disgonah – Moon of Great Long Night

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 Lunar New Year

Shoden Reiki Level 1 – Jan 25-26. 9am-5pm.

Reiki is not just a powerful healing modality, it is a way of being. Whether you are completely new to reiki, or already certified in other reiki styles, Shoden Japanese reiki helps you on a path to selfdiscovery. Open to all. Calandra Center for Health and Wellness, 47 W Polk St, Ste M-5, Chicago.

312-796-3965. CalandraAcupuncture.com.

Reiki Level 1 Certification – 9am-6pm. Be introduced to the practice and energy of reiki, its definition, history and principles. Each student will practice giving reiki and receive a certificate upon completion, along with a comprehensive Reiki book and a Soul Energy Reiki 1 manual. $150. Soul Energy, 3323 N Pulaski, Chicago. Pre-registration required by Jan 24: 773-609-3466 or SoulEnergyWeb.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 Faith in Place Winter Farmers’ Market – 9am1pm. Market offers meat, eggs, honey, salsa, jam, bread, pastries, tea, seasonally available produce and more. St Mark’s Episcopal Church, 393 N Main St, Glen Ellyn. FaithInPlace.org.

Happy New Year Wild Child Circle – 11am-12:30pm. Cultivate a shared experience between mother (female caregiver) and daughter to nurture bonding and connection while deepening your relationship. Per mother-daughter pair: $30/1 circle, $75/3 circles.

The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville. 630-477-9910. Pre-registration required: TheResiliencyInstitute.net.

CBD Oil Healing: Fact or Fraud – 1-4pm. With Dr. Leon Kolodziej, Master Herbalist. Everything you wanted to know about CBD oil. Dr. K begins the new year with a lecture on the facts and misconceptions of using CBD oil for healing. Learn what is the best CBD oil to take, how much and in what dosages. $10 admission fee which can be exchanged for food and drink. The Art Gallery Kafe, 127 Front St, Wood Dale. 773-589-9996.

NaturesHealingRemedies.com.

Wild Woman Project Circle – 2-4:30pm. Participate in a gathering of women where the focus is on taking time to support yourself and being supported by other women. The Wild Woman Project is a worldwide movement of circles, spiritual gatherings, during the new moon. $25/circle, $65/3 circles.

The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville. 630-477-9910. Pre-registration required: TheResiliencyInstitute.net.

Desire Lines: Daring to Follow Trickster Coyotes and Rambling Bison – 7pm. Dr. Gavin Van Horn, author, Director Cultures of Conservation at the Center for Humans and Nature, will share readings and reflections from his recent book, The Way of Coyote: Shared Journeys in the Urban Wilds. Will discuss how wildlife can further connect us to the importance of re-storying Chicagoland, from our backyards to the bioregion. 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, JANUARY 30 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. Fruitful Yield, 168 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg. 847-882-2999. FruitfulYield.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31

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Cabo Breath Fest – Feb 1-21. The Cabo Breath Fest will offer many life-changing and self-empowering workshops, plus other activities in San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The event includes 81 life-changing workshops with 40 international trainers. Tickets: $100 for any or all workshops. Info/tickets/accommodations: CaboBreathFest.com or on Facebook.

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. Fruitful Yield, 7230 W North Ave, Elmwood Park. 708-395-7880.

FruitfulYield.com.

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.

MONDAY, JANUARY 27

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Christian Science Lecture – 1-2pm. “Love Without Limit, Life Without Fear” with Fujiko Signs. Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave, Glenview. CSMetroChicago.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 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 # 201-753 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.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 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.

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.

Inspired Living Expo – 10am-5pm. 60+ exhibitors, music, food and speakers. Includes a variety of holistic practitioners, organic and natural products and services. Also, special sessions, readings, screenings, counseling, samplings, jewelry, crafts and more. $10/at door; $8/prepaid through Eventbrite. Countryside Banquet & Conference Center, 28874 Rte 120, Lakemoor. AllThingsWellnessExpo.com/inspired-living-expo-2020.

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.

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.

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 Body Mind Spirit Expo – 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.

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Ancient Mysteries and Their Value to You Today – 9am-4pm. With John Van Auken, guest presenter from A.R.E. Virginia Beach. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. Register: WisconsinAreAffiliates.regfox. com/ancient-mysteries-with-john-van-auken.

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.

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.

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.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES YOUR LISTING CAN BE HERE – Visit Submit.

NAChicago.com/CHI/Magazine-Classifieds.

HELP WANTED ARE YOU HIRING? – Find your next team member. Call 847-858-3697 or submit online at Submit.

NAChicago.com/CHI/Magazine-Classifieds.

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.

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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.

Edible Wild Plants Certificate Course Registration – Course begins Feb 22, 2020. Registration now open. Meets 1 Sat/mo for 10 mos.

Learn about 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.

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.

Remote CyberScan Special – Thru Jan. Get $25 off an initial CyberScan. The technology addresses many chronic health conditions. The patient can send in a sample of saliva or hair from the convenience of home and the card is shipped to their house. Kintsugi Wellness, 1263 S Highland Ave, Ste 1A, Lombard. 630-412-1852. KintsugiWellness.com.

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 glutenfree 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.

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Facial Acupuncture Special – The reportedly safer alternative to surgery or Botox. This cosmetic treatment is an extension of traditional acupuncture. It’s said to naturally help make the skin look younger, smoother, and all-around healthier. And unlike injection procedures, Mei Zen facial acupuncture addresses not only signs of aging, but also the skin’s overall health. Try it for $120. Nirvana Naturopathics, 707 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 100, Deerfield. 847-715-9044.

NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

Light School – 9-10:15am. Weekly gathering with Heather Faun Basl on various spiritual topics and subjects. Have tea with Heather and expand your soul. 675 Station Blvd, Aurora. Topics & info: HeatherFaunBasl.com.

Beginning Mat Pilates – 10-11am. Amanda Kantor, Certified Pilates Instructor, leads a beginninglevel mat Pilates exercise class. Limited enrollment. $100/4 wks. re:fit, 901 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. For more info & appt: 847-657-0881. ReFitInc.com.

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 Oriental Medicine, 65 E Wacker Pl, 17th Fl, Chicago. 773-477-4822.

CBD/CBG Oil Benefits Introduction – 7pm.

Learn what all the buzz is about with CBD oil.

Hear about the new science and research on the benefits of phytocannabinoids and why CBD oil may be the missing link in your health journey. We will introduce you to a professional-grade broad spectrum phytocannabindiol hemp oil that doesn’t require a medical card. Free. 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.

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WEDNESDAY Prayer Meeting – Time varies depending on location. Informal weekly gatherings with inspirational readings, song, prayer and time to share healings & inspiration. Meetings held at more than 24 locations of Churches of Christ, Scientist in the metro Chicago region. Locations: CSMetroChicago.org.

A Glimpse of Native Ecology – Thru Jan 11. 11am6pm, Wed-Sat; excluding holidays. Native Illinois prairie plants on loan from the USDA Forest Service Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, in Wilmington, on exhibit as Unraveling Modern Living, by Mexico City-based Tatiana Bilbao Estudio, part of the 2019 Chicago Architecture Biennial at the historic Madlener House. 4 W Burton Pl, Chicago. 312-787-4071.

Info@GrahamFoundation.org.

Community-Style Acupuncture Clinic – 5-7:45pm. By Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Interns. First come, first serve. $10/treatment; $5/ vets. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, 65 E Wacker Pl, 21st Fl, Chicago. 773-477-4822.

Let’s Talk 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 selfcontained 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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. See ad on page 15.

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 CALANDRA CENTER FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS

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 15.

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.

WHOLE BODY KINETICS

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

Brendan Gibbs, Certified Rolfer®, PMA®-CPT, LMT, PTA 5301 Clark St, Fl 2, Chicago 60640 773-963-2358 WholeBodyKinetics.com

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.

Structural Integration-Rolfing®, Pilates and Movement Education help to realign and balance body in space and in movement. Improve postural and movement patterns to move freely, stand taller and straighter, reduce pain, injury rehabilitation, have more energy and feel younger.

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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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ZERO BALANCING WELLNESS CENTER

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

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

The research is overwhelming on the benefits of using phytocannabinoids from hemp. As a certified holistic health advisor, let me help answer your questions and see if hemp oil extract is right for you. Over thousands of studies support the therapeutic benefits of phytocannabinoid diols for over 250 health conditions. I offer the world’s best, one-of-akind hemp extract that has the power of intravenous therapy within a convenient oral, liposomal delivery system. Visit our website or attend a local presentation to learn more about this new science. Get involved with this revolution in health. We are looking for professionals and influencers to work with contact me for more info. See ad on page 17.

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

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.

COACHING & COUNSELING SUSAN CURRY

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

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ONE MIND AND BODY CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

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

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 13.

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 51.

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.

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.

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

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

Call 847-858-3697 to join us next month

Outside the Pill Box, Ltd Evanston 60201 847-644-8540 DrMarny@OutsideThePillBox.com OutsideThePillBox.com Tired of feeling like crap? Looking for real solutions instead of pharmaceutical disease management? Dr. Marny helps adults and children reverse most mystery symptoms and chronic health problems. The key is identifying the root causes through testing (not guessing) and treating them with a personalized health plan and VIP support.

Are you ready to feel great and get back to doing what really matters to you? Take our free online Health Assessment to get started.

GYMS & FITNESS FACILITIES GET FIT EGV

Rowena Dziubla, Owner 773-819-7459 CoachRo@GetFitEGV.com Facebook | Instagram RX your workout at GET FIT EGV located at 1622 E. Algonquin Rd, just west of Moretti’s Schaumburg in the Park Place Shopping Center.

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.

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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.

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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 27.

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.

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).

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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.

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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.

HYPNOTHERAPY DR. FUNDA KAHN, CHI

Inner Child Connection Ltd 847-971-1221 FundaKahn@gmail.com InnerChildConnection.com Having unique training and experience, Dr. Funda Kahn offers myriad techniques customized for individuals and groups to create peace and harmony in their lives. Trained as an oral surgeon, she committed her life to healing souls. Teaching hypnosis, self-hypnosis, EFT, and “inner child connection” are only the beginning of what she can provide. “Feelings buried alive never die.” – Karol Truman. See ad on page 21.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 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 31.

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 31.

INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY ELLEN KATZ, MS, LMFT

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

INTUITIVE CONSULTATION 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

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.

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.

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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. Integrated Energy Therapy Certification Training, Jan. 11. Using Tuning Fork for Self-Care, Jan. 18. Call or email for a free course guide. CEUs available for 14 professionals.

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

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

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. See ads on page 39 and at NAChicago.com.

REFLEXOLOGY 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.

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

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.

SOUND HEALING SOUL ENERGY

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.

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

Associate Professor, Rush University Med. School Antalee Wellness 1836 Glenview Rd, 2nd Fl, Glenview 60025 847-486-1130 • AntaleeHolistic.com 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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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 9.

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