July 2020 Natural Awakenings Chicago Magazine

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HEALTHY

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BEYOND FACTORY FARMS

Healthier Options For a Better Future

Gutsy Choices

Eat Right for a Healthy Microbiome Creative Ways to Cook & Grill Exercises for Better Balance How to Grow an Eco-Friendly Lawn Butterflies in Our Backyards

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20 CHOOSING COMPASSION

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22 REDUCE FEELINGS OF OVERWHELM

with Mindfulness Meditation

24 GUT TALK

Tips for a Healthy Microbiome

26 HOLISTIC SUPPORT for Optimal Gut Health

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We encourage and promote healthy living, and support the professionals and businesses that make it possible.

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28 BEYOND FACTORY FARMS

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32 OUTDOOR FEASTS

Inspired Picnics and Healthy Grills

36 BALANCING ACT Exercises for Strength and Stability Installs Directly on Stairwell Up to 60 Trips per Charge Narrow Profile Safety Sensors

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37 TIPS FOR OPTIMIZING

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Why Organic Lawns Make Eco-Sense

40 SAFELY MANAGE INSECT PESTS in the Garden

42 ENJOY BEAUTIFUL

BUTTERFLIES IN OUR OWN BACKYARDS

44 EARTH-FRIENDLY PETS Our Animals Can Go Green, Too

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wareness. An evolution. A change—no matter how we may describe it, it seems like we are hopefully planted on the path to a major shift in consciousness as people around the world are focusing on racial, social, economic, food, healthcare, technological and environmental injustices and divides. While 2020 hasn’t been the year that many envisioned last December 31, it is a year that may be looked upon by future generations as a catalyst for some of the biggest shifts to equity, sustainability, wellness and balance our modern world has ever known.

Simply stated, our current approach is not sustainable or equitable for all people and the other beings and systems with which we share this Earth. The results are all around us, and Peggy Malecki now magnified as we’ve all been connected by the global pandemic that’s shining a light on the issues that challenge us. It’s our time and opportunity to embrace these difficult times, to go beyond our comfort zones and educate ourselves about the issues that face us and the topics we may have looked beyond until this point; and then to take consistent actions to support and make positive changes. The opportunities to get involved are everywhere. The conversations to start are endless. Start small. Or go big.

This month, we take a look at industrial “factory” farming and its effects on local communities and natural environments across the country. Many large-scale industrial farms (CAFOs) are located in rural areas, and they are pretty much invisible to most urban/suburban dwellers (other than through the supermarket and restaurant menus). Yet to those living in small towns, rural farms and tribal lands adjacent to these facilities, it’s often a different matter. On a related note, the effect of the pandemic on seasonal farm workers and others in agricultural support industries is also concerning in many ways.

Yes, it is finally SUMMER, even if we’re sticking close to home this year, and we’re happy to include many inspiring recipes for simple yet flavorful dishes for outdoor grilling, quick, plant-based lunches and backyard staycations. We’ve also got some great tips from gardening expert Melinda Meyers for using natural, safe methods to keep pests away from our veggie and flower gardens. You’ll find some great ideas for lawncare that’s safe for people, pets and the critters that share our yards. Speaking of critters, peruse Sheryl Devore’s monthly Natural Chicago article, where she introduces us to the beautiful butterflies that are commonly seen across our area.

It’s been a difficult and stressful year, and we’re grateful to our contributing authors for their ongoing encouragement and insights to help us get through with meditation, wellness, self-care tips, recipes and more. We hope you enjoy and learn from their articles, and we encourage you to share your paper copies of this magazine with friends, as well as the digital versions of these articles as featured on NAChicago.com across your social media accounts.

Stay well, friends. Be sure to step outside every day, take awe in nature’s beauty as the summer unfolds and learn something new. Grasp this opportunity to make a difference. In the words of John Lennon, “Imagine …” and then take daily action to make positive, lasting change happen in our world.

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Infinity Foundation Presents Fraser and Renard on Zoom

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color intuitive who has interpreted the meaning of people’s auras for more than 22 years, Dougall Fraser, Hay House author of Your Life in Color: Empowering Your Soul with the Energy of Color, will conduct a two-day interactive journey into the world of color energy from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., July 11 and 12, on Zoom.

Participants will learn about the meaning of colors and how to use them to increase confidence and leadership abilities, improve relationships and emotional balance, heighten intuition and awaken to this secret language to be used for positive benefits.

Bestselling author Gary Renard will present a two-day workshop from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., August 8 and 9, on Zoom, sharing teachings that strengthen the spiritual and divine connection with forgiveness, gratitude and love.

Participants will discover how the attitude of gratitude is fun and essential to progressing rapidly on a spiritual path.

Renard will give examples of how his own attitude changed his life and how it can change others.

Cost is $295 for each. Continuing education credits are available. For more information and registration, visit InfinityFoundation.org. A Zoom link will be emailed after registration to participate. See ad in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

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iana and Richard Daffner have been leading Intimacy Retreats for 23 years in places like Siesta Key, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Jamaica.

Responding to our new, socially distant world, they have successfully taken their retreats online. Virtual weekends will be held July 17 through 19, August 7 through 9 and September 11 through 13, starting at 6:30 p.m. EST on each Friday until Sunday evening, so that couples can attend in different time zones.

The group sessions are live and experiential, and screen time is spread out over the weekend. Between sessions, couples are given “home-play” assignments to enjoy in private that reinforce and personalize the workshop’s teachings, providing life and loving skills that will be with them forever.

The Daffners’ easy, meaningful and fun practices are Diana and Richard Daffner drawn from tantra, mindfulness studies and relationship trainings in communication, movement and touch. Married since 1985, they are co-authors of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples: How to Deepen Your Passion in Just Ten Minutes a Day. Both Diana and Richard are certified sexologists, and Diana holds a master’s degree in counseling.

For more information or to register, call 941-349-6804. See ad on page 45.

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Astrology and Soul’s Choice of Incarnation

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dgar Cayce, the “sleeping prophet”, thought that astrology provides a window to the inner workings of spiritual consciousness. The Edgar Cayce Center will host Lin Ewing in an online workshop, Reading The Houses In Reverse: The Soul’s Process Of Choosing Its Next Incarnation, from 2 to 5 p.m., July 25. Students will bring their own natal chart or supply month, day, year and exact time of birth as well as the city, state and Lin Ewing country.

Ewing explains that looking at houses in reverse is not a substitute for reading the houses in the direction of one through 12, but helps participants understand the soul’s karmic and reincarnation issues.

Ewing is an astrologer, Akashic Record reader located in Evanston, Illinois, and founder of Astrological Details. She has been doing astrological readings and studies for most of her life and offers astrology classes for beginners through professional astrologers.

Cost is $55/$45 if registered before July 18. Register online at Edgar-Cayce-Holistic-Center.square.site. There will be space for six people with masks at 259 E. Central Rd., Des Plaines; call 847-299-6535 after registering. See ad on page 21, in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

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he Trinity Health Freedom Expo on October 24 and 25 at the Tinley Park Convention Center will showcase the resources to help navigate changes to our healthcare and to learn new ways to protect our health. Health experts, innovative natural products and services, and healthcare legislation are all part of the experience. With 45 presenters and more than 100 exhibitors, notable speakers include Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, Dr. Todd Frisch, Erin Elizabeth and Robert Scott Bell.

Two interactive panels will provide multiple viewpoints on the most significant topics in natural health. The exhibit hall is open before, during and after speaker presentations so attendees have the opportunity to fully participate. Radio host George Noory will speak at a private reception on Saturday evening.

Admission is $30 for one day or $50 for the entire weekend. The George Noory reception is an additional $50. To register, call 1-888658-3976 or visit TrinityHealthFreedomExpo.com. For a limited time, exhibitor booths are available for $695. After July 31, exhibitor booths are $795. See ad on this page.

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Owner Mary Veltri says, “In many aspects of daily life, people are not well supported by their diets and supplemental nutrients that they take. It is often difficult to know which choices to make or path to follow when making decisions to optimize your nutritional intake.”

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strong and responsive immune system is the key to feeling active and resilient. Natural Remedee Health Solutions now offers SHIELD, an immune-supporting hemp extract from PrimeMyBody, crafted with a potent blend of balancing hemp cannabigerol (CBG) and 18 naturally protective botanicals such as reishi, elderberry, Chinese skullcap, oregano, garlic and echinacea. It helps maintain daily immune health and effectively strengthens the body’s ultimate line of defense.

SHIELD is an unparalleled, daily, immune support hemp extract unlike any other product on the market, offering full-body immune support with the added benefit of protecting your respiratory health. It has been carefully crafted and reviewed with approval by professional herbalists with expertise in traditional therapeutics and phytochemistry.

The herbs in the SHIELD, high-performance immune-support supplement have an excellent safety profile and can be used with confidence as suggested, says Dee Bayro of Natural Remedee.

For more information or to purchase the product, call 630309-3409 or visit NaturalRemedee.com. See ads on pages 9 and 25, in the Community Resource Guide and the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

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ssentially Pure Cosmetic & Family Dentistry (formerly Gaiamed Dental Spa) has settled in their new office, developed with aspects of several areas of healing in mind, at 1535 Lake Cook Road, Suite 108, in Northbrook.

Dr. Andie Pearson says, “We wanted to have a space that addressed the soul/mind, safety and ability to provide the best, most advanced service possible. The space was rebuilt from the cement up, making sure there was not mold or toxic building materials. The LEED guidelines were our road map to make the office safe for humans and the environment. With the emergence of COVID-19, we stepped up our effort to protect the patients and staff by going above and beyond what was suggested or required."

“Now is the time to take care of overdue maintenance care or treatment that was diagnosed or suggested just before the outbreak before it progresses to a much more advanced problem or loss of teeth and/or health. We will still be utilizing all of our existing and newly added aerosolreducing methods after the emergency is Dr. Andie Pearson over so that our staff and patients always feel safe and relaxed during treatment,” adds Pearson.

For more information, call 847-983-3185 or visit EssentiallyPureDental.com. See ad on this page, in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

With the emergence of COVID-19, a safe and sterile environment has never been more important.

We have gone above and beyond the required and suggested guidelines for COVID-19 protection, and are open and ready for your emergency and non-emergency dental services.

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Take a Healing Break in Hawaii

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he Dragonfly Ranch: Healing Arts Center, in Kona, Hawaii, has been transformed from a bed and breakfast into a restoration sanctuary for those that wish to recuperate from COVID-19 trauma. Some may choose to reinvent themselves, while others may need to mourn the loss of loved ones.

This sanctuary can provide individuals, couples or families a safe haven to restore vitality and balance. A team of experienced healthcare professionals is available with a variety of opportunities to restore the body’s natural healing ability.

Visitors that wish to spend time in rural Hawaii on the Kona Coast of the big island can commune with friendly wild dolphins, connect with the land, explore their artistic talents, be pampered, eat organic food, learn about food preparation for cleansing toxins or walk a colorful labyrinth and discover an unfolding path to fulfill their soul’s desires.

For more information, call 808-328-2159 or visit DragonflyRanch.com. See ad on page 5.

Return to Relaxing Flotation at Flotstone

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lotstone Float Therapy, in Lake Bluff, has reopened with new hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and with stringent COVID-19 restrictions in place. Co-owner Susie McMurray says, “Moving forward, our goal is to adjust our hours as needed to accommodate increased demand for our services. Please feel free to call us or refer to our website for current schedule availability and updates. We encourage feedback from our community so that we may more wholesomely be of service.”

Flotstone is exceeding CDC and governing body guidelines for a COVID-safe environment, and the float tank water continues to be sanitized with their state-of-the-art water filtration system. The EPA-rated Peroxone 1 micron filtration system uses patented technology with the use of germicidal UV light UV-C, Peroxone H2-O2 during the filtration process, leaving the water well above the government standards for public consumption.

Guests must complete a COVID-19 waiver form prior to each visit, call before they arrive and wear a mask upon entering and exiting the facility. Hand sanitizer is provided and one’s temperature will be taken with a non-contact laser thermometer.

Location: 57 E. Scranton Ave. For more information or to make an appointment, call 847-482-1700 or visit Flotstone.com and Facebook for timely updates. See ad on page 17, in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

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hriveIV Infusion Services, owned and managed by thriveMD, are now being offered at two CryoEffect Cryotherapy Cold Spa locations: Lincoln Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays; and River North from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays. The Loop and Hinsdale locations will soon offfer the IV therapies.

thriveIV services include Nutritional IV, Immune Boost IV, Vitality/Anti-Aging IV, Stress Relief IV, Weight Loss IV, Hydration IV, Glutathione IV, NAD IV, B12 injection and Lipovite injection.

CryoEffect, Chicago’s first luxury ColdSpa and Wellness centers, are committed to helping clients achieve their health, fitness, wellness and recovery goals. Their team is trained and educated to deliver a superior experience and result.

During a brief, three-minute cryotherapy session, the body is safely cooled down while standing in the cryotherapy chamber. Whole-body cryotherapy has been shown to help people recover faster, increase energy, reduce inflammation and improve sleep.

For more information or to make appointments in Lincoln Park (1967 N. Halsted, Chicago), call 312-741-1789 or visit Vagaro. com/cryoeffect/book-now; for River North (714 N. LaSalle St., Chicago), call 312-7568186 or visit Vagaro.com/cryoeffectrivernorth/book-now. See ad on page 3, in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

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Healy Provides Healing Vibrations

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atural Remedee Health Solutions, in Schaumburg, is now offering Healy. This small, portable, wearable device delivers frequencies to analyze our bioenergetic field and users may choose the frequencies they need. Remote sessions are available or customers may purchase the device.

Frequencies work in the same way as homeopathic remedies—by resonance. Equal and opposite waves cancel each other out. There must be a near perfect match between the resonant frequency of the physical, emotional or mental issue and the resonant frequency being applies in frequencies ranging from two to 10 megahertz.

Healy can scan the body in real time and determine where it needs support.

Then users simply program and deliver the frequencies into the body to help regenerate at the cellular level.

It can be run from an app on a smartphone or iPad for anti-aging, skin, beauty, hair, nails, and skin elasticity, detoxification, supporting organ systems, immune system support, chronic pain, protection from 5G, eliminating pathogens and bacteria, sleep, fitness, mental balance, bioenergetic balance and strengthening, anxiety, learning, concentration, brain health, chakras and meridians. Future applications are expected to include stem cells, weight loss, frequencies for pets and PTSD. For more information, call Dee Bayro at 630-309-3409 or visit NaturalRemedee.com. Mention Natural Awakenings for a complimentary remote session. See ads on pages 9 and 25, Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

Healing Waves Sound Therapy in Chicago

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ealing Waves Sound Therapy is the only space in Illinois offering Energy Sound Therapy via in person and remote sessions.

It’s a new way to release negative emotions and thought patterns that keep people stuck.

Owner Ray Vlcek says, “Nearly all of us have trapped emotions that will actually become habitual programs if we don’t address them. This is a simple, non-invasive, drug-free approach that can clear these unwanted behaviors and thoughts very quickly.

As a client, you may share as much information or as little as you would like. We work with your energy and your thoughts, so you don’t need to tell us the things you want to keep private. Common emotions we work with are anxiety, fear, anger, depression, grief, worry, suicidal thoughts, addictions and much more.”

Location: 1733 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. For more information, call 773-485-2935. For online scheduling, visit HealingWavesSoundTherapy.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

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Shake Off the Quarantine Blues

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oth Structural Integration, a sole practitioner practice in Highland Park, re-opened for Structural Integration (SI) Bodywork on June 1. All COVID-19 protocols are in place, such as disinfection before and after each client and the use of masks.

Diane Roth states, “After a long quarantine and staying in place, we are ready to open up in many ways.

Structural Integration can reverse the effects of long months of sitting and being out of our normal routines. A common complaint during our quarantine is feeling stiff and tight. SI can help in this recovery. SI opens the connective tissue or fascia through skilled touch, resulting in decreased pain, increased mobility and flexibility.”

For more information or to make an appointment, call 847-533-3213 or visit RothSI.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

Become a Cosmic Heru with Kemetic Konnections

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Chimes and tuning forks are tuned to the solar system and beyond. Each tone also corresponds to a cosmic force of nature, also known as a particular god or goddess from the Kemetic Neterian System. HeruScopes are designed to illustrate how to be victorious as the hero/heru of the myth of life. It’s more than knowing technical terms of astrology, but an alignment with the cosmic forces as they appeared at birth.

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Eat More Citrus for a Thinner Waistline Research published in the Phytotherapy Research Journal analyzed 13 studies from around the world involving 921 people. The studies showed that eating citrus fruits or their extract can significantly reduce body weight. The research data found that citrus and its extracts reduced body weight by an average of 2.8 pounds per person and almost an inch of waist and hip circumference. It also reduced body mass index among those studied.

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Berberine, an alkaloid compound found in goldenseal, Oregon grape, barberry and other herbs, can potentially reduce artery plaque, concludes a new study from the Hunan University of Chinese Medicine. Researchers studied the metabolic pathways for atherosclerosis using protein interactions developed from drug research. The database-driven research confirmed that berberine reduces artery inflammation and the thickening of blood vessel walls that can lead to atherosclerosis—the hardening of the arteries. Previous studies have found that berberine reduces blood sugar levels, accelerates weight loss and lowers bad cholesterol levels.

Try Turmeric, Ginger and Black Pepper for Osteoarthritis For people suffering from the crippling pain and disability of osteoarthritis, the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug naproxen, marketed as Aleve and other products, is a common prescription or over-the-counter medication, but it comes with side effects that can include gastrointestinal distress and higher blood pressure. In a study of 60 patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis, researchers at Iran’s Isfahan University of Medical Sciences compared naproxen in a double-blind trial with a turmeric extract, ginger and black pepper combination.

After two doses a day of each for four weeks, the levels of prostaglandin in patients taking the herbs matched the improvements in those patients taking naproxen. Prostaglandin levels gauge joint inflammation in osteoarthritis.

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Take Time to Consider Regenerative Pain Relief Options These times may have a silver lining for those that thought they need joint surgery. Even though numerous medical systems came to a screeching halt in the past few months, chronic pain persists. Many people that might have otherwise worked through their pain have been at home living with ever-present joint and back pain, as well as neck pain and its associated neurological symptoms.

Prior to the lockdown, some people were on the docket for joint surgery and others were receiving regular cortisone or other pain “management” injections. Having these options unavailable or increasingly difficult to qualify for may allow people to look for better alternatives to surgery, corticosteroids and other traditional options.

As is well documented in the medical literature, cortisone injections can provide short-term pain relief, but the trade-off is a faster breakdown of the joint. Basically, they accelerate the degenerative (arthritic) process and the likelihood of joint replacement surgery.

For people looking to stay away from hospitals and anesthesia, this is a good time to look into regenerative medicine options like prolotherapy, including platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapy.

These treatments are safely done in an outpatient setting and can break the degenerative cycle of corticosteroids and pain medications. They offer a more natural resolution of many of the most common joint pain conditions, including osteoarthritis and sports-related injuries, and eliminate the need for surgery, including joint replacement, labrum and meniscus removal, fusions, and ligament/tendon reconstructive surgeries.

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Dividing 42 patients with anhedonia into two groups, the researchers gave half of them the antidepressant medication citalopram (Calexa) plus 300 milligrams of Bacopa; the control group was given only the medication. After four weeks, the Bacopa group had significant improvements in symptoms and were able to experience pleasure more easily than the control group.

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A new Stanford University study published in Landscape Ecology reveals viruses like COVID-19 that jump from animals to people will likely become more common as people continue to transform natural habitats into agricultural land.

Researchers found the loss of tropical forests in Uganda put people at greater risk of physical interactions with wild primates and the viruses they carry, with implications for the emergence and spread of infectious animal-to-human diseases in other parts of the world. People have converted nearly half of the world’s land into agriculture. Tropical forests have suffered the most, with some of the highest rates of conversion occurring during the last few decades. Study co-author Tyler McIntosh says, “At the end of the day, land conservation and the reduction of forest fragmentation is our best bet to reduce human [to] wild animal interactions.”

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In research that could help target new treatments for skin cancer, British scientists have identified how human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). In the study at the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, healthy volunteers agreed for their skin to be safely exposed to a single, inflammation-causing dose of UVR. Skin samples were taken and researchers examined their immune profile and skin composition over time.

Results showed that the T-cells CD4+GATA3+ and CD8+GATA3+, which help the skin repair itself after UVR exposure, altered skin composition for 14 days. “They could be there to prevent abnormal skin growth or potentially to act as gatekeepers against further inflammation,” says lead author Nathan Hawkshaw, Ph.D. 18

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More of our time is spent indoors than ever before. One of the ways by which nature may improve cognitive function (i.e., the acquisition of and goal-oriented use of knowledge) is by improving memory formation and recall, specifically that of short-term or working memory, and goal-oriented or directed attention; the kind that requires focused effort. By comparing and contrasting 13 studies, a team of researchers has shed light on this complex interaction in research published in Frontiers in Psychology.

The studies used the backward digit span task, which requires participants to invert a series of numbers and repeat them back. All demonstrated significantly improved cognition in nature as compared to urban environments. The benefits of studies like this are two-fold: not only are we learning more about how the brain interacts with its environment, but also how to leverage this interaction to lead healthier, more productive and happier lives.

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MotherEarthNews.com says we can augment the body’s natural sun protection by increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables that contain vitamins C and B, which are depleted when exposed to the sun. It also recommends natural tanning creams such as a combination of sesame nut oil, anhydrous lanolin and water; the liquid of one large cucumber added to rose water and glycerin; or a blend of fresh mint leaves, water, sesame or coconut oil, one egg yolk, wheat germ oil and lemon juice. Natural sunscreen innovations are emerging: the European Journal of Organic Chemistry reports that synthesizing discarded cashew-nut shells holds promise.

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Seek shade, cover up and avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Be extra careful when the UV index is high; check the daily National Weather Service forecast assessing the risk of sun overexposure at Tinyurl.com/ EPAUVWidget, which offers a widget for smartphones.

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Don’t leave any trash behind, especially plastic straws or bags; it’s best to use metal or bamboo straws and cloth bags. With a stiff breeze, plastics can end up in the water to entangle and choke marine life or break into toxic microplastics that pollute drinking water supplies. The online journal PLOS ONE estimates there are 5 trillion pieces, or approximately 269,000 tons of plastic, already in Earth’s oceans.

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Choosing Compassion “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” ~The Dalai Lama.

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ompassion is a feeling we’re told to cultivate. We try gazing at the lake, the sky or the trees; we pray, we chant, we surrender. We may get momentary relief, be moved to feel sorry for someone, decide to help out—we may give some money, offer a random act of kindness or do a mitzvah. But, this fades. For some reason, our old habit, judgment, comes back again and again.

We get irritated, annoyed, impatient. Or we feel sorry for ourselves, feel sorry for someone else, or get caught up in the drama de jour.

The quest is for how we can actually transform ourselves to become that wise, deep and compassionate person we want to be.

Here are a few powerful paths to open the heart in a way that can stick. Of course, repetition is the key. Doing a little bit of one of these every day, even starting with five minutes, can absolutely lead to real change.

The Buddhist practice of metta, or loving kindness meditation, is one simple and powerful path to opening the heart. In this series of short visualizations and softly repeated phrases or mantras, we begin by first sitting in a quiet place, with spine erect, eyes either closed or gazing downward.

We imagine a beloved mentor or teacher, someone we deeply revere, enter, sit and face us. We gaze at our “guest” from our mind’s eye. As we breathe, gently and slowly, we mentally repeat the phrase. “May you be happy... may you be at peace… may you be free from suffering.”

As we continue to repeat this, we imagine waves of gratitude and love coming from our heart toward our teacher, and we imagine our words gently penetrating or soothing their body and soul.

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We continue repeating the mantra, watching the transformation.

Then we pause, breathe and sit for a moment.

The practice transitions to our second “guest”, which is a stranger or someone we barely know. We repeat the entire above sequence, hearts open, focused. We are aware of their response and how that feels in our body.

The third “guest” is someone we have had some trouble with, someone that has been an irritant or hurtful toward us, but usually not (at least initially) a mortal enemy. We again repeat the mantra, send the love and watch the responses. We pause, sit, and just be.

Finally, our fourth “guest” is... us. We sit before a version of ourselves, possibly younger, possibly from a time that was painful or perhaps just a mirror of who we are today. We repeat the three phrases, offering love, and watch as the person in front of us takes it in. If any of these rounds feels too daunting, just imagine how much better the world would be if that guest actually could feel loved, cared for and joyful. It’s a powerful experience.

Another approach to cultivating compassion involves imagining that we can see the inner child of those we judge. We consider how it would be to see them from our heart center, imagining them in their most vulnerable moments. We see them being scolded or punished at home or at school. We imagine how they felt when they were ostracized, humiliated or bullied. We imagine them in moments of failure, shame, fear or insecurity. We’ve all had those moments, and if we could see them in the “other”, our walls of judgment start to drop. Compassion for their suffering arises.

Rick Hansen, a neuropsychologist and meditation guide, as well as the folks at the Heart Math Institute, encourage us to simply visualize what makes us feel either free, joyous or in some other way open and relaxed. We “take in the good” as often as we can.

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We use our imagination to change how we feel, open up and in this state, our natural inclination for compassion can surface.

Both Thich Naht Hanh, renowned Buddhist teacher, and the hugging saint, Amma (Mata Amritanandamayi Devi), teach us to imagine holding our own inner children, our intense feelings of fear or anger, as we would hold a baby. We send them our lovingkindness and tenderness, which comes easily as we hold these very young energies, child versions of ourselves… Doing this elicits our compassion.

Neurolinguistic programming (NLP) offers a powerful exercise through imagining four bubbles surrounding and slowly encircling us, and in each bubble we see a scene of a time in our lives when we felt loved, seen, appreciated or totally happy. We sit still as each bubble passes in front of us and just experience what it’s like to be encircled by these images of joy, success and aliveness. We feel a deep peace and joy, a deep sense of connection and love— and taking in these feelings, we’re more apt to give them away.

There is no doubt that our brains can be modified by these and other techniques. If we remember to slow down and allow ourselves to take in the internal sensations that come with the experience, we can count of success with any of these approaches.

In the words of the Dalai Lama, “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”

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Reduce Feelings of Overwhelm WITH MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

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any changes and challenges have occurred over the past few months that threw us into a state of overwhelm with shifts in our daily personal and professional routines. These circumstances have caused increased stress hormones in the body, racing thoughts in the mind and for many, disrupted sleep patterns. Fear, anger and sadness have come to the forefront for us to deal with while also trying to manage a new work/life balance with kids at home and nowhere for us to go to get away from it all.

During challenging or difficult times, it is common for the brain to operate in survival-based thinking, allowing fear to shut down the logical mind. When the brain is in this mode, it is not thinking clearly. For example, if we constantly create thought patterns of catastrophe, failure and worst-case scenarios, our thoughts, feelings and actions feed the body with cortisol.

Once the body is used to getting cortisol, it wants more.

It is possible, however, to retrain the brain to align with unlimited potential.

Negative feedback loops in the brain cause thoughts from the past to resurface, leading to emotions held in the body that produce chemical reactions. We become addicted to these chemical reactions and often create scenarios that feed them, thus keeping us stuck in a negative state.

The blessing in all of this is we are being invited to go within and create an opportunity for self-growth and transformation. Transformation is never easy, but if there were nothing to transform, we would not get triggered, which can be viewed as “shadow work”. It provides an opportunity to see what’s underneath an upset, especially when a person, a group or a collective

mindset triggers it. Often, we want to blame others when sensitive emotions get exposed; when we blame, externalize and project our emotions onto the world, we stay contained in a sea of low vibration. However, when we allow emotions to surface in a healthy way, we honor ourselves, surrender to what we cannot control and release the tension held within our body. Mindfulness practices and meditation are the answer to becoming unstuck and less reactive, while also becoming more aware and capable of living in the present moment.

Mindfulness Practices n Put your attention on your intention.

Every single day we have the opportunity to learn something new. In fact, pieces of information enter the brain per minute.

This infiltration of knowledge is a tool that can be used for reflection. Begin reflecting more often about your actions, experiences, and results. This will help you sift through the information you are receiving and generate awareness about what is useful, what is valuable and what doesn’t work. n Contemplate the following questions: What can I accept about my current situation? How can acceptance make an impact in an area in my life that I am not in control of? What am I afraid to face? n Become aware of your thoughts and emotions. Tune into them and try to understand why they are showing up in certain moments. When awareness occurs, change can occur. Begin to honor your thoughts and emotions, and when in a negative state, work to move through them and not stay there.

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t’s hard to imagine surrendering control of our minds and bodies to trillions of microorganisms, but an ever-growing body of research from the Human Microbiome Project shows how microbes living in and on our bodies affect and even predict our physical and mental health.

The majority of these microorganisms, or microbiota, live within our large intestine.

According to Kelly Tappenden, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and head of the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition at the University of Illinois–Chicago, we have more microbial cells within our gut than we have human cells in our body. These microbes help digest food, regulate appetite, produce certain vitamins, synthesize chemicals such as serotonin, metabolize carcinogens and regulate our immune system. She suggests that we think of them collectively as an organ that develops and changes as we age.

“A huge proportion of your immune system is actually in your GI tract,” says Dan Peterson, assistant professor of pathology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Taking care of our gut microbes is paramount during times of stress and risk of infection. In their book, The Good Gut: Taking Control of Your Weight, Your Mood, and Your Long-Term Health, Stanford researchers Justin and Erica Sonnenburg explain how healthy gut bacteria are essential for both metabolic health and strong immunity, adding that the chemicals our gut microbes synthesize

behave like drugs—they are absorbed into our bloodstream and influence our biology.

Seattle-based biologist Ann Bikle refers to the colon as an “onboard medicine chest”.

Unfortunately, warns Sonnenburg, physicians too often prescribe antibiotics, which wreak havoc on our microbiota, leaving us susceptible to disease-causing organisms.

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The Sonnenburgs define a microbiota-friendly diet as rich in plant-based, high-fiber foods and limited in meat and saturated animal fats. Low-fiber diets contribute to a decline in gut microbe diversity, resulting in a weakened immune system. “Fiber is fuel for the gut,” says Joanne Slavin, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and professor of food science and nutrition at the University of Minnesota-St. Paul. It’s naturally found in fruits, vegetables, beans, peas, whole grains, nuts and seeds.

Fermentable fibers such as fruit pectin, beta-glucans in barley and oats, and oligosaccharides in beans are metabolized by gut bacteria to produce short-chain fatty acids that provide energy to cells in the colon.

Many fermentable fibers are called “prebiotics” because they promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. Inulin, for example, is a prebiotic fiber found naturally in onions, garlic, leeks, asparagus, wheat and oats.

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n Limit “microbial assassins”. Artificial sweeteners and emulsifiers such as polysorbate 80, carageenan and carboxymethylcellulose, typically found in processed foods, can lead to bloating, irritable bowel and inflammation. n Enjoy physical activity; avoid sitting for more than 30 to 60 minutes. n Go outside, enjoy fresh air and play in the dirt. n Reduce stress. Try yoga, meditation and mindfulness. n Sleep six to eight hours each night. n Think about gut microbiota every day, advises Martin. “Anything you can do to help fuel healthy microbes, no matter how small, will make a difference to your health.”

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he gastrointestinal (GI) system works around the clock to keep the whole body healthy. It turns food into energy and eliminates toxins and waste. A healthy gut is critical for vitamin absorption, immune response, hormone regulation and many other body functions. Gut function can become compromised by factors such as stress, food choices, lack of sleep or exercise, and even mental issues. Here, local practitioners offer simple tips for proactively taking care of the GI system holistically and optimizing gut function.

Make Nourishing Food Choices Heidi Smith, a certified integrative nutrition health coach and founder of Integrative Wellness Studio, in Oak Park (IntegrativeWellnessStudio.net), says, “In my practice as an integrative health coach, it is imperative to help my clients understand the connection between gut health and brain health. When we have good gut health, we experience better memory, higher productivity, more efficient sleep and overall health. By adding in more natural probiotics and prebiotics, along with an anti-inflammatory-based diet, and by managing stress and environmental toxins, it is possible to dramatically improve your gut health for a longer and healthier life. Foods that are helpful are things like sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, kefir, kombucha, garlic, onions and asparagus.

Focus on clean eating as much as possible by adding in fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, fish and healthy fats to replace processed foods that are full of hidden sugar, sodium and artificial ingredients. Incorporating these pre- and probiotic foods into your meal planning will increase your level of gut health and overall wellness.”

Acupuncture and Herbs for Balance Dr. Lana Moshkovich, director of Nirvana Naturopathics, in Deerfield (NirvanaNaturopathics.com), says, “Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine are safe and effective ways to holistically treat many acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions. Problems such as Crohn’s disease, IBS, GERD, heartburn, peptic ulcer disease, lactose intolerance and many more can be 26

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attributed to disharmony in the stomach, spleen or both organ meridians which lead to symptoms such as indigestion, nausea, burping, bloating, constipation, abdominal pain and loose bowel movements. I treat gastrointestinal problems with acupuncture by nourishing related organs, reducing inflammation of the stomach and pancreas and improving digestive functions. During a treatment, I will identify specific acupuncture points on the body; typically those that speed up metabolism, increase gastrointestinal muscle contraction and relaxation, reduce gastric acid secretion, regulate small and large intestine function, and restore stomach acidity to normal levels. Additionally, I may prescribe Chinese herbs such as Chinese yam, wild cardamom, atractylodes, magnolia bark, pinellia, evodia and codonopsis to use in collaboration with acupuncture. These herbs coordinate stomach and spleen functions and improve the breakdown of food, uptake and transformation of nutrients and qi, and elimination of wastes.

When reflux and indigestion are present, the stomach qi is moving upwards, rather than in its usual downwards direction.”

Eat Mindfully and Gently Reneé Barasch, digestive health consultant and founder of Digestive Health Solutions (DigestiveHealthSolutions.com), says, “Proper digestion of specific food groups helps you absorb the nutrients you are putting into your body. When digestion is compromised, you have nutrient deficiencies and detoxification back-up. How you break down your food affects how you’re absorbing and getting rid of toxic waste. If you’re eating a healthy diet but still feeling lethargic, your digestive system may not be working to its capacity. I encourage people to be mindful and conscious of their eating. Even if you’re just having a snack, sit down and take a few minutes to enjoy and experience it. Thoroughly chewing your food is the first step in breaking down food and turning it into energy. This helps liberate digestive enzymes from under the tongue and kickstarts the digestive process, instead of sending down large particles the body can’t handle. Being gentle to your body and your GI system encourages it to function at an optimal level. Some people can also benefit from the right blend of enzymes for digestive support.”

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Address Bacteria and Infections Dr. Gregory Seaman, medical director of thrive MD, in Schaumburg (ThriveMD.com), says, “Lifestyle changes and diet modifications can often make a big difference relatively quickly to improve gut function. Things as simple as eliminating processed foods, eating more fiber-rich foods and even chewing better and being more mindful when eating are often some of the best solutions to improve digestion. When lifestyle changes are not getting the patient relief, we must consider the possibility of deeper stressors such as a bacterial infection, which can occur from bad bacteria or even too much good bacteria in the wrong place. This condition is called small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or SIBO, and probiotics may actually be counterproductive in treating it. We look for other types of infections caused by parasites or an overgrowth of yeast, such as candida. Another major concern is the possibility of toxic chemicals like glycophosphates which can annihilate a healthy gut lining. When this lining is compromised, as with leaky gut syndrome, it can lead to all the other symptoms a person is experiencing, even ones that do not appear to be gut-related. Good gut health is really the foundation of optimal overall wellness.”

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BEYOND FACTORY FARMS ‘Big Meat’ Comes at High Cost

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evin Walker, a Michigan State University professor and author of The Grand Food Bargain and the Mindless Drive for More, says, “Meat is the poster child of industrial food gone awry.” Independent animal farmers are disappearing while factory farms are getting bigger, causing more air, soil and water pollution in rural communities nationwide, reports the Center for a Livable Future (CLF) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Large industrialized farms known as concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO) rely on the routine use of antibiotics to both prevent the spread of disease and promote animal growth and weight gain—a practice known to fuel antibiotic resistance and compromise human health.

High Cost of Cheap Meat

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a push toward greater efficiency created the shift to industrial livestock production. However, attempts to maximize production for higher returns at minimal cost come at a price.

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shows that CAFO leads to the social and economic decline of rural communities.

“Research has consistently found that living near a CAFO is associated with an array of negative health impacts, including respiratory disease, mental health problems and certain types of infections,” says Keeve Nachman, Ph.D., director of the CLF Food Production and Public Health Program.

Everett Murphy, M.D., a retired pulmonologist from Kansas City, concurs, “Not only are the odors from factory livestock farms offensive, but individuals living within three miles of industrial animal operations are at risk for serious, life-shortening illnesses and permanent disabilities.”

Concrete reservoirs designed to hold manure present a problem as well, he adds, “They always leak into the groundwater, spreading antibiotic-resistant bacteria and making the source of water to neighboring communities unusable and toxic.”

Joan Olive says she is living proof that exposure to air pollution from factory farms is every bit as harmful as scientists and

health experts have warned about for years.

On one fateful December day 16 years ago, Olive was outdoors on her family farm near Spencer, Iowa, when she noticed a strong, sickening odor. Feeling nauseous, she went inside, but later that evening, her tongue swelled, she became disoriented and began shaking and sweating profusely.

Olive’s symptoms subsided over the next few days, but since then she has experienced multiple chemical sensitivities, transient symptoms of brain fog, muscle twitching, migraines, and respiratory and circulatory problems. Health experts at the University of Iowa identified the source of the sickening odor as toxic hydrogen sulfide from liquid CAFO waste that had been sprayed on farmland one mile from Olive’s home. In addition to the region’s concentration of hog CAFO, her home sat two miles from 1.5 million chickens.

Today, Olive drinks filtered water and eats organic food to protect her health, but she notices that her symptoms return when triggered by exposure to CAFO air pollution and pesticides. In March, Olive moved to Spearfish, South Dakota, where she’s breathing easier and enjoying time outdoors. But she believes she left behind “thousands of rural residents who are having their lives and health destroyed by Big Ag.”

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There Ought to be a Law

“Government oversight and policies designed to safeguard the health of individuals and the environment from these operations have been inadequate,” says Bob Martin, director of the CLF Food System Policy Program.

Citing environmental and public health hazards, the American Public Health Association issued a new policy statement last November calling for a precautionary moratorium on all new and expanding CAFO. It advises a complete halt until additional scientific data has been collected and public health concerns addressed.

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Bypassing Industrial Eating

Many consumers don’t realize that the majority of beef, pork and chicken sold in supermarkets, served in restaurants and distributed to institutions nationwide comes from the industrial food system. According to the Public Justice Food Project, 85 percent of the meat Americans consume is produced by four corporate giants—Tyson, Smithfield, Cargill and JBS—each accused of hiding labor, animal or environmental abuses behind folksy brand names and packaging images.

To shed light on abuses and steer consumers away from industrial meat, the Center for Food Safety created a website that pulls back the curtain on CAFO. It recommends replacing half of the meat we eat with humane, sustainably raised, grass-fed and organic meat, while replacing the other half with plant-based sources of protein such as beans, peas, lentils, nuts and seeds—a dietary approach that benefits our gut microbes and protects us against a host of chronic diseases.

Meat Alternatives

As concerns mount about the health, ethical and environmental impact of animal products, the food industry has responded with more plant-based, lab-grown meat

es. “Industrial agriculture is absolutely harmful,” reports A Greener World, a nonprofit certifier of the trustworthy Animal Welfare Approved label. But thinking we have to go vegan or purchase fake meat to protect our health or the planet is misguided.

Once you learn how our modern industrial food system has transformed what most Americans eat, you become highly motivated to eat something else. ~Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation, Chew on This and co-producer of Food, Inc. alternatives. Yet, according to the Food and Technology 2019 report by the market research firm The Hartman Group, many meat replacements rely on highly sophisticated technologies that hardly meet consumers’ definitions of “natural”.

“It’s all about what isn’t on the label,” says Urvashi Rangan, Ph.D., chief science advisor of the GRACE Communications Foundation. According to Rangan, many plant-based and fake meat products are actually ultra-processed foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients and rely on petroleum-based chemicals that are not required to be listed on the label.

“The Impossible Burger introduces over 48 new proteins to the human diet without a thorough safety investigation,” warns Rangan. She questions whether these new meat alternatives are better than meat from animals raised on pasture without routine drugs and synthetic fertilizers.

There’s a big difference between the health and environmental impact of meat from animals raised in feed lots versus those raised with regenerative agricultural practic-

Eating Less, But Better Meat

“Our bodies are designed to be omnivores, and animal products are part of a diverse, real food diet,” says Rebecca Thistlethwaite, director of the Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network at Oregon State University.

Thistlethwaite, author of Farms with a Future and The New Livestock Farmer: The Business of Raising and Selling Ethical Meat, believes in ancestral eating and eating as close to nature as possible. She is mindful of portion size and eats only organic and pasture-raised animal foods to avoid synthetic chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Will Harris, owner of White Oak Pastures, in Bluffton, Georgia, declares, “It’s not the cow, it’s the how.” Harris transitioned his livestock operation from the industrial model to certified humane animal husbandry and sustainable practices that emulate nature. The switch to a pasture-based system yields healthier animals, he explains, and helps take carbon out of the atmosphere and back into the soil.

In Cows Save the Planet and Other Improbable Ways of Restoring Soil to Heal the Earth, author Judith Schwartz describes how grazing animals play a key role in restoring soil health, and therefore human health. “Well-managed pastures and grasslands with ruminant animals can sequester more carbon than they emit, improve soil health and increase groundwater recharge,” explains Thistlethwaite. Plus, both livestock and poultry can make use of inedible feeds that humans don’t consume, such as grass and sagebrush.

Critical Questions to Find and Support Good Food Where does my food come from? Who produced it and under what conditions? Were workers treated fairly and animals humanely? What’s in or on my food? Were pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, genetically modified ingredients or additives used in producing it?

Is it rich or poor in nutrients? What might be the unintended consequences of my food and farming choices? How might those choices affect our environment and future generations?

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The COVID-19 health crisis highlights inequalities in how we produce and distribute food. A new bill, the Farm System Reform Act (FSRA), will help to create a more healthy, sustainable and equitable model, by placing a moratorium on new Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (commonly known as factory farms), cracking down on the monopolistic practices of multinational meat corporations and supporting farmers to transition to healthier, pasture-based models and organic farming. To support the FSRA, the Sierra Club has made it easy to contact members of Congress at Tinyurl.com/ BlockFactoryFarms.

Rangan and Harris emphasize that the power of consumer spending can shift the market. However, Thistlethwaite says, “We cannot just vote with our forks, as many people don’t have that luxury.” She urges change at both personal and political levels, favoring incentive-based approaches with fewer subsidies going to the industrial system.

“We need more farmers raising high-quality animals in a humane, ecologically responsible manner,” says Thistlethwaite.

But we also need more small-scale slaughterhouses and meat processors throughout the country to get quality meat to more of our tables.

In addition to farmers’ markets, cooperatives and community supported agriculture, organizations such as the American Grassfed Association and Local Harvest connect consumers directly to farmers using sustainable practices to help rebuild regional food hubs and networks.

“Start with small steps,” suggests Thistlethwaite. “Buy milk from a local creamery, eggs from a farmer in your community or one-quarter cow to fill your freezer from a local, grass-fed beef producer. Reward the farms and ranches that are doing it right by purchasing from them, promoting them, supporting them.”

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Great Grilling

OUTDOOR FEASTS Inspired Picnics and Healthy Grills

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by Marlaina Donato othing defines the summer season picnicking not only in woodlands and quite like firing up the grill or on beaches, but on rooftops. Being open escaping with a picnic basket to a to different times of the day welcomes a favorite hideaway. From luscious fruits to shift in mood. “I’m particularly fond of gorgeous greens, enjoying a meal outdoors breakfast picnics. They’re an excellent way inspires us to eat what is in season and to clear your head and get motivated, as invites us to sip the moment. Most of all, they’re an activity fully engaging all of the it gives us special time with loved ones or senses. Twilight picnics are another favorwith ourselves. ite. As the sun begins to set, the light is less

Ashley English, of Candler, North Carharsh and the mood outdoors becomes olina, author of A Year of Picnics: Recipes for decidedly quieter. I find picnics during Dining Well in the Great Outdoors, sees picthis time of day to be especially relaxing,” nics as a delicious excuse to eat healthy and says English. in sync with the seasons. “No matter what

Simple tasks like washing salad greens time of year you’re picnicking, there’s always or whipping up a quick hummus dip the going to be something ripe and in season night before a picnic can save considerable to showcase. We all know that foods eaten time. Traditional picnic baskets are not at their peak time of ripeness simply taste required, and English recommends vintage better, so use your summertime picnic as an suitcases, wooden crates or a backpack, opportunity to bite into a ripe watermelon or especially if the picnic destination involves your autumn picnic as the ideal time to bake an uphill trek. She also emphasizes simplican apple crisp.” ity: “While a lavish spread with myriad

Portable Pleasures

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options is quite fun, a simple picnic can be equally enjoyable. A grazing board to-go is quite easy. Pack up a medley of fruits, veggies, charcuterie or cheeses, crackers,

Grilling “adds a ton of flavor to food without needing to add additional fat or calories. Cooking over fire is also the oldest method of cooking,” says Lindars.

Happily, the health risks associated with barbequing meat over hot coals can be reduced by using flavorful marinades or opting to go vegan.

Reducing temperature decreases carcinogenic compounds associated with grilling meats and can be best accomplished by waiting until charcoal turns to embers or turning the gas grill down a notch or two. Grilling further from the flame on an elevated rack is also a good option. Citrusy or balsamic vinegar-based marinades naturally minimize toxic potential by reducing the formation of unhealthy compounds, studies show.

“You are what you eat and what you eat was eating. Opt for the highest-quality protein possible—grass-fed beef, organic, humanely raised protein,” suggests Lindars. “Make your own marinades and rubs to avoid ingredients like soybean oil and corn syrup. You can easily make your own with simple ingredients like olive oil, fresh herbs, vinegars, sea salt and spices.

Fresh rosemary, lemon zest, juice, sea salt, pepper and garlic with a splash of olive oil makes for an amazing marinade, and can even be paired with grass-fed butter to put on chicken. A basic rub of smoked paprika, sea salt, fresh ground pepper and dash of garlic powder is great on just about anything.”

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spreads and pickles and a little something sweet, and you’ve got all you need to create a memorable meal outdoors.”

Robyn Lindars, of Fort Myers, Florida, author The Healthy Electric Smoker Cookbook: 100 Recipes with All-Natural Ingredients and Fewer Carbs, says, “I love grilled veggies paired with goat cheese and fresh herbs on French or Italian bread. You can add capicola or just stick to veggies for tasty sandwiches that do well in a cooler.”

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Recipes for Outdoor Feasts

Fruta Picada Yields: 8 to 10 servings

Fire-Roasted Gazpacho 3 lb small-to medium-size tomatoes, possibly a mixture of San Marzano and Campari tomatoes (The smaller tomatoes will get more exposure to the grill) 2 large cucumbers 1 poblano pepper 1 head of garlic 8 oz mini-bell peppers 2 tsp white wine vinegar 1 cup water (or more) Dash olive oil 1 Tbsp sea salt (preferably bourbon barrel smoked sea salt) 1 Tbsp black pepper (preferably bourbon barrel smoked pepper) 1 tsp sugar 1 large bunch basil 1 ripe avocado, diced Preheat a charcoal grill for medium direct heat—about 350° F. (Gas works, but will not produce as much smokiness as charcoal.)

Prepare the veggies to go on the grill: wash everything and slice the cucumbers into thin lengthwise pieces; put the garlic cloves onto skewers.

Grill the tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, garlic and poblano pepper until char marks form on all sides.

Remove the veggies and place in a big pot.

Add water.

With an immersion blender, mix everything together until uniform in consistency.

Add the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste; more water for a thinner consistency; and the basil at the end with one last blend with the immersion blender.

Chill at least 3 hours before serving so the flavors have time to meld together.

Garnish with diced avocado and fresh basil.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Robyn Lindars, GrillGirl.com.

New Twists on Old Favorites Brew up delicious and colorful herbal teas for gourmet lemonades. Try hibiscus, lemongrass, lavender or fresh ginger tea, adding fresh organic lemon juice and a sweetener of choice.

In a blender, whip up unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, coconut or cashew) with a ripe banana, a small handful of dates and a splash of vanilla extract, and pour into popsicle molds.

Combine peanut, almond, sunflower or soy butter with cocoa or carob powder, a tablespoon of plant-based hazelnut creamer and a pinch of salt.

Roll into balls and then add sesame, chia seeds, cinnamon, coconut sugar or chopped dates.

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

A combination of fresh fruit, lime juice and chili seasoning, fruta picada is served at markets and roadsides throughout Mexico.

The combination of spice and salt partnered with sweet fruit is guaranteed to take the edge off of a blistering summer’s day.

Spice Blend 3 Tbsp chipotle powder 3 Tbsp smoky paprika 1 Tbsp plus 2 tsp sea salt 1 Tbsp cumin seeds 1½ tsp celery seeds Fruit 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into spears ½ watermelon, peeled, cut into spears and seeded 1 large jicama, peeled and cut into spears 1 large papaya, peeled, seeded and cut into spears Juice from 2 limes Grind all of the spice blend ingredients together in a spice grinder or food processor or with a mortar and pestle until finely powdered. Transfer to a lidded container with a shaker screen.

Place all of the fruit spears onto a serving platter. Squeeze the fresh lime juice evenly across. Let guests serve themselves as much fruit as they’d like, and then sprinkle with the spice blend.

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by Ashley English. Photo by Jen Altman.

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Grilled Romaine Hearts

recipes from a gluten-free kitchen

Easy Smoothies

1 romaine heart per person 1 Tbsp olive oil Sea salt to taste Fresh ground black pepper Parmesan cheese or another hard, aged cheese Prepare the grill for direct heat.

Rinse/dry the romaine hearts, drizzle with olive oil, sea salt and pepper.

Grill the romaine hearts on direct heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until char marks form and the lettuce begins to wilt.

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mmune boosting continues to be a key topic as we are re-opening after the spring quarantine. Smoothies can be an easy way to add immune-boosting foods to our healthy lifestyle. Combining specific fruits or veggies which target nutrient density is a bonus as a smoothie can easily hide foods children may not choose to eat alone or if served separately. Many nutritious smoothie recipes are easily available on Pinterest and elsewhere. These two are gluten-free favorites of the GF Mom Certified family.

Cacao-Pecan, Coconut Banana Smoothie

Remove the hearts from the grill, grate a generous amount of the cheese on the hearts and add a little more olive oil.

Yields: 1 serving

For a crowd, chop the hearts up and put them in a bowl to serve as a large salad on the side of the main course.

1 cup coconut milk 1 ripened banana 1 Tbsp pecan nut butter 1 Tbsp coconut flakes 1 Tbsp cacao powder 1 scoop chocolate greens 1 capsule probiotic, opened (optional)

Recipe and photo courtesy of Robyn Lindars, GrillGirl.com.

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until creamy. Add ice to make it thicker.

Photo credit Tiffany Hinton

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Yields: 1 serving ¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk 3 frozen strawberries 1 orange 1 ripened banana ¼ cup frozen raspberries 1 tsp flax 1 tsp cod liver oil 1 scoop berry blend greens powder 1 capsule probiotic, opened (optional) Place all ingredients in blender and blend until creamy. The more ice or frozen berries, the thicker it gets.

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recipes from a plant-based kitchen ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats ½ cup plain oat milk or other nondairy milk 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp ground flaxseed or flaxseed meal ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional) ½ cup diced or sliced fresh fruit (apples, bananas, berries, pears, peaches, pomegranate arils or mango, or use a combination) 2 Tbsp whole or diced dried fruit (cranberries, dates, figs, raisins or goji berries) 2 Tbsp coarsely chopped raw nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts) or 1 Tbsp hemp seeds Photo courtesy of Book Publishing Co.

Maple and Cinnamon Overnight Oats with Fresh Fruit Yields: 1 serving Robert E. Kowalski and his groundbreaking bestseller book, The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure, are credited with popularizing oats and oat bran as heart-healthy foods. Rolled oats and their beneficial oat bran layer are both excellent sources of beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber that dissolves in water, which has been shown to help lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Making overnight oats is one of the easiest ways to enjoy them for breakfast; rather than cooking them on the stove, the oats and oat bran are softened by soaking them overnight in a flavorful liquid. You can prep these oats the night before, and they’ll be ready and waiting when you’re hungry for breakfast.

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Put the oats, milk, maple syrup, flaxseeds, cinnamon and optional vanilla extract in a small bowl (or 14-ounce glass jar) and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for eight to 12 hours.

Stir well, then top with the fresh fruit, dried fruit, and nuts. Serve immediately.

Variation: Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Replace the diced fresh fruit with ½ cup grated carrots. Add 2 tablespoons raisins, 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, and 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded dried coconut.

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½ cup chopped shallots 2 Tbsp chopped garlic 6 cups no-salt-added vegetable broth ½ cup raw cashews 4 cups spinach, firmly packed Dry sauté the shallots and garlic in a medium pot over medium heat for 3 minutes.

Add the broth and cashews and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender. Add the spinach and process until smooth. Serve hot.

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BALANCING ACT

Exercises for Strength

and Stability

by Marlaina Donato

muscles to stabilize movement. “You’ll be surprised by some muscles that are triggered that are otherwise less engaged during traditional exercises. No matter where you start, it only takes a few minutes of balance work a day to make a difference,” says Los Angeles fitness trainer Kollins Ezekh, emphasizing the added benefit of improved posture that naturally reduces lower back stress and resulting chronic pain.

Balance training also packs a positive punch for brain health by focusing the mind and improving cognitive function while lowering stress levels.

Everyday Activity

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ood balance is something we may take for granted until an unexpected fall brings our attention to a brewing problem. Slower reflexes, unconditioned muscles and changes in eyesight can all compromise balance. Statistics show at least one in three people over the age of 65 suffer from injuries related to falls, but regular core-strengthening balance training, yoga and tai chi can lower the risk considerably.

Marching in place and simple exercises added to a customary after-dinner walk on summer evenings can also go a long way. According to a 2013 study of senior women published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, exercising not only reduces the likelihood of falls by 37 percent, but also the severity of injuries such as broken bones by 61 percent.

“Balance is a skill, and like any skill, it gets better with practice,” says Mike Ross, a Chicago-based performance enhancement

specialist and author of The Balance Manual.

“The problem is people gradually spend less and less time standing and moving around— chasing kids or doing yard work—and spend more time watching television or sitting in front of the computer.”

Whole Body Equilibrium Balance training for all ages helps the body to move fluidly as a singular, balanced unit. Stephanie Mansour, a Chicago fitness expert and host of the PBS weekly Step it Up with Steph show, says, “Some people who have hip or back pain may have an imbalance: One side is more developed than the other. Other people may feel wobbly during workouts or walking upstairs, or less agile while getting in and out of cars; doing everyday movements. Balance training will help improve those everyday activities.”

Full-body exercises engage core

Balance into Summer

n Practice walking on stable logs while hiking in the woods or walking in a straight line on the beach. n Take a balance-boosting paddleboard yoga class. n Take a few moments to breathe deeply while balancing on the balls of the feet in the yard or on the balcony each morning.

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Being proactive throughout the day and adopting simple habits have far-reaching effects. “Start in the morning when you’re getting dressed for the day and pay attention to which foot you balance on first to put your legs in your pants. Consciously do the opposite. When you’re drying your hair or brushing your teeth, balance on your tip toes,” suggests Mansour.

Ross recommends staying active in the daily routines. “Make a point of breaking up long periods of sitting like desk work and [watching] television. Get up and play with the kids instead of watching them. If you can, do your own housecleaning and yard work instead of hiring someone. Find a sport that you can engage in as you age. For instance, you might play tennis in your 20s and 30s and then pickleball and Ping-Pong in your 50s.”

No matter what type of training we choose, there’s a way to fit in balance elements. “You can try yoga, where the different poses really challenge your balance strength,” says Ezekh. “When doing weight training, you can do lateral exercises with dumbbells on your shoulders or even squatting movements. You need to use your balance strength to prevent yourself from swaying or toppling over. Even exercises like walking down steps require proper levels of balance.”

A Steady Diet Vitamin B12-rich foods, including wholegrain cereals, plant-sourced milks, eggs, sardines and nutritional yeast, as well as resveratrol-rich fruits like grapes or blueberries, can help improve coordination and

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Everyday Tips and Recommendations From Stephanie Mansour, some things to do every day: n When you’re walking to the restroom, do it slowly in a straight line, as if you’re on a tightrope. n If you’re cooking in the kitchen and standing in place, try balancing on one leg while you’re lifting the other one. n Press down through the heel and pull your navel in toward your spine to engage your core.

Unstable blood sugar levels, nutritional deficiencies, blurred vision, inner ear infections and side effects from medication can also contribute to poor balance. It’s important to find the source of balance issues with a physician.

From Kollins Ezekh, here’s a basic exercise that anyone can do at any age: n Start by simply balancing on both legs, using support if needed. By doing this, you can work on reducing relying on your support and placing your feet closer and closer together with your eyes closed. n When you’re ready, try balancing on one leg. You can do this for 30 seconds at a time and repeat this three to five times.

Don’t forget to make sure you give both legs the same attention.

As you get more advanced, you can step it up and balance on one leg with your eyes closed while performing an activity, like hopping in place. In whatever you do, make sure to always work each leg evenly. motor function. A 2016 study published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science reveals that women over 60 with higher serum vitamin D levels exhibit better stability and strength in their lower extremities.

Overall, fostering good balance pays off in the long run. Ross notes, “Ideally, the time to start proactively doing activities that stimulate your balance is way before that first fall in your 50s and 60s.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a recording artist. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path. ~Buddha

Tips for Optimizing Summer Outdoor Fitness

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ow that the weather is getting nicer, think about getting active outside. This not only gets us some vitamin D, but may also include groups of friends and family getting fit together. Here are five tips to maximize outside fitness. n Dress appropriately. We often dress for the weather, when we should dress for the activity. If we are comfortable, we will likely want to partake in that activity more frequently. n Acquire the proper equipment. We don’t have to buy the best of the best, but consider consulting a coach or expert on what are absolute essentials for the activity. This reduces the risk of injury. n Consider how we will fuel our workout—a cheese stick an hour before for long-lasting energy, a piece of fruit for immediate refuel or a protein shake for repair. Fueling our workout properly will give the best results and minimize soreness so we can be active more frequently. n Get creative. We don’t need fancy equipment to get a good workout in. Rucking, for example, is a weighted hike that will not only improve core stability, but strengthen the shoulders and burn more calories than walking alone. n Enjoy the outside. Put some effort into the workout, but also take the time to appreciate our surroundings and the people we are with, or perhaps allow some time to really focus on our own thoughts. A great outside workout can be just as meditative as an indoor hot yoga flow.

Rowena Dziubla, a certified ACE personal trainer and L1 CrossFit certificate holder, is the owner and head coach of Get Fit EGV. For more information, call 773-819-7459, email CoachRo@GetFitEGV.com or visit GetFitEGV.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide and the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

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sequester carbon,” says Diana Carpinone, president of Non Toxic Communities, a pesticide reform nonprofit, and founder of Non Toxic Dover, in New Hampshire.

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Why Organic Lawns Make Eco-Sense

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ith its dependence on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, America’s 63,000 square miles of lawns rely on fossil fuels, put pressure on water supplies and devastate soil, watersheds, animals and people.

Fortunately, green turf can be attained organically, with important benefits. “In addition to protecting public health, eliminating our use of pesticides and fertilizers will allow us to build healthy soil and sequester more carbon as we face climate chaos,” says Mackenzie Feldman, executive director of Herbicide-Free Campus, a San Francisco organization working to transition colleges nationwide to organic lawns.

The Harm Done

Homeowner desire for lush swaths of monoculture grass has been fueled by lawn chemical ads equating model families with flawless lawns. Unfortunately, the “green grass of home” isn’t an ideal dream, it’s a nightmare. Research shows that it exposes people to cancer-causing, reproductive-harming and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, many of which are deemed safe

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by government agencies. The Pesticide-Induced Diseases database at BeyondPesticides. org holds myriad studies linking chemicals to asthma, diabetes, autism, lupus, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of toxins due to their developing organs.

Exposure to lawn chemicals also comes through the air, on indoor surfaces and in water. A U.S. Geological Survey report found pesticides in 99 percent of urban streams. In mixed land use areas, 100 percent of major rivers and 33 percent of major aquifers were tainted.

While the culture around the aesthetics of landscapes is strong, the tipping point has arrived.

“People are becoming more aware that their children are at elevated risk and that there are deficiencies in the laws that govern toxic chemical use,” says Jay Feldman, executive director of Beyond Pesticides, in Washington, D.C.

Lawn chemicals are also feeding climate change. “Not only are they fossil-fuel intensive to produce, they harm the biology in the soil and destroy its ability to

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Recent lawsuits and climate change have given activists more power to effect sweeping changes in policy. “This isn’t just a niche idea. We have a mandate, given looming environmental crises, to transform our current chemical intensive systems to organic,” says Jay Feldman.

Organic turf experts have devised methods to grow monoculture grass.

According to Ryan Anderson, a community outreach specialist at the Integrated Pest Management Institute of North America and leader of Midwest Grows Green, “Homeowners can keep their lawns organic by increasing cultural controls.” These include aerating, over seeding and mowing high to build the soil, turf and plant system.

While pristine lawns are possible, reconsidering aesthetics is another option. “We could let native plants grow and embrace plant diversity as fundamental to ecosystem resilience,” says Mackenzie Feldman.

Indeed, “weeds” are beneficial. Clover feeds nitrogen to grass, benefits soil organisms and stays green long after turf.

Dandelions were once considered a source of food and medicine, and all parts of it are edible, including flowers, roots and leaves.

Instead of living with weeds, some homeowners are choosing to tear out lawns and put in indigenous plants to attract pollinators and other wildlife. But it takes time for society to adopt new views and front yards can be polarizing.

“You can’t go from zero to hippie in a day. People need realistic goals,” says Carpinone.

Whether someone rents, owns or only has access to shared green spaces, Shaina Rico, founder of The Generation Ground, an Austin-based organization helping farmers launch regenerative businesses, feels everyone must “take ownership of our green spaces. If you are not the one managing the land, ask questions of those

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that are. What are we doing to support the soil biology? Can we achieve the goal without using chemicals? How can we increase soil organic matter?”

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Greener Communities Concerned citizens are asking local governments and school districts to eliminate chemical turf management protocols at parks and schools. Nonprofit campaigns such as Beyond Pesticides, Non Toxic Communities and Herbicide-Free Campus can sometimes send a spokesperson and provide ample data to overcome common objections. “We can show that organic is viable and economical. Organic systems end up reducing costs over time,” says Jay Feldman, who helps install community pilot sites.

Transitioning to organic practices requires a focus on soil health, building up microbial life and organic matter, understanding the ecosystem and creating a balanced ecology. Once in place, it’s a functioning system that doesn’t need much management.

“You can have a beautiful, organic, green lawn that’s safe for all living things,” says Carpinone.

Julie Peterson writes about wellness and environmental issues from rural Wisconsin. Reach her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

Make a Difference Offset climate change and improve health for people and the planet by reaching out to the community or finding helpful experts to assist with local efforts.

Non Toxic Communities (NonToxicCommunities.com) offers resources to create healthier schools, lawns and landscapes throughout the country.

Beyond Pesticides (BeyondPesticides.org) has a database of pest management and lawn service companies that don’t use dangerous pesticides, lawn signs for the organic yard and a sign-up for The Action of the Week to contact elected officials about current issues.

The Integrated Pest Management Institute of North America (ipminstitute.org) provides low-risk pest management solutions for farms, greenhouses, facilities and homes.

Herbicide-Free Campus (HerbicideFreeCampus.org) is working to transition every campus in the country to organic.

The Great Healthy Yard Project (tghyp.com/downloads) has downloads on how to grow without gunk and encouraging others to do the same.

Photo courtesy of The Morton Arboretum

Morton Arboretum Chicago Regional Tree Census The Morton Arboretum, an internationally recognized outdoor tree museum and tree research center located in Lisle, is launching the 2020 Chicago Regional Tree Census. This scientific project to count and assess the state of trees across the seven-county Chicago region will guide tree planting and care, and inform scientific research about urban trees. Combined with the data from a similar study conducted in 2010, the study, that began last month and will continue through October, will provide scientists with an important baseline of change in the region’s trees for future research.

Crews from the Davey Resource Group will visit 1,600 sample plots that were also surveyed in 2010 on public and private property. The Morton Arboretum is requesting cooperation from residents and property owners in allowing access.

Nicole Cavender, Ph.D., vice president of science and conservation, says, “Chicago’s regional urban forest provides many benefits, and is a critical part of our community infrastructure, just like roads and storm sewers, but it needs attention.”

She notes that the region’s current tree coverage ranges from 3 percent to 66 percent, which points to inequities across communities. “There is work to do to make the Chicago region more verdant, livable and resilient, and the census will provide critical insights into how we get there,” Cavender adds.

As the champion of trees, the arboretum is committed to scientifically informed action, locally and globally, and encouraging the planting and conservation of trees for a greener, healthier and more beautiful world.

For more information, visit MortonArb.org.

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Aphid Lady Beetle Cutline: A lady beetle helps manage these aphids, a common insect pest, naturally by eating them.

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Safely Manage Insect Pests IN THE GARDEN

by Melinda Myers

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e plant and tend our garden hoping to enjoy a bountiful harvest and beautiful blooms.

But despite proper planning and planting, insects can move in and wreak havoc on the garden. Yet we can manage problem pests without harming the pollinators that are so important. Monitor the garden throughout the summer to watch the plants grow, making periodic harvests and discovering insect pests while the populations are small and much easier to manage.

Assess the care the plants need to thrive.

Make sure to water thoroughly and only when needed. Consider mulching the soil with shredded leaves, evergreen needles or other organic material to conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, suppress weeds and improve the soil as they decompose.

Only fertilize if needed. Over-fertilization, especially with high nitrogen and fast-release products, can stimulate lush, succulent growth that is more susceptible to insect damage. Let the plants, not the fertilizer label, be our guide. Pale plants and 40

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those not performing as expected may need a nutrient boost. Consider a low-nitrogen, slow-release fertilizer that won’t stimulate lush, succulent growth or damage the plants when the weather is hot and dry.

Tolerate a bit of damage and wait for the songbirds and beneficial insects, like lady beetles and green lacewings, to manage the pests, or consider using an eco-friendly control product. Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI)-certified Summit Year-Round Spray Oil can be applied to garden plants during the growing season to manage insects such as aphids, mites, adelgids, scale, leafhoppers and whiteflies. Horticultural oils have been used for many years because they are lowrisk and effective against a variety of pests.

They kill insects by blocking the air holes through which they breathe. This makes them effective against all stages of the inLeafhopper Photo cutline: Lightweight horticulture oil can be applied to garden plants during the growing season to manage insects like these leafhoppers.

sect’s development, from egg through adult.

The oil must contact the insect to be effective. If a beneficial insect lands on a treated plant, it will not be injured.

Avoid treating plants when bees and other beneficial insects are present, so as to not accidentally spray them with the oil.

YRSO horticulture oil (Summit ResponsibleSolutions.com) can also help reduce the incidence and spread of aphid-transmitted viruses. It interferes with insect feeding, which helps reduce the transmission of the virus by the insect.

Lightweight horticulture oils have a minimal waiting period between the last application and harvest. Always check the label before using any product, whether organic, natural or synthetic. There is valuable information on the label, including application rates and directions to obtain the best results.

Horticulture oils can also help in managing powdery mildew on plants like bee balm, phlox, peonies and cucumbers. Some can be applied when plants are dormant to smother and kill overwintering mites and aphids, as well as egg masses of pests like the gypsy moth.

Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening. She is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms. For more information, visit MelindaMyers.com.

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adult, ready to fly and mate. Adult butterflies do pollinate plants, although Taron says bees are much better pollinators.

Plentiful Species

Enjoy Beautiful Butterflies in Our Own Backyards Monarch

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oug Taron, chief curator of the Chicago Academy of Sciences, (NatureMuseum.org) says he wouldn’t want to imagine a world without butterflies because they are so beautiful, but butterflies also play an important role in the food chain. “They provide important nutrients to the ecosystem,” says Taron, who founded the Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Network (bly.org) in 1987. Today, volunteers monitor butterfly populations at more than 150 natural sites in the state.

More than 30 years of data is showing butterfly numbers in general are declining in the region covered by the network. That means fewer caterpillars and less food for other native animals. Predators of butterflies at the adult, caterpillar (larva) and egg stage include birds, frogs, dragonflies and Red Admiral

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snakes. Caterpillars are an important food source for adult birds to feed their young in summer.

“Adults are the most noticeable part of the butterfly life cycle, but only account for a small part of the insect’s life span,” Taron says. Adult males and females fly, feed and mate. The female lays eggs on a host plant which will be eaten by caterpillars after the eggs hatch.

Some butterfly species require specific plants for caterpillars to get nourishment.

“Most people know monarch caterpillars will only eat milkweeds,” Taron says. The monarch egg is about half the size of a sesame seed; a few weeks after it hatches, the caterpillar is already one inch long. When fully grown, it hardens into a chrysalis, or cocoon, and eventually emerge as a winged Cabbage White

The most common butterflies that can be found in yards and even the city have generalized tastes during the caterpillar stage.

The cabbage white, which is not native, eats leaves of broccoli, cabbage and kale. A vegetable gardener likely will see cabbage whites in the yard.

One of the most common native butterflies in the Chicago region is the red admiral, with a striking black, white and orange wing pattern. Its caterpillar eats plants in the nettle family, including stinging nettles, which Taron notes proliferate along a Fox River trail near his Elgin home.

“You see red admirals there all the time in summer,” he says.

Taron says red admirals seen in the Loop are likely eating an inconspicuous member of the nettle family called pellitory. Adults sip the nectar, while caterpillars munch on the plants. Red admiral adults also sip on nectar of tree sap and even bird droppings, as well as native asters and goldenrod.

Another common butterfly species seen in yards in summer is the black swallowtail. Its black wings are marked with yellow, blue, orange and red. The caterpillars feed on members of the carrot family, including non-native Queen Anne’s lace, which was brought to the U.S. from Europe, and the Midwest native golden Alexander, which grows in prairies and sunny suburban gardens. They also lay eggs on the leaves of carrots, parsley and dill.

Tiger swallowtails are also fairly common in neighborhoods where their host plants of ash, poplar and back cherry trees Viceroy

grow. The male tiger swallowtail is yellow Citizen scientists have begun hand-rearing with black “tiger stripes” on the front wings. BUTTERFLY RESOURCES monarchs hoping to save them, but Taron

Another common yard species is the and Pelton say that can be harmful in Learn to identify common butterflies and painted lady, with buff-colored upper wings ways to attract them to yards with these some cases. “When raising indoors, you’re and black tips marked with white spots on making them more prone to disease,” Taron resources. the front wings. Painted ladies have been explains. “There have been studies showing FieldGuides.FieldMuseum.org/sites/default/ known to lay eggs on up to 100 species that monarchs reared indoors are less fit files/rapid-color-guides-pdfs/butterflyguide_ of plants. The caterpillars especially like than those that grew up naturally.” thistles, and adults sip nectar from thistles, new.pdf Pelton agrees. “Rearing is not a conas well as blazing star and ironweed, two servation strategy; it’s more of a personal, NatureMuseum.org/the-museum/blog/6-comnative prairie plants. Painted ladies travel educational aspect,” she says. “We highly mon-butterflies-you-ll-see-in-chicago-parkslong distances migrating from warmer discourage people buying monarchs that climes when spring arrives. This butterfly’s and-gardens are commercially reared.” The Xerces travels are not the same as the monarchs’, inaturalist.org/guides/3629 Society does advocate growing milkweed which involve an annual two-way migrato help the monarchs. “But make sure you tion to specific wintering grounds.

Richard-Seaman.com/arthropods/usa/buttersource them from growers who don’t use

Sometimes the monarch is confused flies/illinois/index.html insecticides,” Pelton says. “The milkweed with the almost identical viceroy, which preyou buy at a big box store could have damfers wetter habitats and feeds as a caterpillar aging level of pesticides.” on willow, aspen and cottonwood trees. This butterfly has a black

Avoiding pesticides in general helps butterflies. “Be tolerant line across its wings that the monarch does not. It’s called a “mimic of a lawn that has things other than just grass growing in it,” says butterfly” because birds don’t like the taste of adult monarchs, and Taron. The violets growing in his lawn attract great spangled fritwhen they see a viceroy, they avoid eating it. illaries. He suggests planting nectar sources for butterflies. “Some great nectar sources include purple coneflower, black-eyed Susan, Conservation Issues New England aster and blazing star. These species are all native Monarch numbers have been declining overall, according to Emma and good nectar producers and they bloom at different times of the Pelton, a conservation biologist for the Xerces Society for Inverteyear.” He notes that butterfly houses don’t offer much to the insects. brate Conservation (Xerces.org), but based on the observations of

Taron also works with state-threatened and endangered the Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Network, they seem to be stable butterfly species that require specific habitats which are rare in the in our state, Taron says. The Society studies the eastern populations region. For example, he raises Baltimore checkerspot caterpillars that winter in California and the western populations that winter and releases them into restored ecosystems that can provide what in Mexico. the butterflies need.

Since the 1990s, numbers of monarchs in the eastern pop Pelton agrees that carefully planned and organized captive ulation have declined 70 to 80 percent, Pelton says, and western breeding programs for rare butterflies can be an important tool populations are doing even worse. The Monarch Joint Venture Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program, (MonarchJointVenture.org/ in conserving them. “But that is not the current situation with the monarchs,” she says. “Monarchs don’t need our help growing up; mjvprograms/science/immp) gathers data from not only high-qualwe can help the most by making sure there’s sufficient habitat for ity sites, but also including agricultural lands, to get a broader them.” picture of the insect’s population.

Reasons for the decline include pesticide use, habitat loss and climate change, according to the Xerces Society, which is one of the groups that petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to give the monarch protection under the Endangered Species Act. Black Swallowtail Caterpillar

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

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

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MY SHELTER PETS ARE

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Earth-Friendly Pets LOGAN RYAN WITH LEO AND JULIUS: ADOPTED 2014 AND 2018.

They’re a little bit of a lot of things, but they’re all pure love.

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The Earth laughs in flowers. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Our Animals Can Go Green, Too

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lthough cats and dogs don’t require much more than food, a cozy napping spot and human attention, U.S. pet owners spent $95.7 billion last year on their furry companions, according to the 2019 National Pet Owners Survey Statistics produced by the American Pet Products Association. That’s a lot of products, all of which require packaging, shipping, shopping, consumption and waste that the environment must bear.

Finding eco-friendly alternatives is key to having a pet that doesn’t inadvertently harm the planet.

and leach harmful substances into the pet.

Purchase toys that have minimal packaging and remember that it won’t be any fun to play with if it is constantly stuck under the furniture or falls to pieces during the first roughhouse session.

Soft toys can be salvaged. Tie them in knots, sew them together or braid them into tug toys. Make soft or tug toys by upcycling old towels or T-shirts. Stuff some catnip in an old sock and let the playing begin. Cats can have as much fun with a paper bag as with an expensive toy.

Consider simplicity.

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Pet toys can be costly to the wallet and the environment. Dogs can destroy flimsy items in seconds and the growing number of cat toys under the couch is money out the window. When choosing a toy, consider the pet’s play style. Look for non-toxic natural fiber, recycled, upcycled and locally sourced products. Reject plastic and other toxic materials that degrade 44

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Many chemicals and pharmaceuticals can be replaced with simple, natural products.

Essential-oil-based insect repellants are safer for pets and people. Apple cider vinegar contains nutrients, vitamins, minerals and enzymes that can be helpful for the treatment of allergies, urinary tract problems, hot spots, dandruff, ear discharge, eczema and stiff joints in dogs, according to

Organic Pet Digest. Dr. Marc Smith, a veterinarian at Natchez Trace Veterinary Services, in Nashville, advises, “Apple cider vinegar is a good source of potassium and has excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties to boost the immune system.”

A veterinarian trained in traditional Chinese veterinary medicine can often provide natural treatments and preventatives using herbs, essential oils and other natural substances.

Find such a practitioner at tcvm.com.

Green Grooming

Taking a bath in chemicals seems wrong for both humans and pets. Eco-friendly alternatives are available. “We use shampoos without chemicals, preservatives or phosphates,” says Kim Molnar, owner of Salon Fido LLC, in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. “It keeps the dog from inhaling or absorbing hazardous chemicals and keeps the same from washing down the drain.”

Natural Nourishment

A quality diet is good for the health of pets and the Earth. Many companies use local ingredients, sustainable manufacturing and recyclable packaging. Avoid artificial dyes, preservatives, fillers and chemicals.

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 56 million cats and 50 million dogs in the U.S. were overweight or obese in 2018. Judicious feeding will trim a pet’s waistline and reduce the amount of packaging and bodily waste a pet produces.

“You can reduce the number of products you need by sharing your food with pets. Saving whole-food leftovers reduces waste and helps move pets away from processed food,” says Molnar. “There’s so much common sense involved. Feed them food.” Dogs love cooked sweet potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, broccoli and eggs. Cats can have cooked eggs, rice, spinach, pumpkin, salmon and chicken. Be aware of which foods are unsafe for pets. Some examples include onions, chocolate, bones, avocado and grapes.

Pooper Scoopers

Poop happens. Clean it up right. Kitty’s litter can be nontoxic and kept fresh with regular scooping. Picking up after the pup keeps green spaces clean and limits excess nutrients going to waterways. “If your dog is harboring any type of intestinal parasites such as hookworms, roundworms or whipworms, then the eggs of those parasites can be present in poo and spread worms to other dogs and people,” says Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ, in Greeley, Colorado.

Dogs and cats may seem to tread lightly on the Earth, but their carbon footprint can be heavy. Help them get green by evaluating what they consume and getting them in step with Mother Nature.

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CALENDAR 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.

TUESDAY, JULY 14

Call First: Events or services may be cancelled, postponed or are now offered online.

Call and check websites for up-to-date information.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15- to 20-min informational session: Pond Life. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov.

More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

Free Remote Healing Session: Chakra Cleansing, Enlivening and Balancing Treatment – Wednesdays, July 1-29. 7-7:30pm. With Jim Lal-Tabak of Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute SC. Treatment incorporates the wisdom ayurveda, yoga and meditation, quantum physics and essential oils. Treatment is open to all and all you have to do is be present and have the intention to receive. Zoom meeting: Tinyurl.com/ya243ewv. Meeting ID: 327 662 2527.

Password: 995432. For more info: 224-714-9593 or BodyMindMedicine.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 2 ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15to 20-min informational session: Beaver Tales. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@ usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

SATURDAY, JULY 4 Independence Day

SUNDAY, JULY 5

Guru Purnima (Hinduism) Dharma Day Back to Health Virtual Kick-Off Meeting with Get Fit EGV – 4:30-5:15pm. Kick-off July with Coach Rowena Zbiubla on our group Zoom call. An online 12-wk accountability program beginning on July 6 designed to help get you back to a healthier lifestyle. Designed to help you with breaking old habits and establishing new ones as we prepare ourselves for a healthier lifestyle. $65/mo. Link to Zoom meeting will be sent out to those that register.

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TUESDAY, JULY 7 ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15- to 20-min informational session: Dragonflies aka Mosquito Hawks. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

Go Green Highland Park Virtual Meeting – 7pm.

Email before 5pm on July 7 to receive the link and password to join the meeting. If you can’t join us, and are interested in helping plan summer activities, please email. Register: gghpinfo@gmail.com.

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ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15- to 20-min informational session: The Skinny on Mammals. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15to 20-min informational session: Coyote Call. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@ usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8

THURSDAY, JULY 16

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.

ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15- to 20-min informational session: The Life of a Butterfly. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15- to 20-min informational session: Prairie Detectives. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@ usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

Ins & Outs of Foam Rolling – 7-7:30pm. Join us for this fun, free, 30-min interactive, demonstrative workshop to learn how to foam roll correctly and modify if necessary; why you would foam roll and when to foam roll. You will have your choice of joining us live and in-person or attend via a Zoom link.

In-person registration limited. Free. Physical Therapy Advantage, PC, 35 S Randall Rd, North Aurora.

Register: 630-892-8003 or PTAdvantagepc.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 9 Reiki Level 1 on Zoom – July 9-10. 9am-12pm.

In-person attunement July 9, 1-4pm. Get attuned to reiki which enables you to become a channel for this healing energy. Also start a 21-day energetic cleanse that moves through your chakras cleaning and releasing bound energy. $150. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130.

ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

ONLINE: Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15- to 20-min informational session: Buzzing about the Prairie. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

SATURDAY, JULY 11 Harnessing Color Energy on Zoom – July 11-12.

9am-4:30pm. Dougall Fraser, a color intuitive, will conduct a two-day, in-depth and interactive journey into the world of color energy. CEUs available. You will be emailed a link after registration to participate in the Zoom class. $295. For more info & registration: InfinityFoundation.org.

ONLINE Peace of Mind Meditation Retreat: Mantra, Meditation and Inspiration – 10am-4pm.

Beginner-friendly. Morning sessions focus on increasing our understanding and practice of mantra meditation. Afternoon sessions explore the development of Buddhist faith and inspiration. With Kadampa Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Zamling, Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago. $20/morning or afternoon, $35/full day. MeditateInChicago.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 17 Virtual Intimacy Retreat for Couples – July 17-19. Create magic in your relationship! Live, experiential workshop via Zoom. Led by Diana & Richard Daffner, authors of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples. Homeplay assignments break up screen time. On Zoom. Add’l dates: 941-349-6804 or IntimacyRetreats.com.

Beginning Zen Shiatsu – July 17-19 & 24-26.

7-10pm, Fri; 9am-4pm, Sat & Sun. Learn how to give a basic 1-hr shiatsu treatment that you can share with friends and family. This course is a stand-alone offering, and also is the first 30 hrs of our complete shiatsu certification programs. $450 plus books.

Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston.

ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 18 Nelson Mandela Int’l Day

Reiki Level 1 Certification – 9am-6pm. Be introduced to the practice and energy of reiki, its definition, history and principles. Learn all components of a reiki session. Larn all hand positions and receive a certificate upon completion, along with a comprehensive reiki book and a soul energy reiki 1 manual. $150. Soul Energy online; virtual class with an in-person future follow-up. Pre-registration required

by July 17: 773-609-3466 or SoulEnergyWeb.com.

MONDAY, JULY 20 Sasgehhgo-nah – Moon of Long Daylight

TUESDAY, JULY 21 ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15- to 20-min informational session: The Prairie Tree. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@ usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

Hacking Your Health Meetup: 5 Steps to Healing Inflammation – 6:30-7:30pm. Join us on Zoom or on a local patio. We will be discussing tips for improving health using wellness strategies with 5 lifestyle tips to help reduce inflammation in the body creating self-healing. Free. More info: 773-234-6636 or Tinyurl.com/y75u977v.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 22

SUNDAY, JULY 26

ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15to 20-min informational session: Moth Quest. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@ usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

Crystal Academy Online Workshop – 2-3:30pm.

With Janel. Register, The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center: 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 23

Plantar Fascitis Workshop – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn: common signs and symptoms of plantar fasciitis; daily modifications and changes; 3-4 exercises to begin daily. You will have your choice of joining us live and in-person or attend via a Zoom link.

In-person registration limited to the 8 people. Free.

Physical Therapy Advantage, PC, 35 S Randall Rd, North Aurora. Register: 630-892-8003 or PTAdvantagepc.com.

ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15- to 20-min informational session: Bird’s the Word. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@ usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

SATURDAY, JULY 25 Reiki Level 2 Certification – 9am-6pm. Pre-requisite: Reiki 1 Certification. Learn the first 3 reiki symbols, distance reiki, how to become a reiki practitioner and business considerations. Practice using the symbols and receive a certificate upon completion, along with a comprehensive reiki book and a soul energy reiki 2 manual. $225. Soul Energy online; a virtual class with an in-person future follow-up. Pre-registration required by July 21: 773-609-3466 or SoulEnergyWeb.com.

Astrology: Reading the Houses in Reverse: The Soul’s Process of Reincarnation – 2-5pm. With Lin Ewing. A way to understand the soul’s karmic, reincarnational issues shown in the chart by following the journey going through conception, birth, maturity, death and the return to spirit in order to understand the soul’s purpose in the incarnation designated through the template of the birth chart. Workshop online and in person (6 person limit). $55, $45 y July 18. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535.

HolisticCenterChicago.com.

MONDAY, JULY 27

TUESDAY, JULY 28 ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15- to

20-min informational session: Prairie Stories Chalk Art. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_ RSVP@usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15- to 20-min informational session: The Skinny on Mammals. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

Virtual Reiki Relaxation Hour – 7-8pm. Shake off the stress of the day in a natural and healthy way with reiki. Relax even deeper with a guided reiki meditation (which you can use at home to bring peace to your daily life). Experience distance reiki along with the meditation. A great opportunity to check out what a reiki distance session would be

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THURSDAY, JULY 30

Eid Ul-Adha begins at sundown (Islam) ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15- to 20-min informational session: Fun with Fossils. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@ usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

plan ahead FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 Virtual Intimacy Retreat for Couples – Aug 7-9. Create magic in your relationship! Live, experiential workshop via Zoom. Led by Diana & Richard Daffner, authors of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples. Homeplay assignments break up screen time. On Zoom. Add’l dates: 941-349-6804 or IntimacyRetreats.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 Embracing Spiritual Keys on Zoom – Aug 8-9.

9am-4:30pm. Gary Renard, will share his teachings with stories and humor that strengthen the spiritual and Divine connection with 3 keys: forgiveness, gratitude and love. CEUs available. You will be emailed a link after registration to participate in the Zoom class. $295. For more info & registration: 847-831-8828 or InfinityFoundation.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Virtual Intimacy Retreat for Couples – Sept 11-13. Create magic in your relationship! Live, experiential workshop via Zoom. Led by Diana & Richard Daffner, authors of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples. Home-play assignments break up screen time. On Zoom. Add’l dates: 941-349-6804 or IntimacyRetreats.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 Virtual Intimacy Retreat for Couples – Oct 23-25. Create magic in your relationship! Live, experiential workshop via Zoom. Led by Diana & Richard Daffner, authors of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples. Home-play assignments break up screen time. On Zoom. Add’l dates: 941-349-6804 or IntimacyRetreats.com.

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On Zoom. CalandraAcupuncture.com.

Trinity Health Freedom Expo – Oct 24-25. Health experts, innovative natural products and services, and healthcare legislation. 45 presenters and more than 100 exhibitors, notable speakers include Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, Dr. Todd Frisch, Erin Elizabeth and Robert Scott Bell. $30/day, $50/weekend; The George Noory Reception is $50 additional.

Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park. Register: 888-658-3976 or TrinityHealthFreedomExpo.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Virtual Intimacy Retreat for Couples – November 20-22. Create magic in your relationship! Live, experiential workshop via Zoom. Led by Diana & Richard Daffner, authors of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples. Home-play assignments break up screen time. On Zoom. Add’l dates: 941-349-6804 or IntimacyRetreats.com.

ongoing events To ensure we keep our community calendar current, ongoing events must be resubmitted each month.

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.

Check Online: Check the NA Online Calendar and Directory for many updates and new online events and workshops.

MONTHLY SPECIAL OFFERS ONLINE: Christian Science Lectures – During COVID-19 all Christian Science Lectures have moved online. Everyday you’ll find several events happening live as well pre-recorded presentations you can watch anytime. Cultivate your spiritual practice and get ideas and inspiration to stay calm, safe and healthy. CSMetroChicago.org.

ONLINE: Free Crisis Health Coaching – With the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, Inc and the Institute for Functional Medicine. This amazing community of health coaches is giving back during this extraordinary time of need by offering free health coaching services. More info: bit.ly/FMCHC_Gives_Back.

ONLINE: Moon Membership with Heather Faun Basl – Join our moon membership and receive your special message. Each package receives 1-2 messages a month following the full or new moon. Quantity depends on the package you choose. These messages come from mini-readings which use light and playful energy. Members are first to receive promotions and sales. 630-210-8688. Heather@HeatherFaunBasl. com. HeatherFaunBasl.com.

Remote Healing with Heather Faun Basl – Schedule a 15-min phone call with Heather to decide your focus area to promote healing and overall well-being.

She will meditate and perform remote healing to clear/adjust your energy frequency so the body can heal and keep you healthy. Raising your vibration is the best vaccination. 630-210-8688. Heather@ HeatherFaunBasl.com. HeatherFaunBasl.com.

WEEKLY Summer 2020 Virtual Visual Art & Digital Media Classes – July 6-Aug 13. Schedule: Mon-Thurs, 11am-1pm & 2-4pm. BRAC is pleased to present five Visual Art, two Digital Media classes and our signature TPS+2.0 (teens plus young adults) Project Studio. More info & registration: BronxRiverArt.org.

SUNDAY

ONLINE Time to Dance: Ballet – 10:30am.

Also 1:30pm, Tues. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. Via Zoom. To register: DanceForJoy16@gmail.com or CBG-Institute.org.

TUESDAY ONLINE Yoga with Lisa – 10am. Heaven Meets

Earth, 2746 Central St, Evanston. 847-475-1500.

HeavenMeetsEarthYoga.com.

ONLINE Time to Dance: Ballet – 1:30pm.

Also 10:30am, Sun. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. Via Zoom. To register: DanceForJoy16@gmail.com or CBG-Institute.org.

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

Check our Facebook page for updates. Facebook. com/greendrinkslibertyville.

ONLINE Hacking Your Health Meetup– 6:30-

8pm. 3rd Tues. With Tiffany Hinton. Let’s get together to expand our knowledge of living a healthy life, using integrative wellness. Features an expert speaker on topics current to our health landscape.

We can share recipes, have events at local health restaurants and learn more to raise healthier children.

Free. Purple Sprout Cafe and Juice Bar: Meetup. com/Hacking-Your-Health-Meetup.

ONLINE Guided Meditation for Inner Balance & Quieting the Mind – 6:50-8:10pm. 3rd Tue. With Ellen Radha Katz. Donation. Via Zoom. Register: Meetup.com/Inner-Balance-Meditation.

ONLINE Clutter Clearing for a New Start – 7-9pm. Course available on Zoom. Discover how to easily and purposely declutter your home until it is filled with what is truly essential to you. CEUs available. You will be emailed a link after registration to participate in the Zoom class. $95. For more info & registration: InfinityFoundation.org.

WEDNESDAY ONLINE Inspiring Solutions for a Challenging

World – 11am-12:15pm. Meditation and modern Buddhism. Overcome negative thinking and emotions, strengthen your mind, and stay inspired in daily life using profound Buddhist psychology and simple, effective meditations you can incorporate in everyday life. No previous experience necessary.

With Kadampa Buddhist monk Gen Zamling. Donation. MeditateInChicago.org/sunday.

ONLINE 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 a 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.

ONLINE Yoga Basics with Jenny – 11am.

Also held 9:30am, Wed & Fri. Heaven Meets Earth, 2746 Central St, Evanston. 847-475-1500.

HeavenMeetsEarthYoga.com.

MONDAY Sentinel Watch 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.

ONLINE Light School – 10-11:15am. Weekly

gathering with Heather Faun Basl on various spiritual topics and subjects. Have tea with Heather and expand your soul. Love donation. RSVP: HeatherFaunBasl.com.

ONLINE Prayer Meeting – Informal online weekly gatherings on Wednesdays with inspirational readings, song, prayer and time to share healings and inspiration. Meetings sponsored by more than 24 locations of Churches of Christ, Scientist in the metro Chicago region. Free. Log-on info & times: CSMetrochicago.org.

Ravinia Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 28. 7-8am, priority shopping; 8am-1pm, general public. Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park. RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.

Green City Market: Lincoln Park – Thru Oct. 7am-1pm. South end of Lincoln Park, N Clark St & N Lincoln Ave, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org.

ONLINE Body & Brain Tai Chi Class – 7:30-

8:30am; 10-11am; 6-7pm. Additional classes held daily; see website for times. After a short set of warm up exercises, get into meridian stretching (to improve circulation, strength and flexibility, and relax the mind) and then go into Body & Brain style tai chi called DahnMuDo. We stream all classes live on Zoom. Info & to register: 847-362-2724, Libertyville@BodyNBrain.com, BodyNBrain.com/ libertyville.

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ONLINE CBD/Hemp Presentation – 10am.

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

Zoom.us/j/6303093409.

ONLINE Self-Shiatsu for Stress Relief and

Emotional Well-Being – 10am. With Steve Rogne.

Learn and practice methods for pain relief; emotional stress relief; and connecting with the capacity for self-healing and hope. Includes Q&A about self-shiatsu techniques for any particular problems individuals may be facing. Free. Via Zoom. Register: ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

ONLINE Mindfulness Adjustments for the Pandemic – 10-10:30am. With Vacation of the Mind. Free mindfulness webinar series for HR Specialists, Leaders and Management. Will discuss best practices for handling employee production, communication issues, lifestyle changes and more. Workplace wellness topics highlighted.

VacationOfTheMind.com/webinar.

Green Drinks McHenry County – 5-7pm.

1st Wed. Check our website for updates.

GreenDrinks.org/IL/Crystal Lake.

ONLINE Transform Your Mind, Transform

Your Life – June 3-24. 7:30-8:30pm. Overcome negative thinking and emotions, strengthen your mind, and stay inspired in daily life using profound Buddhist psychology and simple, effective meditations you can incorporate in everyday life. Taught

by Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Zamling. Includes guided meditations, practical instruction and interactive Q&A via livestream chat. No previous experience necessary. $12/person. MeditateInChicago.org.

ONLINE Let’s Talk CBD/CBG Oil: The Ther-

apeutic Benefits and Business Opportunity – 8pm.

Learn how to become part of this revolution in health. Hop online to learn more about this workfrom-home business opportunity. We will present a brief 15-min overview. RSVP: 630-309-3409.

Meeting ID: 630-309-3409. Zoom.US.

THURSDAY ONLINE Time to Dance: Modern – 1:30pm.

Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. Via Zoom. To register: DanceForJoy16@gmail.com or CBG-Institute.org.

ONLINE Goddess Social – 4-5pm. Dedicated to helping women connect and remember their inner goddess. Attendees are encouraged to sip on their favorite cocktail as they converse and get an oracle message from Basl. Love donation. RSVP: HeatherFaunBasl.com.

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FRIDAY ONLINE Free Guided Meditation and Mind-

fulness Discussion – 3-3:30pm. Talk about some of the current challenges facing our daily habits and routine such as isolation, calming anxiety and fear, stress reduction, scarcity mindset and re-balancing life in the new norm. We will provide tools and techniques for combating short- and long-term stress, reducing anxiety and calming fear. Includes a10-min guided meditation. Facebook.com/groups/ VacationOfTheMind.

SATURDAY Green City Market: Lincoln Park – Thru Oct. 7am-1pm. South end of Lincoln Park, N Clark St & N Lincoln Ave, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org.

Palatine Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 7am-1pm.

To view the guidelines and procedures established by the Farmers’ Market due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic please visit the website. Palatine Train Station Parking Lot, directly east of the Palatine Train Station. Palatine.il.us/663/Farmers-Market.

Evanston Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov 7. 7:30am1pm. This year’s market has been redesigned to accommodate all of the procedures needed to secure the market during the pandemic. See website for more info. Intersection of University Pl & Oak Ave, just east of East Railroad Ave, Evqanston. EvanstonFarmersMarkets.org.

Oak Park Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 7:30am1pm. Vendor stalls are moved from the usual Pilgrim Church parking lot site on Lake Street to nearby streets to allow room for safe social distancing and preorders offered via an online app as part of a pilot program. Oak-Park.us/our-community/oak-parkfarmers-market.

Glenview Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 24. 8am12pm. Wagner Farm’s Circle Dr, 1510 Wagner Rd, Glenview. GlenviewFarmersMarket.org.

Green City Market: West Loop – Thru Oct. 8am1pm. Bartleme Park, 115 S Sangamon St, Chicago.

GreenCityMarket.org.

Advanced Allergy Therapeutic Treatment – 9am1pm. Offering holistic, non-invasive, drug-free treatments to calm the sympathetic nervous system.

Taking all precautions to protect from COVID-19.

For an appt: 847-392-7901, MWAllergyRelief@ gmail.com or MidwestAllergyRelief.com.

ONLINE Body & Brain Basic Yoga Class –

9:30-10:30am & 2-3pm. After a short set of warm up exercises, get into meridian stretching, followed by core strengthening and breathing postures to accumulate energy. Then be guided in the practice of energy meditation. $20/class. Body & Brain Yoga and Tai Chi, 860 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville.

847-362-2724. BodyNBrain.com/libertyville.

Plant Chicago Outdoor Market – Thru Sept.

11am-3pm. Corner of 45th St & Marshfield Ave, Chicago. 773-847-5523. PlantChicago.org.

ONLINE Wine and Spirit – 6-7pm. Join us with a glass of wine as spirits give an upbeat message through Basl channeling loved ones. Love donation.

RSVP: HeatherFaunBasl.com.

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

AstrologicalDetails.com.

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

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

BOOKS THE GREAT COSMIC TEACHINGS OF JESUS OF NAZARETH – The one who does not live in God lives in his self-made world of sensations, thoughts, words and deeds; the small world of the human ego. Toll-Free: 844-576-0937. Gabriele-Publishing-House.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES YOUR LISTING CAN BE HERE – Visit Submit.

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

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DIGITAL 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 and a passion for digital marketing and business development. 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 Zoom, using LinkedIn and Facebook, plus meeting via the phone, as well as enjoy working both from your home and from the road throughout the metropolitan area. Previous relationship-based ad sales experience as well as digital marketing understanding and experience preferable. 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.

WHAT’S BETTER? – A job or expansive career at a 29-year established compassionate secondary medical lymphatic clinic? We are expanding locations and now accepting applications for LMT, CLT, Aesthetician, Concierge cleaning, Desk Management and Interns. We have a 2-4-week training orientation including strict Covid guidelines. Learn about us: Lymphatics.net.

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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. Certified NAET. Preferred MeiZen Provider. Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. 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 31.

ALLERGIES CALANDRA CENTER FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS

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

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 27.

BODY-CENTERED PSYCHOTHERAPY ERICA HORNTHAL, LCPC, BC-DMT Chicago Dance Therapy 847-848-0697 EricaHornthal.com

Life is experienced through movement and the body, mind and spirit are connected. The body holds all experiences and talking alone is not enough to release our emotional issues. Erica uses a combination of talk therapy and dance/movement therapy to help clients express what is often too deep for words.

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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 ads on pages 9 and 25.

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 46 years hands-on experience, 29 years as a licensed practitioner, 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 with RSVP.

COACHING & COUNSELING SUSAN CURRY

InteriorWerx 312-479-7893 Info@InteriorWerx.us InteriorWerx.us Feeling anxious or scared? Are you seeking solutions to regain emotional balance and clarity? Susan Curry of InteriorWerx can assist, using her intuitive energy coaching skills. 15-min complimentary phone consult available using promo MYFIRSTSESSION.

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.

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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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ONE MIND AND BODY CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

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

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DANCE FOR HEALTH TIME TO DANCE WITH 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 through ballet, modern and tap for adults 50+.

Dance is proven to have both physical and psychological benefits. Taught by dancer teachers Lisa Gold, Lynne Chervony Belsky, MD, and Lorraine Chase. See ad on page 21.

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

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

GYMS, FITNESS & ONLINE WORKOUTS GET FIT EGV

MEGAN SPILLMAN

708-275-0110 Megan@PeaceAndTidy.com • PeaceAndTidy.com

Rowena Dziubla, Owner 773-819-7459 • CoachRo@GetFitEGV.com Facebook | Instagram

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.

RX your workout at GET FIT EGV located at 1100 Nerge Rd, Ste 206 in Elk Grove Village. Group classes available 7 days a week: barbell/Olympic training, HIIT, bootcamp and more. We also offer ONLINE virtual coaching options for home workouts, see website for more info.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALIST RENEÉ S. BARASCH, LDHS

HEALTH & WELLNESS COACHING INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS STUDIO

316 Peterson Rd, Libertyville 60048 847-207-2034 DigestiveHealthSolutions.com

Heidi Smith, CINHC, CCWS, CMP 312-259-7585 HeidiSmith@IntegrativeWellnessStudio.net IntegrativeWellnessStudio.net

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 47.

Personalized health coaching programs to help you reach sustainable health for life through better nutrition and lifestyle changes. Areas of specialty include Celiac disease, autoimmune disorders, women’s health and weight management. Understanding.

Encouragement. Support. Accountability.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY 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 17.

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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 13.

ANDIE PEARSON, DMD

Essentially Pure Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 1535 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 108, Northbrook 847-983-3185 EssentiallyPureDental.com Holistic dentistry involves an awareness of care that relates to the entire person. We are a full-service practice using the most biocompatible dental options and laser dentistry (no numbing in most cases). Our services range from non-surgical gum care to mercury- and PBA-free restorations, crowns, bridges, partial and full dentures, children’s dentistry, braces, dental homeopathy and CranioSacral Therapy. See ad on page 11.

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 BIO-ENERGY CENTER

Kankakee Natural Foods BioEnergy Center 815-933-6236 KankakeeNaturalFoods.com Our BioEnergy Center brings together state-ofthe-art machines in one location for an integrative wellness experience. Our approach to healing meets each client’s unique needs through personalized testing and therapies. Come as you are, no appointment needed.

Kankakee Natural Foods Wellness under One Roof.

EPIGENETIC SIGNATURE MAPPING Wellness Empowered 2177 Shermer Rd, Northbrook 60062 847-963-6094 YourWellnessEmpowered.com

Every hair on our head contains valuable genetic information coded in DNA biomarkers. The Cell Well-Being hair profiler assesses for nutritional deficiencies, immune health and environmental toxins. Becoming aware of healthier lifestyle choices is crucial to repair damaged DNA. The scan includes a 1-hr consultation with a holistic practitioner to review your results and assist you on your wellness journey.

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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!

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.

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.

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 3.

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.

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

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

THE EDGAR CAYCE HOLISTIC CENTER AND BOOKSTORE

At Unity Northwest Church 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines 60016 847-299-6535 • AREChicagoCenter@gmail.com Full-service bookstore, Cayce remedies, spiritual growth study groups, monthly programs, workshops and holistic fairs, intuitive skills development training, knowledgeable seekers, intuitives, healers and more. Call for hours. See ad on page 21.

INFINITY FOUNDATION HEATHER FAUN BASL

Office locations: Chicago, Glenview, Naperville, Aurora 630-210-8688 Heather@HeatherFaunBasl.com HeatherFaunBasl.com Heather is an intuitive medium, healer and mentor. She holds workshops, retreats, certifications and shares fun social events monthly.

Her skills give her a strong connection which helps others learn to raise their own frequency. She helps you evolve. Get a reading or check out her programs on her website.

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.

1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park 60035 847-831-8828 • InfinityFoundation.org Offering all Courses for Life in personal, professional and spiritual growth and development on Zoom. Live on Zoom with recordings Dougall Fraser, Harnessing Color Energy, July 11-12; Gary Renard, Embracing Spiritual Keys, Aug 8-9. 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.

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NATURE CLASSES

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

THE RESILIENCY INSTITUTE

CARING MEDICAL REGENERATIVE MEDICINE CLINICS

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 online for our courses and certificate programs. Check our website for a schedule of events, classes, seed swaps, community celebrations, food security projects and more.

NATUROPATHIC CONSULTATION

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.

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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SOUND THERAPY HEALING WAVES SOUND THERAPY 1733 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago 60647 773-485-2935 Info@HealingWavesSoundTherapy.com HealingWavesSoundTherapy.com

Alternative emotional therapy using applied specific sound frequencies to release you from the weight of unwanted emotional burdens. Common emotions worked with are anxiety, fear, anger, depression, grief, worry, suicidal thoughts, stress and much more.

In-person and remote sessions are available.

LIGHT BEING WELLNESS

Arit Neter S Mery Maati (Aka Tchiya Amet) 8008 S Ellis Ave, Ste 2, Chicago 60619 773-571-1591 LightBeingWellness.com Light Being Wellness Center is the home of KemeTones Cosmic Sound Healing, HeruScopes 13 Month Kemetic Sidereal Astrology, TeaChiya Medicinal Salves and Wellness Products, and Ancient African Adorations (Devotional World Music of Ancient Kemet). See ad on page 31.

SOUL ENERGY

Mary Ellen Azzi 3323 N Pulaski, Chicago 60641 773-609-3466 SoulEnergyWeb.com Life is full of challenges but we can learn to flow with the continual changes. Receive a combination of vibrational sound therapy, meditation, reiki and other energy modalities to release the charged energies of these times. Offering private sessions, group sound journeys, and reiki classes by creating a virtual space that is kind, caring, supportive and safe.

THERMOGRAPHY AND THERMOMETRY SCANNING WELLNESS EMPOWERED

2177 Shermer Rd, Northbrook 60062 847-963-6094 YourWellnessEmpowered.com Whole Body Thermometry (WBT) is a gentle, painless testing method utilizing a radiation-free, infrared-scanning device which assesses and identifies which organs are struggling to regulate. Knowing which organ systems are stressed, enables us to take preventive actions to restore and maintain balanced organ function. This remarkable adjunct diagnostic device, enables us to see the contributing factors that often manifest long before symptoms of chronic illness appear. See ad on page 11.

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July 17-19 & 24-26, Fri 7-10pm, Sat/Sun 9am-4pm October 16-18, Fri 7-10pm, Sat/Sun 9am-4pm

10-Week Session September 16 - Nov 18, Wed, 7-10pm 5-Day Intensive Dec 14-17, Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm

Rooted in universal principles of change and balance, the study of Zen Shiatsu enriches your life while you learn to help others.

Learn to relieve aches and pains through acupressure and assisted stretching while also listening to the deeper messages our bodies have to tell us. Try an entry-level class and decide if our program is the one you’ve been looking for.

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Free Introductory Workshops July 8, Wednesday, 10am-12:30pm August 13, Thursday, 7:00-9:30pm To view more class times visit zenshiatsuchicago.org/schedule/

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