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t’s with some amazement that I start my November notes to you for this issue of Natural Awakenings Chicago. How did the seasons pass so quickly, again? I’m back to wearing socks and fleece, and sipping a cup of hot tea as fragrant pumpkin bread bakes in the kitchen while I’m here at the keyboard. We’re in that in-between season, enjoying peaceful days before the holidays gear up in earnest. It’s a perfect time to stop for reflection and express quiet gratitude for the gifts and experiences we’re been given this year. Each moment of our days weaves into our life’s tapestry and gives us some memories to be grateful for.

The sun was shining brightly today, and I took a walk around the yard to check on autumn’s progress. It’s been a bit of an odd fall, if you recall—we went from July-level temPeggy Malecki peratures and humidity to late-November temps in the span of about three days. As of today, we’ve pretty much stayed in the below average temperature zones and frost has taken its toll on what remained of the tomatoes, peppers and warm weather crops. Kale, arugula, oregano, sage and leafy greens are still going strong, I’m happy to report.

While things may seem quiet in the veggie garden, the perennials are preparing for winter, as stems die back and roots store up energy for the cold days ahead. Late-season goldenrods, toad lilies, asters and turtleheads continue their show of yellows, blues, pinks and whites that contrast markedly with the now-yellowed ferns. Prairie natives are filled with seed pods, ready to scatter in the wind (or feed overwintering birds). The trees are turning their glorious shades of red and gold as the sugars are reabsorbed for the winter, providing food for the trees and a delightful color show for us.

The squirrels were busy in the suntoad lily shine today, gathering acorns to store away for themselves and the next generation. An ever-thickening blanket of nature’s mulch, a.ka. oak and maple leaves, is piling in the garden beds to protect insects and plants alike throughout the coming cold. Yes, it’s the end of another growing season. And yet, we’re heading into a time of outward quiet and inner growth in anticipation of the warmer, longer days to come next March. Hidden within the appearance of my fall garden is the promise of a new year.

In this month of Thanksgiving and holiday preparations, we offer you several articles to enhance our overall wellness, to help us focus on gratefulness and to uplift our spirits as we head into the holidays. We’re in a time of abundant fall harvest, and this month’s issue overflows with recipes to help make the most of fall vegetables—perhaps with a new twist.

As the season progresses, I encourage you to continue to take in all that our corner of the natural world has to offer with gratefulness as we make the annual transition through late fall. And we’d love to hear from you via email (Editor@NAChicago.com) or on Facebook (@NAChicagoMagazine) or Twitter and Instagram (@NAChicago) to let us know what you are grateful for this November (and share a recipe or two as well).

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First Fall Harvest Dinner in Highland Park

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o celebrate its 40th anniversary, the “Taste of Ravinia Farmers Market” Fall Harvest Dinner will be held from 4 to 9 p.m., November 5, at the Bluegrass Restaurant, in Highland Park. Guest chef John Sherman, from Abigail’s American Bistro, in the Ravinia neighborhood of Highland Park, will create and prepare a delicious Fall Harvest Dinner.

The inaugural event will showcase more than 10 vendors from this year’s market.

Diners can meet the farmers and vendors between 6 and 7 p.m. to get to know them a little better while appreciating the bounty they provide. There’ll also be prizes, food baskets and more.

Cost is $35/full dinner buffet, $15/children 6 to 12, 5 and under free. Location: 1636 Old Deerfield Rd. To RSVP by Nov. 2 (required), call Ed Kugler at 847-561-1302. For more information, visit RaviniaFarmersMarket.org.

From Grief to Grace

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here are many areas of grief, including death, divorce, finances, relationship issues and both pet and job losses. To help, Billie Gray, a consultant with Miller-Gray Associates, will be conducting a support group class on the Grief Recovery Method, in Chicago, beginning November 6.

Developed more than 40 years ago, the Grief Recovery Method teaches specific tools to recover from loss and change Billie Gray with supportive guidance, and provides a safe environment where participants can begin to recover from their loss and ultimately lead a happier life.

The Grief Recovery Institute advises, “People say you have to let go and move on in your life, but they don’t tell you how. The Grief Recovery Method Support Group teaches you specific tools to recover from loss and change with supportive guidance.”

For more information including time and location and to register, call 773-251-6917 or email Miller-Gray@aol.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

Alexander and Newell on Living in A Mindful Universe

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ben Alexander and Karen Newell, innovators in the emerging field of brainwave entrainment, will present Sound Healing Journey from 7 to 9 p.m., November 9, at the Infinity Foundation, in Highland Park. Participants will listen to and absorb the benefits from audio meditations, followed by sharing and Q&A.

Alexander and Newell will continue the journey with a dayEben Alexander long workshop, Living in a Mindful Universe, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., November 10, for illuminating insights, discussions and experiential explorations through sound meditations and heart activation. Alexander will share his theories of the mechanism that connect consciousness with the physical world; science supporting reality of the spiritual world.

Cost is $45 for Nov. 9 and $115 for Nov. 10. Location: 1280 Old Skokie Rd., Highland Park.

For more information and registration, visit InfinityFoundation.org. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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arah Karnes is a life changes coach and Midwest coordinator for the Way of the Heart trainings in Chicago who helps her clients reclaim their energy and change their world. She is offering Laser De-stress sessions from 12:30 to 3 p.m., November 10, and 4 to 5:30 p.m., November 25, at Inner Balance, in Northbrook.

“This is a mini-session of energy work from the Way of the Heart Sarah Karnes integration process, which honors where you are and releases emotional and mental obstacles so you can move more easily toward where you want to be. It will ease emotional imprints, shift mindset and give clients a compassionate and empowering attitude adjustment,” says Karnes. Participants will quickly transform old fears, beliefs and patterns to access the freedom, strength and confidence to make the changes they really want.

Daniel Goodenough, author of Caravan of Remembering, a Road Map for Experiencing the Awakening of Your Life Mission, will be conducting The Way of the Heart training sessions on February 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24, 2019, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, in Northbrook.

Cost is $15 for 15 minutes. Location: 350 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook; Preregister (required) at SarahDKarnes.com. For more information, call 262-745-8362. See ad on page 37.

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Manifest the Life You Desire

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r. Funda Kahn is conducting a two-day workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., December 1 and 2, in Chicago, to provide participants with tools such as sleep hypnosis and self-hypnosis to change old belief systems and let go of self-sabotaging behaviors by learning to listen and discipline their ego.

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Attendees will learn to create new neurological pathways to manifest the life they desire, including a new career, new look, a healthier body, financial abundance, a happier outlook and self-confidence.

According to a study at the University of Utah School of Medicine posted on PubMed.gov, “Self-hypnosis training represents a rapid, cost-effective, non-addictive treatment of anxietyrelated conditions.”

Kahn states, “Learn to tap into the power of your subconscious mind to create anything you desire. Take this workshop before you make your New Year’s resolutions!”

Cost is $195. Location: 3020 N. Kimball, Chicago. For more information or to register, call 847-971-1221 or visit InnerChildConnection.com. See ad on page 29 and in the Community Resource Guide.

Keys to Happy Living Explained

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he Kadampa Meditation Center (KMC) Chicago will present a public talk, The Secret to a Happy Life, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., December 1, at the Malcolm X College auditorium, led by Kadampa Buddhist monk Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, an international meditation teacher with 35 years of experience. Participants will learn how ancient meditation techniques and modern Buddhist philosophy offer practical solutions to develop a genuinely happy life, whether Gen-la Kelsang or not individuals have prior experience Khyenrab with Buddhism or meditation.

KMC Chicago Education Program Coordinator Jacob Murphy says, “I’ve been fortunate to hear him teach before and I have been impressed with his very deep personal experience and mastery of the meditation practices he teaches.”

Location: 1900 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. For more information and to register, call 630-880-0457 or visit MeditateInChicago.org/ happy.

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onna Mitchell-Moniak, instructor of a program to serve all that seek clarity and empowerment in life and in service to others that begins in April 2019, says, “Understanding oneself is so rewarding.

Understanding others that we share life with makes all relations more genuine, honest and therefore, joyous. Esoteric psychology is the exploration of one’s self as a conscious Donna Mitchellenergy being who has chosen to incarnate Moniak for purposeful reasons.”

She indicates that psychology, esoterically understood, is the study of the soul, the inner beingness, together with the energies of will, compassion, the use of creative mind, harmony, clarity, inspiration, idealism and devotion, and the cosmic energy of order and accomplishment.

This program is drawn from a multi-year Esoteric Psychology program taught from 1993 to 2004. It includes four weekend retreats at Durward’s Glen, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, online webinars, a meditation practice and selected reading from Bailey/DK texts.

Mitchell-Moniak holds a master’s degree in Esoteric Psychology and a Ph.D.E. in Esoteric Philosophy from the Seven Ray Institute. She is a meditation teacher, author and the founder of the Spirit Fire Meditative Retreat Center, in Massachusetts.

Tuition is $1,000, with $500 deposit by Dec. 17. Lodging is available. For more information and to register, visit SpiritFire.com/ esoteric-psychology.html.

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This newer laser technology is also efficiently used for nonsurgical gum therapy and sterilizing root canals. One of the exciting applications of this new technology is for the removal or reduction of facial lines and wrinkles, giving a moderate lift and tightening to the face, along with lip plumping and tooth whitening. The best application is its ability to reduce or even eliminate snoring.

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Processing Hidden Trauma to Accelerate Healing

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he Mind Body Healing Center offers a whole person approach for the treatment of depression and anxiety. In addition to individual therapy, functional medicine, meditation techniques and acupuncture, they provide Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Research has shown that unprocessed emotions are stored physically within the body as cellular memory.

NET uses a methodology of finding and removing neurological imbalances related to the physiology of unresolved emotional stress. Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches that our bodies hold onto an emotional response and store different emotions in different parts of the body known as meridians. Utilizing NET, we can process stored trauma so that it is no longer creating a physiological trigger by creating a pulse correction to the corresponding meridian that holds the emotion.

EMDR is another very effective technique in alleviating the distress associated with traumatic memories. The brain’s information processing system has a natural ability to process trauma, but this system can be blocked by unprocessed traumatic feelings.

The EMDR clinician uses a protocol which includes eye movements or other bilateral stimulation. The patient then begins to process the memory and any disturbing feelings, similar to what might occur during rapid eye movement during sleep, and then is asked to reframe what has occurred so that the meaning of painful events is transformed.

For more information, call Christina Samycia, Psy.D., at 312-285-5287 or visit MindBodyHealingChicago.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

Changing a Nation with Brain Education

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n September 12, Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi founder Ilchi Lee was honored by the president of El Salvador with the José Simeón Cañas Slave Liberator Order at the El Salvador Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The award comes after seven years of work by the International Brain Education Association Foundation to implement Lee’s holistic mind-body training program known as Brain Education in the country’s public schools.

El Salvador has been suffering from Salvador Sánchez Cerén and Ilchi Lee gang and drug violence for decades. The schools often look like prisons with armed guards and bars on the windows. Lee says, “However, as a result of implementing this training over the years, these schools and the communities they influence have become places where people work together in harmony and where they are not as afraid to come to school.”

In 2011, El Salvador’s ambassador to the United Nations learned of Brain Education and began implementing it in a single school. Now, Brain Education is taught in more than 1,200 public schools in El Salvador, which is approximately 25 percent of the country’s total. This has brought camaraderie into the communities and peace back into the nation.

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Raw Fruit and Veggies Key to Mental Health Raw fruit and vegetables are better for mental health than canned, cooked or otherwise processed produce, report researchers from New Zealand’s University of Otago. Their survey of more than 400 young adults from their country and the U.S., published in Frontiers in Psychology, found a correlation between eating raw produce and measures of psychological well-being, positive mood and life satisfaction.

“The cooking and processing of produce likely limits the delivery of nutrients that are essential for optimal emotional functioning,” says co-author Tamlin Conner, Ph.D. The top 10 raw foods for mental health are carrots, bananas, apples, dark leafy greens, grapefruit, lettuce, other citrus, berries, cucumbers and kiwis.

Eating Well Protects Hearing A healthy diet can lower the risk of moderate to severe hearing loss by 30 percent or more, conclude researchers from Harvard Medical School’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Studying the diets of 33,000 women for 22 years, they found that hearing was better retained among those that ate closer to the Mediterranean Diet—with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish and virgin olive oil.

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, high in fruits and vegetables and lowfat dairy, as well as low in sodium, also was associated with better hearing.

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CranioSacral Therapy is a Gentle Alternative Therapy

by Nors Beatriz CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle touch, hands-on medical technique designed to assist the body in self-correction by monitoring and palpitating the flow of the cerebral spinal fluid. A practitioner providing palpation at the temporal bones on the head is able to detect rhythmic pulses where the skull expands and contracts and is believed to represent the pulses of the cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid and the tissues in the brain and spinal cord protect and nourish the entire body. The process was developed by osteopathic physician John Upledger in the 1970s.

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine included an article on the recent findings of a pilot study that studied the effects of CST on former football players that suffer from physical pain, brain injuries and repeated concussions. The athletes reported improvements that include better range of motion, reduced pain, more restful sleep and enhanced cognitive function.

During treatment, as the body softens and drops deeper into parasympathetic states of relaxation and remains there for longer periods of time between sessions, the ability to rest, digest and reproduce will be restored. As underlying tension dissipates throughout the body, bones, muscles, organs and nerves regain optimal function.

CST is a gentle, yet powerful form of healing therapy that is ideal for alleviating multiple symptoms of injury or disease, recent or old. The results include physical relief and comfort, along with an enhanced sense of well-being.

CST has been shown to help with headaches, migraines, TMJ, arthritis and poor circulation, ulcerative conditions, chronic neck and back pain, fibromyalgia, scoliosis, brain and spinal cord injuries including concussions and traumatic brain injury, physical and emotional abuse, chronic fatigue and depression, sensory, motor and intellectual dysfunctions and post-traumatic stress disorder.

CST application and response varies with the individual and condition. The number of sessions depends on the condition, but most people receive treatment once a month for well-being. CST takes place in a quiet private setting.

The session lasts about one hour and most people report that they feel extremely relaxed and happy after a session.

Nors Beatriz is a CranioSacral Therapy practitioner at NowStudio, located at 2515 N. California Ave., in Chicago. For appointments and more information, call 773-413-0749 or visit NowStudio.co. See ads in the Community Resource Guide.

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Gut Bacteria Linked to Artery Health A lack of diversity of gut bacteria is linked to hardening of the arteries, a new study concludes. By analyzing the gut microbiome and measuring the arterial stiffness of 617 middleaged female twins, researchers from the University of Nottingham and King’s College London found that those with a greater diversity of healthy bacteria had more flexible arteries.

The finding explains why women, young adults and others may suffer heart attacks without traditional risk factors such as smoking or obesity. It opens the door to reducing cardiovascular disease by targeting the microbiome through diet, probiotics and other supplements.

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Pumpkin Compounds Inhibit Cancer Growth In addition to being tasty, autumn’s pumpkin pie may also help prevent cancer. Two studies have confirmed the ability of certain nutrients in pumpkins to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Researchers from the Italian Institute of Food Science found that carotenoid compounds from pumpkins delayed the growth of human colorectal cancer and bone cancer cells by an average of 40 percent. In China, Harbin Medical University researchers found that a polysaccharide compound from pumpkins halted the growth of human liver cancer cells.

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Teachers that antagonize their students by belittling them, showing favoritism or criticizing their contributions can damage their learning potential, warns a new West Virginia University study of 472 undergraduates. Split into two groups, the students watched either a class taught by a teacher with antagonism or a standard lesson taught without antagonism, and then took a multiple-choice quiz.

Test scores were up to 5 percent lower for those that watched the antagonistic teacher because they disliked what they were being taught. They were also less likely to put forth as much effort and were unwilling to attend that teacher’s future courses.

Early-stage breast cancer can be accurately detected via a simple breath test and urine sample, report researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, in Israel. Using electronic nose sensors and gas-chromatography mass spectrometry to analyze breath and urine, respectively, they were able to identify biomarkers for breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women worldwide. “Our new approach… with inexpensive, commercially available processes, is non-invasive, accessible and may be easily implemented in a variety of settings,” says study co-author Yehuda Zeiri, Ph.D.

Mammography, the common screening test for breast cancer, is typically 75 to 85 percent accurate, a figure that drops for full-bodied women and those with dense breast tissue. Dual-energy digital mammography is more accurate, but increases radiation exposure, and MRIs are more expensive.

The Israeli research, published in the journal Computers in Biology and Medicine, compared breath and urine samples taken from 85 women with breast cancer and 81 healthy women. The electronic e-nose device, picking up on a unique breath pattern, detected cancer cells accurately 95 percent of the time. The urine test proved 85 percent accurate. “With further study, it may also be possible to analyze exhaled breath and urine samples to identify other cancer types, as well,” says Zeiri.

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Air Pollution Harms Developing Brains

Fetal exposure to air pollution, even at levels considered safe by current standards, has been linked by Dutch researchers to thinning of the outer layer of a child’s brain and later cognitive difficulties. Following 783 children ages 6 through 10, the researchers concluded those brain abnormalities contributed in part to impulsiveness that could lead to addictive behavior and attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder.

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Eating Walnuts Boosts Gut Bacteria Eating a handful of walnuts daily boosts certain types of healthy gut bacteria that appear to contribute to cardio, metabolic and gastrointestinal health, according to a study of 18 adults

by University of Illinois scientists published in the Journal of Nutrition. The researchers found that eating walnuts increased species of healthy gut bacteria, while decreasing species of unhealthy bacteria. Eating walnuts also improved cholesterol levels.

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Extinctions of Threatened Species Continue

The death of the world’s last male northern white rhino has rendered the species functionally extinct, which means the only hope of reviving the population is through in vitro fertilization. World Wildlife Fund head of campaigns Colin Butfield calls this a “uniquely bad situation.” Two other animals, the vaquita, a very rare porpoise discovered in 1958, and the Javan rhino are facing the same fate. Many other species, including the Sumatran rhino, black rhino, Amur leopard, forest elephant and Bornean orangutan are considered critically endangered, some with fewer than 100 individuals left. The International Union for Conservation of Nature currently considers 5,583 species of plant, mammal, bird, amphibian and marine life critically endangered.

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Dumping Disincentive

Big Bank Acts to Protect Oceans from Mine Waste

Citigroup is no longer financing mining projects that dump mine waste into the ocean. The move comes in response to pressure from the Ditch Ocean Dumping campaign, which calls on financial institutions to divest from any project or company that employs the practice. “Banks and financial institutions must actively take steps to ensure that they are not bankrolling the destruction of our oceans,” says campaign coordinator Ellen Moore of Earthworks.

Mine waste can contain up to three dozen dangerous chemicals, including arsenic, lead, mercury and cyanide. These metals accumulate in fish, and ultimately, the wildlife and people that eat them.

The pollution contaminates drinking water, decimates ecosystems and destroys fisheries. While the outdated practice has been phased out in many parts of the world, new mining proposals in Papua New Guinea and Norway signal that such dumping is being ramped up, not phased out.

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Organic shoppers may see additional labeling on produce.

More than a dozen farmers and scientists from around the country met to create the standards for an additional organic certification pilot program called the Real Organic Project (ROP), which they plan to initially introduce at 20 to 60 farms. Under the current U.S. Department of Agriculture program, the organic label means that produce has been grown without synthetic substances or genetic engineering; it doesn’t specify whether produce was grown in water or soil, which the new labeling would address.

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Rebirthing Books New Life for Old Friends

Spread the wonders and joys of reading to others while conserving woodlands and other resources and keeping books out of landfills by donating them. Many outlets welcome books that may have been collecting dust at home, but can enrich the lives of others of all ages, both locally and worldwide. n Many public libraries are supported by community volunteer “friends of” organizations that sell donated books at deep discounts to the public. Funds raised help underwrite host library programming. n Along with selling new and used books online, BetterWorldBooks.com accepts book donations that support national and global literacy initiatives, including in Latin America and Africa. They recently forwarded 37,000 donated books to UK teachers and other educators, and also operate a senior book outreach program. n Local chapters of national organizations like Girl Scouts, Kiwanis International, Rotary International and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs frequently collect gently used children’s books.

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n Other donation sites include The Salvation Army, Goodwill, thrift shops and used and antique bookstores. n BooksForSoldiers.com lists specific titles military members are requesting. BooksForAfrica.org has shipped 41 million books to Africa’s 54 countries. BooksThroughBars. org supplies prison libraries, while BooksToPrisoners.net links books donated by the public to requests.

Drink Green Tea Reduce Your Stress Monitor Sun Exposure Take Vitamin C Take Omega-3 Fatty Acids Get Acupuncture

n Include unwanted books when planning a yard sale. n Consider the novelty of regifting books. With the Christmas gifting season approaching, parents can bestow a Shakespeare play or Mark Twain tale that meant so much to them decades ago to their kids—including a card explaining its poignancy and significance. The gesture can even spark a greater interest in reading.

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Bans on plastic consumption have been increasing globally for the last two years.

Single-use plastics will be officially banned in the Bahamas by 2020, including plastic bags collected at the point of sale, straws, Styrofoam food containers and plastic utensils. Also, the release of balloons in the air will be illegal. Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda have already banned single-use plastic products. In Kenya it’s illegal to produce, sell or use plastic bags. Haiti has banned plastic bags and Styrofoam products. Belize moved to ban single-use plastics by April 2019. The UK has outlined a plan to eradicate plastic use completely by 2042.

The Clean Seas Campaign, launched in 2017 by the United Nations Environment Programme, aims to increase global public and corporate awareness of the critical need to reduce marine litter.

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by Dennis Merritt Jones

ractices designed to enrich life with purpose and meaning yield empowering results for anyone that takes them to heart. Whether striving for a new job, higher salary, stronger relationships or spiritual acceleration, these “rules of the road” offer inspired guidance to free thinking and enlarge possibilities beyond anything we’ve ever imagined.

Be one with life: Belief in our oneness with “more than enough” sets us free to receive.

Be aware we live in an expanding universe: The creative life force of the universe constantly conspires for our good as we consciously participate in the process.

Be accountable for individual consciousness: How we perceive ourself and our world defines our experience. Changing our point of view can change everything.

Be focused: Establish and maintain a disciplined mind, focusing on what’s right with life rather than what’s wrong.

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Be in the flow: The law of circulation manifests as either a cornucopia of more than enough or a vortex of not enough, depending on how freely energy flows through us. Remember that we are the gatekeeper that directs the flow.

Even before recent disruption of U.S. trade with China through increased tariffs, China had made importing genetically modified (GMO) soybeans more difficult after a regulatory crackdown last December. The agricultural GMO regulation scheme strengthened the soybean approval process, leading to delays at Chinese ports. Certificates for certain GMO import crops granted by the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture have included cotton, soybeans, corn and rapeseed. The U.S. is looking for alternative GMO markets in case tariffs, restrictions and export slowdowns continue.

Be passionate: Honoring our passions sets us free from the tyranny of a joyless life. Unearthing and living what creates joy, love and peace brings the gift of our authentic self to the party called life.

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Be blessed: To be blessed and know it is to affirm that we are a whole person, with nothing missing. Sharing our abundance becomes our daily norm. This state of being blesses our world.

Be of service: When we serve others selflessly, we are recognizing that they matter. When someone knows they matter, they are intrinsically guided to demonstrate it in ways that serve others… and the circle is complete.

Be courageous: Boldly move beyond false limits to horizons that call us to new levels of self-expression and fulfillment, often in collaboration with a spirited community.

Be a catalyst for good: Such actions connect us directly to the secret of creating an abundant life—our innate oneness with the universe.

Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., of St. Pete Beach, FL, speaks and writes books on human potential and spirituality. His latest, The Art of Abundance, is the source of this essay. Connect via DennisMerrittJones.com.

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Digestive Health The test also shows more Solutions, in Highvisibly obvious markers such land Park, Reneé Barasch is as gravity and color change. committed to helping clients “If the urine is cloudy or has naturally achieve nutritional a more orange tone to it, balance and enhance their there could be an issue with quality of life through proper medication or even somedigestion. When the body thing in the environment isn’t breaking down food that the body isn’t breakproperly, it can lead to a ing down properly,” says number of issues, includReneé S. Barasch, LDHS Barasch. High or low gravity ing gas, bloating irritable could mean that the lymphatic system is bowel syndrome, constipation, acid reflux, Crohn’s disease, headaches, chronic fatigue, congested. The test checks the pH to see if the body has the right acid balance to inflammation and fibromyalgia. Faulty digestion also manifests in other known ways properly digest food.

Barasch usually recommends that such as skin rashes, runny nose, poor sleep clients collect the samples at home and then and irritability. “Taking steps to protect send to the lab. Then she gets the results in the gut can eliminate allergies, improve absorption, take unneeded stress off the or- less than a week. “After collecting and analyzing results, I am able to start clients on gans and make you feel better overall,” says a digestive support regimen that’s right for Barasch, who is a certified digestive health, them. This may include diet changes or the detoxification and purification specialist.

One of the tools Barasch uses to check addition of enzymes, but I like to focus on making exchanges, so that clients don’t feel digestion is a comprehensive 24-hour deprived. For example, I might suggest they urinalysis, which requires collection of try lemon juice with olive oil instead of vinall urine produced in a normal day. “The egar as a salad dressing. Vinegar is high in 24-hour urinalysis gives me a snapshot into how the body is or isn’t breaking down histamine and can trigger digestive issues,” she says. With the test results as a road map, food. I get a thorough look at digestion, Barasch is able to tailor a treatment and absorption and detoxification,” she says. maintenance plan that is individually suited

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rigleyville Dental, in Chicago, is encouraging people to think about oral health as a vital component of overall wellness. Dr. Bernice Teplitsky is the owner and one of the holistic dentists at the practice, which focuses on preventive oral care and an individualized treatment plan for each patient. “We offer traditional dentistry with an integrative, holistic approach, and emphasize natural treatments to address the problem, rather than just treat symptoms,” she says.

Holistic dentistry addresses a patient’s oral health as it relates to their entire physical, emotional and sometimes spiritual health. Wrigleyville Dental treats every ailment using the least invasive means possible, using the safest, most biocompatible materials. “We believe that preventive care can preclude chronic issues from developing, and we take the time to educate our patients about their choices. The safety and comfort of our patients is a priority, and we’ll work with their physician or other healers to coordinate treatment and ensure that their whole body is cared for,” says Teplitsky.

One distinction of holistic dentistry is that the practitioner can tailor each treatment to the patient’s unique genetic

Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, PC makeup. “We can test the bacteria in a plaque sample and adjust the cleaning based on the results. We also do biocompatibility bloodwork on patients to figure out which of the 15,000 materials we have in dentistry are suitable for a specific individual,” explains Teplitsky.

People with thyroid issues or a suppressed immune system may not be able to handle certain procedures, and some medical conditions need to avoid certain

ingredients in materials, so they take a patient’s health history into consideration before coming up with a treatment plan.

“Saving a tooth may not be the best practice if it affects the patients’ overall health in the long run. Conversations with the patient and their healthcare practitioners regarding a consensus on their treatment is frequent. This is the essence of individualized, holistic care,” relates Teplitsky.

Holistic dentistry also considers the impact a patient’s emotional health can have on their teeth. “If someone is experiencing stress or anxiety, it may manifest in clenching their teeth and other symptoms of TMJ, such as headaches, neck and shoulder pain, ringing in the ears and jaw popping. So we look for ways to help patients during and after appointments,” says Teplitsky.

Sleep quality is one of the most important factors in overall health, and can also affect concentration and irritability.

“Obstructive sleep apnea, when the muscles of the throat and tongue block your airway during sleep and you stop breathing, can exacerbate existing health issues and prompt the development of new ones such as heart disease and stroke,” says Teplitsky.

“We can provide a simple at-home sleep study and make a custom-fitted mouthpiece to be worn during sleep that guides the jaw outward, keeping the airway clear so you can breathe throughout the night and get a restful and restorative sleep,” she notes.

Wrigleyville Dental offers innovative treatments such as safe mercury amalgam removal, ozone therapy, Invisalign tooth movement, nonsurgical gum therapy, laser treatment, and PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, therapy. A big specialty is ozone

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therapy, which uses oxygenated water to kill microorganisms, help improve cellular function and promote healing of damaged tissue. “Ozone therapy is great for patients with periodontal disease, because it can reach below the gum line to target and destroy bacteria without toxic chemicals, surgery or pain,” says Teplitsky.

One of Teplitsky’s favorite parts of what she does is seeing a patient’s overall health improve with their oral health. “I love trying to find out if there’s a dental connection to a systemic issue in a person’s body. We do a comprehensive health and lifestyle history, and check things like blood pressure at every appointment. Nutritional deficiencies and other serious problems can be seen on the tongue, teeth or in the gums, so we are often the first part of a care team to detect that something is wrong in the body,” she says.

“There is a direct relationship between oral health and heart disease, autism, Parkinson’s, arthritis, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s. We talk about nutrition, diet, supplementation and give easy tips and tricks to help promote a healthy lifestyle, a healthy mouth and a healthy body. Most people visit the dentist every six months, but may only see their physician once a year, so we are a vital part of the health puzzle,” adds Teplitsky.

Teplitsky aims to make the experience of going to the dentist as relaxing and comfortable as possible. Wrigleyville Dental offers paraffin wax hand treatments, essential oil aromatherapy, neck pillows, blankets and stress balls for comfort, headphones and movies or television for patients to watch during lengthy procedures.

They also provide homeopathic treatments or medication for pain and anxiety when necessary. Empathetic professionals make compassionate treatment affordable.

Teplitsky shares, “Our staff truly makes the overall safety, comfort, health and wellness of our patients a priority.”

Free parking. Wrigleyville Dental is located at 3256 N. Ashland, in Chicago. For more information, call 773-975-6666, email Info@WrigleyvilleDental.com or visit WrigleyvilleDental.com. See ad on page 29 and in the Community Resource Guide.

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Bodywork is a holistic way to help improve your lifestyle without the use of medications. You can relieve your body of harmful toxins, relieve pain, and even reduce stress with one of Victoria’s customized massages.

She is licensed by the state of Virginia and a graduate of the Cayce/Reilly School of Massage, recognized as one of the oldest and best regarded massage therapy schools in the world – she also holds certificates in over a dozen other modalities. Victoria has been with the A.R.E. Health Center & Spa for over 10 years. The spa has been helping individuals in the Virginia Beach area transform their lives with holistic healing. The spa focuses on comprehensive body/mind/spirit care – as recommended in the Edgar Cayce readings – which support your body’s innate healing abilities.

When you discuss what ails she will customize a combinations of ancient and modern techniques that will give you a completely personalized experience. Neural/Fascial harmony is encouraged along with breath focus to help the body reclaim space beyond chronic pain and tension. Victoria seeks to meet the body mind spirit dialogues to encourage the harmony within systems.

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The Holistic Fair is filled with gifted practitioners and unique vendors offering incredible and unique products. This is a must if you have not yet experienced. If you have, you know you don’t want to miss it! Experience sessions with practitioners focused on: • Reiki • Reflexology • Aura photography • Energetic Clearing • Akashic Records • Numerology • Connecting with Angels • Animal Communication Enjoy a gift for yourself or your loved ones with many wonderful products to chose from: • Mixed Media Art & Ornaments • One of a kind, handmade Jewelry • Crystals • Pure Essential Oils • Scrumptious, natural soaps • Ready Made for you Castor Oil Packs as prescribed by Cayce • Toys/Treats for the Fur kids/friends

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SAFE DRINKING WATER Home Systems to Purify H2O

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mericans trust bottled more than tap water, but that confidence might work better if reversed. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) notes that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors tap water for more than 90 contaminants, and it must meet the strict standards of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. Nationally distributed bottled water, under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, isn’t as carefully or frequently checked.

A quarter of all bottled water is actually filtered tap water, reports the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

Concern about safe tap water is relatively recent—in the 1960s, for instance, people worried more about fluoridation than contamination. But since 1990, partly driven by bottled water ads, Gallup polls have shown tap water concerns rising; 63 percent of us now worry about our drinking water “a great deal”.

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it and collect the empties equals filling the bottles a quarter full of oil. Then, 77 percent of discards end up in the landfill, the Earth Day Network reports.

Retail costs range from 89 cents a serving to $8 a gallon for designer water, averaging $1.11 a gallon, compared to .002 cents per gallon for tap water.

What’s in Tap Water Legitimate concerns about tap water exist, mostly because homes built before 1986 likely have lead in their pipes, solder and fixtures, possibly contaminating municipally sourced water. Well water is also susceptible to outside contamination from chemicals and microorganisms that must be monitored.

Because lead accumulates in stagnated water in pipes, run the water until it gets as cold as possible; up to two minutes if the taps haven’t been turned on in six hours or more. Other chemicals found in tap water include low levels of chlorine, arsenic, nitrates, atrazine, perchlorate and pathogens, reports the NRDC. Pharmaceutical products can also get into tap water, warns the World Health Organization (WHO). A recent study from the EWG and Northeast-

ern University, in Boston, showed small quantities of toxic chemicals in tap water serving 15 million Americans in 27 states.

Filter Options Filters can allay tap water worries from municipal or well supplies. Several types— tap-mounted, under-sink and pitchers— are effective and affordable, ranging from $20 to $300. Seek filters certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) testing agency that check for specific contaminants of concern.

NSF-42 coding certifies filters that improve water taste and remove both chlorine and particulate matter. NSF-53 is more stringent and requires removal of metals and harmful chemicals. The highest standard, NSF-401, covers filters that eliminate bacteria, pesticides/herbicides and residue from drugs like ibuprofen.

Activated carbon filters, which require regular replacement cartridges, remove large particles like sediment and silt.

Reverse osmosis filters remove dissolved inorganic solids (including salts) by pushing tap water through a semi-permeable membrane. Ultraviolet water purification is effective at treating bacteria and viruses, but not contaminants such as chlorine, volatile organic compounds or heavy metals.

Charcoal pitcher filters are the most common, easiest to use and least expensive, although cartridges add to the cost and are only effective for processing about 40 gallons each. To save money, DIY products allow individuals to refill used cartridges with new activated charcoal. Filter pitchers need to be cleaned regularly because the charcoal can leak, producing mildew, calcium and grime.

Faucet-mounted models are easy to install and can be switched easily from filtered to unfiltered water (e.g., for washing up). Under-sink filters and cartridges are effective for up to 200 gallons, but more challenging to install. Connecting to refrigerators and ice makers makes installation more complex, and leakage can be an issue; countertop filters take up space, but are less likely to clog.

Consumer Reports says reverse osmosis filters are effective at removing contaminants, but can operate slowly, consume cabinet space, need periodic cleaning with

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bleach and create three to five gallons of wastewater for every gallon filtered.

WHO indicates that conventional municipal water treatment processes can remove about half of the compounds associated with pharmaceutical drugs. Advanced treatment like reverse osmosis and nanofiltration can be more efficient, removing up to 99 percent of large pharmaceutical molecules.

The first step is a water test. Some state and local health departments offer free test kits and they are also sold at hardware stores. Certified laboratories test tap water samples, with information often available from the local water provider.

Find a state-by-state list of certified labs plus program contacts at Tinyurl.com/ DrinkingWaterCertificationInfo. The EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline is 800-4264791.

Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker specializing in clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

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Amicable Settlements Facilitated by Alternative Means

by Cindy K. Campbell

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n June 22, the American Bar Association hosted the inaugural Practice Development Institute for collaborative professionals in Chicago. The speakers included international collaborative professionals led by Forrest S. “Woody” Mosten. The event brought like-minded attorneys, therapists, mediators, social workers and financial specialists together with a common goal of peace and resolving conflicts. At the beginning of the program, pins were distributed that read, “Peacemaking: Let It Begin with Me.”

There is a growing movement around the world to offer alternative conflict resolution strategies instead of those of the past. The traditional services of an attorney and the court are definitely useful and needed, but not all matters need to go to court to fight. In fact, we are seeing that there are many matters that can be resolved more amicably through a mediator and/ or collaborative professionals. Some of the professionals involved in a collaborative di-

vorce may include collaborative attorneys, a divorce coach, a child specialist and/or a financial specialist to assist with the asset allocation.

To give some insight into how this works, in a collaborative divorce, each party retains an attorney and possibly other professionals to help them through the process. Everyone signs a participation agreement stating that they will not file a petition with the court until a resolution and agreement have been reached. The goal is for each of the professionals to help the parties reach a resolution, not to fight.

Once an agreement has been reached, only then is the paperwork filed with and presented to the court.

Conversely, the mediator is a neutral third party that helps the parties reach a resolution and agreement. The parties may use attorneys as counsel through mediation or to bring other professionals into the mediation process if needed.

We are seeing a shift toward the ac-

ceptance of helping people through their legal problems in this way. It was inspiriting to hear Melissa Buckley, of the American Bar Association (ABA), speak at the program about her beliefs about the importance of this type of alternative service.

Not only is the ABA promoting it, but the recent passage of Illinois Supreme Court Rule 294, which defines the collaborative practice through the Collaborative Process Act and further clarifies the attorney’s role, demonstrates an acceptance of this type of practice.

The ABA awarded scholarships to the participants and alumni of the Justice Entrepreneur Project, an incubator founded by the Chicago Bar Foundation that helps attorneys starting their own law practices to offer alternative and progressive ways of service and billing such as flat fees, limited scope representation and unbundled services.

Throughout the two days of the event, Mosten inspired the attendees not to be afraid to offer collaborative services or mediation to help people resolve conflicts. He offered ways for the attendees to grow their practices so that they are not only promoting this type of peacemaking, but they can be successful in it, as well.

Resolving conflicts amicably can lead to a better outcome for all involved. This often includes helping individuals avoid health problems, feel more satisfied with their agreement, allow children to cope better and ease the parties’ transition.

Although not for everyone, it has the ability to help many people looking for an alternative and peaceful way of resolving conflicts.

Cindy K. Campbell is an attorney who focuses on mediation, collaborative divorce, adoption, guardianship, wills and trusts at 150 S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 2400, in Chicago; and 236 S. Washington St., Ste. 202, in Naperville. For more information, call 866-566-9494 or visit CKCampbell.com.

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Supercharge Your Immune System

Natural Ways to Stay Healthy

by Kathleen Barnes

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ike many other health conditions, challenges to our immune systems are on the rise. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 26.5 million adults and kids have asthma, 50 million have allergies and up to 20 percent get the flu each year. Catching a cold is common, with U.S. adults generally coping with two or three a year and children about twice as many.

As many as 50 million Americans suffer from autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac and lupus, costing $100 billion a year to treat, which is nearly twice the amount spent on cancer care, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. Initial statistics released 20 years ago estimated that 9 million Americans had autoimmune diseases; a five-fold increase since then illustrates the magnitude of the problem.

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People that are free of some degree of immune system dysfunction are relatively uncommon.

Identified Culprits

“We are absolutely seeing a rise in immune disorders,” says Michael T. Murray, a doctor of naturopathy in Lyons, Colorado, and author of Chronic Candidiasis: Your Natural Guide to Healing with Diet, Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Exercise and Other Natural Methods. “Many factors are responsible for the increase.” He cites the most notable as the widespread use of antibiotics and pesticides; dietary factors, including too much sugar; decreased intake of essential vitamins and minerals; overconsumption of calories in general; lifestyle factors like not getting enough sleep or exercise; excessive alcohol; stress; and exposure to cigarette smoke.

“The microbiome—the bacterial structure that supports a strong immune system—is largely inherited from the mother during a vaginal birth,” says Sayer Ji, of Miami, Florida, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, sponsor of the 2017 Immune Defense Summit and a member of the National Health Federation’s board of governors. “The rising number of Caesarean sections, at nearly one-third of all U.S. births, up from 18 percent in 1997, deprives infants of those naturally occurring bacteria, and can result in immune deficiencies at an early age.”

Low-level chronic stress of the kind that occurs in everyday modern life is a leading underlying factor in immune system compromise, says natural health and healing expert Dr. Deepak Chopra, of Carlsbad, California, author of The Healing Self: A Revolutionary New Plan to Supercharge Your Immunity and Stay Well for Life. Along with emotional stress, he points to any kind of inner or outer challenge that pulls us off center.

Everyone experiences some stress every day; when unrelieved, it’s been widely shown to have a huge negative impact on our health. “Imbalance can be negative or positive, and so can stress,” says Chopra.

“Winning the lottery is just as stressful as going through a divorce. So the challenge isn’t to achieve static balance, but to successfully thrive in stressful surroundings.”

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Internal Communiqués

Medical science now generally agrees that the greatest part of the immune system resides in the gut. “We need those trillions of bacteria that live in the digestive tract. Without them, we are unable to defend ourselves from all types of assaults, including the autoimmune diseases, in which the body turns upon itself,” says Ji.

“The immune system lines the large and small intestines,” says Dr. Susan Blum, of Rye Brook, New York, author of The Immune System Recovery Plan: A Doctor’s 4-Step Program to Treat Autoimmune Disease. “The microbes in the gut lining speak to the immune system. Anything that alters the microbes in negative ways—like antibiotics or viral illness, among others—can also negatively alter the immune system.”

Unavoidable Toxin

We can’t avoid the toxic exposure that underlies much of the immune dysfunction we are experiencing today, says Wendy Myers, a functional diagnostic nutritionist in Los Angeles, California, and author of Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue. “Toxins, especially heavy metals like lead and mercury, are in the air, water and soil. Since we can’t escape them, we need to know how they are affecting us and work to neutralize them.”

Experts agree that immune challenges can be neutralized and overcome with the right diet and lifestyle, stress management and appropriate supplements to restore and maintain the whole system balance needed to flourish in a world of our own making that stresses us on every level.

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The Right Food

Eliminating wheat and dairy can end half of current immune system dysfunction through helping to repair the microbiome and healing the immune system, Ji believes. As one example, “If my mom had known I was allergic to cow’s milk when I was a child, I wouldn’t have suffered for 20 years with bronchial asthma,” he says.

An anti-inflammatory diet also speeds gut healing and strengthens the immune system, says Blum.

Highlights of her program for a basic clean-up include eliminating anything white (sugar and all products made with flour); eating quality fats (cold-pressed vegetable oils, nuts and seeds); protein (grass-fed beef, organic and free-range poultry, wild game and wild-caught fish); organic fruits and vegetables as much as possible and fermented foods daily; limiting and preferably eliminating dairy; and reading labels and banishing additives, chemicals and processed foods.

According to CDC statistics, almost everyone has some level of immune dysfunction, so this clean-up diet will benefit most of us, Blum says. After a basic regimen of three weeks or longer, she recommends exploring an elimination and challenge diet in which gluten, dairy, corn, soy and eggs are all eliminated for three weeks. People

with arthritis should also eliminate nightshades like tomatoes and potatoes. “Then add back in the eliminated foods one at a time and carefully note the body’s reaction. It’s not that hard to get a clear picture of what aggravates inflammation such as arthritis pain,” Blum says.

The Right Supplements

Multivitamins: “High-quality vita-

min and mineral supplements are foundational to immune health,” Murray says. “Vitamins C, E and B and selenium are especially important.”

Digestive enzymes: “Digestive

enzymes are key to restoring gut health, and thereby healing the immune system. They’re useful in reducing immune-mediated inflammation in autoimmune disorders,” Murray explains.

Australian research from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research confirms that supporting the immune system helps heal inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Instead, these are commonly treated with immune system suppressants that leave the patient with diminished resistance to other diseases.

Raw foods, especially pineapple and papaya, are good sources of digestive enzymes. They’re also available as supplements.

Prebiotics and probiotics: Prebiotics, plant fibers that ferment in the colon helping to increase desirable bacteria in the gut, and probiotics, live beneficial bacteria, help restore balance in the microbiome, effectively feeding and strengthening the immune system. Myers suggests that declining levels of friendly bacteria in the gut may actually mark the onset of chronic degenerative disease.

Vitamin D: Several studies, including one from Israel, have shown that people with the highest vitamin D levels have the lowest number of upper respiratory infections. “To ensure optimal vitamin D status, many health advocates, myself included, are recently advocating daily dosages of 2,000 to 5,000 international units (IU), even in apparently healthy adults,” Murray says.

Beta glucan: Beta glucans are polysaccharides; soluble fiber natu-

rally occurring in the cell walls of grains, bacteria, yeast, algae and fungi. Natural sources include oats, barley, seaweed, and shitake and reishi mushrooms. In supplements, look for products extracted by fermentation if grain or yeast is a concern. These sugars are known to help prevent and shorten durations of colds and flu and provide relief for allergies and sinus congestion, and may help regulate an overactive immune response in cases of autoimmune disorders.

Both internal and external factors can affect us all the way to the cellular level. Chopra says, “You are talking to your genes all the time, and what you say affects every cell in your body. Through lifestyle choices, you can make healing decisions rather than damaging ones.”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books including The Calcium Lie: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know, with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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conscious eating

by Ronica O’Hara

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yths abound regarding proper hydration—many of them encouraged by purveyors of bottled water. Gauge personal hydration know-how by answering these true-or-false questions.

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If we’re thirsty, we’re already dehydrated.

True. Our kidneys let us know when we need water by sending a “thirsty” message to the brain. “If you ignore that warning, it will go away and other symptoms will occur, such as headache, brain fog, muscle cramps and dry, cool skin, making the dehydration more serious,” warns Chiropractor Livia Valle, of Valins Chiropractic, in Smithtown, New York.

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We must drink eight glasses of water every day.

False. Eating fruits and vegetables also bolsters hydration (watermelon and spinach are almost 100 percent water by weight), as do milk, juice and herbal tea, advises the Mayo Clinic.

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It’s impossible to overhydrate.

False. Although rare, hyponatremia can result from some diseases, medications and consuming too much water too quickly, causing sodium (salt) levels to plummet; this can lead to nausea and coma, to which marathon runners can be prone (WebMD.com).

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Electrolyte-enhanced drinks beat out water.

False. Experts say that for most people most of the time, plain water hydrates just as well, which is good news, considering the sugar and artificial dyes in Gatorade and similar electrolyte drinks. Even for athletes, hydrating with electrolytes is called for only after more than an hour of intense, sweaty exercise, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. If concerned about hydrating on an active, steamy day, consider stirring additive- and sugar-free electrolyte tablets or powder into water.

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Caffeine causes dehydration.

False. A UK University of Birmingham study of 50 people that drank three to six cups of coffee daily found no significant effects on hydration—perhaps because the water in coffee and tea makes up for any dehydrating effects.

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The volume of urine is a better hydration indicator than its color.

True. “Urine color varies based on many factors, including diet,” says exercise physiologist Mary Jayne Rogers, Ph.D., of Albuquerque, New Mexico. “But if you are not producing much urine, it can be a sign that your body is clinging to water and may need more.”

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by Judith Fertig

ratitude for the bounty in our lives has been a constant in every American Thanksgiving since the Pilgrims’ first celebration at Plymouth Plantation. What has changed is the menu.

Many holiday hosts today wish to be inclusive and respect everyone’s increasingly restrictive dietary needs. A few dishes that offer naturally gluten-free, paleo and plant-based options never go amiss, especially when we’re talking pie.

It’s easy to make a plant-based pie—think pumpkin, sweet potato and chocolate. As a bonus, many vegan pies can be made ahead and actually taste better the next day.

The Crust

A mellow nut crust might be the best way to go; pecans or almonds, sweetened with dates, crumbled in the food processor and pressed into a pie pan. It’s deliciously easy and can be made the day before, always a plus at holiday time. Gluten-free vanilla, chocolate or gingersnap cookie crumbs, mixed with a little coconut oil pressed into the pan, can serve as an alternative to nuts.

The Filling

The freshest filling makes the freshest-tasting pie. Winter vegetables such as squash, small sugar or pie pumpkins or sweet potatoes can be baked in the oven and puréed in the food processor days ahead of time. Or, make the purées weeks ahead and freeze them, ready to thaw for a recipe.

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Award-winning cookbook author Deborah Madison, author of Seasonal Fruit Desserts: From Orchard, Farm, and Market, in Galisteo, New Mexico, preheats her oven to 375° F. “Cut the squash in half, the pumpkins into quarters, scrape out the seeds and brush the cut surfaces with a vegetable oil such as sunflower or safflower,” she suggests.

“Place the squash or pumpkins cutside-down on a sheet pan. Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Bake the vegetables until tender, about 40 minutes,” says Madison. When baked, scoop out the flesh, discard the rinds or skin and purée the flesh in a food processor. About two cups of purée equals a 15-ounce can of pumpkin, sweet potato or butternut squash. Pies made with fresh purées will have a lighter color and flavor.

Madison says she prefers natural sweeteners. “Honey and maple syrup are so dynamic—they’re more like foods in their own right than just sweeteners.”

Maple and date sugars give pies a deep, caramelized flavor.

Always taste test during preparation, recommends Alissa Saenz, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, who blogs at ConnoisseurusVeg.com. She loves a big dose of chai spices and little dose of sweetener in her Vegan Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Pie. But pie is personal. “I recommend tasting your batter to decide if you’d prefer a little more or less of each,” she says.

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Finishing Touches

An ethereal cloud of coconut whipped cream can taste just as delicious as the dairy version, says vegan baker and cookbook author Fran Costigan, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She refrigerates a 14-ounce can of unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk for at least 24 hours. After opening it, she spoons out only the solid coconut cream into a chilled bowl, saving the remaining liquid coconut milk for another use. She whips the coconut cream with an electric mixer until fluffy, adding a natural sweetener and vanilla extract if desired. It all makes for a perfectly healthy plant pie.

Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Our Pick of Plant Pie Recipes No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 18 oz vegan or dairy-free chocolate chips 1 (14-oz) can unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk ½ cup almond or cashew butter Place the chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl. Spoon the almond butter on top of the chocolate chips. Set aside.

Vegan Pecan-Date Pie Crust The crust takes minutes to make and then press into a pie pan.

Yields: One nine-inch pie crust 1½ cups pitted dates, preferably Medjool, coarsely chopped 1½ cups chopped pecans ¼ tsp sea salt 2 tsp coconut oil Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes.

Remove the dates from the water and pat dry.

Place the dates, pecans and salt in the bowl of a food processor and blend until the mixture sticks together.

Lightly oil the bottom and sides of a nineinch pie or springform pan.

Spoon the entire can of coconut milk into a saucepan. Over medium heat, stir and bring to a simmer until small bubbles form around the perimeter of the pan.

Pour the hot coconut milk over the chocolate chips and almond butter. Make sure all the chocolate is covered with the hot milk.

Let it sit for three to five minutes to melt the chocolate.

Whisk by hand until the mixture becomes smooth, shiny and dark. Pour into the prepared crust.

Refrigerate the completed pie until it is firm and ready to serve.

Inspired by and adapted from recipes by Nava Atlas, at VegKitchen.com, Fran Costigan at FranCostigan.com and Ashley Adams, who blogs at TheSpruceEats.com.

Press the date mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Adapted from a recipe by Nava Atlas, of Hudson Valley, NY, vegan cookbook author of Vegan Express: 160 Fast, Easy, & Tasty Plant-Based Recipes.

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

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Preheat the oven to 350° F. Add all ingredients, except for the starch and dates, into a large pot. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

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1 tsp vanilla extract ½ Tbsp pumpkin pie spice ½ tsp sea salt ⅔ cup Medjool dates, pitted

While the pumpkin mixture is heating, prepare a “slurry” by adding two to three tablespoons of water to the starch in a small bowl. Gently mix together until a thick liquid has formed; avoid clumps.

This pie filling is robust with spices and not too sweet. Add less spice and more maple syrup to taste.

Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 2 large sweet potatoes ¾ cup coconut milk 3 Tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp arrowroot or tapioca starch 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cardamom ½ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp sea salt Preheat the oven to 400° F. Poke a few holes in each sweet potato using a sharp knife.

Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake until very soft, about 45 minutes. Or microwave them for about eight minutes, checking every minute or so after the first five minutes.

Remove from oven and slice the sweet potatoes open to allow the steam to escape.

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When the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop out the insides and place them into a food processor bowl. Add the coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves and salt.

Process the filling until smooth, stopping to scrape the bowl as needed. Pour the batter into a prepared pie crust and smooth out the top with a rubber scraper.

Bake about 40 minutes or until it sets.

Remove the pie from oven and allow it to cool completely before slicing.

Top with whipped coconut cream, if desired.

Add the slurry to the simmering pumpkin mixture and cook over medium heat for five to six minutes, stirring continuously.

Transfer this mixture to a blender or food processor, add in the pitted (unsoaked) Medjool dates and blend until smooth.

Pour the filling into a prepared crust, then bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

Adapted recipe and photo courtesy of Caitlin Shoemaker, of Miami, FL; FromMyBowl. com/pecan-pumpkin-custard-pie.

Adapted recipe and photo courtesy of Alissa Saenz, of Phoenixville, PA; Connoisseurus Veg.com/vegan-chai-spiced-sweet-potato-pie.

Pecan Pumpkin Custard Pie With no flour, this pie has a softer, more velvety texture. For a thicker filling, simply refrigerate before serving.

Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin purée 1½ cups unsweetened plant milk such as soy or coconut for the creamiest texture ¼ cup arrowroot or tapioca starch

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Vegan Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Pie

Fall Flavors of Squash and Cranberry Make Tasty and Healthy Pasta Topping

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uttercup squash is a variety of winter squash providing a high dose of vitamin A and C, great for protecting the eyes and fighting off germs during flu season.

There are many different types of winter squash that are similar, but not the same.

Buttercup is dark green and looks like an acorn (although it is not the variety known as acorn squash). Butternut squash is better known and could be used instead. Cranberries are considered a superfood, with a huge amount of antioxidant properties. The two are in season at the farmers’ markets and fit right in to a holiday menu.

Try to embrace the extreme tart flavor of this fruit. The combination of squash and cranberry is a perfect play on sweet and sour. The recipe is contributed by Lauren Woodbridge, who serves as a member of the Illinois Farmers Market Association board of directors and co-owns The Kitchen Sink (TheKitchenSinkChicago.com), a local bagel company specializing in organic, local bagels sold at Chicago farmers’ markets.

Photo courtesy of ILFMA

Buttercup Squash Pasta with Pickled Cranberry Sauce Total time: 45 minutes Yields: 4 servings 1 box whole wheat noodles (penne or linguine are favorites) Pickled Cranberry Sauce 2 pints (4 cups) fresh cranberries ¾ cup apple cider vinegar ¾ cup water ¾ cup brown sugar 2 bay leaves 2 cinnamon sticks ½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp mulling spices (clove, citrus, allspice, cinnamon) ½ tsp peppercorns 1 sprig of rosemary Zest of half an orange

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Buttercup Squash Sauce 1 buttercup squash (about 2 lbs), about 3 cups peeled and cut into chunks ½ red onion, cut into chunks 5 garlic cloves, chopped 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 5 canned artichoke hearts 2 stems marjoram leaves 1 Tbsp olive oil ½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp black pepper Water or veg stock, if necessary Micro greens, optional …continued on page 36 November 2018

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Preheat oven to 400°.

Cranberry sauce: In a medium pot over medium heat, combine water, vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, bay leaf, salt, spices, peppercorns and orange zest.

Bring to a simmer for a couple minutes and remove from heat. Strain out herbs and spices, leaving the liquid in the pot.

Add cranberries. Simmer on the stove for about 20 minutes. Allow to reduce and thicken.

Start squash while this is simmering.

Buttercup squash sauce: Add squash, garlic, onion, oil (not olive oil), salt and pepper to a sheet tray.

Bake for about 30 minutes or until tender.

Let cool.

Add cooked squash, onions and garlic to food processor. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, artichoke hearts and marjoram, and blend until mostly smooth—some lumps are fine.

Add a few teaspoons of water or stock, if necessary.

Pasta: Cook pasta as directed in salted water and return to the pot once drained. Add as many scoops of the squash mixture as you like. Toss together.

Serve with a couple scoops of cranberry sauce, a pinch of black pepper and top with micro greens (optional).

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Harvesting fall crops at Prairie Wind Family Farm

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s late fall arrives and we pull in the remaining harvests from the field, I cherish the last of the crops that can tolerate cold and frosts. The sweet, fall carrots and beets make a great salad to celebrate the rich soil where they were grown, and the spinach frittata reminds me to prepare more recipes for winter spinach harvests to come. Enjoy!” says Jen Miller, of Prairie Wind Family Farm, in Grayslake.

To assemble salad: Toss each type of vegetable and the apples one at a time with enough dressing to barely coat them. Arrange in separate piles in a wide, shallow bowl.

Just before serving, sprinkle salad with blue cheese and walnuts, add more salt and pepper to taste and toss gently.

Serve at room temperature.

Beet and Carrot Salad with Blue Cheese and Walnuts

Spinach and Cheddar Strata

Yields: four to six servings

Yields: four servings

Dressing: ⅓ cup minced cipollini onions 5 Tbsp cider vinegar 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 1½ Tbsp Dijon mustard ½ cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 10 oz fresh spinach leaves 3 cups day-old bread cubes (1 in) 5 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup whole milk 1¼ cups grated white cheddar (3 oz) Coarse salt and ground pepper to taste

Salad: 2 cups cooked, diced beets 1½ cups cooked, diced carrots 1 cup diced green peppers 1½ cups diced apple 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled ½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high.

To make the dressing: Combine onion, vinegar, basil and mustard. Whisk in olive oil in a thin stream. Season with salt and pepper.

Add spinach and cook, stirring constantly, until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Transfer to a colander and drain, pressing with a rubber spatula to release as much liquid as possible.

Lightly butter four small, shallow, 8-ounce baking dishes (or one 9-inch pie dish).

Divide bread and spinach among dishes.

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eekend athletes, office workers and hobbyists greatly benefit from a balanced array of regular exercises as a preventive measure against injury. In our technological age, repetitive strain injury (RSI) is all too common, and anyone using a computer daily can be at risk. Sedentary lifestyles help set the stage for injury.

RSI is classified as a cumulative trauma disorder that can affect muscles, tendons and nerves of not only the forearm and hand, but also the neck and shoulders. Symptoms may include pain, weakness, numbness or compromised motor control. Carpal tunnel syndrome is just one example.

“Repetitive injuries occur by executing the same motions over and over again with little or no variation, and become syndromes when they occur frequently or chronically,” says Brian Lebo, a strength and conditioning coach and

director of the Athletic Performance Training Center, in North Royalton, Ohio.

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Poor posture, faulty movement technique and lack of periodic breaks from activities can play a major role in developing any form of RSI. “I find that people that maintain a balanced exercise routine tend to do the best in jobs that apply repetitive stresses. People that sit at a desk need core strengthening, flexibility work in the hips, wrists and hands, and work on the neck flexors of the cervical spine,” says Felipe J. Mares, a physical therapist and owner of PT First Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “People that exercise on a daily basis, regardless of their job, hold up better at work. There’s a lot of stored equity in muscle tissue and strength that comes in handy.”

Lebo elaborates, “Exercise is critical for improving quality of life for people that

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suffer from repetitive injuries or RSI because it provides variation from repetitive movement, strengthens muscle and connective tissue, stabilizes joints and improves the body’s response to physical stress. For people with desk jobs, I recommend taking 10 minutes to get up every hour on the hour and move around. Focus on mobility.”

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syndrome, patellofemoral syndrome, lower back pain and rotator cuff injuries. The main cause of these is overuse, faulty alignment and muscle compensation,” says Brooke Taylor, a functional training expert and owner of Taylored Fitness NY Ltd., in New York City.

“Functional training engages the body in multiplanar movements that simulate everyday motions. This forces the body to work as one unit, as opposed to isolating various body parts. The beauty is that with a well-designed program, you leave no muscle untouched. Functional training is beneficial for everyone, and one hour of training a day can make a huge difference. Get out and explore different activities and work opposing muscles. Make all parts of the body work as one,” counsels Taylor.

Whether injuries occur at the desk, on the soccer field or not at all, keeping the body fit is key. Mares reminds us that exercise is like sleep—something we all need and cannot avoid, saying, “Exercise is the great equalizer in life.”

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The impulse to get outside, engage in a sport or push through limitations on weekends can lead to injury if exercising is not also part of the work week. “Do something on weekdays to support your weekend activity to prepare and strengthen your body specifically for it,” says Lebo. “For recreational athletes, I recommend performing some type of strength training to support the demands and movement patterns of your activity. For tendinitis or inflammation of the tendons—the most common type of repetitive injury—exercise can reverse or minimize injury following appropriate rest, together with physical therapy when indicated.”

Basic strength training, maintaining a healthy weight and staying hydrated all help prevent injury and decrease the risk of reoccurrence.“Repetitive injuries that I see often are iliotibial band

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nplugging with creative and fun activities fosters skills that can last a lifetime. Studies published by the National Endowment for the Arts Office of Research & Analysis show that participating in performing and visual arts enhances children’s social skills and emotional processing, builds confidence and improves academic aptitude.

“Not every child needs to play a team sport. Team experiences such as working with peers toward a goal, learning to win and lose gracefully and to get along with others can also be learned through the arts,” explains Antonella D’Aloia, a developmental and expressive art teacher with The Whole Child, in Upton, Massachusetts. “Both crafts and expressive artistic creation have huge benefits because they’re usually seen as nonthreatening activities, especially for kids with anxiety or on the autism spectrum. Art offers a safe place in which they can hone new responses to difficult feelings.”

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Earth-Based Self-Expression Weaving, scrapbooking, making friendship bracelets and other art projects involving organic or re-usable materials can demonstrate sustainability while teaching children how to follow directions, cultivate patience and strategize.

Healthy cooking classes are a creatively engaging avenue for youths to learn about connections between a healthy Earth and maintaining personal health.

Expressing themselves through the visual arts, drama and dance promotes problemsolving and innovation, as does joining a science or

Instilling mindfulness in children can be both fruitful and far-reaching. “Origami— the Japanese art of paper folding without cuts or glue—is a quintessential hobby for centeredness. The act of folding paper is so engrossing that one is very present and in the moment,” says Kathleen Sheridan, origami master and founder of Origami and You, in St. Paul, Minnesota. “Origami stimulates both sides of the brain and helps to build self-esteem. Most of all, it’s fun, portable and inexpensive.”

Fostering imagination and using the written word through journaling or storytelling nourishes a child’s inner world.

“Creating a short story requires divergent thinking; young writers use their imaginations to generate unique ideas for characters, settings, plots and conflicts. We help them think deeply, write authentically and respect the perspectives of others, while learning to create and share their own stories and experiences,” explains Kimberly O’Connor, young writers program director at Lighthouse Writers Workshops, in Denver, Colorado.

“Expressing the exact shape of an iris or the sound of a cricket, for example, requires intense curiosity and attention, two qualities that can serve children and teens indefinitely,” she explains. Such skills can help students anywhere—in the classroom, on the sports field and later, when they begin to search for and find jobs.

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“It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to try new things,” stresses D’Aloia. “Go to local school concerts, plays and art exhibits. Look for public art in your area. Local libraries often offer great activities for kids.”

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instrument helps to improve children’s reading skills, especially those struggling with dyslexia and other learning challenges. Researchers at the German Institute for Economic Research revealed that learning music amplifies cognitive and non-cognitive skills twice as much as engaging in sports, dance or theater arts.

The Wellbeing Project, in Great Britain, has inspired activities such as sewing to benefit well-being. According to research published in the Journal of Public Health, quilting boosts cognitive ability, emotional equilibrium and creativity.

Introducing life skills and hobbies that nourish selfhood can be one of our greatest gifts to the next generation. D’Aloia remarks, “Helping our children to express who they are, rather than who we expect them to be, is the most powerful thing we can do.”

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Eco-Packaging Progress Report

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Manufacturers need to protect their products from damage and theft, and also want them to stand out on retail shelves.

A common result has been hard-to-open containers relying on excessive cardboard and plastic. Today, more manufacturers are responding to consumer requests for less packaging, making it easier on both people and the planet.

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hether shopping online or in a local store, more eco-friendly options are available and they’re worth seeking out.

In grocery stores, look for cellophane packaging made from corn, wheat or potatoes that replaces traditional plastic packaging used for candy, spices, nuts, produce and bath products. Cellulose, made from sustainably harvested wood pulp, one of nature’s most abundant materials, makes for a sturdy bio- and marine-degradable bag that is suitable for home composting. Resistant to oil, fat and grease, it is also microwavable and oven-safe at low temperatures.

Fenugreen uses antibacterial, antifungal spices infused into a tea that is soaked into clean, biodegradable FreshPaper. It works in conjunction with store packaging or storage containers to keep bread, fruit, vegetables and cheese fresh. Kavita Shukla, founder and CEO, says, “Each paper lasts about a month.

A distinct, maple-like scent says the paper is actively working to keep food fresh two to four times longer than usual, preventing food waste due to spoilage.”

Quinn Snacks’ revolutionary Pure Pop Bag of microwave popcorn contains no genetically modified corn, synthetic chemicals or plastic coatings, so unlike other brands, its packaging is compostable and biodegradable. Consumers add the included salt and spices after the popping, allowing the addition of natural ingredients while maintaining the integrity of the food’s natural oil and flavor.

Food carry-out used to mean polystyrene (Styrofoam) containers, but now consumers have the safer option of pulp products that break down completely in backyard compost heaps or through commercial recycling. The pulp comes from North American-sourced hardwoods, which reduces its travel footprint and supports environmentally aware suppliers.

Mycelium, another Styrofoam substitute, uses mushroom roots as glue to hold together other sustainable, compostable agriculture byproducts like corn stalks. The result creates shipping materials that cradle wine bottles, computers and other fragile items to prevent breakage.

In beauty products, look for refillable glass jars. While glass is endlessly recyclable, it carries a large carbon footprint.

Glass is heavy and must be transported, sometimes out of state, to reach a treatment plant. Furnaces capable of melting glass containers must run nonstop at about 2,600 degrees Fahrenheit. Taking the time to refill glass jars saves energy and prevents greenhouse gas emissions.

Some personal products such as deodorant are available in paper pushup tubes. Standard plastic tubes can be difficult to empty completely and are sometimes made of more than one type of plastic, which makes them non-recyclable.

Eco-friendly packaging can be especially challenging for small businesses.

Katherine Dexter, owner of Wild House Body Care, in College Station, Texas, says, “I needed a green product that was oilproof and waterproof. One of the best I’ve found for wrapping solid lotion bars is an unbleached, soy waxed paper. It works as effectively as paraffin-coated waxed paper and is 100 percent biodegradable.” She uses sustainable and natural materials for all of her product packaging.

As part of the adult coloring book craze, Najeeb Kahn, founder of the Monthly Coloring Club, noticed books were shipped shrink-wrapped, so the club has switched to compostable and recycled rigid cardboard mailers.

Online mattress sales have increased from a 5 percent market share in 2016 to 10 percent in 2017, thanks to moneyback guarantees, free in-home trials and innovative compressed mattress-in-a-box delivery. A mattress is squashed to fit in a box measuring 18 by 44 inches; about the size of a medium file cabinet. One person can easily carry it up stairs or around corners. Released from the box, the foam mattress expands to normal size in eight to 12 hours. The cardboard package can be reused or recycled.

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Inaugural Bison Crawl to Celebrate National Bison Day Millions of bison, our country’s official national mammal, once thundered across North America. These massive animals, characterized by long, shaggy brown coats, have poor eyesight, but acute hearing and an excellent sense of smell. Celebrate the key role they played in the settlement of our young nation on National Bison Day, November 3, by joining in the first-ever Bison Crawl.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie and Forest Preserve District of Will County, Two Hounds Antiques, Manhattan-Elwood Public Library and Wilmington Public Library are collaborating on a host of open-to-the-public activities at stops along the crawl.

At the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie stop, visit with volunteers and staff along the Iron Bridge Trail and look for the Midewin bison herd that roams over 1,000 acres.

The Iron Bridge Trailhead at Midewin is located on the east side of Highway 53, between Elwood and Wilmington, about two miles north of the Gemini Giant.

“There is something very special about National Bison Day here at the USDA Forest Service’s Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie; it is one of our favorite days of the year,” says Veronica Hinke, Midewin public affairs officer and public services team leader. “This year, we are looking forward to co-hosting bison interpretive activities with neighboring organizations who share our passion in spreading the message about the ecological, historical and economic importance of bison. You can study up at the bison learning stations in Manhattan and in Wilmington—and then you can take a hike near where a herd of conservation bison actually lives and contributes to the restoration of this incredible ecosystem.”

The herd was established in 2015 as a 20-year conservation experiment. Volunteers and staff are monitoring the herd to see if its grazing pattern, which creates varied grass lengths, is encouraging the return of native Illinois prairie plants, insects, birds and other species.

The Midewin Welcome Center will be open to visit with staff and vol-

unteers, learn about bison and watch a film that shows the Midewin bison herd arriving in 2015. Visitors can get up close and touch a real bison pelt. “Bison Bags” are available to be checked out year-round.

At the Forest Preserve District of Will County stop on the Bison Crawl, Sugar Creek Administration Center, in Joliet, get a close-up look at a real bison pelt, horns, jaw and shoulder bone. A representative from Ruhter Bison Farm, Prairie Rim Ranch, will talk about the farm’s history, practices and products related to bison. Try the bison chip throwing contest—the grand prize is a bison skull donated by Ruhter Bison Farm, in Newman. Bison chip throws will follow each interpretive prairie ecology hike. Everyone will have a chance to throw a chip at the end of each hike at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

In Wilmington, Two Hounds Antiques will present natural shopping and learning opportunities. John Gardener will be on hand to talk about the importance of bees and beekeeping to support native species. Vendors will offer hot and cold food selections, bison-related items and handmade leather goods.

Visitors can get a close look at bison teeth, bones and small sections of pelts at the Manhattan-Elwood Public Library and the Wilmington Public Library. Both will also host bison learning stations for the two weeks before Bison Day. Location: Midewin Welcome Center, 30239 S. State Rte. 53, Wilmington, IL.; Sugar Creek Administration Center, 17540 W. Laraway Rd., Joliet; Two Hounds Antiques, 315 N. Water St., Wilmington; Manhattan-Elwood Public Library, 240 Whitson St., Manhattan; Wilmington Public Library, 201 S. Kankakee St., Wilmington. View the Bison Cam anytime at fs.usda.gov/main/ midewin/home.

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Volunteer Restoration Work

Offers Chance to Learn and Get Exercise

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old weather is approaching, and for restoration volunteers, that means it’s time to remove non-native plants in the region’s natural areas. They’re also sponsoring workdays and welcoming those that want to help, even for a few hours. No knowledge or skills are required, and when out in a natural area, volunteers gain new knowledge and skills, get some exercise, meet people and help protect nature, according to Jack Speer, of Alden, Illinois.

Needing a change from working indoors all his life, Speer decided to help with restoration work in McHenry County.

His wife, Judy, seeking a deeper connection with nature for health reasons, joined him, and they met people that understood how important it is to know the history of the landscape and help restore it.

The volunteers first cleared invasive brush, including buckthorn, and planted seeds at the Alden Conservation Area, owned by the McHenry County Conservation District. “We also saw restored areas, so we knew what we were shooting for,” says Speer. “We had a goal in mind.” Today, they serve as stewards for a rare oak savannah ecosystem that includes a pioneer cemetery.

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Restoration workers also remove other invasive plants during spring and summer, collect and plant seed in fall and even participate in prescribed burns after receiving proper training. But fall and winter are often the best seasons for cutting and removing invasive plants.

Getting Involved Many Chicago region organizations welcome volunteers to help restore and protect natural areas. They typically loan gloves and equipment such as pruning shears and will train volunteers, says Zachary Salus, an intern with the Cook County Forest Preserve District.

Participants should dress in layers and wear close-toed shoes.

Contact local natural areas to learn when work days are scheduled and to register. “Don’t be shy. We’re always looking for people. It’s all about the manpower,” says Salus.

“In November, the invasive plants (including buckthorn and autumn olive) that don’t lose their leaves as quickly stick out like a sore thumb,” says Speer. They’re easy to cut, he notes, and in winter, it’s easier to move along the terrain. Those certified also dab the leftover stumps with an approved herbicide to prevent the plants from resprouting.

“Restoration is important, because not every plant in the woods is a native,” advises Zachary Salus, an intern with the Cook County Forest Preserve District, who earned a degree in ecology at the University of Illinois, in Champaign.

Buckthorn, for example, was introduced from Europe to the U.S. and began shading out the forest floor and preventing native wildflowers and shrubs from growing. “To preserve our forest diversity, we have to take an active role in managing it,” says Salus. “The main thing we need is manpower. In winter, we need help cutting and creating brush piles.” The brush piles get removed or burned, and volunteers can warm themselves in front of the fire on a

Here are some places to check: Citizens for Conservation (CitizensForConservation.org) Cook County Forest Preserve District (fpdcc.com/event/restoration-workdayecological-restoration/all) Lake County Forest Preserve District (lcfpd.org/volunteer/workdays) Lake Forest Open Lands Association (lfola.org) Lake Bluff Open Lands Association (lbola.org) Land Conservancy of McHenry County (conservemc.org/get-involved/volunteer) McHenry County Conservation District (mccdistrict.org/rccms/habitat-restoration-days) Openlands (Openlands.org)

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(Left) Volunteers Jack and Judy Speer, of Alden, collect seeds in a prairie in McHenry County as part of their natural areas restoration work.

cold winter day.

“It sounds like you’re going out and being a lumberjack, but you’re really not,” says Salus. “We’re not taking down big trees. It’s more like dealing with big sticks and cutting them up. A cool thing about doing this work is that you’re getting out into the woods and seeing nature. You’ll be surprised what you can find on these workdays. It’s a good time to learn about the ecology of forests.”

Those that continue to work also see the positive effects over the years and come to realize how important education is, observes Speer. Ever since he and his wife cut their first buckthorn plant, they’ve helped design and build pollinator gardens for schools in the inner city. They now serve as stewards of natural areas and schedule work days to continue McHenry County’s restoration work. They’ve also started the nonprofit Small Waters Education to teach others about natural areas. Speer thinks that working in nature can help people feel better, both physically and emotionally, and says, “It can change your life.”

Sheryl DeVore is a Chicago area writer, editor, educator, photographer and author of three books on nature. For more information, email Sheryl.Devore@comcast.net.

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Massage therapist Michelle Rivera with the Healing Oasis Wellness Center, in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, remarks in the journal Integrative Veterinary Care, “It was in China that I learned that many behavioral problems can also be alleviated or eliminated with the addition of massage therapy.

In my own practice, the majority of issues I successfully work with using massage are behavior problems and seizures.”

Highly sensitive animals may find that therapeutic massage makes being touched more tolerable. Rudinger explains that

it can clear physiological energy blocks.

His approach with dogs is to work on the stomach energy meridian, which flows down around the mouth, down both sides of the midline and underneath the abdominal side of the body. It ends up around the anus, beneath the animal’s tail.

As the meridian is associated with the emotional brain or limbic system, working on this area is particularly useful for dogs that are fear-biters, food- or dog-aggressive, have separation anxiety or problems with their gastrointestinal tract.

Generally speaking, dog massage can be a useful tool for stress relief and relaxation.

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An integrative veterinarian can provide advice and recommend an experienced area canine massage therapist to treat an animal’s specific need. At-home or in-clinic sessions may last from 30 to 80 minutes.

Having a family member massage a pet can add calming and bonding benefits, especially in palliative care. A workshop or continuing education course will teach basic to advanced hands-on massage skills.

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risti Nelson has dedicated her career to leading, funding and strengthening organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. Today, at the helm of the Network for Grateful Living, she is helping awaken thousands of people around the world to the life-changing practice of gratefulness. Co-founded by Benedictine monk, teacher and author David Steindl-Rast, the network offers educational programs and practices that inspire and guide a commitment to grateful living, and spark the transformative power of personal and societal responsibility.

Earlier in her career, Nelson founded a values-based fundraising, consulting, training and leadership coaching company, working with groups such as the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, Buddhist Peace Fellowship and the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. She also served in director-level positions for the Soul of Money Institute, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society.

Nelson lives in Western Massachusetts with her family, grateful to be surrounded by the wonders of the natural world and connected to a vibrant, loving and grateful global community.

Why is it helpful to differentiate between gratefulness, gratitude and thanksgiving?

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Gratefulness is a proactive orientation to life that originates inside.

You wake with a sense of thankful awareness for the gift of another day, of all the miraculous things your body did overnight to keep you alive and healthy and an all-encompassing sense of the great fullness of life.

Gratitude is more of a response to something going well; anything from receiving the perfect present to five green lights on the way home to beautiful weather. It can become an addictive pursuit to try to get life to deliver something positive again and again, whereas gratefulness emanates from a more unconditional core.

Thanksgiving bubbles up when we’re so filled with a sense of gratefulness—that great fullness—that we overflow into finding ways to express thanks aloud and in actions, such as delivering praise or being of service.

In what way is happiness related to gratefulness?

The truth is that it’s not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy. We can have all the things that should make us happy, and that we wish would make us happy, but unless we feel grateful for what we have, it’s likely nothing will truly make us happy. Happiness can be susceptible to outside circumstance, whereas gratefulness is an orientation we can more consistently maintain.

How do we cultivate gratefulness as a way of being, rather than an intermittent feeling?

It’s a three-step process: stop, look and go.

First, we pause to be present; slow down enough to notice all the things for which we can be grateful.

Second, we enlarge our perspective to take nothing for granted and acknowledge that life is short and uncertain, so we are grateful each day we wake up. This step is also about being aware of our privileges, starting with our ability to see, hear, move about and function. It keeps us aware, awake and alert.

Consider how we feel when electricity returns after an outage or when we can use our hand or foot after a cast comes off. Within minutes, we can forget how appreciative we were for those things, so we need to build reminders into our lives.

Third, we generate possibilities. Find ways to express appreciation or nurture something we care about by engaging in an actively grateful way. Even when we suffer hardship, shifting our awareness to notice whatever is sufficient, abundant and beautiful enables us to be grateful.

This creates a ripple effect, bringing more reasons to be grateful. It’s a radical way to live.

Which other qualities of life that people now seek give you hope?

It gives me hope when people seek contentment. Paradoxically, discontent gives me hope too, because when people recognize injustice and social biases, it pushes us to engage; to stand up and take note of what’s not okay and needs to be changed.

Love also gives me hope, especially when individuals seek to love more generously, inclusively and compassionately. It brings me the most hope of all when I see people building bridges and stretching their own capacity to love beyond their comfort zone.

Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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eneé S. Barasch, a certified digestive health specialist, detoxification/purification specialist and founder of Nutritional Health Solutions, in Highland Park, has been a Chicago area leader in nutrition and digestion education for more than 12 years. She splits her time between seeing clients in private sessions, speaking to the community, writing about digestion issues, being an ambassador for holistic digestive health and giving people the ability to connect the dots between nutrition and digestion.

Although every digestive system is different, many people experience allergy flare-ups that may be related to how their bodies are breaking down ingredients in their food. Being aware of our specific digestive needs and taking steps to protect the gut can eliminate allergies, improve absorption and take unneeded stress off our organs.

Why is thorough digestion so important for overall health?

Digestion is one of the main ways the body detoxifies, or cleanses. If the food you’re consuming isn’t broken down properly and thoroughly, it causes stress on the system as it moves through, which can lead to symptoms like gas, bloating, acid reflux, constipation, diarrhea and even insomnia, depression, psoriasis, eczema and chronic pain.

Proper digestion also allows for thorough absorption, so your body is able to use the nutrients you’re putting inside it. Undigested food leads to what we call “leaky gut”, where it passes through the gut membrane and into the bloodstream. This can eventually lead to more serious conditions such as Crohn’s and other autoimmune diseases. In general, when our food isn’t being digested properly, our bodies aren’t working as efficiently as they can. Food becomes a toxin, instead of something that nourishes us.

What role do enzymes play in digestion?

Enzymes are the catalyst for food to be digested. They help to deliver the nutrients to the cells and increase absorption. When food is steamed, broiled, roasted, boiled, fried, stewed, canned, pasteurized or microwaved, the naturally occurring enzymes in it are destroyed. I recommend that everyone take a specific digestive enzyme supplement. That enzyme depends largely on your diet, and how your body breaks down fats, carbs and protein. Testing is recommended to determine which enzyme is right for you.

An enzyme with higher amylase content helps break down carbohydrates, and one with more lipase works better to break down fats. In my office, we run lab tests to determine the right mix of enzymes for each person. I take into consideration factors like family history, diet and overall health. The tests also help detect any nutritional deficiencies. Based on the results, I might recommend diet modifications and food supplements in addition to enzymes.

How do environmental irritants affect digestion?

We encounter factors in the environment every day that can cause irritation and inflammation, whether that’s someone’s excess perfume, secondhand smoke or particles from a construction site. In the springtime, the air is full of dust, mold and other seasonal aggravators. When we breathe these in, they get into our bloodstream in less than 20 seconds. Our bodies then have to break down those extra toxins, which is a lot of work for the liver, kidneys and gallbladder. If they aren’t broken down properly, it results in what people think of as seasonal allergies; runny nose, itchy eyes, red or blotchy skin. People often miss the connection between allergies and digestion. Instead of going to an allergist, they might just need to have their digestive system checked for digestive imbalances.

What practices can people do every day to improve digestion?

Digestive health is dependent on a number of factors, but it is key to both detoxification and real nutrition. I tell my clients that ideally, they are looking to digest, absorb, transport, utilize and eliminate the cellular waste that’s put into their bodies. Avoiding environmental irritants and pollutants eliminates the need to break them down in the first place.

Chewing your food thoroughly starts the breakdown process before it gets into the digestive system. Eating a healthy mix of protein, fats, whole grains fruit and veggies at each meal may be easier to break down than a giant plate of just pasta or a huge steak. Food that is processed or contains GMOs is much harder for the body to process, so I encourage clients to look for whole foods in their natural form as much as possible.

Digestive Health Solutions is located at 480 Elm Pl., in Highland Park. For appointments, call 847-207-2034.

For more information, email NHSolutions@sbcglobal.net or visit DigestiveHealthSolutions.com.

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Native American Heritage Month

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Treats for Troops – Nov 1-14. Wrigleyville Dental will be collecting leftover Halloween candy to send to our troops. Children + adults can trade their candy in for oral hygiene goodies. 3256 N Ashland, Chicago. 773-975-6666. WrigleyvilleDental.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2

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Call Ahead Ecstatic Breathwork Workshop – 6-8pm. This session is designed to increase energy flow and facilitate the release of physical and emotional blocks. Breathwork super-charges the body with oxygen to break through physical and emotional blocks. Be guided through a state of rapid breathing set to music. The breathing session will last approximately 75 mins. $20. Mind Body Healing Center, 77 W Washington, Ste 1704, Chicago. To register, Marc Taylor: 231-510-0316.

MindBodyHealingChicago.com.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3

“Taste of Ravinia” Farmers Market Fall Harvest Dinner – 4-9pm. Guest chef John Sherman, from Abigail’s American Bistro will create and prepare the dinner. Showcases more than 10 vendors from this year’s market. Diners can meet the farmers and vendors between 6 & 7pm. Prizes, food baskets and more. $35/full dinner buffet, $15/ children 6-12, free/5 & under. Bluegrass Restaurant, 1636 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park. RSVP required by Nov 2, Ed Kugler: 847-561-1302.

RaviniaFarmersMarket.org.

Bison Crawl – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie and Forest Preserve District of Will County, Two Hounds Antiques, Manhattan-Elwood Public Library and Wilmington Public Library are collaborating on a host of open-to-the-public activities at stops along the crawl to honor National Bison Day. Midewin Welcome Center, 30239 S State Rte 53, Wilmington. 815-423-6370. fs.usda.gov/midewin.

Green Living Expo – 10am-3pm. Green businesses and organizations are welcome and invited to interact with McHenry County’s green community.

Visitors can shop and talk with environmental organizations. Includes artists’ walk, featuring unique and sustainable creations. Businesses with appropriate green holiday gift ideas are also encouraged to register. Admission free. McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Hwy 14, Crystal Lake. For sponsors, vendors, exhibitors & artists info & to receive a registration form: 815-479-7765 or Sustainability@ McHenry.edu. McHenry.edu/Green.

Holiday Holistic Fair and New Moon Celebration – 10am-6pm. Multiple holistic practitioners and vendors emphasizing the work of Edgar Cayce. Free entry; sessions with practitioners $35/30 mins, $70/60 mins. Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535.

HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Plant Chicago Market – 11am-3pm. 1st Sat. The only farmers’ market in Chicago where you’ll find small batch coffee, microgreens, kombucha, naturally leavened bread and fresh vegetables being sold in the same space they’re produced. The Plant, 1400 W 46th St, Chicago. 773-847-5523.

PlantChicago.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Daylight savings time ends

Gong Bath Meditation – 1-2:15pm. During gong meditation, emotional transformation is produced as it reduces tension, releases blocks and stimulates circulation. The result is a reorganization of the emotional energy and feelings that are tied into the body. It clears nerve endings and regenerates the parasympathetic system, which is ruled by sound. $25/pre-register, $30/at door. Yin Yang Pilates & Yoga, 111 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich. 847-719-1800.

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First Monday Spiritual Spa Night – 6-9pm.

Guided meditation sessions and multiple holistic practitioners emphasizing the work of Edgar Cayce. Entry free; practitioner sessions $35/30 mins, $70/60 mins. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535.

HolisticCenterChicago.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Election Day

Grief Recovery Method Support Group Begins – With Billie Gray, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. The Grief Recovery Method teaches specific tools to recover from loss and change with supportive guidance, and provides a safe environment where participants can begin to recover from their loss and ultimately lead a happier life.

For more info & registration: 773-251-6917 or Miller-Gray@aol.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Diwali begins (Hinduism) Jyothowe go-nah Moon of Return of Big Cold Green Drinks McHenry County – 5-7pm. 1st Wed. Come talk about “greening” the future with others. Special presentations each month on a timely environmental topic or green business. Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen, 110 N Main St, Crystal Lake.

GreenDrinks.org/IL/CrystalLake.

Annual Holiday Open House – 5-8pm. In celebration of a beautiful you for a beautiful season.

You’re invited to experience the magic of the season and mingle with some of our top industry partners featuring the new and the tried-and-true in beauty and wellness, for men and women. FreshSkin Medical Spa & Wellness Center, 595 Elm Pl, Ste 208, Highland Park. RSVP requested: 847-681-8821 or Concierge@MyFreshSkin.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Thank and Grow Rich Class Series – Nov 8 & 15. 7pm. With Megon McDonough. Class based on the book of the same name by Pam Grout and is a perfect way to prepare for Thanksgiving and the holidays. Thank and Grow Rich is for anyone interested in hooking up with the magnanimous energy field of the cosmos. No pre-registration required. Love offering. Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-297-0997.

UnityNorthwest.org.

Your Self as Your Friend – 7-8:30pm. A refreshing and restorative evening to receive guidance and simple centering practices, so you can embrace more self-love, energy and joy. Donation. Inner Balance, 350 Pfingsten Rd, Northbrook. Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362.

Meetup.com/Spiritual-Nourishment-Chicagoland.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Women Wellness Professionals Network – 1011:30am. A meetup for wellness practitioners with inspired connection and dialog, personal and professional support. GPPS Office, 201 E Dundee, Palatine. Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362. Meetup. com/Spiritual-Nourishment-Chicagoland.

Skokie Valley Astronomers Meeting – 8pm.

2nd Fri. Topic: The Giant Magellan Telescope: Hubble Resolution x 10. Club member Andy Kurz will describe how it took over 3 yrs to polish one mirror. And you thought your job your job was a “grind.” Ryerson Conservation Area Welcome Center, 21950 N Riverwoods Rd, Riverwoods.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10

savethedate Source & Synchronicities Course – Nov 1011. Participants may access the Power of Source and the Power of Consciousness in 3 important life zones: healing, love and wealth. Preethaji, an enlightened sage and founder of O&O Academy, along with her faculty, will be teaching via webcast from India. Free introduction and dance orientation, Get in the Zone, at 7pm, Nov 9, featuring DJ Taz Rashid. Holiday Inn and Convention Center Gurnee, 6161 Grand Ave, Gurnee. More info: LauraSavita@icloud.com.

Register: OOAademyUSA.org/course/sourcesynchronicities.

Let your mind alone, and see what happens. ~Virgil Thomson

Life Reset Workshop – 9am-12pm. In this intimate workshop, John Newton will assist you in clearing the deepest layers of unresolved burden and stress from your life and family lineage to reveal a powerful life of possibility. Leaving no stone unturned, experience moving forward without the stress, judgment and negative beliefs that may be holding you back.

See what a true “Life Reset: really is. Designed in tandem with the Powerful Manifestation workshop to support you in creating the life you are here to live; a life free of physical and emotional pain. $145. Be Optimal Holistic Health Center, 1249 N Waukegan Rd, Glenview. 847-486-8000. BeOptimal.com.

Living in a Mindful Universe – 9am-4:30pm. Join Eben Alexander, MD, and Karen Newell, innovators in the emerging field of brainwave entrainment and co-authors of Living in a Mindful Universe, for illuminating insights, discussions and experiential explorations through sound meditations and heart activation. CEUs available. Visit website for info about additional Nov 9 evening event. $115. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828. For details & to register: InfinityFoundation.org.

Psychic Holistic Fair at Enlightened Balance – Nov 10 & 11. 9am-6pm, Sat; 9am-4pm, Sun. Readings, body balancing, artist trunk shows, classes.

Free to enter; classes starting at $10, private sessions starting at $20. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. 815-307-1180. EnlightenedBalance.com.

Workshop: Energize and Empower Your Dialog with the Universe – 10am-12pm. Discover where your energy is being either zapped or drained. Change your self-talk, stop the energy leaks. Take home 3 keys to reclaiming your empowered presence. $35; $30 /pre-registered

by Nov 4. Inner Balance, 350 Pfingsten Rd, Northbrook. Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362.

Meetup.com/Spiritual-Nourishment-Chicagoland.

Laser Sessions: Letting Go So You Can Receive – 12:30-3pm. Let go of stress, old hurts so you can feel freer through the holidays. Reclaim energy and inspiration so you can choose and receive what you really want. Pre-pay to reserve your time slot or first come first served. $15/private 15-min de-stressing session. Inner Balance, 350 Pfingsten Rd, Northbrook. Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362.

Meetup.com/Spiritual-Nourishment-Chicagoland.

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

Adoption of children has transformed from a secretive event into a mutual family-planning process for both placing parents and for adoptive parents. Attorney Sally Wildman describes adoption fundamentals, shares key resources to develop an adoption plan and highlights new developments in adoption practice. Registration closes Nov 8. Free. Lincoln Belmont Branch of Chicago Public Libraries, 1659 W Melrose St, Chicago. To register: 312-744-0166 or bit.ly/2LdyeMc.

Chicago IANDS – 2-5pm. Support/study/resource forum for near-death, out-of-body and spiritual experiences, losses. Guest speaker: Susan Wisehart, MS, NCSP, CHt, LMFT, is a Holistic Psychotherapist. $20 donation. Evanston Hospital, Frank Auditorium, 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston. 847-251-5758.

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Group Past Life Regression – 2-5pm. Past life journeys are powerful experiences which deepen the understanding of your life purpose, talents and soul lessons. Come and explore yours with Susan Wisehart. This workshop will include a group guided journey to a happy past life experience. Chicago International Association for Near Death Studies (IANDS). Evanston Hospital, Frank Auditorium, 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston. 847-2515758. ChicagoIANDS.org. For individual sessions: SusanWisehart.com.

Gong Journey – 6-9pm. With sound healer Andre. $25/ARE member, $30/nonmember. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines.

847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Veteran’s Day

Initial Awakening Workshop – 9am-5pm. Awaken and feel a new energy system in your body. Quiet your mind of busy thoughts, strengthen your center, and develop a deeper connection to your body’s energy. This is a basic workshop in getting to know yourself through the Body & Brain’s practices and principles. Northbrook Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, 1947 Cherry Ln, Northbrook. 847-562-9642.

BodyNBrain.com/northbrook.

Yin Yoga and Astrological Meditations – 9:3011:30am. Workshop will explore planetary stages of consciousness coupled with yin yoga. The 7 chakras within us, acts as a reflection of the entire solar system. While holding propped yin poses related to each of the 7 centers, Dawn will guide you through meditations focused on the governing planet of each center. $30 by Nov 8, $35 after. Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773-342-4600 YogaKriya.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Birth of the Baha’a’llah (Bahai’i) Mawlid-Al-Nabi begins at sundown (Islam)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 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.

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

Like-minded people meet to discuss issues of environmental importance and build awareness. O’Toole’s Pub, 412 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. For more info: Facebook.com/GreenDrinksLibertyville or GreenDrinks.org.

Quick decisions are unsafe decisions. ~Sophocles

Managing Stress and Anxiety Workshop – 7pm.

With Richard Popp, certified craniosacral therapist, energy healer and instructor. Learn: how to heal yourself energetically; how to quiet your mind; how to better manage your stress and anxiety. Enjoy simple mindful meditation and energy techniques that can be done while sitting in a chair. No preregistration required. $10 suggested love offering.

Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-297-0997. UnityNorthwest.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Astrology: Practical Application of Ancient Wisdom – 7-8pm. Astrology is one of the most insightful tools you can use to understand yourself, all areas of your life and your relationships. If you provide your birth data in advance of the workshop, you will receive a complimentary copy of your birth chart. $10. 800 E Northwest Hwy, Ste 101A, Mt. Prospect. To register, Lisa: 847-917-5473 or L.Hagenbuch@comcast.net.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Dynamic Shore: Water, Waves and Coastal Change – 7-9pm. Coastal geologic change occurs across time from minutes to millennia and is driven by a variety of processes, including waves, water levels, and ice. Dr. Ethan Theuerkauf, Illinois Coastal Geologist, University of Illinois, will explore these processes and dynamics of coastal geologic change along Western Lake Michigan. Free. Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest. lfola.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Gyrokinesis Class – Fridays, Nov 16-Dec 21.

10-11am. 6-wk session. Lengthen and strengthen your spine and body. $120; $100/first-time clients.

Spyrl Chicago, 1781 Green Bay Rd, Highland Park.

847-348-0822. SpyrlChicago.com.

Open Drum Circle – 8-10pm. A fun evening of making music together. Join us whether you have never played before, have been drumming for years, or just want to listen and absorb the healing vibes. We welcome drums, percussion, guitar, flute, harmonica, didgeridoo, crystal bowls, bells, gongs, etc. Some instruments available to borrow. Suggested admission: $10. Life Force Arts Center, 1609 W Belmont, Chicago. 773-327-7224.

Info@LifeForceArts.org. AstrologicalDetails.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Basic Level Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Certification Training – Nov 17 & 18. 9am-1pm.

IET is a gentle and effective spiritual self-care tool that helps you clear the issues from your tissues using the angelic energy of compassion. With Jill Kempner, IET Master. Certificate of completion and manual included. CEUs available. $233. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828. For details & to register: InfinityFoundation.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Initial Awakening Workshop – 9am-7pm. Awaken and feel a new energy system in your body. Quiet your mind of busy thoughts, strengthen your center, and develop a deeper connection to your body’s energy. This is a basic workshop in getting to know yourself through the Body & Brain’s practices and principles. Glen Ellyn Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, 30 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn. 630-858-2190.

BodyNBrain.com/glen-ellyn.

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Restoring Health and Wholeness from Within – 10:30am. With Integrative Physician, Archana Lal-Tabak, MD, and yoga teacher and energy worker, Jim Lal-Tabak. A lecture about self-healing that goes beyond the small self and will inspire you to see the true potential to heal and thrive in your life. Experience and learn practices that accelerate healing and enhance health. Donations welcome.

Cityside Spiritual Center in Elastic Arts, 3429 W Diversey Ave, Ste 208 Chicago. 847-425-9355.

BodyMindMedicine.com.

Noon Meditation: In Praise of Gratitude – 12-2pm.

1pm lecture: Liberation Through the Klesas. Join us for weekly inspirational lectures and refreshments during a break. Come and meet like-minded people. In this lecture, explore Patanjali’s methods for moving from a cycle of suffering/dissatisfaction, characterized by the habitual patterning of the 5 klesas, to a cycle of freedom/liberation. Free.

Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773-342-4600. YogaKriya.org.

Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar and Farmers’ Market – 12-4pm. Meet dozens of vendors at the indoor crafts and farmers’ market while listening to Hyde Park’s finest DJs spinning jazzy, soulful soundtracks to your shopping. Promontory Restaurant, upstairs lounge, 5311 S Lake Park Ave W, Chicago. 312-801-2100. Facebook.com/ HydeParkHandmade.

The Ascendant and the Midheaven in the Horoscope – 1-4pm. The Face I Show To The World and What the World Sees. The Ascendant/Rising Sign and Midheaven are “points” in the horoscope that show how we present ourselves, our persona/ mask, and how we are viewed by others, our public image. Acquire an understanding of them and your own personal Ascendant and Midheaven in this workshop. Bring your charts for analysis. $55; $45

by Nov 11. Life Force Arts Center, 1609 W Belmont, Chicago. 773-327-7224. Info@LifeForceArts.org.

AstrologicalDetails.com.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Thanksgiving

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Buy Nothing Day

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Small Business Saturday

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Int’l Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Noon Meditation: Life is But a Dream – 122pm. 1pm lecture: Spiritual Caregiving. Join us for weekly inspirational lectures and refreshments during a break. Come and meet like-minded people.

Free. Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773-342-4600. YogaKriya.org.

Exploring Life Mission – 2-3:30pm. Why am I here? What am I here to do? Who am I here to become? If these questions are relevant for you, join us for the continuing series of Life Mission sessions. Each session is custom created for, and with, those in attendance. $10 suggested donation. Inner Balance, 350 Pfingsten Rd, Northbrook. Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362.

Meetup.com/Spiritual-Nourishment-Chicagoland.

Laser Sessions: Letting Go So You Can Receive – 4-5:30pm. Let go of stress, old hurts so you can feel freer through the holidays. Reclaim energy and inspiration so you can choose and receive what you really want. Pre-pay to reserve your time slot or first come first served. $15/private 15-min de-stressing session. Inner Balance, 350 Pfingsten Rd, Northbrook. Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362.

Meetup.com/Spiritual-Nourishment-Chicagoland.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26

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Transgender Day of Resilience

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27

Haven for Herps: The Spectacle of Snake Road – 7pm. Snake Road is a unique ecosystem in the Shawnee National Forest of southern IL that consists of towering limestone bluffs bordered by hardwood forest and buttonwood swamps. A narrow gravel road parallels the bluffs at their base. So many snakes cross the road on their way to and from their hibernaculums in the bluffs that the U.S. Forest Service closes the road for 2 mos in the spring and fall to protect the snakes from vehicles. The 2.5-mile closed section is open to foot traffic, and herpetologists and field herpers flock to the area to observe the phenomenon. Veterinarian, herpetologist and wildlife photographer Stephen Barten will share the whys, hows, and thrills of the experience, which also includes bird and other animal sightings. Free.

Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Rd, Highland Park. For more info & complete schedule, Rena Cohen: 847-831-0331. LakeCookAudubon.org.

Spiritual Healing Sessions – Nov 27-29. With Internationally recognized and loved Malcom Smith. Last healing session of 2018. $90/30-min session. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. For an appt, Julie: 847299-6535 or AREChicagoCenter@gmail.com.

HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Cupping Part One: Basic Cupping for Health and Vitality – 10am-5pm. Learn a variety of cupping techniques addressing the common cold, muscle aches and pains, digestive disorders and irregular menstruation to name a few. Class geared toward students who are new to cupping or need a refresher.

Different types of pneumatic cups available to try. 6 CE hrs available for professional therapists. $150.

Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston.

847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Straws Documentary Screening – 1-2:30pm. Join us for a short film and discussion about how we can all help protect Lake Michigan as well as our oceans from destructive plastic pollution one step, and one straw at a time. Free. Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette. 847-256-5025.

WilmetteLibrary.info.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Cupping Part Two: Silicone Moving Cups for Muscle Tension – 2:30-9:30pm. Silicone cups are more versatile in addressing contoured areas than rigid cups. Class will review silicone moving cup methods and protocols for soft tissue dysfunction of the neck, shoulder, hip and scars. Part One (Nov 27) is not prerequisite. 6 CE hrs available for professional therapists. $150. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130.

ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Straws Documentary Screening – 7-8:30pm. Join us for a short film and discussion about how we can all help protect Lake Michigan as well as our oceans from destructive plastic pollution one step, and one straw at a time. Free. Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette. 847-256-5025.

WilmetteLibrary.info.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Manifest the Life You Desire – Dec 1 & 2. 9:30am1:30pm. With Dr. Funda Kahn. Workshop provides participants with tools such as sleep hypnosis and self-hypnosis to change old belief systems and let go of self-sabotaging behaviors by learning to listen and discipline their ego. $195. 3020 N Kimball, Chicago. To register: 847-971-1221 or InnerChildConnection.com.

The Secret to a Happy Life – 7-8:30pm. Presented

by Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago. Led by Kadampa Buddhist monk Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab. Learn how ancient meditation techniques and modern Buddhist philosophy offer practical solutions to develop a genuinely happy life, whether or not individuals have prior experience with Buddhism or meditation. Malcolm X College Auditorium, 1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago.

630-880-0457. MeditateInChicago.org/happy.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 First Monday Spiritual Spa Night – 6-9pm.

Guided meditation sessions and multiple holistic practitioners emphasizing the work of Edgar Cayce. Entry free; practitioner sessions $35/30 mins, $70/60 mins. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535.

HolisticCenterChicago.com.

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savethedate SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 Dan Brule: Breathwork Immersion Workshop Weekend – Dec 8-9. This weekend immersion will not only heal your pains of the physical and emotional bodies, it will bring you to a new understanding of possibilities and understanding, on the deepest level of how our limitations are false. $497 before Nov 7, $797 after. The Yoga Room of Hampshire, 184 S State St, 2nd Fl, Hampshire. 231-510-0316. YogaRoomHampshire.com/dan-brule-weekend-immersion.

Angel Day – 10am-5pm. 3 sessions. Spend the day in the energy of the angelic realm. Per session: $20/ARE members, $25/nonmember; full day: $55/ARE member, $65/nonmember. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines.

847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 Holiday Open House – 11am-2pm. Lovelight Holiday Sale and treatment rooms. This year will be a little different from our past events. While we will still offer great discounts in our metaphysical store, mini-sessions will be offered in all rooms.

This is perfect for anyone that has wanted to try one of our many services, but wasn’t sure of the process. Lovelight Healing Center, 408 Center St, Grayslake. 847-350-7000. LoveLightHC.com.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 Beginning Zen Shiatsu – Dec 10-14. 10am5pm. Learn how to give a basic 1-hr shiatsu treatment that you can share with friends and family. Course is a stand-alone offering; also the first 30 hrs of our complete shiatsu certification programs. $450 plus books. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019 One-Year Esoteric Psychology Program Begins – With Donna Mitchell-Moniak of Spirit Fire Meditative Retreat Center, MA. Esoteric psychology is the exploration of one’s self as a conscious energy being who has chosen to incarnate for purposeful reasons. Includes 4 weekend retreats, online webinars, a meditation practice and selected reading from Bailey/DK texts. Enrollment closes in mid-Dec. Tuition: $1,000, $500 deposit required by Dec 17; Lodging: $500/4 retreats, $150 deposit required by Jan 11, 2019. Madison, WI. SpiritFire.com/esoteric-psychology.html.

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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.

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ANGEL READINGS ANGEL INTUITIVE-MEDIUM – Connect with loved ones or angels in a loving, safe environment. Energy clearing, healing. Classes available. Sandy Turkington: 847-772-9198. SandyTurkington.com.

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

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

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MEDIA SALES: CHICAGO & SUBURBS – Excellent opportunity for flexible part-time work with great rewards. Natural Awakenings Chicago is seeking a self-motivated professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills to introduce businesses to the benefits of advertising in print and online. Ideal candidate must be self-motivated, organized and creative in sourcing suitable clients and events to target in Chicago and suburbs. You must enjoy conversing on the phone and in face-to-face meetings, as well as enjoy working both from your home and from the road throughout the metropolitan area, and have previous relationship-based ad sales experience. You’ll need at least 20 flexible daytime hours per week to prosper. Occasional weekend and evening time needed to attend events and network.

Pay is generous commission, plus bonuses. Email your info, a brief description of your experience and your phone number to Info@NAChicago.com.

SEAMSTRESS NEEDED – For high-end clothing in Deerfield/Northbrook area. Part or full time. Mimika Designs. 847-312-3084. Fitted2U@gmail.com.

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

Marcia: 847-778-4688. Chicagoiands.org.

SERVICES MARMEL ACCOUNTING, LLC: ACCOUNTING WITH HEART – Marmel Accounting, LLC provides QuickBooks accounting and tax research services for small businesses. 100% of every invoice you pay is first loaned out on Kiva.org as a microloan to people in developing countries. 773-456-9729.

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monthlyspecialoffers $85 Digestive System Evaluation with Naturopathic Doctor – Thru Nov. Do you know that 80% of all diseases begin in the digestive tract?

The health of our digestive tract is a reflection of all 11 systems in the body and the overall health. Schedule today. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130.

Antalee.com. $89.99 Eminence Anti-Aging Facial – Thru Nov. With a revolutionary, non-surgical approach, and the help of anti-aging masks, serums, and Vitamin C & K concentrated ampoules you will see an increase of collagen production, and your skin regains elasticity and plumpness. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview.

847-486-1130. Antalee.com. $54.99 60-Min Swedish Massage – Thru Nov. Add $10 for deep tissue. This classic form of full-body soft tissue massage that relaxes the body, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, enhances range of motion, eases muscle aches and tension. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com.

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$104.99 Swedish Massage + Spa Manicure/ Pedicure – Thru Nov. Add $10 for deep tissue.

The classic form of full-body soft tissue massage.

Excellent for first-time clients. Along with that, enjoy a classic spa manicure and pedicure. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview.

847-486-1130. Antalee.com. $169.99 90-Min Swedish Massage + Eminence Hydrating Facial – Thru Nov. Add $10 for deep tissue. The classic form of full-body soft tissue massage. Excellent for first-time clients. Beat the cold weather and hydrate your skin with an Eminence Hydrating Facial. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130.

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$249 Glycolic Peel Package – Buy a package of 5 glycolic Peels for $249, get 1 free. Fall is a great time to shed your skin and rejuvenate your face.

In addition we are offering a $429 Microblading Special: Purchase a 2 session Microblading Package and get a free bottle of Nerium Night Cream ($120 retail). To schedule, Wellness Empowered: 847-963-6094.

Family Salt Day Special – Parents and kids all for price of a regular adult. First-time visit. North Shore Salt Therapy, 1282 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. Appt: 847-780-8200. NorthShoreSalt.com.

Free Salt Therapy Session – Purchase a salt lamp at North Shore Salt Therapy during the month and receive one free salt therapy session. Firsttime visit. North Shore Salt Therapy, 1282 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. Appt: 847-780-8200.

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Gratitude for Good Sleep – Thru Nov. Wrigleyville Dental is encouraging anyone having sleep issues or waking up tired to come in for a consultation appointment and $50 off an at-home sleep test that detects disordered breathing and whether it’s the cause of restlessness. 3256 N Ashland, Chicago. 773-975-6666. WrigleyvilleDental.com.

Meditation Teacher Training Program – Enrollment is ongoing, students may register and work through the program at their own pace. Learn different meditation techniques to assist you in finding greater happiness and meaning in everyday life. Learn methodology how to teach meditation to others. $1,580$1,700. Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773-342-4600. YogaKriya.org.

sunday The Mike Nowak Show Radio Program – 9-11am.

Live weekly local radio show focused on gardening and the environment, with lots of humor to wake us up. Author and master gardener Mike Nowak and cohost Peggy Malecki feature a variety of guests and weather/climate scientist Rick DiMaio in live show on 1590 WCGO AM, also available in podcast on MikeNowak.net, iTunes, Stitcher and podcast apps, and streaming live on MikeNowak.net, TuneIn radio app and on Facebook at @The Mike Nowak Show.

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

Also 1st Mon, 6-9pm. Bookstore is always open during scheduled events. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535.

HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Logan Square Indoor Farmers’ Market – Nov 4-Mar 31. 10am-3pm. Not held Nov 25, Dec 23, 31. Hosts approximately 20 farmers from within 150 miles of Chicago, offering seasonal produce and humanely pasture-raised livestock. Emporium Arcade Bar Logan Square, 2363 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago. LoganSquareFarmersMarket.org.

Time to Dance: Ballet – 10:30-11:30am. Also Tues, 1:30-2:30pm & Thurs, 12:30-1:30pm. A class for people age 55 and over. First class free. Drop-ins welcome; pre-registration requested. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org.

Putting My Oxygen Mask on First – 1:301:45pm. With Amy Landolt. Join this weekly discussion about self-care. Live on Northshore Acupuncture Center’s Facebook page: Facebook.com/NorthshoreAcupunctureCenter.

Qigong – 2-4:30pm. Discover the healing abilities of the ancient practice of qigong. Free qigong and tai chi classes for the inexperienced; also a space for experts to practice their skills. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, 65 E Wacker Pl, 17th Fl, Chicago. 773-477-4822

monday Online On-Demand Akashic Records Certification Classes – Gain the perspective and clarity to make choices leading you to greater possibilities in this lifetime. Classes include Practitioner, Advanced Practitioner, Healing, Discover Your Soul’s Path, Manifesting Your Soul’s Purposes. Save $145 with 5-Class Package. Online. 708-771-5830.

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All-Day Salt Therapy: Bring A Friend Special – 9am-7pm. Also Thurs. Bring a friend and discover the benefits of salt therapy, a natural way to improve overall wellness and relieve symptoms of many skin and respiratory conditions. First-time visit. $19/person. North Shore Salt Therapy, 1282 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. Appts: 847-780-8200.

NorthShoreSalt.com.

Gluten-Free Monday – 10am-8pm. All gluten-free grocery items 10% off all-day long. Free. Earthly Goods Health Foods, 6951 Grand Ave, Gurnee.

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

markyourcalendar Footbath Detox Mondays – 11am-6pm. Sluggishness, fatigue, low energy and poor sleep? A 30-min ionic footbath stimulates cells to release toxins and rebalance the cellular system that is responsible for overall health. The process continues after the toxins are dislodged during treatment, allowing your entire body to function optimally.

Save $10. Nutritional Health Solutions, 480 Elm Pl, Ste 108, Highland Park. 847-207-2034.

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Time to Dance: Jazz – 2pm. With Kate Wagner.

CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org.

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

Hemp Oil 101: Let’s Talk CBD/Hemp Oil – 7pm.

Hear about the new science and research on the benefits of phytocannabinoids and why hemp oil may be the missing link in your health journey. Let us introduce you to a full-spectrum phytocannabinoid diol hemp oil that doesn’t require a medical card. After the presentation stay to learn about the joining us to spread the mission and the business opportunity. Free. Starbucks Meeting Room (Streets of Woodfield), 601 N Martingale Rd, Schaumburg.

RSVP: 630-309-3409.

tuesday Acupuncture Special – If you never tried acupuncture at Nirvana Naturopathics, but are curious, try it for only $25. Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine will check your pulses and insert tiny little needles in your ears. You will be relaxed for 25-30 mins while listening to music. Nirvana Naturopathics, 707 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 100, Deerfield.

847-715-9044. NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

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

Enhance Your Health in Ways You Never Knew Possible – 11:15am-12:15pm. Come hear the research and science behind this one-of-a-kind nano-enhanced hemp oil. Keep The Beat Wellness, Berkson Office Center, 333 Skokie Blvd, Ste 106, Northbrook. RSVP: 847-769-3547.

Complimentary Consultation at ChiroMend Natural Health Center –1-5pm, by appt. Are you feeling older than your age? Brain fog or stress turning you into a zombie? Come and sit down for a 30-min complimentary consultation with one of our board-certified physicians to discuss your health and formulate a plan to uncover the real causes of your symptoms. 1834 Glenview Rd, Ste 2W, Glenview. For appt: 847-730-3988. More info: ChiroMend.com.

Time to Dance: Ballet – 1:30-2:30pm. See Sun listing. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org.

Plant Clinic Hours – 2-4pm. Held year round. Gardening or houseplant questions? Our horticulturist can help. Bring in photos or a sample of your plant for identification or disease diagnostics. Complimentary houseplant-potting service available, for a suggested donation. You provide the plant and pot and we provide the soil and expertise. Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St, Oak Park. 708-725-2400. pdop.org.

Time to Dance: Tap – 2:40pm. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park.

Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org.

Silent Meditation Service – 6pm. Led by Anita Stehmeier. Spending 45 mins in meditation can make a powerful impact on your well-being and quality of life. Being supported by a group makes meditation much easier. Free-will offering. Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines.

847-297-0997. UnityNorthwest.org.

Qigong – 6-8pm. 2nd Tues. Discover the healing abilities of the ancient practice of qigong. Free qigong and taiji classes for the inexperienced; also a space for experts to practice their skills. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, 65 E Wacker Pl, 17th Fl, Chicago. 773-477-4822.

Shiatsu Student Clinic – 7 or 8pm. Also Thurs, 11am or 12pm. Receive a 45-min session from an advanced Zen Shiatsu student. Sessions are performed in a group setting with instructor observation. $35/45-min or $90/3 treatments. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston.

Availability limited; for appts: 847-864-1130.

ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

wednesday Stretch & Balance – 10-10:45am. Prevent falling by incorporating balance positions and incorporate stretching large muscles for toned body. $15, $10/Punch Pass. Fitness for Active Adults, 742 Sheridan Rd, Highwood. 847-736-2671.

Fitness4ActiveAdults@aol.com.

Salt Therapy Happy Hour Special – 4-7pm.

Discover the benefits of salt therapy, a natural way to improve overall wellness and relieve symptoms of many skin and respiratory conditions. Come relax in our adult salt room, or play along with your family in the kids’ salt room. First-time visit. $19/person. North Shore Salt Therapy, 1282 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. Appts: 847-780-8200.

NorthShoreSalt.com. $7 Community Yoga or Meditation Class – 6:307:30pm. Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773-342-4600. YogaKriya.org.

Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. With Kevin. $20. Mind Body Healing Center, 77 W Washington, Ste 1704, Chicago. To register, Kevin: Hello@KevinOberhausen.com. MindBodyHealingChicago.com.

Hemp Oil Business Opportunity – 8pm. Learn how to become part of this revolution in health.

Hop online to learn more about this work-fromhome business opportunity. We will present a brief 15-min overview. RSVP: 630-309-3409. Meeting ID: 630-309-3409. Zoom.US.

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Palos Heights Winter Market – 8am-12pm. Held Nov 17, Dec 15, Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9. Free parking available. Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W 127th St, Palos Heights. PalosHeights.org/ farmers-market.

thursday All-Day Salt Therapy: Bring A Friend Special – 9am-7pm. See Monday listing. North Shore Salt Therapy, 1282 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. Appts: 847-780-8200. NorthShoreSalt.com.

Green City Indoor Market – Nov 3, 10, 17. 8am1pm. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago. GreencityMarket.org.

Tai Chi Class – 8:45am. Also Tues, 8:15pm.

Reduce stress; increase flexibility and balance; improve muscle strength and definition; increase energy; stamina and agility. Wear flat-soled shoes and loose fitting clothes. $10/class. Whole Health Acupuncture, 50 Turner Ave, Elk Grove Village.

847-357-3929. WholeHealthPrograms.com.

Shiatsu Student Clinic – 11am or 12pm. See Tues listing. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. Availability limited; for appts: 847-8641130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Time to Dance: Ballet – 12:30-1:30pm. See Sun listing. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org.

Time to Dance: Modern – 1:30-2:30pm. A class for people age 55 and over. First class free. Drop-ins welcome; pre-registration requested. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org.

Yoga Club – 4:30-6:30pm. Led by Julie Kotiw, DC, PCOM Bio Science Chair. No experience necessary. We have supplies including blocks and straps, bring a yoga mat if have one. Feel free to drop-in anytime and leave anytime to accommodate your schedule. Free. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, 65 E Wacker Pl, 17th Fl, Chicago. 773477-4822.

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Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching Class – 9-10am.

Stretch and strengthen your hips and shoulders using the revolutionary flexibility method, Ki-Hara.

Increase range of motion and decrease pain in half the time of yoga. $5 for first class. Stretch Chi, 410 S Michigan Ave, Ste 841, Chicago. Advance registration required: 773-750-5031. StretchChi.com.

Community Oneness Blessings & Meditation Circle – 7:30-9pm. 1st & 3rd Thurs. The meditation circle is guided. The Oneness Blessing is a nondenominational transference of Universal Energy, divinely designed to help quiet the mind and open the heart. No experience needed; all welcome in this safe space. Free; donations accepted. Be Optimal Holistic Center, 1249 Waukegan Rd, Glenview.

Savita: 847-477-3069. Awakening-Wellness.com.

friday Chain Reflex Stretch Therapy – 10am-5pm.

Do you sit at a desk all day? Are you a weekend warrior? Do you like to work in the garden or around the house on the weekends? These activities can often lead to unwanted stiffness and joint pains. Benefits of Stretch Therapy: To reduce pain especially in your lower back and neck; improve flexibility and mobility; decrease stress and muscle soreness. WholeHealth NorthShore, 3330 Dundee Rd, Ste S5, Northbrook. For an appt: 847-272-3700.

WholeHealthNorthShore.com.

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Join the Centennial Volunteers – Sat & Sun. Be a part of forest and river revitalization by joining an inspiring movement of volunteers gathering to restore 7 special sites along the Chicago and Calumet rivers. To find a group, Ilana Federman: 312-356-9990 or Ilana@fotfp.org. Dates & locations: fotfp.org/event/centennial.

Mighty House Radio Program – 7-10am. Funny, friendly experts with answers and ideas to help with all of your home improvement projects. Join Ron Cowgill, Robbie Ehrhardt, Rich Cowgill and the Mighty House team each Saturday morning to get help with all your home improvement and repair issues. On 1590 WCGO AM, 1590WCGO.com and MightyHouse.net.

Palatine Winter Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm.

1st & 3rd Sat Nov-Apr. Palatine Train Station, 137 W Wood St, Palatine. 847-358-1649. Palatine. il.us/663/Farmers-Market.

Geneva Green Market: A Winter Farmers’ Market – Nov-May. 9am-1pm. A not-for-profit distributional and educational association that promotes local, organic and sustainable products from local artisan farmers and producers who provide freshness, biodiversity and the highest quality foods. First Congregational Church of Geneva, 327 Hamilton St, Geneva. GenevaGreenMarket.org.

61st Street Indoor Farmers’ Market – Nov 3, 10, 17. 9am-2pm. South side Chicago’s premier farmers market. Market also features chef demos, live music and more. Experimental Station, 6100 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago. ExperimentalStation.org/market.

Mind Body Fitness: Nia Technique – 9:3010:30am. A beautiful, deep class that combines dance (like jazz), martial arts (like tai chi) and healing arts (like yoga). Sense new levels of mindbody awareness as you move to music from all over the world. Taught in over 45 countries, Nia’s blend of choreography and free-dance enhances your physical health, develops your self-healing capacity, and empowers your self-expression. Nonimpact, shoes optional, accessible for all levels of fitness. Energized, strong, flexible, balanced, free.

Fit to be you. Get ready for a sweet, nurturing sweat.

Also Tues & Thurs, 9:30am. $15/drop-in. Raydiant Day, 1400 Greenleaf St, Evanston. 847-644-9834.

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Metabolic Balance – 9:30-10:30am. Healthy weight loss through personalized all-natural nutritional program. If you are serious about taking steps forward to achieve a healthy lifestyle and your ideal weight make your intention a realty.

Free consultation ($150 value). Mind Body Health Center, 6650 N Northwest Hwy, Ste 215, Chicago.

For appt: 773-614-6454.

Grayslake Farmers’ Market – Thru Dec 15.

10am-2pm. Offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Centennial Plaza, corner of Whitney & Center sts.

GrayslakeFarmersMarket.com.

Introduction to Heartland Meditation – 2-3pm.

Learn how the guided, subtraction meditation technique brings positive changes real results. An eye-opening session showing how to reflect on the cluttered thoughts to discard those from the mind.

Free. Heartland Meditation, 1444 S Butterfield Rd, Mundelein. 224-433-6338. HeartlandMeditation.com.

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ZERO BALANCING WELLNESS CENTER

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

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

Trained in both Western and Oriental Medicine, we use acupuncture and a dietary approach along with herbal medicine to resolve musculoskeletal pain, internal medicine health issues, insomnia, anxiety and women’s health. We accept major insurances. Schedule your initial appointment on NirvanaNaturopathics.com to find out if acupuncture can help you. Get a healthier and alternative approach to your chronic health conditions. See ad on page 19.

WORLD TREE NATURAL MEDICINE

Kristina Conner, ND, MSOM 17W703-F Butterfield Rd, Oakbrook Terrace 630-359-5522 TheHealingPowerOfNature.com It’s all connected, body mind and spirit. Let’s combine your self-knowledge and intuition with my expertise in Naturopathic and Traditional Chinese medicine to forge your unique pathway to optimal health. Specializing in internal and hormonal health for women of any age.

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

Specializing in Anti-Aging Beauty & Wellness FreshSkin Medical Spa & Wellness Center 595 Elm Pl, Ste 208, Highland Park 60035 847-681-8821 • MyFreshSkin.com Dr. Josie’s journey has taken her to multiple countries and has given her the unique experience of witnessing how medicine is practiced all over the world. Her passion in family medicine and aesthetics has led her to advocate a program of eating well, exercising and aesthetics for patients who are passionate about having the best quality of life. See ads on page 15.

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AKASHIC RECORDS LINDA HOWE CENTER FOR AKASHIC STUDIES 708-771-5830 Linda@LindaHowe.com LindaHowe.com

Since 1996, Dr. Linda Howe has been teaching and writing about the Akashic Records, the sacred archive of our Souls’ past, present and future possibilities. The Records offer transformation by lending us exactly the wisdom, guidance, and energetic support that we need in this lifetime. Learn more at LindaHowe.com.

BODYWORK NATIONAL LYMPHATIC CENTERS

Sharon M Vogel, LMT, CLT, BCTMB, MFR 5002a Main St, Downers Grove 6300 Kingery Hwy, Ste 212, Willowbrook 630-241-4100 Lymphatics.net Sharon Vogel is referred to by Mayo Clinic practitioners, national surgeons and physicians. She offers 27 years’ experience and is Nationally Board Certified, specializing in oncology massage, lymph drainage MLD and myofascial release JFB MFR—all to help assist clients in regaining health.

Free consult and treatment the second Sunday of each month, 12-2pm in Downers Grove with RSVP. See ad on page 37.

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

BRAIN HEALTH MARNY TURVILL, MD Evanston 60201 847-644-8540 DrMarny@gmail.com DrMarny.com

Has your life been taken over by PTSD, a concussion or other TBI, chemical sensitivities, anxiety, or a child with learning or behavior problems? If you are ready to take back control and thrive, contact Dr. Marny now! You can feel better, think better and behave better without medications!

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

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