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How to Strengthen Your Resilience Muscle

15 THE MANY PATHS

OF MEDITATION

16 REIGN IN SCATTERED THOUGHTS THROUGH MEDITATION

18 MEDITATION THAT WORKS

Tips for Finding the Right Practice

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DO-GOOD DOGS DO ALMOST ANYTHING Service Animals Train to Help People in Need

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BANISHING BODY-IMAGE BLUES How Teens Can Learn to Love Their Looks

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Putting Extra Fun into Fitness

DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 8 health briefs 10 global briefs 18 healing ways 20 natural pet 22 wise words 23 inspiration 24 healthy kids 25 eco tip

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The presentation will educate attendees about the use of neurofeedback and mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback that can help people suffering with neurological conditions, such as anxiety, autism, ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, brain injury and many other conditions, to adjust abnormal brainwaves into normal, healthy ranges over time. With mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy, additional oxygen under pressure can reach damaged tissues and assist the body in its own healing process for conditions such as arthritis, autism, autoimmune disorders, cancer, fibromyalgia, heart disease, infections, multiple sclerosis, stroke and numerous other health challenges.

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The main conference includes more than 65 workshops and presentations for the novice and the experienced herbalist. Participants will have the opportunity to choose from herbal medicine making, herbs for specific body systems, plant walks, mushroom forays, herbs for personal and/or spiritual growth, herbs for mental health and more.

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The Dangers of Mercury in Dental Fillings Many consumers are not aware that all silver-colored fillings, or dental amalgams, contain mercury. In fact, amalgam fillings are comprised of approximately 50 percent mercury, according to the World Health Organization and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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or restricted in many other countries, these fillings are still used in the U.S. Amalgam fillings pose risks to human health, and dental mercury released into the environment can cause long-lasting damage to wildlife. Jack Kall, a Doctor of Dental Medicine and chairperson of the board of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), a global network of dentists, health professionals and scientists that has been researching dental amalgam and other dental products since 1984, explains, “Mercury is continuously emitted from dental amalgam fillings, and it is absorbed and retained in the body, particularly in the brain, kidney, liver, lungs and gastrointestinal tract.”

Unsafe amalgam removal techniques also raise health concerns.

Some patients require the removal of amalgam fillings due to physical deterioration, while others have it done for cosmetic purposes (white-colored fillings match the teeth better) or because they prefer to have dental fillings that don’t contain mercury.

However, removal of amalgam fillings without proper safety measures can potentially lead to patients, dentists, staff and the environment being exposed to unsafe levels of mercury. Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique recommendations to mitigate dental mercury exposure are available at TheSmartChoice.com.

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Antidepressants in Pregnancy Linked to Autism A study by the University of Bristol, England, of 254,610 young people from Stockholm showed that children born to mothers taking antidepressants during pregnancy had more than a 4 percent risk of autism, compared to less than a 3 percent risk in children born to mothers with psychiatric conditions not on antidepressants. Depression is common in women of childbearing age, with 3 to 8 percent of pregnant European women prescribed antidepressants.

But with 95 percent of them bearing children without autism, the risks and benefits must be carefully weighed, say researchers.

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Mindfulness Reduces Alcohol Cravings In a randomized, double-blind experiment published in the International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, University College London researchers found that among 68 heavy drinkers, just 11 minutes of recorded mindfulness training reduced drinking. Subjects were closely matched with an active control group that was taught relaxation techniques. Seven days later, the mindfulness group on average drank 9.3 fewer units of alcohol, roughly equal to three pints of beer, while the relaxation group showed no drop in alcohol consumption.

THIRD-PERSON SELF-TALK AIDS IN EMOTIONAL CONTROL As reported in Scientific Reports, two studies of 37 and 52 people at Michigan State University have discovered that talking to ourselves in the third person using statements like, “Why is John upset?” instead of, “Why am I upset?” can help improve our ability to control our emotions.

Everyone occasionally engages in internal monologue, an inner voice that guides our moment-to-moment reflections. Now, scientists believe that the language used in the process influences actions differently. The premise is that third-person selftalk leads us to think about ourselves similarly to how we think about others, which provides the psychological distance needed to facilitate self-control.

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Renewable Payoff Germany Undergoes an Energy Renaissance

Last May, Germany’s renewable energy mix of solar, wind, hydropower and biomass generated so much power for a few hours that customers actually got paid for using electricity. The country’s renewable power sources generate 88 percent of total electricity demand, and growing wind power assets alone are expected to make the phenomenon a regular occurrence. When this happens, commercial producers either close power stations to reduce the electricity supply or pay consumers to take it off the grid.

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As we went to press, the fate of 90,000 wild horses and burros depended on Congressional action, as the U.S. Senate and House were hammering out differences in the delayed 2018 spending bill. The Senate version vowed to fund “humane and viable options” to the animal euthanasia allowed in the House bill.

Last October, the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board recommended that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) achieve its on-range population goal of 26,715 wild horses and burros while also phasing out the use of long-term holding facilities within three years.

Killing tens of thousands of healthy animals would “be a betrayal of millions of taxpayers that want wild horses protected as intended in the 1971 Wild FreeRoaming Horses and Burros Act,” says Neda DeMayo, president of Return to Freedom Wild Horse Conservation. BLM has been tasked by Congress with the responsibility of protecting wild horses and other wildlife.

The agency has balked at using affordable fertility control, despite ample evidence that it’s a more than 90 percent safe and effective means of population control, critics charge. Instead, it spends 65 percent of its annual budget in capturing, removing and warehousing animals.

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Auto Revolution

China, the world’s largest car market, is planning to stop production and sales of traditional energy vehicles in favor of electric vehicles (EV), and the decision has sped up competitive development by U.S. automakers.

General Motors is promising to launch at least 20 new electric vehicles in the next six years. “General Motors believes the future is all-electric,” says Mark Reuss, the company’s head of product development.

The falling cost of lithium-ion batteries also brings a tipping point into view, observers say. By 2025 it’s possible that electric drivetrains will have no cost disadvantage compared with internal combustion engines.

Technology is fast resetting the outlook for what cars can do, how consumers use them and how much an EV will cost. Tesla, Ford and Japanese and European companies are also responding to what’s being called both “the age of electricity”, and “the age of personalized transportation”.

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The South Pole is Earth’s last uninhabited outpost, and Greenpeace seeks to establish an Antarctic sanctuary of almost threequarters of a million square miles in the Weddell Sea adjacent to the vast continent that would protect whales, penguins and other wildlife.

The nonprofit has called for governments to show greater vision and ambition. Frida Bengtsson, head of the Greenpeace Antarctic campaign, states, “Over the next 12 months, we have an opportunity to make history: to create an Antarctic Ocean sanctuary which would be the largest protected area on Earth.” She notes that it would also ensure healthier oceans that soak up carbon dioxide to moderate climate change.

The proposal, submitted by the European Union and promoted by the German government, will be considered in October by the governmental bodies responsible for managing the Antarctic marine environment. It follows the successful adoption of the Ross Sea sanctuary in 2016.

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ADVERSITY How to Strengthen Your Resilience Muscle

by April Thompson

At one time or another, an estimated 70 percent of people experience a life-altering traumatic event, and most grow stronger from surviving it, according to decades of research by leading institutions like Harvard and Yale universities and the University of Pennsylvania.

We can prepare now for life’s inevitable hurdles and setbacks by developing the skills and tools of resilience.

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t’s an incredibly hopeful message: We can go through the most terrible things imaginable and still get through to a better place,” says David B. Feldman, associate professor of counseling psychology at California’s Santa Clara University and co-author with Lee Daniel Kravetz of Supersurvivors: The Surprising Link Between Suffering and Success.

Such researchers have found that, like elastic stretched beyond its normal limits, people often don’t just bounce back to their old form, but stretch and expand in new ways. The pair conducted in-depth case studies of survivors of extreme traumatic experiences that went on to do bold things. Just one case in point: After losing a leg in a car accident, college basketball player Casey Pieretti reinvented himself as a successful Hollywood stuntman.

According to many studies, 60 to 80 percent of people grow in some way from personal trauma, known as “post-traumatic growth”, according to Feldman. “It can be as simple as appreciating each day more. It can mean deepening relationships. It may result in a renewed sense of spirituality.

Or, it might take one’s life in a dramatically different direction,” he says.

Ila Eckhoff, a financial executive in New York City, has experienced more than her share of challenges: developing cerebral palsy as a toddler, enduring

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12 childhood surgeries, losing her mother at age 11 and four years ago, her husband.

“All of the struggles and losses brought me here, now,” says Eckhoff. “Nobody ever said life was easy. We have greater appreciation for the things that we had to struggle to achieve.”

Choosing self-directedness instead of self-pity in the face of challenges differentiates those that thrive from those that merely survive, observes Catherine Morisset, a life coach from Ottawa, Canada, who specializes in resilience. “It’s taking responsibility for life and managing the way you want to live it. We all have choices, even in the face of difficulty,” she says.

Mastering an Optimal Outlook

“Challenges don’t define you. How you respond does,” remarks Doug Hensch, an executive coach and author of Positively Resilient: 5½ Secrets to Beat Stress, Overcome Obstacles,

and Defeat Anxiety. He attests that having Forces instructors and civilians. They found a growth mindset is vital, focusing on people that rebounded strongly often shared strengths without disregarding areas needcommon attributes, including embracing a ing improvement. spiritual outlook and social network.

Maintaining a balanced outlook that’s

In 2013, Damon Redd, of Boulder, realistic, yet positive, enables individuals to Colorado, awoke to a severe flooding move on from trauma. For supersurvivors, event, with his home and business buried under five feet of mud and water that being pragmatic serves them far better nearly wiped out his clothing business, than a false sense of optimism about bad Kind Design, overnight. situations, Feldman found, Parents do a “It was the hardest thing saying, “They grieved losses, but thought realistically disservice to their I’ve ever gone through, to lose everything I had about what to do next.” kids when they built. It also gave me a

“Optimism in the try to remove new perspective on what’s best sense is focusing on adversity from their important. It made me the positive without denyaware that you can replace ing the negative, while lives. When little physical things, but you focusing on what’s in your things go wrong, control,” notes Hensch. rather than rush to can’t replace memories.

My mind was blown away

Martin Seligman, fix it, let the kids by the support I received.” known as the “father of figure out a solution.

Redd ended up paying positive psychology”, found that when people They’ll realize it’s not forward the kindness. “We take setbacks personthe end of the world. cleaned and repaired 1,500 pairs of gloves in our inally, viewing them as ~Doug Hensch ventory that were damaged permanent, pervasive and that day, and are donating personal, they develop a them to search-and-rescue teams and ski sense of learned helplessness that inhibits patrols. The more good you do, the more growth and happiness. “It’s important not good other people will do,” Redd professes. to ‘catastrophize’ or generalize a failure and

Altruism and owning a moral code is extend it to other areas of life,” says Dr. Steven M. Southwick, a professor of psychiatry another common characteristic of resilient at Yale University School of Medicine who individuals, according to Southwick. Having focuses on post-traumatic stress disorder a purpose is a huge indicator of whether a and resilience. person will rise to the occasion. “You can endure almost anything if you have a mission, or believe what you are doing has meaning.

Make Caring Connections It gives you great strength,” he says.

Social networks are critical in the face of

In 2016, Bobbi Huffman lost her high challenges, resilience experts agree. “When school sweetheart and husband to suicide we are wronged or feel unsafe, it’s natural to a few days before Valentine’s Day. As she withdraw when we should do the opposite,” began to process the tragedy, she saw two says Feldman. “It’s also not the number of choices ahead: “Drop into a deep depresfriends you have, or even how much time sion and give up or focus on our deep love you spend with them, that matters. All you for one another, get into therapy, and make need is at least one person you can count on.”

“We are built to be connected with oth- a difference by inspiring, encouraging and helping others,” says Huffman. ers. It has a significant impact in regulating

She chose the latter, asking for professtress,” says Southwick, a co-author of Resilsional help and signing up for the 16-mile ience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Overnight Walk for Suicide Prevention, Challenges, from West Haven, Connecticut. in New York City. “Getting into the best Over the past two decades, Southwick and shape of my life at age 50 became my his colleagues have studied three groups passion. As I walked through the night, I that have come through harrowing events: being Vietnam War prisoners, Special reflected on our beautiful memories as a

RESILIENCE RESOURCES

Helpful Organizations

OptionB.org provides a supportive space online for survivors of trauma and adversity to share stories, connect with others and get help from experts.

LearningConnection.Stanford.edu/ Resilience-Project normalizes setbacks and failures as part and parcel of professional and personal growth, and provides Stanford University students and faculty a platform to swap stories and coping strategies.

Resilience.Education.UTexas.edu conveys an interactive e-learning platform developed by the University of Texas at Austin to foster a better understanding of resilience and develop related skills.

Films and Books

Charged: The Eduardo Garcia Story documents the journey of chef and outdoorsman Eduardo Garcia, whose life changed irrevocably when he was jolted with 2,400 volts of electricity while hiking in Montana. Garcia lost his hand, ribs and muscle mass, but survived the injury with the help of his former partner, and became an athlete and speaker for the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

Unbroken depicts the life of Olympian and war hero Louis Zamperini, who survived 47 days on a raft after a near-fatal plane crash in World War II, only to be captured by the Japanese Navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. The film is based on the nonfiction book of the same name by Laura Hillenbrand, herself the survivor of a disabling chronic illness.

The 33 tells the true tale of 33 miners trapped inside a mine in San Jose, Chile, for more than two months, the longest such entrapment in history. All were rescued alive.

Wild is based on Cheryl Strayed’s memoir of her solo hike of 1,000-plus miles on the Pacific Crest Trail without any training, following the loss of her mother and marriage.

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couple. It was an amazing, healing experience,” reflects Huffman.

Forgiveness—whether for others or ourself—is another key to help us move forward, reports Feldman. “Often, people can get stuck in blame, but resentment keeps people shackled to the past. If and when a person is ready to forgive, widespread research indicates that it can lead to better health outcomes.”

Strengthening Our Resilience Muscle

Experts point out that there isn’t any one perfect formula or single must-have trait for building resilience, and none we can’t develop. Learning a skill like mindfulness is an easy place to start.

“Resilient people don’t try to avoid stress, but learn how to manage and master it,” says Southwick. “Mindfulness meditation requires practice, but through it, you can learn to regulate emotions and relax the nervous system.”

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Eckhoff practices mindfulness several times a day with a one-minute gratitude meditation. “I have five things I am most grateful for. I close my eyes, take a deep breath and say them. It brings me focus, reduces stress and reminds me of how lucky I am,” she says.

Morisset suggests making incremental changes to strengthen our resilience muscles.

“Success builds success and failure builds failure, so do something you know you can accomplish and build on that,” she counsels.

Writing can also be a good coping tool, according to Hensch. “Just write about your emotions. It’s amazing how much you can learn about yourself and how calming it can be.”

Good times are the best times to begin “resilience training” notes Hensch.

“I sought out a therapist once I had turned the corner after my divorce and was dating someone and my business was taking off.

It was precisely because I knew something else would likely happen, and I wanted to

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be better prepared for it,” he recalls.

Applying positive self-talk when something blindsides us helps, as does not expecting to handle things perfectly.

“There’s nothing wrong with just staying afloat when you’re in the middle of trauma or adversity. One key to happiness in life is just managing expectations. It’s okay to be anxious, sad and worried at times—in fact, it’s healthy,” says Hensch.

Hardships are just that: hard. However, with time and experience, resilient individuals come to trust their ability to get through them, large and small. “Resiliency is not about how you bounce back from a single traumatic event; it’s how you respond every day to the challenges that life presents,” Eckhoff has learned. “Repetitive use of this ‘muscle’ builds strength and enables you to do more and sometimes, the impossible.”

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The Many Paths of

MEDITATION

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by Cory Schultz

hough the word “meditation” may mean different things to different people, from contemplating to praying to daydreaming, meditation is actually none of these. Meditation is really any of several techniques that, according to the Mayo Clinic, uses “focused attention and an open attitude.” It also lists some of meditations many possible benefits, including “helping with concentration, relaxation, inner peace, stress reduction and fatigue.”

Meditation focuses the mind on breathing or movement, or on a sound, visualization or object, in order to concentrate one’s awareness on the present moment.

The purpose of meditation is to promote relaxation, reduce stress or enhance personal and spiritual growth. Following are four methods often used to meditate.

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Transcendental Meditation is what is typically associated with meditation, and is practiced widely, with more than 5 million practitioners globally. Tran-

scendental meditation focuses on clearing the mind in order to transcend ordinary consciousness, and it often involves the repetitive use of a spoken sound, or mantra.

The mantra represents an intent, often in the Hindustani language, or tantric names of Hindu deities.

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Qigong, alternatively spelled ch’i kung, or ch’i gung, is of Chinese origin, meaning “life” or “vital energy cultivation”. The practice of qigong uses a repeating series of movements that provide the body and the mind gentle stimulation as a meditation for freeing the ch’i and for general health. Qigong involves focus and concentration, slow, smooth coordinated body movements and control of the breath.

Formerly taught and practiced in private in the Buddhist, Taoist and Confucianist traditions, the qigong movement has gained popularity only relatively recently in the West. The qigong exercises performed as meditation may be done in a seated position or without movement.

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Guided Meditation is facilitated by a practitioner or teacher, either in person or via a recording, usually with verbal instruction set to music, but may be read from written text. It is readily available in several forms on the internet, and elsewhere, in audio, video, CD and podcast.

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Mindfulness Meditation focuses the mind on the present, often by observing breathing, but other repetitive tasks are often used, as well.

Walking among green and growing things, for example, can produce a meditative state known as involuntary attention, in which an engaging activity aids in reflection.

Practicing any meditation method is likely to produce a quieting of the mind, and all the health benefits attributed to it, but it takes practice, commitment and a little time to become comfortable with meditating, and to learn to keep distracting thoughts and feelings at bay.

Dr. Cory Schultz is a doctor of traditional naturopathy, specializing in weight management, cleansing and detoxification, nutrition and fitness, advanced clinical massage and general wellness. For more information, visit DrCorySchultz.com.

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Reign in Scattered Thoughts Through

MEDITATION

by Keith Giaquinto

As we get older, our schedules seem to become busier, and time flies by even faster. Family, kids, careers, travel and social gatherings keeps us all busy. End-of-year holidays are over, but in the blink of an eye, they will be here again.

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ime is our most precious commodity. Most of us wish we had more time to do more things. Even though we all have the same 24 hours per day, some people seem to always be in a hurry and have no time for anything, while others are more relaxed, grounded and have the ability to make time for what is important to them. Some people put more energy and effort in planning a vacation than they do in the rest of their lives.

Our schedule can negatively affect our health if we stay in our heads, making us scatter-brained. There is a difference between having a busy schedule and being absorbed in thoughts all day long, versus being 100 percent present, moment-tomoment. Most of us spend all day in our 16

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heads, meaning that if one has a busy day, but also a meeting that may cause anxiousness, the meeting weighs heavy on the mind, and one ends up subconsciously thinking about the meeting and are not in the present moment. Or a mom of three young kids is trying to keep tabs on what each of them are doing, while trying to tackle a list of things to get done that day. I am sure many of us have experienced trying to converse with someone, and it’s obvious they are distracted and not present. This is what “being in your head” means. This is okay and necessary for certain situations, but it should only be transient.

Unconsciously “being in your head” and not present causes the body to burn

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more energy in order to keep up with the demand the brain is asking of it. This will eventually exhaust the body and cause health challenges. How does the body combat the mental stress of not being present? Like it does with any other stress placed upon it—nutrition. The more one is not present and is scatter-brained, the more nutrition the body requires to deal with this mental disorganization. Now, throw a poor diet and weak digestion into this mix, and the body will become stressed and nutritionally out of balance. Nutritional deficits cause muscle contraction in the spine, subluxations, postural deviations and organ dysfunction, causing health challenges.

Not having control over thoughts or consistently not being present is just as much of a disease as having diabetes or cancer. The mind is like a muscle that we have to strengthen. Just like we exercise our physical bodies with cardio and weights, we need to exercise our minds, too. Start by observing the present moments throughout the day. If you are not present, focus on breathing and other senses. Feel breath while inhaling and exhaling, and observe smells in the air, feel the ground while walking, or the chair where you’re seated.

Focus on the senses to return back to the present moment.

Meditation is an excellent way to strengthen the mind and gain control of thoughts. Meditation is the cardio and weights for the mind. Life can be stressful, and some things are unavoidable because we have no control over them. It is not what happens to us that matters, it’s how we handle it. What the mind says consciously or unconsciously, the body has to respond.

It is possible to gain control over thoughts and learn to be present, moment-tomoment, all day long. Mastering these two skills can change one’s life and health for the better.

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by April Thompson

ore Americans than ever before are seeking the benefits of meditation, which notably improves mental, physical and spiritual health. Choosing from its many styles and traditions can be daunting for a new meditator, as is figuring out how to incorporate such a practice into a busy life.

Universal Appeal

“Meditation is for people of all spiritual backgrounds. As a tool to develop awareness, it can enhance what you already believe and practice,” assures Diana Lang, the Los Angeles author of Opening to Meditation: A Gentle, Guided Approach and a spiritual counselor who has taught meditation for 37 years.

For Jackie Trottmann, a Christian author from St. Louis, Missouri, there is no contradiction between a meditation practice and her faith; rather, they complement one another. For her, “Prayer is like talking to God, whereas meditation is listening to God. Before I came to meditation, I had been doing all the talking.”

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She came to meditation during a trying period working in sales and marketing.

“When a friend gave me a meditation CD, I popped it in after a stressful conference call and felt instantly calmed. Ten years later, meditation has gone beyond quieting the mind; it’s sunk into my heart and spirit,” says Trottmann, who went on to publish her own CDs at GuidedChristianMeditation.com.

“I came to meditation tired of habitual suffering and stress, and wanting to be happier,” says Bill Scheinman, a coach in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), which he refers to as “mindfulness practice without the Buddhist jargon.”

The Oakland, California, instructor has taught mindfulness in settings ranging from corporations to prisons, drawing from a range of meditative disciplines and 23 years of intensive practice.

Begin Modestly

“Millions are seeking more mindfulness through meditation, but don’t know how to go about it,” says Sean Fargo, a Berkeley, California, meditation instructor and for-

mer Buddhist monk. “The key is to take baby steps, like going to the gym for the first time. Start by practicing a few minutes a day; just pay attention to something such as the sensations of breathing, without judgment.”

“Having taught meditation to tens of thousands of people, I would say the most common issue is that beginning meditators don’t think they’re doing it right. It’s important not to judge yourself or have loaded expectations about the experience,” notes Lang. She suggests starting wherever we are right now, adding, “Whatever book, class or teacher you first stumble upon is a clue.”

But that doesn’t call for rigidly adhering to a particular type of meditation forever.

Assess Benefits

“Shop around and try different things, but at some point, you will begin to discover what works for you,” advises Scheinman.

In trying to decide which meditation practice is right for us, “Go with what feels juicy,” says Fargo, who founded MindfulnessExercises.com, offering 1,500 free mindfulness meditations, worksheets and talks. “You’re more likely to do what feels alive and enlivening.”

The act of meditating can be uncomfortable, but the challenges are part of its power. Scheinman remarks. “If you establish a daily practice, eventually, you will become more clear-headed, kinder and happier. That’s how you know your practice is working—not how you feel during meditation itself.”

Consistency is key. It’s not effective to only meditate when you feel good, he says.

Overview of Options

Mindfulness practices go by many names, from vipassana to MBSR, and can be done sitting or walking, but all are focused on cultivating moment-to-moment awareness. “Mindfulness is about being aware: deliberately paying attention to body sensations, thoughts and emotions. Focused attention is on the body, heart and mind,” explains Scheinman.

Guided visualization differs from most forms of meditation in that the meditator is intentionally creating a mental image, typically one of a peaceful, beautiful place. Typically, the goal of a guided visualization is deep relaxation and stress reduction.

Mantra meditations involve continuous repetition of a word, phrase or sound, drawing spiritual power from the sound’s vibration, as well as its meaning. Many mantras are uttered in a tradition’s native language, such as shanti, meaning peace in Sanskrit. Teachers like Lang prefer to use mantras in English that meditators can more easily grasp, such as, “Love is the way.”

Breathing meditation. Meditation experts say our everpresent breath is a sound foundation for a meditation practice, as well as an easy place to start. “Tapping into the power of our breath is vital; it cleanses our system,” says Trottmann.

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“Service dogs don’t eat on duty, and should be on the floor, not put in a handbag or shopping cart,” advises Maggie Sims, project manager for the Rocky Mountain Americans with Disabilities Act Center, in Colorado Springs. “If the dog disrupts business, the person can be asked to remove the animal and then return. Emotionalsupport dogs are not provided for by the disabilities act, because the dog does not perform a specific task.

“We get calls from people concerned about fake service dogs when owners try to bring them into places where pets generally aren’t allowed. Usually, they’re the ones that behave badly,” Sims says. Service animals are not required to wear a special vest or have documentation.

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Educating the Public

A motorcycle accident left Matthew Smith dependent on using a wheelchair or crutches. An administrator at Comcast Cable, in Baltimore, Maryland, Smith relies on his pit bull, Jericho, to fetch dropped items, open doors and help him maintain balance.

“Gravity is my specialty,” he jokes. “If I fall, he braces me so I can get up. Moving about stresses my shoulders, so Jericho pulls the wheelchair on days when I’m in pain.”

Although working service dogs should not be petted or approached, Smith tells Jericho, “Go say ‘Hi,’” if someone asks to approach him. “Pit bulls have an undeserved bad reputation, so I’ll take a minute to let people meet him to change that perception. When Jericho is the subject of conversation, it also takes the spotlight off of me,” he says.

Jericho was trained by Apryl Lea, a certified assistance dog trainer for the Animal Farm Foundation’s Assistance Dog Program, in Kingston, New York. She explains, “The pit bulls I train are from shelters, and must be good with people and other

animals and be comfortable in social settings that match the person’s lifestyle.�

Overcoming Obstacles

When someone brings a dog into a place of business, we can legally ask only two short questions: “Is this animal needed for a disability?� and “What tasks has the animal been trained to do in relation to the disability?�

“When a counter is too high, a service dog can pass money to the cashier. Dogs will pull a rope to open a heavy door. In the event of seizures or fainting, our dogs react based on location; at home, they find another family member, but in public, will stay with their person,� Lea says.

The muscles of a patient with Parkinson’s disease may freeze while walking. Dogs brace against a resulting fall or touch the person to help unfreeze the muscles. Tethered to an autistic child, the dog provides distraction from repetitive behaviors like flapping hands or crying, while keeping the child in a safe area. Some dogs are trained to track the child, as well, in case of escape. Likewise, dogs can give Alzheimer’s disease patients a bit of freedom without getting lost.

Sounding Alerts

Hearing dogs alert their hearing-impaired person to the sound of a doorbell or ringing phone. In the car, they’ll nudge the driver with a paw if they hear a siren.

Riley the Chihuahua’s job is caring for Jennifer Wise, an aromatherapist and owner of Enchanted Essence, in Toledo, Ohio. Wise has a neurological disease that affects her legs and makes

her prone to falls. “Riley’s trained to bark for help if I am unable to get up,� she explains. “If barking fails, he’ll grab someone’s pant leg or shoelaces and pull in my direction. He’s small, but determined.�

Michelle Renard, a stay-at-home mom in Woodstock, Georgia, relies on Mossy, a goldendoodle trained by Canine Assistants, in nearby Alpharetta, to detect high- and lowblood sugar levels. “She’s never wrong,� says Renard.

Comfort and Joy Linda Blick, president and co-founder of Tails of Hope Foundation, in Orange County, New York, observes, “A veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder may not show outward symptoms, but have anxiety.

Dogs are trained to turn on the lights, lick their person’s face or apply reassuring pressure by lying across their person’s chest to bring them out of night tremors.

“One of our veterans was so uncomfortable in public, it was difficult for him to even speak to the veterinarian about his dog’s torn knee ligament,� Blick explains. “For the sake of the dog, he managed to discuss care, a big step for him.�

As Sims states, “True service dogs literally give people with disabilities their lives back.�

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Mark Rosenfeld’s Secrets for Successful Love Matches

by Alison James

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ustralian author, speaker and dating coach Mark Rosenfeld knows firsthand the challenges of navigating romantic relationships.

After struggling with shyness, he took on a confidence-boosting job as an exotic dancer in 2011, working with men at both ends of the assertiveness spectrum. In this milieu, he gained a better understanding of men’s thoughts and actions related to women.

Through his career as a dancer while in his own satisfying relationship, Rosenfeld also personally communicated with about 50,000 women, many of which opened up about their own trials and tribulations with dating.

A resident of Brisbane, Rosenfeld launched the website MakeHimYours.com. au in 2014, sharing what he’s learned in order to help women stop experiencing frustrations in dating and start attracting healthy, happy relationships. He’s also participated in the conversation at The Good Men Project on what enlightened masculinity means in the 21st century.

to slow down and date multiple men to counter that tendency. It’s also good to “widen the funnel” and date different types of men, especially if you seem to attract the so-called “wrong” type. Keep deep emotions and commitments out of the courtship phase, while you discover who someone is and if they are right for you.

What are the greatest misconceptions women have about men?

Why do both genders need to nurture their feminine energy?

What mistakes do women make in the courtship phase?

What are good ways to practice self-care while seeking and sustaining a relationship?

Both genders face significant, yet different, challenges, and so believe the other gender has it easier. Men want to feel cared for and heard. Many are terrified to approach a woman; they fear rejection or not being a good enough provider. Often, when a woman perceives that a man needs space, it’s his fears and insecurities that are keeping him from deeper intimacy.

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As a man, I can spend too much time on my masculine energy and be too logical and focused on end results. I can lose a sense of self, presence and connection with the present moment. Meditation is one entry point; I find practicing a martial art is grounding, as is spending quality time with a woman.

If an individual spends too much time in either energy, imbalance occurs; everyone has to find their own equilibrium.

Find activities in your day that make you feel nurtured, happy and good about your-

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self. Take care of your health, home and friendships. Exercise some independence.

Make your life fulfilling, so that men want to be part of your exciting days.

How can we best navigate the world of online dating and other means of meeting potential mates?

It starts with your mindset. If you think you will be on a dating site for three weeks and find a mate, don’t bother. Be prepared to engage for a minimum of six to 12 months.

Consider bad dates as reasons to laugh.

Think of it as “online introducing”. It’s up to you to quickly get past the chat stage to real communication and real dates. Online potential mates don’t have a “vibe” for you like they do in person. I suggest talking with prospects on the phone and keeping first dates short. Keep an open mind to recognize prospects you might otherwise overlook.

Online dating is a supplement, not a substitute, for meeting compatible men or women in real life. You should be tapping networks of friends, family and colleagues to make connections, as well as being open to meeting potential mates at public events.

Which signs indicate that a dating prospect wants to pursue a genuine relationship?

Emotional momentum, combined with consistency, is an important sign. Anyone can put in effort for a little while; but do they periodically disappear? No one wants someone they feel a connection with to physically or emotionally wander away, or risk the object of their affection thinking they aren’t interested. Make sure they are reciprocating the effort you put in.

Prioritizing is another sign; a person will find a way to see someone they care about. A key third sign is integration. They will want to respectfully integrate you into their world more and more, introducing you to friends, family and work colleagues.

Look for this overall pattern to continue over time. It’s vital to let people prove themselves with their actions.

Alison James is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C.

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SELF-LOVE

2018 EDITORIAL CALENDAR

by Charlie Chaplin

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s I began to love myself, I found that anguish and emotional suffering are only warning signs that I was living against my own truth.

Today, I know, this is AUTHENTICITY. As I began to love myself, I understood how much it can offend somebody as I try to force my desires on this person, even though I knew the time was not right and the person was not ready for it, and even though this person was me.

Today I call it RESPECT. As I began to love myself, I stopped craving for a different life, and I could see that everything that surrounded me was inviting me to grow.

Today I call it MATURITY.

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As I began to love myself, I understood that at any circumstance, I am in the right place at the right time, and everything happens at the exactly right moment.

So I could be calm.

Today I call it SELF-CONFIDENCE. As I began to love myself, I quit stealing my own time, and I stopped designing huge projects for the future.

Today, I only do what brings me joy and happiness, things I love to do and that make my heart cheer, and I do them in my own way and in my own rhythm.

Today I call it SIMPLICITY. As I began to love myself, I freed myself of anything that is no good for my health—food, people, things, situations and everything that drew me down and away from myself. At first I called this attitude a healthy egoism.

Today I know it is LOVE OF ONESELF. As I began to love myself, I quit trying to always be right, and ever since, I was wrong less of the time.

Today I discovered that is MODESTY. As I began to love myself, I refused to go on living in the past and worrying about the future. Now, I only live for the moment, where everything is happening.

Today I live each day, day by day, and I call it FULFILLMENT. As I began to love myself, I recognized that my mind can disturb me and it can make me sick. But as I connected it to my heart, my mind became a valuable ally.

Today I call this connection WISDOM OF THE HEART. We no longer need to fear arguments, confrontations or any kind of problems with ourselves or others.

Even stars collide, and out of their crashing new worlds are born.

Today I know that is LIFE. Chaplin’s World museum, in Switzerland, opened in 2016 (ChaplinsWorld.com/en).

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A 21st-century global study sponsored by Unilever’s Dove brand found that 90 percent of girls from 15 to 17 years old wanted to change at least one aspect of their physical appearance, especially their body weight. University of Minnesota research following adolescents for 10 years showed that about half of the female participants had dieted in the previous year, twice the number of males.

Tracy Anderson, a mother of two and fitness expert, has spent the last 18 years working with women seeking balance in their bodies. In her recent book, Total Teen: Tracy Anderson’s Guide to Health, Happiness, and Ruling Your World, she observes, “Teens are depleted from comparing themselves to the shapes of others and from scolding themselves: ‘I should be thinner, I should be able to fit in those pants, I should be in better shape.’ But looking good on the outside must start with feeling good on the inside.”

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“If young women learn to connect with their mind, identify when their thoughts are anxious or stressed, and practice conscious breathing and meditating to regain a calm, centered state, they’ll be able to rebalance themselves for the rest of their lives,” she says. “By keeping a thought journal for a while and noticing when their thoughts have negative undertones, they can retrain their attitude.”

Live a complaint-free day once each week. Every time a negative thought pops up, expel it and focus on a positive aspect of the idea or experience. Also invest a few moments each day feeling thankful for successful aspects of life. “After a while, these exercises become habitual,” says Anderson. “Happy, high-achieving people fill their minds with positive, uplifting thoughts, affirmations and sincere gratitude. It’s widely proven to work.”

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on the world,” Anderson says. But such an unhealthy routine “shapes eating patterns for the rest of their lives, eventually catching up with them.”

She strongly believes every young woman should routinely ask herself, “Is this real food?”

“A potato is a real food, or whole food, but instant mashed potatoes are processed. A fresh ear of corn is a whole food; corn chips are processed. If you want to feel strong and healthy and look great, eat whole foods,” says Anderson.

Also, note how the body responds to eating specific foods.

Here again, a journal can help. “Jot down how a food made you feel after 15 minutes, an hour and two hours. Are you alert or sluggish? What signals are your stomach and brain sending?

It’s useful information to make better ongoing food choices,” Anderson advises. She also advocates drinking plenty of water and eating organic foods when possible, and warns teens against skipping meals or snacks when their developing bodies feel the need for fuel.

Move More

For some teens, exercise movements don’t feel comfortable or natural, which hinders them from doing healthful exercise. “I’ve found that if a young woman practices exercises for a while privately, she’ll become more comfortable and confident over time,” says Anderson. “It’s like learning a foreign language, musical instrument or any skill. You master the basics first and build on them. With practice, you start feeling more at ease.”

In her book, Anderson offers many step-by-step, illustrated workout moves designed to daily tone arms, legs and abs, and increase strength and flexibility. Many incorporate fun dance components that work well with music.

“Regular exercise releases endorphins—the hormones that make us feel happier and better about ourselves,” she says.

“For young women navigating the emotional ups and downs associated with menstrual cycles and puberty, exercise can be a lifesaver.” Whether it’s yoga, walking, martial arts, dancing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, climbing, skiing, gymnastics or tennis, teens need to find “some kind of movement and activity to become part of their everyday life.”

A University of Wisconsin meta-analysis of 77 studies examining women’s body images suggests body dissatisfaction is a risk factor for eating disorders and a significant predictor of low self-esteem, depression and obesity. Helping young women build, strengthen or regain their positive body image and self-esteem works to empower a new generation and enables them to enjoy happier, healthier lives.

Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer in Northwest Georgia (AmberNagle.com).

Love yourself. It is important to stay positive because beauty comes from the inside out. ~Jenn Proske

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Popular Needlework Crafts Go Green Whether for function, decoration or personal gifting, the skillful hobbies of yarn arts such as knitting, quilting, weaving, stitching, sewing, crocheting and macramé are going strong.

The difference these days is that doing it eco-responsibly is enhancing the process.

“More people are making and hand-dyeing their own yarn,” says blogger Ann Budd (AnnBuddKnits.com), of Boulder, Colorado, former editor of Interweave Knits magazine and author of Knitting Green. “The results are beautiful with different color combinations, and even striping.”

Also, more yarn is American-sourced. “Shearing and dyeing are done here to cut down on the overall carbon footprint,” explains Budd, who conducts workshops for shops and clubs, plus two annual learning retreats. This year’s are in Savannah, Georgia, from April 26 to 29, and in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, from September 20 to 23.

GreenAmerica.org suggests Green Mountain Spinnery (Spinnery.com) as a U.S. source of certified organic, natural fiber yarns processed without toxic oils, chemicals or dyes; Ecobutterfly Organics (Ecobutterfly.com), for vegan-friendly, fair trade and botanically dyed organic cotton yarns and fiber, recycled glass beads, buttons and kits; and Organic Cotton Plus (OrganicCottonPlus. com), offering certified organic woven and knit fabrics, hemp and hemp-blended fabrics, threads, ribbons and vegetable-based dyes.

Interweave (Interweave.com), a craft magazine publisher, provides video and online education. Learn how to avoid potential hand and arm pain from repetitive motions with the new book Knitting Comfortably: The Ergonomics of Handknitting (ErgoIKnit.com) by San Francisco physical therapist and needlework teacher Carson Demers.

For many needlework fans, charitable volunteering keeps their fingers flying. Members of the nonprofit Mittens for Detroit (MittensForDetroit.org) make mittens, gloves, hats and lapghans for children and adults in need.

Donna Davis, of Roswell, New Mexico, has knitted hats for African newborns, wool items for Eastern European orphans and scarves for American artists. Learn more at KnittingForCharity.org.

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heir playful appearance as a beach ball look-alike makes exercise balls welcome props in home workouts, gyms and yoga studios. “They’re a fun training tool for every age, from children to maturing Baby Boomers,” says Dennis Fuchs, CEO of TheraGear, in Sumas, Washington. “Exercise balls are affordable and offer many benefits, from enhanced mobility to reduced risk of injury and increased athletic performance.”

Originally developed by Italian plastic manufacturer Aquilino Cosani in 1963 as a toy called the Gymnastik and then used by British and Swiss physical therapists to help orthopedic patients, the ball has since come a long way to serve fitness needs. Also known as Swiss, stability, balance, physio- and Pilates balls, this colorful piece of equipment can range in size from 14 to 34 inches to be appropriate for a user’s height (Tinyurl.com/RightSizeExerciseBall).

Core Strength Without Strain

Stability balls are recommended by fitness trainers and chiropractors for their ability to build core strength and increase flexibility of pelvic muscles without putting unnecessary strain on the back. “The core is a series of muscles used in almost all functional movement; tailored exercises focus both on abdominal and back strength and pelvic and hip stability,” explains Linnea Pond, an exercise instructor at the Pocono Family YMCA, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

Using an exercise ball also promotes full body conditioning.

“Swiss ball training connects the brain with stabilizer muscles, improving gross motor skills and upper body strength, as well,” Fuchs elaborates. “These versatile training balls help equip an individual to handle the functional demands of sports and everyday life.”

Recovery from Injury and Illness

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repetition and visual reinforcement. We have patients do simple exercises with the ball hundreds of times so these pathways start to form,” explains Bob Schrupp, a physical therapist and founder of Therapy Network, in Winona, Minnesota.

One goal for physical and occupational therapists is to help clients perform rehabilitation exercises that also motivate them to continue exercising. While the ball is an excellent tool in clinical settings, Schrupp cautions, “After a stroke, or if you’re older or in poor health, it’s always best to check with your doctor or physical therapist to determine if stability ball exercises are appropriate.”

Pregnant Women and Senior Fitness

Balance balls, when used properly, can offer a safe way for pregnant women, children and seniors to stay fit. Exercising with a ball can help older individuals increase flexibility, especially in the hips, with cardiac strengthening as a bonus.

Pregnant women can safely increase and maintain abdominal strength as the baby grows, and in doing so, care for muscles that will help them through labor. “Pregnancy can throw a woman off balance, and a growing baby puts pressure on internal organs.

Pressing the back on a stability ball against a wall offers support for squats. Sitting on a ball helps maintain good posture and pelvic mobility, and reduces low back pain,” explains Pond.

Incorporating the ball into yoga or Pilates routines prompts different muscles into action because it calls on the body’s learned ability to sense and respond to movement, termed proprioception.

Pond says, “Proprioception is challenged just from sitting on the ball; there are immediate physical adjustments made to maintain posture and stability. In yoga, the ball is another tool to increase flexibility and balance.”

School and Workplace

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Exercise balls are increasingly replacing traditional chairs in classrooms and offices, and teachers are reporting better grades and attention span as a result, while workers appreciate better-toned muscles and enhanced balance. Maintaining good posture by sitting on the ball also increases blood circulation throughout the body, including the brain.

Regarding the equipment’s eyecatching appearance, Schrupp sees a helpful bonus: “The ball is a big, colorful reminder to perform your exercises.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Principles of Finding Your True Self – 7:309:30pm. The goal of this mini-workshop is to help you open your heart to your own self. “Who am I? Where did I come from? Where is my life headed to now?” These are the questions that you will delve into to find a clear direction in life. A good starting point for the longer, 1.5-day workshop, Finding True Self (see 2/10). Westmont Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, 215 E Ogden Ave, Westmont. 630-230-0365.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Abhyaasa Yoga 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training – 11:30am-7:30pm. Awaken your full potential as both student and teacher. Examine the ancient, yet timeless, wisdom of yoga in a non-dogmatic way, studying different styles of yoga to see what resonates with each soul. Gain the tools and confidence to authentically radiate your unique voice and guide others in the practice of yoga from your heart. $3,500. Abhyaasa Yoga, 124 S Webster St, Naperville. 630-358-9642. AbhyaasaYoga@gmail. com. AbhyaasaYoga.com.

Experience Complete Release of Grief – 12:303:30pm. Drop the grief from the loss of a loved one, pet, personal relationship or business. “Feelings of grief for 15 years… Thank you. Actually, the feeling of grief is gone. Wow.” Plus free Bemer session. $30/$40. Soderworld Healing Center, 16w501 Nielson Ln, Willowbrook, 630-455-5885. Tom Masbaum, 708-955-3634. EFTWithTom@gmail. com. EFT-Tom.com. SoderworldWellness.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 120 Club – 9am-7pm. Based on the new book I’ve Decided to Live 120 Years, by Ilchi Lee. A series of five sessions. By awakeing the Three Powers within us all (Physical, Heart and Brain), we become the best version of ourselves and live complete, whole and meaningful lives. Prior reading of Lee’s book is optional. Mt Prospect Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, 1 W Rand Rd, Mt Prospect. 847-749-1584.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Experience Complete Release of Grief – 6:308:30pm. Drop the grief from the loss of a loved one, pet, personal relationship or business. “Feelings of grief for 15 years… Thank you. Actually, the feeling of grief is gone. Wow.” Plus free Bemer session. $25/$35. Insight Awareness, 18110 Martin, Homewood. Tom Masbaum, 708-955-3634.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 A Fresh Start – Detox and Cleanse Support Simplified – 6-7:30pm. Dr. Kalli Prater shares simple and substantial steps you can start making today.

We will also discuss and dispel myths related to healthy detoxification programs and help give you the tools to decide what steps are right for you. This lecture is geared toward helping everyone make their health and wellness goals a reality in 2018 and beyond. Free. Fruitful Yield, 7230 W North Ave, North Tower Plaza, Elmwood Park. 708-395-5880.

ElmwoodPark@FruitfulYield.com.

Experience Release of Digestion Issues – 6-8pm.

Release negative emotions that are affecting your body. “My IBS left me during the class.” See more testimonials on EFT-Tom.com. Plus free Bemer sessions. $30/$40. Soderworld Healing Center, 16w501 Nielson Ln, Willowbrook, 630-455-5885. Tom Masbaum, 708-955-3634. EFTWithTom@gmail. com. EFT-Tom.com. SoderworldWellness.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Finding True Self Workshop – 2/10-2/11. Two-day workshop designed to help you look honestly and carefully at the mental and emotional patterns that keep you from living your best life. Principle lecture, group interaction, guided meditation and personal reflection open a path of greater understanding of yourself, your motivations and your potential.

Westmont Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, 215 E Ogden Ave, Westmont. 630-230-0365. BodyNBrain.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12

mark your calender Introductory Meditation Class for Spiritual Awareness – Mondays, Feb 12-26. 7:30-8:30pm.

Whether you call it contemplation or prayer of attention, every spiritual tradition recommends meditation to help achieve a peaceful fulfilling life. At these workshops practice focusing on the inner light so that we can embark on your spiritual journey. Come to learn the basic steps so you can practice this technique at home or anyplace you can sit in silence. With Surbhi Bhatia and Manish Mittell. Lisle Public Library, 777 Front St, Lisle.

630-971-1675.

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Raising Resilient Kids: a Workshop – 6:308:30pm. Also March 13. Children that learn to be resilient are more confident, behave better at school and feel more connected. Experts from RESTORE: Carol Stream Peacemakers will share skills that you can use to help your child stay resilient. Using the Parent Café method, you’ll practice the skills with other parents. Sponsored by the Carol Stream Police Department. Free. Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Dr, Carol Stream. 630-653-0755.

Natural Solutions to Increasing Energy, Vitality and Youth – 7-8pm. Learn why certain medications and foods promote aging. Learn about signs of accelerated aging: sleep problems, weight gain, chronic fatigue, memory issues, sweet cravings, digestive complaints. Presented by The Foundation for Wellness Professionals, a national, nonprofit foundation.

Speaker: Dr. Richard Gelband, DC. Refreshments served. Space is limited. RSVP. Free. Naperville Public Library 95th Street, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville. 630-505-4040. Jill@GelbandHealth. com. WellnessSpeakers.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 A Fresh Start – Detox and Cleanse Support Simplified – 5-6:30pm. Dr. Kalli Prater shares simple and substantial steps you can start making today.

We will also discuss and dispel myths related to healthy detoxification programs and help give you the tools to decide what steps are right for you. This lecture is geared toward helping everyone make their health and wellness goals a reality in 2018 and beyond. Free. Fruitful Yield, 2141 W 75th St, Darien Towne Center, Darien. 630-969-7614. Darien@ FruitfulYield.com.

mark your calender Love is Contagious! Spread Love through Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm. By giving away any object of this world we are left with less of it.

By giving and sharing love freely to all we meet increases our reservoir of love. Join us to look at how we can spread love freely and how meditation helps replenish and deepen this love within us. With Neeraj Sethi. City of Chicago Meditation Group meets Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Brooks Building, 223 W Jackson Building, Chicago.

Info, Lavina: Lavina.phulwani@gmail.com.

Experience Complete Release of Grief – 7-9pm.

Drop the grief from the loss of a loved one, pet, personal relationship or business. “Feelings of grief for 15 years… Thank you. Actually, the feeling of grief is gone. Wow.” Plus free Bemer session. $25/$35. Garrett Wellness Center, 3020 N Kimball Ave, Chicago. Tom Masbaum, 708-955-3634.

EFTWithTom@gmail.com. EFT-Tom.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Mineral Fusion Beauty Tour – 2/16-2/18, 11am4pm. Looking for a cleaner, more natural makeup line? Look no more. Mineral Fusion is coming to your local Fruitful Yield to educate on the benefits of incorporating natural make up into your everyday routine. Makeup artists will be offering on-site consultations Friday and Saturday only. Sign up instore or call today to reserve your spot. Free. Fruitful Yield, 135 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst. 630-530-1445.

Elmhurst@FruitfulYield.com.

mark your calender Keys to Health – 7-8:30pm. Please join Tim Fior, MD, Family Practice, Homeopathy, who will explore some simple keys to better physical and mental/emotional and spiritual health through meditation. 3rd Fri Talks, 6:30-8pm. Hoffman Estates Willow Recreation Center, 3600 Lexington Dr, Hoffman Estates. More info, Shyam & Madhuri Ahuja: 630-730-2924, 877-4-SANGAT or Meetup.com/Hoffman-Estates-MeditationMeetup/events.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 The Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss – 7-8pm.

Got belly fat? Is it your goal to lose weight? In this workshop you will hear about a system of weight loss and how it will help restore physical health.

Learn about hormones, body types, allergies, growth hormones, ineffective exercise. Presented by The Foundation for Wellness Professionals, a national, nonprofit foundation. Speaker: Dr. Richard Gelband, DC. Refreshments served. Space is limited. RSVP. Free. Wheaton Public Library, 225 N Cross St, Wheaton. 630-505-4040. Jill@GelbandHealth.com.

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Health His Way Open House – 7-8:30pm. Dr. Kristin Klocko, PharmD, RPh, PSc.D, will give a free presentation on neurofeedback and hyperbaric oxygen chamber therapy during the event. Health His Way, 1492 Pebblestone Cove, Wheaton. 630254-0766. Health-His-Way.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 A Fresh Start – Detox and Cleanse Support Simplified – 5-6:30pm. Dr. Kalli Prater shares simple and substantial steps you can start making today.

We will also discuss and dispel myths related to healthy detoxification programs and help give you the tools to decide what steps are right for you. This lecture is geared toward helping everyone make their health and wellness goals a reality in 2018 and beyond. Free. Fruitful Yield, 1512 N Naper Blvd, Naper Town Crossing, Naperville. 630-536-8265.

Naperville@FruitfulYield.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Experience Complete Release of Grief – 7-9pm.

Drop the grief from the loss of a loved one, pet, personal relationship or business. “Feelings of grief for 15 years… Thank you. Actually, the feeling of grief is gone. Wow.” Plus free Bemer session. $25. Shorewood Hypnosis Center, 102 Jefferson, Shorewood.

Tom Masbaum, 708-955-3634. EFTWithTom@ gmail.com. EFT-Tom.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Abhyaasa Yoga 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training – 11:30am-7:30pm. Awaken your full potential as both student and teacher. Examine the ancient, yet timeless, wisdom of yoga in a non-dogmatic

way, studying different styles of yoga to see what resonates with each soul. Gain the tools and confidence to authentically radiate your unique voice and guide others in the practice of yoga from your heart. $3,500. Abhyaasa Yoga, 124 S Webster St, Naperville. 630-358-9642. AbhyaasaYoga@gmail. com. AbhyaasaYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 A Fresh Start – Detox and Cleanse Support Simplified – 5-6:30pm. Dr. Kalli Prater shares simple and substantial steps you can start making today.

We will also discuss and dispel myths related to healthy detoxification programs and help give you the tools to decide what steps are right for you. This lecture is geared toward helping everyone make their health and wellness goals a reality in 2018 and beyond. Free. Fruitful Yield, 366 W Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale Court, Bloomingdale. 630-894-2553.

Bloomingdale@FruitfulYield.com.

mark your calender Meditation Olympics: Winning Tips for Improving Your Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Olympic athletes spend countless hours improving their skills in order to compete and win medals. By studying the traits of these dedicated athletes, we can improve our meditations. This interactive class will involve discussions along with tips for helping us achieve our meditation goals. With Brian Waterloo, Sales and Marketing Executive.

Bronzeville Community Clubhouse, 3847 South Giles Ave, Chicago. More info, Susan Glend: 917-279-2489.

plan ahead FRIDAY, JUNE 1

mark your calender 7th Annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference: Honoring Plant Wisdom – June 1-3.

Speakers: Tieraona Low Dog, M.D., Isla Burgess, Dr. Jody Noé and many more. Join us for a gathering of the feminine; a wide spectrum of Internationally acclaimed herbalists and earthbased speakers, plant walks, topics including herbs for family health, wild edibles, fermentation, permaculture, movement, herbal wisdom the wise woman ways and much more. Over 60 workshops and plants walks, Kids’ Camp and Teen Camp. Includes pre-conference classes, workshops and walks, singing, dancing, meals, swimming, red tent communal space and more.

Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. For more info: MidwestWomensHerbal.com.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. ~Abraham Lincoln

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sunday “Lymphormation” Lecture and Free Treatment – Noon. 2nd Sun. 30-minute group lecture followed by individual, 15-minute consult and service. Limit 6. RSVP required. National Lymphatic Center, Inc, 5002 Main St, Ste A, Downers Grove. 630-4484823. SharonMVogel.com.

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SERVICES CRYSTAL WISDOM – John of God Crystal Bed energy healing. Experience deep spiritual, emotional and physical healing by the Beings who incorporate John of God energy. Chakra balancing and alignment occurs as well. Call Cathy, 630-297-9692.

CrystalWisdomLLC@yahoo.com. CrystalWisdom LLC.com.

Elizabeth Cermak is a POSITIVE MINDSET/SPIRITUAL LIFE COACH and CERTIFIED ANGEL TAROT CARD READER. She helps her clients reach their “highest lights” by finding alignment with the miracles The Universe wants for them. Elizabeth helps move her clients from the energy of fear and negativity to bliss and abundance. She uses principles from The Law of Attraction and A Course in Miracles to help clients attract the beautiful lives they deserve. She can incorporate Angel Tarot Card readings into her life coaching sessions or do them as a separate service.

Elizabeth helps clients to talk to the divine and receive messages through the cards. Please email Elizabeth@YourHighestLight.com or call 630-7502311 to set up a free consultation today.

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COOKING & CANNING CLASSES

ACUPUNCTURE B HOLISTIC

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Bridget Juister, L.Ac. 701 N York Rd, Hinsdale 115 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park 773-860-2267 • BHolistic.com Wi t h m o r e t h a n 1 0 y e a r s experience, Bridget Juister offers clinical and intuitive acupuncture therapy to help relieve physical pain, manage chronic illness and achieve emotional well-being. She practices in Hinsdale and Oak Park.

WORLD TREE NATURAL MEDICINE

Wm Thor Conner, ND, LMT Kristina Conner, ND, MSOM 17W703-F Butterfield Rd, Oakbrook Terrace 630-359-5522 TheHealingPowerOfNature.com Acupuncture is an effective, noninvasive therapy; when combined with naturopathic medicine, there is almost nothing that can’t be addressed. Dr. Kristina Conner has more than a decade of experience in healing patients and improving lives.

BODYWORK NATIONAL LYMPHATIC CENTERS

Sharon M Vogel, LMT, CLT, BCTMB, Lymph 5002a Main St, Downers Grove 1763 Freedom Dr, Ste 125, Naperville 630-241-4100 Lymphatics.net Sharon Vogel is referred by the Mayo Clinic, national surgeons and physicians. She offers 25 years’ experience and is Nationally Board Certified, specializing in clinical procedures alleviating muscle spasms, rotator cuff issues, swelling and lymphedema through manual lymphatic drainage, trigger point, and craniofascial and myofascial release—all to assist clients in regaining health. Free consult and treatment the second Sunday of each month, noon-2pm in Downers Grove with RSVP. See ad, page 11.

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Mary T Krystinak West Chicago, 630-776-4604 MarysWholesomeLiving.com WholesomeMary@att.net

Mary Krystinak is an avid cook, teacher, gardener and outdoorswoman who enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. Mary’s Wholesome Living provides practical education, real-life experiences and helpful connections to live a more downto-earth lifestyle.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ONE MIND & BODY

Carol G Sherby, BS, BCST 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn 630-205-1075 OneMindAndBody.com Carol Sherby uses gentle and holistic CranioSacral Therapy to help treat pain and dysfunction associated with a wide range of medical issues, including migraines, chronic fatigue, neck and back pain, autism, learning disabilities, emotional trauma and more.

DENTISTRY WHEATON COSMETIC DENTISTRY

1275 E Butterfield Rd, Ste 202, Wheaton 630-653-5152 WheatonCosmeticDentist.com Sumeet Beri, DDS, is dedicated to his patients’ overall health and wellness. He and his staff provide a blended care approach of informed dental expertise with whole health care and state-of-theart technology. See ad, page 3.

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EFT WITH A GUARANTEE Tom Masbaum 708-955-3634 eft-Tom.com eftWithTom@gmail.com

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a gentle, simple, successful process for releasing many emotional and physical symptoms.

Masbaum has conducted more than 6,500 individual sessions, mostly on the phone, and hundreds of workshops. Initial call free, with 100 percent guarantee or no charge.

ENERGY HEALING THERAPISTS HEALING BRIDGE, MIND, BODY & SPIRIT Kelly Goetz, EEMCP, CLP Naperville, 630-301-8331 HealingBridge-mbs.com

The body holds the answers to your health. Kelly Goetz, Eden Energy Medicine certified practitioner, authorized instructor and certified LifeLine practitioner uses Applied Kinesiology to dialogue with your body to uncover what it needs and support it by restoring balance through nine different energy systems to heal clients physically, mentally and spiritually.

FINANCIAL PLANNING HOOPIS GROUP, LLC

James Jasper 1555 Naperville/Wheaton Rd, Ste 209 Naperville, 630-857-3081 A division of Mass Mutual, Hoopis Group, LLC, offers a straightforward approach to helping clients build financial strategies focused on their individual circumstances and objectives.

HBOT, NEUROFEEDBACK & NUTRITION HEALTH HIS WAY

Dr. Kristin Klocko, PharmD, RPh, PSc.D Wheaton, IL Health-His-Way.com 630-254-0766 Dr. Kristin specializes in naturally resolving anxiety, auto-immune, cardiovascular, depression, diabetes, GI issues, hormone imbalance, infection, infertility, sleep issues, thyroid and adrenal imbalance, and much more utilizing supplements as well as Hyperbaric Oxygen and Neurofeedback. See ad, page 8.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACH ANGELA LAPHEN

Vibe High Wellness 312-404-6677 VibeHighWellness.com

INTERNAL HEALTH SPECIALIST KEITH GIAQUINTO, DC

300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville 630-246-2627 DrKeithGiaquinto.com Say goodbye to reflux, IBS, Crohn’s, colitis, constipation, diarrhea, allergies, asthma, eczema and psoriasis. Dr. Keith uses adjustments, exercises, enzyme nutrition and lifestyle changes to help heal his patients.

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SOHMAR is dedicated to teaching holistic massage, reflexology, aromatherapy and continuing education (for CE credits). The school offers affordable training that embraces physical, mental and spiritual healing.

HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER EFT WITH A GUARANTEE Tom Masbaum 708-955-3634 eft-Tom.com eftWithTom@gmail.com

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a gentle, simple, successful process for releasing many emotional and physical symptoms.

Masbaum has conducted more than 6,500 individual sessions, mostly on the phone, and hundreds of workshops. Specialties include PTSD, grief, digestive issues, cancer, backaches, and hips and knees. Initial call free, with 100 percent guarantee or no charge.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE KATIE JOHNSON, DC, LAC

5151 Mochel Dr, Ste 200, Downers Grove 3381 W Main St, Ste 1, St Charles 630-474-2720 LotusHealthCenter.com Katie Johnson practices integrative medicine with a focus on women’s health, infertility, hormone imbalance and fatigue. Combining naturopathic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, she helps people regain balance and good health.

INTUITIVE CONSULTATION

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Call for a 15-minute consultation.

PHYSICAL THERAPY/ CHIROPRACTIC

HEATHER FAUN BASL

PHYSICAL THERAPY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

Specializing in intuitive counsel and psychic work including Akashic records, card readings, connection with loved ones, home and business readings/clearings, energy healing, personal mentoring and angel work with children. Working with individuals that have health concerns, mental stress and/or want to find clarity with their life situations.

David Cavazos, DC, and staff utilize nutritional therapy, acupuncture, physical therapy and chiropractic to treat people for conditions related to workers compensation, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, back pain, headaches, personal injury and post-surgery.

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LEGAL THE LAW OFFICES OF CINDY CAMPBELL

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SENIOR DAY CARE NAPERVILLE SENIOR CENTER ADULT DAY SERVICES

1504 N Naper Blvd, Ste 119, Naperville 630-857-3017 • NapervilleSeniorCenter.com Naperville Senior Center is dedicated to providing exceptional adult day services, including personal care, nutritious meals, fun activities and exercise, to enrich the lives of members and provide peace of mind for caregivers and families.

SPIRITUAL & LIFE RENEWAL THE WELL SPIRITUALITY CENTER

NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS CNM CARE

Michelle Ennsmann, DC, ND 0S165 Church St, Winfield 630-216-5916 cnmCare.com CNM Care is a patient-centered, vitality-based practice in Winfield.

Our mission is to empower individuals by fostering knowledge, health and wellness through chiropractic and naturopathic health care and massage.

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Offering a variety of classes, workshops and retreats. A haven from the busyness of everyday life, we are committed to strengthening, healing and calling forth the inherent wholeness of Earth, our human community and all creation. Spiritual direction and mind/body/spirit practices also offered.

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