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Volume 6 Issue 43
OCTOBER 20, 2016
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New Business, Ancient Art By Anne Eickstadt CORRESPONDENT
ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTOS McHenry County News
Jessica is attended by siblings Hannah and Joshua with mom, Jennifer Rusin, and their father Steve during this visit to Downtown Crystal Lake. See more photos on page 2.
Fire Engine Pink
By Anne Eickstadt, CORRESPONDENT
Emergency services all across the country are showing their support of raising cancer awareness by turning a vehicle pink. Nevertheless, one can be caught by surprise when spotting one unexpectedly. I came across “Jessica”, a pink fire truck from the Northern Illinois chapter of the ‘Pink Heals’ organization on Thursday, October 6. Sitting in front of’ Lulu’s Wiggin’ Out’ shop in Downtown Crystal Lake, Jessica is there in honor of Ladies’ Night Out. She is the first pink fire truck in Illinois. Jessica is being escorted by Jennifer and Steve Rusin with their children Hannah and Joshua. Steve’s mother battled cancer and passed away last year, his father passed in 1995. “Anyone who has cancer or has had cancer or a member of the family can sign her [Jessica],” Jennifer says. “It is part of the Pink Heals National Tour. We try to hit every state every two years. We visit 25 states one year and the other 25 states the next year.” Tour drivers volunteer up to 21 days at a time to drive pink fire trucks and police cars across the country. They deliver Pink Heals programs to communities. These programs bring communities together based on the love of women and their families. “It is a program that provides home visits to show individuals that they are loved, cherished and important to others. Pink Heals brings back the human element by celebrating people not causes.” The Pink Heals program raises cancer awareness with their very visible and distinctive pink fire trucks, police vehicles, and ambulances. They are currently in the process of turning a HarleyDavidson motorcycle pink to join their efforts. The money raised by Pink Heals goes entirely to the local community. Pink Heals keeps nothing for itself. It is supported by the sale of its own line of clothing and merchandise. This money supports the trucks and pays for the tour. There are no salaries, pensions or hidden agendas. “No one should benefit from the illnesses and misfortunes of others. It’s time to bring fundraising back as it was intended I our hearts – to help one another without expecting anything in return.”
Jessica is parked in front of Lulu’s Wiggin’ Out at 63 N. Williams Street. Luann Bauer, owner of Lulu’s, is a strong supporter of Pink Heals and she is thrilled that Jessica is out front. Bauer is a survivor of breast cancer. “I am committed to helping women feel beautiful while undergoing the difficulties of cancer,” she says. Bauer opened her first business in Algonquin, expanded into other locations and has now consolidated into one store in Crystal Lake. She offers both human hair wigs and synthetic wigs as well as a collection of designer clothing an accessories. “We pride ourselves on the personal service we offer to help our customers find the perfect wig, accessory or gift. Pink is the color of the day at Lulu’s Wiggin’ Out as they support the fight against breast cancer and Pink Heals. You can learn more about Lulu’s at www.luluswigginout.com and about Pink Heals at www.pinkhealsIL.org.
Jessica is the first pink fire truck in Illinois. She can be signed by anyone who has cancer, has had cancer or by a member of the family.
Restorative Reflexology, the newest in alternative health businesses in Crystal Lake is owned my mother-daughter team Debbie Berg and Courtney Hayes. The business opened its doors in June but held the Grand opening ribbon cutting with the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce in September. “Reflexology finds congestion in the hands and feet that corresponds to different parts of the body,” Hayes says. “We work out the congestion so the body can heal. Reflexology is an ancient therapy based on the principle that there are specific reflexes on the hands and feet that correspond to all of the organs, glands, and parts of the body.” It has been known to relive back pain, reduce stress, stimulate nerve function and relive pain from injuries. It can speed healing, regulate sleep disorders and help the body fight infection. “My mind was clearer and my health improved when I had a session done on myself,” Berg tells me. “I decided to go back to school. I have been a reflexologist for ten years now.” Certified by the International Institute of Reflexology, Berg personalizes her treatments to meet each person’s specific needs. She can address pain relief, stress reduction, improved circulation and cancer support wellness. Berg’s daughter, Courtney, Hayes, is also certified by the International Institute of Reflexology. “I started because of my mom,”
she says. “I can heal people in a healthy way.” Hayes focuses on relaxing the mind and the body to bring people back into mental and physical balance. She can work with general pain management and stress relief or specific illnesses. There are 7200 nerve endings in each foot. These nerve endings are interconnected extensively throughout the spinal cord and brain to every area of the body. Reflexology uses pressure, movement and stretching applied by fingers and hands to act on the different parts of the body. The National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health have funded several studies which indicate that “reflexology may reduce pain and psychological symptoms, such as anxiety and depression, and enhance relaxation and sleep. Studies also show that reflexology may have benefits in palliative care of people with cancer,” according to the Mayo Clinic. “Reflexology encourages the self-healing process,” says Berg. “It brings the body back into balance by restoring it to its natural state of well-being with harmony between the flow f energy, circulation and muscle tension.” “Reflexology is a natural, drugfree way to reduce stress, increase circulation and assist the body to heal itself.” Further information on this healing modality and on the health professionals at Restorative Reflexology located at 87 Grant Street in Crystal Lake can be found online at www.restorativereflexology. com.
ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO McHenry County News
Courtney Hayes and Debbie Berg are hanging out their reflexology shingle as mother/daughter business owners at Restorative Reflexology on Grant Street in Crystal Lake.