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It’s Earth Month, one of my favorite celebrations of all things related to the environment! Those who have been reading Jim Irwin and Peggy Malecki Natural Awakenings for awhile are aware

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t’s Earth Month, one of my favorite celebrations of all things related to the environment! Those who have been reading Natural Awakenings for awhile are aware that the good health of our planet and its clean water supply are top priorities in my life.

In the Midwest, we’re blessed with the abundant natural water supply held in the Great Lakes and their vast, deep aquifers. Around Chicago, most communities rely on billions of gallons pumped annually from Lake Michigan. Those that don’t mostly use deep wells that tap the aquifers of the basin or shallower sources from our water table. We typically take for granted that abundant water supplies will always be there for our communities and presume clean, drinkable water will always come out of our faucets.

Occasionally, we get a wake-up call that exposes the precarious balance. In October 2015, the call came from Flint, Michigan, where, beginning much earlier, politics and policy rendered the tap water poisonous and unsafe for local residents. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated instance, but we usually only hear about major crises in mainstream news stories. Across the country, cities as big as Miami and Detroit are struggling to maintain access for all to affordable, clean and unlimited water. On this side of the lake, in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, some private wells are contaminated and undrinkable.

Problems can come from an isolated chemical spill or may be due to crumbling water pipes or an overly burdened water treatment infrastructure. Groundwater contamination from manufacturing, oil/gas drilling or large-scale livestock and farming operations plays a big part, too. Political expediency on the local and national levels and big business self-interest are also to blame. In any case, the long-term effects of chemicals used to treat and disinfect tap water in municipal plants are coming into question.

Access to clean, safe, drinkable water is a basic right to all people, and our water supplies need to be affordable and reliable for everyone. In 1974 (amended in 1996), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency enacted the Safe Water Drinking Act (SWDA) (epa.gov/sdwa), a federal law that protects public drinking water supplies throughout the nation. Enforcing the SWDA is a difficult and both politically and economically charged task. While Flint’s ongoing situation is beyond tragic, the upside has been to heighten awareness of our fragile water supply and offer the opportunity to get involved and take action to enforce safe water policy and keep municipal supplies available and affordable.

Do you want to learn more and find out how to get involved in keeping the Great Lakes and our water supplies clean and affordable? Here are a few key organizations and their websites directly related to Great Lakes and local water conservation.

Alliance for the Great Lakes (GreatLakes.org) Food and Water Watch Illinois (FoodAndWaterWatch/state/Illinois.org) Friends of the Chicago River (ChicagoRiver.org) Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition (HealthyLakes.org) Midwest Environmental Advocates (MidwestAdvocates.org)

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Visit the Angelic Kingdom with A.R.E.

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he Edgar Cayce Holistic Center will host a workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 2, that reveals the Angelic Kingdom.

Participants will learn about the “deva”, agents of God that facilitate human evolution, using the language of symbol, color and sound. They will also become aware of the role angelic life plays in assisting the masters in their work of human redemption, understand the difference between solar and lunar angels and discover the spiritual role of guardian angels and the angel of death. William Meader, an influential and William Meader respected teacher, has established an international reputation for his gift as a communicator of esoteric philosophy.

Meader is also accepting appointments on April 3 and 4 for esoteric astrology consultations. Termed the astrology of the soul, this form of reading is designed to reveal the soul’s purpose, show how the personality (ego) tends to inhibit the soul and provide the means to overcome such tendencies.

Cost is $75; $65 for A.R.E. members. The one-hour reading with recording is $150. Location: 259 E. Central Rd., Des Plaines. Call 847-299-6535 to register for the workshop or schedule a personal reading. See ad on page 15 and in the Community Resource Guide.

Sauganash Small Business and Eco Fair

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ore than 30 vendors will be in attendance at the Sauganash Small Business and Eco Fair, held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 2, at Sauganash Elementary School. Shoppers may choose from an array of items and services including jewelry, health and fitness, art and home decor, all-natural health and beauty products, photography, home energy efficiency expertise, and more.

Attendees can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win dozens of prizes valued at $25 and up that have been donated by local small business merchants.

People can also donate their old bike to a local charity (WorkingBikes.org) and bring in their current bike and helmet for safety and maintenance checks.

Admission is free. Location: 6040 N. Kilpatrick Ave., Chicago. For more information, email MsShapiro@aol.com or visit Sauganashpta.org/calendar-of-events/ small-business-fair.

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he Illinois chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association will host their 2016 annual meeting and conference this spring from April 15 to 17 at the Sheraton Lisle Hotel, in Lisle, Illinois. Registration includes up to three days of continuing education courses, networking opportunities, breakfasts, lunches, morning yoga classes, vendor exhibits, a keynote address, special industry-relevant and chapter-specific presentations and a reception on Saturday evening with hors d’oeuvres and entertainment.

Registration is open to members, students and non-members.

Keynote speaker Katie Gregg is an organizer for the Working America’s Massage Advocacy Project. She will discuss the issues that many massage therapists face in their lives, what organizing means for massage therapists and why it is the key to building a better industry. Presenters of continuing education courses include Steve Jurch, Jill Burynski, Vivian Mahoney, Tom Masbaum, Ruth Werner, Brent Jackson, Jason Erickson, Mike Hovi, Ellen Letten and Kelly Fowler.

Location: 3000 Warrenville Rd., Lisle. To register, visit RegOnline. com/amtail2016conference. See ad on page 17.

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ama Surya Das, a bestselling author and one of the most respected Buddhist teachers in the West, will conduct a workshop sponsored by the Infinity Foundation, Make Me One with Everything, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 16, at the Highland Park Country Club. No previous meditation experience is required.

“These disconnected, pluggedin—yet tuned-out—times can cause a constant pull on your well-being. Become one with everything by seeing through separateness and solidarity which is at the heart of intermeditation.

Experience an integration of traditional and original interLama Surya Das meditation practices,” says Das. Lunch is included and continuing education units are available.

Location: 1201 Park Ave. W., Highland Park. For more information and to register, call 847-831-8828 or visit InfinityFoundation.org. See ad on page 47 and in the Community Resource Guide.

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newsbriefs I Grow Chicago Adds Fresh Delivery From Environmental Justice Program Farm to Doorstep

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onprofit I Grow Chicago’s mission is to provide a safe, intergenerational haven for children and at-risk community members. Through sustainable farming and educational programs in nutrition, movement yoga and the arts, they foster creativity, wellness and empowerment for individuals in the community as a whole. This year, I Grow will introduce a new environmental justice curriculum into their summer camp to teach youth about gardening, recycling, and skills including construction, engineering and critical thinking.

Zelda Mayer, director of sustainability, says, “Environmentalism and social justice are not separate movements, but the same. When one has been systematically shut off from resources, stripped of opportunities, criminalized and blamed for the effects of poverty, it can seem pointless to care for the Earth. By bringing in resources and creating a safe haven for the community, we aim to foster hope, collaboration and possibility.”

They will host a service day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 30, toward building a community basketball court, an herb garden and beautifying the urban farm. South Side in Focus will present a free multimedia public arts exhibit, Heal Our City, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., May 20, focused on health and wellness on the South Side of Chicago, with inspiring spoken word, poetry, photo narratives, oral histories and painting.

Location: The Peace House, 6402 S. Honore, Chicago. For more information, call 312-286-7392 or visit IGrowChicago.org.

Vipassana Meditation Center Open House

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llinois Vipassana Meditation Center, Dhamma Pakasa, will hold their annual open house event from noon to 4 p.m., May 1, to introduce visitors to the campus and learn more about Vipassana meditation. There will be tours, Q&A, videos, vegetarian food and fun.

Dhamma Pakasa provides a sanctuary for students seeking to enter onto a path of dhamma or deepen their personal practice, and most courses have a waiting list of applicants. Vipassana meditation, which means “to see things as they really are,” is a simple and practical method of mental purification that makes it possible to face the tensions and problems of daily life in a calm and balanced way. It is a systematic way of developing insight and can be practiced by anyone. Instruction in Vipassana meditation is given in 10-day retreats, and courses are supported entirely by the donations of those that wish to contribute for future students.

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andhill Family Farms, a partnership of farms and farming families serving more than 600 community supported agriculture (CSA) members in the Chicago area for more than 15 years, is introducing home delivery of vegetables, meat, dairy and eggs to the Chicago, Madison and Milwaukee areas for those that would like to become CSA members, but don’t live close to the farm or neighborhood pickup locations. Deliveries of their popular spring shares begin the week of May 2.

Organic vegetable shares are harvested the week of delivery and deliveries arrive on Thursday of the delivery week. Members receive a reminder email at the beginning of the week and an online farm newsletter that includes pictures, farm stories, cooking and storage tips and recipes, using the products included in their farm shares.

Shares are packed into an insulated box designed to keep food cool and fresh. The type and amount of packaging used adjusts with the seasonal weather, and members are encouraged to refrigerate or freeze the contents as soon as possible to maintain freshness. Members may reuse, recycle or coordinate with the farm to pick up the delivery boxes.

To sign up, visit SandhillFamilyFarms.com.

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Location: 10076 Fish Hatchery Rd., Pecatonica, IL. For more information, call 815-489-0420 or visit Pakasa.Dhamma.org.

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newsbriefs The Healthy & Natural Show is Coming to Chicago

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ellness guru Dr. Joseph Mercola is headlining Chicago’s inaugural edition of The Healthy & Natural Show, which will kick off May 5 and run through May 7 at the Navy Pier with an educational program geared toward demystifying topics in the organic, natural and sustainable products marketplace.

In 2009, Mercola was voted the Ultimate Wellness Game Changer by the Huffington Post.

Seminars, keynotes and workshops include interpreting current science, understanding consumer confusion about product labels, creating product differentiation, and anticipating and understanding emerging needs and demands. Organizer Len Monheit says, “We’re going to newly empower our retail community by providing them with an intimate show experience that leverages new information, along with access to an exhibitor base filled with leaders and disrupters.”

Featured speakers include Kora Lazarski, business development and marketing manager for SPINS, a leading market research group covering natural and organic products; and Chicago resident Jennifer Amdur Spitz, a branding consultant at Amdur Spitz & Associates. Lazarski will share insights using SPINS data to help retailers and brands understand how to leverage this changing market. Spitz, producer of the award-winning documentary Food Patriots, will focus on how the good food movement is scaling beyond the fringe.

Location: 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. For more information and to register visit TheHealthyAndNaturalShow.com. For exhibiting and sponsorship information, contact Heather Howser at 303-956-1331 or email Heather.Howser@wrbm.com.

Unlock the Secrets of the Pyramids

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he First Scientific & International Global Pyramid Conference will take place from May 13 to 15 at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, in Northbrook. With famed co-hosts John B. Wells and Bill Kurtis, 19 experts in fields of science, archaeology and worldwide pyramid history, traveling from eight countries, will present recent findings about the profound effects of pyramid power and what it means for our societies globally.

This the first time, researchers and likeminded individuals are gathering together from around the world, and the focus of the conference is having a profound impact on our collective future by introducing and clarifying revolutionary uses for pyramid energy for good health, environmental wellness and more.

Selected vendors will provide pyramid products, books, readings and healing. After the conference, attendees may tour the nearby King’s Spa and the Gold Pyramid house to experience the effects of pyramid energy firsthand.

Location: 933 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook. Registration is open for vendors, attendees and sponsors. For more information, registration, speaker topics and schedule, visit GlobalPyramidConference.com. See ad on page19.

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he Phenomenon and the Gift course, presented by Oneness University from May 20 through 22, is an experiential weekend journey created to activate higher states of consciousness, deep awareness and fulfillment, naturally and effortlessly. It is intended for those that aspire to help themselves and loved ones be released from negativity and fear.

Experience ancient teachings, sacred meditations and powerful processes, led by Oneness University Guides in India. They will directly interact with participants via a live feed to experience deep inner peace, unconditional love and ceaseless joy as the course brings about deep insights and lasting personal transformation. They will also receive a rare initiation allowing them to share the Golden Orb Deeksha with others in the world.

Location: Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. The resort’s early bird rate is $399 through Apr. 15. To register visit Tickets.BrightStarEvents. com/event/phenomenon-gift-chicago.

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newsbriefs Sign Up for North Shore Classic There’s a Joint Half Marathon and 5k Race Nearby for Racing will host the 38th annual North Shore ClasChiropractic Help RAM sic Half Marathon and 5k race June 5 in Highland Park,

featuring the Illinois Elite Prize Purse for the third year. The charity partner for the North Shore Classic is the Misericordia Heart of Mercy, home to 600 children and adults challenged by mental and physical disabilities, located in Chicago. It contains 13 individual homes, an independent living apartment complex, four residential centers, a skilled nursing facility, a training center for adults and home sites in neighboring communities.

The half marathon course starts and ends in downtown Highland Park, passing through quiet wooded roads, past Ravinia Festival grounds, through historic Fort Sheridan and under the clock tower. All registrants receive a goodie bag that includes a blue technical running shirt and a finisher medal for the half marathon runners. Participants will also receive runner refreshments after the race.

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ith more than 320 clinics nationwide, The Joint’s highly skilled, licensed doctors of chiropractic perform more than 2 million chiropractic adjustments a year. The Joint Chiropractic is transforming the contemporary chiropractic model and recently opened 11 convenient locations across Chicagoland.

Location: starts at the corner of Park Ave. and St. Johns in the eastside Metra parking lot. To register, visit NorthShoreClassic.com. See ad on page 3 and at NAChicagoNorth.com

Madison Free to Breathe Team Yoga Challenge

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he Madison Free to Breathe Yoga Challenge, a revolutionary outdoor team yoga event to restore hope to those facing a lung cancer diagnosis, will take place July 23 in Lake Farm Park. Check-in and mat placement begin at 8 a.m., and the yoga practice starts at 9:30 a.m. All proceeds support nonprofit Free to Breathe, dedicated to doubling lung cancer survival rates by 2022.

With the landscape of the park as backdrop, teams consisting of a maximum of eight members will work together to complete up to eight hours of variable intensity, instructor-led yoga suitable for beginner to advanced yogis. Participants can visit the many wellness vendors and take part in other fitness activities throughout the day. Top fundraisers will be treated to a VIP experience, including a team relaxation space and an exclusive practice area.

Cost is $50 per person. Teams are encouraged to raise a minimum of $1,200. Location: 3113 Libby Rd., Madison, WI. For more information or to register, visit FreeToBreathe.org/madisonyoga. See ad on page 21.

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Those suffering from back or neck pain or just wish to be proactive about their health will find that The Joint offers a modern, more patient-friendly model than traditional chiropractic offices.

Locations can be found in popular retail centers, are open evenings and weekends and no appointments or insurance is required.

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The Joint Corp. is the business management company for all of Direct Chiropractic, SC’s chiropractic practices in Chicago.

For nearby locations and more information, visit TheJoint.com/ chicago. See ad on page 37 and in the Community Resource Guide.

An Organic Mattress is Your Best Choice Raby Institute Offers New Vaginal Health Service

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The MonaLisa Touch uses a laser to promote vaginal wall health by stimulating collagen production, which restores metabolic balance, lessening pain during intercourse and urination.

Integrative Gynecologist Katherine A. Thurer, M.D., states, “Now we have something else in our armament besides hormones, which work for some people but not others. This new approach goes with our mission of healing ourselves.”

Thurer, Dr. Theri Griego Raby and Dr. Dominic Patawaran are all available to perform the minimally invasive procedure in the office, with no anesthesia necessary. Patients can expect virtually no pain or side effects from the three, five-minute laser sessions.

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Kiwis Boost Heart Health

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multi-center study from the University of Salamanca, in Spain, has found that consuming even one kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa) per week will significantly boost cardiovascular health. The researchers tested 1,469 healthy people throughout Spain. The volunteers were given dietary questionnaires and underwent testing for cholesterol lipids and inflammatory markers for heart disease.

The researchers determined that those that ate at least one kiwi fruit per week had significantly lower triglycerides and fibrinogen (a marker for inflammation), and higher HDL-cholesterol levels. Higher levels of HDL-cholesterol are associated with reduced incidence of atherosclerosis.

The researchers concluded: “Consumption of at least one kiwi a week is associated with lower plasma concentrations of fibrinogen and improved plasma lipid profile in the context of a normal diet and regular exercise.”

Nature’s Colors Aid Focus and Accuracy

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esearchers from the University of Melbourne determined that taking a quick break and looking at natural colors can significantly increase attention, focus and job performance. The researchers tested 150 university students that were randomly selected to view one of two city scenes consisting of a building with and without a flowering meadow green roof.

The two views were experienced as micro-breaks, a 30-second period that can be taken every 40 minutes. Both groups were tested before and after viewing the scene for sustained attention spans, along with a performance test upon completing a task. Subjects that looked at the scene with the verdant roof had significantly longer attention spans and fewer errors in doing their tasks.

Mercury Use Linked to Dentists’ Tremors

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study of thousands of dentists found that the absorption of mercury is associated with an increased risk of tremors. Published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, the study followed 13,906 dentists for a 24year period.

The research tested the dentists’ urinary mercury levels to estimate their individual exposure. The incidence of tremors—the involuntary shaking of hands, arms and other parts of the body—among the dentists was then compared with their exposure to mercury.

Higher exposures to mercury increased the risk of tremors among the entire population of dentists studied by 10 percent; the increased risk among the young dentists was 13 percent.

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DARK Act Defeated Senate Vote Reflects Citizen Demands

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he Deny Americans the Right to Know, or DARK Act, was defeated in the U.S. Senate in March, representing a major victory for consumers. The nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG) spearheaded the large-scale citizen opposition to a bill that would have outlawed all state-level labeling laws of genetically modified (GMO) food ingredients nationwide; it was intended to keep consumers in the dark about the genetically engineered content of their food.

Scott Faber, EWG senior vice president for government affairs, says, “Consumers have made their voices heard to their elected representatives in the Senate and they said clearly, ‘We want the right to know more about our food.’ We remain hopeful that congressional leaders can craft a national mandatory compromise that works for consumers and the food industry.” Organic Consumers Association reports that an alternative to the DARK act is being proposed that still could preempt state GMO labeling laws. So they recommend that consumers stay vigilant to ensure the DARK act remains defeated.

The development is evidence that the EWG Just Label It campaign is on the right track, and the group plans to support the recently introduced Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act targeting a national mandatory standard for GMO labeling. Jean Halloran, director of food policy initiatives for Consumers Union, explains, “This bill finds a way to set a national standard and avoid a patchwork of state labeling laws, while still giving consumers the information they want and deserve about what’s in their food.”

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Aurum Lavender Rose Cream and Massage Oils for Wellness

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e live in challenging times, and it’s often difficult to step away from stress and stay in touch with our inner voice. Fear and anxiety often surround illness and epidemics, and both emotions can affect the immune system. Certain botanicals are useful for helping us to stay calm and centered and be less susceptible to contagious diseases.

Aurum Lavender Rose cream is a formula that contains homeopathic potencies of horse chestnut, horsetail, St. Johns wort, gold and myrrh. It also contains peat extract, lavender oil, geranium oil, rose oil and frankincense in a nongreasy cream or oil base.

The cream can can be applied over the heart and chest area twice daily, although the oil form may be used for general whole body massage at any time. It provides a calming, protective buffer when we feel stressed or oversensitive to the environment in body or soul and promotes balance and harmony in situations of stress and anxiety or hypersensitivity. People with heart ailments may also find it very helpful.

The peat extract provides a mantle of warmth and protection around the body, strengthening the skin to act as a permeable border between our inner life and outer world. The formation of peat in nature occurs in bogs where generations of plants grow and subside over long periods of time, but do not deteriorate completely. The plants maintain a spongy, living layer below the surface that is preserved indefinitely. Dried peat has inherent warmth and is used as a fuel like firewood in Ireland, as well as for insulation. The fresh peat is processed and includes it for its warming, buffering qualities.

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and myrrh. Gold is a sun-like precious metal, related to the powers of clear, noble thought. Frankincense is a balsamic, milky resin obtained from the bark of a tropical, feather-leafed and fragrant tree. Since ancient times, it has been used as incense to enable the soul to expand and enter a higher spiritual condition. Myrrh is a bitter resin obtained from the MiddleEastern commiphora bush, which is dried into crystal-like clumps and used to treat wounds or preserve physical forms.

Together, these three substances support the healthy balance of thinking, feeling and will that we experience as well-being.

Lavender oil comes from the purple flowers grown in southern France, well-known for their calming, nerve-soothing, embracing fragrance. Rose oil is the most costly of essential oils because it takes 3,500 pounds of rose flowers to make one pound of rose oil. The rose has accompanied humanity since ancient times with a special relationship to the heart. The rose also shows remarkable balance between the three parts of the bush: strong, deep roots, abundant, well-developed foliage and the incomparable blossoms. All three aspects are strongly developed, yet in harmonious balance.

The horse chestnut tree prefers to grow in moist soils, where it takes up large quantities of water. It has a relationship to our liver, which is the organ of fluid balance. By contrast, the horsetail plant, although also preferring moist soil, is a dry, archaic plant composed of up to 70 percent silica, the same element that forms the quartz crystal. Horse chestnut seeds and horsetail herb are added to balance the processes of water and light in the body.

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Down-to-Earth Climate Change Strategy The Center for Food Safety’s Cool Foods Campaign report Soil & Carbon: Soil Solutions to Climate Problems maintains that it’s possible to take atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) that fuels climate change and put it back into the soil, where much of it was once a solid mineral. There’s too much carbon in the atmosphere and the oceans, but not enough stable carbon in the ground supporting healthy soils.

Cultivated soils globally have lost 50 to 70 percent of their original carbon content through paving, converting grasslands to cropland and agricultural practices that rob soil of organic matter and its ability to store carbon, making it more susceptible to flooding and erosion. Healthy soils—fed through organic agriculture practices like polycultures, cover crops and compost—give soil microbes the ability to store more CO2 and withstand drought and floods better, because revitalized soil structure allows it to act like a sponge.

The report concludes, “Rebuilding soil carbon is a zero-risk, low-cost proposition. It has universal application and we already know how to do it.”

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Bee Kind The Good Fight for Honeybees A U.S. federal appeals court has blocked the use of the pesticide sulfoxaflor over concerns about its effect on honeybees, which have been disappearing throughout the country in recent years. “Initial studies showed sulfoxaflor was highly toxic to honeybees, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was required to get further tests,” says Circuit Judge Mary Schroeder. “Given the precariousness of bee populations, leaving the EPA’s registration of sulfoxaflor in place risks more potential environmental harm than vacating it.” The product, sold in the U.S. as Transform or Closer, must be pulled from store shelves by October 18.

Paul Towers, a spokesperson for the nonprofit advocacy group Pesticide Action Network, comments, “This is [an example of] the classic pesticide industry shell game. As more science underscores the harms of a pesticide, they shift to newer, less-studied products, and it takes regulators years to catch up.”

On another front, an insect form of Alzheimer’s disease caused by aluminum contamination from pesticides is another suspected contributing cause of the welldocumented widespread bee colony collapse, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. Honeybees studied had levels of aluminum in their bodies equivalent to those that could cause brain damage in humans.

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Keep Track of Harmful Wastewater Levels to Protect Rivers The Friends of the Chicago River points out that April showers bring more sewage and pollution to our rivers.

Overflow Action Days (Tinyurl.com/ OverflowActionDays) is a call to action to take simple steps at home to help reduce sewage to the river. People can sign up for e-alerts, learn more about this initiative, sign a pledge to conserve water at home, share with friends and family or download a simple guide to water conservation.

It may come as a surprise to many people that conserving water at home plays a role in protecting our local waterways. Showers are a major culprit, because just like a full bathtub with a running faucet, the pipes in our sewer system can only handle a certain volume of water before it overflows. When there is too much wastewater and it combines with stormwater, sewer pipes fill up to capacity and excess water is released to our rivers and sometimes, Lake Michigan.

This excess water, which includes sewage, pollutants and litter, is called a combined sewer overflow (CSO).

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Lori Goldstein believes that customers shouldn’t have to sacrifice their health to look and feel beautiful.

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“We use products from Italy that are the cleanest I’ve found,” she states.

“The ingredients are grown and handharvested on a family farm in Bologna.

They have owned the farm for 125 years and never allowed chemicals on the land.” These certified organic products achieve professional results without the toxic chemicals that may contaminate other hair salons.

Traditionally, hair care products are filled with chemicals such as formaldehyde, which has been linked to an increased risk for cancer and other major health concerns; thus many people experience itching, burning and coughing during and after use. “For years I was getting traditional Brazilian blowouts. I loved the way they looked, but my eyes would water and my throat would burn.

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People come in now and don’t believe our products are working because they don’t feel horrible, but then they love the results,” says Goldstein.

The products at Organic Roots are chosen because of their health benefits and effectiveness. The Organic Way (OWay) line of hair color, with added essential oils and active botanicals, is organic, biodynamic and fair trade.

Davines is a color cream enriched with antioxidant carotenoids and melanin that is ammonia- and PPD-free.

Cezanne Perfect Finish is a keratinsmoothing treatment that is formaldehyde and carbocisteine-free. The milk_shake products are made with real milk, fruit and other natural ingredients.

As one of few salons in the area that offer organic color, Goldstein finds that most of her clients come in for hair coloring, but Organic Roots is also a fullservice hair salon. “We offer haircuts, color, highlights, deep conditioning and keratin treatments, organic perms, updos and hair extensions. We can really do whatever people ask for,” she says.

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Everything about the Organic Roots Eco Salon is as healthy as possible, including LED lighting and composting bags that disintegrate in a landfill. Goldstein works with a company that repurposes hair clippings into mats that mop up oil spills. “When you walk in, it doesn’t smell like a hair salon. You wouldn’t know we’re doing hair color here,” she says.

Goldstein studied cosmetology in high school, bought her first salon when she was 24, and has been doing hair for more than 30 years. She notes, “Women used to all want to have the same hair style. Now I see that people are much more individualistic and are expressing themselves with color and highlights a lot more.”

Organic Roots serves people of all ages and backgrounds. Most of Goldstein’s clients are women, but she does have some men and sees children and people in their 70s. “A lot of young women are interested in natural products, but I have older people who say they’ve been eating organic food and using organic products since 1972 and don’t want to stop now,” she says. Because there aren’t too many all-organic salons around, people come from all over the Chicagoland area; some travel all the way from Bridgeport, Gurnee and Downers Grove.

Goldstein says it’s a lot of work to own her own salon, but very rewarding.

“A lot of salons have so much drama,” she comments. “I wanted to create an environment that’s peaceful, healthy and stress-free. I absolutely love my clients— many of them become my friends—we go out to concerts and lunch together.

I love that I get to talk and share with people while I’m doing their hair. It’s really fulfilling when people come in and maybe they’re not feeling great, but I get to help them feel beautiful and confident and looking their best.”

Organic Roots Eco Salon is located at 3417 W. Dempster, in Skokie. For appointments, call 847-423-2653. For more information, visit OrganicRootsEcoSalon.com. See ad on page 31.

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here is a tendency for small business owners and entrepreneurs to unconsciously accept mediocrity in their businesses, and it’s costing them money and clients. We don’t do it on purpose, but we often settle for it by not being clear about the true value of our own business.

There are two areas in a business where we cannot afford to accept or tolerate mediocrity. Number one is our employees, and number two is our vendors. The way that mediocrity in our own business delivery will hurt our relationship with our customers is the same way that mediocrity will hurt our bottom line. We must keep this in mind at all times; mediocrity is simply not a fan of big thinkers, big dreamers or big plans.

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Whether our business is that of a sole proprietor or includes 10 people, or even 100, we use many vendors, such as an online service, a business down the street or a big national company, and those suppliers must all be held to the same standards of service we provide to our own customers; anything less than that is simply unacceptable.

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degree of crooked teeth ndie Pearson, and crooked body (or DDS, is the asymmetry). The paowner of Gatient’s age is also very iamed Dental Spa, in important. I combine Wilmette. Her approach the use of removable to holistic dental care oral devices along with has evolved over time, CranioSacral Therapy for and what started with most of the orthodontic safe mercury removal, treatment. This helps us a focus on healthy address the body’s influmaterial replacement ence on the mouth and and non-surgical gum teeth and some of the therapy in a relaxed compressive forces and safe place has evolved Andie Pearson rotations in the head. into her belief that there Once the major aspects of asymmetry is more to holistic care than simply removing fillings and using eco-friendly and lack of mouth space have been addressed, the patient will need only a supplies and soft lighting. few months, if any, in traditional braces.

What are some common There is also the option after the removable appliance phase for some patients misconceptions of what to finish their treatment using clear tooth holistic dentists do? trays if their dental needs qualify them That we just take out mercury fillings, for that route. In much younger patients, with no consideration for cosmetic earlier intervention with an appliance options or superior dental materials. worn during sleep and one to two hours Yes, as a holistic dentist we place a during the day means the need for special focus on metal/toxic substance exposure and reduction of the exposure braces could be complete eliminated.

My approach to cosmetic work to both patient and staff, along with is the same as most cosmetic dentists, biocompatibility issues and nutrition— with the exception of my additional but we also create beautiful smiles. In detailed attention to biocompatibility of orthodontic procedures, we straighten materials.

I love making those moviethe teeth, but with conservative, nonstar smiles and knowing that they are extraction techniques and non-enamel completely safe.

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How does mercury replacement work?

There is a detailed mercury removal protocol that requires a specific drilling technique, along with adequate isolation and evacuation of not only the mercury, but also the other metals in the amalgam filling. The replacement filling should be not only a highly biocompatible material, but also one with longevity and that can withstand the chewing forces and acid environment in the mouth.

How does mercury or other metals in our teeth affect our health?

You need to weigh the danger. If the older amalgams are less dense and are actively leaking, the danger of keeping them in the tooth outweighs the danger of exposure during removal. When they are exposed and leaking, there is an issue with not only what is leaking out, but what is leaking into the filling—like food, liquids and saliva. Decay increases and the result is that a greater amount of the tooth is lost and could possibly lead to nerve damage. The further breakdown of the tooth and filling leads to even more of the metal leakage.

As a holistic dentist, how does your filling removal and replacement process differ from that of a conventional dentist?

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or many Americans, living more sustainably has become a natural part of their daily routine as they consistently recycle, eat healthy and use energy more efficiently. It’s just what they normally do every day.

Every one of them had to start somewhere, growing their efforts over time to the point that nearly every activity yields better results for themselves, their family, their community and the planet. It might begin with the way we eat and eventually expand to encompass the way we work.

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“The sustainability movement is large and growing in the U.S.,” says Todd Larsen, with Green America, a grassroots nonprofit organization harnessing economic forces to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. “Half a million people turned out in New York City to march for action on climate change. People also are working in their local communi30

ties to oppose fracking and pollution, and to support green building and clean energy. Many businesses now include sustainability as a core business practice, including the 3,000 certified members of Green America’s Green Business Network.”

This month, Natural Awakenings profiles the experiences of representative individuals from around the country that are helping to both make the world more sustainable and their own lives richer and more meaningful. From growing and cooking family food and line-drying laundry to powering their business with renewable energy, their approaches are as varied as the places they call home.

First Steps

“Many people start with something small at home, particularly if they’re concerned about the impacts on their family’s health,” says Larsen. “More Americans are approaching sustainability first through food. It’s relatively

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easy to change spending habits to incorporate more organic, fair trade and non-GMO [genetically modified] foods, and with the growth of farmers’ markets nationwide, people are able to buy local more easily.”

A focus on food quality is how Wendy Brown and her husband and five children launched their eco-journey just outside of Portland, Maine.

“We started thinking about where our food came from, how it was grown and raised and what we could do to ensure that it was better,” says Brown. “What we don’t grow or forage ourselves, we try to purchase from local farmers.” Living more simply during the past decade has helped the family cut debt and become more financially stable.

“Our entry point to sustainable living was to grow tomatoes on the steps of an apartment that Kelly and I once called home years ago,” echoes Erik Knutzen, who, with his wife Kelly Coyne, have transformed their 960-square-foot Los Angeles bungalow into an oasis where they grow food, keep chickens and bees, brew, bake and house their bikes.

Gabriele Marewski’s journey also started with what she ate. “I became a vegetarian at 14, after reading Diet for a Small Planet, by Frances Moore Lappé,” says Marewski, who in 1999 turned an avocado orchard in Homestead, Florida, into Paradise Farms. “Forty-seven years later, I’m still a strict vegetarian.

I believe it’s the single most important statement we can make about saving the planet.”

Marewski’s five-acre farm showcases certified organic micro greens, edible flowers, oyster mushrooms and a variety of tropical fruits marketed to Miami-area chefs. Her farm also offers Dinner in Paradise farm-to-table experiences to raise funds for local nonprofits providing food for underprivileged city residents, and bed-andbreakfast lodging.

Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology offers a free online course, Sustainability in Everyday Life, based on five themes: energy, climate change, food, chemicals and globalization.

“People can make a difference by making responsible choices in their everyday life,” says Anna Nyström Claesson, one of the three original teachers.

Consume Less

“Every step toward sustainability is important and in the right direction,” explains Gina Miresse, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which will again host the world’s largest energy fair in June in Custer, Wisconsin.

“It’s easy to start at home by adopting one new practice and sticking with it until it becomes a habit; then add a second practice and so on. This keeps people from getting overwhelmed.”

We might, for example, switch to non-toxic home cleaning products when current products are used up.

“There’s no need to throw everything in the trash and replace it all immediately—that would partially defeat the purpose of sustainability,” says Miresse.

Green America, which suggests green alternatives to many products in online publications at GreenAmerica. org, recommends a congruent strategy.

“We see people first change the way they purchase their food, move to reduce their purchases overall and green those they make, and then make their home more energy-efficient,” remarks Larsen. “Next, they consider walking and biking more.”

Pamela Dixon explains, “On a day-to-day basis, it’s really about the products we use, like transferring to eco-friendly cleaners and yard maintenance, recycling electronic devices, paying bills electronically and receiving statements via email.” She and her husband, David Anderson, own Dave’s BrewFarm, in rural Wilson, Wisconsin, where they grow herbs, hops, raspberries and apples on 35 acres.

“A 20-kilowatt wind generator supplies our electricity, and we use geothermal for heating and cooling,” adds Dixon. Due to career opportunities involving teaching principles of sustainability, the Wisconsin couple is in the process of selling the BrewFarm to move to La Crosse. “At our new home, we’re replacing the windows and appliances with more energy-efficient ones.

We also chose our neighborhood so we can walk or bike to local grocery co-ops. We prefer to repair things when they break rather than buying something new, recycle everything the city will accept, compost food scraps and …continued on page 32

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When the MREA Energy Fair began 27 years ago, the majority of attendees were interested in learning about first steps, such as recycling, relates Miresse.

Today, sustainability basics ranging from fuel savings to water conservation are familiar, and they’re focused on revitalizing local economies. “Folks are now considering more ambitious practices such as sourcing food directly from local farmers, producing their own solar energy and incorporating energy storage, driving an electric vehicle or switching to more socially responsible investing.”

The fair’s 250 workshops provide tools to help in taking their next steps on the journey to sustainability.

Knutzen and Coyne’s passion has evolved from growing food into a larger DIY mode. “Cooking from scratch is something I prefer to do,” comments Knutzen. “I even grind my own flour.”

Library books provide his primary source of inspiration.

The Brown family likely echoes the thoughts of many American families.

“We have many dreams, but the stark reality is that we live in a world that requires money,” says Wendy Brown.

An electric car or solar electric system, for example, is a large investment.

“The biggest barriers were mental blocks because we ‘gave up’ previous lifestyle norms,” she says. “Most people we know have a clothes dryer and can’t imagine living without one. Line-drying is just part of the bigger issue of time management for us, because living sustainably and doing things by hand takes longer.”

Each Day Counts

“The biggest and most positive impact I have comes from my general nonwaste philosophy,” advises Brown.

“I try to reuse something rather than throwing it away. I’ve made underwear out of old camisoles and pajama pants from old flannel sheets. I reuse elastic from worn-out clothing. My travel beverage cup is a sauce jar with a reusable canning lid drilled with a hole for a reusable straw. Such examples show how we live every day.”

Marewski’s love of travel doesn’t interfere with her sustainability quest.

“When I travel, I like to walk or bicycle across countries,” she says. “It gives me a closer connection to the land and

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by Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen spontaneous contact with interesting people. I’m building a tiny home on wheels that’ll be completely self-sufficient, with solar, composting toilet and water catchment to reduce my footprint even further.”

“Last August, I started a tenuretrack position in the school of business at Viterbo University,” says Dixon, who emphasizes how students can pursue sustainability in business and life. “I teach systems thinking, complex systems change and globally responsible leadership, all of which have a sustainability component.” She’s also faculty advisor to Enactus, a student organization focused on social entrepreneurship and making a positive impact on the community.

“The best part of how we live is when my daughters make everyday eco-minded choices without even realizing it,” observes Brown. “I can see how remarkable it is, because I have the perspective of having lived differently. But for them, it’s just the way things are done.

I think in that way, I’ve succeeded.”

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ost people would agree with the results of a 2011 study by the nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: Typical hospital food is full of the dietary fat, sodium, calories, cholesterol and sugar that contribute to the medical problems that land many in the hospital in the first place. The study’s dietitians further found that some hospitals house up to five fast-food outlets.

Because studies from institutions such as the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the University of Maryland show that a poor diet contributes to a host of illnesses and longer recovery time after surgery—all of which increase healthcare costs—it befits hospitals to embrace healthier eating. Now, a dozen pioneering hospitals have their own on-site farms and others are partnering with local farms, embracing new ways to help us eat healthier, especially those that most need to heal.

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tor of the nonprofit Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. It recently partnered with St. Luke’s University Hospital, in nearby Bethlehem, to help support operations of the hospital’s 10-acre organic farm that yields 30 varieties of vegetables and fruits served in hospital meals to support patient recovery. New mothers are sent home with baskets of fresh produce to help instill healthy eating habits.

“Organic fruits and vegetables offer many advantages over conventionally grown foods,” says Dr. Bonnie Coyle, director of community health for St. Luke’s University Health Network. She cites the higher amounts of vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and antioxidants as contributing to a reduced incidence of heart disease and some cancers and a lowered risk for other common conditions such as allergies, and hyperactivity in children.

Hospital farms also benefit the environment and facilitate other healing ways. Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Ann Arbor’s hospital farm, created in 2010 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is a winwin-win solution. “We can model the

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he Healthy Food in Health Care Pledge taken by hospitals provides a framework to improve the health of patients, communities and the environment. Hundreds of healthcare facilities and food service contractors across the U.S. have signed it to demonstrate their commitment; “First, do no harm,” and treat food and its production and distribution as preventive medicine.

The Pledge is also the foundation of the Healthier Food Challenge, one of the six focus areas of the Healthier Hospitals (HH) program within Practice Greenhealth. HH is a comprehensive, sector-wide initiative that institutes frameworks and implementation tools that can be used by every health care facility in the nation.

“Advocate Health Care’s support of the Pledge confirms our belief that healthy food plays an essential role in promoting health, well-being and healing,” says Mary Larsen, director of space management and sustainability at Advocate Health Care.

A complete list of Illinois-based facilities currently committed to the Pledge or the HH Healthier Food Challenge are listed on our website at http://www.nachicagonorth.com/ CHI/April-2016/Chicago-Area-Hospitals-Committed-to-Excellence/ For more information, visit HealthyFoodInHealthcare.org and HealthierHospitals.org.

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connection between food and health to our patients, visitors, staff and community,” says hospital spokesperson Laura Blodgett. Their Health Care Without Harm pledge commits the hospital to providing local, nutritious and sustainable food.

The farm repurposed some of the hospital’s 340-acre campus, eliminating considerable lawn mowing and chemicals. Today, its organic produce also supplies an on-site farmers’ market. Most recently, collaboration with a rehab hospital treating traumatic brain injuries resulted in a solarheated greenhouse to continually produce organic food using raised beds and a Ferris-wheel-style planting system that enables patients to experience gardening as agritherapy.

“Patients love the hands-on healing of tending the garden,” says Blodgett.

Another innovative hospital is Watertown Regional Medical Center, in rural Wisconsin. Its farm, located behind the 90bed hospital, raises 60 pesticide-free crops a year, including vegetables, herbs and even edible flowers. “We believe that food is medicine,” says Executive Chef Justin Johnson. He also serves his healthier fare to the public via special dinners in the hospital’s café, celebrating spring and fall harvests.

In Arcata, California, Mad River Community Hospital’s designated farmer, Isaiah Webb, tills six plots and two greenhouses to supply organic carrots, beets, tomatoes, basil, potatoes, sweetcorn, artichokes, squash, pumpkins, lettuce, blueberries, apples and strawberries to patients and guests. An in-house work/share program encourages hospital employees to volunteer gardening time for a share of the produce.

A three-way partnership of the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps, Fletcher Allen Health Care and Central Vermont Medical Center, all in the Burlington area, combines community supported agriculture (CSA) and physicians’ prescriptions for healthier eating. Diane Imrie, director of nutrition services at Fletcher Allen, comments, “If we want to have a ‘well’ community, they have to be well fed.” Paid student farmers from 15 to 21 years old grow and harvest eight acres of fruits and vegetables for selected doctor-recommended patients in the 12-week-growing season program. Patients gain an appreciation of healthy eating that remains with them, thus decreasing their need for acute medical care.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farmto-institution programs like these both provide healthy food to hospital patients and help develop sustainable regional food systems. We all benefit from such healing ripples in the healthcare pond.

Judith Fertig is the author of award-winning cookbooks, including The Gardener and the Grill; she blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Spring is a time of new awakening.

Many cultures and religions typically use this time of year for detoxification; Christians fast during Lent, Muslims fast during Ramadan and in traditional Chinese and ayurvedic medicine, dietary changes are encouraged. Sunshine raises vitamin D levels, speeding our metabolism and encouraging us to get outside and move. Young, green spring plants are plentiful and support liver detoxification.

The effects of detox programs include an increase in energy, weight loss, reduced susceptibility to allergens, improved digestion, reduction in chronic symptoms and an opportunity to identify foods sensitivities and release attachments to toxic foods, emotions and stressors.

To many, a detoxification program means restriction and supplements.

While these can be part of a detox, it is about the body needs to function optionally. Choose the freshest, highest-quality foods possible, including organic, grassfed and pasture-raised options. If people fill up on those, it is easier to reduce intake of things that can be harmful.

Avoid processed foods, alcohol, sugar, artificial sweeteners, artificial ingredients, pesticides and other possible or likely food allergens. This gives us an opportunity to see how our body reacts to different foods when we reintroduce them. Also, attention should be paid to up-regulating pathways of elimination.

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This can be achieved in many ways, from consuming liver-stimulating foods, teas or supplements to increasing bowel function, urination and sweating.

The most important aspect of a detox is to change our daily routines, allowing us to get to know how our lifestyle affects the way we feel, so we can choose to continue them or not. The more we get used to feeling good, the more intolerant we will become of feeling lousy.

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f the 7,500 varieties of apples in the world, 2,500 are grown in the U.S., but only 100 commercially. As of the 1990s, 70 percent were Red Delicious; more recently they’re being replaced with Gala, Granny Smith and Fuji types from taller, thinner trees that can be planted more compactly for easier harvesting, yet are more sensitive to disease and require trellis supports.

Mass-produced fruits and vegetables have been modified over the years to make them look appealing and ship well, while sacrificing taste. Consumers in search of health-enhancing nutrients and robust flavor can find them by instead connecting with the past through food and flowers.

“Heirloom seeds have remained intact and unexposed to commercial pesticides,” says Jere Gettle, owner of Baker Creek Seed Company, in Mansfield, Missouri. “They’re reliable—plants grown now will be the same next year; not so with hybrids.” This cleaner, tastier alternative to the status quo

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is typically packed with more good vitamins than good looks. Heirloom produce often also delivers a unique regional flavor, such as Vidalia onions or Hatch chile peppers.

Exemplary Fruits

Fine restaurants like to feature Yellow Wonder wild strawberries because they taste like cream. The fragrant Baron von Solemacher strawberry, an antique German Alpine variety, is small and sweet, red and full of flavor; it’s been around since the Stone Age. For pies and preserves, pair them with Victorian rhubarb, which dates back to 1856.

Eat only the rhubarb stalks; the leaves contain poisonous oxalic acid.

Aunt Molly’s ground cherry (husk tomato) hails from Poland. “It’s sweet, with a hint of tart, like pineapple-apricot,” says Gettle. “The Amish and Germans use them in pies. Their high pectin content makes them good for preserves.

Heirlooms send people in search of old recipes and they end up creating their own variations. It’s food as history.”

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Valuable Vegetables

Trending this year are purple veggies like the brilliantly colored Pusa Jamuni radish. Pair it with bright pink Pusa Gulabi radishes, high in carotenoids and anthocyanins, atop a stunning salad with Amsterdam prickly-seeded spinach’s arrow-shaped leaves, a variety once grown by Thomas Jefferson. Add a fennellike flavor with Pink Plume celery.

Brighten salsas using the Buena Mulata hot pepper, a deep violet that ripens to a sweet red. Serve with pink pleated Mushroom Basket tomatoes or Lucid Gems, with their black/orange peel and striking yellow/orange flesh.

Purple tomatillos are sweeter than green varieties and can be eaten right off the plant.

“Purple sweet potatoes are found in Hawaii, but aren’t common on the mainland,” explains Gettle. “Molokai Purple sweet potatoes keep their deep purple color even when cooked, and are much higher in antioxidants than the orange variety.” To be novel, serve the Albino beet. Baker Creek’s customers use it raw in salads, roasted or fried and don’t let the greens go to waste.

Monique Prince, a clinical social worker in Chester, New Hampshire, grows heirloom organic radishes, greens, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers and pumpkins in eight raised beds.

She received Ganisisikuk pole beans (seventh-generation seeds) and Abnaki cranberry runner beans from a Native American client. Rather than eat the bounty, she’s accumulating the seeds to save the varieties.

Herbs

Thai basil loves summer heat. Make batches of pesto, then freeze it in ice cube trays for later. Christina Major, a nutritionist in Trevorton, Pennsylvania, grows heirloom herbs that include borage, with its edible flowers, and marshmallow, which is a decongestant when added to tea. Her 300-squarefoot garden supplies summer veggies such as scarlet runner beans, more than 50 kinds of perennial herbs for year-round use and heirloom raspberries, gooseberries and blackberries “that are eaten as fast as they’re picked,” she says.

Heirloom enthusiasts like to exchange seeds to try new varieties. “From December to March, traders swap seeds and plot their gardens,” says Major. “I got 20 kinds of tomatoes by connecting with other traders on Facebook.”

Heirlooms extend to trees and bushes. The drought-resistant Fourwing Saltbush has a deep root system and provides cover for songbirds in the West. ~BBB Seed

Flowers

Of 400,000 flowering plants in the world, 20 percent are in danger of extinction. “Instead of marigolds and petunias, consider old-fashioned annuals. Trying new things is fun,” says Gettle. Four O’clocks, familiar to many Midwesterners, come in several colors and are easily cultivated from their abundant seeds. The succulent Ice plant, with its white-pink flowers, looks like it was dipped in sugar; its edible leaves taste like spinach. Black Swan’s burgundy poppies have a frill-like edge, while Mother of Pearl poppies offer subtle watercolors.

“Save seeds, share with neighbors and pass them on to the kids,” advises Gettle. “They’re evidence of our culture.”

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Homegrown Heirloom Cookery Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least an hour.

Serve with toasted slices of bread.

Source: Adapted from Mediterranean Vegetables by Clifford Wright.

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Vegan Tuscan Kale Soup Yields: 4 servings

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Heat olive oil in a heavy soup pot over medium-high heat and sauté the celery, onion, carrot and basil until they’re almost soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Add tomatoes and continue cooking until their liquid has almost cooked out, about 20 minutes more.

Add in the thyme and boiling potatoes, sautéing them for another 5 minutes.

Add kale and reduce heat to low, cooking until wilted, about 10 minutes.

Add the stock and cooked beans, return heat to high and bring to a boil.

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1½ lb sweet green peppers, seeded and chopped 8 oz Violet Buena Mulata hot peppers, seeded and chopped 1 cup organic sugar 1½ Tbsp pickling salt 2 Tbsp powdered fair trade unsweetened chocolate 1½ cup vinegar (preferred variety) 2 tsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp ground hot chile pepper (optional)

Place the green pepper, Buena Mulata, sugar, salt, chocolate, vinegar and coriander in a heavy preserving pan.

Cover and boil gently for 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let stand for 2 to 3 hours or until the peppers are completely soft.

Purée to a smooth creamy consistency using a blender.

Reheat in a clean preserving pan and bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes, and then adjust the heat factor with additional pepper to taste.

Pour into sterilized jars and seal.

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Heat 6 tablespoons of the oil in a large, heavy pan. Add in the eggplant cubes and sauté until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan and increase the heat to medium-high.

Add the ginger, chiles and cumin, and fry until the cumin seeds have turned brown.

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Reduce heat to medium and cook until the oil separates from the tomato sauce, about 10 minutes.

Add water and bring the sauce to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and add in the cooked eggplant cubes, chickpeas, chopped spinach and salt. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Before serving remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and garam masala.

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Asparagus to Celebrate Spring

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pril is an ideal time to also do some spring cleaning in our bodies. The change of seasons brings more daylight and lighter foods to replace the richer, heavier foods of winter.

Asparagus is a favorite springtime veggie packed with nutrients and fiber that help eliminate toxins. Here are two simple recipes to enjoy the detoxifying benefits of asparagus.

heat. Add the asparagus and freshly ground pepper. Let the asparagus sear in the pan, turning occasionally until the spears are bright green and tender-crisp.

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with crispy ginger and serve warm.

Recipes courtesy of Marcy Kirshenbaum, CCN, CNS, LDN. Contact her at 847-987-1128, Marcy@EnhanceNutrition.net or EnhanceNutrition.net. See ad on page 15 and in the Community Resource Guide.

Lemon Asparagus 1 lb asparagus,

cut into 2-inch pieces 1 Tbsp Olive oil,

1 tsp per 5 stalks 1 clove garlic, minced Juice of a freshly squeezed lemon Pinch of sea salt and pepper Toss the asparagus pieces with olive oil.

Place in a skillet and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, add minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes; add lemon juice. Remove from heat; serve with a sprinkle of sea salt and pepper.

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eg Sheaffer, of Sandhill Family Farms, says, “Spring is a time when I enjoy fresh flavors and easy preparations. Try this roasted asparagus recipe alongside a fresh fish or ham steak for a simple, refreshing dinner. Chop up any leftovers and add to spring lettuce for quick lunch the next day. Enjoy!”

Heat 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil in a small skillet over medium heat.

Add the ginger slices and sauté until lightly golden. Remove from heat and set aside.

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Spread the asparagus in a single layer and roast for 12 to 15 minutes or until the spears are tender and slightly blistered. Cooking time will vary, depending on the thickness of the stalks.

Transfer to a serving platter.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet set over medium heat. Add the panko and cook, stirring frequently, until the crumbs are golden brown and toasted, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Stir in the salt, pepper and lemon zest.

Check the seasonings and adjust, if needed.

Top the asparagus with the toasted breadcrumbs and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

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TROUBLED

WATERS Our Precious Freshwater Supplies Are Shrinking

by Linda Sechrist

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irtually all water, atmospheric water vapor and soil moisture presently gracing the Earth has been perpetually recycled through billions of years of evaporation, condensation and precipitation. As all living things are composed of mostly water and thus a part of this cycle, we may be drinking the same water that a Tyrannosaurus Rex splashed in 68 million years ago, along with what was poured into Cleopatra’s bath.

Perhaps this mythological sense of water’s endlessness or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration images from outer space of a blue planet nearly three-quarters covered by water makes us complacent. Yet only 2.5 percent of Earth’s water is not salt water and of sufficient quality to be consumable by humans, plants and animals.

Vulnerable to the demands of humanity’s unprecedented population explosion, careless development and toxic pollution and other contamination, we must reexamine this precious resource. Sandra Postel, founder of the Global Water Policy Project, who has studied freshwater issues for more than 30 years, says, “Communities, farmers

and corporations are asking what we really need the water for, whether we can meet that need with less, and how water can be better managed [through] ingenuity and ecological intelligence, rather than big pumps, pipelines, dams and canals.”

Seeking to reclaim lost ground in the protection of our water and wetland resources, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the 2015 Clean Water Rule. The new regulations are needed to restore the strength to the 1972 Clean Water Act that has been weakened by the courts and previous administrations.

Notably, within hours of activating the regulation, the EPA was served with lawsuits from corporate polluters, and within weeks, more than 20 state attorneys general filed suit against it. Today the legal battle continues over whether the new regulation will be allowed to stay in force or not.

“Every day, local, state and federal governments are granting permission to industries to pollute, deforest, degrade and despoil our environments, resulting in serious effects on our planet and our bodies,” says Maya K. van Rossum,

Clean drinking water is rapidly being depleted all around the world.

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a Delaware Riverkeeper and head of the four-state Delaware Riverkeeper Network.

Under van Rossum’s leadership the network has created a national initiative called For the Generations advocating for the passage of constitutional protection for environmental rights at both the state and federal levels. It was inspired by a legal victory secured by van Rossum and her organization in 2013 in a case titled Robinson Township, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, et al. vs. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which used Pennsylvania’s Constitutional Environmental Rights Amendment to strike down significant portions of a profracking piece of legislation as unconstitutional. Until this legal victory, Pennsylvania’s constitutional environmental rights amendment was dismissed as a mere statement of policy rather than a true legal protection.

“Each individual process of fracking uses on the order of 5 million gallons of freshwater water mixed with chemicals for drilling and fracking operations, introducing highly contaminated wastewater into our environment,” explains van Rossum.

“Every frack increases the chances of carcinogenic chemical leakage into the soil and water sources.” In the pioneering Pennsylvania case, the court’s ruling made clear that the environmental rights of citizens aren’t granted by law, but are inherent and rights that cannot be removed, annulled or overturned by government or law.

“Even more significant, the court stated that these environmental rights belong to present generations living on Earth today and to future generations,” enthuses van Rossum. She also cites that although America’s Declaration of Independence includes several inalienable rights, our federal constitution and those of 48 states fail to provide protection for three basic needs required to enjoy them—the right to pure water, clean air and healthy environments.

Van Rossum’s audiences are shocked to learn that clean water isn’t enforced as a human right. Threatened by myriad environmental, political, economic and social forces, and contamination from carcinogenic pesticides, toxic herbicides, chemical warfare and rocket fuel research

Water is the foundation of life. materials plus heavy metals like mercury and lead, an era of clean water scarcity already exists in parts of our own country and much of the world.

Episodic tragedies like the 2015 Gold King Mine wastewater spill near Silverton, Colorado, and Flint, Michigan’s current lead-laced drinking water crisis raise public awareness.

“The technologies and know-how exist to increase the productivity of every liter of water,” says Postel. “But citizens must first understand the issues and insist on policies, laws and institutions that promote the sustainable use and safety of clean water.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Where Our

Great Lakes Water is Going

by Jennifer Caddick

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iving adjacent to the Great Lakes, the world’s largest surface freshwater system, it’s easy to think we have few worries when it comes to having enough water. But an historic drought in the western states is a reminder that water shortages are closer to home than we may think. Plans to pipe water from the Great Lakes to the far reaches of North America or even other continents may seem far-fetched, but there’s a long history of such efforts.

As competition for water intensifies, so will attempts to move Great Lakes water. For this reasons, the governors and premiers of the Great Lakes states and provinces signed the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact 10 years ago to protect the lakes from large-scale diversions of water while also promoting wise water use throughout the region.

Now the Great Lakes Compact is facing its first big test. The city of Waukesha, Wisconsin, located 17 miles west of Lake Michigan and just outside the Great Lakes Basin, wants to divert Lake Michigan water over the watershed border into the Mississippi River Basin. The compact was created for scenarios just like this, but what happens next will set a precedent for all future requests for Great Lakes water, so it’s critical to get it right. Representatives of the governors of all eight Great Lake states and the premiers of Quebec and

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Ontario will convene in April to discuss Waukesha’s request and recommend whether the governors should approve or deny it. Notably, it takes just one governor to veto the request, meaning each of the Great Lakes states has a voice in this momentous decision.

A provision in the compact makes Waukesha eligible to apply to divert Great Lakes water because it lies within a county that straddles the border of the Great Lakes Basin. Still, the city’s application seems to fall short of the compact’s strict and protective requirements. The Alliance and other Great

Lakes policy groups oppose the request because Waukesha fails to demonstrate that it needs to divert Great Lakes water and has no other alternative.

In essence, to be eligible for a diversion under the compact, it must be a community’s last resort. Independent analyses show Waukesha can meet its water needs and save upwards of $150 million by relying on existing water supplies, removing towns from the application that do not need water and following its own water conservation plans.

The Compact was put into place because the Great Lakes are unique and precious ancient reservoirs of glacial melt, a one-time, irreplaceable gift more than 10,000 years ago from Mother Nature. Experts have long warned that the greatest threat to these lakes would not be a single large request for water, but many little ones: “Death by 1,000 straws.” The Waukesha request may be that first straw, and the outcome will set the stage for all future requests for Great Lakes water. Area residents are already weighing in by writing their governors, attending meetings, posting online comments and even participating in a recent telephone town hall.

Jennifer Caddick is engagement director of the Alliance for the Great Lakes, based in Chicago. For more information, call 312-939-0838 or visit GreatLakes.org.

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olly Flanagan, vice president for policy for the Alliance for the Great Lakes, says it is vital that people with a stake in the Great Lakes, which amounts to some 40 million in this region that rely on the lakes for drinking water, to get involved. “We encourage a robust public participation process that allows people across the Great Lakes to have their voices heard,” says Flanagan. She says that states and provinces must also take their role very seriously in evaluating whether or not this application meets the strict standards in the compact in protecting the Great Lakes.

There are many opportunities to learn more and lend a voice to the debate, and everyone is encouraged to contact their lawmakers.

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In the past four sessions, the Illinois legislature has sponsored bills that would challenge our rights to defend our water or force ratepayers to foot the bill for risky acquisitions.

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old, so we find them a second career,” says Nancy Koch, executive director of CANTER USA. The nonprofit’s 13 U.S. affiliates work with 20 racetracks across the country. “I can’t emphasize enough the importance of volunteers. No one here receives a salary.” Collectively, they have placed more than 23,000 horses nationally since 1997.

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by Sandra Murphy

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n estimated 9 million horses in the U.S. are used for racing, show, informal competitions, breeding, recreation, work and other activities. Many need a new home when they start to slow down physically or when an owner’s finances become tight. Horses need space to run, require hoof care and when injured or ill, may require costly procedures.

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“We foster 50 horses right now,” says Jennifer Taylor Williams, Ph.D., president of the Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society, in College Station, Texas, which has placed about 800 horses in the last decade. “We could have 10 times that many if we had more foster homes and space. There’s often a waiting list. We help law enforcement, animal control, and shelters with horses found through neglect or abuse cases.”

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pounds to reach the appropriate weight for her age and size, she illustrates the benefits of the facility’s status as one of the country’s leaders in providing equine rescue and rehabilitation.

The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racers (CANTER USA) serves as an online matchmaker for racing horses. Volunteers take photos at tracks, obtain the horse’s bio from the owner or trainer and post them to attract potential new owners. Along with the healthy horses, the 3,000 ill or injured horses cared for by the alliance have been retrained, rehabbed and re-homed to participate in polo, show jumping, cart pulling and rodeos.

“Race horses are intelligent, used to exercise and retire as early as 2 years

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management calculates the appropriate management level (AML) for the number of wild horses. Excess numbers are captured and offered for adoption or sale. In December 2015, 47,000 horses were waiting in holding facilities at an annual cost of $49 million. The AML projects removal of an additional 31,000 horses from Western lands. As an example, although local wild species predate the park’s existence, horses in Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park are labeled “trespass livestock”, and subject to removal.

Return to Freedom, a nonprofit wild horse rescue in Lompoc, California, recognizes the tightly bonded nature of these herd groups. Its American Wild Horse Sanctuary is the first to focus on entire family bands, providing a safe haven for about 200 horses and burros.

The Wild Horse Rescue Center,

Horses Count Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 844,531 Showing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,718,954 Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,906,923 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,752,439 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,222,847 Note: “Other” activities include farm and ranch work, rodeos, carriage tours, polo, police work and informal competitions.

Source: The Equestrian Channel; U.S. stats

The average lifespan of a horse is 30 years. It should have two acres of land for grazing. The minimum annual cost for basic food and veterinarian services is $2,000, not including equipment and boarding, which can be more expensive in urban areas and in or near racing meccas like Kentucky or Florida. Rescues budget $300 a month per horse.

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in Mims, Florida, rescues, rehabilitates and finds homes for mustangs and burros, usually housing 30 horses at a time. With many needing medical care upon arrival, expenditures average $3,000 their first year and $1,700 annually once they’re healthy.

Although the goal is adoption, equine fans also can sponsor a horse by donating $5 a day or purchasing a painting done by a horse. The center also provides public educational forums.

Sponsored by the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), April 26 is Help a Horse Day, a nationwide grant competition. Last year, some 100 U.S. equine rescue groups held events to recruit volunteers, gather donated supplies and find homes for adoptable horses (Tinyurl.com/ASPCA-HelpAHorseDay).

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Although a U.S. law now bans slaughterhouses for domestic horses, each year 120,000 are sold at auction for as little as $1 each and transported to Canada and Mexico for slaughter, their meat destined for human consumption in Europe and Japan or for carnivores at zoos. Horses can legally be confined to a trailer for up to 24 hours without food or water during shipment.

Two-thirds of all horse rescue operations are either at or approaching capacity. Almost 40 percent turn away animals because of lack of space or money. Many horses are ill, underweight or injured, which raises the cost of care.

“We need foster homes and volunteers. We need the time and skills people can donate; not everything is handson, so those that like horses but don’t have handling skills can still help,” says Williams. “Bluebonnet, for example, has many volunteer jobs that can be done remotely. Office work, social media to spread the word, gathering donations—everything helps.”

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A GREENER SHADE OF YOUTH New Generations Put Earth First

by Randy Kambic

Every generation gets a chance to change the world. ~Paul David Hewson (Bono)

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aby boomers inspired in their youth by Earth Day are now supporting a new generation’s enthusiasm for sustainability through educational and employment opportunities. A 2015 Nature Conservancy survey of 602 teens from 13 to 18 years old revealed that roughly 76 percent strongly believe that issues like climate change can be solved if action is taken now; they also hold that safeguarding important lands and waters should be a priority, regardless of ancillary benefits or the economy.

This represents an increase in awareness since a 2010 Yale University Project on Climate Change Communication survey of 517 youths 13 to 17 years old showed that just 54 percent believed global warming was even happening.

Launched as Teens for Safe Cosmetics in 2005 and renamed Teens Turning Green two years later, today’s expanded Turning Green (TG) nonprofit of Marin County, California, also informs and inspires college and graduate students to live and advocate for an eco-lifestyle (TurningGreen.org).

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TG’s first 30-day Project Green Challenge (PGC) in 2011 involved 2,600 students nationwide and internationally; last fall’s annual edition drew 4,000 students. “We’ve seen tremendous increases in sustainability offices and curriculums at universities nationwide,” notes Judi Shils, founder and executive director. “They have set an intention.”

Reilly Reynolds, a senior at Ohio Wesleyan University, hopes to take up urban farming and eventually own a farm-to-table organic restaurant. The PGC finalist and TG student advisory board member says, “I strive to lead an environmentally friendly and socially responsible life, but there is always room for improvement.”

Another PGC 2015 finalist, Matt Gal, a senior at the University of Arkansas, also aspires to be an organic farmer.

He wants “to grow and give away as much fresh and organic food as possible to people who need it most.”

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dents. It also operates a Conscience College Road Tour, leadership program, and organic non-GMO school lunch programs in Marin County and Sausalito schools via its Conscious Kitchen and Eco Top Chef programs.

Milwaukee’s 13th annual Sustainability Summit and Exposition (SustainabilitySummit.us), from April 13 to 15, will admit local students for free. “We’ll address trends and potential careers in energy engineering, environmental health and water quality technology, sustainability and renewable energy,” says Summit Chair George Stone, a Milwaukee Area Technical College natural sciences instructor.

Bradley Blaeser, founder and coowner of The Green Team of Wisconsin, Inc., which provides eco-friendly landscaping and gardening services, helped start the Sustainable Enterprise Association of Milwaukee. As a social worker at the nonprofit Neighborhood House of Milwaukee in the late 90s, he helped young people in schools and community centers learn how to build their own aquaponics system, plus other gardening skills.

“We hit the marks as far as science guidelines,” he recalls. “Kids would see the entire seed-to-harvest cycle through after-school and summer camps. Teachers also embraced nature a little more and saw how they could infuse it in curriculums.” He notes that two young men that subsequently graduated from local colleges currently work for Neighborhood House and Growing Power.

More recently, he’s worked with two local organizations, Next Door Foundation and Operation Dream, to teach youngsters agricultural skills and find recruits for related job training internships and employment. Green Team landscape technician Darius Smith, 25, of Milwaukee, will become a crew leader this spring. “You get a good feeling installing plants,” he says.

“We’re a team, working in sync.”

For the 13th year, the Agricultural Fair Association of New Jersey (njagfairs. com) has selected a youth ambassador—Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak, 16, of

Millstone Township, near Princeton—to visit 2016 fairs to promote agri-tourism and encourage youngsters to pursue agricultural careers.

“It’s important for kids to know where food comes from,” says Carmeli-Peslak, who is also in her second year as a local 4-H Club health and fitnessambassador, visiting Monmouth County libraries to speak on healthy eating and exercise. She’s training selected peers to speak in other counties; the club’s latest Look to You award recognizes her mentoring prowess.

She says, “I want to be a large animal vet and own a farm.”

“Young people are becoming well informed about environmental issues by traditional and social media,” observes Shils. “There’s exponential growth in their taking a stand and becoming more active.”

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other Earth’s gentle hand is the secure cushion that warms us on long nights and sings comforting messages through endless days, protecting us even when things seem amiss. Take in her lovely presence. Embrace her consistent wisdom. Know that her dreams are ours and ours hers, connected by timely, comforting songs.

It’s time to step away from the manicured lawns, concrete walks and well-planned gardens. An open door beckons us to the sparkling air out there to listen to the grasses breathe and murmur. Prairie grasses roll on and on through curvaceous hills and flat-edged fields, undeterred by human attempts to control their rippling arpeggios. We are asked to just listen. Be alone with the music of the grasses and be in harmony with the hum of the universe.

Mother Earth’s apron is laden with flowers; simple, ever-present reminders that we are loved. She tempts us to take some time off, shed our shoes and settle into the lyrical realms of her strong body.

The trees reach to the depths of the earth, deep into the mystery of lavender waters, and simultaneously throw their arms to the heavens, connecting all things living. The wind hears the prevailing songs that weave in and out of these lovely courtiers of the forest. In listening to their unerring stories, we let their siren songs sigh into our soul.

It’s time to play in Earth’s garden and see her for who she is—today. Don’t hesitate. Go, play, linger, breathe and be one with the present moment.

Adapted from Just Imagine Trees, a coloring book for all ages,

by Susan Andra Lion.

Chicago www.NAChicago.com

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

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Call Ahead Earth Month

FRIDAY, APRIL 1 What’s a Chakra Anyway – 7-9pm. The word chakra translates to disk or wheel. Do we have wheels in our body? Indeed we do, hundreds of them. Join us to learn about the 7 major chakras. We’ll discuss: colors, tones, primary function, related organs, divine purpose and more. $25. Lovelight Healing Center, 408 Center St, Grayslake. For more details, Sandee: 847-721-1998. 847-350-7000. Lovelighthc.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Sauganash Small Business and Eco Fair – 9am3pm. Looking for the perfect gift for yourself, Mom, Dad or grads? Shop local, among 30+ vendors for an array of items and services: jewelry, health and fitness, all-natural health and beauty, wholesome pet food, photography services, home energy efficiency expertise, and much more. Purchase raffle tickets to win dozens of prizes. Bring your old bike to donate to charity (Working Bikes) and/or your favorite bike and helmet for safety and maintenance checks. Sauganash Elementary School, 6040 N Kilpatrick, Chicago. sauganashpta.org.

Time with Your Guides – 10am. Instructor: Lisa DeMars, Intuitive Reader, Constellation Facilitator.

Use your natural clairsentience (clear knowing) to tap into and better understand your existing guides and how to benefit the most from the services they offer. Instructor available after class for private chakra balancing & intuitive sessions. $20. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. Registration required: 815-307-1180. For more offerings: EnlightenedBalance.com.

The Angelic Kingdom Workshop – 10am-5pm.

With William Meader. Sometimes called “deva,” these agents of God facilitate human evolution, using the language of symbol, color and sound. The presentation defines the role angelic life plays in assisting the Masters in their work of human redemption, the difference between Solar and Lunar Angels, and the spiritual role of Guardian Angels and the Angel of Death. $75, $65/A.R.E. members. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines.

To register: 847-299-6535.

The Art of Relaxation – 11am-3:30pm. This workshop will help you experience deeper enjoyment in everything you do by learning to produce a stable experience of calm and peace in your heart. Feel refreshed and empowered all day long, no matter how busy things get. Everyone welcome; no prior experience necessary. $35 includes vegetarian lunch.

Vajrayana Kadampa Buddhist Center, 2010 W Pierce St, Wicker Park, Chicago. MeditateInChicago.org.

Half Hour to Health – 12:30pm. Also Apr 30. Join licensed chiropractor and energetic wellness expert, Dr. Nick Kuennen, and get tips and tools for achieving a higher level of health and wellness. Topics include: Lifestyle vs. Genetics, Habit vs. Luck, and the health benefits of Network Spinal Analysis. Free. The Wellness Source, 1245 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 202B, Glenview. RSVP; space limited: 224-413-3500.

TWSChiro.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 3 Esoteric Astrology Private Consultations – Apr 3 & 4. With William Meader. Called the Astrology of the Soul, this form of reading reveals the soul’s purpose, how the personality (ego) tends to inhibit the soul and the means to overcome such tendencies.

Readings are 1 hr and include a recording. Natal, Solar Return and Transits/Progressions offered. $150.

The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. For an appt: 847-299-6535.

Gong Bath – 1-2:15pm. During the gong meditation emotional transformation is produced as it reduces tension, releases blocks, and stimulates circulation.

The gong meditation clears the nerve endings and regenerates the parasympathetic system which is ruled by sound and sends relax messages to all the organs. $20/pre-registration, $25/at door. Yin Yang Pilates, 111 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich. 847-719-1800.

YinYangPilates.com.

Melt: A Simple Way to Help You Get Out of and Stay Out of Chronic Pain – 1-2:15pm. Learn how to use soft body rollers, small Melt hand and foot balls. Melt will help relieve aches and pains brought on by stuck stress. Helps to reduce inflammation, east chronic neck/back pain and improve alignment. $25. re:fit, 901 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. Space limited; RSVP: 847-657-0881. ReFitInc.com.

Women’s Networking Group – 11:30am-1pm.

1st Wed. Offered through the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce. Buy own lunch.

Location varies around Hoffman Estates.

Dr.Kristen@TheBalanceDoc.com. HEChamber.com.

Go Green Highland Park Meeting – 12:151:30pm. 1st Wed. All are welcome to attend.

If you would like to be involved but are unable to attend, email us. Madame ZuZu’s, 582 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park. More info: GoGreenHP2014@gmail.com. GoGreenHP.org.

Prosperity – 7pm. With Master Co. Love donations.

Unity in Chicago, 1925 W Thome Ave, Chicago.

773-973-0007. MasterStephenCo.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7 NLP Certification Training – 11:30am-8pm. Awaken your inner power. Rewire negative programming, feelings, habits into greater capabilities. Heighten creativity, problem-solving abilities. Advance interpersonal communications. Master body language to be more persuasive. Deepen change making it longer-lasting, faster plus more effective. 9 intensive days. Register today and save $400. $2,890.

Level, 318 W Adams, Chicago. 312-881-8922.

NLPNitro.com. ResolutionChicago.com.

Loribeth Cohen Guest Therapist at Partners in Wellness – 12-5pm. Schedule a 1-hr hands-on session of Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT) with Loribeth Cohen, PT, IMTC, AWP and owner of re:fit. IMT is a unique approach of hands-on bodywork that addresses pain and dysfunction with light touch. Session begins with “mapping” to find the root source of the discomfort. The treatment follows combining hands-on energy work with myofascial release, craniosacral techniques and other therapeutic modalities. $140/hr. Partners in Wellness, 1967 N Dayton St, Chicago. To schedule, re:fit: 847-657-0881. ReFitInc.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 5

The Magic of Crystals – 5:30pm. Instructor: Kim Grannemann, Intuitive, Artist, Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa Owner. Learn about the magical energy of crystals. Explore their spiritual attributes, wellness lore, and chakra applications for self-healing and empowerment. Extensive crystal collection available for purchase at a 10% discount for attendees. $20. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. Registration required: 815-307-1180. For more offerings: EnlightenedBalance.com.

Recycling Presentation – 7:30-8:30pm. Josh Connell of Lakeshore Recycling Systems will talk about what should and shouldn’t go into those new bins (and why), where recycled materials are taken, and how they are sorted and processed for re-use. Bring your questions. Glencoe Public Library, Hammond Room, 320 Park Ave, Glencoe. GoGreenHP.org.

Homeopathy for the Home – 5:30-6:30pm. Homeopathy seeks to restore balance in the body by stimulating the body’s natural defenses. Learn how you can use homeopathy to safely and effectively treat yourself and your family at home. Free. Raby Institute, 500 N Michigan Ave, Ste 2100, Chicago.

312-276-1212. RabyIntegrativeMedicine.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 4 Healthy Body & Sharp Mind: SuperBrain Yoga & Pranic Healing – 7pm. With Master Co. Love donations. Unity in Naperville, 1600 Shore Rd, Naperville. 630-499-9968. MasterStephenCo.com.

We do not remember days, we remember moments. ~Cesare Pavese 54

Beginning Zen Shiatsu – Thursdays, Apr 6-June 8. 11am-2pm or 7-10pm. Learn to give a basic 1-hr shiatsu treatment that you can share with friends and family. Course is stand-alone offering; also the first 30 hrs of our complete shiatsu certification programs. $450 plus books. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130.

ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Chicago www.NAChicago.com

Your Hands Can Heal You – 7pm. With Master Co. Love donations. Westchester Community Church, 1840 Westchester Blvd, Westchester. 773-507-5583.

MasterStephenCo.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

SUNDAY, APRIL 10

Hanamatsuri Buddha Day (Buddhism)

Start of Nat’l Library week

Releasing Emotional & Physical Chronic Pains – 6-8pm. EFT works to release PTSD, anxiety, digestive issues, back, hip, shoulder and knee pains.

Experience “EFT With A Guarantee™.” 2 CEs for massage therapists. Free. SoderWorld Wellness Academy, 9500 S Rte 83, Willow Brook. Tom Masbaum: 708-955-3634. EFT-Tom.com.

The Bhakti Caravan – A kirtan band with a local ensemble of yogis and devotional musicians. Kirtan is a form of joyful music and chanting meditation.

Infinity Foundation, 1282 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. More info, Radha Ellen Katz: EllenKatz@ me.com. Facebook: The Bhakti Caravan Kirtan Band. InfinityFoundation.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

The Goddess Within – 10am. Instructor: Deah Cooney, Shamanic Practitioner/Tarot Card Intuitive.

What ancient goddess are you drawn to? Use your goddess connection for problem solving and deep inner knowing. Receive tips on clothing styles and accessories to accentuate your special “Goddess Within.”

Instructor available after class for private shamanic or tarot card readings. $25. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. Registration required: 815-307-1180.

For more offerings: EnlightenedBalance.com.

Psychic “You” Class – 10am. Also Apr 14, 5:30pm.

Instructor: Rebecca Brown, Channeled Medium/ Oracle Card Intuitive. The best way to improve your intuitive skills is to practice with other people.

In this intensive class we read from photo images.

Learn fast by “seeing” other people “see.” Instructor available after class for private mediumship and oracle card readings. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. Registration required: 815-307-1180.

For more offerings: EnlightenedBalance.com.

Clear Your Blocks to Spirit Guide Communication & Journeys to “Other Side”/Past Lives – 10am1pm. Susan Wisehart is a past life & between lives hypnotherapist/psychotherapist and contributing author to Dr. Michael Newton’s book, Memories of the Afterlife. She will discuss Newton’s regression hypnosis research that mapped the spirit world based on over 6,000 people who remembered the afterlife before incarnating again. Workshop includes group guided journeys to contact your past lives, spirit guides and loved ones who have crossed over. Also identify and clear blocks to communicating with them. $75, $65/10 days advance. Infinity Foundation, 1282 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. For more info or to schedule a private session: 847-438-7878 or SusanWisehart.com.

Psychic Holistic Fair – 11am-6pm. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa offers monthly Psychic Holistic Fairs on the 2nd full weekend each month. The majority of our practitioners have been featured on TV, radio, podcasts, magazines and books. Each day of the event has many options and each day the options are different. Our Retail Boutique is open during the event and we also have different Artist Trunk Shows out front each day. First come, first served. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. 815-307-1180. For more offerings: EnlightenedBalance.com.

Chicago IANDS – 2-5pm. Support/study/resource forum for near-death, out-of-body, and spiritual experiences, losses. Guest Speaker: Julie Payne.

Healing with advanced radionics devices; how does it work? She is a stunning healer and will give a demonstration with the CoRe (Co-Resonance) machine. Don’t miss it. $20 suggested donation.

Evanston Hospital, Frank Auditorium, 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston. 847-251-5758. ChicagoIANDS.org.

4th Annual Farmer Talent Show – 3-6pm. Come see how Band of Farmers got its name. Like you, farmers have been cooped up all winter and are ready to put on a show with music, poetry, interpretive dance, and the popular farmers’ fashion show. All ages welcome. $15. The Hideout, 1354 W Waubansia, Chicago. 708-370-8017. BandOfFarmers.org.

Psychic Holistic Fair – 11am-4pm. See Apr 9 listing. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. 815-307-1180. For more offerings: EnlightenedBalance.com.

Spring Wellness Fair – 11am-4pm. Spring your awareness and health. Healing and reading sessions.

Chromotherapy (crystal light healing), aura reading, angel/taro card, emotional code, akashic records, life directional readings, astrology, numerology, reiki, acupressure/acupuncture and more. $20/15min session or 3 for $50. SunGates Center, 395 E Dundee Rd, Ste 500, Wheeling. 847-345-0988.

SunGatesCenter.com.

Mastery of Inner Wealth & Power – 1:30pm. A seminar introducing practices that transform your experience of abundance. Dawna Gutzmann, MD & Associates, 5225 Old Orchard Rd, Ste 36, Skokie.

Register: HBLDGutzmannMD.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 11 See NAChicagoNorth.com for latest calendar updates!

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 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.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 Building Your Essential Oil Tool Kit – 5:306:30pm. Essential oils can cross the blood-brain barrier and reach the limbic system in the brain within seconds. Learn to balance and anchor your emotions and the mood in your home using an assortment of essential oils tailored to you. Free. Raby Institute, 500 N Michigan Ave, Ste 2100, Chicago. 312-276-1212.

RabyIntegrativeMedicine.com.

Either you run the day or the day runs you. ~Jim Rohn

Foundations in Unity: Exploratory and Experiential Class – 6:15-9pm. 6-wk class explores the foundational principles of Unity teachings while also engaging you in meaningful spiritual discussion.

Some topics we’ll explore include: The Nature of God, The Nature of Humankind, The Nature of our Mind, Who Was Jesus?, Prosperity Consciousness, and Living a Spiritual Life. Suggested love offering: $10-$15/class. Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, Deerfield. 847-337-3866. Register by paying 20 materials: AbundantLifeUnity.org.

UFOs, Crop Circles, St. Malachy Prophecy – 6:30-8:30pm. The Catholic Saint, St. Malachy’s prophecy that this is the Last Pope, Jesus, Maitreya, Save our Planet. Feed the poor across the world to help stop wars. Hear how these are all related. Prophesy of the “Day of Declaration”. Free literature.

Interesting discussion. Free. Garrett Wellness, 3020 N Kimball, Chicago. 708-955-3634. EFT-Tom.com.

Neurofasical Processing – 7-8pm. Presented by Mimi Abrams, PT. Learn how to use NFP to help with headaches or acute sprains. Information on how NFP can help with common emotional holdings such as anxiety, fear and anger. Free. re:fit, 901 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. RSVP: 847-657-0881. ReFitInc.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 Yoga – 5-6:30pm. Help improve balance, strength and relaxation through physical activity. Classes emphasize the individual as a whole, enabling students to integrate the health benefits of yoga into their daily life. $15 suggested donation. Raby Institute, 500 N Michigan Ave, Ste 2100, Chicago. 312-276-1212.

RabyIntegrativeMedicine.com.

Psychic “You” Class – 5:30pm. See Apr 9 listing.

Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. Registration required: 815-307-1180. For more offerings: EnlightenedBalance.com.

Meditation Healing Circle – 7pm. Katherine Trinity guides us into meditation, inviting us to withdraw our attention from the outer world while slowly dropping deeply into the still, silent, peaceful place within. She will raise our vibration and connect us to a higher state of consciousness. $20. The Wellness Source, 1245 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 202B, Glenview. Reservations required; space limited: 224-413-3500. TWSChiro.com.

How to Change Minds about Our Changing Climate – 7-8:30pm. Our planet’s future is in our hands and the time to change minds is now. The sooner we can agree, once and for all, that climate change is a significant threat to our well-being, the sooner we can start to do something about it. Come hear scientists and authors Doug Sisterson and Seth Darling make the strongest explanations science has to offer. $15. The Well Spirituality Center, 1515 W Ogden Ave, LaGrange Park. 708-482-5048. csjthewell.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Day of Silence in solidarity with LGBTQ youth AMTA Annual Meeting and Conference – Apr 15-17. Includes continuing education courses, networking opportunities, breakfasts, lunches, morning yoga classes, vendor exhibits, a keynote address by Katie Gregg, special industry-relevant and chapter-specific presentations and a reception on Saturday evening with hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. Sheraton Lisle Hotel, 3000 Warrenville Rd, Lisle. To register: RegOnline. com/amtail2016conference.

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Miraculous Gift of Self-Love – 1-4:30pm. See website Events & Workshops for description. $55. Lovelight Healing Center, 408 Center St, Grayslake. 847-350-7000. Lovelighthc.com.

Community Acupuncture – 4-8pm. By appt. Enjoy a warm and peaceful setting in our studio to receive this ancient healing modality provided by Maureen, Licensed Acupuncturist. If you are interested in trying acupuncture, but you aren’t sure of the process, community acupuncture is a great way to get a full appointment without the full cost. $30. Lovelight Healing Center, 408 Center St, Grayslake. For appt, Maureen: 847-707-2231. Lovelighthc.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Village of Northbrook Earth Festival – 8:30am12pm; 9am, expo. Over 50 exhibitors present information on environmentally friendly products and ideas. In addition to the expo, there will be food, live entertainment, pony rides, and children’s activities including Go Green Northbrook’s Earth & Arbor Day Children’s Fair. Also includes ceremonial tree planting, 11am and recycling drop off.

Village Green Park, corner of Shermer & Meadow, Northbrook. For more info or to volunteer for the clean-up: 847-664-4010.

Make Me One With Everything – 9am-4pm. Join Lama Surya Das, bestselling author and one of the most respected Buddhist teachers in the West, at a day-long workshop sponsored by Infinity Foundation. Experience an integration of traditional and original inter-meditation practices. Lunch is included with the registration fee. CEUs available. $110, $100/10 days advance. Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Ave W, Highland Park. 847-831-8828.

InfinityFoundation.org.

Creating Abundance with Feng Shui – 1011:30am. Learn easy tips on earning and exchanging money peacefully using feng shui principles. $33 thru Apr 16; Groups of 3 or more $21 each. RSVP: 630-710-5729 or sgosmidelcpc@hotmail.com.

North Shore Veg Fest – 11am-2pm. Features cooking demos, educational exhibits, health and fitness exhibits, plant-based food, demos for children.

Featured main speaker, Dr. Terry Mason, COO of Cook County Health. $5/adult advance, $7/at door, free/age 12 & under. National Louis University, Forum Room, 5202 Old Orchard Rd, Skokie.

NorthShoreVegFest.eventbrite.com.

The Chicago Artisan Chocolate Festival, Artisanal Foods & Charity Wine Tasting – Apr 16 & 17. 11am-7pm, Sat; 11am-6pm, Sun. The world of Artisan Chocolate and Artisanal Foods is as complex as it is delicious. Featuring the finest in artisan chocolate, artisanal foods and wine, with demonstrations and more. $37.92/advance, $55/at door. Stephen M. Bailey Auditorium at Plumber’s Hall, 1340 W Randolph St, Chicago. 310-358-9097.

FineArtisanEvents.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Finding Vocational Direction: The 10th House & More – 1-4pm. Learn how to find career/vocational happiness through astrology. By examining the houses of substance, their elements, qualities, rulers’ house placements and aspects, understand how to arrive at an ideal vocational choice and why some of us are perfect for something while others of us are not. $55; $45 early registration by Apr 10. Life Force Arts Center, 1609 W Belmont Ave, Chicago. 773-327-7224.

Info@LifeForceArts.org. AstrologicalDetails.com.

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MONDAY, APRIL 18 Eliminate Your Allergies Naturally – 6-8pm.

Do you or someone you know have allergies? Do you have an autoimmune disease? NAET Allergy Elimination is not just for your itchy eyes and runny nose. Come join us for a mini-informational lecture on the ways that NAET can change your life by rebooting the body so it no longer views a sensitivity as a sensitivity. Free. Equilibrium Energy + Education, Dearborn Station, 47 W Polk (at Dearborn), Ste M-5, Chicago. RSVP: CalandraAcupuncture.com.

Spiritual Psychology: The Inner Prompting for Change Workshop – 7pm. With Licensed Unity Teacher and spiritual counselor, Lynn Barrette, LCSW. We are more than our psychology, which is simply a reflection of our spiritual nature that is trying to help us grow and change. Explore this inseparable dynamic, and how to manage growth and change within this bio-psycho-spiritual process. Free-will offering. Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-297-0997.

UnityNorthwest.org.

Extended Gong Bath – 7-9pm. Experience a dynamic gong bath with sacred and sound overtones and harmonics that touch the realms where emotional balance, cellular healing, and spiritual awareness expand. Bring a mat or blanket and pillow to lie on. $40, $30/10 days advance. Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828. InfinityFoundation.org.

Just Eat It Movie Showing – 8pm. Part of the Environmental Film Series. Free. Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave, Highland Park.

GoGreenHP.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19 Malcolm Smith, International Healer – Apr 1921. By appt. For over 35 years, Malcolm has relieved pain, restored sight and hearing, cured “incurable” diseases including cancer. The list of problems presented to Malcolm includes virtually every physical, emotional, mental and spiritual condition. Some remote sessions are available. $90/30-min session.

The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. To schedule: 847-299-6535.

Essentials of CranioSacral Therapy – Apr 19 & 26. 9am-4pm. Course is a practical introduction and overview to the theory and practice of craniosacral therapy. As a distinct modality focused on finding and releasing restrictions in the craniosacral system (the environment surrounding the brain and spinal cord) this manual therapy can positively affect every aspect of the body. Learn essential ways to evaluate and treat the craniosacral system using gentle, yet powerful techniques. $240. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130.

ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Lunchtime Meditation – 12-1pm. It’s easy to forget to connect to ourselves and take muchneeded breaks to quiet our minds. Use this time to breathe deeply and re-connect with the inner calm that sustains us. Free. Raby Institute, 500 N Michigan Ave, Ste 2100, Chicago. 312-276-1212.

RabyIntegrativeMedicine.com.

Chicago www.NAChicago.com

Flycatchers of Illinois and Their Identification – 7pm. If you’re confused about flycatcher identification, here’s help. Well-known local birder Geoff Williamson will tell us what to look for, and what to listen to, when trying to put names to the resident and migrant flycatchers of Illinois. He will group the various species systematically, discuss both easy and hard ID problems, and address special challenges posed by rarities. Free. Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Rd, Highland Park. For more info & complete schedule, Rena Cohen: 847-831-0331.

LakeCookAudubon.org.

Homeopathy for Kids – 7-8pm. Choosing medicine for your children is not an easy task. The good news is there is a natural alternative for difficult ailments they suffer from. Olga Saletsky is a studied classical homeopath that will discuss the history of homeopathy, what a homeopathic appointment looks like, different treatment options and real life cases. Topics: asthma, eczema, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, and more.

Free. Center for Holistic Medicine, 240 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods/Deerfield. RSVP: 847-236-1701.

Holistic-Medicine.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Ravin begins (Bahai’i) Do You Know Someone with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s? – 5:30-6pm, dinner & registration; 6-7pm, presentation. Join us to learn how to help improve their life and yours. Presented by Senior Helpers. Sponsored by Northbrook Inn Memory Care Community. Our Lady of the Brook, 3700 Dundee Rd, Northbrook. RSVP: 224-501-6716.

Spring Detox Launch Party – 5:30-6:30pm. Kick off our Spring Detox with a party. Discover what you can expect of the four-week program, and hear from integrative medicine specialists and wellness experts from Owen + Alchemy and The Roof Crop. Free.

Raby Institute, 500 N Michigan Ave, Ste 2100, Chicago. 312-276-1212. RabyIntegrativeMedicine.com.

savethedate The Adoption Process from A to Z – 7-9:15pm.

Attorney Sally Wildman explores fundamentals of adopting a child and basic legal steps of this process.

Highlights include different types of adoption, resources for initiating a search for an available child, and today’s trend of “openness.” Program open to public; preregistration necessary. $25/ family. Community High School District 128, Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lake View Pkwy, Vernon Hills. Registration closes Apr 18; Course #090059, Class ID 5210 under “Special Interest” in the catalogue: 847-247-4576 or ComEd128.org.

Mother, Maiden, Crone: Women’s Discussion Group – 7:15-9pm. Join us to share wisdom, life and love. The world is always a better place when women get together. Bring a friend or two with you.

Donation. Lovelight Healing Center, 408 Center St, Grayslake. For more details, Sandra: 847-721-1998.

Lovelighthc.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 Hypnosis Certification Training – Apr 21-23.

11:45am-8pm. Hypnosis remains the most powerful means of affecting personal development. Learn to induce trance in others plus self-hypnosis. Create suggestions for positive change. Profoundly useful in stopping fear, anxiety, bad habits. Speed healing.

Register early & save $200. $795. Fairfield Inn & Suites, 316 E Ontario, Chicago. 312-881-8922.

ILove-Hypnosis.com.

Enlightened Balance Community Meetup – 5-7pm. Friendly community time; sharing ideas in a casual talking circle, spontaneous activities and generally getting to know one another in the beautiful ambience of Enlightened Balance. Retail shopping and private sessions available. Donations appreciated. RSVP preferred; drop-ins welcome. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. 815-307-1180.

For more offerings: EnlightenedBalance.com.

EFT For Weight Loss – 6-10pm. Learn a life-long weight management tool. Expect relief. Experience and learn the basics of “EFT With A Guarantee™” for total better health. 4 CEs for MT, LCSW, LCPC, ETC. $125, RUAH Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. Tom Masbaum: 708-955-3634. EFT-Tom.com.

Shematrix Open Women’s Circle: An Introduction to The Gift, A Woman’s Rite to HerSelf – 7-9:30pm.

You are invited to sit in an open circle with other women in a deep, sacred, safe and heartfelt way.

Come experience a space that can awaken your deepest knowing, innate wisdom, and feminine essence and trust in your Self. Please arrive on time as late arrivals are disruptive. Free. Flowering Heart Center, 4440 Lee Ave, Downers Grove. 630-222-9615.

Marcy.Walsh@gmail.com. Shematrix.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Earth Day Feng Shui Professional Certification One – Apr 22-24. 9:30am-4:30pm. The first class in a 77-hr program that provides the knowledge and guidance to become a feng shui professional. Learn about best placement for chi flow, 5 elements, color, bagua, and on-site consultation, plus much more. $738. Oak Brook. RSVP required: LauriePawli@gmail.com or TheFengShuiSchoolOfChicago.com.

Feng Shui In A Day – 9:30am-5pm. Learn the basics of feng shui based on the front door of your home, and the proper placement of the bagua on your personal floor plan. Join this informative and eye opening experience with tips that you can implement immediately. $108. Oak Brook. RSVP required: LauriePawli@ gmail.com or TheFengShuiSchoolOfChicago.com.

Earth Day Party – 12-5pm. Meditate for world peace on Earth Day at 12, 2, & 4pm for 10-15 mins.

View Columbia College Chicago film students’ short film on intentionality and finding your place in the world. Snack on eco-friendly goodies and get a peek at Made As Intended’s conscious apparel. Free. Haus at Columbia College Chicago, 623 S Wabash Ave, Chicago. 616-928-5363. MadeAsIntended.com.

Releasing Emotional & Physical Chronic Pains – 6-8pm. EFT works to release PTSD, anxiety, digestive issues, back, hip, shoulder and knee pains.

Experience “EFT With A Guarantee™.” 2 CEs for massage therapists. Free. SoderWorld Wellness Academy, 9500 S Rte 83, Willow Brook. Tom Masbaum: 708-955-3634. EFT-Tom.com.

NRDC Earth Day Concert – 6-10pm. Celebrating Pollinators. Featuring live music by Wild Belle; a DJ set from WeTheory; food by Jason Hammel; cocktails by Paul McGee; wines by Andrew Algren, and beer from Lagunitas. Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago. nrdc.org.

Introduction and Secret of the Adepts Workshop – Apr 22 & 23. 7-9pm, Fri; 10am-5pm, Sat. With James Phillips. Experience a mystical, joyous rebirth based on the ancient wisdom of Sacred Egyptian teachings.

Learn to cleanse your mind and body of negative

thoughts, rejuvenate your personal source of loving energy, be more grounded and present in the now, and glimpse the timelessness between Heaven and Earth, journeying into higher planes of consciousness. $10/ Fri evening intro; $69/early bird discount for workshop, $90/at door. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. To register: 847-299-6535.

Free Shiatsu Intro – 7-9:30pm. 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.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Passover (Judaism) The Path and Practice of Evolutionary Christian Mysticism – 9am-3:30pm. In this day-long experiential workshop learn what is Evolutionary Christian Mysticism and its core practices. Poetry, group exercises, and conscious conversation are part of the curriculum. Facilitator Bruce Sanquin, of Vancouver B.C., is the author of six books including his latest title, The Way of the Wind: The Path and Practice of Evolutionary Christian Mysticism. $75 including lunch. The Well Spirituality Center, 1515 W Ogden Ave, LaGrange Park. 708-482-5048. csjthewell.org.

Awakening the Heart: Introduction To Meditation – 11am-1pm. Meditation enriches our life, improves our relationships and helps us cultivate and maintain a peaceful mind. Learn simple meditation techniques that will allow you to awaken your heart and enjoy a sense of harmony both within yourself and in your interactions with others. Class is a perfect introduction to meditation. Everyone welcome; no prior experience necessary. With Resident Teacher and Buddhist monk, Gen Kelsang Dorje. $15. Vajrayana Kadampa Buddhist Center, 2010 W Pierce St, Wicker Park, Chicago. MeditateInChicago.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Earth Day Service and Fellowship Feast – 10am12:30pm. A special Earth Day service and potluck.

Rev. Carol’s message will be “Honor God, Honor Creation.” Because we will be focused on how we can preserve resources and care for our planet on this day, our potluck will be organic, meat free and plastic free. All waste will be compostable or biodegradable. Free. Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, Deerfield. 847-337-3866. AbundantLifeUnity.org.

Spiritual Study Group – 3-5pm. Join a congenial group of seekers. This group meets monthly to explore topics driven by the interests of the members.

Love donations accepted. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535.

MONDAY, APRIL 25 Worker’s Memorial Day The Importance of Cleansing – 7pm. Join us as Katie Bogaard, ND, talks about the importance of detoxifying, cleansing, and managing effective weight loss. Topics: Why we all need to detox/ cleanse; improving energy and vitality; overcoming the weight loss plateau; improving glucose and insulin levels; improving fat metabolism.

Free. Center for Holistic Medicine, 240 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods/Deerfield. RSVP: 847-236-1701.

Holistic-Medicine.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26 Clean Up Your Diet the Smart Money Way – 7-8pm. Co-sponsored by Heinen’s Grocery Store.

Are organics too expensive for you? How do you stock your pantry to save money but eat well? When you go to a restaurant, how do you choose a meal that doesn’t include hidden sugars and empty calories?

Certified health coach Evey Schweig has the answers on how to buy fresh foods, stock foods effectively and navigate a restaurant menu. Heinen’s Grocery Store Glenview, 1020 Waukegan Rd, Glenview.

847-657-9009. Heinens.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Group Spring Detox: Session 1 – Wednesdays, Apr 27-May 18. 5:30-6:30pm. Help maintain optimal health and well-being with the support of a group. Get expert advice and education from integrative medicine experts, who will share information on inflammation’s impact on the body, external toxins, how the body detoxifies, the role of food and supplementation, a daily eating plan, protein powder and more. $240.

Raby Institute, 500 N Michigan Ave, Ste 2100, Chicago. 312-276-1212. RabyIntegrativeMedicine.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Take your Sons & Daughters to Work Day The Magical Mandala – 5:30pm. Instructor: Rebecca Brown, Channeled Medium/Oracle Card Intuitive, author and artist. Make a Mandala that tells the story of your unfolding path. In this relaxing class, color or paint this original mandala created for you and take home a pretty piece of art that we are going to energize together for your highest good. Instructor available before and after class for private mediumship and oracle card readings. $35.

Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. Registration required: 815-307-1180. For more offerings: EnlightenedBalance.com.

Intuitive Writing for Self-Connection – 7-9pm. Instructor: Elena Arrigo. In this workshop we’ll focus on journal-type exploratory writing and use the act of putting pen to paper to create a pathway to intuition and self-connection. No previous experience necessary. $30. Location provided upon registration: near Main & Dodge, Evanston. More info & to register: 312-731-5065 or BlossomingIntuition.com Restoring Blissful Sleep: Discover Insomnia Triggers – 7-9pm. With Archana Lal-Tabak, MD (Integrative Family Medicine Physician & Psychiatrist). Learn the history of sleep, the natural circadian rhythms, the power of dreams, and the latest research on sleep physiology. Discover insomnia triggers and underlying causes that affect falling asleep, staying asleep and getting a good night’s sleep. Implement strategies to correct sleep problems which may include diet, supplements, herbs, homeopathy, hormonal balancing, energy modalities, and daily routine. Use conventional and/or integrative approaches to restore your health, improve wellness, and increase energy with blissful sleep throughout your lifetime. $35, $30/10 days advance. Infinity Foundation, 1282 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park.

847-831-8828. InfinityFoundation.org.

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Arbor Day Int’l Dance Day Cupping for Injuries and Internal Disorders – Apr 29 & May 2. 9am-4pm. Cupping Therapy has been used for centuries for health maintenance and to treat internal disorders. Cupping draws out stagnation and toxins and mobilizes the blood, qi and lymph, thus allowing the tissues to repair and addressing chronic injuries, pain and internal disorders to restore healthy function. Students will have time for practical application of a variety of cupping techniques so they may offer this modality as a natural extension to their practice. $240. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston.

847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

National Dream Hotline: Chicago – Apr 29, 5pmMay 1, 12am. Expert dream coaches and interpreters will tell you what your dreams mean. Sponsored by the School of Metaphysics, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational and service organization. Free. 5021 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago. 773-427-0155.

National Dream Hotline: Palatine – Apr 29, 5pmMay 1, 12am. Expert dream coaches and interpreters will tell you what your dreams mean. Sponsored by the School of Metaphysics, a 501(c)(3) notfor-profit educational and service organization.

Free. 222 W Wilson St, Palatine. 847-991-0140.

Palatine@som.org.

Rock On: Healing Crystal Education – 7-9pm.

Have you ever seen a rock and thought, “I wonder what that is?” This class will teach you what the rock is, if it is natural or man-made, what its metaphysical properties are and where it is on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Each participant will receive a small gift bag with a stone. Stones available for purchase after the class. $35. Lovelight Healing Center, 408 Center St, Grayslake. For more details, Sandee: 847-721-1998.

Lovelighthc.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Pranic Healing Level I – Apr 30-May 1. 9am, Sat5:30pm, Sun. With Master Co. Learn the basics of working with your energy aura, including learning to “scan,” or feel the energy, to “sweep,” or clean away congested energy, and to “energize,” or supplement areas in your aura that have a pranic deficiency.

Doubletree Chicago, Oak Brook, 1909 Spring Rd, Oak Brook. Register: PranicHealing.com/Learn.

I Grow Chicago Service Day – 9am-4pm. Help build a community basketball court, an herb garden and beautifying the urban farm. For more info: 312-286-7392 or IGrowChicago.org.

Certification Class for EFT With A Guarantee™ – Apr 30 & May 1. 9am-5pm. For both beginners and experienced EFT practitioners and covers the basics of Level 1 and Level 2, and teaches the process of EFT With A Guarantee. 14-hr certification workshop. Become an EFT With A Guarantee™ Practitioner. Learn basic EFT plus how to guarantee success in every EFT session for yourself and for your clients. Experience relief for yourself in the workshop. $225, $195/advance registration. $95/if attended any of Tom’s 6-hr or longer workshops. 14 CEs for LCSW, LCPC, MT and other therapists. Preregistration would be helpful for therapists. Money back guarantee for this workshop. SoderWorld Wellness Academy, 9500 S Rte 83, Willow Brook. Tom Masbaum: 708-955-3634. EFT-Tom.com.

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FRIDAY, MAY 13 The A.R.E. Holistic Fair – 10am-4:30pm. A comfortable, cordial non-commercial forum for discussion and exploration of a wide range of remedies, techniques and methodologies, all associated with health and personal growth, based on the work of Edgar Cayce. A well-stocked bookstore is available, as are free short lectures and meditations. Admission free; love donations accepted. $35/25-min sessions. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines.

847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Group Spring Detox: Session 2 – Saturdays, Apr 30-May 21. 11am-12pm. See Apr 27 description. $240. Raby Institute, 500 N Michigan Ave, Ste 2100, Chicago. 312-276-1212.

RabyIntegrativeMedicine.com.

Half Hour to Health – 12:30pm. See Apr 2 listing. The Wellness Source, 1245 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 202B, Glenview. RSVP; space limited: 224-413-3500.

TWSChiro.com.

Pranic Crystal Healing – Apr 30-May 1. 7pm, Sat-11pm, Sun. With Master Co. Learn how to harness the power of one of Mother Earth’s precious gifts, crystals and gem stones, which you can use to enhance your healing ability, spirituality and prosperity. Doubletree Chicago, Oak Brook, 1909 Spring Rd, Oak Brook. Register: PranicHealing.com/Learn.

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The Illinois Vipassana Meditation Center will hold their annual open house to introduce visitors to the campus and learn more about Vipassana Meditation. There will be tours, Q&A, videos, vegetarian food and fun. 10076 Fish Hatchery Rd, Pecatonica. 815-489-0420.

Pakasa.Dhamma.org.

MONDAY, MAY 2 Pranic Psychic Self-Defense – 10am-8pm. Learn scientific ways of utilizing pranic energies to properly protect yourself, your belongings, surroundings and love ones. Also learn to protect yourself and loved ones from psychic attacks, negative intentions, malicious entities and energetic pollution.

Doubletree Chicago, Oak Brook, 1909 Spring Rd, Oak Brook. Register: PranicHealing.com/Learn.

TUESDAY, MAY 3 Sandhill Family Farms: Spring Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) – Shares begin, various locations. SandhillFamilyFarms.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 5 The Healthy & Natural Show – May 5-7. Headlined by wellness guru Dr. Joseph Mercola. An industry-only show and educational event geared toward demystifying topics in the organic, natural and sustainable products marketplace. Includes seminars, keynotes and workshops. Navy Pier, Chicago. For more information & to register: TheHealthyAndNaturalShow.com.

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Global Pyramid Conference – May 13-15.

First international and scientific global pyramid conference with the world’s leading experts in the fields of research, archaeology and pyramid history. With famous co-hosts John B. Wells and Bill Kurtis, 19 experts in fields of science, archaeology and worldwide pyramid history, all traveling from 8 different countries, will present recent findings about the profound effects of pyramid power and what it means for our societies globally. Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, 933 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook. For details & to register: GlobalPyramidConference.com.

The Gift, A Woman’s Rite to HerSelf – May 13-15. 8:30am-7:30pm. The Gift, presented by Shematrix.com, is a rare, intimate, deeply nourishing 3-day journey of initiation for women into the Divine Feminine. It is not therapy or fixing, rather a place of honesty, validation and renewal to call in what you most long for in a safe and non-judgmental space. Includes hearty meals and private accommodations. $1,560. LaSalle Manor Retreat Center, 12480 Galena Rd, Plano.

KristinPanek@gmail.com. Shematrix.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 14 Sandhill Family Farms / Prairie Crossing Farm & Liberty Prairie Foundation Organic Plant Sale & Farm Open House – Grayslake. More info: LibertyPrairie.org/Calendar.

FRIDAY, MAY 20 The Phenomenon and the Gift Weekend Course – May 20-22. Oneness University comes to North America. This course, taught by Oneness Guides through a live feed from the Oneness Temple in South India, will introduced you to the Oneness Phenomenon. Learn ancient teachings, experience processes and receive the gift of initiation as Blessing Givers, of the Golden Orb Deeksha. This is a rare opportunity. $399. Pheasant Run Resorts, 4051 E Main St, St. Charles.

847-477-3069. FloweringHeartCenter.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 27 Psychic Medium John Edward in Rosemont – 8pm. For one night only, Psychic Medium John Edward will connect with the other side and give messages to the audience from family and friends that have crossed over. Also includes an interactive Q&A session. $150. Donald E Stephens Convention Center, 555 N River Rd, Rosemont. 800-514-3849. JohnEdward.net.

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savethedate FRIDAY, JUNE 3 5th Annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference – June 3-5. Guest speakers: herbalists and authors, Winona LaDuke, Susun Weed, Isla Burgess, Dr. Jody Noe and many more. Over 60 workshops and plants walks, kids’ and teen camp. Plus swimming, evening entertainment, marketplace, red tent, film screenings, roundtable discussions on building herbal community and much more. Preconference workshops topics include: Herbs for Digestive Health, Herbal Pharmacy: Outside The Box, Recovering the Sacred, Arrow in Her Bow; Initiating the Next Step in Your Life’s Promise and Rhythm, African Dancing and Drumming. An additional event held Oct 7-9 with elder herbalist Rosemary Gladstar and friends. Discounts offered for registering for both. Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. For more info: MidwestWomensHerbal.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 North Shore Classic Half Marathon and 5k Race – Hosted by RAM Racing. Featuring the Illinois Elite Prize Purse for the third year. The charity partner for the North Shore Classic is the Misericordia Heart of Mercy. The half marathon course will run through quiet wooded roads, past Ravinia Festival grounds, through historic Fort Sheridan and under the clock tower. Highland Park. To register: NorthShoreClassic.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 23 Madison Free to Breathe Yoga Challenge – 8am. Challenge yourself in this all-day, outdoor, one-of-a-kind team yoga experience and raise funds to help change the future of lung cancer. Teams of up to 8 members will participate in up to 8 hrs of varied-intensity, instructor-led yoga. A variety of wellness experiences and other activities will round out a full day of yoga, community and fun, all to help double lung cancer survival. $50/person (fundraising minimums apply). Lake Farm Park, Madison, WI. FreeToBreathe.org/MadisonYoga.

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daily all month $70 Candida Check Up with Dr. Arutcheva – Thru Apr. If you have ever taken antibiotics, birth control, steroids or consume processed foods (especially high in sugar), than you may have candida. Dr. Arutcheva offers diagnostic tests that can reveal overgrowth and guide you through special program to control Candida and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com. $79.99 Swedish Massage & Pedicure – Thru Apr. Receive a classic form of soft-tissue massage for 50 min. In addition, receive Antalee pedicure with your toes soaked, nails filed, cuticles trimmed and feet exfoliated and massaged. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130.

Antalee.com. $89.99 Swedish Massage & Exfoliation – Thru Apr. Receive a 60-min Swedish massage, the classic form of soft-tissue massage. Excellent for first-time clients. In addition, for 30 min, get a back exfoliation treatment. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com.

Complimentary Anti-Aging Consultation and Skin Analysis – With Dr. Promila Banerjee. Learn about the new revolutionary Scition® Dual Wavelength, most advanced FDA-approved hybrid laser along with Broadband Light. Zero downtime. Halo Laser & Aesthetic Medicine, Waukegan Rd, Northfield. 847-260-7300. ChicagoHalo.com.

Dental Discount Plan – Allows patients without dental insurance to receive quality dental care at affordable prices. Gaiamed is offering free tooth whitening to each enrolled adult. Gaiamed Dental Spa, 929 Ridge Rd, Wilmette. For details & appt: 847-977-1655 or GaiamedDental.com.

Free 15-Minute Phone Consultation for Health & Success – Discover how you can achieve ultimate happiness and health with InteriorWerx. Clear emotional and energetic abnormalities that cause dis-ease, such as anxiety, pain, sadness, discomfort, allergies, recurring physical injury and more. There is immediate relief from symptoms, bringing health back to true form. 312-479-7893. RSVP: InteriorWerx.us.

Free Eye Treatment with the Purchase of any Facial at Regular Price – Thru Apr. Choose between the variety of facials we offer, including; Organic Deep Cleansing, European (mini) Refresher, Gentleman’s Grooming, Anti-Aging, Peel, Teenage, UltraSonic, Microdermabrasion, Chinese Cupping, or Relaxing Back Facial. In addition to your facial, our estheticians will provide you with a complimentary eye treatment. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com.

Free Organic Body Butter with the Purchase of and Massage at Regular Price – Thru Apr. Choose between the variety of massage we offer from 60 mins or 90 mins. Types of massages offered; Swedish, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy, Sports, Reflexology, Hot Stone, Prenatal and Cranial-Sacral Therapy. As a complimentary offer, after your massage receive body butter for free (while supplies last). Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com.

Ganesha Yoga Enrolling: Fall Teacher Training Session – Ganesha Yoga will be offering a 200-hr yoga teacher training course beginning Aug 19. 2054 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago. For more info: 773-904-7870 or GaneshaYogaChicago.com.

Go Green Wilmette Native Plant Sale – Order thru Apr 9. Pick up May 7. Sale is via online, preorders only. More than 60 species of native plants to add habitat and beauty to your yard. New this year: 10 species of trees and shrubs, all loved by birds, plus a special kit for ravine gardens. To order: GoGreenWilmette.org/PlantSale.

Kai Milligan Offering Discounted Massage Packages – Thru Apr. Kai Milligan, LMT, specialized in unique massage techniques such as Lomi Lomi, deep tissue, sports, Aroma Touch and Bio Touch.

Now offering special discount packages. re:fit, 901 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. For more info & appt: 847-657-0881. ReFitInc.com.

Save Money on Your Next Dental Appointment – Make the switch to a holistic dentist and save 20% off your first visit (new patients only). Gaiamed Dental Spa, 929 Ridge Rd, Wilmette. For details & appt: 847-977-1655 or GaiamedDental.com.

Spring Special at Intuitive Resources – Thru Apr. $40 readings, unlimited time and unlimited questions. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. For appt: 847-564-6159.

The Grief Recovery Method® Outreach Program – Groups forming now. The action program for emotionally moving beyond death, divorce and 42 other losses. People say you have to let go and move on in your life, but they don’t tell you what you need to do to accomplish that. Highland Park. Register & more info: 847-373-7456 or Cantor@Har-Shalom.com.

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sunday Wise Aging 6-Wk Peer Group – Groups forming now. With trained facilitator and Jewish cantor Lynda Hope Dresher says. The Wise Aging program provides new resources and support to live the later years with spirit, resilience and wisdom. Highland Park. Register & more info: 847-373-7456 or Cantor@Har-Shalom.com. LyndaDresher.com.

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Celebration Service – 10am. A dynamic, conscious community rooted in universal spiritual principles.

Music, inspiring message and a loving community.

Childcare provided for birth-4; youth programming for 5-18. Awaken your inherent power and purpose through unconditional love, creativity and conscious community. Bodhi Spiritual Center, Vittum Theater, 1012 N Noble St, Chicago. 773-248-5683.

BodhiSpiritualCenter.org.

Abundant Life Spiritual Center Sunday Service – 10-11:10am. Imagine living your life fearlessly and powerfully, true to yourself in your work and relationships. You are the creator of your wonderful life; no longer a victim of circumstances like time, finances, a diagnosis or anything else. That is what we are about. Free. Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, Deerfield. 847-337-3866. AbundantLifeUnity.org.

Psychic Sundays – 10am-3pm. Will reveal past, present and future. Receive accurate and dependable insight. Find solutions to life’s challenges. $20/20min psychic reading. Call for appointment; walk-ins welcome. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. 847-564-6159.

Out Chicago Radio Program – 11am-1pm. The only local and live LGBT radio show in the Chicago Metro Area. Out Chicago is an outstanding new show about LGBT life, current events and civil rights hosted by Scott Duff, a Chicago-based actor, comedian, theatre educator and activist. On WCPTAM 820, WCPT-FM 92.7 (North), WCPY-FM 92.5 (West), and WCPQ-FM 99.9 (South). Call-in: 773-763-WCPT. ChicagosProgressiveTalk.com.

Ecstatic Dance – 1-3pm. Gather in our sacred space, set intention, move, dance, sweat, let go, energize. It’s a fun free-form workout meditation. $15 or class pass. Heaven Meets Earth Yoga, 2746 Central St, Evanston. 847-475-1500.

HeavenMeetsEarthYoga.com.

Medium Monday – 11am-7pm. $50 medium readings with a complementary free clear quartz crystal.

Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. 847-564-6159.

Community Acupuncture – 2:30-6:30pm. A powerful way to experience the healing effects of acupuncture. $30-$50. Be Optimal Holistic Health Center, 1249 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. 847-486-8000.

BeOptimal.com.

Reiki Session in Salt Relaxation Room – 4-7pm.

Reiki is a gentle, energy balancing system that induces a state of peace and joy. Reiki mainly focuses on the subtler levels of being, emotional and spiritual aspects, but can bring deep healing and balancing to the physical body. $25. SoWell/Solay, 4819 Main St, Skokie. Appt required: 847-676-5571.

SolayWellness.com.

Blessings at Flowering Heart Center – 7:30-9pm.

Gather in spiritual community and experience peace, freedom and causeless joy through the energy of the Golden Orb Deeksha. Donation. Flowering Heart Center, 4440 Lee Ave, Downers Grove. 630-222-3227.

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Palmistry Tuesday – 9am-7pm. $20 special. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. 847-564-6159.

Archangel Michael Monday – Receive a Saint Michael Angel card reading. Session is done with Doreen virtue Archangel Michael cards. During a reading expect to receive guidance answers and communication with Archangel Michael. Book appointment now and receive your special message from Archangel Michael. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. 847-564-6159.

Salt Relaxation Room – 11:30am-7pm. Himalayan salt used in our salt room is mineral rich, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antimicrobial, providing an environment where sitting and breathing delivers multiple benefits to the health of your respiratory system, skin and emotional well-being. $10. SoWell/Solay, 4819 Main St, Skokie. Appt required: 847-676-5571. SolayWellness.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.

Community Acupuncture – 1-2pm. $20$40. Nirvana Naturopathics, 1500 Shermer Rd, Ste LL29, Northbrook. 847-508-1470.

NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

Community Acupuncture – 11am-1pm. $20$40. Nirvana Naturopathics, 1500 Shermer Rd, Ste LL29, Northbrook. 847-508-1470.

NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

Plant Clinic Hours – 2-4pm. Held year round. Gardening or house plant 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.

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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Weekly Silent Meditation Service – 6pm. With Gregory Barrette, minister of Unity Northwest.

Spending forty five minutes 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.

Chicago www.NAChicago.com

Shiatsu Student Clinic – 7 or 8pm. Also Fri, 11am or 12pm. Clients 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.

Wise Woman Gathering – 7-8:30pm. Strengthening intuitive wisdom, authentic greatness, personal empowerment and self-esteem in a supportive, natural environment. The Dance Building, 1330 Webford, Des Plaines.

847-258-7225. wwwwomenswisdom@aol.com.

WomensWisdom.org.

Tai Chi Class – 8:15pm. Also Sat, 9am. 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.

wednesday Reiki Wednesday – $55/60-min healings. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village.

847-564-6159.

Wellness Wednesdays – Your choice of Oxygenated Rife Lymphatic Detox, MediCupping or Raindrop Technique. $40. 150 E Cook Ave, Ste 101, Libertyville.

For appt, Teresa: 224-888-1170 or 561-881-4321.

AliveAndWellNaturally.com.

Happy Hour Free Acupuncture – 11am-12pm.

Initial evaluation and treatment for instant pain relief or any health concerns. For videos look up Deerfield Community Acupuncture on YouTube.

The best doctor is in your body. Get well naturally. Free. Deerfield Community Acupuncture, 405 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 211, Deerfield. 847-845-4090.

DeerfieldCommunityAcupuncture.com.

Community Acupuncture – 11am-1pm. $20$40. Nirvana Naturopathics, 1500 Shermer Rd, Ste LL29, Northbrook. 847-508-1470.

NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

Acupuncture – 3:30-6:30pm. Acupuncture can relieve pain, improve sleep, digestion and emotional well-being plus support and strengthen the immune system. Acupuncture needles inserted at specific points along the meridians unblock obstructions and restore balance. $25. SoWell/Solay, 4819 Main St, Skokie.

Appt required: 847-676-5571. SolayWellness.com.

Midweek Grace – 7-8pm. Experience community spiritual practice to support calm, peace and purpose throughout your week. Bodhi Spiritual Center, 1356 W Augusta Blvd, Chicago. 773-248-5683.

BodhiSpiritualCenter.org.

Blessings at Flowering Heart Center – 7:30-9pm.

Intimate setting to experience peace and freedom through the energy of the Oneness Blessing. Donation. Flowering Heart Center, 4440 Lee Ave, Downers Grove. 630-222-3227. FloweringHeartCenter.org.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – 8-9:30pm. Instructor: Guru Nischan. Kundalini Yoga is a powerful way to cut through subconscious programming and clear the psyche. It offers a fast reset of the nervous system and adjustment of the glandular system to give you luster, shine and a healthy glow. $17/ drop in; member discounts available. Mosksha Riverwest, 700 N Carpenter St, Chicago. 312-942-9642.

GuruNischan.com.

thursday Community Acupuncture – 1-2pm. $20$40. Nirvana Naturopathics, 1500 Shermer Rd, Ste LL29, Northbrook. 847-508-1470.

NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching Class – 6-7pm.

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. 773-750-5031.

StretchChi.com.

Learn Inner Methods For Well-Being – 7-8:30pm. Each class is self-contained and includes guided meditation, teaching and discussion. These methods are easily practiced by anyone, whether Buddhist or not. Everyone welcome; no prior experience necessary. Join us Apr 7 for “Improving Our Relationships” and Apr 14-May 12 for “Anger Solves Nothing.” Also Wed at Wicker Park location. $10. Vajrayana Kadampa Buddhist Center, 13 Harrison St, Oak Park. MeditateInChicago.org.

Oneness Meditation – 7:30-9pm. The Oneness Blessing is a transference of Divine conscious energy. Donation. Be Optimal Holistic Health Center, 1249 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. 847-486-8000.

BeOptimal.com.

friday Psychic and Tarot Card Readings – Fri-Sun. 22 yrs experience. Reveals past present and future with pinpoint accuracy. $30 special. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. 847-564-6159.

Healing Friday with Archangel Raphael – 9am7pm. Receive a Saint Raphael Archangel reading providing answers guarding and healing in all areas of life love physical emotional and spiritual healing etc. $60/60 mins. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. 847-564-6159.

Shiatsu Student Clinic – 11am or 12pm. See Tues listing. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. Availability limited; for appts: 847-864-1130.

ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Community Acupuncture – 11am-1pm. $20$40. Nirvana Naturopathics, 1500 Shermer Rd, Ste LL29, Northbrook. 847-508-1470.

NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

Chakra Friday – 11am-7pm. A full chakra evaluation along with a chakra balance. $70/60-min.

Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. 847-564-6159.

Happy Friday – 12-3pm. Treat yourself. Naprapathic treatments helps you to relax, decrease stress and tension, while rejuvenate and energizing your body after a long week. Stop in for a 20-min session at a reduced rate, $65. Appointments recommended.

North Shore Naprapathic Fitness & Wellness, 3330 Dundee Rd, Ste S5, Northbrook. 847-272-3700.

Mind/Body Wellness Class: Managing Stress, Creating Health, Encouraging Balance & Mindfulness – 1:15-2:30pm. With Archana Lal-Tabak, MD, and Jim Lal-Tabak. Learn about the mind-body connection and a variety of mindfulness exercises.

Experience natural stress reduction strategies and tools. Each class is self-contained and a new psycho-educational topic and mindfulness technique presented every week. $108/series of 4 classes, $30/ individual class. Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute, 1618 Orrington Ave, Ste 206, Evanston.

RSVP: 847-425-9355, laltabak@mac.com.

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

AstrologicalDetails.com.

ASTROLOGY

Angel Weekend – Sat & Sun. Indulge in an angel reading allowing your archangels to guide and lead your path. $40 angel readings with unlimited time.

Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. 847-564-6159.

Mighty House Radio Program – 8-11am. 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 WCPT-AM 820, WCPTFM 92.7 (North), WCPY-FM 92.5 (West), and WCPQ-FM 99.9 (South). Call-in: 773-763-WCPT. ChicagosProgressiveTalk.com. MightyHouse.net.

Ecology Center Winter Farmers’ Market – Thru Apr 30. 9am-1pm. Ecology Center at the Ladd Arboretum, 2024 N McCormick Blvd, Evanston. Info, Myra Gorman: 847-448-8045, mgorman@cityofevanston.org.

Nia Technique: The Original Barefoot Mind-BodySpirit Fitness – 9:30-10:30am. Also Tues & Thurs.

Nia tunes your mind and tones your body. A joyful way to get fit, with it you gain flexibility, agility, mobility, strength, and stability in your body. Nia combines dance, martial arts, and healing arts like the work of Moshe Feldenkrais to achieve profound results for all bodies, all ages, all abilities. Bring a mat for floor work. Led by Aliess Kime, Certified Nia Teacher. $14/drop-in. Raydiant Day Center, 1400 Greenleaf St, Evanston. RSVP: 847-869-6477.

RaydiantDay.com.

Community Acupuncture – 11am-1pm. $20$40. Nirvana Naturopathics, 1500 Shermer Rd, Ste LL29, Northbrook. 847-508-1470.

NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

Nirvana Teacher Training – 11:30am-5:30pm.

Yearlong 200-hr teacher training. Also meets Fri evenings. Study with teachers that have 30 years’ experience of yoga. Learning all you need to know to be the teacher that can change people’s lives. $1,800. Nirvana Yoga Studio, 232 E Main St, Barrington. 847-277-1333.

Vet Talk Radio Program – 6-7pm. Program hosted

by U.S. Marine Corps Vet Antonio Correa and Fred Newson of the U.S. Navy. Both men have lived the life of a military man, and now they are working to give a voice to the veterans. Gain a new perspective on the issues facing veterans today. On WCPT-AM 820, WCPT-FM 92.7 (North), WCPYFM 92.5 (West), and WCPQ-FM 99.9 (South).

ChicagosProgressiveTalk.com.

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

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

classes and workshops BECOME A LICENSED TEACHER IN LOUISE HAY’S PHILOSOPHY – Complete manuals and materials provided plus extensive follow-up.

Cost includes hotel lodging in San Diego and meals.

This training is approved by Louise and authorized

by Hay House. October 22-29. HealYourLifeTraining.com/Teacher-Training.

donate your car GOT AN OLDER CAR, BOAT OR RV? – Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society.

800-433-8641.

emergency preparedness Emergencies can strike at any time – Wise Food Storage makes it easy to prepare with tasty, easy-to-cook meals that have a 25-year shelf life. Free sample. Call 800-620-8157.

health products CPAP/BIPAP SUPPLIES – At little or no cost from Allied Medical Supply Network! Fresh supplies delivered right to your door. Insurance may cover all costs. 800-969-7083.

GOT KNEE PAIN? BACK PAIN? SHOULDER PAIN? – Get a pain-relieving brace little or no cost to you. Medicare Patients call Health Hotline now!

1-800-589-0629.

Xarelto users – Have you had complications due to internal bleeding (after January 2012)?

If so, you may be due financial compensation. If you don’t have an attorney, call Injuryfone today!

800-791-6033.

services COUNSELING – Individual, group, couples, and family counseling services to enhance your life.

FREE yoga and support groups! 331-240-0044.

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

acupuncture WHOLE HEALTH ACUPUNCTURE 50 E Turner Ave, Elk Grove Village 847-357-3929 WholeHealthPrograms.com

Offering community acupuncture on a sliding scale from $15-$40.

Acupuncture is most effective when done consistently and for a full course of treatment. This brings faster relief, so you can get back to work and the things that you enjoy. Pricing lets you afford to have acupuncture simply because it feels good.

acupuncture & traditional oriental medicine LANA MOSHKOVICH, LAc, ND, MSOM

1500 Shermer Rd, Ste LL29, Northbrook 60062 847-715-9044 Nirvana.Naturopathics@gmail.com NirvanaNaturopathics.com Trained in both Western and Oriental Medicine, I use acupuncture and a dietary approach along with herbal remedies to resolve musculoskeletal pain, internal medicine health issues, insomnia, anxiety and women’s health. 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.

aging mindfully CANTOR LYNDA DRESHER Highwood 60040 847-373-7456 Cantor@Har-Shalom.com LyndaDresher.com

Are you living a joyful and purposeful life? Or, are you feeling sad and worried as you approach your retirement years. Discover how you can turn aging into saging. Learn how to live with loss, change and death, cultivate wisdom and leave a legacy. Join a Wise Aging group today. All faiths are welcome.

allergy relief Calandra Acupuncture South Loop and Arlington Hts 312-515-9492 CalandraAcupuncture.com

Offering a variety of modalities to help you feel better, including NAET Allergy Elimination, acupuncture and Reiki. We thrive to work with your primary medical doctors to offer the highest quality complimentary care and welcome patients who haven’t found relief through traditional Western medicine. Also offering informational and certification classes.

angel readings ANGEL READINGS BY SOPHIA

adhd/autistic spectrum treatment Gnosis Natural Health

Claire Boye-Doe, MS Nutrition Response TestingTM 5756 N Ridge Ave, Ste 3, Chicago 60660 773-561-5516 • GnosisNaturalHealth.com We treat ADD/ADHD with whole food nutrition. A customized program is created using Nutrition Response Testing which highlights the body’s innate ability to know what it needs. Significantly reduce anxiety, picky eating, emotional instability and learning/focus difficulties. Busy parents with challenging children are our specialty. Mention ad for 50% off Full Health Assessment (Reg price: $150).

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Intuitive Resources 650 Meacham, Elk Grove 60007 Call or text: 847-564-6159 Over 17 years experience in mastering the art of Angel healing and readings. Call or text today and receive angelic answers and guidance.

animal communication Whispers of Love

Linda Roberts 312-231-5607 Linda@TheWhispersOfLove.com TheWhispersOfLove.com Helping people and animals to heal their past, present, and to live healthy lives is Linda’s passion. Animal Communication provides assistance with behavioral issues, recent adoptions, illnesses, allergies, medical concerns and more. Communication coupled with energy work may benefit all family members. Linda performs and teaches energy sessions, animal communication, Shamanism, Reiki and Belly Dance.

Chicago www.NAChicago.com

bodywork 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.

See ad on back cover.

Zero Balancing Wellness Center

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

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!

chiropractic Dr. Scott S. Dooley, DC

The Joint Glenview 1415 Waukegan Rd 60025 224-661-3124 Dr.Scott.Dooley@TheJoint.com Dr. Scott S. Dooley is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2003. With 12 years in practice, he is skilled at spinal and extremity adjusting and seeks the root of a patient’s issue.

It would be hard to find a Doctor more passionate about chiropractic than Dr. Dooley. See ad on page 37.

Dr. Haytham “Sam” El-genedy, DC The Joint Schaumburg 1426 Meacham Rd 60173 847-243-6866 Dr.Haytham.El-gedendy@TheJoint.com

Dr. Haytham “Sam” El-genedy was born and raised in Egypt. He received a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care and his Doctor of Chiropractic from Sherman College of Chiropractic in 2013. He corrects spinal misalignment and restores normal joint movement while stressing the importance of a properly functioning immune system.

See ad on page 37.

RESOLUTIONS COACHING & CERTIFICATION TRAINING Tim Marshall, Hypnosis/NLP Trainer 25 E Washington • 233 E Erie 312-854-2270 Tim@ResolutionChicago.com

digestive health specialist Reneé S. Barasch, LDHS

480 Elm Place, Ste 108, Highland Park 60035 847-207-2034 • DigestiveHealthSolutions.com

Achieve higher performance and motivation. Do you want peace of mind eliminating uncontrollable fear, anxiety, stress, sadness? Or are you hungry for inner calm? Stop smoking. Eat less. Reduce compulsiveness. Enjoy life more with greater success. 30+ years hypnosis and NLP experience.

Free phone consultation. Near Millennium Park & Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Digestive problems? Acid Reflux/ GERD, IBS, Crohn’s, colitis? Let us help you naturally achieve nutritional balance, feel better and enhance the quality of your life. Improve digestion while reducing discomfort and bloating so you can eat the foods you love again. Certified digestive health specialist/enzyme therapist. See ad on page 9.

Dr. Gina Moskalik, DC

The Joint GlenPointe (Glenview) 3812 Willow Rd 60062 224-415-3779 Dr.Gina.Moskalik@TheJoint.com Dr. Gina Moskalik has a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science & Physiology, a Bachelor’s in Human Biology and earned her Doctor of Chiropractic from National University in 2008. She has continued education in Kinesio Taping Methods (CKTP), Sacral Occipital Technique (SOT)/Cranial Specific Technique, Motion Palpation Techniques, and Gastrointestinal restoration.

See ad on page 37.

colon hydrotherapy

EFT (emotional freedom techniques)

Wendy Beyer

Chicago Colon Hydrotherapy 837 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago 773-878-8800 WendyColonHydrotherapy.com A colon hydrotherapist for over 20 years, Wendy Beyer has helped thousands heal their digestive issues. Incorporating her particular blend of nurturing safety and down-to-earth humor along with her vast knowledge of anatomy, nutrition and detoxification. She will help customize a plan to get things moving in a relaxing art-filled setting.

coaching & counseling David Scott Bartky

Certified Law of Attraction Life Coach “Phone Coaching At Its Best” 973-444-7301 LifeCoachDavid.com The Law of Attraction is always operating in your life. Are you using it to attract what you want? I will teach you processes and techniques so you’ll not only start to attract what you want (a relationship, more money, more clients, etc.), you’ll also become more excited about life.

CENTERED COACHING

Dr. Robbie Maller Hartman, PhD, PCC 847-831-5660 CenteredCoaching.com Professional certified life coach and licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience in health and wellness. Specializing in emotional eating issues, non-dieting weight loss, healthy lifestyle coaching, mindfulness meditation training, and stress management. Mentored by bestselling author Geneen Roth, as seen on Oprah.

Call for a complimentary phone consultation.

Eat, Grow, Shop, Spend Local.

Start a trend.

TOM MASBAUM, EFTADVANCED

708-955-3634 EFTWithTom@gmail.com EFT-Tom.com EFT, Emotional Freedom Techniques, is a simple, gentle and very effective tapping procedure on the acupuncture spots, or acupuncture without needles. In individual EFT sessions Tom offers a 100% guarantee of success or no charge. 6,000 individual sessions, mostly on the phone. Emotional and many physical issues fade away. Initial call free.

compounding pharmacy energetic family wellness

SAVE-RITE PHARMACY & COMPOUNDING

Jim Kolar, Rph 3479 N Broadway, Chicago 60657 773-525-0766 • SaveRitePharmacy.com

DR. NICK KUENNEN, DC

Save-Rite is your locally owned compounding specialist in Lakeview. Besides dispensing traditional medication, we work closely with your doctor to customize medications for pediatric care, sports medicine, pain management, veterinary needs and a wide range of hormone replacement therapies (BHRT). We also offer a variety of medical equipment and daily living supplies so that you’ll always enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Free delivery to Lakeview and surrounding areas. See ad on page 51.

crystal healing

The Wellness Source 1245 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 202B, Glenview 60025 (Across from ABT) 224-413-3500 • TWSChiro.com We offer an effective, holistic wellness approach that is the only one in the entire Chicagoland area.

The difference lies with the BioModulator that delivers healing bioenergy and corrective chiropractic techniques, neuro-muscular release techniques, nutrition recommendations, acupuncture meridian lines, digital X-rays, orthopedic and neurological testing, emotional releasing and essential oils. We ensure results with our approach. See ad on page 7.

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ROSLEY’S ROCKS AND GEMS

CANDACE

4344 N Western Ave, Chicago 60618 773-561-7200 • CrystalMaster.com Join us at our new location, The Center, where we offer the widest selection of chakra healing stones, rough crystals, collectors’ pieces and specialty items. Come meditate in the crystal skull room, relax and heal on our new Amethyst Biomat™, and see our skilled and professional readers and healers.

650 Meacham, Elk Grove 60007 Call or text: 847-564-6159 Balanced internal energy (your chakras) can lead to positivity in our lives. Candace will help you shed negative energies from past relationships, family issues, past lives and negative experiences. Using her intuitive abilities, crystals and other tools, Candace will discover where imbalances lie, and then work with you to realign your energies for overall well-being and positivity.

See ads on pages 23 & 43.

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Chi Balancing Center Located in Art of Natural Healing 7773 Lake St, River Forest 60305 708-366-8002 ChiBalancingCenter.com

Reiki Master David Riddle has used the Akashic Records in his energy work sessions since 1998. In Akashic EnergyworkSM, David connects the energy body held within the Akashic Records to the individual using hands on healing. This brings energy to the client for health, happiness and karmic relief.

Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa 30 N Williams, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake 815-307-1180 EnlightenedBalance.com

Offers a wide range of relaxing body balancing sessions daily.

Practitioners combine sight, sound, aroma and positive white light energy to enhance your joyful self-healing of desired results. Services include Reiki, Reflexology, Sound Immersion Sessions, Guided Manifestation Meditations, Chakra Balancing/Aligning/Clearing, Aura Assessment/ Protection/Repair, Shamanic Sessions, Vivaxis Cord Cutting Release, Aura Photography, Amethyst Tourmaline BioMat Sessions and more. Call for today’s offerings. Appointments recommended but walk-ins welcomed.

fairs and expos Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa 30 N Williams, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake 815-307-1180 EnlightenedBalance.com

Offers monthly Psychic Holistic Fairs on the 2nd full weekend each month. The majority of our gifted practitioners have been recognized on TV, radio, podcasts, magazines and/or books for their work. First come, first served basis, starting Sat/Sun at 11am. Doors open 9am for retail purchase and waitlist. Event kicks off on Sat with Psychic “You” class, 10 am (registration required; $25). Sunday starts with The Goddess Within class, 10 am (registration required; $25). The rest of 2016 Fairs include: Apr 9-10, May 14-15, June 11-12.

INTUITIVE RESOURCES

650 Meacham, Elk Grove 60007 Call or text: 847-564-6159 Come to the monthly fair and experience gifted and talented psychics and healers, including readings by Candace and Sophia. Choose from psychic, palm and tarot readings, crystal therapy, energy healings, smudge clearing, sage cleansing and more.

Find solutions to life’s challenges. Call for appointment; walk-ins welcome. See ad on page 23.

PHIL FLORCZAK, RM

South Loop and Streeterville (Chicago) 312-792-1672 • ReikiNRGToday@gmail.com Feeling stressed, unfocused, out of alignment? Neck tightness, eye pressure, or just plain procrastinating? As a certified and insured Reiki Master. I have helped numerous patients with chronic health issues get their life back. Reiki is great for pre/ post surgery to help speed the healing process. $20 off first 60-min appointment.

essential oils DoTERRA Essential Oils Allison Lutze MyDoterra.com/AllisonLutze

Need help with seasonal threats?

Breathe easy with Breathe® Respiratory Blend, made by dōTERRA. Use aromatically and topically to maintain clear airways. Also works well for the snorer in your family leading to a better nights rest, for everyone.

Visit website for more information.

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Karen Duewel 847-772-0212 YoungLiving.org/KarenDuewel

Young Living oils and supplements with natural plant extracts can support women’s health throughout the various phases of life; providing temporary relief from cramps, nausea, hot flashes and emotional swings. For daily challenges, consider lavender or Stress Away to relieve daily stress, encourage relaxation and reduce nervous tension. Enjoy life naturally. See ad on page 39.

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feng shui Laurie Pawli, Certified Feng Shui Consultant

The Feng Shui School of Chicago LauriePawli@gmail.com CreateTheFeeling.com TheFengShuiSchoolOfChicago.com

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

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healthcare advocate NORTH SHORE PATIENT ADVOCATES

Teri Dreher, RN, CCRN, iRNPA 847-612-6684 NorthShoreRN.com

Are you lost, frustrated or confused about modern healthcare options?

We can help! Our professional advocates research traditional and integrative healthcare options, negotiate medical billing, research insurance options, provide quality referrals and professional in-hospital/nursing home advocacy and develop personalized nutrition plans. Call today for free 30-min consultation.

holistic dentistry DR. ALLA AVER, DDS

2400 Ravine Way, Suite 400, Glenview 60025 847-998-5100 • GlenviewSmiles.com Stay healthy with a whole-body, preventative care approach. We use non-fluoridated ozonated water, periodontal herbal treatments, and gluten-free herbal paste. Restorative options include: safe amalgam removal, BPA-free fillings and sealants, non-metal crowns and bridges, sleep apnea and TMJ appliances, and non-acrylic night guards, partials and dentures. Our conservative approach includes: digital X-rays and intraoral camera, nonsurgical gum therapies including laser and ozone, and herbal irrigation. Material reactivity testing, saliva pH and microscopic plaque analysis are available. Our natural approach includes dental homeopathy, craniosacral therapy, and nutritional counseling. Dental discount plan available and PPO insurance plans accepted. See ad on page 43.

K. BOEHM, DDS, & Associates

1585 N Barrington Rd, Ste 106, Hoffman Estates 60069 847-884-1220 1440 Maple Ave, Ste 2A Lisle 60532 630-810-1280 • KBoehmDDS.com

State-of-the-art holistic methods of dental care in a relaxed environment. Having extensive knowledge of the correlation between oral and overall health, Dr Boehm offers bio-friendly materials compatible with your body. Services include mercury-free fillings and crowns or bridges, safe mercury removal, fluoride-free office, electrodermal screening, homeopathy, cranial osteopathy, orthodontics and jaw orthopedics, laser treatment of gum disease and ozone therapy.

KATIE HAUSER

Baird & Warner Green Broker 847-212-5214 Katie.Hauser@BairdWarner.com I understand that heating, cooling, energy efficiency and commuting distance are important to your home buying and remodeling decisions. As a NAR Green Broker, I’ll help you find the dream home that meets your sustainable lifestyle. Working together, we’ll locate the best resources to make green improvements and sustainable renovations.

Chicago www.NAChicago.com

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MIDWEST INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY 11952 Oak Creek Pkwy, Huntley 60142 847-659-8500 • MidwestDentistry.com

Dr. Sukel is a holistic general dentist, cosmetically restoring teeth without mercury or fluoride. Our digital X-rays and CT cone beam provide 3-D views for detailed diagnosis of root canals, laser gum treatment, missing teeth, implants and dentures. Sleep appliances and TMJ treatments for head and neck pain are also available.

Dr. Andie T. Pearson

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WRIGLEYVILLE DENTAL

Dr. Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, PC 3256 N Ashland, Chicago 60657 773-975-6666 WrigleyvilleDental.com In addition to state-of-the-art technology and methods offered by most holistic dentists (microscopes, ozone therapy, etc.), we treat you as a partner. We thoroughly explain your unique situation, provide treatment options and keep you comfortable with Netflix, music and paraffin wax treatments. Located off the Brown line. Free garage parking.

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Healthy eyes, “Look Great, See Great and Feel Great!” We help get you there by providing a highly personalized eye examination with a holistic approach. In addition to glasses and contacts, we offer medical eye care and a Dry Eye Treatment Center. All ages welcome. Insurance accepted.

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At re:fit, we believe that the body and mind interact to create health or “disease.” We address both the underlying causes of pain and the body’s potential for healing. We offer many techniques for treatment and encourage the client to engage in their process of healing by combining physical therapy, IMT and exercise. Feel the difference! See ad on page 15.

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Whole Life Chiropractic 2500 W Higgins Rd, Ste 420 Hoffman Estates 60169 WholeLifeChiroHE.com

We combine an accurate functional diagnosis with state-of-the-art muscle adhesion techniques to restore dysfunctional body movement patterns and treat the root cause of your pain. Convenient location at I-90 and Barrington Road, evening hours, within a multi-provider natural wellness office, and accepts insurance.

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How would you like to have a different future? Being a Certified Relationship coach and facilitator as well as Access Consciousness Facilitator and Akashic Records teacher and consultant I use all the tools to empower you to heal and release blocks and limitations that seem to limit your joy, money and/or relationships.

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HOME SPACE ORGANIZING Jody Casden 847-209-0083 HomeSpaceOrganizing.com

A holistic approach to organizing and letting go of clutter. HSO recognizes the tools for restoring and creating nourishing spaces. HSO is green and sustainably conscious and provides creative solutions. We understand that an environment that nourishes you improves emotional and physical wellness.

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

Every session, mostly on the phone, has a guarantee of success. It is that wonderful. Over 6,000 individual sessions and hundreds of classes over the last 11 years. Tom Masbaum, EFT Advanced, is the Founder of EFT With A Guarantee™.

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DR. EUNICE DEANE

6137 N Elston Ave, Chicago 60646 773-631-5001 DrEuniceDeane.com Dr. Deane is a premier holistic chiropractic physician who offers total body solutions to chronic health and pain challenges. She treats all three sides of the triangle of health­—structure, chemical and emotions— to resolve problems at the root cause. If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, and want to flip the switch from pain and chronic illness, Dr. Deane can help. Call for appointment. See ad on page 6.

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Dr. Jerry P. Gore, MD

Center for Holistic Medicine 240 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods/Deerfield 60015 847-236-1701 Holistic-Medicine.com Dr. Gore is director, supervisor and staff physician.

He obtained his MD from the University of Illinois School of Medicine and his post-graduate work at Northwestern Institute of Psychiatry. He has over 30 years of experience blending nutrition, supplements, homeopathy, psychotherapy and collaborating with other practitioners at the center to offer a truly holistic medicine practice. See ad on page 45.

DR. NICK LeROY, DC, MS

IL Center for Progressive Medicine 1002 W Lake St, Chicago 60607 312-243-3338 • DrNick.net Dr. LeRoy has 20 years of experience in collaborating with his patients to determine why they are not well. He specializes in investigative work that includes a detailed discussion, examination and laboratory testing, then creates an integrative treatment plan that often includes diet and nutrition changes, acupuncture, chiropractic and other lifestyle modifications. Dr. LeRoy is best known for breast thermography, HPV treatment and GI problems. See ad on page 51.

DR. KIM MARTIN, DC, FASA, BCIM

North Shore Health Solutions LTD 1446 Techny Rd, Northbrook 60062 847-715-9060 • NorthShoreHealthSolutions.com Dr. Kim Martin, DC, FASA, BCIM, CFMP, is a certified gluten-free practitioner in Northbrook. She specializes in “Solving the Mystery of Your Chronic Condition” using Functional Medicine, blood work, stool samples and saliva. See ad on page 11.

Mind Body Healing Center

77 W Washington, Ste 1704 Chicago 60602 312-285-5287 MindBodyHealingChicago.com

We treat both the emotional and physical aspects of your health and specialize in depression, anxiety, digestive disorders and pain management. We provide diagnostic testing such as Biomeridian screening and apply natural interventions such as psychotherapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, physical therapy, nutrition, massage and energy work. Insurance accepted. Available evening and weekends.

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Angela provides a blend of Eastern & Western Medicine, offering care for urgent needs such as coughs, colds and minor injuries. Her Prepare For Surgery/Heal Faster program is incredibly helpful and works for chemo and chronic pain, too. She teaches Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) & Mindfulness meditation, also Healing Energy Work. Truly Mind, Body & Spirit Care.

Dr. Kevin J. Regan, DC, DABCA 118 N Clinton, Ste 103, Chicago 60661 312-876-1600 • DrKevin.com

Do you have pain or inflammation that won’t go away? Is stress making you ill? Therapeutic treatment with the Magnesphere© will balance out and energize you through a total body immersion into a bio-magnetic field. The Magnesphere© provides deep relaxation and stress relief through a combination of science and holistic intervention.

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Dr. Andrew Serlin, DC 3113 Dundee Rd, Northbrook 60062 224-723-5693 • LifeWaveInstitute.com Pro athletes heal quickly with aquatic therapy and so can you at one of the only facilities in Chicagoland with a warm water pool featuring an underwater treadmill. LifeWave Institute combines chiropractic, massage, aquatic and land-based rehab with practices of T’ai Chi Ch’uan, Chi Kung and acupuncture to deliver comfortable and effective muscular and joint pain relief.

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integrative medicine LAKEVIEW INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Silvia Panitch, MD, Medical Director 3344 N Ashland Ave, Chicago 60657 773-525-6595 LakeviewIntegrativeMedicine.com

Balance your spiritual, emotional, psychological and physical well-being, and get the tools to heal. We integrate Western medicine methods of functional and internal medicine with modalities including acupuncture, biofeedback, chiropractic, nutrition, enzymes, amino acids, bio-identical hormones, homeopathy and neurotransmitters. Specializing in women’s health, weight control, pain management, gastrointestinal issues, adrenal fatigue and food allergies.

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Advanced Arlington Medical Center 333 W Dundee Rd, Buffalo Grove 60089 847-243-0355 PainReliefMasters.com Board-certified internist Dr. Eric Nagaj diagnoses using conventional medicine, and also treats acute and chronic illness using anthroposophical medicine and the least toxic yet effective treatment for the condition. Dr. Nagaj offers comprehensive medical evaluations, advanced nutritional testing and treatments with new lines of validated anthroposophic/homeopathic remedies, bio-identical hormones, and much more. See ad on page 29.

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Michelle Goebel-Angel, LAc, MSOM 500 N Michigan Ave, Ste 2100 Chicago 60611 312-276-1212 RabyInstitute.com

Michelle Goebel-Angel, LAc, MSOM, is board certified in Chinese Medicine and focuses on an anti-inflammatory lifestyle and functional medicine. Her passion and style reflect one that builds an open, trusting relationship with each patient. Acupuncture programs at the Raby Institute include detoxification, optimizing fertility and reducing stress, anxiety and chronic pain. Each program involves a unique approach and includes acupuncture, herbal medicine and nutritional and essential oil therapies. See ad on page 2.

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Children, adults and families can reach their full potential and find a path to healing.

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I specialize in Internal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. My goal is to help people in good health maintain their well-being, while assisting those with health problems to feel better and move to a more positive path. I manage general internal medicine issues as well as treat appropriate patients with Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, a hands-on method of healing. See ad on page 45.

integrative psychotherapy David H. Johnson, LCSW

847-475-3017, voicemail David@DavidHJohnsonLcsw.com DavidHJohnsonLcsw.com People of all ages come to me in pain due to trauma, childhood issues and addiction. My holistic approach helps to resolve wounds of the mind, body and spirit where recovery is not only possible but inevitable. Lasting results for happier, productive lives is the goal of my body-centered psychotherapy.

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

Full-service bookstore, Cayce remedies, spiritual growth study groups, monthly programs, workshops and holistic fairs, intuitive skills development training, knowledgeable seekers, intuitives, healers and more. Call for hours. See ad on page 15.

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ReAwakenings Center is about ReAwakening the healing process for the body, mind and spirit. We offer several ways of doing that. In our services, workshops, retreat weekends, and gatherings we ignite not only healing but connection, knowledge, understanding, and educating to be able enhance the betterment of one self. To grow, to enlighten and to connect.

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naturopathic consultation DR. ALLA ARUTCHEVA, MD, PhD, ND

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When your body is in an imbalanced state, your health is compromised. Dr. Alla Arutcheva’s Full Body Check Up is a non-invasive, highly reliable test that can provide you with a snapshot of your current state of health. She can also identify which supplements your body needs for optimal healing benefits.

naturopathic doctors Alison Egeland, ND Schaumburg 847-895-8180 SkyBalanceMedSpa.com

Dr. Alison is a Naturopathic Doctor with additional training in Functional Medicine. Considering each individual’s unique combination of genetics, lifestyle, environmental exposures, to uncover and treat underlying imbalances that lead to complex, chronic conditions such as GI disorders, chronic fatigue, autoimmune issues, thyroid and adrenal imbalances, metabolic disorders, chemical sensitivity and hormone imbalances.

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Charlotte Hammond, MS, RD, LDN, RYT 150 N Michigan, Ste 800, Chicago, 60601 312-547-9247, EatingWithEase.com Registered and Licensed Dietitian providing integrative nutritional counseling and Medical Nutrition Therapy for weight management, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, osteoporosis, special needs, bowel disorders, vegan/vegetarian diets, dietary transition, mindful eating, detoxification, safe supplementation and more. Also available for grocery store tours, cupboard clean-out, menu management and seminars.

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Our wellness clinic averages only a 5-minute wait time before you’re getting natural, safe, and effective treatment with the Doctor. Dr. Kristen specializes in acupuncture, lowforce chiropractic care and food intolerance testing, and uses unique diagnostic tests to uncover the real cause of your health concern. Located at the corner of Higgins and Barrington roads. See ad on page 27.

palm readings Palm readings by Lauren 407 E Main St, Barrington 60010 Call or text: 224-622-0115

With over 50 years of experience, Lauren specializes in palmistry revealing past, present and future with pinpoint accuracy.

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We offer a safe and cost-effective alternative to conventional mattresses, in a low-pressure, relaxing sales environment. Full selection of only allnatural and organic latex mattresses, pillows and accessories, including Natura and Savvy Rest. Locally owned and operated since 1983. See ad on page 17.

organic spa Solay Wellness / So WELL 4819 Main, Skokie 847-676-5571 SolayWellness.com

So Well is your unique destination for wellness in Skokie. Enjoy our Salt Relaxation Room, $15/session; Infrared Salt Sauna, $15/session or Heated Massage Beds, $15/ session. While you’re here, discover over 300+ artisan crafted, organic and fair trade Salt crystal lamps, bath & beauty, healthy gourmet, natural home products and more to continue your wellness journey. To learn more, or order securely, call or visit website.

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What could you do if you were pain free? I can help you replace constriction and pain with confident movement. My approach includes Occupational Therapy, Feldenkrais Method, Reflex and Vestibular integration. Effective for individuals suffering from fibromyalgia, arthritis, car accidents, trauma and neurological issues. Call me today. Most insurance accepted.

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With over 22 years experience, Candace works with you to gain a conscious awareness of how your past lives and relationships affect who you are today. Call or text for appointments. See ads on pages 23 & 43.

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650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove 60007 Call or text: 847-564-6159 Inspire joy and love in your life.

Find answers to your challenges with the help of Candace’s psychic intuition. Specializing in chakra balancing, spiritual cleansing, past life regression and tarot/angel cards. More than 22 years experience. Call or text for appointments. See ads on pages 23 & 43.

Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa 30 N Williams, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake 815-307-1180 EnlightenedBalance.com

Offers a unique range of intuitive services daily in themed private rooms discretely located within retail boutique.

Practitioners offer uplifting sessions designed to provide positive forward growth and synergy of your mind, body, spirit and soul. Offerings include Channeled Medium Sessions, Akashic Records, Problem Resolutions Sessions, Aura Readings, Aura Imaging Photography, Oracle and Tarot Card Readings, Divinely Guided Paintings, Numerology and more. Call for today’s offerings. Appointments recommended but walk-ins welcomed.

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Look for the Little Purple House 20406 Rand Rd, Kildeer 60074 Call or text: 847-764-2700

Psychic, clairvoyant and medium will answer any and all questions providing you with insight regarding relationships, career, family, etc. See ad on page 43.

spiritual & life renewal Bodhi Spiritual Center

Vittum Theater, 1012 N Noble St, Chicago 60642 (services) See website for classroom location on Augusta Blvd 773-248-LOVE BodhiSpiritualCenter.org Check out our Sunday Celebration Service at 10am each week. Enjoy a dynamic, conscious community rooted in universal spiritual principles that Reveal Love, Honor All Paths and Celebrate Life. Safe and loving childcare for children ages birth to 4, and playful and rich youth programming for ages 5-18. Amazing music, inspiring message, and a loving community awaits you. See ad on page 33.

INTUITIVE RESOURCES

650 Meacham, Elk Grove 60007 Call or text: 847-564-6159 Intuitive Resources is a spiritual boutique conveniently located in the northwest suburbs. Our large selection of services includes Reiki, chakra therapy (cleansing and balancing), Tarot card and intuitive readings, past life regression, etc. Our shop offers a large variety of spiritual gifts to choose from: candles, crystals, books, jewelry, sage/incense and much more. Open Monday through Friday from 11am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm.

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spiritual psychotherapy CAROL O. WEINBERG, LCSW 847-924-0966

Are grief and worry taking over your life? I can help you find calm and balance again. As an experienced therapist with a Buddhist philosophy, we’ll use dreamwork and spirituality to help with difficult emotions, anxiety, depression, relationships and challenges on life’s journey.

Safe, caring, compassionate environment. Blue Cross HMO and PPO accepted. Now Accepting Medicare.

The Well Spirituality Center 1515 W Ogden Ave, LaGrange Park 60526 708-482-5048 csjthewell.org

Offering a variety of classes, workshops and retreats. A haven from the busy-ness 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.

spiritual boutique Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa 30 N Williams, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake 815-307-1180 EnlightenedBalance.com

This oasis of self-care combined with a unique retail boutique, located in historic downtown Crystal Lake, offers comprehensive selection of spiritual & metaphysical supplies, yoga & meditation essentials, extensive crystal & rock specimens, 50+ local artists’ creations, jewelry, chakra balancing products, vintage jewelry & artifacts, essential oils and vast selection of natural products. Intuitive readings and Body Balancing sessions offered daily in private themed rooms. Call for today’s offerings. Monthly Psychic Holistic Fair, private parties and classes too. Appointments recommended but walk-ins welcomed.

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610 Central Ave, Ste 169, Highland Park 60035 847-266-8323 ShopNewShoes.com Fitting you in the correct type of shoe for your activity, and in the proper size and width for your feet, is our number one objective. When shoes fit well and your feet are comfortable, your whole body feels better and you can perform at your optimum level throughout the entire day. Largest selection of New Balance footwear and apparel in the Chicago area, with extensive inventory of sizes and widths from 2A-6E. Friendly staff is experienced in helping to resolve or relieve many common foot ailments such as plantar fasciitis, bunions, morton’s neuroma, hammer toe and arch pain. Locally owned and operated since 1995. See ad on page 21.

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