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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

22 COMMUNITY CENTER

Offers Holistic Healing and Inspiration

by Carrie Jackson

24 QIGONG HEALING AND UNIVERSAL ONENESS

Interview with (Pt. 1) Jeff Primack

26 BODIES IN MOTION

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are Better Suited to Learning

by Andie Pearson

27 CONSTIPATED BY LIFE:

5 Tips for Parents (or Anyone) to Find the Flow

by GuruNischan Khalsa

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28 GREEN ARTS

Tips for Finding Safe Eco-Supplies

by Avery Mack

30 ENLIGHTENED PARENTING

Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids

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by Meredith Montgomery

34 ACHIEVING

BRAINWAVE WELLNESS

for Better Health

by Maytawee (Magie Wilkins)

36 KID COOKERY

They Love Healthy Food They Make Themselves

by Judith Fertig

38 GRILLING AND COOKING on Himalayan Salt Slabs

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letterfrompublisher As I sat writing this month’s letter, Jim walked into my office with a big grin on his face, carrying a large bag of homeJim Irwin and Peggy Malecki grown beans. Our neighbors have been contact us Publishers Peggy Malecki and Jim Irwin Circulation Manager Jim Irwin Sales & Marketing Jim Irwin, Peggy Malecki Sondra Brigandi, Heidi Hetzel, Debi Kiddle, Iris Winter Editors Martin Miron, Theresa Archer, Randy Kambic Writers Linda Sechrist, Megy Karydes, S. Alison Chabonais, Carrie Jackson Design & Production Suzzanne Siegel, Martin Friedman, Stephen Blancett, Steve Hagewood

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s I sat writing this month’s letter, Jim walked into my office with a big grin on his face, carrying a large bag of homegrown green beans. Our neighbors have been blessed with prolific bean plants and are generously sharing the bounty. How wonderful!

My relationship with garden beans goes way back. When I was little, my grandparents planted them every year in “the back 40”—an area across the street with an absentee owner who allowed everyone to use it for their vegetable gardens. Each spring, I’d help Gramps to plant bush snap beans in neat little rows that he separated with wooden boards. The leggy pole beans grew around tall metal poles he’d sunk into the earth. I’d excitedly watch the little sprouts come up, and I can remember pulling the bean seed shell off the first tender leaves.

As the plants grew, we’d wait for the white and purple flowers, and then, suddenly, it was bean time and I was in charge of picking them. I’d get the old aluminum colander from Grams and head out to pick them for supper—and pick them and pick them until they were coming out of my ears. Then, into the kitchen I’d go to clean them at the old wooden table with the linoleum cover topped with newspapers to catch the ends we snapped off.

I remember these stories fondly, and these experiences have greatly shaped me into the person I am today. As we put the final touches on this month’s issue of Natural Awakenings Chicago, I realize that my grandparents were experts at (grand)parenting with purpose. I was included in their everyday activities, and what could have become chores were offered with patience and love, and intended to be habit-forming life lessons. Rather than a disruption to my playtime (or what today could be considered video game or chat time), the tasks were presented as a non-optional, yet inclusive activity that wasn’t boring. For the little girl who couldn’t wait to do grownup things, cooking and gardening and the like were presented as fun adult activities. Hmmmm.

This month, we include several great articles for lifting your parenting approach to a higher level with added fun for your kids (or grand kids, neighbor kids or nieces and nephews). In our main article, author and Natural Awakenings Publisher Meredith Montgomery offers insights and tips for enlightened parenting (be sure to follow the link to our website for tips on family happiness). Contributing writer Judith Fertig offers great ideas and recipes in this month’s Conscious Eating department for kids to get creative in the kitchen. Dr. Andie Pearson presents new findings that reveal fidgeting is actually a good thing when it comes to learning.

And local life coach GuruNischan Khalsa gives us a humorous and very helpful look at five tips to end the daily constipation of life.

We hope you enjoy a fun-filled and meaningful last month of summer! Turn off the TV and computer (they’ll be there all winter), gather the kids—and enjoy the festivals, take a walk in the park, go to the beach, run through the sprinkler, try a new veggie from the farmers’ market—and savor every delicious moment of August!

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How good can it get?

To be in our body with no restrictions, free from the conditioned mind, shining in our radiant essence.

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Infinity Foundation Retreats with Salzberg and Dale

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he Infinity Foundation will present Sharon Salzberg for a retreat, Real Love: Mindfulness Allows You to Reach into Your Heart, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., August 1 and 2, in Northbrook. An optional Saturday night Q&A session will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Salzberg, the bestselling author of Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness, will lead participants with humor and gentleness into states that Sharon Salzberg open the limited definitions of love.

A Cyndi Dale retreat, Healing Power Pathways: Vital Ways to Know Wholeness, will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., August 15 and 16, with an optional Saturday night session, Angelic Beings Standing By, from 7 to 9 p.m.

This program focuses on four life-changing pathways that provide an entirely fresh design for holistic healing. This approach moves away from fixing parts to assuring wholeness; from working hard at healing to making simple changes that deliver healing.

Cost for Salzberg event: $295. Register at InfinityFoundation.org/courses/ retreats-featured-courses/real-love.aspx. Cost for Dale event: $295, Register at InfinityFoundation.org/courses/retreats-featured-courses/healing-powerpathways.aspx. Location: Techny Towers, 2001 Waukegan Rd., Northbrook. For more information, call 847-831-8828 or visit InfinityFoundation.org. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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Oral Misalignment May Be a Symptom of Deeper Problems Research and reports are now pointing to a relationship between jaw malformation or crooked teeth, dysfunctional sleep and more serious health issues such as attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which becomes more apparent with narrowing of the airway.

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newsbriefs IANDS Presents Guest Speakers with Intriguing Lectures

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he Chicago International Association for Near-Death Studies, Inc. (IANDS) will present Rev. Howard Storm, who had one of the most significant, negative, near-death experiences on record, on August 8, in Evanston. He is now retired as pastor of Zion United Church of Christ, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and wrote an account of his experience, My Descent into Death, published in 2000.

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Teacher, consultant, clinician, author and world authority on sound healing Pat Moffitt Cook, Ph.D., will speak on September 12. She is founder and director of the Open Ear Center, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and an early pioneer in the research and education of cross-cultural sound and music in health care, wellness and education. In addition to published articles and book chapters, Cook is the author and producer of the book and CD entitled Music Healers of Indigenous Cultures: Shaman, Jhankri and Nele as well as other books and CDs.

IANDS conducts monthly meetings from 2 to 5 p.m. on Pat Moffitt Cook, Ph.D. the second Saturday of each month at the NorthShore Evanston Hospital Frank Auditorium for those that have had near-death, out-of-body and other mystical experiences or suffered the loss of a loved one, and for those that want to know about these topics.

A $20 donation is requested, but no one will be turned away. Location: 2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston. For more information, visit ChicagoIANDS.org.

Body Mind Spirit Expo to be Held in Skokie

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he Body Mind Spirit Expo (BMSE) will take place August 15 and 16 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, in Skokie, with 70 seminars and 110 booths offering books and magazines, jewelry, essential oils, ethnic clothing, organic skincare products, crystals, body workers, aura photographers, Reiki masters, shamans, spiritual suppliers and healers of every type.

The Body Mind Spirit Expo is Chicago’s preeminent holistic celebration, and this year’s keynote speaker is Gail Thackray. Her recently published book What’s Up with My Life? has received widespread acclaim in the holistic field. An extremely talented psychic, Thackray has worked extensively with John of God. She’ll also lead two workshops: Learn Spiritual Healing and Finding Your Soul Purpose.

Attendees can sample a variety of holistic techniques from aromatherapy to Reiki and crystal healing to meditation in 45-minute presentations. Additionally, individual session for massage, past life regression, tarot, reflexology, nutritional supplementation, astrology, hypnotherapy, mediumship and many other modalities can be conducted onsite. The expo truly offers an extraordinary opportunity to discover and nourish the inner self.

Cost for the weekend is $12. Location: 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie Entire program guide, vendor list and discounted advance purchase tickets are at bmse.net. See ad on page 3.

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New Programs at Wilmette’s Zero Balancing Wellness Center

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he Zero Balancing Wellness Center is offering new fall programs including beginning Zero Balancing classes and wellness presentations. Open to both healthcare practitioners and the general public, Zero Balancing 1 will be held from September 10 through 13.

Zero Balancing is a holistic, hands-on, gentle, mind/body therapy for stress reduction, wellness Mary Murphy, Owner support and pain management.

Wellness programs include Leslie Sann presenting dynamic Breathing into Peace on September 14, and Dr. Keren Vishny with The Gift of the Dream on October 1. Ongoing qigong programs are also being offered through Budding Spring Healing.

Location: 809 Ridge Rd., Ste. 200, Wilmette. For qigong programs, email Larry@BuddingSpringHealing.com. For more information, call 847-920-9292 or email ZBInfo@ZBWellness.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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newsbriefs Deane Offers Laser Conserve Lake County to Host Prairie Harvest Celebration Treatments for Antininth annual Prairie Harvest Celebration Aging and Pain Relief Thefundraiser will be held from 2 to 6 p.m., September 13 at Deerpath Farm, a conservation community, in Mettawa. It’ll feature local food, live music, nature and local heritage demonstrations as well as an opportunity to socialize with fun people that care about our county and conservation.

Deerpath Farm began in 1922 as a Lake Forest family’s countryside retreat and thriving dairy farm.

In the late 1930s it was purchased by Edward H. Bennett (the co-author of the 1909 Plan of Chicago, with Daniel Burnham), who left it in a natural state. The Bennett family’s civic planning heritage and longstanding love of Deerpath Farm’s natural beauty inspired the rare conservation community now enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.

For more information, call 847-548-5989, ext. 33, email Info@ConserveLakeCounty.org or visit ConserveLakeCounty.org.

Lightworkers Conference Promises Higher Vibrations

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he 11th annual Lightworkers Midwest Conference will be held from September 25 through 27 at Benedictine University, in Lisle. Produced annually by renowned visionary artist and life coach Joanne Macko, the conference attracts higher-conscious attendees, speakers and vendors from across the U.S. There’ll be live entertainment, relevant topics and life-changing information in a beautiful, high-vibrational setting where attendees get to hear all the speakers in Joanne Macko one room. Participants will learn about a natural “miracle from Alaska” that is changing lives globally, as presented by a former professional football player, and how to reboot life, stop poverty consciousness and turn life around for the better.

“Humanity is rapidly awakening and is thirsty for new knowledge in these changing times, and that’s what we bring to the table,” states Macko.

Natural Awakenings readers may attend the Fri. night session for $10 cash at the door or $111 for the entire weekend if registered by Aug. 20. Location: 5700 College Rd., in Lisle. For more information, call 630-579-8184 or visit LightworkersConference.com. See ad on page 19.

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hicago Chiropractic Physician Eunice Deane, in using the concept of the Triangle of Health, considers the key to a healthy mind, body and spirit to be balance.

To that end, she’s now offering laser therapy treatments for antiaging, pain relief and recovery.

“Any component deleted can tip the triangle and set it off balance, and can lead to Dr. Eunice Deane dis-ease in the component involved,” says Deane.

The goal of laser therapy is to deliver light energy units, in the form of photons, to damaged cells. Photons absorbed by the cells through laser therapy stimulate the mitochondria to accelerate production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), an important intracellular coenzyme. This biochemical increase in cell energy is used to help transform cells from a state of illness to a stable, healthy state.

Deane graduated from the National College of Chiropractic in 1998 and has extensive postdoctoral training in applied kinesiology, acupuncture, rehabilitation, chiropractic internal medicine, chiropractic neurology and brain-based, brain-balancing therapy.

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eartland Spa and Fitness Retreats is now open in its new location within Bella Vista Suites in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, a popular nearby Chicago escape for an overnight stay, a weekend or a week.

Hotel guests and local residents may stretch out in tranquil luxury in one of 39 suites and unwind with an in-suite Jacuzzi tub. Other luxurious amenities include a sparkling indoor pool, relaxing whirlpool, exercise facility and spa. The central location makes it easy to stroll downtown and enjoy the small-town charm of Lake Geneva, with its first-class shopping, local dining, arts, antiques and rich history.

The spa operated at its Gilman, Illinois, location for 32 years until last January, when owner Harold Lebovic decided to move the facility and partnered with the team at Bella Vista Suites to bring their Heartland two-, three- and five-night, allinclusive, wellness packages to the shores of Geneva Lake. The Wisconsin resort now offers Heartland’s popular packages, which include fitness, spa services, stress release classes, weight management and overall wellness programs.

A variety of fitness classes taught by dynamic instructors are designed to inspire and motivate participants to sustain their fitness regime or begin a new fitness journey. The spa also features the only Himalayan salt sauna, with chromo (color) therapy and aromatherapy, in the Midwest.

Lebovic says, “We have found the perfect new home with Bella Vista Suites.

The guests who have loved the Heartland for many years tell us they are amazed by the new location and the Bella Vista Suites facilities. Being on the beautiful shores of Geneva Lake makes our new resort an unforgettable experience for new guests and those returning.”

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newsbriefs Local Foods Brings Farm-to-Table to Retail Space

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he new Local Foods, in Bucktown, is not a co-op, but an all-day, everyday farmers’ market, located at 1427 West Willow, as part of a wholesale food hub.

The 27,000-square-foot facility intends to buy more than $3 million of Midwestern food this year, keeping food dollars in our regional economy and creating new jobs in our rural communities by

paying a fair price for their goods.

With the introduction of this brick-and-mortar location, Chicago residents now have the opportunity to purchase the same locally sourced ingredients that Chicago chefs have utilized since the company’s inception in early 2013.

Permanent fixtures within Local Foods include a bright, airy, 3,000-squarefoot marketplace with a host of local farm-direct products; the brand-new location of The Butcher & Larder, Chicago’s first sustainable, whole animal butcher shop; and Stock, a chef-driven, seasonal café with farmer/chef Abra Berens at the helm.

Interactive events include seminars, cooking classes, farmer discussions, chef demos and more. The facility will also serve as the headquarters for the team’s expanding wholesale and distribution branch, delivering local products from small, Midwestern family farms to 200 of Chicago’s best chefs and restaurants.

New Food Co-Op Opens in Oak Park

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ugar Beet Food Co-Op, located at 812 West Madison, in Oak Park, is now providing locally produced and organic food directly to the community.

Sugar Beet is a full-service grocery store owned by community members and open to everyone. More than 1,100 owners have supported the co-op by buying a share, and applications are still being accepted. Many also volunteer on committees and work teams.

For more information, visit LocalFoods.com.

North Shore Bedding is now All-Natural

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fter over 30 years in the mattress industry, locally owned and operated North Shore Bedding has committed to selling only chemical-free, all-natural and organic mattresses and bedding. Their mattresses are made from materials such as natural rubber, organic wool and organic cotton, combined for the ultimate in support, comfort and durability.

Natural fibers such as wool breathe better than typical polyurethane-topped mattresses, staying cooler and dryer for better quality sleep. Standard synthetic foams emit toxic vapors that can disturb sleep and contain large amounts of flame retardants and other poorly regulated chemicals that pose significant health risks.

Such endocrine-disrupting chemicals are known to increase risks for obesity, cancer and infertility, and are suspected contributors to developmental brain disorders such as autism and ADHD. Continuous exposure to off-gassing chemicals even alters sleepers’ hormone levels long after the chemical smell is gone.

Location: 984 Willow Rd., Ste. H, Northbrook. For more information, call 847-291-6770 or visit NorthShoreBedding.com. See ad on page 21 and in the Community Resource Guide.

Whenever possible, the co-op will buy from small family farmers. It carries a wide range of local, organic and GMO-free foods and bulk items such as grains, soaps and cleaning products.

The 6,300-square-foot store includes a coffee and juice bar and a demonstration table to inform on new recipes and skills that’ll inspire cooking from scratch using quality ingredients. The co-op’s unique fixtures were crafted from reclaimed barn wood donated by a co-op owner and fashioned by two other owners.

Cheryl Muñoz, founder and project lead for Sugar Beet, states, “People want to know where their food comes from, they want to support small family farmers and they want to strengthen our local economy, too.”

For more information, visit SugarBeetCoop.com.

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Learn About The Havening Techniques at Introductory Talk in Chicago

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he Havening Techniques are used by healthcare practitioners to eliminate trauma-related disturbances linked to phobias, chronic stress, pain, cravings and more.

Donna Ryen, one of the first Havening Techniques trainers certified in the U.S., will be presenting a free introductory talk on Donna Ryen the science, techniques and demonstration this September in Chicago. Developed by neuroscience researcher and author Ronald Ruden, M.D., Havening has helped thousands of people worldwide, including veterans suffering from PTSD and other war-related stresses.

The Havening Techniques belong to a larger group of treatments called psychosensory therapies, in which fully trained and certified practitioners use sensory input to alter thought, mood and behavior. “The consequences of trauma and difficult life events are stored in the brain and are activated by conscious or inadvertent recall, which generates symptoms such as stress and pain,” Ruden explains. “The Havening Techniques are designed to disrupt this pathway through a process called synaptic depotentiation. After performing the Havening Techniques, the distressing emotions, and sometimes even the ability to recall the memory, can be extinguished.”

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actionalert healthbriefs Let’s Fight Hunger Together in Chicago

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ancy Rotering, currently in her second term as mayor of Highland Park, states, “Food insecurity is something that most of us don’t think about every day, but it quietly affects people of all ages across the nation.

The Northern Illinois Food Bank reports that nearly 600,000 people each year in northern Illinois rely on food pantries and meal programs to feed themselves and their families.

Most are families with at least one working member of the household.

Nancy Rotering Each day, their families have to make the tough choice between paying for food or rent, medicine and other essentials.”

Rotering, who is running for Congress in the 10th district, is coordinating an ongoing food drive to assist food pantries in addressing this pressing need. She is accepting nonperishable, non-expired food donations from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays at her campaign headquarters, located at 1910 First Street, Suite 2N, in Highland Park. Campaign staff and community volunteers will transport the food to district pantries.

“As a mother, I am concerned about any child going hungry. As a mayor, I have seen many of my residents struggle with food insecurity and have championed the issue, partnering with area organizations to take action to feed our hungry neighbors,” says Rotering. “This ongoing food drive will expand upon that effort.”

For more information, to share ideas about how to fight hunger or to volunteer, visit Tinyurl.com/NancyRoteringHungerDrive.

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It’s Never Too Soon to Begin Proper Dental Hygiene

by Megan Teplitsky

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r. Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, PC, the owner of Wrigleyville Dental, has been in the dental field for 15 years and a dentist for six years. She recalls, “When my grandmother was a dentist in the Soviet Union, her version of children’s dentistry was drastically different than mine—children didn’t go to the dentist twice a year for a cleaning or checkups.

My grandmother only saw her patients if something was really, really wrong. To make matters worse, most families didn’t have the luxury of owning a toothbrush or just didn’t think it was important. My own mother didn’t use her first toothbrush until first grade, and even then she didn’t know how to use it properly. Baby teeth were considered unimportant and most children were never taught how to take care of their teeth.”

Today, Teplitsky is a member of the American Dental Association, International Association of Oral Medicine and Your child’s first trip to the dentist Toxicology and the Academy of General should be at around 1 year old or Dentistry, and sits on the board of the within six months after their first Holistic Dental Association. According tooth. to her, dentistry is changing, with more dentists focusing on preventive care, n Wipe your baby’s teeth with wet even in the early stages of life. gauze moistened with water after

Teplitsky explains that while baby each feeding. This will keep the milk teeth are temporary, they have a big and sugar from remaining on their biological effect on permanent teeth. teeth and causing decay.

“Those ‘adult’ teeth tend to come in in a n Don’t let your child brush their similar condition as the baby teeth that own teeth until they are capable of fell out before them,” she says. “Part of tying their own shoes. Until then, this has to do with natural development, they simply don’t have the coordinabut part of it has to do with adopting tion to do it well. dental habits early. If the parent never impresses the importance of good dental n Ask your child’s dentist how to care upon the child, they will never deproperly floss and brush their teeth. velop the habit of brushing and flossing That will be music to their ears. their teeth.” She also notes, “The kids I n Be patient. It takes a while to treat often ask me, ‘Do I have to brush develop good brushing habits, so all of my teeth?’ to which I always reply, start early.

‘You don’t have to brush all of them, just the ones you want to keep.’”

Teplitsky’s Dental Tips for Parents

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Pediatric Compounding Offers Individualized Medication

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aking medicine is not often a pleasant experience, and this is especially true when it comes to children. Fortunately, pediatric compounding can solve many of the issues that arise when a child is faced with a condition that requires treatment with medication.

Compounding is the practice of skillfully preparing and creating medications in forms that best fit the patient’s individualized needs.

For children, this may involve changing a medication that is commercially produced in a tablet or capsule into a liquid form for ease of swallowing, adding flavoring to a medication to make it more palatable, removing ingredients such as soy or gluten if the child has allergies to a certain component of a medication or creating a specific dosage strength that is not available normally.

Whatever issue is preventing a child from taking their prescribed medications, pediatric compounding can help alleviate the problems and get the child well. At a compounding pharmacy, many individualized alterations and formulations can be performed on a medication to ensure that the child will have an easier time taking the medication and that the medication will be effective in treating what it is intended for. Compounding pharmacists work closely with the child’s physician to formulate the most effective, safe and desirable drug product.

Thomas Hopkins, of Save-Rite Pharmacy & Compounding, is a PharmD candidate for 2018 graduation. Location: 3479 N. Broadway, Chicago. For more information, call 773-525-0766 or visit SaveRitePharmacy.com. See ad on page 6 and in the Community Resource Guide.

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Holistic Healing and Inspiration

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Dan King and Rita Hickman

NSIDE, a holistic and artistic community center in McHenry, is a stomping ground for local songwriters, musicians, healers, seekers and other creative types. Along with their sister organization, Inspire Massage, which offers massage and wellness programs for women of any age, they are putting a new face on what it means for people to connect with themselves and grow with their community.

Rita Hickman is the founder of Inspire and co-owner, along with Dan King, of INSIDE. She is a shiatsu massage specialist, holds national certification for therapeutic massage and bodywork and holds a master’s degree in elementary education, among other accomplishments. A former teacher, she transitioned to massage because of her interest in cultural medicine and desire to continue building a positive community and encouraging people to connect.

“Shiatsu takes all aspects of you and ties them together. It’s a great umbrella for all the holistic treatments,” says Hickman.

Inspire Massage is housed at INSIDE, which welcomes artists and holistic practitioners and has a strong focus on music. King, who has been there for two years, describes Inspire as “the seed that grew into INSIDE.” King, with a management background, has been dabbling in music since he was a teenager.

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in the 1990s and uses all these interests in his work at INSIDE. Their offerings are very broad, as is King’s taste in music. “I like everything from the Sex Pistols to the Supremes. If it sounds good to me, I like it.” Some of the more popular programs include drum circles, gong meditations and shamanism. They also offer kirtan chanting experiences, rock and pop performances, Feldenkrais, meditation, guided visualization, and specialty classes. One is titled Let’s Get Together and Talk About the Law of Attraction.

While INSIDE is a very flexible space and welcomes new practitioners, they don’t sell any retail products or promote any one practice or religion. “It’s a space where communities can come together under the umbrella of holistic arts.

It’s a space for people to grow. We are accepting of any belief or background,” says Hickman. They get much of their business through word of mouth from people that have attended a performance or taken a class and tell their friends about what a great time they had.

INSIDE is always looking for new practitioners, leaders, healers and teachers. “Practitioners come from all over. We have brought in people from Canada, Thailand and right here in the community. We want to make sure they’re a good fit for our clients and customers. Our community is interested in diversity and looking beyond them-

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selves and their minds,” says Hickman.

Because Hickman and King have a partnership, the space is very energetically balanced. “We balance each other’s strengths and challenges. It’s very energetically clean, not male or female dominated,” says Hickman. Most of the clients at Inspire are women, and it’s an even mix of men and women at INSIDE. Especially at INSIDE, Hickman sees older generations mentoring younger generations. “We want people to be able to be vulnerable. It’s important to get to all the underlying things.

Shiatsu, meditation and women-only classes can support that,” she says.

At more than 1,300 square feet, the space can house a variety of practices and workshops and is very adaptable. “We’re not locked into any one idea and are always looking to expand and grow,” says King. Besides classes and workshops, INSIDE and Inspire also offer tools and resources for healing. “We especially focus on body/ mind tools so people can help themselves. People come in needing to deal with grief, loneliness or stress. We can’t fix or change someone, but we can offer them the resources to do the work on their own. It’s pragmatic, but also somewhat spiritual. It’s very powerful to lead instead of instruct,” says King.

INSIDE has rental space available for private events and can assist with catering, set-up, promotion and logistics. They are always looking for people that have a vision to share, whether teaching a class, leading an energy circle, creating a support group or hosting a party. “This is a place that can transform you if you are ready and willing to grow. It’s a beautiful community,” says Hickman.

INSIDE and Inspire are located at 1241 Green St., in McHenry. For more information, call King at 815-575-7997, Hickman at 815-245-9673 or visit Inside-Inspire.com or InspireMassage. com. See ad on page 41 and in the Community Resource Guide.

Carrie Jackson is an Evanston-based writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings Chicago, and the chair of recruitment for the Chicago Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.

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Greencorps Youth Program Teaches Teens About Sustainability

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he Greencorps Youth Program (GCYP) summer employment program helps Chicago youths from 15 to 19 years old find career and service projects related to horticulture, urban forestry, ecological restoration and bicycle maintenance. Now in its third year, the One Summer Chicago partnership is providing summer programming for approximately 800 youth participants, bringing the total number to 2,300 so far.

Through the GCYP, Chicago public school students meet with instructors, mentors and community group leaders to engage teens in summer learning and meaningful work experiences. The program is designed to expose youth to sustainability in Chicago through handson experience, while also empowering them to explore career pathways and strengthen community connections.

Participants gain knowledge and experience in areas that include landscaping, urban agriculture, urban forestry, ecological restoration, bike safety, bike mechanics and bicycle advocacy and marketing. This year, each GCYP student is eligible to earn the City Cyclist and Urban Sustainability digital badges, which are designed to visually represent and reward their achievements. Any GCYP teen completing both badges will earn a bicycle at the conclusion of the program.

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Qigong Healing and Universal Oneness (Pt. 1)

Interview with Jeff Primack, Founder of the Qi Revolution Conference Interviewer Kathy Rivera Wallace is a TV talk show host who regularly interviews leading wellness experts. Jeff Primack is a Qigong teacher that studied with many Qi masters from all over the world and has taught 50,000+ people at live Qi Revolution conferences across the USA. Kathy Rivera Wallace: I attended the Qi Revolution conference before and was blown away seeing so many different types of people practicing together.

What makes learning Qigong in big groups more powerful and what do you think has allowed you to reach such a large audience?

Jeff Primack: Where two are more are gathered a unified Qi field exists.

Qigong breaks through people’s doubt with a tangible magnetic force. When a few thousand people practice Qigong in a convention center ballroom… the group energy from all the focused people make the Qi far stronger than what we can achieve alone. The most spiritually profound practices are breathing exercises that deliver a type of ‘euphoric high’ from the oxygen and energy absorption. Part of our success in sharing Qigong comes from the use of video-animation and specialized music allowing people to FEEL AND CONNECT TO QI POWERFULLY, which is the most important factor. Feeling 24

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Kathy Rivera Wallace: I found the Qi so life changing. Can you outline the overall essence of Qigong for newcomers?

Jeff Primack: The first goal of Qigong is to absorb EXTERNAL QI IN THE AIR we breathe and live inside of. Breathing techniques and graceful movements harness and absorb this energy directly.

Your PERSONAL ENERGY IS INTERNAL QI and this builds up quickly with practice and eventually “Overflows the Dan Tien”.

The most profound secret of Qigong is to raise energy up the spine to the pineal and pituitary gland. I’ve spent my life studying with different Qigong masters from all over the world and it’s fascinating to see, unlike professional athletes, that the oldest Qigong practitioners have the strongest abilities.

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Kathy Rivera Wallace: You’re currently teaching a Food-Healing class with a physician, Claudia Gabrielle, MD. How does the medical community respond to your teachings on using food to reverse specific diseases?

Jeff Primack: To be honest, when I first began teaching Food-Healing in 2005 there was less interest from physicians than now. Due to more scientific studies now backing the food-protocols I’ve shared the last 10 years, I have a lot more attention from doctors and have certified many in our Conquering Any Disease Food Healing system.

Dr. Claudia was deeply inspired by the Qi Revolution food component.

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Kathy Rivera Wallace: What about the Qi Revolution conference is the most exciting for people?

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promote concentration and attention, enhanced. There is also a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes.

On the cellular level, inactivity decreases nerve cell growth and neuronal connections in the areas of the brain responsible for memory, motor learning and problem solving. The Journal of Pediatrics has published research that shows an increase in cognitive and brain function in ADHD kids engaged in a physical activity program. According to University of Illinois researcher Charles Hillman, “The findings demonstrate a causal effect of a physical program on executive control and provide support for physical activity for improving childhood cognitive and brain health.” In other words, children (and adults) that maintain some degree of motion while studying retain more of what they learn.

A first step toward improvement is to make sure children in schools are getting regular physical activity during the day.

Another is to change the dynamic of the classrooms. Having a flexible environment allows chairs and tables to move and be rearranged, depending on the subject of study. There are companies such as V/S (vs.de) making active chairs that swivel, rock, lean back and move from side-to-side, allowing a child to tilt forward without hunching over in class. Parents can work with individual schools on their integration into daily use.

At home, parents can easily adapt and redesign the child’s homework and study environment to incorporate more motion-friendly furniture. In addition to the specialized chairs available, swivel and tilt office chairs, rocking chairs or other furniture can replace stiff-backed chairs. Tables with tiltable surfaces, such as drafting boards, can replace fixed tables and desks. To encourage learning retention, perhaps

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any classrooms and educational environments in the U.S. are in a rut—children are expected to sit completely still in a rigid chair in an assigned spot at a stationary desk. A child that fidgets, squiggles around, tips their chair back or rocks from side-to-side is considered to be exhibiting inappropriate learning behavior. However, research shows that such a child is actually showing a healthy and necessary learning pattern. Inactive, sedentary learning actually has a disconnecting effect on the mind. The lack of motion creates discomfort, which leads to fatigue and less productive learning.

On average, children 6 to 10 years old are able to sit still for five minutes; ages 11 to 15 up to 15 minutes; and 15 to 20 up to 25 minutes. A time-lapse video would show that no one is ever completely still. We all are in constant motion, shifting, turning, moving forward and backward and generally fidgeting. The movement creates better circulation, comfort and function. There is also a release of specific hormones that influence brain activity to allow better focus, concentration and attention span, as reflected in test scores increased by up to 40 percent as observed under controlled conditions.

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the best thing a parent can do at home is to relax and let go of the urge to stop their fidgeting. Allow the child to move, sit on the floor, twiddle a pen, swing their feet or otherwise maintain motion while studying. In the end, studies show the child will retain more of what they learn.

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start thinking about what to change. Just smile—and maybe even laugh out loud (for real, not just via text message). Infusing a little laughter and happiness into our cells can shift more than our mental state. It can slow down aging, change our mood and maybe even get rid of a wrinkle or two.

4. Throw a tantrum: Notice how our children can rage, whine, kick and scream, and then suddenly get distracted and be happy the next minute. Kids don’t dwell. They feel how they feel and then they move on. Allowing ourselves to yell, scream, stomp around the house and really let it out will free up space in our bodies to release stored emotional baggage, which is a leading causes of disease. So have a pouting party and move on, already.

5. Embrace the unknown:

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We can become a curious investigator into our inner workings and ways of operating. We may have wondered about something “interesting” that we do, like why we get triggered by certain people, situations or circumstances. “What is this telling me about myself?” we may ponder. By asking an open question, not necessarily needing an answer, we allow ourselves to open to the possibility of “seeing” beyond our current scope of reason. It is in the dark and scary space between the asking and the answering that the magic of our lives dwells.

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Life is often like being stuck on the commode. Overwhelmed by stress, we have to learn to relax and find the flow where there is no fluidity. Here are five tips (we can learn from our kids) to release the pressures of life’s everyday squeeze.

1. Jump in the puddles: When it rains and we feel drenched by longings, unmet desires, impossible realities and shattered dreams, we can shift our perspective and start jumping in some puddles. It just may be the water that opens us up to a new flow. Be open to the possibility of playing in the rain instead of running for cover.

2. Take a dance break: When we are in situations that we find uncomfortable, unpleasant or just plain miserable, we can put on a favorite song and move our body. This can literally shift our frequency by changing our physiology. Perhaps all we need is a change of tune and a little booty shake.

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Airplane glue, rubber cement, spray adhesive and epoxy all emit toxic fumes.

Instant glue (cyanoacrylate) likewise bonds fast to fingers; toxic, foul-smelling acetate (used in nail polish remover) is needed to remedy the situation.

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GREEN ARTS Tips for Finding Safe Eco-Supplies

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reative energy is contagious,” says Kim Harris, co-owner of Yucandu, a hands-on craft studio in Webster Groves, Missouri. As one client crafter commented, “Art is cheaper than therapy and a lot more fun.” It doubles the pleasure when we trust the nature of our supplies.

Arts and crafts stir the imagination, spur creativity and are relaxing. Yet, for some, allergies, chemical sensitivities and eco-consciousness can make choosing materials a challenge. Manufacturers are not required to list heavy metals, toxic preservatives or petroleum-based ingredients, even when they’re labeled “non-toxic”.

User- and environment-friendly alternatives may be difficult to locate, but are worth the effort. After working with paint, glue, chalk and modeling dough, children may lick their fingers and be reluctant to wash hands thoroughly. Retirees with newfound time for hobbies may also have weakened immune systems at risk to chemical exposure. Everyone benefits from minimizing exposure to toxins.

Papers

For greeting cards, scrapbooking or mixed media, paper provides background, texture, pattern and color.

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Tree-free paper uses agricultural residue or fibers from bananas, coffee and tobacco, and EcoPaper.com researchers anticipate similar future use of pineapples, oranges and palm hearts.

Labels can be misleading. White paper has been bleached. Processed chlorine-free (PCF) means no bleaching occurred during this incarnation of the paper. Totally chlorine-free (TCF) papers are as advertised. Paper is called recycled if it’s 100 percent postconsumer-recovered fiber—anything less is recycled content.

Glues

For most projects, purchased glues are more convenient, longer lasting and easier to use than homemade. White glue and white paste, called “library paste”, are best with porous items like wood, paper, plastic and cloth. It takes longer to dry and needs to be held in place, but there are no fumes.

“Jewelry is wearable art, so for mine, I primarily use water-based, nontoxic glues and sealers that simply wash off my hands,” advises Nancy Kanter, owner and designer of Sparkling Vine Design, in Thousand Oaks, California.

Examples include Elmer’s Washable and Mod Podge.

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Water-based tempera paint is easy to use; Chroma brand tempera removes some of the hazardous ingredients.

“I use water-based, non-toxic acrylic paints and wine to paint recycled wine corks for my designs,” says Kanter. “This avoids harsh fumes and chemicals.”

Note that acrylic paint can contain ammonia or formaldehyde. Oil paint produces fumes and requires turpentine, a petroleum-based product, to clean brushes. Aerosol spray paint is easily inhaled unless protective equipment is used.

Markers and Crayons

“Give kids great supplies and they’ll make great art,” maintains Harris.

“They’ll also be respectful of how much they use.”

Go for unscented, water-based markers, especially for younger children that are as apt to draw on themselves as on paper. Soy crayons are made from sustainable soybean oil, while retaining bright colors. Dustless chalk is preferred by some. Colored eco-pencils are another option.

Beware of conventional dry erase markers, which contain the neurotoxin xylene; permanent markers emit fumes.

Wax crayons are made with paraffin, a petroleum-based product.

Yarn and Other Fibers

For knit or crochet projects, choose recycled silk and cotton or bamboo, soy silk from tofu byproducts, or natural, sustainable corn silk. Sheep’s wool, organic cotton or alpaca fibers, raw or hand-dyed with natural colors, are environmentally friendly.

Rayon is recycled wood pulp treated with caustic soda, ammonia, acetone and sulfuric acid. Nylon, made from petroleum products, may have a harmful finish.

More Materials

Canvas is typically stretched on birch framing, a sustainable wood. Look for unbleached, organic cotton canvas

If paint, glue, chalk or markers have a strong odor or the label says, “Use in a well-ventilated area,” it’s toxic. without primer. Runoff from an organic cotton field doesn’t pollute waterways.

Experiment with homemade modeling clay. Many tutorials and photos are available online. Commercial modeling clay contains wheat flour, which can cause a reaction for the gluten-sensitive.

For papier-mâché projects, recycle newsprint and use white glue, thinned with water. Premade, packaged versions may contain asbestos fibers. Eco-beads with safe finishes vary from nuts and seeds to glass and stone. For grownups that like to create their own beads, realize that polymer clays contain vinyl/PVC.

In making artistic expression safe, being conscious of the materials used is paramount.

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ENLIGHTENED PARENTING Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids

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more influence on them.”

Noting that sometimes children feel like their parents love them, but don’t necessarily like them, Martin emphasizes finding ways to identify with their interests. “I love cars, and my dad Establishing Values used to invite me on test Shelly Lefkoe, co-author My dad always drives when I was a kid. of Chicken Soup for the told me it was my Both of my parents took Soul: Guide to Effective Parenting, believes that school, my choice, time to connect with children learn what we me, which had a huge my grades, my life. impact on our relationmodel as important values. She tells her daughIt made me want to ship.” ters they should treat her Christine Carter, take responsibility. Ph.D., a sociologist with dignity and respect both because she’s their with the University of ~Casey Martin mother and, “That’s how California Greater Good Science Center, recognizes the imporyou treat people and that’s how I treat tance of talking explicitly about values. them.” Honesty is also a high priority in When we see kids doing something we their household.

Minneapolis college student Casey value, ask them how it made them feel, she advises. “Teens don’t necessarily Martin often joins his father, Kirk, in know that their parents value character presenting Calm Parenting workshops over grades,” Carter says, “particularly for parents, teachers and students if parents tend to monitor grades more around the country. In growing up, he’s than aspects of a child’s character. What seen firsthand, “If you have a connecdo you talk about more—their achievetion with your kids, you can have a lot ueled by unconditional love, parenting with presence embraces all potential connections between parents and their children.

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ments or their character? If it’s the former, consider that you unintentionally might be sending the wrong message.”

Hummingbird Parenting

Overprotection of children by what’s termed helicopter parenting, can cause a disabling sense of entitlement where kids begin to believe, possibly unconsciously, that they are entitled to a difficulty-free life, Carter observes. “There’s an epidemic of cheating because students don’t want to try hard, and they expect to be rescued,” she says.

“Although it’s terrifying to let our kids fail, when we don’t let them experience difficulty, they see mistakes as being so awful they must be avoided at any cost. To gain mastery in any arena, we must challenge ourselves, even if that means making mistakes.”

“We lose sight that we’re not raising children, we’re raising adults,” says Malibu, California, marriage, family and child therapist Susan Stiffelman, author of Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids. “Empower them to cope with ups and downs. Help them know and trust themselves by not legislating their opinions and by allowing them to experiment.”

Children often struggle with transitions, especially when things don’t go as planned. Martin recommends, “When kids throw tantrums or argue to get out of a challenging situation that’s causing them anxiety, help them work through it.

Tell them that you know they’re feeling anxious, that you’ve felt that way before, too, and then help by giving them something specific to do or focus on.”

Independent outdoor play has been proven to help kids learn to exert self-control. America’s children aren’t allowed to roam freely outside to experience nature as previous generations did. In Last Child in the Woods, author Richard Louv cautions against being limited by modern factors such as restrictive subdivision covenants and media-induced fear. “There are risks outdoors, but there are huge psychological, physical and spiritual risks in raising future generations under protective house arrest,” he says.

Louv prefers what’s called a hummingbird approach: “Hummingbird parents don’t hover over their kids with

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nature flash cards; they If you can’t explain something they shouldn’t stand back and make be doing, she recomsomething to a space for exploration and mends (with children problem solving through as young as 5) asking 5-year-old, you independent play, while them, “What are the don’t really remaining nearby, ready consequences of your to zoom in at a moment’s actions? Do you want to understand it; notice if safety becomes live with them? Your goal they make you an issue.” with this conversation

Armin Brott, host of should be that your child think about San Francisco’s Positive walks away feeling like what you know.

Parenting radio prothey made a mistake, but gram, reminds parents it was a great learning ~Armin Brott to increase opportuniopportunity.” ties for independence as As kids mature and youngsters grow. “Test a child’s ability are faced with potentially dangerto handle more freedom by providous scenarios, “You don’t want them ing the opportunity to prove that they worrying about what their friends will can. If they succeed, it’s a confidence think; you want them thinking about builder. If not, it allows them to see for the consequences,” says Lefkoe. themselves that they’re not ready yet.”

Navigating the Teen Years

Disciplined Communication The intense journey of adolescence is about discovering oneself and how to The first eight years of a child’s life are reach full potential. Carter says, “I had to the most formative, effecting personal constantly remind myself that this is their beliefs that will shape the adult that journey, not mine, and that it’s going to they’ll become, including impediments sometimes be dark and difficult.” to fruitful self-expression. A healthy

“The more power you give kids, the conversational relationship can foster less they feel the need to test the uniconnection and security while respectfully teaching children right from wrong. verse,” says Lefkoe, who reminds parents that while it’s relatively easy to control

Lefkoe suggests managing payoung children, rebellious teenagers are rental expectations while considering harder to handle when they feel they what serves the child best in the mohave something to prove to an overbearment. When a child tries to tell Mom ing parent. Offering calculated risk-taking something when she’s distracted, the opportunities that don’t involve drugs and child may conclude that what they say alcohol is beneficial in the teen years. is unimportant. Instead, the mother “You want them to know how to handle can acknowledge the importance of what the child has to say and how she looks forward to listening once she’s freed up before eventually giving the child her full attention.

The Body Book for Boys

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by Rebecca Paley, Grace Norwich for kids. Stiffelman says, “Allow them to and Jonathan Mar speak the truth without being corrected or shamed. If they tell you they’d like The Care and Keeping of You: to do something you don’t approve of, the Body Book for Younger Girls resist the urge to react with immediby Valorie Schaefer ate advice and talk to them about their The Care and Keeping of You 2: decision-making process. Be present The Body Book for Older Girls enough for them to let them hear themby Cara Natterson selves think out loud.”

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freedom and be responsible once they are on their own,” she says.

“When I got my driver’s license, I always came home before curfew,” says Martin. “I learned that if I could control myself, my parents didn’t feel the need to control me, which gave me a ton of power in my life.”

Brott observes that as the parenting role changes, “We can offer to help, but it’s equally important to learn to let go and admire the young adults they’re becoming.”

Teens desperately want to not feel like a kid, adds Stiffelman. “They may tell you to back off, but stay present and engaged—like wallpaper. The more you ask their opinion or invite them to teach you something, the more they’ll feel your support.”

With sex education, the authors of The New Puberty, Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Louise Greenspan and Adolescent Psychologist Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., emphasize the importance of being approachable from a young age, so kids naturally turn to their parents when sensitive questions arise.

“It shouldn’t be about having ‘the talk’; it’s about maintaining an ongoing conversation,” says Greenspan. “Body odor is a good starting point in talking about body issues because it’s not intimidating and can be comfortably addressed by either parent.” Avoid rushing into subjects they’re not ready for by focusing on answering the questions that are posed, while offering a glimpse into the near future.

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by Christine Carter

Deardorff says, “Pubertal changes happen over time, so be patient. Parents have a lot of anxiety and anticipation about puberty. When you start to see the first signs, you don’t have to communicate everything all at once.”

Consider throwing a puberty party or a health workshop for a son or daughter and their friends. Invite a parent that is comfortable with the subject matter— a nurse, physician or teacher—to get the conversation started. “Fight the urge to emotionally or physically withdraw,” counsels Deardorff. “Sharing activities is a form of communication, too.”

Kids as Teachers

“By paying attention, we can learn a lot of skills from our kids,” says Brott.

Generally, youngsters have a greater tolerance for other people’s mistakes and opinions than adults, and tend to be more laid back. They regularly teach spiritual lessons about giving and receiving love and happiness in ways we never imagined.

Through all the inevitable challenges, Stiffelman notes, “When parenting with presence, we orient ourselves with whatever good, bad or difficult moment is unfolding and bring more of our self—our heart, consciousness, understanding and compassion—to hold steady as the seas get rocky. Children offer us opportunities to confront the dark and dusty corners of our minds and hearts, creating conditions to call forth the kind of learning that can liberate us from old paradigms.”

It all allows us to lead more expansive and fulfilling lives as we open ourselves to more of the love, learning and joy that the adventure of parenting can bring. When we embrace the healing and transformation that is being offered through parenting with presence, the rewards can be limitless.

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e all know the importance of taking care of our bodies, spending hours or even years on body wellness, perhaps by eating fresh and healthy foods and incorporating fitness and yoga into our lives.

All of these are excellent for physical equilibrium, yet we probably have not spent as much time on brain wellness, the system that runs everything in our bodies.

Each year, the brain’s neuronal pathways change, and limitations often form in these pathways when we are involved in a car accident or other mishap, leading to memory loss and even physical illness. If we have had such a trauma, it is likely that our brain’s communication pathways may require support. Otherwise, we may experience fatigue, depression, anxiety, fear, loss of sleep and more symptoms of brain imbalance over time.

Brainwave entrainment refers to the brain’s electrical response to rhythmic sensory stimulation such as pulses of sound or light. The phenomenon was discovered around 200 A.D. by the Greek scientist Ptolemy, who

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philosophized about the mental effects of sunlight generated by a spinning wheel. In 1665, Dutch scientist Christian Huygens recorded the first instance of controlled entrainment.

The range of brainwaves includes beta (awake, thinking); delta (deep

meditative); theta (sleeping); alpha (alert, relaxed); gamma (conscious awareness in stillness); and the newly proposed Schumann Resonance (Earth electromagnetic peaks corresponding to alpha/theta). Brainwave wellness has become a hot topic, and due to our social structure, most of our time is spent in the beta wave state. Our brains are designed to use all the different wave frequencies within each 24-hour period, and is has been proposed by some people that too much beta frequency creates “heat” for the brain, making it difficult to experience joy.

There are many ways to develop brainwave wellness, because the brain responds to sound and light input from our sensory organs. LED light therapy is claimed to be an excellent way to awaken neural pathways, typically using powerful, flickering lights to open up and activate the pineal gland, the “third eye” or “ajna chakra”, providing new neural pathways to stimulate a peaceful feeling of calm in our body. A healthy pineal gland connects us to the root of our soul wisdom in a harmonious natural and powerful way. This has been said to “bring us into balance with our own physiology.” The body knows how to respond to the light patterns, and a relaxation is automatically felt when brain wellness occurs. It is also recommended by proponents to support anti-aging.

Brain Wellness Experiments In 2014, Maytawee interviewed a Tibetan monk/nun that is a master of sun gazing, considered by some to be nature’s brain entrainment. Here are a few steps to achieve brainwave wellness without LED light therapy. n Every hour in your day, stop and take a conscious breath while moving your attention to your body. Do this until you feel some relaxation. You have just switched from a beta brainwave to a delta brainwave. n Take a walk in nature, smell the air, look at the trees and flowers and enjoy the sounds. You are now connected to the Schumann waves, a wonderful practice for feeling grounded.

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n Once a day, sing along to some music that makes you happy. You have awakened your alpha brainwaves, which are excellent for creativity. n Rest in a still, quiet room and place a cool towel on your head, covering your eyes. Begin to follow your breath in and out, feeling your body expand and contract and dropping deeper into the rest state. You are now rejuvenating in the gamma wave state.

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Kids like simple, elemental tastes and embrace the magic of the three-ingredient approach to cooking. ~Rozanne Gold, Eat Fresh Food: Awesome Recipes for Teen Chefs

KID COOKERY

They Love Healthy Food They Make Themselves

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n less than a generation, childhood obesity has risen substantially, most notably in the United States, according to the article “Child and Adolescent Obesity: Part of a Bigger Picture,” in a recent issue of The Lancet. The authors attest that modern culture’s promotion of junk food encourages weight gain and can exacerbate risk factors for chronic disease in our kids.

When concerned parents have a picky child bent on eating only French fries, they could enroll them in healthy cooking classes that offer tastings and related hands-on experiences for youths from preschoolers through teens. Here, children are encouraged to try more foods, eat healthier and learn about meal preparation, plus sharpen some math, geography and social skills.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Leah Smith, the mother of two elementary school children, founded Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas, in 2011. She offers classes for chefs (ages 3 to 6), junior chefs (5 to 11) and senior chefs (11 to 14). Kids learn how to make dishes such as yogurt parfait popsicles with healthy grains clusters or roasted 36

tomato soup with homemade croutons.

“I’m a firm believer that teaching kids about which foods are good for us, and why, will positively influence their lifelong eating habits,” says Smith. “Start right, stay right.”

Elena Marre, also the mother of two elementary school children, faced the challenge of a picky eater in her family. In 2007, she started The Kids’ Table, in Chicago, and solved her own problem along the way. Says Marre, “It’s amazing how often I hear a child complain about not liking red peppers, dark leafy greens or onions at the beginning of a class. It’s so rewarding when that same child is devouring a dish made with those three ingredients at the end.”

Healthy kids cooking classes provide a fresh way to combat poverty, according to the Children’s Aid Society, in New York City. The group started Go!Chefs in 2006 at community schools and centers throughout the city and knows how to make it fun with Iron Chef-style competitions.

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the candy the first time, 57 percent of students in the Go!Kids health and fitness program chose the apple the second time, compared to 33 percent in the control group,” says Stefania Patinella, director of the society’s food and nutrition programs.

In Minnesota’s Twin Cities region, “We do a lot of outreach with Head Start, community schools and organizations like scout troops,” says Chef Ani Loizzo, Whole Foods Market’s culinary instructor at the Whole Kids Club Kitchen Camp, in Lake Calhoun. “We have many kids that know about organic and biodynamic farming and we talk about that in class.

We might focus on a healthy ingredient like tomatoes in a one-hour class or explore the culture of Greece or Mexico through food in a longer session.”

Loizzo loves the natural curiosity that kids bring to cooking classes.

“Sparking an interest in exploring ingredients and flavors can also lead to learning how to grow a garden and interest in the environment,” she says.

For children in areas where such cooking classes aren’t yet offered, there are still fun ways to involve them in healthy meal preparation. Maggie LaBarbera of San Mateo, California, started her Web-based company NourishInteractive.com in 2005 after witnessing the harmful effects of teenage obesity when she was an intensive care nurse. It offers educational articles for parents and free downloadable activities that engage children with healthy foods.

“Every positive change, no matter how small, is a step to creating a healthier child,” says LaBarbera. “Together, we can give children the knowledge, facts and skills to develop healthy habits for a lifetime.”

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Starter Recipes for Kids

Yogurt Parfait Ice Pops with Healthy Grains Clusters Yields: 4 servings

4 ice pop molds 1 cup granola (use non-GMO, gluten-free Kind bars) in small pieces 1 cup organic fresh fruit such as raspberries, kiwi, mango and strawberries cut into small pieces 2 (6-oz) cartons organic dairy or non-dairy yogurt

Put dates into a medium bowl, cover with lukewarm purified water and set aside to soak for 10 minutes. Drain dates and reserve soaking liquid. In a food processor, purée dates with 3 to 4 tablespoons of the soaking liquid, honey, oil, vanilla and cinnamon until smooth. (Discard the remaining liquid.) Add bananas and purée again until almost smooth.

Transfer to a stainless steel bowl and stir in peanuts and cacao nibs. Cover and freeze, stirring occasionally, until almost solid—4 to 6 hours. Let ice cream soften a bit at room temperature before serving.

Adapted from a recipe by Leah Smith for Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas

Raw Banana Ice Cream Yields: about 1 quart

20 pitted dates, roughly chopped 2 Tbsp raw honey 2 Tbsp extra-virgin coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 /8 tsp ground cinnamon 4 cups sliced very ripe organic bananas ½ cup raw peanuts, coarsely chopped, optional 2 Tbsp cacao nibs

Cheesy Lasagna Rolls Yields: 4 to 6 servings

Adapted from a recipe from Whole Foods Market, Lake Calhoun, Minnesota

photo by Stephen Blancett

Layer ingredients in each ice pop mold like a parfait. Put a sprinkle of granola in first, and then layer yogurt and fresh cut fruit. Add another spoonful of granola to top it all off and freeze the pops for at least 4 to 6 hours.

Nut Butter Granola Bars Yields: 8 bars

2¼ cups rolled oats ¼ cup shredded coconut (without added sugar) ½ cup applesauce 1 /3 cup nut butter (almond or peanut) ¼ tsp baking soda ½ cup raw honey or maple syrup 1 Tbsp milk or almond milk 3 Tbsp chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 350° F. Mix all dry ingredients in one bowl. Mix wet ingredients into a separate bowl; it may help to heat the nut butter a little first.

Combine the wet and dry contents.

Adapted from a recipe by Kensey Goebel for Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas

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ere’s a sampling of healthy snack food recipes that kids love to make—and eat—in class and at home.

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Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with parchment paper. Bake for about 25 minutes.

Let them cool completely before cutting. Store in a plastic container separated by parchment paper. They should keep for about two weeks and may be refrigerated.

Sea salt ½ lb (8 to 10) uncooked lasagna noodles Organic olive or coconut oil 1 cup ricotta cheese 1½ cups prepared marinara sauce 1½ cups packed baby spinach ½ cup shredded mozzarella Preheat oven to 400° F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add noodles and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well and gently transfer to a clean surface.

Oil the inside of a small roasting pan or casserole dish and set it aside. Working with one noodle at a time, spread with about 2 tablespoons each of the ricotta and marinara, then top with spinach.

Starting at one end, roll up the noodle snugly, and then arrange it in the pan either seam-side down or with the rolls close enough to hold each other closed.

Pour the remaining marinara over assembled rolls, sprinkle with mozzarella and bake until golden and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Adapted from a recipe from Whole Foods Market

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cook them on Himalayan salt. The salt will get into the seafood during the cooking process, yielding a meal that tastes fresh from the sea.

Salt slabs work hot or cold

Grilling and Cooking on

Himalayan Salt Slabs Five Tips to Becoming a Gourmet

by Isabella Samovsky

Himalayan salt slabs are great for turning a basic appetizer into an unforgettable experience. After all, why use a plain old serving tray when we can serve things on a dramatic-looking salt platter? Himalayan salt slabs are good for more than just displaying tasty treats, they make cooking more fun and help the finished product taste even better.

Here’s what we need to know before we start cooking.

This method will impart a salty seasoning

Cooking on Himalayan salt is a great way to inject more flavor into foods because some of the salt will naturally rub off onto whatever is cooking. Just be careful, though, as we don’t want to get too much salt onto the food. If foods are moist—like steaks and vegetables— cut them thinly before placing them on a Himalayan salt slab. That way, they can cook quickly, before they have a chance to suck up too much salt.

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Tap into the power of oil

If the food simply can’t be sliced and we still want to cook it on Himalayan salt, oil will be our new best friend.

Pouring a thin layer onto the Himalayan salt slab first will create a buffer between the food and the salt. As an added benefit, the oil will make the salt platters easier to clean later.

It’s perfect for seafood

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A good Himalayan salt slab will be able to withstand sitting on top of the grill or gas range. If using an electric grill, place a wok ring or something similar underneath the salt so that it doesn’t sit directly on the burner. These slabs are just as effective when used in the freezer—they’ll provide a quick and easy way to freeze homemade ice cream, and the presentation will be far more dramatic than anything other method.

For a great presentation, place raw vegetables, sushi or other appetizers onto a Himalayan salt slab that’s been chilled in the fridge. Because these slabs can retain a chill for several hours, they’re perfect for serving up things that need to be cold to be good.

Platters need to be heated slowly upon first use

Whether on the grill or the stove, Himalayan salt platters need to be heated gradually so that they don’t crack. Yes, this means cooking on Himalayan salt takes a little longer at first, but the yummy finished product is well worth it.

Isabella Samovsky is the founder and owner of SoWell/Solay Wellness, 4819 Main St., in Skokie, which carries a complete line of Himalayan salt products and fair trade cookware and maintains a therapeutic salt room for health and relaxation. For more information, call 847-676-5571 or visit SolayWellness.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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Tips for Good Prenatal Health

The Importance of Monitoring Health Before Conception

by Silvia Panitch

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he nutrition and lifestyle that women adopt long before considering pregnancy will have a major impact on their babies and generations to come. Due to the rise of diabetes, hypertension and obesity all over the world, our descendants might not live as long as their parents did. One in 10 Americans has diabetes, but that number is even more sobering when we consider pre-diabetes.

We know that many chronic diseases start in the womb, so maternal over- or under-nutrition, infections, smoking, stress and hormonal imbalances force the fetus to adapt, and those adaptations can lead into chronic illness in adult life. More women are entering pregnancy overweight or obese, which can lead to gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, preterm birth, cesarean sections, birth defects and chronic diseases in their children.

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of average weight. Babies of quite large birth weight are also more likely to develop diabetes.

The field of preconception medicine is growing because we have become aware of the impact that health choices of mothers and fathers make will have on their offspring. The emerging field of genomics (the genes we have) and epigenomics (factors that can affect our genes) will allow us to make even more specific recommendations about nutrition.

Many companies offer gene testing either via medical offices or online that can help us know our life story. Some genes that are not functioning well can have a huge impact on the mother and baby’s health, so this information can empower them to make the right nutritional choices.

Some gene tests (MTHFR, MTRR, CBS, COMT, MTR, TCN2, FUT2) can give women the opportunity to make the necessary adjustments even before considering pregnancy. If certain genes are not functioning properly (SNP),

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Find nutritional deficiencies long before considering pregnancy.

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Maintain a healthy body weight and practice good dental hygiene.

Eliminate as much stress as possible, as well as toxins from cosmetics, personal care products and cleaning supplies.

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Avoid simple sugars (better complex carbohydrates), artificial colors, preservatives, flavorings, alcohol, smoking, caffeine and prescription medications (unless necessary), conventional produce (use organic) and fish that contain mercury (shellfish, tilefish, shark, swordfish, mackerel).

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Use omega-3, -6, and -9, especially DHA (omega 3), activated B vitamins multiple minerals (magnesium, zinc, calcium, iron, phosphorus, selenium, iodine, and copper), making sure they are in your prenatal diet or may be taken separately and organic protein sources.

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Vitamin D levels should be 60 to 80 ng/ml.

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Use probiotics (good bacteria), as that will improve baby’s gut flora.

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More than anything, enjoy the journey.

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3. Change to a shampoo and conditioner with added UV protection from sunflower oil, as well as adopting a leave-in conditioner to can take on the go.

4. Wear a hat or a scarf to protect hair and scalp. Damaged scalp can leave hair inadequately nourished for months.

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Are You Present in Your Life?

Panache Desai on Banishing Busyness and Stressing to Start Living

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anache Desai is a contemporary spiritual teacher and inspirational visionary whose message of love and selfacceptance has drawn thousands of people from around the world to his seminars and workshops. Not aligned with any religious or spiritual tradition, he empowers people to free themselves of pain, suffering, sadness and self-limiting beliefs.

Born and raised in London, England, Panache spent his childhood immersed in an atmosphere of prayer and worship and has committed his life to being a vibrational catalyst empowering humanity in the deepest states of connection and awareness and helping people everywhere to directly experience divine consciousness for themselves.

He serves on faculty at Omega Institute Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and was a recent featured speaker at the United Nations Enlightenment Society, Healing with the Masters, I CAN DO IT!, Celebrate Your Life and the Sun 42

Valley Wellness Festival. His first book, Discovering Your Soul Signature: A 33-Day Path to Purpose, Passion and Joy, is now available online and in selected bookstores.

Panache offers these thoughts to Natural Awakenings Chicago readers to help us become more present in our daily lives.

“Your kids have piano, soccer, football, tutoring. You’re working 45 hours (and then some) a week. Your friends want you at their dinner party. You’re chairing a charity function.

You’re now caring for your parents, managing doctors’ appointments and finances. The car needs repair. And, by the way, taxes are due.

“Everywhere we turn, we hear that it’s time to unplug, take a breather and chill out. We may even take that advice.

But vacations seem to fly by, ‘me’ time falls by the wayside, and our attempts to meditate, pray or practice stillness go right out the window. We’re always ‘putting out fires’, or ‘totally swamped’. We think we can make success, love even happiness happen. But are you willing to consider that it may be our busyness that’s keeping us from real joy and peace?

“Are you caught in the frenetic spin cycle of doing?

Constantly anxious, physically exhausted, emotionally depleted? Is your hectic schedule hindering your job performance, your children, your love life, your friendships or most importantly, your own personal health and well-being? If so, you need to ask yourself, ‘Do I feel present in my own life?’

“Chronic busyness can take a serious toll on us. When we’re over-scheduled, we think it’s our job to control or force events, instead of letting things unfold with grace. We treat other people as if they’re simply check marks on a to-do list. And most importantly, we become detached from our divine selves.

“Our addiction to busyness actually stems from fear.

We’re afraid we’ll miss out on something, be thought of as unproductive, selfish, lazy, a bad parent, not good enough, or in a world that’s more connected than ever, ironically disconnected and left behind. We’re afraid of how others will perceive us, or in our stillness, be forced to confront our regret, guilt and shame.

“Here’s the truth—we may remain perpetually on the go to avoid our feelings of unworthiness. If we keep ourselves incredibly busy with the little stuff, we can put off thinking about

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our marital troubles, our child’s failing grades or the high-stakes work project looming on the horizon. Our busyness gives us an excuse to avoid showing up fully in any situation and escape the responsibility of being our authentic selves, living our soul signature.

“The divine dwells in every single part of your experience—even your busyness. You have access to everything you need in each moment. Stop the running, the scrambling and the worry.

Just breathe. Take time to be in the present moment each and every day. Even mundane tasks can be performed with mindfulness. Cook dinner with presence. Change the litter box with presence. Fill your gas tank with presence.

As little as three minutes of silence a day can consciously anchor you and restore your state of connection with yourself.

When you allow space for soulfulness, you are present in every moment and make your life a living meditation. Let go, be present, and let your beautiful life flow. There’s no rush. You’ve got all time in the world.”

At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents. ~Jane D. Hull

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Speaking with Strangers The Simple Pleasures of Connecting

by Violet Decker

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echnology tends to isolate us from others, but science points to the real value in reaching out. On average, we come into contact with more than 100 people a day, but often may not make any real connection with them.

On a typical college campus, it’s rare to see a student not plugged in while walking from class to class. Saying “Hi” to an acquaintance or complimenting someone in passing is nearly impossible. These little day-to-day interactions could provide a steady source of simple pleasures for all if we regularly made the most of such opportunities.

Part of the reason we intentionally isolate ourselves might be the false belief that we’ll be happier by doing so, according to a recent University of Chicago study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. When subway riders were asked how they thought they would feel if they spoke to a stranger, nearly all of them predicted that the ride would be “less pleasant” than if they kept to themselves. After the ride, however, the results were unanimous: Those that spoke to another person reported having a more positive experience than those that sat in silence.

Parents teach children not to talk to strangers, but as adults, we miss a lot if we don’t. Even small talk can make a big difference in the quality of our day.

It’s easy to try it to see if we don’t end up with a smile on our face.

It’s ironic that young people spend hours each day on social networking sites, texting others and making plans with friends so they won’t sit alone at night, yet are getting worse at making such connections face-to-face. Even seated at the same table, conversational eye contact is becoming a lost art, another casualty of technology.

Talking with others correlates with better communication skills, too. A 20-year study from Stanford University concluded that its most successful MBA graduates were those that showed the highest interests and skills in talking with others.

So, instead of shying away from chatting with a fellow commuter or asking a cashier how her day is going, say “Hello.” It’s bound to make everyone’s day better.

Violet Decker is a freelance writer in New York City. Connect at VDecker95@ gmail.com.

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Animal Talk They Have Lots to Say If We’d Only Listen

by Sandra Murphy

Some people talk to animals. Not many listen, though. That’s the problem. ~A. A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh

Brave New World In less than 10 years, we’ll see a universal translator for communicating with dogs and cats, predicts Con Slobodchikoff, Ph.D., professor emeritus of biological sciences at Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff. Just like language apps change, for example, a French phrase into English, the device would translate barks into “Put on Animal Planet,” or meows to “Feed me tuna.” Computers will foster better understanding between humans and animals.

David Roberts, a computer science assistant professor, and his team at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, have received a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a collar to send wireless instructions to dogs via vibrations. Multiple sensors return information about the dog’s heart rate and more, which is especially helpful for service dogs taught not to show stress or distress.

Even without such technology, we can all enjoy improved relationships with animals, domestic and wild, by learning to listen. Veterinarian Linda Bender, an animal advocate in Charleston, South Carolina, and author of Animal Wisdom, says, “We all have the ability to understand animals.

It gets trained out of us around age 7. It’s not about doing, it’s about being, a connection through the heart.” Meditation quiets the mind from daily concerns, allowing us to stay open, listen and be aware.

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Everyday Examples Author Frances Hodgson Burnett captures the essence of this childlike sensibility in A Little Princess: “How it is that animals understand things I do not know, but it is certain that they do understand. Perhaps there is a language which is not made of words and everything understands it. Perhaps there is a soul hidden in everything and it can always speak, without even making a sound, to another soul.”

In Portland, Oregon, intuitive Melissa Mattern relates examples supporting Burnett’s premise from her own experiences. “My newest cat, Rocket, beat up my other cats and ran amok. Nothing helped until I took a class in animal communication.” She asked her other cats what to do.

“They were clear that I should have consulted them before bringing Rocket into the house,” she says. “I asked Rocket if he would like another home and the picture of a chef’s hat popped into my mind. When we found the perfect home for Rocket, the man was a chef whose only other pet is a turtle that lets Rocket sleep with him. Everyone is happy with the results.”

Charli, a 14-year-old pointer, travels the world with her family. Her owner, Cynthia Bowman, shares one of her favorite stories: “As we planned our move to Spain, Charli got ill. I explained, ‘We want you to go too, but if you can’t, tell me.’ A picture of a smoked ham popped into my head. I didn’t understand, but Charli got well and went along,” she says. “In our new Gipuzkoa neighborhood, a deli sells hams, just like I pictured. I can’t explain how Charli knew.” It becomes a matter of trust. “Thoughts or mind pictures can be easy to dismiss or mistrust as imagination,” she comments.

“Every species has something they do best. With humans, it’s problem solving and advanced thinking.

We’ve separated ourselves from nature. We need to remember we’re all interconnected,” Bender says. “When we learn to tune into ourselves, be heart-centric and radiate compassionate energy, it makes us irresistible to other creatures.”

Exotic Tales Wild animals communicate with David Llewellyn. As a writer of outdoor/nature blogs, he’s traveled full time in a 30-foot RV since 2002. “They don’t understand words, but go by what’s in your soul. I’ve picked berries with black bears and met a mountain lion and her two cubs along a trail without ever being harmed,” he says. “Often, hikers are told, ‘Make yourself look big and scream.’ I say ‘Hello,’ comment on the day and thank them for letting me share their space.” Staying calm is vital.

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Communication and understanding among human, domestic and wild animals not only makes life more interesting, it can save lives.

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Real Love: Mindfulness Allows You to Reach into Your Heart – Aug 1-2. 9:30am-4:30pm. During this 2-day retreat, Salzberg, the bestselling author of Loving Kindness and Real Happiness, will lead participants with humor and gentleness into states that open the limited definitions of love. With core mindfulness and loving kindness techniques, and other meditation exercises, Salzberg will guide participants through the process of seeing though layers of habit to find a truer meaning of love for self, loved ones, and for all beings everywhere. $295.

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NDEs & OBEs – 6:30-9pm. Experience complete release of grief. Success guaranteed. $30, 2CEs. Beyond Wellness, 16345 Harlem Ave, Tinley Park.

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Raydiant Pathways to a Raydiant Life – Aug 3 & Aug 8. 7:30-9pm. Experience Raydiant Pathways, an interactive visual technology using light, color, and geometry, to connect with the truth and power of your higher Raydiant Self. Explore the essentials for creating fulfillment and how you can use Raydiant Pathways to release limiting beliefs, stop selfsabotaging behavior, and achieve higher function in any area of your life in minutes. Led by Peter Kime, creator of Raydiant Pathways. Complementary with RSVP, $10/door. Raydiant Day Center for Raydiant Life Fitness, 1400 Greenleaf St, Evanston.

847-869-6477. Register: RaydiantDay.com.

Fast Track Group Release Workshop AND Dance Mandala Workshop – 10am-2-pm/7-8:30pm. With Maytawee. Inner Balance, 350 Pfingsten Rd, Northbrook. For more info, times & RSVP: 847-224-0244.

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Cheryl Niemo and the Down Home Boys – 7-9pm.

We are pleased have Cheryl Niemo & The Down Home Boys return to INSIDE. What a great time we had at their last performance here. There is no need to tag this group style for what is truly an eclectic mix of songs. $10 suggested donation. INSIDE, 1241 N Green St, McHenry. 815-245-9673.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 Organic Facials – All day. $40 for 60 minutes (save $20). So Well/Solay, 4819 Main St, Skokie.

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“No Experience Necessary” Watercolor Painting – 10am. Instructor: Kathleen Beening. Class focuses on combining your inner creative Goddess with techniques such as wet-into-wet, dry brush and working with the color wheel. You will be proud to display your finished painting by the end of class.

Instructor available after class for private chakra and intuitive sessions. $50 includes all materials.

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.

Satsang with Maytawee and Kirtan with Inner Balance – 1-3pm. Inner Balance, 350 Pfingsten Rd, Northbrook. For more info, times & RSVP: 847-224-0244.

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Class for the Kids: Canvas Bag Painting With Real Fruit Stamps – 4:30-5:30pm. Use real watermelons and oranges as stamps in this fun painting craft. Each child gets their own painted canvas tote bag to take home. Perfect for using in the garden or for school lunches. This is a drop-off class, so you can get your shopping done while the kids enjoy class. Ages 4-11 years. $5/child. Registration required: 847-585-5800. Whole Foods Market Schaumburg, 750 N Martingale Rd, Schaumburg.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 SoulCollage Workshop – 10am. Instructor: Dr. Lindsey. Have you ever wanted to see your thoughts spring to life in a beautiful and artistic way? SoulCollage is a creative practice that can gently guide you into learning about your own psyche through the use of collaged pictures. It can help you focus, reduce stress, find your inner truth and find answers to your questions. Instructor available after class for private spiritual and intuitive sessions. $25 includes all material. 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.

Free Diabetes Event – Aug 4 &18. 6:30pm, check in 6:15pm. Review information from the recent Reversing Diabetes World Summit 2014, from the world’s 40+ most well respected doctors, nutritionists, dietitians, pharmacists and scientists about how to reverse Type II Diabetes. Presented by Dr. Kim Martin DC, CFMP. Type II diabetic adults only.

Free. North Shore Health Solutions Office, 1446 Techny Rd, Northbrook. RSVP: 847-715-9060.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 The Work of Byron Katie: A Path to Peace – Aug 5, 12, 19 & 26. 10am-12pm. In this four week workshop you will learn the simple and profound four questions and turnarounds that open the path to peace. Join Certified Facilitator of the Work of Byron Katie, Paul Zavagno, and other like-minded explorers for the adventure of a lifetime. $75/$70 by July 29. Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, Deerfield.

847-337-3866. AbundantLifeUnity.org.

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 – 12-1:30pm.

1st Wed. All are welcome to attend. If you would like to be involved but are unable to attend the meetings, email us. Madame ZuZu’s, 582 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park. More info: GoGreenHP2014@gmail.com. GoGreenHP.org.

Buddha Within Talk – 7-8:30pm. With Maytawee..

Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute, 1618 Orrington Ave, Ste 206, Evanston. For more info, times & RSVP: 847-425-9355. MindBodyMedicine.com, Maytawee.ca.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 Hiroshima Day $10 Adjustment Kids’ Day – 5-6pm. 1st Thurs.

Dr. Joseph Brannigan and staff provide kid and teen adjustments, plus free ice cream, a treasure chest, coloring and movies. Teens welcome too.

Fee will be used to send a kid to camp at Parkview Church. Brannigan Chiropractic Center, 1400 Ravinia Pl, Orland Park. Appt required: 708-966-4413.

BranniganChiropractic.com.

Shakespeare on the Prairie – 7pm. Come see Shakespeare’s As You Like It in a unique setting. $15/person, free/under age 7. Prairie Crossing Farm, 32400 N Harris Rd, Grayslake. More info: LibertyPrairie.org.

Primal Wave Gong Bath – 7-9pm. Join us for an evening of relaxation as we silence the chatter of our minds and allow space for healing. Enjoy the soothing sounds of crystal bowls, followed by waves of resounding vibrations from our gongs. Bring a mat or blanket to get more comfortable. $15. INSIDE, 1241 N Green St, McHenry. 815-245-9673.

Inside-Inspire.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 Movies that Move Us at Raydiant Day – 7:3010pm. Join us to watch movies that motivate, movies that matter. After the show, share your reactions, thoughts, heart and mojo for creating a more connected, inspired and inspiring community. Bring a beverage or snack to share. Doors open at 7:30pm, movie starts at 8pm. Showing: Within Reach.

Suggested donation $10. Raydiant Day Center for Raydiant Life Fitness, 1400 Greenleaf St, Evanston.

847-869-6477. Register: RaydiantDay.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 Fast Track Group Release & Labyrinth Awakening & Meditation – Aug 8-9. With Maytawee.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 920 Third Ave, Rockford. For more info, times & RSVP: 815-963-4815, EmmanuelLutheranRockford.org, Maytawee.ca.

Lymphatic Drainage and Visceral Organ Manipulation – Aug 8-9. Lymphatic Drainage and Visceral Organ Manipulation elicits a fundamental cellular response that promotes, strengthens and supports the immune system. It repositions organs and releases tensions that refer a global response throughout the body. It can be easily incorporated into any handson treatment protocol. 12 CE hours for professional therapists. $240. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. Availability limited; for appts: 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

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Certification Class for EFT With A Guarantee™ – Aug 8 & 9. 9am-5pm. 14 hour 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.

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Money back guarantee. 14 CE’s. $225, $195 advance registration, $95 repeat of EFT With A Guarantee certification class or prior attendance at any of Tom’s 6 hour or longer workshops. Insight Awareness, 18110 Martin Ave, Homewood. To register, call Tom Masbaum, 708-955-3634. EFT-Tom.com.

Psychic Intuitive Development Class – 10am.

Instructor: Rebecca Brown. The best way to improve intuition is to practice with other people. In this class you will clear out the cobwebs, relax the body tension and quiet the racing mind. The class is like a vitamin shot for your imagination. Instructor available after class for private chakra and intuitive sessions. $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.

From Farm Stand to Table – 10am-12pm. Instructor: Darla Patterson. A discussion on what to do with a bountiful harvest or why a veggie garden was a flop this year. Learn common problems seen this season in the veggie patch. Swap recipes, share success stories and taste veggies home grown from the Oak Park Conservatory greenhouses. $18/$27. Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St, Oak Park. Registration required: Registration.pdop.org (Activity 335306).

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.

Finding True Self Workshop – Aug 8-9. 127:30pm, Sat; 9am-7pm, Sun. Designed to help you look at the mental and emotional patterns that keep you from living your best life, this workshop generates a powerful transformation that helps you reconnect with your true nature. Two days of physical exercises, group interaction, meditation, and reflection will help you open a path of greater understanding of yourself, your motivations and your potential. $145. Northbrook Body & Brain Center, 1947 Cherry Ln, Northbrook. RSVP by July 11: 708-226-0245. BodyNBrain.com.

Chicago IANDS Presents: Rev. Howard Storm – 2-5pm. Guest speaker: Rev. Howard Storm, author, My Descent into Death. One of the most powerful near-death experiences on record. He went to hell and came back. Support/study group/resource/forum for spiritual experiences, near-death experiences, out-of-body experiences, losses, research. $20 suggested donation. Evanston Hospital, Frank Auditorium, 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston. 847-251-5758.

ChicagoIANDS.org.

Raydiant Pathways to a Raydiant Life – 7:30-9pm.

See Aug 3. Raydiant Day Center for Raydiant Life Fitness, 1400 Greenleaf St, Evanston. 847-869-6477.

Register: RaydiantDay.com.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 Nagasaki Day Buddha Within Talk & Dance Mandala & Monks Blessing – With Maytawee. Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Dr, Rockford. For more info, times & RSVP: 815-877-0118, Womanspace-Rockford. org, Maytawee.ca.

Vegan Indian Cooking Class – 9:30-11:30am.

Learn how to make these traditional Indian recipes, all gluten-free: Quinoa Biryani, Masala Dosa, Coconut chutney. $50: includes handouts, a cup of Indian spice tea and tastings of the recipes. Arya Bhavan Restaurant 2508 W Devon, Chicago. Registration required: 773-274-5800. AryaBhavan.com.

Psychic Holistic Fair – 11am-4pm. See Aug 8 listing. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. 815-307-1180. For more offerings: EnlightenedBalance.com.

Make Your Own Personal Labyrinth – 1:305:30pm. Labyrinths are an ancient technology for questing with your inner self to Universal Heart.

Learn about labyrinth design and how to incorporate colors, symbols, and geometries in your own design to further open inner doors. Take home your custom poster-size labyrinth you trace with your finger for personal journey work. Tuition includes canvas, paint, and ornamental accessories. Led by Peter Kime. $50, $60 after Aug 6. Raydiant Day Center for Raydiant Life Fitness, 1400 Greenleaf St, Evanston.

847-869-6477. Register: RaydiantDay.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 10 Buddha Winthin Talk – 7-8:30pm. With Maytawee.

INSIDE, 1241 N Green St, McHenry. For more info, times & RSVP: 815-245-9673. Inside-Inspire.com, Maytawee.ca.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 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.

Awakening Wisdom – 7-8:30pm. With Maytawee.

INSIDE, 1241 N Green St, McHenry. For more info, times & RSVP: 815-245-9673. Inside-Inspire.com, Maytawee.ca.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 UFOs, Crop Circles, St. Malachy, Last Pope, Jesus, Maitreya, Save our Planet: All Related?

– 6:30-8:30pm. An interesting and informative presentation and discussion. Garrett Wellness, 3020 N Kimball, Chicago. Tom Masbaum: 708-955-3634.

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Golf Fitness Clinic – 7-7:45pm. Learn how to improve your golf game through golf fitness training. In this workshop you will learn a golf specific warm-up and golf specific exercise which will increase your range of motion on and off the golf course. Space is limited. $15. Register by Aug 8: 847-272-3700. North Shore Fitness & Wellness, 3330 Dundee Rd, Ste S5, Northbrook.

Buddha Within Talk – 7-8:30pm. With Maytawee.

INSIDE, 1241 N Green St, McHenry. For more info, times & RSVP: 815-245-9673, Inside-Inspire.com, Maytawee.ca.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 Fast Track Grouop Release Level 1 – 7-9pm. With Maytawee. INSIDE, 1241 N Green St, McHenry.

For more info, times & RSVP: 815-245-9673, Inside-Inspire.com, Maytawee.ca.

Bright Body Attunement: Nourishing Aliveness – 7:30-9:30pm. Align your inner energy centers with your master blueprint for health and success. Enjoy new levels of vitality, clarity, and action for any goal.

Work with Peter Kime, creator of Raydiant Lightware™, a revolutionary interactive visual tool for energy alignment and higher connection. $25, $30 after Aug 11. Raydiant Day Center for Raydiant Life Fitness, 1400 Greenleaf St, Evanston. 847-869-6477.

Register: RaydiantDay.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 Kendeñah (Deer Has Little Tail Moon) Dance Mandala – 7-9pm. With Maytawee. INSIDE, 1241 N Green St, McHenry. For more info, times & RSVP: 815-245-9673, Inside-Inspire.com, Maytawee.ca.

Free Shiatsu Intro – 7-9:30pm. Learn the fundamental techniques and philosophies of Zen Shiatsu and chat with current students and instructors. Free.

Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston.

847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Healing Power Pathways: Vital Ways to Know Wholeness – Aug 15-16. 9:30am-4:30pm. This 2-day retreat focuses on four life-changing pathways that provide an entirely fresh design for holistic healing. This approach moves away from fixing parts to assuring wholeness; from working hard at healing to making simple changes that deliver healing. The beauty of the four pathways is that they all interact. Includes demonstrations, guided meditations, and easy-to-use, simple hands-on techniques and exchanges that bring power to life on the four pathways. $295. Techny Towers, 2001 Waukegan Rd, Northbrook. 847-831-8828. InfinityFoundation.org.

Manifestation Meditation – 10am. Instructor: Lisa DeMars. Transform what seem to be insurmountable issues in relationships, family, finances, career and health. Bring about clarity so confusion, tension, anxiety and behavior patterns that sabotage your desired results are brought into harmony. Using techniques of focusing we will resolve points of contention to achieve the results you desire. Instructor available after class for private chakra and 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.

What is NAET?: Special Topic Lyme Disease – 10am. 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 ways the ways that NAET can change your life by rebooting the body so it no longer sees a sensitivity as a sensitivity. RSVP for location: 312515-9492 or CalandraAcupuncture@gmail.com.

CalandraAcupuncture.com.

Second Annual Casey Farm Tour – 10-11:30am.

Casey Farm is a first of its kind demonstration of an innovative approach to providing long-term land access to a beginning food farmer on a combination of public and private land. Alex Needham and

Alison Parker of Radical Root Organic Farm will lead the tour. Hear insights about how sustainable agriculture works, why it matters, and what kind of challenges it presents. Local produce can be purchased at the farm stand. Registration required. Free/ members only. Casey Farm, 31330 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. Questions: 847-548-5989 x33.

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Fast Track Group Release Level 2 – 10am-2pm.

With Maytawee. INSIDE, 1241 N Green St, McHenry. For more info, times & RSVP: 815-245-9673, Inside-Inspire.com, Maytawee.ca.

Body Mind Spirit Expo – Aug 15-16.

10am-7pm, Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Expo brings to life a positive, healing environment. Retail exhibitors offer everything from natural and holistic health products to spiritual books and enlightened art. Healers at the expo provide treatments ranging from massages and yoga techniques to intuitive readings. Body Mind Spirit Expo has become the largest health and wellness expo in the United States, creating an arena for the public to increase their knowledge of alternative health and metaphysical topics. $12 weekend admission; free parking. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. 541-4823722 x 1. bmse.net.

under the moniker Althea Grace Band. Althea’s music can best be described as in-your-face indie blues. $10 suggested donation. INSIDE, 1241 N. Green St, McHenry. 815-245-9673. Inside-Inspire.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 Intuition Insight 101 – 10am. Instructor: Fran Verzosa. Have you ever replayed something that has happened in your life wishing you had made different choices or taken a different path? Did you feel this way because somewhere inside of you knew what was going to happen? Learn how to trust your inner truth and learn intuitive tools that will help you confirm what is in your heart. Instructor available after class for private chakra and intuitive sessions. $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.

Young Living Booth – Aug 15 & 16. 10am-7pm, Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Booth 201 at the Body, Mind, Spirit Expo. 10 min intuitive reading for yourself or your animal. $10. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.

541-482-3722 x 1. More info: bmse.net.

Meet Your Spirit Guides and Take a Past Life Journey – 12-2pm. Susan Wisehart will facilitate a group guided journey at Body Mind Spirit Expo to meet your spirit guides where you can deepen your connection with them to receive inspiration and guidance for your life purpose. Also take a group guided journey to a past life to discover a happy incarnation with loved ones or your talents and gifts. General Expo Admission: $12; Susan’s Workshop: $30; Pre-purchase online discounts for both. Body Mind Spirit Expo, North Shore Performance Arts Center, Rm 1, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. bmse.net. More info & individual sessions: SusanWisehart.com.

Veggie Fest – Aug 15 & 16. 11am-8pm.

Enjoy delicious vegetarian food, food demos with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and raw food dishes and leading-edge information from doctors and specialists in vegetarianism, spirituality, organic food and eco-friendly living. In addition to more than 100 exhibitor booths, there will be kid-friendly activities that include face painting and arts and crafts. Free parking & admission.

Benedictine University, 5700 College Rd, Lisle.

VeggieFestChicago.org.

Family Adventures: One Last Family Adventure – 3-7pm. An adventure you won’t forget! Learn to use a GPS to find hidden clues along our trails, shoot a bow and arrow, build shelters in the woods, or work together to build a fire. End the afternoon with a cookout-you bring dinner, we’ll provide the grill. Activities are subject to change. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. $12.

Registration required. Heller Nature Center, 1707 St Johns Ave, Highland Park. 847-432-0800. Online.

ActiveNetwork.com/HighlandPark.

Young Living Booth at Veggie Fest – Aug 15 &16.

11am-8pm. Rediscover nature’s ancient wisdom of plants. True wellness can be found when harmony exists between the mind, body, spirit and emotions.

This synergistic relationship has driven how Young Living formulates products to support you and bring wellness to your life. Learn to live a toxin-free lifestyle. Free. Benedictine University, 5700 College Rd, Lisle. VeggieFestChicago.org.

Energetic Awakening with Essential Oils – 2-3pm.

Mind, Body, Spirit Expo. Essential oils carry a vibrational frequency higher than most foods and herbs, which allows them to powerfully help your body, mind, and spirit. These oils aid your body in overcoming physical and emotional illnesses. Learn how they may open your chakras and other energy channels, leading to improving overall health. This is an experiential discussion so come prepared to sample several of these amazing natural wonders.

Facilitator: Linda Roberts, RMT, Shaman, Animal Communicator. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. 541-482-3722 x 1. More info: bmse.net.

Rock Guitarist Althea Grace – 7:30-9:30pm. Althea Grace is a young singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist from the Chicago area who plays solo shows and with area musicians as a full band

Yoga Nidra – 3:30-5pm. With Laura Savita Jachim.

Be Optimal Holistic Health Center, 1249 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. 847-486-8000. BeOptimal.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 17 Healing the Gut: A Personal Journey – 7-8pm.

Suffer from chronic illness? Confused by diet, nutritional and eating recommendations? Carol Gore, LCSW and Cynthia Love, Lac Dipl will share their personal healing experience and how they have helped guide others on their journey to wellness. Learn why microbiome (gut) health is critical to physical and mental health. Free. Center for Holistic Medicine, 240 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods. For more info and to RSVP: 847-236-1701.

Holistic-Medicine.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 Alternatives for Joint Replacement Surgery – 1:30-3pm. Arthritis and sports injuries can often lead to a need for joint replacement surgery. During this session, learn about an alternative using injection of biologics to treat these conditions. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Chadwick Prodromos will talk about the study he has participated in and the results he has found. Free.

Mount Prosepect Public Library, 10 S Emerson St, Mount Prospect. 847-253-5675. mppl.org.

Free Diabetes Event – Aug 4 &18. 6:30pm, check in 6:15pm. See listing on Aug. 4. Free.

North Shore Health Solutions Office, 1446 Techny Rd, Northbrook. RSVP: 847-715-9060.

NorthShoreHealthSolutions.com.

Bison & Birds at Nachusa Grasslands – 7pm.

In 2014, bison returned to Nachusa Grasslands southwest of Rockford after an absence of nearly two centuries to help maintain the health of a unique tallgrass prairie ecosystem that has been restored over the last 20 years and is now home to 700 native plant species and 180 species of birds. Jeff Walk, Director of Science for The Nature Conservancy in Illinois, will explain the significance of the project, the details of the relocation effort, the bison’s role, and their expected impact on the Nachusa bird community. Free.

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

How to Outgrow Your Old Self Workshop – 7pm.

Led by Greg Barrette, minister. Spiritual beliefs are like a finger pointing up at the moon. There comes a time to outgrow those old, outworn beliefs and get in touch with reality. This workshop is designed to help do just that. A freewill offering will be taken.

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 Indian Cooking with Usha – 6-7:30pm. Usha will demonstrate some of her favorite Indian dishes of the season. $5/person. Whole Foods Market Schaumburg, 750 N Martingale Rd, Schaumburg.

Registration required: 847-585-5800.

Wellness Wednesday Institute – 6:45-8pm. 3rd Wed. Class explores the 5 brain wave frequencies, how they affect the body, mind and spirit, and various vibration meditations to bring you back into equilibrium. Explore, awaken and journey toward a healthier life and environment.

Learn how to manifest an abundant, boundless life of love, peace and happiness by shifting your frequency. $25. Awaken Your Spirit & Embrace Your Journey, 319b Harrison St, Oak Park. To register: 312-720-2638, eyjonharrison@gmail.com.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 Essential Oils with the Zyto – 5pm. Instructor: Kim Rader. Are you intrigued by the buzz about essential oils and their uses for wellness, emotional balance and more? Class includes your personal Zyto Bio Feedback Analysis to help reach your full balanced potential. No pressure opportunity to purchase essential oils at wholesale prices. $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.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 Friday Night Jam with “Funcle” – 7:30-9:30pm.

Doors open at 7pm. Jake Lizzio and Mike Muggli bring their creative souls once more to Inside. Being surprised and pleased is guaranteed when “funcle” cuts loose and lets it all hang out. BYOB is OK. $10 suggested donation. INSIDE, 1241 N Green St, McHenry. 815-245-9673. Inside-Inspire.com.

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Holistic Fair – 10am-4pm. A dozen practitioners offering 30-minute sessions at $35 including Dianne Reddington (Aura Photography), Elizabeth Romo (Medium, Clairvoyant), Janel Watschke (Crystals and Gemstones), Philip Clark (Numerology), Richard Popp and Linda Maratea (Energy Work), Maureen Udine (Energy Touch Healing), and Gwen Rubis (Akashic Record Readings). Free lectures and refreshments plus a chance to browse the bookstore and network with others with similar interests. Free admission. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. More info: HolisticCenterChicago.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 Initial Awakening Workshop – 9am-6pm. This workshop helps you open up energy pathways, strengthen you core, and awaken your energy sense deeply. Enhance inner focus by delving deeper into the feeling of your physical body. $190. Mount Prospect Body & Brain Center, 1 W Rand Rd, Ste C, Mt Prospect. RSVP: 708-226-0245. BodyNBrain.com.

Summer Bees (Ages 6-Adult) – 9:30-11am.

Put on a bee suit to visit the hives. See what the bees are doing to get ready for honey harvest.

Enjoy a taste of delicious Heller Honey. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

All participants must wear closed shoes and tall socks to visit the hives. $8. Registration required.

Multi-purpose Room-Heller Nature Center, 1707 St Johns Ave, Highland Park. 847-432-0800.

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Vegan Indian Cooking Class – 9:30-11:30am.

Learn how to make these traditional Indian recipes, all gluten-free: Lemon Rice, Aloo Gobi, Raw Brownie. $50: includes handouts, a cup of Indian spice tea and tastings of the recipes. Arya Bhavan Restaurant 2508 W. Devon, Chicago. Registration required: 773-274-5800. AryaBhavan.com.

Essential Oils for Emotional Balance and Wellness Therapy – 12:30-2:30pm. Facilitator: Samantha Leidner, BS, LMT, Certified Wellness Coach.

Essential oils are pure, powerful plant extracts that can facilitate emotional balance and assist with wellness therapy. In this interactive workshop you will learn how essential oils can be a helpful adjunct to a therapy session, and which essential oils to use for different applications: clearing the healing space, setting intention for a session, encouraging self-expression, releasing emotional blocks, and for guided meditation. $30. Custom room sprays available to make for additional cost. Sol Sana Studio, Naperville. Register: SolSanaStudio.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 24 EFT With a Guarantee (Tapping) – 6:30-9pm.

For complete release of chronic pain: hips, knees, back and shoulders. Money back guarantee. 2CE’s. $30. Beyond Wellness, 16345 Harlem Ave, Tinley Park. To register: 708-614-6860. For more info, Tom Masbaum: 708-955-3634. EFT-Tom.com.

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Solar Body Wellness Free Open House – 11am4pm. Celebrate the studio’s 11th anniversary.

Presentations on chiropractic care, reflexology, magnetic meditation, natural healing workshop, aura readings and more. Detailed schedule on website. Free. Orland Park Body&Brain Center, 9204 W 159th St, Orland Park. RSVP: 708-226-0245.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 Equality Day Lecture: 5 Simple Steps to Reclaim Your Digestion, Energy, Mood and Hormones So You Can Get Your Life Back and Feel Good Again – 6:30pm. Free. Nutritional Health Solutions, 480 Elm Pl, Set 108, High;and Park. RSVP: 847-207-2034. Digestive Health Solutions.com, FeelGoodAgainHealth.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 Free Health Screenings – 8am-1pm. Come learn about Nutrition Response Testing, an alternative to medication, which finds the root cause to ill health. Preliminary screenings hosted at the Edgewater Farmer’s Market. Free. Broadway Armory, 5917 W Broadway St, Chicago. 773-957-5144.

GnosisNaturalHealth.com.

Second Annual Casey Farm Tour – 10-11:30am.

Casey Farm is a first of its kind demonstration of an innovative approach to providing long-term land access to a beginning food farmer on a combination of public and private land. Alex Needham and Alison Parker of Radical Root Organic Farm will lead the tour. Hear insights about how sustainable agriculture works, why it matters, and what kind of challenges it presents. Local produce can be purchased at the farm stand. Registration required. Free/ members only. Casey Farm, 31330 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. Questions: 847-548-5989 x33.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 Indigo 1-Year Anniversary Party & Full Moon Festival – 11am-3pm. Free goodie bags to the first 50 people; DJ Taz from 12-2pm. Also includes crafts, raffle prizes, henna, treats and fun. Indigo, 1456 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield. 224-515-8117.

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Take Charge of Your Health: Self-Care for Body, Mind and Spirit – 11am-5pm. Experience: Chromatherapy (John of God Crystal Light Bed); Qi Chair Massage; reflexology (on Amethyst Biomat); astrology (personal reading); chiropractic treatment; Emotion Code (emotional release); Quantum Reiki (hands-on energy); angel card reading. $50 for 3 15-min sessions. SunGates Center, 395 Dundee Rd, Ste 500, Wheeling. 847-345-0988.

Info@SunGatesCenter.com. SunGatesCenter.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 31 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Free Shiatsu Intro – 7-9:30pm. Learn the fundamental techniques and philosophies of Zen Shiatsu and chat with current students and instructors. Free.

Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston.

847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Clairvoyant Training – Starts mid-September.

Clairvoyant Meditation 101, introductory class is a prerequisite to our year-long program. Learn to read energy, develop your intuition, have clairvoyant tools to assist you in your spiritual growth, and create a life in color. Having fun and eating chocolate is a part of it all. All clairvoyants are welcome. Clairvoyants Center of Chicago, 518 Lee, Evanston. 847-757-2838. For more events: ClairvoyantCenterOfChicago.org.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Beginning Zen Shiatsu – Thru Nov 18 (skip Oct 14). 11am-2pm. Learn how to give a basic one-hour shiatsu treatment that you can share with friends and family. This course is a stand-alone offering, and is also the first 30 hours of our complete shiatsu certification programs. $450 plus books. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-8641130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Beginning Zen Shiatsu – Thru Nov 11. 7-10pm.

Learn how to give a basic one-hour shiatsu treatment that you can share with friends and family.

This course is a stand-alone offering, and is also the first 30 hours of our complete shiatsu certification programs. $450 plus books. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Zero Balancing I – Thru Sept 13. 9am-5pm. Instructors: Sheila McCarthy-Daskovsky and Diane Tader.

4 day class. Zero Balancing is a body-mind therapy that uses skilled touch to balance the relationship between body energy and structure to amplify wellness. Learn to work with both structure and energy consciously and simultaneously to identify and touch the energy movement in bone and joints. $695.

Zero Balancing Wellness Center, 809 Ridge Road Ste 200, Wilmette. 847-920-9292. ZBWellness.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Qi Revolution: Healing Event – Sept 12-15.

We’ve upgraded the curriculum to the most useful in life. Focus on Food-Healing protocols for cancer, diabetes and heart disease. New in 2015 is a greater “Scientific and Evidence-Based” approach to our presentations. Lineup includes a big qigong/energy component to the experience. Qigong Practitioner Jeff Primack and 20 other instructors will be leading a large group to practice together. $149/4-days.

Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg. 800-298-8970. QiRevolution.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Evanston Streets Alive featuring the Evanston Green Living Festival – 1-6pm. Streets Alive is a pro-walk, pro-bike, pro-place initiative of Citizens’ Greener Evanston (CGE). Featuring activities, exhibitors, food, and music with space for movement and interaction. The Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) will bring the Evanston Green Living Festival to Streets Alive. Environmentally focused organizations will present their green products, services, and ideas. Free. Main St between Florence Ave and Hinman Ave, & between Asbury Ave and Ridge Ave, Evanston. EvanstonStreetsAlive.org.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Breathing Into Peace – 7-9pm. Instructor: Leslie Sann. Discover something great and even miraculous in your life. Breathwork is an active meditation that clears fears, blocked emotions and tension allowing for deep relaxation, rejuvenation and the opening of the heart. Come prepared to reboot, clarify and become more alert and present. $30.

Zero Balancing Wellness Center, 809 Ridge Road Ste 200, Wilmette. 847-920-9292. ZBWellness.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Lightworkers Midwest Conference: 11th Year – Thru Sept 27. 7-10pm, doors open at 6pm, Fri; ends 5pm, Sun. Live entertainment, speakers, vendors all weekend. Cutting edge topics to move you forward.

Different speakers all in one room, every hour to motivate, educate and inspire. Rocks, crystals, sacred journals, high-vibrational art, jewelry, photography, music and more. Free parking. Pre-register for seating. $111/weekend (pay before Aug 1); $10 cash Fri night with this write up. Benedictine University, 5700 College Rd, Krasa Bldg, Lisle. 630-579-8184.

LightWorkersConference.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Certification Class for EFT With A Guarantee™ – Sept 8 & 9. 9:30am-5pm. 14-hour 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. This workshop is for both beginners and experienced EFT Practitioners. Experience relief for yourself. Money back guarantee. 14 CE’s. $225, $195 advance registration, $95 repeat of EFT With A Guarantee certification class or prior attendance at any of Tom’s 6 hour or longer workshops.

SoderWorld Healing Arts Center, Willowbrook.

To register: 630-455-5885 or Tom Masbaum: 708-955-3634. EFT-Tom.com.

Transformation from Adulthood to Soulhood: Experiential Workshop – 10am-1pm. Workshop will provide a safe, peaceful and loving environment where any fears preventing this transformation can be explored. Spiritual mentoring, one-on-one exercises, group discussion and meditation will guide you towards making soul contact. All registered participants will receive a complimentary spiritual mentoring session. $75. INSIDE, 1241 N Green St, McHenry. 815-245-9673. Inside-Inspire.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 The Gift of the Dream – Presented by Dr. Keren Vishny. Zero Balancing Wellness Center, 809 Ridge Road Ste 200, Wilmette. 847-920-9292.

ZBWellness.com.

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ongoingevents Daily All Month FREE Foot Treatment with the purchase of ANY Facial – Thru Aug. Try any of our facials and receive a free rejuvenating foot treatment that combines exfoliation, heat application, acupressure massage, and hydration. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com. $45 Manicure/Pedicure Reflexology – Thru Aug. Fingers/toes are soaked, nails filed, and cuticles trimmed, then treated to natural polish. Hands/feet are exfoliated and massaged to hydrate, nourish, and protect them from any environmental stressors. During your massage, technicians use acupressure combined with complementing massage strokes, placing proper pressure on reflex areas to stimulate your inherent healing process. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com. $49.99 Swedish Massage (60 min) – Thru Aug. The classic form of full-body soft tissue massage relaxes the body, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, enhances range of motion, eases muscle aches and tension. Ultimately calms the nervous system and reduces stress, excellent for first time clients. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com. $49.99 Teenage or Refreshing Facial (50 min) – Thru Aug. Teen facials specifically address breakouts usually associated with adolescent skin and include skin analysis and deep cleansing, followed by gentle extractions, and mask to help reduce inflammation, rehydrate dry, flaky skin, or eliminate oily particles. Estheticians teach teens the importance of home skin maintenance. A refreshing facial is a complexion-tailored maintenance treatment that helps skin hold its balance between regularly scheduled facials. Consists of skin analysis, a quick cleanse, skin polish, masque and hydration. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview.

847-486-1130. Antalee.com. $75 Candida or Parasite Check Up – Thru Aug. One out of three people suffer from Candida overgrowth.

Dr. Arutcheva offers diagnostic tests that can reveal candida overgrowth and guide you through special program to control the grown of candida and maintain a healthy living. More than 85% of an American population has at least one form of parasite. Dr. Arutcheva offers diagnostic procedures to detect parasites with high probability, and offers natural ways to get rid of them. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com.

Crystal Readings and Healings –11am-5pm. Start spring with a crystal reading and healing. Receive a complimentary rose quartz, clear quartz or amethyst with any healing or reading. Appt or drop-in. $40.

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

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.

Intuitive and Medium Readings – Receive unlimited time for your reading. Appt or drop-in. $40 special. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. 847-564-6159.

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Mind, Body Fitness Classes – 8am-9pm. Pilates, yoga, dance, Aerial Hammock, Reformer and more. $17. Pilates Plus, 654 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg.

847-923-1201. More info: PilatesMindBody.com.

White Lotus Teacher Training Registration Now Open – 200-hr teacher training with Marlene Rucks and Anita Maher. With 30 years experience between us, we offer a hands-on program that will help you to feel confident about your teaching future.

Nirvana Yoga Studio, 232 E Main St, Barrington.

847-277-1333. NirvanaYogaStudio.com.

Sunday Organic Facials – Sun & Mon. $45/45 mins plus free Salt relaxation room session ($15 value). So Well/Solay, 4819 Main St, Skokie. Appt required: 847-676-5571. SolayWellness.com.

Jefferson Park Sunday Market – Thru Oct. 9:30am-1:30pm. 2nd & 4th Sun. Food and craft vendors and entertainment. Jefferson Park, corner of Lawrence & Long, Chicago. 773-282-3879. jpna.net/fm.

Abundant Life Spiritual Center Sunday Service – 10-11:15am. An uplifting Sunday celebration service with an inspiring spiritual message that directly applies to your life now. Pop/rock/indie music provided by The Grateful Living. Free. Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, Deerfield. 847-337-3866.

AbundantLIFEUnity.org.

Feminine Divine Support Group – 10-11:30am.

Through study and ritual we learn the impact of the Divine Feminine and how much her wisdom, healing is needed. Through supporting and sharing our intuitive wisdom, authentic greatness, healing powers, we manifest beauty, harmony. Join our support group honoring the Sacred Feminine; become the Feminine Divine. Women’s Wisdom, The Dance Building, 1330 Webford, Des Plaines. 847-258-7225.

Logan Square Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 25. 10am-3pm. Food, music, entertainment, socializing, fun. Held on Logan Blvd from Milwaukee Ave to Whipple St, Chicago.

LoganSquareFarmersMarket.org.

Transmission Meditation – 11am-12pm. An easy yet effective way to deepen your soul connection and at the same time offer you a way to help our world in a unique, energetic way. All welcome. No prior meditation experience or a particular belief system required. Free. Oak Park. 800-860-8035.

TransmissionMeditation.org.

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.

Sage and Smudging Class – 11am-5pm. With Sophia. Get a personal saging sand spiritual cleanse.

Learn how to sage your belongings, vehicles and home. Receive a complimentary sage stick for personal use. $25. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. For appt: 847-564-6159.

Weight Loss and Healthy Lifestyle Program – 12pm. A nutritionist and a health coach are onhand to answer questions and explain how simple changes in lifestyle can make a big difference.

Learn proper nutrition and information on living a healthy, vibrant lifestyle. Wonders of Nature, 714 S Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove. 847-229-9450.

HealingSpaBuffaloGrove.com.

Open-Level Hatha Yoga – 12-1:15pm. With Charlotte Hammond. Start your week right with a gift to yourself. Open-level Hatha at a true urban lotus with an experienced teacher. Plenty of parking. Ring buzzer for access. $10, cash only. Urban Lotus Yoga, 2950 W Chicago Ave, Ste 201, Chicago. 312-547-9247.

UrbanLotusChicago.com.

Dreams Come True Manifesting Theatre – 1-2:30pm. Create, direct and rehearse scenes of joy, fulfillment, prosperity you wish to experience in this artistic workshop. Practice the life you want to live and have fun doing it. Be a manifesting star and a Dream Maker cast member. Acting experience not necessary. Live your dream. WomensWisdom, 1330 Webford, Des Plaines. 847-258-7207.

WWWomensWisdom@aol.com.

Community Tai Chi/DahnMuDo Class – 2-3pm.

Gentle but powerful movements that strengthen muscles and joints, improves your blood and energy circulation, correct skeletal imbalances, plus enhance your focus, concentration and confidence. Based on the Korean healing martial art, DahnMuDo (the way of limitless energy). Free or donation. Donations go to nonprofit Earth Citizens Organization for Heroes Leadership Program. Orland Park Body & Brain Center, 9204 W 159th St, Orland Park. RSVP: 708-226-0245 or OrlandPark@DahnYoga.com.

Spiritual Gathering – 6-7:30pm. In a world where killing is sport, war is entertainment, and betrayal is common, how do we make peace? Join us every Sunday for a Spiritual Gathering open to the public.

An opportunity to partake in a discussion focusing on the meaning of inner and outer peace. Peace, an idea whose time has come. School of Metaphysics, 222 W Wilson St, Palatine. 847-991-0140.

Monday Acupuncture Sessions – Mon, Wed & Sat. $25/45min in group setting or $45/private session. So Well/Solay, 4819 Main St, Skokie. Appt required: 847-676-5571. SolayWellness.com.

Gentle Yoga – 10-11am. Be introduced to yoga, a relaxing, gentle class. First class free; $12. Keep The Beat Wellness, 333 Skokie Blvd, Ste 106, Northbrook. 847-559-1992. KeepTheBeatWellness.com.

Pilates Bootcamp: Open Level – 10-11am. Our group class will not only sculpt and tone long lean muscles, but will also improve endurance, stamina, balance, alignment and of course core strength. $25.

Pilates Studio of Lake Bluff, 61 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff. 847-615-0959. PilatesStudioOfLakeBluff.com.

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

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

markyourcalendar Footbath Detox Mondays – 11am-6pm. Sluggishness, fatigue, low energy and poor sleep? A 30-min ionic footbath stimulates cells to release toxins and rebalance the cellular system that is responsible for overall health. The process continues after the toxins are dislodged during treatment, allowing your entire body to function optimally. Save $10. Nutritional Health Solutions, 480 Elm Pl, Ste 108, Highland Park. 847-2072034. DigestiveHealthSolutions.com.

Medium Mondays – 5-8pm. Ask questions, communicate with a loved one, find guidance with your angels. June special $25. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. For appt: 847-564-6159.

Free Walking Clinic – Thru Sept. 6-7pm. Mon & Thurs. Personal trainer will show you how to get the most out of walking as exercise. Meet at Gillson Park, tennis courts (west side), 101 Lake Ave, Wilmette. 847-251-6834.

50/50 Class: Zumba and POUND – 6:30-7:30pm.

Aliza Mor, nationally certified instructor for over 5 years, will get the party started with 30 mins of Zumba followed by 30 mins of POUND (weighted drum sticks are used for a cardio/strength workout). Beginners are very welcome and no judgment is allowed here. Tash Fitness, 8816 N Bronx Ave, Skokie. Registration required: 847-379-5777. TashFitness.com.

Tuesday Pilates Mat Class for Beginners – 10-10:50am.

Introduction to the basic Pilates principles to help build a stronger core and increase flexibility and balance. Each class will concentrate on a specific series of exercises to promote proper body alignment while engaging your core. Small class sizes will ensure personalized attention. $90/6 weeks or $18/class.

Re:Fit Rehabilitation and Fitness, 901 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. 847-657-0881. ReFitInc.com.

Laughter Yoga Classes – 10:30-11:30am. Also, Wed 7-9pm. Led by Celeste Magers. Research has shown that 15 minutes a day of deep belly laughter can strengthen the immune system, relax muscles, reduce anxiety, anger and depression, reduce pain, improve breathing, blood flow, digestion, and sleep, lower blood pressure, and help people get along better. Introductory workshop on Sun, Aug 9 1pm2:30pm. Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-297-0997. UnityNorthwest.org.

Nia: Holistic Fitness – 5:30-6:25pm, Tues & Thurs.

Also Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30am. Nia tunes your mind and tones your body. 52 simple moves combine with great music to bring flexibility, agility, mobility, strength, and stability to your body. All ages. All abilities. Practiced barefoot. Bring a mat for floor work. Led by Aliess Kime, Certified Nia Teacher. $14/drop-in. Raydiant Day Center for Raydiant Life Fitness, 1400 Greenleaf St, Evanston. 847-869-6477.

Register: RaydiantDay.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. Live shakuhachi and singing bowl music is provided by Jia Senghe. $35/45-min or $90/3 treatments. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. Availability limited; for appts: 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.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

Yoga Nidra Zero Stress Zone – 7-8:30pm. 1st Tues. With Savita (Laura Jachim). Inner Balance, 350 Pfingsten, Ste 107, Northbrook. 847-477-3069.

Awakening-Wellness.com.

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Yin/Yang Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. Promotes flexibility and healing, develops the flow of energy in your body and enlivens your innate ability to move with fluidity, power and grace. Master Paulie Zink style. $12-$17. Chicago Yoga Center, 3047 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 320, Chicago. 773-327-3650.

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 Near Infrared Sauna Sessions or Infrared Massage Traction Table – Wed-Fri. $15/30 mins. So Well/Solay, 4819 Main St, Skokie. Appt required: 847-676-5571. SolayWellness.com.

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.

Morning Yoga Class – 9:30am. Also Sat. With Svetlana Stillman. A great way to start your day. House of Ayurveda, 3330 Dundee Rd, Ste C6, Northbrook.

224-723-5797.

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.

Pilates Bootcamp: Open Level – 11am-12pm. See Mon description. $25. Pilates Studio of Lake Bluff, 61 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff. 847-615-0959.

PilatesStudioOfLakeBluff.com.

The Journey of Conception – 6-7pm. A weekly support group with Art Therapist Christin George, MA, and other women struggling with conception that integrates art, journaling, therapy and self-discovery. Free. Centre for Holistic Medicine, 240 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods. For more info/RSVP: 847-236-1701.

Holistic-Medicine.com.

Laughter Yoga Classes – 7-9pm. See Tues listing.

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

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.

Chakra Thursdays – 11am-7pm. Receive a chakra evaluation and rebalance your chakras with Candace. $40. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. For appt: 847-564-6159.

Therapeutic Support Group for Teen Girls – 6-7pm. With Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Heather Murphy. For ages 15-18 years old. Topics include self-esteem, body image, relationships, anxiety, relational aggression and bullying, and stress management. Courage To Connect Therapeutic Center, 2400 Ravine Way, Ste 600, Glenview. For more info: 847-730-3042 or CourageToConnectTherapy.com.

Meditation Thursdays at the Center, Rosley’s Rocks and Gems – 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for our weekly night of centering. Meditation guided then silent; all levels welcome, and all questions welcome. Free. 4344 N Western Ave, Chicago.

773-561-7200. CrystalMaster.com.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – 7:30-9pm.

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. $20/2 weeks unlimited classes (new people only).

Sat Nam Yoga Chicago, 1304 W Washington, Chicago. GuruNischan.com.

Friday 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.

Mindfulness Class – 12:15-1:15pm. Each class will consist of guided mindfulness exercises such as sitting and walking. No previous experience necessary; class also supports those who are experienced practitioners. An open practice so can come and go as need to. With Eric Lieb, Certified Mindfulness Trainer. $10/pre-register, $12/drop-in. Center for Holistic Medicine, 240 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods/ Deerfield. For more info & to RSVP: 847-236-1701.

Holistic-Medicine.com.

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Mind/Body Wellness Class: Stress Relief & Mindfulness – 1:15-2:30pm. Learn about the mind-boy connection, natural stress reduction strategies and tools, relax and experience peace and serenity, nutritional approaches, physical and mental solutions, life style strategies which improve health, mindfulness techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, relationships and nonviolent communication, new information and techniques each week. With Archana Lal-Tabak, M.D. and Jim Lal-Tabak. $108/series of 4 classes, $30/drop-in. Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute, 1618 Orrington Ave, Ste 206, Evanston.

RSVP: 847-425-9355. BodyMindMedicine.com.

Loving Kindness Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm.

Free group guided meditation for peace and relaxation. We have been providing this free community event in Evanston for over 14 years. Drop-ins welcome as no registration is required and all of the supplies are provided. 2153 Ashland Ave, Ste 3, Evanston. 847-866-0505. MSI-Healing.com.

Saturday 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. MightHouse.net.

Morton Grove Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 17.

8am-12pm. No market held July 4. Locally grown produce. Morton Grove Civic Center, 6140 Dempster St. MGFarmersMarket.com.

Tai Chi Class – 9am. See Tues listing. Whole Health Acupuncture, 50 Turner Ave, Elk Grove Village. 847-357-3929. WholeHealthPrograms.com.

Indoor Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Year round.

Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Rd, Elburn.

630-443-5989. HeritagePrairieFarm.com.

Tarot Readings with Rita – 10am-2pm. Looking for guidance through life’s challenges? We can use the cards to help you use your intuition and higher consciousness to navigate towards your highest good.

Free tea or coffee. $20. INSIDE, 1241 N Green St, McHenry. 815-245-9673. Inside-Inspire.com.

Wonders of Nature Open House – 10am-5pm.

Come in for a free testing on heavy metals, parasites, PH level and condition of your immune system.

Drop-in and see what our Wellness and Detox Center has to offer you. Wonders of Nature, 714 S Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove. 847-229-9450.

HealingSpaBuffaloGrove.com.

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

AstrologicalDetails.com.

ASTROLOGY ASTROLOGY – Understand yourself, your motivations, your feelings. Recognize your talents, strengths, successes. Overcome difficulties and confusion. Astrology can help pull it all together. Relationships. Career. Plan the future.

Serious astrology for serious seekers. Private, personal consultations. Lin Ewing: 847-609-0034.

AstrologicalDetails.com.

DONATE YOUR CAR GOT AN OLDER CAR, BOAT OR RV? – Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. 800-433-8641.

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.

LIFE ALERT – 24/7. One press of a button sends help fast. Medical, fire, burglar. Even if you can’t reach a phone. Free brochure. 800-431-9356.

PRESCRIPTION SAVINGS STOP OVERPAYING FOR YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS – Save up to 93%. Call our licensed Canadian and International pharmacy service to compare prices and get $15 off your first prescription and free shipping. 800-307-5192.

SELF-IMPROVEMENT Dynamic ConstEllations by Lisa DeMars — Using techniques of Dynamic Constellations we’ll resolve any points of contention, transform any hurt from these unresolved issues then rebuild the situation to achieve the results you truly desire. Transform your insurmountable issues in relationship, family, finance, career and health.

Call or email today: 312-945-8318 or Dynamic.

Constellations@gmail.com. ConstellateThat.com.

Have a Stubborn Skin Disorder and Tried Everything Else?

Finally, there’s a solution: try Natural Awakenings’ DermaClear, a natural, affordable, skin repair salve.

Psychic Saturday – 11:30am-6:30pm. Psychic readings. $25. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. For appt: 847-564-6159.

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).

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

405 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 211 847-845-4090 DeerfieldCommunityAcupuncture.com Quick pain relief, long-lasting results, sliding scale pricing of $20$40/treatment where you pay what you can afford. Offering acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in truly peaceful and healing environment. Open early/late hours, 7 days a week. For more info, testimonials, or to schedule an appointment, call 847-845-4090 or visit DeerfieldCommunityAcupuncture.com.

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 847-508-1470 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.

animal shelters Harmony House for Cats 2914 N Elston, Chicago 60618 773-293-6103 • HHForCats.org

Harmony House for Cats is a cageless, no-kill, eco-friendly, Platinum-LEED shelter dedicated to rescuing and rehoming injured and abandoned cats. New volunteers, supporters and adopters are welcome. The huge sunny adoption rooms provide a natural home-like environment for both cats and people.

beauty & wellness Noktivo NATURAL BEAUTY

5425 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago 60625 (Located inside Chroma K8 Beautique) 773-908-2263 • Noktivo.com Come visit Chicago’s natural beauty destination providing a healthy pampering experience without the harmful chemical smells or ingredients. Skilled technicians provide natural manicures and pedicures and a wide range of organic, vegan and non-toxic beauty products are available to purchase. Everything is meant to keep people and the environment healthy and beautiful. Treat yourself today.

bodywork Roth Structural Integration

Diane Roth, BCSI Highland Park, 60035 847-831-3213 • 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.

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.

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825 Chicago Ave, Evanston 60202 847-864-1130 ZenShiatsuChicago.org You’ll feel the stress melt away like the snow in spring through our relaxation-focused shiatsu massage practice, which offers the same energizing benefits as acupuncture combined with the restorative power of yoga poses. Dress in cozy threads, shiatsu is performed on fully clothed clients. Professional and student therapists available.

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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!

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.

Peter Kime, MA Evanston 847-869-6477 RaydiantDay.com

All challenges are an opportunity to heal and evolve. With 27 years experience I combine energy healing with psychological and spiritual counsel to help you in that process. Come to know and empower your truth.

Go forward more fit to create greater joy, fulfillment, and love. Free 20 minute initial consult.

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Live an Illuminated Life Sister Goddess GuruNischan 312-671-0466 GuruNischan.com

Taking the complexity out of enlightenment, meditation, yoga, LIFE, and leaving all of the best and most Luminous stuff.

The stuff that turns you on, when life shuts you off.

The stuff that reclaims you, reveals you, and courses electricity through your Soul. Call for a FREE TurnOn Session and let’s Light Your World Up!

LIVING IN HARMONY

Sheree Nathanson, ACC, CSC 847-274-8696 LivingInHarmonyNow.com Fill your life with joy and harmony using techniques and support from a certified life coach. Sheree is passionate about helping you to succeed, and provides direction and feedback for your ongoing success, as well as tips in conscious living from her world-class mentors.

Call for free phone consultation.

RESOLUTIONS COACHING & CERTIFICATION TRAINING Tim Marshall, Cht, NLPT, MC 25 E Washington • 233 E Erie 312-854-2270 ILove-Hypnosis.com

Achieve higher performance and motivation. Do you want peace of mind eliminating uncontrollable fear? Are you sad yet want to be happier, or angry but want inner calm? Stop smoking. Eat less. Reduce stress, anxiety, compulsions. Enjoy life more with greater success. 30+ years hypnosis and NLP experience. Free phone consultation.

compounding pharmacy SAVE-RITE PHARMACY & COMPOUNDING

Chi Balancing Center

Jim Kolar, Rph 3479 N Broadway, Chicago 60657 773-525-0766 SaveRitePharmacy.com 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 6.

crystal healing ROSLEY’S ROCKS AND GEMS

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.

digestive health specialist NUTRITIONAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS

colon hydrotherapy NORTHSHORE COLONICS

Lori Hirshman, I-ACT certified 1535 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 113 (behind Northbrook Court), Northbrook 60062 Add’l location: Colonics in Grayslake, 408 Center St 773-551-5083 • NorthShoreColonics.com You don’t need to suffer any more! We offer a relaxing and private environment where discretion and absolute cleanliness is never taken for granted!

Our I-ACT certified practitioners have more than 12 years experience in Colon Hydrotherapy, Guided Programs, Life/Nutritional Coaching, all to help you make better choices for yourself.

Reneé S. Barasch, LDHS 480 Elm Place, Ste 108, Highland Park 60035 847-207-2034 • DigestiveHealthSolutions.com 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 17.

EFT (emotional freedom techniques) TOM MASBAUM, EFTADVANCED

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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

Offering daily intuitive and energetic healing sessions. Offerings include: aura analysis and clearing, soul synergizing, SoulCollage chakra balancing, singing bowl sessions, chakra channeling, chakra dowsing, crystal chakra balancing, chakra healing touch, crystal grid sessions, shamanic sessions, Vivaxis connection alignment, reflexology and Reiki. Appointments recommended.

INSIGHTFUL ENERGY THERAPY

Marla Levitt Goldberg 847-984-0440 • 847-275-5584 InsightfulEnergyTherapy.com

Want to feel more flow and joy in your life? Do toxic thoughts limit your potential or block clear thinking? Marla will help release blocks, interferences, negative energies, entities and emotions that may be left from your past. Call today to schedule a consultation. See ad on page 13.

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

Be On Guard. Up your cleaning game. Add doTERRA’s On Guard to your natural cleaning solution to kill germs and pathogens. On Guard is a blend made up of wild orange, clove bud, cinnamon, eucalyptus and rosemary making it safe for you and the environment.

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

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

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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.

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 13.

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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.

green/healthy foods & restaurants ARYA BHAVAN

2508 W Devon, Chicago 60659 773-274-5800 • AryaBhavan.com Facebook.com/AryaBhavanChicago Arya Bhavan offers a menu of authentic vegan, raw, gluten-free and organic Indian dishes, prepared with healthy ingredients, no GMO or MSG, and a careful mix of ayurvedic Indian spices with nutritional properties that benefit both mind and body. We help you “Eat Well, Feel Well, Think Well, Heal Well!”

green real estate 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.

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 23.

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.

Dr. Yvette Collins

122 S Michigan Ave, Ste 1212, Chicago Across from the Art Institute 312-335-1441 TheAbsoluteSmile.com Dr. Collins encompasses a holistic philosophy incorporating innovative approaches to patient care. Specializing in Oxygen/Ozone therapy that can enhance dental treatments, reduce toxicity and eliminate gum infection. Services include: non-invasive periodontal therapy, removal of metal fillings, nonmetal restorations, digital X-rays, Bio-Compatibility materials testing and lymph gland relaxation treatments.

Holistic Dentistry Chicago Elizabeth Strzelecka, DDS 7460 W Belmont, Chicago 60634 773-745-3636

As a Biological dentist, I recognize the impact of toxic substances and only use materials and procedures that are systemically compatible with your body. We offer a wide variety of procedures from general to cosmetic, ozone therapy, laser dentistry, safe mercury removal, TScan bite adjustment for TMJ, Earthing chair, infrared sauna and restoration of porcelain implants, all in a safe and relaxing atmosphere.

holistic dentistry DR. ALLA AVER, DDS

1300 Waukegan Rd, 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

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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.

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TAF G. PAULSON, D.D.S., P.C. 233 E Erie St, Ste 816, Chicago 60611 312-944-7444 ChicagoHolisticDentistry.com

We offer gentle holistic dentistry that supports vibrant well-being in a caring and peaceful environment. Our Conscious Care includes mercury-free fillings; non-surgical periodontal therapy; digital X-rays; safe, biocompatible materials; bacterial analysis using a microscope; dental homeopathy and nutritional counseling. We guide you to dental wellness thorough education. Free indoor parking. See ad on page 20.

Dr. Andie T. Pearson

Gaiamed Dental 929 Ridge Rd, Wilmette 847-977-1655 HolisticDentalChicago.com Holistic dentistry involves an awareness of care that relates to the entire person. Gaiamed is a full-service practice using the most biocompatible dental options. Our services range from nonsurgical gum care to mercury-and-PBA-free restorations, crowns, bridges, partial and full dentures, children's dentistry, braces, implants, dental homeopathy, and craniosacral therapy. See ad on page 11.

riverwoods smiles

2035 N Milwaukee Ave, Riverwoods/Deerfield 60015 847-947-8622 RWSmiles.com Dr. Rasekh’s practice philosophy emphasizes education, prevention and minimally invasive dentistry. Enter our modern and calming dental facility, allow the ambiance to put you at ease, and be certain that excellent care awaits you. We offer, digital X-rays, biocompatible materials, mercury- and metal-free restorations, children’s dentistry and smile design and analysis. See ad on page 33.

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 trherapy, 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.

holistic fitness COMFY FITNESS

2115 N Damen, Chicago 60647 312-373-0727 ComfyFitness.com Disenchantment or intimidation of the classic gym setting keeps many from getting into shape. If this sounds like you, Comfy Fitness can help. Our trainers will guide and teach you how to reach your health and fitness goals while leaving you looking forward to your next workout. Call for a free fitness assessment today.

holistic health practitioner Alive AND WELL NATURALLY

Teresa Lopez, LPN 150 E Cook Ave, Libertyville 60048 224-888-1170 • AliveAndWellNaturally.com Your lymphatic system can become unbalanced and overburdened from daily exposure to toxins in air, food and water, causing pain and inflammation that can lead to chronic degenerative diseases. We offer lymphatic detoxification to restore your cells’ natural energy levels and restore proper lymph function.

See website for full list of services.

Amy Andrews

Feel Good Again Health Detective Highland Park and Virtual Consulting 847-361-6238 FeelGoodAgainHealth@gmail.com FeelGoodAgainHealth.com/gift Frustrated with your health? Your tests are “normal” but you don’t feel right? Do you want to finally solve your energy, gut, weight, and mood symptoms?

Get empowered! Find and correct the root causes of hormonal, digestive and detox issues, so you can enjoy life and feel good again!

HELEN GITLEVICH, CFMW

847-361-6259 • Helen.G@att.net HelenGitlevich.AccessConsciousness.com CreatingAbundanceWithEase.com Now it’s your turn to take control of life and heal old pain and hurt. I can help you to empower yourself to heal and release the things that seem to block you in life. Using Access Consciousness and the Akashic Records, let’s work together to make your life joyful again.

Gnosis Natural Health

Claire Boye-Doe, M.S., Nutrition Response TestingTM 5756 N. Ridge Ave, Ste 3, Chicago 60660 773-561-5516 • GnosisNaturalHealth.com Searching for a natural, very effective way to feel better? Nutrition Response TestingTM uses the body’s innate intelligence to decipher exactly what’s needed to heal and repair the root cause of your symptoms. Fix asthma, arthritis, migraines, digestive & heart issues, and more! FREE consultation- mention Natural Awakenings (value $150).

TOM MASBAUM, EFT-ADVANCED

708-955-3634 EFTWithTom@gmail.com EFT-Tom.com 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™.

STEPHANIE TORBA

312-399-6040 Stephanie@StephanieTorba.com StephanieTorba.com • SeasonsCream.com Holistic nutritional therapist, licensed personal trainer and life coach. Solutions for weight loss, cardiovascular and digestive issues, sensitivities, disease prevention and management, muscular and bone health, sleep and hormone issues, individualized diets: vegetarian/vegan and sports nutrition. Menu planning, cooking lessons and grocery store tours. Also works with children.

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 35.

Dr. Jerry P. Gore, MD

Wonders of Nature Detox & Wellness Center

714 S Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove 60089 847-229-9450 • HealingSpaBuffaloGrove.com Are you ready to feel better about yourself and learn to live a healthy lifestyle? At the center we provide health coaching, Bio Resonance computer diagnostic test, ionic foot detox, lymphatic drainage, infrared body wrap, LID-phototherapy, non-surgical liposuction. Call for a free consultation.

YOU ME TOXIC-FREE

Karen Levy Bashkin RN, MN 224-558-7646 YouMeToxicFree.com Toxic chemicals in your home may be making you and your family sick. I can teach you how to reduce the toxic load in your personal environment and strengthen your immune system by increasing appropriate nutrients. I am a registered, licensed Master’s Prepared Nurse providing individual consultation to guide you on the road to health. Call for confidential consultation.

holistic home organizer 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.

Call today to schedule a complimentary consultation.

holistic medicine

Center for Holistic Medicine 240 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods/Deerfield 60015 847-236-1101 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 33.

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 25.

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. Free Diabetes Lecture event August 4 and 18. Call 847-715-9060 for more events details. See ad on page 25.

Mind Body Healing Center

Dr. Kristen Bobik, DC

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

2500 W Higgins, Ste 420, Hoffman Estates 847-310-0303 The BalanceDoc.com

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, low-force 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 23.

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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NORTH SHORE HOLISTIC HEALTH, LLC

Angela Waltman FNP, AHN-C 522 Poplar St, Wilmette 60091 773-454-2644 NorthShoreHolisticHealth.com

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.

holistic medicineayurveda Monica Yearwood

3807 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago 60618 773-697-3640 Info@HamsaCenter.com Monica Yearwood is an ayurvedic practitioner who empowers her clients with experiential practices. Her focus is digestive health, detoxification and lifestyle. Monica’s programs integrate diet, herbology and practices that cultivate awareness such as meditation and yoga. She runs programs out of her ayurvedic center, Hamsa Ayurveda & Yoga, in Chicago.

holistic physical rehabilitation LIFEWAVE INSTITUTE, LLC

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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Elisa Sue Rabin, MS, OTRL Founder & Director: The Center for Integrative Body Mind Sciences Private sessions & 4-day Wellness Intensives 847-579-1177

Elisa is an integrative healthcare practitioner specializing in pain relief and gut-brain disorders. She expertly applies advanced techniques to release inflammation and re-patterns symptoms associated with IBS, fibromyalgia, migraines, depression, stress and hormonal imbalance. She is a compassionate communicator, and partners with each client to create a relationship for deep exploration and integration.

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integrative medicine MARCO DE LA CRUZ, MD

Three locations: Lincoln Park, Roselle, McHenry 773-248-6200 • SelfHealthMD.com SelfHealthMD is your resource for comprehensive integrative, preventive and restorative medical services. Taking a mind, body and spirit approach to your health, we teach you self-health strategies and techniques you can use for optimal health. Services include: comprehensive evaluations, natural medicine treatments, BHRT, nutritional counseling, IV therapy. New patients receive a copy of Balancing Act: A Mind-Body-Spirit Approach to Optimal Health by Dr. De La Cruz.

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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DR. CHERYL SCHWARTZ, DO Center for Holistic Medicine 240 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods/Deerfield 60015 847-236-1701 Holistic-Medicine.com

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 33.

integrative psychotherapy SUSAN ATCHISON, LCPC

A Healing Soul, Ltd. NW Suburbs; 847-370-5181 FreeYourself2BeYourself.org Have pain, anxiety, indecision or depression been making your life miserable? I can help you to have a happier, more fulfilling life. Using a holistic approach, we’ll balance and renew your body, mind and spiritual selves. For lasting results—to feel lighter and more whole—call today for your appointment.

BODY BASED PSYCHOTHERAPY Ellen Goode, CADC, CBT, ICST, CMT City & Suburbs • 312-504-4106 BodyBasedPsychotherapy.net

Want more from life? If you tried some other therapy or self help before and felt some deeper conflict was unseen or unresolved, it probably was. Mind/Body Therapy goes deeper and broader than other approaches. Helping clients with addictions, relational problems, abuse, personal and spiritual growth, etc. since 1988. Free initial consultation.

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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ELLEN KATZ, MS, LMFT

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

intuitive consultation MICHELE HEATHER

847-509-8289 MicheleHeather1@yahoo.com MicheleHeather1.com Do you feel stuck? Mentally blocked or can’t make a decision? Michele helps you identify and release issues keeping you from full expression of your Essences. Surround yourself by the love of your Guides to release issues for an awesome, humbling and life-transforming experience.

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

Associate Professor, Rush University Med. School Antalee Wellness 1836 Glenview Rd, 2nd Fl, Glenview 60025 • 847-486-1130

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.

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naturopathic doctors Alison Egeland, ND

pain management JOYCE ANN, OTR/L, GCFP

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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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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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.

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650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove 60007 847-564-6159 Looking for answers and solutions to current issues in your life? The answer may lie in understanding your past lives.

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 ad on page 31.

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organic mattresses & bedding NORTH SHORE BEDDING 984 Willow Rd, Ste H, Northbrook 60062 847-291-6770 NorthShoreBedding.com

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 21.

Marilyn Kortendick, S/D-EFEL Barrington, 847-858-6440 Info@TheBodyMindSoulConnection.com TheBodyMindSoulConnection.com

Become a more empowered, authentic you through personal and spiritual development. Work with the horse that mirrors your emotions using this information to navigate your world more clearly. Work with a spiritual director to help you discover how to come home to you. Horse clinic June 20. Contact us for information.

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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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650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove 60007 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 ad on page 31.

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 29.

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

spiritual boutique Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa

Offering daily psychic, medium and intuitive sessions in a unique boutique-like environment. Offerings include: channeled medium connections, tarot & oracle readings, divinely guided soul paintings, pendulum spiritual guidance, spirit animal discovery singing bowl sessions, palm reading, constellation readings, problem resolution sessions, animal path readings, rune casting, numerology and spiritual blessings and attunements. Appointments recommended.

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Destination location offering a comprehensive selection of spiritual and metaphysical supplies, extensive crystals and rocks, unique artisan art and jewelry, organic teas, vintage precious and semiprecious jewelry and artifacts, essential oils and other natural products.

In our boutique-like environment you can enjoy classes and daily psychic and chakra-based sessions too.

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Bodhi Spiritual Center

2746 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago 60614 773-248-LOVE BodhiSpiritualCenter.org A dynamic, conscious community rooted in Universal Spiritual Principles. Celebration Service on Sundays at 10am. Music, inspiring message and a loving community. Childcare provided for birth-4; youth programming for 5-18. Midweek Grace on Wednesdays is 7-8pm. Experience your own Sacred sound, then sit back and enjoy the healing sound of the gong.

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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Rev. Carol Saunders 375 Elm St, Deerfield 60015 847-337-3866 AbundantLifeUnity.org We are a Unity spiritual community with practical and inspirational teachings that emphasize you as a divine creation. Our Sunday services are current, relevant and uplifting. We welcome everyone. Family friendly. Sunday Celebration Service with indie/pop/rock music by The Grateful Living 10am at the Patty Turner Center, in Deerfield.

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

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