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When I started looking for a topic for this month’s letter, my eyes kept drifting back to our Conscious Eating department arJim Irwin and Peggy Malecki ticle by April Thompson, “The Good

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hen I started looking for a topic for this month’s letter, my eyes kept drifting back to our Conscious Eating department article by April Thompson, “A Good Food Fight—Keeping Food Out of the Trash Bin.” This is a hot topic that I’ve seen repeatedly across conventional and independent media this summer. It’s about time the mainstream media is picking up on the growing, chronic problem of wasted food, including our cultural biases toward perfect produce, subsidy-driven overproduction that creates much of it and the lack of composting options to recycle and reuse what no one wants.

Perhaps coverage in sources as diverse as CNBC, The Atlantic and Fast Company plus campaigns from organizations like the National Resource Defense Council and Food Tank will be the incentives needed to start a grassroots movement to reveal the sources of the problem so we can find and enact solutions that are sustainable, cost-effective and appealing to consumers.

As recently reported in The Atlantic (TheAtlantic.com) and The Guardian (TheGuardian.com), Americans throw away about 60 million tons of produce each year. Much of this is from everyone’s counter and refrigerator, yet a large portion of wasted food never even hits the market, but is thrown away outright or diverted to animal feed because it’s blemished or bruised. This accounts for what they say is “one-third of all foodstuffs,” worth an estimated $160 billion, and according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the single biggest occupant of U.S. landfills. The average throwaway cost to an American family of four is estimated to be $1,600 hard-earned dollars. Sadly, this is also a worldwide waste problem—and yet malnourishment and hunger continues to grow exponentially.

There’s no easy solution because the issue takes in all areas of culture and economy, but champions are gaining momentum. Across the country, entrepreneurs are starting CSA-like businesses to deliver imperfect, but completely consumable produce at a discount. Large grocery stores are experimenting more regularly with “bruised and reduced” produce. Many food pantries accept fresh produce donations and the old concept of gleaning (gathering leftover produce and grain after a harvest) is gaining new acceptance and becoming a growing practice in urban/suburban and rural gardens and farms.

Large-scale efforts are needed, but fighting food waste starts at home. Knowing what food we have on hand already, creating shopping lists based on our plans (will anyone be home for dinner this week?), buying only what’s needed for the next couple of days and eating leftovers all reduce waste and save us money. And for produce that just doesn’t get eaten, starting a compost bin, using a municipal compost service (which more suburbs are offering) or hiring a professional kitchen compost pick-up service (there are a few in the Chicago area) will help to keep food out of our landfills and save on our garbage bill.

We’d love to know your suggestions and observations on food waste, as well as great ideas and solutions you know of! As always, please contact us at Editor@ NAChicagoNorth.com, via Facebook and Twitter or through NAChicagoNorth.com.

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Infinity Foundation Retreats with Gary Renard and Sharon Salzberg

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ary Renard, the bestselling author of The Disappearance of the Universe, will offer a retreat from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., August 13 and 14, for attendees to experience peace of mind regardless of what is going on in the world.

He says, “If what we are seeing is a reflection of that which is within, then as long as there is conflict in the mind, there will always be conflict in the world.”

Sharon Salzberg, an influential meditation teacher and author of Loving Kindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness, will conduct another retreat from 10 Gary Renard a.m. to 4:30 p.m., August 20 and 21, to awaken the heart and move loving kindness into situations and relationships in everyday life. She says, “The practice of loving kindness meditation brings to life our innate capacity for connecting to ourselves and others.”

Sharon Salzberg Cost is $310 each. Optional Sat. evening programs are also available. Location: Techny Towers, 2001 Waukegan Rd., Northbrook.

Light breakfast and lunch are included. Continuing education units are available. For more information and online registration, visit InfinityFoundation.org.

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Psychic Holistic Fair at Enlightened Balance

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nlightened Balance Chakra Spa, in Crystal Lake, which offers a variety of psychic intuitive and chakra balancing services by walk-in or appointment, will hold two psychic fairs on August 13 and 14 and September 10 and 11.

Owner Kim Grannemann says, “Your spiritual, physical and emotional wellness are not an indulgence, they are a sacred trust, a birth vow, the foundation for your divine purpose. We offer many thoughtful services and products for the flourishing wellness of you and your sphere of life—from the people and pets in your life to your sacred places.”

Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa is an eclectic destination combining the retail offerings of a spiritual and metaphysical boutique, the holistic services of a chakra spa, the unique selection of a local artist art fair, the natural body products of a French market and a vast collection of crystals and rocks from all over the world. Those that enter are indulged in positive energy, amazing crystal vibrations, unique sights, hypnotic sounds and rejuvenating scents that uplift them.

“If you are looking to make your visit an all-day event with friends, you can enjoy a psychic holistic fair on the second full weekend of each month,” says Grannemann. “Each day of the event offers classes, services, sessions, psychics, mediums and energy workers, so come one or both days.”

Location: 30 N. Williams St., Brink Street Market, Ste. F, Crystal Lake. For more information, call 815-307-1180 or visit EnlightenedBalance.com.

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Fall Programs at Zero Balancing

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he Zero Balancing Wellness Center fall programs include Beginning Zero Balancing classes and Deepening Your Intuitive Self, a Wellness Series presentation by America Martinez, from noon to 5 p.m. on August 14. Ongoing qigong programs are also offered through Budding Spring Healing.

Zero Balancing is a holistic, hands-on, gentle, mind/body therapy for stress reduction, Mary Murphy wellness support and pain management. Open to both healthcare practitioners and the public, An Intro to Zero Balancing will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., August 20, with Mary Murphy. Zero Balancing I will be held from September 15 to 18 with Sheila McCarthy-Daskovsky, and Zero Balancing II from December 8 to 11.

Location: 809 Ridge Rd., Ste. 200, Wilmette. For qigong programs, email Larry@BuddingSpringHealing.com.

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vanston Streets Alive! at the Evanston Green Living Festival will take place from 1 to 6 p.m., August 14, on Main Street from Crown Park to Chicago Avenue, presented by NorthShore University Health System. Illinois State Senator Daniel Biss says, “Streets Alive not only helps us visualize new ways to utilize and enjoy our precious public space, but it also allow us to connect with our neighbors and friends, and grow closer as a community.”

This year’s theme is “Staying Healthy, Staying Alive: Streets Alive!”

The goals are to inspire healthy, green forms of transportation, like walking, biking and transit and to help visualize innovative ways to use public space.

There will be free activities for all ages, including a climbing wall, yoga, karate demonstrations, exercise classes, music, interactive art and more, as well as food trucks and a water station. The event will connect to Dodge Avenue’s protected bike lane and incorporate Divvy bikeshare stations. At Custer and Main, artist Heather Hancock will create a giant artistic crosswalk while participants learn about Evanston’s abundant transportation options. Streets Alive will launch a crowdfunding challenge from July 25 through August 5, with funds matched by TransitCenter.

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newsbriefs Body Mind Spirit Expo in Skokie

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he Body Mind Spirit Expo will share a weekend of shining insights and lifeaffirming wisdom from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., August 20 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., August 21, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, in Skokie.

Visitors can enjoy more than 100 exhibitors offering the latest in natural health, personal growth and metaphysics. Among more than 70 authors, psychics, mediums, channels and healers are international bestselling author Blake D. Bauer and Ehryck “Soul Man” Gilmore, lecturer and author of Why Am I Stuck and Law of Attraction 101. Other speakers include Gail Thackray, Cary Weldy and Susan Wisehart.

Attendees can choose from aura photos, relaxing massages, quality nutritional supplements and natural healing products, or have their future revealed and connect with lost loved ones. All areas of New Thought from ancient healing traditions to New Age technology are represented.

Cost is $14 for the weekend. Free parking. Location: 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. For advance tickets and $1 off coupon, visit bmse.net. See ad on page 3. Win a free ticket, sign up at NAChicagoNorth.com/CHI/Contests.

Get a Reading with Candace at the BMSE

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sychic and medium Candace, with more than 23 years of experience, will be presenting her services at the Body Mind Spirit Expo on August 20 and 21, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, in Skokie. She’ll be doing $40 readings with unlimited time and questions.

There will also be new crystals and stones, plus other spiritually themed goods to choose from for purchase at her booth at the Expo and at her store, Intuitive Resources. The store carries a variety of candles, incense, sage and more.

Candace uses her angelic gifts and abilities to guide and heal clients in mind, body and spirit.

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TheosoFest Presents the Mind, Body and Spirit Festival

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he Theosophical Society in America will host the 16th annual TheosoFest Mind, Body and Spirit Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 10, at their national headquarters, in Wheaton. Open to the community, this free, family-friendly event celebrates the wisdom of the ages, the unity of all life and spiritual transformation.

Attracting more than 2,000 people annually, the festival takes place on the society’s 40 acres of landscaped grounds, featuring a world-class library, the Quest Book Shop, an outdoor labyrinth and the Buddha Meditation Garden. Visitors can learn about meditative practices from many traditions and experts; stroll through the labyrinth; try qigong, yoga and tai ji; participate in a drum circle; or visit the Kids Korner. Vendors will be on hand offering demonstrations and food samples from India Palace Restaurant, Bricks Wood Fired Pizza and more.

The festival will open with prayers from the world traditions, followed by several presentations throughout the day. Topics include The Truth About Death and Reincarnation Revealed, with Ruben Cabigting; The Path to Awakening: An Integral View, with Bill Epperly, Ph.D.; Meditation on Impermanence, with Juliana Cesano; Native American Spirituality: Connecting with the Earth, with Quentin Young; Dharma: The Way to a Meaningful Life, with Hersh Khetarpal; and many more.

Cost: $5 parking; hybrid cars and bicycles are free. Location: 1926 N. Main St., Wheaton. For more information, call 630-668-1571, ext.

315, email Info@Theosophical.org or visit Theosophical.org/theosofest. See ad on page 31.

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he 12th annual Lightworkers Midwest Conference (LMC) will take place from September 30 to October 2 at Benedictine University, in Lisle.

Featuring high-energy lectures, shopping and live entertainment, the event showcases bestselling authors, leadership coaches, spiritual entrepreneurs and channelers commenting on pertinent, Joanne Koenig-Macko cutting-edge topics.

Speakers include Joanne Koenig-Macko, Robert Novak, Jacque Nelson and Naperville hypnotherapist Marc Holm.

Topics include spirituality and personal growth, holistic healing, angels, near-death experiences, quantum psychics, past lives, hypnosis, releasing poverty consciousness and experiential exercises.

Attendees can participate in a one-of-a-kind sound healing journey led by Bob Macko and Sven Oscar Hansen, of MaHaRa, to lift the spirits and reach new realms of consciousness and transcendental shivasana. Led by KoenigMacko, a visionary artist and life coach, LMC helps attendees reach new heights to live their most authentic life purpose with passion and meaningful intention.

Fri. night admission is $10 cash. For a special $111 weekend rate, call producer Joanne Macko at 630-579-8184. For more information and to register, visit LightworkersConference.com.

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Herbalism with the Experts

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he Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference is celebrating five years with a special Herbal Traditions Retreat with Rosemary Gladstar & Friends. This retreat for women will take place October 7, 8 and 9, at Camp Helen Brachman, in Almond, Wisconsin, with Tammi Sweet, Margi Flint, Linda Conroy, April Stone Dahl and Angelique Moss Greer. Participants will choose a learning track and will have time with Gladstar during evening activities.

Gladstar, an elder herbalist, will demonstrate how to make effective, well-formulated and tasty medicine that includes throat balls, adapto-balls, brain balls and her famous zoom balls. The class will include recipes, demonstrations and samples.

Meals by Rooted Spoon Catering. For complete schedule and registration, visit MidwestWomensHerbal.com. See ad on page 19.

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30 Days of Doing is Looking for Community Partners

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eterson Garden Project is seeking sponsors and partners to support 30 Days of Doing, an action campaign to be held between October 15 and November 15 to build new pop-up victory gardens, harvest existing gardens, donate to food and nutrition partners, learn about how food gardening and home cooking education makes a difference in people’s lives, and raise funds for scholarships and Grow2Give programs for 2017.

Those that want to make a hands-on difference in the local food movement and connect directly with active community members should call 1-855-747-4769, ext.

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New International Food Summit Debuts in Chicago

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he inaugural Chicago Food Tank Summit will take place November 16 at the Gleacher Center.

Partnering with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Food Tank will feature heroes like Denise O’Brien and Fred Kirschenmann and food leaders such as David Barber, Monica Eng, Rick Bayless, Angela Mason, Ben Burkett, Alesha Black, Joseph Erbentraut and others discussing topics from running an agricultural business to transparency in the food system. Tickets are now on sale and will sell out quickly.

After the panel discussions, a reception at 5:30 p.m. will be hosted by Eataly, Chef Mario Batali’s sprawling, modern outpost, featuring a range of Italian eateries and food markets. The Bright Spots dinner at 7 p.m. includes a four-course plated dinner prepared by Eataly’s head chef paired with four complementary wines.

One of Food Tank’s major goals is to convene eaters, farmers, businesses, policymakers, entrepreneurs, funders and donors to talk about the challenges and the opportunities they face and highlight what’s working in fields, boardrooms, restaurants, grocery stores, kitchens, laboratories and town halls across the globe.

Location: 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr., Chicago. For a complete lineup of events and to obtain $100 off tickets, use the promo code ONEHUNDRED at eventbrite. com/e/2016-food-tank-summit-chicago-il-tickets-20817007229. See ad on page 39.

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newsbriefs An Umbrella of Vital Care for Brain Health

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he Neuroscience Center (TNC), in Deerfield, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex disorders, bringing together a diverse group of specialists with high-level expertise in brain health in a state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facility. PathFinder Brain SPECT Imaging and the Hyperbaric Centers of Chicago (HCC) work together with the TNC team to address treatment-resistant and complex neuropsychiatric disorders of children and adults that have multiple, co-occurring conditions.

Treatment-resistant depression, complex regional pain syndrome, severe traumatic brain injury, chronic stroke, behavioral and developmental disorders and other complex disorders are resolved using multiple approaches. PathFinder provides the highest-quality functional imaging, and in addition, there is EEG and a variety of laboratory tests for pharmacogenomics (how genes affect a person’s response to drugs), inflammatory conditions, environmental toxicity, tick-borne illness and nutritional status. TNC provides customized treatment protocols tailored to the individual patient, including several specialized procedures.

HCC is the largest hyperbaric center in Chicagoland, with two chambers, including a multiperson chamber so the caregiver can be inside with the patient. TNC is a well-known regional, national and international referral resource.

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For appointments, call 847-945-4268. For more information, visit NeuroScience.md, HBot.md or PathFinder.md. See ad on page 9 and in the Community Resource Guide.

Dr. Kolodziej Offers Chiropractic and Herbal Remedies

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r. Leon Kolodziej, DC, MH, Ph.D., is a medical herbalist and chiropractor who has practiced for nearly 30 years on the northwest side of Chicago.

He explains, “I focus on treatment of chronic Dr. Leon Kolodziej conditions using herbs, diet, supplements and colon and liver cleansing (body cleansing). I further do physiotherapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, nutrition and weight loss.”

Kolodziej was born in Poland in 1954 and emigrated to the United States with his parents when he was 7 years old. At an early age, he developed a lifelong interest in science, philosophy and New Age thought. He was particularly fascinated with methods of natural healing and harnessing the energy of human consciousness. His basic philosophy is, “Clean the body, change the diet, support with herbs, supplements, nutrition and exercise.”

In addition to chiropractic treatments, he formulated and uses his own line of Dr. K’s Nature’s Healing Remedies products, such as his famous Dr. K’s Colon Cleaner, V21 Green Super Food and Super 3 MCG with pharmaceutical-grade MSM, vitamin C and gelatin in his practice and recommends them for home use.

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uthor Lynda Hope Dresher, also known as Lynda Hope, created the concept for her Creativity series more than 35 years ago. Now, children 4 to 8 years old and their parents can recognize and explore their own creative potential in the new 32-page picture book, Jackie and Creativity Go to School.

Creativity is colorfully personified, along with Courage, Happy, Joy, Hope, Fear, Hate, Anxiety, Gloom and Despair. Dresher says, “It took years to research these personality traits, illustrate, compose the music and develop the story. The message is just as important today as it was back then.” As a cantor, chaplain and grief recovery specialist, Dresher knows the importance of getting in touch with emotions and allowing them to be heard and felt.

In the book, 6-year-old Jackie loves Creativity unLynda Hope Dresher til the first day of school—then come the rules! Parents and teachers need to encourage children to love and nurture their creative spark, the essence of their being, and to recognize their positive and negative emotions that can either help or diminish their creativity process.

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Thermometry Wellness Scan Sets the Bar Higher

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Founded on 30 years of research by European doctors specializing in integrative medicine, WBT is one of the most comprehensive modalities available today to evaluate the internal functioning of our body. Unlike imaging tests like MRI, mammogram and ultrasound, WBT is a functional, safe, radiation-free, gentle, non-invasive assessment tool that is excellent for early detection of abnormal breast tissue, identifying the root causes of disease and evaluating an individual’s progress.

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Dr. Elizabeth notes that the terms oral health and general health should not be interpreted as separate entities because we cannot have a healthy body without oral health. She says, “I am passionate about learning and strive to implement most up-to-date, natural procedures and practices to help my patients to feel better, be stronger and healthier by lessening toxic load and supporting the body’s own ability to heal itself and achieve harmony.”

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Peterson is a massage therapist and yoga practitioner who has been trained by the staff at Cuddlist (Cuddlist.com) in techniques and a code of professional conduct. While cuddling sessions involve non-sexual touch wearing comfortable clothing, each session is customized to the client’s needs and could include conversation, reading, music or quiet introspection.

Personal boundaries and confidentiality are respected at all times. Peterson says that cuddling helps people to relax, reduces stress and anxiety, nourishes their soul and may help them to get in touch with their higher selves.

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Good posture actually comes naturally from using our body efficiently and allowing its structure to support us, rather than holding ourselves up by means of muscles alone.

When we sit, the position of the pelvis can either make slouching inevitable or attaining a more upright posture easy.

If the buttocks are shifted forward, the back gets rounder, and the added weight compresses the nerves near the tailbone; breathing becomes restricted and the neck and shoulders naturally tense to try to hold us upright. However, by popping out the buttocks and seating the pelvis on the chair so that our weight drops down to the front edges of our “sitting bones”, we can relax our entire body and still remain upright and balanced.

Rolfing Structural Integration practitioners analyze how different positions and tension patterns shift the way our weight is supported, which in turn affects posture. Rolfers release these constricted areas in the connective tissues (fascia), which can bind us into habitual tension patterns. They also advise clients about the most efficient ways to sit, stand and move to help them achieve the balance, mobility and awareness needed to be able to enjoy a consistently relaxed, upright posture.

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Delayed Kindergarten Reduces Attention Deficit

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Measuring inattentiveness and hyperactivity reflect a child’s ability to self-regulate. The generally accepted theory is that young people that are able to stay focused, sit still and pay attention longer tend to do much better in school.

“This is some of the most convincing evidence we’ve seen to support what U.S. parents and policymakers have already been doing—choosing to delay entry into kindergarten,” says Stanford Graduate School of Education Professor Thomas S. Dee. In addition to improved mental health, children with later kindergarten enrollment dates also exhibited superior emotional and social skills.

The number of U.S. children entering kindergarten at age 6 instead of 5 has progressively increased to about 20 percent, according to the study. Many parents are opting to delay kindergarten enrollment for a year to give their children a leg up in physical and emotional maturity and social skills.

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Breastfed Babies Have Fewer Colds and Ear Infections

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study from the University of Texas has found that increased breastfeeding decreases ear infections among nursing children. The researchers followed 367 babies between 1 and 12 months old from 2008 through 2014.

The scientists analyzed family history traits of smoking, ear infections, breastfeeding and formula feeding. Nose and throat mucosal samples were taken throughout the study period to identify infections, and parents informed the researchers whenever the baby experienced an infection.

The study was led by Dr. Tasnee Chonmaitree, a pediatrics professor from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. “We clearly showed that frequent upper respiratory infections, carriage of bacteria in the nose and lack of breastfeeding are major risk factors for ear infections,” he states. “Prolonged breastfeeding was associated with significant reductions in both colds and ear infections, a common complication of colds.”

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A consortium of researchers from the University of Kansas, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology analyzed data from both hospitals and national surveys to determine sunlight exposure for the mothers. Increased exposure to sunlight increases levels of natural vitamin D.

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Scrambling Species

Climate Change Favors Some Birds over Others Decades of data show that climate change is manipulating the way avian species move across continents. For instance, the orchard oriole is losing prime habitat in the South, but gaining more up north. Thousands of species worldwide face the same dilemma. Specific birds need a particular habitat, such as open spaces or groves of trees, and some of their traditionally preferred spots are becoming unlivable.

England’s Durham University ecologist Phillip Stephens, along with researchers from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the U.S. Geological Survey, have compiled nearly half a century’s worth of occurrence data from thousands of citizen scientists. Birders submitted their observations to the PanEuropean Common Birds Monitoring Scheme and the North American Breeding Bird Survey for 145 terrestrial bird species native to Europe and 380 species native to the United States.

“We used that information to generate a prior expectation for whether the species would’ve been advantaged or disadvantaged by climate change,” says Stephens.

The predictions were compared with actual bird abundance data from 1980 through 2010, and the populations that were expected to lose suitable habitat declined, while those expected to find their habitats improve increased. He states, “Recent climate change has already favored one set of species over another.”

Read the report at ClimateChange.Birdlife.org.

Good Reads

Fiction Readers Have More Empathy The love of books may begin at any age, but for most, it starts in childhood. Now, scientists are studying the effects of reading on the brain with MRIs, polls, surveys and experiments. The results indicate that readers of fiction are more empathetic toward others. By engaging with a story, they are temporarily placing themselves in a character’s shoes, thus fostering empathy in real life, and literary reading amplifies this effect.

According to a Stanford University study, reading a challenging book also helps us become smarter, as well as more empathetic. By attempting to tackle harder books, we create new connections in our minds that we might not have done otherwise. Neuroscientist Bob Dougherty remarks, “The right patterns of ink on a page can create vivid mental imagery and instill powerful emotions.”

David Comer Kidd, author of another related study, observes, “Like opening a window to let fresh air into our home, literature opens up our minds to the myriad ideas that we wouldn’t be able to experience on our own. We can pause to analyze the experiences depicted as if they were our own, expanding our experience of the world.”

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Toxic Trinkets

Low-Cost Jewelry May Harbor Cadmium In recent years, the European Commission has banned cadmium in all jewelry sold in Europe, but those shopping for low-cost jewelry in North America from popular fashion chains may be wearing products made with cadmium, a heavy metal that can be particularly toxic for kids. There are no known risks for people that wear contaminated jewelry, but swallowing or chewing on a piece containing high concentrations of the toxic metal could allow it to seep into the body.

James Van Loon, director of risk management at Health Canada’s consumer product safety branch, says that children’s bodies more readily absorb the toxic metal, and because they are more likely to put things in their mouths, jewelry that is marketed to those under 15 should contain virtually no cadmium.

Dr. Gérald Zagury, who performed tests and has published several studies on heavy metals in jewelry, says one sample contained the highest amount of cadmium ever reported in Canada for such a product. “It’s pretty close to pure cadmium,” he says. According to Health Canada, cadmium is cheap and melts at a lower point than more commonly used zinc, lowering energy costs for product makers.

According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, cadmium is a known carcinogen that can also lead to kidney failure, bone loss and other complications in those that are chronically exposed over time.

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s one of the leading centers for integrative medicine in the Chicago area, the Raby Institute uses the best available medical treatments and procedures to provide effective health, wellness and treatment plans. The Institute’s newly launched Integrative Aesthetics Program helps support that mission by providing non-invasive laser treatments that yield dramatic results in as little as 15 minutes. “The lasers are safe and effective, and fit with our medical model, which encourages the body to heal itself,” says Raby administrator John Ruhl.

The Institute is one of the first in the Midwest to offer these lasers. The PicoSure laser is effective for tattoo removal and skin rejuvenation such as minimizing brown spots, sun damage, fine lines and acne scars. It works by creating a small tear, or trauma, in the area. “This encourages the body to heal itself by producing more collagen and elastin,” says Ruhl. The SculpSure laser, used for body contouring, destroys fat cells around what the patient identifies as problem areas, commonly the stomach or sides. The Mona Lisa Touch laser treats pain and dryness associated with vaginal atrophy. “All support the body’s natural healing process instead of adding foreign substances, and can contribute to a patient’s overall improved quality of life,” says Ruhl.

Dr. Dominic Patawaran, one of the integrative medical providers at the Raby Institute, is impressed by the efficacy and speed of the lasers. A typical treatment lasts 15 minutes and can be done on a patient’s lunch break. “We’re a fast-paced culture, and people don’t

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The Raby Institute has a strong focus on strengthening the body’s natural detoxification process; Patawaran and the other doctors work with patients to support detoxification before and after the laser procedures. “We might suggest a patient take milk thistle or curcumin to support the liver during treatment or use massage to flush out the lymphatic system and encourage waste removal, since the lasers essentially are damaging unwanted tissue,” says Patawaran.

Dr. Katherine Thurer has been an integrative gynecologist at the Raby Institute since 2010 and says it’s remarkable to be able to offer something so effective to her patients. She’s seen transformative results with the Mona Lisa Touch. “The hardest part of being a doctor is telling a patient that you can’t help them. Before the Mona Lisa Touch,

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patients who had symptoms of vaginal atrophy such as dryness and pain during intercourse and urination had to either use a hormone or a temporary topical lubricant. The laser works quickly, and with no side effects,” says Thurer. A typical candidate has symptoms of vaginal dryness or pain with intercourse.

It’s also ideal for women with a history of breast cancer or that carry the gene for breast cancer, or women that don’t want to use hormones. A usual treatment involves three sessions lasting about five minutes each.

Besides the physical relief, Thurer says that her patients report more joy and satisfaction in their relationships after treatments. “Many patients stopped having intercourse because it was so painful. Now they are able to experience all the things they want to do again, which makes them happier and more fulfilled overall,” she says.

Patawaran stresses that these treatments are best used in conjunction with a balanced diet, regular exercise and other healthy lifestyle practices.

“The new lasers are another way for us to help patients meet their wellness goals. We take a look at their reasons for wanting treatment and make sure they’re not just looking for a quick fix.

Getting a procedure done can help align a patient’s physical wellness and aesthetic wellness, and can also help boost their confidence,” he says.

“We encourage preventive medicine as much as possible and work with our patients to modify their diet and exercise habits to support their optimal health. These lasers are complements to that; it’s for people who are already healthy, but want a little aesthetic boost to help meet their goals,” says Ruhl.

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inda Roberts from insects to is a lifelong whales. I interact animal lover with wildlife and who has an innate domesticated ability to comcompanions. They municate with don’t even have animals big and to still be on this small. As a teacher, Earth—I’m able to reiki master and communicate with shaman, she works animals that have with people and moved on. They their compancommunicate with ions to heal their me either through past and present the third eye or and live healthy, the heart chakra. I enjoyable lives. describe it as one She uses her gift soul speaking to Linda Roberts to help them move another. through a number of issues, including behavioral problems, bonding, location changes, end-ofWhat kind of issues do you life transitions and general wellness. address with your clients?

Roberts feels called to teach and lead I assist people with developing strong people, and started Whispers of Love relationships and bonds with their to help others become as connected as animal companions. A lot of this has possible. to do with behavioral issues, anxiety, medical concerns, pain thresholds and end-of-life issues. People come to me How did you realize you have to find out why their cat isn’t using the a gift to communicate with litter box or their dog is baring his teeth animals? at the children. The animals communicate directly with me. Sometimes they Animal communication is a sixth sense use images or feelings to get a mesthat we all have, you just need to know sage across. If a cat isn’t eating and I’m how to turn it on and listen to it. Meditrying to find out why, it might put a tation and mindfulness help tremensensation of pain into my gallbladder. dously, and I also teach others how to turn this sense on. I’ve always loved an- From there, we can diagnose the problem. I also volunteer at a forest preserve imals and felt a bond with them. After where I work with animals like snakes, my mother died, I went on a spiritual quest and realized that I was picking up tarantulas, turtles and raptors. I help them adjust to their environment and messages from the animals around me. make sure they feel safe.

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Animals will often choose their humans, although we think it’s the other way around. When I do past-life explorations with people and their companions, many times the pair have been together in a past life, whether that was as parent and child or in another relationship. An animal’s behavior often alerts me to a situation in their home where maybe the human isn’t meeting the animal’s needs. Many animals I communicate with think their human companions are too stressed out and not managing it in a healthy way. It’s normal for our lives to have stress, but how you cope with it is important. Go for a walk. Get some exercise. Meditate. Animals are grounded in their bodies and their hearts, and humans are too in their heads. If we aimed to lead a more heart-centered life, we’d be a lot happier.

How can others tune into their sixth sense?

We have so many distractions in our life it can be difficult to quiet our minds and pay attention to the energy around us. Meditation, especially a moving or walking meditation, can help with this. Energy isn’t constrained by time or space, so it’s very normal to be able to communicate with beings that have left this Earth or live in another country. I don’t believe that anything happens by accident or coincidence. We use our intuition all the time, whether that’s choosing a table at a coffee shop or buying a house. The more we can pay attention to that, the more we’re living with intention. We need to try to practice love and compassion towards all beings and treat each other with kindness. A little goes a long way.

Whispers of Love is located in Lake Forest. For more information, call 312231-5607 or visit TheWhispersOfLove. com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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Barnet Bain on How Creativity Can Save the World Fresh Thinking Challenges Rigid Mindsets

by Linda Sechrist

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ilmmaker Barnet Bain’s credits include writer/director of Milton’s Secret, due out this fall, starring Donald Sutherland and Michelle Rodriguez and based on Eckhart Tolle’s book, producer of the Oscarwinning What Dreams May Come, executive producer of the Emmy-award nominee Homeless to Harvard and writer/producer of The Celestine Prophecy movie. Now, as author of The Book of Doing and Being: Rediscovering Creativity in Life, Love, and Work, he offers tools that everyone can use to develop a creativity practice designed to move us beyond our unconscious hand-me-down worldview, escape mental and emotional straightjackets and unlock great reservoirs of imagination. In so doing, we discover we can create anything we like; from a work of art to a fulfilling relationship.

Why is creativity so vital now?

More than ever before, the nature of human consciousness today is making it apparent that we live inside stories and are pushing up against their edges. Strategies we’ve used to try to attain control, success or empowerment—structured ideas about how the world works, false assurances and guarantees about life— may not be working. As a result, we are mired in anxiety, stress and crises. It all offers us the opportunity to wake up to a larger truth that supersedes everything else: We must discover where our true safety resides, in building newly intelligent relationships within, as well as with 28

others, using capacities beyond logic and reason.

Why do we need an internal sense of safety?

Safety found within shows up in our experiences of the world. As we become increasingly reliant on and confident in our creative skills to survive and thrive, we give ourselves the gift of resilience in chaos.

Humanity’s creativity must be awakened in order to meet the challenges of a changing world and effectively address problems that appear to have too few solutions. The same inner awareness and skill set that give birth to the creative process can be applied to all aspects of life. Only through creative acts can we rise above unworkable paradigms, group thinking and earlier conditioning to create new and more fluid stories that grow from revised thoughts, beliefs, choices and attitudes that mature from the inside out.

Deep, compassionate understanding of how we arrived at this point allows us to shed restrictions. It begins with facing the whys and wherefores of our most intimate consciousness.

How do male and female energies play into this?

Everyone possesses both masculine and feminine energies; neither is better or less valuable than the other. Doing and acting characterize masculine energy, which makes things. It builds, structures, orders and files. Being

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characterizes the feminine, womb-like energy, pregnant with possibilities and subsequent manifested outcomes. The capacities to imagine, feel and receive also are feminine. In the dance with the masculine, the harmony of these feminine qualities is the primal desire for and the impulse of creativity itself.

When the masculine and feminine energies are balanced and intimately joined, they express the ability to act, create, manifest, build and bring order.

When we learn how to balance them, we become more creative and effective, individually and collectively. We are better at meeting challenges and responding to opportunities.

How does chauvinism block creativity?

Chauvinism, an elevation of masculine over feminine energy, would separate us from our feelings. It does violence to femininity and castrates legitimate masculinity. The mildest trace of such subordination diminishes and reduces primal creative energies to second place, so that nothing new can arrive. Civilization suffers from this systemic disorder to the degree that we believe our needs won’t be met unless we are controlling or relying disproportionately on action principles. A culture that elevates doing over being is ignorant of how to pop the clutch and shift into neutral, and so keeps driving down the same road without hope of changing direction.

When spirituality was more alive inside religious traditions, we honored the sanctity of the Sabbath and the importance of putting aside doing in order to be intimate with the mystery of life. It’s what breathes new life into our thoughts and feelings, arousing body, mind and spirit to new heights.

Every creator understands that all creativity is a gift of the feminine energy and a gift of the gods. Integrative masculine energies are always constellated around such a gift. Allowing ourselves to become intimate with a greater state of being rather than doing, we open ourselves to receiving a new relationship with life.

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

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GROWING UP EMPOWERED Helping Kids Step into Their Best Selves

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he plugged-in, stressed-out world that challenges adults can be even more difficult for teens in the throes of hormones, peer pressure and a selfie culture. Parents can help their children thrive and become empowered individuals by nurturing desirable character traits such as resourcefulness, resilience, perseverance, self-reliance, independence, empathy and social competence.

Child psychologist Michele Borba, Ed.D., of Palm Springs, California, is a former classroom teacher and the mother of three grown children who dispenses advice at MicheleBorba.com/blog.

Her main parenting focus is character education, as reflected in her latest book, Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World. “Tune in to what your kids love,” advises Borba. “Then find learning experiences that help them develop traits they need to be happy, productive adults.”

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This positive parenting approach—accentuating youthful desires and strengths, instead of deficiencies and weaknesses—helps young people develop a secure footing in life. “Kids are driven by their hearts,” observes Borba. “A positive parent doesn’t do the cookie-cutter approach, as in, ‘That’s what worked for other kids in the neighborhood,’ nor even reference what the parent did as a teen.” Teens also impose upon themselves, thinking that being trendy, beautiful, rich and famous are valuable life goals. “The positive parent looks at each child as an individual, listens to what really makes them light up, and then supports that.”

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Josselyne Herman-Saccio, a Landmark program leader in New York City, remarks, “Every one of us has a dream, yet too many of us choose our path with fear, disguised as practicality. Our kids might get the message that, ‘You don’t do your dream as your career.’”

That thought can leave anyone feeling like something is missing.

After putting off her own career as a singer and ultimately deciding to go for it, Herman-Saccio recorded That’s What Love Can Do with her group Boy Krazy. The song rose to the top of the pop charts in 1993.

That empowering experience helped her decide to help others—including her own three children—fulfill their dreams. Today, Herman-Saccio leads the Landmark Forum for adults, and the company also offers a version of the course for 13-to-17-year-olds, an interactive, three-day program in cities across the U.S. It helps teens first understand their existing patterns of thoughts and behaviors and then move forward to create new possibilities and face new challenges and discover a new level of power, freedom, self-expression and peace of mind. For a teen to register, a parent or legal guardian must register for or have completed the organization’s adult forum and provide permission.

Teens planning for life after high school get help identifying their career passion at schools such as Upland Hills School, in Oxford, Michigan. Its emphasis on experiential learning culminates in a senior project the teen produces, whether it’s writing a novel, building a storage shed or volunteering at the local senior citizen center. Each must someway contribute to the community.

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At the Hunter School, in Romney, New Hampshire, kids dealing with attention challenges can nurture mindbody awareness, energetic mindfulness and sensory integration. It all helps them get to know themselves and relate better to others.

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Teens already on track and wanting to develop additional leadership skills can tap into motivational speaker and self-help author Tony Robbins’ annual Unleash the Power Within youth leadership program event. Groups of youths 14 to 17 years old collectively participate to

A way for youngsters 5 to 19 years old to become empowered is by joining a 4-H group in urban, suburban or rural areas.

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Casual family activities can provide opportunities for conversations about what teens want in life or what they’re worried about, and that opens the door for adults to step up to help mentor and empower their children.

“Boys are more likely to talk while colleges and universities shows that people with a 4-H background are more likely to give back to their communities than others (see Tinyurl. com/YouthDevelopmentStudy).

For Grammy-winner Jennifer Nettles, of Nashville, 4-H meant learning to perform at an early age, even flying to Chicago to do it. “I don’t know that I would be where I am today without 4-H,” she says. “Mentors there help you. They helped me with the skills of performing and learning about being on stage; they also taught me the importance of giving back.”

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Growing food for themselves and others can be a great adventure for teens, while fostering resourcefulness, perseverance and ecological awareness. Seventeenyear-old Katie Stagliano launched Katie’s Krops, in Summerville, South Carolina, several years ago based on her desire to fight hunger by growing food for people that need it. Today, the enterprise offers grants for youth in any area to start and maintain a local garden, provided they give away the produce to the hungry.

The initiative has grown to more than 50 gardens around the U.S.

Both Mobile Urban Growers, in Mobile, Alabama, and Closer to Earth, in Oklahoma City, empower youth through exercising organic gardening skills, environmental and food justice advocacy and personal mentorship.

Empowering experiences for teens don’t have to cost a lot or involve travel.

“Dream big, but start small. Look around your own backyard, in your community,”

they’re doing something, like shooting baskets with you in the driveway,” observes Borba. “Girls are more likely to talk if it’s one-on-one.”

Positive parents actively listen and then clarify what they heard from their teens, says Herman-Saccio. This information helps point the way forward, to more interactive dialogue, brainstorming, problem-solving, helpful experiences and eventually, youth empowerment.

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Creativity isn’t only child’s play; parents also could do well to infuse their own lives with its discoveries and delights. “Through creativity, parents can reawaken a sense of wonder and joy, and nurture characteristics like patience,” says Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way for Parents: Raising Creative Children.

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hether it’s playing dress-up, making forts from sofa cushions or drawing pictures, creative moments can define and distinguish a happy childhood. Yet it’s not all just fun and games, according to experts. Childhood creativity, nurtured both in the classroom and at home, is crucial for developing qualities such as sound decision-making, flexible thinking and mental resiliency.

Analyzing more than 150 studies across the fields of psychology, neuroscience, education and business management, the Center for Childhood Creativity, in Sausalito, California, found many important life skills are affiliated with a creative upbringing.

The resulting white paper, Inspiring a Generation to Create, underscores that rather than simply being an innate trait, creativity can be taught.

“Creativity should be an integral part of every child’s education. The research shows that we can avoid the

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Engaging Parents

Cameron wrote the book in part to guide her own daughter, actress and film director Domenica Cameron-Scorsese, in her creative journey through motherhood.

While many such works focus on art projects for kids, Cameron’s book emphasizes activities that put creative fuel in the parental tank. For example, she recommends parents take up the ritual of “morning pages”; writing three pages of stream-of-consciousness thoughts the first thing each morning.

Jean Van’t Hul, author of The Artful Parent, started a daily sketchbook practice for herself and to set an example for her kids. “I like that the kids see me creating regularly and they’ve joined in a couple times. I also want to get over my self-limited belief that I’m not a good artist,” remarks Van’t Hul, who blogs at ArtfulParent.com.

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A family ritual, like a bedtime story or relationship with a pet, can be re-imagined to inspire household members to co-create together. “Instead of always reading to my kids, we take turns making up stories by ‘giving’ each other three things, like an airplane, a shovel and a pair of pants, which we have to use in a story,” says Nicole Corey Rada, a working mother of two in Richmond, Virginia. “Sometimes, we pretend our pets are having conversations, and use different voices and accents to express what they might be saying, given their

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Every child and parent is creative. Exercising our creativity is an act of faith. ~ Julia Cameron circumstance at the time. This is a family favorite; we laugh constantly.”

Mark Runco, Ph.D., a University of Georgia professor of gifted and creative education, founder of the Creativity Research Journal and advisor to the Center for Childhood Creativity, notes the importance of balancing unstructured and structured activities, creating space for both individual expression and creative collaboration.

To foster the former, Van’t Hul encourages “strewing”, which she refers to as “the art of casually yet strategically leaving invitations for learning and creativity out for kids to discover on their own.” Invitations to play could be a basket of non-toxic blocks, a recycled-paper sketchpad opened to a blank page or some nature finds from a walk in the woods.

As an example of the latter, Cameron suggests that parents lead kids on a weekly creative expedition, allowing the kids to choose a new place to aimlessly explore such as a park, bookstore, pet shop or museum. According to the author, that sense of shared adventure, fostered in a safe space, naturally nurtures the creative process, both for now and the future.

“If you make art the center, insisting that kids be creative, they may feel a sense of pressure,” advises Cameron.

“If you make inspiration the center, it spills over into art.”

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JUST WALK 22 Minutes a Day Boosts Well-Being

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ven mainstream media have picked up on the many physical and mental benefits of walking, including weight loss, reduced stress, increased energy and better sleep, and that’s only the beginning. These additional compelling effects may well catalyze us to consistently step out for a daily walk, understanding that cumulative steps count, too. For more inspiration, check out this month’s race walking at the Summer Olympics.

Walking helps heart health and diabetes. According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Walking program launched last fall, the risk of heart disease and diabetes can be significantly reduced via an average of 22 minutes a day of brisk walking. “Physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, certain cancers, osteoporosis, cognitive decline and even depression,” says Dr. JoAnn Manson, chief of the division of preventive medicine at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. “Can you imagine if there was a pill that could simultaneously have all those benefits? Everyone would be clamoring for it.”

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Walking facilitates doctor-patient communication. Columbus, Ohio-based Walk with a Doc (WalkWithADoc.org) helps organize free walking events each month via 230 chapters nationwide.

They’re led by physicians and other healthcare authorities. “It’s a casual forum in which to communicate and also learn about the health benefits of walking,” says Executive Director Rachael Habash, who’s aiming for 350 chapters by year’s end. When doctors emphasize the benefits of exercise, patients tend to listen.

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mile away walked to school. Today, that figure is 30 percent,” says Sheila Franklin, of the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity, in The Walking Revolution documentary (scroll to the video at EveryBodyWalk.org). Experts warn that less walking by youngsters can create sedentary habits and lead to shortened life spans.

Daily walks to school boost cognitive performance in students, according to Mary Pat King, the National Parent Teacher Association director of programs and projects. Dr. Richard Jackson, a pediatrician, professor and chair of Environmental Health Sciences at the School of Public Health at University of California, Los Angeles,. and former environmental health director at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, reports that walking improves children’s learning ability, concentration, moods and creativity.

Even lifelong walkers are moved to walk more by using a pedometer to track their steps and distance traveled, says Dr. Lauren Elson, a physical medicine and rehabilitation instructor at Harvard Medical School, who is also the medical editor of the recent Harvard Special Health Report Walking for Health (Health.Harvard.edu/walk). A metareview of 26 studies found that using the device raised physical activity levels by nearly 27 percent, adding about 2,500 steps per day. Most stores that sell exercise equipment offer inexpensive pedometers, while smartphone users can download an app such as Moves, Breeze or Pedometer++. Apple’s iOS includes the free app Health.

Walking leads to meaningful exchanges. Social connections and honest conversations between two people can be aided by walking outside instead of sitting inside. Clay Cockrell, a licensed clinical social worker in New York City, began walking with clients 12 years ago. He notes that casual venues like parks have been especially helpful for men. “They sometimes have a more difficult time making eye contact in sessions. Outside, they are looking where they are going, looking at nature, other people—the pressure is less. My own health has improved, as well,” he says.

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s much as 40 percent of food produced in the U.S. is wasted, even as one in six Americans goes hungry. Instead of feeding people better, we are feeding the city dump.

Of all types of trash, food consumes the most space in our municipal landfills, followed by plastic and paper. Rotting food then releases harmful methane, a greenhouse gas 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

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network to shuttle leftovers from the university to soup kitchens, donating 200 meals a night to feed the hungry.

In the last five years, FRN has recovered more than 1 million pounds of food from 184 campuses in 42 states, proving that ingenuity and philanthropy can together fight the food waste travesty. “There are two major barriers to recovering leftover food; one is awareness, like helping businesses to understand the laws that protect them from liability,” says Pascual, the organization’s current director of innovation and operations.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture recently set a goal of slashing food waste in half by 2030, with several supporting bills approaching the floor in Congress. The EPA food recovery hierarchy calls for reducing food waste first and foremost, with recovering food to feed people or animals as a fallback and utilizing landfills only as a last resort.

“It’s one thing to set goals, but to realize those reductions in food waste, we have to change our behavior,” says Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (and What We Can Do About It). Farms and households are the two largest generators of food waste, according to Bloom, whose blog at WastedFood.com offers dozens of beneficial tips for keeping food out of the trash bin.

Food waste reduction can be engineered in ways less noticeable to consumers, such as doing away with dining hall trays or using smaller plates. ~Cam Pascual

Fighting food waste starts before we go to the grocery. Bloom recommends consumers organize cupboards to know what’s already in stock, plan meals and stick to the shopping list. Post-purchase, easy tips include serving smaller portions, freezing leftovers and sharing surplus with friends and neighbors.

Bloom’s website fans contribute more ideas like mixing veggie scraps into pet food or making them into soup stock. Using a smaller refrigerator keeps shoppers from bulking up while saving energy costs. The battle against wasted food needs to start at home, where small steps add up to big change.

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I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in. ~John Muir Renew

Since ancient times, gardens have been employed as a place of healing for body and spirit. Japanese healthcare providers prescribe shinrin-yoku, meaning, “walking in forests to promote health” or “forest bathing”. Its intent is to use sight, sound and smell to connect with nature through stress-reducing, meditative walks.

Based on a program created by the Morikami Japanese Gardens, in Delray Beach, Florida, Washington state’s Bloedel Reserve, on Bainbridge Island, conducts Strolls for Well-Being. Participants sign up for a free, 10-week session of 12 self-guided walks and three group meetings. A companion workbook is provided to encourage journaling on themes such as forgiveness, gratitude and joy.

“Public gardens are a safe place where people can focus and do the work,” says Erin Jennings, with Bloedel.

“We see people that wish to reflect and refuel or simply be more aware and intentional in life.” With 150 acres of natural woodlands and landscaped areas, ranging from a moss garden to a bird marsh, participants can take as much time as they need.

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Bees are an integral part of any flowering garden, and Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary, in Floyd, Virginia, sustainably hosts 30 hives on six acres adjacent to a field planted with buckwheat, mustard, sunflowers and clover for its biodynamic beekeeping. An orchard on the property dovetails with an organic farm next door. Tours, talks, plant sales, food and music enhance the hospitality.

Hope Hill Lavender Farm, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, adds lavender to soap, sugar scrubs, lotion and essential oil. “It takes 11 pounds of hand-picked fresh blossoms to make one ounce of essential oil,” says Troy Jochems, coowner with his wife, Wendy. A member of the mint family, lavender adds distinctive flavor and fragrance to both sweet and savory dishes (find recipes at HopeHillLavenderFarm.com). Visit the farm on summer weekends through mid-August and plan to partake of the annual lavender festival next June.

In Glen Allen, Virginia, visitors enjoy a cool serving of lavender lemonade or honey ice cream at Lavender Fields Herb Farm after a stroll through

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Tea Wellness classes and tastings of fair trade heirloom varieties are a big draw at Light of Day Organics, in Traverse City, Michigan. They’re taught by founder and horticulturist Angela Macke, a registered nurse. It’s the only dual-certified organic and Demeter Biodynamic commercial grower of tea plants in North America.

The Boiron Medicinal Garden at the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, emphasizes the importance of plants in homeopathy. Maggie Saska, plant production specialist with the research farm, explains, “Walking tours with educational signage in the garden let visitors know which species to look for when planting their own organic healing garden. Plants from a store may not be organically grown or of the correct species,” although a nursery may afford more options.

Christophe Merville, D.Pharm., Boiron USA director of education and pharmacy development, attests that many familiar plants can offer benefits beyond beauty, such as reducing stress, promoting healing or easing congestion. He cautions, “People think plants are naturally safe, but they can be dangerous. St. John’s wort extract, for example, can relieve mild depression, but interacts with prescription medicines. It also reacts to light, so users may experience rashes from sun exposure.

“Lemon balm can be made into an antioxidant tea. It can be grown in a garden, on a balcony or indoors, and combines well with chamomile or lavender.

We like it for helping to relieve anxiety or to improve mental performance.”

Merville suggests steeping German chamomile tea for relaxing sleep.

He says breathing in the steam helps a stuffy nose. When used as a compress, it can relieve pain and itch from rashes. “Don’t drink too much or make it too concentrated,” he warns,

Americans’ Inside Story n Only 12 percent of U.S. adults go outside nearly every day, 8 percent several times a week and 6 percent only once or twice a week. Two percent never venture outside. n When U.S. adults take time out of doors, just under a third spend more than an hour there and almost a quarter spend at least 30 minutes while the rest average five to 10 minutes or less. n Thirty-eight percent of Americans 55 years and over invest at least an hour outside each day, compared to 25 percent of those under 35.

Source: National Recreation and Park Association because of its blood-thinning properties. Saska and Merville recommend that enthusiasts take classes, work with an herbalist and find a good reference book. Merville prefers Rodale’s 21st Century Herbal for beginners.

Vicki Nowicki, founder of Liberty Gardens, in Downers Grove, Illinois, observes, “The world is seeing the first generations that don’t have a relationship with the land or know how to grow their own food.” Its seed-lending library, classes and tours, along with other healing gardens throughout the country, aim to get everyone back to basics including going outside.

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Although it may afford some short-term stability for the state, it does nothing to advance or fix existing clean energy policies in Illinois.

The once-vibrant Illinois clean energy industry was left to idle, with millions of dollars that might have been invested in lighting, heating and air-conditioning upgrades at schools, libraries, fire stations and other municipal facilities suspended before the stopgap budget was passed. The farreaching effects of the political impasse are clearly damaging to the state’s longterm goals.

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Jobs Bill, introduced in February 2015, that could serve as a powerful driver for expanding clean energy investments, curbing carbon emissions and keeping electricity bills affordable for consumers.

With a fixed and strengthened renewable energy and energy efficiency standard, ours can be competitive with other states, create economic opportunities for Illinois businesses, provide savings to consumers and cost-effectively renew its commitment to clean energy.

A recent five-year extension of the federal production and investment tax credits (PTC and ITC) for wind and solar energy resources provides an opportunity for states and utilities to invest in accelerating its renewable energy deployment, but they begin to decline in value in 2017 for wind and 2020 for solar before being phased out by 2022.

Further delays in negotiating a comprehensive energy package could lead to Illinois missing out on the full benefits of these federal incentives. Residents need to act quickly to fix the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS).

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Power Plan in Illinois, found that participation in a national carbon emissions trading program, along with implementing the Illinois Clean Jobs Bill, would yield nearly 6,000 megawatts of new wind and solar capacity in Illinois by 2030 and stimulate $6.3 billion in new capital investments that would save consumers more than $2.6 billion cumulatively. Continuing legislative inaction would leave those benefits unrealized.

The Clean Jobs Bill enjoys bipartisan support and is backed by a broad coalition of clean energy businesses, program implementers, nonprofits and some labor unions, but due to the prolonged budget impasse and the introduction of other energy legislation into the bill, it remains gridlocked.

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hen encountering a bird or animal that appears to be abandoned, take only minimal steps to help. “People mean well but a lot of rescues we see, didn’t need help,” says Lacy Campbell, wildlife care center operations manager for the Audubon Society of Portland, Oregon.

Make sure the animal is away from traffic or predators, and then call a local wildlife rehabilitator before taking further action, especially if the animal is injured.

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Baby squirrels can fall out of the nest.

“Leave him at the base of the tree,” says Jennifer Keats Curtis, author of the children’s book Squirrel Rescue. “Mom will rebuild the nest before coming to get her baby. If it’s cold, put it in a box with a towel. Once squirrels have been treated as a pet, they can’t be released.”

Tiny, not-yet-feathered nestlings should be returned home; it’s a myth that human scent poses a problem.

If the nest is out of reach or can’t be located, make one with a box and soft cloth. Put it in the tree, so the parents can resume feeding. Leave the area so as not to frighten them.

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“After young robins, scrub jays, crows and owls leave the nest, they typically spend up to a week on the ground before they can fly,” says Campbell. “At night, the parents will escort the fully feathered fledglings to safety beneath a bush.”

In parks, ducks and geese may nest away from the water. Mama will lead her babies to the pond, even across busy streets. If it’s safe, stop the car to halt traffic, act as their crossing guard, and then resume driving.

A box turtle operates on innate GPS. “It lives in an area the size of a football field,” explains Curtis. “It will go onward, no matter how many times people try to redirect it. If injured by a car or lawn mower, the shell can be mended by a rehab center.”

Bunnies eat at dusk and dawn. Inbetween, the nest may look abandoned.

“Wild baby rabbits are difficult to keep alive if injured,” says Curtis. “At sundown, see if mom returns; if not, they need a wildlife rehab expert.”

A lone, young raccoon is either old enough to climb a tree by itself or the mother will carry it. If we feed a raccoon, it will become a beggar.

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cornered, they hiss and fall over and play dead in a coma-like state for up to four hours. Check back later. If a mother possum has been killed by a car, call a rehab official to check her pouch for potential babies.

“If you find a young deer fawn or moose calf, leave it. The mother comes back several times each day to nurse,” advises Amanda Nicholson, director of outreach for the Wildlife Center of Virginia, in Waynesboro. “Its coloring helps it remain undetected by predators.”

Other Unexpected Encounters “Don’t feed wild animals or leave out food or accessible comestible trash.

Bobcats, wolves, bears and coyotes will avoid people unless food is involved,” cautions Jennifer Place, program associate for Born Free USA, a nonprofit in Washington, D.C. “Wild animals protect their space, food and young, so stay on marked trails when hiking and never turn your back on them.”

For unexpected meetings, stay calm. “Make sure there’s an escape route for the animal,” says Place. “With foxes or coyotes, throw sticks or small rocks, but don’t hit the animal. Make yourself look large and yell.” With snakes, sidestep away slowly for more than six feet before walking in the other direction. Bears require a different response. “Speak in a low voice so the bear realizes you are not prey. Never climb a tree,” says Place. “Bears know the terrain, can run faster than a horse and can climb trees, too. Sidestep away, remaining carefully upright, calm and unthreatening. If the bear moves toward you, keep talking until he moves away.

Running kicks-in its prey drive.”

If a wild animal is injured, wear heavy gloves in its vicinity to avoid being bitten or scratched. Completely cover the animal with a blanket so it stays relatively calm, and place it in a carrier for transport to a rehabilitation facility. A warm hot water bottle can help ward off shock.

Do not give the animal water, milk or food. Time is of the essence to ward off dangers of stress. Wild animals can carry disease without appearing to be ill. Fleas, ticks and mites are likely, so keep injured wildlife away from pets and children.

Yellowstone Park regulations require visitors to stay 25 yards away from most wildlife and 100 yards away from bears and wolves. Selfie photos with animals can result in injury or death for humans and animals through carelessness; safety depends on good judgement, respect and common sense.

Friends of wildlife know beforehand how to contact local rehabilitators if there’s an emergency, observe before taking action, and protect pets. “Always leash dogs when going into the yard at night and keep cats indoors,” says Place. “Peaceful co-existence allows for the safety of both people and animals, domestic and wild.”

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 Såskego:nah Long Daylight Big Moon Planetary Talk – 4-6pm. Will openly talk about the changes from global community, weather, environmental concerns, renewable resources, sustainability, food/nutrition, water, eco-friendly choices, DNA changes, human evolution and what we can personally do in our own home to be the change. Donation. RUAH Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. Registration required: 630-210-8688 or Heather@GraceAngels.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 Women’s Networking Group – 11:30am-1pm. 1st Wed. Offered through the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce. Buy own lunch. Location varies in Hoffman Estates. Dr.Kristen@TheBalanceDoc.com.

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Go Green Highland Park Meeting – 12:151:30pm. 1st Wed. All welcome to attend. If you would like to be involved but are unable to attend, email us. Madame ZuZu’s, 582 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park. More info: GoGreenHP2014@gmail.com. GoGreenHP.org.

Free Bemer Sessions – 5-8pm. Increase blood flow. Bio-electric magnetic energy therapy. NASA related, 1 million in use. Great health benefits and great business opportunity. Works by improving the microcirculation, 74% of the body’s blood system.

Shorewood Hypnosis, 102 W Jefferson St, Shorewood. For more info, Tom Masbaum: 708-955-3634 or EFT-Tom.com.

Evening Meditation with Mona Joy Cecala – 6:30pm. Mona Joy Cecala has been practicing meditation for over 8 years. She is passionate about meditation because it has transformed her life.

Through meditation, she has learned how to relieve stress and anxiety, and how to move from living in fear to living in peace. $10. Alternative Health Center, 800 E Northwest Hwy, Ste 101-A, Mount Prospect. 847-873-1490. BethHectuslmt.com.

Decluttering as a Happy Spiritual Practice Workshop – 7pm. Workshop based on the book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. The Kon-Mari Method offers simple tools for discarding and staying tidy, once and for all.

While this workshop builds on classes offered earlier this year, we welcome new and returning students.

Explore the underlying spiritual principles and foundational concepts of decluttering, along with basic ideas for getting started. Free-will offering. Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines.

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Hey Gorgeous! Take Back Your Power! – 6:308pm. Self-Empowerment breaking the chain. Presented by Marla E Goldberg of Insightful Energy Therapy. Learn the signs when you are handing over your power, or allowing someone to take your power from you. Will open with a grounding meditation then an introduction assessing yourself, empowerment strategies and then questions. Will end with a releasing meditation to take back your power. $25/person including journals for writing and taking notes. Sacred Mindscapes, 5435 Bull Valley Rd, Ste 304, McHenry. Register & prepay: SacredMindscapes.com.

Clutter Busting – 7-9pm. Presented by Rita Emmitt, a “recovered pack rat,” an international professional speaker and an award-winning, bestselling author.

Learn how to transform one’s attitude about beloved stuff and get simple tips we can take before attacking our clutter that will make the process easier. $25, $20/A.R.E. members. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Hiroshima Remembrance Day Meridians 12: Summer Qigong Retreat – Aug 6-7. 9am-4pm. Take two days to drop deeply into the revitalizing and soothing Meridian Gesture Qigong practice. Our special focus will be the Spirit force of Shen (consciousness) in the fire energies of heart, small intestine, pericardium and triple warmer. Laughter, joy, clarity of mind and speech, calming of anxiety, expressions of universal love, and a deepening of the heartfelt relationships of clan and culture highlight the course, bringing forth a true lightness of being and the ability to be 100% present to our life and relationships with joy. 12 CEs for professional therapists. $240. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston.

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Feng Shui in a Day – 9:30am-4:30pm. Change your life from the “outside-in” using feng shui.

One day, eye-opening class will give you tips that can be implemented immediately to create your best life. Learn the basics of feng shui, how to find best flow of energy, furniture placement, color activation, shift the energy in the wealth, relationship, career, health areas on your personal floor plan, plus much more in this energizing day. $108. Clubhouse Inn & Suites, 630 Pasquinelli, Westmont. Reservations necessary: 630-279-8870, TheFengShuiSchoolOfChicago.com.

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Sandhill Family Farms Farm Tour and Dinner – 4-8pm. Part of the Soil Sisters Weekend. Pack up your blanket and picnic basket with your plates and silverware and join us on the farm for a summer afternoon for a delicious farm-to-table meal served “picnic-style.” Adults will be greeted with a locally brewed beer. Then everyone’s invited on a farm tour to see how your food is grown. Sandhill Family Farms, 560 N Harris Rd, Grayslake. SandhillFamilyFarms.com. SoilSisters.wix.com/soilsisters.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 Nature as our Pharmacy: Intro to Herbs & Herbal Preparations – 9:30am-3:30pm. In this hands-on, highly interactive workshop, you will be introduced to 5 valuable plants readily found in our area through a plant walk and in-class herbal remedy making.

Learn how to identify these plants, when to harvest, how to grow them, and how to prepare them for nourishment and healing. $78. The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 Nagasaki Remembrance Day Drum Circle for Kids – 6-7pm. No experience needed. Bring a drum or borrow one of ours. $10. Purple Sprout Cafe, 341 E Dundee, Wheeling.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 NLP Certification Training – 11:45am-8pm.

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Integrative Aesthetics Info Session: Rejuvenate Your Skin, Rejuvenate Your Life – 5:30-6:30pm.

Learn more about the latest FDA-approved laser technology for tattoo removal, body sculpting, skin rejuvenation, and vaginal health. The Raby Institute is among the first in the Midwest to offer these services. Find out how they work in conjunction with our detox program, which prepares the body to strengthen and re-build itself. Each treatment takes 15-25 mins, with no downtime and little to no discomfort. Attend this info session for more information on these non-invasive treatments that can help you look and feel your best. Free. Raby Institute, 500 N Michigan Ave, Ste 2100, Chicago. RSVP: 312-276-1212. RabyIntegrativeMedicine.com.

Yoga Training Info Night – 6:30-8:30pm. Yoga Teacher Training starts Aug 25. Attend this informational session to learn about the program and meet the teachers. We will be showing the docu-movie Yoga for Change as an inspirational exploration of the broad scope of yoga in the world today. Free.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 Free Shiatsu Intro – 7-9:30pm. Learn the fundamental techniques and philosophies of Zen Shiatsu and chat with current students and instructors. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston.

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savethedate Introduction to Bach Flower Remedies – Aug 13 & 14. Level 1 Bach International Education Program. Bach Centre, UK approved. Learn to reduce stress. Help friends, family and pets with Bach Flower Remedies. 12.5 NCBTMB or NCCAOM CEs. Schaumburg. Pre-registration required: 734-726-4303 or Awakening-Hearts.com.

Achieving Enlightenment – Aug 13 & 14. 9:30am4:30pm. Infinity Foundation hosts a 2-day retreat with bestselling author of The Disappearance of the Universe, Gary Renard. Ascend to different spiritual levels through your personal experiences, by practicing unconditional love and forgiveness.

Light breakfast and lunch included on both days with registration, plus an optional Saturday night program. CEUs available. $310. Techny Towers, 2001 Waukegan Rd, Northbrook. 847-831-8828.

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EFT Workshop – 10am-6pm. For both beginners and experienced EFT practitioners. 7-hr full Level One EFT workshop. Learn basic EFT plus how to guarantee success in every EFT session for yourself and for your clients. Experience relief for yourself. $115; $85/advance registration. Half price if prior attendance at any of Tom’s 6-hr or longer workshops. Money back guarantee for this workshop. 7 CEs. Certificates of Completion for the workshop.

Shorewood Hypnosis, 102 W Jefferson St, Shorewood. For more info, Tom Masbaum: 708-955-3634 or EFT-Tom.com.

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

Chicago IANDS – 2-5pm. Support/study/resource forum for near-death, out-of-body, and spiritual experiences, losses. Guest Speaker: Debra Diamond, PhD; NDEr, Psychic Medium, Medical Intuitive, author of Life After Near Death. $20 suggested donation. Evanston Hospital, Frank Auditorium, 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston. 847-251-5758.

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Animal Reiki Share – 11am-2pm. Help your animal companions to feel better and relieve stress.

Donation. Reserve a time or drop-in. PetPeople, 775 Waukegan Rd, Ste 150, Deerfield. 312-231-5607.

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Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar and Farmers’ Market – 11am-4pm. Meet dozens of vendors at the indoor crafts and farmers’ market while listening to Hyde Park’s finest deejays spinning jazzy, soulful soundtracks to your shopping. Promontory Restaurant, upstairs lounge, 5311 S Lake Park Ave W, Chicago. 312-801-2100. Facebook.com/ HydeParkHandmade.

Psychic Holistic Fair – 11am-4pm. See Aug 14 listing. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. 815-307-1180. For more offerings: EnlightenedBalance.com.

A Journey through the Houses of the Horoscope: The Creation of Identity – 1-4pm. Understanding zodiacal houses gives insight and understanding of the individual’s psyche and orientation. Explore hemispheres and quadrants; the polarities and factors that trigger the polarity; psychological factors connected with houses; importance of a transiting planet’s cycle; the cycles within a life; the importance of each house’s domain within the horoscope. $55; $45/registration by Aug 7. Life Force Arts Center, 1609 W Belmont Ave, Chicago.

773-327-7224. AstrologicalDetails.com.

Evanston Streets Alive Featuring the Evanston Green Living Festival – 1-6pm.

Streets Alive is a pro-walk, pro-bike, proplace 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 from Crown Park to Chicago Ave, Evanston. EvanstonStreetsAlive.org.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Stabilizing Your Health in Unstable Times – 7-8pm. Jerry P. Gore, MD, author of the recently released Holistic Medicine: Physical Health, Peace of Mind & Clarity of Consciousness, will address how to support your body’s various systems during stress and trauma. Learn how to: Support your body’s nutritional needs to prevent diseases endemic to our society; Use exercise to maintain the body’s balance and physical presence thru aging; Create attitudes that allow you to focus on “being happy” instead of worry and anxiety; Follow one’s own truth to release the influence of a negative environment. Also includes Q&A, and book signing.

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

Holistic-Medicine.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 UFOs, Crop Circles St. Malachy’s Prophecy – 6:30-8:30pm. In 1139 A.D. that this is the Last Pope, Jesus, Maitreya, Save our Planet. All related?

Free literature. Interesting discussion. Free. Garrett Wellness, 3020 N Kimball, Chicago. For more info, Tom Masbaum: 708-955-3634 or EFT-Tom.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Highland Park Bank & Trust Family Fun Fest – 4-7pm. Join Highland Park Bank & Trust for Family Night Out on the final evening of the Ravinia District’s Artisan Market. Bring your kids and grandkids to Brown Park by the Ravinia Train Station across from the firehouse for an evening filled with games, giveaways, snacks, a petting zoo, pony rides and more. Free. Brown Park, 655 Burton Ave, Highland Park. 847-432-9988. HighlandParkBank.com.

Conquering Stress in 5 Steps – 7-8pm. Join Dr. Jordan and staff for a beginning approach to tackling stress. Will discuss how your nutrition and physical activity play key roles in how your body handles every day stressors. Will cover topics from breathing exercises and gratitude journals to the importance of gut health, B vitamins and de-stressing techniques. $10. North Shore Pro-Active Health, 112 W Lake St, Libertyville. 847-362-4476. DrLeasure.com.

Full Moon Ceremony – 8-9:30pm. Honor your sensitivity during this time and the power the energy has on moving things forward. Moon ceremony and rituals help enhance and direct the energy in a powerful way that can amplify your intentions and bring forth manifestations. $33. RUAH Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. Registration required: 630-210-8688 or Heather@GraceAngels.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 See NAChicagoNorth.com for the latest events.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Edible Wild Plants Certificate Course – 9am4pm. Perfect course for people interested in foraging, wilderness survival, nature connection, or permaculture. Over the course of 10 months, learn to identify, harvest, prepare and eat 200 species of edible wild plants. Each class includes a field trip and food prepared with edible wild plants. $850. The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville. 630-425-4285. TheResiliencyInstitute.net.

One-Day Introduction to Zero Balancing – 9am5pm. With Mary Murphy. Designed to provide an introduction to the principles of touch used in Zero Balancing, to the concepts of body structure and body energy, and to a set of hands on Zero Balancing techniques. Course includes lecture, demonstration, hands-on and experiential components. $150. Zero Balancing Wellness Center, 809 Ridge Rd, Ste 200, Wilmette. 847-920-9292. ZBWellness.com.

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Cultivating Loving Kindness – Aug 20 & 21.

10am-4:30pm. Infinity Foundation hosts a 2-day retreat with bestselling author of Loving Kindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness, Sharon Salzberg.

Cultivate loving kindness and feel an expansion in your heart as never before. Light breakfast and lunch included on both days with registration, plus an optional Saturday night program. CEUs available. $310. Techny Towers, 2001 Waukegan Rd, Northbrook. 847-831-8828. InfinityFoundation.org.

a happy incarnation with loved ones or your talents and gifts. Expo admission: $13 (online print-out coupon), $14 at Expo; Workshop admission: $25 (online print-out ticket), $30 at Expo. Body Mind Spirit Expo, North Shore Performance Arts Center, Rm 1, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. bmse.net. For additional info or to schedule an appt in her Des Plaines or Mundelein office: SusanWisehart.com

Body Mind Spirit Expo – Aug 20 & 21.

10am-7pm, Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Visit more than 100 intriguing exhibitors offering the latest in natural health, personal growth and metaphysics. Speakers and workshops. $14. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. 541-482-3722 x 1. bmse.net.

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Catch Up with Candace at the BMSE Expo – Aug 20 & 21. Psychic and medium Candace will be doing $40 readings with unlimited time and questions.

There will also be new crystals and stones, plus other spiritually themed goods to choose from for purchase in her booth at the Expo and at her store, Intuitive Resources. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. For more info or to make appt: 847-564-6159.

Metaphysical and Spiritual Potpourri Question and Answer Forum – 2-5pm. Presented by Steven Hanauer. For decades these open Q&A forums have been one of Steven’s most popular and exciting offerings. Bring your questions on nearly any psychic, metaphysical and spiritual topic. $45, $35/A.R.E. members. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535.

Inner Divine Data: A Transformational Tool – 6-7pm. At the Body Mind Spirit Expo, Susan Curry of InteriorWerx shares her intuitive insights and helps audience members clear energetic anomalies to create success in their lives. After-party at Doubletree across the street. Presentation is free with expo admission ($12-$14). North Shore Performance Arts Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. 312-479-7893.

InteriorWerx.us.

MONDAY, AUGUST 22 TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 See NAChicagoNorth.com for the latest events.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 Janmashtami (Hinduism) Hypnosis Certification Training – Aug 25 & 26.

11:30am-8pm. Hypnosis remains the most powerful means of affecting personal development. Learn to induce trance in others plus self-hypnosis. Create suggestions for positive change. Profoundly useful in stopping fear, anxiety, bad habits. Speed healing.

Register early & save $200. $795. Fairfield Inn & Suites, 316 E Ontario, Chicago. 312-854-2270.

ILove-Hypnosis.com.

savethedate Yoga Teacher Training – Thurs & Sat, Aug 25Dec 15. 6:30-8:30pm, Thurs; 10am-3pm, Sat; also workshops and some Sundays. This 200-hour certification program is a great way to take your yoga practice to a new level or start a new career.

Yoga alliance approved and taught in a comfortable, safe environment with highly experienced staff. $2,950. Yoga Seva, 407C E Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake. 815-355-0010. YogaSeva.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 Meet Your Spirit Guides, Loved Ones and Take a Past Life Journey – 12-2pm. Susan Wisehart, a holistic psychotherapist/hypnotherapist, will facilitate a group guided journey to meet your spirit guides, as well as loved ones on the other side, 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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 Equality Day Drum Circle – 7:30-9pm. Relieve stress, play music, explore with different instruments, and have fun. $10. Body N Brain, 1947 Cherry Ln, Northbrook. RSVP: 847-562-9642.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 Free EFT Sessions: Soderworld Wellness Open House – Many vendors and health modalities.

CranialSacral, reiki etc. SoderWorld Wellness, 16 W 501 Nielson Ln, Willowbrook. For more info, Tom Masbaum: 708-955-3634 or EFT-Tom.com.

Reincarnation, Karma and Grace – 1-4pm.

Presented by Ron Hounsell. Reincarnation is not a four letter word. Karma, part of our vocabulary for at least 7,000 years, may be among the more widely misunderstood concepts in Western spiritual practice. In this lecture we’ll look at them more closely and explore their practical every day implications.

Learn about the relationships between them, some of the nuances associated with each and why it is important to understand how they work in our lives. $45, $35/A.R.E. members. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535.

Reiki I Class – 1-5pm. Learn how to heal yourself and others with the natural flow of reiki. $150.

Nurture Yoga, 10327 Main St, Richmond. RSVP: 815-678-3400. TheWhispersOfLove.com.

Thai Cooking Party – 7-9pm. Includes appetizers, dinner, desert and tea. BYOB. $55/person. Love That Spice, 1893 Sheridan Rd Highland Park. For more info: 847-780-4658 or LoveThatsSice.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 Enlightenment in the 21st Century Workshop – 12-2pm. With Dr. Michael Cotton, founder of Higher Brain Living Institute in Chicago. Dive into an exploration of the subtle sacred energy in the body and its transformational ability to awaken dormant potential in your brain. There is a potential in you that you haven’t even touched yet. Free. Bodhi Spiritual Center, Vittum Theater, 1012 N Noble St, Chicago. 773-248-5683. BodhiSpiritualCenter.org.

Releasing Emotional & Physical Chronic Pains – 1-5pm. The miracle of EFT: EFT works for emotional and physical issues, PTSD, anxiety, back, hip, shoulder and knee pains, etc. Experience emotional and physical release of symptoms for yourself and learn the EFT basics. $35. Hyde Park. For location, Ellie Stewart: 773-216-9882. For more info, Tom Masbaum: 708-955-3634 or EFT-Tom.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 29 See NAChicagoNorth.com for the latest events.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 Free EFT – 6-8pm. Releasing emotional and physical chronic pains. The miracle of EFT: EFT works for emotional and physical issues, PTSD, anxiety, back, hip, shoulder and knee pains, etc. Experience emotional and physical release of symptoms for yourself and learn the EFT basics. SoderWorld Wellness, 16 W 501 Nielson Ln, Willowbrook.

For more info, Tom Masbaum: 708-955-3634 or EFT-Tom.com.

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Beginning Zen Shiatsu on the Massage Table – Tuesdays, Sept 6-Nov 8. 11am-2pm. Learn how to give a basic 1-hr shiatsu treatment that you can share with friends and family. Course is a standalone offering, and also is the first 30 hrs of our complete shiatsu certification programs. $450 plus books. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Zero Balancing I – 9am-5pm. With Sheila McCarthy-Daskovsky. Zero Balancing is a bodymind 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. $595. Zero Balancing Wellness Center, 809 Ridge Rd, Ste 200, Wilmette.

847-920-9292. ZBWellness.com.

Chicago Vegan Mania 8 – 10am-5pm. The ultimate celebration of compassionate culture. Open to all: vegans and omnivores alike. Speakers include Jane Velez-Mitchell, Farm Sanctuary co-founder Gene Bauer and James Loomis, MD. Speakers, cooking demos, free goodie bags, live music, exhibit hall and giant food court.

Free. Broadway Armory, 5917 N Broadway, Chicago. ChicagoVeganMania.com.

Introduction to Permaculture – 7-9:30pm. Permaculture is a philosophy for designing resilient systems for lifestyle, land and community. The ethics of care of people, care of the Earth, and fair share guide design along with permaculture principles, strategies and techniques. Begin the journey into this revolutionary approach to living in harmony with nature. $25; $45 with a friend. The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville.

630-425-4285. TheResiliencyInstitute.net.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Beginning Zen Shiatsu – Wednesdays, Sept 7-Nov 9. 11am-2pm or 7-10pm. Learn to give a basic 1-hr shiatsu treatment that you can share with friends and family. Course is stand-alone offering; also the first 30 hrs of our complete shiatsu certification programs. $450 plus books. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130.

ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 TheosoFEST Mind, Body and Spirit Festival – 10am-5pm. Hosted by the Theosophical Society in America. Free, family-friendly event celebrates the wisdom of the ages, the unity of all life and spiritual transformation. Learn about meditative practices from many traditions and experts; stroll through the labyrinth; try qigong, yoga and tai ji; participate in a drum circle; or visit the Kids Korner. Vendors on hand offering demonstrations and food samples. $5 parking. 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571 x 315. Theosophical.org/theosofest.

The Adoption Process from A to Z – 7-8:30pm.

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

Highlights include different types of adoption, resources for initiating a search for an available child, and today’s trend of “openness.” Program open to public; preregistration necessary. Chicago Public Libraries, Lincoln Park Branch, 1150 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago. Registration requested by Sept 8: 312-744-1926 or ChiPubLib.org.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 The Other Allergies – 7-8pm. Katie Bogaard, naturopathic doctor, will address the allergy that no one likes to talk about. IGG or delayed allergies are common and often times curable when properly treated. When left uninhibited they can cause unrestrained and unexplained inflammation in the body.

Learn what IGG allergies are; What the symptoms look like; Laboratory testing is available; How to make a plan to get you on the road to feeling better.

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

Holistic-Medicine.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Mindfulness in Daily Life – 7-8:30pm. With Ann Letourneau, CSJ. Mindfulness, learning to pay attention, without judgment, to the present moment, is a simple practice that can change one’s life. Scientific research has shown that practicing mindfulness can help manage stress and increase quality of life.

During this introduction to mindfulness learn and practice some basic mindfulness techniques. $15.

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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 12th Annual Lightworkers Conference – Sept 30-Oct 2. 3pm, Fri-6pm, Sun. Features highenergy lectures, shopping and live entertainment. It showcases bestselling authors, leadership coaches, spiritual entrepreneurs and channelers commenting on pertinent, cutting-edge topics. Speaking topics include spirituality and personal growth, holistic healing, angels, near-death experiences, quantum psychics, past lives, hypnosis, releasing poverty consciousness, and experiential exercises. Cost varies. Benedictine University, 5700 College Rd, Lisle. 630-579-8184. LightworkersConference.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Dreams as a Spiritual Practice – 7-8:30pm. With Ann Letourneau, CSJ. Do you ever wake up in the morning wondering about the wild dream you just had? What did it mean? This workshop will introduce you to some simple steps to begin making sense of your nighttime images. $15. The Well Spirituality Center, 1515 W Ogden Ave, LaGrange Park. 708-482-5048. csjthewell.org.

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Herbal Traditions Retreat with Rosemary Gladstar & Friends – Oct 7-9. Retreat for women. Participants will choose a learning track and will have time with Gladstar during evening activities. Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. For complete schedule & registration: MidwestWomensHerbal.com/#!registrationherbaltraditions retreat/c8i5.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 30 Days of Doing – Oct 15-Nov 15. Peterson Garden Project is seeking sponsors and partners to support 30 Days of Doing, an action campaign, to build new Pop-up Victory gardens, harvest existing gardens, donate to food and nutrition partners, learn about how food gardening and home cooking education makes a difference in people’s lives and raise funds for scholarship and Grow2Give programs for 2017. For more info: 855-747-4769 x 5 or PetersonGarden.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 Nutrition Myth Busters Course – Tuesdays, Oct 18-Nov 8. 7-9m. Harper College Adult Enrichment Course. Whether it is an old food myth or one started by a modern fad, myths have no place in nutrition. You will engage with a nutritionist in this class to help you determine the best balance for your own nutritional needs.

Instructor Madelaine Schaufel a registered dietitian nutritionist. Register, Course LIO0149: GoForward.HarperCollege.edu/ce/index.php.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Chicago Food Tank Summit – Features heroes like Denise O’Brien and Fred Kirschenmann and food leaders such as David Barber, Monica Eng, Rick Bayless, Angela Mason, Ben Burkett, Alesha Black, Joseph Erbentraut and others discussing topics ranging from running an agricultural business to transparency in the food system. After the panel discussions, reception will be held at 5:30pm and then a 4-course plated dinner at 7pm. Gleacher Center, 450 N Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago. For a complete schedule and to obtain $100 off tickets, use the promo code ONEHUNDRED: eventbritecom/e/2016-food-tank-summit-chicagoil-tickets-20817007229.

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ongoing To ensure we keep our community calendar current, ongoing events must be resubmitted each month.

DEADLINE: All listings must be received by the 10th of the month prior to publication. Calendar events must be submitted online at NAChicagoNorth.com.

daily all month 20% Off Any Supplements with the Whole Body Evaluation with Naturopathic Doctor – Thru Aug. Receive a whole-body evaluation by Dr. Alla Arutcheva. 4 different tests done: a Metatron-Oberon diagnostic bio-device, microscopic blood analysis, nail and tongue analysis, and iridology. Following your appointment Dr. Arutcheva will make recommendations on supplements you need to improve your health. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com. $45 Manicure + Pedicure with Feet Treatment – Thru Aug. Enjoy relaxing manicure and pedicure while your finger/toes are being soaked, nails filed and cuticles trimmed. Hands/feet are exfoliated and massaged to hydrate, nourish, and protect from environmental stress. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com. $49.99 60-Min Swedish Massage – Thru Aug. Swedish massage offers the classic form of a softtissue massage that relaxes the body, increase blood circulation and lymph flow, enhances range of motion, and eases muscle aches and tension. Excellent for first-time clients. Add $10 more for deep tissue.

Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com.

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

Free 15-Minute Phone Consultation for Health & Success – Discover how you can achieve ultimate happiness and health with InteriorWerx. Clear emotional and energetic abnormalities that cause dis-ease, such as anxiety, pain, sadness, discomfort, allergies, recurring physical injury and more.

There is immediate relief from symptoms, bringing health back to true form. 312-479-7893. RSVP: InteriorWerx.us.

Free Communication, Cognition or Swallowing Screening – 7-10pm. By appt Mon-Fri during the 2nd week of each month. For all persons 18 and over. Your skills quickly assessed by a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist. Payne Wellness Center, 830 E Higgins, Ste 111Z, Schaumburg.

847-275-8517. PayneWellnessCenter.abmp.com.

Ganesha Yoga Enrolling: Fall Teacher Training Session – Ganesha Yoga will be offering a 200-hr yoga teacher training course beginning Aug 19.

2054 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago. For more info: 773-904-7870 or GaneshaYogaChicago.com.

$55 Teen or Refreshing Facial – Thru Aug. Teen facials are designed to specifically address breakouts that are usually associated with adolescent skin.

Or choose to do a refreshing facial, a complexiontailored maintenance treatment that will help skin hold its balance between regularly scheduled facials.

Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com.

Have a Welcoming Nest Playshop – Gather your friends for a fun and nurturing experience as you weave and craft your very own Welcoming Nest. Perfect for a baby shower, house warming event or birthday party to welcome something new and precious into your life.

TheWelcomingNest.com/Playshops.

$79.99 90-Min Swedish Massage – Thru Aug. Swedish massage offers the classic form of a softtissue massage that relaxes the body, increase blood circulation and lymph flow, enhances range of motion, and eases muscle aches and tension. Excellent for first-time clients. Add $10 more for deep tissue.

Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com.

Heal Chronic UTIs – End the UTI cycle for good and enjoy a more vibrant life. The UTI Soulution is a 4-session holistic healing program that allows for emotional energy flow and helps you discover your body’s personal health blueprint. Schedule your free 20-min consultation today. Meryl Feldman, Mind-body Coach: 773-609-3770.

BlossomWithinCoaching.com.

$130 Swedish Massage, Organic Deep Cleansing Facial & Manicure – Thru Aug. Start off with the classic form of a soft-tissue massage followed by a refreshing Organic Deep Cleansing Facial. Finish off by having your fingers soaked, nails filed, and cuticles trimmed. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com.

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

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

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

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Theta Healing/Emotional Blocks – With Agnes Loughlin, RN, NP. Feel radiant and powerful.

Discover the blocks in your subconscious mind that interfere with your health or relationships.

Change limiting beliefs about loving yourself, receiving love, feeling worthy, trusting, anxiety, emotional energies that cause pain, and many more.

773-791-9590. AgnesLoughlin@comcast.net.

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

Wicker Park Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 30.

8am-2pm. Local and regional farmers, food producers and processors sell handmade and homegrown fruit and vegetables, baked goods, meats, cheeses, flowers and more. 2nd & 3rd Sun includes children’s cooking classes and live music and theater performances. Free. 1425 N Damen Ave, Chicago.

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Sunday Celebration Services – 9 & 11am. Led by Greg Barrette and featuring music by Megon McDonough. Unity Northwest is a center for spiritual growth, offering tools for living at every level of expression. Free-will offering. Unity Northwest, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-297-0997.

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

Weekly local radio show focused on gardening and the environment, with lots of humor to wake us up on a Sunday. Author and garden guru Mike Nowak hosts a variety of guests and weatherman Rick DiMaio in live show, also available in Podcast on Mikenowak.net and streaming live on Que4.org, Que4’s Facebook page and the TuneIn radio app.

Glenwood Sunday Market – Thru Oct. 9am2pm. Providing local, sustainable foods that are also organic whenever possible. Held at the southbound Glenwood between Morse & Lunt on the west side of the CTA tracks, Rogers Park.

GlenwoodSundayMarket.org.

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.

Sunday Celebration Service – 10am. We exist to reveal love, honor all paths and celebrate life.

Youth programming available for ages 0-18. All are welcome. Bodhi Spiritual Center, Vittum Theater, 1012 N Noble St, Chicago. 773-248-5683.

BodhiSpiritualCenter.org.

Logan Square Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 30. 10am-3pm. Food, music, entertainment, socializing, fun. Held on Logan Blvd from Milwaukee Ave to Whipple St, Chicago.

LoganSquareFarmersMarket.org.

Out Chicago Radio Program – 11am-1pm.

The only local and live LGBT radio show in the Chicago Metro Area. Focuses on LGBT life, current events and civil rights hosted by Scott Duff, a Chicago-based actor, comedian, theatre educator and activist. 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.

Yoga for Strength and Silence – 12-1:30pm.

Begin your week with bliss. Enjoy a rejuvenating hatha class closed with restorative poses and guided meditation. Align body and mind for the days ahead. $10. Urban Escape Healing, 1049 N Ashland Ave, Chicago. 312-547-9247. UrbanEscapeHealing.com.

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

HeavenMeetsEarthYoga.com.

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

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

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

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

NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

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

847-207-2034. DigestiveHealthSolutions.com.

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

Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. Must call in advance: 847-564-6159.

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

BeOptimal.com.

Free Walking Clinic – Thru Sept 29. 5:30-6:30pm.

Mon & Thurs. Learn how to get the most out of walking as exercise. All fitness levels welcome.

Meet at Wallace Bowl, Gillson Park, Lake & Michigan, Wilmette. pftl.net.

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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.

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

800-433-8641.

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

health products 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.

classes and workshops

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

Cost includes hotel lodging in San Diego and meals.

This training is approved by Louise and authorized

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

ARE YOU HIRING? – Find your next team member. Call 847-858-3697 or submit online at Submit.

NAChicagoNorth.com/CHI/Magazine-Classifieds.

Meditation Mondays – 7-8pm. Enjoy the art form of meditation and reiki to cleanse, clear and balance your chakras, mind, body and spirit through guided meditation. $12; Punch cards available for purchase on website. Themes: 5/2, Cleanse and Clear; 5/9, Intuitive Connection; 5/16, Love All; 5/23, Wealth and Abundance. Motherella Metaphysical Center, 810 Arlington Heights Rd, Ste 4, Itasca. 630-306-0055.

Motherella.com.

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

NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

An Exploration of Meditation – 7-8:15pm.

Space limited. $20/session. Libertyville location.

RSVP, Carla Gorsky, CMT: 847-367-8842 or Carla@ThePeacefulHeart.com.

Mindfulness Meditation – 7:30-8pm. A true beginner’s meditation class to help you explore a diverse range of concentration and meditation techniques from the kriya yoga tradition. No experience required. Free. Aayu Clinics, Lakeview Immediate Care, 1645 W School St, Chicago. 773-227-3669.

LakeviewImmediateCare.com/aayu-yoga.

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

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

Plant Clinic Hours – 2-4pm. Held year round.

Gardening or house plant questions? Our horticulturist can help. Bring in photos or a sample of your plant for identification or disease diagnostics.

Complimentary houseplant potting service available, for a suggested donation. You provide the plant and pot and we provide the soil and expertise.

Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St, Oak Park.

708-725-2400. pdop.org.

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

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

ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Wise Woman Gathering – 7-8:30pm. Strengthening intuitive wisdom, authentic greatness, personal empowerment and self-esteem in a supportive, natural environment. The Dance Building, 1330 Webford, Des Plaines. 847-258-7225. wwwwomenswisdom@aol.com. WomensWisdom.org.

Tai Chi Class – 8:15pm. Also Sat, 9am. Reduce stress; increase flexibility and balance; improve muscle strength and definition; increase energy; stamina and agility. Wear flat-soled shoes and loose fitting clothes. $10/class. Whole Health Acupuncture, 50 Turner Ave, Elk Grove Village.

847-357-3929. WholeHealthPrograms.com.

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at the auxiliary exit of the Southport Brown Line CTA Station (just north of Southport & Roscoe), Lakeview. LowLineMarket.com.

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

Must call in advance: 847-564-6159.

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

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

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

StretchChi.com.

Happy Hour Free Acupuncture – 11am-12pm.

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

The best doctor is in your body. Get well naturally.

Free. Deerfield Community Acupuncture, 405 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 211, Deerfield. 847-845-4090. DeerfieldCommunityAcupuncture.com.

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

NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

thursday Stretch Thursday – 6am-5pm. Chain Reflex® Stretch Therapy can help. Looking to reduce pain especially in your lower back and neck?

Interested in increasing flexibility and mobility?

Suffering from pain? Want to move better and feel better? Stretching benefits: improved posture; reduced risk of injuries; releases endorphins which are natural pain suppressants; decrease stress and muscle soreness. Whether its golf, tennis, running or sitting these activities can often lead to unwanted stiffness or injury due to a lack of mobility and flexibility. Introductory offer: $65. 3330 Dundee Rd, Ste S5, Northbrook. For an appt: 847-272-3700.

ChainReflex.com.

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

NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

Low-Line Market – 3-8pm, thru Sept 1. 3-7pm, Sept 8-Oct 13. An experience where neighbors can meet and gather while having greater access to a collection of high-quality produce, proteins and artisanal foods from local farms and vendors. Held

Auricular Acupuncture Protocol – 7-8:30pm. This protocol works by mobilizing the internal resources to balance the body’s energy and assist the body’s healing processes. The recipients sit quietly in a group setting for 30-45 mins. Donation. SunGates Center, 395 E Dundee Rd, Ste 500, Wheeling.

SunGatesCenter.com.

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

BeOptimal.com.

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

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

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

NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

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

Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. Must call in advance: 847-564-6159.

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Mindfulness & Wellness: Managing Stress, Creating Health, Encouraging Balance – 1:15-2:30pm.

With Archana Lal-Tabak, MD, and Jim Lal-Tabak.

Learn about the mind-body connection and a variety of mindfulness exercises. Experience natural stress reduction strategies and tools. Each class is selfcontained and a new wellness-educational topic and mindfulness technique presented every week.

Scholarships and work study available. Series of 4 classes or individual classes. Drop-ins welcome.

Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute, 1618 Orrington Ave, Ste 206, Evanston. RSVP & for cost info: 847-425-9355, LalTabak@mac.com.

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

Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. Must call in advance: 847-564-6159.

Mighty House Radio Program – 8-11am. Funny, friendly experts with answers and ideas to help with all of your home improvement projects. Join Ron Cowgill, Robbie Ehrhardt, Rich Cowgill and the Mighty House team each Saturday morning to get help with all your home improvement and repair issues. On WCPT-AM 820, WCPT-FM 92.7 (North), WCPY-FM 92.5 (West), and WCPQ-FM 99.9 (South). Call-in: 773-763-WCPT. ChicagosProgressiveTalk.com. MightyHouse.net.

Evanston Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov 5. 7:30am1pm. 58 vendors: fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese, milk, eggs and bakery items. Reusable and biodegradable bags sold on site. LINK cards accepted, and the Friends of Evanston Farmers’ Markets offers matching funds. Intersection of University Pl & Oak Ave, Evanston. Info, Myra Gorman: 847-448-8045, mgorman@cityofevanston.org.

Glenview Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 8. 8am12pm. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, as well as meats, dairy, baked goods, fresh cut flowers, and much more. Historic Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Rd, Glenview. GlenviewFarmersMarket.org.

Homewood Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 8.

8am-1pm. Features activities for families, a wide assortment of regional farmers, nonprofit organization booths, live music and more. Last Saturday of the month features the addition of a Hunt & Gather market for unique vintage and hand-crafted wares.

Martin Avenue Square, across from Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Rd, Homewood. 708-798-3000.

HomeSweetHomewood.com.

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

Nia tunes your mind as it tones your body. A joyful way to get fit, with it you gain flexibility, mobility and strength. Nia combines the precision and power of the martial arts, the self-expression and freedom of the dance arts, and the wisdom and flow of the healing arts to achieve profound results for all bodies, all ages, all abilities. Bring a mat for floor work.

Led by Aliess Kime, Certified Nia Teacher. $14/ drop-in. Raydiant Day Center, 1400 Greenleaf St, Evanston. RSVP: 847-869-6477. RaydiantDay.com.

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

NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

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

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

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

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

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

1500 Shermer Rd, Ste LL29, Northbrook 60062 847-715-9044 Nirvana.Naturopathics@gmail.com NirvanaNaturopathics.com Trained in both Western and Oriental Medicine, I use acupuncture and a dietary approach along with herbal remedies to resolve musculoskeletal pain, internal medicine health issues, insomnia, anxiety and women’s health. Schedule your initial appointment on NirvanaNaturopathics.com to find out if acupuncture can help you. Get a healthier and alternative approach to your chronic health conditions.

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

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

angel readings ANGEL READINGS

BY SOPHIA Intuitive Resources 847-564-6159

An Angel reading gives insight to issues regarding loved ones, family, career, etc. Will help guide and connect you with your guardian angels. Over 17 years experience in mastering the art of Angel healing and readings. See ad on page 13.

animal communication Whispers of Love

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

ZEN SHIATSU CHICAGO

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

See ad on back cover.

Zero Balancing Wellness Center

Mary H. Murphy, LMT, CZB, CST-D 809 Ridge Rd, Ste 200, Wilmette 60091 847-920-9292 • ZBWellness.com

astrology & numerology Psychic & Astrology Readings

Look for the Little Purple House 20406 Rand Rd, Kildeer 60074 847-764-2700 Psychic, clairvoyant and medium will answer any and all questions providing you with insight regarding relationships, career, family, etc.

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.

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PSYCHICS OF CHICAGO

5732 W Belmont, Chicago 773-263-4072 6429 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago 773-664-3620 7936 W Ogden, Lyons 708-447-3152 PsychicsOfChicago.com Facebook (Sara’s Botanica - Psychic Sara) Solve all problems. Multiple locations open 8am11pm with three walk-in locations and free parking. Fifth-generation psychic specializes in reuniting loved ones, plus palm tarot and psychic readings, reiki, chakra and aura cleansing.

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 bodywork Roth Structural Integration

CENTERED COACHING

Diane Roth, BCSI Highland Park, 60035 847-533-3213 • RothSI.com Structural Integration (SI) realigns, rebalances and re-educates the body through manual therapy and movement education. Chronic pain, bad posture, tired and achy bodies are signs that the body is out of balance. SI benefits include decreased pain, injury rehabilitation, improved posture, ease in movement, and increased flexibility and stamina.

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.

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CLEAR CENTER COACHING Rev. Jacki Belile, CPC LivingWellMinistries.net “Clear the Clutter, Find Your SELF”

Are you overwhelmed with the demands of your full life or the bold decisions that beckon you? Do you need help living from your core values (Center) in your high-stress leadership role? I specialize in customized plans for slowing down, listening deeply and acting decisively—day in and day out. Single sessions and discount packages both available to meet your needs.

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

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

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

compounding pharmacy SAVE-RITE PHARMACY & COMPOUNDING

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 32.

craniosacral therapy Nors Beatriz

NowStudio Two Chicago locations 773-276-5278 NowStudio.com CranioSacral Therapy Practitioner. UpLedger trained. Pediatric and adults. Natural, gentle healing methods. Beautiful private studio in Logan Square and Thursday sessions downtown in the Loop. Reflexology and intuitive readings available also. Book online or call.

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crystal healing ROSLEY’S ROCKS AND GEMS

4344 N Western Ave, Chicago 60618 773-561-7200 • CrystalMaster.com Founded in June of 1993, we are the premier mineralogical boutique store in Chicago, specializing in geological specimens and ancient healing stones. We are a multi-generational family business. Owner and founder Steven Rosley uses his expertise in the physical and spiritual restorative properties of gemstones to bring you The Center, a place for education, healing, meditation and shopping.

Check out extensive selection of chakra stones and make sure to stop in for one of our classes, workshops or events.

digestive health specialist 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 ads on pages 7 & 35.

EFT (emotional freedom techniques) TOM MASBAUM, EFTADVANCED

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

energetic family wellness DR. NICK KUENNEN, DC

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

The difference lies with the BioModulator that delivers healing bioenergy and corrective chiropractic techniques, neuro-muscular release techniques, nutrition recommendations, acupuncture meridian lines, digital X-rays, orthopedic and neurological testing, emotional releasing and essential oils. We ensure results with our approach. See ad on page 5.

energy healing CANDACE

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

See ad on page 13.

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

Need help with seasonal threats?

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

Visit website for more information.

fairs and expos

THINK BEFORE YOU BUY: make the green choice.

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

Psychic Holistic Fairs: Many different psychic intuitive, body balancing, trunk shows & classes and our boutique is open, too. Upcoming dates: Aug 13-14, Sept 10-11, Oct 8-9, Nov 12-13, Dec 10-11.

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THE LAW OFFICES OF CINDY CAMPBELL

208 S Jefferson St, Ste 204, Chicago 60661 866-566-9494 CKCampbell.com Our practice focuses on helping people who want to reach a resolution and stay out of court. Some of our services include mediation, collaborative famly law, adoption, guardianship, and wills and trusts.

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 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.

DR. ALLA AVER, DDS

2400 Ravine Way, Suite 400, Glenview 60025 847-998-5100 GlenviewSmiles.com Stay healthy with a whole-body, preventative care approach. We use non-fluoridated ozonated water, periodontal herbal treatments, and gluten-free herbal paste. Restorative options include: safe amalgam removal, BPA-free fillings and sealants, non-metal crowns and bridges, sleep apnea and TMJ appliances, and non-acrylic night guards, partials and dentures.

Our conservative approach includes: digital X-rays and intraoral camera, non-surgical gum therapies including laser and ozone, and herbal irrigation.

Material reactivity testing, saliva pH and microscopic plaque analysis are available. Our natural approach includes dental homeopathy, craniosacral therapy, and nutritional counseling. Dental discount plan available and PPO insurance plans accepted. See ad on page 40.

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

Dr. Andie T. Pearson

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.

WRIGLEYVILLE DENTAL

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

Free garage parking.

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

EVANSTON EYE WELLNESS

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.

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Deana LaBrosse, OD 716 Main St, Evanston 60202 847-350-7952 EvanstonEyeWellness.com

Healthy eyes, “Look Great, See Great and Feel Great!” We help get you there by providing a highly personalized eye examination with a holistic approach. In addition to glasses and contacts, we offer medical eye care and a Dry Eye Treatment Center. All ages welcome. Insurance accepted. See ad on page 45.

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holistic health practitioner 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™.

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 18.

Loribeth Cohen, PT Studio Director Mimi Abrams, PT 910 Waukegan Rd, Glenview 60025 847-657-0881 • refitinc.com

At re:fit, we believe that the body and mind interact to create health or “disease.” We address both the underlying causes of pain and the body’s potential for healing. We offer many techniques for treatment and encourage the client to engage in their process of healing by combining physical therapy, IMT and exercise. Feel the difference! See ad on page 40.

North Shore Health Solutions LTD 1446 Techny Rd, Northbrook 60062 847-715-9060

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.

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

Constantly foam rolling or taking meds to get through the day, just for it to come back? Learn how something that is easily treated and commonly found in the body may be the reason for your pain. Schedule your free consultation today to learn more. Conveniently located and insurance accepted.

holistic medicine Dr. Jerry P. Gore, MD

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

He obtained his MD from the University of Illinois School of Medicine and his post-graduate work at Northwestern Institute of Psychiatry. He has over 30 years of experience blending nutrition, supplements, homeopathy, psychotherapy and collaborating with other practitioners at the center to offer a truly holistic medicine practice. See ad on page 41.

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

Every Day we offer: chakra balancing, cord cutting, energy balancing, guided meditation, biomat ion therapy. Rotating offerings include: shamanic sessions, sound immersions, quantum touch, bodytalk, totem discovery. Call for today’s offerings. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins welcomed.

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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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WCPT, CHICAGO’S PROGRESSIVE TALK

820 AM Streaming live: ChicagosProgressiveTalk.com Chicago’s Progressive Talk is a whole lot more than just a radio station. It is a community of several hundred thousand people who are sustainably inclined, environmentally responsible, community conscious and socially engaged. Monday through Friday the program lineup features national show hosts who broadcast from various cities across America. From the very political, to the very serious, to almostover-the-line edgy, they talk about what matters to you. On the weekends, specialty shows cover home improvement, gardening, Chicago politics, and much more. Listen on the radio or tune in online at ChicagosProgressiveTalk.com. See ad on page 63.

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

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

DR. ERIC NAGAJ, MD

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

THE NEUROSCIENCE CENTER

440 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 3 (Bldg 2), Deerfield 60015 847-945-7284 Neuroscience.md

Specialists in treatment of complex and treatmentresistant neuropsychiatric disorders and chronic pain conditions for all ages. We offer a distinctive, thorough approach to patient evaluation, with proven cutting-edge treatments including BrainSPECT functional imaging and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, with the Chicago area’s only multi-person hyperbaric chamber. See ad on page 9.

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 RABY INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE AT NORTHWESTERN

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

Michelle Goebel-Angel, LAc, MSOM, is board certified in Chinese Medicine and focuses on an anti-inflammatory lifestyle and functional medicine. Her passion and style reflect one that builds an open, trusting relationship with each patient. Acupuncture programs at the Raby Institute include detoxification, optimizing fertility and reducing stress, anxiety and chronic pain. Each program involves a unique approach and includes acupuncture, herbal medicine and nutritional and essential oil therapies. See ad on page 25.

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 41.

integrative psychotherapy David H. Johnson, LCSW

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

Call for free initial consultation.

HEATHER FAUN BASL

630-210-8688, 312-502-1539 Heather@GraceAngels.com GraceAngels.com Specializing in intuitive counsel and psychic work including Akashic records, card readings, connection with loved ones, home and business readings/clearings, energy healing, personal mentoring and angel work with children. Working with individuals that have health concerns, mental stress and/or want to find clarity with their life situations.

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.

Michele is also psychic and a Reiki Master Teacher.

intuitive health & success advisor INTERIORWERX WITH SUSAN CURRY

Lincoln Park (Chicago) 312-479-7893 Sessions@InteriorWerx.com InteriorWerx.us Expand your health and happiness by raising your vibration to its highest potential. InteriorWerx clears emotional energetic abnormalities that cause dis-ease, such as anxiety, pain, sadness, discomfort, allergies, recurring physical injury, etc. This natural modality provides optimum health for body and mind with proven results. Free 15-min consultation (schedule online).

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life coach law of attraction CANTOR LYNDA DRESHER Highwood 60040 847-373-7456 Lynda.Dresher@gmail.com

Do you know you create your own reality? Are you seeking happiness and joy in your life? If not, why not? The Law of Attraction is always operating in your life, but if you’re not aware of how to use it, you could be attracting what you don’t want instead of what you do want. I can teach you processes and techniques so you can start manifesting what you desire in life; a loving relationship, a better job, more money… you name it. Join our group today and see what unfolds for you.

lifelong learning & personal growth THE EDGAR CAYCE HOLISTIC CENTER AND BOOKSTORE At Unity Northwest Church 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines 60016 847-299-6535 AREChicagoCenter@gmail.com

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 4.

INFINITY FOUNDATION

1282 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park 60035 847-831-8828 • InfinityFoundation.org Offering more than 200 Courses for Life in personal, professional and spiritual growth and development. Retreats with Gary Renard, Achieving Enlightenment, August 13-14 and Sharon Salzberg, Cultivating Loving Kindness, August 20-21. Call or email for a free course guide. CEUs available.

Reasonable practitioner and classroom rental. Call or email for a free course guide.

Medical herbalist and chiropractor DR. LEON KOLODZIEJ

7742 W Addison, Chicago 60634 773-589-9996 NaturesHealingRemedies.com Dr. K treats chronic and non-responsive conditions using chiropractic care along with acupuncture, physiotherapy, herbs, diet, nutrition, supplements and cleansing of the liver and colon.

A master medical herbalist and chiropractor with over 30 years’ experience, Dr K formulates and uses herbal supplements for internal cleansing, healing and weight loss.

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

Metaphysical and spiritual supplies, daily intuitive and body balancing, vast crystal and rock shop, natural French market products, 50 local artists unique items. Open daily Tuesday through Sunday.

ENHANCE NUTRITION, LLC

Marcy Kirschenbaum, MS, CCN, CNS, LDN 847-987-1128 EnhanceNutrition.net Get lasting relief from symptoms of chronic and autoimmune conditions, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, IBS, migraines and Parkinson’s. Finally take control of your weight and energy levels. Working together, I’ll help you make practical and do-able dietary and lifestyle changes.

Ready to feel better? Call me today to schedule a consultation. See ad on page 29.

Dr. Kristen HaLLAND, DC

nature therapy Kim Spelman

Woodland Walking Workout 847-361-1616 Facebook: @KimSpelman Benefits of a simple walk on the land are astounding. Enjoy low-impact guided physical, mental and spiritual activity that begins our recovery from the day’s stressors and reconnects us to what we are–life.

Whether you’re in the dumps or on top of your game, walking in nature makes everything better.

City, suburbs, inside or outside.

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, lowforce chiropractic care and food intolerance testing, and uses unique diagnostic tests to uncover the real cause of your health concern. Located at the corner of Higgins and Barrington roads. See ad on page 35.

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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.

nutrition Eating with Ease

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

Also available for grocery store tours, cupboard clean-out, menu management and seminars.

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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 33.

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

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

preventive medicine DR. LYNNE BELSKY

Living Well MD 806 Central Ave, Ste 204 Highland Park 60035 847-433-2013 LivingWellMD.com Care for body, mind, and spirit with personalized, integrative medical care. Concierge physician dedicated to helping you stay healthy, prevent disease, and feel your best. See ad on page 4.

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Psychic & medium astrologist, medium & psychic CANDACE 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove 60007 Call or text: 847-564-6159

Help to reunite loved ones, inspire joy and find love in your life. Find answers to your challenges with the help of a psychic and medium reading with Candace. Her readings reveal past, present and future with extreme accuracy. Find sincere guidance and answers regarding life’s challenges, such as love, relationships, family, health, career, coworkers, etc. Over 23 years experience. See ad on page 13.

Astrology & Psychic Readings by Sarah

312-933-9950 • 847-470-0049 PsychicReadingsGlenview.com Over 25 years of experience. Using my intuitive gifts of prayer and meditation I can help bring clarity to those in need of my services. Call today to find out about love, health and career. Tarot card and crystal energy readings, chakra balancing, aura cleansing, spirit communication, past life regression. Available for parties, 3 locations. First-time client special: $99 Energy healing.

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

Every day we offer: card readings, channeled intuitive sessions, problem resolution readings, spiritual guidance.

Rotating offerings include: mediumship sessions, akashic records, palm reading, shamanic channeling.Call for today’s offerings. Appointments recommended but walk-ins welcomed.

spiritual & life renewal Bodhi Spiritual Center

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

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

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

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sporting goods NEW BALANCE NORTH SHORE 610 Central Ave, Ste 169, Highland Park 60035 847-266-8323 ShopNewShoes.com

Fitting you in the correct type of shoe for your activity, and in the proper size and width for your feet, is our number one objective. When shoes fit well and your feet are comfortable, your whole body feels better and you can perform at your optimum level throughout the entire day. Largest selection of New Balance footwear and apparel in the Chicago area, with extensive inventory of sizes and widths from 2A-6E. Friendly staff is experienced in helping to resolve or relieve many common foot ailments such as plantar fasciitis, bunions, morton’s neuroma, hammer toe and arch pain. Locally owned and operated since 1995. See ad on page 17.

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