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Alternatives to Opioids

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THE SLEEP BRACELET

18 NATURAL REMEDEE Makes Sense of Cannabis Supplementation

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20 ORGANIC GARDENER ED KUGLER

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24 BETTER OPTIONS THAN OPIOIDS

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Natural Ways to Reduce Pain

26 HEALTH AND HYPE in the Health Food Movement

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28 SUMMER MOLD

Can Trigger Sinus and Bronchial Symptoms

30 ORGANIC FARMERS:

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GROWING AMERICA’S HEALTH

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Restoring the Nutritional Value of Crops

34 BREAKING BREAD WITH LOCAL GRAINS

36 10 ANTI-

INFLAMMATORY FOODS

Flavorful Ways to Lower Disease Risk

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40 EXERCISE TO SLEEP BY

Quell Insomnia and Nighttime Anxiety

42 THE JOY OF DIRT

Gardening Connects Kids to Nature

44 WHY MORE PETS

ARE GETTING CANCER GMO Toxins Permeate Pet Foods

46 GARY GRIGGS on What We Must Do to Save Our Coasts

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e’re moving into the height of summer produce season here in the Midwest, and I can hardly wait!

Soon, our gardens, farmers’ markets and other local stores will be abundant with mouth-watering varieties of veggies, heirloom tomatoes, herbs and fresh fruits. And yet, with lots of cookbooks on the shelf, saved recipes and Google, I still tend to ask, “So, what’s for dinner?”

Peggy Malecki

Here’s a pretty simple answer that serves up variety and leaves leftovers for a cold lunch or second meal. It’s a tasty way to use up odds and ends of vegetables and will likely pass the kid test; it’s my go-to no-recipe summer veggie bowl. I tend to use hearty pasta shapes that hold sauce well, like rotini and rigatoni, but rice or quinoa will work just as well. (I’m serious when I say there’s no actual recipe, so the techniques and measurements are up to you.)

Start with greens. Try thinly sliced (julienned) or torn leaf spinach, or consider adding other varieties you may have. Sliced chard, kale, young collards and arugula are all wonderful choices, as are fresh greens from beets, kohlrabi, radish and turnips.

Next, select the vegetables. Adding seasonal veggies to “bowl” dishes is a great way to sample new flavors or use up small quantities that aren’t enough for a side dish. The key is to slice everything uniformly so that they cook quickly and evenly. Use zucchini and other summer squashes, asparagus, mushrooms, peppers, fennel, carrots and pretty much whatever is in season and available. And, of course, tomatoes. Early in the season, I start with canned and then move to fresh as the crops come in. I prefer to use garlic and mild shallots, but scapes, onions and chives will also work.

Make your sauce. We all have our methods, and here’s what I typically do. Cook the pasta, rice or quinoa. Prep the vegetables before you start and have them ready. Add olive oil to a large, heavy pot and lightly sauté the chopped garlic and shallots until fragrant, then add round one of the chopped veggies, reserving faster-cooking items like mushrooms until denser vegetables start to soften.

Season as you go with salt and pepper and any dried herbs, then add the tomatoes. Toss in the greens last, as they’ll only need a couple of minutes of heat to stay bright and retain their texture. Cook until the veggies are soft, but still retain some crunch. Add a little pasta water or veg broth if desired and remove from heat. Stir in the drained pasta or spoon the sauce on top.

There are so many ways to finish the dish, depending on individual taste, time and ingredients at hand. Sprinkle with fresh herbs or dried pepper flakes, or get fancy with capers, marinated artichokes or sliced olives. Or, layer the cooked sauce and pasta on a bed of baby spinach or arugula, which will wilt quickly under the hot ingredients. Maybe drizzle on a good-quality plain or flavored olive oil. Don’t forget the grated cheese. And enjoy!

We’d love to hear about your favorite summer recipes! Email us at Editor@NAChicago.com or post to Facebook @Natural Awakenings Chicago Magazine or tag us on Instagram @NAChicago. And please, try to make the most of every moment of this Chicago summer.

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ors Beatriz, owner of Mojo Owl and NowStudio, will exhibit and sell crystals and jewelry at the Chicago Michelada Fest from noon to 10 p.m., July 7 and 8, at 1000 W. Cermak Road, in Chicago. There will be food, music and other artisans.

From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 15, she will be at the Skokie Farmers’ Market, expanded that day to include the French Market, at 5127 W. Oakton Street in the Skokie Library parking lot, where artisans will be showcasing their handmade products.

On July 22, Beatriz will be at the Style Chicago Artisan Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 401 N. Morgan Street, in Morgan Manufacturing.

Beatriz is a healer who practices CranioSacral Therapy and does astrology/intuitive readings to help people look into their lives and get some insights to do better and make changes.

Bodywork and energy healings can be part of the process to move energy in the body.

She says, “Gemstones and crystals can give us inspiration to continue making changes.

Sometimes we just need a talisman to keep us grounded during difficult times.”

For more information, visit NowStudio.co and MojoOwl.com. See ads in the Community Resource Guide.

Walk Through Successful Private Gardens

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he 2018 University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners’ Garden Walk will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 14, throughout the McHenry and Wonder Lake areas. The tour starts at McHenry County College, in Crystal Lake, at the Extension Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, which includes vine, shade and theme gardens and extensive displays of perennials and annuals. Participants may continue on to visit 11 of the best home gardens in the county.

At each garden, hosts have labeled their plants and will be on hand to answer questions and share their secrets to success. Extension Master Gardeners will answer gardening questions, as well as offer educational materials.

Cost is $12 through July 3 at 815-455-8588 or McHenry.edu/gardenwalk; $17 at the door.

No pets. Location: 8900 U.S. Rte. 14. For more information, call 815-479-7570.

The Havoc Wrought by Chronic Inflammation

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yan Lombardo, the weight-loss, wellness and longevity specialist of FreshSkin Medical Spa & Wellness Center, will join Marilee Papale, of Essence Pilates, to complete their summer educational series on the topic of Chronic Inflammation and the Havoc it Plays on the Body at 6:30 p.m., July 17, in Deerfield.

The talk, which is for anyone feeling tired, sluggish or frustrated with their health, includes helpful information about anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle changes to encourage optimal health, including answers to such questions as “What is inflammation?”, “What does it do?” and “How can we prevent and reverse it?”

Comprehensive lab testing will be discussed to learn how to identify and treat inflammatory conditions based on our genetics, food sensitivities, cardiometabolic markers and hormone levels.

Lombardo, DAOM, a doctor of acupuncture and oriental medicine, is board certified in acupuncture, anti-aging and integrative medicine. He has been interviewed by Self Magazine, American Spa, DAYSPA, Dermatology Times, Today’s Chicago Woman, Natural Awakenings, the Chicago Sun-Times, WGN-TV and NS Magazine.

FreshSkin Medical Spa & Wellness Center is located at 595 Elm Pl., Ste. 208, Highland Park. Essence Pilates is located at 849 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield. For more information including hours and to make appointments, call 847-681-8821 or visit MyFreshSkin.com. See ads on page 9 and in the Community Resource Guide.

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Learn to Cook with Living Foods

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he Purple Sprout Cafe and Juice Bar, in Wheeling, will conduct a Living Foods for Better Life non-cooking interactive class and dinner at 6:30 p.m., July 18. The class will address the benefits of raw foods; share tips on successfully incorporating more of raw foods into our diets; unravel the secrets for awesomely delicious and seriously satisfying raw rolls; watch 9-year-old Chef Ruslan make what customers often refer to as the best Key Lime pie they have ever tried; and enjoy mouth-watering creations.

Chef Ruslan Owner and chef Irina Kuznetsova says, “The Purple Sprout family has enjoyed a journey of self-healing from poor physical and mental health to living vibrantly and joyfully—from standard American diet to mostly raw, plant-based, gluten-free, oil-free, sugar-free and low-fat, realizing the strong connection between body, mind and spirit, giving up corporate and medical careers and now helping the community to live healthier, happier, more natural and fulfilling lives.”

Cost: $50/person. Location: 341 E. Dundee Rd., Wheeling. For more information and registration, call 224-223-7133, email Info@PurpleSprout.com or visit PurpleSprout.com. See ad on page 39.

Tour Local Koi Ponds and Gardens

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he Midwest Pond & Koi Society (MPKS) will present their annual tour of area gardens and ponds during two weekends in July. This is the 28th year that MPKS members across the Chicago region will open their backyards to visitors that want to learn more about integrating koi ponds into their home landscapes. The dates are July 21, 22, 28 and 29, all from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The self-guided Garden and Pond Tour is divided into regions to help minimize the travel time and increase the enjoyment of leisurely visiting the gardens and ponds. MPKS is providing maps indicating the participants in each region, along with a descriptive narrative and directions to each location. Potential tour locations include:

July 21 Central: Lombard, Addison, Villa Park, River Forest, Oak Park, Riverside, North Riverside, Brookfield, Oak Brook and LaGrange. July 22 Southwest/West: Lisle, Downers Grove, Bolingbrook, Naperville, Elburn and Batavia. July 28 South: Clarendon Hills, Burr Ridge, Countryside, Evergreen Park, Dolton, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Homer Glen, Mokena, Decatur and Schererville, Indiana. July 29 North/Northwest: Chicago, Glenview, Libertyville, Kildeer, Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Elgin, Roselle, Carol Stream, Streamwood and Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Cost: $15 per family for all four days. Maps are available for purchase at 312-409-2081 or directly from the vendors listed at MPKS.org/2018-pond-tour-maps-available. See ad at NAChicago.com.

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Communicating with Our Hormones

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eflex-OIL-ogy Founder Laurie Azzarella, LMT, CRR, will present Reflex-OIL-ogy of the Endocrine System, a workshop from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 28, at the Spine & Sports Family Chiropractic Center, in Oswego. This workshop will teach you about the body’s glands and how to locate, assess and apply techniques to the reflex areas on the hands and feet using essential oils, energy centers and emotional pathways to harmonize and balance hormones.

Hormones effect all aspects of health, including digestion, sleep, weight, muscle, skin and bone health, sexual function and more. Azzarella will show participants how to evaluate and balance their glandular functions.

Location: 83 Templeton Dr., Ste. C, Oswego.

Eight NCBTMB CEUs available. To register, call 850-380-4943 or visit Reflex-oil-ogy.com.

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llinois Green Alliance is hosting the 2018 GreenBuilt Home Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 28 and 29, featuring more than 15 sustainable homes in the Chicagoland area. To attend the event, a “passport� allows admission to all the homes.

Guests can learn about affordable and sustainable practices used in the green structures that they could potentially incorporate into their own homes. The builders and developers of these homes are committed to creating green buildings that are innovative and healthy.

The sixth annual GreenBuilt Home Tour features award-winning and greencertified homes such as the LEED for Homes certification, HERS Rating and DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes. Some of the homes have been built specifically to meet these qualifications, while others were modified to become sustainable.

Many of the homes generate their own energy using sunlight or alternative energy sources. There is much to learn about incorporating sustainable energy practices in ordinary homes by visiting each of the houses. From creating almost net-zero energy to growing all of their own food, each of the homes exhibits a green feature that everyone can learn from.

Passport cost is $20 at Eventbrite. com/e/greenbuilt-home-tour-2018-tickets-42433183795 or GreenBuiltHomeTour. org/tickets, or $5 per house at the door.

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Personal Discovery Awaits Guests at the Body Mind Spirit Expo

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ody & Brain Yoga Tai Chi will celebrate Healthy Living Day from noon to 3 p.m., July 28, at the Evanston Ecology Center, as part of their ongoing support for SEED for Health, a national health campaign run by the nonprofit Earth Citizens Organization.

This event is all about learning to create our own natural health and wellness and living a sustainable life. Participants will celebrate a vibrant, inspired life, engage in learning to live with a purpose, and pick up some healthy living tips. They’ll experience longevity training methods, enjoy mindfulness exercises, watch exciting performances, get an aura reading, win raffle prizes and more.

Admission: $20, includes a copy of the book I’ve Decided to Live 120 Years: The Ancient Secret to Longevity, Vitality, and Life Transformation, by Ilchi Lee, and a coupon for a free introductory session. Location: 2024 McCormick Blvd., Evanston. For tickets, call 847-362-2724. For more information, visit BodyNBrain.com/ events. See ad on page 21.

Fun Summer Activities at the A.R.E.

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o celebrate the end of summer, the Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.) will hold an End of Summer Holistic Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., August 4, in Des Plaines.

Sessions with practitioners include Edgar Cayce-type healings, aura photography, BEMER/Pranic deep healing, prayer healing, crystal body layouts, numerology, Akashic records, reiki healing massage, reflexology, intuitive energy field clearing, animal communication and shamanic healing.

There’ll be vendors offering a variety of unique products and the bookstore will be open with a wide range of metaphysical titles, a free lending library for A.R.E. members and one of the largest selections of Cayce products and remedies in the U.S. Free admission; sessions with practitioners cost $35 for 30 minutes or $70 for 30 minutes. Location: 259 E. Central Rd., Des Plaines.

For more information, call 847-299-6535. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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he Body Mind Spirit Expo at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, in Skokie, will provide a weekend of shining insights and life-affirming wisdom from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., August 18, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., August 19.

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 is Susan Wisehart, author of Soul Visioning: Clear the Past, Create Your Future. Sandy Wilcox, of Our Sacred Connections, will share how 14 crystal archetypes can enlighten The Hero’s Path, enabling us to navigate the pitfalls and release the “chains” of regret. Other speakers include Ginger Ravencroft, Amy Wilinski, Ryan Hader and Nanina Ra.

Attendees may 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, will be represented.

Cost: $14 for the weekend. Free parking. Location: 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. For advance tickets and $1 off coupon, visit bmse.net. To win a free ticket, sign up at NAChicago.com/CHI/Contests.

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Registration Now Open for McHenry County’s Largest Green Event

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he McHenry County College (MCC) Sustainability Center will hold its annual Green Living Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 3, at the MCC gym/multipurpose room and surrounding areas at the college, in Crystal Lake.

Green businesses and organizations are welcome and are invited to sign up now to interact and showcase their businesses with the county’s green community.

Visitors can shop and talk with local environmental organizations. The Expo had record attendance last year, with more than 1,100 attendees. Returning this year is the popular artists’ walk, featuring unique and sustainable creations. Businesses with appropriate green holiday gift ideas are also encouraged to register.

Admission is free. Location: McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. For sponsor, vendor, exhibitor and artist information and to receive a registration form, call 815-479-7765 or email Sustainability@McHenry.edu. See ad on page 21.

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Safe bio-communication testing and identification of every cell in the body through biological coherence fosters information relating to health. Once the symptoms are recognizable, the healing process can begin. Clients are then able to maintain peace of mind, making lifestyle changes to support the maintenance of the body’s internal organs and systems.

Working from the inside-out can bring glowing skin, vitality and pure energy to look and feel younger. This procedure is also suitable for those that prefer naturopathic remedies based on their personal biological make-up to maintain youthfulness and better health.

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As Earth’s climate becomes warmer, sleepless nights will increase for many, predicts a study from the University of California, San Diego.

The research links sleep data on 765,000 Americans collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with climate models that predict warming trends. Rising temperatures could cause six additional nights of poor sleep per 100 people by 2050 and 14 by 2099.

Seniors, which have difficulty regulating body temperature, and low-income people without air conditioning, are likely to be the most affected.

Exercise Benefits Cancer Survivors Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity increases cognitive function and reduces fatigue in breast cancer survivors, concludes a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne study. The 299 participants that had undergone chemotherapy an average of eight years earlier wore an accelerometer for a week to measure their average daily minutes of exercise and completed a set of questionnaires and neuropsychological tests. The findings suggest that those regularly performing this level of exercise benefit through improved attention, memory and multitasking abilities.

Also, in a recent Portuguese study of 15 women being treated for advanced breast cancer, eight women performed two, one-hour sessions a week of aerobic, strength-training and arm exercises. After 12 weeks, they experienced significantly less fatigue and pain, improved cardiovascular fitness, better emotional well-being and a greater ability to perform daily tasks, compared to the control group.

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The danger of pesticide exposure for expectant mothers has been confirmed by a study of half a million people in the San Joaquin Valley of California, a heavypesticide region in which more than one-third of U.S. vegetables and two-thirds of our fruits and nuts are grown. Studying birth records, researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, found that the top 5 percent of women with the highest exposure had negative effects for all birth outcomes, including low birth weight, gestational length, preterm birth and birth abnormalities.

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Pesticides Lower Birth Weights

Eating Apples and Tomatoes Repairs Lungs Eating lots of fresh tomatoes and fruit, especially apples, helps heal damaged lungs of ex-smokers, reports Johns Hopkins University research published in the European Respiratory Journal. The study, which followed more than 650 people between 2002 and 2012, also found that those that ate more than two tomatoes or more than three portions of fresh fruit daily experienced markedly less of the natural decline of lung function that typically occurs after age 30. wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock.com

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Only One in 10 U.S. Adults Eats Healthy Just 9 percent of U.S. adults eat enough vegetables and only 12 percent eat enough fruit every day, concludes a recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National guidelines for adults recommend at least one-and-a-half to two cups per day of fruit and two to three cups of vegetables. Consumption is lowest among men, young adults and adults living in poverty.

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Polluted air raises the chances of irregular menstrual cycles among teenage girls, a new Boston University School of Medicine study reports.

Studying the records of 34,832 women and linking that information with levels of pollutants when the women were 14 to 18 years old, researchers concluded that teenage girls in polluted areas have a slightly greater likelihood of menstrual irregularity and take longer to achieve regularity in high school and early adulthood. It may also put them at long-term risk of other hormone-related problems, researchers warned.

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Animal Product Emissions Rival Oil

According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, three of the world’s largest meat producers, JBS, Cargill and Tyson, emitted more greenhouse gas last year than all of France and nearly as much as the biggest oil companies, such as Exxon, British Petroleum and Shell. Carbon dioxide emissions from raising farmed animals make up about 15 percent of global human-induced emissions, with the biggest offenders being beef and milk production.

The nonprofit environmental organization EcoWatch claims that a pound of beef requires 13 percent more fossil fuel and 15 times more water to produce than a pound of soy. It notes, “There is no such thing as sustainable meat, and plant-based alternatives to meat, dairy and eggs take a mere fraction of the resources to produce as their animal-based counterparts.”

A vegan diet is not just good for the planet, either; it also spares animals misery at factory farms. “Pigs, cows, chickens and other farmed animals suffer horribly. These innocent animals face unthinkable horrors: cruel caged confinement, brutal mutilations and bloody, merciless deaths,” says Joe Loria, communications and content manager at the humanitarian group Mercy for Animals.

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Warming seawater and increasing ocean acidity are damaging reef ecosystems around the world, and some scientists and environmentalists fear a worldwide collapse by 2050. Coral reefs are colonies of millions of tiny animals. In a single night, the corals join in casting a fog of sperm and eggs into the water to either fertilize and make baby coral larvae or settle back onto the reef, fostering growth.

Dirk Petersen, Ph.D., founder and executive director of Sexual Coral Reproduction, in Hilliard, Ohio, gathers sperm and eggs from corals, fertilizes them in a lab and returns the baby corals to the wild. “A bunch of us coral reef managers were just so sick of just watching things die,” says Laurie Raymundo, a biologist at the University of Guam. This kind of in vitro fertilization provides at least a glimmer of hope for the future.

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Conservation Project Protects Part of Amazon The Amazon Region Protected Areas Program (ARPA), a joint venture between the World Wildlife Fund and the Brazilian Ministry of the Environment, has reached the goal of protecting a network of conservation units comprising more than 231,000 square miles in the Amazon River basin, or about 15 percent of the biome’s territory in Brazil.

The program is now present in 117 conservation units—including in national and state parks, ecological stations, and biological and sustainable development reserves in the states of Amapá, Amazonas, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima and Tocantins—that are home to more than 8,800 species.

ARPA works with local communities to create, expand, strengthen and maintain these units by ensuring resources and promoting sustainable development in the regions.

They benefit from goods, projects and service contracts, such as the establishment of councils, management plans, land surveys and inspection, reaching 30 protected areas so far. ARPA is the largest strategy in place on the planet for conservation and sustainable use of tropical forests.

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Phytocannabinoids have been shown that our bodies are capable of healing on their own,” says Bayro. “We just need to keep to be effective in treating more than 250 conditions. Bayro works with clients that the cells communicating the best we can use it to manage their Lyme disease, autowith proper nutrition and self-care.” immune diseases and other chronic condi Bayro is specially trained in the bentions. “The hemp oil activates our bodies efits of phytocannabinoids (the therapeutic endocannabinoid system, which balances compounds in cannabis) and is so passionand regulates energy and mood, supports ate about its advantages that she also builds the nervous system and is effective in pain teams of advocates to educate and network management. It also helps modulate the with others interested in the business side. immune system,” affirms Bayro.

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ance as clients set goals and make lasting changes to improve their health and increase happiness. She also works with red light therapy and aromatherapy. Helping clients make better food choices is one key way Bayro helps them take control of their own health. “Many people are not aware of how they can accelerate their own healing and get their life back simply by making small changes in their nutrition. The human body is constantly healing itself, and proper nutrition transforms health on a cellular level and helps us heal,” she advises.

Bayro offers a unique perspective because holistic nutrition and CBD/hemp oil played a key part in her own journey to wellness. “After suffering for 15-plus years with chronic illness ranging from Lyme disease and thyroid issues to anxiety and panic attacks, I finally found relief with alternative therapies. Traditional medicine simply treats symptoms, and does not look for the root cause. They are finding that most of these hard-to-treat, chronic conditions are endocannabinoid deficiency,” she says.

According to an abstract in the U.S. National Library of Medicine of the National Institutes of Health, “Medicine continues to struggle in its approaches to numerous common subjective pain syndromes that lack objective signs and remain treatment resistant. Foremost among these are migraine, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome. A clinical endocannabinoid deficiency might characterize their origin.”

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Organic Gardener Ed Kugler Shares Knowledge and Produce

by Sheryl DeVore

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or Highland Park native Ed Kugler, a new idea is always growing, whether to teach high school students to grow produce with no chemicals, offer adults an easy way to get healthy food or spread his organic message at local festivals and parades.

The market manager of Ravinia Farmers Market for the past two seasons, Kugler, 65, grew up in an era when being a vegetarian and eating only organically grown foods made him an “oddball”, he recalls. Since then, organic gardening and eating have become more mainstream. “I’m a small piece in the puzzle of trying to make that happen,” he says.

Kugler says he loved baking as a child, which led him to taking food preparation courses in college. The school, he says, espoused the belief that the look and taste of food was more important than how it was produced, but that didn’t sit right with him.

So Kugler began going off campus, visiting natural food restaurants and organic food co-ops, attending seminars and expos and meeting people that were vegetarians and cared about the environment, he recalls.

He became a vegetarian and learned about organic principles when it was just a beginning industry, he explains, remembering how in 1976 he traveled more than 5,000 miles visiting 14 organic farms, 52 natural food stores, 37 natural food eating places, 19 distributors and 13 co-ops, seeking the answers to his many questions. Kugler believes that growing and eating organic foods helps humans stay healthy and protects the environment.

In 1978, Kugler opened Ed’s Sprout Shop, in nearby Highwood, where he served organic food and juice, and grew organic sprouts to sell at one of the North Shore’s first farmers’ market in Ravinia, 20

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Ed Kugler now celebrating its 40th year. His father, however, was sick for much of his adult years, so Kugler transitioned away in 1981 to help care for him and the family business. During his spare time from 1981 to 2000, he created the Natural Food Dance Fest, in Evanston, and helped run turkeyfree Thanksgiving dinners in Chicago while president of the Chicago Vegetarian Society.

He also sourced donations of locally and organically grown food for Farm Aid.

When his children were young, between 2001 and 2011, he created his concept, Taste-A-Thon, to bring organic snacks to Highland Park grade, middle and high school students to try. “They loved it,” he says. “I brought juices, chips, bars, cookies, cereals, bread and organic produce sometimes. My motivation was to enhance the awareness of organically grown produce and vegetarianism.”

Since 2010, he’s brought Taste-A-Thon to Highland Park’s Fourth of July parade, handing out organic products along the curbside. Kugler has traveled to green, gluten-free and vegetarian festivals across the country to promote companies by offering organic and natural food samples and acting as their branding ambassador.

Locally, Kugler created the Organic Teaching Garden (OrganicTeachGardenHP. org), an organic edible landscape on his property that serves as a teaching garden for students at Highland Park High School, where he volunteers. He said he was inspired to create the garden when he met Neil Young and Willie Nelson.

With help from four friends, he removed all the grass in his backyard, prepared the soil and built raised beds which they plant each season with kale, lettuce, peppers, tomatoes and other produce grown from organic seeds. “I have 80 openings for raised beds, all different sizes. I water twice a day.

I don’t spray. I don’t add anything to the soil. I just plant,” he says.

His business partner, Robert Boyce, helped design his front yard. Today, it’s a haven for native plants, pollinators, herbs and fruit trees, Kugler adds.

For the past eight years, 200 Highland Park High School environmental science students annually have visited his garden for field trips and learning experiences.

“In September, when the school year begins, they taste vegetables like tomatoes and peppers fresh off the plant,” Kugler explains. In February, they plant organic seeds in pots, which Boyce cares for at his Lake Zurich greenhouse. Then in spring, they prepare the garden and plant seedlings outdoors. Christine Hill, her husband, Howie Hill, and Beth Peterson are three environmental science teachers who work with Kugler.

“Ed is another professional voice from which students can gain information,” Howie says. “They can learn directly from the source. They interact with people who can influence what they want to do in the future.”

Kugler’s latest endeavor is a neighborhood-supported, organic produce growing program, The Organic Food Club (OrganicFoodClub.com). “With this concept, we allow people to pick the organic seed pack they want,” he says. Kugler and Boyce then plant the seeds, tend to the plants and harvest the vegetables for subscribers that pick up their produce. He and Boyce operate two plots in Highland Park

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and Lake Zurich, and are working to grow the program during the next several years.

What Kugler says he hopes most is that people take the time to read, learn what organic means and really understand that it’s a crucial component to living on the planet.

For more information, contact Ed Kugler at Tastathon@gmail.com.

Sheryl DeVore is a Chicago area writer, editor, educator and photographer and author of three published books on nature. Contact her at Sheryl.Devore@comcast.net.

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North Shore Salt Therapy Center Makes People Feel Happier

by Carrie Jackson

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alt has been used for healing purposes since ancient times, and the first European salt spas originated 150 years ago. Now, people in the Chicagoland area can benefit from the same physical and emotional rejuvenation at North Shore Salt Therapy Center, in Highland Park. Mike Kaplan founded the center in 2017 to provide a holistic method that recreates the microclimate of a salt cave.

“Salt therapy is a natural and non-invasive therapy that can help relieve the symptoms from a wide range of conditions. People all over the world use it as an alternative and complementary way of improving general wellness, detoxification and athletic performance,” he says.

Salt therapy is used to treat a number of ailments from respiratory issues and skin conditions to infections and emotional stress. Kaplan has clients that come in for asthma, psoriasis, depression, bronchitis, COPD, eczema, hay fever, allergies and sleep apnea. Salt also naturally produces negative ions, which have been shown to reduce stress, headaches, depression, and lethargy. “Even just taking the time to slow down and turn off electronics can have lasting benefits. Clients find pure relaxation and tranquility away from their everyday stress, leaving them rejuvenated and fully energized.”

North Shore Salt Therapy is one of the only spas in the area to have a special piece of equipment called a halogenerator.

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“The halogenerator grinds up pharmaceutical-grade salt into minute particles that become airborne when dispersed into the room,” says Kaplan. “The dry salt aerosol particles are then inhaled deep into the client’s lungs to help relieve inflammation and loosen congestion to allow easier and improved breathing.” The salt is not digested, so it has no effect on blood pressure or hypertension. Because salt is absorbent, it draws out the toxins in the respiratory system and helps to clean them out. Clients may notice a faint trace of salt on their lips after a session, but there are no other side effects.

The walls and floors of the rooms at North Shore Salt Therapy Center are covered with salt that creates an almost sterile environment, because salt naturally absorbs bacteria. “A treatment lasts for 45 minutes, and takes place in a room with up to six people. Clients are asked to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, and have the option of resting in a zero-gravity chair or on the floor,” says Kaplan. “Because the salt is dry, there is no buildup and people are able to walk out and go on with their day, often with more energy and enthusiasm than before.”

The frequency of sessions varies depending on why the client is seeking treatment. “Clients may have some relief after one session; however, for the best results, we recommend a series of treatments.

If someone is having a COPD flare-up,

they might come in three or four times a week. Clients also come in on a weekly or monthly basis for maintenance and to detoxify and relax,” says Kaplan.

Salt is naturally anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antihistamine, so people enduring maladies from asthma to eczema may experience significant and lasting symptom relief following regular salt therapy. “We have a number of clients who are referred to us by doctors, health coaches, holistic medicine practitioners, nutritionists and other medical professionals. We also get a lot of people in through word of mouth,” says Kaplan. “Salt therapy is not an alternative therapy, but a complementary one. It can help relieve the symptoms of a condition and work in conjunction with existing medication, resulting in even greater relief.”

People of all ages can benefit from salt therapy. Children even tend to respond more quickly than adults, and Kaplan has had kids as young as 6 months old in for treatment. The center has a special room where kids can engage with books, toys and puzzles while receiving salt therapy, and he offers discounted pricing for children’s treatments.

Clients can purchase individual sessions, monthly memberships and family memberships. The center also has a boutique that offers products such as salt lamps, cooking blocks, candles and of course, special Himalayan salt. Kaplan is at the center every day and has enjoyed being able to connect with his clients. “I love seeing people walk out relaxed and on a path to both immediate and long-term healing,” he shares. “Clients tell me they sleep better through the night after a treatment, are more resilient to everyday stressors and feel happier overall.”

North Shore Salt Therapy Center is located at 1282 Old Skokie Rd., in Highland Park.

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hronic pain affects 100 million Americans, with annual treatment costs reaching $635 billion, according to the Institute of Medicine.

Worse, opiate-derived pain medications, conventional medicine’s go-to treatment for chronic pain, are addictive and deadly.

The Annals of Internal Medicine reports that an estimated 2 million Americans suffered from opioid use disorder involving prescription drugs as of 2016 while 12 million admitted to misusing them. Legal and illegal opioids killed 64,070 Americans in 2016, 21 percent more than the previous year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Some opioid addiction stems from use of illegal recreational drugs like heroin and cocaine, but the National Institute of Drug Abuse testified to the U.S. Senate that as of 2014 more than four times as many Americans were addicted to prescription opioids (2.1 million) than heroin (467,000).

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even cancer pain, and saving lives.

The first step in preventing dependency is to avoid opioids completely, says Fadel Zeidan, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurobiology and anatomy at the Wake Forest School of Medicine, in WinstonSalem, North Carolina: “Opioids don’t work for chronic pain. They may be effective for acute pain, such as right after an injury or surgery, but they are ineffective and addictive in the long run.” Here are several better ways to feel better.

Mindfulness meditation: Zeidan recommends mindfulness meditation and cites a University of Massachusetts study of people with chronic pain in which pain lessened by at least 65 percent after 10 weeks of this practice.

“Mindfulness meditation is about discipline and regulating one’s attention.

It appears to shut down the thalamus, the brain’s gatekeeper, and the brain’s ability to register pain,” explains Zeidan.

Yoga: Strongly positive effects have been reported in several studies, including one

Marijuana: All forms of marijuana, or cannabis, are illegal on the federal level, but medical marijuana is now legal in 29 states and the District of Columbia. In a study from San Francisco General Hospital published in the journal Neurology, researchers found that smoking the first cannabis cigarette reduced pain by 72

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Acupuncture: The ancient Chinese modality that’s been used to treat all types of pain for millennia has become such a mainstream treatment that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that healthcare providers learn more about it to help patients avoid prescription opioids.

“All pain starts with imbalance,” says Terri Evans, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida. “Acupuncture is about creating balance in the body and in releasing the fascia, where pain patterns get locked.”

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on 150 veterans with chronic low back pain from the Veterans Administration San Diego Healthcare System. It showed that 12 weeks of yoga classes reduced pain and opioid use, and improved functionality of participants; many of them had suffered back pain for more than 15 years.

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Drumming Out Drugs Music, specifically drumming, stimulates the release of endorphins, the body’s own morphine-like painkillers. Group drumming can help people withdrawing from addictive drugs, especially those having particular difficulty in conventional addiction programs, reports a University of Arizona at Tempe study published in the American Journal of Public Health.

Other supportive studies are listed at ShamanicDrumming.com/drumtherapy. html.

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To enroll in a new study on mindfulness meditation and chronic back pain, email ZeidanLab@WakeHealth.edu.

For information on ongoing studies, visit ZeidanLab.com. percent in a group of patients with painful neuropathy. The body’s endocannabinoid system, found in the brain, organs, connective tissues and immune cells, is one of its natural pain-coping mechanisms, and is most affected by cannabis.

Mitch Earleywine, Ph.D., associate professor of clinical psychology at the State University of New York at Albany, author of Understanding Marijuana: A New Look at the Scientific Evidence and a member of the advisory board of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, is an advocate of medical marijuana. While regarding it as helpful for chronic pain with little risk of addiction, he concludes it’s “great for a small handful of conditions, but it’s not the cure-all that some are suggesting.”

CBD oil: Dr. Hyla Cass, of Marina del Rey, California, an integrative physician expert in psychiatry and addiction recovery, and author of The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, is more comfortable with CBD (cannabidiol) oil. It’s a hemp product legal in 45 states, provided it qualifies in non-addictive levels of THC, the component of cannabis that induces euphoria (see TheCannabis Industry.org/state-marijuana-policies-map).

Some CBD oils contain trace amounts of THC, not enough to induce a “high” or contribute to addiction, but there are also products that contain no THC at all. By definition, hemp’s THC content is less than 0.3 percent versus

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“CBD oil won’t make you high,” says Cass. “In and of itself, CBD oil is very potent. You don’t need the THC for pain relief. There’s no need to go down the slippery slope of using an illegal substance.”

In addition to CBD oil’s pain-relieving effects on the endocannabinoid system, says Cass, it’s a powerful anti-inflammatory, which contributes to its effectiveness in addressing the underlying causes of chronic pain, confirmed by University of South Carolina research.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, including Food is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Health and Hype

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ood has become a movement in itself as mainstream consumers are trending toward more health-conscious eating. The rise of healthy food trends seems unstoppable. Kale is a national obsession and the popularity of organic food is higher than ever. As a result, patients often find themselves confronted with an overwhelming amount of nutrition and food information. Coming from all angles, from friends to advertisers, this information becomes conflicting, confusing and at times, downright misleading.

While we know that pursuing a healthier lifestyle comes with the best of intentions, following diets based on popular health food trends can lead to imbalances in nutrition and put us at risk for serious health challenges. Understanding hype from helpful can help us make more healthful decisions in our diet. Here are some common health food faux pas:

MYTH #1 - Going Gluten-Free is Always Best

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important to know that it may not be for everyone (be sure to work with a professional to understand our food sensitivities) and there is a proper way to eat gluten-free.

Gluten-free products are everywhere, and growing at a rapid pace. Don’t be fooled by the packaging. A gluten-free cupcake is still a cupcake. Be sure to read labels and study ingredients. Not all, but many, gluten-free products are high in sugar, flour and unhealthy fats that ultimately lead to more inflammation, bloating and weight gain.

Researchers have also found that unsupported gluten-free diets can lead to deficiencies in key nutrients, including vitamin D, vitamin B12, folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, and zinc. If we are interested in a gluten-free diet, we must ensure we are using the best dietary strategies for our body chemistry first. Working with a professional such as a functional medicine provider or registered dietitian can help us understand what nutrients our body needs.

If we don’t have access to a professional health care provider, when in doubt, leave the packaged foods out. Mother Nature offers plenty of gluten-free, whole food

Resveratrol is an antioxidant found in red wine that is associated with slowing aging and fighting cancer, obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Unfortunately, the amount of servings that we would need to get the beneficial amount of resveratrol is not advisable. Excessive drinking can slow metabolism, weaken the immune system, increase risk for certain cancers and damage the heart.

Alcohol might be considered a sugary dessert, because that’s the pathway the body processes alcohol with. As the festivities of summer kick into gear, it’s important to know that moderate alcohol consumption has been defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as no more than two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women. Mocktails are delicious alternatives to alcoholic drinks.

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Some dietary strategies can actually be dangerous physically and also affect us mentally. Weight loss is not a one-size-fitsall program. Weight is a complex result of hormonal pathways and systems that regulate metabolism. It’s not simply linked to the food we eat or the calories we burn.

Science has shown us that the model of “Calories in equal calories out” is antiquated. Calorie counts fail to consider the complexity of the digestive system.

Overlooked factors include the species of food we eat, food preparation, the bacteria in our guts and how much energy we use to digest different food—meaning that 100 calories of ice cream is not the same as 100 calories of almonds. Further, being overweight or underweight may be a symptom of underlying dysfunction or hormonal imbalance in the body.

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To avoid the summer mold, keep it outside. Molds can survive for years indoors. Unlike the wet molds such as black-green fuzzies on food, murky water, rotting leaves or bathroom tiles, the summer molds become problematic on hot, dry, windy days and can travel for miles. They behave like pollen, becoming airborne, and are easily inhaled.

Installing a HEPA air purifier and keeping the windows closed on high mold count days will help. Also, maintaining an indoor humidity between 35 and 45 percent will keep most molds, wet and dry, away. Carpeting can greatly increase indoor mold counts, so consider removing it or upgrade the vacuum cleaner to include HEPA technology for better allergen removal.

Symptoms can also vary from day to day, because mold allergies, on top of other classic symptom triggers such as weather change, illness, exercise and stress, are additive. These factors fill a symbolic “bucket of tolerance” that at some point will over-

flow to the point of misery. Some people have a small bucket, so only a few triggers will set them off, while others have a larger bucket that can handle more. Knowing a person’s triggers and appreciating the size of their bucket is the key to staying ahead of the game.

The bucket analogy also helps explain why allergy medications may seem ineffective at times. Rest assured that they are still doing their best, but it is likely that the bucket is overflowing and the medications have become, well… a drop in the bucket!

It could also mean that an allergy is not the problem. To figure it out, consider seeing a board-certified allergist to identify relevant triggers and strategies to manage them. It may even allow a reduction in the amount of medications used overall. Another way to reduce medication reliance is to undergo immunotherapy, also known as allergy shots, for three to five years. This time-tested method has been around for more than a century, and it is well covered by most insurance plans. Allergy shots do not cure, but they do work to increase the size of the bucket for many years to come.

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Restoring the Nutritional Value of Crops

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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hen we think of scientists as men and women in lab coats peering into microscopes, what’s missing is farmers. Our society doesn’t tend to equate the two, yet farmers are active field scientists. How they choose to grow and produce food greatly impacts our shared environment of soil, water and air quality, as well as the nutritional content of food, and therefore, public health.

The best field- and lab-based scientists share key traits: they’re curious, keen observers and systems thinkers that learn by trial and error. Both formulate and test hypotheses, collect data, take measurements, assess results and draw conclusions.

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Diana Dyer, a registered dietitian and organic garlic farmer outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan, explains, “I like to help people see the similarities between the scientific process and good, careful farming—all aspects of which revolve around observations, goals, planning, implementation, intervention and analysis of 30

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results—then careful re-planning based on those results.”

Dyer and her husband, Dick, started farming after long careers in traditional health care, where the focus was on treating people after they got sick. Through their farm work, they wanted to focus on prevention. “Growing healthy food in healthy soil, our goal was to create and nourish a healthy community from the ground up. Communicating the multiple benefits of healthy soils and ecosystems has been at the core of our vision and responsibility from day one,” she says. The Dyers believe that flavor is key to eating and enjoying truly nourishing foods, and based on their professional health backgrounds and farming experience, they connect healthy soil with higherquality, better-tasting food.

In Havre, Montana, Doug Crabtree, and his wife, Anna, manage Vilicus Farms, featured in the book Lentil Underground: Renegade Farmers and the Future of Food in America, by Liz Carlisle. The Crabtrees

grow organic heirloom and specialty grains, pulses and oilseed crops such as emmer, kamut, black beluga lentils and flax.

Asked if he considers himself a scientist, Crabtree first defines the term as “a person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.” Then he replies, “Given this definition, how could any farmer not be a scientist? An organic farmer is a lifelong student of nature, seeking to emulate her wisdom and processes as we refine our production systems. Organic production isn’t just growing food without toxic chemical inputs, it’s a system that requires conscientiously improving soil, water and associated resources while producing safe and healthy food for America’s growing population of informed consumers.”

Healthy Soil, Food and People

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new Vegetable Systems Trial, a long-term, side-by-side comparison of both biologically organic and chemically based conventional vegetable production. An organic farmer with a Ph.D. in molecular ecology from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, Smith studies how soil quality and crop-growing conditions influence the nutrient density and health-protecting properties of specific vegetables.

“Over the past 70 years, there’s been a decline in the nutritional value of our foods,” reports Smith. “During this time, industrial agriculture, with its pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, increased yields and size of crops, but the tradeoff was a decline in nutrient content, known as the ‘dilution effect’.” In addition, Smith explains, greater levels of nitrogen fertilizer, typical of conventional production methods, may also increase a plant’s susceptibility to insects and disease.

Smith’s research will give fellow farmers, healthcare providers and consumers a better understanding of how crop production practices influence soil quality and therefore, food quality. For example, research of organic crops shows higher levels of vitamin C; higher-quality protein; plus more disease-fighting compounds called secondary plant metabolites such as lyco-

pene, polyphenols and anthocyanin, the plant pigment responsible for the red, blue and purple colors in fruits and vegetables, as reported in a meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

The Rodale Institute has formed partnerships with nutrition and medical researchers at Pennsylvania State University, in University Park. Of particular interest, for example, are extracts from purple potatoes that show promise in helping to kill colon cancer cells. Smith looks forward to identifying growing methods that boost levels of anthocyanin, as well as other health-protecting compounds in crops.

The new Regenerative Health Institute, a global research and education center linking soil health to human health, will also be housed at the Rodale Institute. It’s a collaboration between Rodale staff and the Plantrician Project, a nonprofit organization in New Canaan, Connecticut, that promotes whole food and plant-based nutrition, and helps healthcare providers embrace food as medicine as the foundation of their practices.

Jeff Moyer, a renowned international authority in organic agriculture and executive director of the Rodale Institute, explains, “It’s not only what you eat that’s

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important, but how what you eat was produced. Ultimately, our personal health is linked to the health of the soil.”

David Montgomery, a professor of geomorphology at the University of Washington, in Seattle, has visited farms worldwide, witnessing how farmers use regenerative farming practices to bring degraded soil back to life. He learned that grazing animals, cover-cropping and no-till farming free of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides protects and enriches the soil microbiome, which contributes to the nutrient density of plants and human health.

We Are What We and Our Animals Eat

Along with our well-being, livestock farming methods impact our environment, too. A growing body of research including a new study published in Food Science & Nutrition shows that meat and dairy products from animals raised mostly on grass or pasture—as nature intended—contain significantly higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids compared to grain-fed animals.

These naturally occurring fats help protect us from inflammation, heart disease and cancer. Important in brain, eye and nerve development, omega-3 fatty acids are especially critical for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their infants.

Organic farmers, by law, must provide their ruminant animals with significant time on pasture and may not feed them genetically engineered feed or feed produced with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Further, they can’t use synthetic hormones or antibiotics to promote weight gain. In these ways, organic farmers help protect our food, water, and environment from contamination, and reduce the growing global threat of antibiotic resistance.

Randolph Center, Vermont, dairy farmers Regina and Brent Beidler diligently study and question changes they witness in their immediate environment.

They monitor what grows in their pasture, watch what their cows choose to eat and count the numbers and activities of insects, bees, worms, birds and wildlife.

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More hospitals nationwide are investing in farms and farmers’ markets to boost patient, employee and community health by increasing access to nutrient-dense, fresh, healthful food. One exceptional example is the new partnership between Virginia’s Allegheny Mountain Institute (AMI) and Augusta Health, an independent, community-owned nonprofit hospital in Augusta County, Virginia.

The AMI Fellowship program prepares individuals to become farmers, teachers and ambassadors for healthpromoting food systems. “Both AMI and Augusta Health believe that access to excellent health care includes access to healthy food,” explains Sue Erhardt, the institute’s executive director.

The AMI Farm at Augusta Health initiative will create an onsite production farm and a community venue for food, nutrition and gardening education. Their

goal is to tackle three major local health issues: poor nutrition, low physical activity and overweight; diabetes; and mental health. A Food Farmacy program for those with or at risk for Type 2 diabetes will provide fresh produce prescriptions at an onsite farmstand, as well as cooking classes.

Erhardt recalls her life-changing experience as a teen, hearing American labor leader Cesar Chavez speak about farm worker exposure to pesticides and related cancer clusters. She’s proud to say, “The farm project will exemplify sustainable practices for growing vegetables, including organic fourseason crops and companion planting, while promoting soil health.

“We believe this project will promote a better quality of life for staff, patients and community members.” That’s the power of farming when it’s dedicated to optimum health.

Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian, writer and Food Sleuth Radio host with KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO. Connect at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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llen King, head baker and cofounder of Hewn Bakery (HewnBread.com), in Evanston, missed eating the really good, rustic European breads found in European bakeries after moving back to the Chicago area. Part of the problem, she quickly learned, was that most bakers don’t have access to heritage grains.

She’s on a mission to help bakers, chefs and home cooks gain access to better grains so they can not only help revitalize the grain economy, but to bake delicious bread like our ancestors used to make.

Grains are like grapes, King says.

Just as there are many kinds of grapes to make wine, there are many kinds of grains to make bread. The bread we find at most grocery stores today is made with flour that is extremely processed for a product she says really needs only four simple ingredients.

Why We Need To Support Local Grain Farmers

“Local grains are a vital piece for building regional foodsheds,” says Erin Meyer, MSRD, a consultant working with Artisan Grain Collaborative (GrainCollaborative. com), a collective of individuals, busi34

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nesses and nonprofits working to promote a regenerative food system through the entire value supply chain from farmers to consumers.

According to Meyer, supporting the local grain community provides an opportunity to advance the three legs of sustainability: social impact, economic viability and environmental health. As more people want to put a face on where our food comes from and want to eating delicious and wholesome foods, supporting a regional grain economy is important.

“Grains grown by organic farmers bring farming back to the basics and do not sacrifice the safety of the product for speed or convenience. We need to sup-

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Baking With History

“We need the revitalization of the grain economy to happen nationwide, and we need to it to happen now,” says King. “It is a piece of history that cannot be lost, and I feel we are well on our way to a resurgence.”

King’s first cookbook, Hewn Heritage Baking, will be released on October 23; in it, King discusses not only the easy varieties we can get our hands on right now, but also recipes to try. Local grain can be found online and at local cooperatives or farmers’ markets throughout the city.

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Breaking Bread

port those farmers doing great things all around the U.S.,” King declares.

There’s another reason grains are important: they provide a lens to our local history that tells the story of a community.

“Immigrants who came over here brought some of these seeds with them sewn into the pockets of their jackets!” says King. “Over the past couple of decades, these different varieties have become more and more extinct, and once they are gone, they are gone.”

That is one of the reasons King and several local midwestern farmers have banded together to form the Artisan Grain Collaborative: they’re working hard to revitalize the grain economy. The first step is to educate the general public why heritage grains are important, letting them taste the difference at shops like Hewn Bakery, and how to access them. She and her team work with many heritage grains that are unheard of by most of the public such as the Red Fife, Marquis and Rouge de Bordeaux.

The Rouge de Bordeaux is a wheat that was commonly grow in the 18th and 19th centuries in France, according to King, who uses it for all of Hewn’s whole wheat bread.

“It reacts a little differently, and the bread has a true tang to it,” she says.

One of the most surprising heritage grain discoveries for King has been the Marquis, which was almost extinct. She worked with Andy Hazzard, of Hazzard Free Farm (HazzardFreeFarm.com), in Pecatonica, Illinois, to plant seeds they found through a professor that had a small amount. The first year, they harvested 30 pounds using scissors. This year, their third year, they harvested 3,000 pounds.

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Hewn also sells grain at their shop.

Some CSAs, including Prairie Wind Family Farm (PrairieWindFamilyFarm. com), in Grayslake, include heritage grains on occasion in their share offerings in an effort to support small-scale grain family farmers and introduce grains to a wider audience. Recently, subscribers received a special Hard Red Winter Wheat Flour from Molly and John Breslin, of Breslin Farms (BreslinFarms.com), in Ottawa, Illinois. Not only was the grain grown locally and organically, the flour is unique in that it was stone-milled locally and organically at The Mill at Janie’s Farm (TheMillAtJaniesFarm.com), an organic grain mill located in Danforth, Illinois.

Janie’s Farm Organics is a member of the Artisan Grain Collaborative.

Sourdough Ginger Peach Scone 435 g (3 cups) sifted heritage flour (SWS), such as White Sonora 125 g (½ cup plus 1 Tbsp) sugar 40 g (¼ cup) crystallized ginger nibs (optional) 6 g (1 Tbsp) freshly grated lime zest 7 g (1½ tsp) baking powder 2 g (½ tsp) baking soda 3 g (½ tsp) fine sea salt 227 g (1 cup) cold butter, cubed 100 g (1 cup) sourdough starter 50 g (¼ cup) cold heavy cream 50 g (1 large) egg 15 g (1 Tbsp) grated fresh ginger 4 g (1 tsp) pure vanilla paste or extract 1 ripe peach, diced

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Preheat the oven to 350° F. Butter a large rimmed baking sheet.

Ellen King and Andy Hazzard with Marquis Wheat Breads

Local restaurants are getting into the scene, too, with many bakers producing loaves based on their needs, whether it be the size of the loaf or grains they use.

They’re going as far as including on their menus where the wheat is grown, according to King, further helping to bring attention to those farmers and their brands.

Find bread made from local grains at Found/The Barn, Inovasi, Range Chicago, Sweetgreens (four locations), The Robey Hotel (Chef Kevin McAllister), Midtown Athletic Club, Booth One (LEYE), and The Wyndham Chicago River Front. Pastries featuring local grains can be found at Backlot Coffee, Metric Coffee, and Ridman’s.

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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle, combine the flour, 75 grams (⅓ cup) of the sugar, the ginger nibs (if using), lime zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix on low speed until just combined.

With the mixer running, slowly add the butter, a few cubes at a time, and mix for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the butter is the size of small peas. Do not overmix. The dough should look like wet, shaggy sand.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the starter, cream, egg, grated ginger, and vanilla. In another separate bowl, toss the peach with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.

Let stand for 5 minutes.

Slowly pour the cream mixture into the flour-butter mixture and mix on low speed until the dry ingredients are just moistened, about 45 seconds. Remove the bowl from the mixer and fold in the peach mixture with a rubber spatula.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and shape into a 10-by-8-in [25-by20-cm] rectangle that’s about 1 to 1-1/2 in [2.5 to 4 cm] thick.

Using a large knife, cut the dough into twelve 2½-in [6-cm] squares. Arrange the scones on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 in [5 cm] apart.

Bake the scones for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden around the edges and a metal skewer or toothpick inserted into the center of a scone comes out clean.

Serve warm with butter, or let cool and freeze for up to 2 months in a resealable plastic bag. To freeze unbaked scones, place the cut scones on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, then transfer to a resealable plastic bag to freeze. Pull them out as needed to bake and increase the baking time by 7 to 8 minutes.

Reprinted from Heritage Baking, by Ellen King with permission by Chronicle Books, 2018

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ny time our bodies sense an “invader”—a microbe, virus, plant pollen or unwelcome chemical— they go into high alert, producing white blood cells to fight it off. Once the danger has been thwarted, normal functioning returns.

If we continue to expose ourselves to these threats, then the high-alert process, known as inflammation, becomes chronic.

This disturbance of natural equilibrium can lead to cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, depression and pain. It can also mask or worsen autoimmune diseases. Eating

foods with natural anti-inflammatory properties can help the body function better.

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“Many experimental studies have shown that components of foods or beverages may have anti-inflammatory effects,” says Dr. Frank Hu, also a Ph.D. and professor of nutrition and epidemiology in the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “A healthy diet is beneficial not only for reducing the risk of chronic diseases, but also for

improving mood and overall quality of life.”

Hu, Josh Axe, a chiropractor and doctor of natural medicine, in Nashville, Tennessee, and Dr. Andrew Weil, director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, in Tucson, promote anti-inflammatory foods, backed by recent studies, on their websites.

“Small, gradual changes are typically more sustainable and easier for the body to adapt to,” writes Axe. “So rather than emptying your pantry and sailing off to the Mediterranean, you can pursue an anti-inflammatory diet one step at a time.”

That’s what Andrea Adams Britt did.

A professional wedding cake baker from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Britt experienced bewildering symptoms, including digestion issues, depression, migraines, weight gain and skin irritation. In 2015, she eliminated flour and sugar from her diet, and then added more organic leafy green vegetables, coconut oil and wild-caught salmon. Her symptoms went away one at a time, and by last January, she had also lost 100 pounds.

The solution for her was to create flavorful dishes that she enjoyed eating, so she did not feel deprived.

Weil advises, “The best foods are those that offer disease-preventive benefits such as anti-inflammatory effects and delectable flavor. When I eat such foods, I feel as though I’ve hit a grand slam homerun— the sensory pleasure is heightened by the fact that each bite contributes to my overall well-being.”

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Reducing inflammation in her body has also led to better mental and emotional health for Britt. “I am a happier person,” Britt says. “I can control my emotions, focus my thoughts and am more at peace.”

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Green leafy vegetables such as Swiss chard contain natural anti-inflammatories such as vitamins K, D and C, says Axe.

Beets have a natural antioxidant, betalain, an anti-inflammatory compound that inhibits the activity of enzymes the body uses to trigger inflammation, advises Axe.

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Sea buckthorn berry juice (known as olivello juice) is one of the most concentrated natural sources of vitamin C, says Weil.

Ginger is a potent anti-inflammatory food that also helps reduce intestinal gas and prevent nausea, advises Weil.

Green tea is best enjoyed hot with a little squeeze of lemon; it may reduce cholesterol levels, ultimately assisting in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, per Weil.

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Virgin coconut oil has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, according to a study published in Pharmaceutical Biology. Britt eats a total of one-and-a-half tablespoons a day in hot drinks, salads or soups.

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Tomatoes are an easy-to-use and a tasty anti-inflammatory food, says Axe. He notes, “They are a rich source of lycopene, betacarotene, folate, potassium, vitamin C, flavonoids and vitamin E.”

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A Quick Summer Supper

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he summer farmers’ markets are full of a wide variety of produce. Zucchini is in abundance, and in July, cherry tomatoes begin to show up. There are so many varieties of cherry or grape tomatoes, each with a slightly different flavor. Experiment and try as many varieties as you can this summer. They are great as snacks. I usually buy a pint to eat by myself on the way home from the farmers’ market or use them to add flavor to the main course and salads,” says Janie Maxwell, executive director of the Illinois Farmers Market Association.

This is a quick summer supper. Eat it as a side with added chicken or fish, or by itself as the main course.

and add garlic. Sauté until tender, do not brown.

Add zucchini and sauté until tender, about three to four minutes.

Add tomatoes and stir until tomatoes are warm. Remove from heat and add cheese and fresh basil.

Serve immediately.

Janie Maxwell, MS, RDN, LDN, is the executive director of the Illinois Farmers Market Association (ILFMA), which supports local food and food systems by giving Illinois farmers’ markets and producers access to resources, education and connections in order to grow healthier and economically vibrant communities. For more information, visit ilfma.org.

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“I made this dip for our CSA event last year. Pair this dip with sliced kohlrabi, zucchini, early carrots and radishes for a cool summer vegetable platter,” says Jen Miller, of Prairie Wind Family Farm, in Grayslake.

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Zucchini Zoodle and Tomato Sauté Yields: 4 Servings 2 med zucchinis, cut using a spiralizer (called zoodles) 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ cup fresh basil, julienne strips 4 Tbsp shaved Parmesan or Asiago cheese Spiralize the zucchini. Choose a setting that resembles pasta noodles. Place zoodles on a paper towel and pat dry before cooking.

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8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature ½ cup sour cream ½ cup mayonnaise 4 scallions, white and green parts, minced 2 Tbsp fresh parsley leaves, minced 1 Tbsp fresh dill, minced 1 tsp kosher salt ¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper Place the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, parsley, dill, salt and pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and blend.

Serve at room temperature.

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Grilled Romaine Lettuce Salad

“Grilling lettuce is one of our favorite ways to change up our nightly salad routine. Grilling works especially well with gem and romaine lettuces,” says Miller.

Yields: 2 to 3 Servings 1 head romaine lettuce 1 lemon ¼ cup olive oil Soft, crumbly goat cheese 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp chopped parsley 1 garlic scape, chopped small 1 tsp dijon mustard Salt and pepper Set grill to low-medium heat. Whisk together the dressing in a jar.

Combine olive oil, juice of one lemon, vinegar, parsley, garlic scape and about a teaspoon of salt and pepper.

Cut your little gem heads into half longways. Brush them in dressing, using a brush if possible, and place onto the grill.

Cook for about two or three minutes on each side. Once blackened to your preference, remove from the grill and top with a little more dressing, crumbled goat cheese.

Recipes courtesy of Jen Miller, of Prairie Wind Family Farm, which grows a wide variety of certified organic vegetables, pastureraised hens for eggs and provides fresh fruit to CSA members, delivered to north and western suburban locations. Spring shares start in April. For more information and to sign up for the CSA season, visit PrairieWindFamilyFarm.com.

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nsomnia plagues millions of Americans, and finding a solution can be difficult when the condition is chronic. Prolonged lack of quality sleep compromises health and sets the stage for depression, high blood pressure, obesity, inflammation, poor memory and even serious risk of heart attack.

The good news is that natural alternatives, especially regular exercise, offer relief. Northwestern University research published in the journal Sleep Medicine even confirms better results from exercise than other natural approaches.

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Circadian rhythm, the body’s internal clock, governs physiological patterns involving sleep and hunger, and is cued by temperature and sunlight, so timing our exercise is important. Other studies at Northwestern reveal that workouts earlier in the day yield better results because muscles also have their own rhythm (internal clocks) that help them perform more efficiently due to the presence of daylight, and function optimally then. According to the National Sleep Foundation, a decrease in body temperature after an initial increase during physical activity initiates sleep, which also suggests that exercising later in the day, but not before bed, is helpful, as well. Research from Princeton University further shows that exercise can help the brain process stress, helping to minimize anxiety which often accompanies or fosters insomnia.

Long Beach, California, holistic podiatrist Don Kim, creator of The Walking Cure Program, affirms, “The first thing to address is the circadian rhythm—what I call the body’s highest peak and lowest valley. The entire system needs to get used to slowing down.” Kim’s life changed for the better, including his struggles 40

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The more oxygen the brain receives, the lower the levels of cortisol that trigger racing thoughts. Other forms of moderate aerobic exercise involving cardio machines, spinning, cross-country skiing, swimming and dancing are also beneficial ways to increase oxygen intake. Chicago fitness expert Stephanie Mansour explains, “Improving circulation helps to increase the body’s energy during the day and helps you wind down at night.”

It’s a common misconception that rushing through the day is the same as engaging in exercise. Mansour elaborates: “Exercising is different than just being busy or working outside, because it’s a time where you connect your mind, body and breath. You’re forced to be present. It’s difficult to think about your to-do list when you’re physically engaged.”

According to Sleep.org, just 10 minutes of regular aerobic activity anytime improves sleep quality significantly. Plus, it abates the likelihood of sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome that sedentary lifestyles can cause or exacerbate.

Cultivating Calm

Restorative yoga instructor Naima Merella, manager of Studio 34, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, says, “We’re not taught to value rest, and conditions like feeling overwhelmed and insomnia are the result. Most people in our culture suffer from an overactive fight-or-flight response, so engaging our parasympathetic nervous system, or relaxation response, can balance this.”

Merella advocates yoga, breath work and certain qigong exercises. “One option is to do a more active yoga practice to burn off excess nervous energy, and then end with restorative poses to engage the relaxation response. It all depends on a person’s schedule and what they’re able to do. Ideally, I would suggest doing at least 30 minutes of restorative yoga and breath work before bed, but even a few minutes of a restorative pose or breathing technique can be helpful. I’ve found the kundalini yoga meditation, Shabad Kriya, most helpful for sleeping.”

Renowned yogi Janice Gates, of Marin County, California, also advises physical practice, as well as understanding the foundational teachings. “It’s important to remember that you’re not your anxiety.

It’s easy to identify with suffering and conditions that cause it. Yoga supports us to be free of that conditioning. Keep in mind that an issue can be more mental at times and more physiological at other times, so we want to address both with asanas early in the day to balance the nervous system and mindful breathing at bedtime.”

Whichever form of exercise we choose, we should be gentle with ourselves. As Merella reminds us, “The best thing we can do is send ourselves compassion and love.”

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

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THE JOY OF DIRT Gardening Connects Kids to Nature

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hildren benefit from a close connection with nature, and there’s no better place to learn about plants and soil than a garden. Families don’t need lots of space, as even a small collection of potted plants holds fascination for youngsters. The first step is to understand a garden as seen by a child that may be more interested in creative play than in making things grow.

Whitney Cohen, education director at Life Lab, a nonprofit that promotes garden-based education in Santa Cruz, California, thinks kids benefit most from what she calls “dirt time”—spent outdoors interacting with plants, animals, soil and everything else. “When a child plants a seed, tends it over time and ultimately pulls a carrot out of the soil and eats it, they begin to know down in their bones that food comes from plants; that healthy food

is delicious; and that we are part of a vast and beautiful web of life,” Cohen says.

This learning process may not match a parent’s idea of a lovely garden. “Children don’t make neat rows. They water leaves and flower petals rather than the roots.

They accidentally step on young seedlings.

Gardening with children is messy and chaotic, but there is always learning going on beneath the surface, just out of sight,” says Catherine Koons-Hubbard, nature preschool director at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Growing nutritious vegetables like cherry tomatoes allows kids to see, touch and possibly smash a food as they get to know it, increasing the likelihood that they will eventually eat it.

Incorporate Play Spaces “Children might rather be playing than

following instructions,” Koons-Hubbard counsels, but it’s easy to incorporate space for free play in the garden. Depending on a child’s imagination and which toys are used, a spot of diggable soil in the shade might morph into a dinosaur refuge, pony farm or secret place for fairies.

Kids are also attracted to stepping stones, which encourage hopping, stretching and even counting. Don’t be surprised if kids turn some of them into a stage or a place to stack rocks or leaves.

Children love mixing soil and water together into mud. When given a bucket of clay, soil and water, kids quickly discover they can use mud to paint, sculpt or make fantasy pies decorated with leaves, sticks or flowers.

“Playing in mud fully engages the senses, and there are studies that show it can benefit the immune system and make us happier,” says Leigh MacDonald-Rizzo, education director at the Ithaca Children’s Garden, in New York. References include the University of Bristol, UK, University of Colorado Boulder and University of California, Los Angeles.

“Mud isn’t anything, really, and that open-ended quality lends itself to joyously creative play that helps children develop a relationship with the natural world,” she says.

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Children love to water plants, especially during hot summer weather. Small watering cans that hold only a little water are easy for kids to handle and limit overdoing it. Waterfilled spray bottles also encourage exploration while keeping kids cool.

Digging to discover what’s underground comes naturally to kids, and preschoolers do best with toy-size tools with short handles. Older kids can control child-size spades and rakes better than heavier adult tools.

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Keeping Outdoor Space Safe Remove the worry from gardening with kids by minimizing safety risks. Replace poisonous or prickly plants with vegetables, herbs or edible flowers and teach kids of all ages not to eat plants unless they have first been checked by an adult.

Insects can be both interesting and threatening, and flying insects often are attracted to bright colors. Dress kids in light, neutral colors to avoid unwanted attention from bugs. Avoid chemical fertilizers and sprays, and opt for organic solutions.

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n the late 1990s, the nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, “animal doctor” Michael Fox received many letters about dogs and cats with diarrhea, itchy skin and other persistent disorders.

He advised all inquirers to immediately remove foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMO). Dozens of follow-up thank-you notes verified that his recommendation worked.

“One of the main reasons I came to the conclusion of blaming GMOs in pet foods for this cluster of health problems is that essentially, nothing else in the health background of these animals had been changing,” says Fox.

Many vets have also reported a rise in pet obesity, skin conditions, inflammation, degenerative disk disease, cancer and even shorter lifespans since late 1996, when GMOs and associated poisons entered America’s food supply. For example, most GMOs like soy, corn and canola are designed by Monsanto to tolerate high doses of its Roundup herbicide. Corn is also engineered to produce an insect-killing poison called Bt-toxin.

Together with pesticides sprayed on or produced inside GMO crops, the side effects from genetic engineering create dangers.

Monsanto’s “Roundup-ready” corn has higher levels of putrescine and cadaverine, compounds responsible for dead body odor.

They promote bad breath and also can enhance the risk of allergic reactions and cancer.

Getting Cancer from Food

Cancer rates among our country’s 185 million pets are skyrocketing, especially among dogs. Canines have the highest cancer rate of all mammals; in America, about half are struck with the disease.

In 2015, the World Health Organization classified Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, as a “probable human carcinogen.” Insufficient human studies exist, but a goodly number of animal studies confirm that it causes cancer.

Preliminary tests commissioned by the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), an educational nonprofit, on the dangers of GMOs, revealed that six popular dog and cat foods contained more glyphosate residues than most human foods.

Pet owners that notice benefits from changing a pet’s diet can share their story via PetsAndGMOs.com or Pets@ResponsibleTechnology.org. The sooner we realize the hidden dangers, the quicker the market must respond with healthier ingredients.

Possibly because pets are exposed to Roundup from spraying both foods and lawns, a pilot study by Health Research Institute Laboratories, which tests glyphosate levels in food and environments, found the levels in dogs’ urine were 50 times higher than the average in humans.

Amazing Recoveries

Numerous veterinarians see good results when pets switch to non-GMO food that’s free of synthetic pesticides. Veterinarian Barbara Royal, owner of The Royal Treatment Veterinary Center, in Chicago and author of The Royal Treatment: A Natural Approach to Wildly Healthy Pets, says, “Allergies, gastrointestinal problems, autoimmune diseases, behavioral problems [and other conditions] improve when we take the animals off of these GMO-laden, glyphosate-ridden foods, and put them on something that’s more organic and natural.

It’s a dramatic change.”

In a survey conducted by IRT, 3,256 people that adopted a non-GMO and largely

organic diet reported improvements in 28 health conditions, many of which have increased in the U.S. parallel with the growing prevalence of GMOs and Roundup.

Further, 80 pet owners cited improvements in status for eight health issues, including digestion, allergies and skin conditions, when their pet’s food was changed.

Plausible explanations include that glyphosate is patented as an antibiotic, and so easily kills beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This could possibly interfere with digestion, detoxification and immunity.

According to integrative veterinarian Karen Becker, in Chicago, the Healthy Pets expert for Mercola.com, “We know now that animals consuming genetically modified foods… can change the terrain of their GI tract.” Most notably, glyphosate and Bt-toxin are linked to leaky gut—unnatural holes or gaps created in intestine walls.

Veterinarian Marlene Siegel, owner of the Pasco Veterinary Medical Center, in Lutz, Florida, says, “We know that the

root cause of most disease is inflammation; and that inflammation is coming from the leaky gut.”

Organic Surpasses Non-GMO

GMOs are not the only crops drenched with Roundup. It’s also sprayed on other foods to dry them, often just a few days before harvest, including wheat, oats, barley and other cereals. It’s also used on lentils, citrus orchards, sunflowers, potato fields and vineyards.

Organic growers and processors are not allowed to use GMOs, Roundup or other synthetic toxins. It’s safest to choose organic; if unavailable, at least buy verified non-GMO. Jeffrey M. Smith is founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology and its campaign, Protect Pets from GMOs and Pesticides, at PetsAndGMOs.com. Author of the bestseller Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You’re Eating and Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods, his upcoming film, Secret Ingredients, interviews many that recovered from disease after switching to organic food. Also visit NonGMOsImproveHealth.com.

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hile Gary Griggs has lived near the coast of California most of his life, visits to the coasts of 46 nations helped shape his latest book, Coasts in Crisis: A Global Challenge. The distinguished professor of Earth sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, writes on how coral reefs provide shelter, food and breeding grounds for about one-third of the world’s species of marine fish, as well as coastal protection from major weather events. Most coral reefs are now besieged by pollution, overfishing, sedimentation, coastal construction, tourism and global warming.

Approximately 3 billion people— nearly half our planet’s total population— live in coastal areas. He cites that hurricanes have caused more U.S. fatalities than any other natural hazard, and the driving forces behind rising sea levels will increase future vulnerabilities unless effective actions are taken now.

Griggs, who also wrote Introduction to California’s Beaches and Coast and Living with the Changing California Coast and co-wrote The Edge, today recaps the history and assesses the current status of coasts worldwide. He suggests ways in which current negative trends might be reversed or improved.

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We need to do everything possible to cut back on greenhouse gas emissions, but that’s not going to stop rising sea levels anytime soon. We need to start adapting right away.

We can elevate structures, but that’s limited.

Historically, we’ve used armoring, including seawalls, levees and rock revetments, which work for awhile, but have endpoints. Ultimately, it’s going to take relocation, or what we call “planned retreat”, moving back when the sea nears our front yard. The more we reduce or mitigate the emission of greenhouse gases, the less adaptation will be needed to cope with climate change.

Why are coral reefs so vital to the global ecosystem?

In the tropical latitudes, coral reef ecosystems have formed the basic biological, geological, economic and cultural framework of area coastlines and island nations for centuries. Today, fisheries and tourism anchor those economies. Millions of people depend on these local ecosystems for their protein supply.

About 50 percent of coral reefs are in poor or fair condition, and most are in decline. Whether from pollution, dredging, filling or overfishing, virtually all of those reefs are under significant threat.

Have researchers seen any overfished species rebound?

A 2013 report by the Natural Resources Defense Council found that about twothirds of U.S. commercial fish species that

had been seriously depleted had made significant recoveries—28 of 44 fish stocks, including Atlantic bluefish, flounder and black sea bass—primarily due to better management practices. We now have fisheries restrictions and marine-protected areas in place. To realize some long-term success, we need to limit fisheries in certain areas and for certain species.

California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium publishes a Seafood Watch Consumer Guide card specific to regions; it color codes which species are safe to eat and which ones no longer can provide a sustainable harvest, so we know which ones to ask for at grocers and restaurants.

What might mitigate the environmental impact of what you term “coastal megacities”?

Eight of the largest metropolitan areas worldwide—Shanghai, Mumbai, Karachi, Tokyo, Dhaka, Jakarta, New York/New Jersey and Los Angeles—are along shorelines.

Coasts in Crisis looks at the hazards of hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons and tsunamis that their residents are exposed to—along with long-term sea level rise.

These incredible concentrations of people not only fish heavily, they discharge large volumes of waste and wastewater. You can’t put 10 million people on a shoreline and not expect impacts. We need to get all of these discharges cleaned up and under control. Shorelines are very delicate biological environments.

We also must get global population under control to make a much softer footprint on the planet. It would take four planet Earths to support the present global population if everyone indulged in America’s current consumption habits (FootprintNetwork.org).

Sustainability is what we must work toward, whether it’s food, water or energy.

Currently, we’re mining the planet for all its resources, which can’t go on for much longer. We need to recognize this and return to equilibrium with what the planet can supply.

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Those spending time in their traditional home swimming pool this summer or taking the plunge to install a natural pool have healthy and cost-saving options. Saltwater pools are far better for skin, hair and lungs. Their use of sodium chloride reduces possible side effects from long-term exposure to the chlorine in traditional pools.

Natural swimming pools may employ alternative materials instead of concrete or fiberglass, plus aquatic plants, rather than harmful chemicals and completely mechanical filtering systems. They require no chemicals to maintain because they are self-cleaning, mini-ecosystems. According to Mother Earth News, the plants enrich the pool with oxygen, support beneficial bacteria that consume debris and potentially harmful organisms, and provide habitat for fish, frogs, dragonflies and other waterborne life. Some owners separate plants from main swimming areas; others integrate them, creating a pond-like aesthetic.

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Ecohome, a Canadian sustainable housing resources firm in Quebec, attests, “No further landscaping is required, as with a traditional pool, which can make the total finished cost of natural pools even more competitive. Moving water and the natural predators of mosquito larvae that will inhabit chlorine-free water will make natural swimming pools practically mosquito-free.”

Whole Water Systems LLC, in Idaho, concurs that natural pools deploy “systems that have lower maintenance costs than conventional pools.”

For a traditional pool, an oxidation system using a generator powered either by traditional electricity or ultraviolet light-capturing solar panels is a chemical-free way to keep water sanitized, reports Care2.com.

For greater sustainability and cost savings for traditional pools, the UK’s Poolcare Leisure Limited suggests monitoring for leaks; using a cover overnight and during extended periods of inactivity to reduce water loss due to evaporation; and utilizing recycled glass in the water-filtering system to save 30 percent in energy costs.

According to the Sierra Club, covers also prevent pools from becoming a death trap for pets and wildlife and keep pool water cleaner to reduce pumping needs.

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Art that Inspires Action Artists Work to Save Nature’s Beauty

by Avery Mack

Eco-art creatively highlights environmental sustainability issues and sparks possible solutions.

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ounts Botanical Garden, in Palm Beach County, Florida, hosted Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, a thoughtprovoking traveling exhibit featuring giant sea creatures made entirely of marine debris from beaches. “It graphically illustrates the amount of plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways,” says Curator and Director Rochelle Wolberg. The exhibit included Grace the Humpback Whale Tail, the Marine Debris Anemone, Priscilla the Parrot Fish, Flash the Marlin, Water Bottle Jelly, Sebas-

tian James the Puffin, Lidia the Seal, Hugo the Humpback Whale Tail, American Sea Star and Musical Seaweed. Take a look at some of them and check for current exhibit locations at WashedAshore.org.

In Mechanicsville, Maryland, ex-iron and steel worker Steve Glorius repurposes scrap metal into natural world and fantasy art sculptures of ocean creatures that also inform about endangered wildlife. His works have adorned museums, restaurants, galleries and gift shops.

Debbie and Mike Schramer, owners of Fairy House Vintage Antiques and Art, in Provo, Utah, create fairy houses made from twigs, mosses, bark and other natural elements. “Instead of paint and paper, we use nature itself,” says Mike, who encourages others to follow suit. “People enjoy time outdoors more intricately as they look for small items.” Although fairy houses are trendy now, the Schramers started building their fantasy worlds in 1987. They’ve authored three books to spark the imagination, Fairy House: How to Make Amazing Fairy Furniture, Miniatures, and More from Natural Materials, Fairy Village and F is For Fairy: A Forest Friends Alphabet Primer board book.

At 14, Canadian Evan Sharma, of Kingston, Ontario, is already an active entrepreneur—his artwork now appears on sneakers and clothes. He calls his company RBLB for Right Brain/Left Brain, saying, “To be a whole person, you have to use both the creative side and the analytical side of your brain.” His passion for the environment is particularly expressed in a painting he donated to support the Olympic team. Painted at an elevation of 7,000 feet on Sun Peaks, in British Columbia, he finished with snow for authenticity and texture. This year, he spoke on creativity at the 6 Under 16 program, in Montreal.

“Eco-art makes an impact on the world,” says John Sabraw, professor of art and chair of painting + drawing at Ohio University, in Athens. “Right now, my paintings are round. People say they see a long view of the planet or what’s seen through a microscope.

Every painting evokes a different emotional response from the viewer.” All Sabraw’s paintings use pigments processed out of polluted streams, often mixed with other standard artist colors.

Sabraw has helped develop several ways for artists to adopt sustainable practices. See his TedxTalk at Tinyurl.com/SustainableArtist.

He points out that whatever form eco-art takes, its purpose is to show a problem, provoke a response and ask the viewer, “What if…?”

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Although every digestive system is different, many people experience allergy flare-ups that may be related to how their bodies are breaking down ingredients in their food. Being aware of our specific digestive needs and taking steps to protect the gut can eliminate allergies, improve absorption and take unneeded stress off our organs.

Why is thorough digestion so important for overall health?

Digestion is one of the main ways the body detoxifies, or cleanses. If the food you’re consuming isn’t broken down properly and thoroughly, it causes stress on the system as it moves through, which can lead to symptoms like gas, bloating, acid reflux, constipation, diarrhea and even insomnia, depression, psoriasis, eczema and chronic pain.

Proper digestion also allows for thorough absorption, so your body is able to use the nutrients you’re putting inside it. Undigested food leads to what we call “leaky gut”, where it passes through the gut membrane and into the bloodstream. This can eventually lead to more serious conditions such as Crohn’s and other autoimmune diseases. In general, when our food isn’t being digested properly, our bodies aren’t working as efficiently as they can. Food becomes a toxin, instead of something that nourishes us.

What role do enzymes play in digestion?

Enzymes are the catalyst for food to be digested. They help to deliver the nutrients to the cells and increase absorption. When food is steamed, broiled, roasted, boiled, fried, stewed, canned, pasteurized or microwaved, the naturally occurring enzymes in it are destroyed. I recommend that everyone take a specific digestive enzyme supplement. That enzyme depends largely on your diet, and how your body breaks down fats, carbs and protein. Testing is recommended to determine which enzyme is right for you.

An enzyme with higher amylase content helps break down carbohydrates, and one with more lipase works better to break down fats. In my office, we run lab tests to determine the right mix of enzymes for each person. I take into consideration factors like family history, diet and overall health. The tests also help detect any nutritional deficiencies. Based on the results, I might recommend diet modifications and food supplements in addition to enzymes.

How do environmental irritants affect digestion?

We encounter factors in the environment every day that can cause irritation and inflammation, whether that’s someone’s excess perfume, secondhand smoke or particles from a construction site. In the springtime, the air is full of dust, mold and other seasonal aggravators. When we breathe these in, they get into our bloodstream in less than 20 seconds. Our bodies then have to break down those extra toxins, which is a lot of work for the liver, kidneys and gallbladder. If they aren’t broken down properly, it results in what people think of as seasonal allergies; runny nose, itchy eyes, red or blotchy skin. People often miss the connection between allergies and digestion. Instead of going to an allergist, they might just need to have their digestive system checked for digestive imbalances.

What practices can people do every day to improve digestion?

Digestive health is dependent on a number of factors, but it is key to both detoxification and real nutrition. I tell my clients that ideally, they are looking to digest, absorb, transport, utilize and eliminate the cellular waste that’s put into their bodies. Avoiding environmental irritants and pollutants eliminates the need to break them down in the first place.

Chewing your food thoroughly starts the breakdown process before it gets into the digestive system. Eating a healthy mix of protein, fats, whole grains fruit and veggies at each meal may be easier to break down than a giant plate of just pasta or a huge steak. Food that is processed or contains GMOs is much harder for the body to process, so I encourage clients to look for whole foods in their natural form as much as possible.

Nutritional Health Solutions is located at 480 Elm Pl., in Highland Park. For appointments, call 847-207-2034.

For more information, email NHSolutions@sbcglobal.net or visit DigestiveHealthSolutions.com.

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MONDAY, JULY 9 Principles of Finding True Self – 7:30-10pm. A mini-workshop introducing an experience of heart chakra opening. Westmont Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, 215 E Ogden Ave, Westmont. 630-230-0365.

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MONDAY, JULY 2 First Monday Spiritual Spa Night – 6-9pm.

Entry free; practitioner sessions $35/30 mins or $70/60 mins. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Essential Oils 101 – 7pm. 1st Mon. With Sharon Vogel, LMT, CLT. Bring a few friends and have fun experiencing the aromatherapy, topical use as well as ingestion of essential oils. Learn what makes an essential oil pure and therapeutic. Learn about FDA regulations and toxic synthetic fillers. National Lymphatic Centers, 5002A Main St, Downers Grove. RSVP: 630-241-4100.

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FRIDAY, JULY 6 Mineral Fusion Beauty Tour – July 6 & 7. 11am4pm. Looking for a cleaner, more natural makeup line? Look no more. Mineral Fusion is coming to your local Fruitful Yield to educate on the benefits of incorporating natural make up into your everyday routine. Makeup artists offering on-site consultations. Free. Fruitful Yield, 425 N La Grange Rd, La Grange Park. To reserve a spot: 708-788-9103.

Mini-Retreat: Meditation, Movement and Yoga – 5-8pm. Join us to find comfort for mind, body and spirit. Dinner and silent meditation with Sylvia Ewing and Q&A with presenters. Techniques and philosophy taught by Goswami Kriyananda, who introduced Kriya Yoga to the Midwest in the 1960s. $50. Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773-342-4600. YogaKriya.org.

Principles of Finding True Self – 7:30-10pm. A mini-workshop introducing an experience of heart chakra opening. Westmont Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, 215 E Ogden Ave, Westmont. 630-230-0365.

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SATURDAY, JULY 7 Mini-Retreat: Meditation, Movement and Yoga – 10am-4pm. Gentle Yoga & Movement with Larissa Eastman; Music & Mantra with Kathleen Lahiff; Yoga class honoring the late Becky Love with Jeff Putnam Pathways for Spiritual Living; Lunch speaker: Marcia Sacks; Guided Meditation with Sylvia Ewing. $100. Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773-342-4600.

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Plant Chicago Market – 11am-3pm. 1st Sat. The only farmers’ market in Chicago where you’ll find small batch coffee, microgreens, kombucha, naturally leavened bread and fresh vegetables being sold in the same space they’re produced. The Plant, 1400 W 46th St, Chicago. 773-847-5523.

PlantChicago.org.

Mojo Owl at Chicago Michelada Fest – July 7 & 8. 12-10pm. Mojo Owl will exhibit and sell crystals and jewelry at festival featuring food, music and artisans. 1000 W Cermak Rd, Chicago.

MojoOwl.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 8 Lymphormation: Lymph Information – 12pm.

2nd Sun. A lecture on the lymphatic system which is good information for those with autoimmune, lymphedema, lipedema, Lyme, or lymphatic diseases. Lymph is the fluid that washes your body clean of toxins, waste, debris, parasites and more. It is the flushing part of your immune system. Plus, learn how to perform self-manual lymphatic drainage MLD. With Sharon M. Vogel, LMT, CLT. Abundant Health, 6300 Kingery Hwy, Ste 212, Willowbrook.

RSVP: 630-448-4823.

Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar and Farmers’ Market – 12-4pm. 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.

Environmental Toxin-Free Homes – 3pm. 2nd Sun. With Sharon M. Vogel, LMT, CLT. Learn about the flu, stomach flu, MRSA, strep, germs and environmental toxins. Teach yourself, coworkers, and family how to protect yourself with a cleaner environment.

Perfect for healthcare workers, massage therapists and moms. Free. Abundant Health, 6300 Kingery Hwy, Ste 12, Willowbrook. RSVP: 630-448-4823.

Green Drinks Libertyville – 6:30pm. 2nd Tues.

Like-minded people meet to discuss issues of environmental importance and build awareness.

O’Toole’s Pub, 412 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville.

For more info: Facebook.com/GreenDrinksLibertyville or GreenDrinks.org.

PMB Hemp Oil Business Opportunity – 7pm.

Presenters: Diamond Affiliate Dee Bayro hosts specials guest PMB’s Lead Marketer John Taylor.

Learn what all the buzz is about if you love network marketing. This is something to check out. Learn about this incredible work from home business opportunity and why now is the time to get involved in this ground floor adventure that is changing lives Free. Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites, 700 National Pkwy, Schaumburg. RSVP: 630-309-3409.

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THURSDAY, JULY 12 Fundamentals of Astrology: 6-Wk Course – 6:308pm. With Ray Ruffer. Astrology is a science that connects those of us on Earth with the Cosmos, and this class is set up for the beginner that has no knowledge of astrology. You will be able to describe the personality of any astrological chart that you hold in your hand. $108. Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773-342-4600.

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FRIDAY, JULY 13

Säsgehogo-nah –Moon of Long Daylight Obon begins (Buddhism and Shinto) Psychic Holistic Fair at Enlightened Balance – July 14 & 15. 9am-6pm, Sat; 9am-4pm, Sun. Readings, body balancing, artist trunk shows, classes.

Free to enter; Classes starting at $10, Private Sessions starting at $20. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. 815-307-1180. EnlightenedBalance.com.

Gyrokinesis Class – Fridays, July 13-Aug 17. 1010:55am. 6-wk session. Lengthen and strengthen your spine and body. $120; $100/first-time clients.

Spyrl Chicago, 1781 Green Bay Rd, Highland Park.

847-348-0822. SpyrlChicago.com.

Women Wellness Professionals Network – 10am12pm. Inspired connection and dialog, personal and professional support. July’s theme- sustaining and honoring your energy as a practitioner. Location TBA: Palatine. Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362 or Meetup.com/spiritual-nourishment-chicagoland.

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savethedate Poetry & Storytelling – 6:30-8:30pm. Join us for an evening of sharing stories and poetry. This can be your own writing or your favorite author or just come to listen. Space limited, RSVP required.

Free. Divine Creative Synergy, 707 Chicago Ave, Evanston. 312-391-8740. DivineCreativeSynergy.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 14 Bastille Day

Chicago IANDS – 2-5pm. Support/study/resource forum for near-death, out-of-body and spiritual experiences, losses. Guest Speaker: Cassandra Bauer, NDE during which she talked to her deceased brother, Major life change, Founder of Level Up. $20 suggested donation. Evanston Hospital, Frank Auditorium, 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston. 847-251-5758.

ChicagoIANDS.org.

Twilight Bike Tour – 6-8pm. Tour Midewin’s trails by bicycle. Expect to see an abundance of wildlife which may include deer, turkey, grassland birds and maybe a coyote or two. Since at least part of the route will be on gravel surfaces, “fat” tires are recommended. An 8-10-mile ride with stops.

Midewin Welcome Center, 30239 S State Rte 53, Wilmington. 815-423-6370. fs.usda.gov/midewin.

Balancing Emotions Workshop – 9am-3:30pm.

With Caren Prentice. Learn how to use your emotions as gateways into wisdom, balance and full-hearted compassion. Discover the difference between balanced, angular and confused emotions.

Learn3 techniques to harness their transformative power. $90. Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773-342-4600. YogaKriya.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 15

Master Gardeners’ Garden Walk 2018 – 9am4pm. Presented by McHenry County College and University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners. Visit some of the best home gardens in McHenry County. Walk showcases 12 beautiful gardens. Hosts have labeled their plants and will be on-hand to answer questions and share their secrets to success. $12 by July 3, $17/ at door. Tour starts at McHenry County College, Extension Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, 8900 U.S. Rte 14, Crystal Lake. 815-479-7570.

McHenry.edu/gardenwalk.

Divine Intelligence – 9am-12pm. With Ellen Katz.

Divine intelligence is experiencing the Divine spark within, also known as Divine wisdom. Access and secure your connection with your Divine intelligence and release emotions that no longer serve you such as feelings of alienation, abandonment, or fear. CEUs available. $60. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828.

For details & to register: InfinityFoundation.org.

Midewin by Auto – 10am-12:15pm. Also held July 28. Explore Midewin by car caravan to view restored wetlands and prairie and observe wildlife.

Find out why ecological restoration is so important while experiencing some of Midewin’s best examples of restored prairie. Learn how Midewin will change and what that will mean for wildlife and recreation. Visit one of the remaining ammunition bunkers for a glimpse into the past. Midewin Welcome Center, 30239 S State Rte 53, Wilmington.

815-423-6370. fs.usda.gov/midewin.

Finding True Self Workshop – July 14-15. 128pm, Fri; 9am-8pm Sat. The goal of this workshop is to help you open your heart to your own self.

Experience principle lectures, group interaction, guided meditation, and personal reflection to open a path of greater understanding of yourself, your motivations and your potential. Designed to help you look honestly and carefully at the mental and emotional patterns that keep you from living your best life. Westmont Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, 215 E Ogden Ave, Westmont. 630-230-0365.

BodyNBrain.com/westmont.

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Mojo Owl at Skokie Farmers’ Market – 8:30am1pm. Will exhibit and sell crystals and jewelry at expanded Farmers and French Market, featuring artisans and handmade products. Skokie Library parking lot, 5127 W Oakton St, Skokie. MojoOwl.com.

Initial Awakening Workshop – 9am-5pm. Awaken and feel a new energy system in your body. Quiet your mind of busy thoughts, strengthen your core, and develop a stronger and clearer connection to your body. A basic workshop in getting to know Body & Brain’s practices and principles. Northbrook Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, 1947 Cherry Ln, Northbrook. 847-562-9642. BodyNBrain.com/ northbrook.

Creating Inner Space with Yin Yoga Practice Workshop – 9:30am-12pm. With Agnieszka Miskiewicz. Similar to restorative yoga practice because the poses are held for several minutes however the practice requires more mindfulness and participation. You will love how you feel afterwards. $40. Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773-342-4600. YogaKriya.org.

Yoga & Qigong in the Park – 10am-12pm. Join us for a morning of outdoor fun. Experience the benefit of grounding into the Earth as you feel the warm air on your face. We will start our morning with hatha yoga and then qigong. $35. Centennial Park, 93rd Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn. Register, Journey to Wholeness Center: 708-634-3664 or JourneyToWholeness.org.

Skillful Self-Care – 1-3pm. Reclaim your personal oxygen mask. Stop the energy drain that is perpetuated by judging who you are, and who you thought you were supposed to be. Learn a 4-step process for releasing the sting of criticism and judgment.

Uncover what nurtures you; you need and deserve it. Bring home easy practices that nourish yourself from the inside out. $25 if registered by July 6; $35 after. JAI Yoga Studio, 244 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine. Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362.

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TUESDAY, JULY 17 Chronic Inflammation, and the Havoc It Plays on the Body – 6:30pm. Take charge of your health. Be healthy. Feel better. Ryan Lombardo, DAOM, LAc, ABAAHP, BCIM, talks about inflammation, how it happens, what it does, and how to reverse and prevent it. Free. Essence Pilates, 849 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield. RSVP: 847-681-8821 or Concierge@ MyFreshSkin.com.

Dinner with the Doctors: Sweat for Your Health Feat – 6:30-8:30pm. With Trainers Alex and Sean Courtney (Twice As Fit). Learn the benefits of sweating and how to help your body detoxify through sweat. Will discuss proper exercise, the benefits of sauna sessions, the importance of sunlight and vitamin D, and natural solutions to common products such as deodorants and sunscreen. Learn how to support your body in a healthy and natural way, this summer. Free. Be Optimal Holistic Health Center, 1249 N Waukegan Rd, Glenview. 847-4868000. BeOptimal.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 Nelson Mandela Int’l Day

Reiki Level 1: A One-Day Attunement – 9am4pm. Get attuned to reiki which enables you to become a channel for this healing energy. Also start a 21-day energetic cleanse that moves through your chakras cleaning and releasing bound energy (including stuck emotions and behavioral patterns).

At this level, reiki is a self-care tool, which is deeply restorative for those of us devoted to giving. No prerequisites and provides 6 CEUs for bodywork professionals. $150. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Roots of Health: Leaky Gut and Candida – 5-6:30pm. Join Dr. Kalli Prater as she discusses gut health and its roots to all health and wellbeing. Gut health is the foundation to wellbeing, and we need to support this system now more than ever. We’ll be discussing what causes leaky gut and candida problems, why they affect so many, and simple solutions to support gut health. We’ll be discussing diet, lifestyle issues and supplements that support all things gut health. Free. Fruitful Yield, 168 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg. 847-882-2999.

“Living Foods for Better Life” Non-Cooking Interactive Class and Dinner – 6:30pm. In this comprehensive class with Purple Sprout’s Chefs Karim and Irina, we’ll talk about the benefits of raw foods; share the tips on successfully incorporating more raw foods into your lifestyle; unravel the secrets for awesomely delicious and seriously satisfying raw rolls; watch 9-yr-old Chef Ruslan make what our customers often refer to as, “the best key lime pie they have ever tried”; enjoy our mouthwatering creations. $50/person. Purple Sprout Cafe and Juice Bar, 341 E Dundee Rd, Wheeling. 224-223-7133.

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Emotional Well-Being with Rollerballs – 7pm.

Experience myofascial release and emotional wellbeing through education and essential oil ingestion, diffusion, and topical usage along with JFB MFR Myofascial Release massage techniques. With Sharon M. Vogel, LMT, CLT. Abundant Health, 6300 Kingery Hwy, Ste 212, Willowbrook. RSVP: 630-448-4823.

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Water & Garden Showcase – 10am-3pm. Presented by Aquascape Construction. Open to the public rain or shine, visit at own pace, one property or all. Free. Naperville area. For details: AquascapeConstruction.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 19 SENG’s 2018 Conference – San Diego, CA PreConference Activities: July 19; Conference: July 20-22. Lecture July 21: Effective, Functional & Integrative Treatments For Commonly Seen Medical & Psychiatric Health Conditions in meeting the Social & Emotional Needs of the Gifted, Talented & Twice Exceptional with Dr. Archana Lal-Tabak, MD, & Jim Lal-Tabak. For more info, Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute, SC, Archana Lal-Tabak: 847-425-9355 & Jim Lal-Tabak: 224714-9593. To listen to the webinar: sengifted.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 20 40th Annual Conference of the U.S. Psychotronics Association – July 20-22. Explore the subtle realms underlying the material universe; bioenergy and the life force; the etheric body; the power of shape and sacred geometry; parapsychology; energy healing; directed intention; and action-at-a distance; all from a science or evidence-based perspective. 20 renowned speakers including authors and leading experts in frontier science. Visit vendors offering innovative products, books and services. Pre- and post-conference workshops available. Hyatt Regency Deerfield, 1750 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield.

For specific details: Psychotronics.org.

Anniversary Special: North Shore Salt Therapy – In honor of our 1-yr milestone, receive a free salt therapy session. 1282 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. Appt: 847-780-8200. NorthShoreSalt.com.

Beginning Zen Shiatsu – Sat & Sun, July 2022 & 27-29. 7-10pm, Fri; 9am-4pm, Sat & Sun. 2-weekend intensive. Learn how to give a basic 1-hr shiatsu treatment that you can share with friends and family. Course is a stand-alone offering; also the first 30 hrs of our complete shiatsu certification programs. $500 plus books. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130.

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SATURDAY, JULY 21 Midwest Pond & Koi Society Garden and Pond Tour – July 21-22 & 28-29. 9am-5pm.

MPKS members across the Chicago region will open their backyards to visitors who want to learn more about integrating koi ponds into their home landscape. The self-guided tour is divided into regions. $15/family for all 4 days.

Maps available for purchase: 312-409-2081 or MPKS.org/2018-pond-tour-maps-available.

Ghosts of the Ammunition Plant – 10am-1pm. In 1940, the U.S. Government acquired over 36,000 acres of land to build an ammunition plant. Why here? And how was it built and operated? Learn about the deadly explosion during World War II. Tour the inside of one of the few remaining warehouses and an ammunition storage bunker. Midewin Welcome Center, 30239 S State Rte 53, Wilmington.

815-423-6370. fs.usda.gov/midewin.

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Fundraising Event for the Robert Muller L.I.F.E. International School – 6-9pm. Join us for a fun and educational evening to help support this very worthy organization while enjoying refreshments.

Guatemalan handcrafts for sale made by indigenous mothers of the school children. Free admission. Divine Creative Synergy, 707 Chicago Ave, Evanston.

312-391-8740. DivineCreativeSynergy.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 22 Initial Awakening Workshop – 9am-7pm. Awaken and feel a new energy system in your body. Quiet your mind of busy thoughts, strengthen your core, and develop a stronger and clearer connection to your body. A basic workshop in getting to know Body & Brain’s practices and principles. Glen Ellyn Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, 30 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn. 630-858-2190. BodyNBrain.com/glen-ellyn.

Mojo Owl at Style Chicago Artisan Market – 10am-4pm. Mojo Owl will exhibit and sell crystals and jewelry at market. 401 N Morgan St, Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. MojoOwl.com.

MONDAY, JULY 23 Identifying Your Reactions: Releasing for a Fresh Start – 6:30-9pm. $40, $35/ARE members. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines.

847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 24 Midewin for Kids: The Life of a Butterfly – 12:302:30pm. Come discover the life cycle of butterflies.

Learn about habitats, butterfly nectar plants and host plants. Be ready to learn and explore the life of butterflies. Recommended for families. Midewin Welcome Center, 30239 S State Rte 53, Wilmington.

815-423-6370. fs.usda.gov/midewin.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 Maximum Results with Minimum Effort: Acupoints and Trigger Points – 9am-4pm. Many times we’ve heard massage therapists complaining about getting injured at their wrists or thumbs, or having to deal with clients who demand deep pressure on a specific point where, no matter how hard we press, pressure is never enough. Learn the right way to treat acupoints (tsubo) and trigger points, so as to provide a maximal effect with very little effort. No prerequisites; provides 6 CEUs for bodywork professionals. $150. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

90th Annual Lake County Fair – July 25-29.

10am-11pm, Wed & Thurs; 10am-12am, Fir & Sat; 10am-7pm, Sun. Includes entertainment, family activities, carnival rides, community competitions and much more. Ticket prices vary. Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake. lcfair.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 26

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SATURDAY, JULY 28

savethedate Reflex-OIL-ogy™ of the Endocrine System – 8am-5pm. Learn hands-on techniques using essential oils, reflex areas, energy centers and emotional pathways that help balance your hormones easily and effectively. 8 CEU NCBTMB. Spine & Sports Family Chiropractic Center, 83 Templeton Dr, Unit C, Oswego. Must pre-register: 850-380-4943. Reflex-oil-ogy.com.

Midwest Pond & Koi Society Garden and Pond Tour – July 28-29. 9am-5pm. See July 21 listing.

Maps available for purchase: 312-409-2081 or MPKS.org/2018-pond-tour-maps-available.

2018 GreenBuilt Home Tour – July 28 & 29.

10am-4pm. The tour features sustainable homes with admirable modern finishes throughout the Chicagoland area. During the event, attendees learn about affordable sustainable practices used in the green structures that they could potentially incorporate into their own homes. The builders and developers of these homes are committed to creating green buildings that are innovative and healthy. More info & to register: GreenbuiltHomeTour.org.

Healthy Living Day – 12-3pm. Learn to create our own natural health and wellness and living a sustainable life. Participants will celebrate a vibrant, inspired life, engage in learning to live with a purpose, and pick up some healthy living tips. They will experience longevity training methods, mindfulness exercises, exciting performances, aura reading, raffle prizes and more. $20, includes a copy of the book I’ve Decided to Live 120 Years: The Ancient Secret to Longevity, Vitality, and Life Transformation, by Ilchi Lee, & a coupon for a free introductory session.

Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd, Evanston. 847-362-2724. BodyNBrain.com/events.

SUNDAY, JULY 29 Healing Life Workshop – 9am-7pm. Awaken the 3 powers: physical power, heart power and brain power. Become the best version of ourselves and live a complete and whole life. Mt Prospect Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, 1 W Rand Rd, Mt Prospect.

847-749-1584. BodyNBrain.com/mtprospect.

The Astonishing Wisdom of Wildflowers: Local Edition – 2-3:30pm. Glenn Adelson, the Itinerant Botanist and Director of the Environmental Studies Department at Lake Forest College, will introduce you to dozens of local wildflowers. Learn where to find them, their role in the ecosystem, and how you can enjoy and identify many of these magnificent specimens. Free. Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette. 847-256-5025.

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Ancient Oils of Scripture – 3pm. Last Sun each month. With Sharon Vogel. Experience the intoxicating aromatherapy that history has to offer through The Oils of Ancient Scripture direct from Young Living. This course covers the history behind The Oils of Ancient Scripture, and goes in-depth about each oil. Abundant Health, 6300 Kingery Hwy, Ste 12, Willowbrook. RSVP: 630-241-4100.

savethedate WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 The Adoption Process from A to Z – 7-8:30pm.

Adoption of children has transformed from a secretive event into a mutual family-planning process for both placing parents and for adoptive parents. Attorney Sally Wildman describes adoption fundamentals, share key resources to develop an adoption plan, and highlights new developments in adoption practice.

Discussion concludes by considering common needs of adopted children. Register in person at the Indian Trails Public Library. Registration opens July 16 & closes Aug 6. Course #181-753 under “ONE OF A KIND” in the catalogue. $18/person. Indian Trails Library, 255 Schoenbeck Rd, Wheeling. For info: 847-459-4100. To register: goo.gl/EgX866.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Body Mind Spirit Expo – Aug 18 & 19.

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 for 2-day entry.

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. 541-482-3722 x 1. bmse.net.

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TUESDAY, JULY 31 Activating Vibrant Energy with Tai Chi – 1011am. With Yvonne Czarniak. In 6 sessions, combine the ancient Chinese health exercise yang-style tai chi with energy medicine techniques to bring you back to your center of well-being. $120. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park.

847-831-8828. For details & to register: InfinityFoundation.org.

Midewin for Kids: The Artful Buffalo – 10am12pm. Come express yourself in art through the spirit and strength of the mighty buffalo. Take home your finished art. Ages 6-12. Midewin Welcome Center, 30239 S State Rte 53, Wilmington. 815423-6370. fs.usda.gov/midewin.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 Green Drinks McHenry County – 5-7pm. 1st Wed. Come talk about “greening” the future with others. Special presentations each month on a timely environmental topic or green business. Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen, 110 N Main St, Crystal Lake.

GreenDrinks.org/IL/Crystal%20Lake.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 End of Summer Holistic Fair – 10am-4pm.

Entry free; practitioner sessions $35/30 mins or $70/60 mins. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 6 First Monday Spiritual Spa Night – 6-9pm.

Entry free; practitioner sessions $35/30 mins or $70/60 mins. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 A Journey through the Houses of the Horoscope: The Creation of Identity – 12-3pm. Also includes Reading the Houses in Reverse: The Soul’s Process of Reincarnation through the Houses. Understanding zodiacal houses gives insight and understanding of the individual’s psyche and orientation, and the importance of each house’s domain within the horoscope. Reading the houses in reverse shows the process the soul takes to prepare for the next incarnation and to understand the incarnation just finished. $55; $45 early registration by Aug 12. Life Force Arts Center, 1609 W Belmont, Chicago. 773-327-7224.

Info@LifeForceArts.org. AstrologicalDetails.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 Inner Source Retreat – Aug 31-Sept 3. Facilitated

by Jenelle Thurston & Randi Cutler. Knowing and embracing the gifts of our shadows empowers us to shine authentically. During this 4-day women’s retreat nestled into mother nature and a tribe of supportive sisters, we will dive into the depths of our psyches uncovering hidden parts of ourselves.

Through a powerful immersion of shamanic breathwork, firewalking, yoga, psyche exploration and artistic creation, our intention is to create a safe and nourishing space for you to curiously explore your inner world, embrace your hidden gifts and celebrate the wholeness of who you are. This is an all-women’s retreat. Vegetarian meals & lodging included. Ronora Lodge & Retreat Center, Watervliet, MI. Register: InnerSourceRetreat.com.

savethedate THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Hands of Light & Mahakundalini Workshops and Channeling Sessions – DNA Activation is the next quantaum step in humanity’s evolutionary process of ascension. Learn and experience these powerful techniques for self-healing and self-discovery and self-realization. Explore and expand your consciousness to embody more of your true-self for divine expression. September, 6-8 & 9-10. Michigan City, IN Download brochure: FrequenciesOfLight33.com. To register: Lisa@FrequenciesOfLight33.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Hatha Yoga Teacher Training – Sept 22-May 18. Tuition includes 200 hrs of hands-on experience, a Hatha Yoga Teacher Manual, audio Mp3s with asana instructions, and more than 30 Mp3s with lectures on philosophy of yoga and teaching methodology by Goswami Kriyananda. All required course books, admission to all ongoing hatha yoga classes and a 20% discount on all workshops at the Temple during the program are also provided.

Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773-342-4600. YogaKriya.org.

Trinity Conference – Sept 22-23. 10am-7pm.

Includes more than 100 booths to browse and shop, and applications are still being accepted for booths through June 30. See the latest, cutting-edge products for consumers, practitioners and business owners, along with state-of-the-art electronics, massage techniques and modalities. Features dozens of dynamic health experts, two topical panels, educational lectures and demonstrations. $99 full weekend.

Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 N Thoreau Dr, Schaumburg. 888-658-3976, Info@ TrinityConference.org or TrinitySchool.org/event/58.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Wild Ones Native Plant Symposium – 8am3pm. Presentations include Silent Spring and the Birth of the Modern Ecology Movement, with Leslie Goddard, Actress & Historian; Wild Ones: Stewards of Natural Landscaping, with Donna Van Buecken, retired executive director of Wild Ones; 21st Century Conservation; Where have all the Carson’s Gone?, with Steve Sass; and Native Plant Habitat and Quality of Life, with Craig Zandstra, Lake County Parks landscaper. Before Aug 31: $30/ members, $40/nonmembers; after Aug 31: $35/ members, $45/nonmembers; no registration after Sept 14. St. John Township Community Center, 1515 W Lincoln Hwy, Schererville, IN. Kim: 219433-5731 or gw-WildOnes.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Green Living Expo – 10am-3pm. Green businesses and organizations are welcome and invited to interact with McHenry County’s green community. Visitors can shop and talk with environmental organizations. Includes artists’ walk, featuring unique and sustainable creations. Businesses with appropriate green holiday gift ideas are also encouraged to register. Admission free. McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Hwy 14, Crystal Lake. For sponsors, vendors, exhibitors & artists info & to receive a registration form: 815-479-7765 or Sustainability@McHenry.edu.

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

monthlyspecialoffers $39.99 (50-Min) or $84.99 (90-Min) Swedish Massage – Thru July. Add $10 for deep tissue. The classic form of full-body soft tissue massage. Excellent for first-time clients. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130.

Antalee.com. $65 Swedish Massage with Cannabios Oil and Treatment for Pain Relief – Thru July. Add $10 for deep tissue. The classic form of full-body soft tissue massage. Excellent for first-time clients. Cannabis Oil used to relieve intense pain in muscles and joints. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130.

Antalee.com. $80 Candida Check Up with Naturopathic Doctor – Thru July. Dr. Arutcheva offers diagnostic tests that can reveal candida overgrowth with high probability and guide you through special programs to control the grown of candida and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130.

Antalee.com. $165 90-Min Massage + Organic Eminence Facial – Thru July. Add $5 for deep tissue.Choose from the variety of 90-min massages: Swedish, deep tissue, aromatherapy, sports, reflexology, prenatal; add $10 for hot stone. In addition, receive our customized organic deep cleansing facial.

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

sunday Wicker Park Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 28.

8am-2pm. Includes live acoustic music and local, environmentally responsible food for sale, the market also features monthly children’s cooking classes hosted by The Kids’ Table, chef demonstrations and a community table showcasing area businesses. 1425 N Damen Ave, Chicago. WickerParkBucktown.com.

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

Live weekly local radio show focused on gardening and the environment, with lots of humor to wake us up. Author and master gardener Mike Nowak and cohost Peggy Malecki feature a variety of guests and weather/climate scientist Rick DiMaio in live show on 1590 WCGO AM, also available in podcast on MikeNowak.net, iTunes, Stitcher and podcast apps, and streaming live on MikeNowak.net, TuneIn radio app and on Facebook at @The Mike Nowak Show.

Free Eye Treatment with Anti-Aging Facial – Thru July. With a revolutionary, non-surgical approach, and the help of anti-aging masks, serums, and Vitamin C & K concentrated ampoules see an increase of collagen production, and your skin will regain elasticity and plumpness. Facial includes use of galvanic/ultrasonic machines that help ampoules penetrate deeper into skin layers. The last touch is a special facial & décolleté massage.

Free eye treatment includes cleansing, hydrating and calming treatment. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130.

Antalee.com.

Free Salt therapy Session – Thru July. Purchase a salt lamp at North Shore Salt Therapy during the month of June and receive one free salt therapy session. North Shore Salt Therapy, 1282 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. Appt: 847-780-8200.

NorthShoreSalt.com.

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The Edgar Cayce Bookstore Open – 10am-1pm.

Also 1st Mon, 6-9pm. Bookstore is always open during scheduled events. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535.

HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Time to Dance: Ballet – 10:30-11:30am. Also Tues, 1:30-2:30pm & Wed, 7-8pm. A class for people age 55 and over. First class free. Drop-ins welcome; pre-registration requested. North Shore School of Dance, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: DanceForJoy16@gmail.com.

Midewin Ranger Hike to Bison Pasture – Thru Oct 28. 11am-12pm. Also Sat. Volunteer rangers will lead guided hikes to look for bison. Features along the way include a historic farmstead and prairie restoration areas. No reservations required. Meet at the Ranger Trailer at the Iron Bridge Trailhead.

Midewin Welcome Center, 30239 S State Rte 53, Wilmington. 815-423-6370. fs.usda.gov/midewin.

Time to Dance: Sofshu (Tap) – 11:40am-12:10pm.

Also Tues, 2:40-3:15pm. A class for people age 55 and over. First class free. Drop-ins welcome; pre-registration requested. North Shore School of Dance, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: DanceForJoy16@gmail.com.

South Shore Farmers’ Market – Thru Sept 30.

12-5pm. Rainbow Beach Park, corner of 79th & S Shore Dr, Chicago.773-554-8056. Facebook.com/ chisouthshorefm.

Putting My Oxygen Mask on First – 1:301:45pm. With Amy Landolt. Join this weekly discussion about self-care. Live on Northshore Acupuncture Center’s Facebook page: Facebook. com/NorthshoreAcupunctureCenter.

Qigong – 2-4:30pm. Discover the healing abilities of the ancient practice of qigong. Free qigong and tai chi classes for the inexperienced; also a space for experts to practice their skills. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, 65 E Wacker Pl, 17th Fl, Chicago. 773-477-4822.

Ecstatic Breathwork Class – 5pm. 2nd Sun. $20. Mind Body Healing Center, 77 W Washington, Ste 1704, Chicago. 312-285-5287.

MindBodyHealingChicago.com.

monday Online On-Demand Akashic Records Certification Classes – Gain the perspective and clarity to make choices leading you to greater possibilities in this lifetime. Classes include Practitioner, Advanced Practitioner, Healing, Discover Your Soul’s Path, Manifesting Your Soul’s Purposes. Save $145 with 5-Class Package. Online. 708-771-5830. LindaHowe.com.

All Day Salt Therapy: Bring A Friend Special – Thru July. 9am-7pm. Also Thurs. Bring a friend and discover the benefits of salt therapy, a natural way to improve overall wellness and relieve symptoms of many skin and respiratory conditions. $19/person. North Shore Salt Therapy, 1282 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. Appts: 847-780-8200.

NorthShoreSalt.com.

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

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

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.

Walk & Stretch – 2-2:45pm. All levels, all ages.

Feel great in the fresh air. $15, $10/Punch Pass. Fitness for Active Adults, 742 Sheridan Rd, Highwood.

847-736-2671. Fitness4ActiveAdults@aol.com.

Chakra Balancing Yoga – 5-6pm. With Serena. $20.

Mind Body Healing Center, 77 W Washington, Ste 1704, Chicago. To register, Serena: 773-368-4363.

MindBodyHealingChicago.com.

Community Style Acupuncture Clinic – 5-7:45pm.

By Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Interns.

First come, first serve. $10/treatment; $5/vets.

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, 65 E Wacker Pl, 21st Fl, Chicago. 773-477-4822.

Meditation – 6-7pm. With Serena. $20. Mind Body Healing Center, 77 W Washington, Ste 1704, Chicago. To register, Serena: 773-368-4363.

MindBodyHealingChicago.com.

Holistic Cardio: Nia Technique Group Fitness – 6:30-7:30pm. A beautiful, deep class that combines dance (like jazz), martial (like aikido) and healing arts (like yoga). Sense new levels of mind-body awareness as you move to music from all over the world. Taught in over 45 countries, Nia’s blend of choreography and free-dance enhances your physical health, develops your Sensory IQ, and empowers your self-expression. Non-impact, shoes optional, accessible for all levels of fitness. Energized, strong, flexible, balanced, free. Fit to be you. Get ready for a sweet, nurturing sweat. Also Tues, Thurs & Sat, 9:30am. $15. Raydiant Day, 1400 Greenleaf St, Evanston. 847-644-9834. NiaRaydiantDay.Life.

Let’s Talk Hemp Oil & Business Opportunity – 7pm. Hear about the new science and research on the benefits of phytocannabinoids and why hemp oil may be the missing link in your health journey. Let us introduce you to a full spectrum phytocannabindiol hemp oil that doesn’t require a medical card. After the presentation stay to learn about the joining us to spread the mission and the business opportunity. Free. Starbucks Meeting Room (Streets of Woodfield), 601 N Martingale Rd, Schaumburg.

RSVP: 630-309-3409.

Mind Body Healing Center Workshop – 7-8pm.

With Serena. Topics to be announced on the website. $20. Mind Body Healing Center, 77 W Washington, Ste 1704, Chicago. To register, Serena: 773-368-4363.

MindBodyHealingChicago.com.

tuesday Acupuncture Special – If you never tried acupuncture at Nirvana Naturopathics, but are curious, try it for only $25. Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine will check your pulses and insert tiny little needles in your ears. You will be relaxed for 25-30 mins while listening music. Nirvana Naturopathics, 1500 Shermer Rd, Ste LL29, Northbrook.

847-715-9044. NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

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.

Enhance Your Health in Ways you Never Knew Possible – 11:15am-12:15pm. Come hear the research and science behind this one of a kind nano-enhanced hemp oil. Keep The Beat Wellness, Berkson Office Center, 333 Skokie Blvd, Ste 106, Northbrook. RSVP: 847-769-3547.

Complimentary Consultation at ChiroMend Natural Health Center –1-5pm, by appt. Are you feeling older than your age? Brain fog or stress turning you into a zombie? Come and sit down for a 30-min complimentary consultation with one of our board certified physicians to discuss your health and formulate a plan to uncover the real causes of your symptoms. 1834 Glenview Rd, Ste 2W, Glenview. For appt: 847-730-3988. More info: ChiroMend.com.

Time to Dance – 1:30-2:30pm. See Sun listing.

North Shore School of Dance, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: DanceForJoy16@gmail.com.

Gentle Yoga – 2-2:55pm. All levels, all ages.

Stretch, learn basic yoga poses to lengthen and stretch your muscles. $15, $10/Punch Pass. Fitness for Active Adults, 742 Sheridan Rd, Highwood.

847-736-2671. Fitness4ActiveAdults@aol.com.

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

Time to Dance: Sofshu (Tap) – 2:40-3:15pm.

See Sun listing. North Shore School of Dance, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: DanceForJoy16@gmail.com.

Silent Meditation Service – 6pm. Spending 45 mins in meditation can make a powerful impact on your well-being and quality of life. Being supported by a group makes meditation much easier. Free-will offering. Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-297-0997. UnityNorthwest.org.

Qigong – 6-8pm. 2nd Tues. Discover the healing abilities of the ancient practice of qigong. Free qigong and taiji classes for the inexperienced; also a space for experts to practice their skills. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, 65 E Wacker Pl, 17th Fl, Chicago. 773-477-4822.

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

Women’s Basics Jiu-Jitsu Classes – 7:30-8:30pm.

Also Thurs. Learn the basics and fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a female-friendly environment.

All levels welcome. Co-ed class held: Tues-Thurs, 6-7pm & Sat, 10:30-11:30am. Ilya’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 2068 1st St, Highland Park. Jen Zanotti: JenZsCoaching@gmail.com. Ilyasbjj.com.

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wednesday Green City Market: Lincoln Park – Thru Oct 27.

7am-1pm. Shop and taste fresh, locally-sourced produce and market-inspired prepared foods, see chef demonstrations and more. South end of Lincoln Park, N Clark St & N Lincoln Ave, Chicago.

GreenCityMarket.org.

Ravinia Farmers Market – Thru Oct 31. 7am1pm. Not held July 4. Rain or shine. Vendors selling local and organic vegetables, fruits, cheeses, baked goods, crepes and other products. Dean Ave at Jensen Park, east of the Ravinia train station, Highland Park. Ed Kugler: RaviniaFM@gmail.com.

RaviniaFarmersMarket.org.

Stretch & Balance – 10-10:45am. Prevent falling by incorporating balance positions and incorporate stretching large muscles for toned body. $15, $10/Punch Pass. Fitness for Active Adults, 742 Sheridan Rd, Highwood. 847-736-2671.

Fitness4ActiveAdults@aol.com.

Produce Box – Thru Sept. 4-7pm. Bronzeville residents can obtain fresh produce and benefit from nutrition education and cooking classes. Boxville, at the 51st Street CTA Green Line Stop, Chicago.

GreenCityMarket.org.

Salt Therapy Happy Hour Special – Thru July.

4-7pm. Discover the benefits of salt therapy, a natural way to improve overall wellness and relieve symptoms of many skin and respiratory conditions.

Come relax in our adult salt room, or play along with your family in the kids’ salt room. $19/person. North Shore Salt Therapy, 1282 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. Appts: 847-780-8200. NorthShoreSalt.com.

Time to Dance: Ballet – 7-8pm. See Sun listing.

North Shore School of Dance, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: DanceForJoy16@gmail.com.

M e d i t a t i o n – 7 : 3 0 - 8 : 3 0 p m . Wi t h K e v in. $20. Mind Body Healing Center, 77 W Washington, Ste 1704, Chicago. To register, Kevin: Hello@KevinOberhausen.com.

MindBodyHealingChicago.com.

Hemp Oil Business Opportunity – 8pm. Learn how to become part of this revolution in health.

Hop online to learn more about this work-fromhome business opportunity. We will present a brief 15-min overview. RSVP: 630-309-3409. Meeting ID: 630-309-3409. zoom.US.

thursday All Day Salt Therapy: Bring A Friend Special – Thru July. 9am-7pm. See Monday listing. North Shore Salt Therapy, 1282 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. Appts: 847-780-8200. NorthShoreSalt.com.

Cardio & Core – 10:15-11am. Move to the beat of the music, basic steps to get your heart pumping. We will incorporate abdominal exercises to feel strong, centered and aligned. The abdominal exercises also help strengthen back areas. $15, $10/Punch Pass. Fitness for Active Adults, 742 Sheridan Rd, Highwood. 847-736-2671. Fitness4ActiveAdults@ aol.com.

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.

Time to Dance: Modern – 1-2pm. A class for people age 55 and over. First class free. Drop-ins welcome; pre-registration requested. North Shore School of Dance, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park.

Register: DanceForJoy16@gmail.com.

Green City Market: Park at Wrigley – 4-8pm.

Select Thursdays: July 5, 12, 26; Aug 16, 30; Sept 6, 13, 20. Shop and taste fresh, locally sourced produce and market-inspired prepared foods, see chef demonstrations and more. The Park at Wrigley, 3637 N. Clark St, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org.

Yoga Club – 4:30-6:30pm. Led by Julie Kotiw, DC, PCOM Bio Science Chair. No experience necessary. We have supplies including blocks and straps, bring a yoga mat if have one. Feel free to drop-in anytime and leave anytime to accommodate your schedule. Free. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, 65 E Wacker Pl, 17th Fl, Chicago. 773-477-4822.

friday Silver Sneakers Cardio Strength – All ages, all levels. Have fun, stay fit with friends. $15, $10/Punch Pass. Fitness for Active Adults, 742 Sheridan Rd, Highwood. 847-736-2671.

Fitness4ActiveAdults@aol.com.

Chain Reflex Stretch Therapy – 10am-5pm.

Do you sit at a desk all day? Are you a weekend warrior? Do you like to work in the garden or around the house on the weekends? These activities can often lead to unwanted stiffness and joint pains. Benefits of Stretch Therapy: To reduce pain especially in your lower back and neck; improve flexibility and mobility; decrease stress and muscle soreness. WholeHealth NorthShore, 3330 Dundee Rd, Ste S5, Northbrook. For an appt: 847-272-3700.

WholeHealthNorthShore.com.

saturday Free Classes for All at All Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi Locations – Times vary. Body & Brain teaches practitioners to understand and trust their body’s innate wisdom. We offer a wide variety of classes which welcome all levels as it can be modified and meet the needs of the individual’s own physical, emotional, mental and spiritual journey. For details: BodyNBrain.com.

Join the Centennial Volunteers – Sat & Sun. Be a part of forest and river revitalization by joining an inspiring movement of volunteers gathering to restore 7 special sites along the Chicago and Calumet rivers. To find a group, Ilana Federman: 312356-9990 or Ilana@fotfp.org. Dates & locations: fotfp.org/event/centennial.

Mighty House Radio Program – 7-10am. 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

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Green City Market: Lincoln Park – Thru Oct 27. 7am-1pm. See Wed listing. South end of Lincoln Park, N Clark St & N Lincoln Ave, Chicago.

GreenCityMarket.org.

Oak Park Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 27.

7am-1pm. Locally grown produce, live music and more. Pilgrim Church Parking lot, 460 Lake St, Oak Park. 708-358-5780. Tinyurl.com/y72ug3w9.

Palatine Farmer ’s Market – Thru Oct. 7am-1pm. Palatine Train Station Parking lot, 137 W Wood St, Palatine. 847-358-1649.

Palatine.il.us/663/Farmers-Market.

Evanston Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov 3. 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.

Green City Market: West Loop – Thru Oct. 8am-1pm. Shop and taste fresh, locally-sourced produce and market-inspired prepared foods, see chef demonstrations and more. Bartleme Park, 115 S. Sangamon St, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org.

Tai Chi Class – 8:45am. Also Tues, 8:15pm.

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.

Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching Class – 9-10am.

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. Advance registration required: 773-750-5031. StretchChi.com.

61st Street Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 9am2pm. South side Chicago’s premier farmers market.

Market also features chef demos, live music and more. Experimental Station, 6100 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago. ExperimentalStation.org/market.

Metabolic Balance – 9:30-10:30am. Healthy weight loss through personalized all-natural nutritional program. If you are serious about taking steps forward to achieve a healthy lifestyle and your ideal weight make your intention a realty. Free consultation ($150 value). Mind Body Health Center, 6650 N Northwest Hwy, Ste 215, Chicago. For appt: 773-614-6454.

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

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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.

BOOKS THE GREAT COSMIC TEACHINGS OF JESUS OF NAZARETH – Are available to all people for the first time in the history of mankind through the work of the divine Wisdom, Gabriele.

Hardbound, 880 pgs. 844-576-0937. GabrielePublishing-House.com.

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION HAPPIER, HEALTHIER BIRTH – Find midwives in or out of hospital that support undisturbed birth. Learn about the many benefits of a birth options consultation with birth advocate Jo Anne Lindberg. 847-733-8050 or BestBirth@BirthLink.com.

FENG SHUI CONSULTATIONS FENG SHUI CONSULTATIONS – Allow me to transform the energy of your home to bring positive changes into your life. Our home is a mirror of ourselves. 224-209-1072. FengShuiAlchemy.net.

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CONSULTANTS WANTED – Looking for an experienced Thrive Life consultant in the Brookfield, Illinois area. Contact: mceniceros21@yahoo.com.

MEDIA SALES: CHICAGO & SUBURBS – Excellent opportunity for flexible part-time work with great rewards. Natural Awakenings Chicago is seeking a self-motivated professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills to introduce businesses to the benefits of advertising in print and online. Ideal candidate must be self-motivated, organized and creative in sourcing suitable clients and events to target in Chicago and suburbs. You must enjoy conversing on the phone and in face-to-face meetings, as well as enjoy working both from your home and from the road throughout the metropolitan area, and have previous relationship-based ad sales experience. You’ll need at least 20 flexible daytime hours per week to prosper. Occasional weekend and evening time needed to attend events and network.

Pay is generous commission, plus bonuses. Email your info, a brief description of your experience and your phone number to Info@NAChicago.com.

SEAMSTRESS NEEDED – For high-end clothing in Deerfield/Northbrook area. Part or full time. Mimika Designs. 847-312-3084. Fitted2U@gmail.com.

PRODUCTS CONSTIPATION, WEIGHT LOSS, REGULARITY, CLEANSING – Choose from one-time, onemonth or half-year program to be healthy and have clean gut. 7Remedies.com.

SERVICES ANGEL INTUITIVE-MEDIUM – Connect with loved ones or angels in a loving, safe environment. Energy clearing, healing. Classes available. Sandy Turkington: 847-772-9198. SandyTurkington.com.

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Midewin Ranger Hike to Bison Pasture – Thru Oct 28. 11am-12pm. See Sun listing. Midewin Welcome Center, 30239 S State Rte 53, Wilmington. 815-4236370. fs.usda.gov/midewin.

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ACUPUNCTURE AND TRADITIONAL ORIENTAL MEDICINE DR. LANA MOSHKOVICH, DACM, ND, MSOM

Nirvana Naturopathics 1500 Shermer Rd, Ste LL29, Northbrook 60062 847-715-9044 NirvanaNaturopathics.co Trained in both Western and Oriental Medicine, we use acupuncture and a dietary approach along with herbal medicine to resolve musculoskeletal pain, internal medicine health issues, insomnia, anxiety and women’s health. We accept major insurances. 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. See ad on page 5.

AESTHETIC AND ANTI-AGING MEDICINE DR. JOSIE TENORE, MD, MSC, BCIM

Specializing in Anti-Aging Beauty & Wellness FreshSkin Medical Spa & Wellness Center 595 Elm Pl, Ste 208, Highland Park 60035 847-681-8821 • MyFreshSkin.com Dr. Josie’s journey has taken her to multiple countries and has given her the unique experience of witnessing how medicine is practiced all over the world. Her passion in family medicine and aesthetics has led her to advocate a program of eating well, exercising and aesthetics for patients who are passionate about having the best quality of life. See ads on page 9.

AKASHIC RECORDS LINDA HOWE CENTER FOR AKASHIC STUDIES 708-771-5830 Linda@LindaHowe.com LindaHowe.com

Since 1996, Dr. Linda Howe has been teaching and writing about the Akashic Records, the sacred archive of our Souls’ past, present and future possibilities. The Records offer transformation by lending us exactly the wisdom, guidance, and energetic support that we need in this lifetime. Learn more at LindaHowe.com.

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Specializing in Pediatric & Adult Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Buffalo Grove 847-541-4878 Vernon Hills 224-206-7903 LisaSullivanMD.com Dedicated to the highest standards in allergy, asthma and immunology care, we strive to maintain a patient-centered focus while providing comprehensive and quality service. All ages and ailments are welcome, and will benefit from our holistic and integrative approach to immune support and sleep.

Member: North Shore Independent Physician Coalition. See ad on page 43.

BODYWORK NATIONAL LYMPHATIC CENTERS Sharon M Vogel, LMT, CLT, BCTMB 5002a Main St, Downers Grove 630-241-4100 Lymphatics.net

Sharon Vogel is referred to by Mayo Clinic practitioners, national surgeons and physicians. She offers 27 years’ experience and is Nationally Board Certified, specializing in oncology massage, lymph drainage MLD and myofascial release JFB MFR—all to help assist clients in regaining health.

Free consult and treatment the second Sunday of each month, 12-2pm in Downers Grove with RSVP.

ROTH STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

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

ZEN SHIATSU CHICAGO

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

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

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Bernhard Groth, Cert Executive Coach Member: Int’l Coach Federation (ICF) Location: Chicago 60613 Sunday afternoons: RSVP: Meetup.com/CoachTraining If you are a solo-preneur, high-potential, manager or in transition, start mastering the art of coaching! Topics: Listening, questioning, feedback, behavioral coaching & coaching conversations. Format: Stand-alone sessions, roleplay. Invest in yourself! ROI 4x-8x. You don’t pay for coaching, you pay for results!

BRAIN HEALTH MARNY TURVILL, MD Evanston 60201 847-644-8540 DrMarny@gmail.com DrMarny.com

Has your life been taken over by PTSD, a concussion or other TBI, chemical sensitivities, anxiety, or a child with learning or behavior problems? If you are ready to take back control and thrive, contact Dr. Marny now! You can feel better, think better and behave better without medications!

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I invite you to try the world’s finest hemp extract products and start feeling better. Scientific studies show that phytocannabinoids found in hemp oil provide therapeutic benefits for more than 250 common health issues. Our hemp oil is easy to take orally, and formulated for greatest absorption and effectiveness. I am looking to lock arms with business and health minded people. Visit my website GetReliefWithHemp.com or attend a local presentation to learn more. Call or text 847-769-3547.

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The research is overwhelming on the benefits of using phytocannabinoids from hemp. As a certified holistic health advisor, let me help answer your questions and see if hemp oil extract is right for you. Over thousands of studies support the therapeutic benefits of phytocannabinoid diols for over 250 health conditions. I offer the world’s best, one-of-akind hemp extract that has the power of intravenous therapy within a convenient oral, liposomal delivery system. Visit our website or attend a local presentation to learn more about this new science. Get involved with this revolution in health. We are looking for professionals and influencers to work with contact me for more info. See ad on page 19.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY NOWSTUDIO.CO

Logan Square location 773-413-0749 NowStudio8@gmail.com Safe, gentle and highly effective, CranioSacral Therapy, helps you heal from the inside out. It quiets the mind and helps relax the nervous system, which allows the body to start working on healing.

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ENERGY HEALING NOWSTUDIO.CO AND MOJO OWL Logan Square location and MojoOwl 773-413-0749 NowStudio8@gmail.com

Intuitive healer, Nors can help you learn more about your true self and its needs. Balance your chakras, and learn how to help them. Connect with your angels and spirit guides and clear the negative energy away so you can be your best self. I often use astrology in my work and sometimes healing modalities like cupping and reflexology. Unblock your creativity and move forward.

CBG INSTITUTE FOR DANCE & HEALTH North Shore School of Dance 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park 60035 DanceForJoy16@gmail.com

Discover the healing art of dance in ballet-based classes. Dance is proven to have both physical and psychological benefits. Two current classes: Dance for Joy for cancer survivors, and Time to Dance for those 55 years or older. Taught by dancer teacher Lisa Gold and Lynne Chervony Belsky, MD. See ad on page 41.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALIST RENEÉ S. BARASCH, LDHS

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ANGELA LAPHEN

Vibe High Wellness 312-404-6677 VibeHighWellness.com I help women remodel their lives and bodies with the right system, support and accountability to transform their health and body for good. If what you’ve been doing is no longer working and you’re looking for solutions to get you where you want to be, schedule your first session, free.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY RADIONICS & GEOPATHIC STRESS Carolina Puentes 773-266-8222 DC@RGSBalancing.com RGSBalancing.com

Looking for alternative healing? Radionics is a process of broadcasting beneficial energy frequencies to people, animals, plants, buildings, businesses, etc., with the objective of getting them balanced and well.

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GYROTONIC & GYROKINESIS SPYRL

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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 27.

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, fluoridefree office, electrodermal screening, homeopathy, cranial osteopathy, orthodontics and jaw orthopedics, laser treatment of gum disease and ozone 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.

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HOLISTIC EYE CARE EVANSTON EYE WELLNESS 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.

HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER CYNTHIA HAWKINS, RNHP, CIWC, PTA, SFI Hawk Eye Health “Keeping an Eye on Your Health” 708-728-5286

Cyndy is a Registered Natural Health Practitioner specializing in natural and herbal medicine. She uses a combination of biological analysis of internal organs, checking for food stressors, detoxification and other natural treatments to promote immune, gastrointestinal, mental and emotional wellness.

WHOLE LIFE SPINE & SOFT TISSUE Christopher Codina, DC 33 W Higgins Rd, Ste 735 South Barrington 60010 WholeLifeChiroHE.com

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HOLISTIC MEDICINE CHIROMEND

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KOLODZIEJ CLINIC OF NATURAL MEDICINE Dr. Leon Kolodziej DC, MH, PhD 7742 W Addison St, Chicago 60634 773-589-9996 NaturesHealingRemedies.com

Dr. Kolodziej is degreed or certified in chiropractic, herbal medicine, physiotherapy, acupuncture, sports medicine and nutrition. We use a diverse regime of all-natural treatments including organic herbal supplements compounded specifically for each patient’s conditions. A master herbalist as well as a chiropractor, Dr. K has over 30 years’ experience in treating chronic and non-responsive hard to treat conditions including leaky gut, psoriasis, candida, chronic fatigue and many others. Complete programs for diet, body cleansing and anti-parasite is available. Check out his products at NaturesHealingRemedies.com. See ad on page 27.

DR. NICK LEROY, DC, MS

Illinois 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.

HYPNOTHERAPY DR. FUNDA KAHN, CHI

Inner Child Connection Ltd 847-971-1221 FundaKahn@gmail.com InnerChildConnection.com Having unique training and experience, Dr. Funda Kahn offers myriad techniques customized for individuals and groups to create peace and harmony in their lives. Trained as an oral surgeon, she committed her life to healing souls. Teaching hypnosis, self-hypnosis, EFT, and “inner child connection” are only the beginning of what she can provide. “Feelings buried alive never die.” – Karol Truman. See ad on page 27.

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.

thriveMD – OPTIMAL HEALTH DR. KIM MARTIN, DC, FASA, BCIM, CFMP, CGP

North Shore Health Solutions LTD 1446 Techny Rd, Northbrook 60062 847-715-9060 NorthShoreHealthSolutions.com Are your hands or feet burning? Do you have numbness or tingling or pain? Problems sleeping? Are you having regular bowel movements or digestion problems? Previously diagnosed with a Neuropathy condition?

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MIND BODY HEALING CENTER 77 W Washington, Ste 1704 Chicago 60602 312-285-5287 MindBodyHealingChicago.com

As a community of alternative health care providers, we treat both the emotional and physical aspects of your health, and specialize in depression, anxiety, women’s health and pain management in private and group sessions. We provide psychotherapy, diagnostic assessment, chiropractic, acupuncture, nutrition, massage, energy work, yoga classes, meditation and more. Insurance accepted. Available evening and weekends.

Dr. Greg Seaman 1355 Remington Rd, Ste I, Schaumburg IL 60173 312-600-5070 Info@thriveMD.org

Using IV therapies, PRP, weight management and other natural programs we help conditions like fatigue, brain fog, hormone imbalance, pain, injury, weight gain, decreased performance, tick born disease and more.

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INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY ELLEN KATZ, MS, LMFT

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

INTUITIVE CONSULTATION MICHELE HEATHER

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

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INFINITY FOUNDATION

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