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Contents

Natural Awakenings is a family of 50+ healthy living magazines celebrating 26 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

22 FOOD AS MEDICINE

The Healing Power of Nutrition

26 SIZZLING ON THE GRILL

Healthy, Sustainable Summer Fare

30 PETER SINGER on

Ethical Eating

32 SOULFUL STRIDES

Running as a Spiritual Practice

34 PET HAPPY

How Animals Help Kids Thrive

36 GROWING FOOD SECURITY

The Benefits of Urban Gardening

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July Color: Fireworks in the Garden

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Summer is surrounding us in hues of greens, yellows, purples, oranges, pinks, whites, reds and every combination imaginable. Bright or subtle, nature’s palette brings surprise and awe every day this time of year. I love to walk outdoors, observing these ever-changing colors as the light moves throughout the day, watching how sun and shade affect the reflected light that we see as colors, trying to capture with my camera the exact moment of perfect light on a leaf, a petal, the water and sky, or even the soil and rocks. July is here, and the summer farmers’ market season is in full swing with events occurring daily across the Chicago metro Peggy Malecki region. Talk about a color palette! It’s berry season, and cherries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and more are in abundance. Their vivid colors express the sweetness of the summer fruit season. Green and yellow are also front and center at markets, with leafy greens and lettuces, kohlrabi, cucumbers, early squash, radish greens and other veggies filling the vendors’ tables and baskets. Reds, oranges and purples are showing their colors in early tomatoes and beets, and weaving through leafy greens like rainbow kales and Swiss chard. Favorite herbal comforts such as dill, parsley, cilantro and basil add brightly hued leaves and dainty flowers to the seasonal bouquet. Edible flowers including nasturtiums, borage and more offer a pop of color and flavor. The markets and our gardens reflect both nature’s abundance and nature’s wellness cabinet. Each July, we devote our issue of Natural Awakenings Chicago magazine to exploring the benefits of the foods we eat to our health and the wellness of our communities. The fun, seasonal colors of the market evoke a feeling of abundance and joy, and also one of freshness and health. In our main feature, Julie Peterson takes a deep dive into “Food as Medicine: The Healing Power of Nutrition,” exploring healthy shifts we can make on our plates through healthy diet additions, plant-based options, eating by the colors (think farmers’ markets and garden produce), gut health helpers and being more conscious of sourcing local foods (again, think farmers’ markets, local stores and co-ops). In our Conscious Eating department, we’ve gathered some tasty and nutritious plantbased recipes for summer dining options. And in our Green Living department, we take a look at how urban gardening continues to build food security, improve nutrition and increase community empowerment. I’m looking forward to this season’s harvest, as well as ways I can preserve the bounty for the cold months through pickling, dehydrating and freezing; perhaps I will even do some canning this year! This month I’ll also be drying and/or freezing mints, basils, lemon verbena, oregano, tarragon and more for future use in teas and cooking. We’d love to hear your favorite ways to enjoy the summer bounty, both fresh and preserved. Please send your favorite recipes, photos and tips to us at Editor@NAChicago.com, via Facebook (@ Natural Awakenings Chicago Magazine) or Instagram (@NAChicago), and let us know if we can share your recipes online and in future editions of Natural Awakenings Chicago! As always, I encourage you to get outside this month to enjoy the long evenings of listening to robins, crickets, katydids and nocturnal insects. Observe the colors in your yard. Watch a sunrise, look for the moon in all its phases (July 23 is the full moon) and savor the longest days of summer!

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rom July 17 through 25, A Safe Haven (ASH) is partnering with the Riot Fest Foundation and DoorDash to offer giveaway prizes for participants registering for the second annual Global Virtual Run/Walk to End Homelessness. ASH is raising awareness of the recent rise in homelessness caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Event proceeds will go toward preventing, addressing and ending homelessness for individuals and families in crisis in a sustainable manner with their pride and purpose restored. Created by music industry professionals and community leaders, the nonprofit Riot Fest Foundation is donating 50 three-day passes to the sold out Riot Fest 2021 from September 17 through 19. DoorDash is offering $100 DoorDash gift cards. Registrants will also have a chance to win a copy of Healing: Real Stories Told by Real People Who Have Overcome The Homeless and Opioid Epidemics. The book features powerful and detailed testimonials of 12 A Safe Haven alums that overcame alcoholism, drug abuse, physical and emotional abuse.

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he fifth annual Mycelium Mysteries Conference, hosted by Midwest Women’s Herbal, focusing on all things in the mushroom world, will be presented in person on September 25, 26 and 27, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. The conference is intended to provide inspiration and education about mushrooms for the health and healing of people and the planet. Workshops will be offered at the beginner through advanced levels on many topics such as wild mushroom skills, fungal ecology, fungi and human health, and ethnomycology. This is the only women-run, -taught and -focused mushroom conference in the world. Keynote speakers include ethnomycologist Elinoar Shavit, mycologists Guiliana Furci and Sarah Foltz Jordan. Dr. Corenlia Cho will offer a preconference workshop on Mushrooms for Clinical Practice and Jordan will offer an all-day preconference foray, teaching women how to identify and collect mushrooms in the field. Meals, lodging/camping and activities are included. Fungi are the “grandmothers” of our ecosystems, silently shaping the soil. The conference aims to help modern women connect with the roles and wisdom of their female ancestors that maintained and shared their understanding of the role of the fungal world. Midwest Women’s Herbal is committed to providing herbal eduSarah Foltz Jordan cation and opportunities for transformation, immersed in the Wise Woman Tradition. For more information and tickets, visit MidwestWomensHerbal.com. See ad on page 17 and at NAChicago.com.

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ellness Empowered, in Northbrook, is offering individual sauna sessions for $45 and packages of 10 for $400. Owner Mary Veltri says, “For thousands of years, sauna has been used as a way to detoxify our fatty tissue, stimulate our cardiovascular system, cleanse our integumentary system, maintain a healthy weight, achieve relaxation, achieve pain relief and enjoy anti-aging benefits. Overall, regular use of full-spectrum, infrared sauna is one of the most productive and inexpensive ways to invest in your health.” Near-infrared rays enhance skin renewal, cellular health, wound healing and tissue growth. Light-emitting diodes trigger a natural photo-biochemical reaction, and when the wave is pulsed, it can travel deeper into the tissues. mPulse saunas by Sunlighten pulsate for optimal benefits. Mid-infrared can penetrate deeper into the body’s soft tissue where inflammation occurs and speeds up the healing process. Far-infrared reaches deepest into the body where the toxins are stored. Location: 2177 Shermer Rd. For more information, call 847-963-6094. See ad on page 17, in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

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ana Moshkovich, DACM, LAc, at Nirvana Naturopathics, in Deerfield, is offering a natural facial rejuvenation at $200 off the regular price to showcase the benefits of cosmetic acupuncture. Nirvana Naturopathics provides related packages, an Elite Anti-Aging program and a VIP Anti-Aging program. Cosmetic acupuncture is a safer alternative to surgery or Botox, naturally helping make the skin look younger, smoother and all-around healthier. Unlike injection procedures, facial acupuncture addresses not only signs of aging, but also the skin’s overall health. As the needles puncture the skin, they create wounds called positive microtraumas. “When the body senses these wounds, it goes into repair mode,” says Moshkovich. “This is the same idea micro-needling uses to get bright, anti-aging results, except acupuncture is a bit less intense, averaging about 50 punctures. It’s a bit different then micro-needling and we stimulate acupuncture points to also boost immunity and have more vital energy flowing; not just into the face, but also in the whole body. We also use Celluma.” Location: 707 Lake Cook Rd., Ste. 100. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 847-250-9432 or visit Nirvana Naturopathics.com. See ad on page 21, in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com. 12

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hermography, a non-invasive, painless screening tool used for the detection of many health issues, is now being offered by Northwest Medical Thermography, formerly Northwest Healing Center. Locations include Lake Forest, Highland Park, Evanston, Arlington Heights and Naperville. A full-body screening covers all regions of the body with no less than 25 images. A region of interest can be used for localized screening and assessment such as breast, cardiovascular and thyroid health, and detect early signs of muscular skeletal disorders, sinus and allergies, digestive disorders, dental pathologies, nerve damage, inflammation, fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome/reflex sympathetic dystrophy, dental issues such as TMJ, carpal tunnel syndrome and skin cancer. For more information, including locations, and to make appointments, call 224-600-3216 or visit NorthwestHealingCenter.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

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eather Faun, an intuitive for 18 years, has reopened her practice and is seeing clients in person in Aurora and via phone. Services include mediumship, channeling, mentoring, energy healing, pet healing, home clearing and soul diet. She is also offering Vibe Young, a new service with master esthetician Courtney Organ, from California, to help rejuvenate the skin’s look and energy. Retreats are scheduled for this fall with intuitive counselor Jill Iantoni who, along with Faun, guides participants to heal, meditate and create miracles. Individuals, couples and groups may schedule a reading with Faun to get clarity and direction to help navigate their path. Sessions help people view life like a map that shows clearly where we have been, where we are now and where we are going. “When we are able to get to the core energies blocking us, we can transform and raise our vibration so creation is easier,” says Faun. When our energy is in harmony, life flows and things work for us. Our thoughts and beliefs make up our energy and contribute to the life we are creating, so healing ourselves is the most valuable thing we can invest in.” For more information, visit HeatherFaunBasl.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

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he new Local Food Forum e-newsletter, published daily for the Chicago area, presents a wide range of subjects in an informative, inspiring and entertaining manner, with photographs, recipes and food trivia. While the basic newsletter is free, an enhanced version is available through a paid subscription of $50 a year or $5 a month (cancel anytime). Bob Benenson, a career journalist and longtime “Good Food” advocate, covers all aspects of our region’s local food community with a special emphasis on farmers, farmers’ markets (including comprehensive schedules) and farm to table restaurants that bring delicious, healthy food, produced locally, to the table. Benenson is a regular guest on The Mike Nowak Show with Peggy Malecki (MikeNowak.net). Local Food Forum also includes coverage of important issues such as food access and security, food as a tool for economic development and jobs, and state and federal food policy as we work as a community to build a better-for-you, better-for-the-planet food system. Visit LocalFoodForum.substack.com to subscribe and view back issues. For more information, email Bob@LocalFoodForum.com.

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Two readily available natural strategies— sunlight exposure and sufficient sleep—appear to lower the risks of suffering and dying from COVID-19, report two new studies. Researchers from the UK University of Edinburgh examined records of 2,474 U.S. counties from January to April 2020 to compare numbers of COVID-related deaths to levels of UVA rays from the sun. They found that people living in counties with the highest Either sidestepUVA levels had on average, a 29 percent lowping an argument er chance of dying from the coronavirus. They or resolving it ruled out the vitamin D factor by not including on the same day counties with UVB levels that would produce pays off quickly by the vitamin. Repeating the analysis in England halving the reacand Italy produced the same results. The retivity level—negasearchers theorized that nitric oxide released by tive “aftertaste”— that day and the skin when in sunlight may reduce the ability often erasing any of that virus to replicate. darkened emoA second study of 2,884 high-risk healthcare tional response workers in five European countries and the U.S. found that every additional hour of sleep reduc- the following day, say University of es the risk of COVID-19 infection by 12 perOregon researchcent. However, insomnia, disrupted sleep and ers. Based on daily burnout are linked to a heightened risk of surveys of more becoming infected with the coronavirus, having than 2,000 people reporting their emotional ups and downs during an more severe symptoms and a longer recovery eight-day period, the researchers found that when people feel they period, reports the researchers in BMJ Nutrition have resolved an argument, the emotional response associated with Prevention & Health. People that had problems that disagreement is significantly reduced or even eliminated. Stress reactivity has been found to significantly reduce lifespan, studies show, like difficulty falling or staying asleep or reguand is linked to heart disease, a weakened immune system, reproduclarly using sleeping pills were 88 percent more tive issues and gastrointestinal conditions. likely to be infected with COVID-19 than those without such issues.

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Researchers are using recycled rock dust to enrich farm and rangeland soils to accelerate the processes by which soils capture atmospheric carbon. The natural process of rock weathering provides a proven method of capturing carbon from the atmosphere and putting it into the soil, where it may remain for centuries. Benjamin Z. Houlton, the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of the Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, says, “Soil can be part of the solution set. It will not save us, but it can help to put us on path to negative emissions.” Field testing has been conducted for a year with positive early findings. Iris Holzer, a Ph.D. student at the University of California-Davis, has seen a doubling of the rate of carbon capture in soils with rock amendments compared to soils without. Excess carbon speeds up the greenhouse effect, which causes rising temperatures and other challenges to global security, food production, economic growth, infrastructure and human and ecosystem health. Over a five-year period, crushed volcanic rock added to agricultural soils across the globe could remove 2.8 billion tons of carbon.

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Hayek Hospital, in suburban Beirut, Lebanon, launched a 100 percent plant-based menu in March as a “moral responsibility”. Patients will no longer be greeted after waking up from surgery with ham, cheese, milk and eggs, the same foods that may have contributed to their health problems. The family-owned private hospital emphasizes the health benefits of vegan diets, which have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. The hospital says deciding factors included the World Health Organization classification of processed meat consumption as carcinogenic, as well as the role that animal agriculture plays in spawning diseases and pandemics. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that three out of four new or emerging infectious diseases in humans come from animals. The American Medical Association passed a resolution in 2017 requesting U.S. hospitals promote better health by offering plant-based meals to patients, staff and visitors, and similar recommendations have been issued by the American College of Cardiology. New York and California now have laws requiring hospitals to provide a plant-based option with meals.

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The agriculture startup Plenty Unlimited Inc. is building an indoor vertical farm in the South Los Angeles suburb of Compton to provide jobs and fresh produce to the historical “food desert” and surrounding areas. Traditional farms are usually only able to harvest crops a few times a year, but because Plenty’s hydroponic farms are free of the limitations of seasonal changes, weather conditions, pests and natural disasters, they can produce food year-round. The crops are cultivated in a clinically sanitary environment with full personal protective equipment for staff, as well as robots to do much of the picking. The first time produce is touched by human hands is when the consumer opens the package. Plenty’s project condenses 700 acres of farmland into a 95,000-square-foot warehouse. Its first vertical farm opened in South San Francisco in 2018, and it maintains a research and development farm in Laramie, Wyoming. By building farms vertically, healthy, quality produce can be grown without harming the environment, especially in urban areas, where land is limited and food insecurity may be widespread. In addition to the vertical plant towers, Plenty uses LED lighting and automation to plant, feed and harvest crops. The warehouses grow plants faster and with more nutritional density with no need for pesticides, using a fraction of the water required by traditional farming. 16

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Picturing the Prairie at Chicago Botanic Garden icturing the Prairie: Paintings by Philip Juras, is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through September 12 at the Chicago Botanic Garden, in Glencoe. The exhibit of 15 large studio canvases and many smaller field paintings depicts rare, complex, diverse natural habitats that require conservation, restoration and stewardship work to protect the remaining prairies and restore others. Picturing the Prairie celebrates their vital role in our Midwestern heritage and takes visitors on a journey of prairie landscapes throughout the state of Illinois. Events related to the exhibition include Prairie Walks from 9:30 to 11 a.m., August 28; After Hours Buzz from 6 to 8 p.m. July 8 and 22 and August 5 and 19. In this series, Garden conservation scientists illuminate the most fascinating prairie stories with interactive demonstrations, light hors d’oeuvres and drinks on the Visitor Center Deck (North). Picturing the Prairie partners include the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (FPDCC. com), Field Museum (Field Museum.org), The Nature Conservancy (Nature.org) and Openlands (Openlands.org). “At first, it looks like a big grassy area that’s got some flowering plants in it,” says Juras about the prairie. “But with a little bit closer observation, you really get to see a lot of nuance and complexity. When you see a place like that, you’re also getting a small picture of what the experience of Illinois used to be like.” There once were 22 million acres of tallgrass prairie in Illinois; now, one hundredth of 1 percent of high-quality prairie remains in Illinois. The small prairie remnants that currently remain require conservation, restoration and stewardship to survive. Prairie plants have deep root systems that are adapted to hot summers and cold winters. Prairies evolved in the presence of fire, periodic drought and grazing. Illinois is in the tallgrass region of prairies because we have enough rainfall to support tall grasses. Tallgrass prairies are places of high biodiversity that are rich in beauty and bright with more than 300 native plants such as purple coneflowers (Echinacea) as well as birds and pollinators such as monarch butterflies that depend on this habitat to survive. The tallgrass prairie landscape is filled with 10-foot-tall grasses and dozens of wildflowers throughout the growing season. The Chicago Botanic Garden, one of the treasures of the Forest Preserves of Cook County, is a 385-acre, living plant museum featuring 27 distinct gardens and four natural areas. With events, programs and activities for all ages, the Garden is open every day of the year. Opened to the public in 1972, the Garden is managed by the Chicago Horticultural Society, accredited by the American Association of Museums and a member of the American Public Gardens Association (APGA). The Chicago Botanic Garden offers classes for students from ages pre-K through adulthood through the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School. The hands-on learning programs 18

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are for people of all ages, abilities, interests and backgrounds. Adult education classes include horticulture, garden design, nature studies and botanical arts for all levels of interest. Other programs bring the wonder of nature and plants to children, teens and teachers. The Garden’s community gardening programs provide access to fresh produce in Chicago’s food desert communities and training in sustainable urban agriculture for youth and adults. The Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center provides laboratories and teaching facilities for more than 200 Ph.D. scientists, land managers, students and interns that conduct research critical to fulfilling the Garden’s efforts to save the planet by saving our plants. The Science Career Continuum serves minority students from Chicago Public Schools and throughout the region, mentoring them as they prepare for science studies in college and beyond. The Garden, offering a graduate program in plant biology and conservation with Northwestern University. The Garden is also host to Botanic Gardens Conservation International-U.S., and a member of the Center for Plant Conservation. Admission fees apply for some events. Visitors must preregister at ChicagoBotanic.org/ picturing prairie for timed entry. Location: 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe. For more information, call 847-835-5440 or visit ChicagoBotanic.org/adult_education/prairie_classes.

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high-nutrient fertilizer. Compost is called “black gold” for its high value in gardening, but it’s simply decayed organic material. Consider all the organic materials that fall to the forest floor, break down and return to the earth. This process can be easily recreated at home.

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To start composting, get a couple of containers.

The basic recipe is a mix of nitrogen-rich/green materials (food waste, grass clippings, plant trimmings) and carbon-rich/brown materials (dried leaves, sticks, shredded newspaper or cardboard). Shoot for 25 percent green materials. An unbalanced pile can be amended.

n If it’s wet, moldy or stinky, add more brown materials and stir with a pitchfork to increase oxygen flow and loosen the pile.

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Turn Food Waste into ‘Black Gold’ Just 3 percent of uneaten food in the U.S. is composted, reported the Natural Resources Defense Council in 2012. The remaining food scraps rotting in landfills account for 23 percent of U.S. methane emissions, a greenhouse gas at least 25 times more powerful than carbon monoxide in global warming. With minimal planning and effort, however, food scraps can be recycled through composting into an organic,

Beautiful containers abound, but an old pan will work. Countertop positioning makes it easy to toss in kitchen scraps, but it could also be placed under the sink or in the freezer. A review of several options can be found at TheSpruceEats.com.

n A yard bin or pile. Due to critters and pets, a lid is recommended. Gardening stores sell compost bins, but they can be made using instructions at Homesteading.com. Bins in place, start collecting and piling. Organic materials will break down—it’s just a matter of time. The pile should consist of yard waste (grass clippings, plant scraps, small sticks) and kitchen waste (peels, cores, eggshells, tea leaves, coffee grounds, bread). Do not include invasive weeds, meat, bones, dairy products, oils or pet excrement.

n A pile that is too dry will take longer to break down. Add kitchen scraps, green grass clippings or sprinkle with water to encourage microbial activity. A balanced pile that is stirred or turned weekly will decay the fastest. Seeing worms and other soil organisms in the pile is a good sign that the process is working. Finished compost looks like dark, rich soil. Spread it onto the garden in the spring. Scoop some into the holes for new plants. Side dress plants all season. Compost releases nutrients gradually, improves soil condition and helps retain water. Plants thrive with better root systems. Compost gardeners reap bountiful harvests.

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As stewards of healthy landscapes and proponents of climate resiliency, officials at the Lake County Forest Preserves (LCFP) altered their Capital Improvement Plan to prioritize and accelerate current net-zero building goals and lead the way for others to do the same. A net-zero building, also referred to as a zero-energy building, produces enough renewable energy to meet its own annual energy consumption requirements, reducing the use of nonrenewable energy. These buildings use cost-effective measures to reduce energy usage. At the Ryerson Conservation Area, in Riverwoods, LCFP planners are currently working with design architects to replace aging classroom cabins with a new net-zero environmental education center. A similar style of building for grounds maintenance at Lakewood Forest Preserve, in Wauconda, is in the design phase.

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) is providing new sites and collaborators participating in their clothing and textile collection program. Residents can find the closest location to drop off and donate new, gently used or worn items like shirts, pants, jeans, blankets, comforters, sheets, towels, table linens and more to be reused, repurposed or recycled/upcycled. Eighty-five percent of these materials usually end up in our landfills. Find a list of accepted items at swalco.org.

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Alex Ty Kovach, executive director of the LCFP, says, “Focusing on these net-zero building goals is important for the future of the Lake County Forest Preserves and the community in which we serve. We are running out of time to preserve a habitable planet for our children and grandchildren. Now is the perfect time for us to engage in these clean energy projects.” For more information, visit LCFPD.org.

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SAD is a primary risk factor for high blood pressure, abnormal blood lipids, increased blood glucose and weight gain, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). These intermediate conditions can lead to full-blown chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes, all of which are on the rise. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 60 percent of American adults have at least one chronic disease and 40 percent have two or more, making chronic disease the leading cause of death and disability in the country. The good news from WHO is that up to 80 percent of heart disease cases, 90 percent of Type 2 diabetes cases and one-third of cancer incidences could be avoided by a healthier diet, as well as lifestyle changes like stopping smoking and increasing physical activity. A healthy diet is not as simple as cutting out convenience foods, because many people literally can’t stop eating them. Studies have compared the addictive properties of added sugar and salt to those of nicotine and cocaine. “Additives like sugar release opioids and dopamine in the brain. The same neurochemical changes in the brain occur in addictions,” says Claire Stagg, DDS, founder of Health Connections Dentistry, in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, and author of Smile! It’s All Connected, a layperson’s guide that explains the essential connections between the mouth and overall prostock-studio/AdobeStock.com

ating is a basic need, but many Americans are not filling this need with healthful choices. Among the more than 700,000 Americans that die each year from heart disease, stroke or Type 2 diabetes, about 45 percent eat meals heavy in salt, processed meat and sugary drinks, and low in fruits, vegetables, fish and nuts, according to a March 2017 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. “I fully understand and empathize with people in the public,” says T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., author of the groundbreaking The China Study and founder of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, in Ithaca, New York. Campbell has often stressed that public and professional understanding of nutrition is lacking. The problems with the Standard American Diet (SAD) start with the very ground it is grown in. Large-scale farming in the U.S. has depleted the soil, producing lower nutrient foods. In addition, many foods are processed by manufacturers to improve shelf life, which further destroys nutrients and requires toxic additives. “The default choice, the easy choice, is the inexpensive, highly processed food. Our built environment throughout the country has made it easier to find fast food than a produce store,” says Lisa McDowell, director of lifestyle medicine and clinical nutrition at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

wellness. “People need to be educated, or re-educated, to take ownership of their health by remembering the basic premise that their bodies can be healthy if they get the right nutrients to facilitate and support that basic process.” Campbell agrees that more people need to be educated. A major theme in his latest book, The Future of Nutrition, is how to sift through the conflicting information that exists.

Healthier Helpings As the food industry continues to woo Americans with fast and easy processed foods, there are consumer shifts taking place. “About a quarter of U.S. adults are trying to manage a health or medical condition by making healthy food and beverage choices,” stated the NPD Group consumer research firm in 2019. “Younger adults, ages 18 to 24, are particularly interested in using foods to improve their health.” It turns out that it’s most beneficial to focus on adding what is needed for optimal health, instead of worrying about what to eliminate. As William Li, M.D., counsels in Eat to Beat Disease, “Human nature abhors deprivation.” As president of the Angiogenesis Foundation, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Li advises us to “practice health care at home every day in our own kitchens.” He suggests frequently eating such simple, but disease-defying foods as dark chocolate, walnuts, kiwis, sourdough bread and sauerkraut. “I recommend participating in bigger box stores. They do a great job at making high-quality food available at an inexpensive price,” says McDowell. She also suggests batch cooking and planning meals ahead for the week.

Plant-based eating is finally becoming mainstream, thanks in part to such eye-opening documentaries as Forks Over Knives, Earthlings, PlantPure Nation and Food, Inc. Research backs up the benefits. In a 2019 study in the Journal of the American Heart Association, Johns Hopkins researchers report that in a 30-year period, people eating a mostly plant-based diet were 32 percent less likely to die from a cardiovascular condition and 25 percent less likely to die from any cause. A 2017 report published in International Journal of Epidemiology suggests that fruits and vegetables are associated with a reduced risk of many chronic diseases and may protect against certain types of cancers. For treatment, reversal and prevention of chronic disease, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, in Chesterfield, Missouri, recommends eating a primarily plant-based diet containing minimally processed vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Campbell says that moving to a 100 percent plant-based diet “and staying there for one to three months, provides an opportunity for virtually everyone to finally crave a salad on a regular basis. This is a place wherein people have little or no interest to backslide because their taste preferences have profoundly changed.” As plant-based eating gains momentum, there are more imitation meat products. These foods can be helpful to transition away from meat, but Campbell cautions, “They do not replace the whole plant-

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based foods, even though they are plant-based, because salt, sugar and added oil are usually added.”

Eating by the Colors Eating fruits and vegetables in a rainbow of vibrant colors ensures we get a variety of phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The federal Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion recommends consuming two and one-half cups of vegetables and two cups of fruit each day. McDowell suggests including “deeply pigmented fruits and veggies in at least five different colors, so that you’re getting all of the micronutrients and they’re all working together.” Aim to include a couple different foods from each of the following color groups over a week’s time. Infographics and charts are available for download from the American Heart Association (Heart.org), VeganEasy.org, Dr. Ranjan Chatterjee (DrChatterjee.com) and others. Apps such as Eat the Rainbow Food Journal, Eat Five and VegHunter also make vegetable and fruit intake easy to track.

Food to Heal the Planet Eating healthy also means making a choice for the health of the planet. Organic, locavore and small-farm advocates are speaking out against the industrialized U.S. food system with its extensive use of pesticides, poor treatment of animals and lack of regenerative soil management. Organizations like the Rodale Institute, Regeneration International, Kiss the Ground and the Ecological Farming Association are working to train farmers to regenerate soils to not only restore climate stability, but also provide far healthier foods from nutrient-rich soils. “I believe if we have a greater understanding of our local and regional food systems, we will be moving in a more sustainable, intentional and responsible direction for ourselves, our communities and the planet,” says Andrea Bemis, author of the farm-to-table cookbook Local Dirt and operator of Tumbleweed Farm with her husband Taylor in Mount Hood, Oregon. Local food is easier on the planet for several reasons. “Large commercial farms work the soil so intensively that they must use synthetic fertilizers to get anything to grow,” says Brock Hall, owner of Florida Fields to Forks, in Malabar, Florida. Alternatively, cover crops keep nutrients in the soil, requiring less water and naturally sequestering more carbon from the atmosphere. Shorter transit or shipping distances after picking uses less pollution-causing fuel. “Choosing the right food is not only important for our personal health, but also is important for our planet and for our checking account,” says T. Colin Campbell, author of The China Study and The Future of Nutrition. “I have come to believe, after being in this discipline for 65-plus years, that our choice of food is the easiest and most important choice we can make to address the many existential problems that we now face.” 24

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Green: Dark greens have cancer-blocking chemicals like allyl sulfides, lutein and indoles, which inhibit carcinogens. They also contain folate for healthy cells and calcium for stronger bones, muscles and heart regulation. Get plenty of asparagus, avocados, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, green tea, kale, kiwi, spinach and green herbs. Blue and purple: Anthocyanins wipe out free radicals, boost brain health and reduce inflammation. Resveratrol can delay cellular aging, protect the heart and reduce risk of some cancers. Add blueberries, blackberries, eggplant, elderberries, figs, grapes, plums, raisins, eggplant and purple cabbage. Red: Rich in lycopene, a potent scavenger of gene-damaging free radicals, red plants lower risk of certain cancers and boost heart, brain, eye and bone health. Try apples, beets, cherries, cranberries, raspberries, red peppers, tomatoes and watermelon. Yellow and orange: Contain vitamin C, hesperidin and carotenoids such as beta-carotene to inhibit tumors, protect eyes, detoxify the body, reduce inflammation and boost the immune system and heart health. Add apricots, bananas, cantaloupe, carrots, mango, oranges, pineapple, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, tangerines and yellow peppers. White and brown: The onion family contains allicin and beta glucans, which have anti-tumor properties and can help lower cholesterol. Nuts contain healthy fats. Other foods in this group contain blood pressure-regulating potassium and antioxidant flavonoids like quercetin and kaempferol, along with digestion-boosting fiber. Choose beans, cauliflower, garlic, leeks, mushrooms, nuts, onions, parsnips and whole grains.

Gaining Gut Health The gut contains the organs that make up the digestive tract and the gut microbiome, a balance of microorganisms that survive on food. A healthy gut can prevent and heal illnesses in the digestive tract, immune system, cardiovascular system, kidneys and brain. If the gut is burdened with unhealthy foods and digestion is impeded, illness may arise. However, shifting to healthier, plantbased foods can cause a measurable shift in the gut microbiome in three to four days, Duke University researchers report in Nature. Gut health can be enhanced and restored with specific foods: Enzymes to break down food are found in raw fruits, vegetables, sprouts, nuts and fresh herbs, and can be destroyed by cooking or processing. These work before the body’s digestive enzymes kick in to improve digestion, eliminate toxins and boost energy. Studies have shown that raw plants also help with weight loss, decreasing cholesterol and reducing inflammation. Probiotics, live bacteria that promote healthy gut flora, are found in fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, sourdough bread, yogurt, kefir, pickles, miso and cheddar cheese. Prebiotics, undigestible natural fibers that feed probiotics, abound in apples, asparagus, bananas, barley, burdock root, dandelion greens, flaxseeds, garlic, oats and onions.

Going Local Whole foods grown locally provide the most nutrition. Michael Pollan, professor of science and environmental journalism at the University of California, Berkeley, and author of In Defense of Food, famously said, “Don’t eat anything your great grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food.” Buying, preparing and eating whole foods may seem laborious at first, but the shift away from “easy foods” can quickly become a way of life as the body begins to feel better. “We hear stories every week about people who have fixed health issues from eating healthy,” says Brock Hall, owner of the Florida Fields to Forks organic community supported agriculture (CSA) farm in Malabar, Florida. He adds that everyone “ought to get closer to your food” by growing it or getting to know organic farmers at local markets, self-pick operations or through CSAs. Healthy eating is about balance. Enjoy comfort foods occasionally, focusing on the bigger picture of more healthful foods overall. Julie Peterson has contributed to Natural Awakenings for more than a decade. Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

The Shift in the Medical Field “We, as a society, have gotten locked into focusing on disease cure over health care,” writes T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., author of the bestselling The China Study and the recently released The Future of Nutrition. Fortunately, as studies prove that diabetes, kidney disease, cancer and Crohn’s disease improve with changes in diet, the medical community is slowly shifting toward using nutrition in tandem with traditional care to help manage and prevent disease. Unfortunately, says John Osborne, M.D., director of cardiology at State of the Heart Cardiology, in Dallas, “The amount of nutritional education in medical school is minimal.” Now, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is aiming to fill that void by training healthcare teams to prevent and reverse chronic disease through lifestyle behaviors. Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is one example. After a group of physicians and registered dietitians received ACLM certification, it launched a Lifestyle Medicine and Clinical Nutrition program. “The goal is to provide support to individuals and teach them to hardwire best practices that optimize their own personal health and potential,” says Lisa McDowell, program director. The Food as Medicine Institute, in Portland, Oregon, also offers a training program for healthcare professionals and nutritionists to implement community-based nutrition programs. The Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, in Ohio, offers programs that help patients identify genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors to shift health from illness to well-being. The Gaples Institute, in Naperville, Illinois, offers nutritional training and accreditation for medical clinicians, as well as free nutritional instruction online for the public.

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Sizzling on the Grill Healthy, Sustainable Summer Fare by Laura Paisley Beck

The Downside of Grilling Most charcoal and all lighter fluids contain chemicals that create air pollution when burned, harming our health and the environment. Better alternatives are sustainably sourced, organic and natural materials, such as charcoal made from bamboo or coconut shells. Entrepreneur Fred Grosse sought to solve another problem associated with conventional grilling materials: the taste of lighter fluid on barbecue foods. He invented Mojobricks, a carbon-neutral alternative to charcoal designed to impart a smoky flavor to grilled foods. “You’re breathing in 50 percent less particulate matter standing at the grill than if you grill with charcoal or wood,” he says about his bricks made with compressed sawdust from wood mills. “They heat food more efficiently, take up less storage space than bags of charcoal and keep trees growing in the forest.”

What Gets Grilled Matters Americans eat three times more meat than the global average. To meet the immense demand, mass-produced beef is trucked across the nation with dire environmental impacts including cow methane emissions, the burning of fossil fuels for transport and excessive land use. To curtail these impacts, Americans can choose to reduce or eliminate their beef consumption and when they do decide to grill a ribeye or New York strip, choose local, organic, grass-fed beef. Eliminating meat is simple as vegetarian and vegan options are innumerable. “Question what a burger is, and off you go with legumes, root vegetables, mush26

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rooms, cheese or whatever you happen to feel like,” says Martin Nordin, author of Green Burgers. Genevieve Taylor’s new cookbook, Charred, features enticing meals to cook over a flame that include vegetables, spices, nuts, herbs and other inventive ingredients. Amy Lawrence and Justin Fox Burks, co-authors of Low-Carb Vegetarian, have had a dramatic increase in requests for grilled versions of vegetarian dishes, a sign of increasing outdoor cooking trends.

Presentation for the Planet When hosting backyard dinner parties, consider that paper and plastic dinnerware will end up in the landfill. Ask guests to bring a plate and fork or mix and match whatever dish sets are on hand. Another suggestion is to go vintage. “There has already been so much manufactured of everything, we wouldn’t need to manufacture another plate, for example, for another generation or two,” says Morgan Miller, owner of Rewind Decor vintage store in Madison, Wisconsin. With a few adjustments, eco-grilling is easy, delicious and much better for the planet. Marinate locally sourced ingredients, burn as carbon-neutral a fire as possible and serve up delicious food on real plates that friends and family will help wash. Guests will be inspired and follow suit in their own homes. As Grosse says, “Each small difference adds up to big change.” Laura Paisley Beck is a freelance writer and self-proclaimed foodie in Madison, Wisconsin. Reach out at LauraPaisleyBeck@gmail.com.

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or most Americans, summer smells like fresh-cut grass and barbecue sizzling in the backyard. Approximately 64 percent of U.S. adults own a grill or smoker, but common practices are bad for the environment. Fortunately, many great chefs have the problem covered with delicious alternatives to traditional, carbon-emitting methods.

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BBQ Brussels Sprouts Sandwiches with Brussels Sprout Slaw Yield: 6 sandwiches 2 lb Brussels sprouts 1 cup shredded carrot (about one large) 2 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 Tbsp grainy mustard Kosher salt and cracked black pepper (to taste)

The Chubby Vegetarian’s Memphis BBQ Dry Rub (measure all ingredients by volume) 2 parts chipotle chili powder 2 parts sweet paprika 2 parts smoked paprika 2 parts granulated garlic 2 parts kosher salt 2 parts cracked black pepper 2 parts cumin 2 parts dried thyme 2 parts dried oregano 1 part cinnamon 1 part ground ginger 1 part light brown sugar 1 part powdered, dried porcini mushrooms*

First, make the Brussels sprout slaw. Thinly slice enough of the Brussels sprouts to have 2 cups. Reserve the remainder of the Brussels sprouts. In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups shredded sprouts with the shredded carrot, mayonnaise, mustard and salt and pepper to taste. Toss until well-incorporated. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve. (Makes about 2 cups of slaw.) Preheat the grill on high for 10 minutes. Cover the grill with a single layer of aluminum foil. Slice the remaining Brussels sprouts in half. In a large bowl, toss the halved Brussels sprouts and the onion with the sesame oil, vinegar and BBQ dry rub until everything is coated. Place the Brussels sprouts on the grill for 5 minutes on one side and 4 minutes on the other side, or until the edges are brown and they’re cooked through. Remove sprouts from the grill and place them into a medium bowl. Pour in BBQ sauce. Using a spatula, toss the Brussels sprouts in the sauce until they’re well-coated. Put the BBQ Brussels aside until ready to assemble the sandwiches. On the bottom part of each hamburger bun, pile on the BBQ and top it with the slaw.

Mix all ingredients in a large food storage container until equally distributed. *Dried porcini mushrooms can be found at almost any specialty grocery or ordered online. Turn the dried mushrooms into a powder by placing them in a coffee grinder or food processor and pulsing until no large bits remain. Recipe by Justin Fox Burks and Amy Lawrence of The Chubby Vegetarian blog and cookbooks.

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1 white onion (quartered and sliced) 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp of The Chubby Vegetarian’s Memphis BBQ Dry Rub 1 cup BBQ sauce 6 hamburger buns

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Grilled Cumin Carrots with Pecans, Ricotta and Herbs Yield: 4 to 6 side-dish servings 1 lb 2 oz bunch of carrots, preferably with the tops on 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp cumin seeds, lightly crushed in a pestle and mortar 1 tsp soft, dark brown sugar 1 tsp dried chili flakes, ideally chipotle chili flakes 1 clove garlic, crushed 1¼ cup ricotta ½ bunch of spring onions (scallions), thinly sliced ½ cup pecans, toasted and chopped 1 small bunch of coriander (cilantro), chopped Extra-virgin olive oil, to drizzle Salt and freshly ground black pepper Trim the tops off the carrots and scrub under running water. Slice in half lengthwise, or into quarters if they are a little larger, to approximately finger-thickness. Fill a pan with boiling water and add a little salt, then set over high heat and bring back to the boil. Once boiling, add the carrots and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain well and tip into a mixing bowl. While they are still hot, add the olive oil, cumin, brown sugar, chili flakes and garlic, and stir well to mix. Cover and leave to marinate for a couple of hours at room temperature.

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Once ready to cook, fire up the barbecue for direct grilling, or preheat a cast-iron griddle pan on the hob. Lay the carrots on the grill bars or griddle and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, turning regularly, until they are nicely caramelized. If barbecuing, add a few smoking wood chunks or chips to up the smokiness. Use a brush to baste the carrots with any excess marinade from the bowl while turning. Once soft and caramelized, scatter the carrots over a serving plate and dot with heaped teaspoons of ricotta. Sprinkle over the spring onions, chopped pecans and coriander. Finally, add a generous drizzle of olive oil and finish with a good grind of pepper. Serve while still warm. Recipe from Genevieve Taylor’s book Charred. Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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Melon Refresh ummer is a great time when we play, remember our childhoods and enjoy the season of the sun. Yet in all the playing we do in the garden, swimming pool, sprinkler or jumping in the creek, we sometimes forget to drink enough water to stay hydrated under the summer sun. Water is of major importance to all living things; in some organisms, up to 90 percent of their body weight comes from water. Up to 60 percent of the adult human body is water. According to H.H. Mitchell in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, the brain and heart are composed of 73 percent water, and the lungs are about 83 percent water. The skin contains 64 percent water, muscles and kidneys are 79 percent, and even bones are watery: 31 percent. This means that when we become dehydrated, our bodies can suffer from muscle cramps, tiredness, headaches and mood swings. Our recipe this month is full of hydrating summer fruits that can be easily made and packaged in small, airtight containers to take on hikes, to summer camp or even on a road trip. We also love to cut out the fruit in fun shapes and serve as kabobs for the kids to take outside and eat.

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July 2021

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by Sandra Yeyati

idely considered to be an influential philosopher in the animal rights movement after his book Animal Liberation was published in 1975, Peter Singer is the Ira W. DeCamp professor of bioethics at the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University. He has written, co-authored, edited or co-edited more than 50 books, including Why Vegan? and The Way We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter.

Why is food an ethical issue? There are several reasons for making food an ethical issue and changing what we’re eating. One is that producing food has an enormous impact on the environment. About 25 percent of all human greenhouse gas emissions come from food production. It’s also an enormous source of animal suffering. Over 70 billion animals are raised and killed each year worldwide, and the majority of them are in intensive factory farms. Their lives are miserable for most of the time. And finally, factory farms are breeding grounds for new viruses. We’ve had swine flu and avian flu coming out of factory farms. It’s quite possible that the next pandemic will originate there.

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unnecessarily contribute to climate change when you can live in a way that has a lower greenhouse gas footprint. You could say luxury emissions are unethical while survival emissions are necessary, and so one can’t regard them as unethical.

What are the most important food choices that we can make from an ethical standpoint? Avoiding animal products is probably the first and most important ethical choice one can make. That’s going to dramatically lower your carbon footprint. You will no longer be complicit in the suffering of those tens of billions of factory-farmed animals, and you won’t be contributing to the increasing risks of viruses being bred in factory farms.

Is eating animals all right if they are raised humanely and don’t suffer when they are harvested? If animals aren’t suffering and have good lives, that’s a big improvement from the point of view of the animals, but it doesn’t overcome other problems. Grass-fed cattle may have good lives, but they continue to emit large quantities of greenhouse gases, methane in particular. Is painless killing of an animal that has led a good life acceptable? There’s an argument that it is, that at least they had a life, otherwise they wouldn’t have existed at all, so it’s not wrong. People are going to accept or reject that. There isn’t a clear-cut answer. It’s a complicated issue, so that’s why I tend to focus on the fact that large-scale commercial rearing of animals inevitably causes suffering for them and exploits them. Yes, they can come from very small farms

where animals are looked after and cared for, but it won’t likely happen on a large commercial scale.

Is there a hierarchy of animals that might be ethically okay to eat? I’m not really concerned about all animals in the zoological sense. I’m concerned about sentient beings or animals capable of suffering or enjoying their lives, and I don’t see that as necessarily coinciding with the boundary between plants and animals. So, oysters or clams or mussels, the simple bivalves, are clearly animals in zoological terms, but there’s good reason to believe that they don’t have a sufficiently complicated nervous system to feel pain, and if that’s the case, then I don’t think there’s an objection to eating those animals as long as they are farmed or raised in a sustainable way that doesn’t harm the environment.

Are you hopeful that more people will adopt ethical eating habits in the future? The huge increase in the availability of vegan products pretty much around the world is a great sign of hope, because what we need to do is to reach a critical mass where these products are not only available, but are also comparative in cost with animal products. Once that day comes, I think we’ll get far more people switching, where they really don’t have to change their diet that much, they don’t have to spend that much more and they can avoid all these negative ethical aspects and be healthier themselves. Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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Soulful Strides Running as a Spiritual Practice by Marlaina Donato

acing up sneakers and going out for a run helps to manage weight, high blood pressure, depression and addictions, but pressing our feet upon the Earth can be much more than a form of health-promoting exercise. Runners often refer to the “runner’s high”—attaining a profound sense of well-being after a good jog. According to David Linden, a professor of neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, this boost in mood is due to endocannabinoids, the body’s natural chemicals that are similar to the molecules in marijuana that promote relaxation. Running can be introspective, and over time, a spiritual practice. “Something seems to unite the physical and spiritual when pounding the pavement,” says Michael Fitzgerald, a seasoned runner and multi-genre author in Santaquin, Utah. “The discipline of running is a gift I give to myself. It gives me time away from the expectations of daily life and allows me to enter a world all its own.”

For many, running is competitive and involves the pursuit of excellence, but directing attention to inner emotional terrain and bodily sensations can foster a practice that transcends personal goals. “Once we see that we can be with the discomfort, the joy, the pain, the thrill of running, we realize that we can be present in every moment of our lives, no matter what it brings,” says Vanessa Zuisei Goddard, author of Still Running: The Art of Meditation in Motion. Goddard, a teacher of Zen in New 32

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Inhaling and exhaling with mindfulness during running, much like yoga, helps to foster the unity of body, mind and spirit. ~Vanessa Zuisei Goddard York City, underscores intention. “We can practice running not just as exercise, but as a form of moving meditation—what I call ‘still running’. It’s a way of saying to ourselves, ‘Every moment of my life matters. I want to be present for all of it. I want to be awake.’” Julia Chi Taylor, a London-based life coach and avid runner, highlights the breath as a guide, the option of using a mantra and “being mindful of any dynamic of pushing too hard or internal criticism, and instead practicing quietening the mind as you run.” The 20-year veteran of international races sees no division between the mundane and the divine. “Running has been a spiritual practice for me since I was a teenager, as I have always been on a spiritual path. Running seemed to me to be my soul expression.” Taylor’s challenge during her competitive years was to slow down inside. “I was often getting caught up with my ego’s desire for approval and recognition. It was always evident when I was caught up in pushing and losing the presence of the step; I always became ill or injured,” she relates.

Breath as Guide Inhaling and exhaling with mindfulness during running, much like yoga, helps to foster the unity of body, mind and spirit. “The breath is the most common object of meditation. I pair my breath with my stride, and this both keeps me connected to my body and it quiets my mind,” explains Goddard. Taylor concurs, noting, “Running asks that we breathe more deeply, and the more we are in touch with the breath, the mind stills, or at least starts to work in a freer way, and we realize we are not the mind. When we run with no purpose but to run,

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after a while we become the run, and each step takes care of itself.” For Fitzgerald, running has helped him to overcome negativity and find a sense of freedom. On the practical level, nixing earbuds for silence helps him to pave the way for a deeper experience. “I find my thoughts are clearer when I am running. Self-discipline for me is a spiritual endeavor. Overcoming internal, trite objections to exercise such as running always feels like a spiritual triumph. Such triumphs give me hope and motivate me to reach higher, again and again.” Moving the body invites transformation and a broader, deeper perspective. Taylor shares, “As our body gets fitter and develops endurance, it becomes easier to recognize the body as a temple of the soul. The skills we learn to master the art of running can then become skills to help us master the art of living.” Marlaina Donato is an author and recording artist. Connect at Autumn EmbersMusic.com.

Spiritual Practices on the Run Michael Fitzgerald: Occasionally, run just for the sake of running. Don’t wear a watch or carry your phone. Take a break from the slavery of electronics. Then pay attention to nature and the weather. Don’t judge it or wish it away. Just behold and honor it. You will find that your mind will quiet and you will feel more at peace. Julia Chi Taylor: It can help to practice a short, five-minute breathing meditation before running. Simply sit and watch your breath, without changing the rhythm. You can become connected to the silence within you and it becomes easier to stay more present to each step and to watch your breathing as you run. It also helps to stay at a relaxed pace with no effort of pushing. Listen to your footfall and run without any feelings of self-criticism. July 2021

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Pet Happy How Animals Help Kids Thrive

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s any parent whose child has begged long and hard for a puppy or kitty can testify, animals are close to children’s hearts. Up to 90 percent of kids are lucky enough to live with a pet at some point in their childhood, and studies show the effects can be profound for their health, character development and well-being. Kids and pets seem to share a deep and special bond. “Kids often recognize a kindred spirit in animals, especially pets. Like children, pets are cared for and nurtured in families by big people who get to make the rules,” says Gail F. Melson, Ph.D., professor emeritus of developmental studies at Purdue University and the author of Why the Wild Things Are: Animals in the Lives of Children. In one of Melson’s studies, 40 percent of 5-year-olds said that they turn to their pets when they feel sad, angry or have a secret to share. Children with pets demonstrate more empathy toward their peers and are less anxious and withdrawn than children without pets, her research shows. A University of Cambridge (UK) study reported that kids were happier with their dogs and cats than with their brothers and sisters. 34

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PETS ENHANCE KIDS’ HEALTH. A study by UK’s Warwick University found that children with pets had more robust immune systems and attended school an extra nine days on average each year compared to those without pets. Early exposure can be optimal: Babies living in homes with two or more dogs and cats are less than half as likely by age 7 to develop reactions to indoor and outdoor allergens like pet dander, dust mites and ragweed, reports a Medical College of Georgia study. Pets can have a measurable impact on children with special conditions. In a University of Massachusetts Medical School study of young people with Type 1 diabetes published in PLOS ONE, those that actively helped care for family pets were 2.5 times more likely to have well-controlled blood sugar levels, perhaps by learning the importance of daily routines. In families with an autistic child, owning a dog reduces stress and significantly improves interactions, benefits that grow over time, report UK University of Lincoln researchers. PETS BUILD SOCIAL SKILLS. According to a large American Humane study, small pets like guinea pigs and reptiles in thirdand fourth-grade classrooms improve students’ levels of communication, cooperation, responsibility, empathy, engagement and self-control. Pets can also train kids to set boundaries. Growing up in Verona, Wisconsin, twins McKenna and Samara Fagan became skillful at stopping their 70-pound golden retrievers and great Pyrenees from jumping on them, stealing their toys or persisting after a petting period had concluded. “As girls, they learned how to create boundaries not just with words, but also with body language and energy,” says their mother, Tia Fagan, a certified conscious parenting and authenticity coach. Now, she says, the 20-year-olds know “how to create and hold healthy boundaries with people.” PETS TEACH RESPONSIBILITY. “A child who knows that every day they will need to walk the dog (if it’s safe), feed the dog (with guidance) or even scoop the yard, will thrive on the routine of care and often will feel a confidence boost because they are taking care of their dog. This is empowering for kids who may not have much control over other things in their lives,” says Antoinette Martin of Cornelius, North Carolina, head veterinarian with the online vet locator HelloRalphie.com.

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Evaluate the commitment. “It’s important to remember that taking care of pets is expensive and time consuming, and you’re making a commitment to the pet for the duration of their life,” cautions Jennifer Coates, DVM, an advisory board member of Pet News Daily. “Fostering is a great alternative if pet adoption sounds like more than you can handle. Children can also volunteer at some animal shelters (often when accompanied by a parent), allowing them to experience some of the benefits of caring for animals without the long-term commitment.”

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PETS TEACH THE CYCLES OF LIFE. Because pets have shorter life spans than humans, surveys indicate that about 80 percent of children first experience death when a beloved pet dies, offering a teachable moment for the whole family, says Melson. Veterinarian Michelle Burch’s 3-year-old daughter grieved when the family dog died, but the child was encouraged to express her sadness and was helped by the award-winning book Dog Heaven, by Cynthia Rylant. A year later, “She loves to bring up her dog Baxter to strangers and how he is in dog heaven, but she knows that not all animals will stay on Earth forever,” says Burch, veterinarian for the pet insurance site SafeHounds.com. Difficult as the grief is, it’s still worth it, says Fagan. “Our pets have taught my children that to give and receive love unconditionally is the greatest gift of all and is worth the sadness and pain we feel when they pass.”

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Pick a child-friendly dog or cat. The American Kennel Society puts Labrador retrievers, bulldogs, golden retrievers and beagles at the top of their best family dog list. For cats, birman, ragdoll and Himalayan breeds are recommended as calm choices for kids by PetMD.com. Consider improving an animal’s life by taking home a shelter or rescue dog or cat. Shelter workers can help select a family-friendly choice. Consider other species. Smaller animals with fewer care demands may be a strategy if house space is limited or if a child needs to grow into responsibilities. Animals that can delight and teach include tropical fish, turtles, rabbits, birds, hamsters and lizards. Mae Waugh Barrios’ three children enjoy feeding, watering and collecting the eggs from the family’s four chickens every day at their Holliston, Massachusetts, home. “Not only do our farm-fresh eggs provide my family and my children with the best nutrition, it’s also been a lesson in symbiotic relationships. Because we give such good care to our chickens, they show their appreciation by providing us with delicious eggs,” says Barrios, who blogs at RaisingEmergingBilinguals.com. Train children about safety around dogs. It’s a natural impulse for younger children to run up excitedly to a dog and try to touch it, but this can create fear in the animal and raise the danger of an aggressive response. Instead, teach a child to ask permission of the adult handling the dog, and then to approach it slowly and calmly, letting it smell the back of the downward hand before touching it.

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Children with pets demonstrate more empathy toward their peers and are less anxious and withdrawn than children without pets.

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Growing Food Security The Benefits of Urban Gardening

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or a lot of Americans, healthy food is scarce. According to FeedingAmerica.org, more than 35 million Americans faced food insecurity in 2019. That number is expected to increase substantially due to the pandemic, which disrupted the food supply chain in ways that most Americans have never seen. The good news is that urban and localized gardening can bring fresh, healthy, organic, sustainable and affordable food to nearly every household. A 2013 abstract from Michigan State University published in Agriculture & Food Security states that urban gardens could not only provide healthy food, but also create a more resilient food system. During the pandemic, many people jumped at the chance to put in a garden, and in cities, where available land is limited, creative solutions have emerged. Just about any space could serve as a viable garden, including a spare room, rooftop, shipping containers or an empty warehouse. With hydroponics, no soil is required and with vertical systems, planters are stacked, requiring a small footprint.

Veggies Instead of Lawns Phan Truong, known as A Suburban Gardener on Instagram, turned her entire yard into an organic vegetable garden and invited her Scaggsville, Maryland, neighbors to share in 36

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the bounty. “I had this table of abundance in front of my house, but people weren’t taking anything! So, I hid in my garden, waiting for neighbors to walk by, and then I’d rush the fence and encourage them to take food,” Truong says. “My husband thought everyone would think we were weird.” Now, instead of getting polite waves from afar, the garden has become a communications hub among neighbors.

Sharing the Abundance When Truong witnessed friends losing jobs and struggling, she was inspired to lend a hand by assisting some of them to plant their own low-maintenance, high-yield gardens to save money on healthy meals.

Food Security Equals Health Ashlie Thomas, a research scientist known as The Mocha Gardener on Instagram, started gardening for healthy produce and medicinal plants at home in Graham, North Carolina, when family members on limited incomes living in a food desert had been diagnosed with health issues like hypertension and Type 2 diabetes. “Imagine having diet requirements that included mostly plant-based food, but your resources are simply not there,” Thomas says. “I didn’t know there was a term for that: food security. There is an increasing population with disease, and food could be the answer.” The problem is particularly prevalent in communities with no grocery stores, forcing residents to buy food at gas stations or drive considerable distances to big-box stores. Thomas observed that choices at these kinds of facilities are often between expensive produce or inexpensive junk food. Healthful food is not available or affordable for all. Thomas believes gardening empowers people to take control of their diet and their health, not only physiologically, but psychologically and spiritually. “It doesn’t just stop at the garden,” she says. “How you treat your body and other people has a positive healthy impact, as well.”

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GROW ORGANIC. It’s cheaper and doesn’t harm anyone or anything. “I grow organic because I want to respect my space. I don’t want to control Mother Nature, I want to work with her,” says Thomas. HERB IT UP. Mint, rosemary and basil taste great and can deter pests. Overall, keep it simple. Set up for success with just enough to learn and enjoy a new lifestyle. It can be expanded upon year after year, providing a bounty of nutritious food security.

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Once she had assisted people close to her, she decided to expand her reach. “My garden spits out a lot of food. I discovered there are local food banks and charities that collect food. I was surprised that they will take any abundance,” says Truong. Garrett Livingood, a North Atlanta, Georgia, blogger, developed GrowMyCommunity.org where local farmers, growers and community gardens can upload their location and what they offer, so that the locals know where to go for fruits, vegetables, herbs and other healthy eats. According to Livingood, “Forty percent of produce gets thrown out every year, so it’s not that we don’t have enough food, the problem is access.”

Laura Paisley Beck is a freelance writer and self-proclaimed foodie in Madison, Wisconsin. Reach her at LauraPaisleyBeck@gmail.com. July 2021

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egislation headed to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s desk will make Illinois more delicious, reduce food waste and improve local farmers’ bottom lines. In May, the Home-toMarket Act (ILStewards.org/policy-work/illinois-cottage-food-law/home-to-marketact) passed with unanimous support in the general assembly. The bill enables farmers like Ann Chaney, of Woodstock, to reach new customers. Chaney, who owns and operates Grace Farm Studios (GraceFarmStudios.com) a three-acre vegetable farm and raspberry U-pick farm, sells a unique raspberry tea that she makes in her home kitchen from raspberries leaves and dried raspberries. She uses imperfect raspberries that customers haven’t picked and sells the tea at the Woodstock Farmers’ Market under Illinois’ Cottage Food Law, but she can’t sell those cottage food items in other places, like on her farm’s website. Illinois is just one of three states in the nation that limits cottage food sales to farmers’ markets, with few exceptions. The Home-to-Market Act would expand sales avenues for certain non-potentially hazardous food produced in a home kitchen to include fairs, festivals, pick-up, delivery and shipping. If signed by the governor, Chaney’s customers will be able to buy her raspberry tea online and at Woodstock’s annual Autumn Drive festival in October. “People from all over the Midwest come,” Chaney says. “I would like to be able to sell my jam and jelly during Autumn Drive to lots of people who 38

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are coming here, but who don’t normally come to my farm during the regular farm season.” With the proposed law change, small farms, women-owned businesses and low-income entrepreneurs will have the ability to grow their businesses and shoppers will have more options to buy local food. The Home-to-Market Act is among a dozen legislative initiatives supported by Illinois Stewardship Alliance (ILStewards. org) to expand local food and sustainable agriculture. The statewide nonprofit is an alliance of farmers and eaters that use their voices and choices to shape a more just and regenerative food system. “I’m one of the farmers, and I talk with the eaters that they also have with the Alliance,” Chaney says. “We work things out—what’s the most efficient way to get from where we are now to the place where we want to be in the future.” Members like Chaney use their voices to educate policymakers on the barriers and opportunities in agriculture. These are some results of the Alliance’s farmer-led, eater-powered campaigns. Grace Farm

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Illinois is one step closer to building a new transparent and transformative procurement policy to grow our local food economy, with passage of the Good Food Task Force Resolution. The resolution creates a state task force that will begin exploring ways to shift millions of taxpayer dollars in state food procurement to more local, fair, healthy, humane and sustainable food businesses in our state. Low-income families that use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will have twice the purchasing power when they buy fresh produce at farmers’ markets. Lawmakers appropriated $500,000 in the Healthy Local Food Incentives Fund that will enable farmers’ markets across the state to start or expand a SNAP Match program, providing a dollar-for-dollar match for fresh produce and ensuring more federal SNAP dollars support small farms and businesses. Lawmakers also unanimously passed a resolution urging the state department of agriculture to study the effects and the types of land loss to Black farmers from post-slavery until today. It also calls for state support and capacity building for Black farming communities and a dedication to helping grow agriculture in rural, urban and suburban areas. The Vegetable Garden Protection Act protects the rights of all Illinoisans to grow their own food, and prevents units of local government from enacting regulations that obstruct gardening on a person’s own property. Nicole Virgil, an Elmhurst resident, led the charge for the law change after the city effectively banned her greenhouse. The state budget also included essential resources to support farmers implementing sustainable agriculture practices. Lawmakers extended the Partners for Conservation Program that provides funding and technical assistance to farmers to protect land and water quality, increased funding for county Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and doubled funding that rewards farmers for using cover crops. Illinois EPA also received the first dedicated funding of $1 million to implement the state’s Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy to reduce pollution from farm fertilizer. Along with the Alliance, supporters of these initiatives, including Illinois Environmental Council, Institute for Justice, Chicago Food Policy Action Council and many other food and farm organizations have urged the governor to sign these bills. Liz Moran Stelk is the executive director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance. For more information, visit ILStewards.org and ILStewards.org/2021-legislative-wrap-up.

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Turtles

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urtles have lived on Earth since the dinosaur era, some 60 million years ago. But today, these reptiles with hard shells and soft bodies need help, and they are getting it from groups throughout the Chicago region. The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (NatureMuseum.org), Brookfield Zoo (czs.org), Lincoln Park Zoo (LPZoo.org) and forest preserve and conservation districts in McHenry, Lake, Will and DuPage counties, among other entities, are raising and releasing the state-endangered Blanding’s turtle into the wild. Meanwhile, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (FPDCC.com) and Friends of the Chicago River (ChicagoRiver.org) are tracking commonly found painted and snapping turtles to see if restoring nature gives them a better chance at survival. “Turtles are a unique part of our natural heritage,” says Gary Glowacki, a wildlife biologist at the Lake County Forest Preserve District (LCFPD.org). “They are an important member of the ecosystem and the food chain. They have been around for a long time. They serve as both predator and a food source for other animals.”

Because they cannot regulate their body temperature like mammals, turtles sun themselves atop logs and rocks in and around bodies of water. Among the most common native turtles seen in the region are painted turtles and snapping turtles. Other natives include the spiny softshell turtle, which has more specific habitat requirements, such as larger bodies of water. Red-eared sliders can be common in some Chicago regions, too. “But historically, they did not occur north of the Kankakee River,” says Michael Dreslik, a biologist specializing in reptiles at the Illinois Natural History Survey (inhs.Illinois.edu). “Likely a combination of range expansion, pet releases and their generalist habit have allowed them to become ubiquitous.” Redeared sliders can become invasive in some parts of the country by competing with native turtle species for food, habitat and other resources, according to the Invasive Species Initiative (InvasiveSpeciesInitiative. com/redeared-slider).

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The Lake County Forest Preserve District has been monitoring populations of turtle species since 2008, and the numbers are fairly stable. But Glowacki says if monitoring had begun many decades ago before the region was developed, declines certainly would have been recorded. The turtles’ biggest enemies today are vehicles and predators, especially raccoons. Female turtles travel long distances to lay eggs on land and crossroads, where they get hit by vehicles. A snapping turtle may travel a mile from the nearest water source to lay her eggs. Once she leaves, the eggs are vulnerable to predation. “In Cook County, we’ve identified one of the problems for turtles is that the river edges are overrun with invasive plant species,” says Margaret Frisbie, executive director of Friends of the Chicago River. That makes it difficult for turtles to find good nesting places that have sandy soils and plenty of sunshine located above the floodplain. “Turtles are now laying eggs on roadsides and in sunny trails,” Frisbie says. “That makes them easy prey to vehicles, including cars and bikes. Raccoons and coyotes have learned these spots are great for a quick meal, and sometimes every single egg gets eaten and none of them hatches.” She once watched a snapping turtle dig a hole and lay eggs right next to a parking lot and a busy bike trail at Harm’s Woods, in Glenview. In 2015, Friends of the Chicago River and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County began restoring hundreds of acres of turtle habitat at the North Branch of the Chicago River, as well as at Skokie Lagoons, near Glencoe and Winnetka, and along Thorn Creek, in the south suburbs. “We identified five locations along the river system and we cleared hundreds of acres, taking out invasive plants and working with forest preserve staff,” Frisbie says. After the restoration, biologists captured about 50 turtles of four different species and attached GPS monitors to see where they would lay their eggs. “They started using the acres we cleared almost immediately,” Frisbie says. “It’s just extraordinary. It shows

Blanding’s Turtle you how badly they needed places to nest.” Biologists determined that roughly 60 percent of the nests in the restored sites were successful. “That means the eggs hatched and the baby turtles made it to the

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ederal law states, “Viable turtle eggs and live turtles with a carapace (shell) length of less than 4 inches shall not be sold, held for sale, or offered for any other type of commercial or public distribution.” That’s because small turtles can harbor salmonella, which can be transferred to humans that keep these reptiles as pets. Turtles live to be many decades old and require special care and a lot of room to grow, according to the Humane Society of North America (HumaneSociety.org/animals/turtles). “Countless pet turtles die from being kept in inadequate conditions. Turtles shipped by mail and other delivery services often die on the way,” according to Society’s website. Plus, people often grow tired of their pet turtles and put them in local lakes and ponds, which can introduce diseases to native turtles, according to the Invasive Species Initiative.

river,” Frisbie explains. Once the young reach a certain size, they are much less vulnerable to predation, according to biologists. “We are helping increase the turtle population and simultaneously, by opening up these invasive plant-ridden forests, we’re also increasing the health of the river ecosystem,” Frisbie says. The state-endangered Blanding’s turtle is getting help, too, with several different programs. One is run by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County (DuPageForest.org), the Shedd Aquarium (SheddAquarium.org) and the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, in Chicago, among other partners. The DuPage County district started the region’s first Blanding’s turtle recovery project in the region in 1996. Gravid females—those with eggs—are collected by ecologists and induced to lay eggs, which are then incubated indoors and hatch. “We take care of them as they grow,” says Lailanya Goldsberry, former manager of living collections at the Notebaert Nature Museum. “They can grow without being predated and then they get released. It gives them a little head start,” she explains. The Lake County Forest Preserve District has been working in Lake County on a similar Blanding’s turtle head start program since 2010. Glowacki says the species is endangered primarily because of loss of habitat, which includes a connection of both shallow marshes and prairies. The females often travel several miles to lay their July 2021

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eggs, leaving them vulnerable. A Blanding’s turtle doesn’t reproduce until it’s about 15 years old; painted turtles require about five years and can even produce two clutches a year. Since the forest preserve district staff and interns began working with the Blanding’s turtles 12 years ago, the population in the wild has tripled, according to Glowacki. “At our core conservation site where we release the hatchlings, we’re now finding a good mix of juveniles and adults,” he observes. “We’re also starting to see a few of our head starts reach reproduction maturity.” The biologists observe turtle nests in the middle of the night, and a recent discovery has left them feeling hopeful. Last year, they saw a turtle nesting and realized it was one of the first female releases. “It was an exciting find,” Glowacki says. “Her nest was successful.” In May, the Lake County Forest Preserve District extended a 10-year agreement with the McHenry County Conservation District (MCDistrict.org) to continue its collaboration on the Blanding’s turtle head start project. Glowacki considers it an umbrella species. “By protecting Blanding’s turtles, you’re protecting another whole suite of species, because for Blanding’s to survive you need to conserve prairies, coastal marshes and other habitats,” he says. One turtle that hadn’t been documented in Lake County since the early 1900s is the northern map turtle, which lives along the Des Plaines River. Dams have been removed along the river, and that’s given the turtles a way to expand into Lake County. “By removing the dams, we’ve seen more travel of turtle and fish species,” Glowacki says. “Long-term persistence of turtles is really dependent on people and people’s habits,” Glowacki says. “If you can reduce their biggest threats—cars and raccoons—then you’re going a long way to help turtles. If you see a turtle on the road, slow down, don’t run over it. Just because you see them frequently doesn’t mean the population as a whole is doing well. To have turtles here 100 years from now, it will take people caring for them and being conscious of the hazards they encounter.” Sheryl DeVore has written six books on science, health and nature, as well as nature, health and environment stories for national and regional publications. Read more at SherylDevore. Wordpress.com.

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The Power of Playfulness by Marlaina Donato Postponing levity accomplishes nothing and doesn’t solve today’s problems, yet we may find it almost impossible to grab downtime without guilt gnawing away at our joy. Try making a to-do list that is solely dedicated to pure, inner-child-approved, illogical fun. Some activities to consider penciling into the calendar:

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irth has been a memory for most of us this past year; something that we need now more than ever. White-knuckle survival and transition can drain neurotransmitters, those chemical messengers vital for strong immunity and good mental health. Taking a vacation from seriousness just might be what the doctor ordered. As kids, we rarely turned down an opportunity to roll in the grass, laugh ourselves into bellyaches or catch a wave of spontaneous fun. With the advent of adulthood, pouring a drink or going on a shopping spree often becomes a knee-jerk relaxation strategy, leaving the option for nourishing play in the distant past. Recent research shows what kids and kittens already know: Snippets of playtime are good for the soul and provide benefits like reduced depression, stronger emotional resilience and higher productivity on the job. A study by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, in Germany, published last year in the journal Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being suggests that even serious, poker-faced humans can train themselves to be more playful.

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n Host an adult sleepover; stay up late watching a scary movie or one made for a younger audience. n Make ink blots with watercolors or play with air-dry clay or easy-to-make salt dough. n Grab some crayons and adult-designed coloring books. n Blow bubbles in the backyard or during a morning shower. n Go out for low- or sugar-free ice cream or gluten-free pizza. n Fly a kite or find shapes and faces in passing clouds. n Roll in the leaves or down a grassy hill with that special someone. n Bounce a ball during work breaks. n Belt out karaoke songs and delight in being off-key. n Play charades or a favorite childhood game. n Have a staring contest. Having some fun doesn’t break the bank, and the only requirement is to check self-consciousness at the door. “Wasting” time is being free, and that is worth its weight in gold. Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer of healing and inspiring music. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Urinary Tract Infections (UTI s) If you suffer from bladder pain or reoccurring UTIs, you’re probably doing all the things to avoid the next painful onset: drinking enough water, and consuming cranberry juice or cranberry extract. Bladder discomfort can happen when bacteria enters the urinary system by way of the urethra. Most commonly, this bacteria comes from the bowel. But could something else be causing the issue?

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Misconception 1 : Bladder irritation is always a UTI .

Physical activity during leisure time benefits our heart and longevity, but high workout levels on the job may actually hamper our health, report Danish researchers. Measuring the physical activity of 104,046 women and men of ages 20 to 100 for 11 years, researchers found that leisure physical activity reduced the risk of dying from heart disease by 26 to 41 percent, but high physical activity at work increased that risk by 13 to 27

People experiencing bladder urgency or pain may think that they have a UTI. However, bladder irritation often occurs when the body is taking in food that cannot be digested properly.

Misconception 2 : Taking antibiotics will rid the pain or discomfort. Looking at the issue scientifically, this is

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VIRTUAL: Midewin Conservation Education

Program: Just Batty – 11am. Find out how bats are some of your most helpful neighbors. Free. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@ usda.gov. For more info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

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TUESDAY, JULY 6 VIRTUAL: Midewin Conservation Education Program: Buzzing about the Prairie – 11am. Buzz with the bees and learn their fancy dance. Just what is pollination, and why is it important to us? Discover the magical world of bees. Free. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. For more info: fs.usda.gov/midewin. Go Green Highland Park Monthly Meeting – 6pm. 1st Tues. Join GGHP for our monthly meeting and share your ideas. Find out how you can get involved in event planning or help with other group activities. Meet at the gazebo at Memorial Park, between Prospect & Laurel, west of Linden. For more info: GoGreenHP.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 7 Thermography Screening – A non-invasive, painless screening tool. A full-body screening covers all regions of the body with no less than 25 images. A region of interest can be used for localized screening such as breast screening, thyroid, etc. and it can assess the current state of your health. 100 S Saunders Rd, Lake Forest. For more info or appt: 224-600-3216 or NorthwestHealingCenter.com.

ONLINE: Practical Self-Care – 7-7:45pm. Get the TLC you need for more kindness, inspiration and connection This meetup will give you a more kind and compassionate relationship with you. Meditation and/or centering practices, with a container of love and safety, Donation via paypal. 262-745-8362. SN2622491176@gmail.com. Meetup.com/Spiritual-Nourishment-Chicagoland. 46

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Program: Life of a Butterfly – 11am. Discover the amazing “super-heroes” of the prairies that can METAMORPHOSIZE! What do butterflies do for people and when is the best time to find them? Find this and more out. Free. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. For more info: fs.usda.gov/midewin. “A Whole Lotta Woman” Networking Night – 6:30-8:30pm. Presented by Wellness Empowered. $8. Schaumburg Indian Gill, 1301 American Ln, Schaumburg. RSVP, Mary: 224-628-1246.

FRIDAY, JULY 9

Sasgehgo-nah – Moon of Long Daylight Forgiveness Meditation with Angelic Healing – 6:30-9pm. Forgiveness is the first and the most important step to the road to happiness. Learn why it is important and how to do the meditation. Guided by Nina-Bastet. $40. Holistic Center of Health and Happiness, 700 River Mill Pkwy, Wheeling. 224-688-0155. HolisticCenterOfHealth.com/ events/forgiveness-meditation-with-angelic-healing-wheeling.

SATURDAY, JULY 10 Stages of the Path to Enlightenment – 8:30am4:30pm. In-person or online meditation retreat on the complete path to enlightenment. Register for individual sessions or for the full weekend. The Stages of the Path, or “Lamrim,” is a special arrangement of all Buddha’s teachings that is easy to understand and put into practice. No previous experience necessary. All welcome. $40. Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Oak Park, 13 Harrison St, Oak Park. Info & register: 312-767-1898 or MeditateInChicago.org.

ONLINE: EFT Tapping: Emotional Freedom Technique – 9am-12pm. In this workshop use tapping to diffuse everyday stress and anxiety so that you can calm your mind and think clearly regardless of the triggering events that are happening around you. $75. Via Zoom. Zen Shiatsu Chicago: 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org. Midewin Prairie 101 – 10am-12:30pm. Learn about the origins and geography of this very special place. We will view restored wetlands and prairie and observe wildlife. Find out why ecological restoration is so important and experience some of the best examples of restored prairie. Free. Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, 30239 S State Rt 53, Wilmington. Register: 815-423-6370 or SM.FS.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov.

ONLINE: Life Mission Exploration – 1-2:30pm. Uncover clues and insights so you can move forward with more purpose and meaning. Each session is custom created for, and with, those in attendance. Donation. Via Zoom. RSVP, Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362. SarahDKarnes.com. Edgar Cayce-Type Healings – 4-7pm. With Richard Popp and Linda Maratea. While you are lying on a massage table, the healer will enter a semi-sleep trance and scan your body, aura and chakras. Stuck and charged energies will be identified and cleared. Time for questions and comments. $30/30min session. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. For appt: 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 11 World Population Day

ONLINE: Reiki Level 1 – 9am-4pm. Get attuned to reiki which enables you to become a channel for this healing energy. Also start a 21-day energetic cleanse that cleans and releases bound energy. $150. Via Zoom. Zen Shiatsu Chicago: 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org. ONLINE: The Way of the Heart: Gateway –

2-5:30pm. Transform and heal patterns and beliefs that create limitations so uncover and align with your Life Mission path. The Gateway is pre-requisite and preparation for The Way of the Heart foundation training. With Sarah Karnes. $100/person. For more info: 262-745-8362 or SarahDKarnes.com.

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TUESDAY, JULY 13 Thermography Screening – See July 7 description. 707 Skokie Blvd, Highland Park. For more info or appt: 224-600-3216 or NorthwestHealingCenter.com.

VIRTUAL: Midewin Conservation Education Program: Prairie Detectives – 11am. Pull out your magnifying glass and sharpen you detective skills. Discover the amazing animals and plants hidden in plain sight on the prairie. What do you think you can find? Free. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. For more info: fs.usda.gov/midewin. ONLINE: Tea Gardens – 7pm. Want to grow a garden that can produce a lovely cup of chamomile? Join Master Gardener Gail Sanders to learn the history and tradition of tea gardens. Discover the different types of gardens and plants to grow for your very own unique space for tea. Free. Via Zoom. Lisle Library District: bit.ly/3cAgPh5.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14

Bastille Day International Non-Binary People’s Day Midewin Prairie 101 Webinar: Part 1 – 7-8pm. Learn about the origins and geography of this very special place in this 2-part webinar series. We will view restored wetlands and prairie and observe wildlife. Find out why ecological restoration is so important and experience some of the best examples of restored prairie. Free. Register: 815-423-6370 or SM.FS.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov.

ONLINE: Portrait Messages from Spirit – 7-9pm.

Join Joseph Shiel as he delivers messages from your loved ones in Spirit and simultaneously draws their images back to life without the use of photographs or any prior knowledge of their physical characteristics. $35, $30/10 days advance. Via Zoom. For more info & registration: 847-831-8828 or InfinityFoundation.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 15 Thermography Screening – See July 7 des c r i p t i o n . 1 6 0 3 O r r i n g t o n Av e , E v a n ston. For more info or appt: 224-600-3216 or NorthwestHealingCenter.com.

VIRTUAL: Midewin Conservation Education Program: Dragonflies aka Mosquito Hawks – 11am. Discover where these fearless “super-fliers” spend most of their life. Learn the best place to find them and how they love mosquitos. Free. To register: 815423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. For more info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

FRIDAY, JULY 16 Thermography Screening – See July 7 description. 50 S Main St, Naperville. For more info or appt: 224-600-3216 or NorthwestHealingCenter.com.

ONLINE: Native Plants for the Home Gardener:

Shade – 9:30-11:30am. Incorporate native plants into your home landscape. Native plants are easy to care for and tend to thrive with few resources and little fuss. $16/member, $23/nonmember. Register, The Morton Arboretum: MortonArb.org. Beginning Zen Shiatsu – July 16-18 & 23-25. 7-10pm, Fri; 9:30am-4:30pm, Sat & Sun. Learn how to give a basic 1-hr shiatsu treatment that you can share with friends and family. Course is a stand-alone offering and is also the first 30 hrs of our complete shiatsu certification programs. $450 plus textbook. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 818 Lake St, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 17 2nd Annual Global Virtual Run/Walk to End Homelessness – July 17-25. A Safe Haven (ASH) is partnering with the Riot Fest Foundation and DoorDash to offer giveaway prizes for registrants. ASH is raising awareness of the recent rise in homelessness caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sign up: bit.ly/RTEHGiveaways. The Good Life: Awakening Your Supreme Good Heart – 10am-12pm. Meditation mini-retreat. In-person or livestream (+72 hrs). Focuses on using a special meditation to awaken our capacity for 6 enlightened traits: generosity, non-harmfulness, patience, inspired energy, concentration and wisdom. No previous experience necessary. All welcome. $20. Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Oak Park, 13 Harrison St, Oak Park. Info & register: 312-767-1898 or MeditateInChicago.org.

ONLINE : Discovering Your Soul’s Purpose

– 5-7pm. Ed Foote’s presentation looks at why we are here, what we are meant to do while on Earth, and how a person can be their true authentic self. Learn universal purposes that we all have, each person’s individual purpose, and how to determine what that purpose is. $30. Via Zoom. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center: 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 18

Nelson Mandela Int’l Day How to Use Crystal Pendulum Class – 9:3011:30am. Pendulums help healing process by using the Dowsing which seeks out unseen energies. This helps people to connect to their higher energies to help locate any blocks in energy fields. We’ll be working with crystal pendulums, so bring own or purchase one (starting at $10+). $40. Holistic Center of Health and Happiness, 700 River Mill Pkwy, Wheeling. 224-688-0155. HolisticCenterOfHealth.com/events/ how-to-use-crystal-pendulum-class-wheeling-il. Gemstone Healing Meditation Circle – 1-3pm. Connect to the healing energy and the intelligence of the healing crystals. Learn about the meditation, why it is important and how to do the meditation. Guided by Nina-Bastet. Need to bring own crystals or purchase a simple set (starting at $10). $40. Holistic Center of Health and Happiness, 700 River Mill Pkwy, Wheeling. 224-688-0155. Holistic CenterOfHealth.com/events/gemstone-healing -meditation-circle-wheeling-il. Chakras: Your Personal Power Centers – 3-5pm. Learn what these powerful forces are and where they reside in you. Learn to feel their energy influence on you (or increase your perceptions). Also learn to sense them in others using your hands and simple tools to enhance your experience. $30. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

MONDAY, JULY 19 Thermography Screening – See July 7 description. 1600 Golf Rd, Arlington Heights. For more info or appt: 224-600-3216 or NorthwestHealingCenter.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 20

Eid Ul-Adha begins at sunset (Islam) ONLINE: Energy Refresh Jumpstart – 8-8:30am.

With Sarah Karnes. Join this free 5-day game changer (only 30 mins each day) packed with practical tips, experiential learning and powerful transformation so you can have more joy, vitality and fulfillment in yourself, your work and relationships. More info: 262-745-8362 or SarahDKarnes.com.

VIRTUAL: Midewin Conservation Education Program: Moth Quest – 11am. How beautiful are moths, such amazing creatures of the night? Come find out the best way to see these shy creatures. Free. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. For more info: fs.usda.gov/midewin. “Meet the Tummy Whisperer” Open House – 6:15-7:30pm. Reneé Barasch takes an individualized, science-based approach to figuring out her clients’ unique digestive and nutritional needs and helps them restore their bodies’ balance naturally. Free with RSVP. North Shore Pro-Active Health, 112 Lake St, Libertyville. RSVP: Info@DrLeasure. com. For more info: TheTummyWhisperer.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 ONLINE: Health & Wellness Resources at LLD! – 10am. With a focus on staying healthy this summer, attend this class to learn about 2 databases offered at LLD: Consumer Health Complete and Health & Wellness. Free. Via Zoom. Registration required, Lisle Library District: 630-971-1675. bit.ly/3zlLngf.

THURSDAY, JULY 22 Virtual Summer Wildflower Walk – 10-11:30am. Wander through the ever-changing array of seasonal wildflowers in this virtual walk. $10/member, $17/ nonmember. Register, The Morton Arboretum: MortonArb.org.

VIRTUAL: Midewin Conservation Education Program: Coyote Call – 11am. Coyotes are canines that live all around us, but have you ever seen one? Discover why theses wily coyotes howl at the moon and more. Free. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. For more info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

FRIDAY, JULY 23 Full Moon

ONLINE: Native Plants for the Home Gardener:

Sun – 9:30-11:30am. Incorporate native plants into your home landscape. Native plants are easy to care for and tend to thrive with few resources and little fuss. $16/member, $23/nonmember. Register, The Morton Arboretum: MortonArb.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 24 Dharma Day (Buddhism) Guru Purnima (Hinduism)

ONLINE: Mastering Angel Wisdom Tarot Card Reading Immersion – July 24-25. 9am-12pm. With Radleigh Valentine. Engage in interactive fun with this brand-new course, never before offered, from his most recent bestselling deck, Angel Wisdom Tarot Cards. $197, $177/10 days advance. Via Zoom. For more info & registration: 847-831-8828 or InfinityFoundation.org. Midewin Prairie 101 – 10am-12:30pm. See July 10 listing. Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, 30239 S State Rt 53, Wilmington. Register: 815-423-6370 or SM.FS.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. Amazing Gong Journey – 6-7:30pm. With Sound Healer Andre Peraza. The gong is a powerful instrument that works on many levels to heal the listener. It can help release deep emotional energy and feelings to better ground yourself. Bring yoga mat, pillow, blanket and an open mind. $25. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 25

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MONDAY, JULY 26

Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

TUESDAY, JULY 27 VIRTUAL: Midewin Conservation Education Program: Bison or Buffalo? – 11am. Do you say “bison” or do you say “buffalo”? Which is correct? Find out how much bison weigh, how fast they can run, what they eat and more. Free. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. For more info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

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THURSDAY, JULY 29

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8

World Tiger Day

VIRTUAL: Midewin Conservation Education

Program: Prairie Roots – 11am. Uncover what makes prairie plants so special. Are their roots taller than you? Learn how prairie plants adapt to survive the weather of the Illinois prairies. Free. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. For more info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

FRIDAY, JULY 30

World Day against Trafficking in Persons

SATURDAY, JULY 31 Reiki Training Class Level 2 – 10am-3pm. Receive an attunement, learn level 2 symbols and review hand positions for reiki self-care and for others. Plenty of time to practice and fine tune skills. With Jean Heer. $160. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3 VIRTUAL: Midewin Conservation Education Program: Beaver Tails – 11am. Discover cool facts about some of the most interesting mammals of the waterways! Learn what makes their tail special and more. Free. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. For more info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

SAVE THE DATE

Astrology: A Journey Through the Houses of the Horoscope – 1-4pm. Understanding zodiacal houses gives insight and understanding of the individual’s psyche and orientation. Explore hemispheres and quadrants; the polarities and factors that trigger the polarity; psychological factors connected with houses; importance of a transiting planet’s cycle; the cycles within a life; the importance of each house’s domain within the horoscope. Online & in person. $55, $45 by Aug 1. Life Force Arts Ensemble, 1609 W Belmont Ave, Chicago. 773-327-7224. Register: LifeForceArts.org.

5th Annual Mycelium Mysteries Conference – Sept 25-27. Hosted by Midwest Women’s Herbal focusing on all things in the mushroom world. Workshops offered at the beginner through advanced levels on topics such as wild mushroom skills, fungal ecology, fungi and human health, and ethnomycology. Keynote speakers include ethnomycologist Elinoar Shavit, mycologists Guiliana Furci and Sarah Foltz Jordan. Dodgeville, WI. Tickets & to register: MidwestWomensHerbal.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14

SAVE THE DATE Body Mind Spirit Expo – Aug 14-15. 10am-7pm, Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. The celebration returns to Skokie. Headliner Linda Gonzales of Visionhawk Steel Tongue Drums. Immerse yourself in the holistic community with our incredible 100+ performers & vendors. $14. Save $1 with entry coupon on website. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. BMSE.net.

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SAVE THE DATE Trinity Health Freedom Expo – Oct 2-3. Offers resources to help navigate changes in healthcare and learn new ways to improve physical and mental health. 45 health experts, innovative natural products and services from more than 75 exhibitors. $30/1 day, $50/weekend. Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park. Register: 888-658-3976 or TrinityHealthFreedomExpo.com.

SAVE THE DATE The Mastery of Self: A Toltec Guide to Personal Freedom & Breaking Old Agreements – 10am4pm. Join Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr, bestselling author of The Mastery of Self and The Five Levels of Attachments to wake up and liberate yourself from illusory beliefs and stories to live with authenticity. $95, $85/10 days advance. Via Zoom. For more info & registration: 847-831-8828 or InfinityFoundation.org.

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MONTHLY SPECIAL OFFERS Glowing Wellness Spa Special – Thru July. First-time clients can receive their first Red Light Treatment for fat loss and more for $39. 213 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville. For appt: 815-603-1166, C o n t a c t @ G l o w i n g We l l n e s s S p a . c o m o r GlowingWellnessSpa.com. ONLINE: Christian Science Lectures – During COVID-19, all Christian Science lectures have moved online. Every day you’ll find several events happening live as well pre-recorded presentations you can watch anytime. Cultivate your spiritual practice and get ideas and inspiration to stay calm, safe and healthy. CSMetroChicago.org.

SUNDAY Ruck the Work Week – 8am. Rucking effectively allows you to combine aerobic training and strength training while slicing your workout to a fraction of the time. With Get Fit EGV. Free. Busse Forest South Grove 17, Elk Grove Village. Must register by 7pm the night before: Linktr.ee/getfitegv_coachro. Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 8am-1pm. East Commuter Lot, SE Corner of Northwest Hwy & Emerson St, Mt Prospect. ExperienceMountProspect.org.

ONLINE: The Mike Nowak Show Radio Pro-

gram – 9-11am. Live weekly online local talk 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 a live show on Facebook @The Mike Nowak Show, YouTube and streaming live at MikeNowak.net. Also available in podcast on MikeNowak.net, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and podcast apps,. Free. MikeNowak.net. Logan Square Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 9am3pm. Logan Blvd between Milwaukee & Whipple, Chicago. LoganSquareFarmersMarket.org.

ONLINE: Time to Dance: Ballet – 10:30am. Also 1:30pm, Tues & 5:30pm, Thurs. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. Via Zoom. To register: CBG-Institute.org.

MONDAY Sentinel Watch Podcast – 7am. Weekly audio podcasts filled with thought-provoking ideas posted each Mon. Contributors tackle topics relevant to daily life and inspiring prayers for the world. New

Summer 60-Second Garden Video Challenge – With the Chicago Excellence in Gardening Awards (CEGA). Gardeners create 1-min videos of their gardens and upload them to the CEGA website. Viewers use the “thumbs up” to vote for their favorite videos. Entry is free. For more info: ChicagoGardeningAwards.org. Dulce Mobile Massage Special – Thru July. 9am-7pm. $30 off for variety of professional mobile massage services to all our clients. 847-420-2345. DulceMobileMassage@gmail. com. DulceMobileMassage.com.

programs are posted every Mon and available 24/7 throughout the week. Tune in any time. CSMetroChicago.org.

ONLINE: Yoga Basics with Jenny – 11am. Also

held 9:30am, Wed & Fri. Heaven Meets Earth, 2746 Central St, Evanston. 847-475-1500. HeavenMeetsEarthYoga.com.

TUESDAY ONLINE: Yoga with Lisa – 10am. Heaven Meets Earth, 2746 Central St, Evanston. 847-475-1500. HeavenMeetsEarthYoga.com. ONLINE: Time to Dance: Ballet – 1:30pm. Also

10:30am, Sun & 5:30pm, Thurs. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. Via Zoom. To register: CBG-Institute.org. Green Drinks Libertyville – 6:30pm. 2nd Tues. Check our Facebook page for updates. Facebook. com/greendrinkslibertyville.

ONLINE: Hacking Your Health Meetup – 6:30-

8pm. 3rd Tues. With Tiffany Hinton. Let’s get together to expand our knowledge of living a healthy life, using integrative wellness. Features an expert speaker on topics current to our health landscape. We can share recipes, have events at local health restaurants and learn more to raise healthier children. Free. Purple Sprout Cafe and Juice Bar: Meetup. com/Hacking-Your-Health-Meetup.

ONLINE: Guided Meditation for Inner Balance & Quieting the Mind – 6:50-8:10pm. 3rd Tue. With Ellen Radha Katz. Donation. Via Zoom. Register: Meetup.com/Inner-Balance-Meditation.

ONLINE: Let’s Talk Hemp Health – 7pm. A short

presentation by hemp advocates and educators on the basics of CBD oil. Learn the benefits and science of how and why cannabis works in the body. Learn exactly what CBD and other cannabinoids are and what function they play in the body. Different guests each week. Free. On Zoom. Details: 630-309-3409 or HempHealthTalks.com. Shiatsu Student Clinic – 7 & 8pm. Also Wed & Thurs. Receive a 45-min session from an advanced Zen Shiatsu student. Sessions are performed in a group setting with instructor observation. $35/45min or $90/3 treatments. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. Availability limited; for appts: 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

WEDNESDAY Green City Market: Lincoln Park – Thru Oct. 7am-1pm. 1817 N Clark, South end of Lincoln Park, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org. Ravinia Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 27. 7am1pm. Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park. RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.

ONLINE: Body & Brain Tai Chi Class – 7:308:30am; 10-11am; 6-7pm. Additional classes held daily; see website for times. After a short set of warm up exercises, get into meridian stretching (to improve circulation, strength and flexibility, and relax the mind) and then go into Body & Brain-style tai chi called DahnMuDo. We stream all classes live on Zoom. Info & to register: 847-362-2724, Libertyville@BodyNBrain.com, BodyNBrain.com/ libertyville. Green Drinks McHenry County – 5-7pm. 1st Wed. Check website for updates. GreenDrinks.org/ IL/Crystal Lake.

ONLINE: Prayer Meeting – 6-7pm. Informal

weekly gatherings with inspirational readings, song, prayer and time to share healings and inspiration. Meetings being held remotely during COVID-19. More than a dozen different online groups hold mid-week online meetings; times vary, but all groups meet on Wed evenings. Free. Log-on info & times: CSMetroChicago.org. Healin’ with Healy Wednesdays – 7-8:30pm. Wellness Empowered, 2177 Shermer Rd, Northbrook. RSVP, Mary: 847-963-6094. YourWellnessEmpowered.com.

THURSDAY ONLINE: Time to Dance: Fitness – 9:30am. Emphasizes low-impact, high-intensity, cardio dance and fitness routines accompanied by music. Alternate dance with resistance routines to build and maintain muscle and bone density. Via Zoom. To register: CBG-Institute.org. ONLINE: Small Farm Winter Webinar Series – 12-1pm. A weekly educational series for the small farm community. These online presentations will give small farm producers a look at how leading practices in production, management, and marketing can improve profitability and sustainability. Free. Go.Illinois.edu/SFWW.

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ONLINE: Time to Dance: Modern – 1:30pm. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. Via Zoom. To register: CBG-Institute.org.

Glencoe Farmers’ Market – Thru Sept 30. 2:306:30pm. Focuses on locally grown and sourced, quality, organic, sustainable and Earth-friendly products. Free admission. Wyman Green, 675 Village Ct, Glencoe. GlencoeFarmersMarket.com.

ONLINE: Time to Dance: Ballet – 5:30pm. Also 10:30am, Sun & 1:30pm, Tues. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. Via Zoom. To register: CBG-Institute.org. ONLINE: Healy Introduction – 6:30pm. Have

you heard of frequency medicine? Learn about a new personal device called Healy. A short presentation on what the frequency medicine is and how to purchase one. This is the next level in well-being and balance. RSVP: 630-309-3409. Meeting ID: 630-309-3409. Zoom.US.

FRIDAY Achieving Solutions for Health and Happiness – In-person sessions in a healthy and safe environment achieving root solutions for health, happiness and action steps on your life projects. With Susan Curry, of InteriorWerx. Complimentary 15-min phone consultation, use promo code MYFIRSTSESSION. 1420 Renaissance Dr, Ste 411, Park Ridge. 312-479-7893. Susan@InteriorWerx.us. InteriorWerx.us.

Mindfulness & Wellness: Managing Stress, Creating Health, Encouraging Balance – 1:15-2:30pm. With Archana Lal-Tabak, MD, and Jim Lal-Tabak. Learn about mind-body connection and variety of mindfulness exercises. Experience natural stress reduction strategies and tools. Each class is self-contained and a new wellness-educational topic and mindfulness technique presented every week. Series of 4 classes or individual class. Scholarships and work study available. Drop-ins welcome. Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute, 1618 Orrington Ave, Ste 206, Evanston. Details: BodyMindMedicine.com.

SATURDAY Green City Market: Lincoln Park – Thru Oct. 7am-1pm. 1817 N Clark, South end of Lincoln Park, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org. Palatine Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 7am-1pm. Palatine Train Station parking lot, 137 W Wood St, Palatine. Palatine.il.us/663/Farmers-Market. Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov 6. 7:30am-1pm; open 7-7:30am, senior & disabled shoppers. University Ave at Oak St (behind Hilton Garden Inn), Evanston. CityOfEvanston.org/ residents/farmers-market.

Green City Market: West Loop – Thru Oct. 8am1pm. Mary Bartleme Park, 115 S Sangamon St, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org. Advanced Allergy Therapeutic Treatment – 9am1pm. Offering holistic, non-invasive, drug-free treatments to calm the sympathetic nervous system. Taking all precautions to protect from COVID-19. For an appt: 847-392-7901, MWAllergyRelief@ gmail.com or MidwestAllergyRelief.com. 61st Street Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 30. 9am2pm. 61st & Dorchester, Chicago. ExperimentalStation.org/market.

ONLINE: Body & Brain Basic Yoga Class – 9:30-10:30am & 2-3pm. After a short set of warm up exercises, get into meridian stretching, followed by core strengthening and breathing postures to accumulate energy. Then be guided in the practice of energy meditation. $20/class. Body & Brain Yoga and Tai Chi, 860 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. 847-362-2724. BodyNBrain.com/libertyville. Plant Chicago Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov. 11am-3pm. Rain or shine. Davis Square Park, 45th & Marshfield Ave, Chicago. PlantChicago.org.

Oak Park Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 7:30am1pm. Pilgrim Church parking lot, 460 Lake St, Oak Park. Oak-Park.us/our-community/oak-parkfarmers-market

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

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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.

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LYMPHORMATION LECTURE – July 10, 2pm. 2nd Sat. Join CLT Lymphatic Practitioner Sharon Vogel and staff for complimentary community service monthly lecture about the lymphatic system, lymphedema, post-surgical swelling, new surgeries available, natural remedies, self-care, bandaging, plus receive complimentary measurements for garments and pneumatic pumps. Learn how to perform The Vogel Method of self-manual lymphatic drainage. National Lymphatic Centers, 3100 Theodore St, Ste 202, Joliet. RSVP: 630-2414100. Lymphatics.net.

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ACUPUNCTURE AND TRADITIONAL ORIENTAL MEDICINE CALANDRA CENTER FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS

Teri Calandra, MSTOM, Dipl Acu, LAc, LMT, RMT South Loop: 312-796-3965 Schaumburg: 312-515-9492 Facebook @CalandraAcuChi CalandraAcupuncture.com We believe that when someone has the tools to help themselves that the possibilities are endless. Offering acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbal medicine, NAET allergy elimination, reiki, Access Consciousness, and a variety of wellness educational classes. Teri specializes in gynecological disorders, infertility, menopausal syndrome, musculoskeletal dysfunctions, allergies, respiratory disorders, digestive disorders, thyroid disorders.

LANA MOSHKOVICH, LAC, ND, MSOM Nirvana Naturopathics 707 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 100, Deerfield 60015 847-715-9044 NirvanaNaturopathics.com

We use acupuncture to help you get immediate relief from acute or chronic pain. Combining Western and Chinese Medicine, we can treat and resolve insomnia, anxiety and women’s health issues, plus chronic conditions. Certified NAET. Preferred MeiZen Provider. Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. Major insurances accepted. Schedule your initial appointment on Nirvana Naturopathics.com. Get a healthier and alternative approach to your chronic health conditions. See ad on page 21.

BODYWORK NATIONAL LYMPHATIC CENTERS

Sharon M Vogel, LMT, CLT, BCTMB, MFR 5002a Main St, Downers Grove 3100 Theodore St, Ste 202, Joliet 630-241-4100 • Lymphatics.net Sharon Vogel is referred to by Mayo Clinic practitioners, national surgeons and physicians. She offers 46 years hands-on experience, 29 years as a licensed practitioner, 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 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. See ad on back cover.

3365 N Arlington Hts Rd, Ste D, Arlington Hts 60004 847-392-7901 MidwestAllergyRelief.com

Dr. Amanda Thiry, DC, BSN, uses Advanced Allergy Therapeutics (AAT), a non-invasive alternative technology that’s effective and safe for all ages, to identify and treat specific allergen elements that affect your quality of life. Discover how you can eat foods, be near pets and use products again that you now avoid, and experience a new lease on life. See ad on page 25.

NATURAL REMEDEE HEALTH SOLUTIONS Dee Bayro, CHHC NaturalRemedee.com HempHealthTalks.com

Your hemp health coach. Too many people are living with daily pain and chronic conditions, without much support. Many have not heard or know how cannabis works in the body, and that it is essential to maintain homeostasis (balance of all the body systems) or that it is involved in a number of physiological processes, including pain sensation, mood, memory and appetite, and more. As your health advisor, I will help guide you and find answers. We get to the root cause and see if cannabinoid therapy is right for you. Over thousands of studies support the therapeutic benefits for over 250 health conditions. Visit our website or attend an online free informational Zoom (register on website) to learn more.

CBD/HEMP FOR PETS ResQ ORGANICS FOR PETS CBD & Treats for Dogs, Cats & Horses Hope Black 424-781-7377 ResQOrganics.com & Amazon

Say goodbye to pain, anxiety, stress and more. Founder Hope Black, a holistic pet consultant & animal intuitive, is committed to offering the finest HEMP products you can trust. Her company ResQ Organics CBD line for pets are full-spectrum hemp extract that are pesticide-free, organically grown, non-GMO and pet approved. With every purchase, ResQ Organics donates a product to animal rescues.

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COACHING & COUNSELING SUSAN CURRY

InteriorWerx 312-479-7893 Info@InteriorWerx.us InteriorWerx.us Feeling anxious or scared? Are you seeking solutions to regain emotional balance and clarity? Susan Curry of InteriorWerx can assist, using her intuitive energy coaching skills. 15-min complimentary phone consult available using promo MYFIRSTSESSION.

DANCE FOR HEALTH TIME TO DANCE WITH CBG INSTITUTE FOR DANCE & HEALTH North Shore School of Dance 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park 60035 DanceForJoy16@gmail.com CBG-Institute.org

Discover the healing art of dance through ballet, modern and tap for adults 50+. Dance is proven to have both physical and psychological benefits. Taught by dancer teachers Lisa Gold, Lynne Chervony Belsky, MD, and Lorraine Chase. See ad on page 39.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALIST RENEÉ S. BARASCH, LDHS

316 Peterson Rd, Libertyville 60048 847-207-2034 DigestiveHealthSolutions.com Digestive problems? Acid Reflux/ GERD, IBS, Crohn’s, colitis? Let us help you naturally achieve nutritional balance, feel better and enhance the quality of your life. Improve digestion while reducing discomfort and bloating so you can eat the foods you love again. Certified digestive health specialist/enzyme therapist. See ads on pages 7 and 45.

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DEBI KIDDLE

Every hair on our head contains valuable genetic information coded in DNA biomarkers. The Cell Well-Being hair profiler assesses for nutritional deficiencies, immune health and environmental toxins. Becoming aware of healthier lifestyle choices is crucial to repair damaged DNA. The scan includes a 1-hr consultation with a holistic practitioner to review your results and assist you on your wellness journey. See ad on page 17.

Health coaching focusing on optimal aging. Debi is passionate about helping people age optimally and providing the resources, tools and support needed for you to make the best health choices possible. Offering a complimentary health history, individual and group sessions, grocery store tours, In-Home Product Makeovers, and like-minded community support.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HEAL N CURE MEDICAL WELLNESS

Meena Malhotra, MD, ABIM, ABOM 2420 Ravine Way, Ste 400, Glenview 60025 847-686-4444 • HealNCure.com Specializing in medical wellness, weight loss, hormone balancing, diabetes, fibromyalgia, and anti-aging using integrative and functional medicine. We find and resolve the root cause of medical conditions and achieve outstanding, lasting results for our patients, many of which had almost given up on wellness goals. Free educational seminars. PPO insurance and Medicare accepted for covered services. See ad on page 5.

GYMS, FITNESS & ONLINE WORKOUTS GET FIT EGV

Rowena Dziubla, Owner 773-819-7459 • CoachRo@GetFitEGV.com Facebook | Instagram RX your workout at GET FIT EGV located at 1100 Nerge Rd, Ste 206 in Elk Grove Village. Semi-private classes available 7 days a week: barbell/Olympic training, HIIT, bootcamp and more. We also offer ONLINE virtual coaching options for home workouts; see website for more info.

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HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DR. ALLA AVER, DDS

2400 Ravine Way, Suite 400, Glenview 60025 847-998-5100 GlenviewSmiles.com Our office uses whole-body, preventive dental care. We utilize non-fluoridated ozonated water, herbal periodontal treatments, and gluten-free herbal paste. We offer: safe amalgam removal; BPA-free fillings and sealants; non-metal crowns; sleep apnea and TMJ appliances; ozone therapy; microscopic plaque analysis; material reactivity testing kits; and non-acrylic night guards, partials. See ad on page 11.

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

Offering state-of-the-art holistic dental care in a relaxed environment, Dr. Boehm and his staff are ready to meet all your dental needs in either of his two locations. Bio-compatible materials and an extensive knowledge of the correlation between oral and overall health are his specialties. Services include safe mercury removal, electrodermal screening for materials compatibility and tooth viability, crowns, bridges, dentures, zirconia implants, homeopathy, cranial osteopathy, orthodontics, ozone therapy, CT/3D imaging, and laser treatment for both gum disease and decay.

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Dr. Yockey and her team treat the “full patient” by offering a variety of services including: hormone optimization through compounding pharmacies as well as through BioTE, a bio-identical hormone replacement program that is safe and effective for almost all women and men. The practice also provides routine GYN management, pregnancy and infertility, whole body laser treatment options and chronic pelvic pain management options.

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