KIBBLE QUANDARY

Healthy Alternative Diets Owners that switch from commercial foods report their animals display thicker coats, brighter eyes and greater energy. However, dogs and cats require specific ranges of vitamins, minerals, fats and carbohydrates, so it’s important to ensure that nutritional needs are met and a healthy balance is maintained.

Eating healthy is a family affair, and that includes the family pet. However, what works for humans may be less than optimal for Fluffy or Fido, as each requires a species-specific, nutritionally balanced regimen. Most pet parents opt for commercial dog or cat food that comes in a bag or a can, but many are beginning to consider more natural options. “Kibble is often the most economical way to feed your pet. But its processed state makes it the least optimal,” says Angie Krause, DVM, at Boulder Holistic Vet, in Colorado.

Canned food is also heavily processed and potentially toxic. In 2017, Clean Label Project, a nonprofit testing laboratory, completed a study of 1,084 pet food products, screening them for more than 130 toxins and contaminants linked to cancer and other conditions. Results showed cadmium, a heavy metal, in 94 percent of the products, along with arsenic and lead. Contaminants aren’t the only concern. “Up to 50 percent of commercial foods are composed of meat meal and byproducts,” says Armaiti May, DVM, owner of Dr. May’s Veterinary House Calls, in Los Angeles. These can include meat from dead, dying, diseased or disabled animals, and even rendered dogs and cats from animal shelters, says May. “We are seeing more cancer, neurologic conditions and kidney disease, and there is evidence that the increase in these diseases may be due to harmful ingredients Kibble Quandary A Fresh Look at Pet Food by Julie Peterson n Home-Cooked Pet food recalls have prompted some families to start cooking for their charges, but it’s not as simple as sharing the family dinner. “There are online calculators that can help you create and balance recipes for dogs and cats. Balancing a diet can be tedious and often requires added supplements,” says Krause.

Seeing a four-legged friend thrive was worth the extra time and cost for Yvonnda Stamp-Agent, a homemaker from Rockvale, Tennessee. Emma, a schnauzer mix, suffered from itchy skin, anal gland leakage, kidney crystals, vomiting and other problems. “We switched to home-cooked wild salmon and flounder protein with fresh organic vegetables and fruits, along with vitamin and mineral supplementation.” Emma recovered and is now an energetic 5-year-old. n Raw The biologically appropriate raw food (BARF) diet, as described at BarfWorld. com, contains raw meats, vegetables and cooked grains and legumes. Proponents say it improves health from tooth to tail. “Buddha, my orange tabby, is 22 and no longer has an issue with hairballs,” says Kim Bolin, a Reno, Nevada real estate agent, who has fed raw for three years.

Stephanie Krause, in Keego Harbor, Michigan, says her three dogs are more We are seeing more cancer, neurologic conditions and kidney disease, and there is evidence that the increase in these diseases may be due to harmful ingredients in commercial, meat-based foods. ~Armaiti May

Kibble is often the most economical way to feed your pet. But its processed state makes it the least optimal. ~Angie Krause

relaxed, probably from the time and effort needed to eat large bones—and they haven’t needed a teeth cleaning since going raw. “After eating raw bones, there was plaque laying all over the floor.”

The BARF diet can be homemade, although most choose prepared frozen or freeze-dried products to ensure nutrient balance or to avoid handling raw meats. Angie Krause says the diet is controversial, largely due to human health risks from pathogenic bacteria.

n Vegan and Vegetarian For ethical and environmental reasons, homemade or pre-made, plant-based diets for companion animals are becoming more popular. “If the 163 million dogs and cats in the U.S. were their own country, it would be the fifth-largest meat-eating country on the planet,” says May.

Cats cannot survive without meat, which provides the high protein, amino acids and other nutrients their bodies require. However, a 2018 study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association suggests that plantbased diets, possibly supplemented with vitamins B 12 and D and some amino acids, can meet nutrition requirements of dogs. “Dogs are omnivores, and can thrive on balanced, complete, plant-based diets. They have nutrient requirements, not ingredient requirements,” says May. Pet diets aren’t an all-or-nothing choice, says Angie Krause. “Eventually, my patient will always reveal what works for them. Listen to your pet’s body.”

Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin. Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

CONNECTION YOUR DON’T MISS

For state returns, Google File Form IL-1040. In most cases, the tax form simply requires net earnings from a federal return, property taxes and tuition paid.

While this may not be the way to go for everyone, it is definitely worth entering the information in the Excel tax program to get an idea of what the taxes will be when going to an accountant.

Getting Ready for Tax Season

by Michael Marmel

There are not many changes in the 2019 tax law (the 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was the biggest change in 40 years), but there are still a few, some of which benefit the taxpayer.

For seniors: The new 1040-SR is a simplified version of the much larger, more complex Form 1040. It has a larger font size and better color contrast making it easier to read.

For divorced couples: For divorce decrees signed after December 31, 2018, that require alimony payments, the payer will not be allowed a deduction for payments made, nor will the payee be required to claim the alimony as income on their respective tax returns.

For retirement plans: 401k contributions are deductible up to $19,000 and IRA contributions are deductible up to $6,000.

The standard deduction has been increased to $12,000 single; $18,350 head of household; and $24,400 married filing jointly.

State Tax: The state of Illinois has switched from a 5 percent flat rate to a graduated tax rate. Roughly speaking, the new tax rate is 5 percent for those earning under $250,000 and 7.75 percent for those earning more than that. It is important to remember that if someone cannot deduct their property taxes on a federal return, they may still be able to deduct them on a state return.

An accountant spends about 25 or 30 minutes on each tax return, and the average return costs $250 to prepare. That’s $500 per hour. In the face of such a sum, many DIY-types may seek an option to do it themselves. And while we all know about TurboTax, people can actually prepare their taxes for free. Available online, the federal 1040 form in Excel is an excellent option for those with a simple tax return and basic understanding of spreadsheets. Just Google Excel 1040.

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service never calls anyone on the phone, and no one can go to jail for a tax issue without receiving seven or eight letters about it in the mail first. If someone calls claiming to be the IRS or saying that the cops are on the way unless you give them a credit card, just hang up. It’s the safest thing to do.

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Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise. ~George Washington Carver

LIVING IN SYNCHRONICITY The Power of Meaningful Coincidence

When we have an inner need that converges with an outside event, it is a meaningful coincidence known as synchronicity, and it happens to us all. It can be simple, like a playful sprite: recurring numbers or dates, all the lights turning green as we race to meet an appointment or a call from a faraway friend just when we want to talk to them. Or it can be profound: a chance meeting with an employer looking for exactly our skills, unexpected money appearing when we’re in a pinch, a timely rescue or our grandmother’s favorite, obscure song coming on the radio or app just as we’re feeling teary-eyed on the anniversary of her death. Whether they are lighthearted or life-changing, synchronicities link us to an underlying order in the universe that is profoundly reassuring. They open us to mystery and delight. They give us a sense of being taken care of. They nudge us to grow in scary, but life-affirming directions. They awaken a sense of awe, which studies have shown to be the emotion most likely to make us reach out generously to others—and that evokes even more synchronicity. And they can make daily life a lark. By its very nature, we can’t create synchronicity, but we can live life in a way that encourages it to show up. The more engaged we are spiritually—whether that means prayer, meditation, walking in nature or loving others deeply—the more likely synchronicity is. Being open, self-honest, courageous, engaged, grateful and fully present summons it, which is where therapy, yoga and bodywork can be useful. But we don’t have to be saintly or enlightened; synchronicity is there for us all. It is simply the way the Universe works. The first step is to notice synchronicity when it occurs, and honor it. As with humans, when we give it our attention and say thank you, it makes it more likely to show up in our life again.

At some point as our trust builds, synchronicity becomes simply the way our life works. Things show up as we need them and we are in the right place at the right time. Even when occurrences seemingly go awry, we glimpse an underlying order that gives us strength and purpose. Life becomes a steady stream of meaningfulness and inner and outer exploration. We find ourselves living in flow, attuned to life’s deepest currents and awash in deep gratitude. Meg Lundstrom is the co-author with Charlene Belitz of The Power of Flow: Practical Ways to Transform Your Life with Meaningful Coincidence. Connect at FlowPower.com. by Meg Lundstrom

2020 EDITORIAL CALENDAR

Age-Defying Habits Plus: Healthy Immune System JAN HEALTHY LIFESTYLES ISSUE

FEB

Cardiovascular Health Plus: Regenerative Medicine

Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet Plus: CBD MAR PLANT-BASED NUTRITION ISSUE

APR

Grassroots Climate Crisis Strategies Plus: Healthy Home

Autoimmune Breakthroughs Plus: Protein & Collagen Connection MAY WOMEN’S WELLNESS ISSUE

JUN

Inspired Lifestyle Travel Plus: Brain Health

Beyond Factory Farming Plus: Gut Health JUL THE FOOD CONNECTION ISSUE

AUG

Biological Dentistry Plus: Environmental Education

Emotional Well-Being Plus: Adaptive Yoga SEP SELF-EMPOWERMENT ISSUE

OCT

Stress Management Plus: Joint Health

Personalized Diabetes Strategies Plus: Skin Care NOV THE DIABETES CHALLENGE ISSUE

DEC

Creating Community & Connection Plus: Spending Locally

HEALTH BRIEFS | GLOBAL BRIEFS ECO TIP | GREEN LIVING HEALING WAYS | FIT BODY CONSCIOUS EATING HEALTHY KIDS | WISE WORDS INSPIRATION | NATURAL PET IN EVERY ISSUE...

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

Women’s History Month

SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Faith in Place Winter Farmers’ Market – 8:30am1pm. Market offers meat, eggs, honey, salsa, jam, bread, pastries, tea, seasonally available produce and more. First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights, 1903 E Euclid Ave, Arlington Heights. FaithInPlace.org. Christian Science Lecture – 3-4pm. “A Spiritual Revolution: The Quest to Experience God.” Gorton Community Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest. CSMetroChicago.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 2 Beginning Astrology Level 1 – Mondays, Mar 2-Apr 6. 7:30-9:30pm. Learn planets, signs, houses, aspects, interpretation and transits. Beginner or know some astrology but need to increase skill in interpreting charts, this course provides what you need to go forward. $180. Life Force Arts Center, 1609 W Belmont, Chicago. 773-327-7224. Info@ LifeForceArts.org. AstrologicalDetails.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3 Vagus Nerve Function Webinar – 1-3pm. Ross Hauser, MD, is hosting a 3-part webinar series on painful neck and neurological conditions, and the importance of healthy vagus nerve function for optimal health, featured on Facebook Live and archived on both Facebook and YouTube. The 1st part of the series, Basic Vagus Nerve Function and Pathology, originally streamed on Jan 7. Part 2, Mar 3: How Vagus Nerve Degeneration is Involved in Almost All Human Disease and What You Can Do To Correct It. Part 3, May 5: The Neurology of Cervical Instability with Emphasis on the Vagus Nerve. Send questions in live via Facebook: Facebook. com/CaringMedical, or ahead of time: DrHauser@ CaringMedical.com. Go Green Highland Park Monthly Meeting – 6:30pm. 1st Tues. If you want to be involved, but can’t attend our meetings, please contact us. You can also check out ourwebsiteto stay up to date on upcoming activities and get information on how to live more sustainably. Curt’s Cafe, 1766 Second St, Highland Park. GoGreenHP.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 Henna Designs – 1-7:30pm. With Renu Lal. For $75-$95, Renu will do a reading and create a custom design based on the blessings you need. Walk-ins welcome. Calandra Center for Health & Wellness, 47 W Polk St, Ste M5, Chicago. CalandraAcupuncture.com.

Green Drinks McHenry County – 5-7pm. 1st Wed. Come talk about “greening” the future with others. Special presentations each month on a timely environmental topic or green business. Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen, 110 N Main St, Crystal Lake. GreenDrinks.org/IL/Crystal Lake. A Fresh Start – 5:30-6:30pm. Dr. Kalli will share ways we can decrease exposure to toxins inside and out. She will also discuss the myths surrounding detox programs and will give you the tools to help you decide which detox program is right for you. Free. Fruitful Yield, 425 N La Grange Rd, La Grange Park. 708-788-9103. FruitfulYield.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Weight Loss: Supplements 101 – 5:30pm. Jessica Earley, Fruitful Yield Nutrition Educator, will dive into all the weight-loss supplements and help you discover which is best for you. Free. Fruitful Yield, 366 W Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale. 630-894-2553. FruitfulYield.com. Stress, Hormones & Belly Fat – 6-7:30pm. Join us for this free educational seminar on the connections among stress, hormones, belly fat and your health, presented by national speaker and wellness expert Dr. Meena Malhotra, lead medical doctor at Heal n Cure clinic. If you’re sick of just putting band-aids on big problems and are looking for a completely different approach to medicine, this is it. Maggiano’s Old Orchard, 4999 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr, Space A28, Skokie. Register: 847-665-9877 or RSVP@HealNCure.com. HealNCure.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6 One Earth Film Festival Series Begins – Mar 6-15. Theme: The Power of We. The environmental film festival will screen 26 thoughtfully curated and powerfully compelling documentaries. Screenings will take place at more than 40 locations throughout Chicago and surrounding counties. More info & schedule: OneEarthFilmFest.org. Clear, Connect, and Thrive with Grace and Ease – 7-9:30pm. Enhance and expand your life into a greater fullness with three dynamic experientials. Join Lisa Nitzkin, psychic medium, Ellen Katz, LMFT, and intuitive coach, Martha Hayden. Enjoy dessert and socializing during this mini-fundraiser event that supports Infinity’s sustainability and programming initiatives. . $85. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828. InfinityFoundation.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Darien Garden Club Spring Gardening Inspiration 2020 – 8am-2:30pm. Featuring a speaker conference with an environmental tilt. Presentations by Chris Benda, Melissa Custic and Jeanne Nolan, exhibits, a farm-to-table luncheon, raffles and sharing of knowledge between participants. Chateau Orleans, 8025 S Cass Ave, Darien. For details & tickets: DarienGardenClub.com. Faith in Place Winter Farmers’ Market – 10am2pm. Market offers meat, eggs, honey, salsa, jam, bread, pastries, tea, seasonally available produce and more. Plainfield United Methodist Church, 15114 S Illinois St, Plainfield. FaithInPlace.org.

Spring Renewal Holistic Fair & Birthday Celebration – 10am-5pm. An amazing event emphasizing the work of the American clairvoyant Edgar Cayce, the father of holistic medicine. Multiple holistic practitioners and cool, unique products. Free entry; Sessions with practitioners: $35/25 mins, $70/50 mins. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Body Mind Spirit Expo Weekend –Mar 7-8. 10am-7pm, Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Retail exhibitors offer everything from natural and holistic health products to spiritual books, enlightened art and crystals. Healers provide treatments from massage and yoga techniques to intuitive readings. $14/weekend admission includes free lectures, demos and admission to exhibit hall. See ad this issue for $1/ off admission. Midwest Conference Center, 401 W Lake St, Northlake. Info: 541-482-3722 or bmse.net.

Christian Science Reading Room at Body Mind Spirit Expo – Mar 7-8. 10am-7pm, Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Look for us at booth #204. Also 2 seminars “Never Alone: How Spiritual Ideas Work in Us,” Sat, 4pm; Sun, 2pm. Midwest Conference Center, 401 W Lake St, Northlake. CSMetroChicago.org.

Taste and Learn Workshop – 11am-12pm. Gluten-free, dairy-free and low-glycemic recipes that are easy enough to make at home. Featuring red velvet cake and vegan pesto. With Sharyn Tondu. Free. Fruitful Yield, 2378 Essington Rd, Joliet. 815-823-8240. FruitfulYield.com.

Maple Syrup Hikes – Sat & Sun, Mar 7-22. 12-2pm. Led by Lake County Forest Preserve educators, the 1-hr hikes run every half hr and open to all ages. A sure sign that spring is on the way is the tapping of maple trees. $6/person, free/age 3 & under. Ryerson Woods, 21950 Riverwoods Rd, Deerfield. Tickets required: 847-968-3321 or lcfpd.org/calendar/?F_c=8.

For Teens: How am I Supposed to Feel? – 4-5:30pm. Guided meditation and Buddhist philosophy for ages 13-18. A Buddhist perspective on handling difficult life situations at home, at school and with friends. No previous experience or background. With Kadampa Buddhist teachers Lotus Lindez and Rafael Valadez. $10/person. Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Wicker Park, 2010 W Pierce Ave, Chicago. MeditateInChicago.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Int’l Women’s Day Daylight Savings Time Begins Healing Karmic Patterns – 9:30am-5pm. With Dave Birr and Susan Wisehart. In this workshop, discover your personal astrological Saturn lesson for this lifetime based on your birthdate. Also learn about how the 10 Soul ages, Soul types and missions relate to your karmic patterns. A group past life regression will provide an opportunity to begin to identify, heal and re-script the origin of some of these patterns. $90. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828. InfinityFoundation.org. SusanWisehart.com.

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Working with Reneé, you will: • Identify digestive triggers. (Some may surprise you!) • Understand which foods agree with you— and those that don’t. • Create a detoxification and digestive plan.

Digestion is one of the main ways the body detoxifies and cleanses. If the food you consume isn’t thoroughly broken down, your body cannot work as efficiently as it should. Poor digestion causes stress for the entire digestive system and leads to gas, bloating, acid reflux, constipation, diarrhea —and even insomnia, psoriasis, eczema, chronic pain, and anxiety. Undigested food can seep

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into the bloodstream through a condition called “leaky gut syndrome,” which often leads to more serious conditions like Crohn’s Disease, colitis, and other autoimmune disorders. Environmental irritants also affect digestion. The environment can also produce irritation and inflammation. Everyday, airborne toxins — perfumes, cleaning products, smoke, automotive exhaust, indoor dust, and springtime pollen — find their way into our bloodstream (in less than 20 seconds!) and cause digestive organs to work overtime. A runny nose, itchy eyes, and red and blotchy skin often result in a trip to the allergist, when a digestive imbalance may be contributing.

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Going Green Matters Environmental Fair – 12- 4pm. Theme: “Trees: Back To Our Roots.” Explore exhibits on the importance of trees. Also plastic solutions, saving energy, transportation choices, green landscaping, growing your own food, connecting to nature, protecting precious places, green home design, safe home and body products, solar energy, recycling tips and much more. Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Ave, Wilmette. More info: GoingGreenMatters.org. Faith in Place Winter Farmers’ Market – 1-4pm. Market offers meat, eggs, honey, salsa, jam, bread, pastries, tea, seasonally available produce and more. New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 4301 W Washington Blvd, Chicago. FaithInPlace.org. Celebrate International Women’s Day at Hip Circle – 4-8pm. At Hip Circle, we would like to invite people of all genders to join us for a powerful speaking, dinner and silent auction event to celebrate women, challenge stereotypes, and benefit women in the Evanston/Rogers Park community with your support. Hip Circle Empowerment Center, 727 Howard St, Evanston. 847-859-9427. bit.ly/EachforEqual.

MONDAY, MARCH 9 Purim begins at sundown (Judaism) Learn to Pray and Heal (A Spiritual Adventure) – 7-8pm. Nate Frederick will talk about his spiritual journey and insights about prayer and spirituality. Free. Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Rd, Evanston. CSMetroChicago.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Holi (Hinduism) Green Drinks Libertyville – 6:30pm. 2nd Tues. Like-minded people meet to discuss issues of environmental importance and build awareness. O’Toole’s Pub, 412 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. For more info: Facebook.com/GreenDrinksLibertyville or greendrinks.org/IL/Libertyville. Voices Out of the Past: Midewin Oral History – 7pm. With Dr. Pam Hunte, Anthropologist, Vice President Midewin Heritage Association. The Midewin Heritage Association has conducted interviews with people who lived and worked here on this land before it was Midewin. Come hear the memories of local farm families, arsenal workers, and military staff as they recall the past. Free. The Midewin Welcome Center, 30239 S State Rte 53, Wilmington. Registration required: 815-423-6370 or SM.FS.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin. Stirring Stories of Women in STEM – 7-8pm. Through narrative and dialogue, poetry and song, humor and drama, members of the PriMerry Players will share highlights of the challenges overcome and subsequent accomplishments of some notable American Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM,) in this “read-enactment,” or with-script presentation. Free. Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St, Downers Grove. DownersGrove-il.aauw.net.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 A Fresh Start – 5:30-6:30pm. Dr. Kalli will share ways we can decrease exposure to toxins inside and out. She will also discuss the myths surrounding detox programs and will give you the tools to help you decide which detox program is right for you. Free. Fruitful Yield, 168 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg. 847-882-2999. FruitfulYield.com.

EFT Workshop – 6:30-8pm. Experience release of grief, stress, PTSD, digestion issues and much more. Learn a 5-second negative energy release procedure. Drop the grief from the loss of a loved one, pet, personal relationship. Free. SoderWorld Wellness Center, 16 W 501 Nielson Ln, Willowbrook. EFT-Tom.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Loyola Climate Change Conference – Mar 12-13. Panel topics include: how climate change is driving displacement and the climate migrant’s plight; an intergenerational conversation between our keynote climate activists and their mentors; climate advocacy through art, and Chicago youth activists.Keynote conversationwith youth climate leaders moderated by Jerome McDonnell of WBEZ’s Worldview. Loyola University Chicago, 1032 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago. luc.edu/sustainability/initiatives/climatechangeconference. Weight Loss: Supplements 101 – 5:30pm. Jessica Earley, Fruitful Yield Nutrition Educator, will dive into all the weight-loss supplements and help you discover which is best for you. Free. Fruitful Yield, 1124 Douglas Ave, Oswego. 630-554-3304. FruitfulYield.com. EFT Workshop – 7-8:30pm. Experience release of grief, stress, PTSD, digestion issues and much more. Learn a 5-second negative energy release procedure. Drop the grief from the loss of a loved one, pet, personal relationship. Free. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828. EFT-Tom.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Wild & Scenic Film Festival – 7-9pm. A lineup of the best in environmental and adventure short films covering a variety of topics relevant to those concerned about the future of our planet. One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Ave, 3rd Fl, Evanston. EvanstonEnvironment.org/filmfest.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Faith in Place Winter Farmers’ Market – 9am12pm. Market offers meat, eggs, honey, salsa, jam, bread, pastries, tea, seasonally available produce and more. United in Faith Lutheran Church, 6525 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago. FaithInPlace.org. Infinity Family Fest – 9am-12:30pm. Features playful family fun with interactive, hands-on mindful games and activities. Parents and their children 3 and older will enjoy a Little Chefs playshop; a music sing-along; Amazing Magic with magician Tim Adamz, Balance Boarding; and Planting Kindness. Also, Animal Quest brings wonders and wows of live wild and rescue animals to see and touch. Free; bring a canned good or a new book to support the Moraine Township Food pantry. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828. For details & to register: InfinityFoundation.org. Ancient Mysteries and Their Value to You Today – 9am-4pm. With John Van Auken, guest presenter from A.R.E. Virginia Beach. Presented by The Milwaukee Area Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc and the Edgar Cayce Holistic Center Chicago (A.R.E.). Wingspread Retreat & Executive Conference Center, 33 E 4 Mile Rd, Racine, WI. For more info: 847-299-6535. Register: WisconsinAreAffiliates.regfox.com/ancient-mysteries-with-john-van-auken.

10th Annual Green Living Fair – 10am-2pm. Theme: The Food Cycle: from Earth to Harvesting, Packaging, Consumption, Food Waste, Composting and Returned to Earth. Interact with many new exhibits this year featuring local environmental groups, farms, businesses. Continuous 30-min Speaker Forums. Have an opportunity to discuss sustainability with local leaders. Recycling opportunities. No goods or services will be sold at the fair. Admission free. Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W Church St, Libertyville. Facebook.com/ events/598882357562762.

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The Adoption Process from A to Z– 1:30-3pm. Adoption of children has transformed from a secretive event into a mutual family-planning process for both placing parents and for adoptive parents. Attorney Sally Wildman describes adoption fundamentals, share key resources to develop an adoption plan, and highlights new developments in adoption practice. Free. Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 N Prospect Ave, Clarendon Hills. Registration requested by Mar 12: 630-323-8188 orTinyurl.com/AdoptionAZ.

Chicago IANDS– 2-5pm. Support/study/resource forum for near-death, out-of-body and spiritual experiences, losses.Guest speaker: Dr. Terri Daniel, CT, CCTP, Interfaith Clinical Chaplain, grief & trauma counselor, author, Founder of The Afterlife Conference.$20 donation. Evanston Hospital, Frank Auditorium, 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston.847-251-5758. ChicagoIANDS.org. Movie: Overload: America’s Toxic Love Story – 3pm. Part of the One Earth Film Festival. Post screening discussion led by Dr. Susan Buchanan, clinical associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences, UIC. The Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave, Wilmette. WilmetteTheatre.com. Sacral Chakra Crystal Meditation & Sound Journey – 7-9pm. Clearing this chakra can create a sense of openness to your creativity, sexuality, fertility; the expression of who we are, the enjoyment of who we are; even the creation of life itself. Each participant will use an Orange Calcite sacral chakra crystal. Be guided through a Sacral Chakra-Clearing Meditation leading into a unique Sound Journey. $40/day of, $33/advance. Soul Energy, 3323 N Pulaski, Chicago. 773-609-3466. SoulEnergyWeb.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 Faith in Place Winter Farmers’ Market – 8:30am1pm. Market offers meat, eggs, honey, salsa, jam, bread, pastries, tea, seasonally available produce and more. Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1234 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights. FaithInPlace.org. Hyde Park Handmade Bazaar – 12-4pm. Meet dozens of vendors while listening to Hyde Park’s finest DJs spinning jazzy, soulful soundtracks to your shopping. Promontory Restaurant, upstairs lounge, 5311 S Lake Park Ave W, Chicago. 312-801-2100. Facebook.com/HydeParkHandmade. Chicago IANDS, Big Grief Event – 1-9pm. Grief Workshop, 1-5pm, Dr. Terri Daniel, CT, CCTP. Audience Medium Readings, 7-9pm with Suzane Northrup. Free parking. Mallinckrodt College, 1041A Ridge Rd, South Entrance, Wilmette. For more info & tickets: 847-251-5758 or ChicagoIANDS.eventbrite.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 16 Reiki Level One – 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 moves through your chakras cleaning and releasing bound energy (including stuck emotions and behavioral patterns). At this level reiki is a self-care tool, which is deeply restorative for those of us devoted to giving. $150. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17 St. Patrick’s Day Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners – 6:45-9pm. 3rd Tues. General meeting and presentation with Kim Bohannon, Naturalist and Certified Master Composter, “Too Good To Waste.” Learn to enhance your garden’s potential naturally. Composting enriches soil, helping retain moisture and helps reduce the incidence of plant diseases and pests. Free. Batavia Public Library, 10 S Batavia Ave, Batavia. 630-879-1393. Facebook.com/BataviaPlainDirtGardeners. Open Energy Share – 7-9pm. 3rd Tues. Reiki is the most well-known energy healing technique. But there are others: Karuna, Egyptian Sekhem, New Paradigm, Healing Touch, EFT (tapping), VST (Vibrational Sound), Pranic Healing, Crystal Healing, Quantum Healing, Therapeutic Touch, Access Consciousness Bars, Polarity Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), tuning forks and more. If you are attuned, trained, initiated or certified in any of these methods, you are invited to join us. Sound healing included simultaneously. $20. Soul Energy, 3323 N Pulaski, Chicago. 773-609-3466. SoulEnergyWeb.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Chicago Flower & Garden Show Week – Mar 18- 22. 10am-7pm, Wed-Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Theme: 20/20 Focus on Flowers. Blooming with new garden exhibits, activities, exclusive plant varieties, nightly spring fling events and more. Includes activities, seminars, classes, demonstrations and more. Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago. Info & tickets: ChicagoFlower.com. A Fresh Start – 5:30-6:30pm. Dr. Kalli will share ways we can decrease exposure to toxins inside and out. She will also discuss the myths surrounding detox programs and will give you the tools to help you decide which detox program is right for you. Free. Fruitful Yield, 155 N Randall Rd, Batavia. 630-897-3490. FruitfulYield.com. Free Shiatsu Intro – 7-9:30pm. Learn the fundamental techniques and philosophies of Zen Shiatsu, andchat with current students and instructors. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Weight Loss: Supplements 101 – 5:30pm. Jessica Earley, Fruitful Yield Nutrition Educator, will dive into all the weight-loss supplements and help you discover which is best for you. Free. FruitfulYield, 360 Randall Rd, South Elgin. 847-888-0100. FruitfulYield.com.

EFT Workshop – 7-9pm. Experience release of grief, stress, PTSD, digestion issues and much more. Learn a 5-second negative energy release procedure. Drop the grief from the loss of a loved one, pet, personal relationship. Free. Garrett Wellness Center, 3020 N Kimball, Chicago. 773-317-6815. EFT-Tom.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20 Spring Equinox Ostara (Wiccan) Introduction to Essential Oils – 1:15-2:30pm. Archana Lal-Tabak, MD, and Jim Lal-Tabak will discuss many ways to safely use essential oils; defuse in the air, ingest internally and apply on the skin. Learn to create a healthy internal and external environment. Free. Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute, 1618 Orrington Ave, Ste 206, Evanston. RSVP: 847-425-9355, 224-714-9593. BodyMindMedicine.com. Stress-Free Friday – 6-9pm. Multiple holistic practitioners and cool products. Free entry; sessions with practitioners: $35/30 mins, $70/60 mins. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Chicago Community Gardeners Association 8th Annual Conference – 9am-3pm. Theme: Connections through Gardening: Plants, People and the Environment. Growing with Purpose Keynote address byRobert Nevel. Explore and celebrate the interconnectedness of our shared garden work and to foster relationships and conversations that shape and support best practices for sustainable living and growing in Chicago. Whitney Young Magnet High School, 211 S Laflin St, Chicago. More info & to register: ChicagoCommunityGardens.org/conference. “EFT With A Guarantee” Certification – 9am5pm. Experience and learn EFT basics. Also counts as day 1 or day 2 of 12 hrs required for certification. Full certification requires 2 full days plus practice sessions. For someone new to EFT, EFT professionals, and other energy workers and therapists. Receive a certificate of completion. $95. SoderWorld Wellness Center, 16 W 501 Nielson Ln, Willowbrook. EFT-Tom.com. Wrigleyville Dental’s 5 Yrs on Ashland Ave Anniversary – 10am-1:30pm. Our practitioners and team would be happy to answer any and all of your questions while we give you a more in-depth look at our diagnostic equipment, study tools, wellness tests, ozone water and more. Free. Wrigleyville Dental, 3256 N Ashland, Chicago. RSVP by Mar 14: 773-975-6666 or WrigleyvilleDental.com. Awaken the Buddha Within – 10am-3:30pm. A special blessing ceremony with Kadampa Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Zamling to awaken your spiritual potential and make a deep connection to the enlightened founder of Buddhism in this world, Buddha Shakyamuni. Additional teachings and meditation retreat sessions continue on Mar 22 (see website). Everyone welcome. $60/person & up. Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Oak Park, 13 Harrison St, Oak Park. MeditateInChicago.org.

Plant Chicago Winter Farmers’ Market – 11am3pm. Locally grown, locally sold. 4459 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago. PlantChicago.org. Green Movie: Current Revolution – 6-9:30pm. Features an Eco-Expo, environmentally themed movie and a lively discussion about the topic of the movie with local experts afterward. Learn how residents Batavia and other cities in the Fox Valley can adapt and make the changes we need to make for a clean energy future. Free. Batavia City Hall Council Chambers, 100 N Island Ave, Batavia. 630-454-2000. BataviaEC.org/green-night-out-at-the-movies.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 World Water Day Farm Workers Awareness Week Gong Bath Meditation – 1-2:30pm. The sound of the gong creates deep relaxation, freeing you from the flood of thoughts your mind releases and stimulates the glandular system to a higher level of functioning. Allow your entire body to relax and let the sound of the gong penetrate the body and guide the mind, reducing tension, releasing blocks and stimulating circulation. $25/advance, $30/at door. Yin Yang Pilates & Yoga, 111 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich. 847-719-1800. YinYangPilates.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 23 Essentials of Craniosacral Therapy – Mondays, Mar 23-30. 9am-4pm. 2-day course is a practical introduction to the theory and practice of the biodynamics of craniosacral balancing. Learn essential ways to perceive the body’s intrinsic movement dynamics, rhythms and pulsations. $300. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Ganå-hdoha Uncovering the Unknown, Unique, and (Sometimes) Unclear Past: A Report on the Summer 2019 Archaeological Excavations at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie – 7pm. With Dr. Madeleine McLeester and Professor Mark Schurr, University of Notre Dame and Dr. Terrance Martin, Illinois State Museum. Learn about recent finds, archaeology of the region, and artifact analyses currently underway from the 2019 Passport in Time explorations at Midewin. Free. The Midewin Welcome Center, 30239 S State Rte 53, Wilmington. Registration required: 815-423-6370 orSM.FS.Midewin_RSVP@ usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 A Fresh Start – 5:30-6:30pm. Dr. Kalli will share ways we can decrease exposure to toxins inside and out. She will also discuss the myths surrounding detox programs and will give you the tools to help you decide which detox program is right for you. Free. Fruitful Yield, 1512 N Naper Blvd, Naperville. 630-536-8265. FruitfulYield.com. Acupuncture & Reiki Relaxation Hour – 7-8:30pm. Take time to chill out and breathe deep. Join us for a mini acupuncture session designed to provide relaxation anddeepen your calm, learn a reiki meditation, and experience a mini reiki session. Calandra Center for Health and Wellness, 47 W Polk St, Ste M-5, Chicago. 312-796-3965. CalandraAcupuncture.com.

Coming Next Month Grassroots Climate Crisis Strategies

Plus: Healthy Home

THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Solar Plexus Chakra Crystal Meditation & Sound Journey – 7-9pm. The Solar Plexus Chakra is our power center.It involves our ego, power, will, desires, action. Clearing this chakra can create a sense of personal power and action without the struggle of control.Each participant will use a Yellow Calcite solar plexus chakra crystal. Be guided through a Solar Plexus Chakra-Clearing Meditation leading into a unique Sound Journey. $40/day of, $33/advance. Soul Energy, 3323 N Pulaski, Chicago. 773-609-3466. SoulEnergyWeb.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27 Chicagoland Pet of the Month – Co-sponsored by Mark Drugs Compounding Pharmacy, Love Fur Dogs Pet Grooming and WCPT radio. Each month, they spotlight an adorable, adoptable dog or cat from Magnificent Mutts and Meows Rescue, highlighting the adoption on The Joan Esposito Show, 2-5pm. WCPT radio 820AM and at WCPT820.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Reiki Level 1 Certification – 9am-6pm. Be introduced to the practice and energy of reiki, its definition, history and principles. Each student will practice giving reiki and receive a certificate upon completion, along with a comprehensive Reiki book and a Soul Energy Reiki 1 manual. $150. Soul Energy, 3323 N Pulaski, Chicago. Pre-registration required: 773-609-3466 or SoulEnergyWeb.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 Faith in Place Winter Farmers’ Market – 11am3pm. Market offers meat, eggs, honey, salsa, jam, bread, pastries, tea, seasonally available produce and more. Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church, 5725 Stearns School Rd, Gurnee. FaithInPlace.org. Dr. K Lecture: Eat Right for Your Body Type – 1-4pm. There are hormonal and ancestral factors that determine our body type and whether we grow fat or thin, age well or not so well and whether we stay healthy or not. Find out what the various body types are, what category you fall into, and what foods should be eaten or avoided for maximum health, including weight loss. $10 admission that can be used for food and drink. Art Gallery Kafe, 127 Front St, Wood Dale. Dr. Leon Kolodziej: 773-589-9996. DrKChiroCare.com. NaturesHealingRemedies.com. Crystal Academy – 2-4pm. With Janel. Featuringaventurine, malachite and jade. $25. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

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SAVE THE DATE Endometriosis Awareness March 2020 – 10am6pm. Every year on the last Sat of Mar (Worldwide Endometriosis Day), Worldwide EndoMarch calls to action and unites the world to bring awareness of endometriosis. Walk to raise awareness about endometriosis, its diagnosis, treatments, and to provide a safe space to talk about living with this chronic illness. Will also have a speaker portion with local and nationally recognized doctors, healthcare providers and advocates.All welcome. Free. The Palmer House Hilton, 17 E Monroe St, Chicago. Eventbrite.com/e/endomarch-chicago-2020-tickets-69820327479.

Faith in Place Winter Farmers’ Market – 11am3pm. Market offers meat, eggs, honey, salsa, jam, bread, pastries, tea, seasonally available produce and more. Advocate United Church of Christ, 10259 S Ave L, Chicago. FaithInPlace.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 31 Cezar Chavez Day

SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Naturally Beautiful Garden Conference – 12:45- 4:30pm. Keynote speaker: Doug Tallamy, visionary native wildlife advocate and researcher. Features national and local experts showing how ordinary people can heal nature while bringing beauty to our communities. $15-$20/advance; $20-$25/day of. Location: Unity Temple, 875 Lake St, Oak Park. NativePlantConference.org. ISNS Earth Day Celebration – 2-5pm. Come celebrate Earth Day with free activities for kids, lectures on composting, organic gardening and Chicago water purification, organic plant sale, organic food and natural products sale, shoe recycling and smartphone recycling. Free. Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs, 3950 Industrial Ave, Rolling Meadows. 224-805-7361. IsnsEarthDay.blogspot.com.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 5 Experiencing Heaven Now – 3-4pm. In college, Mary Bothwell was suddenly hit with a feeling of being disconnected and alone. Whatever the reason, she knew that a change in circumstances wouldn’t solve anything. It was at that point that spirituality became of primary importance in helping her find a lasting solution. Come hear about her spiritual journey and glean insights that can further your own spirituality. Free. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 155 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield. CSMetrochicago.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 13 Beginning Astrology Level 2 – 7:30-9:30pm. 6 wks. Learn transits, progressions, synastry, composite charts, solar arcs and solar returns. Requires basic astrological knowledge and a knowledge of interpretation. $180; $150 by Apr 6. Life Force Arts Center, 1609 W Belmont, Chicago. 773-327-7224. Info@LifeForceArts.org. AstrologicalDetails.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 14 Absolute Beginner Ballet and Tap Classes – Tuesdays, Apr 14-May 12. 5-wk workshop to teach students 50 and older the foundations of ballet and tap. Designed for individuals with no previous dance training. $75/series. North Shore School of Dance, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. 847-510-3357. CBG-Institute.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Restoring Your Landscape after Winter Seminar – 11am-1pm. With Melinda Myers. Winter in the Midwest can be hard on our landscapes. Help your landscape recover from winter with proper pruning, managing dieback, deciding what to replace and restoring your lawn’s health and beauty. Also, learn how to prepare your landscape for gardening challenges as well as economical ways to add color and pizzazz. Free. Pasquesi Home and Gardens, 975 N Shore Dr, Lake Bluff. 847-615-2700. Pasquesi.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 3 Holistic Health Fair – 10am-5pm. Connect with body, mind and spirit with a variety of holistic healing practitioners and retail products including: crystals, intuitive readers, mediums, massage, energy healing, nutrition, life coaches, yoga, pet health, sound healing, essential oils, reiki, acupuncture, CBD oil, natural skin care and more. Shop creative vendors and artisans. $5/person, free/age 16 & under; free parking. DoubleTree Hotel, 11800 108th St, Pleasant Prairie, WI. Debra: 262-515-1472, YogaTreeWC@gmail.com. HolisticHealthFair.org.

Reading the Houses In Reverse: The Soul’s Process of Reincarnation – 1-4pm. Reading the Houses in Reverse is a way to understand the soul’s karmic, reincarnational issues shown in the chart by following the journey going through conception, birth, maturity, death and the return to spirit to understand the soul’s purpose in the incarnation designated through the template of the birth chart. $55, $45/registration by Apr 26. Life Force Arts Center, 1609 W Belmont, Chicago. 773-327-7224. Info@LifeForceArts.org. AstrologicalDetails.com.

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

ASTROLOGY

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 The Adoption Process from A to Z – 7-9:15pm. Adoption of children has transformed from a secretive event into a mutual family-planning process for both placing parents and for adoptive parents. Attorney Sally Wildman describes adoption fundamentals, share key resources to develop an adoption plan, and highlights new developments in adoption practice. Course #70100 under HOME&FAMILY in the catalogue. $30/family. Adult and Community Education Lyons Township, Lyons Township High School, North Campus, Rm 116, 100 S Brainard Ave, LaGrange. Register by May 4: 708-579-6573 or bit.ly/2Guxt19.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra Teacher Training – May 13-17. With Jennifer Reis. Course intended for anyone interested in guiding others to relax and heal. Gain the skills they need to lead others into deeper levels of freedom and health than they ever imagined possible. $695 before Mar 20, $770 after; $45/course manual. Heaven Meets Earth, 2746 Central St, Evanston. More info: 847-475- 1500. Register: Tinyurl.com/DivineSleepTraining.

SATURDAY, MAY 16 The Crystal Ranch Holistic & Energy Expo – May 16-17. 10am-5pm. 70+ vendors, 50 speakers and workshops. Indian vegan food. Win 1 of 3 raffles: San Diego, Hawaii, Phuket Thailand ($500-$2,900 value). Free parking. Advance: $7/1-day admission, $10/2-day admission; At door: $10/1-day admission, $12/2-day admission; free/ kids under 10. Clarion Inn Elmhurst-Oakbrook, 933 S Riverside Dr, Elmhurst. Tickets: Facebook. com/events/541889123334626. For vendors to apply: CrystalRanch11.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 29 Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference Weekend: Living on Purpose –May 29-31. Keynotes by Cornelia Cho, MD, and Robin Rose Bennett, herbalist and author. Includes workshops, plant walks and a kids’ camp, as well as teen herbal camps, red tent space, fire circles, singing circles, delicious locally sourced farm-to-table meals and more. Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. For more info: MidwestWomensHerbal.com.

ASTROLOGY – Understand yourself, your motivations, your feelings. Recognize your talents, strengths, successes. Overcome difficulties and confusion. Astrology can help pull it all together. Relationships. Career. Plan the future. Serious astrology for serious seekers. Private, personal consultations. Lin Ewing: 847-609-0034. AstrologicalDetails.com.

BOOKS

THE GREAT COSMIC TEACHINGS OF JESUS OF NAZARETH – The one who does not live in God lives in his self-made world of sensations, thoughts, words and deeds; the small world of the human ego. Toll-Free: 844-576-0937. Gabriele-Publishing-House.com.

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MONTHLY SPECIAL OFFERS

$25 Off Whole Body Checkup with Naturopathic Doctor – Thru Mar. Receive a whole-body evaluation by Dr. Alla Arutcheva. 4 different tests: Metatron-Oberon diagnostic bio-device, microscopic blood analysis, nail/tongue analysis and iridology. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com.

$105 Myolift Anti-Aging Facial – Thru Mar. Myoliftis a non-invasive therapy using FDA cleared microcurrent technology and anti-aging products to reeducate yourfacialmuscles, tightenfacialskin and contour your face and neck. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com.

$135 90-Min Massage and Pedicure with Exotic Mango Feet Treatment – Thru Mar. The classic form of full-body soft tissue massage. Exotic mango scrub buffs away dead skin and calluses. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com.

$139 Vanilla Plum Body Scrub & Eminence Strawberry Rhubarb Hydrating/Refreshing Facial– Thru Mar. Scrub can be replaced for 60-min massage. Consists of skin analysis, a quick cleanse, skin polish, masque and hydration. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com.

Bioregional Herbalism Course Level 1 Registration – Begins Mar 15. Registration now open. Meets 1 Sun/mo for 9 mos. A pathway to natural wellness. Build your personal resilience by discovering how to engage with bioregional plants as allies and develop personal intuition and connection for yourself and the natural world. The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville. 630-477-9910. TheResiliencyInstitute.net.

Personal Fitness Memberships – Thru Mar. For those looking to get started with personal fitness or want to level up, Get Fit EGV is offering a founding membership for $125/month for unlimited small group training classes (regular $165). An initial personal training session is $75/90 mins, $450/10. Get Fit EGV, 1622 E Algonquin Rd, Ste D1, within ISO Fitness, Schaumburg. 773-849-4990. CoachRo@GetFitEGV.com. GetFitEGV.com.

SentinelWatch Podcast – 24/7 online. New audio podcasts filled with thought-provoking ideas posted each Monday. Contributors tackle topics relevant to daily life and inspiring prayers for the world. CSMetroChicago.org.

SUNDAY

Ruck the Work Week – 7:30am. 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: Tinyurl.com/v56lep8.

The Mike Nowak Show Radio Program – 9-11am. Live weekly local radio show focused on gardening and the environment, with lots of humor to wake us up. Author and master gardener Mike Nowak and cohost Peggy Malecki feature a variety of guests and weather/climate scientist Rick DiMaio in a live show on 1590 WCGO AM, also available in podcast on MikeNowak.net, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and podcast apps, and streaming live on MikeNowak.net, TuneIn radio app and on Facebook at @The Mike Nowak Show.

Meditation for Kids and Families – 10-10:45am. An introduction to Buddha’s teachings, emphasizing the value of kindness and cultivating a good heart. For families with children of all ages; best suited to ages 4-11. Includes a guided meditation, teaching and fun activities. $6/child. Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Oak Park, 13 Harrison St, Oak Park. MeditateInChicago.org. The Edgar Cayce BookstoreOpen – 10am-1pm. Also 3rd Fri, 6-9pm. Bookstore is always open during scheduled events. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com. Time to Dance: Ballet – 10:30-11:30am. Also Tues, 1:30-2:30pm & Thurs, 12:30-1:30pm. A class for people age 55 and over. First class free. Drop-ins welcome; pre-registration requested. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org.

Celestial Sundays – 8pm. Arit Tchiya will post the HeruScopes Update for the Strength (not weak/ week) ahead, as well as the Cosmic Chimes & Chanting Session that corresponds to the Reading. Donation via Paypal. KemeTones YouTube channel. 773-571-1591. PayPal.me/kemetones. Tinyurl.com/vtelehg.

MONDAY

Gluten-Free Monday – 10am-8pm. All gluten-free grocery items 10% off all-day long. Earthly Goods Health Foods, 6951 Grand Ave, Gurnee. 847-855-9677. Earthly-Goods.com. Therapeutic Yoga Class– 4-5:30pm. Receive personal attention,grounding and centering, therapeutic approach, strength, flexibility and extension,focus on inner workbreath, mindfulness and meditation. $108/series of 4 classes, $30/drop-in. Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute,1618 Orrington Ave, Ste 206, Evanston. RSVP: 847-425-9355, LalTabak@mac.com. BodyMindMedicine.com.

TUESDAY

Acupuncture Special – If you’ve never tried acupuncture at Nirvana Naturopathics, but are curious, try it for only $54. Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine will check your pulses and insert tiny little needles in your ears. You will be relaxed for 25-30 mins while listening to music. Nirvana Naturopathics, 707 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 100, Deerfield. 847-715-9044. NirvanaNaturopathics.com. Cupping Special – A Chinese technique used for generations is the use of suction cups to bring tension and toxins to the surface of the skin from deep layers. Cupping provides excellent relief for back pain, asthma, colds and more. New patient special: 3 cupping sessions for $99. Nirvana Naturopathics, 707 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 100, Deerfield. 847-715-9044. NirvanaNaturopathics.com. Facial Acupuncture Special – The reportedly safer alternative to surgery or Botox. This cosmetic treatment is an extension of traditional acupuncture. It’s said to naturally help make the skin look younger, smoother, and all-around healthier. And unlike injection procedures, Mei Zen facial acupuncture addresses not only signs of aging, but also the skin’s overall health. Try it for $120. Nirvana Naturopathics, 707 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 100, Deerfield. 847-715-9044. NirvanaNaturopathics.com. Light School– 9-10:15am.Weekly gathering with Heather Faun Basl on various spiritual topics and subjects. Have tea with Heather and expand your soul. 675 Station Blvd, Aurora. Topics & info: HeatherFaunBasl.com. Beginning Mat Pilates – 10-11am. Amanda Kantor, Certified Pilates Instructor, leads a beginning-level mat Pilates exercise class. Limited enrollment. $100/4 wks. re:fit, 901 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. For more info & appt: 847-657-0881. ReFitInc.com. Complimentary Consultation – 1-5pm, by appt. Are you feeling older than your age? Brain fog or stress turning you into a zombie?Come and sit down for a 30-min complimentary consultation with one of our board certified physicians to discuss your health and formulate a plan to uncover the real causes of your symptoms. ChiroMend Natural Health Center, 1834 Glenview Rd, Ste 2W, Glenview. For appt: 847-730-3988. More info: ChiroMend.com.

Time to Dance: Ballet – 1:30-2:30pm. See Sun listing. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org. Time to Dance: Tap – 2:40-3:20pm. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org. Silent Meditation Service – 6pm. Led by Anita Stehmeier. Spending 45 mins in meditation can make a powerful impact on your well-being and quality of life. Being supported by a group makes meditation much easier. Free-will offering. Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-297-0997. UnityNorthwest.org. Qigong – 6-8pm. 2nd Tues. Discover the healing abilities of the ancient practice of qigong. Free qigong and taiji classes for the inexperienced; also a space for experts to practice their skills. Pacific College of Health & Science, 65 E Wacker Pl, 17th Fl, Chicago. 773-477-4822. CBD/CBG Oil Benefits Introduction – 7pm. CBD oil is everywhere today. Informational session from certified Hemp/CBD educator Dee Bayro of Natural Remedee Health Solutions. Explains the benefits and science about how and why cannabis works. Plus get the basics of what to look for in a quality product. Hear about the different formulas, delivery options, dosing, drug interactions and more. Be introduced and able to try a fast-acting, long-lasting, high-grade CBD/CBG hemp extract. Free samples available. Natural Remedee Heath Solutions, 830 E Higgins Rd, Ste 116, Schaumburg. RSVP: 630-309-3409. Shiatsu Student Clinic – 7 or 8pm. Receive a 45-min session from an advanced Zen Shiatsu student. Sessions are performed in a group setting with instructor observation. $35/45-min or $90/3 treatments. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. Availability limited; for appts: 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

WEDNESDAY

Online CBD/Hemp Presentation – Curious about how to be part of this fast-growing, billion-dollar cannabis/hemp industry? Join us for a quick 30- min zoom call and learn about how you can be an independent rep with the fastest growing CBD/ hemp company in the industry. Info: 630-309-3409. Presentation: Zoom.us/j/6303093409. Prayer Meeting – Time varies depending on location. Informal weekly gatherings with inspirational readings, song, prayer and time to share healings & inspiration. Meetings held at more than 24 locations of Churches of Christ, Scientist in the metro Chicago region. Locations: CSMetroChicago.org. Morning Bird Walks – 7-9am. Join Geoffrey Williamson of the Chicago Ornithological Society to explore the spectacular bird life around North Pond. After your exploration, come inside the Museum for coffee and discuss what birds were spotted. Bring binoculars. Free. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago. NatureMuseum.org. Let’s Talk CBD/CBG Oil: The Therapeutic Benefits andBusiness Opportunity – 8pm. Learn how to become part of this revolution in health. Hop online to learn more about this work-from-home business opportunity. We will present a brief 15- min overview. RSVP: 630-309-3409. Meeting ID: 630-309-3409. Zoom.US.

Time to Dance: Ballet – 12:30-1:30pm. See Sun listing. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org. Time to Dance: Modern – 1:30-2:30pm. A class for people ages 55 and over. First class free. Drop-ins welcome; pre-registration requested. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org.

FRIDAY

Mindfulness & Wellness: Managing Stress, Creating Health, Encouraging Balance – 1:15-2:30pm. With Archana Lal-Tabak, MD, andJim 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. RSVP: 847-425-9355, LalTabak@mac.com. BodyMindMedicine.com.

SATURDAY

Stay Free of Allergies for Life – Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques, or NAET, is a dramatic new treatment for the cure of allergies (and sensitivities). It is a specific treatment procedure formulated by combining chiropractic and Chinese Medicine principles applied through spinal manipulation, acupuncture, kinesiology, acupressure and nutrition. Come in for an initial visit to get reverse your allergy today. Nirvana Naturopathics, 707 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 100, Deerfield. 847-715-9044. NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

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Green City Indoor Market – Thru Apr. 8am-1pm. Some months not every week; see website for details. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org.

Butterfly Haven Yoga – 8:30-9:45am. A rejuvenating class in theJudy Istock Butterfly Haven. Leave class feeling energized, balanced and ready to take their practice off the mat and out into the world. BYO mat. Must be 18 or older to participate. Must register in advance; no drop-ins. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago. Tinyurl.com/rqckpck.

Tai Chi Class – 9am. Also Tues, 8:15pm. Reduce stress; increase flexibility and balance; improve muscle strength and definition; increase energy; stamina and agility. Wear flat-soled shoes and loose-fitting clothes. $10/class. Whole Health Acupuncture, 50 Turner Ave, Elk Grove Village. 847-357-3929. WholeHealthPrograms.com.

Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching Class – 9-10am. Stretch and strengthen your hips and shoulders using the revolutionary flexibility method, Ki-Hara. Increase range of motion and decrease pain in half the time of yoga. $5 for first class. Stretch Chi, 410 S Michigan Ave, Ste 841, Chicago. Advance registration required: 773-750-5031. StretchChi.com.

Barbell Boot Camp – 10-11am. Small group fitness class with barbell training to improve functional movements and shed body fat. Class pass expires 30 days after purchase. Save 50% off of the regular drop-in fee $20 by registering for Barbell Boot Camp. Get Fit EGV, 1622 E Algonquin Rd, Unit D1, within ISO Fitness, Schaumburg. 773-819-7459. GetFitEGV.com.

Chicago Architecture Center Family Day – 10am2pm. 2nd Sat. Ages 3+ explore the galleries to learn fun facts, find hidden gems and participate in handson demonstrations. Themes and activities change each month. Free with CAC admission. Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago. Architecture.org.

Winter European Farmers’ Market – Thru Apr 11. 10am-2pm. 2nd Sat. Get your farmers’ market fix during the off season. Visit favorite farmers and producers, and maybe meet a new favorite. Sugar Beet Food Co-op, 442 S Grove, Oak Park. 708-948-7656. SugarBeetCoop.SquareSpace.com.

Wicker Park Indoor Farmers’ Market – Thru Apr 4. 10am-3pm. 1st Sat. Includes local and regional farmers, food producers and processors selling handmade and homegrown varieties of fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, meats, cheeses, flowers and more.The Robey Hall, 2018 W North Ave, Chicago. WickerParkFarmersMarket.com.

Introduction to Heartland Meditation – 2-3pm. Learn how to meditate using a guided technique of reflecting and cleansing. Join us for an eye-opening session that shows how the human mind works, what to do to tackle stress, and how you can find your true self through meditation. Free. Heartland Meditation, 1444 S Butterfield Rd, Mundelein. Advance registration required: 224-433-6338. HeartlandMeditation.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE AND TRADITIONAL ORIENTAL MEDICINE

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.

AESTHETIC AND ANTI-AGING MEDICINE

DR. JOSIE TENORE, MD, MSC, BCIM Specializing in Anti-Aging Beauty & Wellness FreshSkin Medical Spa & Wellness Center 595 Elm Pl, Ste 208, Highland Park 60035 847-681-8821 • MyFreshSkin.com

Dr. Josie’s journey has taken her to multiple countries and has given her the unique experience of witnessing how medicine is practiced all over the world. Her passion in family medicine aesthetics has led her to advocate a program of eating well, exercising and aesthetics for patients who are passionate about having the best quality of life. See ads on pages 5 and 13.

ALLERGIES

CALANDRA CENTER FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS

Acupuncture, NAET Allergy Elimination, Reiki, Classes/CEU Located in Chicago’s South Loop & Schaumburg 312-796-3965 CalandraAcupuncture.com CCHW offers: acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, NAET Allergy Elimination, reiki, Access Consciousness Bars and a variety of classes. Classes are available for adults, children andCEU for acupuncturists. We believe that when someone has the tools to help themselves that the possibilities are endless.

MIDWEST ALLERGY RELIEF CENTER 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 19.

BODYWORK

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

Sharon Vogel is referred to by Mayo Clinic practitioners, national surgeons and physicians. She offers 27 years’ experience and is Nationally Board Certified, specializing in oncology massage, lymph drainage MLD and myofascial release JFB MFR—all to help assist clients in regaining health. Free consult and treatment the second Sunday of each month,12-2 p.m. 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.

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

CBD / HEMP OIL

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COACHING & COUNSELING

SUSAN CURRY InteriorWerx 312-479-7893 Info@InteriorWerx.us InteriorWerx.us Are you feeling unfocused and desire to get your life back on track? Seeking solutions for health issues oremotionalbalance? Susan is an emotional frequency intuitive using her empathetic skills to help. Call Susan a call for a 15- min complimentary phone consult and see if it’s a good tool for you!

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

ONE MIND AND BODY CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY Carol G. Sherby, BS, LMT, BCST 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn 630-205-1075 OneMindAndBody.com Carol Sherby uses gentle CranioSacral Therapy to help treat pain and dysfunction associated with a wide range of medical issues, including concussions, migraines, neck and back pain, torticollis, autism, chronic fatigue and more. She takes a holistic approach to healing, and how constrictions to nerve fibers can arise in response to physical injury, stress or emotional trauma. Through CST technique, massage and reflexology, balance can be achieved, promoting wellness in mind, body and spirit.

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 11.

DECLUTTERING/ ORGANIZING

MEGAN SPILLMAN 708-275-0110 Megan@PeaceAndTidy.com PeaceAndTidy.com

Clutter adds stress and drains time and energy. Megan supports individuals, families and business owners in decluttering spaces. She is trained in the KonMari Method™ which focuses on joy and gratitude. Contact Megan to schedule a complimentary 30-minute call to learn more about creating a plan to confront clutter.

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 51.

HEAL N CURE MEDICAL WELLNESS Meena Malhotra, MD, ABIM, ABOM 1122 Willow Rd, Northbrook 60062 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.

GYMS & FITNESS FACILITIES GET FIT EGV Rowena Dziubla, Owner 773-819-7459 CoachRo@GetFitEGV.com Facebook | Instagram

RX your workout at GET FIT EGV located at 1622 E. Algonquin Rd, just west of Moretti’s Schaumburg in the Park Place Shopping Center. Group classes available 7 days a week: barbell/Olympic training, HIIT, bootcamp and more! Check out my website, FB, IG and Twitter for more information.

HEALTH & WELLNESS COACHING

INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS STUDIO Heidi Smith, CINHC, CCWS, CMP 312-259-7585 HeidiSmith@IntegrativeWellnessStudio.net IntegrativeWellnessStudio.net

Personalized health coaching programs to help you reach sustainable health for life through better nutrition and lifestyle changes. Areas of specialty include Celiac disease, autoimmune disorders, women’s health and weight management. Understanding. Encouragement. Support. Accountability.

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 specialty. 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.

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

HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER

BIO-ENERGY CENTER Kankakee Natural Foods BioEnergy Center 815-933-6236 KankakeeNaturalFoods.com

Our BioEnergy Center brings together state-ofthe-art machines in one location for an integrative wellness experience. Our approach to healing meets each client’s unique needs through personalized testing and therapies. Come as you are, no appointment needed. Kankakee Natural Foods Wellness under One Roof.

FLOAT THERAPY

FLOTSTONE 57 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff 60044 847-482-1700 Flotstone.com

Floatation therapy is quickly being recognized as a very safe and effective way to shift into the parasympathetic state of total relaxation. Floating cradles you in its graceful healing waters optimizing your body’s ability to do what it does best, heal! Float effortlessly in over 1,250 lbs of Epsom salt.

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 39.

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KINTSUGI WELLNESS Jill Briska, DC 1263 Highland Ave, Ste 1A, Lombard 630-412-1852 Kintsugi-Wellness.com

Are you still suffering with a chronic health condition and have tried “ev erything?” It’s time to activate your body’s own frequencies to heal itself with Biocybernetics. Cyberscan tech nology is based on quantum physics and addresses food allergies, dementia, ADHD, pain, lack of energy, addictions or “mystery illness es” by balancing your frequencies and improving your immune system by 149%. Certified Class 2 medical device, used for diagnosis and treatment in over 27 EU countries, FDA-approved and used at the world-renowned cancer clinic Hope4Cancer in Mexico and the Hippocrates Health Institute in Flor ida. Helps dogs, cats, horses and more, too!

DR. KRISTIN KLOCKO, PHARMD, RPH, PSCD Health His Way, Wheaton 60189 630-254-0766 Health-His-Way.com

Dr. Kristin provides natural solutions to GI issues, autoimmune, infection, hormone imbalance, anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, sleep issues and more. She specializes in DNA/genetic analysis, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, neurofeedback with photostim, neurotransmitter and endocrine system analysis. She is certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine in Reversing Cognitive Decline (The Bredesen Protocol).

LIVE POWERFULLY AYURVEDA 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn 60137 630-460-1211 WeLivePowerfully.com Christy Studant is an Ayurveda practitioner, yoga/Pilates teacher and Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. Through pulse and tongue assessment, she uses some of the most profound natural techniques to help rebalance the body systems, mind and spirit through herbal and nutrition detoxification, Shirodhara, chakra balancing and healing energy yoga for rejuvenation, as well as life coaching.

DR. FUNDA KAHN, CHI Inner Child Connection Ltd 847-971-1221 FundaKahn@gmail.com InnerChildConnection.com

Having unique training and experience, Dr. Funda Kahn offers myriad techniques customized for individuals and groups to create peace and harmo ny in their lives. Trained as an oral surgeon, she committed her life to healing souls. Teaching hypnosis, self-hypnosis, EFT, and “inner child connection” are only the begin ning of what she can provide. “Feelings buried alive never die.” – Karol Truman. See ad on page 25.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

NEW VITALITY MD 20771 N Rand Rd,Ste I-2, Kildeer 60047 847-585-9700 NewVitalityMD.com

Newly expanded services under new owner/operator thriveMD. Specializing in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy for men and women, medical and supplement-based weight loss, aesthetic services such as Botox, Juvéderm and PRP; and now adding IV therapies, including nutritionals, NAD, Exosomes, Amino Acids, Glutathione and Stem Cells, plus B 12 and Vitamin D injections. See ad on page 9.

thriveMD – OPTIMAL HEALTH Dr. Greg Seaman 1355 Remington Rd, Ste I, Schaumburg IL 60173 312-600-5070 Info@thriveMD.org Using IV therapies, PRP, weight management and other natural programs, we help conditions like fatigue, brain fog, hormone imbalance, pain, injury, weight gain, decreased performance, tickborn disease and more. After an initial consultation, we design your custom program to obtain true optimal health, which includes living a healthy lifestyle and being committed to yourself. See ad on page 9.

INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY

WHOLE LIFE SPINE & SOFT TISSUE Christopher Codina, DC 33 W Higgins Rd, Ste 735 South Barrington 60010 WholeLifeChiroHE.com Constantly foam rolling or taking meds to get through the day, just for it to come back? Learn how something that is easily treated and com monly found in the body may be the reason for your pain. Schedule your free consultation today to learn more Conveniently located and insurance accepted.

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

MICHELE HEATHER 847-509-8289 MicheleHeather1@yahoo.com Get clarity, direction and empowerment as we release old patterns and blockages that keep you feeling stuck in life. Using Soul Memory Discovery, Michele helps you work with your angels and guides to practice new inner processes and expand into your highest good and true self. Michele is also intuitive and a Reiki Master Teacher.

LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL GROWTH

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE IN METRO CHICAGO CSMetroChicago.org

Resources for your spiritual journey … events, weekly online podcasts, community worship services, Christian Science Reading Rooms. Explore our website and connect with us at more than 24 locations around Chicago. See ad on page 39.

THE EDGAR CAYCE HOLISTIC CENTER AND BOOKSTORE At Unity Northwest Church 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines 60016 847-299-6535 • AREChicagoCenter@gmail.com Full-service bookstore, Cayce remedies, spiritual growth study groups, monthly programs, workshops and holistic fairs, intuitive skills development training, knowledgeable seekers, intuitives, healers and more. Call for hours. See ad on page 37.

INFINITY FOUNDATION 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park 60035 847-831-8828 • InfinityFoundation.org Offering more than 200 Courses for Life in personal, professional and spiritual growth and development. Infinity Family Fest, FREE, March 14. Healing Karmic Patternes, March 15. Call or email for a free course guide. CEUs available for 14 professionals.

MEDITATION CENTER

KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER CHICAGO 13 Harrison St, Oak Park 60304 2010 W Pierce Ave, Chicago 60622 708-763-0132 MeditateInChicago.org

Meditation and modern Buddhism. Everyone welcome. We offer an array of drop-in classes, weekend events, and retreats open to everyone and suitable for all levels of experience. A non-profit, all-volunteer organization, we’re dedicated to sharing the practical wisdom of Buddha’s teachings with Chicagoland through meditation and mindfulness practices.

MARMEL ACCOUNTING 4433 W Touhy, Ste 525, Lincolnwood 60712 773-456-9729 Michael@MarmelAccounting.com MarmelAccounting.com

Accounting with heart. Would you like to improve the lives of some of the poorest people on this planet while getting your taxes done? All our earnings are first loaned to Kiva.org. Most tax returns are $200. Accounting is $35/hr. We utilize cutting-edge technology to drastically reduce your costs and improve efficiency.

CARING MEDICAL REGENERATIVE MEDICINE CLINICS Dave Woznica, MD Danielle Steilen-Matias, MMS, PA-C 715 Lake St, Ste 600, Oak Park 60301 708-462-6377 • CaringMedical.com Specialists in stem cell therapy, PRP and H3 Prolotherapy: the most scientifically curative regenerative injection method for chronic pain, sports injuries and arthritis. Since 1993, we’ve helped patients who have plateaued with other pain “management” treatments to permanently resolve their pain, nerve entrapments and disabling symptoms without surgery or medication.

NATURE CLASSES

THE RESILIENCY INSTITUTE Located at McDonald Farm 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville 60565 630-447-9910 TheResiliencyInstitute.net

We offer intro and advanced events and courses in: permacul ture, herbalism, edible wild plants, natural landscapes, forest/nature therapy, wellness and more. Reg ister through February for our certificate courses. Check our website for a schedule of farm events, films, seeds swaps, community celebra tions, food security projects and more.

NATUROPATHIC CONSULTATION

DR. ALLA ARUTCHEVA, MD, PHD, ND Associate Professor, Rush University Med. School Antalee Wellness 1836 Glenview Rd, 2nd Fl, Glenview 60025 847-486-1130 • AntaleeHolistic.com

Have gut problems? Suspect leaky gut? Do not give up! We have a solution for you! Our key strategies are “DetermineRemoveRepairRestore” that address the gut health and integrity of the intestinal wall. Special individual program will be created and help your gut be happy again. Learn more about leaky gut and our therapeutic strategy atAntaleeHolistic.com.

SOUND HEALING

CELLULAR MUSIC THERAPY Margaret (Gosia) Gusztyn, Coach & Music Facilitator 105 E Schaumburg Rd, 2 Fl, Schaumburg 60194 331-200-0439 Cellular-Music-Therapy.webnode.com

Discover how your body communicates with sound on the cellular level. Gosia offers a unique healing tech nique using Tuning Forks (musical instruments), which produce natural sound frequencies based on Pythago rean scale and tune, heal, balance your body, mind and spirit, thereby freeing from stress, traumas, anxiety, blockages, pain, inflammation, etc. Music is a natural source of holistic medicine.

KEMETONES COSMIC SOUND HEALING Arit Neter S Mery Maati (Aka Tchiya Amet) 8008 S Ellis Ave, Ste 2, Chicago 60619 773-571-1591 • Kemetones.org

Experience the benefits of acupuncture, without the needles. Sound healing can open previously closed gateways and eliminate blocks that cause pain or stress. Tuning Fork Therapy can shift frequencies and raise vibrations, allowing inner peace and purified desires to manifest. Based on ancient Egyptian wisdom and technology, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. We make house calls. See ad on page 25.

SOUL ENERGY Mary Ellen Azzi 3323 N Pulaski, Chicago 60641 773-609-3466 SoulEnergyWeb.com

Enhance your healing journey by releasing stress and stagnant energy. Receive Vibrational Sound Therapy (VST) utilizing pure bronze Himalayan bowls, reiki and other energy modalities to release in whatever way your higher consciousness is ready. Offering private sessions, group events and energy classes in a kind, caring, supportive and safe space.

THERMOGRAPHY AND THERMOMETRY SCANNING

NORTHWEST HEALING CENTER Erica Cody Lake Barrington 60010 224-600-3216 NorthwestHealingCenter.com

Northwest Healing is your destination for practical knowledge for your important healthcare decisions. Forefront modalities such as thermographic imaging and the AO Scan, a bio-resonance device used to detect abnormalities in cells, tissues, and organs throughout the body and reset your system to optimal frequencies, detect health concerns before they become a medical emergency. Northwest Healing also offers hypnotherapy sessions. Experience all that Northwest Healing has to offer to help you live your best life. See ad on page 23.

WELLNESS EMPOWERED 2177 Shermer Rd, Northbrook 60062 847-963-6094 YourWellnessEmpowered.com

Whole Body Thermometry (WBT) is a gentle, painless testing method utilizing a radiation-free, infrared-scanning device to assess and identify which organs are struggling to regulate. Knowing where organ stress exists enables us to take preventive actions to restore and maintain balanced organ function. This remarkable adjunct diagnostic device, enables us to see the contributing factors that often manifest long before symptoms of chronic illness appear.

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