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

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Wasn't it amazing how many community events for Earth Month took place throughout the Chicago region to proJim Irwin and Peggy Malecki mote ecology, conservation, recycling

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asn’t it amazing how many community events for Earth Month took place throughout the Chicago region to promote ecology, conservation, recycling and overall awareness! It’s encouraging and uplifting to see so many schools and community groups focused on a brighter, cleaner future for the region. As we celebrate Mother’s Day, I’d like to add Mother Earth to our list of honorees to remind us all to continue the warm feelings and sentiments kindled by Earth Day all year long.

While we can’t buy Mom Earth some fair trade chocolates or a charm bracelet, we can honor her by taking action and positive steps toward conservation and awareness. As our “gift” this year, I propose that we each pick one issue we are curious or passionate about and do something to make your voice heard and be a force for change in your school or community. Start with just one thing, and then tell someone else to inspire them to keep the momentum going. Here are some things we can do this Mother’s Day to honor Mother Earth:

• Learn about timely environmental issues via newsletters and websites.

• Share a topic with parents, children, friends or coworkers to educate them.

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• Call your state or federal legislators to make your opinion known.

• Write a letter to the editor of your local paper to inform others.

• Sign an online petition to make your opinion known and count.

• Join a local meet-up group focused on an environmental issue.

• Sign up for a local beach clean-up (GreatLakesAdopt.org).

• Visit a museum to learn about environmental topics.

Why not begin in your own yard or patio by shopping local and purchasing plants from one of the many sales occurring throughout the area? You’ll be supporting a community organization, keeping your dollars local and finding an amazing selection of native, heirloom and organic plants. Early in May, great buys can be had on cool crops like kale and broccoli. By late May, sales are offering tomatoes, peppers and all the summer beauties! We’ve posted a plant sale list on our website at NAChicagoNorth.com/ChicagolandPlantSales (Did we miss your sale? Please email us at Editor@NAChicagoNorth.com and we’ll get it posted right away).

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Celebrate World Fair Trade Day at Daley Plaza orld Fair Trade Day will be observed May 4 and 5 at Daley Plaza. At the festival and outdoor market, conscious shoppers can choose from the collections of more than 30 locally owned ethical vendors, featuring products made by artisans in Nepal, Ghana, Colombia and elsewhere.

Guests will be able to sample fair trade coffee and chocolate, take a bite of the world’s largest fair trade banana split, outfit themselves in the latest fair trade fashions and hear a live broadcast of the popular WBEZ Worldview program from the square at noon on May 4.

Chicago Fair Trade, a coalition of area businesses, congregations, schools and activists that promote fair wages and ethical trade policies in Chicago and beyond, was the driving force behind Chicago’s designation as a Fair Trade City in 2009 and a Sweatshop-Free City in 2014.

Admission is free. Location: 50 W. Washington St., Chicago.

For more information, email Katherine@ChicagoFairTrade.org or visit ChicagoFairTrade.org. See ad on page 14.

Heather Faun Basl Offers New Seasonal Classes

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eather Faun Basl, an intuitive reader, healer, medium and instructor for higher consciousness and spiritual evolution, is offering classes this month at the Ruha Center, in Naperville. A Flower Power Essence Workshop will take place from noon to 4 p.m., May 7, followed by a New Moon Workshop from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The Heart Matters, which helps participants learn how to listen to the guidance that comes from the heart, will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 21, and a New Moon class will follow from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Basl will offer an Energy Healing Heather Faun Basl Energy Medicine Workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 28 and 29. A Life and Purpose Workshop is scheduled for May 30 which includes meditation and vision quests.

Basl, a licensed massage and energy therapist, offers healing touch, reiki, quantum touch and medical intuitive massage. She has more than 13 years of experience in Akashic records, mediumship and intuitive readings and uses homeopathic remedies and flower essence formulas in combination with her intuitive work.

Cost: $55 Flower Power, $33 New and Full Moon sessions, $333 Energy Healing Energy Medicine and $144 for Life and Purpose Workshop (free for Energy Healing workshop students). Location: 1110 N. Washington St., Naperville. For more information or to register (required), call 630-210-8688 or email Heather@GraceAngels.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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ina Katsman, a classical pianist, dedicated teacher for 20 years and owner of Piano For Everyone, is offering free trial lessons at her Highland Park studio Tuesdays, May 10 and 17 at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturdays, May 14 and 21 at 11 a.m.; and Sundays, May 15 and 22 at 10 a.m. Her new Recreational Music Making (RMM) 50-minute group classes for adults are a fun and social experience where participants encourage and support one another.

They choose their level of achievement and play many of their favorite songs.

RMM brings joy and wellness benefits as it reverses stress and promotes health and well-being. Students will learn to read music, play music of their choice and learn to play lead sheets.

Studies have shown that music builds confidence, improves discipline, attention, concentration, memory, learning capability and coordination and also creates better students and professionals. Learning an instrument such as the piano helps individuals to become more well-rounded and benefits creativity, academic skills, brain health and overall wellness.

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newsbriefs Free Online Fibromyalgia Summit for Patients and Caregivers

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uschelle Khanna, LCSW, is offering a free online Fibromyalgia Summit with more than 30 speakers and downloadable resources to aid in healing and recovery; perfect for both healers and those healing. The free series, held from May 12 through 14, includes interviews with some of the top specialists in fibromyalgia healing along with individuals that have been healed, lifestyle experts and more.

Khanna says she was inspired to develop this summit upon her own recovery from Lyme disease. “I understand the connection between undiagnosed infections and chronic pain, and I want to share the tools that helped me heal,” she says.

Early registration for the Fibromyalgia Summit is open. Opportunities to purchase the Summit for reference, along with a host of downloadable healthy living resources from experts around the world, are also available. The Summit will feature a comprehensive Wellness Bundle and an action plan to begin healing today.

Cost: Free during summit from May 12 to 14 or purchase downloadable interviews at an early bird price of $59 until summit starts, including comprehensive Wellness Bundle. For more information, visit FibromyalgiaSummit. com/#a_aid=NAChicago. See ad on page 20.

Have a Ball at Evanston Green Fundraiser

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he fifth annual Evanston Green Ball, co-presented by the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) and city of Evanston, and sponsored in part by Natural Awakenings magazine, will take place from 7 to 10:30 p.m., May 13, at the Levy Center, in Evanston. All proceeds support a great cause—the educational programs and operations at the Evanston Ecology Center. This fun event features live music and the Taste of Evanston; free food and drink from the best local restaurants, caterers and breweries. The band Ear Candy will perform upbeat pop/rock dance tune-age music.

“The Green Ball is the best party in town,” says EEA President Dick Peach.

“It’s the most fun you’ll ever have supporting programs that keep Evanston green and educate people on why it’s important to protect the planet.” The Eco Center Sitters service offers children a fun-filled Friday night at the Levy Center during the ball, with a snack, games, animal encounters, nature walk and more.

Early bird and regular tickets are $65 and $75, respectively, with a $5 EEA member discount on both. Friend of the Ecology Center tickets are $100, with a discount for groups of five or more. Location: 300 Dodge Ave. To purchase tickets, visit EvanstonEnvironment.org/greenball. Child-sitting is $20 per child for Evanston residents; $25 for non-residents. To register for the sitter service (required), call 847-448-8256 or visit CityOfEvanston.org/register.

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Native Plant Sale at Almond Marsh

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rom purple coneflowers to sky blue asters, there’ll be myriad choices for the garden at the annual Conserve Lake County Spring Native Plant Sale, from 3 to 7 p.m., May 12, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on both May 13 and 14.

Shoppers may choose from plants that contribute to both the beauty of their yard and the health of our natural world, with many species of perennials, grasses, sedges, shrubs and trees of local and regional ecotypes. New Conserve Lake County merchandise includes shirts, caps and license plate frames. Linda Curtis will be on hand with copies of her new book Bog-Fen Carex of the Upper Midwest along with Woodland Carex of the Upper Midwest, both available for purchase.

Conserve Lake County members save 10 percent. Location: Conserve Lake County office at Almond Marsh, 32492 N. Almond Rd., Grayslake. For more information, visit ConserveLakeCounty.org.

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anache Desai, bestselling author of Discovering Your Soul Signature, will be honored by the nonprofit Infinity Foundation at their 19th annual gala at 5:30 p.m., May 13, at the Highland Park Country Club. Desai is being honored with the Infinity Foundation Spirit Award for his contribution to the evolution of consciousness and making a positive impact on our society by contributing to personal and spiritual growth. There will also be a workshop with Desai, Living a Limitless Life, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 14.

The gala begins with a fair and free mini-demonstrations featuring more than 40 practitioners in the areas of energy alignment, astrology, animal communication, intuitive readings and more.

There is a silent auction for an array of unique and desirable items, and an elegant dinner will be served at 8 p.m., followed by the 2016 Spirit Award presentation and Desai’s keynote address.

Costs: Gala, $90; Workshop, $120. Lunch is included with the workshop registration and continuing education units are available. Location: 1201 Park Ave. W., Highland Park. To register, call 847-8318828 or visit InfinityFoundation.org. See ad in the Community Resource Guide. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Midwest Gluten Free and Allergen Friendly Expo

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he Midwest Gluten Free and Allergen Friendly Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 14 and 15, at the Schaumburg Convention Center. The expo offers a social gathering place for gluten-free families in the Chicagoland area.

More than 140 exhibitors will be on hand, offering samples of hundreds of gluten-free products and services. Informative classes by well-known leaders in the gluten-free and allergen-friendly community will be held throughout the event. Dan Chapman, of Sunrise Health Food Store, in Lansing, will discuss natural advancement in pain relief; Jenna Drew, named Celiac Awareness All-Star by the National Foundation of Celiac Awareness, will discuss essential oils for digestive wellness; and nutritional cook and baker Jill Motew will educate attendees about injecting ancient grains into everyday life.

Cost: $15 one-day pass for adults, $5 children. Free parking. Location: 1551 Thoreau Dr. N. For more information, visit GFAFExpo.com. See ad on page 37.

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Learn How to Read the Akashic Records

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elen Gitlevich, M.D., CFMW, has opened the Akashic School of Creation, offering instruction on the Akashic Records, in Buffalo Grove. In the school’s first course, from May 15 through 17, students will learn how to access their own record using the vibrational key of a sacred prayer, opening the door to divine guidance from the library of the soul.

There are no prerequisites to enroll.

Students will learn how to consciously create their lives and open their hearts to receive the divine support they need to follow their soul’s path. By understanding the Akashic Records, students will better understand the difficult relationships in their lives Helen Gitlevich, M.D. and be able to clear their personal energy field to set healthy boundaries. Gitlevich says, “Students will receive tools to understand and release the karma that is keeping them stuck in old patterns, raise their energy vibrations and gain clarity around creative steps they need to move toward their dreams. They’ll also learn to clear blocks to allow money to flow into their lives.”

Cost is $350; $175 if repeating (all three days are required).

Location: 824 Clohesey Dr., Buffalo Grove. RSVP to 847-361-6259 or CreatingAbundanceWithEase.com. See ad on page 31 and in the Community Resource Guide.

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Free Lecture on Digestive Health

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r. Richard Bisceglie is offering a class on digestive health at 7 p.m., May 23, at the Center for Holistic Medicine, in Deerfield. When our body doesn’t absorb food properly it can cause diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, indigestion, cramping and constipation. Participants will learn about the causes of inflammation in the digestive system; long-term effects and chronic issues that dysfunctional digestion can cause; and the process of reversing these issues with a simple medical food program.

Bisceglie is board certified and licensed as a doctor of naprapathic medicine with the state of Illinois and a national board-certified nutritionist specialist. Naprapathy is the art and science of gentle soft tissue manipulation.

Admission is free. Location: 240 Saunders Rd., Riverwoods/ Deerfield. To reserve a seat, RSVP to 847-236-1701. For more information, visit Holistic-Medicine.com/mds-andstaff/dr-richard-bisceglie-dn-naprapathy.

See ad on page 39 and in the Community Resource Guide.

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newsbriefs Learn How Acupuncture and Qigong Relieve Pain

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icensed Acupuncturists Teri Calandra and Ryan Davenport will deliver a mini-lecture, Stop Pain Quickly & Naturally, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., May 26, in Arlington Heights.

Calandra says, “Everyone has experienced pain at one point or another in their lives, but many people still don’t know about the wonders that acupuncture and other Eastern moTeri Calandra dalities have to offer. Whether you have been suffering from the same issue for years or only recently injured yourself, we can help you!”

Participants will learn about acupuncture and East Asian medicine, and experience some pain-relieving qigong exercises.

Calandra Acupuncture also offers acupuncture, herbs, reiki, Access Consciousness Bars, Bengston Healing Method and NAET Allergy Elimination. Complimentary 15-minute phone consultations are available.

Class location: 2015 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Ste. 111, Arlington Heights.

Registration required at CalandraAcupuncture.com. Call 312-515-9492 for phone consultations. Additional office location: 47 W. Polk St., Ste. M5, in Equilibrium Energy + Education, Dearborn Station, Chicago. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

John Edward Brings Psychic Talents to Chicago

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sychic medium John Edward will give a presentation at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, in Rosemont, at 8 p.m., May 27. The former host of TV’s Crossing Over with John Edward will begin the evening with an interactive Q&A session. Edward will then “connect” to the other side and provide messages to the audience from family and friends that have crossed over.

As a medium, author and lecturer, Edward has John Edward helped many people with his uncanny ability to predict future events and communicate with the dead over the past three decades.

Cost: $150 to $225. Location: 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 800-514-3849 or visit JohnEdward.net or eTix.com. See ad on page 19.

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e:fit, a Glenview-based fitness and wellness center where healing starts from within, is inviting new clients to discover unexpected ways to rejuvenate their body and soul with a 10% savings on Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT) or ayurvedic services during the month of May.

Founder Loribeth Cohen says, “Re:fit is like the sun, where the core represents traditional physical therapy, and each ray offers complementary holistic services which release physical and spiritual blockages that hinder wellness.”

Hands-on IMT energy work “maps” how emotions and past injuries or traumas can affect the physical body. An ayurvedic consultation teaches the ancient Indian practice which incorporates massage, oils, spices and exercise to restore vitality to the mind, body and spirit.

“Re:fit works for the betterment of each client, helping those that need healing and those that want to maintain vitality,” says Cohen.

Location: 910 Waukegan Rd., Glenview. For more information, call 847-657-0881 or visit refitinc.com. See ad on page 19 and in the Community Resource Guide.

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newsbriefs Body Mind Spirit Expo Returns to Tinley Park and Skokie he Body Mind Spirit Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., June 4, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 5, at the Tinley Park Convention Center; and also from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., August 20, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., August 21, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, in Skokie.

Visitors can peruse more than 100 intriguing exhibitors offering the latest in natural health, personal growth and metaphysics. Among the more than 70 presenters and authors are Dr. Paul Ling Tai, known for his natural technologies in anti-aging.

HGTV Designer Cary Weldy will share the secrets of the ancients on how to get better sleep in her fun and interactive talk, including using sacred numbers and symbols to create a peaceful and calming bedroom environment and which colors produce deeper and more refreshing sleep. Other speakers include Dawn Sprong, of Made as Intended, Gail Thackray, Blake Bauer and Susan Wisehart.

Weekend admission is $14, with free parking. Locations: 18451 Convention Center Dr., Tinley Park; and 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. For more information or tickets, call 541-482-3722, ext. 1, or visit BMSE.net. See ad on page 3.

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Dr. Chi Returns with Tongue and Fingernail Analysis

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r. Tsu Tsair Chi, an international expert in the Eastern medicine art of tongue and fingernail analysis, will present a free lecture and book signing from 7 to 9 p.m., June 10, at Rozich Chiropractic, in Orland Park. He’ll explain how changes in the tongue and nails may indicate issues with digestion, heart and lung disease, thyroid conditions, hormonal imbalances blood sugar issues and more. Chi will also offer individual tongue and fingernail analysis from 9 a.m. to 5 Dr. Tsu Tsair Chi p.m., June 10 and 11, at the Rozich office.

Chi received medical training in China and a Ph.D. from Rutgers State University, in New Jersey. He has worked at Squibb, Parke Davis and Omnicron in the fields of cancer and atherosclerosis. Chi is a board-certified naturopathic physician who is skilled at analyzing fingernails and the tongue to detect underlying ailments.

Rozich Chiropractic founder Dr. Richard Rozich is a board-certified chiropractic physician who has been in practice for more than 25 years in the southwest suburbs. Rozich states his practice incorporates chiropractic medicine, “in which the worlds of ancient Eastern and modern Western technology synergistically benefit patients with holistic treatment results.”

Personal analysis with Chi costs $30 and must be scheduled in advance.

Fingernail analysis requires nails to be free of any polish or acrylic. Location: 8000 W. 159th St., Ste. 2W, in the AJ Smith Federal Savings Bank building, (lecture on lower level), Orland Park. RSVP to 708-460-0011. See ad on page 23.

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hakti Fest Midwest, a sacred music and yoga retreat featuring international yoga teachers, kirtan and devotional performers and conscious workshops, will be held from June 24 through 26 at the Midwest Conference Center, in Northlake.

Bhakti is a devotional path that has its roots in yoga, kirtan and meditation, embracing both ancient and modern sacred wisdom, along with traditional spiritual practices. All levels are welcome. This drug- and alcoholfree, family-friendly retreat is a vehicle for evolution of human consciousness through a heart-centered revolution.

Location: 401 West Lake St., Northlake.

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AMMA is coming in June/early July 2016!

WEDNESDAY – late FRIDAY, JULY 1-3 Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (“Amma”), world renowned Do not miss the opportunity to experience a personal blessing humanitarian and spiritual leader, will be here this summer! (hug) from Amma, as well as enjoy inspirational live music, Don’t miss this chance to get a personal blessing fromIndian Amma. meditation, spiritual discourse, healing arts, and great and organic foods throughout the three days of free public programs.

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eryl Feldman, of Blossom Within Coaching, provides healing-based coaching services to help clients get relief from chronic conditions that include chronic urinary tract infections (UTI) and back pain.

For chronic UTI sufferers that have tried special diets, cranberry juice, supplements and other treatments, yet continue to get infections, Feldman uses the UTI Soulution to help the client’s body to gently Meryl Feldman release blocked emotional energy, which allows for physical healing. “At the same time, we are able to access the individual’s body and soul wisdom to guide us to their personal solution to this condition,” she says.

Feldman says that by working with her clients to get their emotional energy flowing and receive body and soul inner wisdom, she is able to help them to break free of the chronic UTI cycle for more vibrant health. She is also able to help clients find relief from chronic back pain, migraines and other conditions.

Feldman is a certified Martha Beck coach and endorsed mind­-body coach through Abigail Steidley’s training, which has its foundations in Dr. John Sarno’s revolutionary approach to health.

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Relieve Pain and Stress through Network Spinal Analysis

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he Wellness Source, in Glenview, is one of only four clinics in the area that offers Network Spinal Analysis (NSA), a technique designed for people that want change in their lives by breaking free of barriers such as back and joint pain, headaches, depression and anxiety.

Dr. Nick Kuennen says, “The stress that we have acquired in our lifetime is stored in our mind and body; specifically, the central nervous system. Over time, this stress response will bubble over into a multitude of conditions that the body produces.”

The technique is delivered with very low force and a high degree of specificity and presence; there is no twisting or cracking the body. As the body removes the tension, it releases the problem and health can be expressed gently.

Other benefits include improved posture; modest weight loss; increased metabolism and immune function; higher energy; fewer colds; improved handling of stress; reduced physical and emotional aches and pains; improved muscle strength, balance, coordination and athletic performance; greater spinal flexibility and movement; and faster recovery from injuries and illness.

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“The majority of consumed protein that’s not used for energy gets stored as fat or eliminated as nitrogen waste,” says Dr. David Minkoff, who founded BodyHealth in 2000 in Clearwater, Florida, and concentrates on alternative and complementary approaches to detoxification and dietary and nutritional improvement. “Without sufficient consumption of quality amino acids, the body can start to break down and become open to ill health,” he explains.

“Many people are unaware that they may be protein deficient.” A natural amino acids supplement can help.

BodyHealth’s PerfectAmino supplement is vegan-sourced, non-GMO and doesn’t contain gluten, soy, dairy, binders, fillers or coatings.

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esearch presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists has found that magnesium reduces fevers during childbirth, as well as complications among newborns. The study followed 63,000 deliveries from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, in Chicago, between 2007 and 2014.

Of these, 6,163 women developed fevers of at least 100.4° F during labor. Of the women that developed fevers, 2,190 received magnesium sulfate intravenously during their labor.

Rates of fever at maternity dropped by half, to 4.3 percent, in women that received the magnesium, versus 9.9 percent in those that did not. The rate of newborn complications was also significantly lower among women given magnesium.

The study, led by Dr. Elizabeth Lange, an attending physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, is the first of its kind to investigate the effect of magnesium on childbirth. “By reducing the incidence of maternal fever, magnesium sulfate therapy may also reduce the incidence of complications in newborns,” says Lange.

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The red clover plant extract was standardized to 37 milligrams of isoflavones, including 34 milligrams of aglycones.

The scientists measured changes in bone mineral density, bone mineral content and T-score, measured at the spine and femoral bone. They also monitored bone turnover markers.

By the end of the study, the women in the placebo group had continued to lose bone mass and bone mineral density. Those given the red clover extract showed no such reductions during the study period. In addition, the red clover group experienced no increase in inflammation or blood pressure.

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The group that consumed the highest amounts of legumes had more than a 50 percent drop in incidence of colorectal cancer. As legume consumption increased, colorectal cancer risk decreased.

The researchers attributed the dramatic reduction in risk to the intake of isoflavones, contained in many nuts and beans. When intakes of total isoflavones were calculated, those with diets that contained the highest levels reduced their colorectal cancer risk, by 33 percent in men and 35 percent in women.

The researchers reported, “The reduced risks for colorectal cancer among high-intake groups were most consistent for legumes and sprouts.”

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Electronic Drop-off Sites to Stay Open for 2016

Plant Milkweed to Help Monarch Butterfly Populations Thrive

There is good news for Lake County residents that need to dispose of old televisions, monitors, printers and other electronic equipment that are not allowed in the regular trash. The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) has announced that five electronic drop-off sites in Lake County, including the one on Half Day Road, in Highland Park, will not be closing, as previously announced.

Through the leadership of the village of Grayslake, which first contributed $20,000 toward paying unforeseen costs, the free drop-off and recycling program will continue through 2016. On the organization's website, SWALCO Executive Director Walter Willis says the organization has raised about $62,000 in voluntary funds from 15 municipalities and will continue the program through the end of the year.

Willis and the SWALCO board will be working with state legislators to obtain a permanent funding mechanism for this program and keep electronics out of the landfill in the future. The Illinois Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act of 2012 bans the disposal of certain electronic devices in landfills, and SWALCO operates several recycling facilities throughout the county. Lake County is recycling about 4 million pounds annually and statewide the number exceeds 67 million pounds of electronics.

New research reveals that for every monarch butterfly that makes it to the species’ wintering grounds in Mexico, 30 milkweed plants are needed.

With the population now in an alarming free fall, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is urging resident to plant any of a variety of milkweeds, each suitable to different garden designs and growing conditions. As a bonus, deer find milkweed distasteful. Several varieties of milkweed will add interest to the native garden and support monarch populations. Seeds and plants are available online and often at local native plant sales.

Rose Milkweed (Asclepius incarnata): gorgeous rosepink flowers. Thrives in moist soil. Reaches three to five feet, so it’s perfect at the back edge of a linear garden or at the center of a circular rain garden. Very pretty when paired with fox sedge (Carex vulpinoidea) along pond shorelines.

Butterfly Weed (Asclepius tuberosa): a shorter plant with a bright pop of orange color. Thrives in dry conditions. About two to three feet tall. Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) is a nice companion plant with butterfly weed.

Fragrant Milkweed (Asclepius syriaca): heavenly smelling lavender-pink blossoms. Super easy to grow; can spread quickly. Grows two to four feet tall. Mix with little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) for year-round interest.

Whorled Milkweed (Asclepius verticillata): Petite at oneto-two-foot tall, the creamy white blossoms are especially pretty planted in drifts. Feathery leaves turn lovely goldenamber in late summer. Sideoats gramma (Bouteloua curtipendula) looks stunning with whorled milkweed.

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Campbell’s Endorses GMO Labeling Campbell Soup Company recently became the first major food corporation to support the mandatory labeling of genetically modified ingredients and will support the enactment of federal legislation to establish a single mandatory labeling standard for foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMO).

A company spokesperson says, “With 92 percent of Americans supporting the labeling of GMO foods, Campbell believes now is the time for the federal government to act quickly to implement a federal solution.” The company says that if a federal solution is not reached, it is prepared to label all of its U.S. products for the presence of ingredients derived from GMOs and seek guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and approval by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The company also has pledged to remove artificial colors and flavors from nearly all of its North American products by July 2018.

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Feminists Redefine Senior Housing Fifteen years in the making, the Babayagas’ House—a feminist alternative to a retirement home—has opened in Paris. This self-managed social housing project is run by its community of inspired female senior citizens that want to maintain their independence. “To live long is a good thing, but to age well is better,” says 85-year-old Thérèse Clerc, who initially conceived the project as a means of combating the idea that growing old is an illness and that retirement homes are a kind of prison.

“We want to change the way people see old age, and that means learning to live differently,” she says.

The five-story building houses 25 apartments located at the center of Montreuil, just blocks away from shops, a movie theater and the metro. The project cost just under $4.4 million and was funded by eight public sources, including the city council. Two similar projects are now underway in Palaiseau and Bagneux.

Dr. Chi is back for 2 days only!

Learn the Secrets of Your Health through Your Tongue & Nails

Rozich Chiropractic is happy to welcome back Dr. Tsu-Tsair Chi. This is your only opportunity to see Dr. Chi in the Chicagoland area this summer. Dr. Chi is the foremost expert in tongue and fingernail analysis. Fingernail and tongue changes may indicate problems with digestion, heart, lung disease, hormonal imbalance and more.

Dr. Tsu-Tsair Chi received his medical training in China and his PhD in Biochemistry from Rutgers State University, in New Jersey. He worked at Squibb, Parke Davis and Omnicron in the fields of cancer and atherosclerosis and is amazingly skilled and knowledgeable about the human body! Dr. Chi is also the formulator and innovator of CHI Products.

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diabetes, autoimmune s a certified nudiseases gastrointestitrition specialist nal issues or are overand owner of weight. Some people Enhance Nutrition, in have migraines or Northbrook, Marcy generalized pain. I’m Kirshenbaum works seeing more people with her clients to who have been recome up with eating ferred by their doctors guidelines that are to treat a medical tailored to each indicondition through diet vidual. “I help people and lifestyle changes meet their health and instead of with a pill. wellness goals based I like that not only on their nutritional Marcy Kirshenbaum are people wanting to needs and health avoid a pill that only guidelines. Just betreats symptoms, but also they are mocause something is considered healthy doesn’t mean it’s necessarily healthy for tivated to take control of their choices, which can help address the source of everyone,” she says. Kirshenbaum uses the problem.” she says. a variety of techniques to develop an

Instead of obsessing about countoptimal eating plan for her clients, ining calories or grams of fat, Kirshencluding food sensitivity testing, genetic baum teaches clients to make nutrientvariation interpretation, detoxification dense food choices and look at things and cleanses, meal plans and recipes, like portion control and how their body nutritional therapy, personal grocery is feeling. “One hundred calorie packs shopping and pantry makeovers. are very trendy, but I wouldn’t tell

Although she holds a bachelor’s someone to eat 100 calories of highly degree in biology, it wasn’t until processed cookies that are full of added Kirshenbaum was pregnant with her sugar. Instead, I’d have them eat a handfirst child that she started to really get ful of walnuts, which provides protein, interested in nutrition. “I realized that antioxidants and healthy fats,” she says. what I’m putting in my body affects my The first and most important question children, and I needed to make betshe asks clients is what changes they’re ter choices. So I began reading labels willing to make. “If someone comes in and learning how I could impact their and they have a habit of drinking five health and growth by eating whole sodas a day, they’re probably not gofoods,” she says. Kirshenbaum went ing to be able to stop cold turkey, but back to school for a master’s degree in nutrition and opened Enhance Nutrition maybe they can cut back to one or two in the short term until they are able to five years ago. eliminate all soda,” she says.

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people and give them the tools to make healthy choices on their own. Telling someone to count the grams of sugar they consume won’t work if they don’t understand how too much added sugar negatively affects their bodies,” she says. “If someone is used to having a big bowl of ice cream every night, I’d suggest they try making their own popsicles out of real fruit or yogurt. Often they even like it better, and it’s fun to make your own treats!”

If they do want to eat something sweet, Kirshenbaum encourages clients to go for real sugar or honey, in moderation, instead of a sugar substitute.

“The more whole ingredients and less processed food you can eat, the better. I walk people through options to replace the bad with something better, which will make giving up the junk much easier. People did not get to their current unhealthy condition in a week, so undoing the negative habits takes time,” she says. “I also recommend eating fruits and vegetables that are in season and are as locally sourced as possible. Here in Chicago, we’re lucky to have numerous summer farmers’ markets and CSAs where people can get food that is extremely fresh and is grown less than 50 miles away. What we eat has a direct impact on how we live. We have to take care of the Earth, which will in turn keep us healthier. I’m very passionate about what I do, and want to help as many people as possible."

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Solutions for a Sluggish Thyroid

human body and block its ability to absorb iodine, explains Thompson.

“They’re everywhere, in our air, water and food. It’s nearly impossible to avoid them,” reports Shames, a longtime advocate in the movement against the common practice of adding fluoride (a derivative of fluorine) and chlorine to municipal water. Fluoride is also added to many brands of toothpaste. Bromide is part of almost all commercial flour and flour products, as well as soft drinks.

Shames offers an historic insight.

“Fluoride was once used to slow down an overactive thyroid, as recommended by the physicians’ bible, the Merck Manuals. Now we’re putting it in the water supply and wondering why we have a mushrooming epidemic of low

Keying in on Iodine

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t seems that a common mineral supplement that costs just pennies per day can stimulate an underactive thyroid, restore metabolism to normal levels, curb excess appetite, banish fatigue and generally improve everyone’s health.

Mounting scientific evidence shows that iodine may be an answer to many such health woes, especially for women.

“The thyroid acts as a throttle, the gas pedal for all metabolic functions in the human body,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of San Rafael, California, author of Thyroid Mind Power.

If the thyroid is a driving force of human physiology, then iodine is its key fuel, says Dr. Robert Thompson, of Soldotna, Alaska, author of What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid. “Every single cell in your body depends on thyroid hormone, and the thyroid depends on iodine for proper functioning.”

“Without sufficient thyroid hormone, we have low energy, slower metabolism, lower immunity to illness and impaired repair and maintenance of bones and joints,” explains Shames.

After testing thousands of patients in his practice, Thompson estimates that 90 percent of North Americans are iodine deficient, citing what he calls

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“epidemic proportions” of hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) with symptoms comprising obesity, fatigue, brain fog, irregular or absent menstrual periods, hair loss and heat and cold intolerance.

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Estrogen: Hypothyroidism is overwhelmingly a women’s disease, with women five to eight times more likely to suffer from it than men, according to the American Thyroid Association.

“Estrogen inhibits the body’s natural ability to absorb and utilize iodine,” says Dr. Jorge Flechas, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, who specializes in thyroid disorders. “We find three periods in life when women need more iodine: at puberty and during both pregnancy and perimenopause or menopause. It’s because estrogen levels tend to fluctuate wildly at those times, neutralizing the ability of iodine gained through select foods to balance thyroid and other hormones.” Flechas prescribes iodine supplements for most women at all three stages of life.

Toxic halogens: Iodine belongs to a group of halogens that includes chlorine, bromine and fluorine, three chemicals that are both toxic to the

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Thyroid Toxins to Avoid Fluorine/fluoride n Fluoridated toothpaste n Unfiltered municipal drinking water n Some bottled teas n Teflon pans n Mechanically deboned chicken Chlorine/chloride n Virtually all municipal water n Swimming pools, spas n Poultry chilled in chlorinated water to kill bacteria n Chlorine bleaches and other conventional household cleaners Bromine/bromide n Flour and flour products, except those labeled “unbrominated” n Soft drinks n Pesticides with methyl bromide n Plastics n Fire retardants in children’s nightwear and some furniture n Spa disinfectants Source: What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid,

by Dr. Robert Thompson.

9 in 10 North Americans may be iodine deficient.

thyroid incidence.”

Food: “So-called ‘iodized’ salt doesn’t contain much usable iodine, and neither does ~ Dr. Robert pink Himalyan sea salt,” Shames cautions.

We’ve known that our soil is deficient in essential minerals such as iodine since at least 1936, when a special U.S. Senate report concluded that our soil was already severely depleted.

“This simply means that when we grow produce, the plants cannot extract these vital nutrients from the soil for us—including iodine—if those nutrients aren’t there in the first place,” says Thompson.

If anything, he adds, U.S. soils have become even more sterile in the 80 years since the report and, “Factory farming and the use of genetically modified (GMO) crops, Roundup herbicide and synthetic chemical fertilizers have undoubtedly worsened the situation.”

Sources of Iodine

It’s difficult to include sufficient natural iodine in our daily diet unless we fol-

low a Japanese-style diet that includes lots of seaweed and saltwater fish, says Shames. Other food sources are shellfish, Thompson turkey, cheese, yogurt, milk, eggs, legumes, cranberries and strawberries.

There is little agreement about the optimal levels of iodine people need.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture maintains that we need 150 micrograms a day, but iodine advocates are quick to point out that a person eating a typical Japanese diet (where hypothyroidism, or low thyroid activity, is rare) ingests 12.5 milligrams of iodine each day—83 times the amount recommended by the government.

Shames recommends getting an iodine lab test (available without a prescription at CanaryClub.org) to determine exact needs. Thompson recommends potassium iodide and sodium iodide supplements for thyroid health.

Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including User’s Guide to Thyroid Disorders.

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Having the proper amount of iodine in our system at all times is critical to overall health, yet the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that iodine deficiency is increasing drastically in light of an increasingly anemic national diet of unpronounceable additives and secret, unlabeled ingredients. This deficit now affects nearly three-quarters of the population.

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Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.

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Studies have shown that we are less likely to have a fatal heart attack if we drink five or more eight-ounce glasses of water per day. Even moderate exercise will help keep our circulatory system and heart strong. Try taking a 20-to-30-minute walk each day.

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take 10 deep, belly-expanding breaths twice a day.

We need to make sure we are getting our nutritional supplements from a reputable source of high-quality and guaranteed potency supplements. One essential heart-healthy supplements is CoQ10, a core nutrient for the cardiovascular system, because it fuels energy production in all the body’s cells, including the heart. Cholesterol-lowering drugs deplete our CoQ10, so it is doubly important to take this supplement in the presence of these drugs. As for omega-3 fish oils, make sure the supplement is a trusted name and of high quality to insure freshness and potency.

Relatively new, nitric oxide therapy was discovered to be the “master signaling molecule” of the cardiovascular system by a team of 1998 Noble Prize winners. Our bodies naturally produce nitric oxide in the cardiovascular system, but as we age, production slows. To keep up the production, we need to be supplementing with a combination of high-quality L-arginine and L-citrulline. With the proper combination of these two powerhouse amino acids, we can boost our nitric oxide and improve our cardiovascular health.

According to published data, black and green tea may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke by 10 percent to 20 percent. It is also easy to relax and de-stress with a cup of tea.

Sugar isn’t so sweet when it comes to heart health. Getting too much added sugar in our diet can significantly increase the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The American Heart Association recommends significantly cutting back on sugar—no more than six teaspoons, or 100 calories, a day of sugar for most women and no more than nine teaspoons, or 150 calories, a day for most men—or skipping it altogether.

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SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE Natural Ways to Boost Libido

by Lisa Marshall

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nderlying health issues aside, a hectic schedule packed with work deadlines, kids’ sporting events and household chores can leave little time for intimacy. Letting that pattern go on too long can become a problem. “There’s a use-it-or-lose-it phenomenon that occurs,” says Dr. Anita Clayton, a University of Virginia psychiatry professor, neurologist and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy.

Despite what hyper-seductive female media stereotypes suggest we believe, in the real world, 39 percent of women feel they lack sex drive, and nearly half experience some kind of sexual dissatisfaction, according to a survey of 32,000 women published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. About one in eight women are significantly distressed about it. “The truth is, many of us don’t have great sex lives,” confirms Clayton.

Sprout Pharmaceuticals introduced Addyi, aka filbanserin, last fall; the first prescription drug to address low libido in women. Some heralded the controversial medication as “the little pink pill,” seeing it as the female version of males’ blue Viagra pill, which a half-million men purchased in its first month on the market in 1998. Yet

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several months after its launch, only about 1,000 women had tried Addyi and many doctors declined to prescribe it, due to its lack of widespread efficacy and possible adverse side effects, including low blood pressure and fainting when combined with alcohol.

“This is a complex problem that requires a complex solution,” says Honolulu-based naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Great Sex Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine. “For most women, drugs are not the answer.” She notes that for men, boosting libido is largely a matter of boosting circulation and blood flow to the penis. But for women, desire for lovemaking stems from an interplay of emotional, interpersonal, hormonal and anatomical drivers that make lack of desire harder to “treat”.

The truth is that many simple, effective, non-drug approaches exist. As Boulder, Colorado, marriage therapist Michele Weiner Davis puts it, “There’s no reason why a woman wanting a more robust sex life cannot have one.”

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enjoying pleasure, you need a healthy body.” Carrying excess weight can both erode self-esteem and lead to reductions in a woman’s natural circulating testosterone, a critical hormone that helps ignite pleasure circuits in the female brain and increase sensitivity in the clitoris. Being underweight can result in fatigue and low sexual energy, diminished production of excitatory brain chemicals and low levels of estrogen, key for keeping a woman moist.

Meanwhile, Steelsmith explains, excess stress can prompt the body to “steal” from libido-boosting hormones like progesterone in order to make more of the stress-hormone cortisol. High blood sugar can drive down testosterone, while high cholesterol can clog pelvic blood vessels, dulling sensation.

Depression, diabetes and thyroid disorders are other major libido killers, says Clayton. “If you treat them effectively, you may see big improvements.”

Women seeking to improve their sexual health should first try to achieve a healthy weight via diet and exercise, Steelsmith says. She recommends an organic diet rich in complex carbohydrates (which keep blood sugar balanced), lean protein (a precursor to desire-related neurotransmitters) and good fats (which help keep vulval tissues lubricated).

Exercise—another circulation booster—is also key. Do it before a scheduled hot date for even better results. One 2014 study of 52 women found that those that worked out prior to an anticipated romantic encounter had significantly increased sexual desire.

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Many women avoid sexual encounters for fear of sparking a urinary tract or vaginal infection. This becomes more common after age 40, as estrogen wanes and pelvic tissue thins and dries, leaving it more vulnerable to microbial invaders. Because semen is alkaline, it changes a woman’s vaginal pH, allowing unfriendly bacteria to thrive, says Steelsmith.

Her advice: Always go to the bathroom and urinate after intercourse, and use natural lubricants, like vitamin E. For some women, she also recommends low-dose, prescription estrogen cream or suppositories.

If an infection occurs, try to treat it naturally, avoiding antibiotics, which can spark yeast overgrowth. Instead, Steelsmith recommends using tea tree oil, goldenseal, or probiotic douches or suppositories, available online and at health food stores.

Kegel exercises are a famous aid, involving clamping down as if interrupting urine flow, before releasing and repeating. This not only help fends off urinary incontinence and infection, it also strengthens and firms pelvic muscles, rendering enhanced enjoyment for both partners.

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A sexless relationship can also be emotionally devastating for the person, often the male, that wants more contact, says Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido. “For the spouse yearning for touch, it is a huge deal,” she says.

“It’s about feeling wanted, attractive and loved.” In her practice, she often sees couples that are mismatched in how they wish to demonstrate and receive love.

Often, the woman wants to feel close emotionally before she can feel close physically. For the man, physical intimacy is a conduit for opening up emotionally. When both keep waiting to get what they want, the relationship suffers.

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of my life and now it’s gone.’” For some in this subset that are unable to find relief via lifestyle changes, she would recommend Addyi, said to boost desire by changing brain chemicals. On the other hand, many women don’t need to take any action at all. “If someone has low sex drive and it doesn’t matter to them or their partner, it’s not a problem.”

That said, the benefits of attending to an affectionate, healthy sex life can go far beyond the bedroom, improving overall health and strengthening relationships, notes Steelsmith. Sex burns calories, increases circulation, releases calming and painkilling hormones like prolactin and prompts production of the “bonding hormones” vasopressin and oxytocin.

“When you are in a loving relationship and you express that love through your body, physiological changes occur that can help you bond more deeply with your partner,” she says. “The more you make love, the more love you make.”

Weiner Davis. “But even if you put it on the calendar, what you do with that time can still be spontaneous and playful.”

While most women assume that they need to be in the mood first, research by University of British Columbia Psychiatrist Rosemary Basson suggests that in some women, desire only comes after physical arousal, especially by a loving partner that takes the time to meet her needs. “I wish I had a dollar for each time someone said to me, ‘I’m not in the mood, but once I get into it, I surprise myself, because I have a really good time,’” says Weiner Davis. She’s not advising women to make love when they really don’t want to, but rather to be open to it even when the circumstances aren’t ideal. “A lot of women feel like the house has to be clean, with the kids asleep and free of distracting noises,” she says. “Sometimes, just do it.”

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whose work is still the basis for the Western medical paradigm, he viewed the stars and planets and determined that they were very mechanical in their movement, and so came up with the idea of man as parts. So if we could understand how these parts worked, we would then have mastery over such parts (i.e., the human body). This view dominated science for over 200 years.

What happened then?

Reconciling Competing World Views An interview with Dr. Rosalba M. Lopez, Ph.D., Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture internal medicine and medical qigong.

by Nina Patrick and Jean Shinners

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he Wheel of Co-Creation is a whole system worldview created by renowned thought leader Barbara Marx Hubbard. It identifies 12 sectors of endeavor in an active society, including arts, economics, education, environment, government, health, infrastructure, justice, media, relations, science and spirituality.

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The Science Sector What’s missing, wrong or incomplete with science today?

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As science determined that the atom was the smallest component of the human body, much work was done on the understanding of the atom. In 1885, with the discovery of X-rays and other scientific advancements, which allowed us to view inside the cell, science was changed forever. These emergent Western theories were called quantum mechanics.

The quantum view of the atom was quite different, for once they were inside the atom, they realized that there were no parts. In fact, the inside of the atom was energy! So if we, as humans, are atoms, then we could no longer be viewed as a mechanism, but as energy. So in the modern Western paradigm, there is a lot of lip service paid to the term “energy medicine”, despite the fact that most Westerners still believe the fate of their health is dependent on gene expression. This epoch that Western medicine is currently trapped in is called genetic determinism; its foundation lies in the results of the Human Genome Project that was funded by the pharmaceutical industry. This industry is very invested in our misunderstanding of the human body as parts (genes), which can be intervened with by chemicals called drugs.

I think it is laughable that one would believe that our maker would design us in a predetermined, genetic way.

What is the alternative view?

Dr. Rosalba M. Lopez, Ph.D.

The Eastern scientific paradigm has always been energetic in its perspective of the human body. It has thousands of years of clinical success and observation of those percepts that govern it. Up until quantum mechanics, science was not sophisticated enough to explain how it worked.

What’s emergent and holds the most promise for advancement in science for the future?

What needs to happen is what I call trans-disciplinary medicine. Here, we take whole components of Eastern and Western medicine/science and combine them to create a true “Wholistic” approach.

What do you feel a person can do to take a new approach in their personal lives to what is emergent?

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pounds in two weeks,” she says, “and I didn’t feel like I was on a diet.”

Eating a big salad for lunch is a habit that author Victoria Moran, host of the award-winning Main Street Vegan online radio show, has adopted in her New York City home. She fills a big bowl with leafy greens, in-season vegetables, avocado and a light dressing. “This will set you up for the rest of the day,” says Moran.

Pam Anderson, a mainstream food blogger in Darien, Connecticut, agrees.

Six years ago, she lost 50 pounds and credits having a big green salad for lunch—one of her many small food habit changes—with helping her maintain a healthy weight, despite frequently testing and sampling recipes.

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Food Thought Habits

How to Reboot Your Eating Habits

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ur food habits are often just that—mindless, repetitious eating behaviors. Some serve us well; others, not so much. Natural Awakenings asked experts to serve up many doable small changes that can add up to big shifts.

According to Brian Wansink, Ph.D., the John S. Dyson professor of marketing at Cornell University and author of Mindless Eating, changing just one lifestyle habit can eliminate two or more pounds each week. By changing up to three habits, we may lose more weight.

At a minimum, we will likely improve the quality of the food we eat overall.

Buying Behaviors

Wansink advises that having the only food on our kitchen counter be fruit encourages healthy snacking. At work, he suggests lunching away from our desk to discourage mindless eating.

At restaurants, order half-size entrees, and then add a maximum of two items, such as soup and bread, salad and side dish or an appetizer and dessert.

He recommends using a food shopping strategy to fill the cart with better food. With hunger sated first, chew on a natural gum while shopping; it discourages buying junk food. Secondly, habitually fill the front of the cart with produce. “We eat what we see,” he says.

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Food Choices

Consider starting the day with a new coffee habit. Dave Asprey, of Los Angeles, author of The Bulletproof Diet, uses organic coffee, brews with filtered water and blends the hot coffee with a pat of unsalted, grass-fed butter, a fat high in vitamins and omega-3 essential fatty acids, and a small spoonful of a coconut oil that doesn’t congeal at room temperature. Unlike a drive-through latte with sugar and carbohydrates, he maintains that this type of coffee, “makes you feel energized, focused and full for hours.”

Asprey takes a biohacker’s approach to natural biology-based ways to maximize physical and mental performance.

New York City writer Chris Gayomali tried Asprey’s recipe for two weeks.

Although it didn’t curb his appetite, he says he felt more alert and “ready for life.”

Upgrading the foods we love is also possible, says David Wann, of Golden, Colorado, author of Simple Prosperity. “Too often, we economize on food when we should be buying the best quality, freshest organic food we can,” he says.

Rebecca Miller, who lives near Kansas City, Missouri, took Wann’s advice and cut costs in other ways instead. To her delight, she found that the fresher, better-tasting food prompted her to eat less, but eat better. “I lost seven

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Doing too much for other people and not enough for ourselves can make our internal voice whisper, “I need comfort,” a thought that can generate overeating.

In The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great, Anderson suggests we ask ourselves what other triggers are prompting poor food habits. Upon reflection, we can prioritize emotional and physical health with planned, smaller, varied, healthy, delicious meals; it’s a habit that works for her.

Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., a psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, and bestselling author of Better Than Perfect, assures, “If we fall off the healthy eating wagon, it’s not failure, it’s data.”

She believes reaching for the chocolate chip cookies in the vending machine after a stressful morning should be viewed from a scientific standpoint, not via our inner finger-pointing judge.

“What are the factors that influenced our decision: stress, hunger or a desire for distraction? That’s great information,” says Lombardo. She proposes that we can then prepare to counter a future snack attack with handy healthy bites, a mindfulness break, a quick walk outside or other naturally healthful stress-relievers.

Changing our food habits, one at a time, can help us live better going forward.

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ere’s a spring farm salad that is a canvas for kitchen creativity. Prepare the recipe as-is for a simple, fresh vegan lunch or add walnuts and crumbled goat cheese (or almonds and shaved parmesan) for an additional boost of protein.

Dressing 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp lemon juice 1½ Tbsp part white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Photo courtesy of Raw Food Centre

Cook barley according to package directions. Make sure not to overcook.

Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.

Barley Salad with Radishes, Asparagus and Green Onions

Put the barley in a big bowl and add the asparagus, celery, radishes, and green onion.

Yields: 4-6 servings 1 cup pearled barley 1 lb asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces and cooked until just tender, blanched in cold water 2 celery stalks, diced 6-8 radishes, thinly sliced ¼ cup chopped green onions, white and green parts

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FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck

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ravity takes its toll as years pass, and many women find themselves bemoaning crow’s feet, frown lines and turkey necks that make them look older than they feel. Experts point to the loss of “fat pads” in the cheeks, bone loss around the eye sockets and cheekbones and overall weak muscles as potential contributors to facial aging. Natural exercise programs designed to reverse these unpleasant signs of aging comprise a new fitnessfor-beauty trend.

“Face and neck muscles somehow have been left out of mainstream fitness programs,” observes Denver esthetician and massage therapist Grace Mosgeller, who addresses this void with her series of eight FaceFitnez audio and video exercises. “If you tone the muscles of your face and neck, the skin attached to those muscles firms and tones as well, creating a natural youthful look.”

Muscular stress—the good kind— is at the core of facial fitness, says Mosgeller. She cite’s Wolff’s Law, a wellknown medical theory that bone grows and remodels in response to the tension or muscle engagement put on it. “Regular facial exercise works the muscles to correct the loss of both muscle tone and bone density and build collagen. It might be called the equivalent of pushups, pull-ups and abdominal tucks for the face.”

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Carolyn Cleaves, owner of Carolyn’s Facial Fitness, in Seabeck, Washington, near Seattle, a former college professor, developed a facial exercise program for herself upon detecting early signs of aging. With the help of two primary care physicians, she designed a routine that includes 28 basic exercises that target all 57 facial muscles. “As we get older, we lose the underlying layer of fat just beneath the skin, and as a result, we look old and tired,” says Cleaves. She agrees that exercising the face actually helps rebuild lost bone, enlarges the muscles and also builds collagen. A study from the University of Rochester, in New York, confirms that loss of bone mass can start in women as early as age 40.

It starts in men 16 to 25 years later.

Mosgeller’s facial exercises work to fade wrinkles and lines and firm up sagging flesh, yielding visible results in as little as two weeks of dedicated training. She says, “Within six to nine months, it’s possible to look five to 10 years younger than when you started.”

Her claims are verified by Dr. Carol Lipper, in Denver, who states, “I’ve done the exercises and they work.

The trouble is compliance. It’s a lot of work.” She confirms that she saw improvement in her droopy eyelids after just two or three weeks of adhering to Mosgeller’s workouts.

“It seems that every three months or so, I see another leap in results and a younger look,” adds Cleaves of those using her program. Here are a few crucial areas to target, with just a few of these experts’ recommended remedies.

Cleaves’ Crow’s Feet Eliminator: Place fingertips on top of the head, thumbs resting near the corners of the eyes.

Shut eyes tightly and slide thumbs toward the temples for a count of five. Repeat 10 times.

Mosgeller’s Rx for Droopy Eyelids: Place index finger on top of a closed eyelid, and then lift fingers up and slightly to the outside. Blink hard and hold. It’s preventive, as well as curative, says Mosgeller, so those over 45 should

repeat this 100 times a day, while younger individuals should repeat 20 to 50 times a day.

Mosgeller’s Frown Line Eraser: Pull brows apart with fingers and hold for two seconds. Repeat 50 to 100 times up to six times per week. This is meant to relax and tone the muscles, not build them.

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hile most American pets live on easy street, with meals, treats, exercise outings and affection provided, the good life also poses challenges—dogs and cats can get stressed.

“Basic stress is fearbased. Separation or isolation anxiety requires in-depth training,” says JennaLee Gallicchio, a certified separation anxiety trainer who uses scientific and handsoff techniques at her All Stars Dog Training, in Bedminster, New Jersey.

She authors a bestselling series that was launched with The Secret to Getting Your Dog to Do What You Want.

A drug like Reconcile, the pet version of Prozac, looks like a quick fix, but can bring many harmful side effects. Laurel Braitman, Ph.D., of Sausalito, California, bestselling author of Animal Madness: How Anxious Dogs, Compulsive Parrots, and Elephants in Recovery Help Us Understand Ourselves, estimates that 70 million U.S. dogs are given the same drugs their humans use for anxiety or depression.

Considering the potential dangers, such drugs should only be used briefly as a last resort with veterinary supervision to ensure the proper dosage based on age, size and temperament. There are more natural and safer alternatives.

Common Stressors

Dogs hear sounds at four times the distance we do; cats hear even better.

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music and children can unnerve them. Add in a new home, baby, another pet or anticipation of car rides associated with fear of the veterinarian and even normally mellow pets can get upset.

Irregular work hours undermine established routines. Pet or human health issues, plus household drama, add special reasons to fret. Pets separated from their litters too early can experience anxiety as adults.

Stress Less Strategies

“Let your dog have a space where he can retreat when he’s had enough,” advises Dr. Carol Osborne, owner of Ohio’s Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center & Pet Clinic. She recommends Bach’s Five Flower Formula, diluted chamomile essential oil or a pet-safe tincture of the Chinese herb skullcap for additional relief.

Dogs like routine. “Regular exercise helps, including two, 20-minute daily walks. A tired pet is a happy pet,” Osborne says. “Walks can eliminate stress and anxiety by 50 percent for you both.”

“Cats need exercise that mimics hunting; cats stare and plan, stalk or chase, pounce and grab,” says Marci Koski, certified by the Animal Behavior Institute and owner of Feline Behavior Solutions, in Vancouver, Washington. “An indoor cat’s prey drive can be met with interactive toys.” A place to climb or hide and a window with a view will help as will

4 Aggression toward people or other animals 4 Digestive problems 4 Excessive barking/meowing 4 Forgetful of housetraining 4 Increased sleep 4 Isolation 4 Loss of appetite 4 Pacing 4 Pulling out fur periodic playtime catching moving toys; with nothing to catch, a laser pointer’s red dots are frustrating for a cat and a potential danger to its eyes.

“Two of my large dogs were anxious during a three-day power outage,” says Kimberly Gauthier, a dog nutrition blogger at KeepTheTailWagging.com, in Marysville, Washington. “I add Ewegurt, a sheep’s milk yogurt, to their food to calm them when needed.”

Clicker training rewards desired behaviors. “Ralphie, an Italian greyhound mix, was protective, but also fearful; before going outside, we’d practice sit, stay and come using a click/treat. Now he sees other dogs without reacting,” relates Katrina Wilhelm, a naturopathic physician and owner of DrKatrinaWilhelm.com, in Lake Oswego, Oregon. It works when someone knocks on the door, too.

Soothing music covers the sounds of storms and fireworks, counsels Lisa Spector, an award-winning concert pianist in Half Moon Bay, California, who creates the Through a Dog’s Ear

clinically tested music series to relieve pet anxiety, inclusive of cats. “Although many holistic animal lovers want natural stress relievers, few think of auditory options,” she says.

Getting kitty into her carrier to go to the vet isn’t always easy. London’s Simon Tofield, animator and cartoonist for Simon’s Cats videos and books, suggests making the crate comfy and leaving it out so the cat gets used to it; keeping it out of reach of curious dogs at the vet’s office; and only opening it upon arrival in the exam room. His local vet staff explains more at Tinyurl.com/CatVetProtocol.

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“Stressors for dogs and cats are different.

As a veterinarian, I explain situations from the animal’s perspective,” says Jennifer Quammen, with the Grants Lick Veterinary Hospital, in Butler, Kentucky.

“I say, ‘From the cat’s point of view…’

As the animal advocate, I feel it’s my professional obligation.”

“We bring pets into our world and expect them to adjust. Dogs, in particular, try so hard,” says Spector.

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ach American discards an average of 4.4 pounds of personal garbage a day according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Half of what we toss can be recycled. A yard sale can both clear out the clutter and keep reusable items in circulation.

Assemble Merchandise

In assembling merchandise from all around the house, make it a family affair, with everyone contributing things to consider together. Before putting any item in the “keep” pile, ask: How long have I lived with this?

How often did I need it? How often will I use it now and in the future?

Check with neighbors and friends to see if they want to join in a multifamily sale likely to draw more potential buyers.

Advertise

Getting the word out is essential. Place a yard sale listing in a local newspaper, either for free or a small fee. Free online posting is available at Craigslist.org and GarageSaleHunter.com. Also, post flyers (on recycled paper) seven to 10 days before the sale along busy streets in the community.

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On the event day, make sure that large, bright signs in the neighborhood lead buyers to the sale. Reuse cardboard from old boxes to save money and recycle signs and flyers afterwards.

Cindy Skrzynecki, of Minneapolis, who has monitored the phenomenon, notes, “Shoppers tend to equate the size of a sign with the size of a sale, so a few large, well-placed signs may draw more people to you than several smaller signs.”

Skrzynecki says that holiday weekends or weekends that coincide with popular local events are excellent because, “You’ll provide a fun activity for people that stay in town.”

Set Up

How items are displayed is important.

Here’s how to make old stuff as attractive as possible to buyers.

The cleaner the better. Make sure all items are presentable.

Make items visible. Arrange a display that’s catchy and organized.

Use tabletops and bookcases; even improvised surfaces can work, such as plywood atop buckets.

Show clothing effectively. Hangers are better than folded piles that get messy.

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Does this thing work? Have an extension cord handy so people can test electrical devices, and provide a measuring tape for furniture and other large items. Have batteries on hand for testing items like flashlights or electronic games. Label things that don’t work and price accordingly for those that know how to fix things or strip parts.

Ensure the price is right. All items should be clearly priced via a small sticker; buyers quickly tire of asking and sellers may not recall earlier answers.

For multiple sellers, use a different colored sticker for each, remove the stickers as items sell, and use the totals from the stickers to divide profits at day’s end.

Use creative labeling. Provide buyers with uses for odd items. Sunny Wicka, author of Garage Sale Shopper, says, “Sales can be made solely by suggesting a novel use.” Also spark the shopper’s imagination by combining art supplies—like old magazines, papers, markers, paints and knickknacks—on a table labeled “Great for Art!” or group household items, crates and blankets labeled “Going Away to College?”

Prepare for early birds. Yard sale pros arrive early to scour sales for the best deals. Be prepared to bargain or else make it clear that prices are fixed via a few friendly signs.

After the initial rush, consider accepting bargain offers. During the final hour, consider cutting prices in half.

Ready, Set, Sell

Summer and early fall are good times for yard sales. Make it exceptional, a place where people will have fun and want to hang around (more browsing time often means more purchases).

Play upbeat music, set up a children’s play area and maybe a kids’ lemonade stand as cool drinks help keep shoppers refreshed and cheerful.

Consider sharing the fruits of family hobbies such as homemade items, plant cuttings or herbs in hand-painted clay pots and cut flowers. Shoppers appreciate such personal touches.

Arrange for the Aftermath

Arrange a charity donation pick-up beforehand to truck away leftover items. The Salvation Army and Vietnam Veterans of America regularly move still

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ExcessAccess.org Goodwill Industries Goodwill.org The Salvation Army SalvationArmyUSA.org Vietnam Veterans of America PickUpPlease.org useful items into welcoming homes.

For those that enjoy throwing yard sales, consider organizing charity yard sales in the community. Engage a local place of worship, neighborhood association or school to help people recycle their old stuff while also raising funds for worthy causes.

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Healing Chronic Pain and Depression Naturally

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r. Norman Shealy is a neurosurgeon and world-renowned expert on management of chronic pain and depression. In 1971, he founded the Shealy Institute, a center for research and treatment of chronic pain, in Missouri. Shealy works with his patients to understand the connection between their body, mind and spirit, and how their nervous system is directly related to their perception of pain. He gives seminars and presentations all over the world, and will be speaking in Northbrook on May 21.

Why is chronic pain so difficult to manage?

Chronic pain, or pain that lasts more than six months, does not usually respond to conventional medicine. When I was doing my residency back in the 1960s, doctors were cutting people’s spinal cords and giving them lobotomies to treat chronic pain, which was making people worse, not better. In order to heal, people need to focus on holistic health—treating the mind, body and spirit. I founded the American Holistic Medical Association in 1978 to help transform conventional healthcare into a more holistic model. Chronic pain is largely regulated by the body’s nervous system, and holistic medical techniques combined with mindfulness techniques like meditation, yoga and focused breathing can help keep the nervous system healthier than with drugs.

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sion are more likely to develop chronic pain. I see the body as a temple where the soul is incarnating. The most important factor in being healthy is a positive attitude. Someone with depression and anxiety most likely has unfinished business from a past life that they need to work through. This can traumatize their nervous system, which causes them to experience chronic pain. I often do pastlife regressions with patients who are having difficulty moving forward.

How can holistic medicine help chronic pain?

Essential oils can greatly reduce pain and depression. I’ve created a very targeted blend that enhances DHEA, oxytocin and calcitonin, and reduces free radicals. I also developed two techniques that work on nerves—dorsal column stimulation [DCS] and transcutane-

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ous electrical nerve stimulation [TENS] and are now used around the world. We are starting a medical renaissance with ancient wisdom and new holistic tools and treatments to allow people to live their lives fully and pain-free.

What are some things people can do on a daily basis to reduce chronic pain?

The most basic thing that I tell my clients is to practice autogenic training—a desensitization and relaxation technique developed by a German psychiatrist.

When people get stressed, their adrenaline levels overact and they go into a “fight-or-flight” mode. Thinking simple phrases, such as, “My arms and legs are heavy and warm,” retrains the nervous system and gets the body to calm down, thus reducing the perception of pain.

Diet is also important. Most people eat junk, which adds to inflammation and pain. There’s probably monosodium glutamate even in fast food coffee.

The average American consumes their weight in sugar every year and only eats 2.2 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. People should get the majority of their vitamins and nutrients every day from actual food, not supplements.

Also, getting at least 30 minutes of exercise, five days a week, is important.

Combined with seven to eight hours of sleep a night, it allows the body to recover from stress and time to restore.

You can’t take care of other people unless you’re taking care of yourself, and I believe that our whole purpose of being on this Earth is to help others. When you take care of your body, it allows your spirit to thrive.

For more information, visit NormShealy.com. Shealy will be presenting Awakening to Wholeness: Integrating your Body, Mind, and Spirit at Techny Towers Conference & Retreat Center, in Northbrook, on May 21. For event information, visit Tinyurl.com/NormShealySpeaker.

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MONDAY, MAY 2 Pranic Psychic Self-Defense – 10am-8pm. Learn scientific ways of utilizing pranic energies to properly protect yourself, your belongings, surroundings and love ones. Also learn to protect yourself and loved ones from psychic attacks, negative intentions, malicious entities and energetic pollution.

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TUESDAY, MAY 3 World Free Press Day Sandhill Family Farms: Spring Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) – Shares begin, various locations. SandhillFamilyFarms.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 2016 ILANP Education and Lobby Day – An important opportunity to promote naturopathic medicine in our State Capitol, during a busy time in the legislative session. ILANP will be hosting several online/conference call meetings to prepare you for Lobby Day. Springfield. Sign up & more info: ilanp. org/events/education-and-lobby-day-2016/sign-up-for2016-education-lobby-day.

Mother’s Day Celebration – May 4-7. Stop by for ongoing celebrations and specials during the day in ALMA, our on-site apothecary. Raby Institute, 500 N Michigan Ave, Ste 2100, Chicago. 312-276-1212.

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World Fair Trade Day Festival – May 4 & 5. Stop by at lunch! Shoppers can choose from the collections of more than 30 locally owned ethical vendors, featuring products made by artisans in Nepal, Ghana, Colombia and elsewhere. Hear a live broadcast of the popular WBEZ Worldview program from the square at 12pm, May 4. Admission free. Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington St, Chicago. ChicagoFairTrade.org.

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

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

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Intuitive Development Class: Angel Card Reading – 7-8pm. Learn to develop your intuition through angel cards and connect with your spirit, guided and loved ones. $15. Motherella Metaphysical Center, 810 Arlington Heights Rd, Ste 4, Itasca. 630-306-0055.

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THURSDAY, MAY 5 Cinco de Mayo Yom Hashoah The Healthy & Natural Show – May 5-7. Headlined by wellness guru Dr. Joseph Mercola. An industry-only show and educational event geared toward demystifying topics in the organic, natural and sustainable products marketplace. Includes seminars, keynotes and workshops. Navy Pier, Chicago. For more information & to register: TheHealthyAndNaturalShow.com.

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Mother’s Day Mona Lisa Tea – 5:30-6:30pm. Learn about the new service the Raby Institute has to promote vaginal health by easing pain and dryness. Raby Institute, 500 N Michigan Ave, Ste 2100, Chicago.

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Psychic “You” Class – 5:30pm. Also May 14, 10am. Instructor: Rebecca Brown, Channeled Medium/Oracle Card Intuitive. The best way to improve your intuitive skills is to practice with other people.

In this intensive class we read from photo images.

Learn fast by “seeing” other people “see.” Instructor available after class for private mediumship and oracle card readings. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. Registration required: 815-307-1180.

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The Magic of Crystals – 5:30pm. Instructor: Kim Grannemann, Intuitive, Artist, Owner, Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa Owner. Learn about the magical energy of crystals. Explore their spiritual attributes, wellness lore, and chakra applications for self-healing and empowerment. Extensive crystal collection available for purchase at a 10% discount for attendees. $20. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. Registration required: 815-307-1180.

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The World Teacher Is Already Here – 6:308:30pm. UFOs, crop circles, the prophecy of St. Malachy (1139 AD) that this is the Last Pope, Jesus, Maitreya, save our planet. All related? The veil is getting thinner. More NDEs and natural healings.

Slide presentation; free literature. Nothing to join, just an interesting discussion. Free. Garrett Wellness, 3020 N Kimball, Chicago. 708-955-3634.

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The Unfinished Business of Grief Seminar – 7-9pm. Led by award-winning author Uma Girish.

How do we process the guilt and sadness of unfinished business? How do we make completions and release the weight of this emotional baggage? This talk offers a way to find peace and unburden yourself. Free-will offering. Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-297-0997.

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FRIDAY, MAY 6 Ohiaihah - Little Ripening of Berries Moon Peterson Garden Project Plant Sale – 12-4pm May 6-8. Includes hot weather plants: peppers, eggplant, tomatoes and more. Also, special, open, pollinated Dwarf Tomatoes grown exclusively for Peterson Garden Project. Free educational opportunities and volunteers and expert gardeners on hand to help answer questions. Parking lot south of 5035 N Broadway, Chicago. Plant list & more info: WeCanGrowIt.org/?p=2826.

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Chinese Herbs, Soaks and Strategies for Injury Recovery – May 7-8. 9am-4pm. This class will delve into external herbal preparations for trauma, such as soaks, liniments, poultices, and ointments and also cover internal strategies using beneficial foods and acupressure to address patterns that impede healing. $240. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Time with Your Guides – 10am. Instructor: Lisa DeMars, Intuitive Reader, Constellation Facilitator.

Use your natural clairsentience (clear knowing) to tap into and better understand your existing guides and how to benefit the most from the services they offer. Instructor available after class for private chakra balancing & intuitive sessions. $20. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. Registration required: 815-307-1180. For more offerings: EnlightenedBalance.com.

Flower Power Essence Workshop – 12-4pm. Flowers, elements and nature all provide an amazing energy to use to help bring us back into harmony and balance. We will talk about what essences are, how they are made, and make our own. An essence to take home is included in the price. $155. Ruha Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. Registration required: 630-210-8688 or Heather@GraceAngels.com.

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45 Minutes to Health – 12:30pm (included within a Ladies Pamper Day). Join Licensed Chiropractor and Wellness Expert Dr. Nick Kuennen for his signature workshop and get tips and tools for achieving a higher level of health and wellness. Topics include: Ladies Health and Spinal Tension. The Wellness Source, 1245 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 202B, Glenview. RSVP; space limited: 224-567-8580.

TWSChiro.com.

Open House Prime Physical Therapy & Fundraising for American Parkinson Association – 1-5pm.

Offering complimentary Musculoskeletal Exam by Physical Therapist Shockwave and Laser Therapy Demonstration, Acupuncture & Cupping Therapy Trial Chair Massage and Foot Reflexology Trial, Thai & Korean foods and refreshments provided.

Free gift (phone screen cleaner with key chain).

Free. Prime Physical Therapy, 4513 Lincoln Ave, Ste 108, Lisle. For reservations: 224-410-8416.

Primeptclinic.com.

Crystals for Healing and Transformation – 2-4pm. Presented by Janel Watschke. Tips and techniques to self-heal, raise vibrations, and draw energy from the universe through crystals. Learn how to choose, program, clean and clear crystals. $25, $20/A.R.E. members. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535.

HolisticCenterChicago.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 8 Mother’s Day Mother’s Day Service – 10-11:20am. We know that this is a joyful day for some and a difficult day for others because our mothers evoke a range of emotions. At Abundant Life Spiritual Center we want to honor everyone’s experience and also celebrate the sacred feminine and the Universal mothering principle that is at work in all of our lives. Free. Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, Deerfield. 847-337-3866.

AbundantLifeUnity.org.

MONDAY, MAY 9 Piano for Health and Creativity – May 10 & 17, 9am & 7pm; May 14 & 21, 11am; May 15 & 22, 9am & 7pm. With Zina Katsman. Her new Recreational Music Making (RMM) 50-min group classes for adults are a fun and social experience where participants encourage and support one another. 746 Judson Ave, Highland Park. To register: 773-991-5436.

For more info: PianoForEveryone.net.

Beginning Zen Shiatsu – May 9-13. 10am-5pm.

Learn to give a basic 1-hr shiatsu treatment that you can share with friends and family. Course is stand-alone offering; also the first 30 hrs of our complete shiatsu certification programs. $450 plus books. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

A Wholistic Approach to Anxiety Depression and Unhappiness – 7pm. With Daniel Levi, MA. Difficult emotions are a gift from the creator leading us to find a path to heal ourselves. Accurate discovery and well matched treatments are essential to feeling better. Join us for an evening of fun, healing and enlightenment. Free. Center for Holistic Medicine, 240 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods/Deerfield. RSVP: 847-236-1701. Holistic-Medicine.com.

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TUESDAY, MAY 10 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.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Ayruvedic Food as Medicine – 7-8pm. Loribeth Cohen, studio owner and ayruvedic practitioner, will teach simple changes to your diet to maintain or return to health this summer. Ayurveda incorporates nutrition, massage oils, and herbs to restore vitality to the mind, body and spirit. $18. re:fit, 901 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. For more info & appt: 847-657-0881. ReFitInc.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 12 Online Fibromyalgia Summit for Patients and Caregivers – May 12-14. With Ruschelle Khanna, LCSW. More than 30 speakers and downloadable resources to aid in healing and recovery. Includes interviews from some of the top specialists in fibromyalgia healing. It also includes interviews with individuals that have been healed, lifestyle experts and more. Free during summit or purchase downloadable interviews at an early bird price of $59 until summit starts, including comprehensive Wellness Bundle. For more info and to register: Fibromyalgiasummit.com/#a_aid=NAChicago.

Native Plant Sale – May 12-14. 3-7pm, Thurs; 9am2pm, Fri & Sat. Sale features over 150 species of perennials, grasses, ferns, shrubs and trees of local and regional ecotype. Conserve Lake County office at Almond Marsh, 32492 N Almond Rd, Grayslake.

ConserveLakeCounty.org.

Where is Your Business Going? Workshop –9am-4pm. For business owners and entrepreneurs wondering how to position themselves as an expert in their field in order to stand out and make every conversation count. Learn to build the business always wanted; master the sales game, regardless of skill level; and leave with a business map and clear plan of how to build a multiple sixfigure income. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago North Shore Conference Center, 9599 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. For rates & registration: TiffanyLargie.com/ Crazy-Growth.

Meditation Healing Circle – 7pm. Katherine Trinity guides us into meditation, inviting us to withdraw our attention from the outer world while slowly dropping deeply into the still, silent, peaceful place within. She will raise our vibration and connect us to a higher state of consciousness. $20. The Wellness Source, 1245 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 202B, Glenview. Reservation required: 224-567-8580. TWSChiro.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 13 Global Pyramid Conference – May 13-15. First international and scientific global pyramid conference with the world’s leading experts in the fields of research, archaeology and pyramid history. With famous co-hosts John B. Wells and Bill Kurtis, 19 experts in fields of science, archaeology and worldwide pyramid history, all traveling from 8 different countries, will present recent findings about the profound effects of pyramid power and what it means for our societies globally. Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, 933 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook. For details & to register: GlobalPyramidConference.com.

Chicago www.NAChicago.com

IMDHA & IACT Conference – May 13-16. Tom Masbaum, guest speaker and post conference class.

If you are thinking of going to the International Association of Counselors & Therapist conference in Daytona Beach, consider attending the 7-hr post -conference class on May 16. 7 CEs for massage therapists, LCSW, LCPC, family therapists, etc. $175, and you don’t have to attend the conference if you want to come for the EFT With A Guarantee workshop only. Daytona Beach, FL. Tom Masbaum: 708-955-3634. EFT-Tom.com. IACT.org.

The Gift, A Woman’s Rite to HerSelf – May 13-15.

8:30am-7:30pm. The Gift, presented by Shematrix. com, is a rare, intimate, deeply nourishing 3-day journey of initiation for women into the Divine Feminine. It is not therapy or fixing, rather a place of honesty, validation and renewal to call in what you most long for in a safe and non-judgmental space.

Includes hearty meals and private accommodations. $1,560. LaSalle Manor Retreat Center, 12480 Galena Rd, Plano. KristinPanek@gmail.com.

Shematrix.com.

Yoga & Mindfulness Daylong Retreat – 9:30am3:30pm. With Sharyn Galindo & Sheila Dixon. For all levels of practitioners. Experience mindful yoga as well as mindfulness through, sitting, walking and loving-kindness meditations. Also includes dharma talks to enhance one’s practice. Retreat held in silence and no technology, allowing one to develop concentration and insight. Bring a yoga mat and a meditation cushion. $155 includes a vegetarian lunch. Lakeview Center, Gilson Park, Wilmette.

847-784-8844. nsyoga.com.

Neurofasical Processing – 1-2pm. Presented by Mimi Abrams, PT. Learn how to use NFP to help with headaches or acute sprains. Information on how NFP can help with common emotional holdings such as anxiety, fear and anger. $18. re:fit, 901 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. For more info & appt: 847-657-0881.

ReFitInc.com.

Infinity Foundation Annual Gala – 5:30pm. Join nonprofit Infinity Foundation for their 19th Annual Gala Celebration. The evening begins with a practitioner’s fair and silent auction from 5:30-7:30pm. An elegant dinner will be served at 8pm, followed by the 2016 Infinity Foundation Spirit Award to Panache Desai and his keynote address. $90. Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Ave W, Highland Park.

847-831-8828. InfinityFoundation.org.

Susan Wisehart at Infinity Foundation Annual Gala – 5:30pm. Susan Wisehart will be one of the practitioners and will be available to meet you individually to answer questions about her work. The 2016 Spirit Award Recipient, Panache Desai, is the keynote speaker for the dinner. $90. Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Ave W, Highland Park.

847-831-8828. InfinityFoundation.org. For additional info or individual appts: SusanWisehart.com.

Smith Nature Symposium – 5:30-9:30pm. Benefit dinner and keynote address by Dr. J. Drew Lanham, a writer, birder, hunter and naturalist. He will consider the prevalence of critical bird habitat in and around minority communities. Can register for the full event (cocktail reception, dinner, keynote and dessert), or just for the keynote and dessert.

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 N Riverwoods Rd, Riverwoods. To register: 847-9683308 or Brushwoodcenter.org/Programs/Discovery/ SmithNatureSymposium.html.

The Energy of Relationships – 7-9pm. Presented by Richard Popp. Better understand the dynamics of relationships by using energy tools and techniques. Learn about the spirituality of relationships, how to create new healthy relationships and to be freed of broken or unhealthy relationships. $25, $20/A.R.E. members. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Midwest Gluten-Free and AllergyFriendly Expo – May 14 & 15. 10am-4pm.

More than 140 exhibitors on hand, offering samples of hundreds of gluten-free products and services. Informative classes by well-known leaders in the gluten-free and allergen-friendly community. $15/1-day pass for adults, $5/children. Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Dr N, Shaumburh. GfafExpo.com.

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

847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

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

savethedate 2016 Evanston Green Ball – 7-10:30pm.

A fundraiser for the Evanston Ecology Center that offers a festive evening of fun, food and live entertainment to residents of Evanston and the surrounding communities who are passionate about the environment. We encourage attendees to wear green and/or recycled clothing. $75, $70/EEA members, $100/Friend of the Ecology Center; Group: buy 4 at $60 each, buyer’s ticket is free. Levy Center, 300 Dodge Ave, Evanston. For details & tickets: EvanstonEnvironment.org/GreenBall.

SATURDAY, MAY 14 World Fair Trade Day National Windmill Day (Wind Power) Organic Plant Sale & Farm Open House – Includes a wide range of organic seedlings for sale, as well as eggs, honey and other farm goods. Sandhill Family Farms, 560 N Harris Rd, Grayslake.

SandhillFamilyFarms.com.

Panache Desai Workshop – 9am-4pm. Panache Desai, bestselling author of Your Soul Signature and 2016 Infinity Foundation Spirit Award Recipient, will guide you into “Living A Limitless Life” where a greater experience of life awaits you. Lunch included. Continuing education units available. $120. Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Ave W, Highland Park. 847-831-8828.

InfinityFoundation.org.

Psychic “You” Class – 10am. See May 5 listing.

Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. Registration required: 815-307-1180. For more offerings: EnlightenedBalance.com.

Antioch Garden Club Plant Sale – 10am-1pm.

Rain or shine. Perennials, annuals, trees. Proceeds go to Antioch Community. Williams Park Pavilion, 714 Main St, Antioch. 847-395-8902. AntiochGardencClub.org.

The Power of Purification – 10am-1pm. We seek a pure body and we enjoy pure food, but what about having a pure mind? Transcend the difficulties of the past and find lasting joy within by looking deeper than external circumstances. Purification practices actualize the potential for a mind free from the burden of negativity and help overcome the mental habits that cause pain. Workshop led by Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Dorje includes teaching, guided meditation and explanation of Vajrasattva Purification Practice. $20. Vajrayana Kadampa Buddhist Center, 2010 W Pierce St, Wicker Park, Chicago. MeditateInChicago.org.

How To Get & Stay Healthy Thru The Warmer Months – 12pm. Receive a basic overview our Mark Drugs Synergy Blends products and compare them to other brands you may be familiar. Learn about natural first aid for common summertime ailments such as allergies and insect bites. Storewide sale 25% off all OTCs and 35% off Synergy Blends product while supplies last. Mark Drugs Northshore, 1020 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 140, Deerfield. 877-419-9898.

45 Minutes to Health – 12:30pm. Join Licensed Chiropractor and Wellness Expert Dr. Nick Kuennen for his signature workshop and get tips and tools for achieving a higher level of health and wellness. Topics include: Ladies Health and Spinal Tension. The Wellness Source, 1245 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 202B, Glenview. RSVP; space limited: 224-567-8580.

TWSChiro.com.

Chicago IANDS – 2-5pm. Support/study/resource forum for near-death, out-of-body, and spiritual experiences, losses. Guest Speaker: Ann Ellis, MDiv, PhD, NDEr, author of Profound Love: New Insights into the Power of Love From Near-Death Experiences. Don’t miss it. $20 suggested donation.

Evanston Hospital, Frank Auditorium, 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston. 847-251-5758. ChicagoIANDS.org.

Alive Rescue Fundraiser – 6-9pm. Mix, mingle and share a fun game of darts. Test your game skills and walk away with some great art from the heart. Tier 1 ticket: $25, unlimited food and drink, entry into the silent auction. Tier 2 ticket: $200, unlimited food and drinks, entry into the silent auction, a dart to throw on a lucky number for your choice of original art pieces valued over $200. Green Home Chicago, 213 N Morgan St, Ste 1D, Chicago. AliveRescue.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 15 Int’l Conscientious Objector’s Day Learn How to Read the Akashic Records – May 1517. With Helen Gitlevich, MD, CFMW. Learn how to access their own record using the vibrational key of a sacred prayer, opening the door to divine guidance from the library of the soul. There are no prerequisites to enroll. $350; $175 if repeating (all 3 days required). 824 Clohesey Dr, Buffalo Grove. RSVP: 847-361-6259 or CreatingAbundanceWithEase.com.

The Goddess Within – 10am. Instructor: Deah Cooney, Shamanic Practitioner/Tarot Card Intuitive. What ancient goddess are you drawn to? Use your goddess connection for problem solving and deep inner knowing. Receive tips on clothing styles and accessories to accentuate your special “Goddess Within.” Instructor available after class for private shamanic or tarot card readings. $25.

Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. Registration required: 815-307-1180. For more offerings: EnlightenedBalance.com.

Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar and Farmers’ Market – 10am-3pm. Meet dozens of vendors at the indoor crafts and farmers’ market while listening to Hyde Park’s finest deejays spinning jazzy, soulful soundtracks to your shopping. Promontory Restaurant, upstairs lounge, 5311 S Lake Park Ave W, Chicago. 312-801-2100. PromontoryChicago.com.

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

MONDAY, MAY 16 See NAChicagoNorth.com for the latest events.

Are You Ready for a Spring Detox? – 7:30pm.

With Marcy Kirshenbaum, MS, CCN, CNS, LDN. Flex Fitness, 1948 Raymond Dr, Northbrook. RSVP: 847-987-1128 or Marcy@EnhanceNutrition.net.

TUESDAY, MAY 17 Lunchtime Meditation – 12-1pm. It’s easy to forget to connect to ourselves and take much-needed breaks to quiet our minds. Use this time to breathe deeply and re-connect with the inner calm that sustains us. Raby Institute, 500 N Michigan Ave, Ste 2100, Chicago.

312-276-1212. RabyIntegrativeMedicine.com.

Keeping Skies Friendly: Raptor Management at O’Hare – 7pm. Air traffic control at O’Hare International Airport involves more than just plane movement. USDA wildlife biologists stationed at the airport are responsible for reducing the presence of wildlife on the airfield to lower the risk of wildlife strikes. This program will describe techniques used to manage raptor populations at O’Hare, including a red-tailed hawk tagging and relocation program, as well as habitat management for small mammal populations. Free. Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Rd, Highland Park. For more info & complete schedule, Rena Cohen: 847-831-0331. LakeCookAudubon.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 Stress Relief through Chiropractic Care – 5:307:30pm. Hosted by Dr. Gina Moskalik & Wellness Coordinator, Anat. Daily stress is inevitable and affects your mind and body with negative connotations. Chiropractic care offers the opportunity for stress reduction and relief. $5 includes hors d’oeuvres, a raffle entry, and may be used as a deduction from any wellness plan or package purchase, at the time of the event only. The Joint, 3812 Willow Rd, Glenview. RSVP: 224-415-3779 or Clinic21009@TheJoint.com.

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THURSDAY, MAY 19 Chef’s Playground – A benefit for the Academy for Global Citizenship. Features a refreshing walkaround style, a 100% donation rate to the cause, and an impressive and extensive lineup of chefs. More info: AGCChicago.org/chefsplayground.

Clean Cities Green Drives Conference and Expo – 8:30am-3:30pm. John Davis, the Emmy® Award-winning host of MotorWeek, television’s longest-running automotive series, will serve as the master of ceremonies and a featured speaker at Green Drive$. Speakers from Fleet Owner magazine, automakers, public and private fleets will address topics covering advanced-vehicle technologies and alternative fuels. More than two-dozen green vehicles will be showcased. NIU Naperville Meeting and Conference Center, 1120 E Diehl Rd, Naperville. eventbrite.com/e/clean-cities-greendrives-conference-and-expo-tickets-20537216367.

Enlightened Balance Community Meetup – 5-7pm. Friendly community time; sharing ideas in a casual talking circle, spontaneous activities and generally getting to know one another in the beautiful ambience of Enlightened Balance. Retail shopping and private sessions available. Donations appreciated. RSVP preferred; drop-ins welcome. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. 815-307-1180.

For more offerings: EnlightenedBalance.com.

North Shore Green Women – 5-7pm. Let’s socialize and learn a bit more about Mrs. Greens Neighborhood Market in Winnetka that opened late January. Drinks and light snacks provided, along with a quick tour.

Speaker: Courtney Mayzsak, their Nutrition and Wellness Advisor. RSVP by May 15. Free. Mrs. Green’s Neighborhood Market, 925 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka.

Facebook: North Shore Green Women.

Book Talk & Signing with Deborah Liverett – 5:307pm. Deborah Liverett, author of Bread and Butter: A Self-Directed Discovery to Your Desired Life, is a certified life coach, trained emotional intelligence enthusiast, and a Corporate Senior Vice President helping the underserved. Join us as Connie Lindsey interviews Liverett about her first book. Question and answer session and book signing to follow. Raby Institute, 500 N Michigan Ave, Ste 2100, Chicago.

312-276-1212. RabyIntegrativeMedicine.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 20 The Phenomenon and the Gift Weekend Course – May 20-22. Oneness University comes to North America. This course, taught by Oneness Guides through a live feed from the Oneness Temple in South India, will introduced you to the Oneness Phenomenon. Learn ancient teachings, experience processes and receive the gift of initiation as Blessing Givers, of the Golden Orb Deeksha. This is a rare opportunity. $399. Pheasant Run Resorts, 4051 E Main St, St. Charles. 847-477-3069. FloweringHeartCenter.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 Vesak Day (Buddhism) Springtime Sabbath — 9:30-11:30am. Join Barbara Mahany, author of Slowing Time: Seeing the Sacred Outside Your Kitchen Door for a morning of slowing down to pause and reflect on the gifts of Sabbath and springtime. She will read excerpts from her book and led us in reflective journaling

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exercises designed to help us pay more attention to the present moment that delights the heart. $20.

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

Awakening to Wholeness: Integrating Your Body, Mind and Soul – 10am-6pm. Presented by C. Norman Shealy, PhD, MD. Book signing follows talk.

Doors open at 9am. Exploring medical intuition and energy medicine, how to reverse damage of processed foods, what supplements, foods and activities prolong wellness, and practices and tools to release toxic stress and increase physical and spiritual strength. A.R.E. members or Seniors (62): $74, $94/at door; nonmembers: $84, $104/at door.

Pre-register with a friend and save $5 each. At The Techny Towers Conference and Retreat Center, 2001 Waukegan Rd, Northbrook. Register: 800-333-4499 or EdgarCayce.org/FieldConferences.

Meditation for Beginners: Finding the Stillness Within – 11am-1pm. Interested in meditation?

This class is the perfect introduction. Learn how to reduce distractions and enjoy an inner stillness to stay stress free throughout the day. Discover how to tap into the wellspring of peace within your own mind. Class includes teaching, discussion and simple meditations to help build a personal practice. $15.

Vajrayana Kadampa Buddhist Center, 13 Harrison St, Oak Park. MeditateInChicago.org.

Melt: A Simple Way to Help You Get Out Of and Stay Out of Chronic Pain – 1-2:30pm. This class will be a continuation of learning how to use soft body rollers, small Melt hand and foot balls.

Melt will help relieve aches and pains brought on by stuck stress. Helps to reduce inflammation, ease chronic neck/back pain and improve alignment. $25. re:fit, 901 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. 847-657-0881.

ReFitInc.com.

Good Food, Good Mood: How Gut Health Impacts Mental Health – 2-3pm. If you struggle with feelings of anxiousness, worry, or low self-esteem, are easily overwhelmed by your To Do list, or frequently battle to stay focused, this workshop is for you. Learn how the right healthy foods can impact mental and emotional health. $10/person. Pure Detox Wellness Center, 417 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights. 847-903-3126.

Mindful Motivation – 2-4pm. Attend this event to learn a method to enhance your self-awareness and harness the power of your imagination to align your vocational aspirations and personal values. Dawna Gutzmann, MD & Associates, 5225 Old Orchard Rd, Ste 36, Skokie. Register: HBLDGutzmannMD.com.

MONDAY, MAY 23 Are You Absorbing Your Food? – 7pm. Dr. Richard Bisceglie, DN, will discuss: The causes of inflammation in the digestive system; Longterm effects and chronic issues that dysfunctional digestion can cause; The process of reversing these issues with a simple medical food program.

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

Holistic-Medicine.com.

savethedate Free Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path, Medically Verifiable – 7-8:30pm. The ancient civilizations of humanity spoke of the existence of a higher power that can help and heal.

Bruno Groening (1906–1959), called this power the “Healing Stream.” He taught how one can absorb this natural healing power. The healings, even of so called incurable diseases, are occurring now as they did during his time. A multitude of healing reports have been medically documented and provide proof of this today. In this lecture, attendees will be able to experience the healing stream for themselves. Speaker: Brigitte Schneider, Licensed Healing Practitioner, Germany.

Free admission. Donations are accepted. The Dance Building, 1330 Webford Ave, Des Plaines.

773-775-8855. Bruno-Groening.org/English.

TUESDAY, MAY 24 Grab-a-Plate and Educate: Memory in Motion – 5:30-6pm, dinner; 6-7pm, presentation. Workshop will discuss the creative arts therapies, how we can use them to connect with individuals affected by dementia, and some hands-on approaches to using creativity with your loved ones or clients. Speaker: Erica Hornthal, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT, Chicago Dance Therapy. Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St, Glenview. RSVP, Courtney Bayron: 224406-4755 or Northbrookdcr@KoelschSenior.com.

savethedate Free Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path, Medically Verifiable – 6-7:30pm. The ancient civilizations of humanity spoke of the existence of a higher power that can help and heal.

Bruno Groening (1906–1959), called this power the “Healing Stream.” He taught how one can absorb this natural healing power. The healings, even of so called incurable diseases, are occurring now as they did during his time. A multitude of healing reports have been medically documented and provide proof of this today. In this lecture, attendees will be able to experience the healing stream for themselves. Speaker: Brigitte Schneider, Licensed Healing Practitioner, Germany.

Free admission. Donations are accepted. Bartlett Public Library, 800 S Bartlett Rd, Bartlett.

773-775-8855. Bruno-Groening.org/English.

Ayurveda Spring Detoxification and Yoga Workshop – 2:30-5:30pm. With Archana Lal-Tabak, MD, and Jim Lal-Tabak. Spring detoxification is an essential part of a wholistic health plan. Ayurveda and yoga provide natural and gentle strategies to help the body, mind and spirit adjust to the changing seasons. $80. MSI Wellness Center, 2144 Ashland, Ste 1 Evanston. For more info: 847-425-9355 or 847-977-3538.

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Megon McDonough: My Life in Spirit and Song – 7pm. An evening of stories, songs and spiritual discovery as nationally renowned singer-songwriter/ recording artist and Unity Northwest Music Director Megon McDonough performs this intimate musical memoir. Suggested offering: $20. Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines.

847-297-0997. UnityNorthwest.org.

Just Eat It Film Screening – 1 & 7pm. Film dives into the issue of food waste; because billions of dollars of good food are tossed each year, the filmmakers pledge to survive only on discarded food.

This empowering film looks at our obsession with expiration dates and perfect produce to reveal the consequences around the globe. Free. Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette.

847-256-6952. WilmetteLibrary.info.

Chicago www.NAChicago.com

THURSDAY, MAY 26 Hypnosis Certification Training – May 26-28.

11:45am-8pm. Hypnosis remains the most powerful means of affecting personal development. Learn to induce trance in others plus self-hypnosis. Create suggestions for positive change. Profoundly useful in stopping fear, anxiety, bad habits. Speed healing.

Register early & save $200. $995. Fairfield Inn & Suites, 316 E Ontario, Chicago. 312-854-2270.

ResolutionChicago.com.

Student for a Day at National University – 3-7pm.

Come explore master’s degree programs in acupuncture and oriental medicine, or our bachelor’s degree completion program in biomedical sciences.

Free. National University of Health Sciences, 200 E Roosevelt Rd, Bldg D, Lombard. To register: 800-826-6285 or nuhs.edu.

The Magical Mandala – 5:30pm. Instructor: Rebecca Brown, Channeled Medium/Oracle Card Intuitive, author and artist. Make a Mandala that tells the story of your unfolding path. In this relaxing class, color or paint this original mandala created for you and take home a pretty piece of art that we are going to energize together for your highest good. Instructor available before and after class for private mediumship and oracle card readings. $35.

Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. Registration required: 815-307-1180. For more offerings: EnlightenedBalance.com.

Releasing the Hold of Grief – 6-10pm. With the miracle of EFT With A Guarantee chronic grief becomes a thing of the past. Expect relief. Learn a simple, gentle yet very successful process for easily releasing grief for yourself or for your clients.

Success or no charge. 4 CEs for LCSW, LCPC, etc, plus massage therapists. Interactive workshop plus lots of take-home material. $125. RUAH Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. Tom Masbaum: 708-955-3634. EFT-Tom.com.

Stop Pain Quickly and Naturally – 6:30-8:30pm.

Have you had pain for years and nothing is helping?

Do you experience low back or neck, golfer/tennis elbow, arthritis, autoimmune disease or any other types of pain? Consider acupuncture and other East Asian healing modalities. Learn more about what this medicine has to offer, and learn a short qigong practice to help with pain. Free. 2015 S Arlington Height Rd, Ste 111, Arlington Heights. To register: 312-515-9492 or CalandraAcupuncture.com.

Intuitive Development Class: The Art of Pendulum Reading – 7-8pm. Learn to develop your intuition and connect with your spirit, guided and loved ones. Pendulums available for purchase in our boutique. $15. Motherella Metaphysical Center, 810 Arlington Heights Rd, Ste 4, Itasca. 630-306-0055.

Motherella.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 27 Student for a Day at National University – 10am3pm. Explore our Doctor of Chiropractic or Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree programs. Sit in on a class, shadow an intern, enjoy lunch with students and faculty, and tour campus. Free. National University of Health Sciences, 200 E Roosevelt Rd, Bldg D, Lombard. To register: 800-826-6285 or nuhs.edu.

Drumming. An additional event held Oct 7-9 with elder herbalist Rosemary Gladstar and friends.

Discounts offered for registering for both. Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. For more info: MidwestWomensHerbal.com.

savethedate Psychic Medium John Edward in Rosemont – 8pm. For one night only, Psychic Medium John Edward will connect with the other side and give messages to the audience from family and friends that have crossed over. Also includes an interactive Q&A session. $150. Donald E Stephens Convention Center, 555 N River Rd, Rosemont. 800-514-3849. JohnEdward.net.

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SATURDAY, MAY 28 Energy Healing, Energy Medicine – May 28-29.

10am-5pm. Energy healing uses a light touch or no touch above the body to influence and balance the harmonics of the body’s energetic field. Learn about energy and how it heals along with several techniques to change the vibration of someone’s field. You will be able to do energy healing as well as receive energy healing in class. We will also use essences. $333. Ruha Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. Registration required: 630-210-8688 or Heather@GraceAngels.com.

Vegan Prom – 7-11pm. Presented by Chicago Vegan Mania. Dress as your favorite movie star or for the red carpet. Sweet table, finger foods, cash bar, raffle/silent auction, dancing. Photo booth. $15/ advance, $20/cash at door. Lama Chicago HQ, 3519 W Fullerton, Chicago. Veganprom2016.brownpapertickets.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 29 The World Teacher Is Already Here – UFOs, crop circles, the prophecy of St. Malachy (1139 A.D.) that this is the Last Pope, Jesus, Maitreya, save our planet.

All related? The veil is getting thinner. More NDEs and natural healings. Slide presentation; free literature. Nothing to join, just an interesting discussion.

Free. SoderWorld Wellness Academy, 9500 S Rte 83, Willow Brook. Tom Masbaum: 708-955-3634.

EFT-Tom.com.

New Perspectives on Coping Spiritually with Illness and Life’s Challenges – 9am-4pm. With Michael Morwood. As a recent survivor of cancer, Michael will share his experience and how we might cope with life’s issues and challenges more openly.

He developed a mantra as a reminder that, “To be the best human expression of the universe and whatever keeps it going, I need to be gracious, expansive and magnanimous.” Come hear him share his learned and practical wisdom. $75 including lunch. The Well Spirituality Center, 1515 W Ogden Ave, LaGrange Park. 708-482-5048. csjthewell.org.

Body Mind Spirit Expo – June 4 & 5.

10am-7pm, Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Peruse more than 100 intriguing exhibitors offering the latest in natural health, personal growth and metaphysics. Among the more than 70 presenters and authors are Dr. Paul Ling Tai, known for his natural technologies in anti-aging. $14. Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park. 541-482-3722 x 1. bmse.net.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 North Shore Classic Half Marathon and 5k Race – Hosted by RAM Racing. Featuring the Illinois Elite Prize Purse for the third year. The charity partner for the North Shore Classic is the Misericordia Heart of Mercy. The half marathon course will run through quiet wooded roads, past Ravinia Festival grounds, through historic Fort Sheridan and under the clock tower. Highland Park. To register: NorthShoreClassic.com.

savethedate FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Tongue and Fingernail Analysis Consultations – 9am-5pm, by appt. Personal consultation with Dr. Tsu Tsair Chi, an international expert in the Eastern medicine art of tongue and fingernail analysis. $30. Rozich Chiropractic, 8000 W 159th St, Orland Park. Appt required: 708-460-0011.

MONDAY, MAY 30 Memorial Day

TUESDAY, MAY 31 See NAChicagoNorth.com for the latest events.

FRIDAY, JUNE 3 5th Annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference – June 3-5. Guest speakers: herbalists and authors, Winona LaDuke, Susun Weed, Isla Burgess, Dr. Jody Noe and many more. Over 60 workshops and plants walks, kids’ and teen camp. Plus swimming, evening entertainment, marketplace, red tent, film screenings, roundtable discussions on building herbal community and much more. Preconference workshops topics include: Herbs for Digestive Health, Herbal Pharmacy: Outside The Box, Recovering the Sacred, Arrow in Her Bow; Initiating the Next Step in Your Life’s Promise and Rhythm, African Dancing and

Tongue & Fingernail Analysis Free Lecture & Booksigning – 7-9pm. Dr. Tsu Tsair Chi, international expert in the Eastern medicine art of tongue and fingernail analysis will discuss how changes in your tongue and nails may indicate issues with digestion, heart disease, lung disease, thyroid conditions, hormonal imbalances blood sugar issues and more. Rozich Chiropractic, 8000 W 159th St, Orland Park. RSVP: 708-460-0011.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Tongue and Fingernail Analysis Consultations – 9am-5pm, by appt. Personal consultation with Dr. Tsu Tsair Chi, an international expert in the Eastern medicine art of tongue and fingernail analysis. $30. Rozich Chiropractic, 8000 W 159th St, Orland Park. Appt required: 708-460-0011.

As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round. ~Ben Hogan natural awakenings

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savethedate FRIDAY, JUNE 17 The Energy Fair: Clean Energy & Sustainable Living – June 17-19. 9am10pm, Fri & Sat; 9am-4pm, Sun. The Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s annual Energy Fair, featuring over 250 workshops/ demos, 200 exhibitors, a clean transportation show, keynotes, music from PHOX, great food, local beer, and more. Learn, connect, and take action. $15/day; $35/weekend; free for volunteers and MREA Members; reduced ticket prices before June 5. 7558 Deer Rd, Custer, WI. More info: 715-592-6595. TheEnergyFair.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24 Bhakti Fest Midwest – June 24-26. A yoga and music retreat, with dance, sacred music featuring international yoga teachers, kirtan and devotional music performers and workshops. Midwest Conference Center, 401 W Lake St, Northlake.

Midwest.BhaktiFest.com.

Resonate: Yoga & Business Retreat – June 24-26.

10am-9pm. Transform yourself, shape the future.

Presented by SatnaamSummit.com. Features 3 days of transformative yoga, life changing spirituality, and business innovation with industry leaders and conscious companies gathered together, cocreating a truly impactful experience that is multidimensional, multi-disciplinary, and multi-faceted in a peaceful, serene setting in the heart of the Midwest. $200. Stonehouse Farm, 3719 Suydam Rd, Earlville. 773-701-3372. Stonehouse.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 23 Madison Free to Breathe Yoga Challenge – 8am. Challenge yourself in this all-day, outdoor, one-of-a-kind team yoga experience and raise funds to help change the future of lung cancer. Teams of up to 8 members will participate in up to 8 hrs of varied-intensity, instructor-led yoga. A variety of wellness experiences and other activities will round out a full day of yoga, community and fun, all to help double lung cancer survival. $50/person (fundraising minimums apply). Lake Farm Park, Madison, WI. FreeToBreathe.org/MadisonYoga.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Body Mind Spirit Expo – Aug 20 & 21.

10am-7pm, Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Peruse more than 100 intriguing exhibitors offering the latest in natural health, personal growth and metaphysics. $14. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.

541-482-3722 x 1. bmse.net.

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

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

daily all month 10% Off IMT and Ayurveda for New Clients – Thru May. Discover unexpected ways to rejuvenate body and soul. Indulge in IMT’s hands-on energy work, which “maps” how emotions and past or traumas can affect the physical body. Or, consider a consultation to learn about Ayurveda, an ancient Indian practice which incorporates massage, oils, spices, and exercise to restore vitality to the mind, body, and spirit. re:fit, 901 Waukegan Rd, Glenview.

For more info & appt: 847-657-0881. ReFitInc.com. $50 Manicure/Pedicure with Vanilla Plum Feet Treatment and Reflexology – Thru May. Get your fingers and toes soaked, nails files, and cuticles trimmed. Hands and feet are exfoliated and hydrated to nourish with Vanilla Plum Feet Treatment. Also receive a reflexology massage. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130.

Antalee.com.

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

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

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

Ganesha Yoga Enrolling: Fall Teacher Training Session – Ganesha Yoga will be offering a 200-hr yoga teacher training course beginning Aug 19. 2054 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago. For more info: 773-904-7870 or GaneshaYogaChicago.com.

$54.99 Swedish Massage (Add $10 for Deep Tissue) – Thru May. The classic form of full-body soft tissue massage, relaxes the body, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, enhances range of motion, eases muscle aches and tension. Excellent for first-time clients. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130.

Antalee.com.

Heal Chronic UTIs – End the UTI cycle for good and enjoy a more vibrant life. The UTI Soulution is a 4-session holistic healing program that unlocks stagnant emotional energy and helps you discover your body’s personal health blueprint. Schedule your free 20-min consultation today. Meryl Feldman, Mind-body Coach: 773-787-9900.

BlossomWithinCoaching.com.

$79.99 90-Minute Swedish Massage (Add $10 for Deep Tissue) – Thru May. This whole-body, softtissue massage enhances range of motion, increases blood circulation, eases muscle aches and tension, ultimately calming the nervous system, and reducing stress. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com.

Membership Discount at Body & Brain Yoga – Thru May. 7am-9pm. In honor of Mother’s Day all new memberships will be 20% off when you join in May. Body & Brain Yoga, 1947 Cherry Ln, Northbrook. 847-562-9642. BodyNBrain.com/Northbrook.

$79.99 Anti-Aging Ultrasonic Facial – Thru May. Try this mixture of anti-aging facial with the ultrasonic machine that will leave your skin looker younger than ever. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130.

Antalee.com. $129.99 Aromatherapy Massage & Eminence Organic Facial – Thru May. The most effective form of aromatherapy combines the nurturing power of touch with the great penetrating force of carefully chosen pure essential oils to produce the profound sense of relaxation. An Eminence Organic Facial offers deep exfoliation, hydration, and extractions, using all natural and organic ingredients. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview.

847-486-1130. Antalee.com.

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

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

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

LyndaDresher.com.

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

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

UnityNorthwest.org.

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

Weekly local radio show focused on gardening and the environment, with lots of humor to wake us up on a Sunday. Author and garden guru Mike Nowak hosts a variety of guests and weatherman Rick DiMaio in live show, also available in Podcast on Mikenowak.net. QUe4RADIO, AM1680 and streaming live on Que4.org.

Celebration Service – 10am. A dynamic, conscious community rooted in universal spiritual principles.

Music, inspiring message and a loving community.

Childcare provided for birth-4; youth programming for 5-18. Awaken your inherent power and purpose through unconditional love, creativity and conscious community. Bodhi Spiritual Center, Vittum Theater, 1012 N Noble St, Chicago. 773-248-5683.

BodhiSpiritualCenter.org.

Abundant Life Spiritual Center Sunday Service – 10-11:10am. Imagine living your life fearlessly and powerfully, true to yourself in your work and relationships. You are the creator of your wonderful life; no longer a victim of circumstances like time, finances, a diagnosis or anything else. That is what we are about. Free. Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, Deerfield. 847-337-3866. AbundantLifeUnity.org.

Logan Square Farmers’ Market – May 15Oct 30. 10am-3pm. Food, music, entertainment, socializing, fun. Held on Logan Blvd from Milwaukee Ave to Whipple St, Chicago.

LoganSquareFarmersMarket.org.

Psychic Sundays – 10am-3pm. Will reveal past, present and future. Receive accurate and dependable insight. Find solutions to life’s challenges. $20/20min psychic reading. Call for appointment; walk-ins welcome. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. 847-564-6159.

Out Chicago Radio Program – 11am-1pm. The only local and live LGBT radio show in the Chicago Metro Area. Out Chicago is an outstanding new show about LGBT life, current events and civil rights hosted by Scott Duff, a Chicago-based actor, comedian, theatre educator and activist. On WCPTAM 820, WCPT-FM 92.7 (North), WCPY-FM 92.5 (West), and WCPQ-FM 99.9 (South). Call-in: 773-763-WCPT. ChicagosProgressiveTalk.com.

Ecstatic Dance – 1-3pm. Gather in our sacred space, set intention, move, dance, sweat, let go, energize. It’s a fun free-form workout meditation. $15 or class pass.

Heaven Meets Earth Yoga, 2746 Central St, Evanston.

847-475-1500. HeavenMeetsEarthYoga.com.

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

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

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

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

NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

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

Save $10. Nutritional Health Solutions, 480 Elm Pl, Ste 108, Highland Park. 847-207-2034.

DigestiveHealthSolutions.com.

Salt Relaxation Room – 11:30am-7pm. Himalayan salt used in our salt room is mineral rich, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antimicrobial, providing an environment where sitting and breathing delivers multiple benefits to the health of your respiratory system, skin and emotional well-being. $10. SoWell/Solay, 4819 Main St, Skokie. Appt required: 847-676-5571. SolayWellness.com.

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

NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

Plant Clinic Hours – 2-4pm. Held year round. Gardening or house plant questions? Our horticulturist can help. Bring in photos or a sample of your plant for identification or disease diagnostics. Complimentary houseplant potting service available, for a suggested donation. You provide the plant and pot and we provide the soil and expertise. Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St, Oak Park. 708-725-2400. pdop.org.

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

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

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

BeOptimal.com.

Reiki Session in Salt Relaxation Room – 4-7pm.

Reiki is a gentle, energy balancing system that induces a state of peace and joy. Reiki mainly focuses on the subtler levels of being, emotional and spiritual aspects, but can bring deep healing and balancing to the physical body. $25. SoWell/Solay, 4819 Main St, Skokie. Appt required: 847-676-5571.

SolayWellness.com.

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

Motherella.com.

Blessings at Flowering Heart Center – 7:30-9pm.

Gather in spiritual community and experience peace, freedom and causeless joy through the energy of the Golden Orb Deeksha. Donation. Flowering Heart Center, 4440 Lee Ave, Downers Grove. 630-222-3227.

FloweringHeartCenter.org.

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

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

ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Wise Woman Gathering – 7-8:30pm. Strengthening intuitive wisdom, authentic greatness, personal empowerment and self-esteem in a supportive, natural environment. The Dance B u i l d i n g , 1 3 3 0 We b f o r d , D e s P l a i n e s .

847-258-7225. wwwwomenswisdom@aol.com.

WomensWisdom.org.

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

WholeHealthPrograms.com.

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

847-564-6159.

Happy Hour Free Acupuncture – 11am-12pm.

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

The best doctor is in your body. Get well naturally. Free. Deerfield Community Acupuncture, 405 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 211, Deerfield. 847-845-4090.

DeerfieldCommunityAcupuncture.com.

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

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

NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

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

Midweek Grace – 7-8pm. Experience community spiritual practice to support calm, peace and purpose throughout your week. Bodhi Spiritual Center, 1356 W Augusta Blvd, Chicago. 773-248-5683.

BodhiSpiritualCenter.org.

Living well is the best revenge.

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

AstrologicalDetails.com.

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

Lin Ewing: 847-609-0034. AstrologicalDetails.com.

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

Cost includes hotel lodging in San Diego and meals.

This training is approved by Louise and authorized

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

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

800-433-8641.

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

health products GOT KNEE PAIN? BACK PAIN? SHOULDER PAIN? – Get a pain-relieving brace little or no cost to you. Medicare Patients call Health Hotline now!

1-800-589-0629.

help wanted ARE YOU HIRING IN 2016? – Your listing can be here. Call 847-858-3697 or submit online at Submit.

NAChicagoNorth.com/CHI/Magazine-Classifieds.

services COUNSELING – Individual, group, couples, and family counseling services to enhance your life.

FREE yoga and support groups! 331-240-0044.

MEDICAL INTUITIVE PHONE READINGS WITH DR. LARRY MARTIN – Regain Your Health where other healing methods have failed!

“Dr. Larry” has 35 years’ experience as a Medical Intuitive, Holistic Health Counselor, Naturopath, Nutritional Consultant and Retired Chiropractor.

888-490-5464. Support@NutraOrgana.com. NutraOrgana.com.

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Everyday Happiness: Inner Methods for WellBeing – 7-8:30pm. Drop-in to any class and enjoy a guided meditation, teaching and discussion. Discover how to drop the harmful minds of anger and irritation in Anger Solves Nothing, May 4 & 11. Become the architect of your own destiny with Understanding the Present, Creating The Future, May 18 & 25. Everyone welcome, no prior meditation experience necessary.

Also Thurs at Oak Park location. $10. Vajrayana Kadampa Buddhist Center, 2010 W Pierce St, Wicker Park, Chicago. MeditateInChicago.org.

Blessings at Flowering Heart Center – 7:309pm. Intimate setting to experience peace and freedom through the energy of the Oneness Blessing. Donation. Flowering Heart Center, 4440 Lee Ave, Downers Grove. 630-222-3227.

FloweringHeartCenter.org.

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

NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

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

BeOptimal.com.

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

Open Adjustment Fridays – 9am12pm. For existing patients, a 5-10-min private session at a reduced rate. Be Optimal Holistic Health Center, 1249 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. 847-486-8000.

BeOptimal.com.

Healing Friday with Archangel Raphael – 9am7pm. Receive a Saint Raphael Archangel reading providing answers guarding and healing in all areas of life love physical emotional and spiritual healing etc. $60/60 mins. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. 847-564-6159.

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

ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

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

NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

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

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

Mind/Body Wellness Class: Managing Stress, Creating Health, Encouraging Balance & Mindfulness – 1:15-2:30pm. With Archana Lal-Tabak, MD, and Jim Lal-Tabak. Learn about the mind-body connection and a variety of mindfulness exercises.

Experience natural stress reduction strategies and tools. Each class is self-contained and a new

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psycho-educational topic and mindfulness technique presented every week. $108/series of 4 classes, $30/ individual class. Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute, 1618 Orrington Ave, Ste 206, Evanston.

RSVP: 847-425-9355, laltabak@mac.com.

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

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

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

Evanston Farmers’ Market – May 7-Nov 5.

7:30am-1pm. 58 vendors: fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese, milk, eggs and bakery items. Reusable and biodegradable bags sold on site. LINK cards accepted, and the Friends of Evanston Farmers’ Markets offers matching funds. Intersection of University Pl & Oak Ave, Evanston. Info, Myra Gorman: 847-448-8045, MGorman@CityOfEvanston.org.

Homewood Farmers’ Market – May 28-Oct 8.

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

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

HomeSweetHomewood.com.

Nia Technique: The Original Barefoot MindBody-Spirit Fitness – 9:30-10:30am. Also Tues & Thurs. Nia tunes your mind as it tones your body.

A joyful way to get fit, with it you gain flexibility, mobility, and strength. Nia combines the unique selfexpression of dance arts, the precision and power of martial arts, and the comfort and ease of healing arts to achieve profound results for all bodies, all ages, all abilities. Bring a mat for floor work. Led

by Aliess Kime, Certified Nia Teacher. $14/drop-in; punch cards available. Raydiant Day Center, 1400 Greenleaf St, Evanston. RSVP: 847-869-6477.

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

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Nirvana Teacher Training – 11:30am-5:30pm.

Yearlong 200-hr teacher training. Also meets Fri evenings. Study with teachers that have 30 years’ experience of yoga. Learning all you need to know to be the teacher that can change people’s lives. $1,800. Nirvana Yoga Studio, 232 E Main St, Barrington. 847-277-1333.

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

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

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

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

1500 Shermer Rd, Ste LL29, Northbrook 60062 847-715-9044 Nirvana.Naturopathics@gmail.com NirvanaNaturopathics.com Trained in both Western and Oriental Medicine, I use acupuncture and a dietary approach along with herbal remedies to resolve musculoskeletal pain, internal medicine health issues, insomnia, anxiety and women’s health. Schedule your initial appointment on NirvanaNaturopathics.com to find out if acupuncture can help you. Get a healthier and alternative approach to your chronic health conditions. See ad on page 15.

adhd/autistic spectrum treatment Gnosis Natural Health

Claire Boye-Doe, MS Nutrition Response TestingTM 5756 N Ridge Ave, Ste 3, Chicago 60660 773-561-5516 • GnosisNaturalHealth.com We treat ADD/ADHD with whole food nutrition. A customized program is created using Nutrition Response Testing which highlights the body’s innate ability to know what it needs. Significantly reduce anxiety, picky eating, emotional instability and learning/focus difficulties. Busy parents with challenging children are our specialty. Mention ad for 50% off Full Health Assessment (Regular price: $150).

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bodywork 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.

aging mindfully CANTOR LYNDA DRESHER Highwood 60040 847-373-7456 Cantor@Har-Shalom.com LyndaDresher.com

Are you living a joyful and purposeful life? Or, are you feeling sad and worried as you approach your retirement years. Discover how you can turn aging into saging. Learn how to live with loss, change and death, cultivate wisdom and leave a legacy. Join a Wise Aging group today. All faiths are welcome.

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

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

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ZEN SHIATSU CHICAGO

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

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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.

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Intuitive Resources 650 Meacham, Elk Grove 60007 Call or text: 847-564-6159 Over 17 years experience in mastering the art of Angel healing and readings. Call or text today and receive angelic answers and guidance.

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Evanston 60201 847-644-8540 DrMarny@gmail.com DrMarny.com

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

Whispers of Love

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

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chiropractic DR. ANDREA BLAKE, DC

2904 N Ashland Ave, Chicago 60657 312-248-7114 Dr.Andrea.Blake@TheJoint.com Dr. Andrea Blake received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Newberry College in Newberry, S.C. in 1997 and her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Sherman Chiropractic College in 2000. Her calling and her passion is helping others find healing and restoration through the healing power of the chiropractic adjustment. See ad on page 33.

DR. THOMAS GALLI, DC

6067 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago 60659 312-883-9037 Dr.Tom.Galli@TheJoint.com Dr. Thomas Galli grew up in Basel, Switzerland. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Basel Medical School and graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in 1993. He is a member of the Illinois Chiropractic Society (ICS) and certified in Manipulation under Anesthesia (MUA). See ad on page 33.

CENTERED COACHING

Dr. Robbie Maller Hartman, PhD, PCC 847-831-5660 CenteredCoaching.com Professional certified life coach and licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience in health and wellness. Specializing in emotional eating issues, non-dieting weight loss, healthy lifestyle coaching, mindfulness meditation training, and stress management. Mentored by bestselling author Geneen Roth, as seen on Oprah.

Call for a complimentary phone consultation.

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

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

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

DR. TOM SPERRY, DC

1319 Golf Rd, Rolling Meadows 60008 847-243-6679 Dr.Tom.Sperry@TheJoint.com Dr. Tom Sperry received a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Aurora University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and his Doctor of Chiropractic from National University of Health Sciences in 1985. Dr. Sperry is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician and is Board eligible in Chiropractic Orthopedics. See ad on page 33.

DR. JILLIAN WASSON, DC

2000 N Clybourn, Chicago 60614 773-570-2809 Dr.Jillian.Wasson@TheJoint.com Dr. Jillian Wasson grew up in New Middletown, Ohio. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Toledo in 2007 and graduated from National University of Health Sciences in 2011. She is excited to provide quality chiropractic care to her patients in Lincoln Park. See ad on page 33.

coaching & counseling David Scott Bartky

Certified Law of Attraction Life Coach “Phone Coaching At Its Best” 973-444-7301 LifeCoachDavid.com

colon hydrotherapy Wendy Beyer

Chicago Colon Hydrotherapy 837 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago 773-878-8800 WendyColonHydrotherapy.com A colon hydrotherapist for over 20 years, Wendy Beyer has helped thousands heal their digestive issues. Incorporating her particular blend of nurturing safety and down-to-earth humor along with her vast knowledge of anatomy, nutrition and detoxification. She will help customize a plan to get things moving in a relaxing art-filled setting.

compounding pharmacy SAVE-RITE PHARMACY & COMPOUNDING

Jim Kolar, Rph 3479 N Broadway, Chicago 60657 773-525-0766 • SaveRitePharmacy.com Save-Rite is your locally owned compounding specialist in Lakeview. Besides dispensing traditional medication, we work closely with your doctor to customize medications for pediatric care, sports medicine, pain management, veterinary needs and a wide range of hormone replacement therapies (BHRT). We also offer a variety of medical equipment and daily living supplies so that you’ll always enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Free delivery to Lakeview and surrounding areas. See ad on page 39.

The Law of Attraction is always operating in your life. Are you using it to attract what you want? I will teach you processes and techniques so you’ll not only start to attract what you want (a relationship, more money, more clients, etc.), you’ll also become more excited about life.

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crystal healing ROSLEY’S ROCKS AND GEMS

4344 N Western Ave, Chicago 60618 773-561-7200 • CrystalMaster.com Join us at our new location, The Center, where we offer the widest selection of chakra healing stones, rough crystals, collectors’ pieces and specialty items. Come meditate in the crystal skull room, relax and heal on our new Amethyst Biomat™, and see our skilled and professional readers and healers.

digestive health specialist Reneé S. Barasch, LDHS

480 Elm Place, Ste 108, Highland Park 60035 847-207-2034 • DigestiveHealthSolutions.com Digestive problems? Acid Reflux/ GERD, IBS, Crohn’s, colitis? Let us help you naturally achieve nutritional balance, feel better and enhance the quality of your life. Improve digestion while reducing discomfort and bloating so you can eat the foods you love again. Certified digestive health specialist/enzyme therapist. See ad on page 7.

EFT (emotional freedom techniques) TOM MASBAUM, EFTADVANCED

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

energetic family wellness DR. NICK KUENNEN, DC

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

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

energy work CANDACE

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

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

Offers a wide range of relaxing body balancing sessions daily.

Practitioners combine sight, sound, aroma and positive white light energy to enhance your joyful self-healing of desired results. Services include Reiki, Reflexology, Sound Immersion Sessions, Guided Manifestation Meditations, Chakra Balancing/Aligning/Clearing, Aura Assessment/ Protection/Repair, Shamanic Sessions, Vivaxis Cord Cutting Release, Aura Photography, Amethyst Tourmaline BioMat Sessions and more. Call for today’s offerings. Appointments recommended but walk-ins welcomed.

PHIL FLORCZAK, RM

South Loop and Streeterville (Chicago) 312-792-1672 ReikiNRGToday@gmail.com • ReikiNrg.com

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Young Living oils and supplements with natural plant extracts can support women’s health throughout the various phases of life; providing temporary relief from cramps, nausea, hot flashes and emotional swings. For daily challenges, consider lavender or Stress Away to relieve daily stress, encourage relaxation and reduce nervous tension. Enjoy life naturally. See ad on page 27.

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

NORTH SHORE PATIENT ADVOCATES

Offers monthly Psychic Holistic Fairs on the 2nd full weekend each month. The majority of our gifted practitioners have been recognized on TV, radio, podcasts, magazines and/or books for their work. First come, first served basis, starting Sat/Sun at 11am.

Doors open 9am for retail purchase and waitlist.

Event kicks off on Sat with Psychic “You” class, 10 am (registration required; $25). Sunday starts with The Goddess Within class, 10 am (registration required; $25). The rest of 2016 Fairs include: May 14-15, June 11-12.

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Teri Dreher, RN, CCRN, iRNPA 847-612-6684 NorthShoreRN.com

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INTUITIVE RESOURCES

Come to the monthly fair and experience gifted and talented psychics and healers, including readings by Candace and Sophia. Choose from psychic, palm and tarot readings, crystal therapy, energy healings, smudge clearing, sage cleansing and more.

Find solutions to life’s challenges. Call for appointment; walk-ins welcome.

Allison Lutze MyDoterra.com/AllisonLutze

I understand that heating, cooling, energy efficiency and commuting distance are important to your home buying and remodeling decisions. As a NAR Green Broker, I’ll help you find the dream home that meets your sustainable lifestyle. Working together, we’ll locate the best resources to make green improvements and sustainable renovations.

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Feeling stressed, unfocused, out of alignment? Neck tightness, eye pressure, or just plain procrastinating? As a certified and insured Reiki Master. I have helped numerous patients with chronic health issues get their life back. Reiki is great for pre/ post surgery to help speed the healing process. $20 off first 60-min appointment.

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Baird & Warner Green Broker 847-212-5214 Katie.Hauser@BairdWarner.com

Laurie Pawli, Certified Feng Shui Consultant

The Feng Shui School of Chicago LauriePawli@gmail.com CreateTheFeeling.com TheFengShuiSchoolOfChicago.com

You can now learn feng shui in the Chicago area. The Feng Shui School of Chicago is recognized as a Gold Level School, the highest standard established by the International Feng Shui Guild. We teach basic “Feng Shui in a Day” classes, as well as a comprehensive 77-hour “Certified Feng Shui Consultant Training Program”. A “layering” approach is taught using Form, Best Personal Direction, and Front Door Bagua placement. Laurie is a student of Grand Master Professor Lin Yun, Katherine Metz and Denise Linn.

2400 Ravine Way, Suite 400, Glenview 60025 847-998-5100 • GlenviewSmiles.com Stay healthy with a whole-body, preventative care approach. We use non-fluoridated ozonated water, periodontal herbal treatments, and gluten-free herbal paste. Restorative options include: safe amalgam removal, BPA-free fillings and sealants, non-metal crowns and bridges, sleep apnea and TMJ appliances, and non-acrylic night guards, partials and dentures. Our conservative approach includes: digital X-rays and intraoral camera, nonsurgical gum therapies including laser and ozone, and herbal irrigation. Material reactivity testing, saliva pH and microscopic plaque analysis are available. Our natural approach includes dental homeopathy, craniosacral therapy, and nutritional counseling. Dental discount plan available and PPO insurance plans accepted. See ad on page 33.

Call us at 847-858-3697 for more information.

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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

holistic eye care EVANSTON EYE WELLNESS Deana LaBrosse, OD 716 Main St, Evanston 60202 847-350-7952 EvanstonEyeWellness.com

State-of-the-art holistic methods of dental care in a relaxed environment. Having extensive knowledge of the correlation between oral and overall health, Dr Boehm offers bio-friendly materials compatible with your body. Services include mercury-free fillings and crowns or bridges, safe mercury removal, fluoride-free office, electrodermal screening, homeopathy, cranial osteopathy, orthodontics and jaw orthopedics, laser treatment of gum disease and ozone therapy.

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

MIDWEST INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY

Amy Andrews

11952 Oak Creek Pkwy, Huntley 60142 847-659-8500 • MidwestDentistry.com

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

Dr. Andie T. Pearson

Gaiamed Dental 929 Ridge Rd, Wilmette 847-977-1655 HolisticDentalChicago.com Holistic dentistry involves an awareness of care that relates to the entire person. Gaiamed is a full-service practice using the most biocompatible dental options. Our services range from nonsurgical gum care to mercury-and-PBA-free restorations, crowns, bridges, partial and full dentures, children’s dentistry, braces, implants, dental homeopathy, and craniosacral therapy. See ad on page 9.

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

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

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

847-361-6259 • Helen.G@att.net HelenGitlevich.AccessConsciousness.com CreatingAbundanceWithEase.com How would you like to have a different future? Being a Certified Relationship coach and facilitator as well as Access Consciousness Facilitator and Akashic Records teacher and consultant I use all the tools to empower you to heal and release blocks and limitations that seem to limit your joy, money and/or relationships. See ad on page 31.

TOM MASBAUM, EFT-ADVANCED

708-955-3634 EFTWithTom@gmail.com EFT-Tom.com EFT, Emotional Freedom Techniques, is a gentle, simple yet very successful process for releasing emotional and many physical symptoms.

Every session, mostly on the phone, has a guarantee of success. It is that wonderful. Over 6,000 individual sessions and hundreds of classes over the last 11 years. Tom Masbaum, EFT Advanced, is the Founder of EFT With A Guarantee™.

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

At re:fit, we believe that the body and mind interact to create health or “disease.” We address both the underlying causes of pain and the body’s potential for healing. We offer many techniques for treatment and encourage the client to engage in their process of healing by combining physical therapy, IMT and exercise. Feel the difference! See ad on page 19.

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

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

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6137 N Elston Ave, Chicago 60646 773-631-5001 DrEuniceDeane.com Dr. Deane is a premier holistic chiropractic physician who offers total body solutions to chronic health and pain challenges. She treats all three sides of the triangle of health­—structure, chemical and emotions— to resolve problems at the root cause. If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, and want to flip the switch from pain and chronic illness, Dr. Deane can help. Call for appointment. See ad on page 4.

Dr. Jerry P. Gore, MD

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

He obtained his MD from the University of Illinois School of Medicine and his post-graduate work at Northwestern Institute of Psychiatry. He has over 30 years of experience blending nutrition, supplements, homeopathy, psychotherapy and collaborating with other practitioners at the center to offer a truly holistic medicine practice. See ad on page 39.

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DR. NICK LeROY, DC, MS

IL Center for Progressive Medicine 1002 W Lake St, Chicago 60607 312-243-3338 • DrNick.net Dr. LeRoy has 20 years of experience in collaborating with his patients to determine why they are not well. He specializes in investigative work that includes a detailed discussion, examination and laboratory testing, then creates an integrative treatment plan that often includes diet and nutrition changes, acupuncture, chiropractic and other lifestyle modifications. Dr. LeRoy is best known for breast thermography, HPV treatment and GI problems. See ad on page 35.

DR. KIM MARTIN, DC, FASA, BCIM

North Shore Health Solutions LTD 1446 Techny Rd, Northbrook 60062 847-715-9060 • NorthShoreHealthSolutions.com Dr. Kim Martin, DC, FASA, BCIM, CFMP, is a certified gluten-free practitioner in Northbrook. She specializes in “Solving the Mystery of Your Chronic Condition” using Functional Medicine, blood work, stool samples and saliva. See ad on page 11.

Mind Body Healing Center

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

We treat both the emotional and physical aspects of your health and specialize in depression, anxiety, digestive disorders and pain management. We provide diagnostic testing such as Biomeridian screening and apply natural interventions such as psychotherapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, physical therapy, nutrition, massage and energy work. Insurance accepted. Available evening and weekends.

NORTH SHORE HOLISTIC HEALTH, LLC

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

Angela provides a blend of Eastern & Western Medicine, offering care for urgent needs such as coughs, colds and minor injuries. Her Prepare For Surgery/Heal Faster program is incredibly helpful and works for chemo and chronic pain, too. She teaches Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) & Mindfulness meditation, also Healing Energy Work. Truly Mind, Body & Spirit Care.

Dr. Kevin J. Regan, DC, DABCA 118 N Clinton, Ste 103, Chicago 60661 312-876-1600 • DrKevin.com

Do you have pain or inflammation that won’t go away? Is stress making you ill? Therapeutic treatment with the Magnesphere© will balance out and energize you through a total body immersion into a bio-magnetic field. The Magnesphere© provides deep relaxation and stress relief through a combination of science and holistic intervention.

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

Monica Yearwood

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

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

DR. ERIC NAGAJ, MD

Advanced Arlington Medical Center 333 W Dundee Rd, Buffalo Grove 60089 847-243-0355 PainReliefMasters.com

LIFEWAVE INSTITUTE, LLC

Dr. Andrew Serlin, DC 3113 Dundee Rd, Northbrook 60062 224-723-5693 • LifeWaveInstitute.com Pro athletes heal quickly with aquatic therapy and so can you at one of the only facilities in Chicagoland with a warm water pool featuring an underwater treadmill. LifeWave Institute combines chiropractic, massage, aquatic and land-based rehab with practices of T’ai Chi Ch’uan, Chi Kung and acupuncture to deliver comfortable and effective muscular and joint pain relief.

Board-certified internist Dr. Eric Nagaj diagnoses using conventional medicine, and also treats acute and chronic illness using anthroposophical medicine and the least toxic yet effective treatment for the condition. Dr. Nagaj offers comprehensive medical evaluations, advanced nutritional testing and treatments with new lines of validated anthroposophic/homeopathic remedies, bio-identical hormones, and much more. See ad on page 31.

RABY INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE AT NORTHWESTERN

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

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

Michelle Goebel-Angel, LAc, MSOM, is board certified in Chinese Medicine and focuses on an anti-inflammatory lifestyle and functional medicine. Her passion and style reflect one that builds an open, trusting relationship with each patient. Acupuncture programs at the Raby Institute include detoxification, optimizing fertility and reducing stress, anxiety and chronic pain. Each program involves a unique approach and includes acupuncture, herbal medicine and nutritional and essential oil therapies. See ad on page 2.

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

I specialize in Internal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. My goal is to help people in good health maintain their well-being, while assisting those with health problems to feel better and move to a more positive path. I manage general internal medicine issues as well as treat appropriate patients with Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, a hands-on method of healing. See ad on page 39.

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integrative psychotherapy David H. Johnson, LCSW

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

Call for free initial consultation.

ELLEN KATZ, MS, LMFT

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

intuitive consultation HEATHER FAUN BASL

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

MICHELE HEATHER

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

Michele is also psychic and a Reiki Master Teacher.

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intuitive health & success advisor INTERIORWERX WITH SUSAN CURRY

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

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

Full-service bookstore, Cayce remedies, spiritual growth study groups, monthly programs, workshops and holistic fairs, intuitive skills development training, knowledgeable seekers, intuitives, healers and more. Call for hours. See ad on page 13.

INFINITY FOUNDATION

1282 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park 60035 847-831-8828 • InfinityFoundation.org Offering more than 200 Courses for Life in personal, professional and spiritual growth and development. Infinity Annual Gala May 13 includes dinner, practitioner fair and Keynote by Panache Desai. May 14, daylong workshop with Panache Deasi, Living a Limitless Life. CEUs available.

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

Kim Spelman

847-361-1616 Facebook: @KimSpelman Benefits of a simple walk on the land are astounding. Enjoy low-impact guided physical, mental and spiritual activity that begins our recovery from the day’s stressors and reconnects us to what we are – LIFE. Whether you’re in the dumps or on top of your game, walking in nature makes everything better. City, suburbs, inside or outside.

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

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

When your body is in an imbalanced state, your health is compromised. Dr. Alla Arutcheva’s Full Body Check Up is a non-invasive, highly reliable test that can provide you with a snapshot of your current state of health. She can also identify which supplements your body needs for optimal healing benefits. See ad on page 35.

naturopathic doctors Alison Egeland, ND Schaumburg 847-895-8180 SkyBalanceMedSpa.com

Dr. Alison is a Naturopathic Doctor with additional training in Functional Medicine. Considering each individual’s unique combination of genetics, lifestyle, environmental exposures, to uncover and treat underlying imbalances that lead to complex, chronic conditions such as GI disorders, chronic fatigue, autoimmune issues, thyroid and adrenal imbalances, metabolic disorders, chemical sensitivity and hormone imbalances.

ReAwakenings Holistic Center

4256 N Ravenswood Ave, Ste 220 Chicago 60618 773-817-0923 • ReAwakeningsCenter.com ReAwakenings Center is about ReAwakening the healing process for the body, mind and spirit. We offer several ways of doing that. In our services, workshops, retreat weekends, and gatherings we ignite not only healing but connection, knowledge, understanding, and educating to be able enhance the betterment of one self. To grow, to enlighten and to connect.

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nutrition Eating with Ease

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

ENHANCE NUTRITION, LLC

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

Ready to feel better? Call me today to schedule a consultation. See ad on page 25.

Dr. Kristen HaLLAND, DC

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

Our wellness clinic averages only a 5-minute wait time before you’re getting natural, safe, and effective treatment with the Doctor. Dr. Kristen specializes in acupuncture, lowforce chiropractic care and food intolerance testing, and uses unique diagnostic tests to uncover the real cause of your health concern. Located at the corner of Higgins and Barrington roads. See ad on page 20.

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

We offer a safe and cost-effective alternative to conventional mattresses, in a low-pressure, relaxing sales environment. Full selection of only allnatural and organic latex mattresses, pillows and accessories, including Natura and Savvy Rest. Locally owned and operated since 1983. See ad on page 19.

organic spa Solay Wellness / So WELL 4819 Main, Skokie 847-676-5571 SolayWellness.com

So Well is your unique destination for wellness in Skokie. Enjoy our Salt Relaxation Room, $15/session; Infrared Salt Sauna, $15/session or Heated Massage Beds, $15/ session. While you’re here, discover over 300+ artisan-crafted, organic and fair trade Salt crystal lamps, bath & beauty, healthy gourmet, natural home products and more to continue your wellness journey. To learn more or order securely, call or visit website.

CANDACE

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

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

650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove 60007 Call or text: 847-564-6159 Inspire joy and love in your life. Find answers to your challenges with the help of Candace’s psychic intuition. Specializing in chakra balancing, spiritual cleansing, past life regression and tarot/angel cards. More than 22 years experience. Call or text for appointments.

Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa

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

CANDACE

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

With over 22 years experience, Candace works with you to gain a conscious awareness of how your past lives and relationships affect who you are today. Call or text for appointments.

preventive medicine

Offers a unique range of intuitive services daily in themed private rooms discretely located within retail boutique.

Practitioners offer uplifting sessions designed to provide positive forward growth and synergy of your mind, body, spirit and soul. Offerings include Channeled Medium Sessions, Akashic Records, Problem Resolutions Sessions, Aura Readings, Aura Imaging Photography, Oracle and Tarot Card Readings, Divinely Guided Paintings, Numerology and more. Call for today’s offerings. Appointments recommended but walk-ins welcomed.

DR. LYNNE BELSKY

Living Well MD 806 Central Ave, Ste 204 Highland Park 60035 847-433-2013 LivingWellMD.com

Psychic & Astrology Readings

Look for the Little Purple House 20406 Rand Rd, Kildeer 60074 Call or text: 847-764-2700

Care for body, mind, and spirit with personalized, integrative medical care. Concierge physician dedicated to helping you stay healthy, prevent disease, and feel your best. See ad on page 45.

Psychic, clairvoyant and medium will answer any and all questions providing you with insight regarding relationships, career, family, etc.

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Psychic & medium Astrology & Psychic Readings by Sarah

Bodhi Spiritual Center

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

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

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THE ART OF BALANCE Align with Natural Health Minded Customers

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

CAROL O. WEINBERG, LCSW 847-924-0966

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

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

This oasis of self-care combined with a unique retail boutique, located in historic downtown Crystal Lake, offers comprehensive selection of spiritual & metaphysical supplies, yoga & meditation essentials, extensive crystal & rock specimens, 50+ local artists’ creations, jewelry, chakra balancing products, vintage jewelry & artifacts, essential oils and vast selection of natural products. Intuitive readings and Body Balancing sessions offered daily in private themed rooms. Call for today’s offerings. Monthly Psychic Holistic Fair, private parties and classes too. Appointments recommended but walk-ins welcomed.

INTUITIVE RESOURCES

650 Meacham, Elk Grove 60007 Call or text: 847-564-6159

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Intuitive Resources is a spiritual boutique conveniently located in the northwest suburbs. Our large selection of services includes Reiki, chakra therapy (cleansing and balancing), Tarot card and intuitive readings, past life regression, etc. Our shop offers a large variety of spiritual gifts to choose from: candles, crystals, books, jewelry, sage/incense and much more. Open Monday through Friday from 11am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm.

Are grief and worry taking over your life? I can help you find calm and balance again. As an experienced therapist with a Buddhist philosophy, we’ll use dreamwork and spirituality to help with difficult emotions, anxiety, depression, relationships and challenges on life’s journey. Safe, caring, compassionate environment. Blue Cross HMO and PPO accepted. Now Accepting Medicare.

sporting goods NEW BALANCE NORTH SHORE

610 Central Ave, Ste 169, Highland Park 60035 847-266-8323 ShopNewShoes.com Fitting you in the correct type of shoe for your activity, and in the proper size and width for your feet, is our number one objective. When shoes fit well and your feet are comfortable, your whole body feels better and you can perform at your optimum level throughout the entire day. Largest selection of New Balance footwear and apparel in the Chicago area, with extensive inventory of sizes and widths from 2A-6E. Friendly staff is experienced in helping to resolve or relieve many common foot ailments such as plantar fasciitis, bunions, morton’s neuroma, hammer toe and arch pain. Locally owned and operated since 1995. See ad on page 15.

worship ABUNDANT LIFE SPIRITUAL CENTER

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

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